The Red Butterfly (My Lady Gangster 2) :Published under Lifebooks

Red 17

Fia's POV

Pagkagising ko ay wala ay wala na naman si Renz. Ilang araw na rin ang nakakalipas nang huli kaming mag-usap. Inaasahan ko na rin naman na kahit na sinabi niyang magiging ganito ang pakikitungo niya sa akin. Pero nakakapanibago pa rin pala. Why am I being sentimental early in the fcking morning? Tss!

Nahalata ata ni Zach na mainit ang ulo ko kaya itinigil niya na muna ang pagkain. Nagaagahan kasi kami ngayong dalawa, kasi wala na naman na si Renz.

"By the way my Lady, I will be leaving this lunch. So you will be the one to attend the undercover job later." Napabaling tuloy ako kay Zach sa sinabi niya.

"What undercover job? At saan ka pupunta?"

"The undercover job is to find evidences about the illegal auction happening on a monthly party that you're attending later, 4 pm. Then I will be going to meet my parents, urgent matter."

I rolled my eyes at him. "You will talk to them again? Napapadalas na ata 'yan ah?"

"You know my situation, my Lady. At 'yong damit na susuotin mo nakahanda na sa kwarto. It was delivered earlier."

Napaismid tuloy ako. Walang kwenta 'to kausap minsan. "K,"

"Ma'am, how may I help you?"Tanong ng babaeng nasa front desk ng Hotel na gaganapan ng party.

"I'm here for the Shūnen Party," I said

"Okay ma'am, you'll be escorted to one of the party hall." Saad niya at inescort ako ng isa sa mga tauhan nila.

"Here we are ma'am. Enjoy the party!" Saad ng naghatid sa akin at iniwan na ako sa harap ng pinto ng pary hall.

I can't hear any loud music, that's why I became suspicious. But when I opened the door I was surprised seeing him.

"Renz?"

"Fia," he said smiling at me. He held my hand and guided me inside,

"What are you doin' here? I thought this is a--- " Napatigil ako nang makita ko ang party hall. It was empty; there are no other guests but an orchestra.

"What's the meaning of this?" I asked

Napayuko siya at saka napabuntong hininga.

"My last request," he sounded unsure. That's why I frowned and about to walk away, but he held my hand firmly,

"This is the last time Fia. Huli na 'to. Please, just this special day?" He was pleading and I made a mistake looking in to his eyes, because he drowned me with his sad emotions.

"FINE! Just--- Last na 'to."

Nasa gitna ng party hall ang isang round dining table para sa dalawang tao.

"Para sa'n ba talaga 'to?" Tanong ko habang inaalalayan niya akong maupo.

"Don't you remember what day is today?" He asked hesitantly

"Hmm. April 28. Is it your birthday?"

"No," he answered as he sat across mine.

"Hmm...Formation day of SHADOWS?"

"No,"

"My birthday?" I asked the dumb question that made him smile. Of course I know it's not my birthday.

Just then he took out a small box. "It's our anniversary, Fia. Happy 3rd Anniversary!"

"A---Anniversary?" Naguguluhang tanong ko at nag-aalinlangan pa akong tanggapin ang box.