Aemie's PoV
"Dong. Huhuhuhu. Bakit black 'tong gown? Waaaah. Hindi naman nagbablack sila Barbie eh. *pout*" Sabi ko kay Dong. Wala pa naman kasi talaga akong Barbie o princess na nagkulay black. Maliban nalang kay Ursula ng Ariel pero hindi naman siya princess eh. *pout*
"That's what your son wants, wife."
"Waaaah! Diba dapat magulang masusunod, Dong? Bakit anak na ngayon?" sabi ko kay Zeke. Tama naman diba? Magulang naman talaga dapat ang masusunod. *pout "Siguro pinalitan ni President Duterte ang patakaran ngayon. Paano na 'yan? Manang mana pa naman sayo mga anak mo huhuhu."
*death glare*
*pout*
Napatingin ako sa pintuan ng may kumatok.
"Mom, Dad? Are you ready? We'll be late for the food tasting. And we need to check the venue once again." Si Baby Katana hihihi. Lumingon ako kay Zeke at napansing nakatingin sya sakin.
"Zeke?"
Hindi sya sumagot. Huh? Wag mo sabihing may nakikita syang di ko dapat makita? O baka naman mumu lang si Katana? Waaaah! Huhuhu. "Dong--"
"Almost finish." Sabi ni Zeke. *pout*. Bastos talaga to si Zeke. May sasabihin pa kaya ako. Pero waah! Sinungaling 'tong si Zeke kahit kaylan. Hindi pa nga ako nagbibihis eh, tapos sasabihin niyang almost finish? Tinignan ko siya ng masama.
"Ginagago mo ba ako babae?"
"Waaaah. Hindi naman kita minura, Dong. Huhuhu." *pout* Itong si Zeke minsan di ko maisip kong engeng ba talaga siya eh. Di ko naman siya minura eh. Waaaah. Baka may naririnig siya na hindi ko naririnig?
"You better wear your gown, wife. I'll wait you downstairs." Sabi niya dumiretso sa baba. Ilolock ko na sana ang pinto ng biglang pumasok si Princess Caliyah.
"Princess Caliyaaaah. Waaaah. Bawal bang pink gown at mask nalang? Hihihihi." Sabi ko with matching puppy eyes hehe. Baka gumana.
"Kalerkey, Mother Rainbow. Kung pwede ka lang mag pink edi gora na. Kaso hindi agad magagawa yang betsung mo, Mother Rainbow." sagot nya sakin. "At isa pa, Mother rainbow, pre-celebration palang naman itey. So no need to be bonggacious."
"Sabagay. Pero ikaw kasi. *pout* Di mo sinabi gusto mo eh huhuhuhu." Sabi ko kay Princess Caliyah at inalala ang plano ko sa birthday niya kaya lang hindi natuloy kasi siya naman yung namili. *pout*
*flashback*
"Princess Caliyah!! Waaaahhh malapit na ang birthday mo huhuhu ano gusto mong gawin natin sa party mo?"
"Knows mo naman ang betsung ni watashi Mother Rainbow diba? Betsung ni watashi maging Prinsesa sa Birthday ko o kaya to be a Fairy. Kaya dapat Mother Rainbow mag beauty rest parati ang facelaloo ni watashi para sa Birthday ko di hagardo bersosa ang beauty ni akes."
"Ay! Gusto ko yan Princess Caliyah!" Sabi ko habang pumapalakpak hihi. "Tapos ang theme ng party mo ay Barbie waaaah nakakaexcite na!"
"Mother Rainbow wag kang mag mega phone now, huhu. Baka mahearsung tayo ni Amang Hari, Knows mo naman na sa Dreamland lang natin mapaplansung ang Dream Party para kay watashi." Oo nga tama si Princess Caliyah. Baka marinig kami ni Dong. Huhuhu.
