"Welcome back, Circe!"

I cringe when I saw my family celebrating my comeback. They all have big smile that warm my heart. I'm touch! I smiled and hug them. I heard their groans but I just laugh.

"Buti na lang umuwi ka hija. Aba'y sakto sa pag-uwi 'rin ng ate Destry po." My dad said that made me smirk. "I miss you, ate." Nakita ko ang pagdaan nang tuwa niya sa sinabi ko. Been years since I last saw her. I think, I last saw her is the funeral of my other sister.

"Sus! Ang drama pa ni papa. Busy lang po ako para sa board." Napangiti ako nang marinig ko 'yon, she's studying hard she really wanted to be a Police para sa kapatid namin. I really want to help her. And I think I can finally do something about Ate Dastry and Ate Destry. I admit that I really need the help of that crazy man yesterday.

"Me too! Busy 'rin po ako sa senior high school life ko. But, not like ate Destry who don't call you. I always call you kaya papa. And! Atleast I visit you once a month." Pagpaparinig ko kay Ate dahilan para samaan niya ako ng tingin. "Ay nako! Puro konsomisyon lang ang uwi mo lagi sa aming bata ka." I giggle when I heard that coming from Manang Nelly. She's right, since siya laging nakakaalam ng kalokohan ko. Manang Nelly is our maid that we treat as second mother.

"How's high life anak in Canada?" I smiled when dad asked me. "It's hard, dad. But atleast I survive, because you always motivate me!" They all smiled, that's really warm my heart. This family is my favorite haven. Dalawang taon nang mag senior high ako. I decide to study abroad. For more experience, and advance studies. I took the STEM strand, and at the same time I'm working as doctor's assistant sa isang clinic. Thought, I can't forgot to party every night, haha!

"Magtutuloy ka ba sa med school, sis?" Tumango-tango ako, that was dad and mom dream for me, and also my dream. "I'm planning to take BS Psychology in college. Then tuloy po sa Med school." But this time, dito na ako sa Pilipinas. "I plan to enroll in UST med school." Tumango si papa sa sinabi ko, iyon ang dati niyang school. But, syempre kailangan ko munang makatapos ng college.

"Saan ka ba mag co-college hija?" Manang Nelly suddenly asked. My smile faded, putcha. Ngayon pa lang nila malalaman na nagbago na ang plano ko. "I'm not going back in abroad." Nakita ko ang pagtigil ni papa, pero ngumiti 'rin siya na tila sinasabihan ako na ituloy ko lang ang gusto kong sabihin. "I'm going to enroll in Bulacan. In CSPB."

"Ngayon ko lang narinig 'yan. Pero diba masyadong malayo? Isipin mo lang, sis. Kung mag-aaral ka lang 'rin sa ganiyan, bakit lalayo ka pa? Malapit sa atin ang UST, Ateneo saka La salle." Tumango ako sa sinabi niya, I totally understand what my sister's point. Hindi sila sanay that the brat child will enroll to a school who's not popular enoigh.

"I want to try this one. My friend will enroll there. Saka I want to enjoy my four years with my friends, saka I promise na bibisitahin kita dad!" Nakita ko ang pagtawa ni papa saka tumango-tango. "Kung saan ka masaya, anak. Basta sipagan mo lang ang pag-aaral."

"Saan ka titira sa Bulacan?" Nakita ko ang pagseryoso ng mukha ni ate. Alam kong pag ganiyan siya ay may natutunugan siyang mali. Anyway, she's traing to be a police malakas ang instinct niya. "To my lola. Gusto ko siyang alagaan for meantime." Napangisi ako nang makitang tumango si ate. I'm sorry to my grandma, I have to use her.

When lunch done agad na akong pumasok sa kwarto to fix my clothes. Aalis na agad ako kahit kakadating ko lang. Nakakainis kasi! The enrollment in CSPB is in three days from now. Bakasyon pa lang ako, then sila pasukan na! If I have a choice, I rather killed that crazy man.

"Nag kwento sa akin si Eliva kahapon. You are still a undercover agent?" Napatigil ako sa pagaayos nang marinig si ate sa likod ko. "Matagal ko ng alam, Circe. Pero alam mo sanang delikado ang pinasok mo." Ngumiti ako kay ate at tumango. I working as undercover agent for two years nang lumipat ako sa Canada. I apply as Undercover when I heard that my friend is working as Undercover, I really thought it was fun, but it's not until I can't quit for being agent, suddenly I love working in law.

