One and Only

War 27

Zelene's POV

The three of us talked about bringing Mariel to the mansion to meet her sister. Napagalaman ko din na ang mga nagtatrabaho sa mansion ay makakauwi lang sa kanilang pamilya sa katapusan ng buwan except kung may special occasion such as holidays at kapag may emergency sa pamilya kaya alam kong matagal na simula nang nagkita ang dalawa. That's why I conviced the two of them to agree with my plan. 

I cannot believe that I am helping this girl this far! 

"I will convinced Kuya Henry." I said with finality in my voice as I stare at the two of them. Nandito kami sa labas ng kwarto ni Mariel para mag-usap. Pinagtitinginan na nga kami ng mga tao dito dahil sa dalawang kasama ko. How could I not forgot na mukhang mga greek Gods itong dalawa. Halos mabali na nga ang ulo nang isang nurse kakalingon sa dalawa. Pft.

"As if you can convince that cold hearted man." Randolph muttered kaya tinaasan ko siya ng kilay.

"Are you underestimating me?" Nanghahamon akong tumingin sa kaniya pero tinawanan lang nila ako. Aba! Huwag nila akong subukan at talagang gagawin ko 'yon!

After namin mag-usap ay bumalik ako sa loob ng kwarto para magpa-alam muna kay Mariel. Randolph suggested that he will just assign someone to check up on Mariel kaya tumango naman ako kaagad. Hindi ko pa sinabi kay Mariel ang tungkol sa napagu-usapan namin dahil gagawin ko iyong suprise. I love everything that's surprising.

We arrived home around 4 o'clock. Kaagad naman kaming sinalubong ng iba nang makapasok. Wala si Kuya Henry, as usual. Nagpapakita lang naman 'yon kapag may nangyayari sa bahay o kapag kakain na. He mostly lock himself inside his room or his office.

"Lagot ka kay Kuya!" Pananakot sa akin ni Dwayne at tumawa. Duh! Nag explain na naman ako kung bakit ko ginawa 'yon, no!

Kaso nga lang, nagsinungaling ako. Hihi!

"Tahimik." Saway ko at saka siya nilagpasan. Napasulyap naman ako kay Ged na nakatayo lang habang nakasimangot ang mukhang nakatingin sa amin. Nakasimangot. Na naman. Walang bago.

"Miss Zelene, the Young Master wants to summon you into his office." Sumalubong sa akin si Mr. Jung at yumuko sa harapan ko. Tahimik naman akong sumunod sa kaniya.

"Someone's going to die tonight~" Sumipol pa si Ged kaya nilingon ko siya. Umiwas naman siya ng tingin, nagmamaangan!

"Shut the f up."

"Oh! She just cuss! 'Kita niyo 'yon?! Isumbong na natin 'yan!"

"Tumahimik ka! I didn't say the word!"

Nang makarating sa harap ng office ni Kuya ay kumatok si Mr. Jung ng tatlong beses before he opened the door when we heard someone said "Come in" inside the room. Dahan-dahan akong pumasok dahil biglaan na lamang akong kinabahan! What the hell? Isama mo pa kung gaano kalamig sa loob dahil sa lakas ng aircon.

Freezer ba 'to?

"Take a sit, Zelene." Muntik na akong magulat nang bigla siyang magsalita, still not looking at me. I examined the paper works that was placed on his desk. Napakarami niyan, ah? Matatapos kaya niya 'yan?

"I said sit."

"I-Ito na nga." I immediately took a seat before the demon lost its temper.

"Explain starting from the start." He finally said after a minute of silence. Akala ko ay hindi na siya nagsasalita.

"As in from the start?" Tanong ko dito. Tinignan niya ako kaya napatikom ang bibig ko. Nakakatakot naman siyang tumingin. I fear nothing all my life pero sa isang tingin niya lang ay parang manliliit ka!

I took a deep breathe before telling to him from how I saw an injured girl that was obviously needed some help and there was none other than me who can help her that's why I bring her to the hospital. I didn't tell him the exact reason that cause of thd injury. I also told him that informing Dwayne about it didn't cross my mind anymore since I was 'panicking'.

