BD1

“Welcome Antonio, i thought you’re not going to come….magtatampo na sana ako” they both shake hands

“I don’t want to miss your party” my father Antonio said to his friend Patrick

Uncle Patrick handed my father a glass of wine, after a while he turned to me and gave me a smile.

“It’s been a while since we last met. How’s studying abroad, Mason?” Uncle Patrick asked me

“It’s okay” maiksi kong sagot at sumimsim sa baso na may alak

“He will continue his studies here in the Philippines…”

Hindi ko na pinakinggan pa ang usapan ng dalawa, umalis na ako to find a place to smoke. I went to the back of the big house, it was a bit dark in this part…only the light coming from the lamp post provided a little light in this area.

I took the cigarette pack from the back pocket of my pants, binuksan ko iyon at kumuha ng isang stick, i lit it and pressed it between my lips, i close my eyes when i exhale the smoke…fuck so fucking nice, muli akong nagbuga ng hangin at sumimsim muli ng alak. Hindi ako laging naninigarilyo, gagawin ko lang ito kapag gusto ko lang…kapag wala lang akong magawa. It’s better to smoke and puff a cigarette than smoking weed–well i tried smoking weed and my dad saw it and he almost sent me to rehab, i was 17 at that time.

The cigarette i was holding was about to run out when i heard a crackling sound not far from where i was, followed by a groan.

It seems like someone is performing a miracle.

tinapakan ko ang papaubos ng sigarilyo at bumalik na sa harapan.

I saw my dad talking to some of his friends, naghanap ako ng bakante at umupo, nilapag ko sa lamesa ang hawak na baso at sinuklay ang buhok gamit ang mga daliri. Lumipas ang kalahating oras at pumunta na si dad sa pwesto ko.

“Where have you been? Have you seen your uncle Patrick’s son yet?” My dad asked me

“No”

“Magkasing edad lang kayo, sayang hindi kayo nagkita nung mga bata pa kayo…paalis ka palang papuntang abroad ay pauwi na siya dito sa pinas pero dahil nandito ka naman na subukan mong makipagkilala sa anak ni Patrick, i already enrolled you to his school.”

“Yeah”

Nakita ko si Uncle Patrick na palapit sa table namin, he’s with a man. The man is wearing a black pants and black polo with long sleeve, he is also wearing a silver watch and a silver necklace with an anchor pendant. His hair is a bit messy, three buttons on his polo were unbuttoned showing his tattoo…i don’t know what tattoo he has, but im sure it’s big because it looks like his tattoo on his right chest is connected to his neck.

I smirked when i saw the lipstick stain on the side of his lips and the kiss mark near his collar bone, it looked like he was the one performing the miracle with someone earlier.

“Son, this is Mason Grey….your uncle Patrick’s son” nagkatinginan kaming dalawa “and Mason, this is my son, Triago Dela Cruz” pagpapakilala sa aming dalawa

They were waiting for us to greet each other.

Napabuntong hininga ako at tumayo, akala ko ay hindi niya tatanggapin ang kamay ko….we both shake each other’s hand at muli akong bumalik sa pagkakaupo. He seems difficult to get along with, but nah, i have no plans to be friends with him.

“Tomorrow is your first day of school, right? Mason?” Uncle Patrick asked me

“Yes Uncle” i answered

“I already told Mason that he will go to the same school with Triago” my dad

Bumalik ang tingin ko sa kaharap, it seems like he’s talking to someone on the phone. He noticed that i was looking at him so he turned his back and left without saying goodbye, sasabihin ko sana sa sarili na bastos at wala siyang respeto pero naalala ko na ganiyan din ako. Natapos ang party na wala akong ginawa kundi manood sa mga taong nasa paligid at gawing tubig ang alak, mataas ang alcohol tolerance ko kaya wala akong takot na mapainom ng marami.

“Is this my room?” I whispered to myself

I looked again at the number written on the paper i was holding, heto na ata yung room ko. Tinago ko ang papel sa bulsa ng pants na suot at kumatok, the door opened and an elderly man wearing glasses and with a long white mustache appeared. He raised an eyebrow at me and used the cane he was holding to open the door wider, the room is filled with murmuring, halos lahat ay nakatingin sa pwesto ko, i guess they’re curious about me.

“Who are you? Why are you disturbing my class?” The professor asked, pinasadahan niya ako ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa.

“Good morning Professor, i am Mason Grey, a transferee”

He tapped the floor using his cane so loudly that the whole class fell silent.

“Don’t you have any respect?!” He madly said

Napapansin ko na halos lahat ng matatandang nagtuturo ay maiinitin ang ulo, isa na tong nasa harapan ko.

“Why are you late?” Tanong nito sa akin

I can’t say i woke up late and scrolled through my phone for a while bago gumalaw at mag ayos. “Traffic po sir” i answered.

Hindi ito kumbinsido sa sagot ko pero gumilid siya at sinenyasan akong pumasok na.

Nagsimula na akong maghanap ng bakanteng upuan, may nakita naman ako sa second to the last row…katabi lamang ng bintana, papunta na sana ako doon when the crook of his crane was on my shoulder and suddenly pulled me forward. Nabigla ako sa ginawa niya, this old man.

“I think you forgot something, Mr. Grey”

Did i forget something?

“Goodness sake, introduce yourself young man!”

Owww, yeah….i forgot, my bad.

I cleared my throat at tumingin sa harapan, maiksi lamang ang ginawa kong pagpapakilala, pangalan at edad lang ang sinabi ko dahil gusto ko ng umupo. I hung my bag on the edge of my table because there was a hook there, at napansin ko din naman na nakasabit din sa hook ng kanilang table ang mga bag nila. The discussion started, his teaching was good kaya naintindihan ko naman kaagad. His class was one hour long and when it was over, a new professor came in, and since i am new here i introduced myself again, well, in my half day in this classroom, i introduced myself to four professors. Sa dati kong school ay pagkatapos ng isang subject lilipat kami ng classroom para sa susunod naming subject kaya nakakahassle minsan na palipat lipat kaya na culture shock ako ngayon dahil ang mga professor ang pumapasok lamang sa classroom na ito.

Breaktime came and my classmates started to approach me, they asked me lots of questions and some complimented me.

“Ngayon lang ba kayo nakakita ng tao?” The man approached me had his arms crossed “i’m Timothee but you can call me Timo” pagpapakilala niya “would you like me to give you a tour?”

I also wanted to escape from my classmates who were surrounding me so i nodded and stood up.

Madaldal si Timothee kaya naging enjoyable ang pag ttour niya sa akin. Hindi siya nauubusan ng sasabihin at halos pati mga irrevelant place sa campus ay pinakikita niya parin, as a quiet person…sa bawat galaw ng bibig niya parang ako yung napapagod, i can’t really believe na may mga ganito talagang tao, yung hindi napapagod at puno parin ng energy sa katawan. If i’m not mistaken, they are called extroverts.

“Nagugutom kana ba? Don’t worry…cafeteria na ang pupuntahan natin at yun na din naman ang last place sa tour na ito”

Pumunta na kami sa cafeteria at doon ko naramdaman ang gutom, i decided to buy a coke in can and ensaymada.

“Nag enjoy ka ba?” He asked me ng makaupo sa harapan ko

“Yeah, thanks”

“If you have any questions, you can ask me”

I nodded In the middle of my meal, my attention was caught by five men who had just entered the cafeteria. I frowned as one of them looked familiar to me. Triago Dela Cruz, i recognized him easily because of his tattoo.

“Don’t ever approach them, they’ve done nothing but trouble” sabi sa akin ni Timothee at binaba ang sandwhich na kinakain “let me introduce them. Do you see the hair with red highlights? He’s Ashton and the one next to him si Ash, they’re twins, once they trip you up, they won’t stop until they have you on your knees”

“Next is Tolentino, he’s arrogant and beaten a lot of people. Last year nga sinuntok niya sa mukha yung professor na nagsaway sa kaniya na huwag mag vandalize. The fourth one is Hellion, siya yung nasa loob ang kulo, akala mo anghel na binaba dito sa lupa pero believe me kapag nabilog na niya ang ulo mo, lahat ng kabutihan na dinescribe mo sa kaniya sa utak mo ay maglalaho na parang bula”

“Lastly…..Triago Dela Cruz”

“Triago Dela Cruz”

Sabay naming pagbanggit ni Timothee, nagulat ito sa akin mukhang hindi niya inaasahan na kilala ko.

“Kilala mo?!” He whispered

“Yeah, anak ng kaibigan ni dad…we met last night” i said “what about him? The boss?” I scarcastically laugh

“Kuha mo!” He snapped “Triago Dela Cruz, the boss of all the boss! Many fear him, he has taken down many gangs, he is worse than the devil. Habang maaga pa, don’t go near him, he doesn’t know the word mercy––”

“He’s staring at me” pagputol ko sa sinasabi ni Timothee

“Who—fuck?! Triago Dela Cruz?!”

I felt someone was looking at me earlier so i looked who it was, it’s Triago.

Our gaze was only interrupted because Timothee pulled me upright.

“Why did you stare at him?!” Timothee asked, parang any moment ay tatalon nalang siya sa building

“Nakatitig siya sa akin kaya tinitigan ko din” i said shrugging my shoulders.

“Sabi ko sayo iwasan mo sila hindi yung makipagtitigan ka! Sinasabi ko na sayo Mason kung gusto mong magkaroon ng peaceful life habang nandito ka ay huwag na huwag mo silang lalapitan”

“One of our professors said that tattoos are forbidden, why aren’t they being reprimanded? I can clearly see some of their tattoos” i asked

“Malaki ang share ng mga pamilya nila sa school na ito at mayayaman mga yan, kaya ka nilang bilhin kung gusto nila kaya walang nangingialam sa mga gusto nilang gawin dahil ayaw din mapahamak” sagot niya at napainom nalang sa tubig na dala

I have no plans to approach them, especially Triago.

BD2

“How’s school, Mason?” Dad asked me

“Good” i pulled up the chair and sat down, my stomach was rumbling earlier, but i was so tired, so i just went to sleep when i got home from school.

Adobo ang ulam, isa sa mga paborito ko kaya mapapadami ako ng kain ngayong gabi.

“Nagkita ba kayo ni Triago kanina?”

“Yeah”

“Naging close na ba kayo?” Dad asked me while reading the newspaper. He loves reading newspaper, especially when we are at the dining table, pinagsasabay niya talaga ang pagbabasa at pagkain.

Hindi porket kaibigan niya ang tatay ni Triago ay kailangan ko na din maging kaibigan anak. Ako parin naman ang mag dedecide kung sino ang gusto kong kaibiganin. Natapos ang dinner na hindi ko na sinasagot ang mga tanong ni dad sa akin, bumalik kaagad ako sa kwarto at tumalon patungo sa kama, i opened my laptop and put my headphones.

May mga message sa akin galing sa mga close friends ko, they say they miss me  and when will i return abroad so we can bond again, nireplayan ko ang iba na talagang nakakasama ko at sinabi na sila nalang ang bumisita sa akin dito sa pinas.

Late na akong natulog kaya nung tumunog ang alarm ko ay halos hindi nanaman ako makabangon at tinatamad ng pumasok, nag pplano na sana akong hindi pumasok at itulog nalang magdamag ngunit naalala ko na may quiz pala kami ngayon. Tatamad tamad akong bumangon at nag prepare na.

I yawned as i entered the classroom and my classmates greeted me. I saw Timothee reviewing his notes at ng makita ako ay tinigil niya ang ginagawa at nilapitan na ako.

“Nag review ka ba?” Tanong niya sa akin at umupo sa upuan na nasa harapan ko

“I forgot to review my notes, kanina ko lang naalala na may quiz tayo”

“I got you” kinindatan ako nito

Kinausap niya ang nakaupo sa upuan na nasa harapan ko at pumayag naman na makipagpalitan ng upuan. Dumating na ang Professor at pinaglabas kaagad kami ng one whole sheet of paper. Nagsimula na itong magpa quiz at dahil hindi ako nag review ay wala akong masagot na kahit ano sa papel ko, Timothee cleared his throat sa pag angat ko ng tingin nakita kong nakataas ang papel niya kaya kitang kita ko ang kaniyang mga sagot.

I didn’t copy everything because we might be exposed. Medyo may stock knowledge pa naman ako kaya ako na ang nagsagot sa ibang questions.

Pinakopya ko din ang katabi dahil nahihirapan siyang makatingin sa papel ni Timothee.

Didn’t everyone review? Because when our professor turned his back to write something on the board, their heads turned into giraffes and they started copying each others paper. “Finished or not finished, pass the paper in front! Now!” Our professor said

Kinolekta lang ang papel at umalis na ito sa amin dahil may pupuntahan pa kaya napuno na ng ingay ang buong classroom. Umupo si Timothee sa ibabaw ng lamesa at pinatong ang dalawang paa sa kinauupuan niya kanina, he’s facing me right now.

“I have a party to attend later, would you like to come?” Timothee asked me while playing his pen “house party…”

Like America…

I’ve been to those house parties a few times when i was in America. Common at house parties are different kind of games where if you lose there is a heavy penalty. Syempre hindi din nawawala ang iba’t ibang brand ng alak at pulutan, but if you ask me, i’d rather go to a bar than a house party because the atmosphere is chaotic and you have no limits, you can do whatever you want.

“Maraming pupunta since si Paris ang host” dagdag ni Timothee “Paris is famouse here, anak siya ng Mayor dito at isa siya sa tinitingala ng karamihan dahil mayaman nga at maganda”

“I’ll think about it”

I went to the restroom and entered one of the cubicles. I took a cigarette stick out of my pocket and lit it using my lighter, i pulled down the toilet lid at doon umupo. I just kept quiet and blow out a little smoke so it doesn’t spread too much around, suddenly the door slammed, the next thing i heard were footstep.

I heard the other cubicle opened.

The restroom was filled with the woman’s moans.

“Ahhh you’re so aggressive, ahh shit shit ahhh” sunod sunod nitong ungol

I didn’t leave the place because i hadn’t even finished half of my cigarette yet.

Maya maya ay narinig kong nagsalita ang babae “someone is smoking, someone is here….ahhhh”

“I don’t fucking care” the man’s voice is deep and a bit hoarse.

“Ah ah more please….please Triago”

I raised an eyebrow, Triago? Wow, he really wants to perform miracles in risky places.

I finally finished half of my cigarette so i flushed it down the toilet at lumabas na sa cubicle. I went to the sink and turned on the tap, i washed my hands and then my face.

The occupied cubicle opened. The woman was surprised when our eyes met in the mirror. She quickly fixed her rumpled uniform and left the restroom. Sunod na lumabas si Triago at dumiretso sa sink na katabi nung akin, akala ko ay hindi niya ako mapapansin at wala siyang balak na mag angat ng tingin para tignan kung sino ang kanina pang nakakarinig ng milagro na ginagawa nila but i was wrong dahil papaalis na sana ako when he called my name. “Mason Grey” i was right behind him when he called me

After he finished washing his hands, he grabbed a tissue that was right in front of him before facing me. Nakatingin lang ako at hinihintay kung ano ang sasabihin niya, he looked at me from head to toe.

“Kaibigan mo yun?” He asked, kumunot ang noo ko

“Timothee?” Hindi siya sumagot ngunit nararamdaman kong naghihintay pa siya ng sasabihin ko “he’s my friend”

“Is he saying anything about us, especially me?” He threw the used tissue in the bin and straightened up from leaning on the countertop.

Why is he asking me that? Even if Timothee doesn’t tell me about them, i’ll still find out from others because everyone knows them.

I didn’t back down from where i was when i saw him coming towards me. I saw the amazement in his eyes, parehas kaming dalawa na ang dalawang kamay ay nakalagay sa magkabilaang bulsa ng pants, mas matangkad siya ng unti sa akin, but his height doesn’t scare me. We are only inches away from each other.

“Why do you care?” Sabi ko

Instead of answering, he bowed his head and covered his eyes with one hand, i saw a smirk form on his lips.

“Ayoko lang na may sumisira ng pangalan ko sayo” he said at muling binalik ang tingin sa akin

Ayaw niya siguro na malaman ko at sabihin kay Uncle Patrick, don’t worry Triago because i don’t care about you and i don’t plan on telling your father about the crazy things that you’re doing and what kind of person you are, i don’t care.

“Ang tagal mo naman” Timothee said ng makabalik ako sa classroom “gago ka boi, amoy usok ng sigarilyo ka” he handed me his perfume “use this para mabawasan yung amoy”

BD3

I went to the garden of Paris big house that Timothee was referring to. There are a lot of people but because the place is spacious it is not crowded, there is a mini stage at the end where DJ stands and plays music, there is also a long table where at both ends of the table there are red cups and two people on each designated place are holding a pingpong balls. There are also other games where if you lose, you will drink the alcoholic drinks held by your opponents.

I couldn’t see Timothee, but he said earlier when i texted him that he was here. Where is that guy? Tinignan ko bawat sulok ng paligid but he’s nowhere to be found so i decided to text him again.

My attention was drawn to five people on the roof, four of them sitting and drinking while the other one was standing and dancing to the music. Walang nagbabawal sa kanila at nagpapababa dahil nasa mababang part lang sila ng roof at kung mahulog man ay diretso sa mini pool, goodluck to them.

My phone vibrated and Timothee sent me a text, bumili lang daw sila ng alak kasama ang mga kaibigan, pabalik naman na daw sila kaya maghintay muna ako saglit. 

I took a can of beer from the cooler and opened it.

Hindi din nagtagal ay nakita ko na si Timothee at may dala dala silang mga case ng alak, nagsigawan halos lahat sa tuwa dahil nadagdagan nanaman ang inumin. Timothee came up to me at nakipag fistbump, mabuti naman at dumating na siya dahil ayoko naman makipag usap sa hindi ko kilala.

“Sorry, nautusan lang bumili eh” he apologized

“Nah”

“May natitipuhan kana ba dito?” He jokingly elbowed me. “Marami ditong magaganda at galing sa ibang school, sabihin mo lang sa akin kung sino type mo at ipapakilala kaagad kita”

Timothee is right, everyone at the party has the faces of celebrities and seems to have different races. Hindi ako madaling maakit at magkagusto sa isang tao lalo na kapag isang beses ko lang nakita, this is not a fairytale where you fell for each other the first time you met.

“Just stay there, i’ll just get some chips” paalam sa akin ni Timothee

When he left, two women came up to me, one of them shyly pulling her friend.

“Sarah, let’s go” she shyly whispered to her friend

“Come on, i got you” sabi nung Sarah at tinignan ako “Hi, i’m Sarah and this is my friend Sam….she’s shy of you but wants to get to know you”

“Sarah…” Sam called her friend in a low voice

To avoid being rude, i introduced myself, but after that i turned my back and left them both. I heard the girl named Sarah calling me, but i chose not to look back.

“Mason! Saan ka pupunta?” Patakbo akong nilapitan ni Timothee na may hawak na bowl of chips

“I’ll get another beer”

“Eh? May cooler sa pwesto mo, bakit ka pa lalayo?” Taka nitong tanong

I remembered the two women, baka andoon pa sila…ayoko naman ng bumalik doon.

“Ubos na” pagsisinungaling ko

“Ganun ba—ayun meron cooler doon”

Tumango ako at kumuha muli ng beer sa loob ng cooler.

Namatay bigla ang lahat ng ilaw at sa pagbukas muli ay may babae ng nakatayo sa tabi ng DJ, she’s wearing red bodycon dress partner with a black high heels. Mahina akong siniko ni Timothee and mouthed ‘Paris’ kaya napatango ako.

“Good evening everyone” she shouted and since she’s holding a mic ay napangiwi ako dahil sa lakas ng boses niya. “Are you enjoying the evening?” Everyone shouted “tonight is our night so do what you want to do tonight, enjoy!!”

Matapos niyang magsalita the music returned.

Hours passed and everyone are still enjoying, they danced and drank almost non-stop. Timothee is now talking to a girl.

Tumayo ako mula sa pagkakaupo sa foldable chair para maghanap ng restroom. Wala akong makita dito sa labas kaya nagtanong na ako at tinuro naman nila ang loob ng bahay, marami din tao dito sa loob ngunit hindi kagaya sa labas na magulo na…dito ay parang usap usap lang at inuman. Sinundan ko ang way na tinuro sa akin at hindi din nagtagal ay nakita ko na.

I came out of the bathroom and was about to leave but someone suddenly pulled my arm, i couldn’t react right away because he did it so suddenly.

He took me to the living room and the living room was so spacious, i saw Paris and some girls clinging to the arms of the men that Timothee had warned me not to approach. “May naliligaw” sabi nung lalaking humila sa akin at umupo na sa malaking bean bag

“Ohmygosh Tolentino, why did you bring him here?” Paris said with her hand wrapped around Triago’s arm

“Sit down, don’t be shy” Hellion said at umurong unti para magkaroon space sa tabi niya

“He’s handsome” one of the girls said and the other woman agreed “What’s your name, handsome?” She asked

I remained silent

“Are you mute?” Paris asked “tinatanong ng friend ko kung anong name mo”

Triago and i made an eye contact, one of his hands was holding a glass of wine resting on the headrest of the couch while the other one was on Paris thigh.

“Maybe he’s drunk” one of the twins said

“You can go now” ngiting sabi sa akin ni Hellion

“Come on bro” Tolentino stood up and came towards me, one of his hands landed on my shoulder “where’s the fun? He can entertain us” ngumisi ito

“Let go of him Tolentino, find something else to do” Hellion said

“Tignan niyo siya para siyang walang pakialam sa atin” Ashton said

“Hindi niya ata tayo kilala” dagdag ng kambal nito na si Ash

“Impossible hahahaha maybe he thinks he can handle us” Tolentino said, his grip on my shoulder is tightening “kinakaya mo kami?” May diin na sa bawat salita niya

I looked at him without reacting before grabbing his hand on my shoulder and effortlessly removing it, while his friends laughed at him. Sinamaan niya ako ng tingin, his hands turned into fist. I quickly dodged his fist that was coming at me, which annoyed him even more.

“Is that all you’ve got, Tolentino?” The twins said in unison

“Fucking shut up!” Tolentino shouted “you’re dead meat” duro niya sa akin

Kung hindi dahil kay Triago ay hindi pa siya titigil, dabog itong umalis.

Triago removed his hand from the woman’s thigh and took a bottle of alcohol and poured it into the glass. He offered me to take it, hindi ako umalis sa kinatatayuan kaya natawa ito ng mahina at tumayo, lumapit ito sa akin.

“Drink first, Mason” he said

“I’m going home”

“I haven’t agreed to let you go home yet, what’s the hurry?”

I think he was annoyed because i wasn’t accepting the glass, so he gulped it down and i saw how tightly he was holding it.

“Who are you for me to follow?” Walang pasensiya kong sabi at tinitigan siya

“Aba gago to ah–” tinaas ni Triago ang kamay sa kaibigan na susugod na sana sa akin

Triago laughed and even combed his hair with his fingers, he looked pissed. Kung wala silang mapagtripan ay huwag ako dahil kung kinakaya kaya lang nila ang mga nasa paligid nila, ibahin niya ako. Hindi ako pinalaki na mahina kaya piliin nila ang babanggain nila.

“Pinapatawa mo ako, Mason” Triago said at bumalik na sa kinauupuan kanina

“Ano gusto mong gawin natin diyan, Triago?” Tanong ni Ashton na isa na din na galit sa akin

Ngumisi si Triago at sumandal sa kinauupuan “he said he wants to go home so let’s send him home” “That’s it?” Disappointed na sabi ni Ash sa kaibigan “walang respeto ang gago sayo!”

Sino ba siya para respetuhin ko? Diyos ba siya? Ang tataas ng tingin nila sa sarili nila.

BD4

A knock on my door woke me from my deep sleep, even though i was still sleepy, i got up and opened the door for whoever was knocking.

“Sir tawag po kayo sa baba”

“Who?”

“Si Sir Triago po”

Wait, what? Triago?? Another Triago or the Triago i know? Naghilamos muna ako ng mukha bago nagtungo sa baba. I saw the familiar person sitting on the couch, he’s puffing a vape kaya mausok ang paligid, what is he doing here? When he saw me, he immediately waved his hand to clear the smoke he exhaled.

Pumwesto ako sa medyo malayo sa kaniya, he looked like he had just woken up because he was only wearing a white sando that fits him and gray sweatpants, magulo ang kaniyang buhok at ang mga mata ay halatang inaantok pa. So what is his business with me? I didn’t show him any reaction and didn’t show him my surprise as to why he was here. Perhaps he’s looking for my dad?

“I’m not looking for your dad” he said na tila nabasa niya ang nasa isip ko

“Then why are you here? It’s 7am in the morning”

“Hindi mo pa pala alam”

Anong hindi pa alam?

He was about to speak again but my cellphone rang so i excused myself and answered the call.

“Mason my son” it’s my dad “im sorry i didn’t tell you right away that your uncle Patrick and i had something important to go to and we decided that Triago would stay there since you both go to the same school at para na din maging close kayo like me and your tito Patrick––yeah it’s my son….” naputol ang sinasabi niya dahil may kumausap sa kaniya “…….wanna talk to your son? Ok….Mason ibigay mo ang phone kay Triago gusto siyang makausap ni Patrick”

I approached Triago who was busy filling the entire living room with a smoke, kinuha niya ang phone at dinikit sa kaniyang tenga.

“Yeah…yeah…cool…bye” he ended the call at pabatong binigay sa akin ang phone ko na kaagad ko naman nasalo

Asshole!

“Looks like Tito Antonio explained why i’m here” he said

“Mga sir luto na po ang umagahan niyo”

“Ok, time to eat breakfast” he stood up and hid the vape in his pants pocket

Napabuga ako ng hangin at sumunod na lamang.

Akala ko ay mapili siya sa pagkain ngunit lahat ng nakalapag sa harapan namin ay halos maubos na niya. Habang kumakain ay hindi ko maiwasan na mapaisip kung bakit pumayag siya na dito tumuloy, he’s a grown ass man. Hindi ba niya kaya mag isa sa kanila? Hindi ba niya kayang gumawa ng sarili niyang desisyon? Kung nasa posisyon niya ako ay gagawa ako ng paraan para hindi mangyari ang ganitong sitwasyon namin, lalo na at hindi ko pa din nakakalimutan yung gabi na yun…mas lalo ko siyang kinainisan.

Hindi ko din alam kung kailan ang balik nila dad!

“Sir yung gatas niyo po” nilagay niya ito sa gilid ng plato ko

I heard a soft laugh from the side.

What’s wrong with drinking milk? Didn’t he experience this? I only drink milk when i wake up early.

Hindi ko siya pinansin at ininom nalang ang gatas, dahil ayoko na siyang makasama pa ng matagal sa hapagkainan ay mabilis kong inubos ang pagkain at walang anumang tumayo at iniwan siya doon.

I was still sleepy so i went back to my room and went back to sleep.

It’s night and i’m scrolling through my phone when someone opens my door without even knocking. What the fuck?! It’s Triago! His hair wet and droplets of water still dripping down his upper body, and his only covering was a towel wrapped around his waist. Ano bang problema ng lalaking ito at napasok sa kwarto ng may kwarto na parang basang sisiw?!

“The shower in the room is broken, can i use yours instead?” Sabi niya at pupunta na sana ng bathroom ko ng pigilan ko siya

“There are many rooms on this floor and each rooms has a bathroom” lowkey telling him to go out of my room cause i don’t want him to be here and also to use my personal bathroom, we’re not close!

Kinunotan niya ako ng noo “what’s wrong of me using your bathroom?”

Para na kaming nagpatintero dahil pinipilit parin niyang pumunta sa bathroom ko.

“May tinatago ka ba diyan?” Taas kilay nitong tanong sa akin

He placed his hands on both hips and he suspiciously looked at me.

“Kung may tinatago man ako ay wala kana doon, find another bathroom to use—”

hindi ko natapos ang sinasabi dahil malakas niya akong tinulak pagilid dahilan ng pagkakaupo ko sa gilid ng kama, mabibigat ang paa niyang nagtungo sa pinto ng banyo at binuksan iyon, naniwala ba siya sa sinabi kong may tinatago ako?! I stood up and followed him, i saw that he was looking at every corner of the bathroom, and when he saw no one there, he turned to me.

A playful smile spread across his lips.

“Do you want to take a shower together?” Sabi nito at hinawakan na ang towel na nasa bewang “or you want to watch me taking a shower? I don’t mind”

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin at padabog na sinarado ang pintuan ng bathroom.

Lumabas ako ng kwarto at tinawag ang isa sa mga katulong.

“Bakit po sir?”

“Sira ang shower sa kwartong ito” tinuro ko ang kwarto ni Triago “gusto ko bukas ay maayos na”

“Sige po sir”

Sumandal ako sa dingding at napahawak sa sintido. It’s only one day, so what more in the coming days?

BD5

“In this activity, 4 person per group. It’s up to you who you want to be in your group. Just submit the activity on the correct date and time because if you don’t…you will fail my subiect” our professor said “that’s it, class dismissed”

Hinintay muna namin itong umalis bago pag usapan kung sino sino ang magkaka grupo, agad lumapit sa akin si Timothee hila hila ang dalawa naming kaklase, pinaharap niya ang mga ito sa akin.

“Tada!” He said “we’re complete” malaki ang ngiti nito

Malaki talaga ang ngiti niya dahil ang sapilitan niyang hinila papunta sa pwesto ko upang gumawa ng group ay si Carl at Joseph…silang dalawa ang matalino sa klase namin at active sa kanilang mga orgization, narinig ko nga sa mga kaklase ko na pinadala sila sa ibang bansa to compete with other students at sila ang nag uwi ng medalya.

Inayos ni Joseph ang papahulog ng salamin, nakayuko kasi ito kaya talagang dudulas ang salamin niya. Si Carl naman ay nakabusangot at naiinis kay Timothee, Carl hates Timothee…mapang asar din kasi si Timothee at hindi niya pinalagpas ang tahimik na si Carl.

“Ayoko dito” sabi ni Carl at aalis na sana ng pigilan siya ng kaibigan ko

“Come on man, tutulong naman ako eh” my friend said

“Whether you have something to contribute or not, i still don’t want you in the same group” owww bars malala si Timothee

Muli nanaman pinigilan ni Timothee si Carl na papaalis ulit.

“Don’t fucking touch me Timothee” Carl said annoyed.

My friend raised both hands at humakbang palayo.

“Pinapangako ko na hindi na kita guguluhin” ngumiting aso si Timothee at tinaas baba pa ang dalawang kilay

Napailing nalang ako at inabala ang sarili kay Joseph na kakaupo lang sa tabi ko, his analyzing the activity we will do. Matapos ang kalahating oras na pagpupumilit ni Timothee ay napapayag na din si Carl, dahil unti nalang ang time namin at paparating na ang susunod na professor, we decided na doon nalang sa bahay ipagpatuloy.

Sa sasakyan ko sumakay ang dalawa dahil halata talagang ayaw nila sa humor at ugali ni Timothee. After all, the two of them have very different attitudes from my friend, they consider Timothee a bad influence and will ruin their peaceful lives.

Dumating na kami sa bahay, pinagawan ko ng mirienda ang mga ito bago nagpaalam saglit na pupunta ng kwarto para magbihis, i don’t want them to wait so i hurried.

The two of them are so dedicated to what they’re doing, it feels like i’ve only contributed a little bit because they’ve done most of the work. I narrowed my eyes at Timothee, who had a bowl of popcorn on his side and was playing an online game on his phone. Where is the help he was talking about? 

Nakakalahati na namin ang ginagawa ng may sumulpot na nilalang.

“What the fuck?” I heard Timothee say

“I….It’s T…Triago–” Carl

“We g…gotta go” Joseph

Triago appeared wearing only black sweatpants, hindi ata siya pumasok dahil mukhang kakagising niya lang. Napansin ko na matagal ang tingin na binigay ni Triago kay Timothee bago umalis sa harapan namin at pumunta sa kusina.

Mabilis pa sa alas kwatro na lumapit sa akin ang tatlo na parang takot na tuta.

“Why is he here?”

“Why is he half naked?”

“I want to go home”

“What if his friends come here?”

“Is his friends here?”

“We’re done!”

“Is he keeping you hostage?!”

Sunod sunod nilang tanong sa akin

“My dad and his dad are friends….” sinimulan kong ikwento ang dahilan kung bakit nandito si Triago, napatango naman ang tatlo

“Uhmm may gagawin pa ako sa bahay” tumayo na di Joseph at nagmamadaling kinuha ang mga gamit sa lamesa

“Baka wala na akong masakyan pauwi” sumunod na tumayo si Carl

“Wala naman ba siyang ginagawa sayo?” Curious na tanong sa akin ni Timothee “Hindi ka ba susunod sa kanila?” I asked him

“I have a car and i have nothing to do at home” he answered “answer my question”

“Stop asking questions Timothee, go home”

“I’m just worried about you”

“Stop worrying and go home”

“Can you–”

“Pinapauwi kana ah? Bakit hindi ka pa umuwi?” It’s Trigao holding a glass of water, he is leaning against the wall and one hand is in the pocket of its sweatpants. “Do you need to say anything else?”

Wala ng nagawa pa si Timothee kundi tumayo, i also stood up to take him outside.

“Tawagan mo lang ako kapag may ginawa sayong hindi maganda yang lalaking yan ah?” Sabi ni Timothee bago pinaandar ang kotse at umalis

I went back inside the house and it seemed like Triago was waiting for me, the expression he was giving me was serious so i just ignored him and. cleaned up the things we scattered on the table

“How’s your little talk with your friend?” The sarcastic tone is obvious on his tone.

Ano naman sa kaniya? Pangit ba gising niya at sa akin niya binubuntong ang init ng ulo niya? Huwag siyang magkakamali dahil kaya kong bumawi.

He tsked

I took a little nap and only woke up because I was called to eat dinner. I washed my face first and left the room. Nagsalubong kami ni Triago, bagong ligo siya at kumalat sa paligid ang amoy niya….menthol with a little bit of musk fragrance. May lakad ata siya ngayon,

He smirked as he looked me over from head to toe, i’m wearing my pajamas while he’s wearing a white t-shirt topped with a black leather jacket, black jeans and paired with white shoes. “Hindi ako dito matutulog dahil may pupuntahan ako” salamat naman kung ganun “make sure to lock your room and call me if you need anything, naiintindihan mo ba ako?”

Dahil ayoko naman na makipagtalo ay tumango nalang ako

“Eat your dinner and go to sleep”

“Lock the gate” paalala ko sa kaniya

Tinignan niya lang ako bago tumalikod

BD6

It’s been three days since Triago left and he hasn’t returned home yet, i don’t see him at school either or maybe he’s at school but our paths din’t cross. Siguro naman ay nasa kanila na iyon natutulog? Buti naman kung ganun para hindi lagi masama ang gising ko. Humihikab akong nagtungo sa cafeteria at bumili ng makakain, hindi ako nag breakfast sa bahay kasi nagmamadali akong pumasok dahil na late ako ng gising at ngayon ay vacant kaya bumili na ako ng makakain, kanina pa hindi maka focus ang utak ko sa discussion dahil sa gutom.

Umupo muna ako sa bakanteng upuan at sinubsob ang mukha sa lamesa, fuck….inaantok pa ako! Tinapos namin nila Joseph ang activity namin dahil ipapasa na ngayon! Nagbago kasi isip ng professor namin dahil sa mga susunod na araw may seminar siya.

Umayos na ako ng pagkakaupo at binuksan ang coke in can na binili.

Magdidilim na ng magpauwi ang professor namin, hindi niya kami na meet kanina kaya gumawa siya ng paraan para matuloy parin ang discussion, inaantok na ang mga kaklase kong nagsilabasan ng room, si Timothee na maingay ay humihikab na at nagpaalam nalang din kaagad…dumiretso na ako sa parking lot at pumasok sa loob ng kotse. My day is tiring…nakakapagod umupo ng dalawang oras!

I started driving the car and when i got out of the school area, i hadn’t gone far when i saw someone familiar, out of my curiousity i decided to follow him. Wait wait…hahaha why am i curious about what’s happening to him, shouldn’t i just let it go so i can continue living my quiet life?

Binagalan ko ang pagpapatakbo sa kotse hindi lang siya mag isa kasama niya ang mga kaibigan niya at sumakay sila sa kaniya kaniya nilang mga sasakyan

I don’t want to care about him and I don’t want to follow him anymore, but my heart wants the opposite, I’m becoming a gossiper! What’s wrong with me right now?!

Kalahating oras din ang tumagal sa pagsunod ko sa kanila hanggang makarating kami sa abandonadong building, i’m a little far from them because i might get caught. Pumasok na sila sa loob ng building kaya doon na ako lumabas ng kotse, tumingin muna ako sa paligid at ng makita naman na walang tao ay pumasok na din ako sa loob. The building is spacious inside and has lots of wood, broken bottles, unused tires, and other things that are normally found in abandoned buildings.

Dito ang tambayan nila? Talaga bang sabog na ang utak nila?

“Kanina pa kayo hinihintay ni boss”

Napatago ako sa likod ng poste ng may marinig na boses, sumilip ako kung saan iyon nanggagaling….may isang lalaki na naka full black ang suot at may hawak na baseball bat.

“Sumunod kayo sa akin” dagdag pa nito

What the fuck?! Drug dealers ba sila Triago?!

Tahimik pa sa tahimik ang ginawa kong pagsunod sa kanila, napunta kami sa auditorium at pumwesto ako sa madilim na part para safe at hindi talaga mahuli dahil gusto ko pang makalabas ng buhay dito.

Maangas ang dating ng magkakaibigan, sila yung kapag nadaanan mo sa kalsada ay akala mo naghahanap ng away. kumunot ang noo ko ng tumigil na sila sa paglalakad at ilang saglit pa ay may grupo ng mga nakaitim at nakasuot ng bandana ang lumabas  at nakipag harap harapan sa magkakaibigan. The one in the middle smoking looks like their boss.

“Nasaan na?” Sabi nung naninigarilyo

Tinaas ni Triago ang isang kamay at may sinenyas sa kaibigan

Ngayon ko lang napansin ang dala ni Hellion at Tolentino na ata attachè case, may lamesa sa pagitan ng dalawang grupo at doon nila nilagay ang attachè case at binuksan iyon…pera!

The man smoking a cigarette laughed, nagulat ako ng may babae na nagpupumiglas at tinulak papunta sa pwesto nila Triago na kaagad inalalayan ni Hellion. Who the hell is she? Anong nangyayari? Binili nila yung babae?

“Kunin niyo na yung pera!” Sigaw ng kanilang boss “baka naman patikim muna bago ibalik sa inyo?” Mapaglaro itong ngumiti

“Gago ka ba?!” Sigaw ni Ash

“Hahahahaha kung titikman niyo lang din naman ay paghatian na natin para lahat tayo ay makinabang—” nasuntok na ni Ashton ang pisngi ng lalaki

Pinigilan ng boss ang kaniyang mga tauhan na sumugod kala Triago, muling tumawa ang boss nila.

“Mukhang walang lalabas ng buhay dito” sabi nito

Doon nagsimulang ilabas ng mga tauhan niya ang mga patalim at baseball bat, nilagay ni Hellion ang babae sa gilid at binalikan ang mga kaibigan.

Because I couldn’t process what I saw anymore, I had a hard time moving where I was standing, the men in bandanas started to run towards them and I saw how the friends dodged the knives and bats. Gusto ko ng tumakbo paalis pero tangina hindi ako makagalaw!

Naagaw ni Triago ang bat ng isa niyang napatumba at ginamit iyon sa iba pa. Triago’s movements are smooth and there’s no sign on his face that he’s struggling, he looks like he’s used to this, after all, there are a lot of rumors about them that are really crazy.

“Ash ilabas mo na si Laila!” Sigaw ni Ashton sa kambal

Tumango si Ash at pinuntahan yung Laila pero hindi sila kaagad nakaalis dahil maraming pumalibot sa kanila, tinakpan nung Laila ang tenga at umiiyak na umupo.

Dumadami ang kalaban nila!

“Huwag niyo ng ipilit pa dahil tapos na ang masasayang araw niyo” tumatawang sabi ng boss “tanggapin niyo nalang na talo kayo hahahahaha na sa akin ang huling halakhak”

Nakatingin sa kaniya si Triago na kakatapos lang ihampas sa kalaban ang bat na hawak, nawala ang ngiti sa labi ng boss ng makita si Triago na papalapit sa kaniya. Many people came to Triago to stop him from getting close to their boss, but he easily knocked them down.

Triago succeeded in approaching, he grabbed its collar and slowly lifted him up. The boss is choking and trying to remove Triago’s hand but he failed, they stopped when they saw their boss being held by Triago.

“We want a good transaction but you love to play dirty.” Walang emosyon na sabi ni Triago

“I’m just joking…put me down Triago!”

“Parang kanina lang ang yabang mo pero bakit bahag na ang buntot mo ngayon?” Nakangising pang aasar ni Tolentino

“Baka makaihi na yan sa pants niya ah, nakakahiya naman sa mga tauhan niya kapag ganun” sunod na pang aasar ni Ash

Umuubo na ang boss nila ng bitawan ito ni Triago

“Think before you take an action that you will regret later.” Triago said before he turned his back on him

BD7

I saw them leaving so I ran out of the building and get inside my car. I started the car but it wouldn’t start and that’s when I realized I was out of gas! Shit! Wrong timing! Ok ka pa naman kanina ah! Shit! Shit! Shit! Tangina naman oh paano ako makakauwi neto? Inis na pinukpok ko ang manibela na ikinasisi ko ng malala dahil bumisina ito at sakto na kakalabas lang ng magkakaibigan sa building.

Nag echo ang busina sa buong paligid kaya napunta sa akin ang atensyon nila.

I’m so fucking dumb!

The twins were about to go to my car but Triago stopped them and said something to them, they looked at Triago and they who seemed to be thinking twice before getting into their cars and leaving first. He was still looking at my car, inalis ko ang dalawang kamay sa manibela at nilagay iyon sa hita ko.

I just closed my eyes when I saw him coming and a little while later there was a knock on my window. I didn’t plan on opening it but he called my name so I rolled down the car window, I raised my eyebrows at him when our eyes met….I need to act calmly and cool, i even put my elbow on the side to look even more calm and….more cool, but deep inside my heart feels like it’s going to burst out of nervousness.

Because I know that i’m wrong for following them and what I discovered was not good, transaction? money and woman? did they buy the woman? they know the woman so maybe they have been planning to buy her for a long time.

“Lumabas ka” galit na sabi niya sa akin

“Why would i do that?” I laughed a little and was about to roll up the car window when he stopped it with one hand.

“Pumili ka, lalabas ka o sisirain ko kotse mo?” Walang emosyon niyang sabi

“You have no rights to destroy my car” medyo naiinis na ako sa kaniya, sino ba siya para utusan ako at magbigay ng threat sa akin na sisirain ang kotse ko?

He stuck his head in my car window so I slowly moved away because my face was so close to his.

“I’m not afraid to violate the rights you’re talking about, Mason.” Parang anytime ay sasapakin niya ako, he looks so mad!

Kung kanina ay nakita kong galit siya habang nakikipag usap doon sa boss ng mga naka bandana ngayon ay mas galit siya.

“Lalabas ka o hindi?” Umigting ang panga nito ng hindi parin ako nagalaw sa kinauupuan ko “Are you being stubborn? Okay.”

akala ko ay aalis na siya pero nagulat ako ng malakas niyang binuksan ang naka lock na pinto ng sasakyan ko at hinila ang braso ko palabas. He broke my car door!

He forcefully pulled me towards his car and pushed me inside.

“Hey!” Sigaw ko ng makapasok na siya at umupo sa driver seat “you destroy my car door you asshole!” I shouted

He started the engine

“Fuck you Triago! My car! Don’t leave my car!” I shouted again

“Shut up kung ayaw mong pasakan ko yang bibig mo” galit nitong sabi sa akin at pinaandar na paalis ang kotse

“Stop the car Triago—”

“Hey Hellion…” he called his friend thru phone call “Go back and get the black car parked nearby off the road.”

He ended the call

“We’ll talk at home.” Seryoso niyang sabi

He almost made his car fly at speed on the way home.

He didn’t let me speak anymore and pulled me out of his car. The helpers who met us were surprised because Triago dragged me inside the house and up the stairs. We entered my room and I pulled my arm away from him, he locked my room door and angrily faced me.

It was only then that I noticed that there were blood spatters on his clothes, hands, neck and face. Hair is messy, there is a cut on his upper left cheek and a wound on his lower lip.

“Don’t you know that what you did earlier was dangerous? If they saw you, what would you do? the worse is what can I do?!”

I feel like he wants to yell at me but he calms himself down.

“wala kana doon kung may mangyari man sa akin na masama dahil una palang ay alam ko ng mali ako sa pagsunod sa inyo” sabi ko “but explain to me the transaction that my two eyes saw Triago, what is that crazy shit you are doing? Huh?” I approached him arrogantly

What I discovered earlier is something I can’t keep to myself.

“Keep your shitty nose out of my fucking business” duro niyang sabi sa akin

“I’m not afraid of you and I’m not afraid of what you and your friends will do to me once I tell the police what I saw.” Hinigit nito ang kwelyo ng uniform ko at nilapit ang mukha sa akin

“I’m not afraid of what you’re going to do because in the first place what proof are you going to show? Are you going to take them to that place? don’t underestimate me Mason, you don’t know me yet, I can clear my name in just a second” mahina niyang sabi ngunit puno ng diin ang bawat salitang binibitawan

He let go of me and combed his hair with his bloody fingers.

“What will you do to the woman?” I asked

Ngumisi ito sa akin at hindi ako binigyan ng sagot

BD8

I groaned and covered both ears with pillows, hearing the loud music coming from the swimming area and it was really loud because it was just downstairs from my room! It’s fucking 11 in the evening and I want to sleep but this Triago is partying with his friends and some pips that I don’t know, he asked permission from dad and he allowed him, the only thing I’m annoyed about is that I’m the one with him at home but why didn’t he ask me if I agreed or not?

wearing only black pajamas without anything from the top showing my glorious body, i left my room. The whole area vibrated because of the power of the music, ngumiwi pa ako at napatakip ng isang tenga.

The first thing I saw in the living room were people laughing and making out.

A man passed in front of me with canned beer. I grabbed one and headed to the swimming area. Suitable ang pagiging half naked ko dito dahil lahat sila ay naka swimming attire. Is it a foam party, Triago? Natawa ako ng mahina dahil sa inis, imbes na natutulog na ang tao! Hindi ko maiwasan samaan ng tingin ang mga napapatingin sa akin, wala ako sa mood ngayon dahil inaantok na ako kaya huwag kayong titingin tingin sa akin ngayon dahil baka magkaroon ng malamig na bangkay dito bukas.

Not long after, I saw Triago and he was laughing with some girls, he was sitting on a sun lounger…he was also half naked and his hair was wet..it looked like he had just gotten out of the pool, there was a towel hanging from his shoulder and behind him was a woman holding a towel and wiping Triago’s hair.

I wanna punch him so bad

“Did we disturb your night?” Napatingin ako sa gilid and i saw Hellion holding a blue drink, pinasadahan niya ako ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa and his mouth formed into an O “your body can melt the whole crowd”

“Where are you going?” He asked ng talikuran ko siya at maglakad paalis Umupo ako sa part na medyo hindi maraming tao dito swimming area at uminom na lamang, tahimik lang ako nagmamasid sa paligid at minsan nakukuha ni Trigao ang atensyon ko lalo na at magkakasama na ngayon ang magkakaibigan, they were laughing and drinking alcoholic drinks. Hindi din mawawala ang mga babae nila na halos luwa na ang kaluluwa at iglue na ang sarili sa katawan ng isa’t isa.

Hindi ko na namalayan ang oras, nakakarami na ako ng canned beer at alak…kuha lang ako ng kuha sa mga taong napapadaan sa harapan ko na may mga dalang alak.

I want to smoke but I don’t have any extra cigarettes.

“Hey, alone?” a girl sat next to me and had two glasses of alcohol, she offered me one of the glass she was holding and because I wanted to drink even though I felt drunk I still took it

“Thanks” I said and drank the alcohol. “Shit” ngumiwi ako sa sobrang tapang ng alak

She chuckled “shit right? Hahahahaha ang tatapang ng mga alak dito, unti nalang ay tatalab na sa akin”

“Same here” pag sang ayon ko sa sinabi niya “mataas tolerance ko sa alak but now…wala akong masabi”

“Ellaine–i’m Ellaine”

I looked at her, she’s wearing an orange short partner with black tube. Matangos ang ilong niya at medyo singkit ang mga mata, ang labi ay mapula, at ang nakaagaw ng atensyon ko ay ang mga nunal niya sa leeg, ngumiti ito sa akin showing her bunny teeth.

“Mason” pagpapakilala ko

“Ang cute ng slippers mo” tinuro niya ang suot suot ko

That’s when I realized I was wearing my room slippers with a dinosaur design! Naramdaman ko ang pag iinit ng pisngi, tumawa ito at tinapik ang braso ko. “There’s nothing wrong with it naman” she said

“I was in my room earlier. I went out because I couldn’t sleep because of the noise. I didn’t notice that I hadn’t changed my slippers.” I explained

“Yeah yeah” she has dimples “ubos kaagad yung binigay ko—wait kuha lang ako ulit”

Umalis siya sa tabi ko, Later on, I felt like someone was looking at me, so I glanced around and there i saw Triago staring at me with his emotionless face. What’s happening to him again and he’s looking at me like im about to be swallowed alive?

Nawala lang ang tingin ko sa kaniya ng humarang si Ellaina na may hawak nanaman na dalawang basong alak, ngumisi ito sa akin at binigay ang isang baso sa akin ulit. May kinuha siya sa bulsa niya at plastic iyon na may dalawang kulay pink na bilog na parang gamot.

Kinunotan ko siya ng noo

“Is that drugs?” I asked her “Nooo” she shook her head and put one in his drink “its better than drugs, don’t tell me hindi ka pa nakakasubok”

“I tried weed before but party drugs?” Umiling ako

“It won’t have much effect on you, so just try at least one…” pagpupumilit niya

I looked at her in her eyes and she was still smiling, she was waving in front of my face the plastic she was holding.

“Just one”

Natuwa ito sa narinig at nilagay na iyon sa inumin ko.

Pinanood ko kung paano bumula sa loob hanggang mahalo na sa alak.

“Cheers?” Inangat nito ang baso na hawak

“Cheers”

Sabay namin ininom ang alak, pumalakpak pa ito at tumayo.

Nagulat ako ng bigla niya akong hinila patayo, she dragged me inside the house, we went to the kitchen and there were many foods lined up on the marble table…she took a box of chips and opened it, I helped her sit on the edge of the table. Wait, why did I let her do this with me?

“Say ahhhh” iniwas ko ang bibig sa chichirya na isusubo niya sa akin, ngumuso ito “come on, one lang” she smiled

Lasing na siya, namumula na ang pisngi niya at mapungay na ang mga mata.

