"Good morning, Miss Autumn!" The resort staff shouted in pure bliss.
The greeted me with a pure blast of energy. They're smile was so good to the eyes. Nakakahawa rin kaya napangiti ako.
They were in a line as they all welcomed me. The boys are on the left while the girls are on the right side. They're wearing the uniform for the staff of the resort. The girls are on the tight dark blue dress with a pink floral scarf. While the boys are on their dark blue shirt and pants with a pink line on the side of their dress. They were also a logo of the resort on their dresses.
It was already ten o'clock in the morning so the sun is literally burning my skin. It's good thing that I'm wearing this large straw hat and purple aviator. I'm also wearing this floral romper bodysuit.
My lips parted when a girl suddenly went to me and gave me a flower necklace. Isinuot niya ito sa akin habang nakangiti kaya nahawa rin ako sa kaniya. A wide smile stretched on my lips.
As soon as I get out of the lobby, my lips parted in awe. The sun rays touches my skin. The warm wind made my hair messed up a bit. This resort is so majestically beautiful.
In the end of the island, where is on the right side, is the two big building inspired to a royal palace. They called it the luxury royal palace.
The one on the left side is what we call the modern palace. On the right side is the vintage palace. I was like watching a movie that has a kings and queens, princes and princesses. It has also a big bridge in the center that connects the two palace.
Woah... this is amazing.
On the left side of the palace is the villas. Nasa malayo ito at nasa itaas. If you are in the middle of the ocean, you can see the villa from there.
If you want the comfort of your home and wanted to be peace, you can choose one of the villas. But if you wanted to have fun and wanted to experienced being a princess, then you can go to the palace.
My eyes went to where the ocean were. The pristine white sands and turquoise calm water made me excited. Gusto ko ng mag-swimming!
"Good morning, Miss Mallari!" Ngumiti ng tipid si Ms. Ocampo pagkalabas ko pa lang ng lobby.
You are welcomed with the resorts' lobby first thing if you wanted to go here. I guess it was just common in every resorts or hotels. But our lobby is the same vibe with the royal palace. The golden chandelier that illuminated the whole lobby, the luxurious and elegant sofa, clean and shining marble floor, artistic and medieval paintings. I felt like I was watching a shining diamond gems.
I smiled at the good-looking manager of our resort. Ang hanggang batok niyang buhok ay nababagay sa sopistikada niyang mukha. Naka violet siyang corporate attire at pink na scarf na siyang theme ng resort. She was petite. I think she was already in her mid-thirties.
Ms. Emilyn Ocampo the manager of Resort. She was already eight years in this Resort.
"We already arranged a meeting for you, seven o'clock in the evening later."
I gave her a small smile before nodding. "Okay? Where can I stay for the meantime?"
"As you requested, we already arranged a villa for you. Your things are already there." ngumiti siya ng tipid.
I slowly nodded. Naglakad kaming dalawa ng sabay habang pinapakita niya sa akin ang malaking pagbabago ng resort.
I was amazed by her stories. I didn't know that this resort will go this far. I mean, it was just a small hotel back then, but now, it is the most luxurious resort in the Asia.
"Royal Paradise Resort features 10 swimming pools, big and magnificent water park," she pointed the big water park on our far right side.
It is placed on the middle of the resort. My eyes twinkled in delight as my lips also parted in amazement. As I watch the water park from here, I can see the smiling faces of the children while their parents are watching them closely.
Wow...
"It has also a gym, yoga studio, convenience store, a sweet café, a bar, and also an 18 hole golf course."
Tumango-tango ako. This resort is so large, that's a fact.
"It has also a 24 restaurants. Some are placed near the villas above. And there are 26 well-appointed villas with a one bedroom each, one bathroom, mini kitchen and a living room. Also, we have some activities here for the tourist to have some fun. Zipline, jet ski, banana boats, speedboat riding, windsurfing, name it." She explained it all to me.
We rode a golf cart for me to go to my villa. The resort is large kaya natagalan pa bago kami nakarating sa itaas kung nasaan ang villa ko. She explained to me everything while we are waiting for the golf cart to stopped.
"Thank you," I said as I get out of the golf cart.
"Enjoy your stay here," she gave me a small smile before bidding her goodbye to me.
I watched her as she slid herself on the golf cart. I watched the golf cart fade away as I stand there with my both hands intertwined together elegantly.
I sighed heavily as I roamed my eyes from my spot. All I can see is the green trees, the nature, and the blue wide ocean. I smiled. This is ethereal.
Papasok na sana ako sa aking villa pagkatapos kong tingnan ang paligid nang may dumaan na golf cart sa harap ko. I immediately stepped back.
