It Started in the Library (Completed and Editing)

Chapter 32: The Night is Long

Chapter 32: The Night is Long

"Icen we are approaching Kalayaan Bridge, location of A5 and A6, over," narinig ko ang ingay ng static bago sumagot si Icen.

"A5 and A6 are convoyed five kilometers behind. Will arrive at meeting point in two minutes, over."

"Kuya, kailangang salubungin natin si Tiu. He's on a Hummer. I need you to box him in paakyat sa Kalayaan Bridge."

"Who the hell is Tiu?" Kuya Alfred raised his brows at me.

"He's part of the Chinese Mafia. Siya ang boss ni Hernandez." I honestly don't want Kuya Alfred to know so much. I know for a fact that I'm putting everyone's lives on the line but I couldn't ask for a better team.

Hernandez made it personal when he decided to target our baby girl. And Tiu just managed to make it as number one on my personal hitlist. 'Tangna ka, gamitin bang shield si Maria?

I know they'll hate me if something happens and they couldn't do anything about it. Especially Kuya Alfred.

That's what it means to be a Zabala. Family first.

"Damn Ali, I knew you liked being different. I never knew you're such a daredevil," may ngiting naglalaro sa sulok ng labi ni Kuya. Napabuntong-hininga siya.

"Well Kuya, lahat naman ng Zabala daredevil eh. Even baby girl has her moments."

"I wish she didn't have to grow up so fast," he smiled wistfully. I guess talagang mahirap tanggapin kay Kuya na magkakaroon na nang sariling buhay si baby girl na labas sa aming pamilya. She's always been the glue that kept us together.

"She grew up to be a beautiful woman Kuya, what more could you ask?"

"Aah, shit... iniisip ko pa lang na hindi na siya uuwi sa bahay natin pag nagpakasal sila parang gusto ko ng kidnapin si baby girl," Umiiling na napatawa si Kuya Alfred. Nagpalit siya ng gear at umakyat ang speedometer sa 260kph. Hindi ramdam ang bilis kahit halos lumipad na kami.

"Kuya, maaatim mo bang paiyakin si Diosa? 'Kita mo naman kung gaano niya kamahal si Prince, kaya niyang makipagbugbugan kahit ang laki ng kalaban niya," I patted his back just as we arrived at BGC.

"Sheesh, wag mong ipaalala ang Mel na yan sa'kin. Makakapanakit talaga ako ng babae for the first time in my life."

"They'll pay for everything Kuya; Mel, Alex, and Brian Tiu," I clenched my jaw at that last name. Fucking coward.

"We're here," medyo bumagal na ang takbo ni Kuya.

"9th Street tayo Kuya," he nodded and I opened my line, "Rika, position?"

"I'm here at the rooftop of W. I can see the Lady from here," narinig ko ang ilang putok ng bala at ang mahinang mura ni Rika. "He will try to use the C5-Kalayaan interchange. Road block at the Kalayaan Bridge is ready. Second unit approaching 24th Street. A5 and Red to intercept. Sanada requesting permission to go after XH32."

"Denied. Hold your position Sanada. Keep an eye on 43," I heard her grumble softly.

"Copy that Jaguar, Sanada out."

"Kuya Alfred, I need you to lead our enemy to the bridge. May naghihintay na roadblock ang Police sa C5 pero maaring tumakas pa McKinley Road si Tiu. Make sure you prevent that from happening. Trixie, stay with A3 and make sure he gets back alive," Nakita kong napalunok si Trixie and Kuya Alfredo scowled at me.

"Alistair, babae and bodyguard ko? Are you fucking serious?!" I laughed at him as I exited the vehicle and Trixie moved to sit at the passenger side.