Chapter 4: Suarez

Chapter 4: Suarez

[Rage]

For the past few weeks when the school year started, I have been hesitating to attend the normal schooling. Since, a lot of people will notice me and know my existence. But luckily I got into one of the prestigious universities, so I don't have to worry about the 'crazy fans' . I love my fans, but sometimes they are crossing the line. It's freaking Saturday, and I have to do a fansign event for my upcoming movie. 

But before I went to the venue, I tried to talk to Lexia. I don't know if she really doesn't know who I am. But the way I see it, she's real and It's rare to see a single person who doesn't know who Rage Suarez is, the famous actor in town. When she was taking a photo of me, I really thought that she knew and she's one of my fans but I'm glad she's not belong to them. Cause I don't want that to happen. 

I kept thinking about her after we had a huge fight about her sanitary pad. It embarrasses her and that's for sure, while I look like a bully but I'm just really trying to help her. And then the incident about her pen, I was about to reach her pen and gave it to her, but come on staring at her for the whole time is good. But when Mr. No called and she got called .I laugh because her expression is funny plus her head bump in the backrest of her chair. I didn't mean to laugh that time, it's just that she's too funny to watch. But then again that encounter is a bad shot when it comes to me. I didn't mean to make fun of her. The situation made me do that. 

I felt bad when she said she's going to drop out Mr. No subject. It's obvious that Mr. No is really a terror plus the fact that he is also unprofessional to handle a student. I still can't believe that he has the guts to call Lexia flirt when she doesn't do anything. No one has the right to call out women with a bad impression just because of your freaking point of view, read her before you judge the person. 

Thank God, she will think about what I told her lately. I don't want her to have a bad grade. That's Why I am going to help her in her studies. 

"Rage, a lot of your fans came today. Then you are #3 trending worldwide." Mr. Diaz said, I am now facing the mirror here in the dressing room. The make-up artist of mine is already done fixing my face. I actually don't care about the trend, and the number of the fans who came. I prefer a few who will understand me and accept all my decisions, not when I am having dating issues they will become wild. 

I look at Mr. Diaz is also my Dad's friend and he's the one that got me in this industry. 

I was about to say something when my phone suddenly rang. 

It's my Dad, all my staff look at my phone. Yeah, the one who called is the great Congressman Suarez. 

I sighed when a cameraman entered this dressing room. I knew it, this one of his shows. I look at the camera and fake a smile, I answer the call then I click the loudspeaker button. 

"Yes, Dad!" My lips keep forming a smile, but my eyes don't. 

"I called because I am going to invite you for family dinner." He said, I am not your family anymore. I try to say that but I refuse. I close my fist to keep me calm, I don't know why God gave me an evil father. 

"Sure, I'm going home after the show. Anything else?" I said, he did this so I will not disobey his invitation. 

"Are you going to introduce me your new girlfriend?" I said that intentionally, his line became quiet cause he knew it affected him. I smirked just imagining his expression right now. 

"Just a family dinner son." He replied, for sure he is watching right now. 

"Oh, sure Dad. I want to make sure that if I come home, no other additional member of the family. Cause you know you and me are the only members of Suarez. Bye Dad." I didn't wait for his response and ended the call, for sure he is now on the edge of his anger.

The cameraman already left only me and Mr. Diaz and my designer for clothes are still in this dressing room. 

"You pissed your father again. And it's all over on the news! Rage." Mr. Diaz said to me, I don't mind, that's good for him. 

"The show is going to start, you have to come out." He commanded, I stood up and fixed my polo a bit before I totally exited the room. 

I heard some of my fans cheering so loud and screaming. The host of this event is introducing me, I can't even hear his word because of the crowd. 

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's all welcome Rage Suarez." After hearing my name this LED thing opened and I came out, the fans started cheering so loud as before. I wave at them for a while before I sit for a mini interview. 

"How's your doing, Rage?" The host asks, I smile at her and smile at the fans too. Before I got back to her and answered her freaking question. 

"Looking good, how are you?" I asked back. The fans can't even keep themselves quiet. 

"Well, same as yours. Since the fans are very excited for the fansign event. I am going to make this mini interview so quick, because everyone is going crazy. Please, keep quiet okay. Just a little time. So, Rage, is there any hint about your leading lady for the upcoming movie?" Then the fans scream again, are their throats aren't going to be tired? 

