Chapter 10
"No one is smart plays fair..."
My eyes darted to Vielle suspiciously. Her words seems like she know something about the Domina... my gut feeling says.
Hindi ko siya matagal na nakasama bilang kapatid lalo't dalawang beses siyang itinago. Pero kabisado ko ang bawat galaw niya dahil pareho lang ang dugong nananalaytay sa amin.
My observing eyes were glued to her. Surveying her reaction vigilantly. I can't believe what's running in my mind now.
Sobrang bilis ang takbo ng oras dahil sa dami ng mga nangyayari. Sandali kaming naging abala sa kaso tungkol kay Aitana.
Thank goodness Lucien told us that Almiro and Rusev Levesque were assigned for that thing.
I couldn't conclude the real reason behind my father's decision. At siguradong may alam doon si Mama.
Hindi ko maintindihan kung dahil lang ba talaga sa pag-aalala iyon dahil isa ring Solasta at Levesque si Vielle. I cursed silently. Hindi ko alam kung maniniwala ako. Mukhang iyon din ang pakay ni Lucien kaya pupunta siya ng Amerika.
What's the real reason behind? Why the f**k they hid her?
I shook my head. Maybe I'll just leave it to Lucien. Narito na rin naman si Vielle kaya walang kaso.
It's a different relief, knowing that she's safe and the Caceres didn't get her.
"f**k it..." I cursed silently.
Sandali akong napaisip sa iniwang dahilan sa akin ni Mama dati, kung bakit ko kailangan itago ang totoong pagkakakilanlan.
Pero hindi ako naniniwalang iyon lang... Hindi sila basta-bastang aatras sa ganoong dahilan lang, lalo kapag ang mga Caceres lang ang ugat.
Sandali ko iyong binalewala dahil sa dami ng mga nangyagari ngayon dahil naging abala kami. We are trying to find and chase Aitana.
"It's impossible to catch her," Vlast blurt.
"Mahina ka lang," Killian mocked.
"Palakas ka naman kunwari," nanunuyang untag ni Kaiden.
"Mahiya ka naman sa humahawak ng Undisputed."
Vlast cursed them irritatedly. I shook my head and continued looking around.
"Shut up!"
"Weak s**t," Atasha smirked mockingly.
Patuloy sila nag-asaran habang nagmamanman kung sakaling susulpot ulit bigla si Aitana.
"Let's just go back, Storm," Giusteo spat.
"Shut up."
"Tasha!"
We all darted our gaze to the one who called my friend. It's her member.
"You are not allowed here, Ledger," Vlast said with brows shot up.
"Why? We are allies. You forgot?" Ledger smirked mischievously.
Vlast rolled his eyes. My gaze transfixed to Tasha, just looking at them calmly. This girl really causes chaos with boys.
Ledger shifted on his stance before looking at Tasha.
"And you seemed to forget our hood? You are here with the Bloodfeuds instead?"
My brows shot up.
"You just said that you two are allies so what's the matter?" I turned to him boredly. "Are you stupid?"
Atasha chuckled that made Ledger to glare more. This guy is boring. Can't even buy common sense.
"Helping? What for?" Ledger sarcastically remarked.
Tumutulong si Atasha dahil ang posibleng hinahanap namin ay si Xytana na kadugo namin pareho.
"You should know the reason first before spitting stupidity."
Tumango si Atasha at natawa.
"Tama si Azea. Alam mo namang ayokong napapahiya ka, Ledger," she said in flirty but sarcastic tone.
The Bloodfeuds roared a laughter.
"What the f**k?" Vlast cursed.
I shook my head incredulously before taking a sight at Giusteo. I met his piercing eyes instantly.
"Let's go back."
He suddenly smiled. I was astonished so I instantly raised my brow to mask my emotion.
"Alright," he said and pointed our way.
"Zyon sent a message. We can go back now," Killian announced.
Nauna kami ni Giusteo sa kanila habang naglalakad pabalik kaya bumaling ako sa kaniya. I raised my brow when I caught him staring.
The side of his lips rose before shrugging. I transfixed my gaze to divert my attention. f**k it. I can't stop looking.
Sa mga Bloodfeud kami nagpalipas ng oras lalo't may nakuha sina Kaiden tungkol kay Aitana. Mas yumabong ang posibilidad na siya nga si Xytana dahil sa mga litratong 'yon.
Lahat kami ay napaisip na sandali. Pahinga sa mga sunod-sunod na nangyayari. I cursed silently in a bit frustration.
I lifted my eyes and saw Giusteo approaching. I looked away. Good thing that Magnus and Vielle are still fighting.
My eyes narrowed suddenly, looking at Magnus and Vielle. I grinned when Vielle quickly finished their match and won.
"Kilala mo rin siya?" biglang tanong ni Giusteo na nasa tabi ko na.
I instantly nod, still looking at Vielle.
"Yes, she's my-"
I turned Giusteo and shut my mouth before I could even continue.
"What?"
