Thorns And Roses

Kabanata 25

Kabanata 25

FOR the next few days ay inasikaso ko na ang dapat kong gagawin para sa susunod na lingo. We were getting ready for the case, ang sabi ni Kuya ay nagsampa na siya ng kaso laban kay Mayor at ang hearing ay malapit na.

I was nervous, kapag pinag-uusapan ang Mayor ay kabang-kaba ako na hindi ko maintindihan. I was sweating and my heart beat fast every time but despite that, I had to overcome the fear and face the nightmare I've been avoiding dreaming ever since.

Napadalas ang pagdalaw nina Kuya sa mansyon nitong mga nakaraang araw, especially now that the Mayor will undergo trial. Mas mapanganib and the mansion's security tightened and doubled.

Even Clyte had her own security na kasama nila palagi ng yaya niya para sa kaligtasan niya.

Clytemnestra is my daughter, she did not come from my womb but she came from my heart and that was enough reason for me to keep and take care of her.

Hindi ako papayag na ganoon na lang ang gawin nila, he can't take everything from me, never again. As I promised, I will keep my daughter safe for her mother, my dear friend, Ritchelle.

"How about bodyguards, Princess?" my Dad asked me.

"I'll be fine, Dad." I smiled. "Pagdating ko naman sa opisina ay maraming guards doon, I'll be safe."

He sighed, I saw him shake his head and pat my head.

"You're really a grown up now," he said. I smiled, hinaplos niya ang pisngi ko at ngumuso.

"Dati, liit-liit mo pa..." he motioned the distance between the floor from his hand kaya natawa ako roon.

"Grabe ka!" I exclaimed. He laughed, marahang hinila niya ako at niyakap bago hagkan ang noo ko.

"Basta, you will still be Daddy's princess kahit malaki ka na..." aniya. "Take care of yourself, Zid, don't stress too much."

"Thank you, Dad. I love you," I smiled and kissed his cheeks.

"Love you too, now go, baka 'di ka na namin palabasin," he teased kaya natawa ako at humiwalay sa kanya. I kissed my Mom and my daughter goodbye before marching outside the mansion.

I stopped and my mouth parted in shock when I saw Thorn leaning on his black Range Rover. He was wearing a white collared dress shirt under his gray sweater and jeans, his brown hair fixed upwards, and wearing aviators.

He was biting his lip and staring at his phone, I saw him playing with his keys on his finger at kaagad na tumaas ang kilay ko nang nakitang seryoso siya sa tinitingnan sa telepono.

I cleared my throat to get his attention at nakita kong mabilis siyang napaayos ng tayo at napatingin sa akin.

"Morning, Zid!" he said. Hindi ako nagsalita, I saw him put his phone in his pocket.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him in a cold voice.

"Uhm, I'm fetching you. Ihahatid na kita sa opisina," aniya at tinanggal ang aviators. I saw the sincere look on his black eyes but I just rolled my eyes at him.

"No, I have my car. I can go there without you," I said.

"Come on, Zid..." aniya. "Please, please..."

"Who let you enter the mansion anyway?" I asked him, my arms crossed on my chest.

"Si Tita..." he smiled at me. I wasn't shocked at that, tumaas ang kilay ko at pinasadahan siya ng tingin bago tumalikod at naglakad patungo sa sasakyan ko.

"I'll just take you to work," he followed me. I shook my head but he just pouted and held my arm softly.

"Zid, please?" he said. My forehead creased, nilingon ko siya at sumimangot.