"Hussein! Si Kaori! Na-kidnap!"

In just a snap, I felt my world crushing down. What the actual fuck?

"What do you mean? Where's my wife?!"

Everything stopped the moment my voice roared around the corners of the church. A lot of curious eyes were looking at me but I didn't mind. All I need is information about my wife's whereabouts. Everything is fucked up.

"Tumawag 'yong driver, dinala daw ng mga armadong tao! Si Kaori, iligtas mo." Kady, my wife's friend, started crying in front of me.

"Fuck! Old man, I'll borrow your men."

"Sure thing, son. How many do you need?"

"Fuck this! I need thousands of them. We're going to raid this country."

I need to think calmly. Damn it. I don't think I can. My system can't function well at this moment. I don't know. I want my wife. I need to see her real fast or else I'm going to lose my mind.

"Hussein, huwag kang padalos-dalos." Eros' wife panicky said.

"I'm going to fuck their brains out if they do something to my wife!"

When was the last time I felt this kind of emotion? I'm scared. I am damn scared. I was scared as hell when Mamá was fighting for her life. I don't want to go through that shit again. I don't want to feel the same pain.

"Team A, raid within this area. Team B, raid the whole Luzon. Team C, Visayas. Team D, Mindanao. Call your men, old man. Send a battalion to raid Japan. Block all the damn airports and port. Don't let any fucking plane fly until my wife is back. Not even a single boat will sail until further notice. Move!" I ordered.

My head is spinning and my heart is hurting is fuck. I love my wife and I'd be damned if something bad happens to her.

"Do you have any idea with this?" I couldn't stop myself from approaching the Norhaya's.

"We're clueless too! We haven't returned to Japan yet."

Fuck. I am going to lose my mind. And if their family is behind all of this, then they better pray.

"Damn, man, calm your nerves. We'll find your wife." Eros tapped my back but it didn't help. "Where are you going? My men is already there to help with the search. All you can do now is wait."

I hissed. "I am not going to sit here and wait. I'm going to get her myself."

"No shooting!"

"I can't promise you that." With that, I left.

I gripped the steering wheel hardly while the other hand carries a gun. Behind me are my men. I sped up, 810 horsepower rocket. I just want to marry her, that is all I'm asking.

They fuck with me, I will crush all of them. No one dare mess with my wife.

I arrived at the scene where my wife was taken. The driver was being interrogated by the police. The car had been planted with bullets and my wife is nowhere near. There was no blood so I'm positive that they brought her with them. Ah, fuck. I'm going to kill all of them. I will show no mercy once I see them hurt my wife.

"Sir, the last plane landed in Macau just a few minutes."

I can feel the anger arousing inside me. "What about the last ship?"

"Two ship is currently in the Southwest Asia. There was no other record found, Sir."

Fuck! "Raid those ships. Arthur! Ready my goddamn plane. I'm flying to Macau."

I entered my car and drove to the airport. Eros was standing outside when I reached there.

"I'm coming with you."

"Let's go."

I have always admire my wife. She gets along with everyone and she trusts easily, the reason why I want her beside me twenty-four-seven. She's pretty with a good heart. She's all I have. I can't lose her. Not now. Not ever.

Even though everything started through accident...

"I used your phone, Huss. Life's been tough for you and you might want to get laid."

"What did you do?" I looked up only to see his annoying smile.

"You better check it yourself. I'm not sorry by the way. Ciao!"

I saw his message and it's too late to delete it now. The woman whom he messaged has replied already. Stalking isn't part of my everyday routine, but hey, look at what the fuck I am doing right now.

"You're spacing out, De Russo. Alam kong nag-aalala ka sa asawa mo pero kailangan mo ring magplano ng gagawin. You can't just plant bullets into their skull, man."

Oh, damn, yes I fucking can. Hindi ako magdadalawang isip na ubusin sila kapag may ginawa silang masama sa asawa ko.

"They can't trace your wife in Japan." Eros showed me his phone.

Putangina.

"Sir, negative." Arthur also showed me his phone.

I think I'll lose my sanity anytime now.

"Keep your shits, De Russo! Huwag ka munang mabaliw. Saka na kapag nahanap na natin ang asawa mo."

The sorrow and anger inside is slowly eating me. I looked up to prevent myself from crying but my tears betrayed me. I cried and silently prayed to let me see her. It's getting dark and I don't think I can pass the night without her.

"Let's go back. Your dad is sending a battalion to look for your wife in the nearest country. Tangina nakakakakilabot ka, De Russo." Eros chuckled. "Remind me not to go against you, alright? Come on, man."

We flew back and the old man fetch me outside the airport. Eros' wife was there too, looking worried but I didn't mind. All I want to do is to not stop looking for my lady.

