The Beast in the City

Kabanata 2

"Emilia!"

Pumangaywang ako sa malawak na tanggapan at tumingin sa bungad ng kusina.

"Emilia!" I called impatiently this time.

I really hate repeating myself, but this old woman is putting me on my edge.

"Señorito!" Nagmamadaling lumabas ang matandang mayordoma.

"Ay, Diyos ko! Surmaryosep! Sino ito?!" Kusa siyang napahinto nang makita ang babaeng kasama ko.

"Clean her up," I commanded, and I went upstairs.
 
I'm a bit annoyed with myself. Why did I end up bringing her here? This is so ridiculous. Kung tutuusin p'wede ko lang siyang dalhin na lang sa isang mental institution o 'di kaya'y ilipat ng lugar. But I don't understand why it has to be here. Why does it have to be in my own house?

I went up to my room and removed my black dress shirt. I need to relax. This stresses me out. Pumasok ako ng banyo at nag-cold shower. I spent almost an hour thinking about what I could possibly do with that lunatic girl. Maya maya'y nagring ang cellphone ko mula sa labas. It probably spyders. I turned off the shower and put my bathrobe on. I went out to answer the call.

"Spyder."

"Mi lord, I have already talked to Ambers."

"What did she say?" I put my hand on my waist as I listen to him.

"Of course, she agreed immediately. She wants to meet you tonight."

"Tell her I'll meet her tomorrow at the office."

"Copy that. But Mi lord, are you sure you want to pull this marriage? You know the Ambers are no ordinary."

I shut my eyes tightly, a bit annoyed. "Do you really think I'll go to a battle unarmed?"

Hindi siya nakasagot agad. Ilang sandali pa bago siya nagtanong ulit.

"So, what is your plan?" he asked.

"Call a meeting tomorrow at the headquarters. I'll lay down my plans."

"Yes, Mi lord."

I ended the line and threw my phone on my bed. Maya maya'y nakarinig ako ng mga sigaw mula sa ibaba. Napahilot ako sa sentido nang ma-realized na boses ito no'ng baliw na babae. Halatang nagpupumiglas dahil pinapaliguan. I groaned frustratingly. Can I just shoot her in the head to avoid problems?

"What's the matter?" I asked Emilia when I saw her uneasy.

Kakababa ko lang matapos marinig ang sigawan kanina.

"Ah Señorito, itatanong ko lang sana kung mayroon ba siyang damit?"

Namulsa ako sa suot na sweatpants at tinignan ang babae. Nakaroba lang ito ng puti at pinaglalaruan ang basa pang buhok. I scanned her from head to toe. I can't believe she's paper white. Makinis din siya kahit na maraming pasa sa hita at braso. She's actually beautiful with her bare face. She's like a living doll. But this isn't the right time to praise her. I have more important things to think than her.

"Keep an eye on her. I'll call someone to buy her clothes." Tumalikod na ako at nagdial sa cellphone.

"Spyder, bring women's clothes here."

"Clothes for whom? Ambers?"

I shut my eyes tightly. "No. Just bring women's clothes and footwears. For a woman about 5'4 I guess."

"Are you with someone else-"

"Stop being so nosy, and just do what I told you." I ended the line.

What's so hard about buying clothes without asking any further?