Nagtagal ang tingin ko sa kaniya saglit. Thank goodness, he seemed distracted.
"Oo, kilala ko."
He bowed his head a little bit, seems like peeking. I shifted on my stance.
"We'll go later in Kaybiang Tunnel."
He immediately tilted his head, searching my eyes. His brows were furrowed.
"Agad?" the corners of his eyes crinkled.
A smirk tugged at his lips again.
"Yes. And why the f**k you are smiling?"
His mouth twitched and shrugged. My brows furrowed. I shook my head and tried to ignore him.
Bumagsak ang tingin ko sa iisang tao. I controlled my gaze from being glare. I glanced askance at him.
Yuno Benedicto... I can feel him playing.
I suddenly thought if Leuxia did suspecting him. She likes him before, I saw how she was to Yuno.
Napailing ako at nanatiling tahimik. I still need tough proofs to stand and prove my assumption.
"I don't know if you are really suspecting Yuno or starting to like him? What took you so long to stare?"
My eyes flickered with irritation at the same time amusement as I turned to Giusteo.
"What?" I pursed my lips.
"Hindi malabo dahil gusto siya ni Leuxia."
Agad na nagsalubong ang kilay ko nang napatitig sa kaniya.
"How did you know?"
"So you really?"
I leered.
"How did you know that Leuxia liked him?" I specified.
He chuckled and licked his lower lip.
"I heard it from Trevan."
"Tsismoso."
His pupils dilated. He shook his head, biting his thin and red lips.
Umalis lang kami roon nang yayain ni Hesine uminom kasama ni Lourd. I see nothing wrong with but I won't try.
"Don't drink too much," I turned to Giusteo.
Saglit siyang natigilan bago ngumisi.
"You are concern to me now huh?"
I smirked back to him.
"Dahil pupunta tayo ng Kaybiang? Ayoko ng pabigat na lasing."
He leered and pouted a bit.
"You are harsh, Storm."
Nagpaalam ako sa kaniya na lalapit muna kila Leuxia. Atasha offered me a beer so I took it. Para na rin hindi magtaka. Hindi naman ako malalasing sa isang can.
Hours passed, they were laughing while drinking at each others. Sharing some hilarious stories and enjoying when the night came.
I lifted my eyes when Leuxia stood.
"I'll go inside the hideout," Avior Leuxia spat.
I watched her as she disappeared, entering the hideout. I remained sitting quietly, calculating the time. I think we should go now.
Ilang minuto ang lumipas ay si Gionna lang ang nakita kong lumabas doon. I immediately stood as my eyes searched Giusteo.
Without a second, I saw him stood too. I walked away first and bid an excuse to Hattie and Atasha. They were both tipsy.
Kalmado ko silang iniwan doon. Hindi naman kailangan mag-alala kung may mangyayari dahil naroon si Leuxia at hindi nakainom.
Magkatabi ang motor ko at sasakyan ni Giusteo. Ilang minuto lang ay nakasunod na siya sa akin. We both stopped when we reached our vehicles.
"I'll go first in our mansion to prepare," I turned to him while picking my keys.
"I will go home too. We'll ride your motor?"
I glanced at him before nodding.
"I'll pick you up so wait for me outside your condomium building."
I was about to ride my Ducati but interrupted.
Giusteo suddenly laughed so I turned to him perplexedly. He covered his mouth, still in joy.
Natigilan ako pero agad ding natauhan. Tumikhim ako nang hindi pa rin siya tumitigil.
"What the f**k?"
"You sound like a boyfriend going with his date, Storm. I'm not a gay."
I examined him confusedly. I leered.
"But if it's you, Storm, why not?"
Saglit akong napatitig sa kaniya bago tuluyang napailing. This crazy bastard.
"Anong pinagsasabi mo? Lasing ka ba?"
He tried to shut his mouth and shook his head. He bit his lower lip with ears and cheeks red as tomatoes. I rolled ny eyes before riding my motorcycle and driving away.
Nang makarating sa mansion ay sina Vielle ang nadatnan ko. She stood when she saw me approaching.
Hindi ko pa siya nakakausap nang masinsinan dahil sa mga kaganapan ngayon. Tinanguan ko siya bilang senyas na agad niyang nakuha. She followed me upstairs.
"What the f**k really happened? Where did they hide you?" bungad ko nang makarating sa kwarto.
"Ang sinabi nila Mama at Lucien ang nangyari, iyon na 'yon. At sa US."
My eyes narrowed at her suspiciously. I know she can feel it so her face remained stern.
"I know there's something more, Vielle. It's impossible that they will hide you just to avoid the Caceres to attack again."
"How can you say?"
Natigilan ako roon. Natuptop ang mga labi ko. She didn't know that I'm also Alivor's daughter. Magkapatid kaming buo.
And I could say that because they kept me lowkey before. Nothing happened like this. f**k it.
Tumikhim ako.
"Because it's not our way. Hiding doesn't equate to a Solasta or Levesque."
Vielle smirked wickedly.
"Our ancestors..."
