Chapter 29

Where are you, darling? "Dad asked on the phone, I just finished my last subject today and I texted him that I was going home so Dad called me.
"I'm coming out of the gate, dad." I answered while walking through the hallway many students are going home as well.
"Okay, I'm just outside waiting." He said.
"Just come with me, dad. I love you."
"I love you too, darling." Then I dropped the call and put the phone in my bag.
When I came out, I looked around to find Daddy's car. When I saw him I smiled, daddy was leaning against the car and seemed to be looking for me too.
So I walked towards him, in my haste I collided with something and dropped all the books he was carrying.
"Oh my God! I'm sorry ..." I was confused and bowed to help him pick up the books.
"It's okay ..." I looked up to see that I had hit a woman. I look at her, she's wearing thick eye glasses, and I can feel her confusion in action. I would have stood up when he also stood up, his books almost fell again. She looks so scared, as if someone is chasing her.
"S-sorry again." She said then nodding her head.
"Are you okay, miss?" I worriedly asked. He looked at Saken so I saw the fear in his eyes.
"O-opo s-thank you." I couldn't answer because he suddenly ran fast. I even looked at his receding bulk.
I shrugged then walk again.
"Chase quickly! That thief witch hasn't gone far yet !!" My forehead furrowed when I saw an ale with three men running as well.
I had an idea who they were chasing. That girl.
Should I help her? But what do I do ?!
But they said she's a thief.
Hays will take care of it, I just don't want to interfere.
I walked, I saw that Daddy had seen me, he waved at me and I did the same. I smiled broadly, so I think my dimples are coming out now.
I immediately hugged dad when he was in front of me, he laughed at what I did.
"Looks like I missed my favorite child ah?" I was offended by what he said.
"Dad im your only daughter." He laughed again at the look on my face.
"I was just kidding, smile again darling. Daddy wants to see your beautiful smile and your cute dimples." I did what he said, dad even pierced both my dimples.
On the way home, Daddy and I just talked.
"Don't have a boyfriend, son? Daddy's not ready yet." Dad said, I laughed.
"I know dad, I don't have that in my plan yet. I still have a promise with you, don't I?"
"Good to know that, darling. Love can wait, but you can tell Daddy naman if there's someone planning to court you okay?" I sighed.
"Daddy nothing!"
"Its impossible Ysla, my daughter is so beautiful. Blue eyes and dimples!" I smiled at what Dad said. That's the reason why I love both of them, they always feel me special. There is nothing lacking in their love for me. In fact, it is too much and I have nothing more to ask for.
"Mana po ko sainyo ni mom." He also mentioned that mommy had come home, and he was definitely cooking. I looked out the window with a smile, but something hit my eyes on the woman I met earlier, then an ale and three men. Something's happening there.
"Daddy can you stop the car?" I said while still looking, the female nerd was crying while the ale was slapping her. It was still bright and it was getting dark, I saw no one there but no cars stopped to help him.
"Why darling?" Dad asked, then the car stopped on the side.
Stopping I immediately looked at him.
"Daddy can we help her?" At the same time I pointed there, he followed me and frowned.
"You know her?"
"S-she's my friend." I lied, I'll tell you later after I saved her.
"Really? Then let's go." Then Daddy came down first, I followed immediately.
"Why are you so heavy that you're still stealing! All right Miguel, hold that beautiful one!" That"s what Daddy and I came up with.
"T-tyang m-have mercy on me ... I-I didn't n-rob you ..." The woman said crying.
"Shut up! You're the son of a bitch so you're not likely to be a thief either! Your mother used to steal from me too!" Before slapping the ale, Daddy touched the relative of the ale, I could see the anger on Daddy's face. What Daddy doesn't like the most is having a woman who is holding her hand, because he thinks of mommy and me.
Especially in court, btw Dad is also a lawyer and businessman. Mommy often handles the company while Dad rarely because he has trials to attend.
"Stop hurting that girl, ma'am if you don't want me to file a case against you. And you three." At the same time he looked at the three men holding the woman. But the three were unmoved and just bravely looked at Daddy.
"And who are you, flirt ?! What kind of man are you, my flirtatious niece ?! What!" The woman shouted, Daddy violently let go of the woman's hand and looked at me.
"Are you okay, darling?" Dad asked, and I nodded.
