Hors d'oeuvres and wine are being served while a soft instrumental music is playing in the background. He didn't expect to see Tres in here. Ang unang pumasok sa isip niya ay baka nagmamanman ito sa kanila ni Georgina nang gabing 'yon, pero nang makita niya ang burda sa coat nito ay alam niyang coincidence lang ang pagkikita nila. "Are you a legacy too?" Tumango si Tres. "Who's your father?"Ang ama nito ang una niyang naisip dahil pawang mga ama nila ni Kons ang naging kaibigan ni TJ. Tumigas ang anyo ni Tres. Halatang hindi nagustuhan ang tanong niya. "Beaulah Benitez. My mother is a Sparrow." Napansin siguro nito ang kaniyang pagkabigla. Ang buong akala niya ay puro lalaki ang kasapi. "Surprised? That makes two of us. I didn't know she was one until TJ told me." "Does she know you're here?" Nagkibit lang ito ng balikat. "Maybe. But I didn't see her here today, so I am not sure. TJ said she's inactive and has been working on some project. I really thought my mom was just an ordin
The traffic was terrible. Lucian couldn’t wait to go home at kung pwede lang maglakad na pauwi ay ginawa na niya. Kons was driving this time at sinadya niyang huwag ipaalam ang pag-uwi niya kay Georgina. He is holding his cellphone at nangangati na ang kamay niyang tawagan ito.“Why don’t you just call her? Baka madurog ang cellphone sa higpit ng kapit mo.”“I want to surprise her.”Tumawa si Kons. “Surprise her, o gusto mo lang isalba ang buhay mo?”“Oh, and you really think we are not on the same boat?” Umasim ang mukha ni Kons at hindi na kumontra pa. When he finally got home, kaagad s’yang bumaba ng sasakyan para hanapin si Georgina pero hindi niya ito nakita. Nandito ang sasakyan, pero wala ito kahit si Vanessa. Nagsimula na ang pagkabog ng dibdib niya. “They’re not—“ Naputol ang sasabihin niya kay Kons nang makita ang paghimpil ng isang taxi. Bumaba roon ang dalawa ni Vanessa. They were eating ice cream at kaagad s'yang pinagpawisan ng malamig. He missed Georgina terribly. "Yo
They were supposed to celebrate their wedding anniversary tomorrow. And what better way to celebrate than renew their vows. Sid was kind enough to help him speed up the process. Malawak ang connection nito and it is exactly what he needed. Sa bahay ni Judge Relon gaganapin ang renewal of vows nila. He's wearing a gray suit while Georgina looked stunning with an off-shoulder white dress made of silk. It has a sweetheart neckline that looked perfect for the occasion. Her messy bun was adorned with a white lily. Si Vanessa ang nag-ayos kay Georgina and the two have grown close as days went by. "Are you sure you want to repeat your vows again?" biro nito sa kaniya. He raised a brow. "You know you don't have to do this. We are still married and it will remain that way for the rest of our lives." Instead of answering her, he pulled Georgina closer to him and claimed her lips. When he cut the kiss, he said, "My life won't be complete without you." He caressed her cheek gently. Kons tapped
Two weeks passed since they've been back to the city. They bought a house at Albarracin at magkatabi lang ang bahay nila ni Kons. They ordered all the furniture online and didn't even look at the cost. His project in Pampanga is going well at next week ay finishing touches na lang ito. He will take Georgina with her dahil isang araw lang s'ya roon. She's been busy finishing off projects and taking on new ones. It's keeping her mind off the Vanguard Triad problem. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nagigising ang pinuno ng organisasyon pero buhay pa rin daw ito. "I'm getting groceries. Do you want to go with me or dito ka na lang?” tanong niya kay Georgina. Kanina pa ito nakaligo pero nakatutok ang mata sa laptop. Mukhang aburido at malapit nang mainis.“You need a break, baby. Mamaya mo na ituloy ‘yan. Ililibre kita ng mais con yelo.” Hinalikan niya sa leeg si Georgina nang makalapit sa kinaroroonan nito. Sumilay ang isang ngiti sa mga labi nito at bahagyang umungol. “Fine. I’m going w
