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Point Of View
– Nikko –
“She’s staying there.”
My boss informed me after talking to her mom over the phone.
“That’s good to hear.” I replied feeling relieved.
I tried to convince Inigo to stay with his mom but he refused saying that he’s not leaving me here alone.
He had been making me feel uneasy since he mentioned those words. I felt like I was really close from falling for him.
Or should I admit that I already fell?
I wondered how he looked like every morning, how good he was, how cute he was, how adorable he was and how sexy he could ever be.
If I would not be the one to have this guy in this life time then I would be jealous of whoever he would end up with for the rest of my life.
“Please let me know boss if you need something.” I told him nicely before leaving him.
I was no longer considering myself as just a personal bodyguard but also someone who my boss can rely on while his mom was not around.
I rushed and left him before I forget all the self-respect I had in my life.
He shouldn’t be looking at me like an abandoned puppy that needed to be adopted!
His fierce eyes was just a cute disguise.
I went straight to my room then threw my body on the bed. So cozy that I felt like sleeping.
Until I realized that I was being heard and thought about the spy recorder that has been installed. I felt alarmed by the thought.
I sat up thinking about where it could have been installed.
I started walking around to check each corners. I played a music using my phone and left it on the bed.
The thought made me remember what dad had asked me before.
“If you were to hide something, where are you going to hide it?”
I looked around and ended up staring at my bed. Of course my objective would be the owner of this room and where he sleeps.
By thinking the way how the threatener laughed as he talked about me being excited about gifts he must have heard even my quietest giggle.
This challenge excited me a lot. I raised the volume of the music and stood up.
I gotta explore.
“Bingo..” I mouthed finding the recorder underneath the lampshade on the table next to my bed.
It sent shiver all over my upper body.
I didn’t touch the recording device and went to my bed to send a message.
Message: Boss I found the recording device underneath my lampshade. If you have a lampshade can you please check it?
I sent the message to Inigo. It didn’t take long before I got a reply.
Message: Nothing, don’t worry no one gets in my room.
That’s a relief. I was hoping that Inigo will always be safe. It’s a little unfair that they’re being watched, unsafe and there’s a threat inside their own house.
The asset must pay for his doings. I can just call police like what Inigo tried to say but I explained what can happen if we reported this right now.
My phone vibrated again and there’s another text message from him.
Message: Catch some sleep we’re not going anywhere today.
I smiled. He had this thoughtful side.
Inigo, you can’t be this cute. Not in this situation.
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“Okay mom, good night!”
I dropped the call after saying my goodbyes, my mom informed me that they had sold a lot of fish today. That’s awesome!
I can imagine how happy my mom was.
I closed my door behind me and walked straight to the kitchen.
It’s already 10 o’clock in the evening. Mrs. Dela Cruz was staying at the hotel now, Inigo managed to convince her.
I took a glass of water. Half of the lights inside the mansion were off which left the place in dim sight. My boss was probably sleeping now.
I continued exploring my phone and walked around the house.
I still couldn’t find something for my home screen wallpaper. I was navigating some available wallpapers online when I heard a voice. My eyes furrowed and I approached the window and looked for the source.
“Yes boss I’m on my way now.” a guy said.
Not sure but he looked so familiar. I realized that it was the guy in the recordings.
On his way? Where was he heading to?
I took a deep breath thinking about it.
Right! I should follow him. Once he got out of the big gate I took the opportunity to open the front door to follow him.
“Hi.” I greeted the guard acting like I was just catching some fresh air.
I only had my phone and nothing else more. I thought that if I would go back to my room to get something then I’ll surely lose this fake security.
How should we call him? Intruder? Criminal? Fake security? Asset? How about insider? Well no time for this yeah.
Thank God he’s just walking and in a thick jacket. I made sure not to let him feel he’s being followed.
The moon was completely visible and I felt like I was being guided on this task.
And this guy was he going to walk all night?
He stopped from walking and looked around before pressing a doorbell. Good thing I was able to hide myself as quickly as possible.
“It’s me.” I heard him.
I watched as he waited in front of a house.
Was his boss living here? The threatener was in the same village?
I saw another guy coming out of the gate and they lit up a cigarette.
“What happened to our hired gunman?” he asked and he didn’t seem to be the boss.
“Still in the jail. Katheryn Dela Cruz made sure to lock him there.” our security answered.
They were surely talking about the gunman who tried to kill mrs. Dela Cruz.
