Almost

Reunites

She's been staring at the door for ten minutes now, contemplating whether to knock or not. Fidgeting and rubbing her hands together and questioning herself why it suddenly becomes so sweaty.

Damn it. It's just her, why am I acting like a sick teenager about to go on a date. Fucking ridiculous. She utters as she paces back and forth. It's now or never or else Nova will kill me if it takes forever for me to knock this fucking door. Closing her eyes for a few seconds and exhaling hard before knocking.

Yes? How may I help you? Asked the butler.

I'm here for Ms. Hermoso, I have an appointment with her at 3pm.

Oh okay, yes, she's at her office waiting for you. Please follow me.

Lead the way. She responded.

She can hear her own heartbeat, it feels like it's beside her ear. Pounding so loud and about to explode but she knows she needs to be professional and set aside these weird feelings she's experiencing right now. I'm here for the Mission and I won't mess it up. Reprimanding herself.

The butler knocks at her door, Miss 3pm appointment is here.

Let her come in kuya. Lourdes responded.

Her voice. Somehow without her knowing, her voice calms the chaos on her.

She walks slowly inside, slowly lifting her gaze and directly looks into the eyes of the woman she once loved. And when she did that, she strongly stops herself from any emotion to be visible. She can't let her emotions take over, no matter how much she missed her.

Ms. Hermoso, it's nice to see you again. Extending her hand for a handshake. Offering a smile.

Lai, it's you.

Suddenly the agent's heart stopped at that moment. Closing her eyes and welcoming the familiar yet stranger smell she once loved.

Why are you making this hard for me. As she hugged back the business woman. Reclaiming that one spot she used to call home.

They let go. Looking at each other's eyes as if searching for that familiar feeling they both shared. Neither was backing down, testing who will look away this time. Both hard headed and prideful.

Uh hum.. Butler suddenly interrupted the magical trance he is witnessing.

Both look at his direction at the same time. Looking annoyed?

Is there anything you want me to do more? He casually asked completely aware that he interuppted something he wasn't supposed to.

Ahm, nothing more kuya. Thank you. I'll take from here. Lourdes responded with a smile. Closing the door behind him as he walk away.

Have a seat Lai. She gestures pointing at the sofa further away from her office table.

Should we talk at your office table? I mean for the things we gonna talk about? Agent Blue asked.

Should we? The woman asked absentmindedly. Humming like everything is just nothing.

The fucks wrong with this woman. Is this all a game to her? Should I remind her that her life is in danger and anytime could be lethal?. Jesus. The agent looking annoyed observing the woman getting coffee for the both of them.

God, why is your face like that, is that all gonna be after many years of not seeing each other Lai?. Lourdes said as if teasing her.

You realize that you are in danger right? That this is not a joke at all?. Blue blurted out.

I know that and I know how deep the danger is and I know too that I'll be okay and safe. Lourdes bickers back.

And what made you say that? With all your confidence that you are going to be okay?. Blue replied, puzzlement reflecting on her face.

Because I have you. Lourdes said that made the agent lose her tough posture.

Blue too stunned to speak.

This woman is damn sure driving me mad. She mentally slap her head and just nod looking at Lourdes.

Coffee?. The woman asked.

Yeah. Getting the cup from her.

You still know how exactly I want it. Blue said.

How can I forget about something that makes you calm for having a very hectic and long day?. Lourdes responded with a smile.

God, this is not the conversation I expected. She quitely said to herself.

Right, thank you. Blue said.

For what? Lourdes asked innocently.

For remembering. Blue said smiling.