Man Undercover Series I: Alexus Jx Villarasa

Chapter 1

Hinawi ni Bree ang putting kurtina ng kanyang kwarto. She at once closes her eyes when the light flustered to her bare face. She steps out the veranda hugging herself. Wearing only her colored white silk robe and a white fluffy slipper.

“But are you really buying the house, Aunt Lucia?” Aniya sa kabilang linya.

Kausap niya ang kanyang Aunt Lucia na nasa Australia. Kapatid ito ng kanyang yumaong ama at ang kasalukuyang nag-aalaga sa kanya. Aside from Luis, her father’s trusted lawyer and friend, na siya namang nagpapatakbo ng kumpanya nila dito sa Pilipinas.

“Yes, hija. Besides, your dad wanted to buy that house for you, just right after you graduate college.” She closes her eyes after hearing what her Aunt Lucia said.

It still hurts. Masakit pa rin ang pagkawala ng kanyang ama. It happened last year, when her dad went to a business trip and died because of a heart attack. Dead on arrival. 9:08 pm in Vancouver, Canada.

“But I will be busy after college, Aunt Lucia. Luis will be endorsing all the things I need to do for the company,” Four weeks more before her graduation. She is finally leaving college and she’ll going to face the world of the business. And she hates it. She will be managing the company named after her runaway mom. Namuo ang galit sa puso niya.

“Bisitahin mo lang paminsan-minsan, anak. You can stay in your condo for a while or at your house. Kahit ‘wag ka munang tumira doon, ayos lang.”  She heaved a deep sigh.

She wanted to convince her Aunt that she don’t want to leave the house yet. Hindi niya ma-gets kung bakit gustong ipagbili ng kanyang ama ang bahay na kung saan siya nakatira ngayon. The memories of him will remain in this house forever.

“Let’s talk some other time, Aunt Lucia. I need to prepare for my class.” She finally hanged up after bidding her goodbye.

Isinara niyang muli ang bintana ng kanyang kwarto. Dahan-dahang inalis ang roba at sumampa sa bathtub.

She started reminiscing her life when she was still five. She had a happy and complete family. She is living her dream life back then. Ngunit naglaho ang lahat ng iyon ng isang umaga’y iniwan na sila ng kanyang ina. That up until now, she couldn’t find a damn reason why her mom leaves them. But she knows it is not about the money because they have it. Probably she doesn’t love dad, or me?

“I miss you, dad.” She whispered as she started to cry.

“Bree!” Napalingon si Bree ng marinig ang sigaw na iyon.

Fita came in running after her. Nang makarating ito sa tabi niya ay bahagyang inayos ang salamin sa mata at backpack na animo’y dala-dala ang lahat ng kagamitan sa mundo dahil sa bigat nito. Puno kasi iyon ng mga libro.

“I can’t believe you can run with that heavy bag, Fritania Chandria Camille.” She said mocking her friend.

“Oh, shut up, Breena Meredith! You know I am carrying my life, not a burden.” Tumawa nalang siya sa hinuha nito.

She was glad she has Fita by her side. She became her friend right after her dad died last year. She is an aloof girl, and she doesn’t have any friends. Naging kaibigan lang naman niya si Fita ng damayan siya nitong uminom at umiyak ng gabing nalaman niyang wala na ang kanyang ama.

“Do you want to drink after class?” Tanong niya sa kaibigan habang naglalakad sila papasok sa hallway ng school.

“Siraulo ka ba? Alam mong iyon na ang una’t huli kong inom, Bree. Ayoko nang magka-hang-over!” Reklamo ng kaibigan niyang napatigil pa sa paglalakad at may hand gesture pa habang nagsasalita.

She is talking about the night they drink at a club. Ang kwento ni Fita ay sinundan niya daw ito nang araw na iyon dahil mukhang wala siya sa wisyo. She was scared something might happen. Baka mapahamak ito lalo na’t nalaman niyang kamamatay lang ng kanyang ama at wala itong ni isang kaibigan.