Souls are clean, Hands are not

HIS LIFE

[FLASHBACK]

This is the day that Marcus was born. His parents and grandparents are crying because of happiness. they've been trying to have a child for 5 years and now here he is. Ang tagapag mana at ang matagal na nilang pinaka hihintay na apo. They showered him with love and material things as he grow up. Even though his family is so wealthy, they never forget to give time and love for each other especially in important times in their lives. He looked like an angel growing up, he's always praised because of his intelligence and passion on whatever he does. He has a lot of potential especially in music, But he is determined to study Law.

“My son is so talented, isn't he? He's only 7 years old yet he can play guitar! I'm so proud of him!” His mom said gladly.

“Mommy.. I want to be a Lawyer so i can help people that needs justice.” Marcus said, he's so innocent and kindhearted.

“Ofcourse, me and Dad will support you. I want you to reach your dreams for your self, love... We will always support you and we will always be proud of you.” his mother assured.

Marcus smiled. He believes that his parents are not like those rich parents he's always watching in movies, his parent's priority is him and he's always thankful for that.

Little Marcus don't rely on his parent's wealth and money. He saves money so he can buy things for himself and to help people as much as he can. Little Marcus don't like seeing people suffer in the streets, he can't see people starving and having a hard time in life. He believes that the key for that is kindness.

One night, while waiting for his father to get home, he suddenly fell asleep.

While he's sleeping, he felt his mother giving him a blanket and a pillow. She said that his father might come home late because he got busy that day and he has a lot of meetings to attend.

He patiently waited for her father. When he arrived, Marcus was surprised because his father didn't even see him of greeted him. He went straight to the bathroom to take a shower. Marcus got confused because that is the first time that his father ignored him. He felt pain in his chest as he walked inside his room.

He went to his room and tried to sleep. When suddenly he heard her mother and his father shouting to each other. This is the first time that he heard them fighting. He placed his ears in the wall to hear them.

"Why did you left him? Do you know that you can be in jail because of what you did, Hon?” his mother said.

“Listen, Amanda. This will be a secret from now on. Hindi ko sinasadya I'm so sorry i got scared so i ran away.” His father replied.

Although he's confused of what just happened, he slept and asked his parents the next day about their fight

“It's nothing, anak. Your father and i are fine now.” His mother assured him and smiled for him to know that it's alright.

Marcus's POV

”Marcus iho, gising na” Our maid wake me up to prepare for school.

”Good morning, Manang!” I shouted. I chuckled when she flinched and laughed after. She's my favorite maid and my closest one. She's been working for our family for 16 years. In-short, siya na ang maid ko simula nang ipanganak ako. I'm so grateful to have her.

Lumabas ako ng kwarto habang kinukusot pa ang mata. I showered and wore my uniform. Tinatawag na ako sa baba at dahil sa pagmamadali ko, naiwan ko pa ang ID ko. Binalikan ko ito and I saw one of our maids sneaking in to my room. Nagtago ako sa sulok habang pinapanood siyang pumasok na para bang nag-iingat.

Nang tuluyan na siyang maka-pasok, sumilip ako sa kwarto ko and i caught her looking at my jewelries and other things. Kinuha ko ang phone ko at ni-record ang pagnanakaw niya sa mga gamit ko. So all this time, siya pala ang salarin sa pagkawala ng mga brand new gadgets ko, huh?

Paglabas nya ay nagulat sya nang makita ako. I smirked and said “So it's you.”

She looked stunned to see me there. Second later, she's already on her knees begging for forgiveness. Wala naman akong pake sa mga gamit na nawala. Ang importante sakin ay ang masama ang ginawa niya at dapat siyang parusahan.

”Ser, please po patawarin ninyo ako. Hindi ko po sinasadya ser patawa–”

“Save it." I cutted her off. Dinala ko siya sa office ni Dad and he suggested that he will transfer her to his friend's company. That wasn't enough for me pero di Dad na ang bahala, I know that he cares for us.

I didn't have time to eat breakfast so nagpahatid na ako sa driver namin. It's already late, 6:50 na at hindi pa ako nakaka-alis sa bahay. Good thing the school belongs to our family. My Father inherited the school from his grandfather. That's why I'm popular and i don't even like being known. I hated being famous.

We have no problem in our family, We are happy and contented. My family handles many charities and helps people. Good thing they have no plans on joining the politics, I swear maglalayas ako.

After our dismissals, dumaan ako sa eskinitang sinuggest ng friend ko papunta sa mall dahil may bibilhin akong gamit for our school project. It's already dark and the wind is cold. Muntik akong mapa-talon nang makita ang isang babaeng nagmamakaawang pakawalan siya ng... holdaper?

“Let me go... please” she pleaded.

Diniin pa ng holdaper ang kutsilyo sa tagiliran nito dahilan para mas lumala ang panginginig niya. Ang ending ay binigay din nito ang mga gamit nya na mukhang mamahalin din kasama ang kanyang cellphone.

Pagkatapos makawala ng biktima ay agad din na tumakas ang holdaper dala ang gamit nito.

“I know you.” I whispered. She goes to the same school as me.

You will pay for this, miss.

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