The following morning, I awaken much earlier. Of course, I had to get myself and my belongings ready for whatever might happen today. My heart was at ease when my friends informed me that, in contrast to the past, my mom is doing pretty well.

"Hang in there, mom. I'll make sure to go home right after I accomplished my last mission," ani ko habang pinagmamasdan siyang magluto kasama si Nanay Rita gamit ang hidden cameras na nakakonekta sa aking phone.

Nang marinig ko ang nakakabinging boses ni Belle ay napairap ako, "Clara, halika na kasi! I-enjoy muna natin itong araw na 'to bago ka pumasok sa kuta ng Mafia na 'yon."

Sunod-sunod ang pagkatok niya sa pintuan ng aking silid pero nagbingi-bingihan ako. I'm tired as fuck! Although, medyo magaling na ang mga sugat na aking natamo mula sa tournament ay hindi pa rin ako lubos na nakakapagpahinga. Mas gusto ko nalang na matulog kesa lumabas para magsaya.

"Clara, did you know that it's your birthmonth already? Sigurado ka bang matatapos mo agad ang misyon na 'to bago 'yong birthday mo?" dagdag pa ni Rick.

I may have forgotten about my particular day because so many things transpired. Prior to joining Calendar Girl Agents, I used to celebrate my birthday by going to pubs and clubs. I'll visit there for fun in the same manner as those wild girls. My hobbies include drinking, dancing, and making out with males who are much older than I am.

"Clara!!!" sabay nilang sigaw habang patuloy ang pagkatok.

Against the door, I fling the oversized pillow, "Oo na! Ang kukulit niyo!"

As I opened the door for them, my shoulders were drooping from fatigue. It appears that I was correct to assume that they were intended to take me to the location I had anticipated based on the way they were dressed. Rick is dressed in dark denim pants that are distressed, a simple black shirt, a tailored blazer, and polished shoes. Belle enters the scene in a black fitting dress with a denim jacket draped over the shoulders and stiletto shoes.

"Ang aga naman yata natin mag-party?" I said, yawning.

Rick checked his watch, "It's already 8 pm though."

The curtains covering the window caused my eyes to widen as I quickly glanced outside. As I realized it was already evening, I sighed. I had spent the entire day reminiscing the memories I had with my mom.

I muttered under my breath, "I guess I should call that old hag and ask him to pick me up and take me to his villa, right?"

"We still have four hours to enjoy!" wika ni Rick.

"Do you think I can still enjoy with how sloppy I look? And for pete's sake, I'm starting to regret cutting my long hair just because of this mission," I pouted as I turned to face them.

Belle frowned at Rick and said, "Get out and wait for us outside." She then grabbed me and laughed. "Don't worry, Callum. By using my powers, I can transform you back to Clara in just 30 minutes," she said.

Nang makalabas na si Rick ng silid ay pinaupo ako ni Belle sa tapat ng vanity table. I'm glad I had a shower before bed because else, I'd appear even more repulsive. I have no doubts about Belle's abilities, so I just let her apply the cosmetics that she thinks will look best on my face.

She manages to retain my gentle features while making my face look gorgeous at precisely 20 minutes. I observed how she used the smokey effect to make my eyes appear enigmatic. On the apples of my cheeks, I applied highlighter and blush, and matte red lipstick completed the sexier look. In addition, she curled the tips of my ombre-colored hair and inserted extensions of the same length to it.

"Clara, you may easily find a man in a snap who will marry you with or without makeup," pambobola ni Belle.

Tumayo ako at umiling, "Tama na ang pambobola at humayo na tayo."

Her brows furrowed, "Huwag mo sabihing pupunta ka doon ng ganyan ang suot mo?"

Nang pagmasdan ko ang aking sarili sa salamin ay doon ko napagtantong naka-pyjamas lamang ako. Belle gave me a tongue-click before handing me a pair of ankle strap heels and a Gucci paper bag. She pulled me into the bathroom and urged me to just wear the darn thing when she saw that I was looking inside the bag.

After wearing a red crossover bodycon dress, I believe my mouth dropped. It embraces my curves with its form-fitting styles, and the v-neckline and cross-over detailing with my waist are killer. Bumagay iyon sa maputi kong kutis at kurbado kong katawan.

"Clara, can we do it today?" pagrereklamo ni Belle.

Pagkatapos kong isuot ang strap heels ay lumabas na ako ng banyo. Tinitigan ni Belle ang aking kabuuan mula ulo hanggang paa bago ito ngumiti. Lumapit ito sa akin at sinuotan ng hoop earrings ang aking tainga.

"Perfect! Let's go and enjoy the night!" malakas niyang sabi habang nakalingkis ang kanyang braso sa akin.

Rick surprised me by renting a classic car for this evening. Belle was sitting in the shotgun seat next to Rick, and I was lounging in the back, enjoying the view out the window. Hearing the two argue and then getting close after a while had me grinning the entire time. Since they are a couple in action, I assume they never felt lonely during any of our missions.

Kasalukuyan akong nagmamasid mula sa bintana ng sasakyan nang mapansin ko ang magarang Leventon na sumusunod sa amin. Actually, I wasn't even seeing it until Rick changed lanes and that automobile did the same thing, at which point I began to have my doubts.

"Rick, malapit na ba tayo?" nakahalumbaba kong tanong.

Rick said, "Yup! Almost there," as he peered back at me in the rearview mirror.

Matapos ang ilan pang minuto ay tumigil ang aming sasakyan sa tapat ng isang nightclub. Kagaya ng aking inaasahan ay halatang maraming tao sa loob at kung ikukumpara sa mga dati kong napuntahan, walang dudang mayayaman at maimpluwensyang mga tao ang naririto.

I said in a commanding voice while fixing my spy earpiece, "Rick, give me a gun."

Lumingon sa akin si Belle, kusot ang noo, "Why? Clara, we're here to have fun."

Nang iabot sa akin ni Rick ang baril ay doon lamang ako sumagot, "And nothing is more fun than playing with bullets."

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-Terrolicious