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'The Innocent Mistress

Chapter 4 4

Word Count: 3480    |    Released on: 14/12/2023

we need to prepare dinner. However, I was surprised because onl

ll bring his food to Gene

ing Consuelo prepared. I wiped my hands

Consuelo. Rest because I kn

Plus, you might find it diffic

at her, "Don't worry, Aling

s take the tray from her. I smiled

ers had finished eating. Some noticed

last saw him come out last night

ing maybe he didn't hear. But still, no response. I placed the tray on a table I saw and approached the door again. I carefully

bed. Black blankets, pillows, and sheets-all black. There were paintings on the wall facin

his bed to place the tray. I wa

on plans for training or visits to a place. Putting it down, I checked a small kit box. Opening i

back in the box before turning to leave. However, upon turning, I was surprised to see a wet chest with a snake tattoo and a s

looking at him; only a towel covered me. I saw his

to his eyes. He approached, pulling me towards his wet

?" he seductively asked. I nodded as he

truck when he shouted, "I said, don't lean on

wards the door. Embarrassing. "Where are yo

h I knew my cheeks were flushed with embarrassm

ging, saying, "No, just stay." I was sur

od there, watching him. He sat on the bed, causing it to sink a bit. I couldn't help but glance at his

djusted my posture while holding hands. He glanced at me, and I sa

Since he didn't answer, I pursed my lips. He's hard to reach, truly aloof

he tray, but I froze when Atreo stood behind me. The position was aw

ve

ng a breath of relief when I distanced myself. I looked at h

me, and I smiled, quickly turning aw

a deep breath. Almost breathless from what happene

ged the pillow on the firm bed in the room I shared with

heard Aling Consuelo's voice. I got

hy

y goodbye. Feliciano's friend died in another province, so it

about th

re away, you'll be with him and his m

only Consuelo knew how happy I was. It means

k to sleep; we'r

ay back down, hugging the pillow. I smiled, coverin

had an extra toothbrush I could use. I combed my hair and checked my outfit. I

to illuminate. The sea breeze made the surroundings windy. I gl

tting on the sofa, and some standing against the walls. They all looked at me,

a nice." I greeted

" Quest asked. I recognized him as the one wi

e side as Atreo spoke, emerging from his room. He was wearing army pants, a white shirt, a hat, and had his hair tied. I glanced at his assembled group and got confused when Atreo noticed my inquiry. "Where are you guys going

m? "Get up, kiddo." I quickly straightened up on the sofa and looked towards the door upon hearing Atreo's voice. He gave me a cold glanc

ly getting on the boat and sitting in the middle. "General, why did we bring her?" Von asked, already sounding arrogant. "Why not? Should I be left alone?" I retorted. "Enough. Can yo

cleavage for god's sake," he said grumpily, placing the life vest on me before letting go. Some snickered, while others had no r

pt quiet as they discussed their plans seriously. I just looked at the beautiful

kind of island it was. "Open your eyes wide, and I know some vacationers on the island have u

I approached the edge of the boat and was about to descend when two hands offered to help. I

ommanding officer. I don't know what happened to Atreo, but he was truly a gentleman. However, he was quite grumpy e

I can't refuse him? Tsss. I felt embarrassed earlier. I

arrassed because I didn't accept his hand. "Seb's group, go to the other corner. And the rest follow me." I saw the seven Vipe

Consuelo lived. There were markets that made me smile. Aling Consuelo was right; there were markets here. I saw shops sell

pointed to her merchandise. "Ah, that's banana que." Banana que? I heard that term for the first time. "Can I have a taste?" "Ah-eh, Ate, I'm selling this." "Ah, is that so." I hesitated because I didn't have money. "Can I b

y eyes widened when she said that everything she was selling was now mine. "Really?" I was thrilled because she was giving me everything. Wow. I looked at Manang, who left her food stand and was star

what you want." They quickly grabbed banana que, and I was pleased when they sat beside me. "Thank you, Ate. We're so hungry." I looked at the boy, who I thought was seven years old. "Why haven't you eaten yet?" "We have. It's just that our mom is still selling to provide for our food today." I looked at the little girl, and suddenly I felt sorry for them. "So, are you here instead of studying?"

home?" I stood up, still biting the banana que. I suddenly noticed Atreo holding my hand. I looked at him, and he had a serious expression. "Let's go. Tsss, you're mak

we passed by. I walked beside him and held his arm, which he looked at. I sm

re strong. I smiled becaus

hey looked at us, and I could see their glances at our joined hands. O

ar an army car. I leaned against the nose of the army

hey were guarding something. Did something explode?

ran holding two guns. "Don't worry about him, General. He can handle himself." Quest boarded me

ed at Quest, who was driving seriously. "Did you all come back from America to help this island?" "This place is import

ugh I didn't know why La Carlota was important

me of their comrades engaged in a gunfight

Quest and Sonny got off too. "Stay here, Kiddo. We need to find out

, little girl? Where are your parents?" She shook her head while crying. I scanned the surroundings and stood up, hoping to find

, po." I sighed deeply because how was this child here? I too

" I nodded to her and looked at the child, w

nd then she looked at the child I was holding. "Rica, my God, thank goodness you're here." She immediately knelt

and stood up with a s

k. I saw some injured residents being attended to by waiting medics. I looked at a man in a hat with a cloth

he approached. I turned to run, but he quickly grabbed my neck

ng away when they saw the man holding me host

from your mouth," Atreo threatened, speak

you. I'll kill this woma

the sun. Stron

hen Atreo and the others approached, the man tensed, s

knocked his head with th

and Haris approached to subdue the terrorist. I look

ense," Regie marveled,

e gun to Atreo, who to

ed to check if t

d dripping from his hand.

injured. Let

im. I moved to his other arm, too

know about treati

hed behind him for his injured

kiddo. I'm a yo

or me," he said, so I

doesn't

t me when I

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