My Little Secrets.... (COMPLETED) (UNDER REVISION)

Chapter 5

Almost

“Boss E.T?” Edmund waved his hand at my face.

“Y-yes?” I asked, shaking my head to focus on our meeting.

I can't stop thinking about what happened last week.

“Engineer Javier was asking for your approval, Sir.” He whispered, passing on the documents to my desk.

I looked at the Engineers at my right side.

They were all waiting for me.

“Ed, please take charge. Just email me the highlights. I need to go somewhere.” I said and picked up my phone and wallet.

“But S-sir, we have a meeting later with Mr. Morales.” Edmund said, blocking my way out.

Shoot. I totally forgot about that. He’s an important client. I shouldn't miss it.

"I'll be back before the meeting." I said and passed by to him.

I untied my neck tie and went straight to the parking lot. 

Jessica doesn't answer all of my texts and calls. 

Cindy said that they were in Olongapo for three days now. I wanted to go there so we could talk but I don't want to disturb her shooting.

I sighed.

I wanted her to stay away from me but I'm longing for her presence. I think I'm going crazy.

I hop in the car and fasten my seatbelt.

"Idiot!" I shouted and hit the steering wheel.

I remembered the night that we almost did it. It was not the first time that Jessica expressed her feelings towards me, but that night. It was different. She almost gave herself to me.

I called Cindy and asked for Jessica. As I expected, she didn't talk to me again.

"Just tell her that I'm really sorry and I want to see her after the shooting." I said.

"No worries, Ethan. I got her back." Cindy replied.

"Thank you, Cindy." I said.

I am so grateful that Jessica has a friend like her.

I dropped the call and stared at my reflection on my phone.

Mom said before that I should always prioritize our family no matter what. I agreed to that.

Jessica was kidnapped when we were kids. I was just turning thirteen that time.

I was so mad at myself because I couldn't do anything to save her. Papa ended up paying a hundred million pesos to the guy he called Mendez. I will never forget his name. Jessica got traumatized because of that. Our parents decided that we had to continue our schooling in the United States of America. I finished high school and my college degree there. Jessica on the other hand skipped three years in her studies. For three years she practiced Judo and other self defense skills. That was her coping mechanism for the trauma that she experienced. They went home after three years of staying there. They didn't know that I joined a secret organization while I was in Harvard, my best friend Jacob recruited me. I pleaded to Mom that I will finish my studies before I go home. Mom didn't agree of course, she wanted her only son to be with them but I stood on my ground. I was lucky Papa understood my decision. 

I went through excessive training while studying. There was a time that I wanted to give up but I always remember my goal. To protect my family and find Mendez.