"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, now we are approaching Rome, Italy where the local time is 9:00 A.M. At this stage you should be in your seat with your seat belt firmly, fastened. Personal televisions screens, footrests and seat tables must be stowed and all hand luggage stored either in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front. Please ensure all the electronic devices including laptop computers and computer games are turned off."
Napamuklat ng mga mata si Elizabeth nang marining niya ang anunsyo ng isang flight attendant ng eroplano. Hindi na siya nagaalinlangan pa at kinuha na niya ang kanyang gamit sa ilalim ng upuan na nasa kanyang harapan. Tanging kulay pula na backpack lamang ang kanyang dala sa pagbiyahe dahil ayaw na ayaw niya sa lahat ang magdala ng maraming bagahe.
Pagkatapos ng Airport Procedures of Departure, agad din siyang pumunta sa departure area at naging alerto sa paghahanap ng taong naghihintay sa kanyang pagdating. Napasinghap ang dalaga sa hangin dahil ilang minuto na ang nakalipas ay wala paring tao na sumalubong o lumapit man lang sa kanya.
"Ehem"
Agad na napalingon si Elizabeth at ipinagkrus ang dalawang braso sa kanyang dibdib. The man is wearing a formal clothing with a corresponding black pointed leather shoes. He is tall and good-looking but not that likable. Kinakabahan na nagbow ang lalaki at nagpakilala, "I'm Rafale Genmes. Your brother ordered me to fetch you at this juncture and take you a drive to the Village Flaminio, your home address from now on."
Walang pakealam ang dalaga sa kung ano man ang ipinagsasabi ng lalaking nasa harapan niya at mapakla siyang nagsalita, "Why didn't I see you right away? I've been searching for you, for almost five minutes. I hate to keep myself waiting because it waste my fucking time, and you know that. Where's the car? I'm exhausted and I want to go home NOW!
"Please forgive me my prinzessin (German term for princess) Carmen, I'm lost a while ago. I am really sorry. About the car, it was parked nearby the airport's cafeteria." Nakayuko si Rafale habang humihingi ito ng kapatawaran. Dahil alam niya na kanina pa nagmamadali ang dalaga, tinulungan niya na itong bitbitin ang pulang backpack na dala nito at dumiretso sila kaagad sa parking lot kung saan nandoon ang Acura TLX na sasakyan nila.
HABANG nasa mahabang biyahe sila papuntang Village Flaminio, nabobore ang dalaga sa kakatanaw ng mga matataas na gusali at magagandang parke habang nakaupo sa shotgun seat, kaya pinutol niya ang nakakabinging katahimikan, "When we arrived at my house you could leave. I can handle myself. I am pretty guaranteed that Caven already secured my documents and all, so don't worry."
"Yes, prinzessin Carmen." magalang na sagot sa kanya ni Rafale habang nakatutok parin ang kanyang mga mata sa kalsada at alerto sa pagmamaneho ng sasakyan. Napailing si Elizabeth at tumingin sa lalaki, "Don't you ever call me 'Carmen' because I don't feel like it. Call me 'Elizabeth', it sounds better. The last soul who called me by my first name got fired. And may I ask you something? Why are you wearing formal clothes? You know already that I'm in a hefty undercover? That is why I booked on an unrestricted plane because I want to be recognized as an ordinary day tripper. And you? Fetching me in the airport an hour ago wearing an outfit like showing them that you are a butler and serving a noble family in Russia. Gosh please, avoid from being careless Rafale."
"Sorry prinzessin. I just want to look well-dressed in front of you. I will bear your commands in my mind and I will never do the similar inaccuracies all over again." Rafale is such a devoted butler of the Costa Brava's family. He's serving them for almost six years, pero ito ang una niyang pagkakataon na makausap at makasama si Elizabeth ng matagal. Rafale is just only 26 years old, not bad for a young grown-up eh?
ISA AT KALAHATING ORAS ang nakalipas ay kadadating lang nila sa Village Flaminio. Ito ay isang kapitbahayan ng mga taong hindi gaano kahirap at hindi rin gaano kayaman. Nang tumigil ang minamanehong sasakyan ni Rafale sa tapat ng pulang bahay na tutuluyan ng dalaga, agad na lumabas sa sasakyan si Rafale upang pagbuksan ng pinto ang dalaga. "Here we are prinzessin, and these are your keys. As you can see your Volkswagen Polo is in the garage. There are CCTV cameras all over your place and I am self-assured to state that you will feel comfort while staying here."
