Code 365 Project Memory

Datum 18 : The Partial Truth

"Permission to enter Admiral". I said as the escorts then finally left me alone. Agad na tumunog ang door lock at sa isang iglap ay agad itong bumukas saaking harapan.

I did not hesitate to get in at nagtuloy-tuloy saaking paglalakad. Dimmed lights then welcomed me as I stood in front of her office desk.

Naroon at nakatalikod mula saakin ang kanyang kinauupuang automatic chair. Umugong ang panandaliang katahimikan sa buong silid.

Mukhang nawala na ang sense ng pagiging masiyahin ng dalagang Admiral, ever since Admiral Yohannes left her hanging through the responsibilities.

How I would wish I could revert time and baguhin ang takbo ng aming mga naging kapalaran.

"You came." She said as the chair had turned around. Naroon nakatatak ang isang ngiti na nagpapahiwatig ng kasiyahang sa pagtupad ng kanyang minimithi.

Napalakad ako patungo sakanyang mesa. I immediately placed the familiar small box on her desk, bagay na ipinagtaka niya.

Napatingin siya saakin ng seryoso.

"Is this your decision, Stella?" she asked seriously. Bakas ang pagkalito sakanyang malumanay na mukha. Napabuntong hininga ako as I showed her my resignation letter.

Her eyes, focused on me, had witness as I unhestitangily tear down my resignation in front of her. Crumbs and pieces of the torn paper had scattered through the floor and her desk.

Maiigi kong binuksan ang maliit na box na aking inilapag sakanyang mesa at agad na kinuha ang simbolo ng aking muling pagbabalik loob sa Xavierheld.

Ang Golden Insignia Crest ng Xavierheld Military.

Walang alinlangan kong inilagay ang nasabing crest sa kuwelyo ng aking suot na uniporme. My gesture had left her speechless.

"I want the truth, and I demand It, Admiral." I said na nagpangiti sakanya.

She then stared at me as she rest her chin on her clasped hands.

"Welcome back, Lieutenant Stella Franz."

Her sweet welcoming smile then greeted me upon my return.

Hagalaz' Point Of View

Gabi na nang tuluyan akong makarating saaking quarters. Hindi ko akalaing magiging abala ako ngayong araw na ito.

Malapit lapit na rin annual admitting examinations para sa academy. Mukhang may mga bagong estudyante nanaman akong mabibiktima.

Nakakapagod na minsan. Pero kailangan ko iyong gawin, just like before. Hahakbang na sana ako nang biglang tumunog ang aking phone.

Agad ko itong sinagot. Napangiti ako saaking narinig mula sa babaeng admiral sa kabilang linya.

"I'll be there in 30 minutes." I said as I cut the call. Kung ganoon, she's back. Napangiti ako.

You're one heck of a luck bast*rd, Von.

Agad akong napalakad patungo sa kitchen at agad kumuha ng isang lata ng softdrinks mula saaking fridge.

Mariin akong napaupo sa upuan ng aking hapagkainan as I allow the cold liquid quenched my thirst. Napasandal ako saaking kinauupan nang may maradaman ako saaking bulsa.

Oo nga pala. Hm! A smirked was drawn on my face.

Dahan dahan kong binunot saaking bulsa ang isang papel, and I know that, hindi iyon isang ordinaryong papel lamang.

Mariin kong inangat ang aking kamay habang hinahawakan ang nasabing Paper Clover Origami na nagawang mahulog mula sa bulsa ni Revienne this morning.