Police
“Hey …”
I turned the man on my back. We are currently at the table to eat for breakfast.
“Dad! Good morning.” I kissed him on the cheeks and put my gaze back at the news on the TV.
“I didn’t know you were fond of news, son.”
“Hmmm?” I stared at it.
“That’s good because you’re updated on what’s going on around. You can use that in business.”
“Ah… Y-yes Dad you’re right. I’m actually watching news for business purposes.” I’m sorry even though the truth is I’m just looking forward to the news.
Almost a week ago when Theron and Thander escaped, until now there is still no news on whether they have returned to their mansion or what.
I can’t help but be worried and nervous, maybe that’s one of the reasons why I feel dizzy and vomit sometimes but it disappears immediately so I don’t pay attention anymore.
Maybe at any time or day they suddenly came with the police to imprison me for what I did to them.
I sighed. Where are they now? Shouldn’t that be reported to find out if Theron is okay… Then Thander of course, it’s not just Theron.
Letse naman kasi! For almost a week now, I have been restless and my chest is always heavy not because of how big it is but because of how much I think.
I proved what Theron said was true. I hired an investigator and everything is a fact, he didn’t lie this time.
They had an accident and my Dad is the suspect but they didn’t sue him. His mother had a miscarriage …
I can’t forget what the investigator said. “Poor boy, he’s not at fault.”
Their brother Theron is innocent like me but why are we being punished?
I sighed.
What happened is messy and awful but it didn’t end there. It is not known who was really to blame for the accident.
Dad was the suspect because he owned the car but the two with Dad testified when the accident happened. Then maybe Theron is right or not …
I sighed. I do not know what to do. Everything is insane. I miss the days when I was just at the food stall. Just the right amount of rice and dish for those who eat in the cafeteria.
I turned to Aunty at my side. Aunty and I can hardly talk anymore because I’m always busy, even though he’s busy with business. Carolina, on the other hand, is always away because she is with her boyfriend.
“How are you two Denard?”
“He called last night to check on me. The call was brief, he needed to go so I let him.”
“What about the company? Did he say something about it? My news is that investors continue to pull out.”
I nodded. “It’s true … But it’s confusing. I don’t know why they’re pulling out their investment and the board members are selling their share in the company. If that continues, the company will definitely collapse.”
Dad nodded.
My forehead furrowed. Why does Dad just seem calm?
“When that happens … We’ll lose Dad. Your share in their company and—” I paused. “Why do you look so calm Dad?”
“Cause I know Ephraim can handle it. He better do his job this time.” Aniya.
“I hope he’s not doing anything illegal again,” he murmured.
My eyes narrowed. “What did you say Dad?”
“Nothing. Let’s eat.”
After dinner, Dad returned to his office while I helped Tyang to clean up.
I’m also waiting for its baked brownies.
“Wait Tyang, I’ll take a picture first.”
“How do you picture that? You left your phone in the room.” He laughed at the promise.
“This is Tyang, I’ll take it!” I said and rushed to my room.
My forehead furrowed as the door opened sharply.
Maybe I just left this morning.
I went straight into the room.
I stopped to see Dad, turning around and standing near the drawer where the company files were. “Dad, are you here? Are you looking for something? Let me help you.”
“No need, I found it.” He said then lifted the papers he was holding into the air.
My eyes widened as I realized what he was holding.
“How did you get this Lineah?”
I gulped. “D-dad … I … I don’t know—”
“Don’t lie to me, Lineah. I didn’t raise you but I know your aunt didn’t raise a liar.” He emphatically promised.
My eyes went down to the ground.
“How did you have these papers? How was Salvatore Corporation transferred to your name?”
“I just took what was ours.”
“How?”
I heave a deep sigh. “I’ll answer you if you answer my question Dad.”
“I’m the one—”
“Please …”
“What is Lineah?”
“Why didn’t you tell me you suspected you were in an accident?”
“You shouldn’t be meddling with past ---”
“I have the right to meddle on your past, Dad. Your past is the root of everything that happened to me. Because of that accident my life came to a standstill …” The bottom of my eyes began to get hot .
“What do you mean?”
“I’m kidnapped …”
“What ?!”
“The Montevero brothers stared at me because they wanted revenge on you because they believed you were to blame for why their brother died …” my voice croaked. I can’t fight my own tears, it flowed down my cheeks.
“I-if they hadn’t kidnapped me you might have found me earlier … I-I would have known my mother …”
Tears kept streaming down my cheeks. My father kissed me.
“I’m sorry Lineah … It was all my fault. If you hadn’t disappeared when you were a child you wouldn’t have stayed away from us, you wouldn’t have gone through all the hardships.”
“It’s alright …” I stare at him. “I know you didn’t do it Dad and I will find out who did.”
