DWS III: The Vixen (UNDER REVISION)

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I don't know how I was capable of having a good night's sleep last night, but gladly, I did. I glanced at my clock on the side table and saw that it was just 6:00 in the morning and I was already set. Nag-alarm kasi ako dahil may trabaho ako ngayon sa hideout. Ngayon na aalis ang ilan sa tauhan namin doon kaya kailangan kong asikasuhin pati na rin ang mga bagong sali at hindi napili.

We can't just let the unfortunate ones go. Alam kong hindi na bago ang existence ng mga underground groups pero kailangan pa ring mag-ingat. We are still illegal in every aspect, and we cannot let the public see us. We already experienced rebellion from the unfortunate ones before, and we cannot let that happen again. Kailangang tumahimik ng kailangang patahimikin. Life's cruel, kaya nakadepende sa kanila ang kahahantungan nila.

I blink my eyes multiple times to adjust my vision. Kakasuot ko lang kasi ng contact lens and I am making my eyes comfortable. Poor eyesight isn't really helping me. My doctor once suggested that I undergo this so-called Lasik eye surgery so my eyesight could be fixed, but I have no time. Masyado akong maraming ginagawa para roon kaya ipinagpaliban ko muna.

Pagtapos maging maayos ng lenses ko ay nag-apply na ako ng light make-up. A face powder, eyebrow pomade, and tinted lip balm will do. I look so plain today; that's why I put something like this.

Matapos kong mag-ayos ay hinayaan ko nalang na nakaladlad ang buhok ko. I grab my denim jacket off the chair and wear it. Inilagay ko roon ang wallet, phone, and pack of cigarettes ko. Frankly, wala akong baril dahil binalibag ko iyon kahapon sa hideout kaya kukuha nalang ako roon ng bago. I don't have an extra here same as Leila and Mattheo. Puro personal gun ang mayroon sila, at magkakaiba ang likes namin.

I went out of my room, and as I expected, it's still quiet. Leila and Mattheo are still sleeping. I don't know kung may kanya-kanya silang lakad ngayon pero sila na ang bahala rito sa penthouse. Leila's always cleaning the place kaya hindi ko na kailangang mag-alala sa kalinisan nito.

Dumiretso ako sa baba at kinuha ang susi ng Ducati ko roon pati na rin ang helmet. I went out of my house and locked the door. Dumiretso ako sa parking at hinanap ang pwesto kung saan naka-park ang Ducati ko. It's a good thing I have the privilege of parking my four cars and two big bikes here. Karaniwan kasi ay isa lang ang slot per unit, tapos isama pa ang kotse at motor din ni Mattheo.

I quickly put on my helmet and started my bike. I drove swiftly going to the hideout, and in less than 30 minutes, I already reached the place.

Inayos ko ang bahagyang nagulo na buhok at dinala ang helmet ko bago umakyat. I left it on my unit before heading to the office. Iilan palang ang nakakasalubong ko dahil maaga pa naman.

I just fixed the files of the members who will leave today. Kailangan ko itong ibigay kay Mr. Andrius mamaya para makilala niya ang mga magiging part ng NZ team. Ang pag-aayos naman ng ibang profile ng members ay mamaya ko gagawin sa computer room.

After fixing the things that I needed to fix, I went out of the room and went to the seventh floor. As I am expecting, nandito na ang 20 members na aalis at naghihintay nalang sa pagdating ni Mr. Andrius. They are talking about something, but when they saw me, natahimik sila at umayos ng tayo sa gitna.

"Good morning, Ms. Akira." They all greeted me in unison and bowed. I just nodded my head at them before scanning them one by one. Nakahanda na ang mga luggages nila sa gilid. Wala naman akong ibang ipagbibilin dahil alam na nila ang gagawin. They are the best in here, and that's why I choose them. They are well trained. Mas matagal pa nga sila rito kaysa sa akin kaya alam kong mapagkakatiwalaan ko sila.

Lumipas ang limang minuto at bumukas ang pintuan ng hall. Agad na limingon ako sa gawi no'n. I bowed as I saw Mr. Andrius walking his way towards me with his secretary and one of his men by his side.