Act I: Sinful Acts ✓ [EDITING]

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I'm Scared.

I woke up breathing heavily. It's already two in the morning. Up until now the memories of the past is still hunting me.

What I did was wrong. Mali sa mata ng Diyos at sa batas. But I can't do anything about it. I dont have a choice dahil kung hindi ko yun ginawa baka pareho na kaming naaagnas ngayon sa gitna ng lintek na gubat na yun. That cutthroat won't leave us kung hindi ko siya gagalawin. Raping that girl is the most villainous thing I've ever done in the 26 years of my existence.

But I don't regret what I did. Maybe because that's the reason we're still alive. It's been 3 years. I left her lying on the bed inside that hell house after I called some help.

I left with a heavy heart. That's the least thing I can do for her. I swept away all the memory and go back to sleep again. I need to rest because I still have to earn a living.

I was busy reading some financial statements when my secretary entered my office informing that all was already set.

"Kumpleto ba sila?" I ask. She nodded while saying yes.

"Okay. Anyway send this message to Timberland designs. I need their quick response." utos ko.

"Okay sir."

I stormed out the office and went straight to the conference room. When I got my ass in, everyone stood up. I move my hand sideways.

"Its fine, you may now sit. So, shall we start? Mr. Blake you may now present."

Blake is our site planner. I'm running a real estate company. I have an estate here in Manila, Tagaytay, Baguio and somewhere in Cebu. Now we're planning about the expansion in Subic. There's a lot of work to do before this thing became successful. Oo nakakapagod, pero wala akong choice dahil business is my only escape from everything.

"I already contacted Timberland design. My friend recommended their works." I said after they ask about the interior design of the houses.

"Sir don't you think mas mapapalaki ang gastos natin kung kukuha tayo ng bagong company for that?" the head of finance blurted. I nod inwardly.

"Yes, we will need a huge budget for this but I want to have the best. Besides nakakasawa na ang designs na ginagawa nila. We need a change."

They all nod in unison.

"I guess that's all for today. I'll see you all on the site next week."

We shake hands before I decided to leave. It's almost lunch. I went to my office. For sure may lunch na ako. I don't usually go out to eat. Alam ni Ms. Janaban ang gagawin niya pag nandito ako sa office.

I don't eat outside because I don't want people giving me attention. Why? Basta ayoko lang.

I look at my watch and on the bunch of papers on my table. It's already 8 in the evening. I was in a deep thought when my secretary knocked.

"Come in." she entered with a smile on her lips. Alam kong may gusto siya sakin but I felt sorry for her. I don't date employees. I hate dating!

"What is it Ms. Janaban?"

"Sir nag-respond na po yung Timberland Desings. They said that they're accepting the offer. Ipapadala daw po nila yung pinakamagaling nilang designer by the end of next week. On leave pa daw po kase ito."

"Okay I'll deal with the designer next week then. What about the contract? Sinong papapirmahin nila dun?" Dagdag na tanong ko.

"Yung designer nalang daw po."

I nodded. Everything is going according on how we planned it. I look at the papers on table once more and let out a deep sigh. This is going to be a long night.

It's past midnight when I decided to go home. After all I'm tired. Kanina pa umuwi si Ms. Janaban around 10pm. Kung di ko siya inutusang umuwi for sure hinintay pa ako nun.

My house was always empty because I live alone. My parents died two years ago because of a plane crash. I don't have other siblings. Parehong nag iisang anak sina mom and dad gaya ko. I don't usually hangout with my friends, kapag kinakailangan lang or kapag nagtatampo na sila.

I have a lot of don't's in life. I always limit myself from everything. I don't want to be involved on things around me. I don't want complications. I want a peaceful life, yung ako lang. I sound selfish but what can I do? I'm scared.