Kabanata 29 (Part Two)
Kabanata 29 (Part Two)
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ZION
Patay na ba 'ko? Nasa heaven na ba ako?
Anghel ko ba ang naririnig kong boses na 'yon?
"Wake up! Asshole, wake up!" The angry, yet very familiar voice echoed.
Teka, nasaan ba 'ko?
"Zy!" The voice rang. "Wake up!"
Oh...we were at Wyatt's vacation house and then I was walking towards my wife until I felt a sudden, sharp impact from my behind and a pierce on my skin.
"Zy!" The voice screamed. "Wake up or I'll fucking kill you again!"
Huh? P'wede ba 'yon? Patay ka na tapos patay ka ulit? Edi double dead?
"Zion!"
"Bullet..." Kuya Levi's voice called.
"No, Kuya! My husband!" She started sobbing, "he won't wake up!"
"Don't worry, he's just dramatic. Natutulog lang 'yan, he's wearing—"
"No..." her voice started shaking and I tried moving but cursed inside my head when she took my arms. "No, my husband!"
Bigla niya akong inalog.
"W-wake up!" She was crying at parang naiiyak na rin ako nang tumama ang ulo ko sa lapag.
Fuck. Hindi ko alam kung anong mas masakit. 'Yong daplis sa braso ko o ang pagtama ng ulo ko?
"Zy!" She was sobbing, "I s-swear to you...no...h'wag kang sumama sa liwanag!"
Huh?
I stirred.
Her sobs continued at nang muli niya akong inalog at muling tumama ang ulo ko sa lapag ay umungol na.
Gently, I reached for her wrist and opened my eyes and what I saw next in her face was beyond unbelievable.
She was crying. Her eyes bloodshot, scared and angry. Ang desperasyon sa mga mata niya'y humaplos sa puso ko.
"Misis..."
When her eyes found mine, I smiled.
"Chill, ako lang 'to," I tried teasing.
Bigla niya akong hinampas ng malakas sa braso na pakiramdam ko'y babakat ang palad niya.
I winced.
"A-aww! Sugat ko—"
"Y-you fucking asshole!" She cried, "a-akala ko...Akala ko..."
Wow...what is happening? Nasa ibang universe ba ako?
Why is my wife...
"I-I thought I'd lose you!" She sobbed her heart out that my smile vanished.
"Tish—"
"Damn it! I was so fucking scared!" She exclaimed that everyone, including her friends are stunned.
I have seen her crying but never to this extent that she was shaking and obviously terrified. Namumula ang mukha niya at ang mga mata.
I pulled myself up with my uninjured arm to try and comfort her.
"Misis..."
"I hate you!" She smacked my chest. "I hate you! I hate you! I'm gonna kill you! You had me worried! I hate you—"
Hinuli ko ang palad niyang hahampas pa sana at ginagap.
"Shhh..." I hushed. "Calm down, misis." I kissed her knuckles.
"How could I calm down? I thought..."
Her eyes roamed at me worriedly.
"Daplis lang," I informed, "I'll be fine."
"B-bakit 'di ka nagising kaagad, ah?! Why are you so fucking dramatic! Akala ko kinuha ka na ng liwanag!"
Chuckling, I pulled her hand gently for an embrace. Nagpumilit siyang lumayo pero 'di ko hinayaan.
I scooped her waist with my other hand despite the pain from the wound, hinaplos ko ang batok niya para hikayatin siyang sumiksik sa leeg ko.
When she started sobbing again, it shattered me. Mas inilapit ko ang asawa sa akin bago inangat ang tingin sa mga taong nakatulala sa amin.
My gaze found Kuya Levi's. I gave him a gentle nod.
Tumikhim siya at sumenyas sa mga kasama na unti-unting nagsialisan at nang maiwan kaming dalawa ay hinalikan ko ang buhok niya.
"Shhh...h'wag na iyak, mahal. Ayos lang ako."
Humikhikbi pa rin siya bago lumayo at inabot ang braso ko.
"Tish..."
Without a word, she took her handkerchief to tie it around my wound, stopping the blood from escaping.
Matalim ang tingin niya, kanina ay may halo pang pag-aalala pero ngayon ay nag-aalab na sa galit.
I am not scared of anything—no pun intended—but seeing my wife ready to raise war any moment from now? It chilled me to the bones.
"Who did this?" I asked.
"Fucking Bernard," she spat coldly, acid dripping on her tone. "I'm gonna fucking kill him."
Kumunot ang noo ko at hinawi ang buhok niya para ilagay sa likod ng tainga. Hinaplos ang pisngi niya.
"Haven't you killed him yet?"
That was surprising.
"Nah, just knocked one or two of his rooting teeth," she shrugged. "I could kill him but easy death is mercy, Reaper. I don't give mercy."
I swallowed.
That was hot.
Binasa ko ang labi.
"What do you wanna do to him?" I asked.
Nakita ko ang pagdaan ng dilim sa mga mata niya. She was obviously fantasizing of a way to kill and torture him.
"Torture, Scythe?" I asked. "Want me to join?"
Her jaw clenched, still, the ghost of her dried tears on her cheek.
"Nah, this is mine. This is long overdue. He'd touch and hurt two Zions in my life, Reaper." Tumitig siya sa braso ko.
"Two?"
"Boyfriend ko," hinarap niya ako.
Kumunot ang noo ko bago napaawang ang labi.
"Oh, the bike," malamya kong sagot. "Tatlo pala kami ni Franklin ang nasa puso mo? Pang-ilan ako?"
"Panghuli," she blurted and when I showed her a pouty, pleading face, hinawi niya ang mukha ko.
"Ang pangit mo," bulong niya.
I tried moving my arm. It fucking stung. I winced.
Nakita iyon ng asawa at doon na nanamn bumalik ang dobleng galit niya. She was seething now and while glaring at my wound, tears fell again.
"Baby..." gulat kong tawag. "I'm fine..."
"S-sinaktan niya m-mister ko," her small, hurt tone made me stiff.
"Ayos lang ako, misis," agap ko. "Hindi naman bago. Normal lang na nababaril—"
"Ako lang p'wedeng bumaril sa 'yo!" She exclaimed angrily. "Ako lang! Walang hahawak sa 'yo! Ako lang!"
Nahulog ang panga ko.
Fuck...
Will you marry me again, Tish?
I swallowed my thoughts.
Not now, Zy. Not now.
I ignored the small velvet box burning a hole on my right pocket. It just sits there for months now. Dala-dala ko palagi kahit saan. Kahit jumejebs nga 'ko dala ko.
Bakit? Aba, malay ko ba kung bigla siyang pumasok at doon ko biglang naitanong ng kasal? Always ready. Boy Scout kaya ako no'ng bata.
I just didn't have the right timing to ask her.
"Misis—"
"I'm done with him! Akala niya nakalimutan ko na lahat ng ginawa niya? The moment he destroyed my bike, he's already on my death list! And after remembering what he had done to me before and tried fucking killing you? He just signed the deal with death!"
I licked my lips.
She's so hot. I loved her damn much.
"Tsk," I shook my head, "they didn't know what they were doing. They shouldn't dare making my wife angry."
Mabilis ang paghinga niya. I tried stopping my smiles and the happiness I've been feeling seeing her reacting this way.
