Kabanata 19
Kabanata 19
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BULLET
I washed my face and stared at my bloodshot eyes, joining my almost similar irises.
It was my fault. It was my fault. It was my fault.
He left and didn't look back even after I ran after him. I tried following him but the guards pointed their guns at me, making me step back to the hospital.
I was dizzy. The strike on my head was painful enough to make me lose consciousness and I have no weapon. No guns, no knives, no anything.
I have to save Twinkle. If I can't, at least I would die trying.
Dire-diretso ang lakad ko papunta sa kabilang exit kung saan walang guards nang may nakasalubong at humawak sa braso ko.
I tensed. I couldn't see clearly now with no contacts on.
Alerted, I shoved his hand away and was ready to fight when I met with his familiar ones.
"Jayden..."
"Shhh, not here," he shook his head and fixed his doctor's coat. "There are CCTVs."
Umatras ako at nag-antay ng ilang segundo bago sumunod sa kanya.
And when I'm sure we're out of sight, nagsalita na ako.
"Where is s-she? Was she alright? Nasaktan ba si Twinkle? Did they hurt her? Did they—"
"Breathe, Bullet," he soothed.
I stiffened and nodded, "sorry...I just...how was she? Was she f-fine? May sugat ba? Was s-she crying?"
He remained staring at me, stunned.
"Jayden!" I called frustratedly, "answer me!"
"You're...crying?"
I didn't care anymore, I repeatedly asked him that be snapped back and sighed.
"They brought her to the other office, the newer one," aniya. "I didn't know the exact location but I put a tracker at Bernard. The asshole didn't even bother checking his clothes. Hindi ata nagpapalit ng isang linggo--"
I jumped and hugged him, crying more.
"T-thank you..." I whispered and sobbed, didn't care anymore letting anyone to see me this vulnerable.
He was stunned but tapped my back after, sighing.
"Don't worry, I'm sure they won't hurt her," aniya. "They needed her, don't cry...na...naninibago ako, 'di ako marunong magpatahan?"
I sniffed and moved away, removing the tears of my cheek.
"Sorry," I whispered. "I was just...I'm sorry..."
"It's alright," he answered, "here, dry your tears."
I took the handkerchief from his hand and dried my tears, looking down. Ashamed he saw me this...weak.
I'm not weak. I never was. But now...
"We'll help, okay?" Magaan ang tono niya nang sabihin iyon.
I realized in our trio, Jayden felt like the big brother. He has this welcoming presence, making you trust him and he's using it everytime we're conning people.
If I wasn't in the picture charming men, he would be there for women until he could get close to our targets. He would make them trust him and job well done.
"Clau?"
"She's in the van, tracking Bernard," aniya. "She should be here at any minute—"
The door opened, revealing Clau in her nurse outfit. Nanlaki ang mata ko nang makitang hapit na hapit sa kanya ang suot at nag-iwas ng tingin si Jayden bago tumikhim.
"I didn't see a larger uniform!" She explained. Sinulyapan ko si Jayden na tumatango at nakapamulsa, sa malayo ang tingin.
Questions filled my head.
"B-Bullet..." She called when she realized I was there and walked closer for a hug.
Ipinikit ko ang mata at niyakap siya pabalik.
"I'm sorry," she breathed.
"It wasn't your fault," she whispered. "You did what you have to."
"I could've asked for h-help," I whispered. "And now..."
"Shhh..." She hushed, "it's okay. We're here to help, okay?"
I nodded and stared at her. Napatitig siya sa mata ko at umawang ang labi.
"You cried..." She whispered in disbelief.
I only looked down but she caught my chin again and stared at my eyes.
"Where's your contacts?" She asked, "can you see us clearly? What if someone saw you—"
"I slept with it on," I answered. "My eyes are hurting, irritated, I guess."
She gasped and nodded, may kinuha siya sa bulsa at iniabot sa akin ang shades na kaagad kong sinuot.
"Wear these," she showed me a cap and I tied my hair up to hide my blonde strands.
I stiffened upon realizing it was Twinkle's favorite hair tie I have in my wrist. My jaw clenched as my eyes stung.
I'm sorry...it was all my fault.
"Bullet," Clau called. "We have to go."
"I-I didn't have a gun," I whispered. "My knife was taken—"
"Here," inangat ni Clau ang pamilyar na kutsilyo ko kasama pa ang baril.
Nagsalubong ang kilay ko.
"How...?"
"I stole it," she shrugged.
"Ano?" ani Jayden, "how? Nasa guards 'yan ng Sandejas—"
"Don't underestimate me, Jay," Clau smirked. "Aside from hacking, I'm good at stealing, too."
Jayden frowned.
"What? Alam mo ba kung anong kayang gawin ng mga 'yon?" I can feel he's about to lecture Clau kaya umiling na ako at pinaghiwalay sila.
"Later," I gasped. "Help me first and later you could kiss and I won't interrupt."
They both scowled at me.
"What?" Jayden hissed.
"H-hindi, ah!" Clau blushed, "bakit kami maghahalikan—"
"Let's go," ani Jayden at sumulyap sa orasan niya. "We better keep moving. We have to save her tonight."
"Can we sneak inside?" Clau asked, concerned. "The building was new and we're unfamiliar with it. Don't you think we need help?"
Jayden stopped to think.
"Yes but we don't have anyone to trust inside, I won't risk you both and the kid for more help."
"I know someone who could help," I mumbled. Sabay silang tumingin sa 'kin.
"Who?"
Nanuyo ang lalamunan ko at nagtanong.
"Is the van nearby? Drive us somewhere first,"
I didn't tell them what my plans are until we got there.
"Are you insane?!" Singhap ni Clau sa 'kin.
"Yeah, I think so," I scratched my cheek while staring at the familiar mansion from a distance.
"No," Jay snapped. "No fucking way, Bullet. That family was mad at you! This is a suicide mission! You'll get killed before you even have a chance to step inside!"
"I'll be dying either way," I brushed my hair, "better to die trying than doing nothing."
They gasped.
"Bullet..." Clau called, "the house's heavily guarded and I'm sure they were warned about you! Paano kapag binaril ka o ano...paano kung..."
"Then tell them where Twinkle is," I answered. "They are good people, Claudine. They won't hurt you. Wala kayong atraso sa kanila. Ako lang."
"Bullet..."
I smiled and reached for their palms for a squeeze.
"Thank you both," I whispered.
Mas humigpit ang hawak sa akin ni Clau. She shook her head.
"I don't feel good about this,"
"It will be okay, don't you trust me? I can do this...I always do."
They gave up after a moment, they knew that if I set my mind into something, nothing would stop me.
