CHAPTER 30
"KLANE, ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?" Hindi makapaniwalang saad ni Zander sa kaibigan ng malaman niya ang plano nito.
Klane's plan was okay but it will makes his family broke. He's sure that Lexien will be worried at him.
"It's the only option." Klane said in a serious tone of voice. " Habang tumatagal ay mas lalong naging delikado para sa pamilya ko. Ayokong masaktan o madamay sila sa gulo ko. This is my mess and they don't belong to it."
Zander sighed. " I know you want to make them safe but isn't it hard? Malalayo ka muli sa pamilya mo, Klane."
"I know." Sagot ni Klane saka tumingin sa labas ng building. " It's hard. Really that hard. But it's the best way. I just want them to be safe. I'm sure she'll understand me. I'm just doing these for their safety."
Hindi na umimik si Zander saka napabuntong hininga na lang. Wala ring nagsalita sa iba pa nilang kaibigan.
After a couple of minutes, Mattheus spoke and asked Klane.
"Bud, can you endure it? About not seeing them in a day maybe a couple of weeks?"
That question made Klane froze. He knew what's the answer for that. He can't endure it! But in their situation right now, he can't be choosy. Their safety is one of his top priority. And not seeing them means protecting them, then he will gladly do it to make them safe!
"I can." Sagot niya sa mababang boses. " Kinaya ko ngang hindi makita si Lexien sa ilang taon, eto pa kaya?"
Blue tsked. " This plan of yours will be a torture for you, bud."
Klane became silent.
"So... You say that you find a place where your family live peace with." Anang ni Drake. " Does it mean that you'll sending them too far?"
Tumango si Klane. " I'm sending them to Spain. I know someone will take care of them. His on the way here to fetch them."
"Wait..." Usisa ni Benedix. " You say he. It's a man?"
"Yeah..." Klane answered
"And okay lang 'yun sa iyo?"
Klane frowned.. " Bakit naman hindi magiging okay e kuya ni Lexien iyon?"
That answer made Benedix shut up.
Akmang magsasalita sana uli si Klane nang may narinig silang tunog ng pagbukas ng pinto. It is from his secret room and it was Laxus who get out from the room. Nakakunot pa ang noo nito saka walang ingay na lumakad papunta sa gawi ni Klane. Agad itong umupo sa kandungan ni Klane saka humilig sa dibdib niya.
"Daddy?" Tawag ng anak niya sa kanya. " I had a bad dream."
"A bad dream?" Usisa ni Klane sa anak. " Ano naman iyon, kiddo?"
Bumukas ang lungkot sa mukha ni Laxus. " Yung dream ko po... nakita ko pong umalis kayo tapos... iniwan mo kami dahil ayaw mo na daw po samin."
Natigilan si Klane dahil sa narinig. Klane felt his heart broken into pieces when he heard his kid saying.
"Ahm...huwag kang mag-isip ng ganyan, kiddo. Okay?" Masuyong hinaplos ni Klane ang buhok ng anak. " Just was just all a dream. Hindi iyan totoo."
Sa sinabi niyang iyon, tumango si Laxus saka tumingala sa kanya.
"You wouldn't left us, daddy right?"
Klane froze. That made his heart flinched as he think of his plans. Napatingin siya sa gawi ng mga kaibigan na tumitingin lang sa kanila ng tahimik.
"Daddy, please say that you wouldn't leave us. Promise me, daddy." Habang patagal ng patagal ay mas lalong bumababa ang boses ni Laxus. " I don't want to lose you..."
Hindi alam ni Klane ang sasabihin sa anak. He couldn't say anything because the word promise to their family is a must and when you say that word, you must meant it.
"Laxus, I'm sure your dad wouldn't leave you." Biglang saad ni Sebastian sa usapan nila. Maybe to ease the awkwardness on them. " He's like a superhero. Nandiyan siya lagi sa tabi mo."
Laxus didn't say anything and just hug Klane tightly. Ramdam na ramdam ni Klane kung gaano kahigpit ang pagkakayakap ni Laxus sa kanya na para bang natatakot itong mawala siya.
Klane embrace back Laxus and look at his friends. They both sharing a knowing look on him. He knew what that's meant for.
Klane closed his eyes and let out a big sighed. He prayed to God to give him a blessing to think rightly and correctly.
"Daddy, I'm hungry..." Anang ni Laxus habang nakayakap parin kay Klane. " Buy me some foods daddy, please?"