Usually, hindi ko iyon papansinin. But when I saw the passenger of the golf cart, my eyes widened and my jaw dropped.
Dalawa ang nakasakay sa likod. They are very familiar to my eyes. Pero ang nakaagaw ng pansin ko ay ang lalake sa bandang kanan.
He was wearing a Gucci polo shirt that suited him too well. Makikita ang maskulado niyang katawan. His muscles are on the right places. The Balenciaga rubber slides and the Prada black-tinted sunglasses are making him too hot than he ever is.
The cold brisk of wind blow his hair causing it to get mess. But that didn't matter, it seems like he was the gorgeous man that my eyes ever laid on.
And when he moved his sunglasses from his eyes, my heart skipped a beat. My lips parted because I felt like I didn't have an access to the wind, I can't breathe.
As our eyes locked, I felt like the world stopped spinning to hear my fast racing heartbeat.
And when he winked, I totally lost it. Hindi ako makagalaw. Nanigas ako sa aking kinatatayuan. I was mad at him because he's giving me this kind of reaction but I am also mad at myself for reacting this way.
I closed my eyes to feel that moment that I regretted for a second. I wish I didn't close my eyes. I wish I kept our eyes locked.
Nang iminulat ko ang mga mata ay bumungad sa akin ang magandang tanawin na kanina ko pa pinagmamasdan. I blinked enumerable times as my brain wondered somewhere.
I thinked at it deeply. I just saw him, right? That jerk made my blood boil. I saw him. Or di I just hallucinate about him?
It seems like it was just my wide imagination who are running wildly this days. It's impossible for him to be here, right?
Hindi pa rin iyon nawala sa isip ko kahit na nasa loob na ako ng villa. Imposible naman sigurong pumunta sila dito. This resort is a crowded place. Models like him always avoid crowd places. It's impossible.
As soon as I entered the villa, the comfort of peacefulness and serenity enveloped me. The place was so quite, peaceful, and tranquil.
Ang mini kitchen agad ang bumungad sa akin pagkapasok ko. The living room was on the right side of the villa. The villa is made of hard wood. It complimented the nature. The king size bed is near the sliding door that lead to the infinity pool.
Pumunta ako roon at nang tuluyan ng nakalapit ay binuksan ang sliding door. Umihip ang malakas na hangin dahilan para sumabog ang buhok ko.
My lips parted as I saw the mesmerizing scenery from here. The green plants from the nature are complementing the blue water from the wide sea and pool in front of me.
Makikita ang kabuoan ng resort mula rito. The crowd of people is now so tiny in my eyes. I can also see from here the boats that sailing on the big vast ocean.
Pinusod ko ang ngayon ay magulo ng buhok bago pumasok na sa loob para ayusin ang mga dalang gamit. As I put my clothes on the cabinet, my phone suddenly rang. Sinagot ko iyon sa isiping si Clea ang tumatawag.
"Yeah?" Inipit ko ang cellphone sa gitna ng taenga at balikat ko. Some strands of my hair fell on my face.
"Where are you? We already booked a villa. Kita na lang tayo sa restaurant."
Kumunot ang nuo ko pero sa huli ay tumango na lang dahil binabaan na niya ako ng tawag. Napairap ako.
I am now in front of the quite restaurant near my villa. Pagkatapos magbihis ay dumiretso na ako rito.
This restaurant is so quite and peaceful that I can only hear the bird singing, the trees swaying because of the strong wind, and the chitchats and murmurs of some people inside.
I entered the restaurant. This restaurant is located in the center of the villas. Kung tinatamad kang pumunta sa baba para kumain, pwedeng dito na lang para malapit. And in our case, tinatamad siguro si Clea. If you wanted to eat peacefully, then this restaurant is for you.
My three inches cone heel clicked on the marble floor. As I roamed my eyes in the restaurant, my eyes instantly went to Clea and...
Zach?
Wait, what?! Why is he here?
Namilog ang mga mata ko habang nakatingin sa kanilang dalawa na nakaupo ng komportable.
Zach's right arm are on the back of Clea's chair, while his left hand is playing with Clea's hand. Meanwhile, Clea is busy taking pictures with one hand when her gaze lift up. Our eyes locked.
Wtf?! Nagkabalikan na sila?!
I immediately went to them. Clea greeted me with a warm hug while Zach just gave me a nod. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.
Hindi nagbago ang ekspreksyon niya. Hindi man lang natakot o nagulat. Hindi nabura ang ngisi sa mukha niya. His hair was disheveled. Mataas at maskulado, papasa rin bilang model. His skin was a bit tanned, ganiyan siguro dahil galing siya sa probinsya.
I sat down on my chair as I threw dagger looks on Clea. She chuckled as she wrapped her little hand on Zach's masculine arm and she stuck her tounge out on me.
