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2023-07-17 10:07:54"Another dead body? Grayson, ano na naman 'to?"
That's my friend and Lucille's husband, Nate. I called him to clean up the bloody mess that this fucking man made in the private room inside my office.
"I got bored so I killed him." I answered after sipping from my cup of tea.
"Grayson!" He yelled.
"What? He failed for the second fucking time, what do you want me to do?" I replied as I gets up from the single sofa.
"I told you to give him another chance , Gray." Panenermon niya habang binubuksan ang body bag.
"Another chance to what? To failed for the third fucking time?" Ibinaba ko ang tasa ng tsaa sa side table saka ako naglakad papunta sa kinaroroonan niya. "Kulang na naman ang sinupply niya, Nate. Kung parati na lang ganon ay baka malugi ang negosyo ko."
"Nadagdagan na naman ang galang kaluluwa na walang habas na pinaslang dito sa building ng FiuScent" Mahinang sambit niya habang isinusuot ang gloves sa mga kamay niya. "Nawa ay maging matagumpay ang paglalakbay mo sa kabilang buhay."
"Huwag mo nang dasalan 'yan, matic na sa impyerno ang bagsak ng kaluluwa ng taong 'yan." Nakangising saad ko.
He didn't answer.
Iiling-iling niya na hinila ang duguang katawan ni Juanito patungo sa body bag at pagka ay dahan-dahan niya ito na binuhat at ipinaloob roon.
Nate isa a crime scene investigator, a police officer, he works for the government- in short alagad siya ng batas. Siya ang tagalinis ng mga kalat ko at tagapagtago ng mga maiitim na sikreto ko.
I'm the opposite.
Galit ako sa batas.
Fuck this country's trashy justice system.
"Dead body after another dead body, pang-anim na ito ngayong buwan Gray. Ano naman ang gusto mong gawin ko rito? Sunugin? Chop-chopin? O palabasin na suicide na naman 'to just like what you did to Angelito's body." tanong niya matapos mai-zipper ang body bag.
"Do what you want, iiwanan ko na sa'yo ang desisyon. If you want, make him Nasha's doll." biro ko pa.
"Gago!" Bulalas niya nang magtaas siya ng ulo. "Huwag mong idamay ang inaanak mo! Sira ulo!"
Impit lang ako na natawa sa naging reaksiyon niya.
"Chill," aniko at namulsa. "Like what I've said, just do what you want. I'll pay you, name your price."
"Bigyan mo lang ako ng peace of mind, Gray kahit hindi na pera. Please lang," mariin niyang sabi halatang pinipigilan ang sarili.
Tumikhim ako bago nagsalita. "Well, it's not really that easy. Nanghihina ako kapag hindi ako pumapatay ng mga talunan at lampa."
"Bakit pakiramdam ko... buhat ng sumali ka riyan sa Foedus at napasama sa mga mafia-mafia na 'yan ay nag-iba ka. You seems.... heartless. What happened to you, Gray?"
"Don't blame them, pinili ko ito. You know my reasons, Nate." I pat him on his shoulder. "I want my own vengeance and without them hindi ko matatapos ang paghihirap na nararanasan ng puso ko."
"Bakit hindi mo na lang ipaubaya sa mga pulis o 'di kaya sa NBI?" He asked.
"That idea is a piece of shit, wala naman silang naidulot na maganda.Mas lalo lang nagkandaletse-letse ang lahat." sagot ko.
"Pero alam mo naman na-"
"The justice system here is a trash, that's it." Naging blanko ang aking ekspresyon. Nasulyapan ko 'yon nang humarap ako sa monochrome glass door.
"Gray..."
"I'll leave you here, ikaw na ang bahala sa kaniya. May meeting pa ako with my new client." aniko saka ko nilisan ang lugar.
I lied.
Wala na akong meeting, kakatapos lang ng lahat. Dinahilan ko lang 'yon para hindi na magtanong si Nate about my shit. I just want to rest, this day exhaust me a lot to the point that it drains all my energy.
It's September 27, second death anniversary ng Mommy at ng kapatid kong si Grace. Dalawang taon na pero wala pa ring justice ang pagkamatay nila. Hanggang ngayon ay malaya pa rin ang taong 'yon, nakakapangibang-bansa pa nga.
He's in Hawaii, with his mistress.
It's his perk for being someone whose name is in politics and owns a lot of connection. Nakakapanginig-laman ang sistema ng hustisya dito sa Pilipinas.
