POSSESSIVE SERIES 21: Knight Velasquez

Intro 2

TIMELINE CLARIFICATION:

This happens before Knight got engaged with Iuhence’s wife, meaning, hindi pa niya nakikilala ang ibang Lunatics dito. Hindi pa inaakyat ng mga baliw ang gate ng palasyo niya. Valerian at Shun palang ang kaibigan niya rito . If you have read LUNATICS, Knight was just ninety or twenty there. He’s still in College when he met Val and Shun, while this timeline, he’s already 25 (meaning Val and Shun is the same age as him) and Midnight is 23 nearing 24. I hope this clears up the confusion.

    “Are promises meant to be broken?”

   

    KNIGHT WAS packing his clothes when someone knocked on the door. Sa isiping baka si Cloud ‘yon na mag-aalok ng tulong para sa pag-iimpake niya, hindi niya iyon pinansin. He prefers packing his bag alone and personal. He doesn’t like anyone touching and going through his stuffs.

    But the person outside knocking on the door was persistent. Definitely not Cloud. Alam kasi ni Cloud na kapag hindi niya ito pinapasok sa unang katok palang ay ibig sabihin ayaw niya itong papasukin.

    “Come in!” Aniya sa malakas na boses para marinig siya ng nasa labas.

    Bumukas ang pintuan ng kuwarto niya.

    Knight zipped his trolly bag before glancing towards the door.

    Natigilan siya ng makita ang kapatid na nakatingin sa bagahe niya.

    “You’re leaving?” Midnight asked.

    Tumango siya. “Yeah.”

    “Ah.” Nagbaba ng tingin ang kapatid niya. “I’ll get going then. Sorry for disturbing you.”

    “Wait.” Pigil niya sa kapatid saka naglakad palapit dito, “how’s your back?”

    Midnight smiled. “I’m okay.”

    Knight can see through his brother. He’s not okay. “I told you not to lie to me.”

    Nag-iwas ng tingin ang kapatid niya. “Masakit pa pero kaya ko naman na, saka pinayagan na ako ni Papá na puntahan ka, pero aalis ka pala. See you again after you get back.”

    He sighed and messed Midnight’s head. “Something’s bothering you. What is it?”

    Umiling si Midnight saka nginitian siya. “Nothing. Have a safe trip, Kuya.”

    Napabuntong-hininga siya dahil nakikita niyang pilit na ngumingiti ang kapatid niya para hindi siya mag-alala.

    He knows a fake smile when he sees one because he’s an expert in faking a smile. And as much as possible, he doesn’t want his brother to ever learn how to fake a smile and happiness in front of him. Ayaw niyang maging katulad niya ito na pinag-aral kung paano ko-kontrolin ang emosyon niya sa harap ng mga tao.

    He doesn’t want his brother to be a fake… like him, even though he’s pretending to be him.

    Midnight, his little brother, exist only to be his shadow— to be him when it’s needed. Masyado silang magkamukha— maliban sa taas nila, mas matangkad siya ng kaunti sa kapatid pero hindi naman mapapansin ‘yon kung hindi sila magtatabing dalawa— kahit hindi naman sila magkambal at ginagamit iyon ng ama niya.

               




                        In dangerous situations, if there are threats but he still has to make public appearance, Midnight will come out as him— as Count Knight so he can be protected because he’s the first born. Only few people knows that Midnight Velasquez exists. To the outside world, there’s no Midnight. Except for the people inside the Palace, everyone knows that Lord Kelleon Velasquez has only one son.

    Him. Knight Alastair Minrod Gutterez Velasquez.

    Midnight doesn’t exist. He was made to take his place in dangerous situations. Kapag alam at nakikinita ng ama niya na manganganib ang buhay niya, si Midnight ang palalabasin nitong si Knight para mabaril man ito ay ligtas pa rin siya.

    Midnight is his double.

    And he keeps on asking himself how can his father do that to his own blood?

    How? Midnight is a good kid. Kaya kailangan na niyang maging makapangyarihan para mailayo na niya si Midnight sa buhay na ginawa ng ama nila para rito.

    He will give him his identity no matter what.

    “Midnight.” Pinatigas niya ang boses at nilagyan niya ng awtoridad. “What is it?” Ulit niyang tanong. “Spit it out.”

    Midnight looked at him. “Don’t leave?”

    Tinaasan niya ito ng dalawang kilay. “Was that so hard to say?”