"Oh, the management wants to keep that secret until the day of the premiere night. Because it's going to be her debut movie, and her first appearance, that is why we must keep our mouths shut." I answered that I was actually talking about Jen. After modeling she's now entering showbiz. 

"Can you describe her? Like how is she as a workmate or her physical appearance?" The host asked. 

"Oh, Ahm. She's actually a model before but now she's entering the industry. She's tall and pretty, that's all I wanted to say. But don't worry you guys are going to love her because she's kind, and she's also my friend before. Yeah!"  The fans scream again, yeah that's how crazy they are. I hope they stop doing that because their throat can be damaged. 

"How about the movie are you going to say something about the movie too? We haven't watched the trailer and it is true that there is no trailer or teaser for this movie. Tell us about that?" She asked. 

"Yeah! Like I said, this is going to be the debut of my leading lady in this movie and the reason why there is no trailer or teaser for the movie is, because we want you to be surprised by the story. It's actually one of a kind because there is no trailer or teaser, so we want you to be surprised by this movie. That is why I am not going to tell you anything about the movie because that's the management plan." The audience said in chorus "ohhhh" they were amazed by what I answered. 

"So no more hints for the movie?" She asked, trying to convince me to say something.

"Yeah. No!" I answered her then shrugged. 

"Okay, to end this interview and start the fansign event." She paused because the cheer and scream became too loud again. 

"Kindly promote the movie for the fans." She said, 

"Hi, everyone this is Rage Suarez, and I am inviting you guys to watch my upcoming movie entitled. 'Her' yeah, that's the title. Coming this September. See you guys soon." After that I have to go out on the stage to sit at the table for the fansign event. 

The fans started to get in line while holding the things they wanted me to sign. I remember last year when a fan that looked the same age as me brought the marriage contract. She literally gets that in their municipal office and she wants me to sign on the husband's side. Thank God my manager stopped that and prevented that from happening, if not I am now a husband to the women I didn't even know. 

Some fans buy my poster and others are the things that I endorse. They brought their favorite things, and others were fanart. Some created a poem, painting my face in it. The shirt they like and so on.  

I also chat with them, answering their random questions about my dating and who the girl I like. About my family and to Congressman. But some questions I refused to answer. 

Some fans give a gift to me, like a bag, others are school supplies because they say I'm attending a normal schooling. They also bake some cookies for me, teddy bears, and many more. 

This is one of my favorite in this industry fan signing, because I can see the sincerity of my fans to me. Like they showing their efforts to give love, I know sometimes they are crossing the line or too much to handle. But in times like this, it's just so wholesome. I like this way of interacting with them, it fades away all my worries and problems. 

I see the sun is already asleep, because the moon is now shining. It's already seven o'clock in the evening. And I have to meet my great father assh*le.

"Everyone, good job, you guys did well. Good night and went straight home okay. If somebody is following you since all of you are ladies. Don't hesitate to call the police or help. Okay. Good night, sleep well everyone." I said using a microphone and giving them advice before the end of the event. 

I see some of my fans waving at me, I wave too and stay for a meantime on stage to look at them. They are so precious. 

When I get into the dressing room I see some men, wearing a body guard suit. I knew Dad sent them. They are looking at me like I am going to escape, how can I even escape when he sent his guard here. 

I just change clothes before I go with them. 

Yeah, I am going back to the place I hate the most. 

Besides, my father is the least person I don't want to see anymore. He is the reason why Mom took her own life, and he is corrupt in this country Filipino people don't deserve his service. All he did in his sit is to steal money from innocent citizens. He didn't even win in the past election. All he uses is money. He's a monster literal. 

I go with his bodyguard, as if I have a choice. Even his own car is from the money of these people. He is a manipulative politician. 

I feel like my trauma is getting back again. All my heart breaks and pain starts in that house, all of my memories from the past are going back again. 

My mom is a TV news anchor, that's where he met my bastard Dad. When she interviewed him way back, from that they started to become close then turned into dating status. They become a couple for five years, some articles say that their relationship is like royalty. My Dad involved my Mom to Political duties before they got married. But after they got married he didn't want my Mom to be involved in Political duties anymore. She even resigned from her job as TV news anchor. That's where her life became miserable. 

How do I know all that? It's easy to search for my parents' well known love story but in reality it has never been like that. I saw it by myself. 

While I was thinking, I didn't realize that we had already arrived at the mansion. I sighed heavily before I went down to his fancy car. 

