Sunlight Deception (Isla Series #1)

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"Wala akong pakialam."

Napaangat ako ng tingin nang narinig ang sinabi ni Raya kaya Cali. Nauna silang naglakad kaysa sa 'kin.

I closed my phone and kept it in my pocket. Kakarating lang namin sa resort kung saan gaganapin ang wedding nila Ate Aya and Kuya Anton. It was one of their resort, I think the biggest branch they have.

It was closed and exclusive only to those who are invited sa kasal nila. Dito kami matutulog para hindi kami ma-late bukas for the wedding kasi medyo malayo 'to sa city. Bridesmaid pa naman kami.

The resort was quiet in a nice way. I saw the staff on the left side of the resort, kung saan ang garden, doing some final touches on the wedding decoration. The seats were covered in beige and white flowers were attached at the back of the seat to add some design. The red carpet was already set in the center of the aisle.

I smiled when I saw how simple yet elegant the decorations were. Sasy was over reacting nang sinabi niyang bongga ang kasal.

On the far right was the reception. It had a lot of round tables and chairs that were already designed perfectly. And I think, on the back part of the resort was the beach. I'm not sure kasi 'di pa kami napadpad doon. Baka bukas na, we're exhausted.

"Antok na antok na ako," Raya said, her voice sounded very tired. Nahiga na siya sa kama at pumikit agad.

The room was enough for us. May dalawang malaking kama, a sofa set on the side and other things that you can see sa ibang resort. May balcony din that has a perfect view of the beach. The moon light was reflecting the waves. It looked so calming.

I placed my bag inside the closet and removed my denim jacket. I hanged it inside before walking to the couch and sat there. Nakaramdam din ako agad ng pagod.

"Kasi naman, 'di ka na nagpapahinga," Cali stated. "Lagi ka kasing nasa shoot mo. Busy ka, malamang mapapagod ka," dagdag niya and it sounded a bit sarcastic. Or baka ako lang.

"Oh, anong problema mo roon, ha?" hamon ni Raya at umahon sa pagkakahiga, nakataas na ang isang kilay.

"Puro nalang picture," bulong ni Cali sa sarili pero narinig pa rin namin.

"Ay, sorry naman. Ito kasi trabaho ko, eh. Nakakahiya naman sa 'yo," sarkastiko sagot ni Raya at ngumisi. "Ikaw nga puro lang vlog," ganti ni Raya at tinuro ang vlog camera ni Cali.

"That's different!"

"Vlogger na may galit sa photography? Hmm, duda bente!" pang-aasar ni Raya kaya pinigilan ko ang tawa.

Bumukas ang pinto kaya napalingon ako roon. Binungad nito si Sasy na may hawak na itim na bag. Nanlaki ang mata niya habang ako naman napasinghap noong biglang may lumipad na unan at tumama ito sa mukha ni Raya.

"What is happening?" Sasy asked me when she sat beside me. Her brows were furrowed, obviously confused with what she had witnessed. I shrugged at her kasi kahit ako naguguluhan.

Sabay kaming tumingin kay Raya noong sumigaw siya.

"Calista, pikon, uy!" natatawang sabi ni Raya nang natanggal na niya ang unan sa mukha at tinapon pabalik kay Cali ang unan. Nasalo niya ito at ngumuso.

"Just... shut up," Cali said and took her towel at nagsimulang maglakad papunta sa bathroom.

"Hoy! 'Wag mo kong ma shut up, shut up! Mas matanda ako sa 'yo!" pahabol na sigaw ni Raya. Hindi siya pinansin ni Cali at sinara na ang pinto ng bathroom. "Aba, aba-"