    “Kinda.” Sagot nito. “I know you’re busy looking for our sister and I don’t want to monopolize your time and attention.”

    “Stay here. Don’t move.” Utos niya kay Midnight na nakatayo sa may pintuan saka binalikan ang cellphone niya na nasa ibabaw ng kama para tawagan si Cloud.

    “Yes, my Lord?” Kaagad na sagot ni Cloud sa kabilang linya. “The plane is ready.”

    “I have to cancel.”

    Cloud chuckled. “Was it the puppy dog eye or the fake smile that softened your cold heart, my Lord?”

    He sighed. “Fake smile.”

    “I thought you miss your friends that’s why you’re going back to the Philippines?”

    “Midnight needs me.”

    “Okay. Got it, my Lord. By the way, I already get a hold of Mr. Kavotzki, the CEO of KNVel Trading in Italy, who also laundered millions from your Company. What shall I do with him?”

    He smiled coldly, “what else? Show him how nice Count Knight Velasquez can be. You have to be hospitable and polite, Cloud.”

    “Of course, my Lord. I shall use my katana to show how hospitable my Lord is.”

    “Thanks, Cloud.” He ended the call, put a smile on his face before facing Night. “I cancelled my flight. What do you want to do?”

    Midnight face instantly lit up. “Really? Yes!” Para itong bata na napasuntok pa sa ere saka malapad na ngumiti. “Ice cream then Billiards and Tennis.”

    Natawa siya saka lumapit dito at maingat itong inakbayan. “If that’s what you want, that’s what you’ll get.”

    Night looked at him. “Hindi ba magagalit si Papá? He forbids me to eat ice cream for a month as part of my punishment.”

               





                        Ginulo niya ang buhok nito saka nagpadala siya ng mensahe kay Cloud na ipagmaneho sila. “Akong bahala. Trust me, okay?”

    Midnight nodded with a happy smile on his face. Not a fake one. That’s good.

    “Lalabas ba tayo, Kuya?”

    Tumango siya. “Yep.”

    “Hindi ba magagalit si Papá?”

    “Walang ice cream dito sa palasyo, paano ka kakain?” Tanong niya sa kapatid. “Lalabas tayo. Saka hindi naman tayo makikita ng ibang tao. Sa loob lang tayo ng kotse. Cloud will drive us.”

    Midnight grinned. “Can’t wait.”

    Natatawang ginulo niya ang buhok nito. “You can eat all the ice cream you want, but no take home, okay? Baka parusahan ka na naman. I hate seeing you in pain.”

    Midnight nodded. “Yes, Kuya.”

    “Good.”

    Magkatabi silang naglakad ni Midnight patungo sa sekretong daanan nila para makalabas sila ng palasyo. Hindi sila puwedeng sa harapan dumaan dahil pipigilan sila ng guwardiya.

    Nang makalabas ng palasyo, naroon na kaagad si Cloud. Nakahanda na ang sasakyan tulad ng inutos niya rito sa pinadala niyang text

    Kaagad niyang pinasakay si Night bago siya.

    “Where to?” Cloud asked.

    “Ice cream Parlour.” Sagot niya saka dumukwang para silipin ang passenger seat dahil nasa backseat siya at nasa unahan ang kapatid. “Seatbelt on, Night.” Aniya habang inaayos ang buhok nito, “bakit ba ang gulo ng buhok mo? Ayusin mo nga.”

    “Hindi naman ako lalabas.” Depensa ni Midnight.

    “Kahit na. Ayusin mo ang kuwelyo mo.”

    Cloud sighed before helping Midnight straighten his collar. “There. Anything else,” Cloud glanced at him, “my Lord?”

    “Wala na.” Aniya saka bumaling sa kapatid. “Which ice cream parlour? Los Alpes or in La Romana? You pick.”

    “La Romana.” Mabilis na sabi ni Midnight na may mapalad na ngiti.

    “La Romana it is.” Ani Cloud saka nag-umpisa nang pagalawin ang sasakyan.

    Mang makarating sa ice cream parlour na napili ni Midnight, si Cloud lang ang bumaba para bilhan ang kapatid. Nang makabalik ito, may dala na itong tatlong klase ng ice cream at lahat ‘yon ay binigay kay Midnight.

    And before Cloud manoeuvred the car, he looked back at him who’s at the backseat. “Where to, my Lord?”

    “Just roam around while he’s eating. No destination.”

