Chapter6- The Lost Island
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"Leon is calling you," said Kiefer, Leon's right-hand man.
He walked and followed behind him towards Leon's small villa. This is the largest house on the island. There are many beautiful furniture pieces, appliances, and numerous rooms inside where different types of guns are stored. Leon is the leader of the organisation on the island, but there are higher-ups in different parts of the country who manage the company established by the Sagrados. The leaders outside the island are government spies who monitor the corrupt officials. Meanwhile, those from the island are sent out to carry out their mission, "to kill," as they say. As far as he knows, it is Leon who sends the assassins out of the island. Siya ang nagtatakda kung sino ang gagawa ng maruming trabaho.
In his two years on the island, he had already met many members who had been on a mission. Once you are expelled from the island, you can no longer return unless called again by the leader. Kapag nasa labas ka na ng isla, obligado kang gawin ang iyong misyon.
Hay una regla de los Sagrados que ella teme. Nunca falles, nunca te rindas. Maaari kang mabigo nang minsan, dalawang beses pero hindi kailanman ng TATLONG BESES. They only have three chances because death is the penalty if they fail their mission. Another rule, choose to eliminate yourself if they get caught by the enemy.
He gasped, what else was there to fear? He has seen the most terrifying ghost of his life. The ghost of his past. What is the use of fear when, for her, she is already dead? She has just risen from the ashes of the fire someone put unto her.
Claime and Millet were sitting across from Leon. They stopped talking when they heard her knock. She smiled at them as she walked closer. She saw Claime's smile when he saw her, but Millet raised an eyebrow and slowly looked her up and down.
"Have a seat, Serena!" Leon commanded authoritatively. Leon ay isang retiradong Heneral sa bansa. He has a deep disdain for the government; he knows how corrupt the government is, especially the politics.
He cleared his throat before he started to speak. Leon is a very intimidating person. Even just his shadow is frightening. Just by the voice and the gaze, you'll definitely feel nervous.
"I called you because I want to introduce you to Millet." Gusto ko kayong dalawa ni Claime na maging personal na bodyguard niya dito sa isla at sa labas. After her stay here, you and Claime will go to Manila. When you get there, you will start your mission. "I have great trust in both of you," he said seriously.
Copia. Nice to meet you, Millet. So, I'm Serena!" her only remark here
Millet solo la miró como si no le gustara lo que dijo.
"Spoilt Brat!" he thought to himself.
Tatay, gaya ng sinabi ko sa'yo. Why two more, Claime is enough. Alam ko na kaya niya akong protektahan.
"Don't be too hardheaded, Millet." Es una regla y es una orden. Ako ang namumuno dito." the leader said firmly.
"Está bien,"
Hindi natin mapagkakatiwalaan ang sinuman. We didn't know that the enemy was following you here on the island. Iyan din para sa iyong proteksyon.
"What else can I do!" he said softly.
"Bien." So everything is settled then. He stood up and shook hands with both of them and Claime. "Good luck to both of you."
"Thanks," Claime said, seriously staring at the leader.
He just nodded at Leon.
His first mission is near. He will be returning to Manila. Is she really ready? The world is truly so small, it's impossible for them not to meet Liam.
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LA ISLA PERDIDA
Ten people are gathered around the blazing fire. Claime, Serena, Flerray, Kiefer, Zed, Dylan, Jacob, Vrianna, Max, and Jazz. They are all trained assassins and have also become close to each other. Sila ay kabilang sa isang koponan. "The Phoenix". Claime is the Team Leader of their group.
"The Lost Island, this is the name given to this island." It is very difficult to find this island, not even the best ship captain can find this island. It is surrounded by thick clouds. The current of water leading to this island cannot be surpassed by anyone. Only five people know how to sail here," Max recounted.
"One of those five is Claime!" said Zed.
"Yeah." That's why the leader said that once you leave this island, you won't be able to come back. This is a mysterious island, Max is right.
She quietly listened to the conversation of her colleagues. The men were drinking alcohol while the women were eating the curls that Millet had brought and given to them.
"Claim it, you're so lucky!" Millet likes you!" Kiefer teased the man.
Claime just shook his head and downed a glass of wine he was holding.
"Bro, don't joke about that!" he said.
"You're sexy, bro." Fair and smooth-skinned. If I were you, I would marry her right away." Zed added.
Kiefer, Zed, Dylan. Jacob, Max, and Jazz are the other guys who are also incredibly handsome.
"I like someone else!" Claime said seriously while staring at him.
Their eyes met, but she was the first to look away. He didn't want to drown in those eyes again. It's no longer possible.
"Hmmmmm, it seems I know who you're referring to, Claime!" Flerray teased, never one to hold back. She pinched him in the side to make sure he wouldn't say anything more.
Their companions laughed. Their colleagues also know who Claime is referring to.
When she looked at the man again, he was still staring at her face until his eyes dropped to her lips, and she clearly saw him swallow.