Tinatapalan ng pera ang butas para sila ay makalusot. Fuck them!
"You there?" panimula ko nang humarap ako sa screen ng laptop ko.
"Yeah, sup?" sagot ni Judy, my girlfriend. We've been in a long distance relationship for 4 years. May business ang Dad niya sa New York and she was the next in line. "You okay?"
"Yeah, just tired and kind off exhausted." I replied as I rest my head on the headboard.
"Something on your mind?"
"Death anniversary nila..."
"Yea, I was about to say that. Do you stayed in the cemetery like you always do?" She asked. I just shook my head as no. "Why not?"
"Things will be more difficult if I did." I gave her a half smile.
"Babe, the car is ready." Mula sa kabilang linya ay nagsalita ang asawa niyang si Leon. Yeah, she's already married. Arrange marriage to be exact, 'yon kasi ang huling huling ibinilin ng Dad niya.
Iam her fcking paramour now.
"Okay baby, just wait me outside." She releases a deep sigh before shifting her gaze back on me. "How I wish I could talk to you longer, Gray. I badly want to comfort you and help you with it ang kaso lang hindi puwede, alam mo naman ang estado natin. At isa pa, birthday ni Callila ngayon. Nangako kami ni Leon na-"
I cut her off
"Just do your thing," aniko sabay sara ng laptop. "Gabo, nariyan ka ba?" sigaw ko. "Gabo!"
"Opo ser, nareto po ako." Humihingal na sabi ng kararating lang na house helper ko na si Gabo.
"Ihanda mo ang kotse, aalis ako."
where will I go?
Hindi ko alam.
Puwedeng sa Agrianthropos, puwede rin sa France para magpahangin.
Honestly, life fuck me so hard- when I say hard its hard.
Harder than the first orgy that I've experience before entering Foedus. That's another definition of fuck- the happiest fuck, the unforgettable fuck that I've ever experience.
Not a first timer tho but that's awesome and I can't wait to experience another one- but this time with that lady.
But anyway, yeah- life really fucks me hard especially now that I'm alone. Mag-isa akong namumuhay, mag-isang nagpapatakbo sa mga negosyong iniwan ng lolo.
Walang ama, walang ina, walang kapatid.
I'm fucking alone.
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—This isn't me anymore? Really?What does she expect me to do? After witnessing the death of my own family, did she expect me to be depressed and feel sorry for myself? That's not the real me, anymore. That's not my thing.Tapos na akong magluksa, tapos na ako sa kabanata ng buhay ko kung saan mas ginusto ko na magkulong at kaawaan ang sarili ko.Isang bagay na lang ang nais kong gawin ngayon, 'yon ay ang maipaghiganti ko ang Mommy ko at si Grace nang hindi umaasa sa letseng batas na umiiral sa bansa ito. Pagod na ako sa paulit-ulit na paagsasampa ng kaso at pagbabasura nila dahil kesyo hindi matibay ang ebidensya at kung ano-anu pa.Basura.Lahat sila, basura."And where do you think you're going?"Sa pagbaba ko ng hagdan ay ang nakasimalmal na mukha ni Yuri ang sumalubong sa akin. Magkasalubong ang kilay, isang linya ang labi, at halos sumayad ang mapulang nguso niya sa sahig.Mukhang naisumbong na sa kaniya ni Lucille ang mga kalokohan ko. What to expect? Si Lucille 'yon."Yeste
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GRAYSON FIUMARA (Wild Men Series #49) EPILOGUE
GRAYSONI never thought I'd find myself in a situation like this, sprawled out on a plush bed in a room, surrounded by the subtle scent of roses and scented candle. Jessica's lips are warm against mine, and her fingers trace lazy patterns on my back. The echoes of our recent vows still linger in the air. Sa wakas, kasal na kaming dalawa ni Jessica. She is finally my Mrs. Fiumara.As I deepen the kiss, I can feel the weight of the gold band on my finger, a constant reminder that I am now entertwine with my best friend, now my wife's life."Gray," sambit ni Jessica nang tumigil siya sa paghalik sa mga labi ko. "Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na kasal na tayo."I meet her gaze, "Believe it, Jess," I reply in a low tone. "We made it happen."Her fingers play with the buttons of my shirt as she smiles, the warmth reaching her eyes. "I never imagined a life like this, with a mafia guy as my husband."I gave her a half smile. "Well, believe it, Jess. We're in this together now."She leans
