C.C - 2 The Broken Man's Affliction

"It hurts to have someone in your heart and in your mind all the time, but you can
never, ever, have them in your arms and in your life even how much hard you try." -
Blaze Vitale
SYNOPSIS:
If there is one thing Blaze Vitale perfected over the long years of suffering and
pain, that is pretending to be okay and making 'i'm fine', the most common lie in
human history, believable.
He has to be fine. For his brother. He decided to be fine and made himself smile.
It was hard but he has to do it right, with a smile.
Then she came along, the woman who has the same face as his beloved.
He was a mess and broken, and he thought she was his salvation, that she's the
answer to his affliction... but he was wrong ... because instead of fixing him, she
broke him even more.
~ Hello to Alexis Ailyn Cas, Mary Ruth Relator, Althea Nicole Mino and Audree
Esposo. Thank you so much sa pakikipag-usap sakin sa phone kanina. Nagulat talaga
ako ng pinatawag ako ng kaibigan ko. It was fun talking to you, girls 😘 nakakatuwa
'yong mga tili niyo at tawanan kahit sa phone lang. 😘
You have to read Blake Vitale (THE BROKEN SOUL'S PLEA) story first before reading
Blaze's. Thank you in advance 😘️ Happy Reading ❤️
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PROLOGUE
"FUCK!" Galit na sambit ni Blaze ng makatanggap ng text galing kay Lucky. His
wounded twin brother didn't listen to him! Again! He went to see Lucky. Of course!
Bakit ba hindi na siya nagulat sa nalaman? Sa ginawa nito?
Kailan ba nakinig sa kaniya si Blake? He always use the eldest card on him. Blake
is just so thick headed!
He's annoying the hell out of him! That fucker!
When it comes to Lucky, Blake can do anything and everything, even the stupidest
thing ... for Lucky.
Always for Lucky. Blake just love her too much that sometimes he would question
himself if he would feel the same love and devotion again. Parang kayang kalimutan
lahat ng kakambal niya, kahit ang sarili nito, para kay Lucky.
And it sometimes scares him, at the same time he understood Blake. He knew what it
feels like to love someone so deeply... so deeply that he can't even resurface to
breath... and to move on from loving that person.
Ang totoo, gusto niyang sumbatan si Blake na paano naman sila ng Mommy nila? Hindi
lang naman kay Blake may kasalanan si Lucky, ah. May kasalan din ito sa kaniya.
Naapektuhan din siya sa ginawa nitong pang-iiwan sa ina niya sa mansiyon na 'yon.
Always for Lucky. Blake just love her too much that sometimes he would question
himself if he would feel the same love and devotion again. Parang kayang kalimutan
lahat ng kakambal niya, kahit ang sarili nito, para kay Lucky.
But he has to reign himself and his anger...for Blake. Ayaw niyang ipakita rito na
kumukulo siya sa galit at para 'yon lahat kay Lucky. Ngayon lang si Blake naging
masaya at ayaw niyang sirain 'yon. Ayaw niyang bumalik na naman sa dati ang
kakambal niya na parang wala nang halaga ang buhay nito.
If he has to pretend that what Lucky did was fine, he will. For Blakey.
"Bobby!" Tawag niya sa pinakamalapit na attendant na nasa labas ng ER, "give me a

stretcher."
Kaagad namang tumalima ang attendant sa kaniya at itinulak ang stretcher na kinuha
nito palapit sa kaniya, pero nawala roon ang atensiyon niya ng may makakuha ng
atensiyon niya sa gilid ng mga mata niya.
Biglang kumabog ng mabilis ang puso niya na matagal nang hindi bumibilis ang tibok
at pakiramdam niya ay bumalik ang lahat ng memoryang pilit niyang binabaon.
Memoryang babaliw na naman sa kaniya. Memoryang gugustuhin na naman niyang tapusin
ang buhay niya.
again. Parang kayang kalimutan lahat ng kakambal niya, kahit ang sarili nito, para
kay Lucky.
But he has to reign himself and his anger...for Blake. Ayaw niyang ipakita rito na
kumukulo siya sa galit at para 'yon lahat kay Lucky. Ngayon lang si Blake naging
masaya at ayaw niyang sirain 'yon. Ayaw niyang bumalik na naman sa dati ang
kakambal niya na parang wala nang halaga ang buhay nito.
If he has to pretend that what Lucky did was fine, he will. For Blakey.
"Bobby!" Tawag niya sa pinakamalapit na attendant na nasa labas ng ER, "give me a

stretcher."
Kaagad namang tumalima ang attendant sa kaniya at itinulak ang stretcher na kinuha
nito palapit sa kaniya, pero nawala roon ang atensiyon niya ng may makakuha ng
atensiyon niya sa gilid ng mga mata niya.
Biglang kumabog ng mabilis ang puso niya na matagal nang hindi bumibilis ang tibok
at pakiramdam niya ay bumalik ang lahat ng memoryang pilit niyang binabaon.
Memoryang babaliw na naman sa kaniya. Memoryang gugustuhin na naman niyang tapusin
ang buhay niya.
Parang ayaw niyang kumurap, ayaw niyang mawala sa paningin niya ang mukhang gabi-
gabi niyang hinihiling na makita at makasama.
But he has to blink. He knew he's hallucinating. This is the second time he saw her
today. And its getting harder and harder each time. The pain is getting more severe
every time he sees her. Even when she's just an hallucination.
Pinilit niya ang sarili na kumurap at kaagad na nawala ang pamilyar na mukhang
nakita.
Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo saka siya na ang nagtulak ng stretcher palabas ng
Hospital para doon hintayin ang kakambal niyang matigas ang ulo.
Nang dumating ang sinasakyang kotse ni Blake at Lucky, nakatuon lang ang atensiyon
niya kay Blake. Hindi siya tumingin kay Lucky hanggang sa maipasok nila sa kuwarto
ang kakambal at hindi ito kinibo dahil hindi niya alam kung kaya niya itong
kausapin pagkatapos nang lahat.
"Blaze..."
Bahagyan siyang natigilan ng tawagin ni Lucky ang pangalan niya. Bakit ba

napakalambing nang boses nito tulad ng kay Cassie niya? Hindi tuloy niya
mapanghawakan ang galit niya rito.
"Blaze..." Lucky took a deep breath. "I'm sorry... alam kong galit ka sakin. Alam
kong kahit hindi mo sabihin sakin, naghihintay ka sa paliwanag ko, kung bakit ko
ginawa ang ginawa ko, pero ang totoo niyan, wala akong maibibigay sayo. If I
explain my side, then it will just be an excuse and there's no excuse to what I
did. Kasalanan ko talaga. Totoo ang nalaman mo, iniwan ko talaga ang Mommy niyo and
my age is not an excuse to what I did. There is none. I escaped, promising your
mother that I will go to the cops or to your house, but I didn't. I was so scared
that day, they just finished hurting me because I wouldn't call him Dad."
Gusto niyang sumagot, gusto niyang singhalan si Lucky. Gusto niya itong sisihin
pero hindi niya maibuka ang mga bibig. Part of him wants to hear her out... to
understand her because she's Lucky.
She's his baby girl. The little sister he never thought he would have and he would
want.
"All I could think about was to escape and go back to my old life, where I have a
loving Mommy La and Daddy Lo." Patuloy na pagsasalita ni Lucky. "So I left the
mansion, without looking back. But the car I was in suffered an accident. The next
thing I know, I was in the Hospital and when I saw my grandparents, I forgot
everything. I don't know why. Hindi ko alam kung bakit nakalimutan ko ang pangako
ko sa Mommy mo. Siguro dahil nananalaytay sakin ang dugo nang isang masamang tao
kaya masama rin ako. Siguro ang nasa isip ko noon ay ang makaligtas ako na naging
makasarili ako.
"And I have forgotten everything and I am to blame. I was sixteen, no, nearly
sixteen, I already have a mind and i'm old enough to be responsible. Kaya tama ka,
kasalanan ko talaga kung bakit nangyari ang lahat nang 'to. Kasalanan ko kung bakit
naghirap kayo. Kasalanan ko. And all I could say is i'm sorry. Hindi ako umaasa na
mapapatawad mo ako, na babalik tayo sa dati. I'm just so sorry that I caused you so
much pain and suffering."
"Alam kong gusto mong marinig mula sakin na hindi ko sinasadyang gawin 'yon pero
baliktarin man natin ang mundo, kasalanan ko sinadya ko man o hindi. That's why i'm
so sorry, please, forgive me."
Tinapos ni Blaze ang paggagamot sa sugat ng kakambal niya saka pasimpleng
bumuntong-hininga at tumayo.
Ang dami niyang gustong isumbat at isisi kay Lucky pero hindi niya magawa.
Her explanation... she wasn't explaining to be understood, she wasn't explaining so

he wouldn't be mad at her anymore. Basta sinabi lang nito kung ano ang nangyari, na
inaako nito ang kasalanan, na handa itong pagbayaran 'yon. She's not explaining her
side to justify herself and her actions... she's explaining because she owes
him...she owes them.
And that's all. Her explanation has no malice. Ano pa nga ba ang aasahan niya sa
isang Lucky Hart? She will always be the kindest, nicest and sweetest girl he has
ever met.
Well, except for his Cassie.
Remembering his Cassie and his hallucination, his heart ached again. The pain is
more palpable this time. Mula ng makita niya si Cassie kanina habang nagra-rounds
siya, yong sakit na nararamdaman niya mas palala ng palala sa paglipas ng oras.
Tumayo siya saka naglakad patungo sa pinto, akmang lalabas na siya ng mapansin niya
ang paglungkot ng mukha ni Lucky.
She's holding back her tears, he noticed. So Lucky.
Blaze sighed. "They say that brain sometimes suppressed traumatic experience that's
why people forget some of the most painful and horrifying memories." Aniya. "Bakit
hindi 'yon ang rason na binigay mo sakin?"
That's what he was expecting... her excuses.
"Then it will be an excuse." Sagot ni Lucky sa kaniya.
Lihim siyang napangiti. That's my baby girl. "Hmm..."
Binuksan niya ang pinto at lumabas na nang kuwarto ni Blake saka dumeretso siya sa
cafeteria. Hindi lang siya kulang sa tulog, wala rin siyang tamang kain.
He has been so stressed out because of his brother's condition that he has barely
eaten.
Kapag talaga ang kapatid niya ang pinag-uusapan, hindi siya mapalagay. He just want
Blake safe and happy. After everything that he had done for him... after his
sacrifices... he deserves it more than anyone. More than him.
Papasok siya ng cafeteria ng may mahagip na naman ang mga mata niya.
His eyes settled on her. The mirage of his beloved and he felt his heart twist in
pain. Napahawak siya sa puso niya ng maramdamang parang dinudurog 'yon at parang
may pumipilipit sa sobrang sakit.
Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo.
This hallucination has to stop! He's exhausted!
Bumabalik lahat pati ang pinaghalong sakit at pagmamahal na pilit niyang binabaon
at ayaw na niyang maramdaman. He buried it deeply but one look at her hallucination
and he's lost. Like before.
Wala sa sariling napasandal siya sa pinakamalapit na pader ng mawala sa paningin
niya ang pamilyar na mukha at nasapo niya ang dibdib kung nasaan ang puso niyang
napakalakas at bilis ng tibok.
Cassie... I love you so much, baby.
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga at ilang minutong pinakalma ang sarili bago
niyang nagawang umalis sa pagkakasandal sa pader at tuluyang pumasok sa cafeteria.
Para pa rin siyang wala sa sarili habang bumibili ng tubig at kape. Kahit nang
naglalakad siya pabalik sa kuwarto ni Blake, para pa rin siyang nakalutang.
He wanted to see her again, even if its just a hallucination, but he's exhausted.
I'm tired of missing her but I can't stop. I'm losing my mind. I'm losing my
sanity. He can't keep doing this to himself. This will affect Blakey! Hindi
puwedeng makita nitong nahihirapan siya dahil masaya na 'to. He will not be the
reason of Blake's pain again. No!
Humugot muna siya ng malalim na hininga, ngumiti siya ng tipid bago pumasok sa
kuwarto ni Blake at iniabot ang isang water bottle kay Lucky na namamaga ang mata
sa pag-iyak.
"Thank you." Mahinang sabi ni Lucky ng tanggapin nito ang bigay niya.
Walang imik na tumango lang siya saka sumimsim ng kape at umupo sa sofa na naroon
sa loob ng kuwarto.
He wanted to talk to Lucky... but decided not to because— just because. Pero para
nang sasabog ang isip at puso niya. Kailangan niya itong mailabas kundi mababaliw
siya sa kakaisip.
He's tired of arguing... he's also tired being angry and missing someone he can't
have ever again.
He's tired. So tired. He just want this all to end.
When will I be at peace?
Nang maramdaman niyang tumabi ng upo sa kaniya si Lucky, pakiramdam niya ay kahit
papaano ay gumaan ang pakiramdam niya.
Lucky always has that effect on him... maybe because she resembles Cassie in a way
and only Cassie can calm him. Kahit gaano pa siya kagalit noon, kahit gaano pa siya
kalungkot o kapagod, kapag nakikita o kasama niya si Cassie, gumagaan bigla ang
pakiramdam niya.
"I'm sorry again..." mahina ang boses na sabi ni Lucky. "Alam kong hindi kapata-
patawad ang ginawa ko—"
Walang imik niyang ihinilig ang ulo sa balikat ni Lucky, dahilan para mapatigil ito
sa pagsasalita at matigilan.
"I'm tired, baby girl." Aniya sa pagod na pagod na boses. He can't bottle this up.
He'll go insane. "Pagod na pagod na akong lumaban. Malapit na akong sumuko. Ano ba
ang dapat kong gawin para magkaroon ako ng lakas para lumaban pa? Pakiramdam ko
walang kuwenta ang buhay ko. After eleven years of missing Cassie, i'm exhausted. I
just want this to end."
Lucky faced him and looked at him softly. "Want a hug?"
Alam niyang off limits si Lucky pero kusa nalang na yumakap ang nga braso niya sa
beywang nito at isinubsob niya ang mukha sa likod nito at dere-deretsong nalaglag
ang luha niya. Hindi niya iyon napigilan at hindi niya napaghandaan.
He just broke down. His tears just fell as he hug Lucky. Maybe because he knew
Lucky won't judge and Lucky would understand.
"I'm so tired." Pag-amin niya. "I'm so exhausted. Pilit kong tinatago at

nilalabanan para sa kakambal ko pero hindi ko na kaya. I'm already near my breaking
point, baby girl. I'm already close to losing my mind." Someone please help me...
"Help me..."
Hindi na niya alam kung paano maging malakas para labanan 'yong halusinasyon niya.
He can't keep seeing Cassie like this. She's dead. He can't do that to himself, to
his family and to Blake. He can't lose his sanity!
No!
"I'm exhausted..." he whispered. "I'm tired..."
Kumawala sa yakap niya si Lucky at sinapo ang mukha niya saka pinatingin siya rito.
"Hey...look at me, Blaze," pakiusap nito, "did something happen?"
Blaze looked at Lucky hopelessly. "I'm going insane, Lucky. I miss Cassie so much
but I never hallucinate." Marahas siyang umiling. "Never. I know she's dead. It
hurts but I already accepted it. But I saw Cassie earlier while I was doing my
rounds. Pero nang kumurap ako, nawala kaagad siya. It was like she's just a
mirage... at nang makita ko siya, bumalik lahat." He was agitated the whole day!
"Ang pagmamahal ko, ang pangungulila ko at ang pagluluksa ko.
"And i'm going insane because I saw her again just now. I think i'm going insane,
Lucky." He can feel his hand trembling, "I'm seeing her and i'm hallucinating. I
can take depression and loneliness but this... this is new to me and its scaring
the fuck out of me. I'm exhausted, Baby girl. I can't do this anymore. I'm tired. I
can't keep seeing her like this. This is driving me nuts. Its exhausting the hell
out of me."
Puno ng pag-aalala ang mukha ni Lucky habang nakatingin sa kaniya at hinahaplos ang
pisngi niya.
And he knew why she's looking at him like that. He knew that he looked freak out!
"Saan mo siya nakita ngayon?" Tanong ni Lucky.
"In the Cafeteria but when I blink, she was gone." He snapped his finger. "Just
like that. Gone. Its scaring me. I never hallucinate. Just now. Maybe this is
stress, maybe because I haven't slept for days that's why, but its freaking me
out."
Hinawakan ni Lucky ang kamay niya at pinisil na para bang pinapakalma siya.
"Magpahinga ka kaya muna. Matulog ka. You need sleep."
Napatingin siya sa kakambal na nakahiga at wala pa ring malay. "But Blake needs me
—"
"I'm here." Ani Lucky. "Ako na muna ang magbabantay sa kaniya."

Nabaling ang tingin niya kay Lucky saka lihim na napangiti at ginulo ang buhok
nito. Lucky is just the same as Blake, she would also do anything for his twin.
He took a deep breath. "I'm sorry for blaming you, baby girl." Hinawi niya ang
hibla nang buhok nitong tumabing sa mukha nito. "Ang totoo niyan, galit ako, pero
nawala na 'yon kanina nang magpaliwanag ka. And thank you for not giving me
excuses, just that you are sorry and I appreciate that."
Gumuhit ang munting ngiti sa mga labi ni Lucky. "You're not mad anymore?"
Umiling siya saka nginitian ito. "You're family, baby girl. I forgive you."
Lucky's face lit up. "Thank you. Thank you so much."
Tumango siya saka mariing pinikit ang mga mata ng pumasok na naman sa isip niya si
Cassie. "Yeah." Pasimple niyang ipinilig ang ulo. "Well, tulog muna ako. Bantayan
mo ang kamakambal ko, ha? Ikaw muna ang bahala sa kaniya. Huwag mo siyang iwan.
Ikakabaliw yan ni Blake."
Nag-iwas ito ng tingin. "I, ahm..."
Kaagad na kumunot ang nuo niya sa nakitang ginawa ni Lucky. May binabalak itong
hindi maganda, nararamdaman niya. "Lucky, you're not planning on leaving my
brother, are you?"
Hindi ito makatingin sa kaniya. "I just need time for myself, Blaze..."
I knew it! "Don't leave him." Kaagad niyang pigil sa balak nitong gawin. "If you
love him, don't leave him. Napatawad ka na niya bago ka pa humingi nang tawad kaya
huwag mo siyang iwan." Totoo naman 'yon.
"Pero hindi ko mapatawad ang sarili ko?" I feel so lost."
Naoabuntong-hininga siya saka pinakatitigan ang dalaga. "Siguro naman puwede mong
hanapin ang sarili mo na kasama ang kakambal ko. Hindi sa nangingialam ako pero
ayokong iwan mo siya. Blake will not recover from that...from you. I know i'm
asking a lot but please don't leave him. He'll be in pain again."
"I don't know what to do." Lucky sounded hopeless, just like him earlier.
Tumingin siya ulit sa kakambal. "Look at him, Baby girl. Really look at him, then
you decide what to do."
Please don't leave my brother. Pipi niyang hiling.
"Kapag umalis ako...masasaktan ko talaga siya?" Tanong ni Lucky na nakatingin kay

Blake.
"Yes." Mabilis niyang sagot.
"Ayoko na siyang saktan."
"Kung ganun, huwag mo siyang iwan para hindi mo siya masaktan."
Tahimik lang itong nakatitig sa kakambal niya.
Bumuntong-hininga siya saka tinapik ang balikat Lucky. "Doon lang ako sa opisina ni
Axel." He really needs to sleep so he'll stop hallucinating. "Doon ako matutulog.
Pag-isipan mo ang sinabi ko. Call me if you need anything."
Nang tumango si Lucky, nginitian niya ito bago lumabas ng kuwarto ni Blake.
Dumeretso siya sa opisina ni Axel, halos hindi siya tumitingin sa paligid niya sa
takot na baka makita na naman niya si Cassie. Hindi siya puwedeng mabaliw na naman
ng ganito. Nalampasan na niya ang parte na 'yon ng buhay niya. Hindi puwede! He
just need sleep. Kapag nakatulog na siya, mawawala na ang mga halusinasyon niya.
Mawawala na si Cassie.
As much as he wanted to see her so bad, he knew he can't. He knew she's dead. He
already accepted that.
"Axel?" Tawag niya sa pangalan ng kaibigan ng makapasok sa opisina nito.
Kahit wala ito sa loob, pumasok pa rin siya saka nahiga sa mahabang sofa. Nang
pumikit ang mga mata niya, kaagad siyang nakatulog, pero pakiramdam niya hindi
mahaba ang itinulog niya dahil nagising siya sa ingay ni Axel.
Nang tingnan niya ang relong pambisig, napamura siya ng mapansing oras na para sa
gamot ni Blake.
Bumangon siya at nilampasan lang niya si Axel na masama ang tingin sa kaniya.
"Wow, natulog na nga ng wala man lang paalam, aalis nang wala man lang thank you?"
Puno ng sarkasmo ang boses nito. "You're welcome, you fucker!"
Pinakita lang niya rito ang gitnang daliri saka lumabas ng opisina nito at
dumeretso sa Nurse station kung nasaan si Blake.
"How's my twin?" He was combing his hair with his fingers as he asked the Nurses on
the Nurse station in the Surgery Department. "How's his medication?"
"Heto ho, Doc. Blaze." Kaagad na iniabot sa kaniya ni Nurse Tammy ang chart at
gamot ni Blake na kaagad naman niyang tinanggap at binasa.
"Thanks, Tammy." Aniya.
Malapad na ngiti lang ang sinagot ng Tammy sa kaniya bago bumalik sa ginagawa.
Napabuntong-hininga siya at hinilot ang sentido ng mabasa ang chart ng kakambal.

Malalim ang sugat ni Blakey, hindi iyon basta-basta gagaling tulad ng mga sugat
nito noon.
"Fuck..." mahina niyang bulong. "Fuck this..."
He's a Doctor and he can't even do anything for his brother other than clean his
wound and administer his medicines.
Sorry, Blakey. Wala akong silbi ngayon sayo. Pangako, babawi ako.
Panay ang tagis ng bagang niya habang hawak ang gamot at naglalakad patungo sa
kuwarto ni Blake.
Itinulak niya pabukas ang pinto ng kuwarto nito at pumasok. "Blakey, it's time to
take your medicine—" napatigil siya sa pagsasalita at natulos siya sa kinatatayuan
ng makita ang babaeng yakap si Lucky.
His body went cold. His heart was throbbing fast and loud. He's sweating and he can
feel his hand trembling in so many emotion inside his chest.
He knew that back! He knew that hair! He knew that sexu curves! Kahit nakatalikod
man ito o malayo, kilala niya ang babaeng nakayakap ngayon kay Lucky!
Is this another hallucination? She seems so real... real enough to touch. He heard
Blakey said something but he was deaf from everything. Buong atensiyon niya ay
nakatuon sa babaeng nakatayo di kalayuan sa kaniya.
His eyes are trailing on every inch of her body. Memorizing and recognizing every
inch and every curves.
Blaze's lips were trembling... his eyes wide and lips are parted open in fear, in
shock...in confusion.
She's alive! My baby is alive!
He knew her! How could he forget?! She's his beloved!
"Cassie..."
CHAPTER 1
HINAHAPLOS NI Blaze ang nanakit na panga dahil sa upper cut na natanggap niya mula
kay Happy— Happy Aravena Quinn— nang hindi niya napigilan ang sarili kanina na
yakapin ito sa pag-aakalang si Cassie ang babae. He really thought his Cassie is
back, but he's so wrong. Sapat na ang upper cut na binigay nito sa kaniya para
magising siya sa katutuhanang hindi si Cassie ang dalaga.
Even though his heart is thumping like crazy, he has to accept the fact that she's
not Cassie.
That, and Shun's intel.
"Sigurado ka ba?" Tanong niya sa kaibigan na nasa kabilang linya. "Hindi naman sa
pinagdududahan kita, pero parang ganun na nga."
"Yes." Ani Shun mula sa kabilang linya habang naririnig niya sa background ang
pagtitipa niya sa keyboard ng laptop. "She hasn't left Pennsylvania, well, its
actually her first time here in the Philippines. She was in coma for fifteen years
—"
"Wait, what?!" Namilog ang mata niya. "W-what happened?" Umaasa na naman ang puso
niyang mabilis ang tibok.
"She was sick." Ani Shun. "Do you want me to send you the long paper trail as proof
that she was in coma? Her Medical Records and all that Hospital stuff?"
"Send it to my e-mail." Mabilis niyang sagot.
"Fine. And by the way, she has no boyfriend since birth, no lover, no fling or love
interest. Naka- focus siya sa pagiging Jewellery Designer niya sa sarili niyang
Jewellery Store. And I pulled her School Records, and damn, this woman is smart."
Oddly, he feels proud. "How smart?"
"She can speak four languages, excluding English." Sumipol si Shun. "Spanish,
French, Italian and Russian. But she doesn't know out language."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "So she's not Cas—" hindi niya matuloy-tuloy ang
sasabihin. Tumikhim siya. "Can you dig deeper?"
"You sure?"
He tsked. Mangungutong na naman itong singkit na 'to. "How much?"
"It'll cost you an arm and a leg."
He tsked again. "How much does my arm and my leg cost to you, you fucker?"
"Two Mil for the arm and three mil for the leg." Sagot ni Shun na bakas ang ngisi
sa boses.
Napatingala siya sa madilim na kalangitan at bumuga ng marahas na hininga bago

sinagot si Shun. "Alam mo ikaw, kung hindi ko lang alam na marami kang
tinutulungan, iisipin kong balak mong lampasan ang kayamanan ni Montero at ni
Velasquez."
Tumawa si Shun. "May feeding program ako next week, sumama ka, para naman makain mo
ang share ng five million na ibabayad mo sakin."
"Gago." Napailing siya. "Wala akong pera ngayon. I'm dead, remember?"
Shun tsked. "Oh, e, bakit pa tayo nag-uusap wala ka naman palang pambayad? Goodbye
—"
"Puwede utang?" Nakangiwing tanong niya.
"Twenty percent per month?" Mabilis na sabi ni Shun.
Napalatak siya. "Ang gulang mo talagang singkit ka. Ang laki niyan, ah!"
"Twenty percent per month or no deal—"
"Fine!" He snapped. "Basta maghanap ka lang ng impormasyon tungkol kay Happy Quinn.
I don't care if its about her weird name, just give me something new and useful."
He blows a loud breath. "Something that can make me sane again."
Shun tsked. "What do you mean by something that can make you sane again? Matagal ka
nang baliw. May pa-sane-sane ka pang nalalaman diyan—"
Inis na pinatayan niya ng tawag si Shun saka ibinulsa ang cellphone at mula sa
pagkakaupo sa hood ng sasakyan, tinitigan niya si Lucky na kausap ang babaeng
nagpakilalang kapatid nito.
Si Happy Aravena Quinn.
Nag- volunteer siyang ipagmaneho si Lucky para hindi mawala sa paningin niya si
Happy. Ayaw niyang mawala ito sa paningin niya kahit pa nga nasasaktan na siya.
Now it make sense why Lucky resembles Cassie. Because if Happy is Cassie— ipinilig
niya ang ulo— she's not Cassie.
Cassie is dead. His heart clenched in pain. She's dead. She's dead. She's dead.
Paulit-ulit niya sa isip niya. She's dead. She's dead. She's dead! Get that into
that thick skull of yours, Blaze!
Cassie is dead!
Shun just confirmed it! Fuck that i-know-it-all friend of his. Bakit ba kailangan
kaagad nitong malaman na hindi si Cassie si Happy? Siguro nagkamali lang ito?
Siguro mali ang data base nito?
Napailing ulit siya. He should stop this. Hoping that this Happy is Cassie. He's
just torturing himself... making himself hope.
Happy is a different person. She's not his Cassie.
There are studies that says people has four to five look alike in this world.
Siguro isa na dun si Cassie at Happy? Siguro nga magkamukha lang sila. Siguro nga
hindi talaga si Happy si Cassie.
Wala sa sariling nakapa niya ang dibdib kung nasaan ang puso niya. "Fuck..."
Kanina pa niya pilit na binabaliwala ang sakit na nararamdaman doon. Ang malakas na
pagkabog niyon kasabay ng parang may pumipilipit sa sobrang sakit kapag
pinagmamasdan niya si Happy.
This is torture. Seeing Cassie's face but she's not really Cassie. She's someone
else's. And its making his heart clenched in so much pain. Hoping and wanting
someone he can never have!
"Fuck!"
Blaze gripped his chest where his heart is located. He gripped his chest tighter.
He wants fo carved out his heart! To be numb! To be heartless!
He's exhausted. This is exhausting him. This has to stop! He has to stop.
Tumiim ang titig niya sa kapatid ni Lucky at hindi niya inalis ang tingin dito—
hindi niya maalis ang tingin dito.
Her back, her hair, her body... everything screams Cassie. But she's Happy and not
Cassie.
Mas lalong tumiim ang titig niya kay Happy at tamang-tama namang lumingon ito sa
gawi niya at nagtama ang mga mata nila.
Naririnig ng tainga niya ang malakas na tibok ng puso niya.
"Fuck..." mahina niyang sambit ng matagal itong nagbawi ng tingin. "Fuck... what is
she doing to me?"
Napahilamos siya sa sariling mukha saka pilit na nag-iwas ng tingin pero pilit pa
ring dinadala siya nang paningin niya kay Happy at natatagpuan nalang niya ang
sarili na nakatitig ng matiim sa dalaga.
Earlier... she smells different. Good different.
Ang bango nito.
Blaze sighed. She doesn't smell like my Cassie.
Blaze blows out a loud breath before staring at Happy's back again.
The pain... the longing... he can't bury it in his heart! Fuck it!
Natigilan siya ng mapansing naglalakad na palabas ng Café si Lucky at Happy. Naging
sunod-sunuran ang mga mata niya sa bawat galaw ni Happy. Hindi niya mai-alis ang
tingin dito lalo na nang tumigil ito sa harapan niya at ngumiti.
And when she spoke to him with a smile on her lips, all he can do is nod silently
like an imbecile.
What's happening to me?!
He felt like something struck his heart.
Fuck this feeling! This is only for my Cassie! Nagtagis ang bagang niya. He has to
stop this, damn it! My fast beating heart is only for Cassie! I only belong to
Cassie!
HAPPY WAS LEANING on the Hospital wall, just outside Lucky's fiance's room while
holding a book on how to speak Tagalog fluently. She's a fast learner, she's sure
she can speak the language after one week of studying.
Happy wanted to be with her sister, that's why she's here, but it looks like her
sister wanted to spend her time with her fiancé who seems like a good man. They
spoke a minute ago and one thing is sure for her, Blake loves her little sister and
they're getting married soon.
She's happy for Lucky.
"Anong ginagawa mo rito sa labas?"
Happy stilled when she heard that baritone voice. She never thought that a voice
could be this deep and baritone. He sounded so sexy.
Happy looked up and when she saw Mr. Wounded Animal, her cheeks reddened when she
remembered what happen earlier... when she demonstrated to Lucky how to flirt.
Why does he had to be in front of me earlier. I didn't mean to look at him. It just
happen.
"Anong ginagawa mo rito sa labas—"

"I don't understand you." She showed him the book she was reading. "But i'm
learning fast. For now, English, please."
Irritation flickered in his eyes and face as he looked at her intently. "Ang ganda
mo."
She blinked, her eyes widening a second later. "Wait, I know that!"
The corner of his lips tugged up. "Really? Alam mo ang ibig sabihin ng maganda ka?"
Happy hurriedly scanned her book, flipping the pages until she found the exact
words.
Maganda ka means I'm beautiful.
She immediately close the book and looked at Mr. Wounded Animal. "Its not here."
She said, lying.
"Oh?" He has this amuse emotion on his face. "That's odd. Maganda ka is always in
those kinds of books. It's always an example."
She shook her head. "Its not here. I'm sure."
He smirked. "Why is that..." he tsked, "too bad. Though if I don't know better, i's
say you're lying."
Yes, she's lying. "Maybe not all books has the same example? Different author and
publisher, I guess?"
She knew that he knew that she's lying. Damn!
"Okay. If you say so. Ang ganda mo pero sinungaling ka." He said again in Tagalog
while looking intently and ... pissed?
Her eyebrow furrowed while reading Mr. Wounded Animal's face. "Are you mad? You
look mad." She stared at him for a couple of seconds. "Yes... you're pissed."
"Oo, gusto kasi kitang halikan sa hindi ko malamang kadahilanan. Hindi ka naman
siya."
Happy blows a loud breath. She want so bad to understand him, but couldn't. Only a
little. Like halikan and gusto, she knew it means kiss and like.
"Speak English, please."
His eyes held hers. "Were you flirting at me a while ago?" Blaze's asked straight
to the point.
Yes. I'm pretty sure his name is Blaze and not Wounded Animal. Blazing, like the
fire. Because he looked so hot.
Yes. He's very hot. Less the tattoos. He looks dirty actually. A hot dirty Doctor.
Why does it sound so sexy? Oh, Jesus! When did she like men who has tattoos? She
hate it. Dirty looking.
"Well?"
She blinked enumerable times before answering with the most nonchalant voice she
can master. "No. Why would I flirt with you?"
"I don't know... maybe because you were looking at me while having a sexy look?" He
looks... annoyed.
"My sister just wanted to see a demonstration." She explained. "You're not my type,
sorry, but not really."
Blaze's face darkened. "A demonstration...hmm... I miss someone," he leaned in a

little to level their face, "want to see a demonstration on how much I miss this
someone?"
"No—"
"Say yes so I can kiss you."
Her lips parted in shock. "W-what?"
"Say yes so I can kiss you." He repeated.
"Why would I say yes?" She asked, baffled. "I don't even know you."
His eyes dropped down to her lips. "You have a very kissable lips."
"Thanks, but, they're not for you."
Mr. Wounded Animal frowned after staring intently at her for a couple of seconds.
The way he looked at her, it's the same as earlier, so intense and he looks as if
he's going to ear her alive.
"Your cheeks are red." His hand pressed against her forehead like he's feeling her
temperature, "wala ka namang lagnat." Then his hand move down to her face, cupping
her cheeks and making her heart throb. "Your face is hot though." Then his hand
caress down to her neck making her breathing hitched and lips parted. "Not hot
here." He looked deep into his eyes. "Your body temperature is not even. As a
Doctor i'd say, have your body check, but i'm off duty so, i'd say... you're
blushing."
Her teeth clenched. She doesn't like being touch by this man and she doesn't like
his conclusion at all! "I'm not a Doctor, but I can put you in the Hospital if you
keep touching me."
"I hate badass women." He whispered to himself, annoyed, before sliding his hand on
the pocket of his Doctor's robe and walking away.
She blinked and stilled. What's with him and the demonstration so he could kiss
her? Is he joking? Bluffing?
They just met for fucking out loud! Are all Filipino Men like him? Straight forward
and an a-hole? Hope not. Lucky's fiancé looks like a decent man, unlike his twin
who's brazen.
Happy looked down and scan the book she's holding when she remembered something...
to know the meaning of Blaze's words earlier.
And ganda mo pero sinungaling ka. Blaze said that earlier and it means...
Her lips parted open in shock and in annoyance. "I'm beautiful but a liar?" Her
eyes sharpened. "Oh, that's it, Mr. Wounded Animal, you will have a piece of my
mind if I see you again—" she stilled when she realizes something. "—well, I was
lying earlier, damn it."
Gusto kitang halikan sa hindi ko malamang kadahilanan. Blaze said this too earlier.
Yes, she memorized it so she could check her book to know what it means.
And it means... i like to kiss you for no reason? She's not sure.
Her hands automatically went to touch her lips. Well, she does has a kissable sexy
lips. Its normal that Blaze likes it. He's a male and he looks like he was going to
eat her. Alive.
Alive?
Her lips parted when some inappropriate thoughts entered her mind about being eaten
alive.
She does know a thing or two about being eaten alive. She had seen it and read it
in Magazines and videos.
Happy blows a loud breath before forcing herself to return her attention to her
book. She has to learn the Filipino language. And for some reason, Blaze is part of
the reason why she wants to learn the language.
Good thing i'm a fast learner.
~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Eat her alive? 🤣 I wonder, how do you eat someone alive? Am so innocent 😇
CHAPTER 2
WALANG IMIK na umupo si Blaze sa pahabang upuan ng simbahan at inilabas ang

cellphone sa bulsa saka binuksan ang group chat nilang lahat na magkakaibigan, ang
Jumbo Hotdog Club. Pero may group chat ding iba ang mga single nilang
magkakaibigan. Hindi niya alam kung sinong nakaisip nang pangalan na 'yon pero
nasisiguro niyang wala sa tamang pag-iisip kung sino man 'yon.
Who was it anyway? Was it me?
Nailing na natawa siya saka binasa niya ang huling usapan ng magkakaibigan.
Train Wolkzbin: @Iuhence Yong babayaran mo saking fifty pesos, akala mo nakalimutan
ko na? Magbayad ka nga! Hindi porke't hinalikan ng anak ko ang anak mo ay hindi ka
na magbabayad. Hindi pa tayo magbalae ginugulangan mo na ako.
Iuhence Vergara: 🤣
Train Wolkzbin: 😡🤬 ibabayad ko pa 'yon kay Volkzki!
Calyx Vargaz: Ilang taon na ba yang utang mo ha, Iuhence? Magbayad ka na nga.
Lander Storm: Nagsalita ang walang-hiya @Calyx bayaran mo ako sa kinain natin doon
sa Resto ni Calderon. Gago ka! Tinae mo na't lahat-lahat, hindi ka pa rin
nagbabayad. Hindi 'yon libre oi!
Train Wolkzbin: 2 Years na niyang utang 'yon @Calyx. Walang hiya... katulad mo 😡
Valerian Volkzki: Manlilibre daw 'yong sintu-sinto.
'Yong kaninang mga 'seen' lang ay nagsilabasan.
Lash Colemen: Saan?
Evren Yilmaz: The who? @Valerian Maraming sintu-sinto sa kaibigan natin.

Valerian Volkzki: huwag mo akong i-tag Evren, hindi tayo close.
Iuhence Vergara: 🤪🤪🤪
Lysander Callahan: Fuck! I miss being there! Kung nandiyan ako, ako ang
manglilibre.
Andrius Salazar: Hindi pala ikaw ang tinutukoy ni Valerian @Lysander? Lol. Sintu-
sinto ka rin e.
Phoenix Martinez: Bakit ba nag-iingay na naman ang group chat na 'to? Sinong
manlilibre? Sinong naniningil?
Titus Morgan: Mga hayop! Nagising ang anak ko sa ingay ng cellphone ko. Sino ba ang
nagsabing bawal i-mute itong group chat na 'to, mga 'tangina kayo!
Blake Vitale: I'm in the Hospital. Can't come.
Kaagad na nagsalubong ang kilay ni Blaze sa nabasa.
Blaze Vitale: @Blake what did I tell you about your phone? No phone while
recovering!
Blake Vitale: @Blaze make me 😛 i'm older than you.
Knight Velasquez: @Valerian i'm hungry! Buy me some cake! Sino ba yang sintu-sinto
na manglilibre?
Blaze Vitale: @Blake I hate you 🤬 see this emoticon? I'm cursing you right now.
Rest you motherfucker!
Blake Vitale: 😛 make me.
Hinilot niya ang sentido. Kailangan talaga niyang bantayan ang kakambal. Sasakalin
niya mamaya ang nagbigay dito sa cellphone nito.
Is it Lucky? Of course its Lucky. She's a softy!
Wala sa sariling tumuon ang tingin niya sa rason kung bakit nasa simbahan siya.
She's busy sketching and talking to his mother.
Hindi niya alam kung napansin ni Happy ang titig niya pero napabaling ito sa kaniya
at nagtama ang mga mata nila, pero kaagad din itong nagbawi.
Ibinalik niya ang atensiyon sa cellphone niya.
Blaze Vitale: @Valerian W&W?
Valerian Volkzki: Don't tag me Blaze. Hindi tayo close! @Knight ikaw ang
manglilibre.
Mandurugas/Kutungero: @Valerian close tayo diba?
Knight Velasquez: Tag me too @Mandurugas/Kutungero!
Mandurugas/Kutungero: You animals! Who change my nickname again?! You will pay!
Knight Velasquez: @Shun me. Me. Me. I did.
Nag-angat ulit siya ng tingin mula sa cellphone saka tiningnan si Happy na dumadaan
sa harapan niya habang abala sa pag-i-sketch sa sketch pad nito.
She's really serious when she told Lucky she'll help with the wedding preparation.
And he shouldn't be here. Looking at her... staring, actually. Nakipagpalit pa siya

ng duty para lang makasama ito. Maybe because her face gives him comfort? Kung si
Lucky nga na medyo kamukha lang, napapagaan ang loob niya, si Happy pa kaya na
kamukhang-kamukha?
Just seeing her...makes him feel... okay. Genuinely okay.
Kaagad siyang nagbaba ng tingin sa cellphone niya ng sinalubong nito ang titig
niya.
Cali Sudalga: What's W&W @Blaze. You and your weird abbreviation.
Dark Montero: I think that stands for Wuss and I don't know the other W.
*Mandurugas/Kutungero change his nickname to Shun Kim *
Shun Kim: I will make you pay @Knight!
Knight Velasquez: Thanks for tagging me, Shun 😊 see? I know how to use emoticons
now. I can't believe they're just below the number button and you can see those
weird yellow faces.
Iuhence Vergara: 😍😍😍😘😘😘❤️❤️
Train Wolkzbin: Kanina ka pa @Iuhence. Huwag mong hintayin na puntahan kita riyan
sa bahay mo at sakaling tangina ka! You motherfucker!
Napailing nalang siya sa gulo na naman nang group chat nila. At wala na naman sa
sariling tinitigan niya si Happy na kausap ang ina niya.
At nahuli na naman siya nitong nakatingin, pero hindi siya nagbawi ng tingin.
Nakipagtitigan siya rito, minimemorya ang maganda nitong mukha.
It was Happy who looked away.
Blaze sighed and looked at his phone again.
Valerian Volkzki: Mga bobo! W&W stands for 'saan ba 'yang 'tanginang libre na yan
nang makapunta ako'!
Malakas na natawa si Blaze ng mabasa ang chat ni Volkzki. Gago talaga ang isang 'to
kahit kailan.
Blaze Vitale: You got it 👍🏻
Iuhence Vergara: ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Ymar Stroam: What's going on? 🤔
Train Wolkzbin: Fuck you @Iuhence. That's it! I'm going to your house! Now!
Iuhence Vergara: Fuck! That was my Princess Kisses. She got my phone again.
Natawa siya.
Blaze Vitale: Wala bang password 'yang cellphone mo?
Iuhence Vergara: Bud, if you have a wife, putting a password on your phone is a
death wish. Your wife will kill you.
Lath Coleman: Yow!
Lash Coleman: That's why I don't have a password.
Hunt Baltazar: Wazzup?
Tyron Zapanta: No password, no problem.
Andrius Salazar: Agree with you @Tyron. Password is stranger to me, specially if
you have a wife who knows how to use a gun!
Beckett Furrer: Want a happy life? Forget password.
Pierce Muller: The password on my phone has been long gone. Para walang gulo,
tinanggal ko na. Ayokong nag-aaway kami ng asawa ko.
Blaze Vitale: What happen to privacy?
Iuhence Vergara: What privacy? When you have a wife, cellphone is not part of
privacy. Trust me, it will be world war three if you contest that to my wife.
Shun Kim: I have a password on my phone. Its necessary. Of course, my wife knows
the password.
Knight Velasquez: To my wife, password is a myth.
Valerian Volkzki: I was planning to surprise my mooncake on our third wedding

anniversary so I put a fucking password on my phone to keep my plan a secret. When
morning came, my phone is on the fucking blender. And I ask why, she said, remember
my rule? No password. And I was like 'fuck! My wife is not kidding around'.
Naiiling na ini-off ni Blaze ang cellphone saka nag-angat ng tingin. Natigilan siya
ng makita ang ina na nakapameywang sa harapan niya.
"Mom..."
Nakataas ang kilay nito. "Bakit ka ba nandito? Akala ko duty mo ngayon."
"I'm, ah," napatingin siya sa gawi ni Happy bago ibinalik ang tingin sa ina, "just
helping out."
Alam niyang hindi naniwala ang ina niya sa dahilan niya. "You're making her
uncomfortable. Akala mo hindi ko nakikita ang pagsulyap-sulyap mo sa kaniya?"
Blaze sighed. "I just wanna see her. She calms me."
"Son," His Mom looked at him with understanding and pity, "she's not Cassie. Maawa
ka naman sa tao. Kanina pa siya ilang na ilang ng dahil sayo."
He sighed. "Mom, I know that she's not Cassie. Hindi mo na kailangang isampal 'yon
sakin."
"Then why follow her around like a love sick puppy?"
He looked at Happy again. "I don't know..."
"Blaze..." umupo sa tabi niya ang ina saka hinawakan ang kamay niya at pinisil, "I
know this is a torture for you, to see that face, but don't torture Happy too. She
doesn't know that she looks like your Cassie and she doesn't need to know. It'll
burden her in some way. Don't make her feel awkward around us. Kapatid siya ni
Lucky, magiging kapamilya natin siya, please, Blaze?"
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa cellphone saka walang imik na tumayo at lumabas ng
simbahan.
Nakakuyom ang kamay na tinawagan niya si Lucky. Gusto niya nang kausap. Pero hindi
ito sumasagot. Kaya naman ang kakambal nalang niya ang tinawagan.
"Hey... what is it?" Kaagad na tanong ni Blake.
"What do I do?"
"What?" Halata ang pagtataka sa boses ni Blake. "Nasaan ka ba? Pumunta ka rito sa
kuwarto ko, mag-usap tayo."
Nagtagis ang bagang niya. "I'm hoping that Happy is my Cassie...even though in the
back of my mind, I know she's not..." bulong niya, "what do I do, Blake? I'm
confused. I don't know what to do."
"Leave her alone."

Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "I can't do that—"
"She's not Cassie." Ani Blake sa may pinalidad na boses. "So leave her alone. Don't
see her. Iwasan mo siya. I know you're in hell right now, but don't put Happy in
hell too. Hindi ka niya kilala. Wala siyang alam tungkol sayo at tungkol kay
Cassie. You're a stranger to her so stop following her and live your life like
before."
"Easy for you to say." Napatingala siya sa kalangitan habang nagtatagis ang bagang.
"Tell me its gonna be okay... tell me i'm gonna be just fine, Blakey. Tell me..."
"You're gonna be fine, Blaze." Ani Blake. "I'm here if you need me."
Hindi nagpaalam na pinatay niya ang tawag. Noon, kapag sinabi ni Blake na magiging
maayos lang ang lahat, nakakampante na siya, bakit ngayon wala siyang maramdamang
ganun? Bakit hindi siya makampante?
HAPPY WAS HUMMING to herself while walking towards Lucky's fiancé room to see her
sister. She ask Lucky to speak to her in Tagalog always, so she'll learn, and
earlier, Lucky told her in Tagalog 'doon muna ako sa kuwarto ni Blake'. At dahil
nakakaintindi na siya ng kaunting Tagalog ngayon, naintindihan niya si Lucky.
Well, sort of.

But her humming stops when she saw Blaze, the hot dirty Doctor, talking to a Nurse.
Happy sighed.
While she was with Lucky earlier, helping Lucky to fit her wedding gown, they talk
about Blaze. She wanted Lucky to make Blaze go away because he's making her
uncomfortable but Lucky ask her— no, more like begged her— to be nice to Blaze
because he is her family and a good friend.
That, and he's brokenhearted according to Lucky.
And even though he makes her uncomfortable, she said yes to her sister's request,
well, because, it's her sister's first request and she doesn't want to disappoint
her little sister. She really wants to have a harmonious relationship with Lucky
and to form a bond with her.
Because they're sister. At maliban sa ama niya, ito nalang ang pamilya niya.
Be nice to Blaze. I can do that.
Inihanda niya ang ngiti sa mga labi bago lumapit kay Blaze at binati ito. "Hi."
Blaze stilled, looked at her, then return his attention to the Nurse.
"—Just text me if the patient shows any response to our medication. Kailangan mo
siyang bantayang mabuti. Call me if anything happens. I'm on duty until tomorrow
morning."
"Yes, Doc."
Blaze nodded then he left without even glancing at her.
She pouted her lips. I was nice and that was rude!
Happy sighed. One more try, maybe? For Lucky.

Happy took a deep breath before running after Blaze.
"Hey!" Tawag niya kay Blaze. "Hey, stop."
Tumigil naman si Blaze at humarap sa kaniya habang nakapamulsa sa suot nitong

Doctor's robe.
"What?" Walang buhay nitong tanong.
Be nice, Happy. Be nice! "Ahm..." she took a deep breath, "can you help me with the
Reception tomorrow?"
"I'm busy—"
"Please?" Oh, Jesus, this is irritating! But she has to be nice! For Lucky. "I need
some help."
His lips pressed together and she can't help but to stare at those nice looking
lips.
Is it even legal for a man to have such luscious lips?
"Stop staring at my lips." Ani Blaze, "unless, you want a kiss?"
Happy blows a loud breath. Her niceness just ended. "What's with you and kiss? The
last time we spoke, its about a kiss too. What? Do you want to kiss me? Is that
it?"
Bumaba ang tingin nito sa mga labi niya. "Noon, pero hindi na ngayon."
That irritate her even more because she now understand his words! Well, a little.
"Oh, so you change your mind?"
"I can't?" Blaze asked.
"Of course, you can." Nagtaas siya ng nuo. "Same as me. Earlier, I decided to be
nice to you, but now, i've change my mind. Hindi ka nga..." what's that tagalog
word again? "Ahm, hindi ka, ahm, hindi ka, ahm, ano...basta! Hindi ka nice."
Natigilan siya ng tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito. "Lose the accent."
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "I'm still learning. I'll get there."
Blaze levelled their face, his face is just inches apart from her. "Its 'hindi ka
naman mabait'. Come on, say it."
Nakataas nuo pa rin siya. "H-Hindi ka naman mabait."
He smiled. "That's it. Lose the accent."
She pouted. "I said i'll get there."
Happy stilled when Blaze's finger pressed against her pouted lips, "don't pout. It
makes me want to kiss you."
She blinked. "What's with you and kissing me?"
Blaze shrugged. "You remind me of her, that's all."
Her? "Who?"
Nawala ang emosyon sa mukha ng binata. "Hindi mo kilala."
Oh. Maybe the woman who broke his heart? "Is that why you were looking at me like a
wounded animal and i'm the one who wounded you, fatally?"
"Something like that."
Napatango-tango siya. "That's why you're not nice to me. Okay." She nodded again.
"I understand. But i'm not her, so please don't look at me that way."
"I know that." He whispered.
"Then you won't look at me like a wounded animal anymore?" She asked with a smile
so her question would come out as nice and not brazen.
"I'll try."
Happy beamed at Blaze. "I'll hold on to that." Inilahad niya ang kamay. "Let's have
a deal."
Kununotan ni Blaze ang nakalahad niyang kamay. "What deal?"

"For our Lucky and Blake, let's be nice to each other. I'll be nice to you and
you'll be nice to me." She said, "but—"
"There's a but?"
"Yes." She smiled sweetly, "but, if you become rude to me and do something I don't
like, I will punch you, kick you and beat you up." Her sweet smile widen. "Deal?"
Blaze stared at her sweet smile. "Your smile is creepy."
Kaagad na binawasan ni Happy ang pagiging matamis ng ngiti niya. "How about this
smile?"
Blaze stared at her before chuckling softly and deeply, "that'll work."
"Deal."
Tinanggap niya ang pakikipagkamay niya. "Deal."
"Great." Inagawa niya ang kamay na hawak nito saka pinagsiklop ang sariling kamay
sa likod niya. "So... in all of the profession in the world, why choose being a
Doctor?"
Tumaas ang dalawang kilay ni Blaze sa kaniya. "We're close now?"
"It comes with niceness..." napangiwi siya, "I think?"
"Okay. I'll bite." Blaze let out another deep chuckle. "Well, I would be lying if I
say I want to help people?" He chuckle again. "At first, the Human Anatomy
intrigues me and I heard that Doctor's has high salary. And then, the job just grew
on me. In the long run, I realize that I like helping people... so, I became the
youngest Surgeon in the country. Chicks digs that."
She frowned at Blaze while walking side by side. "I don't think you need a Surgeon
title to get laid. I mean, you're handsome. A little bit dirty because of the
tattoos, but other than that, you're okay."
Blaze stared at her and laughed. "I'm okay? That's it? I can get laid anytime
because i'm okay looking?"
Napailing si Blaze. "How 'bout you? Why Jewellery Designer? The salary is good
too?" He joked. "The Business is booming? Maraming nagpapakasal na kailangan ng
singsing?"
Happy shrugged. "It's a girl thing."
Blaze shrugged and brace himself. "That's okay. Hit me."
Natawa siya sa hitsura nitong parang hinihintay ang pinakamasamang rason niya. "I
like designing sparkly things. That's why."
"So girly." Blaze commented while chuckling softly.
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "Be nice to me, remember?"
Tumaas ang kamay nito na parang sumusuko. "Sorry, my bad. So... does designing
jewellery makes you happy?"
Happy nodded. "Yes. I'm happy."
"Of course you are." Amusement in Blaze's eyes. "You're Happy."
She glared at him. "Stop joking."
Blaze laughed. "Can't help it. I like joking around, it calms me."
"Oh." So he's making himself happy so he won't get sad? "Fine. Hit me with your
best joke."
"You won't hold it against me if it's a lame one?"
She shrugged. "I'll just punch you."
"Punch me? I can take that." Blaze chuckled. "But i'm not just a joker, i'm also a
Drama King and a big baby. So if we're going to be nice to each other, bear with
me. I'm a handful."
Napangiwi siya. "And you said i'm girly."
"Hey!" Tiningnan siya nito ng masama. "Being a softy is not a crime."
"So you're soft? Like gay soft?"

He stops walking and stared at her. "Gusto mo halikan kita para mapatunayan sayong
hindi ako bakla?"
She immediately covered her lips. "No kissing. Be nice."
Naglakad ito ulit. "I'm not gay, i'm just soft."
"Not from where I stand."
Natigilan ito sa paglalakad saka nilingon niya. "What do you mean?"
Iminuwestra niya ang kamay dito, "you're you. I mean, you look like a dirty badass
with your tattoos and all. You're like in a gang or something."
"A gang?" He smirked and he looks so sexy. "Well, I was a drug dealer."
Natawa siya. "Really? How many did you sell?"
"Enough to go to hell."
Happy chuckled. Okay, she admit. He's a good joker. "And you're a Doctor now after
dealing drugs?" Pakikisakay niya sa biro nito.
Blaze shrugged. "Drug dealer slash Killer slash Doctor slash Torturer—"
She punched Blaze in the arm.
"Ouch— fuck!" He glared at her. "That was strong. What was that for?"
"I told you i'll punch you if your joke is lame."
"I'm not joking." He whispered before shaking his head. "You're really a strong
puncher."
"I know," she smiled, "right?"
Napailing si Blaze saka bumuntong-hininga. "May gagawin ka mamaya?"
She frowned. "Am I doing what?"

He glanced at her. "May gagawin ka mamaya, meaning, are you busy later? Do you want
to have dinner—"
"Oh, shit!" Nasapo niya ang bibig ng biglang maalala kung bakit siya nandito sa
Hospital. "Oh, shit, oh, shit... I have to go see Lucky. The wedding cake. Hell!"
Kaagad siyang tumakbo, "bye! See yah later! Dinner. Its a yes!" Tumatakbo palayo na
sigaw niya kay Blaze.
Holy shit! The wedding cake! This is Blaze's fault. He made me forget!
~~~
These days, jaded people are everywhere.
Yong kailangan mong mag-ingat sa mga nakakausap mo kasi hindi mo alam kung totoo
sila o hindi 😔 it saddened me sometimes. Yong tiwala ngayon, ang hirap na ibigay
kasi most of the time, masasaktan ka lang kapag nagtiwala ka at nagmahal. that's
why i wrote characters with positive outlook in life. Who trust easily. Because i
want to relieve the old days where trust was easy to give and positivity is
everywhere.
CHAPTER 3
HAPPY POUTED as she waits outside the Operating Room. Its 7PM and its dinner time
but unfortunately, Blaze is busy. Pero hindi naman siya makaalis kasi umu-o siya
rito. Hihintayin niya itong lumabas kasi sabi naman ng Nurse na napagtanungan niya
ay madali lang ang case na hawak ni Blaze. Hindi pa naman siya nagugutom.
So she waited.
Happy blows a loud breath before looking at her watch.
8PM.
Happy blows a loud breath again before waiting a little more. When she looked at
her watch again, it was already 8:40PM.
Yes, I have to be nice to Blaze but is waiting part of it? She pouted.
Happy was dragged out from her reverie when she heard Blaze's voice.
"Happy!"
Kaagad siyang tumingin sa pinanggalingan nang boses. Napatayo siya nang makita si
Blaze na naglalakad palapit sa kaniya, naka scrub suit pa ito at saka naka surgical
gloves pa.
"Hey..." aniya nang makalapit ito sa kaniya.
"I'm sorry." He looked like he feels bad over something. "The dinner... alam kong
ako ang nag-aya pero hindi ako puwede ngayon. I have another emergency surgery
coming. This is gonna be a long night. I'm so sorry."
Napalabi siya. "You're not hungry?"
Napalingon ito sa pinto ng OR bago ibinalik ang tingin sa kaniya. "Don't have time
to be. Lumabas lang ako talaga para kausapin ka, ayokong paghintayin ka rito sa
labas."
"It's okay." She said with a shrug and a small smile "but you should eat. I'm not a
Doctor but fatigue and no food is bad for the health, Doc."
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito. "Yes, Ma'am. Maybe later, after work."
"And when is that?"
"Ahm..." napangiwi ito, "tomorrow? Breakfast, maybe?"
Napailing siya sa sinabi nito. "I'm being nice to you so i'm telling you, you
should eat. Even if its late dinner. Okay?"
Napatitig sa kaniya si Blaze bago nakangiting tumango. "Yes, Ma'am."
"Okay." She smiled. "Go and be a badass Surgeon." Then she joked, "chicks digs
that."
Blaze let out a short laugh. "Then I shall go back to my table now. I'm really
sorry." Anito habang umaatras. "Hope you'll still be nice to me tomorrow? I hope
so. I like the nice Happy. Have a good night."
Ikinaway niya ang kamay kay Blaze para magpaalam saka bagsak ang balikat na
naglakad paalis sa OR ng makapasok sa loob si Blaze.
Well, at least I won't have to play nice.
Happy took a deep breath before walking towards the Hospital's exit.
Nang makasakay sa kotse na inupahan niya, kaagad niyang sinabi sa Driver niya na
ihatid siya sa Hotel na tinutuluyan.
When she arrived in her Hotel, she immediately went to her room where her father
was staying. It has two separate rooms so it was okay to let her father stay in her
Hotel Room.
"Hey, Princess." Bati sa kaniya ng ama saka hinalikan siya sa nuo. "I thought
you'll have dinner outside."
"Cancelled." She answered with a shrugged.

"How's the preparation for your sister's wedding?"
Happy grinned. "Tiring but exciting!"
Napatitig sa kaniya ang ama, lalo na sa ngiti niya. "You really like Lucky."
"I do." Hindi mawala ang ngiti sa mga labi niya. "I always wanted to have a sister
and here she is. I want to be a good sister to her, Dad. I want her to feel that I
love her. That we love her and that she's important to us. We owe it to her and
she's family and Lucky is just so adorable."
Her Dad chuckled before nodding. "Indeed, Lucky is adorable. She is also nice and
sweet."
Happy nodded in agreement. "She is. By the way, have you eaten?"
"I was waiting for you actually, you know that I hate take out." Sagot nito habang
naglalakad patungo sa sofa na nagsisilbing salas ng Hotel Room.
Happy rolled her eyes. "You hate take out but you don't know how to cook." She
shook her head in disbelief as she walks towards the Hotel's kitchenette. "This is
why I can't leave the house and be independent. I'm worried of you, Dad."
Tumawa lang ang ama niya. "We have maids in the house, Princess. And no, i told you
didn't I, you will not leave the house unless you have a man to introduce to me.
You're not getting any younger! Look at your little sister, she's getting married,
while you don't even have a boyfriend."
Happy grunted. "Sometimes, I really hate you, Dad."
"I bought some groceries." Sa halip ay sagot 'yon sa kaniya ng ama niya. "Go check
if you can cook something delicious out of it. I'm hungry."
Napailing siya. "Fine. I'll cook." Sanay na siya sa Dad niyang ganito kapag
naglalambing dahil nagugutom. "Give me an hour."
Good thing the Hotel Room she rented has kitchenette.
"Okay, Princess. I'll just watch some TV. I think my fave show is on."
Happy stayed silent while checking the groceries. Oddly, her father bought
everything she needs to cook one dish. His favourite Chicken Breast Sandwich.
She sighed and started cooking while her mind wanders.

While staying here for a week now in the Philippines, she learns that sandwiches—
like the one she's making — is considered a snack. They have a different kind of
dinner dishes in this country and she wants to try to cook the famous Philippine
dish, the Adobong Manok.
"Dad!" Malakas ang boses na tawag niya sa ama. "Dinner is ready!"
Her Dad immediately went to the dining table and waited for the food.
Napailing nalang siya habang naghahain.
"Here you go." Inilapag niya ang Chicken Breast Sandwich sa harapan ng ama. "Eat
well."
Instead of immediately digging in, Her father looked up at her. "You?"

"Ahm..." she doesn't feel like eating. Wala siyang gana. "I'm okay."
"You sure?"
"Yes." Giit niya. "Eat up, Dad."
When her father digs in, she went to pack the two remaining Chicken Breast Sandwich
and put it on the paper bag.
Seconds later, Happy found herself biting her lower lip.
Why am I even doing this?
Happy sighed before facing her father. "I have to buy something. I'll be back in a
jiffy."
Her father nodded while busy munching the Chicken Breast Sandwich.
Kaagad na lumabas si Happy sa Hotel Room niya saka bumaba sa Lobby ng Hotel. And
because her rented car and driver was already done for the night, she hail a cab
and asked the driver to bring her to the nearest Grocery store.
Thankfully, the cab driver was a good man. Kaagad siya nitong dinala sa
pinakamalapit na bukas na Grocery store.
Happy immediately went in after paying the cab. She bought all the ingredients
needed for Adobong Manok and Adobong Baboy. The two most famous Filipino dish.
When Happy went back to her Hotel Room, her father was watching TV again.
"Princess, can you massage my back?" Her father asked when she entered the room.
"I'm busy." Sagot niya habang inihahanda na mga ingredients ng lulutuin.
Happy didn't spoke, she focused all her attention on the dish she's trying to cook
perfectly. She read articles and watch videos on how to cook the dish while
cooking.
Pagkatapos magluto, naglagay si Happy ng adobong manok at adobong baboy sa

Tupperware at inilagay iyon sa paper bag kasama ng Chicken Breast Sandwich.
"Dad," aniya habang naglalakad patungo sa pinto at dala-dala ang paper bag, "Lucky
called. She wants me in the Hospital." I'm sorry for lying, Daddy.
"Okay. Take care. Say hi to your sister for me."
Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi. "Will do, Dad."
Happy hurriedly step outside the room and walks towards the elevator feeling bad
for lying.
Why am I lying anyway? Why can't I tell Dad that i'm going back to the Hospital not
for Lucky?
Happy blows a loud breath. "Shit!"
Nang makababa si Happy, pumara siya nang Taxi at nagpahatid sa Hospital. Nang
makarating siya, lampas hating-gabi na.
Bumuntong-hininga siya bago pumasok sa Ospital. Kaagad niyang tinungo ang OR at

sumilip sa loob. Nang makakita ng Nurse, kinuha niya ang atensiyon nito at
nagtanong.
"Hi." She smiled sweetly at the Nurse. "Is Doc. Blaze still inside?"
The Nurse smiled back. "No, Ma'am. Kalalabas lang ho ni Doc, kani-kanina lang."
"Oh. Thank you." Umatras siya saka naglakad paalis ng OR.
Happy roamed around the Hospital, asking the Nurses if they saw Dr. Blaze Vitale
and thankfully, after more than fifteen minutes of asking around, a Nurse pointed
her towards the Cafeteria.
Nang makarating siya sa Cafeteria, walang tao sa labas at bilang lang ang nasa
loob. Siguro dahil lampas hating-gabi na.
Kaagad siyang napangiti ng makita niya si Lucky na kasama si Blaze at kaagad na

kumaway sa kaniya ang kapatid ng makita rin siya.
"Ate!"
Nilapitan niya ang dalawa. "Hey..."
Lucky smiled happily at her. "Akala ko umuwi ka na."
Happy tried to reply in Tagalog. "Ahm... bumalik— me... I came balik rito."
Natatawang tumayo si Lucky habang dala ang water bottle saka nagpaalam. "Sige,
balik na ako kay Blakey-baby ko." Bumaling ito kay Blaze na tahimik lang na
sumisimsim ng kape habang nakatitig sa kaniya. "Alagaan mo ang Ate ko." When Blaze
nodded, Lucky looked back at her, "Ate, punta ka nalang sa kuwarto ni Blake kung
gusto mo akong makausap."
Nang makaalis ang kapatid, siya ang pumalit sa kinauupuan ni Lucky na kaharap ni
Blaze saka inilapag niya ang paper bag sa ibabaw ng mesang pumapagitna sa kanila ng
binata.
"Hey." Aniya kay Blaze.
He just stared at her while sipping his coffee.
Happy took a deep breath before pushing the paper bag towards Blaze. "Para...
sayo."
He blinked at her, the emotion in his eyes slowly returned. "Mine?"

She nodded with a small smile. "I figured, you haven't kain yet? Alam kong you're
busy? So I cooked something for ahm, late dinner?"
Titig na titig sa kaniya si Blaze kapagkuwan ay tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito, "ang
conyo mo."
She frowned. "What's that?"
He smiled at her. "It means, you made my night."
She was still frowning. "Sigurado ka? You look like you're nagbibiro."
His smile turns into a laughter. "Yeah, you really made my night. Thanks. I don't
feel tired anymore."
She smiled. "You're welcome."
Tumango-tango ito habang mahina pa ring tumatawa kapagkuwan ay inilabas ang laman
ng paper bag na dala niya. "What did you cook?"
Tinuro niya ang dalawang Tupperware, "I tried cooking adobong manok and adobong
baboy. I don't know if it tastes good though." Pagkatapos ay tinuro niya ang dalawa
pang natitirang plastik na lalagyan. "And that's Chicken Breast Sandwich. Dad's
dinner. May tira pa so I brought it sayo."
Blaze chuckled again.
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "Is there something funny?"
Kaagad itong umiling. "Nothing." Bumaba ang tingin nito sa niluto niya. "You really
cooked these?"
Happy nodded. "Yeah." She opened the Tupperware covers. "I was worried that you
might not eat so, I cooked something for you."
"You're worried? Of me?"
Nagtaas siya ng tingin kay Blaze at natigilan ng makitang titig na titig ito sa
kaniya.
"What?" She asked, confused.
There's softness in his eyes.

"What?" She asked, confused.
Umiling ito. "Nothing."
Inilapit niya ang mga Tupperware rito. "Eat up."
Using the spoon from his coffee, he tasted her adobong manok.
"Masarap ba?" Tanong niya habang hinihintay ang komento nito.
Nag-thumbs up si Blaze habang ngumunguya. "It's good." Halata ang gulat sa mukha
nito pagkatapos matikman ang luto niya. "So, you're like the opposite of Lucky, you
can actually cook."
Happy shrugged. "I guess..."
Blaze looks proud... of her, maybe? "Thank God you can cook. Your sister, Lucky,
cooked something and I rinse my mouth after I tasted it." Kuwento nito habang hindi
maipinta ang mukha na para bang naalala pa nito ang lasa.
She grimaced. "That bad?"
"Yes. Very bad." Blaze shivers in disgust. "It was yikes!"
Natawa siya sa mukha nito. "You're right, you're a Drama King."
"I can be more dramatic than this." He chuckled. "But we're still in a knowing each
other stage. I don't want to chase you away."
She grimaced. "You're that bad of a drama king?"

"Oh, baby, you have no idea."
Natigilan siya sa endearment na ginamit nito pero hinayaan niya iyon ay hindi
ginawang big deal. "Why didn't you become an artista then?"
"Too handsome."
Nalukot ang mukha niya. "You're so— ahm, what's the word? Hambog? Yes! You're so
hambog."
Napalabi sa kaniya si Blaze. "Ang sama mo, isusumbong kita kay Mommy. Don't you
know that I get my looks from her? How dare you! Take it back. I'm not hambog, i'm
handsome!"
Natawa siya sa sinabi nito. "Yes. Indeed. You're a Drama King."
Masama ang tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze pero natatawa siya sa hitsura nito.
"You know what, you're really funny." She laughed. "You're not just a handsome hot
dirty Doctor in my eyes anymore, you are now a funny handsome hot dirty Doctor."
Biglang ngumisi si Blaze. "I heard handsome. That's me, yes? I'm handsome."
She shook her head while chuckling. "No, you're dirty."
"Dirty handsome hot Doctor?" He wiggle his eyebrows at her, "tama ako."
Umiling siya. "Nope."
Sumuntok ito sa hangin. "Yes! That's me! But i'm not dirty."
Tinuro niya ang leeg nito. "Hindi yan dirty? Your tattoos?"
Napahawak ito sa sariling leeg. "This? Oh, its art. Though there is one thing I
like dirty."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "And that is?"
Tumiim ang titig nito sa kaniya. "Sex."
Napatango-tango siya. "I look dirty when i'm cooking, so... yeah."
Pinakatitigan siya ni Blaze. "You didn't even blink when I said the word sex."
She shrugged. "I have no say in the matter. Dirty sex is your preference, so, be
dirty... I supposed?"
"And you?" Matiim pa rin ang titig nito sa kaniya. "What's your preference in that
matter?"
Nagkibit-balikat siya. "I don't have any idea."
"Let me give you two." Blaze rested his elbows on the edge of the table before
leaning forward, "one, dirty sex and two, not so dirty sex."
Napakagat-labi siya. "Can we not talk about sex?" Napangiwi siya. "I'm a virgin,
Blaze. I'm so shock right now. Can't you see it in my face?"
Ang matiim na titig sa kaniya ni Blaze ay nauwi sa mahinang tawa.

"Nagutom ako bigla." Anito na tumatawa pa rin.
Napasunod nalang ang tingin ni Happy kay Blaze nang tumayo ito at bumili ng kanin
at bumalik sa mesa nila.
Then Blaze digs in and it seems to her that he likes her cooking. And for some
reason, she felt relieve that he likes it.
That made her frown. Why am I trying to please this man? This is not part of being
nice.
Blaze let out a loud breath after he finished eating. Talagang naubos nito ang
adobong manok at adobong baboy na niluto niya, ni walang natira kahit isang piraso
sa Tupperware.
"Fuck, i'm full." Bumaba ang tingin nito sa Chicken breast Sandwich na hindi pa
nito nagagalaw. "That looks tasty. I love good food."
Kinuha niya ang dalawang sandwich at ibinigay dito ang isa. "Here. Tag-isa tayo."
He frowned. "Hindi para sakin ang dalawang 'yan?" Tanong nito na parang nagtatampo.
Umiling siya. "I haven't had dinner yet, so, this is mine."
Kaagad na sumama ang tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze. "Hindi ka pa kumakain tapos

pinakain mo ako? Happy naman, anong oras na ba?" Halata ang iritasyon sa mukha bago
tumayo at bumili ng kape para sa kaniya. "Here. Eat that," tinuro nito amg sandwich
na hawak niya, "and drink this. Fuck. Or maybe we should dine in a Restaurant or
something? Wala naman na akong pasyente. We'll be quick so you can eat and—"
"I'm fine." Putol niya sa pagsasalita nito saka kumagat ng sandwich. "This will
do."
"No. That's a sandwich. It's a snack."
"Not to me. Its my dinner."
Napatitig ito sa kaniya. "Bakit ba kasi inuna mo pa akong pakainin? Akala ko kumain
ka na kaya hindi na kita inaya." Iritado na naman ito. "Ikaw 'tong nagsabi sakin na
masama ang hindi kumakain tapos ikaw pala itong hindi kumakain ng tama! Fuck it,
Happy, it's already passed midnight!"
Happy blinked at Blaze, she was taken aback by his angry eyes. "Are you... mad?"
"Hell, yes!"
Napaigtad siya. "Sorry?"
Blaze blows a loud breath. "Fuck it. Eat." Itinulak nito ang Chicken Breast
Sandwich na para rito palapit sa kaniya. "Pati 'to kainin mo. Magpakabusog ka.
Akala mo nakakatuwang pinag-aalala mo ako? Eh hindi ko nga alam kung bakit nag-
aalala ako sayo, e! Hindi porket pinagluto mo ako ay patatawarin kita kaagad. Hindi
nakakatuwa na hindi ka kumain sa tamang oras. Dapat kumain ka. Alam kong hindi mo
naiintindihan masyado ang tagalog ko kaya malakas ang loob kong magsalita rito ng
magsalita, pero ang gusto kong iparating talaga ay huwag mo akong pag-alalahanin.
Alam kong hindi mo ako naiintindihan—"
"— I do—"
"—kaya naman— " he stilled and looked at her with wide eyes. "What? You understand
me?"
Nangingiting tumango siya. "You're worried of me because I didn't eat at the right
time. Tama ba ako?"
He tsked. "I told you to lose the accent."
Inirapan niya ito. "And I told you i'll get there."

"Yeah, yeah..." tinuro nito ang pangalawang sandwich na hindi pa niya nagagalaw,
"eat up. Stop making me worry."
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "Why are you worried?" Naguguluhan talaga siya. "Is it
because I remind you of her, the woman who broke your heart? Maybe you're really
worried of her and not me..."
Nakita niyang natigilan ito at napatitig sa kaniya.
"Are you..." sinalubong niya ang tingin ni Blaze, "... really...worried of me? Or
her, because I remind you of her?"
Napakurap-kurap ang binata saka bigla nalang tumayo at iniwan siya sa Cafeteria.
Napatingin naman siya sa papalayo nitong likod. "I think I hit a nerve..."
Napabuntong-hininga siya saka pinagpatuloy ang pagkain nang mag-isa. Nang matapos,
lumabas siya ng Cafeteria pero kaagad na natigilan ng makita si Blaze na nakasandal
sa pader na malapit sa pasukan ng Cafeteria at nakatitig ito sa kaniya.
Balak niyang lampasan lang ito pero umalis ito sa pagkakasandal sa pader at
hinarang siya.
"What?" She asked.
Tumiim ang titig nito sa kaniya. "I wanna know something."
Happy yawned. "Make it fast, i'm sleepy."
"I wanna see if it feels the same."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "You're confusing me. Ano ba ang need mo?"
"I'm sorry in advance."
"For this." Pagkasabi nito niyon ay bigla nalang siya nitong hinapit sa beywang
palapit dito, sinapo ang leeg niya at inilapat ang labi nito sa mga labi niya.
She frowned at Blaze. "For what?"

"For this." Pagkasabi nito niyon ay bigla nalang siya nitong hinapit sa beywang
palapit dito, sinapo ang leeg niya at inilapat ang labi nito sa mga labi niya.
And that... was her first kiss.

~ Enjoy 😂 I know you will. 😂 Read on to meet Happy's hot dirty bitch and comment
down below. I would love to hear your thoughts 😘
CHAPTER 4
"YES, the church is okay na. The Reception is maganda na, and lahat ay ready na. I
already check everything at kayo nalang ang kulang." Nakangiting balita ni Happy na
pilit na nagsasalita ng tagalog sa abot ng makakaya sa nakababatang kapatid habang
nasa loob sila ng Hospital Room ng fiancé nitong si Blake.
"Thank you," nakangiting sabi ni Blake habang nakatingin sa kaniya, "for helping my
baby."
Her smile widens, "my pleasure."
Umalis si Lucky mula sa pagkakaupo sa tabi ni Blake at lumipat ito ng upo sa tabi
niya, sa mahabang sofa, saka masuyo siyang niyakap at ihinilig ang ulo sa balikat
niya.
"Salamat, Ate."
Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi ng maramdamang nanubig ang mata niya sa simpleng
katagang binitiwan ng kapatid. "It's my pleasure."
Lucky smiled at her. "You're a godsend, Ate. Maraming salamat talaga."
Happy felt like something caress her heart. It was a simple thank you from Lucky
but it means so much to her.
Niyakap niya rin ang kapatid saka hinagod ang likod nito. "Nandito lang ako for
you, Lucky."
Tumango si Lucky saka kumawala sa yakap niya at nginitian siya.
Doon bumukas ang pinto ng kuwarto ni Blake at pumasok ang kakambal nito.
"Blakey, your medicine." Ani Blaze nang makapasok sa kuwarto.

"Pasa ba 'yan?" Tanong ni Blake kay Blaze nang makalapit ang kakambal nito rito.
Kaagad na nag-iwas siya ng tingin sa tanong ni Blake. She can still remember
clearly where Blaze get that.
She gave it to him last night.
Blaze sighed. "Its nothing—"
"Who punched you?" Blake asked, bewildered. "Answer me, Blaze."
Mula sa gilid ng mga mata niya, nakita niyang napatingin sa kaniya si Blaze bago
umiling. "Blakey, drop it."
"Make me." Blake tsked as he looked at Blaze's swollen jaw. "Sino ba ang may gawa
niyan sayo?"
Blaze stayed silent as he administer Blake's medicine.
Itinutok naman ni Lucky ang tingin sa panga ni Blaze. "That looks painful, Blaze."
Blaze glanced at her again before answering. "Not really."
Blake tsked again. "Walang nakakalampas sayo, tapos may pasa ka? Its either you're
becoming a pussy or you let that someone punch you."
Blaze sighed. "I'm fine."
Blake frowned. "Where's my Drama King brother?"

Blaze showed his middle finger to Blake before leaving the room, while Blake looked
at her questioningly.
"What?" She asked Blake's like she didn't do anything to his brother.
"Did you punch my brother?" Tanong ni Blake sa kaniya.
"Blakey!" Tiningnan ng masama ni Lucky ang fiancé nito. "My sister is a nice
woman."
Kaagad na lumambot ang mukha ni Blake ng bumaling kay Lucky, "I know, baby, but
humour me, okay?" Kapagkuwan ay bumaling ulit ito sa kaniya at wala na ang lambot
sa mukha. "Well, did you?"
Nakangiwing tumango siya.
"Ate!" Hindi maipinta ang mukha ni Lucky. "Sabi mo magiging mabait ka kay Blaze.
You promised me."
She gave Lucky an apologetic look. "I didn't mean it."
"Paanong hindi mo sinasadya?" Hindi pa rin maipinta ang mukha ni Lucky at parang
bata na nakasimangot.
Sa halip na sagutin ang kapatid, si Blake ang kinausap niya. "How did you know it
was me?"
Blake shrugged. "He keeps on glancing at you."
Napalabi si Lucky, "ano bang ginawa ni Blaze at sinuntok mo?"
Umayos siya ng upo. "He kissed me." Her cheeks warmed. "Without my permission."
"Oh."
"Oh."
Sabay na mahinang ani ni Lucky at Blake.
Happy awkwardly stands up then she quietly left Blake's room. Para siyang nakahinga
nang maluwang nang makalabas siya pero kaagad ding nawala ang pagluwang nang
pakiramdam niya ng makita si Blaze na nakasandal sa pader, sa harap ng pintuan ng
kuwarto ni Blake.
"Blaze..."
Umalis ito sa pagkakasandal sa pader saka walang sabi-sabing hinawakan ang kamay
niya at hinila siya palabas ng Hospital.
Happy was still confused as to what is happening when he force her to ride on his
car. At nakatingin lang siya rito habang umiikot ito sa unahan na kotse patungo sa
Driver's seat.
At nang makasakay ito, hinubad nito ang Doctor's Robe na suot saka itinapon iyon sa
backseat pagkatapos ay basta nalang din hinubad ang t-shirt na suot nito.
And Happy can't take her shameless eyes off of Blaze as his muscle flex while he
moves. And for the first time, his tattoos doesn't look dirty at all. It looks
blazing hot on his tan skin. It was mostly tribal tattoos and maybe some Celtic
words.
CHAPTER 4
Sunod-sunuran ang mga mata niya rito, lalo na sa abs nito, nang abutin nito ang
damit na nasa backseat at nagbihis.
Happy actually felt disappointed when Blaze put a shirt on, followed by a polo
shirt. Pero wala itong ibinutones na butones ng polo, hinayaan lang nito iyong
nakabukas at tinupi lang ang magkabilang manggas.
And she was looking at him the whole time he was changing, so when he glanced at
her, it was normal that he caught her staring.
But what's not normal is when he winked at her and her heart palpitated.
"Like what you see?" He asked, amused.
Happy gulped first because she feel hot all of the sudden. "Yeah."
Natigilan ang binata sa pagbuhay ng makina ng sasakyan at gulat na napabaling sa

kaniya. "You do? I mean, I know I look good but for you to actually admit it—"
"Your body is maganda. Right muscles in right places. The tattoos looks maganda rin
and you're welcome." She smiled at him, "so why am I in your car?"
Napatanga ito sa kaniya. "Hindi ka man lang ba nailang sa ginawa kong paghuhubad sa
harapan mo?"
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Nailang?" Umiling siya, "no... I was enjoying the show. I
have a gay friend who works for me back in Pennsylvania and we used to go to this
Club where male strippers are everywhere. Like they're only wearing briefs or
boxers. And paghuhubad sa harapan ko? As I was saying, your body is maganda and
wala akong pakialam— wait, dapat ba may pakialam ako?"
Mas lalo lang itong napatanga sa kaniya. "You know what," binuhay nito ang makina
ng sasakyan, "nevermind, my ego is okay."
Kinunotan niya si Blaze ng nuo. "Why do you look so disappointed?" Tanong niya.
"I wanna see you blush." Anito saka bumuntong-hininga. "Like when you accidentally
flirted with me."
"Oh." Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi, "well, that was embarrassing. Alam ko
kung how to flirt but first time kong ginawa 'yon kaya na embarrass ako."
Napatango-tango ito. "And seeing a naked man's body is not your first, so you're
not embarrassed?"
She nodded. "Yes. It's not, so why would I be shy? Its not like I haven't seen one
before."
Blaze whistled. "So... Lucky is innocent while you are... not really?"
She nodded again. "I did go to College."
"You said it as if it explains everything."
"It does." Mabilis niyang sabi saka nagpaliwanag. "Nuong nasa College ako, I went
to parties and such, and I saw people, making out and having sex. And then my
roommates like watching porn for educational purposes they say. And I watch with
them because I don't want to be called a prude."
"At hindi mo ginawa ang mga 'yon?" Pasulyap-sulyap na tanong sa kaniya ni Blaze
habang nagmamaneho. "Making out?"
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "Bakit sa tingin mo I punched you?"
Sa tanong niya, napahawak ito sa pangang sinuntok niya. "Dahil nagulat ka sa ginawa
ko?"
Umingos siya. "Party... but I punched you because that was my first kiss. And you
stole it like it's nothing— Blaze! Shit!"
Biglang siyang napahiyaw at napamura nang tumigil ang kotse nito at sunod-sunod na
nakarinig sila ng busina sa likuran nila.
"Blaze!" Tiningnan niya ng masama ang binata. "Are you trying to kill us?!"
Kaagad nitong minaobra ang kotse para maitigil iyon sa gilid ng kalsada at humarap
sa kaniya.
"That was your first kiss?"
Tumango siya. "Yeah."
"Oh, fuck." Napasabunot ito sa sariling buhok, "and I didn't even kiss you right.
I'm so sorry, Happy."
Hindi makapaniwalang napatitig siya sa binata. "You're sorry because you didn't
kiss me right? E hindi ka nga nag-sorry that you kissed me."
Natigilan ito at napatitig sa kaniya. "I'm not sorry that I kissed you."
Sumama ang mukha niya. "You should be. E you just kiss me lang naman kasi you want
to know if the feeling is the same, tama? You want to check if yung feeling is the
same when you kiss me and when you kissed her." Tumalim ang mata niya. "I told you,
diba? I'm not her. And I was actually insulted that you stole my first kiss because
of someone else."
Napatitig sa kaniya si Blaze at lumambot ang bukas ng mukha nito. "I'm sorry."
Tumingin siya sa labas ng bintana ng kotse. "I don't really care if hindi ka pa
maka-move on sa kaniya. Its your feelings and its your emotions. So please lang,
spare me. Huwag mo akong isali. I just want us to be friends and to be nice to each
other, for our siblings, puwede ba 'yon?"
"I didn't mean too..." Blaze whispered.
"Don't bullshit me." Aniya sa kalmadong boses. "I know sinadya mo. Sabi mo nga
diba, you want to know if if feels the same. That's why i'm irritated and I want
you to know how irritated I am with you. Para alam mo yong feelings ko. I hate
keeping secrets from anyone. You deserve to know that i'm annoyed at what you did,
and I also deserve to be respected."
Nagbaba lang ng tingin si Blaze at hindi nagsalita.

Nakaramdam siya ng awa rito pero hindi niya binawi ang sinabi. He has to know
what's on her mind, he has to know that it's not okay to disrespect her like that.
After a long minute of silence, he looked at her. "I'm sorry I disrespected you. I
won't do it again?"
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "Bakit with question mark?"

"Because i'm not sure?"
Happy let out a loud breath before looking at Blaze again. "Ilang years na ba
kayong hiwalay?"
"Eleven."
Her lips parted in shock. "And you still love her?"
Hindi sumagot si Blaze pero alam niyang oo ang sagot sa tanong niya.
"Jesus Christ..." she couldn't believe a man can love someone that long, especially
if that woman broke his heart. "You have to move on."
"I know." Anito sa mababang boses. "I'm trying really hard to... move on. But I
can't stop... loving her."
Nakaramdam siya ng awa kay Blaze. Looking at his face now, he looks so lost. Hindi
katulad ng mukha nitong nakasanayan niya na nakangiti, tumatawa o kaya naman
nagbibiro, o kaya naman yong mukha nitong parang kasama sa isang gang na sobrang
badass tingnan.
This is the reason why he joke around, to calm himself and make himself smile?
Inalis niya ang seatbelt na suot saka humarap dito at masuyong sinapo ang mukha
nito. "Look at me."
He did and his eyes... he's really lost.
She looked into his eyes while softly cupping his face. "Anong gusto mong gawin ko?
If I remind you of her, then, should I stay away from you? Ahm, gusto mo bang hindi
ako nice sayo? Ahm... gusto mo hindi tayo magkita? If it helps you, I can do that.
I mean, after Lucky's wedding, i'll go back to Pennsylvania and hindi mo na ako
makikita. Can you endure, maybe two weeks or more, kasi alis din naman na ako? Kaya
mo pa ba? Kasi parang you're having a hard time with me around. O kaya naman, tell
me kung anong ginagawa ko na naaalala mo siya para hindi ko na gawin hanggang sa
makaalis ako?"
Umiling ito. "Don't go... don't leave me."
Bumuntong-hininga siya. "Alam kong hindi ako ang ayaw mong paalisin. I know, Blaze,
but I told you, I deserve to be respected, so don't look at me like that." Parang
siya ang nasasaktan para kay Blaze pero hindi naman puwedeng siya ang mag-adjust
para rito. "I will punch you and kick you and beat you up, if you say something
that is meant for her and not for me. Understand?"
Napalitan ng mahinang tawa ang lungkot sa mukha nito. "Loud and clear, Ma'am. Sorry
again."
Happy tapped Blaze's cheeks before letting him go. "Now," isinuot niya ulit ang
seatbelt, "where are you taking me?"
"I owe you dinner." Anito saka pinausad ang kotse.
"Its 3PM, Blaze." She pointed out.
"Then I owe you early dinner." Anito na nakangiti, "pinagluto mo ako kaninang
madaling araw diba?"
Nginitian niya ito. "So ipagluluto mo rin ako as payment now?"
Biglang bumagal ang pagmamaneho nito at sumulyap sa kaniya. "Y-you want me to cook
for you?"
Mabilis siyang tumango. "Yes. Para bayad ka na sa pagluto ko ng food sayo last
night."
Bahagyang umawang ang labi nito kapagkuwan ay dahan-dahang tumango. "Oh. Sure... I
can, ahm, cook something." Kinabig nito ang manibela pakanan saka nag u-turn. "Sa
bahay tayo, okay lang ba?"
Tumango siya. "Sure."
Tumango rin si Blaze saka panay ang hinga ng malalim habang nagmamaneho na para
bang kinakabahan ito na ikinakunot ng nuo niya.
Nang makarating siya sa bahay nila Blaze, napahanga siya sa desinyo nun. It's
beautiful. A mixture of classic and modern architecture.
"Your house was renovated?" Tanong ni Happy kay Blaze habang papasok sila sa
kabahayan.
Tumango si Blaze saka tinapon ang susi ng kotse sa mesa na nasa gilid, "how did you
know?"
"I noticed."
Napatango-tango ito saka hinubad ang polo na suot saka tinapon lang din 'yon basta
sa sofa pati ang t-shirt na suot ay hinubad din nito.
And the hot dirty Doctor is now walking around shirtless.
CeCeLib
"Sit there." Tinuro nito ang sofa saka binuksan ang T.V. "Watch while I cook."
"I rather watch you cook—"
"No." Biglang sabi ni Blaze na ikinabigla niya. "You stay here while I cook."
Napipilitang tumango siya. "Okay. If you say so."
Ngumiti ito saka iniwan siya sa sala. Siya naman ay umupo nalang sa sofa at nanuod
ng TV.
Maybe ten or fifteen minutes later, she was enjoying the show she was watching when
she smelled something burning.
Kunot ang nuong tumayo siya at sinundan ang amoy.
She found herself inside the kitchen where smoke is everywhere!
"Blaze!" Panay ang paypay niya sa usok gamit ang kamay habang lukot ang mukha. "Off
that goddamn stove!"
"H-how?" Blaze looked like he's panicking. "Holy fuck! Fuck! Fuck! How do you turn
off this things, damn it!"
Blaze was lost alright. She has to do it herself!
Kaya naman siya na ang pumatay sa stove at binuksan lahat ng bintana para lumabas
ang usok.
And when the kitchen was finally cleared from smoke, she face Blaze. "What
happened?"
Napangiwi ito at napakamot sa batok. "I ahm, I have a confession to make..."
"What?" Nameywang siya, "you don't know how to cook?"
Napakamot ulit ito sa sariling batok. "How'd you know?"

"Oh, I don't know." Sarcasm was dripping from her lips, "maybe because you nearly
burn down the whole kusina?"
Bumagsak ang balikat nito. "I just wanted to cook for you. Why is it so hard?"
Napailing siya. "Sana sinabi mo sakin so I could've cook instead of you."
He bit his lower lip. "I, ahm, I don't want to. Gusto talaga kitang ipagluto kahit
wala naman talaga akong alam sa kusina. It was hopefully my way of saying i'm sorry
for everything?"
Happy sighed when her irritation melted. Tinuro niya ang stool na nasa tabi ng
island counter. "Sit. I'll cook, you watch."
"Yes, Ma'am." Mabilis nitong tugon.
Kinuha niya ang pangtali sa buhok na nasa bulsa ng pantalon na suot saka itinali
niya ang hanggang balikat niyang buhok, saka isinuot niya ang itim na apron na
nandoon saka nag-umpisa siyang magluto.
She fried a marinated chicken, grilled a bacon cut marinated pork, fried some pork-
chops and lastly, she made a cheesesteak before melting some mozzarella cheese.
Then Happy search the internet on how to cook a rice perfectly. Sinunod niya ang
instruction at hindi naman siya nabigo.
At habang ihinahain niya sa island counter ang mga niluto niya, titig na titig sa
kaniya si Blaze.
"What?" Nakataas ang kilay niyang usisa sa binata.
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito. "You look hot while cooking."
Happy looked into his eyes. There's no longing there. He's not looking at her like
a wounded animal or like he missed her.
He was looking at her... just looking at her.
She smiled. "Thanks." Nilagyan niya ito ng pinggan, kutsara saka tinidor. "Eat up."
Saka ikinuha niya ito ng malamig na tubig at nang makakita ng fresh juice sa Ref,
ay sinalinan din niya ito sa baso. "Here." Nilagyan niya ito ng kanin sa plato at
sinunod niyang inilagay ay ang mga niluto niya.
And Blaze was looking at her the whole time she's fussing over him.
"What?" Tanong na naman niya.
Umiling ito habang may ngiti sa mga labi. "Nothing. Hindi ko lang akalain na
masyado kang maalaga."
Nagkibit-balikat siya. "My Dad is a big baby, i'm used to it."
Kaagad na nalukot ang mukha ni Blaze. "I'm not a big baby—"
"Kasasabi mo lang kagabi that you're a big baby." She cut him off. "Own up and suck
it up, bitch."
Napatanga ito sa kaniya at nabitin ang pagsubo nito ng kanin. "Did you just call me
bitch?"
Nangingiting kumuha siya ng plato para sa sarili saka umupo sa stool na kaharap ni
Blaze sa island counter. "You're eating the food I cooked, that makes you my
bitch."
Kaagad nitong binitiwan ang kutsara saka masama ang mukha na hindi pinagpatuloy ang
pagkain. "I will not eat. I'm not your or anyone's bitch. That was insulting, don't
you know?"
Nangingiting tinusok niya ang grilled meat saka inilubog iyon sa mozzarella cheese
bago tumingin kay Blaze at sinubuan ito. "Come on. Open up. Masarap 'to." Mas
tumamis pa ang ngiti niya, "you know na masarap akong magluto."
Blaze looked at the food she's holding and then to her. He looks torn on what to
do.
She smiled at Blaze. "Masarap 'yan."
Blaze blows a loud breath, like he's giving up, then he opened his mouth to accept
the food she was holding.
Happy was grinning from ear to ear while Blaze was chewing.
"Masarap?" Tanong niya.
To answer her question, Blaze used his own fork to eat more grilled meat and
chicken and pork chop with mozzarella cheese and rice.
Mahina siyang tumawa sa hitsura nitong punong-puno ang bibig. "It's that good?"
Nginuya at nilunok nito ang kinakain bago nagsalita. "Masarap. Sobra."
She smiled sweetly. "And?"
They both know what she wanted to hear and Blaze's shoulder sagged.
"And i'm your bitch." He grumbled before eating again.
Natawa nalang siya habang kumakain na rin.
Happy didn't know that hanging out with Blaze could be this fun and light hearted.
And because of her great cooking skills, she now has a bitch.
Blaze Vitale, the Hot Dirty Doctor.
~~~
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CHAPTER 5
"HINDI MO ba duty ngayon?" Tanong ni Happy kay Blaze habang naghahanda sila para
manuod ng pelikula sa salas. Pagkatapos nilang kumain at magligpit ng pinagkainan,
nag-aya si Blaze na manuod ng pelikula.
And he chose the Horror Film, The Nun.
"Nope."
"Hindi ka on call?" She asked again. "Is that the term? Is my term tama?"
"Yes, but only if there's an Emergency." Ani Blaze saka umayos ng upo.
Samantalang siya ay nakaupo sa mahabang sofa habang ang binata naman ay nakaupo sa
sahig at nakahilig ang likod sa paanan ng mahabang sofa na kinauupuan niya, mga
ilang pulgada ang layo ng paa niya sa katawan nito.
Even his back looks manly. Napangiti nalang si Happy sa naiisip. Of course, his
back looks manly because he is a man.
"Don't be scared okay?" Sabi sa kaniya ni Blaze nang nag-uumpisa na ang pelikula.
"Okay." Hindi naman siya matatakutin kaya hindi problema sa kaniya ang mga horror
films. "Don't be matatakutin too."
Blaze puffed his chest. "I'm a brave man. I don't scare that easy."
"You sure?"
"If I get scared easily, I won't be one hell of a surgeon." May pagmamalaki sa
boses nito.
Napangiti nalang siya at itinuon ang atensiyon sa pinapanuod. At habang patagal

nang patagal ang pinapanuod, panay naman ng usog ni Blaze palapit ng palapit sa
kaniya.
He was silent, focus and he was unmoving while watching.
And when the credits roll, her legs and Blaze's body is already pressed together
and Blaze is still unmoving while staring blankly at the TV.
And Happy can't help but to chuckled silently. Matapang daw at hindi takot. Let's
see.
"Blaze!" Panggugulat niya rito sabay tampal sa magkabila nitong balikat.
"Holy fuck!" Biglang nitong sigaw na gualt na gulat talaga at may takot saka parang
bata na umupo sa tabi niya at isiniksik ang katawan sa kaniya habang nakaupo.
"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Don't scare me like that! Fuck! What the fuck?!"
Hindi mapigilan ni Happy ang matawa nang makita ang hitsura ni Blaze na halatang
takot na takot.
"Did the nun scares you?" Natatawang tanong niya sa binata.
"No..." sumiksik pa ito sa kaniya, "you did."

Natawa siya sa binata. "Akala ko ba you're matapang and not matatakutin?"
"I am brave!" He hissed at her before lying himself on the long sofa and resting
his head on her lap. "But i'm agitated after watching that creepy movie. Calm me
down, come on."
Umingos siya. "Why ko gagawin 'yon?"
Blaze looked at her while slightly pouting her lips, "because i'm your bitch?"
Natawa siya. "Akala ko ba its insulting for you?"
Mas lalong humaba ang nguso ni Blaze. "Just calm me down, damn it. Why did we even
watch that movie. Fuck! Hindi ka ba natakot?"
Umiling siya habang naka-krus pa rin ang mga braso sa harap ng dibdib. "Hindi."
"Bakit?"
"Kasi hindi ako madaling ma-scared." She explained and smiled. "And i'm not a big
baby and a softy like you."
Ang sama ng tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze. "Why are you holding being a baby and a
softy against me?"
"Because you are a big baby and a softy." Natatawang sabi niya. "Kahit you're a
badass in the operating room, you're still malambot at pa-baby."
Napaawang ang labi nito sa kaniya kapagkuwan ay tiningnan siya ng masama. "I hate
you."
Ngumiti siya. "Okay."
Biglang may kaluskos na tumunog.
"Holy fuck! What is that?!"
Natawa na naman siya sa reaksiyon ni Blaze. He's really scared.
Pinaghiwalay niya ang brasong naka-krus sa harap ng dibdib niya saka bumaba ang
kamay niya sa buhok ni Blaze para haplusin 'yon.
And she felt him stilled and saw him looked up at her.
"Calm down, ma'bitch." Nakangiting sabi niya habang hinahaplos ang buhok nito gamit
ang daliri niya. "Calm down..."
Habang hinahaplos niya ang buhok nito ay titig na titig naman sa kaniya si Blaze.
And for some reason, she doesn't feel awkward. Hindi siya naiilang sa titig nito.
Maybe because he's just looking at her. No longing emotion in his eyes or any
emotion that isn't for her. Kaya naman sinalubong niya ang titig nito at nginitian
ang binata kapagkuwan.
Ito ang unang nag-iwas ng tingin. "I'm a badass and I can't believe i'm your bitch
now."
Natawa siya saka bumaba ang kamay niya sa mukha nito at ang pisngi nito ang
hinaplos. "That's what happens when you're so matakaw."
Humaba na naman ang nguso nito. "I just love food. What's wrong with that?"
"Food or pride?" She asked.
Tiningnan siya nito ng masama. "Its like you're asking me if its food or being your
bitch!"
Malakas siyang natawa. "Aww, ma'bitch is learning."
Hindi maipinta ang mukha na humalukipkip ito.
Napailing siya. Yes. Blaze is really a big baby. Nang una niya itong nakita at
nakilala, akala niya isa itong tigasing lalaki, 'yong para bang magaspang ang ugali
dahil siguro sa pananalita nito nuong una. Maybe because of his tattoos. She feels
like he can kill someone with his bare hands but now... she's having second
thoughts.
Blaze is a big baby and he likes making drama over small things. She knew that now.
"Why are you staring at me?" Blaze asked her after a long minute.
She shrugged. "Wala lang, I was just thinking of something."
Blaze wiggles his eyebrow at her. "Me?"
Tumango siya. "Yes. I'm thinking you, ma'bitch."
Blaze glared at her. "Stop calling me your bitch."
Tumawa siya. "Bakit? Hindi ba maganda to hear for you?"
Akala niya galit si Blaze kasi ang sama ng tingin nito sa kaniya pero bigla nalang
itong natawa. "You're so cute when you're trying to speak tagalog but ends up
speaking in English."
Siya naman ang sumama ang mukha. "I'm learning and i'm trying really hard!"
"Yeah, yeah," bumangon na rin ito sa wakas at inabot ang t-shirt na nasa pang-
isahang sofa.
At hindi napigilan ni Happy ang sarili na magsalita. "Huwag ka munang mag-t-shirt."
Natigilan sa pagsusuot ng t-shirt si Blaze saka nagtatanong ang matang tumingin sa

kaniya. "Say that again?"
"Don't put your shirt on." Bumaba ang tingin niya sa abs nito, "i'm still enjoying
your body."
Blaze lips actually parted. He looks in shock. "I am not a stripper, Happy!"
Pigil niya ang matawa. "I know that... but gusto ko ang body mo. Muscles in right
places."
Blaze sighed and throw his shirt back to the sofa, then he sat on the opposite edge
of the sofa, facing her, then he looked at her in the eyes. "Feast on."
Natawa siya saka napailing. "I'd been feasting on kanina pa."
Tumaas ang dalawang kilay niya. "Talaga?"
Tumango siya. "Ma'bitch, you have an over flowing self-confidence."

Blaze shrugged. "What can I say? I love myself."
Napatitig siya kay Blaze sa sinabi nito. "Do you? Talaga?"
Natigilan ang binata at unti-unting nawala ang ngiti sa mga labi nito habang
nakatitig sa kaniya.
And seconds later, she saw that pain in his eyes again.
Napabuntong-hininga siya dahil alam niyang siya ang may kagagawan nun. Pinaalala na
naman niya rito na nasasaktan ito.
And she felt bad.

So Happy found herself moving closer to Blaze and kneeling on the sofa, in front of
him, hoping to console him.
She cupped his face softly. "I'm sorry," she whispered, "I didn't mean it that
way... sorry pinaalala ko. Hindi ko na— ahm, ano na 'yon, ahm, do it again?"
Blaze didn't reply, he was just looking— no staring— at her.
And without words, he just move to pressed his lips on hers.
That was her second kiss... but this time, her knuckles didn't fisted and her fist
didn't flew to punch Blaze.
She remain rooted in place, she didn't move to push Blaze or pull away, she let
Blaze move his lips against hers, letting the tip of his tongue trailed on her
lips, pushing his tongue in.
Happy literally had a goosebump when Blaze succeeded in penetrating her mouth with
his tongue and teasing hers.
Wala sa sariling bumuka ang bibig niya at hinayaang lumalim ang halik sa kaniya ng
binata. Ni hindi nga siya umangal nang sumapo ang isang kamay nito sa batok niya
habang ang isa naman ay sa pisngi niya.
Happy just close her eyes, savour the kiss while her lips were moving against
Blaze's. She welcomed his tongue, copied what he was doing to her lips and mouth
and the next thing she knew, she was kissing him back, biting his lips and battling
with his tongue.
Impit siyang napahiyaw ng ipalibot ni Blaze ang isang braso nito sa beywang niya at
hinila siya paupo sa hita nito ng paharap habang nag-i-espadahan pa rin ang mga
dila nilang dalawa.
She was straddling him now, she's shameless alright but she was enjoying herself.
She was enjoying the kiss. She was enjoying their breath mixing with each other but
it has to end. She didn't want it to end but she has to because someone is in the
door.
Siya ang pumutol sa halik, hinabol pa nga ni Blaze ang mga labi niya pero
pinanlakihan niya ito ng mga mata.
"Happy..." ungot nito, "come back here."
Umalis siya sa pagkakaupo sa hita nito saka siya na ang kumuha sa t-shirt nito at
itinapon 'yon kay Blaze.
"Put it on." Utos niya rito.
Blaze immediately put the shirt on, and thankfully, they look decent and not doing
anything indecent when the person outside the house entered.
"Midnight." Kunot ang nuong sabi ni Blaze habang nakatingin sa bagong dating. "Need
anything?"
The man frowned at them. "Am i... interrupting something?"
Siya ang sumagot. "No." She smiled. "Hi. I'm Happy and i'm," sinulyapan niya si
Blaze, "leaving."
Blaze frowned. "What? Don't—" tumayo siya saka kinuha ang susi ng kotse nito na
nasa gilid ng mesa malapit sa pinto, "—Happy, what are you doing?"
Nakangiwing humarap siya kay Blaze. "Leaving? I'll borrow your car."
"What? No— I mean, do you even know the way?" He looks worried.
"No, but susubukan ko to manage." Aniya saka nagmamadaling lumabas ng bahay at

sumakay sa kotse ni Blaze.
Pagkatapos ay pinaharurot niya ang sasakyan palabas ng gate at nang bahagyan siyang
makalayo sa bahay, doon lang bumagal ang pagpapatakbo niya ng sasakyan na nauwi sa
pagtigil sa gilid ng kalsada.
At wala sa sariling napahawak siya sa mga labi niya.
She can still feel his lips against hers... its like he's still kissing her at that
very moment!
Ako ba talaga ang nasa isip niya habang hinahalikan ako o yong ex niya?
Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo. No overthinking! That's her rule to herself.
I enjoyed the kiss and that's it. No overthinking, no assuming and lastly, no
hoping.
Tumango siya saka ngumiti bago pinatakbo ulit ang sasakyan.
Happy was confident as she drives back to the Hospital... but one hour later, her
confidence faded as she slows down the car she was driving.
"Where the hell am i?" Tanong niya sa sarili habang pinapalibot ang tingin.
I'm pretty sure this is not the way back to the Hospital.
MALALAKI ANG hakbang ni Blaze habang papasok nang Hospital. Hindi niya nakita ang
kotse niya na nakaparada sa parking space na para sa kaniya kaya naman tinungo niya
ang kuwarto ni Blake.
Hindi kumakatok na pumasok siya.
"Where's Lucky?" Tanong niya sa kakambal na siyang tanging tao lang sa loob ng
kuwarto. "Is Happy here?"
Blake shrugged. "Happy? She called Lucky earlier. I didn't get the whole
conversation but I think she's lost or something."
"Fuck!"
"Yeah. Anyway, can you change my dextrose, it's empty—"
Hindi niya pinatapos sa pagsasalita ang kambal, umalis siya at isinara ang pinto
saka nagmamadaling lumapit sa Nurse Station.
"Tammy." Tawag niya sa Nurse na unang nakita, "my brother needs something. Thanks.
Bye!"
Nagmamadali siyang lumabas ng Hospital habang tinatawagan si Lucky.
And thankfully, Lucky answered.
"Yes?" Kalmado ang boses nito.
"Where's Happy?" He can't help but to worry. Hindi siya mapakali. "Nasundo mo na ba
siya?"
"I'm on my way." Sagot ni Lucky. "Sumakay lang ako ng Taxi kasi hindi pa ako
puwedeng magmaneho—"
"Ako na ang pupunta sa kaniya." Boluntaryo niya. "Nasaan siya?"
"Oh. Thanks!" Lucky chirped. "Sabi niya sakin malapit siya sa isang embassy."
Kaagad namang sinabi ni Lucky kung anong embassy 'yon. "She stopped in front of a
Café nearby."
Napabuga siya ng marahas na hininga, "fuck." That's just thirty minutes away from
their house.
But it's on the other side. Definitely not the right way back to the Hospital.
"Ako na ang susundo sa kaniya, bumalik ka nalang dito at bantayan mo si Blakey."

Aniya. "Give me Happy's number so I can call her."
"Okay. Thanks, Blaze!"
Kaagad siyang pumara nang Taxi at nagpahatid kung nasaan si Happy. And seconds
later, he receive a text from Lucky containing Happy's number.
Kaagad niyang tinawagan ang numero ni Happy.
"Hello, who's this—"
"It's me."
Ilang segundong natahimik ang nasa kabilang linya. "Blaze?"
"Yes." All of the sudden, he felt relieved when he heard her voice. "Stay where you
are, okay? I'm coming to you. Wait for me."
"Salamat ng ahm— big."
Kahit papaano ay napangiti siya sa gitna nang pag-aalalang nararamdaman nang

marinig ang pagtatagalog nito na may kasamang accent na nauwi naman sa English.
Her tagalog with accent is adorable, every time he heard her speak with that
accent, he can't help but to smile. A genuine smile.
She's trying really hard to speak tagalog.
Napailing siya. "Stay where you are, okay?"
"Okay."
"Good. I'm on my way."

"Salamat again."
Napangiti ulit siya. "Okay. I'll hang up now."
"Okay."
He ended the call and looked outside the Taxi.
Malayo pa siya kay Happy.
Damn! I shouldn't have cancelled that call.
Hindi alam ni Blaze kung bakit hindi siya mapakali habang nasa biyahe. Alam niyang
hindi niya dapat 'to nararamdaman.
Happy's first kiss that he stole... their first kiss in the Hospital, he didn't
know what to feel about it. It doesn't feel the same. No familiarity in her lips.
Or maybe because it was a long time ago since he kissed Cassie? Hindi na niya
maalala ang pakiramdam kasi masyado nang matagal 'yon.
And the second kiss? Tanong ng isip niya sa kaniya.
Gumuhit ang pigil na ngiti sa mga labi niya. Well, that second kiss was good—no not
good— the word good is not enough to describe how it feels.
Yes, he had kiss someone after Cassie. When he was playing the role of a bad guy.
He made out with a lot of women to get the justice they want, to perfect his bad
role, but nothing compares to kissing Happy.
Maybe because she looks like his Cassie.
Or not! Sigaw ng isip niya.
Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo saka tumingin na naman sa labas ng bintana ng Taxi.
He's near.
Panay ang sulyap niya sa relong pambisig habang mabagal ang galaw ng taxi na
sinasakyan.
"Boss." Kuha niya sa atensiyon ng Driver. "May ibang daan pa ba maliban dito na
hindi traffic?"
Umiling ang Driver, "mayroon, Sir, pero mas ma-traffic doon."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga at pabulong na nagmura. "Fuck."
Then his phone beeped.
A text message from Happy.

'Are you malapit?'
Napailing na nagmamadaing kumuha siya ng pera sa pitaka na nasa bulsa saka ibinayad
iyon sa Driver.
"Keep the change, Bossing." Aniya at tinapik ang balikat ng Driver bago lumabas ng
Taxi at tumakbo patungo sa gilid ng kalsada.
And because he's worried as fuck, he actually run the distance towards Happy.
It was a five minutes run and he was catching his breath when he arrived at his
destination.
Palinga-linga siya nang makarating, hinahanap si Happy. Nang makita ang kotse
niyang nakaparada sa gilid, tumakbo siya para lapitan iyon pero walang tao sa loob.
Blaze was about to call Happy when she called him first.
"Blaze—"
"Where are you?" Kaagad niyang tanong dito habang hinihingal pa rin. "I told you to
stay, didn't I? Where the hell are you?! I told you i'm coming to get you. Bakit
wala ka sa loob ng sasakyan—"
"—turn around."
Blaze stilled before turning around.
His eyes were welcomed by a smiling Happy inside a café. She's sipping an iced
americano, maybe, while waving her hand at hime that was holding the phone.
"I'm a little bit far from you pero nakikita ko pa rin ang frown mo." Ani Happy sa
cellphone, "huwag kang mag-alala for me, alam ko how to beat up someone, I punched
you, naalala mo?
Hindi napigilang tumaas ang sulok nang labi niya sa pagsasalita na naman ni Happy.
"Punta ako riyan."
Pinatay niya ang tawag saka nagmamadaling lumapit sa Café at pumasok. Dumeretso
siya sa kinauupuan ni Happy at umupo sa kaharap nitong upuan.
Happy frowned. "You're sweating. Mainit ba sa taxi? Ang tagal mo kasi. Nakadalawang
Iced Americano na ako."
Hindi siya makapaniwalang napatitig sa dalaga. Kung alam lang nitong tumakbo siya
para lang makarating kaagad.
Bumuntong-hininga nalang siya at bumaba ang tingin sa iniinom nito. "That doesn't
look an Iced Americano to me."
Itinulak nito palapit sa kaniya ang Iced Americano. "Taste it. I ask them to put
two scoops of fresh milk in it. Its masarap, right?"
Pilit niyang pinipigil ang mapangiti. "Lose the accent."
Happy immediately pouted. "I told you, i'll get there."
"Yeah, yeah." He replied before standing up to order.
"Libre me, please?"

Kinagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi dahil sa cute nitong pagsasalita. "Anong gusto
mo?"
Umakto itong nag-iisip bago sumagot. "Cheese Tart— yes, I think they have cheese
tart. Please buy me some."
Tumango siya saka pumunta sa counter para umorder.
He ordered brewed coffee and two pieces of cheese tart.
Nang bumalik siya sa mesa nila ni Happy at inilapag niya ang platito na mayroong
dalawang cheese tart nalukot ang mukha ni Happy.
"Two lang?" Tiningnan siya nito ng masama. "That's little!"
"Ilan ba ang gusto mo?"
Happy grinned at him. "Two boxes. Twelve kaperaso ang inside niya. 'Yon ang like
ko." Tapos nag-abot ito sa kaniya nang isang libo. "Here. Pang-pay."
Irritation filled his face while looking at her money. "To a man, that's an
insult."
Happy's smile remains. "To a woman, that's respect."
Napatitig siya kay Happy bago tinanggap ang pera nito. Minsan nakakalimutan niyang
sa ibang bansa ito lumaki, iba ang mga paniniwala nito keysa kay Cassie.
Bumalik siya sa counter at bumili ng dalawang boxes ng cheese tart at bumalik sa

mesa nila ni Happy at umupo.
Then he offered her his hand. "Put your hand on mine. Open your palm."
Kaagad naman iyong ginawa ni Happy.
He put back her money on her open palm.
"Blaze—"
"It's on me. Libre ko. Okay?"
Tumango ito saka matamis na ngumiti. "Sige. Salamat ng big."
Hindi niya napigilan ang matawa. "Salamat ng marami 'yon."
Napalabi ang dalaga. "Salamat ng marami, Blazey."
Para siyang binuhusan nang semento na nanigas siya sa kinauupuan at alam niyang
nakita nito ang reaksiyon niya dahil napangiwi ito.
"Hindi na kita iko-call na Blazey. Sorry."

"No." He breathes out, "it's ahm, it's okay..."
Nakangiwi pa rin ito habang nagpapaliwanag. "Its just the name Blaze doesn't suit
you. You're a big baby and a softy. Blaze sounded gangsters-like while Blazey
sounds like a big baby and a Drama King. Like you."
His face broke into a small laugh when he heard her explanation.
Cassie calls him Blazey because its Blaze plus baby. Blazey for short, but Happy
calls him Blazey because his name, Blaze, sounds like a gangster and she thinks it
doesn't suit him?
He should be insulted but he's laughing instead.
"You're laughing na." Ani Happy na nakatitig sa kaniya. "You're not galit anymore?
You look galit earlier."
Umiling siya habang tumatawa pa rin. "No, no, its okay, you can call me whatever
you want."
"Okay. Thanks." Kinain nito ang isang cheese tart kasunod ay kinain ang isa pa,
saka isa pa haanggang sa maubos nito ang dalawa niyang binili at ang isa sa
dalawang box.
Napanganga siya sa dalaga. "Sino ngayon ang matakaw satin?"
"You because you're ma'bitch." Sumimsim ito ng Iced Americano pagkatapos ay

nginitian siya bago nagpatuloy sa pagkain.
Napailing nalang siya at kinuha ang brewed coffee saka bumalik ulit sa mesa nila ni
Happy.
And they sip their drinks in silent as Happy eats. Pasulyap-sulyap siya sa dalaga
habang kumakain ito, nginingitian siya nito sa tuwing nagtatama ang mga mata nila.
And then Happy gave him three pieces.
"What's that?" Tanong niya. "Bakit tatlo? Stands for I like you?" Biro niya.
Tumawa ito saka nagpaliwanag. "It's Thank you for coming."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "That should be four pieces because it's four words."
Kaagad nitong hinila palayo sa kaniya ang box ng cheese tart na may tatlong piraso
pang laman. "Don't be matakaw. Bad 'yon."
Hindi makapaniwalang tinitigan niya ito. "Ako pa talaga ang matakaw, ikaw itong ang
dami nang nakain."
Inirapan siya nito. "I'm entitled because I got lost earlier and I was stressed!"
"Oo na, oo na."
Inirapan na naman siya nito kapagkuwan ay tumingin sa kaniya na para bang may
naalalang sabihin sa kaniya. "I have a joke by the way. Naisip ko siya earlier when
I got lost."
He sipped his coffee. "Not interested."
"Blazey!"
Blaze sighed. "Fine. I'll bite. What is it?"
"What did the traffic light say to the car?" Tanong nito sa kaniya habang tumatawa
na sa sariling joke.
Kumunot ang ang nuo niya. "Ahm...You're fast?"

Happy laughed. "No. The traffic lights says don't look, car, i'm about to change."
He looked at Happy flatly after her joke. "Thank you, next ."
"Oh! I have one!" She looks so excited. "What do you call a sad cup of coffee?"
He sighed. "What?"
"Depresso!"
He sighed heavily. "Please tell me you have no joke anymore."
"I have!" Ang lapad ng ngiti nito. "What did the plate say to another plate?"
He didn't even bother thinking. "What?"
"Lunch is on me." Happy answered before laughing at her own joke.
Tinakpan niya ang tainga. "Have mercy on me! Stop it!"
"I have another one."
"No!"
"Do you think February can March?"
"I don't know." He uninterestedly answered.
"But April May." She laughed.
"Stop." He begged.
"I have another one again."
Blaze covered his ears with his hands as Happy told him jokes after jokes after
jokes.
He begged her stop but she wouldn't listen.
Her reason?
"Nope." Umiling pa si Happy. "You're ma'bitch so you listen to me."
Yep. Because he is her bitch. And he can't do anything but agree. Because he is
here, listening to her lame jokes when he has better things to do in the Hospital.
He's here because he volunteered himself to come get her when he doesn't really
need to.
And that... makes me her bitch. And he felt insulted. But I can't do anything about
it.
Great! Blaze Vitale is a bitch. My friends and enemies will party together if they
find out about this.
Fuck!
~ Happy Reading. As usual, comment down below. I would love to hear your
thoughts 😘
CHAPTER 6
MAAGANG pinuntahan ni Happy si Lucky sa Hospital para sunduin ito dahil dadalhin
niya ito sa Bachelor's Village para tingnan ang desinyong ginawa niya sa Hall na
siyang Reception Area sa kasal nito at si Blake.
But when she neared Blake's room, it was slightly open and she can hear lots of
male voice inside.
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya saka maingat siyang sumilip sa loob para sana tingnan
kung nasa loob ang kapatid pero puro mga guwapong kalalakihan ang nakita niya na
nakapagpataas nang kilay niya.
A room full of handsome men. Wow.
But her eyes settled on Blaze.
Nakatayo ito at naka-krus ang mga braso sa harapan ng dibdib at walang emosyon ang
mukha nito habang nakikipag-usap sa kalalakihan. At napaka-seryoso nang boses nito,
walang halong biro o ano pa man.
He looks like a different person from where she's standing. Gone the softy and the
baby Blaze. Ibang-iba ito sa kilala niyang Blaze na mahilig magbiro.
"Have you heard the news?" Tanong ng lalaking katabi nito. "The Vitale shipping
line is facing some problems."
Blaze's face darkened. "I heard. Blake told me. Who's doing the laundering?"
"Under investigation."
Blaze's face darkened even more as his jaw tightened. "Kung sino man siya, magtago
o tumakbo na siya dahil gigilitan ko siya."
The man beside Blaze wasn't faze my Blaze's threat. He acted like it was normal for
Blaze to say those words.
"Sabihan kita kaagad para masolusyunan niyo ang problema." Anang lalaki na katabi
ni Blaze.
"Thanks, Sudalga." Ani Blaze habang madilim pa rin ang mukha at magkasalubong ang
kilay. "Huwag kang tumawag ng Pulis. I'll deal with them myself. After i'm done
with that thief, they will wish that they didn't mess with our Company. Messing
with the Vitale twins is a death wish. Ipapakain ko sa kaniya lahat ng pera na
ninakaw niya hanggang sa malagutan siya ng hininga."
Namilog ang mata ni Happy at napaawang ang mga labi.
It's not the Blaze she knew who's talking. It's a different Blaze. A scary one.
Ayaw na niyang makarinig na ganun magsalita si Blaze kaya tumikhim siya para kunin
ang atensiyon ng mga nandoon sa loob.
"Hi." Magiliw niyang bati sa mga ito. "Is, ahm, is Lucky here?" Tanong niya na
hindi tumitingin kay Blaze.
Si Blaze ang sumagot sa kaniya. "May pinuntahan lang sila ni Mommy."

Kahit si Blaze ang sumagot sa kaniya, kay Blake nakatuon ang tingin niya.
"Matatagalan ba?"
"Siguro." Si Blaze ulit ang sumagot.

But she asked Blake again. "Kailan pa sila umalis? Kanina pa ba?"
Bago pa may makasagot sa kaniya, may ngumiti sa kaniyang lalaki at nagtanong.
"Happy Quinn, right?" Anang lalaki na may pagka-singkit. "Lucky's sister?" Inilahad
nito ang kamay. "It's nice meeting you. I'm Shun Kim."
As a respect, she accepted Mr. Kim's hand. "I'm Happy Quinn. Nice to meet you too."
Pagkatapos nun ay sunod-sunod na na nagpakilala sa kaniya ang lahat ng kalalakihan

na naroon na nalaman niyang bumibisita lang kay Blaze. Mabuti nalang at matalas ang
memorya niya kaya naaalala niya ang pangalan ng bawat isa na nagpakilala sa kaniya.
And after the introduction, she found out that these handsome men are all Blake and
Blaze's friends.
"How did you know me?" Tanong niya kay Mr. Kim, "i'm sorry but hindi kita kilala."
Napatingin muna si Mr. Kim sa gawi ni Blaze bago nakangiting sumagot. "Blake told
us."
Napatango-tango niya. "Ah." Humakbang siya paatras, "it was nice meeting you all
but I have to go and see my sister. Have a nice day, all of you."
Balak na niyang lumabas para makatakas sa mapanuring mata nang mga kaibigan nang
magkambal pero nagsalita si Blake.
"Happy, my Lucky told me something."
Nagtatanong ang matang tumingin siya kay Blake. "Yes?"
Parang may sinusupil itong ngiti sa mga labi habang nakatingin sa kaniya. "Sabi
niya narinig ka raw niyang tinawag ang kakambal ko na ma'bitch nang makabalik daw
kayo nuong isang araw na nawala ka at sinundo ka ni Blaze? Sabi niya baka raw
namali lang siya ng dinig. Can you clarify it for me?"
Lahat nang mata at atensiyon ay nakatingin sa kaniya kaya naman hindi niya
hinayaang kainin siya ng nerbiyos.
However handsome these men are, they are still just a man and nothing more.
"I think Lucky heard it wrong." She smiled calmly. "Calling someone a bitch is not
nice. Especially ma'bitch. It would come out as an insult especially to a man like
your brother." Bahagyan siyang tumango, "sige, i'll go look for Lucky na."
Nginitian niya ang mga kaibigan ni Blaze at Blake bago lumabas ng kuwarto at bumuga
nang marahas na hininga.
That was freaking nerve wrecking!
Narinig pala sila ni Lucky nuong isang araw. Damn! Dapat siyang mag-ingat sa mga
pinagsasasabi. Ayaw niyang mapahiya si Blaze nang dahil sa kaniya.
Ayos lang kung silang dalawa lang ang makakarinig pero kapag may nakarinig nang
iba, hindi 'yon magandang tingnan sa imahe ni Blaze.
Happy sighed before walking while trying to call Lucky.
"Hello, little sis?" Aniya ng sagutin ni Lucky ang tanong niya.