“You need to cool down” i said

“Hmm?” She seductively smiled at me and put down the chips she was holding, one of her hands placed on my left arm and pulled me closer to her. Her body is warm even though the surroundings are cold

“Are you ok?” I asked her “Where is your room? Take me there” she giggled at nilapit ang mukha sa akin, nakatitig lang siya sa akin hanggang halikan niya ang pisngi ko pababa sa panga hanggang umabot na sa leeg

I closed my eyes as my heart suddenly started beating faster and my whole body became hot. I held onto the table because I felt like I couldn’t control what was happening to my body anymore. When I opened my eyes, everything around me started spinning and my body got even hotter.

“The drugs are controlling our body, Mason…so take me to your room and fuck me”

Inangat ko siya mula sa pagkakaupo sa lamesa, he wrapped her legs around my waist and gave my neck some kisses.

When we entered the room, my vision was getting blurry and spinning but my body heat is rising and I want to release. I throw her at my bed and start kissing her lips, umungol ito ng bumaba ang halik ko sa leeg niya….I easily removed her top and just threw it somewhere. “Uhmm Mason, i want to cum” she moaned

Tumigil ako ng mahilo nanaman ako, hindi na maayos ang vision ko at para akong nabibingi, umalis ako sa ibabaw ng babae at binaon ang katawan sa kama.

“Mason—”

“Get the fuck out of here woman!” I heard a loud angry voice

Sa sobrang hilo ko hindi ko na alam ang nangyayari sa paligid.

“Make sure to not let her be in peace tonight Hellion” what’s happening?

Arghhhh shit, when my dizziness subsided a bit, I stood up and took off my pants, I needed to continue to fuck her so my dick could rest.

“Tangina” I heard someone swearing.

“Gusto kong labasan” habang tumatagal ay nag iinit na katawan ko “where’s Ellaine? I need her”

Nag hahallucinate ba ako? My vision is blurry so I can’t see who’s approaching me. She was close to me and because I wanted to release and I was becoming more sexually active, I pressed my body against her.

I heard her curse but fuck those lips…I quickly reached for her lips and inserted my tongue inside her mouth.

Her tongue didn’t move but later she became more aggressive towards me, she laid me down on the bed and she was on my side…we continued kissing and I won’t deny that she was better at kissing. She pulled her lips away from mine and I was like a dog thirsty for her kiss and even chased her lips. This girl is gonna be the death of me, such a teaser!

“Why stop?” I asked in a low tone “Ellaine~~”

Naramdaman ko na humigpit ang hawak niya sa hita ko.

“I’m the one giving you pleasure then you mistake me for that girl? pinapatawa mo ako Mason”

What? I can’t hear her very well.

“Gusto ko ng labasan, ang init na ng pakiramdam ko. Mag usap nalang tayo pagkatapos, let’s pleasure each other right now”

I squinted my eyes and saw her leaning against my headboard, inupo ko ang kalahati ng katawan at nagulat ako ng hinila niya ako palapit sa kaniya at nakapwesto na ako ngayon sa pagitan ng dalawa niyang hita.

“Let me pleasure you” she whispered

Napakagat ako sa ibabang labi ng ibaba niya ang suot kong brief at hawakan ang nakatayo ko ng alaga, one of his hands was on my head and he was rubbing it.

“Bilisan ko ba?” Tanong niya habang tinaas baba ang kamay sa alaga ko

“Yeah, ahhhhh bilisan mo” ungol ko

“Sino ako?” She suddenly asked

“E…Ellaine….just play my dick, suck my dick”

“Wrong answer” she whispered and bit my ear

Bumilis ang paglalaro niya sa alaga ko at kapag malapit na akong labasan ay tinitigil niya ang paglalaro at hinihimas ang dibdib ko at kapag alam niyang kumalma nanaman ako ay muli niyang uulitin ang ginagawa, she’s playing me!

“Do you want to cum?” He asked

“Suck my dick, Ellaine…and stop teasing me” i groaned at hinawakan ang alaga ko

“Play yourself” galit na ang tono nito

Tumingala ako ng magsimula akong laruin ang alaga, bumagsak ang likod ng ulo ko sa balikat ni Ellaine.

“Ahhhh you playful ahh vixen, shit ah ahhh” i moaned

Hingal na tumigil na ako ng labasan.

I was so tired, drunk and under influence that I just let myself be swallowed by the darkness.

THIRD PERSON POV:

Triago left the room and looked for Hellion. Not long after, he saw his friend lying on the floor on the terrace.

“Hellion! What happened?!” Galit niyang tanong sa kaibigan at tinulungan itong makaupo

Hellion is holding his stomach

“She escaped me” sabi ni Hellion

“She did this to you?”

“Fuck yeah, that girl is good at combat fighting”

Triago frowned and couldn’t believe that woman was able to escape Hellion even though she was still under the influence of drugs.

Triago was filled with no other emotion than anger.

“You smelled like him” ngumisi si Hellion at siniko sa tagiliran ang kaibigan “Looks like you did something he wouldn’t like.”

“Fuck you”

“Your boner is obvious, idiot” Hellion’s laughter was replaced by a grimace when Triago kicked him.

“I need a cold shower” Triago said under his breath

BD9

I woke up in the afternoon and almost cursed because of the severe headache. Binaon ko ang mukha sa unan habang hawak hawak ang likod ng ulo, what happened again? Hindi muna ako gumawa ng ingay para maalala ang mga nangyari last night.

A girl named Ellaine joined me last night

She offered me a drink

She put drugs in our drinks

And….we had sex here in my room.

I don’t quiet remember what happened, ang naaalala ko lang ay nilapag ko siya dito sa kama—ah yeah i remember when we shared each other kisses. Napangisi ako at inayos ang higa, napahawak ako sa labi…While we were kissing, my heart was beating so fast and even though I was out of mind, I felt like I was completely immersed in her kisses.

It’s been a long time since I’ve touched a woman.

I got out of bed and checked to see if any of her stuff was left behind and i saw nothing, all I see is myself wrapped in a blanket and my clothes on the floor.

Gusto ko himigop ng sabaw kaya kahit nahihilo at masakit parin ang ulo ay pumunta ako sa bathroom at naligo buti naman ay naibsan ang sama ng pakiramdam ko ng matapos maligo. Bumaba ako sa hagdan at nagtungo sa kusina, It’s a good thing the area is clean now, there seems to be no sign of a party last night. Kumuha ako ng cup noodles sa pantry at nilagyan iyon ng mainit na tubig habang naghihintay na maluto iyon ay sumandal ako sa gilid ng sink at pinag cross ang dalawang braso.

Triago, wearing only boxers, entered the kitchen and had obviously just woken up. I rolled my eyes when I saw that one of his hands was inside his boxers while the other was scratching the back of his head.

I guess he’s not aware that I’m here.

His dragon tattoo really catches the attention of anyone who looks at him, if he already looks like a bad boy, his tattoo makes it even worse. “Mabuti naman at nilinis mo ang bahay” pagsisimula ko

Napamura ito sa gulat

“How long have you been there?” His voice is a bit husky.

“Kanina pa” binuksan ko ang takip ng cuo noodles at nakita ng pwede na itong kainin

Kinuha ko iyon at nilagay na sa lamesa.

“How’s your sleep?” Tanong niya habang nagsasalin ng malamig na tubig sa baso

“Wala kana doon” pabalang kong sagot

Hindi ko ito pinansin ng umupo siya sa harapan ko

“It looks like you had fun last night, I can see your hickey from here. Your lips are also swollen and there is a slight bruise. Ang galing siguro ng humalik sayo” inangat ko ang tingin at nakita ko si Triago na nakangisi at tila inaasar ako “Can you mind your own business?” Naaasar kong sabi

“What’s wrong? We’re both men, so share with me what you did last night. Willing naman akong makinig” he said

halata talagang nang aasar siya, tinaas baba niya ang kilay niya…nangangati tuloy ang kamay kong ibato ang tinidor na kamay sa pagmumukha niya.

I looked down at his lips, which were also swollen and sore.

Ako naman ngayon ang napangisi

“How many women did you sleep with last night and your lips turned out like that?” I asked and leaned back in the chair

“Isa lang” mayabang niyang sagot

“Don’t be shy Triago, I won’t judge you.”

He wet his lips and combed his hair with his fingers “Is she a good kisser?” I asked

“Magaling ngang humalik eh” nakatitig ito sa akin “sobrang galing, kailan kaya mauulit? Nabitin nga ako pero sa susunod ay hindi na” tumayo na ito at lumapit sa akin hanggang nasa gilid ko na siya “ayoko pa naman ng nabibitin”

“Parang hindi ka nakaisa”

Nilagay nito ang isang kamay sa lamesa habang ang isa naman ay nasa likod ng upuan ko, ganito ba ang paraan niya para mang intimidate ng tao? Akala niya siguro ay na iintimidate ako sa ginagawa niya, malas siya at hindi ako kagaya ng iba na natatakot sa kaniya. Don’t me Triago, i can play your cards well.

“Ginamit ko ang kamay ko para masatisfy siya marami pa namang susunod kaya hindi na muna ako magmamadali” lumayo na ito sa akin “finish your noodles before it gets cold”

Nung mawala na siya sa paningin ko ay napahawak ako sa leeg…shit may pasok pa bukas, paano ko ito itatago? “Hey! Hey! Mason~~~”

I came back to my senses when I saw Timothee waving a hand in my face.

“Kanina ka pa tulala, ano ba bumabagabag sayo?” He asked

“Do you know anyone named Ellaine?”

Kumunot ang noo niya at umakto na parang nag iisip. Ilang gabi na kasi akong hindi pinapatulog dahil sa naramdaman ko sa babaeng yun, kapag pumipikit ako ay nararamdaman ko parin ang labi niya sa akin pati na ang haplos ng kamay niya sa katawan ko, i don’t feel this way about other people I’ve had sex with.

This feeling is new to me, nung nakaraan sinabi ko sa sarili na mawawala din ito at lilipas lang din pero hanggang ngayon ay hindi parin nawawala—aishhhhh!

“Marami akong kilalang may pangalan na Ellaine, describe mo nga sa akin kung ano ang itsura at baka kilala ko” sabi ni Timothee

Sinimulan kong mag describe at tumahimik muna siya ng ilang minuto.

“May kakilala ako pero hindi singkit pero bunny teeth din—wait” he fished his phone out of his pocket at may tinipa doon “eto yung picture”

I took his phone at tinignan ang litrato…umiling ako at binalik iyon sa kaniya.

“Hindi siya” sabi ko kaya napakamot ito ng ulo

“Sino ba si Ellaine at hindi ka matahimik diyan?” Curious nitong tanong

“We just….talk”

“Talk about what? Saan?”

Tumayo na ako dahil P.E na namin at kailangan ng mag bihis ng P.E uniform.

“Huy saan?!” Pangungulit pa ni Timothee

“you don’t need to know anymore” lumabas na ako sa classroom at sinabayan ni Timothee ang bilis ng lakad ko

“Amp nambibitin—siya ba nagbigay ng hickey mo?” Inakbayan niya ako na pilit ko naman inaalis pero mas hinihigpitan niya para hindi ako makawala “hindi kita pakakawalan kapag hindi mo sinasabi sa akin”

“Sinabi ko na sayo na napaso lang yun”

“Napaso?! Lokohin mo na lahat huwag lang ako dahil hindi ako pinanganak kahapon, alam ko ang itsura ng napaso sa hickey” he ruffled my hair at hindi parin binibitawan ang pagkakaakbay sa akin

“It looks like you two are having fun, huh?”

Napatigil kami sa paglalakad ng makita si Triago kasama si Hellion, nasa harapan namin sila. Masama ang tingin na binigay ni Triago sa kaibigan ko, inalis ni Timothee ang pagkakaakbay sa akin.

Soon, Triago’s three other friends arrived.

“Umalis na tayo” mahinang sabi ni Timothee na sakto lang para marinig ko, he’s tugging my uniform

“Ano tinitingin tingin mo?” Tolentino asked insolently.

They are the only ones I’ve seen here with tattoos on their bodies, has piercings, and acting like they were the one who’s paying for all the students tuition. Wala man lang sumuntok ni isa sa mga ito?

“calm down Tolentino…..that’s Triago’s friend, was your pride trampled on too much at Paris’ party and you can’t calm down when you see Mason?” Sabi ni Ash at sabay silang tumawa ng kaniyang kambal

“Fuck you Ash! Shut up or i’ll fucking punch your face” gigil na sabi nito kay Ash

Mas tumawa ang kambal sa narinig sa kaibigan.

Asar talo si Tolentino at mahirap siyang pakisamahan, mabilis din siyang magalit…may anger issue ba siya?

“Hi Mason” nakangiting bati sa akin ni Hellion na may dalang folders “hi Timothee”

“H..hello” nahihiyang bati pabalik ni Timothee

Triago started walking towards us until we were only inches away from each other.

“Don’t block my path” he said “move”

Because I didn’t want them to take any longer, Timothee and I stepped aside. I heard Triago say “tsk” before continuing walking. Tinaasan pa ako ng gitnang daliri ni Tolentino.

“Sheesh, para akong maiihi sa pants” napahawak sa balikat ko si Timothee “parang jelly na yung tuhod ko, umupo muna tayo”

“Bahala ka diyan”

BD10

“How are you Mason?” Dad asked thru video call

“Fine”

“What are you doing? Why are you packing your clothes?” Nagtataka nitong tanong

“It was announced that there would be no classes for a week and grandma called me, she wanted me to visit her province so, i’m leaving tomorrow, I’m just preparing now so I won’t have any hassle” i explained at nilagay na sa bag ang mga dadalhin na gamit

“Take Triago with you para naman makapasyal siya at hindi maboring diyan”

Napatigil ako sa ginagawa at tinignan si Dad, is he joking me right now? kaya nga pumayag ako na magbakasyon sa probinsiya nila lola para naman malayo kay triago tapos pinapasama pa siya sa akin? edi parang dinala ko na problema ko.

“He’s busy” pagsisinungaling ko

“Itanong mo muna sa kaniya kung may gagawin siya ngayong bakasyon niyo kung wala take him with you” pagpupumilit ni dad

“May gagawin yun”

“Tinanong mo na ba?”

“Dad—”

“Hey, I’m going to buy some food. What do you want?” its Triago who doesn’t know how to knock on doors “where are you going?”

He came over to me and looked at the contents of my bag.

“Leave me alone” inis kong taboy sa kaniya

“Triago is that you?” Napapikit na ako ng magsalita si dad

“Hey tito”

Gumilid ako ng umupo si Triago sa tabi ko para makita siya sa camera.

“Pinapatanong kita kay Mason kung may gagawin ka ba ngayong bakasyon niyo kung wala ay sumama ka sa anak ko at pupunta siya sa probinsiya ng lola niya, he told me you’re busy”

“That’s why he packed his things because he was leaving and it seemed like he wasn’t going to tell me.” Napataas ang isang kilay ko ng lingunin niya ako “i’m going to start packing my things uncle, thank you for telling me….i will make sure that your son will not be out of my sight”

“Sige sige, i’m going to end the call dahil may gagawin pa ako, update me Mason kung nakarating na kayo. Ingat” pinatay na ni dad ang tawag kaya tinulak ko paalis ng pagkakaupo sa kama si Triago

Triago is now standing in front of me with both hands placed on both hips as if he can’t believe I’m leaving him alone here at home.

“I’m so disappointed” umiiling niyang sabi “Quickly pack your things and come with me to my room to pack.”

“Hindi mo ba kayang mag isa?”

He laughed but his emotions were tinged with annoyance.

“just making sure you don’t leave without me”

Tahimik lang akong nagmamaneho ng kotse habang yung kasama ko ay mahimbing na natutulog, kanina pa siya tulog, kakasakay nga lang niya ng kotse ay natulog kaagad, ewan ko ba kung ano ang ginawa niya at sobrang antok niya. Maaga kaming umalis dahil ayoko naman na makarating kami doon ng hapon atsaka para hindi abutan ng traffic dahil baka magabihan kami sa kalsada.

Since we lost mom, my grandmother has become my second mother. He helped dad raise me, I remember the times when I was consumed by sadness, she was there to make me happy and also  when dad wanted to commit suicide grandma scolded him and made him realize that he has a child. Sinasama nga namin siya para manirahan kasama namin pero mas gusto niya sa probinsiya dahil nandoon lahat ng mga kaibigan niya at hindi niya maiwan ang bahay niya kung saan puno ng maraming masasayang ala ala kasama si lolo na namayapa na. Hindi na din naman namin kinulit ni dad dahil kung tutuusin ay maganda talagang manirahan sa probinsiya dahil sariwa ang hangin, napapaligiran ng mga puno, pwedeng magtanim ng gulay….maraming pwedeng gawin.

Hours have passed and were finally here, tumingin ako sa kasama na mahimbing parin ang tulog.

Bahala siya diyan.

Bumaba na ako sa kotse at kinuha ang mga gamit ko sa compartment.

“Apo ko!” A happy face appeared before me. It’s my beautiful lola, i opened my arms to accept her approaching hug. “I miss you apo, i miss you very very much”

“I miss you too lola” “How was the trip? Are you tired? Are you hungry? Have lunch first before you rest, nagpaluto ako ng sinigang at adobo” I smiled when she wiped my forehead.

My knees were bent slightly so she could reach my face, because grandma is small so i really had to adjust. Napapikit ako at dinama kung paano niya panggigilan ang pisngi ko, masaya ako na makita siyang healthy parin at malakas.

“Why didn’t you wake me up?” I automatically rolled my eyes and straightened up when I heard the voice coming from behind.

“May kasama ka pa pala apo”

I faced Triago who was scratching his eyes, the gray hoodie he was wearing was only around his neck so I could see his white sando and that means that his tattoo is literally showing.

“Anong pangalan mo anak ko?” My lola asked him

Just try to do bad in front of my grandma and you’ll be sent home in no time.

I hid my surprise as he gave grandma a warm smile and came over to put grandma’s hand on his forehead to give respect.

“Ang gwapo gwapo mo naman, mabuti at may dinalang kaibigan ang apo ko dahil gusto ko din naman na hindi lang puro matatanda ang nakakausap niya dito” tumawa si lola at hinampas ang braso ni Triago “pumasok na kayo para makakain at makapagpahinga, malayo pa naman ang biniyahe niyo”

Sabay na kaming tatlo na pumasok sa loob, binati naman kami ng mga helpers ni lola at dinala sa dining area. Grandma joined us for lunch even though she had finished eating a while ago.

After eating, grandma pulled Triago into the living room and because I didn’t trust leaving grandma alone with Triago, I followed them.

Pinaupo ni lola si Triago at umalis dahil may kukunin daw and she came back with photo album on her hands.

“Lola” tawag ko at kukunin na sana kay lola ang hawak niya ngunit iniiwas niya sa akin iyon

“Ipapakita ko lang mga pictures mo” she said

Grandma loves to show my pictures to anyone who visits her, naging habit na niya iyon. Grandma placed the photo album on Triago’s lap and ordered him to open the photo album.

Sa unang pahina palang ay natawa na si lola dahil matagal ko na din last na nakita yung photo album ay lumapit ako at pumwesto sa likod nila, nakita ko ang larawan ko na nakasuot lamang ng brief at puno ng putik ang katawan at mukha, malaki ang ngiti ko sa picture.

“Apat na taong gulang siya niyan at mahilig tumakas nung hinanap ay nasa bukid at nakikipaglaro sa ibang mga bata” pagpapaliwanag ni lola

Sumunod na picture naman ay naka costume ako na spiderman.

Sa bawat picture ay may paliwanag si lola at napapansin ko naman si Triago na tahimik at tumatango tango, nakikinig ba talaga siya o iniisip niya kung kailan siya patatakasin ng lola ko?

“Can i have this?” Tinignan ko ang tinuro ni Triago

That’s a picture of me when I was an elementary student wearing a boy scout uniform and holding a flag…my smile was so big it looked like I had dimples and my eyes were narrowed, I also didn’t have one front tooth.

Wait…he wants to have it?

“Hindi pwede—”

“Sige kunin mo at meron pa naman akong isa pang copy niyan sa kwarto ko” pagputol ni lola sa sasabihin ko

Triago looked at me and showed me the photo he was holding, as if he was proud that he got the photo. Ano naman gagawin niya diyan? Tsk. Hindi na ako nakapagsalita pa ng kunin na ni Triago ang cellphone at sinimulang kunan ng larawan lahat ng pictures ko. Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin niya sa mga yan, i can’t strangle him now and take the photo album away from him because I know grandma will be angry with me.

“Mason my apo, tomorrow tour your friend around so he can see the beauty of the province.” Grandma said

“I will lola” i answered

“Sige at pupuntahan ko pa ang mga kumare ko sa kabilang bayan, maiwan ko na muna kayo dito, may mga pagkain diyan kapag nagugutom kayo”

“Make sure to go home early” pagpapaalala ko

Kumaway na ito sa akin bago sumakay sa kotse.

I approached Triago and held out my palm in front of him, he raised an eyebrow at me.

“Ibigay mo sa akin yung picture na kinuha mo sa photo album and delete my pictures from your phone” pag uutos ko “You don’t need to pretend to be someone in front of my grandmother.” Akala mo ang among tupa kanina, tsk

Leaning back with his hands behind his head, and his feet up.

“Kunin mo kung kaya mo” he said and put my picture inside his gray pants and gave me a smug look.

This motherfucker!!!

“Kunin mo, gusto mong kunin diba?” Dagdag niya pa “Just put your hand in my pants and you’ll get it.”

My jaw clenched, this motherfucker will be the cause of my death!

“Why are you leaving? Aren’t you going to take it?”

BD11

Pinasadahan ko ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa ang nasa harapan ko. He raised an eyebrow at me before looking at what he was wearing, He was wearing off-white pants and off white long-sleeved top that was a bit see-through. He was also wearing a cowboy hat because he found out we were going at stable where our horses are there.

I didn’t plan on taking him on a tour today because I didn’t feel like going out and I just wanted to sleep all day, but grandma wouldn’t let me and forced me to take Triago on a tour.

Nakalagay ang mga kamay ko sa magkabilaang bulsa ng shorts na suot habang naglalakad kasabay si Triago na may kagat kagat na toothpick. Siguro kung hindi ko lang siya kasama ay tahimik at masaya ang bakasyon ko na ito, wala sana akong sakit ng ulo ngayon.

“What do you want to say and you’ve been staring at me for a while?” He said at humarap sa akin kaya pa backward na ang lakad niya. “Baka pinagsasamantalahan mo na ako sa isip mo” mayabang niyang sabi “Ulol, nakakasuka naman yang sinabi mo”

“Easy” he chuckled at inayos na ang paglalakad

Since the stable wasn’t far from the house, we got there quickly. My eyes rolled when Triago jumped over the wooden fence even though the wooden door was open. He approached the black horse and stroked it as if they had been close for a long time.

“Sir Mason? Ikaw nga sir” si tatay Emilio na may mga dalang dayami ang bumaba sa mini truck at nilapitan ako “ang tagal na simula ng bumisita ka, kamusta sa Manila?”

Si Tatay Emilio ang kinuha na taga pag alaga sa mga hayop sa amin lalo na sa mga kabayo, sobrang mapagkakatiwalaan niya, simula ng bata palang ako ay nasa paligid na siya at kahit may edad na siya hindi niya naisip na mag retiro at magpahinga…gusto lang niyang ituloy ang pag aalaga sa mga hayop at dahil sobrang mabuti niya sa amin at nagagawa ng maayos ang trabaho pinagawan namin siya ng bahay malapit lang dito at pinag aral ang mga anak niya, ang asawa naman niya ay nasa bahay at isa sa mga helper.

Nagmano ako as a sign of respect.

“I’m fine and still studying, isang linggo po ako dito” sagot ko

“Mabuti at nakapagbakasyon ka” napatingin ito sa likuran ko “may kasama ka pala, sino naman yang poging binata na yan?”

“Kaibigan ni dad ang dad niya” simple kong sagot

“Kaibigan mo?”

Heck no!

“Schoolmate”

Napatango ito at hindi na nagtanong pa, tinulungan ko siyang ipasok ang mga dayami sa loob ng stable. Mas marami ng kabayo ngayon kaysa last na punta ko dito, bumili nanaman ata si lola. She likes horses because she used to be an equestrian.

My grandmother taught me how to ride a horse and I’m thankful that I learned because of her, but I don’t like horses, so even if I know how, it’s of no use because I rarely go here. Nilapitan ni tatay Emilio si Triago na gustong sumakay sa itim na kabayo, binigyan siya nito ng hagdan ngunit dahil mayabang si Triago at gusto niya lagi siya yung maangas at astig hindi niya ginamit ang hagdan, He smoothly ride the horse.

Pinag cross ko ang dalawang braso at nilapitan ito.

“Tangina ngayon lang ako nakasakay sa ganitong kalaking kabayo” namamangha niyang sabi

“Friesian horse ang breed ni Cadmin, sir” sabi ni tatay Emilio kay Triago “si Cadmin ang pinaka mailap sa mga tao at kapag hindi maganda ang mood ay mahirap icontrol kaya hindi nga ako makapaniwala at nagawa mong lapitan siya ng walang hirap”

“Kaugali pala niya” napalakas ang pagkakasabi ko kaya napatingin sa akin ang dalawa

“What did you say?” Triago asked

I shrugged.

“Kaya mo bang mangabayo sir Triago?” Tanong ni tatay Emilio

“Yeah, how about you tatay?”

“Kaya ko kaso hindi na kaya ng katawan ko dahil tumatanda na din”

Umalis ako at iniwan silang dalawa na nag uusap, i fished a pack of cigarette out of my pocket at kumuha ng isa, sinindihan ko iyon at umupo sa silong ng mangga.

I blew out the smoke and closed my eyes, immediately feeling a sense of calmness. It’s really different here in the province, the surroundings are calm, the air is fresh, there’s no chaos, there’s no noise, and the environment is really well-kept to this day. I promise myself that when I grow old, I will live here with my partner and our kids.

Naubos ko na ang sigarilyo na hawak so i took out a new one and lit it up.

Triago had already dismounted from his horse when I looked again to see what he was doing. I think he’s going to bathe the horse because he helped tatay Emilio arrange the equipment for bathing the horses. I finished the cigarette stick I was holding before standing up and returning to them.

Triago’s brushing the horse, nakita niya ako at tinaasan ako kaya tinaasan ko siya ng kilay at sumandal ako sa wooden fence. Ano tinitingin tingin niya?

The horse shakes his body causing water and foam to splash on Triago, he laughed and stepped back…he wiped his face which was covered in foam. Because he was already wet, the long sleeves that is see through he was wearing were sticking to his body, so now I could clearly see how fit his body was.

Walang palya kay Triago no matter what angle you look at him, you won’t see any ugliness, the only thing that’s ugly about him is his attitude.

He rolled his sleeves up to his elbows at kinuha ang hose atsaka tinutok sa kabayo––napatayo ako ng maayos at narealize na kanina ko pa siya pinapanood. What the fuck?

‘Nandiyan si tatay Emilio but you keep looking and examining Triago’ sabi ng isang part ng utak ko, i massage the temple of my nose.

Babalik na ako sa bahay, magpasama nalang siya pauwi kay tatay Emilio.

“Where are you going?” Tanong ni Triago sa akin

I was stopped in my tracks when Triago approached me with a hose and was already soaking wet, he ran his fingers through his hair and tilted his head.

“Amoy sigarilyo ka” sabi niya

“I know, I smoked a cigarette earlier.”

“Uuwi kana ba sir Mason?” Sabi ni tatay Emilio na hindi pa tapos banlawan ang kabayo na pinaliliguan.

“Opo, kayo na po bahala kay Triago”

“Wait, wait, wait….you can’t leave me because we came here together.” Triago said “You weren’t here earlier, and now you’re leaving again? That’s unfair”

Hindi ko nagugustuhan ang ngiti na pinakikita niya sa akin, para siyang may gagawin na hindi ko magugustuhan––fuck meron nga!!

Tumakbo ito patungo sa akin at hindi kaagad ako nakagalaw sa kinatatayuan kaya nabuhat niya ako na parang sako ng bigas!

I hear tatay Emilio laughing as he watches us. I cursed Triago when he hit my ass, this bastard…hintayin niya lang na makababa ako dito at masasapak ko siya!

My eyes widened when he threw me into a large tub full of water and a little later he jumped into the tub too and he jumped wrong because I saw that he was tripped on the edge of the tub. He’s on top of me now and our bodies are so close together, I can feel the hardness of his body against mine. Our eyes met, it was obvious to him that he was surprised by what had happened, but because he was Triago Dela Cruz, his surprise was immediately replaced by a teasing smile.

My emotions became plain and I placed my hands on both of his shoulders to push him away but he took one of my hands and held it so I couldn’t push him.

“Why are you always angry? Hmm? Mason?” He asked and his gaze fell on my lips so I tried to remove his grip on one of my hands but he only held it tighter. “It suits you better when your lips are bruised and swollen.”

“what if lumapat tong kamao ko sa labi mo para magkaroon ka ng namamaga at sugat na labi?” Inis kong sabi at tinulak siya paalis sa ibabaw ko

Tumatawa itong naglahad ng kamay sa akin ng makatayo na siya ngunit hindi ko iyon tinanggap at tumayo ako mag isa.

“Aynaku mga batang ito….basa na kayong dalawa, teka at kukuha ako ng tuwalya” patakbong umalis si tatay Emilio

“Hubad”

“What?!”

“I said get undressed.” Pag uulit ni Triago at lalapitan nanaman ako pero mabilis na akong lumayo sa kaniya

Tangina talaga! Subukan niya lang ulit na lumapit at hindi ako magdadalawang isip na ihambalos sa kaniya yung batya! Fuck this! Basang basa na ako!

“Bahala ka” nagkibit balikat ito at inalis ang pang itaas na suot, nag iwas ako ng tingin at piniga ang laylayan ng tshirt kong suot

Nagpasalamat naman ako dahil nakabalik din si tatay Emilio na may dalang dalawang tuwalya, ayokong maglakad na basang basa atsaka sobrang lamig ng ihip ng hangin baka pagkauwi namin ay lagnat ang abutin ko. Kalokohan kasi ni Triago, parang isip bata.

I looked at Triago who was talking to tatay Emilio, he was smiling while wiping his wet hair…he was listening to what tatay Emilio was saying about horses. Tinanggal ko nalang din ang suot na tshirt at piniga iyon upang mabawasan ang bigat na dahil sa tubig. Pinatong ko lang sa ulo ang tuwalya matapos punasan ang buong katawan. Nilapitan ko ang dalawa na nag uusap upang ayain na si Triago na umuwi at kung ayaw naman niya ay umuwi siya mag isa.

“Uuwi na kayo? Sige at para makapagpalit na, bumalik nalang ulit kayo dito kung kailan niyo gusto” ngiting sabi ni tatay Emilio sa akin

“Thank you for letting me ride and bathe the horse, tatay Emilio” pagpapasalamat ni Triago

“Walang anuman”

Kumaway na kami ni Triago kay tatay Emilio. “Ang bilis mo maglakad”

“Hindi ko kasalanan na mabagal ka”

“Ah ganon ba?” Malalaking hakbang ang ginawa niya kaya siya na ngayon ang nauuna sa amin maglakad “sino ngayon ang mabagal?”

“Fuck you”

“Now you’re cursing” sinabayan niya na ang bilis ng lakad ko

The wind blew, making my hair stand up from the cold. It looked like it was going to rain because the sky was getting dark.

Kasalanan to ni Triago eh, siya lang dapat ang basa sa aming dalawa! Napabahing ako ng ilang beses, suddenly a towel drape on my shoulders.

“Bilisan mo maglakad baka maabutan tayo ng ulan” he said

Hinawakan ko ang tuwalya na nilagay niya sa akin.

BD12

“Sira yung generator sir”

Napahawak ako sa sintido

“Tinawagan ko na po yung nag aayos ng generator kaso hindi daw niya kaya pumunta dito dahil sobrang lakas ng ulan” dagdag pa ng kausap ko

When Triago and I got home earlier, it started raining heavily, then tonight there’s no electricity, the generator broke down completely, so now the only light we have is candles around. Bakit kasi hindi kaagad pinaayos ang generator? Dapat laging ready at alert para sa mga paparating na delubyo—tulad netong sobrang lakas ng ulan at walang kuryente, para saan pa ang generator? Hindi ko naman kayang sunduin yung nag aayos dahil baka kung ano pang mangyari sa akin sa labas.

“Apo, sit down and relax….kaya ko naman kahit walang kuryente, don’t mind me” sabi ni lola na nakaupo sa couch

I let out a sigh and sat down, well, I don’t have a problem with no electricity, but I’m thinking about grandma.

We were here at the living area, we had just finished eating when the power went out. We were so quiet that we could hear the sounds of the trees rustling, the sound of the wind blowing, and the sound of raindrops. Sumandal ako sa couch at nilagay ang dalawang kamay sa magkabilaang bulsa ng pants na suot.

“Pagod na pagod ang kaibigan mo” Grandma said and her hand landed on my thigh.

Tumango lang ako kay lola at tinignan si Triago na nakahiga sa kabilang couch, he’s wearing a hoodie and his face is covered by the hood, both hands are clasped on both side of his armpits.

“May girlfriend na ba yan?” Lola asked

“I don’t know lola” alangan naman sabihin ko na maraming babaeng kalandian yan, ayaw pa naman ni lola sa mga ganung tao.

“Ikaw wala ka pang pinakikilala sa akin” may tampo sa kaniyang boses

Naalala ko si Ellaine, napangiti ako at napayuko

“Anong ngiti yan” sinundot ni lola ang tagiliran ko kaya mas lalo akong napangiti “may natitipuhan kana ba? Ipakilala mo sa akin”

“Lola, wala pa”

“Wala pa? Hindi mo ako maloloko apo dahil alam ko ang ngiti ng taong in love pero sige ikaw ang bahala kung kailan mo ipapakilala sa akin”

Hindi ko nga mahanap hanap, nag search na ako to find her wala naman…nagpatulong na din ako sa mga kakilala pero hindi daw nila kilala, si Timothee naman na nangako na magtatanong tanong sa mga kaibigan ay wala pang balita sa akin. Ang daming araw ang lumipas pero wala man lang ulit pagtatagpo na nangyari between us baka siguro hindi kami para sa isa’t isa?

Fuck but i can’t erase the softness of her lips on my lips. Malaking pagsisisi talaga na sa sobrang under influence ko sa ininom ay hindi ko gaano siya masilayan, kahit man lang sa halikan naming dalawa pero ayos lang dahil hanggang ngayon hindi parin nakakalimot ang labi at katawan ko sa kaniya.

So cringe to hear but i can’t help it, binabaliw niya ang isipan ko.

Nagpaalam na si lola dahil inaantok na siya, may kasama naman siyang nag aalaga sa kaniya kaya kumalma naman ako sa pag aalala kahit papaano.

I fished my phone out of my pocket and opened it, no signal hayss.

“Still looking for her?” said Triago, still not leaving his position and still with his face covered by the hood

Is he dreaming?

Kunot noo akong tumayo at nilapitan siya, i slightly bend my knees upang silipin kung natutulog ba siya o hindi pero dahil madilim ay hindi ko masiyado makita. Nagkibit balikat ako at tumalikod pero muli siyang nagsalita.

“She’s gone, Mason…stop looking for her” he said in a serious voice “you’re just wasting your time”

I went back to sitting on the couch, crossed my arms and legs, and looked at him with my emotionless face. Sino ba siya at nangingialam siya sa gusto kong gawin?

He slowly removed the hood of his jacket and our eyes met.

He propped his elbow on the couch and rested his head on his palm.

“Why are you angry again? I’m just telling the truth….you’re just wasting your time finding that person.”

I clenched my jaw

“Bakit ba nangingialam ka sa gusto kong gawin?”

He scoffed

“Why can’t you forget her?” He smirked and seemed interested.

“Why do you care?”

He drew his lower lip between his teeth “im just curious”

Pinanliitan ko siya ng mata

Later on, I realized that he might know that girl because he was the one who threw the party at the house. Why didn’t I think of that sooner? I faked a smile at inayos ang pagkakaupo.

“Baka kilala mo? Her name is Ellain, she’s short chinita with a bunny teeth girl—”

“I don’t know her, but if I did, I wouldn’t tell you.” Pagpuputol niya sa sinasabi ko at ginawang unan ang dalawang kamay

“Asshole” “Is she that good at kissing and giving you pleasure kaya hindi mo makalimutan?” Nakapikit niyang sabi, a smile is visible on his lips

“What if i said yes?” Matapang kong sabi

“Fuck you Mason and fuck that you’re under the influence that night”

Kumunot ang noo ko, mahina ang pagkakasabi niya kaya hindi ko marinig dagdag pa na umuulan. He put the hood back on his head and covered his face.

Tumayo na ako at iniwan nalang siya sa sala.

BD13

The next day I was thankful because it was no longer raining but there was still no electricity, it wasn’t a problem because it wasn’t hot because it was raining but it was a hassle to move when there was no electricity so i decided to pick up the electrician.

Hindi naman malayo ang lugar niya kaya nasundo ko kaagad at ng makauwi ay nagtungo na kaagad sa likod ng bahay kung saan nandoon ang generator, dahil wala naman akong ginagawa sa loob ng bahay ay tinulungan ko nalang si uncle sa pag aayos. Tinuro niya nga sa akin gamit ang flashlight kung saan may sira, sinabi din niya sa akin na huwag dapat naka stock lang dahil talagang mahihirapan paganahin at baka kalawangin.

I don’t have a top on because it’s white and I know it’ll get dirty. It’s a good thing I took off my top because look at me right now…there are grease stains on my body, hands, and face.

Pinunasan ko ang pawis sa noo gamit ang likod ng aking palad.

“Umusog ka at tignan natin kung pwede na” sabi ni uncle at binigay sa akin ang flashlight, pinulupot nito ang tali sa kamay at puno ng lakas na hinila ang tali ng generator para gumana

“Wala pa” sabi ko at tinutok ang flashlight hinihila ni uncle

“Ayun, i switch mo yung kulay red”

Sinunod ko naman ang sinabi niya at pinindot ang kulay pula.

Inulit ni uncle ang paghihila at napangiti ako sa kaniya ng tumunog na ang generator.

“Madali kang matuto bata” he said and took his tool box “umaandar na, huwag mo kalimutan yung sinabi…kapag hindi nanaman umandar yung tinuro ko iapply mo”

“Masusunod po—wait lang uncle, nagluto si lola ng mirienda niyo. Kumain muna po kayo sa loob”

“Ay sige at hindi pa ako nag tanghalian eh” I guided him into the house, sinalubong naman siya ng isang helper at sinamahan patungo sa kusina.

“Ohmygosh apo ko, ang dumi dumi mo…go take a bath” she shooed me away

I chuckled

I climbed the stairs and my path crossed with Triago, who was talking to someone on the phone. He wolf whistled and looked at me from head to toe. Magsisimula nanaman siyang mang inis sa araw ko at dahil ayoko siyang makasama ng matagal ay mabibilis ang hakbang kong tumungo sa pinto ng kwarto ko pero mabilis din niyang hinarang ang daraanan ko.

What now Triago?!

“Move, Triago” wala talaga siyang pinipiling araw!

“talk to you later bro, someone needs to be praised for being sexy while covered in grease” he ended the call at binulsa ang phone “hi sexy…”

“Fuck off”

“What? You look so hot” mapaglaro ang kaniyang ngiti at hindi matigil ang pagsulyap sa katawan ko “very hot”

“Would you for once! Stop being a jerk!” I hissed

Nanggigigil na ako at gusto ko siyang sigawan pero nandito si lola at ayaw kong marinig niya kami.

“You’re so fucking hot when you’re mad” pang aasar niya pa sa akin

“Pwede ba tigil mo yang pang gagago mo sa akin at umalis ka sa dadaanan ko?” Hinawakan ko ang kaliwang balikat niya upang itulak siya palayo pero dahil siya si Triago na hindi magpapatinag ay hindi naalis sa pwesto

He licked his lower lip and heaved a sigh. “Hindi ka ba natutuwa? I’m praising you right now”

“Kung sayo galing huwag nalang” i scoffed

sino ang matutuwa sa kaniya? Ako? Lagi nga akong naiinis kaya bakit matutuwa ako? Matutuwa lang ako kapag nawala siya sa paligid ko hindi yung para siya minsan kabute na lulubog lilitaw tapos biglang magiging linta na hindi maalis sa tabi ko.

Ibubuka na niya ang bibig ng duruin ko siya “i’m going to break your jaw if you keep talking!” I threatened him–fuck me i know he won’t be afraid.

I was surprised to see that his eyes seemed to shine.

His head turned away while maintaning eye contact.

“What’s wrong with you?” Nagtataka kong tanong

Nasasapian na ata siya? Iba ang Triago na pinakikita niya sa akin ngayon, malayong malayo sa kinatatakutan ng marami. Hindi naman siya amoy alak para mag astang ganiyan.

“Gumilid kana”

He raised both hands as if surrendering and gave me the way. I still can’t take my eyes off him until I’m facing the door of my room, is he possessed? I grabbed the doorknob and hurriedly entered the room. I closed the door and I leaned against it weakly, what the fuck is wrong with him? Is he bipolar? His behavior is so different, I don’t know which is the real him.

I was lying in bed after taking a shower, I picked up the phone on the bedside table because it was ringing and I saw the caller’s ID and its Timothee. Sinagot ko ang kaniyang tawag.

“Mason! Saan ka?! Galing ako sa bahay niyo kanina wala ka daw doon!” Bungad niya sa akin

“Province”

“Saan?! Sana sinama mo ako!”

“Bakit ka ba sumisigaw?”

“Nagtatampo lang ako” huminahon na ang boses nito “hindi mo ako sinama, akala ko ay maaaya kita kasi walang pasok at wala din naman akong magawa dito sa bahay yun pala ay wala ka” “Ayain mo ibang kaibigan mo”

“Sawa na ako sa kaniya gusto ko naman ikaw makasama” napangiwi ako ng maimagine ang mukha na ginagawa ni Timothee ngayon. Pouting! “Kailan ka uuwi?”

“Sunday morning”

Nagtagal din ang pag uusap namin at mas marami ang tampo niya kaysa sa mga kwento niya. Si Triago nga ayaw kong isama siya pa kaya? Ang gusto ko ay tahimik na bakasyon kung pati siya ay sumama hindi na tahimik ang bakasyon ko, tama na muna na si Triago ang sumisira ng araw ko at ayoko ng magdagdag pa ng ikakasakit ng ulo at ikakasira ng araw ko.

“Man, what the fuck is this?”

I groaned as the door to my room opened and Triago just walked in.

BD14

Masama ang gising ko dahil masama ang gumising sa akin.

“Bilisan mo nga” Irita kong sabi kay Triago na nag susuklay ng buhok at nakaharap sa full body mirror.

I’m standing right next to his door with my arms crossed, inhaling the body wash he uses, woody with a hint of menthol. Triago really smells like a man, and Triago’s actions are really manly…you won’t find anything soft about him, kaya siguro malakas ang dating niya sa kahit na sino at malakas ang aura na nakapaligid sa kaniya.

By the way, I’m here in his room because he woke me up again to accompany him to town because he knows a tattoo artist there and he’s planning to get another tattoo on his body. Ayoko sumama dahil siya lang naman ang may kailangan doon at pwede niyang hiramin ang kotse ko basta ibalik niya ng maayos at walang gasgas pero nalaman ni lola na pupunta ng bayan kaya nautusan pa ako ng wala sa oras at binigyan ako ng listahan ng bibilhin ko sa palengke.

I tsked and turned my back on him

I got in the car first and put the shopping list in my pocket, Triago also got in, focused on his phone.

“rib cage tattoo or pelvic tatts? Nahihirapan akong pumili, parehong bagay sa akin eh” sabi ni Triago habang nilalaro ang ibabang labi gamit ang hintuturo “what do you think?”

I ignored him and just focused on driving, he was showing me some designs that I wasn’t paying attention to. Until we were in front of the tattoo shop and he was still looking for a good design, he had already given a design to the tattoo artist but maybe he would see something better and change the one he chose.

“Bumaba kana at pupunta ako ng palengke”

“Samahan na muna kita”

“Get out of the car, just call me kung magpapasundo kana o mag commute ka pauwi” ang tagal bumaba

“Ayaw mo akong hintayin?” He raised his brows at me

“Bakit naman kita hihintayin? Bata ka ba?”

“You and your tongue” umiiling iling nitong sabi at bumaba na ng kotse “mamaya pa ako magpapasundo, so go to sleep when you get home” He winked at me before closing the car door.

I saw someone come out of the tattoo shop, a man wearing a black apron, his hair in a messy bun, and many piercings in his ears. He smiled and fist bumped Triago…I think he was the one Triago was referring to, whom he knew.

I went to the market and bought the things on the list that grandma gave me. I didn’t stay there long because there were people who helped me if there was something I didn’t know was on grandma’s list.

When I got home, I took a shower because I smelled fishy because I had gone to the fish section earlier and had been splashed with water from fish that had not yet been dead. There was a hint of a smile on my lips when I felt the softness of the bed, it was nice to sleep without the disturbance of Triago who likes to enter my room without knocking.

Nakaramdam tuloy ako na may privacy ako ngayong araw.

Hours passed until I woke up and it was getting dark around me. I immediately remembered Triago so I picked up the phone next to me and opened it. There was no text from Triago, maybe he wasn’t done yet? Baka nakauwi na siya kaya hindi na nag text?

“Nakauwi na ba si Triago?” I asked one of the helpers ng bumaba ako sa hagdan

“Wala pa po si sir Triago” she answered

“Apo? Nasaan na si Triago? Malapit na maluto yung ulam, kakain na tayo ng dinner” Grandma kissed my cheek and rubbed my back. “Tawagin mo na siya”

“Nasa bayan pa siya lola” Grandma smacked my ass and glared at me.

“It’s getting dark, pick him up there and tell him it’s time to eat dinner” napa aray ako ng kurutin niya ang aking tagiliran “hurry”

“But lola he hasn’t texted yet, he said he will.”

Nakatikim nanaman ako ng kurot kaya lumayo na ako at hinimas himas ang mahapdi na tagiliran, kahit matanda na si lola ay para paring kagat ng buwaya ang kurot niya, mapapaluha ka nalang sa sakit.

“Kailangan pa bang hintayin? Baka lowbat ang phone kaya hindi makapag text—puntahan muna. Mamaya may mangyari pa na hindi maganda aynaku bibigyan ako ng batang yun ng sakit sa puso”

Ngumuso ako at wala na din nagawa kundi kunin ang susi ng kotse.

Why do we have to wait for that guy? Kaya na niya ang sarili niya, ano naman kung magdidilim na? Possible naman na tambangan siya…ang laki laki ng katawan nun at kung tambangan naman siya sigurado akong kaya na niya na sila patumbahin. Naiirita nanaman ako tuloy!

I stopped the car next to the tattoo shop and got out.

I opened the door to the tattoo shop and the loud music made me cover my ears with my hands.

Dapat mo nang malaman na wala lang ang mga sinasabi ng makakating labi

At bababaero pangalan ko sa kwento

Nilang walang pruweba puro lamang imbento

Oh bababaero bababaero bababaero daw ako

’Di naman totoo yeah hindi naman totoo ’di naman totoo

Ilang pintuan pa ang bumungad sa akin ng makapasok ako sa loob, where is he? Walang tao akong makita, siguro nasa isa sa mga pinto na ito.

Bago ka maniwala d’yan sa walang alam

Siguraduhin mo muna ’di ’yung puro bintang

Ka na lang sasamaan pa ng ugali sabay

Tapik sa aking kamay oh ’di mapalagay

Pero ’di ibig sabihin na meron pa akong iba

Is he still here? Is there no one guarding the front door? I got irritated and went to the first door and knocked but no one answered so I opened it and peeked inside, no one was there.

Wag kang makinig d’yan puro sila salita

Puro bintang sila nang ’di ginawa

Ako kampante at sa karma handa

’Di dumipensa sa paratang ako na ’yung mali

Kung mali ka sa kanila sinong mas madali

Na makuha loob ang ako babaero

’Yun ang hindi totoo hindi totoo

that asshole! I took the phone out of my back pocket and called him, I heard the phone ringing but because the music was loud I didn’t know where the ring was coming from.

Because I was losing patience, I opened the doors one by one until I reached the very end, only one door I hadn’t opened yet…I hope he’s here because if he’s not there, I won’t waste any more time and I’ll just go home because I don’t want to find a grown man!

Dapat mo nang malaman na wala lang ang mga sinasabi ng makakating labi

At bababaero pangalan ko sa kwento

Nilang walang pruweba puro lamang imbento

Oh bababaero bababaero bababaero daw ako

’Di naman totoo yeah hindi naman totoo ’di naman totoo

I opened the last door at the end of the hallway and there…I saw the motherfucker sitting on a swivel chair with no clothes on while a woman with a full body of tattoos and no clothes was on top of him and arching her back because Triago was kissing her chest.

He just wasted my time! Grandma is worried about him and asks me to pick him up because it’s getting dark and then I’ll see him working miracles here at the shop! Inalala ko pa siya nung nagising ako at chineck ko pa phone ko, tsk!

I turned my hand into a fist and angrily slammed it on the door to get their attention.

Natigil si Triago at sabay silang lumingon ng babae sa kinatatayuan ko.

“Who is he?” Tanong ng babae at mas diniin ang katawan kay Triago

“I haven’t texted you yet” he said in a husky voice

“Grandma is worried about you and she’s sending me to pick you up.” Walang emosyon kong sabi

“Stop glaring at me, Mason, it’s like I’ve done something wrong to you.” He chuckled at pinaalis ang babae sa ibabaw niya

“We’re not done yet.” The girl said and kiss Triago’s biceps “make him leave”

‘You’re a woman but you’re not even ashamed of your body being exposed’ sabi ko sa sarili, mas nakakadagdag init ng ulo tong babaeng ito!

The man who had just arrived was surprised, he was the one who had greeted Triago earlier, he was carrying a plastic bag filled with food…he whistled and peeked in to see what was going on inside the room.

“You picked me up at the wrong time.” Kumamot ito sa batok

“Are you going to go home and face my worried grandmother or should I send you back to Manila right now?” Gigil kong tanong at hindi pinansin ang pagpipigil ng babae umalis si Triago, tanginang linta to!

Triago removed the woman who was clinging to him and took his black shirt that was hanging on the back of the chair, he put it on without any difficulty and combed his hair with his fingers. I ignored the woman who was looking at me with a wicked look and seemed to want to scratch me with her long fingers.

“My wife is picking me up, bro.” Tumatawang tinapik ni Triago ang balikat ng lalaki na nasa gilid ko “wala na akong magagawa sinundo na ako ng asawa eh”

What the fuck?!

“Gago ka talaga bro” natatawa na din ang lalaki pero nung mapadaan ang tingin sa akin ay mabilis nawala ang ngiti sa labi

“Sige, uuwi na kami” huling paalam ni Triago bago kami lumabas ng shop

BD15

A few days passed until our last day here in the province arrived. I had just finished packing my things and had already brought souvenirs and delicacies for the helpers and Timothy back to Manila. Grandma didn’t want to let us go because the house would be quiet again, but I promised that when it’s vacation again or there’s no class, I’ll come back here right away.

I put the luggage aside and went to the back of the house because. Grandma is having a farewell party for us and almost all the helpers and workers here are invited.

