Chapter 2
THE WEATHER was clear when Kirsten Tan arrived at their mansion in Palawan, Philippines. She will once again see the place where she grew up, specifically in the town of Rawes. Ever since she stepped into highschool she has stayed in Singapore to study. Now that she has graduated, her father allowed her to return in their hometown.
She was riding in a limousine, Maybach 62s Landaulet, which her family gave to her as a gift. Her parents also gave her own personal driver, who picked her up at Puerto Princesa International Airport this afternoon. It took them five hours to get to the mansion.
From outside the vehicle's window she saw people busy with their work. Different activities depending on what position they have in the organization to which her clan belongs. She was aware of the society formed by their ancestors. Due to the collapse of the economy and the negligence of the country's government, the Wrath Organization was formed.
She looked at her cellphone to check the time, it was five o'clock in the afternoon. Her gaze immediately turned to the person who opened the door for her. She was surprised to see her butler Alfredo Yoon, who took care of her when she was young, and she became emotional upon noticing that he was getting older.
"My princess! Kirsten! I am very glad of your safe arrival and return to our manor," her stepmother greeted her warmly.
Her eyes turned to her stepmother, who was behind her butler. She forced a smile and got out of the limousine.
"Good afternoon, Aunt Frenzy. I'm also glad to see you again," she forced her voice to be friendly.
They both kissed on each other's cheeks. Frenzy put her hands on her shoulders and displayed a fake smile on her face. Even when she was a child she knew that her stepmother was a two faced bitch.
"Come inside so we can talk and have a good time," she invited her inside.
"I will definitely go in, this is also my house because I am the daughter of its real owner. I have more rights than you," she boldly declared. If she used to be afraid of this woman then now that she's back she will not shrink from her cruelty.
Frenzy gasped in disbelief and was shocked by what she said. But it was also immediately replaced by a smile with all the teeth out. She saw how it was a disgusted greeted teeth.
"I'm tired from my trip. I'm going to my room to rest," she announced before she walked passed her.
She successfully grinned while staring at the back of her stepmother. She saw her pounce on the floor before being too annoyed leaving the receiving area.
She climbed the grandiose stairs and was followed by her butler and two maids. They reached the destination and the four of them stopped at the same time. The butler opened the door for her to enter her bedroom.
"Thank you, Mang Alfredo. I'm glad to see you again. I'll just rest and then I'll talk to you later," she said enthusiastically.
"You take enough rest, Lady Kirsten. I will bring your belongings later," he instructed and informed her.
"Sure. All right, you can leave me. I don't want to bother you. And since I am your rightful master, I order you to rest as well," she commanded them.
"But that is against the law. Even if our master rests we should still continue our work," Alfredo explained and stared at her.
"Is that so? If I have to break the law just so you can have your own time to breathe then so be it," she rebuked forcing her command on them. "I no longer care about what is stated in the rules and regulations of this organization."
The three Servants stared at her in amazement.
"This is the first time someone has shown concern for those of us in the lower ranks. Thank you, Lady Kirsten," her butler said sincerely. They even bowed their heads to her as a show of respect.
"It's a small thing compared to your heavy duties. You can leave me now so that we can all rest," she said before finally entering her bedroom.
KIRSTEN'S good sleep was disturbed by three consecutive knocks on the door. She got up and stretched her body before getting off her bed. She opened the door for the man outside.
It was her butler who knocked and woke her up. He immediately picked up and grabbed her hands. The way his eyes looks at her were full of pleading.
Her forehead furrowed and she wondered at her butler's behavior. "Why? What's the problem?" her voice lifted as she's worried.
"As I was walking near the quarters of your father's Deputies I heard the sound of whipping," he began telling her.
"I think there is another person being punished. A deputy said that the poor man was being punished earlier this afternoon. It could be dangerous and he could die if the beating continues," he added and his voice was full of pity.
Even her felt nervous and compassion rose from the depths of her heart. She thought about what to do before returning her gaze back to Alfredo.
"I will just change my clothes for a while and then we will go to the quarters to help that poor person," she said. She immediately closed the door and went to her wardrobe room.
She quickly took off her Gabriela Maxi dress by Stella McCartney. She changed into Ruffled Wrap Dress in Silk Crepe Muslin by Yves Saint Laurent. And the sole she chose was the Opyum Slingback Pumps in Patent Leather with Gold-Tone Heel which is still by YSL.
She let her hair down then she just put a little Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Micro-Powder on her face. And she coated her lips with Authentic Hermes Rouge Hermès lipstick in peach color.
She glance at herself on the large mirror glued to the door of her closet. She should still be beautiful and fashionable especially that she will save someone's life. Heroine is often best every time she makes a rescue.
She took big steps as she walked. When she left the room she put on her Chanel Square Sunglasses – Metal, Resin & Glass Pearls Silver. The lenses are transparent.
"Come on, Mang Alfredo. Let's save those who should be saved in this unjust society," she declared and invited the butler.
The butler just bowed in response. She walked first and he was just behind following her. Everyone they meet on their way wonders to where they are going. She ignored all of them. And her posture and poise remained even until they reached their destination.
She forgot to look at the time awhile ago when she woke up, but it was already dark outside. A bonfire serves as the light for the Deputies, who were outside behind their ThyssenKrupp inspired Quarter building, as they continue to whip a young man.
She walked faster as she also lifted and carried the hem of her dress so that it would not block her feet. She finally approached them in about a few seconds. She was a little out of breath so she breathed first while her right hand rested on her chest and her other hand was on her waist.
Everyone there stopped what they were doing and she got their attention. She noticed that the punished young man was now unconscious. His arms are tied to two distant poles as well as his legs were also tied.
Her hands fell on both her sides upon witnessing this kind of brutality. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
"What a poor creature?" she whispered to herself.
"Are you the returning daughter of Lord Luther Tan?" asked one of the Deputies who she was.
She made her eyes brave and met the gaze of the person who asked. "Yes, I am. I am Lady Kirsten Tan, the only child of Luther Tan," she replied in a confident and proud tone.
They were a little surprised before quickly bowing their heads to pay their respects.
"We look forward to your return, Lady Kirsten," they said in a simultaneous manner.
"You can now stand up straight," she commanded and they immediately did what she said. "And as I was the rightful master for now that Daddy is still in Singapore, I want you to follow everything I order."
"You can count on us, Your Lady!" they answered at once and saluted.
She crossed her arms and pointed to the young man they were punishing using a slight nod of her head. "I order you to release that man right now!" her voice was authoritative.
The five Deputies complied to her. They untied the young man.
"Now, take him inside the mansion. Arrange him to stay in guest room number 12," she ordered next.
After commanding her father's subordinates and rescuing the young man she turned away. She left the place with her butler who was quite the whole time.