Her Romeo Has a Gun

12 | Cruise

I honestly don't know what to freakin' expect in that cruise ship.

Nung tinanong ko kanina si Knox, di naman siya masyadong nagbigay ng information.

"Just remember that like the party before, it's just a front. Maraming businessmen na naman ang nandun, pretending to relax and enjoy the cruise. But that's a front for various drug dealings. Luis is being cautious, ayaw na niyang maulit yung raid na nangyari dati. Doing it while in the cruise is a wise idea."

Yun lang ang sabi niya kanina tapos ay naging busy na naman siya sa phone niya.

Nasa kotse kami ngayon, dadaan daw muna kami sa mall para bumili ng mga kailangan namin.

When we got inside the mall, I immediately went to the swimwear section. Sabi kasi ni Knox, we will stop at different islands while in the cruise. Most people won't get off the ship because they will be there solely for the transactions, but Knox said I should buy some swimwear just in case. Sabi raw kasi ni Luis, we'll stay there for approximately 4 days.

I picked two rash guards, two beach shorts, one pair of bikini (I brought the one I used when we were in Cebu), and one sundress for cover-up. I saw this cute summer hat too kaya binili ko narin. Si Knox naman ang magbabayad eh.

When we were done, bumalik ulit kami sa kotse at nagpatuloy sa biyahe. After an hour, nakarating din kami sa port.

I saw lots of people pero ibang way ang dinaanan namin, dun sa di masyadong matao. May lumapit kay Knox na lalaking nakaitim tapos ay bumulong sa kanya. Tumango lang siya tapos ay hinila na ko at sumunod na kami dun sa lalaki.

Yeah, he was holding my hand the whole time.

Naglakad kami saglit tapos ay huminto sa harap ng napakalaking cruise ship.

"Wow." I can't help but be amazed.

Umakyat kami sa parang hagdan, pagdating sa tuktok may crew na sumalubong sa amin. We were guided inside tapos ay itinuro kami sa magiging kwarto namin.

I looked around. One king sized bed, a bathroom ensuite, classy drawers, and large glass windows overlooking the sea.

Nilapag ko agad ang maleta ko tapos ay dumiretso na sa bintana. The view is amazing.

"Just rest first, there will be a party later. I'll just fetch you but for now, stay here and don't go out."

I know a command when I hear one, at wala akong balak suwayin si Knox.

I don't know the people roaming around this ship but one thing's for sure, they're bad news.

"Yep, I'll stay here."

Wala akong magawa kaya inayos ko nalang yung gamit namin. Di ko namalayang nakatulog pala ako. Nagising ako sa mahinang pagtapik sakin ni Knox.

"What time is it?" I asked sleepily.

"It's 7pm." Napansin kong bagong ligo siya, he only has a towel wrapped around his waist.

Dumiretso siya sa maleta niya at naghalungkat ng damit. "You should get ready, the party starts at 8pm. As much as I want to just rest, hindi pwede kasi kailangan ako ni Luis mamaya."

Nakatalikod siya sakin kaya di niya nakitang ang tagal ko pang tumitig sa likod niya bago ako tumayo at dumiretso sa bathroom. He's really blessed with a nice body.

Naalala ko tuloy yung naisip ko dati nung unang kita ko sa kanya, dapat talaga ay nagmodel na lang siya.

After taking a shower, I saw a robe and put it on instead of the towel. Lumabas ako at naabutan ko si Knox na nakatanaw sa labas ng bintana habang may kausap sa phone. He was wearing a white dress shirt with a black leather jacket.