T R A V I S
Walking alone in the lion's den is a stupid thing to do especially when you don't know what to expect from a predator waiting for it's prey.
But unlike the last time I've been here, I know I must take precautions to avoid making the same mistake twice.
Yet for some reason, he called me out here in the middle of the afternoon.
Wala siyang ibang kasama at para sa taong katulad niya, ito ay ang isang bagay na hindi ko inaasahan na gawin niya. Pumasok ako sa loob ng dati naming tambayan nang makita ko siyang nakapamulsa.
"Ikaw lang?" I put my hands inside my pocket looking around the place. I shouldn't let my guard down, especially around him.
"Why do you expect that you'll have another brawl with the boys?" Pierre smirked, shaking his head with amusement. "Aren't you a little delinquent, like your brother."
I chuckled, "Alam mo naman na hindi ako pumapatol sa mga takaw gulo," I grinned, "Time is precious, so why would I bother wasting my energy playing around with your minions?"
Sapat na ang tatlong beses na pinabayaan kong ipabugbog niya ako, noong una na hindi ko kailanman inaasahang gagawin niya sa akin, yung pangalawa kung kailan napikon siya sa ginawa kong pamamahiya sa kanya sa harapan ni Maxene, yung pangatlo ay sana ay utang na loob niya sa akin dahil niligtas ko lang naman yung fiance niya noong iniwan siya ni Joshua sa bar.
Muntik pang masundan iyon, pero hindi ko na siya inatrasan at binigay ko ang gulo na gusto niya, pero kasabay noon ay ang madamay si Laurenz dahil sa tigas din ng ulo nun na sundan ako kahit pa hindi ko sinasabi sa kanya kung saan ako nagpupunta matapos akong bumalik ulit dito sa siyudad.
Enough is enough, I wouldn't stand down to him. If he wants to declare war with me, then he shouldn't involve someone else, besides this is between me and him... From the start this is between me and him.
The asshole just laughed at me and sighs with satisfaction.
"Now it feels like we're being completely honest with each other," he tilted his head beside with a playful smile, "For the very first time, it seems like finally, you were able to be who you really are, Travis." he grins and arch an eyebrow. "Sa totoo lang, mas gusto ko 'tong Travis na ganito. Mas authentic, mas matapang, mas palaban, kesa yung dati na tahimik lang, masyadong stiff na parang ayaw mong magkamali, though of course, you're cunning and smart. We both hate losing which is our common ground and you're the only one whom I acknowledge as my equal. Kaya nga naging kanang kamay kita, eh. Yet, tell me, is it really your forte to pretend to be someone you're not?"
"Enough talk Pierre, why did you call me out here without anyone with you? Hindi mo ugali na harapin ang kalaban mo mag-isa." I smirked, attempting to read him. Anong binabalak niya?
"Nothing special, I'm just here to talk." He started putting his hand in his pocket, "Oh, before I forgot, I just want you to know na ikakasal na kami ni Max bago ang graduation."
"Oh talaga, should I say good job and congratulations?"
He laughed at me as if my reaction amused him. I gritted my teeth controlling myself before I could snap in front of him.
Tanginang gago ito, sinusubukan ba niya ang pasensya ko? Kung mandilim ang paningin ko, pasensyahan na lang, hinding hindi ko siya aatrasan.
"Well, I'm actually inviting you. I know you wouldn't miss it for the world." he playfully smiled at me. "I'll send the invitation at your place."
The nerve of this asshole, he is enjoying himself pissing me off.
I should play my cards right.
"Hindi ka naman naninigurado masyado, ano?" I mocked him, "Masyado ka na bang nababahala sa presensya ko kaya si Maxene ang iniipit mo?"
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