I wore new contacts to clear my vision and fixed the new clean clothes I'm wearing. Clau only stole it from the hospital's locker.
A dress.
Inayos ko ang cap para maitago ang buhok.
"Can you do me a favor, guys?" I asked after a moment before leaving the van.
"What? Anything, Bullet."
"If I didn't make it...would you tell Twinkle Ate's sorry?"
"W-what?" My heart squeezed painfully when tears glinted in Clau's eyes. "The fuck are you saying—"
"Tell her I bought her her new toy request, it was in her room." I smiled and went out.
Dire-diretso ang lakad ko papunta sa gate nv bahay nina Zeijan at Alyx Sandejas at tama nga ang naisip pagdating.
I was not that close when guns were suddenly pointed my way.
"Sino ka?!" Sigaw ng isa at pinaikutan kaagad ako.
I raised my palms up in the air.
"Sino ka?!" Sigaw ulit ng security. "Tanggalin mo ang sumbrero!"
I nodded my head and reached for my cap to remove it. Nahulog ang buhok ko mula roon at narinig ko ang sunod-sunod nilang singhapan at may sinabi sa comms.
I looked up to stare at the CCTV and talk to anyone inside when I heard the familiar click of the gun and the cold metal at my skull from the back.
"Aren't we clear yet, Scythe?" The familiar voice sent shivers and pain all over me.
I closed my eyes and breathed calmly, raising my hand more.
"I'm not here to fight," I explained. "I wanted to help—"
He pressed the gun more on my skull.
"Who the fuck told you you could?" His icy tone made me gulp.
"I have information," I said. "I know where they took her."
"What? Another trap?" I felt his chest on my back, "my sister wasn't enough? You'd kill me, too?"
"Zy," I called, "I won't, I swear. I only came here because I have info. I came to help—"
"Liar," he whispered. "You're still not done with your lies, huh? I already warned you. If you show your face again, I'd fucking kill you."
"Then do," my voice hardened as I tried shoving my tears away. "You can kill me later. P-please, just for now...let me help..."
"I won't let you near my family," mas dumiin ang baril sa ulo ko. "Leave,"
"Please..."
"I said leave! Or do you want me to shoot you?"
"Do it," I fought, "I'm not leaving."
I waited for the bullet to pierce my head but none came.
May lumapit na guard kay Zion at may sinabing 'di ko nakuha.
"What?" I heard the edge on his tone. "No fucking way."
"Inutos po ni Sir Zeijan,"
He cursed, "no way. I won't let this traitor get inside the house! My sisters are there! My Mom! I won't fucking risk!"
It aches. He doesn't trust me anymore.
I deserved it.
How could he, Bullet? When he was blaming himself for his sister's trauma? When he was blaming himself for trusting you and loving you that cost his youngest sister's safety?
How could he?
He won't.
I don't deserve it.
Natahimik si Zion sa likod ko.
"No, Dad. You gotta be kidding me," his voice sharpened. "Did Mom even allow—damn it."
The gun pointed on my skull vanished, lumuwag ang pakiramdam ko.
"Weapon," aniya at naglakad papunta sa tabi ko.
Nagsitaasan ang balahibo ko at napatayo nang maayos sa lapit namin sa isa't-isa.
A large man stepped in front of me.
"Hands up," utos niya.
I followed but before the man could touch me, he stepped in and stopped his hand.
"Did I asked you to?" Mariin at matigas niyang tanong.
The man was startled as he shook his head.
"No, Sir," aniya. "But you said weapons—"
"Take the scanner," aniya bago mas tumayo sa harapan ko at sinalubong ng asul na mga mata ang tingin ko.
"Hands up," malamig na utos niya.
I followed.
Kinapkapan niya ako para sa baril o patalim. I sighed.
"I don't have weapons," I assured but then he won't listen.
He touched my leg. I stiffened.
Shit...my fucking knife's in there! I forgot!
Inangat niya ng skirt ng dress. My jaw clenched.
Shit, of course this man knew where I liked hiding my knife!
"Nothing, huh? Liar," tumaas ang kilay niya at humaplos ang palad sa kutsilyo sa hita ko.
Inikot niya ang tingin sa mga guards at tumalim ang tingin nang mapansing lahat sila'y nasa amin ang mata.
"Look away," malamig niyang sita at sabay-sabay na nag-iwas ang mga guards.
He pulled my leg up on his leg to check my other thigh for weapons, I can notice his intense gaze and grip. His anger is visible with every touch of his warm rough hands on my skin.
When I was cleared, he hid my knife on his back pocket and leaned in to whisper.
"You do one thing to endanger my family and I'll slit your throat," he threatened.
Sinalubong ko ang tingin niya.
"I'll slit my own throat if I did," sagot ko at naglakad palagpas sa kanya para sumunod sa guards.
Nakakapanibago ang pakiramdam sa mansyon nila ngayon. It was used to be welcoming and warm but now? You could feel the darkness, the gloomy ambiance, the danger inside.
I have never shivered this bad before that I had to touch my arms for comfort.
I can do this. You can do this, Bullet!
"Move," Zion's cold voice filled the place. Kumuyom ang kamay ko at nagpatuloy sa paglalakad pasunod sa mga guards.
We got into the house's library and what I was expecting was the sudden attack I received from Sibyl.
"What did you do?!" She screamed in anger, "saan mo dinala ang kapatid ko?!"
Nagkagulo. She scratched me but I didn't fought, I let her. She was seething in anger, weeping, crying in pain and frustration.
"Sibyl!" Solomon appeared and encircled his arms around her stomach, pulling her away from me.
"No! L-let me go! That woman!" She tried clawing my way when Zion appeared in front of me kaya sa kanya tumama ang kuko ng kapatid.
"K-kuya," she cried, "umalis ka d'yan! Why are you even protecting her! Let me—"
"Princess," he called calmly, "calm down..."
"No!" She screamed, "h-how could I?! That was my sister, Kuya! Our sister! Why do you expect me to fucking calm down?!"
Zion glanced at Solomon and nodded at nang unti-unti'y pinakawalan ni Sol ang asawa ay hinuli ni Zion ang kapatid para yakapin.
She was hysterical as she tried pushing her brother away but couldn't. He was like a steel wall, hugging her so tight.
"Shh..."
"N-no...no..." she cried, "p-paano kapag may nangyaring masama s-sa kanya? Paano kapag..."
Hiyang-hiya akong nagbaba ng tingin. Sising-sisi sa nangyari. Galit na galit sa sarili.
It was all my fault.
