Apples & Oranges

A&O 15

Greggy's POV

Sir, she's staying on her friend's condo, name Ana. Napag alaman ko rin na hindi siya masyadong lumalabas unless for her maternity check up.

I silently clench my fist upon hearing the investigator's report towards me.

How many months? I calmly ask. I'm just controlling my tone to be cool, but deep inside I'm quite trembling.

It's 3 turning 4 months po sir.

Parang binuhusan ako ng malamig na tubig ngayon sa narinig. Pinagpapawisan rin ako na hindi ko maintindihan.

Okay. Ang tanging tugon ko.

Sh*t, calm down Araneta! I immediately slam my table after the call.

Kevin, clear all my sched today and tomorrow, bawal ang storbo. Utos ko kay Kevin sa intercom.

But sir, The conventi++++cancel it Kevin. Sabihin mo I have personal emergency. Mabilis kong pagputol sa tawag.

I fastly fix myself and drive off my car as fast as I can. I stop when I reach to a certain 20 floors building. Nasa 4th floor daw ang condo ni Ana.

I decided to stay in my car and observe the place for awhile.

Minutes passed I dialed someone on the phone.

What's their deal then? I directly ask.

Sir, ayaw talaga.

Double the price.. Utos ko.

Kahit pa triple price sir ayaw talaga.

Bakit daw? Tanong ko.

Inheretance daw po. Binigay daw ng mommy niya na namayapa.

Napabuntong hininga naman ako sa narinig.

But I have a new information sir, I don't know if this would help.

Continue.

Well, classmate po sila ng kapatid niyo na si Elvira. Maybe your sister can help her convince.

Agad akong napangisi sa narinig.

Brilliant idea, I'll call you later then.

I immediately dial my sister's number as I check my watch.

Yes kuya.. What's up?

You're done with your classes right? I'll fetch you from school. Mabilis kong bungad as I ended the call and drive away.

You mean you want to rent it lang kuya? Elvy asks as she sips her frappe coffee. We're here in coffee shop, since dito niya gusto pumunta.

Well, I can do that for you in one condition.

Na naman? Hoy bata! Ang dami mo ng na bribe sa akin ah? Pati ba naman to?

Of course, tayu-tayo lang ang negosyante dito kuya, walang kapatid-kapatid dito.

What condition? Pag give up ko since wala na akong choice, pag nakikipagtalo pa ako.

Concert ticket of Led Zeppelin's in London.. Kampante nyang tugon.

Yun lang ba? Kampante kong tanong, since concert ticket lang pala.

Oo.. Masaya niyang sagot.

Sige deal..

Deal? As in okay lang kuya? She assures me.

Oo nga, concert lang yan.. Basta gawin mo ang pinapagawa ko dapat by tomorrow, I'm ++++++why don't you check first the ticket price kuya? She cutted me off while raising her eyebrows.