Chapter 64
Rise from the Ashes
Patuloy lang sa pagmamaneho si Lorie upang makalayo sila sa compound. Mabilis ang ginawang pagpapatakbo ni Lorie at nakarating din sila sa port ng mga pirata sa wakas.
“Anong ginagawa natin dito, Lorie?” naguguluhan at matamlay na tanong ni Aliyah sa kaniya.
“This is our only way to escape and go home, Aliyah. We have no other choice.” Tugon ni Lorie at bumaba sa kotse. Bumaba na rin si Aliyah sa kotse at sumunod kay Lorie.
Nilapitan ni Lorie ang handler ng port an dating nakausap na niya at nakipagkasunduan na naman ulit dito.
Nagbigay ng ilang dolyares si Lorie sa handler at binalikan niya si Aliyah para yayain ito.
“Let’s go. The ship will sail in 20 minutes.” Yaya ni Lorie na tinanguan naman ni Aliyah.
Magkahawak kamay silang sumampa sa barko at hinintay na lumawig na ito sa laot patungo sa Pilipinas.
Umupo silang dalawa malapit sa mga cargo at doon nagpahinga. Inilapag ni Lorie ang mga katana niya sa sahig at sumandal sa mga cargo.
“What happened to my father, Lorie?” malungkot ang boses na tanong ni Aliyah.
“I found him on the ground already shot and weak. He asked me to give you this...” sagot ni Lorie sa tanong nito at kinuha sa bulsa niya ang crest na ibinigay ni Gustavo kanina.
“What did my father say before his death?” tanong pa ulit ni Aliyah kay Lorie. Gusto niya kasing malaman kung ano ang nangyari sa papa niya.
“He said to protect you and don’t you trust someone easily. He also mentioned a name but I forgot what name it is.” tugon ni Lorie.
Napayuko si Aliyah at nakatingin sa sahig. Ayaw niyang mag-isip ng masama ngunit kailangan niyang tanungin at alamin ito tungkol sa totoong nangyari. Bumabagabag kasi sa kaniya ang mga naisip ni Aliyah kaya kailangan niyang ilabas ito.
"You didn't killed my father, right? You tried saving him but you're just late to save him?" Aliyah asked Lorie and couldn't look in her eyes.
"What kind of question is that Aliyah, of course no! Why would I kill your father? No matter how I hate his group and what his doing I don't even think of killing her. My plan was just to destroy the organization, Aliyah, so I can get out and have a peaceful life with my sister." Sinabi ni Lorie ang buong katotohanan kay Aliyah. Iyon naman talaga ang plano niya simula pa lang kaya hindi siya magsisinungaling dito.
"Thank you, Lorie. I want to know who killed my father and punish that person." Puno ng dedikasyon at will na saad ni Aliyah sa kawalan habang mahigpit na hinawakan ang crest symbol ng grupo nila.
Hinding-hindi talaga susuko si Aliyah hanggat hindi niya nalalaman kung sino ang pumatay sa tatay niya. Dalawa na sila ni Lorie na humahangad ng hustisya para sa mga magulang nila.
Una ang nanay niya ngayon naman ang tatay niya. Hindi pa nila nakakamtan ang hustisya sa pagkamatay ng mama niya heto na naman sumunod ang papa niya.
Sabihin na nila na deserve iyon ng tatay niya o bagay lang dito ang nagyari dahil sa uri ng oamumuhay nito ay walang pakialam si Aliyah. Kahit na ganoon ang ama niya ay may karapatan pa rin siyang kunin ang hustisya para rito, para sa mga magulang niya.
"Let's worry about these things when we get back to the Philippines, Aliyah. In there, ee get a lot of help and people who can assist us. Let's make a plan for it as well and frigure it out." Lorie said, trying to comfort Aliyah as she can feel the sadness and pain she's feeling at that moment.
Lorie knows what it feel it lose someone, specially if it's your parents. It's very hard and painful like it's ripping your heart off.
"All aboard!" The crew chief announced and honk the boat's horn signalling that the ship will start to sail.
The crews and the captain are already in the position. The captain is already in the wheel and the crews were grabbing the ropes to release the sheets and hositing their colours.
Aliyah rest her head on Lorie's shoulder and closed her eyes. She needs some rest and sleep so she can somehow forget about what happened. So she can stop thinking about her mother and father.
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The moment Aliyah fell asleep, Lorie get up from his seat and went to the crew to ask for a blanket. Good thing, the pirates was good enough to lend them a blanket and a sheet to use for the trip. They also let them borrow thick jackets as the pirates told her that it will be colder later when they reach the pacific.
Lorie nodded her head in agreement because she experienced it before with her sister when they are also escaping Japan before.
Lorie took out his phone and to see if it got reception. Surprisingly, it has two bars so she immediately called her sister to let her know that she's fine.
"Oh my gosh, Lorie! I'm so glad you finally called. I was so worried about you when you told me that the base is under attack. How are you. Are you fine? Where are you now?" Rovie asked her and it's visible in her voice that she's really worried about her.
"I'm fine sis. We got out and now heading back to Philippines. We used our exit way the same like last time. Aliyah is now resting and suprisingly got reception in my phone." Lorie answered all her sister's question.
"I'm glad you're both okay, Lorie. See you soon. Keep safe okay?" Paalala ni Rovie sa kapatid.
"Yes, sis. We will take care and get home soon. Also, please tell Chris and Alexis to get more information about the person I sent and we will analyze it when I get there." Pahabol ni Lorie.
"Yes sis! Take care, okay? Love you!" Ayon na nga sinabi ng kapatid at tyaka namatay ang tawag.
Bumalik si Lorie sa tabi ni Aliyah at nagpahinga na rin sa tabi nito.