Zion brought Sibyl to the couch where the stunned Zirena was. Katabi niya si Wave na hinahaplos ang likod niya at hawak ang isang kamay niya.
When Zion and Sibyl got there, my eyes hurt more as it assaulted tears when Zion knelt and reached for Zirena's shaking palms.
"Princess," he called gently, "come on, look at Kuya,"
She wouldn't. She was just shaking and staring at nowhere.
"Zire," mas nabasag ang boses ni Sibyl at mabilis na tumabi sa kapatid. "Come here...shh..." and when she hugged her, Zire started sobbing loudly.
It was all my fault.
My head was throbbing. My hands are shaking. Kinuyom ko iyon, hiyang-hiya, galit na galit.
I wanted to die.
I caused this. I caused everything.
Wala na akong nagagawang tama!
"Shh, we'll save her," ang nakaluhod na si Zion ay inabot ang mga kapatid para yakapin. "Trust us, okay? We'll save Twinkle."
"Water?" nag-angat ako ng tingin at nakita ang malamig na mga mata ni Solomon. He was angry, too, I could feel it but he still asked me if I needed water.
Umiling ako at muling nagbaba ng tingin.
I don't deserve mercy.
The doors of the library opened. I felt the intense shift of air when I heard footsteps and saw people coming in.
Nanlamig akong lalo at napaayos ng tayo.
I saw Iñigo Rafael walking in with his son in a strained face. Si Dash ay pumasok kasunod niya kasama si Zidney at ang asawa nitong si Thorn Valderama na kaagad na humiwalay para puntahan ang magkakapatid sa sofa.
I watched how Thorn sat beside them and said something and the two girls cried more while hugging him.
They all went to the large table in the middle and if I thought it was chilling enough seeing the siblings this way, mas nagtaasan ang balahibo ko nang makita ang pagpasok ng dalawang tao.
Zeijan and Alyx Sandejas.
I caught off a breath when I saw not in their usual clothes, except Alyx who've I seen wearing leather jackets before.
They were in all black, cold and scary. I already had my own share of evil and danger. Wyatt was scary at first, he was screaming danger but seeing these two?
They were danger itself.
Sa kanilang likod at may babae at lalaki ring pumasok, I'm sure they're the same age as them.
"Reports, Reaper?" Zeijan glanced at his son standing closer to him now. He was like a soldier, his stance domineering.
Malamig na muli ang mga mata at diretso ang tingin sa ama.
"I was able to pinpoint the range of possible locations, Sir," he answered.
I kept on forgetting he's in the army and Zeijan was a retired Navy Seal.
"You got a tracker for her, right?" ani Dash Sandejas na narinig ang usapan ng dalawa.
Sumulyap doon si Zy at tumango, "yes, Tito. Her watch has it but the signal went off, possibly it was destroyed or was thrown away."
May inilabas na mapa si Dash at inilapag sa lamesa, Zidney gave him a marker and Zion walked closer to point at something.
"Here's the range," he pointed out. "Her location will be around in this area," kinuha niya ang marker at bumilog.
"Wala na tayong oras para isa-isahin ang mga lugar kung saan possibleng pinagdalhan sa kanya," ani Iñigo, "do you have any other way we could track her?"
"I might've..." napaisip si Zy.
Zeijan waited impatiently, his cold and dangerous blue eyes watching his son. Si Alyx ay kausap ang dalawang kasama nila, they were talking in hushed tones I couldn't even decipher.
No one sees me here...or did they decide I'm worthless here?
But I have to help. I want to. I would.
"What was ponytail she's wearing?" Nagitla pa ako sa biglaang tanong ni Zion sa akin.
Dahil doon ay napunta sa akin ang tingin ng lahat. My heart raced.
"Ponytail? Twinkle?"
He nodded, "what?" He asked impatiently and I began rummaging my head to remembering the her hair.
"It was the pink one," I remembered, "with the cherry design?"
Nagliwanag ang mukha ni Zion at bumaling sa ama, "I might've put a voice recorder in it."
What?
Napakurap-kurap din ako sa gulat.
"You did?" ani Zeijan, "oh...was it the one you've been telling me?"
"Hmm," tumango siya. "I was just testing, I assumed her watch won't be enough so I tried but I still didn't know if it was working correctly. Nakatago lang iyon sa drawer ko at 'di ko pa tapos no'ng kinuha niya. Gusto niya raw ng design kaya tinakbo na, I didn't had the chance to take it back before I could finish it. She was crying whenever I try taking it away."
"What could we do with it, Zion?" Sa unang pagkakataon ay malakas nang nagtanong si Alyx na nakahalukipkip at walang emosyon ang mukha. "Can we track your sister's exact location with it?"
"Not really, it was more of a voice recorder but if I could access it, maybe we could get a clue," he brushed his hair, "Uncle Hawk, can you help?"
"Yes, I have my laptop with me," aniya at sabay silang nagpunta sa sofa para tignan ang laptop. The girl Hawk was with walked closer, too, and said something at Maya-maya'y siya na ang may hawak ng laptop at mabilis na nagtitipa.
They reminded me of Clau and Jayden so much but I'm no Alyx Sandejas.
I'm evil. I'll root in hell. I'll die and the world would only celebrate.
"We don't have enough time, Kuya," Zeijan shook his head, "I will not risk a wasted minute for my daughter's safety!"
"We will have to take teams in every possible location, Zeijan," Iñigo answered, "you and Alyx would take the closest possible location where they could be hiding her."
"Yes, but what if she wasn't there?" I could hear the pain and desperation on his voice, "I didn't know what I'll do! Paano kung may masamang mangyari sa anak ko? Paano kung..."
"L-let me help, Sirs, Ma'am," I stepped in the danger and spoke.
Ang malamig at matatalim nilang tingin ay mas nagpaalon ng sikmura ko. Zidney Valderama shook her head at me.
"Why was this woman even here? Wasn't she the traitor?" She asked coldly. "Kuya? Pinapasok mo? Paano kung mapahamak naman tayo dito? Ang mga anak mo?"
Bumaling siya sa magkapatid na nasa sofa at inaalalayan na nina Thorn, Solomon at Wave papalabas ng opisina.
"Zid—"
"What if she was sent her to ruin this plan?"
Nang humawak si Dash sa braso ng kapatid ay natahimik ang huli. She gave me a look at shook her head again.
"How could you help?" I was so used to Zeijan's warm voice that it was so new hearing the icy tone in it now.
"I could help finding out where she was taken," I started.
Hindi siya umimik kaagad.
"How could we trust you?" His jaw clenched and watched me intently, "how could we know you're not taking us into another trap?"