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GRAYSON"Listen up, gentlemen," sambit ko para kuhanin ang atensyon ng mga tauhan ko. "We've got a new set of merchandise for our esteemed clients. Mr. Wong, Mr. Lee, Mr. Melendes, each order 200 bottles of the latest. Mr. Chu, wants 700 bottles, and Mr. Monreal, an impressive 1,500 bottles. They want it delivered ASAP. Zamir, I'll assigned you to lead the task immediately. Irwin, Dave, Teng, Tim, Arthur, Stef, and Maicu, you handle the bulk orders. Aldi, take care of logistics. The rest of you," I gestured towards those unnamed associates, "make sure every detail is impeccable.""Yes boss!" sabay-sabay nilang sabi."Great," aniko. "I expect all of you to do the job, discreetly." Tumalikod na ako para umalis ngunit nang alis na sana ako ay naulanigan ko ang mga yabag na tila nakasunod sa akin.Nang humarap ako ay si Zamir ang nasa likod ko, iniaabot niya sa akin ang kanyang cellphone. "It's Mr. Jellal Fitzgerald from FG Enterprises, boss. Says it's urgent."I nodded as I get the phone
GRAYSON FIUMARA (Wild Men Series #49) 49
GRAYSONTinapos ko lang ang isang linggong burol at libing ni Yuri para walang masabi sa akin ang pamilya ko. Sinubukan ko naman na pagluksaan ang kapatid ko, sadyanh hindi ko lang talaga maramdaman na kaluksa-luksa siya. Nasusuklam ako sa ginawa niya, her reason is not justifiable. Surrounded by the whispers of mourning, I couldn't muster an ounce of emotion. No sadness, no remorse. Just emptiness. Yuri's burial was done— swift, like a chapter closed in a book I never wanted to read. Naroon ako, oo, pero hindi para makiramay kung'di para kamuhian siya kahit na bangkay na siya, and sooner ay madedecompose na tulad sa ginawa niya sa mama ko at kay Grace. Ni hindi ko matignan ang walang buhay niyang katawan.She deserves it.Buhay ang kinuha niya kaya buhay niya rin ang siningil ko. Killing my sister was just business, a harsh reality I had accepted. The numbness had become a loyal companion, shielding me from the ghosts of my past. The Fœdus affiliation demanded a certain indiffere
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GRAY The chapel's air felt heavy as Jessica and I walked in, eyes shifting towards the mournful gathering. My family, Señora Diana sat solemnly, Enrico with his wife and kids, Angela beside her secretary Chami, and my niece and nephew, Luigi and Nashi. But Melody, Yuri's daughter, was kneeling by the coffin, tears streaming down her face. Depite of it, I feel nothing. "Sit down, Jess," I whispered, guiding her to a seat. Behind Señora Diana and Angela. I took my place beside her, eyes scanning the room. Yuri's betrayal echoed in my mind; the pain, the anger. But today, I wore the mask of grief, concealing the truth that only I and Jessica shared. "Gray," sambit ni Señora Dianan nang lingonin niya ako. "Wala na ang ate mo." "Opo, señora," tipid kong wika. "Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ni Marco 'yon kay Yuri," saad ni Enrico. "Napakasama niyang tao, ipinagkatiwalaan natin siya tapos ganito lang ang isusukli niya." "Enrico, puwede bang manahimik ka na? Marco is already in jail, l
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GRAYThe chapel's air felt heavy as Jessica and I walked in, eyes shifting towards the mournful gathering. My family, Señora Diana sat solemnly, Enrico with his wife and kids, Angela beside her secretary Chami, and my niece and nephew, Luigi and Nashi. But Melody, Yuri's daughter, was kneeling by the coffin, tears streaming down her face. Depite of it, I feel nothing."Sit down, Jess," I whispered, guiding her to a seat. Behind Señora Diana and Angela.I took my place beside her, eyes scanning the room. Yuri's betrayal echoed in my mind; the pain, the anger. But today, I wore the mask of grief, concealing the truth that only I and Jessica shared."Gray," sambit ni Señora Dianan nang lingonin niya ako. "Wala na ang ate mo.""Opo, señora," tipid kong wika. "Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ni Marco 'yon kay Yuri," saad ni Enrico. "Napakasama niyang tao, ipinagkatiwalaan natin siya tapos ganito lang ang isusukli niya.""Enrico, puwede bang manahimik ka na? Marco is already in jail, let the