"Ate!" Lucky chirped.
Napangiti siya dahil masaya ang boses ng kapatid. "Nasaan ka? Kailangan mong i-
check 'yong design for Reception sa kasal niyo. Diba I told you about this kagabi?"
"Hala, sorry, Ate." Nai-imagine niyang mahaba ang nguso ngayon ng kapatid. "Si
Mommy kasi nagpasama para sa fitting ng damit niya para sa kasal ko, saka dumating
'yong mga kaibigan ni Blakey-baby kaya sumama na ako."
Napatango-tango siya. "Okay lang, I understand. Nasaan ka now? Puntahan kita."
"I'm on my way back to the Hospital, Ate." Ani Lucky. "Diyan mo nalang ako
hintayin, puwede ba?"
"Sure." Kaagad niyang payag. "Doon lang ako sa Cafeteria. Call if nakarating ka na,
okay?"
"Sige, Ate. Salamat."
Napangiti siya nang magpasalamat ang kapatid. "Sige. Love you."
"Love you too, Ate."
Mas lumapad ang ngiti niya. "Sige, bye. You take care."
"Yes po."
Pinatay niya ang tawag saka deretso siyang pumunta sa Cafeteria para doon hintayin
ang kapatid.
Bumili lang siya nang kape kasi hindi pa siya nakakapag-agahan bago umupo sa
bakanteng mesa sa Cafeteria.
Happy was quietly sipping her coffee when her phone beeped.
It was a text message from Blaze.
From: Big baby
'Where are you? Can we talk?'
Bumuntong-hininga siya sa nabasa. "Anong gusto niyang pag-usapan?"
Happy replied.
To: Big baby
'I'm in the Cafeteria. May kailangan ka ba from me?'
Nang ma-send niya ang reply, hinintay niyang mag-reply si Blaze pero walang
dumating na text message galing dito, sa halip ay si Blaze mismo ang dumating.
He looks relax this time, the Blaze she came to know, not the scary Blaze from
earlier.
Nakasunod ang mata niya rito hanggang sa makaupo ito sa upuan na nasa harapan niya.
"You need something mula sakin?" Tanong niya kaagad kay Blaze nang makaupo ito.
Sa halip na sagutin ay tinitigan siya nito.

Happy frowned. "What is it?"
"You lied." Anito na nagsalita na rin sa wakas. "Lucky didn't heard you wrong."
"Oh. That?" Mas lalong kumunot ang nuo niya. "That's what you want na pag-usapan?"
Blaze's face became serious. "Yes."
Happy sighed and looked at Blaze in the eyes. "Blaze, I have my reason why
nagsinungaling ako. First, I don't want na ipahiya ka sa mga friends mo. Ma'bitch
is our inside joke, I supposed. It's my way of teasing you but hindi 'yon for
public consumption even if kaibigan mo pa sila. Calling you ma'bitch kapag dalawa
lang tayo was fun, but to actually tell your friends about it. It's a big no for
me. That's a disrespect to you and to your manliness and to your ego as a man and
ayoko nun. Ayokong maging laughing stock ka kasi I respect you."
Tapos na siyang magsalita pero nakatitig pa rin sa kaniya si Blaze na para bang may
sinabi siyang kahanga-hanga.
Happy took a deep breath before speaking again. "That's why I lied. If, me, lying
to your friends offended you in some ways, pasensiya na. Can you patawad—" what's
that word again? "ahm... patawan me— I mean, ako? Patawad ako?"
Nakatitig lang siya kay Blaze, hinihintay ang sagot nito, kaya naman nang tumaas
ang sulok ng labi nito, alam niyang okay na ito.
"Hindi ka na angry?" Pigil niya ang ngiti.
Umiling ito. "Hindi naman ako galit, nagtatanong lang."
Napatango-tango siya. "Akala ko you're galit because you look different earlier."
"Explain different." Ani Blaze na titig na titig pa rin sa kaniya.
"You were scary earlier." Aniya saka napangiwi, "kaya I didn't look at you earlier,
your aura is iba. You're not the softy Blaze na nakilala ko."
He bit his lower lip. "Natakot ba kita?"
Tumango siya. "Kinda, but if its your thing then huwag mo akong isipin. Its okay.
Do what makes you masaya. If being scary makes you komportable, then go. If being a
softly makes you masaya, then go for it din."
Kinunotan siya ng nuo ni Blaze. "Why do you always understand? Even I don't
understand myself."
"Because we have a deal to be mabait to each other and this is me being mabait?"
Aniya sa patanong na pagkakasabi.
Blaze face darkened. "So, mabait ka lang sakin dahil sa usapan natin, hindi dahil
gusto mo talaga?"
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "Kaya nga ako nakipag-deal because I want to be mabait
to you."
Blaze sighed loudly like he's giving up. "Okay. I'll accept that reasoning. By the
way, want to have lunch with me?"
She smiled. "Sure. Gusto mo ipagluto kita?"

Blaze smiled. "It's hell, yeah."
Natawa na nailing siya. "Hindi ba duty ka?"
Sasagot sana si Blaze nang tumunog ang cellphone nito.

"Hold that thought." Ani Blaze saka sinagot nito ang tawag. "Hello? Yes." He
frowned. "Appendectomy patients and one internal bleeding on the way? All mine? Is
it an Emergency?Where's Dr. Fabroa?" Paused. "Oh. Got it. Okay, i'm on my way."
Pinatay nito ang tawag at nangungusap ang matang tumingin sa kaniya. "It's an
emergency, i'm so sorry."
She smiled. "It's okay. Go and be a badass Surgeon because—"
"—chicks digs that." Pagtatapos ni Blaze sa sasabihan sana niya na ikinatawa niya.
"Precisely." Aniyang natatawa pa rin. "Go. Lunch nalang tayo some other time."
Tumayo si Blaze, "i'll hold on to that." Anito habang umaatras kapagkuwan ay lakad-
takbo ang ginawa nito para makapunta kaagad sa OR.
Siya naman ay naiwang nakangiti. Blaze is busy being a Doctor, for him to actually
gave her his time, she's already thankful.
No overthinking, no assuming and no hoping. Paalala niya sa sarili nang may pumasok
na namang hindi magandang tanong sa isip niya.
It's Blaze's emotion, it's his own feelings. Labas na siya dun. Bahala ito sa
nararamdaman nito.
She will just go with the flow. Be nice to Blaze. That's the flow. She won't
overthink, assume or hope that there is something going on between them.
That kiss they shared... its just a kiss that she enjoyed and she doesn't mind
kissing Blaze again. Period.
Happy took a deep breath before sipping her coffee while she waits for her sister
to arrive.
HAPPY AND LUCKY took almost two hours to check and finalize everything, from the
designs and other stuff, in the Bachelor's Village Hall that will serve as the
Reception Area in Blake and Lucky's wedding.
And while they're on their way back to the Hospital, she and Lucky got talking.
"Parang close na kayo ni Blaze, Ate." Ani Lucky na siyang nagbukas ng topic na
'yon.
Ngumiti siya. "Yes. I think so. Be nice, remember?"
Nakangiting tumango si Lucky. "Thank you for being nice to him, but i'm worried."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Bakit?"
"Kasi, kilala ko si Blaze." Huminga ito ng malalim, "madali lang siyang magustuhan,
kaya nga naging friends kaagad kami kasi magaan siyang kasama. But Blaze is not
always fun. He has a past that still consuming him and you being close to him, it
worries me—"
"—because I remind him of her ex?"
Napatitig muna sa kaniya si Lucky bago tumango. "Ayoko lang na masaktan ka kasi Ate
kita. You have been very good to me, Ate, and I want you to be happy."
She smiled at her sister softly. "Don't worry, I won't get hurt. I'm not umaasa
naman. I mean, oo, likeable si Blaze at oo, like ko siya, pero I do know where I
stand in his life. Don't overthink, don't assume and don't hope. That's my rule in
life to avoid disappointment and unnecessary pain."
Napatitig sa kaniya si Lucky. "But, if you find Blaze likeable, then you're bound
to get hurt."
"Why?"
"Because you might fall for him, Ate, and i'm afraid that Blaze might not
reciprocate your feelings. But i'm not saying that Blaze is a bad man... he is a
good man. Its just, there's something in his past that he can't still let go."
Tumango-tango siya saka hinaplos ang buhok ng kapatid. "Don't worry about me.
Malakas ako than I look."
"I know." Lucky smiled. "Dalawang beses mo na nang nasuntok si Blaze e."
Natawa siya sa sinabi ni Lucky. "Kaya don't worry about me, okay?" Nginitian niya
ang kapatid. "I won't fall for Blaze, if that's what's worrying you. I won't let
myself. I just want to go with the flow for now. He's mabait to me and mabait ako
to him. That's it."
Lucky nodded. "Okay. Ayoko lang na masaktan ka. I love Blaze like a brother, but
you're my sister and I love you too, that's why i'm worrying. Ayokong magkasira
kayong dalawa na magiging dahilan para iwasan niyo ang isa't-isa kasi pamilya ko
kayo at gusto kong buo tayo."
Niyakap niya ang kapatid at hinalikan ito sa nuo. "I'll be fine, Lucky."
Lucky hugged her back. "I trust you, Ate."
Hinagod niya ang likod ni Lucky bago ito pinakawalan sa pagkakayakap. "By the way,
iniimbitahan ka ni Daddy. Dinner daw tayo tonight? Its okay sayo?"
Kaagad na tumango si Lucky habang excited na nakangiti. "Sure. Miss ko na si Dad."
"Sige, sabihan ko si Daddy. I'll call you mamaya kung saan or you want na sunduin
nalang kita?"
"Sunduin mo ako." Naglalambing na sabi ni Lucky saka yumakap sa beywang niya.

"Please, Ate?"
"No need to say please." Hinalikan niyansa nuo ang kapatid. "Sunduin kita."
"Yey!"
Natawa nalang siya sa kapatid at ginulo ang buhok nito.
Hanggang sa makarating sila sa Hospital, nakayakap ito sa beywang niya. Kumawala

lang ito ng kailangan na nitong bumaba ng sasakyan.
Pinapasok muna niya ang kapatid sa loob ng Hospital bago sinabihan ang Driver na
ihatid siya sa Hotel kung saan siya namamalagi.
Nang makarating siya sa Hotel, kaagad niyang tinungo ang inuukupang kuwarto saka
pumasok at pabagsak na nahiga sa kama.
Plano niyang magluto nang tanghalian pero hindi niya nagawa dahil nakatulog siya.
Nagising lang siya dahil sa ingay ng cellphone niya na nasa loob ng clutch bag
niyang dala.
Inaantok at papikit-pikit pa na kinapa niya ang kama para hanapin ang clutch bag,
at nang mahawakan iyon ay kinuha niya ang cellphone sa loob at hindi tinitingnan
ang called ID na sinagot niya ang tawag.
"Hello?" Inaantok ang boses na sagot niya sa tumatawag.
"Nagising ba kita?"
Biglang nagising ang diwa niya nang marinig ang boses ni Blaze sa kabilang linya.
"You're not busy?"
"I just finished preparing for my next Surgery so I called you while waiting?
She yawned. "Why?"
Natahimik si Blaze ng ilang segundo. "I don't know. I just want to talk to you, I
guess?"
Kinusot niya ang mga mata. "But you're tapos preparing na. Diba maraming bacteria
ang cellphone? Mako-contaminate ang patient mo dahil you called me."
Blaze chuckled. "Then i'll change to a new surgical gown, wash my hands again,
change gloves and cap after this call."
Napangiti siya. "All that just to talk to me?"
"What can I say, you're worth the effort."
Happy chuckled before rolling her eyes. "Bye na. Patient first bago ako. Go. Be a
badass Surgeon."
Blaze chuckled. "Hindi pa wini-wheeled in ang pasyente ko."
"But magpi-prepare ka pa again, right?"
"Yes."
"Then bye." May pinalidad niyang sabi. "Finish all your Surgery before you call me
again."
Blaze grunted. "Fine. Call you later."
Hindi niya mapigilan ang mapangiti. "Bye, Blazey."
"Bye, Happy."
Kahit nawala na ang binata sa kabilang linya, nakangiti pa rin siya at nang
mapatitig siya sa kisame ay mahina siyang natawa at napailing sa hindi mawala-
walang ngiti sa mga labi niya.
Kaya naman bumangon nalang siya saka nananghalian ng mag-isa sa Restaurant na nasa
ibaba lang ng Hotel. Wala kasi ang Daddy niya dahil may inaasikaso itong Negosyo o
investment ba 'yon? Hindi siya sigurado.
Pagkatapos niyang mag-lunch ng mag-isa, bumalik siya sa kuwarto niya saka nahiga
ulit sa kama at pinalipas ang oras sa pamamagitan ng pagba-browse sa mga social
media na may account siya, sa pagbabasa ng mga natanggap niyang e-mails at pag-i-
sketch sa mga order sa kaniyang jewellery na nangako siyang gagawin pagkabalik na
pagkabalik niya sa Pennsylvania.
Buti nalang at hindi nagmamadali ang mga umorder sa kaniya nang mga alahas. Mas
gusto nang mga ito na maghintay basta siya ang gagawa keysa naman magmadali ang mga
ito pero iba naman ang gagawa.
Happy was busy that she didn't realized that it was already nightfall.
She checked her phone for the time but her attention was stolen by Blaze's text.
From: Big baby
'Dinner? I'm free.'
She replied.
To: Big baby
'Can't. I'm having tanghalian with Dad and Lucky. Maybe sa ibang time nalang.'
Hindi lumipas ang minuto, nag-reply kaagad si Blaze.
From: Big baby
'😔 i'm hungry.'
Happy replied. 'Then eat.'
From: Big Baby
'Wala akong gana. Eat with me, please? 🥺'
Napabuntong-hininga nalang si Happy. 'I can't pero dalhan kita ng pagkain. You
like?"
From: Big baby
'Hell, yeah! Thanks, Hap.'
Napangiti siya sa pangalan niyang pina-ikli nito. 'Okay. I'll be there in thirty
minutes.'
From: Big baby
'I'll be in the Cafeteria.'

Napailing siya saka nag-ayos ng sarili, at dahil wala na siyang oras para magluto,
bumili nalang siya nang pagkain sa Restaurant na nasa ibaba ng Hotel at 'yon ang
dinala kay Blaze.
And truth to Blaze's words, he was waiting for her in the Cafeteria.
"Hey." Aniya nang makaupo sa harapan ng upuan ni Blaze saka inilapag ang paper bag
na dala. "Here you go." Inilabas niya ang pagkaing laman niyon. "Eat up."
Blaze excitedly open the Tupperwares and immediately digs in.
Pero nakakaisang subo palang ito ay tumigil na ito at kunot ang nuong tumingin sa
kaniya. "Hindi mo 'to niluto."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Paano mo na know?"
Blaze shrugged. "I just do."
Napakagat labi siya, "sorry, wala na kasi akong time to cook—" her phone rang,
"hello, Dad?" Sagot niya sa tawag.
"Princess, where are you and Lucky?" Tanong sa kaniya ng ama. "I'll already at the
Restaurant you told me."
"We're on our way. Love you, Dad." Hindi na niya hinintay ang sagot ng ama, pinatay
niya ang tawag at mabilis na tumayo at nagpaalam kay Blaze. "I have to go. Bye,
Blazey."
"Hap..." pinigilan siya nito sa kamay, "don't go."
Napangiwi siya. "I have to." Inagaw niya ang kamay na pinigilan nito, "sorry,
family calls."
"Happy— Hap! Come on, come back. Hap!"

She waved goodbye to Blaze before calling Lucky while leaving the Cafeteria.
Plano niyang ipagluto bukas si Blaze para makabawi rito. Hindi puwede ngayon gabi.
Oras 'to para sa pamilya niya.
This is their first meal together. With Lucky. As a complete family. And she won't
miss it for the world.
HAPPY WAS TIRED after dinner with her Dad and Lucky. May Jazz band kasi 'yong
Restaurant na kinainan nila at nakakahiya ang Daddy niya dahil inaya talaga siya
nitong sumayaw pagkatapos ay si Lucky naman ang isinayaw nito.
It was a father and a daughter dance and it was fun even though it was embarrassing
at first.
"Did you enjoy our dinner, Princess?" Tanong ng ama niya sa kaniya ng maihatid nila
si Lucky sa Hospital at nasa sasakyan sila patungo sa Hotel na inuukupa nila.
Nakangiting tumango siya. "It was fun, Dad. The dinner was amazing." Humilig siya
sa balikat ng ama. "I'm glad we found Lucky. I'm really glad, Dad. It feels like
she completes us, our family. Lucky makes me want to be better and in a short
period of time that we spent together, I came to love her deeply."
Niyakap siya ng ama saka hinalikan sa nuo, "i'm glad too, Princess. You have no
idea how happy I am."
Naglalambing na yumakap siya sa ama. "Dad?"
"Yes, Princess?"
"Thank you."
"For?" There's a frown in her father's voice.
"For being a good Dad." Aniya na nakangiti. "I mean, you're not perfect and all but
you always do your best and for me, you're the best Dad in the whole world even
though you're annoying sometimes."
Mahina itong natawa. "My Pincess..." ginulo nito ang buhok niya. "For you and for
Lucky, i'll be the best Dad that I can ever be."
Humigpit ang yakap niya sa ama at pinakawalan lang niya ito nang tumigil ang
sasakyan sa harap ng Hotel nila.
Magkasunod silang lumabas ng sasakyan ng Dad niya saka sabay na pumasok sa Hotel.
Nang makarating sila sa inuukupang kuwarto, nag-good night sa kaniya ang Daddy niya
bago pumasok sa sarili nitong silid.
Pumasok na rin siya sa sarili niyang kuwarto, ini-lock 'yon tulad nang nakasanayan
niya at isa-isang hinubad ang damit niya bago pumasok sa banyo para mag-half-bath.
Pagkatapos maglinis ng katawan, nagsuot siya ng pantulog saka inilabas ang

cellphone sa clutch bag at nahiga sa kama.
Nawala ang antok na nararamdaman ni Happy ng makitang mahigit sampung beses siyang
tinawagan ni Blaze, at dahil naka-silent ang cellphone niya, hindi niya napansin
'yon.
"Jesus Christ..." mahina niyang sambit saka tinawagan si Blaze.
After one ring only, he picks up.
"Hap."
"You okay?" Kaagad niyang tanong, "may nangyari ba? Pasensiya na if I didn't answer
your call. I was abala with Dad and Lucky and naka-silent ang cellphone ko."
"It's okay." Anito. "Can I see you?"
She was taken aback. "Why?"
"I don't know." Anito. "Gusto lang kitang makita. Coffee and Cheese tart maybe?"
No overthinking, Happy.
She took a deep breath, "Sige. Where mo gustong mag-meet?"
"Open the door." Anito.
"Huh?" She was confused.
"Open the door and let me in."
Napaang ang labi niya ng ma-realize ang ibig nitong sabihin.
Dali-dali siyang lumabas ng kuwarto at tinungo ang pinto saka binuksan iyon.
And the he is, Blake Vitale, holding two boxes of cheese tart and two iced
americano while his other hand is holding the phone.
"B-Blaze..." gulat na gulat talaga siya.

He smiled. "Can I come in?"
Tumango siya saka pinapasok ito at iginiya patungo sa kitchenette ng Hotel room at
inilapag nito ang dala sa dining table na pangdalawahang tao lang saka doon sila
naupo.
"For you." Anito sabay lapag ng iced americano sa harapan niya saka binbuksan nito
ang box ng cheese tart saka inilapit din iyon sa kaniya, "and for you."
Hindi niya napigilan ang mapangiti. "Ano naman ang naisip mo and you bought this
and brought it sakin?"
Blaze shrugged. "I want an alibi to see you?"
Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing. "Seriously... bakit?"
"Because I want to have coffee with you?" Matiim ang titig nito sa kaniya habang
nagsasalita.
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Its nearly midnight."
Blaze shrugged. "I'm off duty."
Napailing siya. "Oo nga pala, ilang araw ka ring duty—"
"Isa't-kalahating araw din kitang hindi nakita dahil duty ako." Anito saka sumimsim
ng Iced Americano. "I wish i'm not busy so I could give my time to you."
"You're a Surgeon." She pointed put, "Surgeons are always busy."
"I can make time."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Why would you do that?"
Blaze stared into her eyes. "You keep me sane... and you make me forget."
Is this because of his ex again?
No overthinking!
She sipped her Iced Americano before staring back at Blaze. "Ngayong you're here,
with me, i'm pretty sure you're bored, what's you plan on doing to pass the time?"
Bumaba ang tingin ni Blaze sa mga labi niya. "Let's kiss to pass the time."
"Sure."
And Blaze was taken aback by her fast answer. "Are you sure it's okay?"
"I know what I want, Blazey." Inubos niya ang Iced Americano bago tumingin kay
Blaze sa mga mata, "and I want to kiss you too. Plain and simple."
Tumayo si Blaze at lumapit sa kaniya saka pinalibot ang braso sa beywang niya at
hinila siya patayo.
At nang ilang hibla nalang ang pagitan nang mga labi nito, bumulong ito bago
inilapat ang labi nito sa labi niya.
"Let's kiss then."

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CHAPTER 7
NAKAPIKIT si Happy at nakayakap sa leeg ni Blaze habang iginigiya siya nito pahiga
sa kama niya. Ang halikan nila ay palipat-lipat sa masuyo at magiging mapusok
naman. Hanggang sa maihiga siya nito at makubabawan, hindi pa rin naghihiwalay ang
mga labi nila.
They just kiss each other, enjoying each other's lips and tongue while groaning and
slightly moaning.
And Happy was pleased and delighted when Blaze didn't touch her inappropriately.
Hinalikan lang siya nito, isang uri nang halik na para bang ayaw na nitong maputol.
Sa tuwing binibigyan niya ng distansiya ang mga labi nila para huminga, hinahabol
nito iyon at sasakupin na naman ang mga labi niya ng halik na minsan ay mapusok at
minsan naman ay masuyo.
And Happy didn't stop responding. She continued kissing him back, with the same
need, heat and ferocity.
Humigpit ang yakap niya sa leeg ni Blaze at napasabunot sa buhok nito ng kagat-
kagatin nito ang labi niya at tinutudyo na naman ang dila niya. He would lick, suck
and nip her tongue and lips and then he would return to kissing her.
Parang walang kapaguran ang binata sa paghalik sa kaniya na buong-puso naman niyang
tinutugon.
And since they started kissing from the kitchen to here, in her room, Blaze finally
freed her lips while still on top of her.
And he just looked at her. Titig na titig ito sa kaniya kaya nginitian niya ito.
"What is it?" She asked in a whisper.
Blaze keeps on staring at her, its like he's memorizing her appearance and his eyes
trailing in every corner of her face.
And in that moment, that same question entered her mind. That question that makes
her doubt Blaze's gestures.
But she has a no overthinking rule so she quickly discarded it.
"Blazey—"
He claimed her lips again and move his lips against hers. His lips owning and
teasing hers and his tongue joining to play.
Inalis ni Blaze ang pagkakayakap ng braso niya sa leeg nito at pinagsiklop ang
magkabilang kamay nila saka ipininid nito ang kamay niya sa uluhan niya habang
papusok ng papusok ang halikan nila.
And when Happy thought that her body would explode in so much heat inside, Blaze
broke the kiss and drop three sweet kisses on her lips.
"My hands, please." She whispered, her lips swollen from Blaze kisses.
Blaze just smiled before brushing his lips on hers again.
His kisses was sweet and endearing and its making her smile.
Blaze stops kissing her again.
"Why are you smiling?" He asked, genuinely curious.
She shrugged. "Nothing... it's just, you know, we're like teenager, just kissing,"
slowly, she lost her smile while staring into Blaze's eyes and her face turns
serious, "because we both know we can't go too far."
Pinakawalan ni Blaze ang mga kamay niya saka bumaba ang kamay nito sa pisngi niya
at masuyo iyon nitong hinaplos.
"I like kissing you, Hap." Blaze brushed his lips against hers before slowly
pulling away, "and I would like for us to go too far, but I remember what you told
me about respecting you. Hindi ko gagawin 'yon sayo hanggat hindi ikaw ang nasa
isip ko."
She actually felt touched. "And kissing me?"
Blaze face softened. "You make me forget... when i'm kissing you."
"Forget what?"
"The pain... the suffocating pain i'd been enduring for the last eleven years."
Malungkot itong ngumiti. "Kapag kasama kita, nawawala siya pansamantala, kaya gusto
kitang palaging nakikita."
Happy can't help but to say, "maybe because I remind you of her?"
Umiling ito saka mapaklang tumawa ng mahina. "Yes, you remind me of her, but
everyday that we're together and talking I get to see how different you are from
her. Very different. And i'm sorry if in my head, I keep on comparing you to her.
Every move you make, every thing you say, I can't help it, Happy. I'm trying really
hard not to slip and I know its unfair for you—"
Happy move to pressed her lips on Blaze to make him stop talking.
"Happy..."
She pulled away. "Shush... this thing— whatever this is— it's my first time feeling
this way and I like it and I don't want to think of what will happen next because
it'll just ruin the moment. Gusto ko lang mag go with the flow. Ayokong mag-isip
nang advance kasi I don't want to." Nginitian niya ang binata. "You've got issues,
alam ko 'yon, but let's just enjoy this moment— whatever this is that na we have.
I'm not saying this para we can have a label or something kasi honest to God, i'm
not really expecting anything from you."
Titig na titig sa kaniya si Blaze. "So this..." he motioned his finger to point at
himself and at her, back and forth. "You like this?"
"Like is a strong word, siguro accepted ko lang, at least I know may issues ka. But
like I said nuong una, don't look at me like ako siya and don't say things na para
sa kaniya at hindi naman for me because that's the end of the line for me, Blazey.
'Yon ang hindi ko kayang i-tolerate kasi may Dad raised me to love and respect
myself."
"But—"
"Blazey, i'm not a melodramatic type of person." She caress his furrowed forehead
and straighten it so he will stop frowning. "I'm simple na mag-isip. Hindi ako
complicated na person. What you see is 'yon ang makukuha mo sakin. Kapag I don't
want to and I feel insulted, i'll leave and let you know. Sasabihin ko sayo
directly. I don't believe in tago-taguan ng gusto? Tama ba ang term ko? 'Yong, ahm,
like, hiding what I feel. I don't like that. It complicates lahat. Kasi kami ni
Dad, we're like that. We're open sa isa't-isa. If galit ako, i'll tell him. He
raised me like that so kung ano man 'yang gumugulo sa isip mo huwag mong isipin
'yon kasi I will tell you right away if hindi ko like 'yon for me. You'll know."
Blaze was looking at her with stunned expression on his face. "Kakaiba ka talaga
mag-isip."
She shrugged. "I like this, kissing you and being with you is masaya. I like to be
masaya kasi other people find happiness mahirap to come by. At don't worry, hindi
naman kita ibi-blame if masaktan ako kasi ginusto ko naman 'to."
"Then let's be happy." Blaze said with amusement in his eyes.
Natawa na rin siya pero sumeryoso kaagad. "Anyways, just to be clear with you and
your issues, I don't have any thoughts on helping you move on, or something like
that, kasi for me, moving on is a self-realization process. 'Yong memories niyo at
ang sarili mo ang kalaban mo sa moving on. At saka kasi, kahit ano namang gawin ko,
if ayaw mo talagang mag move on, my effort will be wasted. Get me?"
Blaze nodded before pressing his lips on hers and kissing her softly. And when he
pulled away, he whispered, "yes, I get you, Hap."
Happy nodded with a smile. "Good, now kiss me and make it pleasurable."
Blaze smiled. "Yes, Ma'am." He said before leaning in and kissing her again.
Just kissing, maybe a little bit of touching, nothing more indecent and
inappropriate.
And Happy likes that... she likes that Blaze is not going too far. She prefers it
that way too. Just kissing and a little touching. Nothing more and nothing less.
UMAGANG-UMAGA, may ngiti na sa mga labi ni Happy nang mabasa ang text sa kaniya ni
Blaze. Hindi ito natulog sa kuwarto niya kagabi tulad nang pareho nilang gusto
dahil nalaman niyang hindi naman pala ito off duty, on call pala ito.
Blaze left after midnight because the Hospital called, there's an emergency. And of
course, when duty calls, he has to go. It's Blaze's job to save lives.
From: Big Baby
'Good morning, Hap. Gising ka na? Call me when you read this.'
Umayos siya nang higa at tinawagan ito habang naghihikab.
"Morning." She chirped when Blaze answered.

"Hap." He sounds delighted to hear from her. "May gagawin ka ba ngayong araw?"
"Wala naman." Sagot niya. "Bakit? Where ka?"
"Driving home." Anito, "maliligo lang ako tapos sunduin kita. Let's go somewhere
fun."
That was actually a lovely idea but something came into her mind. "Diba nasa
Ospital ka whole night?"
"Yes."
"Kung ganun you haven't had a decent tulog yet."
"Ahm..." natahimik ito na para bang nag-iisip. "Natulog naman ako sa opisina ni
Axel kaninang madaling araw."
"Hindi ako naniniwala." Aniya. "Ilang oras ang tulog mo?"
"Forty-minutes or so."
Napaawang ang labi niya. "Seriously?"
"Yeah. I was called again. Ang dami kasing pasyente e. But, Hap, i'm okay—"
"No." May diin niyang sabi at pinalidad. "You take a bath then tulog ka. You're
already pagod tapos walang tulog pa? No. Rest."
"But Hap—"
"Seryoso ako." Aniya sa may pinalidad na boses. "Pahinga ka. You need it. Kapag
tapos ka nang mag-rest, then maybe we can go out and do something na masaya, okay?"
Blaze blows a loud breath after yawning, "fine. Call you later?"
"Sige. Rest ka na."
"Yes, Ma'am."
Mahina siyang natawa saka pinatay ang tawag at bumangon na. Naligo siya at nagbihis
bago lumabas ng kuwarto niya. Nakita niya ang amang sumisimsim ng kape habang
nanunuod ng TV.
Kaagad na nilapitan niya ang Daddy niya at hinalikan ito sa pisngi. "Morning, Dad.
How was your sleep?"
"Worried." He grumbled while frowning deeply.
Kinunotan niya ng nuo ang ama. "Bakit?"
Her father sighed before facing her. "Princess, you know that I love to see you
date, but, do you really have to bring him to your room?"
Napalitan nang ngiti ang pagkakakunot ng nuo niya. "We didn't do the nasty, Dad."
Her father sighed heavily. "I'm not worried about that matter, Princess. Nasa
tamang edad ka na para sa bagay na 'yon. What I want is for you not to get hurt.
Just protect yourself, okay? Blaze is a good man and I like him for you but
protection is a must."
Natawa siya dahil nakikita niya ang pagkaing sa mukha ng ama niya. "Yes, Dad. I'll
keep that in mind."
"Good." Bumalik ito sa pagsimsim ng kape saka itinuon ang tingin sa TV.
Nangingiting napailing siya saka tinungo ang kusina para magkape, saka pumasok ulit
sa kuwarto niya habang dala-dala ang tasa na may lamang mainit na kape.
Inilapag niya ang tasa sa bedside table nang tumunog ang cellphone niya.
A text message.
From: Little Sis
Ate, i'm still not allowed to drive 😓 can you please accompany me tomorrow to
check the food for my wedding?
Kaagad niyang tinawagan si Lucky.
"Hey, lil' sis." Bati niya rito ng sagutin ang tawag niya. "Nabasa ko ang text mo.
What time bukas?"
"Maybe after lunch?" Lucky replied.
"Sure." Kaagad niyang pagpayag.
"Thanks!" Lucky chirped. "By the way, Ate, busy ka ba ngayon?"
"Bakit?" Sumimsim siya ng kape. "May kailangan ka from me?"
"Kasi sumama ako kay Blaze pauwi kanina kasi kumuha ako ng bagong damit ni Blakey-
baby ko. Dapat si Mommy ang maghahatid sakin pabalik sana sa Hospital pero ihinatid
ni Mommy si Bailey sa school at katatawag lang niya sakin kanina na baka late
siyang makabalik kasi may Parent's meeting daw." Bailey is Blake and Blaze's half
brother. "E nagtext na sakin si Blake na gusto na niya akong bumalik kasi nababagot
siya na walang kasama."
Napangiti siya sa huling sinabi ng kapatid. "And?"
"And I can't drive and taking the cab from the house is impossible because it's a
little bit far away from the main road." Na-i-imagine na niya ang paghaba ng nguso
ni Lucky. "Nandito nga ang sasakyan ni Blaze pero hindi pa ako puwedeng mag-drive,
walang go signal from Doctor Axel, tapos si Blaze naman tulog. Ayoko namang
isturbuhin."
Parang alam na niya ang patutunguhan nang usapan nila.
"Sige, ipapasundo kita riyan sa Driver ko." Aniya sa kapatid. "Ibinigay ko sayo ang
phone number niya, kayo nalang mag-usap tungkol address kung saan ka susunduin."
"Yey! Salamat, Ate."

Natatawang nagpaalam siya sa kapatid saka sinend kay Lucky ang numero ng Driver
niya bago ito tinawagan para sabihing sunduin si Lucky at ihatid sa Hospital,
pagkatapos ay tinapos niya ang pag-inom ng kape.
At dahil wala naman siyang gagawin, lumabas siya para bumili nang mga ingredients
para sa gusto niyang lutuin para mamayang tanghalian.
Pagkabalik niya galing Grocery, kaagad siyang nagluto. Syempre, may ginagaya siyang
recipe at nanunuod siya sa video kung paano ang tamang pagluluto niyon dahil bago
sa kaniya ang niluluto.
It's another Filipino dish. She even prepared rice to compliment the Sinigang
baboy.
Thankfully, her Dad enjoyed it.
Habang kumakain ang ama, kinuha niya ang cellphone sa bag para sana i-text si Blaze
pero naunahan na siya nito.
From: Big baby
Gising na ako. Let's go out?
Napailing siya saka ibinalik ang cellphone sa bag na hindi nag ri-reply dito at
kumuha ng paper bag sa kuwarto niya at doon niya inilagay ang nilutong sinigang na
baboy na inilagay niya sa Tupperware.
"Dad, i'm going now." Paalam niya sa ama.
"Take care, Princess." Kumakain pa rin ito.
"Thanks, Dad."
Lumabas na siya ng kuwarto at bumaba saka tinawagan ang Driver niya na kababalik
palang galing sa paghatid kay Lucky.
Siya naman ang nagpahatid sa bahay nila ni Blaze at nang makarating doon ay
pinabalik niya ang Driver sa Hotel. Hindi kasi niya alam kung anong oras siya
makakabalik at ayaw niya itong paghintayin.
Naglakad siya palapit sa pinto at handa nang kumatok ng makitang bahagyan iyong
nakaawang at naririnig niya ang malakas na tunog na nanggagaling sa salas.
Maingat niyang itinulak pabukas ang pinto saka pumasok at sumilip sa salas kung
saan nanggagaling ang ingay.
It's a movie. Blaze is watching a Horror Film again and this time, he doesn't look
scared like when they watched the Nun together. He looks calm while watching.
Oh, ma'bitch. He was just pretending to be scared so he can be a big baby.
At sa lakas ng tunog ng pinapanood nitong pelikula, napaka-imposible na marinig

siya nitong naglalakad palapit dito.
Pero mali siya, dahil nang mag-umpisa siyang maglakad, kaagad na lumingon si Blaze
at nagtama ang mga mata nila.
She saw how Blaze's face lit up when he saw her.
"Hap!" Kaagad nitong pinatay ang TV saka tumayo at sinalubong siya ng yakap. "I was
waiting for your reply. Akala ko hindi ka pupunta."
Pinakita niya rito ang paper bag na dala. "Sinigang na baboy. And yes," she smiled,
"I cooked it."
"Hell, yeah!" Masayang sigaw ni Blaze saka kinuha ang paper bag sa kaniya saka
nagmamadali itong pumunta ng kusina.
Sinundan naman niya ito at himilig siya sa hamba ng pintuan ng kusina habang
pinagmamasdan ang binata na excited na naghahain sa mesa.
"Come on, let's eat." Aya nito sa kaniya nang makaupo sa hapag-kainan.
Nilapitan naman niya ang binata at pinagsaluhan nila ang niluto niya. Natutuwa siya
dahil maganang-magana si Blaze habang kumakain.
"Sleep ka again pagkatapos nating mag-eat, ha?" Aniya.
Kaagad na hindi sumang-ayon si Blaze. "No. Lalabas tayo. We'll do something fun—"
"No. You're going to tulog— I mean, sleep. Matulog ka." Aniya saka ikinuha ito ng
tubig at pinagsalin ng Fresh Juice sa isa pang baso. "Look," hinaplos niya ang
ibaba ng mata nito dahil nakatayo siya malapit rito, "you have bags under your
eyes. I don't like it."
Uminom muna ng juice si Blaze saka nag-angat ng tingin sa kaniya habang hawak ang
kamay niya at iginiya nito iyon pahaplos sa pisngi nito. "Stay?"
She frowned. "While you sleep?"
Tumango ito. "Please?"
Happy took a deep breath. "Puwede naman.
Blaze smiled. "Thanks."
Tumango at hinaplos niya ang buhok ni Blaze bago bumalik sa kinauupuan at tinapos
ang pagkain. Pagkatapos at magkatulong nilang niligpit ang kinainan.
Kapagkuwan ay tumambay sila sa salas kung saan pinagpatuloy nila ang pinapanood na
pelikula ni Blaze kanina nang dumating siya.
At nang may naalala, malakas niyang sinuntok ang tiyan ni Blaze at hindi siya
nahirapang ulitin 'yon dahil magkatabi sila sa mahabang sofa.
"Ouch!" Ang sama ng tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze. "What was that for?"
"You're gago." Sinalubong niya ng masama ring tingin ang tingin ni Blaze. "You're
not scared pala but nagpanggap ka that you are, so you can be a big baby. That
wasn't nice!"
Tumawa lang si Blaze saka nahiga sa sofa at ginawang unan ang hita niya.
"Make me sleep." Ungot nito habang nakapikit ang mga mata.
Happy pinched Blaze's nose.
"Ouch! Fuck!" Blaze opened his eyes and glared at her. "Ano na naman ang ginawa
kong mali?"
"You lied about being matatakutin." Tinaasan niya ito ng kilay.
"You already punched me for that!"
"So?" Nameywang siya, "bakit you're raising your boses?"
Ang galit na mukha ni Blaze ay napalitan ng tawa at sinapo nito ang mukha niya ang
pinanggigilan 'yon at nang hindi pa ito nakuntento, bumangon ito para pupugin ng
halik ang buong mukha at labi niya.
"Blaze! Stop it!" Mapupugto ang hininga niya dahil sa pagpupug nito ng halik sa
buong mukha niya at labi. "Blazey! Blazey! Stop!"
But Blaze wouldn't listen. "I'm sorry, baby, but you're just so adorable. This is
your fault." Pilit pa rin nitong hinahalikan ang mukha niya kahit panay ang iwas
niya at tulak dito palayo. "Kapag galit ako at nag-uusap tayo ng pagalit, huwag
kang conyo. 'Yon tuloy, nagiging marupok ako."
"Blazey! Stop it!"
Panay na ang suntok niya kay Blaze sa braso at sa likod at nang ayaw talaga nitong
lumayo sa kaniya ay sinipa niya ito.
When Blaze fell on the floor, she thought he'll be angry but he stand up and the
continued assaulting her face and lips with his kisses.
"Blazey! Stop it!"
Dahil sa inis niya, malakas niyang sinuntok si Blaze at umalis sa pagkakaupo sa

sofa at ikinuyom ang kamao sa harapan nang dibdib niya.
Blaze chuckled at her on guard position. "You sure about that?"
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "Ayaw mong mag-stop so I will beat you up nalang para
mag stop ka na."
"Okay." Blaze taunted her by raising his fingers and motioning her to attack him.
Naningkit ang mga mata niya bago ito inatake ng sunod-sunod na sipa at suntok pero
lahat iton ay nasalag nito na ikinagulat niya. Kahit nang umikot siya at
nagpakawala siya ng biglang sipa ay nasalag nito.
She was wrong, Blaze was not naïve in combat.
When Blaze returned the punches, she realized that he's an expert in hand to hand
combat. Masyadong mabilis ang kamao nito at halos hindi niya iyon makita.
Panay ang atras niya habang sunod-sunod ang pag-atake ng kamao ni Blaze sa kaniya,
lahat iyon ay naiiwasan at nasasalag niya pero nararamdaman niyang parang hindi pa
iyon ang buong lakas ni Blaze.
And because she hates backing away, she used her feet to jump on the sofa to give
her a boost before pushing her self up to give Blaze's a strong blow on his neck
using her elbow.
Pero madaling nakita ni Blaze ang atake niya at nasalag nito ang siko niya
pagkatapos ay hinawakan siya sa magkabilang pulsuhan at pinaikot siya nito paharap
dito habang ang kamay nito ay nasa likuran niya at pinipigilan nito iyon na
makawala at maatake ito.
And because he was holding her hand behind her while he's in front of her, their
bodies were touching and Blaze's face was so close to her.
"Sorry, Hap," anito saka kinindatan siya, "I won't let you beat me up this time."
Bago pa siya makasagot, sinakop na nang labi nito ang labi niya at ipinasok ang
dila sa loob ng bibig niya.
Mahinang napadaing nalang si Happy sa ginawang paghalik sa kaniya ni Blaze ng

mapusok. At hindi ito tumigil sa paghalik sa kaniya habang hindi nila habol ang
sariling hininga.
"I told you to sleep." She said while catching her own breath.
Blaze just smiled and kiss her again. This time, his hand let go of her wrist and
he cupped her face softly while he kiss her senseless.
Pinakawalan lang nito ang labi niya ng ilang segundo saka hinalikan na naman siya
na para bang ayaw nitong naghihiwalay ang mga labi nilang dalawa.
And because she likes kissing Blaze, she responded with the same need and heat.
Yumakap na rin ang mga braso niya sa leeg nito at lumaban ng halikan sa binata.
Lip to lip, tongue to tongue and mouth to mouth. They explored each other's mouth
like there's a treasure hiding inside.
Moans escaped their lips until they slowly pulled away from each other.
At nang maghiwalay ang mga labi nila, pinakatitigan siya ng matiim ni Blaze.
"I don't want to sleep," he said, "I want to kiss you."
"You just did, now sleep."
Umiling ito. "No. More kisses, please?"
"Sleep."
Blaze didn't argue with her but he moved to encircled his arms around her waist and
pulled her closer into a tight but soft embrace making her heart beat fast.
"Hap?"
Happy was still in dazed by Blaze's sweet and soft embrace. "H-hmmm?"
"Thank you."
"For?"
"For being here."
Natigilan siya at kumawala sa yakap ni Blaze ng marinig ang sinabi nito.

Pinakatitigan niya ang binata habang nagri-replay sa isip niya ang emosyon sa boses
nito ng sabihin nito ang mga salitang 'for being here'.
And when her eyes held his, there's longing in them.
That emotion, she knew it wasn't for her.
Ikinuyom niya ang kamao at malakas itong sinuntok sa tiyan.
Napaigik at napangiwi si Blaze sa ginawa niya. "Fuck!" He glared at her. "What was
that for?"
"Those words, your feelings earlier wasn't for me at hindi ba sinabi ko na sayo na
I will punch you if this happens?"
Natahimik si Blaze at nag-iwas ng tingin sa kaniya. "Sorry."

Huminga siya ng malalim saka tinawagan ang Driver niya para magpasundo.
"Don't go." Pigil sa kaniya ni Blaze.
"I have to." Sagot niya sa binata. "Hearing you say those words that weren't for me
makes me uncomfortable around you. I'm sorry. Pahinga ka nalang."
"Hap—"
"I feel like you disrespected me so I want to leave. But i'm not mad just to be
clear. I understand." Aniya na pinapaintindi kay Blaze kung bakit siya aalis. "So,
ahm, see yah?"
Pagkasabi niya niyon ay dala ang cellphone at clutch bag na lumabas siya ng bahay
nila Blaze at walang lingong-likod na naglakad siya palabas ng gate.
Hindi na niya hinintay ang Driver niya na makarating, tinawagan nalang niya ito sa
salubungin siya sa daan. Hindi niya kasi kayang magtagal doon sa loob ng bahay at
nakikita niya si Blaze dahil naaalala niya ang sinabi nito at ang emosyon nito na
hindi naman para sa kaniya.
She can still remember how he sounded earlier, when he thanked her for being there.
And the look in his eyes.
She felt insulted and disrespected. She felt used for some reason. And its all on
her. And in our situation, there's no one to blame but me.
~ Dapat nasa 3k words lang ang chapter na 'to at dapat kagabi pa ako mag-a-update.
Pero pakiramdam ko may kulang so i keep adding scenes and conversation at hindi ko
namalayan na umabot siya ng 5k words 😱 so i have to stop na muna for now 🤣🤣
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 When you get to that scene, you'll know what this means. The
Mediterranean Mansion.
CHAPTER 8
"I'M SORRY talaga, Lucky, need kasi ako ni Dad ngayon." Kagat ang labing sabi ni
Happy kay Lucky na kausap sa cellphone. "A bit of emergency lang. Next time nalang
kita samahan, okay lang?"
"Okay lang ba si Dad?" May pag-aalalang tanong ni Lucky na nasa kabilang linya. "Do
you need me there to take care of Daddy?"
"Dad is fine. Just a little flu." Aniya. "Call you later for update, okay?"
"Sige."
"Bye, Lucky."
"Bye, Ate."
Pinatay niya ang tawag at umikot patungong kusina pero natigilan ng makita ang ama
na nasa likuran niya pala at mukhang narinig ang mga sinabi niya sa kapatid.
"Dad..."
Pinakatitigan siya ng ama bago ito bumuntong-hininga. "That wasn't nice, lying to
your sister like that."
Happy felt bad making excuses to Lucky after she informed her that Blaze will
accompany them to check the taste of the food. That's why she came up with 'Dad has
a flu' excuse.
"Sorry, Dad." Aniya sa mahinang boses.
Lumapit ito sa kaniya saka hinaplos ang magulo niyang buhok dahil kababangon lang
niya at lumabas lang siya para kumuha ng tubig na maiinom ng tumawag si Lucky.
"What happened? Do you want to tell me, Daddy, Princess?"
Umiling siya saka nginitian ang ama. "I can handle it, Daddy. Magsasabi ako kapag
hindi ako okay at hindi ko na kaya."
"Okay. I know you will, I trust you, Princess." Her father smiled back. "By the
way," may inabot ito sa kaniyang sobre, "I got this from a friend last night while
I was wasting my money in the Casino. You were locked in your room when I came back
that's why I didn't bother you."
Tinanggap niya ang sobre saka binuksan iyon para tingnan ang laman.
It's an invitation to a Jewellery Auction.
Mabilis siyang nag-angat ng tingin sa ama. "Why do I get an invitation?"
Her father gave her a proud look. "Maybe because i'm looking at the most skilled
Jewellery maker in the United States?"
Inirapan niya ang ama. "Stop patronizing me, Dad. Bakit ba talaga ako invited?"
Her father sighed before telling her the truth. "I was playing poker, you know,
sometimes talking while playing, and then one of the players said something about
his wife being invited to a Jewellery Auction and he was boasting, like it's an
important thing to be invited. So I asked."
"And?" She urged her father when he paused.
"I stopped listening after the word Jewellery. I know you would love to go there,
so, I made a bet. If I lost, I will give him all the money I have that night, but
if he lost, his wife's invitation is mine. And guess what?" Her father grinned
proudly. "Your old man won!"
Napailing siya sa kuwento ng ama. "So you're gambling again?"
Her father stilled then gave her an apologetic smile. "Sorry?"
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "The next time you gamble, I swear, Daddy, I will
kick you out of my Hotel room and in our house."
"Princess! I have a game later!" Her Dad exclaimed.
"You're supposed to be sick, a flu, remember? Stay here. Gambling is never a good
thing, Daddy. I'm not happy about it." Inirapan niya ito saka pumasok siya ulit sa
kuwarto niya at ini-lock 'yon.
Kaagad namang kumatok ang ama.
"Princess, let's talk about this." Panay ang katok ng ama niya. "I'm playing poker
tonight—"
"Then pack your bags before you leave to play and rent your own room!" Sigaw niya
saka binuksan ulit ang sobreng hawak at binasa ang imbitasyon.
Buti nalang at tumigil na sa kakakatok ang ama niya.
Itinuon niya ang atensiyon sa imbitasyong hawak. Walang pangalan 'yon.
It only has 'you're invited to Contessa Vasquez's Jewellery Auction' written on top
of the scented paper, and the address and time are written below it.
Pupunta ba ako? Tanong niya sa sarili.
Huminga siya ng malalim. Maybe it would be a good idea to go to the Party and enjoy
the night. She'd been busy these past weeks because of her sister's wedding. Oras
naman na para sarili niya ang asikasuhin at aliwin ang sarili.
And she wants to see these Jewelleries that will be auctioned. She bet it's all
going to be beautiful. Lahat naman nang alahas ay maganda sa paningin niya.
Happy took a deep breath before rummaging her closet, looking for a dress to wear.
Nang makapili siya nang isusuot, ang mga dala naman niyang sapatos ang inisa-isa
niyang tingnan hanggang sa makita niya ang babagay sa damit na napili.
At dahil mamaya pa naman ang auction, pabagsak siyang nahiga sa kama bago inabot
ang cellphone na nasa bedside table at kanina pa nag-iingay.
Nang tiningnan niya kung sino ang tumatawag, bumuntong-hininga siya ng malakas bago
sinagot 'yon.
He deserves to know why she doesn't want to see him or talk to him.
"Blaze—"
"Thank you for answering my call." He sounds relieved.
"Sinagot ko lang ang call mo kasi gusto kong sabihin na, huwag ka munang mag-call
sakin? Puwede ba?"
Natahimik ang nasa kabilang linya kaya nagpatuloy siya sa pagsasalita.
"I still don't want to see you or talk to you, Blaze, because of what happened. I
still feel insulted and irritated up until this very moment. Hindi ko mabura kahit
anong pilit ko. Sorry if parang maarte ako or nagdi-demand ako ng respeto
samantalang ginusto ko naman ang mga nangyari satin. Hindi lang ako komportable na
makipag-talk sayo like before. I hope you can respect that."
"Kaya ba hindi ka sumama samin ni Lucky ngayon?" Tanong nito sa matamlay na boses
na parang walang emosyon. "Umaasa ako na kasama ka kaya sumama ako."
"Yes, kasama ka kasi kaya hindi ako sumama. Alam mo naman 'yong reason ko diba? And
just to be clear, i'm not doing and saying this so you'll do something about it.
Wala ka namang magagawa e." Happy answered honestly. "Sige, bye na."
Hindi niya hinintay ang sagot ni Blaze, pinatay niya ang tawag at napatitig siya sa
kisame ng kuwarto.
This is the right thing to do. I'm doing the right thing. For myself because I
deserve to be respected.
Too bad, she was enjoying Blaze's company. He's fun to be with. He always makes her
smile and elated. His kisses makes her feel so alive, and she doesn't really mind
if he has issues, but for him to say something to her— to feel something that was
not really for her... it insulted her.
She felt used.
Huminga siya nang malalim at ipinikit ang mga mata saka pinilit na makatulog. Hindi
siya kasi nakatulog ng maayos kagabi dahil sa mga pumapasok sa isip niya na pilit
niyang nilalabanan dahil ayaw niyang mag-isip ng negatibo.
Ngayon nalang siya babawi ng tulog.
INAYOS MUNA NI Happy ang pina-salon niyang buhok bago lumabas ng sasakyan. Kaagad
siyang napahanga sa disenyo ng mansiyon na nasa harapan niya na nagpatigil sa
paglalakad niya.
Beautiful luxury houses fascinates her because of the designs. Just like Blaze's
house. One look and she knew it was renovated because the mixture of two designs,
the old Spaniard Mansion Design and the Modern American mansion design aren't well
combined. It's like the modern design was put there to cover the old but it failed.
And this mansion in front of her, It's a Mediterranean Design Mansion. So elegant
and beautiful with red tiled roof— made of clay and brick, Arches— like in Roman
times and stucco walls. And the large, heavy wooden doors with ornate carvings
caught her attention.
And from where she stands, she can see an open space with a fountain in the centre
of the house and benches.
The flooring outside is made of terra-cotta tiles, but some are made of granite and
marble and there are limestones plastered all over the walls of the house, making
the house illuminate at night when hits by a light.
Just beautiful!
Huminga siya ng malalim at nakataas ang nuong naglakad siya palapit sa bantay na
nasa gilid ng pasilyo papasok sa malaking solar ng mansiyon— napapalibutan ng
maraming Security Guard and buong bahay— at ibinigay sa bantay na nasa entrance ang
imbitasyon niya.
"Enjoy the party, Ma'am." Nakangiting wika ng lalaki na tumangap sa imbitasyon niya
saka iminuwestra ang kamay papasok sa malaking solar na nagsilbing bulwagan kung
saan gaganapin ang Auction.
Tipid siyang ngumiti saka nakataas pa rin ang nuong naglakad papasok. Marami nang
tao, nagkakasiyahan lahat, nagkukumpulan at nag-uusap-usap, may mga ngiti sa mga
labi habang nakaupo sa kaniya-kaniyang mesa na nakapalibot sa malapad na swimming
pool at naghihintay na mag-umpisa ang auction.
Tahimik siyang umupo sa bakanteng mesa habang hawak-hawak ang ibinigay sa kaniyang
numero ng isang staff ng makapasok siya solar.
Pasimple niyang pinalibot ang tingin. Wala siyang kilala ni isa. Siguro dahil hindi
naman ito auction sa US kung saan halos lahat ng mahihilig sa alahas ay kilala niya
at nakapagpagawa na sa kaniya.
While roaming her eyes, it stopped on the gemstone— a blue diamond— in front,
inside a glass box and she can't help admiring the beauty it beholds. It's like the
stone is emitting a light from the inside and reflecting it outside stealing all
her attention.
"So beautiful..." she whispered.
"I know, right?"
Bumaling siya sa nagsalita dahil parang pamilyar sa kaniya ang boses.
Kaagad na gumuhit ang ngiti sa mga labi niya nang makilala ang nagsalita.
"Ream!" Thank God! Someone she knew!
Kaagad siyang tumayo at yumakap kay Ream dahil masaya siyang nakita ito ulit.
She knew Ream because they run in the same circle and he used to order jewelleries
from her, rare ones and the ones that are so hard to make and very expensive.
"It's been what?" Pinakawalan niya sa pagkakayakap si Ream at masaya itong

nginitian, "One, two years since we last saw each other?"
Ream let out a short laugh. "Just one."
"Oh..." her smile never left her face. "It's nice to see you again. How's the
married life?" Alam niyang ikinasal na ito dahil siya ang gumawa ng singsing nito
at ng fiancée nito.
Mas lumapad ang ngiti ni Ream sa tanong niya. "Happy... contented...

fulfilling... amazing... I can go on and on and on and you'll get bored."
Natawa siya. "I'm happy for you."
Ream chuckled, amusement in his eyes. "Yes, you are Happy."
Inirapan niya ito. "Still haven't change, I see." Luminga-linga siya kapagkuwan,
"nasaan ang wife mo?"
Sa halip na sagutin siya, manghang napatitig ito sa kaniya. "Woah, you speak
tagalog now?"
She smiled. "Still learning. My sister lives here and i'm helping her with her
wedding and all that, and I think it's a must to learn the language."
Kumunot ang nuo ni Ream na ikinuwento niya. "I thought you're an only child."
"Half sister." Her smile widens when she remembered how adorable Lucky is. "Her
name is Lucky Hart, but now, she's Lucky Quinn."
Parang nagulat si Ream nang marinig ang pangalan na sinambit niya. "Lucky Hart?"
"Yes. Why? Do you know my sister?"
"I'm not sure. My friend's fiancée's name is Lucky Hart."
"Oh. Is your friend's name Blake Vitale?"
"Yes."
"Then that's my sister." She said proudly.
Ream chuckled. "Small world."

"Indeed." She agreed.
"So... where's your wife?" Tanong niya ulit kapagkuwan. "I wanna meet her."
Ream sighed. "I'm alone tonight. Wife's pregnant and when she said no, it's a no.
I'm still in my right mind not to argue."
Natawa siya. "Takusa ka. Is my term correct?"
Si Ream naman ang natawa. "Well... maybe."
"Anong maybe?" Natatawang tanong niya saka napailing, "very halata."
Tumawa lang si Ream pero natigil ang pagtawa nito ng may makakuha sa atensiyon nito
na nasa likuran niya at kinuha nito ang atensiyon ng taong 'yon.
"Vasquez, my man!"
"Oliveros." Anang lalaki na naglalakad palapit sa kanila at nagkamay ang dalawa.

"Enjoying the party?
Nagkibit-balikat si Ream at ipinakita rito ang hawak nitong baso na may lamang
alak. "I'm enjoying."
The man named Vasquez frowned. "Really? It's boring as fuck. I shouldn't have come
here."
Napailing si Ream sa sinabi ng lalaki saka pinakilala siya. "By the way, Reigo,
this is Happy Quinn, a jewellery designer from Pennsylvania, and Happy,"
iminuwestra na naman nito ang kamay sa lalaki, "this is Reigo Vasquez. A friend of
mine and the only son of the owner of this huge fucking mansion."
"The host?" Kaagad niyang inilahad ang kamay. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Vasquez."
"I'm not the host but Likewise." Mr. Vasquez replied then he gave her a small smile
while shaking her hand, "just Reigo, Mr. Vasquez is my father."
Napangiti siya. "But you are Mr. Vasquez too."
"Yeah, but, I prefer Reigo."
"Okay."
"He's still single." Sabad ni Ream saka kinindatan siya. "Sige, maiwan ko na kayo,
may kakausapin lang akong kliyente." Then he glanced at her, "Happy, enjoy the
night."
Nakangiting tumango siya saka nabaling ulit ang atensiyon niya sa blue diamond na
nasa loob ng glass box na nasa harapan nang lahat.
"It's really pretty." Mahina niyang sambit.
"I told my Mom to sell it."
Nanlalaki ang matang napabaling siya kay Reigo. "What? You're kidding..."
"No." He looks serious alright. "Pero sabi niya, mas kaya niya akong ibenta keysa
sa bato na 'yan."
Hindi niya napigilan ang matawa sa sinabi nito. "That was harsh."
"It was." Reigo tsked before looking at her, "want some drink?"
"I would like that. Thank you."

Umalis si Reigo para kumuha ng wine para sa kaniya at ibang inumin naman para rito—
parang brandy.
"Salamat dito." Sabi niya nang tanggapin ang ibinigay nitong wine glass sa kaniya.
Reigo looked at her questioningly, "you know how to speak tagalog? I mean, I
thought you're from Pennsylvania."
"I am. I'm still learning." Nahihiya siyang ngumiti dahil alam niyang hindi pa siya
straight mag-tagalog minsan. "Kaunti pa lang. Still not straight and still with
accent."
Napatango-tango ito saka pinalibot ang tingin sa kabuonan ng solar, "this party is
boring." Anito pagkatapos sumimsim ng alak. "I don't even know why I let my mother
talked me into coming here."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Well, It's not that lively, but that," iminuwestra niya ang
kamay sa Jade, "its beautiful. It's worth my time and effort to come here. And i'm
sure the Jewellery that will be auctioned are stunning too. I can't wait."
"There is one thing more beautiful than that." Ani Reigo at nakuha nun ang interes
niya.
Nakataas ang kilay na bumaling siya rito. "Talaga? What?"
"It's not what, it's where. And since you like stones, I'm pretty sure you'll like
it. Come on." Hinawakan siya nito sa pulsuhan saka tinahak nila ang daan patungo sa
fountain na nakita niya kanina na nasa gitna ng bahay. "There." Anito saka tinuro
ang hindi kalayuang fountain kung saan sila patungo. "That's more beautiful."
"Than the blue diamond?" Umiling kaagad siya, "I don't think so."
"You'll eat your words." Ani Reigo saka iginiya siya palapit sa Fountain.
And just like what Reigo said, she did eat her words. It renders her capability to
move or speak actually.
The fountain... it's like a wishing fountain, but instead of coins, there are
stones— gemstones embedded and some are scattered on the floor of the fountain! Not
only on the floor, there are also stones ornamenting the whole fountain. And
they're shining— no, more like illuminating— because of the lights on the water
inside the fountain.
Garnet, Black Opal, Sapphire, Red beryl, Taaffeite— one of the rarest stone, Jade,
Rubies, Benitoite— considered as one of the most beautiful gems—, she can even see
few alexandrite gemstone, even diamonds! Every gemstone that she can think of are
there, in the fountain.
"Wow..." hindi niya napigilan na ilubog ang kamay sa tubig ng fountain para hawakan
at haplusin ang mga batong naroon. "These are beautiful! And they're all real!" She
pulled her hands from the water before standing up and looking at Reigo in awe,
"It's beautiful. Really stunning!"
Tipid na ngumiti lang si Reigo saka nang makita ang basa niyang kamay, may kinuha
itong panyo sa bulsa nito saka tinuyo niyo ang basa niyang kamay at braso.
Happy smiled at Reigo for drying her hand and arm. "Thank you."
"I feel like a gentleman today." He said like he's joking but he looks serious
though, "tomorrow i'll be an asshole again."
His last sentence made her laugh. "You don't really mean it."
"I do. I decided to be an asshole tomorrow." Anito sa seryoso pa ring boses.

Nangingiting napailing siya saka bumalik ulit ang tingin niya sa fountain. "I can't
believe nasa labas lang siya ng house niyo." Hindi niya maalis ang tingin sa mga
batong nagkalat sa fountain, "they're all genuine... even the diamonds. You're that
rich?"
Natawa si Reigo sa huli niyang tanong. "May parents are. My Mom likes shiny
beautiful things and she found it on gemstones. Nangongolekta siya at iyang mga
nasa fountain, 'yan 'yong mga hindi niya gusto o kaya pinagsawaan na niya."
Napatanga siya. "So tinapon niya lang 'yon sa fountain?"
Tumango si Reigo. "Kind of."
She was shocked. "Wow..."
"Yeah..." ani Reigo saka umupo ito sa naroong bench na malapit at hinayaan lang
siya nitong pagmasdan at humanga sa fountain.
Halos ilang minuto rin niyang tinitigan ang mga batong kumikinang dahil sa ilaw sa
loob ng fountain bago niya nagawang alisin ang mga mata doon at naglakad palapit
kay Reigo.
"Thank you for bringing me dito." Kahit papaano ay naaliw siya ng mga magagandang
batong nakita at nawala ang mga negatibo niyang iniisip na pilit niyang winawaksi.
Pinakatitigan siya ni Reigo bago nagsalita. "You look happy now."
Natigilan siya sa sinabi ng binata at napabaling siya rito. "Why? Hindi ba ako
masaya earlier?"
Reigo shrugged. "Masaya pero may lungkot sa mga mata mo kanina kahit nakangiti ka
nang ipakilala ka sakin ni Oliveros." Sumandal ito sa likod ng bench at lumipat ang
tingin sa fountain, "actually, kilala kita. Nandoon ako sa kuwarto ni Blake ng
pumasok ka at hinanap ang kapatid mo. Hindi mo lang ako nakita kasi tinamad akong
magpakilala sayo."
Kaya pala mabait ito sa kaniya. Napatango-tango siya kapagkuwan ay napangiti sa

huling sinabi nito. "May tao palang nata-tired na magpakilala?"
"Yes. Me." Ani Reigo saka tumingin sa kaniya. "You and Blaze, huh?"
Kumunot ang nuo niya, "paano mo—" umiling siya, "no, we're not together, if 'yon
ang ibig mong sabihin."
"Hindi kayo?" May gulat sa boses ni Reigo. "That's not how I see it. I mean, I saw
him look at you and I know that look. Marami akong kaibigan na ganun tingnan sa
asawa nila."
Blaze looked at me like that because I remind him of his ex.
Umiling siya. "You're mistaken. Walang kami. We're just being nice sa isa't-isa."
Tumingin siya sa fountain para umiwas ng tingin dito pero bumalik pa rin ang tingin
niya sa binatang nakaupo dahil may gusto siyang itanong. "Kilala mo ba si Blaze?
Like close kayo?"
"Not really." Sagot nito at bahagyang umiling, "hindi kasi kami palaging nagkikita
o nagkakausap, pag may nangangailangan lang ng tulong sa isa sa mga kaibigan namin
kami nagkikita-kita. We have the same circle of friends that's why. Mas malapit
siya sa mga basagulero naming kaibigan. Sila Phoenix, Titus, Nate, Khairro, Andrius
at sa iba pang masasakit ang ulo at mga baliw."
Bahagyang namilog ang mata niya sa gulat sa narinig. "Basagulero pala si Blaze?
Hindi halata."
"You have no idea." Natawa si Reigo na para bang may alam ito na hindi niya alam.
"Wala ka talang kaidi-ideya kung sino siya? Kung sino ang magkambal na 'yon?"
Naguguluhang umiling siya. "Sino ba sila?"
"Ask them." Ani Reigo, "its their story, not for me to tell. Sorry, it's respect
and all that shit."
Tumango siya. "I understand."
Tumayo si Reigo mula sa pagkakaupo saka tumingin sa bulwagan, "let's go back, looks
like the auction is starting."
Tumango si Happy at magkatabi silang naglakad ni Reigo pabalik sa pinagdadausan ng

auction. Akala niya ihahatid lang siya nito sa lamesa niya pero nagulat siya at
natuwa na rin ng samahan siya nito sa inuukupang mesa.
"Mind if I stay?" Reigo asked.
Happy shook her head. "No, not at all."
Reigo smiled before glancing at Ream who also sat on their table.
"Do you mind sharing the table?" Ream asked her and Reigo.
Sabay naman silang umiling ni Reigo at tumingin sa platform na nasa harapan kung
nasaan ang emcee na iniimporma ang lahat na mag-uumpisa na.
And the auction started.
Beautiful Jewellery after Jewellery. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and

more. Lahat magaganda pero walang nakakuha sa atensiyon niya. Walang nakapagpataas
nang kamay niya para bumili.
"Your mother has beautiful collections." Aniya kay Reigo.

Reigo just hummed. Halatang hindi ito interesado sa nagaganap na auction.
"Hey, you two." Ani Ream na kinuha ang atensiyon nila. "Let's take a picture."
Pumayag naman sila ni Reigo, pero kinailangan ni Reigo na lumipat ng upuan, sa tabi
niya, para pasok silang tatlo sa screen ng cellphone nito.
Happy smiled, Reigo did— a little twitch of the lips— and Ream was grinning.
"Thanks." Pangiti-ngiting sabi ni Ream matapos silang mag-picture at may ginawa ito
sa cellphone nito. "... and sending."
Seconds later, Reigo took out his phone from his pocket and frowned at Ream. "Bakit
mo sinend sa Jumbo Hotdog Club?"
Ngumiti lang ng makahulugan si Ream saka ibinalik ang atensiyon sa auction.
Ganun din ang ginawa niya.
Ilang alahas pa ang binenta na hindi nakakuha sa atensiyon niya hanggang sa nakita
niya ang sunod na ibebenta.
It's not really a Jewellery but it caught her attention.
"A keychain, made of gold, and is also a can opener. With small cut of diamond
ornamenting the edges, and, even the keychain holder is made of gold, Ladies and
Gentlemen. The bidding will start at two million!" Anang emcee.
At natagpuan nalang ni Happy ang kamay na nakataas habang hawak ang numero niya.
"Two million to the lady who's holding the number thirty!" Anang emcee.
Kaagad na may nagtaas ng numero para labanan siya. Lalaki 'yon. "2.5 Million!"
Itinaas niya ulit ang kamay. "3 Million."
"3.5 Million!" Sigaw ng lalaki sa na nasa kanang bahagi ng solar.
She raised her number again. "4 Million."
"5 Million!" Sigaw ulit ng lalaki na nasa kanang bahagi ng solar.
"6 Million." Laban niya.
"6.5 Million!"
Patuloy siyang lumaban. "7 Million!"
"7.5 Million!" Hindi rin papatalo ang kalaban niya.
Tumayo siya at nakangiting nagsalita. "10 Million."
Lahat natahimik, walang nagsalita hanggang sa narinig niya ang boses ng emcee.
"Ten Million! Going once..." everyone is silent. "Going twice!" Still quiet. "Sold
to the beautiful lady who's holding the number thirty!"
Lahat nagpalakpakan at bumalik naman siya sa pagkakaupo at natigilan ng makitang

hindi makapaniwalang nakatingin sa kaniya si Ream at Reigo.
"Really? Ten million for a keychain and a can opener?" Reigo looked at her
absurdly. "Hell..."
"Hindi ako magugulat kung lalaki ang bibili nun, pero ikaw?" Parang hindi
makapaniwala si Ream sa ginawa niya, "anong gagawin mo sa keychain na 'yon?"
Nginitian lang niya ang dalawa saka ibinalik ulit ang atensiyon sa auction hanggang
sa matapos 'yon. Samantalang ang dalawa ay busy sa cellphone. Si Ream panay ang
tawa habang si Reigo naman ay hindi maipinta ang mukha.
She wanted to ask what's happening but it's none of her business so she stayed
silent, until Reigo showed her something on his phone.
It's a group chat and it's name was 'Jumbo Hotdog Club' making her frown.
Blaze Vitale: Touch Happy @ReigoVasquez and i'll kill you. You know me.
Blaze sounded possessive of her. It should have made her felt giddy with happiness,
but for some reason, his possessiveness irritated her.
Why?
Nakatingin pa rin siya sa screen ni Reigo habang nagta-type ito nang reply kaya
nabasa niya ang sinagot nito kay Blaze.
Reigo Vasquez: @BlazeVitale Bago ka mang-angkin at handang pumatay, alam mo na ang

dapat mong gawin. And i'll touch her if she lets me, because she's not yours to
begin with.
When Reigo hit send, he glanced at her apologetically. "I hope you don't mind what
I said. If it disrespects you in any way, tell me."
Umiling siya saka tipid na ngumiti. "It's okay. Totoo naman ang sinabi mo. I'm not
his."
"And that makes you sad." Pansin ni Reigo.
Sasagot sana siya ng makita niyang gumalaw ang group chat nito.
Someone sent a picture of her and Reigo while talking closely. And it's none other
than Ream Oliveros!
Bago pa niya matanong si Ream kung anong ginagawa nito, mabilis itong umalis at
hindi na nagpakita sa kanila.
Napailing nalang siya saka tinakpan ng kamay niya ang screen ng cellphone ni Reigo
nang mag-umpisa iyong gumalaw dahil sa mga chat na sunod-sunod na nagsidatingan.
"It's private." Aniya saka nginitian ito.
Reigo looked at her with admiration in his eyes. "You're different. Good
different."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Bakit palagi niyong sinisabi 'yan? I'm not different, trust
me."
"You are." May pinalidad na sabi ni Reigo, "Maybe because you grew up in the States
or maybe, that's who you really are. I like it."
"Thank you."
Reigo smiled at her. "You're welcome."
Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga saka maingat na ibinuga iyon, "may question pala
ako. Nuong isang araw pa siya nagko-cause ng chaos sa isip ko at ayoko nang chaos
like this in my head right now because it's making me grumpy and a liar and I don't
want that. It's nakakapagod. And I just want to hear ng ibang opinion, an unbiased
opinion about this matter. Kapag kasi ang family ko ang ini-ask ko, kakampi sila
sakin. I hope its okay kung mag-a-ask ako sayo?"
Reigo nodded. "Go on."

Humugot ulit siya ng malalim na hininga bago nagtanong. "Ahm... I have a woman
friend who's with a man who reminds her of her ex-boyfriend... and, ahm, this man
knows about this issue but chose not to make a big deal out of it—"
"Then that man is an idiot." Sabi ni Reigo na hindi man lang pinatapos ang kuwento
niya.
Napaawang ang labi niya kay Reigo. "W-what?" I'm an idiot?
"That man is an idiot." Ulit nito saka nalukot ang mukha. "I mean, he should know
that your friend, this woman, is just being with him because he remind her of her
ex. That's downright insulting and its called rebound. It's never a good thing."
Nagbaba siya ng tingin. "I know, right..."
"Yeah, and now you look sadder." Nasa boses ni Reigo na parang nagsisisi ito sa
opinyong ibinigay.
Pinilit niyang ngumiti saka ibinalik ulit ang tingin kay Reigo, "i'm okay. Thank
you for answering my question."
Nailang siya ng pinakatitigan siya ni Reigo na parang binabasa ang emosyon sa mukha
niya na hindi niya kayang itago, "this woman friend of yours... is this you?"
"No." Mabilis siyang umiling.
Reigo frowned. "Then you're the man? I mean, you look sadder than earlier— oh,
fuck, it's you and Blaze. Tama ako, di'ba? I mean, I heard that Blaze's ex-fiancée
died eleven years ago and maybe you remind him of her?"
Umawang ang labi niya sa nalaman. "S-She's dead?" All along she thought the woman
is alive! "H-how?"
Reigo shrugged. "I don't know, i'm not sure how she died. As I said, we're not
really that close."
Happy was unmoving even after a long minute. She was shocked to the core.
The woman is dead but Blaze still loves her? Jesus Christ! "Then i'm a
replacement?" Pabulong niyang tanong sa sarili pero narinig naman siya ni Reigo.
"I don't know. Ask him."
Napatitig siya kay Reigo. "You're right. 'Yan ang pinakamadaling gawin, actually.
Tanungin siya."
It was Reigo's turn to be shock. "Gagawin mo talaga ang suggestion ko? I was just
kidding."
"Yes, I will." Aniya na tumango pa, "less overthinking and no complications. Its
easier than assuming and thinking negatively."
The shock on Reigo's face was replaced by amazement. "You're really one hell of a
woman."
That put a small smile on her lips. "Thank you." Tumingin siya sa orasang pambisig,
"it's getting late. Uwi na ako. Thanks for everything, especially the talk. I
appreciate it."
Tumango lang si Reigo saka sinamahan siya munang bayaran ang keychain na binili— na
bukas pa ipapadala sa kaniya dahil 'yon ang gusto niya para iwas kaba na baka may
hinding maganda mangyari sa daan— pagakatapos ay sinamahan din siya ni Reigo
palabas ng malapad na solar ng mansiyon patungo sa kung saan nakaparada ang
sasakyan niya at naghihintay ang driver niya.
"Ingat." Ani Reigo kapagkuwan ay kumunot ang nuo nito na parang may naisip. "Ihatid
nalang kaya kita?" Anito. "Don't worry, wala akong gagawing masama sayo. I swear."
"Hindi ako worried." Aniya saka mahinang tumawa, "sigurado akong I can beat you up
if you do something funny but my answer is no. Good man naman ang driver ko. And
careful driver siya."
Tumango si Reigo at ito na ang nagbukas sa pinto ng backseat ng sasakyan para sa

kaniya. "Well, Good night, Miss Quinn." Ani Reigo saka tipid siyang nginitian. "I
will not ask if you enjoy the party because it was boring as hell. Admiring stones
and golds are not really my thing."
Happy let out a short laugh. "The jewelleries are beautiful. Tell your Mom I
enjoyed the auction and I will wait for my keychain to be delivered to me." Inisang
hakbang niya ang pagitan nila ni Reigo saka hinalikan ito sa pisngi. "Salamat for
everything. Have a good night too."
Tumango si Reigo at inalalayan pa siyang makasakay sa sasakyan at maingat nitong

isinara ang pinto niyon.
Masaya siya habang paalis sa mansiyon ng mga Vasquez, pero habang tumatagal ang
biyahe nila pabalik sa Hotel, pilit na pumapasok sa isip niya ang mga negatibong
bagay na pilit niyang iwinawaksi.
I'm a replacement.
Happy keeps on pushing the thought away because of her no overthinking rule, but it
won't go away. It keeps on coming back... and it's haunting her mind.
And she's scared... scared because it's not only her mind that's in chaos... her
heart— its in chaos too.
~ Dapat kagabi pa 'to pero natapos ko after midnight na at inaantok na ako 😅

anyways, comment down your feels. Don't be shy, we're all innocent here ❤️
Happy Birthday, EUWAMFE 'Febby' MILAY ❤️
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CHAPTER 9
KAAGAD NA kinuha ni Blaze ang cellphone na nasa ibabaw ng center table ng tumunog
'yon. Umaasa siyang galing 'yon kay Happy, pero nang buksan niya ang cellphone,
chat lang pala 'yon sa Jumbo Hotdog Club. Gusto niyang itapon ang cellphone dahil
sa inis na nararamdaman pero natagpuan nalang niya ang sarili na binubuksan ang
group chat nilang magkakaibigan kasi naka-'tag' siya sa isang mensahe doon.
Ream Oliveros: @BlazeVitale I have another picture. Wanna see?
Nagtatagis ang bagang niya habang nagta-type ng reply niya.

Blaze Vitale: @ReamOliveros 🖕🏻 fuck you!
Ream Oliveros: 🤣🤣🤣
Hindi na siya nag-reply dahil alam niyang ginagalit lang siya ni Oliveros pero
dahil gago itong kaibigan, personal siyang pinadalhan ng mensahe.
A picture of Happy and Vasquez, in the parking lot, and Happy was kissing Vasquez
on the cheek.
Blaze felt his blood boil. He saw red. His hand trembled in anger before throwing
his phone on the wall.
"Fuck!" Galit niyang sigaw. "Fuck!"
"Blaze!" Ang Mommy niya iyon na nakita pala ang ginawa niya. "What the hell?! Ano
bang nangyayari sayo?"
He was livid. He can feel his anger consuming him and when he's like this... he's
dangerous.
Sa halip na sumagot, umalis siya sa salas at tinungo ang likuran ng bahay nila.
Isa-isa niyang hinubad ang damit, itinira lang ang Boxer short saka lumusong siya
sa swimming pool.
Blaze tried calming himself by swimming, from left to right, back and forth. Wala
siyang pakialam kahit nakaramdam na siya nang pagod at pangangawit ng braso at
hita. He keeps on paddling his arms and kicking his feet until he could no longer
move in exhaustion.
Until he felt his body sinking. And he didn't move his body to resurface. Hinayaan
niya lang na malunod siya at pinikit lang niya ang mga mata.
Blaze hold his breath for a couple of minutes before he found himself floating on
the pool... just floating, uncaring, unfeeling, unmoving and looking at the clear
blue sky.
Blaze close his eyes, begging his mind not to torture him anymore but his mind
wouldn't listen.
'Sinagot ko lang ang call mo kasi gusto kong sabihin na huwag ka munang mag-call
sakin? Puwede ba?'
Kumuyom ang kamao niya.
'I still don't want to see you or talk to you, Blaze.'
'Hindi lang ako komportable na makipag-talk sayo like before.'
Mas dumiin ang pagpikit niya sa mga mata.
'Kasama ka kaya hindi ako sumama.'
'I feel like you disrespected me so I want to leave.'
Inilubog ulit ni Blaze ang katawan sa swimming pool hanggang sa hindi na siya
makahinga, saka lang siya umahon na naman at hinayaan ang sarili na lumutang lang.
'I still don't want to see you or talk to you, Blaze.'
'Hindi lang ako komportable na makipag-talk sayo like before.'
"Fuck..." mahina niyang bulong habang nakatitig sa kalangitan. "I wanna see her...
Happy..."
Nagtatagis ang bagang na gumalaw siya at umahon sa swimming pool saka kinuha ang
tuwalya na naka-sampay sa recliner na nasa gilid lang nang pool at intinapi iyon sa
beywang niya.
Blaze didn't dry himself so he was still dripping wet when he entered the house and
his Mom was waiting with her arms crossed over her chest.
"Blaze, mag-usap tayo."
Napatitig siya sa ina. Alam niya kung anong gusto nitong pag-usapan. "Wala ako sa
mood, Mom."
"Blaze..." lumapit ito sa kaniya saka masuyo siyang pinakatitigan, "ako ang Mommy
mo at kahit maraming taon akong nawala, kilala ko ang mga anak ko... kilala kita...
alam kong may problema ka. Please tell me something, i'm worried."
Blaze let his emotion out. Hinayaan niyang makita nang ina niya ang halo-halong
emosyon na bumabaliw sa kaniya.
"Look at me, Mom, and tell that it's gonna be okay... please, tell me i'm gonna be
just fine... tell me... tell me..." napasabunot niya sa basang buhok habang
nagtatagis ang bagang, "i'm trying really hard... i'm trying, Mom, I was okay— I
felt okay... because of her... I was able to sleep and to smile and be genuinely
hap—hap— fuck it! I can't even say that word because of her. And it's all my fault.
I slipped, Mom. I disrespected her and she's mad at me. I know they're different,
but it's still hard sometimes, but i'm trying really hard... I am... truly... I
am... can't she see it? Why does she had to go around kissing someone and dating
someone and just— fuck! I don't even know why i'm angry. I don't even know why i'm
a mess because she won't talk to me. She's not my Cassie... she's not my love,
she's just Cassie's look alike, but seeing her happy with other man... I can't
stand it— I was livid."
"Blaze..." masuyong sinapo nang ina niya ang pisngi niya saka pinakatitigan siya.
"I'm glad that you finally accepted that Happy and Cassie are two different person,
but don't be angry at Happy for being happy with other man— for kissing and dating
someone. It's her life and you can't stop her unless you two have a relationship."
He stilled. "Relationship..." he whispered, "no, we don't have that..."
"Then don't blame or be mad at her." Anang ina niya, "wala siyang kasalanan sayo at
karapatan niyang gawin kung anong gusto niyang gawin. She grew up in the States,
Blaze, she has different values than us, than you— than Cassie. Para sa kaniya,
baka isang simpleng halik lang 'yon at walang malalim na dahilan—"
"I was her first kiss, Mom." His jaw tightened in irritation. "That kiss... was not
nothing."
Nagtatagis ang bagang na umalis siya sa harapan ng ina at nilampasan ito. Alam
niyang hindi siya dapat magalit sa ina niya pero kumulo bigla ang dugo niya dahil
sa sinabi nitong wala lang para kay Happy ang halik na 'yon.
It was not nothing!

Happy was just mad at him... that was why she was dating and kissing Vasquez.
That's it... that's all!
Tinungo niya ang kuwarto saka nagbihis pagkatapos ay binalikan niya ang cellphone
sa salas na sira na.
Binasura niya ang sirang cellphone, maliban sa simcard niya, saka lumabas ng bahay
at sumakay sa kotse niya.
Then he went to the nearest mall to buy a new phone. And on his way home, he
stopped over Happy's Hotel to see Happy... to talk to her.
But he was surprise to see Vasquez outside the Hotel— talking to Happy.
And Happy... she's smiling. She seems... happy. Even without him, she's happy.
While without her, he can focus and was a mess!
Blaze gritted his teeth when he saw Happy held Vasquez's hand and pulled him inside
the Hotel while they happily converse with each other.
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa manibela sa nakita kasabay nang pagdidilim nang paningin
niya.
He was livid... and he didn't think twice.
He drove his car fast and furious and slammed it against Vasquez's Cadillac.
Paulit-ulit niyang binangga ang sasakyan ni Vasquez nang walang habas hanggang sa
sirang-sira na 'yon pero hindi pa rin nabawasan ang galit na nararamdaman niya.
So he just drove away. Baka kapag nakita niya si Vasquez na lumabas ng Hotel ni
Happy, sagasaan niya ito hanggang sa malagutan ito nang hininga.
Kilala niya ang sarili niya. Alam niyang sa emosyong nararamdaman niya sa sandaling
'yon, hindi siya mangingiming tapusin ang buhay nito.
And he hates to kill a friend.
"COME ON IN." Magiliw na aya ni Happy kay Reigo papasok sa Hotel Room na inuukupa.
"Why ikaw ang nag-carry ng parcel? I thought your mother will send it sakin gamit
ang courier? I don't want to abala anyone."
Nilingon niya si Reigo nang hindi ito umimik at nakatitig ito sa kaniya habang
nakataas ang sulok ng labi.
"What?" She asked, frowning.
"May nakapag-sabi na ba sayo na ang conyo mo magsalita?" Tanong nito na parang may
pigil na ngiti sa mga labi.
Natigilan siya sa tanong nito saka napangiti ng maalala kung sino ang nagsabi niyon
sa kaniya. "Yes. Mayroon na. And i'm sorry if i'm conyo— I actually learn the
meaning ng conyo kasi I asked Google— nagli-learn pa kasi ako ng language niyo and
i'm still not diretso magsalita sometimes. But malapit na ako." Napangiwi siya. "I
think."
Nakangiting tumango lang si Reigo saka inilapag ang dala nitong box sa centre table
ng salas.
"Thank you sa pagdala ng keychain ko." Wika niya.
Reigo nodded before glancing at the door and to her. "Sayang kasi kung mawala, ten
million pa naman 'yan."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Salamat again."
Tumango si Reigo at hindi nagsalita pero hindi naman ito gumalaw para magpaalam o
umalis.
Hanggang sa lumabas ang Daddy niya sa kuwarto nito at natigilan ito ng makita si
Reigo.
"May bisita pala tayo." Anang ama niya saka naglakad palapit sa kanila ni Reigo.
Kaagad na inilahad ni Reigo ang kamay sa ama niya para magpakilala. "Sir, I'm Reigo
Vasquez, friend of Happy."
Tinanggap naman ng ama niya ang pakikipagkamay ni Reigo. "Dominick Quinn, Happy's
father." Tipid lang na ngumiti ang ama niya saka bumaling sa kaniya, "i'll be in
the Restaurant downstairs. I want to taste their dessert. Call if you need
anything. And no, Princess, I didn't gamble last night. I was a good boy."
Happy chuckled before kissing her father on the cheek, "thank you, Daddy."
"Yeah, yeah." Anang ama niya saka lumabas nang kuwarto.
Saka lang niya hinarap si Reigo nang makalabas ang ama. "Want to have tanghalian
with me?" Tanong niya.
Reigo nodded with a small smile on his lips. "Sure. Downstairs?"
"Nope." Tinuro niya ang nagsisilbing kusina ng Hotel room niya. "I cooked Tinolang
Manok, one of sikat na Filipino dish. Dad said it's masarap."
For the first time since they met, Reigo chuckled. "You're cute."
"Thanks."
Mahinang tumatawa pa ring pinaunlakan ni Reigo ang imbitasyon niya ritong kumain.
Nag-uusap sila ng kung ano-ano lang habang pinagsasaluhan nila ang nilutong
tinolang manok.
And to Happy's delight, Reigo was fun to talk to.
"So alam mo how to cook?" Tanong niya sa binata.
Tumango ito. "I became independent at the age of seventeen since I studied on the
States so I have to learn to do everything myself."
"Me too." She chuckled, "well, I was in coma when I was seventeen, so ahm, I learn
to do things on my own after I woke up and I was already nineteen at the time. Need
kong mag-take ng series of test so i'll be able to attend college without going
through Elementary, Middle School and High School. After kong magising from coma,
Dad buried me with books and lots of books because I have so much to learn for my
tests and i'm the only one who can help myself pass."
Reigo was looking at her in shock. "You were in a coma?"
Tumango. "Since I was four. Fifteen years in coma."
"The hell..." Reigo blinked in shock, "how does it feel like? I mean, what
happened?"
"I got really sick and fell into coma. It runs in the Family, my great-grandmother
was so sick as well and fell into a coma for years. Sabi ng Dad ko it was a miracle
that I woke up, hindi siya nag-hope na magigising pa ako but ayaw niya akong i-let
go. Sabi niya it was a torture seeing me na ganun but he didn't let the Doctors
disconnect me from the life-support machine because he believes that only God can
take lives and because of his faith, i'm alive." Happy sighed at the memory. "Nang
magising ako, everything is new, everyone is a stranger. I have to learn how to
walk after I woke up. I have to learn how to read and how to write and it was
confusing and all. Pero I got through it because like my Daddy always says, i'm
brilliant." She grinned proudly, "i have a slight, just slight, photographic
memory." She chuckled. "Kaya it was easy for me to learn because of that."
"I was right." Reigo smiled. "You're one hell of a woman."
That put a wide smile on her lips. "And again, thank you."
Natawa si Reigo saka tinulungan siyang magligpit ng pinagkainan nila pagkatapos

habang nag-uusap pa rin sila.
"— at nang malaman mong may kapatid ka pala rito, kaagad kang pumunta rito?"
Nakangiti siyang tumango. "Yes. I always wanted a sister. At heto na siya. I will
never miss this chance to be with her and meet her and be a big sister to her."
Reigo's face softened at what she said. "You're a good person, Happy. I'm glad I
met someone like you."
Happy just nod her head and continued cleaning the dining table while Reigo was
busy putting back the plates on the plate holder.
Tahimik silang dalawa ni Reigo ng mag-ingay ang cellphone nito na kaagad naman
nitong sinagot.
It wasn't a call or a text— it was a video call.
And Reigo's phone is so noisy. Ang daming boses ng lalaki na sabay-sabay na

nagsasalita na wala nang maintindihan ang makakarinig niyon.
Pero hindi pinatay ni Reigo ang video call nito kahit magulo ang mga kausap nito.
Parang sanay na ito sa ingay na naririnig dahil parang hindi ito apeketado.
At dahil sa ingay ng mga ito, hindi niya maiwasang marinig ang usapan nang mga ito
dahil hindi naman gumamit ng headset si Reigo.
"—manglilibre nga si sintu-sinto!"
"Bakit? Nakapagtataka!"
"Wala akong pakialam! Basta manglilibre siya, talo-talo na!"
"Saan ba? Kung BBQ 'yan at Beer, ihahanda ko na ang Helicopter ko. Pupunta kami ni
T diyan."
"Hell, yeah! I miss the Barbecue!"
"Sama ako!"
"Alis na ba tayo?"
"Fuck! I hate being away!"
"Fuck!"
"Fuck!
"Holy fu— my Princess Kisses, go to Mommy. Daddy is talking to his friends... go,
we'll play later."
"Gusto mo papuntahin ko riyan ang anak ko?"
"Fuck you, Wolkzbin!"
"Vasquez, magsalita ka naman riyan." Parang boses iyon ni Ream, hindi siya
sigurado.
Tipid namang sumagot si Reigo. "Hi. Tinatamad akong magsalita."
Napalatak ang mga kausap nito.
"Palagi ka nalang ganiyan, kapag hindi ka MIA, SIA ka naman."
"Gago! Nagpapauso ka na naman nang abbreviation mo, Sanford. Manahimik ka nga!
"Mauna kang tumahimik, Sudalga."
"I know what MIA means, but SIA, what is that?" Tanong ni Reigo.
"MIA is missing in action. SIA is silent in action."
"Shut up, Sanford! Fuck you ka."
"Manahimik kayo!"
Pero walang nanahimik, patuloy ang pag-iingay nang lahat.
"Vasquez, nasaan ka ba?" Parang boses ulit 'yon ni Ream. "May pagkain pa ba sa
bahay niyo? Masarap yong pagkain niyo sa party. May natira pa ba, pa-take out naman
kami."
Napailing si Reigo. "Wala ako sa bahay nila Mommy, hindi ko alam kung mayroon pa."
"Bakit nasaan ka ba?"
"I, ahm, somewhere." Sagot ni Reigo.
"Pakita mo nga samin kung nasaan ka." May pagdududang sabi ng isa sa kausap nito.
"Baka nasa ibang bansa ka na naman at tinakasan mo na naman kami at hindi ka naman
a-attend sa meeting natin doon sa Barbecue-han mamaya."
Reigo tsked before tapping something on his phone while walking towards the
Kitchen's window to show his friends that he's still in the country.
"Back up! Back up!" Biglang sigaw ng isa sa kausap nito. "Is that a woman I saw?!"
"It's a woman!"
"Fuck! A woman!"
Natigilan siya sa narinig at napatitig kay Reigo na humihingi ng pasensiya na

tumingin sa kaniya.
"Sorry." He mouthed.
"Fuck! Kinakausap mo ba 'yong lalabs mo, Reigo?"

"Fuck you, Oliveros." Biglang sabi ni Reigo.
"Wait— I know that woman. Is that Happy Quinn?"
"Yes, it is!"
"Yep. That's her!"
"What are you doing with her, Vasquez?"
Reigo sighed. "She cooked Tinolang Manok and I had lunch with her. That's all,
lunatics—"
"—wait, where did Blaze go?"
Happy stilled when she heard that name. Blaze.
"Pinatay yata ang video call niya."
"Bakit naman—"
"Bye, Lunatics." Ani Reigo. "Uuwi ako mamaya sa BV para sa Barbecue." Pagkatapos ay
tinapos nito ang pakikipag-video chat saka humarap sa kaniya. "I'm so sorry about
that. Maiingay talaga ang mga kaibigan ko. Pasensiya na talaga."
"It's okay." She smiled.
Ibinalik ni Reigo sa bulsa ang cellphone saka nagpaalam na sa kaniya. "I have to
go, may appointment ako. Maraming salamat sa masarap na tanghalian."
"Welcome."
"Sa uulitin." Anito na nakangiti saka may iniabot sa kaniyang calling card, "if you
need anything, don't hesitate to call me."
Nakangiting tinanggap niya ang calling card nito.
"May gagawin ka ba mamaya?" Kapagkuwan ay tanong ni Reigo, "Dinner is on me. Later.

Makabawi man lang ako sa masarap na tanghaliang niluto mo."
"Sige. Dinner. Salamat for praising my cooking."
Bigla nalang natawa ng mahina si Reigo saka nagpaalam sa kaniya ulit bago naglakad
palabas ng Hotel room niya.
Hindi nag-isang minuto mula nang makaalis si Reigo ay pumasok ang ama niya.
She smiled. "How's the dessert—"

"Anong nangyari kay Blaze?" Biglang tanong ng ama niya na ikinagulat niya, lalo na
ang emosyon sa mukha nito. Para itong iritado. "Bakit iba na ang kasama mo ngayon?"
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Dad, Reigo is a friend."
"I know, he seems like a good kid. Mukha namang okay at mabait pero sa opinyon ko
lang, Princess, mas mabait at mas okay si Blaze para sakin keysa sa kaniya. And
Blaze seems like a good man." His father started walking towards his room. "It's
just my opinion, Princess."
Napatingin nalang si Happy sa pinto ng kuwarto ng ama na isinara nito ng makapasok

doon.
Naiwan siyang nakatigagal sa salas, tinatanong ang sarili kung anong nakain ng
Daddy niya at namili ito bigla kahit hindi naman ito pinapapili.
Happy was dragged out from her reverie when her phone rang.
Pinulot niya ang cellphone na nasa centre table saka sinagot ang tawag ni Blaze.
"Why did you ca—"
"We need to talk." Ani Blaze sa walang emosyong boses. "And I won't take no for an
answer, Happy."
She took a deep breath. "Okay. Where mo like na mag-talk?"
"Remember when you got lost? The same café. Tonight. Hihintayin kita dun—"
"I can't." Aniya, "i have a dinner appointment with Reigo tonight."
Natahimik si Blaze sa kabilang linya bago ito bumulong, mahina 'yon pero sapat na
para marinig niya.
"Can't you chose me?"
Happy pressed her lips together. "I already said yes to Reigo, Blaze."
"Bawiin mo."
"Ayoko." Aniya sa may diing boses. "Naka-oo na ako kay Reigo. Nakakahiya naman sa
kaniya. At ako yong kind ng tao na doesn't like to back out on my word. Is it okay
if bukas nalang tayo mag-talk?"
Natahimik si Blaze ng ilang segundo bago nagsalita. "Is it true?"
She frowned. "What true?"
"That you cooked and you two dined together?"

"Yes. Why are you asking?"
"Kasi hindi ko matanggap na ginagawa mo sa kaniya ang mga ginawa mo para sakin.
Hindi ko gusto na siya ang kasama mo at hindi ako. Nagagalit ako kasi masaya ka
kahit wala ako, samantalang ako, nababaliw na sa kakaisip sayo."
Happy's face saddened. "I'm sorry if I made you feel that way, Blaze. Let's talk
about it tomorrow, okay? We'll figure something out about our situation and we'll
do something about it. Pero tomorrow na, please?"
Blaze was silent for a couple of seconds before he whispered, "okay. Tomorrow. I'll
see you."
"Sige." Malumanay ang boses niya habang kausap ang binata. "Bye, Blaze. See you
tomorrow."
Pagkasabi niyon ay pinatay niya ang tawag at napatitig sa kawalan.
Tomorrow. I'll see Blaze tomorrow. And she's hoping that tomorrow, after their
talk, she can finally stop the chaos in her mind... and in her heart.
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CHAPTER 10
DINNER WITH Reigo was fun. They talk about everything they can talk about. From
College life to work and he even indulge her to talk about Jewelleries even when he
doesn't really understand her fascination on gemstones and golds. He tried
understanding her words, but always failed.
Hanggang sa matapos silang kumain at makalabas sila ng Restaurant ay nag-uusap pa

rin sila.
"—so you have lots of friends?"
Tumango si Reigo. "Hindi naman kami lahat close. Lampas trenta yata kaming
magkakaibigan."
"Wow..." that stunned her. That was a large group of friends.
"Yes. Wow." Reigo chuckled. "But in that circle of friends, there are group of
close friends. 'Yong parang, oo, kaibigan mo silang lahat pero sila 'yong mas ka-
close mo."
Umiling siya. "Hindi ko gets." Pag-amin niya. "Wala akong large number of
kaibigan."
"It's like this," Reigo explained further, "there are thirty-five of us... I think.
Lahat kami magkakaibigan, pero may sari-sarili kaming grupo ng kaibigan— still in
our circle of friends— na mas close namin. Example, me, i'm close with Ream,
Andrius, Thorn and more but i'm not really close with the Vitale Twins, the
basagulero's I told you about and some even though we're friends."
That's confusing. "Paano kayo nag-stay friends if you're not that close?" Tanong
niya.
"Respect." Simpleng sagot ni Reigo.
Tumaas ang dalawa niyang kilay. "That's it?"
"Yes. We respect each other's individuality. At kung kaya naming sabayan, doon kami
nagiging malapit. We have these three rules... silent rules that we know by heart
and that's what keeps our friendship intact and strong through the years."
She was amazed. " 'Yong mga ikinuwento mo earlier to me, it's amazing and it
actually makes me want to have kaibigan like yours."
Reigo chuckled while shaking his head. "Trust me, I have crazy friends. Raine,
Tyron Zapanta's wife even call our friendship a Gang— once you go in, you can't go
out. While Faith, Yilmaz's wife called our friendship a fraternity or some sort.
And Ruth, Beckett's wife call our friendship a Lunatic Club."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Even if it's a gang, a fraternity or a club... it's still
friendship."
Reigo nodded with a smile. "Respect, no killing, just beating and insulting and the
last one is one for all and all for one— problema at laban ng isa, problema at
laban naming lahat. That's our three silent rules. But the last one doesn't apply
to everyone. May mga kaibigan kasi kaming matitigas ang ulo, ayaw humingi ng tulong
at niri-respeto namin 'yon pero nakahands kami, para kapag dumating na siya sa
puntong hihingi na siya ng resbak, handa kaming ibigay yon sa kaniya."
kaniya."
Kumunot ang nuo niya sa isang sinabi nitong salita na hindi niya naintindihan.
"What's resbak?"
"Fight back, I think."
"Oh." Napatango-tango siya. "You know, you have so maraming slangs na words. Yong
iba I don't get it."
Natawa si Reigo, "text or call me if you encounter a word you don't get."
Happy beamed in Reigo. "I'll keep that in mind."
Pinagbuksan siya ng pinto sasakyan ni Reigo saka inalalayan siyang makasakay bago
ito umikot patungong driver's seat at sumakay.
"I think mayaman ka rin like your parents." Aniya habang sinusuot ang seatbelt.
"Your sasakyan is new. Di'ba Cadillac ang gamit mo kaninang umaga when you came to
my Hotel to deliver my keychain?"
Bahagyang natigilan si Reigo bago binuhay ang makina ng sasakyan. "My car earlier
was crashed."
She frowned. "Crashed? How?"
"Anger and jealousy." Ani Reigo habang minamaniobra ang kotse paalis sa parking
lot, "that's what destroyed my car. Nag-Taxi ako pauwi."
"Sana sinabi mo sakin para naipahatid kita kanina." Aniya na may pag-aalala.
"Nah, that's okay." Reigo smiled at her.

"Do you know kung sino ang may gawa?" Tanong niya kay Reigo ng nasa daan na sila.
Reigo nodded. "Don't worry about it. Sasakyan lang naman 'yon, buti nga hindi ako
ang sinagasaan e."
"Reigo!"
Tumawa lang ang binata. "I'm serious, ayos lang. Sa ugali nang gumawa nun sa
sasakyan ko, pasalamat talaga ako na hindi ako sinagasaan. I didn't know that he
would be that mad. Anyways, ihahatid na kita sa Hotel, okay lang ba? Kailangan kong
magpakita sa mga kaibigan ko bago nila ako hunting-ngin dahil palagi akong busy at
MIA."
Kaagad siyang tumango. "Sure. Thank you."

Tahimik ang buong sasakyan ng ilang minuto bago iyon binasag ng pag-iingay ng
cellphone ni Reigo.
"Do you mind if I answer the call in a loud speaker mode? Wala akong dalang
earphone e." Tanong sa kaniya ni Reigo na kaagad naman niyang pinayagan.
It's his car. Sino siya para humindi?
Tumingin lang si Happy sa labas ng bintana ng sasakyan habang naglalakbay ang isip
niya sa mga araw na kasama niya si Blaze at masaya lang siya.
Pero naputol 'yon nang marinig niya ang boses ni Ream na siyang tumawag pala kay
Reigo. At dahil naka-loud speaker, dinig niya ang usapan nang dalawa.
"What is it?" Reigo asked.

"Huwag kang pumunta rito sa BV." Ani Ream— kung tama ang pandinig niya sa pamilyar
nitong boses.
"Why?" Reigo asked, frowning.
"He's drunk, Vasquez." Ani Ream na parang may takot na bahid ang boses. "He slammed
his car into mine this afternoon and destroyed it. He nearly run me over if Sanford
was't there to pull me away. He's a mess, Vasquez. Binibiro ko lang naman siya pero
bigla nalang siyang nagwala. Alam kong nakakatakot si Blaze magalit pero hindi
ganito. I'm not expecting this monstrous attitude of him—"
"Did you say Blaze?" Hindi niya napigilan ang sumabad sa usapan.
Natahimik ang nasa kabilang linya bago nagsalita. "Happy?"
"Yes, it's me Ream." She's worried. "Tell me about Blaze. What's happening?"
"It's nothing." Ani Ream saka pinatay ang tawag.
Nang mawala si Ream sa kabilang linya, tumingin siya kay Reigo. "Let's go to Blaze.
Please?"
Tumango si Reigo at kaagad na pinaharurot ang sasakyan. Halos lumipad na 'yon sa

bilis nang takbo kaya hindi natagalan ang biyahe nila, nakarating sila kaagad sa
Bachelor's Village pero hindi sila pumasok.
Ipinarada ni Reigo ang sasakyan sa gilid ng kainan at barbecue-han na nasa harapan

ng BV.
And she couldn't believe what she was seeing in front of them.
It's Blaze and he's fighting— no, more like beating up his friends who's trying to
restrain him but miserably failing.
Blaze is fighting against four men and she had met those men.
Phoenix Martinez, Titus Morgan, Shun Kim and Khairro Sanford. They're all fighting
against Blaze who's face is dark, with sharp eyes, deadly stance and a dangerous
aura surrounding him.
"Jesus Christ..." nanginginig ang mga labing bulong niya habang pinagmamasdan ang
apat na kalalakihan na inaatake si Blaze.
Pero si Blaze... madali lang na nasasalag at nalalabanan ang apat na parang wala
lang ang mga ito.
"Fuck." Mahinang sambit ni Reigo bago ito nagmamadaling lumabas ng kotse. "Stay
here!" Bilin nito sa kaniya.
Nang makita ni Blaze si Reigo, bigla nitong inatake si Reigo pero napigilan ito ng
isang lalaki— si Knight Velasquez, ang lalaking kumausap sa kaniya at nagsabing may
kapatid siya— at ihinarang nito ang katawan sa pagitan ni Blaze at Reigo.
Knight Velasquez said something, darkening Blaze's face even more before he
launched at Knight who expertly block Blaze's attacks and fought back
It's now five versus one.
Blaze!
Namilog ang mata niya nang hindi nasalag ni Blaze ang suntok ni Knight Velasquez at
tamama iyon sa tiyan nito pero hindi iyon naging dahilan para matumba si Blaze.
Blaze's face became angrier and his aura, deadlier. He's brutally throwing punches
and kicking his friends like a mad man. He's attacking his friends like a savager,
uncaring, like they're not friends at all.
It's like Blaze is in a trance... a very deep and dangerous trance.
Hindi niya pinakinggan ang bilin ni Reigo na huwag lumabas sa sasakyan niya.
Lumabas siya ng kotse at lumapit sa kaguluhan.
"Blaze!" Sigaw niya sa pangalan ng binata pero para itong binging nakikipaglaban.
She was about go near when Reigo stopped her. "Happy, don't! He'll hurt you! He's
not himself! He's drunk!"
Inalis niya ang kamay ni Reigo sa braso. "I'll be fine."
"We already called Blake." Ani Ream. "Let's just wait for him. Blaze will hurt you
—"
"Emotionally, yes, but physically? I don't believe that." Aniya saka walang pag-
aalinlangan na lumapit kay Blaze.
Ang suntok nito na para kay Phoenix ay siya ang sumalag at mabilis siyang
tumingkayad at inilapat ang labi niya sa labi nito.
It was a soft short kiss. Hoping that it will be enough to pull Blaze out from the
trance.
Nakahinga siya nang maluwang nang dahan-dahang bumaba ang nakakuyom na kamao ni
Blaze saka napakurap-kurap ito ng binigyang distansiya niya ang mga mukha nila at
nakita siya nito.
"H-Happy..." he whispered.
She smiled. "Are you back?"
He blinked before looking around him. "I, ahm, guess...

Sa sinabing 'yon ni Blaze, parang lahat nang naroon ay nakahinga nang maluwang,
lalo na ang limang nakipaglaban kay Blaze kanina.
"Fuck you, man." Ani Phoenix habang sapo ang tiyan. "Pumunta ako rito para sa
Barbecue, hindi para bugbugin mo."
"Fuck." Titus Morgan is clutching his dislocated elbow. "You really know where to
hit hard, you animal— fuck! I hate Doctors."
Si Khairro naman ay nahiga sa semento na may iniinda ring sakit, habang si Shun Kim
ay tinutulungan ni Knight na ibalik ang na-dislocate nitong buto sa balikat.
"Good thing he didn't break your bones." Ani Knight kay Shun. "He just dislocated
it." He grinned. "Even in a savage mode, Blaze still considers you— us— his friend
—"
"Fuck you!" Sabay-sabay na sigaw ni Phoenix, Titus, Khairro at Shun.
But Blaze doesn't seem to mind them, his eyes and attention are trained on her.
"You're here..." anito na parang hindi makapaniwalang nasa harapan siya nito.
"Akala ko busy ka." Umangat ang kamay nito saka masuyong sinapo ang mukha niya na
para bang patotohanan sa sarili nito na nasa harapan nga siya nito. "You're really
here... you're here..."
Hinawakan niya ang kamay nitong sapo ang pisngi niya saka nginitian ito. "Let's get
you home, Blaze. You're drunk. Dapat you're resting."
Para itong maamong tupa na tumango at nagpagiya sa kaniya patungo sa nakaparada

nitong sasakyan.
Happy opened the passenger's door for Blaze and helped him get in, and when she
close the door, she faced Blaze's friends whose all looking at her.
"You're gonna be okay with him?" Tanong ni Knight sa kaniya. "Baka maging savage na
naman 'yan."
Tumango siya saka ngumiti. "I doubt that. He's a big baby when he's with me."
Lahat ng naroon ay halatang hindi naniniwala sa sinabi niya pero hindi niya
pinansin ang mga ito.
"Pasensiya na sa pag-beat up ni Blaze sa inyo." Aniya saka tumingin kay Reigo, "see
you around, Reigo." Sabi niya bago umikot patungong Driver's seat at sumakay doon.
The car key was still on the ignition, making it easier for Happy to start the
engine.
Pero bago niya pinausad ang sasakyan, isinuot muna niya ang seatbelt kay Blaze na
hindi niya alam kung natutulog o nakapikit lang ang mga mata.
But he's unmoving.
Nonetheless, she doesn't want to disturb him. Hinayaan niya itong magpahinga at
tinawagan nalang ang kapatid.
"Ate—"
"Blaze is with me." Kaagad niyang sabi. "Pakisabi sa fiancé mo na he's okay na. I'm
taking him home."
Lucky let out a relieve sigh. "Thank God! Baka mabinat si Blake kapag pumunta
riyan. Wait— do you know the way home?"
"That's why I called." Napangiwi siya. "I need the complete Address. I'll try to
take him home using my phone's GPS."
"Ahm," Lucky sounded reluctant, "remember when you got lost? You also used GPS at
the time but you still got lost, Ate."
Napakagat siya sa pang-ibabang labi. "I'll try harder this time."
"Sige," pumayag din sa wakas ang kapatid, "isi-send ko sayo."
"Thanks, Lucky." Aniya saka pinatay ang tawag at hinintay na isend ni Lucky sa
kaniya ang hinihingi niya.
And when Lucky did, Happy immediately used her map on the phone to navigate and
find the right way.
After a lot of mishap, a lot of wrong turns, Happy finally pulled over in front of
Blaze's house.
"Whew..." she breathes out, "success."
She felt happy even though she messed up a little.
Lumabas siya ng sasakyan at nagmamadaling lumapit sa pinto ng bahay at kumatok.
When Blaze's mother opened the door, Happy immediately smiled.
"Good evening, Tita Beth," nilingon niya ang sasakyan ni Blaze bago ibinalik ang
tingin sa ina nito, "it's Blaze. He's drunk."
Kaagad na bumukas ang pag-aalala sa mukha ng ina ni Blaze. "Is he okay?"
Tumango siya. "Yes po. Small bruises but mabubuhay po siya."

Napalitan ng mahinang tawa ang pag-aalala sa mukha ni Tita Beth. "Halika, tulungan
mo ako." Anito.
Kaagad naman siyang sumunod kay Tita Beth pabalik ng sasakyan at nagtulong silang
dalawa na ilabas si Blaze at alalayan ito papasok ng bahay.
He really had too much to drink because he passed out! Nahirapan silang dalawa ni
Tita Beth na buhatin si Blaze, tumulong pa nga sa kanila si Bailey. Ito ang
nagbukas at nagsara nang pinto ng bahay at ito rin ang nagbukas ng pinto sa kuwarto
ni Blaze.
Nang maihiga nila si Blaze sa kama, pareho silang pawis na pawis at hinihingal ni
Tita Beth.
"D-dito ka lang." habol pa rin nito ang hininga nang magsalita habang tinutuyo ang
pawis sa nuo. "Kukuha ako ng tubig at pamunas."
Tumango siya saka kaagad namang hinubad ang suot na t-shirt ni Blaze. Ilang segundo
ring tinitigan ni Happy ang katawan ng binata bago niya nagawang iiwas ang mata at
sunod naman niyang hinubad ay ang sapatos at medyas nitong suot.
Happy was sweating as she rummage his closet. Pinakialaman na niya ang mga damit
nito.
Kumuha siya ng muscle shirt at boxer short sa mga damit nito at nagmamadaling
lumabas sa walk-in closet nito nang marinig na nakabalik na si Tita Beth.
Naabutan niya ang ina ni Blaze na pinupunasan ang katawan ng binata, at dahil may
isa pang pamunas na nasa planganitang may tubig, tinulungan niya ang ginang.
Pinunasan niya ang pisngi ni Blaze, pababa sa leeg, patungong dibdib, tapos lumipat
siya sa pagpunas sa braso nito, pababa sa pulsuhan at kamay. Natigil lang siya sa
ginagawa ng mapansing nakatitig sa kaniya ang ginang.
"Po?" Tanong niya.
Umiling ito saka masuyong napangiti. "Mukhang sanay na sanay ka sa ginagawa mo."
Happy smiled. "My Dad... he's not really lasenggo but may times na lasenggo siya,
that's why alam ko how to do this. Ako ang nagti-take care sa kaniya all the time."
Napatango-tango ang ina ni Blaze, "so, ayos lang kung iiwan na kita rito at ikaw
nalang ang mag-asikaso kay Blaze? Nagluluto kasi ako nang hapunan."
"Sure po." She smiled to assure Tita Beth that she'll take care of Blaze. "Ako na
po ang magti-take care kay Blaze."
"Salamat, Happy." Pasasalamat nito sa kaniya sa masuyong boses. "Pasensiya ka na

talaga at naabala ka nang anak ko. I know you're busy with your life that's why i'm
thankful that you're here. Hindi mo naman kailangang gawin 'to pero inaalagaan mo
pa rin siya."
Tipid siyang ngumiti. "Pakiramdam ko kasi i'll be very sad if may mangyaring bad sa
kaniya. I know that i'm not the one he needs and it angers me sometimes, but
looking at him now, I don't have the strength para iwan siya. Hanggang pag-iwas
lang ang kaya ko, but leaving him, I don't know why the thought makes my heart
tightened and ache."
"Happy..." inabot nito ang kamay niyang walang hawak na pamunas saka pinisil 'yon.
"My son... he's still trap in his past. Alam niyang magkaibang tao kayo ni Cassie,
at sinusubukan niyang makaahon pero nahihirapan siya."
"I know po." Nagbaba siya ng tingin. "My Dad raised me to respect myself. I know
what I want and I'm a strong and independent woman... kaya nga hindi ko alam why I
can't leave him? Why can't i forget about him? Why is he stuck in my head? Why is
my mind and my heart in chaos over him?"
"Happy," hinuli nang ginang ang mailap niyang mga mata. "If you don't have the
strength to leave him, do you have the strength to stay with him?"
Napipilan siya sa tanong ni Tita Beth. Wala siyang maisagot sa tanong nito.
Tita Beth spoke again. "Kasi kung hindi mo siya kayang iwan, kung hindi ka aalis,
masasaktan ka at mahihirapan, at bilang isang babae, ayokong maranasan mo 'yon."
"I'll be fine po, Tita" Nginitian niya ang ginang. "I know myself, I know my worth
as a woman. I know what I want in life. I don't want to be needed just because I
remind him of her. I don't want a half-baked need or attention." Mahina siyang
natawa at napailing, "it's not even half-baked because he only needs me because of
her. Hindi ko kaya 'yon Tita. Hindi ko kayang i-forget ang sarili ko at i-accept na
hindi ako deserve na magustuhan as me."
Tumango ang ginang saka dumukwang ito para halikan siya sa nuo. "Whatever you
decide, i'll support you."
"Thank you po."
Tita Beth smiled at her again before pushing herself up and leaving the room.
Nang siya nalang, pinagpatuloy niya ang pagpupunas sa katawan ni Blaze, pero
napatigil nang matitigan ang tattoo nito sa dibdib, sa ibaba lang ng collarbone
nito at parang ginawa iyong kuwentas.
"If you want peace, prepare for war." Basa niya sa tattoo nito saka napangiti,
"make sense."
Her eyes wanders around Blaze's body. He really has lots of tattoos. Tribal and
Celtic combine and then there are words inked on his skin.
"Fear no evil." Basa niya sa tattoo na nasa kanang braso nito. "Too wild to live,
too rare to die." Basa niya sa tattoo nitong nasa puson. "Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal." Nasa kaliwang braso nito iyon.
Then her eyes settled on Blaze's left wrist. Tumaas ang kilay niya nang makitang
may espasyo pa roon na walang tattoo.
Napakagat labi siya nang may maisip.
Inabot niya ang ballpen na nasa bedside table ng kama ni Blaze saka sinulatan niya
ang walang tattoo na parte ng kaliwang pulsuhan nito pagkatapos ay tinapos niya ang
pagpupunas sa katawan nito at binihisan ang binata.
Nang hinubad niya ang pantalon nito, inayos muna niya ang kumot nito bago kinapa sa
ilalim ng kumot ang waistband nang pantalon nito saka hinubad iyon dito.
And to her shock, he's commando!
Kaagad niyang isinuot ang boxer nito saka pinakatitigan niya ang binata kapagkuwan
ay umupo siya sa gilid ng kama nito habang titig na titig sa guwapo nitong mukha.
"I like you, Blaze." Bulong niya sa mahimbing na natutulog na binata, "I like you a
lot."
Blaze remained asleep.

Happy smiled before leaning in to kiss Blaze on the forehead. Pagkatapos ay pinulot
niya ang planganita at pamunas bago lumabas ng kuwarto ni Blaze at maingat na
isinara ang pinto.
Nang makababa siya, sinalubong siya ng ina ni Blaze.
"Dito ka na kumain." Anito habang kinukuha ang planganita at pamunas na dala niya.
"Nag-eat na po ako, Tita Beth." Nakangiting tugon niya saka sinubukan kung
papayagan si ni Tita Beth sa balak niyang gawin, "ahm, like ko po sanang gawan ng
chicken soup si Blaze for his hangover. Is it okay lang po ba?"
"Of course." Kaagad na payag ni Tita Beth. "The kitchen is yours."
She beamed at Tita Beth "thank you, Tita."

Magaan ang pakiramdam na tinungo niya ang kusina at pinagluto si Blaze ng chicken
soup na tulad nang niluluto niya para sa ama. Pagkatapos ay sumalo siya sa hapunan
nila Tita Beth at Bailey dahil makulit ang ginang at hindi siya tinigilan hanggang
sa sinaluhan niya ang mga ito.
That was her second dinner tonight, and she's very full.
"Me na po." Sabi niya kay Tita Beth nang akmang ito ang magliligpit nang
pinagkainan.
"Salamat, Happy." Anang ginang saka malambing na niyakap nito si Bailey at

hinalikan sa pisngi. "Go... mag half-bath ka na."
"Yes, Mommy." Then Bailey smiled at her. "Thank you po, Ate Happy."
Nakangiting tinanguan niya ito saka nag-umpisa na siyang magligpit.