"Then why," I breathed and decided to speak my mind, "why did you allow me to get here? I know, you needed help, too. That's why you let me in. Please, let me help. W-what I know will help, I promise."
"Don't be too proud, Miss, who know if we let you in so no one could see if I kill you?"
My breathing stopped. Ibinagsak ni Alyx Sandejas ang baril sa lamesa at pinanuod ako.
"Didn't you thought of it? That I allow you to step inside my house so no one could see ands suspect us if you disappeared?"
"Mom..." I heard Zion's voice.
Zeijan shook his head at his son and stopped him from walking closer to us.
I nodded my head.
"I understand, Ma'am," I agreed. "I won't stop you if you kill me now. I'll accept death, whatever you wanted to do. It was my fault."
She took the gun from the table and walked closer until she's in front of me. Then she raised the gun on my forehead, unlocking the safety.
I heard gasps.
"Mom," mas lumakas ang boses ni Zion.
Alyx was a bit taller than me, mostly now with her heeled boots on and I'm in flats.
"It was," aniya.
I closed my eyes and embraced the feel of the cold metal on my forehead.
"I know, Ma'am," I mumbled. "And you can kill me later but I know information that can help. I-I have a team and they managed to put a tracker on one of Wyatt's goons."
I opened my eyes, seeing her anger radiating her irises.
"Right now, I'm sure they have the location," I assured. "T-they are outside, if you could allow them in. I swear in my life they could help."
"How could I believe you?" She asked sharply.
"I," my chest moved up and down, "I love Twinkle, Ma'am and I'll do everything...anything to save the people I love."
Her eyes dilated, I swear I saw something familiar and old flashed on her irises as she watched me closely. I saw how her face broke into something broken and vulnerable until it got back to stone cold.
Ibinaba niya ang baril at nag-iwas.
"Let her team in," malamig niyang utos at dumiretso sa asawa na pinapanuod ako. Ang emosyon ay halong pag-aalala, takot, galit at 'di ko mabasang iba pa.
While they were busy, the siblings were exchanging suggestions and offering help to rescue Twinkle. Alyx was silent again.
Nakataas ang kamay ni Jayden at Clau nang makapasok sa library at pagkakita sa 'kin ay napaayos sila.
"Bullet..."
I asked them what to do and thankfully, the Sandejas listened to us. I know they were still doubtful. We are their enemy but in desperation for saving Twinkle, we helped each other.
Clau showed them her laptop, "we got a ping in this location, this was boss' new office. We haven't had the chance to come here kaya hindi pa namin kabisado ang pasikot-sikot but Jay was able to obtain a blue print."
Jayden stepped closer, hesitant at first and stood beside Zion who was only quiet and watching intently. I could only see his tension with the way his jaw clench and his shoulders squared.
"There are three building in this location but we are sure this one's around this area. The tallest one." He took the marker and pinpoint the exact one. "Here's the blue print but it was only the first draft so, I'm sure there are revisions in the final floor plan."
"Let me see," Zidney called. "I think I could help."
I listened to everything she said and memorized every words and possible entry and exit points in buildings like that one. She told us what are the possible escape plans and secret entrances the architect might have added in the building.
It was a big help.
"I'll dispatch teams," ani Zeijan.
"I'll make sure no one could escape by air or boat," ani Dash Sandejas, "I'll be contacting the towers." Umalis Siya at habang nagtitipa.
"I have list of cases we could use against these men, Zeij, in case you wanted to settle this legally," ani Iñigo.
"What if I don't, Kuya?" ani Zeijan. "They touched my family, what if I wanted to kill them all and leave no one?"
"Then, I'm at your disposal," he smirked. "I didn't see or know anything. Just make sure to dump the dead body well. Like what you did to the son."
Namilog ang mata ni Clau at tumungo pabalik sa laptop niya. Jayden was also tensed and alerted but didn't say anything.
"We'll infiltrate the building," ani Zeijan sa aming lahat. "My wife and I, Zion...we can't take more men inside to not raise suspicions—"
"Let me join, please," I volunteered.
They watched me closely. Zion brushed his hair and shook his head.
"No, you're staying here, Bullet." Mariin niyang utos, "who knows you have intels inside and get us ambushed, instead? 'Di ba, d'yan ka naman magaling?"
Wow. That's hard.
Pero tinanggap ko. He wasn't wrong either.
"If I messed up, kill me." I mumbled. "Just let me help, I know how Wyatt Anderson operates. I know his guard's shifts. I could help."
"Bring me in, too," Jayden stepped in, "I trained with Bullet. I could help."
Zion's eyes sharpened. He seemes pissed, angry as he watch Jayden. Umigting ang panga niya.
"Alright," Alyx nodded and checked his guns. "Change and take weapons with you, you're coming with us."
Clau would stay with them, she'd help Hawk and Trece in tracking and trying to get Twinkle's voice recorder get to work so we could hear what was happening.
Magkasama kami ni Jayden na pumunta sa sinasabing kwarto ni Alyx at miski ako'y namangha nang malamang may secret room sa bahay nila.
Wow...I didn't know Zion's parent's into this job, too?
To think that Alyx is an actress and Zeijan's mostly managing their bars and restaurants. I didn't thought...
"Do you know who are those people, Bullet?" He asked, "Alyx and Zeijan Sandejas, I'm sure they're not just casual members of DEA."
I shook my head, "I didn't have any idea they're into this, too." Inikot ko ang tingin sa weaponry nila sa loob at kumuha ng mga baril at magazine, I took knives, too to strap around me in case I ran out of bullets.
Kumuha si Jayden ng damit at nagpalit ng shirt, mabilis ang galaw habang kumukuha din ng baril doon. I walked around and stared at a woman's wardrobe.
Alyx Sandejas?
She had the same taste as mine. I like it. I like her but it doesn't seem like she liked me, too. She hates me.
"Change your clothes, too, Bullet," aniya. "You can't work with that dress on,"
Nahulog ang tingin ko sa mga boots doon at dumukwang para maghanap ng pinakakomportable.
It's been three hours since Twinkle was abducted and we have to work fast.
"I'll go out first para makapagpalit ka," aniya.
Tumango ako at kumuha ng boots nang may mahuli ng tingin sa pagitan ng mga sapatos. Hinawi ko iyon paalis at umawang ang labi pagkakita ng vault.
What if the USB's here?
My heart raced as I touched it. I looked around to check if there are any CCTVs and when I was certain there hasn't ay dali-dali kong inisip ang mga possibleng combination.
This is in Zeijan and Alyx's house so...I typed in their anniversary, it wasn't. I only had two more tries and so I thought of a more possible combination.
