Five

Fabian was ticking his fingers in the steering wheel as he drove his way to the address Markus had given him. He had contemplated whether to go or not, but the call of his body was way too loud to be ignored, and he hated himself more for being weak. 

Hindi niya ito gusto. His mind kept on telling him that it was the stupidest thing to do, but his groin rejoiced when he chose to ignore his mind and followed what his body has been calling. Idiot! 

It was almost midnight and he was already lying on his bed to sleep, but it made a good job in avoiding him. Wala siyang ibang nagawa kun’di tumayo at uminum ng alak para makatulog pero walang epekto ang alak kaya nagdesisyon siyang pumunta na lang sa club na iyon.  

He hated himself for being so weak when it comes to the call of his body. Kahit anong gawin niyang pag-iwas ay hindi talaga nawawala ang babae sa isip niya. Siguro kung makukuha niya ang gusto dito ay makakalimutan na niya ito. He just needs to f*ck her, then be done with it. Yes, that’s what he’s going to do.  

And here I thought you only f*ck woman from the elite society?  

His mind mocked him. Nagtagis ang bagang niya dahil totoo iyon. He chose his woman well, he doesn’t f*ck strippers or hookers. What happened to that principle, idiot? 

Fabian dismissed those thoughts.  

Inihinto ni Fabian ang kotse sa labas ng nasabing club. He eyed the 4-storey building, as what he learned, this has an underground den where the show takes place. The underground club is only available for its member. Labag man sa kaluoban niya ay napilitan siyang tawagan ang kaibigan para makapasok sa loob.  

He fished out his phone from the pocket of his jeans and dialed Alfie’s number. He waited for a few rings before Alfie answered. The loud music was heard from the background, an indication that Alfie was already inside. Good. 

“Hey, dude. Where are you? You’re missing the fun in here!” Malakas ang boses nito at halatang nakainum na.  

Napailing si Fabian, hindi niya talaga gusto na nagpupunta sa mga club na katulad nito. It's just not his thing. But for some unknown reason, he can’t seem to control himself. Nababaliw na talaga siya. That woman was nothing but trouble, the way she arched her brows at him, she’s confident that she can bend anything.  

“I’m already outside,” he informed Alfie. He looked at the place, it’s really for the elite.  

“I already told Vince, dude. Papasukin ka no’n, just tell him you’re with me. Hurry up, bro, booties and tities are flying here, man!” humalakhak ito sa kabilang linya.  

Napailing na lang si Fabian sa sinabi ng kaibigan. Alfie would never change. He've known him since college and he’s one of those guys who preferred pussies over brains.  

Umibis siya sa sasakyan at tinungo ang entrance ng club. One look from the outside, no one would think that this is a stripper’s club, it looked like an ordinary club from the outside. Parang isang gusali lang na pinarentahan. No one would suspect that there’s a dirty business going inside the building. 

He spotted the man named Vince outside the club, he guessed he’s a bouncer here. Malaki ang katawan nito at matangkad, even more muscular than Fabian. He was not surprised when the man just bowed at him and opened the door for him as if he’s a regular.  

Fabian just nodded at him before he entered the club. Siguro ay kilala siya nito at naabisohan na din ito ni Alfie.  

Fabian was welcomed with the loud bang of music. Sa lakas pa lang ng musika ay gusto nang umatras ni Fabian. He would definitely curse himself later as to why he was in this place.  

The smell of cigarette and alcohol was in the air together with the stale scent of sex. Maraming tao sa loob at puno ang dance floor. People were dancing wildly in the dance floor, grinding at swaying to the beat of the music. Walang pakialam ang mga ito kahit na madidikit ang katawan sa mga estranghero na nagsasayaw. 

He spotted different prominent personalities, from wealthy businessmen to famous actors and sons of politicians. Women were seated beside them with drinks in their hands. Some are even doing nasty things. 

Fabian scoffed. So, this was where these filthy men spent their time. Wasting money on pussies that are not even worth it.  

Hypocrite! Then why are you here looking forward to seeing that woman? Isn't she one of those leeches who’ll suck a man dry? 

He wanted to punch himself for that realization. 

Fabian felt like a fool for coming into a place like this. Hindi niya talaga maintindihan kung bakit maraming tao ang mahilig sa mga club na ganito. Kakapasok niya pa lang ay parang gusto niya nang umuwi. This is not his place; he preferred a quiet and classy bar where he could spend time in relaxing after a hectic day.  

Fabian was about to go back his way when someone called him, he turned to find who it is and found Alfie coming to where he was standing. There was a big smile plastered on his face, and for Fabian, it was like his friend was mocking him. Malaki ang ngisi nito dahil sa wakas ay mapapayag siya nito na pumunta sa lugar na ito.  

