NAVARRO SERIES 1:Caged By The Ruthless

CHAPTER 8

Socorro Ricks

The restaurant's hostess approached me as I entered. I am Twenty One minutes earlier before Aunt Rebecca will arrive.

Actually I am nervous. I felt chills run down my spine. I want to back out really. Half of me wants to pursue and half not.

" Table for one Madam? ", She politely asked.

In normal days I used to roll my eyes to hostesses who always asking as if it wasn't obvious. For me it's naivety. If I'm in the mood I will do it, but not today because today is not a normal day for me.

Maybe that's how they show their hospitality towards their guest which they are ordered since it's their job to do so.

" No. Under reservation of Rebecca Lander. ", I simply said which she returned by a genuine smile. Not even dared to address her as my Aunt, I can't swallow calling her one.

She gave me a nod not failing to drop her smile such a bitch.

The hostess guide me to a VIP room. I hesitantly followed her since I have no choice. Honestly speaking I don't know what's going on.

I roamed my sight to check the whole restaurant. Base on the interior this is one of the high class restaurant around the New York City, It's not crowded though. There are spare table sets that we could settle on.

What I'm thinking right now is why Aunt reserved for a room since we'll just only talk according to her. It's more better if she choose the ordinary one not a private one.

The door swung open. To my surprise I saw Aunt Rebecca sipping on her tea. She told me she will be in an hour so I came late as well, albeit she's sitting here enjoying her drink.

A faint smile crossed her lips as acknowledgement once she saw me. I just nod and made myself comfortable by sitting across her. Even she didn't yet informed me to take a sit.

I'm a well mannered woman but only to those who deserves it. Sadly she wasn't belong to them.

" How are you Lady? ", She asked, not my intention but I eyed her in confusion.

Is she drunk? Or did she hit her head in a rock? Since when she learned to ask someone as if she's really concern. Nice act but that won't work on me. 

Now my curiosity drowning me again. What's with this meeting will be. Seems she isn't in her right mind nor trying to act different.

" I'm good not until I entered here. ", I sourly said to convey my distaste in meeting her.

Not wanting to look at her, I grabbed the menu and started choosing food for me to order. Well I'm not really going to eat cause just seeing her my appetite is turning back.

So I decided to just divert my attention because these foods on the menu is more valuable than her. I mean it mind you. And correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm a bitch but compare to her she's more than a bitch. Cause she's a cunning bitch especially her daughter, Rochelle. Who stole my long time boyfriend. Such a bitch.

" Socorro please use your manners I'm still your Aunt so give some respect. ", She spat in a controlled tone.

This is unusual attitude of her. I never thought she will have patience moreover holding back. Now I will give her the benefit of the doubt.

I turned back my gaze to her then a smirk plastered on my lips. Trying to pissed her more than she is now.

" Of course my lovely Aunt, I......will..try. ", I trailed off.

" Don't act like a brave woman Lady it doesn't suit to a kid like you. ", I chewed my bottom lip as her words registered to me.

They seems to be insult and the hell out of her it shoot me. Big time. How dare she! For crying out loud I'm a grown woman now.

" Kids live with their parents Aunt...... ", I hurled back. Knowing she will hit on it.

At her age of fifty she and her family still lives in my grandparents house. Side of my dad. Probably to jeopardize their properties and other valuable things that haven't yet parted to the siblings. Such a giddy person. I knew it. Thanks god it didn't runs to the blood.

She grimaced.

" Oh my bad Aunt sorry..... I mean it. ", I said emphasizing the second to the last word of my statement and acting so sad.

Composing herself to become calm she took a sip on her tea.

" Better be good Socorro if you want me to give you the answer you're wondering off. ", She muttered but it didn't leave my ear.

I heard her clearly. She's saying as if she has all the answer, as if she knows everything. How come?

I stared at her checking if she's pulling a stunt for me, there is none. Seriousness is all laced on her face. Determination can be seen as well.

" What do you mean? ", Finally a word came out from my mouth after three minutes of being silent.

Now it's time for her to smirk. I remained still and wait for her to speak out and blurted all the details I want to know. Hoping she will do it.

The braveness I have is slowly fading.

" It's just that your mom is not that good in hiding her dirty secret darling. ", A playful smile plastered on her lips.

" W-what do you m-mean? ", I asked as I failed not to stammer.

The old lady stared me for a seconds, then her next words made me more curios about that country.

" Go to the Philippines and investigate all the past of your Mom my niece. I'm telling you this for your piece of mind.  "

Piece of mind? Really? After what she said, did she think I will have piece of mind? This is bullshit. Now I'm more eager to dig my Mom's past.

I regret meeting this aging woman. She drives me nut. All I thought she can help me but look what happened she made me more desperate and hang in there wondering deeper.

I stood and was about to walk out but she said something I didn't like more.

" Stay Rochelle is on her way. "

" Oh how sweet of her but no thanks I just can deal one bitch at a time. ", I mocked.

Is she thinking that meeting Rachelle will please me? No way.

" You will regret calling us a bi-

" I already regret Aunt don't worry the feeling is very much mutual. ", I taunted before leaving.

I strode away as fast as I can until my foot lead me to an amusement park. This is what I need to calm myself.

I seated on a bench near the huge fountain where I could watch the doves in a branch of tree near me.

They look happy and contented just being with their families. I sad smile slay on my face as an unexpected lone tear trickled down my cheeks.

I blurted a small laugh to ease the loneliness and emptiness on my heart. I know I look like shit now but I don't care.

The statements of other people around me doesn't matter to me. I can do what ever I want. No one can stop me.

All I have to do now is to clarify my plans before going to Philippines. I don't want to believe Aunt Rebecca but there is nothing wrong in trying. For the sake of my piece of mind I will dig Mom's past even she will stop me.

LADYKITTEL