"How did a rich girl like you knows how to cook and wash the dishes?" Tanong ni
Tita Beth habang pinupunasan nito ang hapag-kainan.
"I taught myself." Sagot niya habang nag-uumpisa nang maghugas. "Gusto ko kasing
maging hands-on kay Dad. He suffered a lot because of me, because na-coma ako.
Gusto kong i-return yong ginawa niya for me... 'yong care at love... like kong
iparamdam 'yon kay Dad through my cooking and by taking care of him."
"Ang suwerte ng Daddy mo."
Umiling siya. "Ako ang lucky dahil he's my Dad. Because of him, because he didn't
give up on me, i'm still alive."
She and Tita Beth exchange smiles before she continued washing the dishes. Si Tita
Beth naman ay lumabas ng kusina dahil pupuntahan daw si Bailey.
Nang matapos siyang maghugas, sa salas siya tumambay at nanuod ng TV para

magpalipas ng oras, pero hindi niya namalayang nakatulog pala siya sa sofa.
Nang magising siya, umaga na, at wala na siya sa sofa. Nakahiga na siya sa kama ni
Blaze at katabi ito.
Her lips just parted while her mind asks how did she get her? Sigurado siyang sa
sofa siya nakatulog kagabi!
Pero bago pa masagot ng isip niya ang mga sariling katanungan, gumalaw si Blaze sa
tabi niya at kumubabaw ang kalahati ng katawan nito sa kaniya dahilan para
magkabuhol-buhol ang paghinga niya.
And when Blaze buried his face on her neck, her heart pounded so loud, she won't
even be shock if Blaze can hear her heart beating.
"Good morning, Happy." He grumbled then groaned... and he sounded so sexy as hell!
"G-good morning." Napalunok siya. "Why am I in your bed?"
Sa halip na sagutin siya, iba ang sinabi nito. "I'm sorry, Happy... please... don't
be mad at me anymore. Please..."
Itinulak niya si Blaze paalis sa pagkakakubabaw sa kaniya saka mabilis siyang

bumangon at inayos ang nagusot na damit at tinali ang buhok.
"Get up, freshen up, have a breakfast, then we'll talk, okay?" Aniya kay Blaze.
Blaze nodded. "Okay."
Tipid niya itong nginitian saka naglakad palabas ng kuwarto nito.
She looks calm and collected on the outside... but on the inside... there's an
earthquake happening, and she's shook.
~ So i've read your thoughts and comments (palagi naman mula pa noon). Yong iba
sobrang natatawa talaga ako (like yong nag-comment ng word na hayeup. Tama ba? 😂
😂) at yong iba, yong feel na feel talaga nila yong emotion, yong pinagtatanggol si
Happy, yong inis kay Happy, yong naiintindihan si Happy, yong Reigo and Happy
shipper, napapangiti ako. I'm happy to read your thoughts and comments. I'm very
thankful for your efforts in typing your feels ❤️ Keep 'em coming CCBells and
Inoxentes 😘
Dapat kanina pa 'tong update pero pawala-wala signal namin dito sa Globe 😢
CHAPTER 11
"NASAAN SI Happy?" Tanong ni Blaze sa inang nagba- vacuum ng makababa siya sa salas
mula sa kuwarto niya at hindi niya nakita ang dalaga. Katatapos lang niyang maligo
at magbihis, nagmadali siya talaga para kay Happy. "Is she in the kitchen?"
"She left." Sagot nang ina niya.
Pakiramdam ni Blaze ay namingi siya. He immediately felt agitated. "A-ano?" But she
said we'll talk!
"She left." Ulit ng ina niya saka pinatay ang vacuum at humarap sa kaniya. "Sabi
niya sabihin ko raw sayo na magkita nalang kayo sa napag-usapan niyong lugar
kahapon, baka raw kasi hinahanap na siya ng Daddy niya."
That made him lose his agitation. "Oh. Okay. Thanks, Mom."
Tumango ang ina niya saka tinuro nito ang kusina. "Mag-agahan ka na. Ininit ko na
'yong nilutong chicken soup ni Happy para sa'yo kagabi."
Gumuhit ang ngiti sa labi niya. "Happy cooked for me?"
May panunudyo ang ngiting gumuhit sa labi ng ina niya. "Someone looks happy in the
morning."
His smile turns into a grin. "Pinagluto ako ni Happy e."
Napailing ang Mommy niya. "Hindi lang 'yon ang ginawa niya para sayo, siya rin ang
umasikaso sayo kagabi. Inuwi ka niya rito sa bahay, pinunasan ka niya at pinalitan
ng damit." Masuyong napangiti ang ina. "Happy is a good woman, Blaze."
"I know."
"Then don't hurt her." Anang ina niya saka ini-on ulit nito ang vacuum at
tinalikuran siya.
Blaze let out a loud breath before jogging towards the kitchen. Kaagad niyang
naamoy ang mabangong aroma nang niluto ni Happy para sa kaniya.
Magaan ang pakiramdam niya na naglagay nang chicken soup sa tasa saka sumimsim ng
sabaw.
Napapikit nalang siya ng lumukob sa bibig niya ang masarap na lasa ng luto ni
Happy. He missed this. He missed her cooking, her company and ... her.
Umupo siya sa stool na nasa gilid ng island counter saka akmang sisimsim ulit ng
soup sa tasang hawak ng may mapansin siya sa kaliwang pulsuhan niya.
There's a long smudge on his left wrist, the only place in his upper body that has
no ink, but someone... wrote something in it and because he had shower, the words
are now blur.
But he can still read the words— the sentence actually.
Inilapag niya ang tasa sa island counter saka kunot ang nuong binasa ang nakasulat
sa kaliwang pulsuhan niya.
"Ma'bitch, Forget your past, be free and begin again." Napatitig siya sa mga
salitang nakasulat sa pulsuhan niya pagkatapos niyang basahin 'yon.
Ma'bitch...
Isang tao lang ang tumatawag nun sa kaniya, nasisiguro niyang si Happy ang nagsulat
nun sa pulsuhan niya.
Lumapat ang daliri niya sa isinulat ni Happy sa pulsuhan niya at hinaplos iyon.
Happy.
"Forget my past, be free and begin again..." ulit niya sa nakasulat sa pulsuhan
niya saka bumuntong-hininga. "How am I gonna do that when I don't even know where
to start?"
Blaze let out a loud breath again before finishing his chicken soup. Naka-ilang
beses pa siya nang re-fill sa tasa niya bago binalikan ang cellphone sa kuwarto
niya at umalis na nang bahay.
Sunod-sunod ang duty niya sa Hospital nitong mga huling araw kaya sunod-sunod din
ang off niya. Pero mamayang gabi, balik duty na naman siya.
Blaze sighed as he drives his car towards the café. Nang makarating siya dun, wala
pa si Happy at halos wala pang tao sa loob.
He ordered a brewed coffee and a bread while he waits for Happy.
Ten minutes later, she arrived.
Happy looks fresh, she smells good and she looks radiant. Unlike him who looks like
shit.
Kaagad na nginitian siya ni Happy ng makaupo ito sa mesa niya. "Hey..."
"Hey." Tugon niya.
Her eyes roamed around his face. "Okay ka na? No hangover?"
"My head is pounding a little."
She frowned. "You don't have gamot with you? For sakit ng ulo?"
Umiling siya.
Sumama ang tingin nito sa kaniya. "Para kang hindi Doctor. Dapat you're always
handa in situation na ganito. Well, hindi ka naman talaga mukhang Doctor. Look at
your tattoos, mayroon ka pa sa face. That's weird. What is that in your face,
tribal with a touch of calligraphy or something?"
"Or something." Sagot niya.
"Ano ba 'yan?" Puno ng kuryusidad niyang tanong. "I can't make out something out of
it."
"It's nothing." Ayaw niyang dagdagan pa ang galit nito sa kaniya.
He knew that Happy is mad at him. Maayos lang talaga ang pakikitungo nito sa
kaniya ngayon dahil ganun na talaga ang ugali nito.
"Why are curious about my tattoos all of the sudden?" Tanong niya para ibahin ang
usapan. "You like my tattoos now? Not dirty looking anymore?"
"You're still dirty looking." Anito saka sumandal sa likod ng kinauupuan, "one or
two tats are okay, but that—" tinuro siya nito, "— that's dirty."
"It's art."
"It's dirty." Giit nito saka napakagat-labi habang nakatitig sa leeg niya.
"Minsan... though most of the time, you're guwapo."
A smile made its way to his lips. "I'm guwapo?"
Happy nodded. "Yeah. Hindi mo alam na you're guwapo?"
"I know." Aniya na nakangiti. "Pero mas gusto kong pakinggan na ikaw ang pumupuri
sakin keysa ang sarili ko. I felt proud that I look good because I look good to
you."
The smile Happy's face remains. "Do you also know that you're gago?"
That made him stilled and lose his smile. "What?"
"You're gago." Ulit nito saka tumayo para kunin ang inorder nito. At nang makabalik
ito sa mesa nila, seryoso na ang mukha nito. "Why do you want to talk? May
sasabihin ka ba sakin?"
Napatitig siya kay Happy. Gone the smiling face. Hindi siya sanay na ganito ang
dalaga. It's either she's smiling or irritated at him. He doesn't get scared easily
but this serious Happy... this scares him.
"Are you mad?" Tanong niya kay Happy.
"Do I look mad?" Balik na tanong sa kaniya ng dalaga, "i'm not galit, Blaze." She
took a deep breath before speaking again, "so... what do you want to talk about?"
That's right, he was the one who wanted to talk, but at that very moment, he
doesn't know what to say.
All he could say was, "i'm sorry. For everything. I'm sorry—"
"Stop saying you're sorry." Pigil sa kaniya ni Happy na ikinakunot ng nuo niya. "I
know. Ilang beses mo nang sinabi 'yon sakin and I believe you naman, but that's not
what I want to hear from you, Blaze."
"Then what do you wanna hear from me?"
Kinunotan siya nito ng nuo. "Diba dapat you know kasi you're the one who wants to
talk?" She blows a soft breath, "gusto mo makipag-talk, i'm here now, so talk."
"My head is still a big pile of mess." He whispered.
"That makes two of us." Ani Happy saka bumaba ang tingin sa Iced Americano na
inorder nito. "Hindi ko na alam what to think anymore, Blaze. I mean, I know you've
got issues and I told myself that I won't make it a big deal but... it became a big
deal to me." She sighed. "I have a no overthinking rule for myself so I've got to
ask you this."
"What?"
Nag-angat ito ng tingin sa kaniya at tumitig sa mga mata niya. "Do you want me
around because i'm me? Or because of her?"
Happy's question made him stilled and he couldn't answer her.
"Do you need me as me? Or because of her?" Happy asked again.
And he couldn't answer her! Again! Gusto niyang ibuka ang bibig pero natatakot siya
sa mga salitang lalabas dun!
"When you kissed me, ako ba ang nasa isip mo... o siya?"
His mind is screaming at him to speak but he couldn't even utter a single word.
And when he didn't answer, a sad smile stretched on Happy's lips. "Why can't you
answer me? Okay lang naman sakin if you answered 'her'. Just tell me the truth, I
mean, I deserve the truth. Hindi naman akong magiging angry sayo. Gusto ko lang
'yong truth from you so I would know what to do. Kasi naguguluhan ako. My mind is
in chaos, Blaze. My mind is telling me to leave you alone, to let you be, to
respect myself... but, part of me wants to stick around and be with you."
"Then stay."
Umiling ito. "Hindi ko hahayaan ang self ko na mag-stay, Blaze," malungkot ang mga
mata nito, "hindi ko kaya na i-forget ang sarili ko for you. I was raised to love
and respect myself. I know what I want. I know my worth. I deserve to be like as
me." Dinuro pa nito ang sarili, "I don't deserve this— this— whatever you have for
me... I don't deserve it. I'm sorry but I can't accept that you see me as a
replacement of her." Umiling ito habang nanunubig ang gilid ng mga mata. "I'm not a
replacement, Blaze. I won't let you used me so you can relived your memories with
her. I'm me— can't you see that?"
"I do..." hinawakan niya ang kamay ni Happy na masa ibabaw ng mesa. "I see you."
A lone tear fell from Happy's eyes. "Do you? Really? Because the last time I looked
deep into your eyes, i'm not there and you can't see me."
"Happy—"
"I know that I will never know your pain. I know that I will never know how much
you're hurting, but don't hurt me too, please? Don't put me in hell, Blaze, because
that's where i'll be because I like you. I like you lot. And i'm scared because you
don't like me as me. Kaya don't be angry if I leave or distance myself from you...
masyado kong mahal ang sarili ko para magpagamit sayo."
Umiling siya. "Don't leave me. Please? Don't leave me, Happy. Don't.... please?"
"I'm not Cassie—"
"I know that, damn it!" His jaw tightened. "Pero nahihirapan pa ako. I'm trying to
move on, Happy... i'm trying really hard. But it's not easy! It's not easy to
forget her. I'm holding on to you. I believe I can move on with you by my-side so
please stay." He begged.
"You'll put me through hell of self doubt so you can move on, is that it?"
Mabilis siyang umiling. "No— that's not it. You got it wrong. Gusto lang kitang
makasama, please?"
Matapang na sinalubong ni Happy ang titig niya. "You want me to stay? Sagutin mo
ang question ko. Do you want me around as me or because of her?"
"I don't know." He answered honestly. "I don't know, Happy. I'm confused. I'm still
sorting it out."
"Then sort it out without hurting someone... without hurting me and putting in so
much self-doubt. Kung niri-respeto mo ako, hindi mo ako pahihirapan o sasaktan."
Inagaw nito ang kamay nitong hawak niya saka ibinaba iyon sa ilalim ng lamesa. "I
like you, Blaze. Gusto kita. Hindi ko idi-deny 'yon. That's why I let you kiss me
because I like you. You makes me happy, makes me laugh and your company— being with
you, it's amazing because you're you. And that's what i'm scared of, because I know
we feel different.
"I made you laugh, happy... and you seek my company not because i'm me, but because
of her. And now you're confused! Hindi ako mag-a-adjust for you, Blaze. I wasn't
born to adjust myself to please someone who can't appreciate my worth."
Natahimik siya habang nagsi-sink in sa utak niya lahat ng sinabi ni Happy.
And he looked down because he's ashamed... ashamed to look at the woman who made
him realize a lot of things... who made him realize how asshole he was to ask her
to stay because of someone else.
Kahit naguguluhan pa siya, nasa isip pa rin niya si Cassie. Happy was right, she
deserves more than what he can give.
Because as long as Cassie is on his mind, there will be no Happy.
And now, he's left with two choices.
Move on and be with Happy, or let himself be stuck in his past and continue loving
Cassie.
Natigilan sa pag-iisip si Blaze ng maramdaman niyang may yumakap sa kaniya mula sa

tagiliran at may lumapat na labi sa nuo niya.
It's Happy and she's hugging him softly.
"I know you're nahihirapan. I can see it in your eyes, Blaze, kaya hindi ko na
dadagdagan ang pain mo." Hinalikan nito ang ulo niya. "I'll be civil to you until I
leave for Pennsylvania. I'll cook for you if you want me too and i'll accompany you
if you want me by your side. But i'm not staying. And I will not expect something
from you, the same goes with you. Don't expect something from me. Now that
everything is clear to me, there will be no overthinking in my part."
Happy cupped his face before leaning down to level their faces. "I like you,
Blaze." Anito habang titig na titig sa kaniya saka masuyo itong ngumiti, "and I
don't want to see you sad, just like now."
Hinawakan niya ang kamay nitong nakasapo sa mukha niya. "Ayoko ring makitang
malungkot ka ng dahil sakin."
Happy nodded earnestly. "Balak kitang iwasan actually after here, but I know its
impossible because our siblings are getting married. Our paths are bound to cross
while i'm here so... let's compromise. For our good and peace of mind. No more
talking about this— whatever this we have... no talking about her...keep it to
yourself. No jealousy either, no to destroying someone's car, no to running over
someone and no to possessiveness."
"I can't do that."
"You need to do it." Anito saka masuyong hinaplos ang pisngi niya habang titig na
titig sa kaniya, "i'm not yours and you're not mine. Period. Let's just go with the
flow until I leave for Pennsylvania. It's easier and no drama. Don't you think so?"
His lips are just inch away from Happy's. "Can I still kiss you?"
"I'm not sure." Happy whispered. "Maybe. I like kissing you."
"So what? It's like we're friends with benefits?"
Umiling si Happy. "I'm not going to have sex with you, Blazey. That's where your
benefit ends."
"And you will leave after Lucky and Blake's wedding?"
Happy nodded. "That's the plan. I'm not staying."
Blaze sighed. "One and a half week and you're gone."
"Yes."
"What change your mind?" He wants to know. He's curious. "Bakit hindi mo ako
iiwasan tulad ng nauna mong plano."
"I like you." Happy smiled at her. "And I want to spend my remaining days here in
the Philippines with a smile on my face. Baka rin ma-ruin ko ang mood ng kapatid ko
if she found out that umiiwas ako sayo. Huwag natin silang i-burden sa issue natin.
It's not right."
Tumango siya saka hinawakan ito sa beywang at hinila niya ito paupo sa hita niya.
And Happy wasn't shy even though people inside the café are looking at them. Maybe
because her mind is liberated. This is normal for her.
"Thank you." Aniya.
Tumaas ang kilay nito. "For?"
"For compromising with me." Sagot niya. "Hindi ko rin kasi alam kung kaya kitang
iwasan lalo na't malapit ka lang."
Tumango-tango ito saka bumaba ang tingin sa braso niyang sinulatan nito kapagkuwan
ay natawa ito.
"Did you like it?"
He nodded. "Except for the 'ma'bitch' part."
Happy pouted. "Why? You're ma'bitch for the next one week and a half so suck it up
and own it."
"Nope."
Sumama ang tingin nito sa kaniya saka tumingin ito sa braso niya, sa leeg, sa
dibdib at sa batok na parang may hinahanap. At nakita nito ang hinahanap sa likod
ng tainga niya.
"Here. Another part of your body that has no ink." Then she wrote something behind
his ear using the tip of her finger, "Ma'Bitch. There." She grinned. "It's just
imaginary though but you are ma'bitch."
Hindi na siya umangal at sinubuan ng cheese tart si Happy na kasama sa inorder

nitong Iced Americano.
Kaagad naman iyong tinanggap ni Happy at umalis ito sa pagkakaupo sa hita niya at
bumalik sa upuan nito.
And just like before this mess started, they converse while laughing and chuckling
together. Like nothing happened. Like everything is okay. Like they're back to
being nice to each other.
Go with the flow. Can I do it without overthinking and doing something stupid?
Blaze stared at Happy whose sipping her Iced Americano and happily eating her
cheese tart. And when their eyes met, she winked at him making him chuckle.
It it means being with Happy Quinn for the next one week and a half... then yes, I
can do it.
~ comments, keep 'em coming 😘
So i was wondering... bakit niyo pala nagustuhan ang Possessive Series 🤣 Maraming
typos 'yon, lalo na 'yong PS1-10 or hanggang sa PS20 nalang. Hindi lang typos,
maraming grammatical errors, wrong details/informations, wrong spelling (lalo na sa
tagalog) marami ring loopholes 😅 i admit it. I suck at writing 😅 i'm just trying
really, really hard to write.
And as time passed, gusto kong isipin na kahit papaano ay nabawasan naman na siguro
ang marami kong pagkakamali. And there's still room for more improvement. Kung
nabasa niyo na ang lahat ng gawa ko, tell me if may nagbago ng kaunti sa pagsusulat
ko. Feeling ko mayroon naman (kaunti lang 😅) pero ang hindi talaga magbabago ay
ang kainosentehan ko 🤣🤣🤣 oh, huwag nang umangal. Yon na nga lang ang maganda kong
katangian e. Ang kainosentehan 😍
CHAPTER 12
HINDI MAIPINTA ANG mukha ni Blaze nang makasalubong ito ni Happy papasok sa
Hospital. Madilim ang mukha nito at masama ang tingin sa kaniya na ikinakunot nang
nuo niya.
Ano na naman ang problema nang isang 'to? Tanong ni Happy sa sarili.
Ilang araw na nga silang hindi nagkita dahil pareho silang abala, tapos ganito pa
siya salubungin. Duty kasi ito palagi at papalapit na ang kasal ni Lucky at Blake
kaya sobrang busy niya.
"Blazey—"
"Bakit si Reigo ang naghatid sayo?" Iritado ang boses nito.
Happy sighed before tapping Blaze's cheek. "Remember our compromise? No jealousy?"
Hindi nawala ang sama ng tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze. "Bakit kasi kayo magkasama?"
"We're friends." Aniya saka nilampasan si Blaze.
Kaagad naman siyang hinabol nang binata. "We're friends too!"
Happy looked at Blaze while walking. "Yes. We are. But you're different— our
friendship is different."
"Explain." Blaze demanded.
Happy rolled her eyes. "Reigo and I don't kiss."
"Really?" Wala na ang inis sa boses nito. "So, ako lang talaga ang nakahalik sayo?"
She smiled at Blaze. "Yes. Just you. Now go away, I know you're on duty so be a
badass Doctor because i'm busy."
"I miss you!" Pahabol na sabi ni Blaze sa kaniya habang naglalakad siya at tumigil
naman ito. "I haven't see you in four days!"
Nangingiting umikot siya paharap kay Blaze habang humahakbang paatras at nag-flying
kiss dito bago umikot ulit paharap at malalaki ang hakbang na tinungo ang kuwarto
ni Blake.
Kumatok muna siya bago binuksan ang pinto.
Napangiti siya nang makitang maayos na ang lagay ni Blake.
Napangiti siya nang makitang maayos na ang lagay ni Blake. Naghilom na ang mga
sugat nito at halatang nakaka-recover na ito.
"Good afternoon!" Nakangiting bati niya kay Blake at Lucky.
"Ate!" Kaagad na sinalubong siya ni Lucky at niyakap.
Nakangiting niyakap din niya ang kapatid at nang kumawala sila sa yakap ng isa't-
isa, Inilabas niya ang phone na nasa clutch bag niya at pinakita rito ang
naumpisahan na niyang desinyo sa Reception Area ng mga ito.
"Like mo ba?" Tanong niya sa kapatid. "I can change it if you want another design—"
Napatigil siya sa pagsasalita ng pupugin ni Lucky nang halik ang pisngi niya saka
mahigpit siyang niyakap.
"Thank you so so much, Ate! Sobrang thank you talaga." Ihinilig ni Lucky ang ulo sa
balikat niya, "kung wala ka, baka hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa rin naayos lahat
dahil nagbabantay din ako kay Blakey kaya maraming-maraming salamat talaga, Ate."
Lucky's appreciation of her efforts made her smile. "You're welcome. By the way,"
tumingin siya kay Blake na nakamasid lang sa kanila ni Lucky, "have you tried
fitting your Tuxedo? Does it fit? Is it okay?"
"Hindi pa." Sagot ni Blake saka bumangon ito at umupo sa gilid ng kama, "kukunin
daw ni Blaze mamaya pagkatapos ng shift niya para makita at maisukat ko."
"That's good." Pagkatapos ay bumaling siya kay Lucky, "lahat nang dresses ay okay
na, hindi talaga ako nag leave doon sa Boutique ni Mrs. Furrer yesterday nang hindi
dala lahat mula sa flower girl to Groomsmen." She grinned. "Yes. I pressured them.
But I want everything to be done days before the wedding para ang problem nalang is
the church design. The food is okay na rin, the cake is fabulous and everything is
going according to plan. So no worries, okay?" Nginitian niya ang kapatid. "Ako ang
bahala sa kasal mo."
Lucky kissed her on the cheek again. "Thank you, so, so much."
"No problem." Tugon niya saka nagpaalam na sa dalawa, "I have to go. I have to
check the number of chairs and tables needed for the Reception and of course, I
have to send out the invitations! Goodness!"
Blake chuckled. "Dahan-dahan lang. Isang linggo pa naman."
"Or I could help?" Suhestiyon ni Lucky.
"You already did, Little sis, by picking the colours and approving everything, but
this na gagawin ko, baka mapaano ka kasi its heavy work load. Mapapagod ka. Ayokong
i-risk ang heart mo. Rest here and i'll do everything as promised."
Lucky beamed at her. "Thank you again, Ate."
"Welcome, lil' sis." Aniya saka nagpaalam na sa dalawa dahil aasikasuhin pa niya
ang pinaulit na imbitasyon ng kapatid.
Lucky already said yes to the design she sent her the other day. She has to make
sure that it'll be done in two days time.
Nang makalabas siya ng kuwarto ni Blake, natigilan siya ng makita si Blaze na

nakasandal sa pader na kaharap ng pintuan ng kuwarto ni Blake.
Nakapamulsa ito sa Doctor's robe na suot saka nakatitig sa kaniya.
"May need ka sakin?" Tanong niya sa binata.
Umalis ito sa pagkakasandal sa pader saka inilang hakbang ang distansiya nila.
"Sabi mo hindi mo ako iiwasan."
She frowned. "Hindi nga."
"Kung ganun, bakit apat na araw na kitang hindi nakikita?"
"I was busy." Paliwanag niya, "I have so many ginagawa for Lucky and Blake's
wedding. I don't want na patulungin si Lucky baka mabinat siya. She needs to be
healthy in her own wedding. You can ask Tita Beth if you don't believe me—"
Happy's words stopped when Blaze wrapped his arms around her waist to hug her
softly.
"I miss you." Blaze whispered.
And there goes her heart, beating so darn fast. "Me too."
"Really? E hindi mo nga ako mabisi-bisita rito sa Hospital." May pagtatampo sa

boses nito. "'Yon ba ang na-miss?"
"We're both busy, Blazey." She answered.
"I don't believe you." Nagtatampo talaga ito.
Happy rolled her eyes before pulling away from his embrace and looking at Blaze.
"Na miss nga kita. Diba I answer your calls naman when you're calling? Nagri-reply
ako sa text message mo if you're texting. See? Hindi kita iniiwasan."
Bitterness is written all over Blaze's face. "Liar. Oo, sinasagot mo nga ang tawag
ko para sabihing busy ka, sinasagot mo ang text ko para rin sabihing busy ka. 'Yan
ba ang hindi iniiwasan?"
"I was busy." Giit niya.
"So am i." Ani Blaze na nanlaki pa ang mata. "But I'm willing to make time for
you."
"Aww, my big baby..." inayos niya ang necktie nitong tabingi at hindi maayos ang
pagkakabuhol saka tumingin sa mga mata nito, "dinner?" She smiled at him, "hindi na
ako busy mamayang gabi."
Blaze's bitter face actually lit up and his lips twitched. "You'll cook for me?"
Nakangiting tumango siya. "Oo. Anong gusto ng ma'bitch ko?"
Kaagad na sumama ang mukha ni Blaze. "Stop calling me that."
She stuck out her tongue at Blaze. "You're eating my food, that makes you
ma'bitch."
Blaze sighed. "Whatever. I'd like to taste your version of Chicken Curry or
Nilagang baboy."
Napangiti siya sa karupokan nito sa pagkain. "Then i'll cook that for ma'bitch.
Now... I have to go and deal with the wedding invitations then i'll text you if i'm
not busy anymore so you can come over to my Hotel room."
"Okay." Blaze smiled. "My shift ends at three this afternoon. I'm all yours after
that until tomorrow afternoon at 3PM. But i'll just be on call so i'm still yours
until the next day."
Lumapad ang ngiti niya. "I like the 'i'm yours part'."
"Really?" Lumapit ang mukha nito sa mukha niya saka humaplos ang labi nito sa labi
niya, "I really miss you, Happy. Good thing I was on duty and I have lots of cases
to keep me sane. But I still can't focus. I keep thinking of you and I can't stop
myself."
Hinalikan niya ang binata sa pisngi saka nginitian ito. "Mamaya na 'yan, kailangan
ko nang umalis."
Parang napipilitan na binitawan ni Blaze ang beywang niya. "Fine. Ingat ka."
"You too." Nakangiting sabi niya bago nagmamadaling umalis.
Kailangan niyang tapusin kaagad itong pag-aasikaso ng imbitasyon. She can't wait to
cook for Blaze again. She missed dining with him... and teasing him.
BLAZE'S SHIFT was supposed to end at 3PM but he just finished charting his last two
cases and it's now 5PM and he's beat. But he push himself to move. Tinungo niya ang
kuwarto ng kakambal at pumasok ng hindi kumakatok.
Naabutan niyang nanunoon ng TV si Blakey at wala si Lucky. Nang makapasok siya,

binabaan nito ang volume ng TV saka itinuon ang atensiyon sa kaniya.
"You look beat." Pansin nito.
Blaze sighed and drop himself on the edge of Blakey's bed. "I'll be fine. Anyways,
bukas ko nalang kukunin ang tuxedo mo. Ang toxic ng last case ko, napagod ako."
"Then rest."
"Later." Aniya saka lumipat nang upo sa mahabang sofa. "Dito muna ako." Hindi pa
kasi nagti-text si Happy.
"Suit yourself." Ani Blakey saka bumalik sa panunood ng TV.
Napatitig siya sa kakambal habang tinatanong ang sarili kung may alam ito tungkol
sa nangyayari sa kanila ni Happy.
Blaze took a deep breath, "Blakey, i'm a mess."
Tuluyan nang ini-off ni Blake ang TV saka bumaling sa kaniya. "I know."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "Remember when I told you to not start something
with Lucky if you're still stuck in your past because you'll hurt her?"
Blake nodded. "Yeah. Can't forget that one."
Mapait siyang ngumiti. "I'm eating my own words now, Blakey. I started something
while i'm still stuck."
"Is it Happy?"
Tumango siya saka tumingin sa kakambal. "Paano mo nagawa 'yon? Paano ka nakaahon sa
nakaraan mo? Paano ka nakapag-move on?"
"I have my reason."
He frowned, eager to know. Maybe it can help him. "What?"
"Not what." Blakey smiled. "It's who."
He blinked. "Who?"
"Lucky." Sagot nito at mas lumapad pa ang ngiti. "She's my reason. Well, lahat
naman ng ginagawa ko, siya ang rason. But at that time, I was so scared to lose
her, not because she makes me happy and she lights up my dark world, but because
she's Lucky, my positive gummy bear and I can't see myself in the future without
her by myside."
Nagbaba siya ng tingin. "I'm scared to lose Happy too."
"Are you?"
Kaagad niyang ibinalik ang tingin ky Blaze. "Yes. Why do you sound doubtful?"
Blake shrugged. "I'm just wondering if you're scared to lose Happy because you love
the idea of her making you happy and being there for you. I'm wondering if you just
love the idea of Happy being around and knowing that she can do things, for you, to
be happy and to stop being miserable."
Blakey's words silenced him.
"Blaze," Blake looked deep into his eyes, "ako naman ngayon ang magsasabi sayo, let
go of Cassie. Tama na. It's been eleven years."
"Where do I start?" He asked in a whisper.
"There." Tinuro ni Blake ang ulo niya. "Condition your mind, accept what has to be
accepted. It's not easy, i'm telling you. Sarili mo ang kalaban mo rito at ang ala-
ala niyong dalawa. Then work your way down," he pointed his heart, "forgive what
has to be forgiven. Necessarily, forgive yourself. That's the key, and everything
will follow."
"'Yon ba ang ginawa mo?"
Blake nodded. "You can do it too. Mahihirapan ka nga lang, pero kung gusto mo
talaga, kakayanin mo 'yon. Remember what you used to say to me way back then?"
Blaze frowned. "What?"
"Kapag gusto, gagawa ka ng paraan, kapag ayaw, gagawa at gagawa ka ng dahilan."
He stilled. That hit hard.
Mahina siyang natawa ng walang buhay. "I have just been slain by my twin."
Blake chuckled. "Kuya mo ako, remember? It's my job to slay you, you motherfucker."
Then he tsked. "It's not gonna be easy for you but man up, okay? You have two
balls, that must've mean something, right?"
Blaze grimaced. "Don't used the 'two balls' card on me. I don't even know what that
means."
"That means be a man, you idiot." Blake hissed at him. "Only a man has balls so be
a fucking man and make your balls proud."
His grimace turn into a fit of laughter. "Yeah. I have two balls."
Blake tsked. "Good talk?"
He nodded while chuckling. "Good talk." Then he pointed Blake's bed. "I'm tired,
puwede bang tumabi ng higa sayo diyan?"
It was Blake's turn to grimaced. "No way. That's so gay. Find your own bed."
Pagkatapos ay tinuro nito ang dextrose na wala nang laman, "and replace it will
you? This time, huwag mo akong ipasa sa Nurse. Sasaksakin kitang gago ka." Itinaas
pa nito ang pulsuhan para ipakita sa kaniya ang IV nito. "And my wrist is swollen,
do something about it."
Napailing nalang siya saka tumango at lumabas ng kuwarto ni Blakey kahit pagod na
pagod siya. Dumeretso siya sa Nurse Station at kumuha ng mga kakailanganin niya
para palitan ang IV ng kakambal saka dextrose na rin.
Nang makabalik siya sa kuwarto ni Blake, umupo siya sa gilid ng kama nito at
pinalapit ito sa kaniya.
"Be careful, okay?" May takot sa boses ni Blake.
Mahina siyang natawa. "You're still afraid of needles?"
Blake glared at him. "My heart is pounding, what do you think?!"
Blaze was laughing at his twin as he put on a glove to remove the cannula from
Blake's wrist.
"Give me your other arm." Aniya sa kakambal.
Blake obliged slowly. "Do I really need this? Kumakain naman na ako—"
"Shut up, Blakey. You need this."
Blake gulped when he ready the green cannula—the needle— that Blakey dislikes then
he change his glove— for safety purposes.
"Fuck. That's a scary needle." Bulong ni Blake.
Natawa siya. "It's a normal needle, Blakey. Stay still." Aniya habang sinusuri ang
pulsuhan nito para sa ugat na kailangan niya.
Blakey blows a loud breath. "Matagal pa ba?"
"Stay still." Aniya. "I got it."
Blaze immediately put the tourniquet just further above Blake's wrist when he found
an IV site then he disinfected it with cotton that has alcohol in it.
"That needle is really too big!" Blake hissed again. "Are you trying to give me a
heart attack?!"
"No. I'm trying to insert a cannula to your fucking vein, you fucker." Kalmado
niyang sagot.
Bumaba ang tingin ni Blakey sa tray na dala niya kung nasaan naroon lahat ang mga
gamit na kinuha niya sa Nurse Station para sa cannula insertion.
"What's that? That small one— yes, that." Inginuso nito ang labi sa ibang cannula
na iba ang sukat ng karayom.
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya at pinulot ang kulay violet na cannula— ang may
pinakamaliit na karayom. "Ito?"
"Yes! Use that." Utos ni Blake sa kaniya.
Ibinalik niya sa tray ang violet na cannula. "No way. That's for babies. Damulag ka
na. And it easily gets dislodge so no."
"Fuck." Blake blows a loud breath. "That one. Yong pangalawa sa pinakamaliit?"
Pinulot ni Blaze ang kulay yellow na cannula. "This? This is for Paediatric you
fucker! Hindi ka toddler gago."
"Then use that Blue one!" Singhal sa kaniya ng kakambal. "And don't give me that
Paediatric crap! Sasaksakin kita, Blaze. I'm not kidding around!"
Blaze tsked and change the cannula— the blue one . "This needle is still for kids.
Pero dahil naaawa ako sayong gago ka, sige nalang."
Blake breathe out. "That'll do. Thanks."
Napailing siya na natatawa.
"Hurry up!" Blake hissed at him again.
Instead of hurrying up, he deliberately took his time before inserting the needle
on Blake's skin, to Blake's vein.
"Fuck!" Blake hissed again while his eyes are squeezed shut. "Fuck! Fuck!"
"Goodness, Blakey, that needle was for kids! It's not even for you but because I
pity you, that's the one I chose!"
"Oh, fuck you!"
Blaze tsked.
When the needle was already on Blakey's veins, he pulled the needle half way to
check for blood back flow. Nang may makita siyang dugo, doon niya ipinasok ang
buong cannula at nilagyan ng micropore tape para siguraduhing hindi iyon
matatanggal o magagalaw.
Pagkatapos ay kinonekta niya ang IV line sa cannula at inalis ang tourniquet. Then
he opens the regulator to check if the fluid is flowing well.
"Is it done?" Blake asked while his eyes are close.
Pigil niya ang sariling matawa. "Give me a minute."
Blaze looked at his wrist watch while he regulate its drop per minute. When it was
all done, he put more micropore to secure the cannula.
"Done." He announced.
Blake finally opens his eyes and looked at his IV. "Fuck. I hate needles."
"I love them." Blaze grinned. "I can poke people with it— legally and they don't
even get mad."
Blake glared at him. "I hate you."
"No you don't." Tumayo siya saka lumabas ng kuwarto ni Blake para itapon ang basura
at ang gloves na ginamit pagkatapos ay bumalik ulit sa kuwarto ni Blake.
"Still breathing?" Biro niyang tanong sa kakambal.

Blake showed him his middle finger. "Fuck you."
"You're welcome." Natatawang tugon niya saka natigilan nang tumunog ang cellphone.
It's either a text or a chat. Sa isiping baka si Happy na 'yon, kaagad niyang
inilabas ang cellphone sa bulsa ng Doctor's robe niya saka tiningnan ang mensaheng
natanggap.
Nope. It's not from Happy. It's from the Jumbo Hotdog Club. Nag-iingay na naman ang
group chat nila. I should off my data.
He was just gonna ignore it when someone tagged him.
Blaze sighed and opens the group chat.
Phoenix Martinez: Maniningil kami ni T, @Bigbaby masakit pa ang katawan namin

hanggang ngayon sa ginawa mo!
Titus Morgan: @Bigbaby Barbecue and Beer will do.
Blaze blinked as he read Phoenix and Titus' chat again.
Big baby? Is that me?
His teeth gritted.
Big baby: Who the fuck change my name?!
Phoenix Martinez: 👉🏻 @BlakeVitale he did. 🤣
Big baby: 🖕🏻 fuck you!
Titus Morgan: 🤧 i'm sick because of you @Bigbaby you broke my rib, you
motherfucker! I will kill you if we see each other again. I was just holding back
when we fought you animal!
Phoenix Martinez: @Titus want some soup? I'm cooking.
Titus Morgan: Give me some 🍜
Phoenix Martinez: What's that emoticon? I don't have that emoticon! Why is that? 🤬
Titus Morgan: That's a noodle with soup emoticon... I think. May nagbebenta niyan
sa Japanese Resto na gusto ko. 'Yong kinainan natin last month nuong nasa Manila
tayo. My whole body is aching!
Phoenix Martinez: Rest then, bukas na natin pagbayadin si @Bigbaby
Titus Morgan: Is that your Helicopter i'm hearing?
Phoenix Martinez: Yeah, i'm gonna buy you that noodle. @Bigbaby you'll pay us with
barbecue and Beer. Tomorrow or else will go Jason Bourne on your ass!
Napailing si Blaze, ini-off ang mobile data niya saka masamang tiningnan ang
kakambal.
"You change my name to Big baby?"

Blake stilled before whistling. "I don't know what you're talking about."
He tsked. "I should have used that green cannula."
Blaze sighed again and was about to drop himself on the long sofa when his phone
beeped.
A smile immediately appeared on his lips when he saw that it was from Happy.
From: My Happiness
'Blazey, i'm in the Hotel room na. I already started na mag-cook sa gusto mong
kainin. Punta ka nalang dito kapag hindi ka na busy 😘'
The emoticon on the last part made him grin.
He replied while still grinning.
To: My Happiness
'See yah 😘😘😘'
Ibinalik niya ang cellphone sa bulsa sa likod ng pantalon na suot saka nagpaalam sa
kakambal.
"I'm leaving."
"Use protection!" Blake shouted as he steps out from his twin's room.
Napailing nalang siya saka hinubad ang Doctor's robe niya habang naglalakad palabas
ng Hospital. Then he took off his tie while walking towards the parking lot.
Nang makasakay sa kotse niya, itinapon niya sa backseat ang Doctor's robe at
necktie saka tinupi niya ang manggas ng polo hanggang sa siko bago Inalis ang
pagkakabutones ng dalawang butones sa pinakataas ng polo.
Then Blaze drove off towards Happy's Hotel.
He can't wait to dine with Happy again.
God, Why do i miss her so much?
~ Reading your comments on the last chapter was fun (especially the part where
Blaze perform a cannula insertion on Blake's other arm because his other arm was
swollen) 😘️ thank you so so much. Just keep 'em coming ❤️
CHAPTER 13
AFTER DINING together, Happy and Blaze found themselves In Happy's room. In the
bed, under the covers and lying side be side. Pinaunan siya ni Blaze sa braso nito
habang nakayakap ito sa beywang niya at panay ang halik nito sa gilid ng nuo niya.
Happy yawned. "What is it?"
Blaze buried his face on her neck— it seems like he likes doing that with her. "I
miss you."
"Me too." She whispered back.

Kumawala ang mahinang daing sa mga labi ni Happy nang unti-unti siyang kinubabawan
ni Blaze at hinalikan ang pisngi niya.
Happy closed her eyes to savour his kisses. She's enjoying it.
And when his lips claimed hers, she just let him kissed her. She didn't move to
kiss him back and that made Blaze stopped.
"Kiss me back." He demanded while brushing his lips against hers.
Instead of kissing him back, Happy yawned with her eyes close. "I run so many
errands today. I'm beat. Tinatamad akong i-kiss ka."
Blaze's body vibrated as he chuckled deeply. "I'm beat too but i still want to kiss
you."
"We're different." Nanatiling nakapikit ang mga mata niya. "It's tiring pa la na
mag-asikaso nang wedding."
Naramdaman niyang hinalikan siya nito sa nuo habang nakakubabaw pa rin sa kaniya.
"Then rest or take a break. Hayaan mo si Mommy ang umasikaso sa mga dapat mong
gawin."
She pouted. "But i don't want that."
Blaze kissed her pouted lips. "Then what do you want?"
Happy cracked open her eyes and looked at Blaze who's looking softly at her. "I
want my sister happy, kaya i'm doing this. I want her to feel that she's importante
sakin— samin ni Daddy. Gusto kong i-prove kay Lucky na kahit hindi kami together
habang lumalaki kami, Ate pa rin niya ako and that she can count on me. Do you
think sapat na ang ginagawa ko para ma-feel niyang love na love ko siya?"
Blaze smiled softly at her. "Of course. Lucky is the kind of person who appreciates
everything and everyone. Kahit nga ako, nakikita kong mahal mo siya, siya pa ba?"
That put a smile on my face. "I love having a sibling."
Blaze nodded, "me too." Umalis ito sa pagkakakubabaw sa kaniya at niyakap ulit siya
sa beywang habang naka-unan siya sa braso nito. "I guess, i could say that i'm
dependent to Blake. Siguro dahil sa mga pinagdaanan namin. We lost our Mom eleven
years ago. She was kidnapped and we thought she was dead until months ago."
That caught her attention and her sleepiness slowly disappeared.
"What happened?" Siya naman ang kumubabaw dito at tinitigan ito.
"We thought our Mom was dead for eleven years." He smiled bitterly. "When we saw
her again, she has a different face. Blake had a hard time accepting her and i can
see that Mom is also having a hard time telling us the truth. Ayoko nang dagdagan
yong bigat nang dinadala nila kaya naman kahit mahirap din para sakin na tanggapin
ang lahat, kahit parang sasabog na ang ulo ko sa kung anong dapat na gawin, pinilit
kong magpanggap na ayos lang ang lahat, na maaayos namin ang lahat. I begged Blakey
and i begged Mom. I was so fucked up but i didn't let them see it. I didn't let
them see how wreck I was because of Mom's sudden appearance. I don't want to burden
them with my issues because i know they have so much on their plate too.
"So i acted like it was okay for me, that it doesn't matter what Mom did... I acted
because I can see Blakey. I can see that he wants to be with Mom again but just
didn't know what to do and where to start. Kahit ano pang sabihin ng kakambal ko,
kahit ano pang galit ang ipakita niya kay Mommy, kilala ko siya, alam kong
nahihirapan siya kaya kinalimutan ko ang sarili kong problema at nararamdaman para
kay Mommy at pilit na pinagbati sila. Thankfully, Lucky helped. And seeing Blake
smile to Mom again, seeing him happy like that, I know i did good. It was the right
decision for me to discard my own feelings. For my twin."
Hinaplos niya ang kunot nitong nuo. "You're a good brother, Blazey."
"Am i?" Blaze's voice is filled with self-doubt. "I blamed him for years. I blamed
him for my mistakes. And when Blakey found out that i blamed him, he said he was
sorry and i felt like a prick. It was my fault, not his, it was me who didn't get
up that morning to accompany Mom and Cassie that's why they got kidnapped. It was
all on me. It was me. It was my fault that Mom got kidnapped and Cassie was raped
and murdered. It's me... it's me... It's all my fault. I fucked up. I messed up and
now i'm paying the price."
Happy's heart broke when she saw a tear fell from Blaze's eyes. Now she understand
why he can't move on. Cassie didn't leave him, she died. Cassie didn't broke his
heart because she left, his heart broke because of Cassie's brutal death. And Blaze
blame himself for it. That's why he was having a hard time moving on. That was why
he can't let go that easy.
That's why he's having a hard time fixing himself.
Because the damage was severe. So severe that it broke him.
He's not just broken hearted... this man, he's broken all over. His heart, his mind
and his soul. It's all broken.
"When i lost Mom and Cassie, i was a wreck, Happy." He chuckled bitterly. "I nearly
went insane, no, not nearly—because i went insane. But Blake was there to pull me
out. Before it all happened, i was the big baby of the family. Mom spoils me and
Blake does too. They won't even let me drive a car because they're afraid i might
get into an accident. When I'm hungry, they would cook for me. I let them babied
me. I let Blake drive me to School and picked me up. And when i met Cassie, she
babied me too. I was the softy and the baby, so when it happened, i lost it.
"It was just me and Blake when it all went down. At nangapa ako. Hindi ko alam ang
gagawin. I don't want to burden Blake but i think that's what i did because he
sacrificed everything for me. He dropped out to take care of the business, he took
Mom's responsibility. In that eleven years, Blake wasn't just my brother, he was my
Mom and my Dad at the same time. He fed me, clothed me, sent me to School, he was
there for me. He taught me how to drive, he ahm, cooked for me, he supported me
while studying and taking the board exam— he supported me through and through.
Forgetting himself In the process and how did i repay him? By blaming him.
"I keep asking myself why Blake would sacrifice everything for me— and I realize,
it's because i was weak. So i decided to be strong. I decided to be like Blakey. A
strong, independent and responsible man. I pushed myself to my limit. I did
everything to be as strong as Blakey— through the years i did became strong— i was
strong enough to put Blakey first than myself. I was strong enough to forget myself
and my issues for Blakey. To set aside what i want and what i feel for Blakey.
"I may not say it to Blake or to anyone, but i can risk my life and i can put my
life on the line for him. Not because i owed him everything but because i love him
and he's my brother, my companion, my pain absorber, my best friend and he's my
family."
Happy smiled. "I feel the same way to my sister. I'm not just doing this because I
owe her, it's because I love her."
Blaze smiled back at her. "And i guess we're the same, wanting our siblings to feel
that we're just here, that we support them and that we will do anything to prove to
them that we love them without saying the word i love you."
Happy nodded, her eyes glistening with tears. "You're a very good man, Blazey.
Very. And i'm very, very proud to have met you."
Pinakatitigan siya ni Blaze. "We're kind of the same in some way. We're an action
kind of person." Iniyakap ni Blaze ang mga braso sa beywang niya habang masuyong
hinahaplos ng kamay nito sa likod niya, "and i know that action without words is
meaningless, but, words without action is more useless and senseless."
Happy smiled proudly at Blaze. "That's ma'bitch."
Blaze chuckled. "This is the part where i'll say that i'm not your bitch, but hell,
i don't really mind being your bitch. It's downright insulting but for some reason,
when you say it, I feel like your owning me and you're proud of me." He tsked. "It
still feel like you're insulting me though— but just a little."
Happy laughed and kissed Blaze on the lips, a kiss that he returned immediately. He
gripped her waist, sucked and licked his tongue before rolling them over.
He was on top of her now. Kissing and owning her lips, making her moan slightly and
groan audibly.
His lips left hers and It moved down to her chin, trailing on her jaw and finding
its way to her ear.
And when his tongue touch her earlobe, Happy gasped at the sensation that hit her
belly. It made her body arched!
"Blaze..."
His tongue continued playing with her earlobe trailing to the back of her ear and
Happy can't stop herself from getting wet in between her thighs.
Jesus Christ! He's still not kissing my neck yet!
Napahawak siya sa braso ni Blaze nang tuluyan na ngang bumaba ang mga labi nito sa
leeg niya. He was kissing her neck, trailing down his tongue on her collarbone and
softly nipping her skin.
"Blaze..." she can't stop herself from moaning his name until he return to kissing
her lips again.
He was ravishing her lips. Kissing her hungrily and senseless. And she kissed him
back with the same ferocity. With the same heat and intensity.
The bed was huge and they roll each other over and over while their lips are locked
and until her lips were swollen from Blaze's kisses.
And when he finally had enough of her lips, he dropped three sweet endearing kisses
on her lips before pulling away and staring at her.
"Thank you." He whispered.

"For?"
"For making me feel better." Anito saka umalis sa pagkakakubabaw sa kaniya at

nahiga sa tabi niya. "Pagod na pagod ako kanina kasi ang dami kong case mula pa
nuong isang araw. Hindi ako umasa na makakahanap pa ako ng tao na kayang magtanggal
ng pagod na nararamdaman ko. Because in my field of work, if you're tired and your
body is aching, take a medicine. Pero pinagluto mo lang ako at hinalikan, nawala na
ang pagod ko. It's like you're my own personal brand of medicine. I like it. A
lot."
Tumagilid siya ng higa saka tinitigan ang binata. "I won't force you."
Kunot ang nuong tumagilid ng higa si Blaze, paharap sa kaniya. "Force me what?"
"To move on." Hinaplos niya ang pisngi nito pababa sa mapupula nitong labi na
katatapos lang niyang tikman at halikan. "Move on at your own pace, Blazey. Don't
force yourself just because you're pressured. Move on because that's what you want,
move on because that's what you deserve and move on because you're worth it."
"I'm worth it..." he whispered, "and that's what i deserve..."
Happy nodded with a smile. "Yes. Always keep that in mind. When you finally realize
your worth and what you deserve, maybe then, you'll be able to heal and love
yourself."
Tumango si Blaze saka pinagsiklop ng mahigpit ang kamay nila. "Thank you."
"Again?" She chuckled. "For what this time?"
"For being you." Sagot nito na titig na titig sa kaniya, "for being Happy Quinn."
Her eyes watered. Hearing Blaze says that, it means so much to her. "Thank you...
for seeing me."
Blaze kissed her forehead. "Magpahinga ka na, alam kong pagod ka."
Tumango siya. "Okay. You too."
"I'll just take a bath." Anito na bumangon at umalis sa kama. "Pahinga ka na. As a
Doctor, i advice you to rest."
Natawa siya. "But you're off duty." Aniya nang maalala ang una nilang beses na
nagkausap nang matagal.
He has different diagnosis at that time because he was off duty.
"As an off duty Doctor, my advice is wait for me so i can cuddle with you until you
fall asleep."
That made her laugh. "Okay, Doc. Hurry up, your master is waiting and that's me,
because you're ma'bitch."
Napabuga nalang nang marahas na hininga si Blaze saka naiiling na pumasok sa banyo
at hindi man lang nito isinara ang pinto.
Tumihaya siya ng higa saka napatitig sa kisame. Ilang minuto rin siyang ganun ng
bigla nalang na may sunod-sunod na nag-ingay sa cellphone ni Blaze. Hahayaan nalang
niya sana 'yon nang sunod-sunod na naman na nag-ingay 'yon hanggang sa mairita siya
sa tunog.
"Blazey, your phone is annoying, it keeps beeping." Sabi niya sa lukot na mukha.
"Open it!" Sigaw ni Blaze mula sa banyo na bukas ang pinto. "Baka may emergency sa
Hospital."
Sa sinabi nito, inabot niya ang cellphone nito na nasa bedside table at katabi nang
cellphone niya.
When she picked up Blaze's phone, the screen automatically lit up and it's asking
for a face recognition.
And when the face recognition didn't recognize her face, a number keyboard popped
up.
Bumangon siya saka naglakad palapit sa banyo pero hindi siya pumasok. Hanggang sa
labas lang siya ng pinto. "It's asking for your password. I'll just put it back—"
"It's 427797."
She frowned. "What is that? Does it stand for something or just a random number?"
"A secret and don't ask what that is. Walang basagan ng trip." Ani Blaze. "Just
open my phone."
Naiiling na i-ti-nayp niya ang password sa cellphone ni Blaze at bumukas nga 'yon.
And the notifications... it wasn't a text message, it was a chat notification.
"Reply-yan mo nalang kung sino man 'yan." Sabi ni Blaze na naliligo pa rin. "Tell
him or her that i'm taking a shower."
Sa sinabing 'yon ni Blaze, bumalik siya sa kama at padapang nahiga habang nagta-
type nang mensahe para sa 'Jumbo Hotdog Club'.
Whoever named this group chat Is lame. Who would name their group chat a Jumbo
Hotdog Club anyway?
Only a lunatic would agree with the name.
Happy didn't read the previous message— except the last two.
Phoenix Martinez: @Bigbaby nasaan na ang barbecue at beer namin Blaze? Naniningil
na kami! 👿 pagkatapos mo kaming bugbugin, thank you lang?
Khairro Sanford: Hindi kami tumatanggap nang thank you @Bigbaby Blaze!
Natawa siya sa nabasa saka mabilis na nag-type. Hindi pa rin pala makalimutan nang
mga kaibigan ni Blaze ang nangyari doon sa labas ng BV.
'Blaze is on the shower. He'll be out In a minute or so. - Happy Q.'
And when she send it, she smiled while remembering Blaze's name In the group chat.
"Big baby..." That made her chuckle. "Seriously?"
Tumuon ulit ang tingin niya sa screen ng cellphone ni Blaze.
'Yong group chat na mabilis ang pagtaas nang mga chat kanina at maingay ay bigla
nalang natahimik pagkatapos niyang mag-reply.
And the next thing she knew, the group chat disappeared.
"What the hell?" Gulat niyang tanong sa sarili.
Tamang-tama naman na lumabas si Blaze sa banyo na tanging tuwalya lang ang nakatapi
sa pang-ibaba nitong katawan.
And she just stared at him... ogling his muscles at the right places and his abs...
damn. This Doctor Is really dirty... and hot!
"I'm not a stripper, Happy." Ani Blaze na nagpabalik sa katinuan niya.
Napalabi siya. "Sorry."
Sumunod ang mga mata niya rito habang kumukuha ito ng damit sa backpack na dala
kanina.
And Blaze shamelessly took off the towel wrapped around his waist.
In front of her!
While his back is on her!
And she can see his... hot and sexy ass!
And she didn't look away. She stayed rooted while staring at Blaze's sexy back.
Damn this hit dirty Doctor!
At nang humarap ito sa kaniya nakasuot na Ito ng boxer short saka walang
pangingiming tumabi ng higa sa kaniya sa kama.
"Who was it?" Blaze asked.
Happy needed to blink enumerable times to pull herself together! "Ahm..." tumikhim
siya bago sumagot, "it was from Jumbo Hotdog Club."
"What?" Blaze looked agitated all of the sudden.
"Yeah." Tumango siya saka inabot dito ang cellphone. "I replied and I quote 'Blaze
Is on the shower. He'll be out in a minute or so— Happy Q.'."
Blaze was still in shock and a little bit... nervous, maybe? "And? What did they
say? Nabasa mo ba ang chat-chat dun?"
Umiling siya saka napangiwi. "They kicked you out."
"Oh."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Someone looks relieved. They kicked you out though."
Blaze just pulled her closer to him and cuddled with her. "Hayaan mo sila." Anito.
"I'm sure they'll add me back. I named that group chat after the last one was
infiltrated by an amazon."
She frowned, confused. "Amazon?"

"My friend's wives."
Natawa siya. "So you're hiding it from them?"
"It's a man's talk, you know. Kind of personal and crazy."
Happy just shrugged, because she can't relate, and snuggles close to Blaze as she
close her eyes for the night.
And Happy had a good night sleep. So is Blaze who slept like a big baby that he is
beside her.
~ Happy Reading, CCBells/Inoxentes 😘
CHAPTER 14
HAPPY ASKED Blaze to help with tables and chairs for the Reception and Blaze asked
his friends to carry the tables and chairs inside the Hall. Syempre, may suhol. The
famous Barbecue and Beer just outside Bachelor's Village. As always.
Ang paborito nilang tambayang magkakaibigan simula nang magbukas iyon ilang taon na
ang nakakaraan.
At ang mga walang-hiya, kahit ang mga hindi tumulong nagsidatingan.
"Mga metal talaga ang mukha niyo." Aniya kay Titus, Phoenix, Hunt, Sanford at
Salazar pagkatapos ubusin ang beer na hawak, "tumulong ba kayo?"
Phoenix glared at him before pointing his swollen neck. "How about this you
motherfucker?! Nahirapan akong lumunok dahil bakit naman kasi sa dinami-dami nang
puwede mong suntukin na parte ng katawan ko sa leeg ko pa?!"
Lihim siyang napangiwi. "Because the neck is one of the weak spots of human body?"
Phoenix showed him his middle finger. "Don't give that human anatomy crap. You
attack me because you're an asshole and a jealous animal. Period."
Titus tapped his chest. "And my rib is broken because of you."
He frowned at Morgan. "Then why are you walking, moron?"
"Maybe because its free barbecue and beer and you didn't invite us, you animal!"
Titus snapped before slowly sitting on the vacant chair. "Fuck, that hurts."
Phoenix tsked before getting two beers on the fridge and handing the one to Titus.
"Man, don't go Drunken Master on us again. Sa susunod na magselos ka, wala nang
hand-to-hand combat. Babarilin kita kaagad." Kapagkuwan ay tumingin ito sa tindira
na nasa counter. "Pa-lista nalang, Eva."
Nag-thumbs up lang si Eva, ang anak ng may-ari ng tindahan saka bumalik kaagad ang
atensiyon sa cellphone nito.
"Eva, dalampung piraso pang barbecue." Ani Sanford na umiinom na nang beer, "pa-
lista."
Kaagad na nalukot ang mukha ni Eva at umalis ito sa counter saka may inilapag na
notebook at ballpen sa lamesa nila.
"Heto." Ani Eva na lukot ang mukha. "Kayo ang maglista sa lahat ng kinuha niyo.
Lahat ha?" May babala sa boses nito. "Hindi na kayo makakakabili ng barbecue namin
dito kapag may kinain kayong hindi niyo nilista riyan. Gets?"
Lahat sila nag thumbs up kay Eva na bumalik naman kaagad sa likod ng counter.
Beckett tsked. "I think I heard Eva whispered 'mga baliw'."
"Sino kaya 'yon?" Cali asked in an innocent voice. "Baka yong kapit-bahay nila."
Lahat sila napatango bilang pagsang-ayon.
"Eva," tawag ni Ymar sa cashier ng tindahan. "Paano mo malalaman kung kompleto ang
inilista namin dito?"
Eva pointed the barbecue stool with a sarcastic face. "Limang daang piraso ang
nandiyan at walang tao rito— wala naman talang pumapasok ritong ibang costumer
kapag nandito kayo kasi ang iingay niyo!" Pagkatapos tinuro nito ang ref, "may
lamang limampung beer dun." Nameywang ito, "alam ko ang bilang nang paninda namin
mga gago. Ang yayaman niyo tapos nandito kayo."
Nagtawanan lang sila sa sinabi ni Eva.
"Dapat ipa-aircon niyo na itong karenderya niyo, Eva." Sabad ni Calyx. "Malaki ang
kinikita niyo samin."
Eva looked at Calyx's flatly. "Anong malaki? Sa utang mo palang, lugi na kami."
Calyx looked shock. "May utang ako?"
Wolkzbin tsked. "Huwag kang gumaya kay Vergara, Vargaz. Susunod ka na sa yapak niya
sa pagiging makapal ang mukha."
"Hey!" Kaagad na depensa ni Iuhence. "Kung makasabi ka namang makapal ang mukha ko,
e fifty pesos lang naman 'yon!"
"Oh, kung fifty pesos lang naman pala," pinandilatan ng mata ni Train si Iuhence,
"magbayad ka na!"
Kaagad na naging maamong tupa ang mukha ni Iuhence. "Wala akong pera e." Kapagkuwan
ay bumaling ito kay Tyron na tumutulong sa pagluluto ng barbecue kasi naubos na
nila ang lahat nang luto na. "Ty, pahiram nga muna ako ng fifty pesos para
makatulog na nang mahimbing itong si Wolkzbin."
Tyron just showed his finger at Iuhence. "You still owe me one hundred pesos,
bonehead."
Lander tsked. "Magpinsan yata 'tong si Vergara at Vargaz, parehong metal ang
mukha."
"Hey!" Sabay na sigaw ni Calyx at Iuhence habang masama ang tingin kay Lander.
Then Calyx looked at Eva, "kailan pa ako nagkautang dito?"
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Eva saka lumapit ito ulit sa kaniya habang may
dala-dalang malapad na notebook saka binuklat iyon sa harapan nila at may tinuro
nito.
"Heto oh." Ani Eva kay Calyx. "Sampung lollipop at maraming pang iba, si Seth ang
kumuha, care of nalang daw sayo. Limampung balot ng wiggles, inutang ni Connor sa
pangalan mo. Limang balot ng biscuit at candy, inutang ni Corey, isa sa triplets
mo. Tapos si Caelan, ito mga inutang niya. Sinabi nilang lahat ang Daddy daw nila
ang magbabayad. Hindi lang 'yon, ito pa, mga soft-drinks."
Napangiwi si Calyx. "Nangutang ang mga anak ko rito?"
"Oo nga. Sinasamahan lang sila ni Manong Danny na guard niyo riyan."
Napatanga si Calyx. "I'm shook."
Iuhence tsked. "Mana sa tatay ang mga anak mo Calyx."
Tumuon kay Iuhence ang masamang tingin ni Eva. "Yong kambal mong anak, sila lang
naman ang umubos sa Yakult namin dito at sabi nila ang Daddy nalang nila ang
magbabayad."
Napatanga si Iuhence sa narinig. "What?!"
Eva looked at Train. "Pati rin ang anak mo. Heto ang utang."
From Lander to Tyron to Ymar and so on. Lahat nang may anak sa kanilang
magkakaibigan, may utang sa tindahan dahil sa mga anak nito.
"Bakit hindi mo kami siningil?" Yon ang mahiwagang tanong nang lahat kay Eva.
Umirap lang si Eva, "eh nahihiya si Nanay e. Pero hindi ako, ang yayaman niyo tapos
ang kukuripot. Kumain na nga lang kayo riyan."
Inis na bumalik si Eva sa counter habang ang mga kaibigan naman niyang may mga
utang dahil sa mga anak nito ay nagsilabasan nang pera para magbayad.
And after they pay their debts, one by one, they all left, saying how they will
scold their kids for doing what they did.
Blaze clasped his hand. "Thank God. Kaunti lang ang babayaran ko."
Sa sinabi niya kumuha ng tagda-dalawampung barbecue is Phoenix, Titus, Khairro at

Shun Kim.
Ang mga nabugbog niya nang magwala siya.
Tumingin siya kay Volkzki. "Buti hindi nangutang ang anak mo."
Volkzki just shrugged and Knight glared at Valerian. "Malamang hindi mangungutang
si RV, yong panganay ko ang sinusulsulan na mangutang."
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ni Valerian. "Bayad 'yon sa lahat nang nagastos ko sayong
tang'na ka."
Knight tsked at Valerian. "Dapat ngayon palang sanayin ko na ang mga anak ko na
hindi maging marupok sa mga anak mo."
Valerian just grunted and drunk his beer.
Napailing nalang si Blaze saka napasandal sa likod ng kinauupuan.
"Wazzup with you?" Velasquez asked.
Blaze closed his eyes. "I'm cool."

"You look like a mess." Pansin ni Knight sa kaniya. "Kahit anong tago mo, nakikita
ko."
He opened his eyes and looked at Knight. "Yeah? Tell me what you see."
"You're a mess." Panimula nito habang titig na titig sa kaniya. "You're conflicted.
And you look desperate."
That made him still but he didn't show any emotion on his face. He won't give the
Count that satisfaction.
"It's about Happy Quinn, right?" Phoenix asked while eating barbecue. "She's a
spitting image of your dead fiancée."
Blaze nodded. "Yeah. She is."
"How are you coping up?" Titus asked. "Moving on is one thing but being with a
woman with the same face as your dead fiancée, that's freaky, man. It'll be hard."
Tumango lang siya.
"Does Happy know that she looks like your dead fiancée?" Volkzki asked.
Umiling siya. "I want to tell her but I can't... i'm afraid of what she might feel
or do... I don't know. All she knows is that she somehow reminds me of Cassie.
That's it."
Sumabad si Shun sa usapan. "Tell her. Keeping a secret is never a good thing."
"Yeah." Sabay-sabay na sabi nang mga nandoon na halos lahat ay may asawa na,
maliban sa kanila ni Terron.
"Trust us, bud." Ani Cali na tinapik pa ang balikat niya. "Secret like that, it
will always haunt you. Wherever you arw and whatever you do. Come clean with her.
Tell her everything, and when she stays after knowing the truth, keep her."
Mapakla siyang tumawa. "That's the thing, she will leave after Blake and Lucky's
wedding. She'll go back to Pennsylvania."
Volkzki frowned. "And you will let her? Man, I went to the fucking country I hated
the most for my wife because I love her. So if you love her, either stop her or
fucking go after her."
"I don't know what I feel." He confessed honestly. "Sometimes, I see her as Happy,
and sometimes I see her as Cassie. I'm confused. I'm trying hard because I know
that it's unfair for Happy. I know in my mind that Cassie is dead but, there's
still apart of me who's hoping that maybe Happy is Cassie."
"Man," Shun looked at him, "Happy is not Cassie. I rechecked everything about her.
Ten times. For you. Just to make sure and she's really Happy Quinn."
Morgan tsked. "You're fucked up, bud. Your situation is very hard. I can't imagine
what you're going through right now."
Phoenix opened another bottle of beer then he handed it to him. "We plan to beat
you up tonight, but since you're a mess, we'll do it next week."
Natawa siya saka idinipa ang mga braso. "That's okay. Beat me up now. I won't
fight."
"Because you wanna feel pain." Sabad ni Knight na kanina pa tahimik at ikinatingin
nang lahat dito. "You wanna feel pain because you think you deserve it for hurting
Happy Quinn. But know this, Blaze, the pain that you're gonna put her through if
you can't move on from Cassie and you won't let go of Happy... no kind of beating
will amount to the pain Happy Quinn will feel because of you. So think and decide.
Either you keep loving Cassie and let go of Happy, or hold Happy's hand tightly and
let go of Cassie."
Blaze looked down. "I can't let go of Cassie... I don't want to forget her."
"Moving on is not about forgetting the woman you love, it's accepting that she's
dead and never coming back. That's what my Therapist told me years ago." Ani
Andrius saka mahina itong natawa, "i'd been there you know and I feel you, bud, I
do. I know it will be very hard for you to move on, fuck, it will be hell for you,
but if you don't want to let go of Happy Quinn's hand, learn to let go of Cassie's
memory. It's gonna be hell but endure it."
Pierce tapped his shoulder. "Hanggang payo lang kami sayo, bud. Nasayo pa rin ang
desisyon kung pakikinggan mo ang payo namin. You have to want to move on. Give
yourself a reason to move on. But if you can't do that, let go of Happy Quinn.
That'll be the best decision you could do for her. Don't be selfish. I'd been
there, i'd been selfish and it's not fair. So think... and whatever you decide,
we're just here, ready to get drunk with a motherfucker like you."
Blaze chuckled. "Nakapag-asawa lang kayo, naging sentimental na kayong mga gago
kayo."
Nagtawanan ang lahat saka sumabad si Sanford habang titig na titig sa kaniya.
"I want to know something, bud," anito na seryoso ang mukha, "and tell the truth?"
He frowned. "What?"
Khairro took a deep breath like what he was about to say is very hard. "Are you
really... Happy Quinn's big baby?"
He showed Khairro his middle finger. "Fuck you."
Nagtawanan ang lahat ng kaibigan niya sa sinagot niya.
"Yan ang sabi ni Happy e." Natatawang sabi ni Sanford. "She said and I quote 'He's
a big baby when he's with me' and we're like... fuck. So Vitale twins are not
really badasses but softasses."
Blaze looked at Khairro with cold emotion on his face and emotionless eyes. "Do you
want to die? I can arrange that."
Sanford shivered after looking away from him. "Damn... even when he's a big baby,
he's scary."
Everyone laughed.
"Blaze, I have something to show you." Tawag sa kaniya ni Shun Kim saka may
inilapag na laptop sa harapan niya sa ibabaw ng mesa. "The good thing about
Romero's Hospital Main Branch is their High Definition CCTV's and of course, the
very clear mini-microphone together with the CCTV I installed for security
purposes. And this microphone can clearly pick up voices within five mile radius.
And I just have to isolate the voice in a certain area and then boom, we have
this."
Blaze stared at Shun's Laptop screen. It's a video and when Shun played it, Blaze
felt his whole body went cold and he paled.
It's Happy and Him, in the Hospital entrance.
"Cook for me?" The Blaze on the video asked.
Inirapan ni Happy si Blaze. "You want me to cook for you but don't want to be
ma'bitch? No way! I'm not cooking for you anymore—"
"Fine." Blaze sighed. "I'm your ma'bitch just cook for me."
Happy grinned. "Okay, it's official, you're ma'bitch."
The video ended and all eyes are on him.
"What?" He asked in irritated voice.
"Ma'bitch?" Sabay-sabay na sabi ng mga kaibigan niya.
"At hindi ka pa sigurado sa nararamdaman mo para sa kaniya?!" Cali tsked. "You just
let her labeled you as her slave. What more do you want?"
Valerian nodded. "I'm pretty sure ma'bitch means you're my bitch and that makes
you my slave. So when I call, you come and do my bidding."
All his friends grunted in unison.
And he was clenching his fist. Damn Shun and his high-tech CCTV.
"Cat got your tongue, Big baby?" Nang-aasar na tanong ni Sanford sa kaniya.
"Say something, Ma'bitch." Shun added while laughing his ass off.
Blaze gritted his teeth, "i'm not drunk, but i'm pretty sure I can be a savage
animal again like the last time, but this time, I won't hold back. I will break
every bones in your body and dance on your entrails, motherfuckers."
Lahat natahimik at nagkaniya-kaniya nang kain ng barbecue at inom ng beer.
Then Sanford's phone rang, breaking the silence.
"What is it? Why are you calling me, you fucker? I'm fucking off duty!" Sanford
hissed at the other line. "What do you want—" he stilled and his face immediately
went from irritated to serious in a snap second. "A shooting? Where? Two blocks
from my station?" Khairro hissed a curse. "Any GSW other than the vic?" Sanford's
cursed again. "Did you get the name of the Vic?" Seconds later, Sanford was looking
at him. "The Vic's name is Happy Quinn."
Mabilis siyang napatayo sa kinauupuan habang nilulukob siya ng takot at pag-aalala.

"What do you mean?"
"Happy Quinn was shot." Ani Sanford na parang hindi ito makapaniwala, "and she's on
the way to the Hospital."
He was rooted in place, fear consuming him. But his friend pulled him out.
"Come on!" Tinapik ni Knight ang balikat niya. "We'll drive you to the Hospital.
Fast and furious style."
Blaze moved his feet while he was still in dazed and worried over Happy.
Who would shot Happy? Fuck!
~ Happy Reading ❤️ and when you get to that part (Hermano) means brother in Spanish
😘 I drop some super-super-duper mini bombs. 😅 Enjoy 😘
CHAPTER 15
BUMAKAS ang gulat sa mukha ni Happy nang makitang humahangos na pumasok si Blaze sa
ER kasama ang mga kaibigan nito. At nang makita siya nito, puno nang pag-aalala ang
mukha nitong tumakbo palapit sa kaniya.
"Happy! What happened?" Tanong nito habang sinusuri ang katawan niya. "Are you
okay? Are you hurt? Are you hurting somewhere? Where's the wound? Please, tell me
you're fine—
"I'm fine." Aniya para kumalma na si Blaze. "Daplis lang."
Blaze stilled and blows a loud breath before looking at her. "Okay ka lang ba
talaga? Ano ba'ng nangyari? Saan ka tinamaan?"
Blaze looks stricken.
"Nag-grocery ako tapos when i got out from the Grocery, bigla nalang may tumamang
bullet sa sasakyan ko and the next thing i know," bahagyan niyang itinaas ang
laylayan ng suot na blouse para ipakita rito ang tagiliran niya, "may dumaplis sa
side ko."
Humaplos ang daliri ni Blaze sa gilid ng gauze na nakatakip sa sugat niya. "Are you
really feeling okay?"
She nodded and smile. "I'm fine. Daplis lang naman. Sa skin lang."
Blaze let out a relieve breathe before looking at Khairro Sanford who's typing
something on his phone.
"Mahahanap mo ba ang may gawa nito?" Tanong ni Blaze kay Sanford. "O kailangang ako
ang gumalaw?"
Khairro looked up from his cellphone to Blaze. "The investigation is still on going
but it was a Sniper gun."
"So it's long range." Sabad ni Pierce Muller. "What's the tallest building in that
area?"
"Let me." Ani Shun Kim saka umupo ito sa bakanteng higaan na malapit sa kaniya saka
binuksan nito ang laptop na dala at mabilis na tumipa ang mga daliri nito sa
keyboard. "It's Pearl Casino and a Condominium. Which one?" Tumingin Ito sa kaniya.
"Napansin mo ba kung saan galing ang bala?"
Napakurap-kurap siya saka napatingin sa mga kaibigan ni Blaze. "It's okay, the
Police is handling the case. They're already on it. Saka ayoko kayong ipahamak
because you're all civilians—"
Khairro raised his hand. "I'm the Captain of that Precinct. Those are my men who
brought you here."
Happy lips parted. Really?
Shun raised his hand while his eyes are glued on the screen. "Retired FBI here."
It was Pierce Muller who spoke next. "Professional Sniper."
"Ex-Navy Seal." Ani Phoenix Martinez.
"I was in a Mafia." Ani Titus na ikinataas ng kilay niya. "Retired."
"Civilian." Ani Beckett Furrer at Cali Sudalga.
"Spaniard Count." Ani Knight Velasquez na hindi na niya ikinagulat. Alam niyang isa
itong Conde dahil ito ang kumausap sa kaniya tungkol kay Lucky at nagpakilala ito
kung sino talaga ito.
Ang mata niya ay tumuon kay Valerian Volkzki.
Parang sumusukong itinaas nito ang kamay sa ere. "I'm just a Pilot, Miss."
"Blaze, see her wound." Utos ng Conde kay Blaze. "And do your thing."
Kaagad namang sinuri ni Blaze ang sugat niya pagkatapos nitong bahagyang inalis ang
gauze na nakatakip dun.
Then Blaze looked up at her and asked. "Which direction are you facing when you get
shot?"
Happy frowned and shook her head. "I'm not sure. I can't tell."
Blaze glanced at Shun Kim. "Saan nakaharap ang exit door ng Grocery?"
Shun Kim started typing again and then, "east."
Sinuri ulit ni Blaze ang sugat niya bago ibinalik ang gauze sa pagkakatakip nun.
"Base on Happy's bullet wound, if she's facing east, the trajectory of the bullet
using a 32-point compass rose is EbN. That's my rough calculation. Give or take."
Gulat na napatitig siya kay Blaze. "And you get all that from my small wound? How?"
Blaze winked at her. "Because i'm a badass Doctor."
"Shun," ani ng Conde, "can you pin point a location?"
Shun nodded while his eyes are still glued on his laptop's monitor. "If It's 32-
point Compass Rose East by North, there's only three tall building near the area.
Perfect range. A Tech Company, A condominium Building and a Five Star Hotel."
Sa narinig na sinabi ni Shun, kumunot ang nuo niya. "If it's a perfect range why
did that Sniper missed?"
"The weather messed with him." Sagot ni Pierce. "To do a perfect shot, the wind
speed should be in your favour and a lot more— It's not just pulling the trigger—
it's either that, or he's not a professional."
"Oh." Was all she can say.

And then someone called the Count's phone. Parang tiningnan muna nito kung sino ang
tumatawag at mabilis nitong sinagot yon.
The Count immediately looked serious and... agitated?
"Si'känd Archōn..." anang Conde sa kausap sa kabilang linya. "Yes. Don't worry.
Yes. That person is safe." The Count glanced at her, "yes, i understand, Si'känd
Archōn." Then he ended the call and spoke to her. "You should go home and rest,
Miss Quinn. You look pale.
Tumango siya saka bumaling kay Blaze na tinititigan pa rin ang sugat niya.
"I'm okay." Pagkausap niya rito, "sabi ng Doctor kanina, puwede na akong umuwi.
There is no complication or something like that."
Blaze sighed. "I'll drive you to your Hotel."
Happy smiled and nodded. "I would like that, thank you."
Bumaling si Blaze sa Conde at akmang magsasalita nang maunahan ito ng Conde.
"I'll deal with it. Get her home." Anang Conde, "Shun will settle the bill."
"Thanks." Ani Blaze saka Inalalayan siya patayo. "Feeling better?"
Tumango siya. "I'm fine. I can take the pain, hindi naman masyadong nakaka-hurt."
Nagpaalam sila sa mga kaibigan ni Blaze at inalalayan siya ng binata habang

naglalakad.
"Blaze, ayos lang ako." Giit niya rito.
"I don't care... I'm worried."
Happy sighed. "But i'm really okay. Stop worrying."
Hindi umimik si Blaze pero nagdilim ang mukha nito habang Inaalalayan siyang
maglakad palabas ng Hospital at patungo sa parking lot.
And while Blaze is driving, his jaw keeps tightening and his fist clenching.
He's that worried of her?
"Who would do this to you?" Sa wakas ay nagsalita na rin ito. "I can't think of
anyone who would want to hurt you. You're a good person!"
Isinandal niya ang katawan sa likod ng upuan saka nagkibit-balikat. "Maybe

napagkamalan lang ako? You know, mistaken identity— it happens sometimes. Maybe it
was a mistake."
Blaze cussed. "Nabaril ka at yan lang ang rasong maisip mo? You got shot, Happy!
Shot!"
"What do you want na sabihin ko?!" She snapped back at Blaze before sighing, "i
never hurt anyone. I don't have a kalaban. Wala silang makukuha kong i-hu-hurt nila
ako. I'm just a Jewellery Designer and my Dad is just a Businessman. Our life has
been uneventful since i can remember and this is the first time that It happened,
so yes, that's the only reason that i can think of because i'm not a bad person, so
is my father. Wala akong atraso to anyone."
Blaze blows a loud breath. "Then why were you shot?"
"I don't know." She's beginning to get irritated at Blaze's question because she
doesn't really know. "I don't know, Blazey..." pinagsiklop niya ang nanlalamig na
kamay. "All i know is that i'm scared, really scared of what will happen to my Dad
if something bad happens to me again. I don't want to put him through hell again—
he'll be in pain. And then Lucky, she'll be devastated."
"So am i." Ani Blaze na ikinabaling niya rito.
"Blazey..."
"If something bad happens to you," he blows a loud breath, "i don't know what I'll
do and what will happen to me. I'm not gonna lose you again."
Blaze's last word made her still. Again?
He's thinking of Cassie— he's referring to her as Cassie and she doesn't think
Blaze notice that.
And here I thought he sees me as me because that's what he told me.

Happy just took a deep breath to calm herself. She didn't comment on what Blaze's
said. She and Blaze compromised. No Jealousy.
Tumingin siya sa labas ng bintana ng sasakyan. Easy to say, so hard to do.
Nang makarating sila sa inuukupa niyang Hotel, hinatid siya ni Blaze hanggang sa
labas ng kuwartong inuupahan.
"May kasama ka ba sa loob?" Tanong nito.
She nodded. "My Dad is inside."
"Stay inside your room." Bilin nito. "Don't go out unless it's an Emergency. Kami
na ni Mommy ang bahala sa iba pang gagawin para sa kasal ni Blakey at Lucky. Dito
ka lang, may duty ako ngayon pero bukas wala kaya pupuntahan kita rito para samahan
ka."
Tahimik lang siyang tumango.
Blaze frowned at her. "Are you okay? You look bothered."
She forced a smile. "I'm okay. Medyo tired lang."
"Then go in and rest." Anito.
Tumango siya saka binuksan ang pinto ng kuwarto gamit ang card key.
"Take care." Pahabol na sabi ni Blaze bago niya maisara ang pinto.
She's exhausted, she's scared and a little bit in pain. Wala siyang oras para mag-
isip nang kung ano-ano.
What she needs to do is rest so she'll recover soon. Sa makalawa na ang kasal nang
kapatid niya. She won't ruin it by not being there for her sister.
Daplis lang naman 'to. I'll be okay—

"Are you okay?"
Nabitin ang paa niyang hahakbang sana papasok sa kuwarto niyang kabubukas lang niya
nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses ng isang lalaki.
Happy looked at her bed and there he is... sitting pretty and leaning on the bed's
headboard.
"What are you doing here?" Happy asked while she walks towards her closet. "I
thought you were in Cuba doing whatever you were doing that you won't tell me."
Midnight chuckled nonchalantly. "I messed up."
Napatigil siya sa paghahanap ng pantulog na damit saka ibinigay ang buong atensiyon
sa binata. "What happened?"
"The usual." He stared at the ceiling.
Naglakad siya palapit sa kama saka umupo sa gilid niyon at pinakatitigan ang
binata.
"What happened?" Ulit niyang tanong.
Midnight remained silent. Secretive and mysterious as ever.
She'd known him for nearly a decade now, but she still doesn't know what he really
does for a living.
Well, she knew that he's a Martial Art Instructor— her martial art instructor— but
that's it. She knows nothing of him but they still end up being friends. Maybe
because he was there for her, like her Dad, when she was having a hard time coping
after she woke up from her coma.
He was there, assisting her and being good to her, like a brother.
"I saw your brother today." Aniya nang nanatili itong tahimik.
That got Midnight's attention. "Where?"
Bahagyan niyang itinaas ang laylayan ng damit saka pinakita ang sugat niya. "I was
shot today and the Count was with Blaze when he came for me in the Hospital."
Biglang bumalikwas nang bangon si Midnight saka sinuri ang sugat niya, at tinanggal
pa nito ang gauze.
And Midnight looks relieved when he saw that her wound was not deep. "Fuck." He
looked at her worriedly. "Are you okay? How's the wound?"
Ibinaba niya ang laylayan ng damit niya saka bumuntong-hininga. "I'm fine."
"Who did this?" Nakatiim ang bagang na tanong ni Midnight sa kaniya.
"I don't know." She sighed. "The Police is still Investigating. How about you? How
did you messed up?"
Sa tanong niya bumalik ito sa pagkakasandal sa headboard. "I made new friends."
Pagkuwento nito, "i mean, they're my friends before but we became closer these past
few months." A smile stretched his lips. "And i did something for them, messing up
my life in the process."
"Was it worth it?" She asked.
Midnight nodded. "Yes. They're good people. Well," his eyes glared at her, "until i
saw you with one of them doing God knows what."
Her eyes widen. "Are you referring to Blaze Vitale?" She asked in shock.
"Yes." Madilim ang mukha nito.
"Oh." That's why he was in Blaze's house.
"And you acted like you don't know me." Midnight tsked. "You even introduced
yourself to me. I'm your brother from a different parent, Happ, and i'm hurt." He
tsked again. "Pretending that you don't know me... shocking me in the process...
irritating the hell out of me."
Hindi siya makatingin sa binata. "Sorry... what i did was an impulse and i know it
was bad but i texted you, remember?"
"Yeah." Midnight looked at her boredly. "To pick you up because you're lost."
"And you didn't come." Nakasimangot niyang sabi.
"Oh, maybe because i saw Blaze running like hero in a movie and i saw you two being
annoyingly sweet. It's gross. And i know you'll be safe with him And you look happy
so i let you be."
"Oh." Was all she said.
Midnight looked at her suspiciously. "What were you two doing that time? Mabilis
kang tumakbo kaya hindi kita napagalitan."
She bit her lower lip. "Running from you."
"Because? Ano ba ang ginagawa niyo kasi?" Masama na talaga ang mukha nito habang
nakatingin sa kaniya. "And don't lie to me, Happ. You know i don't like being lied
to."
Napangiwi siya habang nagsasabi ng totoo. "Kissing."
A string of curses escaped Midnight's mouth. "Remember what i told you about men?
They will take advantage of you!" He hissed at her, clearly not happy. "How many
times did i tell to take care around men? Blaze Vitale is not an exemption to that!
Hell, he's the worst!"
Napasimangot siya. "He's not the worst! He's a good man!" Balik niyang singhal
dito. "And stop this, mas malala ka pa kay Daddy when it comes to my dating life."
"Malamang, masyadong malambot ang Daddy mo pagdating sayo." Humalukipkip ito. "And
i'm your brother— not by blood— but i'm your brother and it's my job to protect
from alligators!"
"Alligators?" She asked, confused.
"Men." Anito saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "Just make sure that Blaze wouldn't
hurt you because i'll hurt him too."
"I thought he is your friend." She pointed out.
"He is, but you're my sister that i never wanted to have but here you are, so i
have to suck it up."
Siya naman ang tumingin ng masama at matalim kay Midnight. "You're not my sibling."
"Says the woman who calls me hermano."
Umirap siya, "that only happen once! And you forced me to say it!"
"Whatever. I'm still your brother from a different parent."
Inirapan niya ito. "Then act like a brother."
"I am." Midnight puffed a breath, "i'm in a beast mode right now. That
motherfucker! How dare he date you!"
"We're not dating." Aniya saka mabilis na nag-iwas ng tingin.
That made Midnight stilled. "Then why the fuck are you two kissing?"
"We're friend." Lihim na nakangiwi niyang sabi.
"Friends?" Midnight looked at her flatly. "What do you take me for? An idiot?!"
Napaigtad siya sa lakas ng boses nito. Midnight is always like this but since she
always wanted to have siblings, she tolerated him.
"I like him." Mahina niyang pag-amin. "A lot."
Midnight finally sighed in surrender. "Fine. Just make sure he won't hurt you, or
else, i'll be very, very mad at you for being a fool."
Hindi na siya nakasagot dahil may kumatok sa kuwarto niya at bumukas 'yon saka
sumilip sa loob ang ulo ng Daddy niya.
"Ah, i thought so." Anito habang nakatingin sa kanila saka napatango-tango, "sabi
ko na, nandito si Midnight. You do realize you two are shouting at each other
again?"
Napalabi siya.
"Sorry." Ani Midnight. "I was just scolding her for kissing a man."
Nag thumbs up ang Daddy niya. "Thank you, Midnight. Please, don't stop scolding her
in my expense. I always wanted to scold her but you know her... she always bully
me."
Happy glared at her father. "That's because you were gambling again."
Kaagad na tumalilis ng alis ang Daddy niya.
Napabuntong-hininga siya saka ibinalik ang tingin kay Midnight. "Nagsabi na ako ng
truth sayo, ikaw naman. Tell me the truth. What happened? And don't tell me your
okay, i know you, you're not okay."
Nag-iwas ng tingin si Midnight. "My brother..."

Kaagad na sumama ang mukha niya. "Ano na naman ang ginawa niya sayo?"
Midnight looked down. "He won't take me back. I begged, Happ."
Kaagad niyang hinawakan ang kamay ni Midnight at pinisil 'yon. "Then go back to
Spain, or to Cuba or Colorado. Hindi ko alam what's happening with you and your
brother but this has to stop, Midnight. Whenever you mention him to me, you're
always sad and a mess."
Umiling si Midnight. "I can't go back."
"Why not?"
"My father took my passport. I have no money, no connection. Nothing."
"I'll help." Kaagad niyang sabi. "Magkano ang kailangan mo? Tell me who i need to
pay to get you out of here."
Napatitig sa kaniya si Midnight saka tipid itong ngumiti bago umiling. "You don't
know my father. Kapag tinulungan mo ako, mapapahamak ka, kayo ng Daddy mo. It's
okay. Thank you for the offer though, it means a lot to me that you'll go to that
extent to help me."
Happy smiled back at Midnight. "I'm just here, okay? If you need anything, anything
at all, call me or come to me. I'll help you in any way i can."
Midnight nodded. "Thanks."
Napatitig siya kay Midnight kapagkuwan ay masuyo niya Itong niyakap.
"I'm just here, hermano. I'm here, okay?" Aniya. "Don't you ever forget that. If
you need anything, I'm willing to help."
Midnight nodded while hugging her back. "Happ, If the time comes that i'll stop
visiting you, don't come looking for me, okay?" Kumawala Ito sa yakap niya saka
masuyong sinapo ang mukha niya. "Don't look for me."
Umiling siya. "No—"
"Happ, listen to me." Seryosong-seryoso ang boses nito habang nakikiusap, "huwag mo
akong hanapin, huwag na huwag mong gagawin 'yon."
"But—"
"Please?" He begged. "My father is coming for me. Whatever will happen to me in the
next few days, turn a blind a eye. If i go missing, don't look for me. Promise me."
Tiningnan niya ng masama si Midnight. "You're always like this. Mysterious and
secretive. Can't you trust me? Akala ko ba ako ang sister mo kahit ayaw mo sakin?"
Midnight chuckled before messing her hair, "you and your father is the closest
thing i have for a family. I won't let anything bad happen to you and your Dad. So
promise me, don't look for me."
"No!" Galit niyang sabi habang nanunubig ang mga mata. "If you went missing, i will
look for you. I will do it even if it cost my life."
Umiling si Midnight. "Happ, there are some things that is not worth dying for."
Happy glared at Midnight. "You're not a thing! You're my family! You're my brother!
You are worth dying for!"
Midnight smiled at her and kissed her on the forehead. "Always the hardheaded. I
like that about you." Pinakatitigan siya nito. "But not this time. Listen to me.
Don't look for me. You might not like what you will find."
"Ano ba kasing gagawin sayo ng Daddy mo?" May takot sa boses na tanong niya. "Para
makapaghanda ako ng plano, para alam ko ang gagawin ko, namin ni Dad. We can take
you In. We can fly you to Pennsylvania."
Ngumiti lang si Midnight saka may kinuha itong Flash drive sa bulsa at inabot Iyon
sa kaniya. "Here. Itago mo 'to. And if i went missing, open that."
"I'll just open It now." She impatiently said.
Midnight chuckled. "Sorry, little sis, even if you open that now, you won't see
even a single file."
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "Then when will i see it?"
"Three months from now."
That made her heart sunk. "Why are you doing this to me?"
"Someday, you'll understand." Ani Midnight saka Inayos nito ang buhok niyang ginulo
nito. "After you open the flash-drive and see the files, i hope it change your
mind. Don't look for me. I beg you, Happ. Don't put your life on the line because
of me, okay?"
Titig na titig siya sa flash drive na hawak. "Will you be okay? Kahit mawala ka?"
Siguro magtatago Ito sa ama nito kaya ayaw nitong hanapin niya ito. "Will you be
fine? Really fine?"
Midnight smile and nodded. "I'll be in a far away place and I'll be fine there. Ako
pa ba?"
Ngumiti na rin siya. "Call me, okay? Even just, once a year, maybe? Siguro naman
kaya mo 'yon gawin kung saan ka man pupunta?"
Natigilan siya ng masuyo siyang yakapin ni Midnight at hinalikan sa gilid ng nuo.

"Be happy, Happ. I'm serious. Don't be like me, okay? Don't let anyone dictate you
what to do. Don't let anyone hurt you and put you in misery. If someone makes your
heart ache, let go Immediately because you don't deserve that pain. My little
sister don't deserve that pain. As you always tells me, you deserve more, because
you're worth it. Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise."
Happy nodded while silently crying.
Midnight was saying his goodbyes. She can feel it. That one call per year she asked
won't happen.
"Take care, always, Kuya." Naiiyak niyang sabi.
"You too, lil' sis, you two." He hugged her tighter one last time before pulling
away and smiling at her. "Sa labas lang ako, kakausapin ko ang Daddy mo. Anyways,
you want something?"
She nodded and force a smile. "Cheese tart, Iced Americano and Hawaiian Pizza."
Midnight grinned. "Duly noted. Be back later."
Nang makalabas si Midnight sa kuwarto niya, maingat siyang humiga sa kama saka sapo
ang sugat na napatitig siya sa kisame.
Why am i having a bad day?
She got shot, Blaze is still seeing Cassie in her and Midnight... even when he's
sometimes annoying, he was saying goodbye for some vague reason.
Happy closed her eyes. Please, please, be a good day tomorrow.
~ Happy Reading 😘 The wedding will be next chapter 💔🤣
CHAPTER 16
TAHIMIK si Happy habang nag-aagahan sila nang kaniyang ama. She had a good time
with Midnight last night when he returned with Cheese tart, Iced Americano and
Pizza.
Naglaro sila ng card games kasama ang Daddy niya at syempre, nanalo ang Daddy niya.
He's a gambler after all.
At nang magising siya ngayong araw, wala na si Midnight.
She's worried of him. Sa mga sinabi nito kagabi. Something is about to happen to
him. May kinalaman ba dito ang kapatid nito?
Midnight is always sad and a mess when he talks about his brother. The man who
introduced himself to her months ago, telling her about her sister and Lucky's
heart condition.
Hindi pa niya ito nakikita, pero kilala na niya ang Conde. Palagi itong nakukuwento
sa kaniya ni Midnight. He told her he resembles his brother, but when she met the
Count for the first time months ago, that was an understatement. They don't
resemble! They looked alike!
The only different about them are their eyes. Different shade. But if Midnight used
contacts with the same shade as his brother, he could passed as the Count and that
was freaky!
Maiintindihan pa pa niya siguro kung magkambal ang dalawa, pero magkapatid? She and
Lucky has a resemblance but anyone can still magkapatid? She and Lucky has a
resemblance but anyone can still distinguished who's who. But Midnight and Knight,
they're the exact replica of each other... and they're just brothers.
And that Count... something is weird about him yesterday. When he was talking to
the phone and glanced at her. He looks suspicious, she just can't point out what.
Was that a coincidence?
Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa ama na sumisimsim ng kape at nagbabasa ng news sa

cellphone nito. "Dad?"
"Yes, Princess?" Nakatutok pa rin ang mga mata nito sa cellphone nito.
"Do you think Midnight will be fine?" She asked.

Inilapag nito ang cellphone na hawak saka bumaling sa kaniya. "Why do you ask?"
She frowned. "Because he said some things to me last night and it's like he was
saying goodbye."
Her father looks baffled now. "What? Wala naman siyang sinabi sakin kagabi. Ano
ba'ng sabi niya?"
Her face saddened. "He just made me promise not to look for him if he won't come
visit me again. I think it's his father again."
His father's face became somber. "He's a good kid. Midnight. He was just looking
for a genuine care and love because he hadn't experienced it."
"But he has a brother..." she pointed out. "He has family to make him feel...
that."
Her father shrugged. "Princess," he looked at her in the eyes, "family— it's
complicated. It's not always love and care. For others, like Midnight, family is a
curse. In my existence, i've encountered a lot of families who would kill their
family members— even brothers— for a land, a title, money, power and the list goes
on. But i've also encountered good hearted people who welcome someone to their home
like a family."
Her eyes watered, remembering Midnight. "Like Midnight— he's like a brother to me,
Dad. He had been there since I woke up from coma, and he wouldn't even let me tell
people about it. That he was there for me. He made me promise."
"He just doesn't like the spotlight, I guess." Anang ama niya.
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "Kaya kapag nagkukuwento ako about what happened
to me sa ibang tao, hindi ko mabanggit-banggit ang pangalan niya kasi nangako ako
sa kaniya. It's always, Dad was there for me. Dad was like this and Dad was that,
but we both know— no, I know that it's not just you Dad... it's Midnight too. And
he's my family."
"I know, Princess." Her Dad took a deep breath, "people doesn't have to be blood
related to be a family because for some, family doesn't really start in blood. It's
the care and love you have for that person. Like you, you love Midnight like a
brother, so that makes him your family."
A tear fall from her eyes. "I'm worried of him. I mean, kahit hindi ko siya
makausap for months before, like these past few months, I know na makikita ko pa
siya. I know that he's out there and i'm not worried. But now, hearing him say
those things to me... he was saying goodbye, Daddy. He was saying goodbye..."
"Princess, he's gonna be fine." Her Dad smiled at her reassuringly.
"Makikita mo, tatawag 'yan sayo at kukulitin ka at magsisigawan na naman kayo."
Tumango siya at tinuyo niya ang luha sa pisngi saka pilit na pinakalma ang sarili
at iniba ang pinag-uusapan nila ng ama para mabaling sa iba ang isip niya.
"By the way, you know a lot of language, right, Dad?"
Her Dad nodded before grinning. "That's right, Princess, because your Daddy is a
genius."
Happy rolled her eyes. "Binubuhat mo na naman ang own chair mo."
Tiningnan siya ng masama ng ama. "How dare you say that to me? I'm your father—"
"And you're gambling again." She glared back at her Dad. "And i'm not happy about
it."
Kaagad na sumuko ang ama niya na parang maamong tupa. "I was just trying my luck."
Happy tsked. "You promise me you won't gamble again. You promised!"
Napangiwi ang ama niya saka mabilis nitong iniba ang usapan nila. "Why did you
asked about my language proficiency, Princess?"
"I was just curious." Sinaulo talaga niya ang lengguwahe na sinabi ng Conde kagabi.
Maybe because he looked suspicious last night. "Do you know the meaning of the word
Archon? What kind of language is it? What is that?"
Her father frowned. "Well, as far as I know— if we're talking about the same word
here— Archōn or Arkhon is an Ancient Greek word for commanders, like a chief or a
Captain. It's like a title way back for some Aristocrat who's richer than the king.
If you're an Archon that means you control a city or a club, or a country— in
short, you ruled over the people. The Archōn controls the military, the law and
more."
"And the word Si-kand?" Pati kung paano iyon sinabi ng Conde ay ginaya niya.
Mas lalong lumalim ang pagkakakunot ng nuo ng ama. "Since we're talking about Greek
language, in Greek, there is a word like that. It's Si'känd— meaning, Second."
"So..." Happy trailed as she pieced the words together. "Si'känd Arkhon means
Second Chief? Second Ruler? Second Captain?"
Her father nodded. "Yeah... pretty much." Her father smiled. "It was said that
there are nine Arkhontes in ancient Greek."
"Wow..." she looked at her Dad in amazement, "how did you know all that?"
"Because i'm a genius." Kinindatan siya nito bago bumalik sa pagsimsim ng kape.
Happy took a deep breath.
So last night, The Count was talking to a Second Ruler. But what does it mean? It
doesn't make any sense to her! Maybe it has something to do with Midnight and his
father.
Does Blaze know what the Count was talking about? He's friends with the Count after
all.
Sa isiping 'yon, mabilis niyang tinapos ang agahan at pumasok sa kuwarto para
maligo at magbihis.
She wore a simple dress and carries her clutch bag.
"Dad, i'm leaving!" Sigaw niya habang naglalakad patungo sa pinto. "Pupunta ako sa
Hospital."
"Take care, Princess." Sagot naman ng ama niya.
Happy hurriedly left her room, went to the elevator and when she arrived at the
ground floor, she immediately went outside the Building. Wala siyang driver at
sasakyan ngayon dahil pinag-off niya ito pagkatapos nang nangyaring pabaril sa
kaniya kahapon.
Pumara si Happy ng taxi at sumakay saka nagpahatid sa Hospital.
While on the Taxi, Reigo called.
"Hello?" Sagot niya sa tawag ng binata.
"It's finish." Pagbabalita nito sa kaniya.
His news made her smile. "Really? Oh, God, i'm excited to see it!"
Reigo chuckled. "I don't appreciate these things but it looks good."
That made her grin. "You're making me more excited."
Reigo chuckled again. "Yeah, yeah. Gusto mo ihatid ko riyan sa inyo? You sounded
like you can't wait any longer."
"I'm on my way to the Hospital." Aniya saka binigay ang buong pangalan ng Hospital
kung saan nagta-trabaho si Blaze. "Puwede band i-give mo sakin there?"
"Sure. I'll call you when I get there."
"Thanks, Reigo."
"Anytime, Happy."
Nagpaalam siya at pinatay na ang tawag.
Finally, it's finished! She can't wait to see it and to touch it.
Kahit papaano ay sumaya siya sa ibinalita ni Reigo sa kaniya, medyo nabawasan ang
lungkot sa dibdib niya.
Tumingin siya sa labas ng sasakyan sa buong biyahe nila. Maraming minuto pa ang
lumipas bago nakarating ang Taxi sa destinasyon nila.
Pagkatapos niya itong bayaran ay nagmamadali siyang bumaba at pumasok ng Hospital.
Habang naglalakad patungo sa kuwarto ni Blake, tinatawagan niya si Blaze pero hindi
ito sumasagot.
Maybe busy.
Ibinalik niya ang cellphone sa clutch bag na dala saka malalaki ang hakbang na
tinungo niya ang kuwarto ni Blake.
When Happy arrived, she was ready to knock when she saw the slightly parted open
door. At nakikita niyang naghahanda na si Blake para sa paglabas nito ngayong
umaga. Lucky told her about Blake being discharge over the phone last night.
And looks like no one told her sister about her getting shot, which is a good
thing. She doesn't want Lucky worried.
She was about to barged in when she heard a voice— a conversation — inside the
room.
It's Blake and Blaze— talking.
About her.
It made her stopped and eavesdropped.
"—I heard." It was Blake, "and you know what Morgan told me?"
"What?" It was Blaze.
"That you haven't told Happy yet— about Cassie."
"Blakey, drop it." Blaze sounds annoyed.
"I won't." May pinalidad na sabi ni Blake. "She deserves to know, Blaze! You can't
keep that from her! Lucky wants to tell Happy but because she respects you and it's
your story to tell, she didn't. Sabi niya sasabihin mo naman daw 'yon kay Happy
kasi hindi mo sasaktan nang ganun ang kapatid niya."
"Blakey, please stop—"
"What's wrong with you?" Blake hissed at Blaze. "Gaano ba kahirap sabihin kay Happy
ang totoo tungkol kay Cassie? You always say that it's unfair to Happy but you're
actually not doing anything to make it fair for her."
"I said enough!" Biglang sigaw ni Blaze sa galit na boses na ikinaigtad niya. "She
got shot last night! And maybe, it has something to do with me! Who knows?! I'm not
just causing her emotional pain now, but also physically! Ayoko nang dagdagan pa
ang iniisip niya. Ano bang gusto mong sabihin ko, ha?"
"Ang totoo." Ani Blake.
"Blakey..." Blaze sounded so hopeless, "alam kong magkaiba sila ni Cassie at hindi
ko pa rin magawang bitawan si Cassie pero hindi ko rin kayang bitawan si Happy.
She's like the only light present to my darkness. She's the one keeping me sane.
Kaya ayoko siyang bitawan, natatakot ako, natatakot akong baka mabaliw ako. Happy
made me feel and experience what happiness feels like after so many years... i'm
afraid to lose that happiness, Blakey. I don't want to be lonely anymore, can't you
understand that?"
"Dahil takot kang maging malungkot ulit, kaya sasaktan mo siya?" Tanong ni Blake sa
mahinang boses na para bang hindi ito makapaniwala. "Blaze, maawa ka naman sa
kaniya. Happy, she's an amazing woman, a good daughter and the most loving sister I
know. If you hurt her like this, you will put that good woman in hell of self-doubt
and pain because of your selfishness."
"I don't want to be miserable anymore." Blaze said like he's choking. "I just want
to be happy— why can't I be happy? Why?"
Blake replied. "Blaze, don't drag her to hell just because you're there."
Blaze was silent.
Blake spoke again. "You said you're trying to move on, that's why you want her
because she can help you. Well, what you're doing now, you're not letting her pull
you up from misery, you are dragging her down to hell... with you. And that's not
moving on, Blaze. You're just using her, period."
Pagkalipas ng ilang segundo, nagsalita si Blaze. "Kapag sinabi ko sa kaniya ang

totoo, na kamukhang-kamukha siya ni Cassie, na hindi lang basta may naaalala ako sa
kaniya tungkol kay Cassie, masasaktan siya, Blakey. Masasaktan siya kapag nalaman
niyang hindi ko lang basta naaalala sa kaniya si Cassie, na ang totoo ay
magkamukhang-magkamukha naman talaga sila."
Unti-unting nasapo ni Happy ang nakaawang bibig sa narinig. At ang mga luha niya ay
hindi niya napigilang sunod-sunod na nalaglag sa mga mata niya. Parang may
sumasakal sa puso niya, parang may pumipiga niyon.
All along, she thought that she just reminds him of Cassie, but no, she looks like
Cassie. They look alike. That's why Blaze was looking at her longingly— always.
Because she's the spitting image of his Cassie.
And he's just using me to be happy. It's more painful that being Cassie's look a
like.
"Blaze, you're my twin and goddamn it, I will die for you and I will support you
through and through, with my life. But this, I can't support you with this. You're
hurting someone and that someone is Lucky's sister."
"I know."
"Do you?" Iritado na ang boses ni Blake. "If you do, tell her the truth. So what if
she gets hurt, at least it's the truth and she deserves to know the truth instead
of hearing your lies to make her feel better!"
Mabilis na pinunasan ni Happy ang pisngi niyang basa ng luha at tinuyo ang gilid ng
mga mata niya.
Mariin siyang pumikit, ilang beses na huminga ng malalim para pakalmahin ang
sarili.
She let the pain in her heart make her feel numb. She welcomed the numbness.
This is her doing... this is the consequences of her compromise with Blaze.
Ginusto ko 'to kaya wala akong karapatang masaktan o magalit.
Tinulak niya ang pinto at pumasok siya.
Blake is on the bed, getting ready and Blaze in on the sofa, his head hanging low.
"Hi."
Sabay na tumingin sa kaniya ang magkambal.
"Happy." Sabay sambit ng mga ito sa pangalan niya.
"What are you doing here?" Kaagad na tanong ni Blaze na nag-aalala. "I told you to
stay in your Hotel."
"I called you." Simple niyang sagot.
Kaagad na inilabas ni Blaze ang cellphone sa bulsa nang Doctor's robe na suot
kapagkuwan ay mahinang napamura. "Sorry. Naka-silent pala ang phone ko. Hindi ko
nasagot ang tawag mo."
Tumango siya saka nagtanong, "can we talk? Privately?"

