Chapter 27: Paradise full of beaches** 3
As Luna looked at the little keychains hanging on the glass window, she picks 5 different styles of fishes. Each stall she entered were filled to the brim with small trinkets, shirts, snacks, and more.
El Nido, Palawan was like a dream to be in. Luna in fact was all smiles during the whole day. Lorenzo's arranged activities were all full of pure fun. They even ate at a local cafeteria outside of the resort grounds.
Island hopping was the most memorable event from the whole day, as Luna was able to see different caves, islands, and fresh water springs. Though they missed the 5 AM trip to see the jumping dolphins, the breath-taking sights were still to die for.
During the boat ride, other tourists accompanied them on the half day trip. Though she was always beside Lorenzo, Luna couldn't look him on the eye as the tension between them was still high. They would just say short sentences if needed but never engaged in any conversation with anybody on the boat. While on the islands, Luna busied herself with taking picture of the wonderful creations of Mother Nature while Lorenzo just helped her with walking as she was having a hard time standing on her feet.
Luna was wearing a one piece black swimsuit hidden under her shawl. She was wearing no make-up as they would be swimming, but for some reason Lorenzo thought it was a good idea to leave hickeys all other Luna's neck and chest area. Lorenzo even got a whole lecture on it. Good thing the new swimsuit Lorenzo bought covered Luna's chest area quite well so all Luna had to do was put waterproof concealer on her skin— to Lorenzo's despise, because he had worked hard to create those love bites and his wife wanted nothing more but to hide them under a layer of make-up when she should be proudly showing it off!
With a bag full of items in one hand and a paper plate of street food on the other, Luna was vibe-ing with the whole local market. She was all alone now, no Lorenzo in tow. And it was for the better! Because now, Luna could do everything freely, no eyes watching her every move, expression, and body language.
Looking around the busy street, Luna was happily enjoying her freedom. While Lorenzo was busy answering calls about an unexpected investor pulling out of their initial deal and the board members fussing about it, Luna was given a few hours to roam around—so she made the most of it! Even though she was walking at a very slow and unstable pace, she still took the chance to explore this exotic piece of paradise. Though she has lived in this country for about all her life, she wasn't really able to explore its fine beauty. Vacations were never on her schedule. Work was number one on her list and any ideas of sightseeings were long forgotten. When you are the only child of a man who's life was dedicated to building an empire, you are naturally supposed to be able to handle it.
So even starting from an early age, Luna did everything to learn the business. Every little detail was taught to her. Though she went to a regular school, the moment that she stepped foot on the grounds of the house she would be already brought to the library to start her private tutoring. No time was wasted not learning something new. Though she was depicted as dumb to the public, in reality she was a young child who had to become a woman to shoulder the entire business. And at the end all paid off, she is now the CEO and she had pulled the business time and time again from the mud using her bare hands.
And that is what Luna is, she lives to dedicate her life to serve her love one's just as her father taught her to do. And that is her life honor.
But we can never be omniscient. From time to time, smart people can also become dumb. And love was where Luna truly became dumb. Love? Can you believe it?! Love! The one thing Luna could not learn about from any book or article The one thing she wanted most would be her downfall? Luna had longed wished, hoped, and dreamed of giving and receiving the same kind of love her parents had, but sadly she fell for the wrong man.
A small bitter smile formed on Luna's face. As she walked on the beach, a young couple were seating by the shore. Their heads place over each other's. They looked so peaceful watching the sunset together. Luna looked away as she remembered Rafael's broken promises of seeing the sun together when he would be able to file for leave. He promised her that he would bring her to paradise. And yet he did the exact opposite. Just because she wasn't giving herself to him, he slept with her best friend. Of all people, why her?
Opening their door, Luna dropped her food from shock. Lorenzo was laying on the bed with the same woman she saw him talking with yesterday! Bad luck had struck her again! Luna wanted to laugh!
Noticing her Lorenzo pushed the woman off of him. Though they were fully clothed, the woman was wearing a revealing red dress that highlighted her breasts. With the woman's red lipstick scattered on Lorenzo's lips, Luna ran out as Lorenzo shouted her name. Wanting to flee another heartbreak, Luna kept on running until her legs wobbled and failed to move. As she fell on the soft wet sand of the ocean, Luna weeped nonstop that the locals felt pity for her.
"Miss, are you alright? Do you need help?" a baritone voice asked her.
Looking up at the man's hand in front of her Luna continued to sob. Hearing the man's voice just reminded her of her cheating husband's voice.
Feeling sympathy for the lady in front of him. The man sat down beside her. His hand rubbing circles on her back. He sat there patiently as Luna cried until she had shed all her tears. Handing her his handkerchief, Luna dried her tears. While Luna was still sobbing from time to time, the man introduced himself. "I hope you're alright now, I'm Marco by the way," he said extending his hand to shake hers.
Taking the hand and shaking it, Luna replied, "Luna, Luna Khan."
"Married?" Marco asked pointing at Luna's wedding ring, making her laugh.
"Unfortunately," she smiled.
"Well then where is the lucky guy Mrs. Khan?" Marco stood up, offering his hand to Luna.
"Sleeping with his mistress I guess," Luna bitterly said.
"Oh? Well then his lose. Can I take you out tonight? Maybe relieve the pain a bit?" Marco's brows came up and down while his smile grew wider.
"Why not?" Luna answered as she took his waiting hand and lifting herself up.
A FRIENDLY DATE WOULD DO NO HARM, RIGHT? Luna thought.
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alter_ego_princess I finally had some time to write! Yey! Uhm... I might be sometimes late to update. I would like to apologize in advance if ever I do.
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