In a Split Second

Chapter 36

#IASS36

As soon as I leave the house I plan to go to the only person that could help me. I was uncertain of my sudden decisions but upon seeing him today triggered me to do something. I can't just sit down and do nothing while the killer is still on the loose...for how many years!

There's only one thing on my mind right now and that is to find him....

and kill him

Tumawid ako sa kabilang kalsada habang nakasuksok ang dalawa kong kamay sa bulsa ng jacket ko. It was freakin' cold outside at walang katao tao sa kalsada. Madilim at tanging ilaw lang ng poste ang nagsisilbing liwanag dito.

I was good in direction kahit na hindi ako madalas pumunta doon. I couldn't even remember the last time I went there but I have vague images of the place and the people there.

As I was walking I felt someone was following me so I looked back and saw no one. The street was empty and I was the only one walking. Binilisan ko ang lakad ko at kinapa ang baril sa bulsa ng pantalon ko.

I'm still sensing my surroundings and I kept looking around to see if someone was still following me. I felt releived when silence envelop me. I calmed myself down and continued to walk.

Lumiko ako sa kabilang kalsada at sa wakas natagpuan ko na ang maliit na eskinita.

I knew I was right!

Pumasok ako sa loob at wala kong makita dahil madalim ang lugar. Kinuha ko ang phone ko at binuksan ang flashlight doon. I covered my nose with my hand because of the filthy stench. I don't know if I went to the right place because it was not like this before.

I tried my best to search for the gambling house and after a few minutes I saw the door that was made of steel. This area was secluded that's why I know it's the only door here.

Kumatok ako ng tatlong beses pero walang sumagot.

Shit! I'm pretty sure there's someone inside.

Kumatok ulit ako at mas malakas kumpara kanina at ilang minuto ay may nagbukas ng pinto.

Tumambad sa'kin ang isang babae na pamilyar ang itsura. She was holding a cigarette stick on her hand and stared at me blankly.

Tumikhim ako bago magsalita. "Is uhm."

Shit! I completely forgot his name.

Hindi nagbago ang ekspresyon sa mukha niya at hinithit lang siya sa sigarilyo niya.

"I'm Dominique by the way. I don't know if you remember but I was once here before and uhm."

She eyed me from head to foot and didn't say a word.

"My Uncle, Guzman. I'm here niece." I was hoping that she would remember me.

Her lips twitched and slowly nodded. I couldn't read her actually but I think she remembers.

Sumenyas siya na pumasok ako at nilakihan niya at bukas sa pintuan.

Narinig ko agad ang ilang ingay sa buong gambling house. I felt nostalgic upon seeing the place and the ambiance was still the same.

I scanned the whole place and everyone was busy with what they're doing. Nagulat ako nung kinalabit ako ng babae at agad akong lumingon sa kaniya.

"What are you here for?" she asked and puffed her cigarette.

I cleared my throat before answering. "I'm looking for this guy. I forgot his name but he's uncle's friend?"

"Miguel?" kumunot ang noo niya.