Broken Serenade

CHAPTER 9: Breaking the Wall

As days passed by, SPO3 became more curious about Selene's awkwardness towards him. Because of the case, SPO3 Dela Cruz needed to be more present around the area.

They will sometimes see each other on the eatery. But Selene will act like she was not affected that SPO3 is just around her.

"Selene, have you seen a ghost? You suddenly look so fail. Are you feeling alright?" The manager once told Selene.

"Selene, I think you should have a rest day. You looks like you're too worn out. Don't to work tomorrow. Don't be so persistent, will you?" Serene said one night to Selene.

And as a wish of her twin sister, Selene obliged. She didn't go to work. But instead, she stayed at home. Taking a lot of sleeps and clean the house.

The next morning, Selene was all feeling well. So she decided to go to work already.

"Are you out of your mind, Selene? I told you to rest hear. You can't go to work for now."

"Serene, I cannot stay any longer here doing nothing. I'm gonna be more sick if I'll stay here." Selene said.

"Fine. But do not do heavy chores for the for the mean time." Serene added.

"Alright. Come on we'll be late already." Cheerfully said.

"Yey! Give me few minutes to get ready. I'll be quick." Selene said delightfully.

Serene just sigh and shook her head in disbelief. Her sister is really determined to work harder than she already is. She really wants to save money. She really treasure every single second in her life. Now that she is fine, she want to go and start to work again.

Serene didn't wait that much. Selene really was able to fix herself in just few minutes. Selene seem to be excited to work again.

Again, they travel more or less an half hour then they arrived on their work. Selene was greeted by her fellow worker and manager. They are worried about Selene.

After a small chit chat, their working hours officially began. Today is really handful for there are tons of customer. But just like the other days, it As days passed by, SPO3 became more curious about Selene's awkwardness towards him. Because of the case, SPO3 Dela Cruz needed to be more present around the area.

They will sometimes see each other on the eatery. But Selene will act like she was not affected that SPO3 is just around her.

"Selene, have you seen a ghost? You suddenly look so fail. Are you feeling alright?" The manager once told Selene.

"Selene, I think you should have a rest day. You looks like you're too worn out. Don't to work tomorrow. Don't be so persistent, will you?" Serene said one night to Selene.

And as a wish of her twin sister, Selene obliged. She didn't go to work. But instead, she stayed at home. Taking a lot of sleeps and clean the house.

The next morning, Selene was all feeling well. So she decided to go to work already.

"Are you out of your mind, Selene? I told you to rest hear. You can't go to work for now."

"Serene, I cannot stay any longer here doing nothing. I'm gonna be more sick if I'll stay here." Selene said.

"Fine. But do not do heavy chores for the for the mean time." Serene added.

"Alright. Come on we'll be late already." Cheerfully said.

"Yey! Give me few minutes to get ready. I'll be quick." Selene said delightfully.

Serene just sigh and shook her head in disbelief. Her sister is really determined to work harder than she already is. She really wants to save money. She really treasure every single second in her life. Now that she is fine, she want to go and start to work again.

Serene didn't wait that much. Selene really was able to fix herself in just few minutes. Selene seem to be excited to work again.

Again, they travel more or less an half hour then they arrived on their work. Selene was greeted by her fellow worker and manager. They are worried about Selene.

After a small chit chat, their working hours officially began. Today is really handful for there are tons of customer. But just like the other days, the tasks today was completely done. But Selene was left on the eatery and decided to sent Serene home first. She was assigned to clean in the kitchen together with her fellow workers.

Serene was hesitant at first. They done this before, that one of them headed home first, it's just that, Serene is worried that her twin might collapse. But Selene successfully convinced her.

When Selene was heading down the Terminal, SPO3 Dela Cruz appeared. She was about to avoid him but the officer spoke.

"You don't have to avoid me, I mean no harm to you. I will not dare to go less than a meter near you." Dela Cruz said.

Selene glance at him with sort of shame. She didn't mean to create some thought about like that.

"S-sorry, Sir. It's not like what you are thinking. It's just that. Uhmmm..." Selene said stuttering.

"Just what? You don't have to feel awkward or what. If you want to tell me something, I'm here to listen." Dela Cruz added.

"About those case." Selene started. "I don't feel comfortable hearing those news and case. And being near of you meant hearing those more." Selene added.

"Do you want talk about it somewhere? A bit private? There is a small cafe less than 10 meters away from here."

"Sure, Sir."

As the two walks toward the shop, Selene felt a little bit comfortable with him. The awkwardness is still there, but not as much as it used to be.

They reached the shop for about 3 minutes only. Indeed it was really close

"2 Regular Coffee please. Add one extra shot of espresso to the other one." Dela Cruz said to the waitress.

"That will cost a hundred and sixty eight pesos sir." The waitress said as she handed the receipt to Dela Cruz.

Selene was about to hand her two hundred peso bill but SPO3 Dela Cruz stopped her. And handed his money.

"I insist to pay the bill, Miss?"

"Thank you. By the way, it's Selene, Sir. Just drop the word 'Miss'." She answered to his question.

"You're welcome. So anyway, what are you saying earlier?" He asked frankly.

"I-it's about those cases. The killings." Selene said while her head is down.

"Do you know something about it?" Dela Cruz asked.

"No. I was just uncomfortable because our father was also a victim of those probably the same suspects. You see, almost Four months ago, we are living in a province. Then that crime happened. Our father was found breathless inside of a forest. Having no internal organs and even his eyeball was taken. The crime wasn't able to be solve because it was a clean crime. There are no hints or evidences that can lead the policemen to the suspects. We are here because it's our parent's wish for us to move in a city. But I didn't know that this place will be worse than our hometown." Selene said with her teary eyes.

"That's the reason why you're avoiding me? You don't want to reminisce that crime that caused your father to die. Do you?"

"Yes. But I'm still hoping that one day, our father will receive the justice he deserved."

"We will. Sooner or later, the suspect of these crimes will be caught. And I assure you that they will receive the punishment that they deserve." Dela Cruz said with so much determination.

"I hope so." Selene said.

After that they both end up being silent. They finished their coffee and headed to where direction they are headed too.

Finally, Selene was able to formally meet the police officer he is avoiding. Because of that, she realize that there is nothing to be awkward with him. They might not be casual to each other but at least, they are able to break to thick wall between them. 

 It feels really good to have peace in your heart. Selene was happy that she went home smiling.