On-Duty

27- worries

"I can't believe this!" Sigaw ni Bambam na napatayo sa upuan. I was expecting his reaction after Dad discussed to us that Jackson is involved with the new group which Kai is the leader. They were friends. Really close one that's why Bambam was so defensive for Jackson throughout the meeting pero lahat yun may sagot si Dad.

"Sit down Bambam" Dad instructed and he quickly obliged.

"What's the plan General? We only have 3 days for their demands. Alam naten na di gagawin nila kung ano man ang banta nila" Major Lee spoke. Dad nod slowly then stood up again.

"Bear, you will now focus on Jackson. Siya muna ang mission mo and I know one of this days he will lead you to their hideout. Kailangan naten sila maunahan bago sila makapanakit ng inosente. Am I clear?"

"Sir yes sir" Seulgi answered.

"But be extra careful di naten alam Ang tumatakbo sa utak ni Jackson" dad warned and Seulgi nods in response.

"Pokpak, can you train Irene too while Bear is away?" Dad asked

"Yes sir. In fact, Princess is in 80% of her training as well" I answered.

"Good and now this is --" Dad was interrupted with a sudden call.

"What?!" He shouted and dropped the call.

"Turn the TV on the news now!" He said and we saw anger in him.

'news flash! A bombing was held inside the 3rd floor of Gangnam Mall this 10 am in the morning. Approximately 8 died and about 21 were reportedly injured and still 3 were missing. SoKor Police are still on the scene and some ROK Armed Forces are helping the crime scene. The reason for the attacked is still on the line. A middle aged woman saw a man with tiger tattoo on his right hand left a bag beside the restroom entrance and the police are still tracing some evidence. We will keep updating until further informations'

Major Lee turned off the television pagtapos ng balita. I look at Dad in his sit with his hand on his chin.

"Kai. This is getting out of hands" he said wisphering.

"If he wants me, let me face him" I blurted out

"No!" Jennie defense back making everyone turn their attention at her.

"Hindi mo kilala si Kai. Madumi siya maglaro . Demonyo yung kalaban mo Lisa! baka nasa daan ka pa lang barilin ka na niya!" Jennie added. Hinimas ko yung braso nya to make her calm. I know she's worried and inforgot about her sitting beside me when I told dad to face Kai.

"Tama si Princess. Wag tayo padalos dalos Pokpak. Kai is full of anger especially to you" Dad said that made me sigh.

"Pwede na kayo magpahinga muna let us do the plan first with the Majors and Captain Dong then I will discuss later. Bear please stay and everyone dismissed"

"Sir yes sir!"

We all left the room and headed to the living room.

"Natatakot ako para kay Seulgi" Irene started to blurt out her frustrations.

"Lisa please. I want her to stop this baka di ko kayanin pag nawala siya. Iba pakiramdam ko dito kesa sa ibang mission niyo." Irene said while sitting with us sa couch hiding her face on her both palms.

"It's not for me to decide Irene. Even I and Bambam tried to stop her but she just promised us that this will be the last" I said.

"We need to be strong now. Di naten alam kung ano pwede mangyari mamaya or bukas. The only advice I can give is why my Dad always tells me. Let's live like it's our last. Habang nanjan pa, sulitin na naten" Sabi ko at hinimas ang likod niya.

"We always got your back Irene. Kailangan naten ang isa't isa ngayon. Ganyan din Ang pakiramdam ko pero I just trust Lisa with her words. They will come back. Alive" Jennie said and smile at me making Irene pull her for embrace.
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"Okay Irene. In three.. 1..2..3..!" I shouted and she started to run the obstacles.

"She's so persistent. Halos gusto na niya mag sundalo para tulungan si Seulgs" Rose' said.

"I know. She's so sick worried with this mission. Akala ko ako Lang." I confessed.

"Oh my gosh Lisa! Ganyan din pakiramdam ko!" She answered back.

"There's something in this mission na sobrang kinakabahan ako especially sa inyo ni Bambam. Pero binubura ko yun sa isip ko" she added.

"I will make sure wala ng nagbuwis ng buhay saten" I said will full of confidence. I won't take it anymore kung meron ulit mawala kahit isa samen especially Jennie.
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"Lalim na naman niyan. Share ka naman" my alone time broke when a pair of hands wrap around my waist behind my back and her head rest on my shoulder.

I put down my glass of wine I'm holding on the table beside me here at the balcony of our room and face the woman I'm in love with without breaking her hands around me.

I stare deeply into her eyes while cupping her lower fluffy cheeks with my hands.

"Mahal na mahal kita Jennie" that's all I wanted to tell her since the meeting with Dad. Its Saturday and tomorrow is Sunday. Kai's deadline will due tomorrow and wala pa din kaming balita sa grupo.

Her hands wipe the liquids rolling down in my cheeks at hindi ko na napansin na umiiyak na pala ko. I stop her hands and let it rest on my cheeks at pumikit ako. Dinadama ko ang bawat init ng kanyang balat sa pisngi ko.

"You're so stressed. Napapansin ko yun ilang araw na and I'm just waiting for you to open up. Alam ko kung bakit pero gusto ko magsabi ka. You can break down if you want to. Kasama mo ko sa hirap at ginhawa. Nandito ako" Jennie said and the moment she finish her sentence, I burst out the tears that I keep inside since this past few days.

"Shhh. Tahan na. We believe in you. Walang mawawala. Walang mamamatay ulit. Can you promise that?" Jennie asked me.

"No one's life will risk again. I promise you that. Magpapakasal Tayo. Just be strong for me too. You are my strength Jennie" I mumble out while crying.

"I'm here. I know you were always strong but let me be the strong one for tonight." I nod and let her warmth embrace engulfs me under the moon.