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Chapter 19 - unedited

Sulli's

"Ayon sa mga pulisya, naganap ang pagpatay sa biktima dakong alas-onse ng gabi sa loob ng isang kilalang restaurant at hindi maipagkakamaling ang suspek sa naganap na krimen ay walang iba kung hindi ang notorious criminal na si Kill."

Napalingon ako mula sa pagbabasa sa laptop nang mahagip ng pandinig ko ang binabalita ng reporter. Si Kill na naman. That criminal seems to love his or her work. Well, I don't even know the gender but nevertheless, Kill is really good in killing and hiding.

"We almost caught her pero mabilis itong nakatakas kahit na nakatamo siya ng tama ng bala mula sa mga kasamahan ko."

May bahid ng pagkairita ang boses ng pulis na ini-interview kahit na napaka-professional ng boses at tindig nito. I'm pretty sure at this crucial moment ay magpapatulong na sila sa mga bounty hunter para mas mapabilis ang paghahanap lalo na't halos abot-kamay na nila si Kill.

But then, who am I to concern myself on those news about criminals? Mas importante itong trabaho ko. Kaya imbes na manood ay pinatay ko na lang ang TV. I was about to work again when my phone vibrated. My heart automatically raced like hell. Just what the heck September is doing to me?

I swiped the screen and heard a little static.

"Sulli?"

I gulped at the sound of her voice. Parang may kakaiba. "Why?"

"Can you," She gasped like she's in pain. I frowned. What happened to her? "Can you please take care of my daughter? Mawawala kasi ako ng ilang araw."

"What? Wait, okay ka lang ba?" I asked in plain concern. I'm starting to get worried. Pakiramdam ko talaga may something na hindi maganda sa kanya, like she's suffering. "September?"

"Awe, my love's concern." I crunched my nose when I heard her chuckle. Napairap na lang ako nang gumawa siya ng sound na parang kinilig. "I feel significant and deeply loved..."

"Shut up."

"Ouch. You already broke my heart."

I huffed. Hindi ko maiwasang mapakamot sa ulo. Kaunti na lang at maaasar na 'ko. "Where are you?"

"Hmm..." She hummed. Nanatili akong tahimik at hinihintay lang siyang sumagot. "Secret!"

"September!" I nearly shouted. Ang hirap talaga kausapin ng maayos. I'm worried and all and she's being annoying. "Just what the fuck is your prob—"