    “Yes, my Lord.” Ani Cloud saka kaagad na binuhay ang makina ng sasakyan at pinagalaw ‘yon.

    “Kuya, mababait ba ang kaibigan mo?” Kapagkuwan ay tanong sa kaniya ni Night. “Ipapakilala mo ba ako sa kanila?”

    Knight took a deep breath. “When the right time comes.”

    “Puwede ko rin kaya silang tawaging Kuya?”

               





                        He smiled. “Of course. It’s Kuya Val and Kuya Shun. They’re good friends of mine.”

    Sinilip siya ni Midnight sa backseat. “Sa tingin mo magugustuhan nila ako? Won’t they find it creepy that we’re look alike even though we’re not twins?”

    “I’m sure they’ll accept you.”

    Midnight smiled. “That’ll be nice.” He had a far away look on his face, “except for you and Kuya Cloud, no one wants to talk to me in the Palace. It’ll be nice to talk to other people every now and then.” 

    “It will happen, don’t worry.”

    Midnight smiled again. “Okay.” He said and went back eating.

    Their car roamed around for an hour before it stopped in front of their secret passage way inside the palace. Kailangan na nilang makabalik baka mahuli sila ng ama nila, siguradong parurusahan na naman nito si Midnight.

    Midnight looks sad as he stared at the entrance. “Going back again…” he whispered.

    Hinawakan niya ang pulsuhan nito. “We have to. There’s no point in hiding and running away. They’ll find us anyway.”

    Tumango si Midnight saka nauna nang pumasok sa sekretong daanan nila.

    “Kuya, mag-billiard tayo saka Tennis,” masayang aya sa kaniya ng kapatid habang magkatabi silang naglalakad. “Hindi ka naman aalis diba? So it’s okay if I monopolize your time, right?”

    He smiled at his brother. “Of course. We’ll play billiard and Tennis but I won’t let you win just because you’re my little brother.”

    Midnight grinned at him, “I can beat you fair and square.”

    “No way, you punk.” Natatawang sabi niya, “you can’t beat me.”

    Midnight laughed. “Of course I can. Watch and see.”

    “Prepare to lose.” He joked.

    Midnight stuck out his tongue at him. “You’ll lose.”

    Naiiling na natatawa nalang siya.

    Nang nasa loob na sila ng palasyo, naglalakad patungo sa entertainment area may humarang sa kanilang apat na guwardiya.

    Fuck! Knight cussed before looking at the guards with emotionless face. “What is it?”

    “Lord Kelleon requests your presence, my Lord.” Anang isa sa mga bantay.

    Knight felt his brother froze.

    He immediately smiled at Midnight. “It’s okay. Ikaw nalang muna ang pumunta sa Entertainment room. Ask Cloud to play billiards with you.”

    Walang imik na tumango si Midnight at sinunod ang sinabi niya. Siya naman ay iginiya ng bantay patungo sa kung nasaan ang ama niya.

    Sa pribado nitong opisina sa loob ng palasyo.

    “Father.” Aniya at bahagyang yumukod dito.

    Pinaalis muna ng ama niya ang mga guwardiya bago ito nagsalita.

    “I heard you took Midnight out.” Anito na hindi na niya ikinagulat. His father has eyes and ears inside the palace. “You know I forbid it.”

               





                        “I will take full responsibility of what I did, father.” Aniya sa mababa pero matigas na boses.

    “I told you to stay away from him. You’re soft when it comes to him. I don’t like it.”

    Pasimpleng nagtagis ang bagang niya. “Father, he’s sad and—”

    “I don’t care.” Tumingin ito sa mga mata niya. “Or would you rather want me to send him to a place where you can’t see him even from a distance?”

    Pigil ni Knight ang pagkuyom ng kamao niya.

    His father is not bluffing. He can and will take Midnight away from him to a place where he can’t see him. Iyon ang gawain nito kapag nagiging malapit na sila ni Midnight. 

    He was ten and Night was nearly nine when their father first took Midnight away. Taon ang binilang niya para ibalik nito ang kapatid niya. And then when they were eighteen, his father took away Midnight again for the reason that they’re getting close than needed. Midnight came back when he was already nearing twenty one.

    But Midnight never complained. He would just smile at him after years of being separated. Kahit ilang taon silang hindi magkita, palaging may ngiti para sa kaniya ang kapatid kapag nagkikita sila. At kapag tinatanong niya ito kung anong ginawa nito, tumatahimik kaagad ito at ayaw magsabi sa kaniya.