Habang nag uusap kami ng aking Princess Caliyah naiimagine ko na ang magiging Party ng aking anak. Barbie theme, may clown, may mga parlor games, may lobo na barbie ang design tapos kulay pink ang motif ng paligid tapos ang handa mga chocolate fountain, strawberry at marshmallow. Waaaaaaah naeexcite na ako sa magiging party ng baby ko. At ohmyghad! May naisip ako.
"Princess Caliyah, mas maganda siguro kung mag-set tayo ng party bago yung actual birthday mo. Ano sa tingin mo? *0*" Suggestion ko lang naman. Malay nyo magustuhan ni Caliyah diba? Hihihi.
"Ay pak! Betsung ko yang suggestionlalu mo, Mother. I-ask natin kay father rainbow--"
"Wife, what are you two doing at this moment?" Tanong sa akin ni Dong sabay kiss sa noo ko. Eto talaga si Dong magtatanong na nga lang kumikiss pa. *pout*
"May I know your ideas?" Waaaaahhh sasabihin ko ba yun? huhuhu, bawal sabihin yun.
"Ah, Dong hehe. Wag mo na alamin, baka mainggit ka pa sa idea ko. *kamot ulo*
"*glare* I'm asking our son, Wife." sabi ni Zeke. *pout*
"Pero teka, Dong! May suggestion ako hehe."
"What is it?"
"Naisip ko kung magpaparty kaya tayo bago yung mismong birthday ni Cali? Hehe. Tapos yung theme na gagawin ay fairy--"
"Ah, dad. Gusto ko yung sinuggest ni Mom. A pre-celebration exclusively for the family and family friends." putol ni Caliyah sa sasabihin ko.
"Hmm. Sure, we'll consider that one. How about the theme? What were you saying, Wife?"
"Gusto ko sana--"
"A-Ah, and Dad, I would prefer a black masquerade themed party for that."
"Huh? Akala ko ba--"
"Sure, son."
*end of flashback*
"Alam mo, Mother Rainbow, ayos na yon, para mas never makahalata si Amang Hari sa aking beautyness. Nakakaloka. Hanggang dreamland nalang talaga ang pagiging prinsesa ko. Osiya, magbihis kana mother rainbow para mairampa na natin ang mga beauty natin tonight!" Sabi ni Princess Caliyah bago lumabas ng kwarto. *pout* Wala akong choice kundi isuot to huhuhuhu. Nasira ang plano ko *pout* Si Barbie lang yung naka pink. Waaaah. Napakadaya. Dapat kaming dalawa eh. Huhu. Nooooo. *iling iling*
Mikazuki's PoV
Abala akong namimili kung alin dito sa dalawang gown ang isusuot ko para sa pre-celebration ni Caliber nang biglang kumatok si Roswell.
"Hey, love. Done?" He asked.
"Mukha bang tapos nako, Roswell?"
Pagsusungit ko sakanya. Pang-ilang tawag na kasi niya 'to. Pang apat na yata 'to eh.
"Chill. Pfft!"
"Anong chill? Eh pang-ilang tanong mo na yan Roswell."
"Damn. You've been inside of this fucking room for almost an hour. Probably, if I won't gonna ask you, you'll be finish by tomorrow." Mukhang naasar na 'to. Si Roswell pa ba? Eh dakilang Roswell yan na maikli ang pasensya.
"Okay. Susunod nako sa baba." I said and put my attention on these two gowns.
I chose this black backless gown. Masyado ng showy ang isa. Atleast this, likod lang. Sinuot ko na ang gown at tumingin sa harap ng salamin. Tapos nako mag-make up, gown nalang talaga ang nakakapagpatagal sakin dito. After that, I wore my 5 inches heels then I went downstairs.
"Matutunaw na si Mika-chan!" Puna nitong ni Shaun. Napa-iling nalang ako at natawa. Sinalubong ako ni Roswell.
"Shall we?" I nodded and gave him a smile.
