DARK SECTION

64: Online Selling

"I know that already, Kaiser. Just tell me what the fuck did you do to be in this state or else I'll kill you."

Tumango-tango siya. "I know, you'll do it and will end our friendship."

"No, I will just kill you." Pagtatama ko sa kaniya. I can't end our friendship just because he did even if it is unforgivable. This lunatic will be my best friend regardless of what he does with his life. I'm committed to our friendship. It's either I die first or we'll die together. "It's better in that way."

"How sweet of you," natatawa niyang sabi.

"So, tell me before I shoot your head." Huminga ako nang malalim saka naupo sa iniwan niyang stool. "I won't talk unless you're done."

"Yeah, thanks." Ngumiti siya saka nag-iwas ng tingin. "I lied to her again."

It took me a minute to process what he said. Another lie? "What do you mean?"

Ibinalik niya ang tingin sa akin at mapait na ngumiti. "I told you that I already met her, right?"

Tumango naman ako. "Yeah. Ano nga'ng nangyari?"

"I pretended as Jasper."

Napatayo ako. "What the fuck, Kaiser?!"

Nagulat siya at kita ko ang nangingilid niyang luha kaya mariing napapikit ako ng mga mata at naghilot ng sintido. Nang magmulat ako, may luha ng bumabagsak sa pisngi niya. Marahas niya itong pinupunasan. Naglakad ako hanggang makarating ako sa harap niya at naupo sa tabi niya. "Sige nga, Kaiser. Paano mo nalusutan? Ano 'yung mga kasinungalingang sinabi mo sa kaniya? I'm all ears."

Ikinuwento niya lahat ng kasinungalingan niyang sinabi. Naiiling-iling na lang ako habang nakatingin sa kaniya hanggang sa bigla akong may naalala sa isa sa mga sinabi niya. "Sinabi mo sa kaniyang alam kong buhay ka bilang Jasper?!"

"Sorry, Ale-" Hindi ko na siya pinatapos at tumayo ako saka malakas siyang sinunggaban ng suntok sa mukha. Hindi ko siya hinayaang mapahiga sa sofa at kinwelyuhan ko siya nang mahigpit habang matalim ang titig ko sa kaniya pero nalusaw ito nang makita ko ang pagiging vulnerable at kawalang pag-asa sa mga mata niya.

"I'm hopeless, right?" His voice cracked. Dahan-dahan lumuwag ang pagkakahawak ko sa kwelyo niya hanggang sa mabitawan ko na ito. Pabagsak akong bumalik sa pagkakaupo. Napasabunot ako sa buhok ko sa tindi ng frustration na nararamdaman ko dahil sa sitwasyon niyang pinalala niya.

"Why you just can't tell her that you are fucking twin of Jasper! Yes, hindi ako kumbinsido na makipagkita ka agad sa kaniya pero ano pa nga ba ang magagawa ko? Nagdesisyon ka na at wala ako rito para pigilan ka. Pero anong ginawa mo? You really messed up this time."

Tumayo siya sa harap ko at dahan-dahang yumuko. Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa ginawa niya.

What the fuck is he doing?

"Now my parents died...you're the only person who trusts me. I know I did a lot of things that disappoint you and I know this is the biggest disappointment for you, so I'm really..." It was a long pause as if he was trying to calm himself. "...really sorry." His hands gradually closed until I could see his veins popping out. "I'm just...afraid."

The code name "Blue" in the current gang world strikes terror into the hearts of even the bravest souls. In every battle, he moves with a predatory grace, every step calculated and purposeful and his voice is authoritative and seems like a sharp dagger that sends shivers down the spines of those who dare to defy him. His methods as a gang leader are as varied as they are merciless. His leadership is so terrifying and not bearable. These are the things that the other gangs knew about him.