    He wanted to push his brother to know everything but seeing his worried face, he couldn’t.

    “Father—”

    “Stay away from him, Knight, or I will send him away.” His father threatened. “And for what you did today, Midnight will be punish. One hundred lashes.”

    No! Midnight’s back was still hurting!

    “I will take full responsibility, father.” Pakiusap niya sa ama. “Please—”

    “Knight Alastair Minrod Gutterez Velasquez! How many times do I have to tell you not to beg?!” His father’s voice boomed and echoed inside the room, making him flinched. “You will become the head of the House of Velasquez! A Count never begs! A royalty never used the word ‘please’! You will not beg, you hear me?!”

    “Yes, father.”

    “You want to take full responsibility?”

    “Yes, father.”

    “Then tell me firmly and force me! Don’t waver! You want something, then have it forcefully if you can’t. Now… Midnight will be punish—”

    “No.” He looked at his father dead in the eyes, man to man. “Punish me instead. I’m the one who took him out. It was my decision, not his.”

    “Don’t be an insolent child—”

    “You can add more lashes for going against your wishes.” Dagdag niya. “Punish me.”

    His father smiled, making his inside die slowly. “Good. That’s my son. Take full responsibility like a man… like the head of house of Velasquez.”

    “I prefer to be punish now.” He requested.

    May tinawagan ang ama niya sa intercom at nang bumukas ang pinto, nakita niya ang personal nitong tagapanbantay. Si Orlando. His father’s personal Ultor.

               





                        “One hundred twenty lashes, Orlando. Make it painful.” Utos ng ama niya. “Make him feel how painful it is to go against his father. And don’t pass out, my son, or else, your brother will be punished severely.”

    “Yes, Master.”

    Walang imik siyang iginiya ni Orlando palabas ng pribadong opisina ng ama, patungo sa basement kung saan siya parurusahan.

    He’s used to this. People thinks that being Lord Kelleon’s son is a blessing, but contrary to everyone’s knowledge, it’s hell. No one knows what happens to him inside the basement. Only a couple of people. Not even Midnight knows and he prefers it that way.

    Midnight must not know this. He wants his brother to see him and talk to him without guilt in his face. Hindi niya ito kayang protektahan ng buong-buo, pero sisiguraduhin niyang po-protektahan niya ang ngiti nito para sa kaniya. That’s all he can do for Midnight. For now.

    That’s why he’s striving to become powerful and strong… just wait a bit, little brother.

    Walang imik si Knight habang tinatali ang kamay at paa niya ni Orlando.

    Then Orlando spoke. “Is this what you really want? I can go and drag Midnight down here—”

    “I will take full responsibility.” Aniya na walang emosyon ang mukha at boses.

    Orlando tsked. “Your love for your brother will be the death of you.”

    “Then so be it.”

    “You don’t have to be punish, my Lord—”

    “Just do it, Orlando.” Aniya saka ipinikit ang mga mata. “Better me than my brother. I can take it.”

    Orlando tsked again before holding the whip tightly. “This will hurt.”

    “I’m used to it.” His father likes it when he takes full responsibility or when he takes half of Midnight’s punishment. Because for his father, it’s a sign of strength, courage, bravery and unwavering determination that a good noble lord and the head of the house of Velasquez has to have.

    “Then…” Orlando started moving the whip on his hand, “take it like a man, my Lord.”

    Knight held back his scream as Orlando lashed him. Whip after whip on his back but no sound came out from his mouth. He held it in, the screams of agony and excruciating pain, until the very end of one hundred and twenty lashes.

    “Lord Kelleon will be very pleased to know that you didn’t passed out, my Lord.” Ani Orlando habang inaalis ang tali sa kamay at paa niya. Kapagkuwan at may tinawagan itong nasa labas ng silid ng basement. “Cloud! Take your master!”

    Cloud entered the punishment room in the basement while he sways, trying to balance himself, but couldn’t.

    Cloud immediately come to his aid.

    “My Lord!”

    Humawak siya sa balikat ni Cloud para hindi siya matumba at nanghihina na nakiusap dito. “D-don’t — d-don’t let Night see me like this…”

    “Of course, my Lord.”

    Hearing that, trusting his butler’s words, Knight let himself passed out.





