Miss Cold-Hearted President

Chapter XXII: Blurred Fairytale

Sky Nemesis' Point Of View

They all got home except for me. I decided to sleep here in the mansion instead of going home. Here I am staying in my room when I heard the door opens. I turned around and I saw gramps holding a small black box.

“What is it old man?” I asked coldly.

“I am here to give you your grandmother’s mafia ring.” I look at him and then the black box. He opens it and I was amazed, it is a simple silver ring with the Mafia Harris’ name on it. Gramps hold my right hand wear the ring on my middle finger but I refuse.

“Tell me why did you lie about grandmother’s death?” I asked him. His eyes were widened, he seems shocked. Guess that old man can’t hide anything from his granddaughter. He chuckled and sits formally.

“You know child, there many mysteries that only you can know the answer. Your grandmother died because she was shot in the heart when you were in London for training. That is true. Asterine, was killed by our toughest enemy, Blue Organization.” He said as he puts the ring on my middle finger. “Blue Organization isn’t the real name of that mafia, and that name is for you to know in the future. Matulog kana.” Huling sabi niya at lumabas ng aking silid.

Tiningnan ko naman ang singssing na nilagay ni gramps sa akin. Humugot ako ng malalim na hininga bago tuluyang matulog.

Napabangon ako dahil sa araw na tumabon ng aking mukha. Tumayo ako at naligo, kailangan kong puntahan si Dumbass ngayon para sabihan siya na magre-resigned na ako bilang nars niya. Ang hindi niya alam ay pati ang injury niya ay pina-imbestigahan ko rin.

[“Dumbass, I am going to your condo. We need a talk.”]  I message him.

Minutes passed until he replied. [“Okay.” ]  

I arrived at his condo right after his reply. I didn’t bother to knock.

“Why didn’t you tell me that your hand is doing fine?” I blurted to him. He continues watching “Now You See Me”.

I fist in frustration. “Tell me,” I asked him angrily.

“I was bored.”

Ginulo ko naman ang buhok ko. The hell it is. “I’m done here. I'm leaving."

He grabbed my arm when I was about to open the door. “I was bored and at the same time, I was happy.” My eyes widened. “I am happy because I am with you. Ay, shit. . . I like you since the day I met you. I thought that it was just a mutual feeling but every time I am with you it grew deeper until it reaches climax.” He was about to kiss me but look away. I push him away from me.

“I am sorry Dark, I am forbid to love.” I said and storm out.

What the hell just happen? I thought it would be easy to hide it but it serves that my mind is wrong. I love him but I am forbid. He might die nor disappear because of me. I felt that a small tear drop from the corner of my eye. I wipe it and continue walking.

I got home and attended school. They were reporters outside the building, probably about our oh-so-called love story. I was blind because of those flashes. Pagbaba ko palang ng sasakyan ay dinumog na ako ng mga reporter. They were all asking the same question. “Totoo po ba a kayo na ni Dark Sebastian?”

I ignored them and continue walking with big bodyguards around me. Curse this.

Pumasok ako ng SCR at binate ang mga kasamahan ko. “Miss front page again,” asar na wika ni Ryan.

Tinignan ko naman siya ng masama at umupo sa tabi ni Frances. “Still no changes,” I commented and drink her soda.

“Akin iyan, bumili ka kung gusto mo.” Wika ni Frances at inagaw ang soda.

I ignored her. “The continuation of the sport fest is one week away. Ready everything and we’re going to have a bloody training this evening.” I announce.

“Tama na ang natanggap ko kay lolo, hindi ko na kaya.” Masungit na sabat ni Michael.

“Sa katunayan, ikaw lang ang nasasakitan. Kaming lahat okay lang.” komento ni Ryan. Sumang-ayon naman sina Frances at Jake. Napabasungot naman ang mukha ni Michael. Nung training naming kasama si gramps si Michael lang ang kawawa dahil siya palagi ang binabanatan ni gramps.

