CHAPTER THIRTEEN
WARNING: SPG. Read at your own risk, or better skip.
Pinisil ko ang pisngi nang naglalambing na si Russle. He was showering me with kisses. Napailing naman ako at natawa. My baby brother was radiating happiness, I love how much he's enjoying our little getaway.
We were spoiled so much by my husband. It was a well-deserved treat for all of us, especially the kids.
The only thing that seemed not right to me is Ashley's presence on the cruise ship. Ashton's mom couldn't even take a hint as opposed to her son's cuteness. Napakalambing na bata ni Ashton kaya nagkakasundo sila ni Russle. They are just the sweetest.
As for his mother, hindi niya nilulumbayan ang asawa ko kahit obvious namang wala itong interes na makipag-usap sa kanya o sa mga sasabihin niya. But she was still following him all around. Halos hindi kami makapag-solong dalawa ng dahil sa babae.
Naiinis ako sa sitwasyon. Naiinis ako sa babae. Naiinis din ako kay Gotham kahit wala naman siyang kasalanan.
After the lunch which I ditched them, they were continuously inviting me to do activities with them. Pero ang totoong puntirya naman talaga nila ay ang asawa ko.
Bumalik si Russle sa kumpulan ng mga bata. Tinanaw ko naman ang mga itong nakapalibot kay Gotham. He was teaching them how to catch a fish from the sea.
He was topless.
Nakabalandra ang maskulado niyang katawan sa mga spectator. It was the guardians of the kids who were most excited about seeing his bared chest and abdomen. Mas lalo akong napairap sa ere.
"What are you doing here alone? You look lonely."
Humalakhak si Jianyu, ang kaibigan slash kaaway ni Gotham. Sinundan niya ang direksyong tinatanaw ng mga mata ko. Mas lalo siyang ngumisi.
"Spying on your husband, huh?" He was teasing me.
"Manahimik ka nga," Inirapan ko ito.
"Are you jealous? Look, there's a woman trying to get Gotham's attention. Nice swimsuit." Itinuro pa niya ang tayo nila kaya tinampal ko ang kanyang kamay.
Anong tingin niya sa akin, walang mata? Kitang - kita ko.
Nag-iinit ang kabuuan ng aking mukha sa inis. Tumayo ako upang umalis. "Oh, come on. I could see jealousy right there..." He even chuckled and stopped me from leaving. "Shouldn't you get your man?" Pinagtaasan niya ako ng kilay.
Kumunot ang aking noo. "He's not my man," labas sa ilong kong sinabi.
"But aren't you guys married?" He crossed his arms around his chest. "Would you let any woman even touch your property? Hahayaan mo na lang na ganoon? Can't you fight, Filantropi Agnes? Because I heard great things about you, especially in terms of combat and aggression."
Inis akong humarap sa kanya. "Why would I fight for him? Responsibilidad niyang maging tapat sa akin."
Tumawa lalo ang gunggong.
"Fight your jealousy, sweetheart. It's showing." He shook his head, laughing and ordered something to eat from the counter. Umayos ako ng upo.
His sweetheart endearment was bland. Walang epekto sakin, hindi gaya ng pagtawag ni...
"I have a proposition to make," kuha kong muli sa atensyon ng lalaki. He glanced at me and gestured to continue, he was all ears. "Get those ladies' attention. It's going to be easy for you."
"Hm, admit you're jealous first." He stared before sipping a fruit tea.
Natahimik ako.
Was I jealous? Was this unfamiliar feeling called jealousy? Pagseselos ba iyong matatawag na gusto kong manabunot tuwing may nagpapansin sa kanyang iba? Pagseselos ba iyong matatawag na parang may kirot na pakiramdam?
"Edi oo na, nagseselos na!" I admitted.
Hindi ako nilumbayan ng nakakalokong ngiti niya. "What do I get in return from that favor?" Jianyu raised a brow.
"Wala akong pera..." saad ko. "You could use some of my illegal talents."
"Wow, that's serious, I'm liking that," He shook his head slightly. "Deal. You called the person born to do this job." Inalok niya ako ng pakikipagkamay. Pero imbes na tanggapin ko iyon, someone already did.
Gotham's free hand encircled my waist. Nagpalipat - lipat ang tingin niya sa aming dalawa, pero tumalim ang kanyang ekspresyon sa kaibigan. Someone's grumpy.
