Chapter Twenty
"Phoenix and Mamba, ready? ." Sphinx asked.
Chapter Twenty One “Let us all pray before we eat. Ms. Cindy please lead the prayer.” Sister Maria gave the mic to me.I accepted it and went to the middle of the makeshift stage.“Okay. Let’s bow down our heads. In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Lord, thank you for the meal that we are about to eat. Please help us always to remember the needs of others who don't have as much as us. Lord forgive us for all our sins. We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." I opened my eyes. I was overwhelmed with this emotion that I can't put into words. The smiles of the children were contagious. "Okay kids, attack!" I said laughing. I looked around to see Jacob helping Isaac to open his juice pack. With a smile, he gave the juice pack to the boy and gave him a high five. "The kids like him." Sister Maria said. We were both looking at them. "This is the first time I saw him with kids." I said, not leaving my eyes away from the scene. "I sa
Chapter Twenty Two"Carlo, I will be back before you know it. Ate has to work." I said.
Chapter Twenty Three"Phoenix, it's confirmed. They're from Montes group. They also have a pending warrant of arrest for the past two years." Sphinx gave the files of the two men who dropped the note to my Uncle's house two days ago. I gritted my teeth while reading the document. "You have to be careful Phoenix. They already knew your house." Adam said. Sphinx and I were in our hideout. Adam was the one you called for a meeting. I was using Sphinx's laptop to talk to him. "Thank you for the info. I have to borrow some of our gadgets here Sphinx, if you don't mind." I said and gave the laptop to him. "No problem. Just be careful using them in public." He said and gave the card to our private room. We lost millions worth of gadgets because of the arson in our old hideout. Sphinx just got started buying new stuff. "Okay. How about the black ferrari guy? Any update?" I asked. "Give us more time. Adam's working on that. Sphinx answered. I nodded. "Thank you for the help guys. I a
Chapter Twenty Four‘I miss you.’
Chapter Twenty FiveMonique asked me to come to her birthday party next week. She’ll be having a beach party in Puerto Galera. She did not stop until I said yes. “We will go shopping tomorrow, you want to come?” Monique asked.“I have work tomorrow. Sorry.” I answered, remembering Jessy’s schedule. “Aww. But that’s okay. I think our sizes are just the same. I’ll buy you a nice bikini.” She giggled and hugged me.“My girl is sexier than you. Flat.” Jacob snorted.My heart skipped a beat. “Mom! Jacob’s being an ass again!” Monique pouted and tried to hit him.I laughed when their mother scolded them. “I’m sorry about these kids, Cindy. Girls let’s go, so Jacob and Cindy can rest. It's late already.” Their Mother said and kissed both of my cheeks. “I’m so happy to finally meet you. I’ll see you next week?” She said.“Yes Ma’am.” I answered and looked at Jacob. “Hija, call me Tita Melissa. Jacob, be nice to her. I like her." She smiled and got in the van. "I like her more Mom. Take
Chapter Twenty SixCentaur handed a stick of cigarette to me. “Thanks.” I said and lit it with my lighter.We were waiting for Sphinx in our hideout. Mamba’s currently training her shooting skills.“Mamba’s improving.” Centaur said while watching Mamba.“Sphinx was right about her. I admit.” I replied.We have another meeting for our new mission today. “Yeah. I wonder if Sphinx will have a replacement for Griffin.” He said and threw the cigarette filter on the trashcan.“I guess we have to wait for that.” I answered.I watched as Sphinx’s car entered our space.I nodded my head when he came out. “Sorry, I’m late. Let’s proceed to the meeting room.” He said and walked to us.“Mamba lets go!” I shouted but I don’t think she heard me.She’s still firing her gun.“I’ll call for her.” I said and walked towards her.I waited till she emptied the magazine. I tapped her shoulder.“Sphinx here.” I tapped Mamba’s shoulder.She immediately turned to me.“Okay. I’ll be right there in a minute.
Chapter Twenty SevenI arranged our luggages on the built-in cabinet.
Chapter Twenty EightMonique passed the shot to me. Her face was so red already.