SAM'S POV
Sinundan ko nalang ng tingin ang galit na babae.
Geez.
I didn't know lapitin pala ang gagong 'to ng mga walang kwentang babae..
Shaking my head, my eyes took a quick scan of the building, studying its details and how ECC look like mula sa loob.
Malaki ang building na'to, with thirty floors and almost made up with glasses. At sa bisita meron sila rito tonight, I think maraming malilikom ang fundraising na'to dahil may mga celebrities din na dumalo.
My eyes narrowed at a distance when I spotted the main reason why I'm here tonight.
Frederico Asuncion. He was in his gray suit and was talking with the other men right now with drinks in their hands. Probably mga katrabaho nito.
My perfect chance to start my plan.
"Mr. del Fuero. Liam. Aalis na muna ako. I just have something important na gagawin. Please don't
SAM'S POVA date???A fucking date with him????!Hell no!Seeing the horror look on my face, the bastard just smirked at me.I think now was the right time to smack some sense out of him!"What's with that funny look on your face, Ms. Javier? Don't tell me you've expected me to just rescue your ass back there without even compensating my loss tonight?"I pursed my lips when he asked that while trying to sound innocent.He was really getting on my nerves now. But because I don't want to give him that satisfaction, I just crossed my arms and then forced a smile."Alright. A date ba kamo, Mr. del Fuero? Then fine. Let's go on a date later. I never know na ganito ka pala kadesperadong makasama ako for you to even pay more than a half million. By any chance, do you have any hidden feelings for me, Mr. Del Fuero? A roman
SAM'S POV I just gaped at the furious man before me. Not making any movement. And with how he was glaring down at me now, I think he was much more than angry. I just stayed there dumbfounded. But the more I stared at him, the more his face became familiar to me. I'm pretty sure na nakita ko na ang mokong na'to somewhere but I can't just point it out where. With his dark eyes and brows that could shoot daggers, straight pointed nose, small lips and sharp jaw with dark stubbles on it which added his hard facial appearance. I can say he was handsome. Yes. He's handsome but to hell with his handsomeness! Never malalaglag ang panty ko sa taong 'to!I am literally embarrassed being caught redhanded right now. oh no... "Are you deaf or nagbibingi-bingihan ka lang talaga?? I said anong ginagawa mo rito? Naninilip ka ba rito?!" I am what??! I couldn't believe this ma
SAM'S POVMy eyes instantly rolled upward nang marinig ko 'yon sa kanya. Trust him to ask me about his damn dress kaysa sa kondisyon namin if we still have our limbs intact.Tsk, tsk.Wala talagang ibang iniisip ang taong 'to kundi kwentahin lahat ng nagastos nito.Sighing out, I answered him with crossed arms."Wag kang mag-alala, babayaran ko nalang 'to kung gusto mo.. You seem so worried about it so yes, I'll definitely pay you for this. At syanga pala, okay na okay lang pala kami rito kung di mo pa alam na tiyak wala ka naman talagang balak alamin 'yon." Sarkastiko ko ng saad rito saka lalapit na sana sa umiiyak na babae but I frowned when Liam was already there, aiding the poor girl.I didn't know he was here as well.Well, siguro hindi ko agad ito napansin kanina dahil nakafocus lang ako kay Mr. Del Fuero while beating up a man.
SAM'S POV'Stop the case or you'll suffer the consequences.'I just shook my head when I remembered that text again this morning.Hindi ko na kailangan pang alamin kung kanino galing 'yon. With the progress of my case dahil sa nangyari kagabi, I'm sure kinakabahan na sila ngayon and to solve their problem, they'll definitely start with me. At eto nga, I received their stupid move.Threatening me.Tsk, tsk..They should've come up with a more smart idea than that.Kasalukuyan akong nagmamaneho ngayon papunta sa office namin. Kahit mga 2am na'ko ng madaling araw nakatulog kagabi, bumangon parin ako ng maaga because I have something important to do today. Never mind about my bruises.Something na related sa text na 'yon.Bukas na ang schedule ng hearing sa case na'to at naisubmit ko na ang report ko
Sam's POV A few hours had passed, I was just scribbling some note on my table when my phone suddenly vibrated inside my pocket. Leaning against my chair, I answered that when aunt Rose appeared on the screen. "Aunt--" "Samantha," I groaned at the mention of my first name. "Tumawag na naman sa'kin 'yong taong gustong bumili ng bahay mo and I already told them to talk to you himself. You're in your right age now anyway so ikaw ng bahala sa taong 'yon." I groaned again when I was reminded with that annoying buyer.
