ALLURING FIRES (COMPLETED)

Chapter 12

The view on the way to Fuego Spring is sorrounded by elevated cliff and bamboo trees, the temperature is starting to cool down. Amoy na amoy ko ang alak na nilalaklak ng kalalakihan naming kasama, paminsan-minsan ding umiinom si Natalie kasama sina Cindy at Nadine, habang nakatulala lang ako sa mga batong talampas.

"You're seems not okay lately." Tumabi saakin si Zhavia, "What's bothering you?" May hawak syang baso ng alak, paunti-unti niya yung iniinom.

"I'm just.." I sighed, "I feel tired with the paperworks, and of course, Tuecer. I can't help thinking about him." She tapped my shoulder signing me to let go of my thoughts that I've been keeping for the past few days.

"Tuecer's smart and strong, he can pass this storm in his life. Don't worry too much," binigay niya saakin ang alak ngunit tinanggihan ko 'yon.

"But still, I'm terrified.." pinagmasdan ko ang malinaw na tubig, "I'm not ready to see Tuecer with big responsibilities on his shoulder. He's too young to carry their company, sakanya uuwi ang lahat Zhav, he is the inheritor, he keeps telling me he wants to take it slow that's why he's working as a captain," napayakap ako sa sarili dahil sa malamig na paligid, "It is a sudden event, he didn't expect this. Sigurado ako na mahihirapan sya."

Bahagyang tumango si Zhavia bago hinubad ang suot na damit at short, she's wearing blue swimsuit, kitang-kita ang kurba ng kaniyang katawan dahil mahigpit ang hapit ng one piece sakanya, napalinga ako sa paligid, nakarating na pala kami ng lagoon, hinila ako ni Zhavia paharap sakanya, "In that case, kung alam mong mahihirapan sya, hindi mo naman sya iiwan diba? You will stay with him through thick and thin, diba?" Hinimas niya ang balikat ko, "That's what he needs from you. But for now," tinignan niya ako mula ulo hanggang paa, "Lets have fun!" Tinaas niya ang camera bago lumayas saaking harapan.

Napabuntong-hininga ako, I'm thinking too much. I need peace of mind too, dahil sa presko ng paligid pakiramdam ko mawawala lahat ng aking pino-problema. Sinimulan ko ng tanggalin ang suot na tee habang tumalon na sila sa tubig, I'm not kind of a conservative lady so I can confidently wear two piece infront of everyone, My cleavage is shown in the swimsuit bra I'm wearing, aside from the bandage in my thigh, my skin is flawless, I won't deny I have smaller waist yet wider hips and large chest. My skin-tone is fair that matches the yellow-orange color of my swimsuit.

After fixing myself, I face Zhavia floating in the lagoon with the other girls, "I'll take a photo of you." Kinuha ko ang camera niya, ngunit inilingan niya ako.

"Mamaya na 'yan, come! The water is so fresh and warm." Napairap ako sa kawalan, bahagya akong napalingon kay Chauser, he's raising his eyebrows at me like I did something wrong, nagsimula ring maghubad sina Hashem at nagpaunahan sa paglusob ng tubig.

"What's wrong with you again?" Hindi ko mapigilang sungitan sya, ang pagbagsak ng tubig mula sa mahabang talon ang maririnig mo sa paligid na sinasabayan ng huni ng mga ibon sa kakahuyan.

Napasinghap ito at halos magsalubong ang kilay, "You can wear a shirt, Ms Hamilton. Two piece don't look good on you."

Tumayo na ako at nakapamewang syang hinarap, "First and foremost Dr. Rhodes, keep your opinion for yourself because I'm not dressing up for you." I rolled my eyes before diving in lagoon, I am a fool for believing Zhavia, she said its warm but it's super cold.

"So, the staff say we can jump from there," Tinuro ni Nadine ang pinanggalingan ng talon, "It's safe naman daw, usually tourists visits this place for that."

"Its sounds exciting!" Napapalakpak ako habang hindi maipinta ang mukha ni Zhavia, "Come on, we should try, ang boring naman kung maliligo lang tayo." Half of them agreed, majority wins kaya't umahon kami kahit napilitan lang si Zhavia at Arcelie.