Case 3: Happy Face Hides
Everything (The Vice President
Investigation Chapter, Part Three)
ROSALINDA
Kinalibutan ako nang dumampi ang ilong niya sa'king leeg, smelling me. I couldn’t help but grow furious, but he was too strong for me to escape. Namumuo ang takot sa dibdib ko, at sa oras na ito, hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko.
"You smell amazing. I’ve been yearning for this, but I had something important to handle before joining you. It had to be done, especially now that we’re alone." Hindi ko mapigilang mandiri sa sinabi niya. "And out of curiosity, I wonder about the scent of other parts of your body. I want to experience them all."
Nagulat ako at napayuko nang marinig ko siyang sumigaw sa sakit. Natumba siya sa sahig, hindi ko maintindihan ang dahilan. Nawalan siya ng malay, dumugo ang labi at ilong niya, at kitang-kita sa pisngi ang bakas ng isang kamao.
"Please, return to your room," Augustus said, his voice heavy with regret and anger. A shiver ran through me, yet his presence was strangely comforting. "I deeply apologize for his behavior. I sensed something troubling him during dinner, and had I acted sooner, this might have been prevented. Rest assured, he will be held accountable. Prioritize your well-being and take the time to rest. As for him, I'll handle him." His eyes were steady, promising both justice and protection.
Marahan akong tumango.
"Before you return to your room with Harriet, please remember to lock the door—" He stopped mid-sentence. His eyes widened at a frightened squeak from below. It came from an old woman. "Mother..." He turned to me, gripping my arms. "Please go back now," he ordered, his face a mix of confusion and raw fear.
Mabilis siyang tumakbo pababa ng hagdan, sundan ang pinanggagalingan ng boses. Hindi ko mapigilang mangamba at magtaka. What's happening?
"Rosa!" he shouted. I looked at Raleigh, worried etched on his face as he ran toward me. Ang bilis naman niyang nakababa mula sa second floor. "Anong nangyayari?" he asked, panicked in his voice, then glanced at the man lying unconscious. "Bakit siya nakahilata diyan?" he added.
"Miss Rosalinda! Sir Raleigh!" Mr. Ivaldez called out upon seeing us. "Sino 'yung sumigaw?"
"Hindi ko po alam," I replied. "But judging by Augustus' reaction, the scream is coming from his mother!" Panic and concern laced my voice. Hindi ko na mapigilang bumaba para alamin ang nangyayari.
Naglalakad ako patungo sa nakabukas na basement. Kitang-kita ko si Augustus, niyayakap ang luhaing ina niya. Dahil doon, mabilis akong bumaba upang makita kung saan siya nakatingin. He looked as if he’d seen a ghost. Sinundan ko ang tingin niya, at nagulat ako sa nakita ko.
Nasa loob ng kabaong ang asawa ni Mrs. Rowena, punong-puno ng maruming tubig. Nakakasakal ang amoy, matinding kirot sa ilong dahil sa nabubulok na wood cleaner.
Nakita ko ang lahat ng miyembro ng club, maliban sa aming president. Where is he when we need him?
The police arrived. While they investigated the scene, we waited by the basement door. I kept calling Doyle, but he didn’t answer.
The detective ran to the Inspector, reporting everything. I could see him forming logical theories even as the investigation continued.
Humarap sa amin ang Inspector at lumakad papunta sa amin, habang bumalik sa basement ang detective. The Inspector turned his gaze to Clark, who stared back coldly.
"Anak, bakit ka nandito?"
Napaawang ang lahat, lalo na si Mr. Ivaldez, na dahan-dahang napatingin kay Clark. Hindi ko maiwasang maalala ang sinabi niya kanina, he said his dream was to be an Inspector, perhaps influenced by his father.
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