My Human Shield 2

Chapter 1: New Song

Adiel's POV

It's been 5 years.
5 years since the love of my life passed away. It's already been 5 years but my heart still aches everytime i think of him. I just can't accept it. I can't accept the fact that he's no longer here. I hate to accept the fact that he's gone forever.

"Hey.." Trisha entered my room.
I immediately wiped my tears and act busy with my laptop. Few hours from now, i'll publish another song dedicated to him, for his 5th year.

I heard Trisha sighs as she sat beside me. "Wanna drink?" I looked at her and smiled.

"Of course yes!"
"Of course yes!" We said in sync.

Trisha and Lovely went to the convenience store and bought beers. As much as i want to join them, i can't. It's just hard when people recognize me outside.

My new song is already out and i'm just waiting for the two girls to arrive for us to watch the music video together. I was preparing some foods when the doorbell rang. I smiled and immediately opened the door when i thought they are already back.

"Ben!" I exclaimed.
It was not the girls, but him.
Benedict Perez. The one i met in a gig 3 years ago, the one of the reasons why i became one of the most loved singer-song writer now. He's a composer, and he's a good friend.

"Where are they?" I let him entered the house. "Should we now watch the MV? It's out now! Where's your laptop?" I went to my room quietly and get the laptop.

"Ah wait... Should we wait for them?" It almost an hour and they're not back yet. I nod. It's not like they'll hate me for not waiting them haha.

Few seconds in the song, my heart flutters. Reminiscing all the moments we've shared together, the laughter, the cries, all of it. I remember how i teased him when he had his hair cut and looked like a new born duck. I smiled remembering all of those.

"Are you okay?" When Ben noticed my sudden change of mood, he started caressing my back. I bit the inside of my cheek as i force myself not to cry.

"Yeah.. of course.." I faked a smile.

We drank all night. I have to drink for myself to not think of him tonight

The next day...

Luke's POV

"Ah.. Sir Lukas Gutierrez?" I heard a woman calling. "Just wait for the management's message on when the screening will happen. Congratulations, you passed!" My heart jumped when the woman in the front desk smiled at me. I don't know if i'm doing the right thing. I just want to see her, i just want to protect her.

"Are you sure you can live here in the city alone?" I was driving with Nicole beside me. She's the only daughter of the family who took care of me since the incident happened.

"What do you think of me? a child?" I paused driving when the stoplight turned red. Nicole was quick and pinched my cheeks while she laughs. "Of course you're our baby!"

"Ew!" My eyes rolled.
We're both just laughing when i saw a familiar face crossing the pedestrian lane. Wait... Is that Adiel? But who's that man with her? She's holding his arms while smiling at each other. Don't tell me she got a boyfriend?

I can't blame her though. In 5 years, i know many things has changed. Am i too late?

"Lukas why do you like you just saw a ghost?" Nicole brought me back to my senses. After a long drive from Manila, we're finally home in Laguna.

I was still thinking about what i saw earlier. Ugh, she's occupying my mind again. "Lukas.. hijo, i thought you want to pursue photography?" Nicole's mom said while they're getting the kitchen's table ready.

Nicole and her family have been my family since then. They're nice and caring, they even helped me finish my studies. They are also the one who gave me a new identification. They treat me like one of them, even though the first 2 years of me here was not that good. I was bed ridden, i was comatose.

"Actually auntie, uncle.. I already found a job in Manila." Their faces shifted. Auntie Cara sighed heavily.
"Are you sure about that, hijo?" Her eyes screams loneliness. "Yes auntie. Don't worry, i'll make time to visit you here." He smiled, comforting them.

Adiel's POV

"Miss Adiel, i just want to inform you that the interview for your personal bodyguard will be tomorrow." I nodded, but then my curiosity hops in.

"May i ask what's his name?" I raised my brows. "Ahmm.." My manager looked at the files once again. "His name is... Lukas Gutierrez." My eyes widen. "What did you say?" I thought i misheard it. "Lukas Gutierrez, Miss. Why? Do you know him?" I felt my heart pierced for a second. "No, he just reminded me of someone. Thank you." I was left alone there, zoning out.

"Miss Gomez, Mr. Perez said he's in the lobby already. He said he'd just wait for you there."

Ben invited me to dinner. I know he's up to something, so i prepared myself. I have to think about this a multiple times. I don't want to hurt him, he's been a good friend.

"Adiel, would you let me court you?" My heart skipped a bit, i'm still having second thoughts about this. I looked down and think about it one last time. I took a deep breathe and cleared my mind.

When i looked up, you can see the fear in his eyes. She deserves it, Adi! "Yes." I smiled. "Can i hug you?" He's teary eyed. I opened my arms and let me feel the warmth of his chest. "Thank you Adi, thank you.." I felt his hand caresses my hair.

This will be okay, right?

The next day...

It's saturday so i don't have any meetings for today. I just have to go to the office because i have to interview my new bodyguard.

Why do i feel bothered and nervous?
Is it because of his name? Ugh, i don't know! "Come in!" I almost didn't hear my manager said because i'm busy chatting with my girls in the group chat. They're rooting for me and Ben, they're happy that finally.. i opened my heart again.

"Ma'am?" My world stopped when i heard his name. My heart started beating fast, it's his voice... Luke's deep and manly voice.

I slowly looked up, and my heart sank to my stomach when i saw his face.. I didn't even notice that my phone dropped. How can be... So many thoughts ran through my mind.. His face, it's really him, well except for the small scar at the bottom of his lips.

I picked myself up. I know this is impossible.. I know it's not him because he already died. They're just maybe have the same face, science has explanation for that. I tried hard to convince myself that it's not him, it cannot be him. I took a deep breathe and looked up again.

"How are you, Luke?..." I forced a smile and shook my head. "I mean Lukas.."

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