Naglalayag sila ngayon papunta sa kabilang isla. From there, a helicopter will take them to Estefan’s private island. Kons had to go back to the city to get his place ready at Albarracin. Kapag maayos na sila ni Iris ay doon sila titira. But the way she reacted when she woke up was unexpected. He doesn’t understand what she was mad about. S’ya pa nga ang dapat mainis sa kanilang dalawa dahil hindi nito sinunod ang usapan nila. He didn’t have to resort to Plan B kung sumunod ito. Limited lang ang oras ng lahat para dukutin ito sa city hall kanina. Mabuti na lang at magagaling ang mga tao nila at nakaalis sila roon kaagad. It was as if Iris was never at the bathroom.His mind was preoccupied when he went back to the deck to join his friends.“So, how did it go?” tanong ni Lucian sa kaniya. Kasama nila si Ale at Estefan sa yate pati na ang asawa ng mga ito. Some of their men stayed in the area to keep watch. “She’s upset.”“Baka dahil hindi ka sumipot kagabi. You know when you make a p
They arrived at Saunigan Island and the choppers left immediately after dropping them off. Iris didn't speak a word and barely look at him. Somehow, he knew she wouldn't be rude to his friends kaya nang iwan niya ito bitbit ang gamit nila ay hindi s'ya nagdalawang isip. Georgina and P are pregnant kaya mabagal talaga ang lakad ng mga ito. It was Reina who kept the pace with Iris. Umupo ang apat na babae sa patio at kaagad itong dinalhan ni Manang ng malamig na inumin. Tamang tama ito para sa mainit na panahon. He was up in the balcony when the guys joined him. Ale handed him a cold beer. "Mukhang nagkakasundo naman ang mga babae. Iris is smiling, look." Itinuro ito ni Lucian. "She's mad at me because Rosanna told her I was just playing her." Uminom s'ya ng beer at ibinalik ang tingin kay Iris. "And she believed her?" tanong ni Lucian. "I think so. Otherwise, why would she get mad?""Did she at least ask you to confirm?" Tumango s'ya. "And what did you say?" Isang kibit balikat a
Mataas na ang araw nang magising s’ya. Ang akala niya ay wala na si Iris sa silid kapag nagmulat s'ya pero tulog na tulog pa rin ito sa kaniyang tabi. It was the first time they slept in. Noong una niya itong makatabi sa pagtulog ay maaga s’yang umalis. They didn't even had the chance to have coffee together.He was torn between getting up and staying in bed a little longer. Sa pagod ni Iris kahapon, hindi na ito nakapagpalit ng pajama. Gustuhin man niyang bihisan, baka lalo naman itong magalit sa kaniya kaya hinayaan na niya. “Salvo, huwag kang— hmm.” Nagulat s’ya nang magsalita ito kaya bumangon s'ya at umupo sa kama. Her eyes were closed. Mukhang nananaginip. He didn’t do anything and just listened. Kapag erotic ang panaginip ni Iris ay mapapaaga ang shower niya. But Iris sobbed, and when her tears fell, bigla s’yang nataranta. Baka binabangungot na ito. “Baby, wake up.” Marahan niyang tinapik ang braso nito. "Don't die. No!" Muntik pa itong mauntog sa kaniya nang biglang buman
She can’t believe Salvo would do that to her. Nang marinig niya ang mga yabag nito palayo ay saka lang s’ya nagmulat. He was no longer in the room at that point. Nakahinga s’ya ng maluwag. Dali-dali niyang ini-lock ang pinto, at kumuha ng bihisan bago nagpunta sa banyo para maligo.She dried her hair with a towel at isang simpleng cotton dress ang isinuot niya. The girls are asking her to play watch a movie and hangout. Kung hindi pa uminit ang araw kanina ay hindi sila aahon. Hindi na siya magtataka kung bukas ay sunog na ang balat niya. The whole place is incredible.Aaminin niya, masarap kasama sina Reina at ang tangkang pag-iwas ay hindi niya magawa. Mababait ang mga ito at masayahin. When she joined them at the entertainment room, ang tatlong babae lang ang naroon. Naupo s’ya sa isang bean bag. “Iris is here! Ate, bilisan mo na. Naiihi na rin ako.” P knocked on the bathroom door. Georgina answered with a muffled voice.“Upo ka na. I have popcorn and fruits. Kailangan pa rin ng