Of course, her friends won’t be missing, they really didn’t stop Triago and me from complimenting us and squeezing our bodies this morning—yeah, grandma’s friends were here this morning and helping to cook the things to prepare for the party.

There are a lot of people here, there are tables and there’s even a videoke on the side where the adults are singing.

Dahil gutom na ako ay lumapit ako sa mahabang lamesa na puno ng pagkain, kumuha ako ng plato at naglagay ng kakainin.

Nakita ko kaagad sila lola kasama si tatay Emilio at si Triago na nasa silong ng malaking puno ng mangga at nagtatawanan, lumapit ako sa kanila at sa tabi nalang ni Triago ang bakante kaya i have no choice kundi tabihan siya.

There were two men I didn’t know and they looked like they were about the same age as Triago and I.

“Good evening po tatay Emilio” bati ko sa matanda

“Magandang gabi din sir Mason” ngumiti ito “kasama ko pala ang dalawang ito na minsan natulong sa akin sa pag aalaga ng mga kabayo, kilala na sila ni sir Triago….sayo ko nalang hindi naipapakilala. Magpakilala kayo”

“Hello! Ako nga pala si Baton” ngumiti ito na abot hanggang tenga, moreno siya at maganda at maganda ang ngiti niya lalo na yung dimple niyang sobrang lalim.

“Ako naman si Banny, magpinsan kami ni Baton. Tama nga ang sabi ni sir Triago, napakagwapo niyo” moreno din siya at mata naman niya ang napansin ko

Sa kilos at pananalita nila ay halatang masayahin silang dalawa.

“I’m Mason” tipid kong pakilala

Naiwang nakanganga si Baton at mukhang naghihintay pa ng susunod kong sasabihin ngunit nung maramdaman na hindi na ako magsasalita ay napakamot na lamang siya ng ulo habang si Banny naman ay parang gusto ng tumawa.

Tahimik lang akong kumakain habang pinakikinggan ang usapan ng tatlo. Three days straight natambay si Triago sa stable at hindi ako kasama nung una kasi ay inaaya niya ako pero dahil hindi pa kami magka ayos dahil nung gabing iyon ay masama talaga ang loob ko sa kaniya, sino ba naman ang hindi sasama ang loob eh pinag alala ang lola ko at talagang hihintayin pa siyang makauwi bago mag dinner tapos nagpapakasarap lang pala siya at hindi iniisip yung mga kasama niya sa bahay buti kung nasa sarili siyang lugar at wala sa lugar namin.

Napansin ko na maganda ang pakikitungo niya hindi lang sa dalawang ito kundi sa mga tao na nandito sa probinsiya, malayong malayo sa kung paano niya itrato ang mga nakapaligid sa kaniya at nakakasalamuha niya sa Manila.

Tsk! Baka nagpapakitang tao lang siya.

“Sayang at hindi ka sumasama kay sir Triago kapag nabisita sa stable” sabi ni Baton sa akin habang may hawak na stick na may nakatusok na mallows at hotdog.

“Oo nga eh, kaninang umaga nga ay nakipagkarera si sir Triago sa amin at nanalo sila ng kabayo niya—”

“Lambanog para sa gabing ito!”

Natigil sa pagsasalita si Banny ng magsalita ang isa sa trabahador at may mga dalang lambanog ang mga kasama niya, dalawang bote ng lambanog per table.

“Dahil nanalo si sir Triago nagdala kami ng tatlo pang lambanog, may lambanog na pala pero kulang sa atin ang dalawa” pagpapatuloy niya sa sinasabi kanina, ngumiti ito at tinaas baba ang kilay sabay may kinuha sa ilalim ng table, tatlong bote ng lambanog

Pumalakpak si Baton at nagningning ang mata ng makita ang mga bote sa harap.

“Umiinom ka po ba sir Mason?” Tanong ng dalawa sa akin

“Yeah”

“Ayun!”

“Umiinom naman pala eh”

Nag apir ang dalawa at binuksan ang isang bote ng lambanog.

Kami nalang apat ang natitira sa table na ito dahil pumunta si lola sa mga kumare habang si tatay Emilio ay nakikipag inuman sa mga nakanta sa videoke.

Nilagyan na ang baso ko nang lambanog, hindi pa ako nakakatikim ng lambong dahil matapang daw ito at malakas makalasing kapag hindi ka sanay sa alak na to.

“Ang tahimik naman ni sir Mason”

hindi ko alam kung nananadya bang iparinig sa akin ni Baton ang bulong niya kay Triago o talagang malakas lang pandinig ko?

“Galit pa yan sa akin” sabi ni Triago at nilagok ang laman ng baso “ayaw magpasuyo eh”

“Magpasuyo kana kasi sir Mason” Banny

“I’ve been ignored for a few days, it’s just hard to please the only Mason Grey” He put his hand on the back of my chair but I glared at him. I stood up and moved my seat. “See? He’s hard to please”

Because of my growing anger and annoyance with Triago, I started drinking lambanog one after another until we finished all three bottles and only had two left, I stayed quiet and didn’t participate in their conversation.

I poured another lambanog into my glass but didn’t drink it yet. They say lambanog is strong and can easily get you drunk if you’re not used to it. I guess they’re fooling me because so far it doesn’t seem to have any effect on me.

“Namumula na si sir Mason” rinig kong sabi ni Baton

“Siya ang maraming nainom—halos siya nga ang nakaubos ng dalawang bote ng lambanog, tiki tiki lang tayo dito eh” sabi ni Banny

“Wala ngang effect sa akin” napangisi ako at ininom ang laman ng baso na hawak

“Hala, sir Mason…kung ako sa inyo huwag kayong tatayo sa kinauupuan niyo, walang epekto talaga kapag nakaupo kalang at hindi nagalaw pero once na tumayo ka, boogshh doon na lalabas lahat lahat” Baton explained

Dahil hindi naman ako naniniwala sa sinabi niya ay nagpatuloy parin ako sa pag inom.

I didn’t realize that my whole body was numb and I couldn’t really understand what people around me were saying.

My eyes were drooping, I felt someone sit next to me and put their arm around me, tapping my shoulders. I looked to see who it was, it was none other than Triago Dela Cruz, the man I hated.

I pushed him away from me but it seemed like Hulk possessed him because he was three times stronger than me now.

“You’re drunk” he whispered

The hair on my body stood up as his warm breath touched my skin.

“Stay away~~~”

“shhhh be quiet” tinuro niya sa akin sila Banny na nagtatawanan at halatang tipsy na din, kumakanta na sila ng videoke kaya kami nalang pala ni Triago ang nandito.

He took both of my hands with just one of his hands and placed them on his thigh.

“Do you want to go to your room now? Hmm?”

what the fuck is wrong with him? why is he talking so close?

“Im going….to my…room”

I said drunk and tried to stand up but my surroundings were spinning.

“Aye aye captain”

I couldn’t react when I floated, Triago was carrying me, I didn’t have the strength to fight back, so I just let him carry me until I couldn’t hear any more noise….he slowly kicked open my room door and went inside. I groaned as I stretched out on the soft bed.

“oopss don’t go to sleep, I’ll change your clothes first” i heard Triago said

“No…don’t…”

“Too late” a cold wind touched my body as he removed my shirt. “Hands up, good boy. Next is your pants–”

“Fuck off” hinigpitan ko ang hawak sa belt upang hindi niya maalis “thanks for helping but go away”

“I’m just going to change your pants” He placed his knee between my spread thighs. “Let me remove your belt, Mason”

“I said…no…you…fucking…idiot” bulyaw ko sa kaniya

The surroundings became quiet, I think he was gone so I removed my hand from the belt of my pants, I smiled and hugged one of my pillows.

“Wrong move” his voice is husky “wrong fucking move, Mason”

I let the darkness swallow me up.

BD16

“Bro, namiss kita! Namiss mo ba ako?!”

I avoided Timothee’s hug and went straight to the chair. He was pouting and stomping his feet as he came over to me, it’s Monday again and the class flow is back to normal.

“Saan yung pasalubong ko?” Nilahad niya ang dalawang palad sa akin

Kinuha ko sa bag ang maliit na paperbag at binigay iyon sa kaniya, he’s like a child being given a gift for the first time. Binuksan niya ang paperbag at nilabas ang mga nasa loob.

“Wow! Thank you!!” Masayang niyang pasasalamat sa akin at balak nanaman na yakapin ko ngunit tinaas ko ang isang kamay at pinigilan siya

“Welcome”

“Plano ko na sana dagdagan yung tampo ko kapag wala kang pasalubong sa akin eh” binalik na niya sa loob ng paperbag ang mga nilabas niya

“Nasaan na yung notes ko?” Sabay namin nilingon si Carl na nakapameywang at masama ang tingin na binibigay kay Timothee

“Wala sa akin”

“One of our classmates said you took my notes under my desk, give them to me, Timothee.”

Hindi pinansin ni Timothee ang galit na si Carl, nagawa pa nga niyang buksan sa harap nito ang suman na bigay ko. Hindi parin tinitigilan ng kaibigan ko si Carl? Akala ko ba ay nag promise siya na hindi na mangungulit pero bakit parang hindi naman ata niya sinusunod, tsk tsk tsk….kalokohan talaga ng kaibigan ko, walang ibang ginawa kundi mang asar at mang inis ng kapwa.

Carl snatched the sticky rice from Timothee.

“Balik mo yan!”

“Give me back my notes first!”

“Huh! I don’t have your notes, if I had them, I would have given them to you a while ago”

“Sa tingin mo ba ay maniniwala ako sayo? Mga kaklase na mismo natin ang nagsabi na ikaw ang kumuha kaya why do you keep lying?!”

Naririndi na ako sa boses ng dalawa at talagang sa harapan ko pa sila nagsasagutan.

Joseph, who had just entered the classroom, approached us. He adjusted his glasses and looked at the two who were shooting daggers at each other with their eyes.

“Uhmm guys? What’s happening?” He asked “Carl, I’m sorry i borrow your notes for a while, because the professor asked me to look for them earlier and you weren’t here in the classroom so I didn’t have time to let you know.” Pinakita nito ang notes kay Carl

Carl’s face turned red all the way to his neck and he grabbed the notes from Joseph, while Timothee snatched the sticky rice from Carl and returned to his seat. “Bintang pa more” sabi ni Timothee at kinagatan ang suman

“Aishhhh” nagmamadali na lumabas si Carl

“Uhmmm sige” paalam naman ni Joseph at nauna na sa harapan

“Kita mo yun? Naniniwala kasi kaagad eh”

“Talagang pagbibintangan ka dahil ikaw lang gumagawa ng kalokohan sa kaniya” i said

“Anong ako lang?” Turo nito sa sarili “tsk, uto uto din kasi tapos hindi pa humingi ng tawad!”

“Chill, baka wala lang sa mood”

“Lagi namang wala sa mood yun pagdating sa akin—kahit wala akong ginagawa!”

“Dahil nga naiinis sayo”

I went straight to the parking lot to go home and when I got close to my car I noticed it was flat, shit! In my hurry I didn’t check the car. I heaved a sigh at nag search kung saan ang malapit lang na pagawaan at ang lumabas naman na pinaka malapit ay 30 minutes from here. Looks like I’ll just commute. I made sure the car doors were locked before exiting the parking lot and walking towards the waiting shade in front of the school.

Many students were here and were also waiting for transportation. Not long after, a bus arrived, I could only take one step when I saw the students pushing each other to get inside the bus, I couldn’t move where I was standing. There was no space left inside the bus, others were just hanging on to the door to avoid falling.

May susunod pa naman siguro?

It seems like the number of people waiting here is still growing.

“Tabi” hindi ako makapaniwalang tinignan ang matanda na tinulak ako pagilid at nagmamadali na pumunta sa harapan

Because I was losing patience, I tapped the shoulder of the female student who was waiting like me.

“Sorry for disturbing you, wala bang ibang masasakyan pauwi maliban sa bus?” I asked

“Meron naman po kaso 20 minutes pa lalakarin mo papunta sa unahan kasi nandoon po naka parada yung mga tricycle drivers” she answered

20 freaking minutes?!

“Thanks”

Just like before, another bus arrived and it was filled up right away, pagalingan pala sumingit kapag mag cocommute ka.

It’s getting dark and I still don’t have a ride, so I have no choice but to take my phone and text Triago, maybe he’s already home? I was about to send him my message when my phone rang, speaking of the devil, I answered the call.

“Hindi ako makakauwi” The background is noisy, it looks like he’s at a party again. “Haven’t you gotten home yet? It’s noisy there.”

“My car tire is flat, I’m still here in front of the school waiting for the bus….again”

Hindi ko na siya hinintay na magsalita at pinatayan siya ng tawag, wala din naman siya kaya bakit ko pa pahahabain ang pag uusap naming dalawa?

I was already feeling hungry so I went to the store and bought some bread.

I just quietly leaned against the post while scrolling through my phone. If you ask me why I didn’t start walking ahead to just ride a tricycle, it’s because my place is quite far from here. Tricycles aren’t allowed in the village because the security there is strict, so I’ll end up walking to my place.

It’s the same when it comes to the bus, but I’ll wait here instead of walking 20 minutes to get on a tricycle and walking again when I get off.

A flashy black big bike arrived, the man in a black leather jacket, he pointed at me, who is he? He was wearing a helmet so I couldn’t recognize him.

the tattoo on his neck…ahhh Triago

I threw the plastic bag I was holding into the trash can and approached him. He took off his helmet and I heard everyone gasp. I looked at the people on the side and they looked away.

“Akala ko nasa party ka?”

“Sumakay kana”

I caught the helmet he threw at me and put it on.

“What? Do you want to fall?” Nilingon niya ako

“Nakahawak na ako sa likod”

“Mabilis ako mag drive kaya kumapit ka sa akin”

Amoy alak si gagi.

“Kakapit ka sa akin o hindi tayo aalis dito?” Dagdag pa niya na tila nauubusan na ng pasensiya sa akin

Dahil kanina pa din ubos ang pasensiya ko ay humawak ako sa leather jacket niya, napailing ito at nag drive na. He was driving faster and faster and because of that I couldn’t move even a little to adjust my seat because I might actually fall!

I was surprised when he removed one hand from the handlebar and felt where my hand was holding. He grabbed my hand tightly and pulled me closer to him and put my arm around his waist. I hold my breath because my chest is touching his back.

Naiilang ako dahil sa posisyon ko ngayon, kung kanina ay pinipilit kong hindi gumalaw dahil baka mahulog ngayon naman ay pinipilit kong hindi gumalaw dahil ayokong gumawa ng move na ikakailang ko lalo!

sumubsob ang mukha ko sa leeg niya ng bigla siyang huminto, nanlaki ang mata ko ng iharap niya ang mukha sa akin at tumama ang labi niya sa noo ko. Mabilis pa sa alas kwatro na lumayo ako sa kaniya

“Why did you suddenly stop?!” Bulyaw ko

He grinned at me and touched his lips “sorry for accidentally kissing your forehead” he emphasized the accidentally as if he wasn’t really genuine in what he said and seemed to be just teasing.

“Fuck you! Bababa na ako!” Inis kong inalis ang helmet at binigay sa kaniya

“Hey”

“Bahala ka sa buhay mo”

Bumaba ito sa big bike para sundan ako.

“Hey, Mason”

“Shut up, I don’t need your help, go to the party and I’ll wait for a taxi here.”

come on“ he said at napatigil ako sa paglalakad ng hawakan niya ang braso ko at ipaharap sa kaniya “sorry for teasing you, halika na umuwi na tayo dahil mag gagabi na”

BD17

I’m busy reviewing here in the living room, all my stuff is on the table and I’m sitting on the floor, my back leaning on the couch and a book resting on my lap. I don’t have a problem reviewing because I memorize quickly, the only problem with me is that I lose focus quickly. I yawned and took a sip of the juice that was beside me.

I stopped reviewing when Triago passed in front of me wearing only blue boxers and a white shirt, he was still looking at his phone, he went to the kitchen and just returned to the living room with a bowl full of popcorn, umupo ito sa couch na kaharap ko.

Not once did I see him hold a book or even open it.

I started to be curious about his scores on quizzes or exams, but since his family contributed a lot to the school, even if he only got a zero on the quiz or exam, he would still be able to pass.

I was starting to turn my attention back to reviewing but I heard his cell phone ring.

nilagay niya sa head rest ng couch ang braso ganun din ang ulo kaya nakatingala na siya ngayon sa kisame habang ang kaniyang mga hita ay naka spread at malapit na sumilip ang alaga niya, disgusting.

“Just let me know if they act again.” he said to the person on the other line

Hindi ba niya nakita na nag rereview ako? Alam naman niya siguro na kapag may taong tahimik at may hawak na libro ay ayaw sa maingay dahil naiistorbo?

I faked a cough and deliberately made a sound with each page I turned.

“that motherfucker never learns a lesson, okay…..update me if anything happens” pinatay na nito ang tawag at kumuha ng popcorn sa bowl

Natuwa ako sa isipan ng hindi niya ako inistorbo at busy lang siya sa phone niya, kung ganito lang sana siya edi lagi akong masaya at may peace sa pagitan namin.

While reading a book, a helper came up to us and said that someone was looking for Triago, so Triago left and went out of the house, maybe just his friends.

Maya maya lang din ay bumalik na siya na may kasamang babae na sexy, a very sexy woman. is she a model? makinis ang balat nito at mahaba ang itim na buhok, mukhang may lahi dahil berde ang mga mata. The only thing I don’t like is that her shorts are so short that her butt cheeks are visible and her cleavage is so exposed.

“Who is she?” I asked Triago

“I’m his girlfriend” the girl answered

The woman touched Triago’s chest.

I stood up from my seat and motioned for Triago to come to me, he quickly approached me, I pulled him away from the woman and now we are here in the kitchen.

“What’s wrong?” Triago asked and moisten his lower lip.

“Are you planning to fuck that girl in our home?” I hissed

“We’ll just talk….in my room.” He chuckled because of the emotion I was showing.

“Hindi ako pinanganak kahapon para mauto mo. Aren’t you ashamed? This is not your house, you have no right to send a woman here to have sex with you in a room that you call yours even though it’s not yours!” I approached him until we were only inches away from each other. “If you want to have sex with her, you’re free to leave the house, just don’t stay here”

I can’t see any other emotion in him than amusement.

He took a step so we were very close to each other and I tried to move away but he quickly pulled the hem of my shirt closer to him. I gasped and pressed both palms to his chest so he wouldn’t pull me more closer to him. “T…Triago”

“Bakit ka nauutal?” He whispered

“Let me go”

“Ayoko” umiiling nitong sabi at ngumisi

“Triago hindi ako nakikipagbiruan ngayon”

He brought his face closer to mine and I completely avoided it until he touched my jaw.

“Hmff” I managed to remove my hand from his chest to remove his hand from my jaw, but it seemed like I made the wrong move because he had already pressed his body against mine. My eyes widened because I felt something hard pressing against my stomach.

WHAT THE FUCK?!

IS THAT HIS DICK?!

WHY IS IT SO HARD?!

Triago moved and pressed his body even more against me, he moaned.

“Fuck Mason” mura niya

I pushed him so hard that his back hit the marble table.

“What’s happening here?” Sumilip sa amin ang babae at ng makita si Triago na nakahawak sa balakang niya ay nag aalala niya itong dinaluhan “what happened Triago?!”

“Nabunggo lang” pagsisinungaling niya, mukhang napalakas ang pagkakatama niya dahil halata na namimilipit siya sa sakit

“Shit” pinanood kong alalayan ng babae si Triago patungo sa sala “excuse me, please…get some ice” utos niya sa akin

Lumapit ako sa babae na katabi si Triago na kagat kagat ang ibabang labi na namumutla na, kinakabahan ako at gusto kong mag sorry pero para akong naputulan ng dila at hindi magawang makapag salita. Hindi ko naman alam na hindi niya lalabanan ang pagtulak ko, i know him! Hindi siya nagpapatinag! Ilang beses ko na ginawa ang pagtulak sa kaniya na hindi siya naalis sa kinatatayuan! Ngayon lang siya nagpatinag….shit shit.

Triago groaned when the girl touched the ice to his bruised hip.

“Let’s go to the hospital, your face is pale!” The girl said, tutulungan ko sana na itayo si Triago pero mukhang hindi na kailangan dahil mag isa na naitayo nito si Triago

I was the one driving the car while the two of them were in the backseat, I drove the car fast because I was nervous about what might happen to Triago. Triago was immediately put in a wheelchair when we got to the hospital, I just followed quietly. I fidgeted my fingers so I wouldn’t faint from nervousness.

“Ano bang nangyari?” Tanong sa akin ng babae matapos niyang mag fill up “N…natulak ko” nakayuko kong sagot “h..hindi k..ko naman s…sinasadya”

“Huwag mong isipin na sinisisi kita, gusto ko lang malaman ang nangyari para masabi ko mamaya sa doctor” she said “sorry about earlier, i’m Samantha at pinsan ako ni Triago”

Tinignan ko siya

“He ordered me to tease you earlier since he suddenly said that to me, I couldn’t think of anything, so that’s what I said, his girlfriend.” She explained “I just visited him because we needed to talk about something”

“Sorry for being rude earlier” paghingi ko ng paumanhin

“It’s ok, hayyss hintayin nalang natin yung update ni Doc”

We waited for a few minutes until the doc approached us. May naipit daw na ugat kay Triago, ok naman na daw dahil pinainom na ng pain reliever at pwede na namin siyang iuwi maya maya.

I was nervous as we were going to where Triago was, I felt like I just wanted to run away, I almost fainted from the nervousness earlier! It was his fault that I pushed him—this is not the time to blame him for why this happened. Aishhhhhhh shit shit talaga!! Ginulo ko ang buhok at kinurot ang likod ng palad, i need to calm down.

You need to lower your pride Mason and say sorry to Triago!

We saw Triago lying in the hospital bed with the back of his hand covering his eyes.

Patakbong nilapitan ni Samantha ang pinsan.

“Are you ok? What do you need? Water?” She asked him

“Where is he?”

Samantha looked at me, I slowly approached and stood on the other side of the hospital bed. “Beside you”

Inalis ni Triago ang pagkakatakip sa mata at nagtama ang paningin naming dalawa, yumuko ako. I’m so fucking guilty!

“Bantayan mo muna saglit si Triago, may aayusin lang ako” paalam ni Samantha

“Stop blaming yourself.” Sabi kaagad ni Triago ng makaalis ang pinsan

“I..im not!”

“Yeah yeah”

“Uhmm s..sorry dahil tinulak kita ng malakas, i’m very sorry”

Ngumiwi si Triago at hinawakan ang balakang kaya nag panic ako at tatawag na sana ng Doctor ngunit pinigilan niya ako.

“The doctor said I need someone to take care of me until I get better.” Nanghihina niyang sabi habang hawak hawak ang kamay kong nakahawak sa braso niya. “Dad is not here to help me and I can’t count on my friends because they also have things to do. How can I recover if no one takes care of me?” He groaned at pumikit

Aminin mo Mason na kasalanan mo talaga kung bakit siya nandito sa hospital ngayon at nahihirapan! Ikaw na ang mag volunteer na alalayan siya at alagaan hangga’t hindi pa gumagaling! Tanggalin mo muna sa isip mo ang galit at inis sa kaniya, he needs you!

Napalunok ako dahil kinakalaban na ako ng sariling utak.

“Since I’m with you at home, I’ll take care of you until you get better. I need to make up for the sin I did to you.” Mahina kong sabi na sakto lang para marinig niya

“Ayoko na maging istorbo sayo kaya hayaan mo nalang ako na mag isang magpagaling” pagtanggi nito sa akin at dahan dahan tinalikuran ako

Nakita ko ang malaking pasa sa balakang niya kaya nilamon nanaman ako ng pagka guilty.

“I’ll take care of you Triago, just tell me what you need and I’m here to do it.” Final kong sabi

THIRD PERSON POV.

“I heard what you said to Mason earlier.” Samantha said when they entered Triago’s room.

Samantha closed the bedroom door and faced her cousin, who was stretching his body and plopped down on the bed.

The smirk on Triago’s lips is visible.

“Lolokohin mo pa si Mason”

“Just tell me what you need and i’m here to do it” panggagaya ni Triago sa sinabi kanina ni Mason “a little play with Mason, sounds interesting, right?”

“You fucker” natatawang binato ng unan ni Samantha si Triago.

(Its either every day or magpapalipas ako isang araw bago mag update ulit para matapos kaagad ang story na ito mwehehehehehehehee. Triago+Mason= GoMa! GoMa forda win!!)

BD18

the middle of the professor’s discussion in front of the class, my phone rang so he looked for where it was coming from and when he saw me panicking and grabbing the phone from under the desk, he narrowed his eyes at me.

I mute my phone

“How many times do I have to tell to all of you that I don’t like to be disturbed when I’m teaching?!” He hit the cane on the board and pointed it at us. “You. Mr. Grey”

Mabilis akong tumayo “sir”

“Get out of my class!”

“Yes sir”

Tumatawa si Timothee kaya sinipa ko ang likod ng upuan niya, nagmamadali akong lumabas dahil sa kahihiyan.  I opened the phone and looked at who was calling, I was about to call him back when the phone rang again and he was the one who called again. What is it this time, Triago?

“I texted you that I had class today, Professor scolded me because my phone rang during his class, didn’t I tell you I’d text you when i’m available?”

“I can’t hear you, bring me something to eat here on the rooftop.” Pinatayan niya ako ng call kaya gigil akong naglakad papunta sa cafeteria at bumili ng makakain niya

Please be patient, Mason, because it wouldn’t be like this if you hadn’t pushed him, right? but fuck kaninang umaga pati pagligo niya gusto niya ako ang maghilod sa likod niya, balakang niya ang may problema ngayon at hindi ang mga kamay niya, then he even relies on me for all the easy things that he can do! katulad netong pag uutos niyang magpakuha ng makakain kahit kaya naman niya! Hindi ba niya kayang bumili?

kanina bago kami umalis ng bahay sinabi ko na sa kaniya oras ng klase ko and I even assured him that I would text him as soon as my class was over, but he didn’t do it. My exam is coming up soon….I need to go to class so that I don’t have a hard time digesting the topics that will be on the exam.

I reached the rooftop and I thought he was alone, he’s with his friends. Triago was sitting on a bean bag playing online games with Tolentino, he even curses when he loses. Ashton stopped playing the guitar and elbowed Ash when he saw me, Ash also elbowed Hellion who was facing his computer.

I don’t know why Hellion felt like he saw a ghost when he saw me.

“Hey, I told you, Tolentino, to give Triago a rest because he’s not feeling well, but you keep forcing on letting him play with you.” Hellion said at ackward na ngumiti sa akin ng hindi siya pinansin ng dalawa “That’s enough, go rest Triago.” Dagdag pa niya

“Fucking shut up Hellion” inis na sabi ni Triago at muli nanaman nagmura ng matalo ulit sa nilalaro

Tumawa si Tolentino at tumayo “loser! Bwahahahahaha, saan na yung pusta mo?”

“Mason is here!” Pagpapaalam ni Ash sa dalawa

Triago slowly looked at me, I raised one of my eyebrows at him and looked at the way he seat on the bean bag…wow he said he couldn’t sit properly because his hip hurt, it didn’t seem like it. He winced and held his hip, Hellion and Ash looked at me, making my eyebrows rise even more…they hurriedly helped Triago.

Lumapit na ako sa kanila “here” kinuha ni Triago ang pinabiling pagkain sa akin

“My hip hurts” nakapikit na ito habang minamassage ang balakang “gusto ko sana magpahinga pero hindi matanggihan si Tolentino dahil ilang beses na niya akong inaaya maglaro” dumilat ang isa nitong mata at sinilip ako ngunit binalik lang din sa pagkakapikit ng makita na wala akong emosyon na pinakikita

“Why do you look at Triago like that? Don’t you believe in him? You’re the one who did this to him, and yet you have the guts to act like that.” Inikutan ako ng mata ni Tolentino

Triago opened his eyes and asked Hellion to help him stand up.

“Don’t you have class? I want to go home.” He said

I gave him a ride because he said he couldn’t drive yet.

“5 pa ang uwian ko, i already told you that earlier” 

He looked at his friends, “I want to go home, it’s not my fault that I can’t drive for now….why should I wait for your dismissal?”

“Hindi ka ba naawa? Kanina pa masama pakiramdam ni Triago, kanina ka pa niya gustong tawagan kaso inisip niya na may klase ka pa pero ngayon hindi na niya talaga kaya” Ash said at inakbayan ang kambal na creepy ang ngiti na pinakikita sa akin

“Tsk, walang awa yan” Tolentino

Look who’s talking…..

I crossed my arms “kapag inuwi kita babalik lang din ako dito sa school, sino tutulong sayo? ayaw mo naman magpatulong sa mga helpers, ako lang din ang hahanapin mo”

“Sheeshh” Ashton strums the guitar

“Hindi kana babalik dito” Triago

“Malapit na exam ko Triago—”

“Ipapaalam nalang kita—” nawawalan na siya ng pasensiya, paano naman kaya ako na ubos na talaga?

“What’s is the use of your friends if they don’t drive you home?”

He clenched his jaw at na trigger nanaman ang mga kaibigan niya sa sinabi ko at gusto nanaman na mag amok.

“Ikaw na nga may kasalanan tapos ganiyan ka pa!”

“Tsk, useless”

“Fucker, bangasan ko na yan eh”

Sunod sunod na sabi ng mga kaibigan ni Triago maliban kay Hellion na napabuntong hininga nalang.

“It’s really my fault, but he wouldn’t have been rushed to the hospital last night if he hadn’t tried to rub his body against mine.”

The surroundings fell silent and they looked at Triago who was looking at me with a bad look as if he wanted to bury me alive.

“What fuckers?!” Bulyaw niya sa mga kaibigan

“sabihin niyo sa kaibigan niyo na huwag gagawa ng kalokohan kung ayaw niya ulit na baka hindi na balakang ang dahilan kung bakit siya itatakbo sa hospital” sabi ko sa mga kaibigan niya “babalik na ako sa klase”

Triago’s face was frowning as he got into my car, akala ko ba ay gusto na niyang umuwi? Bakit hindi nalang siya nagpahatid sa mga kaibigan niya hindi yung hinintay niya pa dismissal ko.

“What?!” Inis niyang tanong ng makita na nakatingin ako sa kaniya

“Akala ko umuwi kana kanina”

“Ano bang pakialam mo? Uuwi ako kung anong oras ko gusto”

Ok.

Nag paalalay sa akin si Triago na makaakyat ng hagdan pati pagpasok sa kwarto niya ay hawak hawak niya parin ang wrist ko. He exhaled as he sat on the end of the bed.

“Remove my sock” pag uutos niya

I knelt down and just pulled his socks so hard that he almost lay on the bed, he looked at me as if he couldn’t believe what I had done. I smiled and stood up and put his socks in the hamper.

“Meron ka pa bang iuutos mahal na hari?” I said it with sarcasm.

“Just…just fill the bathtub”

Tinaas niya ang isang kamay at tinaboy ako sa harapan niya, nirolyo ko ang mga mata at sinunod ang kaniyang inutos.

A sigh of relief came out of me when I lay down in bed, I finished showering and I was wearing pajamas, this is the peace I wanted.

After a tiring day, I deserve a rest.

I was about to yawn when someone called me, my peacefulness was gone, I didn’t get out of bed and waited for him to stop calling me but he still didn’t stop, I groaned and stomped my feet.

NAKAKAINIS!

“What?” Kalma Mason, kalma

“Massage my back”

“Magpapahinga na ako Triago” Napa aray ito at napahawak sa balakang

“It’s been hurting for a while now, the doctor said my back needed a massage to heal faster.”

“Its your hips that hurting, not your back.” Tumalikod ako at hindi na pinansin pa ang pag tatawag sa akin ni Triago

BD19

“Hi Mason, im in a huryy at wala akong mapag iwanan kay Jim, pwede bang ibigay mo siya sa uncle niya? I can’t call him eh, dadaanan ko lang din siya mamaya.” Samantha opened the back seat and a child came out, frowning and clutching his ipad. “Be good here and avoid causing trouble”

“Where is uncle Triago?” He asked

“He’s sleeping” ako na ang sumagot

“He’s my child, mabait naman yan kaso pangit ang gising kaya nakasimangot––sorry for disturbing you ah? Nagmamadali talaga ako”

Samantha looked at her wrist watch and got into the car. When her car was out of sight, Jim turned to face me. I didn’t smile because he was frowning at me.

Honestly speaking, I really hate kids, I don’t feel any affection for them, but that doesn’t mean I’ll chase them away when they come near me, I just really don’t like them. I let him walk ahead until we got inside, he put his paw patrol bag on the couch and looked around…he was looking for Triago.

I stared at Jim for a long time and slowly realized that he looked just like Triago, even his mannerisms were copied, as if they were just copy and paste.

“Where is my uncle?” He asked

I didn’t answer and just motioned for him to follow me. I stopped climbing the stairs because I remembered that the person I was with was a child…did he still need a guide to climb or could he climb alone—he started running up the stairs.

Kumatok muna ako sa kwarto ni Triago, tulog pa ata siya dahil hindi pa nagbubukas ng pinto eh. Kumatok muli ako ngunit ngayon ay tinatawag na ang pangalan niya, tagal naman magbukas ng pintuan! Bingi ba siya? Ano bang panaginip niya at hindi siya magising?

Kakatok na sana ako muli ng bumukas ang pintuan, si Jim na hawak hawak ang doorknob, bukas naman pala.

“Uncle!!”

Jim ran towards Triago who had just woken up. When he saw Jim, he did a face palm, as if he didn’t like Jim’s presence.

“Uncle, i miss you!”

“Why are you here?” Triago said with his morning voice

Triago stretched his body, causing his blanket to drop down to his waist, revealing his shirtless body.

Triago’s body can be seen in the sculptures in the museum or in the drawings of artists. There is no flaw in him, his scorpion tattoo also suits him as if he were one of the Greek gods of ancient times. Well, even if I don’t like him, I won’t deny that his body is really beautiful and he is really handsome.

“Mommy is going somewhere but she’ll pick me up later, nanny is on her day off kaya wala akong kasama sa bahay” he explained

Jim climbed in his bed and sat next to him, who was planning to continue his sleeping.

“Uncle, why are you staying in another house?”

“Quiet”

“Just answer my question!”

“I’m going to sleep!”

“No!”

Mag uncle nga talaga.

Dumating ang hapon at kinuha ko ang susi ng sasakyan, mag ggrocery ako dahil ubos na ang mga pagkain na nasa pantry. Ang dalawa ay nakatayo na sa gilid ng pintuan at hinihintay ako, nagpumilit sila na sumama sa akin dahil may bibilhin din daw kaya ayun pinayagan ko nalang din.

I just wanted to drop them off and take them back home because as soon as they got into the car, they were both arguing. Sumasakit ang ulo ko sa ingay ng dalawang ito, hindi na sila natigil kanina pa silang umaga na ganito, para bang hindi sila nauubusan ng sasabihin sa isa’t isa, see?? That’s one of the reason why i hate kids and Triago.

Before we entered the grocery store, I told the two of them to stop fighting because there were a lot of people around and I didn’t want them to draw attention inside.

They both had their arms crossed at pumwesto sa magkabilang gilid ko, nagtatampo sa isa’t isa pareho namang may mali. Pumasok na kami sa loob at kumuha kaagad ako ng cart.

“Can i go inside?” Jim said to me

“Big boy daw pero gustong sumakay sa cart”

Dahil narinig nanaman ni Jim ang sinabi ni Triago ay nagsimula nanaman silang mag away kaya pinanlisikan ko sila ng mata. Fuck! Bakit ba ako pumayag na isama tong dalawang to?!

Binuhat ko si Jim at pinaupo sa cart, he thanked me.

Triago just followed me, I thought he was going to buy something so I took him with me but he didn’t take anything.

“Uncle Mason, can i have that?” Jim pointed to a box of cookies.

“Yeah” lumapit ako doon at binigay sa kaniya

I bought a lot so Triago got another cart.

“Hindi na ba masakit balakang mo?” I asked Triago while buying meat here in the meat section

“Masakit pa”

Naparolyo ako ng mata

“Dapat ngayon magaling na yan ah”

“It’s not my fault that it still hurts, I told you to massage me so I could heal, but you didn’t follow me, and now you’re complaining that it took so long to heal.” He scoffed

Kami naman ngayon ni Triago ang nagsasagutan kaya inis ko siyang iniwan, bahala siya sa buhay niya!

We’re here at the counter and the two of them are next to me as if they’re afraid of getting lost.

I was about to take out my wallet to pay, but Triago had already given me his card. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay pero tinignan niya lang ako at nilagay sa bulsa ang card na binalik.

“What?” Taka niyang tanong

“Bayaran nalang kita sa bahay mamaya” sabi ko

“Nah”

“Babayaran parin kita”

“You don’t need to pay me, i’m still one of the people living in your house, so don’t talk.”

“Sir, tulungan ko na po kayo” naagaw ng atensyon ko yung bagger

“Move, we don’t need help” seryoso sabi ni Triago, pinalayo niya ako kay kuyang bagger at siya ang nagtulak ng dalawang cart ng sabay talaga.

Nagkatinginan kami ni Jim na kumakain ng cookies.

“Are we going home na?” Jim asked

“Gusto mo bang iwan ka namin dito?”

“I’m not talking to you uncle Triago, hmp!” Dabog na pumasok si Jim sa loob ng kotse at pagagalitan sana ito ni Triago ng pigilan ko siya, pumapatol kasi sa bata tapos magagalit kapag lumalaban sa kaniya, tsk.

“Don’t be so rash, Jim, or I might leave you on the side of the road and let the bad guys take you.” Umupo sa passenger seat si Triago na mas nakasimangot pa kaysa kay Jim

“Uncle Mason won’t let that happen to me!”

“He can’t do anything when I make the decision.” Mayabang niyang sabi kaya imbes na start ko ang makina ng kotse ay napatingin ako sa kaniya at tinaasan siya ng kilay

“Say what?”

“Just drive”

“Say what again?”

“Nothing”

I gave him the middle finger but I made sure Jim didn’t see it.

BD20

When I left the classroom, Timothee still didn’t show up. He texted me that he was going to class, but he said he would be late because he had to go through something for a while. But so far, three subjects have passed, and he’s still not here.He didn’t answer my calls and texts. Baka hindi na talaga papasok, breaktime na namin kaya dumiretso ako sa cafeteria at bumili ng tubig.

Because I was already feeling hungry and water is enough to relieve my hunger, I moved to the side to think about what to eat and so that the students behind me could also choose.

There were two student talking behind me and I couldn’t help but listen because their voices were quite loud.

“He was pulled and dragged to the back of the school.”

“Kawawa nga dahil walang tumulong—”

“Gago sa tingin mo ba may lakas ng loob na tumulong? Ang grupo na yun ang pumapangalawa kala Triago”

“Nasagap ko nga sa ibang mga estudyante na kung ang grupo nila Triago pili lang ang kakawawain nila, ang grupo naman ng mga yun ay kapag nahuli kang tumingin lang sa kanila ay malalagot kana”

“I thought that group stopped two years ago? The group of Triago stop them because they were like they were ruling the school?”

“Basta mag ingat nalang tayo lalo na at nakita natin kung paano nila kaladkarin yung lalaking iyon”

May grupo pa pala maliban kala Triago ang gumagawa ng kakupapan? Tahimik akong bumalik sa classroom matapos pumili ng pagkain at pagbalik ko ay nagkukumpulan na sila, nakita ako ng isa at lahat sila ay napatingin na sa akin kaya tumaas ang isa kong kilay at umupo na, what happened to them? Para silang natatae na ewan, nagkibit balikat ko at nilapag sa lamesa ang hawak na pagkain.

Nararamdaman ko parin ang tingin nila sa akin, nababaliw na siguro sila.

“Sasabihin ba natin?”

“Oo! Kailangan niyang malaman”

“Ikaw na magsabi”

“Bakit ako? Kayo na”

Sunod sunod kong rinig sa mga kaklase ko.

I sighed and crossed my arms, leaning back in my seat and looking at them.

“Don’t you know that I can hear you? If you have something to say, you better tell me right now.” Sabi ko habang hinihintay ang sasabihin nila

They pushed Carl, his head bowed and one hand holding his arm. He gritted his teeth and opened his mouth but closed it again. What the hell? Are they pranking me now? I don’t have time for bullshit!

“S…si Timothee”

Carl’s voice trembled and the surroundings fell silent as he knelt down and approached me. I was surprised when he took my hands and seemed to be begging me.

“What happened to him?” Seryoso kong tanong “WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO HIM?! FUCKING ANSWER ME YOU ASSHOLE!”

“Please, Help Timothee, earlier i saw him surrounded by Brad’s group and dragged him to the back of the school–please Mason we know what Brad and his friends are capable of, they are bad people!” Umiiyak niyang pagkwento

“Call someone!” I heard our classmates said

My hand turned into a fist and I left the classroom without saying anything.

My chest suddenly filled with anger, especially when I remembered what I had heard earlier in the cafeteria, all this time they were referring to my friend. I was shaking now not because of fear but because of anger.

I went behind the school and there was a two-story building there that was abandoned and all I could see were broken school equipment, especially the chairs and tables.

I went inside and I could hear my friend crying and begging, I got even angrier and it felt like my eyes were covered in red.

Tangina!

I saw ten people surrounding Timothee, who was tied to a chair and had blood on his face and uniform. I pulled out the piece of wood I saw. There was a man in front of Timothee, shirtless and covered in blood, laughing like a madman.

“Hoy gago!” Tawag ko sa lalaking iyon

The man slowly looked at me along with his companions.

“M…Mason, u..umalis kana” nahihirapan na sabi ni Timothee sa akin

umubo ito ng dugo kaya natalsikan ang sapatos ng lalaking nasa harapan niya, He got angry and kicked Timothee’s chair, causing him to fall to the floor. I called him several times, but he didn’t answer. He had lost consciousness. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa kahoy, sinusubukan niyo talaga ako, mukhang mali kayo ng napiling pag tripan.

“Ano pang hinihintay niyo?! Sugurin niyo na yan!” He’s the leader, Brad.

Two of them rushed at me first, I dodged one of them’s fists and got behind him, I kicked his back and he fell to his knees on the floor and I followed his companion who kept hitting me one after another but I blocked him with the wood so he winced and when his fist started bleeding he stopped—wrong move, boy, I hit him hard on the head with the wood.

Sunod sunod na ang pagsugod nila sa akin, hindi na ako nagkaroon pa ng awa lalo na kapag nasusulyaaan ko ang nakahandusay kong kaibigan.

I pushed the person next to me against the wall, grabbed his head and slammed it against the wall several times.

My uniform was covered in blood, my face, especially my hands.

I knocked everyone down and the only left is Brad with a terrifying smile. I approached him, saying, “I’m going to take that smile off your lips now and I’m going to make sure you never smile again.”

“You’re brave, don’t cry if you leave here with a broken face.” Tumawa ito

“Tignan natin kung sino ang lalabas sa atin na basag ang mukha” tumigil ito sa pagtawa

Luckily, I was able to quickly dodge his kick. I tightened my grip on the stick and quickly approached him. He laughed and dodged the stick I was about to hit him with. My mouth dropped open when his fist hit my stomach, I fell to my knees and was about to stand up when he grabbed a handful of my hair and made me look up to see him, I tried to fight back but he was too strong

“Mason….Grey” basa niya sa ID ko

my face turned sideways when he slapped me with the back of his palm…he did that several times until my lip cracked and my cheek went numb.

He took his hand off my hair so I fell to the floor, I coughed up blood, I wiped the corner of my mouth and stood up…I recovered quickly and he couldn’t avoid me hitting him in the face with a wood, he cursed loudly.

“Sinong basag ang mukha na lalabas? Definitely not me” i told him with a smirk on my face

I was about to hit him in the face again when someone grabbed my arm and it was Triago with his friend. When Triago saw me, his vision suddenly darkened.

“Who did this to you?” Humigpit ang hawak niya sa braso ko “who the fuck did this to you?!”

“Ako” mayabang na sabi ni Brad

“What are we going to do with that fucker?” Tolentino asked

“I’ll take care of knocking him down, clean up the entire area and make sure no one sees this.” Triago said and let me go.

Mabilis kong nilapitan ang kaibigan at inalis siya sa pagkakatali, tinulungan naman ako ni Hellion.

“Mukhang may bago kang laruan Triago” napatingin ako kay Brad na nakatingin na sa akin “gusto ko pa sana makipaglaro sa inyo kaso ubos na ang oras ko, see you Mason….sa muli nating pagkikita” hindi na nahabol ni Triago si Brad dahil lumabas na siya mula sa sirang bintana at walang hirap siyang umakyat sa wall at nawala nalang na parang bula.

“Ash, prepare your car!” Binuhat ni Hellion si Timothee na parang lantang gulay

Napasabunot ako ng buhok dahil sa pag aalala sa kaibigan, sa sobrang pag aalala ko ay hindi ko namalayan na nasa harap ko na si Triago at pinupunasan ang aking kamay gamit ang laylayan ng kaniyang uniform, tahimik lang siya at parang may malalim na iniisip.

“He did this?” sabi ni Tolentino na nililigpit ang mga walang malay na kasama ni Brad “iba din pala yang alaga mo, Triago.”

“Subukan lang magpakita ni Brad, hindi na siya nadala….pinatumba na natin sila noon pero ngayon nakilos nanaman” nailing na sabi ni Ashton

“Hey” mahinang tinapik ni Triago ang pisngi ko kaya bumalik ang tingin ko sa kaniya “let’s clean your bruise” mahinahon niyang sabi

Tumango ako at hinayaan na hilahin ni Triago.

Hindi kami dumaan sa hallway dahil maraming makakakita sa amin, dumiretso kami sa parking lot at sinakay nila ang kaibigan ko sa kotse ni Hellion habang ako naman ay sumakay sa kotse ko at si Triago ang mag da drive.

“Next time I won’t let that fucker escape.” He whispered but i can hear it.

BD21

Tahimik lang akong nakaupo sa bench dito sa labas ng hospital kung saan tinakbo si Timothee, he wasn’t conscious yet because he had suffered a serious injury at Brad’s hands. They said we should just keep an eye on him, sila Carl at Joseph muna ang nagbabantay sa kaibigan ko ngayon kaya nandito ako at hinahayaan muna ang sarili na lumanghap ng fresh air at pakalmahin ang damdamin dahil hanggang ngayon ay hindi parin nawawala ang gigil at galit ko sa mga taong iyon lalo na kay Brad.

Huwag siyang magpapakita sa akin kung gusto niya pang humaba ang buhay niya.

Yumuko ako at tinignan ang naka bandage na mga kamay.

“Do you want to go home?” Tanong ni Triago na kakabalik lang mula sa paninigarilyo niya, ngumunguya na siya ngayon ng gum.

“Hihintayin ko muna siyang magka malay” sagot ko

“You are a very kind friend” sarcastic niyang sabi at umupo sa tabi ko “I didn’t expect you to be able to do that.”

“What do you think of me, hindi kayang lumaban?”

I angrily removed his hand around my shoulders, feeling close amp.

“You can’t escape Brad” seryoso niyang sabi sa akin “hindi yun papayag na hindi siya makakabawi sa ginawa mo sa mga tauhan niya—”

“Gago pala yun, siya ang nauna, sinaktan niya ang kaibigan ko kahit wala namang ginagawa sa kanila”

“Nauna man o hindi, hindi siya titigil hangga’t hindi siya nakakabawi. If I were you, don’t leave my side and avoid going anywhere, especially when I’m not with you. It’s better to be safe with me than being beaten alone”

“I would rather be beaten up alone than always be with you.” I slowly moved away from him because I felt him getting closer to me. “Stay away, Triago”

“shhhhh maybe they’re just around”

“Anong connect sa pagdikit mo sa akin?” Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay kaya napatawa ito

“Para protektahan ka” and he keeps laughing

“I can protect myself”

“Salita ka ng salita, makinig ka nalang sa akin”

Joseph called me and said that Timothee was awake so we hurried inside and went to his hospital room. My friend appeared to me weak and unable to open his eyes because of the bruise he had sustained, i immediately went to his bed and held one of his hands, our eyes met and tears suddenly flowed from his eyes. Fuck, Timothee, who is energetic, is far from the Timothee in front of me now.

Humigpit ang kapit niya sa kamay ko, It was like he wanted to say something but couldn’t because he was so weak, so I told him that whatever he was going to say would be next time when he was able to, but for now he should rest because that’s what he needed.

“Tinawagan ko na ang parents niya at papunta naman na sila” sabi sa akin ni Joseph

“Let’s go home when your friend’s parents are here” bulong sa akin ni Triago

A few minutes later, Timothee went back to sleep and just then his parents arrived. They couldn’t stop thanking me and asked me to tell them what I wanted in exchange for helping their son, but all I said was to take care of Timothee and watch over him because that’s what he needs right now.

We sent Carl and Joseph home first before Triago and I went home. I quietly climbed the stairs and headed to my room, because I hadn’t changed yet and my clothes were still covered in blood, I took a shower. Dahan dahan kong hinugasan ang dugo na natuyo sa katawan ko, i watch how the blood mixes with the water.

After taking a shower, I didn’t put bandages on my hands again, I sat on the end of the bed, I hadn’t put on any clothes yet and the only thing covering my body was the towel around my waist.

I exhaled and let the water droplets from my hair drip onto the floor.

I was thinking deeply, I felt like I was weak because I let him escape at hindi ko man lang naganti si Timothee kahit isang suntok lang—hindi lang dapat suntok ang matanggap ni Brad, he deserves to have his arms and knees cut so he doesn’t do it again. I’ll wait for Brad to show up again, I won’t let him escape unscathed.

I was stopped in deep thought by a towel placed over my head.

“Are you seducing me, Mason?” Triago smirked as he stood in front of me, holding a black tumbler and drinking from it.

“Leave my room” I hissed and used the towel he placed on top of my head to dry my hair.

“Dito muna ako matutulog”

“You have your own room asshole”

He bounced his body on my bed and took off his white sando so all he was left with was his black shorts. I glared at him and grabbed one of his legs to get him off my bed, pati ba naman ngayong gabi ay hindi niya ako patatahimikin?!

“Bumalik ka….sa….kwarto….mo!” Sabi ko habang hinihila siya

He grabbed the headboard of my bed so I couldn’t pull him out, this asshole! arghhh he’s really annoying!

“Careful, your towel might come off” he chuckled ng tumigil ako sa paghila paalis sa kaniya sa kama, napahawak ako ng mahigpit sa tuwalya. “Ohh someone is going to take off his towel” He is lying comfortably on my bed and using his hands as a pillow. “Give me a nice show, Mason”

“Gago!” Binato ko sa mukha niya ang unan na malapit sa akin

“Come on, I’ll take care of Brad, just take off your towel.” Hindi parin siya natigil sa pang aasar!

Nagdadabog akong kumuha ng damit at pumasok muli sa loob ng banyo upang magsuot ng damit.

I thought Triago was gone when I came out of the bathroom, but he was still in my bed, hugging one of my pillows, he was already asleep. Since I have no choice, I just turned off the room light and left the light coming from the lamp shade on the side of the bed. I didn’t make any noise when I got into bed, kumuha ako ng isang unan at nilagay iyon sa pagitan naming dalawa.

