Chapter 21

"Dinala si Mr. Fuego pabalik sa capital for immediate operation, Mrs. Fuego. He's inside the operating room for twelve hours now."

Pumikit si Jenica. No'ng tinawagan niya ang assistant ni Alex ay nalaman niyang matagal na palang alam nito na siya si Doctor Acinea. Mukhang inabisuhan ni Alex ang personal assistant simula no'ng welcome party sa capital.

"Call me after the operation," aniya.

"Alright, Mrs. Fuego."

"Wait. Does his family know?"

Ilang segundong natahimik ang personal assistant bago ito sumagot. "Mr. Fuego wants to keep a low profile now."

"That's good," aniya bago nagpaalam at pinatay ang tawag.

She drove the car towards the cliff where those kidnappers drove his son away. Tumayo siya sa gilid ng bangin at tinanaw ang dagat na kumikinang sa ilalim ng sinag ng araw. The salty sea breeze blew past her and she closed her eyes.

"Sham, it might take long before I'll find you. I'm sorry, my son." Tumulo ang luha sa mga mata niya. "Rest assured, I'll make those who hurt