Dumiretso kami sa sasakyan at sumakay ako sa passenger's sit. Habang ang magkapatid na Birkins ay nasa likod at si Roswell sa driver's sit.
"Para nanaman kayong ewan ah! Ang luwang luwang nang sasakyan para magunahan kayo!" Sita ko sa dalawa. Naghaharutan nanaman kasi parang bata.
"Eto kasing si Shaun! Ang taba taba!"
"Ahoy! Hindi ako tumataba kahit anong kain ko 'no!"
"Mag-diet ka nga!"
"Katana ka lang!" Matapos banggitin ni Shaun ang mga salitang iyon ay tinitigan sila ni Roswell which made them shut. Pft. Buti nga. But speaking of Lionel and Katana..
*flashback*
"Magkakilala ba kayo ni Lionel?" Tanong ko kay Katana. Kating kati talaga akong malaman kung totoo nga talagang magkakilala 'tong si Katana at Lionel e. Alam kong magsasabi ng totoo tong si Katana kaya sa kanya nako magtatanong. Noong nakaraang araw, tinanong ko si Lionel pero mukhang magkakuntiyaba pa sila ni Roswell. "Huh?" Sabi niya. Kitang kita ang pagkagulat sa mukha niya. Kita mo na! Kita mo na! Napaghahalataan 'tong dalawa na 'to eh.
"Sabi ko -- "
Naputol ang sasabihin ko dahil sa biglang pagtunog ng cellphone ko. Talaga naman oh. Kitang sinusulit ko na ang pagtanong dito kay Katana e. I answered the call.
"Hello?"
"Hey, love." Napakalma ako ng marinig ko ang isang baritonong boses na sumalubong sakin.
"B-Bakit ka napatawag, Roswell?" I clear throat after I stuttered. Bakit ba ganto nalang ang epekto ni Roswell sakin?
"I keep on texting and waiting for you to text back. Are you home?" seryosong tanong niya. I can imagine his face. Probably, umuusok nanaman ang ilong at tenga niya.
"Pfft."
"What's funny? Stop making fun of me."
At malamang baka lumabas na ang sungay ni Roswell.
"Pfft. Wala." Sabi ko at tsaka pinindot ang end call. May pahabol pa siyang sinabi pero hindi ko na narinig.
"My dad texted me. I better need to go home before my dad call police and soldiers just to look for me. Pft." Sabi ni Katana.
"I need to go, ate. Take care!" She said and went to her car. After seeing her car leave, I realized na hindi pa nga pala kami tapos sa pinag-uusapan namin kanina! Anak ng tokwa naman oh. Kung hindi lang sumingit 'tong si Roswell, edi sana andami ko pang nalaman. Aish! Wala nakong ibang nagawa kundi dumiretso na sa kuwarto at mangalikot sa computer.
*end of flashback*
Habang nasa biyahe hindi maalis sa isipan ko ang mga napagusapan namin kanina ni Mr. Boulstridge. Hindi ko alam pero kada iniisip ko yun, kinakabahan talaga ako. Lalong lalo na ngayon, mas mabilis ang tibok ng puso ko kaysa sa kanina. My hands are becoming cold and my fingers were fidgeting.
*flashback*
Pormal kong hinarap si Grayson dito sa coffee shop. Pinaghandaan ko 'tong pakikipagkita ko sakanya. He's wearing long white sleeves and his slack while reading a magazine.
"Miss Yagami. It's nice to see you." He stood up and greeted me. Nakipagkamayan pa siya sakin.
"Same to you, Mr. Boulstridge." Sabi ko at tsaka ngumiti.
"Enough with the formality. Call me Grayson." He sitted down. He was all smiles. And I may say, he's as approachable as I thought.
"What is it?"
"What do you know about Black Sinister?" Pagkasabing pagkasabi ko non ay biglang nag-iba ang aura niya. He became serious which made me nervous.