"Thank you for the drive Rafale, tell my brother that starting now, I am busy and I am not in the disposition to talk to him anytime. Btw, I don't like the 'Volkswagen Polo', I want my lovely 'Buick Cascada'", sabi ni Elizabeth habang bumababa siya sa sasakyan at kinuha ang kanyang pulang backpack.
"You're always welcome prinzessin. I will tell Caven about what you want. About your lovely Buick Cascada, it will arrive tomorrow at 8:00 A.M. sharp. You can contact me anytime if you need something, I'm only one call away. Enjoy and good luck you your mission, prinzessin. Your family is so sanctified to have you because you never disappoint them.", eto ang mga huling salitang binitawan ni Rafale bago siya umalis.
Pumasok na si Elizabeth sa loob ng bahay. Red house, which she loves it the most. The house is very modest yet very comfortable to live for. The home reflect good vibes and well-ventilated which is good for living. The design of the interiors are ergonomic. Ang mga materyales naman na ginamit sa konstruksyon ay maayos ang kwalidad. Ang taas ng ceiling ay nasa 11 na talampakan lamang.
Napamangha ang dalaga sa interior designs ng bahay. Kaya dumiretso siya sa salas at kusina. The living room generally accommodates the dining are in a normal flat, there is enough space in keeping the dining table (with chairs) and sofas. The kitchen have enough spaces for keeping the kitchen essentials and cooking stoves easily. Good taps, shower fittings, bathroom fittings and locks put a good impression.
"Hmmm, Caven really knows my taste.", napangiti na sabi ni Elizabeth sa sarili.
Nang makadama siya ng pagod at antok dahil sa mahabang biyahe ay agad siyang umakyat sa hagdanan papunta sa ikalawang palapag ng bahay.
Nahanap na niya ang kanyang silid at binuksan iyon gamit ang susi na ibinigay sa kanya ni Rafale kanina. Ibinagsak niya ang kanyang katawan sa pulang queen sized bed at tuluyan siyang natulog.
ALAS KWATRO nang hapon at nakagising si Elizabth sa busilak ng araw na pumapasok mula sa bintana ng kanyang silid. Napahilamos siya sa mukha at tumayo para e unat ang kanyang mga braso. Dahil may oras pa, pumunta siya sa banyo upang linisin ang kanyang katawan at nagbihis ng white v-neck t shirt, ripped jeans with matching air max 720 sneakers.
Napagplanuhan ng dalaga na mag grocery dahil walang laman ang refrigerator sa bahay niya. Kaya pumunta siya sa isang malapit na supermarket sa Village Flaminio, which is walking distance lang naman.
As a part of her undercover to not be recognized, she must pretend as an ordinary person, just a common immigrant who wants to have a stable profession for a living. With that matter, she has only sufficient money to purchase her superior needs. Tangi ang sariling diskarte niya lang muna ang kanyang inaasahan. Napahilot sa sentido ang dalaga kung paano niya matutulungan ang sarili. Medyo nahihirapan siya sa pinapaggawa ng kanyang half-brother dahil lahat ng ito ay bago sa kanya. She's a descendant of the flushest man in Russia, but here she is feeling anxious living in a not-so-rich-life and it makes her sucks.
Pagpasok niya sa grocery store, kumuha siya ng push cart at dumiretso sa Fruits and Vegetables section. Kailangan niya munang pumaraan sa mga pangangailangan niya at ipagliban muna ang mga gustong bilhin.
After buying all her nourishments that she needs to provide her for a week, something caught her attention. There is a poster that states:
"Celeron II Agency: 2020 Job Vacancy!
Open position: Photojournalist
Starts early April 2020
A Walk-in Interview on March 6th -10th 2020 (9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.)
Call us (303) 5213654"
"Celeron II Agency? The lord Hellix's Agency? It seems like destiny wants us to meet each other as early as possible, baby."
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