I leaned on Ashmer while we stared at the lifeless bodies in front of us. It was only now that I realized our strength, resilience, and preparedness were insufficient for such an event. Maybe we had grown too complacent."We killed them, Ash," I said.I felt his embrace from behind, but at this moment, all I felt was pain. Pain and pity for the child who had been left behind by her family, for the child who hoped to save her family but was let down by us.We killed them. "Holy shit!" Agad na napaangat ako ng tingin. Si Percy and Gab. "Let's get out of here dahil hindi na safe ang buong palapag," asik ni Gab at hinila na ako. Meron na ring nagbuhat ng katawan ng mag-asawa at isa sa kambal nila.Matamlay na nagpatianod ako kay Gab hanggang sa makalabas na kami ng building. At para itago pa rin ang aming organisasyon ay ang kapanalig lang namin na police ang nandidito para mag-imbestiga pero front cover lang naman namin ang gagawin nilang imbestigasyon dahil kami mismo ang gaganti sa k
"Ha! Nothing? Are you sure? I told you, be honest this time, Marciella," Percy said through gritted teeth. I saw a different Percy now, and I knew I was the reason for her current state. Her eyes bore into me, filled with anger.I glanced at Ash, who remained expressionless, shifting his gaze between us, seemingly caught in the crossfire of emotions.Was he not going to say anything? Why was I the only one being accused here? Why did it feel like I was the one to blame?"I told you already, there's nothing between us.""I thought you were a straightforward person. Why can't you be straightforward with me, Marciella? Why can't you tell me that you love the person I love? Why can't you admit that you're hurt every time we're together? Why can't you confess that to me?"Percy yelled at me and stood up abruptly. I covered my forehead with my hand and hung my head, tears flowing suddenly and uncontrollably.I deserve it. To be hated and shouted at... I deserve it all."What kind of friend
Sitting there, I gazed vacantly at my bed. I couldn't fathom how and why all of this began on this very day. It was as if in the blink of an eye...My Percy was no more.Yet again, the sensation of warm tears running down my cheeks overwhelmed me. Even though I hadn't planned to cry, my tears flowed unreservedly. Like a relentless cascade from a towering waterfall, impossible to contain.["...Baka kasi masyado ko kayong sinanay sa mabait kong personality. Kahit ang ilog ay natutuyuan ng tubig, Marciella kaya 'wag kang magtaka."]Mariing napapikit ako at napayuko. I'm sorry, Percy. "Anak, magbihis ka na," untag sa akin ni Mommy. Marahan na tango lamang ang itinugon ko. Dahil sa sakit na nararamdaman ko ay parang nalunok ko na rin pati dila ko."Mom, ako na po muna bahala kay Marci," saad ni Gab na habang nasa tabi niya naman si Jinro. "Sige, anak. Marami pa rin kaming aasikasohin ng dad niyo. Kami na bahala sa kay...""Yeah, sige po," agad na putol ni Gab sa sasabihin pa sana ng mom
["Marciella, sana sinabi mo na lang ang totoo, eh. Sana hindi ako nasaktan nang ganito!""Percy, I'm sorry. Naduwag ako, I'm sorry. Kung maibabalik ko lang sa dati ang lahat, gagawin ko ang sinasabi mo, gagawin ko Percy.""But you did not!" Binunot niya ang baril na nasa kanyang tagiliran at ipinutok iyon direkta sa akin."Percy, no!" ]"Tita, wake up."Napabalikwas ako ng bangon. Nakapa ko pa ang dibdib ko dahil sa lakas ng kalabog ito. What was that? "Percy?" usal ko pa at inilibot ang paningin ko sa kabuuan ng aking kwarto pero wala naman akong nakita."Percy who, Tita Marci? It's me, Lyssa" saad ng bata na hindi ko alam kung bakit nasa kwarto ko na.Tumayo siya sa bed ko at inayos ang magulo kong buhok. Kinalma ako ang aking sarili.No, it was just a dream, Marci. Hindi ka magagawang patayin ni Percy for real. Nakokonsensiya ka lang."Nanaginip ka po ba?"Marahan na tango lang ang isinagot ko sa kanya. Niyakap niya ako sa aking leeg mula sa likuran."Pareho lang po tayo, napapan