"Please ma'am, we can talk properly. You're not carrying the weight of your nephew's hand." Daddy calmly promised, he doesn't want trouble when I'm just around. They said that my Daddy's aura was different when he was in court.
"Oh, that's crazy! Hardness of face interferes!" When a man replied, they let the woman go. It was just bent over and crying.
I saw Daddy's jaw tighten and he is already clenching his fist. Dad is still scary.
So I approached Daddy and grabbed his fist. I know what he can do.
"Daddy please ..." Daddy's face softened at what I said.
"My father is scared. He's weak, because the rich are still interfering."
"My daddy is a lawyer, and he can sue you all anytime!" I saw their eyes widen.
"Wait, Ysla. I'll call the police ----"
"Try it and we might kill this woman!" A man threatened and grabbed the babas by the neck so I couldn't help but be nervous.
God! Why are there such people ?!
"Daddy please don't ..." Daddy calmed down and faced them.
"What do you want to release that woman? She's still your niece." I swallowed, I'm sorry Daddy, I know he doesn't like what's happening he's doing this for me.
"I want you to pay for what this woman stole from us!" Sigaw nung ale.
"T-sure w-I'm not stealing ..."
"Shut up you weight!"
"Daddy, I'll just pay." Dad shook his head at what I said, I know he wanted to bring these toes but he couldn't because of that woman
"How much ..." I bit my lip, it's not like Daddy should let such people pass through the precinct first but because of ...
"He stole 10,000! Give it to us and we will release this burden!" Shout when ale, I almost sneer. The size non!
"T-tyang hindi ho ----"
I saw a man whisper that I heard
"Maybe it's only a thousand." I couldn"t help but grin.
But I was surprised when Daddy grabbed his wallet and handed me the money.
"Daddy ..."
"Its okay Ysla, she's your friend." Smiling Dad promised.
They immediately clustered together and couldn't believe they were holding that.
"It's easy to talk, the luck of this weight. There you are!" He pushed the woman at the same time, Dad and I grabbed her. She's still crying.
"If you want to buy that from us too! A million, after all, that one doesn't matter just like his mother was beaten!" Saad nung ale at hinatal na ang anak para umalis na.
Daddy confronted us.
"You alright?" I asked her.
"I'll call the police, I wont let this slip ----"
"Please don't feel sorry for me! N-my youngest brother is with them! P-I feel sorry for you ..." Dad and I were surprised when he held us to stop the police from calling.
"Hija, she's your relatives then they're obviously hurting you and it's against the law. They deserve to be jailed."
"I-I know, I-if you can, don't. I-they're holding my brother."
"We should help you then! We'll take your brother." Ani ko.
"N-no, you don't understand ----"
"My dad's a lawyer." I promise more.
"B-but I don't want trouble anymore, I'm begging you not to please I can do this. S-thank you for your help."
I took a deep breath and faced her, I don't even know her name, I know Dad was wondering when I said she's my friend.
"Its okay hija, you're my daughter's friend anyway." I was nervous, I saw the woman's forehead wrinkled. Paktay!
"Ahm s-sir ---" I preceded him in speaking.
"I'm sorry Dad, she's not my friend. I said that because I want to help her."
"Oh, its okay son. I think you have a good heart for --- what's your name hija?" Dad asked the woman.
"S-sandra ho sir ..."
"Sandra, don't you really want to report to the police? Your aunt will abuse hija."
"I'm used to it sir, thank you very much." Then he looked at me, of all the women I encountered, he was the only one I was relieved of, he showed us now without mixing plastic.
"I'm Ysla, you can count on us whenever you need help Sandra." I saw Dad turn to me, I smiled at him.
"Here hija, its my calling card just call me if you need help." Daddy handed over his calling card at the same time.
"T-thank you, I'll save you first." He smiled, I saw that he was more beautiful up close. In fact, she's pretty without her thick glasses.
He took his phone keypad out of his bag, the screen was still cracked.
"Ah p-I'm sorry about my cell phone."
"Its okay Sandra." Then I smiled at her.
"It's okay, I need to go first." Then he put his phone away.
"Don't you want to come with us first? Just eat at home first." When I'm there.
"Yes hija, my daughter's inviting you to come." Even dad.
"Thank you, but my brother is not with me so I'm going home." I frowned at what he said. Will he still be back there?
"Huh? Isn't your aunt there?"
"They'll definitely come home tomorrow, because they'll still be gambling. I'm also used to their treatment so you don't have to worry." So we did nothing but consent to his wishes.