As Klane wanted to be the best father in the world, he immediately agreed and called his secretary to buy some snacks.
After a minutes or so, the food got arrived and Laxus immediately dug in. Nagising rin ang kakambal nito saka sumama rin sa pagkain ng fast foods na bili ng sekretaryo ni Klane.
Looking at his kids, eating gracefully, Klane couldn't help but to think about what's he's planned. His decision are shaking. He couldn't leaves his family like this but it's their safety for fuck sake!
Napailing nalang si Klane saka napabuntong hininga.
'Oh,God. Please help me to think wisely.'
THREE DAYS AFTER, LEXIEN WAS surprised to see Mr. Luke Lopez, whom she met month ago, sitting comfortably at the single chair sofa in Klane's mansion. Nakaharap nito si Klane kasama ang kambal nilang anak.
"Oh, there she is..." mabilis na wika ni Klane ng makita siya na papalapit sa sala. "Hey, love." bati nito sa kanya.
Tipid na ngumiti si Lexien sa kasintahan saka binati rin ito. " Good morning, babe." Aniya saka hinalikan ito sa mga labi. Sunod naman nitong hinalikan ang kambal nilang anak sa noo.
"Morning, my babies..."
"Morning, mommy." Sabay na wika ng dalawa.
Pasimpleng humarap si Lexien kay Mr. Lopez na nakangiting nakatingin sa kanila.
"It's nice to see you again, Mr. Lopez." Nakangiting bati ni Lexien sa bisita nila.
Mr. Lopez smile and stood up. " It's also nice meeting you, Lexien." Kapagkuwan ay hinawakan nito ang kamay niya saka nagkamayan sila.
Lexien was more surprised when she felt that Klane didn't interrupt and immediately get her away from a man. Nagtataka siya dahil sa inakto ng kasintahan. Knowing Klane, he's a possessive and jealous man so what's the change?
Kinuha muli ni Lexien ang kamay saka itinuro niya ang kamay sa sofa na dating kinauupuan ni Mr. Lopez.
"Have a sit, Mr. Lopez." Aniya
Mr. Lopez smile and sit back. " Thank you..."
Tipid na ngumiti lang si Lexien saka tumingin kay Klane na parang wala lang. Nakaupo sa kandungan nito sina Laxus at Lexie na walang tigil na tumititig sa bisita nila.
Umupo siya sa tabi ng kasintahan saka bumulong kay Klane.
"What is he doing here?" tanong niya
Klane answer was just a shrugged. Nainis si Lexien dahil sa sagot ni Klane. Agad na nagsalubong ang kilay niya saka hindi maitimpi ang timpla ng mukha niya.
"Daddy, parang kamukha po siya ni mommy." Biglang sabad ni Lexie sa usapan.
"Yeah... I can observe it too..." wika ni Laxus habang nakatingin rin sa bisita nila.
Klane looked at their 'bwisitor' and smile fakely. " Well, babies... He's look like your momma that's because he's your momma's brother."
Nanlaki ang mga nina Laxus at Lexie habang si Lexien naman ay napasinghap sa narinig.
"He's momma's brother?!" Gulat na wika ni Lexie. " Then... It makes him our uncle papa!"
"Uncle papa!" Sabay na wika nina Laxus at Lexie saka umalis mula sa pagkakaupo sa ama nito saka tumakbo sa kinaroroonan ni Luke.
"Uncle papa!" Laxus voice was full of glee. " Where have you been? Bakit ngayon ka lang po nagpakilala at nagpakita samin?"
"Are you working far po, Uncle papa? Like on the other country?" Tanong naman ni Lexie
Luke has a wide smile on his lips. Hindi maalis sa mga labi nito ang tuwa.
"I'm sorry for being late to meet you, little darlings. I'm just busy on my work, so yeah..." Sagot ni Luke sa mga pamangkin.
"Oh... It's okay, Uncle papa!" Lexie exclaimed. " At least your here now with us!" Anito saka niyakap si Luke. Of course Laxus did the same thing.
Luke smile softly as he hug back his cute adorable nephew and niece. He was so darn happy to meet them. Ang cu-cute talaga ng mga pamangkin niya. Mana sa kanya!
Then, Luke eyes dropped on his little sister who was still in shocked. Gulat na gulat pa rin ito at mabuti nalang at tinulungan ito kaagad ni Klane, his jerk and annoying brother-in-law. Pinakawalan niya ng yakap ang mga pamangkin saka tumayo.