"What are you two talking about?" tanong ni Gotham.
"Nothing, dude," agap ni Jianyu. "Jealous?"
"Shut up, motherfucker."
His friend just laughed. Iniwan niya kami bitbit ang kanyang pagkaing in-order at saka inumin. Tumango ako nang magkatinginan kaming dalawa. Sakto namang humabol si Ashley sa direksyon namin.
Inalis ko ang kamay ni Gotham na nakapulupot sa aking baywang. Inirapan ko siya.
"What?!" Nagsalubong ang kanyang kilay.
"Mr. Arkinson!" Umalingawngaw ang boses ng langaw.
Nadagdagan lalo ang inis ko kay Gotham.
"Watwatin ko mukha mo!" I walked out.
This emotion wasn't healthy. It was triggering something I couldn't name. Mas labis ang pagkainis ko sa bawat minuto at mas lalong umiiksi ang aking pasensya. It was hard to ignore.
Gotham followed me towards our cabin. I could feel his presence even not looking back. Nang makapasok kaming pareho sa cabin, marahan niya akong hinila at isinandal sa pader.
"Hm, is there something bothering you?" he asked softly.
Hindi ko magawang makapagpokus sa lapit ng mukha namin sa isa't isa. I was only looking at his red lips with desire. I was sure he was seducing me with those lips alone.
"I was only looking at you and the kids the whole time, you didn't even notice me since you were busy with that motherfucker Xu." Sumimangot siya. His tone was annoyed.
He didn't look at me enough. Paanong hindi niya napansin ang paninitig ko sa kanya? I was staring at him the whole time.
"Really? Eh, close na close nga kayo ni Ashley." I rolled my eyes.
"Ashley fucking who?" Nagsalubong ang kanyang kilay. Confusion was seen on his face. "Who the fuck is that?"
"May balak ka pang kilalanin?" Pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata.
Mabilis siyang umiling. "How can you accuse me of being close with someone I don't even fucking know?" He muttered with contempt. Pinaglapat niya ang aming noo. "Are you still mad at me? I don't like it, sweetheart. I don't like that you're mad at me the same way I don't like you talking with another man."
Wala namang dulot si Jianyu. Pinaglaruan lang nito ang utak ko, kung anu - anong pinasok niya sa kukote ko.
"I don't like you talking with another woman as well, Gotham. Dapat ako lang."
"Are you jealous, sweetheart?" Ngumisi siya. "Everyone disappears in my eyesight when you're around, I can only focus on you. Always. Make me your only one, Fili. Stop talking to Jianyu or any other male species, it's making me jealous."
My eyes widened. He's jealous?! Nagseselos rin ako sa mga babaeng nagpapansin sa kanya kanina. That's what Xu Jianyu made me realize, it was the emotion I was feeling the whole time, but unfamiliar to me.
"He's just annoying me." I told him.
Nagsalubong ang kanyang kilay. "I don't like that. I don't like him annoying you. That's supposed to be me. Dapat ako lang..."
Inirapan ko ang pagmamaktol niya para itago ang ngiting namumuo sa aking labi. "Para namang mayroong tatalo sa'yo sa pinakanakakayamot na tao. Ikaw na 'yon, Gotham. Walang iba. Walang tatalo." Pinisil ko ang kanyang pisngi saka ginulo ang kanyang buhok.
He's my favorite enemy. He's my favorite annoying person. No one can come close or can top that relationship.
"Anything that can gain your reaction, sweetheart." Ngumisi siya at dinampian ako ng masuyong halik. "What do you want to do now?"
"Ano pa? Edi iy---"
Hindi na niya pinatapos ang sasabihin ko, sinunggaban niyang muli ang aking labi. It was hungry, aggressive and seeking for an entrance type of kiss. He was just preventing me from telling the Tagalog word of sex. Ano bang mas...
His lips were my addiction. Nalululong ako sa tuwing naglalapat ang mga labi namin. I was getting more and more addicted to him, to his kisses, to everything he does to my body. It would react the same to what's given.
Hindi ko namalayang binuhat niya ako at inilapag sa kama. Nakababa na ang strap ng suot kong summer floral dress. Hingal na hingal kaming naghiwalay ang labi.
"Do you want me inside?" He groaned.
I nodded in response.