“But nothing to worry, he won’t speak. We got his wife and child. He’s surely aware we’ll kill them if he dares to speak about us.”
My eyes furrowed after hearing that. How can they use his family to shut him up? Heartless.
“How about Inigo’s bodyguard? Are you sure you’re watching him?” he asked.
Our security laughed sarcastically.
“Yeah I got a recorder in his room.” he informed him.
Got it.
I’ll make him pay for his doings. He wanted to play with me? Okay we’ll give him a good play!
I was alerted when a car came to a halt. I did my best to fit myself against the wall I was hiding at.
“So they’re here. This is what we have been waiting for, guys Katheryn Dela Cruz is not at home.”
I was surprised after realizing what he just said!
“Inigo should face death now let’s do this.” one has said.
I felt nervous and my heart started beating so hard.
No!
I walked away making sure no one will notice my presence. Once out of their sights and earshot I rushed and run away as fast as I could.
I took my phone and dialed Inigo’s number.
“Please answer..” I pleaded after 4 rings.
I shook my head in despair. Please. He’s probably asleep.
I wasn’t expecting this, I didn’t have anything to protect him. No gun at all. But as I promised I won’t let them touch him.
I let out a breath once I got in front of the mansion. I was panting badly.
“Can I have your gun?” I asked our security guard.
I knew he was being hesitant about what I said but I insisted.
“I got no one to trust but you okay? As much as you can please buy time and make sure to save yourself.” I told him and he nodded, he knew I was serious.
They won’t hurt him, he’s not the target.
I hid the gun in my pants while running inside the mansion. I went straight upstairs and knocked on Inigo’s door.
I knocked a little harder when I finally got response.
“Yeah?” I heard an irritated voice who was surely from a sleep.
He opened the door and I carefully pushed him inside.
“Boss they’re on their way here okay? I was able to follow the fake security and they were planning on going here to kill you.” I informed him and he became serious.
We were silent for a second and it seemed like he was still absorbing each details.
“Let me call the police then..” he finally spoke and walked to his bed to get his phone but I stopped him.
“No, we wouldn’t be able to catch them if we’re going to contact the police. Trust me I’ll work on this.” I explained and made my way to the window. “I’ll end this.” I assured.
I can clearly see the front lights of a car coming into our street and that’s surely them.
“Here have this.” I told him handing the gun I got from our guard.
“H-how about you?” he replied and I knew he’s worried.
He’s giving me more reason to protect him. I smiled warmly.
“I got this. Just stay here and don’t ever get out of your room no matter what will happen okay? Lock your door. Boss please I need you to trust me. I won’t let anyone reach your room.” I convinced him and I was relieved when he nodded. I knew he was hesitant to agree but at least he listened.
God, please look after my boss.
I started walking to his door to make myself ready when he spoke.
“Nikko.” I heard his voice that I thought I would always want to hear in my life and it was the first time he called me by my name.
I turned around and our eyes met.
“Take care.” he said and I nodded a yes.
Thank you boss.
Once I closed the door behind me I heard him lock it. Please Inigo stay there.
I rushed downstairs and approached the window to see what’s going on. They’re here.
I can see how the guard was buying time and he might have guessed what I was trying to tell him.
The fake security was already having conversation with our securities.
I locked all the doors I could. I rushed to my room to get my knife.
My priority was to protect only my boss, Inigo.
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Point Of View
– Third Person –
Dela Cruz residence was in an unexpected situation. Intruders together with their insider were about to break into it.
They all got off the car after pulling over in front of the gate.
The guard talked to them, doing what the young boy told him. To buy time while playing safe.
Until all the lights surrounding the mansion went off and darkness started to reign over.
The guard took that opportunity to knock one of the intruders who was holding a gun.
And the battle started between the intruders and securities of Dela Cruz residence.
The intruders were indeed skilled criminals, they managed to kill securities around without using their guns but just knives. They can’t afford to make noise by using their gun or else their plan will turn into a waste.
“Fuck it’s locked!” one has said when he failed to open the door.
“That’s not a problem.” the other replied giving the doorknob a shot as he used a plastic bottle to silence the noise.
On the other hand, Nikko was standing next to the kitchen assured that intruders will run to that part of the house first after opening the door.
It was really dark around and he’s thankful that he’s good in this sight.
He took a deep breath when they started to get in the mansion.
His reflexes automatically moved as one stepped near him, tugging the intruder brutally while covering the mouth. He stabbed him right on his neck.
