Chapter 29: Chapter 29

Odessa freely breathed in the cold air when she was on the balcony. He had just arrived and was the first to be greeted by his host mother because she had no plans to go home. Tenderly he just hugged it and gave a little greeting.

Hopefully, he can forget Frahisto even without them. This heart of his is, ‘unstoppable. Perhaps if he had sent that night, he might have given up his body. He just bit his lip and sighed.

The days passed quickly and he didn't think much of Frahisto either. His constant companionship at sea with his father, who collects fish and some seafoods to take to Malcogn’s Island, helped a lot. His father is a personal deliverer every Sunday and that should be foolproof.

The other day, he almost had a heart attack. After all, she and her father took the woman who had fled the island. Because his father felt sorry for him, he took him with him when they came home. He met the girl by the name Ellah and it didn't tell much. He just cried when he cried and he felt sorry for the woman.

Fortunately, they were not affected by Mr. Malcogn when its men were looking for the woman. Otherwise, his family's only livelihood — fishing — would be in jeopardy.

"Ate Goddess!"

He turned to the boy who had called to him. She smiled at her brother's look. It's very dirty again and I haven't taken a bath yet.

"Why aren't you taking a bath yet, huh?" sita niya. He was in Hunasan at that time, part of the sea at low tide. He picks what they can make into a dish.

"Eh kasi ate ..."

“And where do you get the chocolates you eat? You really are Inggo, so your teeth are rotting. ”

He just frowned and scratched his head, "Listen first, sister!"

He laughed and stood up from the nod. It really bothers him, eh. He faced it proudly with his hand full of mud.

“What’s that? Are you circumcised? ” He just smirked at her and was about to turn his back when he pulled on his clothes. “Just a joke, what is it brother? Why did you call me? ”

"Someone is giving it to you."

Only then did he notice a bundle of Forget Me Not flowers his brother was carrying. His chest heaved at the sight and he felt mixed emotions. Is he already dead? This flower is killer, ah!

"W-who gave?" He picked it up quickly and his eyes glazed over at the flower. He didn't want to be shaken but ... He was shivering like a fool.

"Si kuyang gwapo!" It pointed to the other side of the sea. He frowned, he couldn't see anyone. All he could see was a boat. "Oh, why is it gone?"

"What's his name?"

He thought and his face lit up, “Yx! Yx looks like him. ” Then it turned away without saying goodbye.

He would have stopped his brother and asked who Yx was, he had already left and even quarreled with one of his brothers. He just shrugged and stared at the flower. It was as if all the pain in his back had disappeared from the crotch and playing in the mud to get an extra dish.

Who is Yx?

He still thought, from Frahisto. She suddenly felt sad again when she remembered that man. Okay okay! That's enough, Odessa. He shook his head and placed the flower in an empty bucket then proceeded. Then he would think of Frahisto when he was able to move on totally.

THE breadth of Odessa's smile as she talks to the children in their village. He was on top of a large chunk of rock as the children faced him and listened to the children's story he told that day.

He still has to wave his hand to make his story Paru-paro at Bulaklak even more thrilling. Other men also listened to her but because she was so aloof with the young men in their village, no one tried to woo her.

"Ate, ate!"

He looked at the boy who called him and then smiled. "Are you hungry already?"

"No. I'll just ask why Paru-paro left Bulaklak if he really loves it? ”

He laughed at that innocent question. “Because not everyone who loves you will stay. The others just came to hurt you ... ”

“Ate is your drama! Borken hartid ka no? ” his brother groaned, "Oyy si ate, borken!"

He was about to throw a slipper at it when one of his sisters approached, carrying a bundle of a Forget Me Not. She immediately handed him the flower and turned away.

"Who is this from?" Hesitantly he stood up and followed it.

“Kuyang pogi just reached out. He just said, he is Yx after leaving. ” its artistic response and persistence.

The children's temptations immediately resounded with him and were still thrilled. Some children sneezed at him that he was Bulaklak and anIt was said that Paru-paro gave him flowers. Suddenly he was stunned and remembered Frahisto ...

How is he ... Hey! I don’t want to think about that man. He will take care of his life!

Farhistt watched Odessa FREELY as he talked to the children. The children sat on the sand while the girl sat on the chunk of rock. For some reason, he found himself looking at her again. He shook his head slightly as he glanced at the flower he was holding. He is listening to the story of these Butterflies and Flowers and somehow, he feels ... He is the one in this story. He smiled at the child's naughty question but also lost his smile immediately at Odessa's answer. There was pain in the tone of his voice and he could not escape hearing that.