Kaagad namang tumango si Blaze saka tumayo at iginiya siya patungong elevator.
Tahimik lang si Happy hanggang sa makarating sila sa rooftop.
Happy followed Blaze towards the centre of the rooftop and then he faced her.
"Your eyes," ani Blaze saka hinaplos ang gilid ng mata niya, "have you been
crying?"
Tumango siya.
Blaze looks worried. "Is it the wound?"
Umiling siya.
"What is it then?"
Tumingin siya sa mga mata nito. "You." Huminga siya ng malalim. "I heard you and
Blake talking earlier. About me... about Cassie."
Fear streaked Blaze's face. "Let me explain—"
"Don't." Aniya saka ngumiti. "I heard enough and if you explain, you would just say
you're sorry and maybe this time, i'm not gonna believe that you're sorry anymore."
"Happy..."
Kumuyom ang kamao niya. "Learning that I looked like your Cassie— it's not really
painful... I mean, yes, you keep it a secret from me and I understand that. Last
night, you even referred to me as Cassie when you told me that you don't want to
lose me again. And it was fine. I can deal with it. But... using me? That's what
broke my heart, Blaze."
Umiling si Blaze. "I'm not using you..."
"Really?" Bakit hindi na siya naniniwala? "Look at me, then. Look at me and see me
as me and tell me that you're not just using me to be happy."
Hindi makatingin sa kaniya si Blaze.
Naguunahang nalaglag ang mga luha niya sa pisngi. "You lied to me, Blaze. You even
thanked me for being me, but you were lying. You fooled me. You made me smile with
your lies. I know it's my fault because I like you a lot but, me, liking you,
doesn't give you the right to used me and take advantage of me. I trusted you,
Blaze, I did— but now, I don't know— you don't look like a good man to me anymore."
Umatras siya pero pinigilan siya ni Blaze.
"Don't touch me." Aniya sa mahinang boses saka inagaw ang kamay niyang hawak nito.
"Happy..." his begging eyes are looking at her, "don't be mad at me."
Umiling siya habang umiiyak pa rin. "I'm not mad, just disappointed with myself.
Because it's my fault, not yours. I was the one who made the deal with you to be
nice to each other, I let you kissed me, I asked that we compromised instead of
leaving you which was the best decision I could have ever done for myself. I let
you in in my life, that wasn't you fault, that was mine. And this— this is all on
me."
Umiling si Blaze. "No... it was all on me. I'm sorry, Happy. I'm sorry. Be
disappointed in me... just me... not to yourself... just me..."
Gamit ang mga daliri, tinuyo niya ang mga luha sa pisngi niya. "Kung sana tinulak
nalang kita palayo, hindi ko sana mararanasan ang sakit na 'to, kaya kasalanan ko
talaga 'to. Don't worry, I won't blame you. It's okay. But please, don't say you're
sorry, because even if you say it a thousand times, I won't believe it anymore."
Blaze was rooted in place, unmoving as she steps back towards the elevator.
And when the elevator opens, she looked back at Blaze. "Blaze?"
Mabilis itong tumingin sa kaniya, "yes?"
"My apologies. I take it back." She give him a small smile, "I was wrong. You're
not ma'bitch."
Happy steps in the elevator and when it closes, she held her tears. This is not the
right time and the right place to let go of the emotion she's holding in inside.
Habang naglalakad palabas ng Hospital, nanginginig ang mga labi niya dahil sa
pinipigilan niyang luha. Nananakit ang ilong at lalamuna niya pero pinigilan niya
iyon.
And when Happy steps out from the Hospital, she saw Reigo walking in.
"Happy, here's the—"
Kinuha niya ang hawak nito saka nanginginig ang mga labi at boses na nagsalita. "T-
Thank you, Reigo."
"Happy—"
Nilampasan niya ito saka mabilis na pumara nang taxi at nagpahatid sa Hotel na
inuukupa.
Happy was holding her emotion until she enters her Hotel room and saw her Dad
watching TV.
"Dad..."
Kaagad namang lumingon ang ama niya sa kaniyang nakangiti pero kaagad ding nawala
ang ngiting 'yon nang makita ang emosyon sa mukha niya.
Kaagad itong tumayo at naglakad palapit sa kaniya. "Princess... what happened?"
The tears she was holding fell, her emotions are now plastered on her face and she
was sobbing gently that turns out into a hysteric sob.
"Daddy..." she sobbed, "i'm not feeling okay..."
Kaagad siyang niyakap ng ama at doon siya umiyak nang umiyak habang yakap siya
nito. Inilabas niya lahat ng luha niya dahil sa sama ng loob na nararamdaman niya.
And her Dad stayed with her and he just hugged her. Not saying a word. Just letting
her cry.
As she let it all go, her mind keeps on blaming her. For being a disappointment.
~~~ so as i've read sa comments na sinabi raw ni Reigo kay Happy na look alike sila
ni Cassie? I want to clarify this because it's important. Reigo never told Happy
about being a Cassie look a like. Basta sinabi lang niya na naaalala ni Blaze si
Cassie kay Happy. 👇🏻
~~ And the words i used it's important. I said NEARLY a decade nang magkakilala si
Midnight at Happy. The word NEARLY meaning it could be eight or nine years. Not ten
because it's NEARLY. Ang dami kasing na confuse. 19 nang magising si Happy from
coma and she's now 28. That's 9 years. That's NEARLY a decade.
~~ ang Midnight and Happy, they're not blood related. It's a brother from a
different parent is like saying a sister from a different mother (a best friend
who's already a family)
~ Thank God natapos ko kaagad ito ng maaga. Simula kaninang 4Pm nagsulat ako tapos
natapos ko nang 9PM. That's five hours of writing 😅
Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 17
HAPPY couldn't stop smiling as she watched Blake and Lucky say their vows to each
other. Every words that came out from Blake's mouth, she felt it. The love he has
for her sister... Lucky is in good hands. And she wished her sister good health so
she can be together with Blake for a long time.
They both deserve to be together and happy.
And when the ceremony ended, she immediately went to her sister and now brother-in-
law, Blake. Hindi niya pinansin ang lalaking nasa tabi ni Blake na madilim ang
mukha habang gawak ang bulaklak ni Lucky na binigay dito ni Blake.
"Congratulations!" Masayang-masaya siya para sa dalawa, "alagaan mo ang kapatid ko,

ha?" Bilin niya kay Blake.
Nakangiting sumaludo sa kaniya si Blake. "Yes, Ma'am. Alagaan mo rin ang kakambal
ko, ha?"
Hindi niya pinakita ang tunay na nararamdaman. Ayaw niyang sirain ang araw ng
dalawa, kaya naman nagtaray nalang siya. "Wala namang kaala-alaga sa kakambal mo,
saka Doctor naman siya. Alagaan niya ang sarili niya."
Tumawa si Blake saka bahagyang napailing. "Mabuti naman at marunong ka nang

magtagalog."
Her smile widened. "I'd been studying so hard to learn your language. I like it
here."
Naputol ang usapan nila nang bagong kasal ng lumapit sa kanila si Blaze at bigla
nalang ibinigay sa kaniya ang bulaklak ni Lucky.
"Here." Ani Blaze sa kaniya.
His gesture made her frown. "What's that for?"
Blaze looked into her eyes. "Marry me."
Hindi alam ni Happy kung bakit nagpanting ang tainga niya sa narinig. Siguro dahil
pakiramdam niya ay parang binaliwala lang nito ang sakit na naramdaman niya
kahapon.
Iritadong ibinalik niya rito ang bulaklak. "Marry yourself."
Pagkasabi nun ay tinalikuran niya ito at naglakad palayo dahil ayaw niyang
makaharap si Blaze pero sinundan pa rin siya nito hanggang sa labas ng simbahan.
"Happy, come on, marry me. Happy... Happy!"
Tumigil siya sa paglalakad saka humarap dito ng kalmado. "May kailangan ka ba

sakin?"
Blaze looked at her, his hand still holding the bouquet. "Marry me?"
Hindi siya makapaniwalang napatitig sa binata. "Naririnig mo ba ang self mo? Blaze,
why the hell are you asking to marry me? You don't even like me as me."
"I want you to stay." He said. "Please?"
That made her frown and confused, "for what? So you can use me to make you feel
better?"
Blaze looks lost as he looked at her. "Can we talk? I'll explain. Please?"
Wala sa sariling napatitig siya sa tattoo nito sa mukha at pakiramdam niya mas
lalong nanikip ang dibdib niya. Lucky told her everything this morning, while she
was helping her ready for the wedding.
Lucky told her about Blaze's tattoo on his face.
Happy took a deep breath and sighed. Maybe it will be better if they talk about
what's on their mind after what happened yesterday.
To clarify and end things.
"Sige, pero later na puwede?" Pakiusap niya. "Unahin muna natin si Lucky at Blake.
This is their special day."
Blaze nodded but he didn't move to leave. Kaya naman siya nalang ang umalis at
nilampasan ito saka bahagyang natigilan ng makita ang ama niyang naglalakad
pasalubong sa kaniya.
Madilim ang mukha nito.
"I'll kill him!" Her Dad hissed angrily.
"Daddy..." kaagad niya itong pinigilan sa kamay, "don't."
Her father let out a loud breath before facing her. "Sinaktan ka niya. Ang Prinsesa
ko na pinakaiingatan ko. He has no right to made you cry, Princess."
"Dad—"
"Seeing you cry like that yesterday, I know you're heart broken and it breaks my
heart too, Princess." Kumuyom ang kamao ng ama niya na hindi niya hawak, "ingat na
ingat ako sayo tapos paiiyakin ka lang niya?"
Masuyo siyang ngumiti saka niyakap ang ama sa beywang. "Daddy, remember what I told
you last night."
"What?" He asked grumpily.

"That it wasn't Blaze's fault?"
Her Dad face darkened even more. "Not his fault, my ass! It's his fault!"
"Dad..." pinakawalan niya ito sa pagkakayakap saka masuyong sinapo ang mukha ng ama
at pinakatitigan ito, "it was my fault. Ako ang nagpapasok sa kaniya in my life. I
know he has issues so it was my fault." May diin niyang sabi para mas ipaintindi
'yon sa ama nito. "At kasalanan ko kasi hindi ko siya maintindihan— kung bakit he
did what he did."
Mas lalong sumama ang mukha ng ama niya. "So ikaw pa pala ang mag-a-adjust para sa
kaniya? Is that it?" Tumalim ang mata ang ama niya. "Remember what I told you,
Happy? You are not born to adjust for anyone."
Happy stilled. Ginamit na nang Daddy niya ang pangalan niya, hindi na 'Princess',
galit talaga ito kay Blaze, at ngayon sa kaniya.
"Stop defending him, Happy. I don't care about him." Anang ama niya na nagtatagis
ang bagang, "you are my daughter, Happy, and my loyalty goes to you, so don't ask
me not to be angry. As your father, I have the right to be because you are my
Princess." Then he turned around. "Doon lang ako kay Lucky."
Bumagsak ang balikat ni Happy habang nakatingin sa papalayong likod ng ama niya.
She had always been open to her father about her life. What happened to her and
Blaze was not an exemption. She told her Dad. Everything. They're that close.
And now she's regretting that she did.
Happy took a deep breath before walking back to the altar. Nag-uumpisa na ang
picture taking at kailangang kasama siya.
Her smile never disappeared from her face even when she feels the opposite. Hindi
niya pinakita sa kapatid niya na may iniinda siyang sakit.
She will not ruin Lucky's special day.
Her happy face remains as they went to the Reception Area. Happy felt proud that
Lucky and Blake's visitors seems to like her design, they keep complementing it,
making her feel elated.
And when the celebration began, it was amazing. Lalo sa first dance nang bagong
mag-asawa. Hindi niya mapigilan ang matawa sa pinaggagagawa nang mga kaibigan ni
Blake.
Then Happy finds herself dancing with Blaze because she's the Maid of Honor and he
is the Bestman and it's tradition.
She can't argue with tradition.
Pero pagkatapos nang isang tugtog, kumawala siya sa mga braso ni Blaze na
nakapalibot sa kaniya saka tahimik siyang naglakad palabas ng Hall.
When the fresh air hits her face, she smiled and continued walking towards the
Bermuda grass, just meters away from the Hall and she sit on one of the benches
there.
This Village is peaceful.

Happy was admiring the children on the playground just meters away from her when
someone sat beside her.
By the smell, she knew its Blaze.
Tuwid siyang umupo saka bumaling siya sa binata. "Is it okay if we talk here and
now? Baka maging busy tayo later."
Blaze nodded but he remained silent.
Happy sighed softly. "Is there anything you want to tell me?" Tanong niya para lang
magsalita na ang binata.
Blaze nodded before leaning on the back of the bench and looking up at the blue
sky. "Are you mad at me, Happy?"
Umiling siya. "No."
"Disappointed maybe?"
"At you?" She asked and shook her head. "No. To my self? Yes."
"Why not at me?"
She took a deep breath. "I don't know, Blaze. 'Yon ang nafi-feel ko ngayon e. I
told you before that I will not expect anything from you, but unconsciously, I
did." Mahina siyang natawa. "Kaya disappointed ako sa self ko kasi ako 'yong nag-
expect. Kaya kasalanan ko."
"I'm sorry, for making you cry." He whispered.
Nag-iwas siya ng tingin. "I'm sorry to say this, Blaze, but I don't believe in your
sorry anymore. It's like I lost the ability to believe in you. I'm sorry."
Hinuli nito ang tingin niya, nagmamakaawa ang tingin nito. "Can't you believe in me
again?"
"I can't say." She smiled apologetically at Blaze. "I actually don't know how am I
talking to you right now without feeling my heart aching. I cried so much yesterday
— I soaked my Dad's shirt." She laughed a little remembering the scene, "it's funny
though, wala namang tayo pero na broken-hearted ako."
"Happy..."
"The truth is, I'm trying my best to understand your situation since last night."
Pag-amin niya habang titig na titig sa binata. "I was thinking that maybe I was
hard on you. That I was maybe unfair to you. But then I asked myself, why would I
understand the man who didn't even try harder to understand me?"
"I do... I understand you."
Mapait siyang ngumiti. "Do you really? Then let me ask you, Blaze, in those times
that we've been together, is there a time when you didn't used me to relived the
happiness you felt when you were still with Cassie?"
Blaze became silent. And that means she hit a spot.
Happy sighed. "I guess there isn't."

"Iiwan mo ba ako?" Tanong nito kapagkuwan. "Can't you stay?"
She felt her heart tightened in pain. "Last night, I was in a war with my self.
Part of me wants to stay and understand you, while the other part wants to leave
and let you be. But if I stay and try my hardest to understand you, I will lost
myself, Blaze. I might end up playing the role of Cassie in your life and it's so
unfair because i'm not her. I'm me and you can't see that. It's like you can only
see Cassie and I will not lose myself for someone who can't appreciate me."
Seconds and minutes passed, Blaze didn't speak.
"Ikaw ang gustong makipag-talk tapos ayaw mong mag-talk. Why is that?"
Blaze still didn't speak until a couple of minutes passed.
"I love Cassie." Anito saka tumingin sa kaniya. "In my mind, I only belonged to
her, and i'm having a really hard time moving on."
"And that's okay." She smiled. "Spend your time loving her if that makes you happy,
just don't use anyone while you're at it."
"I will lost you." Blaze whispered. "I can't let go of Cassie and I don't want to
let you go."
"You can't have both, Blaze." She took a sharp deep breath and softly breathes it
out. "It's okay. Love Cassie as much as you can. Hold on to her memories tightly as
you can. But don't ask me to stay and understand you because It's like you're
asking me to kill Happy and live as Cassie." A lone tear fell from her eyes. "I
will not stay for someone who can't see me as me. I'm sorry but I take a lot of
pride of being me."
Umiling si Blaze. "Happy... please don't leave me... don't take my happiness away."
Hindi siya makapaniwalang napailing. "Asking me to not take your happiness away...
its like asking me to let you continue using me to be happy. You don't really want
me, you just want the feeling that I can make you feel. And you're being selfish,
Blaze. Please don't use me. Hindi ako bagay na puwedeng gamitin para maging masaya
ka. I will not sacrifice my self for your Happiness.
"I don't deserve to be used, Blaze, and I don't deserve to be a replacement. So

let's end this— whatever this is that we have— let's end it here and now."
Blaze looked down and she saw a tear fell from his eyes.
"Don't cry." Aniya saka tinuyo ang mga luha nito. "Hindi nakasalalay sakin ang
happiness mo... it's here." Bumaba ang kamay niya sa dibdib nito kung nasaan ang
puso nito. "You can be happy without using me. You can be happy on your own."
Blaze looked at her, "how?"
"Deal with your past," sagot niya. "Because that past you have, it's dealing with
your happiness right now and it will take everything away from you, until there's
nothing left but a shell of a broken man. But you need to want to deal with you
past, Blaze, it has to be your choice... because happiness... it's a choice. Your
choice."
Natahimik si Blaze kapagkuwan at inabot ang kamay niya saka pinagsiklop ang kamay
nilang dalawa saka tumitig ito sa mga mata niya. "Alam kong hindi ka na naniniwala
sakin, pero sorry, sorry talaga sa nagawa ko sayo. Sa mga pinaramdam ko sayo. I'm
really sorry, Happy. I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you. Hindi man ngayon pero
tandaan mo, babawi ako... babawi ako sayo, Happy."
Tumango siya saka napatitig sa pisngi nitong may-tattoo. Alam na niya kung ano ang
tattoo na 'yon. It's an intricate tribal design, and it forms into a word— a name.
Cassie.
He really loves Cassie so much.
"Be happy, Blaze." Aniya. "Choose to be happy. For yourself. Because you deserve it
and you're worth it."
Blaze nodded. "I will."
"That's good." Tinapik niya ang balikat nito saka inagaw ang kamay na hawak nito.
"Let's go back inside. Baka hinahanap na tayo."
Tahimik na tumango si Blaze at magkatabi silang naglakad pabalik sa Reception.
Hindi niya alam kung makakatulong kay Blaze ang mga sinabi niya, pero isa lang ang
sigurado siya, kailangan niyang burahin kung ano man ang nararamdaman niya para sa
binata, para sa susunod nilang pagkikita hindi na siya aasa ... at masasaktan ulit.
HAPPY WAS TIRED after the Reception but instead of resting, she was packing her
clothes and putting it on her luggage bag. Her Dad wants them to leave right away.
He even handled everything just so they can leave tonight.
Isa-isa niyang tinupi ng maayos ang mga damit bago ipasok sa maleta niya, at nang
matapos siya, ang mga gamit naman niya sa banyo ang ipinasok niya sa bag.
Nang maisara niya ang maleta, hinila niya iyon palabas ng kuwarto pero napatigil
siya sa may pintuan at nilingon ang kama kung saan mayroon siyang masayang memorya
kasama si Blaze.
And remembering Blaze... self-doubt entered her mind. If he was really kissing her
because of her or because of Cassie.
Ipinilig niya ang ulo saka huminga ng malalim bago tuluyang lumabas ng kuwarto
niya.
Nasa salas na ang Daddy niya at handa na ang mga gamit nito.
"Nagpaalam na ako kanina kay Lucky pagkatapos mong magpaalam," anang ama niya,
"sabi ni Blake bibisita naman daw sila palagi."
Walang imik siyang tumango saka itinabi ang maleta sa maleta ng ama.
"You're sad." Pansin ng ama niya.
Tumango siya. "I am."
"Is this because of Blaze?"
Tumango ulit siya.
Kaagad na nagdilim ang nukha nito. "You can't stay. I won't let you. You're very
worth it to be a replacement."
"I know, Dad." She smiled at her father before hugging him around his waist, "thank
you."
"For?"
"For raising me to be a strong woman who love herself too much and who knows her
worth and what she deserves and wants."
Natawa ang ama niya saka hinalikan siya sa nuo. "I'm proud of you, Princess. Don't
ever change, okay? I know you're hurting and I can never know your pain, but I do
know this, months or years from now, you'll find a man who will see you as you and
will treat you with respect that you deserve. He will see your worth. And when you
finally meet this man, bring him more and marry him... because that is the man that
you deserve."
Naluluhang tumango siya saka humigpit ang yakap sa Daddy niya habang tahimik siyang
umiiyak.
Her father rubbed her back. "That's okay, Daddy understand. Just let it out,
Princess. You can cry a river, your old man won't mind."
Mas lalo siyang naiyak sa sinabi ng Daddy niya sa kaniya.
And her soft sobs turns into a frantic sobs and then she was crying loudly.
"My Princess..." her father whispered while consoling her, "of all the men out
there, why did you chose a broken man to like?"
She didn't answer, she just cry and cry until there's no tears left to cry.
"He'll be very sorry that he lost you." Her Dad whispered, making her fell better.
"So stop crying and pull yourself together. Remember what an incredible woman you
are. Always."
Her tears just keeps on falling and her Dad just stayed there. Consoling her. And
when she finally pulled herself together, her Dad smiled proudly at her.
"That's my Princess." Anito, "Chin up and keep your heart strong. You'll need it."
Tumango siya habang tinutuyo ang basa niyang pisngi.
Ngumiti sa kaniya ang ama niya saka inilahad nito ang kamay sa kaniya, "ready to go
home, Princess?"
Sa galip na tanggapin ang kamay, ini-angkla niya ang braso sa braso ng ama saka
nginitian ito. "Let's go home, Daddy."
Tumango ang ama niya at sabay silang lumabas ng kuwarto.
Nang makababa sila sa lobby, nag check out siya habang ibinababa ng bellboy ang
maleta nila ng kaniyang ama. Pagkatapos ay ini-angkla ulit niya ang braso sa braso
ng ama saka sabay silang naglakad palabas ng Hotel, deretso sa sasakyang
naghihintay sa kanila.
Their driver drove them to the Airport, and before they stepped out, her father
handed the driver a bulky white envelop.
"Sir?"
"Kunin mo na." Anang ama niya.
Nag-aalangang tinanggap iyon ng driver at sinilip ang laman.
Ang namimilog nitong mata ay tumuon sa kaniyang ama. "P-pero, binayaran na ho ako
ng Agency ko, Sir."
Nagkibit-balikat ang ama niya. "Take it. Napanalunan ko 'yan sa Casino. Magagalit
ang anak ko kapag inuwi ko 'yan."
"Salamat, Sir!" Galak na galak na sabi ng Driver.
"Welcome." Anang ama niya saka tinapik ang balikat ng driver bago lumabas ng
sasakyan.
Siya naman at may ini-abot na box sa driver. "Naaalala niyo ho ba 'yong address ng
mansiyon ng mga Vitale?"
Tumango ang driver. "Yes, Ma'am."
"Pa-deliver naman ho ako nito kay Blaze Vitale." Nakangiting sabi niya.
"Sige ho, Ma'am."
"Salamat po sa lahat." Inilabas niya sa clutch bag ang cheque na inihanda saka
ibinigay iyon sa driver. "Heto ho. Thank you sa pagiging careful and honest na
driver."
"Salamat din ho, Ma'am. Para sa pamilya."
Nakangiting tumango siya. "Para sa pamilya."
Lumabas siya ng sasakyan at nagpasalamat ulit sa driver na inilabas ang mga maleta
nila.
And when they entered the Airport, they are greeted by the Airport Staff who
immediately helped them with their luggage.
Happy eyed her father suspiciously. "Dad, what did you do?"
"Connections, Princess." He grinned at her, "connections."
Napailing nalang siya at sumunod nalang sa ama niya. They went to the security and
baggage checking before they went to their plane.
And it's not commercial. It's their private jet.
"Dad?"
"I want my Princess to be comfortable." Kinindatan siya nito. "Come on. King is
waiting for us."
King is his father's butler or some sort of a Secretary. He's actually an all
around guy. He knows a lot of things, including piloting a jet or anything that
flies. He's just a bit older than her but he is a very handsome man.
"King is here?" She asked her Dad.

"Yes."
"Since when?"
"Since two hours ago."
Inalalayan siya ng ama niya pasakay sa pribado nilang eroplano at kaagad siyang
ngumiti ng makita si King na nakatayo malapit sa pinto.
"Young Miss, it's nice to see you again." Bati nito sa kaniya na hindi man lang
tinugon ang ngiti niya. "Welcome aboard."
Napailing siya. "I miss you too, King." May bahagyang sarkasmo na sabi niya. "You
don't have to be so cold all the time. And stop calling me Young Miss. It's Happy."
Hindi nagbago ang emosyon sa mukha ni King. "Duly noted, Young Miss." Kapagkuwan ay
tumuon ang buong atensiyon nito sa ama niya. "Sir, welcome aboard."
"Thanks, King." Tinapik nang ama niya ang balikat ni King, "let's have a smooth
flight, shall we?"
Tumango si King saka pumasok na ito sa cockpit pagkatapos siguraduhin na maayos ang
pagkakasara ng pinto.
Siya naman ay nag-seatbelt at tumingin sa labas ng eroplano habang gumagalaw iyon.

At habang papataas na ang eroplanong sinasakyan, ipinikit niya ang mga mata at
pumasok sa isip niya ang guwapong mukha ni Blaze.
Blaze... I hope you'll choose happiness. You deserve it.
~ Happy Reading 😘😘😘 I hope you enjoy this chapter.
CHAPTER 18
PAGOD NA UMUWI si Blaze galing Hospital. Katatapos lang nang sunod-sunod niyang
duty, maraming kaso siyang hinawakan at wala siyang maayos na tulog. He focused all
his attention on his cases, spent most of his time in the Operating Room and stayed
in the Hospital for days without sleeping soundly, but it's still not enough.
Still not enough to fill the hole in his chest. It's like something in his chest
was ripped away when she left him.
The pain is like losing Cassie all over again... but this one, this one is more
severe. Because he knew that she's out there and he can't go see her because if he
does, he will just hurt her and make her cry again.
He felt empty... but suffocated.
Blake and Lucky had been gone for a week now for their honeymoon... so is Midnight
who hasn't shown himself to him for a week now too. He has no one to talk to that
he's comfortable with. He doesn't want to talk to his mother because... just
because.
I'm exhausted.
"Oh my God..." gulat na sambit ng Mommy niya ng makita siyang naglalakad papasok ng
bahay, "Blaze, buti naman alam mo pang may bahay kang uuwian." Pinaghalong galit at
pag-aalala ang emosyon sa mukha nito. "What have you been doing?" Usisa nito.
"Isang linggo kang hindi umuwi!"
"I was working." Aniya habang tinatamad na umaakyat ng hagdan. "Hospital."
"I know, but my question is what have you been doing, Blaze?" Bumuga ito ng marahas
na hininga. "Palagi akong pumupunta sa Hospital para sayo, pero palagi kang busy.
Now looking at you, did you even have a good night sleep?"
Blaze stops ascending in the stairs and looked at his mother. "Busy ako sa mga
pasyente ko, Mom. Kinausap ko ang head ng Hospital na ayokong mag-off at pinayagan
ako kasi toxic sa dami ng pasyente. 16 Hours duty and 8 hours on call. Everyday.
Kaya hindi na ako umuwi."
Napaawang ang labi ng ina niya. "Wala kang pahinga sa nakalipas na isang linggo?!"
"I'm fine, Mom." He took a deep breath then blows it loudly, "tulog na muna ako."
Akmang hahakbang siya paakyat ng magtanong ulit ang ina niya.
"You're being like this because of her, aren't you?"
Blaze stilled. "Not now, Mom."
"Are you hurting?"
Kumuyom ang kamao niya. "Yes."
"You do know that it's your fault." Anang ina niya.
He nodder. "I know."
"Feel that pain then, that's the consequences of what you did to Happy." Pagkasabi
niyon ay umalis na ito sa salas.
Siya naman ay walang buhay na natawa saka nagpatuloy sa pag-akyat sa hagdanan. Nang
makapasok siya sa kuwarto niya, hinubad niya lahat nang pang-itaas niya saka
pabagsak na umupo sa gilid ng kama niya.
Unconsciously, his hand reached out to pull the bedside table's drawer and picked
up the only item inside.
A green box.
Delivered by a Driver— from Happy.
Blaze caressed the top of the box before slowly opening it. Then the tip of his
finger brush against the gold keychain can-opener that's inside the box.
He picked it up and turn the keychain around to see the words engraved on it.
'Ma'Bitch'
Kumuyom ang kamao niya habang hawak ang keychain at nagtagis ang bagang.
Happy took it back. He is not her ma'bitch anymore. And this keychain, it just
reminds him of what he lost because of his stupidity.
Inilagay siya sa harapang bulsa ng pantalon ang keychain at inilibas niya mula sa
bulsa sa likod ng pantalon ang sulat na kasamang dumating ng keychain.
Hindi na niya mabilang kung ilang beses na niyang binasa ang sulat ni Happy para sa
kaniya sa loob ng isang linggo. Whenever he get the chance, he would unfold it and
read it. Again and again and he never gets tried. And even though he had read
Happy's letter maybe a hundred times already, he still felt like his chest was
being ripped apart and he couldn't breath every time he finished reading it.
But he doesn't care about the pain it makes him feel. He will read her letter again
and again because it's only through this that he can feel Happy's presence even
when she's not with him.
Blaze,
I actually didn't plan to write you a letter. I was planning to just give you the
keychain, personally, but I don't think I can do it. I bought this thinking of you,
and the engraving, you can asked Reigo to erase it because we both know that I was
mistaken. I'm sorry about it.
Before I write this letter, I cried a river today, partly because of what you did,
but mostly because of the realization I had... how disappointed I am with myself.
I'm a proud independent and simple minded woman as you know. I say what's on my
mind, I'm vocal with my feelings and I love and respect myself. But... you manage
the break that... little by little, I didn't even realize it at first, that's why I
have to leave because if I stayed longer with you, i'm gonna lose myself and I will
not lose me, Blaze. Because being me is what makes me who I am.
I now have self-doubt, my confidence is hanging low and i'm losing it, my brave
heart is now aching and my beliefs, they're breaking.
I want to think that what i'm going through right now, what you have put me through
is worth it. That it made you happy somehow, that it made you feel alive again and
that it made you want to be happy on your own... please, let me be right, because
you deserve all the happiness that your heart can hold.
What you have with Cassie and your love for her was beautiful, but by holding on to
her memories like what you're doing now, not letting go of her— you're turning her
beautiful memories into a nightmare— a nightmare that you're living everyday of
your life.
You said you don't want to be lonely, you said you don't want to be miserable...
then don't just say it and don't use other people to escape it— do something about
it that doesn't involve hurting someone! You don't want to be lonely— then choose
happiness. You don't want to be miserable? Then be happy. It's always your choice.
You're lonely and miserable because that's what you chose. You chose that for
yourself. You caged yourself. You trap yourself in the past and only you can free
yourself. Not Blake, not other person and definitely not me.
In the situation you're in right now, no one can help you but yourself.
Choose happiness before your past takes everything away from you. Choose happiness
before loneliness and misery swallows you whole. Choose happiness for yourself.
Choose happiness because that's what you deserve and because you are worth it.
I know that what i've said in this letter might not get in into that thick skull of
yours but I don't care... at least I tried. And you should too. Try choosing
happiness and try moving on. Start with a small step, tiptoe if you must, then step
again, little by little until your steps turns into a full run. Just start with a
small step... who knows, it could be the biggest step of your life.
I think I said enough already. It's time to bid farewell.

Blaze, thank you. Yes, you have hurt me, but I can't deny that you also made me
happy. I really like you a lot and I don't think i'll ever like a man again like
how much I like you. You are a good friend to me, you made me experience the
meaning of my name. And as I write this, i'm hoping that when we see each other
again, i'll be able to look into eyes and proudly say 'i've move on'.
Take care, Blaze, you may not be ma'bitch anymore, but for me, you will always be a
big baby, my big baby.
I will miss you, Blaze. I will miss cooking for you. But I have to move on from
you, well, life, after all, is about moving forward. We may not be with each other,
but let's move forward together. Because that's what we deserve.
Bye.
Happy
Kaagad niyang inilayo ang papel na hawak nang mapatakan iyon ng luha niya. Kaagad
niyang itinupi 'yon at ibinalik sa kahon at isinara ang drawer.
Blaze's eyesight blurs as tears of pain and regret filled his eyes. Tinakpan niya
ang mga mata nang sariling mga kamay at pilit na pinapakalma ang sarili.
'Yon ang napasukan ng Mommy niya.
"I brought you hot chocolate." Narinig niyang sabi ng ina niya kapagkuwan ay
inilapag nito ang baso sa bedside table niya, "okay ka lang ba, 'nak?"
Ibinaba niya ang mga kamay na nakasapo sa mukha niya saka tiningala ang ina habang
umiiling. "I'm not."
His mother sighed before moving to enveloped him into a soft embrace.
"I fucked up, Mom... I messed up so much." Aniya na nanginginig ang boses. "I was
so afraid to forget Cassie that I lost the woman who made me so happy. I was so
focus on her being Cassie that I didn't see her as her. I used her, Mom, I hurt her
so much. And now, I can't take it all back. Ngayon, wala na siya. Hindi ko na
makikita ang ngiti niya. Hindi ko na maririnig ang mga payo niya. Hindi ko na
makikita kung paano niya pahalagahan at respetuhin ang sarili niya. Hindi ko na
matitikman ang luto niya. Hindi ko na mararamdaman ang paglalambing niya. At higit
sa lahat, kahit nakaka-insulto, gusto kong marinig ulit na tawagin niya akong
ma'bitch. Gusto ko uling marinig 'yon... gusto ko uling marinig 'yon, Ma. Gustong-
gusto ko!"
His mother keeps on caressing the back of his head down to his nape, consoling him.
"Blaze, anak, minsan, kahit gusto natin, hindi natin puwedeng gawin. Umalis si
Happy para makalayo sayo dahil nasaktan mo siya. Let her have her peace. Let her
have her space. Magkikita pa naman kayo sa tamang oras at panahon, pero habang wala
pa siya, gamitin mo ang oras mo para ayosin ang sarili mo. Buoin mo uli ang
nasirang ikaw, Blaze. Para kapag nagkita kayo, kapag sinabi mo ang nararamdaman mo
para sa kaniya, totoo na 'yon at galing sa puso mo. Wala nang pagdududa at
katanungan. Made your peace with Cassie's memory— more importantly, made peace with
yourself."
Yumakap ang mga braso niya sa beywang ng ina, "thank you, Ma, for listening to me."
His Mom tapped his back. "That's what mother's do, Blazey. Listen to their son and
guide them to the right path."
Tumayo siya saka mas humigpit pa ang yakap sa ina saka hinalikan ito sa uno
pagkatapos ay kumawala sa yakap nila at pinakatitigan ito.
"How are you and Dad?" He asked jokingly.
He met his father on Blakey's wedding and he was shock to the core when he found
out who he was. At sa halip na magalit sa ama nila, hinayaan na niya ang galit
niya. Gusto lang niya na maging buo silang pamilya.
Nalukot ang mukha ng ina niya. "He wanted to marry me. Tumatanda na raw kasi kami
at mas mabuting magkasama kami para maalagaan ang isa't-isa." Napailing ang ina
niya, "good thing you met him now... he was a strict man before."
"Alam ko." Naikuwento na sa kanila ni Shun at Terron kung gaano ka-istrikto ang ama
ni Themarie na ngayon ay ama rin pala nila Blake.
"Mom! Mom?"
Nagkatinginan sila ng ina niya ng makarinig ang boses mula sa labas. Kapagkuwan ay
magkasunod silang lumabas ng kuwarto niya at bumaba sa salas.
Gumuhit ang malapad na ngiti sa mga labi niya ng makita ang kakambal kasama si
Lucky.
"Blakey!" Patakbo siyang lumapit sa kakambal saka niyakap ito ng mahigpit at

tinapik ang likod nito at balikat. "Thank God you're back! Miss ko na ang luto mo."
Aniya saka nakangiting bumaling kay Lucky, "baby girl! How are you?"
Kaagad na nawala ang ngiti sa mga labi ni Blake at tumalim ang tingin sa kaniya.
"Saan mo gustong masaksak?"
Ang ngiti niya ang nauwi sa ngiwi. "Sabi ko nga, hindi ko na-miss si Lucky."
"Good." Ani Blake na kumalma na.
Si Lucky naman ay tumawa lang at ito na ang yumakap sa kaniya. "Na-miss din kita,
Blaze. Na-miss ko ang ingay mo."
Sinapo niya ang dibdib na parang nasasaktan. "Your honesty is really brutal, baby
girl."
Lucky just shrugged and looked at their Mom. "Mommy!" Lucky is grinning from ear to
ear, "may pasalubong ako sayo!"
Kaagad na napangiti ang ina niya, "buti may oras ka pa para bumili ng pasalubong
sakin at pinayagan ka niyang asawa mong lumabas sa kuwarto niyo."
"Oo naman." Pilyang ngumiti si Lucky, "kung hindi wala siyang delicious moments."
Malakas na natawa ang Mommy nila at naiiling na tumingin kay Blakey. "Isang linggo
palang kayong mag-asawa, takusa ka na."
Ngumiti lang si Blake.
"Nasaan po si Bailey?" Tanong ni Lucky, "may pasalubong din ako sa kaniya."
"Nasa school pa." Sagot ng Mommy nila.
Nalukot ang mukha niya, "teka nga muna, bakit nararamdaman ko na parang hindi ako
kasama sa binilhan mo nang regalo?"
Napalabi si Lucky, "oops, hindi kita naalala e."
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "Anong hindi naaalala?!" Singhal niya rito saka
tinuro ang mukha ng kakambal, "magkamukha kami, baby girl, dapat naalala mo ako."
Nginisihan lang siya ni Lucky saka nagpatulong sa Mommy nila na dalhin ang bag nito
dahil nandoon daw ang mga pasalubong nito.
Hindi pala mga, dalawa lang. Hindi siya naalala e!
Tinapik ni Blake ang balikat niya saka naglakad ito patungong kusina na kaagad
niyang sinundan.
"Any news on Midnight?" Tanong ni Blake sa kaniya.
Umiling siya. "Nothing. I tried calling Knight but he's not answering."
"Then let's visit him tomorrow."
"Ngayon na."
Nagbukas ng dalawang beer si Blake at inabot sa kaniya ang isa saka iminuwetra nito
ang hawak na beer sa mukha niya, "sleep, you look like a zombie."
Blaze drank his beer before signing, "that's because I haven't had a good night
sleep."
Umupo si Blake sa hapag-kainan. "Why? Wala ka bang off?"
Naglakad siya palapit sa lamesa pero hindi siya umupo, "I asked the Hospital
Management to not give me an off for a week. And since it's Wolkzbin's wife, she
said yes, only if i'm focused and i'd been focused on my cases. No problems."
"You miss me that much?" Nakangisi at nanunudyong tanong sa kaniya ng kakambal.
"Fuck you," sagot niya.
Blake chuckled before his face turns serious while looking at him. "How are you and
Happy?"
"She left me."
"Then go after her." Utos sa kaniya ng kakambal.
Umiling siya. "I'm still a mess, Blakey. Hindi ako magpapakita sa kaniya na magulo
pa rin ang isip ko at ganito ako baka masaktan ko na naman siya. I have to pull
myself together first, fix myself up and then maybe... maybe."
Blakey tsked. "How are you gonna fix yourself, Blaze?"
He smiled when he remembered what Happy said to him when they talked outside the
Reception. "Choose happiness."
"And you can do it right this time?"
Tumango siya. "I'll do it right this time."
Itinaas ni Blake ang hawak na bote ng beer, "cheers to that."

Blaze clinked his bottle of beer against Blakey's. "To me. Hoping that i'll do it
right this time."
"You will." Anang kakambal, "may tiwala ako sayo."
Tumango siya saka uminom ng beer mula sa bote.
"Hey, boys." Ang ama nila iyon na kakapasok lang sa kusina. "Oh, Blake, you and
Lucky are back? That early?"
"She missed her grandparents and Mom." Sagot ni Blake saka kumuha ng beer sa Ref at
binigay sa ama niya.
Luminga-linga naman ang ama nila, "where's your can opener."
"It's there." Tinuro ni Blake ang lababo.
"Ako na." Aniya saka inilapag ang beer na hawak sa lamesa at nilapitan ang ama,
kinuha ang beer na hawak nito saka inilabas niya ang keychain slash can opener na
bigay ni Happy na nasa bulsa niya at ginamit iyon para buksan ang beer ng ama.
"Woah— woah!" Blake stopped him from opening the bottle to look at his can opener.
"Saan mo 'to binili?"
"Happy gave it to me." Aniya.
Kaagad namang sinuri ng ama niya ang keychain slash can opener. "It's gold with
real diamond in it. Your woman is rich and has rare taste."
His face went somber. "She's not my woman."
"Then why gave you an expensive gift?" His Dad asked. "That keychain slash can
opener costs 5 to 8 Million. Give or take. It's the diamonds that's making it
expensive."
Napanganga siya sa nalamang presyo ng hawak niyang keychain na can opener din. "5
to 8 Million? For this?!"
"Yes." Anang ama niya saka kinuha sa kaniya ang can opener at binuksan nito ang
sariling beer, "i'm a royalty but we don't have a gold with diamonds can opener.
Keychain, we do, but can opener?"
Nakatanga pa rin siya sa keychain na bigay ni Happy.
5 to 8 Million? Fuck! At ginamit lang niya pangbukas nang beer.
Kaagad niyang inagaw sa ama ang keychain at ibinalik iyon sa bulsa. "I shouldn't
use this. Maki-kidnap ako nang wala sa oras. Wala pa naman akong pera."
Tinuro nang ama niya ang sarili nito. "Who do you think I am?"
Napailing lang silang magkambal saka nagsalita si Blake habang palipat-lipat ang
tingin sa kanila ng ama nila. "I talked to Themarie earlier, she's inviting us to
dinner."
"Of course." Sagot ng ama nila habang umiinom ng beer.
"Sure." Sabi niya, "bukas pa naman ang duty ko." Pagkatapos ay inubos niya ang beer
saka nagpaalam sa dalawa. "I have to go." Aniya nang may pumasok sa isip niya. "May
pupuntahan lang ako."
"Where?" Kaagad na tanong ni Blake. "Kababalik ko lang. Remember your promise?

You'll help me count the money pinned on my Tuxedo while dancing with Lucky at my
wedding?"
"Later." Anita habang naglalakad palabas ng kusina. "This is important."
"How important?" Pahabol na tanong ni Blake.
Blaze smiled. "It's about how to live my life, Blakey, and i'll do it right this
time." Sabi niya sa nagmamadaling umalis.
It's not gonna be easy to do it right this time... but as what Happy said on her
letter. Start with a small step.
~ Happy Reading 😘😘😘
CHAPTER 19
"HOW DID your session go?" Tanong ni Blake kay Blaze nang makapasok siya sa kusina.
"You're looking good, man." Natatawang sabi nito habang naghahain ng agahan sa
hapag-kainan kapagkuwan ay malakas ang boses na tinawag si Lucky. "Baby, come here,
your breakfast is ready!"
Napangiti nalang siya sa kakambal. Noon, siya ang sinisigawan nito dahil handa na
ang agahan niya, ngayon, ang asawa na nito at masaya siya para sa dalawa.
Blakey deserves to be happy. With Lucky.
"Oh, anong tinatayo-tayo mo riyan?" Kunot ang nuong tanong sa kaniya ni Blake.
"Kumain ka na. Pinagluto kita ng agahan mo."
A wide grin appeared on his lips. "Hell, yeah!"
Blake tsked before getting a cup from the kitchen's cupboard, filled it with coffee
before putting it in front of him. "Kain ka na."
Tamang-tama naman na pumasok si Lucky sa hapag-kainan na may ngiti sa mga labi.
Napangiti na rin siya.
Lucky really radiates positivity.
"Good morning, Blakey-baby." Masayang bati nito kay Blake sabay halik sa labi nito
saka nakangiting bumaling sa kaniya ang binati rin siya. "Good morning, Blaze!"
He sipped his coffee. "Morning, baby girl."
Tiningnan siya kaagad nang masama ni Blake na Ikinailing lang niya.
His brother is really a possessive fella.
Nang umupo si Lucky sa hapagkainan, pumasok naman ang Mommy nila at si Bailey at
sabay-sabay na silang nag-agahan kasama si Blake na napilitan lang dahil mas gusto
nitong magkape lang. But their Mom won't take no for an answer.
So they all end up having breakfast together.

"Perfect ako sa periodical test namin." May pagmamalaking sabi ni Bailey habang
nagkukuwento sa kanila tungkol sa mga achievements nito sa eskwelahang pinapasukan.
"Halos lahat perfect ko, maliban sa Science. I missed five points."
"What happened?" Blake asked while spreading butter on Bailey's pancake.
"May nakalimutan akong body parts." Humaba ang nguso ni Bailey.
Tinuro naman kaagad siya ni Lucky. "Magaling si Kuya Blaze mo riyan."
Sumegunda naman ang Ina niya. "Syempre, Doctor yata ang Kuya mo."
Kaagad na napalitan nang ngiti ang paghaba ng nguso ni Bailey. "I know po. Sinasabi
ko palagi sa mga Classmates ko na may big brothers akong kambal. Ang Isa, magaling
na Doctor tapos ang Isa naman po, tambay lang."
Lahat sila malakas na natawa maliban kay Blake na isa-isang tiningnan sila ng
masama.
"Oh, anong nakakatawa?" Iritadong tanong nito. "I have you know, i run a big
Company behind the curtain."
Tumigil na sila sa pagtawa pero si Lucky tumatawa pa rin, "sorry, Blakey-baby,

nakakatawa lang ang tambay, kasi 'yan din ang tingin ko sa noon. Tambay."
Blake just sighed in surrender. "Hindi ko na kayo ipagluluto ng agahan."
Kaagad na humaba ang nguso ni Lucky at nagmamakaawang tumingin kay Blake. "Blakey-
baby! Take it back!"
Blakey sighed again. "Oo na, kumain ka na. Iinom ka pa ng gamot."
Kaagad namang tumalima si Lucky na ikinailing niya. Samantalang ang Mommy nila ay
pinatapos na nang pag-aagahan si Bailey para maihatid na ito sa paaralan.
At nang silang tatlo nalang ang natira sa kusina, umalis si Blake at nang bumalik
ito ay may dala itong maliit na kahon saka inilapag iyon sa lamesa.
"Blaze, wash the dishes." Utos sa kaniya ng kakambal.
Bumuntong-hininga siya saka niligpit ang pinagkainan at Inilipat iyon sa lababo

para hugasan.
Habang naghuhugas siya, pinapainom naman ni Blake si Lucky ng gamot nito.
Personal talagang binibigay ni Blake kay Lucky ang tamang gamot na dapat nitong
inomin at kaagad nitong pinagpahinga si Lucky.
"Pero kagigising ko lang." Reklano ni Lucky.
Blake kissed Lucky on the lips before pleading, "please, for me? Pinagod kita nang
isang linggo, naalala mo?"
Lucky blushed. "Okay."
Hanggang sa makatayo si Lucky at naglalakad na ito palabas ng kuwarto, nakatitig pa

rin siya rito.
"Hey! That's my wife!" Blake hissed at him.

Blaze linked before glancing at his twin. "Sorry, she just reminds me of someone."
Alam niyang kaagad na nakuha ni Blake ang ibig niyang sabihin. "Cassie?"
Umiling siya saka tipid na ngumiti. "Happy."
Blake looks stunned. "That's new."
Mahinang natawa si Blaze. "What?"
Blake shrugged. "Nothing. Nagbago lang ang sagot mo."
Blaze frowned. "Sagot sa?"
"Wala." Ani Blake saka tinuro ang kahon na dinala nito sa kusina. "Nandiyan lahat
ng naka-ipit sa Tuxedo ko. Help me count?"
"Malalaki ba ang halagang nakasulat sa cheque?" Tanong niya habang tinutuyo ang
basang kamay dahil katatapos lang niyang manghugas.
"I don't know." Ani Blake. "I didn't check."
"Wala bang mga butas ang mga cheque? Tatangapin ba yan sa bangko?"
"It's Pierce's bank. Siya ang paasikasuhin ko rito." Ani Blake na isa-isang
nilalabas ang cheque, tissue at mga ice water bag na may lamang barya?
What the fuck?!
Pinulot niya ang isang cheque at binasa ang halagang nakasulat. "From Khairro
Sanford. Fifty pesos." Nalukot ang mukha niya. "What the fuck?!"
Sa halip na magulat, tumawa lang si Blake. "Ba't nagulat ka pa? Ini-expect ko na

'yan. One hundred pesos ang pinakamalaking halagang nakasulat sa mga cheque na
yan."
Sa sinabi ni Blake mabilis niyang tiningnan isa-isa lahat ng cheque.
At tama ang sinabi ni Blakey. Kung hindi fifty, twenty pesos ang nakasulat sa
cheque. Isa lang ang nagbigay ng one hundred pesos, si Pierce lang. Mayroon pa
ngang ten pesos. Si Iuhence.
"Nakakahiya naman sa kanila." Puno ng sarkasmo niyang sabi.
Tumawa lang si Blake saka ibinigay sa kaniya ang isang balot ng ice water bag.
It has ten pesos inside. Tag-iisang piso ang laman na bumuo sa sampung piso.
And it has a name.

Calyx Vargaz. At may rason pa talagang nakasulat sa Ice water bag gamit ang itim na
marker.
'Marami akong anak.' Yan ang rason ng isang Calyx Vargaz.
"Seriously?" Hindi makapaniwalang tumingin siya sa kakambal. "Sinabit nila sayo

'to? hindi ko nakita."
Tumango ang kakambal at tinuro ang nagkalat na tissue sa mesa. "And these fuckers
too."
Napailing nalang siya saka inisa-isang binilang ang pera lahat.
Nailing na natawa siya. "Hindi kasama ang kay Daddy, Dark, Volkzki, Titus at
Phoenix, hindi man lang umabot sa five thousand ang perang naka-ipit sa Tuxedo mo.
Kawawa ka naman."
"Sinabi mo pa."
"Kay Lucky, magkano?"
"Dollars, Bud." Blake tsked, annoyed. "Dollars."
Mahina siyang natawa. "That's what you get for having a lunatic friends."
Blake sighed. "Oh, well... hindi na ako nagulat."
"But Morgan gave you a gift certificate and Phoenix offered to secure the mansion."
"Yeah."
"And Volkzki gave you a hundred thousand." Aniya.
Blake chuckled. "That's shocking."
"Montero is more shocking." Aniya habang hawak ang cheque na galing kay Dark
Montero, "he gave you one million."
"Well, that fucker is rich."
Natawa lang siya saka umupo sa hapag-kainan. Lumukob ang katahimikan sa buong
kusina hanggang sa basagin 'yon ni Blake.
"How are you feeling?"
Napatitig siya sa kakambal saka natawa. "Don't go Dr. Phil on me, Blakey."
Natawa na rin ito. "I'm just asking."
Blaze shrugged. "Okay, i guess."
"Don't lie to me."
Blaze stilled then sighed slowly. "I'm not fine. Why you ask?"
"Just wondering." Umupo na rin ito sa hapag-kainan habang Ibinabalik ang mga cheque
sa loob ng maliit na karton.
"Does Lucky know?" Siya naman ang nagtanong ngayon. "You know, about what i did to
her sister?"
Blake nodded. "We talked last night."
"And?" He feels agitated. He doesn't want Lucky to dislike him. "Matatakot na ba

ako?" Ginawa niyang pabiro ang pagtatanong.
"Nah..." Sumandal si Blake sa likod ng upuan, "sanabi lang niya na alam daw niya
ang nangyari sa inyo ni Happy."
"And she's not mad at me?"
Umiling si Blake. "She's not. She said It's your issue with her sister. Hindi naman
daw niya kontrol ang nararamdaman niyong dalawa at alam daw niyang nahihirapan ka
talaga. Hindi naman daw kasi biro ang nangyari sayo."
He frowned. "Hindi niya pinagtanggol ang kapatid niya? I thought she'll be mad at
me."
Blake shook his head again. "Well, Lucky said that what her sister did Is what is
right for her and what you did is what you think you're right for yourself."
"I hurt happy."
"And you're hurting too." Sabad ni Lucky na kakapasok lang sa kusina at tumayo ito
sa likod ng upuan ni Blake at ipinatong nito ang mga braso magkabilang balikat ng
kakambal. "I mean, you're both hurting, different level of pain though. Depends on
other people's perspective. Though I read somewhere that, It doesn't mean that
because your hurting more, the other person's pain is not relevant or worthy."
Now he's confused. "So someone— either me or Happy, Is hurting less?"
"No! That's not It! You're not listening to me. Magkakaiba naman kasi kayo ng sakit
na nararamdaman at naiintindihan ko 'yon. We all have different pain tolerance.
Hindi ko puwedeng sabihin na hindi mahalaga ang sakit na nararamdaman ng isa kasi
sa kaniya 'yon e. Sabi pa nga ng nabasa ko, you will never know someone's pain
unless you're living it. Get me now?"
"So you're siding me?" Hindi niya makapaniwalang tao.
Umiling si Lucky. "Sorry, I'm not choosing side." Then she smiled. "Maybe, i just
understand each other's point of view, Individuality and respect it?"
"That's my baby." Blake said proudly.
Blaze frowned. "I hurt your sister." Ulit niya baka hindi lang nito narinig.
"I know." Hindi nawala ang ngiti sa mga labi ni Lucky. "But you're hurt too. I
mean, look at you. You look like hell."
Mahina siyang natawa, "well, i do look like hell. Pero hindi ka talaga galit sakin
kahit pinaiyak ko ang kapatid mo?"
Kaagad na umiling si Lucky. "I understand where my sister is coming from. Pinalaki
siya ni Dad na ganun. She knows her worth and she knows what she wants and that
makes her an amazing woman. And i understand you too. You're in pain and that's not
easy to let go. At hindi ako mamimili sa inyong dalawa. I trust you two. You'll
figure it out."
Napatango-tango siya. "I thought you'll be mad at me."
Kinunotan siya ng nuo ni Lucky. "Bakit naman?" Umupo Ito sa mga hita ng kakambal
habang nakatingin pa rin sa kaniya.
"Because i used your sister to feel happy." Paliwanag niya.
"And?"
"And that should make you angry."
Napasimangot si Lucky. "But i don't wanna be angry!" Inis itong tumingin sa kaniya.
"And i understand each side, remember? Importante kayong dalawa sakin. Ayokong
nagagalit kasi hindi 'yon maganda. Ayoko nun. And my sister told me that it wasn't
your fault. It wasn't anyone's fault."
Blake nodded saka hinalikan sa balikat si Lucky. "Pinagalitan lang naman niya ako
kagabi kasi namili raw ako ng papanigan. Dapat daw neutral lang kami kasi pareho
naman daw kayong malaki na at pareho naming kapatid. So... yeah, i'm not choosing
side this time. Sort it out yourselves. You can do It."
Blaze chuckled before nodding. "Thanks... i guess."
Lucky smiled at him. "Don't worry, my sister likes you a lot. I don't think she'll
forget you that soon." Lucky shrugged while still smiling, "but It's not love— I
mean, she never said she loves you, just like ... so, if i were you, i won't hold
on to that."
Blaze looked at Lucky flatly. "Geez! Thanks for motivating me."
Tumawa lang si Lucky saka bumaling kay Blake, "sasamahan mo ba ako sa School?
Puwede na akong mag-trabaho ulit e. Gusto ko ulit magturo, miss ko na ang mga
bata."
Blake glanced at him before looking back at Lucky, "may pupuntahan kami ni Blaze e,
pero ganito nalang, ihahatid kita tapos ipapasundo nalang kita kay Mommy. Okay lang
ba? May hahanapin kasi kaming kaibigan."
"Sige." Mabilis na pagpayag ni Lucky saka umalis sa pagkakaupo sa hita ng kakambal,

"magbibihis lang ako." Anito saka tumakbo palabas ng kusina.
"Don't run, baby! Be careful!" Pahabol na sigaw ni Blake kay Lucky saka napailing
ito at tumingin sa kaniya. "Hindi ka na mukhang zombie. Nakatulog ka na ba ng
maayos?"
"Kinda."
"Kinda means a little." Ani Blake saka napailing, "you're sleeping tonight. Hindi
ka duty diba?"
"I'll be fine—"
"Babantayan kita hanggang sa makatulog ka."
Nanunudyo ang ngiting gumuhit sa labi niya, "aww, what a sweet boyfriend."
Tiningnan siya ng masama ni Blake, "maraming kutsilyo rito, baka masaksak kita."
Tumawa lang siya ng mahina saka napailing. "I'll be fine, Blakey. I'm doing it
right and that includes sleeping, so yeah. I'm good."
"You sure?" Pangungulit ni Blake. "Wala ka nang tinatagong lihim sakin?" Blake
narrowed his eyes on him. "Don't bottle up those feelings, Blaze. That's not good
for you."
"Yeah, yeah." Natatawang tumayo siya saka naglakad palabas ng kusina. "Maliligo at
magbibihis lang ako."
Malalaki ang hakbang niya patungong hagdanan at umakyat patungo sa kuwarto niya.
Nang makapasok siya sa sariling silid, kaagad na tumuon ang tingin niya sa sulat ni
Happy na nasa ibabaw ng bedside table niya katabi ang napakamahal na keychain slash
bottle opener kung saan niya inilipat ang susi ng bahay, susi ng locker niya sa
Hospital at susi ng sasakyan niya.
I have to be very careful with that keychain. So expensive.
Bumuntong-hininga siya at binasa ulit muna niya ang sulat ni Happy bago pumasok sa
banyo at naligo.
PAGKATAPOS NILANG ihatid ni Blake si Lucky sa pinagta-trabahuan nitong paaralan

noon, tinawagan niya ang Mommy nila at nakisuyong sunduin si Lucky. Siya ang
tumawag kasi si Blake ang nagmamaneho ng sasakyan.
He's riding shotgun.
Nang makapasok sila sa BV, dumeretso sila kaagad sa bahay ng Conde at ang asawa
nito ang nagbukas ng pinto para sa kanila.
"We're looking for the Count." Ani Blake.
Tipid na ngumiti ang asawa ni Knight. "Is it important? He's not in a good shape
right now."
"Yes. It's important." Aniya.
Huminga ng malalim ang asawa ni Knight saka pinapasok sila. "He's in NK's playroom.
You know the way."
Sabay silang tumango ni Blake saka tinungo ang playroom ni NK. Kumatok muna sila sa
pintuan bago binuksan Iyon at pumasok.
Knight Is there... in the middle of the room, with scattered bottle of empty beers
around him. He has bags under his eyes, his clothing and hair is disheveled and he
looks like a mess.
And he's holding his wallet and staring at the small picture inside.
"Velasquez." Anang kakambal niya habang nakatayo sila malapit sa pinto. "Can we
talk to you?"
Knight didn't move. Nanatili lang itong nakaupo habang hinahaplos ang larawan na
nasa wallet nito.
"Velasquez—"
"I have a very simple job for myself... take care of my brother." Halos pabulong na
sabi ni Knight. "While Midnight, he has a hard job, given by our father. He has to
be me in public so if the enemy strikes and take a shot, he'll die and not me. I
have to be safe, my father says. Ang dami niyang hindi puwedeng gawin ng dahil
sakin. Ang dami niyang naranasang hindi maganda ng dahil sakin. But he never give
up. Never. Maybe because I was always there for him. Kahit gaano pa 'yon kahirap,
nasa tabi niya ako palagi. But not this time. I let go of him thinking that he'll
be able to fly on his own." Inilapag nito ang wallet sa sahig saka mapait na
napangiti. "We can't even take a picture together... It's forbidden... but this
one, we finally did it. It was his twentieth birthday and we broke one of Dad's
rules. And then we print it, and put It on our wallets. It was a simple thing, but
he was so happy."
"Where's Midnight?" Si Blake ang nagtanong sa mahinahong boses. "Can we see him?"
Knight finally looked up at them. "He's gone."
Parehong kumunot ang nuo nila nang kakambal.
"What do you mean he's gone?" Nag-aalalang tanong niya.
A lone tear escape Knight's eyes. "He's gone and i failed him."
"No..." Blake whispered, "you must be kidding—"
"Do i look like i'm kidding?!" Knight shouted in anger at them. "My brother Is
gone! Midnight is gone! Do you think i'm kidding?!"
Bago pa sila makapasagot, pumasok ang asawa ni Knight saka nilapitan ito at
niyakap.
"I'm here, baby... i'm here..." hinalikan nito sa nuo si Knight, "i'm just here."
Then she looked at them, "i'm sorry but i have to ask you to leave. Please?"
Tumango sila saka lumabas ng kuwarto at nang bahay. Pareho silang tahimik ni Blake
hanggang sa makasakay sila ng sasakyan nila.
"Midnight is gone." Bulong ni Blake saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "This is all
my fault. I made him do what he did."
"Blakey..."
"The five hundred lashes... baka hindi niya kinaya."
"If he's dead, then where's the body and the grave?" Tanong niya.
Mabilis na inilabas ni Blake ang cellphone at may tinawagan. "Racini, where's

Midnight's body?" Nagtagis ang bagang nang kakambal habang nakikinig sa sagot ni
Racini. "Thanks."
"Alam ba niya kung nasaan?"
Tahimik na tumango ang kakambal saka mabilis nitong pinaharurot ang kotse paalis ng
BV.
"Where are we going?" Tanong niya.
"Somewhere." Ani Blake saka hindi na ito nagsalita at mas binilisan pa ang
pagpapatakbo ng sasakyan.
Nang Ipinasok ni Blake ang kotse sa isang sira nang malapad na gate, nakita niya
ang sirang mansiyon sa loob.
"Who's mansion is that?" He asked.
"I don't know." Ani Blake saka lumabas ito ng sasakyan.
Siya naman ay sumunod sa kakambal niya patungo sa likod ng malaking nasirang

mansiyon hanggang sa tumigil ito sa bahagyang nakaumbok na lupa.
May krus doon na gawa sa kahoy pero walang pangalan.
Hindi siya nakapaniwalang napatitig sa krus na gawas sa kahoy. "Is that...

Midnight?"
Blake nodded while clenching his fist and jaw tightening.
"They didn't even put his name on it." Pabulong niyang sabi habang hinahaplos ang
krus. "Who would do this to him?"
"A monster." Nanginginig ang kamao ni Blake sa galit. "Only a monster can do this."
Umuklo siya saka Inilapat ang kamay sa naka-umbok ba lupa. "What happened to you,
bud?"
"Why didn't he asked for our help?" Bakas ang galit sa boses ni Blake. "We could
have do something for him? Naitago sana natin siya. Naipadala sa Ibang bansa. Bakit
hindi siya humingi ng tulong?"
Blaze sighed. "Maybe... he doesn't want us to be involved."
"We're already involved!" Blake hissed. "Fuck it, Midnight, we're your friends! I'm
your friend! You could have asked for help!"
Blaze took a deep breath, "we still have his phone."
A lone tear rolled down from Blakey's eyes. "We kept your phone, you dumbass!"
Napatitig siya ulit sa krus na walang pangalan. "This is just too cruel. How could
they do this to him?"
"I wanna kill someone for this!" Blake Is livid.
"You'll endanger yourself." Aniya na pinapakalma ang kakambal. "May Lucky ka na

ngayon. She needs you, remember? Hindi ka puwedeng gumawa ng ikakapahamak mo. May
asawa ka na na madadamay sa kung ano man ang gagawin mo."
Natahimik si Blake pero patalim ng patalim ang mga mata nito.
Siya naman ay tumayo, tinapik ang balikat ng kakambal saka bumalik sa sasakyan
nila. Binuksan niya ang maliit ng compartment ng sasakyan saka kinuha doon ang itim
ng marker bago bumalik sa likod ng mansiyon.
Blake was still staring at the grave in front of him when he came back.
Nilapitan niya ang krus saka sinulatan Iyon gamit ang marker.
'Here lies our friend, Midnight, who will never be forgotten. 'Till we see each
other again, buddy, someday... somewhere.'
Pagkatapos niyang isulat 'yon, nilingon niya si Blake, "can we move him?"
"I'll ask."
He frowned. "Who?"
"The Organization bosses. Sabi ni Racini, wala raw silang magagawa na mga boss para
kay Midnight pero subukan pa rin natin." Nagtatagis pa rin ang bagang ni Blake.
Bumakas ang galit sa mukha niya, "bakit wala silang magagawa?! They are the
Organization's bosses!"
Blake sighed. "Knight's father is the fourth Arkhon."
Arkhon or Arkhones are the head of the heads. They're higher that the bosses
because everything came from them. Connections, money, power and more. They are the
direct descendant of the original Nine Arkhons who started the Organization way way
back in the dark ages, continued in the early middle ages until the present.
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "That's what makes Knight's father scary. Hindi
na aktibo ang ibang Arkhon, tama? Ang alam ko lang ang tanging aktibo ay ang mula
sa ama ni Knight pababa sa pang-siyam. The first three Arkhon, the person who can
change the Fourth Arkhon's decision, they're inactive and doesn't want anything to
do with the organization. And their Identities are kept secret."
Blake nodded. "Not even the bosses know."
Blaze felt hopeless, "but we will not give up, right?"
"We'll do everything we can for Midnight." Ani Blaze sa boses na alam nitong puno
ng pangako at hindi nito bibiguin si Midnight. "We will give him peace, Blaze, we
will. Even if it's the last thing we do. We'll figure something out."
Tumango siya saka tinapik-tapik ang puntod ng kaibigan. "We'll give you the peace
you deserve, bud. Sa pagkakataong ito, kami naman ang bahala sayo."
They stayed their for more than an hour before forcing themselves to go leave. Nang
makauwi sila, nasa bahay na si Lucky.
Pero sa halip na pumasok sa kabahayan, lumipat siya sa driver's seat at nagmaneho

patungo sa sementeryo.
He has to see Cassie.
~ TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION: Ang rason talaga kung bakit hindi ko sinama sa
Possessive Series itong kambal dahil kulang sa chukchakan 😅 ( as you notice, wala
pang BS 'to 🤣) yong kuwento kasi nila more on dealing with emotions, hindi
physical intimacy like sa PS. Pero pupunta tayo syempre doon. Malapit na ang
chukchakan 🤣 At magugulo ang PS kapag sinama ko sila kasi maraming lumabas na
character dito na hindi naman kasama sa PS. Marami akong pinakilalang mga bagong
tauhan na papasok sa Organósi Series.
Parang itong kuwento ng Vitale twin ay ang introductory ng Organósi Series. At

kailangan niyo itong basahin para hindi kayo mawala sa Organósi Series na Hopefully
ay uumpisahan ko after PS21. Kaya iniba ko nalang para hindi magulo 😅
Anyways, Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 20
"HOW MANY times in the past few months since Happy left have you visited Cassie?"
Tanong ni Blake kay Blaze nang makapasok siya sa salas. Kagagaling lang niya sa
sementeryo. Doon siya dumeretso pagkatapos nang duty niya ngayong umaga.
He was on the night shift.
Blaze throws his Doctor's robe on the couch. "Maraming beses."

"Bakit ba pabalik-balik ka sa puntod ni Cassie?" Puno ng kuryusidad na tanong ng
kakambal sa kaniya.
"I like talking to her." Sagot niya.
"Why? Because she doesn't talk back?" Blake joked.
Blaze just sighed and continued walking towards the kitchen. Kumuha siya ng beer sa
ref saka binuksan iyon at akmang iinom ng marinig ang boses ng kakambal sa loob ng
kusina.
"I'm curious..." ani Blake, "ano bang sinasabi mo kay Cassie na hindi mo kayang
sabihin sakin?"
Bumuntong-hininga siya saka humarap sa kakambal. "Everything."
"I'm hurt and insulted by your answer."
Blaze blows a loud breath before explaining himself. "Sabi ni Happy ako lang ang
makakapagpalaya sa sarili ko na ikinulong ko sa nakaraan, kaya 'yon ang ginagawa
ko. Walang makakatulong sakin kundi ang sarili ko. And when i chose happiness, i
promised myself i'm not gonna use someone anymore to make me feel okay. And
seriously, i'm fine."
"Are you really?" Tumiim ang titig sa kaniya si Blake. "Look at and tell me you're
fine."
Blaze looked at Blake deep into his eyes before saying, "i'm fine, Blakey."
Ilang segundo pa siyang tinitigan ng kakambal bago ito nagbawi ng tingin. "I can't
see lies in your eyes. Good."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "And you can see lies In my eyes before?" Nagtataka niyang
tanon.
"Blaze," lumapit sa kaniya ang kakambal at tinapik ang balikat niya, "kakambal mo
ako, kilala kita. I would know and i'll feel it. Kahit nga utot mo, kilala ko."
Natatawang uminom siya ng beer saka tinitigan si Blake. "Eh, Ikaw? Kilala rin kita.
Something is bothering you. Nuong isang linggo pa. Akala mo hindi ko napansin?"
Blake sighed before getting a beer for himself. "It's Lucky." Uminom ito ng beer
saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "I'm worried. Ayaw niyang uminom ng gamot niya.
Nag-away kami kanina."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Bakit naman hindi siya iinom ng gamot niya? It's for her own
good. Ano ba'ng nangyari?"
Blake let out a loud breath before staring up at the ceiling. "Lucky... she's
pregnant."
That put a smile on his face. "Hell, yeah!" Sumuntok pa siya sa hangin. "That's a
good news! We should tell Mom—" natigilan siya sa pagsasaya ng makita ang mukha ni
Blake na parang pinagsakluban nang langit at lupa. "You're not happy."
Umiling ang kakambal. "Paano ako sasaya kung isinasakripisyo ng asawa ko ang sarili
niya? Ngayon palang ayaw na niyang uminom ng gamot baka raw mapaano ang bata. Hindi
ako makakapayag na mawala siya sakin, Blaze."
"Oh." Hindi kaagad pumasok sa isip niya ang sitwasyon ni Lucky. "Big deal nga 'tong
pagbubuntis ni Lucky. Why don't you talk to her? Talk her out of it?"
Blake looked at him helplessly. "She told me that if i said something about hurting
the baby, she'll hurt me."
"Mom's instinct."
"Yeah. And I'm afraid. Kaya kong harapin kahit isang daang bala pa 'yan, kahit
ilang beses pa akong mabaril, kaya ko, pero ito ngayon? Hindi ko kaya. Matapang ako
pero natatakot ako sa puwedeng mangyari ngayon. Paano kung may mangyaring masama
kay Lucky habang nagbubuntis siya? Paano ako? I should have beed more careful! This
is my fault!"
"Talk to Lucky. I'm sure you two can figure something out."
"You think?" Blake asked, hopeful.
He smiled at his twin. "Hindi ka naman basta iiwan ni Lucky. I'm sure she has a
plan. Kausapin mo lang. Nasaan ba siya?"
"At school... working."
Napailing siya. "That's not helping. Kung seryoso siya sa pagbubuntis niya, hindi
puwedeng pagsabayin niya ang pagtuturo at pagbubuntis lalo na't ayaw na niyang
uminom ng gamot. It's a big risk, Blakey. She needs to rest, her body will need
it."
Napasabunot sa sariling buhok si Blake na parang hindi na nito alam ang gagawin. "I
don't wanna lose her, Blaze."
"And she doesn't want to lose your baby." Aniya, "talk to her. Figure something
out. Magaling ka naman diyan."
Blakey hopelessly nodded before stepping out from the kitchen with his head hanging
low.
Napatitig siya sa papalayong likod ng kakambal. Blake has all the reason to be
worried. Lucky's heart is just months old and she will stop her medication? That's
suicide!
Pero hindi rin niya nakikita si Lucky na uunahin ang sarili keysa sa batang nasa
sinapupunan nito. He can see Lucky keeping the baby safe for delivery. And who
knows what will be the consequences of Lucky's pregnancy.
Napailing siya saka nagbukas pa nang dalawang beer at dinala iyon sa kuwarto niya.
Inilapag niya ang beer sa bedside table saka inilabas niya sa drawer ang sulat ni
Happy para sa kaniya.
Maingat niya iyong binuklat at binasa ulit ang sulat ni Happy.
It has been his routine to read Happy's letter everyday and every time he came home
from work. To keep himself motivated and to do it right, and he's succeeding. And
his trips to see Cassie was a big help as well. Talking to Cassie, telling her what
and how he feels and how he's dealing with it... how he is coping and moving
forward. And how he misses Happy so much.
It was enlightening, even if Cassie doesn't talk back.

It gives him a new perspective In life... It showed him a new way to live.
Tinupi niya ang sulat ni Happy saka ibinalik iyon sa drawer niya pagkatapos hinubad
niya ang lahat ng damit habang umiinom siya ng beer. Pagkatapos maligo at magbihis,
lumabas siya ng bahay at binuhay ang makina nang sasakyan.
"Where are you going?" Tanong ni Blake ng maabutan siyang papaalis.
"To my session. You?"
Tinuro nito ang nakaparadang kotse. "I'm going to fetch Lucky. Pinayagan daw siya
ng head niyang hindi muna pumasok para makapagpa-check up."
"Her heart?"
Blake nodded. "And her pregnancy."
Napatango-tango siya. "You gonna be okay? Gusto mo samahan ko kayo?"
"Nah, we'll be fine." Blake gave him a tight smile. "Uuwi ka ba kaagad?"
"Mamayang gabi pa siguro."
Blake frowned at him. "Why? I'm cooking for lunch."
"After my session this morning, I have an appointment in InkArt."
"New tats?"
Blaze nodded with a small smile. "New tats."
"Sige, ingat sila sayo." Pabirong sabi ng kakambal bago ito sumakay sa sariling
kotse.
Siya naman ay pinaharurot ang sasakyan patungo sa palagi niyang pinupuntahan kada
ikatlong linggo.
He thinks it's gonna be his last session today. Thankfully.
HAPPY WAS alone in her private work room, just finished using the laser to cut the
diamond she was working on since three days ago. She has to cut five pieces of
diamonds to combine it into one to make a star shape. And because it's urgent, she
used the computer software to analyze the cut and precision to shape the diamond
into a perfect circle so she can polish it Into the shape and design she wants.
A billionaire ordered it to be shape like a star. And star it is.
Happy took a deep breath before she started working again.
Akmang uumpisahan na niya ang pagdi-disenyo nang bigla nalang pumasok sa isip niya
ang guwapong mukha ng isang binata na ilang buwan na niyang hindi nakikita.
Happy actually stilled and stopped what she was doing as her mind reminiscence her
memories with him. The good and the bad. Their kisses and their embrace.
Kumusta na kaya siya?

Mariin niyang ipinikit ang mga mata at marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo at si
Midnight naman ang sunod na pumasok sa isip niya.
Is he in a good place? She hasn't seen him for months now.
Happy blows a loud breath and forced herself to not think of anyone that can make
her lose her focus like what she had been doing these past few months.
Dahil masyadong focus at abala sa ginagawang engagement ring, hindi namalayan ni

Happy na gabi na pala. Nang tumingin siya sa orasan, malapit nang mag alas-nuwebe.
"Shit." Mabilis niyang iniwan ang ginagawa saka pinulot ang cellphone na nasa mesa
na medyo malayo sa kaniya.
It was on silent because she doesn't want anyone disturbing her while she works.
Two calls from her Dad. And one text.
From: Dad
Dinner is ready, Princess. Be home before nine.
"Oh, shit..." mahina niyang sambit saka nagmamadaling lumabas sa pribado niyang
work room saka sinigurado niyang naka-lock iyon at ini-on niya ang Security alarm
system bago tinungo ang opisina niya para kunin ang bag niya at sa likod siya nang
gusali lumabas tulad ng nakasanayan dahil doon nakaparada ang kotse niya sa
likuran.
Akmang pipindutin ni Happy ang button sa susi ng kotse para buksan ang pinto ng
kotse niya ng bigla nalang may tumutok ng kung ano mang bagay sa likuran niya
habang may nakatayong lalaki roon.
It's either a knife or a gun.
Natulos siya sa kinatatayuan at bumilis ang tibok ng puso niya.
"Scream and i'll kill you." Anang magaspang na boses ng lalaki. "The boss wants you
alive, be thankful. So don't make a move that'll make me kill you here and now. I
wouldn't mind ending your life."
Kaagad na pinagana ni Happy ang Isip niya.
Her car Is not bulletproof, and the man grab her keys away from her! She can't
escape using her car. What she can do is to weaken her assailant and make a run for
it.
A hell of run.
Happy took a deep before turning around In a blink of an eyes, catching the man off
guard.
She didn't hesitate. When it comes to men, Midnight taught her one thing, they have
one sure weakness.
Malakas niyang tinuhod ang pagkalalaki ng lalaki saka deretsong hinubad ang hells
niya at tumakbo ng mabilis.
"Shit! Shit!" Hindi niya mapigilang magmura ng habulin siya ng bala habang
tumatakbo palabas ng iskina sa likuran ng gusali kung saan naka-park ang kotse
niya.
Malakas na napahiyaw si Happy ng tinamaan siya ng bala sa tagiliran ng hita pero
hindi niya hinayaan ang sarili na matumba.
She pushed herself to run as fast as she can until she's out of the alley, bullets
still running after her.
Nagmamadaling kinuha niya ang cellphone sa bag, pabagal na nang pabagal ang
pagtakbo niya, nag-uumpisa na siyang um-ika at hinahabol na siya ng lalaki.
Wala itong pakialam kung may mga taong nadadamay sa pamamaril nito, basta panay ang
paulan nito sa kaniya ng bala hanggang sa tamaan naman siya sa balikat.
"Shit!" She hissed.
Happy pushed herself harder.
Habang tumatakbo, tinawagan niya ang ama at hinihingal na kinausap ito ng sagutin
nito ang tawag.
"Princess, why are you still working—"
"Daddy! 911!" Sigaw niya sa ama na nasa kabilang linya at Ibinigay kung nasaang
street siya. "911!"
Pagkatapos ay pinatay niya ang tawag dahil nag-uumpisa nang magdilim ang paningin
niya. Itinuon niya ang buong lakas at atensiyon sa pagtakbo dahil papalapit na nang
palalapit ang lalaki sa kaniya.
Happy was getting ready to turn right when she heard a screeching sound of car tire
and a car stops meters away from her.
The backseat opens and the passenger seat window rolled down.
King was inside.
"Young miss! Get in! Faster!"
But it was too late.
Naabutan na siya nang lalaking humahabol sa kaniya. Hinawakan siya nito sa buhok
para hilahin pabalik.
"Young Miss!" Puno ng pag-aalala na sigaw ni King sa kaniya at nakita niya itong
naglabas ng baril.
Pilit na nagpumiglas si Happy sa pagkakahawak sa kaniya ng lalaki sa buhok.
Nagtagis ang bagang na ini-ikot niya ang katawan paharap sa lalaki habang hawak pa
rin nito ang buhok niya at malakas itong sinuntok sa dibdib. Nang bahagyang
mapaatras ang lalaki, iniigkas niya ang isa pang kamao at tumama iyon sa panga
nito, nagpakawala pa siya ng dalawang suntok na tumama sa magkabilang gilid ng
kili-kili nito dahilan para mabitawan nito ang buhok niya at saka lang niya ito
tinuhod ng malakas ulit.
Habang namimilipit sa sakit ang lalaki, tumakbo siya patungo sa minamenehong kotse
ni King.
When she heard a gunshot, she fearlessly dives towards the open backseat door of
the car as she heard another couple of shot being fired.
And then their off.
"Young Miss, were you shot?" Puno ng pag-aalala ang boses ni King.
Mahina siyang napadaing habang ginagalaw ang katawang nakadapa sa backseat ng

patihaya bago sumagot. "Legs... and shoulder."
"Just hang in there, Young Miss. We're near."
Happy just grunted as she try not to move because it caused her too much pain.
Ipinikit niya ang mga mata habang dumadaing.
"Don't sleep." Ani King na nagpamulat sa mga mata niya ulit. "Keep your eyes open,
Young Miss!"
Happy groaned. "S—stop shou—ting, King... i'm fine."
"Yes, Young Miss."
But her eyes started dropping again.
"Wanna hear a joke, Young Miss?" Tanong ni King, "it'll make you laugh, i swear."
Her eyes cracks open a little as her forehead furrowed.
"W—w-what?" She likes a good joke to pass the time.
"What did Batman say to Robin before they got into the car?" King asked.
She slowly breathes out while her consciousness is slowly fading.
"Batman said; Robin, get in the car." King joked.
But Happy was already lost In oblivion. She just regain consciousness again when
King was carrying her.
Not towards the Hospital, but towards their mansion.
"H-Hospital..." she whispered.
"You'll be safer here, Young Miss." Ani King na parang tumatakbo papasok.
Happy's eyes closed and she was drowning in oblivion again.
And in her state, her mind called one name before she got succumbed into the
darkness.
Blaze.
WHEN HAPPY regained her consciousness, she was in her bed, her wrist connected to
an IV Fluid and her legs and shoulder are both aching but the pain is bearable.
She pushed herself to get up and leave the bed.
Dala-dala niya ang IV pole habang dahan-dahan at paika-ika siyang naglalakad

palabas ng kuwarto.
Pagkabukas niya ng pinto, nakasalubong niya ang isa nilang kasam-bahay.
"Young Miss." Nanlaki ang mga mata nito.
"Dad... where's Daddy?"
"Young Miss." Pilit siya nitong inaalalayan, "please go back inside your room. Your
wound, i will bleed. I will call Master Dominick."
"T-Thanks." Nakangiwing sabi niya saka naglakad ulit pabalik sa kuwarto niya at
ginawa niyang alalay sa bigat niya ang IV Pole na hila-hila.
Nang makaupo siya sa gilid ng kama, tamang-tama naman na humahangos na pumasok ang
ama niya sa kuwarto at nakasunod dito si King.
"Princess!" Kaagad siyang nilapitan ng ama at maingat na niyakap. "You made

worried! Are you feeling okay?"
Sinubukan niyang ngumiti para sa ama, "i'm feeling fine, Daddy. I can take the
pain."
"Of course, because you're in pain reliever." Anang ama saka hinaplos ang pisngi
niya. "Your wound..." tiningnan nito ang mga sugat niya saka napabuntong-hininga,
"it wasn't deep but still, you need to rest, Princess."
"I will... later." Umayos siya ng upo.
"What happened out there, Princess?" Tanong ng ama.
Huminga muna siya ng malalim bago nagkuwento. "I was going to my car when this man
came behind me and his gun was on my back. I, ahm, made a run for it after i kicked
him in the jewel but he immediately catch up and he keeps on shooting me."
"Did you know why that Man did that?" Her father asked.
Umiling siya kapagkuwan ay natigilan ng may naalala. "He said, ahm, his boss wants
me alive or something like that. He wants to kidnap me, i think. Kidnap for ransom,
maybe?"
Tumango ang ama niya saka nilingon si King, "go get the Chief of Police. We will
find the boss of that bastard."
Tumango si King saka nagmamadaling lumabas ng kuwarto niya.
"Don't worry, Princess," inalalayan siya ng ama pahiga saka kinumotan siya. "I will
not rest until whoever did this you is apprehended. You can count on your old man,
you know that, right?"
Tumango siya saka tipid na ngumiti. "Thank you, Daddy, for keeping me safe."
Bumakas ang lungkot sa mukha ng ama niya. "But i failed this time Princess..."
anito habang hinahaplos ang pisngi niya, "you got shot. I'm the worst Dad."
Mahina siyang natawa sa pagda-drama ng ama. "Dad, when it comes to keeping me safe
and unharmed, you're good at it. But i have to agree with your last statement that
you're the worst because King told me two days ago that you were gambling again."
Her father stilled. "That is... not entirely true."

He looked at her father flatly. "Do you want me to get angry at you, Dad?"
Napangiwi ang ama niya. "Ahm... i won?"
Happy sighed. "Dad, stop gambling."
Her father sighed. "Fine. I love you, Princess." Hinalikan siya nito sa nuo, "you
rest, okay? I'll make sure you'll be safe the next time you steps out in this
house."
Tinitigan niya ang ama saka napailing at napabuntong-hininga, "Dad, i know that
glint In your eyes."
"Princess—"
"You are not going to get me a Bodyguard." Nalukot ang mukha niya, "Midnight didn't
trained me for nothing. I can protect myself—"
"Like what happened tonight?" Sumeryoso ang mukha ng ama niya, "this bodyguard that
i'm going to get you, he's not gonna be an annoying Bodyguard like the last one
when you were In College. You won't even know he's there and he will take the
bullet for you."
Kumunot ang nuo niya sa huli nitong sinabi. "Take the bullet? Who would do that?
Even if you pay him thousands of dollars, no Bodyguard Is on his right mind to take
the bullet for me. It's like asking someone to die for me."
Her father smiled triumphantly. "I already have someone in mind."
"Who?"
"Secret." Her father said in a singsong voice, "anyways, you rest. I'll take care
of everything. Ang Daddy mo na ang bahala sa lahat."
Hearing her father spoke In tagalog, in made her smile. "I miss that language."
Mahinang tumawa ang ama niya, "hindi ka ba tina-tagalog ni Lucky kapag tumatawag
ka?"
"Iba naman si Lucky kasi sa phone 'yon."
"Still..." kapagkuwan ay bumakas ang lungkot sa mukha ng ama ng parang may naalala,
"By the way, i forgot to tell you because i was busy. Blake called me last week.
Buntis daw si Lucky at ayaw nang uminom ng gamot."
"She told me too." Bumuntong-hininga siya. "What are we going to do, Dad? I'm
worried."
"I'm already contacting everyone who excels in the Medical field. Hindi natin
pababayaan ang kapatid mo. She will deliver the baby safely without sacrificing
herself. Hindi ako makakapayag. Nakakasama pa nga lang natin siya. I will do
everything i can, Princess, don't worry."
"Thanks, Daddy. I miss Lucky." Aniya saka napasimangot, "i miss Philippines."
Nanunudyo ang tingin sa kaniya ng ama, "Pilipinas ba talaga ang na-miss mo o 'yong
lalaking nakatira sa Pilipinas na ang pangalan ay Blaze Vitale?"
Mahinang natawa si Happy. "Akala ko ba you're angry at him?"
Nagkibit-balikat lang ang ama niya saka bumuntong-hininga. "Still no news of

Midnight by the way."
That saddened her. "Can't we look for him?"
"Do you want me to?"
Napatitig siya sa laptop niya sa study table kung nasaan naka-Insert sa USB port
ang flash-drive ni Midnight at hanggang sa mga sandaling 'yon ay wala pa ring laman
'yon. "I'm still waiting for something. Maybe next week, I'll get my answers."
Tumango ang ama niya. "Just tell me, okay?"
Tumango siya. "Thanks, Daddy."
Hinalikan siya sa nuo ng ama saka nagpaalam na ito, pero bago ito makalabas sa
kuwarto niya ay humarap ulit sa kaniya.
"Princess, how about getting a matching tattoo for my birthday?"
Napangiwi siya sa tanong ng ama. "Dad... no."
"Come on." Her father is acting like a kid again. "'Yon nalang ang regalo mo
sakin."
"No."
"Please? For me? You love me, right? Just one tattoo, for me? It'll make me very
happy to have a matching tattoo with you. As father and daughter. I really want one
when i saw this guy on TV. It's so beautiful and they're really close and we are
close. Please, Princess?"
Napabuga nalang ng marahas na hininga si Happy. "Fine, but just a small one. When?"
"This week. Hopefully."
Happy sighed again. "Okay."
Her Dad grinned at her. "Thanks, Princess." Anang ama bago lumabas ng kuwarto niya
at Isinira ang pinto.
Nang siya nalang mag-isa, napatitig siya sa kisame.
A tattoo, huh? Her father is getting crazier and weirder every day. But If it'll
make him happy, she'll sacrifice a small part of her skin for him.
But a tattoo, really? It reminds her of someone.
Blaze Vitale.
~ Hindi sana ako mag-a-update kasi medyo na-down ang spirit ko na magsulat kanina
pero okay na ako ngayon 😍 So here's the new update... for my readers who likes
Happy and Blaze. This is for you.
Plano kong gawing 2.5k words lang ang chapter na 'to... but, umabot siya ng 4.5k
words 😅 kailangan ko na talagang kontrolin ang sarili ko.
And i was planning to watch The Flash... pero baka hindi naman ako makapag-
update 🤣🤣🤣 okey lang ba? Hehe
As always, Happy Reading 😘️ Sana magustuhan niyo ❤️
CHAPTER 21
DAHIL ILANG araw ding nanatili si Happy sa bahay nila habang nagpapahaling at hindi
nakapasok sa Jewellery Shop, kinailangan niyang doblehin ang bilis nang pagta-
trabaho niya sa star-shape na engagement ring na pinagawa sa kaniya ng makabalik
siya.
Kailangan niyang matapos iyon bago matapos ang linggong ito dahil 'yon ang napag-
usapan nila ng kliyente niya.
Nangako siya sa ama na uuwi siya ng maaga pero heto at alas-nuwebe na nang gabi ay
nasa Shop pa rin siya at nagta-trabaho.
But it's okay to be late right? Her Bodyguard is coming tonight and he'll wait
outside, at the back of the building. That's what her Dad says. Whoever this
Bodyguard is, she was sure he can protect her. Hopefully. If not, she'll protect
herself. Hindi niya sasayangin ang tinuro sa kaniya ni Midnight.
Happy has to finish this order. She doesn't like disappointing her customers. And
this is her last one job before she stops working for the meantime.
She has to stay in a safe place, wherever that is. 'Yon ang gusto ng ama niya,
susundin niya. Para rin naman 'yon sa kaligtasan niya hanggang sa mahuli ng mga
Police kung sino man ang boss na 'yon na tinutukoy ng lalaki.
Happy took a deep breath before she started polishing the fourth stone. Habang
nagta-trabaho, patingin-tingin siya sa orasang nasa dingding at nang makitang alas-
onse na, mabilis niyang inayos ang mga gamit, ini-lock ang pribadong work room saka
ini-activate ang security system alarm.
As usual, she exited on the back of the building because that's where she parked
her new car and the store is already close at front.
Kinakabahan siyang lumabas ng gusali habang mabilis na naglalakad patungo sa kotse

niya.
No bodyguard. Shit!
Bago pa siya makarating, may lalaking lumabas mula sa pagtatago sa dilim at

itinutok ang baril na hawak sa kaniya.
"Throw your car keys," anang lalaki saka may ihinagis na posas sa kaniya. "And cuff
yourself."
Sa halip na nakinig, humigpit ang hawak niya sa susi ng kotse.
Her Dad bought her a bullet-proof car and she's driving it now. She has to take the
risk. Once she's inside the car, no bullet can penetrate it.
"I said now!" Sigaw ng lalaki sa kaniya. "Step away from your car!"
Happy wasn't planning to do what the man wants, she was planning to fight, in her
head she was already formulating a plan... until the man who's holding a gun at
her was shot and his body dropped on the floor.
There was no gunshot.
A suppressor!
Nagmamadali niyang binuksan ang pinto ng kotse at sumakay, pero nabitin ang
pagbuhay niya sa makina ng sasakyan ng makita ang bulto ng lalaki na naglalakad
palapit sa sasakyan niya habang may hawak na baril na may nakakabit na silencer.
Sa takot na baka siya ang isunod, mabilis niyang binuhay ang makina ng kotse pero
ang plano niyang pagpapaharurot ng sasakyan paalis at sagasaan ang lalaki ay nag-
iba ng mailawan ng kotse niya ang mukha ng lalaking may hawak na baril.
Mabilis siyang lumabas ng sasakyan at hindi makapaniwalang napatitig sa lalaki.
"Blake?" She frowned. "W-what are you doing here? Kasama mo ba si Lucky? Is she
okay?"
Sa halip na sagutin siya, naglakad ito palapit sa kaniya saka hinawakan siya sa
pulsuhan at hinila siya paikot sa kotse niya at pinasakay siya sa passenger seat.
Happy was riding shotgun on her new car and Blake was driving.
"Where's Lucky?" She asked.
"Home." Sagot ni Blake.
Kaagad namang kumunot ang nuo ni Happy ng marinig ang boses ni Blake.
Blake's voice... it's different. It sounded like Blaze.
Panay ang sulyap niya sa nagmamaneho habang nasa daan sila. It's impossible that
this man is Blaze because he has no tattoo on his face.
His face was clean. No ink. Just like Blake.
"How did you i'm here?" She asked.
"I have my ways."
"Why did you kill that man?"
"He was gonna kill you." Blake answered.
"You just killed a man, Blake, and you okay, calm even." Obserba niya.
"It's one of my skills."
Skill? Napakuno ang nuo niya "Blake, what are you realy doing here, Blake?" Tanong
ulit niya, "is Lucky okay? How's the pregnancy going?"
"She's fine." Sagot ni Blake saka mas binilisan pa ang pagmamaneho hanggang sa
namalayan nalang niya na papasok na sila sa gate ng mansiyon nila.
Naunang lumabas ng kotse si Blake at pinagbuksan siya ng pinto. Nang makalabas

siya, nagulat siya sa sunod nitong ginawa.
Pinagsiklop nito ang kamay nilang dalawa.

Napamulgata siya. "Blake! What the hell are you doing?!"
Mas humigpit pa lalo ang pagkakahawak sa kaniya ni Blake hanggang sa makapasok sila
sa bahay nila.
Ang isa sa katulong nila ang nagbukas ng pinto.
"Good evening, Young Miss." Bati sa kaniya ni Nora.
Tipid siyang ngumiti. "Good evening too, Nora. Have you seen Dad?"
"The Master is in his study, with Mr. Zabat."
Mr. Zabat is King. His full name was King Zabat.
"Where's your room?" Sabad ni Blake na ikinagulat ni Nora.
Happy smiled at Nora and explained. "He's, ahm, he's a friend."
Tumango lang si Nora bago isinara ang pinto ng bahay at ini-lock. Siya naman ay
tinungo ang kuwarto niya habang hawak pa rin si Blake ang kamay niya at ayaw nitong
bitawan kahit anong pagpupumiglas niya.
And when they entered her room, the moment Blake locked the door, Happy immediately
punch Blake but he was fast enough to caught her fist and pinned her on the wall.
"Blake—"
Happy's eyes widen when Blake silenced her with a kiss on the lips.
"Stop it!" She hissed at Blake as she move her elbow to hit his face but he was
still fast to stopped her. "I said stop it, Blake—"
He kissed her again, this time, torridly.
Nagtagis ang bagang ni Happy dahil sa galit. How dare Blake do this to her and her
sister!
He will pay!
Happy pulled away from the kiss and then slammed her forehead against Blake's.
"Fuck!" Blake hissed as he staggered back, letting her go.
"You deserve it, you shithead! How could you do this to my sister!" She hissed
angrily as she keeps throwing blow after of blow of punches and kicks until Blake
fell on to her bed.
He was not fighting, only dodging and blocking.
"I will kill you—"
"Wait! Fuck it!" Sigaw ni Blake na nakapagpatigil sa pag-atake niya. Hawak nito ang
nuo habang nakangiwi. "Fuck... I think you broke my skull."
Happy stilled again. His voice... he really sounded like Blaze. But he couldn't be
Blaze! His face is clean. No ink. No tribal tattoo. No Cassie. Only Blake has a
clean face like this!
"Fuck." Blake hissed as he caress his aching forehead and then murmured. "Why did I
fall for a badass woman, anyway?"
Napatitig siya kay Blake ng matiim.
Blaze would never, ever take the tattoo off on his face! Never! He loves Cassie so
much.
But Happy wants to make sure before she kills Blake for kissing her and cheating on
Lucky.
Hinila niya si Blake paupo sa kama at pilit niyang hinubad ang leather jacket
nitong suot saka ang itim na T-shirt na nasa ilalim niyon ang sinunod niya.
"W-what the hell are you doing— be careful! Ouch! My ears!" Blake cussed again. "If
you want me naked in your bed, just tell me. I'll gladly get nude for you."
"Shut up." Sabi niya kay Blake habang hinuhubad ang t-shirt nito.
And there it is. He's half-naked in front of him.
And as she studied his tattoos, her lips started parting. In shock and in
confusion.
She had seen Blaze naked for a couple of times already... his tattoos are engrave
in her mind because it looks hot and dirty at the same time.
And these tattoos... these are Blaze's.
Happy's confused eyes move up to his face.
No tattoo. It's ink free.
Ilang beses siyang napakurap-kurap bago nagawang makapagsalita.
"B-Blaze?"
A smile appeared on his lips as he stared back at her. "Hey, baby."
Nabitawan niya ang itim na tshirt nitong hawak niya saka hindi makapaniwalang
napatitig sa binata.
"W—what are... w-what—" tumuon ang mata niya sa pisngi nito, "w-what— w-where's
your Tattoo? W—w-what happened?" She was shock and stammering like an idiot.
"There's this thing called Laser Tattoo removal." Nakangiting sabi ni Blaze. "I had
my face tattoo removed. Four sessions to completely erase it."
Happy can't still believe what she was hearing and seeing. "W-why?"
Blaze shrugged. "I guess i've move on."
Happiness filled her heart making her eyes glistened in tears. "I'm so happy for
you, Blaze." She cupped her face and caress his forehead softly and carefully.
"Jesus Christ, i'm so sorry for punching your and your head... oh God, i'm so
sorry."
"Yeah... i'm cool. I'm fine."

Hinaplos niya ang pisngi nito kung saan naroon ang tattoo nito noon pero ngayon at
wala na.
"I'm sorry I left." She gave him an apologetic smile.
"Why are you saying sorry for that?" Blaze frowned. "You left because I was using
you to feel okay."
Tumango siya. "But I regret leaving you." Malungkot siyang ngumiti. "When I started
missing you, I realize that maybe I should have stayed and let you used me. I don't
have the courage to stay by your side because I was so scared and focused on losing
myself for someone who doesn't even like me as me. I'm sorry, i'm really sorry for
not being brave enough to stay with you."
Pinakatitigan siya ni Blaze saka ito bahagyang umiling, "there are some people who
is worth being brave for and that wasn't me. I don't deserve it. At that time, I
was still consumed by Cassie's memories that I didn't see you. If you have stayed,
I don't know if i'll be able to move forward and appreciate you and your presence."
Happy bit her lower lip, "i'm sorry because I didn't adjust myself for you."
Blaze frowned. "Why will you adjust for someone who won't adjust for you? I
certainly did not adjust for you at the time. I mean, wala akong ginawa para sayo.
'Yon ang totoo."
"Still, i'm sorry." She blows a loud breath, "my Dad raised me that way. I was in
coma for fifteen years and before I woke up, Dad told me that people asked him if
i'm worth all the money and all the effort he was giving me for so many years.
People asked him if i'm worth his time. He said he never answered them but he told
me that i'm worth all that. He carved in my mind that i'm worth it, as a person,
that i'm worth all the efforts and I should never think less of myself.
"He always lifts me up. I haven't experienced being drag down because my Dad won't
let it happen and I adapt that attitude and beliefs from him. I lived in a place
for nearly a decade where they appreciate who I am, who wants me to be just me, so
when I met you, and you couldn't appreciate me, it was new to me and I got scared
and run away like a coward because at that time, I thought that was the best for
me."
"And now? You think it was a wrong decision?"
She shrugged. "Maybe. I still can't forget you, I still haven't move on... and I
keep thinking of what if I stayed? What if I let you use me? So many what if's but
no answers."
Hinawakan ni Blaze ang kamay niya saka hinalikan ang likod niyon bago tumitig sa
kaniya. "Let's say you stayed even knowing that I can't appreciate you, people will
call you a crazy woman who likes me too much for staying." Tumaas ang sulok ng labi
nito. "Would you like to be called that?"
Happy shrugged and smiled. "There are people in this world who is worth being crazy
for."
"And i'm worth being crazy for?"
"In my state of mind now, after missing your for nearly three months, I would say
yes."
Blaze smiled at her, the kind of smile that reaches his eyes. "Nililigawan mo ba
ako, Happy? Masyado mong pinapatibok ng mabilis ang puso ko."
Mahina siyang natawa saka pabirong inirapan ito. "You're crazy."
Blaze chuckled. "Magsabi ka lang, sasagutin naman kita kaagad."
Happy jokingly glared at Blaze before her eyes caught something. The blank space on
his wrist, it's not blank anymore. It has inked with words.
'Happy's Big baby.'
Happy blinked enumerable time. "Is that... me?"
"Bakit? May kilala ka pa bang babae na may weird na pangalan na katulad ng sayo."
Umiling siya.
"Then its for you..." Blaze chuckled, "I actually don't know why I was saving that
blank space on my wrist. Maybe because I felt like there's nothing really important
to put there."
"And Happy's Big baby Is important?" Natatawa niyang tanong. "That tattoo is for
softie. Your friends will laugh at you."
Blaze shrugged. "I don't care. They can laugh at me all they want as long as you're
happy and you're not leaving me again."
Hinaplos niy ang tattoo nitong 'Happy's Big baby' sa pulsuhan. "It didn't
smudge..." she whispered.
"That's a real tats, baby. It will not smudge." Blake, then, stared at her
intently. "Did you really miss me?"
Kusang tumango ang ulo niya. "I do."
"Me too." Ani Blaze habang unti-unting yumayakap ang mga braso nito sa beywang
niya. "It has been hell without you, Happy. I missed you so much. I didn't know how
I manage to survive that long without seeing you."
Happy's eyes watered as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Seeing Blaze removed his tattoo on his face... that's a big thing that she can't
take lightly.
He was really serious when he said he had move on.
"I'm really happy for you." Aniya habang kagat-kagat ang pang-ibaba niyang labi.
"Very happy."
Happy stilled when Blaze kissed her belly and her stomach then he held her hand and
pulled her down to the bed.
Napahiyaw siya sa gulat na kaagad na naputol dahil sa mga labi ni Blaze na sumakop
sa mga labi niya at umangkin.
And when he rolled them over on her bed and he positioned himself on top of her, he
was already kissing her senseless.
Happy can feel how much he misses her by his hungry kisses, owning her lips and
trailing down her neck... down to the valley of her breast.
And she can't stop him... no, she doesn't want to stop him.
She missed him too. And there's no denying that.
Kaya naman nagpaubaya lang si Happy ng hubarin ni Blaze ang pang-itaas niyang damit
at nang sinunod nitong inalis ay ang bra niya, napadaing pa siya at nakagat ang
pang-ibabang labi.
Blaze... he's not holding back like before. Masyadong mapusok ang mga halik nito at
ang mga kamay ay humahaplos sa katawan niya at ngayon nga ay nasa dibdib na niya at
minamasahe iyon habang nasa loob ng mainit nitong bibig ang naninigas niyang
nipple.
"Blaze..." mahina niyang daing ng paikotin nito ang dila sa nipple niya bago iyon
sinisipsip at umarko ang katawan niya.
Happy's toes are curling and her body even arched more when Blaze slipped his hand
inside her pants, slipping inside her underwear and cupping her mound.
"Oh!" Napahiyaw siya sa sarap ng daliri ni Blaze sa pagkababae niya na nag-uumpisa

nang mabasa. "Uhm! Oh— Ah!"
Happy didn't know she could scream in so much pleasure until Blaze slid one finger
inside her and then two fingers.
"Oh! Shit—uhm..."
Napahawak siya sa magkabilang balikat ni Blaze habang naglalabas-masok ang daliri

nito sa loob niya at hinalikan siya sa mga labi, pababa sa leeg niya, ang gilid ng
tainga niya at pababa naman sa dibdib niya.
Happy was groaning and moaning that keeps turning into small screams every time
Blaze would fully filled her with his fingers.
Happy can feel like something is about to burst inside her... she's about to
explode when someone knocked on the door.
Pareho silang natigilan ni Blaze at kaagad nitong tinakpan ng kumot ang hubad
niyang pang-itaas at inalis ang daliri sa pagkababae niya.
Tumikhim siya. "W-who is it?"
"It's Dad." Anang boses sa labas ng pintuan ng kuwarto na nagpaawang sa labi niya.
"Oh, Jesus Christ... oh, god..."
Akmang babangon siya para pulutin ang nahubad na damit ng nagsalita ulit ang ama
niya.
"Don't bother opening the door, Princess. Just come to my study. And bring Blaze
with you. Yes, I know he's there. Make it fast, Princess, we don't have much time."
Napakagat-labi siya. "Y-Yes, Daddy."
Nang marinig ang papalayong yabag ng ama, pabagsak siyang nahiga sa kama. " Jesus
Christ... I think my Dad heard me moan."
Blaze chuckled before kissing her shoulder. "Yeah. I think he did."
Tiningnan niya ng masama si Blaze. "It's your fault!"
Tumawa lang ang loko saka umalis ng kama. "Come on, baby, get up and let's talk to
your father."
Napasimangot siya. "I feel so bitin."
Pinangigilan ni Blaze ang pisngi niya habang mahinang tumawa. "Na miss ko ang ka-
conyo-han mo."
Inirapan niya si Blaze saka sapo ang dibdib na bumangon at umalis ng kama.
"Nakita ko na 'yan, huwag mo nang takpan." Sabi nito.
"Shut up."
"Natikman ko na nga e."
Happy glared at Blaze. "One word about my breast and I swear, you will never see me
naked again." Pagbabanta niya rito.
"Madali akong kausap." Ani Blaze na kaagad tumahimik pero pangiti-ngiti pa rin na
may kasamang mahinang pagsipol.
Napailing siya saka pumasok ng banyo para linisin ang sarili, lalo na ang
pagkababae niya na basang-basa.
After she cleaned herself up, she enters her closet that was connected to her
bathroom and change.
When she steps out from her closet, Blaze was already fully clothed as well. Minus
the leather jacket.
"Let's go." Aniya saka nauna nang lumabas ng kuwarto at tinahak ang daan patungo sa
study ng ama habang nasa likod niya si Blaze na paminsan-minsan ay tinatampal ang
pang-upo niya na para bang nanggigigil.
"Blaze!" Humarap siya rito at pinanlakihan ito ng mga mata, "I swear, I will punch
you—"
He kissed her, shutting her up.
And when he pulled away, he smiled at her.
"I miss you, Happy."
And her heart just melted. Yes, i'm a softy.
Humaba ang nguso na tumalikod siya dahil sa karupokan niya pagdating kay Blaze,
saka pumasok sa dati nang nakabukas na pinto ng study ng ama.
Her father was sitting on the swivel chair behind his mahogany table and King was
standing behind his father's swivel chair like a good butler.
"Hi, Dad." Namumula ang pisngi na bati niya sa ama.
"Hi, Sir." Ani naman ni Blaze ng makapasok sa loob ng study.

"Hello, you two." Anang ama niya saka tumingin kay Blaze. "I hope you had a good
flight?"
Tumango si Blaze. "Yes, Sir."
Kumunot ang nuo niya sa tanong ng ama niya kay Blaze. "May need ba akong ma know?"
Tumingin sa kaniya ang ama niya. "I called Blaze here."
"Why?" She asked, frowning even more.
"To be your Bodyguard."
Namilog ang mata niya. "My what?"
"Bodyguard." Ulit ng ama niya saka ngumiti. "And he said yes."
"Dad, Blaze is a Doctor." Aniya na nagtataka sa desisyon nang ama. "Yes, he has
skills in combat but—" hindi niya tinapos ang sasabihin at bumaling siya kay Blaze,
"bakit ka nag yes kay Dad?"
"Because I can protect you and you have to trust me on that." Sagot ni Blaze.
Ibinalik niya ang tingin sa ama, "why did you asked Blaze? He'll be risking his
life."
"He's good, Princess." Anang ama niya, "he can protect you. Trust your old man,
okay? I will not let anything bad happens to you. When I say Blaze will protect
you, he will and he can. Trust me and trust him. That's all you need to do."
She worriedly looked at Blaze. "You'll be risking your life. You could get killed
because of me."
"Better me than you, baby." Was all Blaze said.
Happy blows a loud breath before looking at her father again. "So... Blaze will be
staying here with us?"
Umiling ang ama niya saka may inilabas na papeles sa folder na nasa harapan nito at
inilapag nito iyon sa mesa at tinulak palapit sa kanila. "Sign this, Princess."
Kunot ang nuong binasa niya ang nakasulat sa papel na pinapapirmahan ng ama at
unti-unting umawang ang mga labi niya at malalaki ang matang tumingin sa ama. "W-
what is that?"
"It's a Marriage Contract, Princess. Duh." Sagot ng ama niya na puno ng sarkasmo
ang boses.
"I know that! But why is my name on it and..." sinulyapan niya ang binata na
katabi, "Blaze's."
"Because I need you to be married to Blaze Vitale, so you can leave the country
without alerting this so called 'boss'" her father actually quoted in the air, "who
is trying to kidnap and kill you."
She frowned. "Is that boss really powerful?"
"Let's assume that he is." Ani King, "first rule in combat and war, never
underestimate your enemy."
"I get that, King, but, why do I have to marry Blaze? So my surname will be change
to Vitale? So this so called boss won't be alerted?" Hindi niya makuha ang logic ng
ama niya. "I can use a fake passport for that—"
"I will not let you leave with a fake passport!" His father snapped at her. He
rarely gets angry like this and this is one of those times. "Paano kung mahuli ka?!
Anong mangyayari sayo?! If I have a way to make your passport a legal one without
using Quinn as a surname, then that's the choice i'll pick! If you leave
Pennsylvania as Happy Vitale, this boss will not be alerted— maybe— and you will
have a peaceful life in the Philippines."
"How about you?" May pag-aalalang tanong niya sa ama.
"I'll deal with this boss." Her father's face darkened. "I'll make sure to make him
regret messing with the Quinn's. After it's done i'll call you."
Napailing-iling siya saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "We're arguing about this
but it's not just our decision, Dad." Sinulyapan niya si Blaze na tahimik lang na
nakikinig sa kanila. "May madadamay tayo sa plan mo. It's not fair for Blaze."
Tumingin ang ama niya kay Blaze. "Young man, this is how I want to protect my
daughter. Kung hindi mo gusto ang plano ko, magsabi ka sakin ngayon pa lang para
makahanap ako ng ibang ipapalit sayo at ipapakasal sa anak ko."
Without a word, Blaze picked up the sign pen on the table and he signed on the
Marriage Contract, just above his name.
Kaagad namang malapad na ngumiti ang ama. "Great! Your turn, Princess."
Happy sighed. "Is this really the only way? Can't we think of anything else that
will not cost Blaze's his life and freedom?"
Mabilis na umiling ang ama. "Nope. It's the only way."
"You can always get a divorce." King added, "if you don't want to be married to him
anymore, file a divorce. Easy. Young Miss."
Huminga siya ng malalim saka pinulot ang ginamit na ballpen ni Blaze saka iyon din
ang ginamit niya para pumirma sa Marriage Certificate.
Her father was grinning from ear to ear after she finished signing it.
"You're in good hands, Princess." Anito saka tumayo at inilagay nito sa attache
case ang Marriage Contract na pinirmahan, "come on, King, let's pay a higher up a
visit to file this paper. I can't wait for tomorrow, I want it tonight."
"Yes, Master."
"But there's no office." Sabad niya.
"Connections, Princess." Kinindatan siya ng ama. "Connections."
Her father carried the attache case with a happy smile on his face and before he
left his study, he glanced at her and Blaze. "Have a fun night you two. Remember,
you're now a married couple." Kinindatan pa sila ng ama niya.
Nagkatinginan sila ni Blaze saka parehong tahimik na lumabas sa study ng ama at

parehong walang imik na naglakad pabalik sa kuwarto niya.
When they both entered her room, for some reason, maybe because of nervousness she
was feeling, she started babbling randomly.
"I have a tattoo now. Dad wants to have a matching tattoos with me but when we're
already on the Tattoo Shop, he chickened out and I couldn't stop the Tattoo Artist
because she was already half done and the other one was already done by the other
artist—"
"—Happy—"
"—The first and second tats, it was Dad's requested design. It's on my nape and the
second one, Dad said it's an Ancient language that'll protect me somehow... I
guess. That's when he chickened out. And the last one is a small blazing fire—"
"— Happy—"
"And it's for you. I get that tattoo because of you, you remind of fire because
you're a hot dirty Doctor and—"
"Baby!"
Happy stilled and looked at Blaze. "W-what?"
"You're blabbing."
Napangiwi siya. "I guess, I was." Kinagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi bago tumingin
sa mga mata ni Blaze. "I'm sorry about what my father did. He trapped you into
saying yes."
"It was my choice."
"He didn't give you a choice." Aniya.
Umiling ito. "He did and it was a good choice."
Natigilan siya ng maramdamang bumilis ang tibok ng puso niya sa sinabi ni Blaze.
"W-what now?" She asked, uncertain. Because truthfully, she doesn't know what to do
next. "What do we do next? Do we talk about Dad's plan? About how we're gonna make
this shotgun marriage work? How are we gonna—" napatigil siya sa pagsasalita ng
makita ang ginagawa ni Blaze sa harapan niya.
He was stripping off his upper garments while staring intently at her. She gulped
as her eyes shamelessly roamed around his inked chest down to his abdomen, and the
v-line... Jesus Christ! His body became more fit than the last time she saw him!
Has he been working out?
"I know what to do next." Ani Blaze na nagpagising sa diwa niyang kung saan-saan
tumutuon.
"What?" Her voice was almost a whisper.
Inilang hakbang nito ang pagitan nila saka masuyong inangkin ang mga labi niya bago
ito bumulong dun.
"Let's have a honeymoon, Happy."

And Happy's lips just parted, in shock maybe, but she didn't stopped Blaze from
undressing her... and himself.
From her chiffon blouse down to the last piece of clothing in her body... her
underwear.
And when every clothing she has was undressed, Blaze started kissing her.
From her lips, down to her neck and shoulder, moving down to her breast until he
moved further down... to her mound in between her thighs.
And she was wet.
#FactsAboutMe - I don't believe in love 😂
Happy Birthday Mary Ann Inocencio Albañez ❤️
~ I would say Happy Reading but ... 🤣🤣🤣 it was just a dream. Sareh 😘
CHAPTER 22
UNTI-UNTI nagmulat nang mga mata si Happy at napatitig sa kisame. Kumunot ang nuo
niya habang pinapakiramdaman ang kapaligiran at sarili. She was in her room and an
IV Fluid is still connected to her wrist. She's not naked and there's no Blaze in
her room.
Mas lalong lumalim ang gatla sa nuo niya. What happened?
"Princess? Are you awake? Are you okay? How are you feeling?" It was her Dad and he
had tears in his eyes. "Oh my God, Princess..." hinawakan ng ama niya ang kamay
niya saka humagulhol ito. "My Princess... Thank God... thank you... thank you so
much."
Umangat ang kamay niya para haplusin ang basang pisngi ng ama niya at namamalat ang
boses na nagsalita.
"W-what happened?"
Humigpit ang hawak ng ama niya sa kamay niya. "Don't you remember what happened?"
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "The Bodyguard you told me... it was Blaze, and his
face was clean. And you forced me to marry Blaze and we came back to my room and we
kissed and..." she tried to remember harder but nothing, "t-that's all."
Her father face darkened. "Why would I force you to marry a man who have hurt you?"
Umiling siya. "I, ahm, I don't know? For my safety?"
"I can keep you safe, Princess. I don't need anyone's help."
"Then where is Blaze?" Hanap niya sa binata.
Bumuntong-hininga ang ama niya. "In the Philippines, I guess. There was no Blaze,
Princess. Hindi nangyari ang ikinuwento mo sakin."
Now she's confused. "What are you talking about?"
"You fell into coma. For a week now."

Her lips parted in shock. "W-what?"
"Yes. And I guess Blaze was in your ... dream?"
Hindi niya alam kung bakit nag-uunahan ang luha na kumawala sa mga mata niya. "So
my mind just made it all up?" Mapakla siyang natawa. "That's why I was so happy and
I accepted him so fast because it wasn't real? Am I going crazy, Daddy?"
Kaagad na umiling ang ama niya. "No, of course not, Princess. Naaalala mo ba nuong
kagigising mo palang din sa coma, you told me about your dreams, that we're
together and playing and just being happy together."
Her eyes watered. "Because I was sad in reality before my coma." She whispered,
"because you left me when I was a kid and you didn't play with me because you were
busy mourning Mom."
Yes, she remembers that. And a Doctor told her that it was her mind showing her
what she wanted to see... what she yearns the most.
But it's just a dream. Just like marrying and being with Blaze. A dream.
A tear fell from his father's eyes. "And i'm sorry about that Princess. Bumabawi
naman ako. I'm being a good Dad."
Tumango siya. "I know, Dad."
Hinalikan nito ang likod ng kamay niya. "You seem okay now? I was so worried."
Pinag-aralan niya ang mukha ng ama. "You haven't slept."
Tumawa lang ang ama niya. "My Princess is in coma again, I am not leaving you.
Never. Never again, Princess. Never. I will not fail you again. You can always
count on Daddy, okay?"
Happy slowly nodded. "What happened to me, Daddy? What was my last real memory?"
"You got shot." Anang Daddy niya. "King got to you on time and we patch you up then
I asked you to have a matching tattoos with me."
"Y-yeah... I remember that..." now she's seeing a moving picture in her mind. "And
a tattoo artist came to the house and inked my skin."
"Yes." Her father smiled. "You were very brave, Princess, while Daddy chickened
out."
She remembers that too. "And?"
"And you got shot again."
Sa sinabi nang ama, sunod-sunod na may pumasok na memorya sa isip niya.
Pinasok ang bahay nila. It was an inside job. One of their maids open their house
to those bad men. Dapat ang ama niya ang mababaril habang nasa salas sila at
pinapagalitan niya ito dahil hindi naman ito nagpa-tattoo pero humarang siya.
And King was busy fighting other men to see what was happening.
Happy couldn't believe what she was seeing in her mind. What was replaying in her
mind over and over again.
"And after that, I went into coma?" Tanong niya.
Tumango ang ama niya na namumula ang mata sa pinaghalo sigurong pagod, puyat at
pag-iyak. "Yes. For a week now. The Doctor said that you lost too much blood,
that's why, but the bullet didn't hit any important parts of your body. I'm sorry,
Princess. Ako dapat ang magpo-protekta sayo, hindi ikaw. Why did you do that? Why
did you take the bullet for me?"
She smiled. "Because I love my Dad."
Her father's eyes watered. "Stop fooling your old man, I know you just want me to
owe you so i'll stop gambling." Biro nito.
Mahina siyang natawa. "That too."
Napailing ang ama niya saka tinitigan siya. "Your dream... is that what you want,
Princess? I can make it happen but I don't have to like it."
Umiling siya. "That Happy in my dream wasn't me. That Happy doesn't just like
Blaze, she loves him. And yes, I missed Blaze but I don't think welcoming him to my
life again will be that easy."
Napatango-tango ang ama niya at hinalikan siya saka nagpaalam, "i'll call the
Doctors, tell them you're awake."
Tumango siya at napatitig sa kisame.
Hindi niya napigilan ang pagdaloy ng napanaginipan niya sa isip niya. Hindi pa rin
niya maintindihan kung bakit 'yon ang laman ng isip niya habang wala siyang malay.
Maybe because that was what she wanted subconsciously? Is that it? She even wanted
to had sex with him.
Am I really that desperate to be with him?
Napatingin siya ulit sa pinto ng magsipasukan ang mga Doctor doon at sinuri siya.
Tahimik lang siya at sumasagot kung may kailangan at tanong sa kaniya. Nang matapos
siyang suriin, sa labas ng kuwarto niya kinausap ng mga Doctor ang ama niya at
tanging si King ang naiwan sa loob.
Umupo ito sa gilid ng kama niya saka nginitian siya. "Young Miss, how are you
feeling? You made me worried."
"My body is aching." Aniya na nakangiwi.
Mahinang natawa si King, "that's normal, you got shot. I'm thankful that you're
still alive. Master Dominick, he was in so much pain while watching you
unconscious."
Kaagad siyang naawa sa ama niya. "It must have been hard for him... seeing me like
that again."
"It was." Ani King saka hinawakan ang kamay niya. "Get well soon, Young Miss. And
please tell Master Dominick to sleep, he needs it."
Tumango siya. "Thank you, King, i'm sure you have taken care of my Father as hard
and as much as you could."
Tumango si King bago nagpaalam na aalis na. Tamang-tama naman na pumasok ang ama
niya.
"Anong say ng Doctors?" Tanong niya.
Ngumiti ang ama niya saka umupo sa gilid ng kama niya bago sumagot. "They said
you're fine but... no hazardous activities. It can do something to your body."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "My body? Ano naman ang mangyayari? I have a heathy body
before this happened, Dad."
"Of course." Ngumiti ang ama niya saka nag-iwas ng tingin. "Your body will be just
fine."
"I'll be fine, Daddy. Now sleep."
"Princess—"
"Please? Okay na ako. King can take care of me." Pamimilit niya sa ama.
"He better." Anang ama niya na parang may pagbabanta, "he's your new Bodyguard and
he better takes care of you or i'll kill him."
Napakurap-kurap siya. "My Body guard?"
In her dream it was Blaze.
"Yes. He's my most trusted person and i'm sure he can protect you with his life."
Hinalikan siya ng ama sa nuo, "rest, Princess. I'll rest too."
Tumango siya saka pinagmasdan ang ama niyang naglalakad palabas ng kuwarto. At
pagkalipas ng ilang ninuto, pumasok ulit si King at naupo sa gilid ng kama siya.
Nakipagkuwentuhan ito sa kaniya sa mga simpleng bagay dahil bawal pa raw siyang
bumalik sa pagtulog hanggang sa bumigat ang talukap ng mga mata niya at nakatulog
siya.
WHEN HAPPY woke up again, she was feeling better. King and her Dad was there to
support her. And as days passed, King became her butler. Hindi na ang ama niya ang
pinagsisilbihan nito, parang siya na.
King's attention changed. He still does what her father says but he would always
put her first.
Just like now, her father asked King to make him coffee and she asked King to make
her pancake.
Guess what he did first? My pancake.
Mahina siyang natawa ng makitang sumimangot ang ama niya kapagkuwan ay napangiti
rin ng tumingin sa kaniya.
"Feeling okay, Princess?"
Tumango siya. "It's been a week since I woke up. I can walk now."
"Thank God for that."

Ngumiti siya saka kaagad na kinain ang pancake na katatapos palang lutuin ni King
para sa kaniya.
"Why are you being like this, King, huh?" Nagtatampo ang boses ng ama niya. "How
could you do this to me? I am your Master."
"Not anymore." Ani King habang gumagawa ng kape para sa ama niya, "I worked for the
Young Miss now."
"I'm mad at you." Pagda-drama ng ama niya.
Sa halip na pansinin ito ni King, may ibinulong sa kaniya ang binata.
"Your father was in the Casino last night."
Kaagad na sumama ang tingin niya sa ama. "Dad! Gambling again?!"
Kaagad na tumalilis ng alis ang ama niya ng maibigay dito ni King ang kape nito.
Napailing siya. "My father is like a big baby."
Natigilan siya bigla sa sinabi. Big baby. She knew someone who was also a big baby.
Blaze.
And in her dream... his tattoo. It was gone.
Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo. It wasn't real. It was just a dream.
Huminga siya ng malalim saka inubos ang pancake bago nagpaalam kay King na babalik
na sa kuwarto niya.
And King being King, he followed her up to the bottom of the staircase and he
carried her to the top of the stairs.
Napangiti nalang siya saka naglakad papasok sa kuwarto niya saka ini-lock 'yon.
Her father, King and Doctors had been in and out of her room while she was
recovering, she didn't have the time to check Midnight's flash drive.
It's been more than three months now.
Maingat siyang umupo sa study table niya saka binuksan ang laptop. Dahil naka
insert pa naman sa USB port ang flashdrive, kaagad niyang binuksan iyon at
napakurap-kurap saka kumunot ang nuo ng makitang wala pa ring laman 'yon.
"But it's been three months since last week..." she whispered in shock.
Was Midnight lying? No! Midnight wouldn't lie to her like this!
Did someone deleted the file? 'Yon lang ang maisip niyang dahilan. Pero sino? Kapag
nasa kuwarto niya ang mga Doctor, kasama ang Dad niya o si King. Maliban sa
dalawang lalaki sa bahay na 'yon, wala nang nakakapasok sa kuwarto niya.
"No..." napailing siya, "bakit naman buburahin ni Dad o ni King ang laman ng Flash
drive ni Midnight?"
Malakas siyang bumuga ng marahas na hininga. What happened here?

Tumayo siya saka maingat na naglakad palabas ng kuwarto, hinahanap ang ama niya na
natagpuan niya sa salas na kausap si King.
"Dad." Kuha niya sa atensiyon ng ama.
"Princess," kaagad itong ngumiti sa kaniya, "what is it?"
"The Flash drive that was inserted in my laptop before I went into coma," aniya,
"pinakialaman mo ba?"
Kumunot ang nuo ng ama niya. "No. I didn't." Tumingin ito kay King. "You? Did you
used her laptop?"
Kaagad na umiling si King. "Why would I do that? I have my own laptop."
Ibinalik ng ama niya ang tingin sa kaniya saka nagkibit-balikat. "We didn't. Why?
Is something missing?"
Umiling siya. "Nothing... ahm... maybe Midnight was just kidding around."
"Oh. Okay. Rest now, Princess." Anang ama niya. "You need it."
Tumango siya saka bumalik sa kuwarto niya at iniwan ang dalawa sa salas. Nang
makapasok sa silid niya, nilapitan niya ang cellphone na nasa bedside table at
nagtaka ng may natanggap siyang voice recording file galing sa isang hindi kilala
numero.
Kaagad niyang pinakinggan 'yon at nasapo niya ang bibig ng mapagsino ang may-ari ng
boses na 'yon.
"Hey, Happy. So ahm, I only have a minute. This is an automated voice-recording

made to be sent to you if a situation like this happens. If you're hearing this,
then that means either you deleted the file in my Flash drive or someone did. If
you didn't," Midnight paused, "then someone doesn't want you to see it. And i'm so
sorry. I should have told you about this sooner, but my orders... they were clear.
They will kill me if I ever say anything to you. But don't worry, I have a back up
plan if you are not the one who deleted the file. I left my phone on the Vitale's
mansion, the file that was deleted is there. I hope you're in a better place, Happ.
I love you lil' sis. Always will."
The voice-recording ended and she was confused.
Midnight and his orders. At ano ba ang laman ng flashdrive nito na may taong ayaw
iyong makita niya?
Midnight wasn't kidding around. He did had a file in that flash drive and someone
deleted it.
Was it an inside job too?
And now she has to get Midnight's phone. I have to go back to the Philippines.
Mabilis siyang lumabas ng kuwarto at binalikan ang ama sa salas kung saan
nakikipag-argumento into kay King kung anong masarap na pagkain para sa
pananghalian nila.
Napailing nalang siya. Her father was such a baby sometimes.
"Dad, I want to go back to the Philippines. Now." Kaagad niyang sabi, walang
paligoy-ligoy.
Napatigil ang ama niya sa pakikipag-argumento kay King at gulat at kunot ang nuo na
tumingin sa kaniya. "Why so sudden?"
"I wanna see Lucky. I wanna make sure she's okay." That was partly her reason. She
really wants to see Lucky. "Please, Daddy? My little sister needs me now."
"But you're still healing." Umiling ang ama niya. "No. Give it one more week of
rest and i'll let you go. But not in your state right now. I can't risk you falling
into coma again. Please, Princess? Can't you go back to the Philippines next week?
And bring King with you. Don't argue. He is your Bodyguard and someone is still
trying to kidnap you so... you need King."
Kaagad siyang tumango at pumayag sa gusto ng ama.
"Good. Now, what do you want for lunch?"
Happy smiled. "Steak."
Her Dad smiled and looked at King. "Well, you heard the Lady. Steak it is."
King sighed heavily. "Then I shall tell the chef." Anito bago naglakad patungo sa
kusina.
Siya naman ay akmang babalik na sa kuwarto niya nang tumayo ang ama niya at niyakap
siya ng masuyo at hinalikan sa nuo saka hinagod ang likod niya.