Itinaas niya ang hem ng suot kong bestida. Marahan niyang tinanggal ang shorts at panty ko. He spread my legs widely. It made me feel a bit conscious that he was staring at my femininity in broad daylight. I never looked at myself down there.
"Beautiful,"
"Tangina, Gotham. Ipasok mo na lang, baka mahiya pa 'yan sa'yo. Hindi ka papasukin." I gritted my teeth.
Nagtahob naman ako ng unan sa mukha nang marinig ko ang malutong niyang halakhak. My face was getting hotter.
He removed the pillow covering my face.
Now, I was facing his naked body made like the finest sculpture. It was such a great view. His muscles in the right places were defined. The main attraction is the long, massive cock in between his thighs.
Sometimes, I wonder how I am able to fit it in my mouth... or in my hole.
Before he could penetrate me with it, the bell rang. There was someone waiting outside our cabin room. Napabangon naman agad ako sa kama. Malaya kong pinagmasdan ang kabuuan ng asawa ko bago ko siya inabutan ng roba.
Inayos ko ang suot kong dress. I was looking for my shorts and panty, but they weren't letting me find them.
"Let me open the door," Gotham suggested.
"Hindi!" pasigaw kong wika.
I didn't mean to sound mad, but I didn't like the idea that someone would see him in his glorious form. Ako lang ang maaaring makakita sa ganoong anyo ng asawa ko. Nagmamadali kong tinakbo ang pinto at sumilip sa peephole.
It was Ashley.
Bumalik ang inis ko sa babae kanina. Akala ko ba nagkaintindihan na kami ni Jianyu. We had a deal.
Imbes na ayusin ang kasuotan ko. Mas lalo kong ginulo ang aking buhok, ibinaba ko ang isang strap ng damit ko... showing a bit of my skin in the chest area, giving a hint I was getting railed so hard by my husband.
I answered the door. "Hi!" I exclaimed. "Do you need anything?"
She looked at me from head to toe. I was blushing knowing damn well she saw what I intended for her to see.
"Your boob is showing," she pointed out with disgust. "Oh, I'm probably in a bad timing!"
Umakto akong nahihiyang inayos ang strap ng suot kong bra. "Uh, sorry, we're kinda busy inside..."
"I see." She nodded. "I'll see you two later."
"Sure!" I waved my hand a goodbye.
Isinara ko naman ang pinto nang marahan. Umirap ako sa ere. Ilang segundo akong nanatili sa harap ng pinto. Maybe, my plan succeeded and she finally got the hint. Palpak naman ni Jianyu, b'wesit.
Sinuklay ko ang aking buhok gamit ang daliri pabalik sa loob ng kwarto. Nanlaki naman ang mga mata ko nang tumambad ang nakahain sa akin sa kama. My pussy started tingling with the sight of my man fully unclothed lying down in the king-sized bed waiting for me.
Muli kong ibinaba ang strap ng dress kong suot at sumampa sa ibabaw ng kama. Pinaibabawan ko si Mr. Arkinson. Hinawakan niya ang aking baywang bilang suporta. I moaned the instant our skin touched.
Nakatutok ang bukana ko sa kanyang patusok na pagkalalaki. I was torturing him... letting our sensitive parts touch... but not his shaft going inside of me yet.
Mula sa baywang, dumako ang kanyang kamay sa pagmamasahe sa dibdib ko. I let out a soft moan. His eyes were focused on me, watching my every expression... Hindi ko na itinago sa kanyang nasasarapan ako.
Hinawakan ko ang kanyang pagkalalaki, unti - unti ko iyong pinasok sa aking bukanang nangangailangan ng pagkalinga. Nagsimula akong gumiling sa ibabaw niya. My soft moans became loud, wanting for more.
I loved when he was taking me from the back. Masarap din iyong inaangkin niya akong patayo sa dingding o iyong nasa ibabaw ko siya habang nakabuka ang mga binti ko.
But this is my favorite position of us by far... I was dominating him... I was the one on top... I was fucking him real good until we both came.
Humiga ako sa kanyang dibdib. I felt so satisfied and heavenly after our hot encounter. Inilagay niya ang nagkalat kong buhok sa likod ng aking tainga. Pinakinggan ko ang pagtibok ng kanyang puso.
"You're such a goddess whenever you're on top of me... grinding, with your boobs bouncing up and down. You're such a tease. A fucking tease so great in driving me crazy..." Nag-angat ako ng paningin. I caressed his lips with my thumb.
