Hindrance is on your way (Saintess #1)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

I woke up feeling empty. I can't feel my body anymore. I guess it's numb from all the pain I felt. I'm lying in a soft and comfortable bed now, there's not much in the room. Just a study table, a cabinet, and some furniture. I didn't realize I was staring at the white ceiling for a long time while tears were threatening to fall.

I heard the door slam open and footsteps that were heavy on my ears. I didn't look at the person because if I moved my head, the tears I was holding back would definitely fall.

Should I be happy that I survived or angry that they let me live when my life is meaningless now?

"Stand up and eat" His cold voice added to my trembling.

"You can't just command me and tell me what to do" Hindi ako nakatingin sa kanya pero malakas ang loob ko ngayong sumagot dahil wala naman ng silbi ang buhay ko.

So what, if he killed me?

"Remember that you're in my place, woman" I looked at him but quickly averted my gaze when I saw the harsh and dark expression on his face. You wouldn't see any emotion there, only something frightening. He have a soft feature, but every movement and word he spoke said something different.

I just stood up and wiped my cheek where a tear had escaped. I was about to walk towards the door when he gripped my arm a little too tight, making me wince but he noticed and loosened his grip a little.

"You'll eat here, you're prohibited to go outside" The authority is evident in his voice making me want to hide because of fear.

"But-" He cut me off and spoke instead.

"I don't accept demands ang complains, woman"

I couldn't do anything when he went to the study table, grabbed the food tray, and placed it on top of my bed. He left without a word, slamming the door shut with a loud bang that startled me.

Perhaps he's right. I need to eat and get stronger to start thinking about how to get revenge. I will get revenge. If revenge is evil, then I'll accept being labeled as a sinner if that's the only way to get justice for the deaths of my innocent family.

After eating, I went straight to the bathroom to fix my appearance and, of course, I also brushed my teeth.

When I opened the door, I was surprised to find it open; he didn't lock it. But I hesitated to go out when I heard two male voices; they were having a serious conversation.

I slightly peeked my head in and there I saw the two men facing each other. The man I thought saved me had his back to me, and the one facing him, who was also looking at him seriously, was... the man who knocked on my door before and the son of my personal maid, who is now dead because of the unknown killer.

"Why did you take her with you boss? You should've let her die there" He in a low tone but full of annoyance.

The boss didn't say anything, he didn't even move a muscle.

"We need to dispose her as soon as possible boss" Pagpapatuloy nya pa kahit wala naman syang nakukuhang sagot mula sa isa.

Is this man referring to me?

"Why would I?" Finally, he spoke.

"We really don't know if she's harmless boss. Marunong syang lumaban na pwede nyang gamitin satin kung gugustuhin nyang tumakas"