Two days from now, they are flying to France. Georgina had no choice but to hack the system of the Vanguard Triad's main office in Normandy. She used to control it five years ago, and developed new systems to increase the security of the facility. She gave up the controls when she retired, and made an oath to never share nor touch it ever again— or she will pay for her life dearly. "There are two main controls in the facility. They used to have just one, but since I came— I created a backup just in case of an attack." She heaved a sigh. "I never thought I would be the one to launch an attack against them and bring their security down." Lucian rubbed her back. "You shouldn't feel guilty. You are doing this for us." She didn't say anything. "Is Anais staying at the main office?" Georgina nodded. "She lives there. That fortress has been with her family for generations. We have the best medical team. Everything we need is there." "And this Margot lives there too?" "Yes. I wouldn't be
Those who have a lot of regrets are paralyzed by their own fear. But Georgina lived her life to the fullest and her one regret, if she were to die today, would be that Elena hadn't passed away first. And it's what keeps her going, that and her hope for a family with Lucian and future children. "They are out, Phantom. I counted." "Copy that," sagot niya kay Nikita nang magsalita ito sa earpiece. She, like Krista and Camille, was outside the walls but can still see everything that's happening inside. She was fortunate to have met these women who became like family during her time as a gambit and in the years of retirement that followed, if anybody could call it that. "Can you see her?" "The woman is completely daft, I swear. She's hiding behind Hugo but I have a clear shot. You want me to take it?" "No. Just fire just above her head when I say go." "Copy." She laughed a little. "She looked like a fucking scared mouse right now." "Niki—" "Yeah?" "Don't miss." The last thing sh
"Daddy, wake up." Pilit na ibinubuka nito ang talukap ng kaniyang mga mata. He opened his eyes and found himself in a strange place. Wala s'yang maramdaman na sakit sa dibdib, but he remembered being shot on the chest. Moreover, there's a little girl with wavy hair with the same eyes, nose and lips as him. Ang naiba lang sa bata ay ang kilay— katulad ito ng kilay ni Georgina. The kid is wearing a white dress and her hair has a white ribbon to go with it. Nakasuot ito ng sandals na kulay puti rin. "You ruined Lola's plants." Ngumiwi ang bata at itinuro ang kinalalagyan niya. Maliwanag ang kapaligiran at maraming bulaklak. It looked like paradise. Kulang na lang ay makakita s’ya ng unicorn. “What are you doing here, Daddy?” “Luciana?" She smiled and nodded her head. Umupo s'ya at itinaas ang mga braso para yakapin ang bata. Pinagbigyan naman s'ya nito at pumaikot ang maliliit na braso sa may leeg niya. "Where are we?" Kumalas sa pagkakayakap ang bata at nagkibit balikat. "I live o
She left with the other gambits to deal with Maeva while Lucian's pals stayed with him. The sky was dark and foreboding, as if a thunderstorm was imminent. All their feelings against the fake who had posed as Margot Vanguard for so long were captured perfectly. Anais Vanguard decided to go nevertheless despite the terrible forecast. To find closure, she had to visit the gravesite of her real sister. A severe punishment is in order for the person who created problems with the Triad. The Lyon cemetery of Loyasse was where Georgina took them. It is among the region's most revered and historic burial grounds. Thousands of burials and tombs dating back to the early 19th century can be found inside. They had to walk a little ways from la Ficelle to get there. "Maeva Moreau. Forever in our hearts," said Anais. Ibinigay ni Georgina ang isang envelope na naglalaman ng DNA test results kay Anais. "I did not have time to exhume the body." "Dig," utos ni Anais sa mga kasama. Ipinasara ni Ana