Isabella Jaime Wilson, work as an escort. She was forced to live a life she never desired because of the overwhelming debt she incurred when her parents passed away. Started to embrace her new life, losing sight of the divine significance of her fem...
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"Nakita ko 'yon." Masama kong binalingan ng tingin si Ara.
"Ang alin? " pagkukunwari ko. Pinag cross naman nito ang kaniyang braso at isinandal ang balikat sa hamba ng pintuan.
"You turned Carter down again," she remarked.
"It's not what you think it is."
"Eh, ano ba talaga kasi Jam. Gwapo naman si Carter, mayaman, mabait at handang tumulong sa kalagayan mo kahit nuon pa. Bakit ba lagi mo siyang tinatanggihan? "
"Yun na nga, Ara. The fact that he is a friend does not mean that I should support his idea. Ayukong abusuhin ang kabaitan niya. I am aware of how much he wants me to leave this unpleasant life behind, pero hindi ko pwedeng i-asa nalang sa kaniya lahat 'yon," giit ko.
"What if it's not about helping you? What if he likes you? "
Agad akong bumaling sa kaniya, saglit na hinilot ang sintido at huminga ng malalim.
"Ara, you are aware of my current level of mess."
"Pero gusto mo si Carter? "Tiim bagang akong huminga saka kagat-labing tumango.
"Fine, yes! I like him. Gustong gusto ko na siya even before. But all I want is to keep this friendship intact. What happens if he finds out he isn't interested in a lady like me? I've experienced a great deal of heartbreak, Ara, but if Carter was the reason, I don't believe I can handle it."
Ara comes around to hug me from my side.
"I understand you, Jam. Pero gusto ko lang ipaalala sa'yo na wala namang masamang sumubok. I'm sure Carter sees the best in you since he's smart. All I want is for you two to understand that you are worthy of one another.
"But—"
Ara shot me up as I tried to say anything.
"Like what I've said, naiintindihan kita. And I think your heart will eventually come to terms with the fact that, in our eyes, particularly Carter's, you are not who you think you are. Bilang kaibigan n'yo, alam ko 'yan at susuportahan ko kayo palagi, okay?"
I nod my head and grin firmly at her. Ara hugged me even more, and I can't help but feel grateful that they are in my life.
"Jam," Barry called.
The moment Ara opened the door, Barry's appearance alarmed me.
"What's wrong?" agad kong tanong.
She answered, "Miggy and Pow noticed a boat approaching the island."
"W-what? Sh*t!" I exclaimed as we all stormed out of the room.
"Carter, anong nangyayari? "Tanong kong agad ng makita ko ang pagiging aligaga ng lahat. Two more men are now assisting Miggy and Pow as they proceed to tap the computers. Now, Lenard is walking back and forth, presumably considering our next course of action.
