Hidden Mistake

CHAPTER 22

"How was it? You like it?" tanong ko.

Matapos magpaalam kay Nanay ay dumiretso na kami. We are now inside his car. Ihahatid niya na lang ako sa condo pauwi.

"Yeah. Their food was delicious."

"Matagal na akong hindi nakakain doon. I just missed Nanay's cooking."

Napabaling siya sa akin, pero binalik din kalaunan sa daan ang tingin.

"Would you mind if I ask you something?"

Napatingin ako sa kaniya ng matagal. Before I entered our relationship, I knew we'd get to this point. I know he'll ask me questions about me. I prepared myself for this. I don't have to lie, but I don't have to overshare either.

"Hmm. What is it?"

He sighed. "Why did the girl call you Zyl?"

I bit my lower lip and sat properly. "I don't use my name Nyx outside of work. Civilians know me as Zyl."

He took a glance at me and nodded. He stared at the road, and after a few moments of silence, he spoke. "Can I call you Zyl then?"

"Yeah. Ikaw bahala."

"Even at work?" he asked, biting his lower lip.

I watched him carefully. "Sure."

"Ok. From now on, I'll call you Zyl." his voice sounded happy.

Napangiti ako sa reaksiyon niya. I haven't seen someone this happy to call me by my second name.

"Also, you can text or call me if you need anything."

"Like?" I probed.

Napaisip siya sa sinabi ko.

"If you want me to cook for you or you need company."

"Ok."

The drive home was peaceful. Nandito na kami ngayon sa basement parking ng condo.

"Take care, okay?" he kissed my forehead.

"Yes, Cap." I winked at him and opened the car's door.

He waited till the elevator closed before I saw his car leave the place.

I sighed in contentment as I walked to my condo. Hindi ko mapigilang mangulila sa kaniya pagkaapak ko pa lang sa loob. I got used to being alone in my condo, but now that he's become part of my life, I started feeling lonelier without him. I missed his presence already.

Pagkapasok sa meeting room, nandoon na ang iilang agents na kasama sa misyon. Yudis, Red, Rex, Ace, Ayla, Arlo, Zivia, Zed, Ronan, and even Rainela.

"Drake Varias is the son of the former Senator Vodavin Varias. He was imprisoned due to his involvement in drugs' shipment and corruption in the country. His son is known as a business tycoon, but behind his achievements is also his connections with his father's clients. He was caught dealing drugs with other drug lords in the country. For this mission, we will use him to get information about his clients. That would be easier for us to locate the whereabouts of the targets. "

The general spoke in front. Hunt showed us pictures of the target. He's still young. Probably in his mid twenties.

"Agent Nyx, you'll be in the frontline to lead the mission. You're going to approach Drake Varias in this upcoming elite party five days from now. We only had one invitation. Ikaw lang ang pwedeng lumapit sa kaniya. You'll bring with you Rex and Red as your bodyguards. Yudis will focus on the footage to guide you, and the rest will make sure that the mission will be successful. They will roam around and check the areas and also see if they can get inside without being noticed."