"Denise." I looked back and saw Annie walking towards me.
I returned my gaze at the gun as I continued wiping it.
"Dad told me you're going to the South."
"Yeah. He gave me a mission." I answered casually. I need to perfect my white lie.
"How many weeks?" She asked. I stared at her with my amused face.
"What do you mean weeks? One day is enough. I just want to see something."
"Oh," And then she sat down in front of me,
"How about you, did father give you a mission?" I asked. She grabbed a sniper rifle and played with it.
"Hmm, nothing. But I still don't know. I heard Dad that they spotted a drug syndicate in the North. I don't know but I want to lead that mission." I stopped and put down the gun and glanced at her.
"Hey Annie, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"Did you actually believed that Jasper died in a car accident? Also when the explosion happened? Because of too much use of the engine?" I asked her straight to the point. She froze. I know I'm blunt but I just want to hear her opinion.
A long silence ate us up. She heavily sighed before she put down the sniper. We stared at each other.
"No. I don't want to believe that he died because of a car accident. We all know that he's not a reckless driver." I stilled and smirked. I see, she's sharp like mom.
"By the way, did you ate already?" I changed the topic. I just feel like she didn't want to talk about it.
"Not yet. How about you?" She asked me. I smiled.
"Okay good, we're the same." Then we looked at each other and both smirked.
We both cleaned every corner and stood up to go to our own room.
I took a bath first and dried my hair. After that, I entered my walk-in closet and wore my ripped faded jeans, black adidas shoes, white tanked top, chanel belt and my channel sling bag.
I just put light make up on my face and put my earrings. I readied my credit card just incase Annie's attitude change and make me pay the bill.
I walked towards the cabinet and opened it only to see the hidden box. I brought my pepper spray, pistol, tactical knife incase something bad happens.
I went out and saw Annie wearing her black stiletto, black jagger with her silky peach sleeveless top.
"Who's car?" I asked.
"Yours."
"Okay."
"Okay."
"WHAT THE HELL Denise don't waste the sauce you brat!" She said wearing her exaggerated face and grabbed the sauce on my hand. I just rolled my eyes and continued to eat.
We're in the mall and we entered a famous restobar. We just ate our dinner here because dad and mom wants to be alone. I held the plate where the sisig is and put a lot on my plate.
"Hey hey hey, don't you dare eat that all."
"Don't care."
We continued to eat until we finished our food and now, we are watching the band performing in stage while sipping our cocktails.
After performing, the party started and the crowd started to wild. It's already crowded since it's already 10 pm in the night. A lot of women and man are dancing and flirting side to side. Some of them are making out and not minding the people around them.
I glanced at my elder sister when she suddenly stood up.
"Where are you going?" I asked.
"I'm going to dance." She answered. My jaw dropped. Seriously? I didn't know she's into this. Oh well, I'm not actually a party person.
I just shook my head and stared at her walking towards the dance floor. Well, it's not bad to dance right? I just want her to enjoy the night. I want her to forget the topic I brought back earlier. I sighed before drinking.
I frowned because of the taste. I'm not a drinker but sometimes I drink. I don't like the taste of this cocktail actually. My sister bought this so I have no choice but to drink. And my tolerance in alcohol is not that high.
I ordered Black Label and drink it full. I don't know how many glass did I take. I just want to drink. And I'm already tipsy. I need to sober up. I need to freshen up.
I stood up and held the chair tightly. I feel like mh vision is spinning. I composed myself first before walking to the Female Bathroom.
I went inside and pee. After that, I immediately washed my hands and retouched my make up. And then applied alcohol and hand sanitizer. Well, I'm a clean freak. I put my hair up because I'm feeling hot.
While walking back, someone pushed me and I didn't noticed it. It was so sudden and I just closed my eyes and wait for my body to fall. But it didn't happen.
I opened my eyes and saw a wrist embracing me preventing my body to fall.
"Careful baby..." Goosebumps. That's what I felt after hearing those words. I can feel his hot breath on my neck.
He helped me to stand up properly. I stilled and immediately turn back but I saw no one. It's like he just vanished. I glanced at every corner and saw nothing. I held my nape and continued to walk.
I saw Annie, sitting on the chair and eating a lot of fries.
I sat down and stared at nowhere.
I held my neck where I felt his breath earlier . I can still hear his husky and bedroom voice in my ear. I felt goosebumps.
"Hey Denise!" I glanced at my elder sister who's now staring at me with her annoyed face.
"H-ha?"
"Ha? How you like that... you're not listening to me! You're too occupied you know that?" She said. Still annoyed.
"I'm sorry. I'm just thinking." I reasoned out.
"What are you thinking? Is that your mission again?" She asked. I looked at her and shrugged.
