Top Secret: Agent Captain Uno

Detective's Mansion 12/24/16 11:34pm

"Tres. Basement is clear. Secure your place."

"All clear, Uno."

"Good. Enjoy the party."

"Uno, you should enjoy, too. 'Sides-"

"I still have to guard the boss. Kahit clear na ang lugar, hindi maiiwasang may lapses."

"Capt-"

"Enjoy the party now."

Tinanggal ko na ang earpiece na nakakabit sa kaliwang tenga ko at kumuha ng isang wine mula sa waiter na dumaan sa harapan ko.

This party is totally luxurious. As in totally. From the shining chandelier to those red carpeted floor na inaapak apakan nalang ng mga kilalang taong eleganteng nakasuot ng mga mamahalin nilang damit.

How I hate seeing this people wear such luxurious clothes. Kung alam lang nila kung saan nanggagaling yang mga perang pinambibili nila. Shit. That's our taxes for pete's sake! At hindi ko maatim na makasalamuha man lamang sila!

"Enjoying the party?" Ani ng isa sa mga guest. He's wearing a gray tux. And just by seeing it, alam kong napakamahal nito. I'm overly disgusted.

"No. Especially when I see such kind of people." I bitterly said. Mukha namang nagets niya ang ibig kong sabihin dahil napangiti siya.

"You talk like you're not one of us."

"Am not. And will ever be one."

"But you're wearing an expensive dress, doesn't that make you wealthy?"

Sinipat sipat ko ang royal blue gown na suot ko. "Ah. This? Galing ito sa ukay ukay. Alam mo ang ukay-ukay? No? Well, yun ang bilihan ng mga second hand na damit. But don't worry! Napa-laundry ko naman ito." I said while rolling my eyes.

"I like how straight forward you are about your disgust to influential people. I'm Kiefer." He held his hands offering a hand shake.

"Nah. I don't do handshakes with rich kids."

Then my earpiece went red- a sign of emergency.

Agad ko itong sinaksak sa tenga ko.

"Tres."

"Uno. 2p, now. Bidding is on going."

"Good. On foot. Inform Dos and Four"

Muli kong sinipat ng tingin ang lalaking nakatayo parin sa harap ko. His mouth gaped open. Mukhang hindi niya inaasahan ang nalaman niya.

"So.. You're a spy." Tahimik nitong sabi pero halata ng galit dito.

"Not a spy. I'm a bodyguard. That's two different things. Now if you'll excuse me."

"You kill."

"I don't kill. Excuse me."

"You're a body guard. Killing is inevitable!"

"What's it to you, huh? Look here, Kiefer. I have a job to do. If I blow this up, I'll lose my job! If you don't understand. I am feeding seven people, supporting three children financially, and paying 5000 worth rent. If I lose this job now, my family will end up a garbage collector and I won't let that happen." Tuluyan na akong umalis at dumiretso sa pangalawang basement. Napapail8ng nalang ako sa sarili dahil masyadong exaggerated lahat ng sinabi ko sakanya.

"Wait." It was Kiefer. "You're going to that bidding?" He said worriedly.

I rolled my eyes.

"You need someone to go there with. I'm willing to help." Tumango ako. And I almost smiled.