Chapter 3 Our office

Chapter 3

We're sitting face to face on the sofa now, with Sin Ynzo beside me, Hiro in red and Hiro in front of us, along with Tinn and Kawi.

"I came back to the Philippines when I heard what happened to Azrael," he said seriously, taking a drag of his cigarette.

I fidgeted with the glass in my hand.

"They killed Azrael and raped her, then they also stepped on my territory. How dare them!

"Ynzo, make new rules," I said to Ynzo, and he nodded at me.

"This time, let's play a dirty trick," I grinned and drank the alcohol I was swirling in the glass earlier.

"Include in the rules that killing inside the bar is allowed, but they have to clean up their mess before morning comes, because if not... life for a life," I said seriously.

"About Azrael... Hiro, you autopsy her body," he nodded in response.

"And I'll handle Azrael's case," Red interjected, it's better if he handles Azrael's case because I don't trust other police officers.

"How's your life, Kluen? Are you still in your brother's company?" Hiro asked, knowing that I work as his brother's secretary. Sir Phayu doesn't know that his brother is my best friend.

"Yes," I answered shortly.

"It will be a long process when we start digging into Azrael's case, and we also know that influential people will be our enemies, and anytime, someone could die," Red is right.

I got his point, senators, mayors, business tycoons will be our enemies. And monsters because those people are not just ordinary people, they're a mafia.

"Kluen, do me a favor," Hiro turned to me.

"Protect my brother at all costs," even though I'm

KLUEN'S POV

KRING KRING

"Hmmm." I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock, slowly opening my eyes and stretching my body.

Arghhh! My head hurts. We must have had too much to drink last night. Thankfully, I didn't get into an accident when I drove my big bike back to my condo.

I sat up in bed, leaning against the headboard, and reached for my cellphone. I nearly jumped out of bed when I saw the time on my phone. Fuck, it's already 08:35, I'm late again.

I quickly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. I hurriedly brushed my teeth and turned on the shower.

After a few moments, I finished showering, went straight to my closet, and grabbed my white tank top and black suit. I have a lot of black suits. Like I said, I like black.

Once dressed, I faced the mirror and put on my black pants. I fixed my hair and grabbed my ID hanging near the mirror.

I was about to leave my condo when I realized I forgot the keys to my car.

"Fuck! Fuck!" I cursed. I'm really late now.

I got into the elevator and hurriedly ran to the parking lot where my car was parked.

FAST FORWARD

I'm now in the company parking lot, taking a deep breath and unbuckling my seatbelt before getting out of the car.

I walked towards our office, feeling really annoyed.

I peeked through the door before reaching our office.

"Ouch!" I complained as someone bumped into me. I was about to punch them.

"Oh, what? You're late, and you're still going to punch someone?" Marie retorted.

I smiled at her and withdrew my hand. That was close.

"Sorry, hehe," I apologized to her and even did a cool sign.

"Ugh, Kluen, just go see sir!" I breathed a sigh of relief as she walked away. Sir is calling for me? Why? I didn't do anything.

I entered our office and placed my bag on my desk before walking towards sir's office. What does he need now?

I didn't hesitate to enter his office; it was already open.

My eyes widened when I saw who was inside—Hiro.

"Finally, you're already here!" sir said coldly.

And there's that , guess who? Who else but the old fart, Mr. Dominggo. Hiro's here too, along with three other guys. I know them; they're sir's friends, but I don't know their names.

"Take a seat, Mr. Walter," I followed sir's instructions and sat next to him. Yes, next to him. Only because there was a vacant seat next to him.

"Shall we continue?" Mr. Dominggo asked, and sir just nodded in response.

"I will renovate my bar, and if you want to buy it, we can turn it into a casino," Mr. Dominggo said with a smile. Since when does this old guy have a bar?

Hiro and I exchanged glances.

"Can I see the bar?" sir asked.

"Of course, here," he handed the iPad to sir, which had pictures of. Kazuma Bar?

