Undercover: Project R

[1] Masquerade Ball

I took a very big step towards the grand door. Kasalukuyan akong nasa Masquerade ball dahil sa isang importanteng okasyon. All eyes were on me when I entered the room. My red a-line dress covered in Swarovski made everyone in awe. Kahit kalahati lang ng mukha ko ang kita, halata pa rin ang paghanga nila sa akin.

Naupo ako sa likuran. Even though their eyes were still fixated on me I didn't even bother looking. Siguro ngayon nagtataka pa rin sila kung sino ako. Too bad, they don't and will never know me.

"You look beautiful in red Miss."

I looked back and saw a man maybe 5 inches taller than me. He has broad shoulders and an outstanding body built. He offered me his hand but I just shrugged him off. Iniwan ko siya roon.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Tonight will be a memorable night. Get ready because the Annual bidding will start in a few minutes."

A loud applause echoed throughout the hall. Every year may bidding at every year rin akong sumasali.

After the long wait tuluyan na ngang naglakad ang host sa entablado. Nagbigay ng rules and regulations at inilabas rin ang unang pang auction.

"We have a lovely lady coming all the way from Trelton. I all welcome you, Maxine Rezeo!" Napakalakas na sigawan ang humalili sa buong pasilyo. Her fair skin and body hugging gown made everyone love her. She can capture anyone through her beauty.

"Okay you can have a date with the Rezeo's only daughter for 1 day. Lets start the bidding!"

"50,000!"

"70,000!"

100,000!"

"150,000!"

"150,000 going once, going twice? Sold to the guy at the back. Please come backstage for further details."

The bidding started at around 7pm. Its already quarter to nine but here I am still empty handed. Mostly anak ng mga nasa business industry ang inauauction. My eyes wandered throughout the venue. The lights and red curtains were in contrast with each other. Madilim at napalibutan ang lugar ng kulay pula.

"He is our last one for tonight. The highest bidder will take him home right now and will get to spend 3 days with him. Presenting, Gius Onyx Randel!"

The crowd roared. Siya ang pinakahihintay ng lahat. In the underground business siya ang Hari ng lahat ng Hari and as for me? Im the Queen.

"1,000,000!"

"2,000,000!"

"10,000,000!"

"25,000,000!"

Everyone was bidding just to get the young onyx home. Ngunit kumpara sa ino-offer nila, barya lang yan sa underground community. Ang buong akala nila ay sa business lang kilala ang kanyang pamilya ngunit nagkakamali sila. In the underground society people like him kill just to be on top of the Hierarchy. People like him are deadly.

Just as the Host mouthed the word "Sold" to the girl in front of me, I shouted on the top of my lungs.

"250,000,000!"

"250,000,000 going once, going twice? Sold to the Beautiful Lady in Red!"

Masama na tingin ang ipinukol sa akin ng dalaga. Buong akala niya ay maiuuwi niya ang batang onyx ngunit nabigo siya. Her 75 Million won't do a thing compared to my 250. Losers, I loathe them.

"To the bidders who won please proceed backstage."

Paunti unting nagsi alisan ang mga tao sa venue. Some of them were happy while the rest, disappointed. I grabbed my phone from the table and dialed a number. After three rings the other line picked up.

"What now?" Halata ang pagkabagot sa boses niya. Kanina niya pa siguro hinihintay ang tawag ko.

"Call Ross, let her pick up onyx for me." I immediately ended the call. Dapat nandito na si Ross within 5 minutes or else. Three minutes have passed but still no Rossvien. Just as I was suppose to call her the door opened and there, The Lady in Red was standing.

"Use my mask and go backstage. I bought him for 250 million."

"Are you dumb? Thats a large sum of money!" She protested. Being the Head of all the transactions hindi pa rin siya makapaniwala na gumastos ako ng milyon milyon para lang sa taong iyon.

"Shut up Ross barya lang yan. Now go hinihintay ka na nila." I gave her my mask and hugged her tight. Siya ang pinaka close ko sa lahat. She's my bestfriend.

"You have to treat me later. I hate wearing gowns you freak!" I nodded. I gracefully walked away from the venue and hopped inside my car.

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Ross

Patuloy ang paglakad ko papuntang backstage. There were ten of us in total. We were all lined up to sign the contract. The first buyer signed and got his date at patuloy na ganun ang nangyari. It was already my turn, I signed the contract and got the key. I got outside the venue and walked towards the designated room where Onyx is.

"You are not the lady in red." His voice was cold. Kapapasok ko pa lang ngunit alam na niyang hindi ako ang babaeng nakita niya kanina.

"You're right. I am not the Lady in Red. I'm just here to pick you up." I motioned him to follow me. He quickly stood up and put his hands in his pocket.

"She's 3 inches smaller than me and you are 5. Has smaller waistline than you. Hers is 25, You're 27. Has thick and curly eyelashes and light brown orbs while yours is dark. Where is she?"

How can he even? I rolled my eyes in disgust. So he's been assesing my bestfriend awhile ago? And how did he know my waistline? I need to go to the gym because of that. The last time I checked I was only 26!

"She needs to go somewhere. Im sorry she can't pick you up." We were already in the lobby. I can see my car parked outside. He followed me.

"Where are we going?" He sat at the shotgun seat. I checked my side mirror if theres someone following us. I shouldn't let my guard down. He's still an enemy. I was still hesitating kung saan ko siya dadalhin. I was ready to go to that place when she called.

"Did you picked him up already?" From the tone of her voice I can distinguish wether she's sad or not. And this time, she is.

"Where are you? He's with me." Silence. There was silence on the other line, and because of that silence I already know where she is.

"Dont come here ross. Just plan a 3 day vacation in Japan. I want to unwind." She ended the call. I looked at the man beside me, he was already sleeping. What is she planning to do?

I drove all the way to the mansion. Levi was already there waiting for me. I know that by this time he's already tired but he still smirked when he saw young onyx fast asleep.

"She wants us to plan her a Japan trip along with onyx. Make it fun Levi. She needs it right now." He nodded.

I opened the car door. I was about to wake him up when I heard him murmuring something.

"Sapphire."

I was too shocked to do something. I didn't move. I can't even breathe properly.

"How did he?"

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Undercover: Project R
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