I turned my back on him and wrapped myself in the blanket.

I hadn’t even fallen asleep when a hand fell on my waist and my eyes widened as I was suddenly pulled closer to him and now we were so close. I groaned at pinilit na alisin ang kamay nito ngunit mas lalo lang niyang hinigpitan ang pagkakayakap sa akin.

“Fuck you Triago, let me go!”

He answered me by snoring.

BD22

“Finally! I thought you had no plans to go home and see your son, such good news today….it makes me want to go to school and study endlessly.” I said sarcastically to dad on the other line.

“Come on son, of course, what your uncle Patrick and I did wasn’t just business, it’s not bad to have a little fun and vacation, right?”

Dad is going home, sa susunod na araw ang uwi niya…heto na ang hinihintay ko, ang umalis na si Triago sa pamamahay na ito at tuluyan na siyang malayo sa buhay ko at hindi na laging nakikita sa paligid. No triago, no problems.

I can’t wait na tumahimik ang paligid, sa sobrang ganda ng balita ni dad ay parang gusto kong maghanda—yeah magpapaluto ako  for dinner, farewell party for Triago the great. Masaya ako ngayon kaya kahit ayaw ko kay Triago ay magpapaluto ako para sa kaniya.

Binaba na ni Dad ang tawag at ako naman itong parang baliw na nakangiti sa kawalan.

Matagal kumilos si Triago at siya nalang ang hinihintay ko dahil sa akin nanaman siya sasakay, niloloko na ata ako ng lalaking yun…parang hindi naman na masakit ang balakang niya, tsk.

Ilang minutes pa ang hinintay ko bago siya bumaba ng hagdan, as usual hindi maayos ang pagkakasuot ng uniform na akala mo ay laging sumasabak sa bakbakan, he is also wearing a silver necklace with an anchor pendant, that’s the one he was wearing when we first met, silver really suits him because he looks whiter in silver. His silver earrings are also not missing but now he is only wearing one and it’s on his right ear.

“You look happy now, huh?” He said while applying hair gel.

“I just heard some good news.”

“What? Share it to me”

Binuksan ko na ang pintuan ng kotse at nauna ng pumasok habang si Triago naman ay pinigilan ang pagsara ko ng pinto gamit ang isang kamay.

“Anong goods news yan?” Pangungulit niya sa akin

“Bakit gusto mong malaman?” Tinaasan ko siya ng isang kilay

“I just want to know so I can have an idea and apply it to you too, your smile is so attractive.” Napangiwi ako ng kumindat ito

Sinara na niya ang pinto ng kotse ko at sumakay na sa passenger seat.

Triago and his teasing.

Mahilig siyang mang asar siguro ganun talaga ang ugali niya lalo na kapag lagi mong nakakasama, I feel bad for his friends who are also experiencing the same that I’m experiencing now.

As soon as Triago and I arrived at the school, we were immediately stopped and made to follow them to the office. We just followed silently, pinapasok na kami sa loob at bumungad ang principal na nakaupo sa kaniyang swivel chair.

She cleared her throat when she saw who I was with, Triago and I were already standing in front of her, waiting for whatever she would say.

“Where is your friends?” She’s asking Triago

Triago shrugged “i don’t know”

“I need to talk to your friends too, about what happened behind the school….and about Mr. Chavez who is in the hospital” napalunok ako at napalingon sa katabi “eyes here Mr. Grey”

How did she know?

“Mr. Chavez’s parents came to me this morning and they’re asking for justice for what happened to their son, and there’s a witness who said they saw the six of you behind the school.”

Oo nga pala, sinabi namin na nasa hospital si Timothee….bakit hindi namin naisip na talagang magiging ganito ang kalalabasan? Pero hindi din naman kasi namin kayang itago sa kung anong nangyari sa kaibigan ko dahil hindi din maganda ang kalagayan nito, kailangan din ng parents niya malaman kung anong nangyari.

“Marami din kaming nakausap na students na kinaladkad si Mr. Chavez at pinunta sa likod ng school, tama ba ako?” Tumango ako “explain what happened” pinag cross niya ang mga braso at simandal sa kinauupuan, she’s waiting for the both of us to talk and spill what we need to spill. “Not because your family has a big share in this, Mr. Dela Cruz, I will let these kinds of events happen, magsasalita ba kayo o hindi?”

“Uhmm” napatingin ito sa akin “pumunta ako sa likod ng school….” at yun na nga sinimulan ko ng ikwento lahat lahat

Tumango tango ito sa akin at may sinusulat sa papel.

“That group is being sought because they have done many bad things, not just here at school.”

Marami pang sinabi sa amin na pinakinggan ko nalang, i was the only one listening and talking because Triago was busy messing around with things in the office and wasn’t listening to the principal.

“Ayoko na maulit pa ito” tumango ako “You are smart Mr. Grey, don’t let yourself be led astray.” Sinulyapan niya si Triago na pinapaikot ikot ang globe “Don’t hang out with those who won’t help you rise through academics.”

“Yes, ma’am”

“Go to your classes now”

Lumabas na kami ni Triago sa office.

“Nasaan ba mga kaibigan mo?” Tanong ko kaagad kay Triago habang sabay kaming naglalakad sa hallway

“Busy” tipid niyang sagot

“Busy?”

“Hunting”

“Huh?”

“Gotta go” nauna na itong maglakad sa akin at tinaas pa ang kamay at kumaway.

Mabilis lumipas ang oras at ngayon ay nandito na kami sa hospital ni Triago, matapos kasi ang klase ay sinundo ko na siya sa classroom nila para sabay na kaming pumunta dito, he had no choice but to come with me because he had no one to ride home especially since his friends weren’t around. Nagpaiwan ito sa labas ng hospital dahil maninigarilyo na muna kaya nauna na akong pumunta sa kwarto ni Timothee.

He’s with a girl.

“Uhmm, hi” I greet the woman sitting on the edge of the hospital bed and reading a magazine.

“You’re Mason, right?” She said and stood up from her seat, she approached me and extended a hand to me so I shook her hand. “I’m his cousin, Rosie. Wala sila tita, because they were taking care of something, so I was the one who was looking after Timothee.”

“Gumising na ba siya?”

Nilapitan ko ang kaibigan at hinaplos ang kaniyang braso, fresh pa ang mga sugat niya sa mukha at mga pasa sa katawan, don’t worry Timothee babalik din yung kagwapuhan mo kapag gumaling na mga sugat mo sa mukha. I know na ipagyayabang mo nanaman sa akin kung gaano ka kagwapo at maraming chix ang humahabol sayo.

Ang tahimik ng classroom dahil wala ka, ikaw ang source of energy naming lahat.

Pinaalam kana pala ni Carl sa mga Professor natin na hindi ka muna makakapag exam next week, magpagaling ka kaagad dahil kailangan mo itake ang special examination para hindi ka bagsak at sabay sabay tayong mag eenroll next school year.

“Napaka jolly ni Timothee kaya hindi ko maisip kung bakit siya pa ang napag diskitahan ng mga ulupong na yun” sabi ni Rosie at bumalik sa pagkakaupo “masamang humiling ng hindi maganda pero hinihiling ko talaga na maibalik ng doble sa kanila ang ginawa nila sa pinsan ko”

I clenched my jaw “ibabawi ko ang pinsan mo, he doesn’t deserve this”

“By the way, thank you dahil kung hindi ka dumating ay baka mas malala pa ang mangyari kay Timothee” she was teary eyed now and held her cousin’s hand.

“Timothee is close to my heart so I won’t let this happen again.”

Ngumiti ito sa akin at tinignan ang pinsan.

Maya maya pa ay gumalaw ang mga daliri ni Timothee at ilang sandali ay bumukas ang kaniyang mga mata, nabuhayan ako ng dugo at tinawag ang kaniyang pangalan, nilingon niya ako at ng makita ako ay nagsimula siyang humagulgol at hinila ako para mayakap siya, kinagat ko ibabang labi upang pigilan ang sarili na sabayan siya sa pag iyak.

Fuck, para akong nabunutan ng tinik at naalisan ng bigat sa dibdib dahil sa pagyakap sa akin ni Timothee. Hindi ako soft hearted na tao at mahirap akong paiyakin pero ngayon shit parang gusto kong sabayan siya sa paghagulgol niya eh.

I ruffled his hair at hinayaan na lamang siyang umiyak sa balikat ko kahit nangangalay na ako sa pwesto ko.

He keeps saying thank you so I just nod and caress his arm and head.

Nagtagal din na ganun hanggang pakawalan na niya ako, pinunasan ni Rosie ang mukha ni Timothee dahil basang basa na ito ng luha.

“Hey buddy” i gave him a warm smile “Get well soon because there are many waiting for your return.”

“I will never forget how you helped me, I will always be grateful for this.”

“Tsk, alangan hindi kita tulungan? Kaibigan kita Timothee”

Marahan kong pinisil ang kaniyang kamay “Where are they?” He’s talking the Brad’s group

“They are being searched for, and there is still no news.” Nawalan ng kulay ang mukha ni Timothee “hindi ko hahayaan na makalapit pa sila sayo” pagsisigurado ko

“Natatakot ako Mason, baka nasa paligid lang sila”

His hand started to get cold and tremble.

“Hindi ko hahayaan mangyari yun”

(Read well mga nakshie ko ^-^)

BD23

I knocked on Triago’s room door several times and a few moments later it opened and Triago appeared, wearing only yellow boxers, with messy hair and squinted eyes…he had just woken up. He groaned at kumamot sa braso, ngumiti ako sa kaniya at talagang sinadya kong lakihan ang ngiti ko, hindi peke ang pinakikita kong ngiti sa kaniya, totoo ito dahil talagang masaya ako dahil bukas ay makakaalis na din siya sa pamamahay na ito.

Kanina kaya pagkauwi namin galing school ay dumiretso ako ng kusina at tinulungan ang mga nagluluto sa ginagawa nila para sa pa farewell party para kay Triago, diba? Naglaan ako ng oras para sa kaniya?

“Fucking creepy” nakangiwing sabi niya sa akin

Asshole said he loves me when i’m smiling but now he told me i’m fucking creepy, tsk.

“Take a shower at bumaba kana” tinalikuran ko siya at bumalik na sa sala.

Matapos ang paghihintay sa mahal na hari ay nakita ko na di siya sa wakas sa reflection sa TV screen na bumababa ng hagdan, bagong ligo na ito ngunit ang suot parin ay yung boxer niyang dilaw qa suot suot kanina…kadiri naman tong lalaking ito hindi marunong magpalit, i cleared my throat at tumayo na mula sa pagkakaupo.

Nakasabit lang sa balikat niya ang sando na puti at mukhang walang balak suotin.

Ngumiti ako ngunit hindi na kagaya kanina dahil baka matawag nanaman na creepy, i’m so offended! Kumunot ang noo niya at sinundan nalang ako patungo sa kusina.

Maraming pagkain ang nasa ibabaw ng lamesa at halo halo na ang mababangong amoy sa loob ng dining room. I ran to the chair in the middle and pulled it over and motioned for him to sit down. He looked at me in surprise but sat down too.

“Anong meron?” He asked at sinabit ang sando sa likod ng kaniyang upuan

clasped my hands together as I sat down and looked at him.

“Uuwi na sila dad tomorrow” he tilted his head “It means you will return to your place and our lives will return to the way they were before, and since you are leaving, I decided to throw a farewell party for you”

He poked his inside cheeks with his tongue.

“I made a dessert but it’s in the fridge because I just made it a while ago.” Dagdag ko pa

Nanatili siyang tahimik na nakatingin sa akin, Is he so overwhelmed that he can’t find the words to tell me?

Para mabasag ang katahimikan ay pinagsandukan ko siya ng rice at naglagay na din ako ng juice sa baso niya, dahan dahan na akong naiilang sa titig niya, sabihin niya na kasi ang gusto niyang sabihin!

I gulped at uminom ng malamig na tubig.

“Is that why you were smiling so big earlier? Because I’m leaving? You really want me to leave, right?” Seryoso niyang sabi

I shrugged “There’s nothing we can do because they’re going home tomorrow, so why should you continue to live here knowing that you have a house hahahaha.”

He moistened his lower lip with his tongue and leaned back in his chair while both hands were still on the table, it looked like he couldn’t believe me.

What? Why should I let him stay here? I don’t like his presence. Hinayaan ko na siya at kumuha nalang ako ng makakain dahil kanina pa ako gutom.

“Mason is expecting me to leave tomorrow but guess what? I already asked Uncle Arthur for permission to stay here as long as I want, so I will decide when I leave this house.” Mayabang niyang sabi

Naibagsak ko sa sahig ang kutsara na hawak.

“I’m right, you’ll do this, but it seems like you underestimated me.” Nagsimula na din siyang kumuha ng ulam

“Are you joking?” Ang kaninang nakangiti kong mukha ay napalitan ng inis

“Do i look like joking? Hmm?”

I slammed my hand on the table as I stood up.

No!

Hinayaan lang siya ni Dad?!

What the fuck?!

Why would that agreed to him?!

Bakit hindi man lang ako tinanong kung ayos sa akin? Hindi na nga ako tinanong kung ayos ba sa akin na dito manatili muna si Triago habang wala sila dad tapos pati ngayon hindi din ako tatanungin kung ayos ulit sa akin? Isa din naman ako sa nakatira sa bahay na ito ah! God, nagtatampo na ako kay dad.

Nasa labi na ni Triago ang ngiti ko kanina, kaya nangangalati na ako ngayon at gusto ko nalang na ipakain sa iba ang mga pagkain na nasa ibabaw ng lamesa.

My hands turned into fist when he stood up and went behind me, he grabbed both of my shoulders and made me sit down again.

Umigting ang panga ko nang pumwesto siya sa gilid ko at inilapit ang mukha sa akin.

“Thanks for the effort though, i’ll make sure to fill my stomach with all this dish” ginulo nito ang buhok ko at bumalik sa pagkakaupo “let’s eat, Mason”

I just lost my appetite.

Nakabusangot lang ang mukha ko na nakaupo dito sa couch sa sala, pinapanood ko lang na buksan ni Dad at Tito Patrick ang mga pasalubong na binili nila para sa amin ni Triago.

Triago was trying on the shoes that dad bought for him while I wasn’t in the mood to look at the ones bought for me. May binili din sa akin si Tito Patrick at kapag inaabot sa akin ay tipid lang akong nangiti at nagpapasalamat ngunit bumabalik lang din sa busangot kapag hindi na ito nakatingin sa akin.

Triago has been clearly teasing me since this morning. Now he’s looking at me with a smirk.

“Are you sure na hindi ka muna uuwi sa bahay?” Tito Patrick asked his bastard son.

“Nope dad” si Tito Patrick ang kausap niya bakit sa akin siya nakatingin! This asshole! I wanna punch his face so bad! “Gusto ko pang makabonding si Mason”

Oh hell no!

“Mabuti naman at close na kayong dalawa” sabi naman ni dad na matagal na atang hinihiling na maging close kami ni Triago

Tinaasan ko ng isang kilay si Triago ng lumapit siya sa akin at siniksik sa tabi ko ang sarili niya at umakbay pa! Hinila niya ako palapit sa kaniya lalo at sinuguradong hindi ako makakaalis sa tabi niya.

“Let me go” i hissed

“Bango mo” dahil sa sobrang lapit namin ay tumatama na ang mainit niyang hininga sa pisngi ko “nakakagigil ka naman”

Triago and his endless teasing!

“Stop” inilayo ko ang mukha sa kaniya

Nadagdagan ang inis ko dahil tinitignan kami ng dalawa na para bang mga batang naglalaro, they’re enjoying!

BD24

THIRD PERSON POV:

“Why do you look disheveled?” a short haired girl said and shook her head laughing while looking at her cousin lying on the sofa

“Shut the fuck up!” He roared

The woman sat on the headrest of the sofa and snatched the cigarette sa kamay ng kaniyang pinsan.

“So many people are looking for me just because of that fucking boy!” Gigil nitong sabi at tinulok sa armrest ang siko

“Who?”

“Mason, yeah….the name is Mason because that’s what I heard Triago call him.”

Napataas ang isang kilay ng babae at binalik ang sigarilyo sa pinsan, She laughed and clapped, making the man who was looking at her get annoyed.

“Ohmygosh, him?!” Hindi makapaniwalang sabi ng babae at mas lumakas pa ang tawa

His cousin frowned and asked “do you know him?”

“Of course” sagot nito habang inalala ang unang pagkikita nila ni Mason

“Shit, seriously?! That boy got me in trouble at mukhang close sila ni Triago”

“Do you wanna get even?” Ngising tanong ng babae

umayos ng pagkakaupo ang lalaki at interesadong pakinggan ang sasabihin ng pinsan, wala siyang ibang iniisip kundi bumawi kay Mason at dahil mukhang umaayon sa kaniya ang panahon ay isinama pa si Triago na gusto din niyang bawian sa lahat ng ginawa nito sa kaniya noon. its like hitting two birds with one stone

MASON POV:

“You liar!” I hissed habang nakaduro kay Triago “how dare you!”

I saw how he exercised as if his hips didn’t hurt and I further proved that he was lying to me because he did push-ups and even planks, and lastly he had no difficulty doing things that someone with hip pain shouldn’t do!

He gave me a playful smile habang nagpupunas ng pawis. Sabi ko na nga ba eh! Niloloko lang niya ako! Hindi na ako magpapauto talaga sa kaniya! Never! Ilang araw akong nagdusa sa kakautos at kakasunod sa gusto niya! Nakakainis talaga tong lalaking ito, walang ibang binigay sa akin kundi sakit ng ulo at problema, kailan ba siya babalik sa kanila para hindi ko na makita pagmumukha niya?!

“Lower your voice, maririnig tayo ni tito” he said and put his finger to his lips to signal me to be quiet.

“I don’t care! You fooled me!” I gritted my teeth at lumapit sa kaniya

“What? Isn’t it forbidden to get back at you for pushing me?” Taas kilay niyang sabi, he’s giving me attitude right now. Wow ah? Siya pa talaga may gana mag asta na parang siya ang nauto.

“Sino ba sa atin ang nauna? Hindi naman kita matutulak kung hindi mo ginawa yun, diba?”

“It doesn’t change the fact that I’m still the one who got hurt”

If only Dad wasn’t here at home, I might have punched him a while ago. Look at his smile, he really loves teasing me, pinaiikli niya ang pasensiya ko. Hindi nalang humingi ng sorry—well kahit humingi pa siya ng tawad ay hindi parin maaalis ang galit ko sa kaniya!

“May sasabihin ka pa?”

Tinaas ko ang gitnang daliri “heto para sayo, namnamin mo”

“Hmm, sarap mo”

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa sinabi niya, dinilaan niya ang ibabang labi at pinasadahan pa ako ng tingin. Napaatras ako sa ginawa niya, tangina ang manyak amp!

“Bahala ka diyan!” Sigaw ko at patakbong umalis sa kwarto niya.

Because we have an exam tomorrow, I locked myself in my room and reviewed non-stop. I only stopped when I was called to eat dinner… I didn’t plan on having dinner because I still have a lot of studying to do, but I’m already hungry and I didn’t send any snacks here in my room earlier, so I need to eat right now.

I ran down the stairs and went to the dining room, dad and triago were laughing and when they saw me they stopped.

“Nakakatuwa tong si Triago”

I knew Dad was talking to me but I didn’t look at him and pretended I was busy putting food on my plate. Triago was never funny! He was just faking it, Dad.

“You should get a girlfriend” Dad said to Triago

“Naku tito, sayang naman yung kapogian ko kung iisa lang ang babae ko” mayabang na sabi ni Triago na ikinatawa nanaman ni Dad.

Napaikot ako ng mata sa narinig.

“Etong si Mason mukhang walang planong mag girlfriend dahil hanggang ngayon walang pinapakilala sa akin”

“He’s young” nawala ang mayabang na tono ni Triago at napalitan ng kaseryosohan

“May girlfriend kana ba?” Dad asked me “baka tinatago mo lang sa akin, hindi naman ako magagalit”

I sighed and looked at dad.

Nararamdaman ko na naghihintay din si Triago sa isasagot ko, i saw him staring at me through my peripheral vision.

“Can we just eat? Mag rereview pa ako”

Hindi pinakinggan ni Dad ang sinabi ko at patuloy parin siya sa pangungulit sa akin, vocal naman ako sa kaniya at hindi ko naman itatago kung may girlfriend na ako because he deserves to know.

“Ireto mo naman ang anak ko sa mga kakilala mo, Triago”

“Dad!”

Hindi sumagot si Triago kaya tumigil na din si Dad sa pangungulit, tahimik nalang ako kumain.

“Well, how’s your stay here? Is Mason nice? Do you get along?” Ohmygod akala ko hindi na magsasalita si Dad pero nag open nanaman siya ng panibagong topic!

Tumigil ako sa pagkain at tinignan si Triago na nakatingin na din sa akin at may bahid na kalokohan ang kaniyang labi! Subukan niya lang magsabi ng hindi maganda sa pandinig ko at talagang wala na akong pakialam kung nandito si Dad, masasapak ko na talaga siya! Sisiguraduhin ko na magkakaroon siya ng black eye! Inalis na niya ang tingin sa akin upang tignan si Dad.

“Your son is very nice to me, I have no problems with him and he is obedient. Don’t worry, uncle, we are super close, in fact, we sleep in the same room almost every night…it’s like I found a buddy for life.”

Sleep every night?! Ulol!

Magsasalita na sana ako para depensahan ang sarili pero nakita ko si Dad na tuwang tuwa sa narinig.

“Sabi ko na nga ba at magiging close kayong dalawa” natutuwang sabi ni Dad

“We promised each other that we would never be separated no matter what, right Mason?” Fake! Liar!

“I didn’t say that!” Inis kong pagtanggol sa sarili

“Nahiya ka pa anak” I was speechless looking at Dad.

What the?!

“I plan to bring him home this weekend and I was going to ask permission if you could let him sleep over with us.”

Hindi na ako makapag react sa mga naririnig.

“Wala sa aking problema, sige basta alagaan mo yang anak ko, may tiwala ako sayo”

Dad, kung ikaw may tiwala diyan sa mokong na iyan ako wala!

“Dito lang ako Dad, marami akong gagawin sa weekend” sabi ko

“Sa susunod mo yan gawin, atsaka para makasama mo din si Tito Arthur mo….gusto din niya din na mag stay ka sa kanila” sabi ni Dad na ikinalugmok ko.

“I’ll take care of him, Uncle” huli kong rinig na sabi ni Triago bago ako umalis sa hapagkainan at dala ang akong pagkain dahil sa kwarto ko nalang itutuloy ang dinner ko.

BD25

Napabuntong hininga ako at inilagay na ang ballpen sa loob ng bag, tapos na ang exam namin ngayong araw at last na bukas. Hindi naman mahirap ang mga tanong dahil lahat naman ay napag aralan at itinuro sa amin, mabuti nga ay hindi sila naglalagay ng mga tanong sa test paper na hindi naman nila itinuro kaya wala akong problema at malaki ang tiwala kong makakapasa ako.

Isinukbit ko ang bag sa balikat at hindi na hinintay ang mga kaklase ko, busy pa sila na tumingin sa kanilang notes para tignan kung tama ba ang nasagot nila sa exam.

Marami ang kumopya sa akin at hindi ko naman pinagdadamot ang sagot ko dahil sila din ang tumutulong sa akin kapag nahihirapan din ako, hindi kami yung naghihilahan pababa….ang motto sa classroom namin ay sabay sabay kaming aangat at makakapasa kaya tulungan talaga na mas ikinamangha ko pa dahil sa dati kong school mag isa kalang na kikilos, walang tutulong sayo kundi sarili mo lang.

Before I went home, I stopped by the mini mart to buy some chocolates. It’s good to eat chocolates before reviewing because it makes my brain more active.

“Mason? Is that you?? Ohmygosh, ikaw nga!”

Napalingon ako sa nagsalita, my eyes widened at halos hindi ko na mabalik ng maayos sa wallet ang sukli ko.

“E…Ellaine”

Is she real? am I dreaming? is ellaine really here in front of me? I secretly pinched the back of my palm fuck this is real!

“Kamusta? Pauwi kana?” Sinilip ito sa binili ko “sayo ba yan?”

I nod my head “The chocolates are mine, I’m going home? w..well I still plan to hang out for a while because I have nothing to do at home.”

Yung exam mo, Mason!

I can review later or before school tomorrow, I still have plenty of time so I won’t go home yet.

“Really?” She brought her face closer to mine while both hands were behind her back. “May pupuntahan akong place to have fun, gusto mo ba sumama? Pero kung ayaw mo naman hindi naman kita pinipilit”

Napalunok ako at kinuha sa counter ang binili ko.

“Sasama ako, uhmm may sasakyan ka ba?”

Ngumuso ito at inilayo na ang mukha sa akin

“Wala akong sasakyan na dala eh”

I let her get in my car, she clapped happily when I sat in the driver’s seat, my car was filled with her sweet scent that made me swallow again and stop my hands from shaking as I held the steering wheel. Bakit ang hirap hanapin ang taong gusto mong mahanap pero kapag hindi mo na hinahanap doon nagpapakita? Parang ayaw ko pang maniwala na kasama ko talaga siya.

I let her take a chocolate from what I bought, she opened it and took a bite. I was even surprised when she moved sideways so that now she was facing me.

“Say ahh” she said at inilapit ang chocolate na kinagatan niya

“Uhmm”

“Sige na, nakakahiya naman kung ako lang ang kumakain” I feel like I’m melting in her smile. “Yeheyy” natutuwa niyang sabi nang kagatan ko ang chocolate

“H..how’s life?” I asked

“everything’s fine, I thought I wouldn’t see you again but I think the Lord made a way for us to meet again” namula ako sa sinagot niya at hindi maiwasan na mapangiti “someone is blushing~~”

Fuck.

“How about you? Kamusta?” Balik niyang tanong sa akin

Sasabihin ko ba sa kaniya na ang dami kong ginawang paraan para mahanap siya? Marami akong pinagtanungan kung may kilala sa kaniya? Nagpatulong sa kaibigan ipahanap siya? Hindi makatulog ng maayos dahil sa kaniya? Na siya ang gumugulo sa isipan ko at halos mabaliw na ako dahil sa kaniya? Sasabihin ko ba o hindi? Ayoko naman na isipin niya na katulad ako sa ibang lalaki na unang beses palang nagkita at gusto na kaagad.

Hindi ko nga din maisip na ganito ang magiging impact niya sa akin.

“Good, kakatapos lang ng exam ko” mas mabuting safe na muna ang mga sagot ko

Ayokong mabigla siya sa akin.

We’ve finally arrived at the place he was talking about, it’s a cafe…with a beautiful view, we went to the rooftop and I can truly say that it’s one of the best places I’ve been to this year.

Our seats were bean bags and there was a large tree on the side that served as a cover for the rooftop.

“Nagustuhan mo ba dito?” She asked

“Of course”

“Hintayin natin na magdilim mas lalong maganda, makikita mo yung buwan at mga bituin”

She looks like a bunny.

She looks innocent.

She looks fragile.

“Hey, Are you listening to me? I’ve been talking for a while but you’re just staring, is there dirt on my face?” Ngumuso ito at tinignan ang reflection sa camera ng phone.

“No, you’re beautiful” napapikit ako dahil napalakas ang sabi ko

Pinapahiya mo ang sarili mo Mason!

“Thank you” yumuko ito at nilagay ang ilang strands ng buhok sa likod ng kaniyang tenga “let’s take a picture!”

She’s very jolly and never runs out of things to say, so there’s no dead air. I manage to keep up with her because I don’t want her to think that I’m not interested in her and what she’s saying because I don’t talk.

It was already 8pm, I didn’t notice the time. We were both looking at the sky and watching the stars shining brightly, including the moon. Tama nga siya, mas lalong maganda sa place na ito kapag gabi dahil kitang kita ang kagandahan ng kalangitan.

Nawala ang tingin ko sa kalangitan at bumaba iyon sa babaeng kaharap ko, her eyes are like a stars…laging kumikinang. Sana hindi matapos ang gabing ito at sana magtuloy tuloy na ang pagkikita namin.

“Can i have your number?” Lakas loob kong tanong sa kaniya

She looked at me

“Of course, plano ko din naman ibigay number ko later, naunahan mo lang ako” nahihiya niyang sabi at binigay sa akin ang number niya

I was about to press the save button when my phone rang and the joy I was feeling turned to annoyance when I saw who was calling. Pinatay ko ang call at tinuloy ng isave ang number ni Ellaine.

“Baka hinahanap kana sa inyo?”

“Ikaw? Baka hinahanap kana? Gusto mo bang ihatid na kita sa inyo?”

Umiling ito at tumayo na kaya napatayo na din ako.

“its nice meeting you again Mason, next time when you’re available let’s hang out” lumapit ito sa akin at mahigpit akong niyakap bago tumakbo palayo sa habang kumakaway.

When I entered the house, I saw Triago sitting on the couch, his legs and arms crossed, his eyebrows furrowed, his eyes glaring. Our eyes met, he picked up the phone that was just beside him before standing up and approaching me.

“Bakit hindi mo sinasagot ang tawag ko?” Galit niyang tanong

“Fuck off” tinulak ko ang siya palayo sa akin at umakyat na ako sa hagdan, sumunod siya sa akin.

“Where have you been? Kanina pa uwian niyo, bakit ngayon ka lang nakauwi?” Napangiwi ako ng hawakan niya ang braso ko at pinaharap sa kaniya

“Ano bang pakialam mo sa buhay ko? Let me go!”

He pulled my arm closer to him again, he leaned forward and smelled me, he clenched his jaw and violently released his grip on my arm.

“Mind your own business” tumalikod na ako

“I’m not done yet so don’t turn your back on me.” He voice roared

Ang mga napadaan na helpers sa amin ay lumayo dahil mukhang natakot kay Triago.

Hindi ko parin hinarap si Triago at pinagpatuloy ang paghakbang sa hagdan hanggang nasa harapan na ako ng kwarto ko, mabilis kong binuksan iyon at isasarado ko na sana ngunit naitulak kaagad ni Triago ang pinto ko dahilan ng kamuntikan ko pang mapaupo sa sahig.

What’s his problem? Inaano ko ba siya? Why is he making a big deal out of me not answering his calls? Does he have a problem and is he taking it out on me?

I was surprised when he suddenly pulled my arm towards the bathroom, he kicked in my bathroom door and pulled me in.

“Triago!”

He turned on the shower and forced me into it. I tried to leave but he was strong and I couldn’t push him away from me.

I was completely soaked with water, that’s when he let me go.

“What’s wrong with you?!” I said angrily and pushed him.

Tahimik lang itong nakatingin sa akin, nanlilisik parin ang mga mata niya na tila gusto na akong hukayan ng libingan at iling ng buhay.

Galit kong sinipa ang dingding ng umalis ito na parang walang ginawa sa akin, he’s crazy! I hate him! I really hate him!

BD26

“He’s mad at me bro because I didn’t answer his call, pang apat na araw na itong hindi niya pagkausap sa akin” pagkekwento ko kay Timothee habang dalawa kaming nagbabalat ng orange

Timothee is doing well and can be discharged from the hospital, he is back to being active as if nothing bad happened to him and we avoid talking about Brad’s group around him because we don’t know what his reaction will be now, we don’t want to trigger him.

“Sure ka bang hindi babae ni Triago si Ellaine?” Tanong niya habang nanguya at nakasandal sa headboard ng hospital bed

“If you just saw Ellain right now? Hindi madadaan sa isip mo kahit isang segundo na kagaya siya sa mga babae ni Triago. Ellaine is different”

“Baka hindi lang maganda timpla ni Triago nung gabing iyon”

Sumang ayon ako sa sinabi niya.

Ganun din naman ang nasa isip ko kung bakit nagagalit nalang siya bigla bigla plus binasa pa ako sa sarili kong banyo! Siya pa talaga may ganang hindi mamansin at tratuhin akong parang hangin lang kapag nasa paligid niya ako, ang kapal din naman ng mukha niya.

Last night, while the three of us were eating dinner together, he only talked to dad and didn’t look at me for even a second. When dad kept asking us how our friendship was going, It was so very ackward for me because Triago acted like he wasn’t hearing anything kaya ang ending iniiba ko ang topic.

Timothee caught the peeled orange I threw at him.

I lay down next to Timothee and looked at the ceiling.

but if Triago was just in a bad mood that night, edi sana kinabukasan bumalik na siya sa usual self niya. Saturday na bukas at mukhang hindi niya itutuloy yung pagpunta ko sa bahay nila dahil nga hindi niya ako pinapansin.

Well, wala namang problema sa akin iyon dahil kung tutuusin mas better na hindi talaga kami matuloy sa kanila, tama na nga ang pag iisip tungkol sa kaniya Mason…matuwa ka nalang na hindi na siya nanggugulo sa araw araw mo.

Kamusta na kaya si Ellaine?

Simula nung kinuha namin ang number ng isa’t isa ay hindi pa niya nababasa mga text ko sa kaniya, she’s busy? Mali ba number na tinype ko? Sheyt hindi ko pa naman dinouble check aishhhh.

“Nagkita na kayo ni Ellaine na matagal mong hinahanap, ano na balak mo?” Timothee asked

“Ayokong madaliin”

“Tumatakbo ang oras Triago, baka mamaya sa kakasabi mo niyan may makauna na sayo”

“Gago”

Tumawa ito “totoo naman, one night stand lang naman ang nangyari––wait sabi mo wala ka sa katinuan nun paano kung hindi siya ang nasa kama mo mung ganing iyon?”

Timothee already knew about what happened that night because he was my friend and the Doctor said it was better to just talk to Timothee so his mind wouldn’t be distracted by what happened to him. So I just told him about Ellaine and me.

“I’m sure it’s her, we entered the room together….”

He lightly slapped the back of his hand on my chest.

“I have a friend who is in the same situation as you, who also met at a party, the only difference is that they were drunk and then went into the room and the woman left for a while, tapos nung bumalik sa kwarto he thought it was still the same girl he had been with all night at the party.” Tumingala ako upang tignan ang kaibigan “it turns out naka sex niya yung lasing niyang kaibigang babae na kasama niya na since bata pa sila.”

“How did your friend find out? He just wake up in the morning with his friend in bed next to him?” Curious kong tanong

“Yeah, tama ka”

I fell silent and looked back at the ceiling. That morning I woke up with Ellaine no longer by my side, and that’s common in situations like that, so I’m one hundred percent sure that it wasn’t someone else in the room with me that night.

Kaya bakit ako kakabahan?

“Why don’t you just ask her if she’s really the one you’re with? Just to make sure na siya talaga” pinantayan na ako ni Timothee at pareho na kaming nakatingin sa kisame

“I don’t want to just open that topic to her and then I don’t need to ask because I know she’s really the one I’m with.”

Tumango ito at hindi na nangulit pa.

When Timothee’s parents arrived, I bid goodbye dahil kailangan ko nang umuwi dahil malapit na dumilim ang kalangitan.

Tahimik lang akong nag da drive, paulit ulit pumapasok sa utak ko yung sinabi at kinuwento sa akin ni Timothee.

May tiwala ka at sigurdo ka, Mason, pero bakit hindi maalis sa isip mo ang tanong ni Timothee? Bakit ngayon ay nag aalangan ka?

Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi ng mapark na ang kotse, pumasok ako sa loob ng bahay na hindi parin mawala sa isip ang mga narinig kanina. Calm down, Mason….kung iba man ang nakasama mo sa kwarto ng gabing iyon, sino naman?

Nahinto ako sa paglalakad ng makita si Triago na bumaba ng hagdan mukhang kakatapos lang maligo dahil basa pa ang buhok. Hindi ako nito napansin at pumunta sa tabi ni Dad na nasa sala at may mga papers na nakalatag sa table.

I cleared my throat and faked a cough.

Sabay silang napatingin sa akin.

“Galing ako sa hospital, binisita ko lang si Timothee, k…kaya ako nagabihan” what the fuck is that stutter, Mason?!

“Go with Triago tomorrow morning, uuwi siya sa kanila.” Dad said

Hindi nagsalita si Triago at inalis ang tingin sa akin at pinagpatuloy ang binabasa sa isa sa mga papers ni Dad.

“I think Triago doesn’t want me to come with him”

Nilingon ni Dad si Triago “is that true, hijo?”

“Did you hear me say that?” Triago said coldly to me without looking.

I tilted my head and scratch my nape “no”

Hindi na nila ako pinansin na dalawa kaya umakyat nalang din ako at pumasok sa kwarto.

Their house is so beautiful, it feels like I’m entering a museum. There are so many paintings and different designs of vases and antique furniture, I never thought that Uncle Patrick would be so fond of this.

Wala si Uncle Patrick dahil sabi ng helper nila Triago ay may pinuntahan daw at nagmamadali kanina. I’m just behind Triago and following him. Hindi niya ako pinapansin kaninang umaga at akala ko nga ay hindi talaga kami tuloy kaya itutulog ko nalang sana kaso kinatok naman ako ng helper at sabi na kanina pa daw naghihintay sa akin si Triago sa kotse, malay ko bang naghihintay pala siya.

Umakyat kami sa hagdan at sa second floor ay bumungad sa akin kaagad ang malaking sala at may billiard table pa, may nadaanan din akong kwarto na may sign na ‘Cinema room’ ‘gym’ at marami pang iba.

Gaano kayaman sila Tito Patrick?

With so much to do at Triago’s house, I wondered why he wanted to stay at our house. Maybe if I were in Triago’s position, hindi na ako lalabas ng bahay.

Triago stopped at the brown door and opened it.

“You will stay here for two nights, if you need anything, just call the helpers.” He said

I entered the room, glanced around and what can I say? This room is very beautiful.

I put the bag down on the bed and looked at Triago who was leaning against the door with one hand in his pants pocket and the other still holding the doorknob.

Titingin nalang siya? Wala siyang sasabihin?

He noticed that I was waiting for him to speak so he straightened up and licked his lower lip.

“My room is right next to this room and feel free to roam around, feel at home.” Sinarado na niya ang pinto kaya muling tumahimik ang paligid, i exhaled and start looking around the room.

BD27

I’m here in the kitchen with Triago’s helpers who are cooking for lunch.

I’ve been here for a while now and I’m eating chips that I got from the pantry, sabi nila ay natutuwa sila sa akin dahil nakakita sila ng bagong mukha dito sa bahay and they say there’s hardly anyone in the house because Uncle Patrick is always abroad and Triago rarely comes home because he lives in a condo, uuwi lang si Triago kapag gusto lang niya at kasama ang mga kaibigan niya.

I asked if Triago brings a woman home and they told me that their boss can’t really avoid bringing a woman because he’s also a man and has needs.

“Noon nga dala-dalawa pa ang dala niyang babae–huff” tinakpan ng matandang babae ang bibig ng dalaga

“Ang bibig mo Budang” saway sa kaniya ng matanda

“Sorry po Sir” hinging paumanhin ni Budang sa akin at napakamot pa ito ng batok at bumalik sa paghihiwa nang patatas “It’s ok, I know he’s really like that.”

They didn’t continue the topic that Triago was involved and I didn’t insist anymore at hinayaan nalang, inaakala siguro nila na isusumbong ko sila, hindi naman ako tattletale eh, kapag may sekreto na sinabi sa akin ay hindi naman ako mahilig na ikwento sa iba. Pinagkatiwalaan akong kwentuhan kaya hindi ko sisirain ang tiwala na iyon—pero minsan nakakalimutan ko din mga nakekwento sa akin kaya wala lang din.

I left the kitchen with the chips that I hadn’t finished yet.

Babalik nalang siguro ako sa kwarto, bumaba lang naman ako para kumuha nang snacks eh.

Since I decided to go back to my room, I climbed the stairs and when I got to the second floor, I heard a loud noise so I was curious to know where it was coming from. The closer I get, the louder it gets.

As soon as I stopped in front of the slight opened room, the sound also stopped. “Vocalist pasok!”

“lets try “feeling good by Michael Bublè”

“Bagay yun sa boses mo”

“Let’s start”

Sumilip ako sa nakaawang na pintuan at nakita ko si Triago at ang mga kaibigan niya. Ash is the lead guitarist, his twin is on bass, Hellion is on piano, Tolentino is on drums, and lastly, Triago left his seat on the black couch and took a position in front of the mic. Marunong siyang kumanta? May banda ba sila? Wow, hindi ko ineexpect na may session pala silang ganap dito.

Hindi lang pala sa basag ulo at pangkukupal ang ginagawa nila.

“Mic check, mic check” Triago said and tap the mic

“Simula na” sabi ni Tolentino

“Nice” segunda ni Ash they started playing the instruments, Triago combed his hair with his fingers. he’s wearing a black polo with sleeves rolled up to his elbow and the four buttons are open so you can see his tattoo.

Partner with black pants and black shoes, he’s all black today. he’s also wearing his anchor necklace, piercing and silver bracelet. I cant deny his sex appeal is strong now––fuck me his sex appeal is always strong.

Birds flying high

You know how i feel

Sun in the sky

You know how i feel

Breeze driftin’ on by

You know how i feel

Muntik ko nang mabitawan ang hawak na chips ng marinig ang boses ni Triago.

His voice is so sultry, with every word he sings it seems like he’s seducing you to the point that you can’t take your eyes off him.

Its a new dawn

Its a new day

Its a new life

For me

And im feeling good

Im feeling good

The way he holds the mic is very seductive, isa siya sa tinatawag na “makalaglag panty”

The song is over and I still can’t seem to get over it. There’s no malice in me praising him now. I’m just amazed because he knows how to sing, that’s all and nothing else.

Pumalakpak ang mga kaibigan ni Triago at pinuri siya kaya umalis na ako doon dahil baka makita pa akong sumisilip at baka kung ano pa ang sabihin. Pumasok na ako sa loob ng kwarto na si Triago parin ang laman ng utak, i guess nagalingan lang talaga ako sa kaniya ngayon.

“Why is it hot here?” Bukas naman yung aircon

Inalis ko ang pang itaas na damit dahil pinagpapawisan nalang ako bigla, pinalakasan ko ang lamig ng aircon ngunit mas uminit ang pakiramdam ko and suddenly…..I looked at my crotch and I saw my dick, why is it fucking hard right now?! What the fuck?! What the hell?!

The chips I was carrying fell to the floor.

No way! no fucking way! are you kidding me right now? my body is betraying me!

Bakit ako tinitigasan?!

I can’t get Triago out of my mind, which makes me feel even hotter now, so much that I’m pulling my hair and I don’t know why I’m feeling this way!

“Fuck”

Napatalon ako sa gulat ng may kumatok sa pintuan ko.

Hindi ko alam ang gagawin at halata ang bakat sa gitna ko.

“Mason”

Heaving breathing when i heard Triago’s voice, is there something wrong with the chips i ate? i picked up the chips and read what the ingredients were but everything was normal so why am i like this?

“Hey, i’m going in”

“No!” Mabilis akong pumunta sa pintuan at nilock iyon

“Open the door”

“N…nagbibihis ako, leave!”

“Bumaba kana, kakain na”

“Yeah, susunod ako”

I heard his footsteps walking away so I quickly went to the bathroom and took another shower, I wanted to jerk off but not right now especially since Triago was all I had on my mind right now.

I acted cool when I entered the dining room, Triago’s friends looked at me, Ashton even whistled when he saw me and elbowed his twin while Hellion shook his head and looked at Triago who was in the middle and Tolentino who was in a bad mood again when he saw me.

Umupo ako sa malayo sa kanila, pahaba kasi ang lamesa nila Triago at nasa magkabilaang dulo kami nakapwesto ni Triago.

“Inuwi na pala” sabi ni Ash

“Hindi mo naman sinabi bossing na sumakses ka” sunod na sabi ni Ashton

“Sumakses talaga!” Ash

“Why is he here?” Inis na tanong ni Tolentino sa mga kaibigan

“Ang layo mo naman Mason, lumapit ka dito hindi naman kami mangangagat” pagpapalapit sa akin ni Hellion

“Im fine here” sagot ko

Nagpasalamat ako sa helper na naglapag ng pagkain sa harapan ko, hindi ko na sila pinansin pa at inabala nalang ang sarili sa pagkain na nasa harapan.

“Yung “Always” nalang kaya“

At bumalik na sila sa kanilang pag uusap.

They only talk about cars, sometimes they talk differently, but they always come back to the topic of cars.

“Do you love cars? Mason?” Umangat ang tingin ko at tinignan si Hellion

“Uhmm not really” i answered

“Anong gusto mo? Yung matangkad ba at may tattoo—” natigil si Ash sa sinasabi dahil tinakpan ni Ashton ang bibig nito

“Kung ano ano nanaman sinasabi ng bunganga mo!” Saway ng kambal nito

Nagtama ang tingin namin ni Triago, humigpit ang hawak ko sa kutsara at tinidor ng may kakaiba nanaman akong naramdaman sa ibaba. Do i need to go to the Doctor? This is not normal anymore, i’m getting a boner to a man that i don’t want.

BD28

“Hey, wanna drink with us?” Hellion said at pinakita sa akin ang mga dalang beer

“Bakit mo pa inaaya yan?” Sabi ni Tolentino na napadaan sa harapan namin at may mga dalang pagkain na mukhang gagawin nilang pulutan

“Don’t listen to him, ano? Sama kana para naman may makausap ka habang nandito ka sa teritoryo ni Triago. Hindi magandang nagkukulong sa kwarto, have fun and enjoy every hours na nandito ka” pagpipilit pa ni Hellion

Who is he to say that it’s not good to lock yourself in a room? After all, I would rather lock myself in a room than socialize with people I’m not close to and since I stepped foot in Triago’s house, I haven’t enjoyed it anymore so don’t tell me to enjoy every hour I’m here.

Iniwasan kong samaan siya ng tingin, ayoko siyang bigyan ng attitude dahil sa kanilang magbabarkada siya lang ang mabait sa akin, wala naman akong paki kung nasa loob ang kulo niya as long na mabait siya sa akin ay hindi ko siya papakitaan ng hindi magandang ugali.

Napangiti si Hellion sa akin ng kunin ko ang isanhg box ng beer na buhat niya.

“Nice!” Natutuwa niyang sabi

Dalawa ang sala nila Triago, yung isa ay nasa harapan at doon pinupunta ang mga bisita habang dito naman sa sala sa likod ay mukhang tambayan lang nilang magkakaibigan. Hindi pa ako nakakalibot sa buong bahay kaya hindi ko pa alam kung ano pa meron, wala din naman akong planong maglibot libot pa dahil hindi naman ako magtatagal dito.

Kating kati na nga akong makauwi eh.

“Mason is here, he’s going to join us!!” Malakas na sabi ni Hellion at binaba na namin sa gilid ng kahoy na lamesa ang dalang mga box ng beer

“Have fun with us” Ash yelled

“The more, the merrier” Ashton

“Tsk” Tolentino with a grumpy face

Hellion patted my back and sat down next to Tolentino who was sitting on the blue bean bag. I looked for a seat, Ash pushed his twin so there was a space next to them but it was close to Triago and I didn’t want to sit near him so I just took a bean bag on the side and sat down near Hellion.

“They’re coming” rinig kong sabi ni Tolentino at may pinakita sa mga kaibigan sa phone niya.

“Who?” Curious na tanong ni Hellion

“Paris and her friends” sagot ni Tolentino habang nagtitipa sa phone

Kumuha na ako ng isang beer na nasa ibabaw ng lamesa at binuksan iyon gamit lamang ang hintuturo sa kanang kamay. May babae pa pala silang pinapunta, akala ko sila sila lang. Well, ano pa ba ang aasahan ko sa mga ito? Syempre hindi mawawala ang mga babae kapag sila ang magkakasama, wala naman akong party na nakita na kapag nandoon sila ay walang babae.

“Sunduin ko lang sila sa labas” tumayo si Tolentino

“Sama kami!” Sabi ng dalawang kambal at tumayo na din

Naiwan kaming tatlo

Don’t you dare leave Hellion––

“Shit, nakalimutan ko yung ice” napa face palm ito at mabilis na umalis sa tabi ko

Shit.

I bit my lower lip and pretended to be busy reading the writing on the beer I was holding. How long did it take them to get back? It seems like it was a wrong decision for me to come here. I wish I had just gone up and locked myself in the room again.

“Why do you look like a scared cat now?” Triago asked

Me? Scared cat? Huh! Asshole! Ayoko lang kausapin ka!

“Why don’t you look at me?”

Dahil ayokong isipin niyang natatakot ako ay nilingon ko siya at tinaasan ng kilay, He was sitting on the single sofa with one hand resting on the armrest and holding a beer while the other hand was on his thigh.

Makasabi siyang takot ako pero siya itong hindi naman ako pinapansin ng ilang araw. Pinansin niya lang ako nung nandito na ako sa kanila pero magsasalita lang siya kapag kinakailangan.

“Happy?” Inis kong sabi

Uminom siya sa hawak na beer at hindi inaalis ang tingin sa akin.

I gulped at nag iwas ng tingin.

“Are you comfortable in your room? Do you need anything? I put a lot of pillows in the room because I noticed that you have a lot of pillows in your room.”

That’s why I’m surprised because there are so many pillows. I love having lots of pillows because when I was a kid, when I didn’t have anyone next to me in bed, I would put pillows all around because I believed that if there were lots of pillows, no ghost would come near me.

“How about your bathroom? May kailangan—”

“Look Triago, hindi naman ako magtatagal dito kaya wala kang dapat ipag alala pa.” Pagpapatigil ko sa kaniya

“You’ll never know” he whispered kaya hindi ko narinig “why don’t you want to sit beside me? Come here, sit with me” He tapped the couch near him.

“Ayoko, ok na ako dito”

“Hindi mo naman tinanong kung ayos ba sa akin na nandiyan ka at malayo sa akin” sinamaan ko siya ng tingin “How can I take care of you when you’re drunk kung malayo ka sa akin?”

“Fuck off Triago, i can handle myself!”

He shrugged

Maya maya pa ay dumating na sila Tolentino at may mga kasamang babae. That’s why Hellion took so long because he also joined in picking up the women.

“Oh gosh, i miss you” nagmamadaling lumapit ang isang babae kay Triago at walang pagdadalawang isip na umupo sa hita ni Triago, Her hands wrapped around Triago’s neck like a snake.

“Woah” tinignan ako ng mga kaibigan ni Triago and i don’t know why

Nagsipuntahan na sila sa kanilang mga pwesto at ang mga babae naman ay nagsilapit na sa mga kasama ko, akala ko nga ay walang lalapit sa akin pero bigla nalang may yumakap sa braso ko. Hindi ko nagustuhan ang ginawa nito kaya pinaalis ko siya sa tabi ko, nagdadabog siyang lumapit nalang sa kambal na inalo din siya.

“Sorry at hindi ko nasabi sayo na may mga babae” hinging paumanhin ni Hellion

Parehas kaming dalawa na walang babae na katabi.

“Cheers?”

Tinaas ko ang hawak na beer at nilapit sa beer ni Hellion “cheers”

I tried not to look at Triago’s side but I couldn’t because I kept looking at them. Si Paris ang babaeng nakaupo sa hita niya, siya yung katabi din ni Triago nung gabi na hinila ako ni Tolentino at pinaharap sa kanila. That’s why her face and name seems familiar.