Probably wasn't their birthdays, how 'bout their children?
I tried Zion's. It failed.
Shit. One more!
Anong p'wedeng combination na walang makakaalam? Then, it dawned to me.
Twila Klein!
I had one last try and I risked it all. Typing in Twinkle's birthdate, the vault lit and unlocked.
"Yes!" I breathed and opened it at hindi nga ako nabigo. I saw only one thing inside.
A USB.
I could use this against Wyatt. This seems so important to him that it was his priority. I could use it as leverage for him to set Twinkle free and if I didn't have a use for it then...I'll give it back to Zeijan Sandejas.
They could use it against him.
I closed the vault at saktong kakalusot ko pa lang ng USB sa bulsa nang bumukas ang pinto. I stiffened and looked back to see Zion's annoyed face.
"What's fucking taking you so long?" He asked grumpily.
"What? Naghahanap akong damit," sagot ko at hinablot ang tank top para mapalitan ang dress.
"Ikaw lang dito?" He asked. "Nasaan na 'yong lalaki?"
"He left," I answered and stripped off my dress, leaving me in my underwear.
Hindi siya sumagot kaagad, "kanina pa? O ngayon lang? Limang minuto ka na nandito, nasaan siya?"
"He left," I breathed and wore the leather jeans. "Kanina pa, naghahanap lang ako ng komportableng sapatos kaya natagalan. Sorry,"
Hindi siya nagsalita kaya unti-unti ko siyang hinarap at pinanuod siyang kumukuha rin ng baril at patalim mula sa mga stand. I saw him pressing more buttons and took out a fist buckle.
Sinuot ko ang leather jacket at inayos ang mga patalim at baril.
I secretly watched him, he's wearing a black shirt and pants. May dog tag sa leeg at kita pa ang wire ng comms sa may batok kung nasaan kitang-kita ang tattoo niya. His hair's in a messy man but and I could see how the shirt hugged his muscles.
Nagbaba ako ng tingin nang lingunin niya 'ko.
May itinapon siya sa harapan ko. I saw it was a fist buckle and I'm sure this size would fit my knuckles. Inabot ko iyon.
"Use it in your advantage," malamig niyang sabi. "We'll be buddies in this mission."
"Tayo?" I asked, my heart pounding hopefully.
"It's not like I have a choice," he answered nonchalantly while loading magazines. Nanuyo ang lalamunan ko at tumitig sa mga baril ko.
"You have," I answered. "Kami na lang ni Will ang magkasama—"
"And what? Risked you both of fucking the mission?" Pagak siyang natawa at nilingon ako. "I'm no longer a fool, Bullet. You think I would trust you with my sister's life?"
My eyes glistened. I shook my head.
"Sorry..."
"Bullshit," natawa siya. "You are stuck with me until I saved my sister, after that, you could leave and make sure not to show your face to me again but if anything happens to Twila Klein?"
He took a step closer to me and took the knife and stabbed the table in front of us.
"Then I'll happily use your own knife to kill you, to hell with this stupid feeling I have for you. You're not worth it."
When he left, my knees are weak and wobbling but my feelings don't matter. My heart don't matter. It will disappeared completely if something happened to Twinkle.
Lumabas na ako at nakitang ang guards at nakabantay sa bawat galaw ko. Zeijan Sandejas briefed us with our role in this operation.
Not even thirty minutes later and I'm inside the van with DEA's team.
Nasa biyahe kami at katabi ko si Zion na tahimik lang at tsini-check ang progress ng voice recorder nila kay Twinkle na pinagtutulungang gawan ng paraan nina Trece at Claudine sa likod ng sasakyan.
It amazed and at the same time, naninibago ako sa mga nangyayari ngayon.
I was so used of working alone and depending only to myself that I thought I could do anything and bend the fate into my will but didn't.
It's not like I could depend on someone before, I only have me.
I have no recollection of any of my past memories ever since I woke up in a facility in Italy. I remembered being so weak and exhausted I couldn't move. Balot pa ako ng benda noon at ang sabi ng mga doktor ay muntik na 'kong mamatay sa huling misyon ko.
They introduced me immediately to the life in the underground and even without memories, I'm sure I was used to the darkness. I just embraced it, like death has always been a part of me.
I don't depend to anyone. I don't have friends, no family but only a job to do if I still want to live. Wyatt said he'd given me a second life and for years, I believed in it.
He brainwashed me in telling that's how family works. That he's my family and I must do everything to please him to thank him for the second chance he'd given me.
Turns out that's not how family was.
Family was this...with what I've felt while I'm in Zion's house.
Too sad I will not be able to get another chance of it. It's not like I'm capable of being happy. Of love.
Napatitig ako sa kawalan.
After I was sure Twinkle was safe, I'd embrace everything they wanted to do to me. I'll willing accept death.
Death is good. I'm not scared of it.
"Got it!" Trece exclaimed and everyone tensed and listened to the faint and uncleared sounds.
"What? Ano titingin-tingin mo, pangit?!"
Namilog kaagad ang mata ko sa narinig.
"Was that Twila?" ani Trece na nagsalubong ang kilay.
Alyx sighed in relief, "yeah, that sharp tongue was enough to proof it was her."
"Bastos na bata ito, ah?" Narinig kong boses sa kabilang linya. "Ganyan ba pinapalaki ng mga magulang ang mga bata ngayon, ah?!"
"'Di pa ako malaki, small pa ako kaya! Kita mo ba ang height ko o blind ka lang?"
I closed my eyes tightly and brushed my hair.
Oh, good Lord. Why was this little girl talk like this? Paano kung masaktan siya?
"She'll be fine," ani Alyx at tumango, "she's a strong kid. She knew we'll come and save her."
Was it enough to make me calm? No. Unless I saw her safe and sound, I won't calm down.
"And daldal mo! Bakit 'di na lang busalan iyan, Bernard?!" Singhal no'ng isa.
Fucking Bernard.
Nagkatinginan kami ni Jayden.
I will fucking kill this man.
"Hayaan mo na magdaldal at reklamador! Ayaw daw ng busal!"
"Because itsh...mabaho," ani Twinkle na nabulol pa. "Ewwy..."
"Aba't...pakainin mo na nga 'to nang matahimik! Ang sakit na ng tainga ko! Wala pa ba si boss? Nang matahimik na ang batang 'to? Rinding-rindi na ako kakakanta niya!"
Oh...
"Why pow, Mr. bad guy?" aniya. "Ganda kaya pow ng vwoice ko! I'm singer! Listen ka..." she cleared her throat, "ako ay may lumpia! Lumipad sa langit! 'Di ko na nakita! Kinain pala ng mga pangit..."