"I know right... It excites me more... na alam kong baliw na baliw ka sa akin." I said seductively. "I want you to kiss me..."
It was more of a command than a request.
"Sure thing, sweetheart."
Itinulak ko siya nang lumapit siya upang angkinin ang labi ko. Confusion became visible.
"The other lips..."
Tumawa ako nang malakas.
***
The plan was moving.
I spotted Jianyu with Ashley on the bar. Hindi lang si Ashley ang nakadikit sa lalaki, nakapulupot din si Wynona rito. Napailing naman ako.
It was our time to take the kids for a night swimming. Huling araw na namin sa cruise ship. It was the end of our weekend getaway. Bukas na bukas ay babalik na rin kami sa siyudad, may pasok ako at saka ang mga bata sa sunod na araw.
Wala yatang katapusan ang source ng enerhiya ng mga bata. Even at night, they were energetic. We had the whole upper deck for ourselves. It had restaurants and the pool exclusive for us.
Nakamasid ako sa mga batang naglalangoy sa pool habang kumukuha ng finger foods si Gotham.
"Enjoy na enjoy ba ang bunso ni ate?" I asked Russle.
Sinubukan pa niya akong gulatin mula sa likuran. He giggled when I spoke.
Pumulupot ang kanyang kamay sa akin, basang - basa ang kanyang katawan ng tubig pag-ahon ng pool. He was busy the whole time.
Madalas niyang kasama ang mga kaibigan. They even had a whole cabin for them. Sama - sama silang natulog doon, supervised by the other kids' yaya. Samantalang kaming dalawa naman ni Gotham ang palaging magkadikit.
Literal na magkadikit... ang pribadong parte ng aming katawan.
I was happy that he enjoyed our little escapade with his friends without me worrying about his health condition a lot. S'yempre, nakaalalay pa rin naman kami sa activities ng kapatid ko pero hindi na gaya noon na halos lahat ipinagbabawal sa kanya.
"Sobrang enjoy po, ate ko! You're the best, ate! Kuya bayaw is the best! I love you both! Pero uuwi na tayo!" He pouted. "Gusto ko pa rito magtagal! Ayoko pang umuwi. 'Wag na muna tayong umuwi, please po."
"Babalik naman tayo, basta walang pasok. Pero kailangan mong pumasok, bunso. Si ate rin, kailangan kong pumasok." Pinisil ko ang kanyang pisngi at ngumiti. "Promise, sa bakasyon, babalik tayo rito. Magsabi ka lang sa bayaw mo, pagbibigyan ka noon. Ikaw pa, malakas ka kay Gotham."
"What's the problem, big boy?" tanong ni Gotham nang makabalik ito.
He was holding a plate of finger foods. Naupo siya sa tabi ko sa gilid ng pool. Iniabot niya sa akin ang plato ng pagkain para bigyang daan ang pagyakap ng kapatid ko. There were chicken wings and tenders, onion rings, pizza rolls, skewers, and some chips.
"Happy po ako ng sobra! Ayoko pa pong umuwi..." my brother explained. "Sabi po ni ate, kailangan na pumasok sa school. Bumalik na lang daw po tayo sa bakasyon. Papayag ka po ba na bumalik tayo ulit dito kapag nagbakasyon na kami?" Nahihiya niyang tanong sa asawa ko.
"Big boy, you don't have to be shy about asking me. Everything you want, I'll provide. As long as it makes you happy, and my wife approves it, consider it to be done, okay?" He caressed his back softly.
Kumalas siya nang pagkakayakap kay Gotham upang tumalon ng ilang beses.
"Yehey!" The happiness was genuinely evident on his face.
His reaction was the cutest. Pinaulanan niya kami ng halik ng asawa ko bago nagpaalam na muling bumalik sa pool para makipaglaro sa mga kaibigan niya. Sumiksik naman sa tabi ko si Gotham.
Pareho kaming natahimik. Nagsimula akong mangutkot ng pagkain, habang nakamasid ako sa mga bata.
Iniisip ko pa rin ang sinabi ni Gotham. Sinasanay niya ang kapatid ko sa mga luhong pangmayaman, pero hindi niya gagawin ang isang bagay na hindi namin pinagkasunduan para kay Russle. He still sees me as the authoritative power on my brother, and he respects that.
