Chapter Twelve
I always see the breathtaking photos of Highlands Golfclub in the internet at masasabi kong walang panama ang mga picture na iyon sa actual na lugar.
The Highlands hotel was breathtaking to say the least. May higanteng water fountain sa harap at may driveway na paikot. The hotel was grand enough na kahit ako ay mahihiyang tumapak sa carpeted floor.
Adam gave the keys to the valet. Agad siyang lumapit sa akin at inilahad ang kaniyang braso. Still in awe, I hooked my arm on his and stayed by his side while we walk through the rotating door. May bumati sa amin at ngumiti pa nang ilahad ang hotel.
" This is far from what I had imagined!" bulong ko kay Adam kasi nakakalula yung nakita ko sa loob. If the hotel was grand enough on the inside, mas lalo naman sa loob!
He lowly chuckled on my ear. Naramdaman kong dumaplis ang kaniyang labi sa akin dahil bumulong siya.
" You are amusing to watch, Kitten."
Pinigilan ko ang mapangiti nang todo sa kaniyang sinabi. I just held on to him tighter when he approached the front desk and ask for his reservation.
When he thanked the receptionist, someone ushered us through the halls. May iilan kaming painting na nadaanan, some were old photos of people with a golf club.
Inihatid kami ng isang staff sa medyo labas na part ng hotel. Since the hotel was located on the higher part of the land, kitang-kita ang malawak na golf course sa di kalayuan. May daan sa may gilid ng hotel, and from that point there were white golf carts.
" Adam!" A baritone voice called Adam. Pareho kaming napalingon ni Adam sa pinanggalingan ng boses na iyon.
A man in his thirties approached us with a smile. Sa likod nito ay may nakasunod na tatlong lalaki at lahat sila ay may dalang baso ng whiskey.
" Gregg." Adam acknowledge the guy and gave him a hand shake. Ngumisi yung Gregg at napatingin sa akin. He raised a brow and then looked at Adam in a teasing manner.
" You brought a lady? That's a surprise!" aniya kay Adam at inilahad ang kamay sa akin.
" Greggory Mason, at your service!"
I looked at Adam and he cocked his head, urging me to introduce myself. Maluwang akong ngumiti at tinanggap ang kamay ni Gregg.
" Alysson Rivera, pleasure to meet you."
He tsked. " I am more pleased to meet you, Miss Alysson." he winked. Ngumisi siya pabalik kay Adam na para bang tinutukso ito.
The other guys from the back also came forward and greeted Adam. Nagpakilala din sila sa akin at sinabing business associates sila ni Gregg.
" Gregg owns a landmining company. He is a business partner of my brother."
" How come you are friends?" I asked him while we walk. Nasa unahan sina Greggory at papasok pa lang kami sa fine dining hall.
" It's a small world, Kitten. Gregg's company provides ten percent of the opals in C.G. We have different partners when it comes to collecting gems and putting them in different jewelries. As of now, Gregg is helping me get Mallari's company to partner with us."
" What does he provide, then?" I asked him while looking at the Mallari guy. He kind of resembled an Arabian guy. Matangos ang ilong at misteryoso ang mga mata. His eyes were hooded and dark. And his stubbles made him looked rugged, too.
" Poudretteite, one of the rarest gems in the world. He is one lucky bastard to own a land mine which is rich in Poudretteite."
" I bet it's beautiful." komento ko sa sinasabi niyang gem.
