CHAPTER 4

SANDRO SALVADOR

I was currently signing some documents and contracts from different companies when my phone rang and I saw Ginsen's name. I frowned before stopping what I was doing and picked up my phone, answering it immediately.

"Yes, Gin? What's up?" I asked simply.

I heard loud music sa kabilang linya, and he had to shout to be heard, so I moved the phone away from my ear and put it on speaker.

"Tol, can you fetch this lady named Agasher? She's with Jeanry, gf mo ba 'to, tol? Pasundo na lang lasing na lasing silang dalawa eh. Naglasing silang dalawa tapos hindi ko pa maiwan at akala ko kung sino pero sabi ni Jeanry tawagan kita para masundo 'tong babaeng 'to. Underground bar lang, pagmamay ari ni Tito Kuloks. Go here ASAP, may taong umaangkin bigla dito," and then he ended the call.

Girlfriend? That girl? No fucking way. She's not even my type. Also, where is she? Underground bar with Jeanry? It's only been a short while, but she's already going to bars with Jeanry. Is she even in her right mind? Tch.

I stood up, grabbed my coat from the office closet, and put it on before heading out.

First day, first headache. Aren't there any decent women these days? All they can do is go to bars and enjoy themselves with the guys there.

I drove to the underground bar, my mind racing with questions about what I was about to walk into. When I arrived, the loud music and dim lights greeted me, along with the familiar scent of alcohol and sweat. I scanned the room and quickly spotted Ginsen, who was carrying a stumbling Jeanry out the door.

"Sandro, good luck with her, iyak nang iyak 'yan loko." Ginsen called out as he passed me, giving a small nod towards Agasher, who was slumped over a table in the corner.

I sighed and made my way to her. She looked a mess, her hair disheveled and tears streaking her cheeks. I sat down next to her and gently shook her shoulder.

"Agasher, wake up. Uuwi na kita," I said softly.

She stirred and blinked at me, confusion clouding her eyes. When she recognized me, she burst into tears, her sobs barely audible over the pounding music.

"Hey, it's okay," I tried to comfort her, but she just kept crying. Ulit-ulit siyang humihingi ng sorry sa father niya that she didn't do anything and etc., kinakalma ko siya para malaman ko kung saan siya nakatira but she kept sobbing.

I knew I needed to settle the bill and handle any damages before we could leave, so I left her for a moment, heading to the bartender to sort it out.

The bartender gave me a sympathetic look as he handed me the bill. I paid quickly, my mind already on getting Agasher out of there.

When I turned back towards her table, I saw a man leaning in close, talking to her. Agasher looked uncomfortable, her eyes darting around as if searching for an escape.

Oh, It's Kyle Montevalye. What is his relationship with Agasher?

I walked back over, my steps quick and purposeful. "She's with me, Montevalye. Is there a problem here?" I asked, my voice firm.

The man looked up, clearly annoyed. "Just having a conversation— Wow! It's the great womanizer Sandro Salvador. Why are you with her? Why'd you left her?" he said with a smirk, but Agasher's distress was evident.

"I think it's time for her to go," I said, helping Agasher to her feet.

She clung to my arm, still sniffling, and I could feel her trembling, "I invited her, Montevalye and I paid our bills that's why I left her for a while. I didn't expect you to be here and talk to her like that. She seems so uncomfortable with you. Sick psycho."

"Sick psycho? Huh. Hindi ko siya hahayahang sumama siya sayo, Salvador. Malay ko bang ilagay mo siya sa mga listahan ng mga babaeng linaspag mo?" nananatiling nakangising sagot niya sa akin.

Hindi ko siya pinansin at tinapik ang kamay niyang nakahawak sa braso ni Agasher ngayon, "Stop talking nonsense, Montevalye. Now, get your ass away from her or do you want me to call Yvanna that is looking in our direction right now? Agasher is mine so fuck off."

"Hoy! Kayong dalawa huminto na kayo. Anong mine mine? Ayos na ako, Sir. Kailangan kong hanapin si Jean dahil baka mapahamak pa siya. Balikan mo na si Yvanna dun, Storm." I could feel the annoyance in Agasher's voice after she said that. Ako naman ang napangisi.

"Ginsen fetch her earlier. No need to worry."

Montevalye backed off, raising his hands in mock surrender. "Alright, alright, guys no need to get aggressive."

Ignoring him, I led Agasher out of the bar and into the cool night air.

She was still unsteady on her feet, so I wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

I asked her again where she lived, and she paused for a moment. She looked at me, waiting for her answer.

"BWAAAAAAOAKK!"

WHAT THE FUCK?

Labas lahat ng kaluluwa niya nang sumuka siya sa dibdib ko. Did she just puke at me?

"Yah! Wake up, woman!" I tried to wake her, but she just covered my mouth and said, "Shut up."

Do women always get this aggressive when they’re drunk?

Well, next time, I’m not letting them go to this kind of place again, especially if they’re just going to get wasted like Jean and her. And wow! Just fucking wow! Nagkasundo pa talaga ang dalawang may saltik.

"Where do you live, Agasher?" I asked irritably, then slowly lifted her and carried her to the car.

"Shshshshsks."

"What?" I asked her again while carrying her.

"I saidksnaijausjakakshshsh."

I sighed before opening the passenger seat and putting her there with the seatbelt. "Manang will take care of you once we get to my house."

If I could kill her immediately, I already would have. She always manages to piss me off.

Damn it!

I finally pulled up to my house, the large estate looming in the darkness. As soon as I opened the car door, a swarm of maids rushed out to greet me, their faces filled with concern when they saw the state Agasher was in.

"Kailangan niyo po ba ng tulong sa kaniya?" one of them asked.

I shook my head and immediately called out, "Manang!"

Manang, the head housekeeper, hurried over, her eyes widening when she saw Agasher. "Ay, hijo! Anong nangyare sa babaeng ine?" she asked, her voice a mix of worry and disapproval.

"Long story. Just help me get her to my room," I said, lifting Agasher out of the car and carrying her inside. The maids stepped aside, whispering among themselves as we passed.

I brought Agasher to my room and gently laid her on the bed. Mas magandang dito na siya sa kwarto ko para mas mabantayan siya ni Manang kung sakali man, "Manang, can you please change her clothes? Find something from my wardrobe that will fit her for now," I instructed.

Manang nodded, already moving to get fresh clothes. I took one last look at Agasher, who was now muttering in her sleep, before stepping out of the room.

I headed to the kitchen, needing something strong to calm my nerves. The stress of the night was getting to me, and I needed a moment to unwind. I grabbed a bottle of hard liquor and poured myself a glass, downing it in one gulp. The burn of the alcohol was a welcome distraction from the chaos that Agasher had brought into my life tonight.

As I poured myself another glass, I couldn't help but wonder how things had escalated so quickly. This was supposed to be a simple night, but instead, it turned into a mess.

Napasapo ako ng mukha at tinignan ang damit kong puno ng suka ni Agasher. This is the first time this has happened, ang masukahan ng isang babaeng dragon.