Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Beginning

“No! Mom!” I shouted while crying. Nakatingin ako sa ina kong tinutukan ng baril. I cants see her face thoroughly, her image is vague and blurry. I can't see her!

“Not my daughter please!” my mother whined. Nakaluhod siya sa harap ng lalaking pumatay sa ama ko.

Nakatambad sa harap ko ngayon Ang walang buhay at duguan na katawan ng magulang ko.

I saw it with my own two eyes how my family died. Resentment and anger swallowed me, I survived, only me survive when a man, Leonardo Woodward, my boss, my foster father saved me. Niligtas nya ako.

I woke up from my heavy sleep because of the hard knockings. Arghh another nightmare!

“Esabella! Esabella!” Someone shouted.

I opened the door and saw Captain Dwayne Gregor. Ano Kailangan nya sa gantong oras‽

“What?” Saad ko habang tinitignan sya ng matamlay. Inaantok pa ako.

“Mr. Leo want to talk to you. Gusto ka nyang makausap kaya ayusin mo na ang sarili mo.” He  said in a bossy sound at umalis.

I fixed myself immediately. Naligo at nagbihis na. After It, bumaba na ako.

“You called, Father?” I asked  him in a lame tone. He smiled at me.

“Esa, looks like you're out of yourself.” He said and he went towards me. Nakangiti s'ya sa akin na para bang may gusto s'yang sabihin.

“I'm still sleepy but Dwayne knocked so hard. My head hurts, Dad!” I hissed and he chuckled. He's Leonardo Woodward, my foster father. He treats me so good more thant how he treats his own son. His wife died years ago, well, that woman is so blunty, di kami nagkakasundo nun.

“Well, I'm sorry about that but it is urgent,” Saad nya at hinawakan ang buhok ko.

“May bagong misyon ka.” he added. “Is that okay with you?” He asked and I nodded.

“Gagawin ko lahat Ng gusto mo, Dad. Except that I'm a good daughter nangako na ako!” Saad ko at Sabay kaming tumawa. I promised to do everything, anything he wants me to do, utang ko lahat sa kanya. Wala ako ngayon dito, hindi ako nakatayo dito kung hindi dahil sa kanya.

“Kung ganun, gawin mo Ang dapat gawin. Make this mission a success.” Saad nya at tumango ako.

“Sisimulan ko na kaagad!” I answered and focused on him. Another adventure for me.

Naghanda na ako para sa misyon ko

TARGET FOUND. The old man was seating in the restaurant chair talking with another business man. I stood and focused the gun on my target. Hindi sya gaano ka tanda but I know he's an easy one. Mukha naman syang lampa tsk.

“No. 04! No. 04!” someone called in my radio. Sa boses nito ay parang may masamang nangyari.

“No. 04 on call.” sagot ko dito.

“Change position, the asset died.” Someone reported. I'm wearing a bold and thick jacket and an army jeans. I took off my jacket and jeans kaya tumambad ang damit na nakatago. I'm just wearing a sleeveless dress right now.

“Copy that.” I said and stood up. I went to the second position, I will get the case and kill the man after. Walang silbi ang asset na kinuha, too clumsy. Walang silbi! Tch.

Pumunta kaagad ako malapit sa target. I went closer to there table and sat in the nearest one, the target is on my back. Nakaposisyon na ako para sa pagkuha ng case. Madali lang ito kaso maraming Tao.

I was startled when I heard a gun shot. Nagkagulo Ang mga Tao, lahat ay nag panic. I stood up at hinanap Ang target, Fuck! Everything is mess up. Everyone is panicking and crowding out. Sinong gago Ang pagpaputok‽ Nawala ang target.

I saw a man who took the case, all black and went to the crowd not to be seen but I followed him. Sinundan at sinundan ko sya, bigla syang tumigil sa Isang lugar. I never failed on mission, not even once. We arrive in a quiet, dark and sturdy place. He stopped. I took out my gun.

“Give me the case!” I said at itinutok ang baril sa ulo nya.

“One of Leo's Puppet, huh?” Saad nito at hinarap ako. He smiled at me evilly and I raise my eyebrows.

