All is fair in love and war. If this is how they wanted to play then he would gladly join the fun. It's not like he needed more excitement in his life, but he also did not want to take out the fun of making his enemies suffer in the end. He will make sure his face is the last ting they will see before the light from their eyes fade away. "You've been quiet," komento ni Vanessa habang kumukuha ng t-shirt niya sa closet. She likes wearing his shirts and not wearing any underwear these days. Mainit daw kahit malamig naman ang kwarto at may aircon. It has been a habit for her to take a quick shower before heading to bed.Pasado alas dose na ng madaling araw nang makabalik silang mag-asawa sa bahay nila at kahit narinig niyang mag-offer si Gordon na roon na sila matulog sa bahay nito ay hindi siya pumayag. The look on Marie's face was pure disapproval at hindi rin naman siya komportable na matulog sila roon. Vanessa could be quite loud and he was not sure if the rooms are soundproofed. "

She came home after the wrapping up the movie and it was uneventful. She felt tired but the letter her mom left caught her eye. Nalimutan na niya ang tungkol doon. Habang nagtatatanggal ng sapatos ay naupo siya sa kama at hinilot ang paa. She started reading the letter and with every word, she felt like there was a hole burning in her chest. Could this be related to the person who killed her? And the ones threatening to take her? Hinagip niya ang cellphone at tinawagan si Kons. Unfortunately, he wasn't answering his phone. She tried a few more times but she couldn't get ahold of him. "Shit!" Muntik na niyang maibato ang cellphone sa inis. The letter mentioned her mother's secret from years ago long before she was born and she has a feeling it finally caught up with her the day she died. Saglit niyang ipinikit ang mata para mag-isip kung ano ang magandang gawin. Should she bother Georgina? Her friend is pregnant and she didn't want to steal her joy. Her thoughts were cut short when

They woke up early this morning. Fedor Balakin was in custody awaiting arraignment. It's set to be today. She was dressed in a black jumpsuit and pumps. Her hair was pulled back into a neat bun. Her husband on the other hand had a black suit on and a white dress shirt underneath. She could barely taste her breakfast. Wala siyang panlasa at hindi niya masigurado kung dahil pagod lang siya sa biyahe, o dahil sa anxiety itong pagkawala niya ng gana sa pagkain. She was hoping to find her mother's culprit so that justice could be served but now that it's here, para siyang aatakihin sa nerbiyos. Matiyaga siyang naghihintay sa resulta ng ipinagagawa niya kay Georgina pero hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa ito tapos. Her friend said she needed more time. Ang taong ipinahahanap niya ay dinaig pa ang nasa ilalim ng hukay dahil para itong bula na naglaho. It was as if the man was non-existent. "The food is not up to your liking?" tanong ni Kons sa kaniya."It's fine. It's just too early. That's all

Dinala siya ng mga paa niya sa library kung saan marami siyang alaala kasama ng kaniyang ina. Kaya lang, marami rin siyang alaala rito kasama ang asawa niya. Kons was like a son to Valya kaya madalas itong nasa bahay nila. She sat on the couch for a bit until her eyes landed on the books not too far from her. With nothing better to do, binaybay niya 'yon at isa-isang tiningnan ang mga titles hanggang sa makita ang isang pamilyar na libro. Kinuha niya 'yon at sinimulang magbasa. This is the book that her mom always read to them when they were younger. It's funny how it was the only odd book there. Puro science books ang collection ng kaniyang ina.Minsan, iniisip niyang sana ay hindi na lang siya umalis at pumunta sa Pilipinas. Mas nakasama pa sana niya ang ina. Kung nasa Russia s'ya, mababantayan niya si Valya. She shouldn't have abandoned her just because her wedding didn't go through. Tama bang isipin na kung nasa poder siya ni Valya ay hindi hahantong sa ganito ang lahat? Could s

Kons remained quiet on her side while she was fuming in anger. Hindi niya alam kung paanong nasasabi ng kaniyang ama ang mga ganitong bagay. Her parents relationship was not perfect at hindi niya alam ang lahat ng mga pinagdaanan ng mga ito. Pero para sa kaniya, mabuting ina at asawa si Valya. Hindi nito magagawang lokohin ang kaniyang ama ng ganoon na lang katulad ng sinasabi ni Gordon ngayon. She was about to stand up and scream at her father when Kons held her back. "Don't," mariin pero halos pabulong ang warning ng asawa sa kaniya.Nagsukatan sila ng tingin. Ayaw niyang marinig ang mga pagdisrespeto sa memorya ni Valya. Kahit alam niyang maririnig niya ang mga 'yon at sinasabi niya sa sarili na handa siya sa lahat ay masakit marinig na nilalapastangan ang kaniyang ina na nasa kabilang buhay na. Walang awa itong pinatay pero heto at niluluray-luray pa rin ang pagkatao nito sa korte... sa harap ng maraming tao na ang majority ay estranghero. Parang puputok ang dibdib niya sa gali