Rizalyn's POV."H-Hi, Miss? May I help you?"Tumaas ang isang kilay ko at napangiwi ako sa sarili nang matitigan ko ang mukha ni Raquel.Heck, hindi niya ako kilala? Isip ko.She looked at me suspiciously and then cleared her throat. The smile on her face indicates that she doesn't know me."What can I do for you, Miss? Is there anything you would like to eat?" Ngiti niya na parang sira.Napaawang na ang labi ko.Tsk, wala na talagang pag-asa ito."Ate Raquel. . ." mahinang saad ko at napakurap ako sa sarili. Tinangal ko na ang suot na sunshades at ginulo ko lang din ang blonde na buhok ko. Ngumiti ako. At least man lang makilala niya ang ngipin ko."Rizalyn!?" Namilog ang mga mata niya at napatakip-bibig ito.See? That works, baby! My mind speaks. Kilala niya ang ngipin ko!"Oh my goodness me! Ano ba'ng ginawa mo sa sarili mo bata ka!?" Pamaywang niya.Akala ko pa naman ay super hug ang ibibigay niya dahil tatlong taon kaming hindi nagkita. Pero ang talak niya agad ang welcome greet
Rizalyn's POV.The beauty of nature reminds me of how wonderful my life is here in Panglao. I looked at the mini resort that Papa bought me two years ago. I couldn't be more thankful I've made this choice as I happily live here with all the nicest people. Pasimpli ang ginawa kong pagbanlaw sa damit na nilabhan ko. Puro panty ko ito, dahil wala akong tiwala sa washing machine. I hummed to the loud music from the wireless, and Madonna's song played as the material girl. My lips twisted when I remembered what I had to do today. Ang dami ko pang gagawin at nag day off sina Santa at Esteban, nag-date siguro ang dalawa. Nang matapos ay mabilis akong naligo at nag-ayos sa sarili. Kailangan ko pang pumunta at tumawid sa islang ito para makarating sa sentro ng syudad. Kung bakit naman kasi ito ang pinili ko? Ay hindi ko alam, pero hindi ko naman pinagsisihan ito. Papa offered me a few Islands where I could start my own business. There were a few excellent resorts in Palawan, but I chose
Nestor's POV. The hardest thing about knowing you don't love me is that you spent so much time pretending you did. "Which Island?" My brow lifted while looking at the catalogue that I was holding. If it weren't for Papa, I would never consider this. But this is my way of starting a new chapter in the business. I'm glad my parents finally cut off the deal about my marriage to the Dela-Merced. Glorisha was still in contact and so clingy. It's not like I don't like her, but that wedding was cancelled two years ago, and here she goes again, trying to win my heart. It wasn't just my fault. I discovered she was having an affair with Romeo, the son of a politician in Mexico. "The island beside Carmella's island, this one." Turo ni Martina. My brow crossed again while looking at the sketch map plan I held. My eyes were riveted to the other g****e earth map on the laptop. I compared the two, and I am more attracted to Carmella Island. "Hindi ba ito kasali?" Turo ko sa isla. "Ay, hindi.
