LA ISLAS MONTE CARLO

Chapter One ~

"Hey, are you sure you'll be fine? Kung bakit kasi sa Cebu pa, eh marami namang mga isla dito sa Manila na pwede kang makapag relax. Don't you think it's a little too far?"

Pagmamaktol ng kanyang best friend na si Trisha.

"Please, Trish. This is an opportunity for me to forget. The more na malayo, mas better. Besides, I've heard na maganda raw sa islang yun."

"Pero..."

Pagmamatigas pa rin ng nagmamaktol na kaibigan.

"Trish, I promise I'll be fine. I just wanna be out from this whole mess for now. Gusto ko munang takasan ang masaklap na reyalidad. If you want, you can even come with me." With a tight smile, she manages to calm her concern and over protective friend. Though she's still pouting but her eyes were full of concern and sympathy.

"Fine. Kung hindi lang ako sobrang busy sa trabaho, why not? Kahit saang lupalop ka pa ng mundo pupunta sasamahan kita. Just not now. Masyadong maldito at masungit ang beki kong boss. Alam mo naman yun." She rolled her eyes and started clawing the air pretending to murder her gay-man boss to which they both laughed.

"Just please make sure to be safe, okay?"

"Okay."

Muli niyang niyakap ang kaibigan at nginitian.

"Call me when you get there." Sometimes, Trisha can be too overprotective than her own mother, but that's what makes her the best friend she ever had.

"I will, Mom." She respond teasing her.

She wave her goodbye as she finally stepped on the plane papuntang Cebu.

It took her hours bago narating ang isla. She was in great awe as the magnificent beauty of the island welcomes her. Tila isang pinturang gumagalaw ang bawat paghampas ng tubig sa mala perlas na buhangin mula sa kumikinang na dagat.

"Maayong adlaw." (Good day.)

A middle aged lady genuinely smiled and approached her. She didn't know what it means but she's sure she was greeting her, and so, she smiled warmly at her.

Dumiretso na siya sa tutuluyang hotel. Ilang crew pa ulit ang bumati sa kanya at naghatid sa kanyang magiging pansamantalang tirahan sa ilang linggong pananatili niya roon. She would stay there for two weeks, and she hopes nothing but the best vacation.

One of Trisha's friends were family-related with the owner of the hotel kaya naman malaki ang naging discount niya. Trisha's friend offered a free stay after hearing the situation she's into but she declined. She wanted to pay at least twenty percent of the fee. Just because she's heartbroken doesn't mean that she's no longer capable of paying her own ways of healing.

It was one of the reasons why she wanted to unwind for a bit. Gusto niyang iwasan ang simpatya ng mga tao sa kanya. She's sick of it. She's not a charity case for goodness sake! Just because somebody ditched her like a useless rug doesn't mean that her life is over. She just needed some time alone, that's all.

Her room was enormous. It has a balcony which faces the blue sea. It was one of the best scenery her eyes had ever laid on. She immediately went to the balcony and breathed the fresh salty air. It was too calming that her eyes immediately shuts down as she felt the soothing start of nature's calming healing.

For a moment, it was peace. Until,

"I see you finally arrived huh."

Napakunot ang noo ng dalaga at awtomatikong napamulat nang marinig ang boses.

"Isn't it unfair how your colleagues worked tirelessly in Manila while you're here having the best time of your life?" Her once calmed face turned sour as she realized who the man from the next terrace was.

"Asher Raven Montecarlo." She spat his name.

Amused, he takes off his expensive sunglasses and smirks. His silver eyes almost twinkled. Perhaps enjoying the sour look on her face.

"Oh, how touching. You still remembered my name. How sweet of you Ysabella or should I say...Ysay?" He grins as she glared at him.

"f**k off."

Pabagsak niyang isinara ang pintuan. She could even still hear his annoying evil laugh.

How the hell did he even knew this place? He's supposed to be a city boy! He cannot survive living in an island without poking his d**k with his city hoe!

That's when she saw the hotel's small brochure on her bedside table. She picks it up and froze.

"LA ISLAS MONTE CARLO"

The prick is a Monte Carlo.