A Shroud of Secrecy

A Shroud of Secrecy

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Sena Allisa McMillan wants to reclaim her lost life and identity. To do that, she needs to unveil the secrets hidden in the past. After her parents met their tragic end, she had no choice but to be a daytime businesswoman and a nighttime fighter in the City of Chaos — La Vezque City — to finally find out the truth she longed for. Helping her with the venture towards the truth, Leviathan Langley, a callous man who craves love and freedom, became her catalyst. Little did they know, to fight with the two organizations that governed the City will lead them to a dark and heart-rending past that will scar them both.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

THIRD PERSON'S POV

"Why do you need to do this, Marnella?"

"Dad, I told you, I want to live with the law. This is my only chance." Nagpatuloy ang tinawag na Marnella sa pag-iimpake.

"May ibang paraan, hija. Hintayin mo lang ako na tumakbong presidente sa susunod na botohan, bibigyan kita ng magandang puwesto."

Marnella let out a soft laugh. "That's unfair to others, Dad. Isa pa, ayoko namang umasa na lang sa 'yo palagi. It's time to make my name in my own ways now. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, Dad, so don't make this hard for me."

"I'm just worried. Mapanganib sa loob ng batas lalo na't ang mga kalaban niyo ay hindi natatakot sa batas."

"I can take care of myself, Dad. Please, don't worry too much. Mom's already crying, so stop nagging like I'm not gonna come home anymore." Sinara ni Marnella ang zipper ng maleta niya. Lumapit siya sa ama niya't binigyan ito ng yakap at halik. "I'm gonna go now. Take care of mom." Lumapit naman siya sa mahabang sofa kung saan nakaupo ang ina niya na kanina pa tahimik na umiiyak. "Stop crying, Mom. I love you, okay? I'll be back after the training."

"You'll be out for one year. Paanong hindi kami mag-aalala?" the mother cried.

"Let me help you," ang ama naman bago kinuha ang maleta. "Just call us immediately if something happened. I'll take you out right away."

"Thanks, Dad." Marnella smiled as she hugged her both parents one last time.

Naglakad silang magkakahawak-kamay palabas. Nang mailagay na ng ama ang maleta sa trunk ng sasakyan, they bid their goodbyes once again.

Nakarating si Marnella sa malaking compound kung saan magaganap ang isang taong training nila bago maging ganap na isang miyembro ng itatayong kalasag ng gobyerno. If that happens, they will be the first members who will lead the organization to pin down all the criminals in La Vezque City.

"Good day!"

Agad natahimik ang buong paligid nang may magsalitang lalaki sa unahan. Taranta rin silang nag-unahan sa mga naka-assigned na posisyon sa kanila. Samantalang si Marnella ay tahimik lang na nagmamasid sa paligid. Hindi na siya nag-abalang umalis pa sa puwesto niya tutal doon naman talaga siya nabibilang.

"Every position you applied for have different kinds of training and policies. Those who applied for higher positions should have to do heavy works than those who applied for lower positions. Kailangan matatag ang loob at katawan niyo. Keep in mind that if you lose, you have also failed to protect the people of our city. You are this city's hope. You are our defenders. So, give us your best. Don't let us down."

Napatingin si Marnella sa ibang nakalinya sa mga mababang posisyon. Some of them are already looking at them, amazed and afraid at the same time.

"Today will be your only rest day, so ready yourselves for the never-ending tomorrow. Nakahanda na ang mga tent na nakalaan sa bawat mga posisyon niyo. After placing your belongings in the tent, proceed to the open area for a quick orientation. Thank you."

The crowd scattered everywhere to find their assigned tents. Marnella is still quietly observing and learning what could possibly happen in one year of training here. Nang makarating siya sa tent na nakalaan sa kanila ay agad siyang natigilan.

"Woah, don't tell me this is also your tent?" Nilapitan siya ng isang matipunong lalaki habang ang iba'y nakitawa na lang.

Lumabas uli siya para i-check ang nakalagay na sign, hoping that she just misread it.

"The Leaders," ang lalaki nang pasimple niyang sinandal ang kamay niya sa plaka at binigyan ng mapanuring tingin si Marnella.

