Dangerous Kisser [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

"WHERE DID Dad say they took them?" tanong ni Charles sa nasa kabilang linya.

(Well, some of the adults are still in the same hospital, some already got discharged and had a life of their own. As for the kids, they were transferred to a facility. An adoption center, just near the Japanese restaurant we used to like.)

"Okay, got it. Thanks, Light."

(That's not for free. Speaking of Japanese restaurants, how about asking me on a date—)

Pinatayan niya ng tawag ang kaibigan. Light and his nonsense. Napailing na lang siya saka itinuon ang buong atensyon sa kalsada.

After a couple of minutes—thank God there was no traffic—Charles parked his car in front of the adoption center.

Since mas malapit ang lugar na 'yun ay ito na ang una niyang binisita. Mamaya na lang ang ospital.

It has been years since he last paid them a visit. Pakiramdam tuloy ni Charles ay malaki ang pagkukulang niya sa mga taong ito.

One of his previous missions was the case of a well-known government official that was involved in human trafficking. After they rescued these people, he had no time to talk to them because of Angelo's case. Finally, he has time now.

Pagkapasok na pagkapasok ni Charles sa facility ay may babaeng nakangiting nag-aabang sa kanya roon. "Good day to you, Sir. Are you Mr. Charles Williams?"

He did not smile at her but he made sure that he didn't look so authoritative. "Yes. I think you were told that I'll be coming here."

Tumango naman ang babae. "Yes, sir. I am Muriel Roach, one of the head facilitators of this center. Shall we head inside, Sir?"

Tinanguan niya lang naman ito saka sinundan nang magsimulang maglakad. The woman was guiding him but wasn't talking. Looks like they told her that I'm not much of a fan of talkativeness. Sina Anurak, Narae, at Light lang naman ang kaya niyang tiisin dahil matagal na silang magkakakilala.

When they finally reached the center part of the building, tons of greens welcomed him. Bushes, grasses, and trees were present, making it a peaceful place to be at. Sakto namang bumukas ang isang pinto na katapat nila at doon nagsilabasan ang mga bata. The peaceful ambiance was now gone and replaced with children's voices and giggles.

May isang babaeng nasa may late forties ang lumapit sa kanila. "Mr. Williams, we're so glad that you visited our place. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask me or Muriel," nakangiti nitong saad sa kanya.

Bahagya siyang yumuko para ipakita ang respeto sa babae. "I'll keep that in mind, Ma'am. Anyways, how are the kids that the team brought here?"

The woman smiled. "They're healthy and doing fine, Mr. Williams. Most of them have already been adopted since last year."

"That's good to hear."

Napansin naman niyang may kausap na sa telepono si Muriel bago lumapit sa babaeng kausap niya. "Ma'am, the deliveries are here. Shall I pick them up?"

The woman's smile grew wider. "Oh, that's wonderful news." Nilingon siya nito. "Excuse us, Mr. Williams."

Tinanguan niya lang ito saka tuluyang nagpaalam. Bumalik naman ang tingin ni Charles sa mga bata. To be honest, he already thought of having a kid of his own. For Pete's sake, he's already thirty. His family wanted him to finally settle down and have a family of his own.

He wanted that too, but unfortunately, he still can't find the perfect timing.

Nagulat na lang si Charles nang may biglang humawak ng kamay niya. When he looked down, he saw a little girl—maybe around three or four years old. She didn't have any emotion visible on her face but her eyes twinkled.