Jewel in the Sea(Puerto Princesa Series 5)

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

From my time in the house, in school, in the military academy, and also in love, at the end of everything, I always lose, I always ended up on the ground, crying in disappointment, now I'm crying because of success.

"Congratulations for the successful war, twin." Pagbungad niya sa akin pagkatapos kong pumasok sa loob.

"Ako pa. So, what's next on the agenda?"

"Going back? You've already returned the gems. Let's go home, twin." Hinawakan niya ang aking balikat at ngumiti sa akin. I should really go home. I really miss home. Seeing my boys and hugging them tight while I cry in their shoulders is really what I'm looking forward to. Kaya kanina sa gera, sinasabi ko na kailangan namin manalo dahil may pamilya akong naghihintay sa akin sa Pilipinas.

Maglalakad na sana kami sa labas para naman makalanghap ng sariwnag hangin pero may biglang nagsalita sa likuran.

"Hep! The royal family is waiting for you, Jewel. Sa throne room."

"Hindi ko pala alam na royal speaker ka na ngayon, Jemima." I turn my head back at her. Ngumuwi siya at hinatak ako.

"Oh, shut up. Halika na nga."

Kilala ko si Jemima na isa siyang babaeng hindi makakagawa ng masama sa kapwa. She is not a saint but a kind and gentle friend. Pero ngayon, habang hatak hatak niya ako na parang aso, mali ata ang pagkakakilala ko sa kanya.

Sabagay, nakapatay naman siya ng maraming tao. Why am I suddenly amused by her?

"Good evening, your majesties." I greeted them with a courtesy when we were at the throne room. Nandoon sila lahat sa isang magarbong lamesa. Pinaupo nila kami sa mga nakabakanteg upuan at naghihintay ang sasabihin nila. Sana naman bigyan niya muna kami ng pagkain.

"Jewel. Thank you, for everything," ani ng Reyna.

"Your welcome. But please, wag kayong makampante. About the Dela Cruz. I know you mean well about them but they still kill people, si Jemima. There are still secrets that I need to seek."

Ngunit umiling siya.

"My Jewel. Your mission is done. Let the other do the work as well. Live your life with your kids, with your husband. I'm sure he is worried sick by now." Ngumiti ako at bumaba ang tingin sa aking mga daliri saka hinaplos ang dalawang singsing na binigay niya sa akin. The piece of the ruby ring that is shaped like a compass and our wedding ring. I miss him already.