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Chapter 38: Island
 

I ALWAYS thought that a world with no chaos is peaceful, a place where parties and gatherings matter, where I mingle with new people and get to know them as I take them to be part of my life. 
 
I never had thought a life where guns, bombs, and knives would be part of my daily life. I never had thought to throw powerful kicks and punches to my enemies as I protect what's important to me.
 
I didn't expect that this world would have a big impact on my life and lead me to my true self. Marami akong natutunan, marami akong nalaman sa mundo ng puno ng hindi patas na laban. A world lurking in danger reminds me how precious life could be and how loyalty matters.
 
In this world, safety was not guaranteed, whereas allied forces could easily crumble in pieces, and trusting someone all your heart could be fatal.
 
I look at Agon, his aura screams danger, but for me, that danger seems like a comfortable mattress on which I'm allowed to lay. A danger where I wanted to be devoured and drowned endlessly. A danger that serves as a constant companion in my life.
 
I never imagined that I would have fallen for someone like Agon. He's ruthless, undeniably powerful, and cold to everyone. I didn't realize that he has softness and love in the depths of his soul. In his arms, I felt safe and protected.
 
Napansin ko ang paglapit niya sa isang pump boat. Madilim na ang paligid tila sobrang bilis ng hapon na magtago sa kalawakan.
 
"Sasakay tayo r'yan?!" gulat na tanong ko ng mapagtantong pang dalawang tao lang yata ang kaya.
 
Knowing how powerful and wealthy Agon was, he can afford to buy a grand yatch for us to use. What's his reason for this? Bakit ito?
 
Umuga ang pump boat nang sumakay si Agon. Agad akong napalunok at parang nasusuka ako sa paraan ng pag-uga no'n sa bawat hampas ng alon.
 
He expertly balanced himself and offered his hand to me—waiting for my hand to touch his.
 
"We need to. Hindi natin pwedeng gamitin ang yate o speedboat na hinanda sa gabitonf sitwasyon. May naglagay na ng tracking device sa sakayang 'yon," he explained.
 
Pati 'yon?! The fuck! Who is this traitor? Paano nakalusot 'to sa mga mata nilang magkakaibigan?
 
I thought it's all clear in my mind that we need to escape, but, before I knew it, I burst.
 
"Why do we need to escape? Kaya mo naman sila, 'di ba? Kaya natin! Bakit kailangan nating umalis? It's dangerous! Bakit kailangan pang ihiwalay si Levin sa 'tin? Alam mo namang delikado."
 
"It's more dangerous if you stay there, lady!" may diing sambit niya, nagpipigil. "It's no longer a home for us, it will be a deadly battlefield."
 
Tila biglang naputol ang dila ko ng maramdaman ko ang inis ni Agon. Doon ko lang napagtanto ang sinabi ko—pinagsisihan ang tinuran. Napakapit ako bigla nang mahigpit sa damit ko.
 
"I badly want to be there in that mansion, but. . . but you and Levin's safety is much more important than anyone else! Now get in before the enemies hunt you down. We need to get on our island," panapos na aniya.
 
May sumipa bigla sa dibdib ko na naging dahilan para makagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi. Tila umeskapo ang tinig na nasa loob ko, hindi ko maampat ang pagtitig kay Agon, binabasa kung ano ang laman ng isip niya.
 
I silently sat as I watched Agon operate the pump boat. The engine roared between silences and began to move. I felt the cold breeze kiss my cheeks as the boat sliced through waves.
 
The moon glows in the night sky, gleaming like a gem, spreading its sparkle in the vast sea. It's like a pearl in the sky, guiding us as we traveled on the private island.
 
Agon was silent the whole time until we reached the island. He moved swiftly, securing the boat calmly in the dock. Akala ko ay tatalikod na lang siya pagbaba niya sa pump boat dahil alam kong galit siya sa sinabi ko kanina pero hindi 'yon nangyari.
 
He offered his hand again for me as I stared at him. He's more calm, and the storm in his eyes a while ago dispersed. I hesitated for a moment, taking a sight of him.
 
I bit my lower lip again as I finally reached his warm hand that brought an electrifying ahock all over my body.
 
Hindi niya ako matiis!
 
A little smile escaped from my lips. The ruthless mafia boss feared by many and avoiding his wrath by everyone was offering his hand on me with so much gentleness. It made my heart skip a thousand miles.
 
Agon has ways of chaining my heart to his action. He's the only one who can make my heart flutter in silence and has ways like this. I never knew that a person like this existed in this world.
 
"Come. Be careful," he said softly, meeting my gaze.
 
He gently guided me until I stepped on the shore. As I felt sands through my feet, a cold breeze welcomed us as we walked in the island's heart. Agon's right hand was wrapped around my waist, allowing me to feel his warmth, as he could sense what I'm feeling.
 
Bumungad ang isang rest house sa puso ng islang 'to. May pinindot si Agon sa isang puno at lumiwanag ang buong bahay. 
 
It was surrounded by glass windows, and I knew that it was not just ordinary glass. Knowing Agon, he makes sure that safety and protection come first before anything else.
 
The walls are thick and armed with guns. I admired how meticulously this house was built with a high-tech security system.
 
Ilang beses akong napahanga at ilang ulit na pinalakpakan sa isip ko ang pagkagawa sa bahay na 'to. Agon pressed his thumb on the scanner and the door open.
 
Mas lalo akong napanganga ng masilayan ang loob ng bahay. It looks simple but screams elegance and danger at the same time. Agad akong napaupo sa sofa matapos na mabusog ang mata katitingin sa buong kabahayan.
 
"This is so good!" kumento ko ng maramdaman ang malambot na upuan.
 
But I know that this isn't good after all, a prickling unease settled within me, knowing that any moment or after this day, a bloodbath will occur and my ears will be filled with gunshots.
 
"You may rest in that room if you feel tired," Agon said while tucking his hands in his pocket. "If ever you want anything, I'll be in the control room."
 
Napatingin ako sa kwartong tinuro niya, pero nanatili lang ako rito sa sofa, hindi ko napansin sa pagdaan ng oras na nakatulog pala ako sa ganoong posisyon.
 
Tila nawala lang ako sa katinuan ng marinig ko ang pag-ring ng telepono ni Agon.
 
He left his phone.
 
Agad kong kinuha 'yon at inaalam kung sino ang tumatawag pero una kong napansin ang oras.
 
It's 12 a.m?! Ganoon ako katalagal natulog?! 
 
Dali-dali akong pumunta sa control room kung saan sinabi ni Agon. Pagbukas ko pa lang ng pinto ay na roon siya nakaupo sa harap ng monitor.
 
"May tumatawag, it's Raji," I urgently said as I handed him his phone.
 
I noticed Agon's jaw clenched, as if he knew what his friend would say.
 
"Yeah?"
 
Napalapit ako kay Agon at hindi mawala ang tingin niya sa 'kin. Pinindot niya ang loud speaker para marinig ko ang sasabihin ni Raji.
 
"Blacks have taken it down. Your wife's name was deleted on the Black Box, but we can't assure that she's safe. Some are still hunting her. Be on guard, I think they know where you are."
 
Pinilit kong pigilan ang ngiti ng marinig ang sinabi ni Raji, I'm Agon's wife. . .
 
I pinched my thigh immediately, this is not the right time for that! God!
 
Ang nakalimutan kong kaba kanina ay biglang nabuhay. Agad 'yon napansin ni Agon. He carefully held my hand, assuring me of his presence.
 
"Don't worry, I'll make sure that I will kill them before they lay their fingers to you. No one can hurt my wife, not anyone."