Chapter 81
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 81
Passionate Island was about a couple who fell in love on a tropical island.
Rosey was a woman from a rich family who longed for freedom from the heavy shackles of responsibility imposed by her parents. Her parents only wanted to use her to marry a fat, old, rich man for status and connections.
While on the beautiful beach of Passionate Island, Rosey met Jacky under the shade of a coconut tree. She commissioned him to paint her, and the two slowly formed a bond through quiet talks and lingering glances. In her short time with Jacky, they shared passionate moments that made her feel alive for the first time.
However, the heavens didn't bless them for long. An earthquake struck the island with terrifying force.
The ground shook and some buildings collapsed. But that wasn't the greatest threat they had to face. The water on the beach receded so quickly that fish were left flapping helplessly on the sand. A chilling sign that a tsunami was about to strike.
Rosey and Jacky, like many others, failed to evacuate due to the panic and confusion. After all, Passionate Island was an island and there was nowhere to run. No mountains, no sturdy shelters, only flat land and flimsy structures. The wealthy had already fled with helicopters and private planes as soon as they sensed danger, while the rest could do nothing but brace themselves with trembling knees and helpless prayers.
Jacky found a stable tree in the middle of the island, and the couple climbed it with desperation in their eyes. But the tsunami was relentless, and the towering waves could not be resisted. The rope they had prepared proved useful but not enough to guarantee survival.
The surge of water slammed into them, sweeping them away like paper boats in a raging river. Still, they held on to the rope with every ounce of strength they had.