Marnella stared at him. She sighed when she realized something.

"I'm Marnella Philipps." Nilahad ni Marnella ang kamay niya sa lalaki na magiliw naman nitong tinanggap.

Pumasok na uli sila sa loob. Tinulungan din siya sa maletang dala niya 'nong nagpakilalang Miguel. Pagkatapos ay isa-isang nagpakilala ang apat na kalalakihan na makakasama niya sa tent sa loob ng ilang buwan.

The first month was harder than they all thought. Marami na agad ang umalis at sumuko, but Marnella stood still on her ground. Ilang beses na rin siyang umiyak, nakaranas ng insulto at pagkahiya. She even endured body aches. Ilan lang silang babae ang nag-apply sa posisyon ng pagiging leader kaya talagang mabigat ang mga pinagdadaanan nila.

"Kaya pa?" ani Miguel sa gitna ng pag-eensayo nila.

Marnella groaned. "Of course!"

"That's the spirit!" Napatawa na lang si Miguel at nag-focus na ulit sa pag-eensayo.

For more than half a year, Marnella continue to endure it all. Kahit na nahuhuli pa rin siya minsan ay bumabawi naman agad siya. Mas lalo siyang nagpursigi lalo na't bilang na lang sa kamay at paa ang mga natitirang matatag.

"Congratulations, Marnella Vasilisa Philipps!"

Dumating ang pagtatapos ng training. Sa loob ng limang daan na trainees, isang daan at limang pu ang nakuha para sa iba’t ibang sampung teams, at sa lima niyang kasamahan sa tent, silang dalawa lang ni Miguel ang nakapasok. Ang iba nama’y nabigyan ng special na posisyon pero ang iba’y umuwing bigo nang wala man lang nakamit since the training was only intended for the foundation members of The KH. The rest of the members was already selected earlier than them.

Sa pagbaba ng stage ni Marnella ay agad siyang tumakbo palapit sa mga magulang niya at yinakap ito.

"I made it!" Napaluha siya. "Thank you to the both of you. I love you, Mom, Dad."

"Ang galing mo, anak," ang ina ni Marnella nang kumalas sila sa yakap. "We are so proud of you. Ang tanging hiling lang namin ay palagi kang mag-ingat sa trabaho mo. Please, don’t accept heavy missions."

Bahagyang natawa si Marnella. "Mom, that’s what I applied for."

"You’re the leader. You only need to give commands."

"Well, sorry to burst your bubble, Mom, but it’s the opposite. Kailangan palagi akong nasa site ng labanan."

"Oh, God!" Napa-sign of the cross ang ina nito.

"Hon, it’s okay. I know she’s capable in this job." Haplos sa balikat ang iginawad nito sa asawa.

Marnella smiled as she held her parents’ hands. "Huwag po kayong mag-alala, hindi po ako papayag na matalo. I already proved it here. I will always come home to you, Mom, Dad. You will always be my home."

Nang pabalik na sana sila sa upuang nakalaan sa kanila ay agad naagaw ang atensyon ni Marnella ng lalaking nasa labas ng gate. Nagtagpo ang mga mata nito’t bigla siyang kinabahan. The man immediately looked away. Marnella was about to chase after him when he abruptly vanished.

Kinabukasan ay pumasok na agad sa trabaho niya si Marnella. Being the first woman who will lead the established KH organization still feels surreal to her, so she need to get used to it as early as possible. It was all because of the one year training and finally, she was able to get through it. She even started her first mission after getting the certificate and badge – that is to capture the infamous mafia of the City.

"We need to cut down the hands and feet first. The mafia won't work anymore without its foundation members." Naglapag si Marnella ng unang litrato sa malaking lamesa kaharap ang mga miyembro ng KH. "The first target will be Deiphobus Madigan."

After a long day of planning and reviewing paper works, Marnella decided to take a break. Papunta na sana siya sa rooftop ng headquarters nang maramdaman niya na naman na may nagmamasid sa kanya. Pinakiramdaman niya ang paligid pero hindi niya mahanap sa crowded people ang salarin.

