KABANATA 11: Honeymoon

SLOAN

I slowly opened my eyes when I felt a little cold that I thought was coming from the air conditioner. I sat down on the bed. With one eye closed, I looked around at the place where I was now.

Bumungad sa akin ang modern room na white and sky blue ang pintura. There are indoor plants and aesthetic furniture that are properly placed in the room. There are also minimalist paintings hanging on the wall.

Where am I?

Malinaw kong naalala kung ano’ng nangyari kagabi. I was kidnapped!

Suot ko pa rin ang damit ko kahapon. I tried to look for my handbag, but it’s nowhere to be found! I need to call Dominic and tell him what happened!

I combed my hair with my fingers out of frustration and then got off the bed. Tumingin ako sa digital clock na nakapatong sa putting bedside table. It’s already 8:04 AM.

Maglalakad na sana ako papunta sa pinto para lumabas ngunit hindi ko na natuloy nang bumukas iyon. Nanlaki ang mata ko nang makita ko kung sino ang niluwa no’n.

“D-Dominic?” I muttered in dis