Chapter Six

KRT

"See you later, Ravena." I smiled as I waived my hands habang papalayo ang sasakyan mula sa kanya. He smiled a bit as he slightly waved his hands.

Umayos ako sa pagkaupo sa sasakyan. I suddenly felt tired. Probably a jet lag, pero ayos lang naman 'tong pagod na 'to. I will be more exhausted later when we do it.

I'm sure of that...

"You should sleep, ma'am." Aniya.

"Thanks. But I will sleep when I get home," the bodyguard nodded as he continued driving the car.

"By the way, Miko... we should drop by Cha's house. I needed to see her before she leaves." Biglang pumasok sa isip ko na aalis na pala siya pabalik ng Spain.

"Copy, ma'am." Sabi niya na naka-tingin sa 'kin mula sa mirror. Seryoso ang mukha.

"Stop calling me Ma'am, Miko. Nandito ka lang naman dahil sa magulang mo, this isn't your choice to be in here." Aniko.

He was the Son of General Magnus Lopez. May nagawang kasalanan ang tatay niya sa organisasyon, kaya pinapasok siya sa rito para saluhin ang pag-alis ng tatay niya. His father was also a member. 

A high-ranked member. Used to be...

"It was my Father's choice back then, but this time it is my choice. I am here for you with my whole decision with me, and it is not because of my Father." Umawang ang labi ko sa sinabi niya.

My eyes widen when I saw a lot of cars in the middle of the road. It was the secret agents of the Government. Lahat sila ay may baril na nakatutok sa sasakyan na 'min. I spotted a red dot on my chest.

Napalingon sa 'kin si Miko, his face looked terrified. He hasn't been in this situation, and I am too. A red laser was also spotted on his head.

"What the fuck? Why are they here? Anong kailangan nila?" I looked at him worriedly.

Hindi ko magawang huminga ng maayos. 

Then I realized that only the government knows who I really was. Not everyone in the government pero ang kalahati ay alam nila ang tungkol sa amin. They are so fucking greedy with the organization's power because some of the members' families are from the world war's generation.

They want more access to the world.

"Let's surrender."

"That is not going to happen!"

"And we die if we don't. We had no other choice. Hindi tayo Yapchengco o Villegas para hindi matakot na patayin nila tayo, they know they can't die yet. It will be the country's down fall, Miko." Hindi pa rin siya nakumbinsing sumuko kami.

He unbuckled his seatbelt at hindi siya makagalaw. Hind niya magawang buksan ang pintuan. Then a man began talking with the megaphone.

"Calling out Kiana Raven Tuazon and Mikael Lopez to get out of the car. Again, we are requesting Kiana Raven Tuazon and Mikael Lopez to get out." The man in all black said.

"I'll go out first. Tutal, pangalan ko naman ang naunang tawagin." Aniko ko at walang dalawahang pag-iisip na umatras sa desisyon ko.

I raised both of my hands to assure them I wasn't bringing any weapons. The man slowly walked towards me, Mikael got out of the car as he raised his hands as well.

Kaagad nilang pininda sa kalsada si Miko as they cuffed him. He looked at me coldly.

Napasinghap ako nang dumapo ang kamay ng misteryosong lalake sa 'kin sa bisig ko. I slipped it away and everyone's weapon were pointed on me. He smirked.

"Don't fucking touch me!" I glared at him as I took the cuffs out of his hands and put them on mines.

"You're very brave." He smirked as he crossed his arms while looking at me. 

"What exactly do you want?" I glared at him.

"Simple. It's you... it is you that I want." He smiled.

"You can ask me out in a nice way... hindi sa ganitong paraan. Madali naman akong kausap."

"I was about to. But I heard your dad has already set you up with the Duke of Sussex, am I right?" Kumunot ang noo ko.

Paano niya nalaman iyon?

"Sino ka ba? How did you know I was almost arranged with the Duke?"

"Oh, so it was just a plan. Not entirely being planned?"