“Fabian, my man! You’re finally here, man. Welcome to Hype! I can’t believe that you actually called me!” Humalakhak ito. He was holding a bottle of beer, he looked flushed but not drunk.  

Umiling lang si Fabian, natawa sa sinabi ng kaibigan.  

“I told you, I want to spend my remaining days as a bachelor in a place like this,” he reasoned out. He doesn’t want to admit to his friend that he’s here because he wanted to see that woman. 

“That’s right, man. You can’t just go marry without enjoying delicious pussies and booties, man! Come, the show’s about to start. I'm sure you’ll have the best night of your life tonight!”  

Alfie led him behind the stair that leads to the second floor. There’s an elevator with two bouncers guarding the door. Pumasok sila doon. They were going to the underground strip club.  

“Don’t worry about Vira, that woman always understands. You know her.” Alfie confidently said. Fabian knew that already. His soon-to-wife was known to be very open-minded. She doesn’t mind him having sex to another woman, which he finds comfortable. It was actually one of the reasons why he agreed to marry her.  

The elevator dinged and the door opened. Tinapik ni Alfie ang kaniyang balikat.  

Fabian scanned the whole area as he entered the underground club. Malawak sa loob, kasing lawak ng sa itaas. There was a stage in the middle but the curtain was closed with a spotlight trained on the center, he guessed it’s not yet time for the show.  

Tawanan ng mga babae at halakhak ng mga lalaki ang siyang nangingibabaw. The same scene from the first floor but this place was quieter.   

“Lloyd and Dan are excited. Man, this is your first time coming in a club like this. Ayaw maniwala ng mga gago no’ng sabihin ko na pupunta ka.” 

“Alam mong masyado akong busy sa negosyo. I actually have doubts whether to come here or not.” Fabian spotted a veteran actor which he knew. Tumango lamang ito sa kaniya at itinaas ang kopitang may pulang likido na laman. Fabian nodded in response. He saw how those women dropped their jaws when they saw him, probably surprised to him here. 

“That’s bullshit, man! You’re missing all the fun in the world.” 

Nang makalapit sila sa inuukopang lamesa ng mga kaibigan niya ay nag-iingay ang mga ito.  

“F*ck! You’re really here!” Masiglkang sigaw ni Dan, tumayo ito para salubongin siya at tinitigan na parang hindi naniniwala na siya nga. Fabian laughed at his friend’s childish act.  

“Wow, I can’t believe my eyes. The mighty Fabian Romano is in the house, man!” Llyod stood and offered his fist for a bump.  

“Binata na sa wakas si Fabby baby!” Alfie shouted, and some of the client turned heads into their direction. Ang iba ay natawa sa mga sinasabi ng kasama niya. 

Napailing si Fabian sa mga sinabi ng mga kaibigan niya.  

“I tell you, man. I won’t let Fabian go home without getting a good pussy to f*ck! The ladies here are amazing, dude.” Dan was even proud to say that. 

Umupo si Fabian sa tabi ni Lloyd. He offered him a drink which he gladly took.  

“You remember Sugar? The woman I brought at your engagement? She works here,” Fabian’s interest was piqued upon hearing her name. “And guess what? She’s dancing tonight. Kaya ang daming tao tuwing biyernes. It’s Sugar’s night during Friday night. That woman is a legend here, I tell you, man. You'll get a massive hard-on just watching her dance.” Tila proud na proud si Dan.  

Napatiim ang bagang ni Fabian. Naramdaman niya ang pag-ahon ng inis mula sa puso niya nang maisip na maraming lalaki na ang dumaan sa babaeng iyon. What would he expect from a woman who earn pennies by dancing naked. He hated that fact that she did all of that just for a small amount of money, but he hated himself for having care to what her profession is.  

As if on cue, the lights went a little dim. The crowd of men cheered as the spotlight was focused on the stage, soft music began to play in the background.  

From cheering, the crowd went a little wild as the stage curtain began to open. Napalunok si Fabian nang unti-unting bumukas ang nakasara na kutina. His breath hitched as he waited for the performer. Napuno ng anticipitasyon ang buong sistema niya.  

Fabian's heart began to beat erratically when he saw the slim figure on the center of the stage. After a week-long of agony, he finally was able to have a glance at the woman who’s recking havoc on his sanity.  

The spotlight zeroed on her making the crowd went wild as the sexy music got louder and the woman on the stage began to sway her hips in a very slow yet alluring way. Nakatalikod ito sa madla at ang tanging nakikita ay ang makurba nitong likod. Mula sa maliit na baywang sa bilugang balakang. She wore nothing but a sexy lingerie that exposed her flawless behind. Maputi at sobrang kinis, sigurado si Fabian doon.  

Napalunok si Fabian. He had seen this scene in his dreams, he can’t believe that he’s here now watching her dance.  

Sugar. That woman who he can’t seem to get out of his system.  

He's definitely going to have her tonight.