"I don't like you going back to the Philippines, Princess."
Happy pulled away from her father's embraced before looking at him. "Daddy, i'll be
fine. Saka kasama ko naman si King."
"I'm still worried."
"I know, but i'll be fine, okay? I want to see Lucky and check if she's really
okay." And of course, Midnight's phone. "Don't worry about me, I can take care of
myself."
"Fine," Her Dad sighed. "but remember, wherever you go, always remember that Daddy
loves you more than anything." Sinapo niya ang pisngi niya saka nginitian siya. "I
will and can do everything for you because you're worth it. For me, you are
priceless, irreplaceable, so don't endanger yourself while you're away from me,
okay? I don't know what i'll do if I lost you so be careful.
"And you, going back to the Philippines means you'll see Blaze again. As much as I
want you to be happy, I also doesn't want you to get hurt because of him again. And
as I always say to you, do not adjust to people who will not adjust for you. Don't
let anyone use you in any way. You have your own mind for a reason, okay? Keep that
in mind and you'll be fine when you see Blaze again. He hurt you, Princess, so
please, listen to Daddy, don't be with him. I'm still mad at him for making you cry
like that. My anger might be shallow to you, but, I am a parent, Princess, your
Dad, and I hate seeing you hurt. So promise me, don't let him hurt you again."
Ngumiti siya saka tumango. "I promise. Hindi naman ako babalik for him, I have my
other reason."
"And your dream?" Biglang paalala sa kaniya ng ama niya. "I asked someone, a
Doctor, and she said that your dream was what you subconsciously want."
Happy took a deep breath and smile, "yes, Daddy, I still like Blaze. Hindi ko siya
nakalimutan like planned, but I know what I want, Dad. I know what I deserve and if
Blaze can't give me that then I will not be with him. That's a promise."
"And if he can give you what you deserve?"
She smiled. "I don't know... maybe it'll be the first promise that I made to you
that I will break. Pero i'll tell you if that happens. Hindi ako magki-keep ng
secret sayo."
"This man, Blaze..." his father tsked, "he will woo you. Be strong okay, don't be a
softie. Huwag basta-basta magpapadala sa matatamis na salita. Lalaki ako kaya alam
ko 'yan at makinig ka sakin."
Tumango siya. "Thank you, Daddy."
Her Dad kissed her forehead again. "You're always welcome, my Princess."
Nginitian niya ang ama at niyakap. Masaya siya at ito ang naging Daddy niya.
Mapagmahal at maalalahanin.
Her Dad may not be perfect but he has his great moments. And one of them was
raising her to be an independent and strong woman.
KAUUWI LANG ni Blaze nang mabungaran niya si Lucky sa salas habang hawak ang
cellphone nito. May masaya itong ngiti sa mga labi habang kumakanta pa ng mahina.
Blaze chuckled. "Someone looks happy in the morning."
Lucky grinned at him, "and you look like hell."
He shrugged. "I just finished a 16-Hours duty. Excuse me if I look like hell."
Lucky tsked. "Sarcasm... sarcasm..."
Napailing siya. "Bakit mukhang ang saya mo? Bati na kayo ng kakambal ko? Okay na
siya sa pagbubuntis mo?"
"Of course. Blakey-baby understands."
"Okay." He yawned. "I'm going to sleep."
Nasa hagdanan na siya ng magsalita ulit si Lucky.
"Ate called me."
Napatigil siya sa paghakbang at mabilis na humarap kay Lucky. "What did she say?"
Lucky was grinning from ear to ear. "She said she's coming back."
His eyes widened. "Here?"
Tumang si Lucky. "Yes. She'll be here next week. She's worried of my pregnancy just
like Blakey."
Blaze didn't know what to say. He'll see her again.
After three months.

My Happiness.
"But she's not back for you," of course, Lucky is not Lucky if she's not savagely
honest. "She even told me that Dad made her promise not to be with you and she
promised."
His heart actually sunk. "I get it."
Tumango si Lucky. "Blaze?"
"Yes?"
"Huwag mong landiin ang Ate ko kung hindi ka pa tuluyang nakaka-move on, okay?"
Pakiusap nito. "Naiintindihan kita pero ayokong masaktan na naman siya. Kung
nandiyan pa si Cassie sa puso mo, hayaan mo nalang ang kapatid ko. Isang linggo
lang naman siya rito. Keysa naman magkasakitan na naman kayo ulit."
Blaze nodded earnestly nodded. "Duly noted."
Lucky smiled at him. "Salamat."
Nang makaalis si Lucky sa harapan niya, tuluyan na siyang umakyat sa ikalawang

palapag at tinungo ang kuwarto niya.
Hindi mawala sa isip niya ang pakiusap sa kaniya ni Lucky.
Hinubad niya ang pang-itaas na damit saka itinapon iyon sa ibabaw ng kama bago
humarap sa salamin niya sa banyo.
Blaze stared at his face in the mirror.
His Ink-free face.
Well.. I've moved on.
~ Finally, natapos ko rin ❤️ Happy Reading ☺️As always, sana magustuhan niyo 🙂
CHAPTER 23
KAAGAD NA MALAPAD NA ngumiti si Happy ng nakita ang kapatid na hinihintay siya sa

arrival area ng Airport. Kaagad niyang tinakbo ang pagitan nilang dalawa at sinugo
ito ng yakap.
"Lucky!"
Lucky immediately hugged her back with a bright smile on her face. "Ate! Na-miss
kita."
"Me too." Kumawala siya sa yakap ng kapatid at sa asawa naman nito niya ibinaling
ang atensiyon. "Blake... how are you?" Tanong niya sabay yakap dito.
Blake hugged her back, but when she was trying to pull away, he was still hugging
her like he doesn't want to let go.
Kailangan pa niyang baklasin ang mga braso nito sa beywang niya saka nagtatanong
ang matang tiningnan ito.
"What do you think you're doing?" Pabulong na nagtatakang tanong niya kay Blake na
titig na titig pa rin sa kaniya.
"I, ahm, just missed you." Blake said.
Happy stilled. It feels like a déjà vu. She knew that voice. That was Blaze's
voice. The Blake in front of her has Blaze's voice!
Happy can still remember her dream!
Pinakatitigan niya ang Blake na nasa harapan niya.
His face was clear. Ink-free. No tattoo. No Cassie in his face.
Pero kagagawan lang nang isip niya ang panaginip niyang iyon. This couldn't be
true. Blaze would never erase the tattoo on his face, he loves Cassie so much.
"Happy."
Kaagad siyang napalingon sa pinanggalingan ng boses ni King. Nagulat siya dahil ito
ang unang beses na tinawag siya nito sa pangalan niya at hindi Young Miss.
"King..."
Naglakad palapit sa kaniya si King habang hila-hila ang bagahe niya.
"Who is he?" Puno na kuryusidad na tanong ni Lucky sa kaniya habang nakangiti kay
King.
Kaagad namang inilahad ni King ang kamay kay Lucky at nagpakilala. "King Zabat,
owner of KZ System, Happy's boyfriend."
Tumaas ang kilay ni Happy, hindi dahil nagpakilala si King na boyfriend niya—It was
one of her father's crazy idea again— kundi dahil sa KZ System.
Happy knew that company. KZ System is under KZ Empire. And if King is the owner,
why the hell would a multi-tycoon like him doing in their house as her father's
butler and now her bodyguard? He had been with them for years and she just know
this now? This is absurd.
"Lucky Vitale." Pagpapakilala naman ng kapatid niya. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Zabat."
May nanunudyo itong ngiti na sumulyap sa kaniya, "My sister's boyfriend. Nice."
"The pleasure is mine." Suwabeng sabi ni King saka kay Blake naman nito inilahad
ang kamay.
But Blake was just staring at her, not even giving King a glance.
What's wrong with him? Kanina pa ito titig na titig sa kaniya na hindi nalang niya
pinapansin.
Nang hindi tinaggap ni Blake ang pakikipagkamay ni King, kaagad na ibinaba ni King
ang kamay saka inakbayan siya.
"Play nice." Ani Lucky kay Blake habang masamang nakatingin sa asawa nito.
"I don't want to." Sagot ni Blake. "I'm pissed."
Lucky pouted at Blake. "Remember what I asked you? And remember why I let you tag
along? Huwag mong landiin?"
"Wala naman akong ginagawa, ah." Ani Blake habang matiim pa rin ang titig sa
kaniya.
"Wala pa." Napabuntong-hininga si Lucky saka pinag-krus ang mga braso sa dibdib.
"Happy and I," ani ni King na kumuha sa atensiyon ulit ni Lucky, "will be staying
in Racini's Hotel—"
"No need." Pigil ni Lucky kay King saka tumingin sa kaniya ang kapatid. "Mom
offered to let you stay in the house. We still have some bedrooms left."
Sinulyapan niya si King bago nakangiting sumagot sa kapatid. "I'm with someone. We
don't want to impose on you."
"Mom and I insists." Giit ni Lucky. "Please, Ate, for me? Isang linggo lang naman
at gusto kong sulitin ang mga araw na kasama ka."
Sinulyapan niya ulit si King. "Well?"
King shrugged. "I don't mind."
Happy looked at Lucky who's giving her this puppy dog eyes.
Happy sighed. She's weak when it comes to her sibling. "Fine. We'll stay in Tita
Beth's house."
"Yey!" Lucky beamed at her. "I can't wait! Come on. Let's go home and get you two
rested."
Nangingiting napailing siya at sinundan si Lucky na siyang naunang naglakad patungo

sa sasakyan nila, habang si King naman ay nasa likuran ni Lucky at siya ay nasa
likuran ni King katabi si Blake.
Napapabaling siya kay Blake sa tuwing sumasagi ang daliri nito sa daliri niya
habang naglalakad sila dahil sa kakaibang pakiramdam na hatid niyon sa kaniya. At
nang makarating sila sa sasakyan nila, bago sumakay si Blake sa Driver's seat ng
kotse, inilipat nito ang tainga sa kaniya saka bumulong.
"I miss you." He said.
Natigilan siya. Ang boses na 'yon. It was Blaze's!
Is it possible that he had his tattoo removed? Like in her dream?
Napatitig siya sa likod ni Blake na naglalakad paikot patungo sa Driver's seat.
When the car started moving, She and Lucky started talking. Samantalang tahimik
lang ang dalawang lalaki sa loob ng sasakyan habang nasa daan sila. At sa
pagkukuwentuhan nila ni Lucky, hindi nila namalayan na nakarating na pala sila sa
mansiyon ng mga Vitale.
Tahimik silang lumabas ng sasakyan ni King, ganun din si Lucky at ... Blake? She's
not sure anymore. Maybe it's Blaze.
But he has no tattoo on his face. She could be very wrong. Between Blake and Blaze,
Blake was the one with clean face. Hindi naman niya itong puwedeng hubaran tulad
nang sa panaginip niya. Why is he wearing a sweat shirt anyways?
"Blakey!" Biglang sigaw ni Lucky saka tinakbo nito ang kamukha ni Blake na
kalalabas lang ng pintuan ng mansiyon. "I miss you, Blakey-baby."
Bahagyang napaawang ang labi niya. So she was right! It was Blaze!
She looked at Blaze who's looking at her and won't take his eyes off of her.
Happy's eyes roamed around Blaze's face. No tattoo. Ink-free face.
Lucky is hugging her husband, so this is really Blaze.
He really has no ink on his face! Tulad nang sa panaginip niya!
Ramdam ni Happy ang mabilis na magtibok ng puso niya habang naglalakad sila papasok
ng bahay. Hindi siya makapaniwalang pinatanggal nga ni Blaze ang tattoo nito sa
mukha.
Does that mean anything? To him? What does it mean?

Napabuntong-hininga siya at dumeretso siya sa kusina ng mansiyon ng makaramdam ng
uhaw dahil alam naman niya ang pasikot-sikot dun.
But before she can get herself a glass of water, someone grab her arm, pinned her
on the nearest wall and crashed his lips on hers.
And Happy just stood there with wide eyes, watching Blaze close his eyes as he
kissed her.
Siya ang pumutol sa halik nito na hindi tumutugon kahit yon pa ang sinisigaw ng
katawan niya at bahagyang tinulak sa dibdib ang binata palayo.
"Don't kiss me again." Aniya sa mahinahong na boses. She might get swayed.
"Please."
Blaze stared at her. "Why not? I missed you."
She just smiled and instead of getting a glass of drink, she returned to the living
room without quenching her thirst.
Naabutan niyang nag-uusap si Tita Beth, Blake, Lucky at King.
"— can stay here as long as you want." Ani Tita Beth na mas magiliw na ngiti nang
tumingin kay King. "Inihanda ko na ang kuwarto niyo ni Happy. Puwede mo nang dalhin
ang mga gamit niyo dun—" biglang natigilan si Tita Beth saka natawa, "silly me. You
don't understand tagalog. Let me translate it to English."
"No need." Nakangiting sabad niya saka masuyong niyakap si Tita Beth, "thank you so
much, Tita. I really appreciate it."
"You're welcome, Happy. Come on, samahan ko na kayo sa kuwarto niyo para
makapagpahinga ako." Aya ni Tita Beth sa kanila ni King.
"Jet lag can be a pain in the ass sometimes."
Nagpaalam siya kay Lucky bago sumunod kay Tita Beth. Kaagad na umalalay sa kaniya
si King ng makitang tumigil siya sa pag-akyat nang nasa kalagitnaan na sila ng
hagdanan.
"Are you okay?" King whispered.

Pasimple siyang umiling, "i'm a little exhausted. Maybe it's the Jet Lag."
Sa sinabi niya, walang sabi-sabing pinangko siya ni King at sumunod ito kay Tita
Beth hanggang sa kuwarto nila saka maingat siyang ihiniga sa kama at kinumotan
siya.
"Rest." Pabulong nitong sabi bago lumabas ulit ng kuwarto at kinuha ang bagahe
nilang dalawa.
"Sige, maiwan ko na kayong dalawa." Sabi ni Tita Beth. "Pahinga kayo."
Tumango siya saka umayos ng higa habang si King ay inilalabas ang mga damit nila sa
maleta at inilalagay sa closet.
"I already unpacked your luggage except for your undergarments." King said while
looking uncomfortable. "I don't think you'll appreciate it."
Nakangingiting tumango siya. "Thank you, King."
King nodded. "I'll take the couch."
"You sure?" She asked. "I don't mind." Aniya. "I know you're tired as well and the
bed is huge, so, yeah..."
Ilang segundo muna siyang tinitigan ni King na para bang tinitingnan kung seryoso
siya sa sinabi niya, at nang makita nitong seryoso siya, lumapit ito sa kama at
nahiga sa pinaka-gilid.
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "You're acting weird, King."
"Am i?"
"Yes." Tumagilid siya ng higa paharapa dito. "Can I ask you a question?"
"You already did."
Napangiti siya sa sarkasmo ng boses nito pero nagtanong pa rin siya. "Are you the
owner of KZ Empire?"
Walang pag-aalinlangang sumagot ito. "My family is."
She frowned. "Then why are you my father's butler?"
"It's my job." Simpleng sagot nito.
"You're rich." She pointed out. "How is being my father's butler a job for a
billionaire?"
"It's a family thing." Sagot ni King saka ipinikit nito ang mga mata.
"Meaning?"
"My family has work for yours since the Dark Ages." Ani King, "it was my job to
assist your father— now you— in any way I can. It's a duty that I have to honour
for my ancestors."
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "But you're rich." She pointed out again. Ilang multi-
tycoon ba ang papayag na maging butler? Wala.
"Yes, I am rich." King opened his eyes and glanced at her, "but I have my family's
tradition and my beliefs that I value. And serving your family has always been a
great honour. I just wish we could find your Hippeis soon."
"And now i'm lost." Aniya na napapailing. "What are you talking about? What is
Hippeis?"
"I wish I could tell you more." Ani King saka pumikit ulit ang mga mata nito, "but
i'm forbidden to do so. In the right time, Young Miss, you'll know. And I hope you
make a right decision. But whatever you decide, I will be with you 'till the end as
your loyal servant."
"You're creeping me out, King." Nagsisitayuan na ang balahibo niya.
King talks like she's some kind of a higher up, if her understanding is correct.
And her family is some kind of a big deal in Ancient time and until now?
Well, her father came from an Aristocrat family. Maybe it has something to do with
that?
Still absurd.
Magtatanong pa sana siya kay King nang marinig niya ang mahina nitong paghilik.
Mahina siyang natawa saka inayos ang kumot sa katawan saka ipinikit na rin ang mga
mata para makapagpahinga.
MAGMAMADALING araw na nang magising si Happy. Tulog pa rin si King at parang hindi
ito gumalaw sa kinahihigaan. Maingat siyang bumangon para hindi ito magising at
umalis ng kama saka lumabas ng kuwarto.
Bumaba siya at tinungo ang kusina para kumuha ng tubig dahil nauuhaw siya ng makita
niya ang isa sa kambal na mag-isang umiinom ng beer habang nakaupo sa stool at
nakatukod ang siko nito sa island counter.
May malayo itong tingin at panay ang buntong-hininga habang umiinom. Parang
problemadong-problemado ang hitsura nito.
At dahil pareho nang walang tattoo sa mukha si Blake at Blaze na siyang

palantandaan niya noon, ang tattoo nito sa braso pababa sa kamay ang pinagbasehan
niya kung sino ang nasa harapan niya.
And it seems the man she has her eyes on was Blaze Vitale.
Huminga siya nang malalim bago tuluyang pumasok sa kusina at kumuha ng isang basong
tubig. Ramdam niya ang tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze pero pinagsawalang-bahala niya
'yon.
And when she was about to leave the kitchen, Blaze spoke.
"I'm moved on." Anito na parang binabalitaan siya, "and it seems to me that you
have too."
Happy sighed before turning back to face Blaze. "You need to sleep. You don't look
so good."
Pinaikot nito ang bote ng beer gamit ang sariling kamay, "did you miss me?"
"Yes. I did."
Happy wanted to lie but she hated lying. It complicates everything. Just like lying
about her relationship with King! If it wasn't her father's request, she wouldn't
had not lied about it.
"Is King good to you?" Tanong ulit sa kaniya ni Blaze.
She nodded. "He is."
He looked at her, his eyes looked so sad. "Do you know how much it hurts to have
someone in your heart and in your mind all the time but you can never, ever have
them in your arms and in your life even how much hard you try?"
"Cassie." She whispered.
Blaze nodded. "Before I met you, thinking of Cassie always brings me pain. Because
she died in a very violent death, together with our unborn child."
Her lips parted in shock. "She was pregnant?"
Blaze nodded before smiling sadly. "At kahit anong gawin ko, hindi ko na siya
maibabalik pa. Hindi ko na siya mahahawakan at hindi ko na siya makikita. And then
I met you. Her look a like. Imagine the pain I was in, the hope and the what if's.
But you made me realize how different you two are and you motivated me to move on
and let go of my past. After so many sessions with my Therapist, I finally did. I
was thinking of you the whole three months. In my mind, I keep imagining how it's
gonna be if we see each again now that i've moved on. But this... seeing you with
other man... I didn't imagine this. Well, I should have. I mean, you only like me
right? You don't love me. There's a difference."
Hindi makasagot si Happy. Sa unang pagkakataon, hindi niya alam ang sasabihin kay
Blaze.
"When you left me, I felt that again. But more severe this time. The pain to have
you in my heart and in my mind all the time but I can never have you in my arms
because I have hurt you. I used you. I don't deserve you because I was so blinded
by my past to see you as you. I was afraid to see you being mad at me or
disappointed at me, because that would be my new nightmare. That would be my new
hell."
"Blaze..."
Blaze smiled... a forced smile. "When you left, It feels like, there's a hole in my
chest that was ripped off. And when I started moving on and letting go of my past,
I realized why there's a hole in my chest. It was because you took my heart with
you when you left."
Happy lips parted and her eyes widened. "You... w-what are you saying?"
Blaze shrugged. "I'm saying that i'm in love with you, Happy Quinn." Titig na titig
ito sa mga mata niya, "and i'm so stupid to let you go, I would know because I live
with my stupid mistake every day for three moths now. And i'm so jealous of King, I
wanna kill him actually, but then, it'll hurt you and I don't want to hurt you
again. Never again, Happy. Pinaiyak na kita noon, hindi ko na uulitin 'yon ngayon.
Gusto kong maging masaya ka. Ayos lang na ngumiti ka kahit hindi para sakin o kahit
hindi ako ang dahilan, basta masaya ka. Ayos lang."
Natulos sa kinatatayuan si Happy habang naglalakad palapit sa kaniya si Blaze at

tumigil ito sa harapan niya.
Umangat ang kamay nito para masuyong haplusin ang pisngi niya, "be happy, okay?
Don't mind me. Don't give me any of your attention. Baka iba ang isipin ko at
agawin kita sa boyfriend mo. Don't even look at me like you care, okay? Marupok ako
pagdating sayo, Aagawin talaga kita kaya huwag mo akong subukan. Pinipigilan ko
lang ang sarili ko kasi niri-respeto kita at kung anong mayroon kayong dalawa ni
King, pero kapag tumingin ka sakin tulad nang pagtingin mo sakin noon na parang isa
ako sa mga importanteng tao sa buhay mo, aangkinin kita, at hinding-hindi na kita
ibabalik sa kaniya."
Blaze stared at her for more than a couple of seconds before he leaned in, kissed
her forehead softly and then he left, leaving her in the kitchen. Alone and
confused.
Blaze loves me. What do I do?
~ Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 24
HINDI NA tumuloy si Blaze sa kusina ng makita si Happy at King. Pinagluluto ni King

si Happy ng pancake at nakikita niyang masaya si Happy habang nakikipag-usap dito
tungkol sa mga ginawa na nitong alahas na masasabi raw nitong weird. Parang may
kung anong sumasakal sa puso niya kasi alam niyang hindi niya magagawa iyon kay
Happy. Ang ipagluto ito.
They'd been in the same house for three days now and the pain is just getting
severe and severe each day. And his anger, he's becoming livid everyday.
Napailing siya saka natigilan sa paglalakad palabas ng bahay nang nakita ang ina
niya na nakatingin sa kaniya.
Nilapitan siya ng ina niya, "are you okay?"
Tumango siya.
His Mom sighed. "Ideya mo to, Blaze, na dito patirahin si Happy habang nandito
siya. At pumayag ako kasi gusto ko rin naman siyang makasama. Nahiya naman akong
paalisin sila dahil lang may kasama siya."
Blaze shrugged. "It's okay, Mom. I just didn't thought that she'll forget me that
fast. I mean, sinabi na sakin ni Lucky pero mapilit pa rin ako."
"Blaze..." hinaplos nito ang pisngi niya, "if you're hurting, maybe it's best if
you're not here. That, or we'll ask them to leave. It would be rude, but... Happy
will understand." His Mom sighed while shaking her head.
"Mom, i'm fine." Pinilit niyang ngumiti. "Let them stay."
"The most common lie word in human history. I'm fine."
Ngumiti lang siya at nagkibit-balikat saka malalaki ang hakbang na lumabas ng

bahay. Gustong-gusto niyang mag-trabaho para mawala sa isip niya ang nakikita sa
araw-araw sa bahay nila pero off niya ngayon. Kaya naman nagmaneho nalang siya
patungong BV pagkatapos tawagan si Titus, Phoenix, Khairro, Andrius at Nate.
Nang makarating siya sa BV Hall, si Andrius palang ang nandoon.
"Hey." Aniya.
"You look like shit." Sagot nito.
Umupo siya sa isang bakanteng plastic na upuan saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga.
"You don't look so good." Ani Khairro na kakarating lang. "Need anything, bud?"
"Please tell me this is important." Ani Phoenix na naglalakad papasok. "I'm in the
middle of inventing something."
"I was playing with my kid." Ani Titus. "This better be good."
"I was making a cake when these two picked me up with a Helicopter." Wika naman ni
Nate saka napailing, "this better be important, Vitale. What is it?"
"I wanna kill someone." Aniya.
Napatitig sa kaniya ang mga kaibigan.
"Who?" Kaagad na tanong ni Martinez.
"And?" Titus urged him to say more.
"But I can't." Blaze blows a loud breath. "He is Happy's boyfriend and she would be
very sad if something bad happens to him."
Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Phoenix. "Your Happy has a boyfriend? And it's not you?"
Nag-iwas siya ng tingin. "She's not... mine anymore."
"Okay..." Andrius breathes out, "and this man, is unharmed by you, right? Kasi
naaalala ko pa ang ginawa mo sa sasakyan ni Reigo."
"At kay Oliveros." Dagdag ni Khairro.
"Yes, and you go Drunken Master on us." Phoenix added.
"How are you calm?" Tanong ni Titus. "We all know here that you're dangerous when
you are jealous and that's what you are feeling right now. Seeing your woman with
other man... man, that's torture."
Kumuyom ang kamao niya at nagtagis ang bagang niya. "I called you here because i'm
gonna ask you to help me blow off some steam."
"Where's Blake?" Tanong ni Sanford.
"Busy with his wife." Sagot niya.
"Okay." Ani Nate na madaling kausap. Hinubad nito ang t-shirt na suot. "Yon lang
naman pala. Come on. We'll try not to beat you up so much."
Khairro tsked. "Gagawin mo kaming pain absorber. And this is one is literal."
Napailing ito saka hinubad ang uniform na suot at iniwan lang ang sleeveless shit
sa ilalim niyon, "why am I even friends with you? FYI, i'm on duty."
"Fuck you." Ani Phoenix na hinuhubad ang leather jacket.
"Fuck this." Ganun din si Titus na hinubad ang coat na suot.

"Let's get this over with." Ani Andrius na inalis din ang uniform na suot. "May
trabaho pa ako."
"Thanks." Aniya saka tumayo mula sa kinauupuan at hinubad ang hindi nakabutones
niyang polo at iniwan ang itim na sleeveless shirt. "Come on, don't hold back. I
won't."
"Don't worry, bud," nginisihan siya ni Titus, "we won't."
"Payback is a bitch." Nakangiting sabi ni Sanford at ito ang unang sumugod sa

kaniya.
Mabilis niyang nasalag ang bawat suntok nito at sip ani Sanford habang gumagalaw
ang paa niya para pasukin ang depensa nito pero umatake na rin si Nate at mabilis
ang bawat galaw nito.
Nate hit his face first before he blocked Nate and Khairro's attack and throw blow
after blow of punches and kicks.
Then Andrius entered the fight, together with Titus and Phoenix.
One versus five.
Malakas niyang sinipa sa tiyan si Khairro at sinalag ang suntok ni Phoenix mula sa
kanan. Gamit ang isa pang kamay, sinalag niya ang kamao ni Nate at hinila ito saka
sinipa sa dibdib. Binitiwan niya si Nate at lumipad ang paa niya sa braso ni
Andrius at nasalag nito iyon.
Andrius punch his knee, but he was quick to jump, used his other leg to unbalance
Andrius and they both fell into the floor.
Blaze tsked before he kicked up from lying on the floor and to standing up on his
feet in a second.
King wrapped his arm around Happy's shoulder. Angering him even more than he is at
that moment.
Maalas na tumama ang talampakan ng sapatos niya sa dibdib ni Nate ng ilang beses
bayo siya umikot at inatake si Phoenix. Nate staggered back, he face Titus and
released blow by blow of strong punches until Phoenix caught him from behind,
stopping him. Blaze angrily slammed the back of his head on Phoenix's face to get
away. Pagkatapos ay hinawakan niya si Phoenix sa braso at pinilipit 'yon saka
malakas na sinuntok.
"Fuck!" Martinez hissed. "I thought we're just playing you motherfucker!"
King cooking for Happy while he can't do it.
Blaze faced Titus again and continued attacking him. Blow after blow. He didn't
hold back.
King carrying Happy to their room and Happy smiling.
His anger rose.
Humarang si Andrius at Sanford pero mas mabilis siya sa dalawa. Madali niyang
nasalag ang bawat atake ng mga ito at sinuntok niya si Andrius at Sanford sa parte
ng tiyan na alam niyang matutumba ang dalawa sa sakit.
He's a Doctor... he knows where to hit people fatally.
Nang bumagsak si Andrius at Khairro, tumuon ang tingin niya kay Titus, Phoenix at
Nate na naka palibot sa kaniya.
Nakangiwing panay ang tapik ni Nate sa dibdib nitong ilang beses niyang sinipa.
"Now I know why the Vitale twins are scary."
Phoenix grimaced. "I think be broke my arm."
"He is angry." Ani Titus, "that's why he needs to blow off some steam to not kill
Happy's boyfriend. That's why he called us. He's bottling this up. Let's not
disappoint him, shall we?"
Sabay na tumango si Phoenix at Nate at sabay-sabay na umatake sa kaniya ang tatlo.
Titus, Phoenix and Nate didn't hold back. So did he. He fought like a madman— no,
he fought like a jealous man.
"I'M TELLING YOU Happy, he is mad." Pilit siyang pinapapaniwala ni King na galit si
Blaze dito habang nasa kuwarto sila at nag-iisip siya kung paano kakausapin si
Blake tungkol sa cellphone ni Midnight. "The other day, I was walking to the
kitchen and he bumped my shoulder."
"An accident." Aniya.
Hinubad ni King ang tshirt na suot para ipakita sa kaniya ang magkabilang balikat
nito. "This doesn't looks like an accident to me."
Napatitig siya sa namamaga nitong mga balikat. "Jesus Christ..."
King nodded. "He is not beating me up but I'm starting to think that he's beating
me in his own little way. He always bumped into my shoulder and it's stronger each
time, for three days now. He is mad. At me. For being your boyfriend." King tsked.
"When your father asked me to do this crazy idea of him, I thought it was okay but
now? I don't think so anymore. I'm being beat up subtly, Young Miss."
Happy sighed. "I'll go get a first-aid kit."
Lumabas siya sa kuwarto nila para maghanap sa ibaba ng first-aid kit pero napatigil
ang pagbaba niya sa hagdan ng makita niyang naglalakad papasok sa bahay si Blaze.
May sugat ito sa labi, may pasa sa mukha, namamaga ang kamay at dumudugo ang sugat
nito sa kilay.
"Jesus Christ..." nagmamadali siyang bumaba sa hagdanan at sinalubong ang binata.

"What happened to you? Are you okay?"
Akmang sasapuin niya ang mukha nito para suriin iyon pero tinabig nito ang kamay
niya at nilampasan siya. "Don't look at me like you care, remember?"
"But I do care." Sabi niya saka hinabol ito at humarang sa harapan nito. "First-aid
kit, mayroon ka ba?"
"In my room."
Maingat niyang hinawakan ang kamay ni Blaze saka hinila ito patungo sa taas,
patungo sa kuwarto ng binata.
"It's in my closet."
Tumango siya at pina-upo niya sa gilid ng kama si Blaze bago tinungo ang closet
nito. Nang mahanap niya ang first-aid kit, bumalik siya kay Blaze at inumpisahan
niyang linisin ang sugat nito.
Blaze flinched when she was cleaning the cut in his lips. "What happened sayo? Who
did this sayo?"
"I was just blowing off some steam." Anito na hindi tumitingin sa kaniya.
"Why are you blowing some steam?" Tanong niya. "Are you mad?"
"Frustrated."
"Because of King? Sinabi niya sakin yong bumping of his shoulder? Did you, ahm—
sadya it?"
Sa halip na sagutin siya, mahina itong natawa. "Na miss ko ang ka-conyo-han mo."
Maingat na pinahiran ng ointment ni Happy ang mga pasa ni Blaze. "Answer my

question, Blaze, please?" Malumanay na pakiusap niya.
"Yes. Sinadya ko. Sorry about that." But he doesn't sound sorry at all.
Tinapos niya ang paggagamot sa pasa at sugat nito sa mukha, ang kamay naman nito
ang tinuonan niya ng pansin.
Sa pagkakataon 'yon, umupo siya sa gilid ng tama, paharap sa binata at maingat na

hinawakan ang kamay nito at tiningnan 'yon.
"You're the Doctor," aniya saka nag-angat ng tingin dito, "diagnose yourself."
Blaze chuckled. "It's just swollen. Too much punching. It'll be fine, but I can't
operate with my hands like this, i'll be risking my patients lives so i'll be
taking an off for a week until it's fully healed."
Happy sighed. "I'll get a cold compress—"
"I'm okay. I told you, don't give me any of your attention. Madamot ako, Happy,
kapag binigay mo sakin 'yan, hindi ko hahayaang ibigay mo rin 'yon sa iba. Go back
to your boyfriend and leave me alone."
"Can't I stay as a friend?"
"Ayokong maging kaibigan ka. Iba ang gusto ko mula sayo. I want you to be my
girlfriend, Happy. That's what I want from you."
Hinawakan niya ulit ang kamay nito saka dinala iyon sa labi niya at hinalikan ang
likod niyon bago tumingin sa mga mata ni Blaze.
"Don't be mad and hear me out." Pakiusap niya.
Blaze nodded. "Okay."
Happy smiled. "I've been thinking for the past few days since you confessed ...
i've been clearing my mind and asking myself what to do."
"And?" Blaze asked.

"As much as possible, ayoko ng paligoy-ligoy because it's confusing and it
complicates things. Like now, i'm naguguluhan so let's settle this ... you love me
and I still like you. A lot. But to be your girlfriend, to be in a relationship
with you, I don't know if I can do that. I still have what if's in my mind, Blaze.
So many what if's and it's scaring me. If, and if, we commit, we have to be truly
and fully committed to each other, not a half-baked commitment, Blaze, because we
both deserve more than that.
"As i've learn from what i've been through with you, we have to be sure of our
feelings so when we commit to each other, we can give our all. Kailangan nating i-
make sure na we have the strength na ipaglaban ang isa't-isa to anyone at sa kahit
na ano para hindi tayo magkasakitan. Naiintindihan mo ba ako?"
It took a couple of seconds for Blaze to slowly nodded.
"I care for you, Blaze." Aniya sa binata. "Ayokong magkasakitan na naman tayo dahil
minadali natin o hindi tayo sigurado sa nararamdaman natin tulad nuong una. What we
both deserve is a wholeheartedly commitment, at hindi ko alam kung kaya natin 'yon
ibigay sa isa't-isa ngayon. Hindi na tayo mga bata na basta-basta nalang papasok sa
relasyon."
Blaze was just staring at her as she talked, like he is absorbing her words and
understanding them, "and King?"
"King is ahm," she really hated lying. Oh, well... "he's not my boyfriend, he's my
Bodyguard."
Namilog ang mga mata ni Blaze kasabay ng pagbakas ng iritasyon sa mukha nito.
"What?!"
"It was Dad's idea... to pretend." Napangiwi siya. "Sorry for lying."
Unti-unting nawala ang iritasyon sa mukha ng binata saka pinakatitigan siya. "Why
tell me that it's all pretend? I mean, selos na selos ako sa kaniya. Don't you
think I deserve being in pain for making you cry?"
Kumunot ang nuo niya saka umiling siya. "No one deserves to be in pain, Blaze. No
one. You made a mistake and I did too. Wala namang perfect na tao but we try to
improve as hard as we could. At marami ka nang pinagdaanan na painful, I don't want
to add another pain. At saka, I hate lying. It complicates everything. I'll just
focus myself to you so I can decide if I can risk my heart for you and be in a
relationship with you."
Napatango-tango si Blaze. "It's like courtship."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "A what?"
"Parang nililigawan kita at hindi ka makapag-desisyon kung nakapasa ba ako sa

panlasa mo."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "But it's not courtship, we're just two adults talking about
how we feel and how we will deal with it like an adult. And also talking about the
respect, commitment and affection that we deserve, unlike before which was the
reason why I left and is now the reason why i'm scared to commit to you."
Blaze faced softened. "You're really into this deserve and worth it stuff. I like
it."
Tumango siya saka ngumiti. "I believe that everyone is worth it and they deserve to
be love fully and wholly and that they should never settle for less. That's just my
opinion though. Some would say that nagmamaganda lang ako or nagmamalaki or maarte,
but I don't care. I know what I deserve and I know my worth as a person. You should
too. It's either they take it or ... they leave it, but I will never say sorry for
being who I am."
Natigilan si Happy at nahigit ang hininga nang bigla nalang inilapat ni Blaze ang
mga labi sa labi niya at inangkin 'yon ng masuyong halik.
At nang pakawalan nito ang mga labi niya, napangiwi ito. "Sorry... can't help it.
You sounded and looked like a badass when you're talking about self-worth. Alam mo
talaga ang halaga mo. I like that about you. Sana kapag nagkaanak tayo, kasing
ugali mo."
Napakurap-kurap siya kasabay nang pag-awang nang labi niya. "A-anak?"
"Yeah. Anak." Kinindatan siya nito saka sumeryoso. "About what you said, about
commitment, about each other, may tanong ako. How will you know if i'm worth
risking your heart for if you won't commit to me? Paano mo nasisiguro na hindi
natin kayang pumasok sa commitment ngayon kung hindi natin susubukan? Paano natin
malalaman kung para ka sakin at para ako sayo kung hindi natin susubukan? Alam kong
hindi na tayo mga bata para magpadalos-dalos pero ayokong mag aksaya nang oras.
Life is short, Happy, trust me, i learn that the very hard way, so let's live it.
Together. Be my girlfriend... please?"
Napatitig siya sa nakalahad na kamay ni Blaze saka nag-angat siya ng tingin sa mga
mata nito. "What if we fail... like the last time? Paano kung magkasakitan na naman
tayo?"
"Happy, I am not going to make the same mistake twice. And we will never know that
we can do it, that we can be happy together unless we try. I know that i'm not
worth risking your heart for after what i've done to you, but you are. I'll risk my
everything for you... to be with you. And I promise, I'll do everything I can, so
that someday you'll tell me that i'm worth risking for too."
Happy stayed silent. Her heart is pounding so fast for Blaze.
"Subukan natin ulit, Happy." Pakiusap ni Blaze, "you said that happiness is a
choice. Let me ask you now, do you feel happy without me?"
Umiling siya. "I was sad for the last three months... until I saw you again."
"Then i'm your happiness. So choose me."
Choose happiness. That's what she always say to Blaze before. Ngayon siya naman ang
kailangang mamili.
Umangat ang kamay niya saka dahan-dahan niyang tinanggap ang kamay ni Blaze na
nakalahad sa kaniya. "I'm scared of what will happen, i have so many what if's, so
please, i beg you, don't make me regret this, Blaze. Because if I feel what I felt
before, when you can't still see me, as me, and can't appreciate my worth, I will
broke this off and I will leave. Again. And this time, i'm not coming back."
Kaagad na tumango si Blaze. "I'll do it right this time."
She smiled. "No. We will do it right this time. We're in a relationship now and
this is new to me but I think this is how it works. It's not just 'I' anymore, it's
'we'."
Blaze leaned in to kiss her forehead. "I love you."
"I like you too."
Blaze chuckled. "Looks like I have to work harder for that I like you to be I love
you."
Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing, pero nawala ang ngiti sa mga labi niya ng
maalala ang usapan nila ng Daddy niya.
"Oh, Jesus, Daddy will be very mad at me."
Blaze frowned. "Why?"
"Ayaw niyang magkaroon ako ng relationship with you."
Napangiwi si Blaze. "He hates me that much?"
Tumango siya. "Yes."
"Wow... well, we'll face him together."
That put back the smile on her face. "Thank you."
Blaze smiled back. "By the way, dito ka na sa kuwarto ko matutulog mula ngayon.
Hindi mo naman pala boyfriend ang gagong haring 'yon."
"But—"
"Don't worry." Kinindatan siya nito, "hindi naman kita lalandiin. I'll be a very
good boy."
"Hindi mo talaga ako lalandiin? Totoo? Kaya mo?" Hindi naniniwalang tanong niya.
Tumawa si Blaze at tumayo saka pumasok ng banyo. "Hindi kita lalandiin, aakitin
lang. magkaiba 'yon."
Napailing siya saka nagmamadaling lumabas ng kuwarto ni Blaze ng may maalala habang
dala ang first aid kit para kay King. Siguradong kanina pa ito naghihintay sa
kaniya.
"What took you so long?" Tanong ni King.
"May lumandi sakin."
King frowned. "What?"
Umiling siya habang nangingiti. "Nothing."
Hindi pa siya natatapos sa paglalagay ng ointment sa balikat ni King ng pumasok si

Blaze sa kuwarto nila ng hindi man lang kumakatok.
And Blaze just stormed to her closet, open her trolly and then he put all her
clothes inside, including her undies, before zipping it and carrying it outside.
Silently.
"What did he just do?" Nagtatakang tanong ni King sa kaniya.

"I told him you're not really my boyfriend."
Parang nakahinga nang maluwang si King. "Thank you, Young Miss.
Thank you for telling him the truth before he kills my shoulders."
Napangiti siya. "Blaze is a good man, King. But, he is a beast when angry."
"Then go, go to his room, before he comes back here and beat the shit out of me.
Not in a subtly way this time."
Tinapos niya ang paglalagay ng ointment sa balikat nito. "I'll talk to Dad first."
"What will you tell Master?"
"That i'm giving myself a chance to be with Blaze."
"And you think he'll like it?"
Umiling siya. "But at least he knows. I don't want to keep this from him."
Tumango si King. Siya naman ay inabot ang cellphone na nasa bedside table at
tinawagan ang ama.
Five rings until the call ended, her father didn't answer.
She frowned. Is her father busy? It's unlike him to not pick up her call.
Sinubukan ulit niyang tawagan ang ama.
One, two, there, until twenty calls— he never picks up. It's unlike her Dad. Mula
ng magising siya sa coma, kahit kailan hindi nito ihiwinalay ang cellphone para daw
kapag tumawag siya, masasagot kaagad nito at matutulungan siya kung nangangailangan
siya ng tulong.
Happy called her Dad again. No answer.
"Something's wrong..." she whispered as worry consumed her, "Daddy..."
Hello, Alana Mateo. Hindi ko inaasahan na magki-click tayong dalawa siguro dahil
pareho tayong berde mag-isip 🤣 it was fun chatting with you. Tawa ako ng tawa sa
mga memes na sinisend mo sakin, loka ka. Pero keep 'em coming... i like those
memes. Anyways, i don't know kung nagbabasa ka ky Blaze while on-going. Pero kapag
nakita mo 'to, wala lang, naalala lang kita 🤣
CHAPTER 25
KUMAKAIN SILA ng agahan kasama ang buong pamilya ng i-anunsiyo ni Blaze ang
nagpakasunduan nilang pasukin kahapon. To be committed to each other... to be in a
relationship.
Boyfriend and girlfriend.
"That was fast." Gulat pero nakangiting sabi ni Tita Beth. "Not that i'm
complaining. I'm happy for you two. Pero kailangan kong itanong 'to, sigurado na ba
kayong dalawa sa pinasok niyo? Being in a relationship is not a joke. It has
responsibilities."
"Life is short, Mom." Sagot ni Blaze na nilalagyan siya ng kanin sa pinggan, "and I
want to spend it with Happy by my side. Saka hindi namin malalaman kung para ba
kami sa isa't-isa kung magpapaligoy-ligoy kaming dalawa. I don't want what if's
anymore, we're not getting any younger."
Happy nodded. "He made me realized that, actually." Huminga siya ng malalim, "I
always think that life is dapat like this and dapat like that... pinalaki akong
kontrolado ko lahat ang nangyayari sa paligid ko... but now, i'm in a new
environment. My Dad always say that I wasn't born to adjust to anyone, but,"
sinulyapan niya si Blaze, "sometimes I think that maybe, there are someone who is
worth adjusting for."
Blaze smiled proudly, "and that's me, baby. Don't worry, i'll adjust for you too.
Give and take, remember?"
Nakangiting tumango siya kapagkuwan ay nabaling ang atensiyon kay Blake ng

magsalita ito.
"Life in indeed short and it's scary. Hindi mo alam kung anong mangyayari, hindi mo
alam kung hanggang kailan mo nalang makakasama ang taong mahal mo. Kaya kapag may
pagkakataon, huwag sayangin. Mahalaga ang bawat segundo."
Humilig si Lucky sa balikat ni Blake bago ito hinalikan sa pisngi. "Life is short,
of all people who is in this table now, I would know." Pinagsiklop nito ang kamay
nito at ni Blake. "I only have few years to live, and now, that changed because i'm
pregnant. We don't know what will happen, but we will fight and never give up on
each other." Tumingin ito sa kaniya. "I'm happy for you, Ate. And yes, there are
some people who is worth adjusting for, who is worth risking for."
Happy smiled. "Yeah..."
"Kaya nga wala nang paligoy-ligoy pa." ani Blaze na pinagsalin siya ng tubig sa
baso. "We can do this, baby. You and me."
"At si King?" Tanong ni Tita Beth. "Hindi mo talaga boyfriend?"
Nag-angat naman ng tingin si King. "Was I called?"
Kaagad na nalukot ang mukha ni Blaze. "Palayasin na natin 'yan dito."
"He's my bodyguard, so no." Kapagkuwan ay nakangiti siyang sumagot sa tanong ni

Tita Beth. "It was all pretend, my father's plan. Mad kasi siya kay Blaze."
"I can protect you better." Nagtagis ang bagang ni Blaze. "Ang sarap niyang sakalin
kapag naaalala ko na ilang gabi kayong magkatabing matulog."
Hindi niya pinansin si Blaze, na kay Tita Beth ang atensiyon niya.
"At sa kuwarto ka ni Blaze natulog kagabi?" Tanong ulit ni Tita Beth.
Tumango siya. "Opo. Hindi naman siya gumawa ng— ahm... what's the tagalog of
inappropriate? Ahm... malaswa?"
Muntik nang mabilaokan si Blaze kaya naman mabilis niyang inabot dito ang baso niya
na may lamang tubig.
Samantalang natawa naman ang may mga edad nang kasama niyang nag-aagahan maliban
kay Bailey na kumakain at kay King na clueless din sa lengguwaheng gamit.
"Mukha kasing pang-porn yang mukha mo, Blaze, kaya malaswa ang tingin sayo." Ani
Blake na panay ang tawa.
Tinampal naman ni Lucky ang balikat ni Blake. "Blakey-baby... magkamukha kayo,

diba?"
Blake stilled. "Oo nga pala." Napailing ito. "I'm shutting up now."
Napailing si Lucky saka bumalik sa pagkain at ganun din siya hanggang sa magtanong
ulit si Tita Beth, para na iyon kay Blaze sa pagkakataong 'yon.
"Natulog kayo sa isang kuwarto," ani Tita Beth, "Blaze, anak, may balak ka bang
pakasalan si Happy sa ginawa mo?"
"Yes, Mom." Mahilis at walang pag-aalinlangan na sagot ni Blaze.
Nabitin ang pagsubo niya ng kanin sa narinig na sinabi ni Blaze.
Mabilis siyang bumaling dito na nagtatanong ang mga mata pero kinindatan lang siya
ng loko.
"I-who-who you na ba kita?" Tanong ni Blake kay Blaze. "Long over due na 'yan."
Tumawa lang si Blaze at nilagyan na naman siya ng ulam sa pinggan dahil paubos na
'yon.
Lihim siyang napangiti.
Blaze has been attentive since last night. Iba ang atensiyon na binibigay nito sa
kaniya.
Is this because of boyfriend-girlfriend thing? She had no idea.
"Bailey," tawag ni Blake sa bunso nitong kapatid, "nabago mo na ba ang isip ng mga
ka-klase mo?"
Nag-thumbs up naman si Bailey. "Opo, sabi ko Business Man ka—"
"—Good—"
"Behind the curtain." Pagtatapos ni Bailey na ikinatawa ni Blaze, Lucky at Tita

Beth.
Blake sighed. "Change topic."
Napangiti siya at nagpatuloy sa pag-aagahan. It was a pleasant breakfast with the

family. She likes it.
Pagkatapos ng agahan, inaya niya si Blaze sa kuwarto para kausapin ito.
"What is it?" Kaagad na tanong ni Blaze ng makapasok sila sa kuwarto nito at

niyakap siya nito sa beywang mula sa likuran at hinalik-halikan ang leeg niya.
"Hmm... why do you smell so good? You haven't even bath yet."
Mahina siyang natawa saka umikot paharap sa binata at iniyakap ang mga braso niya
sa leeg nito. "I have something to tell you. Dapat nuong dumating ako but Blake is
busy and we're not in good terms so, ahm, ngayon ko lang masasabi sayo. Part of the
reason why i'm here."
"You look serious." Obserba nito saka kumunot ang nuo. "What is it? Tell me."
"Midnight's cellphone." Aniya. "I know he left it here."
Ang pagkakakunot ng nuo ni Blaze ay napalitan ng kaguluhan at pagtataka. "How did

you know what?"
"Midnight told me."
Blaze looks confused. "Explain."
Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga at inalis ang pagkakayakap ng mga braso niya sa
leeg nito bago nagpaliwanag. "Midnight is a family friend. Nakilala ko siya after I
woke up from my coma and tinulungan niya akong mag cope. He also taught me Martial
Arts. He's like a brother to me."
Nakatanga lang sa kaniya si Blaze na parang hindi makapaniwala kaya nagpatuloy siya
sa pagpapaliwanag.
"Remember the night with I got shot?"
Blaze nodded, still looks shocked.
"After mo akong ihatid sa Hotel room ko, Midnight visited me. He was saying goodbye
to me for some vague reason. He made me promise not to look for him if he went
missing." Her eyes watered remembering Midnight again. "I told him about you, about
our complicated relationship at the time and he was pissed, well, for him i'm his
sister and he has always been protective of me... and then he gave me a flash
drive. Sabi niya after three months, may papasok na file sa flash-drive na 'yon na
kailangan kong malaman."
"It's been three months..." Blaze whispered while looking at her with calculated
look on his face.
Tumango siya. "Before I came here, I was shot and our house was invaded."
Worry streaked Blaze's face. "You were shot?" Kaagad itong lumapit sa kaniya at
sinuri ang katawan niya, "where? Are you okay? No complications?"
Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi. "I fell into coma again. For a week."
She can see how Blaze's lips trembled as worry filled his face. "Why? Was there a
damage in your body? A complication? Something that made you unconscious for a
weak?"
"I lost too much blood."
Naguguluhan napatitig sa kaniya ang kasintahan. "How much blood?" Umiling ito. "No,
tell me what happened after you got shot and where you got shot."
"Pauwi na ako that time when that happened. May gustong mag kidnap sakin at dalhin
sa boss niya. Binaril ako here nang tumakbo ako para makatakas," tinuro niya ang
braso na hindi masyadong makikita ang bakas ng pagkakabaril, "I went into a laser
therapy for wound healing."
Hinaplos ni Blaze ang parte ng braso na tinuro niya habang nagtatagis ang bagang
nito. "Whoever that Boss, if they come at you again, I will end them."
Tumango siya saka tinuro ang parte ng hita niya na nabaril din. "And here. But I
was okay. Nagamot ako kaagad. Then our house was invaded , a day after that, I was
shot here." Tinuro niya ang tagiliran.
"Was it deep?"
Umiling siya. "Hindi ko tiningnan."
"Hindi ka nagtanong sa Doctor mo?"
Umiling ulit siya. "Dad took care of it."
Blaze took a deep breath. "And after that, you went into coma?"
Tumango siya. "A week and then two weeks recovery—why?" Tanong niya ng makita ang
kaguluhan sa mukha ni Blaze.
Napakurap-kurap ito. "I'm just calculating how much blood you can lose by being
shot on the side. If the blood you lose is enough for you to fell into coma but, I
ahm, I can't see it. Naagapan ba kaagad ang sugat mo?"
Tumango siya. "That's what King said. Kaya nga nakaligtas ako."
Blaze blows a loud breath. "Kung naagapan kaagad ang sugat mo, imposibleng marami
ang dugo na nawala sayo. Coma is a serious thing, Baby. It has causes and there's
always a reason behind, a complication and a problem. Kung naagapan naman pala ang
sugat mo, hindi ka dapat na coma. One to two days tops of unconscious state but one
week of coma. That's serious."
Unti-unting nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "What are you saying? That Dad lied to me
about my condition?"
"I don't know." Masuyo nitong sinapo ang mukha niya, pinakatitigan siya saka
nginitian. "Good thing you have a Doctor for a boyfriend." Kapagkuwan ay sumeryoso
ang mukha nito. "With your permission, let's do a whole body scan in the Hospital
where i'm working."
Tumango siya bilang pagsang-ayon. "Sige. I'd like that." Aniya saka malungkot na
ngumiti. "If you find something wrong in my body, then that means Dad lied to me."
"Maybe he just wants to protect you." Ani Blaze.
"Maybe... but it's my body. I hope Dad is not lying."
Masuyo siyang niyakap ni Blaze saka hinalikan sa nuo. "Sana nga. Gusto ko rin
kasing isipin na na-coma ka kasi maraming dugo ang nawala sayo, hindi dahil may mas
malala ka pang sakit. We just became girlfriend and boyfriend yesterday, I can't
lose you." Humigpit ang yakap nito sa kaniya, "now I know what Blake felt when
Lucky was in the Hospital. Fuck. I'm scared."
Kumawala siya sa yakap nito at hinaplod ang pisngi nito. "Don't be, okay? Malay mo,
wala naman akong sakit at tama si Daddy."
Blaze nodded. "Yes. Baka tama ang Daddy mo."
Happy gave Blaze a pointed look, "but you're still worried."
"I'm a Doctor, baby, I need laboratories and test results to be sure and not be
worried."
Napatango-tango siya. "Okay. And we'll do the whole body scan... but, let's go back
to Midnight. The reason why i'm here, remember?"
"Yes. Midnight." He breathes in, "you went into coma and then, what's next?"
Naglakad siya palapit sa kama sa umupo sa gilid niyon. "I opened the flash drive
after I went into coma, but it was empty."
Blaze frowned in confusion. "Midnight pranked you?"
Umiling siya. "I received an automated call from Midnight. It was a voice recording
and, he said that, someone deleted the file. But he has back up in his phone.
That's why i'm here, because someone doesn't want me to see what's on the file. At
may kinalaman 'yon sakin, Blaze. Midnight said that his orders are clear, it's to
not tell me anything." Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "Naguguluhan ako kung ano
ba talaga ang nangyayari. Dalawang tao lang ang nakakapasok sa kuwarto ko. Si King
at si Daddy. Sabi nila they have nothing to do with it, but now... i'm starting to
doubt that." Pinagsiklop niya ang mga kamay saka tumingin kay Blaze na nakatingin
din sa kaniya, "what's happening? I feel like i'm in a middle of a tug of war. The
other side is trying to tell me something while the other side is keeping me from
knowing that something."
Lumapit sa kaniya si Blaze saka umupo sa tabi niya at pinagsiklop ang kamay nilang
dalawa. "We'll figure it out, okay? And for Midnight's phone, Blake has it. Mamaya
pagbalik nila ni Lucky galing sa check up, hihingin ko."
Nginitian niya si Blaze. "Salamat."
Blaze kissed her shoulder while staring at her. "I'll keep you safe while we figure
everything out, don't worry, okay?"
Tumango siya saka umayos siya ng pagkakaupo para nakaharap siya kay Blaze. Ilang
segundo silang tahimik habang tinititigan niya ang binata bago siya nagsalita.
"When I was in a coma, I dreamt of you."
Blaze moved to face her. "Really?"
Tumango siya. "In my dream, you went to Pennsylvania and became my Bodyguard. I
thought you were Blake because your face was ink-free and when you kissed me, I
punched you."
Natatawang naiiling si Blaze. "Even in dreams, you are savage."
Natawa na rin siya. "Akala ko kasi you were Blake."
"And then?"
"And then..." bumaba ang tingin niya pulsuhan nitong blangko pa rin at walang
tattoo saka hinaplos iyon. "May tattoo na rito."
"What does it say or what does my tattoo looks like?"
Umiling siya. "Hindi ko sasabihin sayo. My mind just made it all up so what I saw
and hear in that dream, subconsciously, 'yon ang gusto ko and i'm embarrassed to
tell you the rest of my dream."
"Okay..." Blaze trailed, "but if you're not embarrassed anymore, tell me, okay?"
Happy nodded with a smile. "I will."
"Good. Anyways, speaking of tattoo, I got a new one." Kuwento nito para bang
excited itong makita niya iyon.
"Really? Where?"
Sa halip na sagutin, pinakita nalang nito sa kaniya.
Tumagilid si Blaze habang nakaupo pa rin sa harapan niya at pinakita sa kaniya ang
likod ng tainga nito.
And there it is... making her eyes watered. "I was just kidding when I said that."
Blaze shrugged and face her again, "when you left, I missed you so much and I keep
thinking about you and what you told me when we were in the Rooftop... that i'm not
your Ma'Bitch anymore. And for some reason, I couldn't accept that. Yes, it's
downright insulting, but fuck it, I miss you calling me that. So... pumunta ako sa
InkArt at pina-tattoo ko siya. Because I don't care what you say, you can't take it
back, Happy. I am your ma'bitch. Period."
Lumuhod siya sa kama saka dumukwang palapit kay Blaze saka hinalikan ito na kaagad
nitong tinugon. Nang maghiwalay ang mga labi nila, nginitian niya ito.
"I got a tattoo too." Balita niya rito.
Blaze looks shock alright. "What?"
"It's Dad. He wants to have matching tattoo but he chickened out. Too late na na
mag back out kasi patapos na ako."
"Where? Let me see."
Habang nakaluhod pa rin, umikot siya patalikod saka hinawi ang buhok sa batok niya
para makita nito ang tattoo niya na doon pinalagay ng ama niya.
Naramdaman niya ang daliri ni Blaze na humaplos sa batok niya, kung nasaan ang
tattoo niya.
"This looks familiar." Anito.
"Talaga?"
"Yes. Nakita ko na 'to dati." Wika nito, "hindi ko lang maalala kung saan."
Haharap na sana siya kay Blaze ng maramdaman niyang hinalikan nito ang batok niya
at pinaglandas nito ang dila pababa sa balikat niya.
Napapikit siya at bahagyang lumalim ang paghinga niya. Buti nalang tumigil si Blaze
sa paghalik sa kaniya kaya bumalik sa normal ang paghinga niya ng humarap siya ulit
dito.
Tumikhim siya, "and ahm... may isa pa akong tattoo." Aniya saka binura ang
foundation na ginamit niya sa pulsuhan para itago ang tattoo niyang 'yon saka
pinakita 'yon kay Blaze. "Si Dad din ang pumili."
Hinaplos ni Blaze ang tattoo niya. "What language is this?"

"Ancient Greek." Iyon ang sabi ng ama niya. "Sabi ni Dad it's kind of a protection
or some sort. I don't know, my Dad is getting weirder and weirder."
"Bakit mo tinatago?" Tanong sa kaniya ni Blaze.
"Hindi lang ako used to na may tattoo ako, pinagbigyan ko lang si Dad kasi birthday
gift daw niya."
Tumango-tango si Blaze saka dumukwang para halikan siya sa mga labi.
When he pulled away, they stared into each other eyes.
Umangat ang kamay niya para haplusin ang pisngi nitong wala nang tattoo, "hindi ka
ba nag regret na pinatanggal mo?"
Umiling si Blaze saka hinawakan ang kamay niyang humahaplos sa pisngi nito,
"Cassie, she has a special place in my life because of what we shared together. But
unlike before, my world doesn't revolve around her anymore. She doesn't own my mind
and my heart like before. It changed. My life is now revolving around you and my
heart and my mind is filled with you. After my session with my Therapist, i've
learn to let go and fully move on. And when I decided to removed my tattoo, there
was no regret, only freedom... from my past and from the pain."
Ngumiti siya at nakatitig lang sila sa isa't-isa habang hawak ni Blaze ang kamay
niya at nilalaro nito ang mga daliri niya.
Siya ang bumasag sa katahimikang 'yon dahil naalala niya ang tanong niya mula pa
kagabi ng matulog silang magkatabi ni Blaze. "May tanong ako."
"Ano 'yon?" Tanong ni Blaze habang inaalis ang ilang hibla ng buhok niya na
tumatabing sa nuo at kilay niya.
"Why didn't you have sex with me last night?" Deretsahan niyang tanong dahil kanina
pa 'yon gumugulo sa isip niya. "I mean, where I grew up, in the US, sex is very
common with couples. It's a part of the relationship. Iba ba dito sa inyo? We have
different cultures kasi kaya i'm asking."
Ilang segundo ang lumipas bago nagsalita si Blaze na parang nagulat sa tanong niya.
"Do you want to make love with me?"
She bit her lower lip, "I want to experience that with you."
"Are you sure?"
Tumango siya. "But I have no experience, so, ahm, teach me? I don't know what to
do."
Tumaas ang sulok ng lab ini Blaze. "Fortunately, i'm a good teacher."
Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing. "Tonight? So I can prepare like shave and do
something to smell good and all that stuff."
Blaze let out a soft laugh before lying on the bed and making her thighs his
pillow. "You'll be great."
Sinuklay niya ang buhok ng binata gamit ang dulo ng daliri niya. "But I don't know
a thing about it— oh! Maybe I should read someone articles on how to do it. And my
gay friend told me about men liking, ahm, oral sex? Do you like it too? Is it part
of what I have to do?"
Blaze closed his eyes while there's a small smile on his lips. "You don't have to
do anything, baby. Just lay on the bed and let me do the rest and rock your world."
Napangiti siya. "Okay. But I still want to do it." Inabot niya ang cellphone na
nasa ibabaw ng bedside table saka naghanap ng article tungkol sa oral sex. "Oh...
found one. Is this correct?" Pinakita niya kay Blaze ang article na nahanap.
Blaze grimaced. "This is so weird but... yeah, it is."
"Okay." Binasa niya ang article hanggang sa dulo bago siya nagtanong kay Blaze. "It
says here that I should lick your balls. Would you like that?"
Mariing ipinikit ni Blaze ang mga mata. "Yes."
Napakunot ang nuo niya habang nakatitig sa binata at nakitang parang namumula ang
pisngi nito. And when she caress his face, it feels warm. "Blaze?"
"Hmm?"
"Are you blushing?"
Marahas na umiling ang kasintahan. "Nope. I'm a grown man. I don't blush!"
She caress his cheek again to check. "Your face is red and your cheeks are warm...
i'd say you're blushing, but why are you blushin—" she stilled when she realizes
why, "good God, did I made you blush?"
Biglang bumangon si Blaze at nagmamadaling umalis ng kama. "This is your fault. How
could you talk about my balls so nonchalantly?!"
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya habang nakatingin kay Blaze na namumula pa rin ang
mukha. "I was just asking if you would like me to lick your balls—"
Hindi na niya natapos ang sasabihin dahil nagmamadaling lumabas si Blaze ng kuwarto
na ikinatawa niya ng mahina.
"Hmm... who would have thought that the Hot Dirty Doctor, Blaze Vitale, is a
prude?" Natatawang tanong niya sa sarili saka napailing at nahiga sa kama.
Habang nakatitig sa kisame, bumalik sa isip niya ang ilang beses na pagtawag niya
sa ama. Hindi talaga nito sinasagot ang tawag niya.
Why is that?
Bumangon siya saka lumabas ng kuwarto at tinungo ang kuwarto ni King para kausapin
ito tungkol sa ama niya, kung anong mabuting gawin.
Hindi na siya kumatok dahil bahagyan namang nakaawang ang pintuan ng kuwarto nito.
Akmang papasok siya ng marinig niyang may kausap ito sa cellphone.
"Yes, Master Dominick." Ani King, "don't worry. I will do my job properly. Whatever
decision she makes, I will be by her side."
Dad? King is talking to Dad?
Bakit hindi nito sinasagot ang tawag niya? Ano ba'ng nangyayari?
Humakbang siya paatras saka nagmamadaling bumalik sa kuwarto niya para tawagan ang
ama pero tulad nang mga naunang pagkakataon, hindi nito sinagot ang tawag niya.
Happy's lips thinned. Her father is not busy, he just doesn't want to answer her
call.
Something is definitely going on.
🔥🔥🔥
~ So i asked my friend living in the US about couple culture doon and i was like
dafak?! Talagang liberated pala talaga sila. Like chukchakan is a big thing for
them... it's really part of the relationship. 😮😱
#HuwagGayahin
CHAPTER 26
NASA LOOB si Blake, Blaze at Happy ng study room ng mansiyon ng mga Vitale.
Magkakaharap silang nakaupo sa sofa habang nasa ibabaw ng centre table ang
cellphone ni Midnight. Ilang segundong tinitigan lang ni Happy ang cellphone bago
niya nagawang kunin iyon at haplusin.
Kinagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi ng maaalala na naman ang pamamaalam sa kaniya ni
Midnight.
Happy looked at Blake. "Do you know where he is? Please tell me he's in a better
place."
Umiling si Blake, malungkot ang bukas ng mukha nito. "He'll be there. We're working
something out."
"Where is he?" Tanong ulit niya kay Blake. "Alam mo ba kung where he is? I'm
worrier of him."
Nagbaba ng tingin si Blake bago umiling. "Kapag naayos na namin ang lahat,
sasabihin ko kung nasaan siya. I hope you understand me."
"But is he okay?" Pangungulit niya. "Please tell me he's fine. Kahit hindi mo
sabihin if where he is. Just tell me that he's fine."
Blake looked away before nodding. "He'll be fine."
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa cellphone ni Midnight. "Sabi ni Midnight his orders were
clear, to not tell me anything... wherever he is right now, sa tingin niyo, it has
something to do with that file?"
Umiling si Blake saka malungkot na ngumiti. "He did something for us and it messed
his life up. It was my fault that this happened to him."
Bumaba ang tingin niya sa cellphone saka malungkot na ngumiti nang maalala ang
usapan nila ni Midnight. "Sinabi nga niya sakin that he did something for a friend
that messes up his life. And when I asked him if it was worth it, he said yes." A
lone tear fell from her eyes, "he's a good hearted man. He treats me like a sister
and he's an amazing brother and a friend."
Nakangiting tumango si Blake. "He is a good man. Kung hindi niya ginawa ang ginawa
niya, hindi ko alam kung nasaan kami—ako ngayon. He's our friend."
Happy smiled. "Midnight loves having a friend who knows him as him. He treasures
them because he only has few."
Napabaling siya kay Blaze ng tuyuin nito ang luha sa pisngi niya.
"Don't cry." Ani Blaze, "hindi magugustuhan ni Midnight na ganiyan ka. I'm sure he
would want you to be strong."
She nodded and pressed the cellphone's power button. When the logo appeared, they
waited for a couple of seconds for the whole screen to show.
And there it is.
Happy breathes out and tap the screen, then frowned, "it's face recognition
locked." Nilingon niya si Blaze na katabi niya, "alam mo ba ang password?"
Umiling si Blaze. "Hindi ba niya sinabi sayo?"
Nakakunot na umiling siya saka ibinalik ang buong tingin at atensiyon sa screen ng
cellphone.
And to her surprise, it was unlocked.
"Oh." Napaawang siya. "Bumukas."
"He added your face to his phone lock?" Tanong ni Blaze na parang hindi nito
nagustuhan 'yon. "How close are you, really?"
Nilingon niya ang kasintahan. "Are you jealous?"
"Hell, yeah!"
Happy frowned. "Why?"
"Because you two are close."
Nagkibit-balikat siya. "Of course, he's like my brother." Aniya saka ibinalik ang
tingin sa cellphone.
Happy started going through Midnight's file, from photos—which he has few, only ten
photos actually— to documents that can't be ope and labeled as confidential and
only one video.
Happy played the video.
It didn't open. It's asking for a six-digit password.
"Seriously?" She blows a loud breath. "I don't know the password." Tumingin siya
kay Blaze.
"Don't look at me." Ani Blaze saka bumuntong-hininga, "we have no idea."
"Maybe this is the file that he sent to me because it's encrypted. This must be
really important." Panghuhula niya, "anong gagawin ko? I have to see this file so I
will know what's going on."
"Shun Kim." Mabilis na sabi ni Blaze.

Mabilis si Blake. "No."
Sabay na napatingin sila ni Blaze kay Blake.
"Wait—why?" Nagtatakang tanong ni Blaze sa kakambal. "Shun can crack that code in
no time."
Umiling si Blake habang walang emosyon ang mukha. "No. Not Shun. Let's find another
one. Kaibigan siya ni Knight. Who knows what he'll do and where his loyalty lies.
Baka burahin pa niya 'yan sa utos ni Knight. You know Velasquez, he doesn't joke
around when it comes to his job. And that file is encrypted because Midnight
doesn't want anyone messing with it, especially his brother. That must be a high-
level security file or video that contains lots of secrets."
Hearing Blake say that, Happy's mind is starting to piece something together. "Are
they part of an illegal organization or something like that?"
Walang sumagot sa magkambal.
"Hula ko lang." aniya saka mabilis na nagpaliwanag, "kasi Midnight talks about
someone ordering him to do something. That means he has a boss. Tapos ayaw niyang
ipahanap ko siya kapag nawala siya kasi it will endanger me and Dad. And then his
brother came to see me to tell me na may sister ako. Paano niya nalaman 'yon? And
he happens to know that my sister needs a heart. So much of a coincidence. And then
may ginawa si Midnight na nagulo ang buhay niya tapos nawala siya. And then the
file in the flash drive has been deleted. And now, you don't trust this Shun guy
because he is friends with Midnight's brother and he might delete the file too? In
my point of view, It only means one thing, illegal organization or something
close."
Tapos na siyang magsalita pero walang umimik. Lahat tahimik.
Tiningnan niyang mabuti si Blake, pagkatapos ay bumaling siya kay Blaze. Walang
emosyon ang mukha ng dalawa.
Then a realization came to her. "You know Midnight and his brother and this Shun
guy, and it's like you know a thing or two of what they're doing— does that mean—
are you... part of this organization? Or I'm wrong and just over thinking?"
"Ye—"
"Blaze!" Blake hissed at Blaze. "Don't you dare! You don't have a go signal."
"I'm not gonna lie to Happy, Blake." Blaze hissed back. "I'm serious about this
relationship—"
Hinawakan niya ang kamay ni Blaze na ikinatigil nito sa pagsasalita.
"It's okay. Don't tell me." Pinisil niya ang kamay ng binata. "Kung it will put you
in danger, huwag mong sabihin sakin." Sapat na ang pag-aalala sa mukha ni Blake
para pigilan niya si Blaze. "I don't mind if it'll keep you safe."
"But I don't want to keep secrets from you." Bulong ni Blaze. "Baka bigla ka nalang
umalis kasi naglilihim ako."
"It's okay. I understand." She leaned in to softly kiss Blaze on the lips. "I'm not
going anywhere without you."
Blaze nodded. "Good."

Tumango siya saka humugot ng malalim na hininga saka tumingin kay Blaze. "May
kilala ka bang iba na makakatulong satin maliban kay Shun."
"There is someone." Ani Blake saka madaling inilabas nito ang cellphone sa bulsa.
"Siya ang unang contact ni Luther bago pa natin nakilala si Shun."
"Si Track ba ang tinutukoy mo?" Tanong ni Blaze.
Blake nodded. "Yes. Him. Luther gave me his new number."
"Why? We have Shun."
"Luther said that if it's about Midnight or you know, those big manipulative
bastards, Shun is compromised. He is friends with Knight after all."
Blaze blows a loud breath. "And you think Track will help? He's also friends with
our friends."
"Yes. But I'll pick him over Shun." Ani Blake.
"But we stopped communicating with him after he went into the slammer. I don't
think he'll be glad to help us with this."
Tumaas ang kilay niya saka napabaling kay Blaze. "Slammer? That's a gangster slang
for jail as i've seen on TV."
Blaze smirked at her, "baby, I was in a gang once. And I was a badass."
"Bago ka naging Doctor?"
"Yes. While i'm still studying to become a Doctor."
Napatango-tango siya. "Kaya pala magaling ka sa hand-to-hand combat. And I actually

want to see this badass side of you."
"If you stick around and marry me, you'll see it."
Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing at napabaling kay Blake na may kausap sa
cellphone.
"X said you owe him and I can collect with a favour. Yes. Dadalhin namin diyan.
Thank you." Pinatay ni Blake ang tawag saka pinulot nito ang cellphone ni Midnight
at ibinulsa 'yon. "Come on, Blaze, let's bring this to Track."
Kaagad siyang tumayo. "Sama ako."
"No." Pigil sa kaniya ni Blaze, "kung kasama ka, sasama si King. Hindi niya
puwedeng malaman 'to, diba isa siya sa mga pinaghihinalaan mo na bumura ng file sa
flash drive?"
Tumango siya at kaagad niyang naintindihan ang ibig nitong sabihin. "Sige. Ingat
kayo. Balik ka kaagad."
Blaze smiled and pressed his lips on hers, slighting bitting her lips and pulling
it, licking and nipping it softly before whispering, "why don't you start getting
ready for tonight, nightfall is coming."
Nakangiting inilapit niya ang labi sa labi ng kasintahan at siya na ang humalik
dito. "I will, just mag-ingat kayo."
Blaze kissed her on the forehead one last time before leaving after Blake.
Siya naman ay lumabas ng study at nakitang nagpapaalam si Blake kay Lucky.
Nang makaalis ang dalawa, nilapitan niya ang kapatid at niyakap mula sa tagiliran
saka hinalikan ito sa gilid ng nuo. "They'll be fine." Aniya dahil may nakikita
siyang pag-aalala sa mukha nito.
Lucky nodded and leaned on her shoulder. "I feel tired."
Kaagad niyang inalalayan pa-upo sa sofa si Lucky para makapagpahinga ito. Maybe
this has something to do with her not taking her meds. "May gusto ka bang kainin?
Ipagluluto kita. Pero 'yong pasok lang sa diet plan mo, ha?"
Mukhang pagod si Lucky pero napangiti pa rin. "Just water, Ate."
"Sige." Hinalikan niya ito sa nuo saka nagmamadaling tinungo ang kusina.
Nang pabalik na siya, nakasalubong niya si King na parang malalim ang iniisip.
"King," hinawakan niya ito sa braso para kunin ang atensiyon at tiningnan sa mga
mata. "Stop reporting to Dad."
King stilled before looking at her innocently. "I don't know what you're talking
about, Young Miss."
Tumiim ang bagang niya. "What you see and what you hear in this house stays in this
house." She said in a commanding voice. "You said you work for me now and not for
Dad, then prove it. I'm serious, King, stop reporting to Dad. I know that something
is wrong and If I find out that you're part of it and that you'd been fooling me
and messing with me, I will show no mercy."
Instead of saying something against what she said, King smiled proudly at her. "You
are indeed a Quinn. You made your ancestors proud."
Hindi siya nagpadala sa sinabi ni King, "stop reporting to Dad."
"I will."
"Promise me."
"He only wants what's best for you, Young Miss." Ani King.
"I know. That's my Dad. He's over protective of me and I never doubt how much he
loves me. But he is keeping something from me."
"And i'm sure, you, Young Miss, can figure it out." Nakangiting sabi ni King bago
umakyat sa hagdan.
Siya naman ay binalikan ang kapatid sa salas at inalalayan ito at binantayan

hanggang sa makabalik sina Blake at Blaze na may dalawang magandang balita.
NAKAKATITIG SA KAWALAN si Happy habang nasa bathtub na nababalot ng bula ang

ibabaw, dahilan para hindi makita ang kahubdan niya sa loob ng tubig. Ang daming
laman ng isip niya sa mga sandaling 'yon. Mga katanungan na hindi niya alam kung
saan uumpisahang hanapin ang sagot.
Bumalik lang sa kasalukuyan ang isip niya ng mapansin niyang may umupo sa gilid ng
bathtub.
"Blaze..."
"Ang lalim ng iniisip mo." Anito. "Hindi mo ako napansing pumasok."
"Sorry." Tipid siyang ngumiti rito. "Ang dami ko lang tini-think. I have so many
unanswered questions."
"And we will get an answer to all of that. Sabi ni Track tatawag kaagad siya. But
knowing Track, it will only take two days tops before he calls with good news."
Inalis nito ang bula sa pisngi niya, "i'm here, with you ... i'll help you with all
of this."
Tinitigan niya ng matiim si Blaze. "Am I being a burdensome?"
Blaze was stunned at her question. "What— no."
Pinaglaruan niya ang bula sa ibabaw ng bathtub, "isang araw palang since we become
boyfriend and girlfriend, diba dapat fun lang muna? I mean, I read somewhere that
fun palagi ang umpisa ng relationship, like dates and all that sweet stuff, pero
satin, problema ko ang inuuna natin."
Mahinang natawa si Blaze. "Let's have a date tomorrow. Off ko pa rin naman."
Napatingin siya ulit sa binata. "Hindi ba masisira ang day natin because of my
problems?"
Umiling si Blaze. "I'm good at distracting people."
Happy chuckled. "That's true... you just have to show me your upper body and i'll
be distracted."
"See?" Blaze grinned at her, "I have mad skills."
Her chuckles turns into a small laugh. "Yes, you have mad skills and i'm proud."
"You're proud that I have mad skills?"
Natawa na naman siya. "No, i'm proud that i'm dating a Doctor, even when he is a
little bit dirty. Well, I myself is rough around the edges... so, I guess we
belong."
Blaze nodded while a smile is playing on his lips. "I like that we belong."
Blaze nodded while a smile is playing on his lips. "I like that we belong."
Happy chuckled while starting to wash her hair so she can finishing bathing. "Can
you hand me that shampoo?"
Kaagad namang inabot ni Blaze ang shampoo na tinuro niya, pero sa halip na ibigay
sa kaniya ay ito na ang naglagay ng shampoo sa buhok niya.
"Let me," he said.
Blaze was massaging her scalp as he spread the shampoo on her hair and she can't
help but to groan on how much good it feels, especially when his hand started
massaging her nape softly and the back of her ear.
"Oh, that feels good." She whispered.
Tumikhim si Blaze. "Stop moaning, baby, i'm having a hard on already."
Natatawang nilingon niya ang kasintahan. "It feels good, but go, i'll do the
rinsing myself. Bibilisan ko para matapos na ako."
"Okay." Inalis nito ang kaunting bula na nasa labi niya kasi hinalikan siya doon
bago ito naghugas ng kamay at lumabas.
Napangiti siya habang pinagmamasdan ang kasintahan.
Simple gestures yet it made her heart beat fast. She's having a good feeling about
this relationship they have. Maybe it will work this time.
Lihim siyang napangiti.
Nang makalabas si Blaze ng banyo, kaagad niyang binilisan ang pagpaligo.
Happy scrubbed every part of her body while using body scrub and after that, she
used her favourite body wash and rinse herself. She made sure that she smells goo
enough to eat.
She does know a thing or two about sex. Nakapanood na siya ng video nuong nasa
College pa siya at maraming beses 'yon dahil sa mga ka-roommate niya. Binibiro lang
niya si Blaze kaninang umaga na wala siyang alam kasi gusto niyang makita ang
reaksiyon nito. And it was epic ... she made Blaze Vitale blushed.
Happy was chuckling to herself as she wrapped the towel around her naked body. And
as she face the mirror on the bathroom, she was battling with herself if she'll
change or not.
This is her first intimate night with Blaze, it should be perfect— or close to
perfect.
And she has decided.
Hindi niya sinuot ang pantulog na dinala niya sa banyo para doon sana magbihis. Ang
tanging sinuot lang niya ay ang panty na dala habang nakapalibot pa rin ang tuwalya
sa katawan niya.
Happy blowdried her hair, enough to look wet but not dripping wet, then she steps
out from the bathroom while biting her lips, thinking of what will happen next.
Blaze was seated on the edge of the bed, massaging his own neck and shoulder when
their eyes met.
She smiled at him. "Hey... i'm ready—"
Hindi na niya natapos ang sasabihin dahil mabilis na nakalapit sa kaniya si Blaze
at kaagad na inangkin ang mga labi niya ng walang sabi-sabi. Mapusok 'yon at
nanghihingi 'yon ng katugon.
Happy groaned when Blaze pinned her on the wall and started licking her lips and
sucking her tongue while his hands freed her body from the towel.
Pinakawalan muna nito ang mga labi niya para tingnan ang kabuonan ng katawan niya
na tanging underwear nalang ang suot.
Happy bit her lower lip while watching Blaze looked at her body with admiration and
lust in his eyes.
And in a blink of an eye, he was back to kissing her again while roughly pinning
her on the wall. His hands touching and feeling her breast, palming it and softly
pinching her nipples until his hands made it way to her ass.
And because she was wearing a black t-back panty, Blaze's hands has full access to
her ass.
Happy sucked a sharp breath when Blaze squeezed her ass as his lips travelled to
her earlobe down to her neck and back to her ear again before whispering.
"The things i'll do to you..."
Nagsitaasan ang balahibo niya dahil sa sinabi nito at sa uri ng pagkakasabi nito
niyon.
His deep seductive voice... it's like he is promising to eat her alive, promising
to give her a night full of pleasure. A night she will never forget. Her first
night being intimate with him.
And she's looking forward to it. Because this time, it's real ... and not in a
dream.
#ValentinesDayIsCumming 👅
👻 Happy Halloween 👻
WARNING: SPG | R-18 | Mature Content
CHAPTER 27
NAPAHAWAK SI Happy sa balikat ni Blaze nang bumaba ang mga labi nito sa dibdib niya
at ipinasok ang perlas na nasa tuktok ng dibdib niya sa mainit nitong bibig at
pinaikot doon ang dila habang ang kamay nito ay bumaba sa hita niya at humahaplos
sa pagkababae niya.
Palipat-lipat si Blaze sa paglalaro sa dibdib niya habang panay ang sipsip nito
nipple niya at dinidilaan paikot niyon na nagpapasinghap sa kaniya ng malakas.
"Ah!"
Then Blaze's lips return to kissing her collarbone, licking her skin along with it,
to her neck, up to her ear and licking the earlobe.
Napaawang ang labi niya at mariing naipikit ang mga mata ng hawiin ng daliri nito
ang gilid ng panty niya at ipinasok nito ang daliri doon at sinalat ang pagkababae
niya.
"Oh!"
Napaigtad siya pero humabol ang daliri ni Blaze, umiikot iyon sa hiyas niya na basa
na habang ang mga labi nito ay nahuli na naman ang mga labi niya at mapusok na
inangkin 'yon.
Napasabunot sa sariling buhok si Happy ng gumapang na naman ang halik ni Blaze

patungo sa gilid ng leeg niya, sa balikat niya, lumalandas ang dila nito pabalik-
balik hanggang sa umabot iyon sa batok niya.
Nang maging limitato ang galaw nito dahil nakaharap siya, pina-ikot siya nito
patalikod, paharap sa pader at hinalikan ang batok niya at napadaing nalang siya
lalo na't ang dalawang daliri nito ay umiikot-ikot sa hiyas niya.
"Oh! Blaze..." lumapat ang magkabilang kamay ni Happy sa pader na nasa harapan niya
at napadaing na naman ng maramdamang bumaba ang mga labi at dila ni Blaze. "Oh—
uhm..."
He was just kissing and licking her skin for god sake! Why does it feel so freaking
good!
Nag-uumpisa nang lumalim ang paghinga niya ng bumaba ang labi nito, naglalandas
iyon mula sa batok niya pababa sa spinal cord niya hanggang sa nasa waist band na
nang t-back na suot ang dila at labi nito.
Napakuyom ang kamao niya at napaliyad ang katawan nang maglandas and dila nito sa
pang-upo niya, parang nanggigigil itong kinagat ang pisngi ng puwit niya.
"Uhm!" Pinaghalong sarap ang kirot ang naramdaman niya pero mas lalo siyang nabasa
dahil naglalabas masok na sa loob ng pagkababae niya ang dalawang daliri ni Blaze.
"Oh! Oh! Uhm... Blaze— Oh! God..."
After nipping and biting her butt cheeks, his lips started trailing up again,
following her spinal cord, making her body arched and groan a little.
His fingers are still inside her wetness. Pumping in and out, robbing her breath
away.
"Oh! Blaze... oh! Oh! Uhm!"
Napadaing ulit siya ng ang isang kamay ni Blaze ay sumapo sa dibdib niya habang ang
isa ay abala sa paglalabas-masok sa lagusan niya.
"Shit... oh! Oh!" Hindi niya mapigilan ang mapaungol ng maramdaman ang hinlalaking
daliri nito at kinikiskis nito sa klîtörīs niya. "Fuck!" She doesn't cursed but she
can't help it. Her mind has already left her body. All she wanted was pleasure.
"Oh. Fuck! Yes! Faster, Blaze... fuck— shit!"
Blaze was finger fückîng her while his other hand is palming her breast and
pinching her nipples.
Napahilig siya sa dibdib ni Blaze at napasabunot siya sa buhok nito habang

hinahalikan nito ang leeg niya at pinaglalandas ang dila na para bang sabik na
sabik ito sa putaheng nakahain dito.
Happy keeps on sucking sharp breath when Blaze started umping up his speed in
moving his fingers in and out of her wetness.
"Oh... Blaze... oh... oh...."
He bit her earlobe and whisper while kissing the back of her ear. "That's it, baby,
moan my name. I like it."
"Blaze..." mahina niyang daing na nauwi sa mahinang pagsigaw ng maramdaman niya

parang may sasabog sa kaibuturan niya.
The pressure and pleasure building up in her belly, it's making her crazy with so
much lust and need and Blaze is making it worse by romancing her body, and making
his fingers pumped faster inside her.
"Oh! Blaze! Ahh... uhmm... oh!"
Nahihibang na siya, ibinaling niya ang ulo para magtagpo ang mga labi nila ng
kasintahan kahit pa nga nakatalikod siya rito.
Happy was lost. All she could feel is the pleasure in her belly. She wants more.
She needs more.
"Faster... oh, shit! Ohh!"
So near!
So fucking near!
Mapusok silang naghahalikan ni Blaze ng maramdaman niya ang tuluyang pagsabog ng

orgasmo niya sa kaibuturan at hindi niya mapigilang kagatin ang labi ni Blaze.
Happy tasted blood because of biting Blaze's lips but instead of stoping, Blaze
became more aggressive.
Hinawakan siya nito sa beywang, iginiya palapit sa kama at basta nalang na itinulak
pahiga sa kama.
Happy's back slammed on the soft mattress and as she looked at Blaze, he was
licking off her cum on his hand while staring back at her.
Napalunok siya Happy ng makita kung paano siya nito titigan. He looks like an
animal ready to pounce at his prey and she... she's a willing prey.
Napahawak siya sa bedsheet nang isa-isang hinubad ni Blaze ang damit nito. Mula sa
sleeveless shirt na suot, ang pantalon at ang boxer short.
And after he got naked, he kneeled on the edge of the bed and he leaned in to kiss
her wetness from her soak undies.
Then slowly, he pulled her undies off of her and his mouth pressed against her
wetness. With no clothing barrier this time.
Happy sucked a breath when his lips touches her femininity.
Feels so good!
The sensation, it's different from when he was finger-fückîng her. His lips on her
wetness feels more intense... and she was right.
Because when Blaze kissed her womanhood again, he has his tongue out and licked her
clīt.
"Ohh!" Literal na napasigaw siya sa sarap na naramdaman at umaangat ang pang-upo

niya.
But it didn't end by just one lick.
It was followed by another lick and another lick and then another sending her to
frenzy.
"Ohh! Yes! Lick me... uhm! Uhm! Oh!" She was loud while moaning that turns into
screams of pleasure.
Hanggang sa napasabunot na siya sa sariling buhok habang sinasamba ni Blaze ang

pagkababae niya.
He's not just licking her anymore, he's eating and she likes it. So much.
God! This is better than when he was finger-fückïng her. Now she understands why
those women on the pørn video she watched with her roommates screamed when they are
beating licked and eaten.Because it feel so damn good! A whole new level of
pleasure is being introduce to her.
"Ohhh..." mahaba siyang napaungol nang sipsipin nito ang hiyas niya, "uhm! Oh! Oh!
Blaze... more... lick me more... oh, lick me. Eat me."
Happy was shamelessly asking Blaze to eat her and he didn't disappoint. His tongue
movement became faster and his fingers are moving in and out of her mound again.
And Happy found herself screaming in ecstasy.
This is what real pleasure feels like. Heaven.
"Ohh!" Halos hindi na maglapat ang labi niya dahil palaki ng palaki ang
pagkakaawang niyon habang kinakain ni Blaze ang pagkababae niya. "Ohh... ah...
uhm... shit— ohh!"
Wala sa sariling napasabunot siya sa buhok ni Blaze at walang inhibisyon na mas

lalong pinagdudulan ang bibig nito sa pagkababae niya.
"Oh! Oh! Blaze!"
He sucked her clït.
She moaned.
He sucked her clït again while playing with her entrance.
She moaned louder.
He sucked her clit while burying his finger deep inside her.
She screamed.
"Ohhh!"
It was a long lustful scream while her body convulsed as another orgasm ripped
through her.
"Blaze!" Naisigaw niya ang pangalan ng kasintahan habang umaarko ang katawan niya
dahil sa pangalawang orgasmong sumabog sa kaibuturan niya.
But it wasn't enough for Blaze, it's not enough for her either.
"Ohh..." Blaze was still eating her even when she was already trashing the bed
because of the pleasure that was blowing her mind. "Ohh!"
But her legs remained parted, open for Blaze and he didn't wasted the opportunity
to pleasure her even more.
He licked and lapped and sucked and damn, he was so good at eating her and making
her scream... even begging for more.
Never in her life did she begged, just tonight, with Blaze.
"Please... please..." she doesn't even know what she was begging fore.
More orgasm? More pleasure? More ecstasy?
And she wasn't disappointed because Blaze delivered.
He eats her until she was screaming in another orgasm again, her legs shaking at
sensation.
"Blaze..."
Nakagat ni Happy ang pang-ibabang labi ng mag-umpisang maglandas ang mga labi ni
Blaze pataas sa puson niya habang may lumalabas pa ring mahihina at maiikling ungol
sa mga labi niya.
Nakikilit siya at nasasarapan sa ginawa nito.
His kisses trailed up, to her stomach, ribcage, breasts and her neck.
Nipping and licking her skin while settling himself on top of her. And when he was
already comfortable being on top of her, he pulled away from kissing her neck and
pressed his lips on hers.
Happy can taste on her tongue the aftertaste of her wetness on Blaze's mouth but
she didn't pull away.
Tinugon niya ang halik nito habang yumayakap ang mga braso sa leeg nito at mas
lalong lumalalim ang halikan nila.
They're sucking each other tongue, licking each other's lips and touching each
others body.
Naging malikot na rin ang kamay niya. Parang may sariling isip iyon na himahaplos
sa hubad na katawan ng kasintahan mula dibdib pababa sa beywang nito at mas lalo pa
iyong bumaba hanggang sa mahawakan niya ang pagkalalaki nito.
Blaze hissed and his kisses became more aggressive while she wrapped her hand on
his length and started moving. Up and down. Slowly.
And Blaze keeps sucking her tongue and biting her lips and then buried his face on
her neck the same time he buried his length inside her.
And Happy bit on Blaze's shoulder as pain filled her womanhood, making her toes
curled.
"Ohh..." her moan is a mixture of pain and pleasure... but more on pleasure.
He's big... and long. And it's painful... but it became bearable after a couple of
seconds for being still.
Specially when she heard Blaze whispered over her ear.
"I love you, Happy Quinn."

Yumakap siya sa leeg ng kasintahan at iniyakap niya ang mga hita sa beywang nito
kasabay ng paggalaw ni Blaze sa loob ng pagkababae niya.
Dahil basang-basa siya, lumilikha nang ingay ang bawat pag-iisa nang katawan nila
kasabay niyon ay ang ungol nilang dalawa ni Blaze.
"Fuck! Uhm..." Blaze groaned he kissed her neck while pumping in and out of her.
"Uhm... Happy... fuck..."
Pabilis nang pabilis ang pag-angkin sa kaniya ni Blaze na walang inhibisyong niyang
tinutugon at sinasalubong ang bawat ulos nito sa kaibuturan niya.
"Ohh..." she moaned.
"Happy..." Blaze groaned her name while biting her lower lip and kissing her
senseless.
Humigpit pa lalo ang yakap niya kay Blaze habang pabilis ng pabilis ang bawat ulos
nito.
"Oh! Oh! Oh!" Another orgasm is building up inside her again. "Oh, faster, Blaze...
uhm! Faster! Oh! Shit! Oh!"
And Blaze doesn't disappoint.
His thrust became faster and he always bury deep inside her making her gasp in
pleasure. Making her nails dug into Blaze's back.
"Happy..."
"Blaze..."
Nagtagpo na naman ang mga labi nila habang inaangkin pa rin ang isa't-isa at
parehong nahihibang sa sensasyong nalalasap nilang dalawa.
"Oh— fuck! Happy..." he buried his face on her neck again.
"Uhm! Blaze..." her nails scratch his back while her body was arching and was
accepting Blaze's every thrust. "Oh! Blaze! Blaze, oh! Blaze!"
Her moans is now turning into small scream... her orgasm has already build up
inside her while Blaze's every thrust becomes more rough, fast, hard and intense.
Umuuga ang buo niyang katawan pati na rin ang kama na kinahihigaan habang walang
patid siyang inaangkin ng kasintahan na mabilis at mapusok.
"Oh..." malakas niyang daing at mahigpit siyang napayakap sa kasintahan na malakas

pa ring binabayo ang pagkababae niya. "Ohh... i'm cuming... again— oh! Faster,
Blaze—uhm!"
So near. So near!
Mas lalo pang humigpit ang yakap niya sa binata hanggang sa maramdaman niya ang
ikatlong orgasmo niya simula nang mag-umpisa sila.
As blinding pleasure consumed her, she bit his neck and sucked his skin but it
didn't stop him from thrusting in and out of her.
His movement became more rougher and fasters and harder until he was groaning and
moaning his name again and again.
"Happy... I love you, Happy. Ohh! Fuck!"
And then she felt it. He buried himself deep, so deep inside her and when she felt
his warm semen filling her, she unconsciously kissed his neck again, bit it and
left a mark. Like the last one.
But she was in too much pleasure to care.
Punong-puno ang pagkababae niya ng katas ni Blaze na ang iba ay umagos na palabas.
Madami itong inilabas kaya punong-puno siya.
When Blaze's weight fell into her, he kissed her lips before rolling them over.
She was on top now while he rests and catches his breath.
She was catching her breath as well while resting her head on Blaze's well-muscled
chest.
Moments later, she felt Blaze's arm wrap around her waist while making a circular
motion on her butt check.
They're both silent and lost on their own thought. No one breaks the silence until
she felt Blaze's length slowly hardened.
Her womanhood is after all pressed against his sex.
And as it hardened even more, she can feel it rubbing and poking her entrance
making her bit her lips because it tickles.
A good tickle.
And she was shameless because she started moving her hips, rubbing her wetness on
his sex making them both groan.
Nang hindi pa siya nasiyahan, tinulak niya ang sariling paupo sa ibabaw ni Blaze at
iginiya niya ang kahabaan nito sa loob niya.
As it slowly entered her, her mouth is wide open because off too much sensation.
"Oohh! That feels good."
Nang tumingin siya kay Blaze, nakapikit ito at nakaawang din ang mga labi, bakas
ang pagnanasa sa mukha nito.
They both clearly want it again so she didn't waste another second.
Happy started grinding her hips, moving up and down, clenching her muscles inside
and moving faster.
"Ohh!" Sagad na sagad ang malaki nitong kahabaan sa loob niya kasi nakaupo siya.
"So good... oh... I want this..."
Blaze moved his hips to bury himself even more making her hissed in pleasure.
"Oh! Oh!"
Happy started moaning again. Nakasabunot siya sa sariling buhok habang gumigiling
at nagtataas-baba ang katawan niya.
Her breast are moving up and down while she moves and when Blaze's hands cupped her
breast, her body arched and her movement became even more intense.
Mas binilisan pa niya lalo, lalo na nang maramdamang malapit na siya. Para siyang
nahihibang na ginagalaw ang balakang at nagtataas-baba ang katawan. Napahawak pa
siya sa mga kamay ni Blaze na minamasahe ang dibdib niya at mas lalo pang umarko
ang katawan niya.
And there it is... another orgasm hit her.
But even when it was too much to move, she forced herself to move for Blaze. Mas
bilinsan pa niya hanggang sa pinuno na naman nito ng katas ang pagkababae niya.
"Ohh..." bumagsak ang katawan niya sa katawan ng kasintahan habang habol ang
sariling hininga. "That was good."
"Hmm-mm." Blaze agreed.
Ayaw pa niyang gumalaw dahil pagod siya pero nanlalagkit ang katawan niya, lalo na
ang nasa gitnang bahagi ng hita niya.
Happy groaned as she pushed herself up, "i'm just gonna clean up."
Hindi na niya hinintay ang sagot ni Blaze. Umalis siya sa kama at pumasok sa banyo
at inilalim ang katawan sa maligamgam na shower.
Nakapikit siya at hinahayaan lang na ang tubig na mabasa siya ng may humalik sa
batok noya.
Napangiti nalang siya at humarap saka sinakop ang labi ng kasintahan.
And the next thing she knew, she was pinned on the bathroom glass wall, her legs
around Blaze's waist as he fucks her hard and rough.
Her back was slamming against the bathroom glass wall but she was in too much
pleasure to care.
Nagsalubong ang labi nila ng binata at mapusok na naghalikan. Naglaban ang mga dila
nila habang mabilis na umuulos sa loob niya si Blaze.
And she came. Again.
"Ahh!" Sigaw niya habang binabalot siya ng sarap ng orgasmo niya. "Ohhh! Blaze!"
Her back was slammed on the glass wall again as he thrust harder and harder until
he came.
She was tired, she wanted to rest after cleaning on the shower but Blaze, he's
insatiable.
After showering together, cleaning themselves, he carried her to the wide bathtub,
made her knell on the tub's floor while gripping the edge for balance while he took
her from behind.
"Ohh! Uhm!" All she could do was moan as she gripped the edge tighter so her knees
won't slip. "Oh! Shit! Oh!"
She didn't know that being fucked from behind feels this good. Sagad na sagad ang
mahaba at mataba nitong pagkalalaki sa loob niya at ang daliri nito ay inaabot ang
hiyas ng pagkababae niya na mas lalong nagpapabaliw sa kaniya.
She can even feel Blaze's lips kissing her back and neck and leaving marks.
"Oh!
"Happy..." Blaze groaned as he fucks her harder and rougher.
"Shit! Oh! Oh! Uhm— Blaze... oh..."
Nahihibang na naman siya, nawawala na naman sa tamang huwisyo ang isip niya. May
sarili na namang isip ang katawan niya na gumagalaw pasunod sa galaw ng kasintahan.
"Uhm! Oh!" Mas lalo siyang nangunyapit sa gilid ng bathtub ng mas lalong bumilis
ang pag-angkin sa kaniya ni Blaze at sinabayan nito ang sumabog sa kaibuturan niya
ng pagpuno na naman sa pagkababae niya ng katas nito.
She was catching her breast when Blaze hugged her from behind and whispered while
kissing her nape.
"I love you, Happy."
Napapikit siya at napasandal sa dibdib nito. "So tired..."
Binuhat siya ni Blaze at maingat na pinaupo sa gilid ng bathtub saka nilinis nito
iyon bago punuin ng tubig.
And then Blaze carried her back to the tub and they both rested their bodies on the
warm water.
Si Blaze ang nakasandal sa bathtub habang siya ay nakasandal sa dibdib nito at

hinahaplos saka minamasahe na naman nito ang dibdib niya na ikinangiti nalang niya.
Blaze is insatiable.
Kaya hindi na siya nagulat nang umahon sila sa bathtub at nakalabas ng banyo, ang
pagtuyo nito sa basa niyang katawan ay nauwi sa mapusok na halikan.
And Happy just found herself being pleasure by Blaze again.
Inangkin siya nito ng paulit-ulit.
Sa sofa, sa study table, sa swivel chair na nandoon, sa carpeted floor at halos sa

bawat sulok ng kuwarto nito ay may marka na nilang dalawa. Ilang beses siya nitong
inangkin sa kama at sa banyo ulit dahil naglinis siya ng katawan.
And Happy was tired after getting fucked dog-style on the bed.
Thankfully, Blaze finally cuddled her and whispered 'I love you' and 'good night'
at her.
Happy cracked open her eyes to see the time on the bedside table watch.
4:30AM.
Mahina siyang natawa saka umikot paharap kay Blaze at yumakap sa beywang nito. Mas
isiniksik pa siya ang katawan sa katawan nito bago ipinikit ang mga mata at
naghikab ulit.
Dahil siguro sa pagod na naramdaman, kaagad siyang nakatulog ng mahimbing.
Happy came awake few hours later.
Nang bumukas ang mga mata niya, Wala na si Blaze sa tabi niya, mukhang nauna na
itong magising. Kaagad na tumingin siya sa orasan na nasa bedside table.
1:35PM.
Napamulagat siya at kaagad na bumangon pero nauwi lang sa pagngiwi iyon.
Her body. Its aching.
Nasobrahan yata sila kagabi ni Blaze, inabot sila ng madaling araw e. While
thinking about what happened last night with her and Blaze, she remembered, for
some reason, she didn't bleed at first sex. But it was painful. Hmm... maybe I have
a stretchy hymen like my roommate in College who also didn't bleed. She did train
martial arts with Midnight after all.
Ininat niya ang katawan bago pilit na bumangon at natigilan ng mapansing parang may
kulang sa kaniya.
Natigilan siya ng mapansin kung ano 'yon.
Napahawak siya sa pulsuhan niya.
No bracelet. That was her Dad's gift to her.
Kaagad niyang hinahanap iyon sa bed cover at sa bedsheet baka sumiksik lang.
"Is my baby looking for something?" Boses iyon ni Blaze.
Hindi niya napansing pumasok pala ito ng kuwarto.
Happy was still naked and didn't bother covering herself. Blaze already feasted on
her body last night, what's the use of hiding it when it's just them on the room.
Humarap siya sa kasintahan at nagulat ng makitang may dala itong tray na puno ng
pagkain.
She was stunned. "You cooked for me?"
"Ahm," ngiwi itong ngumiti, "no. Mom did. I have no future in the kitchen,
remember?"
Nailing siya. "What is it?"
Inilapag nito sa paanan ng kama ang tray para makita niya ang laman.
Lutong-bahay ang lahat ng ulam. Adobong baboy at tinolang manok. Kanin. Tubig. At
may kasamang iced americano at cheese tart.
Natawa siya sa nakita. "Someone wants my energy back."
Blaze chuckled. "I'm guilty of draining you, baby. I'm so sorry."
"No you're not." Aniya na hindi naniniwala rito.

"You're right. I'm not. If I get the chance i'll do it again." Inilipat nito ang
centre table ng sofa nito saka bumalik sa kaniya. "So... what are you looking for?
Me?"
Happy looked for it again. "My bracelet."
Kaagad siya nitong tinulungang maghanap at mahina siyang natawa ng mahanap iyon ni
Blaze sa carpet na malapit sa sofa.
Hmm... Blaze did own her on the sofa and on the floor.
Umupo ito sa gilid ng kama paharap sa kaniya. "Come here."
Kahit hubad pa rin, walang inhibisyon na gumalaw siya at paharap na umupo sa mga
hita ni Blaze. "Put it on me."
Kaagad namang isinuot sa kaniya ni Blaze ang bracelet saka hinalikan siya sa mga
labi. "Thank you."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "For?"
"For last night."
"Why are you thanking me, I enjoyed it too."
Blaze smiled. "I know."
Happy rolled her eyes then she frowned at his neck. "Are those kiss marks?"
"Yes. Yours. And this," he showed her his bitten shoulder.
Napakagat labi siya. "Sorry."
"Nah, it's okay. I like it. Now, eat." Pinangko siya nito patungo sa sofa saka
kumuha ito ng tshirt nito at isinuot iyon sa kaniya. "Come on. It's already 2PM."
Kaagad namang kumain si Happy dahil nakaramdam na siya ng gutom.
Nasa kalagitnaan siya ng pagkagat ng cheese tart nang may kumatok at pumasok sa
kuwarto.
It's Blake.
But when when he saw her only wearing Blaze's shirt, he quietly left immediately.
Nalukot ang mukha ni Blaze saka hinalikan siya sa nuo. "Eat up. Puntahan ko lang si
Blake. Mukhang may kailangan sakin."
Tumango siya at mag-isang inubos ang cheese-tart habang pangiti-ngiti.
She's happy. Really happy. She can feel happiness radiating her body. So this is
what it feels like to be intimate when someone you like.
Natigilan siya sa sayang nararamdaman at napatanong sa sarili habang sumisimsim ng

Iced Americano.
Do I just like him... or is it more than that already?

#HuwagMagpaputokNgayongArawNgMgaPuso - It's hearts day, people, puso ang binibigay
ngayon, hindi bataan. #HindiPoNgayonNewYear 😅
~ I know that we have different beliefs and culture and i respect that. But i just
want to share this to you for additional information. 😊
An article says that there is a misconception when it comes to hymen. Not everyone
bleeds at first intercourse. According to some studies and articles i've read, Some
women doesn't even have a hymen, some has little, some has thick hymen. We all have
different hymens, each woman is different. Hindi raw ibig sabihin na hindi ka
dinugo sa first intercourse ay hindi ka na V. Nakadepende raw 'yon sa hymen na
mayroon ka. Mayroon daw kasing super stretchy na hymen at habang tumatanda daw tayo
ay nagkakaroon ito ng mga butas dahil nai-stretch siya. I even read one article and
it says that NO ONE can tell you if you're a virgin or not based on your hymen.
That's all ☺️I hope you can read some articles about it too, for some additional
informations😊
CHAPTER 28
NAGPAPASALAMAT SI HAPPY na hindi na siya panay ngiwi sa tuwing gumagalaw siya,
kahit nakahiga siya kahapon sumasakit ang pagkababae niya sa tuwing sinusubukan
niyang igalaw ang mga hita. And she even had a fever yesterday! At ang rason lang
naman ay dahil sa nangyari sa kanila ni Blaze.
She has small lacerations on her vagina walls, as her Doctor, Dra. Czarina Stroam
pointed out when she visited her, per Blaze's request.
Why did Blaze has to be insatiable? And why did she let him? Now, she's in pain
because of having sex! Who would have thought that sex can give her a fever?
Tiningnan niya ng masama si Blaze na nakasandal sa hamba ng pintuan ng kuwarto
nito.
"What are you looking at?" Tanong niya, "you look guilty."
"Because I am. I'm sorry?" Then he showed her a box of cheese tart.
Napasimangot siya. "It's cheese tart. Bina-blackmail mo ako."
"Again, i'm really sorry." Anito saka naglakad palapit sa kaniya saka umupo sa
gilid ng kama. "I should have known that this will happen because it was your first
time and I wasn't gentle and we did it a lot of times. I'm really guilty, baby.
Hindi ko na uulitin."
Dahan-dahan siyang bumangon at kaagad siyang inalalayan pa-upo ni Blaze. "It's

okay. Ginusto ko naman. Pero hindi mo na talaga uulitin? That's nice—"
"Only one sex a day." Blaze cut her off, "okay na sakin 'yon."
Natawa siyang habang nakahilig sa headboard ng kama. "Big help naman 'yong gamot na
nireseta sakin ng Dra. Stroam. Hindi na masyadong painful ang katawan ko like
yesterday and medyo kaya nang gumalaw ng mga hita ko na hindi ako nahu-hurt. But
shit, every time I pee, I wanna kill you!"
Blaze looks really guilty. "I love you. I love you. I love you."
Inungusan niya ito. "That will not work on me."
"I know. But i'm still gonna say it. I love you." Blaze intertwined their hands
together. "How are you feeling today?"
"Still sore." Sagot niya. "A little." Then she opens her mouth, "cheese tart
please?"
Kaagad naman siyang sinubuan ni Blaze at matapos niyang nguyain 'yon at lunukin
nagtanong siya. "Ano pala ang sinabi mo kay Tita Beth and Lucky?"
"You have a flu." Tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito. "Hindi naman nila alam na may
pumunta ritong Doktora. Nasa labas sila lahat maliban kay King, pero hindi naman
'yon lumalaba sa kuwarto niya."
"That would be embarrassing if malaman nila."
Tumawa lang ang loko saka nahiga sa gilid ng kama, sa tabi niya at yumakap sa
beywang niya.
"Happy?"
"Hmm?"
Tiningala siya nito dahil ang ulo nito ay ka-level lang ng beywang niya. "I love
you."
Happy kissed Blaze's forehead. "I'm getting there."
Blaze just smiled and didn't demand anything from her. Humigpit lang ang hawak nito
sa kamay niya at hinalikan ang likod niyon.
"Hindi na natuloy ang date natin." May paghihimutok na sabi ni Blaze. "Duty ko na
sa makalawa, mawawalan na naman ako ng oras sayo. I hate it."
"Okay naman na siguro ako tomorrow. I can walk na." Sabi niya na umaasa, "just no
sex... please?"
"Of course. I'll give you one week to recover and then we'll make love again.
Gently this time and not so many round."
Napailing siya. "One week? So kind of you, my big baby." Puno ng sarkasmo niyang
sabi.
Blaze chuckled. "I know, right? Kind is my middle name."
She shook her head and using her free hand, she started combing Blaze's hair.
"How's Midnight cellphone by the way?" It's been two days now.
"Still on process. It's not just one encryption, baby, it has six." Blaze tsked.
"Track is down to the last three. He's having a hard time cracking it but he'll get
there."
Napatango-tango siya. "That's a good news."
"It is." He open her eyes and looked up at her again, "wanna hear another good
news?"
"What?"
"I already made an appointment, and it's all set. You'll have your whole body scan
next week."
That made her smile. "Sana wala akong sakit."
"Sana..." Blaze just can't help it, he kissed her thighs and belly before looking
at her, "i'm sorry again. And I love you."
Hinalikan lang niya ito sa nuo bilang sagot sa sinabi nito saka napangiti siya ng
yakapin siya nito.
"Baby?"
"Hmm?" She replied.
"Mag-iisang linggo ka na rito, aalis ka ba? Hindi ba one week lang ang plano mong
manatili rito?"
Umiling siya. "No. There's so much going on here that I need to know."
"So if there's nothing going on here, you'll leave?"
Happy moved her body to lay on the bed and made Blaze's arm her pillow. "Do you
want me to leave?"
"Hell, no." Kaagad nitong sabi.
"Then i'm not leaving." Aniya saka isiniksik ang katawan sa katawan ni Blaze. "I
actually like it here. My sister is here... you're here. I miss Dad though... but,
ahm... leaving feels like it's not an option anymore."
"Then don't leave." Niyakap siya ng mahigpit ni Blaze. "Don't leave me. I know i'm
asking a lot but i'll make it up to you."
Happy cupped Blaze's face and looked into his eyes, "Blazey, in our relationship
right now, i'm not going anywhere without you. I mean, diba nag-talk na tayo about
this? Give and take? Susubukan natin diba? And this is it. Paano natin malalaman if
we're meant to be kung aalis ako, diba? You made it pretty clear to me that life is
short not to risk it, remember?"
Blaze smiled. "I love you. That's all I can say."
Ngumiti siya saka niyakap ng mahigpit ang kasintahan. "I'm staying. For you."
"That's the closes thing to an I love you too from you." Wika ni Blaze saka
humigpit pa ang yakap sa kaniya at sa paglipas ng minuto, namalayan niyang
nakatulog na pala ang binata.
Hinayaan niyang matulog ng mahimbing ang kasintahan. Dahil sa lagnat niya, hindi
maayos ang tulog nito dahil inaalagaan siya.
At dahil hindi naman siya inaantok, inabot niya ang cheese tart saka inumpisahang
kainin 'yon hanggang sa naisipan niyang subukan kung kaya na niyang maglakad na
hindi sumasakit ang pagkababae niya.
Maingat siyang bumangon at ini-apak ang paa sa carpeted floor at dahan-dahang

tumayo.
Napakagat-labi siya ng maramdaman na naroon pa rin ang kirot pero kaya na niya ang
sakit.
Sinubukan ni Happy ang humakbang at medyo napangiwi siya.

Yes. There's definitely pain. But it's bearable now. Sa ngayon, magpapahinga na
muna siya para kaagad siyang maka-recover para bukas matuloy na ang date nila ni
Blaze.
Umupo siya sa gilid ng kama at nilingon si Blaze. Masuyo siyang napangiti habang
nakatingin sa binata. He had been patient with her. Not demanding an I love you too
from her and he really takes good care of her yesterday.
Napatigil siya sa pagtitig sa maamong mukha ni Blaze habang mahimbing na natutulog

nang makitang umiilaw ang screen ng cellphone niya na nasa bedside table. Naka-
silent 'yon kaya walang ingay.
Tumayo siya at tiniis ang kirot para kunin ang cellphone at tingnan kung bakit 'yon
umiilaw.
It's an unregistered number.
Sinagot pa rin niya iyon kahit hindi kilala ang tumatawag.
"Hello? Who is this?" Bahagyan siyang lumayo sa kama baka magising si Blaze sa
boses niya.
"H-Happy? I-Is that you?"
Napakunot ang nuo niya sa parang nanginginig na boses ng babae sa kabilang linya.
"Who's this?"
"I-It's me, baby. Don't you remember my voice?"
Mas lalong lumalim ang pagkakakunot ng nuo niya. "I'm sorry but I don't know you.
Could you please tell me who you are to jog my memory?"
Ilang segundo ang lumipas bago ito sumagot. "My name is Helena. Can we meet in a
Restaurant or Café? I'm here in the Philippines. I just wanna see you and talk to
you, Happy. Please?"
Umupo siya sa pang-isahang sofa. "I'm sorry but I don't know you."
"I know, but I know your father." Mag panginginig pa rin sa boses ng nasa kabilang
linya na para bang nagpipigil itong humindi umiyak. "We'll meet in the open. With
many people. You can even bring someone with you. Please... I just wanna see you."
The woman is really begging and for some reason, she wanted to agree to meet her.
But what if something bad happens? What if this woman wants to hurt her? Ilang
beses na siyang nabaril para malamang huwag magpadalos-dalos lalo na sa mga taong
hindi niya kilala.
"Please, Happy? I beg you. Please?" The woman is sobbing now. "If you can, I want
to meet you now. I'm running out of time, baby. I'm running out of time."
Sa halip na sumagot, pinatay niya ang tawag at napatitig sa screen ng cellphone.
And then she received a message from the same number containing an address and
time.
First Midnight's disappearance, deleted file on Midnight's flash drive, the

encrypted files on his phone, Blake and Blaze being part of something together with
Midnight. Her Dad keeping someone from her and now this.
What's going on? This woman seems to know her and her Dad. She even calls her
'baby'.
Happy was confused while thinking deeply. Hinahalungkat niya ang isip niya kung ano
bang nangyayari pero wala talaga siyang nakuhang sagot.
Kaya naman tinawagan niya ang ama niya. When he didn't answer, she texted him.
'Do you know a woman named Helena? She wants to meet me. She said she knows you.'
Ilang minuto ang hinintay niya pero walang sagot mula sa ama niya.
Kumuyom ang kamao niya. Alam niyang mahal siya ng Daddy niya pero bakit parang
pakiramdam niya inabandona siya nito? Dahil ba sanay siyang nasa tabi niya ito
palagi?
Happy was dragged out from her reverie when she heard a loud groan coming from the
bed.
Kaagad siyang napalingon sa kasintahan at nakita itong pabaling-baling habang

pinagpapawisan. Kunot ang nuo nito at nakakuyom ang kamao.
Nightmare!
Kahit masakit ang pagkababae niya, tinakbo niya ang distansiya mula sa sofa
patungong kama para gisingin si Blaze.
"Blaze! Blazey!" Sigaw niya habang niyuyogyog ang balikat nito, "Blazey!"
After calling his name five times more he finally opened his eyes that was filled
with fear. And when he saw her, he immediately hugged her so tight.
"Don't leave me. Please don't." He whispered while catching his own breath.
Hinagod niya ang likod ng binata. "What happened? Are you okay?"
Pinakawalan siya ni Blaze sa mahigpit na yakap saka may pag-aalala na may takot na
hinilamos nito ang mga palad sa mukha bago tumingin sa kaniya. "I had a bad dream.
Nalaman mo raw ang nakaraan ko at iniwan mo ako. You left me." He whispered,
"fuck!"
Umangat ang kamay niya para masuyong haplusin ang pisngi ng kasintahan. "Blaze,
look at me."
He did.
"It's just a dream." Pagpapakalma niya rito. "I'm here. I'm not leaving you."
"Keeping my past from you is giving me nightmares. Kahit malaman mo ang nakaraan
ko, hindi ka aalis?" May pagdududa nitong tanong. "You already left me once."
"Blazey, When I agree to commit, I also agreed to stay with you. To make this work.
Pero if you don't want na sabihin sakin ang nightmare mo, that's okay. Everyone is
entitled to keep things to themselves. I understand and respect that. Pero kung
like mo nang kausap, i'm just here."
Blaze's face fell. "Matatanggap mo pa rin kaya ako? Will you not look at me
differently?"
She's confused but she doesn't want to force Blaze to tell her his nightmares.
"Blazey, you don't have to tell me."
Blaze looked down. "But I hate keeping secrets from you, i'm serious about this
relationship, Happy. I'm serious about you ... but this one, i'm afraid to come
clean to you. You'll leave. I'm sure of it."
"Try me." Aniya sa malambing na boses. "But only if you want to."
Blaze looked at her in the eyes for a long minute before he spoke. "I've kill
someone before."
Happy took a deep breath. What Blaze said didn't came as a shock because he is a
Doctor and sometimes patients die. "Who?"
"I force myself to forget their names."
"Your patients?"
Blaze stilled before shaking his head. "Not patients, Happy. But bad people."
Her eyes widen as the realization sinked in. "What are you telling me, Blaze?"
"I'm a Doctor who save lives but the truth is, I end lives too. And i'm afraid to
tell you that part of my past. Baka matakot ka sakin at iwan mo ako. I'm not a good
man, Happy, though I tried to be. And now, with you, i'm trying even harder to be
one. My life was fucked up. When I lost Mom and Cassie, I wanted revenge and
justice because the law couldn't give it to me. And that's what we did. Me and
Blake. We let the organization used us to kill for them and be their spies, in
return, they will help us get the justice we wanted.
"Remember when I told you that I was a drug-dealer too, a killer, a pimp and more?
It's all true, Happy. But I don't kill for fun. I kill for a reason and I know my
reason doesn't justify what i've done but that's all I got. My reason and what I
believe in. For Mom and Cassie's justice. I know I shouldn't have put justice in my
hand but losing someone you love brutally." Napailing ito, "I just can't let them
get away with it. I just can't. I have to make them pay."
"How many have you killed?" She asked.
"Hindi ko na mabilang sa dami." Bulong ni Blaze at nagbaba ito ng tingin na parang

kinakahiya nito ang ginawa. "They say that in each kill you'll feel less
conscience... it's true. Every life I took, it shreds away a small part of my soul
and my humanity until it slowly broke me, together with losing Cassie, it really
broke me apart. I joke around with people because that's my escape. Yes, I was not
okay but I decided to be fine even when i'm not, for my brother, I promise to
myself that i'll do it right, with a smile. But it's a fake smile.
"And then," he looked at her and smile softly, "you came along, you made me happy
again and I got addicted and lost at the same time. And I made some mistakes with
you, I know. But you saved me from breaking down, Happy. You pulled me from my
breaking point ... and my exhaustion, it fades away when you're with me. You give
me a reason to live longer and be happy."
This man... he was really on his breaking point when she met her. That was why he
wanted her to stay before and now he's afraid that she might leave again.
Blaze smiled softly at her. "When I get to know Happy Quinn, you became the answer
and a cure to my pain. It's like you give me my life back and It may not be right
but my world revolves around you now and I can't stop for being crazy over you.
And, ahm... I don't know if I can take another pain again. I was only able to free
myself from pain and anguish because of you... because you are the answer and the
cure to this Broken Man's affliction."
Titig na titig si Happy Kay Blaze habang nagsasalita ito. Nakikita niya ang pag-
aalala sa mga mata nito. Pag-aalala na baka umalis siya at iwan ito sa mga
pinagtapat nito sa kaniya.
Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga saka pinagsiklop niya ang kamay nilang dalawa ni
Blaze saka pinisil ang kamay nito.
"Blazey, I won't judge what you did in the past. You have your reason and it may
not justify what you did but... for some reason, I don't really care. I don't even
know why I don't care." Naiiling na natawa siya ng mahins. "Dapat nga tumakbo na
ako ngayon palayo sayo sa mga nalaman ko pero... hindi ko magawa. Gusto kong mag-
stay sa tabi mo kasi para sakin, I know that you're a good man, Blazey. An amazing
brother to Blake and Bailey, you are very good to Lucky and a good son to Tita
Beth. My mind is still trying to wrapped around the fact that you have killed
before... but i'm not gonna leave you for that reason. Susubukan natin diba? And
this is it. This is our relationship. Not perfect like both of us but we'll work it
out."
Tumango si Blaze saka niyakap siya nang mahigpit habang nakasubsob ang mukha nito
sa leeg niya.
"Thank you... thank you, Happy. For not leaving me."
Hinaplos niya ang buhok ng kasintahan ng maramdamang nabasa ang leeg niya.
He's crying.
"Shh... kasasabi ko pa lang na I won't leave you bakit ka umiiyak?"
"Tears of relief, I guess." Blaze chuckled, his face is still buried on the hallow
of her neck, "I feel like I can breath now because you didn't judge me."
"Who am I to judge?" Happy kissed Blaze's shoulder while still caressing his back.
"Only God gets to do that. And God forgives too, so, ahm, maybe we should go to
church sometimes, let's both ask for forgiveness. We all made mistakes after all.
And then mag pray tayo na sana makaya natin itong commitment na pinasok natin."
Blaze pulled away while nodding. "Yes. Let's do that."
She smiled and dried his damp cheeks. "Stop being a big baby—" napatigil siya sa
pagsasalita saka napailing, "no, you're not a big baby. I mean, knowing your past,
i'm having a hard time na paniwalaan na big baby ka."
Blaze smiled before leaning in and kissing her lips, the tip of her nose, her
cheeks and her jaw. "I'm still your big baby, Happy. And i'm only like this to my
family so... when you see me with my friends and i'm all badass looking, don't
worry about it, i'll be a big baby when i'm with you." Then he pouted at her, "kiss
me back?"
Mahina siyang natawa. "Yep. You're a big baby."
"I'm your big baby."

Happy rolled her eyes and was about to kiss Blaze when her phone's screen lit up.
It's the same unknown number.
"Hindi mo ba sasagutin?" Tanong ni Blaze na nalukot ang mukha dahil nabitin ang
paghalik nilang dalawa.
"Nakausap ko na siya kanina nuong tulog ka. Her name is Helena and she wants to
meet with me. Sabi niya know niya ang Daddy ko."
"And?"
Umiling siya. "I don't know. Baka mapahamak ako if we meet. I mean, I don't want to
get shot at again."
"Gusto mo samahan kita?"
"Okay lang sayo na makipag-meet ako kahit hindi ko kilala?"
Blaze nodded. "You look bothered and I can see it, you wanna meet her too. Don't
worry, I can protect both of us."
Happy took a deep breath. "Like niya now na."
"Kaya mo na bang maglakad?"
"A little."
"Sige." Umalis sa kama si Blaze at tinungo ang closet nito, "what do you want to
wear? Ako na ang kukuha."
"A simple dress will do." Sagot niya.
Ilang minuto rin si Blaze sa closet at nang lumabas ito, nakapagbihis na ito ng
itim na tshirt at naka-rugged jeans. Lumapit ito sa kaniya at napangiti siya ng ito
ang naghubad sa damit niya at binihisan siya.
"Aww... my boyfriend is so sweet."
Kinindatan lang siya nito saka isinuot ang flat-shoes sa paa niya. Pagkatapos ay
pinangko siya nito paupo sa harap ng vanity mirror para mag-ayos.
"You're already pretty to me but I know you wouldn't like to go out looking pale."
He kiss his cheeks, "do your girl thing."
Natatawang nag-ayos si Happy. Hinayaan niyang nakalugay ang buhok niya, kaunting
lagay ng pressed powder sa mukha. Tamang blush on at naglagay siya ng lipstick.
"Is that kiss proof?" Blaze asked while tying his shoelace. "I heard from the
Nurses in the Hospital that there is something like that. Gusto kong walang
pumipigil sakin kapag gusto kitang halikan. So that better be kiss proof, baby."
Mahina siyang natawa.
Tumayo mula sa pagkakaupo sa sofa si Blaze saka tumingin sa kaniya. "Alis na tayo?"
Tumango siya saka tumayo habang hawak ang clutch bag at maglalakad sana pero
pinangko siya ni Blaze palabas ng kuwato.
"Save your energy later outside." Anito.
She smiled. "Thank you."
Ngumiti lang si Blaze habang maingat na naglalakad patungong garahe at maingat

siyang isinakay sa sasakyan nito saka umikot ito patungong Driver's seat.
Ibinigay niya ang address ng Restaurant kay Blaze bago sila umalis kaya nagtaka
siya ng tumigil ang kotse nito sa Café Lila. Ang café kung saan siya nito
binibilhan palagi ng cheese tart.
"Bakit dito?" Tanong niya kay Blaze habang inaalis ang seatbelt.
"Text or call her." Utos nito sa kaniya. "Sabihin mong makikipagkita ka lang sa
Café na napili mo. It's safer this way."
Kaagad niyang nakuha ang ibig sabihin ni Blaze. It's a bit safer because they're
here first.
Nagpadala siya ng mensahe kay Helena bago sila pumasok sa café at nag-order.
They waited for an hour before a woman walked in to the café and went to her and
Blaze's table.
Pinakatitigan niya ang babae. She looked familiar... she even felt familiar. "Are
you Helena?"
Tumango ang babae.
"Have a seat." Ani Blaze na pinaghugot ng upuan ang ginang.
"Why do you want to see me?" Kaagad niyang tanong ng makaupo ito.
Her teary eyes looked at her. "I was hoping that you'll remember me once you see
me. I know its been a long time and you were so little back then."
Happy frowned. "You look familiar but I can't tell who you are."
A tear fell from her eyes. "Don't you really remember me, Happy? Not even my name?
We used to play together, remember?"
Umiling siya. "I don't. I'm sorry."
Helena smiled while tears are streaming down her face. "Happy, it's Mommy... i'm
your Mom."
Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 29
KANINA PA sila nakauwi ni Blaze pero wala pa rin si Happy sa sarili habang malalim
na nag-iisip. Malalim na ang gabi at tulog na si Blaze, pero siya hindi makatulog.
Paulit-ulit na nagtatanong ang isip niya kung paanong nabuhay ang ina niya? Mula
nang magising siya sa coma, hindi nila napag-usapan ng ama ang ina niya.
Her father only told her that her mom passed away and that he has no picture
because he had burn them all. And she didn't asked questions because for some
reason, she was not interested to know.
Odd as it was, she really didn't asked about her mother at all.
And now... her mother is here. And she's not buying it. Hanggat hindi kino-confirm
nang ama niya na ina niya si Helena, hindi siya maniniwala. It's been nearly a
decade since she woke up from coma. Why just now? Kung kailan magulo ang sitwasyon
saka Ito magpapakita?
Inabot niya ang cellphone na nasa bedside table at tinawagan ang ama pero tulad
nang mga naunang pagkakataon, hindi nito sinagot ang tawag niya.
Napasabunot siya sa sariling buhok saka maingat na lumabas ng kuwarto para hindi
magising si Blaze at tinungo ang kuwarto ni King.
Kumatok siya sa pinto at kaagad naman iyong bumukas.
"Young Miss." Parang nagulat si King na nakita siya sa labas ng pinto nito.
"Can we talk?" She asked.
