"Nakatulog na si Renoa, ikaw? Wala ka bang balak matulog?" Javion asked as he sat down on the chair beside Serene and rested his head on her shoulder. "Kuya, you should sleep. Nandito ako for Ate Serene, not for you," aniya Regina.Javion let out a deep sigh and gave Serene a peck on her cheek. "I'll sleep then. Good night, don't stay up too late.""Copy," nakangiting wika ni Serene. Javion left the kitchen pero igbis na umakyat patungong kuwarto, huminto siya at sumandal sa pader para pakinggan ang pag-uusapan ni Serene at Regina. Hindi kasi siya makampante lalo na at hindi pa nagsasabi si Regina kung bakit na naman siya nandito."Speak now, Regina. I'm all ears," malambing na sambit ni Serene."Baka nandyan pa si Kuya Javion," nagaalangang sabi ni Regina."I'll check it." Tumayo si Serene at lumabas ng kusina. She was about to react nang senyasan siya ni Javion na huwag maingay at bumalik na lang sa kusina. Serene wet her lips at saka bumalik sa kinauupuan niya. "Wala na siya, you

Kazimir looked above Serene's head, and there he saw Javion clenching jaw while glaring at him. A mocking smile stretched in Kazimir's lips. Bumaba ang tingin niya at sinalubong ang mga mata ni Serene."Are you free today? Magaling na ba 'yong sugat mo?" Kazimir softly asked as he tucked a few strands of Serene's hair behind her ear.Serene shook her head lightly. "Hindi pa completely galing, but I can move comfortably. Akala ko ba bukas tayo aalis?""I have to attend a board meeting tomorrow. We can celebrate now if you're free," Kazimir offered.Tumango si Serene at gumilid. "Pasok ka muna, magpapalit lang ako ng damit.""Alright then." Pumasok na si Kazimir at umupo sa sofa and he watched the cartoon that was played in the television.On the other hand, Serene directly went upstairs. She froze nang pagbukas niya ng pintuan ng kuwarto, bumungad si Javion sa kaniya na naka-upo sa dulo ng kama at malamig na nakatitig sa kaniya. Serene slowly closed the door behind her back and placed

"Benjamin, bakit pala ang mahal ng rent sa yacht mo?" Izaiah asked.Benjamin grimaced. "Hindi iyon mahal. Kuripot ka lang talaga. Ang lakas-lakas kumita ng hotel mo, tapos hihingan mo ako ng fifty percent sa rent? Baliw ka ba?""News flash, bumaba ang profit ng hotel ko dahil sa Folklore Hotel na 'yan. That is why I'm requesting a discount," Izaiah uttered.Nerio smirked. "What can I do? people nowadays prefer to stay at my hotel.""What can you do—stop mugging my guests," sarkastikong sambit ni Izaiah.Benjamin clicked his tongue. "Bud, fifty percent is not reasonable. Wala akong kikitain sa fifty percent na 'yan at saka baka mas mahal pa 'yong magamit mo sa yacht ko kaisa sa kikitain ko."Bumagsak ang dalawang balikat ni Izaiah. "Come on, maawa ka naman sa'kin.""You owned a yacht?" Serene asked out of curiosity.Everyone looked at Benjamin kaya napalinga-linga si Serene. "Bawal sabihin?"Benjamin chuckled. "Do you remember the ship 'yong venue ng kasal niyo? and the yacht that Javio

Javion looked at his wrist watch. "Eight PM na, Keizel. Baka tapos na 'yong event. I have to go back and pick up my wife.""Alam ko hanggang twelve midnight pa 'yong event na 'yon, Javi at saka gusto mo na ba talagang umalis? Your wife is with your friends naman, I'm sure safe siya sa kanila," Keizel replied.Javion bit his lower lip. "Sa bagay, they will send her home safe naman. I'll stay with you for a while then. Bakit dito sa Tagaytay branch mo gusto pumunta? I mean madami namang branch itong Espresso Vinogradov."Keizel smiled. "Mas maganda kasi 'yong interior dito.""Is that it?" Javion asked.Tumango si Keizel. "Yep, at saka additionally 'yong hangin. Ang fresh niya.""I see—" Napatigil si Javion ng marinig niya ang mga pamilyar na boses at dahan-dahan siyang bumaling ng tingin sa pinanggalingan non."Damn it, Vinogradov. Akala ko ba ililibre mo kami?" nagmamaktol na sambit ni Izaiah."Sabi ko si Serene ililibre ko, wala akong sinabi na lahat kayo ililibre ko. Ang dami niyo kay

Three days later at Axfor Medical Center."Bakit kailangan mo pa akong ihatid sa opisina ni Kuya Zephyr? I'm not a kid you know," nakangusong aniya Serene.Javion glanced at her and chuckled. "May sasabihin din kasi ako sa kaniya."Serene gasped and took a few steps away from Javion. "Don't laugh. Baka isipin ng mga empleyado mo sa ospital sumisipsip ako sa'yo."Javion raised his right hand. "Good morning, Pretty Heaven."Heaven smiled back. "Long time no see, Doc Javion and hi there, Nurse Serene."Ngumiti si Serene sa kaniya. "Good morning, Doc.""Right, nag-almusal ka na?" tanong ni Javion.Umiling si Heaven. "Nope, kakatapos ko lang sa OR.""Great, let's have breakfast." Javion glanced at Serene. "Good luck with your duty today, Nurse Serene."Nagbago kaagad isip? Akala ko may sasabihin siya kay Kuya Zephyr? Serene thought."Thank you, Doc Javion," pormal na pagpapasalamat ni Serene at saka ito naglakad paalis.She pouted. "Ang ganda ni Doc Heaven. Nakaka-insecure.""What happened