Chapter 7

My work has kept me occupied for the past several days. I already forgot about our little argument with Steran when the hostage-taking occurred. Hindi ko siya masyadong pinapansin, kung nagkikita kami ay iniiwasan ko na lang para iwas away. Kung minsan wala sila sa opisina at kung minsan hindi naman kami nagkikita. I felt more comfortable there than I would be if I had seen them, especially Rylie. Palaging masama ang tingin sa 'kin o 'di kaya'y palagi akong pinag-iinitan ng ulo.

I'm not sure what her issue is. I'm not mistreating her in any manner. Maliban na lang kung tinatarayan niya ako o kung ngingisi siya, talagang binabara ko siya dahil nararapat lang ‘yon sa kanya. Masyadong nangingialam sa buhay ng iba. If I can't even keep my temper, she'll be dead meat if that happens.

"Rhett will be your partner from now on, and I hope you enjoy working with him," anunsyo ni Captain Maxton.

Nasa loob kami ng opisina niya ngayon, kasama si Rhett na