“Why don’t we play a game?” Sabi ni Paris at hinalikan ang noo ni Triago

Triago is just sitting there like a king. Fucker.

“Never have i ever” dagdag ni Paris

Sumang ayon naman sila.

“Alam niyo naman siguro how to play that game, right? Take turns saying somethig they’ve never done, and anyone who has done it takes a drink” she said and her girls love her idea.“i’m going first” kumuha na ito ng beer at binuksan, lahat kami ay may mga beer na hawak.

“Never have i ever gotten a…hickey” lahat kami ay uminom

Sunod ay si Hellion “never have i ever kissed more than one person in one night” napahiyaw sa saya ang nasa paligid ng dalawang beer ang ininom ni Helliom at ng maubos ay itinaas niya iyon at pinakitang inubos niya talaga

How can someone do that?

Sunod sunod na silang nagsalita hanggang mapunta na sa akin kaya nag isip kaagad ako ng sasabihin “never have i ever….laughed so hard i cried”

Napatingin sila sa akin na para bang disappointed sa sinabi ko.

Dahil naging ackward na ang paligid ay nagsalita na si Ashton.

“Never have i ever been caught having sex” napatingin ako kay Triago, napangisi ito at uminom.

“Never have i ever fantasized about fucking someone i’m playing this game with” Ashton shouted

Halos lahat sila ay uminom, ang hindi lang si Hellion at ako.

Muli akong tumingin kay Triago, nakatingin na pala ito sa akin. Tinaas niya ang beer na hawak, pinakikita niya sa akin iyon…..maya maya pa ay inilapit niya sa bibig at nakatingin lang siya sa akin habang iniinom ang beer hanggang maubos. He licked his lower lip at shinoot ang walang laman na beer sa bin na malapit lang sa kaniya. Ako lang ang nakakita sa ginawa niya dahil busy ang lahat sa tawanan at landian.

The last one to speak was Triago, who had one hand on Paris’ waist.

He acted like he was thinking of something to say.

“Never have i ever……made out with someone who’s under influence”

He said that slowly.

Napakunot ang noo ko, alam ba niya?

he drank the beer.

I quickly drank mine.

BD29

Lumalalim na ang gabi and I’m still here drinking with them, sumasali ako sa usapan minsan dahil nararamdaman kong gusto din nila akong kausapin maliban nalang kay Tolentino, siya nalang ata ang talagang masama ang timpla kapag ako ang nakikita, hindi ko naman pinapatulan dahil nakatatak sa utak ko na hindi ako papatol sa immature na tao.

Mas naging comfortable ako sa circle nila dahil kay Hellion, hindi niya hinahayaan na ma out of place ako, kapag may topic na hindi ko masiyadong gets ay pinapaintindi niya sa akin at mas nagustuhan ko pa ay yung nirerespeto niya kapag gusto ko munang manahimik.

Nagsihiyawan ang mga kasama ko nang bumalik si Ashton na may bibit na bagong biling mga beer, halatang wala pang tama ang mga kasama ko dahil napaka energetic pa nila, sabagay mukhang batak sila sa alak kaya parang tubig nalang sa kanila ito.

While sipping my beer, I couldn’t help but turn my head to look at Triago.

Paris and he have their faces close together and talking about something that only they can hear. They are both smiling at each other but it is obvious that their smiles are tinged with flirtatiousness.

Kanina pa humihimas himas ang palad ni Triago sa hita ni Paris.

“Halatang hindi ka mabilis malasing” naalis lang ang tingin ko sa dalawa dahil kinausap ako ni Hellion

“Ah yeah”

“Kanina pa kita nakikitang nakatingin sa dalawa ah” nakangiti nitong sabi sa akin

Umayos ako ng upo “nakakadistract lang sila”

“Hmm”

Why is he smiling?

“Paris and Triago have known each other for a long time, they were a couple before but they just broke up because they both cheated on each other then a few months later we saw them together again. It seems like they are just flirting with each other plus fuck buddy” he explained

Halata naman sa kanilang dalawa na hindi seryoso sa isa’t isa, the way they looked at each other ay purong libog at landian lang.

“How about you? May ka fuck buddy ka ba?” He asked

“Wala akong balak na magkaroon ng fuck buddy, hindi ko gusto yung ganun. Ano yun? Kapag naiinitan tsaka lang kailangan?”

“Ohh so one night stand?”

Bigla kong naalala si Ellaine.

Tumango ako

“May nagugustuhan kana ba ngayon?” Why is he asking me so many questions now?

“Yeah”

“Who?”

Hindi ko siya sinagot at nabasa naman niya ang mood ko kaya tinapik nalang niya ang braso ko at sumali na sa usapan ng mga kaibigan niya.

My phone rang so I left them and went out of the house to answer the call. I smiled and leaned against the wall when I heard the voice I had been waiting to hear for a long time.

She immediately apologized because she said she was very busy, which is why she couldn’t call or text me.

“It’s fine, how are you?”

“My schedule will be fine next week so….see you again? on Monday? Are you doing anything on Monday?”

“I’m free on Monday, I’ll pick you up…just text me your address or where you want me to pick you up.”

“Where are you?”

“Uhmm sa bahay ng kaibigan ko” pagsisinungaling ko “dalawang gabi lang ako dito, monday morning babalik na ako sa bahay”

“I miss you, Mason”

Hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti, kinagat ko ang ibabang labi at napayuko. I brushed my hair using my fingers, fuck. Tangina, kinikilig ako! This is not me!

“Nandiyan ka pa ba? Sorry sorry, nabigla ba kita?” Kinakabahan niyang tanong sa akin

“A..ayos lang sa akin, i miss you too” naramdaman ko ang pisngi na uminit and i know that i’m fucking blushing right now.

Nagpaalam na ito at pinatay na ang tawag, nakangiti parin ako at mukhang hindi na maaalis hanggang pag gising ko bukas.

Hindi na ako bumalik pa sa likod dahil gusto ko na din naman magpahinga, pumunta muna ako sa kusina at kumuha nang malamig na tubig para iakyat sa kwarto dahil para hindi na ako bumaba pa kapag nagising ako mamayang madaling araw dahil nauuhaw ako.

Umakyat na ako sa hagdan at inilagay na ang phone sa bulsa ng shorts na suot ko. Habang papalapit na sa kwarto ay nakakarinig na ako ng ungol, napakunot ang noo ko at napansin kong nakaawang ang pinto nang kwarto ni Triago.

“A…ang sarap Triago, ahhh gosh, ah ah”

Sila Triago nga.

I almost cursed myself when I couldn’t help but walk to the front of Triago’s room and peeked in.

“Fuck you, ahhh fuck you” ungol ni Triago habang nakahawak sa magkabilaang balakang ni Paris at malakas itong binabayo

They are no longer wearing clothes, everything is on the floor…..Paris’s face is buried in the bed because the two of them are in dog style. Triago is cursing while fucking her, i can’t stop looking at Triago’s Godly body, the way he pound her, the way his hands roamed around her body, the way he slap her butt until it became red and swollen, the way his sweat runs down his body. He’s hot.

Binaliktad niya si Paris habang hindi inaalis ang alaga sa loob niya, his one hand wrap around her neck, and the other grip her breast and starts to pound again.

“I’m c…cumming ahh stop ahhhh Triago! Ahhh” she arched her back

“Walang titigil hangga’t wala akong sinasabi” he said at lumabas ang ugat sa leeg niya ng halos masira na ang kama sa kakabayo niya.

Aalis na sana ako but my elbow accidentally hit the vase on the side, making a noise that caused Triago to stop and before he could turn around to where I was, I ran to my room and quickly locked it. My heart was beating fast because I was almost caught!

I lay down on the bed and covered my eyes with the back of my palm, while looking at Triago earlier….my mind was in a mess, especially the one inside my shorts.

Am I attracted to Triago? But I’m straight, I groaned and looked at my shorts, which were already bulging.

Sumasakit na ang puson ko and i need to release.

Ahh I know why I’m like this, I’m not attracted to Triago i just haven’t been able to get laid in a long time so my body heats up quickly and having a boner! Silly me hahahahaha.

THIRD PERSON POV:

“Triago, why?”

Triago is smirking while looking at the slightly open door.

“Who is that?” Paris asked again

“Someone is watching” he said under his breath

“Hindi kita narinig—ahhh Triago!”

“Don’t worry baby, the day will come when you will be under me.” Triago said habang iniimagine na si Mason ang nasa kama niya ngayon. “Fuck ahh, tangina ka, ang sarap mo”

(Tots about this story?? So tahimik huhuness, mukhang gusto na akong tambangan dahil may bago nanaman akong story kaysa mag update sa mga on going eh hahahahahaha xoriiiiiiii, lovelots mystiessssss!!!! Enjoy reading, GOMA lang sakalam!)

BD30

“Nagpapunta ka nanaman ng babae dito, Triago? Mason is here, I told you that while he is here, avoid letting women come to the house.” Pinapagalitan ni Tito Patrick si Triago

Nalaman kasi niya na nagpapunta si Triago ng mga babae dito kagabi.

Kakauwi lang ni Tito Patrick at imbes magpahinga muna ay binubungangaan si Triago na kakagising palang. Nasa sala silang dalawa habang ako naman ay nandito sa second floor, nakikinig at sumisilip lang ako, ayoko muna bumaba dahil nahihiya ako kay Tito Patrick kahit wala naman akong kasalanan na ginawa kagabi.

Nagsiuwian na ang mga kaibigan ni Triago, hindi ko nga alam kung anong oras umuwi basta pagka gising ko ay wala na sila dito.

Humikab si Triago at halatang hindi nakikinig sa tatay.

“Itigil mo yang pambababae mo dahil baka mamaya ay bigla kang maging tatay”

Triago groaned “i’m using a protection” he said

“May mga kilala akong gumagamit ng protection pero nakakabuntis parin kaya huwag kang masiyadong magpakampante”

Natigil na si Tito Patrick sa pagsasalita kaya nag ipon muna ako ng lakas ng loob bago bumaba ng hagdan. Nagtama kaagad ang mata namin ni Triago, ngumisi siya na ikinataas ng aking kilay. I averted my gaze from him and approached Tito Patrick, nagmano ako as a sign of respect.

“Gising kana pala, uuwi kana ba mamaya?” He asked

“Bukas pa siya uuwi” si Triago ang sumagot

“Wala naman bang binibigay na problema tong anak ko habang nandito ka?” Umupo ako sa tabi ni Tito Patrick

Maraming problema ang binibigay sa akin ng anak niyo Tito kaya sana naman hindi na siya sumama sa pagbalik ko sa amin at dito nalang siya—may condo naman siya diba? Doon nalang sana siya kung ayaw niya man mag stay dito para naman wala na akong sakit ng ulo.

Umiling ako kay Tito Patrick.

Uncle Patrick is talkative, he tells me a lot of stories, especially when he was still studying…he also told me how he and dad became friends, I just listened because I also wanted to know the story of why he and dad became close.

It’s obvious to him that he really treasures being friends with my dad. Maybe that’s why they want Triago and I to be friends too, so that when we grow old, there will still be someone by your side. Unfortunately i don’t want Triago to stay by my side, i want him gone. GONE!

“May girlfriend kana ba?” Uncle changing the topic

“Wala pa naman po” sagot ko

“Bakit wala pa? Baka naman kagaya ka din dito sa anak kong kabilaan ang babae”

“I’m not like that, Tito.”

“May natitipuhan kana?”

Hindi ako nakasagot kaya napangiti si Tito Patrick at tinapik ang kaliwang balikat ko.

“Mukhang meron na nga”

“Sino naman yun?” Singit nanaman ni Triago

Nilingon ko si Triago, hindi na maganda ang timpla niya para nanaman siyang mangangain ng buhay.

Ano naman sa kaniya? Why does he care? Did I bother him when he was fucking with someone? Seeing someone? Kissing someone? Making out with someone? Right? So why is it such a big deal to him when I like someone?

“Anong pangalan?” Tanong nanaman niya

“Huwag mong pilitin Triago, baka nahihiya pang sabihin” sabi ni Tito Patrick

“Maghihilamos lang po ako tito” tumayo na ako

“Sige, bumaba ka din kaagad at sabay na tayo kumain ng breakfast kasi mamaya aalis nanaman ako. Busy hehehe”

Both he and dad are very busy, they don’t spend much time at home, they are always leaving and working. I really promise to myself that when i reach that age, hindi ko ilulugmok ang sarili ko sa trabaho.

Umalis na ako sa sala at hindi pinansin si Triago na tinatawag ako, nararamdaman ko na sinusundan niya ako kaya nilalakihan ko ang hakbang ko para hindi niya ako mapantayan.

Like before, he stopped me from closing the bedroom door. He went inside and locked it so I glared at him, what was his problem again? Kailan ba siya titigil? Kailan ba ako magkakaroon ng peace of mind yung pang matagalan?

“I’m asking who it is, right? So why don’t you answer?” he said angrily as he stepped closer to me

I, on the other hand, kept backing away until my back hit the cabinet and he completely cornered me.

“Sino yun?” He asked again

I gulped and my emotions started to stir, he was so close to me…his breath was hitting my face, I could feel the heat of his body against mine, he was so close…I couldn’t push him away.

I don’t know where to look, I can’t look into his eyes because there’s a kind of heat filling inside me. Napamura ako sa isipan ng maramdaman na may tumitigas nanaman sa gitna ko, i’m wearing a fucking shorts! It’s easy to see if i’m having a boner and i know when he looks down he will see it!

I want to push him but I can’t move my hands.

I saw the rise and fall of his Adam’s apple.

I noticed that his breathing was getting faster and the two hands on both side of my head were shaking. That’s when I decided to look into his eyes and there I saw Triago looking at me like a hungry animal ready to devour me.

“T…Triago”

His gaze dropped to my lips and I couldn’t help but look at his lips too.

My body is betraying me.

“How was the show you saw last night?” He asked in a husky voice “Did you like it? Do you want to experience it?”

“G…go away—”

“You wouldn’t get a boner from someone you don’t like, right?” Ngisi nitong sabi

One of his hands started to roam my body, I closed my eyes and looked up slightly as I felt his fingers rubbing my chest down my stomach until they reached the garter of the shorts I was wearing.

“Your eyes are clearly begging me to touch you.” He whispered

Don’t give up Mason, don’t let him do this to you. Your having a boner because it’s morning and men really do get boners in the morning, and you said last night that the reason you’re feeling this way is because you haven’t gotten laid in a long time.

He’s clearly teasing you like he always does to you, maybe he’s laughing at you in his head because you’re letting him touch you, this isn’t you Mason you’re better than this don’t let him make you regret it later….you don’t like him, remember?

When I came back to my senses, I stopped his hand from pulling down my shorts. I left in front of him and hurriedly fixed myself.

“Stop teasing me, Triago!” Inis kong sabi

he poked his inside cheeks with his tongue.

“Come to me, let me calm your dick” seryoso ang pagkakasabi niya at wala man lang akong maramdaman na nagbibiro siya.

He raised a hand and motioned for me to come to him.

My eyes widened and I covered my crotch with my hand.

“Subukan mong lumapit at isusumbong kita kay Tito Patrick!” Banta ko

“What are you? A Child?”

“Umalis kana sa kwarto ko, Triago.”

“Why don’t you just admit to yourself that you’re attracted to me?”

Ang yabang!

“Hindi tayo talo!”

“Shut up and just come closer to me”

“Ayoko!”

“Lalapit ka o ako ang lalapit sayo?”

“T…Triago, please, leave me alone”

I’m scared, I’m scared that I might not be able to control myself anymore. I’m confused about my feelings, I don’t want to regret it, I just hope he listens to me and leaves my room.

Why do I feel this way? I wasn’t like this before, right? Why all of a sudden? Is it because I’m always with him? I need to stay away from him, this is not good anymore. I promise that I’ll stay away from him when I get back home, yes, that’s right, I’ll be the one to stay away, this strange feeling I have towards him will also disappear.

“Are you sure, you want me to leave? Why does your body say otherwise? Hmm?”

He starts to take off his top, showing his godly and flawless body. His tattoos immediately showed up, which really suited him and made him look even more of a bad boy. I’ve complimented him about this before, but only in my mind, and now I’m admiring his body again.

Shit. Bakit ayaw niyang tumigil?!

“Is this what you wanted?” He said showing his body

“L…leave, Triago….leave. Go away, please”

“I don’t care if you will hate me after this baby, you can’t stop me now.”

Nakita ko siyang papalapit nanaman sa akin kaya nang makalapit na siya ay kusa nalang tumaas ang paa ko at natamaan ang gitna niya, napahugis 0 ang kaniyang bibig at dahan dahan napaluhod habang hawak hawak ang alaga na nasaktan. Namula kaagad ang kaniyang mukha.

“Fuckkkkk” he shouted in pain

“Sorry, not sorry” nginitian ko siya bago ako tumakbo palabas

“MASON, COME BACK HERE!!!”

(Ang gulo ng betlog mo, Mason)

BD31

I changed clothes first in the car, because I left the house in my uniform because I knew that dad would ask me a lot of questions about why I wasn’t going to school, especially Triago, who might be in a different mood for reasons I didn’t know.

Hindi naman masamang mag absent kahit isang araw, atsaka sinabi ko naman na kay Ellaine na wala kaming gagawin ngayong araw….well meron naman kaso kaya ko naman habulin.

Hindi ko din naman kasi alam kung kailan nanaman ang susunod niyang aya, lagi kasi siyang busy kaya hindi ko na sasayangin pa yung pagkakataon.

Lumabas na ako sa kotse nang makapagpalit na. I immediately saw Ellain wearing a blue puffy dress and white sandals, she was pouting while looking at the phone, hinihintay niya siguro ang text ko. When she saw me she immediately smiled and stood up to hug me, I caressed her back.

“Akala ko hindi mo ako susulputin” bumitaw na ito sa pagkakayakap sa akin “magtatampo na sana ako eh”

“Hindi ko magagawa sayo yun”

Nakabraid ang buhok niya kaya para siyang bata tignan, it suits her.

“Halika na?” Aya niya

Pumasok kami sa loob ng building, she had already reserved a room so we just looked for our room number and when we found it, we went in together. It’s a KTV bar…she said she likes to sing so she thought of hanging out with me here. Wala din naman akong angal, kung saan niya gusto ay doon ako, basta kasama siya ay G lang ako.

The surroundings are dark and the only lights are the LED strip lights, party ball lights and the light coming from the TV screen hanging from the ceiling.

Ellaine excitedly put her things down on the long leather couch and immediately approached the song book. She even showed it to me so I nodded and smiled at her.

Two people came in with food and a bottle of wine. They placed it on the table and asked if we still had an order, but it looked like it was already complete, so I just thanked them and they left the room.

“Look and listen, Mason” kinuha nito ang mic ng mailagay na ang napiling kanta

I’ve been cheated by you since I don’t know when

So I made up my mind, it must come to an end

Look at me now, will I ever learn?

I don’t know how, but I suddenly lose control

There’s a fire within my soul

Nagsimula na siyang kumanta.

Mamma mia, here I go again

My, my, how can I resist you?

Mamma mia, does it show again?

My, my, just how much I’ve missed you?

Inaya niya akong tumayo kaya tumayo na ako at nilapitan siya, she’s dancing while singing. She wants me to dance, so i dance at pumalapakpak pa ako sa kaniya.

Mamma mia, here I go again

My, my, how can I resist you?

Mamma mia, does it show again

My, my, just how much I’ve missed you?

“Do you like my voice?” She asked

“I love it”

“How about you? Do you want to sing?”

“Hindi ako magaling kumanta eh”

Muli nanaman siyang kumanta, ilang beses siyang kumanta habang ako ay nag che cheer lang sa kaniya dahil hindi niya ako mapilit na kumanta…hindi talaga maganda ang boses ko at nahihiya naman ako sa kaniya kaya icheer ko nalang siya.

She threw her body on the couch tiredly, her smile still big.

“I’m so happy!” She said

“Uminom ka muna ng tubig”

Tinanggap niya ang tubig na hawak ko “thank you, gusto sana sumama nang mga friends ko dito kaso sabi ko sa susunod nalang. I want to be alone with you at para hindi ka mailang”

“Wala namang problema sa akin”

“Pero sa akin meron kasi gusto kitang ma solo”

Binuksan nito ang alak at nagsalin sa dalawang shot glass.

“Can you join me for a drink?” She took the two shot glasses from the table and handed me one. We raised the shot glass together and cheered before drinking together. “Yesss”

Nagpatuloy ang pag uusap naming dalawa at ang pag inom niya ng alak, I didn’t drink too much because I was going to drive…even though my alcohol tolerance is high, I’d better drink less now because I’m going to drive him home, it’s better to be safe.

I don’t even notice the time anymore, I just enjoy watching her whenever she sings. I can already tell she’s tipsy based on her actions.

“Are you sure you don’t want to sing?” Inaabot niya ang mic sa akin ngunit umiling ako

Ngumuso ito at pinagpatuloy ang pagkanta nang matapos ay bumalik siya sa tabi ko at naghanap nalang ng pang background music namin para hindi naman sobrang tahimik ng paligid.

“Are you bored?” She asked “i don’t want you to be bored”

“I’m not bored, Ellaine” nilagay ko ang ilang strands ng buhok niya sa likod ng kaniyang tenga

“Really?” Mapupungay na ang kaniyang mga mata at dahan dahan na niyang inilalapit ang katawan sa akin.

“Ellaine, lasing kana”

“Kaya ko pa naman”

“Gusto mo na bang umuwi?”

Napaatras ang aking mukha ng ilapit niya ang mukha niya sa akin.

“Ayaw mo ba akong halikan?” Nagtataka niyang tanong dahil umiiwas ako

“Lasing kalang”

“I want you, Mason. Don’t you want me?”

We looked at each other’s lips and because I couldn’t hold back anymore, I kissed her lips.

She starts to remove my shirt and my belt, while we are kissing I suddenly remember that night. Her kiss goes down my jaw to my neck, I look at her as her kisses go down until she is kneeling in front of me and her face is facing my crotch.

She playfully smiled at me and took my cock out of my pants, she kissed it before sucking it…I closed my eyes and moaned at the pleasure she was giving me.

Hindi ko siya hinayaan na labasan sa bibig niya, hinila ko ang braso niya at pinahiga sa couch, walang hirap na inalis ko ang suot niya. She moaned when i nibbled her nipples, binasa ko ang dalawang daliri gamit ang laway niya at ipinasok sa kaniyang butas, she arched her back at napasabunot pa sa akin.

“Faster, Mason” she moaned

“Ganito ba?” Pinanood ko ang reaction niya nang bilisan ko ang paglabas masok ng daliri sa butas niya.

“Oh yes, yes, ahhhh more”

Her body trembled and I felt that she was very wet. I took off my pants and pointed my cock at her hole.

She moaned loudly when I entered her hole, her nails dug into my back, she begs me to go faster so because I know how to obey, I did what she wanted. Napuno nang ungol niya ang kwartong ito, sumasabay din ang background music na inilagay niya.

Hinuli ko ang kaniyang labi at hinalikan siya habang walang tigil ang bayo na ginagawa ko.

“

I

’m the one giving you pleasure

then you mistake me for that girl? pinapatawa mo ako Mason“

“Let me pleasure you”

“Do you want to cum?”

Napatigil kaagad ako sa ginagawa nang may mga boses ang pumasok sa utak ko.

What’s that?

“Mason, move” Ellaine

I’ve been noticing for a while now that Ellaine’s lips are far from the lips I kissed that night, there’s a big difference, even the way Ellaine holds me isn’t like before. It’s like I’m having sex with a different person.

Umuwi ako sa bahay na malalim ang iniisip.

“Napaaga ata ang uwi mo?” Bungad sa akin ni dad ng magkasalubong kami sa hagdanan

Napakamot ako sa batok “sumama pakiramdam ko kaya umuwi nalang ako”

“Ganun ba? Sige, pumunta kana sa kwarto mo para makapagpahinga ka”

“Sige, akyat na ako dad”

I went straight to the bathroom and when I took off my top uniform, my back and front were full of scratches from Ellaine, there were also hickeys on my chest….she wanted to put them on my neck but I didn’t know how to hide hickeys kaya sa chest ko muna pinalagay sa kaniya.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror, my mind was so messed up earlier that I knew she could sense that something was bothering me.

My body itself was telling me that something was really different, just when we kissed I knew something was wrong.

Baka naman kasi under influence kayo nang gabing iyon kaya talagang iba ang mararamdaman mo ngayon na hindi kayo naka dr*gs?

Yeah, baka nga dahil under influence ako that night kaya iba talaga ang tama sa akin ng pakikipagtalik kay Ellaine. Masiyado lang siguro akong nag ooverthink, fuck babawi ako sa kaniya…..hindi ko masiyado nagalingan kanina dahil hindi ako pinapatahimik ng utak ko.

I immediately put on my clothes after taking a shower and lay down on the bed to rest, I can’t—

“Masama pakiramdam mo?!”

Triago quickly came to me and placed the back of his hand on my forehead and neck, what the fuck? His entrance was surprising! Did he throw open my bedroom door? If my door breaks, I’ll make sure his body is the barrier I’ll put up!

“Did you take any medicine?” He calmly asked

“Leave my room, magpapahinga na ako”

“That’s why I didn’t see you at school earlier, Take a rest, I’ll be back later to serve you soup so you can take your medicine.” He ruffled my wet hair at umalis na sa kwarto ko.

BD32

Ellaine and I continued to meet and every time we met, something always happened between the two of us. Ellaine is wild, even in public places she really wants something to happen to us, but when I don’t agree to what she wants, she gets angry.

I don’t have a problem with having sex with her, my only problem is her habit of getting angry when she doesn’t get what she wants.

I haven’t been in class for a week straight because of her, I’m just asking Timothee to help me with the excuse letter, Timothee doesn’t know anything about the reason for my absence from class. If he finds out, he might get mad at me, and if they find out, dad might get even madder.

Lunes na ulit ngayon at sinabi ko kay Ellaine na papasok muna ako dahil baka bisitahin na ako ng adviser namin sa bahay. Nagtampo ito sa akin pero sinabi kong babawi ako sa kaniya kaya pumayag din naman siya.

Maraming bumati sa akin at tinanong kung kamusta na ako at kung magaling na ako, sinasagot ko naman sila na ayos na ako.

“Bro!!” Patakbong lumapit sa akin si Timothee na kakapasok lang din sa classroom “kamusta? Kakapasok ko lang last week tapos ikaw naman itong wala”

“Yeah, pahiram ako notes mo mamaya ah?”

“Kay Carl ka humiram, nawawala yung notes ko” umakto itong umiiyak at umupo sa harapan ko “mag checheck daw ng notes si Professor bukas”

“Really?!” Shit, kailangan ko na palang magsulat kaagad

“Goodluck, ang daming pinasulat sa amin last week kaya problemado ako kung nasaan na yung notes ko”

Tumayo ako at nilapitan si Carl na nagtitipa sa kaniyang phone.

“Hey, Carl” nilingon niya ako “can i borrow your notes?”

“Didn’t you check the group chat? I sent everything there.” Sabi niya at nilabas ang notes niya at inabot sa akin “Nandiyan na lahat, make sure na hindi mo yan mawala kagaya nang notes ng kaibigan mo na nowhere to be found. Ewan ko nalang kung makakapasa pa siya at magiging kaklase natin next school year.” He shrugged at nilingon si Timothee nagmumukmok “wala siyang ingat talaga sa gamit”

“Thanks, ibabalik ko din sayo”

Nagsimula na akong magsulat, dahil marami akong susulatin ay hindi ko na nagawa pang kumain at magliwaliw kapag vacant, nakatutok lang talaga ako sa pagsusulat para matapos ko kaagad.

The next day came and the notes were handed out. Timothee had also found his missing notes, so he returned to his seat with a big smile while I waited for my name to be called.

“Mr. Grey” tawag sa akin ni Prof kaya tumayo ako at pumunta sa kaniyang desk.

He looked at me and I could see in his eyes that he was disappointed, so I no longer expected him to comment positively about my notes.

“You were feeling unwell last week so you weren’t able to attend your classes, so I asked one of your classmates to send a copy of the notes so you could at least write while you were at home.” Pabagsak niyang nilapag ang notes ko sa gilid ko “Your notes are incomplete, you also skipped some, and what did I say? I want clean notes, not the ones that look like they were just picked up off the street!”

Napayuko ako at narinig ang mga bulungan ng mga kaklase.

“My friend is feeling unwell so he can’t take the time to write, ang mahalaga po doon ay may naipasa siya” taas kamay na pag protekta sa akin ni Timothee

“Hindi ko kailangan ng opinyon mo!” Sigaw niya sa kaibigan ko

Nag make face si Timothee.

“Take your notes and get out of my sight.”

Kinuha ko ang notes ko at bagsak ang balikat na bumalik sa kinauupuan.

I sighed when the Professor left, I can still make up for the points I lost today, babawi na lang ako.

Inaya ako ni Timothee na pumunta sa cafeteria para bumili nang makakain, kasama namin ngayon si Carl at Joseph. Nagulat na nga lang ako nang malaman na lagi silang magkasama habang wala ako eh, naging close na silang tatlo sa isa’t isa, well good for them para wala na akong marinig na bangayan between Carl and Timothee.

“Mainit ulo ni Prof kasi ang chismis ay nag away daw sila nang asawa niya” sabi ni Carl matapos namin mag order ng makakain

“Lagi naman mainit ulo nun” Timothee

“Stressful din kasi ang buwan na ito” nakayukong sabi ni Joseph “kaya siguro mabilis uminit mga ulo nila”

“Pero hindi naman tama na pahiyain niya ang kaibigan ko dahil lang sa notes! Nagkasakit nga ang tao, anong gusto niya—”

“Enough” pagpapatigil ko kay Timothee

I feel guilty because I know to myself that I neglected my studies just because of a woman, I feel even more guilty when they defend me even though I know that I lied to them, I don’t deserve protection right now.

Kinuha ko ang phone sa bulsa nang pants at tinignan kung sino ang nag text.

Ellaine: I miss you, Mason.

Mason: I have to make up for my studies so we can’t meet for now. Babawi ako sayo, sa saturday…free ka ba?

Ellaine: You promised that we would go on a date tomorrow.

Mag tatype na sana ako ngunit sunod sunod na ang text niya sa akin.

Ellaine: We were supposed to meet today, but you said you needed to pass notes, will you still pass notes tomorrow?

Ellaine: I want to see you again, Mason, so meet me tomorrow.

Ellaine: don’t break your promise to me.

“Sino ka chat mo at parang problemado ka?” Inilayo ko ang phone kay Timothee na sinusubukan na silipin kung sino ang kausap ko

“Wala” itinago ko ang phone sa bulsa

I was absent again the next day and met with Ellaine and promised myself that this would be my last absence and that it would never happen again, even if she got angry, I wouldn’t do it again. As usual, we had sex with each other again.

I was quiet when I got home, I immediately saw Triago in the living room playing PlayStation, I ignored him when he called my name. I just went straight up the stairs and entered my room.

My phone vibrated.

I answered the call.

“I didn’t mean to slap you earlier, Triago” umiiyak na sabi ni Ellaine sa kabilang linya “i’m sorry, I don’t want you to be upset with me”

Binuksan ko ang drawer at kumuha ng sigarilyo at lighter, binuksan ko ang bintana at sinindihan ang sigarilyo na hawak.

I blew out cigarette smoke while listening to Ellaine cry.

I like her but we haven’t been together long and I can already see her toxic behavior. I thought she wouldn’t be like this but what else did I expect? A person won’t really show his true nature when you’ve just met.

“Mason, talk to me”

“I’m not angry, kaya huwag ka ng umiyak”

I lied.

Galit ako dahil sinampal niya ako dahil lang sa sinabi kong hindi muna ako makikipagkita sa kaniya kapag may klase ako dahil ayoko na magkaroon ng bad grades, anong mali sa rason ko? ipinangako ko naman sa kaniya na kapag available ako ay siya ang una kong hahanapin.

Ayokong sabihin sa kaniya na galit ako dahil nararamdaman ko na hindi siya titigil hangga’t hindi ako maayos.

“Really? I just really want to be with you so much that’s why I’m like this, I don’t want you to be away from me for too long.”

“Yeah” tipid kong sabi

“I’ll wait for your texts and updates on when we’ll meet again, I’m sorry again Mason, it won’t happen again.”

Ginulo ko ang buhok at inis na binato ang sigarilyo sa labas ng bintana.

THIRD PERSON POV:

Ellaine wiped her tears and turned her body to face Brad with a smile.

“I told you” she said

“Make sure you trap him, I don’t want to take this long…so act quickly.” Walang pasensiyang sabi ni Brad at uminom ng alak

“Just relax, ang mahalaga ay nakuha ko naman ang tiwala niya, hayaan mo munang laruin ko siya bago ko ibigay sayo”

He tsked.

BD33

These past few days i can’t really focus on my studies, masiyadong ginugulo ni Ellaine ang utak ko.

I thought she understands me but she still behaves the same way, it’s been a month since she slapped me, I want to end what we have now because I can’t handle her behavior anymore but she threatens me that she will take her life if I break up with her.

I’m just sitting quietly here in the library and letting myself drown in books so that at least my brain can be diverted to other things and not just think too much about Ellaine.

“Napapansin ko na nangangayayat ka” sabi ni Timothee ng makabalik na sa harapan ko at may dalang dalawang libro

Ayaw ko sana siya isama dito sa library dahil gusto kong mapag isa kaso nag aalala daw siya sa akin kaya pilit niyang sumama kahit saan ako magpunta.

“Kalimutan mo na yun si Prof. ganun talaga yun laging namamahiya kapag hindi nasunod ang gusto niya” dagdag pa niya

Timothee and all my classmates thought that the reason I lost focus and always seemed out of sorts was because the professor had embarrassed me, i didn’t correct them because I’d rather them think that way than know that I’m like this because of a woman.

“Do you want me to buy you something to eat?” Nag aalala niyang tanong

“Don’t worry, I’ll eat later.” Thankful ako kahit papaano na merong Timothee na nasa paligid ako.

“Sigurado ka? Libre ko na, minsan lang ako manlibre”

Natawa ako at umiling “ok lang, ikaw? Kumain kana baka mamaya magutom ka habang nag kaklase”

“Hindi pa naman ako nagugutom”

“Naalala mo pa ba yung usapan natin tungkol sa gabing may naipasok ako sa kwarto––”

“Ahh oo, sabi ko pa nga baka iba yung nakaano mo, ano nangyari?” Pagputol niya sa sinasabi ko.

Sasabihin ko ba?

Nasimulan ko naman na.

Bahala na, matagal na talaga akong curious at hindi pinapatulog ng utak.

“Is it possible for your body to feel different while you are having sex and you are under the influence of drugs?” Doon ko na sinimulan magkwento at talagang nakikinig siya sa bawat words na sinasabi ko.

Matapos kong magkwento ay parang nag isip muna siya nang sasabihin.

“Yes, your libido is higher and you are more active, you are like a hungry animal that wants to devour someone, so having sex while you are under the influence feels completely different, so it’s normal for you to feel different now because you are no longer on drugs.” Mahaba niyang explanation kaya tumango ako.

Stop overthinking Mason, masiyado mo lang pinapahirapan ang sarili mo sa hindi mo matahimik na katanungan.

“Iniisip mo ba na baka iba ang nasa kwarto mo nung gabing iyon at hindi si Ellaine?” Nakakaloko itong ngumiti sa akin at tinaas baba pa ang kilay

yeah, Timothee…you’re right, every time Ellaine and I had sex, it couldn’t help but cross my mind that maybe she wasn’t really the one in my room that night, that maybe I was looking for the wrong person.

After Timothee and I talked, we went back to our classroom until class ended and we went home.

Tumigil ako sa harapan ng kwarto ni Triago, nakita ko kaagad siya na nakahiga sa kama niya habang nanonood ng action movie, nakabukas kasi ang pintuan niya kaya kitang kita siya.

Tatlong beses akong kumatok para makuha ang atensyon niya, napataas ang isa niyang kilay ng makita ako at pinause kaagad ang pinapanood.

“Need something?” He asked

I didn’t answer, I don’t know why I knocked, why did I knock?

I just looked at him and I don’t know why but when I saw him, everything that was bothering me suddenly disappeared, it was like everything suddenly became lighter when I was in front of his room, far from the annoyance and anger I always felt every time I saw him before.

“Can i join you?”

Mukha siyang nabigla sa sinabi ko.

“M..magpapalit lang ako” tinuro ko ang kwarto ko

His shocked reaction was immediately replaced by a warm smile.

“Take your time, I’ll wait for you.” He said

Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi at tumango atsaka tumalikod upang pumasok sa kwarto.

Tahimik lang akong nakahiga sa kama ni Triago, nanonood na kami ngayon ng panibagong movie dahil daw malapit na matapos yung pinapanood niya. Yakap yakap ko ang isang unan ni Triago na dapat ay ipanghaharang ko sana sa pagitan naming dalawa pero nakakahiya naman mag inarte dahil ako naman ang nang istorbo at nakisali sa panonood niya.

I have had a great sense of comfort since I lay down on Triago’s bed, the softness of his bed and the smell of Triago all around me gives me a sense of relaxation that I don’t know why I suddenly feel this way towards him.

“Hindi kana kumakain, ang laki ng pinayat mo” naalis ang tingin ko sa pinapanood at tinignan si Triago na may bakas ng pag aalala ang mukha.

“What’s going on with you? Is there something you’re not telling me? Is something bothering you?”

The softness in his voice was very visible as he told me that and shit I felt like crying in front of him and letting out whatever weight was on my chest, but I  don’t want to cry in front of him because I knew he would wonder what was happening to me, so I’d keep it to myself as long as I could.

“Ganito talaga kapag maaral” pagbibiro ko at iniwas na ang tingin sa kaniya

Ilang minuto siyang tahimik

“Don’t forget to take care of yourself and your health.”

Tumango ako

Triago’s hand fell on top of my head and began to caress it.

I don’t think I’ll be able to finish the movie because I’m already sleepy.

Triago lowered the volume of what we were watching and that’s when I fell even more sleepy. I slowly closed my eyes and let sleep consume me.

“Ellaine!”

Ellaine faced me angrily.

“You didn’t answer my texts and calls last night, what did you do all night, huh?!”

I facepalmed and explained that I had fallen asleep when I got home from school, but she didn’t believe me and continued to get angry.

She called me this morning in anger. I was supposed to go to school, but because she was angry and threatened me again, I had no choice but to skip my subjects this morning just to go see her.

“It’s impossible na kahit isang segundo hindi ka nagbigay sa sarili mo ng time para tawagan or itext ako! Hindi ako makatulog because i was waiting for you!” She shouted

Hinawakan ko ang braso niya at hinila siya palapit sa akin.

Upang mapakalma siya ay niyakap ko siya, she exhaled at niyakap ako pabalik.

“Mason…..i’m sorry” she apologized

“Shhhh, its ok. Naiintindihan kita”

“Are you tired of me?”

Hindi ako sumagot.

“Mason, are you tired of me?” Pag uulit niya

Hindi nanaman siya nakatanggap ng sagot ko.

“Mason—”

“Just….just calm down first” i whispered

Tumango ito

Bumaling ang tingin ko sa salamin na nasa gilid namin, napakunot ang noo ko when i saw her smirking.

Dahan dahan tumigil ang paghaplos ko sa likod niya.

Nakapikit siya kaya hindi niya nakikitang nakatingin ako sa repleksyon niya sa salamin. Why is she smirking?

BD34

My dad and Uncle Patrick decided to take Triago and me on their three day trip to a private resort. Triago agreed right away and even brought his friends along because they hadn’t been out for a long time.

I was going to take Timothee with me, but he said it was his grandmother’s birthday and they were also planning to go out, so here I am, sitting on the side of the van and just listening to Triago and his friends talk.

We are in the same van, dad is the one who is driving while uncle patrick is in the passenger seat. They are both busy talking too.

Katabi ko si Triago na nakaharap sa likuran dahil nandoon naka pwesto ang kambal at nasa pinaka likod naman si Tolentino at Hellion. Ngumiwi ako ng pumalakpak ang magkakaibigan dahil may nakakatawang sinabi si Ashton, kung ganito lang ang ugaling pinakikita nila sa school ay siguro walang matatakot sa kanila at hindi sila magmumukhang basag ulo. Much better kung ganito sila lagi.

“Bro!! Naalala niyo pa yung nag ilog tayo?? When we bought live fish, Hellion put the plastic bag with the fish on the side of the river and didn’t tie the plastic bag properly??” Tolentino asked at pinipigilan ang tawa

“What the fudge?!” Humagalpk nanaman sila ng tawag ng mukhang naalala na ang tinutukoy ni Tolentino

“All the fish swam away so the ending was that there were no fish left that we would have grilled.” Pagpapatuloy ni Tolentino

“Gutom na ako nun, hindi ko tuloy kinausap si Hellion magdamag” Ashton said

“Sino ba kasi nakaisip na mag ilog tayo at sobrang layo pa ng mga tindahan sa ilog na napuntahan natin?” Taas kilay na tanong ni Hellion “tapos pinilit ko pa kayong magdala pa ng ibang pagkain pero tumanggi kayo”

“Si Ash ang nagsabi na mag survival mode tayo, kaya nga bumili tayo ng mga buhay na isda” Triago

Nagpatuloy ang kwentuhan kaya tumingin nalang ako sa bintana at inisip kung gaano pa katagal ang biyahe dahil gusto ko ng humiga at matulog.

Akala ko ay magtatagal pa ang kwentuhan ng magkakaibigan, but after half an hour, they fell silent and when I peeked, they were already sleeping and hugging their bags.

Nagtama ang mata namin ni Triago, tinaasan ko siya nang kilay. Bakit hindi pa siya matulog? Mukhang malayo layo pa naman ang biyahe eh, inalis niya ang bag ko na nasa pagitan naming dalawa at nilagay iyon sa gilid at lumapit pa sa akin. Don’t tell me magsisimula nanaman siyang mang asar sa akin? Tulog na ang mga kaibigan niya kaya for sure sa akin na niya itutuon ang atensyon at ako naman ang guguluhin, bakit hindi nalang siya matulog?

“Bakit ka nakatingin?” Tanong ko

“Bawal ka bang tignan?”

“Tinatanong lang kita”

One of his palms touched my thigh so I narrowed my eyes at him and removed it.

Ngumisi ito at muling binalik ang kamay sa hita ko.

“Triago!” I hissed

Nilingon ko sila Dad at busy parin sila na mag usap, para silang may sariling mundo.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let them catch us” my jaw dropped when he squeezes my thigh

It felt like electricity had run through my body causing all my hair to stand up.

I gulped, I’m feeling again what I shouldn’t feel towards him. I’m getting a fucking boner just because he squeezes my thigh?! Are you kidding me right now?!!! JUST BECAUSE HE SQUEEZES MY THIGH?! i can’t fucking believe my self! Parang feeling ko ay ang baba ko na.

Mabilis pa sa alas kwatro na inilayo ko ang hita ko sa kaniya, he chuckled pero maya maya ay sumeryoso ang mukha niya.

What is going on with him?

“Is this a fucking hickey?!”

I felt him trying to calm himself down because there were people around us, he held my hand tightly that is pushing him away but because he was strong he managed to pull down the collar of the t-shirt I was wearing showing my neck and collar bone.

I held his hand that was holding my t-shirt.

“K..kinamot ko lang yan, Triago…let me go”

“Hindi ako pinanganak kahapon kaya huwag mo akong niloloko” galit niyang sabi sa akin

“L…look, l…look at my legs” tinuro ko ang legs ko “m…mosquito bites, see??”

He looked at my legs, it seemed like he still didn’t 100% believe me, but the important thing was that I had a proof.

Its true, mosquito bites lang ang nasa leeg ko kung hickey ito ay sana hindi ko hinayaan na sumama ako dito sa beach trip dahil malaking possibility na makikita nila ang hickey ko at hindi ako makakatakas kay dad lalo na kay Triago.

I don’t let Ellaine give me a hickey anymore because I can’t be sure I’ll be able to hide it, nothing escapes Triago’s eyes, I’m just really good at hiding kaya hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa niya nalalaman pero sabi nga nila na walang sikretong hindi nabubunyag. Kung dadating man ang panahon na mangyari iyon sana hindi magalit si Triago na para bang siya ang strict kong tatay na pagbabawalan akong magkaroon ng kasintahan.

Triago has removed his grip on my t-shirt.

“Whether I have a hickey or not, wala kana doon. I’m a grown-up, Triago, and you have your own life, so don’t interfere in my life.” Hindi niya nagustuhan ang narinig, he tilted his head tila ba binibilang nalang ang buhay ko.

“Don’t dictate to me what I should do to you.” He seriously said

“I have a reason to say what I want to say to you because it’s not right for it to interfere with my life.”

“Hmm…” kinuha niya sa gilid ang bag ko at nagtataka ako nang ipatong niya iyon sa ibabaw naming dalawa

“Triago? Anong gagawin mo?”

Nagsisimula na akong kabahan, nakakaramdaman ako na hindi maganda ang gagawin niya.

“Ang lakas naman ng loob mong sabihin na huwag mangialam sa buhay mo habang tinitigasan ka sa akin” bulong niya

His hand was fast because I didn’t realize he was already opening the zipper of my shorts, I widened my eyes at him and stopped his hand.

“T…Triago” umiiling ako sa kaniya

Seryoso lang siya at walang balak na itigil ang nasimulan.

“Shhhh, Don’t make any noise or we might get caught.”

I held my breath as he slowly unzipped my shorts, as if everything was in slow motion. One after another, thoughts were coming to my mind, should I do it? should I let him? should I not stop him?

My body is getting hot and my cock feels like it’s going crazy, like it’s begging to be touched and played with.

I want Triago to touch my cock, to play with it

Fuck it, my body and brain are betraying me.

No way Mason! what you’re feeling isn’t right, stop it before it’s too late, he’s just teasing you and he won’t really do it.

“DAD!” Sigaw ko

Nagising ang mga natutulog dahil biglang tumigil si Dad.

“What the?!”

“Tumama ulo ko!”

“What’s happening?”

“Nakarating na ba tayo?”

Sunod sunod na sabi ng mga kaibigan ni Triago.

Naalis ang kamay ni Triago na papasok na sa loob ng shorts ko.

“Ano bang nangyayari sayo Mason?” Tanong ni Dad

“I….i want to pee” i answered

“Malapit na tayo sa gas station kaya doon kana” Dad said

Sinira ko ang zipper ng shorts at siniksik pa ang katawan sa gilid para lumayo unti kay Triago.

When we got to the resort, I almost didn’t approach him because he might start teasing me again. What he did earlier was scary, it felt like he was really going to touch my cock.

I also need to calm down because my body is reacting to him again.

I’m grateful because I’m alone in the room I’m staying in.

I actually told dad to reserve a room for me alone and without anyone else. I went ahead of him because I felt like they were planning to put Triago and I in the same room. It’s a good thing I secured it.

Pagod kong binagsak ang sarili sa kama.

My cock is still hard until now at kanina pa sumasakit ang puson ko, i need to release. Tumayo ako at pumunta sa loob ng banyo, i remove my shorts and all that was left was my white underwear, I put my hand inside my underwear and pulled out my cock, it was so angry and I could clearly see the veins around it, there was also precum coming out….it really wanted to release semen.

I moaned as I stroked my cock.

“Fuck….ahh”

I try to think about Ellaine while I masturbate, but when I think about her, it’s like my semen has no intention of coming out.

“Come on…” i groaned

Mas lalo lang sumasakit ang puson ko, fuck!

Soon after, Triago’s face appeared in my mind, my cock started to drool again and it got even harder and erect, making me curse. I won’t jerk off imagining Triago!

That’s bullshit!

I bit my lower lip hard and jerked off slowly, I was getting so horny…he wouldn’t know I was jerking while imagining him, right?? My body and cock just couldn’t stop reacting to him, I don’t know what’s happening to me but one thing I’m sure….I’m moaning while imagining Triago holding my cock and playing with it.

“Ahh Triago, fuck…ahh faster ahh” wala sa sariling ungol ko, napatingala ako at mahigpit na napakapit sa sink ng labasan na ako.

THIRD PERSON POV:

“Kailan mo siya ibibigay sa akin?!” Brad shouted

“Can you please wait?!” Ellaine shouted back “sinabi ko naman sayo na kapag nagsawa na akong paglaruan siya diba! Why can’t you wait?!”

Galit na hinaklit ni Brad ang braso ni Ellaine.

“It’s been months and i want to get revenge as soon as possible. Hinahanap na ako ng mga gunggong na iyon!” Inalis nito ang pagkakahawak kay Ellaine at sinabunutan ang sariling buhok “i want Mason and that motherfucker to die!” Gigil niyang sabi

“Maghintay kalang, i’ll lure them into your den and you can do what you want to do to them”

BD35

Wearing blue shorts and no top, I am now here under a coconut tree, lying down while wearing a sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun. This is what i need, calm mind, beautiful surroundings, white sand, lots of coconut trees that provide shade from the sun, delicious pineapple shakes and the sound of the waves.

I also have nothing to do in my room, so I’m just here to at least make my time in this place worth it. Sayang naman kung magkukulong ako hanggang matapos ang mini vacation namin dito.

I took off my sunglasses so I could see clearly who was sitting next to me, it was Hellion with both elbows propped up so he wasn’t fully lying on the white cloth that i spread out.

Sinilip ko kung saan siya dumaan para malaman kung may kasama pa siya pero mukhang mag isa niya lang na pumunta dito.

“Tulog sila dahil pagod sa biyahe” sabi niya kahit hindi naman ako nagtatanong

I just put my sunglasses on top of my head and sat down. I reached for the pineapple shake that was my fifth order and took a sip.

“Kanina ka pa dito?” He asked

“Yeah”

“You lost weight, mukhang busy ka sa studies mo” lumingon ako sa kaniya “Or maybe you’re busy with something else?”

Kumunot ang noo ko

“What do you mean?” A faint a laugh at muling sumimsim sa pineapple shake

“Whatever you’re doing now Mason, make sure Triago doesn’t find out about it. Choose to meet up in a more private place because believe me, the day will come when Triago will find out something that I know you don’t want him to know.” Mahabang litanya niya habang nakatingin sa malayo

“P…paano mo nalaman?”

“I have eyes everywhere Mason and i know that you’re fucking with that girl, tell me…who is she?” Doon na siya tumingin sa akin at umupo na din

“Bakit gusto mong malaman?”

“I’m just curious about her”

What is he planning? Isusumbong niya ba ako? Is he threatening me right now?

“Stop being so curious about her and if you report her to Triago, I’m not afraid, there’s nothing wrong with what I’m doing….I don’t care if he gets mad at me because first of all he has no right.” Galit kong sabi

Naiinis ako ngayon!

Oo, nakakatakot magalit si Triago pero kung malaman man niya ang ginagawa ko ngayon at paglilihim ko na may karelasyon ako ay bakit…..bakit siya magagalit? ano bang karapatan niya para magalit sa akin? Wala naman akong masamang ginagawa para ikagalit niya. Napailing si Hellion habang nakangiti na tila ba may nakakatawa sa sinabi ko.

I snorted and put down the glass with a pineapple shake I was holding because I might be about to hit the person next to me with it on the head.