"Of course."
Lumabas si King sa kuwarto at natagpuan nila ang sarili sa kusina. Nakaupo sa

hapag-kainan.
"Something bothering you, Young Miss?" Tanong kaagad ni King.
Tumango siya. "I met a woman today, King, and she told me that she's my mother. She
felt familiar...but... I don't know what to believe anymore. I'm not buying It. She
won't even explain to me how she is alive. She just keeps on saying that she's
running out of time. I feel like my whole life is mess. Slowly, i'm realizing
things and it's confusing. I know that Daddy loves me but... where is he when I
need him?"
"Master Dominick only wants what's best for you and no worries, I stopped reporting
to him when you asked me to." Ani King na nakatingin sa kaniya. "Master Dominick,
he, ahm, he wouldn't have done this if he has a choice. He always tells me that he
doesn't want your life to be like his. That you deserve better. But there are times
that you don't get to choose what life you want to live because there are instances
that life will choose for you and you have to live with it."
"Life is a choice you make." She said.
King nodded. "Yes, it is. But i believe In both. Life is a choice but sometimes
life chooses for us. It depends on the situation and someone's perspective. And
since we're all different, we all have different understanding in things. That's
just my opinion, Young Miss. And i will not impose my opinion on you. All i want to
say is Master Dominick did everything to keep you away from harms way, but life has
a very twisted sense of humour."
Huminga siya ng malalim. "Why is Dad keeping secrets from me, King. I know you
know."
"He's just trying to protect you."
"From what exactly?"
"From bad people who will shred you to pieces if they get the chance." King smiled
at her. "You should sleep, Young Miss. You just had a fever yesterday."
Tumango lang siya at hinayaan si King na makaalis ng hapag-kainan. Nang mag-isa
nalang siya, sa dami nang gumugulo sa isip niya, para mawala iyon ay nagluto siya
kahit dis-oras na nang gabi at kahit medyo masakit pa rin ang pagkababae niya.
And when she finished cooking and turns around, she jumped a little when she saw
Blaze leaning on the kitchen's frame, his hands on the pocket of his sweatpants, he
has no tops on while looking at her.
"Blazey..."
"My baby can't sleep?" Blaze asked.
Tumango siya. "Sorry, there's just so much going on in my head right now. Can't
sleep. Pagkatapos nang nalaman ko i called Dad but no answer. It's like he
abandoned me or something pero siguro may reason si Daddy kung bakit wala siya. I
know that he loves me... but... I don't even know why i'm feeling like this."
"It's okay." Umalis ito sa pagkakahilig sa hamba ng pintuan saka naglakad palapit
sa kaniya at yumakap sa beywang niya, "pero sana ginising mo ako para nasamahan
kita."
Umiling siya. "You need sleep. Binantayan mo ako kagabi because i had a fever so
ngayon dapat you're resting."
"I'm fine, baby." He kissed her lips and slowly pulled away, "but you, you need to
rest. Hindi ka pa masyadong magaling."
Nilingon niya ang niluto, "sayang ang niluto ko."
"Kakainin ko para hindi masayang, tapos matutulog na tayo." Anito saka bumitaw ito
sa pagkakayakap sa kaniya, kumuha ng pinggan, naglagay ng kanin at ulam na niluto
niya saka umupo ito sa lamesa.
Siya naman ay Ikinuha ng maiinom na tubig si Blaze sa Ref saka sinalinan ito sa
baso.
"Masarap ba?" Tanong niya.
"Kasing sarap mo." Sagot ng loko sabay kindat sa kaniya.
Napailing siya saka umupo sa tabi ng kasintahan at tahimik lang siya habang
kumakain ito. Pagkatapos kumain ni Blaze, niligpit nito ang pinagkainan saka
humarap sa kaniya.
"Let's go sleep?" Ani Blaze.
Tumango siya. "Sige."
Blaze sighed as he looked at her. "Mukha pa ring ang bigat ng dinadala mo." Obserba
nito.
Nagkibit-balikat lang siya. "Madami lang akong iniisip."
Blaze tsked before walking to the fridge. Nang isara nito pinto ng Ref, may hawak
na itong solo pack na Pistachio and Cashew ice cream.
"Will this makes you feel better?" Tanong ni Blaze sa kaniya habang pinapakita ang
ice cream na hawak.
Napangiti siya. "Ice cream, really? I'm not broken hearted, Blazey."
"I know but you look bothered and i hope this ice cream can sweeten and lift your
spirit up." He smiled at her. "I don't like seeing you like this. I want my happy
baby back. I miss your smile and laughter. Please?"
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga saka nilapitan si Blaze at kinuha rito ang Ice
cream na hawak. "Grab some spoon."
"Yes!" Nasisiyahang napasuntok pa sa hangin si Blaze bago kumuha ng dalawang

kutsara at sabay silang bumalik sa kuwarto nito.
Pero sa halip na kainin lang 'yon, binuksan nila ang TV at nanuod ng Comedy film
habang nakaupo sa carpet, sa may paanan ng kama at nakahilig siyang dalawa sa kama
habang kumakain ng ice cream.
Sabay silang tumatawa ni Blaze sa mga nakakatawang scene ng pelikula at kumakain ng

ice cream hanggang sa ihilig niya ang ulo sa balikat ng kasintahan.
"Sleepy?" Blaze asked in a whisper.
She yawned. "Thank you for making me feel better."
He kissed her forehead. "Anything for my baby."
She smiled and closed her eyes while still leaning on Blaze's shoulder until she
fell asleep.
MAINGAT na pinangko ni Blaze ang kasintahan at dahan-dahan itong ihiniga sa kama

saka agad na kinumotan. Hinalikan niya muna ito sa nuo bago niligpit ang kalat nila
at bumalik sa tabi nito.
At sa pagkakataong 'yon, siya naman ang hindi nakatulog kaya tumagilid siya ng higa
at pinakatitigan si Happy.
Mahimbing itong natutulog at mahinang humihilik na Ikina-ngiti niya.
He never thought that he'll feel this kind of happiness again. And that he would be
afraid to lose someone again besides his family.
Happy was his salvation and he loves her even more for that. For being a light to
his darkness.
Naputol ang pagtitig niya kay Happy ng tumunog ang cellphone niya na nasa gilid ng
kama sa tabi ng unan niya. Mabilis niya iyong sinagot baka magising si Happy at
nang tingnan niya kung sino ang tumatawag, natigilan siya ng makitang hindi iyon
naka-save sa contacts niya.
Inilapit niya ang cellphone sa tainga. "Who's this?"
"Blaze Vitale?"
He frowned. "Who's this?"
"It's me. Dominick Quinn."
Napabangon siya bigla sa pangalang binigay ng nasa kabilang linya. "Say that
again?"
"Dominick Quinn."
Umalis siya sa kama at pumasok sa banyo at isinara ang pinto. "Sir, Happy has been
calling you—"
"I know."
Nahilot niya ang sentido. "Then why call me and not your daughter? I didn't mean to
disrespect you, Sir, but Happy, she thinks that you abandoned her."
"I know. Pero ako sa paghahanap ng magagaling na Doctor para kay Lucky. At nandiyan
ka naman, kaya mo na 'yan."
Nagulat siya sa sinabi ng nasa kabilang linya. "What?"
"You're a Vitale. Kaya mong alagaan ang anak ko."
"What does that suppose to mean?" He asked, confused.
"What i mean is, protect my daughter at all cost, Blaze Vitale. I know your
relationship with her." Dominick Quinn said in a very threatening voice, "and i
also know who you are and i know who your father is. Even just a small scratch on
my daughter, i will destroy your family. Royalty or not, you won't stand a chance."
Nagtagis ang bagang niya. "I don't do well on threats, Sir."
"I don't care. Keep my daughter safe, that's your job."
Napailing siya. "I thought that's King Zabat's job. Isn't that the reason why he's
with Happy?"
"King Zabat is a butler... an adviser. He can fight but not as good as you. Keep my
daughter safe. I don't care how you do it, just keep her safe for the next four
weeks and after that, she will be the one keeping you safe."
Malakas siyang napabuntong-hininga. "Happy misses you, Sir."
"I miss her too so keep my daughter safe. I want to see her again after all this."
Tumiim ang bagang niya. "I will keep her safe, Sir, not because you asked me to but
because i love her and i can't lose her. "
"Zíto."
Blaze stilled when he heard that very familiar language that means 'long live' in
English.
It's been a long time since he heard that. And the last man whom he heard it from
is a member of the Organization!
Fuck!
Wala na sa kabilang linya ang ama ni Happy pero nasa loob pa rin siya ng banyo.
Naguguluhan na rin siya sa mga nangyayari, lalo na sa misteryong bumabalot kay
Happy, pero mas lalo siyang naguluhan ngayon.
When Dominick Quinn said 'you're a Vitale' it's like he was commanding him to do
something without question and hesitation because he is a Vitale.
Like being a Vitale is an obligation and that his surname answers to Dominick
Quinn.
Mabilis niyang tinawagan ang ama na tanging tao na alam niya na masasagot ang
katanungan sa isip niya. "Dad."
"Blaze." His father's voice was sleepy. "What it is son?"
"Do you remember Dominick Quinn? Lucky's father? He called me and i wanna ask
something—"
"He called you?" Parang biglang nawala ang antok sa boses nito. "What did he say to
you?"
"Nothing—"
"Don't lie to me, Blaze!" Matigas ang boses na sabi ng ama niya, wala na ang
magiliw na amang nakilala niya nitong mga nakaraan na buwan. "Dominick Quinn Is not
the kind of person who would say nothing when he calls. It's always Important. So
what did he say?"
"Tell me first why he sounded entitled to give me orders." Matigas din ang boses
niyang tugon. "Just because i have your surname."
"Because he is."
Umaawang ang labi niya sa gulat sa narinig. "What do you mean? You're a Royalty,
Dad. That means I am too. Not that i'm boasting but, Dominick Quinn is a
businessman, yes he came from a long line of aristocrat family but you are a Duke,
Dad. He doesn't have the right to order a royalty."
"Dominick Quinn Is more superior that i am, son." Anang ama niya saka bumuntong-
hininga at bumalik na sa kalmado ang boses nito. "Don't worry about it. I'll call
him to check what he wants."
Tumaas ang dalawa niyang kilay. "You have Dominick Quinn's number? Did you two
became close on Blake and Lucky's wedding or something?"
"Dominick Quinn is an old friend of mine. I already knew him before the wedding, we
just pretended that we didn't know each other."
"You pretended?" He was shocked.
"His idea." Anang ama niya.
Napailing siya. "I'm dating his daughter, Dad." Imporma niya sa ama.
"Happy Aravena Quinn?"
"Yes."
His father let out a shaky nervous laugh. "You know how to pick a woman, son. Does
Dominick Quinn knew?"
"Yes."
"And he hasn't kill you yet?"

"He hates me."
"Oh. That's normal. I hate Shun Kim too, until he married your sister."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Yes. Shun told us how strict you were."
"Still am but i'm trying to tune it down with you and Blake. You're already old
enough for me to be strict. And you don't have vaginas so we're all good."
Napailing siya. "Bye, Dad. Take care,"
"Bye, Son."
Nang mawala ang ama sa kabilang linya, lumabas siya ng banyo at napatitig kay Happy
na mahimbing pa ring natutulog.
Happy Aravena Quinn.
Nasisiguro niyang may koneksiyon ang ama niya at ang ama ni Happy. They're not just
old friend like his father said. Narinig niya ang kakaibang kaba sa boses ng ama
niya nang sabihin niyang tumawag sa kaniya si Dominick Quinn.
It's like his feared what Dominick Quinn Is capable of.
Or he is just imagining things.
Bumalik siya sa kama at maingat na tumabi ng higa kay Happy saka pumailalim sa
kumot at yumakap sa beywang ng kasintahan.
Blaze can't help but to bury his face on Happy's neck because she smells good. A
mixture of a body wash and her natural scent as a woman.
He likes smelling her... but he'd rather taste her.
Pero hindi pa puwede. Happy has to recover first.
Bahagyang nagising si Happy sa ginawa niya dahil gumalaw ito at itinulak siya
patihaya dahil nakatagilid siya at basta nalang itong pumatong sa ibabaw niya,
habang ang ulo nito ay nasa dibdib niya at narinig niya ang mahina nitong paghilik.
Blaze couldn't breath properly! He's having a hard on! For fuck sake! And she's
sleeping like a baby!
Maingat siyang nagpakawala nang malalim na hininga bago iniyakap ang mga mga braso
sa beywang ng kasintahan.
At kahit hirap na hirap siya dahil tigas na tigas na ang pagkalalaki niya, pinilit
niya ang makatulog.
An hour later, he's still awake.
But another hour later, he was falling asleep. Thank God!
KAAGAD NA ININAT ni Happy ang mga braso nang magising at papikit-pikit na bumangon
at kinusot ang mga mata saka tuluyang iminulat iyon na nauwi sa pamimilog ng mga
mata ng makita kung anong ginawa ni Blaze.
He was hanging upside down in the Bathroom's door frame and he was bending his body
up and down like he's exercising, with his eyes close.
Nakaawang ang labi na napakurap-kurap siya sa ginagawa ng kasintahan.
Blaze made it looked like it was easy hanging upside down while bending your body
up and down.
So this is why he is fit with muscles on the right place.
Napangiti siya saka umalis ng kama at dahan-dahang nilapitan si Blaze at umuklo

siya para hulihin ang pagbaba ng ulo nito at mabilis niya itong hinalikan sa mga
labi.
Kaagad na bumukas ang nakapikit na mata ni Blaze at ngumiti ito. "Good morning,
baby."
"Good morning." Sagot niya saka bumalik sa pagkakahiga sa kama.
While Blaze finished his exercise and used a towel to dry his sweat. "How are you
feeling today?"
Natawa siya sa tanong nito. "You're say It like pasyente mo ako at binibisita mo
ako kuwarto para alamin if i'm okay or not."
"Let me rephrase that." Nameywang si Blaze, nakahubad baro ito at naka-sweatpants

lang. "Is baby feeling better today?"
And that made her smile. "Yes, Doc. Your baby is feeling better. Why?"
Blaze grinned. "Let's have a date."
It made her grin as well. "Where are we going on our date? Have a place in mind?"
Natigilan si Blaze na parang nag-iisip kapagkuwan ay bumagsak ang balikat nito at

napailing. "I ahm... movie?"
"We can do that here." Aniya.
"Dine together."
"I can just cook for you. You like it more."
"True." Blaze sighed. "Let's go to Amusement Park?"
Umiling siya saka napangiwi. "I had enough visit to amusement park. My Dad used to
bring me there when i woke up from coma because he said i missed a lot of things as
a kid. So no, not going there again."
Blaze frowned as he think deeper. "Park? Picnic?"
Umiling siya.
"Beach maybe, with a Resort?"
She likes that idea but she shook her head. "Blaze, my vagina is still in a little
pain and if pumunta tayo sa beach na may resort i am sure you will have me in bed
in more ways that one because it's just us. So no."
Blaze tsked. "So judgemental..."

Nagtatanong ang mga matang tumingin siya rito. "So hindi mo ako aangkinin doon?
Tell me na mali ang sinabi ko."
Natigilan si Blaze saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "Fine. It will happen. But...
I can't think of anything to do."
Happy grinned. "Let's go shopping."
Blaze grimaced. "I hate shopping."
Tinuro niya ang closet. "Kaunti lang ang clothes na dinala ko. I need more if i'm
going to stay here. And some of my personal stuff Is nauubos na rin so... let's go
shopping?"
Blaze face fell. "That's not a date, baby. That's a torture for me."
Happy gave Blaze a cheeky smile. "Give and take, remember?"
Hindi maipinta ang mukha ni Blaze. "So this is me giving." He sighed heavily, "when
are we going to switch places? 'Yon ako naman ang tatanggap?"
Pilya niya Itong nginitian. "Kapag okay na ako, two days in the Resort. I'm all
yours."
"Hell, yeah!" Sumuntok pa si Blaze sa hangin. "You are so generous, baby. I like
this give and take."
Malakas siyang natawa. "You're such a horny man, Doc."
"Only to you." Iniluhod nito ang isang binti sa kama para ilapit ang mukha nito sa
mukha niya at hinalikan siya ng masuyo sa mga labi na kaagad naman niyang tinugon.
Nang maghiwalay ang mga labi nila, umalis ito sa pagkakaluhod sa kama at naglakad
papasok ng banyo.
"Ako muna ang maliligo." Anito bago niya narinig ang lagaslas ng tubig.
Habang naliligo si Blaze, naghanap naman ng susuotin si Happy.
She picked a simple apricot coloured loose dress with slits on the side, just above
her knees and her red shoes.
Nang matapos si Blaze, kaagad siyang pumasok sa banyo para maligo at doon na rin
nagbihis. And when Blaze saw her, he smiled.
"Someone looks colourful today."
Ngumiti lang siya saka sinuklay ang buhok na katatapos lang niya I-blowdry at
isinuot ang pulang sapatos pero hindi niya itinali ang sintas dahil umupo siya sa
harap ng vanity mirror na binili pa talaga ni Blaze para sa kaniya at naglagay ng
kaunting kolorete sa mukha.
She put on a little foundation, pressed powder, and a blush on. Then she worked
with her eyebrows.
"Stretch your legs to the side." Ani Blaze sa kaniya.
"Bakit?" Abala pa rin siya sa pagkikilay.

"Gawin mo nalang."
Hindi niya alam kung anong gagawin nito pero sinunod nalang niya ang binata at
kaagad na natigilan ng maramdaman ang ginagawa ni Blaze.
He's tying her shoelace for her.
Happy smiled at Blaze's thoughtfulness.
After she's done with her eyebrows, Blaze was done tying both her shoelace.
"That better be kiss proof." Ani Blaze habang naglalagay siya ng lipstick.
Tumawa lang siya ng mahina saka tinapos ang ginagawa at tumayo para humarap kay
Blaze. "How do i look?"
"Pretty. As always."
Natawa siya saka nilapitan ang kasintahan at hinalikan ito sa labi at nang
pinakawalan niya ang labi nito, kaagad na ngumiti siya ng makitang walang lumipat
na lipstick niya sa labi nito.
"Looks like it's kiss proof."
Blaze chuckled before holding her hands as they walk towards the room's door. Nang
makalabas sila at nakababa ng hagdan, sumalubong sa kanila si Tita Beth.
"Breakfast?"
"We're going on a date." Nakangiting sabi ni Blaze, "sa labas nalang kami mag-
aagahan, Mom. Thank you."
Tumingin naman siya kay King na natigilan ng makita siya.
"Young Miss."
"I'm going on a date. No need for bodyguard."
King nodded. "Of course, Young Miss."
Pagkatapos nilang magpaalam sa lahat, lumabas sila ng bahay at iginiya siya ni

Blaze pasakay sa kotse nito bago ito sumakay sa driver's seat.
They had breakfast first and stayed at the Restaurant for two hours. Just talking
and laughing at each other's story before they went to the Mall.
"So... nabili mo 'yong gold keychain na may diamonds sa isang auction?" Tanong ni
Blaze, nakayakap ang isang braso nito sa likod ng beywang niya habang naglalakad
sila sa loob ng mall.
"Yes. Auction ng Mommy ni Reigo."
Kaagad na sumama ang mukha ni Blaze. "Don't mention his name."
"He's a good friend, Blaze."
"Don't care."
Napailing nalang siya.

"Magkano ang bili mo?" Tanong ni Blaze kapagkuwan. "I used it to open a bottle once
and Dad saw It and he told me it cost five to eight mil."
"It's ten million actually."
"For a keychain slash bottle opener? The fuck?!"
Napatingin ang mga taong nakakasalubong nila kay Blaze sa lakas ng boses nito.
"That was worth ten million?" Hindi pa rin ito makapaniwala saka humarang sa
harapan niya para tumigil siya sa paglakad. "What? Are you proposing to me or
something?"
Happy smiled. "No it's a gift. And proposing, well, i'll leave that to you."
Blaze sighed before returning to her side while murmuring to himself.
"I have to buy a more expensive engagement ring than that keychain bottle opener.
Fuck. I have to work my ass harder."
Napangiti siya bago hinila si Blaze papasok sa isang store na may kilalang brand
name sa buong mundo.
Blaze was patient with her while shopping. He stayed by her side, suggested colours
that will look better on her and as she try clothes after clothes, Blaze was there
to comment if it's a thumbs up or not.
Happy appreciates that Blaze openly told her that he hates shopping but here he Is,
never leaving her side and never looking grumpy even how much clothes she tries on.
And after shopping for clothes and shoes, Happy stilled when she saw a famous
cosmetic store.
"Oh..." bumaling siya kay Blaze, "can I?"
Kinuha nito ang paper bag na dala niya bago sumagot, "go on. Buy your stuff."
Happy clapped in glee before running towards the store.
After picking out a moisturizer for her hand, she went into the lipsticks to see if
she would like one. That's when she saw Blaze entered the store and a woman
Immediately neared him while smiling prettily.
Nakaramdam siya ng selos ng ngumiti rin si Blaze at nakipag-usap sa babae.
Naningkit ang mga mata niya at nagseselos na talaga siya hanggang sa nakita niya
tinuro siya nito at naglakad palapit sa kaniya.
"This is my girlfriend." Ani Blaze na nakangiti pa rin, "thank you for offering to
help me shop but i'm sure my baby can manage."
Tipid na ngumiti ang babae at tumango, hindi na tulad kanina na hanggang sa tainga
ang ngiti nito.
Siya naman ngayon ang nakangiti.
Ngiting tagumpay.
Tumaas ang kilay niya ng makaalis ang babae. "She was flirting with you."
"Alam ko, kaya nga tinuro kita."
Napangiti ulit siya saka ibinalik ang atensiyon sa mga lipstick.
"I think this color will suite you better." Ani Blaze sabay abot sa kaniya ng
napili nitong kulay.
"Agree." Aniya saka sa mga lotion naman lumapit.
Every time she would smell the tester, Blaze would lean in too, from behind her and
smell it.
"I don't like that." Anito.
Napailing siya saka ibang tester naman ang inamoy nila.
"Too strong." Komento ni Blaze.
They smell another one.
"Still strong." Ani Blaze.
Then they smelled the last one.
"Perfect." Ani Blaze saka hinalikan siya sa leeg.
Natawa siya saka inikot pa ang cosmetic store kasama si Blaze bago binayaran ang
pinamili.
And the best thing about shopping with Blaze, he never once offered to pay. Alam
niyang may pera ito. He's a Royalty after all. She met his father on Lucky's
wedding. Siguro dahil alam nitong ayaw niyang may nagbabayad ng iba para sa mga
gamit at kinakain niya.
But she did let him pay their breakfast.
Ipinalibot niya ang mga braso sa braso ni Blaze. "Saan mo gustong mag lunch? Treat
ko. Kanina pa kita pinagbubuhat nang mga pinamili ko. Ayaw mo namang Ibigay sakin."
"Magaan lang naman." Anito.
"Saan mo gustong kumain?"
"Kahit saan basta treat mo." Biro nito.
Happy chuckled. "Okay lang talaga sayo na treat ko?"
"Oo naman. Hindi pa ako sumasahod, saka hindi ko pa nasasangla 'yong gold with
diamond keychain bottle opener na regalo mo. Wala pa akong pera."
Her chuckle turns into laughter. Blaze is such a drama king. Alam naman niya kung
bakit ito pumayag, nag-drama pa Ito.
"But dinner is on me, okay?" Anito ng hindi makatiis. "And snacks also."
She smiled. "Okay. Deal."

"That's my baby. Now, treat me in a very expensive Restaurant. Dapat mahal kasi
mahal mo ako."
"Sinong nagsabi na mahal kita?"
Kinindatan siya nito. "Ako."
Natawa nalang siya saka naghanap sa Google ng pinakamahal na Restaurant na nasa

loob ng Mall at nang mahanap iyon, hinila niya si Blaze patungo roon.
They had a very enjoyable lunch. Her treat. Masaya silang nag-usap ng kung ano-ano.
Mula sa personal nilang buhay hanggang sa pamilya nila. Mga karanasan nila sa buhay
at mga pagkakamali rin nila. At habang nag-uusap sila ni Blaze, mas lalo niyang
nakikilala ang binata.
It's like talking about their past and experiences and just life in general made
them grew closer than ever before.
Yes, making love to Blaze was very intimate but this, talking to Blaze and being
bare and letting a person in fully in her life ... this is more intimate.
She likes it.
After lunch, it's like they are in a food-trip because after going back to the car
to deposit her shopping bags on the back compartment, Blaze pulled her to a café.
Coffee and talking. Just the two of them and It feels great.
Halos inabot sila ng gabi sa coffee shop na 'yon at hindi man lang nila namalayan
ang paglipas ng oras. Siguro dahil masaya silang nag-uusap at wala silang pakialam
sa palagid.
Time flies past when you're having fun.
At hindi na natuloy ang dinner nila kasi pareho na silang busog ni Blaze. Nakailang
Iced Americano ba naman siya at ilang slice ng cake. Ganun din si Blaze na
nakailang kape at tinapay habang nag-uusap sila.
Nang makauwi sila, Inaya silang maghapunan pero sabay silang umiling ni Blaze.
Sabay nilang tinungo ang kuwarto saka pabagsak siyang nahiga sa kama.
"Hindi ko alam kung bakit napagod ako, wala naman tayong ginawa masyado." Aniya
saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "Siguro dahil medyo masakit pa rin ang
pagkababae ko."
Ipinatong ni Blaze ang mga shopping bags niya sa sofa saka tinungo nito ang kama
hindi para mahiga kundi para hubarin ang sapatos niya.
"Thanks, baby." Aniya saka naghikab.
"Hindi ka ba magpapalit ng damit?" Tanong sa kaniya ni Blaze.
"Mamaya... tinatamad pa ako."
Napailing si Blaze saka kumuha ng damit sa closet. Pumasok ito sa banyo at naligo.
Nang lumabas ito, naka-sweatpants na 'to at naka-hubad-baro.
Then he picks up the clothes he dropped on the bed earlier— her sleeping clothes—
and changed her.
"Ayokong mag-half bath. Tinatamad akong mag move ng body."
"Then stay on the bed. Mabango ka pa naman."
Natawa siya. "Thanks, Blazey."
"Yeah, yeah."
Habang nakahiga siya, pinagmamasdan niya si Blaze na isa-isang inilabas ang mga
pinamili niya sa mga shopping bags at inilipat iyon lahat sa closet at ang
cosmetics naman na pinamili niya ay inilagay iyon sa ibabaw ng vanity mirror niya
pagkatapos ay itinabi nito ang mga shopping bags bago nahiga sa tabi niya.
"Ang sipag ng boyfriend ko, ah." Aniya saka iniyakap sa beywang ni Blaze ang braso
niya saka patagilid na humarap dito. "Thank you."
"I may not be good at cooking and other stuff but i'm pretty good at cleaning. 'Yon
lang ang kaya kung gawin e, magligpit ng mga kalat at gamit."
Napangiti siya ng masuyo. "Ang swerte ko naman."
"Not really. I'm keeping something from you." Hinalikan siya nito sa nuo. "Nag-
iisip ako kanina pa kung sasabihin ko o hindi. At napagdesisyunan kong sabihin
sayo."
Isiniksik niya ang katawan sa katawan ng binata. "Ano ba 'yon?"
"Your Dad called me."
She froze. "What?"
"Last night."
Bahagyan niyang binigyan ng distansiya ang katawan nila ni Blaze para tingnan ito.
"What did he say?"
"He asked me to protect you— no, more like threatened me to protect you."
Napaawang ang labi niya. "Daddy..."
"I told him you missed him and he said he missed you too and that he will see you
again after all this— whatever that is he was talking about. Though he said he was
busy looking for best Doctors for Lucky."
Happy took a deep breath. "May sinabi pa ba siyang iba?"
Umiling ito. "Your Dad and mine know each other before Blake and Lucky's wedding
and i don't think they're just old friends." He sighed. "Kung ano man 'tong
misteryong bumabalot sayo o sa pamilya mo, mukhang may koneksiyon dun ang Dad ko. I
need to know what it Is. It's confusing me."
"That makes two of us."
Sabay silang bumuntong-hininga ni Blaze saka isinubsob nito ang mukha sa leeg niya.
Hinagod niya ang buhok at likod ng kasintahan. Ilang minuto ring ganun ang posisyon
nila hanggang sa may tumawag dito at sinagot nito ang tawag.
"Track, what is it?" Paused. "What?!"
Napabangon siya sa biglang pagalit na sigaw ni Blaze.
"Wala akong pakialam kung paano mo gagawin basta hanapin mo." Sabi ni Blaze saka
pinatay nito ang tawag.
"What did he say?" Tanong niya.
Nilingon siya ni Blaze, "pinasok daw ang bahay ni Track at binaril siya saka kinuha
ang cellphone ni Midnight at laptop niya."
Happy's body went cold.
"Don't worry. Track Is already tracking it. Nilagyan niya ng tracker ang laptop
niya at ang cellphone mismo kaya tina-track na niya ngayon."
Pabagsak siyang nahiga sa kama saka naguguluhang napatitig sa kisame.
Someone really doesn't want me to see that file!
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Refresh niyo lang po. Tapos remove and add ulit. Sana gumana.
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CHAPTER 30
BINAGALAN NI Blaze ang pagmamaneho ng sasakyan at ipinarada sa gilid ng kalsada, sa

likod ng nakaparadang sasakyan ni Track at kaagad na lumabas. "What this?" Tanong
niya kay Track na nakaupo sa hood ng sasakyan nito at nagsisigarilyo. "Don't you
have a phone, Track?"
Instead of answering him, Track pulled out a circle mechanical device from his back
pocket, It has a color blue blinking on the centre and he handed it to him.
Naguguluhang tinanggap niya iyon at nagtataka pa rin ng kunin iyon ni Track sa

kaniya.
"It's Yrozz." Ani Track. "It's just us, Blaze, and you're not bugged so we're
good."
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "Who would bug me?"
"Oh, i don't know." Mar sarkasmong sabi ni Yrozz. "Maybe that fucking organization?
Baka nakakalimutan mo, sila ang nagpakulong sakin. Gumamit lang sila ng ibang tao
pero sila pa rin ang nasa likod. Just because i didn't accept their offer to work
for them."
That is true. The Organization takes down dangerous criminals that walked the earth
but the heads are also jackasses and dicks.
"Kumusta ang cellphone ni Midnight? Nahanap mo na ba?" Tanong niya.
Ipinakita ni Yrozz sa kaniya ang mapa sa cellphone nito. "It should be two red dots
but the cellphone has been destroyed. Only my laptop remains."
"Fuck!" Napahilamos siya saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "That cellphone is very
important!"
"My kopya ako ng file sa laptop ko." Ani Yrozz, "and it's still breathing so we
better go and get it. Where's Blake?"
"Busy with his pregnant wifi." Sagot niya, "hindi maayos ang lagay ni Lucky."
"I heard." Ani Yrozz saka binuksa na nito ang pintuan ng sasakyan, "come on, we'll
use my car."
Napalingon siya sa sasakyan niya bago Ibinalik ang atensiyon kay Yrozz na
nagtatanong ang tingin sa kaniya.
"What are you waiting for? A red carpet and an invitation?" Yrozz asked
sarcastically.
Blaze sighed. "May kasama ako."
Yrozz stilled, his face darkening. "And you didn't told me sooner? Give me one
reason would I continue helping you."
"Because it's very important to my girlfriend." He motioned his hand at Happy who's
seating shotgun on his car. "Marami kaming katanungan na tanging ang file na 'yon
lang ang makakasagot."
Napatingin sila pareho ni Yrozz sa kotse niya nang bumukas ang pinto ng passenger
seat at lumabas doon si Happy at naglakad palapit sa kaniya.
"Happy Aravena Quinn." Pagpapakilala ni Happy sabad lahad ng kamay nito.
Yrozz was hesitant before accepting Happy's hand. "Yrozz or Track. You pick."
Naghiwalay na ang kamay ng dalawa na nagustuhan niya. Ayaw niyang may humahawak na
Iba sa girlfriend niya.
"Don't worry." Happy smiled at Yrozz. "I'm not bugged."
Pareho silang natigilan ni Yrozz pero si Yrozz ang puno ng pagdududang nagtanong.
"What did you say?"
Nakangiti pa rin si Happy na sumagot. "Midnight taught me how to read lips

movement."
Napatanga siya sa kasintahan. "Seriously, baby, how badass are you?"
Happy just winked at him before facing Yrozz seriously. "That file... it's very
important to me. I think it contains sensitive and confidential informations. Sa
tingin ko, it's part of the reason why nawawala si Midnight."
"Midnight..." Yrozz whispered, "Knight's look a like."
Tumango silang dalawa ni Happy.
"Kaya naman pala doon tumigil ang tracker ko." Napailing si Yrozz saka tumingin sa
kaniya. "Alam mo ba kung nasaang lugar ngayon ang laptop ko?"
"Saan?"
"Bachelor's Village." Yrozz tsked. "I assume it'll be on Knight Velasquez house."
Umiling si Blaze. "No, not Knight. Probably Shun Kim, my brother in law."
"What now?"
"It's a long story."
Napailing si Yrozz saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga. "We better get my laptop
before that kutungero destroyed everything in there. Fuck this. It has been years
since i stop being Track. I'm gettingg rusty."
"I believe you can do it." Ani Happy kay Yrozz. "Ikaw lang Inaasahan namin na
makaka-crack ng code at hindi ipagsasabi sa Iba ang laman. Please help us?"
Yrozz nodded. "I'll see what i can do." Tinapik nito ang balikat niya. "See you in
BV, bud. It's Shun Kim, better prepare for war."
Tumango siya saka pinagsiklop ang kamay nila ni Happy at Iginiya ito pabalik sa
kotse niya. Nang makasakay sila, habang nagmamaneho, ikinuwento niya kay Happy ang
isa pa niyang lihim na hindi niya puwedeng sabihin pero wala na siyang pakialam.
This mess... this confusion. This has something to do with the Organization. Happy
has to know who are they dealing with and what the Organization is capable of
doing.
"So there's really an Organization." Happy breathes out, "i was right. And Midnight
was a member?"
"Former head of North America." Sagot niya habang nagmamaneho. "Naalis siya sa
posisyon niya dahil sinabi niya samin ni Blake na buhay pa ang Mommy namin at kung
sino ito dahil nagbago ang mukha ni Mommy. He was lashed 250 times for telling us a
very confidential information that destroyed a long term undercover."
Malalim na bumuntong-hininga si Happy, "and Midnight's brother?"
"Also a head."
"And this Shun Kim?"
"A loyal friend to Knight Velasquez." Then he continued explaining. "There are
seven heads all over the world. And above them are another set of bosses, the real
head of the Organization. They decide what to do, who to punish, who to free and
the whole Organization is on their palms. This is a very big organization that has
lots of connections all over the world. They're scary because each of these bosses,
so called, Arkhon, are Royalties and member of an Aristocrat Family. The
Organization funds came from them and they are the direct descendant of the
Organization founders that started In the Dark Ages. And Midnight and Knight's
father, he's the fourth Arkhon. He's powerful when it comes to decision making
because as of now, he is the highest ranking Arkhon who's active. The first to
third Arkhontes are inactive and doesn't want anything to do with the Organósi."
Hindi umimik si Happy. Alam niyang Iniintindi nito ang kinukuwento niya kaya
nagpatuloy siya sa pagpapaliwanag.
"Kaya siguro sinabi sayo ni Midnight na huwag siyang hanapin kapag nawala siya kasi
nakakatakot talaga ang ama niya." He sighed. "Even the Great Count Knight Velasquez
doesn't have the guts to go against the fourth Arkhon, his father."
"This Arkhontes..." sa wakas ay nagsalita na rin si Happy, "ilan sila?"

"Nine."
"And Midnight's father are the fourth? And as of now, the head of the remaining
active Arkhontes?"
He nodded. Happy is getting it. "Yes."
"So how does it work? With the Arkhontes?" Puno ng kuryusidad ang boses ni Happy na
bumaling sa kaniya. "Yong pang-lima pababa, wala ba silang say sa decision making
nila? Wala bang puwedeng mag go against sa Daddy nila Midnight o lumaban sa
decision niya?"
Umiling siya, "wala. There are ranking amongst them. Knight's father is the fourth
Arkhon, and the first, second and third are inactive. Walang makakapagbago o
makakatalo sa desisyon niya maliban sa tatlong 'yon na walang nakakaalam kung sino
at nasaan sila."
"So it's like a status." Bulong ni Happy. "Like how the Duke is more higher In rank
than the Count or the Earl."
"Sort of."
Happy breathes out again. "This is really a big Organization... that was why they
were able to delete the file on Midnight's flash drive while it was in my
possession. These people are powerful. And It feels like we are at war with them
because of this file that they don't want me to see. Pero yong file na 'yon it has
something to do sakin. Ibig bang sabihin nun I am somehow connected to this
Organization?"
"Yan din ang iniisip ko." Pag-amin niya. "Whatever Is in that file, we have to see
it."
Tumango si Happy kapagkuwan ay napailing. "Blazey, i don't think the second Arkhon
is inactive though."
Nagtatakang napasulyap siya sa kasintahan. "What do you mean?"
Happy let out a loud breath. "Nuong nabaril ako at pumunta ka ng Hospital together
with the Count, I heard him talking to someone over the phone. And he called this
person on the other line 'Second Arkhon'. Para siyang kinabahan bago sagutin ang
call. Now i know why the Count looked anxious. He was talking to the second
Inactive Arkhon."
"Fuck..." that was unexpected. "Akala ko talaga wala na silang pakialam sa

organisasyon. 'Yon kasi ang nalaman namin ni Blake nuong nagtatago kami sa Italy
mula sa mga naiwan naming kalaban dito sa Pilipinas. Sabi ng conde, siya na raw ang
bahala pero hindi pa rin ako kampante kahit nangako na siya kay Blake doon sa kasal
nila ni Lucky. He has the book from Lucky who contains a lot of names and locations
about this triad. Why my Mom went undercover and force herself to be with the man
who violated her. And Midnight killed that man without the Organization's go signal
that was why he was punished."
"Oh, Midnight..." kumuyom ang kamao ni Happy, "i hope he's doing fine."
Natahimik siya. Hindi niya kayang sabihin kay Happy ang sinapit ni Midnight hanggat
hindi nila naililipat ni Blake sa magandang lugar ang katawan ni Midnight.
He doesn't want Happy to see Midnight in that place, disrespected and unnamed!
"Nandito na tayo." Anunsiyo niya nang makarating sila sa labas ng BV. Nang
makapasok si Yrozz, sumunod din siya at nasa likod lang siya ng sasakyan ni Yrozz
hanggang sa tumigil Iyon sa harap ng bahay ng brother in law niya.
Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga.
"Baby..." kuha niya sa atensiyon ni Happy na kaagad namang bumaling sa kaniya.

"Shun Kim is my brother in law. Kapatid ko sa ama ang asawa niya. I wished you
could've meet them In a better circumstances but... this is it. I'm sorry. Hindi
man lang kita naipakilala na maayos sa Isa ko pang kapatid."
Nginitian siya ni Happy at pakiramdam niya ay gumaan ang dibdib niya,

"naiintindihan ko naman. It's okay. I'll be nice."
"Thank you." He leaned in and kissed her on the lips.
Kaagad na tumugon si Happy at sinapo ang mukha niya bago may diin siyang hinalikan
at binigyang distansiya nito ang mga labi nilang dalawa.
"Thank you."
He frowned. "For what?"
"For everything." She whispered and kissed him again before stepping out from the
car.
Kaagad naman siyang lumabas ng sasakyan at pinagsiklop ang kamay nila ni Happy
habang naglalakad patungo kay Yrozz na siyang nagdo-doorbell sa bahay nila Shun at
Themarie.
Themarie opened the door for them.
"Yrozz. Kuya." Kaagad itong ngumiti ng makita siya at niyakap siya bago hinalikan
sa pisngi. "Napadalaw kayo."
Ngumiti siya saka sinulyapan muna si Happy bago ito ipinakilala. "This is Happy
Quinn, my girlfriend."
"Hi." Magiliw na bati ni Happy kay Themarie.
"Hello." Nakipag-beso si Themarie kay Happy. "Nice to finally meet you. Bukang-
bibig ka lang naman nitong Kuya ko nang mag-dinner kami."
Happy's smile became more radiant. "Really?"
Themarie whispered at Happy's ear. "I think he's in love with you."
Happy let out a small cute laugh. "That's what he said to me."
"Aww..." Themarie was grinning from ear to ear, "come on, pasok kayo."
Magkahawak kamay pa rin silang pumasok sa loob ng bahay at nakita nilang nasa salas
si Shun at abala sa harap ng dalawang magkatabing laptop.
Tumikhim si Yrozz at walang emosyong nagsalita. "I believe that's my laptop, Shun
Kim."
Kalmadong nag-angat ng tingin si Shun kay Yrozz at sa kanilang dalawa ni Happy bago
Ibinalik nito ang atensiyon kay Yrozz. "Yes. It's yours. Paano mo nalamang nasa
akin?"
"I'm not name Track for nothing." Ani Yrozz saka ito na ang kumuha sa laptop na
nasa Ibabaw ng centre table at sinuri nito ang laptop.
Blaze saw how Yrozz eyes sharpened and his face darkened as he closed his laptop
and looked at Shun. "You deleted all my files?"
"Yes. Including the ten backdoors you have that is connected to other hard drives.
You can't salvage anything from that laptop. I'm sorry, bud. I'm just helping a
friend."
"And i'm not a friend?" Yrozz asked while his jaw tightening, "you disrespected me
when you opened my laptop without my consent. And here i thought that respect is
one of the rules of our friendship. I guess i was wrong. Ikaw din ba ang pumasok sa
condo ko at bumaril sakin?"
"Shun..." It was Themarie, "what is Yrozz talking about? Anong pamamaril? Tama ba
itong naririnig ko? You did something without telling me?"
"Them—"
"You lied to me?" Hindi makapaniwalang napailing si Themarie. "Kagabi ba 'to? Nang
umalis ka? You told me you're going to Valerian's home to play chess and drink some
beer. Please tell me you didn't lie to me."
Shun looked down, was silent for a moment before looking up at Yrozz. "Hindi ako
ang bumaril sayo"
"But you know who, because you were outside the building. Waiting for my laptop and
Midnight's phone." Napailing si Yrozz. "Kim, you're not the only one who knows how
to hack a fucking CCTV."
Hindi naka imik si Shun.
And then he heard Happy spoke.
"Midnight, the owner of that phone is the man who treated me like a sister and Is
probably missing partly because of that file." Kumawala ang kamay ni Happy sa
pagkakahawak sa kamay niya. "And you deleted it like it's nothing? Like what he had
been through to get that files was nothing?"
"I'm sorry." Shun said but Blaze can see it, he doesn't mean it. He's not sorry.
"Are you really?" Happy asked. "Because you don't look like you're sorry."
Gumagalaw ang panga ni Happy at sobrang talim ng galit nitong mga mata. "Midnight
risk his life for it... and you just deleted it. How could you?"
Hindi niya inaasahan ang naging sunod na kilos ni Happy.
She attacked Shun in rage.
She was angry. He can see It in Happy's eyes. She wanted blood.
"Happy!" Baka mapuruhan ito ni Shun ng hindi sinasadya. "You might get hurt!"
Akmang pipigilan niya si Happy pero hinarang siya ni Yrozz.

"Look at her." Ani Yrozz, "she fights like a pro."
Natigilan siya at napatitig kay Happy na madaling nasasalag ang bawat

pinapakawalang suntok ni Shun at madali nitong nakikita ang bawat butas sa mga
atake ni Shun kaya nagagawa nitong atakihin si Shun sa malapitan kahit magaling pa
ito sa hand to hand combat.
Happy is not just attacking recklessly, she was fighting smartly. She's using her
brain to defend herself and fight back.
Blaze couldn't contain the proud smile on his face, "that's my baby."
Happy attacked and blocked and when she saw an opening, a weak spot on Shun's
defence, she jumped, twirls mid-air and attack Shun with a powerful kick.
Nang matumba si Shun at paupong bumagsak sa sofa, parang natauhan si Happy sa

ginawa nito kay Shun at napaatras nito.
"I'm sorry." A tear fell down on Happy's left cheek. "I'm sorry ... you just made
me so angry."
Kaagad niyang nilapitan si Happy at masuyo itong niyakap. "Shh... calm down, baby.
Calm down."
"That file, Midnight's phone, that's the only thing i have from the man who treated
me with respect and love. And you destroyed It like it's nothing... It was very
Important to Midnight. Nawawala ngayon ang Kuya Midnight ko at sigurado akong may
kinalaman 'yon sa file na nasa cellphone niya. Or better yet, baka may clue doon sa
cellphone niya kung nasaan siya... tapos... tapos sinira mo lang at binura. I'm
sorry... i'm just so angry..."
"Hands up!" Sigaw ng pamilyar na boses ni Knight mula sa pintuan ng bahay.
Lahat sila ay napalingon dito at kaagad niyang ihinarang ang katawan sa harapan ni
Happy kung saan nakatutok ang baril ni Knight.
"Huwag kang humarang, Blaze." Ani ni Knight na nagtatagis ang bagang. "This woman
will pay for disrespecting my friend In his own house."
"Knight—"
Napatigil siya sa pagsasalita nang umalis si Happy sa likuran niya at ang katawan
na nito ang nakaharang sa harapan niya.
Mas humigpit ang hawak ni Knight sa baril nito at akmang kakalabitin ang gatilyo—
handa na siyang iharang ulit ang katawan niya para maprotektahan si Happy pero
natigilan silang lahat ng magsalita si Themarie.
"Stop it, Count Knight."
Knight glanced at Themarie. "She disrespected your home—"
"My husband lied to me because of you, because of this favour that you asked him to
do." Nagtatagis ang bagang na sabi ni Themarie, "you shot a friend, Yrozz, to get
what you want. And i'm not shock at all. I know how ruthless you are, Knight, but i
know you're smart too. Look at Happy's wrist before you pull that trigger. Read
that tattoo and be enlightened."
Knight took a step forward to Happy while eyeing Happy's tattoo on her wrist.
And Knight's face became filled with disbelief and confusion as he looked at Happy.
"You... where did you get that tattoo."
"My Dad." Happy whispered. "Why?"
"Do you know what that means?"
"Dad said it's some kind of a protection."
Ibinaba ni Knight ang baril saka tumingin ito kay Themarie. "I'm sorry I made Shun
lie to you. It was my fault." Then he looked at Happy, "I know you're mad but it
was my orders that made Shun do what he did. He deleted the file and destroyed the
phone because i ordered him. Be mad at me." Pagkasabi nun ay malalaki ang hakbang
na lumabas si Knight ng bahay.
Confused, Happy faced Themarie and showed her the tattoo on her wrist. "Can you
read it? Do you know what it says?"
Tumango si Themarie bago lumapit kay Happy saka hinaplos ang tattoo ng kasintahan
niya sa pulsuhan. "It's an old greek language with a small shield insignia for
protection after the words, only known to few individuals."
"What does It say?" Happy asked, impatient.
"It says... no harm shall befall to the Arkhon's daughter."
Lips parted open, Happy turned to face him. Disbelief and confusion is written all
over her face. "My Dad... my Daddy... h-he's an Arkhon?"
Blaze lips parted open in shock as well.
Dominick Quinn... Happy's Dad is an Arkhon.
Blaze whispered, still in shock. "Fuck."
#TheShield - Ito ang hitsura ng shield na nasa tabi ng mga salitang 'no harm shall
befall to the Arkhon's daughter'.
~ Enjoy 😘
CHAPTER 31
NARAMDAMAN NI Happy ang paghalik ni Blaze sa balikat niya, nakaupo ang kasintahan
sa tabi niya kaya nang bumaling siya rito at nagtama ang mga mata nila.
Halata ang pag-aalala sa mukha nito.
Akmang sasabihin sana niya kay Blaze na ayos lang siya nang tumunog ang cellphone
niya.
Nang tingnan niya kung sino ang tumatawag, kaagad niya iyong pinatay.
Helena had been calling her but she's not answering. Nag-iisip pa siya kung
paniniwalaan niya ito o hindi. Hindi siya puwedeng magpadalos-dalos dahil baka
buhay niya ang maging kapalit nun.
"Is my baby okay?" Malambing ang boses na tanong sa kaniya ni Blaze.

Bumaling siya rito at nginitian Ito. "I will be. I'm still trying to process
everything but i'll get there."
Blaze kissed her shoulder again. "If you need anything, someone to talk to, your
handsome Hot Dirty Doctor boyfriend is just here for you."
Nasa gitna silang ng napakaseryosong sitwasyon pero nagawa pa rin siyang patawanin
ng mahina ni Blaze.
"Thank you. I need that laugh." Aniya na mahina pa ring tumatawa.
Niyakap siya ni Blaze mula sa tagiliran at pinagsiklop nito ang kamay nilang
dalawa. Nasa ganung posisyon sila ng bumalik si Themarie sa salas.
Pumunta sa ikalawang palapag kanina si Themarie kasama ang asawa nitong si Shun.
Siguro para mag-usap dahil sa mga nangyari.
"I'm sorry." Hingi niya ng tawad kay Themarie ng makaupo si pang-isahang sofa na
nasa harapan nila ni Blaze. "Nagalit lang ako sobra. Pasensiya na at ginawa ko 'yon
sa asawa mo."
Themarie sighed. "What my husband did, lying to me ... he had it coming." Napailing
ito. "I already told him not to get involve with the Count's business, he told me
he wouldn't. He lied to me. For friendship. Naiintindihan ko naman ang
pagkakaibigan nila, pero disappointed lang siguro ako. Sana sinabi niya sakin at
Ipinaliwanag niya ng maayos bago niya ginawa. I'm his wife after all."
"Ayaw ka lang siguro niyang idamay." Ani Blaze.
"Asawa niya ako, Kuya." Ani Themarie, "kahit anong gawin niya, damay ako. Ngayon
tuloy, napapa-isip ako kung may mga pagkakataon bang nagsinungaling siya sakin na
pupunta sa bahay ng mga kaibigan niya at hindi naman pala."
"Talk to him." Ani Blaze.
Ihinilamos ni Themarie ang mga palad nito sa sarili nitong mukha saka bumuga ng
marahas na hininga. "Nag-usap na kami pero galit pa rin ako. Anyways," tumingin ito
sa kaniya, "how are you feeling? You must be confuse right now."
Tumango si Happy. "Medyo, pero nasabi naman na sakin ni Blaze ang tungkol sa
organisasyong kinabibilangan ng Daddy ko kaya medyo hindi na masyadong magulo."
Nag-aalalang tumingin si Themarie kay Blaze. "Sinabi mo sa kaniya 'yon na walang

pahintulot ng organisasyon?"
Blaze nodded. "But she's an Arkhon's daughter now so—"
"It doesn't matter, Kuya." May pangamba sa boses ni Themarie. "Even if Happy is a
daughter of an Arkhon, she's still not part of the Organization. No one Is allowed
to tell her anything except her father." Napailing si Themarie, "oh, God, you'll be
in trouble for what you did, Kuya."
"I don't regret it." Ani Blaze na humigpit ang hawak sa kamay niya. "Happy needs to
know who are we dealing with."
Themarie let out a loud breath. "In expense for you life?"
"She needs to know." Matigas ang boses na sabi ni Blaze saka bumuntong-hininga Ito.
"How did you know about Happy's tattoo?"
Hindi sumagot si Themarie at umiling ito, "Kuya, please, ayokong maparusahan. You
know what the Organization is capable of. Even Knight can't do anything about his
father's decisions."
Blaze blows a loud breath. "I know."
Themarie looked at her. "Ask your father. Siya lang ang makakasagot sa lahat ng
katanungan mo. At pasensiya ka na, hindi ko puwedeng sabihin sayo ang alam ko. You
may be an Arkhon's daughter but you're still not part of the Organization until
your father perform a rite of passage for you. Until then, I can't tell you what i
know."
Nagbaba ng tingin si Happy. Hindi niya puwedeng pilitin si Themarie na magsabi sa

kaniya. Ayaw niyang maparusahan ito.
And she has Blaze to worry about because he told her about the Organization without
the Organization's consent.
Nag-angat siya ng tingin kay Themarie saka masuyo itong nginitian. "It's okay.
Thank you for everything. Please tell your husband i'm sorry."
Tumango si Themarie.
Siya naman ay hinila patayo si Blaze.
"Baby—"
"Let's go." Aniya.
"But, baby—"
"Huwag tayong mangdamay ng ibang tao lalo na't we know that they will get hurt on
the process." Aniya kay Blaze na napipilitang tumango at nagpaalam na siya kay
Themarie. "Salamat ulit at pasensiya na sa nagawa ko sa asawa mo."
"Alis na kami." Paalam ni Blaze kay Themarie.
"Ingat kayo." Ani Themarie.
Tumango si Blaze saka sabay silang lumabas ng bahay kung saan naghihintay sa kanila
si Yrozz.
"Have you check your laptop?" Tanong ni Blaze kay Yrozz ng makalapit sila dito.
"Wala ka na ba talagang magagawa para ma retrieve ang files na binura ni Shun?"
Yrozz sighed. "Shun is one of the best, Blaze. My laptop is clean... spotless
clean."
Blaze sighed heavily. "I'm sorry about your laptop, man, and for you being shot.
Kung hindi namin hiningi ang tulong mo, hindi sana mangyayari sayo 'to."
"Nah." Yrozz shook his head, "it's okay. I did say yes and you didn't force me to
do It."
"And Shun?"
Yrozz shrugged. "The things we'll do for our friends, Blaze. Normal na sa'ting
magkakaibigan 'to at heto, buo pa rin naman tayong lahat. I'm disappointed but
It'll pass. Maybe after this mess, I'll ask, Shun, to drink beer and eat barbecue
with me."
Blaze chuckled. "And Knight?"
"Ano pang aasahan mo sa sintu-sinto na 'yon?" Yrozz tsked. "I don't want to judge
him. Yet. Maybe he has his reasons, i'll wait for It. We both know how scary his
father is. At may pamilya na siya. I will give him the benefit of the doubt." Then
Yrozz looked at her. "You look sad, Miss Quinn."
Tipid siyang ngumiti. "Masama lang ang loob ko. Midnight's phone... hindi lang 'yon
importante sakin because of the file but because pag-aari 'yon ni mismo Midnight.
Nang Kuya ko. Tapos ngayon wala na. Yon nalang sana ang mayroon ako na galing sa
kaniya."
Yrozz gave her an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry i lost it."
"It's okay." Tinuyo niya ang mga luha na hindi niya namalayang nalaglag sa pisngi
niya, "hindi mo naman ginusto 'yon. Nabaril ka pa nga e."
Tumango si Yrozz saka tinapik ang balikat ni Blaze. "Mauna na ako sa inyo, aayusin
ko pa ang mga gamit ko. After what happened, i'm fucking moving."
Blaze chuckled, "Thanks for everything, Man."
Blaze and Yrozz did a hand-shake and a man hug before Yrozz gets inside his car.
Nang makaalis si Yrozz, Iginiya siya ni Blaze patungo sa sasakyan nila at

pinagbuksan siya ng pinto.
Walang imik na sumakay siya sa kotse at hanggang sa makasakay si Blaze sa driver's

seat, hindi pa rin siya umimik hanggang basagin niya ang katahimikan nang nasa daan
na sila.
"I'll ask Dad— no, i'll beg him to protect you." Aniya na nakakuyom ang kamao.
"Maybe he can make the punishment to go away. Pino-protektahan mo naman ako, dapat
protektahan ka rin niya. Give and take."
"Baby," he breathes out, "i'll be fine."
"If magkatotoo ang sinabi ni Themarie, you will not be fine, Blaze. And i won't let
you get hurt because of me. Kaya mo lang naman sinabi sakin ang tungkol sa
Organisasyon ay dahil nag-aalala ka sakin. It's unfair for you to be in the middle
of this mess!"
"Baby, i promise myself I'll protect you." Ani Blaze sa may diing boses. "And this
is me doing that and loving you at the same time."
Napailing siya, "i started all this. Because of that file, someone got shot and now
you're in danger of being punish. I swear to God, kapag hindi ka tinulungan ni
Daddy magagalit na talaga ako sa kaniya. I'd been patient with him, and trying to
understand him, but if may mangyaring hindi maganda sayo, he will have a piece of
my mind!"
"Happy..."
Panay ang tagis nang bagang niya.
Blaze sighed. "Maybe it's gonna be different. I'm not a member per se. I'm a
freelancer who knows a lot about them. I'm not covered by their laws—"
"And you think hahayaan ka nilang i-violate ang rules nila lalo na't freelancer ka
lang at hindi myembro? I don't think so, Blaze. I'm sure they also have rules for
freelancers like you."
"I didn't read them." Blaze tsked like he doesn't give a shit. "Blake did."
"That's why Blake was warning you." Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga. "I have to
talk to Dad to keep you from being punish. If he's really an Arkhon, maybe he can
do something about it."
Hindi sumagot si Blaze at huminga lang ito ng malalim. At hindi rin siya umimik.
Nabalot ng katahimikan ang buong sasakyan habang nasa biyahe sila pabalik sa
mansyon, at nang tumigil ang kotse ni Blaze sa harapan ng bahay ng mga ito, walang
imik pa rin siyang lumabas ng kotse at pumasok ng kabahayan habang malalim na nag-
iisip sa kung anong magandang gawin.
Happy was angry, frustrated and worried.
She went straight to Blaze's room and Blaze followed immediately.
"Baby, i know you're not okay." Ani Blaze ng makapasok ito sa kuwarto nila. "Talk
to me."
Hinubad niya ang sandals na suot saka humarap sa kasintahan. "Masama ang loob ko. I
feel so frustrated, Blaze. I feel so angry at myself. I failed Midnight... I failed
the man who loved me like a sister. I'm worried about you and i'm mad at that
Organization!"
Hindi namalayan ni Happy na namamalisbis na pala ang luha niya habang nagsasalita
siya.
Blaze sighed, took off his shoes and did a fighting stance. "Come on... i'll help
you blow off some steam."
Gulat na napatitig siya sa kasintahan. "Really? A hand to hand combat?"
Blaze smiled. "I know my baby, my kisses and embrace can't help you calm down this
time. So, come on. Let it all out."
Happy doesn't need to be told twice. She feels so angry and she needed this.
Tinakbo niya ang pagitan nila ni Blaze at malakas itong sinipa at sinuntok. Bawat
atake niya ay nasasalag nito kaya umikot siya at malakas na pinatama rito ang binti
niya ng Ilang beses. Then she release blow after blow of strong punches until her
fist made contact to Blaze's chest.
Blaze move his hand to shove her fist away from his chest and he started attacking
her. He's not holding back, his punches are strong but she was fast to dodge and
block his attacks.
Seryoso ang laban nila ni Blaze. Walang gustong magpatalo. Palakasan ng suntok at
sipa, patalinuhan sa bawat atake at walang pagdadalawang-isip sa bawat paggalaw.
"Fuck!" Blaze hissed when she hit his chest and knees.
Lihim siyang napangiti at mabilis na umatake ulit na madali nitong nasalag at

nahawakan ang kamay niya para pigilan siya pero mabilis siyang nakawala at sinipa
ito sa binti at tiyan.
And they're both in a fighting stance again, while facing each other.
This time, Blaze attacked her first.
Fist versus fist. One wrong move and one of them will get hit.
And it was her.
But he didn't hit her, he gripped her arm, his back on her, he bend over, squat and
he lift her ... pulling her arms upward and flipped her body high in the air over
his shoulder.
A loud 'umph' escape her lips when her back hit the soft mattress of the bed.
She was catching her own breath, she was sweaty and her hands feel sore for
attacking and blocking Blaze but Happy still manages to laugh a little.
Napatitig si Happy kay Blaze ng kubabawan siya nito at pinakatitigan siya.
"I can't believe you flipped me over your shoulder." Aniya na mahinang natatawa.
"You're smiling..." he observed, "is my baby feeling better now?"
Happy nodded. "Yes. Thank you for helping me blow off some steam."
Blaze shrugged, "you're my baby, of course i will." He said before pressing his
lips on hers.
They're both sweaty but they didn't care as they grope each other's body while
their kisses becomes hungry and needy.
Maybe because they just finished fighting, the adrenaline is still pumping their
blood and fuelling their desire for each other.
Halos magkagatan na sila ng labi ni Blaze habang naghahalikan at nagsisipsipan ng

dila at namalayan nalang ni Happy na hubad na sila pareho ng hinahalikan na ng
kasintahan ang katawan niya.
Napaliyad nalang siya lalo na nang maramdamang hinahaplos ng mga daliri nito ang
pagkababae niya dahilan para madaing siya at mabasa.
Pabaling-baling si Happy habang kinakain ng kasintahan ang pagkababae niya.
"Oh! Shit! Oh! Blaze!"
Nahihibang na naman siya na mas lalo lang nadagdagan ng dahan-dahang ipinasok ni

Blaze ang kahabaan nito sa loob niya.
"Oohh!" Mahaba at malakas siyang napaungol ng masagad ng kahabaan ni Blaze ang

pagkababae niya.
She can still feel pain but damn, it feels so good.
And when he started moving in and out, Happy started moaning. She's moving her lips
to accept Blaze's every thrust inside her.
"Oh! Oh!" Ungol niya.

"Fuck!" Blaze hissed as he move faster inside her. "Fuck! Baby— fuck!"
Nakaluhod si Blaze sa gitna nang mga hita niyang nakabuka, habang ang mga binti
niya ay nakapalibot sa beywang nito at hawak nito ang magkabilang puwitan niya
habang naglalabas-masok ang pagkalalaki nito sa pagkababae niya.
"Fuck! Fuck!" Blaze moaned.
"Oh! Blaze! Oh!"
Umuuga ang kama kasabay ng pag-uga ng katawan niya at mahigpit na napahawak siya sa
bedsheet ng maramdamang lalabasan na siya.
"Happy..."
"Blaze!" She screamed Blaze's name as she reach her orgasm and her body arched.
At segundo lang ang lumipas bago sumunod si Blaze sa kaniya, nilabasan ito ng
marami at pinuno nito ang loob niya.
Napadaing nalang si Happy at napaawang ang labi ng bumagsak ang katawan ni Blaze sa
kaniya at Ibinaon nito ang mukha sa leeg niya.
"Happy?"
"Hmm?" She was still catching her breath.
"I love you."
She smiled, she can feel her heart being filled with happiness and contentment. She
knew why she feels like this. Alam niyang kung bakit ganito ang puso niya.
This... whatever this is that she feels with Blaze, this is not just like anymore.
She knew... she knew this is more.
"Blaze?"
He slowly pulled away from her mound, "yes, baby?"
"I lov—"
Napatigil siya sa pagsasalita ng biglang mabilis na kumilos si Blaze at hinila nito

ang kumot at ibinalot nito iyon sa hubad nilang katawan.
And then she realized why Blaze did that.
Blaze heard the footsteps before she does. And now that footsteps stopped In front
of their room and the door opened.
Then Blake entered.
"Don't you knock?" Pagalit na tanong ni Blaze kay Blake na natulos sa kinatatayuan
ng makita ang posisyon nilang dalawa.
"Don't you two know how to lock the door?!" Blake retaliate before stepping out of
the room as fast as he could. At mula sa labas ng pinto nagsalita ito, "nasa salas
si Yrozz. Bumaba kayong dalawa. Hurry up, will you?"
Nagkatinginan sila ni Blaze saka sabay na napangiti at umalis ng kama.
Sabay silang naligo sa usapang hindi na ulit siya aangkinin ni Blaze dahil
nasisiguro niyang sasakit na naman ang pagkababae niya st baka lagnatin na naman
siya.
"One sex a day, remember?" Paalala niya sa kasintahan.
Blaze groaned. "Fine."
Masama ang mukha ni Blaze habang naliligo sila dahil hanggang hawak lang ito at
natatawa siya sa hitsura nang binata na halatang nagtitimpi.
And while drying her hair with blow dryer, Blaze slapped her butt cheek.
"Blaze!"
Hinalikan lang siya nito sa mga labi saka Inagaw ang hair dryer sa kaniya at ito na
ang tumuyo sa buhok niya.
"Bilisan natin." Ani Blaze.
While Blaze dries her hair, she was putting on a sweatpants and hanging blouse.
"Okay na ba ang buhok mo? Magbibihis na ako." Ani Blaze.
"Yes. Go." Aniya.
Nang matapos magdamit si Blaze, tapos na rin siyang mag-ayos. Simpleng lagay ng
powder, blush on and lip-tint lang ang ginawa niya dahil nasa bahay lang naman
siya.
Pagkatapos ay sabay silang bumaba ni Blaze sa salas kung saan naghihintay sa kanila
si Yrozz.
"Ayaw niyang sabihin sakin ang pakay niya hanggat wala kayong dalawa." Sabi ni
Blake na naiiling pa.
Blaze asked Yrozz, "what Is it?"
Tinuro ni Yrozz ang dalawang backpack na nasa sahig. "I told you i'm moving,
right?"
"Yes." Ani Blaze sabay tango.
Yrozz grinned. "Well, i'm moving here, in your house. Do you have a spare room for
me?"
Napatanga silang tatlo kay Yrozz.
That was unexpected.
"May i ask why?" Blake asked, still with a stunned expression on his face. "I mean,
are you like the song, young, dumb and broke?"
Hindi pinansin ni Yrozz ang huling sinabi ni Blake at nagpaliwanag lang ito. "My
house and condo had been compromise and this is the only place I can think of where
it's safe for me to work."
"Work what?" Blaze asked.
Naglabas ito ng laptop mula sa bag, "i just bought this baby," imporma sa kanila ni
Yrozz saka may inilabas ding flash drive mula sa bag nito at ini-insert iyon sa USB
port ng laptop at Ihinirap nito sa kanila ang screen ng laptop nito, "this work, a-
holes."
Lahat sila napatitig sa screen at sabay-sabay na napaawang ang labi nila.
"The files on Midnight's phone!" Happy exclaimed as a wide grin creeps Into her
face. "Jesus Christ..."
"Fuck!" Blaze hissed. "Where did you get that?"
"Teka..." naguguluhang ani Blake, "akala ko ba kinuha nila lahat ng hard drive at
flash drive mo sa bahay at binura nila lahat ng kopya niyan?"
Yrozz smirked. "I'm rusty but I'm not a fucking idiot. I do know how to copy a file
and send It to someone for safe keeping. But i'm back to zero with this files. And
because I copied it, another five encryptions are added to the original six
encryption. So I now have to crack eleven encryptions to open the files. And i have
to start cracking the code again from step one. This will take a while... maybe
weeks but not a month."
Nagtatalon sa tuwa si Happy at sinugod niya nang mahigpit na yakap si Yrozz. "Thank
you! Thank you! Thank you so so much! This means so much to me! Thank you!"
In the middle of her glee and happiness, someone cleared their throat.
Then Blaze spoke. "Jealous boyfriend here."
Natigilan siya at dahan-dahang pinakawalan sa pagkakayakap si Yrozz.
"Sorry." Nakangiwing hingi niya ng tawad kay Blaze. "I'm just so masaya."
Blaze nodded but he still looked jealous. "Yrozz, if you want to continue working
safely in this house, i suggest you don't touch my girl."
"She hugged me." Yrozz defended himself immediately. "I was caught off guard."
"Next time, know how to move away or there will be hell to pay." Ani Blaze saka
tumingin sa kaniya ng masama.
Kaagad niya itong nilapitan at pinupog ng halik sa mga labi. "Huwag ka nang
magalit. Gusto mo sayawan kita later?" She whispered over Blaze's lips. "I'm a good
dancer, Blazey."
Blaze gulped and took a deep breath. "Why am I so soft to you?"
"Kasi marupok ka." Boses iyon ni Lucky na naglalakad palapit sa kanila.
Nakangiting nilapitan niya ang kapatid at inalalayan ito paupo sa sofa.
"Kung may kopya ka naman pala," ani Blake na kay Yrozz pa rin nakatingin, "bakit
pumunta ka pa sa BV?"
"All pretend." Sagot ni Yrozz. "Kailangang makita nila na wala na talaga akong
kopya. Dahil kung hindi ko hahabulin ang laptop ko at susubukang i-recover ang
files, matutunugan nilang may itinatago pa akong kopya ng files at hindi nila ako
titigilan. Hindi lang sila ang marunong mangloko ng tao."
Napatango-tango si Blake. "Sige, dito mo trabahuin 'yan. What do you need to work
with that?"
Yrozz clasped his hand, "I need lots of beers and barbecue."
"On the fridge." Sabay na sabi ni Blake at Blaze.
"Halika, samahan kita." Ani Tita Beth na nakikinig pala sa kanila. "'Yong barbecue
mo, gagawan kita."
Kaagad namang tumayo si Yrozz at sinamahan ni Tita Beth sa kusina.
Masayang silang nagkatinginan ni Blaze pero kaagad iyong napalitan nang pag-aalala
ng makitang sapo ni Lucky ang dibdib nito.
"B-Blakey..." bulong ni Lucky na parang nahihirapang huminga.
"Lucky!" Puno ng takot ang boses ni Blake.
"I'll ready the car!" Mabilis na sabi ni Blaze at tumakbo palabas.
Maingat namang pinangko ni Blake si Lucky at mabilis siyang sumunod sa mga Ito at
binuksan niya ang pinto ng backseat para tuluyang makasakay si Blake at Lucky saka
Isinira niya iyon at mabilis na sumakay sa passenger seat.
"Step on it!" Kinakabahan niyang sabi kay Blaze na kaaagad namang pinaharurot ang
sasakyan patungong Hospital.
Habang nasa biyahe, panay ang dasal niya. Panay ang pagmamakaawa niya na sana
maging maayos lang ang lagay ng kapatid niya.
Please, Please, God... please... huwag mong pabayaan ang little sister ko.
Please... I'm begging you.
And in the middle of her fear and worry, the phone on her sweatpants pocket rang.
Nang makita niya kung sino ang tumatawag, nagmamadaling sinagot niya 'yon.
"Da—"
"Is Lucky okay?" Kaagad na tanong ng ama niya sa kinakabahang boses. "Is Lucky
okay? Answer me, Princess! Is your sister okay?!"
Happy took a deep breath, showing weakness in Lucky's state right now is not an
option. "Lucky needs you, Daddy. I need you— we need you. Please, come see us."
"Hang in there, Princess..." anang Daddy niya, "Daddy is coming. Tell Lucky that
Daddy Is coming, okay?"
The call ended abruptly but Happy felt relieved.
Sinilip niya sa backseat ang kapatid saka inabot ang kamay nito at hinawakan iyon
saka pinisil. "Hang in there, lil' sis. Daddy is coming. Hindi ka niya pababayaan."
Nang umayos siya ng upo, si Blaze naman ang umabot sa kamay niya at pinisil 'yon.
"It's gonna be okay." Anito.
Tumango siya. "It will be... It has to be. Hindi ko hahayaang may mangyaring masama
sa kapatid ko. No... over my dead body."
Pinisil ulit ni Blaze ang kamay niya bago binitawan iyon at mas binilisan pa ang
pagmamaneho ng sasakyan.
Nilingon ulit ni Happy ang kapatid.
Lucky... hang in there. Daddy and i won't let anything bad happen to you. I love
you, lil' sis. I love you.
#DaddyDomIsComingBackToPhil 😊
~ I keep forcing myself to write only 2.5k words per chapter but 😅😅😅 i always
end up writing 3-4k words per chapter 😅 anyways, Enjoy 😘
CHAPTER 32
"YOUNG MISS!" Boses Iyon ni King na kaagad na nag palingon kay Happy na bumili ng
kape sa Cafeteria at naglalakad na pabalik sa inuukupang pribadong kuwarto ni Lucky
sa ospital.
"King..."
Hinihingal ito nang makalapit sa kaniya at kaagad na nagpaliwanag, "i'm sorry,

Young Miss. I know I told you that i wouldn't report to your father anymore but, i
told Master Dominick about your sister—"
"Thank you."
Napatanga sa kaniya si King ng magpasalamat siya. "I reported to your father, Young
Miss, in case you didn't hear me the first time."
"I did." She smiled. "And thank you for telling my Dad. He called me, he said he'll
be here soon."
King looks relieved. "I hope this doesn't make you feel jealous over your sister."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Why would i be?"
"He called because of Lucky— not because of you, Young Miss."
That pinched her heart. "A little bit jealous yes, but, it's different. Lucky, my
little sister, needs him more than i do, King. This Is a life and death situation,
while mine was just, you know, clarification and confusion. It's two different
things, and i'd been with Dad for a long time now and Lucky, they just met. Lucky
deserves more time with him than i do."
King smiled. "Thank you, for understanding the Master."
Happy shrugged. "The things I'll do for my family, King."
Kinuha ni King mula sa pagkakahawak niya ang dalawang kape na dala. "This is my
job, assisting you, don't take it away from me, please."
Mahina siyang natawa saka nauna nang naglakad pabalik sa kuwarto ni Lucky habang
nasa likod lang niya si King.
Nang makapasok siya sa kuwarto kaagad niyang naramdaman ang bigat ng mga saloobin
ng nasa loob niyon.
Blake was sitting on the stool beside Lucky's bed and holding Lucky's hand. While
Blaze and Axel was conversing about Lucky's condition and how they can help her
feel better.
And King... he went to Blake's side and put the coffee on the table near Blake's.
"It may not seem like it but Lady Lucky, she will be fine. And if you need
anything, i'll assist you in any way i can."
"Thanks, King." Blake whispered.
Napangiti siya na nauwi sa mahinang tawa ng ang isang kape na hawak ni King ay
ibinigay nito kay Blaze na nalukot ang mukha.
"You need It." Ani King saka kinuha ang kamay ni Blaze at pilit nitong pinahawakan
ang styrocup na may lamang kape bago bumalik sa harapan niya. "If you need
anything, Young Miss, i'll be outside."
"King, I'll be fine—"
"No, you're not." He smiled at her, "it's my job, as your butler, to assist you in
any way that i can and this Is me doing that job."
Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga. "You being my butler is because my Dad is an

Arkhon, right? I mean you're rich and you're just my butler. It explains
everything."
"I am glad that you now know what your father is, but," King winked, "get your
facts straight, Young Miss. You have a long way to go."
Nang makalabas si King, lumapit naman sa kaniya si Blaze. "What with your bodyguard
— no, i'm your bodyguard— let me rephrase it, what's with that weirdo giving me
coffee?"
Nagkibit-balikat siya. "I don't know. Ako ang bumili ng coffee pero hindi ko sinabi
sa kaniya to give It to you and Blake. It's actually for Blake and me." She sighed,
"anyways, how's my sister doing?"
"Her new heart is starting to weaken."
Happy felt her heart sunk. "And?"
"And the Doctors will do everything they can for Lucky. Don't worry, hindi ko
pababayaan ang kapatid mo."
Tumango siya saka tumingin kay Lucky na wala pa ring malay. "She has to be okay.
Nakakasama ko palang siya, Blaze. I don't want to lose her."
Masuyong niyakap ni Blaze ang katawan niya saka hinalikan siya sa nuo, "baby, it's
okay to cry, don't bottle it all up."
Umiling siya. "I have to be strong, Blaze. Saka na ako Iiyak kapag hindi ko na
talaga kaya. My sister needs me to be strong, for both of us. Kaya ko 'to."
Tumango-tango si Blaze saka pinakawalan siya sa pagkakayakap. "Why don't you sit on
the sofa, i'll buy you coffee." Ngumiti ito, "naubos ko na ang kape mo."
Nakangiting tumango siya saka umupo sa sofa habang titig na titig pa rin sa kapatid
niya. Nang makabalik si Blaze sa tabi niya, kumunot ang nuo niya nang makitang wala
Itong dalang kape.
"Where's my coffee?"
Sa halip na sagutin ang tanong niya, paharap itong umupo sa tabi niya sa mahabang
sofa saka nagtatakang tumingin sa kaniya. "Is King okay?"
Happy's eyebrow furrowed. "Bakit?"
"He seems a little ... off."
"What do you mean?"
Blaze really looks bothered. "I ahm, i went outside to but you a coffee and he was
there. Tinanong niya ako kung may kailangan daw ba ako at sabi ko, bibili ako ng
kape mo. And then he said, 'no, i'll buy that coffee for you' and i asked him why
and he said it's his job to assist me in anyway he can."
Lumalim ang pagkakakunot ng nuo niya sa panghuling sinabi ni Blaze. "Yon din ang
sabi niya sakin at kay Blake kanina. That it's his job to assist me."
Confusion filled Blaze's face. "Ano bang nangyayari kay King? I like the King who
doesn't give a shit about me, not this weird butler wanna be."
"Siguro worried lang siya for my sister. He did called Dad about Lucky's
condition." Pagkuwento niya.
"Kaya ba tinawagan ka ng Daddy mo dahil nalaman pala niya kay King?"
Tumango siya. "Yes."
Naputol ang pag-uusap nila ni Blaze ng pumasok si King sa kuwarto at ibigay sa

kaniya ang kape saka nagpaalam kaagad.
"If you need anything, I'll be just outside."
"Wait!" Pigil ni Blaze kay King saka tumayo Ito.
Kaagad namang humarap si King kay Blaze at bahagyang yumukod, "yes, your highness?"
Blaze mouth literally hanged open. "Why the fuck are you calling me that?"
King immediately explained. "You are the son of Duke Von Per Vitale, it Is
necessary that i address you as such."
Blaze closed his parted in shock mouth. "Okay. This has to stop. I want the King
back who doesn't give a shit. Come on, bring him back, you nut job."
Umiling si King, "i am sorry, your highness, i will do anything you ask, but that.
I had been activated."
Blaze grimaced and glared at King. "What are you? A robot?"
"No. I am one thousand percent human, your highness." May sarkasmo sa boses ni King
na ikinatawa ni Happy ng mahina.
Mas lalong nairita naman si Blaze. "Ginagago mo ba ako, King?"
"No, your highness."
Pareho silang natigilan ni Blaze ng sagutin ni King ang tagalog na tanong ni Blaze.
"The fuck..." Blaze cussed again In shock.
"I understand your language but I cannot speak it." Kaagad na paliwanag ni King,
"and as for my activation, what i mean is, i, or rather, my family, answers to two
masters." King glanced at her, "Master Dominick," then he returned his attention to
Blaze, "and Master Von Per, your father, who just called me this morning to be of
assistance to you."
Happy thinks that Blaze was shook at the information because he dropped himself on
the sofa, while looking shock and confuse.
"I think i just had a heart attack." Bulong ni Blaze saka masamang tumingin kay
King, "explain further before I go Jason Bourne on your ass, you weirdo!"
King took a deep breath. "My family's task, now my task, is to assist the Quinn and
Vitale family. My father assisted Master Dominick and Master Von Per, and now, as
my father's first born, i will also assist, Master Dominick and Master Von Per's
first borns and that would you, Young miss," nginitian siya nito bago nginitian si
Blaze, "and you and Prince Blake."
Hindi maipinta ang mukha ni Blaze. "Lose the smile, King. It's creepy."
Kaagad namang nawala ang ngiti ni King.
"So," Happy looked at Blaze, "our fathers are really connected like you said."
King Interject. "Connected In more ways than you can Imagine."
"Let me guess..." parang nanghahamon na tumingin si Blaze kay King, "our family has
been connected since the Dark Ages."
King smiled. "Yes. Since the Dark Ages, your highness."
"King." Tawag ni Blake kay King na nagpatigil sa usapan nilang tatlo.
"Yes, your highness?" Said King to Blake.
"Umuwi ka muna sa bahay at pakisabi kay Mommy na maglagay ng damit ni Lucky sa bag
na nasa kuwarto at dalhin mo rito. Pakibilisan."
"Yes, your highness." Kaagad na sagot ni King saka nagpaalam sa kanilang dalawa ni
Blaze bago lumabas.
While she and Blaze looked at Blake shockingly.
"What?" Blake asked like he's innocent. "I was listening to your conversation.
Sinusubukan ko lang kung totoo ang mga pinagsasasabi niya."
"And looks like he's telling the truth after all." Blaze said then tsked. "This is
fucked up and i'm confused."
"Don't be." Ani Blake kay Blaze, "kapag hinayaan mo ang sarili mong maguluhan, wala
kang sagot na makukuha. Focus, Blaze, and use your brain. Hindi ka naman siguro
bobo, Doctor ka nga e."
"Is that the best advice you can give me?" Blaze's words Is filled with sarcasm.
"Yes and a reminder that you have two balls. One Is the brain and one Is the brawn.
Use it wisely."
Blaze tsked. "He always know what to say."
Napangiti si Happy saka pabulong na nagsalita. "Is that why you idolize him?"
Blaze chuckled. "Sort of." Humilig ito sa balikat niya at naglalambing na yumakap
sa kaniya, "how's my baby? Feeling okay?"
Tumango siya at bumaling sa binata na sinalubong ang labi niya ng masuyong halik na
kaagad niyang tinugon.
She and Blaze was softly kissing each other, licking each other's lips and softly
biting while sucking each other's tongue.
And when they both pulled away, Blaze whispered.
"I love you, Happy Quinn." Titig na titig ito sa kaniya.
Happy smiled. "I love you too, Blaze Vitale."
Happy was expecting another kiss from Blaze and strings of i love you's but he
stands up and then he left.
Natitigilan at nagtatakang napatitig siya sa nilabasang pinto ni Blaze.
"What happened to him?" Tanong niya sa sarili.
"Happy?"
Napabaling siya kay Blake na tinawag ang pangalan niya. "Yes?"
"My brother..." Blake looked into her eyes, "please take good care of him. Alam
kong trabaho ko 'yon pero hindi ko na siya naaalagaan sa dami ng inaalala ko
ngayon."
Nginitian niya ang brother-in-law niya. "Leave Blaze to me. I'll take good care of
him. While you, take a good care of my sister."
Blake nodded with a small smile. "I will."
And the subject of her and Blake's conversation entered the room again, walking
straight to her, his eyes never leaving hers and then he cupped her face and
claimed her mouth.
Nagulat si Happy sa ginawa ni Blaze pero kaagad ding nakabawi at tinugon ang halik
nito.
When Blaze pulled away, he smiled at her. "Say it again."
She frowned. "What?"
"That you love me too."

"Oh." She smiled. "I love you too, Blazey. Okay na?"
Malapad ang ngiting tumango si Blaze saka niyakap siya. "Fuck. My heart is racing."
"Kaya ka ba lumabas?" Natatawang tanong niya sa kasintahan.
"Yeah..." pag-amin ni Blaze, "i need to calm myself and of course, hide while i
blush like a girl."
Natawa siya saka tinugon ang yakap ni Blaze saka hinalikan ito sa leeg. Naghiwalay
lang sila ng marinig nila ang boses ni Lucky.
Mabilis siyang lumapit kay Lucky na ngayon ay gising na at nakangiti kay Blake.
"Are you okay, baby?" Tanong ni Blake kay Lucky.
Lucky nodded. "Yes. I am."
"You're lying to me—"
"I'm being positive." Lucky corrected Blake.
Maingat na niyakap ni Blake si Lucky. At nang magtama ang tingin nila ni Lucky,
nginitian niya ang kapatid.
"Hang in there, okay?" Aniya kay Lucky, "Dad is coming. Hindi ka niya pababayaan."
Nanghihinang tumango si Lucky saka kumawala sa yakap ni Blake. "How's our baby?
Okay lang ba siya?"
"The baby is weak." Si Blaze ang sumagot, "but, we'll figure out something to make
you and the baby strong. Paano? Hindi pa namin alam pero gagawin namin ang lahat."
"We will be okay." Pabulong na sabi ni Lucky kay Blake. "I'll fight, remember?"
Blake shook his head. "Why are you doing this to me, baby? I told you before, it's
okay. Kahit wala tayong maging anak, ayos lang sakin."
"Not to me." Lucky whispered, "I don't know how much years i will have with you.
Maybe five, maybe less or more but what I'm sure, I'll be gone before you. Sigurado
akong mauuna ako sayo at gusto kong may maiwan akong ala-ala sayo. You said that
you will still live after i'm gone, but i know, you will be messed up and this, our
baby, when I'm gone, you will have another reason to live and not be a mess again.
Our baby will give you a new purpose and a reason to be alive and be a good man."
A tear fell on Blake's eyes. "I love you... so much. I love you."
"I know." Lucky smiled. "And i love you too, Blakey-baby. And i will fight this.
Kaya ko 'to— kaya natin 'to."
Blake nodded and kissed her sister.
While she held Blaze's hand and pulled him out of the room to give the couple some
privacy.
Happy felt like there's something heavy on her chest, looking at her sister like
that ... but she felt a little better when Blaze hugged her from behind and kissed
her shoulder and neck.
"Nandito lang ako." Bulong ni Blaze sa kaniya.
Umikot siya paharap sa binata at yumakap sa leeg nito. "My sister is gonna be just
fine, right?"
Blaze didn't answer.
"Blaze, please... tell me she's gonna be fine." She begged.
Binigyang distansiya ni Blaze ang katawan nila saka sinapo ang mukha niya at
pinakatitigan siya. "I'm a Doctor, baby, and i can't say it unless i can confirm it
in the test results and—"
"I'm asking you as my boyfriend, not as a Doctor."
Blaze took a deep breath, "baby, your boyfriend Is a Doctor, I can't just tell you
that Lucky will be okay because we both know she's not okay and what she need is a
miracle. Ayokong magsinungaling sayo. Ayokong paasahin ka. Gusto kong sa akin mo
mismo malaman ang totoo. I will not make you feel better with lies, baby."
Huminga siya ng malalim para hindi malaglag ang luha sa mga mata niya. "A
miracle..." mahina siyang natawa, "i'd been praying for one since Lucky told me
she's pregnant."
"And i think God just answered you." Ani Blaze habang nakatingin sa likuran niya.
Sinundan niya ang tingin nito at 'yong lakas at ang pag-asang naramdaman niya ng
makita niya ang Daddy niya ay nag-umapaw.
And then her attention move to the three women and three men behind her Dad and all
of them are wearing Doctor's robe.
"Daddy!" Sinalubong niya ang ama.
"Princess." Niyakap siya nito at hinalikan sa nuo. "Come on."
Hinila siya papasok ng ama sa kuwarto ni Lucky at kaagad nitong kinumusta ang
kapatid niya. Habang si Blaze naman ay tumabi sa kaniya ng tayo at pinagsiklop ang
kamay nilang dalawa.
"Hindi ka natatakot kay Daddy?" Nangingiting tanong niya sa binata. "He hates you."
"I'm serious about you, baby, and If being with you means facing your father's
wrath, then so be It."
"Always the sweetest." Aniya saka hinalikan Ito sa pisngi.
Blaze just winked at her.
"... i have six Doctors here for transport." Anang ama niya na kausap si Lucky,
"and fourteen more In Pennsylvania, waiting. All of them are brilliant and they
will take good care of you."
"T-twenty Doctors?" Hindi makapaniwala si Lucky. "So many."
"Of course." Her Dad smiled. "I will add more to assist and make you feel better."
"Axel... Dr. Axel..." ani Lucky, "i want him as my Doctor."

"Consider it done, my baby. Daddy will take care of everything." Then he faced
Blake. "Ayaw kitang pangunahan pero para ito sa ikabubuti ng anak ko na asawa mo.
We have to transfer her to Pennsylvania and you will accompany her."
"Kahit saan pa yan," hinaplos ni Blake ang pisngi ni Lucky, "basta gagaling ang
asawa ko, sasama ako."
"Good." Her Dad faced the six Doctors. "Do your thing. If something bad happens to
my daughter, i will put you all In a casket," then her Dad smiled. "But i'm sure
you can take good care of her because you're all brilliant."
As the Doctors worked with Dr. Axel to make Lucky feel better, her father went to
her and stops in front of her.
"Princess..."
Ngumiti siya. "Hey, Daddy."
Masuyong nitong sinapo ang mukha niya. "Do you hate your old man?"
Umiling siya. "I'm just confused."
"I know... i know..." hinalikan siya nito sa nuo saka pinakatitigan, "i'm sorry
about not answering your calls."
"It's okay. I know you're busy."
"I'm not busy, really." Her father gave her an apologetic smile. "Hindi kita
kinakausap kasi alam ko na ang itatanong mo at hindi ko alam kung paano ko
sasagutin 'yon."
"But Themarie said you're the only one who can tell me everything." Aniya na
nakikiusap ang matang nakatingin sa ama. "Naguguluhan na ako, Dad. My life is
simple before this, and now, I don't know anymore."
"Your life was never simple." Anang ama niya saka hinalikan ulit siya sa nuo, "i
want it to be simple. I want it to be uneventful, so you can live your life
happily. But soon i realized, our family, the Quinn's, will never live a peaceful
life. Tanggap ko na 'yon lalo na nang mabaril ka. Our past will always catch up to
us and it's catching up to you now."
"Daddy—"
"But you will not let them hurt you, okay, Princess—"
"Daddy." Hinawakan niya ang kamay nitong nakasapo sa pisngi niya. "You need to
help, Blaze. He's in trouble. Baka malaman ng organisasyon na nagsabi siya sakin
tungkol sa kanila kahit hindi ako myembro. You're an Arkhon, you can make the
punishment go away—"
"I can't."
Happy froze. "No. You're lying..."
Umiling ang ama niya. "I already renounce my position so many years ago, Princess.
I'm not an Arkhon anymore. I don't have the power to do what you want me to do."
"No." Marahas siyang umiling, "you're lying to me."

"I'm sorry, Princess." Pinisil nito ang kamay niya, "yes, i can still use my
position to get informations and connections and make the lower level of the
Organization do my bidding but, that's it. I cannot change the decision of the
fourth Arkhon and i cannot bend the rules for Blaze. I don't have that kind of
power anymore."
"No... no, what if they found out about what Blaze did? Anong gagawin namin? Anong
gagawin ko? This is a huge organization, Dad. I will not let them hurt the man i
love."
Her father looked at Blaze. "What were you thinking telling all that to my
daughter, anyway?"
"Don't use that reverse mojo psychology on my son, Dominick. I will kick your ass."
It was Blaze's father. The Duke!
"Von Per." Nakangiting bumaling ang ama niya sa ama ni Blaze, "been a long time,
you motherfucker."
"It's been a long time and you're still a dick." Iritadong sabi ni Tito Von sa ama
niya.
"Yes. I still have a dick, Von."
Tito Von tsked. "When you called my son, you didn't directly say it but i know you
want to put fear on him so he would tell your daughter what she's up against.
You're old but still wicked."
"How dare you called me old?" Her father glared at Tito Von. "Between us two,
you're the one who have white hair."
"That's because you dye your hair!"
"It's a natural hair, you jackass!"
"You're the jackass!" Singhal ni Tito Von sa ama. "When you called Blaze i feared
that you're in trouble so i track you down and this is how you say thank you?"
"Aww..." her father was sarcastic, "so sweet of you."
"I should just let you die." Ani Tito Von.
"As if you'll let that happen."
"Dick!"
Her Dad retaliate. "Ass!"
The two is bickering like an old couple. Pero ni hindi nga nag-usap ang dalawa sa
kasal ni Lucky at Blake.
"Dad!" She hissed at her father.
"Dad!" Blaze at his father.
Natigilan naman ang dalawa at napatingin sa kanila.
"What?" Sabay na tanong ng dalawa sa kanila ni Blaze.

"Anong gagawin namin if the organization finds out that sinabi sakin ni Blaze ang
lahat ng alam niya?" Tanong niya sa ama.
"Happy," ang ama 'yon ni Blaze, "your Dad can no longer bend the rules. He already
renounced his position so many years ago. He can't go back and go against the
fourth Arkhon. He's not that powerful anymore. The families behind your father
before will no longer do his bidding since he already left the Organization."
"What families?" Blaze asked.
Her Dad answered. "Every Arkhon families behind him to support him do his
Responsibility and that is save as many life as he can. At dahil umalis na ako,
hindi ko na sila hawak. Yes, i can talk to them but to force them to do what i want
now? No... it takes an Arkhon to make them move again and I'm not that anymore."
"And i can't do anything because the Arkhon i'm serving," Tito Von glared at her
father, "renounced his position without even consulting his Hippeis."
Her father sighed. "Peace, that was the only goal of the Organization. Before, it
was already within our reach... but now..."
Tito Von tsked. "Now it's more chaotic. Since the first three Arkhon's left, the
fourth Arkhon has been the ruler of the Organization. Maybe it's time to dethrone
that son of a bitch."
Happy's shoulder slumped. "This is getting more confusing and confusing. The
Organization just keeps getting bigger and bigger."
"Princess... you have no idea."
Tumingin siya sa ama. "You're not giving me answers, you're giving me more to think
about. Simple lang ang gusto ko, paraan para hindi maparusahan si Blaze."
"Be me." Anang Daddy niya. "Be who i was."
Happy stilled. "What do you mean, Dad?"
"What he meant is," Blaze's Dad looked at her in the eyes, "be an Arkhon. That's
the only way to save my son If things go south."
"Be... an ... A-Arkhon?" She whispered, stunned even at the absurd Idea.
Her Dad smiled. "Second Arkhon to be exact, Princess."
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CHAPTER 33
HAPPY LEANED in on the rooftop railing of the Hospital as she looked at the view in
front of her. Katabi niya ang ama niya na inaya siyang mag-usap nang pribado at
dito niya ito dinala sa roof top.
Her Dad had been explaining everything about being an Arkhon and Happy was just
listening. Until the moment that silence fell on them.
"Dad?"
"Yes, Princess?"
"If you're that powerful before, bakit hindi mo nalaman na sayo naman talaga si
Lucky?" Ito talaga ang isa sa mga gusto niyang itanong sa ama niya mula pa ng
malaman niyang Arkhon ito. "Bakit hinayaan mo siyang masaktan ng ganun while you
treated me like a Princess and it makes me feel guilty because I had a good life."
"Princess, may I remind you that you were in coma for fifteen years and that is not
a good life to have."
Umiling siya. "Still... nang magising ako, inalagaan at minahal mo ako ng sobra-
sobra. Pero si Lucky... bakit mo siya pinabayaan? Talaga bang wala kang alam?
Please don't lie to me."
Her father sighed. "Ayokong gumawa ng dahilan sa kagagohang ginawa ko noon, pero
nuong mga panahong 'yon, ang pag-iwan ko sa Mommy ni Lucky, 'yon ang pinakamabuting
gawin. She was violated because my enemy — the Organization's enemy— The Triad,
knows that they can hurt me through her. And I nearly went insane after what
happened to Lucky's Mom, Princess. I and Von Per killed every member of the Triad
here in the Philippines and left Lucky's Mom, hoping to keep her away from harm
caused by my enemies.
"Dinala ko ang giyera na 'yon sa US kung saan naroon ang Headquarters ng Triad. I
fought them, the nine Arkhontes— the whole Organization— fought them. We all lost
someone... someone we love and we care about but no one is giving up. But when your
were fifteen, still in coma, the Triad learn about my daughter. You. Natakot ako sa
kaya nilang gawin sayo. I did everything I can to keep you safe, after that, I left
the Organization, and I hid you with the help of the Zabat Family ... hoping that
one day, we can live a normal life and I did— we did for nearly a decade. Until you
got shot. That's when I realized that the Triad is back here in the Philippines
again."
"And Lucky? Did you know about her being yours?"
Umiling ang ama niya, "nang ipanganak si Lucky, nagpadala ako ng Doctor na myembro
ng Organisasyon para alamin kung anak ko ba si Lucky o hindi. And the result came
back negative, Princess."
Napaawang ang labi niya. "That's not possible."
"It is, if someone tampered the result." Napailing ang ama niya, "whoever tampered
the result wants me focus on the war with the Triad at that time. Kaya nang sabihin
sa akin ng Conde ang tungkol kay Lucky, nagalit ako kasi akin pala siya. May gumago
lang sakin. And i'd been asking around who could possibly do that to me and they
lead me to the Fourth Arkhon."
"Midnight's father."
Tumango ang ama.
Happy took a deep breath, "Midnight is part of the Organization. Alam mo ba?"
"Yes."
"Alam ba niya na isa kang Arkhon?"
Her father nodded. "I told him I was and that I already renounced my position
before I asked him to train you. Midnight's a good kid. Tinulungan pa rin niya
akong turuan ka ng lahat ng alam niya kahit wala na ako sa Organisasyon. Niri-
respeto pa rin niya ako kahit umalis na ako."
"And the file on Midnight's flash drive? Binura mo ba?"
Tumango ang ama niya. "I did, Princess."
"Why would you do that?"
"Kasi ayokong makita mo ang laman nun." Anang ama niya, "kamumuhian mo ako at hindi
mo na ako gugustuhing maging ama."
"Dad, you know I love you—"
"I know... but what I did... what's in that file... it will destroy every love and
respect that you have for me. I don't want you to see it. I don't want you to ever
see that file. Never. Ever."
"Kaya binura mo..." mapaklang natawa siya at napailing, "Midnight is missing

because of that file—"
"No. Midnight is missing for a whole different reason." Nagtagis ang bagang ng ama
niya. "And if you want to see him again, be strong and don't let anyone push you.
Always remember, you are the Second Arkhon, well— you will be. You are worth the
position. You deserve it because you are a Quinn, a descendant from a brave
Aristocrat who fought for peace."
Kahit parang napakabigat ng responsabilidad na 'yon, tumango siya. Para sa mga

mahal niya sa buhay. At sa mga sinabi nang ama niya, napadesisyunan niyang hindi
sabihin rito na may natitira pa silang kopya ng file ni Midnight.
She has to know what was in that file.
Huminga siya ng malalim saka nagtatanong ang mga matang tumingin sa ama. "Kaya ko
kaya, Daddy? Hindi ako kasing tapang mo."
"Hindi mo ako kasing tapang kasi mas matapang ka pa sakin." Hinawakan nito ang
magkabilang braso niya saka tinitigan siya sa mga mata. "You can do this.
Tinalikuran ko ang buhay na 'to sa pag-aakalang matatakasan ko ang nakaraan ko at
mabibigyan kita ng maayos na buhay, pero nabaril ka ng ilang beses at nagbalik na
naman ang gustong manakit sa pamilya natin. They're everywhere now, Princess. And
one of their biggest Headquarters is here in the Philippines. Kailangan mong
lumaban para sa sarili mo at para sa mga mahal mo sa buhay."
Tumango siya. "Yes, Daddy."
"This Triad, they're big and scary and they will do everything to hurt you. But you
won't let them. My Princess is smart, you can fight them. Continue what our
ancestors started. For peace and for your love ones and whatever happens, remember
one simple rule that I learn from my experience."
"And that is?"
"Never leave your love ones behind just because you're afraid they'll get hurt.
Keep that in mind and you'll be great."
Happy took a very deep breath. "I can do this." She whispered, "I can do this..."
"Yes, you can." Hinalikan siya sa nuo ng ama, "you will be amazing. King will
assist you in any way. You can count on him. He will lay his life for you. So does
Blaze. His father was my Hippeis, my protector... and now, Blaze is your Hippeis
too. He will protect you, not because it's his job but because he loves you and
even though I still hate him a little, i'm relieved that he loves you."
Mahina siyang natawa sa sinabi ng ama. "Blaze is a good man, Dad."
"I know."
"Ah, Dad..." may pag-aalinlangan sa boses niya, "we, ahm, we talk about, you know,
taking your position in the Organization, but how am I going to be an Arkhon?"
Tanong niya sa ama dahil wala siyang kaidi-ideya at wala rin itong sinabi sa
kaniya. "Themarie said about the Rite of Passage?"
"Oo. Tumatagal 'yon ng apat na linggo."
"So... how are you gonna perform a rite of passage for me?" She asked. "What do I
do?"
"Nothing."
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "What do you mean nothing?"
Her Dad looked away like he's ashamed. "I already did a rite of passage for you."
Napatanga siya sa ama. "Without my consent?"
Nakangiwing ibinalik nito ang tingin sa kaniya. "Matching tattoos, remember?"
Umawang ang labi niya. "So you tricked me?!"
"Yes. I was afraid that you would say no to being an Arkhon and I was desperate."
He gave her an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Princess. I just want you safe in any
way I can. That tattoo," tinuro nito ang tattoo niya sa pulsuhan, "is to keep you
safe from the Organization for four weeks in case an accident happened, like the
one in Shun and Themarie's house. And the tattoo on your nape, that's the Arkhon's
Insignia... it will take it's effect— the power, authority, connection,
responsibility and a lot more— after four weeks since it was inked on your skin."
Wala sa sariling napahawak siya sa batok niya, "this was inked more than three
weeks ago! When I was still in Pennsylvania!"
"Three weeks and two days." Anang ama niya na nakangiwi dahil masama ang tingin
niya rito, "and you have five more days to wait before you become a member of the
Organization and the Second Arkhon."
"And then I can protect Blaze and look for Midnight."
Her father grinned. "Yes, Princess. You made me so proud. I'm teary eyed."
Napailing siya dahil nagda-drama na naman ang ama niya. "Matagal ka nang proud
sakin, mula ng magawa ko ang una kong jewellery design at may bumili nun."
Her father chuckled. "Ah, I can still remember how proud I was."
Nakangiting tumango siya saka natigilan ng may maalala. "Daddy, what about Helena?
Is she really my Mom?"
Pinisil ng ama niya ang ilong niya, "you'll be an Arkhon soon, figure it out
yourself so you'll know what to do. And when you figured it out, I hope you do the
right thing."
That means Helena could be her mother... or not. She will know soon.
"Always take care, Princess."
"I will." Anita na tumango pa. "Siya nga pala, I remember something, kapag naging
Arkhon na ako at nalaman ko that you're gambling again, ipapakulong kita."
Nalukot ang mukha ng ama. "Using the Arkhon's power to bully your father is not
making me proud, Princess."
"Try me." Nanghahamon niyang boses.
Her father glared at her. "Kailangan ko bang ipaaalala sayo na ako ang ama mo?"
"Kailangan ko rin bang ipaalala sayo na I don't like gambling?"
Natahimik ang ama niya saka nginisihan siya. "Catch me if you can, Princess."
Napailing nalang siya. Her father is so childish sometimes. "Dad?"
"Yes, Princess?"
"I know you'll be busy taking care of Lucky with Blake, but please, if I call...
please answer me."
Lumambot ang mukha ng ama niya. "Sasagutin ko."
"Good. Because I hate missing you so much. And I hate it when I can't speak with
you. Have you forgotten that you're not just my Daddy but also my best friend when
Midnight is not around?"
"I know... I know..." masuyo siya nitong niyakap at hinalikan sa nuo, "I won't do
it again. Hindi ko lang naman sinagot ang tawag mo kasi alam kong marami kang
tanong at hindi ko alam kung paano sasagutin, kung paano ko sasabihin na niloko
kita para maging Arkhon ka. I wanted to wait for four weeks before talking to you
but after what happened to Lucky, I have to face you sooner than planned."
"Just don't go MIA on me again." Pakiusap niya sa ama.
"Hindi na."
"Thank you."
"Hey, dick, done talking?" Si Tito Von 'yon at kasama si Blaze na kalalabas lang ng
elevator at naglalakad palapit sa kanila.
Masama kaagad ang tingin ng ama niya kay Tito Von. "How dare you call me dick! I am
superior than you!"
"You're not an Arkhon anymore!" Tito Bon retaliate.
"Say that again I will throw you off this building."
"As if you can." Tito Von tsked. "I'd been protecting your ass for a long time now,
jackass. I know everything about you."
"Stop talking to me, old man."
"How dare you called me old man, you dyed your hair that's why you look younger!"
Tito Von hissed.
"I'm handsomer than you are!" Her father argued.
"I'm handsomest!" Tito Von replied.
Nagkatinginan sila ni Blaze ng makalapit ito sa kaniya at pareho silang natawa

habang pinakikinggan ang mga ama nilang nagsasagutan na parang matandang mag-asawa.
"Do you two know that you bicker like an old couple?" Blaze said.
"Yes. That's true." Sang-ayon niya.
Tiningnan sila ng masama ng mga ama nila at balik na naman sa sagutan ang dalawa.
Napailing si Blaze saka yumakap sa beywang niya. "Are you feeling better now that
you have talked to your father?"
Tumango siya. "Things are a bit clearer now."
"And?"
Happy pulled away from Blaze's embrace to look into his eyes. "And I learn
something."
"What?"
"You're my Hippeis."
"Sounds like a sickness."
Natawa siya. "Silly. It's means you're my protector. Kaya pala gusto ni Dad na
protektahan mo ako."
"I know. Dad told me. And by the way, King is our butler. A real deal butler."
"Yeah, Dad told me too."
"And the Triad?"
"Dad told me about them. Sila ang mortal na kalaban ng organisasyon."
Tumango si Blaze. "What are we going to do about them?"
Her lips thinned. "We take them down."
Tumaas ang sulok ng mga lab ini Blaze. "My badass girlfriend. Baby... I love you
even more."
Napangiti siya ng halikan nito ang mga labi niya na kaagad niyang tinugon.
Yumakap siya sa leeg ng kasintahan ng nang maghiwalay ang mga labi nila.
Nagkatitigan sila at napangiti sa isa't-isa at akmang magtatagpo na naman ang mga
labi nila ng marinig nila ang tunog ng papalapit na Helicopter.
Naghiwalay ang katawan nila ni Blaze at tumuon ang tingin niya sa Helicopter na
maghahatid kay Lucky, Blake at sa Daddy niya sa Airport.
Seconds later after the Helicopter landed, the elevator opened and Lucky was
wheeled out, Blake by her side.
Kaagad niyang nilapitan ang kapatid at niyakap ito. "Be brave!" Sigaw niya para
marinig siya nito dahil malakas ang tunog ng Helicopter. "Dad will be with you!
Call me if you need anything!"
Tumango si Lucky at may diin niya itong hinalikan sa nuo. "I love you little sis!"
May namumuong luha sa gilid ng mga mata ni Lucky ng tumango ito.
Then Lucky mouthed 'I love you too, Ate'.
Sumunod ang mga mata ni Happy kay Lucky na isinakay na sa Helicopter.
"Ingatan mo ang sister ko!" Pasigaw niyang pakiusap kay Blake.
"Of course!" Blake replied.
Then Blake face Blaze. They did a hand-shake and a man-hug.
"Ingat ka!" Sigaw ni Blaze sa kakambal nito.
"Everything is gonna be fine!" Balik na sabi ni Blake saka ginulo nito ang buhok ni
Blaze. "Ingat ka! Dapat pagbalik ko buhay ka pa."
Sumaludo si Blaze kay Blake at ganun din ang ginawa ni Blake para kay Blaze bago
ito sumakay sa Helicopter.
"Princess..." lumapit sa kaniya ang Daddy niya at hinalikan siya sa nuo, "take care
and remember, I love you so much! I love you so much!"
"I love you too, Daddy!" Tugon niya.
"Please take care of my son and my daughter-in-law." Pakiusap ni Tita Beth sa ama
niya.
Si Tito Von ang sumagot. "I'm going with them!" Then Tito Von went to Tita Beth to
steal a kiss earning a sharp glare from Tita Beth. "Take care, Beth! Ti amo!"
Umingos lang si Tita Beth.
Malakas na tumawa ang ama niya at inasar pa si Tito Von. "You still have no luck
with the ladies!"
"And you're still a dick!" Tito Von snapped at her father making her chuckle.
Sumakay na ang dalawa sa Helicopter kasama ang anim na Doctor at nakasunod lang ang
mga mata nila dun habang umaangat iyon sa ere hanggang sa mawala iyon sa paningin
nila.
Si Tita Beth ang unang umalis ng rooftop kasi pupuntahan pa raw nito si Bailey sa
paaralan. At nang babalik na sila ni Blaze pagkatapos nilang magpahangin ng ilang
minuto, bumukas ang elevator.
Sakay doon si King at ang Conde na parang wala sa sarili. He looks like a mess and
he looks like he haven't clean himself for days.
Kaagad na tumalim ang mga mata niya. "Anong kailangan mo?"

Knight looked at her for a second before looking at Blaze who's also on guard.
"Blaze."
"What?" Blaze hissed.
"I just received an order to capture and punish you for violating the first rule of
the Organization." Ani Knight.
"H-how did they know?" She asked, shocked.
"Blaze's car is bugged." Sagot ni Knight. "But i'm not here to capture you," he
looked at Blaze, "i'm just here to warn you. Ultors will be coming to get you if I
don't capture you now. You have one week to hide. Max."
Blaze frowned. "Why would I trust you? And why won't you capture me? I thought
orders are orders?"
"Yes." Knight whispered, "but I can't take this anymore. Hurting my friends... it's
taking a toll on me. I already lost my brother, I am not losing another one."
Mapaklang natawa si Blaze. "So what... we're back to being friends now? Back to
being brother in arms? That's it? After the shit that you'd been doing, i'm just
supposed to forgive you and move on?!"
Knight sighed. "I don't care if you hate me, Blaze. Just get out of the Country and
hide." Tinuro siya nito, "her father is an Arkhon, ask for help. I don't care what
you do just don't let the Ultors catch you. Because if they do, you'll be out of my
reach."
Blaze looks so confused. "Why are you doing this, huh, Knight? Another trick?"
"Blaze..." Knight sounded so tired, "just go. Please... go. Hide. Marami pa akong
gagawin. I don't have to make you feel better. That's your girlfriend's job."
Knight enters the elevator and left.
Naiwan silang tatlo nila Blaze at King.
"Something is definitely off with him." Ani Blaze na ang tinutukoy ay si Valerian.
"Yes. There is, your highness." Sagot ni King. "His friend, Valerian Volkzki and
Shun Kim had been held captive by the Organization."
"What the fuck?!" Blaze cussed again. "Why the fuck would the Organization do
that?!"
"So the Count will carry on the Fourth Arkhon's order that the Count declined to
do."
"And that is?" Happy asked.
King looked at Blaze. "To capture and punish you, your highness. Or more like, kill
you with lashes."
Blaze's lips parted. "But he just left."
"Yes, he did." King smiled. "Looks like he is your friend after all."
Bumaling sa kaniya si Blaze. "We have to go see Themarie."

Mabilis siyang tumango at sumakay silang tatlo ng elevator. Lakad-takbo ang ginawa
nila hanggang sa makalabas sila ng Hospital.
Naabutan pa nga nila sa Knight na papasakay sa kotse nito.
"Hey, jackass!" Sigaw ni Blaze kay Knight na kaagad namang lumingon.
He really looks so tired. "What?" Knight asked.
"Why?" Blaze asked. "It's Valerian and Shun. I wouldn't be shock if you sell me out
to get them back."
Knight sighed. "Contrary to everyone's belief, Vitale, I just don't have two
friends, I have more than thirty of them." Sumakay ito sa kotse nito at pinaharurot
'yon.
Si Happy naman ay hinila si Blaze pasakay sa kotse nito at ini-abot niya ang susi
kay King na siyang naka-upo sa Driver's seat.
Kaagad na humarurot ang kotse na sinasakyan nila patungo sa BV.
Natigilan siya ng yumakap sa beywang niya si Blaze at dahan-dahang isinisubsob ang

mukha nito sa leeg niya.
"I'm worried of Themarie." Bulong nito.
Hinaplos niya ang buhok nito at akmang yayakapin pabalik para pakalmahin ito at
sabihing magiging maayos lang si Themarie dahil malakas at matapang itong babae,
nang bigla nalang tumigil ang kotse na muntikan na nilang ikasubsob na nasa
backseat.
"King, what happened?"
"Three cars just blocked our way." Sagot ni King.
"Why?" She asked. "Is there an accident?"
King and Blaze looked at the front of the car and whispered in unison.
"Ultors."
~ Let's all chill and laugh. Enjoy 😘
CHAPTER 34
MALAKAS ang kabog ng puso ni Happy habang hinihintay ang sunod na hakbang ng mga
Ultors na nakaharang sa daraanan nila. She's ransacking her mind what to do, to
plan their escape, but nothing. She can't think of anything!
If she used her tattoo on her wrist, they will still take Blaze. And I still don't
have the power to stop them!
"King, glove compartment." Utos ni Blaze kay King.
Si King naman ay pasimpleng gumalaw ang kamay para buksan ang compartment at kinuha
doon ang baril sa loob.
"I can distract them with this." Ani King, "while you two escape—"
"You're not doing that. You'll die, trust me." Ani Blaze na nagtatagis ang bagang.
"Ako ang kailangan nila. What you're going to do is keep Happy safe for the next
five days."
Nanlalaki ang matang napabaling siya sa kasintahan. "Blaze!"
"Baby..." he looked at her, "this is the only way out."
"No—"
"Please? You need to be safe." Pakiusap sa kaniya ni Blaze. "After five days, when
you're already an Arkhon, come save me."
Umiling siya, "they'll hurt you."
"I know but i can endure." He cupped her face and kissed her lips, "i will force
myself to not die in five days. Hihintayin kita."
Hindi pa siya nakakasagot ay binuksan na ni Blaze ang pintuan at nang makalabas ay

nakataas ang dalawa nitong kamay para ipakitang wala itong dalang baril, pero bigla
nalang umulan ng bala.
"Why are the firing?!" Pasigaw niyang tanong kay King.
"Someone is attacking them!" Balik na sigaw ni King sa kaniya.
Ang takot na naramdaman ni Happy ng marinig ang mga putok ng baril ay nawala ng
makitang nakatayo pa si Blaze at ang ibang ang Ultors ang nakahandusay sa semento.
"Blazey!" Mabilis niyang inagaw ang baril na hawak ni King at ihinagis iyon palabas
nang nakabukas na pinto ng kotse. "Catch!"
Blaze caught the gun, gripped it then he started firing at the Ultors.
And from the background, in the middle of the chaos, Happy can hear a voice
shouting at Blaze to leave.
"Go! Damn it, Blaze! Go! Hide! Go!" The voice was screaming at Blaze but Blaze
wouldn't listen until he used all the bullets in his gun.
"Fuck!" Malakas na mura ni Blaze ng wala nang bala na lumabas sa baril nito.
King moved the car to be convenient for Blaze to get in. "Your highness! Get in!"
Mabilis namang sumakay sa kotse si Blaze at kaagad namang pinaharurot ni King ang
sasakyan palayo sa lugar na 'yon na umuulan pa rin ng bala.
Nilingon niya ang pinanggalingan bago humarap sa binata. "Who was that? Who saved
us?"
Blaze blows a loud breath. "Knight."
Napaawang ang labi niya. "The Count?"
Blaze nodded before tapping King's shoulder. "Vitale's safe house, Dad told me
about it. I don't know where though. You know the way?"
King nodded. "Of course, your highness. All the Vitale's safe houses are engraved
in my brain in case this happens."
"Good." Sumandal si Blaze sa likod ng backseat at napangiwi. "Fuck."
Happy was going to ask why he was flinching when she saw blood soaking Blaze's grey
shirt.
She quickly put a pressure on his gunshot wound.
"Baby—"
"You're bleeding. Shut up." She hissed at Blaze before pulling his shirt up and
checking his wound. "Oh, shit..."
Happy put her hands back on Blaze's wound to put just enough pressure to stopped
the bleeding when the car stopped.
Bago pa siya makapagtanong, nagsalita na si King.
"Change cars." Anito. "They might be tracking this one."
Mabilis siyang lumabas ng kotse, kasabay ni King at sabay nilang inalalayan si

Blaze na makalabas ng sasakyan para lumipat sa isang nakaparadang kulay itim na
Sedan.
After they deposited Blaze on the back seat, beside her, King quickly drove while
she, again, put a pressure on Blaze's wound.
"Kaninong car 'to?" Tanong ni Happy kay King.
"I bought it." Ani King na mas binilisan pa ang pagpapatakbo ng sasakyan. "I have
twenty cars, parked and scattered all over the city in case of emergency and this
is an emergency, Young Miss."
Ibinalik niya ang atensiyon sa kasintahan na nakapikit at mahina ang paghinga.
She was panicking and so scared but she didn't let it show. She held it in. Kapag
nakita siya ni Blaze na natatakot, mag-aalala ito at dadagdagan pa niya ang
alalahanin nito.
"I love you." Instead she whispered that and kissed his shoulder, "I love you,
okay? Hang in there, baby. Hang in there."
Blaze groaned, his eyes cracking open a little. "I-is my b-baby okay?" He whispered
in a weak voice.
Tumango siya saka ipinakita ritong maayos lang siya. "I am. Your baby is okay.
While you... hang in there, okay?"
Blaze weakly nodded. "B-baby?"
"Blaze, stop talking." Pakiusap niya sa kasintahan.
"I love you." Blaze whispered. "I hope that i've said it a lot of times for you to
believe me that I really do love you."
"I believe you. I believe you." She kissed his shoulder while still putting
pressure on his wound.
Blaze grunted then he gripped her bloody hands on her wound. "Fuck..."
"I'm here... I'm here..." aniya.
Humigpit ang hawak nito sa kamay niya. "A little more pressure, baby."
Sinunod niya ang sinabi ni Blaze at hinalik-halikan niya ito sa balikat. "Hang on,
okay? Hang on."
Blaze nodded before leaning his head on the back of the seat, eyes slightly open.
"B-baby?"
Her heart was beating so fast in fear. "Yes?"
"I know that— I ahm, I should buy you a very expensive ring before I ask this
but ... I want to ask you now—"
"Blaze, shut up, please. Save your strength." Pakiusap niya sa kasintahan.
"— Baby... w-will you marry me?"
Mabilis siyang tumango. "Yes. Now shut up."
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ni Blaze. "I— i'm so lame... proposing while bleeding out
with no ring... i'm sorry, baby, you don't deserve this kind of proposal."
Marahas siyang umiling, "no... it was the sweetest, now shut up."
"I love you, Happy Quinn."
"I know, and I love you too. Now shut up."
"Don't you ever leave me—"
Malakas na sinuntok ni Happy si Blaze dahilan para mawalan ito ng malay.
"Sorry, baby," she kissed his cheek, "I did told you to shut up to conserve your
strength."
While King chuckled. "That's a great way to make him shut up."
Happy let out a shaky laugh and focus all her attention on Blaze until the car
stopped in the middle of nowhere.
"Where are we?" Puno ng pagtataka niyang tanong.
"In the safe house." Sagot ni King.
"King, we're in the middle of nowhere."
Sa halip na sumagot si King, nakita niyang inilapat nito ang dulo ng hintuturo sa
signet ring na suot nito at napaawang ang labi niya nang makitang unti-unting
nagkaroon ng butas ang lupa na nasa unahan nila, at bumukas iyon na para bang
pintuan pababa.
"Holy... shit." Happy said in shock.
Nakaawang pa rin ang labi ni Happy habang minamaniobra ni King papasok ang kotse sa
ilalim ng lupa at nang tumigil ang sasakyan ay sumara ang pinto sa likod nila na
gawa sa metal.
"We're literally six feet under the ground." Mahina niyang bulong.
Mahinang tumawa lang si King at pinatay ang makina ng sasakyan.
As if on cue, the whole surroundings lit up.
Concrete steele and brick wall surrounded them. A long bulb in front and back,
filling the place with enough lights.
"King, no offence meant but this place is filthy."
"Young Miss," nilingon siya ni King at nginitian, "this is just the garage."
Lumabas ito ng sasakyan bago pa siya makapagtanong at may binuksang pinto bago
bumalik sa kotse para tulungan siyang buhatin si Blaze papasok sa binuksan nitong
pinto.
Pagkapasok nila sa pinto, sumalubong sa kanila ang palikong hagdanan pababa.
Maingat ang bawat hakbang nila ni King hanggang sa tuluyan na silang makababa at
maihiga si Blaze sa mesa na gawa sa stainless steel katabi ng mga gamit pang-
ospital.
And Happy just watched King as he work with Blaze's gunshot wound together with a
first-aid kit. Hindi raw kasi malinis ang mga gamit pang-ospital na naroon.
"You have medical background?" Tanong niya kay King.
Umiling ito. "Saw this on TV."
Happy let out a shaky laugh. "Magiging okay lang ba siya?"
"Of course." Ani King habang abala pa rin sa paggagamot sa sugat ni Blaze.
Siya naman ay ipinalibot ang tingin sa kabuonan ng lugar.
Steel and brick surrounds them. Set of sofa, a bathroom, a kitchenette, a double
bed, a refrigerator and a vault. Oddly, the place is clean.
"Paanong nagkaroon ng ilaw dito?" Nagtatakang tanong niya. "At water?"
"Solar. The power was activated when I opened the door." Sagot ni King. "And we
have our own water supply system.
"Wow..." she was still amaze, "and we even have air conditioning. And we can breath
properly too." A smile stretched her lips, "this place is amazing."
"I'm glad you like it, Young Miss." King seems pleased. "That's not all. We have
strong signal here too and our calls are untraceable."
"What's in there?" Tanong niya kay King habang nakaturo ang daliri sa vault.
"Money." Sagot ni King, "my Dad checks on every safe house the Vitale has, once
every three years, to see if it's still safe and running perfectly or when he has
to stack new money on the vault. He say that even when Master Dominick renounced
his position, a new second Arkhon will come and will use the safe house again."
Nakangiting nilingon siya nito, "and here we are."
Napatango-tango siya. "I can't thank your father enough."
"You don't have to thank him." Ani King, "you just have to be an Arkhon that the
families who will support you will be proud of."
That's a heavy burden and a lot of Responsibility, but she nodded earnestly. "I'll
try my best, King."
King smiled at her and finished mending Blaze's wound. "I'm done."
Humarap ito sa kaniya, "you should rest, Young Miss. I will go and buy ourselves
something to eat—"
"No. I'll do it."
"Young Miss—"
"They won't hurt me and I won't let them see me." Pinakita niya kay King ang tattoo
sa pulsuhan. "Let's use this to our advantage. You stay here, take care of Blaze
and i'll do what I have to do outside. Walang mapapahamak o masasaktan ulit. Not on
my watch, King."
King nodded with a proud smile on his lips as he handed her his signet ring.
"Here's the key, Young Miss. Take care."
Tinungo niya ang closet na naroon at tiningnan kung may magagamit siya.
Mabilis niyang kinuha ang bull cap na nakita at isinuot iyon habang nakalugay ang
buhok niya saka kumuha ng pera sa vault bago malalaki ang hakbang na tinungo ang
garahe sa taas at ginaya ang ginawa kanina ni King sa singsing nito.
Napangiti si Happy nang bumukas ang pinto na gawa sa metal pababa na nagsisilbi
ring daanan ng sasakyan pataas at palabas ng basement na 'yon.
Kaagad siyang nagmaneho patungo sa pinakamalapit na Grocery story na nakita niya

kanina habang papunta sila rito.
With her head held low, she bought all the things she thought they will need for
the next few days and payed cash. And then she went to the nearest store to buy
some clothes to wear.
Nang makabalik sa sasakyan, natigilan siya ng pumasok na naman sa isip niya ang
gusto niyang gawin kanina pa.
Go see Themarie and Tita Beth. To check on them, but she knew better. There could
be a trap. O naka masundan siya pabalik. But maybe she should try and see them?
She's worried.
Happy sighed and was about to put the key on the car ignition switch when she heard
a phone ringing from the glove compartment.
Binuksan niya ang glove compartment at tama nga ang narinig niya at hindi
imahinasyon niya.
May cellphone na tumutunog sa loob.
Tiningnan niya kung sino ang tumatawag.

Count Calling...
The Count? Knight Velasquez?
"Who's this?" Tanong niya ng sagutin ang tawag bilang paninigurado kung ito ba ang
conde.
"The Count." Knight Velasquez's voice filled her ear.
"This is Happy." Pagpapakilala niya.
"Where's your Butler?" Tanong ni Knight.
"Taking care of Blaze."
"And you are?"
"Buying some things we need— wait, how did you get this number?" Nagtatakang tanong
niya.
"Your butler slipped it on my pocket while we're on the rooftop.
Anyways, why are you out in the open? Kapag may nangyaring masama sayo, kapag
nakita ka ng mga pinadalang Ultors —"
"Hindi nila ako sasaktan." Aniya. "Remember my Tattoo?"
"Oh... smart move. Anyway, tumawag ako para sabihing huwag niyo nang alalahanin ang
pamilya ni Blaze at ni Shun. Ako na ang bahala sa kanila."
"And I should trust you, why?"
"Because I just opened fire at my father's Ultors and killed them all."
Natahimik siya ng ilang segundo. "I'll keep Blaze safe."
"Good. Nakausap mo na ba ang ama mo? He's an Arkhon, right? He can help us. I'm
sure he's one of the three inactive Arkhontes. Hindi lang ako sigurado kung pang-
ilan siya."
Happy sighed. "My Dad already renounced his position years ago."
"That means... your Dad is the second Arkhon... he was the only one who renounced,
the other two left after him." Knight chuckled, "I knew it. When I got a sudden
call from him when you got shot, I knew he's connected to you somehow. And I got so
nervous because he was a legend. I haven't seen his face but i'm awed at his
accomplishments and the things he did. You're father is amazing, Ms. Quinn. If only
I have known that when I stood in front of him in your house in Pennsylvania."
Napangiti si Happy. She can hear admiration on Knight's voice. His father was an
amazing man... he still is.
"Yes. He is my Dad, but he can't help because he renounced his position. Wala nang
balikan kapag ganun."
"Fuck." Knight cussed again. "That was my last card."
Happy took a deep breath, "no... i'm your last card, Count Knight. And I happen to
be an ace."
Knight chuckled. "You got me at ace. Let's talk, Second Arkhon."
BLAZE'S EYES CRACKED open as a grunt escapes his lips. Sinubukan niyang bumangon sa
pagkakahiga pero napadaing siya ng sumigid ang kirot sa tagiliran niya.
"What the—" he stilled when he remembered what happened. He got shot. "H-Happy..."
Pinalibot niya ang tingin sa kabuonan ng kinaruruonan nila, pero sa halip na makita
si Happy, si King ang nakita niya.
"Where's Happy?" Blaze grunted as he pushed himself to sit on the bed.
"Outside." Sagot ni King habang may inaayos sa ilalim ng lababo. "Buying our food."
"What?!" Worry filled him and push himself to leave the bed. "No... no... let's go—
let's go after her."
King stands up, faced him and sighed heavily. "Your highness, Young Miss is not a
damsel in distress who needs saving all the time. She was trained by Midnight
Velasquez who's battle prowess are exceptional and one of the best. If you really
wanna help her, lay on the bed and rest—"
"Are you telling me what to do, King?" He asked while giving King a flat stare.
King immediately force a smile. "Of course not, your highness. I'm just merely
suggesting."
Napatango-tango siya. "Good. What are you doing?"
"Fixing the stove."
"Where are we?"
"In the Vitale's Safe house— basement— in the middle of nowhere." Sagot nito.
Tumaas ang dalawa niyang kilay saka hinilot ang sentido. "King, may sugat ako pero
kaya kitang bugbugin kaya sagutin mo ako ng maayos."
King smiled at him again. "I am telling you the truth, your highness."
"Where are we exactly—"
"In the middle of nowhere, your highness—"
"Stop calling me that!" It's getting into his nerves.
Nanatili ang ngiti sa mga labi ni King. "I thought you like being address as such.
As I recall, from my conversation with Master Von Per, you like to be called Prince
Blaze."
Blaze jaw tightened as he stands up. "I could just kill you right now. No one will
know... no one will know..."
"Are you sure you should be standing, your highness?" Kumunot ang nuo ni King, "I
think you should rest."
"I'm fine. Hindi naman masakit masyado. I can endure the pain."
Tumango-tango si King saka umupo ito sa pang-apatang mesa na nasa gilid at may
inilapag na card deck sa ibabaw ng mesa. "Do you play cards, your highness?"
"Fuck you." Sagot niya bago naglakad palapit sa lemesa na kinauupuan nito at umupo
sa kaharap nitong upuan. "I'm good at cards."
"Good. Let's play."
Blaze didn't know if King asked to play cards to pass the time or take his mind off
from the pain, but it worked.
King tsked. "Even in your state right now, you still manage to beat me three
times."
"Because i'm fucking awesome." Pagmamalaki niya.
King smiled and started distributing cards at each other when they both heard a
metal door opening and a car's engine.
"Oh, fuck!" King cussed as he quickly gathers the scattered cards on the table,
"oh, fuck! Young Miss hates gambling in any form! Oh, fuck! We're so dead!"
They can now hear footsteps on the stairs.
