Chapter 8
Alex' Pov.
"We're here." Sambit ni Laican saka ako napatingin sa paligid.
Andito na nga kami sa bahay ko. Even though it's dark already, I can still see that nothing really changed. Laican did a reallu good job taking care of this house.
I checked the time, pasado alas 8 na and we haven't eaten anything. It's a good thing that Laican hired some cooks to prepare our dinner for tonight.
Napatingin naman ako sa likod at nakita kong nakatulog na si Anci, maybe he's tired from the long flight. I smiled a bit. Even though he's sleeping, cute parin siya.
"Didn't know you were pedophile." I heard Laican teased.
Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. "Anci's nineteen already." I pointed out. How dare him call me pedophile.
He smirked and stared Anci on the rear mirror.
"There's no denying that he's a beauty, sadly he's a boy." Sabi niya hababg nakatingin kay Anci.
Did he mean nawala interest niya kay Anci dahil lang hindi ito babae? I laughed, after all Laican is straight and a certified chick boy. There's no way that he'll take interest on my Anci, that's good.
Cause I'm not planning on handing Anci over someone else. Kahit pa relatives ko ito.
Napansin ata ni Laican na tahimik lang akong nakatingin kay Anci kaya lumabas siya.
"Tara na, I'm sure gutom na kayo." Pag-aaya niya.
I nodded and said. "Sige mauna kana, gigisingin ko lang si Anci." Still staring at Anci.
"Alright, I'll call some helpers to get your things on the trunk then. And stop staring at him, you'll never know when he'll melt at this state." Pang-iinis niya pa bago tuluyang pumasok sa bahay.
Hindi ko siya pinansin, instead lumipat ako sa likod para tabihan si Anci. Damn it's dark yet I can clearly see how fine this kid is.
Sobrang lakas ng kabog ng dibdib ko at hindi ko maipaliwanag ang excitement na nararamdaman ko. I never felt this with someone before. Why do I have this feeling that we have a connection? We haven't met before aren't we?
Naptingin ako sa labi niya saka ako napalunok. Damn, how can someone have a very luscious lips?
I reached for his lips and caress it, and my thirst to devour it is overflowing.
Can I kiss him? What if he'll wake up? But I really want to!
F*ck this! Even though my desire is unexplainably high right now, I can't happen to take advantage of the situation. I respect and treasure him too much.
My devil inside me is telling it doesn't matter, Anci's going to be mine anyway. What's the point of making a fuss over it?
I gulped. Damn my temptation is getting high. I should stop this. Instead, I stared on his face a while. I can't wait for the day that I can freely devour this person.
Just you wait Anci.
Aftee a minute, nakaramdam ata siya na may nakahawak sa mukha niya kaya nagising siya. Dahan-dahang binubuksan ang mata niyang mas lalong nagpaganda ng mukha niya niya.
He looked at me.
"You're so pretty, I wish I could kiss you to death." Sambit ko sa kaniya.
Nagtataka siyang nakatingin sa'kin. "What?" He asked.
I chuckled a bit, good thing he's only half awake. Hindi niya natindindihan ang sinabi ko. Tinanggal ko na ang pagkakahawak ko sa mukha niya saka ginulo ang buhok niya.
"I said, we have arrived already. You sleep so soundly you didn't noticed." I said while smiling.
Parang nabuhayan naman siya saka siya nag ayos ng upo. Tumingin siya sa bintana at nakita ang bahay ko.
"Where are we?" Pagtatanong niya.
"In my home, we'll stay here while we do stuff on the company. I already told Mr. Hart about this and he agreed, so is it okay for you thay we stay on the same house?"
Nakita kong parang napaisip siya ng malalim sa sinabi ko. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko kapag tumanggi siya sa sinabi ko.
"It's fine, I'm okay with it." Pag-sasang ayon niya.
I smiled widely. "Alright then, let's get inside. I'm sure you're hungry." I escort him outside.
Pagkapasok namin sa bahay ay pansin kong wala talagang nagbago. Tulad parin ito noong panahon na bata pa ako.
"Alex! Anci! Come here. Kakain na tayo." Rinig naming dalawa kaya napalingon kami sa entrance ng dinning room.
"Let's go." Aya ko kay Anci.
Sumunod naman siya sa'kin, Alam kong medyo uncomfortable pa siya dito so I should try my best to make him feel home here.
Nakita ko rin na nakapasok na ang mga gamit namin. Hindi ko man lang napansin na kinuha to ng mga helper namin sa trunk ng kotse ni Laican.
"Maligayang pagbabalik Ijo." Napalingon ako sa nagsalita.
Hindi ako pwedeng magkamali, si Nanay Asun ito! Mabilis akong lumapit sa kaniya saka siya binigyan ng yakap.
"Nanay Asun! Namiss ko kayo." Natutuwang sambit ko.
