Twilit Passion

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Naramdaman ko ang paghigpit ng hawak ni Mama sa aking braso habang sabay kaming tatlo nina Karim na naglalakad palabas na ng airport. Sa wakas ay nakabalik na kami rito sa Pilipinas. Marami kaming kasabayan sa paglalakad na tulad namin ay may bitbit din na mga bagahe.

The moment the plane landed a while ago, Mama and I shared a mix emotions that I'm sure was seen on our faces. The nervousness was greatly beat by our certainty and rage. Wala ng puwang ang kaba at takot sa aming puso. Kung meron nga naman ay wala na akong pakialam kung makikita ko man sila kalaunan.

Nilingon ko siya at marahang nginitian. “Ma, ayos ka lang ba? We were here na,” I said, making her realize that we can't go back. This is what we've been waiting for. Nandito na kami at malapit na sa mga taong sumira sa amin.

She stared at me for a moment before I heard her sigh and give me an assuring smile.

“This time I'll never let them be at loose anak. Sisingilin ko na sila sa kasalanang kanilang ginawa. Don't worry. I felt ecstatic right now Chi, my blood was boiling to see them,” puno ng determinasyon na sabi niya.

Halos magkasabay kaming dalawa ni Karim na napatigil sa kanyang sinabi. We both stopped on our track. My expression was happy to hear that from her while Karim was shocked or simply astounded. I knew what he's thinking, he can't grasp the idea that his once soft-spoken and mild-tempered Aunt was now fearless.

We heard him blew a restless breath before he mumbled, “Just make sure that both of you will be safe as always and..” he trailed off, giving us a soft gaze. “Huwag muna kayong lumabas-labas ni Tita habang hinahanda namin lahat. Manatili lamang kayo Chi sa penthouse ni Kuya. And if ever you want to go out, don't be scared if you see men in black suit following you, it is our men.’

Tumango kami ni Mama sa kanyang mga bilin. He was like Tita, she cared a lot to us. Kung hindi lang dahil sa La Grande ay sumunod na yon dito. On the other hand, Karim looked much intimidating than his brother. Walang kangiti-ngiti ang mukha nito at malimit ko kang iyon nakita. He will smile only to the two girls in his life.

“As of now, he and Atty. Jimenez was preparing the warrant of arrest. We maintain everything and maximize all our sources to seize them before they could even flee. We have all the rights after all, the evidence and the dominant witness were our aces. I can tell that the winning side was on us. Be prepare Tita,” he said, slightly tucking his hands in his pocket.

We nodded again and resumed walking to the car of Taussef which was waiting for us in the parking lot. Siya lang ang nakakaalam na nakabalik na kami. My friends in Valle Vista was all clueless, same with my family in Rosgracias. Well, I really have no intention to let them know. I want to surprise them after all!

A warm breeze of heat and a powdery surrounding welcomed us outside. This a typical weather in the month of July which makes every Filipinos wore thin and comfortable clothes. Siguradong puno na naman ngayon ang mga beaches at resorts sa iba’t ibang dako ng rehiyon. How I missed taking a dip in the cold, crystal clear water of Lingyen shore and Tañon Falls.

I already removed my collared charcoal button down jacket leaving only with my pink mock neck plus beige trousers partnered with my comfy white sneakers. My hair was styled in a bun which makes it cushy for me. While Mom and Karim were wearing a designer shirts and pants with aviator sunglasses.

“Tita Ela, Chi! Here!” We heard someone called us near the Chevrolet Trailblazer. May nakita kaming lalaki na naka-spectacles din at may hawak-hawak na board na may nakasulat na ‘WELCOME BACK!!’ sa isang bold at bright na mga letra. He's wearing a white plain V-neck shirt, black cargo pants and black cap.