Chapter5:(Regretful)

"I'm fine. I-I want to go home." The doctor treated my wounds. But I was more worried about Grandma. What will happen to her when she finds out?

His forehead furrowed, and his grave eyes were on me. The anger did not disappear from his expression.

"Be here first. I've called your grandmother Tessa. She'll be here soon." Mrs. Patricia is sitting next to me. There was concern on her face.

I was ashamed of their help to me.

"Thank you so much, ma'am." I also looked at Manuel. I smiled at him sparingly.

"Thank you to Manuel. I didn't know that would happen like that. My system became bitter. I felt anger and sadness. I trusted Domeng because he is from our village."

"You are no different from me. Especially your grandfather Berny and grandmother Tessa; they have served the clan for a long time. So even in this way, we can help in any way." Senyora's facial expression was soft. You wouldn't think she has a child because she still looks young.

"Manuel? What's wrong?" A woman came from the stairs.

My eyes slowly shifted to that girl. She is Mestisa and has dark black hair. The girl is wearing a pink dress. I looked up at her face. Her Deep eyes are perfect. Her eyelashes are so thick. Her red lips look soft, and she has a dimple on her left cheek. The epitome of beauty, that's what I can say.

"Chloe, it's late. You should rest." Mrs. Patricia said. I saw how he put his hand on Manuel's arm.

This is her—the girl with Manuel on the beach. I saw him kiss her. There was a stabbing pain in my chest. It felt like a big thump. I looked away and didn't look up again. The doctor gave me some medicine and asked me if I was okay. if

That incident spread like wildfire. Many people are worried about me, especially Grandma's friends. I no longer went out and waited for school to come to our class. I forgot the complicated things that happened to me. I am thankful somehow.

Our meeting here is clear, especially since this is their land. I want to focus my attention on studying in college. I accepted Senyora Patricia's scholarship to me. So, I studied at Stella Maris Academy. Others like me had difficulty going to college here because of the scholarship.

The first day of school was fun and light. I have had many acquaintances and friends with me.

"Your teacher is terrible, isn't he? He is a terror." The princess said—a friend and neighbor of ours.

"It's good that he was dismissed early. That sullen face of his is consuming." Maribel is also one of my classmates.

We were dismissed early on the first day of school. It's afternoon, and the sun is beautiful. It's fun when you have a lot of friends. College life is enjoyable.

"Aurora, didn't you visit the Montenegro mansion?"

I nodded at Maribel's question. "Yes. Grandfather and grandmother work there."

"How lucky you are! Because the brothers are handsome. Too bad mom doesn't work in their hacienda. She's in Manila."

We eat fish balls. We are just walking to Masidlak Falls. It is hidden in the coconut. Pass through the plantation of flowers.

"I'll go to Manila as soon as I get money," Princess said; she seemed like she was dreaming.

We will go to Masidlak Falls. I picked the rose and put it in my ear. I smiled at Maribel and Princes with open mouths.

"Is it beautiful?" I asked, smiling.

"What!! Remove it! Princess and I look ugly! When you are with us!" said Maribel, and she laughed hard.

The princess and I laughed. "You're beautiful, Aurora. I'm envious. You belong to Manila City. You'll be lucky there. "

"I am content here. It is abundant here and far from temptation. My friends said from what I heard. Manila has many buildings and lights. Especially temptation." I said and frowned.

"But there's a lot of work there, Aurora. It's true! You'll get a lot of money from working there. You won't look for it; the work will find you."

"I'm satisfied here. Besides, I plan to become a public school teacher here."

"It's up to you. It's just me, and I want to go to Manila." Maribel.

The water of the stream is inviting. I can see the rock under it. It was blue and still glowing. I smiled, and the three of us almost ran to the ground and put the shoes aside, one by one.

"It's beautiful here! "I mumbled and climbed the big rock to reach the creek finally.

Mine smiled and disappeared into the hut. There are people there. Among them, only one stole my attention—Manuel with his fiancée, Chloe. Ezekiel was also there laughing with other men who were as handsome.

I could hear their laughter. It looks like they are drinking.

"How lucky we are. Montenegro’s are there. "Maribel giggled.

Some people visit Masidlak Falls, sometimes even neighboring barangays. So, it should be natural, but why is my heart beating so fast?

I turned my gaze to the sparkling falls.

Maribel and Princess immediately jumped into the water while I was still sitting and eating the fish ball we brought and drank the juice.

"Aurora! Come on! The water is cold! There might be a lot of urine in here!" Princes made us burst out laughing.

"What are you doing? There are vitamins in the urine!"

"What vitamins?"

"Vitamins UTI." Maribel burst out laughing while I choked.

The three of us laughed. I stopped, looked at the hut, and realized that a few of us were already watching. I quickly looked away.

"Hurry up! It's afternoon!" I told them as they both swam.

"Nice." Because I will add it to my bracelet collection again, I removed my uniform and laid it on the rock. I was cared for because she wore a pink bra and panties. I went down into the water. I searched under it for various stones. It was placed in our hands and identified with our things on the big rock.

I smiled at its beauty. I even went down into the water and was comforted under it. But someone held my foot!

I screamed under the water. I immediately returned to the surface and gasped for breath. When I reached out, a hand grabbed my waist. I feel like I drank something.

He opened his eyes and saw Ezekiel smiling.

"You're a jerk! Why did you do that?!" I was suddenly irritated by his presence.

He is topless. I see he has a tattoo on his body. A young version of Manuel. Mischievous and Playboy. I know because I have heard a lot about him.

He chuckled and bit his bottom lip.

"Because I saw you. You were a bit distant, so I followed you." I struggled and pushed him.

"When did you worry? I can do it myself."

"You can do it yourself, but you almost raped back then. I know you're mad at me. But you are unfair. Are you okay with my brother and not with me? It hurts!" He continued to act like he was hurt.

"I just care." He added. I'm not stupid. But I was furious when he kissed me; he was too much!

"Just stay away from me. It's irritating when you look at me."

I pushed him hard. I'm so angry at what he does to me.

"Can you?! Why are you so close to me?! If you think you can take me with your flowery mouth, no! Go to your girls! Please!"

I saw that he was silent and bowed with a nod. Oh no! I feel anger and heat on my neck.

He snorted and smiled at me. "I'm sorry if you're angry because of the kiss. You are so beautiful, But I'm not numb, Aurora. I'm human too. Sorry."

I felt guilty in my chest. I gulped as Ezekiel seriously turned his back.

Why do I feel guilty and regretful?