I gazed at her perplexedly. My brows furrowed as my forehead puckered.
"What?"
"It's better if you'll ask Mama, Ate. It will enlighten more."
Ang huling sagot na iyon ay lalong nagpagulo sa akin. Mahina akong napamura dahil inisip ko iyon hanggang sa matapos.
I took my gun and a personalized dagger, putting those in my pockets. I also brought some stun grenades in case we will need it.
Nang makababa ay wala na roon ang tatlo kaya hindi na ako nahirapang makalabas. I wore my red helmet as I drove away to pick Giusteo.
I'm wearing a black long sleeves and cargo pants so it's comfortable to move. And it's night so we need to hide against the dark.
Giusteo shifted on his stance when he saw my motorcycle. He's wearing black clothes too. I tried to look away, controlling my self. f**k, he's attractive.
Tinanguan ko siya nang makalapit at inabot ang isang helmet na dala. I can't utter a word.
"How to lock this, Storm?"
I slid up my helmet and turned to him. I didn't look on his eyes but I can feel him staring.
"Kabisado mo ang daan?" he blurt.
I nodded in instant.
"Oo, ako na bahala."
He nodded before riding at my back. He gestured okay in the side mirror. I started driving expeditiously.
I can hear his curses when I'm drifting in a sudden. Hindi pa masyadong malalim ang gabi pero naging mabilis ang byahe namin papunta Cavite.
I stopped when we were about to enter the road going to the woods of Kaybiang Tunnel.
"What's the matter?" he asked when I removed my helmet.
I turned to him. Tumikhim ako nang matanto ang lapit niya. I swallowed with the unsual feeling inside me.
"Remove that too. It's better to pass this highway without helmet."
Itinaas niya ang salamin at dudang tumingin sa akin.
"Put it back, Storm. It's dangerous."
I grinned mischievously.
"No thrill."
"Storm, accidents can occur."
"Trust you driver," I smirked.
He stiffened when I tied my hair. Sandali siyang napatitig habang ginagawa ko iyon. Dahil doon ay malutong siyang napamura nang humarurot ako bigla.
"As if I had a choice," he murmured, removing his helmet.
I smirked and focused on driving. Hindi naman kami mahuhuli lalo't medyo liblib ang lugar dahil puro puno.
Without awareness of the road, my motorcycle drove expeditiously with lights on full beam. The small flag in front of my motorcycle flutters violently against the wind.
"s**t, Storm, are you sure with this?"
"Trust me."
The tires make their monotonous hiss over the rain-washed highway. This was the time we let our heart explore the new and different avenues as the woods became closer.
Malapit na kami sa matarik na daan. Sunod-sunod iyon dito sa Kaybiang Tunnel. Dinig ko agad ang malutong na mura ni Giusteo nang matanaw iyon.
"s**t, sobrang taas niyang? Can you drive it?"
"It's basic."
"I'm nervous, Storm."
I felt his hand on my waist.
"Calm down..." I whispered.
Tanging tunog lang ng motor ko ang dinig sa paligid at mga insekto sa kakahuyan. Nakakalula rin ang gilid ng mga barricade dahil halos bangin na iyon.
Delikado talaga rito lalo kapag ganitong oras. My eyes darted to Giusteo's reflection on my side mirror.
"You are really nervous?" I gaped.
I turned to the road and focused on driving. Agad akong bumwelo ng harurot sa matarik na daan. Ramdam ko ang mahigpit niyang kapit.
"f**k, it seems like I'm riding a roller coaster."
He still look tensed and nervous. I smirked before driving slowly. Pababa na iyon kaya hindi masyadong maingay ang motor.
"Put your head on my shoulder..."
I immediately saw his speechless reaction when I started singing. He was distracted.
Sandali akong natigilan nang ipatong niya ang ulo sa balikat. Napaawang ang bibig ko at bahagyang natawa.
He literally did the lyrics. I pursed my lipd to hold a laughter. Ipinatong niya ang baba at nag-angat ng tingin.
"Stop laughing, Storm. Continue it...'
I can feel his huge and wide built at my back. He's freaking near. I licked my lower lip and continued singing.
"Whisper in my ear, baby..."
He moved his head a bit.
Nanatili siyang nakayuko sa balikat ko habang patuloy ang mabagal naming takbo. Tanging pagkanta ko lang ang dinig sa tahimik na kalsada.
"Words I want to hear, baby. Put your head on my shoulder..."
I can hear him cursing silently in my shoulder. I swallowed and glanced on his hands, comfortably resting in my waist.
"Storm..."
My eyes darted to him. I can feel the big lumps in my throat as my heart started racing too.
"I'm not afraid anymore to fall from this ride 'cause I already fell... not in the motor, but to the driver..."
I tried to act that I didn't hear him. He chuckled sexily, near in my ears.
I shut my mouth to contain a curse.
"Storm..."
"Stop that, Giusteo."
I bit my lower lip.
He was about to utter a word but interrupted when continuous gunshots from nowhere aired.
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