If my death brings you protection. I'll gladly accept it as an award.
_Lex
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Liam Ford Fortalejo
"Here you go." I hand her an ice cream which she accepted with creased temple.
"An Ice cream?" she asked. Nakaupo kami ngayon sa mahabang upuang nakapwesto sa labas lang ng kwarto ni Kuya Van.
"Yes, Ice cream is sometimes good for the soul. Plus, it reduces stress."
Naalala ko na naman ang tensyon na nangyari kanina. Walang balak si Lex na bawiin pa ang kanyang desisyon.
Sa ilang segudo pa ay wala ni ano mang ingay ang maririnig sa paligid.
We are all waiting for what Papa Skye is about to say.
And then finally, they resolved the conflict by prolonging Van's life for another month.
Pumayag naman si Lex.
"Anyway, any plan of telling me?" I asked her.
She licked her ice cream before responding.
"It happened during his assignment. He was sent to be a bodyguard to a very important witness. If they'd make it, that illegal organization would be gone by now. But for the first time, he failed. The witness died in an ambush and he was badly hurt. Remember Gabriel?"
Oh yes,he is the man from that island.
"His son is one of the reason why the operation failed. I'm asking for his son that time. A traitor."
That's why he's scared of her. He has to surrender his own son.
However, I could not imagine how hard it is to deal with your fear of losing someone you love.
Lahat sa pamilya nila ay nakikipaglaro sa kapahamakan. It was not an easy profession cause your life is your capital.
"Wala ka bang lakad ngayon?" she asked.
Umayos ako sa pagkaka-upo at inilapat ang likod sa dingding.
"Wala naman. I was planning to spend the day with you," I replied. When I looked at her, she was smiling.
"Thank you Lif," she responded.
We talked about many things, things which I don't have any idea about. Mga bagay na nangyari na hindi ko man lang alam. Sinabi niya rin lahat ng mga plano na balak nilang gawin. We are at the middle of our conversation nang lumabas mula sa kwarto ang ilan sa mga pinsan niya.
"Babe, are you okey?" Isa sa kanila ang nagsalita. All of them call Lex that way. Not unless they are arguing.
"Yeah, thanks for this ice cream and the stupid guy who gave it."
Itong babaeng 'to, magpapasalamat na nga lang may kasama pang pang-iinsulto.
I heard them laughed.
"Your welcome," I sarcastically said. Ngumite naman siya kaya't napawi rin nito agad ang konting inis na naramdaman ko.
"Lex, you have a visitor," another guy said. Napatingin ako sa nag-iisang daanan patungo sa kinaroroonan namin.
Si Kieth.
I don't know but I really hate that guy.
"Baby!" he shouted and spread his arms to hug Lex.
At mas lalong hindi ko alam kung bakit hindi ko mapigilang sumimangot.
BINABASA MO ANG
Played Without Rules
Genç KurguShe wasn't as ordinary as you think. Not the typical girl you see in the mall buying things. Niether a woman sipping her tea and getting her nails done. She was the lady of composure. Cold as the blankness of her face and silent like a solemn night...