"Dunno, maybe." I just said I don't want to tell her that I'm actually thinking about the man earlier. I know she'll just tease me to no end. And I actually don't think it's a good idea to tell her that.
"Whatever. Anyways," Then she looked at her wrist watch. "Let's go home. It's already past midnight. Oh god, I didn't know that it's already past midnight. C'mon, I'm driving. I don't think you can drive us home. You're tipsy." I just nodded and stood up and followed her behind.
We went out and walked towards the parking lot. I immediately went inside the car because I feel like my world is spinning. I wore my seatbelt of course. Safety first. And let myself fell asleep.
"Denise... wake up, we're home." I woke up because of a tap on my shoulder. I sat properly and messed up with my eyes and went out of the car.
But that didn't happen because a sudden force made me to come back. I forgot to undo my seatbelt. Gosh, I'm really drunk.
We both went inside and returned to our perspective rooms. I went to my bathroom and took a bath. Then I brushed my teeth and put my skin care. I waited a minute before I took of my mask and cleaned my face. I applied my alcohol and hand sanitizer.
After a minute, I switched OFF the light and now darkness invaded my room. I switched ON the lampshade and let myself to fall in my bed. It didn't take a minute and let my body and soul rest.
I woke up because of my alarm clock. I looked at it and immediately run to the bathroom. I did not noticed the time! I'm already late! I did not care about my goddamn headache and took a bath in a fast way. I need to do my routine as fast as I can because I have a work to finish so.
I'm really thankful that I have fast reflexes. I think it's because of my blood rushing through my veins. I wore my uniform and immediately went downstairs.
I went downstairs and saw my sister with our parents eating in the dining. I walked towards them and greeted them good morning.
"Morning dad, mom." I greeted them and kissed their cheeks.
"Morning sweetie." Mom greeted.
"Good morning Denise. Sit down. You need tk eat your breakfast so you can go to work in no time." I nodded at my Dad and sat down before looking at my elder sister and smiled. I greeted her first.
"Morning."
"Morning." That's all and I started eating my breakfast.
Mom prepared sunny side up, bacon, toasted bread with grilled cheese, sausage and ham sandwich. And for the dessert, she prepared my favorite fresh mango shake.
I eat my food in a fast way so I can past my schedule. After eating, I waved at them to goodbye.
I run and went to garage. I immediately went inside my car and started the engine.
When I arrived, I am really thankful that I'm not late. I still have 2 minutes to prepare.
I went to my office and cleaned every corner. Files, papers and so on. I put a label on every folder si I can immediately give this to them.
After cleaning, I let myself fell on my swivel chair and grabbed the box. It's a package for me.
I held my tactical knife and switched it to open and opened the box.
After unboxing, I saw an elegant black envelope with a golden dragon on it. I opened it and saw an invitation card. An invitation for the upcoming grand ball. This saturday and it will be held in a Luxurious Five Star Hotel.
I put it down and grabbed the gown inside with a mascara with a white fur and color black mixing with golden glimmers.
Then I saw a paper so I grabbed it and read it.
'That's the invitation for the Grand Ball in Saturday. Make sure to wear that gown with the mascara. You need to complete this mission for the sake of our comrades and also for the sake of your Brother in-law. Goodluck Anicka Denise and take care.
-Lee'
I fold it immediately and put back all inside the box. pabalik ang papel saka nilagay sa dating lalagyan ang lahat ng gamit.
So the heads knew about this mission. Well, I really need to succeed.
I put the box at the corner and finished my work.
I looked at my wrist watch and it's already 5 pm. I did not even bother to take a lunch. I'm busy finishing this goddamn work. Well atleast I'm done.
I grabbed my phone on my and dialed the number of my Secretary.
"Helena."
'Salute ma'am!'
"I need you to distribute this files to the trainees. ASAP."
'Ma'am yes ma'am!' She replied so I ended the call. I rested my back in the chair cause my back hurts. It's been an hours.
I closed my eyes and relaxed a bit. I can feel the door opening but I did open my eyes because I know that it's just my Secretary.
"Salute Ma'am!" I opened my eyes and nodded at her. She walked towards my table and I gave her the files before she went out.
I heavily sighed before standing up and went out with the package.
I immediately went to my Condo. I put down the box on my sofa and walked towards the fridge. I grabbed a bottled water and drunk it all. After that, I walked back to my sofa.
I held the gown and put it on my cabinet. I don't want to make my gown look smuggled.
I just took a shower and eat then brushed my teeth. And then put my skin care. I sleep early since I'm already finished with my work.
Woke up, took a bath, eat, went to work. That's the only thing I do until Saturday came. I did not even noticed that it's already Saturday. I looked at the clock and it's just 6pm. The time in the invitation is 8. So I still have 2 hours to prepare.
But I feel something strange. My heartbeat is not right. I have a bad feeling about this.