Wrath of the Blazing Sun (Isla del Tesoro #3)

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Confession of Intentions

I never thought I could move so fast. Sa oras na makarating ang mga nasabing tauhan ni Tita Genesis para sunduin ako, wala na akong inaksayang panahon.

Mabilis akong naligo at nag-ayos. Nagdala na rin ako ng mga gamit na kakailanganin ko sa pagbabantay kay Xenon. Iniisip ko sana na magdala rin ng gamit ni Xenon pero nakapagpadala na raw sina Tita.

As I was near Xenon's room, my heart was beating like a drum.

Xenon's security was heightened. Hindi pwede na pumasok o lumapit ang kung sino man sa kung nasaan siya at ang pamilya niya.

Even the medical staff who assist his needs are often checked thoroughly.

Tita Genesis and Tito Rom are both serious with this. I understand where they are coming from.

Kung ako rin naman ang nasa posisyon nila... Ganiyan din ang gagawin ko.

That is why I'm so grateful that I was given a special pass. I know I don't deserve it. After everything I've done.

However, despite all, my prayer of having my love for Xenon felt and heard was granted.

"Ruby!" Tita Genesis immediately embraced me once she saw me arrive.

Si Tito Rom na nasa likuran niya ay nginitian ako. I think most fathers have a hard time expressing their own love, but even so, you could still feel it.

Ganon din madalas si Ruce at Lolo.

"Tita... Thank you po... sobra..." I said then breathe deep.

If my parents were alive, I think my upbringing would be a lot more different.

I was young when the Lord took them back. That kind of explains how little I remember about them. But I'll never forget their love and warmth that gave me strength my whole life.

If ever blessed with the opportunity to have a family, I swear with my life to give my children all the love I can give. I'll do my best to guide them. I pray that they don't grow up the way I did.

Full of anger.

"You can rest here. Xenon's currently stable. Aasikasuhin lang namin ni Rom ang gagawin sa mga taong umatake sa inyo."

"Tita-"

She didn't let me continue and smiled at me. Her hands were on my shoulder, giving assurance.

"Ruby, we'll take care of it. Isla del Tesoro loves Xenon. Once they become aware of this, tutulong sila para hanapin ang mga nanakit sa anak ko. So you can just rest here and be with him. That'll help more than you know."

Wala na akong nagawa kundi ang tumango at tahimik na magpasalamat.

Having a family this big with so many people loving you is a privilege. And somehow... I'm thankful that this is being extended to me. Even if... I don't deserve it.

As I opened the door to Xenon's room... my palms were sweating. Nakaalis na sina Tita at Tito. Ang mga kapatid ni Xenon ay may mga inaasikaso sa buhay nila. However, they do visit from time to time. May isa na laging natitira na nagbabantay. Today, it was Kuya Zennon.

"Oh. Ruby... Hi." He greeted. Nakaupo siya sa couch na malapit sa kama ni Xenon. He was holding a magazine.

"Hi..." Nahihiya kong bati.

It was like this before. Nandun din sila nang mapahamak si Xenon.

"About what happened... I'm really sorry-"