               





                        KNIGHT WOKE UP weak and his back throbbing in pain. Nakadapa siya sa kama niya at ayaw niyang gumalaw, pero ng makita kung anong oras na— it’s 10:30PM— pilit siyang bumangon at natigilan ng makitang nakaupo si Cloud sa pang-isahang sofa na nasa loob ng kuwarto niya.

    Naka-bandage na ang likod niya, mukhang nilinis na ni Cloud ang sugat niya.

    “Hey…” his voice sounded weak.

    “My Lord.” Kaagad itong tumayo, sinalinan siya ng tubig sa baso na nasa centre table saka lumapit sa kaniya, “drink this. I put some herbs to calm your nerves.”

    Knight forced himself to hold the glass and drink.

    “Ilang oras akong nakatulog?” Tanong niya.

    “Whole day, my Lord.”

    Nang ibalik niya ang baso kay Cloud, isang buong cake naman ang ibinigay nito sa kaniya.

    “Father will punish you.”

    Ever since he was little, cake wasn’t allowed in their household for a reason.

    “Let him punish me then.” Ani Cloud, “I don’t mind. You need cake after what happened.”

    “Thanks.” He said as he started eating the cake.

    Cake has been his comfort food. Ever since he was little.

    Yumukod si Cloud. “You’re always welcome, my Lord. By the way, your friend Valerian called, asking if you’re going back to the Philippines. I told him you’re still busy at the moment. Not to worry, I didn’t tell him that you had been lashed.”

    “Thanks.” He grunted when he moved and felt his back ached.

    “By the way, my Lord, Midnight has not eaten yet.”

    Sa sinabi ni Cloud, kaagad siyang tumayo at inilapad ang lalagyan ng cake sa ibabaw ng kama niya. “Where is he? Bakit hindi pa siya kumakain? Sana pinilit mo!”

    “Your father forbids him to eat.” Ani Cloud. “Kumain naman daw siya ng ice cream kaya hindi raw siya dapat kumain pa.”

    “What?!” He snapped at Cloud. “Fuck! He must be hungry!”

    “My Lord… your back.” Pigil sa kaniya ni Cloud. “If you keeps on moving, your wounds will open and bleed.”

    Kumuha siya ng itim ng t-shirt saka sinuot iyon. Walang makakakita sa dugo niya kung itim ang kulay ng damit niya.

    “I have to go see him. Ready a meal for him, Cloud. I’ll take full responsibility if father asked.”  Aniya saka nagmamadaling lumabas ng kuwarto niya at halos takbuhin niya ang pagitan ng kuwarto niya at kuwarto nito.

    To hell with his back. To hell with his pain. He can endure. He has to see his brother.

    Walang bantay sa labas ng kuwarto nito kaya madali siyang nakapasok.

    “Midnight—” he paused when he saw him asleep.

    Knight let out a relieved sighed. Thank God.

    Maingat niyang isinara ang pinto saka lumapit sa kapatid niya at umupo sa gilid ng kama nito. Nakatigilid ito habang nakahiga, siguro para hindi masagi ang mga sugat nito sa likod na gawa ng latigo.

               





                        Umangat ang kamay niya para haplusin ang buhok ng kapatid.

    He didn’t ear for the whole day.

    “I’m so sorry…” he whispered, “I’m so sorry.”

    Midnight stirred on his sleep before slowly opening his eyes. “Kuya?” Tanong nito na parang naniniguro.

    He smiled. “Hey…”

    Kaagad itong bumangon at paupo na humarap sa kaniya. “Saan ka nagpunta? Nagtanong ako kay Papá, sabi niya umalis ka kasi ayaw mo akong makasama dahil pinagalitan ka niya dahil sakin, kasi kumain ako ng ice cream. I’m sorry.”

    Knight wanted to correct Midnight. He wanted to tell him that he wasn’t around because he passed out after being punished. Pero ayaw niyang malaman ‘yon ng kapatid niya.

    “May kailangan lang akong gawin.” Aniya.

    Nagbaba ng tingin si Night. “Akala ko maglalaro tayo ng billiard saka tennis.”

    “Maybe tomorrow?”

    Night’s face fell, “Father told me to pack today.”

    His eyes widen in fear. “No—”

    “It’s okay.” Midnight smiled at him. “Ilang taon lang naman siguro akong mawawala tapos babalik kaagad ako.”

