Cariena's POV . "I can't stand this. I need to go somewhere. I can't stay here." I walked back and forth while thinking and Feleona's sitting in the corner, looking confused at me. "May nangyari ba kagabi? Ang huling naalala ko ay ang sayaw mo. Iyon lang at wala ng iba." Napanguso siya. Ginulo ang buhok at ininom ang mainit na tsa-a na gawa ni Pinokyo para sa kanya. "Where's Pinokyo? Lumabas ba siya? Saan nagpunta?" Tumayo siya at bitbit ang tsa-a, ay lumabas na siya rito. Mas mahalaga pa yata si Pinokyo sa kanya kaysa sa akin ngayon. At least she didn't remember anything that happen last night. She was drunk and so, be it. Ganyan na sila at parte na ng sistema ni Feleona ang makalimut. I walked back to where my things were and grabbed my phone. I dialled Mama's number because I wanted to check something. But there was no answer, so I ended it. I don't want to ring my father as much as possible, but I have no choice. He's been calling me non-stop since yesterday, and I ignored
Deigo's POV.It's dry and dusty here at St. Barbara. I wiped my sweat using my hand and flicked it around. I should have worn only my singlet. But the hell. I want to look fantastic and handsome.Effing dammit.Ba't ba ako magpapagwapo eh sa mga mata niya ay isang hamak na basted ako.Tsk, bloody idiot, Deigo! Isip ko.I unbuttoned my polo and took it off. Now, I am only wearing my white singlet, and it's wet from my sweat.Ranger looked at me and his brows lifted."I told you it's sweaty, Digs." He chuckled and shook his head. Ibinalik ang tingin sa daan at nagpatuloy sa paglakad.Putangina! Mura ng isip ko. Pinaparusahan ba ako ng langit? Mt Everest na yata ito."Malayo pa ba?" reklamo ko."Digs, malapit lang naman ito. Paakyat nga lang. Gamitin mo ang lakas mo," kantyaw na titig niya at nagpatuloy sa hakbang.Dammit. I swore again and kept my balance. Kung matapilok ako ay tiyak gugulong ako pababa nito.I never look at what's behind me because I don't want to think about it. I ca
Diego's POV . Fucking dimwit. Like an idiot, I smiled flakily and repeatedly swore, looking at her. She hasn't changed a little bit. The way she dress-up and the way she smiles is still magnetic. I adored her the time my eyes laid on her when I had my vacation here with Ranger Reeve Mondragon ten years ago. That was the time when I visited Betty province. Dalawang buwan akong nanatili sa buhol kasama ang mga alipores ko, at sa bahay kami nina Betty noon nanatili. I had so much fun, and I love the province life. I even forgot that I was a mafia don because I lived the most simple life and no one knew me. Iyon nga lang ang iilang alalay ko na kasama ko ay pinabalik ko na ng italya at kaming dalawa lang noon ni Azce ang pansamantalang nakatira sa bahay ni Betty. I have met many of Betty's excellent friends. I love the people. They always bring me food or drinks. Madalas ay lambanog ang iniinom namin noon at masaya kami. Maraming katuwaan at saya sa lahat. I also met Laura there, s
Cariena's POV . It's a boring life with no blood drips from my hand. I sighed deeply as I looked into the golden yellow flowers here in the garden. The birds are chirping, greeting me as good morning. The butterfly fluffs in the air as and they look beautiful. When was the last time I appreciated nature? Hell, I don't care, and it's not me. It's not my nature to enjoy what's around me. Pero iba rito sa St. Barbara at sa hindi ko alam na kadahilanan ay sumama ako kay Feleona. She's here for a work project, and of course I don't want to stay in Makati because of Diego. Nagkita na kami roon at tiyak hinahanap na siguro ako ng walanghiyang mamamatay tao na iyon. Kung nasasabik siya na tapusin ang buhay ko ay ganoon din naman ako sa kanya. Patas lang kaming dalawa. "Yes, boss. I will. Thank you," ang boses ni Feleona sa likod ko. At napalingon na ako sa bahagi niya. "Good morning, beautiful Siobeh!" Yumakap siya at hindi mawala ang ngiti sa mukha niya. Mukhang siya lang yata ang ex
