All Chapters of Atamirano Series #1: Hidden Heiress In Mistaken Goodbye: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

The warmth of his body caught me in a deep and safe sleep. Last night was magnificent. It was perfect, and I'm certain that I will cherish that moment with him for the rest of my life. I have always been ready to give my entire heart and tie my soul with Zeidan, but I couldn't find the right time to speak my mind. Kagabi ko lang iyon kinaya. It was far from my expectations and plans, but everything turned out to be perfect.Naging maayos ang pagtulog ko sa buong gabi kaya maganda ang pakiramdam ko pagkagising. He was done taking a shower when I opened my eyes. Naabutan ko siyang pinupunasan ng towel ang buhok niya habang nakahawak ang isang kamay nito sakaniyang phone. "Kanina ka pa bang gising?" I softly asked. Dahan-dahan akong bumangon, ngunit hindi ko magawang tumayo nang tuluyan dahil sa pagkirot ng gitnang bahagi ng katawan ko. Masiyado nang mahaba ang mga araw na lumipas mula no'ng huling beses na inangkin niya ako. I'm not confused with the pain that greeted me this morning

Against my skin, the cold breeze of the night brushed and seeped into me. It served as a quiet reminder of how time flew so fast. Past in silence, the days have slipped. Before I could feel it, graduation had come and gone. I still can't get over the idea that everything I've waited for a long period in my life had already went pass my eyes. The bittersweet memories of that day until I stepped on the land of San Vicente remained with me. It was unshakable and undeniable, it was engraved on the deepest of my soul. Time never stopped ticking. It only moved faster and pulled me, unminding whether I was ready or not. Suddenly, the world revolving around me felt different. The cameras were clicking in steady, yet familiar rhythm while the flashes were bursting like the stars that blink on the dark skies. The set rose alive. There were stylist everywhere. Ang iba sakanila ay inaayos ang buhok ng ibang models, mayroong iba na naghahanda ng mga kasuotan, habang ang iba naman ay abala sa pag

"Celeste, gising na!" A loud voice from a woman pulled me out of my deep sleep. "Lower down your voices, please. Hindi pa 'yan nakakapagpahinga." It was Zeidan's voice. There were different voices exchanging words around me. Napadilat ako ng mga mata at kunot-noong hinanap ang pinagmumulan ng mga boses na iyon. Bumilog ang mga mata ko at mabilis akong pumasok sa ilalim ng kumot na bumabalot sa katawan ko. "Zeidan, let them out first. Please." Malakas kong sambit sa halos pasigaw nang boses. The girls were standing on the edge of the bed when I opened my eyes, while another man was leaning against the wall. I'm not comfortable showing anyone myself yet. Kakagising ko pa lang. Hindi pa ako nakakapag-asikaso ng sarili ko. "Gumayak ka na, Celeste. Baka hindi natin maabutan ang flight, sayang 'yon." Narinig kong sambit ni Naiah. She was laughing in between her words. "Don't forget to pack your bikinis. Bilisan mo, ha." Tumatawang pagdugtong sakaniya ni Hailey. "Kapag hindi mo binili

"Uuna na kami sa dagat, Zeidan. Sumunod kayo ni Celeste, ha! We'll make a reservation for tonight's dinner." Narinig kong sambit ng boses ng isang babae. "Kapag hinanap niya kami mamaya, pakisabi hinihintay namin siya. Hihintayin namin kayo sa tabing-dagat." "Kamusta na ba si Celeste?" Pagtatanong dito ng isa pang babae. "We can help in taking care of her. Mayroon ba kaming magagawa?" "She's still sleeping. Don't worry, I'll make sure to inform you once she's awake. Hindi rin siya matutuwa kung malalaman niyang inasikaso niyo siya buong maghapon. She'll be carrying the guilt, for sure." Naring kong sambit ni Zeidan. I was tightly closing my eyes under the blanket. Nagising lang ako nang marinig ang boses nang mga taong nag-uusap-usap kanina. They were talking in minimized voices, but the loudness was enough to wake me up. Nanatili ako sa ilalim ng kumot dahil sa lamig ng buong silid. The air-condition was turned on. Hinintay kong makalabas ang mga kaibigan ko bago ako lumabas mula

"Oh my gosh!" Pagtili ni Hailey. "Mahuhulog na ako. Ayan na, ayan---," She couldn't finish talking when she fell on the water. It was only six o'clock in the morning when Ismael knocked on each room. Nagyaya itong pumunta sa dagat para mag-surfing. The waves were making tall crashes on the ocean, but they were calm. Sakto lang ito para sa oras ng surfing activity. Hindi pa masiyadong mahapdi sa balat ang sikat ng araw at malamig ang simoy ng hangin. "Ang galing ni Celeste mag-balance!" Sambit ni Naiah na nanonood lang sa'min mula sa tabing-dagat. "Hailey, akala ko ba nasa list mo 'tong surfing? Parang mas gusto mo yata mag-snorkeling." "Sino bang nagsabing nasa list ko 'to dahil marunong ako?" Hailey scoffed. Inayos nito ang posiyon niya sa surfing board. "For experience lang 'to, 'no! Tignan mo nga 'yang si Ismael, malapit na siyang maging best in swimming. Lahing isda yata 'yan." Inayos ko ang pagkakabalanse ko sa ibabaw ng tubig bago hinanap ang kaibigang tinutukoy ni Hailey.