4 HOURS BEFORE THE KIDNAPPING......."Eto na ang lahat ng ebidensyang kailangan sa case ni Ms. Garcia, sir. I've already attached here the video with Frederico attacking his supposed victim last night.""Buti naman kung ganun, Javier. As always, maasahan nga talaga kita." He said with a nod without taking his eyes off at my report.Probably curious with it. Of course, sa hirap ba naman ng pinagdaanan ko kagabi, it should really be worth it to read."Judge Agustos. Siya' yong kapit ng subject sa batas kaya laging nadidismiss ang lahat ng kaso laban sa kanya."Agad itong nagtaas ng tingin sa'kin and looked at me in confusion."Are you saying na si Judge Roel Agustos ang tumutulong sa kanya?""Yes sir. Siya nga ang judge na'yon na laging naghahandle sa lahat ng trials ng subject so I traced the suspect's phone conversations and
Sam's POV'Kimber micro 9, a pretty standard, simple concealed carry and a light handgun...'I smiled when I was reminded with my new toy again, so happy and excited to use it. Kagagaling ko lang sa pagshoshopping ng mga kakailangan ko and I was walking towards my apartment now.Thanks to that bastard del Fuero. Nabili ko narin ang kailangan ko without spending any cents. Though that stingy bastard would surely pester me with how I spent his money, kevs! I'll just face him and his ire tomorrow.That if he'd even find out about me spending his precious money for some toy.My smile widened at that thought. Hindi naman masyadong matagal mamili ng mga susuotin ko, with the help of those sales ladies and a little instruction from me, nakapili agad sila ng mga work outfits na bagay sa'kin. Just simple but with class outfits and comfy as well if I want to kick some asses
Sam's POVI took a deep breath as I stared at the old two storey house from my car, feeling like I was suddenly out of breath just staring at it.Our old house..Good old memories started to creep in my mind but I quickly blocked those memories off my system. Now's not the time for that.Medyo papalubog palang ang araw so I can still clearly see the details of the house.Halatang matagal ng wala ng nakatira sa bahay na'to dahil sa masukal na garden nito and it's faded cream colored walls.Kahit masakit man balikan ang bahay na'to, this isn't the time to be weak and be bluer than my blackeye yesterday.If dad chose to hide his identity, then I think he had done that for a good cause. For us and for our safety. But given that he died with mom, then that means he failed his mission. And now it's my turn to know what was that file all about.
Six months later...SAM'S POV"I'll come and get you here before your out later. Remember that you're heavily pregnant now so you better behave and just put your sexy ass on your seat and let the other investigator do the outdoor job. Get that?"When I heard that more-like-of-a-threat reminder again--- my eyes automatically rolled upward at that.After a few months of being married to some bastard, halos araw-araw ko ng naririnig ang linyang 'to everytime na hinahatid ako nito sa trabaho. He just kept reminding me that I looked like a bloated balloon now dahil sa pagbubuntis ko.Kasalukuyan nga pala kaming nakatayo sa tabi ng sasakyan nito at sa harapan ng building na pinagtatrabahuan ko.Insisting that he'd drive me to my work everyday to ensure my safety. It won't even surprise me if he have secretly snuck some tracker on my phone just
SAM'S POVI was interrupted with my sleep when I felt someone moving beside me. I was supposed to ignore that interruptions dahil sa kagustuhan ko pang matulog pero nang maramdaman ko ng may umayos ng kumot ko, my eyes slowly fluttered open.The room was slightly dim but enough para makita ko ang nakangiting mukha ni Manang Rita."Pasensya na po kayo kung nagising ko po kayo. Tiniyak ko lang na hindi po kayo malalamigan rito." Nakangiting bungad nito sa'kin.I just nodded and smiled at her kindness before I slowly got up on my back. I think I have sleep enough dahil parang gumaan na ngayon ang pakiramdam ko.Glancing up at the wall clock across the roo, I checked the time and it said it was just eight in the evening."Iiwan ko na po muna kayo ma'am.. Pupuntahan ko lang muna sandali si sir Cameron sa baba." Paalam pa nito and then with that, tatalikod
ENRICO'S POV"Say hi to Nickandro's soul for me, Ms. Javier.." Nakangiting paalam ko sa kawawang babae sa harapan ko before pulling the trigger of my gun.A loud gunshot rang through the background and then I felt something struck into my back. I frowned when it started to feel numb and that burning sensation behind me. So painful which caused my nerves began to tremble.And then I felt that hot liquids gashed through my back.I choked out a cough kasabay ng pagluwag ng pagkakahawak ko sa baril hanggang sa tuluyan na itong mahulog sa damuhan"A-Anong...."I weakly gazed down at the woman before me, a woman who hadn't even blinked an eye or showing any fear in her eyes.Nanatili parin itong nakatitig sa'kin without even moving a bit on her knees."A-Anong g-ginawa----" Before I could even complete my sentence, I