I calmed myself down and just turned my attention to the kids playing beach ball. Well, I think it’s better that Triago doesn’t find out about Ellaine because I’ve already decided to break up with her and let her do whatever she wants and even if she threatens me, I won’t be afraid anymore.

I’ve been wanting to break up with her for a long time because our relationship is no longer healthy, I don’t see myself lasting with her anymore…it shouldn’t be like that.

When we get back, I’ll talk to her.

“Kanina pa kita hinahanap” lumapit sa amin si Ashton na may dalang dalawang surfing board

Tumayo na si Hellion at pinagpagan ang pang upo “Here” binigay ni Ashton ang isang surfing board kay Hellion “The waves are nice today so it’s good for surfing.”

“Do you want to join?” Tanong ni Hellion

“Kayo nalang”

He shrugged “suit yourself”

I can’t look at Triago properly because I did something wrong to him that he doesn’t know about. After I moaned his name this morning, I really don’t have a face to present to him, so now I’m really trying to find a way to not get his attention and I’m doing my best to stay away from him.

Nandito kami sa cottage at nag order si Dad at Tito Patrick ng mirienda sakto nagising na ang mga natutulog kanina kaya sama sama na kaming nandito sa cottage at kumakain.

Katabi ko si Dad at tahimik lang ako, minsan ay kunyari busy lang akong himayin ang chicken na nasa plastic plate para lang hindi mapatingin kay Triago.

I’m acting busy!!

“They say there’s a foam party later on the east side so let’s go there and let’s have some fun!” Sabi ni Dad na nakaani ng malalakas na palakpak at hiyawan mula sa magkakaibigan.

“You didn’t put on sunblock again, look at your skin, it’s already turning red. You haven’t even spent the night here and you’re already sunburned.” Inikutan ng mata ni Ash ang kambal na parang kamatis na ang balat sa sobrang pula, paano ba naman at halos hindi na umalis sa  tubig kanina dahil busy mag surfing, iniwan na nga siya ni Hellion dahil walang pa itong balak umahon.

“Hindi ko yan kailangan” sabi ni Ashton

“Mom will get mad at you when you come home like that”

“May family photoshoot pa kayo sa wednesday diba?” Hellion asked the twins while eating a pizza

“Tangina mo talaga, Ashton” mura ni Ash sa kambal

“That’s why we’re here to have fun, so let him do what he wants.” Pagtanggol ni Tolentino sa kaibigan at inakbayan pa ito

“Utol ko talaga to” nag fistbump pa ang dalawa

I slowly raised my head to peek at what Triago was doing because like me, he was also quiet, he was laughing with his friends but it seemed like he didn’t have the energy to communicate with them.

Halos mabilaukan ako dahil nakatingin pala ito sa akin.

Kanina pa ba siya nakatingin?

I started to panic when he stood up from his seat and walked towards me, Hellion couldn’t miss my gaze as he followed him before looking at me and smiling meaningfully, he already knows something about Ellaine and if he wants to, he will tell Triago, if he uses Ellaine to threaten me, he will not gain anything from me.

Triago took a pizza and placed it on my plate, he sat next to me and I felt his hand caress my back, making the hair on my body stand up again.

“Hindi mo ako pinuntahan sa kwarto ko kanina, akala ko pa naman ay pupuntahan mo ako.” He said

Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay “bakit naman kita pupuntahan? Sinuswerte ka ba?”

“so we can continue what happened in the van” mapang asar itong ngumiti at pinaglandas ang mga daliri sa likod ko.

It’s like he’s drawing something on my back with his fingers and no matter how much I stop him, he doesn’t stop, fuck, I just finished masturbating earlier and he’s the one I was imagining and now it feels like my body wants to betray me again. I won’t repeat that I’m imagining him while playing my self, first and last na yung kanina!

“Triago” i hissed at humarap nalang sa kaniya para hindi niya paglaruan ang likod ko

May distansiya pa naman sa aming dalawa kaya hindi kami magkadikit at hindi naman ako papayag na magdikit kami lalo na at pagdating sa kaniya ay sensitive ang katawan ko.

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin dahil ang sunod naman niyang pinaglaruan ay ang hita ko.

He is overjoyed every time he sees me annoyed by what he does.

“Wanna ride a banana boat later?” He asked “or ride my banana instead?” He laughed when I spit out the juice I was drinking.

“Oh? Ayos ka lang?” Nag aalalang tanong ni Dad at inabutan ako ng tissue

“I’m fine Dad” i answered at kinuha ang tissue na hawak nito. “Stop annoying me Triago” inis kong sabi sa katabi

“Ok calm down, I’ll stop….kumain kana” he squeeze my thigh at nakipagkwentuhan na sa mga kaibigan.

Nakangisi ang mga kaibigan nito ng makita na nasa hita ko ang kamay niya, hinayaan ko na din si Triago para hindi na niya ako guluhin habang kumakain.

(Sana magustuhan niyo ang loveteam ng GOMA para sumaya ang life ko, mwappssss)

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We went together to where the foam party was going to be held, I’m wearing a khaki shorts and a white unbuttoned polo. I also bought a pearl necklace from the girl who was selling it earlier and I’m wearing it right now, may mga binili din ang mga kasama ko pero hindi ko nakikitang suot suot nila ngayon.

When we reached our destination, there was a mini stage in front and the DJ was there playing party music. There were people shouting and dancing in the middle while holding glasses filled with alcohol. There were laser lights and smoke effects that added to the fun of the people here.

It looks like the foam party hasn’t started yet….maybe it’ll be later?

Like A G6 by Far East Movement is now playing.

Dad in my side starts to dance with Tito Patrick at kumuha ng dalawang baso ng alak sa dumaan na lalaking may hawak ng tray ng mga alak.

“Ohh I’m gonna get wild tonight” Tolentino said at lumayo na sa amin

“See you later, alligator” kinindatan kami ni Ash at hinila ang kambal na si Ashton

Kaming tatlo nalang ang natitirang nakatayo sa gilid.

Nararamdaman ko si Triago na nasa likuran ko, wala siyang pang itaas at tanging navy blue na shorts lang ang suot kaya kitang kita ang tattoos niya, ang lakas ng dating niya kaya paniguradong uulanan siya ng mga babae mamaya.

Kanina nga tinitignan na siya ng mga babaeng dinadaanan namin papunta dito. Who wouldn’t want to look at Triago? Like I said, he looks like a Greek god, you won’t find any flaws in him because he’s definitely a flawless man, there’s not a day that goes by that he doesn’t look good.

He’s a head turner.

“Iinom ka ba, Mason?” Tanong ni Hellion na nasa kanan ko

“Iinom” sagot ko

“Let’s get drunk.” Mahina niya akong siniko at naglakad na patungo sa island bar.

Hindi ko na nilingon pa si Triago at sinundan nalang si Hellion, umupo ako sa kahoy na stool at nag order ng maiinom.

Akala ko ay susunod si Triago sa amin but i saw him with two women, he held them by the waist and led them to their seats….I even saw Triago drink the shot glass that the woman offered him. Hindi na maaalis ang tingin ko sa kaniya kung hindi lang pekeng umubo si Hellion na nasa tabi ko, nginuso niya ang inorder kong maiinom na nasa harapan ko na pala kaya kinuha ko iyon at inisahang lagok at muling nag order.

Nakaramdam ako ng inis kay Triago.

Dahil ba akala mo ay susunod sayo?

Napakamot ako sa likod ng ulo dahil sa sinabi sa akin ng sarili kong utak.

“Jealous?” Hellion asked habang nilalaro ang baso na hawak

Tumingin ito sa gawi ni Triago

“Bakit naman ako magseselos?” I scoffed

“It’s obvious, so why are you still denying it?”

“I have a girlfriend—”

“but why do I see something different in you? perhaps your cheating on the gf you are referring to? i saw how you look at him and i know that look….there is a hint that you like him.”

Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya “kung ano man yang nasa isipan mo itigil mo na dahil hindi ako magkakagusto sa kapwa ko lalaki, Hellion.”

I used to not be annoyed by Hellion because he wasn’t like his friends who made my blood boil, but now he does nothing but make me angry, I’m starting to hate him.

He rested his elbows on the long wooden table.

Why is he bothering? Is he a fortune teller to tell me those words? Who is he to say I’m jealous? I’m not jealous! Even if Triago brings a girl to his room, I don’t care.

Really? Wala kang pakialam? Why are you annoyed when you saw him with girls?

Enough!

I’m a straight man and i’ll never fall to Triago no matter what happens!

“Shot! Shot! Shot!”

People shouted as I finished a bottle of alcohol and when I finished it, I held it up and showed it was empty and my opponent on the other side of the table didn’t finish it and just gave up so I was announced the winner, I wiped the corner of my lips with the back of my palm.

Niyugyog ni Ashton ang balikat ko at tinaas ang isa kamay ko, people cheered me at ang iba ay sinabitan pa ako ng flower necklace.

Ashton and I just joined a random game where whoever won would get free drinks all night, so we went and now since I won, Ashton and I have free drinks because we were the only two winners, he was the first to play and I was the second.

“Naks naman akala ko matatalo ka eh” sabi sa akin ni Ash

“Trained na kami ni Mason kaya sisiw lang sa amin yan” inakbayan ako ni Ashton “paano ba yan? Free lahat ng inumin namin” mayabang itong tumawa

Inalis ko ang pagkakaakbay niya sa akin.

“Naduduwal ka nga kanina eh” pang aasar ni Tolentino

Dinuro naman siya ni Ashton “ulol ka ba? Ang tapang ng alak na binigay sa amin kaya sino ang hindi maduduwal?!

“Si Mason” singit ni Hellion “hindi siya naduwal kanina

“Gago! Ang mahalaga nanalo” Ashton raised his middle finger to his friends.

I’ve been drinking non-stop for a while, now I feel like I’m about to throw up.

I left in front of them while covering my mouth with one hand and trying not to vomit in front of so many people, I ran to a place where there was no one and there I vomited and threw up everything I had eaten and drunk since earlier…fuck, my dizziness was getting worse so I was vomiting even more.

Matapos mailabas lahat at ngiwi akong napahawak sa tiyan at dahan dahang umupo sa buhanginan, hindi ko na yata kayang bumalik pa dahil nakakaramdam na talaga ako ng matinding hilo at pamamanhid ng katawan.

This is enough for now, Mason.

My phone vibrated, I fainted and took it out of the back pocket of my shorts and looked to see who was calling and I saw Ellaine’s name.

Nagdalawang isip pa ako kung sasagutin ang tawag pero dahil sunod sunod na ang tawag niya sa akin ay wala na akong nagawa kundi pindutin ang green button.

I put it on a loud speaker and placed it on the wood where I was leaning.

“Mason! Where are you?! Bakit ngayon mo lang sinagot ang tawag?!” She’s mad, well, she’s always mad so what’s new? “Nag paparty ka ba? Kailan balik mo? May kailangan akong sabihin, please…mag usap tayo bukas”

She’s started to cry

“Sabihin mo na sa akin ngayon”

“I want to tell you in person please I’m begging, I need you to see me tomorrow”

“Hindi ako pwede bukas, sa susunod na araw nalang….pag uwi namin, doon tayo mag usap dahil may kailangan din akong sabihin sayo”

Humagulgol ito bago patayin ang call, wala sa sarili akong napatawa at humiga sa buhanginan.

Kinabukasan ay hindi ko ay maaga akong umalis sa resort at hindi na ako nagpaalam dahil alam ko naman na babalik lang din ako mamaya, kailangan ko lang iclear na kay Ellaine ang tungkol sa amin, na realized ko na hindi ko na kailangan pang patagalin ito, tatapusin ko na ang dapat tapusin.

Mabilis ang pag da drive ko kaya nakarating kaagad ako sa address na binigay ni Ellaine, lumabas na ako ng kotse at pumasok sa loob.

Pumasok ako sa isang kwarto at nakita itong nakayuko sa dulo ng kama, she’s crying.

“Ellaine…” tawag ko sa kaniya

Namumugto ang mata, namumula ang mukha at halatang wala siyang tulog.

“We need to talk”

“We need to talk”

Sabay pa naming sabi.

“You first” sabi ko at lumapit sa kaniya

Muli itong humagulgol

“I don’t know where to start Mason, I’m scared.” Naguguluhan ako, ano bang gusto niyang sabihin?

“What do you mean?”

Napaluhod ako sa harapan niya, hinawakan ko ang kamay niyang nanginginig. What happened to her? May nangyari ba sa kaniya?

“I’m sorry, i’m very sorry this is not what i wanted….please listen to me, we need to get out of this place. Please magpakalayo tayong dalawa” pinagsalikop niya ang kamay naming dalawa “we can use my money—”

Tumayo ako at lumayo sa kaniya.

“Hindi pwede” umiiling kong sabi

“Makinig ka nalang sa akin!!”

“Ellaine, enough!” I shouted “Hindi ako papayag sa gusto mo, kung gusto mo lumayas ay ikaw nalang, hindi ko iiwan si Dad just for the sake of my love for you! this is enough, this relationship is becoming toxic at hindi na kagaya ng dati, makikipaghiwalay na ako sayo. Minahal kita Ellaine despite ng pangit na ugali at pananakit mo sa akin pero na realized ko na hindi ko deserve ang ginagawa mo sa akin.”

“I’m pregnant!”

What? what did she say? did I hear correctly?

“I’m pregnant Mason, ikaw ang ama” nanginginig ang kamay niyang may inilabas sa bulsa ng dress at pinakita niya iyon sa akin

“That’s not true”

“Listen listen please let’s run away together…my cousin wants to kill you and i don’t want the baby of my father to get killed, i don’t want my baby to be like me that the family is not complete” pilit niya akong inaabot pero lumalayo ako hanggang mabangga na ang likod ko sa cabinet dahilan ng pagkakaupo ko sa sahig.

“Your cousin? Papatayin ako? Bakit?” Naguguluhan kong tanong

“I’m sorry Mason, Brad is my cousin….” doon na niya sinabi ang totoo, ang lahat lahat.

Para akong nananaginip, sana panaginip na lamang ito.

Hindi ma digest ng utak ko ang mga nalaman ngayong araw.

Is that why Ellaine suddenly showed up because she and her cousin already had a plan for me? So everything is completely untrue? She was just following his orders? Lumapit ito sa akin na umiiyak at hinawakan ang kamay ko at hinalik halikan.

I felt betrayed.

Matatanggap ko pa kung nag cheat siya sa akin pero yung ganito? Para akong pinaglaruan, para akong ginawang tanga ng ilang buwan, pinaikot niya ako sa mga kamay niya, sinasaktan niya ako dahil all this time wala talaga siyang nararamdaman sa akin.

“I love you Mason but I can’t go against my cousin’s command, I love you so much….but I don’t want my love for you and your love for me to deepen because I know that this will end tragically for both of us.” Umiiyak niyang pagpapaliwanag “but now that I found out I’m pregnant and you’re the father, I promised myself that I wouldn’t let my cousin hurt you, I did wrong so now I’m going to make it right….I’ll protect you Mason, let’s run away together please.”

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa tiyan niya.

“I’ll give you a week to think about it, on Sunday I’ll wait for you at the first place where we first met, under the bright moon and shining stars.” She kissed my forehead. “I’ll wait for you”

Third Person Pov:

“Do you think you can escape me?”

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“A… are you sure, Mason?”

I ignored Ellaine and continued putting my things in my bag.

If what she says is true, there’s no need to wait a week to think about what to do, we need to move faster now….I need to get Ellaine out of here and protect—I looked at Ellaine sitting on my bed and holding her stomach, I blew out a breath and looked away….I need to protect my life so that the child doesn’t grow up without a father and since Ellaine is already helping me and she has already told me the truth, I can’t let her go because Brad might do something bad to her.

“Sir? Saan po kayo pupunta?” Sumilip ang isa sa mga katulong namin sa pintuan ng kwarto ko

Kanina ay nagtataka ito kung bakit bigla daw akong umuwi pero sinabi ko nalang na may kailangan akong gawin.

“May p…pupuntahan lang ako, mabilis lang naman ako kaya huwag mo na ipaalam pa kay Dad” pagsisinungaling ko, tumatango naman ito sa akin “nagpaalam naman na ako sa kaniya” dagdag ko.

“Sige sir, kapag may kailangan po kayo tawagin niyo lang ako sa baba” tinignan niya si Ellaine bago binalik sa pagkakasara ang pintuan ng kwarto ko.

“You don’t need to worry about money” binuksan ko ang drawer sa gilid ng kama at kinuha doon ang wallet ko “i’m sure na hindi ipapa freeze ni Dad ang bank account ko”

Matapos kong mag impake ay lumabas na kami ng kwarto at bumaba sa hagdan. Lahat ng mga katulong ay pinapanood ang bawat galaw namin, hindi ko pinahalata na iba ang intensyon ko sa pag uwi dito sa bahay ng biglaan, nginitian ko sila at hinawakan ang kamay ni Ellaine, pumunta kami sa parking lot.

I had Ellaine get into the passenger seat of my car first and I put the things I was carrying in the back of the car, the guard immediately opened the gate.

Habang nilalabas ko ang kotse ay hindi na matigil ang pag vibrate ng phone ko.

“Just because I agreed to your wishes doesn’t mean I’ve forgiven you for what you did.” Seryoso kong pagpapaalala kay Ellaine ng makalayo na kami sa bahay “hindi ako nagkulang sayo, nag sacrifice ako for you Ellaine.”

“I know” she cried again.

“I gave you everything, I followed everything you wanted even though I knew it wasn’t right and I was neglecting my studies and myself, I don’t want to be angry now but I can’t take it anymore.”

Wala itong ibang ginawa kundi umiyak kaya galit kong hinampas ang manibela.

“Look at me now Ellaine, I’m here by your side again and I followed your wishes even if it means sacrificing the life I have now, but what else can I do? I let it get to this point, hindi ako tarantado na tatakbuhan ang responsibilidad ko”

My tears started to flow, which I immediately wiped away, my lips were trembling because I was trying to stop myself from crying.

“Tinatagan ko ang sarili ko Ellaine, even though I was already having a hard time with the situation between us, I had no one to tell about my resentment towards you, so I just hid it and then I would find out—fuck! tangina! you’re threatening me and I was about to break up with you right now but tangina!” Napasuklay ako sa buhok gamit ang mga daliri at hindi na napigilan pang maiyak dahil sa halo halong emosyon na nararamdaman.

“Sorry, Mason….i’m sorry for putting you in this situation”

I wish I hadn’t met her that night, I wish I had just let her go, I wish I hadn’t gone crazy thinking about her and asking to see her, I wish all of this wouldn’t have happened, I wish my life would still be peaceful and without thinking about anything.

Kanina ko pa hinihiling na sana magising ako sa panaginip na ito.

Naagaw na ng atensyon ko ang phone kong hindi matigil sa pag vibrate, binuksan ko iyon at nakita ko ang 50 missed calls ni Triago at mga messages nito.

Binuksan ko ang isang message niya at napatigil ako sa pag iyak ng mabasa iyon.

Triago: STOP. YOUR. FUCKING. CAR. MASON!

I quickly looked back and saw a red car following us, what the hell? Someone stuck their head out the window and I saw his friends motioning for me to stop the car. Why were they here? How did they know?

Nabalot ako ng takot na malaman ni Triago at ni Dad na nakabuntis ako sa ganitong edad at natatakot ako na masira ang pangalan ko sa lahat ng nakakakilala sa akin kaya hindi ko tinigil ang kotse at patuloy parin ako sa pag dadrive, napahawak na si Ellaine sa gilid dahil bumibilis na ang pagmamaneho ko.

“Careful Mason” she said while holding her tummy

If before it was just my lips that were shaking, now my whole body is shaking and my heart almost wants to burst because of how strong and fast it’s beating.

Triago: Get your fucking ass out of the car or else….

Triago: Huwag mo akong sinusubukan Mason, iba ako magalit!

Triago: Siguraduhin mong hindi kita mahuhuli dahil hindi mo magugustuhan ang mangyayari.

Sunod sunod kong basa sa mga messages ni Triago.

I was surprised when Triago’s car was next to me and their mirrors were down. I could clearly see the evil look he was giving me as if he was going to devour me alive, especially when he saw who I was with. Nakaigting ang kaniyang panga at may ugat ng lumalabas sa kamay niyang nakahawak sa manibela para na itong napapaligiran ng itim na aura at halos hindi na ako makapag drive ng maayos dahil sa takot.

“Mason, stop the car” sabi ni Hellion habang nakasilip sa bintana

“She’s with a girl!” Ashton said

“Alam namin, hindi lang ikaw ang nakakakita” inis na sabi sa kaniya ni Tolentino

“Stop the car dahil kanina pa nag aapoy sa galit ang driver namin” Ash

I looked at Ellaine and she was already scared so I slowly slowed down the car as I stopped it on the side of the road, we heard a loud bang of the car door closing and when I turned around, Triago was approaching us with heavy footsteps and clenched fists.

Walang hirap niyang binuksan ang pintuan ng kotse ko at hinila ako palabas ng kotse, He held my arm tightly and his nails were almost digging into my skin, ngumiwi ako at sinalubong ang galit niyang mukha.

Ngayon ko lang siya nakita na ganito kagalit.

“Where do you think you’re going huh? Sa tingin mo ba ay mamatakas ka sa akin?!” He roared “sumama ka sa akin” sinimulan niyang hilahin ako papunta sa kotse nila

“Bitawan mo ako Triago!”

“You’re getting on my nerves, itatatak ko sa utak  mo mamaya ang galit ko ngayon.”

“Triago!” Napatigil si Triago ng marinig na tinawag siya ni Ellaine

Lumapit si Ellaine sa amin at hinawakan ako sa kabilang braso. Dahan dahan lumingon si Triago kay Ellaine.

“Huwag mong ilayo si Mason sa akin, i need him” sobrang mugto na ng kaniyang mga mata

“You what?” Binitawan ako ni Triago upang lapitan si Ellaine “you fucking what?!”

“I’m pregnant at si Mason ang ama!!” Pikit matang sigaw niya

Tumahimik ang paligid, ang kaninang nag iingay na mga kaibigan ni Triago ay tila naputulan ng dila dahil ni isang word ay walang lumalabas sa kanilang mga bibig.

“Huwag mong ilayo si Mason sa akin, nagmamakaawa ako” Ellaine touched her stomach.

Natatawang tinignan ako ni Triago, tinuro niya si Ellaine “is she joking?”

Triago’s laughter grew louder, he covered his face with one palm. Ellaine frowned and was confused by the emotions that Triago was showing. Nilapitan ko si Ellaine at inilayo sa kaniya. Parang hindi maganda ang nararamdaman ko kay Triago. The fear I feel is getting worse.

Triago who had been laughing suddenly stopped and slowly removed the hand that was covering his face.

When he looked at Ellaine and me, it was as if he was throwing a knife at us. He tilted his head. I was about to send Ellaine back inside the car, but Triago’s friends got out and blocked Ellaine and I from passing.

“Did you get her pregnant? Is that true?” He asked “tama ba ako ng nadinig?” Tanong niya sa mga kaibigan

Tumango ang mga ito.

He moistened his lower lip, Ellaine held my hand and her hand was so cold, who wouldn’t be scared? It was like we were ambushed by the yakuza on the road.

“papasukin niyo muna si Ellaine sa loob ng kotse, ako naman ang kailangan niyo diba?” Matapang kong sabi

Hindi ko pwedeng idamay si Ellaine sa nangyayari ngayon dahil alam ko naman na ako lang ang kailangan nila, kung hindi man ako makaalis ay ang mahalaga makaalis si Ellaine.

“We’re not done talking yet, I don’t think that girl would complain if she stood there for a few more minutes, right?” Sabi ni Triago at sinilip pa si Ellaine na nagtatago sa likuran ko. “Did that woman tell you about that night?”

Anong sinasabi niya?

“Halatang hindi pa” umayos ng pagkakatayo si Triago at nilagay ang dalawang kamay sa magkabilaang bulsa ng pants na suot. “Tell him that you’re not the one who slept with him that night, that you escaped…why? because you thought he was me at first, right? you’re after me because you know your cousin wants revenge on me. but your plan is failed but because you know Mason is close to me, you have a plan again.”

“What a revelation” one of his friends said

“Poor you Mason, the woman you’re almost going crazy looking for and imagining over and over again about how you felt towards her that night isn’t really her, I’m the one you’re with in your room Mason”

Nakatulala lamang ako, hindi na kinakaya ng utak ko lahat ng naririnig ko para na akong sasabog, ano ba talaga? Ano ba talaga ang totoo?

“I was the one kissing you that night, the one holding your body……do you want to hear about the other things we did that night? Hmm?”

Lumapit ito sa akin at hinawakan ang baba ko at pinatingin ako sa kaniya.

“Mali ka ng taong kinabaliwan Mason, kaharap mo lang ang taong  dapat mong kinababaliwan” tinaas niya ang dalawang kamay at tila pinapakita sa akin ng maayos kung sino ba talaga ang nasa harapan ko ngayon

“B…bakit hindi mo s…sinabi kaagad?”

“You’re easy to play, Mason, you’re easy to trick and manipulate. Of course I won’t tell you because I’m already enjoying being by your side.” Inilapit niya ang bibig sa kaliwang tenga ko “alam ko kung paano maglaro”

“Layuan mo kami Triago!” Napunta ang tingin ni Triago kay Ellaine “ano man ang nangyari noon ay wala kana doon, oo tama ka na mali ako ng nalapitan ngunit hindi ako nagsisi na si Mason ang nalapitan ko ng gabing iyon, nilapitan ko si Mason at nakilala ko kaagad kung sino talaga siya, hinanap ba kita nung gabing iyon? Hindi! Nag stay ako sa tabi ni Mason at hindi na inisip kung ano ba talaga ang pakay ko doon!” 

Hinila ako ni Ellaine palayo kay Triago.

“Mason is the father of my child at inuutusan kita at ng mga kaibigan mong umalis na ngayon din!” Galit na sabi ni Ellaine sa kaharap

“Inuutusan mo ako?” Pinigilan ko si Traigo sa paglapit kay Ellaine “who are you to command me? You go and leave Mason to me.”

“Mason is coming with me”

“Fuck, sigurado ka bang si Mason ang tatay—” tumagilid ang mukha ni Triago ng lumanding ang palad ni Ellaine sa pisngi niya.

Kaagad dinaluhan ng mga kaibigan si Triago.

Triago held the slapped cheek and glared at Ellaine. He clenched his jaw and calmed himself.

“Bakit? Ellaine? Mukhang hindi mo pa kinukwento kay Mason ang relasyon niyo ni Brad ah?” Hellion said

“Mag pinsan sila” pagtatanggol ko kay Ellaine

“Would you still go out with her if you found out they’re fucking each other?” Si Tolentino naman ang nagsalita

“Where is your proof?” Nangangalaiti na si Ellaine

“That’s why she’s familiar!!” Nagmamadaling kinuha ni Ash ang phone at may tinipa doon at may pinakita sa mga kaibigan.

“Ohh she’s the one Brad’s talking about! the cousin he’s fucking behind their parents back, he even spread their sex video two years ago, right?” Ashton

Nilingon ko si Ellaine, umiiling ito at hindi ako binibitawan. Lumapit si Ash sa akin at pinakita ang video, nanlamig ang buo kong katawan ng makita si Ellaine na nasa ibabaw ni Brad, three seconds palang ng video ay hindi ko na kinaya at talagang nagpapatunay na tinitira siya ni Brad.

“Don’t listen to them” umiiyak niyang pagmamakaawa at hinihila na ako papunta sa kotse “halika na, Mason….umalis na tayo”

Kinalas ko ang kamay niyang nakahawak sa akin.

“Am I really the father, Ellaine?” Mahinahon kong tanong “i want to know the truth”

Mas lumakas ang iyak niya at napaluhod na sa kalsada.

“Si Brad ang ama, kapag nalaman ito ng angkan namin ay hindi ko alam kung saan ako pupulutin, hindi alam ni Brad ito at kapag nalaman din niya ay hindi niya ako titigilan hangga’t hindi napapalaglag ang bata, i don’t want that to happen.” Narinig ko ang tawa ni Triago, pinamumukha niya sa akin na mabilis lang akong utuin “but I love you Mason, that’s the truth, I love you so much…I want to stop with Brad but I can’t because he threatens me if I stop having sex with him.”

May kamay na pumatong sa magkabilaang braso ko.

I felt Triago’s hard chest behind me.

“Ipapaako mo ang bata kay Mason? Nababaliw kana” Triago said to her

“Mason, please….help me”

“What do you need? Get away from this place? Get away from Brad? Im going to help you and I’ll fucking give you money just tell me how much you need….just fucking STOP. RUINING. MASON. LIFE” madidiin ang bawat sambit ni Triago sa huling sinabi niya.

Nandito lang ako at nakatayo at pinipilit na idigest sa utak ang mga narinig.

Ano pa?

May sasabihin pa ba sila?

May kailangan pa ba akong malaman?

(I hope na magustuhan niyo ang chapter na ito huhuhunesss)

BD38

Triago and I didn’t go straight home, he took me to his condo and now I’m just sitting quietly on the couch while he’s in the kitchen cooking something for the two of us because he hasn’t eaten yet and has been hungry for a while.

pinipilit kong iuwi ako ni Triago sa bahay dahil gusto ko mapag isa, kailangan ng utak kong magpahinga dahil ang dami kong nalaman ngayong araw, akala ko ay tatay na ako ngunit hindi pala…gustong ipaako ni ellaine ang anak niya sa akin, may relasyon siya kay Brad at may nangyayari sa kanila sa nga araw na may nangyayari din sa aming dalawa para kaming naghahati ni Brad kay Ellaine.

Totoo pa ba ang reason ni Ellaine na pinipilit na lamang siyang makipagtalik kay Brad? Totoo ba na mahal niya ako o dahil lang natatakot siya sa situation niya ngayon at gusto niyang magkaroon ng kakampi?

Malaki ang pasasalamat ko kay Triago dahil siguro kung hindi siya sumulpot kasama ang mga kaibigan niya ay baka nakipagtanan na ako kay Ellaine kahit hindi ko inaalam ang totoo at naniwala nalang basta basta. Hindi nga nagkakamali si Triago, madali lang akong utuin at paikutin.

fuck I want to smoke.

“Mason, pumunta ka dito at kakain na tayo” tawag sa akin ni Triago

Thankful ako kay Triago ngunit ngayon ay parang may na sesense akong may hindi siya magandang gagawin sa akin, kilala ko si Triago at ang pagiging kalmado niya ngayon despite ng sobrang galit niya kanina ay nakakapagtaka. what is he trying to do?

Tumayo na ako sa couch at pumunta sa kusina, may pot ng ramen ang nasa gitna ng lamesa at nakaupo na si Triago habang may hawak na chopstick, sinenyasan niya akong umupo sa harapan niya at wala na din akong nagawa kundi sundin siya.

“Let’s eat” nilagyan ang bowl ko ng sabaw at noodles bago lagyan ang sa kaniya.

While eating, I read his every move, watching what he would do next.

I’d rather have him angry than him calm right now because I don’t know what he’ll do next or what he’s planning.

“Do you think you can escape me and I won’t know?” Tumigil siya sa paghigop ng sabaw at tinukod ang siko sa lamesa at pinagsalikop ang dalawang palad.

Binaba ko ang chopstick na hawak.

“So….you’ve been seeing each other secretly for a long time and since she wants to make you take responsibility for what’s inside her stomach, that means you’re having sex with each other.” He chuckled at tumango tango pa “umuuwi ka naman sa tamang oras”

Her lips are smiling but her eyes say something else.

“Lumiliban ka ba sa klase mo just to meet her? ilang beses kayong nagkikita? saan kayo nagkikita?”  his hands turned into fists and slammed it on the table, I bowed down in shock. “Tangina, tumingin ka sa mga mata ko ngayon Mason! Ang lakas ng loob mong makipagtanan sa babaeng yun tapos para kang takot na daga ngayon?!”

The surroundings rumble with every word that comes out of his mouth.

I started to fidget my fingers because of the fear I was feeling, I felt him leave the seat and I was even more scared when he came to me and leaned on the table and suddenly grabbed my jaw and made me look up at him.

“Masiyado akong naging kampante, Mason.” Inilapit niya ang mukha sa akin “sisiguraduhin kong hindi na ito mauulit”

Ngumisi siya at binitawan na ako at bumalik na sa kinauupuan.

“Kumain ka para magkaroon ka ng energy mamaya dahil hindi kita titigilan hangga’t hindi kita nakikitang nahihirapang maglakad. Tuturuan lang kita ng leksyon so you can learn your lesson at sinisigurado ko na hindi mo ito makakalimutan, hahanap hanapin mo sa akin at hindi sa iba” He crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair.

“H….hindi ako p…papayag”

“It seems like you’re forgetting what I said earlier? I’m the one your body is looking for, Mason, stop denying that you’re not affected when I’m around.”

Kinuyom ko ang kamao

“Be thankful that I didn’t penetrate you that night, I still held myself back but now? Do you think I’ll limit what I do to you? Start praying Mason because I won’t be merciful to you later.” Dagdag pa niya

I need to get out of this place as soon as possible.

Hindi ko hahayaan na may gawin sa akin si Triago.

After I ate, I said I’d take a shower first. When I entered the bathroom, I cursed because I didn’t see a window to escape from, so I cautiously opened the bathroom door and checked to see if Triago was around, but it seemed like he was still busy cleaning and washing the dishes.

Patakbo akong nagtungo sa pintuan ngunit ng mahawakan ko ang seradura ng pinto ay naka lock iyon, napanghinaan ako ng loob at nag isip ng pwedeng gawin.

I need my phone! I went to the living room and opened my bag and immediately saw my phone but unfortunately it was lowbat!

My heart is beating so fast because of the nervousness I feel. Should I just hit Triago on the head to make him lose consciousness?

I entered the gray door, this was Triago’s room…there was a picture of him hanging on the wall and he was smiling while holding a baseball bat, he looked like he was in high school in the picture.

Winasiwas ko ang nasa isipan at nag focus na sa pagtakas ko, patakbo akong pumunta sa kurtina niya at binuksan iyon, sumilip ako kung may paghuhulugan ba akong malambot pero wala akong makita at ang taas taas pa namin kung tatalon man ako ay for sure kabaong ang ending ko. Nakatakas nga ngunit tatawid naman sa kabilang buhay.

“Shit, wala na akong choice” sabi ko sa sarili at kinuha ang baseball bat na nakasabit sa wall katabi lang ang picture nito.

May pirma pa iyon ng hindi ko kilalang tao.

Patutulugin ko lang naman si Triago para makaalis ako dito, siguro ay hindi ko nalang lalakasan ang pagpalo sa kaniya para hindi siya matuluyan? Shit! Shit! Shit! Kinakabahan talaga ako! Nagbabasa ang kamay ko at natatakot ako na baka hindi ko mapalo sa kaniya!

I exhaled and walked out of his room, holding the baseball bat tightly. I peeked into the kitchen and saw that he wasn’t there so I frowned, where is he? I almost held my breath so that my hearing would be clearer and I could know where he was.

“Looking for me?”

I froze in place when I felt him behind me, I gulped as he ran his hand down my shoulder and took the baseball bat from me.

“Go back inside my room,” he said seriously

“Ayoko” lakas loob ko siyang hinarap

“Move your ass or do you want me to carry you?” Taas kilay na sabi niya

“Gusto ko ng umuwi at magpahinga Triago”

“I’ll give you a break when we’re done.”

Hahawakan na sana niya ang braso ko ngunit humakbang ako palayo sa kaniya.

“You’re being stubborn, huh?” He poked the inside of his cheeks using his tongue.

“Hindi ko kailangan ng pahinga na ibibigay mo Triago, ang gusto ko ay umuwi na sa bahay”

He placed the baseball bat he was holding on his shoulder.

“We’re going home” humakbang siya palapit sa akin  “just go back to my room, I’ll take you home so don’t worry.” Pagpipilit niya

“We can be friends Triago, let’s forget what happened today—if you want, I won’t be angry with you anymore.”

Tumawa ito na tila may nakakatawa sa sinabi ko.

Nilapag niya ang baseball bat sa gilid at ngumisi sa akin.

“I don’t want to be friends with you Mason, I want more than just friends.”

He quickly stepped closer to me and carried me like a sack of rice.

I wriggled so he could let go of me but he was too strong, he hit my butt so I cursed at him non-stop until he threw me on his bed. Masama ko siyang tinignan at aalis na sana sa ibabaw ng kama niya ngunit pumaibabaw siya sa akin.

“Let’s commit sin together, Mason. I don’t care if I end up in hell, what matters is that you end up in heaven because of the pleasure I’ll make you experience.”

(Oo na alam kong bitin nanaman pero huhuhu grabe si Triago so very hindi papayag na hindi maka score ngayon talaga, GOMA for the win!!!)

BD39

I stopped his face from coming closer to mine by placing both of my palms on his chest but he just removed it right away.

As before, the effect of his body touching me is still different, I feel the heat of my body slowly rising as if I am already feeling hungry and thirsty for him. My body is starting to crave his touch.

He placed his index finger under my chin and lifted my face slightly, he moistened his lips and pressed a kiss to me. My eyes widened as my cock rose. What my body had been looking for for so long was now on top of me, it was like I was back that night. I felt the corner of his lips lift when I responded to his kisses.

I feel so thirsty for his lips, it’s like I want to be on top of him so I can press my lips even harder against his.

I wrapped my arms around his neck while he unbuttoned the shirt I was wearing and threw it on the floor itinigil niya ang halikan naming dalawa at namula ang aking pisngi when i realized na hinabol ko pa ang labi niya, natawa ito sa nakita kaya nag iwas ako ng tingin.

“Chill love, matagal pa naman ang igugugol natin sa kamang ito.” He said, he took off his shirt and took off the belt he was wearing. I thought he was going to throw the belt on the floor too, but he took both of my hands and tied them.

“Triago, alisin mo to” umiling ito at dinampian ng halik ang aking noo.

“Shut your sweet lips and let me make you feel the pleasure”

Bumaba ang mukha niya until he was facing my shorts, using his teeth he took off my shorts. fuck! he’s already so good at this! He is so good at teasing!

My pet is drooling over what he’s doing.

It’s embarrassing because my cock is already hard and about to peek through my brief, my body really makes it look like it can’t wait to touch and taste by him. Tinignan ako ni Triago at hinawakan ang garter ng underwear ko.

“What do you want me to do?” He asked at tuluyan ng inalis ang brief ko.

Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi at nahihiyang magsalita.

Pumikit si Triago at inilapit ang mukha sa alaga kong tayong tayo na at naglalabas na ng precum, he smelled it before holding it and pressing it to his cheek, he opened his eyes and looked at me again, he was waiting for me to say something….does he want me to tell him what I want him to do to my cock? My face is already red from embarrassment now and he’s waiting for me?

“Do you want me to play with it? Hmm? Tell me, Mason….naghihintay ako ng iuutos mo”

“I give you permission to do whatever you want to me, Triago” shit, buti hindi ako nautal kapag nautal ako ay baka magpapakain nalang ako sa lupa!

I moaned when he licked the tip of my cock, my body hair stood up, he liked my reaction so he licked it again until he sucked it. Fuck fuck fuck, ayoko munang labasan pero magaling siya sa ginagawa niya kaya hindi pa nagtatagal ng limang minuto ay nilabasan na ako at mukhang wala pa siyang balak tigilan ang alaga ko dahil muli niyang isinubo iyon, ang nakatali kong may kamay ay napahawak sa buhok ni Triago at wala siyang pakialam kung idiin ko pa ang alaga ko sa loob ng bibig niya, tumigil ang ulo siya sa pagtaas baba dahil balakang ko na ang gumagalaw.

Nagtama ang mata naming dalawa, he’s watching me with full of pleasure written on my face, mas nalilibugan ako dahil sa kaniya…dahil kitang kita kong subo subo niya ako, hindi ko aakalain na si Triago Dela Cruz ay sumusubo ng tite ko.

“L..lalabasan na ako, ahhhh shit T…Triago! Ang init ng bibig mo, ang sikip ahhh fuck ah ah ah shit ahhh” walang tigil kong ungol

Nanginig ang katawan ko ng iputok ko ang katas sa loob ng kaniyang bibig, he swallowed it like a child being fed milk. Tumayo na ito at pinunasan ang bibig gamit ang likod ng palad, he remove his pants at gaya ng alaga ko kanina ay nakatayo na din ito ng tanggalin niya ang underwear niya.

His cock was twice the size of mine, it was veiny and clean, the hair around his cock was also well trimmed, he held his pet and played with it in front of me…he motioned for me to come closer to him so I sat up from lying on the bed.

Hinila niya ako paalis ng kama at pinaluhod sa sahig, tumingala ako at napapikit ng marahan niyang isampal sa pisngi ko ang alaga niya.

“Taste mine too.”

Napalunok ako at tinignan ang alaga niyang pumipintig pintig pa

“Triago, h…hindi ako sumusubo—”

“Ngayon susubo kana” hinawakan niya ang panga ko “open your mouth”

I opened my mouth, he held his cock and inserted the head into my mouth and then took it out and slapped my cheek a few times with his cock.

“Do you know that I’ve been imagining you sucking my cock?” Sinuklay niya ang buhok ko gamit ang kaniyang mga daliri bago ipasok ang alaga sa loob ng bibig ko.

Hinawakan na niya ang likod ng ulo ko at dahan dahan ng pinasok buong alaga sa bibig ko ngunit kalahati palang ay naduduwal na at naluluha kaya itinitigil niya ngunit muli ulit gagawin. It seemed like he was stretching my mouth and training me to take him all.

“Awkkkk gawkk ahhh T..Triago akkkk”

“Open wide and relax” he whispered

After several attempts, he managed to insert the entire thing into me. He pressed the penis into my mouth for a few seconds and only let go when he saw my face turning red and I was having difficulty breathing. When he saw that I was okay again, he would repeat again.

“Tangina ang sarap mo Mason”

Sinabunutan niya ang likod ng buhok ko at naghahabol hininga akong tumingala sa kaniya habang siya naman ay nag mamasturbate at malapit ng labasan, ngumanga ako  ng labasan na siya at mapunta lahat sa mukha at dibdib ko ang semilya niya.

Pinatayo niya ako at pinadapa sa kama.

I squirmed when he spread my butt cheeks at naramdaman ko ang dila niyang nasa pwerta ko. Mas lalo akong namula sa kahihiyan ngunit mas lamang ang sarap na pinaparamdam niya sa akin, bumagsak ang mukha ko sa unan at muling umungol.

When he spanks my ass, I move away but he pulls me closer to him again.

“Triago!!”

“Shhh, sa una lang masakit”

His finger was moving in and out of my hole and every time I tried to remove it, he only made it go faster, so I was biting the pillow and couldn’t suppress the moans coming out of my mouth.

Two fingers are already in my hole and my knees are shaking from what he’s doing, if earlier he was stretching my mouth, now it’s my hole… I can really feel how he’s stretching it.

It still hurts and it seems like he knows the pain hasn’t gone away yet so he grabs my cock and plays with it while playing with my hole so now the pain and pleasure are mixing and I don’t know where to turn my head.

“T…Triago ahhhhh”

“That’s right, you should only moan my name.”

“Ahh ahhh Triago ahhh”

“Yeah, that’s my name love”

He stopped what he was doing, I thought he wouldn’t do anything anymore but I was wrong….the tip of his cock was already in my hole and was about to enter me. I held the bedsheet tightly.

Malaki ang alaga ni Triago at magkaiba ang laki ng daliri niya sa laki ng alaga niya at ang pag sstretch na ginagawa niya sa akin ay mukhang walang use! Pagod na ako! Parang ayaw ko na, suko na ako! Pwede bang gawin nalang namin sa susunod na araw? Hindi pa ako ready!

“Ackkkk TRIAGO YOU PIECE OF SHIT AHHHH” my body arched when he enters my hole.

“Sorry, hindi ko na kayang magpigil eh”

I buried my face in the pillow in tears because it felt like my hole was torn by the size of his cock, even though he moved slowly it was still pointless because he suddenly inserted his entire cock inside me and fuck him! I really want to curse him!!

“I’m going to kill you!!”

“Did I say I’m going to be gentle? I didn’t, right? I just said earlier that it only hurts at first. Why can’t you wait?”

Gago ba siya? Siya pa talaga may lakas loob na mag attitude sa akin, siya ba nahihirapan ngayon?!

“Alisin mo Triago hindi ko talaga kaya” naiiyak ko ng sabi

“Shhhh, paano ka masasanay?”

After a few minutes of complaining, I stopped because it wasn’t as painful anymore.

His cock was going in and out of my hole, his hands were holding both sides of my hips. He was moving my hips and his cock at the same time which gave me a sensation and made me want him to do it even faster. Pinalo niya ang pwet ko nang mas bumilis pa siya, fuckkkk!!

Naalis ang nakataling belt sa kamay ko kaya hinawakan ko na ang alaga ko at nilaro iyon habang nasa loob ko siya. The pleasure i’m feeling right now, fuck i want to feel it everyday! The way our bodies touch each other makes my body even more horny.

I grunted when he removed his cock from inside me and made me face him, he spread my legs and placed it on his shoulder and I was fully exposed in front of him.

Pinasadahan niya ng tingin ang buo kong katawan bago ngumiti ng nakakaloko.

“What?” I hissed

“Nice view”

I arched my back as he put his cock inside me again, I was about to cum but I didn’t want to yet, I wanted both of us to cum together but I really couldn’t hold back especially since I was so horny and my pet was drooling so much, he’s so good of giving pleasure to the point that I didn’t care if he saw my eyes looking upwards because of pleasure.

“Lalabasan na ako, Triago”

“Cum, love”

“I want to cum with you ahhh”

“Tangina lalabasan na ako”

He took out his cock and placed it next to mine, he held both of his hands on our cocks at tinaas baba niya iyon, I gaped and propped both elbows on the bed, our eyes met….we were both sweating and it was obvious from our eyes that we were enjoying it a lot.

Sabay kaming napaungol ng labasan, tumalsik sa katawan naming parehas ang semilya na inilabas namin.

Pagod na ako at gusto ko ng matulog, parang wala na akong lakas na natitira sa katawan. Nang uubos ng enerhiya si Triago.

“I’m not done yet Mason, there’s no rest for the two of us…you need to pay for what you did to me using your body.” Ngisi niyang sabi habang pinakita sa akin ang nakatayo parin niyang alaga.

“I need to call my f…father” pinigilan niya ang pagtayo ko

He took the phone from the bedside table and handed it to me.

“Tawagan mo ngayon at sabihin mo na dito ka muna mag sstay sa condo ko”

Tinignan ko muna siya bago dinial ang phone number ni Dad, mabilis naman niya itong sinagot.

“Son? Saan kayo nila Triago? Kanina pa namin kayo hinahanap?” Pagbungad ni Dad sa kabilang linya.

“Dad——” napatakip ako sa bibig at inilayo ang phone sa akin dahil walang anumang pinasok ni Triago ang alaga sa butas ko.

Sinadya niyang bilisan kaya hindi ako makapagsalita ng maayos.

“Anong nangyayari sayo diyan? Mahina ba signal? Anak? Mason?”

“Sagutin mo” Triago mouthed

“D…dad, dito na ako hmfff sa ano condo n…ni Triago” tumigil ako ng ipa side ni Triago ang pwesto ko at muli akong tinira “mag sstay….m…mamaya na ako mag explain hmfff bye”

Binaba ko ang tawag

Tumawa si Triago kaya sinamaan ko ito ng tingin.

(Attitude ang dalawa eh nagtitirahan na nga)

BD40

I woke up to the noise, so when I opened the door to see who was making the noise, I saw Samantha holding Jim. Nasa sala sila at mukhang iiwan ni Samantha ang anak kay Triago, nakuha ko ang atensyon nila ng tuluyan na akong lumabas sa kwarto.

“Oh that’s why” sabi ni Samantha at inikutan ng mata ang kaharap

“Huwag muna ngayon, Sam” sabi ni Triago at nilingon ako sabay kindat

“Hello, sorry for the noise, Mason, I was just going somewhere and I was going to leave Jim here with his uncle, but it seems like I know the reason why he refused earlier, gusto niyang solo lang kayong dalawa dito at ayaw magpa istorbo” muli niyang tinarayan ang pinsan.

“Bakit ayaw mo ba Uncle Triago?” Nakapameywang na tanong ni Jim

“Pasaway ka”

“I’m not pasaway!” Ngumuso ito at tumakbo papunta sa akin “hi, Uncle Mason! Dito kana ba titira? Can i stay here for a day? Pretty please~~” nag beautiful eyes pa siya at niyakap ang kaliwa kong hita.

“Uhmm” napakamot ako sa ulo “this is not my place to decide if you can stay here”

“But Uncle Triago told us earlier na dito kana niya ititira forever so place mo na din here and you can also decide if i can stay here”

“Stop nagging and go to Uncle Hellion.” Triago said at kinuha ang bag na may design na dragon at lumapit sa amin “kunin mo tong bag mo at sumama ka sa nanay mo”

“Busy si Hellion kaya dito ako dumiretso” tumayo na si Samantha “mamayang gabi ko siya dadaanan dito. Be a good boy, Jim”

“Yes mommy!!”

“Wait, hindi pa kami pumapayag” pahina ng pahina ang boses ni Triago ng makita na lumabas na si Samantha ng condo

Grabe talaga tong si Triago, he really shows his bad attitude to Jim, kaya nagagaya ni Jim yung ugali niya eh. Umalis na si Jim sa pagkakayakap sa akin at bumalik sa pagkakaupo sa couch at kinuha ang remote ng tv, hindi naman mahirap alagaan si Jim ang mahirap lang ay kapag pangit ang pakikitungo niya sa taong ayaw niya talaga, kapag ayaw niya ayaw niya….hindi siya mapipilit.

Ngumuso si Triago ng mapunta sa kaniya ang tingin ko, this fucker! Talagang tinotoo niya ang walang pahinga at walang tigil kahapon, grabe ang pagod kung hindi ko lang siya pinagalitan ay hindi siya titigil….gabi na nung tumigil kami, buti nga ay siya ang nagpaligo sa akin dahil hindi na talaga kaya ng katawan ko at sobrang sensitive na ang alaga ko na kapag kunting hawak lang ay manginginig na buong katawan ko.

Look at him right now, he’s obviously still full of energy in his body, if he just tries to fuck me later, I’ll really kick his balls, I still feel tired now and I didn’t sleep well last night because my buttcheeks hurt from his nonstop slap and my butthole hurts because of his cock and fingers.

“Gumawa ako ng sandwhich, kumain ka muna” he said

Sabay kaming nagtungo sa kusina at nakita kong may sandwhich na sa lamesa at orange juice, nakangiwi ako habang dahan dahan umupo.

“Wanna sit on my lap?” He teasingly said

“Naranasan mo bang mabato ng plato?” Tanong ko

“Hindi pa naman, why?”

“Gusto mo bang maranasan ngayon?”

“Ang init naman ng ulo mo, akala ko ba kapag tinira peaceful ang mind at nag bbloom? Bakit parang baliktad naman sayo? Kulang pa ba? Gusto mo bang pumunta ng kwarto?”

Why can’t he shut his mouth and eat? Ang dami niyang sinasabi.