Si Nanay Asun ay isa sa mga helper namin dati na nag-alaga rin sa'kin. Ang tagal ko na nung muli ko siyang nakita. Hindi ko akalain na siya ang magbabantay ng bahay na ito.
"Ang laki-laki mo na Alex, mabuti at naisipan mong bumisita dito." Nagagalak na sambit niya pagkatapos ko siyang yakapin.
Napakamot ako sa ulo. "Sorry, It's just I've been busy taking over Dad's company. I didn't have the time to go anywhere back then. Pasensya na Nanay." I explained.
Tama naman, bukod sa paglipat ko sa U.S. five years ago dahil kailangan kong maka-move on kay Devin, ay kinakailangan ko ring asikasuhin ang mga naiwan ni Dad sa kompanya niya.
"Ano ka ba Ijo, wag kang humingi ng paumanhin. Alam kong hindi madali para sa iyo ang lahat lalo pa't ikaw nalang ang nagpapatatag sa iniwan ng ama mo." Pag-iintindi niya. "Hindi mo ba ipapakilala sa'kin yang kasama mo?" I saw her smiled at Anci.
Napalingon ako kay Anci, nahihiya ba siya? Damn I forgot. Hindi siya sanay sa mga bagong nakakasalamuha niya.
"Ah, Siya po si Anci. Anak po siya ng business partner ko sa America." Pagpapakilala ko sa kaniya. "And Anci, This is Nanay Asun. She's the one who has been taking care of me when I was a kid." Ngumiti ako para maramdaman niya na hindi dapat siya makaramdam ng kahit anong hiya.
"N-nice to meet you p-po." Nautal niyang sabi.
My heart skipped a beat when he said Po. Oh my god. Why did it sound so cute?
"Nice to meet you rin, Anci. Napakaganda mong bata." Puri niya kay Anci.
Nakaramdam ako ng kirot sa sinabi ni Nanay. What the hell? Pati si Nanay pinagseselosan ko?
Nakita kong namula ang pisngi niya sa hiya. "T-thanks." Mahina niyang sambit.
"Nay, he's a bit shy." I told Nanay.
"Ganon ba? O siya, kumain na kayo at may gagawin pa ako. Maligayang pagbabalik ulit, Alex." Huling sambit niya saka naglakad palabas.
"I'm sorry about that, I know you're uncomfortable with other people. Don't worry I'll lessen the people inside here." Pag-aalala ko sa kaniya.
Umiling siya. "It's alright, my doctor told me to interact with stranger more to overcome my condition. I should be fine." He explained.
"Are you sure?" I doubted.
"Yeah, don't worry." Sagot niya pa.
Still, I'm still worried. Baka kung ano pang mangyari sa kaniya kapag nalingat ako ng tingin.
I should keep an eye on him.
"If you tell me so. But if something bad came up, always call for me okay? You can trust me Anci. I'll protect you no matter what." I seriously stated while staring at him.
He nodded. "Good boy." I messed his hair.
"Stop it, Uncle. I'm not a kid anymore." Sambit niya saka nauna na sa dinning.
I was left dumbfounded. That Uncle thingy always ticks me off the wrong way. Damn you Mr. Hart.
Pagpasok namin sa dinning ay nakahanda na ang magiging dinner namin.
Napansin kong karamihan sa mga nakahanda ay filipino dishes. Tumingin ako kay Anci, kumakain kaya siya ng mga gan'to?
"Come on and sit already. Do you eat filipino foods Anci?" Pagtatanong ni Laican sa kaniya.
He nodded. "Yeah." Tipid niyang sagot.
Mabuti naman. Umupo na kami at nagsimulang kumain. Habang kumakain ay kay Anci lang ako nakatingin.
Pansin kong ang cute niya kumain, tahimik pero sa tingin ko ay naeenjoy niya ang pagkain. Mabuti naman.
While filling my mind with Anci eating, I felt someone kicked my foot. Nilingon ko ang katabi ko na si Laican.
"Tigilan mo kakatitig sa kaniya, you creep me out. You old hag." Asar na bulong niya sa'kin.
Hindi maririnig ni Anci yon dahil nasa harap namin siya at naaaliw sa pagkain.
"It's none of your f*cking business of I stare at him like this." Matigas na bulong ko rin sa kaniya saka siya sinipa pabalik.
"Ouch!" Medyo napalakas ang daing niya kaya napatingin siya si Anci sa kaniya. "I bit my tounge. Damn." Pagdadahilan niya kahit hindi pa nagtatanong si Anci.
Mabuti at hindi pa nagtanong si Anci at nagatuloy nalang sa pagkain. Sinamaan naman ako ng tingin ni Laican, good for you kid.
Pagkatapos naming kumain ay napagdesisyonan naming magpahinga na. Naisipan ko namang ihatid si Anci sa magiging kwarto niya.
