CHAPTER ELEVEN I can’t believe it, I was really in Greece. Lumapag ang plane sa isang malaking ship sa Aegean sea na pag-aari ni Sioux. It was enormous like hell. There are a lot of tourists in there enjoying the luxurious cruise ship and the salted sea water. Mula sa cruise ship, sinundo kami ng isang yacht. It was also owned by Sioux Kyros Centauri. He was the one who maneuvered it. Kami lang dalawa ang sakay ng yate but there are some other crews who followed us using another yacht. If I am wasting money with haute coutures, pearls, diamonds, luxurious bags and all the girly sttuffs. Well, he’s wasting on another level. Iniisip ko pa rin talaga ang koneksyon ng isla kay Sioux na malapit dito. We were near the heart of the Aegean sea. Hindi kami dumaong sa mismong isla ng Skyros for some reason I didn’t know. Does he fucking own the island? Damn, I a

CHAPTER THIRTEEN   I wore a green long-sleeves blazer dress with notched lapels, a front button fastening and front pockets for my first dinner in Skyros. It was from Fendi. I paired it with leather knee-high boots from Sergio Rossi. Centauri gave them to me and those are such high brands. And I got different blazer dresses in different colors from the same brand. How sick. It’s my haeven.   Inihipid ko ang buhok ko sa harap while I let my hair flows freely from behind. I put on a nude lipstick from Justise’s latest collection. I looked at myself satisfied on the mirror. Pinasadahan ko ng tingin ang kabuuan ko.   Saktong seven p.m. ako bumaba mula sa kwarto ko. Halos kalahating araw akong nagkulong doon makalayo lang kay Sioux. He didn’t bother me. Thanks, heavens. He just sent male servants, if I am correct, to my room telling about the dinner. They look fine. I was a bit excited. I wanted to

CHAPTER FIFTEEN   Namalayan ko na lang na nasa harapan ko na s’ya. Hinila n’ya ako papunta sa mesa. With hesitation, naupo ako sa harapan n’ya. I gave him a dagger-like look. Noong napunta ang tingin ko sa nakahaing pagkain, I was salivating. The dishes look amazing. Natatakam ako. Mas lalong kumakalam ang sikmura ko.   Inabot n’ya sa akin ang plate na may lamang dish. It was a meat cut ito several pieces with orange sauce. “Take a bite. That’s Souvlaki. A well-cooked seasoned meat flavored with tzatziki sauce. Then, we have some Dolmadakia, Makaronia me kima, Keftedes Arni, Tagliatelle with chicken and feta sauce, Lamb Kleftiko. Eat up.”   I put some on my plate. “They look delish.” sinsero kong sabi. “Where did you get them?”   Most of them, if not all, weren’t available in Mouries Taverna o kahit sa Asterias.   “In Lithos Restaurant.”   “W

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN   I stood outside the door. That’s what I’m doing for the past weeks. Hindi ako pumasok ng kwarto kung saan nakalagak si Dad. I don’t know. I’m not ready to see what’s inside the room. I hate hospitals. If only the situation would allow me, I don’t want to be here again. Not even near. Hindi naman ako hinahanap ni daddy.   He had a mild heart attack but he was recovering fast according to Manang. Kagagaling ko lang sa nurse’s station. I was about to pay for Dad’s bill, he’s going home this week. To my surprise, it was already paid. I am sure, it wasn’t Rainbow who paid it. Wala s’yang ganoon kalaking amount ng pera.   Paalis na ako ng biglang bumukas ang pinto. Iniluwa niyon si Rainbow. She was shocked to see me. I was too. Hindi ko ipinahalata iyon. Wala akong ideya kung alam n’ya bang andito na ako sa Pilipinas. Ang sabi ko kay Rainbow, uuwi ako. I didn’t tell them when.  

CHAPTER NINETEEN   “What are you saying?” I asked her again. I was a bit confused. Si Sioux ba ang tinutukoy n’ya? Probably. I haven’t kissed anyone but him.   Hindi s’ya makapaniwalang napatingin sa akin. “What? Magpapakatanga ka ba? Wouldn’t you confront them? It’s clearly cheating! I thought highly of you, tapos palalampasin mo lang?” She looked ridiculous. “Well, if you won’t do anything. Pwes, ako ang gagawa!”   I was shocked when she turned to leave. Nagkaroon lang nang linaw ang mga sinasabi n’ya nang makita ko si Sioux. There’s a girl on his side. Kapit na kapit ito sa braso n’ya.   “Hoy, cheater!”   I rolled my eyes when I heard Lolay. Really? Mukha s’yang palengkera. Nagpahid ako ng napkin. This is so cringe!   Lumapit s’ya sa dalawang mukhang wala pa ring ideya sa mangyayari.   I almost gasped when I saw her pu