Binuksan ni Carmina nang malaki ang bintana at nagtuloy ang paningin sa himpapawid.
The sky is painted with fiery streaks of red and orange. Almost luminous and hypnotic to the eye while vague shadow of darkness loomed over the trees below, like a monochrome cover.
As seconds continue to tick, the remaining light struggled to prevail trying to reach out to touch the branches of the trees and feel the softness of leaves...perhaps to assure a bright new day awaiting tomorrow. This cycle of time always been a nice way of reminding her that she was a part of nature.
Binawi ng dalaga ang paningin at nalipat sa pinagmulan nang naririnig niyang ingay na papalapit sa kubo. It's Marco with a girl clutching on his right arm. Tinatangay ng hangin papunta sa kaniyang tainga ang malamyos na tawa ng babae. Behind them is Julito pulling a bulky handcarry.
Umalis siya sa may bintana at bumalik sa kaniyang higaan, hindi para magkunwaring tulog. Bagkus ay inayos niya ang sarili. May bisita at ayaw naman niyang magmukhang kalat doon sa kubo 'pag nakita siya nito.
“Do you think so?” The woman's voice was soft followed by a mellow giggled. "This is lovely."
Sumilip siya sa awang ng pintuan ng kuwarto. Pumanhik ang babae at humantong agad sa kaniya ang mga mata nito dahil sa limitadong espasyo. Bahagya siyang ngumiti. Tinugon naman nito nang tipid na ngiti at muling bumaling kay Marco na nakatingin na rin sa kaniya.
Her outfit showcased the sculpted figure underneath the clothing. Tapered waist, fair and lustrous complexion. Her delicate small face framed a set of dazzling brown eyes, a button nose, and lips pouted in a sexually suggestive way.
Stray strands of her wavy hair fell in front of her face as she looked down and scuffed Marco's right hand. She laced her fingers gleamed in mercury-red fingernails with the digits of his forelimb. This woman is declaring her possession.
Umangat ang kilay niya at hindi na naghintay nang hudyat. Lumabas siya para estimahin ang bisitang sa kilos pa lang ay pinangangalandakan nang pag-aari nito ang lalaking kahawak-kamay.
"Ruz, this is Carmina Juana." Marco introduced her to the gorgeous guest.
"Hi, I'm Ruzzia, pleasure to know you." Hindi shake-hands ang inalok nito kundi matunog na halik sa kaniyang pisngi.
Hindi niya iyon inasahan kaya medyo late ang kaniyang reaction. "The pleasure is mine." Gumanti siya ng damping halik dito.
"She will be your housemate," biro ni Marco, pagkuwa'y inakay nito ang babae patungo sa kaliwang parte ng looban ng kubo. May higaan doon at may bihisan na gawa sa pawid na napalilibutan ng bulaklaking kurtina. "This is your bed. Comfort room is right at the back."
Tumango si Ruzzia.
"Be right back, ladies, with your dinner ready." Nagpaalam sa kanila si Marco matapos ihimpil ni Julito sa ibaba ng higaan ang hand carry.
"Thank you, Marco." Pahabol ni Ruzzia na sumunod pa hanggang sa may pintuan at kumakaway.
"Welcome to San Juan," pahayag niya sa magaan na timbre.
Lumingon ang babae at marahang tumango, may ngiting nakapaskil sa labi.
"There's much to see, despite the foul feedback I heard while coming here," komento nito at naglakad pabalik sa higaan nito.
"Bawing-bawi sa magagandang tanawin," sang-ayon niya.
"Matagal ka na rito?" Naupo sa katre ang babae at hinaplos-haplos ang nakalatag na bed sheet.
"Around four months I think."
"Must be tough for you dealing with these awful events here."
"Yeah, I don't know if things like these can get used to in some way. Palagay ko hindi talaga ako masasanay."
BINABASA MO ANG
BGT 05: KISSING THE VENOM
RomanceA beauty who blooms once in every century. Carmina Juana Duran. For Marco Sandejaz, this woman is equal to a cold moon above, beautiful beyond compare yet so far for his reach even in his sinful imagination. Pero paano kung matatagpuan niya ang d...