If only I could escort him to my room, it'll be a wonderful night.
Napangisi ako sa naiisip ko. Kung pwede lang.
"This will be your room, Anci." I said and opened the door.
I made sure na confortable ang magiging kwarto niya. I can't afford my baby feeling any discomfort at all means.
Pinasok ko na ang maleta niya saka siya sumunod, I can't have the helpers have the chance to interact with him. Sounds selfish but Anci is mine.
Nilibot naman niya ang paningin sa kwarto.
"Is this okay for you? You can tell me if you don't like this." I asked.
"No, this is alright. Thanks Uncle." Iling niya. "Can I take a shower before sleeping?" He asked me.
"Yeah, of course! The bathroom is right there and everything else you need is prepared. Tell me if I missed something." Pag-aasure ko.
He nodded. "I will, thanks for everything Uncle. I'll take a shower for now." He said.
Want me to join you?
"Alright, I'll be heading out then. If you ever need something, my room is right next to you. Goodnight Anci." Pag-papaalam ko saka lumabas na sa kwarto niya.
Next time, I'll definately join to shower Anci.
I smirked and decided to go to my room too. I need to wash up too. Pagpasok ko sa kwarto ko ay pansin ko nanamang walang nagbago. Sinigurado talaga ni Nanay Asun na ganun parin ng ayos ng gamit.
"So, kuya. Is it good to be back?" I suddenly heard someone talked that gave me a heart attack.
"What the f*ck, Laican! Why are you still here?" Gulat na sabi ko.
Akala ko ay umalis na siya kaya hindi inasahan na nandito parin ang mokong.
I saw him laugh rougly.
"You should've saw your face!" He teased and laugh.
Sinipa ko naman ang tuhod niya dahilan pars mapatigil siya at mamilipit sa sakit.
"F*cker, I thought you left already." Sambit ko habang tinatanggal ang suit at tie ko.
"Well I came back." Sagot niya habang hinihimas ang tuhod na sinipa ko.
"And why come back? Did you left something?" Tanong ko.
Umiling siya. Napansin kong sumeryoso ang tingin niya. What the hell is this about.
"Tell me, how did you met Anci?" He asked as he lay on the sofa.
Nagtagpo ang kilay ko, why is he asking?
"I already told you, anak siya ni Mr. Hart." Sagot ko sa kaniya.
Naisipan kong ayusin narin ang mga gamit ko mula sa maleta, hindi naman to karamihan but some important papers are here.
"Well, I didn't expected that old man has a son like him. I must say that he caught my eye." Rinig kong sambit niya.
Humigpit ang kapit ko sa mga gamit ko. What did he just said?Hindi ako sumagot at hinahayaan siyang magsalita.
"But can't deny the fact that he's a boy. I'm quite sure I don't want to have any interactions with him." Dagdag niya pa. "But still, he's interesting. Aren't he, Kuya?" He hissed.
"Stay away from him, Laican. He's not what you think he is. Don't you dare lay a finger on him." Seryosong pagbabanta ko sa kaniya.
"The way you threaten me shows that you're owning him. How did that happened?" Pang-aasar niya. Hindi ko siya sinagot at pinagpatuloy lang ang ginagawa ko.
"What if you meet Devin again? Sigurado ka bang naka move-on ka na talaga? Oh baka naman ginagawa mo lang rebound si Anci?" Seryosong tanong niya sa'kin.
Natigilan ako. What did he said? I know I clearly hear it but my mind is being indenial to the fact that he said.
What if he said was true? Si Anci? Rebound lang?
Tumayo ako saka siya kwenelyuhan. "Magdahan-dahan ka sa mga sinasabi mo, Laican. Don't you dare talk ill on Anci." Galit na saad ko.
I don't know what came up to me but that thought made me so angry. I'm hundred percent sure that Anci is not my escape goat. I am interested in him not because I need someone to entertain me, but because I like him the way he is.
"Chill kuya, I'm not your enemy here." Pagsuko niya.
Binitawan ko naman siya at inayos ang sarili ko.
"So you really like him?" Tanong niya.
I nodded, there's no point denying.
"Geez, you're too old for him kaya. What if hindi ka niya magustuhan? He even sees and call you Uncle. That's just hilarious." He laughed.
I was ready to hit him when he suddenly backed off.
"Just get the f*ck out off here, it's late. I need to rest." Pagpapaalis ko sa kaniya.
"Sure thing." Nagsimula na siyang maglakad palabas ng pintuan pero bago pa niya isara ito ay nagsalita ulit siya. "But remember kuya, don't get too impatient. You might lose the fight." Those are the words he said before closing the door behind him.
Napailing ako. I won't lose don't worry.
Anci's going to crave for me. I assure you that.
-end of the chapter.