I don't want to stress her up but seeing her too work up with the gunshot I had, I can't help but revel with the thought that she's worried of me.
She rarely show this much reaction that when I can get one, sinusulit ko na dapat.
"He almost killed me, misis. Buti na lang nand'yan ang asawa ko," inarte ko.
Her jaw ticked.
"I can only kill you, not anyone else. Me." She said possessively that the thought of anyone taking my life that's not her was unacceptable.
I had literal chills. My stomach churned and corny as it sounds—there are literal butterflies fluttering inside my stomach.
Putang ina, kinikilig ako.
My inner Zion "Gwapo" Sandejas was dancing inside my head. Nasa punto na siyang gigiling at aakyat sa pole para magpatihulog sabay split.
Fuck. Ikakahiya ako ni Dad sa karupukang 'to kapag nalaman niya.
"Of course," I hummed. "You only get to kill me. My heart and life's in your hands, feel free to do what you want."
"I'll kill him," she chanted. "It will not be a quick death."
I whistled, "right, serves him right."
She nodded, "no one gets to touch what's mine. No one would fucking lay a finger on my family."
I nodded, agreeing.
"Tama," malambing kong sabi at muling hinuli ang mga takas niyang buhok. "Will you torture him because he'd hurt me?"
"Yes,"
"Will you make sure it'll be painful?"
"Yes," she assured.
"Si Wyatt ba isusunod natin?"
"Yes,"
"Mahal mo na 'ko?" Hirit ko.
"Yes," she answered.
My grin widened when her eyes narrowed at me like I just caught a fish—it was her.
"Yieee..." I teased. Namula siya.
"Zion Schauffer..."
"Mahal ako ng misis ko," I sang. "Sinabi mo na 'yan, ah! Walang bawian!"
"You..."
"Mahal ako ni Tish! Mahal ako ni Tish!" I chanted childishly, giggling with my own stupid way to make myself believe she said she loves me, too.
I chuckled with my own fantasy before I reached out to my wife and brushed her crimson red cheek.
So, so beautiful. I still can't believe she's mine.
My first love. My wife. The mother of my child.
What a lucky bastard you are, Zion.
"It's fine," I soothed. "I was just kidding, hun. You don't have to pressure yourself—"
"I love you," she said in a low voice.
Ano raw? Huh?
Napahawak ako sa tainga. Tama ba 'yong narinig ko?
Fuck, I'm hallucinating, aren't I?
"May sinasabi ka ba, misis? Nag-hallucinate ata ako. Parang may narinig akong boses na—"
"Mahal kita, bobo ka ba?" She asked bluntly.
The world stopped spinning. I blinked multiple times.
My mouth opened then closed again. Napahawak ako sa dibdib at hinabol ang hininga.
I couldn't breathe. I think I'm having a fucking heart attack.
I think—naramdaman ko ang malamig na semento sa likod at ang sigaw ni Tish bago nagdilim ang paningin ko.
"Papa Pogi, bakit po 'yong Daddy ko pangit pero pretty naman ako?" That tiny familiar voice was what I've heard first beside me when my consciousness came back.
"Hmm, bakit naman, anak? Pogi naman ang Daddy mo, ah?" My father's voice answered her question.
"Hmm..." she hummed, "feel ko po sa heart ko po mana ako po kay Mommy Bullet ko."
"Grabe ka naman kay Daddy, bundat." I commented out of nowhere.
She let out a tiny scream in shock, slapping my face.
I winced.
Anak ko nga ito. Ang bigat ng kamay.
"Aww..." reklamo ko sabay hawak ng pisngi.
Her amber eyes brightened.
"Daddy!" She blurted, "narinig mo na-say ko?"
Oh, she wanted to take back what she said.
Good girl.
I nodded, "yes, sabi mo—"
"Very good! Ayaw ko na kasi po na ulit-ulit, pangit." She explained.
My mouth parted. Humagalpak ng tawa ang Dad.
I was just about to form sentences to whine about this unfair treatment I am experiencing in this family when my father appeared and tapped my shoulder.
"Wanna sit down?" He asked.
Tumango ako.
Inalalayan niya akong paupo. My daughter even tried helping kahit wala naman talagang ambag ang maliit na kamay.
"Thanks, princess," I told her.
She grinned, her toothless smile amusing. Tatlo na ang wala sa ngipin niya.
Sa sunod bungal na itatawag ko rito makaganti man lang sa pang-aalipusta.
"H'wag na thank you, Daddy, lumpia kaagad!" She blurted, "may kita ako po na malaki na lumpia! Tapos ang sauce is brown na sweet!"
"Oh, alright," I nodded. "I'll cook you that later."
"Yehey!" She raised her arms. Tinusok ko ang kili-kili niya sabay hagilap at gigil na humalik sa pisngi.
She was cackling loudly.
"Tickles!" She screamed. "Papa Pogi! Galit mo si Daddy! Kiliti!"
"Zy," natatawang tawag ni Dad kaya pinakawalan ko na ang bundat.
But not entirely, dinala ko siya sa hita at pinaupo, ikinukulong siya sa braso ko.
She stayed still at first that I got the chance to shower her with tiny kisses but decided to stand and walked behind me. She started playing with my hair, hinarap ko na si Dad na malambot ang tingin sa aming dalawa.
She looks proud and happy. Kinindatan ko siya. Tumawa siya at tinapik ang hita ko.
"Ang perfect talaga ng family natin," aniya kaya nagkatawanan kaming dalawa.
"Where's my wife, Dad?"
"Out," aniya. "Don't worry, she's with your mom. Nagba-bonding sila."
Tumaas ang kilay ko.
I don't think it was the same bonding as it supposedly was.
"What exactly was she doing?"
Sumulyap siya kay Twila na sinusuklay na ang buhok ng makulay niyang suklay.
"You know," he gave me a look and I understood immediately.
That bonding.
"Did I faint?" I asked.
Tumango siya bago naupo sa paahan ko.
Fuck.
Tish really did say I love you, right? Hindi 'yon panaginip ko o—
"Your wife panicked, when I asked what happened natatawa na namumula lang." He shrugged. "The doctor said it's over fatigue. Hindi ka ba nagpapahinga at natutulog ng maayos?"
"I'm fine, Dad," I said. "I'll go back to therapy and have enough rest after this. I promise."
"Alright," he sighed. "Your shoulder looks fine, too."
"Dad, where's my body cam?"
I guess I'm really not dreaming. But I have to make sure.
"Nandito, bakit?" He asked before standing and giving it to me. Kinulikot ko iyon.
"Nothing, I was just looking for..."
The video played.
"Mahal kita, bobo ka ba?" She asked bluntly.
Napasuntok ako sa ere.
"I'm not dreaming!" I cheered.
"What's that?" ani Dad.
"Dad, can you extract the audio from this footage? Gagawin ko lang ringtone."
Tumawa si Dad habang tumatango at dumungaw si Twinkle sa balikat ko.
"Si Mommy 'yon po?"
"Yup," I said proudly. "Narinig mo 'yon, bundat? Sabi niya: Mahal kita! Huh, sino ka? Zion ata 'to!"
"Hmm, okay! Nag-I love you rin siya sa 'kin! At least I'm not bobo. Po." She said happily proud.