"Sweetheart..." Nakangiting wika ni Luke sa kapatid. Sweetheart lagi ang palayaw niya rito. " Come here. Hug me. Don't you miss me? Your adorable handsome big brother?"
Nanunubig na mga matang lumapit si Lexien sa kanya saka niyakap ito.
"Kuya..." Naiiyak na sambit ni Lexien sa kanya. " Kuya ko..."
Luke tears started to fall from his eyes. It's feel so good to heard the word 'kuya' again from his sister. It's feels so warm and darn happy.
As Luke hug her back, he caress his little sister back to calm her down.
"Shhhh... Hush now, sweetheart. Don't cry." Pagpapatahan ni Luke sa kapatid. " It's okay. I'm here. I miss you so much."
"I miss you too, Kuya..."
" I'm glad that your fine and okay." Wika ni Luke. Humiwalay ito sa yakap saka sinapo ang mukha ni Lexien. " Look at you right now. You grown up so much. I'm so proud of you, sweetheart. So proud."
Lexien smile and wipe out her tears. " I'm so glad that I meet you again, Kuya. Alam mo ba nung unang nakita kita sa kalye, I suspect you as my brother. Well... You look like me so... Yeah."
Luke chuckled and softly pinch her rosy cheek. " So smart. That's my little sister! And... I'm sorry..."
"For what, Kuya?"
"For leaving you behind. For not taking care of you. For everything." Sagot ni Luke sa kapatid. " I'm sorry, sweetheart. I'm really sorry..."
Lexien smile and flick her brother's forehead. " Stop apologizing, Kuya. All matters most is your here... with us."
Luke nodded and hug her again. At sa puntong ito, sumama rin sa yakapan nila ang mga cute na pamangkin ni Luke.
Natatawang tumingin si Luke sa mga pamangkin.
"I am blessed that I have a cute and adorable niece and nephew." Wika ni Luke habang nakatingin sa mga pamangkin.
"That's because of our great genes." Mayabang na sabi ni Klane ng lumapit ito sa kanila. " I'm handsome and my soon to be wife is pretty so that's the outcome."
Luke wanted to puke, hearing his brother-in-law words. Palihim siyang umirap saka nagsalita.
"Hambog." Aniya. " Akala mo naman kung sinong kagwapuhan e walang-wala naman siya sa'kin."
Klane who heard what Luke said, getting annoyed. " What did you just said?"
"Are you talking to me?" Luke asked sarcastically.
"Who do you think am I talking too.. to the chair?" Klane said sarcastically to Luke.
Luke was about to bicker Klane again when he felt his sister hand squeezing his hands. Napatingin siya rito saka nagtanong.
"What?"
"I can sense it." Sagot ni Lexien. " I know that you two are annoyed to each other."
Hindi nagsalita si Luke saka si Klane.
"Be nice to each other." Sabi ni Lexien. " Pag nakita ko kayong nagtatalo, lagot kayong dalawa sa'kin." Banta ni Lexien sa kanila na tahimik lang.
"Uncle Papa! Let's play!" Masiglang sabi ni Laxus kay Luke.
"Okay, kiddo. Let's play!" Masayang sagot ni Luke sa pamangkin.
"I wanna join too." Saad ni Lexie sa kanila.
"Of course, princess." Nakangiting saad ni Luke. " Saan dito yung playroom niyo?"
Hinila ni Laxus ang kamay ni Luke. " Come on, Uncle Papa. I'll guide you there."
Nagpahila naman si Luke saka sumunod nito si Lexie. Akmang susunod rin si Lexien sa kanila ng bigla itong pigilan ni Klane sa braso.
"Where do you think your going?"
Lexien pulled her arms back. " To them."
Hindi makapaniwalang tingin ang ibinigay ni Klane sa kasintahan. " Really? You will leave me here?"
Tumaas ang kilay ni Lexien sa narinig. " Ano naman sayo ngayon? Gusto kong makasama at maka-bonding ang kuya ko. Bakit? May angal ka?"
Klane pouted. "Wala." Bagsak balikat siyang umupo uli sa sofa. " Go, join them."
"Okay lang naman kung sumama ka..."
Napangiwi si Klane sa narinig. " No, thanks. I rather stay here alone than to be with that fucker."
