The Crimson Flames

Capitolo 7

We're on our way to the Casa De Los Sueños, a well-known resort nationwide. It offers a majestic view of the shore and surrounded by a lot of islands to explore. It also offers different water activities. Meron ding mangroves, caves, tropical and virgin beaches. It was maintained amazingly, I remember exploring there when I was a kid. With all the pressure I had last week, this vacation is very much needed.

I took a glimpse outside, a familiar path was beginning to show, a red brick mansion was also there, napapaligiran ito ng naglalakihang damo na bahagyang sumasayaw sa ihip ng hangin, ito ay nagmistulang abandong bahay o mas nagmumukhang haunted mansion sa gabi. I believe it was built ages ago. There was a brief history about that huge house. It is about a prominent politician family who moved to another country after facing issues that led to a tragedy.

I didn't reply to Rocco when he sent me the message. I don't want to show a signal that it was okay for me to be a third party. I know that it was just a compliment and it does not mean that he was flirting but his girlfriend might get the wrong idea. I'm also a girl and I respect their relationship.

Mahirap para sa akin na hindi pansinin si Rocco since almost three days ko din siyang naging crush at hindi ako magsisinungaling, crush ko pa rin siya hanggang ngayon. I maybe marupok but at least slight only.

"Temi are you okay? Last week ka pa ganyan. May nangyari ba sa pinuntahan niyong game last week?" Terry said while driving. Siguro, she noticed that I couldn't act sane. I'm sitting beside her and Madie is peacefully sleeping at the back. Yung mga gamit namin ay nasa likod.

We will stay at the resort for three days and two nights. Terry reserved a room ahead of time since mahirap magbook ngayon dahil summer na. I wonder if we will spend our vacation outside the country next month. Since we have much time left before school starts.

"Yup ate, I'm fine. Walang nangyari last week. Baka imagination mo lang 'yon. Ikaw ha, imagination mo ang limit," I teased. Safe na ako, hindi na niya ako tatanungin. She probably got the hint that I'm not comfortable at the topic.

Nung nakarating na kami ay sumalubong sa akin ang maalat na amoy ng dagat, I love this. Since it is already brunch, I see people and few families enjoying their time here. Nagkalat rin ang mga waiters na nag a-assist ng mga guests. The pristine water of the sea is so damn inviting na parang gusto kong maging sirena bigla, tamang tingin lang sa mga lalaking nasa barko tapos isusumpa ng pusit.

"Kargahin mo nga muna si Madie, tutulungan ko lang silang magdala ng gamit natin,"pertaining to the room boys that was carrying most of our things. Bigla akong natauhan sa boses ni Terry

I was on my way to the lobby habang karga pa rin si Madie at tulog pa. Nagmukha tuloy akong batang ina, pinagtitinginan ako ng mga matanda na nasa accomodation area. If not mistaken nasa dalwang pamilya ang nandito. hindi na talaga maaiwasan ang mga mapanuring mata sa mundong ito. But one thing is for sure, I can't control on what's circulating in their minds, so might as well do what I want to do because at the end of the day people will say something about me, and it's not my problem anymore. Pero nakakatawa ngayon gusto ko tuloy magdala na nagsasabing tita niya ako! Tita!

Nabibigatan na rin ako sa batang ito kaya umupo muna ako sa couch dahil wala sa aking yung card ng kwarto, kukunin pa lang ni Terry. I was offered some mocktails, but I rejected it, I am still want to wait for my friends before boozing and get wasted. Instead, I requested for some fresh fruits for my niece and a berry crunch smoothie bowl for me. I also grabbed some spa booklets and to my surprise my favorite spa just opened their branch here. Ananda Spa. Terry and Amber would be so thrilled if they knew about this.