Chapter 7

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“So you’re planning to imprison this woman here?” hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Kit nang makarating sila sa condominium. Itinuro nito ang nakahilata na dalaga sa kanyang kama. 

“Imprison is not the right term, Azarcon. I just brought her here temporarily while I’m confused on what to do with her.”

“Why would you of all people, Hayes? You can just leave her in a safe place if you're really worried.”

“I know. But…” napabuga nang malalim na buntong-hininga si Keyller. Hindi niya alam kung paano ba ipaliwanag ang lahat kay Kit.

“But your conscience wouldn't let you leave her anywhere, is that it? Does this young lady awaken your protective instinct?” diretsang tanong ng kaibigan. Nakaangat ang isang kilay nito habang matiim na nakatingin kay Keyller na para bang binabasa ang isip niya.

Nagkibit-balikat si Keyller. Ang totoo ayaw niyang aminin ang lahat kay Kit dahil kahit siya ay ayaw niyang aminin sa sarili na nalilito siya sa pinanggagawa. Isa pa, nakahiga na ang babae sa kama at hindi naman niya pwedeng basta na lang itong itapon dahil huli na para gawin niya iyon. 

Nag-iisa lang ang kuwarto ng condo niya. Hindi siya nag-e-expect ng bisita kaya hindi siya nagpagawa ng guest room.
And because the woman was occupying his bed, he will just sleep in the couch tonight. Not a problem to him since he got used to it.

There was actually a spare room in his condo unit. Two as a matter of fact. One, he converted it to a training room where he put all his weapons; knives swords, and his guns collections.

Meron din doong espasyo para sa kanyang firing range, where he can practice his firing skill. The remaining portion was left for his training dummy which he used for sharpening his sword skill.

Ang isang kuwarto ay ginawa niyang gym. Kapag naiinis siya at gustong maglabas ng galit ay dito siya dumidiretso. But when he is feeling lonely while missing his family, he will go to the gym and do some exercise. The things he and his family do together when they were still alive. 

The two rooms were all soundproof and the glass wall was also bulletproof. This was designed to prevent his enemies from shooting him while he was unguarded.

Isinara ni Keyller ang pintuan ng kuwarto at inimbitahan si Kit na pumunta sa kusina upang doon mag-usap over a beer. Iniwan nilang nag-iisa ang babae upang hindi maistorbo ang pagpapahinga nito. Pero bilang pag-iingat na hindi ito tumakas ay nanatiling nakatali sa cable ties ang kamay nito.

“What do you want me to do then?” Kit followed behind him as they walk down the flight of stairs.

He led the attorney to his dining table before giving him a can of beer that has been left there for some time. Wala siyang stock na pagkain sa cabinet or sa fridge dahil bibihira siyang bumisita sa condo at hindi rin naman siya gaanong marunong magluto kaya hindi siya nag-abalang mamalengke.  But he took note in his mind to go shopping once the young woman will be settled.

“Who is she?” Kit asked as he took a sip of his beer.

Umikot ang mata ni Keyller sa ikatlong pagkakataon. Ito rin ang pangatlong beses na tanong ni Kit kung sino ang dalaga. “I don’t know the name of that kid.”

She was not exactly a kid, although the woman was petite, she has the perfect curves that could make any man drool. She sure was beautiful and with her firm breast that matched perfectly with her curvy waist, Keyller was sure she could tempt any man in this world.

“What the fuck were you thinking, Hayes? You didn’t even know the girl’s name and yet you brought her here!”

“How many times must you ask, Azarcon? I already told you, she will stay here for the meantime. Nothing to worry about.” Nagbukas siya ng lata ng beer para sa sarili and dahan-dahan iyong ininom. Pagkaraan ay ipinatong niya ang lata ng malamig na beer sa counter top at naiiritang tumingin kay Kit. “I just need you to investigate her. Where she lived, who were her parents just so I can take her back to them.”

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