Gone Into the Deep (Hortellano Series#2)

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Home

I feel so exhausted. It's already midnight when we're almost finished with the preparation for the resort's anniversary which, as mentioned will happen tomorrow. Kaya naman, mabilis akong nahiga sa kama at hindi na naisipan pang maglinis ng katawan.

The next day, the sound of my phone ringing woke me up. Inis akong bumangon para hanapin kung saan ko iyon nailagay kagabi. I groaned when I felt that my neck cracked. Sobrang sakit ng katawan ko. In my entire existence, ngayon lang ako nakaramdam ng ganitong pagod. I'm not used with this type of work so it's really hard and even harder to blend in with other people.

Kinuha ko ang cellphone sa tote bag na dala ko kahapon. When I got the phone, ready to scold whoever the caller is, my eyes widened when I saw my mother's familiar number.

Mabilis na nagbago ang disposition ko. I waited for too long to finally hear her voice.

"Ma!"

"Aeisha? Dear! How are you? I've heard from Bianca about what happened. Are you fine?"

I want to cry when I noticed how worried she is. Good thing I asked Bianca to inform my parents about my new contact number. Pero bakit ngayon lang? Negosyo na naman ba ang dahilan?

"I'm doing fine...I waited for you to call Ma"

"So sorry about that hija. Something urgent came that I couldn't find some vacant time to call."

Napabuntong-hininga na lang ako. Ganoon ba ka-busy?

"But remember, I called. Lalaki ang sumagot at ang sabi, hindi raw alam kung nasaan ka..." her voice trailed off. Yes, it's Andro who answered her call that time. Hindi pala talaga siya nagsinungaling nang tinanong ko siya kung ano ang sinagot niya kay Mama.

"Ah, I was not around in the place when you called.. It's a long explanation, actually. Mabuti na lang tumawag ka ulit Ma. I'm really sorry that I can't show up there this time."

"You don't have to apologize. At dapat nga na hindi ka muna magpunta rito! Your safety is mainly what our concern as of now. Uuwi kami bukas ng Papa mo sa Pilipinas. And I'm thinking... Maybe, you can stay there in one of our private island somewhere in Palawan. You'll be safe there and we don't have to worry about your whereabouts. I understand Bianca's suggestion though, but I will be much more at ease when I know where to find you. I'll strengthen the security and hire more investigators so that our seek for justice will be served quickly."

"I really appreciated your suggestion Ma, but I think I'll just stay here na lang. Tingin ko, safe naman po ako rito. And I can't risk travelling there in the island,"

She just sighed. Narinig ko ang boses na tumawag kay Mama. It's probably Papa. Maybe they're more busier because they will be coming home. Hindi na nagtagal ang pag-uusap namin dahil nagmamadali na siyang nagpaalam.

"I'll call you next time. Take care!"

I just nodded. Kailan kaya ang next time na sinasabi niya?

Naghanda na rin ako para pumasok na sa trabaho. Another reason why I can't leave this place and consider my mother's suggestion about staying in our private island is because, I feel comfortable here. There's Nay Rosa who I can rely on and I see herself as my mother figure.

Pagkatapos maligo ay nagpalit na ako. Sinuksok ko na lang sa bag ang binigay sa aming mga uniform kagabi para sa event. Like the usual get-up, I wear my mask and cap to cover my face.

Pagkarating sa resort ay abala na ang ilan sa finishing touches sa mga design pati sa pagkain. Nakita ko si Andro hindi kalayuan, sa hinandang buffet table na mukhang abala sa pagmonitor. He's wearing his usual attire, white shirt, washed jeans and a pair of shoes.