This time, I could stop my smiles. Tumungo ako at sinapo ang mukha, naalala no'ng una naming kita. She was singing that song, too.
Sinulyapan ko si Zion, there was a ghost of smile on his lips but mas nangingibabaw pa rin doon ang sakit. He closed his eyes and brushed his hair.
"Zeijan Ruais, what did you teach your daughter?" ani Iñigo na may maliit na ngiti, "she's a brave little one."
"Of course, she is," Zeijan chuckled lowly, his eyes filled with pride and worry. "She's a little survivor..." nahuli ko ang tingin niya sa 'kin.
Tumungo akong muli.
It was my fault.
We listened to Twinkle fighting with the men like a brave little spy she was. I'm sure she fully embraced her mission of being a spy today and it made her fears lessen but the image of her crying and calling for help earlier's still inside my head.
I have to save her.
"Hindi ka ba natatakot, bata?" ani ng boses ng lalaki, "na-kidnap ka! Tapos kumakanta ka lang d'yan?"
"I'm spy," she mumbled, "Agent Twinkle Star! Spy not scared. Spy is brave!" I could hear the conviction in her voice.
"That's my girl," I heard Zion whispered and continued staring at his gun. As if he didn't, he'd find himself shooting everyone in sight.
Nagtawanan ang mga lalaki roon sa linya ni Twinkle. I fisted my palm and remembered the voices, trying to decipher who are behind it so I could kill them one by one and I'll have the time in the world to do it.
"Agent? Ang bata-bata mo pa! Magpatubo ka muna ng ngipin mong bungi bago ka mag-agent d'yan!"
"Why ba? Ikaw ba pow agent?"
"Oo! Agent ako! Ang laki ko na kaya p'wede na—"
"Oh, p'wede pala ang agent na yellow ang teeth?" She answered.
Nabuga ni Zeijan ang iniinom niyang tubig. Alyx closed her eyes and bit her lip.
"God, ang anak ko," bulong niya at isiniksik ang mukha sa leeg ng asawa na patuloy pa sa pag-ubo sa narinig na sagot ng anak sa kalaban.
I could feel Zion tensing beside me. His sister's answer to the men made him smile but I'm sure he's having anxiety now. He was fidgety. He was scared.
He was tapping his fingers on his gun and I saw his fingers trembling. Out of instinct, I reached for it and placed my palm above it. Squeezing softly.
"Breathe," I whispered.
He took a deep breath then pulled his hand away from mine.
"Don't touch me," malamig niyang turan.
When we reached the place, we parked in a distance from a commercial looking building in the city. Bago pa lang ito. I'm sure wala pang nangungumpahan ditong ibang kompanya. That's how Wyatt works to disguise the business with a normal one.
"We'll go inside, are the comms working?" ani Zeijan kaya chineck ko kaagad ang akin at tumango.
Once again, he briefed us and told us where to head and what part of the building will infiltrate. Hati kami sa tatlong grupo.
Si Jayden ay kasama si Hawk. Si Alyx at Zeijan at kami ni Zion.
"Will be okay here?" Zeijan asked the group in the van, "there are teams I dispatched in every possible exit points in the building. They're dressed as civilians."
"Don't worry 'bout us. We got this, Archer," ani Trece.
Nanigas ako.
Archer?
"We gotta go," ani Alyx. "We'll be back with my daughter soon."
"Got it, Viper," ani Trece sa likod sabay saludo.
Nahulog ang panga ko.
Archer...Viper?!
Nagkatinginan kami ni Jayden at kagaya ko'y gulat din siya.
What the hell? What...Viper?
Sinundan ko ng tingin si Alyx na inaayos ang baril sa balikat niya at walang pakialam na naglalakad palayo.
The Viper?
Zeijan caught her waist and whispered something, may inabot siya sa asawa at kung hindi pa ako hinawakan sa braso ni Zion ay baka nakanganga lang ako sa mga magulang niya.
"Y-your parents were the Archer? The Viper?" I whispered in disbelief.
Nangunot ang noo ni Zion at umiling habang marahang hawak ang braso ko't hinihila ako pasunod.
"And now you added more reasons to silence you," bulong pa niya. "Focus, Scythe. We have a tiny spy to rescue."
I nodded nonchalantly. Umikot na si Hawk at Jayden sa isang entrance habang kaming apat ang nasa likuran at inanatay ang dalawang lalaki na tuluyang mabaklas ang harang para makagapang kami papasok.
I was double checking my weapon when Alyx walked closer and hand me a grenade.
"Use this only if necessary," aniya. "Do you always fight in action? Combat?"
I nodded, "yes, Ma'am."
This is the Viper. I heard so much about her and all this time she's with me!
"If you find Twila first," she hesitated. "Will you promise to keep her safe?"
I nodded without hesitations, "yes, Ma'am. I'll risk my life for her safety."
She watched me closely, checking for lies. The familiar glint on her eyes were back as she judged me.
"I believed you," bulong niya at ipinikit ang mata. "I know you love her, and my son,"
My eyes swelled.
"But I have a favor to ask you, Scythe,"
"Anything, Ma'am," sinalubong ko ang tingin niya.
She was hesitant but I can see the motherly instinct and love on her gaze. I feel it deep inside me, rooted secretly somewhere. The feelings only gets out whenever I'm with Twinkle.
"I don't want to kill you," aniya. "You reminded me so much of the old me and I wanted so bad to give you another chance but I'm a mother, Scythe. Aside from being Viper, the most important mission I had was to protect my family. My children."
I just listened.
"And after saving Twinkle," she gulped harshly as if it was painful for her to say the next words, too. "I want you gone. Away from my son."
Nagkatinginan kami ni Zion na natigil sa ginagawa para panoorin kami ng Mom niya. He looks confused, worried and curious. I looked away and nodded at Alyx.
"Yes, Ma'am," I promised.
"Misis, we're in," narinig kong tawag ni Zeijan kaya pumunta na kami.
We crawled to the small space to get inside. It was suffocating and to narrow but it was a good thing maybe that I'm used to sleep inside a dog cage that it doesn't bother me anymore. Nauuna si Zeijan, si Alyx, ako bago si Zion.
It took us three minutes to get inside the building and got out of the ventilation compartment.
Sumenyas si Zeijan na doon sila sa kabila ni Alyx at tinuro Niya ang kabila kung saan kami ni Zion.
I nodded and Zy did, too. When the two vanished, nagkatinginan kami at sabay na tumikhim.
"Are your guns loaded?" aniya.
Tumango ako.
"Watch my back and I'll watch yours," he said. "Let's go."