Nagising si Iris sa sunod-sunod na katok. Pagkatapos niyang maglibang sa tabing dagat kanina ay umakyat s'ya sa silid at nagpahinga. The breeze was so nice that it lulled her to sleep. She glanced at the time and saw that it was already past five in the afternoon. "Come in." She stayed in bed and yawned.Nabitin sa ere ang paghikab niya nang makitang pumasok ang dalawang buntis at isang beauty queen. They were holding a few dresses, hair accessories and make up. She doesn't know exactly what's going on, pero ngayon pa lang ay nahihimigan niyang gagawin s'yang guinea pig nang tatlo. She sat on the bed and asked, "What do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" "Hello, darling. Did you wash your hair today?" P was holding a round brush and a curling iron. "I did. Why?""You had a shower?" tanong naman ni Georgina."Yes. Thank you for asking." Inamoy niya ang sarili. "I don't smell. Do I need to take another shower?"Tumawa ang Espanyolang buntis. "I was just asking in case you end up mak
They had a wonderful meal together and avoided discussing any issues. A stroll was the icing on the cake. Even though the sky looked dark, they were able to see clearly because of the solar-powered lights that were draped around the coconut trees. Nakaramdam ng ginaw si Iris at niyakap ang sarili. Ngumiti ang lalaki at hinapit s'ya palapit sa katawan nito at niyakap. "Better?" "It's nice and warm, thank you." Iris' arms remained on her side. "That's good. But it will help you warm your body faster if your arms were wrapped around me." Nagmistulang bulong 'yon dahil sobrang lapit nila sa isa't isa. Iris didn't know what to say and let her heart lead for a bit. She didn't want to ruin the moment. Yumakap s'ya at inihimlay ang pisngi sa dibdib ni Salvo. She stopped shivering instantly. Hinagod ni Salvo ang likod niya. "Gaano tayo katagal dito?" "For as long as it takes." His answer was vague. "As long as it takes to what?" Pero hindi na s'ya sinagot nito. "What are you doing?
He was antsy all day and he can’t wait to go home to Iris. She didn’t reject him last night, but he was shocked when she did not say yes. He was expecting that after that romantic dinner by the beach and their lovely walk— she would. It was the perfect time to propose to her. May ibang oras pa naman para pag-usapan ang lahat. Gusto lang niyang makasiguro na hindi na maaagaw sa kaniya si Iris. “What do you mean they have stopped looking for her?” kunot noong tanong niya kay Kons.“That’s what the intel said. Nagkaroon ng gulo kahapon. Some ex showed up at the city hall looking for Teo and said she’s pregnant with his baby.”Umiling s’ya ng ilang beses. “I don’t think they would give up that easily. They are planning something big.”“Or maybe, the guy moved on.”“Believe me, Teo will not give her up without a fight. Bumebwelo lang ‘yon.” Kapag nabuwag nila ang sindikato ay babalik sila sa Sta. Cruz kung doon gustong manirahan ni Iris. For now, they will stay at Albarracin. "Okay. For
Half an hour later, Iris grabbed her book and went to sit outside. But when she saw the two women wearing a skimpy bathing suit and flirting with Salvo— nagpanting ang tainga niya. Is he playing with her? Hindi na nga ito bumalik sa kwarto kagabi at nagising s'ya na wala ito sa isla– tapos nang bumalik may kasamang dalawang babae?Those women looked like supermodels! The taller one has a snake tattoed on her back, while the other one has something tribal on her left arm. Nevertheless, it didn't make them less beautiful. In fact, those tattoes looked attractive and added to their appeal.She tried to focus on her book pero ang bawat irit ng dalawang babae ay lalong nagpapasakit ng ulo niya. "Have some margarita. Reina made it." Nang tumunghay s'ya ay nakita niya si Estefan na may hawak na coupette— a stemmed glass with a curved bowl. "Thanks." Tinanggap niya 'yon at sumimsim. "Tastes good.""Thank you!" Nakakalong si Reina kay Estefan at ang sweet nang dalawa. Gusto niyang mainggit p