Chapter 2 His fate

Chapter 2

"There's a new project that Del Labiba will build and you are one of their head engineers. Their project is a hotel, Mikael," my explanation as I chewed bacon.

"Why not you?" he asked in shock. Eh, he was also recommended. I don't know why. Maybe because the CEO also met him? "How are you brothers?"

I knew it. He is more concerned with our older brothers than accepting this project. Why are those strict?

Because the job that they will give to our youngest must go through them first. If it was brother Markus, I would understand. Because even the project that is given to me will go through him.

"I'm working on a project at this moment, Mik. There is no engineer available in our firm and only you. Brother can't do anything, because this is a big project. Mik," I promised. Even if that's not true. When has our firm had an unavailable engineer? That is impossible. And another thing is that our other siblings can't really do anything else when it's up to me to decide. "It's time to use your wings. This is your chance to do what you want. Work with them and be happy. As of now, first loosen your ties to us, to Brother. As long as I'm here and I won't leave you," I said smiling. I looked at him and he almost cried. "Brother loves you, Mikael. If everyone, the world has abandoned you, brother is here for you," I added.

"T-Thank you, Brother. I love you," he said and I saw the tears fall. A girl, she's still emotional.

I stood up from my seat and went to her. To hug her back. "I love you, too Mikael. brother loves you, always remember that," I reminded him.

"You ready, Mike?" I asked her.

"Yes, Brother," he answered and grabbed his brown leather shoulder bag.

"How handsome we are, ah?" I joked with him and I even managed to hug him.

Because we are the same age, they let Mikael and I out as twins. It's not hard to pretend because I can keep an eye on Mik better, eh.

"I don't know about you," he just said as we left his unit. We are walking towards the parking lot. Even though he has his own car, I still prefer to see that he can get there safely. "Why did you go with me, Brother? Well, I have my own car."

"I want my brother to go with me even if it's just in the car," I laughed and he just shook his head.

When we arrived, I got out of my car. "Good luck, Mik!" I cheered her up and she laughed.

"Thank you, Brother. Be careful," he said as I hugged him tightly.

"My next project is in Palawan, Mik. So be careful here, okay? Brother will board the ship," I said goodbye to him so he would know that.

"Keep safe, Brother," he said.

"You too," I promised and approached him to kiss his forehead. I know he was surprised because I don't often do this to him but I don't know why I did that.

I just feel that there's something off. I took a deep breath and looked at Mikael before I got into my car.

Just then my cellphone rang and I saw Brother Markus calling me. I also told him my plan. I hope that instead of scolding Mikael, he will just support him.

"Hey, Brother?" my answer.

"What did you do, Miko?" he asked me. My mouth just dropped.

"Brother, you are too serious. Do you think you can beat your ex-fiancée by being serious?" I asked teasingly. "Leave Mikael alone, Kuya Markus."

He and Theza baby are also separated. It's because my brother is confused, eh. Psh.

"What I mean is why did you take the project in Palawan? Pull that out, Miko," he promised firmly.

"I meant it, Brother. So that Mikael doesn't depend on me anymore. Brother, while I'm gone, protect him. I feel like I'm going to be gone for a long time, eh," I said. I don't even know why I feel different now.

"Miko."

"Brother, Mikael is so precious to me... She's the only girl in our family. I know you know that, right?" I asked to be silenced by him from the other line.

"Alright, just please be safe. If you don't promise me that, I will strangle you myself."

"I promise you, Brother. I will attend your wedding with Theza baby," I said with a smile. I'm confident that I told him that too, but why isn't he surprised that I already know something about Mikael, right? brother really, oh. "Alright, Brother. I'm going to hang up. I love you, ah!"

"Your mother's," he said which made me laugh.

"That's why Theza left you because of your behavior, eh. Sorry."

I Don't know why I feel this way. As if something is going to happen, something is really wrong. I just don't know what that is. I don't like this when I go to another place just because of my work.

So I just asked Brother Markus not to leave Mikael. I hope he will protect her while I'm gone. Because I can't forgive myself if he gets hurt. I'm his older brother so I have to protect him.

She can handle herself but she is still a woman and I know she has a soft heart too. He takes courage only from me.

But at that time I wanted to stop going and I just followed what my older brother said but I didn't pay attention to that. It is also for our youngest. In order to stand, he must learn to stand on his own feet.

Nothing unusual happened when I arrived at the port heading to Palawan. The nervousness in my chest lessened a bit. I got out of my car and typed on the keyboard to call Brother Markus but suddenly something hit my neck.

I almost lost consciousness because of the intensity of the pain when I was beaten. I also fell to the floor. My vision started to get dark until I couldn't take it anymore, the darkness completely consumed me.

That's not the only thing that happened to me because when I woke up, I was also hit hard by the hands of men with their faces covered. I don't know them and it's even harder to know them because of their arrangements.

They beat me several times and they targeted my leg. I felt like a bone was broken in my right leg. They only stopped hurting me when they saw that I was weak and didn't have the strength to fight.