Of course, what I was telling him was a half lie. Totoo namang kailangan niya nang tulong. He seemed convinced about it as he was listening to me. That's a relief. Fuck that No Lying rules. I can't just casually tell him that I faced a three man and one of them is armed. Duh! Mas hahaba ang usapan kapag nag tanong sila kung paano ko 'yon ginawa at kung sino ang mga 'yon. It's better to deal with it alone.

"It's a good thing that you helped someone but you shouldn't do that again. You are making everyone worried. I almost ordered hundreds of my men to search for you when Dwayne informed me that you had disappeared." He seriously said.

I looked at him clutching onto my hand, "I am sorry. Hindi na po mauulit." I sincerely said. He's making me guilty!

"Alright, you can take a rest now. The dinner will be served later." I sigh in relief when he finally let me go. Saka ko lang naalala ang tungkol doon sa pagkumbinsi sa kaniya. I still hadn't got the name of Mariel's older sister and that's what I am going to find out tomorrow when I visit her again after class. I don't even know why I'm doing this. If malaman nila Gel ang mga pinag-gagawa ko ay sure akong hindi sila maniniwala kung ako ba talaga 'to.

I just wanted to do something good this time.

WHILE the dinner is serving, I was playing on my fingers, stealing glances to Kuya Henry who was talking with his secretary about work matters. Iniipon ko pa ang lakas nang loob ko kung paano siya kumbinsihin that he would instantly agree. Ugh! I can do this!

"You are funny." Napalingon ako kay Randolph sa gilid ko na natatawang pinagmamasdan akong sumusulyap sa Kuya nila. Inismaran ko lang siya.

"Are you really going to do it?" Pabulong niyang tanong. I sigh before nodding. I can convinced him. If hindi, hindi 'yon pwede! But, he's too damn intimidating just his aura alone!

Hindi! I shouldn't feel such thing.

"Kuya," I called his attention when they finally done talking. He raised his brows at me waiting for me to continue. I glanced at Emerson who smiled encouraging me to say it.

"Iyong babaeng tinulungan ko..." I paused, hesitating to continue. "Spit it out, Zelene." He said sternly. 'Kita mo! Bakit mukha siyang galit?!

"Huwag na nga lang!" Pagbawi ko bago nagsimula nang kumain. Ayaw ko na ngang ituloy ang plano. Sapat na sigurong natulungan ko siya mula sa mga baklang 'yon.

She must be lonely while waiting for her sister.

Bwisit na utak! Why is this making me feel guilty! I'm not like this! I shouldn't feel such emotion. That will be the cause of my weakness. That shouldn't happen.

"Zelene, everyone has right to speak their mind so might as well tell me what's wrong." Napalingon ulit ako sa kaniya. His voice is now gentle pero bakas pa din ang awtoridad sa kaniyang boses. Sasabihin ko ba?

"Iyong Ate ng babaeng tinulungan ko kasi..." I once again hesitated but managed to continue, "...Dito nagtatrabaho..." I said. Tumitingin pa ako sa kahit saan direksyon dahil ayaw kong tumingin ng diretso sa mata niya. It's creepy.

Creepy? Lmfao!

"Continue,"

"Uhm... I just wanted to ask if she is allowed to come here to meet her sister? Alam kong bawal pa kasi lumabas ng mansion ang Ate niya kaya napag-isipan kong dalhin nalang siya dito–" I said continuously when he suddenly cut me off.

"Okay."

My eyes widened while looking at him in disbelief. That's all?! 'Okay'? No more questions?! He just agreed just like that?!

Not that I'm complaining but I felt like my eyes are sparkling right now in joy. Malaki ang ngiti kong tumingin kay Randolph at Emerson who's also schocked just like me! Now, sinong sabing cold hearted man na sinasabi ni Randolph kanina?!

"Thank you, Kuya. As in! Thank you!" He just smirked while looking at me in amusement. Kulang nalang ay magtatalon ako!

"What's going on?" Narinig kong bulong ni Dwayne.