Deigo's POV . "Damn you, Reeve!" I swore in the back of my mind when I saw what he had left for me. Okay, I guess it was my fault as I left him earlier with Laura. And now it is his way of paying back time. Effing dimwit. "Hey, Ranger Reeve Mondragon! Where do you think I will sleep tonight? Bumalik ka rito! Dahil kung hindi ay aakyatin ko ang bahay mo." He laughed in the line, and I chuckled. I had a good time watching the comedy performance down the small town, and I forgot about the time. Naaliw ako sa mga palabirong tindera at naubos ang pera ko sa tinda nila. I had a few beers but ended up drinking coconut wine. Tama nga si Betty, masarap ito at anim na litro ang naubos ko. I must have strong alcohol in my system as I don't feel drunk at all, but I feel floating and tired. I want to go to sleep. "I'll see you in the morning, Digs. Mama called me. In the meantime, be the guard on board. Love you, Digs!" Pinatay niya ang tawag at napamura akong lalo. Umiikot na ang paningon
Cariena's POV."Ayan! You look so demure and fabulous, cuz!" She energetically said.My mouth parted while looking at myself in the mirror.Demure and fabulous? Huh, really?"Bagay na bagay sa 'yo ang bagong buhok mo, neng. Likas na straight naman pala ang buhok mo. Akala ko tuloy totoong kulot ito," arteng saad ng bakla sa likod ko. At tinawag pa talaga akong Neneng ano?Ugh, the audacity!"In fairness bumata ka ng five years. Kita mo ba? Magkapareho na tayo ng mukha. You look young, fresh and innocent. My goodness! Virgin na virgin!" Hawak niya sa balikat ko at parang kinilabutan ako sa lumabas sa bibig niya.Well, virgin nga naman ako. Proud ko itong maipagmalaki ano! Pero hindi dapat malaman ito ng mga h*******k na mga lalaking mafia. Dahil tiyak pagtatawanan ako ng mga walanghiya."Ugh, I want my curly hair back." I coldly said to the girlalo who did my makeover."H-Ha?" awang ng labi ng bakla. Nalito siya at nagpabalik-balik ang titig niya sa akin at kay Feleona."Don't mind it.
Diego's POV . "Ob la di, ob la da, may panty walang bra, ang babeng si Melchora!" "Ob la di, ob la da, ang ganda niya! Nang ngumiti ay bungi pa-la!" Everyone laughed and most of them doing their dirty dancing. Halatang lasing na ang mga kasama ko at panay ang ngiti ko habang iniinom ang pangatlong baso ng lambanog ko. Dammit. I'm becoming a drunken master at this. Araw at gabi yata akong magiging ganito sa St Barbara dahil sa mga matatandang kasama ko. "Diego! Our saviour! Our young, strong and outstanding dick!" Sigaw ni Tatay Teodoro. "Tama ka pare ko! Si Diego ang nagpapatayo ng bandera natin dito. Akalain mo? Lahat ng mga babae ay nakatingin na sa atin ngayon. Ibang klase talaga ang kamandag ko!" Taas ng kamay ni Tatay Puti. "Hindi ikaw, Puti! Kung 'di si Diego ang star of the kanto rito!" singit ni Tatay Itim. "Tama! At si Diego rin ang pambato nating lahat. Siya ang matigas pa ang ano. . ." Titig ni Tatay Pula sa itlog ko at lahat na sila. This is insane. Shit and biscu
Cariena's POV . "Oh, what a surprise!?" in my fake smile. Sana lumindol na at nang sa ganoon ay kainin na siya ng lupa! I didn't see this coming. At siya pa talaga! Huh, ang galing ng tadhana! "Magkakilala kayo?" si Nanay Melchora. Tumikhim si Diego at umayos ako. Walang ekspresyon ang mukha ko sa kanila at ibinalik ko ang titig kay Diego. Nakakamatay rin naman ang titig niya at bahagya ang ngisi ko. "No, I don't know him, Nay," I lively said. It's better to lie than for us to kill each other in front of them. Nasa tagong probinsya kami at wala namang nakakakilala sa amin. At kung magpapatayan kami rito ay tiyak isang malaking gulo ito rito sa St. Barbara. Ayaw kong dungisan ang pangalan ni Feleona, dahil ito ang tahanang lugar ng namayapa niyang ina. I will pretend. Act like I don't know him. It's easy. "Y-Yes, I-I don't know her too. S-She looks pretty gorgeous." Utal na boses ni Diego. Halatang magpapangap din yata siya katulad ko. "Pretty gorgeous sa imong atay!" galit n