Nahulog na lang ang balikat ko sa tawanan ng dalawa.
Hays, mga lahi talaga ni Zeijan Ruais.
I was informed they got the damn Bernard who shot me. Good thing I am wearing a vest and it only grazed my shoulder but still...
"Hello?" My wife's cold tone answered.
"Hi, misis ko!" I chanted.
"Oh, Zy?" Lumambot ang tinig niya, "you're awake? How's your shoulder?"
"Great," I answered and stretched my arm. "P'wede na tayo mag-wrestling mamaya."
She sighed, "wala ka talagang araw na seryoso, ano? You almost got killed!"
"Almost, but I'm Reaper." I corrected. "You can't just kill death, honey."
"Fine but rest."
"Where are you, I'm going—"
"Mom and I are bonding," aniya. "I'm fine."
"What kind of bonding?" But then I heard a loud scream accompanied by desperate cries.
"That bonding," I could hear her smiles, "and I'm having fun, honey. He just shit on his pants."
My shoulders relaxed. Sumandal ako.
"Alright, just be careful. Don't strain yourself much, we'll wait for you home."
Natahimik siya. It felt like she was still processing the words and that certain word: Home.
It felt good in my ears, too.
"Hmm, okay," she breathed. "I'll see you at home?"
I smiled.
You deserved everything, Tish. Home, you deserved it.
"See you at home, hun," I whispered. "I love you."
"Hmm..." she hummed.
Ngumuso ako at nag-inarte, "ay, wala ulit I love you?"
Tumawa siya, "what? May sinabi ba akong I love you sa 'yo? Hindi mo ba panaginip 'yon?"
"No!" I exclaimed, "you said—"
"You want it as Christmas gift, right? You'll hear it again for Christmas. Be patient, ilang buwan na lang naman."
"Misis!" I whined but she cut the call off, making me frown.
But I'm impatient.
Akala mo, ah? Kinulikot ko ang phone para gawin ang balak bago ngumisi.
Dad came back and confirmed I could go home. He drove us home, me on the shotgun seat and my daughter strapped in her car seat at the back while eating sweets.
Dad stayed for a while to discuss the progress of the mission and our next steps.
The girls we've seen in the vacation house are victims of human trafficking. They are subjected to prostitution. They're in the safe house now with Kuya Levi's protection and we were working on finding their families if they had one,
I have seen the aftermath of what my wife did to Joe, Wyatt's nephew. It was brutal but I'm used to it. It's not like he doesn't deserve it.
The knife of his micro dick's the real deal.
My wife's fucking cool.
"Daddy, si Mommy po?" My daughter asked as I tucked her the bed.
I just finished reading her bed time stories and she still won't sleep.
"She'll be home in a while, princess," I assured. "Sleep, mommy will be here when you wake up."
She yawned, her sleepy amber eyes gazing up at mine.
"Good night po, pangit," she whispered. "I love you..."
My heart raced. I still can't believe she's mine. Still can't believe I was with her, her whole life.
I should've done better but I guess I couldn't take back the time. I did the best I could and I promise to make it up to her and my wife my whole life.
My eyes stung.
She knew I was her father for some time now. She loved it. She wanted to be our daughter.
"I love you, Little Star," bulong ko habang sinusuklay ang kanyang buhok. "I'm sorry if daddy...if I'm not the best dad."
"Best dad ikaw," she mumbled, her tiny hand caressing my cheek. "Love mo po si Twinkle kahit kulit ako. Kapag gusto ko po ng toy bibili ikaw. Kapag gusto ko kain luluto ikaw kahit dami ikaw work. Kapag scared ako po kasi may monster under the bed, tatabi ikaw sa 'kin tapos hug mo ako ng super tight! Kahit takot din ikaw po sa monster."
Nahulog ang luha ko, "h-hindi ako takot sa monster kaya."
She gave me a look, reminding me so much of Tish.
"Wehhh?" She mumbled, "sigaw nga ikaw always sa mga mumu na movie tapos yayakap ka kay Mommy! Twinkle not scared! You scared!"
"No," angal ko, "wala akong kinatatakutan—"
"Ahhh! Spider!" She squealed and hell, I panicked. Bumalikwas ako, hindi lumilingong binuhat siya at nagtatatakbo palabas ng kwarto.
"Wala na!" I exclaimed, looking around the closed door. "Wala nang spider! Ligtas ka na!"
But when I look at her and that toothless grin, umawang na ang labi ko.
"Issa prank! Ahhh! Scared si Daddy! Scared si Daddy!" She sang happily then waved at somewhere. "Mommy, kita mo 'yon?! Scared si daddy sa spider!"
What?
I followed her gaze and my face heated when I saw my wife leaning on the wall while watching us, a ridiculous smile on her lips.
"Misis, oh," I whined. "Inaaway ako ni bundat!"
"Hmp! Pangit!" Twinkle exclaimed.
"You two, stop bickering," natatawang tawag ni Tish bago umayos ng tayo at inilahad ang kamay niya. "Come on here."
Nagkatinginan kami ni Twinkle. Then, without a word, I sprinted closer to my wife with our daughter on my arms where she welcomed us with a hug.
"I love you, Tish!"
"I love you, mommy!" She screamed.
My racing heart calmed down. I could feel warmth and...home.
Ah, my little family.
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BULLET
"Mahal kita, bobo ka ba?" My voice echoed for the nth time.
"Papatayin mo 'yan o ikaw papatayin ko, Sandejas?" I hissed.
"Mahal kita, bobo ka ba?"
I fisted my knife from my waist, glanced at his direction and threw it without a word.
He cursed but evaded it.
"Misis!"
"Next time I'll make sure it'll reach you," iritang sagot ko.
"Mahal kita, bobo ka ba?"
I reached for my gun and faced him entirely this time. He choked when he caught my face and turned it off.
"Wala na, joke lang," he mused then sat beside me. Hinalikan niya ang pisngi ko. "Kinikilig lang akong mapakinggan 'yong mahal kita mo."
My face flushed.
"Kinikilig? Sinong kinikilig tawaging bobo?"
He grinned handsomely.
"Ano ngayon? At least, mahal mo." Muli niyang hinuli ang palad ko bago tumungo at nagsumiksik sa leeg ko.
I inhaled his scent, the mixture of his aftershave and perfume lingered. I frowned.
"Baho mo," tinulak ko siya paalis sa leeg ko.
"What?" Umayos siya ng upo at inamoy ang sarili. "Naligo ako—"
"Bakit ka naligo?" Mas nairita ako. "Mas mabango kapag walang ligo! 'Di ba sabi ko magpalit ka ng shampoo? Bakit amoy ka aso?"
His eyes widened more that he pulled his ponytail off and tried smelling his hair.
"It's what I've been using ever since, hindi ka naman nagreklamo—"
"Okay," inagaw ko ang ponytail niya bago inilusot sa pulsuhan ko. "Gusto ko ng buko. Dalhan mo 'ko."
He stared intently at me, his eyes serious.
"Are you feeling fine, honey?"
"Yup," I popped the p. "Maganda pa rin. Now, get me some buko. Begone."
Umawang ang labi niya at sumarang muli. He brushed his hair and glanced at my wrist.
