Isla De Fuego Series 3: Attention (EROTIC-ROMANCE)

Chapter Twenty: Thoughts

Chapter Twenty: Thoughts

IT HAS BEEN five days. Mababaliw si Elle sa kung mananatili pa siya sa mansyong siya lang at iilang katulong ang nakatira kaya naman nagdesisyon siyang lumabas at maglakad-lakad muna sa dalampasigan.

May dalawang body guard na nakabuntot sa kanya maging sa simpleng paglalakad lang niya sa tabing-dagat. What's worse is that they always wear suits and shades like a fucking MIB agent. Nagmumukha tuloy siyang VIP na naglalakad-lakad at sinusuri ang isla.

Elle heaved a sigh. She knows that her security is too much but Nick wanted the best for her safety. The two bodyguards following her around were the best in country. The two also served as head bodyguards for the president of the Philippines. She felt so important knowing that fact. Nick must've spent a fortune for her safety.

He spent a fortune for her— from their wedding ceremony, to the reception, to the honeymoon, and to the cost of her overall security. He's spending a lot for her yet she knows he doesn't like spending.

Elle's heart tightened a little, causing a slight pang of pain on her chest. Is he really spending his money because of their deal? Or was it because of his concern about her and Andre's safety? Iyon lang ba ang nararamdaman nito para sa kanya?

She shook her head as if it could erase the bothersome thought in her head.

Kailangan niyang makuntento sa kung anong kayang ibigay ni Nick. He promised he'll return her affections in a way and he's doing a great job at it. He always treasured her with his kisses, his touch. Nick always made her feel secured and cared for. His genuine concern about her well being almost overwhelmed her and that's enough. Hindi tamang maghangad pa siya ng mas higit pa mula sa asawa, kahit na sinabi naman nito na susubukang suklian ang kanyang nararamdaman.

Pressing her lips together, she swallowed the lump forming in her throat. Can she live forever with her one-sided love? She'll never know.

Elle closed her eyes as the morning breeze brushed her skin. She inhaled the cold, fresh air and it relieved her of unwanted thoughts. Kakaiba talaga ang lamig ng hangin sa umaga lalo na't halos hindi pa sumisikat ang araw. As she was inhaling the breeze, she prayed that the peace that she felt at the moment will stay and never falter.

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NICK cussed under his breath as he steered the wheel of his car so that he could take the nearest left turn from the lane he took, or else he will be going straight to NLEX and there will be no turning back for a at least half an hour.

He threw a glance at the rear-view mirror and he saw the white van aggressively following him with an impressive speed. Tila ba alam nito ang binabalak niya.

He was on his way to the meeting with Marco Refiling when, suddenly, a van started following him.

Nick clicked his tongue. He knew it. He knew Marco will discover his agenda, bit he didn't expect it to be so soon.

Beads of sweat formed on his temple. Napahigpit rin ang paghawak ni Nick sa manibela. He's constantly cussing and clicking his tongue as the van started to close in on the bumper of his car.

Then, Elle flashed in his mind.

Oh, no. Does Marco know where Elle is, too?

With his hand trembling, he reached for his phone from his pocket. Hindi iyon naging madali dahil hindi niya maalis ang tingin sa daan. He noticed that there's a police car started to follow them.

At least that will make him safe.

"Fuck!" His phone slipped from his hands and the sudden happenstance took his eyes from the road for a second. Kasabay noon ay ang pag-gewang ng sasakyan.