"I need to go, I'm getting sleepy." We have plans tomorrow, Claime and I. Millet is asking us to go to Coral Island with her." He stood up and signalled one by one to his companions.
Hindi niya matanggap ang paraan ng pagtingin niya sa kanya. It seems like she wants to melt into the ground while the young man is looking at her. Why is it only now that she notices his glances and actions? It has been two years already, but why is it only now that this is sinking into his mind? Is it possible that it's because he confessed his feelings for her? Before, she only saw Claime as a friend, but when he confessed to her, his gaze and actions seemed to have a hint of something more. Is she just affected or is she the only one thinking differently?
He took big strides away from the beach. He took his key and unlocked the door. She was about to close the door again when someone suddenly blocked her. Claime entered her room without her inviting him in. He held her cheeks and gently kissed her lips.
When she regained consciousness, she pushed the man.
"Claime, huwag mo nang gawin 'yan ulit!" "I don't want our friendship to be ruined, so please stop," she said. She can feel her heart beating rapidly.
"Hindi ko na kayang pigilin pa, Amaiah." More than just a friend, that's what I want, please give it a try!
"Claime, you know the rules." I don't want to hurt you because I love you as a friend. You can't fix me anymore, I'm already broken. I want to love myself first. Hindi pa ako ganap na gumaling...."
"Is it really not possible anymore?" Is your heart really closed off to me? He could feel his voice was hoarse.
Yes, Claime. You can't expect anything from me. I really can't offer you anything else, just friendship. "That's as far as we go!" She lowered her head as she mumbled those words. Why does it seem like her heart is being stabbed too?
"Está bien, Serena." I respect your decision. It won't happen again. "I'm really sorry!" Shrugging, he turned his back on her and quickly walked out of his hut.
He sat on his bed. The young man had been absent from in front of him for a while, but he could feel the weight of his emotions. Maybe what she did was right. Balang araw, maiintindihan din siya ni Claime.
The next day, he went early to Leon's villa. He was wearing rugged pants with holes around his knees and thighs. He was wearing a black sleeveless shirt and black boots. He also had a gun holstered at his side. They will accompany Millet to Coral Island with Claime. The woman supposedly wanted to stroll on that island.
Millet was already ready when he arrived. He handed her the bag. He was wearing a rashguard and had a large hat on his head. Every step it took was extremely careful. Surpassed even those competing in a fashion show.
He secretly laughed while watching the woman from behind. It seems she grew up on an island, but she doesn't seem used to it yet.
Claime was already at the dock, and they were the only ones being waited for. The young man was wearing white denim shorts and a white summer polo shirt that was unbuttoned down to his chest. He can see his abs when the young man bends down. Even the hairy chest of the young man did not escape her notice.
"Hi, Claime. I told you it would fit you!" Millet seemed very happy and even adjusted the young man's collar.
Claime looked at her. Maybe, her outfit wasn't beach-appropriate. She just raised an eyebrow at it. She had no plans to bathe on that island. He just went along as an escort.
It took them half an hour to travel to Coral Island. When it's high tide, that island submerges, and when it's low tide like this, various kinds of corals with different colours appear. They need to be early because at twelve noon the island will be submerged again and they shouldn't stay there any longer.
When Millet arrived on the island, she changed her outfit. She wore a yellow two-piece swimsuit. Her fair and smooth skin was very prominent, especially around her thighs. Her chest was almost completely exposed.
He looked at Claime, he looked so cool with his shades on. He couldn't tell if he was looking at Millet or not.
"Claime, can I request you to take photos of me?" she asked the young man.
"Just Serena----" the young man refused.
." Serena, don't get off the yacht, okay? "Just stay there!" he said to her, raising an eyebrow.
From a distance, she is just watching the two. She is shaking her head, she is obviously seducing Claime.
She looked around the island, feeling its serenity. She closed her eyes and remembered the island "Amaiah" where she and Liam celebrated their first anniversary. Back when they were happily in love. He gifted her that island worth millions of pesos. He was brought to tears as he remembered the pure happiness he felt at that moment. They were supposed to be happy, but her friend Nathalie came back. It was gone for a few years, but when it returned, it took everything from her. His love of his life and mental calm.
He needs to go back to the people who hurt him.
He needs answers. She needs to know the truth.
He has many debts to collect when he finds out that his suspicion is true. She's already on first base. The "Claveria" plant is almost the same as the tea Nathalie gave him.
Liam, how have you been? Are you happier now that I'm gone?I'm still here, Liam. I-I still get hurt every time I think about what you...you all did to me. I hope that when we meet again, I will be free, free from your love. I thought it was really just me, but we didn't last at all." He didn't notice that his shoulders were already shaking.
. Did he think he had forgotten how to cry? Not yet. Because until now, the memories of the past still haunt him like a nightmare throughout his being.
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