"Can I have—"
"Akin na 'to," I shrugged.
He smiled again.
"Where are you bringing it, then? I'm curious. Hindi ka naman madalas nag-iipit ng buhok."
"Iniipon ko para p'wede kong ipambitay sa 'yo," I answered sarcastically.
There's no way I'd tell him I'm keeping it on my memory box with the ponytails I got from him and Twila.
"Aww, ang sweet naman talaga ng misis ko." He purred.
I grinned, "I know, right?" Then, the grin faded. "You have five minutes to get my buko."
I watched him sprinting out of the room in the hopes of finding one.
Well, good luck.
I checked my ammo and knives before getting out of the room and saw my husband's team outside getting ready for the mission. They stopped when they realized I got out, ang ilan sa kanila ay napatingin sa akin bago nag-iwas. Ang ilan ay ipinakita ang disgusto sa akin.
I understand.
I got some of their team mates killed before.
"Bullet," bati ni Will pagkakita sa 'kin, "where's Zy?"
"May pinabili lang," I answered. "Are we ready?"
"Yup, in a while. We're just waiting for a go signal from Clau and Trece. Your brothers are outside if you're looking for them."
"Thanks,"
Naglakad ako papunta sa labas at nakita ang mga kapatid na nag-uusap. When they heard me approaching, nilingon nila ako at ngitian. I hopped closer and jumped on them when they offered hugs.
My brothers!
"How are you doing, princess?" Ani Kuya Levi at hinalikan ang noo ko.
"Great! How's Mom and Dad?"
He gave me a confused look.
"She meant Archer and Viper," Jayden explained.
"Oh..." tumango siya. "They're going in. Hindi pa raw dumarating si Wyatt. It was possible he was disguising into someone else, she'll contact you if you're in."
"Honey," that voice and I'm already looking around.
I stared at my husband walking closer with my request on his hand. Pagkalapit ay kaagad ko 'yong kinuha at sumipsip.
Tumayo siya sa tabi nina Jay.
"Hello, Jay. Hello Kuya Levi!" Buhay na buhay niyang bati.
The two scoffed.
"Sino ka?" Kuya asked that I almost chocked on my drink.
"Grabe naman kayo sa 'kin, 'di n'yo pa rin ako tanggap? Hinukay ko na 'yong libingan, ah!"
"Kulang pa 'yon ng one feet," ani Jay. "Pero p'wede na paglibingan Kuya, 'no?"
"Yup," Kuya brushed my hair as I looked up at him with a bright smile.
"In your dreams, as if my wife would let you bury me? Siya lang p'wede gumawa no'n sa 'kin!" Confident pa niyang sabi.
Jay gave me a look, I shot my brow up.
"Was it true, little sis?" ani Kuya, "you won't let us bury this piece of ass?" Turo niya kay Zy na mayabang na nakatingin sa akin.
"Okay, you can bury him," I gave my permission.
"Tish!" He blurted, "why..."
Sumimsim ako ng buko at iritadong ibinalik iyon sa kamay niya.
"Pangit ng lasa, ayaw ko. Mapakla!" I frowned, "next time, gusto ko fresh."
"Fresh, how? Oh, alright. I'll see what I can do—"
"Nope. Gusto ko ikaw aakyat sa puno tapos bababa ng hindi nahuhulog ang buko sa braso mo. Kapag nahulog, ayaw ko na."
Three confused eyes stared at me like I'm a freak. I just shrugged and pulled Zy's ponytail out of my wrist to tie my hair up while walking away.
Sumunod ni Zy. Hindi ko siya pinansin.
"What do you mean, baby? Dapat hindi nahuhulog?" He asked.
Pumasok ako sa kwartong muli bago binuksan ang locker at hinubad ang damit.
"Fuck, Bevurleigh! Bukas pa ang pinto!" Pagalit niya sabay sara sa pintuan.
I faced him. I saw how he visibly swallow when he saw I'm naked on top, my breast on his full view.
"You're saying, mister?"
"H-huh?" He blinked, moistening his lower lip. "I mean, how is that possible I won't drop the coconut..." napatitig siya sa dibdib ko.
"What coconut are you referring to?" I asked naughtily.
He snapped back and looked up at my eyes again.
"Nope, you just can't seduce me, Leticia. Mag-uusap tayong matino."
"Paanong matino?" Sumandal ako sa malamig na locker at namaywang. I let him feast with the sight of my hardened peaks that I could notice him losing his focus.
I even saw him secretly adjusting his pants.
"I won't fuck that tight pussy unless you say I love you to me again," laban niya sa 'kin.
"Oh...don't you have a record, honey? Wasn't it enough?"
"No," umiling siya. "I want to hear it again from you."
"On Christmas," I winked.
"Matagal pa 'yon," reklamo niya. "Say I love you now, I'll fill you with my cum."
Heat spread on my body down to my throbbing core. I closed my legs.
He smirked sexily.
"Sounds interesting, wife?" Sumandal din siya sa kabilang locker bago humalukipkip at pinanuod ako.
Now, he's being boastful. He thinks I'm giving in to his offer but I got the upper hand. He just didn't know it yet.
I stared directly into his electrifying blue eyes. Biting my lower lip, I stroked one nipple and let out a soft moan when it hardened with my touch.
His jaw clenched.
"Bevurleigh Leticia," he warned.
I tilted my head, nod my head before turning my back on him.
"Oh, fine," I sang, bending a bit to remove my pants to change into a new one when I heard the sound of the door locking.
"Will?" I heard him saying. "The CCTVs are offline, right?"
Narinig ko ang yapak niya palapit sa akin. Sinadya kong bagalan ang pagsuot ng pants, nangiti pa at nakagat ang labi nang maramdaman ang malapad niyang palad na humahaplos na sa pang-upo ko.
"Good," aniya. "Don't contact me if not necessary. I'm a bit busy at the moment."
Then, he slapped my ass.
I whimpered, tilting my head to look at his direction.
"What?" I asked innocently as those dark, heated blue orbs stared back at me.
"You won," he surrendered.
"Oh, am I?' Umayos ako ng tayo at nagpipigil siyang hinarap.
He pushed my back gently against the locker and towered me, his one palm above my head with the other one snaking from my stomach.
"One day, I'd like to add another Twila here," hinaplos niya ang impis kong tiyan. "And I'd be there for everything and every time you needed me this time. Would you like that?"
My heart raced.
I nodded.
"Yes," I breathed.
Idinantay niya ang noo sa akin at ipinaraan ang ilong sa ilong ko. Our breaths mingled with anticipation when he moved his hand up until his palming my hardened chest, his fingers playing with the peak.
"I'll be there, Tish," he promised like an oath. "I'll be there this time. I swear."
"I know," bulong ko at inangat ang palad para dalhin sa kanyang batok. "I know you'll be there."
He kissed me briefly, tila ninanamnam pa ang pagkakalapit naming dalawa bago ibinaba ang palad sa underwear ko. He slipped his finger on my panties that I groaned and shivered.
"See that table in the middle, honey?" He asked.
Hinanap ng mata ko ang sinasabi niya bago tumango.
"Good. Now, I want you to get rid of this sexy panties, lay down there and spread these pretty legs." He whispered hoarsely as he massaged my clit.