"Airplane chuchu, bukas ang bibig," I commanded.
Sinubuan ko siya ng chicken tender, hinintay kong maubos niya iyon bago ko inulit ang pagsubo. It became a routine. Inaabangan na lang niya ang mga pagkaing sinusubo ko sa kanya.
The kids would swim to our direction to be fed as well. Nang hindi na makontento ang mga ito sa konting portion ng pagkaing pinagkasya ko sa kanila. They decided they had enough of swimming for awhile to grab something to eat.
In-assist namin ni Gotham ang mga bata sa pag-upo matapos nilang sabihin sa chef ang gusto nilang pagkain. They had a platter of different finger foods, the same one with what we had.
"Gusto mo pa ba?" tanong ko kay Gotham.
He shook his head. "Let's go in the water, you didn't enjoy swimming that much."
Paano naman ako magpapakaaliw sa paliligo sa pool? Eh, masyado niya akong inaliw.
"It doesn't matter, I enjoyed you," bulong ko upang hindi marinig ng mga bata. Ngumisi ako.
Gotham chuckled. Hinila niya ako patungo sa pool. We are the only occupants of the pool.
Hinubad ko ang suot kong shirt bago lumubog sa pool, ganoon din ang ginawa ni Gotham. Normally, I wouldn't feel secure with wearing only a swimwear, but it's just me and my husband. Gotham had seen me naked... a lot of times.
It was no big deal. Komportable ako sa kanyang ipangalandakan ang katawan ko.
Lumapit siya sa akin at inakay ako patungo sa malalim na parte ng pool. He enveloped his arms while resting his head on my shoulder. Bahagya naman akong sumandal kay Gotham. I closed my eyes to feel the moment.
Peace.
Two bad apples finding peace with one another.
This whole escapade was one of the things I genuinely enjoyed. I was hesitant to leave... if only we could stay in here for a long time, I wouldn't mind. But responsibilities await for us after our weekned getaway.
"Russle was the happiest. He was energetic and full of fun the whole time. But are you happy, sweetheart?" marahan niyang tanong habang dinadampian ng masuyong halik ang aking balikat.
"Uh-huh," I nodded. Humarap ako sa kanya at bumitin sa kanyang batok. "I am happy the same way Russle's happy. Let's go back here again for a long break."
He nodded and gave me a peck on the lips. I was trying to concentrate not to be indulged by his kisses, I knew I wouldn't control myself again from ravishing his lips. We were in a public space with kids in the area. Pero hindi ko rin mapigilan ang mga munting halik niya.
"Ate Agnes and Kuya Gotham, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!"
Bahagya akong lumayo kay Gotham nang marinig ang pang-aasar ng mga bata. We both laughed. They were back with us on the pool. Nag-aya pa ang mga ito na maglaro ng habulan.
Even with kids, Gotham was competitive.
Napailing na lang ako habang pinapanood sila.
I was sighing. The more I watch, the more I don't want this day to end. That's not just how things work.
If only...
***
Our week went normal. We attended our respective classes feeling the hangover of such a fun vacation last weekend. I got tons of tasks to finish, but the stressful activities were more bearable.
I haven't seen the guardians after the short, and fun getaway. Mukhang hindi na ang asawa ko ang prospect nila. Hindi ko rin naman nakausap si Jianyu upang makibalita sa kanilang set-up.
Wala naman akong ibang inutos kung hindi kuhanin ang atensyon ng mga ito palayo sa asawa ko. He probably succeeded. Nagkaroon pa ako ng utang na loob sa lalaki. He can use my jealousy as a leverage, I didn't even admit to my husband I was jealous.
"Thank you for the cooperation, guys! We're done, ipapasa na lang natin 'to kay Ms. Avila!" Krishna, the leader of our group project, announced it to the whole group.
We stayed a little late to finish it before going home. Tumawag ako kay Gotham na mali-late ako sa usual kong uwi, hindi na niya ako kailangang sunduin. One thing about being a student, overtime is too common. I was relieved we were done.
Noong una, bahagya pa akong nahihiyang makihalubilo sa mga kaklase ko. They turned out to be welcoming. Hindi naman sila mahirap pakisamahan. I adjusted and blended with them.
Madalas nila akong ayain sa mga gala na madalas ko namang tinatanggihan. Mayroong naghihintay sa akin sa mansyon. I didn't hide the fact that I was already married. Ilang taon naman ang tanda ko sa kanila.