We walked with no sounds, silent and quick like a panther. Sabay kaming umatras at umikot patago sa lamesa nang may marinig na mga yapak.
We watched men in large firearms walking away and when we're certain it's all clear, tumayo na kami.
Salitan kami ni Zion sa paghahanap ng CCTV. Everytime we'll see one, we'd go to the blind spot and tamper it so they won't see us if we ever appeared on it. Sila Trece at Clau na ang bahala sa van doon.
Nilapitan ko si Zion na nakasimangot at naghahanap ng paraan para matakpan ang pinakamataas na CCTV. We can't reach it unless we stand in a chair or something.
"I have an idea," tapik ko sa kanya.
"What?"
"Kneel," I mumbled.
He frowned at me, his thick brows meeting each other.
"The fuck? I won't kneel to you—"
"Just fucking kneel, Reaper," I hissed under my breath and in the end, he cursed and knelt his one leg.
Inagaw ko sa kanya ang hawak bago umakyat sa may hita niya. He cursed and touched my leg, isinampay ko ang isang hita sa balikat niya at tumitig sa camera, sinisiguradong 'di kita miski ang anino naming dalawa.
I could feel him tensing below me. His grip on my leg tightened and I realized my crotch on his face.
Shit?
Umikot ang sikmura ko at nag-init ang pisngi at bago pa ako makapag-isip ng kung ano-anong kabastusan ay pilit kong inabot ang camera at tumalon na paalis sa hita niya.
Sa pagtayo niya'y namumula ang mukha niya. He wasn't looking at me and I understood.
Who could ever stomach a traitor?
For the next minutes, we spend our time docking and hiding to armed men walking in and out of stairs or elevators. Kahit walang tao ay mukhang heavily guarded ang lugar.
We checked every offices in the first and second floors until we reached the third one. The security doubled.
Nagkatinginan kami ni Zy.
"This is it," I mumbled.
He nodded and pointed at the direction we're going. Back-to-back, we walked.
Hindi kami sigurado kung saang kwarto nila itinatago si Twinkle kaya't hangga't maaari'y hindi kami magpapaputok. I have silencer but that would still get someone's attention, I don't want any more threats in Twinkle's life so we fought with combat when a group of men caught us.
I kicked and gave them upper cuts, I pulled the knife strap on my leg and slashed the man's throat.
Zion cursed, "really, Scythe? They will see the blood."
I frowned and realized he killed the other men by head locking them inside. I shrugged and smiled.
"Opps?"
Nailing siya at hinawakan ang kamay ko, "quiet, they're coming."
And they did. Fist to fist, we fought together. Nang tumama ang kamao ng lalaki sa pisngi ko ay narinig ko ang pagmumura ni Zion at bago ko pa man magantihan ang gago ay naroon na ang asawa ko't sinusuntok siya.
"Tang inang may—" I blew a punch on the asshole's face and knee him in between his legs before twisting his neck but Zion's not done with the man he's punching.
"Reaper," I called, "he's dead! Come on," pinilit ko pa siyang patayo, napansin ang pagdidilim ng mukha at galit sa mga mata niya.
I then saw men sneaking in behind him with guns that my only instinct was to push my body on his chest, take the guns at the back of his jeans and shot the two assholes in the distance.
"Fuck?" Nagbaba ng tingin sa akin si Zion at humawak sa likod ko.
"They were about to shoot you," I gasped and hell, it started the commotion.
I was still not fully recovered with the shitheads when I felt Zion pulled the guns from my jeans and shoot from someone behind me, too.
"They were about to shoot you," he whispered on my head.
My heart pounded loudly, feeling his warm body against mine while we're chest to chest, both guns on each side to protect each other's back.
But more men came and we had no choice but to utilize the guns and shoot anyone in sight.
Nang maubos ay sabay kaming humugot ng hininga.
"All clear," he said.
"All clear," I confirmed.
We switched and we're now back to back as we walked to check every rooms, stepping away from the dead bodies and scattered bloods around.
The stink of death filled my nose and when I felt a grip on my feet from one of them, I shot his head, his brain scattering on the ground.
But we were cornered. The men were already on high alert that Zion and I were hurt. He was punched, I was, too. But it wasn't enough to take us down.
We aren't Reaper and Scythe for nothing.
"Dock, Zy!" From choking the man, he lowered his body as I pull my knife and threw it in his direction, striking the asshole directly on the throat.
Then suddenly, the whole building alarmed. We both tensed.
More men appeared with firearms and began shooting. When I saw one in my direction, hinatak ko ang lalaking aatake sa 'kin mula sa likod at iniharang ang katawan niya para siya ang mabaon sa bala.
Tinulak ko paalis si Zy sa daan at nagtago kami sa pader habang nakadukwang at hawak ang baril.
"You should go," aniya. "I can handle this,"
"But—"
"Twinkle," he called. "We have to save Twinkle. Trust me, okay? I'll be fine?"
I blinked and closed my eyes.
"Run, I think she's in the room there somewhere. I'll cover you,"
He counted at sabay kaming lumabas para sunod-sunod na barilin ang mga lalaking hindi handa sa pagsugod naming dalawa.
"Go!" He exclaimed and I turned my back and ran while he's shooting the remaining one.
I went and opened every doors I see on the way, shooting and stabbing anyone I'll see around.
But none.
"Where is the kid?!" I screamed at the asshole's face? "Where is she?!"
He won't speak. Itinutok ko ang baril sa ulo niya.
"Speak before I blow your brains off,"
He choked on his blood and trembled, "n-nando'n..." turo niya sa malayong pintuan.
"Are you sure?"
Tumango siya, "please...gusto ko pang mabuhay! Sinabi ko na sa 'yo, pakawalan mo na 'ko—" i shoot him in between his eyes and stood with nonchalance.
I walked closer to the door, looking right and left before kicking it open but found it empty.
"Shit!"
Hinalughog ko ang kwarto, there is a small chair in the middle and I'm sure Twinkle was here moments earlier. Hindi pa siya nakakalayo, sigurado ako.
I reloaded my weapons and walked out of the room, pressing my comms.
"I found the room they put her in but she wasn't here anymore," I said.
"Bullet?" I heard Clau's voice, "there are no cameras in the third level. We don't have visuals but there is an exit at the right end of the hallway."
The whole building is noisy because of the alarm but eerie silence replaced it when it was turned off. Inikot ang tingin. The hallways are dim and creepy.
I raised my arm more and turned on my left when I felt a touch on my leg. I gasped and lifted my gun in that direction.
"Susuko na ako po, agent Bullet!" That familiar amber eyes and tiny voice was enough to make me fall on my knees.