Rizalyn's POV . "What? Anong kalokohan iyan, Mandy?" Tumaas ang kilay ko nang marinig ang nakakawindang na offer niya. "My Island is not for sale, Mandy. Kakabili ko lang sa isla at hindi pa ito bukas sa publiko. Magbubukas pa ako!" pagtatama ko. Kalokohan naman kasi. Sino ba ang may sabi na ibebenta ko ang Carmella Island? E, binili ko nga ito dahil nagustuhan ko ang isla sa kabila ng kakaibang kwento nito. "Ayaw ko, kahit na triple pa ang presyo!" Inis na tugon ko sa sarili. Sino ba kasia ng baliw na handang mag-aksaya ng pera? E, sa ayaw kong ibenta. "And I'm not selling my mini-resort too. Kahit papaano ay kumikita naman iyon. Kaya okay lang. Salamat sa offer pero ayaw ko." Pinatay ko na ang tawag at ngusong napabuntonghininga sa sarili. Talagang sinusubukan ako ng tadhana ngayon dahil kulang ako sa pinansyal na bagay. I don't want to ask for more money from Papa. I have used the funds he gave me and bought Carmella Island. The construction hasn't started but I'm getting
Nestor's POV. "Settle yourself here and manage the business. Do that at least," si Mama sa akin. "Ma, I have other plans in mind, and. . ." "So, gusto mo pa rin ba'ng matali sa mga Dela Merced? Glorisha is making her move again and wants you back. She's making her way back into the records, Nestor. And sooner or later, your father will agree to this again. Okay lang ba sa 'yo ito?" I paused a step forward after hearing it. I came here to give Mama my respect because it's her birthday. Ang tagal na din na hindi ako bumisita sa mansyon dahil marami akong ginagawa. I should have flown to Cagayan de Oro immediately, but I changed my mind because of her. "Ma, it's my life. My heart. My choice. Papa has given me three years, and I still have a year for that." "And after that? Kung hindi mo pa rin makita ang babaeng hinahanap mo? Paano na? Magpapakasal ka na ulit kay Glorisha?" Pilyang ngiti niya at hinaplos lang din ang likod ko. "Anak, kilala kita. I know that it was you doing who t
Rizza's POV . I am disappointed because Papa has discovered that I am here in Manila. It was Mr Raven's face I saw at the arrival area. I was about to contest, but the look on his face was like my father would kill him if I did not go with him. Kaya imbes na maghintay ako kay Vanny ay wala na akong nagawa kung 'di sumunod na lang sa kagustuhan ng ama ko. "Ipapabalik ko si Mr Ravens sa terminal. Hintayin mo na lang, okay? Sa boarding house mo ako titira at hindi sa palasyo ng ama ko. Kakausapin ko lang si Papa," tugon ko kay Vanny sa kabilang linya. "Okay. Sige maghihintay ako. Byee!" Patay niya sa tawag. Nganga ang ginawa kong pagtitig kay Mr Ravens ngayon. Hindi siya sa akin makatingin at panay ang lunok ng laway niya sa sarili. Alam niyang hindi ako masaya sa set-up na ito. Nang makarating sa magarbong bahay ni Papa, ay pinabalik ko lang din si Mr Ravens sa terminal ng airport para kay Vanny. Kawawa naman si Vanny. Naghintay sa akin ang bruha. Iyon nga lang huli siya sa pagsu
Rizalyn's POV. "Hawak na!" Sigaw nila. I was blindfolded, but both of my hands were free. Someone guided my hand and rested them on his shoulder. He smells great, fresh manly woody scent. My hands rested on his chest. It was lovely, a perfect broad chest by the look of it. I pressed my lips together as I didn't want to smile too much. Kanina pa kasi hindi mapawi ang ngiti sa labi ko dahil maiingay ang mga kasama ko sa likod. Nang sandaling magdikit ang katawan namin, dahil bahagyang may tumulak sa katawan ko sa kanya, ay naramdaman ko agad ang kakaibang pakiramdam sa loob ng puso ko. This is exciting! I had never been so excited at this game for so long. Stupida na kung stupida. Wala na akong pakialam. Lalagpas na sa kalendaryo ang edad ko kung magiging Maria Clara pa ako. And besides, I am no longer a virgin. I have no regrets when I gave myself to Nestor. Siya naman ang gusto ko at hindi ko pinagsisihan iyon. Pero sana, sa lalaking gusto akong mahalin, ay gusto kong malaman
Nestor's POV.She seems familiar. Her scent lingered in my nostrils, and my heart pounded harder.Dammit.When was the last time I felt this? That was the time when I kissed her. . . five years ago. The feeling that you have lost your mind for a second and forgotten the world. I know I committed the biggest mistake when my lips touched hers. I knew that, so I walked away without a word, leaving her confused.Hindi na rin ako nagpakita sa kanya at wala na akong balita. I was busy with the business, and my father wants me to do something else.It was all for Mama, and that I have to kept it for her to survive. Dahil kung ang ama ko lang ang iniisip ko ay wala akong pakialam sa kanya, pero iba si Mama. Dahil mula noon paman ay marami na siyang sakripisyong ginawa sa akin.The crowd's noise brings back my memory at present. I smiled when she touched my lips. It's unreal because when her hand touched my lips, I felt the electrifying heat inside me.God, I must be crazy.Possible ba na sa