Lexien sighed and flicked her boyfriend's forehead hardly.
"Ouch!" Daing ni Klane matapos pitikin ni Lexien ang noo niya. "Why did you do that?"
Nameywang si Lexien sa harap ni Klane. "I told you to be nice to Kuya. Is that really hard to do, huh?"
Umiwas ng tingin si Klane. " I'll try..." Sagot niya.
"You should." Saad ni Lexien. " I'll go there. You stay here and prepare our breakfast. Make sure that are breakfast are delicious. It's our first time eating together with kuya so I want it to be memorable. Saka pagkatapos mong magluto ng agahan, gawan mo ako ng apple shake saka apple juice. Understand?"
Klane nodded in agreem. " Okay, I'll tell to maids--"
"-no!" Putol ni Lexien sa sasabihin ni Klane. " I want you to do that. You alone. Okay? Pag 'di mo sinunod ang gusto ko, sa sofa ka talaga matutulog ngayong gabi. Got it?"
Walang ibang nagawa si Klane kundi ang tumango na lamang sa kasintahan. He doesn't want to argue with her in just small things.
"Okay."
"Great!" Lexien smile. " I'll go ahead." Anito saka umalis. Habang si Klane naman ay pumunta sa kusina saka ginawa ang lahat ng gusto ng kasintahan niya.
AFTER eating breakfast, Lexien was with their kids, accompanying them on their home study while Klane and Luke was on the garden, talking about Klane's plan on his mess.
Klane open his mouth and began to spoke about his plans. Luke was very attentive to know his plans. Nang matapos niyang sabihin ang plano niya, agad siyang tinanong nito.
.
"So...pag okay na ang lahat, saka mo lang susunduin sila Lexien sa Spain?"
Klane sighed and move his head to nod. " Yeah..."
"Do you think it take a year for you to finish your mess?" Tanong ni Luke habang pinag-lalaruan sa kamay nito ang isang halaman.
"Nah... I finish it for a week." Sagot ni Klane. Hindi niya kayang matagal na panahon pa ang lumipas bago sila magkasama muli ni Lexien. Mababaliw siya pag nangyari iyon.
Luke scoffed. "Make sure to finish it for a week. I don't want to see my adorable sister and nephews being sad because of you. Pag talagang hindi ka pumunta roon pagkalipas ng isang linggo, ipapakasal ko talaga si Lexien sa mayamang kung kaibigan dun sa Spain. Knowing that Lexien has a pretty face and good heart, my friend will probably fall for her."
Agad na nagdilim ang mukha ni Klane saka matalim na titig ang ibinigay nito sa bayaw. "Don't you dare!" Klane shouted. "Lexien is mine! She's mine only mine! May anak na kami kaya akin siya! Akin siya! Lexien is pregnant and she already said yes to my proposal so Lexien is mine to have!"
Luke rolled his eyes. "Whatever, Craig. Just don't make them cry or else, you will regret afterwards."
Klane tsked. " On the next day, you will fly to Spain." Pag-iiba niya sa usapan. " Together with Venice and Daisy, Lexien's friends."
Sa halip na sumang-ayon si Luke ay lumihis ito sa usapan. " At kailan mo naman sasabihin sa kapatid ko ang plano mo?"
"Today." Sagot ni Klane. " I hope she'll understand me."
"And what if she's not? What is she'll get mad?"
"I cross the bridge when we get there."
"What if Lexien will got disappointed to your decision and realized that she's not into you?"
Kumunot ang noo ni Klane. " What do you mean?"
"Feelings are changeable. You can't stopped or break it." Ani Luke. " Sa tingin mo ba pag nalaman ni Lexien iyang binabalak mo, magugustuhan niya?"
Natigilan si Klane sa sinabi ni Luke. Of course he knew the answer. Alam na alam niyang hindi papayag si Lexien sa decision niya pero anong magagawa niya? Wala. Hindi siya papayag na walang gawin habang nanganganib ang buhay ng mag-ina niya.
"Oh? Natigilan ka yata?" Pasimpleng ngumiti si Luke. " My sister is coming." Tinapik nito ang balikat ni Klane. " Explain yourself, well. I hope for a better result."
Iniwan ni Luke si Klane na kinakabahan habang nakatingin sa babaeng papalapit sa kanyang direksiyon. He felt his hands went cold and a cold air sways around his body.
Fuck! How hard could it be to explain well?
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