Mga luha ay patuloy na tumutulo habang sumusubo ng cheetos. Binato ko ng unan ang T.V. bago tumayo at pinulot ang unan 'saka nag-sorry sa T.V.
Pinagpag ko ang unan, "Bakit kasi napaka-epal ng babaeng 'yan tapos malalaman kong may sakit pala si gaga!" reklamo ko sa pinapanood ko.
Umiiyak ako kasi ilang beses ko siyang minura at isinumpa! Ipapabarang ko na nga dapat eh, tapos ganito?!
Sa kalagitnaan ng drama ko ay tumunog ang aking cellphone, inis ko itong sinagot.
"Hello?! Tangina panira ganda ganda ng noo—"
"Hey, babe, chill. It's me, Tod." I heard a husky chuckle from the other line.
"Ih, sorrey!" I said cutely, "Nonood kasi ako, why ba?"
"Ang baby ko nagba-baby baby-han na naman. " I pouted.
"Eh 'di wow, anong kailangan mo Mister Forte?" Ibinalik ko sa bitchy voice and boses ko.
"From kitten to tiger real quick." he teased, "Anyway, love—"
"Sino si love?!" Inarte ko, "Answer me, Tod, sino si love—"
"Ika—"
"Alright baby," I giggled when I heard him sigh, "I was about to ask you out on a date today."
That was when my smile fell, "B-babe, y-you know we can't..."
The other line went silent, I know he's disappointed pero wala kaming magagawa.
You see, when my sister died, he was there. Their family was. They were with me when I was mourning.
We decided to enter the same angency, not knowing that it would become a hindrance to our relationship.
Three years na kaming nagtatago sa relasyong ito. Geremie doesn't want any of us to get attached, probably because of trauma.
He had a relationship with her co-agent and when she died, he became weak. He doesn't want it to happen to us.
"I understand, baby. Sa susunod na lang, kapag maayos na ang lahat. Mahal kita." he whispered like a lullaby.
"T-thank you, Tod." and I heard a peep sound indicating that the call has ended.
Hindi ko na maituloy ang pinapanood ko. I feel sad. Hindi ko maipakita sa kaniya kung gaano ko siya kamahal, just because of our job.
I though of surprising him. Dumaan muna ako sa bakery to buy a cake. Nakabangga ko naman ang isang babae kaya natapon ang kape na hawak niya.
"I'm sorry, miss." I apologized. She didn't even took a glance and just walked pass by me. I picked up the plastic that she forgot to pick up.
Sinubukan ko pang habulin ang babae ngunit mas mabilis pa kay flash itong nawala. My inner marites was curious about what was inside the plastic and embarrassment filled me when I saw what was inside.
Condoms.
Mabuti na lang at may resibo ro'n, nakita ko ang pangalan ng babae at gusto na lang matawa nang malamang si Moriah pala 'yon.
Maasar nga.
"Pinapatawag ka ni Sir John sa baba." my co-worker informed me, tumango lang ako.
I arranged my papers before going downstairs.
Kumatok muna ako before entering. It's bad to enter without knocking kasi.
"Come in."
I opened the door and it revealed me Sir John with some police men around him. When he saw me, he motioned the seat and I sat there.
"This is Detective Weever Liam Cruz." he introduced the guy sitting infront of me.
"He has been a detective in Europe for 3 years. He has been known for being a great detective."
"Can we go straight to the point, Sir? Bakit niyo po ako pinatawag rito?" I asked, impatiently.
"Kaya kita pinatawag rito because you two will be working on a project together."
"Pero, Sir—" aalma na sana ako nang itinaas na nito ang kamay bilang pagpigil sa'kin.
"No buts, Miss Morson."
And the conversation ended up like that. Ni hindi ko manlang narinig magsalita ang Liam na 'yon. Pipi kaya?
"Moriah babes! May ipapakita ako sa'yo, dali!" I cheered when I saw her entering the office.
"'Wag ngayon, Bri. Pagod ako." she does seem tired. But she's flushing. Hmm, why?
"Ipapakita ko lang sana 'yong box ng condom na naihulog mo sa harapan ko no'ng isang araw pero sige—"
"Gaga, ikaw 'yon?! Tangina mo sana tinext mo ako hindi 'yong malalamn ko lang ngayon! Ayoko lasa ng pills bwakanangshet!" she groaned in frudtration and I just laughed at her.
Natigil kami sa tawanan nang may biglang nagbukas ng pinto at dali-daling sumugod sa p'westo namin.
"Ikaw ba si Ms. Morson?! I need your help!" he was frantic. He was sweating and panting pero hindi siya sa'kin naka-harap.
"Sorry to interrupt but I'm the real Ms. Morson, what can I help you, Sir?" I butted in at kita ko ang pigil tawa ni Charles.
"I-I need your help! I will pay you, how much is your price? Tell me!" he commanded but I was too shocked of how demanding he is.
"I'm sorry, Sir. But I can't help you unless you tell me what is going on."
"I-I killed someone! I don't wanna go to jail!"
"Okay... Well, Sir, we have witnesses here which can actually be a witness to the other party." I said.
"No! Magbabayad ako kahit magkano, please!" he begged, tears started trolling from his eyes but I just sighed, shaking my head.
"I'm really sorry, Sir." bigla naman siyang hinablot ng guards kaya wala naman akong magawa. Hinilot ko ang sendido.
"Kilala ko ang pumatay sa kapatid mo!" he shouted and his voice faded because he was already far. I trembled.
