Chapter 4

ISANG linggo na ang nakalipas matapos ang kasal ng kaibigan ni Anton na si Raymond. Leigh, one of the groom's men confimed the identity of the stripper he hired, and definitely, that wasn't Shanna.

Anton's interest to her intensified that's why he got her investigated. Napabuntung hininga siya habang paulit ulit na pinasadahan ng tingin ang dokumentong nasa kanyang harapan. Kalapit niyong ang video footage sa condo niya.

Shanna Theresa Real is her full name. She owned a boutique at the age of 23. She's a heiress of a muilti billionaire man.

Bakit kaya ito nagtatago? Kanino? Sino ang mga lalaking humahabol rito? Is she a bad person? Is she into Illegal businesses? Mga katanungang sunod sunod niyang naisip.

Damn! She's too innocent to be evil. Alam niyang hindi ito pangkaraniwang tao dahil bihasa at kalkulado ang bawat kilos nito. She's a sugar babe that possesses deadly skills.

Anton ran fingers to his hair. He feels frustrated. He wants to know more. The information were too basic. Mukhang hindi maayos magtrabaho ang imbestigador na nakuha niya. He just wasted his money for a job that was half cooked. This is bullshit! He grabbed his phone.

"Buddy, I need your help," bungad niya sa kabilang linya matapos ang ilang ring. Di na siya nagdalawang isip na tawagan ang kaibigan. He's a former detective agent, an IT expert and a hacker, but now retired. Masaya na ang buhay nito sa Canada kapiling ang asawa.

"Fuck dude, it's late in the evening," masungit na sagot nito. May narinig siyang mga kaluskos sa kabilang linya.

"Buddy, it's 9 in the morning." Thirteen hours kasi ang time diference nila. "As I was saying I need your help Car---."

"Ah! Uhmm... Faster. Oh." He heard a moan. "Hey, was that Laura?" pagtukoy niya sa asawa nito.

"Who is it this time? " anas nito. Napangisi siya. The two were doing sex, and he interrupted them.

"Baby ahh. I'm c-umming," Carl deliriously whispered..

"Okay buddy, I'll just text the name." It wasn't the right time.

Agad nalang niyang tinapos ang tawag. Mahirap na, nakakatakot pa naman ang kaibigan niya kapag nabibitin ito.

MAINIT ang ulong tiningnan ni Shanna ang magulong ayos ng mga gamit niya sa bungalow type townhouse niya. The sides of her house were in boundless chaos. Nagkalat ang mga papel at mga basag na bagay. Nakabaliktad din ang mga lamesa at upuan at nakaawang ang mga drawers. Someone ransacked her place. Hindi siya tanga para ilagay roon ang bagay na hinahanap ng mga ito.

She went to her room and narrowed her eyes at the mirror. You're next! It was written on her red lipstick that sent anger to her spine.

"What the fuck are you doing in your house? I told you not to go home yet. Listen. The enemies are about to slay you in twenty minutes so fucking leave the house now," bungad na utos ni Jules sa kasasagot niyang phone.

"Ayoko nga. I'm going to face them," she grinned. She's just joking him. There's no way she'll face them. Not yet. She still love the chase, though she really hates the fact that they murdered her lipstick. Koleksyon niya iyon, e.

"Shanna, just shut the hell off and do what I say!"

"Fine." She rolled her eyes. Di talaga mabiro ito.

Maayos na nakarating si Shanna sa condo unit niya. She secretly purchased this unit a few months ago. It's a birthday gift for herself. Sa katunayan wala pang nakakaalam na property na niya ang naturang unit. Even her mother doesn't know about it.

Napasulyap si Shanna sa hawak niyang selpon nang tumunog na naman iyon. It's her mother.

"Kitty baby, where are you?" malambing na bati nito sa kanya. Kasalukuyang itong nagtotour sa Europa. That was her gift to her precious mom. Her mother has been out of the country for five months now.

"Mom, I'm fine. Don't worry about me."

"Kitty, you're not answering the question."

"Mom. I'm safe and I'm home."

"Saan nga?" pangungulit nito. Marami kasi silang property around Luzon kaya hindi kataka takang tanungin siya nito.

"Sa—" She crumpled a paper and and squeezed it forcedly to create sounds. "Hello Mom? Are you there? Choppy po Mom. I will call you later. Babye. You enjoy there. I love you," pagtatapos niya sa tawag.

She sigh. Napakakulit talaga ng kanyang ina. There are times she would call her even when she's in a mission. Hindi niya masagot ito ngayon dahil babahain na naman siya nito ng maraming katanungan.

Inilibot niya ang paningin sa kabuuan ng two bedroom condo unit niya. It's painted in pink collor. Parang nasa bahay lamang siya ni Barbie. Kompleto na ang mga gamit sa loob magmula sa dining, living and bedroom. Maayos din ang dekorasyon sa pader, pati na din ang carpet sa sahig.

