Love Operation: Don't Become The Villainess

CHAPTER 44: FOR MY FREEDOM?

What would a fifteen-year old teenager want?

I've been walking around the mall and so far, I'm carrying three paperbags: a small one for his bracelet, and the other two for a variety of clothes like a simple t-shirt, jackets, and polo shirts.

I pressed my lips together, thinking as I ambled along these expensive boutique shops when I spotted one that sells branded shoes.

Should I buy him shoes too? But I don't know his shoe size. Who can I ask about that?

Tumigil akong maglakad sa isang gilid at nagsimulang magtipa sa google. He's quite famous, maybe I can just search it up...

Matagumpay akong napanguso nang may lumabas nga na resulta. There are many articles about him, and even a fanpage. Sa fanpage may nakalagay na shoe size niya pero bigla akong napaisip... is this even reliable?

Wearing a tragic attitude, I scanned through Catherine's contact list. Habang kinakalikot ko ang cellphone niya nakaraan ay may iilan siyang contacts na nag-iwan ng impresyon sa akin.

I have to make sure dahil ayaw kong isipin ni Leo na huli na nga ako nagpadala ng regalo, mali-mali pa yung size. Edi tuluyan na yun siyang maglulupasay kasi iisipin niyang wala akong pake. I don't want him to think like that.

"Eto kaya...?" tanong ko sa sarili nang makita yung pangalan na hinahanap ko.

' Data Broker #2 '

I do remember from Cath's memories that she calls this number to get some trivial information, in exchange for money of course.

I dialled the number. Susubukan ko lang--

Wala pang halos dalawang segundo ay sumagot na ito kaagad.

"Ma'am Cordova, good evening. What can I do for you?"

Napataas ako ng kilay. That was fast.

I silently cleared my throat, "Please find out what's my brother's shoe size."

"Yes, most certainly. Please give me a second..."

I could hear keyboard tapping sounds on the other line.

Only a minute has passed when he replied, "Based on the database of the boutiques Mr. Cordova has regularly purchased his shoes from, his shoe size is 10 in US, 9 in UK. He also recently purchased two types of leather shoes."

My eyes shined when an idea popped into my head, "Please also look for Montague Ivan Xi's shoe size for me."

"Heir of the Xi Prime Holdings?"

"Yes, him."

"Alright, Ma'am. Please wait a moment..." more tapping sounded, "His shoe size is 9 in US, 8 in UK, Ma'am."

I nodded, amazed at his efficiency, "Alright. That's all. How much would that be?"

"Your total would be sixty dollars, Ma'am."

"I'll send it to your account immediately. Thank you."

"Thank you for your patronage as always, Ma'am. It has been a pleasure to serve you."

After the call ended, I sent him my payment along with a huge bonus tip before I proceeded to the shoe store.

Leo probably owns more leather shoes than casual shoes, so might as well buy the latter for him. The same goes for Ivan.

After I brought shoes, I decided to go to the grocery store to also buy some snacks and sweets for him. I'm not sure if he likes sweets, pero wala na akong ibang maisip na regalo.