“I'm sorry little girl, it's an important mission.” he added. Sinong nag utos sa kanya? Well, maraming kalaban.

Wala kang mapapagkakatiwalaan, lahat ng Tao kalaban mo. You shouldn't give your trust to anyone. Wala kang mapapala sa pagititwala nila, tatraydurin ka lang.

“More important than your life?” I said and attempted to pull the trigger but he jumped to me, kicking the gun away.  Pinatid nya ako na dahilan ng pag atras ko. I tried to attack him again but I stopped when he chuckled.

“Don't fight me little girl.” he said and I just smirked on him. Hindi ako Bata! I'm not a little girl you asshole!

Sinugod ko sya. I kicked him again and again na naging dahilan sa pag atras nya. He was out of balanced so I took the chance to brutally attack him.

I punched him that have been the reason for him to went down the ground. Na upo sya dahil dito. I was about to strike his neck but he twisted my arms.

“Argh!” I groaned because of pain when he twisted my arms.

I jumped and kicked him away. Pareho kaming natumba dahil hawak hawak parin nya Ang kamay ko. I took out my knife out of the dress pocket and stabbed his hands.

“Ahh!” Sigaw nya at nabitawan Ang kamay ko. I wrapped my legs around his neck and twisted it. Pagkatapos na mabali Ang leeg nito ay sinaksak ko sya sa leeg gamit ang table knife na dala ko. I smirked when his blood flow.

“I'm not a little girl, stupid!” I said at pinulot ko Ang case, ang baril at dinala ito. I walked away from his dead body.

“I'm done! Track my GPS para sunduin ako.” utos ko sa sino man ang nasa kabilang linya.

I waited for some minutes, naiinip na ako. More minutes passed by, A car arrive para sunduin ako. I hastily went inside the car.

“Ang tagal!” pagreklamo ko sa butler na pinadala.

“My deepest apology, Princess.” Saad nya at ibinaling ko Ang tingin sa labas ng kotse. He started the engine and drive the car fast.

We went back to the mansion with my accomplished mission.

“Well done No. 04.” No. 02 greeted with a smile, Bailey Vaughn, my Superior. Siya ang nag train sa akin. Marami akong natutunan sa kanya. Magaling sya pero may pagkagago din.

“I once never failed, Mr. Vaughn!” I said and smiled back. Nagpatuloy ako sa paglalakad papunta kay ama, sumabay na sa akin si Bailey.

“Look at you, Esa. 19 years old ka ba talaga?” saad nya at napalingo lingo.

Sa batang edad ko ay nakapatay na ako. I started to train when I was 10, I got my first mission in my 18th birthday.  It was a year but I killed lots of enemies in a short time.

“Sa tingin ko parang 35 years old kana!” Pabiro nyang saad at tiningnan ko sya. I stopped walking and he also stopped. I raise my eyebrows.

“I killed hundreds of people, do you want to be part of them?” Pabiro ko ding Saad dito then he chuckled.

“Tinatakot mo ba Superior mo?” He crossed his arms and I shook my head.

“Shut the fuck off, Bailey!” I scoffed. Nagtawanan kami. Pagpatuloy kami sa paglalakad papunta sa ama ko, ama naming lahat.

We went to Mr. Leo, he is seating in that fabulous couch again, like a king in his throne. Well, he is a king, my king. Nirerespeto ko s'ya Ng subra, malaki ang utang na loob ko sa kanya. Hindi lang dahil sya ang foster father ko kundi utang ko din Ang buhay ko sa kanya.

“Well done, Esa!” He said while clapping. I handed him the case and a satisfied smile drew in his lips.

“Ginagawa ko ang dapat!” Saad ko at tumango s'ya. Tumayo s'ya at lumapit sa akin.

“I'm so proud of you, my princess!” Saad nya at hinabi Ang mataas Kong buhok. Ngumiti ako sa kanya. Parang may gusto syang sabihin sa akin.

“May gusto ka bang sabihin, Dad?” I asked then he smiled.

