Chapter 48

Family

What we thought was a simple rumor that would eventually vanish grew bigger. People from the media were unexpectedly persistent with the story especially that one of the most renowned family is involved.

"What the hell is wrong with these people?!"

I was in disbelief when I went back to my old unit to get some things. Hindi rin kasi nadala lahat ng gamit namin at iyong mga importante lang ang siniguro. I dropped off to Callar's academy first before coming to my old unit. Only to be stunned with the swarm of reporters in the basement.

Agad kong inihinto ang sasakyan ko may kalayuan sa basement. It was a relief they didn't notice my presence. Panay ang linga ng karamihan sa mga reporters na kulang nalang ay mabali ang leeg sa kakatanaw kung mayroon bang lalabas mula sa elevator.

I got distracted from looking at them when my phone vibrated.

"Hey," Santi's baritone from the other line woke me up. "Where are you?"

Bakas ang pag-aalala sa boses niya. I smiled even in this situation.

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