DRAGON 2

C H A P T E R 2: Family. 

TAHIMIK lang akong nakaupo rito sa likod habang katabi ang dalawang pulis sa magkabila'ng gilid ko.

They are blurting out incoherent things while an annoying smirk is plastered on their faces. They are probably too ecstatic at the fact that they are successful with their operation.

I know that they can put me behind those cold, solid bars and will also probably have numerous questions to throw on me in order to gather any information about my identity. Like; who's your father and where do you live, the kind of questions which I am really trying to avoid, so, I asked help from Keeper. Like what I’ve told you, I'm too lazy to fight against them.

Isang napakalakas na pagsabog ang aming narinig na nanggaling sa likod ng sinasakyan namin. Mabilis naman nilang sinilip ito mula sa gilid ng bintana, habang ang iba naman ay inilabas na mismo ang kanilang mga ulo upang makita ng mas maayos ang mga nangyayari. Kasabay din nito ay ang pagsabog naman ng tatlo pang sasakyan.

'Keeper.' I said at the back of my head. My lips slowly curved upward at the thought. Finally, I will be free from this vexatious period of my day.

Bigla kaming nakarinig nang sabay-sabay na putok ng baril na nanggagaling sa ere. Apat na helicopter na pagmamay-ari ni dad ang nakikipagbarilan sa mga pulis pati na rin sa dalawang chopper. 

This is the advantage when you are born with a silver spoon. Anything is possible. You can just order your men to come and pick you up when you’re stuck in a messed up situation. Jeez. 

Habang abala sila sa panonood sa kaganapan sa labas, kinuha ko ang pagkakataong ito para kunin yung aspili na nakatago sa itim na guwantes na suot ko at saka pinantusok ito sa butas ng posas upang makalas ang mga ito sa akin.

I heard the clicking sounds from the handcuffs, an indication that they are unlocked. You foolish cops can’t outsmart me. I am way clever than you think.

Palihim akong napangiti. Dahan-dahan kong tinanggal iyon sa dalawa kong kamay para hindi nila mapansin. Mabilis naman na pinaandar ang sinasakyan namin dahil pinauulanan na rin kami ng bala. 

"It's time." I whispered to myself. A whiff of adrenaline rushed inside every bit of my nerves, waking up each muscles on my body. Time to bring in some action.

Malakas kong siniko ang mukha nang katabi kong pulis sa kanang gilid at mabilis na hinablot ang baril sa tagiliran niya at saka pinaputok iyon sa isa pang katabi kong pulis sa kaliwa.

Blood scattered everywhere, my face is even covered with the said warm crimson fluid.

The police who's driving the car widened his eyes, surprised because of my swift move. "Stop the car or I'll shoot you." I commanded while pointing the gun on his head. My voice is filled with utter malice and vileness, and the police’s orbs are suddenly overflowing with a good mix of fear and horror.

He obeyed my command and stop the car midway. I immediately get out and stopped in front of the car, pointing the gun at its tires. I immediately shoot it to make sure that he will not follow me and put the gun at my back.

Nakita ko ang limang helicopter na pagmamay-ari namin na naghihintay ng aking utos dahil tapos na sila sa pakikipaglaban sa mga chopper sa kalangitan. 

The Demon Mafia never fail to make me proud. I prompted them to drop the rope. They understood what I meant and came to my place not far away.

I breathed heavily before jumping to reach the rope but suddenly, I felt blood pooled right out of my foot, someone has shoot me.

"G*dd*mn it!" I muttered a curse. 

Sunod-sunod na pagpapaputok ang aking narinig mula sa pagbabaril sa taong iyon. 

Bumagal ang mga paggalaw ng pangyayari sa paligid pati ang pagkakapit ko sa lubid. Muntik pa akong magkamali sa paghawak dahil sa pagbaril sa aking paanan, rason upang paulanin nila ng bala ang taong 'yon.

Hinila nila paitaas ang lubid na kinakapitan ko at mabilis na nilisan ang lugar na ito. 

