Eris was awakened by Arya’s loud screams. The lady sleeping next to her is probably having a bad dream. She intentionally didn’t wake her up to listen to what she’s about to say further.
“LEO I AM GOING TO KILL YOU! I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!” Arya shouted while her both eyes were closed. Her hands went up and she clenched her fists. She is sweating too much as if she's unventilated.
Eris became dumbstruck. She may not know about Arya’s exact dream but she can figure out that the police officer is resentful towards her lover – Leo. When she noticed that Arya’s condition worsened, she woke her up immediately. She consistently shakes Arya's shoulder until the girl wakes up.
“Huh…huff…huh..huff.” Arya pants heavily.
Eris quickly gets a glass of water and gives it to Arya. She rubs her back while holding the glass of water. Arya can't drink it while being emotional.
“You had a nightmare?” Eris sounds as if she is speculating. She didn’t want Arya to know that she heard something while she was sleeping.
Arya suddenly cries. She wants to release her anger but she chooses to stay calm. She knows that she needs to save her energy for more important things. She has been exhausted for years blaming herself for being incompetent and worthless.
“Wait… let … me … drink first. I … am … out of breath.” Arya implied while gasping.
Eris lets her take her time to relax. When Arya's breathing became stable, Eris started to ask her about her nightmare.
“You look so furious recently. Do you want to kill someone in your dream?” Eris queried.
“You are right. I really want to kill someone so badly but killing him is not the solution I wanted. I would like to see him suffer FOR A VERY LONG TIME before I kill him.” Arya hissed.
“Is he your parent’s killer?” Eris continued asking.
“I don’t know yet but he started my misery. He is the reason why all of those agonies happened. I won’t stop until justice has been served on my plate.” Arya replied.
"Arya, it's already ten. Are you going to work?" Eris asked while hastily preparing their breakfast.
"I have changed my mind. I will be doing something important today so I'll be taking a sick leave maybe? Haha. I'll just take a shower and oh! Don't cook my breakfast! I'll be eating outside. Eris, don't ever open the door if anyone knocks, even if it's the owner of this building. I'll say "Yael" if I am in the front door okay?"
"Yael? Your father's name right?"
"Yes, Eris." Arya answered.
"Okay, I understand. Thank you again Arya for keeping me here." Eris said in a grateful tone.
"No more thank you okay? I'm always here to help you." Arya responded with a smile then she quickly ran in the restroom to take a shower.
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The smell of papers irritates Ythan but Edlyn stresses him the most. He needs to make several reports about the kidnapping and the De Silva's murder case. The high school girl wants Eris to be captured as soon as possible. She will even pay her mother's bail so that Imelda will be released from jail and will have the privilege to taste the wealth of her late father. Leo's medical bills were also shouldered by Edlyn. She is now a De Silva who owns a multi-million companies and property.
"Anyone who will be able to report this girl to the police or anyone who will catch her alive will be entitled to get 5 Million pesos as a reward." Edlyn announced while being interviewed about her father's case.
Ythan turned off the television. The public has been pestering them for being inefficient. Edlyn's narration about the case to the media made the situation worse which resulted in public ire.
"Arrrggghhh!" Ythan scratched his head.
"This is so annoying! Hey Cylon, where is Arya? She's two hours late already." Ythan asked impatiently.
Cylon gives him a smile and teases him, "Did you miss her already? Haha."
"Stop it, Cylon. It's not funny at all. I want her to accomplish the report and to help me find Eris! Media is everywhere and it irritates me whenever they're asking about Eris." Ythan's voice gradually increases as he becomes more disgruntled about the situation.
"She is on leave. She called Divonne and said she's not feeling well." Cylon utters in a serious tone.
"What happened to her? Did she acquire some flu? Cough or colds? Fever? Dysmenorrhea? Or did she get into an accident?" Ythan queried anxiously.
"You're so obvious, Ythan. Haha. Please don't deny on my face again that you didn't like Arya. You'll have a spot in hell if you continue gainsaying the obvious." Cylon teases his step brother.
"I DON’T LIKE HER! I am just so annoyed because she spares some time to call Divonne but she failed to inform me! I am her superior and partner. Did she want me to guess about her whereabouts and situation? That ungrateful brat!" Ythan upbraided while organizing his desk.
"Relax, Ythan. If you are worried about her, why don't you go to General Lary's home and visit her?"
"I'm not worried." Ythan strongly disagreed.
"Okay. Haha. You are so consistent. I hope you will not regret anything in the end. Arya is beautiful, intelligent and HOT. Many men are attracted to her. I hope you find some courage to be real with your feelings before someone else does."
Leo claps his hand to gain the attention of the two. He’s been listening to the Pasatiempos brother’s conversations since he came. They didn’t notice him because the two were too busy mocking each other.
"Hey dude! Why are you here? Is your wound okay?" Ythan walked towards Leo and touched his stomach where he was stabbed.
"Ythan don't worry about me. I'm fine!" Leo tapped Ythan's shoulder.
"Who says I'm worried? Why is everyone saying I'm worried even if I'm not?"
Leo laughs so hard. "I overheard your conversation lately. Don't be upset with your brother. He's just concerned about you and your lovelife. Hi Cylon!"
Cylon ignored him and walked away.
"Is Cylon broken-hearted? Did I say anything that annoys him? He didn't even say "Hi" to me." Leo complained.
"Just let him be. Aren't you used to him? He is moody and unpredictable." Ythan comforted Leo.
The mood changes when Mrs. Manalo comes to the precinct. She is the mother of Harold, the arsonist who died months ago. She has straight hair, pouty red lips and a perfect body. She's already fifty four but she looks like she's only in her thirties. She is wearing a red straight dress and a stiletto. While swaying her Prada bag, she's leering at the detective.
"Mrs. Manalo, long time no see! What brings you here?" Leo rejoiced seeing an elite at the station after some time.
"I am here to file a case against Detective Ythan." The lady uttered then smiled confidently.
Ythan stood up hastily and asked, "What are you talking about Mrs. Manalo?"
"You have trespassed our home and it is clearly visible in the CCTV footage. Another thing is that you have set my son's car on fire. You have killed my one and only son! You didn't deserve to be called a public servant!" Mrs. Manalo gathers attention as she yells at the detective.
"I admit to trespassing, but the second one? HAHAHA." Ythan laughed so hard. "It isn't true and you know it Mrs. Manalo. Don't play with me." Ythan continued.
"Someone saw you. I have a witness." Mrs. Manalo insisted.
"That's bullsh*t! Your pyromaniac son burned himself down!" Ythan's cannot hold his temper anymore. He glared angrily at the Counselor's wife.
"You can get your lawyer later. Leo, handcuff him. Sergeant Rufie is on his way. I already informed your superiors about this. See you in court Mr. Pasatiempo." The wicked woman's laughter echoed in the station.
"Leo, don't put those handcuffs on me. You know I am innocent." Ythan pleaded.
"Sorry Ythan but I have to follow the order of the higher ups. They have known about this case. If you're innocent, you can win this. You need to relax and to stay calm. Your foe isn't an ordinary folk." Leo suggested.
Divonne panicked when she heard about the news. She can't allow anyone to hurt Ythan so she already called the best lawyer in town.
Cylon, on the other hand, watched his step brother being accused. He can't make his move since he is still planning something to be promoted. He knows that being an opponent of an elite will not help him achieve his dreams. He also didn't want to be on their father's bad side. He is sure that their father will abandon Ythan after what happened.