Code

[Chapter:17] (A Cup Of Murder With A Slice Of Hit And Run:1)

[Chapter:17] (A Cup of Murder with A Slice of Hit and Run:1)

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Two crimes was solve for this day but the kidnapping was still blur for the police. They asked us a lot of questions, especially me and Coleman. When the reinforcement from the police arrived they instantly called an ambulance to take care of Val. When I was done being questioned I saw Coleman looking at me carefully, like studying me like there is an incoming test and he wants to ace it.

Di ko na lamang siya pinansin at sumunod na sa ospital kung saan dinala si Val. When I got to the hospital I saw her parents outside her room, her mother is crying her heart out while her father is clenching he's fist ready to punch someone. I gulped, I guess this is not the best time to visit Val. Tumalikod nako para umaalis ng mapatigil ako sa isang pamilyar na boses na tumatawag sa akin.

"Code Harisson! Is that you I see?" I mentally cursed when I heard Val father's voice. I'm doomed.

Walang reaksyong nilingon ko naman ito at madilim ang mga mata nito. He rushed towards me and punched the hell out of me. I didn't bother to feel the pain it cost me. Dahil sa lakas ng suntok nito ay medyo tumagilid ang ulo ko. I looked at him blankly when he started to shout at me, embarrassing me to the people inside this hospital.

I maintained my blank expression and held he's shoulders. "Sir, there's a lot of eyes on us. You wouldn't want you're bareface on the news tomorrow, right?" I said calmly. Mukhang natauhan to at agad na inalis ang pagkakahawak ko sa kanyang balikat. Lumapit naman sa amin ang mama ni Val at sinabihan ang ang kanyang asawa na huminahon.

She looked at me and worry was written on her face when she saw my lips with blood. "Are you alright, Code? I'm sorry about him, you know how much he treasures, Val." Paumanhin nito.

"No, it's all my fault. I'm sorry."

"Of course it's your fault!" Singit naman ng papa ni Val at nanlilisik na tumingin sa akin.

I sighed and looked at Val's mother. A small smile appeared in my lips. "I think this is not the right time for me to visit my friend, tita." Makahulugang sambit ko. I started to take a step backwards and eyed Mr. Salazar, he's eyes are burning with desire to strangle my neck but I can see that he's really soft inside.

I waved my hand at them when I decided to leave for sure. "I'll see you when I see you, Mr. and Mrs. Salazar." I said then took off.

***

I was walking along the street when I spotted a coffee shop nearby. Isang araw narin ang nakakalipas simula ng sapakin ako ng papa ni Val. The wound on my lips are still visible but bearable.

Tumawid ako sa kabila dahil nasa tapatan ko ito. Kamuntikan pako masagasaan ng isang motor na ang bilis ng aandar. Lesson learned never ever try jaywalking on a busy street. But of course that's not applicable for this country.

Pag pasok ko palang sa naturang coffee shop ay nalanghap ko agad ang mabangong aroma ng kape. Tumigil ako sa counter at nag titingin sa kanilang menu. Tinanggal ko ang headphones ko at hinayaan ito sa leeg ko. The cashier smiled widely at me.

"What's your order, sir?" Magiliw nitong tanong.

Kung nag papart time job din si Val I think her attitude will be the same as this girl cashier in front of me. She always has this happy aura around her. I shook my head to get rid those disgusting though and ordered. Nakakaawa nayung cashier, baka nangangalay na ang panga sa lawak ng ngiti.