A helper welcomed me. I saw my step brother sitting on the sofa alone while hugging a pillow. 

"Kuya!" he ran towards, I immediately kneel my left leg to be level with his height. Achi is just eight years old, he is the son of my Dad to other women. He just came here two years ago. 

"How are you? Are you enjoying it here so far?" I asked and patted his head, he nodded at me and smiled. 

"Kuya, I got into the science quiz bee and I'm in second place, next year I will get the first spot." He happily said to me. I was about to say something when I saw my Dad going down the stairs. 

"Daddy!" Achi ran towards him, my Dad lifted him and carried him on his shoulder. Achi is actually secret in the media and to all people, but the child doesn't even know that. My Dad said this is not the right time to tell the child everything, I bet that is because he doesn't want Achi to be known in this world. That's how evil he is. 

"Glad you came Son." My Dad said, and offered his hand to formally welcome me. I just stare at it and walk away to go to the dining area. Since I came here for the freaking dinner. 

I sit at the left side of the table. When I heard the door open, it meant that Dad followed me from behind. 

I was about to start eating when a small little hand stopped me from getting that rice. 

"Kuya, let's pray first." Achi said. I let go of the utensils I am holding on. 

Then I heard my fathers laugh, as if something funny had happened. 

"Rage, mas marunong pa sayo ang bata." He said, and continued laughing. 

"At Least ang bata marunong, ang ibang matanda nga hindi na makapag dasal sa dami ng kasalanan." I said back, how dare he compare a child to me. 

"In the name of the father, the son the holy spirit. Lord, we all thank you for the food you gave us tonight. I also wanted to thank you personally because Kuya came here tonight. I hope Kuya and Daddy will make peace tonight. Lord, make that happen in Jesus name Amen" Achi pray I saw my Dad smirking while sipping a whiskey in his mouth. 

I hold my utensils again and continue eating. Achi is silently eating and my Dad opened a television to watch. But then the news is all about him. 

"Girlfriend reveal. Ang hashtag ng mga netizen, nang banggitin ni Rage Suarez ang kilalang actor na anak ni Congressman Suarez. Matapos umanong biruin nito ang ama kani-kanina lamang. Bago magsimula ang fansign event sa isang mall show."

"Ilang mga Senador ay napa-tweet din tungkol sa kung sino ang bagong umano'y girlfriend ng Congressman." 

"Malungkot naman ang sigaw ng iba lalo na at hindi pa rin nakaka-move on ang mga tagahanga ng Congressman at ng kanyang yumaong asawa." 

"So, you're proud of that huh?" I said without looking at him. 

"You started it. Now I have to ask someone who can be my fake girlfriend for your freaking show." I look at him and about to say something really really bad. But I look at Achi who is peacefully eating his meal, while holding the utensil sloppy. 

"Why? You thought I'm going to feel embarrassed about what you said earlier, do you really think I am going to be affected by that?" We stared at each other for a long time, before I decided to go to my room and leave them. 

He's getting into my nerves for f*ck sake. I lie down on my bed and cover my face with my hands to stop myself from tearing my eyes. 

Without knowing that I fell asleep in that position. I wake up and sit on my bed while looking at my wrist watch. 

It's 2am, am I really that tired? 

I get my things and am going to leave, I shouldn't let myself sleep here. This place is already a hell for me. 

When I went down the stairs I saw my Dad, looking at my mothers picture. 

"You don't have the right to look at that." I said, he looked at me and drank his whiskey. He placed back my mothers picture on the table. 

"And you don't know what I've been through. After her death— I let you spend my money and you have the guts to act like that, I am your father." he shouted back.  

"That's your responsibility and obligations, don't give that shit. You are the reason why she died." I said he looked at me without any emotion in his eyes. 

I saw how he sighed heavily and drink another shot of whiskey.  

"Leave, get out of this house." 

"Then don't invite me here. Besides, If I heard that you hurt Achi I am not going to hesitate to put you in jail where you belong." I replied. 

"I am not going to hurt Achi, did you remember that I hit you before?" He asked, he never did. He never laid his hand on me. My anger with him started when my Mom died. When he has Achi. 

"You're still a bad father." I said and left. I'm glad that Mr. Diaz delivered my car here. 

I drove off until I reached my unit where my penthouse is located. 

All I think is that it sucks to become a Suarez.