I just felt like they dropped me in a trash can. Its fishy smell echoes. My eyelids were heavy and the numbness of my body made me crawl.

I thought it was the end of me at that time but I still felt a small light so I did everything. I crawled even though I was still struggling.

"H-Help! H-Help me..." I uttered and managed to stand up then I stopped a car that was approaching my direction.

I'm not even sure if they are still the people who left me in this place but I still took the risk. Maybe not either. Until it stopped and that's when I fell down.

After a while I heard a woman's small voice. Honestly speaking, they have been talking for a while now but I can hardly hear them anymore.

"Stay away from him, Jean!" I heard his shout and a series of footsteps approaching me.

"Jean! Get inside!"

"Jean! This might just be a trap!"

"No, Brother... He needs our help!" I just felt someone lift my head and make me lie on his lap. Its palm was soft when it landed on my cheek. I can also inhale its sweet fragrance.

"Donna Jean! Why are you so stubborn?!"

"Jean, come on! Let's just report it to the police!"

"Brother, he has a wound... T-Just help him!" it shouted. I don't know why he is like this, that he still wants to save me.

In fact I understand the people he is with now. They could see that I was not in a good condition and that my body was full of blood even on my face.

They're right, nowadays it's hard to really trust someone. Especially if this is how you see the scene.

"Just what if he turns out to be a bad person? Jean!"

"Alright, Big Brother! Let's save him!"

"No!"

"Hold on...please. We'll go to save you..." Those were the only words that came out of his mouth and I lost consciousness again.

I no longer felt any danger because of his soft voice and at that time I wasn't sure if my heartbeat had returned to normal. Because it beats one after the other as if someone is chasing me too.

DONNA JEAN'S POV

"WHEN are we going back to Pangasinan, Brother?" I asked my brother. Once we ate our breakfast in the morning.

Because that's where we really live and not here in Manila. We also take our bus with us every time we go abroad.

We only came here to Manila because of my brother's promotion at the hospital. The main branch of the hospital where he works is here. He didn't want to leave me there because he said I didn't have anyone with me even though Ate Zed was there. So it has gone bad in no time. Another thing is that it is also an orphan.

"Why? Do you really want to go home with us?" he asked to which I quickly nodded.

"Who doesn't, Brother? Our house is over there, no. Besides, I'm more used to moving there. I've mastered it," I answered and I just felt him caressing my head.

"We'll go home soon. Don't you want to go here? I'll take you with Zed, Jean," he said just to remind me of what happened last night.

"Could you be the one with Sister Zed's date, Brother? I'll just be there at the orphanage first," I said and I just heard her hissing. "I know you have feelings for him, eh. You're just too shy to say it."

"Jean?"

"Why older brother?" I replied.

"You're such a talkative child," he just said and playfully tapped my forehead. I snorted.

"He's a brother, huh."

"But are you sure you don't want to go anywhere before we go back to Pangasinan?" he asked.

"Uhm... I want to eat cake here and then coffee. Let's go? Let's take Ate Zed with us." He laughed suddenly. I don't know what the reason is.

"Cake with coffee? It's not good to eat those two at the same time, Jean," he said even though I couldn't see him I knew he was shaking his head.

"But I want that, Kuya Hart," I insisted.

"Okay, baby girl," he simply said.

After our breakfast, he immediately told me to get ready so we could leave. I just dress slowly. But if in this case Kuya Hart's patience is really long.

Just a few minutes ago, my brother knocked on the door of my room. We are staying at his condo now.

"I'm done, Brother," I said and walked towards the door. It opened and I immediately felt him touch my elbow. One of his hands was also resting on my back. "Where is Ate Zed, Brother?" I asked him as we were leaving.

"That's where you want to go," he answered.

"How about you just take me there? Then you and Ate Zed just buy me the cake and coffee I want?" my suggestion to him.

"I think you just want Zedian and I to be apart of each other," he said to which I just smirked.

"It's up to you if you just try to date her, Brother. There's nothing stopping you, huh."

"Yes. You really know a lot, eh. After all, you're a DJ," he commented.

But we didn't just go to the orphanage because of another café. He said he wants me to eat what I want right here. He ordered strawberry cake and iced tea.

"Hi. Have you been here yet?" Speaking of Ate Zed, he has also arrived. My brother never picked him up. Because this one also prefers to go here alone.

He also doesn't want me to be left here alone. Also because of my condition.

"You're just on time, Zed," answered my brother.

"Nope, Sister. I'm about to finish the cake I'm eating," I said.

"Hmm, you're right," he said simply.

"What do you want, Zed? I'll order for you," said my brother.

"Brother, after this you will take me to Ate Zed's place of origin, okay?"

"Where I come from." Ate Zedian even laughed. "Why do you want to go there, Jean?" his question.

"It's okay, Sister. I just want it," I promised weakly. "Then you and Kuya Hart will come back here, Sister. Go on a date-"

"Donna Jean!" I just gave the peace sign and started eating again.

"Leave your brother alone, Daiz." Even he passed by with laughter.

To Be Continued....