In The Professor's Shadow

Chapter 22

Jasmine

"She was Proffesor Kiglen's ex-girlfriend and first girlfriend. They were together since college.She went abroad because of her job leaving him here in the Philippines but then she fell out of love, that's the reason of their break-up." Kwento ni Lorraine sa amin. She must be his first love.

"However after some years, the man she fell out of love with abused her.Heather tried her best to take Kiglen back, but then it was too late. She went back again in abroad but the sad news is may sakit siya, that's the cause of her death." Dagdag niya.

All of us are here in our headquarter, listening to her. I feel sad for what happened between them.

"What a sad story." Sabi ni Shea at saka hunigop sa kape niya.

"That's the reason why the woman is approaching him. Her sister requested to see him for the last time." Sabi ko, trying to connect everything that happened. It's good that they had a nice conversation after she left forever.

"Jasmine, I already made a background check about the student na nakita mo noon sa old building." Adrian said kaya napatingin ako sa kaniya. There are people suddenly entering my life because of my mission.

"Send it to me. I want to know that student." I requested. I want to figure out kung sino iyung taong laging nakasuot ng itim. Pakiramdam ko ay marami siyang alam.

"I already told you Jasmine na huwag ka nang makialam doon and focus on what is given to you." Sabi ni Adrian at seryoso akong tinitigan.

"What if it is connected to my mission? They mentioned Mr. Laurier as well." I ask, hoping he would get my point.

"Jasmine, know your limitations. Your mission is Jasmine and Prof Adler, not them." Sabi ni Adrian sa akin. I thought he would understand.

"Someone is meddling with me Adrian. How can I continue if may humaharang? Madadamay at madadamay sila dahil may kinalaman sila kay Mr. Laurier." Sabi ko kaya mas sumeryoso ang itsura niya.

"Ano ba meron kay Mr. Laurier?" I asked. I am really curious kung ano connection nila sa pagiging tulay para makuha ko ang hustiya para kay mama.

"You'll know soon and even me, I don't know the reason." Sagot niya but I have doubts.

"Why do I need to have a background check on her friends?" I asked him again. Bakit pati sila ay kailangan kong imbestigahin?

"Everyone are connected to Mr. Laurier, along the way you'll understand Jasmine." Sagot ni Adrian sa akin. Simula nang pasukin ko ang university at mapalapit sa kanila ay may mga sumulpot na ibang tao na rin. It's like a long time puzzle that is just waiting for someone to arrange it.

"Jasmine, one thing is for sure. Hindi lang ikaw ang may pakay sa mga Laurier." Dagdag ni Adrian.

"Everything is already heating up. Always remember that you have our back. If anyone of you needs help, don't hesitate to call." Sabi ni Adrian at isa-isa kaming tiningnan.

"We are all family already and we have each other.Always remember Jasmine that we are here for you." Sabi ni Lorraine at tinapik ako sa balikat.

"We have different missions but we have one desire for our family. Nandito lang ako para sa inyo." Sabi ni Shea at niyakap ako.

"Kahit hindi ako maka-move on uusad ako para sa inyo." Sabi ni Crenton kaya sinamaan ko ng tingin. You really have that one friend that can joke around despite of the serious situation.

"Siraulo!" Sabi ko kay Crenton at tumawa kami.

Pagkatapos kong makipag-usap sa kanila ay lumabas na ako papunta sa school. We had an early morning meeting to cope up with everyone.