The four person inside the board room is doing their own stuff.
Achylles is calling one of his girlfriends. Regal Alegre is talking to Cage, while, Hades, is just too occupied by his own thoughts.
They were waiting for Athena. Tinawagan ito ni Cage para na rin marinig nito ang resulta ng background check sa kaibigan nitong si Alyssa Craig.
Cage wanted her to know the result of investigation.
Nasa Saavedra Private Hospital sila. Actually, it was just a coincidence that they're here. Hades is temporarily managing the hospital dahil wala ang ina nito, and Cage having a meeting with Hades about his donation in the hospital.
Nagkataon naman na natapos ang ang meeting ng dalawa ay dumating naman ang dalawa. Na-sprain ang paa ni Regal sa paglalaro nila ng football kaya sinamahan ito ni Achylles. Though he can walk properly, Regal needs to cast his sprained ankle temporarily.
Doon naman tumawag ang Investigator na inutusan ni Cage upang kumalap ng impormasyon tungkol kay Alyssa Craig. Nagdesisyon silang ngayon na alamin ang resulta.
The sooner the better nilang mailalayo si Athena sa babae. They don't trust her. They think she is hiding a lot of secrets. Ayaw na nilang maulit ang nangyari sa kanilang pinsan.
Cage suggested to hear the result. He asked him to present them the result of his investigation.
Bumukas ang pinto kung saan sila naroon. Athena entered the room, she removed her sunglasses. Tinignan nito ang apat na nasa loob ng kwarto.
Napilitan lang itong pumunta dahil binabaan ito agad ni Cage ng tawag. Ayaw sana nitong marinig ang resulta dahil hindi talaga ito komportable.
"Sit down, Princess," Regal said, iminuwestra ang bakanteng upuan sa tabi nito.
Sumunod naman si Athena at naupo sa tabi nito 'saka napansin ng dalaga ang naka-cast na paa ni Regal.
"What happened, Kuya Regal?" her face shows concern when she asks him.
"Nah, don't worry. I'm good, It's just a light sprain, Athena," Regal said. He moved his legs to proved her.
Tumango na lang ang dalaga dahil mukhang hindi naman malala ang nangyari sa paa nito.
Inilibot ni Athena ang mata sa loob ng boardroom, ang apat ay nakaupo sa harap ng oval shape table, nasa gitna doon si Hades. Sa kanan nito si Cage habang ang tatlo ay nasa kabilang linya.
They all turn their heads when suddenly they heard a loud knock outside the door.
"Come in," Hades deep voice approved.
Pumasok mula roon ang kanina pa nila hinihintay, may hawak itong envelope na naglalaman ng ilang nakalap na impormasyon.
"Boss," bati ni Uranus kay Cage. Tumango si Cage dito bilang hudyat na magsimula na ito.
"How was it?" Cage asks.
Natagalan kasi ito sa pagkuha ng impormayon tungkol kay Helliza, o Alyssa as her hidden identity.
Dapat noong isang linggo pa nito prinesenta Cage ang nakalap. Gathering a data is just a piece of cake for Uranus.
Nagtataka si Cage dito kung bakit humingi nang isang linggong palugit si Uranus. It was a easy job. Isang tao lang naman ang pinaimbestigahan nito kay Uranus, hindi isang drug lord o kung sino mang nawawalang tao.
"It's the hard copy, Boss," bilang sagot ay may inabot dito ang magaling na empleyado. Uranus handed them an envelop.
Kinuha iyon ni Cage rito pero hindi muna nito binuksan iyon.
Pinatay ni Uranus ang ilaw sa loob ng board room. At saka lumapit ito sa LED projecter, sinet-up 'yon at isinaksak ang dala nitong flash drive sa laptop.
Athena felt a nervous. She trust, Alyssa, but she can't help but feel anxious about the result.
Humarap silang lahat kung saan nakatutok ang projector. Binuksan nito ang isang file. A powerpoint presentation.
Unang tumambad sa mga ito ang salitang confidential and a logo of SIA. Nag-next slide si Uranus.
They saw a photo of that Allysa wearing all black and a cap. She looked serious in that photo. The next slide is an information about her.
They all read what is written on the slide.
NAME: Alyssa Creed Craig Sylvestre
BIRTHDATE: March 8 19**
AGE: 21 years old
HEIGTH: 177.80 cm
WEIGHT: 133.2 Lbs
"So, that's her real name," hindi mapigilang komento ni Regal.
Tumango naman si Achyllea at nagsalita rin, "Sylvestre sounds familiar to me."
Achylles is thinking where he heard that surename.
Uranus started to present the information he gathered. They kept their silence, so they won't interrupt Uranus who is serious in presenting.
"Alyssa Craig is not using any social media accounts. There's no information where she permanently live in. I was able to pull a string about her financial status, her bank account has a total of 30,000 pesos," he said and continued "She owns a Foxter mountain bike 20** Model worth of 3,099 US Dollar," anito, while in the next slide is a photo of her riding her bike out of the University gate.
