I'm Lucifer's Wife

34

One Day

Third Person

"Master," Sabay na lumingon ang dalawang matandang lalaki sa nagsalita.

"Updates?"

"Currently, they are on their way to the ranch via helicopter. Also, their dinner ended well and according to the plan." napangiti naman ang dalawa sa narinig. "But an unknown person is caught by the surveillance team spying on them."

"Who?"

"Hindi po nakita nang maayos ang mukha niya dahil sa madilim na lugar ito nagtatago, but we're doing our best to capture that person. As for their safety, I already informed two groups to secretly follow them."

"Good." sumeryoso naman ulit ang mukha nila. "Keep my granddaughter safe as well as her fiancé. Wag din kayong titigil hangga't hindi niyo nahuhuli ang taong iyon."

"Yes, Master."

Paalis na sana ito nang magsalita ang isa sa dalawang lalaki na kanina pa tahimik. "Make sure na hindi nila mahahalata ang pagsunod niyo. Keep them safe but keep yourself well hidden. Malakas ang pakiramdam ng dalawang iyon kaya magiingat kayo. If something bad happens, make sure to contact everyone else. Their safety is always your priority. Understand? You may go."

Sa paglabas ng tauhan nila, sabay silang napabuntong-hininga. They may not be young anymore, but they're clever and wise. Their mind works faster than anyone could think of at kahit hindi pa nila nakikita ang taong iyon, they already have a hunch on who it might be. And most of all, they were there watching them all grow up and they know their capabilities individually and as a whole. Yes, they're dangerous when singled-out, however, they're deadly when together. Kaya kahit paano, panatag sila.

"They're back." makahulugang tumingin ito sa kaibigan bago ngumisi.

"And so are they." sagot nito habang nakatingin sa isang frame na nasa ibabaw ng table. A picture of a young girl surrounded by 3 boys and they are all laughing. The frown on his face transformed into a gentle smile upon seeing it. "She's not the same naive girl back then, Dos."

Isang tawa naman ang bumasag sa katahimikan nila mula sa tinawag niyang Dos. "Of course, we've watched them grow to who they are now and that Princess of yours already turned into the Queen that she really is. And she's perfectly suited for the throne and title. Manang-mana sa pinagmanahan."

Napangiti naman ulit siya sabay iling sa sinambit ng kaibigan. His granddaughter really grew fine, beautiful and strong, and he couldn't get any more proud of her.

"She's not their progeny for nothing. It runs in her blood."

Seraphim

"And where the hell are we going?"

"Will you just shut up and calm down? Kanina ka pa paulit-ulit ng tanong e." Actually, he already asked me the same question since the moment we left the building at imbis na makapagpahinga kami, tanong siya ng tanong.

"Kung sinabi mo na e di natahimik na ako."

"Common sense, Lu." I hissed at him. "Surprise nga di ba? Surprise? May surprise bang sinasabi agad? Use your fucking brain, dude."

Hindi na siya nagsalita na ikina-pasalamat ko. Naririndi na rin kasi ako at inaantok pa. I don't know but I really have a bad feeling right now. Actually, kanina pa nung nandoon kami sa penthouse but I can't figure it out. I also know na kanina pa may sumusunod sa amin, but they seem good dahil ni isa ay wala silang ginawa laban sa amin. They're just simply following us.

"We're almost there, Young Miss. Please prepare for landing."

Napamulat agad ako ng tingin sa narinig. Tsaka ginising na rin ang katabi ko. I look around and true enough at natatanaw ko na ang rancho. The second best thing is, malapit na rin ang sunrise at kitang-kita ito mula dito sa pwesto namin.

"Wake up, Lu. You have to see this." panggising ko dito pero mukhang walang epekto kaya naman sorry but not sorry sa kanya.

"HAAAAAAH~" tumingin siya sa akin ng sobrang sama. "May balak ka bang patayin ako ha?!"

Instead of answering him, I shrug and push his face towards the window. Thank goodness at sakto lang and right now, we're watching as the sun rises. It's beautiful. From the magnificent color mix of black, blue, and yellow. The way the sun chases the darkness away to the way it lightens up the sky. It's really fascinating. I'm really thankful and I've got the chance to watch is all unfold. Hindi sayang ang effort kong ipitin ang ilong niya if the gentleness and calmness that befall on his face are in exchange. It was worth it.

"Yeppeoda." If I'm not mistaken, I heard him whisper.

"Good morning, Lu-lu."

He turn to look at me and smile again, "Good morning too, Sera."

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"Wow." I can't help the smile forming on my face as soon as we landed. Ang tagal na rin pala since the last time I step foot on this place. Everything feels so nostalgic.

"Never knew I'll be here again." I heard from him as he roam his eyes around. Alam ko na sa mga oras na ito, pareho lang ang nararamdaman namin. This place means so much for us. This is where we spend most of our childhood afterall.

"But what are they doing here?" tanong niya nang dumapo ang tingin niya sa dalawang bulto ng tao sa di kalayuan sa amin. "Why are they here?"

I smile goofily and drag him towards them. "Let's just say that I own the three of you for this day."

Hindi pa man nakakalapit, rinig na namin ang murahan at angal nung dalawa. Maging ang pagpupumilit nila na matanggal yung posas at tali sa katawan nila. And I wouldn't want to list down the curses and swear words that left their mouth. Hindi ko nga alam kung saan nila nakuha yung iba e. Dahil halos paliguan na nila ng mura at samaan ng tingin ang dalawang bantay nila. Poor, poor bodyguards. Napagbuntungan ng galit ng dalawang demonyo.

As soon as makita kami nung mga bantay nila, umalis na sila kaya naman sa amin naman napunta ang tingin nilang dalawa. And oh, they glared. Glared so hard that I won't be surprise if I already die in their eyes. But it doesn't change the fact that I'm quite happy seeing them altogether.

"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!"

"GET THIS THING OFF!!"

Ramdam ko ang tingin sa akin ng tatlo, pero I maintain my smile and walk towards the seat in front of them. Hinatak ko naman si Lucifer sa tabi nung dalawa. Well, really, this three could pass up as devils with the way they glare at me. Hindi ako magsisinungaling kapag sinabi ko na literal na kinilabutan ako dahil doon. Damn. Now I get why those who had been on the receiving end of those glares ended up running like chickens. Unlike those chickens though, I just stare back at them.

"Care to explain, Raph?" and as the oldest and as always the impatient one, Ezek decided to break the silence. Halata rin na inis na siya base sa tono ng boses niya. Well, mainis siya hanggang gusto niya, but he won't have it his way. Haha.

I heave a sigh. "Like what I told Lu-lu awhile ago," I grin, "I have the three of you for the whole day."