Cursed Kiss (Curse #1)

Chapter 31

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Chapter 31

"Flores para ti, señorita," a delivery boy came by again.

"Mucho gracias," I smiled at him and signed the form in his hand.

I closed the gate and went back inside of the manor. Dumiretso ako sa kusina at inilapag sa kitchen counter ang pangatlong bulaklak na natanggap ko ngayong umaga.

"What am I gonna do with these flowers? Cook it for breakfast?" Sergio complained. He was brewing an espresso for me. "I also received expensive bouquets earlier while you were up in your room praying. Your suitors sure have some money to burn."

Maaga pa pero suot niya na ang itim na suit niyang hindi ko man lang nakitaan ng gusot kailan man. Mukha na rin siyang nakaligo at sobrang bango na katulad ng nakasanayan.

"Do whatever you see fit." I smiled and winked at him before getting my espresso.

"Perhaps you are too playful at the hospital," he said, accusing me.

I gave him a smile. "Play? I don't do that."

Over the years I've been here at España. Hindi ako kailanman naglaro. Sure, sometimes I respond for fun with smiles and glances but I know my limits, once I felt that they were taking it too seriously, I don't think twice about discarding them pronto.

"This one is from Dr. Botello." He showed me a bouquet of pink roses. That suitor is old. I don't like him. Might as well tell him to stop sooner.

"Send them a letter to make them stop."," I said.

He winked at me. "Right away," his eyes darted to another bouquet, the one I received by myself. "This one is from the Philippines. From your brother to be exact. It even has a letter."

Natigil ako sa paghigop ng kape at agad na napatayo. Mabilisan kong naagaw kay Sergio ang sulat at ang bulaklak. Hindi ko man lang napansin kanina ang sender nito. Paano siya nakapagpadala ng bulaklak? Nandito ba siya sa España? Bakit hindi niya ako pinuntahan dito? May kliyente ba siya rito kaya napaaga ang lipad niya?

My hopes went down the drain when I read the letter.

Nowie,

I sent you a bouquet and a letter through a local shop but I am still here in the Philippines. I remember that your birthday is drawing near so I sent you your favorite flowers. White lilies. December is drawing near, malamig na at malapit nang umulan ng niyebe. Wear thick clothes. Always.

I don't have time to have a chat with you via Skype or Messenger but I'll try to. There's just a lot of cases going on. Read the Ph tabloids sometimes so you will be aware of what's happening here. I'll try to take a leave from work so that I can visit you there in Spain in time for Thanksgiving.

I'll also try to open the topic of your return during the dinner when I get home. Para naman madala kita pabalik rito sa Pilipinas para sa Death Anniversary ni Papa.

That's all. Wear warm clothes, and stay healthy until I get there. I love you my dearest sister.

Your brother,

Rahim.

Disyembre na nga pala ulit.

Years ago. Matapos kong sabihin kay Deo ang gusto ko. Three days after that my sister and I flew to España. Hindi ko naman alam na ganoon pala kaaga ang alis namin. Sakto namang narito na ako sa España nang malaman ko na wala na si Papa. Naaksidente siya papauwi galing sa business trip.