This is heaven! Prente siyang umupo sa couch at ipinatong ang paa sa fiber glass table na kasing baba ng couch niya. She opened her laptop and checked her emails.She examined the file attachments at napakuyom ang kamao sa nakita. She immediately logged in her skype and called Jules.

MATAMANG nakatingala sa madilim na kalangitan si Shanna. Nasa balkonahe siya ngayon at nagpapahangin. She's breathing fresh air. Malayang tinatangay ng hangin ang mahaba niyang buhok. She needs this to enlighten her mental state.

Pilit na inaalisa niya ang lahat. That night, her sensei was murdered by those armed men in his pad. Magkikita sana sila nito dahil may mahalaga daw itong sasabihin sa kanya ngunit huli na nang madatnan niya ito. She knew that the information he's about to tell were linked to her past. God knows how she longed for those information. Pero hindi na niya nasalba ito dahil nang-aagaw buhay nan ang makarating siya.

Tumayo siya papuntang terasa. Tumingala siya sa langit. Her forehead furrowed when an image popped on the night sky. It's the stranger he met a week ago. He's been nothing but a nuisance to her. Pero hindi din niya maipagkakaila ang ganda nitong lalaki. Nang maalalang pinsan din pala ito nang mapapangasawa ni Devonne ay napasimangot siya. Now that complicates everything. Hindi maiiwasang magsanga na naman ang landas nila.

Kaagad na nabaling ang atensyon niya nang may tumikhim sa paligid niya. "A penny for your thoughts?" Her heart races when she located that baritone voice with familiarity.

There, leaning at the railings of the nearest balcony on her right side was the beautiful half naked guy who owns her thoughts right now. Anton. She fidgeted at the sight of his 6 pack abs. Goodness. Bakit naandito na naman ito ngayon?

KATATAPOS lang maligo ni Anton nang marinig niya ang malakas na tunog sa laptop niya. He was expecting Carl to deliver the reports within the night. Alas dyes na ng gabi ayun sa orasan niya.

He changed into his usual boxer. Kaagad niyang binuksan ang laptop pagkaupo sa kama. He was right. He got a message from Carl. He browse the files, and started reading her profile.

Agent? Napakunot noong sambit niya. Now that explains how excellent she is in using guns and in protecting herself. It says there that the only relative she has is her mother Donita Real. Her father died thirteen years ago due to an unresolved murder case. Her father was a billionaire leaving Shanna the sole heiress of all his inheritance. Nakalagay doon ang mga chain of malls na pag-aari ng mga ito around Asia. Marami pa siyang nalaman sa background ng dalaga. From her friend's profile down to her likes and dislikes.

Will I see her again? He sipped from his coffee as he leans at the sliding door at the balcony. He recalled the first night they met. She's a great temptation to his wordly needs. She enticed his arousal. The way she kicked him got him blue balls. He's a black belter and a shooter, but pretended in pained when she punched him.

She's too arrogant for his taste, but with her he feels challenged. Ito pa lang ang trumato sa kanya ng ganon. Kung ibang babae lang iyon ay naikama na niya kaagad. Women salivates over him. At wala siyang pinalalagpas na babae. He's a certified womanizer.

She will beg for a banging the next time they'll meet. He smirked at the thought. He's about to go inside when he saw a familiar woman standing at the nearest balcony. Nasa kaliwa niya ito. Malayang tinatangay ng hangin ang mahaba nitong buhok.

Shanna...

"A penny for your thoughts?" tikhim niya.

Nakunrpirma niyang si Shanna ito nang ganap na niyang makita ang maamo nitong mukha. Their gazes locked. He was drown to her soulful gape.

"I-ikaw?" she stuttered.

Napangisi siya sa kaalamang may epekto din pala siya rito. "We finally meet again, Shanna." He run his glare to her perfect body reaching her face.

"Are you stalking me?" she raised him a brow.

"No," he chuckled.

He crossed his arms on his chest and walk towards the balcony's railing. He leaned.

"I see you're checking me out, baby," tukso niya nang manahimik ito.

"Me?" she blushed. "Huh. You're the one who's checking me out."

Fuck! Her reaction sent shiver to his cock. "Oh yes," he nodded. "I can't help it, baby." Buong paghanga niyang tiningnan ito mula ulo hanggang paa. But his eyes settled on her chest. She's wearing a long night dress with a plunging neckline revealing her cleavage. He's fond of big boobs, but her small tits is an exemption. He licked his lips.

"If you are not following me then why are you here?" Lihim siyang nadismaya nang takpan nito ang dibdib.

"I own this condominium building," Ngumisi siya nang mapuna ang gulat sa mukha nito. "So I guess we're neighbours."

"So?" malamig nitong utas. Her eyes were pissed.

"So it means I'll get to see you everyday," kindat niya.

"Stop flirting with me."

"Chill baby, I'm not flirting, I'm just being friendly." May sasabihin pa sana siya rito nang tumalikod na ito papasok sa loob ng kwarto nito.

I'll get you, baby. You'll see...