"I now pronounce you as husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." A round of applause echoed in the four corner of this church as we witnessed their first public kiss as married couple.
Happiness plastered on their faces as their eyes sparkled like stars glistening in the darkness.
I was busy observing the crowd when my sight darted to a group of girls who were directly staring at us, smiling while biting their lower lips.
What the fuck?
I had a quick glimpse and looked away.
I took a glance with the three assholes to see their reaction but to my suprise, they are busy paying attention to Zyrex and Tina's public kiss.
Hayop na lintek.
Is this their first time seeing a newly wed-couple kiss?
The corner of my lips twitched as I watch them with the unfamiliar smile embedded on their faces. It's cringe to the point that goosebumps are all over my system.
What an idiotic expressions.
I tried to focus with the couple in front of me but I'm distracted. Knowing I can clearly see those ladies in my peripheral vision.
Seeing how flirtatious their stares towards us irritates the hell of me. Big time.
Someone is in need of attention, huh?
With that thought in my mind, my eyes met theirs. Giving them a cold stare with a small smile crept on my lips, subtly returning their luscious stares. Then my eyes darted to one of them.
I shrug when she suddenly looked away.
I like staring. But that's only applicable with one person and I'm goddamn handsome that ain't any of you.
I diverted my attention to the busy crowd.
In my mind, I saw a girl in a wedding dress. She's wearing her infamous smile that made her ethereal beauty more exposed as she slowly walk in the aisle.
And then her eyes met mine. Then me staring at her with full admiration visible in my eyes.
What a beautiful masterpiece.
A smile unconsciously crept on my lips.
My smile froze realizing what I was thinking awhile ago. I was pulled from my reverie when someone called me. I saw the three walking towards me.
What the fuck is going on?
"Tangina naman pre, may honeymoon pa. Gutom na talaga ako animal!"
"Gago tol! Dito na raw sila maghohoneymoon. Live show ata ang nais putangina!"
"Depungal na Zyrex. Hoy! Respeto naman sa kagwapuhan ko, Lods! Nag-uumapaw sa kagwapuhan pero wala pang syota!"
I simple sigh as I scratch my jaw. They're catching everyone's attention and it seems like they don't fucking care at all.
Assholes as usual.
I guess I'm the only halo among the horns.
My eyes went back to the newly weds. They'd been fucking kissing for about five minutes now for Adrian's fucking porn's sake.
People are trying to hold their laugh and some are already bursting out in laughter.
"Pambihira. Kung ganyan ba naman kaganda 'yong bride eh. Hoy Luke! Bakit tahimik ka d'yan?" Kiel, as he diverted his gaze at me.
"Problema mo?" my forehead creased.
"Sus. Gutom lang 'yan tol. Animalism naman kasi 'tong mga hangal na 'to. Mga slapsoil sa halik putangina. Hoy Aldrich!" - Adrian
"Oh ano gago? Manahimik kang depungal ka hindi lang ikaw ang gutom!"
Do they really need to shout? Everyone's attention are on us and it's irritating.
"Why do you need to shout? Assholes," I uttered.
A moment of silence dropped befall us before they could hold themselves back together.
"Wow! English," they said in chorus while staring at me, unbelievably.
Mga lintek.
"Oh putangina bakit mo kami ini-english ha? May problema ka ba 'tol?" Aldrich seriously asked.
"Wala. Kuya," I replied teasingly.
"Eh di putangina sa Kuya. Puta ka." I want to burst out. Irritating them makes my day completed.
"Baka gutom lang 'yan, 'di ba Luke?" Adrian interrupted. Seeing his grin gives me more irritation.
"Kausap ba kita?" I replied.
"Oh kalma lang, ang init na naman ng ulo mo sa 'kin animal, concern lang naman ako ah."
The emcee announced the pictorial's proper order so we prepared ourselves. We're on the last part so I stayed on my seat, watching people who passed by as I took a quick glance on my wrist watch.
Time check. It's almost eleven o'clock and the pictorial is just about to start. Great.
"Tara na para mabilis." Aldrich headed his way to the altar.
Adrian and Kiel who are on my left side and currently laughing on something I don't know suddenly stood up.
Adrian passed by but before Kiel would follow, he stopped right in front of me. I looked at him, wondering.
