"Welcome to San Servando," wika ng driver sa kanila. Servando? A Spanish word meaning 'who is in service of others'. Those were the only words he said to them the whole time they were in a car. Ang layo ng biyahe nila at hindi nila alam kung nasaan sila. The car is tinted and it's hard to see where they were heading. Ilang oras din 'yon at mas mabilis sana kung nagchopper na lang sila. Nang humimpil ang sasakyan ay automatic na bumukas ang pinto. Ineexpect niya ang isang abandonadong lugar, mabaho at marumi. Pero ang tumambad sa kaniya ay kabaligtaran. Situated at the pinnacle of a hill, there stands a castle-like sanctuary, exuding an aura of grandeur and magnificence. This picturesque haven is surrounded by vast stretches of land adorned with lush greenery, creating a tranquil retreat in the midst of nature's embrace. Moreover, a captivating cascade of waterfalls lies merely a short distance away, adding to the ethereal charm of the sanctuary. The sheer beauty and serenity of

TJ ended the meeting after thirty minutes. He received an urgent phone call and promised to meet them later at dinner. They were also told that a few suits have been made for the both of them as the Sparrows always dress formally at the table. They went back to their rooms and relax. Alas sais ang oras ng hapunan at ala una pa lamang ng hapon ngayon. Nakaramdam siya ng gutom at ngayon lang naalala na hindi pa sila kumakain ng tanghalian. All they had was water. He heard a knock and when he opened the door, a young man was standing there with two carts on the side. Kumatok din pala ito kay Kons dahil ilang segundo lang ay bumukas din ang pinto nito. "Good afternoon, Sir. Lunch has been prepared for the both of you. Permission to enter the room so I can serve the food." Nagkatinginan sila ni Kons. Napakapormal nito. Ganoon pa man ay niluwangan niya ang bukas ng pinto at pinapasok ito. Nang lumabas ito para sa pagkain ni Kons ay sinabihan ito ng kaibigan niya na sa parehong silid na

The traffic was terrible. Lucian couldn’t wait to go home at kung pwede lang maglakad na pauwi ay ginawa na niya. Kons was driving this time at sinadya niyang huwag ipaalam ang pag-uwi niya kay Georgina. He is holding his cellphone at nangangati na ang kamay niyang tawagan ito.“Why don’t you just call her? Baka madurog ang cellphone sa higpit ng kapit mo.”“I want to surprise her.”Tumawa si Kons. “Surprise her, o gusto mo lang isalba ang buhay mo?”“Oh, and you really think we are not on the same boat?” Umasim ang mukha ni Kons at hindi na kumontra pa. When he finally got home, kaagad s’yang bumaba ng sasakyan para hanapin si Georgina pero hindi niya ito nakita. Nandito ang sasakyan, pero wala ito kahit si Vanessa. Nagsimula na ang pagkabog ng dibdib niya. “They’re not—“ Naputol ang sasabihin niya kay Kons nang makita ang paghimpil ng isang taxi. Bumaba roon ang dalawa ni Vanessa. They were eating ice cream at kaagad s'yang pinagpawisan ng malamig. He missed Georgina terribly. "Yo

Two weeks passed since they've been back to the city. They bought a house at Albarracin at magkatabi lang ang bahay nila ni Kons. They ordered all the furniture online and didn't even look at the cost. His project in Pampanga is going well at next week ay finishing touches na lang ito. He will take Georgina with her dahil isang araw lang s'ya roon. She's been busy finishing off projects and taking on new ones. It's keeping her mind off the Vanguard Triad problem. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nagigising ang pinuno ng organisasyon pero buhay pa rin daw ito. "I'm getting groceries. Do you want to go with me or dito ka na lang?” tanong niya kay Georgina. Kanina pa ito nakaligo pero nakatutok ang mata sa laptop. Mukhang aburido at malapit nang mainis.“You need a break, baby. Mamaya mo na ituloy ‘yan. Ililibre kita ng mais con yelo.” Hinalikan niya sa leeg si Georgina nang makalapit sa kinaroroonan nito. Sumilay ang isang ngiti sa mga labi nito at bahagyang umungol. “Fine. I’m going w

Those who have a lot of regrets are paralyzed by their own fear. But Georgina lived her life to the fullest and her one regret, if she were to die today, would be that Elena hadn't passed away first. And it's what keeps her going, that and her hope for a family with Lucian and future children. "They are out, Phantom. I counted." "Copy that," sagot niya kay Nikita nang magsalita ito sa earpiece. She, like Krista and Camille, was outside the walls but can still see everything that's happening inside. She was fortunate to have met these women who became like family during her time as a gambit and in the years of retirement that followed, if anybody could call it that. "Can you see her?" "The woman is completely daft, I swear. She's hiding behind Hugo but I have a clear shot. You want me to take it?" "No. Just fire just above her head when I say go." "Copy." She laughed a little. "She looked like a fucking scared mouse right now." "Niki—" "Yeah?" "Don't miss." The last thing sh