Hindi ko nalang siya pinansin at kumain na lamang, gutom na gutom ako ngayon kaya ang isang sandwhich na gawa niya ay nadagdagan pa ng lima.

Matapos kumain ay sinamahan ko si Jim na manood ng cartoons.

Tumabi sa akin si Triago matapos hugasan ang pinagkainan. Siniksik ni Triago ang katawan ko sa kaniya at pinalibot ang braso sa bewang ko.

Triago has always been clingy to me but before that there was a limit because I didn’t let him get closer to me and now…I didn’t expect it to come to the point where there was a reason why he was clingy to me. We don’t have a label yet, right? Well, I’m not in a hurry because I feel like things are happening so quickly between the two of us.

Dinampian ni Triago ng halik ang balikat at batok ko at hindi parin nagbabago ang epekto niya sa akin.

“Triago may bata sa tabi natin” mahina kong sabi sakto lang para marinig niya

He groaned and removed his hand from my crotch.

“Hahawakan ko lang” The warm air blowing from his nose and mouth hit the back of my neck, nilalandi niya ako!

“Tumigil kana Triago kung ayaw mong umuwi ako ngayon” pagbabanta ko

“I’m getting horny again, let’s have a quickie in the kitchen?”

Hindi nga siya nagsisinungaling dahil ang laki na ng umbok niya sa suot na gray sweatpants. He started giving me wet kisses on my neck down to my shoulders. this asshole, hindi man lang tumigil at talagang nananaig ang kalibugan…hindi man lang inisip na may bata kaming kasama dito.

“Jim, dito ka sa gitna namin ni Uncle Triago mo” sabi ko kay Jim

Lumiwanag ang mukha niya at natutuwang pumwesto sa gitna naming dalawa ni Triago.

“Mason” tawag sa akin ni Triago at sinenyasan akong bumalik sa pwesto ko pero hindi ko siya pinansin “Mason”

“Quiet” pagpapatahimik sa kaniya ni Jim

lumipas ang oras na kasama namin si Jim, hindi kami na boring ni Triago dahil sa kaniya…. halos nakailang movies kaming napanood at nakipaglaro pa kami sa kaniya ng online games, masayang kasama si Jim at nakatulong siya sa akin dahil natatakasan ko si Triago kapag inaaya niya akong pumasok sa kwarto para makipag sex sa kaniya.

Sinusulit ko na ang pahinga ko ngayon dahil alam ko na kapag umalis na si Jim ay wala na akong magagawa pa.

Ngayon ay nandito kaming tatlo sa kusina, Triago is cooking popcorn habang ako naman gumagawa ng maiinom.

“Gusto ko na mag stay here” masayang sabi ni Jim na kaagad kinaayawan ni Triago

“Hindi ako papayag”

“You’re so bad talaga Uncle Triago”

“Pwede ka naman bumisita dito kapag wala kang ginagawa” pag singit ko dahil mukhang mag aaway nanaman silang dalawa

“Really?! Yehey! Sa susunod na balik ko dito dadalhin ko yung ipad ko, marami akong games doon eh”

“Popcorn is ready!” Nilapag ni Triago ang bowl na puno ng popcorn

“Thank you, Uncle Triago”

I stopped myself from cursing when Triago walked up behind me and spanked my ass. He realized what he had done, so he made a peace sign and quickly hugged me and kissed me on the lips, kinurot ko ang tagiliran niya kaya siya napalayo sa akin at bakas sa mukha niya ang sakit na ginawa ko.

“I think crush mo si Uncle Mason” nakakunot na sabi ni Jim sa Uncle niya. “Because I’ve been seeing you kissing and hugging him for a while now.”

“Ano naman sayo? Crush ko si Mason kaya wala kana doon—what the hell, Mason?”

“Ayusin mo nga pananalita mo sa harapan ng bata” pagsaway ko sa kaniya, makasalita akala mo kasing edad niya ang kausap at nagmumukhang isip bata tong si Triago at asar talo kapag kaharap si Jim.

Ewan ko nalang talaga kapag nalaman ng lahat na ganiyan ang ugali niya, tignan nalang natin kung may matatakot pa ba sa kaniya.

“My other uncle also married someone of the same gender…don’t worry, my mom explained to me that it’s normal and there’s no gender preference when you fall in love.” Parang may humaplos sa puso ko ng marinig ang sinabi ni Jim “atsaka sayo ko lang nakita na ganiyan ang ugali ni Uncle Triago, sweet, jolly, active and acting like a puppy towards you and I’m hoping that one day you’ll have me as your ring bearer at your wedding.”

“Hindi ka invited” nagsisimula nanaman si Triago

“I don’t care, hahanapan ko nalang si Uncle Mason ng iba para hindi ikaw ang pakasalan niya” nilabas ni Jim ang dila at tumatakbong lumabas ng kusina dahil sinimulan siyang habulin ni Triago.

Marrying Triago? Is Triago thinking of marrying me? We are still very young, won’t his feelings for me change? They say don’t give everything to one person because we don’t know if they will be with us forever. Vocal si Triago sa nararamdaman niya sa akin pero may gusto pa akong marinig sa kaniya na alam kong magbibigay sa akin ng lakas para mas lalong patibayin ang sitwasyon naming dalawa.

kilala ko si Triago at hindi siya nauubusan ng mga babae, paano kung dumating ang araw na hindi na ako? When he realizes he’s really for women?  Fuck, nagsisimula na akong mag overthink kahit na alam ko sa sarili ko na naguguluhan pa ako sa nararamdaman ko sa kaniya ngayon.

BD41

Nagtatakang inangat ko ang tingin mula sa binabasang libro dahil sa biglaang tahimik ng paligid, parating na ba si Prof?

I was about to hide the book I was reading under the desk when I heard footsteps entering the classroom. It was Triago who didn’t know how to button his uniform and even wore a necktie improperly. What the fuck is he doing here?

He is holding a water bottle and a paper bag with a food logo on the front.

Walang nagsalita habang papalapit siya akin ngunit halata sa kanilang mukha ang pagka curious kung bakit nandito si Triago na may dalang pagkain at tubig at papunta sa pwesto ko at mas lalong napuno ng katanungan ang kanilang mga reaksyon ng umupo si Triago sa bakanteng upuan na nasa tabi ko.

“Good morning, love” malambing niyang bati sa akin “sabi ni Uncle Arthur hindi ka kumain ng breakfast kaya…” tinulak niya palapit sa akin ang paperbag na dala “kumain ka muna para may laman ang tiyan mo”

“Umalis kana” i hissed

He didn’t listen to me and crossed his legs and placed his bag on the desk. I closed my eyes and cursed in my mind as he pulled the bottom of my chair to get closer to him.

My classmates are watching at alam kong mapupuno ako ng katanungan mamaya at hindi sila titigil hangga’t walang nakukuhang sagot sa akin.

“Triago” siniko ko ito, ngiwing hinawakan niya ang tagiliran na nasiko.

“Masama bang tumabi sayo?” Bakas sa mukha niyang nasaktan sa ginawa ko “gagi, sakit nun ah”

“Masasaktan ka talaga kapag hindi ka pa umalis dito”

“Our professor is nowhere to be found so I’ll sit in here for now, I don’t want to wait for you outside until your class is over….it’s better for me to be here next to you so I can watch you.” Ngumiti siya at sinubukan hawakan ang kamay ko.

Binibigla niya ang mga kaklase ko at napapansin ko din na may mga estudyanteng napapa second look sa pwesto namin kapag nadaan sa harapan ng classroom. Shit talaga, bakit hindi nag iisip si Triago at gagawin nalang talaga ang gusto niyang gawin?! Aishhh, umagang umaga ini stress niya ako.

“Saan mo gustong pumunta mamaya?” He fished his phone out of his pocket at may tinipa doon “look” hinarap niya sa akin ang phone at iniscroll niya pataas kaya nakita ko ang mga iba’t ibang place na magaganda ang view at halatang calming ang ambience.

“Last night I was thinking about where to take you, but in my mind, the idea that you would fit better in my condo, especially when you’re lying naked on my bed, is a chef kiss” mahina niyang sabi at kumindat pa sa akin

Tumingin muna ako sa mga kaklase ko at nagsi iwas sila ng tingin sa pwesto ko at kunyari ay busy sa mga ginagawa, napabuntong hininga ako hinila ang necktie ni Triago upang mapalapit siya sa akin…tinaas niya ang dalawang kamay at mukhang nagustuhan ang ginawa ko.

This asshole, aishhh!!

“Maraming nakikinig sa atin Triago kaya limitahan mo ang mga salitang lumalabas sa bibig mo” madiin kong sabi sa kaniya

I don’t want to be the talk of the town.

“Relax”

Binitawan ko na ang necktie niya at umayos na ng upo dahil dumating na si Prof, nagulat pa nga ito dahil nandito si Triago ngunit hinayaan lang din at nag discuss na.

Wala naman akong problema kay Triago nung nag start na ang discussion, alam niya kung kailan titigil kaya hindi naman naistorbo ang pakikinig ko sa mga tinuturo ni Prof at nakakasagot ako kapag may recitation.

Ngayon ay kinokopya nalang namin ang sinusulat ni Prof sa white board.

Triago seems to be bored because his head is already lying on the desk and he is already sighing, he is playing with the hem of my uniform and sometimes he caresses my thigh and holds my hand

Nasaan ba ang mga tropa niya kasi?

Hindi siya mabobored kung kasama niya ang mga tropa niya at hindi dito na naghihintay sa akin, kung kami nga na nakikinig at nag tatake ng notes ay naboboring din paano pa kaya siya na walang ginagawa kundi tumunganga? Sabagay ginusto naman niya ito kaya magtiis siya diyan.

Wala pala si Timothee dahil may sakit daw kaya walang maingay ngunit alam ko na inupdate na siya ni Carl at Joseph about sa natuklasan nila ngayong araw at sigurado akong mas kukulitin niya ako.

“Love…” tawag sa akin ni Triago

“Shhh marinig ka ni Prof”

“Ilang oras ba kayo sa kaniya?” Ngumuso ito

“Dalawa’t kalating oras” sagot ko

“Ang tagal” reklamo niya

“Mauna kana, magkikita naman tayo mamaya”

“Nah, ayokong iwan ka”

Napaikot ako ng mata sa narinig

“Let’s stay at my condo later, paalam kita kay Uncle” he said

“Nope, marami akong gagawin mamaya kaya i need some alone time”

“Sa kwarto mo ako matulog mamayang gabi”

“I need some alone time, Triago” tinigil ko ang pagsusulat upang tignan siya.

“Hindi mo na nga ako pinayagan mag stay sa room mo kagabi dahil may ginawa ka pati ba naman mamayang gabi bawal parin? You’re torturing me, Mason” he groaned kaya mabilis kong tinakpan ang bibig niya.

May ilan na napatingin sa amin kaya pinanlakihan ko ng mata si Triago.

He kissed my hand covering his mouth.

“Fine, I’ll finish what I need to do later before I let you into my room.” Alam kong hindi siya titigil hangga’t hindi nagagawa ang gusto, natakasan ko lang talaga siya kagabi kaya hindi siya nakapasok sa kwarto ko eh.

Matapos ang klase ay mabilis kong hinila palabas ng classroom si Triago.

“Slow down, geez”

“Ang dami ng mata na nakatingin sa atin”

“So what? subukan lang nilang magsabi ng hindi maganda at maagang magkaka parol sa school na ito” maangas niyang sabi

Pinaupo ko na siya sa bench ng marating na namin ang garden kung saan wala masiyadong tao, para iwas na din sa mga matang nakasunod sa amin.

“Triago, pwede ba kapag nandito tayo sa school, act normal?”

Napakunot noo siya sa sinabi ko.

“What do you mean?”

“You know what i mean”

Naging seryoso ang mukha niya.

“Kinahihiya mo bang kasama ako?” He asked and tilted his head.

“Ayoko lang na masira ang image mo, They know you as a…straight guy with lots of women and I don’t want them to judge you because of me.” Tumingin ako sa ibaba at napahawak sa braso.

Hindi nagsalita si Triago kaya akala ko napagtanto na niyang tama ang sinabi ko ngunit hinila niya ako palapit sa kaniya at niyakap ako, dinampian niya ng halik ang aking ulo at hinaplos ang aking buhok.

“Don’t think about that, i don’t care what others say Mason. If I don’t want my image to be ruined, why am I letting them see what happened earlier?”

He’s giving me reassurance but it’s not enough, may gusto pa akong marinig na sabihin niya.

Not long after, his friends arrived with food and that’s when I remembered the food that Triago gave me.

I feel like Triago’s friends already know about the two of us because it’s obvious from their facial reactions whenever Triago does something to me at sila pa nga ang nang aasar sa kaibigan nila. Nakakagulat lang talaga dahil hindi ko inaasahan na open sila sa ganitong relasyon, kilala sila bilang matitikas talaga, mga macho at habulin ng mga babae, kaliwa’t kanan nga ang mga babae nila eh at hindi mo maiisipan na open ang mind nila tungkol sa pakikipagrelasyon sa kapwa lalaki. Don’t judge a book by its cover talaga.

Triago wiped the corner of my lips because he said there was some sauce left, so his friends teased him again.

“Akala ko ba maangas tayo?” Sabi ni Ashton

“Lalanggamin na tayo dito” segunda ni Hellion

“Nakakawalang gana naman kumain, kailan kaya mapupunasan ang gilid ng labi ko?” Ngumuso si Ash at hinarap si Tolentino na sinamaan siya ng tingin

“Suntok ang dadapo diyan kapag hindi ka tumigil sa kakanguso” napatawa ang lahat sa sinabi ni Tolentino

Tolentino is the only one who is really difficult to get along with among their friends. He can’t get rid of his anger and annoyance at me, he can’t get over when I embarrassed him at Paris’ party, maybe.

“Billiards tayo mamaya, Triago?” Aya sa kaniya ni Hellion

“Mason and I have a date” Triago answered.

(Stay safe mysties!!)

BD42

As I said, word spread throughout the school that Triago and I are in a relationship. Some people posted on the school page about Triago and I, many supported the relationship Triago and I have because in this generation, same-sex relationships are really normal. There were also some who didn’t support it and said things like it’s a plague on society, asal bad boy pero pumapatol sa kapwa lalaki and so on.

Nadadamay din ang mga kaibigan ni Triago pero parang wala lang din sa kanila. Atsaka lahat ng mga basher at hater nila ay magaling lang mang hate using their dummy accounts sa social media kaya talagang matatapang sila doon pero pag harap harapan ay walang makalapit at makapagsalita sa harapan nilang magkakaibigan kaya kala Triago parin ang huling halakhak.

Hindi ako tinigilan ni Timothee, Carl, at Joseph ng magkaroon sila ng tyempo na lapitan ako. May tiwala naman ako sa kanilang tatlo kaya kinuwento ko sa kanila lahat lahat, They are listening attentively. Naghihintay nga ako ng violent reactions pero para silang mga batang nakikinig ng fairytale dahil sa reaction na pinakikita nila sa akin.

“Are you really na mababait mga yun?” Joseph asked while holding his books tightly, nasa likod siya ni Timothee.

Breaktime na kasi at tinext ako ni Triago na pumunta sa rooftop dahil nandoon daw sila at pinaalam ko naman na isasama ko ang mga kaibigan ko at pumayag naman siya.

Ayoko naman na iwan sila lalo na si Timothee dahil sanay kami na magkakasama kapag breaktime. Hindi ko parin iaalis ang nakasanayan namin at hindi ko iiwan si Timothee dahil first of all siya ang una kong naging kaibigan at kasama sa school na ito, alam niya lahat sa akin at ganun din ako sa kaniya.

“Mababait mga yun, hindi lang halata” sabi ko

“Guys, relax…dapat kapag nasa harapan na natin sila ay huwag natin ipakita na takot tayo—nandito si Mason para kapag may gawin sila he will going to protect us” nakangiti nga si Timothee ngunit ngiting parang natatae.

Tahimik lang si Carl na nasa kaliwa ko, siya kanina ang unang umayaw ng malaman na isasama ko sila pero wala siyang nagawa dahil pinilit siya ni Timothee na sumama.

“Ako bahala sa inyo, hindi ko naman kayo ilalagay sa kapahamakan” i reassured them.

Nauna akong umakyat sa hagdan habang nasa likuran ko sila at parang anino na sumusunod sa akin.

I can’t blame them because they themselves know what Triago and his friends have done in this school, they are the ones who discovered it all and they have been here longer than me.

I pushed the door open and Triago and his friends were already sitting and doing something. I noticed that there were extra chairs, I guess they even took some chairs downstairs for us.

Napabaling ang tingin ng magkakaibigan sa amin, i saw Triago’s eyes softened when he saw me. Binaba niya ang mga paa na nakapatong sa desk ni Hellion at inayos ang upo.

“Mason~~” tawag sa akin ng tatlo.

Pinakilala ko na ang tatlo sa magkakaibigan at pinaupo na sila dahil baka mapaupo na sila sa sahig dahil sa takot at kaba.

Tumabi ako kay Triago.

“Huwag kayong matakot nanununtok lang kami at hindi nangangain” tumayo si Ash at nilapitan ang mga kaibigan ko

Binabantayan ko ang mga kilos ng mga kaibigan ni Triago at lahat sila ay nakikipag usap sa mga kaibigan ko. Hindi din nagtagal ay nagiging close na din sila, si Timothee nga ang nangunguna magsalita at tumawa, natuwa naman ako sa nakikita.

Binigay ni Triago ang yakult na binili sa akin.

“Kumain kana?” Tanong ko

“Kumain na kami” he answered.

Binuksan ko ang pagkain na binili niya.

“I’m planning to get a tattoo again” habang ngumunguya ay tinignan ko siya

“Saan mo naman ipapalagay?”

Ngumuso ito at tinaas ang uniform na suot at halos maibuga ko ang kinakain, fuck! habang tumatagal ay mas gumaganda ang katawan niya, feeling ko ay hawak lang sa abs ni Triago ay lalabasan na ako! Sobrang swerte ko naman ata dahil sa akin siya at ako lang ang makakahawak sa katawan niya kahit kailan ko gusto.

Parang hindi ko kailangan ng rice ngayon, pwede bang kainin ko nalang yung katabi ko??

“Here,” tinuro niya ang ibaba ng kanang dibdib niya “i wanna tattoo your name here”

“Isn’t there a saying that if you get your partner’s name tattooed, you’ll break up?”

He scoffed “I don’t believe in that, it depends on the person, Mason. If you think I’ll let you go, that’s where you’re wrong. If I could just put you inside me so you couldn’t escape, I would have done it.”

“Asshole” i chuckled

Nilagay ko na sa plastic ang pinagkainan, busy parin ang dalawang grupo sa gilid at mukhang may battle na nagaganap dahil nagpupustahan ang mga ito. Si Timothee at Tolentino ang naglalaro ng online games at chinecheer sila ng kanilang mga grupo.

They’re busy kaya hindi nila napansin na hinila na ako ni Triago at pareho kaming umalis sa rooftop.

“Saan mo ako dadalhin?”

“My car”

“Where are we going?”

“Heaven” kumindat siya sa akin at dumiretso kami sa parking lot.

After getting into the backseat, he immediately kissed me, we were both thirsty for kisses now and both were taking off our clothes.

The cramped back seat wasn’t a problem because the pleasure he was making me feel now was more overwhelming.

He turned me around and kissed me on the lips before inserting his pet inside me, I covered my mouth to stop the moan I was about to let out, I must remind myself na malakas akong umungol at baka may dumaan na mga estudyante at marinig pa ako at lalo na ay umaalog ang sasakyan ni Triago ngayon!

Napakapit ako sa headrest ng upuan ng bumilis ang bayo ni Triago sa akin.

“Ang sarap mo” he murmured

“Ahh Triago, dahan dahan…ahhh”

“I can’t. Gusto kita ihardfuck”

Tumawa siya ng malakas akong napaungol dahil mas binabaon niya ang alaga sa loob ko, sinasadya niya! This man! Ahhhh tangina, ang sarap ng ginagawa ni Triago.

Pinutok niya sa loob ko ang semilya niya at tinakpan niya ang butas ko upang hindi ko mailabas ang pinutok niya sa akin. Hinuli niya ang nakaawang kong labi at muli akong binigyan ng halik, dinilaan niya ang ibabang dila ko at nilandas iyon pababa sa leeg ko.

I bite my lower lip when he sucks my nipple.

“Upuan mo ako” he whispered

He sat down and guided my hips to sit on top of him, my eyes widened as his cock sank deeper and deeper into my hole. Gusto kong maiyak sa sarap, binabaliw ako ni Triago, ginugulo niya ang sistema ko ngayon….libog na libog ako kahit na may nangyayari sa aming dalawa, gusto ko pa…i want more.

“Ahh Triago, sarap ah ah ah Triago…”

“You’re so hot while moaning my name, love” He wiped the sweat that had formed on my forehead. “Keep moaning my name and i’ll fuck you nonstop”

Nagustuhan ko ang narinig kaya wala na akong pakialam kung may makarinig sa akin, inungol ko ng paulit ulit ang pangalan ni Triago and i saw his face filled with satisfaction.

“Uuwi na tayo, hindi ako papayag na quickie lang ang gawin natin” sabi niya matapos kaming labasan.

Binaon ko ang mukha sa leeg niya.

“I want my cock to be inside you while I drive, I don’t want to take it off, I want to bury my cock in you forever.” Bulong niya sa tenga ko.

I turned over on my side and used both hands as pillows. Triago was watching a cartoon movie and we were here in his room.

“Triago?” Tawag ko sa kaniya

“Hmm?”

“Sa tingin mo ba magagalit sila dad kapag nalaman nila yung relasyon nating dalawa?”

Hindi ko lang mapigilan na isipan na kapag dumating ang panahon na malaman nila Dad ang tungkol sa amin ni Triago ay hindi nila matanggap at baka itakwil kami, nag eexpect pa naman sila ng apo sa aming dalawa ni Triago but look at us right now. Matatanggap ba ako ni Dad? I’m still his son parin naman, pwede naman kaming mag adopt ni Triago—if gusto niya o kaya kung magtatagal kaming dalawa.

“Let’s make them understand.” Sagot niya at pinatong ang kamay sa braso ko

“Paano kung….hindi nila maintindihan?”

“Whether they get angry or don’t accept us, the important thing is that we both love each other. You will be with me on every path I take, Mason, and not them or anyone else, huwag kang mag alala kung itakwil tayo kasi kaya naman kitang buhayin” mayabang niyang sabi at tumawa pa kaya hinampas ko ng unan ang mukha niya.

“Akala mo naman talaga”

“What? I’m serious”

“Kapag tinigil ni Uncle Patrick ang paglagay ng pera sa account mo—”

“Anong tingin mo sa akin? Asa sa tatay? Hindi mo ata natatanong na may sarili akong pera at hindi lahat ng nagagastos ko ay galing kay Dad” tinaasan ko siya ng kilay

Dahil hindi ako naniniwala ay umalis siya sa ibabaw ng kama at pumunta sa cabinet, may kinuha siya doon na brown folder at muling bumalik sa tabi ko.

“If you don’t believe me, look inside the folder and there are all the businesses I built, including the land I bought.” Mukha na siyang nagtatampo dahil hindi ko siya pinaniniwalaan.

Binuksan ko ang folders at totoo nga ang sinabi niya, wow…hindi ko akalain na business minded pala si Triago akala ko basag ulo at pambababae lang ang alam na gawin eh.

“Naniniwala kana? Ano? Gusto mo bang itanan na kita? Sabihin mo lang”

“Nah”

Inis niya kinuha ang folder sa akin “tsk, tapos doon sa babae mo payag kang makipagtanan tapos sa akin….tsk”

Naparolyo ang mata ko sa narinig.

“Naiinis ka ba?” Halata ang mapang asar kong tono kaya mas lalo siyang nainis

“Dapa” hinubad niya ang sweatpants na suot “ilalabas ko lang yung inis ko”

“Triago!” Umalis ako sa kama niya “not now”

Tinaas niya ang dalawang kamay at mayabang na pinakita sa akin ang alaga niyang nakatayo na.

Tumatawa akong tumakbo sa loob ng kwarto niya habang hinahabol niya ako, his cock is bouncing while he’s chasing me kaya naluluha na ako sa kakatawa.

“Huwag kang papahuli, Mason” he said

BD43

Triago’s birthday is in just one week and I’m at the mall to buy him a gift. I’ve been looking around for a while because I don’t know what to give him since he already has everything and he doesn’t need anything else.

Perfume sana nag bibilhin ko kaso naalala ko na marami siyang pabango sa condo niya at baka gawin lang din niya display yung bibilhin ko, gusto ko kasi na iregalo sa kaniya yung makikita kong ginagamit talaga niya hindi yung minsan ko lang makita. Hindi ko nga malalaman na malapit na birthday niya kung hindi ko lang narinig sa usapan ng mga kaibigan niya eh, wala atang balak sabihin sa akin.

I stopped at a shop that sells watches. I’ve never seen him wear a watch, he only has a bracelet on his wrist.

Tumunog ang cellphone ko at ng tignan ko kung sino ang caller ay ngiti kong sinagot ang tawag.

“Where are you?” Triago asked in a hoarse voice, he just woke up.

Hindi ko siya ginising para samahan ako kaya nga ako nandito sa mall para hanapan siya ng gift kaya talagang hindi ko siya isasama.

“Hindi mo ako sinama” halata ang pagtatampo sa boses niya

“May dinaanan lang ako dito sa mall, uuwi din ako”

“Anong oras ka uuwi?”

Tinignan ko ang oras sa relo “uhmm maybe 12?”

“10 na, umuwi ka kaagad”

Binaba na niya ang tawag kaya bumalik ako sa paghahanap ng ireregalo.

Bagsak ang balikat na pumasok ako sa loob ng kotse, wala akong napiling ireregalo sa kaniya, napagod lang ako kakalibot ng ilang beses, nagpatulong na ako sa mga kaibigan ko pero lahat naman ng sinabi nila ay alam kong meron si Triago. Busangot na inihiga ko ang ulo sa manibela ng kotse, kung ibang tao ang pipilian ko for sure wala pa sa kalahating oras nakapili na ako pero si Triago na ito eh.

Umuwi na ako sa bahay na may dalang pizza dahil baka magtaka si Triago kung bakit ang tagal kong wala sa bahay pero wala akong dala kahit isa.

Naabutan ko naman ito sa sala na nagpapaikot ng bola ng basketball sa daliri. Naka jersey shorts siya at black fitted sando, may laro ba siya? Halatang aalis din eh, may gym bag din sa gilid niya.

“Hey” pag agaw ko sa atensyon niya “going somewhere?”

Nilapag ko sa harapan niya ang dalawang box ng pizza na binili.

“Come with me, kailangan ko ng taga cheer sa akin”

He dribbled and threw the ball at me, which I immediately caught.

“May nag aaya ng pustahan sa amin” dagdag niya “magpalit ka at sumama ka sa akin”

“Wala man lang tanong kung papayag ba ako?”

Tinaasan niya ako ng kilay “you’re my source of energy at kung hindi ka sumama ay matatalo kami”

Ang dami namang alam ng lalaking ito.

Pumasok ako sa kwarto at nagsuot lang ng hoodie bago muling bumalik sa sala.

We have arrived at the court where Triago and his friends will be playing basketball. Nandito na ang lahat at halatang si Triago nalang ang hinihintay nila, medyo maraming tao ang nasa gilid ng court at manonood sa laro, umupo naman ako sa bench dala ang gym bag ni Triago. Nag fistbump silang magkakaibigan at may pinag usapan habang ang kabilang team naman ay nag wawarm up.

Matapos ang ilang minuto ay may pumito na kaya kaniya kaniya na silang pwesto sa court, nagsimulang magtilian ang mga nanonood.

Nginitian ko si Triago ng sulyapan niya ako.

“Ang sasarap naman!”

“Shoot niyo nalang sa akin!”

“Wohooo galingan niyong lahat”

Rinig kong sabi ng mga nanonood.

Triago scored immediately, but the ball was immediately snatched from Ashton’s hands, so the opponent also scored.

Magagaling ang kabilang team at halatang batak sa paglalaro ng basketball, magaling din naman sila Triago syempre.

Pumito ang scorer kaya umalis sa court ang mga naglalaro upang mag waterbreak, dumiretso sa akin si Triago na parang naligo na sa pawis, binuksan ko naman ang gym bag niya at nilabas ang tumbler at towel. Umupo si Triago sa tabi ko at pinunasan ang pawis sa mukha at leeg, ang bango niya parin kahit mukhang basang sisiw.

Ang daming napapatingin sa pwesto namin lalo na kay Triago, sino ba naman ang hindi?

“Are you ok? Nagustuhan mo ba yung laro ko?” He asked me

Pinatong niya ang towel sa balikat at uminom ng tubig, tinitigasan nanaman ako sa kaniya, bawat kilos niya ay nakakahulog underwear. Nilagay ko ang dalawang kamay sa loob ng hoodie at hinila iyon kaunti upang matakpan ang alaga kong gustong magpakita kay Triago.

Alam ko na kapag nalaman ni Triago na nalilibugan ako sa kaniya o kaya kailangan ko siya ngayon ay iiwan niya ang laro para lang tirahin ako. Hindi tumatanggi si Triago kapag sex na ang usapan, go siya lagi sa akin kahit saan pa yan.

“Wag ka lang aggresive may mga times kasi na parang gusto mong ihambalos yung kabilang team eh” sagot ko sa tanong niya

“Sila ang nauuna, sinasadya nilang itama yung siko nila sa amin kapag aagawin nila yung bola” para siyang batang nagsusumbong, cute.

“Tama na yan Dela Cruz” sabi ni Hellion na napadaan sa harapan namin “mag sstart na ulit yung laro, mamaya kana magpa baby”

“Hindi pala maangas si bossing” sabay na sabi ng kambal

Inikutan lang ako ng mata ni Tolentino at nauna nang pumanta sa gitna ng court.

After Triago placed the tumbler and towel on the bench, he squeezed my thigh before standing up and leaving my side.

Nagpatuloy ang laro at sinunod naman ni Triago ang sinabi ko, nakakalamang sila kaya hindi ko din maiwasan na matuwa at icheer ang laro nila. Feeling ko ay part din ako ng team dahil kapag nakakapuntos ang kalaban ay nanlulumo ako.

Sa kalagitnaan ng panonood sa laro nila Triago ay may tumawag sa akin, nilingon ko kung sino iyon at isa siya sa mga players ng mabilang team, what is he doing here?

“What do you need?” I asked

“What’s your name? Uhmm sorry for bothering you, I’ve been looking at you for a while” nahihiya siyang napayuko at napakamot sa batok.

“Wala akong—” natamaan ko yung tumbler ni Triago at hindi iyon nakasara ng maayos kaya natapon sa sahig at nabasa ang suot kong crocs

“Ako na”

Lumuhod yung lalaki at itinayo ang tumbler ni Triago. Nanlaki ang mata ko ng gamitin niyang pamunas sa crocs ko ang towel na hawak niya.

“Kaya ko na”

Nanlamig kami at parang na estatwa sa pwesto ng may bolang malakas na tumama sa wall sa gilid lang namin, lumipad pa ang buhok namin nung napadaan ito sa amin and shocks kapag natamaan kami ng bolang iyon ay for sure basag mukha namin!

Triago did that and his is now approaching our place, he’s angry and had his fists clenched, his jaws were also tense and every step he took was a threat.

Napaayos ng tayo ang lalaki at ako ang kinakabahan para sa kaniya.

Walang pasabi na hinaklit ni Triago ang jersey nung lalaki kaya doon na ako napatayo at pinigilan si Triago na manuntok, nagsitakbuhan naman sila Hellion pati na ang kabilang team upang umawat.

“What the fuck are you doing?!” Galit na tanong ni Triago

“Bro, chill…..i’m just helping him” sagot ng lalaki

“I saw how you look at him, you fucker!”

“I’m just asking his name and suddenly the water–”

“Yung pinagtatanungan mo ng pangalan ay pag aari ko, your touching his ankle do you want to see Satan now?” Inalis ko ang pagkakahawak ni Triago sa jersey nung lalaki dahil malapit na itong masakal.

“Triago, stop” pagpigil ko sa kaniya

“Dude, bumitaw kana” sabi ng mga kaibigan nung lalaki

“Kasalanan ng kaibigan niyo, lumalapit nalang basta basta” sulsol naman ni Ash

“Pasuntok lang si Triago para bumitaw na” segunda ni Ashton

“Hindi kami naghahanap ng away”

“Kayo hindi pero yang gagong yan? Oo!” Singit ni Tolentino

“Makita pa kitang lumapit at kausapin yung pag aari ko sinisigurado kong tatama na sayo yung bola” binitawan na ni Triago ang lalaki

Inilayo ko na si Triago dahil naaangasan na ito sa lalaki, paano ba naman kasi ay ngumiti pa yung lalaki at pinagpagan yung jersey na nahawakan ni Triago. Naghahanap talaga ng away at halatang ginagalit pa si Triago! Pinilit kong umupo si Triago at hindi na muna siya pinalaro, nag continue na ang laro habang pinapakalma ko si Triago.

“Hey, gusto mo na bang umuwi?” Mahinahon kong tanong

Hindi niya ako pinansin, huwag mong sabihin na sa akin naman niya ibabaling ang galit niya kanina? Amp.

“Kumalma kana para makapaglaro ka ulit”

Hindi parin niya ako pinapansin.

Pinunasan ko ang pawis niya at dinampian ng halik ang kaniyang labi, akala ko nga ay iiwas siya sa halik ko. Subukan niya lang at baka gusto niyang iwanan ko siya dito sa court at hindi pagbuksan ng kwarto mamaya.

“I’m not entertaining him, lumapit nalang siya at tinatanong kung anong pangalan ko”

“You’re talking too much, just shut up at dumikit ka sa akin. I want everyone to know that you are mine” pinalibot niya ang braso sa bewang ko “ang akin ay akin lang at kahit na presidente pa yan ay hindi ako natatakot, Mason, ayoko ng may kaagaw”

“Hindi ako magpapaagaw”

“Mabuti at nagkakaintindihan tayo”

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Kagat kagat ang ibabang labi na nakaharap ako ngayon sa laptop habang nag sscroll at naghahanap parin ng maireregalo kay Triago, bukas na ang birthday niya! Ilang araw akong naghahanap ng ireregalo sa kaniya at hanggang ngayon ay wala parin akong mahanap, nakakaiyak tangina, tanungin ko nalang kaya kung ano ang gusto niya?

Lumabas na ako ng kwarto at kinatok ang pinto ni Triago, maya maya ay lumabas na siya na bagong ligo. He’s wearing a navy blue pants partner with black shoes and white polo shirt, lahat ng suotin niya ay bagay na bagay talaga sa kaniya, ang lakas ng dating niya talagang hundred percent head turner.

“You look handsome” i complimented him

Hinila niya ang bewang ko at idinikit ako sa kaniya “you too, love”

Triago and I are going to church today, I didn’t invite him, it was him…he said he wanted to go to church because tomorrow is his birthday and he said he has a lot to say to God. The last time I went to church I was a child and this is the first time I’ve been to church again, thanks to Triago.

There weren’t many people when we arrived at the church, but there were many vendors in front of the church and I got hungry when I saw someone selling street foods and I promised myself that after we’re done i would take Triago there.

Tahimik akong tumabi kay Triago na nauna nang umupo.

“Marami akong gustong ipagpasalamat sa Diyos” sabi niya sa akin at hinawakan ang kamay ko “lalo na nung makilala kita at naging akin ka”

Something warm touched my heart when Triago said that.

“I want to thank you because I will be celebrating my birthday with the people I love and those who love me. Thank you for being there, especially during times when I didn’t know where my life was going. Lord, you gave my life light and guided me on the right path kaya nandito parin ako at nananatiling buhay at lumalaban”

Nakatitig lang ako sa kaniya habang nagpapasalamat siya kay Lord, i can’t believe that this man will thank Lord today. Masaya akong may panginoon sa puso niya.

“Lord, I hope that the man I am with today in this church will be protected every day, I love this man very much and I will never let him go….I will fight for our relationship” nagtama ang tingin naming dalawa “ipagsisigawan ko sa buong mundo ang pangalan mo Mason at sasabihin kong mahal na mahal kita”

Lord naman wala naman sa plano kong umiyak sa simbahan na ito pero bakit naman ganito? Pinaiiyak ako ni Triago!

Hindi ko na nakayanan pa at nagsituluan na ang luha ko hanggang humagulgol na ako, hinawakan niya ang likod ng ulo ko at binaon sa kaniyang dibdib.

“Masaya akong ikaw ang hinarap at pinakilala ko kay Lord” he whispered while caressing my hair “shhhh, stop crying love”

Natawa ito ng mas lalo akong humagulgol.

“Huwag kang mawawala sa akin ah? Hindi ko kakayanin kapag nawala ka. Huwag mo akong iiwan, Mason…”

Tumango ako habang nasa dibdib parin niya at umiiyak.

“Lastly i pray to our might Lord to guide us always because you are the one i want to spend my whole life with. I assured that you have me, my heart and my soul, forever.” He kissed my head

Tumigil na ako sa pag iyak dahil dumarami na ang mga tao at ayoko naman na makita nila akong mugto ang mata, nakanguso kong tinanggap ang panyo na nilahad sa akin ni Triago.

Hinihintay niya ang sasabihin ko kaya pinakalma ko muna ang sarili dahil ayokong umiiyak na nagsasabi ng message sa kaniya. I exhaled at kinulong ang kamay niya sa aking mga palad.

“I wasn’t expecting you Triago at first I hated you and loathed you and I didn’t want you to come close to me but it seems that fate wanted to do the opposite and brought us closer together….you showed me the real you with each passing day and my understanding of who you really are grew even wider. You have given meaning to each passing day and now that the Lord is a witness to the two of us, I promise the Lord and especially to you that no matter what happens, I will never leave you and I will love you even more.”

He gave me a warm smile at pinatakan ng halik ang aking labi.

“I love you so much” he whispered

Parang may nabuhay sa loob ko ng marinig iyon sa kaniya, mabilis na tumibok ang puso ko at niyakap siya ng mahigpit. Parang may sariling mundo kami ni Triago at wala na akong pakialam sa mga nakapaligid sa amin, masaya ako ngayon at ipapakita ko iyon sa lahat, bakit pa ako mahihiya? Kung si Triago ay willing ipagsigawan ang pangalan ko at sabihing mahal na mahal niya ako ay ako naman willing kong ipakita sa buong mundo kung gaano ko siya kamahal.

Puno ng pagmamahal at kasiyahan kaming lumabas sa simbahan ni Triago, magkahawak ang kamay naming dalawa at para kaming mga batang first time lang ma inlove at makipag date dahil we’re both blushing and shy sa isa’t isa. Feeling ko nga ay parang kaka meet ko lang kay Triago ngayon.

Hinila ko siya sa mga nakahilerang nagbebenta ng mga street foods, parehas naman na kaming nakakain ng ganito kaya wala akong problema na iexplain sa kaniya ang mga bawat tinda.

Parehas kaming mahilig sa fishball lalo na kapag ang sawsawan ay suka na may halong kainit na sauce.

“Say ahhh” ngumanga ako at isinubo niya sa akin ang kwek kwek

There was some sauce left on the side of his lip and since he didn’t notice it, I just wiped it with my thumb and put it straight in my mouth to lick the sauce.

“Huwag mo akong bigyan ng kasalanan ngayon, Mason”

Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay, ano naman ang problema niya?

While eating, I couldn’t help but look around until something caught my attention. I left Triago busy talking to the vendor and asking how the sauce was made because it looked like he was planning to make it at home too.

Lumapit ako sa nagtitinda ng mga accesories, I saw a silver necklace with a cross pendant. Babagay ito kay Triago, heto nalang ang ireregalo ko sa kaniya! atsaka para na din may memories kaming dalawa dito sa church na ito, gusto ko na kapag makikita niya ang necklace na ito ay maalala niya ang pangako at pasasalamat namin sa isa’t isa sa harapan ng panginoon.

Binili ko kaagad ang necklace at tinago sa bulsa.

Binili ko din ang bracelet na partner nung necklace at para sa akin naman iyon.

Hindi ko muna sinuot ang bracelet dahil baka magtampo siya kung makita niya na hindi ko siya binilhan din, isusuot ko nalang ito kapag suot na din niya ang necklace.

“Saan ka galing?” Tanong kaagad niya sa akin ng makabalik ako sa tabi niya

“Tumingin lang sa mga tinda”

“May gusto ka ba? Pumili kana, ako magbabayad” naks, lakas maka sugar daddy.

“Wala naman” nginitian ko siya at pinisil naman niya ang pisngi ko.

“Stop being cute, love, ginigigil mo ako eh”

“Gusto mo bang luharan kita mamaya? Hmm?” I gave him a seductive look and he’s falling for it.

When he realized we were still in front of the church, he quickly refused and even gulped a few times, I couldn’t help but laugh at his reaction.

“Is that final? Sayang naman kung tatanggi ka” pang aasar ko pa

“Tumingil ka nga, huwag kang makulit…pumasok kana sa sasakyan” nilabas niya ang wallet at binayaran si manong

Kakapain ko sana ang gitna nito ng lumayo siya sa akin at nauna ng maglakad kaya natatawa ko siyang sinundan.

(Lumalayag ang GOMA ah, what if??? Joke lang bwahahahahahaha)

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It’s like I’m reminded of the night Triago and I first met when I stepped into their place, where Tito Patrick’s birthday party was also held. It’s like deja vu for me, but now Triago and I are in a relationship and are no longer strangers that you just look at and ignore.

I’m with my friends and Triago’s friend at the long table and we’re just waiting for the birthday boy because he’s being prepared upstairs. I was going to go see him but I decided to just wait for him here, I want everyone to be with me to witness his handsomeness, syempre proud ako na makita nilang lahat kung gaano kapogi ang mahal ko, kahit lagi naman siyang pogi at araw araw siyang nakikita ng mga tao.

Tumahimik na ang mga tao ng umakyat ang babae sa mini stage na may hawak na mic, labas ngipin itong ngumiti.

“Good evening everyone, and welcome! We are gathered here to celebrate Mr. Triago Dela Cruz, who is marking another year of life, love, and laughter.”

What the heck? Bakit ako kinakabahan?

“Let’s give a round of applause for Mr. Triago Dela Cruz!!”

Malakas na palakpakan habang lumabas si Triago sa pintuan, shit….this man, if being perfect was illegal, he probably wouldn’t be able to get out of jail.

He’s wearing black pants and partnered with a long sleeve red polo with the top three buttons unbuttoned so his tattoo is visible, which makes those around him drool even more, especially me.

No matter how beautiful the clothes of those around him are, he will still stand out with his simple attire because his aura is strong and he is a head turner, he deserves to be kneeled at and be proud of by everyone, Triago is one of the Greek Gods reincarnated in this day and age

Umakyat ito sa stage at kinuha ang mic sa babae.

Muling pumalakpak ang mga bisita.

Hindi na maalis ang paningin ko sa kaniya masiyado niya kaming inaakit.

“Pogi naman ng bebeloves mo” pabiro akong siniko ni Timothee

“Grabe na talaga ang loveteam na GOMA” natatawang sabi ni Ash kaya kunot noo ko siyang tinignan

“GOMA?” sabay sabay naming tanong sa kaniya

“Oo, Triago x Mason tapos ang kinalabasan ay GOMA” proud pa niyang sabi

“Ang bantot naman ng ginawa mo!” Sabi ng kambal niya “mas maganda kung MATRI”

“Mas lalong mabantot sayo parang malapit na sa matres eh”

“GOMA nalang ata ako” taas kamay na sabi ni Hellion na tinanguan ng mga kasama namin dito sa table.

“First of all I want to thank everyone who came tonight to celebrate my birthday and also to my dad who planned and organized this party and he couldn’t have done all of this without my friends’ help so I deeply appreciate them.” Sinimulan na ni Triago magbigay ng mensahe at all ears naman kami sa kaniya.

He can’t brush his hair with his fingers dahil naka slicked back hair siya ngayon.

He can’t brush his hair with his fingers because he has slicked back hair now. This is the first time I saw him with his hair done like that and it suits him better. He looks like a mafia member from Japan.

“I have an important announcement tonight”

Mas lalong bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko, fuck is he–

“This person is special to me, yesterday we both went to church…we both thank God because he made a way for our paths to meet, they say love is unexpected, it comes naturally. it is either will just teach us a lesson or will be a blessing in our lives and for me this person is the answer to all my prayers and wishes”

Mas lalong umingay sa table namin.

“If love has no age, it also has no gender. We are all given freedom to choose who we love, who we want to be with through ups and downs, who we want to be with when we grow old. I know that the world is full of judgment but if he is the one I will be with forever, I am ready to protect him in the world of judgment.”

Tumingin siya sa akin at tinaas ang kaniyang kamay, nanginginig man ang tuhod ko ay tumayo ako at hinakbang ang mga paa patungo sa kaniya. Napuno ang paligid ng bulungan at gulat sa natuklasan.

Umiyak na ako kahapon pati ba naman ngayon? Lagi nalang akong pinapaiyak ni Triago.

I stood next to him when I got on stage, I glanced around, there were some smiling and some with traces of disgust on their faces, well, we can’t stop people from their reaction and perspective on this type of love, what’s important is that you’re happy at walang tinatapakang tao.

Bumaling ang tingin ko sa pwesto ni Dad at Uncle Patrick, kanina pa ako kinakabahan na lingunin sila pero dahil gusto kong malaman kung sa facial reactions nila ang announcement ni Triago ay tumagal ang tingin ko sa kanila at binasa pa kung ano mga susunod nilang reactions.

I saw my Dad wiping his eyes at tinatapik tapik namin ni Uncle Patrick ang likod nito.

“I would like to introduce to you…Mason Grey, the only one my heart beats for”

Sa table namin ang malakas ang sigawan kaya natawa nalang kami ni Triago.

“Kaibigan ko yan!!” Sigaw ni Timothee

“Ang astig talaga ni Bossing!” Ash shouted at hinampas pa ng ilang beses ang lamesa

“Tapang talaga kaya hanga ako sa inyo eh” Hellion

“Talunan na tayo, may nanalo na eh” sigaw ni Carl

“Ako susuntok sa mga judgemental” tumayo pa si Ashton upang sabihin iyon

The rest ay tumatango sa mga kaibigan nilang maiingay, we’re so lucky to have them.

“My message is over and thank you, enjoy the party everyone”

Bumaba na kami sa stage ni Triago.

“Let’s go face them” sabi niya sa akin

Tumango ako at nagpahila kay Triago papunta sa dalawang lalaking naluluha sa gilid, they’re comforting each other.

“Dad”

“Dad”

Sabay naming tawag ni Triago sa mga tatay namin.

Suminghot si Dad at umangat ang tingin sa amin habang si Uncle Patrick naman ay nagpupunas pa ng tissue.

“Narinig na namin ang lahat” pangunguna ni Dad “I love my son, Triago, he is the one I take the most care of and I want him to achieve what he wants in life and if you are with him in achieving his goals, I am happy, I trust you, Triago, and I know you will not abandon my son.”

Niyakap ni Dad si Triago at muling umiyak kaya ako na ang mag abot ng tissue kay Dad, hindi ko naman alam na iyakin si Dad.

“We just want you to be happy in life, but we still want grandchildren so give them to us…do you understand?” Sabi naman ni Tito Patrick

Nagyakapan kaming apat at ng bumitaw na ay sinungitan ni Dad si Uncle Patrick.

“Kapag yang anak mo iniwan ang anak ko, friendship over na tayo at huwag mong ipapakita ang anak mo sa akin dahil baka habulin ko siya ng itak” pagbabanta ni Dad kay Uncle Patrick

“Pareho natin hahabulin ng itak”

My heart is happy because tonight, I felt that many people support and love Triago and me, I will never forget this and we will not let them down.

Kinuha ko sa likod ng bulsa ang regalo ko para kay Triago.

“Triago…” tawag ko sa kaniya

Nilingon kaagad niya ako at bumaba ang tingin niya sa hawak ko.

“My gift for you…”

His face lightened up at kinuha iyon sa akin, binuksan niya ang box at nakita ang necklace na may cross pendant, sakto at wala siyang suot na necklace ngayon.

“Wow, it’s so beautiful. Thank you so much, susuotin ko ito araw araw” hinalikan niya ang noo ko.

Tinulungan ko siyang isuot ang necklace at bumagay sa kaniya, silver really suits him.

“Help me wear this too” pinakita ko sa kaniyang ang bracelet na partner ng necklace niya.

“Sure, love”

He was the one who put the bracelet on my wrist and after that he brought my hand to his lips and kissed the back of my palm.

“You’re the most beautiful person that God created and i can’t looking at you, binibigyan mo ng kulay ang bawat araw ko, Mason” napapikit ako ng haplusin niya ang pisngi ko. “Ikaw ang pinaka magandang regalo ko ngayong gabi”

“Happy birthday, Mason. I love you”

“I love you always and forever” he answered.

(Awwww GOMA talaga ang panalo eh, kayo ba minamahal ba kayo? Kapag hindi magbasa nalang kayo ah? Bwahahahahahahaha)

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Ilang araw lang ang lumipas nung nag celebrate si Triago ng birthday niya ay sumunod naman itong si Tolentino and now we are here at the bar celebrating his birthday, akala ko nga ay hindi ako iimbitahan dahil hindi nga maganda ang timpla niya sa akin pero pinadalhan niya ako ng invitation card atsaka hindi din naman papayaga si Triago na hindi ako kasama baka siguro pinilit niya ang kaibigan?

Kasama din pala si Timothee sa amin dahil naging close sila ni Tolentino dahil sa kakalaro ng online games while si Carl at Joseph naman ay maaral at may quiz daw kami tomorrow kaya hindi sila sumama.

Wala pa kaming isang oras dito dahil nga kaka start lang ng party ni Tolentino dahil kakadating nga lang din ng loko.

Nirentahan nila ang buong bar kaya puro mga kaibigan lang din nila at ibang mga nakakasama ang nandito at kasamang mag cecelebrate ng birthday niya.

“Happy birthday bro” Three men came to the table where we were sitting and greeted Tolentino and even gave him a bro hug.

“Enjoy the party, order all drinks you want, ok?” Tolentino said at tinabihan si Timothee na sinisimulan na ang pagsimsim sa baso na may alak.

“Mataas ba alcohol tolerance mo?” Tolentino asked Timothee

“Hindi masiyado pero kaya ko naman limitahan yung inom ko” my friend answered at sumipsip ng lemon

“Kapag nagkatuluyan yang dalawa ang combination ng name nila ay TITINO” bulong sa akin ni Ashton dahil katabi ko lang siya

“What the fuck are you whispering to him?” Inis na tanong ni Triago na nasa kabilang side ko naman at nakikipag usap sa mga kakilala na napapadaan sa pwesto namin

“Chill bro, may naisip lang” bumungisngis ito at may binulong sa kakambal hanggang binulong na sa mga kasama namin sa table

Nagpigil ang mga ito sa pagtawa pero Ashton mouthed TITINO and they burst into laughter, causing Tolentino to look at them in curiousity. He wants to know too so he forces Hellion to tell him what his friends are laughing at.

