Chapter 27: Flicker

WE RAISED our glasses for a toast and exchanged smiles. The clanging of every glass creates a rhythm of peace and comfort for a moment. Before we could say anything, a flicker of lights stopped us for what we were doing.

"Be cautious," Agon whispered as I felt his warm hand clasped between my fingers.

My heart began to rised as my instinct kicked in, getting ready for what was coming. I sharpened my senses and keenly observed everyone as I placed my hand near my thigh where, my hidden weapon was.

Suddenly, gunshots filled the air, and armed men poured in. Chaos begin to rise and other guests run as they panicked. The sound of shattered glass, guns, and shouts is mixing.

I finally reached my pistol under my gown and took cover behind the table together with Agon and Romanov holding his wife as well.

"Paano na sina Raji, Nick, and Ardeen?" I asked, holding my gun tightly.

"Alam na nila ang gagawin, trust them," Agon replied, returning the fire somewhere.

Nakikipagpalitan din ng putok sina Romanov at Relliana sa mga kalabang kami ang tinitira. Nagsasalitan silang dalawa, animo'y alam na alam agad ang susunod na gagawin.

Their movements sync, covering each other and killing people without mercy. I can see the glint of happiness and enjoyment through their eyes, as if this chaos didn't bother them at all, and it was like a child's game.

As I watched Realliane pull the trigger, my mouth hanged open. Every move she made was so well calculated that even the slightest mistake couldn't escape from her sharp eyes. She fought fiercely and effortlessly, her actions proved that she was really worthy as Romanov's wife.

"We need to get out of here!" Romanov shouted.

They are taking down every enemy that's attacking us. Tumulong din ako at nakikipagpalitan ng putok sa mga kalaban. Napupuno ng usok ang buong paligid na naging dahilan para mahirapan akong aninagin ang mga bumabaril sa 'min, pero alam kong kaya ko ng harapin 'to. Everyone taught me how to fight in every circumstance.

"Go to Clint!" Agon shouted.

Hindi pa ako nakakapagsalita ay biglang may humawak ng mahigpit sa kamay ko. Unang kong tiningnan kung sino 'yon and it was Clint!

I held my gun as she dragged me. I have no choice but to run together with her. I glanced at Agon again, giving me a nod.

"Be careful. See you outside," he said, but his eyes showed that he was worried.

I gave him a reassuring smile. "I will. We will meet outside with no scratch. Be careful."

Agon nodded and covered us with gunshots as we ran. Romanov and Relliana was firing endlessly. They both nodded at us.

The glass window shattered as the bullet struck on them. Chandeliers are swinging as the light flickers.The peaceful Richonde Hotel a while ago was like a battlefield right now.

May mga nadadaanan kaming mga walangbuhay na mga tao at mga basag-basag na mga wine glass at plato. Nagkalat din ang mga dugo sa sahig, pader at sa mesang nakataob. Kahit saan magtungo ang paningin ko ay may mga labanang nagaganap. Kaniya-kaniyang salba sa buhay ng bawat isa sa madugong labanang nagaganap.

“Stay close to me. Mapapatay ako ni Agon kapag ibabalik kitang duguan sa kaniya,” Clint ordered, pulling another gun from her thigh. She looked at me, observing. "They trained you really well, I love that. Mukhang lahat tinuro na sa 'yo," she commended.

After she said that, I accidentally stepped on the bullet casings on the floor. My eyes widened as I struggled to balance my body not to fall.

Bigla ko na nalang naramdaman ang mahigpit na kamay ni Clint sa braso ko at tuluyang nakatayo ng maayos. Nakarinig ako ng tawa sa kaniya.

"And I think, not at all. . ."

Napakagat ako sa labi at napapahiyang napatingin sa kaniya. Kasalanan ko bang makatapak ng mga basyo ng bala? Nakahihiya!

Nakasunod lang ako kay Clint na posed na posed na lumalaban sa mga nakakasalubong namig kalaban. She's blazing in red with guns in her hand, which makes her so sexy.

Her fighting abilities were beyond human understanding. It's perfect and I can't tell if she's making mistake. Grabe!

Muli niya akong hinila sa pader na nakausli ng may makasalubong na naman kaming mga kalaban at pinaulanan kami ng bala.

"Go to hell, fuckers!" Clint shouted as she aimed their heads.

Walang mintis lahat ng iyon at gitnang-gitna ng noo nakabaon ang mga bala niyang kulay pula.

Seriously? She's really fascinated with red colors. Wala ba siyang gamit na hindi kulay pula?

Suddenly, I heard a faint footstep in our back. Two men are approaching in our direction, but because of the smoke, they didn't noticed us here hiding. I took the chance to knock them down, without hesitation, I raised my gun and fired two quick shots aimed at their hearts.

Napalingon si Clint sa ginawa ko. "Awesome!" amazed, she hugged me. Clint such a cutie babe.

"Thank you," nahihiyang sagot ko.

Muli kaming naglakad at ang mga nadadaanan naming mag kalaban ay naiiwang nakahandusay kapag nalalatayan ng bala sa katawan nila.

"Shit! I don't have bullets!" inis na aniya at mabilis na tinapon dalawang baril niya. Nasa kalagitnaan siya ng pagkuha ng baril ng nakahandusay na kalaban ng may mamataan akong mga kalaban.

Nauna kong barilin sila at dalawa agad ang humandusay pero hindi ko napaghandaan na ang isa pala ay si Clint ang puntirya. Ngumisi siya nang nakaloloko bago pinitik ang gatilyo.

"Clint!" sigaw ko ng marinig ang daig niya ng matamaan siya ng bala sa kaliwang braso.

"Fuck it!" she hissed. She aimed her newly snatched pistol to our enemies and fired consecutive shots angrily leaving them out of breath. "You ruining my flawless skin!" reklamo niya at nagpapapadyak pa.

Halos mapanganga ako sa narinig. Nakuha pa niyang ngumawa at magreklamo sa sugat na nasa braso niya ay dumudugo pa.

I almost laughed when I realized that Clint was more concerned about her skin having a scar rather than protecting her dear life. She was really something.

This time, it's my turn to dragged her. I know that she will having a fuss for quite some time and she would not stop whining regarding to her skin's status. At that rate, we will end up dead if ever.

"Let's go. We need to hide somewehre. Kailangan nating talian ang braso mo para tumigil sa pagdurugo."

Madali kaming tumakbo at nang makakita ako ng isang kwarto ay agad kaming pumasok do'n nang masuring walang kalaban sa loob.

Prenteng naupo si Clint sa kama tila hindi iniinda ang tama ng bala. Her blood was dripping on the bed at walang tigil 'yon.

Mabilis kong pinunit ang gown na suot at tinali 'yon sa braso niya.

"Agon was really lucky to have you."

My forehead knotted, curious for what she have said. "Dahil?"

Clint just shrugged her shoulders. "You're the wife and you should know that," makahulugang aniya.