"You want a happy girlfriend?" King asked him.
Mabilis syang tumango.
"Help me dispose of this shit!"
Kahit masakit ang tagiliran tumulong siya sa pamumulot ng cards na nagkalat sa mesa
saka mabilis nila iyong itinapon ni King sa basurahan at sabay silang humarap kay
Happy na natigilan at napakunot ang nuo ng makita ang hitsura nilang dalawa ni
King.
"What are you two doing?" May pagtataka at kuryusidad na tanong ni Happy sa
kanilang dalawa ni King. "You two okay?"
Nagkatinginan muna sila ni King bago sabay na sumagot.
"Nothing." He answered.
"We're cleaning." Ani King.
Nagkatinginan sila ulit ng magkaiba ang sagot nila.
"We're cleaning." Ulit niyang sagot.
"We're doing nothing." Ani King.
Tiningnan niya ng masama ang katabi. "Shut up."
"Yes, your highness."
Napailing lang sa kanila si Happy at inilapag nito ang mga dalang cellophane sa
ibabaw ng mesa at nilapitan siya saka sinuri ang sugat niya na may takip na gauze.
Then she looked up at him with a soft smile on her lips, "how's my baby feeling?"
That put a smile on Blaze's lips before he grimaced and pretended that his wound
hurt likes hell. "It's very painful, baby. I need some hugs and kisses."
King coughed. "Lying." He coughed again. "He's a liar."
Blaze glared at King. "You wanna die?"
King cleared his throat and smiled at Happy, "he's in a severe pain, Young Miss. He
needs you more than anything in this world."
Blaze force a smile for King. "Thanks, jackass."
King murmured. "Dick."
"What did you say?" Nanghahamon na tanong niya kay King.
Happy shook her head and tsked. "Stop arguing with King. Come on..." giniya niya
ito patungo sa kama at maingat na tinulungang makahiga. "There... rest. Dapat
nagpahinga ka nalang at hindi na tumayo."
"Nakapagpahinga naman ako." Aniya ng makahiga sa kama. "I just woke up. Thanks to
this very comfortable bed."
Kumunot ang nuo ni Happy at tumingin ito sa steel table na naroon. "When I left you
were there..."
Kununot din ang nuo niya. "Then why did I woke up here?" Tumuon ang mata niya sa
tanging salarin na naisip niya, "King, please tell me you didn't carry me."
King smiled at him. "Then I won't tell you that I carried you bridal style, your
highness."
"Fuck you!" Sigaw niya ng King na tumango at ngumiti lang. Blaze tsked. "God! He's
so annoying."
Happy chuckled. "Well, that annoying man save our asses today."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga at tinitigan ang kasintahan. "Happy?"
Happy stared back at him. "Hmm?"
"Will you marry me?" Lakas loob niyang tanong ulit.
Baka kasi nagdi-dileryo lang siya nuong narinig niya itong umu-o.
Happy chuckled. "Proposing to me twice in a day... kikiligin na ba ako?"
Mahina siyang natawa pero nani-nerbiyos naman. "I just wanna hear you say yes and
don't punch me this time."
Happy smiled at him. "Yes, Blaze and i'm sorry about punching you. Ngayon, ikaw
naman ang sumagot, how are you feeling?"
"It hurts. So much." He pouted his lips. "I need a kiss to make me feel better."
King cough loudly as he says 'liar'.

Hindi niya pinansin ang asungot saka sinapo ang batok ng kasintahan ng bumaba ang
mga labi nito para angkinin ang mga labi niya.
He cupped Happy's nape while their tongue battled in sync and groans of pleasure
escaped their lips.
When Happy pulled away, she asked. "May kailangan ka pa?"
Tumango siya. "A hug."
King coughed again while saying 'liar'.
Happy embraced him carefully. When King looked at them, he stuck out his tongue at
King. He knew it's childish but King is so annoying.
"Okay na?" Tanong sa kaniya ni Happy habang hinahalik-halikan ang baba niya habang
yakap pa rin siya.
"Kiss me?" Ungot niya ulit.
Natatawang napailing si Happy saka hinalikan siya sa mga labi, bago pinaglandas ang
labi nito sa leeg niya na umani ng mahinang ungol mula sa kaniya.
Happy chuckled before dropping three kisses on his lips. "Even wounded, you're
still horny."
"Yes." Hinabol niya ang labi nito para halikan pero nakalayo na ito. "Come back
here... kiss me again, baby. Please? Kiss me again? I love you."
Happy smiled at him. "I love you too but i'm not kissing you again." Tinapik nito
ang pisngi niya. "Pahinga ka para makabawi ka kaagad ng lakas. I need you at full
strength in five days, Blazey."
"I know." Aniya.
Happy said she wouldn't kiss him again, but she did and she whispered 'I love you'
over his lips.
"Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" He asked.
Tumawa lang si Happy saka iniwan siya sa kama at lumapit kay King.
And Blaze just watched Happy and King work.
Tinatabi ni King ang mga pinamili ni Happy at nagluluto naman si Happy para sa
kanila.
"King, don't touch my fiancée!" Sigaw niya kay King ng makitang nahawakan nito ang
kamay ni Happy ng may-iabot dito si Happy na basura.
"Yes, you're highness." Puno ng sarkasmo na sagot ni King saka tinulungan nito si
Happy na magluto.
Nang nakapaghain na ang dalawa, inalalayan siya ni Happy patayo at paupo sa hapag-
kainan.
Si King naman ay inihanda ang pinggan niya, nilagyan ng kanin at ulam at pinagsalin
pa siya ng tubig sa baso.
"King, i'm not an invalid."
"But you are." Nakangising sagot sa kaniya ni King at kaagad na lumayo sa kaniya
takot na baka patayin niya.
Blaze tsked. "One of this days, King, I will bury you alive and—"
Happy kissed him, silencing him.
"Blazey, stop talking and start eating."
Blaze silently nodded and started eating together with Happy and King. After the
meal, he took a deep breath and spoke.
"Okay. Let's have a meeting. What do we know so far?"
Happy answered. "Tita Beth and Bailey is safe. Yrozz is still in the mansion and
Themarie and her kids are also safe. Oh! And another set of Ultors were sent to
catch you."
"How did you know that?" Kunot ang nuo niyang tanong.
"Knight called his phone." Tinuro nito si King, "sabi niya you slipped the number
on his pocket."
Tumango si King. "I did when he said that he's not gonna catch and punish my
highness."
Nasapo niya ang nuo bago tiningnan ng masama si King. "King, stop calling me that
and cut the word my before the highness. I am not yours! I am Happy's!"
"Oh, yes, because you are Young Miss ma'bitch."
His took a deep breath, "King?"
King smiled at him, "yes, your highness?"
Itinaas niya ang tinidor at humigpit ang hawak niya dun. "Do you want me to fork
your neck? Because I can do it."
Pasimpleng napahawak si King sa leeg nito saka parang humihingi ng tulong na

tumingin ito kay Happy. "Young Miss, he's bullying me."
Pinaglipat-lipat ni Happy ang tingin sa kaniya at kay King bago naiiling na tumayo.
"Kids."
Sumunod ang mga mata nila ni King kay Happy na kumuha ng damit sa isa sa mga
shopping bag nitong dala kanina nang dumating ito at pumasok ng banyo.
Then King looked at him. "I think we angered her."
He glared at King. "You think?!"
"Yeah. That's what I think."
Blaze tsked. "Next time, just let me bully you. You're my butler after all."
Tumayo siya saka paika-ikang lumapit sa lababo para maglinis ng kamay at braso saka
naghilamos pagkatapos.
Akmang maghahanap siya ng pangtuyo sa basang mukha ng dumaan sa harapan niya si
King at binigyan siya ng tuwalya na selyado pa sa loob ng cellophane.
Damn. This safe house is really complete with things they need.
Pagkatapos niyang tuyuin ang mukha, braso at kamay, isinabit niya ang tuwalya sa
upuan sa hapag-kainan at bumalik sa pagkakahiga sa kama para magpahinga.
He needs his full strength if he wants to protect his baby.
Maingat siyang huminga ng malalim at napatingin kay King na naghuhugas ng

pinagkainan nila.
Tumaas ang mga kilay niya.
A rich guy... no, not just rich but the owner of a Business Empire is washing the
dishes and he happens to be his butler.
The world is so fucked up.
Ipinikit niya ang mga mata habang pinakikinggan ang paligid.
Tapos nang maghugas si King at nahiga ito sa sofa, ilang metro ang layo sa kama,
samantalang bumukas na ang pinto ng banyo at naglalakad na patungong kama si Happy
pagkatapos nitong patayin ang ilaw.
Blaze inwardly groan when Happy lay beside him and smelled her natural scent.
Goodness God... have mercy on me.
Kinumotan siya nito bago kinumotan ang sarili at maingat na yumakap sa kaniya.
"Let's rest." Bulong nito.
Blaze just groaned and started counting sheep in his head but it's not working.
Nothing is working.
So he did what he wanted.
Iginiya niya patalikod sa kaniya ang dalaga at niyakap ito mula sa likuran at
sinapo ang dibdib nito.
"Blaze!" Pabulong na sigaw sa kaniya ni Happy. "Stop it! Nandiyan lang si King sa
sofa."
"He'll never know. He's meters away from us." Bulong niya sa tainga nito habang
hinahalikan 'yon. "Just don't moan."
Hindi na niya hinayaan pang makahindi ang kasintahan. Ipinasok niya ang kamay sa
sweatpants nitong suot at sinapo ang pagkababae niya.
Happy actually gasped as he slid one of his finger inside her while the others are
playing with her clït.
"Blaze..." pabulong nitong ungol habang gumagalaw na ang balakang para salubungin
ang galaw niya. "Blaze... Oh..."
He slid another finger inside her while kissing the back of her ear, her neck,
shoulder and nape. Pinaglalandas niya ang dulo ng dila sa balat nito na alam niyang
gustong-gusto nito.
Gumagalaw ang balakang ni Happy na tumihaya ito ng higa habang nakabuka ang mga
hita at nagtagpo ang labi nila at mapusok na naghalikan.
At sa madilim na safe house na 'yon, pinaligaya niya ang kasintahan hanggang sa

labasan ito at inangkin niya ito ng patalikod habang nakahiga silang patagilid na
dalawa.
There are no loud moans to prove the enjoyable pleasure but he knew that he and
Happy enjoyed it.
Especially when they cum... together.
~ Enjoy 😘😘
CHAPTER 35
NAPALINGON SI Blaze sa hagdanan ng marinig ang yabag na nanggagaling dun habang

nililinis niya ang baril at nilalagyan nang bala ang magazine. Si King ang
bumababa. Bumuntong hininga siya at tumuon ang tingin niya sa kama kung saan
mahimbing nang natutulog si Happy.
Natulog ito kaagad dahil siguro napagod sa sparring nila kaninang hapon. Oo,
magaling itong makipaglaban pero kailangan pa nitong mas maging magaling. Hindi
biro ang makakalaban nito, at tutulungan niya itong mas mahasa pa lalo ang galing
sa pakikipaglaban.
He is not just her fiancé, he is also her protector and it's part of his job to
hone her skills in combat and trust her not to get hurt.
Ibinalik niya ang atensiyon sa baril na hawak at pinagpatuloy ang paglilinis niyon.
Thankfully, this place is not just safe house, it also has guns and bullets stacked
on a secret door behind the vault.
He discovered it yesterday when he and Happy was counting the money inside the
vault.
"Bakit lumabas ka na naman ng dis-oras ng gabi?" Tanong ni Blaze kay King na

kabababa lang ng hagdan. "Don't you know that smoking Is bad for your health? Trust
me, i'm a Doctor."
King chuckled before dropping himself on the sofa opposite to him. "Yes. I do know
that but second hand smoke is also dangerous they say. I can't let my masters die
now, can i?"
Blaze tsked and put the bullets on the magazine before holding the gun tight and
pointing it at King who just looked at him. "I have a question."
King shrugged. "You don't need my permission to ask, i am your butler."
Ibinaba niya ang baril na hawak saka inilapag Iyon sa centre table. "Why?"
King frowned. "Why what?"
"Why become a butler to me and Happy?" Yon talaga ang tanong niya na wala siyang
maisagot, "I mean, you are King Zabat, heir to a Business Empire and it's just
unheard of. I mean, I know a butler who's also rich but he has a reason. His master
saved him that's why he's loyal. While you... I can't figure you out and it makes
me uneasy around you."
King nodded like he understood where his question was coming from. "When i was a
teen, I saw Dad running errands for Master Von Per and Master Dominick. He always
said that it's important, that's its for the best interest of all. Dad is always
busy doing their bidding, he barely has time left for me and my Mom, and i promise
myself that i would never be like him. That i would never do anyone's bidding.
Never."
Tumaas ang mga kilay niya habang nakatingin dito. "What happened then? You're doing
my bidding now."
"Well, shit happened." King chuckled nonchalantly. "I got into some some bad stuff
with bad people. Drugs, gambling, drinking, stealing, etc ... i have so many
priors."
Hindi makapaniwalang napatitig siya kay King, "you were a juvenile?"
"You could say that." King chuckled. "The Police calls my record a resume... a
perfect resume to prison. The Police said that a time will come that my Dad can no
longer protect me. And i told him that that would be my wish too."
"I assume you didn't get your wish." Aniya.
King smiled and shook his head. "Every time i got into trouble, Dad always pulls me
away, i'm always arrested but i was never convicted."
"You're lucky."
King let out a small laugh. "Yeah. And then few years later, I was twenty-three
when someone decided to take me away from home."
Napatigil si Blaze sa paglilinis ng isa pang baril na hawak at napatingin kay King.
"Na-kidnap ka?"
Tumango si King. "Me and Mom. And i couldn't even shout for help or fought them to
save Mom because i was so fucking high. In my head, I thought they'll ask money and
we'll be back home in a jiffy, but they didn't ask for money, they asked for Dad's
life and a lot of Information to spare me and Mom."
His lips parted. "Let me guess, it has something to do with the Org.?"
King nodded. "Dad didn't break though and I saw those monsters ripped my mom's
dress in front of me and Dad and they were laughing like it's nothing. Like my mom
is not screaming for help and not begging for mercy." Gumalaw ang panga nito, "i
already lost my hope, i already accepted that we're all gonna die there and it's my
fault, but out of nowhere, men came and rescued us. They were badasses." King
smile then it turns Into a chuckle. Admiration is clear on his face as he talks
about the men who saved his family. "They fight so skillfully and they kill those
men who tried to violate my mother like nobody's business. The other man, even took
a bullet for me and defended me with his life
"I wanted to see their faces, to thank them— to thank him, not just for saving me
but for saving my Mom, but they're wearing face masks so, yeah... no luck there.
But i remember what that man said to me before he left... he said 'don't you know
that doing drugs is bad for your health? Trust me. I'm a Doctor'."
Blaze chuckled when he remembered saying the same thing to everyone he knew who's
doing drugs back at the time. "Well, whoever that man was, he's a genius."
King laughed. "Yeah. I guess. After that, i keep asking around if someone had seen
these men who saved my family and a week later, Dad called me to his office and
told me to stop asking around. I asked why and he said because he knew those men. I
got so excited. I asked Dad who they are. But Dad replied, 'you're not worthy to be
in the same room with them'. That was harsh but... it was a wake up call for me.
"I mean, that man took a bullet for me, he was limping when he left because he save
me, a jackass who had done nothing In his life but messed up and fucked up. I
didn't deserve to be saved but that man, he thought i was worth saving. I owe that
man my life, he gave me a second chance, a chance to redeem myself. And i did. I
pulled my self together, i stopped drinking and doing drugs and i enrolled myself
Into self-defence class and I spent half of my week In the shooting range, learning
how to shoot."
"Geez, King, you idolize that man too much." Blaze tsked, "baka niligtas ka lang
niya kasi inutusan siya? Baka myembro ng organisasyon 'yon kasi kilala pala ng
Daddy mo."
"There's that but i didn't see it like that." King looks so earnest. "In my own
perspective, that man saved me and someday, i will thank him, face to face, him,
with no mask on, and me, proud of what i have become."
Blaze chucked. "Nahanap mo ba ang nagligtas sayo? Napasalamatan mo na? I assumed

that you're Dad finally sees you as worthy. I mean, you're doing his job now."
Umayos ng upo si King saka bumuga ng malakas na hininga. "Two years after i clean
myself up, Dad told me to pack some clothes. He said that we will go visit a
extended family. Dad brought me to a club where drugs, liquor and women are
everywhere. I thought he was testing me if i have change but he pointed a man and
told me 'he was the one who took the bullet for you, son' and I laughed because
apparently, the man i put In a pedestal Is a drug dealer, a pimp, a killer and just
bad, very bad man."
Blaze grimaced. "Man... that was fucked up. Who is that guy? Maybe he was hired to
save you... money and all that, you know. Apparently, the world revolves around
money these days."
"I thought about that," King sighed, "but however bad he is, he still saved my
life. Nothing can change that. Even if its for the money, i still owed him my life.
So I faced Dad and told him 'i don't care who and what he is, i'm thanking him
because he saved my life'. Dad actually smiled... it's the first time he looked at
me proudly and he said that i'm ready."
Blaze frowned. "Meaning?"
"Meaning that i'm old enough to see the truth behind every masks. Yes, that man was
a bad man from the outside but he did saved me and others too." Ani King, "Dad
taught me everything he knows after that, explained to me why he does things, why
he is a butler to Master that, explained to me why he does things, why he is a
butler to Master Dominick and Von Per. How Important he Is to both families. Why is
It necessary for me to take his place... to be like him, a loyal servant, to
continue the family's legacy. I am a Zabat, it's in my blood to assist the Quinn
and the Vitale for the greater good... Our ancestors, they are best of friends, our
grandfather are inseparable, our fathers, they are brother in arms, us... I don't
know yet. Maybe time will tell if we will become friends too. Who knows..."
Napatango-tango siya. "So... did you get to say thank you to that man who saved
you?"
Umiling si King. "I feel like it wasn't the right time. He was In the middle of
something back then but i promised myself that i will someday."
Napatango-tango ulit siya. "Good thing you pulled yourself together." He assembled
the gun, "wala sana akong susuyuin ngayon na ikuha ako ng beer sa ref kasi
tinatamad ako."
Napailing si King saka ikinuha nga siya ng beer sa ref at bukas na iyon ng ibigay
nito sa kaniya.
"Hindi ako magpapasalamat kasi marami pa akong iuutos sayo sa mga susunod na araw,
buwan at taon."
King just grunted as he sat back on the sofa.
Inubos ni Blaze ang beer at tinapos ang pag-lilinis sa dalawang baril bago tumayo
habang dala-dala ang baril.
Blaze tapped King's shoulder using the gun he was holding, "good night, Butler.
Sleep tight."
Nilampasan pa niya ito at malapit na siya sa kama ng magsalita si King ulit.
"Thank you."
Kunot ang nuong nilingon niya ito. "For letting you become my butler? You're very
much welcome, King. It's an honor, I am Prince Blaze after all." Nagbibiro niyang
pagmamalaki.
Tumayo si King mula sa pagkakaupo sa sofa saka humarap sa kaniya. "Thank you, Blaze
Vitale."
Blaze waved his hand to dismissively at King as he lay beside Happy who immediately
wrapped her arm around his waist.
"Off the lights, King." Aniya.
King did as he asked before saying, "Good night, your highness."
Napailing nalang siya saka yumakap din sa kasintahan at ipinikit na ang mga mata.
Tomorrow... is there fourth day here. He hoped that nothing will happen until their
fifth day... but life has a twisted sense of humour.
But a man can hope.
HAPPY AND BLAZE was in the middle of sparring when King spoke while waving his
phone at them. "The Count is outside." Imporma nito sa kanila.
Napatigil sila ni Blaze sa pag-atake sa Isa't-isa at sabay na napatingin kay King.
"Paano niya nalaman na nandito tayo?" Tanong ni Blaze.
"He's the Count." Ani King na para bang sapat na 'yon na kasagutan. "And he is the
Boss of Asia so... he has contacts i guess."
Nilingon siya ni Blaze, "papapasukin ba natin?"
Tumaas ang kilay niya, "bakit you're asking me?"
Blaze shrugged. "You the, ahm, our boss?"
Natawa siya at nilapitan ang kasintahan saka hinalikan ito sa mga labi, "Blazey,
i'm not your boss. I'm your girlfriend—"
"—fiancée." Blaze corrected her.
Nakangiting napailing siya. "I'm your fiancée and It doesn't mean that i'm an
Arkhon that all the decision will come from me. The Count is your friend, whatever
you decide, i'll support you."
Blaze took a deep breath before facing King, "let him In."
Tumango si King saka umakyat sa hagdanan pabalik sa garahe para papasukin si

Knight.
Samantalang niyakap naman siya ni Blaze sa beywang saka hinalikan sa nuo. "Have I
told you how amazing you are?"
Natawa siya. "Pinapakilig mo ba ako, your highness?"
Blaze groaned at what she called him. "Not you too!" Reklamo nito na lukot ang
mukha. "Nuong una masarap pakinggan ang Prince Blaze, pagkatapos na realize ko na
parang ang sagwa palang pakinggan."
Malakas na natawa si Happy. "You're such a drama king."
Blaze shrugged before pressing his lips on hers. Akmang tutugunin niya ang halik
nito ng makarinig sila ng tikhim.
Naghiwalay ang mga labi nila ni Blaze at bumaling sila sa pinanggalingan ng tikhim.
It was King with Knight.
"Hey." Ani Knight. He still looks like a mess.
Blaze grimaced at Knight. "Have you showered?"
Umiling si Knight. "I'd been busy."
"Kaya pala ang baho mo." Tinuro ni Blaze ang banyo, "take a bath. There's an
unopened shave there. Fucking clean your self, man."
Knight just grunted before walking towards the bathroom.
Si Blaze naman ay kumuha ng bagong damit sa closet na selyado pa at nasa loob pa ng

cellophane saka iniabot iyon nito kay Knight na nasa banyo.
"He looks like a mess." Komento ni King.
Tumango si Blaze. "May nangyari sa kaniya. Sigurado ako dun. Hindi ganiyan ang
Knight na nakilala ko na walang buhay. I mean, he is wicked and manipulative but
he's a lunatic. At hindi ako naniniwalang nagpapanggap lang siyang sintu-sinto, i
know he's crazy and it's the other way around. Nagpapanggap lang siyang matino."
Nagkibit balikat lang si King saka kinuha nito ang first aid kit. "Your highness."
Tawag nito kay Blaze, "it's time to clean your wound."
"Ayokong ikaw ang maglinis ng sugat ko." Naglalambing ang mukha na bumaling sa
kaniya si Blaze, "ikaw ang gusto ko."
She smiled. "Okay."
Binuksan ni King ang first-aid kit at hinayaan siyang siya ang maglinis ng sugat ni
Blaze. Panay ang ngiwi ng kasintahan at paminsan-minsan ay napapamura ito. Nang
takpan niya iyon ng gauze at nililigpit niya ang first aid kit, bumulong si Blaze
kay King.
"Ang bigat ng kamay niya. Ikaw na ang maglinis sa susunod."
Lihim na natawa si Happy at Ibinalik ang first-aid kit sa kinalalagyan nun saka
kumuha siya ng bagong t-shirt para kay Blaze at siya na ang naghubad sa suot nitong
pang-itaas at ginamit ang hinubad nitong tshirt para tuyuin ang pawis nito.
"Come on." Aniya saka isinuot kay Blaze ang tshirt at naglalambing na namang
yumakap sa kaniya ang kasintahan. "What is it?" Tanong niya rito.
"Sinabi ko na ba sayo ngayong araw na mahal kita?"
Happy let out a small laugh. "Yeah. This morning. When i woke up."
Tumango-tango si Blaze saka ngumiti. "I'll say it again then. I love you."
Nangingiting napailing siya. "You're such a big baby."
"Hmm-mm..." he hummed and he puckered his lips at her. "Kiss me."
Umiling siya. "Tinatamad ako."
Mas lalong humaba ang nguso ni Blaze. "Baby... kiss me."
"You're gross." Si Knight 'yon na kalalabas lang ng banyo.
Kaagad siyang napatingin sa Conde. He looks fresh with clean face and clean
clothes.
Blaze grunted. "Judgemental." Sabi nito kay Knight, "para namang hindi ka rin
nagpapa-baby sa asawa mo."
Natigilan si Knight saka mahinang natawa, "yeah... i like it when my wife is

babying me. Fuck, i miss her."
Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Blaze. "Nasaan siya?"
"Safe with the kids." Ani Knight saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga, "together with
Val and Shun's family."
"Where?" Blaze asked.
"Italy." Sagot ni Knight. "Duke Von Per visited me and gave me two choices,"
namulsa si Knight, "be an animal who's on a leash or be a man who puts a leash on
the animal. I pick the latter."
"Good." Blaze handed Knight a gun, "welcome back, bud."
His jaw tightened as he nodded. "I'd been in a leash for far too long because of my
family, but not anymore. He took my brother from me, and now he took my friends,
and he will take my family away, it's time to show him how much of an animal i can
be."
Looking at Knight, Happy had a goosebump. The look in his eyes... it's not livid...
it's more than that.
It's pure hatred.
"Nasa safety na ba ang family mo?" Tanong niya kay Knight. "Nasa Italy na ba sila?"
Tumango ito. "Yes. The Duke accompanied them to Italy and he's now on his way to
Pennsylvania."
"I don't take you as a man who trust so easily." King commented. "There must be
something in there."
Knight nodded. "Niccolo Raccini promised to keep my family safe, Shun's and Val's
family too. And if there is one thing i know about Racini, his house is a fortress.
And i have no choice. I reach my limit. This has to end."
Blaze took a deep breath. "Kailan pa umalis ang pamilya mo, ni Shun at ang pamilya
ni Volkzki?"
"The same day Blake and Lucky left." Sagot ni Knight. "A day after Val and Shun was
taken hostage. And by the way, your Mom and Bailey, they're on their way to
Pennsylvania as we speak. I told your Mom what happened and she told me to tell you
to be safe. Always."
"Thank God." Parang nakahinga ng maluwang si Blaze sa nalaman. "Buti naman nakaalis
sila. Akala ko talaga dito mo lang sila itinago. Pero sinong magpo-protekta sa
kanila doon? Blake Is busy with Lucky. While Dad and Happy's Dad are—"
"Are legends." Knight smiled. "Your fathers are legends. Together they took down
more then twenty Triad Headquarters. Trust me, they can hold their own."
"So why are you here?" King asked as he move to sit on the sofa. "I'm guessing
you're not here to just fill us up on what's happening out there."
Knight blows a loud breath. "My Dad sent me a message. I will surrender myself and
he will let Val and Shun go."
"And?" Blaze urged the Count to say more when he paused.
"I know my father. That's not gonna happen." Humilig si Knight sa mesa na gawa sa
asero. "Si Val at Shun ang pinakamalakas niyang baraha laban sakin. Hindi niya
basta-basta pakakawalan ang dalawang 'yon hanggat hindi ko ginagawa ang gusto
niya."
"Ang parusahan ako." Ani Blaze. "Why don't you just do it? Maybe we can save them
If we play your father's game."
Sinulyapan siya ni Knight at Ibinalik nito ang tingin kay Blaze. "Do you want me to
die? Because i'm pretty sure your girlfriend can arrange that when she becomes the
Second Arkhon."
Matamis siyang ngumiti. "Yes. That would be my first order if you harm my baby."
Blaze whispered over her air. "Stop it. You're making my heart raced and my cheeks
blush."
Mahina siyang natawa saka Ibinalik ang atensiyon kay Knight. "Anong plan mo ngayon?
Wait for me to finish the rite of passage? Tomorrow is my last day. And when the
clock strikes Midnight, i'll be the Second Arkhon and i can help you."
"That would be great but my father gave me an ultimatum." Knight looks nervous now.
"Twenty lashes if i don't surrender myself until tomorrow midnight."
Napabuga siya ng marahas na hininga at hinilot ang sentido. "I'm still useless at
that time."
Knight frustratedly comb his hair. "Kakayanin 'yon ni Shun. Pero si Val? It could
kill him. Hindi siya katulad natin. I don't want to lose my best friend." He looked
at Blaze, her and King with pleading eyes, "help me, please. I'm desperate."
Pinagkrus ni Blaze ang mga braso sa harap ng dibdib nito. "What's the plan?"
"Broke them out." Sagot ni Knight.
"That's it?" Gulat na tanong ni Blaze kay Knight. "Wala nang karugtong ang plano
mo?"
Nakangiwing ngumiti si Knight, "guns blazin'?"
"I don't like that plan." Sabad ni King.
"It's better than don't die." Ani Blaze saka napailing, "fine. I'm in. You, King?"
King stands up, "I'm your butler, you decide for me—"
"You decide for yourself. It's your life." Ani Blaze saka tumingin kay King, "are
you in?"
King smiled. "Count me in."
Happy knew how over protective Blaze Is when it comes to her that was why It came
as a shock to her when he asked.
"Are you in, baby?"
Gulat siyang napatitig kay Blaze. "Hahayaan mo talaga ako?"
Bumaba ang tingin ni Blaze sa tattoo niya, "they won't hurt you, and this is gonna
be your world and your mess after tomorrow, so, yeah, better get used to it. Mas
gugulo pa 'to kapag kinalaban na natin ang Triad, kaya dapat masanay ka na. Nasa
likod mo lang ako. Po-protektahan kita."
Mas lumakas lalo ang loob niya dahil sa tiwala sa kaniya ni Blaze. "Thank you for
not treating me like a damsel In distress."
Blaze looked at her with intensive conviction. "I won't cuddle you when it comes to
the Organization. We have a bed for that... At hindi ako komportableng iwan ka rito
nang mag-isa. Mami-miss kita kaagad."
Mahinang natawa si Happy bago bumaling kay Knight. "I'm in."

Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ni Knight. "Let's call the gang?"
Blaze chuckled. "Hell, yeah."
~ Yong medyo mahaba siya na dapat pang dalawang chapter na pero hindi ko makita ang
point para hatiin 😅 kaya inisa ko nalang. Happy Reading 😘
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CHAPTER 36
NANG IPARADA NI King ang sasakyan sa labas ng mansiyon ng mga Vitale, napakurap-
kurap si Happy nang makita ang mga sasakyang nagkalat sa paligid. At lahat ng mga
sasakyan na naroon ay may sinabi, lahat ay nasisiguro niyang mamahalin.
Blaze and Knight's friends, Happy guessed.
Blaze and Knight called their friends who can help yesterday and today is the day
that they will break out Valerian and Shun. Kinailangan pa kasi nilang hintayin ang
iba dahil nasa ibang bansa ang mga ito, lalo na ang ibang tutulong sa parte ni
Knight.
They have to work together If they want this to be successful. Hindi biro ang
kalaban nila.
Natigilan si Happy pero hindi na nagulat ng pagsiklopin ni Blaze ang kamay nilang
dalawa. It's one of Blaze's gesture that she likes. Pakiramdam kasi niya
pinagmamalaki siya nito sa lahat ng nakakakita sa kanila.
Not only that, Blaze was very showy. He doesn't care about public display of
affection. He will touch her, kiss her and hug her when he wants to. At natuto na
siyang hindi magulat at hayaan nalang ito kasi alam niyang naglalambing at
nagpapalambing lang ito sa kaniya.
And she likes babying Blaze. Who doesn't love a badass who want to be babied by his
girlfriend?
"Baby?"
Tumingin siya kay Blaze. "Hmm?"
"I love you."
Napatitig siya sa kasintahan. He really likes saying i love you to her. Walang araw
yata na hindi ito nag I love you sa kaniya.
And she likes that about him.
Happy smiled at Blaze. "I love you too."
Hinalikan siya sa nuo ni Blaze bago magkahawak kamay silang pumasok sa mansiyon.
Nasa unahan nila si Knight at nasa likod nila si King.
Nang makapasok sila, kaagad na tumuon ang mga mata niya sa kalalakihan na nasa
salas.
She knew these men.

The Basagulero Gang. As Reigo called them.
"Where's the war?" Tanong kaagad ni Phoenix Martinez ng makita sila. "We came here
as fast as we could."
"This better be entertaining." Ani naman ni Titus. "We were in Sicily, on vacation
with Nix's family when you called."
"This is a bad idea." Sabad naman ni Nate Moretti na napapailing pa. "I have so
many cakes to make today. And i have a wedding cake for tomorrow. Fuck. This better
be good."
"Since when did going to war is a good idea?" Tanong ni Khairro Sanford saka
tumingin ito kay Knight. "She's safe, by the way."
Knight nodded. "Thanks."
"I'm just here to supply you with guns." Ani Andrius Salazar, "apparently, that's
what I'm good at these past few months. No to war na ako."
"That's good enough." Ani Blaze.
"If you need a sniper, i'm just here." Wika ni Pierce Muller na nagbabasa ng
magazine.
"So what's the plan?" Titus asked. "Don't die?"
"Nadagdagan na." Ani Blaze na ngayon ay yakap siya mula sa likuran, "break Valerian
and Shun out, Don't die and guns blazin'."
"That's not a good plan." Sabad ni Khairro, "but it'll do."
"Kailan ba tayo nagkaroon ng maayos na plano sa mga ganitong pagkakataon?"

Napapantastikuhang tanong ni Titus na napapailing pa. "We should buy a book on how
to make a plan when going to war for dummy."
"You guys really don't like planning, huh?" Sabad ni King na nakikinig lang kanina.
"Because it's a waste of time, bud." Wika ni Pierce, "kahit pa anong kapa-plano
namin, hindi naman nasusunod kaya huwag nalang magplano."
Everyone nodded.
"Hey, lunatics." Boses iyon ni Yrozz mula sa itaas ng hagdanan at mabilis itong
bumaba.
Sinalubong ito ni Knight at inilahad ang kamay dito. "I won't do it again."
Yrozz chuckled and accepted Knight's hand. "That sounds like an i'm sorry to me.
Apology accepted, moron."
Both men laughed and did a man-hug, tapping each other's shoulder.
"Yrozz," it was Khairro, "we're going to war and we don't have a plan. Hindi naman
tayo mga baliw diba?"
"No worries." Inilapag ni Yrozz ang laptop na dala at projector sa ibabaw ng centre
table at naupo ito sa sahig. "If we get out of this one alive, i am reserving a
room for us in the Mental Hospital because apparently this friendship makes us all
not right in the head."
They all laughed.
"So..." Yrozz took a deep breath, "i went inside the Organization's system to pull
the blueprint of the HQ below Racini's Hotel and this is it." Inayos nito ang
Projector na nakaharap sa pader.
Yrozz was about to continue explaining when they heard cars pulling over outside
the house.
Kaagad na inilabas ni Blaze ang baril na nakatago sa likuran nito at itinutok iyon
sa pintuan ng mansiyon na bumukas.
The men who entered immediately draw their guns and pointed It at Blaze.
It was so fast, but Happy saw it. Midnight trained her to see fast movements.
And then Titus pulled something from his duffel bag. "I suggest you drop your guns,
a-holes," itinutok nito ang grenade launcher na hawak sa tatlong bagong dating. "Or
i'll blow you up. It's been a long time since i used this bad boy. I missed it."
Before someone pulled the trigger, a man steps inside the house.
"Luther!" Blaze looks happy to see the man. "Buti nakarating ka."
The man named Luther shrugged. "You invited me, unlike your brother who didn't
invite me to his fucking wedding!"
Natawa si Blaze. "Still haven't move on from that?"
"Yes." Luther grunted, irritated. "I'm still Insulted." Sumaludo si Luther kina
Titus at Phoenix. "Hey, a-holes." Then he glanced at the three men who came before
him. "New faces... definitely not lunatics."
Pumagitna si Knight sa bagong dating at sa mga kaibigan nito. "They're with me.
They're here to help."
"Oh." Ibinaba kaagad ni Titus ang grenade launcher at nagpakilala na parang wala
lang nangyari. "Titus Morgan, nice to fucking meet you."
And the introduction started between Knight and Blaze's friends and Knight's three
friends.
Then four set of eyes settled on her.
"Your woman?" The man named Luther asked Blaze.
Hinalikan siya sa gilid ng nuo ni Blaze bago sumagot. "Yes. She's my baby and she's
here to help."
Luther grinned. "Finally! I'm happy for you, man!" Lumapit sa kaniya si Luther saka
akmang hahawak siya sa kamay ng magsalita si Blaze.
"I hate it when men touch her." Ani Blaze, "it makes me so fucking jealous and it
makes me wanna kill that man."
Natigilan si Luther sa paghawak sana sa kamay niya saka ngumiti kay Blaze. "We're
really friends. I feel you, man. Don't worry. I'm not touching your woman.
Masyadong mahigpit ang hawak mo sa baril mo, baka mabaril mo nalang ako bigla."
Blaze just smiled.
"A woman in our midst?" Damon Cox, the head of South America, said like he disagree
of her being there.
Kumawala siya sa yakap ni Blaze at walang sabi-sabing inatake ang lalaki.
Punches after punches, she used her arms and elbows, delivering fast and furious
blow after blow of attacks while her feet didn't falter to move forward and when
she saw an opening on his defence, she jumped, turns around mid-air and her leg
flew and made contact with Daemon Cox face making his lips bleed.
Napaawang ang labi ni Daemon habang sinasalat ang pumutok nitong labi at napatingin
sa kaniya.
Happy smiled and asked. "Did i pass?"
To answer her, Draco Russ, head of Australia attacks her but she was quick to
block, fake a turn, squat and kicked his knees. When he wobbles at the strength of
her triple kick, she did a hand stand, quickly wrapping her legs tightly around his
neck and she used all her strength to flip him in the air.
Pareho silang bumagsak sa sahig sa ginawa niya.
But she landed on her knees— in perfect balance— while Draco Russ landed on his
back, grunting a little.
"Fuck." Draco hissed. "I underestimated her."
Happy flipped her hair before standing up and facing Chaos Aronov. "You wanna go
next?"
Chaos smiled and subtly shook his head. "I like my ego intact, Miss Quinn."
A sweet smile appeared on her lips, "great. Then we're all good that i'm here?
Walang reklamo?"
Lahat positibo ang naging sagot, kasama na ang dalawang nakalaban niya para
patunayan ang sarili niya.
Samantalang sumipol naman si Luther. "You know how to pick a woman, Blaze."
Blaze just smiled proudly at his friends.
"Damn..." Draco cussed, "where did you learn to fight like that?"
"I had a good teacher."
Daemon tsked as he tries to touch his own busted lips. "I know that move. Midnight
trained you?"
Ngumiti lang siya saka bumalik sa tabi ni Blaze at kinindatan ang kasintahan.
Blaze pressed his lips against hers and whispered over her lips, "you're a badass."
Happy kissed Blaze's back before turning her back on him and wrapping his arms
around her waist from behind.
"Oo-kay." Yrozz clasped his hand, "now that we settle that... i need your attention
on the projector, motherfuckers."
Lahat sila ibinigay ang atensiyon kay Yrozz.
"First problem Is here." Tinuro ni Yrozz ang sa labas ng Racini's Hotel. "Hindi
niyo mapapansin 'to pero may mga guwardiya sa labas na nagmamasid lang."
"That's right." Sumabad si Knight, "there are ten men outside. They all look like a
normal civilian but they aren't. Hindi naman ganito kahigpit ang seguridad ng HQ
pero dahil nandito ang ama ko, doble ang security nila ngayon."
Pierce raised his hand. "I'll take care of them."
"I'll help with the clean up outside." Sabad ni Khairro.
Happy interject. "Can we not use real bullets? Those men, they're just following
orders from your father." Sinulyapan niya si Knight bago nagpatuloy sa pagsasalita.
"Huwag natin silang idamay. They're still part of the Organization. Naiipit lang
din sila."
Sumang-ayon sa kaniya si Daemon. "She's right. Let's not make It bloody. Let's not
kill our own."
Sumabad si Phoenix, "I have a tranquilliser bullet in my house. Pierce can use it."
"How many?" Pierce asked.
"Ten." Sagot ni Phoenix.
"No room for error, bud." Ani Khairro na tinapik ang balikat ni Pierce. "Hindi
naman sa pini-pressure kita pero parang ganun na nga."
Mahina silang nagtawanan.
"And the second problem is here," Tinuro ni Yrozz ang papasok ng Hotel. "Another
twenty men inside before anyone can reach the Elevator."
Titus smirked. "I take care of the ten. I'm good at suffocating people without
killing them."
"And i'll take care of the rest." Phoenix added. "I'm good at making my enemies
unconscious."
"Good. Problem three." Ani Yrozz saka tinuro ang elevator, "may dalawang elevator
assistant sa loob pero myembro sila ng Org. They're the elevator guards. Someone
needs to replaced them and guard the elevator for us so while we're down there, no
one can come down."
"I'll do it." Ani Nate.
"Great." Yrozz move her laser pointer pen below the elevator. "And then there's the
double door security."
"And?" Daemon asked when Yrozz stops talking. "What's the plan there?"
"The plan stops there." Nakangiting sabi ni Yrozz at ini-off ang projector. "The
Security system will not let you in, bumukas man 'yon, hindi niyo mararating ang
gusto niyong puntahan dahil kontrolado ng ama ni Knight ang lahat ng pintuan. And
I'm pretty sure your codes will not work because— well, you're going against the
Organization is the obvious reason and i don't think Knight's father is dumb not to
notice that."
Luther glanced at Knight. "You have a plan?"
"Break our friends out and don't die." Si Blaze ang sumagot.
"Great." Draco let out a loud breath. "Good plan." Puno ng sarkasmo nitong sabi.
"At least there's the don't die part." Sabad ni Chaos.
"And then guns blazin." Dagdag ni Khairro.
"Hell, yeah." Luther whispered.
Everyone sighed.
"Worst plan." Ani Chaos.
"Ever." Dagdag ni Draco at Daemon.
"Guys," kuha ni Phoenix sa atensiyon nila, "you do realized that we're going to go
against a very old and powerful Organization. This is not just some bad men and
syndicates and powerful families — this is a huge underground law organization— a
vigilantes— who has their own laws and punishments. Even if we manage to get Shun
and Valerian out of that building, there will be repercussions from Knight's
father. Are we all ready for that?"
Titus sighed. "Nix is right. It'll be hell after this. Your father," tumingin ito
kay Knight, "he will not let this slide. He will make us pay. That's for sure.
Especially you, the bosses. It'll be hell."
Luther nodded. "And telling the others about the Organization," he glanced at
Knight and Blaze, "you will be punished. This is hell... on earth. For all of us
after this shit."
Knight glanced at her before answering his friends with a smile. "Thankfully, we
have a plan for that one."
"So what's the plan?" Chaos asked. "Besides from break them out and don't die?"
Tumingin sa kaniya si Knight. "Trust her."
Lahat napatingin sa kaniya.
"What do you mean by trust her?" Daemon asked.
"She's the plan." Knight said with so much trust on his voice. "Whatever she says,
do it."
"And why would we do that?" Draco asked, looking at her skeptically. "We're not
just risking our lives here, also our positions and our families. We're here
because a fellow boss asked for help and the fourth Arkhon is making some shady
decisions, and we need more than the word trust her to trust her, Count Velasquez."
"Then trust me." Ani Knight. "Kaya diba nandito ka, kasi may tiwala ka sakin at
pareho tayo ng pinaglalaban?"
Draco sighed. "Fine. This better work."
Nameywang si Knight. "It will. Now... Andrius," bumaling ito kay Salazar na
nakikinig at tahimik lang. "The guns? Do you think your Mom has special bullets
like Phoenix?"
"I'll ask. How many do you need?" Andrius asked.
Chaos answered. "How many can you provide?"
Andrius let out a soft breath. "How many do you need and i'll provide it— i mean,
my mom would. She owns the guns."
"What kind of Mother do you have?" Daemon asked.
"The badass kind." Sagot ni Andrius.
"Andrius here is Ivy Gonzaga's husband." Imporma ni Knight sa tatlong kaharap.
"Oh." Daemon looks surprised. "Gonzaga Family... the family of badasses."
Andrius smiled proudly, "that's my wife. Badass."
Luther interject. "As many guns as you can provide would be nice. And lots of
suppressors too."
"Noted." Inilabas ni Andrius ang cellphone saka may tinawagan. "Mom... yes, I need
it now. Wait— do you have a tranquilliser bullet? Yes. Yes, the kind of bullet that
doesn't kill — oh! Okay. That's nice. Thanks." He ended the call and face all of
them. "Three sacks of guns and one sack of special bullets. Would that be enough?"
Draco grinned. "Tell your mother she's an angel."
"Angel from hell, you mean?" Andrius tsked.
Lahat sila nagtawanan hanggang sa magsalita si Knight.
"Yrozz, hindi ka ba sasama samin?"
Umiling si Yrozz habang abala ito sa harap ng laptop nito. "Dito lang ako. I'll be
monitoring you guys and deleting every footage they have on you so they can't use
it against you In the near future ... like what they did to me. And guys?"
Lahat sila tumingin kay Yrozz.
Yrozz smirked. "Give them hell."
They all nodded in unison and silence fell on them until King broke it.
"Who wants some beer? It's cold."
Nagkaniya-kaniya ng 'i want one' ang naroon habang iginiya naman siya ni Blaze
paalis ng salas, patungo sa ikalawang palapag, sa kuwarto nito.
Nang makapasok sila sa kuwarto, magtatanong sana siya kung anong ginagawa nila rito
samantalang dapat nasa Ibaba sila at nakikipag-usap sa mga karagdagang plano ng
bigla nalang nitong siniil ng halik ang mga labi niya at isinandal siya sa
nakasarang pintuan.
Blaze kisses... his kisses are only like this when he wants to make love and be
Intimate with her.
"I'm worried of you." Bulong ni Blaze sa mga labi niya habang Inaangkin 'yon at
sinisipsip ang labi niya. "Calm me down, please, baby?"
Sa sinabing 'yon ng binata, siya na ang naghubad sa pang-itaas nito at tinugon ng

mapusok ang halik nito. Pareho silang sapo ang leeg ng Isa't-isa habang parang mga
uhaw na naghahalikan hanggang sa itulak niya ang kasintahan paupo sa mahabang sofa.
"Okay..." hinubad ni Happy lahat ng saplot sa katawan bago paharap na umupo sa

kasintahan at pinaglandas ang labi niya sa leeg nito, pataas, patungo sa mga labi
niya at bumulong, "let your baby calm you down."
Binuksan niya ang butones ng pangalon nito at Ibinaba ang zipper saka Inilabas ang
kahabaan nito.
She didn't hesitate, she slid his length inside her, making both of them groan and
her body arched in sheer pleasure.
And then she rode him... and rock his world.
AT EXACTLY 10:30 PM, Happy, Blaze, Knight, Luther, Draco, Daemon and Chaos are
already in the air, inside Phoenix's soundproof helicopter. King stayed on the
mansion to protect Yrozz if the Organization tracks and finds him while hacking
their system.
As Happy looked around the Helicopter, she smiled Inwardly. She's the only flower
amongst the thorns. Never in her life did she even dream of this. To use what she
learn from Midnight this way.
She thought it was all about self-defence, but now she understood why Midnight
trained her strictly.
Knight spoke to Yrozz via a micro-earphone. They all have one so they could
communicate easily. Puwede nilang i-on o i-off ang microphone nun sa loob pero
maririnig pa rin nila ang nasa kabilang linya kasi microphone lang naman nila ang
nakasara.
"Is Muller in position?" Tanong ni Knight.
"Yes." Sagot ni Yrozz.
"Fuck!" Khairro hissed on the other line, "don't just start shooting, Pierce! Wait
for me to be behind them so i can catch them before they fall!"
"Two." Pierce counted.
"Fuck!" Khairro cussed.
"Three."
"Fuck!"
Hindi alam ni Happy kung matatawa siya o maiiling habang pinapakinggan si Pierce na
nagbibilang habang su Khairro naman ay panay ang mura at reklamo na ang bilis daw
gumalaw ni Pierce.
Pierce just answered, "the wind is in my favour."
"Did you miss?" Tanong ni Luther kay Pierce nang lumipas ang isang minuto na hindi
na Ito nagbilang.
"Ten." Ani Pierce kapagkuwan, "FYFI, i don't miss."
"Gotcha!" Khairro hissed. "Done cleaning up. Your turn motherfuckers."
"Hell, yeah." Sabay na sabi ni Titus at Phoenix sa kabilang linya.
Then they heard loud grunts and hissed from the other line.
Nakikipaglaban na sila Titus at Phoenix.
"I'm walking in." Si Nate 'yon. "On the way to the elevator— fuck! They're on me!
Repeat, they're on me!"
Nawala sa kabilang linya si Nate.
Knight tsked. "Pierce, is the rooftop clean?"
"No. Seven men." Sagot ni Pierce.
"Great!" Chaos smiled. "One for each."
Lumapag ang Helicopter na sinasakyan nila at nang makalabas silang lahat, may
nakatutok ng baril sa kanila.
Daemon's eyes sharpened as he smirked. "Sorry, i don't like it when someone is

holding a gun at me." Then he attacked.
All of them followed.
As what Chaos said, one for each.
Madaling napatumba ni Happy ang kalaban at nang lumingon siya kay Blaze, wala nang
malay ang kalaban nito.
When Happy neared Blaze, he automatically intertwined their hands as they walk
towards the elevator.
"Come on, Nate..." Draco whispered as he pressed the button for the elevator to go
up. "You better be inside you motherfucker."
Nang tumigil at bumukas ang elevator sa harapan niya, lahat nakahinga ng maluwang
ng makita si Nate.
"You all look happy." Puno ng sarkasmo na sabi ni Nate.
"We can take the guards down but the elevator needs a guard so no one can enter
uninvited." Ani Daemon. "And that's you."
"Yeah, yeah." Ani Nate na parang walang pakialam habang nagti-text.
"Anong ginagawa mo?" Blaze asked Nate.
"Replying to my client because her cake is still not ready and her wedding is
tomorro." Ani Nate.
"Speaking of cake... i want one." Sabad ni Knight. "I haven't had a cake since my
wife left. Fuck! I miss cake and sex at the same time."
"Me too." Sabad ni Chaos, "i'd been so busy with work that I haven't had sex for a
while."
"I wanna get laid after this." Ani Daemon.
"Two women fucking me would be nice." Draco said In a tired voice.
"I can't relate." Nakangising sabi ni Luther, "I just had fill before i leave."
"Fuck you." Ani Draco, Daemon, Chaos at Knight kay Luther.
Blaze whispered over her ear with his deep baritone sexy voice, "can i have you
later? On the bathtub?" He licked her earlobe, "i want you again."
Mahina siyang natawa at napailing. Nasa gitna sila ng labanan pero iyon ang usapan
ng mga kasama niya.
And finally they arrived.
Tiningnan niya ang relong pambisig.
11:05 PM.
Nang bumukas ang elevator, may mga nag-aabang na sa kanila sa labas. Sampung
kalalakihan.
Binitiwan ni Blaze ang kamay niya saka bumulong. "Show them how to be a badass,
baby."
Happy nodded and she attacked first, the rest followed. Loud grunts filled the room
and one by one their enemies drop to the floor. Nang mapatumba ang mga kalaban,
lumapit si Daemon sa malapad na screen at may pinindot doon.
"Searching for?" Anang boses na nanggagaling sa monitor.
"Valerian Volkzki and Shun Kim." Wika Knight.
"Please enter your passcode." Anang boses.
Chaos entered his password.
"My apologies, your password Is not on the system." Anang boses saka nagtanong
ulit, "Searching for?"
"Searching for myself." Daemon said in sarcasm as he put a small magnetic device on
on the side of the monitor — given by Yrozz before they left— so he can hacked into
the Security system of this underground building. "I'm lost. Too much handsomeness.
Can you find me?"
Moments later, Yrozz spoke. "I'm in, motherfuckers. Let's roll."
Hindi alam ni Happy kung paano 'yon nagawa ni Yrozz pero malapad siyang napangiti
ng bumukas ang pinto.
Pagkatapos bumukas ng unang pinto, bumukas pa ang isa pang pinto na gawa rin sa
metal bago sila tuluyang nakapasok sa loob.
"I'm sure they're keeping Valerian and Shun in the dungeon." Wika ni Knight,
"Yrozz, open all the doors."
"Yes, your highness." Natatawang sabi ni Yrozz mula sa kabilang linya bago sunod-
sunod nilang narinig ang pagbukas ng mga pinto na nakakonekta sa kung saan-saan.
At dahil sa pagbukas ng mga pinto, madali silang nahanap ng ibang myembo ng

Organisasyon na ngayon ay tumatakbo na palapit sa kanila habang may mga hawak na
baril.
Blaze wrapped his arm around her waist before turning her and claiming her mouth In
a hard then soft lingering kiss.
Then he whispered, "be, careful, okay? Don't make me worry too much."
Tumango siya saka mahigpit Itong niyakap bago tumakbo pasalubong sa mga kalaban at
kaagad na dinis-armahan ang nakasagupa.
Happy's movement was quick and precise. Every move was calculated and well-planned.
Sunod-sunod na putok ng baril ang humabol sa kaniya. Wala siyang oras para Ipakita
ang tattoo niya lalo na sa mga kaganapan.
So Happy kneeled as she slides on the floor while pulling the gun from her thigh
holsters, then she turns around on her knees before shooting her shooters.
Three bodies dropped. But they're not dead, just unconscious.
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa baril at kinalabit ang gatilyo hanggang sa maubusan 'yon
ng bala.
"Shit." Mahina niyang sambit bago kinuha ang bagong magazine sa thigh holster niya
at pinalitan ang magazine ng baril.
Happy can see Draco and Luther fighting side by side. Knight and Blaze fighting off
a heard of hand to hand combat fighters and Daemon and Chaos shooting, just like
her.
Pero marami pa rin ang kalaban nila. Mas parami iyon ng parami at lahat magagaling
makipaglaban.
"Go! Get Valerian and Shun! I'll make a way!" Blaze hissed. "Take Happy!"
"Let me help you with that." Sabad ni Luther.
"I'll help." Ani Daemon na nagpapalit ng Magazine ng baril at bumalik na naman sa

pakikipagbarilan.
"Be careful!" Blaze shouted at her. "Go! Go! We'll make a way! Valerian and Shun Is
running out of time! Go!"
Together, Blaze, Luther and Daemon, side by side, they fought skillfully and made a
way for them towards the elevator.
Tumakbo siya patungong elevator habang pinipigilan nila Blaze, Luther at Daemon ang
mga kalaban na maabutan sila at mapigian.
When the elevator door closes, it's just her, Knight, Draco and Chaos.
They're all catching their own breath.
"They'll be okay." Siya ang kinakausap ni Knight na para bang pinapagaan ang loob
niya. "Blaze will be okay, Miss Queen."
She smiled at the Count, "i'm not worried. I know my man is a badass."
Knight nodded and they all move their body in a fighting stance when the elevator
stopped.
The last floor.
The Dungeon.
Bumukas ang elevator pero walang bantay sa labas. Siguro dahil nasa taas lahat.
Tiningnan niya ang relong pambisig.
11:40 PM. Malapit na.
The repugnant smell filled her nose as they walked Inside the dungeon. Mabilis
niyang tinakpan ang Ilong habang malalaki ang hakbang na pumasok sa loob.
"Val? Shun?" Tawag ni Knight sa mga kaibigan nito. "Val! Shun!"
"Valerian! Shun!" Pati si Chaos ay tumutulong na rin sa pagtawag sa pangalan ng mga

kaibigan ni Knight.
Siya naman ay inisa-isa ang mga kulungan mula sa unahan patungo sa pinakadulo
hanggang sa may mahagip ang mga mata niya.
The familiar face of an unconscious man.
Paano niya makakalimutan kung inatake niya Ito sa sarili nitong pamamahay?
"Knight! In here! Shun is here!" Sigaw niya.
Mabilis namang lumapit sa kaniya si Knight at malakas na napamura ng makitang

passcode protected ang selda.
"Yrozz," pagkausap ni Knight kay Yrozz na nasa kabilang linya. "Yrozz! Are you
there?!"
"Fuck!" Yrozz hissed from the other line. "Someone's in the house. Fuck! King is
fighting them— fuck! What is It? What do you need?!"
"Cell 0010. Open the lock." Utos ni Knight.
Yrozz was silent for a couple of seconds before he spoke, "i can't."
Natigilan silang apat.
"What do you mean you can't?!" Singhal ni Knight kay Yrozz.
"I lost my control." Ani Yrozz, "fuck! They're controlling their own system again.
Fuck! They purge me!"
"Fuck!" Nasuntok ni Knight ang pinto ng selda.

"Let me." Chaos said then he pressed some number combination and then the door
opened.
Pareho silang napatanga ni Knight kay Chaos.
"I was an Ultor." Paliwanag ni Chaos. "It's part of my job. And they haven't change
the passcode combination."
"Thanks." Ani Knight saka pumasok sa loob ng selda para tingnan ang lagay ni Shun.
"He's unconscious." Ilang beses nitong niyugyog si Shun bago ito nagising. "Shun!
Shun, wake up!"
"K-Knight... I-is that you, bud?" Nanghihina ang boses ni Shun.
The cell was dark so Shun couldn't see.
"It's me, bud. It's me." Ani Knight saka tinulungang makabangon sa pagkakahiga sa
sahig si Shun. "I'm here. I'm getting you out of here. I got you!"
Shun coughed. "I—it's okay...Val... si Valerian..."
Knight tensed up. "Where's Val, Shun? Nasaang selda siya?"
Napahawak si Shun sa rehas ng selda para balansehin ang katawan saka huminga ng
ilang beses bago sumagot. Hinang-hinang ito. "T-they took him to the hall."
"Punishment..." Chaos and Knight whispered in dread.
"Fourth floor." Draco said.
"Blaze? Luther? Daemon? Can you hear me?" Tawag niya sa mga nasa kabilang linya
habang naglalakad siya pabalik sa elevator. "Meet us In the hall. Please... answer
me, Blazey... Blazey!"
Kinakabahan siya habang hinihintay na marinig ang boses ni Blaze sa kabilang linya.
And then he spoke. "Hey, baby. Your fiancé is still alive— fuck, that hurts— don't
worry."
Malapad siyang napangiti. "Good. Meet us in the hall. Fourth floor. I love you!"
"Love you too, baby." Sagot ni Blaze bago ito nawala sa kabilang linya.
Habang inaalalayan ni Knight at Draco si Shun patungong elevator, si Chaos naman ay

may Inilabas na cellphone sa bulsa nito at ibinigay iyon kay Shun ng makasakay
silang lahat sa elevator.
"What's that?" Shun asked In a weak voice.
"A cellphone, i guess?" Chaos answered.
Shun glared at Chaos. "I just got beat up so you better answer me without sarcasm."
"Yrozz gave It to me." Paliwanag ni Chaos. "He said its for emergency and you'll
know what to do." Then Chaos handed Shun a micro-earphone. "Here."
Inilagay ni Shun sa tainga ang earphone. "Hey, Track." Anito.

"It's good to hear your voice again." Ani Yrozz sa kabilang linya. "You got the
phone?"
"Yes."
"Good. I lost my control on their system but i left a small backdoor for you. Hack
your way out, Shun Kim. I know you can."
Shun chuckled. "You bastard. Thanks for the phone."
"Yeah. You're gonna pay for that. That's expensive."
Tumawa lang si Shun saka nag-umpisa nang gumalaw ang mga daliri nito habang hawak
ang cellphone.
His fingers were so fast and when he looked up at them, he has news.
"Valerian." Pinakita nito ang screen ng cellphone na hawak kung saan naroon si
Valerian at nakaluhod sa gitna ng malaking hall. "Nag-umpisa na sila."
Knight paled. "No... no..."
Then the elevator opened.
So many enemies outside. Waiting for them. And it's just five of them. But she can
see fear in their enemies eyes. Especially when they look at the bosses beside her.
These men... they fear Knight, Chaos and Draco.
"Go." Ani Draco habang hinuhubad nito ang suot na tshirt. "I'll take care of them."
Pagkatapos ay nilingon siya nito. "I know you're a badass but your boyfriend will
be very devastated if something bad happens to you so go with Knight. He can
protect you."
"I'm staying too." Ani Chaos. "We'll make a way for all of you."
Huminga ng malalim si Happy at inihanda ang sarili.
This mess. This Chaos. Blaze was right. This will be her life after tonight.
I have to get used to this!
"Let's go." Aniya kay Knight at Shun nang nag-umpisa nang gumawa ng daan si Chaos
at Draco para sa kanila.
Happy, Knight and Shun ran as Chaos and Draco makes way for them to reach the Hall.
And when they did... her eyes widen. "Jesus Christ!"
Two men from each side stands while a man is kneeling in the centre, being lashed
and his back was bleeding profusely.
"Valerian!" Sigaw ni Knight saka tumakbo ito patungo sa lalaking nakaluhod na

lalatiguhin ulit. "Nooo!"
Dahil humarang si Knight, ang hagupit ng latigo ay tumama sa likod nito. Dalawang
latigo ang tumatama sa likod nito dahil dalawang tao ang nagpaparusa kay Valerian
ng sabay. At hindi man lang ang mga ito tumigil kahit si Knight na ang tinatamaan.
This violence... this is the first time she had seen this. It renders her
capability to move. She was shocked at the brutality in front of her.
"Stop this!" Knight begged at the man who's just standing there, meters away,
watching.
The Fourth Arkhon.
"Stop this! Please!" Knight begged while being lashed because he is covering
Valerian. "Please! Stop! Stop! Please! Stop hurting the people i love! Stop!
Please! I beg you! Stop already!"
But his father was cold as he shouted at Knight. "I taught you to never beg for
anything. So don't beg! You are not born to beg to spare a life! Do. Not. Beg! You
are a Velasquez! You should be put in a pedestal! I'm doing this for you! Fifty
more lashes for disobeying me!"
Happy lips parted open, stunned and afraid.
Then out of nowhere, Blaze came and tried to get Knight and Valerian away from the
lashes together with Shun.
But the lashes also got Blaze before he can attack the punisher.
"No...no..." she whispered in anger and fear when she saw the lashes beating
Blaze's back while he's trying to stand up and fight. "Blaze..."
Kahit ilang beses itong tinamaan ng latigo, nakatayo pa rin si Blaze at ngayon ay
nakikipag-agawan na ng latigo sa taga-parusa.
And then she saw the other punisher lashed Blaze from behind.
"Nooooo!" She screamed and attacked the man who's hurting her fiancé In blind
anger.
Hindi niya ito napatumba kahit ilang sipa at suntok ang pinatama niya pero sapat na
iyon para makatayo si Knight at ito ang umatake sa lalaki na Ilang beses nitong
inihampas ang ulo sa sahig.
Nang makita ang nabitawang latigo ng lalaking pinatumba ni Knight, mabilis niya
iyong pinulot at iwinasiwas ang latigo sa ere, sa uluhan niya bago Iyon pinatama sa
lalaking kalaban ni Blaze.
One lashes. Two lashes. And the last lashes hit the floor loudly.
"Stoooooooop!" She screamed and lashed the floor near the fourth Arkhon's feet. "I
said stooop!"
She was so angry and so scared, her hands are shaking. All she wanted at that
moment Is to stop the fight and stop hurting each other.
"We're on the same side!" She shouted in so much frustration. "Why are we hurting
our own?!"
"Who do you think you are, woman?!" Knight's father shouted at her. "Who do you
think you are to come here and say that to me?! The head!"
Happy moved her hand holding the lashes to move and slammer it's tips in front of
the fourth Arkhon's feet. "I said, stop." Kalmado na ang boses niya.
Sa gilid ng mga mata niya nakita niyang natigilan ang lahat na naroon. Pati ang mga
kalaban nila ay napatigil dahil sa ginawa niya.
Si Blaze, ang kalaban nito ay tumigil na rin, pati si Shun, si Knight, si Valerian,
si Draco, Luther, Daemon at Chaos. Lahat ng mga ito ay nakatingin sa ama ni Knight
at sa kaniya. Nagtatanong ang mga mata kung sino ba siya na malakas ang loob na
kalabanin ang ika-apat na Arkhon.
"Answer me! Who do you think you are?!" Palakas ng palakas ang boses ng ika-apat na
Arkhon na nanlilisik ang mata na nakatingin sa kaniya.
Bahagyan siyang tumagilid at gamit ang kamay na may hawak pang latigo, hinawi niya
ang buhok na tumatabing sa batok niya para ipakita sa lahat ng naroon, lalo na sa
ama ni Knight kung sino ba talaga siya.
"This... this is my insignia," aniya sa kalmadong boses, "... and I..." her sharp
eyes glared at the fourth Arkhon, "...I am Second Arkhon."
~ late update kasi late na akong nakapagsulat. Gumawa pa kasi ako ng dalawang case
study for a friend. I feel so drained today... anyways, Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 37
"I-IMPOSSIBLE..." 'Yon ang lumabas sa bibig ng pang-apat na Arkhon matapos

magpakilala ni Happy. Hindi makapaniwala ang titig nito sa kaniya habang umiiling
pa. "No... Dominick would never let his beloved daughter enter this life...
impossible..."
Napuno ng bulungan ang buong bulwagan pagkatapos ng pagpapakilala niya. Nakita niya
ang gulat sa mukha ni Chaos, Draco at Daemon. Ang paghanga at pagmamalaki sa mga
mata ni Blaze at ang kaguluhan sa mukha ng lahat na naroon.
Matalim ang matang humarap siya sa Ika-apat na Arkhon habang pahigpit ng pahigpit
ang hawak sa latigo na nasa kamay niya. "Is my Insignia not enough? Do you want to
challenge my authority? Or do you want me to introduce myself again?"
Panay ang pagtatagis ng bagang ng kaharap. "No... you are a woman...weak. You can
never run the Organization Into its peak! It's my son's job! It should be my son
who's on top and he will lead this Organization Into success!"
Happy slowly took a deep breath, calming herself, "I, Happiness Aravena Quinn,
Daughter of Dominick Quinn, Descendant from an aristocrat, is the Second Arkhon of
this Organization and by Authority, i'm higher than you, so stop talking and start
packing. You may be the Fourth Arkhon but your decisions are not welcome anymore."
Akmang magsasalita pa sana ang ama ni Knight ng gumalaw ang kamay niya para ihampas
ang dulo ng latigo sa harap ng paanan nito. "It was against the Organization's
law... to held someone captive just because you want to control your son. It's a
crime and you will pay for it."
Malakas na tumawa ang pang-apat na Arkhon, "and you actually think you can punish
me? You." Tumawa ito ng nakaka-insulto. "You're just a girl, inexperience In this
field. You think you can run the Organization? Think again! You are nothing but a
worthless brat!"
Happy lips thinned. "You committed a crime against the Organization," sinulyapan
niya si Valerian na inaalalayan ni Knight at Shun na makatayo, "you hurt an
innocent for your gain." Nagtagis ang bagang niya. "You exploited other people's
weaknesses so they would do your bidding. I won't let you hurt a single soul no
more. I will make an example of you, to remind everyone the reason what this
Organization is standing for."
"And what is that?" The fourth Arkhon spat.
"To bring peace." Sagot niya sa kalmadong boses. "Maybe you have forgotten that,
but these people," iminuwestra niya ang malayang kamay sa mga myembro ng
Organisasyon na kanina lang ay naglalaban-laban. "These people are here to help
bring peace, for the best interest of all, to help save innocent lives... don't
take It away from them. Don't take away the reason why they're here."
Ngumisi ang pang-apat ng Arkhon. "You are a weakling. If you want peace, prepare
for war."
She nodded. "I am prepared to go to war, but not against my own people."
Humakbang ang pang-apat na Arkhon palapit sa kaniya pero ihinampas niya ang latigo
sa harapan ng paa nito dahilan para mapatigil Ito sa paghakbang at pinanlisikan
siya ng mga mata.
"I will talk to the other Arkhons concerning your crimes, because I want to show
fairness that you don't actually deserve. For now, you will rot in the dungeon."
Nilingon niya si Chaos at Draco, "seize him. Pick the dirties cell."
Walang pag-aalinlangan na tumango ang dalawa at hinawakan ang magkabilang braso ng

Arkhon.
"Let go of me! You're beneath me!" Sigaw ng pang-apat na Arkhon. "I said let go of
me! Knight, help me here! Knight!"
Hindi niya pinansin ang pagwawala ng ika-apat na Arkhon, humarap siya kay Knight na
walang pakialam sa ama nito at Shun na ngayon ay katulong na si Blaze na gumagamot
kay Valerian.
Blaze was trying to stop the bleeding.
"Go." Aniya sa tatlo na tumutulong kay Valerian. "Save him."
"There's an infirmary in the second floor." Imporma ni Knight.
Tumango si Shun at Blaze at akmang aalis na ang mga Ito ng marinig niya ang boses
ni King mula sa dereksiyon ng elevator.
"Y-Your highness."
Mabilis silang tumingin sa gawi ng elevator at nanlamig ang buo niyang katawan ng
makita si King na nakatayo doon at sa likod nito ay may lalaking nakatutok ang
hawak na baril sa likod ng ulo ni King.
"No one makes a wrong move." Anang lalaki na nasa likod ni King, "i only want my
master." Sinulyapan nito ang ika-apat na Arkhon na ngayon ay nakangisi na. "My
master in exchange for this man's life."
"Orlando..." sambit ni Knight habang nakatingin sa lalaking may hawak ng baril sa

ulo ni King, "he's my father's hippeis."
"I want my master! Now!" Pinagduduldulan ni Orlando ang dulo ng baril sa likod ng
ulo ni King na kalmado lang na nakatayo. "Or i will blow his head off... in front
of you."
Nagtatagis ang bagang na nilingon niya ang ika-apat na Arkhon na hawak pa rin si
Chaos at Drako. Kung kanina ay nagwawala ito, ngayon ay nakangisi na na parang
nanalo na ito.
This bastard did won. Tonight. His hippeis had her butler at gun point and she will
not do anything that can harm King. This old man knows that.
"Your move, Second Arkhon?" Nang-iinsulto ang uri ng boses na gamit nito. "It came
as a surprise to me that your father perform a rite of passage for you, but sorry
to burst your inexperience bubble, but i always have a back-up plan. And as far as
i can remember, The Quinn, Vitale and Zabat's are always loyal to each other. Let's
see if your generation is as loyal as the previous ones."
Happy took a slow deep breath before she spoke calmly. "Let the Fourth Arkhon go."
Without any questions or hesitation, Chaos and Draco let go of Knight's father.
So this is what it's like to be a boss in this Organization. Lahat sinusunod ang
utos niya ng walang tanong at pag-aalinlangan.
Pinagmasdan niya ang ika-apat na Arkhon na inaayos ang nagusot nitong suot na
americana saka ngumisi sa kaniya. "Commendable move."
Happy smiled back, still calm even when her Inside is boiling with fury. "Thank
you. Don't worry, we'll see each other again, and when that time comes, be ready.
Because this whip i'm holding, I'll make sure to give you hell with this..." her
smile sweetened, "okay?"
Nanlasik ang mga mata ng ika-apat na Arkhon. "You think i will let you get away
with this?!"
Umiling siya. "No, of course not. Hindi ka naman siguro tumanda para lang maging
bobo. I know you have a plan, and i do too. And i promise you, the next time we
met, I will show you no fairness and there will be no mercy."
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ng ika-apat na Arkhon habang naglalakad palapit sa hippeis
nito, "you're just a girl second Arkhon, and i can see It in your face, you cannot
kill."
"Yes. I can't, but i know a lot of men who can." Nakangiti pa ring sabi niya.
The fourth Arkhon tsked before entering the elevator. Itinulak naman ng hippeis
nito si King at mabilis na sumakay ng elevator.
King looked at her and then at Blaze with shame in his eyes. "I'm sorry, your
highness. I didn't mean to get kidnapped. It's me or your friend, Yrozz, i picked
myself since he's more important to you."
Umiling si Blaze saka akmang magsasalita ng bigla nalang nanlaki ang mga mata nito,
siya rin na nakakitang kinalabit ng Hippeis ng ika-apat na Arkhon ang gatilyo ng
baril nitong nakatutok kay King bago sumara ang elevator!
Everyone froze but not Blaze. He run towards King to push him away from the bullet.
"Blazey!" Puno ng takot niyang sigaw ng makitang Ito ang tatamaan ng bala.
King fell to the ground, while Blaze was standing on King's feet while clutching
his bleeding side.
Blaze grimaced as he wobbled on his feet. "Fuck..." he looked at King, "how many
times do i have to take a bullet for you, you jackass." He grimaced again. "Fuck—
this hurts."
Mabilis na binitiwan ni Happy ang latigong hawak saka nilapitan si Blaze at siya na
ang sumapo sa tama nito para diinin 'yon.
Blaze coughed. "W—why do i always g-get shot?"
Dinaluhan siya ni King at Inalalayan nito si Blaze para hindi matumba sa

pagkakatayo hanggang sa lumapit sa kanila ang isang lalaking kalalabas lang sa
elevator na katabi ng elevator na ginamit ng ama ni Knight para makatakas.
"Make way!" Anang lalaki na mga kasing-edad lang yata ni Blaze. "I'm a Doctor."
Saka nilingon nito ang nakasunod na lalaki rito. "Rex, we have another patient!
Move fast!"
"Yes, your highness!" Anang lalaking nagngangalang Rex saka tinulungan nito si
Knight at Shun kay Valerian.
Bago siya sumunod sa infirmary, humarap siya kay Chaos at Draco, "don't let the
fourth Arkhon get away. Track him down. Call Yrozz, he can help."
Tumango si Chaos at Draco at kaagad na umalis.
Si Daemon naman ang hinarap niya, "can you take over, explain to them what
happened," she's referring to other members of the Org., "and clean up this mess?"
Daemon nodded. "Yes, Boss."
Tipid niya itong nginitian. "Thank you, Daemon. And It's Miss Quinn, not Boss.
Don't make me feel uncomfortable."
Daemon nodded with a small smile. "Yes, Miss Quinn."
Tumango si Happy saka lang siya sumunod sa Infirmary na nasa second floor.
Nang makarating doon, kaagad na tumuon ang tingin niya kay Blaze na inaasikaso na
nang nagpakilalang Doctor habang ang kasama nito ay inaasikaso naman si Valerian.
Happy felt so drain at that very moment as she slowly sat on the waiting area in
the Infirmary.
She can't help but to blame herself as she sat there, alone and thinking. May mali
sa naging desisyon niya, sigurado siya. Bakit hindi niya nakita na babarilin ng
Hippeis ng ika-apat na Arkhon si King? Bakit hindi niya naisip 'yon?! Bakit ang
tanga-tanga niya?! Bakit ang lambot niya! Bakit pinakawalan pa niya ang ika-apat na
Arkhon?! Bakit hindi niya nagawang ihampas ang latigo na 'yon sa matandang 'yon?!
Nanginginig ang nakakuyom niyang kamao habang tumatakbo ang mga 'yon sa isip
niya... habang sinisisi niya ang sarili.
Natigilan lang siya ng umupo sa tabi niya si Knight at kinausap siya nito.
"Don't beat yourself up." Anito.
"I'm not—"
"If there's one thing i'm good at, that's reading emotion on people's faces." Ani
Knight saka tumingin sa kaniya, "bago ka pa lang, tama si Dad dun, wala ka pang
masyadong kaalaman sa mundong 'to, wala kang gaanong karanasan kung gaano kagulo
ang mundong pinasok mo. Pero nandito kami, ako, si Blaze, si King, aalalayan ka
namin."
Happy looked down, "what if your father was right? That i'm just a girl who knows
nothing about this world? Paano kung sa halip na maka-help ako, mapahamak ko pa
kayo? Tulad ngayon?"
Knight tapped her knee. "Learn from your mistakes, Miss Quinn. Hindi madaling
magdesisyon lalo na't may ibang buhay na nakasalalay sa bawat desisyon na gagawin
mo. Being an Arkhon is not just being a boss and a tittle, it's a Responsibility
and a duty that even the strongest men had failed to carry out. As for me, i don't
care If you're a woman, having a heart and showing fairness is the reason why i
choose you as my Arkhon. This Organization needs someone like you who has guts to
do what's right and was able to see what's wrong... that's the start."
Tipid niyang nginitian si Knight. "Thanks... for trying to make me feel better."
Sadness fell on Knight's face. "Midnight would have done the same thing for his
little sister if he's here."
Nanubig ang mata niya ng banggitin ni Knight si Midnight. "I miss him."
Knight's head hanged low. "Me too."
"I hope he's in a better place."
"He will be." Ani Knight.
"I will find him." Pangako niya.
Sa sinabi niya, napatitig sa kaniya si Knight. "What do you mean you'll find him?
You didn't know?"
She blinked. "Know what?"
Knight blinked at her before shaking his head. "Nothing..." tinapik-tapik nito ang
tuhod niya, "stop blaming yourself for what happened tonight, I'd been there. It's
not a good place to linger around. Accept your mistake, move on and learn from It."
Tumango siya. "Salamat ulit."
Knight gave her a small smile before returning to Valerian and Shun's side.
Huminga ng malalim si Happy saka napabaling kay King na siyang pumalit sa Iniwang
upuan ni Knight.
"King, hindi mo ginusto ang nangyari." Aniya sa binata ng makita ang hitsura nito.
King whispered while staring at the floor. "He's hurt because of me. I promise
myself that i will never fail you or his highness... but I did. I'm not good
enough. My father never endangered Master Dominick and Master Von Per... but i
endangered you two."
Inabot niya ang kamay ni King saka pinisil 'yon at humilig siya sa balikat nito.
"You're more than good enough, King. Trust your Young Miss. And Blaze... i guess
it's In his blood to protect both of us. Narinig mo naman diba ang sinabi ng ama ni
Knight, our families are loyal to each other. Let's not prove him wrong. We stick
together and let's do our job better."
King glanced at her. "How do you stay calm in all of this?"
"I'm not calm." Pag-amin niya habang nakakuyom ang nanginginig niyang kamao. "I'm
scared and worried and i'm very, very afraid of what's going to happen next. Pero
ayokong makita 'yon ng iba. I'm the Second Arkhon, King, i need to be brave and not
show weakness. Maraming buhay ang nakasalalay sakin ngayon. This heavy burden on my
shoulder, i have to lift it with my head held high because i'm a Quinn and this is
what Quinn does... until the First Arkhon returns."
"You can do it, Young Miss." Pagpapalakas ni King sa loob niya. "I'm just here and
i won't fail you again."
Pinisil ulit niya ang kamay ni King at bigla siyang tumayo ng makitang naglalakad
palapit sa gawi niya ang nagpakilalang Doctor at gumamot kay Blaze.
"Hi." Aniya ng tumigil ang lalaki sa harapan niya. "Is... is my fiancé all right?"
Bumaba ang tingin ng lalaki sa kamay niya. "I don't see any ring."
Happy smiled. "He's working on it."
Tumango ang kaharap saka inilahad ang kamay sa kaniya. "Emperor Khalid, Fifth
Arkhon. No, It's not a tittle. It's an actual name given by my parents who are on
their right minds when they named me... i think..."
Nakangiting tinanggap niya ang pakikipagkamay nito. "Happy Aravena Quinn, Second
Arkhon. Nice to meet you and thank you for saving my fiancé."
Tumango ito. "You're welcome. He'll be okay, don't worry. By the way, thanks for
dethroning that son of a bitch. I tried going against him when he started making
shady decisions but he threatened my family. I have to back down since his
authority surpasses mine. Apparently, it's the rules."
Happy didn't know what to say so she just smiled.
Emperor smiled. "I'll leave you alone now. I can feel when i'm not wanted—"
"No... i'm sorry... it's just— there's a lot in my mind right now. Maybe we should
talk some other time?" She offered. "Together with the seven bosses and the other
remaining Arkhons, maybe? We have to talk on what to do before this Organization
falls apart after what happened. Let's fix it before it turns into a big pile of
mess. Please, I need a fellow Arkhon's help. I can't do this alone."
Emperor nodded. "Send an Invitation. I'll be waiting— actually, all of the

remaining Arkhons are waiting after Knight informed us about your rite of passage."
"Thank you." Aniya saka tipid na ngumiti. "My Butler will send the invitation."
Emperor nodded before handling her a blank glass card. "A month from now, an
Arkhontes gathering will be held in Athens. You have to be there because the fourth
Arkhon might show himself— if still not caught because he is the one who wanted
this gathering. Written there is the exact address." Sabi nito na tinuro ang
blangkong glass card, wala iyong sulat o kahit na ano pa man na kinakunot ng nuo
niya. "Bring your Hippeis, Butler and personal Ultor for protection."
Tumaas ang dalawa niyang kilay sa huli nitong sinabi. "But i don't have a personal
Ultor."
"He will introduced himself to you, just wait."
Napatango-tango siya saka itinaas ang glass card na bigay nito. "Thank you for this
and for telling me about the gathering."
"No problem." Anito saka nameywang at tinawag ang kasama nito, "Rex, come on, lets
go. I'm a busy man."
Kaagad namang tumalima si Rex na hindi niya alam kung Hippeis nito o butler.
"Thank you for coming, couz." Ani Knight kay Emperor, "i owe you."
Emperor dismissively wave his hand at Knight before leaving the infirmary. Siya
naman ay lumapit sa kinahihigaan ni Blaze at hinaplos ang pisngi nito saka
hinalikan sa nuo bago inayos ang kumot sa katawan nito.
"I love you." Bulong niya sa kasintahan saka pinisil ang kamay nito bago lumipat sa
kinaruruonan ni Valerian Volkzki. "Is he okay?" Tanong niya kay Knight.
Bago pa makasagot si Knight, sunod-sunod na nagmura si Valerian na ikinatawa ni

Shun at Knight.
"Yes. He is." Nakangiting sabi ni Knight.
Shun faced her. "You were so cool earlier. You save our asses back there."
She smiled. "Thanks."
"And very pretty too." Dagdag ni Knight na nakangiti.
Mahina siyang natawa na kaagad na naputol ng marinig ang boses ni Blaze.
"F-fuck off! S-She's mine!"
Napailing siya saka bumalik sa kasintahan at kaagad itong hinalikan sa mga labi ng
makalapit siya.
"I love you. I love you. I love you." Sabi niya habang pinupupog Ito ng halik sa
buong mukha. "I love you."
Blaze automatically smiled before leaning in to claim her lips but end up grimacing
because of his wound. "Fuck! This is all your fault, King—" tiningnan nito ng
masama si King na tahimik na nakatayo sa gilid ng kama nito pero kaagad na lumambot
ang ekspresyon ng mukha ni Blaze ng makita ang hitsura ni King, "— i mean, not
really." Bawi nito.
Napangiti siya. King looked like a lost boy and it got to Blaze. Well, Blazey is a
softy.
"I'm sorry, your highness." King sounded so ashamed and so guilty. "I'm not gonna
fail you again."
Blaze tsked. "Na-kidnap ka na nuong una, dapat alam mo nang pagkatapos mong ma-
kidnap at pinakawalan ka na, magtago ka kaagad kasi walang kidnapper na mabait."
Blaze tsked again. "Bakit kasi hindi ka nag-aral na umiwas sa bala tulad ng sinabi
ng lalaking nagligtas sayo noon ng ma-kidnap ka?"
Nakita ni Happy na natigilan si King at hindi makapaniwalang napatitig kay Blaze.
"H-how did you know that he told me that when he saved me?"
"You told me." Mabilis na sagot ni Blaze.
Umiling si King, "no... I didn't."
Blaze froze. "Oh."
King looked at Blaze In disbelief. "You knew that It was me and yet you pretended
that you didn't?"
Blaze sighed. "What i did was no big deal. And yes, i remember. You have one of
those annoying faces."
King let out a shaky laugh. "Fuck. I thought you don't remember me."
"Nah... i remember you." Ani Blaze saka ipinikit nito ang mga mata habang bahagyang
ngumingiwi. "But don't bring it up again please. I'm shy."
Happy chuckled and shook her head. While King smiled and nod his head at Blaze.
"Thank you—"
"Oh, fuck, don't say it." Putol ni Blaze sa pagpapasalamat ni King, "you want to
thank me, leave me and my baby alone. Go. Go. Give is some fucking privacy."
Kaagad namang tumalima si King.
Napailing ulit si Happy saka umupo sa gilid ng kama nito.
"He idolized you, you know." Alam niya ang kuwentong 'yon ni King pero hindi niya
akalain na si Blaze pala 'yon. "Don't be too hard on him."
Blaze looked away. "I told you, i'm shy."
Natawa siya. "You're such a gago."
Blaze chuckled before he raised his voice to spoke to Valerian and his friends.
"Volkzki? You okay? I can hear you cursing, i assume you're okay now?"
"Fuck you!" Sagot ni Valerian. "Fuck you all! Fuck?m! It hurts! Para akong binugbog
ng isang daang katao! Mga gago kayo! Tang'na! Animals!"
Knight chuckled. "Yep. He's still alive. Isusumbong kita kay Grace, nagmumura ka na
naman."
"Oh, fuck you!" Valerian hissed at Knight. "After i'm all healed up, i'm going to
kill you! This is all your fault!"
"I know, best friend. I know." Ani Knight sa mababang boses.
Valerian tsked at lumambot ang boses. "I have a cake in the house. I bought it for
you from Nate before i got kidnapped. It's his new rainbow cake."
Knight immediately smiled, making Happy smile too. It's like Valerian and Knight
has a love and hate relationship. Men.
Ibinalik niya ang atensiyon kay Blaze. "How are you feeling?"
Blaze shrugged. "Still breathing."
Napailing siya. "Pinag-alala mo ako."
"I know." Blaze smiled softly at her. "I'm sorry. Promise, next time, i'll try not
to get shot again."
Mahina siyang natawa habang masuyong hinahaplos ang pisngi nito, "i failed tonight.
Hindi ko naipakulong ang ama ni Knight tulad ng plano. I'm sorry i failed you,
Blazey."
Umiling ito saka pinagsiklop ang kamay nila. "You were amazing tonight. When you
showed them your insignia while gripping that whip was so cool... and you look so
sexy and pretty and hot and i felt so proud because you're mine."
A smile appeared on her lips. "I'm pretty sure you got horny again?"
Walang pag-aalinlangang tumango si Blaze. "Yes. Very horny. Like fucking horny."
Malakas siyang natawa saka hinaplos ang gilid ng labi nito. "Kapag all healed-up ka
na, date tayo? Gusto mo? Treat ko."
Humaba ang nguso ni Blaze, "ayoko. May sahod na ako nun kaya treat ko."
Happy chuckled. "Okay." Kapagkuwan ay pinakita niya ang mga daliri niya sa binata,
"yong Doctor na gumamot sayo, siya ang pang-limang Arkhon at hindi siya naniwala na
fiancé kita kasi wala akong singsing. Kailan mo ako bibilhan?"
Umawang ang labi ni Blaze at parang nag-iisip ito habang nakatitig sa kaniya. "Next
year? Nakapag-ipon na ako nun. Kailangan lampasan ko ang 10 million mong keychain
bottle opener. Hindi ako makakapayag na hindi ko 'yon malampasan."
Napailing siya. "So anong sasabihin ko sa mga ayaw maniwala na may fiancé na ako? I
have no ring kasi e. Gusto mo bawiin ko 'yong pag yes ko tapos balik tayo sa
boyfriend and girlfriend? You just pressured me into saying yes after all—"
"Baby!" Blaze hissed at her. "I have a no return, no exchange, no surrender

policy."
Natawa siya. "Ano ka, tindahan?"
"Oo. Tindahan ako na bukas lang para sayo."
Natawa ulit siya. "That was lame."
Blaze grimaced. "Yes. I noticed."
Happy laughed again. "Thank you, for making me laugh. I need that. I feel better
now."
Blaze shrugged boastfully. "What can i say, i'm your man."
Happy nodded while smiling from ear to ear. "Yes. You're my man."
Blaze smiled. "Good. Anyways, about that ring... i have something in mind. Give me
a week?"
Umakto siyang napipilitang tumango. "Okay. One week. Kapag wala pang ring, balik
tayo sa boyfriend and girlfriend."
Nalukot kaagad ang mukha ni Blaze. "As If i will let that happen. You're so mean."
Tinawanan lang niya si Blaze kapagkuwan ay napabaling sa pintuan ng Infirmary ng

may pumasok doong lalaki na naka rugged jeans at itim na t-shirt.
And everyone inside the infirmary was taken aback when they saw the man's face
covered in a black leather mask. Only the eyes and mouth are shown. And small holes
for his nose so he could breath.
But the most defining feature the man has that caught Happy's attention was his
eyes.
It's mismatched.
Amber on the left and Green on the right.
The two rarest eye colour in the world. Wow.
At natitigan iyon ng mabuti ni Happy ng tumigil sa harapan niya ang lalaki at

humarap sa kaniya.
"I'm called Kane." Pagpapakilala nito sa walang emosyong boses pero nababanaag niya
sa boses nito na hindi nalalayo ang edad nito kay King. "I'm your Personal Ultor
and from now on, wherever you go, I'll go, whatever you say, I'll do it."
Biglang tumikhim si Blaze. "I'm the Hippeis, that's my job."
Kane looked at Blaze. "I'm also your personal Ultor, wherever you go, i'll go,
whatever you say, i'll do it."
Si King naman ang tumikhim. "That's my job."
Kane faced King. "I'm also your personal Ultor. Wherever you go, i'll go, whatever
you say, i'll do it."
Tumaas ang dalawang kilay ni King. "Go and get me a soda?" Nasa boses ni King na
parang sinusubukan lang nito kung susunod ang lalaki.
Kane actually nodded. "Give me five minutes." He said then he left.
Nagkatinginan silang tatlo.
"Wow..." Blaze sighed then spoke In sarcasm, "another crazy member had been added
to the group."
King smiled smugly. "And he's beneath me. Huh, take that!"
Napailing siya saka bumaling kay Blaze. "Nakita mo ba ang eyes niya? They're so
beautiful."
"At hindi maganda 'yong sakin?" Kaagad na tanong ni Blaze sa nagtatampong boses at
nag-beautiful eyes pa ang baliw. "Still not pretty?"
"Nope." She smiled. "But I love you anyways."
"Good." Blaze puckered his lips, "kiss me? I miss your kisses, baby... masakit din
ang sugat ko. Your kisses can make me feel better... please..."
Bago pa siya mapilit ni Blaze na halikan ito, nakabalik na si Kane sa infirmary at

may dala itong duffel bag na may lamang maraming klase ng soda.
After showing all the sodas to King, Kane looked at King, "you didn't tell me which
one you prefer so I bought them all."
Lihim siyang napatango bilang pagsang-ayon sa sinabi ni Blaze kanina.
Indeed... another crazy one is added to the group. She just hope that this one is
not a kid like Blaze and King.
She doubt it though... but a girl can hope.
😘😘️ Happy Reading. Enjoy ❤️
CHAPTER 38
"THANKS, Knight." Sabi ni Happy kay Knight bago lumabas ng kotse nito. Ito ang
naghatid sa kaniya sa bahay ng mga Vitale mula sa HQ. Katatapos lang ng meeting na
pinatawag niya kasama ang Ibang Arkhon at mga pinuno na nangangasiwa sa kaayusan ng
bawat kontinente.
Si Knight ang sumundo at naghatid sa kaniya dahil nagpapagaling pa si Blaze at

binabantayan Ito ni King. At si Kane naman ay hindi niya pinasama dahil
pinabantayan niya rito si Blaze, King at Yrozz. At lahat ng tumulong sa kanila na
mga kaibigan ni Blaze at Knight at nagsi-uwian na pagkatapos nilang
makapagpasalamat.
Luther didn't stick around though. Sinabihan lang sila ni Blaze na tumawag kung may
kailangan. At nagbilin talaga itong tumawag kung ikakasal na daw sila ni Blaze
dahil hindi pa rin nito matanggap na hindi ito naka-attend sa kasal ni Blake.
Ilang araw na mula ng makatakas ang ika-apat na Arkhon pero aletro pa rin sila. She
has to be vigilant from now on. The fourth Arkhon can hurt them anytime.
Hinilot niya ang sentido habang naglalakad papasok sa bahay. Nakakapagod at nakaka-
ubos ng lakas ang napag-usapan sa meeting kanina.
It was her first meeting and it drained her.
The Triads are getting stronger here in the Philippines and all over Asia. Malaking
labanan ang mangyayari lalo na't hawak ni Knight ang listahan ng pangalan ng
myembro ng Triad na galing pala kay Lucky na nakuha nito sa bahay ng inakala nitong
ama nito.
Knight and Chaos had explained a lot because of the growing population of the Triad
here in Asia. While Niccolo Racini and Monti Parisi explained that they are already
cleaning up the Triad's Headquarters in Europe. While Wrath, Draco and Daemon are
working together to assess the Triad situation in the US and other continents.
Happy took a very deep breath to let calm herself down. Ayaw niyang makita siya ng
mga kasama niya sa bahay na problemado. It won't help anyone, and Blaze would
worry. Nagpapagaling pa naman ito.
Pagkapasok na pagkapasok niya sa bahay, kaagad niyang narinig na nagbabangayan si

King at Blaze kung anong channel na magandang panoorin.
Happy sighed. The kids are at it again.
Naglakad siyang patungong sala at napailing ng makitang nag-aagawan si King at

Blaze ng remote.
Happy tsked. "Kids." Lumapit siya sa dalawa at kinuha niya ang remote na pinag-
aagawan ng mga ito saka Ini-off niya ang TV para matahimik na ang dalawa.
Blaze instantly smiled when he saw her. "My baby... how's the meeting?"
Tiningnan niya ito ng masama. "No sex for you becausee you didn't rest like i told
you to do."
Blaze's eyes widen. "Baby! Not fair!"
Hindi niya pinansin si Blaze at bumaling siya kay King, "and you, no smoking. I'll
kill you."
Kaagad na tumango si King at pasimpleng bumulong kay Blaze. "Just nod your head,
your highness. There's no point going against, Young Miss. You're at fault."
Blaze glared at King. "Anong kasalanan ko?! Kasalanan mo! Sinabi nang Tom and Jerry
ang panoorin natin, pero mas gusto mo si Oggy and the cockroaches! Are you even
right in the head? Nothing compares to Tom and Jerry! Nothing!" He was so angry at
King but when he looked at her, there's a soft smile on Blaze's lips. "I love you,
baby. Hindi ka na galit?"
"Galit pa rin." Inilapag niya ang handbag na dala sa centre table, "nasaan si
Yrozz?"
"Busy with his laptop." Sagot ni King, "Young Miss, every Arkhon needs a Tracker,
maybe Master Yrozz would be interested in the position."
"Maybe." Aniya.
"I'll talk to him." Ani ni Blaze saka umalis sa pagkakaupo sa sofa at naglalambing
na yumakap sa beywang niya at hinalik-halikan siya sa leeg, "ang bago naman ng baby
ko."
Happy glared at Blaze. "Pawis 'yan."
Ngumiti lang si Blaze saka patuloy pa rin ang paghalik sa leeg niya, patungo sa
batok niya.
"Blaze! Naiinis ako!" May diin niyang sabi.
Blaze sighed before resting his chin on her shoulder. "Sorry, baby. Hindi na ako
makikipag-agawan ng remote ulit."
Hinarap niya ito saka Inis na tiningnan. "Dapat resting ka ngayon, hindi na
nakikipag-agawan ng remote. Hindi ba i told you na kailangang gumaling ka kaagad?
With the fourth Arkhon out there, we have to be vigilant. Ayokong masaktan ka na
naman sa susunod na nakaharap natin siya. Kaya nga hindi kita pinasama sa meeting
kahit na gustong-gusto kong nandoon ka kasi napapakalma mo ako pero hindi kita
isinama para makapagpahinga ka tapos hindi ka naman pala nagpapahinga!" Then she
glared at King. "At ikaw naman, nakipag-agawan ka pa talaga. Para kayong mga bata!"
Natahimik ang dalawa na pinagalitan niya at ang bumasag ng katahimikang 'yon ay si

Kane na kabababa lang sa hagdan galing sa Ikalawang palapag at ihinarap nito sa
kanila ang magazine na hawak at tumingin kay Blaze.
"I think this is the woman." Anito.
Napanganga si Happy habang nakatingin sa hawak na Magazine ni Kane.
It's a magazine of naked woman with big breasts.
"Kane, bastos 'yang hawak mo." Nagtatagis ang bagang niyang sabi. "Don't piss me
off."
Kane immediately drop the magazine. "Sorry, my Lady."
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Happy at bumaling kay Blaze para sabihan sanang
magpahinga na ito ng makita niya ang hitsura nito.
He looks pale while glancing at the magazine on the floor.
Happy lips thinned as she looked at Kane again. "Kane?"
"Yes, my lady?"
"Kanino 'yang magazine na yan?"
Kaagad na tinuro ni Kane si Blaze, "i told him to rest, kasi 'yon ang sabi mo sakin
bago ka umalis. But he got up and i couldn't stop him because he gave me a magazine
and he gave me a new order, find the girl who has big breasts in that magazine. And
i did." Tumingin ito kay Blaze, "did i pick the right woman, your highness?"
Blaze gulped before facing her. "Baby, let me explain that."
Kalmado siyang nakapameywang na humarap sa kasintahan. "Sure, baby. Explain to me

in details why you have a porn magazine."
Blaze gulped again. "I, ahm, i'll start w-with I'm a man and, ahm..." he's getting
paler and paler every passing second, "b-before you c-came into my life— ahm, b-
before i fell so much in love w-with you... t-there's you know— i'm a man. And i—
it's part of me... and i'm a man... yes, I'm a man."
Tumango-tango siya. "Hmm... do you still looked at it?" Pinulot niya ang magazine
na nasa sahig saka tumabi sa kasintahan habang binubuklat niya ang bawat pagina
nun. "Wow... what a big breast. Wow... so sexy. Wow, big breast again. Nice.
Beautiful."
Blaze's head was hanging low.
Happy sighed before smiling at King, "King?"
Tuwid itong tumayo kaagad, "yes, young miss?"
"Ready the guest room beside yours." Utos niya.
King stilled before glancing at Blaze and then back at her. "Y-you will move to the
guest room?"
"King!" Blaze hissed at King.
"Sorry, your highness." Then King smiled at her, "I'm sure the guest room will not
suit your liking, Young Miss."
"That's okay." Happy smiled sweetly, "hindi naman ako ang matutulog dun. He is."
Aniya sabay turo kay Blaze.
Blaze's eyes bulged. "Baby!"
"What?" Tinaasan niya ito ng kilay, "don't worry," pilit niyang pinahawakan dito
ang magazine, "you can have this in your new room. Look at those woman as you jack
off."
Blaze eyes looked at her with begging eyes. "But baby—"
"Okay lang ba sayo na may pag-aari din akong magazine na ganiyan pero mga hubad na
lalaki naman ang laman?" Tanong niya sa malumanay na bosed.
Blaze's face darkened. "Hell, no!" He hissed.
Happy tapped Blaze's cheeks. "Precisely my point, Blazey. I'm possessive too. And
Happy..." tinuro niya ang sarili saka pekeng ngumiti ng malapad, "is not happy."
Pinulot niya ang handbag sa centre table saka naglakad patungo sa hagdanan.
Naririnig niyang pinapagalitan ni Blaze si Kane.
"Why didn't you hide this, you motherfucker?!"
Kane answered in a low emotionless voice. "Wala ka namang sinabing itago ko. Ang
sabi mo lang na hanapin ko ang may pinakamalaking boobs."
"You are so dead, your highness." Ani King.
"You think?!" Blaze snapped.
And Kane asked again. "By the way, may nakita akong gel diyan na pangpalaki raw, is
that real?"
"Why?" King asked, "are you lacking?"
"No." Sagot ni Kane sa walang emosyon nitong boses. "The opposite actually. May
pangpaliit ba?"
"The fuck?!" It was King.
"Are you... right In the head?" Blaze asked In shock. "Women likes men with a big
friend and good stamina."
Tumaas ang kilay ni Happy. She couldn't agree more. Si Blaze ang unang lalaki na
nakatalik niya at masasabi niyang walang pagkakataon na nabitin siya o nakulangan
sa performance nito. And that's because he's big and long and just insatiable.
"I wouldn't know what women likes, your highness." Ani Kane.
Napatigil talaga sa pag-akyat si Happy sa hagdanan at nilingon ang tatlo. Nakatanga

si Blaze at King kay Kane, si Kane naman dahil may maskara pa rin sa mukha nito ay
hindi niya makita ang emosyon.
"Wait..." it was King who looks bothered, "are you, ahm, are you telling us that
you haven't had sex? Recently? Or all your life?"
"All my life." Sagot ni Kane na walang pag-aalinlangan. "I was busy."
"So... you're a virgin?" Blaze asked Kane In shock.
Kane nodded. "Yes."
"Have you ever been kiss?" King asked Kane, still in shock.
Umiling si Kane. "Why are you looking at me like that? Is sex and kiss really
necessary in life?"
"Hell, yeah!" Sabay na sagot ni King at Blaze.
Napailing si Happy saka nagpatuloy sa pag-akyat.
Her team is really full of weirdos. King is weird, Blaze is weirder and Kane is the
weirdest. Napapatanong tuloy siya kung may lalaki pa ba ngayon na kasing-edad ni
Kane na wala pang first kiss o kaya first sex.
Pumasok siya sa kuwarto ni Blaze at ini-lock ang pinto bago hinubad lahat ng saplot
at nagbabad sa bathtub.
A soft music was playing on her phone while she bathe, and she didn't realize that
she fell asleep.
Maybe because she's mentally tired.
Nagising lang siya ng maramdaman niyang may pumangko sa kaniya mula sa bathtub at
maingat siyang ihiniga sa kung saan. Alam niyang si Blaze 'yon dahil naamoy niya
ang pabango nito.
Nagpanggap siyang natutulog pa rin dahil gusto niyang malaman kung anong sunod
nitong gagawin.
Tinuyo nito ng tuwalya ang basa niyang kayatawan at maingat na naman siyang
pinangko at inilipat ng higa sa malabot na kama.
Maingat siya nitong pinatagilid ng higa saka kinumutan ang hubad niyang katawan
hanggang sa leeg.
And Happy Inwardly smile when she heard and felt a blow drier on her hair.
Tinuyo ni Blaze ang buhok niya pagkatapos ay hinalikan siya sa gilid ng nuo at
maingat saka masuyo siyang yinakap.
"I love you, Happiness Aravena Quinn." Bulong nito, "pasensiya na dahil nagalit ka
kanina. I know you're stressed out and tired because of the Organization, tapos
dinagdagan ko pa. Sorry, i'll make it up to you. I promise." He kissed her temple
again. "I love you. I love you."
Nakailang sabi pa ito ng i love you bago niya narinig na umalis ito ng kuwarto.
Happy opened her eyes while a smile played on her lips.
Napailing siya saka bumangon para magbihis, pagkatapos ay bumalik din sa

pagkakahiga.
Nang hindi na siya nakatulog ulit pagkalipas ng isang oras, bumangon siya at
lumabas ng kuwarto.
Hinanap niya ang tatlo sa pamamagitan ng tainga niya. Kung saan ang maingay,
paniguradong nandoon ang tatlong 'yon.
And she was right... she followed the noice and found the three kids on the
kitchen.
Nag-iihaw ng karne si King at Blaze habang si Kane naman ay nakahiga sa island

counter habang kumakain ng mansanas.
Tahimik siyang humilig sa hamba ng pintuan habang pinagmamasdan ang tatlo.
"Holy fuck!" Sigaw ni Blaze ng biglang tumaas ang apoy ng grill stove dahil sa
pagpahid ni King ng mantika sa mga karne. "Fuck! Fuck! Kane, the fire extinguisher!
Holy fuck! Blake will kill me If we burn this house! Holy fuck!"
Mabilis namang sumunod si Kane at kinuha ang fire extinguisher at akmang bubuksan
na nito iyon ng pandilatan ito ng mata ni King.
"Don't you dare or i'll kill you!"
Kane looked at Blaze questioningly.
"It's not burning anymore." Ani Blaze na kalmado na ang boses kay Kane. "Put it
back."
"Okay." Madaling kausap si Kane na ibinalik ang fire extinguisher sa pinagkunan.
Nang makita siya nito, sinenyasan niya Itong huwag maingay. Tumango naman ito at
nahiga ulit, sa lamesa na sa pagkakataong iyon.
"Kane!" King hissed at Kane. "Get off the fucking table!"
"King!" Tawag ni Blaze kay King, "help! 911! 911! Umuusok ng marami! King! Help!
Fuck! The meat is burning! Happy will not eat this— holy fuck!"
Napailing siya ng makitang hindi na alam ni King ang gagawin kung tutulungan nito
si Blaze o pagagalitan si Kane.
Tinali niya ang buhok saka lumapit kay Blaze. "Move. Ako na ang gagawa."
Kaagad namang sumunod si Blaze at si King naman ay pinaalis si Kane sa pagkakahiga

sa mesa habang si Blaze naman ay may inabot sa kaniyang platito na may luto nang
karne.
"I, ahm... I grilled this." Anito na parang nahihiya. "It's a little black but...
you know... effort?"
Tinaasan niya ito ng kilay, "oh, tapos?"
He gave her a puppy dog eyes and face as he hold the small plate, "i'm sorry and i
love you."
Nanatiling nakataas ang kilay niya. "And you think madadala mo ako riyan, sa pa
cute mo?"
Napakamot sa batok si Blaze. "Ahm... may engagement ring na ako para sayo. Bati na
tayo?"
Happy immediately offered her hand, "put it on."
Napangiwi si Blaze, "mamaya pa, kunin natin ng magkasama."
Happy sighed before eating a piece of meat from the plate Blaze was holding at her
"Pasalamat ka love kita."
Kaagad na lumapad ang ngiti ni Blaze. "At mahal din kita ng sobra kaya patas lang
tayo."
"Yeah, yeah. Pero sa guest room ka pa rin matutulog." Ani Happy saka napatingin kay
King na pinaapalis naman ngayon si Kane sa pagkakahiga sa pahabang lababo na gawa
sa marmol.
"Kane! If you're sleepy, go to your room!" Parang Isang ama si King na

pinapagalitan ang anak nito, "Kane, move!"
Bumangon naman si Kane at lumipat sa island counter para mahiga na pinaalis na

naman si King.
Napailing siya. "Kane, doon ka na sa kuwarto mo." Malumanay ang boses na sabi niya
rito.
Kane looked at her with his emotionless mismatched eyes. "It's too big and the bed
is too soft. Hindi ako makatulog."
"Bakit hindi ka nagsabi?" Tanong niya. "You'd been in that room for three days now.
Gusto mo bang palitan ang kama mo?"
Umiling si Kane. "Hindi lang ako sanay." Anito saka nagbaba ng tingin. "I'm used to
sleeping on the floor."
King asked Kane. "Where have you been before you introduced yourself to us?"
"War against the Triad." Sagot ni Kane.
"Family?" Blaze asked.
Umiling ito. "I have none."
"Where do you live?" King asked again.
"I don't have a house... or a home."
Kane spoke with no emotion on his voice but Happy felt it... the emptiness and
longing in his words.
Kaya wala siyang pakailam kung magalit o magselos si Blaze, nilapitan niya si Kane
at masuyo itong niyakap.
Naramdaman niya ang paninigas ng katawan nito at parang hindi alam ang gagawin. At
nang pakawalan niya ito sa pagkakayakap, nginitian niya ito.
"Well... since you're our Ultor now, you'll be with us from now on and we're family
here. Okay? And this house... this Is our home."
Kane nodded. "Okay." Anito saka umalis sa harapan niya at naglakad palabas ng
kusina. "I'll try to sleep in my room."
Napabuntong-hininga siya saka tumingin kay King, "make sure that he's okay.
Something is off with him."
Tumango si King at sinundan nito si Kane. Siya naman ay tinapos ang pag-iihaw at
sabay silang kumain ni Blaze.
While eating together, she and Blaze spoke about going out after here and then
their conversation jumped to what transpired on the meeting and how the
Organization Is trying to get on it's feet to fight a war against the Triad.
Pagkatapos nilang kumain, habang nagliligpit si Blaze sa kinainan nila, naglalagay

naman siya ng pagkain sa tray at dinala niya iyon sa kuwarto ni Kane kung saan
naroon si King na nakahiga sa sofa habang sa sahig naman nakahiga si Kane.
"W-what is that?" Kane asked as he gets up from the floor.
"Food." Nginitian niya ito, "kain na muna kayo ni King. Lalabas kami ni Blaze, ikaw
na muna ang bahala rito sa bahay."
Tahimik na tumango si Kane at nang papaalis na siya ay nagsalita Ito.
"Thank you, my Lady."
Nilingon niya ito, "for?"
"For the food." Anito habang titig na titig sa tray na may pagkain na nasa ibabaw
ng kama, "no one has ever brought me food before."
Tipid niya itong nginitian saka tumingin siya kay King na nagsi-cellphone. "Take
care of Kane."
"Yes, Young Miss."
Nang makalabas siya sa kuwarto ni Kane, dumeretso siya sa kuwarto ni Blaze para
magbihis at mag-ayos. Nang makababa siya, naghihintay na sa kaniya si Blaze.
Inagaw niya ang hawak nitong susi. "I'm driving. You're still healing."
Ngumiti lang si Blaze saka yumakap mula sa likuran niya habang naglalakad sila.
Napailing nalang si Happy dahil nahihirapan sila parehong maglakad dahil sa yakap
nito.
"Blaze, let go." Siniko niya ito.
Blaze kissed her neck. "I'm riding shotgun and my girl is driving. Why do you look
so badass in my head?"
Napailing nalang siya saka sumakay sa kotse at binuhay ang makina. Nang makasakay
at makapag-seatbelt si Blaze, kaagad niyang pinaharurot ang sasakyan.
"Okay, Blazey, where are we going? Navigate me." Sabi niya.
And that's what Blaze did for the next two hours, telling her where to turn and
where to go until they stopped in front of a parlor.
InkArt. A tattoo parlor.
Kunot ang nuong bumaling siya kay Blaze. "Dito na ba?"

Kinindatan siya nito saka lumabas ng sasakyan. Kaagad naman siyang sumunod sa
kasintahan at pinagsiklop nito ang kamay nila habang ginigiya siya papasok sa
InkArt.
"Boss!" Bati kay Blaze ng lalaking sumalubong sa kanila. "Kumusta?"
Nagkamay muna ang dalawa bago sumagot si Blaze.
"Ayos lang, Jorge. Handa na ba?"
"Yes, boss." Nakangiting sagot ng lalaki.
Naging sunod-sunuran lang si Happy hanggang sa magkatabi silang makaupo ni Blaze.
Happy looked at Blaze, bewildered. "Are you getting a tattoo?"
May papel itong kinuha sa bulsa saka ipinakita sa kaniya ang desinyo na naroon.
"No. We are getting a tattoo."
Napakurap-kurap siya habang pinagmamasdan ang disenyo na pinakita nito sa kaniya.
Then she glance at Blaze, "at ngayon mo lang sinabi sakin dahil?"
Napangiwi ito. "Baka umayaw ka."
Napatitig siya ulit sa disenyo na nasa papel. "It's gonna be permanent, Blaze."
"Yeah. I know." Ani Blaze saka masuyo siyang hinalikan sa pisngi. "I asked you to
marry me didn't I? That's permanent too. Ikaw ang inaalala ko, baka ayaw mo."
Happy took a deep breath, "i like it."
Blaze smiled and captured her lips with a lingering kiss. "I love you."
She smiled. "I love you too."
"Handa na, boss?" Tanong nang magta-tattoo sa kanila.
Tumango si Blaze at nauna ito sa kaniya. Ni hindi man lang ito napaigtad ng kahit
na kaunti ng lumapat ang karayom sa balat nito. He looks calm and was even watching
as the artist Inked him. Siguro dahil sanay na ito.
And when it was already her turn, Happy took a couple of deep breaths before she
nod at the Tattoo artist, signalling him to start.
Mahigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ng kasintahan hanggang sa matapos 'yon. Minsan at
pumipikit siya amo kaya tumitingin kay Blaze na kaagad siyang hinahalikan sa mga
labi.
Over all, It was a nice experience. Much better than the last one. Nuong pina-
tattoo-an siya ng ama niya, tawa pa ito ng tawa kasi umiiyak siya lalo yong
Insignia niya sa batok.
Kagat-kagat ni Happy ang labi habang nagbabayad si Blaze at nagpasalamat na rin.
Nang makalabas sila ng tattoo parlor ay papagabi na.
Akmang sasakay na siya ng kotse ng paikutin siya ni Blaze na nasa likuran niya
paharap dito at pinasandal siya sa nakasarang pinto ng sasakyan.
"What?" She asked in a soft voice as she looked at his eyes.
Blaze pressed his lips on her forehead. "Thank you."
"For?"
"For doing this with me." Blaze raised his hand to show her his ring finger where
her name was tattooed in cursive style, like a ring on the front of his ring
finger, while an infinity symbol was tattooed on the back of his finger connecting
the H and Y together.
"Oh." She smiled. "It's pretty." Ipinakita niya rin sa kasintahan ang daliri kung
saan naroon ang kaparehong desinyo ng tattoo nito. But the name tattooed on her
ring finger was Blaze, B and E are also connected by an infinity symbol around the
back of her finger. "I like it. Simple. Pretty."
Blaze kissed her ring finger. "Do you know why I pick the ring finger?"
"Because you wanna marry me?" Nakangiting hula niya.
Blaze smiled. "Yes. And the good thing about ring tattoos is that you can't take it
off and throw It away. You're mine, Happy Quinn, as i am yours."
Inilapit ni Happy ang mga labi sa labi ni Blaze at masuyo itong hinalikan, wala
siyang pakialam kung nasa gilid sila ng kalsada. Gusto niyang maramdaman nito na
masaya siya at mahal niya Ito sa pamamagitan ng halik niya.
Nang maghiwalay ang mga labi nila, masuyo siya nitong niyakap.
"Baby?"
"Hmm?" She hummed.
"Let's have a date tomorrow and then let's have a lot of sex after."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Nakakalimutan mo na ba, sa guestroom ka matutulog?"
"Baby naman..."
Natatawang tinalikuran niya ang kasintahan at akmang sasakay ng kotse ng makita ang
dalawang motorsiklo na papadaan sa harapan nila at may mga baril itong nakatutok sa
kanila.
Pero bago pa ng mga ito makalabit ang gatilyo ng mga baril na hawak, isa-isa ang
mga Itong natumba at gumiwang ang motor na sinasakyan hanggang sa natumba na Iyon
ng tuluyan.
Ang apat na lalaki na sakay ng dalawang motor at nakahandusay na ngayon sa semento,

wala nang buhay.
Mabilis na pinasakay siya ni Blaze sa passenger seat habang ito ang mabilis na
nagmaneho palayo sa lugar na 'yon.
"What was that?" Kinakabahan niyang tanong. "Yong mga lalaking 'yon, balak tayong
barilin. I saw them point their gun at us!"
"A Sniper took them out." Wika ni Blaze.

Umawang ang labi nita. "Who?"
As if on cue, someone called Blaze's phone that on the dashboard. Sinagot niya iyon
at ini-loud speaker.
"Your highness," boses iyon ni Kane na walang emosyon, "are you two okay?"
Nagkatinginan sila ni Blaze.
"Yes." Sagot niya. "Why are you asking?"
"Step on the gas, your highness." Ani Kane sa kalmado pa ring boses. "You have a
tail. I'll take care of it."
Mabilis na sumilip si Happy sa likuran ng kotse nila at nakita niyang isa-isang

natutumba ang mga lalaki sa motorsiklo na sumusunod sa kanila.
"Is that you?" Tanong niya kay Kane. "The Sniper! Is that you?"
Kane calmly breathes out, "yes... It's dangerous out there with the Triad gunning
for you. I'm sorry i disobeyed your order to watch the house."
Napangiti siya. "It's okay, Kane, it's okay. Thank you. Thank you so much."
"Your highness, turn left." Boses na iyon ni King. "You have another tail. It's
three cars and they's all fast."
Magkasama ang dalawa!
"Fuck!" Mas binilisan pa ni Blaze ang pagmamaneho.
"Turn left again, your highness." Sabi ni King, "traffic up ahead so turn right
before your reach the main road."
Sinunod ni Blaze ang sinabi ni King at ito ang naging navigator nila hanggang sa
makarating sila sa daan patungong Racini's Hotel.
Puno ng pagtataka si Happy ng makitang hindi na sumunod sa kanila ang kalaban.
"What the..."
"This is the Org's territory." Sabi ni Blaze, "they wouldn't dare or they'll die."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga at para siyang nakahinga ng maluwang ng iparada

nito ang sasakyan sa harap ng Hotel.
Mabilis silang pumasok.
"Nasaan kayo?" Tanong niya kay King na nasa kabilang linya pa rin.
"On your left, Young Miss." Anito.
Pinatay niya ang tawag at hinawakan niya ang kamay ni Blaze saka hinila itong
patungong kaliwang bahagi ng hotel kung nasaan ang Restaurant.
And there he is. King Zabat. Eating a dessert with Yrozz who's In front if his
laptop.
Napapantastikuhang napatitig si Blaze kay King na pinaghugot sila ng upuan ng
makalapit sila sa dalawa.
"Seriously? You were eating dessert while navigating us out of a life and death
situation?"
King nodded with a smile. "Their salted caramel-chocolate tart is to die for, your
highness."
"Paano kung nagkamali ka?" Inis na tanong ni Blaze kay King ng makaupo sila sa
pabilog na mesa. "E di namatay kami?"
Tinuro nito si Yrozz, "he was navigating, I just did the talking because i have a
very deep calm sexy voice, Master Yrozz said."
"I did not." Yrozz immediately denied It.
"Okay. Just deep sexy voice then."
"Nope." Umiling pa si Yrozz.
King sighed heavily. "Fine. Just deep calm voice."
Yrozz clucked his tongue while pointing his finger at King like a gun. "You got it,
bud."
King sighed again. "Meany."
Blaze blows a loud breath. "Shut up, King. Order us something to eat. Hurry."
Sinabi niya kay King kung anong gustong kainin bago hinanap si Kane. "Where's
Kane?"
As if on cue, Kane sat on the chair next to her. "I'm here, my Lady." Kapagkuwan ay
tumango ito kay Blaze, "your highness. Are you okay?"
Blaze nodded. "Thanks to you. Those were perfects shots even at that distance.
Three thousand yard is a beast."
Tumango lang si Kane at hindi na ito nagsalita.
Masaya si Happy na mayroon siyang maasahan na kaibigan sa paligid niya kaya naman
ng dumating ang pina-order niyang cheese tart kay King, Ibinigay niya iyon kay
Kane.
"Thank you. For saving us." Aniya. "And for thinking of mine and Blaze's safety. I
owe you so i will let you eat my favourite dessert."
Kane looked at her. His mismatched eyes has one emotion she can name.
Gratitude.
"Thank you." He whispered before eating the cheese tart.
Then she faced Yrozz and King. "Thank you so much, for saving our asses back
there."
Yrozz closed his laptop before smiling. "That's what teammates do. I mean, King
told me about the open position and i said yes — we're sort of a team now, right? I
mean, i every Arkhon needs a Tracker... i could be that. If— you know, you want me
in your team."
Itinaas ni Blaze ang baso na may lamang tubig, "to #SecondArkhonTeam. Let's cheers
to that."
Lahat sila ay nakangiting itinaas ang baso na tubig ang laman saka sabay-sabay na
uminom.
And as Happy looked at every member of her team; Blaze, her protector, King, her
Butler, Kane, her Punisher and Yrozz, her tracker... she felt confident... their
presence makes her strong.
These men may act like kids sometimes... but they're reliable ... and they would
never let her down and she will do everything in her power to not let them down
either, because these men deserves more... they deserve an Arkhon that they can be
very proud of.
Happy smiled at her teammates. It may not seem like it now, but for her, this
team ... they're going to be a very big part of her family.
Maybe not by blood ... but by loyalty, trust, care and heart.
🔥🔥🔥
~ Can't stop writing long chapters. This one is 4.6k 😅 i need to return to 2.5k
words asap , may usual word count 😅 sheyt!
~ So... just for clarification. Kane is not Niccos Racini. Baby pa sa timeline na
'to si Niccos 😅 patay siya kay iriszilla. And Organósi is greek for Organization.
Happy Reading 😘😘😘
CHAPTER 39
AFRAID THAT someone might invade their home, Yrozz put a lot of CCTV around the
Vitale's mansion, even outside the gate to monitor the surroundings with the help
of Phoenix Martinez who secured the house with locks and guns. Kahit papaano, medyo
nakahinga na nang maluwang si Happy na walang basta-basta makakapasok ng bahay.
"Why are we watching Tom and Jerry again?" Napapantastikuhan niyang tanong sa apat
na kalalakihang kasama niya sa salas ng hapong 'yon.
Blaze is busy watching, King is busy sulking like a cow because it's not Oggy and
the cockroaches, Yrozz is busy cracking the code on Midnight's file and Kane— who's
full name is Kane Spiros according to Yrozz— is watching Tom and Jerry with his
emotionless eyes again.
Si King ang sumagot sa tanong niya at pasimpleng tinuro si Blaze na nakatutok ang
mata sa TV. "Because he is pissed."
"And he's gripping the remote very tightly." Kane added coldly.
Yrozz nodded. "Hindi namin maaagaw ang remote na hindi kami magbubuwis ng buhay."
Tumango si King. "Last night, he even got drunk while telling us how bad you are to
him."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Paano ako naging bad?"

"Kasi ayaw mong matulog na katabi siya." Sagot ni Yrozz, "parang bata na nagtatampo
na ewan. Sarap i-untog ng ulo sa pader." Nilingon ni Yrozz si Kane, "i-untog mo nga
ang ulo niyang your highness mo. Nagda-drama e. Baka maglasing na naman yan mamaya
idamay na naman tayo sa ka-dramahan niya sa buhay. Hindi ako nakatulog kaagad
kagabi at busy ako. Mga isturbo."
Kane's lips thinned. "Dapat daw damay tayo kasi teammates tayo."
King nodded. "We are Team inseparable."
Yrozz chuckled. "Oo nga pala. Palagi tayong magkakasama, hindi kaya magkapalit na
tayo ng mga mukha nito?"
Natawa si Happy. "I actually like it na sa isang bahay lang tayo nakatira at palagi
tayong magkakasama. Nakikilala natin ang isa't-isa at I like having you all around.
It makes me feel safe."
Ngumiti si King at pasimpleng tinuro si Blaze na wala pa ring imik. "Anyways, what
are we going to do about the big baby?"
Tiningnan niya ang kasintahan na nakaupo sa pang-isahang sofa, malayo sa kaniya.
It was a first. Sitting far away from her. Maybe because she doesn't want to give
in into his antics. Blaze wanted to make love and she doesn't want to. Hindi niya
alam pero wala talaga siya sa mood para pagbigyan si Blaze.
And not to mention she didn't let him sleep on their room. Sa guest room ito
natutulog mula pa nuong isang araw kaya iritado ito.
Happy dismissively flip her hand on the air. "Hayaan niyo siyang magdrama."
Pinagsiklop niya ang kamay, "anyway, who wants some pizza? Nagki-crave ako. Please
buy me some?"
Kaagad na tumayo si King. "Leave it to me, Young Miss."
"And Iced Americano, please?" Pahabol niyang sabi kay King.
Tumango naman si King at lumabas ng bahay para bumili ng makakain nila.
Ilang episode rin ng Tom and Jerry ang pinanood nila bago nakabalik si King na may
dalang limang iba't-ibang flavor ng pizza at dalawang Iced Americano para sa
kaniya.
"Your highness," kuha ni King sa atensiyon ni Blaze na wala pa ring imik, "let's
eat."
Wala man lang reaksiyon si Blaze.
"Bud, come on. Let's eat." Aya rito ni Yrozz habang kumukuha ito ng isang slice ng
pizza.
Si Kane naman ay tiningnan lang ang pizza. Nakikita niya sa magkaibang kulay nitong
mga mata na gusto nitong kumain pero nagdadalawang isip itong kumuha kaya naman
siya nalang ang kumuha at ini-abot dito ang pizza.
Napapansin niya iyon kay Kane na hindi ito basta-basta kumukuha ng pagkain.
"Here. Eat." Aniya.

Kane looked at her with gratitude in his mismatched eyes. "Thank you, My Lady. I
always wanted to eat pizza."
Nginitian niya ito saka ibinigay rito ang isang buong pizza. "Sayo na 'to, gusto mo
ba?"
Tinanggap naman kaagad iyon ni Kane saka itinago nito iyon sa likod nito. At nang
aabutin iyon ni King, mabilis na hinugot nito ang kutsilyo na nakatago sa gilid ng
sapatos nito at umikot iyon sa mga palad nito bago inilapit iyon sa leeg ni King.
"Don't touch my pizza." Matalim ang boses ni Kane, "Lady Happy gave it to me. It's
mine."
Napapantastikuhang napatitig si King kay Kane, "can't we share?"
"No." Matigas na sabi ni Kane. "It's mine. Lady Happy gave it to me."
Kane sounded so possessive. Pakiramdam tuloy niya parang iyon ang unang beses na
may nagbigay dito ng pizza sa inaakto nito.
King sighed and pushed Kane's knife away from his neck. "Yes. It's yours. I'm not
gonna take it away from you."
Doon lang bumaba ang kamay ni Kane na may hawak na kutsilyo saka kumalma ito at
bahagyang yumukod ang ulo kay King, "my apologies, it's just that it's my pizza.
Lady Happy gave it to me."
Nawi-weirduhang tumango si King saka kay Yrozz nalang ito naki-share ng pizza
habang si Kane naman ay sa pizza na ibinigay niya rito ito kumain ng magana.
And as they eat, Blaze still has no reaction, but she can see him glancing at the
boxes of pizza from time to time. Kaya naman naawa siya rito at lumapit siya sa
kasintahan.
"Blaze?" Malambing niyang kuha sa atensiyon ng kasintahan. "Come on, let's eat some
pizza."
Blaze remained unmoving.
"Blazey?"
No comment from Blaze.
Happy took a deep breath before smiling at Blaze. "My Blazey-baby... kakain na siya
ng pizza... kakain na siya."
Nothing.
Happy pouted, that's when Yrozz spoke. "Nagpapalambing lang 'yan."
Napangiti siya dahil alam niyang tama si Yrozz, kaya naman umupo siya patagilid sa
hita ni Blaze at hinaplos ang buhok nito habang nakatutok pa rin ang mga mata nito
sa TV.
"Baby, look at me please?" Paglalambing niya. "Aww...my baby, huwag ka nang

magtampo." Ini-umang niya sa bibig nito ang pizza saka iced americano, "this is for
my baby... kakain na siya, oi, kakain na siya."
Blaze's face remained stoic.
"Baby naman... please?" Naglalambing na pakiusap niya habang hinahalik-halikan ito

sa buong pisngi.
Nothing. Blaze was still looking stoic.
Happy sighed as her forehead furrowed irritatedly. "Kakain ka o hindi?"
Walang sagot.
Happy's lips thinned. "Kakain ka o magbi-break tayo?"
Mabilis na kumagat si Blaze sa pizza na hawak niya saka sumimsim ng iced americano.
"'Yon naman pala, fast ka naman palang kausap." Hinalikan niya ito sa gilid ng
labi, "i love you, Blazey-baby."
Slowly, his stoic face started melting into a irritated expression. "This is
unfair!" Reklamo nito. "How can you do this to me? Ginagawa mo akong marupok! Fuck!
I don't like this!"
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Maging marupok o break up?"
Blaze stilled before smiling at her. "On second thought, I don't mind if i'm a
softy when I comes to you. I'm your big baby after all."
Bumaba ang kilay niya saka nginitian ito. "'Yon naman pala. Here, my big baby,"
sinubuan niya ulit ito, "eat some pizza."
Kaagad namang kumagat ulit si Blaze sa pizza na hawak niya saka niyakap siya sa
beywang.
While Yrozz keeps on coughing while saying 'pa-bebe', together with King who's also
coughing while saying 'Young Miss Bitch'.
Hindi pinansin ni Blaze ang dalawa saka siniil ni Blaze ng halik ang mga labi niya
na tinugon naman niya.
Napuno ng kantiyawan ang buong salas na sinagot lang ni Blaze ng pagpapakita ng

gitnang daliri nito habang inaangkin ang mga labi niya.
Natawa nalang siya ng maghiwalay ang mga labi nila at nakipaglaban ng sipaan si
Blaze kay Yrozz at King habang tahimik namang kumakain ng pizza si Kane.
At nang makita si Kane na interesadong nakatingin sa isang iced americano na nasa

centre table na hindi pa nagagalaw, kinuha niya iyon saka inabot sa binata.
"You want?"
Kane looked at her. "C-can I have it?" May pag-aalinlangan sa boses nito.
Mas inilapit pa niya ang iced americano rito. "Here. Sayo na. Mayroon naman na
ako."
Kaagad naman iyong tinanggap ni Kane saka ininom kaagad.
Napangiti siya kay Kane. He looks like a kid who just had a taste of pizza and iced
americano. He seems to like it too.
At dahil nagsisipaan pa rin si Blaze, Yrozz at King na parang mga bata, tumayo siya
at umalis ng sala para tawagan ang ama dahil bigla niya itong naalala at na-miss.
Mula sa salas, pumunta siya ng kusina dahil tahimik doon.
"Daddy." Nakangiti niyang sabi ng sagutin nito ang tawag niya, "good evening."
"It's morning here, Princess."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Oo nga pala. How's Lucky? Is she okay?"
"She's fine, Princess." Anang ama, "how about you? I heard you dethroned that son
of a bitch. Von Per was very happy at the news."
