Beneath Her | [R-16]

Chapter Thirty Eight

"I hope we can keep this case on the low as possible."

Paalala ko kay attorney, "I don't want Drey to know anything until everything is taken care of."

This is a rolercoaster of an emotion. Gusto ko na malaman niya kapag nasa likod na ng rehas si daddy. When he's convicted and guilty. Yung walang kawala.

"I'll try my hardest, Nat. But you know I can't control-"

"I'll pay whoever I need to pay. Don't let this hit the headlines, please." sigurado naman ako na ganito rin ang gagawin ni dad to keep his name out of the outlets. Kapag nakulong na siya, we'll just talk about who he wants to take over the company.

Attorney sighed, "Alright. I'll take care of it." she stood up and brushed her cheek against mine before leaving with all the evidences I gave her. Napaupo ako ulit at pinatong ang baba sa kamay ko. Everything's going well, Nat, you should be proud of yourself.

You're a grown up now, puppy.

"Baby." I felt Ace's hand on my shoulder. I looked up and got a kiss from him, "Tara na?"

I simply nodded before standing up. Ngayon na kami pipirma sa Subic. I specifically chose this day so I wouldn't be here when they take dad away.

"You did the right thing, Nat. Don't be so sad." he scratched my head and brushed through my hair while he drives. Kanina pa kasi ako nanahimik dito at walang kibo.

"I feel like shit, Ace." buntong hininga ko habang nakatingin sakanya. Ace was already aware of what I was doing. Sinabi ko na agad sakanya dahil ayokong patagalin yung mga tinatago ko.

Ipapakulong ko talaga yung taong nagpalaki saakin? He gave me shelter, food and clothes when we're not even related.

Isa pa yun. I don't even know who I am. Talaga bang ipapakulong ko muna siya bago ko itanong kung kanino niya ako nakuha? Kung saan ako nanggaling?

"Natalie..." he took my hand and kissed it, "Just breathe, alright? Let's focus on the resort and after that, pag-uwi mo wala na siya. You don't have to see him again. Actually, you can stay at my place tonight. Ayos ba sa'yo yun?"

I looked straight at the road and took my hand back. "That sounds good on a normal day but... Gusto kong mapag-isa. Tama ka, let's just finish this and get home as soon as possible."

Hindi na siya sumagot at tuloy tuloy lang mag maneho. After a few hours, we arrived and I already saw some people and Kim. Ace held my hand and slightly dragged me inside. He's really excited about this, it's cute.

"Ace. Natalie." Kim acknowledged our presence. Ace looked around like he was looking for someone.

"Where's your dad? Can we meet him?" tanong ni Ace.

"About that..." he tilted his head a little to the side, "He wanted me to handle this one. Magandang practice daw dahil pa graduate na rin naman ako."

"Oh... So we will be working with you?" agad namang tumango si Kim sa tanong ni Ace. Tumingin ako kay Ace at nakita siyang umikot ang mata.

Ano na kayang nangyayari sa Manila ngayon? Fuck, I want to go back so bad but no. Pigilan mo yung sarili mo, Nat.

"Good afternoon Natalie. Ace. This is my dad, Jerome." sir Matt appeared in front of us with his dad, on crutches, by his side. Sir Jerome offered his hand to Ace and then me,