"Why would I tell you?" Nakangiti pa sya habang tinatanong yan. Pero parang pilit na ewan.Talaga naman oh. Approachable nga, mahirap naman makakalap ng impormasyon.
"I badly want to know. It would be a great help if you'll going to share what you know about Black Sinister." And with that, his aura suddenly changed. Siguro narealize niyang hindi ako kaaway.
Matagal pa bago siya nagsalita. Panigurado nagdalawang isip pa. "How can you prove that you're trustworthy?"
"Hello? Sa mukha kong 'to, hindi ako mapagkakatiwalaan? At tsaka malapit ako kila Roswell. I bet you know him. Madaling madali niyo kong mapapatay kapag may ginawa akong di maganda laban sainyo." Sabi ko with matching sweet smile. Come on, kumagat kana!
"Roswell who?"
"Lahat sila. Pero pinakamalapit ko lang si Bullet Roswell" sabi ko. Sa mga oras na 'to, paniguradong pinapasok ko ang sarili ko sa isang di magandang sitwasyon.
"Sinister." He started. "Sinister. From the word sin. Sinners. Puro illegal ang mga gawain. It is an underground organization that kills people just because they want to. The most influential yet most secretive organization." Seryoso niyang sinabi na mas lalong nagpakaba sakin.
"Secretive? You mean, patago silang kumikilos? Patago silang pumapatay ng mga inosenteng tao?"
"Yes and no."
"What do you mean?"
"Yes, they tend to act in a secret way. No, because sometimes, they also kill people who have an extreme arrears from them."
"Tell me more." Mas lalo akong naging curious sa sinabi niya. This organization is a big mess in our society. They have no rights to kill people just because they want to or because someone is having a debt or extreme arrears toward them.
"I'm sorry, Yagami. I still have an appointment to attend to. It would be safer kung hindi kana magtatanong tungkol sa Black Sinister. I already gave you what you want. I need to go." He stood up and went outside the coffee shop.
*End of flashback*
Damn. My heart won't stop palpitating. Ano bang alam mo Grayson? Bakit may alam ka sakanila? Anong connection mo?
Katana's POV
My parents and my two brothers were busy entertaining our guests while I am here, just silently sitting on our table. I wish that Kuya Bullet would come now so that I could talk to Ate Mikazuki.
I've been sitting here for an hour and boredom is slowly making its way on my mind. I am not a good socializer. I am not like Kuya Caliber and Kuya Trigger who can easily talk and communicate with various people. I'm different. I would stay in a place where I know I am alone rather than choosing to put myself on crowded places.
Well, the dilemma I am facing now was subsided by my relief because Kuya Caliber chose a good theme. Atleast, no one can identify me now that my face was hidden by this mask.
Tsk. I'm hungry now. I'm badly craving for chocolate. I decided to go to that enticing chocolate fountain. I took a cup and filled it with chocolate and added some topping on it.
I am busy satisfying myself with sweets when the two persons I am waiting for, came. They were meeting my parents. I can easily recognize their presence but the two unfamiliar men behind them caught my attention.
Are they some sort of body guards? Oh well.
I immediately went to them. I gave ate Mikazuki a warm hug and especially Kuya Bullet.
"Why do you need to bring your bodyguards, Ate?" I asked, a hint of chuckle in my voice, while holding this precious cup of chocolate which I should be savoring now.
"Bodyguards?" Kuya Bullet seems to be confused by my question.
"Uhm, yes? The two men at your back who were also wearing masks?"
"Pfft. They're not my bodyguards, Katana. Mga kapatid ko sila. This is Shaun and Lionel." She happily introduced them.
Lionel? His brother? Is this the hidden reason why she asked me about him? I shook my head with amusement as memories of my first meeting with his brother came rushing down.
*flashback*
Coffee Shop.
I am busy fixing and arranging the company's documents. It was really exhausting that's why I decided to go here since coffee is one of my stress reliever and besides, the place is really peaceful.