Nahulog ang baril ko at ginagap ang katawan niya.
"T-Twinkle!" I exclaimed and touched her cheek, "a-are you okay, darling? What happened? Did the bad guys hurt you?! Did they—"
"Saksak ko sila, Ate!" She exclaimed happily.
My jaw dropped.
"W-what?" She lifted her palm and showed me the familiar knife I strapped on her leg. "H-how..."
"Kuha nila ako! Sakay daw po sa helicopter po tapos sakit ng hawak nila! Kaya no'ng 'di sila nakatingin kuha ko ang knife and pow no'ng...hawak nila ako po papunta sa stwairs sabi ko yah!" She make a slashing sound and lifted the knife.
Muntik na akong matamaan kaya hinuli ko iyon at kinuha.
"'Di nila ako check, Ate! Akala nila po ang gun lang ako mayro'n! 'Di nila alam I have knife! Sa legs ko! Twinkle is smart! They're bobo!"
Pinigilan ko ang ngisi at humalik sa kanyang noo.
"O-okay, okay, good girl," I whispered and took my handkerchief to remove the few drops of blood on her palm. "Aren't you scared, darling? Those are bad guys..."
She shook her head at me, "kaunti lang po, Ate, like ganito." She showed me the tiny gap with her fingers. "Pero spy ako po! Ang first mwission..."
"Mission,"
"First mwission ni agent Twinkle Star ay h'wag papahuli sa bad guys!" She smiled at me, "pero Ate po, tapos na po ba ang play po? I'm hungwry na...sabi po ng tummy ko, gruu gruu! I want lumpia."
Napatawa ako at paulit-ulit siyang hinalikan at mahigpit na niyakap.
This isn't just a play. She was in real danger. I don't know if she realized it.
"Alright, Kuya will cook you many many lumpia, wala kang kahati." I whispered, "you're a very brave girl, agent. I'm so proud of you."
She beamed at me with her adorable smile.
I pressed my comms and spoke.
"I got Twinkle, she's safe," I said. Twinkle pressed her ears, too.
"Agent Twinkle Star! Safe! Mwission complete!" She mimicked.
Nanginginig pa ang kamay kong sinuklay ang buhok niya at sinapo ang kanyang mukha, "I'm sorry, darling. I know you cried when you were taken away...if y-you think this is a play then..."
She gasped, "OMG? Not play po?" She gasped. "Real life?!"
I laughed, "yeah, darling. But you are so so brave. I'm glad you're safe."
"Ohh..." her mouth turned an O. "Medyo isip ko po na real life...pero...sabi ko po sa mind kow po na if real po, I know na save ako po ni Mommy Ganda, ni Daddy Pogi, ni Kuya Pangit at Ate Bullet na pwetty!"
My eyes swelled, kissing her cheek, I whispered. "I-I'm so sorry, darling. I'm sorry...I-I love you,"
Even if I'm sure I'm not capable of it...
Her tiny hands dried something on my cheek.
"No cry, Ate. Ouch here, oh?" She pointed her heart and smiled sweetly at me. "I love you, too!"
Nahulog na ang luha ko na dagli kong hinawi.
"Medyo little bit scared lang naman ako kasi po ang pangit po nila...'yong isa po yellow ang teeth," I laughed and nodded, checking her arms and cheek for any bruises.
"Yeah?"
"Hmm!" She beamed, "but Twinkle is okay...no scared, just hungwry. Lumpia?"
"Of course, anything for you." Inabot ko ang baril sa lapag at binuhat siya para para makaalis nang bigla siyang sumigaw.
"Ate!" But I already felt a sharp pain on my waist. Muntik ko na siyang mabitawan kaya dagli ko siyang ibinaba at hinarap ang may sala.
I shoot the asshole in the head but another one appeared and shot my shoulder. I cursed.
"A-Ate!" Twinkle screamed, "A-ate—"
"What..." I heard a voice and then Twinkle was running.
"Kuya!" She called.
Nang lingunin ko ang pwesto at nakita ang duguang si Zion at si Twinkle na nasa braso na niya ay sumigaw na ako.
"Leave!" I screamed.
His eyes widened. I saw something flashed on his eyes when he saw the blood on my waist.
"No—" pinaulanan kami ng bala kaya tumakbo ako sa kanila at tinulak sila palayo.
"I said leave!" I screamed.
"No—" but Twinkle's sobs filled the room that he protectively wrapped his arms around her and stared at me.
"Follow us!" He commanded me.
But the men were after us. I shook my head and lifted the gun at the asshole's way.
"Run! I'll cover you!" Sigaw ko.
Naguguluhan man ay niyakap niya si Twinkle na umiiyak na, "follow me, Bullet!"
"Leave!" I screamed loudly and pushed them inside the elevator and our eyes met in the gaps of the metal door.
"Sorry," I mouthed as it closed, until the guns were showered on my way.
I was shot. Daplis sa balikat at sa baywang. Mabuti na lang at dumating si Jayden at natulungan ako.
I could do it alone, actually. I was killing them all with no mercy but I must admit the help was a big thing.
I realized it now.
"You need a doctor," aniya habang nasa elevator kami, nag-aalala.
"This is nothing," sinapo ko ang baywang, "I experienced worst."
"You are pale!" He sighed, "and bleeding!"
I dismissed him and closed my eyes, feeling the pain I deserved.
The elevators opened in the ground floor and we're walking towards the lobby when I stopped Jayden's arm with the sight I witnessed.
I saw them. It was such a sweet and painful scene. Twinkle was crying as she hugged her Mom and Dad, duguan din ang dalawa at may mga tama but it seems like it didn't matter, as long as their child's safe.
Tears fell down my cheek. Hinawi ko iyon. A soft smile left my lips.
She's safe. She's with her love ones now.
I almost took their youngest from them. I almost destroyed their family. Muntik ko nang maipagkait ang kasiyahan sa kanila.
Lahat dahil sa kayabangan ko. Sa pagiging makasarili.
My eyes stayed with Twinkle, memorizing her appearance from the distance even if I knew I'd never forget her.
Nothing could hurt you, my princess. You're a brave girl. I will protect you.
Zion knelt and hugged her so tight, too, whispering something to her before standing and saying something to his men.
Hindi ko na pinanuod ang ginagawa niya sa takot na takbuhin ko pa siya at magmakaawang bigyan ako ng pagkakataong makasamang muli sa pamilya at sa halip ay hinarap si Jayden.
"Let's go—" I cut him off.
"Our mission's done here," I whispered and turned my back quietly.
I'm off to my next mission...to disappear.
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