I moaned.
"O-okay, Reaper,"
"I want you to show me that needy pussy," bulong niya bago ako muling hinalikan. "Do you understand?" He pressed my clit again.
"Y-yes...yes!" I sighed, "yes."
"Great," he pulled his finger out then put it on his mouth for a taste. He slapped my butt with his other free hand before tilting his head. "Now."
Even with my shaking legs, I managed to get rid of my underwear, sitting on the table and spreading my legs...just for him.
We were both sated but glowing. Nangingiti ako habang nila-lock ng asawa ang bra ko mula sa likod at pumapapak ng halik sa batok ko.
"Amoy Zion," bulong niyang natatawa.
"Baho mo," I spat, still smiling.
"Mabaho?" He asked, "Talaga? Sige nga, amuyin mo ang kili-kili ko..." I squealed and smacked him when he tried making me smell his underarms.
I am chuckling, smacking him. It's not like he's smelly. I just think his perfume is not my thing these days.
Ang sakit sa ilong. Mas mabango siya kapag bago gising.
Amoy Bullet! Bango-bango!
A knock on the door stopped us both from wrestling inside.
"Bullet," my brother called.
I stiffened and cleared my throat.
"Y-yes, Kuya?"
"Get out of there before I bury that husband of yours on the ground," aniya. "Tita Alyx called, they're in. You two will be needed any time from now."
"Alright! We'll be out!" I exclaimed.
Tinulak ko si Zy na hindi matigil kakahalik. Nawala na ang lipstick ko kakakagat niya sa labi ko kaya hinawi ko na ang mukha.
"Enough!" I warned.
Gusto pa sana niyang humirit ng halik pero 'di ko na pinagbigyan.
"Out now, Sandejas. I'm changing my clothes."
He showed me that pouty lips of his. He's adorable it's melting me.
"Bihisan kita?" He offered like a kid.
"No thanks," I pinched his nose, "go out now. We are needed after a while."
Sa huli ay nagpaubaya na rin siya.
Kumuha siya ng gray shirt pero sa halip na isuot ay isinabit niya sa kanyang balikat. He's wearing cargo pants at boots. He tied his hair again with a brand new ponytail I might or might not steal later.
Meanwhile, I strapped a gun on my leg, wearing a tight black jeans and gray fitted shirt. I also wore my black leather jacket and boots to complete my outfit.
Inayos ko ang bag ng weapons na ibibigay ko rin mamaya kina Mom at Dad bago lumabas sa kwarto.
The chaotic and loud place filled with men silenced as I walked out. I stopped, too.
What are they looking at?
My topless husband caught my eye. His back is on me, the inks of his tattoos swirling sexily on his nape, back and arms as he assembled his gun.
Sumimangot ako.
Why is he topless?
I suspiciously looked around for sneaky eyes watching him but fortunately found none.
Good.
He might've felt my gaze that he turned on me. One look and I know he was pissed. Mula sa akin ay umikot ang tingin niya sa mga kasamahang nanahimik at nakatitig sa akin.
His jaw ticked.
"Eyes fucking down!" His voice roared na sabay-sabay ang lahat na nag-iwas ng tingin. Nauntog pa ang iba at nabitawan ang hawak.
I gave Zion a questioning look.
"What?" I mouthed.
His eyes roamed on my whole body before he rolled his eyes and went back to his guns.
Lumabi na ako.
Why is he so moody?
Naglakad ako papunta sa harapan niya ata namaywang.
"Tinatarayan mo ba 'ko?" I asked sharply.
He glanced at me again before rolling his eyes.
I gasped.
"Seriously?"
He rolled his eyes again.
"Bakit kasi ang ganda-ganda mo," gigil niyang bulong at ang kutsilyo naman ang pinakialaman. "It's annoying when men look your way. Ang sarap mandukot ng mata."
I can't believe this man...
Natawa na ako nang maalala si Twinkle sa kanya.
Mag-ama nga sila.
Ngumuso siya bago ibinaba ang kutsilyo at isinuot ang shirt niya.
He made faces and scoffed at the man walking past us with his eyes lingering at me longer than necessary. He winced when he realized Zion's eyeing him.
"Gigil," bulong niya.
This adorable little shit...
He turned his back on me to go somewhere when I caught and fisted the back of his shirt to pull him close to me.
In front of everyone and without a word, I tiptoed and pressed my lips against his for a French kiss before pulling away and kissing his jaw.
"I'm in love with you, mister," I whispered on his lips.
He was stunned and with a smirk, I left him hanging.
Kuya Levi called us from his position near the hotel kaya nag-assemble na rin ang mga tauhan.
Mom and Dad are in. The party's just starting and there is still no sign of Wyatt. It's possible he's disguising himself into someone else.
"Reaper," tawag ni Will sa asawa.
Zion nodded, lowering his head to whisper.
"Brief and tell them what to do, misis," aniya, tinutukoy ang mga tauhan sa harapan namin.
Namilog ang mata ko.
"Me?" I asked. "Why me?"
"Why not you?" His brows furrowed. "Will's calling, brief your team."
"My team?" My heart fluttered with the word.
Ngumiti siya at nilingon ang mga lalaking nasa harapan namin. These were large, powerful men and I looked so tiny with these people around.
Bakit kasi hindi naman masyadong nilubos ang height ko?
"Yes, your team. Our team." He corrected. "Talk to them."
Hesitantly, I caught his arm for a squeeze.
"I'm not sure if they'll follow me. I mean, basically, I was the enemy. I will understand if..."
"It's time you start believing in yourself more, honey," he caught my chin. "You are much more powerful than you give yourself credit to."
I swallowed then glanced at these men waiting for command.
But the guilt of getting their team mates killed still lingers, I will never recover from it.
"Attention!" Zion's strict voice echoed.
Everyone straightened like soldiers in field, their rifles on their chest.
"I know everyone knew who Scythe is," he started that everyone, including me shifted in our position.
I could notice every little change in these men's reaction. It was a mixture of different ones I couldn't name but one stood out. That one I'm very familiar with—fear.
"From now on, she will be leading this team," he announced na miski ako ay nanahimik at nilingon siya.
"Zy..."
"Sir?" One man called, "how about you? Bakit hindi ikaw at siya—"
"Who's your boss, soldier?" He asked coldly his voice sent chills all over my body.
"You, Sir!" Sagot ng huli.
"Then, she's my boss." Binalingan ako ng asawa.
Everyone gasped. I was just gawking like an idiot.
Is he fucking serious?! How could I...
"DEA had a partnership a long time ago from the Houses of Italy," he started. "And the lady standing in front of you was the House of Kastrioti's Duchess."
"Sir, you mean The Duchess?" May naglakas ng loob magtanong.
My husband gave him a stiff nod.
"Yes, The Duchess. The whistleblower who saved and who was still saving our asses for a long time now." He explained.
"But Sir," ang lalaki kanina'y muling nagsalita. "Wasn't it off a woman was leading bunch of men?"
My jaw ticked.
Now, that a fucking blow.
"You have a problem with women, Santos?" Malamig na tanong ng asawa sa kanya.
"No, Sir. I was just stating my concerns—"
"Then, I must tell Viper you also had a problem with her leading," malamig niyang sagot na nagpatigalgal sa lalaki.