"Diyan ka nalang?" he asked.
"Ha?"
"Hakdog. Trip mo ba magsolo flight sa pictorial mamaya? Pakiayos ng signal mo Brother. Lag ka." He continued his way to the altar.
What the hell? Lag?
I stood up and followed them.
As I walked quietly with my hands on my pocket, I can hear murmurs. Cameras are everywhere. We're not in a mall show but the people somehow, took the opportunity to get close with us, taking photos of us.
Some fans who had the privilege to attend this nuptial was able to get a picture with the three, of course, except from me.
I only let people take a picture close to me if it's part of my work, but these? No, count me out.
Don't get close to me. You'll probably hate me if you do so.
"Okay. One, two, three, smile."
"Kahit naman 'di ako ngumiti gwapo parin. Kita naman sa mga chix na nahuhumaling sa akin. Karismang Uno eh."
"Oo p're mas gwapo nga lang ako kaysa sa'yo. Basta Kiel kakambal ng salitang gwapo kaya mas madaming nahuhumaling na chix eh."
"Hoy mga animal mahiya naman kayo sa pang-i-scam. Araw araw kayong nagsisinungaling eh minus ten kayo sa heaven niyan. Gwapo kayo? Si Adrian ba kayo? Sa 'kin talaga nahihimatay ang mga chix eh."
And this is also part of my routine. When I'm with them, I have to deal with their conceitedness.
These assholes are extra hyper today.
Hm. Did they forget where we are?
Their behaviour right now is supposed to be seen only when the four of us are present, and not on a public event like this. But of course, assholes are assholes.
"Buti pa ang Luke, humble na nga, loyal pa." They immediately faced me after I uttered those.
I gave them my What's-your-fucking-problem-mga-hayop-na-lintek look.
But as usual, they didn't take it seriously. Instead they laugh like a banshee.
"Maghanap ka muna ng girlfriend p're. Para may hustisya 'yang pagiging humble at loyal mo hm?" Kiel said tapping my right shoulder.
"Mga BI talaga kayo gago. Luke," He patted my shoulder before he continue what he's trying to say. "Kung wala ka talagang matipuhan manood ka ng porn para may idea ka sa babaeng liligawan mo."
"Gago! Kami pa pala ang BI. Hahaha. Ginawa mo namang inosente 'yan depungal ka. Mata niya ba ang titibok? Oh baka iba ang tumibok at biglang mabuhay."
"Para may idea siya sa babaeng matitipuhan niya. Madaming magaganda do'n, iba't ibang flavors pa. Alam mo namang pihikan eh kailangan niya ng madaming choices."
Gracious, why do I have to deal with them everyday? Just what the fuck?
"Hindi naman sa lahat ng oras kailangan alam ng lahat na may babae ka."
And again, they threw their gaze towards me.
Their eyes were wide open. Adrian and Aldrich's jaw dropped while Kiel is covering his mouth like I have said something unbelievable.
"What? Eyes on cam dudes, not on my handsome face." I grinned.
"Putangina english na naman! Ano ba talagang problema mo 'tol?" Aldrich exclaimed.
Mga lintek talaga.
"Ano nababakla na ba kayo? Tititigan niyo nalang ba ako hanggang marealized niyong ako talaga tunay na pinakagwapo sa 'tin?" I smirked.
"Mga animal. Sino sainyong dalawa ang humawa d'yan?" Adrian who first got his senses back.
"Sino lang ba ang gwapo sa 'tin? Lag ka rin ba? Malamang ako," Kiel who held his chin while smirking.
Aldrich on the other hand who is the most talkative and noisy went silent.
"Puta. Naano ka p're?" Adrian asked but Aldrich remained silent.
This is something unusual.
"Hm. So this girl you're talking about is the one I saw from your flat."
It's not a question but somehow, a statement.
My grin slowly disappeared after hearing what he have said then I realized what he's trying to say.
"Oh? May babae 'tong si Luke? Matinik ka p're nag-uuwi ka na pala." Kiel looked so amused.
"Hanep tol. Naglilihim ka na ba sa'min? Hindi namin 'yan aagawin pakilala mo nga animal," Adrian who just winked at a lady who passed by.
