Seven years... seven years had passed since that one hot and drunken night happened. Akala ko ay hindi ko na siya makikita. Akala ko ay hindi na magtatagpo ang mga landas namin sa laki ng mundo.
But who knew that after seven years, our path intersected... in an unexpected way. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang gagawin ko.
He probably didn't remember me. I recalled him, bragging he bedded countless women. Saying that he didn't want to bed a drunk woman like me, yet in desperation, I said that I want him to take me- that I am fully aware of what I'm doing that night.
He was the one who took my first time. He was the one who took the innocence my ex boyfriend long for. He was the stranger whom I couldn't forget. He... is the father of my son.
"Gaga, tulaley ka na naman sa kagandahan ko?" A gayish voice resounded to my ears. I blinked and shook my head twice, forcing myself to come back to reality.
Nang maproseso ng utak ko ang sinabi niya ay tumingin ako sa direksyon nang nagsalita. My lips twitched.
"Hoy, Joselito! Anong sinasabi mong 'kagandahan' mo? Mayroon ka ba no'n?" Nang-aasar kong tanong. He glared at me.
"Jesse nga sabi! Tawagin mo pa akong Joselito... isa pa talaga, kakalbuhin kita!" He warned and pursed his lips in disdain. Tumawa ako sa iniakto niya.
Jesse and I were childhood friends. Sobrang close namin to the point na our parents match-made us. Bata pa lang kami ay malambot na siyang kumilos kaya naman napaghalataan ko nang hindi siya 'straight'.
When we reached in high school, he admitted his gender identity. I didn't really mind so I accepted him. Wala naman talagang masama sa kasarian niya. What I liked about him isn't his looks or his gender; it's his character and personality.
His parents disowned him when Selena told it to them. As a result, he learned how to live and earn money independently as such a young age. His resentment towards Selena is no less than mine kaya lalo pa kaming napalapit sa isa't-isa. Hence, we treated each other as a biological siblings.
Nang hindi ako sumagot ay tumaas ang kilay niya at tinarayan ako.
"Bakit ka ba space out, beh? Don't tell me kinukuha ka ng alien sa space?" I rolled my eyes because of his exaggeration.
"Pinagsasabi mo?" Nawe-weird-uhan kong tanong. "May iniisip lang," sabi ko pa.
He intriguingly looked at me. "Pinepeste ka na naman ba noong tarantado mong half-sister? Gusto mo bang tanggalan natin ng dila 'yon?" G na g na tugon niya.
Tinawanan ko siya ng malakas. He looked like a tiger, who was ambushed by his enemy, on his own den.
"Do you think I let her pester me?" I arrogantly asked.
"E ano?"
"We... our path intersected suddenly." I said. Nawala ang pagiging maloko niya nang marinig niya ang sinabi ko.
He blinked curiously, "sino?" He asked.
Tumingin ako sa direksyon ng anak ko na naglalaro ng computer. I stared at his side profile. He was already handsome now but he had a hint of childishness due to his baby fat. But once he grew up, without a doubt, he would surely looked like his father.
"I met him two days ago. At the shooting of my first advertisement." Mababa ang boses kong saad.
"Ha?" Jesse asked in confusion. Sinundan niya ng tingin ang direksyon kung saan ako nakatingin. His mouth gape when realization hit him. "No fucking way! You mean..."
I nodded. I recounted what happened when I shot the advertisement. "What do I need to do?" I took a deep breath.
"Sabihin mo na najuntis ka niya at may junakis siya sa 'yo. Sa mukha ng junakis mo, hindi naman siguro siya mag-iisip na sinungaling ka, 'no? I mean, without paternity test, you can easily say that he's his son," walang prenong saad niya.
I shook my head and looked away, "sana ganoon lang kadali. What if he have a girlfriend? A fiancee? Or worse, a wife? Doesn't it make me a third party or mistress? The society will label me as a home-wrecker bitch."