"Where's my daughter?"

"In your house. Don't worry, I've assigned my men to watch your house. With a standby snipers."

I couldn't do it alone. I still need this old man to help me.

"Thanks."

"No worries. Go home and look after your child. We are doing everything we can to look for Kaori. Nothing bad is going to happen to her."

I hope so.

I had a restless night. I cuddled our daughter in my arms while facing my laptop, waiting for updates. Just like me, Shivani is looking for her mom too. She keeps crying and I don't know what to do anymore. She's looking for her mom's presence. Like I do.

There was still no updates until morning came. I showered and did everything I usually do. I saw my wife's necklace inside our closet. The one that I gave to her. Realization hit me. The ring...

"Wolf, do you know someone who can track my wife?" I clenched my jaw in the process.

Shivani cried and I have to carry her again. She stopped and played with her tiny fingers. I'm missing her so much.

"De Russo, may I remind you that we have no lead with your wife's whereabouts? My men, yours, and your father's men are now searching all over Asia. Kaori's parents too."

"Kaori's ring... the engagement ring I gave her has a tracker. I had it inside the ring so I could monitor her."

"The fuck, man?! Bakit ngayon mo lang sinabi putangina ka!"

"I forgot. I was totally lost yesterday."

"Send me the details and I'll do the rest. My wife and Kaori's friend is heading to your house."

"Kaori's parents?"

"Japan. They're checking for updates and thorough investigation."

"Fine."

I sat there still holding Shivani. Hindi ko maiwasang mag-alala. The thought of my wife being abducted makes me want to kill them all. I am so ready to kill for her. Makakapatay ako. Putangina.

Shivani cried again. Oras-oras yata ang pag-iyak nito. She's not usually like this when her mom is around. Siguro ay alam niya ring nawawala ang mommy niya. I hardly had time composing myself as I stare at her crying face. Kasabay ng iyak niya ay ang pagtulo rin ng mga luhang pilit kong pinipigilan.

Am I looking for her hard enough? What am i still doing here? A lot of questions is still lingering in my mind.

"Got your wife's location. Kakatawag lang din sa 'kin ng mga tauhan mo. Same location. We found your wife in Sri Lanka."

I kept my mouth shut. I felt light but still nervous and scared. Mapapanatag lang ako kapag nandito na siya sa tabi ko.

"The plane in Macau was indeed the last plane who flew out of the country. Private plane ang gamit ng mga dumakip at lumipad patungong Sri Lanka ilang minuto lang matapos makuha ang asawa mo. O baka hindi tuloy-tuloy ang flight nila para malito tayo. That's why we didn't had the record because we were focusing on the last flight." He sternly said. "What's your plan? We are just waiting for your orders."

"Get my wife back, that's the plan."

"Oh, wow." He sarcastically muttered. "Nice plan."

We used my plane to go to the said country. The flight lasted for more than four hours. 

"Tangina, nagkasalisi! Your wife's tracker is moving!" Eros hissed.

Napahilamos ako sa galit at bigo. 

"Saan na? This chase will never fucking end until I get her back."

"Mauritius. Let's move."

"Arthur, contact old man. Tell him to send a unit in Mauritius."

Another five hours of flight ensued. A lot of my men were scattered around the airport. I can feel the tiredness creeping all over my system. Hell! This isn't the right time to feel tired.

"Notre Dame. The tracker's not moving."

Hearing that, I tightened my grip on the gun I am carrying. 

"Tangina. Yakuza ba 'to?" Eros hissed as we draw nearer.

A lot of people in their weird all black costumes were standing outside a huge mansion. Some of them has no upper garment that reveals a weird tattoo. I suddenly remembered Kaori's tattoo and it made me horny. Fuck!

"Mukhang hindi mapapakiusapan ang mga mukha nito."

Hindi talaga. I'm horny as fuck, I need to see my wife. Eros stepped out of the car first and I followed. Both Eros and I dropped on our knees when a loud bang was heard. The next second, bullets were already flying. 

"Ayokong mamatay sa lugar na 'to!"

"Idiot." I hissed.

Palitan ang tira ng mga tauhan ko. I stood up when the firing stopped. All of them were down but not dead. 

"Sinong maglilinis sa mga 'to?" 

"Leave them to me."

A lot of my men were scattered in this place. Mukhang hindi buong gang ang dinala nila rito. Is it a gang, really? Or just a bunch of trained guys? It doesn't matter anymore.

We entered the said mansion. Everything is as good as new. It looked like it has been cleaned very well. Eros and Arthur checked the lower part of the mansion while I did the second floor There were three rooms. The two was empty with no furniture, and the other one was occupied by my missing wife.