"Puta ang sexy at ang ganda mga 'tol. 'Di ba Harvey?" He teasingly took a glance at me.
I gave Aldrich a menacing look.
He grinned. "Pero mukhang namalikmata lang ata ako. Well gwapo lang, nanlalabo rin ang paningin. Dalian na nga natin para makapunta na tayo sa reception," he continued while laughing.
"Oh thank God naisipan mo pa 'yan."
We turned back our focus after hearing what the photographer have said.I found myself smirking while staring at this lady in front of us whom I thought of having a mild hypertension at this moment.
She's biting her lower lip like she's letting her patience getting longer as her forehead creased out of annoyance.
After a several shots, we decided to proceed at the venue of the reception.
"Bigyan nga kita ng babae 'tol? Kasing ganda at sexy no'ng mga nasa porn. Hahaha."
When will he ever stop?
"No thanks. I have my own standards and definitely not the same as yours."
"Grabe naman 'to. Sinasabi mo bang cheap 'yong mga taste ko? May ipapakilala ako sa'yo--"
"I am Off limits," I cutted his words.
A smile slowly crept on my lips as her innocent, angelic face and mesmerizing eyes invaded my mind.
Hola! Lame ba? Ahaha. Welcome to Off Limits. Sorry na agad sa mga grammatical errors. Sorry din kung mapapansin niyong madaldal minsan 'yong mga characters pero aayusin ko. Eh sa madaldal din kasi 'yong nagsusulat. Ahahaha. Actually weakness ko ang paggawa ng Male POVs so feeling ko nagppractice ako neto. Ang tagal ko na kasing gustong isulat 'to. Tuwang tuwa ako sa apat na itlog. Pero ayon nga. I will try my very best para maganda ang kalalabasan. HINDI SILA BAKLA madaldal lang si otor. Nyenye. Enjoy and happy reading! P.S hindi ito pure english mga brad maawa kayo sa brain cells ko.
Kiel's POVI'm on my way back to my clinic when my phone rang and it was Mina."Hm?""Ah D-doc? Anong oras daw po kayo babalik dito sa clinic?" Napakunot noo ako sa kanyang tanong.I think you forgot something important, Mina."'Yong pasyente po kasi--""Mina what's our rule again?" I disrupted. Hindi ko maiwasang uminit ang ulo dahil sa biglaan niyang pagtawag."I thought I made myself clear." My forehead creased when I didn't hear any response. Paulit ulit kong tinatawag ang pangalan niya pero putangina lang.Is she even listening to what I am saying?I can't fucking hear anything."Hello? Am I talking to a wall or what?"She knows me well that when I go outside my clinic, it means no phone calls allowed. Strictly. Unless I'll be the one t
Aldrich's POV"Hahahahahahaha!"Halos maibuga ko ang iniinom kong beer habang nakikinig sa kwento ni Kiel."Deputa. May sakit ka ba 'tol? Ang bait mo ata banda do'n. Chix na lumalapit sa'yong manok ka hindi mo pa tinuka? Pft." Sumimsim ulit ako ng beer at tutusok na sana ako ng isang pirasong siomai nang samaan niya ako ng tingin.Sabi ko nga hindi na. Puta 'apakadamot.Oo na Kiel sa'yong sa'yo lang 'yang siomai mo. Depungal na 'to."Ba't mabubusog ba s'ya no'n? Chix is life but siomai is lifer. 'Di ba 'tol?" komento naman ni Luke habang nakangisi.Mas lalong lumakas ang tawanan namin nang hindi niya kami pinansin. He's too busy with his siomai."Naks sa'yo talaga nanggaling 'yong Chix is life bro?" pagdidiin ko.Pero putanginang depungal.Totoo ba 'tong nasasaksihan
