BC #1: Seeking Vengeance (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 23

TAAS NOO siyang naglakad papasok ng Pineda Architectural Firm na pag-aari ni Raven na may kinalaman sa rape case niya.

She's so close to the truth and she can feel it. If it will take years to find the man or God knows if it is a group of guys, she will do anything to find them.

"Welcome, Miss?" Nakangiting bati ng babae sa kaniya

"Akiyama." Malamig niyang tugon at ipinalibot ang tingin kabuuan ng pag-aari nito "I'm here to meet Mr. Pineda. Briggs Pineda. The CEO."

"Do you have any appointment, Miss Akiyama?" Tinignan ng babae ang monitor at kinausap muli siya "You don't have any appointment thia day, Miss. But you could make an appointment now."

"Intercom." Itinuro niya ang telepono sa tabi nito "Call and tell him that Xaia Akiyama is here."

"Sorry but Mr. Briggs Pineda is busy. Please get an appointment before going here." Nagsisimulang mag-iba ang pananalita nito na parang naiinis na sa kaniya

"I won't be asking you again. If you truly," Mas lumapit siya rito habang tinatapulan ng malalamig na tingin "love your job, you will do what I say."

"Yes, Miss." Natatakot na umiwas ito ng tingin at agad na tinawagan ang ama ng lalaking may alam tungkol sa kaso niya

It is her first move in finding the truth. She needs to get closer to Raven before bombing him with questions. And being close with his Dad is her agenda.

Hindi na siga mahihirapan kapag nakuha niya ang loob ng ama nito kaya kailangan niyang galingan sa paglalaro ng apoy.

"Top floor, Miss Akiyama. His secretary will meet you upstairs and assist you." Hindi makatingin na wika ng babae

She walked towards the elevator and waited until the door opened. She was about to enter when a guy nudged her elbow.

"Oh, Sorry." The guy entered the elevator, not minding her presence

Tumingin siya sa repleksyon nilang dalawa sa pinto. Napangisi siya nang mapansin ang paglaki ng mata nito na parang nakakita ng multo.

"I know. You didn't expect me to be here." She stood straight and watched his actions "I didn't even start. What's up with the face?"

"If you're here to make me miserable, fuck off." Tumalim ang titig nito sa kaniya na ikinatuwa niya

"What?" She chuckled "I'm here to talk with your father. I have nothing to do with you."

Lumapit ito sa kaniya at akmang hahawakan ang kamay niya ngunit naiwasan niya ito.

"Don't you dare fucking touch me or I will rip your head off." Sumeryoso ang mukha niya na para bang handa na siyang patayin ang lalaki na nasa harapan niya "Hindi pa ako nagsisimula, Raven. Hintayin mo ako tsaka ka magpakita ng pangil mo."

And by that, she stood straight and smirked.

"I'm just starting, darling. Don't let your guards down."

Lumabas siya mula sa elevator at dali-daling pumunta sa sekretarya ng taong sinadya niya rito. Kailangan niyang maging malaking parte ng kumpanyang malapit sa taong may alam tungkol sa nangyari sa kaniya.

She has to do everything do get the answers that she wants. She knows that it won't be easy to know what really happened.

"This way, Ms. Akiyama." Itinuro ng babae ang itim na pinto na may pangalan ng taong sinasadya niya

"Thank you." She nodded and entered the room "Goodmorning."

"Please take a seat." Paunang sabi nito habang pormal na nakaupo "What brings you here, Ms. Akiyama? Am I thinking the same thing?"

"Yes, you do. I'm here to offer a partnership that could benefit your company." She smiled, a dangerous one "But if you refuse, I'll do anything in my power to destroy you."

"Feisty." Sagot naman nito "I look forward for your formal proposal but I'd like you to know that I accept it. I know how you play the game in this business, Akiyama. Just like your father."

"Good to know." Minuwestra niya ang kaniyang kamay at inabot ang nakalahad nitong kamay "It is great having a talk with you."

"Likewise." Huling sinabi niya bago nilisan ang opisina nito

Wala siya ngayon sa bahay ni Xanthrus dahil may naganap na rotation kung saan ay may ibang pulis ang magbabantay para sa kaligtasan ng binata.

As much as she wants to be with him, her superior won't allow her. Kailangan din daw kasi nila ng pahinga.

"I miss you, honey." Bungad ni Xanthrus pagkasagot niya ng tawag

"Where are you? Nag-lunch ka na ba? Are you in your office?" Sunod-sunod na tanong niya

"Yes, I'm in my office but I didn't eat my lunch. I really do miss you, honey. But it's your day-off. I really want to see you." He said sweetly that made her smile

She looked at her watch as she speak, "I have many things to do. Makikita mo naman ako bukas dahil ako ang nakatoka sayo. See you tomorrow, asshole."

Ibinaba niya ang tawag at agad na nagtungo sa sasakyan para puntahan ang paborito niyang kainan. She wants to surprise him by bringing him food to eat.

"Magandang umaga, Xaia. Mabuti na lamang at niluto ko ang paborito mong putahe." Nakangiting saad ni Aling Mirna sa kaniya

"May papaitan kayo, 'Nay?" She said excitedly

"Oo, anak. Ipagbabalot na ba kita? Lalagyan ko na rin ng Kilawin." Inihanda ng matanda ang mga putahe na bibilhin niya at inilagay sa supot

"Ito po ang bayad, 'Nay." Akmang iaabot niya ang pera ngunit agad na umiling ang matanda

"Ngayon ka nalang ulit ngumiti at nagmukang masaya. Sige na. Umalis ka na at nang makakain ka na." Ngiting saad nito sa kaniya

She went to Xanthrus' work to surprise him. Sweetness and her name would never be on the same sentence but not this time. She likes to do something for him, a very special one.

"Mr. Seudama will be here shortly. Take a seat, Ms. Akiyama." His secretary said as he prepare a hot coffee for her

"Meeting?" Tumayo siya at pumunta sa mga picture frame na nakasabit sa pader

"Yes. With the board of directors." Nakangiting sagot ni Zeal sa kaniya "I'm so happy to meet you, Ms. Akiyama."

Napatingin siya sa binata, bakas ang pagtataka, "Happy to meet me?"

"Aside from your Xanthrus' first love, it just happened that I admire your skills in handling businesses."

"Is that so?" Ngumiti siya at muling tumingin sa mga litrato "Then, thank you."

Biglang malakas na bumukas ang pintuan kasabay ng pagpasok ni Xanthrus na nakasimangot. Ngunit napawi agad ito nang mapatingin ito sa kaniya.

"Surprise?" She smiled, a sincere one

"Fuck. I really missed you. Come here." Turan nito at agad siyang niyakap "You don't know how much I've been longing to kiss and hug you, honey."

Marahang napatawa si Zeal dahilan upang mapatigil sila

"Zeal, get out." Biglang sumimangot si Xanthrus dahilan para matawa siya sa itsura nito "Why are you laughing?"

"Masama ba tumawa?" sarkastiko niyang saad

"Of course, not. I like to see you smile. It looks really genuine and happy. Your smile makes me happy too." Her heart started to race. He never fail to make her heart flutter.

"Huwag mo akong paki---"