All the PAs have gathered in the Conference Room, most likely to discuss the recent attack on GC Mall by an unidentified assailant.Currently, the mall is temporarily closed for renovations.Regarding the Snellenn Family Case, Ashmer and I have decided to keep it a confidential mission. Kenshane and I will be handling it. Gabriella was initially considered, but she still has a pending mission with Jinro, and agents can't take on double missions.Following this meeting, I'll have a conversation with Shane, and we'll review the CCTV footage from the day of the attack.What truly puzzles me, assuming the target is Snellenn, is the extent of the mall's damage. Something doesn't quite add up. Formulating a theory about this tragedy is proving to be a challenge. Nonetheless, I'm determined to uncover the entire story.Focus ka muna sa meeting na ito, Marci at baka makahalata silang lutang ka."Sana naman ay magsilbing leksyon sa ating lahat ang nangyari. Walang tutulog-tulog sa pagkakataong
"Pwede na kayong umalis," deklara ni Ashmer. Agad na tumayo kami ni Shane."Control room tayo," saad ko. Sumunod naman siya sa akin. Pareho kaming tahimik lang hanggang sa makapasok na kami. Prenteng nakahiga si Kendra sa sofa habang si Shines ay mabilis ang kamay na tumitipa sa keyboard."Maupo kayo inihanda ko na ang mga footage galing sa CCTV Cameras ng GC Mall." Naupo naman kami at mataman lang na nakinig sa mga sasabihin pa nito. "You entered the mall with Lovimer, Marciella." She pointed to the video footage from the surveillance cameras outside. "After three minutes, Gab, Jinro, Kenshane, and Percy also entered. When you entered, Shane, you were with this guy wearing a cap." She paused the video and zoomed in on the man."Oh, shit! He's the guy who shot himself," I exclaimed. Shane simply nodded."You mean... Oh God, why didn't we notice? We have a weapon detector, right? It's impossible that he wasn't detected. Besides, we had agents at the main entrance and exit, right?"
"Here it is. I'm finished, Madam," Shane said with a determined expression as she placed the folder on the table and took a seat.We were tucked away in a corner of the DH, preparing to exchange the information we had gathered. I had tasked her with investigating the guards on the 3rd floor of GC Mall, while I had gone to Brighton Village.All I can say about that place can be summed up in a three-letter word: "Wow." It's as if it has its own world with a unique set of rules and regulations. For now, all I know is that the village is secretly owned by a man named Andrew Snellenn, who happens to be Allen's father. Andrew passed away five years ago due to a heart attack, and Allen is the sole heir, inheriting all of his parents' wealth, making him the current owner of the village.His mother, Mrs. Allaiza Yue Snellenn, was a renowned lawyer. When her husband Andrew passed away, she fell into a deep depression, which ultimately took a toll on her own life.Truly a story of profound and e
I silently set the dishes I had prepared on the dining table, yet I remained stuck with that infuriating man.He was in the living room with the child, and he didn't make an effort to assist me. I found myself reduced to an instant cook and servant for this jerk. If it weren't for Lyssa's sake, I might have considered poisoning him.Are you certain that only Lyssa will be saddened, Marci?Of course not! His parents, siblings, cousins, and everyone associated with her would also be affected.Are you among those "associated with," as you put it? Haduf! Well, after my mission, that's no longer the case."Ashmer! Dalhin mo na rito ang bata at nang makakain na tayo. Bilis at may lakad pa kami ni Shane," asik ko pa. Nilingon niya ako at saka pinatay na ang TV at binuhat niya si Lyssa at pumasok na rin sa kitchen. "Baka may lason ang mga ito," pabulong niyang saad. Inirapan ko lang siya. As if naman big deal sa akin ang kamatayan niya. Mamatay siya o hindi wala akong pakialam."Huwag kang k