Dad even offered to take him but he refused again, he said he didn't want to maissue to their neighbors.
That's why we couldn't deliver him. I just hope he uses the calling card that Dad gave him when he needs help. I won't hesitate to help her.
Time passed and we had just finished dinner. I"m in the living room right now with mommy currently combing my broken and straight long hair.
Daddy is in the office because he still has cases to review.
Later, when they sleep, mommy, I will run away again to take a walk in the park. I have my own path that only I know. There are bodyguards on guard. Because my Daddy is a Lawyer, we all don't want him to be needed for our safety, we can't say what the plans of the people who lost to Dad in court are. But so far no one has planned such a thing. Earlier I didn't have a bodyguard because Ivan took me and Dad picked me up so I'm sure tomorrow there will be two more guarding me.
"You're really a big girl." Mommy said while combing my hair. We are both asleep.
"I am just nineteen 'mmy." I laugh at the promise, when I debuted it wasn't grand. I don't want to be pretentious, I just want us and I don't have any friends to invite. I'm glad they're the only ones with me. Though I'm not really nineteen yet, maybe I'm just used to it. They're just getting used to the twing I'm talking about when I'm nineteen.
Daddy and I never mentioned what happened earlier, because we were sure he would just worry.
"You know hija, I'm scared. Because you're slowly growing up now that you're a virgin and close to twenty, it looks like you've just been raised in my arms."
"It's still a long time, 'mmy." I laugh at the promise.
"We can't say that, unexpected things always happen. All of a sudden something will change in what you're used to. So if ever someone's courting you tell me okay?"
"Mom! I'm still not ready for that!"
"Asus, the beauty of our unica hija is impossible for no one to try." Mommy and I both laughed.
AT MIDNIGHT I decided to get out of the way only I knew.
When I got past the house, I took a deep breath, carrying my phone.
While walking to the park I was looking at the stars I was even happy because it was as if the moon was following me. Grabe no? It's so nice to look at the stars, it's so easy to feel.
When I arrived I sat on a swing that was there and cradled.
I savored every moment when my phone vibrated. I saw a text from Ivan
Ivan:
Hey my introvert cousin, you want dog?
My forehead wrinkled. God! I always love to!
Me:
Sure! What breed is that? Baby yet?
I still have to ask Daddy if it's possible, but I'm sure they'll agree so that I can have someone with me.
Ivan replied quickly.
Ivan:
Its a girl chao chao.
My eyes twinkled. I would have replied when he sent me a pic.
My heart softened at what I saw, the cute! For a real teddy bear! He's brown, then he's so husky that his eyes are covered. I was excited so I quickly replied.
Me:
Ivan, please just me !!!!
I sent it quickly and he also replied quickly.
Ivan:
Not too excited? Yes, I will deliver tomorrow.
I smiled. Yey! I already have a roommate and someone to take care of!
Me:
Thank you super pogi kong pinsan!
Ivan:
Sus nambola pa, how are you in the park again? Be careful please.
Me:
Yup, dont worry too much Im okay.
After I sent, I put down my phone and swung again. I'm excited to go to sleep and wake up tomorrow. So I decided to go home to sleep.
I was walking home when I saw another bulk of the man. He was leaning against the gate and this time there was no car in front. I just kept walking to get home.
"Really stubborn." I heard him say when I passed in front of him. I ignored him and continued walking. He didn't say a word but I felt like he was also walking as if he was following me.
I was bored so I confronted him, he just stopped in front when I stopped. Both hands are pocketed. He's wearing a white shirt and sweat pants with a pair of slippers and it looks like he's not leaving.
"Why are you following me ?!"
"I'll take you home." I was stunned by what was said. What?
"What? My house is just nearby! And you don't have to do that!" He just frowned at me.
"Tsk. Just continue walking I am just behind you." I was even more irritated.
What is a trip to ?!
"Why are you taking me ?! What for ?!"
"Its dangerous outside for a girl like you." He simply said the shrugged.
"You don't have to do that because I don't have to. And can you stop me from following you, we just met but we don't know each other." I didn't wait for him to answer and turned around but when I heard what he said my heart suddenly started beating faster. I'm not a fool to not understand what he said.
"Then don't go outside every night, if you don't want to be with me. Kase kung maaulit na naman to gabi gabi, I assure you I won't stop myself from bugging you evernight."

To be continued...