As Osiris rose from his bed, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity settling in his mansion, now inhabited solely by his presence. The solitude echoed in the halls, a stark contrast to the days when laughter and shared moments filled the air. Descending the stairs, he found himself in the kitchen, an activity he had not engaged in for a while.As he started to cook, memories flooded back to him – memories of cooking with Summer, sharing the joy of preparing meals together. It was as if her presence lingered in the kitchen, guiding his hands as he chopped vegetables and stirred pots. A bittersweet smile formed on his lips, a mixture of nostalgia and pain. He realized that he was making the same dish they had often enjoyed, a dish that had become a symbol of their togetherness.At first, the act of cooking brought a sense of contentment. The familiarity of the ingredients and the rhythmic motions eased his mind, providing a momentary respite from the turmoil he had been grappling with. As he
As the door to Osiris' office swung open, a woman with a confident stride stepped inside. Her presence exuded a mixture of professionalism and approachability. Her eyes held a glint of curiosity as they met Osiris', and her smile was warm and genuine. Dressed in a tailored blazer and with a notebook in hand, she seemed ready to engage in a purposeful conversation."Good morning," she greeted, her voice carrying a friendly tone that instantly put Osiris at ease. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."Osiris stood up, a smile forming on his lips as he gestured to the chairs across his desk. "Not at all. Please, have a seat.""Thank you," she said with a nod, taking the proffered seat gracefully. As she settled in, her gaze met his again. "I'm Martha, by the way. Martha Ramirez."Osiris extended his hand across the desk, a genuine interest in his eyes. "Nice to meet you, Martha. I'm Osiris."Their handshake was a blend of professionalism and a spark of curiosity. As they withd
Ang kanina pa tahimik na opisina ni Osiris ay nagkaroon din sa wakas ng ingay nang si Martha ay maging handa na sa pagsasalita ng kanyang sasabihin na kanina pa gustong malaman ni Osiris. Mabuti na lamang at hindi basta-basta nauubos ang pasensya ng binata."Ang totoo niyan ay gusto kong malaman ang nangyari kay Mr. Cesar," ani Martha, ang kanyang mga mata ay tila ba napupuno ng kalungkutan na kanina lang ay nagtatago sa maaliwalas niyang mukha.Osiris nodded, his expression a mix of curiosity and empathy. “Bakit? Hindi mo ba alam ang nangyari kay Mr. Cesar? Hindi ba’t kasasabi mo lang kanina ang tungkol sa pagkamatay niya?”“Oo, alam ko pero hindi ako nakasipot noong libing niya,” Martha explained..“Kaya pala, make sense. I announced it sa charity about his death saka pinapunta ko rin do’n ang mga scholars niya. Doon siya nakaburol at pinaglamayan ng ilang araw, if you ask me why, because it felt like the place he would have chosen,” pagbabahagi ni Osiris, may bakas ng kalungkutan s
Biglang tumunog ang phone ni Martha na ikinagulat nilang dalawa. Nakasagad kasi ang volume nito at sobrang nakakagulat ang sound nito kaya naman nagulat talaga lalo na ang binata na relax na relax pa naman sa kanyang swivel chair. “Ay, sorry, sorry, Osiris, tumunog lang yung alarm ko,” ani Martha at bahagyang napangisi nang maalala kung paano nagulat si Osiris. Magugulatin pala ang binata, ‘yan ang naging impression niya rito sa lalaki. Hindi naman in a negative way but she find it cute though, Dinukot niya ang phone sa kabubukas lang ng zipper ng shoulder bag niyang hindi malaman kung anong brand dahil wala namang nakatatak at hindi kilala ang design nito. Pinahinto niya ang tunog, matapos i-snooze ang alarm ay ibinalik niya na rin agad sa bag iyong phone niya. Ngumiti siya nang tipid nang ibalik niyang muli kay Osiris ang kanyang mga tingin at napagtantong kanina pa rin siya pinapanood nitong binata na itong nasundan na lahat ng ikinilos niya. “Bakit?” tano
Parang tinatawag siya nito, ang kakaibang disenyo nito ay nagbibigay ng senyales ng mga lihim na sikretong nakapaloob dito. Sa isang umaagos na kuryosidad at pag-aasam ng kung anumang dapat malaman, dahan-dahang itinaas ni Osiris ang kahon at hinawakan ito sa kanyang kamay, ang bigat nito ay parang pangako ng isang bagay na hindi pa nabubunyag. Kailangan niya iyong malaman.Binaligtad ni Osiris ang kahon, tiningnan ito mula sa iba't ibang anggulo, ang kanyang isip ay pinaglalaruan ng iba't ibang posibilidad at kung ano-anong deduksyon. What could be inside? What had Mr. Cesar chosen to keep hidden in this box?With a slow and deliberate motion, Osiris unlatched the box, the soft click of the mechanism filling the air like a secret being whispered. As the lid lifted, he was met with a sight that left him momentarily breathless –
Paano na nga ba ‘to? Puro paano ang nasa isip ni Osiris ngayon kahit he’s still doing stuffs just to distract himself but the fact na he’s gonna be in an unsure journey ng paghahanap sa babaeng hindi niya naman alam kung saan hahagilapin… it such an anxiety! He swore.As Osiris surveyed the scattered documents and rearranged his table, his mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, a medley of musings that danced like fireflies in the twilight. "How will I be able to find that girl?" he mused aloud, his voice a blend of contemplation and mild exasperation. His fingers instinctively reached for a stray paper, as if the task at hand provided a momentary distraction from the puzzle before him.With a sigh, he leaned back in his chair, his gaze drifting to the open window that framed a canva
“Ano po ‘yon, sir?” sambit ng dalaga na ngayon ay hinihintay na lang ang sasabihin ng binata dahil natapos naman na niyang linisin ang lamesang kinainan ng lalaking ito. “Sino ‘yong babaeng kasama mo rito kanina? Yung tinawag mong Martha?” tanong ni Osiris sa dalaga ngunit biglang nag-iba ang timpla ng mukha nito, hindi dahil hindi tungkol sa kanya ang tanong ng lalaki at para kay Martha pala. “Sorry, Sir. Hindi po kami pwedeng magbigay ng impormasyon ng mga ka-trabaho po namin, e, pinagbawalan po kami ng amo namin,” sagot nito at iyon ang dahilan kaya naman sumama ang mukha ng babae. Osiris leaned in, a casual smile tugging at his lips. "I totally get it, rules are rules. But here's the kicker – there's a sweet deal on the table, something a bit out of the ordinary." His words carried a hint of intrigue, like a hook that snagged the waitress's attention. Her eyes flickered with a mix of uncertainty and curiosity, as if debating whether to take the bait. It was a standoff between
The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, gently illuminating the room as Osiris stirred from his slumber. His eyes blinked open, and a sense of contentment washed over him, as if the weight of the world had lifted from his shoulders. With a stretch and a yawn, he swung his legs over the edge of the bed, his feet finding the cool surface of the floor. As he stood, a rush of determination surged within him. The events of the previous day, the conversations and connections he had forged, had ignited a fire within him. He was no longer in the dark; he had a lead, a direction to follow, and the knowledge that Martha was not an enigma beyond reach. With a renewed sense of purpose, he reached for his phone, scrolling through the messages once again. Each word seemed to resonate with newfound clarity, a roadmap of possibilities. His fingers traced over the text, as if seeking confirmation that this was not a figment of his imagination. His heart beat with a steady rhythm, a cade