Angela
I was busy making chamomile tea when Asher approached me.
“Mommy, is there something wrong?”
I looked down at him and picked him up to put him at the counter top. He looked at me puzzled.
“It’s nothing, baby. Mommy is just thinking about something.”
He tilted his head looking even more puzzled than earlier.
I chuckled and softly pinched his cheeks.
“You don’t have to worry about me. You should sleep since Tita Ellisa will pick you up tomorrow. You have to stay in the headquarters since no one would be
AngelaI was in the ICU when I received a message from Ellisa that they had caught the driver.I looked at my brother whose body is full of bruises and has a numerous apparatus connected. I caressed his head before letting out a sigh.“I’ll be back, Kuya. Just hang in there.”I left the ICU Room and went to the interrogation room. Ellisa is already asking questions and the guy in his early 30’s is just shrugging and smiling as if he’s not guilty at all.Ken is in the Control Room and watching the interrogation but he looked so pissed.“What’s the update?”
AngelaIt was almost 7 A.M. when I woke up. Asher is still peacefully sleeping beside me and I softly smiled at the sight of him.I was getting my keys when I heard a soft knock from my door. I was greeted by Ellisa and she handed me a paper bag. There was a custard cake and a large cup of hot caramel macchiato.“I’m pretty sure that you won’t get any breakfast on your way so I made sure to give you that. At least eat it on your way to work. You already look pale and tired.”“I will. Thank you.”“Hindi ka na ba talaga magpapapigil?” humalukipkip siya at tumingin sa akin.“They might get suspiciou
AngelaHalos twenty minutes din kami naghintay bago makaupo sa isa sa mga karinderya na nakahilera. Mahogany Market is known for the variety of Bulalo stalls and sometimes, it would take hours to get seated.“I wasn’t informed that you were also a fan of food stalls like these,” sabi ko habang itinatali ko ang buhok ko.“I really didn't like eating in these kinds of places before. But Ian insisted that I should try it sometimes.”“And now, you went here for the experience?”“Not really. I just kind of miss the place, the noise, and just like what I’ve said earlier. I want to eat Bulalo.”“Iba ka rin magcrave,
Rence We were on our way back to the parking lot when Angela asked me for the car keys and I just looked at her confused. She just sighed before looking at me directly into my eyes, “I’ll drive us back. You should take a rest.” “I can drive. You’re the one who should take a rest.” “I insist. Don’t worry I won’t crash the car with you in it.” She cracked a smile at me and I just shook my head in defeat before handing her the keys. I gave her a smirk and jokingly said, “So you’re saying that you would crash my car if you’re driving it alone?” “It depends on my mood. If you pissed me off when that day comes, I would probably crash it.” “You’re crazy.” “And you’re bossy.” I just laughed at her and went inside the car. It was rush hour when we were driving back to the company. And honestly, the lo fi music that Angela played made me more sleepy. “I told you that you can sleep. It’s a long drive.” “That’s why I need to stay up. I don’t want to feel alone when you’re driving.”
Angela“Finally! You’re here!”Hindi pa man din ako nakalalapit ay nabatukan na agad ako ni Ken.“I thought you'd be home before 7 p.m.! Asher is already asleep in your quarters. He’s been waiting for you. Your brother may still be in a coma, but he’s been showing a little bit of improvement. Seems like he's a fighter.”“I’m sorry. I was all over the place earlier and I didn’t notice we were already on our way to Tagaytay,” I gave him a paper bag before slyly smiled at him. “Sorry. Although I can’t promise I won’t do it next time. I still need a lot of favors from you.”Kinuha niya ang paper bag sa akin at inakma pang ihahampas sa akin. He gritted his teeth, “You shoul
AngelaProbability of Paternity: 99.9999%Patuloy pa rin ang panginginig ng kamay ko at paulit-ulit binabasa ang papel na hawak ko. Nalukot na lang iyon dahil na rin sa higpit ng pagkakahawak ko.Dali-dali kong kinuha ang laptop ko at ipinatong iyon sa table ko. Pero nang buksan ko iyon ay natulala ako.How am I supposed to find information from several years ago? Where do I even start? From the incident at the bar? Rence’s background information that I already have a background with? The legibility of the test?Ihinilamos ko ang kamay ko sa mukha ko at huminga nang malalim. I am still shaking and I glanced at Asher who’s still sleeping soundly.