"Sir—"
"It seems like you had a problem with women leading, soldier," agap ni Zion. "Scythe saved your sorry ass a lot of times if you're not asking."
His eyes widened. Miski ako ay nagtaka pero nang napatitig sa lalaki ay natanto ang ibig sabihin ng asawa.
Well, he's right. I have saved that sorry ass for a lot of times before while I was still a sniper and protecting my husband from afar—including his team and this man.
"Viper's not an exception. I'll let her know."
"No, Sir! I apologize, Sir! I have no problem with your wife leading, Sir!"
"Scythe," he corrected. "This lady right here is more than just my wife. She was leading this team not because she's my wife but because she's more than capable. And from now on, everyone will answer to her."
"Sir, yes, sir!"
"I'll be her second in command," he announced. "Understand?"
"Sir, yes, sir!"
Still baffled and amazed, my husband glanced my way when he's satisfied, winking.
"Way to go, Scythe. Good luck."
"Zy..."
"I love you, you can do it," he mouthed, squeezing my hand before turning his back, leaving me in front of his—no, my team.
Sinundan ko ng tingin si Zy. Seryoso siyang naglalakad kasama si Will papalayo pero pagkakita kay Jayden na kasama si Clau na nasa gilid, mukhang kakarating lang ay lumiwanag ang mukha at nag-relax ang balikat.
"Jay! My brother-in-law!" He exclaimed like a kid.
I shook my head.
He's a weirdo. But I love that weirdo. So fucking much.
Hinarap ko ang team at inisa-isa ang mukha nila.
Can I do this? Oh, God? Can I? Can I?
I lifted my hand to scratch my cheek but stopped midway. I closed my fist and instead of scratching my cheek, I lowered it back.
I can do this!
"Attention!" I started and confidence, with utmost happiness and pride beamed when they followed.
Sakay ang van ay wala pang ilang minuto'y nasa venue na kami. I wore the uniform in disguise to hide my clothes like my husband did.
I pushed the trolley cart with the weapons inside disguising it as a food one. My husband's a chef and when our eyes met, he winked.
Umatras siya mula sa niluluto para lapitan ako.
"Weapons ready, Scythe?"
"Yes, Reaper," I said. "I'll go out in a while and hand weapons to Archer and Viper."
"Hmm..." he hummed. Nagtataka ko siyang tinitigan.
"What?"
"Nothing, ang ganda-ganda mo lang," bulong niya bago idinantay ang braso sa cart ko bago nang-aakit na tumitig.
Really? We're on a mission and he's flirting?
"What food can you offer, miss?"
I fished my knife out and pressed it on his waist.
"Holdup 'to, bigay mo sa 'kin pera mo," I mused.
He chuckled when he realized I was pointing the knife on him.
He raised his hand in the air and fished his wallet to show me. Binuklat niya 'yon at kumuha ng lilibuhin.
"Here, pretty thief," aniya at kukunin ko na sana pero biglang inilayo niya sa akin.
"What?" I frowned.
He smirked sexily, "show me your tits first."
This fucking...
Nag-init ang pisngi ko at tinapakan siya. He cackled and moved away but couldn't move away much because of the knife.
"I'll give it to you, only if you let me put it on your tits," nang-aasar pa niyang bulong kaya lumabi ako pero umayos ng tayo at binuksan ang uniform.
He whistled, covering me from the sight of every prying eyes, he slipped the cash on my brassiere when we heard a harsh slamming sound from a knife.
Napatalon kami ng sabay at nilingon ng asawa ko ang pinanggalingan ng ingay na 'yon.
I hid behind him to quickly button my uniform before taking a peek, my eyes widening when we saw Jayden with a frown.
"U-uh, hello, brother-in-law! Nand'yan ka pala—"
"We're on a fucking mission, Reaper." Malamig na sabi ni Jay.
My husband swallowed.
"I know, nagla-loving-loving lang naman kami—"
"Bevurleigh Leticia!" His eyes found mine. Dali-dali akong nagtago sa likod ni Zy at hinawakan ang uniform niya.
"Bevurleigh!" He repeated and scared, I took another peek.
"Po?" I asked in a small voice.
"Out," utos niya sa 'kin. "Viper's calling you. Out, now."
Pouting, lumayo ako sa asawa at hinawakan ang cart ko.
"Tish..."
"Bye-bye," malungkot kong sabi sa kanya at maliit na kumaway bago inirapan si Jayden.
Panira ng moment! Three thousand pa lang nalalagay ni Zy, eh!
"What..." Jay blurted.
I stuck my tongue out.
"Sumbong kita kay Clau, inaaway mo 'ko!" I hissed and went out of the kitchen, stomping my feet like a brat.
When I got out, I fished my cash out from my brassiere and slipped it on my pocket. Ipambibili ko 'yan ng maraming-maraming chicken wings! Tapos si Zy magma-marinate tapos si Kuya Levi magluluto tapos si Jayden ang magse-serve!
And then, I'll give my baby Twinkle the sweet one para dalawa kami! Tapos kami lang kakain! Dapat nanunuod silang tatlo sa amin!
Yay!
I gagged when a disgusting smell lingered. Sumimangot ako sa servant na may dalang pagkain.
"Ano 'yan?" I asked, "sira ata ang pagkain."
"Huh?" Sinilip niya ang dalang pagkain. "Hindi naman, kakaluto lang ni chef."
"Hindi ba masama ang amoy?" I asked.
She moved a bit to smell before shaking her head.
"Hindi, ang bango nga, eh."
Before I could gag again, tinulak ko nang lalo ang cart palabas at sinalubong ng maliwanag na lugar.
It was elegant. I immediately saw the preside with his wife in the front seat conversing with Dad on his black suit and tie. On his arm was Mom, my idol! Alyx Sandejas, Viper.
She looks so elegant in her all black gown. Partner na partner ang suot nila ni Dad.
In one look, aakalain mong masungit siya o kung hindi'y mayumi but behind that aura of hers? Who would've thought she's the infamous Viper from the underground?
The only woman I knew at the moment making men surrender on their knees. I aspire to be like her. I aspire to be a good leader and to help stopping Wyatt from traumatizing people, from adding more victims.
Our eyes met. Her eyes brightened.
She winked at me kaya dahan-dahan akong naglakad papunta sa kanya at nagkunwaring nagtatanong ng gustong pagkain.
"Just wine, darling," aniya bago inilapit ang bibig sa tainga. "Still not here but I can see suspicious people around."
"Will help, Mom," I answered back. "I'll know him from afar. Despite his disguises."
"Great," she smiled at me. "Do you have the weapons, darling?"
"Yes," inangat ko ang tela na nagtatakip sa ilalim ng cart bago nagkunwaring nagsasalin ng wine.
"Miss Mancini?" The president called.
"Yes, Mr. President? Wine?" I offered.
He glanced at his quiet wife, "yes, please. My wife, too. Thank you."
Lumapit ako para mag-refill ng wine niya at naramdaman kong may inilagay siya sa bulsa ng uniform ko.
"There was an unknown chopper on the top floor," aniya. "Arriving in fifteen minutes. Guest unknown. UNICEF's representative proxy."
My jaw ticked.
Wyatt?
He might've read the question in my eyes when he answered.
