Previously…
Resgram revealed himself to
“Nikka” (Aiyanikka), he showed his abilities and partially explained his
background and origins. Despite of
everything, she felt more secure than disturbed and accepted her faith with him
and her soon to be child.
After a few months, Nikka gave
birth to a healthy baby boy. “The
vitamin supplements I gave you during pregnancy were effective. You have the most adorable and bouncing baby
boy I have seen in a while.” said Resgram.
“Since we are Filipino, I want to name him after my favorite artist and
my grandfather – FRANCISCO….. Francisco Magallanes; KIKO for short.” said
Nikka.
It was a happy life for Nikka,
Resgram and her child Kiko. Resgram
continued his research and provided for their needs. Resgram’s deposit of gold as part of his
research allows him to generate enough funds to live a decent life. Nikka on
the other hand worked as a Store Cashier at local Supermarket in town, while
her son Kiko studied at the nearby public elementary school.
TEN YEARS AFTER KIKO’S BIRTH.
Episode 4 – Tragic Twist
It was the 12th of
June, a holiday in the Philippines celebrating its independence day. Kiko woke up early even though there wasn’t
any school for the day. Nikka asked her little boy “Why are you awake to
early? There is no school for today.” Little Kiko looked with a smile to his mother
“Nana, can I come to work with you today…. Please! Promise I will behave.” Kiko
was so cute and adorable the whole time he was asking his mom. “How could you
resist that face?” Resgram said and winked his eye as Kiko looked at him. “Did
you put him up to this?” Nikka asked but smiling “Nope, I have nothing to do
with that. I was just merely making a remark on what Kiko said. As a matter of
fact, I don’t think it’s proper for him to tag around… but, it would surely be
an awesome bonding time with your child.” Resgram smiled and looked at Kiko
making a thumbs-up and him winking back.
Nikka was persuaded by the two to
have Kiko come with her to work but insisted that he should not be naughty or
stubborn while they are in “Nana’s” workplace. The boy was very excited to come
to his mother’s work, he knows that “Nana” won’t be able to attend to him at
all time; just the same, a whole day spent with his mom was something he always
wanted. “Be good Kiko. I don’t you to
get in to any trouble.” Resgram said.
“Yes uncle, I will.” Kiko replied.
It was a happy day for both Nikka
and Kiko, He behaved pretty well and Nikka was so proud of how intelligent her
little boy was to her co-workers.
Nikka’s boss was so amused with her son she said “We need to make a
deposit for the income of the grocery for the past couple of days. I suggest
you go with Mang Pepe (the Driver) and bring your son, make the deposit and
take the early off so you and your son can bond. Here is an extra P200 on me as a bonus to
your lovable son, go and eat at that restaurant with free toys along with the
meal.” “Thanks you so much ma’am, I
really appreciate it.” Nikka replied.
Nikka got ready and told Kiko of
the good news, He was so happy he hugged and kissed her several times and said
“I love you Nana, you’re the best mother a boy can have!” Nikka was in tears to
hear those words from her son. “I love you so much my son. You’re the best
thing that happened in my life.” Nikka said in tears.
Little did they know that a group
of armed robbers was observing and monitoring activities of the grocery; this
was one of the moment they were waiting.
They have planned for this robbery for almost a month now, observed
every movement, and studied who makes the deposit, where they will make the
deposit and when and where it would be best to make the heist. “This is perfect, we will operate today!” said
the leader of the group as they prepare for the hold-up/robbery.
Nikka prepared the deposit slips
and money to be deposited in the office; she neatly put them in a bag and packed
everything to be easily handled. She
went to the restroom to freshen-up and then attended to her son. When everything was ready “Ma’am, we are
ready. Thank you for giving me the day’s
early off to spend it with my son, I really appreciate it“ Nikka said to her
boss. “You deserve the break, also this
cute son of yours deserve a price for simply being adorable.” As Nikka’s boss
went on her knee and pinched Kiko’s cheeks.
Meanwhile Resgram felt something
strange, a sense of worry that something bad will happen. Somehow he just can’t seem to pin point where
and what. It was something he had never
felt before, it was a feeling he only felt when his mother was in danger; it
was an urge that he cannot just ignore. Then it hit him “Nikka… Kiko!” Resgram
said to himself. He putted on his cloak
and rushed outside.
The van wherein Nikka and Kiko
was with had reached the road going to their house, it was a few blocks from
the town bank. It was then when they
were cut by two black cars armed with men in hood and high firearms. Everything
happened so fast, one shot the door near the lock so it can be opened. One of the goons pointed a gun at the driver,
while another shot the rear door lock. “Nobody needs to get hurt. All we want is the money.” said the leader of
the robbers. “Please don’t hurt us.” Nikka while embracing her son tightly said
in a terrified voice.
“We need a hostage just to be
sure” said one of the robbers. “Take the
girl or the kid, better yet take them both” said the leader. “No! Please don’t!”
cried Nikka. She struggled and scratched
one of the robber’s faces, she kicked one on the balls and shouted “Run Kiko…
run…. Save yourself!”
“Bang” gunfire echoed, Nikka fell
on the ground. “Bang” another gunshot.
Resgram suddenly swooped in and twisted the neck of the one who shot
Nikka. There was gunfire everywhere. Resgram’s speed and skills proved no match
for the bullets fired as well for the robbers to stop him from his rage. After
everything has cleared, all of the robbers were dead… so is Nikka. “Noooooooo!”
Resgram cried. “Where is Kiko?” He was at the corner of the road going to their
house bleeding on the ground. “Kiko!” Resgram immediately went to the boy and
checked. “Still alive, but barely. I
need to take you back to the house to save you.”
To be continued…
Copyright njvelasquez 2012
All characters mentioned are all original concepts for this Mini-Series.
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