Angela“Rence, my target,” I felt my voice begin to crack. “He’s Asher’s dad.” I looked at her and there I couldn't even see any emotions in her face or eyes. I guess it’s already a part of her. I guess that’s what makes her the current head of the organization. There are higher ups but they only act as a guide, and they mostly observe our decisions. They never intervene unless needed. Afterall, the higher ups are the retired elites.“Aren’t you supposed to tell Rence this right now instead of me?”She continued moving around and I just stood right here in my place speechless.“Look, Angela. If he is indeed Asher’s dad, he has the right to know.”“He will take him away.”&nbs
RenceI stared at my phone and kept refreshing my email a few times, thinking that I just read Angela’s message wrong. But it is clearly stated in the email that she is filing for a three day leave. Hanggang sa makalabas ako ng kwarto ay nakakunot pa rin ang noo ko.“Casimir, ang aga aga, bakit ganyan ang mukha mo?”Napalingon ako sa nagsalita, and I saw my dad sitting by the counter top drinking a cup of coffee. I took a quick glance around my condo and saw his luggage by the door. Looks like he really came.“Dad, it’s so early in the morning. Why are you nagging me?” I grabbed my cup and prepared my tea. If Angela’s not at the office, that only means I have to take my tea now. She will not be t
AngelaThe box fell out of my hands as I also fell into the ground. My whole body was shaking and I stared at the picture. The little girl from the picture was playing and I can clearly see her face.“Mommy!” Asher was shaking me and I just looked at him. I can see panic from his eyes but I can’t even let out a single word.This can’t be. Ashley died years ago and it was confirmed by the hospital.My tears started to fall and my senses became dull. Before I knew it, someone slapped me hard.It made me go back to reality and I realized I was already inside the apartment. Asher was behind Ellisa, who just slapped me with a worried lo
AngelaI am currently in the ICU and looking at Kuya Angelo. He’s still unconscious but Ken just told me that they will be moving him into a new room this day.“Mommy, is he gonna be okay?”I looked down at Asher and he’s also looking at him. There were tears in his eyes, and it breaks my heart more.“He will be. He promised to play with you, right?”“Yeah, but he should really take a good rest. He has a lot of wounds, and I know that hurts.”I sat on his level and brushed some hair strands that covered his eyes.“Are you going to help me take care of your
RenceI stared at my phone and kept refreshing my email a few times, thinking that I just read Angela’s message wrong. But it is clearly stated in the email that she is filing for a three day leave. Hanggang sa makalabas ako ng kwarto ay nakakunot pa rin ang noo ko.“Casimir, ang aga aga, bakit ganyan ang mukha mo?”Napalingon ako sa nagsalita, and I saw my dad sitting by the counter top drinking a cup of coffee. I took a quick glance around my condo and saw his luggage by the door. Looks like he really came.“Dad, it’s so early in the morning. Why are you nagging me?” I grabbed my cup and prepared my tea. If Angela’s not at the office, that only means I have to take my tea now. She will not be t
Angela“Rence, my target,” I felt my voice begin to crack. “He’s Asher’s dad.” I looked at her and there I couldn't even see any emotions in her face or eyes. I guess it’s already a part of her. I guess that’s what makes her the current head of the organization. There are higher ups but they only act as a guide, and they mostly observe our decisions. They never intervene unless needed. Afterall, the higher ups are the retired elites.“Aren’t you supposed to tell Rence this right now instead of me?”She continued moving around and I just stood right here in my place speechless.“Look, Angela. If he is indeed Asher’s dad, he has the right to know.”“He will take him away.”&nbs
AngelaProbability of Paternity: 99.9999%Patuloy pa rin ang panginginig ng kamay ko at paulit-ulit binabasa ang papel na hawak ko. Nalukot na lang iyon dahil na rin sa higpit ng pagkakahawak ko.Dali-dali kong kinuha ang laptop ko at ipinatong iyon sa table ko. Pero nang buksan ko iyon ay natulala ako.How am I supposed to find information from several years ago? Where do I even start? From the incident at the bar? Rence’s background information that I already have a background with? The legibility of the test?Ihinilamos ko ang kamay ko sa mukha ko at huminga nang malalim. I am still shaking and I glanced at Asher who’s still sleeping soundly.
Angela“Finally! You’re here!”Hindi pa man din ako nakalalapit ay nabatukan na agad ako ni Ken.“I thought you'd be home before 7 p.m.! Asher is already asleep in your quarters. He’s been waiting for you. Your brother may still be in a coma, but he’s been showing a little bit of improvement. Seems like he's a fighter.”“I’m sorry. I was all over the place earlier and I didn’t notice we were already on our way to Tagaytay,” I gave him a paper bag before slyly smiled at him. “Sorry. Although I can’t promise I won’t do it next time. I still need a lot of favors from you.”Kinuha niya ang paper bag sa akin at inakma pang ihahampas sa akin. He gritted his teeth, “You shoul
Rence We were on our way back to the parking lot when Angela asked me for the car keys and I just looked at her confused. She just sighed before looking at me directly into my eyes, “I’ll drive us back. You should take a rest.” “I can drive. You’re the one who should take a rest.” “I insist. Don’t worry I won’t crash the car with you in it.” She cracked a smile at me and I just shook my head in defeat before handing her the keys. I gave her a smirk and jokingly said, “So you’re saying that you would crash my car if you’re driving it alone?” “It depends on my mood. If you pissed me off when that day comes, I would probably crash it.” “You’re crazy.” “And you’re bossy.” I just laughed at her and went inside the car. It was rush hour when we were driving back to the company. And honestly, the lo fi music that Angela played made me more sleepy. “I told you that you can sleep. It’s a long drive.” “That’s why I need to stay up. I don’t want to feel alone when you’re driving.”
AngelaHalos twenty minutes din kami naghintay bago makaupo sa isa sa mga karinderya na nakahilera. Mahogany Market is known for the variety of Bulalo stalls and sometimes, it would take hours to get seated.“I wasn’t informed that you were also a fan of food stalls like these,” sabi ko habang itinatali ko ang buhok ko.“I really didn't like eating in these kinds of places before. But Ian insisted that I should try it sometimes.”“And now, you went here for the experience?”“Not really. I just kind of miss the place, the noise, and just like what I’ve said earlier. I want to eat Bulalo.”“Iba ka rin magcrave,
AngelaIt was almost 7 A.M. when I woke up. Asher is still peacefully sleeping beside me and I softly smiled at the sight of him.I was getting my keys when I heard a soft knock from my door. I was greeted by Ellisa and she handed me a paper bag. There was a custard cake and a large cup of hot caramel macchiato.“I’m pretty sure that you won’t get any breakfast on your way so I made sure to give you that. At least eat it on your way to work. You already look pale and tired.”“I will. Thank you.”“Hindi ka na ba talaga magpapapigil?” humalukipkip siya at tumingin sa akin.“They might get suspiciou