He sighed and then called the girl he knew was the girl's sister. He handed the flower to his sister and said he was Yx. He first looked at the girl in the direction of Odessa and then he decided to leave. He has been here in this village for a few days and he also needs to return to Makati. He has more to do personally besides monitoring Don Hernandez's condition.

He just allowed himself to see the girl, which he didn’t notice. In the kiss he made, he felt he was the one who was blown away. The impact jarred him to the core. He was not prepared. His wall collapsed that he himself had built.

"Yx?"

He is already in Makati and he is facing Magnar and Tiverius. Magnar just came home the other day while Tiverius, last week from Russia. He’s glad and the two finished the assignment he gave without fail. The Dark X four constellation; Magnar, Tiverius, Maccabi and Gallagher. Without them, he could not say that the organization he built was successful.

“Have you heard it? I have another case going on. It’s about slavery and human trafficking— ”

"We've heard that," Magnar quickly interrupted Tiverius, "You're always late for gossip."

His eyes widened and he ignored Magnar. It just stared at him as the three of them were on the rooftop, ventilating and holding a bottle of beer. The rooftop of the towering building was his favorite of all. From his vantage point, he can see the overall view of the entire city. In the beautiful flash of light at night until the cold wind that struggles to embrace his person wrapped in darkness and emptiness.

"Those women were sold to prostitution," he said, "As far as I know, sex work is now legalized in a few countries in Nevada, US. Others are sold thru the black market. ” He gulped down the beer he was holding. He couldn't even taste the bitterness.

Magnar shook his head and laughed at the word sex work. “Here’s my two cents: Prostitution should be legal and Sex trafficking shouldn’t be. You know, sex with consent is okay. Non-consensual sex and sex to minors is not. ”

Tiverius immediately reacted to Magnar's response, “Prostitution should not be legal, Magnar. What will happen to the future generations? Nothing. All women or men will just sell their bodies because of that. You really are a crazy person! ”

“Face it. The world is slowly changing ... ”

“You want me to sell you to gay for eight thousand first? After all, you are worth so little. ”

He just grinned and the two started arguing when he exited. He is impartial. "I have a new assignment for you two," they immediately fell silent and listened to him. He sipped the beer again and gently dropped it on the empty side. "Take a break."

"Huh?"

“I’m giving you a whole month of break. It's up to you where you are during that month. ” He got up from his seat and stepped to the exit. They are above Fortocarrero Properties. He faced them for a moment. "See you next month."

At the same time they gave a salute that was obviously still unbelievable. Shaken, he continued to walk and to go home to his mansion. He was the only one living and no one was with him, except for two housemates who only came every Saturday to clean.

To this day, he still feels angry every time he remembers the incident every night he also always dreams of. The sobs and cries of his wife and only human child, who died that day.

Farhistt cooled himself. This is not the right time to think about the lost family. Especially and Cuhen needs him too. He knew there was something wrong with the investigation the friend had done but he would let it be discovered. As much as possible, he does not resort to anger. He was taken away, and when his anger finally exploded ... The crowd was affected and touched. No, he won’t let it happen again.

They weren’t that close to Florae; the bereaved fiancée of Cuhen. Four id them but to think it was killed ... He cannot forgive the perpetrator. He got a lead but it wasn’t clear. The perpetrator was clean and all the killings were obviously planned. He wanted to dance, but he refused. His friend was against it and he was just behind if it called his name.

He clenched his fist as he got into his car. Odessa's innocent face appeared in his mind. She was smiling but the sadness was reflected in the twinkle of her beautiful eyes.

I hurt him ...

He leaned over and stared at the dashboard for a long time. Will he be sorry for kissing the girl? It keeps bugging him. Part of him says no, and part of him says yes. He sighed and calmed himself several times. Then there is the feeling that he wants to see it.

Fuck! What’s wrong with you, Farhistt? This is not good. This is not really good!

A FEW months passed quickly. Odessa just laughed at the stupidity of her heart when she met Frahisto. It was really good and he didn't fall completely. He is ready to return to Mindanao. When he called his Father Bartolome, he was in good health. Five months have also passed and he is already missing the stream. His parents also allowed him to teach in Barrio ng Bayog even though they didn't want to.

He has five siblings and he is the third. His older brother, did not graduate and chose to just get married and have two children. Next, he was late for school so he worked in Manila as a working student and finished the course he took. While he, more selected in Mindanao will teach.

“Here, bury it. You have been on the ship for three days, or you may be hungry. ” His very kind Father handed him a snack wrapped in banana leaves. To be sure, his favorite moron and bibingka were inside.

