Chapter Three: Tainted Blood (Part One)

"It's not safe to go back, Jane," Caite said in a serious tone, making me stop typing messages from my phone.

"Going to La Primo is not safe either," I retorted, then continued typing.

"At least I have company unlike you. You only have Vino. Both of you should call for backup!"

"Ayun din sana gusto kong sabihin dito, kaso ayaw akong pakinggan kanina." Matalim akong tiningnan ni Vino. Hindi ko siya pinansin.

"Everyone's busy!" I shut my phone off since Shae's not responding to my messages anymore. I glance in the rearview mirror to look at Caite. "Shae also said, the station is clear. We can handle it."

They were both against it. Luckily, a long honk from an E-bus disrupted our conversation. I shifted my head to her. "Caite, you really should go now."

Huminga muna siya ng malalim bago niya buksan ang pinto sa tabi niya. "Thanks again for driving me here." Bumaba na siya ng sasakyan at yumuko para tingnan kaming dalawa. "I'll pay you