Walang nagawa si Michael kundi ang sumang-ayon. Pagkagat ng dilim ay nag-ensayo na kami. Sunod-sunod ang mga ensayong ginawa naming sa loob ng isang linggo. Gaganapin parin sa Palawan ang tournament at kailangan naming manalo dahil kung hindi ay nakakahiya ito.

Matapos ang isang linggong praktis ay dumating narin ang araw na pinakahihintay naming. Ang part two ng sport fest. Pagkababa ko ng eroplano ay nasilaw agad ako sa mga flash ng camera. Katulad noon ay ang mga tanong nila ay pareho. Nakita ko si Dark, nagkatitigan kami pero agad akong umiwas ng tingin. Hindi ko kaya.

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Nakarating kami sa resort nina Frances. Katulad noon ay si Missus Amanda parin ang aming mayordoma. Piangpahinga niya kami ng tatlong oras at pagkatapos noon ay naglaro na kami.

 Ang unang lalaruin namin ay badminton. Doubles sina Jake at Ryan and kalaban nila ay sina Trevon at Drake.  Nang nag simula na silang maglaro ay biglang tumunog ang telepono ko.

“Yes,” sagot ko sa tawag.

“Miss Sky, sinugod po sa hospital si Sir Landon.” Wika sa kabilang linya.

“Sunduin niyo ako rito in a minute, now!” utos ko at binaba ang telepono.

“Michael, gramps. . .” I said to him.

“Oh shit,” he cussed.

“They will be here in a minute.” I said.

“Frances,” I called her who is sitting beside me while watching the game seriously.

She looked at me. “O, bak---“

“Gramps is in emergency right now, please inform Missus Amanda. I’ll be back as soon as I can.” I said to her and leave her there with shocked and loneliness mixed together in her face. Sumakay na kami ng helicopter at tumungo sa hospital ni ate Aphrodite.

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“How was he?” I asked my sister who is peacefully waiting for the results. Doktor siya pero ang tamad lang. “He’s fine, Mom and dad are there.” I sighed as a relief. Thank God. Mga ilang minuto ay lumabas na sina Mom at Dad.

“Sky and Michael, gusto kayong maka-usap ng lolo niyo.” Wika ni mama, nilagpasan ko sila at pumasok sumunod naman si Michael.

“Gramps,” rinig kong bulong ni Michael at umupo sa tabi nito.

"Michael at Sky, gusto ko na kayo mismo ang mamahala sa Mafia Harris. Patayin niyo ang mga ahas ng mafia at maging mabuti sa kapwa.” Wika niya sa amin at tumawa ng mahina. Isang tunay na tawa at mga luha na tumulo sa mga mata niya. Nakita kong napaluha si Michael. Niyakap ko siya mula sa likod upang patahanin.

“Sky puwede kang umiyak, huwag ka nang mahiya. Micahel magpakatatag ka. Bantayan mo ang pinsan mo.” Wika niya ulit at tumawa na naman ng mahina. “Sky ang mga Sebastian. . . Ang mga Sebastian ang pumatay ng lola niyo. Kasam na roon si Dark Sebastian.” Pagkatapos niyang sabihin iyon ay nawalan siya ng malay. Tumawag ng doctor si Michael pero ako ay wala paring kibo. Ang—Ang mga Se—Sebastian may sala.

Lumabas ako ng emergency room at pumasok naman ang mga doctor kasama ang mga nars. Napa-upo at napa-iyak. Ilang taon narin akong hindi naka-iayak. Tanda ko pa noon, sa burol ni lola Asterine ang huli kong iyak. Niyakap ako ni Michael at ginantihan ko rin siya ng yakap. Umiyak lang ako ng umiyak sakanya. Hindi ko lubos na matanggap na ang mga Sebastian ang pumatay sa lola ko. Mafia Sebastian.

 Kumalas ako sa yakap niya at minasahe ang aking templo. Naramdaman ko namang may umakbay sa akin. Nanlaki ang aking mga mata.

“Kuya. . . Oliver. . .”