Chapter 80
UNO
“ALRIGHT,” sabi ni Matteo, bahagyang pumalakpak na parang tapos na ang usapan. “I won’t keep you. But remember this, sometimes what you’re looking for is closer than you think. And sometimes… it’s already part of the deal.”
Ramdam kong may ibig sabihin iyon. Pero hindi ako nagtanong po. Ipinilig ko na lang ulo ko kaliwa't kanan as if I don't care. “I appreciate the hospitality,” sabi ko na lang.
“Don’t mention it,” sagot nito. “You’ll be back. We’re just getting started.” Tumalikod siya at tinawag ang babae. “Anya.”
Lumapit si Anya, composed pa rin ang aura. “Yes?”
“Take Mr. Hayes back to Manila. Use the jet.”
Bahagya siyang tumingin sa akin bago bumalik ang tingin kay Matteo. “Now?”
“Yes. And make sure he arrives safe.” Tumingin siya sa akin at ngumiti nang may kaka
