A Hot Night with You

Chapter 18

We never lose on our tracks, we just kept on lingering unto the memories that should be forgotten. As per them, feelings fade but not the memories. How can we move on if we keep the promises that actually broken from the start? It should be buried six feet on the ground.

I smiled bitterly, the time I wake up, there was only one thing I need to do and I am so sure about it. To give justice of what've happened a months ago.

Dwelling into the past is not my forte right now. Canna was right, I am enough and worth it and should not question about it. It's just them who has a problem. For how many days recalculating, realizing, and convincing myself to stand up and be brave. Finally, I must say I can fight now. Even my health is at stake, I did not think twice. Everyone needs me, someone needs my help. And that's only matters to me.

For now, isasantabi ko muna ang pag-ibig na natupok ng apoy at napunta sa walang direksiyon.

There were came a time that someone would really treasures me. If God permits. Someone who will love me with all his heart and not the one who just love me in good times and left If I did bad deeds. Tsk!

I cut my long hair into a short one and dyed it into light hush brown. Para hindi masyado agaw pansin. Iisipin talaga ng mga tao na broken hearted ako. Which is true.  Hindi ko naman maitatago ang katotohanan na nasasaktan pa rin ako ngayon.

Canna helped me anything. The interrogation stops because of her connections. Humingi pa ng tulong sa Daddy niya na makalabas na ako sa custody room. And I am really thankful kasi maitutuloy ko na lahat ng plano ko.

Naglilinis ako ng baril nang pumasok ang mga sugo ni Tenyente na pinangungunahan ni Rashid.

"Nakahanda na ang lahat mamaya sa pag-alis natin. Sigurado ka ba sa impormasyong nakuha mo do'n sa kaibigan mo?" nang-uusisang tanong ni Rashid.

"When is the time that I am not sure? Of course, I planned everything. If plans didn't work, just leave." kalmado kong tugon sa kanya.

Sumipol si Conrad sa inasta ko,"Cool. Ganda natin ngayon, ah."

Ngumiti ako sa kanya," Bagay ba? For the change, siguro. I wanna make a good impressions to my juniors and our officials. Masyado na akong pangit no'n." I chuckled.

"Di mo sure?" saad at halakhak ni Brennan.

"What is your plan, then?" Rashid asked.

I hummed,"To rescue Nico's mother, Captain."

His eyes squinted and his jaw protruded,"Not that, Sergeant."

I laughed,"Why so serious, Rashid? Iyon naman talaga ang plano."

"Really?"he mocked me.

Sumeryoso ako,"Leave with it, Captain. Ayokong madamay kayo sa gulo ko."

He rolled his eyes,"But Canna knows everything and I didn't know. Seriously Jem?"

I chuckled,"Selos ka? Hindi ko naman aagawin sayo si Canna."

He arch his brows instantly,"What the hell! Ano naman pakialam ko do'n sa amazonang iyon?!"

Humalakhak ulit ako,"Chill! Napaghahalataan eh. It is not the right tims to tell you everything. One day, I will be brave to do so. Basta ang importante, hindi kayo madadamay. I will make them pay. Big time!" Malamig kong sambit.

Wesley cleared his throat,"Taena! Kinilabutan ako sa boses mo. Chill lang tayo guys, uh."

Ngumiti ako sa mga tinuran ni Wesley. How could I ever forget them? They helped me of what I am today. I never had any grudges towards them. I need to protect them with all my might. Sounds clichè, however, they are the shoulders I lean upon to. They are also my friends.

Napalingon kami ng biglang lumitaw sa harapan namin ang girlfriend ni Zandro. So she recovered that fast. Ngumiti sa kanila at sa akin. Should I smiled back? Taena! Pati ngiti ko kailangan pang i-practice.

"What's up, guys? I just came here to give these personally."

She handed us a lot of papers. Rashid looks shock and even the others. I accepted it, only to find out that it is not just a paper. But, a fvxking invitation card. Written her name and Zandro, on the middle part, a words that cause my lips parted- engagement party.

"I hope you can come guys, it's next week. Sinigurado ko talaga na hindi na kayo busy no'n. I already talk to Brigadier General, and he gave you a days to pamper yourselves. I hope y'all come to our special day."

Ngumiti ito ulit sa amin at nagpaalam nang umalis. My head is spinning, they are engaged that so fvxking fast? Mahigpit akong napahawak sa baril. At hindi ako makakapayag.

Rincoln Family- a family who had  many skeletons on their closets.

I am just starting, next week would be their  worst day- na hihilingin na lang nila na hindi ako binangga at kinalaban. Hindi ako titigil hangga't hindi natatapos ang lahat ng ito.

For now, focus muna ako sa kaligtasan ni Nay Rosa at ni Nico. I need to sure that they are safe.  Kalmado akong tumingin sa kanila. Lahat pala sila ay nakatingin sa akin. I knew already what they are thinking.

Malakas akong napa-buntong hininga,"I'm okay, a-attend ako. He needs someone who's capable of loving him. And I am not that person."

Umiling si Brennan,"You could've tell him everything, Jem."

Pagak akong natawa,"For what, Brennan? Kapag ba sinabi ko lahat, babalik siya? Kilala niyo ang Boss niyo. He's blinded by his anger, and I can't blame him. Ako naman ang may kasalanan ng lahat."

Walang may sumagot sa kanila, lahat kami napatingin sa pintuan ng may biglang dumating na isang sundalo na hingal na hingal habang napakapit pa sa gilid ng pintuan.

Napakunot-noo ako, what the hell is happening?

"Kapitan, si Tenyente nang-aamok ng away."