Ang Pangarap Kong Love Life

Chapter 47.5: Request

Gabriel De Guzman's POV

"JUST this once, please help me."

"I desperately need help."

No'ng narinig ko 'yong sinabi ni Uriel, naalala ko siya. Nakikita ko 'yong taong 'yon sa sitwasyon ng anak ko ngayon.

I sternly looked at Uriel. He's clenching his teeth kasi nanginginig 'yong baba niya. Pinipigilan niya sigurong maiyak sa harap ko.

"Follow me, let's talk in my office." I lead the way and I can hear him following me. Sinenyasan ko si Vincent na ibalik ang sasakyan ko sa parking.

Tahimik kaming naglakad papasok ng elevator. Nakita kong nakakuyom ang mga kamay niya. Malamang, labag sa loob niya na manghingi ng tulong sa'kin. Seeking for my help is his last choice.

I pressed the 11th floor. Konti lang ang CCTV sa floor na 'to and it's heavily guarded so safe kaming makakapag-usap ni Uriel.

"Good evening Sir," bati sa'min ng lady personal guards ko. Sila ang pinakamagaling sa security agency kaya in-assign ko sila rito.

"Good evening, ladies. No one should enter this floor. Okay?"

"Yes, Sir."

I lead the way to my office. This is where my confidential meetings were held. Dito rin kami huling nag-usap 28 years ago.

I opened the door for him. "Get in," pumasok siya at umupo agad sa isa sa mga sofa chairs.

I sat across him. "Wala nang paligoy-ligoy pa, what help should I give you?"

His eyes were nailed on the floor. His hands are still clenched. Huminga ako ng malalim, anak ko nga talaga si Uriel. Parehas kaming mataas ang pride.

"I'm on my way to the chapel. Buti naabutan mo pa 'ko," I said para mabawasan ang tension sa pagitan namin.

"Dad," he looked at me straight into my eyes. "I want to know who did this to Jackie and Seb. You're the only one who can find out the truth without attracting the attention of anyone."

I crossed my arms. "I don't work for free. You of all the people know that, Uriel."

He nodded. "Kahit hindi mo na ibigay ang mana ko, Dad. I just wanted to give justice to their death."

"Your inheritance is not enough to pay for what you're asking," I looked at him. Gusto kong makita kung anong magiging reaction niya.

"Take all that I have," he said not batting an eye. "My position in this company, the condo that I have, even the salary that I'm receiving. You can take it all, Dad. Just make sure that we'll know the culprit."

Pinigilan kong ngumisi. My son is truly desperate. Who in their right mind will give all that they have just to know who killed his fiancee and personal bodyguard?

"Gusto mo lang bang malaman kung sino ang gumawa or you wanted to do something else to them?"

"What do you mean?" he looks confused.

"I can kill them if you want to," I nonchalantly said.

He shook his head. "No, Dad. Gusto ko lang malaman kung sino ang may gawa no'n and their motive."

"Just that?" Nakataas ang kilay kong tanong.

He nodded.

"I thought you want justice? Why didn't you want them punished for what they did?"

I can't hide my disappointment. Anak nga rin pala 'to ng asawa kong si Leah na maawain sa mga tao. My wife can't put herself to cause pain to others.

"I want to punish them with my own hands," wala sa sarili niyang sabi. "I'll be the one to do it."