Luke's POV"Dito sa Pinas may batas, bawal patulan ang minors. Pero kung pasok sa standards ng Uno ng kagwapuhan, Huta! P'wede na palang patulan ang minors. 'Di ba Luke?"My forehead creased as his evil grin creeps the annoyance out of me.I know he's trying again, to pissed me using one of my weakness.Alam ng mga tukmol lalong lalo na ng lintek na 'to kung gaano ako kasensitibo pag batas na ang pinag-uusapan."Hoy Luke." He's bursting out in laughter while opening a bottle of beer.Tuwang tuwa kang lintek ka palibhasa ikaw ang suki ko. I tried to ignore him and tried to put my focus in reading my law handbook but I am damn distracted.He keeps on laughing and I swear to hell my mood isn't that good that I might strangle anyone who dares to ruin it which I'm trying to avoid right now.I continue
Kiel's POV"Tsk. Aldrich," I uttered as I scroll down the messages in our group chat.Based on Creedhorton's messages, it seems that something will come up. Again.Mukhang mapapasabak ka na naman, Luke.I shook my head and heaved a sigh.Hindi ko rin alam kung ano ba'ng nangyayari kay Aldrich. Though we're very aware that he's having a hard time holding his temper.I admit I have a short range of patience too. Pero iba ang kay Aldrich. Parang dumoble pa ata ngayon. Kung hindi nambubugbog sa bar ay nananapak nalang 'pag nagsimula s'yang maasar sa isang tao.Hindi ko maintindihan kung ano ba 'yang putanginang trip na 'yan. He's always been present on hearings with the same case.Physical Injury.Mabuti nalang at wala pang resulting to homicide
Aldrich's POVNapaungol ako nang maramdaman ko ang ginaw na nagmumula sa aircon. "Hon, kindly turn off the aircon?" inaantok kong pakiusap.Niyakap ko mula sa likuran ang babaeng mahimbing na natutulog sa tabi ko."Hm please?" malambing kong saad at mas niyakap pa siya ng mahigpit.Deputa ang lambot ng katawan niya.Hindi ko maiwasang mapangisi. Hahapitin ko na sana ang kanyang baywang nang makaramdam ako ng kakaibang lambot kaya mabilis akong dumilat at napalingon sa kanang bahagi ko."Putangina."Napahilamos ako sa mukha nang makitang malambot na unan lang pala ito.I scanned the room only to realized that I'm still here at Luke's mansion. Napabuntong hininga ako bago bumangon at naupo sa kama.Tinamad nga pala akong umuwi kagabi kay
Hope's POVMula nang malaman niya ang pangalan ko ay hindi na ulit nasundan ang pag-uusap namin. Pareho lang kaming tahimik. Hindi na rin ako nag-abalang magbukas ng panibagong topic dahil tila may malalim din siyang iniisip habang tutok parin ang atensyon sa pagmamaneho.Mukhang may dumaan atang anghel.Namalayan ko nalang na abot tanaw ko na naman ang gusali na halos araw-araw makapukaw ng aking atensyon sa tuwing madadaanan ko ito papunta sa dati kong pinapasukang trabaho.I smiled unconsciously and let the memories flashed back.It's been years. Nakakamiss din pala. Hinayaan kong sakupin ang isip ko ng mga magagandang ala-ala na siyang nagpangiti sa akin ngunit kalaunan ay unti-unti rin nahahaluan ng mga ala-ala na siyang nagpapabigat ng damdamin ko.Kung pwede lang kalimutan.