“No, you won’t.” he emphatically promised.
“Why?” Does it mean that Dad do it? Why doesn’t he want me to know who the real culprit is?
“You’re already in trouble, Lineah.”
I could do nothing but follow my father. It also confirmed the accident that happened then. But he didn’t tell me everything.
I can’t act or take action to find out who really caused the accident because of what I did to Theron. I didn’t mention Denard and Tito Ephraim as well as the details of the plan and whatnot to my father. They don’t need to be involved in this, they already have a lot of problems.
But I can’t help but wonder if Tito Ephraim really did all that… But it’s very impossible.
I couldn’t sleep all night thinking about everything that had happened. The next morning I didn’t want to leave the room but I had to because today Carl and Carolina will be visiting with their boyfriend and girlfriend. It’s important to all of us because our family is getting bigger and bigger. This is all what I want after all. A big complete family, having get together, happy and free.
The morning passed quickly, Carl introduced us to Erika, his girlfriend. Carolina is the same, Echo is her boyfriend who is also Erika’s sister.
Somehow I lost track of the problem. Dad hasn’t called me yet. It left early, I didn’t know where he was going. Neither Denard nor Tito Ephraim would make sense.
“Hey let’s go out!” Carolina’s suggestion.
“Let’s go!”
“I’m in!”
Others agreed.
“Maybe you’re just Carolina. I need you as fast as possible—” she cut me off.
“The kj of it! It’s only once! Now you only have time so make the most of it! We rarely bond!”
“Join that one.” Aunty laughed.
I have their attention, waiting for my answer.
I sighed.
“Alright!” I chuckled.
We were in the mall all day, we watched three movies all day, in between we would eat or go around or buy something. Tyang should have come with me so that I wouldn’t be the third wheel of these guys.
“Carolina I’ll be the first, maybe Dad will go home to the mansion, we’ll talk more.”
“Is that serious?” Her lips protruded. “That can’t be tomorrow?”
“Do you have anything else to do? It’s already midnight.”
“Tsk! What are you, we’re just starting to enjoy it!” she laughed.
“I’m tired so I’ll go first.”
“Hey, all right! Be careful! Just say hello to Uncle!”
“Oh that’s leaving?” and Carl.
“Yes,” I said.
“Be careful!”
“You too! Thanks for coming with me!”
We said our goodbyes. Even its boyfriends and girlfriends. Echo and Erika are lucky because they are both kind, so are Carl and Carolina because they also look kind and good people, beautiful and handsome.
I sighed.
It’s time to go home.
I’m going straight to the car. The road is wide because it is midnight. Sometimes I get very close while driving, because maybe I didn’t sleep last night. So I really need to get home alive to sleep!
Letse, I didn’t sleep last night!
My forehead furrowed when I noticed the police car following my car, its wang wang non -stop.
Letse! What am I doing? Why is the police car following me?
My eyes widened realizing that maybe it was because I was drowsy! Did my car break down before? Is condensed I do not remember!
My heart almost went out of my chest because of its strong beating.
I have to stop driving.
I stopped on the dark side of the road. I became even more nervous for some unknown reason.
The police car also stopped in the back of my car. I glanced in the rearview mirror at the police car. Dropped wearing a police jacket and hat from there.
I gulped.
Letse naman! My throat is still dry! Why now? I’m still sleepy! Maybe that’s what I can tell the police. Can’t I be kidnapped for the kidnapping I committed?
Ay letse! I do not know!
He knocked on the car mirror, introduced his police ID and then signaled for me to come out. I took a deep breath first.
Calm down Lineah …
“Good evening Sir? What’s the problem? I’m not speeding, I’m not drunk and I haven’t broken any laws—”
“Are you sure of that Miss?” said the baritone voice of the policeman.
There is only a pole light here so I can’t see his face well but the volume of his katana seems familiar to me because he is tall. Even in a jacket, his body looks muscular.
“A-what the heck --- is condensed milk!” I screamed as he pressed me into my car. He turned me around and took both my wrists. “Wait, why are you handcuffing me ?! You damn it wrong! What did I do why did you ---”
“I have to lock you up Miss.”
“Why? What did I do? Help!”
“Don’t act like a victim now. You’re the one who robbed me.”
“What the fuck? I didn’t even know you until now! So what are you saying? What did I steal say ---” I opened my mouth when he taught me to him, I could see his face. I’m sure my eyes are bigger now too.
“Theron …”
“I guess you knew what you stole from me.” He smirked.
I swallowed hard and shook my head.
“I didn’t steal that from you because our company is really mine—”
I sighed as he pressed himself against me.
He leaned forward.
“That’s not what I’m talking about …” he paused and stared deeply. “You’re arrested for kidnapping and stealing my heart.”
