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Shadows 57: Two Drumsticks
Diane’s P.O.V.
“Two drumsticks for my princess!” sabi ni Papa habang masayang nilalagay sa plato ko ang dalawang hita ng fried chicken.
We were celebrating my tenth birthday at nasa beach kami. It was May 12, 1997 and we were enjoying our family outing here in Bonito Island, Batangas. Ang dami ring pamilyang magkakasama rito kaya masaya pa rin ako sa kabila nang mga nangyari kanina.
Rinig na rinig ko ang hampas ng dagat sa may pampang. Ang ilang mga bata ay masayang naghahabulan, samantalang ang ilan namang mga teenager ay naglalaro ng volleyball sa buhanginan. Karamihan sa mga tao ay lumalangoy sa dagat o kaya naman ay gumagawa ng kung ano-anong water activities sa ilalim ng init ng araw.
May mga pamilya rin na kasabay naming kumakain at ang ilan naman ay gumagawa ng mga kastilyong buhangin.
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Diane’s P.O.V.“Good morning, gorgeous. How’s your sleep? Want to have some breakfast with me?” I woke up with someone planting small kisses on my face. Then, I saw how Liam greeted me with a heartfelt smile on his lips. It was indeed a good morning for me.Hindi ko maiwasan ang ngumiti. Mukhang sinasadya na niyang palabasin palagi ang dimple sa kanang pisngi dahil sa sinabi ko sa kanya kagabi. Nakabihis na siya ng suit na kulay gray at may dalang stainless tray ng pagkain.I was still lying on his huge couch before I decided to drag myself away from it. But unlike last night where I was completely naked, my body was covered with a comforter now—making me feel relaxed during my entire sleep.It felt like my father visited me on my dreams and he was reminding me of something he taught me throughout the years. Hindi lang ‘yon, parang pinapaalala rin
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 59: A Raucous Thud
Diane’s P.O.V.“Hey! What were you thinking, sissy? Is something bothering you?” Karen was already preparing and sorting the food. Mabuti na lang talaga at medyo malaki itong desk ko.“Hmm, wala naman…” tipid na sagot ko sa kanya.“Anyway, may kasalanan ka pa sa’king bruha ka! Hindi ka pa nagkukuwento kung bakit hindi mo ako nasabayang umuwi last week ha? Did you stay at Mr. Handsome’s pad? Umamin ka! May nangyari ba na hindi ko alam? Did you two—oh my God!” Iyan na naman ‘yong sigaw niya na makakabuhay ng patay.“Uy, huwag ka ngang maingay!” nakangiting saway ko sa kanya. Mas kinikilig pa kasi kaysa sa akin eh, parang tanga. Pero kahit ganyan siya, mahal na mahal ko ‘yan.We agreed to use Mr. Handsome as our office codename for Liam. Mahirap na, baka may maka-misinterpret
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 60: Heated Argument
Diane’s P.O.V.“We’re here, sissy. Oh my God, I’m so excited to wear my bikini!” I heard how Karen excitedly screamed. I wasn’t looking at her, pero alam kong nakataas pa ang mga kamay niya sa ere.Buong araw lang yata akong tulala sa naging biyahe namin. Nakakahiya tuloy sa kaibigan ko na nagsilbing driver for two hours from Quego del Mar until here, to think that she even started driving at five in the morning.Iniisip ko pa rin kasi ‘yong nangyari sa’kin two days ago. Sino ba naman kasi ang baliw na taong maglalagay ng patay na pusa sa loob ng locker ko? At talagang ginandahan niya pa ‘yong kahon para lang masabing regalo niya sa’kin ‘yon? I was mad at myself too. Ang tanga ko kasi para excited na buksan ‘yon sa pag-aakalang kay Liam nanggaling ‘yon.Karen immediately reported the incident to th
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 61: Moulin Paradise
Diane’s P.O.V.“Kasal? Pero may nabanggit siyang kasal eh! Anong kasal ang sinasabi ng bruhang ‘to?” Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Sharmaine, pero mabuti na lang talaga at hinila na siya ni Barbie palayo. Mukhang naubusan na rin ng pasensiya si Barbie rito.“Manahimik ka na nga, sabi eh!” bulyaw ni Barbie kay Sharmaine bago siya lumingon sa mga lalaking kasama nila kanina sa kotse. “Matt, Peter, kayo na ang bahala sa mga gamit natin ha? Lulunurin ko na muna ang isang ‘to nang mahimasmasan.”“Let me go, Barbie!” Si Sharmaine naman ay nagpupumiglas sa kaibigang mukhang sobrang higpit nang pagkakahawak sa kanang braso niya.“Sure, take your time!” tatawa-tawa namang tugon ni Peter kay Barbie na base sa mga ngiti ay tuwang-tuwa lang naman na nakikita niya si Karen. “Hi! Pasensiya ka na kay Sharmaine ha? Naiingg