Hope's POV"Ganyan ka ba talaga makitungo sa mga pasyente mo? Para kang hindi professional." Halos maluha na ang babae dahil sa sobrang inis pero nakakabilib lang na nakakaya parin niyang tiisin ang pagpapahiya sakanya nito."Do I look like I fucking care? I dislike repeating myself but I'll say it once more. Leave. Now." May diin ang bawat kataga na tila ito isang hari na may ipinag-uutos sa kanyang alipin."Magbabayad naman ako ah. Kaya nga dito ako nagpunta dahil sigurado akong makakakuha ako. Magkano ba? Name the price." Hindi ko maintindihan 'yong pinag-uusapan nila pero sa nakikita ko ay sinusubukan niyang pilitin si Kiel sa isang bagay na ayaw nitong gawin.Knowing Kiel. .He has a sharp tongue. He insults people with professionalism."Babayaran? I can even afford your life. What are you gonna do if I'll administer you an overdosaged pro
Hope's POV Nabigla at nablangko ang utak ko sa kanyang tanong ngunit hindi ko 'yon ipinahalata. Ramdam ko rin ang mga titig niyang hindi na naalis sa akin at tila naghihintay ng kasagutan. "What?" I finally uttered. Congratulations for not stuttering, Hopya. Imbes na makatanggap ng sagot ay unti-unti kong nasilayan ang kanyang ngisi. Anong klaseng pang-iinsulto na naman kaya ang makukuha ko mula sa kanya? Mataman niya akong tinititigan hanggang sa ang mga titig na 'yon ay naging mapanuri. Those suspicious stares that don't actually appear as suspicious. A pair of sharp directly penetrates your soul and can drag most of the girls' sanity away from them. Imbes na masindak sila ay kilig ang hatid nito sa mga kababaihan. Well, except me. Don't get me wrong. I am pretty sure I was born without balls and
Luke's POVI was about to open the room 2804 when I heard soft chuckles from a not-so-old lady. My forehead creased out of curiosity.I opened the door and three pairs of startled optic with their damn effigy welcomed my entrance but my sight just darted to someone's effigy that I almost see everyday.Nakakasawa na nga ang pagmumukha ng lintek."Tinitingin tingin mo?" I asked."Gago anong oras na? Sabi ko alas dose hindi alas dos. Tangina." I glared at him. Giving him warning for his bahavior knowing that we're not alone here, he should still be aware of the presence of the two who's currently staring at me at the moment.Watch your words, Premore. Let's not forget about who we are in public. Sinalubong ko ang dalawang pares na nagtatakang tingin. I crossed my arms and looked at
Hope's POV Hindi ko alam kung paano ako nakalabas ng office ni Emperor ng hindi napapansin ni Dax. Ang alam ko lang ay masyado siyang naging abala sa pag-ubos ng mga niluto niyang pancakes.Tahimik akong humakbang patalikod habang ang buong atensyon ay nakatuon sa kanya, pinakiramdaman ang bawat subo niya sa pancakes dahil baka biglang lumingon ito kahit na may namumuo ng balak sa isip ko kung anong gagawin kung sakali. Daig ko pa ang isang bilanggo sa pagtakas. Kinakabahan ako pero taimtim akong nagdadasal sa isip ko dahil wala akong tiwala sa plano ko sakali mang mahuli ako lalo pa ngayon at natataranta ako. Huwag kang lilingon. Paulit ulit na sigaw ng isip ko habang dahan dahan parin na naglalakad patalikod. Kaharap ko ngayon ang likod niya at siya naman ay nakaupo sa tapat ng office table ni Kiel kung saan kadalasang umuup
Luke's POV I was scanning my law handbook when my phone rang. This would be the nth time that I got a call just within an hour time interval. My eyes narrowed automatically as another unknown number flashed on the screen and just like the previous, they will hung it up whenever I'll answer it. Hayop na lintek. Seems like someone is bored and fond of making fun right now. Ain't good. I have no time for nonsense games but trying my patience if it gets longer than the usual isn't that bad. Suing someone who violates Republic Act No. 10173 isn't that bad, yeah? It's not only about the privacy, though. I would probably hear Adrian's 'Ang pangit mo talaga kabonding. Wala kasing demandahan 'pag napipikon bro.' Really huh?