Killing someone wasn’t his intention but he needed to in order to do his job and to protect the person he liked.
He silently took the gun and hid it against his waist.
“Where’s the room of that little brat?” the guy from earlier spoke while laughing sarcastically.
He run for an aim and stabbed him right away but he lost his grip from the knife when someone caught him.
The gun battle started between them, fighting with 6 criminals was not a joke but he liked it.
He got this passion from his dad. He was indeed enjoyinf the fight in the dark.
He focused on aiming for the guy who was looking for Inigo.
“Go to hell little young boy!” he can clearly recognize the voice of their fake security as gunshots started to fall in the kitchen.
He took a knife and threw it focusing on the neck of the gunman.
“Go bleed.” he grinned hearing the gunman moan in pain.
He rushed and pulled the gun out of his pants when he saw someone walking upstairs.
His eyes squinted aiming for a one shot over the head, he smirked when the guy fell after he made the shot.
But he wasn’t aware that someone was already running for him and he got punched so hard in the face, his head was bumped real hard against the kitchen counter.
He endured the pain.
He had this whirling sensation but tried hard not to struggle in fighting back.
They had a fist fight, force by force.
He was able to hold the head and bumped it against the wall.
He shoved the guy sending him away from him and crawled for the gun on the floor to shoot the other who was now approaching him.
If he’s not mistaken there were 2 more inside the mansion. He wiped his mouth, he knew he’s bleeding badly from the punch.
Fake security was nowhere in sight, now he was standing near the door which was the only source of the light.
“I see young boy, well you know how to fight but you can’t escape your death.” the fake security laughed like a devil.
He moved quickly in order to hid his silhouette away from the sight of him.
“Where are you? Here?” the question followed by gunshots.
He’s starting to feel dizzy again and he can literally feel how his sight turning around.
But he needed to focus, until he saw him.
He walked silently to get closer to the fake security and managed to stab him in dark but he fought back.
They had a fist fight again, he managed to kick away the gun.
He could have surely knocked out the guy if he’s not struggling because of the whirling sensation he was having right now but he’s really getting weak and tired because of it.
But he reminded himself that his goal was to protect his boss.
Inigo.
They fell down the floor while exchanging punches but he’s losing.
“You dying?” the security smirked like a devil again as he continuously punched Nikko and bumping his head against the floor.
That’s Nikko’s weakness, having his head getting bumped against a hard surface.
He can still fight back but was already losing his defense for himself. He’s bleeding. He’s losing his sight due to the impact.
The security raised his hand holding a knife, laughing in victory. Until he used force directing the knife to Nikko when a loud noise stopped it.
Nikko opened his eyes and saw blood flowing down the security’s face as he fell down the floor.
He found Inigo holding the gun he gave and was standing behind the guy.
He was shocked and the other was worried.
Few seconds of silence.
“I shot him.” Inigo said. He got saved by his own boss.
He smiled.
Inigo offered his hand to help him get up which he took right away.
It was like Nikko lost his tiredness seeing his boss safe.
“I told you to be careful.” Inigo scolded him.
“I did boss.” he assured. “6 criminals versus me, I managed.” he bragged trying to make his boss smile.
But one thing made him nervous. The feeling he never had before and during his fight tonight.
It was unexpected.
“No!”
Nikko shouted when he saw the intruder who was very close from stabbing his boss.
He rushed pulling Inigo away from getting stabbed and covered him by his back.
“Ahh..” he felt the pain few seconds after getting stabbed in the back.
Inigo wasn’t able to do something but to catch Nikko who’s now losing his balance. It sent him shivers.
“Fuck you!” he shouted angrily cursing the intruder who did it.
The guard went in and shot him.
“H-hey Nikko, n-noo.. come on!” Inigo pleaded keeping his personal bodyguard from falling.
“Boss, I told you to stay in your room.” Nikko said before a police siren started to get within their earshot.
“S-sorry. I’m sorry. Please no. Hey noo, don’t close your eyes.. hold on..” he was desperately begging but Nikko had already lost his consciousness.
“Fuck you criminal! Fuck you!” he cursed and shouted so bad in anger.
He was trembling, scared and crying helplessly.
Inigo was desperately begging.
“No.” he pleaded once again while staring at Nikko’s face. “I’m sorry, please no..”
Policemen started getting in the mansion. He was silently crying this time with his personal bodyguard still in his arms.
“Please..” he closed his eyes when he felt Nikko’s full weight.
Nikko died protecting him.
The End
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