Chapter 21

Heaven in Hell

Binaba ko ang monitor nang marinig ang pagpasok ni Gracy sa aking office. She saw the monitor on my table. Napataas ang kilay nito.

“Still watching the Valleros?”

I’ve been monitoring the Valleros for a few days now and so far, wala naman akong suspicious moves na napapansin. Thanks to the painting I placed there. Tinanggal ko nalang ang earphones bago sinagot si Gracy.

“None.”

“I know we have concrete evidences that they are involved with Tito’s death pero paano kung si Mateo lang talaga ang may pakana?”

Hindi ko iyon kailan man naisip. Maybe my mind refuses to think that Teo is the only one involved. I sighed heavily. Binalik ko nalang ang mata sa aking laptop at sinimulan ang trabaho.

“Sa tingin mo, inosente ang mga Vallero? Sa tingin mo wala silang nagawang mali?”

“I’m just saying na huwag sana mapuno ng galit at hinanakit ang puso mo. Lately, you’ve been very different.”

“I’ll have my revenge and that’s it, Gracy.”

“That’s it? Paano si Mateo?”

Napataas ang