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JESSICA Halos gabi na, wala nang araw sa langit, madilim na ang paligid pero si Gray... hanggang ngayon ay wala pa. Hindi ko maalis sa akin ang mag-alala. kung nadaan na ba siya at kung ano na ba ang ginagawa niya. Ilang beses ko na siyang sinusubukan na tawagan o i-message pero wala, wala siyang sagot. "Jessica, my dear," si Señora Diana, lumapit siya sa akin, may dala siyang isang basong gatas. "Kanina pa kita hinahanap sa loob, nandito ka lang pala. Anong ginagawa mo rito? Bakit nasa labas ka, hija?""Hinhintay ko lang po si Gray," sagot ko. "Hija, napakalamig dito sa labas. You and the baby should be inside," nag-aalalang sambit niya."I just wanted some fresh air," aniko. Naramdaman ko ang pangingilid ng luha ko sa hindi ko malaman na dahilan. "Is everything alright, Jessica?" she inquired, as settled into the chair next to mine, I glanced at the mansion, as if searching for answers among its ornate details. "I don't know, Something feels off..." "Gray us a busy man, J
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JESSICA Halos gabi na, wala nang araw sa langit, madilim na ang paligid pero si Gray... hanggang ngayon ay wala pa. Hindi ko maalis sa akin ang mag-alala. kung nadaan na ba siya at kung ano na ba ang ginagawa niya. Ilang beses ko na siyang sinusubukan na tawagan o i-message pero wala, wala siyang sagot. "Jessica, my dear," si Señora Diana, lumapit siya sa akin, may dala siyang isang basong gatas. "Kanina pa kita hinahanap sa loob, nandito ka lang pala. Anong ginagawa mo rito? Bakit nasa labas ka, hija?""Hinhintay ko lang po si Gray," sagot ko. "Hija, napakalamig dito sa labas. You and the baby should be inside," nag-aalalang sambit niya."I just wanted some fresh air," aniko. Naramdaman ko ang pangingilid ng luha ko sa hindi ko malaman na dahilan. "Is everything alright, Jessica?" she inquired, as settled into the chair next to mine, I glanced at the mansion, as if searching for answers among its ornate details. "I don't know, Something feels off..." "Gray us a busy man, J
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GRAYSON I gazed upon Yuri, my half-sister, who had betrayed me. Yuri's eyes met mine, she is still defiant even in her battered state. She is just as ruthless as I am—someone not to be taken lightly. She's a formidable force, a person who demands attention and respect. Her actions speak louder than words, proving she's a force to be reckoned with, much like myself. She is not merely a player; she's a mastermind, orchestrating her moves with a deadly elegance.Yuri's motives remain shrouded in mystery for me, it remained an elusive puzzle. Hindi ko pa rin maintindihan kung ano ang rason ni Yuri para gawin ang karumal-dumal na bagay na 'yon sa Mama ko.Pinaliligiran siya nina Janus, Ely, TJ, at ng iba pa, hinihintayang signal ko para ituloy nila ang nasimulan. Pikit na ang isang mata ni Yuri, dugo na rin ang tumutulo sa noo niya at hindi na pawis."Boss," sambit ni Janus habang pinatutunogang buko ng kanyang mga daliri. "Just say the word, and we'll make her regret every damn thin
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JESSICA.Napabalikwas ako nang maramdaman ko ang paggalaw ni Gray mula sa gilid ko, As he stirred, I feigned sleep, letting the sheets rustle subtly. Nagpanggap akong tulog, nanatili akong nakapikit at hindi gumagalaw. "Jessica, love, stay in bed. I have business to attend to," bulong niya at hinagkan ako sa pisngi. Maya-maya pa ay naulanigan ko ang mga yabag ni Grayson na patungo sa banyo ng kwarto niya.I let my breathing slow, suppressing any hint of awareness. His departure, however, didn't escape my senses. The faint creak of the bathroom door signaled his entrance. Nang umalis siya ay doon na ako kinutuban. Bumangon ako at tinungo ang pintuan ng banyo, hindi ito nakasarang maigi. I pressed my ear against the slightly ajar door, straining to catch every word that passed between Gray, at sa tingin ko kausap niya ngayon ang isa sa mga tauhan niya."Zamir, make sure Yuri pays for her betrayal," naulanigan ko ang malamig na tinig ni Gray, wala itong emosyon hidni tulad kagabi. "