Hope's POV Nabigla at nablangko ang utak ko sa kanyang tanong ngunit hindi ko 'yon ipinahalata. Ramdam ko rin ang mga titig niyang hindi na naalis sa akin at tila naghihintay ng kasagutan. "What?" I finally uttered. Congratulations for not stuttering, Hopya. Imbes na makatanggap ng sagot ay unti-unti kong nasilayan ang kanyang ngisi. Anong klaseng pang-iinsulto na naman kaya ang makukuha ko mula sa kanya? Mataman niya akong tinititigan hanggang sa ang mga titig na 'yon ay naging mapanuri. Those suspicious stares that don't actually appear as suspicious. A pair of sharp directly penetrates your soul and can drag most of the girls' sanity away from them. Imbes na masindak sila ay kilig ang hatid nito sa mga kababaihan. Well, except me. Don't get me wrong. I am pretty sure I was born without balls and
Hope's POV"Ganyan ka ba talaga makitungo sa mga pasyente mo? Para kang hindi professional." Halos maluha na ang babae dahil sa sobrang inis pero nakakabilib lang na nakakaya parin niyang tiisin ang pagpapahiya sakanya nito."Do I look like I fucking care? I dislike repeating myself but I'll say it once more. Leave. Now." May diin ang bawat kataga na tila ito isang hari na may ipinag-uutos sa kanyang alipin."Magbabayad naman ako ah. Kaya nga dito ako nagpunta dahil sigurado akong makakakuha ako. Magkano ba? Name the price." Hindi ko maintindihan 'yong pinag-uusapan nila pero sa nakikita ko ay sinusubukan niyang pilitin si Kiel sa isang bagay na ayaw nitong gawin.Knowing Kiel. .He has a sharp tongue. He insults people with professionalism."Babayaran? I can even afford your life. What are you gonna do if I'll administer you an overdosaged pro
Hope's POVMula nang malaman niya ang pangalan ko ay hindi na ulit nasundan ang pag-uusap namin. Pareho lang kaming tahimik. Hindi na rin ako nag-abalang magbukas ng panibagong topic dahil tila may malalim din siyang iniisip habang tutok parin ang atensyon sa pagmamaneho.Mukhang may dumaan atang anghel.Namalayan ko nalang na abot tanaw ko na naman ang gusali na halos araw-araw makapukaw ng aking atensyon sa tuwing madadaanan ko ito papunta sa dati kong pinapasukang trabaho.I smiled unconsciously and let the memories flashed back.It's been years. Nakakamiss din pala. Hinayaan kong sakupin ang isip ko ng mga magagandang ala-ala na siyang nagpangiti sa akin ngunit kalaunan ay unti-unti rin nahahaluan ng mga ala-ala na siyang nagpapabigat ng damdamin ko.Kung pwede lang kalimutan.
Aldrich's POVNapaungol ako nang maramdaman ko ang ginaw na nagmumula sa aircon. "Hon, kindly turn off the aircon?" inaantok kong pakiusap.Niyakap ko mula sa likuran ang babaeng mahimbing na natutulog sa tabi ko."Hm please?" malambing kong saad at mas niyakap pa siya ng mahigpit.Deputa ang lambot ng katawan niya.Hindi ko maiwasang mapangisi. Hahapitin ko na sana ang kanyang baywang nang makaramdam ako ng kakaibang lambot kaya mabilis akong dumilat at napalingon sa kanang bahagi ko."Putangina."Napahilamos ako sa mukha nang makitang malambot na unan lang pala ito.I scanned the room only to realized that I'm still here at Luke's mansion. Napabuntong hininga ako bago bumangon at naupo sa kama.Tinamad nga pala akong umuwi kagabi kay
Kiel's POV"Tsk. Aldrich," I uttered as I scroll down the messages in our group chat.Based on Creedhorton's messages, it seems that something will come up. Again.Mukhang mapapasabak ka na naman, Luke.I shook my head and heaved a sigh.Hindi ko rin alam kung ano ba'ng nangyayari kay Aldrich. Though we're very aware that he's having a hard time holding his temper.I admit I have a short range of patience too. Pero iba ang kay Aldrich. Parang dumoble pa ata ngayon. Kung hindi nambubugbog sa bar ay nananapak nalang 'pag nagsimula s'yang maasar sa isang tao.Hindi ko maintindihan kung ano ba 'yang putanginang trip na 'yan. He's always been present on hearings with the same case.Physical Injury.Mabuti nalang at wala pang resulting to homicide
Luke's POV"Dito sa Pinas may batas, bawal patulan ang minors. Pero kung pasok sa standards ng Uno ng kagwapuhan, Huta! P'wede na palang patulan ang minors. 'Di ba Luke?"My forehead creased as his evil grin creeps the annoyance out of me.I know he's trying again, to pissed me using one of my weakness.Alam ng mga tukmol lalong lalo na ng lintek na 'to kung gaano ako kasensitibo pag batas na ang pinag-uusapan."Hoy Luke." He's bursting out in laughter while opening a bottle of beer.Tuwang tuwa kang lintek ka palibhasa ikaw ang suki ko. I tried to ignore him and tried to put my focus in reading my law handbook but I am damn distracted.He keeps on laughing and I swear to hell my mood isn't that good that I might strangle anyone who dares to ruin it which I'm trying to avoid right now.I continue