"Good afternoon, Ma’am Philipps!" bati ng isang staff sa kanya.

She awkwardly smiled. "Good afternoon po."

Simula nang pagtapak niya sa headquarters, hindi na siya nilubayan ng mga tao sa pagtawag na Ma’am Philipps, which is new to her, since nasa patakaran din ito.

"Ay, sorry po! Sorry po!"

Marnella suddenly stopped from walking. Bahagyang lumihis ang mga mata niya para matingnan kung ano man ang nangyari sa likod niya.

"Excuse me."

Kinilabutan siya sa malamig na boses ng lalaki kaya bigla siyang napaliko sa isang hallway. Siniguro niya na nakasunod pa rin ang lalaki sa kanya. Sa pagliko niya ulit ay doon niya na inabangan ang lalaki.

"Sino ka? Bakit mo ako sinusundan?" Marnella grabbed the man’s collar and pinned him against the wall.

Surprisingly, the man's eyes widened. "What?! Nagkakamali ka ata, Miss–"

"Shut up. Sigurado akong ikaw ‘yon, so what's the point of lying?"

"F*ck! It’s really not me! Ano namang mapapala ko sa pagsisinungaling?"

"To keep your identity hidden, you asshole!" Pinanlakihan siya ng mga mata ni Marnella. "I’m going to report you. Ang lakas ng loob mo na rito ka pa gumawa ng kasalanan." Pinaikot niya ang lalaki para iharap sa pader at posasan.

"Hey! Hindi talaga ako ‘yon! Give me a solid proof that I'm the man who’s following you!"

Natigilan doon si Marnella. Kalaunan ay unti-unting lumuwang ang pagkakahawak niya sa lalaki. Galit naman siyang hinarap ng lalaki. Nagkatitigan sila.

"I’m… I’m sorry." Marnella shook her head and bit her lower lip. She was about to turned away when the man stopped her.

"Well, at least make up for your mistake?" Hinarang siya ng lalaki. "Say… coffee?"

"Uhm… sure. Sure. What do you like?"

"To know you."

"Excuse me?" Marnella’s brows creased.

The man chuckled when he put his hands into his trousers' pockets. "I said let’s go."

"No. You said to know you."

"Then, why bother asking to repeat it again?"

Napailing na lang si Marnella at nilagpasan ang lalaki.

"I’m Guillame, by the way."

"Marnella Philipps."

***

"I told you to stop working in that filthy mafia, Deiphobus!" Inakbayan ng isang lalaki ang tinawag niyang Deiphobus. "You can work with us instead! I'll tell my parents to increase your salary compared to the normal one."

"G*go ka talaga, Guillame!" Inalis ni Deiphobus ang kamay ng tinawag niyang Guillame sa balikat niya. "Sasabihin ng iba na pinapaboran mo ako."

"Well, that's the truth! You're my one and only best friend, so I will always favor you! Kung puwede nga rin na sa amin ka na tumira, eh!"

"Wala na nga tayong matinong batas, dadagdag ka pa." Umupo si Deiphobus sa isang bench malapit sa may dalampasigan at tumitig sa hindi kalayuang dagat at papalubog na araw. "Hindi lang naman pera ang habol ko. May prinsipyo at dignidad din ako, Guillame."

"Wow, coming from someone who works in a dirty and illegal mafia!" Tumabi sa kanya ang tinawag niyang Guillame.

"I told you, it's not a mafia. It's just a normal business."

"You really couldn't care less about the happenings outside of your job, can't you?"

"Then, tell me about your business, you bastard!"

"F*ck you, dude!"

Nagtawanan ang dalawa.

