Dancing With Fire (TO BE PUBLISHED)

Wakas

And we're done with Lost Island Series #4!

Maraming-maraming salamat sa pagmamahal n'yo sa characters ko! Sa Mikmik boys, kina Daddy Rai at Sera. This isn't possible without your support.

Mahal ko kayo, Archers! Nakatapos nanaman ako ng istorya kasama kayo.

See you soon, Lucian!

This is for you. This is Dancing With Fire's epilogue. *punas luha*

xxx

Wakas

Dancing With Fire

"HOW ARE YOU handling it?" My eyes shifted to Wave. I shook my head.

"I have to find a lead," I answered.

"May nakuha ka na ba kahit papaano?" Caspian asked while sipping his wine.

"I met a woman," I said, and their gazes immediately turned to me.

"Kakamatay lang ng fiancée mo, tapos may babae ka na agad?" Lucian exclaimed.

"Fuck you," I cursed. "Wala akong babae. And Akisha isn't my fiancée. I never agreed to my mother's plans."

"Sa tingin mo, sino ang may gawa nito sa kanya?"

I shrugged, staring blankly at the wineglass.

"Hindi kaya ang mga Tan?" ani Warrion kaya nilingon ko siya.

"How can you say that?" I asked.

"I don't mean to accuse anyone, I'm just guessing. Alice Tan is obsessed with you, Vioxx. Noon pa. Remember the party years ago? That woman is something else. Noong in-announce na ipapakasal ka kay Akisha, nagwala siya. Nagpa-press conference pa at sigurado 'ko, siya ang nagkalat ng mga issue."

I sighed and nodded, remembering what happened that night at the party.

"That makes sense," Lucian commented. "Pero hindi rin. Ganyan ka ba ka-gwapo para magpatayan sila para sa 'yo?"

I glared at Lucian. My idiotic cousins laughed. I just shook my head.

"Fuck you, Castanier. Yes, I am fucking handsome, but that's too much. I don't think someone would go that far out of envy and jealousy," I said, my forehead creasing.

"Too much, but not impossible, Vioxx," Cas replied. "Don't forget what those people—Cheska—did to my Reev. It's possible."

I stared at him, sighed, remembering what happened to Polaris.

"I'll add her to my list," I said, then glanced at Warrion. "Could you help me check the CCTVs around the area?"

"Sure." He nodded. "What else can I do? How about that witness?"

"I'll take care of the witness," I said. "Babalitaan ko kayo kung anong sasabihin niya. Get me someone, another one to check on her—someone from your team for her safety. Tinanggihan niya iyong malaki ang katawan na nauna, natatakot daw siya."

"I've got one in mind," Warrion said. "You know Lando? Retired army, part of my team. He works undercover."

"Yes, that would do." I nodded. "I need protection for that woman. She has family. I can't risk it."

"Alright, name?"

"Serafine Veronica Mendez," I answered.

"Pretty name, huh? Maganda?" Caspian teased. Tumaas ang kilay ko.

"That's my business, Alcantara."

He laughed, raising his hand as if surrendering.

"I was just asking! Bakit apektado ka? Maganda, ano?"