"I'm okay. I want to go home."

The doctor treated my wounds. I feel the pain. But I was more worried about Grandma. Maybe what would happen to her when she found out about this.

Manuel forehead was furrowed and I had his serious eyes on me. the anger did not disappear from its expression.

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

I was ashamed of their help to me. "Thank you very much t-really madam. "I also looked at Manuel. I smiled sparingly at him." Thank you too, Manuel. I didn't really know that was going to happen. I trust Domeng because he is from our village. " My system became bitter. It was mixed with anger and sadness.

"You are no different from me hija. Especially your grandfather Berny and Grandma Tessa. They served our family for a long time. So even with this. We can help somehow." Senyora's facial expression was soft. You would never think of having a child because you still look young.

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

Slowly my gaze shifted to that woman. Mixed race and with pitch black hair. It’s super straight and looks soft. The woman is dressed in pink. I looked up at its face. the epitome of beauty. That's what I can say. Perfect eyes know, eyelashes masculine. Her red lip is soft to look at and has a dimple on its left cheek.

"Chloe, it's late. You should rest." Senora said. I saw how it would clasp its hand on Manuel's arm.

This is her, the woman with Manuel on the beach. I saw her kiss. There is a twinge of pain in my chest. I felt very beaten. I averted my eyes and did not look up. The doctor gave me some medicine and asked me if I was okay. If there is no shame what feels emotional.

That incident spread like wildfire. Many worried about me especially grandma’s friends. I didn't go out either and just waited for the school to open. I forgot the complicated thing that happened to me. grateful because I was saved somehow. Forget about Ezekiel stealing my first kiss. Even Manuel was forgotten.

I know it’s not vague that we meet here. I just want to focus on college. I accepted the scholarship to me by Senyor Patricio. So I studied at Stella Maris Academy. There are others like me who find it difficult to go to college here because of scholarships.

The first day of school was fun and light. I have been to many of you courses that I know and are friends with.

"Isn't our teacher bad? je’s too grumpy." and Princes. A friend and neighbor of ours.

"It's also good that he dismissed early. His ugly face is condescending." Maribel is also one of my classmates.

We dismissed early on the first day of school. Afternoon and beautiful sunshine. our gate vomits a lot of students. College life is really fun. Fun when there are many friends.

"Kim, did you went to the Montenegro mansion?"

I nodded at Maribel's question. "Yes, that's where Grandpa and Grandma work."

"Your luck !because the Brothers are handsome . It's a pity mama doesn't work at their hacienda. She's in Manila. "

We eat a fishball. Just walking to Masidlak Falls. It was in the hidden part of the coconut. Pass more mangoes and flowers.

"When I just have money, I'll go to Manila." it seemed like a dream said by Princes.

We headed to Masidlak falls. I picked up the rose and put it in my ear. I smiled at Maribel and Princes who opened their mouths.

"Is it pretty?" I asked smiling.

"Take it off, we look ugly Princes . " Maribel kidding.

Princes and I laughed. "Because you're beautiful, Kim. It's enviable. If you’ll go in the City theirs is so much opportunity for you. "

"I'm content with this kind of life. It's abundant here and far from temptation. They say, from what I hear.Manila has many buildings and lights. Especially temptation. "I said and frowned.

"But there's a lot of work there Kim. It's true! I'll almost give you a taste of the job there. You won't look for it but the job will find you."

"I'm content with this Besides, I plan to be a public school teacher here. "

"It's up to you but me?. I want to go to Manila." Maribel.

The water of the creek is enticing. It was blue and still glowing. I can see the rock beneath it. I smiled and the three of us almost ran off the ground and one by one put the shoe away.

"That's nice, too!" I said in amazement and climbed the big rock to finally get to the creek.

The smile of someone who saw it faded. In the hut, Many were there. of them only one stole my attention. Manuel with his fiance Chloe I heard. Ezekiel was also there laughing with other men as handsome and handsome as they were.

I could hear their laughter. It looks like he's still drinking. they have him with a woman. Suddenly I fainted.

"It's our luck. The Montenegros are there. They are a catch!!" Maribel and giggled.

Masidlak falls is actually visited by barrios sometimes in neighboring barangays. so it should be natural, but why is my heart beating so fast?

I avoided. They never glanced at their side. Because there is only one hut here. We just chose the Big Rock. Maribel and Princes took off their uniforms and put on panties and bras. they have nothing to be ashamed of because their bodies are beautiful.

They immediately jumped into the water while I was still sitting and eat the fishball we were carrying and drank the juice.

"Kim! Easy! The water is cold! It might have a lot urine here!" Princes so we burst out laughing at Maribel.

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

"What vitamins?"

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

The three of us laughed. I stopped and looked at the hut and realized that some of us were already looking. I quickly averted my gaze.

"Hurry up !It's afternoon! "I told them as they both swam. They were entertained by picking up different colored rocks.

"Nice." Because I will be adding it again to my collections for the bracelet. I took off my uniform and landed on the rock. I was disgusted because I was wearing a pink bra and pink panties. I went down into the water. I dug under it various rocks. Placed in hand and laid on our belongings on the boulder.

I smiled at how beautiful it was. I went further down into the water and was entertained at the bottom. I have been touched by someone who suddenly grabbed my foot.

I screamed under the water. I feel like I drank something. I immediately went back to the surface and crawled while chasing the breath. When I felt a hand on my waist.

I Opened my eyes and saw Ezekiel smiling. "You're really naughty anytime! Why did you do that ?!" I was suddenly irritated by his presence.

He’s topless. I see it has a tattoo on the body. Pretty young version of Manuel. In his case, naughty and playboy .. I know, I’ve heard a lot about him.

He laughed and bit its lower lip. "Because I saw you. That was a bit far so I followed you."

I stared at him and pushed.

"When are you worried? I can do it myself."

"You can do it yourself but you were almost raped then..I know you're mad at me. But you are unfair. Are you okay with my brother and not with me? That hurts! "He acted as if he was hurt.

"I just care." He added. I'm not mad at him e. But I was really angry when he kissed me and he was so cool with it.

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

"Oh ?! It's like you're pregnant. Did my kiss make you pregnant ?!" Shit!

I pushed him hard. I was pissed off at his suggestions to me.

"Please ?! Why are you so close to me ?!if you think you can take me to your flowery mouth, then no! Go with your women!! "

I feel the anger and heat in my neck. I saw it become quiet and bowed at once nodding. Shit!

He snorted and sparingly smiled at me. "I'm sorry if you're angry because of the kiss..you are so beautiful. But I’m not a numb, Kim. I am also human. I'm sorry. "

I felt guilt in my chest. I was devastated as he seriously turned away.

Why am I felt guilty and regretful?