RAIN's Point of viewTWO days passed, I didn't see Ali again since the night he hugged me in my room. He didn't even say goodbye. He didn't say anything and every time I asked my parents, they couldn't answer either.My concern for Ali was rising even if I tried to stop myself. I know I have no right to feel that way but I can't help it.Carrying the book and cell phone, I went down to the living room. I noticed the mother sitting there quietly and deep in thought. I approached it."Mommy, what are you doing here alone?"It seemed surprised by my presence. "It's you, Rain. I was just thinking about something. You, where are you going?" It looked at my hand."I'm just going to read this book in the garden. I'm bored in the room. Where are Aliona? I don't think I can see them." I turned around."Aliona went somewhere with Apollo. I haven't seen Azariah yet." He looked at me. "Are you hungry?"I shook my head. "Would you like to come with me to the garden? The air is fresh there because
CHAPTER 21 —The TruthTHIRD POVRain felt her mommy's hand tighten slightly."You say it, Ali." Her daddy even stepped back to give Ali space but she didn't step.She looked at him directly. "Atty. Reymundo is a close friend of mine. He is your grandmother's lawyer.""Your friend?""One of my best friends. He is also one of Donya Aitana's students.""Then?""I know what is written in Donya Aintana's Last Will and Testament because I was with her when she made it."Her forehead was wrinkled while listening."Almost all of your abuela's wealth is named after you," Ali spoke to her calmly but seriously.Her eyes widened. "To m-me?""Yes.""Rain, whatever your Daddy and Ali say, please, just obey. We are worried," said her mommy.She didn't answer. She couldn't believe it. Her grandmother has many children as well as grandchildren. That's why she wondered why it was only named after her."But why all mine?" she asked."As I mentioned to you, you are Donya Aitana's favorite granddaughter."
CHAPTER 22—The Last WillRain's POV"I am Aitana De Lara. Seventy years old, I leave 50 percent of the property to my sons Merceditas, Eliseo, and Elmer.""Wait a minute, attorney. Why only fifty percent?" Uncle Eliseo asked the lawyer."Is it okay if I finish reading it all first?""Ah, sure. I'm sorry." He apologizes.The lawyer continued. "Fifty percent of this covers the plants." Many businesses mention the lawyer, and we just listen.The faces of my uncles and aunties show their dislike for the last will."Meanwhile, the remaining fifty percent will be left to my granddaughter Rain Ember. This includes the entire Villa Floris.""What!?" Auntie Merceditas suddenly asked. It frowned. How can half of mom's property go to Rain? She is just a grandchild, an attorney. We are her children."Azariah held her mother. "Mommy, calm down."But Auntie Merceditas ignored Azariah. "Attorney, maybe you're just making a mistake."The lawyer smiled. "I can't be wrong, Mrs. Gustaves."Auntie's eyes
CHAPTER 23—Seemed to be in HurryRain's point of viewIt's night, but what I've been feeling since earlier is still the same. I didn't eat dinner because I didn't feel like it. Whatever comes to mindFrom what I saw and heard earlier from my auntie Merceditas, I know that she will not immediately accept those in the last will.I jumped up when someone knocked. I slowly approached the door and opened it from the outside."Hi!""Azariah?" I was surprised to see my cousin outside, but what surprised me more was that her eyes were red and swollen. It looks like she is crying."Can I come in?" Even though Azariah looked like that, she still managed to smile at me.Yeah. Come on, come in." I widened the door opening to let her in.When my cousin entered, she suddenly hugged me while crying. I wanted to know what happened, but it was better to keep quiet. I just let her cry first when she cried.After a few minutes, she gave up hugging me."I'm sorry. I made you cry. I messed up your clothes
CHAPTER 24—A Person Outside The WindowRain' Point of ViewI was nervous because of Ali's voice on the other line. I tried to call him again but his phone was switched off. I am wondering. I want to go down to see him but I'm afraid.I climbed on top of the bed. I tried calling Ali's number again but still the same. I'm really nervous and restless.I took a cardigan and put it on. I left the room with the cell phone. I slowly came down from the living room and went to the kitchen. I will look for Ali there first. It's a bit dark throughout the living room going to the kitchen because only the lights on the wall are on and it's not that bright. I even noticed the plate I used earlier in the sink.When I still didn't see Ali, I went to the library but there was no one. The silence was deafening all around. I took a deep breath. Maybe it would be better if I just went back to my room.I was at the bottom of the stairs when I noticed a shadow of a person outside the window. I bowed down.
CHAPTER 25 — La Arma CounterspyRain's point of view"Didn't I tell you not to leave your room, especially at such a time? Why are you so stubborn?" Ali's voice rose slightly when he told me that.I met his gaze. "Why are you angry?" Even though I was nervous, I still managed to ask him that."I'm not angry. It's just annoying because your stubbornness—""I was just worried about you, so I came down to look for you!" I said, because that's the truth. I couldn't calm myself down."Rain, that's enough."My chest heaved. I looked at Mom. "I'm going up to my room." I didn't wait for their answer and turned back. I left the parents' room feeling bad for Ali.I was on the stairs when I heard Ali's voice calling my name. I didn't pay attention to him. I continued to my room and, upon entering, went straight to the window. I opened it to let fresh air in.I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. I'm annoyed with Ali, but I'm even more annoyed with myself because I think I'm too wor
CHAPTER 26—Where To Go?Rain's point of viewFor the last few days, I have been thinking about La Arma Countryspy. Just thinking about being the one in charge makes my head hurt. Even if it is said that Ali will help me, it is still different when I have knowledge of such a business. Too delicate and complicated."Hey! You've been an idiot for a while!" said Azariah while we were in the garden. Aliona was with us but took food from the kitchen.I immediately smiled at her. No one can know about the secret agency or our grandmother's business."I was just thinking about when we're going home.""You want to go home? Don't you want to be here?" she asked.I looked at the plants. "It's not that I don't want to be here, Azariah. Of course, our house is there. My parents and I live there."She nodded. "But this ancestral house is yours. It's your house.""Yes, but you and Auntie Merceditas are living here too." I turned around.My cousin sat down. "Wait. Do you mean it's okay with you that
CHAPTER 27Rain's Point of ViewOur car STOPPED at a five storey building where, even from the outside, it is obvious that the construction is modern. The wall is made of glass but because of the blinder, you can't see what's inside.Ali's car door opened to me almost gaping in awe of the place. My hair was still welded and you immediately pulled it out."This place is beautiful. But why does it seem like we are in the middle of the forest?" I frowned at the question because when we were on our way here, I noticed that this place is remote. There are many trees and I can even see mountains.This is also the only building here and there is nothing else standing around. It has a high fence at the highest part, there is an electric cable where there is a sign that the electricity is active there."It's up to me to explain. Let's go."I followed Ali when he walked. I noticed the guards with different maroon uniforms. It's not like what the police or soldiers wear, but it's obvious that th