Chapter 1

 

It was late in the afternoon when the Santos's accepted their first customer to their new villa. The customer was old, short and stout but they were certain that he is a rich man because his suit was one of a kind, it looked like it was made from pure silk, all his suitcases were leather and they were the best you can get at that time, and he was wearing a black hat that hinted he no longer had hair which would mean he worked all his life and thus losing his hair for a price.

 

“Welcome sir to Santos's Villa” said Jonathan Santos who was the young owner of the villa. “If you would let me assist you to your room for the night.” he said in the politest and the most business manner he could.

 

“You can get my other suitcases there in my carriage and would someone please show me to my room immediately.” the customer said with a distinct heir that can only be seen to upper class men. They also knew he is rich because he took the Grand Suite without inquiring the price. He finished the information papers that the Santos's needed and he paid them half of his dues right away.

 

“Yes sir, right away sir, my wife Charlotte will lead you to your room while I get your other suitcases” Jonathan said while his voice shaking. It was the first time he had ever seen a man that intimidated him so much. “I wonder what brings a man to a neighborhood such as this. I hope the villa will meet up with his standards” he thought while going to the rich customer's carriage.

 

When he got to the carriage he was stunned to how beautiful it was. It was a hunchback carriage that was pure black with intricate designs which is painted with gold furnishings. From the window you can see red leather seats that will mean good quality and comfortable seating capacity of about six gentlemen or four ladies with big gowns. The stairs was also in black but the sides has a curvy design which was also painted gold. The drivers seat was colored black with a red cushion and a rope for the horse in front of it.

 

Jonathan has heard of the latest design of carriages from a friend Mr. Mendoza, according to him there is only five hunchback carriage made until this time and costs more than they could ever earn in a year time, combined. So it was a great privilege for Jonathan to actually see one in person.

 

“Are you hear to pick up the luggage?”inquired the driver of the rich customer, distracting his thoughts about the carriage. Jonathan just nodded and the driver helped him carry four suitcases to the rich customer's room.

 

While walking there Jonathan inquired what brought them to their small neighborhood and what made them choose his villa.

 

“Well Master Vince just told me to go east so I went east and brought us to your neighborhood then he told me that he wants to stay in this neighborhood for a few weeks so he told me to locate a place to stay. It so happens that this is the only villa I could find.” the driver said.

 

“Oh well where will you sleep your master just paid for one room?” Jonathan asked

 

“Hmm...do you have a small room I could stay in with a cheap value?”

 

“Well I could offer you a room but it's near the parking place which would mean you'll be near the horses.”

 

“That's fine with me how much is it then?”

 

“Just P 1,000 for you since you would be sleeping near the horses. Don't worry that is for the rest of your stay here in the villa”

 

“Thank you very much then”

 

They reached the room of the rich customer which was Master Vince according to his driver. They put down his heavy suitcases and left immediately due to Master Vince's orders.

 

Chapter 2

 

After they have served their new guests they went back to the counter and hoped to have another good guest. While waiting the couple talked about how much profit they could get when Master Vince pays them for accommodating him.

 

“By the time Master Vince leaves I think we would have enough money to build another cottage, advertise this neighborhood and have enough money to start a family.” Jonathan said to his wife.

 

They have been married for two years and they were saving for the future of their children. They take the visit of Master Vince as a huge blessing on their part because the longer he stays the bigger their profit is. While they were talking the bell rang signaling that someone is entering the counter of their villa.

 

As they look it was a beautiful lady entering and she looked like a Spanish Senorita. Her hair was neatly buned that complimented her heart shaped face, her eyebrows was neatly shaped that also complimented her beautiful eyes more, her nose was just proportioned for her face and her lips were as red as rose. Her figure on the other hand was perfect for her height and her heir of walking indicates that she is well educated.

 

Jonathan was stunned to see a lady much more beautiful than his bride. In their small neighborhood Charlotte was the most beautiful and smartest you could ever find. On the other hand Charlotte was beginning to feel jealous of the new guest because she saw her as competition. Charlotte is not good with competition never was and never will. She is accustomed to being the best and she would like it to stay that way.

 

“Good afternoon do you still have any room? My carriage got broken and I need a place to stay until it's fixed.” the pretty senorita said

 

“Of course which one would you like? Master Suite or Single Suite?” said Charlotte hiding her jealousy from the pretty senorita.

 

“I'll take the Master Suite then, how much is it?” she inquired while she's filling up her information sheet; her name was Maria Louisa Concepcion but prefers to be called Louisa.

 

“It's P 3,000 a night actually” said Jonathan

 

“I'll take it then here is my full payment for the night and I'll just pay extra if needed thank you and my suitcases are at my carriage.” she said while Charlotte showed her the way to her room.

 

When Charlotte was showing Louisa to her room Master Vince stepped outside his room to breathe some fresh air when he laid his eyes on Louisa. “She is extremely beautiful, I wonder what her name is and what she's doing in a lonely place like this” he thought to himself.

 

On the other hand the only thing on Louisa's mind was that her carriage would be fixed as fast as possible so that she could leave and proceed on her way. She is actually going to see her favorite aunt and uncle. They were the ones who took her in when her parents died on an accident. Her thoughts were disturbed when she noticed an old man staring at her from the other side of the garden. She suddenly felt uneasy and prayed harder for her safety until she was inside her room.

 

Chapter 3

 

Jonathan was actually expecting his brother Gabriel and was wondering what's taking him so long. He said he would be at the villa at nine in the morning but it was already seven in the evening and there was still no sign of him until the bell rang again.

 

“Well hello there I would like to stay here for the night” he said smiling directly to Jonathan

 

Jonathan laughed because it was his brother Gabriel. He asked him why he was late and he said he got held at work. Gabriel is a doctor but he is still saving money for his specialization.

 

“So, did I miss any interesting guests?” he asked sarcastically, to be honest their neighborhood is not that popular the only way you would be informed that there is such a place is when you are on your way to a more popular place a few towns away. It was just a place to pass through.

 

“Actually we have a few guests and they both look so rich, they have great carriages and they have paid almost full for their stay here. So it's a great accomplishment for us.” Jonathan said.

 

“Alright so can we grab a bite to eat now I'm starving” he said to his brother

 

Charlotte called the other guests for dinner and everyone gathered in the dinning hall.

 

The dinning hall was magnificent, all their furniture there was made from Narra.