“Kilala mo talaga ako,” Pabiro nyang saad at ngumiti.

“Ano 'yon?” Tanong ko at nagbugtong hininga s'ya.

“Esa, I'm thinking of it for a long time. You should.... Ahmmm go to university.” he said and I shook my head. Not this again...

Ayaw kong pumasok sa mga university nakakaumay at isa pa ayaw ko makihalobilo sa tao, sa ibang tao maliban sa kasama namin sa corp. I never had friends, I don't need friends.

“Father, I don't want to go to some shits. I don't like university, you know that.” I said and sighed.

“Do it for me.” Saad nya and I fakely smiled.

“Its a special request from me.” Saad nya at tiningnan ako. I sighed.

“You Should go, don't worry you will still receive missions, like what you want.” He said and patted my back.

“Ayaw ko, Dad!” Pagrerebelde ko at umiling s'ya. Hayss...

“Utos ko iyon!” Saad nya kaya nagbugtong hininga ako.

“Okay! Alam mong talo ako kapag utos na.” I said and pouted. He chuckled.

“Ayaw kong ikulong mo Ang sarili mo sa bahay, Hindi ka Isang priso, Isa kang prinsesa, at Ang prinsesa'y dapat mag saya.” Saad nya at ngumiti ako. Napakaswerte ko, subra. Hindi nya ako totoong anak pero malaki ang pabor na binibigay nya sa akin.

“Go have a rest and tommorow your college life will start.” He said and went back to his couch.

Pumunta na ako sa Taas at nakasalubong ko Ang nag iisang anak ng Woodward, nagkakaisang totoong anak. Si Klinton Woodward.

“Esa!” Sigaw n'ya sa akin then I rolled my eyes.

“Woahh pumatay ka na naman?” Pabiro nyang saad. This is the reason why Dad don't like him.

“Keep your mouth shut or else—” Pinutol nya ako sa pagsasalita.

“Or else what? Papatayin mo ako? Go on, patayin mo.” Saad nya at nagbugtong hininga ako.

“Di ako pumapatol sa isip Bata, get lost!” Saad ko at naglakad papalayo sa kanya.

“I hate you, Esa!” Sigaw nya and I just waved my hands. Kung Hindi ka lang anak Ng WW Sana pinatay na kita. Dumeretso na ako sa Kwarto ko.

I lay down on my bed, staring at the empty ceiling again. I recalled the incident how Mr. Leo saved me and how I promised to him.

“Susundin ko lahat ng utos mo, pangako ko iyan.” Saad ng 10 years old na ako. Paulit ulit ito sa utak ko. I won't forget my dept.

“Esa!” May biglang Sumigaw sa labas Ng kwarto ko. Tumayo ako at binuksan ang pinto.

“Captain‽” Gulat kong saad. Why is Dwayne here?

“Let's go!” Saad nya at hinablot Ang kamay ko.

“Argh stop! I'm tired, gusto ko magpahinga.” Saad ko pero patuloy lang nya akong hinablot naglalakad. Where would this fucking man bring me?

“Sumama ka nalang ng walang Pagrerebelde, pwede ba?” Inis nyang saad.

“Hayss! Gusto ko matulog,” pagmumugnot ko but he keeps on dragging me until we arrived the dining room.

“Woahh!” saad ko nang Makita lahat ng paborito kong pagkain.

“Ako nagluto nang mga yan!” pahambog na saad ni Dwayne and i chuckled.

“So ano ito? From being a mafia captain to a certified chef? Ganun?” Pabiro ko ditong saad at Tumawa s'ya.

“Umupo ka na nga at kumain na lang, ang dami mong alam!” saad n'ya and we both chuckled.

Umupo ako at pinulot ang kobyertos, “Why don't you join me?” I invited him at umupo s'ya.

“Woahh grabe! Fulltime chef and mafia ah, ang swerte ko naman sayo!” pabiro kong saad.

Dwayne is my closest friend, s'ya ang Captain ng secret organization ng Woodward. Hhmm let us say that the fashion and cosmetic business namin is just a cover for the real business we have. Illegal business, killing, drugs, and many stuff.