"Still not sure yet," aniya. "But better prepared than not."
"Got it, Mr. President. Thank you."
"The VIP key card's on your pocket. You got it from the event organizer, not from me. Understood?"
"Yes, Sir."
"You can go up and check the perimeter. Change your clothes into a formal, you're a guest now."
Tumango ako, tinanguan ang asawa niyang tahimik na nanunuod. She smiled back at me bago ako umatras at binalingan sina Mom at Dad.
I pretended to slip the wine kaya bahagya akong lumuhod at dinukot ang bag ng mga baril sa ilalim.
I met Archer's gaze, I followed his gaze under and understood what he was trying to say. Pasimple kong nilusot ang bag sa ilalim ng lamesa bago tumayo.
"I'm sorry, Ma'am! Sir!" I blurted, "ipapalinis ko po!"
"It's fine," tumayo din si Mom para makisakay. "Darling, we have some spare formal wear at our room. Go with Reaper and be safe." She slipped another key card secretly at me.
"Thanks, Mom." I nodded.
"Great, thank you, Scythe."
"No worries, Viper." I answered, trying to mask the excitement but still...mas nanalo ang pag...anong tawag do'n? Fangirl?
I pressed my comms, called my husband up and as we slipped into Mom and Dad's room, we changed our clothes.
A bloody red backless cross straps body con gown caught my eyes. Nagniningning ang mata ko nang kinuha iyon at isinuot.
It was low cut kaya kitang-kita ang hubog ng dibdib, dagdag pa ang high slit na nagpalitaw ng isang hita.
A low whistle and a groan stopped me from admiring my face. Mula sa salamin ay nakita ko ang asawa na papalapit, nangiti lalo sa nakitang suot niya.
He's sporting a red two-piece suit and white long sleeve inner shirt. Bukas ang tatlong butones mula sa kanyang dibdib kaya sumilip ang kanyang dibdib.
My throat dried up with the sight. I was in that moment I'd happily be on my knees for him but remembered we're on a mission.
Hinuli niya ang tiyan ko mula sa likod at idinantay ang chin sa balikat ko.
"Ang ganda mo," he kissed my skin.
"You're fine yourself, too," I answered, chuckling when he made faces.
"Wala man lang: Oo, mister, ang gwapo mo. Sobra sa buong mundo tapos mahal na mahal kita?"
"I love you," I smiled at him in our reflection. "Kahit may saltik ka minsan, mahal kita."
He swooned and touched his chest.
"Ah! Ang sarap sa pakiramdam. Para akong nanalo sa lotto!"
I glanced at him.
"Every shattered pieces of this are yours," I reached for his palm to place it above my chest. "You know that, right?"
His eyes softened.
"Of course," tumango siya at ngumiti.
"After all this, we'll be fine," I told him. "After I killed that old fart, we're free, Zy."
"Yes, we're free..." he assured.
"Then, how 'bout we kick some ass, Reaper?"
The evil, dark glint on his eyes appeared.
"As you wish, my Scythe." He then bowed at me playfully.
We went up after getting the confirmation the helicopter arrived for the representative's arrival. We can't attack unless we verify it was really Wyatt and not some innocent proxy.
Dala-dala ng asawa ko ang bag na may lamang rifle at mga ammo habang ang mga kayang ikubling mga weapon ay nasa akin. I have a gun and knives strapped on my leg. My husband obviously had a lot more underneath his suit and...
Tinitigan ko ang asawa at tinignan kung saan niya p'wedeng itago ang mga baril. He caught my gaze and smirked sexily.
"The gun's here, hun," he pointed his crotch.
Muntik ko na siyang mabato ng kutsilyo.
"Perv!"
Cackling, muli siyang sumilip at nang may dumating na mga guard na nakaitim ay nanahimik. Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa.
"Wyatt's men," I confirmed.
This fucking asshole.
Lumipat siya sa pwesto ko bago ibinulong ang plano. We just can't go there undetected unless we made some distractions.
Nagtago kami nang may mga dumaan papaalis. I took a peek and noticed there are still a few people not leaving the area.
Wyatt is definitely somewhere there. Umalis ang iba para mag-check kung safe. Nandito naman ang ilan para protektahan siya.
I still don't understand how this asshole had this much connection but he must be really desperate after what I did to his fucking nephew and his right hand man, Bernard.
Well, Bernard's not exactly dead. Getting there but not yet. His boss will join him soon.
My husband quietly dropped the bag with the weapons. Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa at nagngisian bago ako kumapit sa kanya at humalik.
He caught my waist and pushed us out in the open. I can sensed the way everyone was alerted.
"Sino kayo?!" A voice exclaimed.
'Di kami nakinig ni Zion at patuloy pa rin sa paghahalikan. He slammed my back to the wall and kissed me openly, his tongue seeking for mine like we haven't kissed for damn years.
We are acting! Bakit feel na feel naman nitong isa?
He cupped my butt. I let out a soft moan and fought his kisses.
"Aba't...hoy bawal dito! Bakit kayo nandito?!" They lifted the gun towards our direction.
Ang palad ko'y gumapang sa pants ni Zy, sa kanyang likuran.
"Hoy!"
But we won't stop making out in front of them like horny teenagers.
"Sa ibaba na 'yan! Tang ina, dito talaga?! May VIP kaming kasama!"
We didn't stop.
"Hayaan mo na, pare. Ayaw mo no'n, live show?" Another man said.
I heard the way they lowered their guns.
Nagtawanan sila.
"Pare, baka naman p'wedeng pahiram pagkatapos mo?"
My fist clenched. I had felt the way Zion's body tensed up and I'm sure he's getting pissed now. Kinagat ko ang labi niya at hinaplos ang likod.
Calm down, mister. Calm down.
He did but still, he was stiff.
"Hindi sumasagot," tawanan nila. "Antayin na lang natin."
I felt Zy's palm on my leg exposed because of my slit. I obliged and lifted it, showing my skin as I wrapped it around his waist.
The assholes whistled, completely off guard now that when my husband took the knife strapped on my leg and threw it on their heads, they were stunned.
It was so sudden. Natulala ang isa nang makitang natumba ang kasama niya na may kutsilyo sa noo at bago pa niya makuha ang baril ay nauna na akong kunin ang baril sa likod ng pantalon ni Zion.
I shifted our position and with Zy's back facing the enemy, I slipped my hand out of his suit and shoot him on the chest.
Nagkagulo na sa gulat sa nangyari. My husband took the pistol from my leg and while facing each other, started shooting men in opposite direction.
They didn't even had the chance to regroup because just one look with my husband and we were back-to-back while shooting them all dead.
We both sighed when the last man fell.
"Clear," aniya.
"All clear," I confirmed before we faced each other again.
"Great job," he smirked, kissing me briefly before running back to our weapons to hand me more.
"You're damn sexy, Tish, you know that?" He commented while watching me wearing the holster around my waist to strap my guns and knives in.
"Since birth, honey," yabang ko pa.
I watched him strapping the rifle belt with the ammo holder on his chest, my mouth watering.
Ang gwapo-gwapo ng asawa ko, Lord. Nasaan ang hustisya?
He gave me a lopsided smile.
"Just say I'm hot, honey, I don't mind." He whistled.
