Downfall Of The Badass

Chapter 49: Death

Nanatili sa Fortresse de Le Blanc sina Laurice at Ty tulad ng napagkasunduan ngunit ng dumating ang kaarawan ng ama ni Ty ay hindi maaring hindi sila dadalo.

Tinriple ang seguridad sa loob ng palasyo dahil sa banta ng pagkakatakas ni Lord Brandt.

Masaya ang naging pagtitipon. Mahina man ang katawan ay nakuhang ngumiti ng dating hari sa kanyang kaarawan. Ang ama naman ni Laurice ay naroon din at naging matagumpay ang operasyon.

"Good evening everyone... I'm glad you can all make it as this may be my last birthday here on earth. So far, I have been blessed to have my two sons celebrating with me today. I have lost a lost and there won't be no greater gift than having him back. I am a man of no more wishes because I am already contented with everything I have accomplished in life. I'm not in a hurry but I can say...that I'm ready to go anytime. I have the most beautiful and loving wife, the Queen Mother Heleina, who stood by me through all the bullshit that happened in our lives. I have my son, King Andrei, who's taking care of the nation from where I left off. And my other son, Prince Aldrich, who literally came back from the dead. I am so proud of you. May this be a memorable night to everyone. Thank you so much for joining me on my birthday!" taos pusong ani ng dating hari na si Antoine.

Masigabong palakpakan ang namayani sa malaking bulwagan ngunit si Andrei ay hindi mapakali dahil sa banta sa seguridad ng kapatid.

Ilang sandali pa ay isang tagapag silbi ang lumapit kina Ty at Laurice.

"Lady Laurice, it's time for you to get ready." ani ng tagapag silbi.

"Ready for what?" tanong naman ni Ty.

"Her Lady will be introduced to the society my Prince. Queen Dominique is already waiting in the dressing room." ani naman ng tagapag silbi.

"It's ok Ty. Shanice is there... I'm sure we'll be fine. " ani naman ni Laurice na hinalikan na si Ty bago umalis.

Maya maya naman ay si Andrei ang lumapit sa kapatid.

"Aldrich. Where's Laurice?" ani naman ni Andrei

"She's with Shan. Getting ready I guess with this so called introducing her in the society." ani naman ni Ty.

Si Andrei naman ay napakunot ang noo sa narinig na tila nagtataka.

"Why? Is there anything wrong?" biglang kinabahang tanong ni Ty.

"Shanice is with mother Aldrich. She's not feeling well." ani naman ni Andrei.

"What?! Then where the fuck is Laurice?!!" napasigaw namang tugon ni Ty.

"Shit!!!Lord Brandt!!!" ani naman ni Andrei

"Dammit!!!" sigaw naman ni Ty

"Guards!!! Find the Lady Laurice fast!!!" utos naman ni Andrei

"I'm gonna fucking kill him Andrei!!!!" galit na galit namang sigaw ni Ty.

"Let's find her." ani naman ni Andrei at nagmamadali ng pumasok sa pasikot sikot ng palasyo ang dalawa.

Si Laurice naman ay abot abot na ang kaba dahil isang madilim na pasilyo na ang dinaraanan.

"Are...we still...still far from Shanice...?" tanong naman ni Laurice

"Forgive me Lady Laurice. He have my daughter and...and I have no choice but...but to follow him." naiyak namang sagot ng tagapag silbi.

"Who..?!" ani naman ni Laurice na halatang kinakabahan na.

"Me. How are you Lady Laurice?" ani naman ng isang baritonong tinig na namumula sa dilim.