The Taste of Forgotten Love (Sweet Sin's Revenge 2) [COMPLETED]

Chapter 1: Guilt's Verdict

Two years after the death of Alcindra Alcantara...

Nagliliwanag ang buong bulwagan ng mansion ng mga Asturia dahil sa nagaganap na kasiyahan. Luca Asturia, the current heir of the family just won a million-dollar suit in the US against the Alcantarans and they are celebrating it.

Langdon is just in a corner with his glass of whiskey, silently observing everyone. Gaya ng pangako nito, bumalik ito sa Monte Vega para pagsilbihan ang pamilya. He's taken over the security systems of the family that is often under attack by Nathan Alcantara.

Dalawang taon na ang nakalilipas magmula nang mangyari ang krimen. Kumalat sa buong Monte Vega ang balita kung kaya't nahinto pansamantala ang mga pag-atake ng mga Asturia sa  mga Alcantara.

There's a momentary peace in the town but everyone knows it's just temporary. Alam ng lahat na nagpapalakas lang uli ang mga Alcantara. Some rumors have it that they have already gathered the infamous treasure that is secretly buried in the tombs below the dilapidated Alcantaran mansion and were just waiting for the perfect time to strike.

"Congratulations, Luca. Another notch on your belt, cousin," ani ng bagong dating na si Beatrix na tinamaan na ng alak.

She kissed Luca on the cheek sensually while hissing deep inside. She can't accept that he's heading the family again. Bigo na naman siyang kunin ang dapat ay nararapat sa kaniya.

"It's too early to get drunk, Bey." Luca gently held her waist and called for a maid. "Escort her to my room. I'll deal with her later."

Tumatawang nagpatianod na lang ang babae habang ang mata ay tumutok kay Langdon na mag-isa pa ring nagmumukmok sa gilid.

"You shouldn't just be here." Lumapit si Yvonne sa asawa at inagaw ang baso mula rito. "Makihalubilo ka naman sa mga kamag-anak mo, Langdon. Batiin mo si Luca."

He looked at her blankly and snatched the glass back. "You already did. I saw you fancy him. Tama na iyon."

Matalim siya nitong tiningnan. "Gosh, I never realized I would get a good-for-nothing husband. Hindi mo na nga ako tinatabahin sa kama, pati ba naman dito ay dinadala mo pa rin iyang kalamigan mo?"

Nagmamaktol na iniwan ni Yvonne si Langdon na hindi tuminag sa pagkakatayo. Nakatitig lang ito sa mga nagkakasiyahang mga pareha sa gitna ng solar na nakasuot ng maskara. He's hoping to find a girl on her outrageous mask wearing a sneakers in a formal party.

"Oh! The Alcantaran slayer!" Lumapit dito si Ymir na namumula na ang mukha sa kalasingan. "Langdon, man! Why the long face? And why are you here?! Come on, join us. Nagpatawag ng meeting si Luca sa study room. Hindi maaring mawala ang nag-iisang tagapagtanggol ng angkan." Inakbayan siya nito at inakay papunta kay Luca. "If it weren't of you killing that girl, Nathan would not be offset and his plan could have worked. Buti na lang at nauna mong naisagawa ang plano mo. Killing Alci—"

That's when his temper blazed. Umigkas ang kamao niya papunta sa mukha nito at mahigpit niyang sinunggaban ang kuwelyo nito. His miserable eyes met his mocking gaze.

"Why? Pumapatay ka rin ba ng sarili mong kadugo, Lang?" nakakalokong tanong nito at sumipsip sa baso.

Nanginig ang kalamnan niya sa pagbanggit nito sa palayaw niya.

"I can, Ymir. Let's start with your own sister."

Nawala ang ngisi nito at napalitan ng kabangisan ang mukha. He's about to blow Langdon's head but Luca's authoritative voice stopped his knuckles from drilling into his face.

"Ymir, Langdon. It's not the best place for that."

Langdon grinned and let Ymir go. Nasasayangan man dahil wala siyang mapagbuntunan ng galit sa gabing ito pero dinala na lang niya sa hungkag na tawa ang pakiramdam. He's aware that they're gaining attention from the guests so he started walking out.