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Chapter 1
THIRD PERSON'S POV "Why do you need to do this, Marnella?" "Dad, I told you, I want to live with the law. This is my only chance." Nagpatuloy ang tinawag na Marnella sa pag-iimpake. "May ibang paraan, hija. Hintayin mo lang ako na tumakbong presidente sa susunod na botohan, bibigyan kita ng magandang puwesto." Marnella let out a soft laugh. "That's unfair to others, Dad. Isa pa, ayoko namang umasa na lang sa 'yo palagi. It's time to make my name in my own ways now. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, Dad, so don't make this hard for me." "I'm just worried. Mapanganib sa loob ng batas lalo na't ang mga kalaban niyo ay hindi natatakot sa batas." "I can take care of myself, Dad. Please, don't worry too much. Mom's already crying, so stop nagging like I'm not gonna come home anymore." Sinara ni Marnella ang zipper ng maleta niya. Lumapit si
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Chapter 2
THIRD PERSON'S POV "Remember your assigned places before taking an action," Marnella strictly stated in her ear piece before they go out to their cars. She heaved a sigh for countless times, gripping tightly on her AR 15 rifle. Siniguro niya rin ang dalawang baril na nasa baywang niya pati na rin ang isang matalim na kutsilyo. Nauna siyang lumabas sa sasakyan at kinasa agad ang rifle. Isang buntonghininga ay binigyan niya ng senyas ang mga kasamahan niya. "You all know what to do and where to position yourselves." She nodded her head. "Go." Hindi pa nga sila nakakarating sa kanya-kanya nilang puwesto nang tahimik ay may narinig na agad siyang sunod-sunod na putok ng baril. "Sh*t!" Tumago agad siya sa isang malaking dam ng tubig. Napahawak siya sa bulletproof vest niya para ayusin ito bago ulit sumenyas sa ibang kasamahan niya na nakikita niya. 
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Chapter 3
THIRD PERSON'S POV La Vezque is a large City in the Philippines divided into different areas. Located in the center is The KH alongside with a governance system of the President. However, there's this other organization called Akeldama, the dangerous and formidable association of vicious people with connections, located in various secluded places surrounding the whole City. You can find them anywhere inside and outside of the City, making it hard for The KH to capture them. Ang dalawang nasabing organisasyon ay may parehong kakayahan na kontrolin ang La Vezque. In the name of the legality and illegality, they became the nemesis of one another. Ang KH na lahat gagawin para lang mahuli ang mga tao sa likod ng Akeldama; at ang Akeldama na handang isakripisyo ang lahat para lang malagpasan ang taas ng KH at pamunuan ang buong La Vezque. Every people involved in the two organizations are being blinded by thei
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Chapter 4
THIRD PERSON'S POV "Hide Deianeira!" mando ng lalaki sa mag-ina niya. "I'll help–" "No! Stay with Deianeira! I can handle this!" "But Deiphobus–" "Marnella, please! I told you to trust me! I don’t want the both of you to get hurt!" Walang nagawa ang babae kundi ang sumunod na lang sa sinabi ng kanyang asawa. Taranta niyang kinuha ang maskara ng anak nila na nakatago sa nag-iisa nilang tukador at agad itong sinuot sa anim na taong gulang na bata. Then, the woman locked the door of their bedroom. She got back to her daughter, who's silently crying on the bed, and immediately embraced her. "M-Mama... what's happening? Will Papa be okay?" "Sshh, it's nothing, baby. He'll be okay. He'll... he'll be okay, don't worry." Naiyak na rin ang babae. Just hearing the cries of her baby breaks her
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Chapter 5
THIRD PERSON'S POV   "Starting from now, you will be Sena Allisa McMillan, the only child and inheritor of McMillans."   The eight-year-old girl fixed her gaze on the old man in front of her. It was the man who had saved her from death with her parents a week ago. She had lost herself as a result of that awful occurrence. She was plagued with hallucinations, nightmares, self-harm, and uncontrollable sobs.   Paulit-ulit.   Araw-araw.   Gabi-gabi.   Palagi niyang nakikita ang naranasan ng mga magulang niya sa patuloy na pagtupok ng apoy sa bahay kung saan sana sila magsisimulang muli. It torments her daily, to the point that she is barely surviving for the sake of her parents' dying request. Makita mo lang siya ay ramdam mo agad kung anong sakit at poot ang bumabalot sa kanya.   "No..." The girl keeps on wheezing