Her hands were tied at the headboard of the bed, eyes closed, with blood in her wedding dress. My baby...

"Baby..." my voice croaked. She didn't flinch nor open her eyes. "Baby, can you hear me? Please wake up." I pleaded.

Nanginginig ang mga kamay na tinanggal ko ang tali nito at pinangko ito. She didn't move. Parang lantang gulay. What did they do to her?

"Hussein... damn! Dumiretso na tayo sa pinakamalapit na ospital."

That's what we did. I waited patiently at the waiting area while the doctor examines my wife. A trusted doctor. 

"Your wife is all good. May mga minor injuries lang at dehydration. Ia-admit niyo ba siya dito o lilipad agad pabalik ng Pinas?" the doctor asked. "Mas makakabuti kung ia-admit niyo muna para ma-monitor ng maayos."

I agreed. We stayed at the hospital for a couple of days until my wife regained her consciousness. I never left her room. The room became my den for a couple of days. Eros lead the cleaning of my mess since he's a police officer. 

"How do you feel? What did they do to you? Are you okay?" I worriedly asked the moment she opened her tantalizing eyes.

"I-isa... isa lang. M-mahina ang k-kalaban," she hoarsely answered.

Tumino yata ang paligid ko nang ngumiti ito sa akin. Her smile brought comfort to me. Hindi ko na napigilan ang sarili. I broke down in front of her. I held her hand and put it in my forehead as tears kept flowing down my cheeks.

"I was scared. I was so scared." I admit.

"I'm sorry for scaring you like that, big boy. I'm okay now. Nasa tabi mo na ulit ako."

"Did they do something to you? Do you know those guys?"

She bit her lip and nodded. "But don't worry now, I'm all good. Wala naman silang ginawang masama sa 'kin."

"Babalikan ko sila."

"Tulungan pa kita, eh."

"You sure would."

We came home a week after. She was feeling better but still monitored by a doctor. 

"We were so worried! Akala ko mawawala ka na, bestfriend."

I stood meters away from my wife to give them privacy. My eyes remained on her not until the old man blocked my sight. 

"Stay. Away."

"Geez, okay, okay." He backs off. "How is she? Her parents were nowhere to be found."

"They visited us in Notre Dame. It was their family, except of course, Mr. and Mrs. Norhaya. I'm still not done with them."

"Care to share?"

"No."

May kumawalang ngiti sa labi ko habang nakatitig sa mag-ina ko. She misses our daughter so much. Simula nang dumating kami ay si Shivani agad ang inasikaso. She's giving me less attention but it's alright, I'll have the attention I needed later tonight. Ngayon lang din 'to. 

"Tuloy ang sakal?"

"What the fuck! Your accent killed it, old man. And it's kasal, damn you!" I gritted my teeth in annoyance. "Our marriage resumes. We'll keep it simple this time."

Night falls and I finally have her attention again. I hugged her from behind and rested my chin on her shoulders. She stiffened a bit but calmed down after. I gave her a few kisses at the back of her ears.

"I miss you."

"Hm? You were always with me, how come?" she chuckled and it sent shivers to my spine. This girl has no idea of what she can do to me.

"Hindi mo ako pinapansin kanina."

"Anong hindi? Napakapapansin mo nga." She turned to me and encircled her arms around my neck. "Ang sabi mo masakit ang hita mo, but you made me sit on your lap. Then you said there's something wrong with your nostrils, in reality you just want to sniff my neck."

I carried her and she immediately wrapped her legs around my thighs. I sat on the edge of the bed while she sat on my lap. I removed some strands of her hair and bit her neck. Talo ko pa ang buntis sa pagc-crave ko sa kaniya. Bahagyang tumabingi ang ulo niya para malaya kong magawa ang gusto ko.

"Let's get married tomorrow. Everything is already settled."

"What?! Bakit hindi ko alam?! Matulog na tayo kung gano'n."

She pushed me lightly and crawled on the bed. I followed her and dropped myself next to her. I pulled her and rested my face in her neck. She smells nice and feels so soft next to me. Her porcelain complexion balances my fair complexion. I am way taller than her and I'm always towering her whenever we go outside. 

"Sa hapon pa, Kaori ko. May oras pa tayo."

"Halay mo."

"Please? I want... you. Let me. Hm?"

"One round."

I grinned and went on top. "Let's make it three."

She didn't have the time to protest when I slammed my lips to hers. Her moans filled the room. It's a good thing we made an extra room for Shivani. It's also soundproof so she wouldn't hear how loud her mom is. 

I adored her more than anything. I couldn't care less about the things in this world. As long as I have her. No leaving again. We are family. She's the mom. I'm the dad. And we'll have a dozen of babies. That, I promise.

[THE END]