"Waoh," Regal reacted. Alyssa owns a bike that costs thousands.
It's a expensive bike. With her status they don't think she can afford that.
Uranus continued again.
"For two years she doesn't associate herself with anyone except for Ms. Athena, who first approach her and follows her that eventually became friends."
And a photo of Athena and Alyssa. Athena is at her back following her on the hallway and next photo is all the same.
Napasulyap ang lahat kay Athena maliban kay Hades.
Their look is saying the same thing. Athena felt ashamed, she smiled awkwardly.
"My, my, cousin dear. I didn't know you could stalked," Achylles joked. Napailing naman si Cage pero hindi pa rin makapaniwala na ginawa iyon ng pinsan.
Cage was impressed of his employee. Uranus is one of Cage's top agent in SIA. He was able to find this photos.
Some of the photos are blurred and clear. It was obvious that it's a screenshot from a CCTV footage.
Next slide
School Background
"Alyssa Craig is currently taking her degree in Zeus University. She's taking up BS in Business Management for two years. According to the school Management she received a letter of invitation, and was approved by one of the head owners that remains unknown. Ms. Craig is the first scholar to be accepted in ZU. There is no information regarding her school she attended, it remained Confidential. No record of last college school attended," mahabang sabi nito.
Next slide
Elementary no info found.
Highschool no info found.
"That's all I gathered. I tried to sneak in at the head's office to see Miss Craig's files and their computer records about her, but there is still no record of her, just her name, age, birthdate, and the apartment she lives in. I tried to hack all their site. Unfortunately, it was all the same," he explained disappointedly.
Next slide
Family background:
Father's Name: -No Info found-
Mother's Name: -No Info found-
Siblings: NONE
Currently lives in Ria's Apartment for two years located at **** city, Makahiya St. 546. Her apartment cost her two thousand pesos per month.
Land lady's Name: Ria Monte, 40 years old ....
"According to her landlady she pays her apartment bill in time. The first time she acquires the apartment, she paid 10 thousand in advance. The landlady also told me that Ms. Craig is a silent person and myterious. She also happens to see her going out of her apartment early morning or sometimes get back at 12 in the evening. Generally, her daily routine is apartment - school - work - apartment," Uranus said.
Next slide
No Criminal record found.
Job Information:
Alyssa Craig works different kind of jobs. A parttimer at Zeus University as Janitress in girls dormitory and also in Zues Library. Stuntwoman , saleslady, Bouncer, waitress, bartender, street sweeper etc.
"And now she's currently working at Belle's Restaurant and Cafe as a waitress, she was recommended by Ms. Athena."
"I also asked the owner of the Bar where she previously works but the owner said it's confidential. I wasn't able to gather any Info about her previous jobs because their answer is all the same - they are not allowed to give or answer any information and questions regarding their past employees," he added.
Next slide is a different photo of Helliza with a seriousness in her face.
"Is that all you've got Uranus" Cage said with disappointment.
All of them are expecting more than that. An info that could make her bad.
Cage open the envelop just to see the same Info that Uranus presented on the power point and some photos. Halos kulang ang mga impormasyon puro basic information. No info, not even her family. How was that possible? No records even relatives. Who's backing all her info. Who is helping her?
"She's not an easy target. I'm guessing someone is backing her," Uranus said his opinion. Cage and others thought the same, too.
Namuo ang katahimikan sa apat na sulok ng opisina.
Lihim naman na nagdiwang ang loob ni Athena dahil walang makitang mali ang mga ito sa kaibigan nito. Maliban lang sa kadahilanang may nakatagong sekreto sa katauhan ng kaibigan nito.
Sa una ay natakot si Athena na baka may matuklasan ang mga pinsan nito tungkol kay Alyssa, she was not ready for that. Ngunit nakahinga rin sa huli nang malaman ang resulta ng imbestigasyon.
But Athena have her own thoughts, too.Nagkapagtataka talaga na iyon lang ang nakalap ni Uranus tungkol sa kaibigan nito. Even when she started to approached Alyssa --She always notice everything about her friend, even little things about her. Alyssa always wore baggy clothes and always wear nice, and Athena knew how to distinguish a signature clothes. Could she be from a rich family?
Sinagot nito ang tanong ng isip.
Kung tama ito bakit nagpapakahirap pa si Alyssa sa pagtatrabaho para tustosan ang pag-aaral at pagkain nito.
'Does she have conflict with her family?' Athena thought.
But since, it's a deal. Wala nang magagawa ang mga pinsan nito sa pakikipagkaibagan nito kay Alyssa. Wala silang makitang mali rito ibig sabihin ay hindi na sila makikialam pa. Iyon ang usapan ng mga ito bago pumayag si Athena na imbestigahan nila ang kaibigan.