Umirap ako at pinagcross ang mga braso. "So, nagkabalikan talaga kayo?" I asked.
"Obviously," si Clea.
"Ang rupok mo naman! Hindi ka man lang nagpakipot or pwede naman na pinahaba mo muna bago mo sagutin ulit! Bumigay ka agad, eh! Hindi mo man lang ako inisip. Magiging third wheel na naman ako!"
Clea shifted on her seat with her eyes glistening in excitement. "Actually, hindi ka na magiging third wheel! May irereto ako sa 'yo!" she then, giggled as she wiggled her thick brows.
"Talaga?" I pretended to be happy and interested. I even shifted on my seat as I lean closer to her.
Nagningning ang mga mata niya sa narinig at bahagyang nanlalaki dahil sa gulat. Hindi siguro makapaniwala dahil ngayon pa lang ako naging interesado sa mga inerereto niya.
But sorry to burst her bubble and little hope, I was just pretending to be interested.
Magsasalita na sana siya, siguro sasabihin ang pangalan ng irereto kuno niya, pero hindi ko na siya binigyan ng pagkakataong makapagsalita.
"Say something and I'll definitely cut your tounge with this knife." I said seriously with my right hand twisting a knife. "I'm not even interested."
Nang nakita ang marahas na pagtikom ng mga labi niya ay hindi ko na napigilan ang kumakawalang ngisi. Her lips are pursed tightly and her forehead creased. Para siyang batang nagtatantrums.
We ordered our food but I went to the washroom first. Dali-dali akong nagretouch at nang matapos ay hinugasan ang mga kamay. Nang matapos sa ginagawa ay lumabas na ako.
As I went out of the bathroom, the irritation on my body awakened as I met those eyes of his.
The leader of Eclipse who was now smirking at me. My eyebrows met and my lips pursed in frustration. At the same time, I was surprised he was here. Sana lang siya lang mag-isa ang nandito.
"What are you doing here?"
"It seems like you're not satisfy with my presence here. Gusto mo na bang umalis ako?" he echoed.
"I'm not satisfy with just by looking at you. Ano bang ginagawa mo dito?" I crossed my arms as I looked at her from head to toe.
"Why? Am I not allowed here?"
"For me? Yes! Kung pwede nga lang harangan ka sa lobby pa lang, ginawa ko na. Not now, but soon! I will own—"
Hindi pa ako tapos sa sasabihin nang putulin niya ito.
"As if! This resort is not yours yet. And will never be yours!"
My lips protruded in annoyance at what he said. I pouted as I rolled my eyes. Narinig ko siyang tumawa ng mahina bago niya ginulo ang buhok ko.
My irritation feels like really on the edge. Tiningnan ko siya ng masama pero nilagay niya lang ang braso niya sa balikat ko. Inayos ko ang nagulong buhok at sinapak siya sa braso. He didn't care though. He didn't even flinch a bit like it was just a light hit.
Sinubukan kong tanggalin ang mabigat na brasong nakapatong sa balikat ko pero hindi ko nagawa. I heard him chuckled but then out of the sudden, he suddenly didn't talk which confuse me.
I felt him stiffened. He quietly moved his arm on my shoulder. I nearly heard his curses on his head because of his heavy breathing.
In confusion, I looked at him and I caught him looking ahead of us so I gazed his vision.
And when my eyes went to that direction, my eyes widened in shocked but at the same time, because of amazement.
The members of Eclipse, the most famous boyband is here, in front of me!
Para akong natulos sa kinatatayuan nang makita ang mga pares ng mga mata nila ng apat. At sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, I felt really small beside this group of five people.
Para akong nilagutan ng hininga at binuhusan ng malamig na tubig nang masalubong ko ang malamig na mga mata ni Red. My breathing hitch. I felt like I was under the sea, drowning and can't breath. Nalunod na ako sa malalalim niyang nga mata.
Gusto ko na lang na mawala o kahit kainin na lang ng ng lupa. I wanted really bad to get out of here.
Sa kabila ng nararamdamang kaba sa dibdib, nakaya ko pang ngumiti ng alanganin sa tatlo pang miyembro ng grupo.
The other one, a Korean member, smiled at me. His eyes instantly faded because of that. Ang dalawa naman ay pabalik balik ang tingin sa amin ni Rhaegan.
The one who I talked to earlier, and also the leader of Eclipse.
Once again, I looked at Red before getting myself out of here. He didn't smile, he didn't give me any reaction.
As his thin lips is in a grim line, he was like a living fictional character. He was like a beautiful art. An artistic and beautiful one.
His eyes was deep as the ocean when our eyes met that made me shudder.