Faded (Published Under TDP Publishing House)

Chapter Twenty-Three

After knowing Mom that I'm pregnant hindi na siya mapakali sa sitwasyon ko. Kung ano-ano nalang ang mapapasok sa ulo niya.

Kung tutuusin para siya ang buntis sa aming dalawa. Mas stress siya kesa sakin.

"Is the baby healthy? Should I hire some bodyguards for you two?"

Mom and Dad also knew that recently I was receiving some death threats. Kaya natural na hindi mawala-wala sa mukha niya ang takot.

"A personal nurse will it do?" si Dad sa mapag-alalang tono.

Napangiti ako sa inasta nila.

"Don't worry the baby is healthy, no need for bodyguards and a nurse," mahinahon kong sunod-sunod na sagot. "Everything will be fine.

"Sinabi mo na ba ito kay Eric?" Brent asked.

Natigilan ako saglit bago sagutin ito. Dad eyes were waiting for my answer while Mom bowed her head. I know that they will ask this matter. Eric.

"Hindi pa, Siguro naman mas mabuting hindi ko nalang muna sabihin lalo na sa sitwasyon naming dalawa,"

They shooks their heads.

"Or just stop working for the company. Stress is not good for you,"

I let a heavy sigh. Akala ko natapos na siya pero dinagdagan pa.

"No Mom, I can handle it!"

Hindi ko naman rin papabayaan ang anak ko. I will always took care of my health.

We're still arguing about that thing, but I can tell Mommy agreed eventually too. Mapilit ako eh.

"Dette may nagpapabigay nito sa iyo!" Bella handed me an envelope. "Ibinigay kanina ng mailboy sa guard,"

I looked around and took it from her hand. I sat in the
swivel chair. Even when I was doing so much I could still open it and read the flesh.

Nangatog bigla ang mga tuhod ko.

"Bakit?" nagaalalang tanong niya. Hinatak niya ang upuan at tumabi sa akin.

Another death threat. Shit.

If you get this letter, be afraid.

I stared at the opening letter in front of the bondpaper.
The mail sender is unknown. It felt like something was going down in my throat when I read the body of the letter.

Bella covered her mouth not expecting this letter to come.

"Sorry, Dette. Sana pala ay hindi ko nalang pinatanggap kay Manong Guard!"

Bernadette,

If you do not want us to get into bloody situations.
Just shut your mouth and stay in the corner.

Wag kang masyadong magpakampante sa estado ng buhay mo ngayon dahil isang bala lang kaya kitang ipatumba. Remember I have no escape from my opponent.

I know you're bearing a child so don't mess with me if you don't want me to be a beast at you.

"Don't blame yourself," namamaos kung sabi para mapanatag ang kanyang loob. Sinisisi niya kasi ang kanyang sarili.

I folded it and hid it in my bag. I was thinking deeply about where and with whom and whence it came. I didn't even remember having a fight in my opponent. Or maybe I'm just not aware of it.

"It may be from the rival company na napaalis at napalitan mo ng pwesto sa best company tally,"

Nakatunganga ako habang iniisip kung sino bang kompanya ang nakalaban ko. Walang sino man ang nakabanggit sa akin na may kalaban ang kompanya.