"Kazuma Bar," sir said as he looked at the photos on the iPad.

Since when did he own Kazuma Bar?

"Wow! I can't believe you're the owner of Kazuma!" Hiro couldn't believe it either. I know Hiro, and I can tell he's annoyed too.

"Of course!" Mr. Dominggo replied proudly.

"Surprising. Because as far as I know, no one knows who owns Kazuma Bar. And besides, it's in a hidden location," Hiro said sarcastically, glaring at Mr. Dominggo while sir and his friend just watched the two of them.

Mr. Dominggo looked surprised.

"You're the owner of Kazuma?" Mr. Dominggo's gaze shifted to me, and I really wanted to punch this old man's face.

"Why does it seem like a big deal to you and Hiro that Mr. Dominggo owns that bar?" one of sir Phayu's friends asked Hiro and me.

"It's not just seem, it is a big deal for us," Hiro replied annoyed.

"Hiro!" sir Phayu called.

"Why? Why is it a big deal to you two that I own Kazuma?" Mr. Dominggo pretended to be surprised, although his voice betrayed his nervousness.

"Nothing, since you're the owner of Kazuma... I have something to ask you," I said with a grin.

"What is it?" he asked, staring at me, tension building in the office.

At this moment, my anger boiled because of what they did to Azrael.

"Do you know Azrael? I heard he's one of the co-owners of Kazuma Bar, but... he died."

"Oh no! He was ," I emphasized, grinning and staring him down. He paled and quickly avoided eye contact.

My suspicions were right; he had something to do with Azrael's murder.

"Do you know Azrael? I heard he was one of the co-owners of Kazuma Bar, but... he died."

"Oh no! He was murdered," Kluen said with a smirk, quickly averting his gaze.

I don't believe Mr. Dominggo owns Kazuma Bar. It's been around for a long time, but the owner has never shown themselves. Even I investigated and tried to find the owner, but I was unsuccessful because their identity is too well-hidden. I want to know who that person is.

"I don't know, I-I don't have a co-owner!" Mr. Dominggo stuttered nervously.

"Liar!" Hiro's voice betrayed his annoyance and anger. What's happening between him and Kluen?

"You had a secret room installed underground in Kazuma Bar, and now you're claiming ownership and saying you're the owner? In front of the actual owner and co-owner? Seriously?" Hiro yelled in anger.

What? In front of the owner? What does Hiro mean?

"W-what do you mean?" Mr. Dominggo asked, sweating profusely.

"Hiro," I heard Kluen whispering Hiro's name. Do they know each other?

"Do you want to meet the real owner and co-owner of Kazuma Bar?!"

"E-excuse me, I have a meeting," Mr. Dominggo hastily left my office.

" Hiro exclaimed in frustration.

Kluen stood up and approached him.

"Calm down, Hiro," he said, trying to soothe him.

What's really going on with them?

My friends and I exchanged glances, equally surprised by Hiro's statement. I know Azrael; he's my sibling's best friend.

"Do you mean, Azrael Forte?" Alex asked in astonishment. Meet Alex Forte, 24 years old, ranked seventh in the mafia hierarchy.

"How did you know him?" Kluen asked.

Alex stood up from his seat and introduced himself.

"I'm Alex Forte," he said to Hiro and Kluen, widening their eyes in shock.

"Forte? What's your connection to Azrael?" Hiro asked, still stunned.

"Azrael is my little brother."

" Hiro and Kluen exclaimed simultaneously.

"Yes, and I also know he's one of the co-owners of Kazuma," Alex said casually.

"I even talked to Alex before he was hit," Alex added.

" Kluen asked incredulously.

"Wtf dude! Wake up! Azrael wasn't hit! He was intentionally killed! He was murdered!" Hiro stood up, almost knocking over Alex. I could see the sadness and anger in my brother's eyes.

"Hiro, calm down," I tried to calm him.

"You're a mafia, but you don't know what really happened to your brother!" Kluen retorted.

"I don't know exactly what happened," Alex said with a shaky To Be Continued...