A Royal Espionage (Reale Series #1)

KABANATA XIII

EMILY’S POINT OF VIEW

After hearing what they want me to do, I couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. They want me to become a spy for the Russian prince? After everything you’ve said, you expect me to take on such a dangerous role?

Araw-araw rin silang nakabantay roon sa boarding house ko upang makakuha ng impormasyon kung parati pa bang pumupunta si Leo, ngunit sabi nila ay hindi na raw nila namamataan ang kahit ni katiting na anino ni Leo roon. Nawalan na rin ako ng interest na makinig pa sa mga balita na nais nilang iparating. Pagod na akong makinig sa mga kasinungalingan nilang lahat. Every day feels like a new scheme, and I’m exhausted from their constant manipulation and half-truths.

Sinabi na rin nila na nabayaran na nila ang renta ko sa boarding na iyon at sobra-sobra pa ang kanilang binigay. It feels surreal to think they’re willing to cover my expenses just to recruit me into their world of espionage. Habang ako naman ay ipapadala nila sa Australia upang doon na rin makapagpatuloy sa pag-aaral ng kolehiyo. I can’t help but wonder if this is truly an opportunity or just another trap.

And they will start to train me as a spy. The thought of it sends chills down my spine. I never imagined my life would take such a turn, and yet here I am, caught in a web of intrigue and danger. What will happen next?

Nagsimula na rin akong magligpit ng mga gamit ko, dahil bukas na bukas ay ipapadala na rin ako sa Australia at doon muna tutuloy ng anim na taon. Habang iniiisip ko pa lamang kung ano na nga ba ang maaaring mangyayari sa akin after six years.

It’s been a week since I arrived, and now I’m walking through the airport. I’m wearing a mask and a cap to hide myself, since some people might recognize me. I know that if Shyna’s family sees me, they will have questions, since I was the last person they saw with Valle and Shyna.

I take one last look around the place, wishing to see you, Leo, for the final time. I have so many questions for you. Did you ever really care, or was I just a pawn? I’m sorry for harboring hatred toward you, but I know the truth: your father is the reason we were ambushed that night. I hope that when I return, you won’t be the person I once imagined. I wish I were wrong about you being just like your father. I know that someday I will be your spy.

For the last time I let my tears fallen into my cheeks, Leo you’re the first person who treat me right like I was one of your family. Nakatitig lamang ako sa kawalan habang nilalasap ang hampas ng hangin sa aking katawan habang nasa kamay ko ang maleta na hila-hila ko kanina. 

Hahanapin ko ang hustisya para kay Valle at Shyna, and I will do my best to find you. I promise myself that no matter what happens, I will also seek justice for my father and my younger sister. Someday, Mom, I will find you too. I will discover who the real culprit behind the chip is, who the true mastermind is.

“Attention, passengers traveling to Australia: please proceed to the check-in counter for your airline. Ensure you have your tickets and identification ready. If you have any checked baggage, please place it on the scale for weighing. Remember to check the baggage allowance for your flight. After check-in, please proceed to security screening. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a safe journey!”

Agad na rin akong pumasok ng marinig ko ang announcement upang maghintay na rin sa flight. It’s been a minutes have past nang matapos ang screening security.

Nakaupo na rin ako sa bandang malapit sa window at Malaya kong nakikita ang sa labas. 

“Good day, ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain speaking. We are now preparing for our flight to Australia. Please ensure that your seatbelts are fastened and your seat backs are in the upright position. All carry-on baggage should be securely stored in the overhead bins or under your seats. We will be taking off shortly, so thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a safe journey.”