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 62: Unexpected Guest
Diane’s P.O.V.Halos magbuhol ang dalawang kilay ng kaibigan ko at halos lumuwa na rin ang mga mata niya sa tindi ng gulat. Muntik na ring magkulay-suka ang mukha niya at bigla rin siyang napaatras.Kahit ako ay napanganga rin sa pagkabigla nang mapagtanto ko kung sino ‘yong lalaki na chef friend daw ni Liam. Hindi ako pwedeng magkamali dahil siya ‘yong balbas-saradong tisoy na chef na may berdeng mga mata. Siya ‘yong may-ari ng restaurant kung saan ako unang nagsuka.Mabuti na lang talaga at nailagay na namin ang mga pagkain sa countertop. I couldn’t imagine if Karen would accidentally slip them all out of her hands nang dahil sa reaksiyon niya. Sayang naman ‘yong mga pagkain kung matatapon lang.“Hey! And we’ve met each other again, Miss Highlights. Must be destiny, don’t you think?” He chirped.Then,
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 63: Caught Off-Guard
Diane’s P.O.V.“Alright, team. I hope that every one of you enjoyed the delicious breakfast that was cooked by our special guest here, Chef Samuel. Thank you, Chef!” Xielo excitedly said, which earned everyone’s clapping of their hands, except from Karen—who acted uninterested and in fact—just rolling her eyes.We were already gathering here at the breathtaking seashore in front of Liam’s resort. We were still sitting across a long table because we were so full by the breakfast prepared by Samuel.The Cheesy Breakfast Egg plus Polenta Casserole, Hearty Spring Salad with French Radishes, Ricotta Sausage with Spinach Strata, and Chocolate Pancake Puffs he made were all mouth-watering and deserving to receive a praise. I must say that he was indisputably a great chef.Samuel stood up, placed his hand on his chest, and slightly bowed at
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 64: Newspaper Game
Diane’s P.O.V.I looked at Karen and she had no other choice but to get paired with Samuel too. I even heard her asking him, “Gusto mong kayo na lang ni Diane ang mag-partner? I could withstand Leandro, but not you.”“It’s you who I wanted to get paired with, babe. Liam is my best friend and I will never break our bro code. So, to answer your question… ayoko nang sumali pa sa love triangle nila, ano?” Samuel replied before brushing his brown hair up.“Whatever, dude! I guess I have to waste my time here with you.” Karen flickered her eyes out of boredom. Hindi ko alam kung bakit inis na inis siya kay Sam.“Pero maiba ako. Is someone already dating you? Perhaps, ‘yong kasama niyong lalaki noong kumain kayo sa restaurant ko months ago? Do you like him? Sa inyong dalawa na lang ako makiki-love triangle. Is that okay with
Shadows of My Dark Past (Book 2) Shadows 65: Fate Underneath
Diane’s P.O.V.As if it was the cue, Leandro instantly scooped me in his arms. He was carrying me in a bridal way habang nakataas ang kaliwa niyang paa. I had no other choice but to snake my arms on his neck for him to have an easier balance.“I remembered when I saved you from that Zander, ganito ka rin kagaan noon.” Leandro smiled, but I looked away. He was reminding me of what had happened before, but my eyes went directly to Liam and Sharmaine.At ganoon na lang ang inis ko nang makita kong karga na rin ni Liam si Sharmaine. Tuwang-tuwa pa ang bruha, but who wouldn’t relish the feeling when she was being carried by the great billionaire—Liam Arthur Evangelista?For the second time, I diverted my gaze away. I decided to look at Karen and Samuel—na hindi na yata matatapos pa ang pagbabangayan over the newspaper game.“S
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