Gold Mask Novels & Stories

Bumukas ito dahil sa impact at tumambad sa lahat ang laman— isang bungkos ng tig-isandaan na pera at isang kumikislap tila ba manipis na gold bar. Napakunot-noo si Felicity habang yumuyuko para pulutin ito. Sa pagdampot niya, muli siyang nagulat nang malamang may may kabigatan ito na para bang solid talagang ginto. Sa gitna ng gold bar, may nakaukit pang salita na, "Smart and Clever." ‘Gold bar?!’ saad niya sa isipan habang hawak iyon. ‘At least twenty thousand 'to sa current market price!’

Tinuon ko na lang ang pansin ko sa kuwintas na nakadisplay sa harapan namin. Iba talaga kapag kumikinang, umaagaw talaga ng atensiyon. Parang ako lang. Kahit na hindi ako nagsasalita ay napapansin ako ng marami. “This design is purely made with the mixture of gold and diamond. The pendant symbolizes fame. Now, who will open up the bidding and start it? Oh! Someone is raising his flag,” sabi ng host. Lumingon ako sa baklang nagwagayway ng watawat niya.

Gold chain iyon at ang bituin naman ay isang ginto rin pero ang gitna nito ay isang diamond. “Miss, I will buy this one.” Nakangiti na wika ni Nizar sa saleslady. Agad namang binalot ng babae ang kwintas. Inilibot pa niya ang kanyang paningin para mabilihan din ang kanyang mga anak. Nakita niya ang kakaibang bracelet. Pinakuha niya iyon sa saleslady. Magkakatulad ito na may star at moon na desinyo, ang pinagkaiba lang ay ang alphabet sa bawat desinyo.

A Few Days Later Dumating na rin sa wakas ang singsing. 18k white gold, round brilliant halo diamond, simple, elegant, timeless. Katulad niya. I held it inside the small box. As it shimmered under the light, I could almost hear her voice when she sees it. I smiled without even realizing it. “Soon,” mahina kong bulong.

It was something he’d always be thankful for, for having Roger on his side. “Don’t worry. Mabait si Jewel. In time,magkakasundo rin kayo. Just be patient, okay? Take care of my principessa for me. Look, she gave me this one,” anang matandang lalaki, ipinakita ang suot nitong mamahaling relo. “The damn thing is made of gold and diamonds. Baka pagbalik ko sa Amsterdam, ma-hold-up ako,” pabirong dugtong pa ng matandang lalaki.

"Kyra rejected the champagne gold. Sabi niya washed out daw po sa ilalim ng amber spotlights. Metallic gold with reflective weave daw po ang kailangan." I stopped in my tracks, forcing my professional mask to lock into place. I took the fabric between my fingers, feeling the weight and texture. "Kyra is right. The champagne gold looks cheap under warm lights. This is a multimillion-gala event; our reputation as luxury stylists is on the line. Stick to the metallic gold, and tell the supplier to double the yardage for the ceiling drapes." "Noted, Ma’am," sagot nito bago mabilis na lumayo.

A sweet smile tugged on her lips as she start giggling once again. "okay, Silver and gold then. I think magko-complement ang dalawang to. Purity and clarity from silver while gold symbolizes love,commitment and everlasting unity. Hindi ko alam na may alam ka pala sa ganito. Ikaw ah, sino nagpapatibok ng puso natin jan hah??you are so secretive talaga". I arched my brow. What is she talking about? She reached for my knuckle and pull me closer to her. A mischievous grin tugged her lips as her eyes screams playfulness. I tilted my head as I slowly shakes my head, dismissing the playful idea she has in mind.

Kailangan siyang marinig ni Jade. “Jade, alam kong nariyan ka. Gamitin mo ang iyong kapangyarihan gamit ang gintong palaso na nasa iyong braso!” sigaw niya. Doon ay nakita niya ang magkahalong takot at galit sa mukha ni Amara. Hindi nito alam na may taglay na gintong palaso si Jade dahil itinago niya ito sa paningin ng ibang nilalang gamit ang kanyang kapangyarihan. Sa tuwing binabanggit ang gintong palaso, takot ang mga nilalang na kagaya ni Amara dahil alam nila na ang gintong palaso ay isa sa mga pinakamakapangyarihang palaso na kahit sila ay hindi karapatdapat na magkamit nito. Itinago niya ito dahil may ibang imortal din na naghahangad na makuha ito, kabilang na si Nikita ang prinsepe n

“Maybe a touch of black and gold.” “Black and gold?” tanong ni Rhett, mukhang nalilito. “Black is not that cute.” “Ryo loves anything in black,” she replied and smiled tightly. “He once told me to get him a car one day in black color. Habang si Aurora naman ay gusto ang mga girly colors. But she picks gold. She loves jewelries and fashion.”

At kahit na ito lang ang sing-sing na naibigay ko sa kanya noon, ay galing ito sa pamana na alahas mula sa ina ko. My father used to be a member of a gold treasure in Victoria. They go around Ballarat for gold; a few of my inheritance was twenty-three karats of gold nuggets in bulk. And some of it I used to make it into our wedding ring. I asked my friend, who has a jewelry pawnshop business in town, to melt the nuggets and make it into our wedding ring.