    “No, Night—”

    “It’s okay.” Midnight force a smile at him and it made his heart clenched in pain. “Maybe it’s for the better that father is sending me away, Kuya. Para makapag- focus ka para maging boss ka na. I’ll be cheering for you.”

    “No, Night, I’ll talk to father—”

    “We both know we can’t stop him.” Midnight whispered. “So be a boss, okay? If I’m not back in three years time and you became a boss, come find me. I’ll wait for you, Kuya.”

    “Night, let me talk to father first. I can change his mind.” Giit niya.

    Umiling ang kapatid niya. “It’s okay. I’m doing this for you, Kuya, so you can focus your attention on becoming a boss… on becoming powerful and stronger. I promise I’ll be a good man and won’t do anything to get punished so you don’t need to worry.”

    “Midnight…”

    “Just promise me when you became a boss that you’ll come find and get me.”

    Walang siyang magawa kundi ang tumango saka inilahad ang kamay. “Promise. I’ll come find you and get you.”

    Midnight smiled trustingly at him. “I’ll hold on to that, Kuya.”

    “Promise.” Aniya.

    He and Midnight did a forearm handshake. “Promise.”

    Pareho silang napangiti ni Midnight kapagkuwan ay napalingon siya sa pinto na may kumatok at bumukas iyon.

    Cloud enters with food on the tray.

    “Eat up.” Aniya sa kapatid.

    Midnight grinned. “Thanks! I’m famished!”

    Nakatitig lang si Knight sa kapatid habang magana itong kumakain at inaalalayan naman ni Cloud na sinasaway itong kumain ng dahan-dahan. And Night was just chuckling and shoving the food into his mouth.

    Be a boss… his need to become powerful has never been this strong.

    “Done.” Wika ni Midnight na pumukaw sa kaniya.

    “I shall take these and clean up.” Ani Cloud bago lumabas ng kuwarto na dala ang tray na wala nang lamang pagkain.

    Si Midnight naman ay pumasok sa banyo para mag-tooth brush saka bumalik ulit sa kama.

    “Let’s place chess?” Midnight asked him.

    “Sure.” He answered with a smile.

    And that’s how they spent their night. Playing chess and talking until past 12 Midnight.

    “Matulog ka na.” Aniya sa kapatid. “Siguradong maaga pa kayo bukas ni Orlando.”

    Midnight sighed. “Okay.”

    Seeing his brother feeling down, he took off the necklace around his neck with a compass pendant and put it around Midnight’s. “Here. Take this. Mom gave it to me before she died. She said that through this compass, she can always find me and look after me even after death. So I’m giving it to you. Kahit wala ako sa tabi mo, isipin mo nalang na kasama mo ako dahil dito. If you’re still not back after three years, I’ll find you.”

    Hinawakan ni Midnight and compass na pendant saka ngumiti sa kaniya. “Thank you, Kuya. I’ll keep it. I promise.”

    “Good. Don’t lose it.”

    Nakangiting tumayo si Midnight saka yumakap sa kaniya ng mahigpit. “Come find me, okay? I trust you, Kuya.”

    “I will find you, little brother. Trust me.”

    Tumango si Midnight saka lang bumitaw sa pagkakayakap sa kaniya at nahiga na sa kama nito.

    And in that moment, he doesn’t want to leave his brother. He will not see him again tomorrow.

    Fuck!

    It’ll be years before they see each other again. And he can’t do anything about it.

    Patagilid siyang nahiga sa tabi ng kapatid. “I’ll sleep here. Is that okay?”

    Midnight nodded with a smile. “It’s fine. I like having my Kuya around. I feel safe whenever you’re with me, Kuya. Kahit ano pang pagdaanan ko, kahit ano pang ipagawa sakin ni Papá, kahit pahirapan pa niya ako basta alam kong nasa likod lang kita, hindi ako susuko. As long as you won’t abandon me, I’ll keep on fighting.”

    Ginulo niya ang buhok ng kapatid. “I’ll die first before I abandon you, little brother.”

    “I know.” Midnight smiled. “Good night, Kuya.”

    “Good night, Night.” He whispered back.

    Midnight close his eyes and Knight watched as his little brother fell asleep beside him.

    Tomorrow, he will not see him again for the next three years.

    Knight was adamant to find his brother after three years, after he became a boss, that’s his promise to Midnight. The promise that he will keep and will not break.



    But Five Years Later…

    Still no Midnight and Knight couldn’t find him to keep his promise.

    He failed.