Hiring: UGLY Secretary (PUBLISHED under IMMAC)

Thirty Five

LUIS' POV

"Damn, Kuya! Answer you phone!"

I was dialing his phone for fvcking 15 times and yet he still didn't picked up. What the hell is going on?

I tried to chase Lolo Lye but his phone was off, probably they are on a plane right now.

S-Should I try to dial Luna's? Maybe they are together right now.

I was about to dial Luna's number when Ra'essah suddenly go out on the bathroom. She was wearing her white robe and a rolled towel on her head.

"What are you doing, hon?" She ask and sit infront of her make up desk.

"Ahm, nothing. I was trying to call Kuya but heck, he didn't picked up."

"Maybe he was busy right now. Or probably, he and Luna was on a date and they don't want a little disturbance, you know." She said while putting something on her face.

"Yeah, I thought so. Anyways, I need to go back in the Philippines. Kuya texted me this morning, he said that they are now fixing a schedule for Luna's operation."

"Oh! When are you leaving, hon?"

"Tomorrow, I guess!"

Nag-iba ang expression ng mukha nya. She also glared on me.

"It's my Ramp Fashion Show, tomorrow just so you know."

She blowed dry her hair while her expression was still sour.

Damn! I forgot about it.

She lay down on our bed. Tumalikod sya sa akin kaya alam kong nagtatampo sya. Hays, yeah my fault!

I hug her from behind and kiss her nape.

"I'm sorry, hon! Pagkatapos na lang ng Ramp mo tsaka ako aalis."

"Do you really have to? After my Ramp was our anniversary, have you forgotten it too?"

Oh fvck!

"I was always looking forward for that day, but you were leaving because...b-because of Luna. Again!"

I know, nakakahalata pa rin sya kahit anong pagkukunwari ko. Pero pinipilit ko naman eh.

Pinipilit kong ituon ang atensyon ko sa kanya. Pinipilit kong hindi isipin si Luna. Pero wala eh. At the very fvcking end of the day, I'm still thinking about Luna.

"I guess, you didn't love her, Xian!" She whimper that make me freeze.
"You were just so blinded caring about her because of what is she going through. You didn't love her."

I can't utter a word. Hindi ko ba talaga mahal si Luna? Bulag lang ba talaga ako at awa lang ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya?

I fvcking don't know!

LEVI's POV

"Yeah, what about Hanzel? Nakaschedule na ang scanning operation nya by tomorrow. Sinong mag-babantay sa kanya?" Tanong ko.

Natahimik sila sandali.

"Kami na muna ang bahala dito. Mauna na kayong umuwi nila Tito, mas kailangan kayo ni Althea." Sabi ng isa kong pinsan.

"Go, Ayden. Pack your things. Garry, go get our private jet, drove us to the Philippines."

"Okay, Tito." Sabay kaming umalis ni Garry sa salas. Pinsan ko sya. Kaedad ko lang pero ang galing na magpalipad ng jet planes.

Pumasok na ako sa kwarto ko at nagsimulang mag-empake. Nakita ko pa sa drawer ko iyong drawing si Althea noong 8 years old sya. Sabi nya ako daw to.

Nakangiti ko iyong tinupi at inilagay sa bulsa ng jacket na gagamitin ko. Pumasok ako sa cr at nagmamadaling maligo.

I'm too excited. I would be able to see my little sister. Damn! I badly wanted to hug and kiss her.

Mabilis akong nag bihis. Paglabas ko ay nakalabas na din ang isang maleta nila Mom at Dad.

"Levi, do we need to say this thing to Hanzel?" Auntie Lorry, One of my Auntie ask.

"You should not, Auntie. Baka makasama sa kanya." I said my lacing my shoe.

"Then anong sasabihin namin?" Precy ask, pinsan ko.

"Tell them that, we're just in New Jersey and dealing something about Knight's problem." I answer.

"Okay, good luck then!"

"Thank you!"

"Ayden let's go!"

Nginitian ko silang lahat at naglakad na papalabas. Pero hindi pa man kami nakakaabot sa pinto ay napatigil na kami nang biglang bumukas ang pinto.

"Do you think you can hide forever?"

Naalarma kaming lahat. Pasimple kong hinawakan ang baril na nasa handle ng maleta ko. Anong ginagawa nya dito? Paano nya nalaman to?

"How are you, my friend? It's been 21 years since we last saw each other." He plaster a mocking grin in his lips.

His wrinkled face speak for his age. His hair was all white yet his body was still lean and muscular. His eyes wear a pair of glasses that I think has a high grade.

The way he suit, people will get deceive. He was wearing a branded tuxedo and silky pants that probably came from our weaving company.

If he's here, I'd really thought that, he and his wife maybe hired some assassins to chase and make Luna suffer.

"What are you doing here?" Dad ask. His voice was on monotone. His face is blank. His eyes was nailed on that man.

Suddenly, when my Dad shown a wide grin, the atmosphere became heavy. They just stare on each other eyes, probably trying to read their mind.

Then that man laugh. My forehead creased. Is there something funny more than his ugly face?

"William Knight! You are my friend, so why don't you give me a welcome hug? I deserve it since I took care of your children."

The tension inside our house comes heavier and tighter. Bahagya kong hinila ang neck line ng damit ko para makahinga.

Unexpected kasi na matutunton nya kami dito.

"Greg Carter, it is nice to see you again."

Dad smile. But that smile is not an ordinary smile. When Dad use that smile, it means he want that person...

Die!