I glanced at the counter. There is an espresso there, probably no one owns it. Maybe, that's the one I ordered. I immediately stand up and went there.
I was about to get the espresso when my phone starts ringing. I fished out my phone and Kuya Trigger's name popped out.
"Yes, Kuya?" I asked.
"I sent some mails to your email. Check it. Asap." He said. "I'll hang up. Take care. See you tonight." And then he ended up the call.
I shook my head as thoughts came passing by on my mind. He's really serious when it comes to work. As a sister, I am proud to see him domineer and be successful.
Then, I remembered the espresso and was about to get it when someone already grabbed the cup. My eyes immediately went up to the man who got it. He seems to be a first timer here. I haven't seen that pair of eyes and face here yet.
"Why are you holding my espresso?" I impatiently asked. The nerve of this guy.
"Excuse me? Come again?" He seems to be amused as he asked those questions. Do I look like I'm joking here?
"Tch. Let go." I firmly said and was about to get that elusive espresso but his tightened grip made me gave up. Ugh. Damn it.
"Uh, Miss Katana. Kay Sir Lionel po 'yan. May pangalan po oh. Ayan po." The cashier said while pointing his name on the cup which made me more pissed off. I rolled my eyes and just looked on the guy.
"Pfft. Tignan mo muna kung iyo bago mo kunin." He said mockingly and drank his espresso. He just left me there, unable to speak.
"Ma'am, ito po yung inyo." The cashier handed down my order. Finally! I was really pissed off now. I just shrugged my shoulders and went to my chair. I shouldn't be wasting my time on that stupid guy.
I just diverted my attention on what I am doing.
*end of flashback*
We went to our table together with Ate Mikazuki and his brothers. We occupied the round table and settled down ourselves.
The venue became more crowded. The number of visitors, increases. The people seems to be business partners of Kuya Caliber, some of his friends and batchmates.
Good thing that Dad put a tight security for us. He is much more serious now because he know that the riot was still not ended yet.
"Hihihi. Hello sainyong dalawa." Mommy greeted the two unfamiliar faces besides Ate Mikazuki.
"Hello po." They answered politely.
"Ako nga pala si Aemie. Hihihi! Ito si Zeke— Dong, ngiti ka naman hehe. Tapos ito si Trigger, ang magbibirthday na si Caliber, si Baby Bullet at si Katana. Sila yung mga anak ko na manang mana kay Zeke." Mom happily introduced us to them. Her enthusiasm was clearly showed at her bright tone.
"Wife." Dad called mom which made her pout. Cute.
"Mukha nga po." Lionel said which made their attention diverted to me. I saw Ate Mikazuki, glancing on me no, more like observing me. Tch.
"Waaah. Paano mo nasabi? Hihi. Nagkita naba kayo?" And the awkward moment had began.
Someone's PoV
I thought Roswell was very clever? Yet, this thought of mine died because of his dumbness. I was amused on the theme they chose. It would be easy for me now to erase his family in this world.
My eyes glanced on the mask I would wear on that particular day. Hmm, looks so intimidating. A devilish smile carved on my lips.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. "Come in." I said and one of my servants got in. "Any reports?"
"Yes, Master. The venue is a good place. Madaming bisita ang nandoon and the birthday's theme was masquerade na siyang mas makapagpapadali ng plano mo."
"I know. They're not that smart as I expected. Funny isn't it? You may go."
I shook my head while looking at the bomb I am holding. Precious bomb, you've been sleeping for a long time. It's time for you to wake up. It's time for you to show your power. The power to kill people. The power which will crush Roswell.
This is only the beginning. I am sure that this time, I will be the one to be held as the winner. They will be the one who will suffer, they will cry and would undergo on such a torturing pain.
They will taste the bitterness of their defeat. A small smile formed on my face while a plan was slowly sketching on my mind.
Get ready Roswell, you will about to savor my surprises.
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