Chapter 60 - I don't know them

When night falls, the town was unusually bustling especially the island shore.

The residence from Isla de Paz and everyone from the little population of Isla Cara was present. They were having a double celebration for gaining their beloved island back from the sc_u_ms that squatted half of it and Alexander Han's birthday.

Alexander Han would always spend his special day on this island. Ever since he rescued the fallen families from the grasp of death. Although the beginning of his journey was a rocky road.

Not using the shares he earns from the Han family, he spent all his earning supporting these families as he climbs to reach the top and now one the highest paid actor.

Knowing his unwise move might cause conflict to his strained relationship with his family especially with his beloved brother -- he still did, to what he thinks is right. Sticking to his principles and being a moral human he should be.

But only a few individuals know this fact.

Through years of his unfazed sincerity towards each of them -- he gained they trust, respect and also love.

He gained a family that would comfort and warm his polluted heart. A family he could turn to whenever his life gets a little worse. He initially wants their forgiveness from the immoral act of his family -- even though it should not be him compensating them in the first place but even to that, he received more than what he asked for.

His tender gaze stared at the people around the bonfire -- singing and dancing.

He could feel the warmth of their untroubled smiles creep up to his wounded heart. Being away from pretentious smiles and contempt action that usually surrounds him -- he felt contented. The peace he could never have with the Han family grand mansion.

This is his home.

Salivating his throat with a mouthful of citrusy beer, he winced --pleased at the indistinct bitter after taste of the alcohol. He swayed at the rhythm of the old school songs they were playing by the guitar.

"Big brother, will you sing for us?" one after another, the faces of the children that were playing along the cheerful music turned to him. Their shimmering, hopeful eyes was written all over their faces. Chuckling at the adorable individuals, he nodded.

"Alright." the crowd turned silent as the man playing the guitar willingly passed it to him. Clearing up his throat, he begins.

"Reaching out to you in the dead of the night

No matter where I go, always end up by your side

At the end of this journey, time has led me back

Back to my home, now I found the way back home ~"

Singing with his angelic husky cold voice, everyone had chills hearing him sing. He is indeed talented. It was not a surprise that his career skyrocketed with his perfect features and his incredible talent. His words are full of emotion as he sang. The crowd started to clap to match his beat while others swayed as they intently listen to him.

From the side, Riggs smirk as he offered a toast to Ace who's sitting beside him. With a subtle smirk, their bottles faintly clink at the light toast then both of them drunk a mouthful of beer. The rare atmosphere surrounding them, ease their hearts.

The women that were rescued and now being treated to the traumatizing experience they went through -- although the roots are still deep in their hearts, the serene aura this place gives off soothes their troubled hearts for a moment. After all, most of them are orphans or had no families they could lean on. Even though it was hard to forget that episode of their lives, being in this island -- it indeed live up to its name.

Not far away, Seraphina leaned against the thin palm tree as she closed her eyes -- listening to their jolly voices singing along with Alexander Han.

Nonetheless, her little presence under the flickering shadow from the huge canopy wasn't gone unnoticed to Alexander Han.

Though he can't see her expression, he was glad that she was present. This is what he is proud of and wanted to show her -- his family; his home.

He might not know her story, he might be a coward at times, he might not believe that she was not here for a reason or not buy every word she says -- he felt the similarities of their scarred hearts.

It was the least he could do for them and for her in return for extending their arms in clearing up Isla Cara. It might not be enough, but this is the best he offer.

"EYYY!! I'm gonna sing! Hear me!" Riggs' face was beet red as he seems a little drunk. Him and Ace, unfortunately, competed once again. They drunk all the beer that was offered to them and chug every last bit of it in minutes. Ace was chuckling non-stop to the drunk man that was singing while doing an odd dance.

"Boo! Lame!" he commented on the side. Riggs slowly took seductive strides towards him trying to be s_e_xy which made Ace totally disgusted. The crowd doubled its noise as they laughed and joined the fun.

"Aren't you gonna dance with them?" referring to the drunk Riggs dragging Ace to dance with him, he chuckled as he approaches Seraphina.

"I don't know them." she nonchalantly denied her connection to her bodyguards.

"Don't you like it here?" his tone was unusually clement as he inquired.

"...."

'I do.' Seraphina answered internally. Breathing heavily, she straightens her laid stance then turned her back from Alexander Han -- not giving him a glance.

As she walks away, Alexander suddenly reached out for her hand. Turning to see the man's face, his nonplus reaction made her brows arc. Abruptly releasing her hand, he spoke.

"I'm sorry. I didn't -- crap!" not knowing what to say, he stammers. Receiving a cold treatment from her, he, himself couldn't understand the sudden impulse. Seraphina gazes at him coldly before leaving him behind.

No one had the idea that in the midst of their jubilation, a brewing storm was about to fall.