"Don't worry about me ate. Alam mo namang kaya ko."

"Alam ko naman. Isa kang Hami syempre matapang ka! Walang mahina sa henerasyon na 'to! Magligpit ka na at ako na maghahatid sayo sa Bulacan."

I hold my ate's hand, I can't stop being emotional when she always nice to me. "Thank you ate, for accepting me as your sister." Because without my sister wala 'rin ako. I'll promise to do the favor for her.

We arrive in Bulacan exactly three am in the morning. Papatuluyin ko sana siya sa bahay ni lola but she refuse dahil may training pa siya bukas. While me, I'm outside my lola's house thinking what should I do? She didn't know na dadating ako. I'm ten years old since I last visit her, eight years ago na ang nakakalipas. How can I say na dito muna ako? If ever I can rent an apartment?

"Ay! Nakaka banas naman! Sino ba iyan?" Napatalon ako sa gulat nang sumigaw si lola. I saw her upset face na mukhang naistorbo ko yata sa pagtulog. "I'm sorry lola!" I immediately said. Nakita ko ang gulat sa mukha niya nang makita ako. She looks old as expected. She's in her eighty's now. "A-apo? Apo!" My lola suddenly exclaimed that made my smile big. Wow! My lola still know me!

"Aba'y napalaki mo na. Ganito ka lang kaliit noon." I laugh when lola measured me using her finger. "I'm staying here, for a month or year." Based on kung kailan ko mahahanap ang Juliette na 'yon. I'm sure that it takes a month, but after this I'll back in manila and continued my studies in Ateneo.

"Nako! Kahit 'wag ka na ngang umalis ay ayos na ayos lang!" I smiled and hug my lola. I hope this new place will bring me good vibes, same as good life. "Good night, lola. We'll talk again tomorrow." I said and kiss her forehead.

Days passed I help lola to her work. She's working at a hotel as janitress. Instead seeing her cleaning ako na ang gumawa and let her rest for a day. Ganoon ang naging routine for two days. I really enjoyed working with lola, dahil nagkakaroon kami ng bonding. Thought, my body miss alcohol. I need whiskey.

"Lola. Are you tired?" Ngumiti lang sa akin si lola at umiling. "Paano ba ako mapapagod hija? Eh ikaw lang ang naglinis." Parehas na lang kaming napatawa. Well, I'm great! Nalinis ko ang twenty rooms na naka assign kay lola. I want to help lola, dadalhin ko siya sa Manila after this finding the lost princess.

"Hoy! Ano 'yan? Office hours ngayon bawal chikahan!" I boredly gaze to the man na sinisigawan kami. Who's he? Oh, the boss. I guess he is? Only boss allowed to shout to their crew, pwera na lang kung gusto lang niya kaming sigawan baka masapak ko siya. "I understand, but don't shout baby." I said while doing lip bitting. I saw how he blush, gosh! So gwapo! "W-why?" Palihim akong napatawa nang makitang nahihiya na siya. Lumapit ako sa tenga niya para bumulong.

"Because your shout sounds moan in my ears." I whispered as I heard his curse. Nice, I miss flirting. "Pasensya na, Baste. Sumakit lang ang tuhod ko kanina inaalayan lang ako ng apo ko." Lola explained, oh? His name is Baste? His name sounds hot. "Pasensya na 'rin Lola Theia. Akala ko kasi sila Phoebe saka Marji na naman." Whoa, his calm voice looks more hotter. "You should kiss me as sorry-"Bago ko matapos ang sasabihin ko ay nakurot na agad ako ni lola at hinila ako palabas.

"Ay, napakaharot na bata. Parang 'nung nanay mo lang 'nung kumabit sa tatay mo, jusko." Iblis magalit ako napatawa na lang ako. I accept that words for years, it's not big deal anymore. "Lola, who's that hottie ba?" Pagtataka kong magtanong, akala ko kukurutin niya ulit pero tumawa lang siya.

"Si Sebastian, anak ng may-ari ng hotel." Nice. My first flirt is a big time. Nice shot myself! "Gotta go lola. Mag en-enroll pa ako!" Pagpapaalam ko kay lola. Exactly two in afternoon when I got arrive in CSPB. Hindi naman siya ganoon kalayuan, I think kailangan ko lang matutong sumakay sa tricycle. My whole life I always ride in car. I need to be independent now.