"I am asking who the fuck are you?"

"Drake Simon Villegas. How come you didn't realize that I lead this country you're currently standing?" Ngumisi siya lalo at mahinang natawa.

Hindi ko alam kung magka-apelyido lang sila ni Clint o mag pinsan. 

"I don't give a fuck about who leads this country. This land is nothing without us, the country you're leading Drake Villegas will fall without Vaisseaux. We run this country. We made it here," bigla kong naramdaman ang dulo ng baril sa likuran ng ulo ko.

"Kim. Stop that," he warned.

Sumunod ang babae sa utos at pumunta sa harap. She was wearing a mask that covers all over he face. Tanging mata niya lang makikita. The woman in front of me was tall that has nice legs, he was wearing shorts and a long-ass top.

Kumalabit ang babaeng si 'kim' sa batok ng babae at hinalikan niya ito ng malalim. The woman closed her eyes while Drake didn't. He was looking at me while his girlfriend was kissing him. Nag-iwas ako ng tingin para mabigyan sila ng privacy.

Their kisses were getting more sensual. Pagkabalik ko ng tingin ay hinahalikan na ni Drake ng mariin si Kim habang nakapikit ang mata. A man suddenly went to me as he put the tape on my mouth. 

Nakatingin sa akin si Miko na nasa loob ng sasakyan na naka-posas. Bigla akong sinakal nung lalake habang pinapaamoy sa 'kin ang maliit na panyo. My vission begins to get blurry until I lose my consciousness.

It was almost midnight when I woke up. My hands were tied up while I was standing. They didn't let me sit kahit man lang may posas ako and locked me in a room. They really want me to suffer.

Alam kong mag-aalala ang pamilya ko. But I am on my own. I'm an adult and they knew that I can defend myself. Unless, they'd realize I was cornered by the governmet.

My eyes roamed around the room. The walls are all painted in black, and there is a huge glass window. The view was mesmerizing, nature gives me a chill. Pero naka-posas 'nga lang, I don't get to enjoy this moment. 

Bumukas ang pintuan. I saw Drake Villegas with his man and girlfriend, Kim. She was holding a tray of food. Lumapit sa 'kin ang dalawang lalaki.

"Give her a sit and let her eat alone." He said as the two men nodded.

They did what they were told. I sat on the chair and then Kim when to me as he handed the food tray.

"Eat that up. The cuffing moment wasn't even necessary. Just for the show." She could have just shut the fuck up.

I wasn't hungry. Binaba ko ang tray na may pagkain. I crossed my legs and arms habang maangas silang tinitigan. Drake also sat dwon on the chair while facing on me.

"You're brave. Other women will get scared if they get kidnapped." Ngumisi siya.

"Why would I be scared of you or of your men? Do you really think of me so lowly that I couldn't afford to kill you?" Mahina akong natawa at tumabis sa kanyang mga mata ng malaliman.

"This time I am asking you again what the fuck do you want from me. Is it money? Power? Tell me what you want." I coldy said.

"I already said my asnwers to you, Raven."

"You want me? Are you sure about that, Mr. Villegas?" Ngumisi ako at nilingon ang kanyang girlfriend na walang emosyong nakatingin sa 'kin.

Hindi sumagot si Drake at nilingon ang babae.

"I don't think your woman will like it if I'd say yes to you." I winked at his woman who looked at me with her deadly eyes.

"So you are actually considering?" He sounded nervous.

"You could say that. But I don't think my man would let this pass." I smiled.

"I am not talking about marriage. I am talking about you, carrying a heir for me with no sex involved. Just Vitro fertilization. My wife couldn't bare with a child, and I have to respect that." My eyes widened.

Mag-asawa pala sila? That's why his wife looked like she was going to kill me!

"Is it okay to your wife?" Tanong ko.

Nagkatinginan kaming tatlo. The wife looked okay with it, but I can feel her emotions. She might be disappointed that she couldn't bare with a child. I know it hurts.