SAM'S POVI heaved up a deep breath when I stopped at the side of that familiar road where my nightmare had begun. The exact place where everything had started and should end. At balak kong tapusin ito ngayon mismo.Unbuckling my seatbelt, agad ko ng inayos ang pagkakatali ng buhok ko before I got out of the car. Cold air greeted me pagkalabas ko palang ng sasakyan.Scanning the place around, I can't see any car around other than mine. Glancing down at my wristwatch, it says quarter before four in the afternoon. Madalang lang ang mga sasakyan na dumadaan rito lalo na sa mga oras na ito. Only my even breathings and the chirping of birds and trees being swayed by the wind can be heard around.Ignoring the time, agad na'kong naglakad papasok sa medyo masukal na bahagi sa gilid ng daang 'yon. Sa lugar malapit sa pinangyarihan ng insidente noon, cautious with my footsteps. Maraming taon n
JOHN ENRIQUEZ'S POV"Sarado na ang utak nya. She won't take any explanations from me so asking her forgiveness now is impossible." nanlulumong saad ko while sullenly staring at my hands before me.Halos isang oras na ang nakakalipas since Samantha left. At halos isang oras narin akong hindi mapakali."We have to give her time, papa. Naniniwala syang ikaw ang pumatay sa mga taong nag-aruga sa kanya so I know it's hard for her to accept you but in time, I know she will."Hearing that reassuring answer from my son, a scoff escaped from me while shaking my head.Kahit na gusto kong umasa na posible ang mga sinasabi nito, her outburst awhile ago was just the proof na malabo ng mangyari 'yon.Right after Samantha had left, agad naman itong dumating rito in a hope that he'd get the chance to talk to her kasama ako. But unfortunately, he hadn't get any."I do
CAMERON'S POV"Mr. Tañada, please let's not argue about this. The list will stay in my hands and this shouldn't be exposed to the public till it's necessary. Maraming matutumbang kompanya kapag inilabas natin ito pero marami rin naman tayong masasagasaan dahil dito." I explained to the old man sitting on my right.A few hawkish eyes around were on me. We were having this meeting with the board for over an hour now and I'm starting to get annoyed with these men kept pestering me to expose the list of people involved in John Enriquez's illegal activities. Not that I don't want to crush those men out of the business world, nag-iingat lang ako.I was called here for this urgent meeting with the board dahil sa mga kagustuhan ng mga tarantadong 'to na ilabas ko ang baho ng mga kalaban namin. Of course to benefit with it."You know these will benefit us, Mr. Del Fuero. Kapag nailabas natin
SAM'S POV"Pusasan mo na." Rinig kong saad ng isang lalake sa may bandang likuran ko and then a squeaking sound of some metals followed.I didn't turned to that way as I just kept staring at my clasped hands before me.This is it. I have to do this before I move on to the last step of this mission. I just have to hear his voice.Inhaling deeply, I prepared myself for the second wave of the storm kahit na ang lakas na ng tibok ng puso ko.Alam ko na kung kanino ang singsing na'yon and all I have to do here is to confirm my first suspicion.Ang magaling kong ama ang itinuturo ng file na'yon kaya naman ngayon, kailangan kong makita at marinig man lang ang boses nito.I stiffened on my seat when I suddenly felt a presence towering over me. Dahilan para mahagip ko ang hininga ko dahil sa kaba while my clasped hands started to get clammy.
SAM'S POV"What are you planning to do now?"When I heard him asked that from my left, I gazed at his way before I gave him a small smile. He's driving us back to his home now at simula pa kagabi, halos di na'ko makatulog ng maayos sa kakaisip kung ano ang dapat kong gawin.Should I give into that man's deal or should I just end this mess on my own? Without dragging anyone into this. Into my mess. Without dragging Cameron into this, lalong-lalo na ang magiging baby namin."....You don't want to despise the man you're so fond of, do you?""Fond means... Someone you've trusted so much, Ms. Javier. Someone you've cared so much.."When that echoed in my head again, I can't help but heaved out a deep breath before I answered him."I'm thinking..."He gave me an expectant glance when I trailed that off.
SAM'S POV"They're dead!"Nang marinig ko ang boses na'yon mula sa labas, I rattled in my seat. Sinong tinutukoy nila? Nasaan ba'ko? A bit disoriented with what was going on around me, I looked around for any signs of where I was.A broken windshields, shards of glasses scattered everywhere.. at the seats and then on the floor.In a car. I'm inside a car right now and-----I froze when my gaze landed on the two persons occupying the frontseats. They were silent and not even moving one bit.I tried to reach them out to check if who they are but I wasn't able to do that nang bigla nalang bumukas ang pintuan mula sa tabi ko and then a familiar face appeared. A face that I could never forget and forgive."We don't need to ki