Quest Of Elites (HU's Book 2)

Chapter 15: Hacked

~ADIRA'S POV

"Ano'ng ibibigay mo?" Nang marating ang garage ay tanong ko kay Cadmus.

Naabutan ko siyang nakasandal sa itim na sedan at nakapamulsa, walang emosyon ang mukha habang ang mga mata ay kung saan-saan dumadapo. Bahagya lamang niya akong nilingon at hindi na nag-abalang lumapit.

He threw a small rectangular box that I effortlessly caught before it even landed to my chest. The cover's void, it has no prints and just a plain gray. Hindi rin ganun kalaki at magaan.

"What's this?"

"Have you heard about Rhodiola plants?" He asked. "If yes, then have you heard about the Schizandra?"

My forehead creased, I've read about that plant.

"Schizandra is a libido tonic plant," I answered. "It increases resistance to disease and stress, as well as energy, physical performance and endurance.
It's also been shown to benefit erectile dysfunction. It is called a "four flavoured fruit" in chinese medicine."

Nasisiyahan siyang tumango at ngumisi sa'kin, sa likod nun alam kong may balak na naman siya.

"Very well, how about Ashwagandha?"

"Ashwagandha is known as Indian ginseng, a powerful aphrodisiac, helps maintain erection, last longer in bed, increase feeling of desire and improved energy." Napa-pamewang ako. "Also been shown to promote a restful mind and better quality of sleep."

"Yeah, Ashwagandha is an overall body rejuvenation. Bagay sa busy'ng mga tao."

I arched my left brow as I squinted my eyes on him. His seemingly innocent smile sent chills down my spine, and I know, he's got another plan behind his mind.

"And what's the connection of those plants with this thing?" I brought the box up.

"That's a stimulant, you may mixed that with your coffee... or with the Dean's." He shrugged. "Try it, that's good."

"Nasubukan mo?"

"Yeah?"

"You're unsure, you didn't, right?"

He chuckled in amusement and shrugged as he played with his lips.

"Just do as I told you, meron naman sigurong kape sa office niyo?"

"Instant coffee maker."

"Nice!"

He snapped his fingers. Napahinga akong malalim, hinding-hindi niya sasabihin sa'kin ang plano niya kaya hindi ko na itatanong. Tinago ko ang box sa bulsa ng bag.

"Where are the others? Winter? Himalang hindi kayo magkasama."

Inosente siyang ngumiti sa'kin at pinakita ang cellphone.

"They're coming, btw, may tinulungan lang akong babae kanina. Marami ang dala niya at nagmamadali pa."

"Helpful," ngising puna ko. "Since when did you became that soft for others?"

"Since I met my baby," smirking, he replied. "Thou, I chose who to help."

Ilang minuto pa dumating na ang dalawa, dahil sa sinabi ni Loki kanina ay nag-text ako kay Ismael na 'wag na akong sunduin. Nang makitang naghihintay ako ay ngumiti si Loki, dala niya ang bag nila ni Winter na nakapagbihis na.

"What happened to your uniform?" Cadmus immediately asked when he noticed what I noticed. "You changed, and seriously? Statement shirt?"

Winter flashed a cute smile but she later on rolled her eyes.