Pero napaisip ako. I also needed a child. A husband for my own reputation. If i'd say yes, will it be worth it? Pero hindi naman magiging akin yung bata. Why would I carry a child of married man kung hindi ko naman makakasama? Hindi ba masisira reputasyon ko sa ganitong set-up?

"It is obviously not. But it was her decision to save my reputation."

"Kung papayag ako, may karapatan pa rin ba ako sa anak ko?" deretsang tanong ko.

"Sir. Your Primo is here to see his girlfriend." Kumunot ang noo ko sa lalakeng biglang sumulpot.

I looked at the door and I saw him. He looked terrified.

"My girlfriend will not be carrying your Son, my dear Primo. But instead... she will bare with my children." Diin niyang pagkasabi.

Bigla niyang hinawakan ang palapulsuhan ko. Kaagad napatayo si Drake at kaagad itinutok ng mga tauhan niya ang baril sa aming dalawa.

"Steven..." It was almost a whisper.

Hindi ko kayang isipin yung sinabi niya. 'My girlfriend will not be carrying your Son, my dear Primo. But instead... she will bare with my children.'

I couldn't help but smile.

Everyone saw how I looked at him with a smile on my face.

"Prove it to me, Steven. You will not get out of here alive if you don't prove it to your woman." Walang emosyong sabi ng kaniyang pinsan.

My brows furrowed. Clint Steven didn't even react to what he just said. Instead, he raised both of his hands as he slowly turned his way on me. It made me more confused. Ngumisi si Drake at ang kanyang asawa naman ay dissapointed na umalis.

Dake was grinning as he knew. "I am not saying this over and over again, my dear Primo. Prove it so I could not take advantage—" He was cut off.

My heart begins to pound like crazy as the beats starts increasing. The anxiety starts building up within my body just by watching getting something from his pockets.

No...

It couldn't be...

There's no way he'll do this!

I am not ready for this... but who am I to complain? Isn't it my plan in the first place!

"Ravena..." He bit his lower lip as he slowly get his knees on the ground.

The man in front of me fucking kneeled! The one and only Clint Steven Villegas kneeled on me with a fucking box of ring!

"Steven..." bulong ko at napahawak sa aking dibdib na mas lalong kumalabog.

Hindi ko alam kung kalabog ba ito ng kaligayahan o kaba.

"Will you marry me, mon amour? I will give you the life you deserved. I will give you everything I won. I will give myself to you... I will offer you an eternity of love that will last forever. Please marry me, mon amour... I will love you endlessly."

Hindi ako makagalaw. Mas lalong hindi ko mapigilang mapa-luha sa sinabi niya. I thought movies and novels were cringed when someone proposed to you when both of the characters started crying. 

But now I am experiencing it.

Clint Steven looked at me innocently, hoping that I would say yes. Probably, I will say yes! Who wouldn't want to date this innocent guy, right? He has the looks. 

Everyone is after him, and I won.

"What do you say, Raven?" Drake interrupted the moment.

I kneeled on the ground to face him. I placed my hand on his palm. I held it tightly. His hands were cold as fuck!

"I will love you more... mi amor," he smiled as he put the ring on my finger.

We stand up together and he hugged me tight. He laid his head on my shoulder like a kid who had seen her mom after a long vacation. I rubbed my hands on his back to his head. Ginulo ko ang buhok niya.

May something talaga sa buhok niya, aside sa sobrang shiny at healthy super bango rin.

"Did I just set up an engagement meeting? I never thought that my little cousin would be this fucking cringe." And he interrupted again.

Biglang kumawala si Steven sa yakap na 'min at halos hindi siya makatingin sa 'kin. Is he shy?

"Can we leave now?" Drake smiled at him as he nodded. Umatras ang tauhan niya.

Walang sabing hinawakan niya ang kamay ko ulit. We have escaped the room as an engaged couple.

Is it really happening? This isn't a dream?

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