Hellion shook his head and tried to hold back his laughter because Tolentino was getting annoyed, but luckily Tolentino’s name appeared on the big screen and there was a happy birthday message written on it, along with the waiters carrying a cake and mini fireworks on top of it.

“Happy birthday to you~~”

Kanta namin habang pumalakpak, tumayo si Tolentino at nilapitan ang cake.

Matapos ang birthday song ay hinipan niya ang cake at kinagatan ang gilid nun.

“Rock this party!!” He shouted

Tumayo ang kambal at binuksan ang isang bote ng alak.

Ngumanga si Tolentino and they poured it inside his mouth at umani iyon ng hiyawan.

“I can’t forget the TITINO” i said to Triago

“What? Titi ko?”

Nag isahang linya ang aking labi dahil hindi niya narinig ng maayos ang sabi ko.

“You want my titi? Wanna quickie?” Dagdag niya pa

Inikutan ko siya ng mata.

“You horny, love?” Tanong pa niya at hinalikan niya ang pisngi ko

Maglinis ka din ng tenga Triago.

Tolentino’s party was fun, there was no kill joy and everyone was really getting along. We had new people at the table and they all had the same sense of humor, so our place was filled with laughter. Masaya din ako na si Timothee na takot na takot at parang naiihi noon sa tuwing nakikita ang magkakaibigan ay ngayon parang part na siya ng mga ito.

Pinagyayabang nga nito sa klase na parte na siya ng grupo nila Triago, nung una ay hindi sila naniniwala ngunit ng makila nila kami na nasa iisang table lang sa cafeteria ay doon na sila naniwala.

Also because of Timothee, there are students who are no longer like scared dogs who run away when they’re around, he spreads the word throughout the school that they are kind and happy to be with.

“Tanginaaaa” nandidiri na sabi ni Hellion habang inilalayo ang mukha ni Ashton sa mukha.

“Lemme lick your cheeks!” Pang aasar ni Ashton at nilabas ang dila at pilit na inaabot ang pisngi ni Hellion.

“Motherfucker kapag tumama talaga tong kamao ko sa mukha mo!” Banta nito

“Gusto mo din dilaan kita?” Sabi ni Triago sa akin habang nakapalibot ang braso sa bewang ko, kanina pa niya ako hindi binibitawan. Kinindatan niya ako at inabot ang shot glass na binigay sa kaniya ni Timothee.

“Hi, can we join?” May tatlong babaeng lumapit sa amin, ang mga suot nila ay mas maikli pa sa pasensiya ko.

Hindi sila narinig ng mga kasama ko dahil busy sila mag usap at mag asaran, si Triago naman na katabi ko ay nag bibingi bingihan, akala ko nga ay papansinin niya dahil ganun naman siya noon pero subukan niyang lumandi ngayon sa iba at baka sakalin ko siya ng wala sa oras.

Kung gusto mong humaba pa ang buhay mo Triago ay ayusin mo ang desisyon mo sa buhay.

“Uhmm” ackward na tumawa ang nasa gitna

“Uy mga babae” at napansin na din sila

“Anong maipaglilingkod namin sa inyo mga binibini?” Tanong ni Ash at nakipag apiran pa sa mga kaibigan

“Ang lalim pre ah” Hellion said

“Can we join you?” They said in unison

Dahil si Tolentino ang birthday boy ay siya ang hinintay namin na mag decide, tinaas nito ang isang kamay ay sinenyasan na hindi pwede. Napataas ang isa kong kilay ng umiling ang iba pa na kasama namin, wow nakakapanibago at hindi sila mag eentertain ng babae ngayon, lagi kasi silang may mga babae at hindi mo talaga maiimagine na tatanggi sila sa mga babae.

“Bawal miss eh, sa susunod nalang, may popormahan pa yung birthday boy eh” sabi ni Ash.

“Anong popormahan? Bugok!” Binato ni Tolentino ang chichirya na hindi pa bukas kay Ash.

“Deny pa siya” rinig kong sabi ni Ashton

“Hi, Triago” natigil sa pag uusap ang dalawang kambal ng may babae nanaman na lumapit sa pwesto namin at talagang kay Triago lang nakatingin. “Can I get you out of here? I know you miss this.” Umikot pa ito ipang ipakita ang kaniyang suot na see through top and black leather shorts.

“nope, get out of my sight…my husband is with me now”

“Huh? Husband?” Naguguluhan niyang tanong at tinignan ako “him? You gotta be kidding me!” She giggled “stop joking, Triago”

“I’m not joking” he seriously said

“You’re a man Triago and also alam ko hindi ka papatol sa lalaki. You love girls—”

“Ano bang hindi mo maintindihan?” Taas kilay na pakikisali ng kambal

Naagaw naman namin ang atensyon ng mga kasama sa table.

“Ano meron?” Tanong ni Timothee

“Hindi naniniwala na mag jowa na si Triago at Mason” sumbong ni Ash

“Mag kiss kayo sa harapan niya para maniwala!” Sinamaan ko ng tingin si Timothee pero deep inside ay gusto ko din para tumigil na yung babae at umalis na.

“Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!”

“Gosh, as if naman ikikiss niya—”

“Wohoooo” hiyawan ng mga nasa paligid when Triago kissed my lips and pressed his lips even harder on mine, fuck! Kiss lang ang sabi and why did he seem like he wanted to make out with me in front of our friends?

“Arghhh!” Dabog na umalis ang babae sa harapan namin

Tinulak ko na si Triago palayo sa akin

Dinilaan niya ang ibabang labi at ang kamay ay lumandas sa hita ko kaya pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata.

Umalis ang kambal at pagbalik ay tinuro ang screen sa amin.

TRIAGO IS TAKEN NOW!

Basa namin sa nakasulat sa screen.

Namula ang mukha ko ng mag thumbs si Triago.

“Let’s get wild!!” Umalis na ang lahat sa mga pwesto nila at nagtungo sa dance floor.

I stand up and Triago followed me, he spanked my butt and squeezed it.

I was about to follow my friends but Triago pulled my arm and we headed to the bathroom, he gave me an evil smile and led me inside the cubicle.

“Triago, hahanapin nila tayo”

“Sabi lets get wild” he whispered, there was a hint in hia voice that he was already in a state of excitement.

“Sa dance floor Trigo Dela Cruz” lalabas na sana ako ng cubicle ngunit humarang siya

“5 minutes Mason and promise I’ll behave afterwards” tinaas niya ang isang kamay.

I heaved a sigh at tatango pa sana ngunit hinuli na niya ang labi ko.

“Sorry Mason but fuck 5 minutes….Let’s make 5 minutes into a whole night”

Arghhh Triago!!!

BD47

In the middle of the night I woke up because I felt Triago’s presence not next to me, I sat up and looked around the room, where is he?

Kahit na inaantok ay umalis ako sa kama at lumabas ng kwarto, hindi na ako kumatok pa sa pintuan ni Triago at pumasok nalang basta basta at wala din siya doon kaya dahan dahan ng nawala ang antok ko. Umalis ba siya? Anong oras na ah? Bakit hindi siya nagpaalam sa akin? Saan siya pupunta ng ganitong oras? Party? Biglaang aya ng mga kaibigan?

Dahil hindi ako matahimik ako bumaba ako sa hagdan at pumunta sa sala at kusina, nilibot ko na ang buong bahay at walang Triago akong nakita. Baka may emergency lang kaya umalis.

“Mason! Yohoo!”

Bumaling ang atensyon ko kay Timothee na kinakaway ang kamay sa harapan ng mukha ko.

“Ang lalim ng iniisip mo ah, may problema ka ba?” He asked

“Wala naman, nakabili kana?”

“Oo, kanina pa at ikaw nalang hinihintay ko” pinakita niya sa akin ang nabili niyang pagkain

Tumango ako at binilisan ang pagpili.

“Bagay mo kapag walang salamin at hindi laging nakayuko” sabi ni Carl kay Joseph ng maupo kami sa harapan nila.

Nandito kami sa cafeteria dahil lunch break na.

“But i can’t see without my glasses” Joseph said

“Gumamit ka contact lens” singit naman ni Timothee sa pag uusap ng dalawa.

“I prefer my glasses”

Sumuko na si Carl sa pagpilit kay Joseph kaya ginilid na niya ang mga libro upang maayos na makakain.

“Hindi mo kasama si Triago? Nasaan siya?” Tanong ni Carl sa akin.

“Hindi siya umuwi” sagot ko

“Baka umuwi sa bahay nila”

I shrugged my shoulders.

Matapos ang klase ay inayos ko na ang mga gamit at hindi na sinamahan pa sila Timothee na gumala dahil masiyadong malalim ang iniisip ko at ayoko naman na masira yung saya nila.

Umuwi kaagad ako ng bahay at wala parin si Triago kaya matapos kong maligo ay kinuha ko kaagad ang phone dahil hindi na ako makatiis pa, i want to call him.

Bakit hindi man lang siya nagpaalam sa akin? Nag aalala ako sa kaniya, ano bang mahirap sa ilang segundong pagtipa sa phone para mag update man lang? Kaninang madaling araw pa siya wala! Nagsisimula na kumulo ang dugo ko ngayon.

Why isn’t he answering my calls?

“Hey”

Mabilis pa sa alas kwatro na napatingin ako sa pintuan and i saw him standing on the side of the door, his hair messy and wearing a dark green t-shirt and black pants.

“Triago, saan ka galing?”

Gusto kong magalit sa kaniya pero mas nangunguna ang pag aalala ko.

“Sa bahay lang may emergency, maliligo muna ako”

“Nag alala ako sayo, bakit hindi ka nagpaalam o nag chat man lang?” Nilapitan ko na siya

“Lowbat eh” ngumiti ito sa akin “i love you”

“I love you—”

I stopped myself from getting any closer to him when I smelled something, a feminine perfume. The smell was coming from Triago and I’m sure he doesn’t have a perfume that smells like that and he wouldn’t use a perfume that smells like that.

“I’m tired, maliligo na muna ako at magpapahinga…let’s watch a movie later?”

Lumapit siya sa akin at ginulo ang aking buhok.

I saw a red shade sa neckline ng shirt niya, it’s a lipstick.

He turned his back on me and went into his room while I still didn’t leave where I was standing.

Umalis ng madaling araw

Hapon na nakauwi

Amoy babae

May bahid ng lipstick ang shirt

Is he cheating on me?

Nanghihina akong napaupo sa gilid ng kama, what is going on? Wala naman kaming pinag awayan, hindi pa naman kami nag aaway since naging kami. Hindi naman ako nagkulang sa kaniya, nagkulang ba ako? May ginawa ba akong ayaw niya? Sa pagkakatanda ko kasi ay masaya pa kami kagabi bago natulog pero bakit ganito ang masisilayan ko?

Anong nangyari?

I’m just lying quietly here in Triago’s bed and we’re watching a horror movie.

“How’s your day, love? Hmm?” Hinalikan niya ang noo ko at hinaplos ang aking buhok na lagi niyang ginagawa.

“Ok lang” tipid kong sagot

“You want popcorn?” He asked

Umiling ako at hindi siya tinignan.

“Kanina ka pa tahimik, masama ba pakiramdam mo?”

“Ok lang ako, pagod lang”

“Ganun ba? Sige, hindi na kita kukulitin, you can sleep kapag inaantok kana”

Maya maya pa ay tumunog ang phone niya at napansin kong inilayo niya iyon sa akin kaya mas lalong sumama ang loob ko at dumagdag nanaman sa overthink ko. Why is he doing this right now?

Nagsisisi na ba siya?

Inuntog ba niya ang sarili sa pader at na realized na hindi talaga siya para sa lalaki? Hindi para sa akin? Kundi para sa babae talaga?

Nilalamon ako ng pag ooverthink.

Aalis nanaman ba siya mamaya? Tatakasan nanaman ba niya ako? Is he going to meet someone later again?

Lumipas ang ilang araw na laging wala si Triago at ganun parin siya na hindi nagpapaalam sa akin, malalaman ko lang kung saan siya galing kapag nakita ko siya sa bahay at ang lagi niyang sinasabi ay nasa bahay siya o kaya may ginawa lang na hindi naman niya sinasabi kung ano.

“Baka busy lang talaga?” Sabi ni Carl at kumuha ng chips kay Timothee

Hindi ko sinabi sa kanila ang tungkol sa amoy babae at may lipstick sa shirt ni Triago, ang sinabi ko lang ay ang pag alis alis nito at hindi pagpapaalam na para bang walang partner sa buhay.

“Kaya nga” pag agree ni Joseph

“Huwag ka mag overthink diyan tropa dahil kilala namin si Triago, mahal na mahal ka nun” ngumunguya na sabi ni Timothee.

Bumuntong hininga ako at tumango.

Bagsak ang balikat na umuwi ako sa bahay pagkatapos kong maka bonding ang aking mga kaibigan, chinat kasi ako ni Triago na baka hindi daw siya makauwi dito mamaya dahil may kailangan lang siyang gawin sa kanila.

Ngumuso ako at binaon ang mukha sa unan. Paano kung nagsasawa na sa akin si Triago at baka humahanap lang siya ng tyempo na makipaghiwalay sa akin?

I groaned when someone called my phone and I saw Uncle Patrick’s name.

Napaupo ako at sinagot ang tawag.

“Uncle Patrick? Napatawag po kayo?”

“Nandiyan ba si Triago? I’m going to renovate the room next to his, so I’ll just ask if he has a design he wants me to do.”

“Hindi ka uuwi?” I asked while driving my car

“Yeah, may kailangan lang akong gawin dito sa bahay pero don’t worry kinabukasan ay uuwi kaagad ako diyan at kakain tayo sa labas para pambawi ko”

“Ok…”

“Nagtatampo ka ba? I’m sorry love, babawi ako”

He told me na nasa bahay lang siya ngunit bakit tinatanong ni Uncle kung nandito siya?

Nagsisinungaling siya sa akin.

He’s cheating on me.

“Nandiyan ka pa ba? Mason?”

“S…sige Uncle, sabihan ko nalang po siya”

“Salamat, ingat kayo diyan ah?”

“Kayo din po”

Nanginginig ang mga kamay kong ididial na sana ang number ni Triago ng may unknown number na nag pop.

I felt like I was going to faint when I opened the one sent to me and it was a picture…..in the room and there was Triago lying down, his eyes closed and his arms wrapped around a woman’s body.

Nahulog ko ang phone sa sahig habang ang mga luha ko ay hindi matigil sa pagtulo.

He’s really cheating on me! Why did I believe that fool?! I know him from the start yet I still fell for him, is this the love you’re talking about Triago? You’re willing to shout to the whole world how much you love me but you’re a liar!

Humagulgol na ako, ang bigat ng dibdib ko at hindi ako makahiga ng maayos, my hands are shaking, i don’t know what to do.

Fuck you, Triago!

I hate you!

Huwag kang magpapakita sa akin!

Pinaniwala mo ako sa mabulaklak mong salita.

Muling tumunog ang phone ko at kahit nanghihina ay tinignan ko parin kung sino ang nag text at yung unknown number parin.

Unknown number: Do you want to catch him? I will give you the address where he is now, go now or else you will not see how he deceive you.

I took my car keys and left the house without a word.

BD48

I want to punch him and after tonight I will make sure he can never set foot in the house again and especially not in my life.

I thought he had changed, he told me he loved me and we both promised in front of the Lord and the church that we would love each other forever, but it turns out he’s cheating behind my back, how dare him!

Galit na binagsak ko ang pintuan ng kotse at tinignan kung tama ba ang napuntahan kong lugar.

I entered the building and in the hallway there were women wearing clothes so short that you would think they were deprived of fabric. On both sides of the hallway the paint was red and there were kiss marks for design and the surrounding lighting was red with a little dim.

I’m annoyed and pushing away women who try to touch me, huwag ngayon dahil galit ako at baka sunugin ko itong lugar na to.

“Ikaw ba si Mr. Grey?” Malaki ang katawan at nakaitim na kasuotan, puno ng tattoo ang mga braso. A bouncer, i guess?

“Yes, ako nga”

“Follow me”

All I see on the entire first floor of this building are rooms, the second floor is the same, but I wasn’t able to wander around there anymore because the bouncer I was with was taking me to the 10th floor. As we approached the 10th floor, I felt myself shaking again.

Bumukas ang elevator at napatitig ako sa itsura ng 10th floor.

“Pumunta ka sa dulo, may kwarto doon…pumasok ka. Makikita mo ang hinahanap mo” huli niyang sinabi bago nagsara ang elevator at naiwan akong mag isa na nakatayo.

Ibang iba ang floor na ito sa previous floors na nakita ko, itim ang kulay ng mga dingding habang ginto naman sa kisame.

The only colors to be seen were black and gold. I started walking, the first thing I saw was a long leather couch on the side and a man in shades sitting there while women surrounded him. He licked his lower lip and smirked when he caught me looking him….I continued walking.

May dalawang bouncer ang nasa magkabilaang pinto ng kwarto na tinutukoy ng bouncer na kasama ko kanina at eto lang ang nag iisang kwarto sa floor na ito.

Hinawakan ko ang seradura ng pinto, nanghihina ako…parang gusto ko na lamang na tumalikod at umuwi, hindi ko kakayanin kapag makita ko siya ngayon na may babaeng kasama, hindi ko alam kung ano ang kaya kong magawa sa kaniya.

“Pumasok kana” matigas na sabi nung isang bouncer

“Hinihintay kana sa loob”

Tinibayan ko ang loob at binuksan na ang pinto.

Nakita ko ang familiar na kama sa aking harapan, heto yung itsura ng kwarto na sinend sa akin kung saan may kayakap sa kama si Triago! but where is Triago? bakit walang tao? umalis na ba sila? late na ba ako?

“I think umalis na sila” hinarap ko ang dalawang bouncer “kakausapin ko nalang siya kapag umuwi siya, may proof na din naman ako—”

Napaatras ako ng nagbunot ng baril ang isa sa kanila.

“A….anong meron?”

“Pumasok ka sa loob kung ayaw mong bumulagta sa sahig”

Tangina mas nanginig pa ang katawan ko ng makita ko yung picture ni Triago at ng babae kaysa sa baril eh. May sira na ata ang utak ko.

Footsteps caught my attention and when I saw who it was, my anger tripled.

“Hello there Mason” It’s Brad, wearing a jaguar print long sleeve shirt with the buttons unbuttoned, he laughed when he saw me. “Ang tahimik mo naman, baka may gusto kang sabihin?”

“Meron” I raised both hands and gave him the middle finger. “FUCK. YOU!”

Napaupo ako sa sahig ng suntukin niya ako sa mukha.

Hinaklit niya ang collar ng shirt ko at nag aamba nanaman na susuntok kaya ngumisi ako at tinitigan siya. Anong akala niya sa akin? Natatakot? Manginginig sa presensiya niya? Magmamakaawa? Mali siya ng binabangga.

Tumagilid ang mukha ko ng muli niya akong sinuntok.

“Nakakainis yang pagmumukha mo! Dapat sinisira to eh!” Tumawa ako sa narinig kaya muli akong nakakuha ng suntok sa kaniya.

I spat blood when he hit my lower lip. Winasiwas niya ang kamao at tumayo.

“Yun lang ba Brad?” Ngumisi ako at pinunasan ang labi gamit ang likod ng palad “kung ako sayo ay kukunin ko na itong pagkakataon dahil believe me hindi mo magugustuhan kapag nakawala ako dito”

“Huwag kang magmadali Mason, hindi kana makakatakas pa dito kaya huwag ka ng umasa pa. How is it being a cum dump for a Triago Dela Cruz? Masarap ba kapag tinitira ka niya?” Malakas itong tumawa “tangina, bakla pala kayong dalawa! Mga salot! Ulol!”

Kinuyom ko ang kamao sa narinig.

“I’m waiting for this moment and I won’t waste it, wait Mason because Triago and your friends will also be in this room with you….and when that happens” umakto itong hinihiwa ang leeg “nasa akin parin ang huling halakhak”

Tinali ang paa at kamay ko kaya ngayon ay nakayuko na lamang ako at hinahayaan na tumulo ang dugo sa sahig galing sa labi na pumutok.

Third Person POV:

Umuwi si Triago na pagod at wala siyang ibang iniisip kundi makapagpahinga sa mga braso ng kaniyang minamahal.

When he entered Mason’s room, he didn’t see anything there, his eyebrows furrowed and he approached Mason’s cellphone that was on the floor….Triago knew the password to his phone so he opened it and when he saw the picture, he clenched his fist.

Kinuha niya ang phone at dinial ang numero ni Hellion.

“Fuck, nakuha nila si Mason!” He shouted at lumabas ng kwarto. “Tangina! Saan yung nagbabantay sa labas ng bahay?! Sabi ko bantayan nila si Triago!”

“Tinatawagan ko sila at hindi sumasagot”

Napatigil si Triago ng may makitang mga nakahandusay sa hindi kalayuan sa bahay nila Triago.

“Fuck, they killed the guards!”

Tinawagan na din ni Hellion ang mga kaibigan na kaagad din nagsi kilos.

Ilang araw ng pagod at puyat ang magkakaibigan sa walang katapusan na paghuli kay Brad at sa mga tauhan nito, masiyadong maraming connection si Brad kaya pahirapan ang paghuli nila sa kaniya.

Few days ago when Brad threatened to kidnap Mason and kill him, Triago was filled with fear, not for his own safety but for the safety of the one he loved the most.

Triago angrily slammed the steering wheel of the car because he had wasted his time looking for Brad and didn’t even think that he would be better off just being by Mason’s side.

“They fucking drugged me!” He shouted

Kasama na ni Triago ang mga kaibigan sa sasakyan at ngayon ay patungo na sila sa lugar kung saan pinunta si Triago.

“I didn’t fuck that girl! She came up to me and she was telling me information about Brad so I listened and I didn’t know she spiked my drink and I don’t know what happened next but one thing for sure was nothing happened between the two of us” Triago explained “fuck, nakita ni Mason!”

“Ipaliwanag mo nalang kay Mason kapag naging ayos na ang lahat, maiintindihan niya iyon” pagpapakalma ni Hellion.

“All i want is his safety and i don’t care if i stay up late, get tired, get hurt, the important thing is that he is safe” he said

“Huwag ka mag alala ililigtas natin si Mason” Ash

“At tatanggalan ng itlog” segunda ni Ashton

“Nasa pangangalaga na ni Samantha si Timothee” sabi ni Tolentino habang nagtitipa sa phone “may mga nagbabantay na sa kanila, tapusin na natin si Brad masiyado na siyang pabigat sa buhay”

Mason POV:

Bumukas ang pintuan at dahil nakayuko ako ay tanging dalawang pares lang ng sapatos ang nakikita ko ngayon.

“Mason” nanginginig ang boses na tinawag niya ang pangalan ko.

Dahan dahan kong inangat ang mukha and i saw Ellaine.

Lumuhod ito at ang mga kamay ay nanginginig na pinunasan ang mukha ko.

“He threatened me, Mason, that if I didn’t show up, he would kill you. I was scared, so I’m here, Mason. Napaka demonyo ng lalaking yun” nagbagsakan ang mga luha niya at niyakap ako.

“Hindi kana sana bumalik Ellaine” bulong ko sa kaniya “think about your baby”

“Pero hindi ko kaya na malaman na ganito ang sitwasyon mo!”

Natawa ako at napailing, hindi ka talaga nag iisip ng maayos Ellaine.

Tumayo ito at binuksan ang mga bintana pero dahil nasa 10th floor kami ay kahit na bukas ang bintana hindi mo parin pipiliin na tumalon dahil baka ang bagsak mo ay basag ang bungo. Hindi din naman sapat ang tela upang itali at gawing rope para makababa dahil baka mapigtas lang, mas magandang maghintay ka muna at mag isip ng plano.

Muling lumapit sa akin si Ellaine at inalis ang pagkakatali ng kamay at paa ko.

“Bobo ba yung ama ng dinadala mo?” Tanong ko at hinilot ang namanhid na kamay “bakit pinapasok ka niya dito na wala man lang tali? Hindi ba niya naisip na pwede mo akong maitakas? Bobo talaga”

“Believe me Mason, madali lang mapatumba si Brad at mga tauhan niya, ang problema lang ay puro sila armado at kahit na nakakalas ka sa pagkakatali ay hindi parin tayo makakalabas dahil baka…barilin tayo” napahaplos ito sa tiyan kaya may planong namuo sa utak ko.

(Kumalma lang kayo bwahahahaha love na love ni Triago si Mason kaya kalma na. Matatag ang GOMA kaya lavarn!!)

BD49

I slammed my body against the door a few times and winked at Ellaine, who was sitting on the floor, holding her stomach and acting hurt.

Bumukas kaagad ang pintuan at nakita nila akong nakatali parin, tinuro ko si Ellaine na ginawa naman ang inutos kong dapat niyang gawin.

“Ahhh sakit ng tiyan ko!” She cried

“Please, kailangan niya ng tulong”

Nagtinginan pa ang dalawa na tila pinag iisipan kung ano ang gagawin.

“Kung may mangyari sa bata ay malalagot kayo kay Brad!” Ellaine shouted at mas nilakasan pa ang pag iyak habang hawak hawak ang tiyan.

Dahan dahan kong niluwagan ang tali sa likuran ko upang maayos akong makagalaw. Kamay lang ang nakatali sa akin ngunit hindi masiyadong masikip habang ang mga paa ko ay hindi nila napansin na wala ng tali, they’re dumb.

Nilapitan nila si Ellaine, binaba ng isang lalaki ang hawak na armas sa ibabaw ng kama at inalalayan makatayo si Ellaine, habang ang isang lalaki naman ay kinuha ang walkie talkie na nakasabit sa kaniyang belt at bago pa niya mapindot ang button nun ay mabilis akong nagtungo sa likod niya at kinuha ang baril niyang nakaipit sa likuran niya.

“Huy!”

Humarap ito sa akin, i don’t want to do this pero wala na akong choice. Sorry nalang talaga, kinasa ko ang baril at pinatamaan iyon sa kaniyang magkabilaang tuhod kaya ito napaluhod at sumisigaw sa sakit.

I was about to help Ellaine when I saw that the bouncer was already lying down and unconscious. She showed me her hand and showed me how she managed to put the man to sleep.

“Akala ko sa TV ko lang yan makikita” mangha na sabi ko sa kaniya

Kinuha niya ang baril na nasa ibabaw ng kama “We need to escape” she said

“Kaya mo ba?”

“Are you underestimating me?” Inikutan niya ako ng mata at lumabas na ng kwarto

Naglakad na kami sa hallway at pinapakiramdaman ang paligid, hanggang sa mapatigil kami dahil may mga babaeng humarang sa elevator, they’re smirking and giggling like they’re fucking possessed.

Sila ang nakita ko kanina na pinapalibutan yung lalaki, saan na yung lalaki—ohh speaking of the devil….nakapatong sa balikat niya ang mahabang baril at naglakad papunta sa gitna ng kaniyang mga babae.

“Take care of that guy” Ellaine whispered to me “ako na bahala sa mga babae, wala silang mga armas…i think they’re good at combat”

“Shit, Are you fucking kidding me? You’re pregnant and you really want a combat against them?!” Pasigaw kong bulong sa kaniya.

She’s stressing me!

“Shut up Mason at tignan mo nalang mamaya” pinatunog niya ang mga daliri.

I groaned

The man lowered his gun and motioned for me to approach him, ahhh he wants combat too? I nodded and slowly placed the gun on the floor and before I could stand up properly he ran towards me, I quickly dodged his fist.

Not my face again!!

Bakit ba mahilig silang tumarget sa mukha?

Natawa ako nang masalo ko ang kamao niya ngunit nawala lang din ng sa sikmura niya tinama ang isa pang kamao.

“Gago to” ngiwi kong sabi at tuluyan ng napahiga sa sahig dahil sinipa niya ako.

“You’re dead meat” ngumiti ito showing me his silver teeth.

Pumaibabaw siya sa akin at sinakal ako, tumatawa siya na parang baliw habang sinasakal ako. I tried to get out from under him but he kept punching me in the side and choking me even more.

I saw the gun on the floor in my peripheral vision, I looked at him so he wouldn’t see the gun I was trying to reach for.

Gumalaw ako upang mas mapalapit pa sa baril hanggang maabot na siya ng daliri ko kaya dahan dahan ko itong tinulak palapit sa akin hanggang mahawakan ko na iyon ng buo.

“Bawi ka next time”

Nanlaki ang kaniyang mga mata ng itutok ko sa kaniyang ang baril.

Humandusay ito sa gilid ko na may butas ang noo.

“Help me, Mason!”

“Aye aye!”

Ayokong mamaril ng babae pero sinasagad niyo ang pasensiya ko.

Habol ang hininga na nag apir kami ni Ellaine matapos ubusin ang mga babaeng natira.

Bumukas na ang elevator at naunang pumasok si Ellaine, bago pa ako pumasok ay may tunog ng baril ang narinig namin at bago pa ako makapag react ay tinaas ni Ellaine ang kaniyang baril at may binaril sa likuran ko, hinila ako ni Ellaina papasok sa loob ng elevator at nakita ko na yung bouncer na pinatulog ni Ellaine ang nagpaputok ng baril.

“Nabaril ka!!!” Nagpapanic na sabi ni Ellaine sa akin

“Tangina? Totoo?!”

Tumalikod ako at tinignan ang repleksyon ko sa salamin ng elevator, tangina kaya pala namamanhid ang tagiliran ko.

“Ohmygoshhh” umiyak si Ellaine kaya napabuntong hininga ako.

“You’re going to die!” Humagulgol ito at sumandal sa gilid

“Mas masakit pa yung sampal mo” sabi ko kaya sinipa niya ang paa ko “malayo sa bituka kaya huwag kang umiyak at baka marinig ka mamaya paglabas natin”

“L…look”

Sinundan ko ang turo turo ni Ellaine, nakabukas na ang elevator at maraming baril ang nakatutok sa aming dalawa.

“Ibaba niyo ang mga armas niyo kung gusto niyo pang mabuhay!” Sabi ng isang lalaki na naka shades.

Binaba namin ang mga baril sa sahig at tinaas ang dalawang kamay.

Ngumiwi ako ng ilagay ng isang lalaki ang dalawa kong kamay sa aking likuran, fuck ngayon ko lang naramdaman yung sakit ng tama nang baril sa akin.

Dinala kami pareho ni Ellaine sa underground at pagbukas ng metal na pintuan ay bumusangot ako ng makita kung sino ang mga nandoon.

“Love!” Triago called me at galit na kinakalag ang pagkakatali niya sa upuan “bitawan niyo siya!”

Binitawan nga ako ng dalawa kaya muntik ng mapasubsob ang mukha ko sa sahig, bakit laging mukha ko ang gusto nila puruhan dito?! Kasama ba to sa plano nila?!

Kagaya ng ginawa nila kala Triago ay itinali din kami sa upuan.

Lumabas na ang mga ito kaya naiwan kaming lima.

“Hi” bati sa akin ni Hellion habang inikutan naman ako ng mata ni Tolentino

“What the fuck happened to your face?!” Galit na tanong sa akin ni Triago “at bakit kasama mo yang babae na yan?!”

Look who’s talking!

“Nasaan ang kambal?” Tanong ko kay Hellion at hindi pinapansin si Triago

“Nakatakas sila and they’re going to ask for help, hindi kaya kapag kami lang dahil armado ang mga tauhan ni Brad, delikado” pagpapaliwanag ni Hellion

“Mason! Why are you ignoring me? Why are you with her?!” Nawawalan na ito ng pasensiya at parang masisira na sa kaniya yung upuan dahil sa pilit niyang pagkilos.

“H…huwag kang mag alala Triago, wala akong planong a…agawin si Mason sayo” sabi ni Ellaine

“Oh really? Maybe this is also one of your plans with Brad, what? Tell us that you are acting like a victim because you both have a plan.” Sarcastic na sabi ni Triago

“Can you fuck the shut up?!” Inis kong bulyaw kay Triago “Ellaine helped me earlier and without her I might not have made it this far, so can you just be quiet?!”

He licked his lower lip at sumandal sa kinauupuan.

“and now you’re defending her?”

“Wow, makapagsalita ka parang wala kang ginawang kagaguhan sa akin ah?” Kung hindi lang siguro kami nakatali ay baka nasa sahig na kami at nagsusuntukan.

“the picture they sent you? they drugged me but nothing happened to that woman and me” he explained

“Totoo yun” pagtango ni Hellion

“Hindi ako naniniwala sayo! bakit lagi kang wala? lagi mo akong tinatakasan kapag madaling araw, bakit ayaw mong ipaalam sa akin? Maybe you’re just making it an excuse so you can flirt with other girls!”

Bumuntong hininga ito at pinakalma ang sarili.

“Love, nagsasabi ako ng totoo” He said softly, so I bit my lower lip to stop myself from crying. “I’m sorry for always not being by your side and not telling you what I’m doing, I just don’t want to tell you because I want to keep you away from trouble to keep you safe and protected, you are the most important thing to me and I won’t let you end up in this situation but look at us now, it hurts me to see you here with me because I did everything to protect you but it’s still not enough. I love you, Mason—”

I coughed up blood

“Fuck! What happened?!” Mas pinilit ni Triago na makaalis sa pagkakatali

“Nabaril siya sa tagiliran at kung hindi kaagad mapigilan ang pagdugo niya ay…” umiyak muli si Ellaine “this is my fault”

“This is not your fault” pagpapakalma sa kaniya ni Hellion “aalis tayong ligtas lahat dito”

“Mason! Don’t close your eyes, naiintindihan mo ako?!” Why is he shouting?!

“Hindi pa ako mamamatay” inikutan ko siya ng mata.

Bumukas ang pintuan at bumungad sa amin si Brad na abot tenga ang ngiti, mukha siyang naka jackpot, nakakaasar yung ngiti niya.

“Gago!” Galit na tawag sa kaniya ni Triago “siguraduhin mong hindi ako makakawala dito dahil triple ang bala na ibabaon ko sa katawan mo at sa lahat ng tauhan mo”

“Ahh so sino sa inyo ang nabaril?” Pinasadahan ni Brad ang mga kasama ko hanggang mapatigil siya sa akin “ikaw? Mason? Hahahaha lakas mong mag banta pero look at you now”

“Huwag mo siyang lalapitan!” Sigaw ni Ellaine

“Manahimik ka! You traitor!” Sinampal ni Brad si Ellaine kaya napasinghap ako at sinamaan siya ng tingin. “I thought I could trust you hahahaha you betrayed me Ellaine, you disappoint me”

Muling nabaling sa akin ang tingin nito at pumwesto sa likod ko, napasigaw ako sa sakit ng hawakan niya ang tagiliran ko kung saan ako natamaan.

“Yes that’s right let Triago hear you shouting in pain” mas diniin niya ang pagkakahawak sa akin kaya mas diniinan ko na ang kagat sa labi “shout Mason!”

Umiling ako at mas kinagat ang ibabang labi.

The blood coming from my lips is dripping onto the floor.

Tahimik si Triago at hindi ko kayang mapalingon sa pwesto niya dahil nanghihina ako.

“What does it feel like, Triago? To see the one you love the most in pain and you’re unable to do anything but watch?” Umalis si Brad sa likuran ko “I planted bombs all around and you only have one hour to live, so say what you want to say to each other.”

“Let us go Brad! Stop this nonsense please” Ellaine’s plea to Brad. “I already told you that i’m pregnant and you are the father pero bakit pinagtatabuyan mo kaming dalawa ng anak mo at ngayon ay balak mo kaming patayin”

“It’s your fault Ellaine, you vixen!”

“Pinipilit mo ako kahit ayaw ko and now you are going to kill your own?!”

“Your talk is useless, Ellaine, because an asshole like him doesn’t care about anyone else but himself.” Tolentino said in anger.

Brad’s full attention was on Ellaine and he didn’t notice that Triago had already broken free from being tied to the chair. Triago stood up with both fists clenched…he approached Brad and before Brad could react, Triago pinned him to the wall and repeatedly punched him in the stomach, other parts of the body, and the face.

I can see that his aura is very dark, Triago’s behavior is scary now, you can really feel his anger and his eyes are almost turning red with anger.

“T…Triago” tawag sa kaniya ni Hellion

Hindi tumitigil si Triago sa pagsuntok kay Brad kahit na natatalsikan na siya ng dugo na galing kay Brad.

“Triago enough and help us untie the ropes” sabi naman ni Tolentino

Paano siya nakalaya sa pagkakatali?

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa magkabilaan niyang wrist at sobra ang pamumula nun.

“Triago may isang oras nalang tayo kaya bitawan mo na si Brad and help us! Let’s deal with him later!” Pagpapatigil ni Tolentino sa kaibigan

Hindi na makilala si Brad dahil sugatan na ang mukha at lumulobo na, kapag hindi pa tumigil si Triago ay mapapatay niya na si Brad.

Nanlalamig na ang kamay at paa ko at nahihilo na ako dahil siguro marami na din nawalang dugo sa akin.

I shake my head ng napapapikit na ako and Ellaine saw me kaya tinawag niya si Triago. “Triago, bumibigay na ang katawan ni Mason, we need to get him out of here as soon as possible!”

Doon lang tumigil si Triago at hinayaan na bumagsak ang katawan ni Brad sa sahig para na itong lantang gulay.

Tinulungan ni Triago ang mga kaibigan na kalagan ang tali bago ako nilapitan, kinarga niya kaagad ako at hinalikan ang aking noo.

His face was dark and there was no hint of calmness.

Dahik armado ang mga nasa labas ay kinuha ni Tolentino ang baril ni Brad at iyon ang ginawa proteksyon namin sa paglabas dito sa bodega.

Magaling si Tolentino sa pag aim at laging bullseye.

Ngayon ay may mga hawak na baril na ang mga kasama ko dahil pinagkukuha nila ang mga armas ng nabaril ni Tolentino.

“Ibaba mo ako, i can walk….marami sila at kailangan natin tumulong” sabi ko kay Triago

“I can’t, i’m afraid” he said under his breath

“Afraid? Are you kidding me? Ikaw pa?”

“I’m afraid of losing you if I take my eyes off you.”

Akala ko ay natatakot siya sa paligid…

Sinalo ni Triago ang baril na binato sa kaniya ni Ellaine.

“Can you use a gun while carrying me?” I asked

Tumigil ito sa paglalakad at walang hirap na binaril ang nagtatago sa gilid.

“Kaya mo nga” tumatango kong sabi

Hindi din nagtagal ay dumating na ang kambal at may kasama silang mga pulis.

“May bomba sa paligid at umalis na kayong lahat dito dahil isang oras nalang ay sasabog na ang building!” Hellion shouted

Naging magulo ang building at nagsi takbuhan ang mga babae palabas.

Si Brad ay dinakip ng pulisya at wala na itong malay, naging mabilis ang pangyayari at hindi ko na kaya pang ilibot ang paningin upang tignan ang mga nangyayari sa paligid.

Ang last ko nalang na nakita ay nilabas ako ng building at sinakay sa ambulansiya.

Epilogue

“Love? Love? Love?”

“Ano ba kailangan mo at kanina ka pa tawag ng tawag sa akin?” Nakapameywang kong hinarap siya matapos kong mag ayos ng magulo niyang cabinet

“Hindi mo ako pinapansin” nagtatampo niyang sabi

“I’m busy fixing your cabinet and folding your messy clothes, Triago Dela Cruz” masungit kong sabi “i told you na kapag kukuha ka ng susuotin mo ay huwag mong iwan na makalat”

“Aayusin ko naman kapag nagkaroon ako ng time”

Nilapitan niya ako at kinuha sa akin ang hawak kong panyo at pinunas iyon sa aking noo at leeg.

“Lagi ka naman may time, ang sabihin mo tinatamad ka lang”

Kinuha ko ang panyo ko sa kaniya at lumabas ng kwarto.

He followed me to the kitchen and preceded me to get the pitcher filled with cold water, poured it into a glass and gave it to me with a smile.

A month has passed since the chaos that happened to us, everything has turned out well because Brad and his companions were finally imprisoned, the building was closed and plans were made to demolish it because of what happened.

Talagang pinaglaban nila Triago na hindi na makalabas pa si Brad sa presinto dahil hindi lang pala kami ang inagrabyado niya kundi marami pang iba at sana naman ay hindi na makatakas ang nilalang na iyon, mabuti nga ay nakaligtas pa siya sa ginawa sa kaniya ni Triago.

Ellaine, on the other hand, just waited for me to regain consciousness in the hospital before telling us that she was going abroad because she knew someone there who would help her and she’s thanking me because even though the outcome of our relationship wasn’t good, the way I interacted with her still didn’t change and she promised that she would raise her child to be a good person.

I’m also very grateful because my friend Timothy is safe and he was also one of the people who watched over me in the hospital. As for Dad and Tito Patrick? Well, they scolded Triago and me, we’ve been hearing scolding from them for days at kapag naulit daw ay ipaglalayo na kami ni Triago.

“Nag aaya si Hellion na mag movie marathon sa kanila” sabi sa akin ni Triago at hinugasan ang baso na ginamit ko. “Kasama mga kaibigan mo” dagdag pa niya

“Mamaya ba?”

“Yup, gusto mo bang pumunta o magpahinga muna?”

“Tapos naman na ako sa paglilinis ng kwarto kaya pupunta tayo”

Tumango ito at hinalikan ang pisngi ko.

Dito na ako nakatira sa condo ni Triago, nagpaalam na din naman kaming dalawa at pumayag sila Dad. Tuwang tuwa nga si Triago at siya pa itong nagbuhat ng mga gamit ko patungo dito at wala siyang pakialam kung pabalik balik siya sa bahay upang maidala lang lahat ng mga gusto kong dalhin.

“I love you so much” bulong niya sa akin habang yakap yakap ako sa likod

“I love you more, Triago”

“I promise you that as long as I live, there will always be someone by your side who will love you so much and be willing to sacrifice everything just to protect you. What happened to you before will never happen again, Mason, I promise you that, I will take the bullet for you”

Napangiti ako at sinandal ang ulo sa kaniyang balikat.

To this day I still can’t believe that Triago will be my endgame, I never thought of being with him and having a relationship with him, but it’s true that the more you hate, the more you love. Iba ang tama na binigay sa akin ni Triago.

With each passing day, my love for him grows deeper, stronger and more profound. His presence fills my heart with happiness and satisfaction and his love envelops me in a warm embrace that comforts and reassure me in my darkest times.

Nakakabaliw ka Triago, binabaliw mo ako at alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi ko na makakaya pang mabuhay kung wala ka sa tabi ko. You are my everything, you are my source of joy and the reason for my smile. I can’t wait to spend my forever with you. Triago Dela Cruz.

Pumunta kami sa sala at sabay na umupo sa couch.

“Ano kaya ang bibilhin nating pagkain para mamaya? Pizza? Popcorn?” I asked Triago

“Hellion’s pantry is always full, so don’t bother buying food.”

Pinalo ko ang hita nito “Kahit na, hindi porket may pagkain siya ay hindi na tayo magdadala”

“Chicken wings nalang” hinila niya ako kaya napahiga ako sa hita niya.

Sinimulan niyang haplusin ang buhok ko

“Pwede rin” tumatango kong sabi.

We went straight to Hellion’s house after buying chicken wings, our friends immediately greeted us as soon as we entered.

“Nandiyan na yung mag couple!”

“Uy chicken wings”

“Buti naman at dumating kayo”

“Start na tayo, nakahanap na ba panonoorin?”

Sunod sunod na pagsasalita nila kaya gusto ko nalang takpan ang tenga, ang ingay ng mga ito akala mo laging nakainom ng energy drinks.

Hinila na nila kami papunta sa cinema room, may lamesa sa gilid at may mga pagkain sa ibabaw, iba’t ibang pagkain kaya nagkalat ang amoy dito sa loob ng kwarto dahilan ng pagtunog ng tiyan ko. Masiyadong masasarap ang mga pagkain kaya hindi maiwasan na magutom, mukhang mas magiging priority ko pang ngumuya mamaya kaysa manood.

“Action nalang”

“Ayoko nun, mag horror tayo”

“Mamaya na yung horror, action movie muna”

The twins were fighting, so Tolentino intervened and was the only one who chose what we would watch.

Napataas ang kilay ko ng dumiretso si Tolentino sa tabi ni Timothee, lahat kami ay nakakahalata na kay Tolentino dahil sa mga galawan niya sa kaibigan ko pero mukhang walang malay si Timothee na pinopormahan na siya ng inaakala niyang tropa. Well, goodluck to Tolentino dahil straight as fuck yang kaibigan ko at kung maka describe yan ng babae ay talagang paldo na paldo.

“Hindi ako pwedeng magpa gabi kasi mag rereview pa ako” sabi ni Carl kay Hellion

“Wala namang pasok bukas”

“So? I still need to review because it’s finals.”

“Tama si Carl” pag singit ni Joseph na kumakain ng popcorn

“Come on guys, kalimutan niyo muna ang review review na yan at mag bonding muna tayo” pumagitna si Ash sa dalawa at inakbayan pa ang mga ito

“Masiyado kayong maaral, mamamatay lang din naman” Ashton said at kumuha ng popcorn sa bowl ni Joseph

“At least I will die with a lot of knowledge.” Pag sagot ni Carl

“you have a lot of knowledge, yes, but having fun with friends and the memories? Nah” nakangiwing si Ash at umayos na nang upo

“The movie is starting” pag announce ni Hellion

Tumabi ako kay Triago na nasa dulo at kaagad naman niyang pinalibot ang braso sa bewang ko.

“Sa harapan kaya tayo? Tayo lang nasa dulo” kami lang ni Triago ang nasa dulo at halos lahat ng mga kasama namin ay nasa first and second row.

“It’s better here in the back.” Ngumiti ito at alam ko ang ngiti na iyon.

“Triago—”

“Shhhhh”

This motherfucker.

“The movie has just started”

Hindi niya ako pinakinggan at nilabas ang alaga ko sa loob ng aking pants.

“Just watch and let me, I’ll just play with your cock….hindi mo ako pinagbigyan last night so now you can’t refuse, hush Mason if you don’t want them to hear you. You probably don’t want them to witness what we’re doing”

Napakagat ako sa ibabang labi ng duraan niya ang ulo ng alaga ko at dahan dahan na niyang tinaas baba ang kamay.

“Fuck Triago” mura ko sa kaniya

I’m a moaner and holding back my moans now feels like torture to me, Triago’s hands move so well whenever he plays with my cock to the point that it doesn’t take three minutes for my semen to come out.

I covered my mouth when his hand move faster, he laughed at my reaction and I just wanted to bury him in the ground or throw him off a cliff. He’s enjoying what he’s doing to me!

Uungol na sana ako ng ibaon niya ang mukha ko sa kaniyang leeg, sakto na ang paglabas ng ungol ko ay paglakas ng background music galing sa pinapanood kaya walang nakarinig sa akin. Tinaas ni Triago ang kamay at pinakita sa akin ang semilya na nailabas ko.

“Enough Triago”

“Nagsisimula palang ako”

He lifted me up from the seat and my eyes widened when he pulled down my pants and inserted his finger into my hole.

Dahan dahan niya akong pinaupo muli kaya sumagad ang daliri niya sa akin, halos tumirik ang mata ko sa sarap.

“Move” he whispered

Tinignan ko siya

Maangas lang siyang nakaupo, nakasandal pa sa kinauupuan at ang dalawang hita ay naka spread, if those in front of him looked at him, they’d think he was hooked on the movie he was watching.

“Move” pag uulit niya

Ginawa ko ang sinabi niya and i’m bouncing right now!

I’m fucking his finger and imagining that it’s his dick entering my hole.

Nakanganga na ako habang nakatingala at dahil hindi ko na pang magtaas baba ay pinatayo niya ako at inispread ang aking legs, nanginig ang aking tuhod kaya ginawa kong suporta ang head rest ng upuan na nasa harapan ko. Muli niya nilabas masok ang butas ko at ilang minuto niya iyong ginawa, hanggang buksan na niya ang zipper ng pants niya at nilabas ang naglalaway na alaga.

Mas tumindi ang libog ko dahil itinutok niya ang alaga sa butas ko.

He covered my mouth when he inserted his pet into my hole, and now I’m sitting on top of him with his dick inside me.

“Sarap” sabi niya “mamaya kana gumalaw, I’ll enjoy my cock inside you first.”

Pinatong niya ang dalawa kong hita sa kaniyang mga hita kaya sobra na ang pagka spread ng legs ko at wala na talaga akong maitatago po sa lalaking ito.

“Triago, bilisan na natin dahil baka mahuli tayo”

Hinuli niya ang labi ko and he aggresively kissed me.

Nagsimula siyang gumalaw sa ilalim habang ang mga labi namin ay nakadikit sa isa’t isa.

“Hmm hmm ahh” ungol ko sa loob ng bibig niya

“Sarap mo Mason, you and your sexy moans, it makes me wanna fuck you nonstop and fill your hole with my cum”

Hinawakan niya ang aking leeg, alam niya kung paano mag control kaya kahit sinasakal niya ako ay hindi iyon masakit.

“Lalabasan na ako” mahina kong sabi

My body arched at tumalsik sa likod ng upuan ang nailabas kong semilya habang si Triago naman ay patuloy parin sa pagbayo sa akin.

Natapos ang limang movie na wala kaming pinanood ni Triago dahil hindi niya ako tinigilan at talagang walang pahinga na binigay sa akin kaya ngayon na nandito kami sa sala at para akong baliw na nakatulala at pinipilit na hindi makatulog dahil sa pagod.

Tumatawa si Triago habang nakikipag kwentuhan sa mga kaibigan para siyang walang ginawang kababalaghan kanina at hindi siya makikitaan ng pagkapagod.

Fuck you, Triago at sagad yun sa buto mo.

“Gusto mo?” Timothee offers me an ice cream na tinanggap ko naman “grabe mukhang hindi ako makakatulog ng maayos mamaya, nakakatakot ba naman mga pinanood natin….”

“Ano yung pinaka nakakatakot na napanood niyo kanina?” Lumapit si Joseph at umupo sa tabi ni Carl

Unang sumagot si Carl “siguro yung nasa banyo yung babae tapos may lumabas na multo sa isa sa mga cubicle”

“Gagi yun din pinaka nakakatakot ko!” Sabi ni Timothee

“How about you? Mason?” Napatingin na sila sa akin

“I…uhhh” fuck, ano isasagot ko? “Lahat naman ng scene nakakatakot” mas safe na sagot ito

Tumango silang tatlo

Bumuntong hininga ako at napatingin kay Triago na nakatingin na din pala sa akin.

He mouthed “i love you”

Sinagot ko naman siya gamit ang gitnang daliri ko.

Tumawa ito at lumapit sa akin.

He bend his knees at binigyan ng halik ang aking noo.

“I love you forever, love”

Napuno ng hiyawan ang buong sala.

Namula ang mukha ko at marahan siyang tinulak palayo sa akin.

“Lover boy talaga!”

“Sana all, sweet”

“Set niyo na ang schedule ng kasal kasi ready na kami”

“Sana may ma kiss din sa noo”

Niyakap ako ni Triago at tinignan namin ang mga taong nakapaligid sa amin.

Triago and I are really lucky because we have them in our lives.

“GOMA forever??” Sigaw nilang lahat

Tinaas namin ni Triago ang magkahawak na kamay.

“GOMA forever” we both said

ENDING!!