"Ate, sumabay ka na po sa amin," Alexia offered me a ride home.
"Ayos lang, out of the way ang bahay namin sa inyo. Thank you!" I waved my hand when she stepped inside the car.
Samantalang naglakad naman ako patungo sa gate ng school upang mag-abang ng masasakyan sa entrada. Hindi na ako nag-abalang mag-text kay Gotham, kaya ko namang bumiyahe ng mag-isa.
"Hey, hey!"
Tumigil ang sasakyan sa gilid ko, dumungaw ang dalawang estudyanteng lalaki. They were wearing the same uniform as I was. Nagpatuloy ako sa paglalakad ng hindi sila binibigyang pansin.
"Do you need a ride?" One of the students asked. "We heard you're older than us."
"I don't need a ride," mariin kong wika.
I made sure it was firm enough to send the message. I wasn't liking their tone. Baka sila itong mangailangan ng ride patungong hospital kapag hindi ako nakapagtimpi.
"Oh, come on, we just wanted to befriend you. Is that bad?"
I ignored them and walked faster. Bumilis din ang andar ng kanilang sasakyan hanggang makorner ako, bumaba ang dalawang estudyante upang magpakilala. Napailing naman ako.
We were still in the school premises, I don't want to misbehave and strip myself off the chance having the education. Hindi ako p'wedeng maging delinkwente, ayokong dungisan ang record ko...
"Hindi ako interesado, so move along." I dismissed them. "I'm older than you and I'm already married."
I tried to walk pass them, but they didn't let me.
"Masama na bang makipagkaibigan?" Hinawakan ng isa ang aking braso.
"Mayroon akong mga kaibigan, hindi ko na kailangang dagdagan pa," walang emosyon kong turan.
Inalis ko ang kanyang kamay na nakahawak sa braso ko. Mariin. Mahigpit. Iyong matatandaan niya ang sakit ng halos pagkabali ng kanyang mga daliri. Fuck these kids who think they can harass women and just get away with it.
He was trying so hard not to scream and cry to avoid getting attention from other students walking around.
"Fuck you!" bulalas niya.
Itinulak ako ng kasamahan niya. Hindi ako natinag sa aking tayo at ngumisi.
"Hanggang d'yan lang ba ang kaya ninyo? Ang hihina. Puro satsat, wala namang binatbat." Mas lalo kong pinilipit ang kamay nito hanggang tumunog ang nabaling buto. Tears streamed down his face as I let go of his filthy hand.
Kinuha ko ang aking wallet sa dala kong bag at naglabas ng ilang lilibuhing pera. Inilagay ko iyon sa kanyang kamay. I looked at them sternly.
"Next time, if someone tells you no, respect it and continue moving."
"You're dead," he threatened me. "Bernabe will kill you."
Tiningnan ko ito sa mata.
"Go ahead," I taunted. "Do you want me to send your head as a present to him?"
I got the message. That's why they were persistent to get me. Sugo ang mga ito ni Bernabe, mga bagong alagad. Maybe, they were his disposable men. They seemed weak to be even in this line of work.
My suspicions were correct. It was him whom I saw in the mall. Bernabe is fucking alive.
It feared me a little.
Ganoon yata talaga kapag masamang damo, hindi madaling mamatay. But I was as bad as him, maybe I could cheat death when it haunts me down.
"Stay out of this mess."
They retreated back to the car without breaking an eye contact with me. Nang makasakay ito, humarurot naman ang isang kotse sa harap ko. The window rolled down revealing my husband driving the car.
Bumaba siya upang pagbuksan ako ng sasakyan. Tumambad sa aking ang amoy ng aroma ng bulaklak. There was a bouquet on my seat. Ngumuso naman ako.
"Sabi ko naman 'wag mo na akong sunduin,"
"I was here the whole time, wife. I was waiting for you in the parking lot before your last class." He smirked. "I was calling, you were not answering. I toured the whole campus to look for you. Who are you talking to?" Pinagtaasan niya ako ng kilay.
"Bernabe's men," I answered. "They were marking me dead."
His playful expression turned cold. Umigting ang kanyang panga. I knew for a fact, that look was dangerous.
"Do you mind if I drive tonight?" Hinawakan ko ang kanyang kamay.
"What do you have in mind?"
"Let's chase those fuckers down."