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Chapter 6
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV "Finish her now, Nyx!" A powerful straight punch was thrown at my face followed by another punch on my stomach. I fell down but she didn't stop on making me suffer more by giving kicks on my stomach and lower abdomen. Fuck! That was another violation and the referee was just standing meters away from us, giving me an arrogant sneer. What the hell? Napatingin naman ako kay Finn na siyang sumigaw kanina. His side were on my opponent and he wants me to be as good as dead. He's also grinning from ear to ear while sitting comfortably and puffing his cigarette. "Kill! Kill! Kill!" The crowd chants in unison.
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Chapter 7
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV "Better? Huwag kang magpatawa dahil alam natin pareho na hindi patas ang laban kapag gumamit ang isa ng baril. Puwera na lang kung wala talaga siyang laban, hindi ba, Finn?" "Shut up! I will just simply tell Godfather that you died in the ring." "Parang hindi naman yata tama iyon. Baka pagdudahan ka. Sa tingin mo, sino kaya ang mananagot?" I complacently fired back while grinning wickedly to annoy him more. Nakita ko naman ang bahagyang pagsalubong ng dalawa niyang kilay kasabay ng pag-igting ng panga niya. Humigpit din ang hawak niya sa baril at gigil na gigil nang kalabitin ang gatilyo. I tilted my head to see more of his reactions. Now, I am enjoying this one. I kinda like it when we're playing like this. Siguradong mataas na naman ang presyon nito. "What are you waiting for? Do it before I change my mind." Naglaho
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Chapter 8
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV His hands slid through my waist as he tried to help me get down from the broken window. I hold onto his broad shoulder as a support. His eyes got locked up on mine. Bahagyang umawang ang mga labi ko para sa malalim na hininga nang maibaba na niya ako. He turned his back on me as he continued to walk in a cautious yet alert manner. Baka may makasalubong kaming pulis o may biglang sumulpot sa kung saan. Dumaan kami sa likod ng abandonadong gusali which is also a good thing because I considered this as one of my escape routes. As expected from the cops, hindi pa nila napupuntahan ang parteng ito kaya ligtas kami sa ngayon. "Siguraduhin niyong walang makakatakas!" "Halughugin ang bawat sulok ng lugar na ito!" "Dito!" Nagkatinginan kami ng lalaking kasama ko dahil sa narinig namin. Hindi nagtagal ay may naaninag kaming fla
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Chapter 9
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV "Stop trying so hard, my lady," aniya na siyang mas ikinainis ko. "What do you want?" Tumigil na ako sa ginagawa ko. Nanatili na lang akong nakatayo habang hawak niya pa rin ako. Nagsasayang lang ako ng lakas. He's still a man and he's stronger than me. "Your name or do you prefer calling you my lady?" "Nagpapatawa ka ba talaga? You're doing this just to know my name? What kind of childish act is this?" Bahagya akong napatigil sa pagpupumiglas. "Huwag mong sabihin na niligtas mo ako dahil lang doon?" dagdag ko pa nang mapagtanto ko iyon. "You figured it out." It's almost a whisper. Kinilabutan ako nang magdampi ang tungki ng ilong niya sa may baba ko naman ngayon. Nanuot sa balat ko ang pinakawalan niyang hininga sa leeg ko na humahalo na sa pabangong suot niya. I saw on my peripheral vision that
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Chapter 10
SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV   "What the f*ck?!" I cursed loudly when I saw the act of coitus on my living room as I opened the double doors of my mansion.   Gage Anderson, my Uncle, together with a whore are both naked on my sofa. I grimaced when I saw the continuous thrusting of Anderson while looking at my direction with his wicked grin. This motherf*cker didn't even bother to stop. Wala talagang hiya.   Nabaling ang tingin ko sa ayos ng babae. Her eyes are closed while her lips are parted, escaping continuous loud moans with pleasure. Her big breasts are moving up and down while her hands are clinging on Anderson's neck and her legs are widely open. She's enjoying the dick of Anderson. F*cking whore and womanizer! Sa sala at sofa ko pa talaga?   "Finish it quickly before I blow both of your heads, f*ckers," I said using an ennui tone with a poker face.   I turned
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