The Path Towards Greatness (Youth Series #2)

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When I got home, I was surprised to see a bunch of police cars parked in front of our mansion. I parked my car and immediately got out.

"Mom. What's going on?" I asked when I entered the mansion. Sinalubong ako ni mama.

My brows furrowed when I saw the police officers in our backyard.

"Oh, I don't know about your Dad, Fey. Baka may nireport lang sila sa kanya," Mom said

They reported something this late at night?

Binaba ko muna ang bag ko at naglakad palapit sa backyard. I immediately hid behind the wall when I caught my Dad talking to one of the police. Pasimple akong sumilip at pinakinggan ang usapan nila. I couldn't see their faces clearly because it's already dark.

"Nagawa niyo na ba yung inuutos ko? Nai-drop yung kaso?"

"Opo. Wala na kayong dapat alalahanin governor."

"Hmm. Mabuti. Sige, makakaalis na kayo."

I saw my father handed a brown envelop to the police. He bowed his head a bit and received the envelop from him.

"Salamat po. Magandang gabi po ulit," paalam niya at tuluyang umalis sa harapan ni papa

He suddenly turned to my direction so I quickly hid again. Ilang sandali ay pumasok na siya sa mansion.

"What's going on dad?" I asked calmly

He startled then lookied at me. "Oh. Fey. Andito ka na pala. Kadadating mo lang?"

I nodded and crossed my arm over my chest. "Why is there a police here dad? Anong meron?"

He loosened his tie and looked away. "The police? Nothing. They just reported something to me. It's not a big deal. Don't worry."

I squinted my eyes. "I see."

He gave me a small smile. "I'll be at my office if you need something."

I watch him as he make his way upstairs. Sumilip ako sa backyard at nakita ang papaalis ng kotse ng mga pulis.

I couldn't help but to think the reason why they were here a while ago. Why did they talked to Dad? I was curious of their conversation. Hindi ko masyadong naintindihan pero bakit masama ang kutob ko?

All of a sudden, the incident earlier flashed on my mind. I felt like I almost died that moment. Nagpapasalamat nalang ako na buhay pa ko. Naka-uwi ako sa bahay ng buo. I can vividly remember his words. Why do I feel like he has something to do with this? I couldn't connect the dots.

I sighed and massaged my temple.

Maybe I'm just tired. 

So, I went upstairs to my room to rest. Sinubukan kong matulog pero ginagambala pa rin ako ng nangyari ngayong araw.

I heard my phone beeped. Nilingon ko iyon sa side table at kinuha.

I saw Lou's message popped up on the screen.

Lou:

You free next week?

I checked the time and it's already 3am in the morning. Fuck Insomnia.

I typed in my reply.

Ako:

Can't. Sorry.

After a few minutes, she replied.

Lou:

Wow. Thanks for replying after five hours.

I nearly died. I wanted to say that to her but I don't want to prolong our conversation. I should be sleeping at this hour.