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"Call the medics now!" Keeper shouted when he saw me injured, panic evident in his voice. Based on his expression and tensed shoulders, it was as if he was the one who's been shot when compared to me. But unfortunately, a tiny bit of pain failed to made me cry or even react. 

This guy is overreacting again. Main reason why I don't like him around me. For goodness' sake, he is way too soft for my liking.

Lagi siyang ganito kapag may nangyayaring masama sa akin na akala mo naman bago lang siya sa kanyang trabaho. 

Dinala niya ako sa basement para gamutin ang tama ng bala sa paanan ko. Doon din nakatago ang mga materyal na galing pa sa iba't ibang bansa kasama ang mga droga na binibenta ni dad sa mga kasosyo niya sa negosyo. 

He told me to rest first. After a couple of minutes, the medics came. He dismissed them after getting the things he needed. He wanted to take care of me alone.

He gently put my foot in his lap and started cleaning my wound. 

I raised my hand, ordering the guards to lend me a glass of whiskey. 

"Here, Queen." I bit my lower lip when I felt the sting.

That bastard. I shouldn’t have let him live but instead, shoot him directly on his head. I closed my eyes in order to calm myself and take a small sip of my whiskey. The cold liquor travelled down my throat, this is indeed a savory treat for such a disastrous night.

I sighed and put the glass back at the tray when a thought entered my mind. This is what I get from being too considerate to a person. B*stard. 

Hinablot ko ang baso at tuloy-tuloy na nilagok ito hanggang sa maubos. Ibinalik ko rin ito agad nang maubos ang laman ng baso sa tray at pinaalis siya. 

I fixed myself after Keeper is done tending my wound.

"Let's go." I ordered in an emotionless tone as I started standing. A person suddenly blocked my path and I gaze up only to see Keeper in front. He is staring at me directly.

"Queen, you are not yet fine! Your wound is still fresh," he remarked frustratedly.

I cannot help but laugh at this man’s reaction, "Keeper, I'm used to it. Hindi ka pa ba sanay sa akin?" I winked and softly tapped his shoulder, "Para sa kaalaman mo, ang pamilyang kinabibilangan ko ay mga demonyo. Ika nga ng lahat 'walang demonyong madaling mamatay',” I added then left. 

I ride at the car parked infront. I plopped myself on the leather seat, making myself comfortable.

I took a heavy sigh. I know I truly do not belong to that family but I need to lower my pride. For my own sake.

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I fixed my tuxedo before getting out of the limousine I rode while on my way to Palasyo De Mondragon, the place where my father live along with his new wife and family.

May mga katulong na nakahilera para sa pagbati sa akin at sa hulihan ay ang mayordoma ng palasyo marahil may nakapagsabi sa kanila na uuwi ako, isang balita na hindi nakarating sa mga tainga ni dad pati sa pamilya nito. Kung sa bagay, lagi naman ganito rito sa Palasyo de Mondragon may mga katulong na bubungad sa 'yo para batiin ka nila. 

This palace resembles like those of England’s. Inside, the walls are decorated with exquisite paintings of different famous painters while huge delicate vases can be spotted at varying parts of the hallway. The walls are filled with intricate carvings, carefully handmade swirls which will make you gawk upon first seeing. The ceiling will amaze you with its murals, along with the glory of its grandeur chandeliers.

Ilang taon na nga ba ang lumipas mula noong huling tumapak ako rito? Mga humigit-kumulang na apat na taon na ang nakakaraan.

Finally, after what seems like forever, I am able to set my foot on the place where I grew up.  

Katulad pa rin ng dati. Panahon lang ang nagbago at pakiramdam ko pa rin sa tuwing nandito ako para akong nasa impyerno. 

"Magandang gabi, Ice queen," bati nilang lahat sa akin habang pinagmamasdan ang dalawang malalaking pinto na gawa sa kahoy, kitang-kita rito sa aking kinatatayuan ang kulay dilaw na ilaw na nanggagaling sa aranya. Rinig na rinig din ang mga tawanan nilang magpapamilya mula rito sa labas. 

I smiled bitterly. "I'm so sick of this." I sighed before walking towards the stairs. 

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