Versailles Series Book 4: The Bodyguard [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 25

=== P A T C H ===

Tila nabingi ang tainga ko sa lakas ng pagsabog. The pages of the books on the shelves came flying around the room. I took a while for me to register what was happening. What do you expect from a kissing to bombing?

I immediately covered Kylo's body with mine. My body was immediately in battle mode. We had to get out of here fast! There might be more bombs in the office and the darkened room is not at all helping.

"Kylo?"

"I'm here." Umubo-ubo ito dahil sa alikabok.

Tumayo kami mula sa pagkakayukyok sa gilid. I grabbed my gun and from a secret compartment in the office, I retrieved two more guns. Binigay ko ang isa kay Kylo.

"Since when was that in there?"

"Since I became your pretend girlfriend." I shrugged. "I don't care if you know how to shoot. I need you to watch my back. I'll watch yours. We have to get out of here alive."

I readied the guns before opening the door slowly. 

A man's gun came into view. Tinabig ko ang kamay nito kaya nabitiwan nito ang baril. I fought with him by hand and threw in blow after blow until he was unconscious.

"You really know how to fight hand to hand combat."

"I don't know why you doubt me, Kylo."

I peeked again and heard a couple of footsteps.

"F*ck me."

Magkadikit kami ni Kylo na lumabas at nagtago sa isa sa mga poste. 

"Stay close." Sabi ko rito.

The smoke from the room helped cover us. I watched the reflection of the men on the marble floor and aimed my two guns at them. I was able to gun down all them but more men are coming our way.

"We need to go the fire exit."

Mabilis kaming tumakbo papasok sa fire exit. Ni-lock ko ang pinto at hinila ito pababa.

"We have a few minutes to get out of here." We have only three floors and about six flights of stairs. It doesn't really give us a great distance from the men who are after us.

Hinila ko ito nang muntikan na itong tamaan ng bala. Kylo was quick to recover and gunned down the man. We locked the second floor exit on our way.

"Not bad, Gov."

"Now is not the time for compliments, Pachyderm."

Narinig naming nabuksan ng mga lalaki ang pinto sa itaas. I was aiming for the men above while Kylo was aiming for the men below. I didn't have to worry if I get shot because I knew Kylo was watching out for me like I was watching out for him.

When we got to first floor, salitan kaming bumaril sa mga lalaking pasugod sa amin. Not all men were armed with guns some were armed with knives.

Binigay ko rito ang isang baril ko. "Take care of the armed men. I'll take care of the ones with daggers."

Tinanguan ako nito. We faced our enemies before we fought side by side. He gunned down all the men that were targeting me. I just went forward and stabbed everyone on my way.

We were able to take down probably thirty of them but we knew better. More men are coming from the upper floors and from the outside of the building. It seemed like the bomb explosion was a signal for them to go in and get Kylo or ensure that he gets killed.

He dragged me somewhere before we were engulfed in darkness.

I was busy catching my breath and so was he.

Nakikinig lang ako. Nasa labas lang ang mga lalaki. I can hear them yelling. Nang makalayo iyon ay saka ko pinakawalan ang hiningang pinipigilan ko. 

That's when I grew aware of my surroundings. We were in a broom closet. No one will think that two people can fit there. We are so close I can feel his breath on my face. I almost forgot how I was wearing such a beautiful Filipiniana. I probably lost my pumps in the fire exit but I don't care anymore.

I am here in an enclosed space, safe from the dangers lurking outside with Kylo. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine fighting alongside with him. It actually felt great to have a partner who was in sync with me. It's like having a dance partner and dancing to music that best fit our choreography.

"Thank you for fighting with me." Bulong ko.

"We're partners, remember?"

Ipinikit ko ang mata ko at isinandal ang noo ko sa noo nito. "They really want you dead, Kylo. That old man is getting on my nerves."

"We have to call Erwin." Bulong nito.

"Yeah we do."

Neither of us moved. It's like we waited until our breaths evened.

"Patch."

"Hmm?"

"I like you."

I thought a gunshot will stop my heart from beating. No. This man in the broom closet with me did.

I didn't say anything but I felt his hand touch my cheek. "I like you so much but you don't have to like me back. Just let me enjoy your company. Don't go yet even when this is all over."

I just breathed in deeply and let his scent intoxicate me.

***

We got out an hour later. Doon na kami nakita nila Erwin sa broom closet. There were policemen that surrounded the capitol as well.

"Let's break the news tomorrow. I don't want the town festival to be ruined even just for this night."

Tumango ang pulis. "May nakita po kaming improvised explosive device. May tatlo pa po kaming nahanap na hindi sumabog. Kung sino man po ang may gawa nito, siniguro po niya na mapupuruhan kayo."

"Malalaman ba natin kung sino ang nagtanim?"

"Burado po lahat ng CCTV sa capitol."

While listening to the police and Kylo, I dialled Willa's phone.

"This better be good Patch." Her voice sounded groggy like she just woke up.

"What, are you having sex right now?"

"It's 12 midnight, bitch. Did Winter get in your head and you're also a slave driver now?"

"Sorry. I just want to ask for your help. I can send you the details later. We found four bombs in the governor's office. Three did not go off. No CCTVs."

Tumahimik ito saglit bago nagsalita. "I'll check the surroundings, Patch. I'll send you the information as soon as my mind is awake."

"Thanks, bitch."

Nilapitan ako ni Kylo. "Let's go home."

"Is everything under control?"

"I have Erwin to coordinate everything."

"Okay."

Napatingin kami sa papalapit na pulis. He was holding my red pumps which I lost in the fire exit. Kinuha iyon ni Kylo at nagpasalamat sa pulis.

He faced me before kneeling down. Dahan-dahan nitong inangat at sinuot ang sapatos sa paa ko. It's like I'm one of those weak Disney princesses Kiana loves watching and the prince is her freakishly handsome brother.

Tumayo na ito at hinawakan ang kamay ko. Iginiya na ako nito papunta sa sasakyan. Sumakay na kami at nagmaneho na ito pauwi.

"Let's take a break from all these attempted killings."

Nilingon ko ito. "What do you mean?"

"It's time we visit Versailles."

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