“Dad! The amount of it. ”

“I don't want to starve you on the ship. Alas, Luzon is far to Ozamis. Then Ozamis to Bayog. ”

She smiled and put it in the plastic. "There's free food on the ship, Dad."

It turned its back on him and faced the net. "Many but not the work of your handsome father."

He laughed at its joke. If only he could come to this village, but his Father Bartolome is unfortunate. That old man was also his Second Dad.

His luggage is ready. Today he will board the ship. His brother's motorcycle was also ready to take him to town. After making sure that he had not forgotten anything, he said goodbye to his parents and brother. Inggo even teased him as if he was saying goodbye for life. He then pinched his groin and pinched his thigh.

While riding the motorcycle, he just kept looking at the beautiful surroundings of the village where he grew up. To this day, he is puzzled by the Forget Me Not flowers he receives. Instead of being afraid because the sender is always handing out the flower, the opposite is true. The thrill he feels. Problem is, ‘he doesn’t know Yx.

Last month, he did not receive any flowers from Yx. I think he used to receive something every week. The crop may be exhausted. There was even time, when she wanted to meet the man ... She asked her brother and drew Yx's face. Case when he finished the sketch, it looks like grade 1 will still pass in his drawing.

He was stationed at the Mega Value Cabin so he immediately searched for the number and room. When he saw his bed, he immediately put the luggage next to the bed and sat down. He was also tired of carrying his heavy luggage. No one even tried to help or offer help but that was okay, the important thing was that he was on the ship.

He seemed to be closing his eyes to sleep when he heard Frahisto's voice. He quickly opened his eyes and looked around. He just frowned when his gaze hit the man with the stickiness to stare at him. He shook his head and went back to lying down. Why did he suddenly think of Frahisto?

He realized it was night when he woke up. When he felt hungry, his favorite moron made dinner that night before heading to

roof deck. He would just suck in air and fill his chest.

She had a dream about the man, they were together in one place and brought him to his house and then made him his wife. He was almost shivering when he stumbled on a rock and finally woke up. Honey!

"I saw a handsome man — no, he was very handsome before!"

He stopped walking to the railings at what was heard. Hmp! That’s nothing to Frahisto. Maybe when you see that man, your panties will fall off. He laughed at the thought.

“A lot of people liked him before. I almost don’t like him anymore look away and maybe he is really one of the gods who came down to earth as you know, looking for someone as beautiful as us! ”

“Gorl,‘ tis not good. ‘Wag feelingera.’

He kept laughing at the conversation of the two pure girls. He then remembered Tina in them. Then he looked up at the sky, many stars and pleasing to the eye. Add to that the cold wind that blows on him

She tied her hair up and it might be difficult for her to comb it back to back. Just right after she tied her hair up suddenly a ship alarm went off.

What happened?!

Many were immediately confused and ran away. He didn't quite understand what was happening because his fellow passengers were now shouting and yelling. As soon as it entered his mind, there was a fire! My God! Is he here to die?

He stared at the people running away. Someone stumbled, trampled, pushed. Others, scrambling for a life jacket. It was only then that he came to his senses when he remembered he needed a life jacket too! He didn't even want to die on this ship.

He suddenly ran in the direction of the people pushing down the stairs when someone pulled his hand. Because the roof deck was dark, he could not see the face of the person holding his hand very well.

"What! Let go of me. I need to get a life jacket and— ”

“The cruise is on fire. There's no time for you to get a life jacket, Odessa. ”

He was immediately taken aback by what he heard. The man in front of him mentioned his name.

"Follow me."

"Where are we?" he was still able to ask that as he complied with it and they held hands. People hit him so they did, they covered him with their bodies and almost hugged him just so they could get past the crowd of people panicking.

It's like ... It's like I know this body ...

"Odessa, listen."

"H-ha?"

"Just a few minutes and this ship will sink."

She sighed at what she heard. How is he going to eat ?! He has not yet exhausted the three morons. "I don't have a life jacket ..."

It squeezed his hand and then he felt something touch his body. Even in the dark, it was able to attach the jacket effortlessly. "Let's go." It pulled him away again.

He kept looking around and the man who helped him was right now, the ship was on fire! The fire was already big and ahead it started. Many have been fighting at sea and many are also crying.

“Eyes on me, Odessa. If you want to get save, then focus on me. ”

He did not listen. He stopped when he saw the toddler crying and seemed to be away from the parent. "The child!"

"Odessa ..."

"The child! Let's help him. ”

She gasped and glanced at the crying child for a moment. He gripped her hand tightly and together they went to the boy. Before the fire could spread to their place, the man quickly put the child to bed.

“Odessa, jump!