Natahimik kami. He seemed to have realized that things weren't as easy as counting one, two, three.
"So, ano'ng plano mo?" He asked after awhile.
Umiling ako at napahawak sa noo ko. "Hindi ko... alam," sambit ko at huminga nang malalim.
He patted my shoulder. "Kung hindi mo man ipakilala si Jaze sa ama niya, ako na lang ang pakasalan mo. I'm willing to be a man for my best friend."
I was touched by his words. But instead of thanking him that'll surely make the atmosphere emotional, I joked; "sinasabi ko nang haba at may hidden desire ka sa akin."
He grimaced at what I said. "Kadiri ka talagang Katahimikan ka!"
Kinabukasan ay pinapunta ako ni JK sa company. Wearing a yellow off-shoulder floral dress, white sandals, and white shoulder bag, I entered JK's office.
Natigilan ako dahil may iba pa palang tao sa loob. I lowered my head in apology. His sexy back is facing me so I didn't saw the face of the visitor.
"Ate Sai!" I was about to close the door and planned to wait outside when JK called me.
His dull eyes lit up like he saw someone that could save the entire world. He stood up on his swivel chair like he was about to cry.
"Sorry, CEO Magnus. Did I disturb you?" I apologized. Umiling siya at umismid.
"CEO Magnus din ang isang 'yon..." turo niya sa direksyon ng lalaking kausap niya, "...kaya huwag mo na akong tawaging ganyan. JK na lang."
I felt someone staring at me kaya nilingon ko ang pinanggagalingan no'n. My eyes met a pair of ash-colored ones. They're looking at me like I did something terrible. Like they were demanding for a valid explanation.
His expressionless face and cold eyes gave me chills. I mentally shuddered. What's his problem? He suddenly looked away, breaking our eye contact.
"Is she your woman, Jaire?" Isang malamig at tila nagyeyelong tinig ang pumuno sa apat na sulok ng opisina ni JK.
"The hell are you spouting, kuya?" JK asked with a horrified expression.
"Why would she come in without knocking if you're not close?" The man retorted with deep, annoyed voice.
"How many times do I have to tell you that ate Sai's status in my heart is similar to yours? Kung gusto ko si ate Sai, would I call her 'ate'?" JK shot back in an aggrieved tone. "Don't get me wrong, kung ikaw ang may interes kay ate Sai, huwag mo naman akong idamay." He added.
"Gusto ko lang naman ng ate, bakit ako ang pinagseselosan ni kuya?" JK whispered something I didn't hear.
Inakbayan ni JK ang tinawag niyang kuya at sapilitang hinila palapit sa akin.
I unconsciously bit my lower lip when the mysterious man stood in front of me. I looked down, not daring to meet his black hole-like eyes.
"Kuya Jasen, this is ate Sai. Ate Sai, this is kuya Jasen— my biological brother." He introduced. "Bahala na kayo sa mga buhay niyo, may gagawin pa ako. Bye!" He hastily said before disappearing without any trace.
The room went silent the moment JK vanished. You can even hear the sound of air conditioning machine.
"When did you two became close?" He coldly asked.
"We're not in an ambiguous relationship, mr. Magnus." I explained.
"I didn't say that you have an ambiguous relationship with my brother. Don't be defensive. You're making it more obvious." His voice was calm, but there's a hint of impatience on it.
I shut up. There's no use for arguing to someone who never believe you.
"He has someone he likes," he suddenly said.
"I know," I answered in a low voice and bit my lip.
JK said it to me but he said it's not appropriate for them to be together. He didn't even mention the specific reason but I respect his privacy so I didn't ask for further details.
His next words made my legs trembled in fear.
"That night, more than seven years ago... was it you?"
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Domineering Night
Random⚠Warning: R18+⚠ domineering /adj/ asserting ones will over another in an arrogant way. Domineering Duology #1: Jasen Chase Magnus Her boyfriend cheated on her with her step-sister. Her father chose his mistress over her as he believes in their li...