Pagpasok ko pa lang makikita ko na ang gawa sa gintong marmol na pangalan ng school: Collehiyo De San Pascual Baylon. Sobrang haba ng name, wish I can remember that. I tour myself inside the campus, it's actually big but not as big in my old schools. But I like their gym, it's big enough para magkasya ang mga studyante ng CSPB. Can't wait to watch baskteball players playing, their are so damn hot.

The school is made me felt ninety's vibes so I expected na hindi pa ganoon kaganda ang structure ng school. Ang sahig ay parang dating sahig pa'rin noong unang panahon, like 'yung kahoy na sahig. I actually love the vibes. I feel like I'm in historical novel, like the book I read before. I like the vibes here. Marami 'ring silid for students. This is one of the famous school in Bulacan.

I also notice na maraming studyante ngayon. Kaya medjo mahaba ang pila, no choice I need to wait. And also, I expected this, because this is the last enrollment. Dapat nakinig ako kay lola na agahan ang punta, I insist to help her earlier kaya inabutan ako ng hapon.

Napatigil ako nang maramdaman na may humablot sa braso ko. "Circe?" I rolled my eyes when I saw him, the crazy guy. He's the one that grab me. Bastos! Malapit na ako sa pila! Tangna, pipili na naman. Pang sampu na ako kanina. "Don't worry. Ako ng bahalang magpalista sayo." Napangiti ako sa sinabi niya at ako ng humila sa kaniya sa isa sa mga bench. Kung sinabi niya agad edi ayos sana, madali lang naman akong kausap.

"Hoy, alis ka muna d'yan." Pagsisinta ko sa isa sa nakaupo sa bench. Puno na kasi lahat ng bench at siya lang mag-isa. Considerate ba dahil dalawa kami tas siya iisa lang na nakaupo sa pang dalawang upuan. "Preston, pre halis na." I smirk when Romeo said that, nice he's sound hot. "Bawi ako sayo next time nerdie!" Sigaw ko nang makitang umalis na siya. Loser.

"Okay, Romeo-"he stop me. "My name is Levi Eidan Quezon." Tumango ako at sinabi 'rin ang pangalan ko, since he knows me by my address. "Circe Stella Hami." He smiled that shows him his cute smile. Wow, looks like a innocent angel. "Okay, Levi. Do you have any lead where Julie is?" I asked to make sure na kahit sana konti may impormasyon kami na magtuturo kung nasaan siya.

I sign. This case will be pointless without clues and evidence. But, isang linggo pa lang naman. "Wala, tanging address mo lang ang iniwan niya." I started to hate Julie, is she a stalker? She know my address for pete sake. "Don't lose hope. We have many months and years to find her." And maybe, we find her dead during that time, tsk.

Natapos na kaming mag usap ni Levi ay gabi na. Yves called me habang naglalakad ako pauwi. Unluckly, walang tricycle na masasakyan na. I need to walk. Damn, tiring.

"Hello, my friend! Pautang naman!" I smirk and show him my middle finger. I told him about Levi, he's also helping me even he's in Manila and I'm in Bulacan. We 've been in circle of friend since HS. I told him that Levi and I, na ginabi na sa pakikipagusap.

"Of course we didn't just talk about his Julie. I need to know Levi, I want to know who he is, kung sino ba ang tinutulungan ko. I don't want to made a mistake, like helping a murderer." I said that made us both laugh. I stop laughing when I notice someone's following me. Instead of continued my call to Yves, I end it.

And since, I'm tired of walking I didn't run kahit alam kong may sumusunod sa akin. Instead of running I walk slower. Exting, right? Maki-kidnap ako! Haha! I waited for him or her to grab me, at takpan ng panyo ang ilong ko. But no one did!

"Crazy woman." He whispered to himself dahil ako na mismo ang lumapit sa kaniya. Yes! Ako na nag pre-presinta. "Just come with me." Nanlaki ang mata ko nang maglabas siya ng kahoy at pinukpok ako-sa ulo.

Putangna.

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A/N:

Some fact for you Athens. Destry Ioni Hami sister of Circe have a story. Nasa timeline ko po 'yung story niya. The title is Detective's Oath. Hope you like the two Hami's adventure. Thenkyuuu!