"Fuck you," nakangiti kong bulong.
"I already did," kumindat siya at inabot sa akin ang rifle ko.
Sneakily, we went up to the upper floor leading to rooftop. I heard the sound of the helicopter engine from outside with the voices from the men near the door.
"Archer, we're going inside the rooftop," ani ng asawa.
"We're on our way up for back up," Archer answered in the comms. "Don't make unnecessary movements, okay?"
"Yes, Sir!"
"Good luck, we're on our way."
Nagkatinginan kami ni Zy at sumenyas siya na nagbibilang. I lifted my ammo. When he kicked the door open and got in with rifles in our grip, we were stunned with the sight.
There are kids.
Before we could shoot, they started shooting that we were caught off guard.
Nagkahiwalay kami ng asawa. Nakakuha ako ng mga bata sa mga tauhang napatay ko pero ang dami-dami nila. In the helicopter, I saw Wyatt panicking.
My jaw clenched.
Fucking asshole.
Dire-diretso akong naglakad papunta sa helicopter. Ang mga batang nag-iiyakan ay nasa ibaba na pero ang iba'y nasa loob na.
I reached for the helicopter and tapped the door.
"Fuck! Fuck! Let's go!" The old fart screamed at the pilot.
"Sir! Malakas ang hangin—"
"I don't fucking care! Let's go!"
The doors opened and when we saw Archer and Viper, mas lumakas ang reklamo ni Wyatt.
Hinawakan ko ang pintuan ng helicopter para buksan nang biglang may hinatak siyang bata at tinutukan ng baril.
My heart stopped when the kid started crying loudly. She was so young. Possibly three or four.
Bumigat ang puso ko.
"Sige!" Sigaw niya, "lumapit ka at papasabugin ko ang utak ng batang 'to!"
"Let the kid go!" I exclaimed and touched the helicopter's door again.
Come on, come on. Work!
He pressed the gun more on the kid's head she started wailing.
"Stop!" I screamed, my eyes sharp and dark. "H'wag mong idamay ang mga bata rito!"
"What now, Duchess?" Natawa siya sa 'kin. "You think you got the upper hand now that you had the support of your damn husband?"
My jaw clenched and I wanted to say a thing but couldn't when a child's life is on his dirty hands.
Sumulyap akong muli sa pintuan.
Fuck. It's not working.
"If you think you've won then you're wrong!" Galit niyang sigaw sa akin. "Nag-uumpisa pa lang akong ulit! I'll wreck you! I'll destroy you and everyone you love!"
"How so?" I asked nonchalantly and tapped the door again. "Like how I destroyed Bernard's teeth or how I wrecked your nephew's dick with my knife?"
He was seething now.
"Humanda ka sa 'kin! Hindi mo ako makukuha! Wala kang kwenta! Ginawa lang kita! Wala ka kung wala ako!" Sigaw niya. "I am not done with you—"
I saw the small red light.
Yes!
I felt the helicopter's sudden movements. It's trying to fly again.
"Fine!" Sigaw ko at umatras mula sa helicopter nang mas idiniin niya ang baril sa sentido ng batang mukhang mahihimatay na kakaiyak at nakatingin sa akin na tili humihingi ng tulong.
My heart squeezed as my anger intensified.
"Fine, you won for now!" I exclaimed, "but you won't be for long because I'll get you whatever it takes...boss."
Umangat iyon. Mabilis akong napaatras palayo habang umaalis iyon habang sunod-sunod na putok ng baril pa rin at iyakan ang naririnig ko mula sa mga bata.
I looked around and saw my husband in a hand-on-hand combat with one men. Viper and Archer with the others doing the same while protecting the kids from harm.
I saw a man sneaking behind my husband's back and I raised my rifle, shooting him in the head before he could reach him.
The children was escorted to safety.
"He escaped," ani Zy. "Damn it, I should've..."
"Don't worry, Trece is currently tracking," ani Mom.
"I got him," I told them.
"What do you mean?"
"I placed a tracking device in the helicopter," I explained. "It was just a prototype, Jay, Clau and I were making it the last few months but...well, we can access the system from home and we could let Clau check after."
Kaya dali-dali kaming umuwi ng asawa. Isinara ko ang pinto at pumasok sa bahay kasama siya.
I changed into comfy clothes. Habang ang asawa ay inaayos ang laptop ay pumasok ako sa kwarto ng anak at nakitang natutulog siya.
She has her back on me, hugging her favorite toy. Sa paahan niya ay si Meow-meow na gising na gising at naglalambing.
"Take care of our Twila for now, Meow-meow," kausap ko. "Dad and I had to do some work first. You know to save children from bad guys...we'll be back in the morning."
My daughter stirred. Tumabi ako sa kanya at hinaplos ang kanyang buhok.
"Good night, little star," I whispered and kissed her head.
I left after securing more weapons with us. When my husband confirmed about the tracker, isi-nend ko iyon kay Clau bago pumunta sa sasakyan namin.
My forehead creased when I saw the door from the backseat open.
"Honey, did you get inside the car just now?" I asked.
"Nope!" He exclaimed and got out with a bag. "Why?"
Kumunot ang noo ko.
"Nothing," tinapon ko ang hawak sa likod at sumakay sa sasakyan.
He drove us to the location after Clau tracked it. It was a secluded factory in the middle of nowhere.
Seriously? Why does bad guys always choose this kind of places? Wala na bang bago? Ganito sa palabas, ah?
"Tsk, typical asshole," ani Zy na bumuntonghininga.
"Huh?"
"Bakit puro factory kung hindi warehouse?" He asked, "ganito rin sa palabas, misis! Alam mo ba 'yong episode ng palabas ni Sib sa hapon no'ng Tuesday? May goons tapos sa factory din. Boring."
I laughed and went outside, binuksan ko ang backseat para kunin ang mga baril. I wore my vest and my husband did, too.
"Baka wala silang budget, honey," I mused.
"Walang budget, eh, kaya nga mag-hire ng gun man," aniya at kinuha mula sa akin ang mga baril.
"Where's the back up?"
"They'll be here in a few minutes," he said. "But we have to get in first for the kids."
Tumango ako at sinuklay ang buhok.
"Do we have the factory's blue print?"
Umiling siya, "nope. Matagal nang Walang nagtatao r'yan. Kaya siguro ginawang hideout. Mautak din pala ang mga putang ina."
Nodding, I scratched my cheek, remembering the terrified look from the children. We have to save them. I have to protect them. Ayokong may gagaya pa sa naransanan ko noon.
"You're all set," ani Clau sa comms.
"Can we get in now, Clau?" ani Zy.
"Yup," she confirmed.
Tumungo ako para itali ang lace ng boots bago sumulyap sa asawang nanlalaki ang mata.
"Let's go, Reaper," I called but he was just gapping. Umawang ang labi niya at sumarang muli.
"What?"
"Scythe..." he called, "t-tell me I'm dreaming."
"Dreaming? What?" Tumayo ako at lumingon. Like him, my jaw dropped when I saw someone standing just beside the backseat's door.
"Saan na ang bad guys?! Agent Twinkle Star at your service! Bang! Bang!" My daughter, in her terno pink sleepwear and shades exclaimed, lifting the pink toy gun in her hand.
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