Happy chuckled but her laughter slowly died down, "pero nakatakas siya, Dad. And
i'm scared. Siguradong gaganti 'yon sa ginawa ko sa kaniya."
"Then think, Princess." Anang ama, "you can catch him. You're the Second Arkhon now
and i'm very proud of you. The news of you taking in charge spread like wildfire,
especially your speech about not going to war against our own people and of course,
about peace and fairness. The ten families supporting the Second Arkhon wanted me
to extend how proud they are of you. Kung may kailangan ka raw, magsabi ka lang."
Huminga siya ng malalim. "Daddy... i'm scared."
"It's okay to be scared, Princess. That's normal. But don't let it get to you.
Don't let your fear control you, you control your fear. Kaya mo 'to. Anak kita kaya
alam ko 'yon. At tungkol naman sa ika-apat na Arkhon, alalahanin mo kung sino ka.
You are the Second Archon, you are higher than him. Don't adjust who you are for
him. Everyone will listen to you. Use your power and connection to get him. Trust
me, he'll be shaking when you're done with him."
Tumango siya na parang nasa harapan niya ang ama. "Thank you, Daddy. May naisip
akong plano sa sinabi mo. I love you."
"I love you too, Princess. Always take care, okay? And don't forget who you are,
Princess and work it."
Napangiti siya. "Yes, Daddy."
Nang mawala ang ama sa kabilang linya, humugot siya ng malalim na hininga saka
ilang segundong nakatitig sa kawalan habang iniisip kung tama ba ang planong
naglalaro sa isip niya... kung gagana ba 'yon at positibo ang kalalabasan.
Remember who I am and work it.
That's it. She's the Second Arkhon. Hindi puwedeng palagi siyang nasa safe sone.
She has to take risk, like how she risked her heart to be with Blaze. Kailangan
niyang tapangan pa at isantabi ang takot at kaba niya.
I'm the second Arkhon. Puwede niyang utusan kahit sino para mahanap ang matandang
'yon.
Kumuyom ang kamao niya. That's it!
Malalaki ang hakbang na bumalik siya sa salas. "Yrozz!" Kuha niya sa atensiyon ng
tracker niya, "coordinate with Shun Kim, Knight's tracker. We're going to find that
old man before he finds us."
"The fourth Arkhon?" Tanong ni Blaze na tumigil na rin sa pakikipagsipaan kay Yrozz
at King.
Tumango siya habang nakangiti. "Yes." Then she faced King, "do you know how to work
a camera?"
"Of course." Sagot ni King.
"Great. Let's do it." Umupo siya sa pang-isahang sofa at tumingin kay King. "Okay,
video me and please, silence."
Tumahimik naman ang lahat. Wala na ang mga isip bata niyang kasama. They're faces
are now back into 'don't mess with me' face and 'we're back to business' face.
"What's your plan?" Tanong ni Blaze sa kaniya.
Happy smiled. "Utilize my power and connections."
Umalis si King para kumuha ng camera at nang makabalik ito, kaagad nitong itinutok
iyon sa kaniya na naka-upong sa pang-isahang sofa at nakataas ang nuong naka-upo.
"Okay, young Miss," ani King saka nag-umpisa nang magbilang, "one... two ... three—
go."
"Hi." Tipid na ngumiti si Happy sa kamera habang kalmado ang mukha kahit parang
magigiba ang dibdib niya sa kaba. "Some of you knows me already, some of you has no
idea who I am or where I came from, so hear my introduction before you make your
judgement. "Happy took a deep breath, "I, am Happiness Aravena Quinn, daughter of
Dominick Quinn, descended from a long line of Aristocrat since the Dark Ages. And
I," ipinakita niya sa camera ang insignia niya sa batok bago ibinalik ulit sa
camera ang tingin, "am your Second Arkhon.
"You're seeing this video now because I need something from you, your help to find
the fourth Arkhon. Yes, you heard me right. He violated one of the sacred rules of
the Organization and that is to never hurt an innocent, because the reason why we
are fighting evil and war, and sacrificing our lives was for them... for the
innocent people to be safe and protected from harm and evil.
"We are standing, sustaining the Organization to be strong and proud so we can
bring peace and save lives. Let's not forget the reason of our existence ... the
reason why you are part of the Organósi, and that is to bring peace and save as
many people as we can and make a difference. Yes, we can never rid the evil from
this world but we can cut their horns and make sure that they won't grow again
because that... is our job.
"And if we share the same belief, if you still believe on what the Organósi is
fighting for since the Dark Ages, don't hesitate to take a step and make a stand
for what you believe in. Don't be afraid to come forward and tell me where the
fourth Arkhon is. I want peace in the Organization, so a fair warning to all, from
me, if anyone dares to help the fourth Arkhon in any way and hid him from me, there
will be repercussion. Do not test me. I'm maybe inexperience and wants peace for
all, but I assure you," her eyes sharpened at the camera, "if you block my way, I
will show you no mercy."
Seconds had passed, the camera is already off, but the four set of eyes are still
looking at her with awe.
Happy blinked and looked around. "What?" Nagtataka niyang tanong.

Blaze closed his parted lips, but his eyes, they were full of admiration as he
looked at her. "Do you know how badass you are while talking?"
Kunot ang nuong umiling niya. "No. I was nervous and scared."
"It didn't show, Lady Happy." Ani Kane.
"Yeah." Yrozz agreed while nodding his head. "Para kang mabait na nagpapaalala sa
unahan ng video, pero halimaw namang nanakot sa hulihan."
"A combination of niceness and fierceness." King smiled proudly at her, "i'm proud
of you, Young Miss."
Blaze was smiling proudly at her too. At parang hindi na ito nakapagpigil, tumayo
ito mula sa kinauupuan at inilang hakbang ang pagitan nila saka siniil ng mapusok
ng halik ang mga labi niya bago humahangang bumulong.
"It's like you're a badass... with a heart." He bit her lower lip, "fuck, I wanna
make love to you in more ways than one."
Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing, "no sex, remember? I'm still pissed."
Blaze sighed heavily, "a man can hope, baby. And i'm a man— your man."
Napailing siya saka bumaling kay Yrozz, "can you upload the video and broadcast it
to every Organósi Headquarters all over the world?"
Yrozz grinned smugly. "I can do better than that." Mabilis na tumipa ang mga daliri
nito sa keyboard ng laptop at ngumiti sa kaniya, "sent to all members of the
Organization. All over the world, Boss."
And truth to Yrozz words, Blaze received the video. So did Kane and King and her.
On their cellphones.
At pagkalipas ng ilang minuto ay sunod-sunod na nakatanggap siya ng mensahe mula sa

pitong boss na suportado siyang maayos ang Organisasyon nila.
Knight V.: It will not draw out my father because he has loyal families on his back
but it will limit his movements, but it may anger him so get ready. Good move.
Draco R.: That was hot.
Daemon C.: You're really pretty when you're being a badass.
Chaos A.: For peace. Let's make a difference. I like it.
Wrath F.: Continue to bring peace and preach it. I will support you all the way.
Monti P.: My contacts are already moving. I'll inform you if I have information.
Niccolo R.: Salute, Lady Happy. That was good. You got me at cut their horns and
make a difference.
The she received a text from her father.
Daddy: I watch your video from Blake's phone. I'm so proud of you, Princess. 😢
Daddy is crying loudly.
Natawa siya saka binasa ang sunod na mensaheng natanggap.
Natawa siya saka binasa ang sunod na mensaheng natanggap.
Emperor K.: Are you certain that you already have a fiancé? I'm willing to be yours
anytime.
Natatawang nag-angat siya nang tingin at natigilan ng makitang masama ang tingin sa
kaniya ni Blaze.
"Ano?" Nagtataka niyang tanong sa fiancé.
"I read hot and pretty on the text messages. And someone is asking if you have a
fiancé. Mag reply ka sa kaniya ng litarato ng daliri mo na may pangalan ko."
Blaze's face was so dark and his jaw keeps on tightening, "who said that?" Bumaling
ito kay Kane, "ready your sniper, Kane, you will kill someone for me tonight!"
Kane nodded immediately. "Yes, your highness."
Happy sighed before smiling sweetly at Blaze. "Remember the porn magazine?"
Blaze stilled. "N-no..."
"Oh?" Her lips formed into an 'o'. "Pero naaalala ko pa kaya don't try me, okay?
I'm still pissed."
Blaze looked at Kane again. "I change my mind, Kane. You're not killing anyone."
Kane immediately sat down. "Okay, your highness."
"Thanks, Blazey." Tinapik niya ang pisngi nito saka lumapit kay Yrozz at tumayo sa
likod nito para tingnan ang monitor ng laptop nito. "What's that?" Tanong niya ng
makita ang isang box na mabilis ang paggalaw ng parang mga chat pataas.
"I made a wall to all members of the Organization. Anyone can post." Sagot ni Yrozz
habang mabilis ang daliri nitong tumitipa sa keyboard, "now that i'm your tracker,
I don't need to hack the system anymore for information. I can actually make a
board where they can all post the information that you're asking. And there's only
one thing I can say, boss, The Organósi's system is a badass. They have two
satellites and I can used them! Fuck! I actually have a passcode to use the
satellites and not hacked them!"
Napangiti siya. Parang bata si Yrozz na nabigyan ng magarang laruan.
Tiningnan niya ang relong pambisig. It's still early. "Kumusta? Anong sinasabi
nila?"
"There are sightings." Sagot ni Yrozz, "mostly in Europe. Looks like the Fourth
Arkhon had been busy."
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya, "connect the places that he had been seen and find out
what he was doing."
Tumango si Yrozz. "On it."
Siya naman ay napabaling ang tingin kay Kane na kinuha ang atensiyon niya. "Yes?"
"Can we talk?" Tanong nito. "May ipapakita lang sana ako sayo."
Tumango siya. Tumango rin si Kane saka naglakad at pinasunod siya.
Sumunod naman siya rito at dinala siya ni Kane sa malawak na garahe. Wala iyong
laman na sasakyan kasi nasa labas nakaparada.
"What is it, Kane?" Happy asked.
May inilabas si Kane na pahaba at manipis na maleta mula sa likod ng maraming tool
box at ini-abot nito iyon sa kaniya.
"Open it, Lady Happy." Ani Kane.
Binuksan naman niya iyon at bahagyang napaawang ang labi niya ng makitang dalawang
espada ang laman niyon na may itim na hawakan na binalot naman nang pulang tela.
"Take it." Udyok sa kaniya ni Kane.
Kinuha naman niya ang dalawang espada sa lalagyan at binalanse iyon sa kamay niya
at pinakiramdaman.
Magaan iyon at komportable ang hawakan.
"Do you like it, Lady Happy?" Kane asked.
Tumango siya. "Yes. It feels comfortable."
Tumango si Kane at mula sa kung saan, may inilabas din itong dalawang espada na
nakatago sa loob ng garahe.
"I heard from Master King that you know how to wield a sword?" Ani Kane habang
pinagmamasdan siya nito na parang mata ng agila. "Can we spar? I'm good at swords.
I can teach you to harness your skills in sword fighting. Kailangan mo 'to para mas
maging magaling ka sa pakikipaglaban at mas maging mabilis ang kamay mo. You are
the Second Arkhon after all. All the member of the Organization will look up to
you. Weakness and excuses are out of the option. You have to be strong. And that
video, that's a declaration of war against the fourth Arkhon. You need to be
ready."
Happy nodded in agreement. "You're right. Sige." She took a deep breath, "harness
my skills."
Kane nodded before attacking first.
Kaagad na napuno ng malakas na tunog ng metal na nag-i-eskrema ang buong garahe.

Mabilis ang bawat galaw ng espada ni Kane na paminsan-minsan at hindi niya
nasasalag, pero hindi naman iyon tumatama sa balat niya dahil kontrolado nito ang
lakas niyon.
Halos hindi niya makita ang paggalaw ng hawak nitong espada hanggang sa tumigil
iyon at nasa leeg na niya nakatutok ang dulo.
"You're slow." Ani Kane, "you have to see the movement of my sword."
"It's too fast." Reklamo niya.
"See its movement."
"I'm trying."
"Try harder, Lady Happy." With that, he attacked again.
He was so fast, all she can do was block and when he spins, his sword handle
actually rolled around his wrist before he grips it again and hold it against her
neck.
"Too slow." Komento ulit nito. "Again."
Tumango siya saka humigpit ang hawak sa espada, sa pagkakataong 'yon, siya ang
unang umatake.
Pinaghalo niya ang kunti niyang kaalaman sa espada at close range combat pero hindi
pa rin niya nagawang mailapit ang espada sa leeg nito.
Kane's move was swift and the next thing she knew, she felt the tip of his sword on
her neck.
Habol niya ang hininga habang pinagpapawisan.
"Again." Ani Kane.
Tumango siya at inatake ito ng paulit-ulit hanggang sa mapansin niyang nasa gilid
ng garahe si King at Blaze, nanunood sa laban nila ni Kane.
And because she lost her focus, she lost again.
"Again." Ulit na sabi ni Kane sa kaniya.
Kahit sumasakit na ang kamay niya at mga braso, nagpatuloy siya sa pag-atake kay
Kane. Tama ito. Kailangan niyang matutong lumaban para mas maging magaling pa siya
at hindi maging lampa.
Sinubukan niyang gayahin ang paulit-ulit na ginagamit sa kaniyang technique ni

Kane. Umikot siya habang mabilis at malakas na nagbabanggan ang espada nila ni
Kane. Mabilis niyang pinaikot ang hawakan ng espada sa pulsuhan niya para mabago
niya ang pagkakahawak sa espada at bumaliktad ang pagkakatutok niyon. Sa halip na
sa unahan, sa likuran na nakatutok ang espada habang nakalikod pa rin siya kay
Kane.
And it actually stopped Kane's movement. For just a couple of seconds though.
Madali siya nitong natalo ulit.
Hapoy glanced at Kane over her shoulder. "How am I doing?"
A small smile played on Kane's lips. "Again."
Tumango siya saka nagpatuloy ang labanan nila ni Kane gamit ang espada hanggang sa
humahangos na pumasok si Yrozz sa garahe, dala ang laptop nito.
"Guys!" Yrozz exclaimed. "Orlando, The fourth Arkhon's hippeis posted on the wall."
Tumigil siya sa pakikipaglaban kay Kane at hinihingal na nagtanong siya. "Anong

sabi niya?"
"It's address to you." Ani Yrozz na may pag-aalala sa boses. "Renounce your
position or there will be war and you will crumble. Starting with the death of your
family members."
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa espada kasabay ng pagtalim ng mga mata niya.
"What are we going to do?" Yrozz asked her.
"We fight." Sagot niya saka humarap kay Kane. "Again." Then she attacked.
As Yrozz read to them the threats posted on the wall by Orlando and other loyalist
of the fourth Arkhon, she continued sparring with Kane, while Blaze and King
started to spar also. Hand to hand combat.
Walang may pakialam sa kanila kung lumalim na ang gabi, patuloy ang pagsasanay
nilang apat para sa labanang magaganap sa hinaharap.
If the fourth Arkhon will not stop this nonsense power takeover, she will also not
stop fighting his domination.
She is the Second Arkhon and she will prove to everyone that she's not someone to
mess with.
She will not be bullied and push around!
Hinihingal at pinagpapawisan na tumigil sa pag-atake si Happy kay Kane habang

mahigpit ang hawak niya sa espada.
"You're my punisher, yes?" She asked Kane.
He nodded. "Yes."
"Then punish someone for me." Aniya.
"Who?"
"Orlando, the fourth Arkhon's Hippeis." Aniya. "Don't kill him but make him bleed
and invalid. We will send a very clear warning to that old man. No one threatens my
family and gets away with it. He wants war? I'll give it to him!"
Kane nodded before immediately exiting the garage to carry out her order.
Then Happy faced King who stopped sparring against Blaze and was now looking at
her.
"Yes, Young Miss?"
"Contact the ten families who supports the second Arkhon and told them to prepare
for war against the remaining loyalist to the fourth Arkhon. Tell them I want a
meeting the day after tomorrow and if they have soldiers, tell them to send them to
keep my family safe and away from any harm. And contact the head of the Ultors in
Europe to seize every member of the Fourth Arkhon's loyalist, but do not harm them
unless it's life and death. Also contact Racini and Parisi, tell them to use all
their resources to find that old man." Nagtagis ang bagang niya. "I want peace and
fairness... but they threatened me and my family and my kindness can only stretched
too far."
King nodded and went to carry out her order as well.
Tumingin siya kay Yrozz. "Send a message to the South American Boss, Daemon Cox.
Tell him to make sure that my family is safe."
"Pennsylvania is in North America." Ani Yrozz na nakakunot ang nuo.

"Wala pang pumapalit sa posisyon ni Midnight at walang papalit sa kaniya." As long
as she's the boss, no one will replace Midnight on his position. "Si Daemon muna
ang namamahala pansamantala."
Tumango si Yrozz habang mabilis na tumitipa sa keyboard ng laptop nito.
"Tell Daemon to guard the mansion and the Hospital where my sister is. Tell him to
make sure the safety of everyone While being vigilant against the Triad." Utos niya
bago huminga ng malalim. "And ask Knight to send you the list of names on the
Traid's book, we will start the clean up this week."
Yrozz nodded before he left the garage to do what she told him.
Lumapit naman kaniya si Blaze kapagkuwan saka masuyo siyang niyakap kahit pareho
silang pawisan. Wala itong sinabi basta yinakap lang siya nito.
And when they both pulled away from their embrace, they look into each other's
eyes.
"Looks we're going to war soon. Be careful, okay?" Sabi sa kaniya ni Blaze saka
masuyong hinaplos ang pisngi niya, "don't make your fiancé worry too much."
Tumango siya. "You too. They might put a hit on you, but i won't let them hurt you.
I'll protect you, i promise. Give and take, remember?"
Blaze smiled. "They can try to hurt me, baby, they can try. But i'm a badass
remember? Hindi ako basta-basta mamamatay."
Mahina siyang natawa pero may kabang kalakip 'yon, "yes, you're a badass."
Blaze chuckled before cupping her cheeks. "Dahil sa mga mangyayari sa susunod na
linggo, bilisan na natin, baby."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Bilisan ang?"
"Magpakasal na tayo."
Napatanga siya kay Blaze. "Are you... serious?"
Walang pag-aalinlangan na tumango ito. "Let's get married."
"Why?"
"Because life is short— and it just got shorter with the war brewing. Gusto ko kung
mamamatay man ako, gusto kong mamatay na asawa mo."
"Blaze!" Pinanlakihan niya ito ng mga mata. "Don't say that!"
Blaze just chuckled as he looked at her wide eyes with fear and worry. "Let's face
it, baby. This war will have casualties and i'll be damned to let it be you. Hindi
ko sinasabing mawawala ako, pero kung sakali mang mangyari 'yon, gusto kong mamatay
na asawa mo."
"Blaze—"
"Please?" He begged. "Please, baby? If you think that i'm worth risking for now,
then be my wife... be Mrs. Happy Vitale."
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Happy bago tumango at pumayag. "Fine, let's do it.
But don't you dare die, okay? Magagalit ako sayo." Life is indeed short. Lalo na sa
buhay na mayroon sila.
"Good!" Ang lapad nang ngiti ni Blaze bago pinagsiklop ang kamay nilang dalawa.
"Come on. Let's do it now."
Namilog ang mata niya. "Now na?!"
"Yes." Blaze was grinning from ear to ear, "I know a judge."
"But it's already midnight—"
"I don't care."
Nagpaubaya nalang si Happy nang igiya siya ni Blaze patungo sa kotse nito para
magpakasal ng dis-oras na nang gabi.
Looks like before the dawn breaks tomorrow... she's not Happy Quinn anymore... she
will be Mrs. Vitale.
Happy smiled. It does have a nice ring to it.
Mrs. Happy Quinn— Vitale.
~ Hello To Kharen Joy Tandoy.
Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 40
IT WAS ONE of those weirdest wedding but Happy can't help smiling. Her and Blaze's
parents are both present, Luther is also there, so is Lucky and Blaze. Hindi nga
lang personal, kundi sa video call lang.
Yrozz set it all up so their family can witness their union without travelling for
so many hours. At ayaw ni Blaze na ipagpaliban ang kasal nila kahit ilang araw
lang.
So they settled with Video Call. Together with some of Blaze's friends. Knight who
came with Valerian and Shun. Nate came but only to deliver the cake. May emergency
daw kasi ito. At si Titus naman at Phoenix, nasa malayong lugar dahil nagbabakasyon
na naman kasama ang pamilya nang mga ito. At hindi nakarating si Khairro dahil duty
daw ito at napapagalitan palang dahil palagi raw nawawala.
"Kane." Ani Knight ng makita si Kane na nakatayo sa tabi ni Yrozz, "it's been a
long time. How have you been?"
Kane nodded, "I'd been well, Your Highness..."
Knight sighed before looking at Kane questioningly. "Bakit nandito ka pa, Kane?"
Kane looked down. "Its my job, your highness."
Napailing si Knight saka humarap kay Blaze. "Vitale, you do realize that it's way
pass midnight already." Ani Knight na napapailing pa. "Kailangan na ba talaga
niyong magpakasal ngayon?"
Kaagad na tumango si Blaze. "I can't wait."

Shun tsked. "Welcome to the club, bud."
"Yeah. Welcome to the understanding fuckable club." Ani Valerian na mukhang maayos
na ang lagay ng likod.
Akmang magsasalita ulit si Knight ng may makakuha sa atensiyon nito. Ang laptop ni
Shun kung saan naka-konekta ang tawag nila sa ama niya.
Knight's lips actually parted like he was mesmerize at what he was seeing.
Her father.
"Knight, you're getting fucking creepy." Ani Valerian na napailing pa, "it's like
you're seeing a high almighty."
Tinuro nito ang ama niya. "It's the former Second Arkhon... wow... fuck... fuck..."
Natawa siya. Seeing Knight's face... he really adores her father.
"Sir," bahagyan itong yumukod sa harap ng laptop, sa harap ng ama niya. "It's nice
to see you again— wow... it's such a pleasure to meet the legendary Arkhon."
Nangingiti ang ama niya. While Tito Von has a deadpan expression on his face as he
looked at his father.
"Thank you, Knight." Anang ama niya na may sinusupil na ngiti.
"You're a legend." Ani Knight ng buong paghanga. "Your accomplishments... it's

amazing..."
Tito Von snorted. "Have you forgotten that I was there with you? Saving your
jackass ass?"
Her father tsked. "You're such an attention whore, Von Per."
"Says the guy who's blushing."
Her father glared at Tito Von, "because i'm a legend. Gago!"
Napailing nalang si Happy at napabaling kay Blaze na kinakausap ng Judge. Laking

gulat ni Happy nang hanapan ng Judge si Blaze ng mga requirements para sa Civil
wedding nila at may naipakita ito kaagad.
Napatanga siya kay Blaze. "Seriously?"
Blaze shrugged. "I'm a boys scout, baby. Nung palang pumayag kang maging girlfriend
ko, inasikaso ko na 'to."
Nakatanga pa rin siya kay Blaze. "Wow... masyado kang in love sakin, Blazey-baby."
Blaze chuckled. "Yeah. That's true."
"Fuck! This is weird!" Reklamo ni Luther habang inaayos ang tie ng tuxedo na suot
nito habang karga naman ng asawa nitong si Amethyst ang anak na si Logan "I'm
actually dressing up to attend a wedding via video call. This is fucked up, Blaze!
Fucked up!"
"At least, inimbitahan ka." Ani Blake.

Kaagad na tumalim ang mukha ni Luther, "kung nasa harapan lang kita ngayong tang'na
ka, ginilitan na kita."
"Please don't hurt my Blakey-baby." Sabad ni Lucky sa mahinang boses na parang

pagod. Medyo halata na ang tiyan nito.
"I'm happy for you two." Nakangiting sabi ni Tita Beth sa kanila habang katabi
nitong nakaupo si Bailey na kumakaway sa kamera.
"I am honored to be invited." Anang ama ni King na pilit na namamagitan sa ama niya
at kay Tito Von.
"I'm letting you marry my daughter, you dumbass, because she loves you!" Pagda-
drama ng ama niya na may paduro-duro pa sa camera. "But, your first born will not
use your surname. It's gonna be a Quinn to continue the family's legacy. If you're
okay with that, then say I do. If it's not okay with you, I will assassinate you!"
Tito Von tsked. "Stop threatening my son, you dick. I'll assassinate you too if you
even dare." Then Tito Von looked at the Camera and he talked to Blaze. "It's the
law, son. If the Arkhon is a woman and had a child, the child will take on the
surname of the mother, but only the first born. The rest will all be Vitale."
"Okay lang ba sayo?" May pag-aalalang tanong ni Happy kay Blaze.
Blaze nodded without hesitation. "The child is still mine, baby. My surname or
yours, i'm still the baby's daddy. No one can change that."
That made her smile. "So you really wanna marry me?"
Blaze grinned. "Badly."
Napailing siya. "Palagi kang ganito, pini-pressure mo ako. When you proposed, nasa
car tayo at you got shot. Tapos nuong nagpa- engagement ring tattoo tayo, nanggulat
ka rin. And now this. You're always catching me off guard."
Blaze's grin widened. "Kasi hindi ka nakakapag-isip na mabuti kapag ginugulat kita.
That's the key. At oo, sinasamantala ko na mahal mo ako." Pagkatapos bumaling ito
sa Judge na kanina pa nakatayo at handang umpisahan ang kasal nila, "mag-umpisa na
tayo, Judge. Baka magbago pa ang isip nitong mapapangasawa ko. Pikot 'to."
Malakas siyang natawa saka napailing. "You're such a gago."
Tumawa lang si Blaze at pareho silang natahimik na dalawa at pangiti-ngiti lang

habang nag-uumpisa na ang seremonya ng kasal nila.
Yrozz, King and Kane was present, together with Knight, Valerian and Shun. Buti
napigilan pa niya si Kane na papaalis na para gawin ang inutos niya. Gusto niya
kompleto silang pamilya sa kasal nila ni Blaze, at kasama si Yrozz, King at Kane sa
pamilya niya.
"I do." Sagot ni Blaze na pumukaw sa pag-iisip niya.
Kapagkuwan ay siya naman ang sunod na tinanong ng Judge at 'I do' rin ang sagot
niya. Walang pag-aalinlangan, walang pagdadalawang-isip.
"Ang singsing?" Anang Judge.
Sabay silang bumaling ni Blaze kay Kane na siyang may hawak sa singsing nila dahil
si King ang may hawak sa camera na nakatutok sa kanila.
Tahimik namang ibinigay sa kanila ni Kane ang singsing. "Thank you for letting me
be a part of the ceremony."
Masuyo niyang nginitian si Kane. "We're family, remember?"
Happy can see Kane smiling softly. He's still wearing his leather mask but his
mouth down to his chin has no cover so she can see clearly when he was being happy.
Isinuot ni Blaze ang singsing sa kaniya. "I actually wanted to make a vow like
Blake's. I want to make you cry in happiness because you deserve it, but, this is
an impromptu wedding and there's only one thing in my mind right. And that is, I
vow to never let you go. Magiging magulo at mahirap ang buhay natin dahil sa
posisyon mo, pero handa akong harapin 'yon at hindi kita bibitawan kahit gaano pa
kahirap."
Nanubig ang mga mata niya, "i'll hold on that." Sinuot niya ang singsing sa daliri
nito kung saan naka-tattoo ang pangalan niya. It's like they have two rings on
their ring finger.
The first ring, the tattoo ring, was branded to their very soul and the wedding
ring was for their hearts to beat as one.
"I vow to love you." Aniya na nakangiti kay Blaze, "that's it. I got nothing. All I
know now is you're worth risking for and there's no regret."
Malapad na ngumiti si Blaze at hinalikan siya bago pa magsabi ang Judge na puwede
na siya nitong halikan.
Natawa nalang ang Judge at hinayaan sila saka pina-pirma sila sa Marriage
Certificate, pagkatapos ay sunod na pumirma ang witness nila.
Si King, Kane, Yrozz and Knight.
"So... does this make you four our Ninongs?" Happy asked, uncertain.
Blaze chuckled. "Ang mga Ninong daw ang magpapakain sa mga tao sa BV. Mga hayok ang
mga tao dun, parang hindi mayayaman."
Nagtawanan sila at humarap siya sa camera na hawak pa rin ni King.
"I love you, Daddy. Love you, little sis. Love you all."
Umaakto na naman ang Daddy niya na umiiyak. "My babies! They're both married to the
same family!" Tiningnan nito ng masama si Tito Von. "You planned this didn't you?!
My daughters! My babies!"
Tumawa lang si Tito Von saka kinausap sila. "Marriage is not a joke you two. Always
hold tight. Never let go of each other."
Her Dad nodded in agreement. "Because if you let go of my daughter, Blaze Vitale, I
don't care if I owe your father my life, I will kill you."
Niyakap siya ni Blaze saka hinalikan sa gilid ng nuo, "your father is really
scary."
"Yes, I am!" Sigaw ng ama niya at magsasalita pa sana ito ng takpan ni Tito Von ang
bibig nito. "Klaus," tawag nito sa ama ni King, "help me with this jackass and
tranquillise him. He's so noisy!"
Tumawa naman ang ama ni King saka bahagyang yumukod sa kamera, "congratulations,
Mr. And Mrs. Vitale. You may have a prosperous life. And King?"
"Yes, Dad?" Kaagad na tugon ni King.
"Take good care of them." Anang ama ni King, "and remember what I told you before
you went there."
King nodded. "They're my family."
"Good." Klaus smiled, "congratulations again."
Nagpaalam na si Klaus at tinulungan si Tito Von na hilahin paalis ang ama niya na
ikinatawa niya.
Looks like her father teammates before are also weird. Hindi lang naman pala siya
ang may mga abnormal na kasama. Pero parang ang abnormal yata ang Daddy niya at
hindi ang mga kasama nito.
"Nadagdagan na naman ang anak kong babae." Wik ani Tita Beth, "congratulations you
two. Masaya ako para sa inyo."
"Love you, Ate Happy." Ani Bailey.
"Love you too, baby. Love you Tita Beth."
"It's Mommy now." Pagtatama sa kaniya ni Tita Beth.
Napangiti siya. "Mommy... I like it. Thank you and ba-bye po."
Nakangiting kumaway ang dalawa bago nagpaalam.
"Congratulations!" Sigaw naman ni Luther na ikinatawa ng asawa nito. "Blaze, you

owe me a reception, man."
Amethyst chuckled. "Pagpasensiya mo na, Blaze, pinapakain ko naman yan dito pero
hayok pa rin."
"Take it back, baby." Luther demanded from Amethyst.
Amethyst answered Luther with a glare and Luther immediately smiled and became a
softy.
Nang makapagpaalam ang dalawa, si Blake at Lucky naman ang nakausap nila.
"Finally," ani Blake, "you used your balls."
Natawa si Blaze. "Kumusta ka na riyan?"
"Ayos lang. kayo? Ikaw? Kumakain ka ba ng tama?" May pag-aalala sa boses ni Blake.
Blaze smiled. "Baka nakakalimutan mong may dalawa akong cook, yong utusan ko at ang
aking," inakbayan siya nito, "mahal na asawa. Mas masarap pa siyang magluto sayo."
Kumunot ang nuo ni Blake. "Who you? Sino ka na nga? Oh my God, why do we look a
like?"
Mahinang natawa si Lucky. "I remember Blaze saying that to you, Blakey-baby."
Blaze tsked before ending the call.
Sunod na nagpaalam sa kanila si Knight, Valerian at Shun. Hindi na ang mga ito
nagtagal. Magmamadaling araw na raw kasi at baka hinahanap na nang kaniya-kaniyang
asawa. Bukas nalang daw ang mga ito babawi dahil magpapakain si Blaze sa BV. Pero
bago ang mga ito umalis, kinausap muna ni Knight si Blaze.
Nang makaalis ang tatlo, nagulat si Happy ng halikan siya ni Blaze at bumulong sa
tainga nito, "honeymoon?"
Happy chuckled. "Hmm... sa tingin mo makakalusot ka ngayon dahil asawa mo na ako?

Nope. Guest room ka pa rin."
"Baby!"
Tumawa siya saka sinalubong si Kane na sinamahan ang Judge na makalabas ng bahay.
Sa bahay kasi ginanap ang kasal, sinundo lang nila ni Blaze ang Judge sa bahay
nito.
"I'm leaving now to hunt down Orlando, Lady Happy." Paalam sa kaniya ni Kane.
Tumango siya saka niyakap ito at tinapik ang balikat. "Mag-ingat ka. Tawagan mo ako
kapag nagawa mo na."
Tumango si Kane at yumukod ito kay Blaze, "i'll leave now."
Lumapit si Blaze kay Kane at tinapik ang balikat nito, "ingat ka. Bumalik ka
kaagad."
Tipid na ngumiti si Kane bago malalaki ang hakbang na lumabas ng bahay nila.
"Bakit ganun?" Mahaba ang nguso na humarap siya kay Blaze, "na-miss ko kaagad
siya?"
"Palagi mo kasing bini-baby." Ani Blaze na napapailing.
"Selos ka?" Nangingiting tanong nito.
Blaze chuckled. "Oddly, i'm actually not. He is twenty-eight years old but he is
naïve in a lot of things. Alam mo bang hindi pa siya nalalasing sa tanang buhay
niya? That guy needs a lesson on how to be confident with me and King. He is a
grown man who knows nothing but fight and kill."
Napatango-tango siya. "That's true."
Napailing si Blaze saka humarap sa kaniya. "Knight told me something about Kane.
Matagal na pala silang magkakilala. He told me that Kane is one of the dangerous
Ultors ever, and that he's unstable and he could snap anytime."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Anong sabi mo sa kaniya? You know Kane is not like that.
Please tell me you defended him."
"I know." Blaze sighed. "I did. I told him Kane is just you know, kid at heart."
"And? What did Knight say?"
"Knight said that Kane is connected to the Fourth Arkhon."

Happy froze and her heart pounded. "W-what?"
Blaze nodded. "He was the Fourth Arkhon's soldier before his name was chosen by the
system to be your Ultor. Knight is worried that Kane might betray us."
Happy felt her heart sunk but she took a deep breath and smile. "He's Kane, you
know him, and he's my Ultor. He will not betray us, Blaze. He will not do that to
us. He's a good guy."
Blaze sighed. "I sure hope so, baby, because it will be very hard for me to kill a
member of my family."
Her face saddened. "He's a good guy. Kane is like a kid in a lot of things. Maybe
nagkakamali lang si Knight. Ipa-re-check mo kay Yrozz to get the facts straight.
Kane will never betray us."
Tumango si Blaze saka pinagsiklop ang kamay nilang dalawa. "Cheer up. I didn't mean
to saddened you."
"Young Miss, Your Highness, the food is ready." Kuha ni King sa atensiyon nila.
Pumunta naman kaagad sila ni Blaze sa kusina at handa na nga ang pagkain na puro
fast-food lahat.
Kinunan iyon ng picture ni Happy saka sinend kay Kane.
To: Kane
Kung hindi ka pa nakakalayo, bumalik ka. Lets it first. We got your favourite
pizza.
Kane just 'seen' the picture and her message and didn't reply.
To: Kane
Come back safely, okay?
Hindi ulit ito nag-reply at 'seen' lang.
To Kane
Have a safe trip.
The usual. Seen lang at hindi nag reply.
Paulit-ulit na nagri-replay sa isip niya ang sinabi ni Blaze sa kaniya na sinabi ni

Knight dito. Na sundalo ng ika-apat na Arkhon si Kane noon. Na baka traidurin sila.
Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo saka nagpadala ulit ng mensage kay Kane.
To Kane
We're family, okay? You're family. Don't forget that. Have a safe trip and come
back unscathed. Don't make me worry. I'll buy you three boxes of pizza and lots of
iced americano kapag bumalik ka na. Okay?
Kane just 'seen' her message and didn't reply.
Happy blows a loud breath and stilled when Blaze kissed her temple before he
whispered.
"Let's enjoy this night, baby." Anito. "He's family and he'll be back."
Tumango siya saka ngumiti at kumuha ng isang slice ng pizza. "To us. Team
Inseparable."
Dalawa ang pizza na hawak ni King, tag-isa sa bawat kamay at naka-angat iyon sa
ere. "To us. The other one is for Kane."
Natawa siya pero lahat ay natigilan ng tumunog ang laptop ni Yrozz na para bang
nagbibigay iyon ng babala.
"That's odd..." ani Yrozz habang kaharap ang laptop nito at nakakunot ang nuo, "the
system that Phoenix installed for Security purposes is picking up something."
"What?" Blaze asked while sipping fresh mango juice.
"Imposibleng magkamali ang system ni Phoenix." Yrozz looked at them with fear and
worry in his eyes. "It's picking up explosive and it has just been activated. We
have fifteen seconds."
"Fuck! Go!" Sigaw ni Blaze at mahigpit siyang hinawakan sa kamay at hinila siya
patakbo, palabas ng kusina gamit ang pintuan sa likod at deretso silang tumalon sa
swimming pool kasama si Yrozz at King.
Kahit sa loob ng swimming pool, naramdaman ni Happy ang pagyanig ng lupa dahil sa
malakas na pagsabog.
From the bottom of the pool, she can see the house burning!
Hawak pa rin ni Blaze ang kamay niya ng makaahon sila at pinangko siya habang
mabilis na hmaahon sa swimming pool.
"Come on! Hurry, Yrozz! Hurry up, King!" Sigaw ni Blaze habang buhay siya paahon ng
swimming pool. "Come on!"
Nang umapak ang paa niya sa semento, nakaagon na si Yrozz habang yakap nito ang
basang laptop.
"King! Come on!" Sigaw ni Blaze, "we have to go! Come on!"
But no King.
Nagkatinginan silang tatlo at sabay-sabay na bumalik ang tingin sa swimming pool.
And there he is. Floating on the pool with his own blood surrounding him.
"King!" Sigaw ni Yrozz.
"Fuck! King!" May pag-aalala sa boses ni Blaze.
And when King didn't move, when King's body remained unmoving, Happy felt her world
fell and crash as Yrozz and Blaze went back to the pool to get King.
"No..." her body was shaking in anger to whoever did this and fear of losing
someone she already considered a family. "King!"
#JustABitBusy - sorry sa late update 😘

~ Sorry for the late update. I was just so busy yesterday. Anyways, happy
reading 😘😘😘
CHAPTER 41
HINDI MAPAKALI SI Happy habang palakad-lakad siya sa waiting area sa harapan ng

Operating Room. Panay ang tingin niya sa pinto ng OR habang panay ang hinga ng
malalim. Naiiyak na siya sa takot at kabang nararamdaman dahil sa kalagayan ng isa
sa pamilya niya.
Puno siya ng pag-aalala sa kalagayan ni King na ngayon ay nasa loob ng OR at

inooperahan ni Blaze.
A long sharp glass from the house window pierced through King's shoulder, near his
heart. Dahil sa pagsabog kaya tinamaan niyon si King.
And Blaze didn't let anyone touch King when they reach the Hospital. He promised
her he would never give up on saving King and Happy knows that Blaze really won't
give up. She can see determination and desperation in his eyes.
King is gonna be okay.
Happy keeps on taking deep breaths to calm herself. They'll all worried of King.
Yrozz is trying to figure out who blew the house, Blaze is saving King as of that
very moment and she has to pull herself together and do her job.
Mabilis niyang sinagot ang tawag ng tumunog ang cellphone na hawak.
Nanlalamig at nanginginig ang kamay niyang may hawak sa cellphone. "Knight, nagawa
mo na ba ang utos ko?"
"Yes." Sagot ni Knight, "napapalibutan na nang mga myembro ng Organisasyon ang

buong Hospital. May nakabantay rin sa loob ng Hospital at nakahanda na ang ICU na
gagamitin ni Mr. Zabat pagkatapos ng operasyon. Snipers were also deployed to check
the perimeters around the Hospital and I already coordinated with Khairro Sanford
and Andrius Salazar to make sure that everyone in the Hospital will be check and
cleared for everyone's protection."
"Thank you, Knight." Aniya saka maingat na humugot ng malalim na hininga.
"No worries." Sagot ni Knight, "by the way, have you read the list of names I sent
you an hour ago?"
"Yes. I have." Her lips thinned when she remembered seeing that name on the list.
"I know that we plan the clean up in the middle of this week but let's start it
now. Pull some people from Australia and Europe to help with the clean up. Let's
start the names from the very beginning on the Asia's list."
Kaagad na sumagot si Knight. "The first name is from Singapore, the Second is from
Macau, third is from Indonesia, fourth name is from Hong Kong, fifth name is from
Philippines and so on in so many Countries in Asia. At lahat sila pinuno ng bawat
Headquarters ng Triad. This is going to be bloody, Lady Happy. Can you handle it?"
Tumango siya. "I don't care, let it be bloody. We will make an statement. Do what
you have to do. Make sure to erase their existence and report back to me. Kailangan
nating ipakita sa kanila na hindi tayo basta-bastang matatakot ng dahil lang sa
pagpapasabog nila sa bahay namin."
Natahimik si Knight ng ilang segundo bago nagsalita. "It could be an Natahimik si
Knight ng ilang segundo bago nagsalita. "It could be an inside job. Kane was my
father's soldier."
"No." She immediately defended Kane. "Hindi yan magagawa samin ni Kane. I believe
in him. I'm sure he's worried of King now. I already informed him of what happened,
he's just busy."
Knight took a deep breath. "If you say so, but if it's him, be ready to take him
out." Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Knight. "Kilala ko si Kane, isa siya sa mga
kinatatakutang tauhan ng ama ko. At age fourteen, he was already a deadly fighter
and a killer. He was the one who trained Midnight and trust me, you will not see
him coming if he was ordered to kill you. Kane is a monster."
Hindi siya sumagot, hindi siya naniniwalang kaya silang saktan ng ganun ng Kane na
nakasama nila. Kaya naman pinatay nalang niya ang tawag at tumingin ulit sa pinto
ng OR.
King was inside because someone blow up the house... and it's not Kane. It could be
the Triad. Kane would never put King in the Hospital. King had been with Kane since
day three because Kane couldn't sleep. King has always helped Kane understand
things and they'd bonded. It may not seem like it but King treats Kane like a
little brother. Kane is like a little brother to everyone. Especially to her.
She won't give Kane the benefit of the doubt because there's nothing to doubt. Kane
is a good man and he's on their side.
They're Family. Kane knows that. And family don't hurt one another.
Humugot ulit ng malalim na hininga si Happy habang pabalik-balik na naglalakad sa

harapan ng pinto ng OR at napatigil lang sa ginagawa ng tumunog ang cellphone niya.
It's her father.
Mabilis niyang sinagot ang tawag. "Daddy."
"How are you, Princess?" Kaagad na tanong ng ama niya, may pag-aalala sa boses
nito. "We heard what happened from your Tracker."
"I'm okay." Kaagad niyang sabi para hindi na mag-alala ang ama niya. "Nakalabas
kami bago pa sumabog. Sorry, Daddy, hindi ko kaagad nasabi sayo. We have to race
King to the Hospital and I was busy ordering my men to secure the perimeter and I
was so worried I can't think right—"
"It's okay, Princess. You're in loud speaker now. How's King?" Ang ama niya pa rin
'yon. "Klaus is here."
"How's my son, Young Miss?" Klaus asked in a calm tone but she can sense worry in
his tone.
"He's in the Operating Room. A window shard pierced his shoulder near his heart."
Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga. "Blaze is operating him as we speak. He promise
to take good care of King."
"My son will keep his promise, Klaus." Puno ng kompiyansa na sabi ni Tito Von.
"He's a good Doctor."
" Mr. Zabat, whoever did this to King, i'll make them pay." Pangako ni Happy.
"I know you will, Young Miss." Anang ama ni King, "thank you for taking good care
of my son."
"He's family. But I failed him." Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi bago nagsalita
ulit, "please tell Tita Beth that i'm sorry about the house."
"Don't worry about it." Boses iyon ni Tita Beth sa kabilang linya, "bahay lang
'yon, ang importante ay ligtas kayo."
"Salamat, Tita." Aniya saka ang ama naman ang kinausap niya. "Dad, pinasa sakin ni
Knight lahat ng pangalang nakalista sa Triad's book na galing kay Lucky at nabasa
ko lahat ng pangalan. Helena was on the list, Dad. Tama ba ang iniisip ko?"
Ilang segundong natahimik ang ama bago sumagot. "Yes, Princess."
Nagtagis ang bagang niya. "And she's really my Mom?"
"Yes."
Natahimik siya.
"I'm really sorry, Princess." Puno ng pagsisisi ang boses ng ama niya. "Ayoko lang
na isipin mo na inabandona ka ng sarili mong ina at iba ang pinili niya keysa sa
pamilya natin."
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa cellphone. "Did she betrayed you?"
"Princess," her father sighed, "please, don't ask me that."
Her lips tightened. "Hindi mo na 'yon kailangang sagutin. She betrayed you. She
betrayed our family.
"Princess—"
"She choose the Triad over you... over us."
Her father let out a loud breath, "yes, Princess. I begged her not to but I guess
we're not enough for her to stay."
Happy can feel her heart tightening in pain. "Then she didn't just betrayed you,
she betrayed us... me."
"Princess... "
"Kaya lang siguro siya lumapit sakin because she knew you perform a rite of passage
for me." Madilim ang mukhang sabi niya. "Siguro she wants to fool me into believing
that she's a good person."
"That's what I told your father." Boses iyon ni Tito Von. "Be vigilant, Happy. I'm
sorry to say this but your mother is a bitch."
Gumalaw ang panga niya. "Hindi niya gugustuhing galitin ako, Tito Von. Hindi niya
magagamit sakin ang parent card because as far as I know, I only have one parent
and that's you, Daddy. She wasn't there when I was in coma and when I woke up. It's
just my Daddy. I will not endanger my family. Not again. Pagkatapos nang nangyari
kay King, natuto na ako. Wala nang makakapanakit ulit sa pamilya ko. Papatayin ko
silang lahat. No threats, no misplaced kindness and i'll make sure that if the war
is gonna be bloody, it will be theirs and not ours."
"Have I told you how proud I am of you, Princess?" Biglang sabi ng ama niya sa
kaniya pagkatapos niyang magsalita.
Napangiti si Happy. "Yes, Daddy. A couple of times already."
Mahinang natawa ang ama kapagkuwan ay sumeryoso ang boses. "Anyways, Princess,
whatever you decide about you're mother, i'll support you. I'd been dying to stab
her in the heart anyways."
"And then behead her afterwards." Dagdag ni Tito Von. "For betraying my idiot
friend here."
"I'm not an idiot!" Her father hissed.
"Why are you reacting? You're not even my friend." Ani Tito Von sa sarkastikong
boses.
"Jackass." Anang ama niya.
"Dick." Sagot ni Tito Von.
"Then we will dance on her entrails." Biglang dagdag ng ama ni King. "That bitch
won't see it coming. Payback is indeed a bitch."
Napailing siya sa pinagsasasabi ng tatlo. "Does Blake know about what happened? And
Lucky?"
"Alam na ni Blake pero hindi namin sinabi kay Lucky." Sagot ng ama niya, "her heart
is weak, Princess. Tiyak na mag-aalala 'yon kapag nalaman ang nangyari sayo. She
has to focus on getting better. Though Blake was worried of Blaze. Kumalma lang
nang sabihin namin ngayon lang na hindi naman napaano ang kakambal niya."
Napatango siya na para bang nasa harapan niya ang mga kausap. "Mas mabuti nga
sigurong huwag niyo na munang ipaalam kay Lucky. I'm sure she'll be worried."
Bumuntong-hininga siya, "by the way, is Tita Beth still there?"
"I'm still here, Happy." Anang boses ni Tita Beth."
Huminga siya ng malalim bago sinabi ang pakay niya rito. "Tita Beth, hindi ba
naging ispeya ka ng organisasyon sa isa sa boss ng Triad dito sa Pilipinas?"
"Oo." Mabilis na sagot ni Tita Beth.
"Is it okay if I asked you some questions about the names on the book that Lucky
had given to Knight Velasquez? Baka mga kilala mo sila at may ideya ka."
"I thought you'll never ask." May saya sa boses ni Tita Beth.
"Ayoko lang po na baka isipin niyo na i'm using you."
"Silly." Natatawang sabi ni Tita Beth, "this war, we're all in this together. Your
fight is mine as well. I had a first hand experience on what the Triad is capable
of and I don't want anyone to suffer the same fate I did."
"Beth is right." Sang-ayon ni Tito Von kay Tita Beth. "Yes, we are retired but we
can still help. Your old man is not a legend for nothing."
Kahit paano ay nagawa niyang mapangiti. "Idol nga po ni Knight si Dad. I'm so proud
of you, Daddy."
"Don't make your Daddy cry now, Princess."
Napailing siya saka nagpaalam na sa mga kausap. "I'll call you back later. Kapag
may update sa lagay ni King, tatawag ako kaagad."
"Sige, Princess," anang ama niya saka nagpaalam na rin, "ingat ka riyan. If they
try to hurt you again, give them hell and don't hold back, okay, Princess?"
Happy nodded. "Yes, Daddy."
Nang mawala ang ama sa kabilang linya, halos isang oras pa siyang nagpalakad-lakad
ng pabalik-balik sa harapan ng OR bago iyon bumukas at lumabas doon si Blaze na
nakasuot pa ng mask at surgical cap.
Happy can only see Blaze's eyes but it was enough to see that he was worried and
tired. Ilang oras din itong nasa loob ng OR.
"Blazey..." sinalubong niya ito.
Inalis nito ang mask na suot bago siya kinausap. "I lost him a couple of times but
he's now stable."
"But?" Tanong niya ng makitang nag-aalala pa rin ito. Hindi siya makahinga ng
maluwang. "You still look worried, Blazey."
Blaze sighed heavily. "I've stabilised him but... he's still in a critical
condition. I tried... I did everything I can, baby... I did everything I can...
fuck... I did everything I can..."
Inisang hakbang niya ang pagitan nilang dalawa saka masuyong niyakap ang asawa. "I
know... I know you did everything you can. At magiging okay lang si King. He'll
recover. He will. He has to recover. Hindi niya tayo iiwan." Pampalakas niya sa
loob nito habang hinahagod ang likod nito. "King will be fine, you'll see. Bukas na
bukas, gigising din 'yon kaagad at magbabangayan na naman kayo na parang mga mata."
Yumakap sa kaniya si Blaze at dahan-dahang isinubsob ang mukha sa leeg niya na

parang pagod na pagod at takot ito.
"I did everything I can..." Blaze whispered, "but i'm still worried as fuck, baby.
The glass was so near his heart— fuck!"
Happy keeps on caressing her husband's back. "King will be fine. You'll see. He'll
get through this."
Alam niyang Doctor ang asawa at alam nito ang tunay na lagay ni King pero 'yon lang
ang kaya niyang sabihin sa mga sandaling 'yon. Kahit walang kasiguraduhan 'yon,
wala siyang pakialam. 'Yon ang paniniwalaan niya kasi naniniwala siyang hindi sila
basta-basta iiwan ni King.
Hindi ito mawawala sa kanila.
"Whoever did this to King..." matalim ang galit na boses ni Blaze, "I will kill
him."
Pinagsiklop ni Happy ang kamay nila ni Blaze ng ilang beses itong huminga ng
malalim na parang pinapakalma ang sarili.
Nanatiling nakayakap sa kaniya si Blaze habang magkahawak ang kamay nila hanggang
sa ilabas ng OR si King at deretso ito sa ICU.
"Is he going to be okay?" Yrozz asked Blaze as they stand outside the ICU— outside
the glass wall— while looking at King. Unconscious.
Hindi sumagot si Blaze kaya siya nalang ang sumagot kay Yrozz.
"He's gonna be fine." Happy forced a smile. "He's in a critical condition but he
will be just fine. He'll survive this."
Nang bumaling siya kay Blaze panay ang tagis ng bagang nito at mahigpit na
nakakuyom ang kamao.
At napansin 'yon ni Yrozz.
"He's not fine, is he?" Yrozz asked again.
Umiling si Blaze. "He's dying." He whispered while gritting his teeth. "My butler
is dying and you better find out who fucking did this so I can put a bullet in his
head."
Yrozz sighed. "I already found who did it."
Sabay silang humarap ni Blaze kay Yrozz sa sinabi nito.
"Sino?" Tanong ni Blaze.
"Who?" Tanong niya.
Yrozz sighed before cradling his laptop on his arm— the monitor facing them— and
turning it on. "I put my laptop in a bulletproof and waterproof case in case of an
emergency. Watch the footage."
Kumunot ang nuo ni Blaze. "Diba, naka-konekta ang CCTV ng mansiyon sa monitors na
nasa kuwarto mo? Na-retrieved mo?"
Yrozz nodded. "I synced everything to the Org's system. But this footage came from
the Secondary CCTV." Ani Yrozz saka mabilis na nagpaliwanag. "Those are hidden
cameras installed by Phoenix for emergency purposes as well and the footage goes
directly to the Org's server and to my laptop."
"And?" Happy was impatient. "Who was it?"
"Magaling siya umiwas. Hindi siya nakunan ng footage sa Secondary CCTV dahil alam
niya kung saan nakalagay ang mga 'yon pero hindi siya nakatakas sa primacy CCTV."
Yrozz sighed before opening a folder on his laptop, showing them a video.
It's Kane... and he was burying something on the flowerpot before moving them
inside the house.
Bumagsak ang mga braso niyang nakayakap sa mga braso ng asawa bago inutusan si
Yrozz.
"Zoom in on what he's holding, please." Aniya na nanlalamig ang kamay sa

pinapanood. "The thing he was burying on the pot, what is that?"
Yrozz automatically zoomed in the footage and they saw Kane holding a small
rectangular black box.
"What is that?" Happy asked, frowning.
Blaze answered. "Explosives."
Umawang ang labi niya habang umiiling. "No... Kane will never do that to us... N-
no..." umiling pa siya, "t-that's not true. M-maybe it's an edited tape. Maybe
someone set him up. Maybe someone made him do it? Maybe— maybe... maybe..."
umiiling siya na humarap kay Blaze. "He's a good guy, Blazey. Hindi niya kayang
gawin 'to."
Yrozz closed the laptop before looking at her and Blaze, "Boss, I don't want it to
be Kane either, but the video... I rechecked twenty times if it was tampered.
Inisip ko na baka nagkakamali lang ako o may nag set up sa kaniya pero wala akong
mahanap na ganun. I'm trying to see a fault in the video, but all I can see is Kane
planting a bomb to kill us."
Umiling siya. "Kane... I trust him."
"He was family." Blaze whispered, livid. "We treat him like a family and he put
King in the Hospital." Masuyo siyang niyakap ni Blaze para aluin dahil nanunubig na
ang mga mata niya pero mahigpit na nakakuyom ang kamao nito at panay ang tagis ng
bagang. "Maybe he's not that good as we want him to be."
Nalaglag ang luha sa mga mata niya habang parang pinipilipit ang puso niya. "But I
trusted him... he's like a kid."
Hinagod ni Blaze ang likod niya. "We all did. Now King is paying for that trust."
Marahas siyang umiling, "this is my fault. Ang dali kong magtiwala. And now King is
paying for my mistake."
"Shh..." inaalo pa rin siya ng asawa, "this is a lesson, not just to you but to all
of us, and we will learn from it. Okay? Pull yourself together and don't let our
enemies see you like this. Alam kong mahirap sa sitwasyon natin ngayon pero
kailangan mong maging malakas at kailangan nilang makitang matatag ka at hindi
basta-basta makakayang patumbahin. Kaya mo bang gawin 'yon, baby?"
Kumawala siya sa yakap ng asawa habang tumatango at tinutuyo ang luha sa pisngi. "I
can do that." Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga saka kinuha ang cellphone sa bulsa
at tinawagan ang pinuno ng mga Ultor, "Nysza, I have an order for you."
"At your service, Lady Happy." Kaagad na sabi ni Nysza sa kabilang linya.
"Kane Spiros— my Ultor— seized him. I have a question for hin." Utos niya, "and
Orlando, the fourth Arkhon's Ultor... kill that son of a bitch and make sure he
suffers before death."
"I'll arrange it immediately." Ani Nysza.
"Good. But i have another order and i'm giving it to you. You will take care of
this personally."
"What is it, my Lady?"
"Kill the fourth Arkhon." Walang emosyon ang boses na utos niya, "And don't tell a
soul about it. If you do, i'll kill you too."
"Consider it done, My Lady."

"Thank you." Aniya sa mababang boses at pinatay ang tawag.
"Ako nalang sana ang inutusan mo." Wika ni Blaze, "kaya ko namang gawin 'yon."
"I know." Humarap siya sa asawa, "pero mas kailangan ka ni King dito. At
inumpisahan na namin ang paglilinis sa mga pangalan na nasa Traid's book. I will
need you here with me, Blazey, to protect me— King and Yrozz— because the Triad
will retaliate and it will be bloody. And I don't want it to be our blood."
Blaze took a deep breath before sighing, "so much for the honeymoon."
Natawa na napailing si Yrozz. "That was the worst wedding i'd been invited too."
Natawa na rin siya kahit wala namang nakakatawa sa sitwasyon nila. "That makes two
of us."
Napailing si Blaze saka nilapitan siya at hinalikan sa nuo bago hinawakan ang kamay
niya kung nasaan ang wedding ring niya at dinala iyon sa labi nito at hinalikan
habang matiim ang titig sa kaniya, "I promise, sa susunod na ikasal tayo, wala nang
ganitong gulo."
Nginitian niya ang asawa saka masuyo itong hinalikan sa mga labi. "Sana..."
"I'll make it happen." Blaze promised.
Akmang hahalikan niya ulit si Blaze dahil kahit papaano ay gumagaan ang pakiramdam
niya, may Nurse na tumawag sa atensiyon nito.
"Doc. Vitale, the patient is going into Cardiac Arrest!"
Mabilis pa sa kisap matang nawala si Blaze sa harapan niya at mabilis itong tumakbo
papasok sa ICU.
Pareho tumutok ang mga mata nila ni Yrozz kay King na sini-CPR.
Happy keeps glancing at Blaze from King and King to Blaze.
Blaze was frantic and worried as he shout to the Nurses as he gives his orders.
Seconds later, Blaze used a defibrillator on King, shocking King's heart for a
couple of times. Blaze didn't give up on King. Blaze keeps on going, trying his
hardest to save King until Happy's own heart sunk when she saw the Heart Rate
Monitor.
King's heart ... flatlined.
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CHAPTER 42
HAPPY WAS the kind of person who wanted to fight for peace without going to war and
bloodshed if she can avoid It... but looking at King now, it was a lesson learned.
To have peace, she has to go to war. To keep her family safe, she has to fight and
kill her enemies so they won't come back to haunt them.
She has to forget the meaning of mercy and kindness.

Hindi na ulit masasaktan ang Isa sa pamilya niya. Hindi na.
Masuyo niyang hinawakan ang kamay ni King habang wala pa rin itong malay na
nakaratay sa ICU.
When King flatlined, Blaze didn't stop performing a CPR, he didn't give up on King
while administering a medicine until King came back.
Blaze was sweaty and frantic but he didn't let go of King even when King's heart
stopped beating a couple of minutes, he didn't give up on King. Like he promised.
And when King's heartbeat came back, Blaze's hands were shaking from exhaustion.
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ni King. "Maswerte tayo kasi mayroon tayong Blaze
to take care of us." Aniya. "He's amazing. Dapat alagaan din natin siya."
No response from King.
Bumuntong-hininga si Happy habang hawak pa rin ang kamay ni King, "gumising ka na,
King. We need you. Blaze is worried of you. Palagi kang inaaway nun pero ang totoo
Importante ka sa kaniya."
No response.
"Baby..." boses iyon ni Blaze mula sa likuran niya.
Kaagad niya itong nilingon at nginitain ng makitang naka-Doctor's robe ito.

"Hey...hmm, my husband is the hot dirty Doctor."
Nakangiting lumapit ito sa kaniya saka umuklo para halikan siya sa nuo, "how's my
baby?"
She tried to act like she's okay. "I'm fine."
Blaze's lips thinned. "Don't lie to me, baby."
Happy lost her smile. "I'm worried of King."
Namulsa si Blaze sa suot nitong robe saka tinitigan si King. "Gusto kong sabihin sa
sarili ko na magiging okay lang siya pero hindi ko magawang lokohin ang sarili ko."
Tumayo siya mula sa pagkakaupo saka masuyong pinaharap sa kaniya ang asawa habang
pinagsisiklop ang kamay nilang dalawa. "Magiging okay lang si King."
Blaze nodded before hugging her softly. "I'm exhausted, baby. I have so many
patients since i came back. Wala na akong oras para sa asawa ko. Sorry, baby."
Happy can feel Blaze's heavy heart and she wanted to lighten up his mood. "Do you
want a kiss from your baby?"
"Hindi pa ako nagto-tooth brush." Anito habang pahigpit ng pahigpit ang yakap sa
kaniya.
"Do you want to make love with me?" She asked while encircling her arms around
Blaze's neck.
He buried his face on her neck. "Hindi pa ako naliligo. Mabaho pa ako."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Mabango ka naman, ah."
"Nagpabango lang ako."
Happy chuckled. "Ano ba'ng gusto mong gawin para kahit papaano ay gumaan naman ang
pakiramdam mo? Do you want to go to the Chapel and pray?"
Dahan-dahang pinakawalan siya sa pagkakayakap ni Blaze para titigan ang mukha niya.
"Nakita kitang pumasok sa Chapel kahapon, pagkatapos kaninang madaling araw, halos
araw-araw... are you okay? I don't think this is just about King. It's more than
that."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga bago nagbaba ng tingin at sumagot. "I went there
to pray for King, and to ask for forgiveness."
"Why?" She can sense a frown on Blaze's voice.
Tumingin siya kay Blaze. "I just ordered someone to kill for me." Aniya sa mahinang
boses, "alam kong it's for justice... and I know that it's the right thing to do to
keep my family safe but... taking lives, it's still a sin, Blaze. And the end
doesn't justify the means so i asked God to forgive what i had done, and for what I
did and for what i will do in the future."
Blaze nodded earnestly. "Killing someone... it takes away a piece of your soul,
trust me, I know." He looked at her in the eyes, "it's not easy, especially in your
position right now."
Huminga siya ng malalim. "What do i do, Blazey? I can't stop— not now."
Blaze kissed her temple softly. "We cannot say that what we do is right— but this
Is what we believe in, baby. We believe that if we take down an individual, the
world will be a better place to live In for people who can't fight for themselves,
and to do that, we sacrifice a piece of our soul. I know that this isn't what you
signed up for when you wanted to become an Arkhon, but it's part of the job and
nobody said that it's gonna be an easy job. It's a burden on your shoulder, the
weight might be too much for you but that's why i'm here, to help you carry the
burden. Baby, i'm not just your Hippeis anymore, i'm also your husband. Talk to me.
I might be able to help."
Tumango si Happy saka mahigpit na niyakap ang asawa. "Mahal kita, Blaze. Love na
love kita."
"Mahal din kita." Bulong nito sa kaniya at yinapos ang katawan niya, "mahal na
mahal."
Ilang segundo pa silang nagyakapan bago naghiwalay ang katawan nila dahil tumunog
ang cellphone niya.
"I have to take this." Sabi niya kay Blaze at sinagot ang tawag at lumabas ng ICU.
"Nysza, you have good news for me?"
"The Fourth Arkhon's Hippeis had been disposed." Wika ni Nysza sa kalmadong boses.
"Sir Chaos made sure that Orlando experienced excruciating pain before death took
him."
Happy felt bad but she needs to do this for the safety of her love ones. "Thank
you, Nysza. May balita ka ba sakin tungkol sa ika-apat na Arkhon?"
"He hasn't been seen yet." Ani Nysza. "But if he make even just a little mistake,
even just a shadow of himself, i'll be there to end his existence."
Lihim na napabuntong-hininga si Happy. "Okay... thank you. What about Kane?"
"My men just caught him." Sagot ni Nysza, "he's on his way to the Philippines' HQ.
We took necessary precautions in dealing with him. He is after all a monster, we
cannot let our guards down."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Paano niyo siya nahuli?"
"I think he let us caught him." Sagot ni Nysza. "He's planning something, Lady
Happy. And i'll bet my life that it's not good."
Hinilot ni Happy ang sentido. "Thank you for the warning, Nysza."
"You're welcome, my Lady." Sagot ni Nysza, "It's nice to finally have a woman as an
Arkhon. I'll support you all the way. I will have your back, that i promise."
"Thank you, Nysza." 'Yon lang ang sinabi ni Happy bago nagpaalam at pinatay ang
tawag.
After what Kane did to them— to her, she already lost the capability to give her
trust so easily. She has to be vigilant. This life is not for softhearted.
"You look stressed." Boses iyon ni Blaze mula sa likuran niya.
Humarap siya sa asawa. "A little."
Her husband smile. "What can i do to make you feel better?"
Ngumiti siya ng may pilyang ideya na pumasok sa isip niya. "Be my Channing Tatum in
Magic Mike?"
Blaze chuckled. "Sorry, baby, i'm not good in dancing."
Happy pouted, "maybe i shouldn't have said yes. Dapat pinasayaw muna pala kita as a
requirement. Nami-miss ko nang humiyaw dahil sa lalaking sumasayaw at naghuhubad."
Pinaningkitan siya ng mata ni Blaze. "Ang sama mo, mas gusto mo ang stripper keysa
sakin. Hindi ako magaling gumiling o sumayaw na magpapatili sayo pero nasisiguro
kong kaya kitang pasigawin sa ibang paraan at hindi lang 'yon ang kaya kong gawin."
He took a threatening step towards her, "i can make you scream, moan and beg."
Happy smiled before she tiptoed and give Blaze a quick kiss on the lips, "kaya
asawa kita e, you're very skilled and talented. No wonder pinakasalan kita."
Ang seryosong mukha ni Blaze ay biglang nalang tumawa. "You're very naughty."
"You taught me well."
Blaze laughed a little. "That's my wife."
Natawa na rin siya pero kaagad ding nawala 'yon ng makita si Yrozz na tumatakbo
palapit sa kanila.
"What is it?" Kaagad niyang tanong ng makalapit Ito sa kaniya. "Something

happened?"
Kaagad nitong ihinarap sa kaniya ang screen ng laptop nito. "We lost twenty men in
Singapore and ten In Thailand. The Triad got them and beheaded them in front of the
camera and they sent it to the Org."
Yrozz played the video and the monstrosity made her question humanity. May mga tao
talagang kayang gawin 'yon sa kapwa nila. Para sa ano? Para sa anong pinaglalaban?
Napapikit si Happy ng makitang pinugutan ng ulo ang myembro ng organisasyon na

nakaluhod at nakatingin sa camera na katatapos lang makiusap na alagaan niya ang
iiwan nitong pamilya.
"Declaration of war." Blaze whispered.
Nagsitaasan ang balahibo niya kasabay ng pagtatagis nang bagang niya.
"Hindi ito bago." Sabi ni Yrozz. "Gawain na talaga 'to ng Triad sa mga nahuhuli ng
mga itong kasapi ng Organisasyon."
Nanlalamig ang kamay na isinara niya ang laptop ni Yrozz at tinawagan si Knight.
"Those men In the video, make sure that their family are safe and well taken care
of. Those countries are under your command, Knight, if this happens again, i will
hold you responsible."
"I understand." Sagot ni Knight na nasa kabilang linya, "it was my fault, Lady
Happy—"
"Walang may gustong mangyari 'yon, ang mahalaga sakin ay hindi na 'yon maulit pa at
wala nang pamilyang mawalan ng minamahal nila. I'll give you one week to fix this—
and what I mean by fix it is blow their Headquarters until there's nothing left— if
it's still not done In a week, you will not like what i will do."
"I'm taking care of the heads first—"
"Leave those monsters to me." Aniya sa kalmadong boses pero kumukulo naman siya sa
galit. "I don't care how many they are, Knight. You will kill every member of the
Triad that you can find here in Asia together with Chaos. We will leave no
survivor. We will not give them a chance to retaliate, you understand me?"
Natahimik si Knight ng ilang segundo. "Okay ka lang ba? You don't sound good."
"Nothing." Her lips thinned. "May mga tao talaga na kailangang patayin para
matahimik tayong lahat."
What she said silenced Knight.
Pinatay niya ang tawag pagkatapos magpaalam sa kausap saka tinawagan si Nysza. "I
will send you twenty names." Aniya. "Kill them all before the next week ends."
"Yes, my Lady."
"Thank you." Pinatay niya ang tawag saka humarap kay Yrozz, "magpadala ka ng
dalawampung pangalan kay Nysza na nakalista sa Asya. And monitor her and Knight's
movements, i want to know what they do under my order."
Blaze frowned at her. "You wanna spy on your own people?"
Happy frowned back. "Bakit? Hindi ba puwede? Kung wala naman silang tinatago hindi
problema 'yon."
Tinitigan siya ni Blaze na para bang nag-aalala ito sa kaniya. "Baby, something is
not right with you. May kailangan ba akong malaman? Sa Inaakto mo kasi ngayon
parang wala kang tiwala sa sarili mong tauhan—"
"The last time i trusted someone so easily, he burned me." Her teeth gritted.
"Baby, not everyone is like Kane—"
"You don't know that." Her anger was building again, "trinato natin siyang pamilya,
minahal na parang nakababatang kapatid, pinakisamahan ng maayos, pero nagawa niya
pa rin tayong traidurin. Ano pa kaya ang mga taong hindi ko gaaanong kakilala? They
could betray me— us— anytime they please. So why would i trust them?"
Lumambot ang mukha ni Blaze, "baby, not everyone in the Organization Is like Kane."
"That's not how i see it now." Mahina ang boses niyang bulong. "After what
happened, i learn one thing from it, be careful who you trust." Sabi niya saka
pumasok ulit sa ICU.
I will not make the same mistake by trusting someone so easily again. Hindi niya
hahayaang magbayad ang pamilya niya sa kahinaan niya.
PINAKATITIGAN NI Blaze ang asawa na nasa loob ng ICU na titig na titig kay King.
That look in her eyes earlier— he knows that look. Doubt to every thing that was
being offered to her. He'd been there and it wasn't a good place to be.
"She's not all right." Ani Yrozz na nakatingin din kay Happy mula sa labas ng glass
wall ng ICU. "Something is definitely wrong with her. Since when did she start
doubting people around her?"
Blaze sighed. "What Kane did... it messed her up and she lost her trust."
Yrozz sighed too. "Napansin ko nga. She hasn't been right since that day. Nag-
aalala ako sa kaniya. And King being in a coma is making it worse."
Blaze nodded in agreement. "Napansin ko rin. Hinahayaan ko lang siya pero mukhang
kailangan ko na siyang kausapin."
"Maybe talking to her is a good idea. By the way," Yrozz cut him off, "malapit ko
nang matapos yong encryption ng file ni Midnight. Just two codes left."
Tumango siya. "Thank you."
Tumango si Yrozz at nagpaalam na aalis na para gawin ang inutos ni Happy, siya
naman ay bumalik sa loob ng ICU at nilapitan ang asawa saka hinawakan ang kamay
nito.
"Baby, can we talk?" Malambing niyang sabi.
Kaagad namang tumango si Happy pero parang wala ito sa sarili. It's like she's
there, but not really there.
She's really messed up.
Iniyakap niya sa likod ng beywang nito ang braso niya saka iginiya Ito palabas ng
ICU, patungong rooftop.
And as they leaned in against the rooftop's railing, she glanced at him.
"What is it?" Happy asked.
Tumingin siya sa mga mata nito. "Are you okay? Something bothering you?"
Nagsalubong ang kilay nito, "what do you mean? I'm fine."
Umiling siya. "You're not. I can tell. It's been a week since King's operation and
i understand that you're having a hard time but... something is different with you,
baby. It's like you're changing."
Happy looked down to the street, "change is the only constant thing in this
world... and death."
"Baby—"
"I have to change, Blaze." Determination glistened on her eyes, "because if i

don't, the people I love and treasure will be hurt because of my stupidity, my
recklessness and just for being me. Just like what happened to King. Hindi 'yon
puwedeng mangyari sayo o kay Yrozz o sa kahit na sino sa pamilya ko. And if
changing can keep you all safe, I'm willing to do it."
Napatitig si Blaze sa kalangitan. "Change is okay, baby, but don't force it to you,
let It work through you."
"I have to force myself to change, Blaze." Happy looked down. "Because if I don't,
i will get you killed and everyone i love."
Blaze looked at Happy. Hinawi niya ang ilang hibla ng buhok na tumatabing sa mukha
nito dahil nililipad iyon ng hangin, "i know that change is the only constant thing
In this world but you don't force change. You let it soak you and let it work
through you... not force it to you because you'll end up adjusting and it'll be
hard for you."
Happy bit her lower lip as she nodded, "i'm not used to adjusting because i was
raised not to adjust to anyone... but, this is different, Blazey. This Is not just
about me anymore. This is bigger than me. I have to adjust because the situation
will not adjust for me. It's not easy, but i have to. I now have responsibility to
other people, i now have people depending on me. And because of me, because of this
war, there are women who doesn't have a husband anymore. Mother who lost their
sons. Kids who lost their Dad. People who lost their friends. It's all on me."
"It's not your fault—"
"But it is..." Happy whispered. "They are my responsibility and i failed them, like
how i failed King. Ayokong dumating ang panahon na pati ikaw mabigo ko. I'm not
gonna fail you, Blaze. I'm not..."
Blaze sighed. "This is happening because of what Kane did... that motherfucker
messed you up."
Umiling si Happy, "he opened my eyes, Blazey. He opened my eyes to the real world."
"Baby..."
"I'm fine— i will be fine." She smiled, "i have to be."
Bago pa siya makasagot kay Happy, tumunog ang cellphone niya. Kinuha niya iyon sa
bulsa ng Doctor's robe at sinagot ng makitang ang ICU ang tumatawag sa kaniya.
"Dr. Vitale speaking. What is it?" He asked.
"Mr. Zabat is awake, Doc." Anang Nurse na nasa kabilang linya.
"I'm coming." Pinatay niya ang tawag saka pinagsiklop ang kamay nila ng asawa niya.
"Come on. King is awake."
Kaagad na nagliwanag ang buong mukha ng asawa sa sinabi niya. It's like a piece of
her soul came back to her eyes as it glistened in happiness.
Yep. Even if she changed, she will always be the Happy he met and fell in love
with.
Nang makasakay sila sa elevator, kaagad niyang niyakap ang asawa ng mahigpit.
"Blaze—"
"I'm sorry." Aniya saka sinubsob ang mukha sa leeg ng asawa, "i'm sorry because i
doubted the changes i saw in you. I was afraid that it'll change who you are and i
was being selfish for thinking that way."
His wife hugged him back then caress his back lovingly. "Changes are scary, but I
want to change for the better. Ako pa rin naman 'to, may pagbabago lang ng kaunti,
and hopefully, para 'yon sa Ikabubuti ko at nating lahat. I will not fail you,
Blaze. I will not fail the people who trusts me because i know what It's like to
feel betrayed by the person you trusted."
Blaze kissed her wife's neck. "I love you."
"I love you too." She replied.
A smile stretched his lips as his heart beats faster than normal.
"Malapit na tayo sa floor natin." Wika ni Happy na tinutulak siya para pakawalan
ito sa pagkakayakap. "Mas sasakay yata."
"Hayaan mo sila." Sabi niya habang yakap pa rin ang asawa. "Asawa naman kita."
"Kahit na—"
"Let them be."
Hindi niya binitawan ang asawa kahit pa may sumakay na mga bantay ng pasyente at
mga nurses. Nanatili siyang nakayakap sa asawa.
"Pasensiya na." Hingi ng tawad ni Happy sa mga kasama nila sa Elevator. "Stress
lang ang asawa ko."
Kinagat-kagat niya ang balat sa leeg nito at pinaglandas ang dulo ng dila pababa sa
leeg nito.
"Bakit ang bango mo?" Pabulong niyang tanong.
Kinurot siya ng asawa bilang sagot.
He licked her neck again and whispered, "bakit ang sarap mo?"
Kinurot ni Happy ang tagiliran niya. "Tumahimik ka."

He chuckled. "Bakit ang ganda mo?"
"Nasa lahi namin." Sagot ni Happy.
"Bakit ang guwapo ko?" Tanong niya.
"Kasi asawa kita." Sagot ni Happy saka kinurot siya bago nauna nang lumabas nang
bumukas ang elevator sa floor nila.
Natatawa nalang siyang sumunod dito kapagkuwan ay bumilis ang hakbang niya
patungong ICU.
Nanatili lang sa labas si Happy habang siya ay dumeretso sa loob ng ICU para
tingnan ang lagay ni King.
He was awake alright, still weak, but the motherfucker is awake.
"Good to have you back, jackass." Aniya bago sinuri ang lagay ni King.
Blaze perform a series of test to make sure that King is physically— testing some
part of his body— and mentally— testing his memories of what happened and brain
capacity— okay.
So far, so good. Thank God!
"W-what h—happened?" Namamalat ang lalamunan ni King at halos wala Iyong tunog.
"I had the worst wedding reception ever." Sagot niya.
King frowned. "Y-you didn't r—r-realize that s—sooner?"
Blaze tsked. "Dapat talaga hinayaan nalang kitang mamatay." Sabi niya na naiiling
pa. "Your heart stopped beating and I did a CPR on your for five fucking minutes
you motherfucker and this is how you repay me?"
King grimaced. "P—please t—tell me that you d—didn't give me a m—mouth to mouth r—
resuscitation."
"Fuck you." Aniya.
King grunted. "P—please g-give me a p—peace of m—m-mind."
Blaze chuckled. "I won't tell you then."
"Y—your h—highness!"
"You'd been out for a week by the way." Imporma niya kay King, "akala ko nga hindi
ka na magigising na tang'na ka. Ipapalibing na sana kita e."
"D— d-dick." King groaned.
Natawa siya saka sinenyasan si Happy na pumasok.
Halos tumakbo si Happy papasok at sinugod nang maingat na yakap si King.
"Thank God you're okay!"
Blaze hold Happy's shoulder to pry her away from King. "Jealous husband here."
Kaagad namang pinakawalan ni Happy sa pagkakakayap si King at nginitian Ito.
"Pinag-alala mo ako." Sabi ni Happy kay King, "don't do that to me again. Akala ko
mawawala ka na. I keep on begging to God to save you."
King give Happy a weak smile. "I'm okay n-now— i g-guess but— did you find out w-
who bombed the house?"
Tumingin sa kaniya si Happy bago sumagot. "I will fill you in once you get better."
Nginitian ito ni Happy, "get well soon, okay?"
Tumango si King, "thanks for taking care of me," then he looked at him, "i will
assume that you're my Doctor so, thanks, your highness."
Blaze nodded. "Ako pa, magaling ako ano."
King actually snorted before someone caught his attention from outside the ICU's
glass wall.
King smiled. "Even when i'm in the ICU, that fucker still has emotionless eyes."
Sabay silang napatingin ni Happy sa tinitingnan ni King.
Blaze saw red when he saw who it was. His teeth gritted, he was livid and his blood
boiling as he spoke his name in so much disdain.
"Kane."
~ Hello Mae Anne Tisbe and Lani Alonzo ❤️ Happy Reading.
Sorry again for the late update. I was busy the other day tapos kahapon grabe yong
sakit ng ulo ko siguro. My head was pounding while i was writing 😅 kaya hindi ko
napansin na umabot ako ng 6k words 😅 Happy Reading.
CHAPTER 43
"HOW ARE you feeling?" Napaka-kalmado nang boses ni Kane ng pumasok sa loob ng ICU
at nakalapit kay King. Parang wala itong kasalanang ginawa sa kanilang lahat,
parang hindi sila nito trinaidor, "how's your wound?"
"Still breathing." Nakangiting sagot ni King, "i hope you didn't come back in my
expense. How's did your mission go by the way? Is Orlando limping already?"
Kane's mismatched eyes looked at her. "He's dead."
Her lips thinned. Her jaw keeps on tightening and she can't speak in so much pent-
up rage inside her for Kane. Gusto niyang magwala, gusto niyang pagsusuntukin ang
kaharap pero nanatili siyang walang imik habang matalim na nakatitig kay Kane.
Kailangan niyang kontrolin ang sarili. Kapag nalaman ni King ang totoong nangyari,
na kaharap nito ang taong may kagagawa kung bakit ito nasa ICU ngayon, baka mas
lumala ang lagay nito.
King just woke up!
"You okay, Young Miss?" Obserba ni King sa kaniya. "You look angry."
Tumango siya at pilit na ngumiti. "Medyo masama lang ang pakiramdam ko." Tinapik
niya ang balikat ni King, "sa labas lang ako." Pagkatapos ay yumakap siya sa asawa
saka pasimpleng bumulong sa tainga nito, "don't kill him... yet. May rason kung
bakit nandito siya. Siguradong hindi 'yon maganda, baka may mga taong mapahamak
kapag nagpadalos-dalos tayo."
Blaze hugged her back then he whispered. "I can control myself, baby, but if he
tries to hurt you, i don't care where we are. I'll kill him where he stands."
Hinalikan niya sa mga labi ang asawa bago nagmamadaling lumabas at tinawagan si
Knight.
"Knight, Kane is In the Hospital—"
"I know. I'm coming over." Knight spoke frantically. "Fuck! Madali niyang napatumba
lahat ng nagbabantay sa kaniya. When the Plane landed, all of Nysza's men are all
down."
"Paano siya nakapasok dito sa Hospital?" Nagtatagis ang bagang niyang tanong. "I
thought the whole building Is well guarded?!" She hissed.
"Kane is not called monster by everyone who knew him for nothing." Knight tsked.
"Where's Blaze?"
"Trying not to kill Kane." Kumuyom ang kamao niya. "But he's pissed."
"Of course, he is." Ani Knight na parang tumatakbo dahil habol nito ang hininga,
"Calm him down. We both know what Blaze can do. Pareho silang halimaw ni Kane,
maraming madadamay kapag naglaban ang dalawang 'yon."
Magsasalita pa sana siya ng may umagaw sa cellphone niya. Nang Pareho silang
halimaw ni Kane, maraming madadamay kapag naglaban ang dalawang 'yon."
Magsasalita pa sana siya ng may umagaw sa cellphone niya. Nang lingunin niya kung
sino 'yon, natigilan siya ng makita si Kane.
Nagtagis ang bagang niya. "What do you want?"
"Can we talk?"
Lumampas ang tingin niya rito patungo kay Blaze na malapit lang sa likuran ni Kane
at alam niyang narinig nito ang tanong ni Kane.
Hinintay niyang pumayag si Blaze na makipag-usap siya bago siya sumagot kay Kane.
When Blaze nodded before walking to her side, she nod as well.
"Anong gusto mong pag-usapan?" Tanong niya. Malakas ang loob niya dahil nasa tabi
niya ang asawa.
Tiningnan muna nito si Blaze bago ibinalik ang tingin sa kaniya, "i'm here to
kidnap you. My master's order."
The fourth Arkhon? "At sa tingin mo sasama ako?" Pagalit niyang sabi para hindi
nito mahulaan ang tumatakbo sa isip niya sa mga sandaling 'yon.
Blaze took a threatening step towards Kane, "try and i will kill you—"
"You won't." Kane cut Blaze's off. "I put explosives around the Hospital. Those men
guarding the whole building, the patients and the Doctors inside this building will
die together with you, your wife and King."
"You'll die too." Sabi niya.
"I don't mind." Inilabas nito ang cellphone sa bulsa saka may tinawagan, "blow up
the rooftop."
Mahigpit na napahawak si Happy sa braso ng asawa ng makarinig sila ng malakas na

pagsabog at ang bahagyang pagyanig ng buong gusali.
"Do you want me to continue?" Kane asked.
Malakas na tumama ang kamao ni Blaze sa tiyan ni Kane ng ilang beses kasabay ng
pagtuhod nito sa tagiliran nito at ang pagtama ng siko ng asawa sa leeg ni Kane.
Madaling nasalag ni Kane ang ibang atake ng asawa niya at madali rin nitong
naibabalik kay Blaze ang mga atake nito.
Walang nakakalamang, walang nagpapatalo. Parehong mabilis ang kamay ng dalawa,

malakas ang bawat suntok at sipang pinapakawalan nang may sumabog na naman.
Blaze threw Kane on the floor and was about to beat him up more when Kane spoke.
"Do you want to hear another explosion?"
Blaze froze, his teeth gritting in anger. "I will kill you!"
"Feel free." Ani Kane na bumangon mula sa pagkakasadlak sa semento, "the whole
building will blow up and you can't stop it even if you try harder." Then he looked
at her, "but you can stop this. Come with me."
"Paano ako makasisiguro na hindi niyo pasasabugin ang buong gusali pagkalabas na
pagkalabas natin?" Tanong niya.
"Happy!" Blaze hissed at her, "you're not actually considering his offer!"
"I am." Happy said firmly at Blaze. "It's either me, or the innocent people in this
Hospital. And I choose myself. You stay here and take care of King—"
"Baby!" Marahas na umiling si Blaze. "No!" Then his sharp eyes glared at Kane. "I
will kill you!"
But before Blaze can took another step closer to Kane, they heard another explosion
and screams of innocents.
"Stop this." Malumanay niyang pakiusap kay Kane, "please? Sasama ako sayo. Just
please... stop hurting these people. Wala silang kinalaman sa gulo na 'to. Stop...
I beg you..." pakiusap niya.
Kane's looked at her with his mix matched emotionless eyes. "You're still too
nice."
"Ayoko lang na may mawala o mapahamak ng dahil sakin. Just let me say goodbye to my
husband." Aniya saka lumapit kay Blaze at mahigpit na niyakap ang asawa at mahinang
bumulong sa tainga nito na silang dalawa lang ang makakarinig, "there's a tracker
on my bracelet. I think dadalhin niya ako kay fourth Arkhon. Bring a battalion and
come and get me, okay?"
Blaze cupped her face before kissing her fully on the mouth, "okay." He whispered,
"I'll be there before you miss me."
Tumango siya saka mapusok na hinalikan ulit ang asawa bago humarap kay Kane, "i'm
ready."
Tumango si Kane at iminuwestra ang kamay patungo sa exit ng Hospital.
Tahimik siyang naglakad palabas ng Hospital habang nasa likod niya si Kane. Nang
nasa parking lot sila, napatigil siya sa paglalakad ng makasalubong nila si Knight.
Knight was instantly on guard and was about to attack Kane when she shook her head
to stop him.
"Don't." Pigil niya kay Knight, "there are bombs all over the place. A lot of
people will get hurt."
Knight's jaw tightened. "Lady Happy—"
"Secure the building and make sure that everyone is safe." Pakiusap niya kay
Knight, "please do it for the innocent people inside. I'm not your responsibility,
they are."
Knight's nodded while sending a death glare at Kane.
"That car, Lady Happy." Ani Kane na iminuwestra ang kamay sa itim na kotse.
Naglakad siya palapit sa kotse at kaagad siyang sumakay ng buksan ni Kane ang
pintuan. At nang makasakay ito at makaupo sa Driver's seat, nagsalita siya.
"Get rid of the explosives now." Aniya sa malumanay na boses. "Please? Hindi ako
tatakas sayo. I want the people in that building safe and unharmed. Ako lang naman
ang kailangan mo."
Tumango si Kane at may tinawagan habang minamaniobra ang kotse palayo ng Hospital.
"Get rid of the bombs." Utos ni Kane sa nasa kabilang linya saka pinatay nito ang
tawag.
Napuno ng katahimikan ang buong sasakyan ng ilang minuto bago niya binasag 'yon.
"Utos ba ito ng ika-apat na Arkhon sayo?" Tanong niya kay Kane.
She was fishing information to find out if what she was thinking earlier was right.
"Yes."
"You're very loyal to him." Komento niya.
"He's my master since I was a child."
Kumuyom ang kamao niya. "So pakitang tao lang ang lahat ng pinakita mo samin?"
"Yes."
Masama ang loob niya sa mga sagot ni Kane. "We trusted you." Pabulong niyang sabi.
"Your fault, not mine."
Mapait siyang napangiti. "Do you really mean to kill us that night?"
"Yes."
Tumingin siya sa labas ng bintana ng sasakyan habang himihinga ng malalim. "Well, I
hope what happened to King made you happy. And I hope that your master will treat
you as family. You need it."
Hindi umimik si Kane at patuloy lang na nagmaneho habang nakatitig siya sa bracelet
na suot.
Blaze can track her with this. Pinalagyan niya iyon ng tracker kay Yrozz pagkatapos
niyang malaman na si Kane ang may kagagawa ng pagpapasabog sa bahay nila, pinasadya
niya iyon para sa mga pagkakataong ganito, kung may kumuha man sa kaniya ay hindi
mababaliw si Blaze sa kakahanap sa kaniya.
"Saan mo ako dadalhin?" Tanong niya kay Kane kapagkuwan.
"To the fourth Arkhon."
Tama ako! Nandito ang matandang 'yon kaya hindi niya mahanap-hanap. He's just under
her nose.
Umakto siyang parang nagulat. "What?!" Pinalaki niya ang mga mata at pina-awang ang
mga labi na halatang gulat na gulat. "Ang matandang 'yon... Ano ba'ng kailangan
niya sakin?"
"To renounce your position."
Happy scoffed. "Ganun ba talaga niya kagusto ang maging pinuno ng Organósi?"
"You are not equip." Sagot sa kaniya ni Kane. "Hindi nararapat sayo ang posisyon na
'yon. Masyado kang malambot."
Tumahimik siya. Walang punto na patunayan dito ang sarili niya dahil hindi naman
nito maiintindihan 'yon kasi nakasara ang isip nito.
If Kane was open minded and was open to understand and appreciate people, he
wouldn't have betrayed them in the first place.
Isinandal ni Happy ang likod sa likuran ng passenger seat saka ipinikit ang mga
mata. Maraming minuto ang ibiniyahe nila hanggang sa tumigil ito sa isang Pier at
pinalabas siya ng sasakyan.
Giniya siya nito pasakay sa speedboat at pinaandar nito iyon.
Happy remained silent and calm. Alam niyang mahahanap at masusundan siya ni Blaze.
Sana nga lang hindi pa huli ang lahat at mahuli nila ang pang-apat na Arkhon sa
pagkakataong ito.
Bumagal ang takbo ng speedboat ng makalapit sila sa naktigil na yate sa gitna nang
karagatan.
Lumipat sila ni Kane sa yate at hinawakan siya nito sa braso habang hinihila
patungo sa top deck, patungo sa ama ni Knight na ngumisi ng makita siyang
naglalakad palapit.
Nakaupo ang ika-apat na Arkhon sa recliner. Ang ama ni Knight. Si Don Kelleon
Velasquez.
"Welcome." Idinipa pa nang matanda ang mga braso nito, "how are you? Pleasant to
see you here."
Bahagyan siyang tumango bago sumagot. "Good afternoon. I'm doing well."
"Are you?" Natawa ito, "you're in front of me now, that means you lose."
Happy smiled calmly. "It's nice to see you again. Remember what I told before? If
we ever see each other again?"
Tumawa ang ika-apat na Arkhon, "you have no whips, woman. And you're in my yacht,
that means you are under me." Tiningnan siya nito ng matalim bago inutusan si Kane.
"Tie her up!"
Kaagad namang sumunod si Kane. Pinaupo siya sa stool na gawa sa kahoy saka tinali
ang kamay niya sa likuran, pagkatapos ay ang paa naman niya ang isinunod nitong
tinali.
And Happy can feel it. Hindi hinihigpitan ni Kane ang pagkakatali sa kaniya na
lihim niyang ikinakunot ng nuo.
"Connect that heavy ball of metal on her ankle ties." Utos nang ama ni Knight kay
Kane na sinunod naman kaagad nito.
Napatingin siya sa kamera na inihahanda ng isa sa mga tauhan ng ika-apat na Arkhon.
Parang alam na niya ang balak ng matandang 'to.
"I'm awed by you actually. You're calm even in situation like this." Ani Don
Kelleon sa kaniya habang palakad-lakad sa harapan niya, "you are indeed Dominick
Quinn's daughter. Fierce and loyal. Just like his father. But just like your Dad,
you also have the same weakness. Family and friends. I was happy when the system
choose Kane here to be your Ultor. Normally, I would have said no to letting one of
my best killer work for someone else but, I need an inside man so I let him. He was
with Orlando at the time so he was quick to come to you after the incident."
So that's why Kane was fast to come to her. He was already there.
"Look, you're young and you just got married and I don't wanna kill you." Ani Don
Kelleon, "I just want you to renounce your position because it should be my son on
top. My son is more than capable of everything while you are inexperienced. My son
may not see it now but he will thank me in the future."
Hindi siya umimik at nanatiling nakamasid lang kay Kane na tinatali pa rin siya.
"Don't you feel guilt for playing us for a fool who treated you like family?"
Kapagkuwan ay tanong niya kay Kane nang hindi na niya napigilan ang sarili.
Tumawa ang ika-apat na Arkhon. "Don't bother. He has no feelings. He is a killing

machine. Nothing you say will get to him. He is program to kill and follow my
orders since he was a child."
Hindi alam ni Happy kung bakit may awa siyang naramdaman para kay Kane kahit walang
awa nitong pinasabog ang bahay ng asawa niya.
"—because if you are capable, you would have see Kane coming to deliver you to me,
but you weren't prepared at all because you are busy taking care of your butler
who's in the Hospital."
Happy took a deep breath before looking at Don Kelleon, his speech was starting to
irritate her, "how's Orlando? Did you grieve for him?"
Biglang nagtagis ang bagang nito at nanlisik ang mga mata. "You will pay for his
death. I will take your Hippeis life as well. An eye for an eye."
"Try... and you'll die." Her lips thinned, "if you touch even just a strand of my
husband's hair, I will make you suffer and i'm not kidding."
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ng ika-apat na Arkhon, "may I remind you that you're tied
up? I can easily order my men to kill your husband—"
Napatigil ito sa pagsasalita ng bigla niyang malakas na ihinampas ang nuo sa nuo ni
Kane dahilan para matumba ito sa sahig at ginamit ang natutunan kay Midnight kung
paano makawala sa pagkakatali dahil hindi naman yon mahigpit.
Aatakehin na niya ang Arkhon nang bigla itong naglabas ng baril at itinutok sa
kaniya.
"Move or i'll shoot you."
Tumalim ang mata niya. "You have no balls."
Umangat ang kamay ng ama ni Knight para sampalin siya gamit ang hawakan ng baril
pero madali niyang nasalag iyon ng hindi gumagalaw dahil sa mabigat na pabilog na
metal na nakakabit sa bukong niya.
All Happy can do was disarm The fourth Arkhon and smashed the gun handle on his
skull until he bleeds.
"You bitch! Kill her!" Sigaw ng Arkhon na kaagad namang tumutok sa kaniya ang baril
ng mga tauhan nito.
Pero bago pa siga mabaril ay may humampas sa kaniya sa likuran dahilan para mawalan
siya nang malay.
Nang magising si Happy, nahihilo siya pero mabilis na nagpumiglas nang makitang
nakatali ang buong katawan niya sa isang ipuan. Mahigpit na 'yon. Hindi tulad
kanina.
"Untie me!" Sigaw niya sa ika-apat na Arkhon na sumisimsim ng wine.
"It's on. We are live." Tinuro nito ang camera na nasa harapan niya. "Do what you
came here to do. Renounce your position or else I will kill your Hippeis in more
ways than one. Do it now."
Napatitig siya sa camera.
"Renounce your position now!" Sigaw sa kaniya ng Arkhon. "Or I will kill everyone
that you care about!"
Matiim siyang tumitig sa kamera bago nagsalita. "I, Happiness Aravena Queen, will
not renounce her position—"
Bigla nitong kinuha ang latigo na katabi ng bote ng alak na iniinom nito at
ihinampas iyon sa kaniya.
Napa-igik siya sa sakit pero nanatili siya matapang. "I will not renounce my
position!"
Another whip hit her side.

"Never!" She shouted at the camera, "I believe that I can do things better that
Kelleon Velasquez. I will never, ever, renounce my position! Never!"
Binitiwan ng ika-apat na Arkhon ang latigong hawak at sinipa nito ang kamera
dahilan para bumagsak iyon sa sahig at galit na nilapitan siya.
Malakas siya nitong sinakal hanggang na hindi na niya kayang huminga pa.
"I'd been nice to you because you're young but my patience can one be stretch too
much." Nanlilisik ang mga mata nito. "You don't want to renounce?! Then die!"
Pinakawalan siya nito sa pagkakasakal sa leeg saka mahigpit na hinawakan siya nito
sa braso at hinila patungo sa gilid ng yate.
"Let go of me! Let go!" panay ang sigaw niya at pagpupumiglas. "Let go! Let go you
bastard!"
Natigilan siya sa pagpupumiglas at lumuwag din ang hawak ng ika-apat na Arkhon sa

braso niya ng makarinig sila pareho ng tunog ng Helicopter.
They both looked at the sky and saw five Helicopters circling around the yacht.
And she can see her husband rappelling down from the Helicopter.
Happy smirked at the fourth Arkhon who stared at her with disbelief. "Gotcha." She
wiggled her wrist where her bracelet is, "there's a tracker inside, moron!"
Nanlisik ang mga mata nito. "How dare you tricked me!"
"You tricked me first." Sagot niya, "an eye of an eye, remember?"
"Die!" Galit na sigaw ni Don Kelleon bago siya tinulak pababa sa maitim na
karagatan.
At dahil may mabigat na metal na nakatali sa bukong niya at nakatali pa siya sa

upuan, hindi siya nakalangoy paahon ng nilamon ng maitim na dagat ang katawan niya.
No! Blaze! Sigaw ng isip niya habang pilit na nagpupumiglas at pilit na kumakawala
sa mahigpit na pagkakatali sa kamay niya.
Happy was struggling to get free as her body fell more deeper unto the ocean's bed
when she saw a figure swimming towards her.
She cannot see who it was.
Maybe Blaze.
The figure went to her back to untie him and get rid of the metal on her ankle.
And she was free!
Mabilis siyang lumangoy para makaahon at makahinga dahil malapit nang sumabog ang
baga niya.
She was losing oxygen.
Ilang beses siyang humugot ng hininga ng makaahon at kaagad na pinalibot ang tingin
sa paligid niya.
Helicopters are encircling the yacht, she can hear gunshots and grunts of pain.
People falling off the yacht, lifeless.
"Blaze!" Sigaw niya habang hinahanap ng mata niya ang nagligtas sa kaniya.
"Blazey!"
Happy was starting to panic because her husband didn't resurface when she saw him
on the top deck fighting the fourth Arkhon and two of his men.
Her lips parted.
Who saved me?
Nahigit niya ang hininga ng may tumakip ng bibig niya mula sa likuran.
"Silence." Anang boses mula sa likuran niya, ang may-ari ng kamay na nakatakip sa
bibig niya.
Her eyes widen. It sounded like Kane!
"Move to the yacht." Utos nito.
Kaagad siyang lumangoy patungo sa likod ng yacht kung saan naroon ang swimming
platform, kung saan puwede siyang makaakyat sa yate.
Nang makasampa siya sa yate, nilingon niya si Kane na nasa dagat pa rin.
"You saved me..." she whispered while catching his own breath, "w-why?"
A sad smile stretched on Kane's lips, "we're family."
Her eyes watered as she offered her hand at Kane. "Come on."
"Mauna ka na." Anito saka tumingin sa speedboat na papalapit sa yate. "Sige na."
Tumango siya. "Ingat ka." Bilin niya kay Kane bago patakbong tinungo ang top deck
kung saan naglalaban ang asawa niya at ang Arkhon.
And what she saw on the too deck made the hair on her skin rose.
Blaze was fighting the Arkhon who's holding a gun and a man who has sharp sword and
Blaze's movement was fast. He can even evade the bullet from the Fourth Arkhon's
gun.
Nang mapatumba nito ang panghuling tauhan ng Arkhon, mabilis na kinalabit ng Arkhon
ang gatilyo ng baril nito ng ilang beses pero mabilis na nakaiwas si Blaze at
pinatamaan ng malakas na suntok at sipa ang katawan ng Arkhon at bumagsak ito sa
sahig ng yate.
And from nowhere a man with a gun entered the scene and she heard the fourth
Arkhon's shouted.
"Kill him!"
Mabilis pa sa kisap-mata na pinulot niya ang latigo ng ika-apat na Arkhon na

nakakakalat, iyon ang ginamit nito sa kaniya kanina at mabilis iyong ihinampas sa
lalaking may hawak na baril.
At mula sa kung saan, may espadang bumaon sa likod nito na tumango sa puso ng
lalaki saka nakita niya si Kane na tumatakbo palapit sa lalaking gumigiwang na
dahil sa espada nito.
Kane pulled the sword out of the man's body before encircling the swords handle
around his wrist as his feet turns and the hilt of his word embedded on Don
Kelleon's hand and floor.
Napasigaw si Don Kelleon sa ginawa ni Kane at nanlilisik ang matang tumingin ito
kay Kane. "How dare you!"
"That's for whipping my Lady." Kalmado ang boses na sabi ni Kane saka pinaikot ang
espada nitong nakabaon sa kamay ng ika-apat ng Arkhon, "and for pushing her to the
water."
"You will all pay for this!" Sigaw ni Don Kelleon.
Humigpit ang hawak ni Happy habang nakatingin sa matanda. "Naaalala mo pa ba yong

sinabi ko sayo kapag nagkita tayo ulit? I will show you no mercy."
Pagkasabi niyon ay itinaas niya ang kamay na hawak sa latigo at malakas na

ihinampas iyon sa katawan ng ika-apat na Arkhon.
Hindi niya alintana ang pagsigaw nito. Basta panay lang ang latigo niya rito.
Lashes after lashes, until the fourth Arkhon was bleeding on the yacht's floor,
grunting and unmoving.
But that wasn't enough for her. She was still livid.
Ilang beses pa niyang hinampas ng malakas ng latigo ang ika-apat na Arkhon bago
niya binitawan ang latigo at napatingin kay Knight na nanunuod lang habang
nakatitig sa ama nito.
Blaze picked up the gun on the floor, check the magazine before he pointed it at
the fourth Arkhon.
"Even in hell, I don't wanna see you again, you motherfucker." Ani Blaze bago
inilagay ang daliri sa gatilyo.
"Blaze— don't." Pigil niya sa asawa.
Kahit gaano pa kasama ang ama ni Knight, hindi pa rin niya kayang ipapatay ang ama
nito sa harapan ni Knight mismo. The man, however evil he was, he's sill Knight's
father.
Happy looked at Knight. "If he pulled another stunt again, I will let Blaze kill
him for sure."
Knight looked at her with gratitude. "Thank you for showing mercy that he doesn't
deserve."
"I'm not doing it for him." Aniya, "i'm doing it for you. He's still your father."
Tinanguan siya ni Knight at ito mismo ang naglagay ng posas sa pulsuhan ng ama nito
at kasama si Chaos at Yrozz, binuhat ng mga ito si Don Kelleon at ibinaba sa
speedboat.
At nang humarap siya kay Blaze, kaagad siya nitong sinugod ng mahigpit ng yakap.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Hindi kita kaagad nailigtas. There was something in this
yacht that made the signal weak and a little bit untraceable—"
She kissed her husband's lips. "It's okay. You came, that's more than enough."
Blaze kissed her back. "I love you, baby. I love you."
Mapusok silang naghalikang dalawa hanggang sa mahigpit silang nagyakapan.
And then she whispered, "Kane saved me."
"I know." Blaze whispered back. "I saw him jump to the water to save you. Oddly, i
trusted him to save you. Maybe because i hear the worry and fear in his voice when
he shouted Lady Happy as you fall to the water."
Kumawala siya sa yakap ng asawa, "I have to talk to him."
Happy was about to search the whole yacht because she didn't see Kane from where he
was standing earlier when she saw a speedboat speeding away. And she saw Kane on
it.
Happy stilled as she looked at Kane speeding away.
"I'm confused." Pag-amin niya sa asawa habang pinagmamasdan pa rin ang speedboat na
kinalululanan ni Kane na malayo na. "Why did he do what he did? I thought he's
loyal to the fourth Arkhon."
Blaze hugged her from behind, "looks like he considers us family after all."
Tumango siya at kumunot ang nuo ng makita ang isang Helicopter na gumalaw para
sundan ang speedboat ni Kane habang bumababa ang machine gun sa unahan nito.
The target was Kane!
Umikot siya paharap kay Blaze, "stop that Helicopter!" Aniya sabay turo sa
helicopter na sumusunod kay Kane. "It's going to kill Kane!"
Blaze immediately neared his watch over his mouth, then he spoke. "Echo, this is
the Second Arkhon's Hippeis. Don't open fire on that speedboat! Second Arkhon's
order. Over! Can you hear me?! Over!"
Ilang segundong kabado si Happy dahil walang sagot mula sa Helicopter hanggang
umikot ang helicopter at hinayaan nitong makalayo si Kane.
Nakahinga ng maluwang si Happy at napasandal siya sa dibdib ng asawa.
At doon lang niya naramdaman ang sakit ng buong katawan niya dahil sa ilang beses
na paghampas sa kaniya ng Ika-apat na Arkhon ng latigo.
"Baby... you're back is bleeding..." may takot at pangamba sa boses ni Blaze na

ngayon lang din napansin dahil kagagaling lang niya sa dahat at nalinis dun ang
dugo sa katawan at damit niya.
Happy closed her eyes as she leaned on her husband. "I'm tired."
Kaagad siya nitong maingat na binuhat at malalaki ang hakbang na umalis ng yate.
Hindi na namalayan ni Happy ang mga sunod na pangyayari dahil nawalan na siya nang
malay.
Nang magising siya, nasa loob na siya ng puting silid at nanunuot sa ilong niya ang
amoy ng gamot.
Hospital.
Happy looked at her side and saw Blaze holding her hand while he was asleep.
Bahagyang gumalaw ang kamay niyang hawak ng asawa pero nagising kaagad ito at
sunod-sunod ang naging tanong.
"Are you okay? How are you feeling? Is your body okay? Does it hurt? How's the
wound?"
Happy smiled. "I'm fine."
Pinakatitigan siya nito bago hinalikan nito ang likod ng kamay niya. "Talaga? Okay
ka lang?"
Tumango siya. "I am."
Para itong nakahinga ng maluwang saka bumuga ng marahas na hininga.
"Baby, i'll be a Doctor now, okay?" Anito saka binitiwan ang kamay niya at sinuri
ang buong katawan niya, kasama ang sugat niya.
Gone the sweet Blaze. It was replaced by a very hot and strict looking Doctor.
"You're so handsome." Puri niya sa asawa niya na seryoso ang mukha. "Oi, ngingiti
na ang asawa ko."
Blaze's face remains serious. "Stop it."
Happy continued praising Blaze. "You're very hot."
"Stop it." Saway nito sa kaniya.
Napangiti siya. "My baby, you're so handsome and gorgeous and hot and amazing and
so so good in bed. I love you so much."
Finally, a smile broke his serious face. "Masaya ka na na mapangiti mo ako?"
Tumango siya saka napangiwi ng bahagyang masagi ang sugat niya sa tagiliran. "How's
the fourth Arkhon?"
"Rotting on the dirtiest cell."
She frowned. "What if may magtakas sa kaniya na isa sa mga loyalist niya?"
"That's why Yrozz made sure that the lock on his cell can't be open without your
fingerprint and mine."
That made her feel at ease. "That's good. One less problem, a lot more to go."
Bumuntong-hininga siya at maglalambing sana sa asawa niya ng may kumatok at pumasok
sa kuwarto na kinaroroonan.
Helena.
"Happy, baby." Anito saka lumapit sa kaniya ng may pag-aalala. "How are you? Are
you okay? I heard about what happened?"
Blaze automatically pulled his gun from behind him and he pointed it at Helena.
"Don't come near my wife or i'll shoot."
Napatigil sa paglapit sa kaniya si Helena at nangmamakaawa ang matang tumingin ito

sa kaniya. "Baby, what's the meaning of this?"
"You heard my husband." Aniya. "Don't come near me."
"Baby—"
"You're part of the Triad." Sabi niya saka walang emosyong tumingin sa mga mata
nito, "you betrayed, Dad. You choose the Triad over Dad and me. So don't act like
you care—"
"I do care!" Helena hissed at her. "The Triad just forced me to do things, to leave
you! I have to leave to keep you safe!" Nanunubig ang mga mata nito. "I love you,
baby, and I love your Dad. So much. I just want to be with you—"
Helena's speech stopped when a sharp edge of the sword— from behind her— held by
Kane touched her neck.
Parehong silang napatitig ni Blaze kay Kane.
Slowly, Kane move from Helena's behind to her side while his sword was still
touching Helena's neck.
"Pick it up." Anito kay Helena na ikinakunot ng nuo niya at ikinatingin niya sa
sahig.
There it is. A circle device on the floor.
"Pick it up." Ulit na sabi ni Kane.
Mabilis na umiling si Helena, "that's not mine."
"I saw you dropped it." Ani Kane sa walang emosyong boses. "Pick it up before I
picked it up myself and force you to swallow it. We both know what's that thing can
do. I specialise in bombs."
Namutla si Helena. "It wasn't mine. The Triad made me do this!" Desperado itong
tumingin sa kaniya. "Baby, you have to believe me!"
Kane's sword was just touching Helena's neck but now it pierce Helena's skin and
Kane looks livid.
"Do not call my lady like that." Anito sa matalim na boses. "Only his highness is
allowed to call my lady baby."
The seriousness on Blaze's face broke at what Kane said. Blaze actually smiled.
"If you won't pick it up—" Kane destroyed the device with the sharp tip of his
sword before bolding it against Helena's neck again. "Leave, before I behead you."
Helena desperately looked at her. "Happy, I love you and you're my life—"
"Why?" She asked, stopping Helena's words, "why now? Why not before? When i'm still
clueless to all of this. You only called after Dad perform the rite of passage for
me. Why? What do you want from me?"
"I love you, Happy—"
"Answer me if you want me to believe you." Wika niya.
Bumukas ang bibig ni Helena pero sumara rin 'yon bago tumalikod at umalis ng
kuwarto niya.
Napabuntong-hininga si Happy saka napatingin kay Kane na bigla nalang lumuhod sa

sahig habang nakatungo ang ulo.
"I'm so sorry, I betrayed you." Wika nito habang nakaluhod pa rin. "I will accept
any punishment. I'm sorry."
"Bakit ka umalis sa yacht?" Tanong nito.
"Huhulihin nila ako kasama ang ika-apat na Arkhon." Sagot ni Kane, "and I will not
have the chance to explain myself."
"Why?" Si Blaze ang nagtanong, "why did you do it?"
Sumagot si Kane habang nakayuko pa rin. "The fourth Arkhon knows where to hide and
you can't find him that easily. It's the other way around. He will find you and
it'll be too late for all of you to fight him. He will kill all of you. I have to
draw him out."
"That was your plan and you didn't tell us about it?" Blaze said in a sarcastic
tone. "Nice plan you dimwit!"
"If I told you about it, it will not work. You have to be genuinely mad at me,
especially Lady Happy."
Napabuntong-hininga si Happy. "Tumayo ka na riyan, Kane."
"But it's my fault that King is in the Hospital." Anito sa mababang boses. "Akala
ko makakalabas kayo kaagad ng bahay. I know that Phoenix Martinez's alarm system
will go off the moment I activated the bombs."
"You kidnapped my wife—"
"I know Lady Happy has a tracking device on her bracelet and I know his highness
will not let any harm befall to Lady Happy."
Blaze tsked. "I should kill you for blowing up our house, you lunatic!"
"I'm sorry." Kane whispered, "i'll pay for it."
Blaze tsked again. "At saan naman galing ang pera mo?"
"My salary, from the fourth Arkhon, since I was a kid." May kinuha si Kane mula sa
bulsa nito, "here. Hindi naman ako kumuha riyan at wala akong pinagkakagastusan
kaya naka-ipon ako."
Tinanggap ni Blaze ang bank book ni Kane at napamura ang asawa niya saka hindi
makapaniwalang tumingin sa kaniya. "Bigla akong nanliit. Barya niya lang ang ipon
ko."
Kane looked up at Blaze. "Would that be enough for the house?"
Ibinalik ni Blaze kay Kane ang bank book nito. "Don't worry about the house. My
twin will take care of it. Pagkatapos niya akong bungangaan, aayusin niya 'yon."
Inilahad niya ang kamay kay Kane, "come on, get up, you saved me."
Umiling ito. "I put you in that position. It was my fault. So I will accept any
punishment. Even death, i'll accept it. Nakapagpaliwanag na ako kaya okay na ako."
"Your punishment?" She looked into his eyes, "Go and tell King what you did and
then helped him get better. I need my whole team intact and stronger. We'll be
facing the Triad soon. It's gonna be bloody."
Tumango si Kane at tumayo na rin ito sa wakas saka parang nag-aalangang nagtanong
sa kaniya. "Am i... still part of, ahm, Team Happiness?"
"Team Happiness?" Sabay nilang gagad ni Blaze rito.
"Yeah... because you all made me happy."
Napangiti siya. "Go to King. Take care of him."
Tumango si Kane at lumabas na nang kuwarto niya.
"You trust him again?" Blaze asked.
She shrugged. "He saved my life when he doesn't have to. Kung gusto talaga niya
akong patayin, dapat pinabayaan niya akong malunod. O kaya naman sana nilabanan ka
niya para iligtas si Don Kelleon."
Napatango-tango si Blaze saka bumuntong-hininga. "With Kane, it's like we're racing
a kid. And now your Mom, fuck, what are we going to do about her? May kakaiba
talaga sa Mommy mo."
Tumango siya. "We'll figure it out."
Blaze kissed her temple. "We will."
Akmang maglalapat sana ang labi nila ni Blaze ng may tumikhim mula sa pinto ng
kuwarto.
Blaze grunted in annoyance. "Can't we kiss without being interrupted?"
Mahina siyang natawa saka bumaling sa pinto.
It was a woman. Very pretty and regal looking.
Blaze frowned at the woman. "I think you're in a wrong room, Ma'am—"
"No, i'm not." Anang ginang saka matamis na ngumiti sa kaniya habang naglalakad
palapit. "Hi," inilahad nito ang kamay, "I am Henreitta Lazzaria. Head of Lazzaria
family who supports the Second Arkhon."
"Oh." Kaagad niyang tinanggap ang pakikipagkamay nito, "it's nice to meet you."
"You too." She was grinning ear to ear, "I saw your video and I was amazed. I was
in Europe and I just have to come here and see you to show my support. You are
indeed Dom's daughter."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "You, ahm, called my Dad by his, ahm, nickname?"
"Yes. We go long way back." Henreitta chuckled. "I was your Dad's best friend."
Napakurap-kurap siya sa babae, "you look young to be my Dad's best friend."
Henrietta's smile was sweet, "i'm already in my late forties, Miss Quinn—"
"Mrs. Vitale." Pagtatama ni Blaze kay Henrietta.
"Oh! I'm sorry, and congratulations."
"Thank you." Aniya saka nagtanong ulit, "my Dad didn't mention you to me."
Nauwi sa ngiwi ang ngiti nito. "Your Mom was a very jealous woman, so I distanced
myself for everybody's peace of mind. Dom didn't like it but I have to leave
Pennsylvania and go to Europe. But now i'm here and I will help you. Whatever you
need, tell me. I'll provide it."
"How about some high-tech stuff?" She asked when she remembered Yrozz.
Henreitta smiled. "Well, I happen to own a Tech Company. Whatever you need, just
call." Binigyan siya nito ng calling card.
Tinanggap niya ang calling card at nabaling ang atensiyon niya ng may pumasok na
lalaki sa loob ng kuwarto niya.
"Mom, come on, our plane is waiting." He has a British accent.
Nagtatanong ang mga mata niyang tumingin kay Henrietta, "what the... h-he l-looks
like—"
"Looks like the face says it all." Henreitta chuckled. "We have to go. I'm sorry.
See you soon and we'll talk. Take care. If you need anything... call."
Nakatigagal lang si Happy hanggang sa makalabas si Henreitta kasama ang anak nito.
The whole room was silent until Blaze spoke. "Henreitta's son... he's like a
younger version of your Dad."
Happy was still in shock as she whispered, "I know... shit."
~ Hello to Nyca Laine Tamayo and to Rica Mae Cariño of PHR Manila. ❤️
CHAPTER 44
HINDI TINANTANAN ni Happy ang panggigisa sa ama habang nagpi-faceTime silang dalawa
hanggang sa naisip din nito kung kailan daw nito 'ginawa' ang anak nito at ni
Henreitta. It was after her mother, Helene, left.
And she was two years old.
That means she's still the eldest. Pero pareho ang edad nito at ni Lucky.
"What the hell, Daddy?!" Happy can't contain her shock as she thinks of the
timeline. "Pinagsabay mo si Henreitta at mommy ni Lucky?! How dare you! Talagang
ipapahuli na kita! You are a womanizer!"
Napangiwi ang ama niya. "No, hindi ako nagsasabay ng babae, Princess. Nagsunod lang
sila."
Pinandilatan niya ng ama ang ama. "Nagsunod tapos pareho mong nabuntis?!"
Her Dad shrugged, "i'm a sharpshooter?"
"Barilin kaya kita? I'm a sharpshooter too!"
Her father was still grimacing. "Princess, hindi ko naman alam na nagka-anak ako
kay Reitta."
Happy tsked. "Alam mo yong feeling na gustong-gusto ko nang kapatid tapos malalaman
kong may dalawa pala akong kapatid na puro panganay sa iba't-ibang babae! Daddy,
please tell me na wala ka nang ibang anak."
Nag-iwas ng tingin ang ama niya, "I don't know. I was a sharpshooter."
"Don't you use condom?!"
"Princess!" He glared at her. "Change topic! This is uncomfortable—"
"Oh? Uncomfortable? Buti nga sayo! And no, we're not changing the topic here."
Her father sighed. "Bakit binu-bully mo na naman ako, ha, Princess? Hindi ka na
naaawa sakin. Sinisigawan mo nalang ako palagi," nagda-drama na naman ang ama niya,
"hindi mo na ako mahal. Palagi kang nakasinghal sakin. I'm so sad, Princess."
Hindi niya pinansin ang pagda-drama nito. "Nagkita na ba kayo ni Henreitta? It's
been a week since she visited me in the Hospital."
Tumango ang ama niya. "Nakabalik na siya. Hindi pa nga lang kami nagkikita. I was
busy with your sister."
"Good." Tumango-tango pa siya. "Talk to her and to my brother. Or else, I will

really put you in jail. Next to the fourth Arkhon."
Napangiwi ang ama niya, "Princess naman," nangungusap ang mga mata nito. "Ayokong
makita si Reita. Princess, marupok ang Daddy mo. Baka ano ang magawa ko kay
Reitta."
Tiningnan niya ng masama ang ama. "Dad, ang sabi ko kausapin mo hindi ko sinabing
landiin mo."
Her Dad sighed. "Princess, hindi mo pa rin ba nahahalata hanggang ngayon? Tatlo ang
anak ko, lahat panganay sa iba't-ibang babae. Isa lang ang ibig sahigin nun,
malandi talaga ang Daddy mo."
"Finally! He admits it." Sabad ni Daddy Von na nakikita niyang nakahiga sa sofa na
nasa likuran ng ama niya. "Klaus! Dominick finally admits that he is horny as
fuck!"
"That's good news, Master!" Boses iyon ng ama ni King.
Napailing siya. "Talk to my brother, Daddy. You owe him an explanation." She tsked
again, "and as for Henreitta, kausapin mo lang huwag mong landiin. She's too pretty
for you. Baka ano na namang gawin mo sa kaniya."
Her Dad gaped at her, "Princess, your Daddy is very handsome—"
Pinatayan niya ito ng tawag saka napailing at napabuntong-hininga. Si Blaze naman

ay tatawa-tawa lang habang nakahiga sa sofa at naka-unan sa mga hita niya.
"Your Dad is indeed a legend." Anitong natatawa.
Happy flicked Blaze's ear. "Siguraduhin mo lang na hindi ka gagaya. May lahi rin
kayo, baka akala mo. Naka-two rin si Daddy Von."
Ngumiti lang si Blaze saka hinawakan ang kamay at at dinala iyon sa bibig nito para
halikan. "I love you."
Napailing siya saka napabuntong-hininga na naman habang pinapalibot ang tingin sa

kinaruruonan nila.
They're in Racini's Hotel. Penthouse. Doon muna sila hanggat hindi pa naayos ang
bahay nila Blaze.
Yes. It was a huge penthouse but for Team Happiness? It's still small.
The penthouse only has two rooms.
Ang isa, sa kanila ni Blaze. Yong pangalawa, si Yrozz ang umukupa dahil doon din
nito nilagay ang mga gamit nito.
So Kane was sleeping in the living room together with King who's slowly recovering.
Ayaw nitong manatili sa Hospital baka raw matunugan ng kalaban at atakehin sila dun
kaya naman inuwi nila ito sa Penthouse.
At ayaw din ni King na maraming tauhan ng Organósi ang nakapalibot sa Hospital para
lang daw dito. Mas marami pa raw ibang bagay na mas importanteng gawin keysa ang
bantayan ito.
And speaking of King, Blaze let him watch Oggy and the cockroaches together with
Kane who keeps asking why oggy or the cockroaches don't die.
"Because they're awesome." Sagot naman ni King sa tanong kay Kane.
Tumango-tango si Kane habang nagbabalat ng kisses na chocolate at inilalagay iyon

sa nakabukang palad ni King at minsan naman ay kinakain ni Kane na binalatan nito
na umaani ng reklamo kay King.
Napailing siya.
The weirdos are back. Except Yrozz who's busy cracking Midnight's file code.
Isa nalang daw, mabubuksan na nito.
Speaking of Midnight, she looked down at her husband, "kumusta na pala ang
paghahanap kay Midnight? Sabi mo ikaw ang gagawa."
"Mahahanap natin siya." Ani Blaze saka nginitian siya, "lambingin mo ang asawa mo,
dali, lambingin mo ako."
Naiiling na niyakap niya ang asawa saka hinalik-halikan niya ang labi nito saka sa
baba, sa leeg, sa dibdib hanggang sa hulihin nito ang mga labi niya at mapusok na
hinalikan.
King cleared his throat, "horny people in the sofa, there's a kid here." Anito
sabay turo kay Kane na seryosong nanunood.
Nagpalit na nang channel ang mga ito. They're now watching power puff girls.
Blaze tsked before getting up and dragging her with him to their room.
"Blaze! Ano ba!"
Hindi nakinig sa kaniya ang asawa. Basta hinila lang siya nito sa kuwarto nila at
nang maisara ang pinto ay kaagad siya nitong isinandal doon at siniil ng mapusok na
halik na kaagad naman niyang tinugon.
Nagpaubaya si Happy ng isa-isang hinubad ni Blaze ang damit niya habang hinuhubad
din niya ang damit nito.
They are touching and groping each other until they both fell on the bed and Blaze
started romancing her naked body.
Panay lang ang daing at ungol ni Happy habang hinahalikan ng asawa niya ang katawan
niya at nang bumaba ang mga labi nito sa pagkababae niya, doon siya napaliyad at
malakas na napaungol.
She really likes it when Blaze is eating her. It feels so good, she always wanted
more.
Napasabunot siya sa buhok ng asawa habang kinakain nito ang pagkababaé niya habang
umuungol siya.
"Blaze... Blaze..."
Blaze didn't stop eating her until she was moaning loudly as she cum.
At nang kubabawan siya nito para angkinin, pumulupot nalang ang mga hita niya sa
beywang ng asawa at yumakap sa leeg nito habang sinasabayan itong gumalaw para
sabay nilang maabot ang sukdukan ng pag-iisa ng katawan nila.
Sabay silang napapadaing nang mahina ni Blaze at bumabaon ang kuko niya sa likod
nito sa bawat pagsagad ng kahabaan nito sa loob niya. Hindi niya napigilang kagatin
ang balikat ng asawa ng maramdamang malapit na siyang sumabog.
Happy was gripping Blaze's butt check, her nails dugs on his skin as he filled her
faster and harder until she came and he filled her with his hot semen.
Napakabat labi nalang si Happy pagkatapos siyang ihatid sa langit ni Blaze.
"That was good..." she breathes out.
"Yeah..." Blaze buried his face on her neck. "I love you, Happy."
She smiled, "I love you too, Blazey."
Umalis ito sa pagkakakubabaw sa kaniya at iginiya ang ulo niya para umunan sa braso
nito.
"Baby?"
"Hmm?" She hummed.

"Wala pa bang laman 'to?" Tanong ni Blaze sabay haplos sa tiyan niya.
Happy chuckled. "Gusto mo magpa-check ako?"
"Hmm... kahit hindi na, sigurado akong mayroon 'yan pagkatapos ngayon."
Natawa siya pero kaagad ding nabahala, "kung may laman na ang tiyan ko kawawa naman
siya. I'd been lashed and stressed these past few weeks. Baka maapektuhan siya kung
nasa loob ko na siya. Oh, God... bakit hindi ako nag-iisip?"
Blaze chuckled as he kissed her cheek. "Bakit? Gusto mo na bang magkaanak tayo?"
"Oo na parang hindi." Sagot niya. "Magulo pa kasi."
Kinubabawan siya ulit ng asawa at hinalikan ang hubad niyang katawan.
"Gawa tayo ng baby." Aya ni Blaze sa kaniya saka inangkin na naman siya.
And Happy just let her husband owned her in more ways than one. Pinagsaluhan nila
ang init ng katawan at paulit-ulit na nagtalïk. Siniguro nilang pareho nilang
naabot ang rurok ng kaligayahan nang sabay silang labasan ng ilang beses.
Makatapos nilang magtalïk nang ilang beses, iniwan niya sa kama ang asawa at
pumasok sa banyo para maglinis nang katawan. Nang makalabas siya ng banyo,
napailing nalang siya ng makitang mahimbing nang natutulog ang asawa niya.
Walang ingay siyang nagbihis pagkatapos ay lumabas ng kuwarto nila. Nasa kuwarto pa
rin nito si Yrozz at tulog si King. Nakapatay na ang TV at wala si Kane, kaya naman
hinanap niya ito at natagpuan naman niya ito kaagad sa kusina.
Kane was looking around the kitchen like he was looking for something. Kapagkuwan
ay napahawak ito sa tiyan saka binuksan ang Ref, kapagkuwan ay isinara iyon ay
napahawak ulit sa tiyan.
Mahina siyang natawa. "Hungry?"
Mabilis na lumingon sa kaniya si King saka tumango. "Yes." He looked at the Ref
again. "Si King ang cook pero nagpapagaling pa siya, I don't think Yrozz knows how
to cook so is his highness. And you're busy... and," tinuro nito ang sarili, "I
don't know how to cook. I have no idea how's it's done."
Napailing siya. "Ako na. Upo ka nalang."
Tahimik namang sumunod sa kaniya si Kane at umupo sa upuan sa hapagkainan habang

naghahanda siya ng ingredients para sa lulutuin.
Nasa kalagitnaan siya ng pagluluto nang basagin ni Kane ang katahimikan. "Lady
Happy?"
"Hmm?"
"I'm really sorry." Anito na ikinalingon niya rito.
"For?"
"For betraying you."
She frowned. "But you didn't."

"Yes, but, when you thought I did, Yrozz told me you changed." He looked into her
eyes, "i'm sorry. I don't want you to change. I like how very trusting you are and
how you show kindness and mercy. That's why got me because people I know are not
like you. You trusted me and you're kind to me. I don't want you to lose that.
Leave the doubt and the mistrust to us. We'll deal with them. I'll kill them for
you... just please don't change. Please?"
Ilang segundo niyang tinitigan ang nangungusap na mga mata ni Kane bago siya
sumagot. "Kane, what you did, it opened my eyes. Na realize ko na dapat hindi ako
ganun. So I forced myself to change but... here I am, trusting you again. I keep
telling myself na dapat ganito ako, na dapat ganun, na dapat hindi ako ganito pero
I still end up being that me... the weak me. I told myself that I will never show
the fourth Arkhon mercy but one look at Knight, naging malambot na naman ako."
"It's because that's you." Kane said softly. "That's who you are and that's what
makes Lady Happiness Aravena Quinn unique and beautiful."
Napangiti siya kay Kane, "and you said you're innocent. Aww, my baby is growing up.
You know how praise a woman now."
Kane's eyes literally widened. "Don't call me baby. If his highness heard it, he
will kill me."
Malakas siyang natawa. "Kane, there are three meaning of baby. One, baby as in
romantically like an endearment. Two, baby as in a parent calling her or his child
a baby. It's an endearment as well. Parang naglalambing, ganun. And lastly, the
baby. Like literally a baby. An infant."
Kane frowned. "And which one am i?"
Happy grinned. "The infant."
Kane nodded earnestly. "Pero malaki na ako."
"Nope, you're a baby in my eyes."
Tumango ulit si Kane saka hindi na ito umimik. Siya naman ay tinapos ang pagluluto
saka nilagyan ng kanin at ulam sa pinggan si Kane saka inilapag iyon sa mesa, sa
harapan nito.
"Here. Eat up." Aniya.
Kinuha niya ito ng kutsara at tinidor, saka pinagsalin ng tubig sa baso.
"Anong gusto mo? Fresh mango or pineapple juice?" Tanong niya kay Kane habang
sinisilip ang laman ng Ref.
"Chocolate Milk."
Natawa siya saka kinuha ang ipinatagong chuckie sa kaniya ni King at isinalin ang
laman niyon sa baso at iyon ang ibigay kay Kane.
"Here you go." Nakangiting sabi niya, "may gusto ka pa?"
Umiling si Kane at walang imik itong kumain hanggang sa mag-angat ito ng tingin sa
kaniya.
"May naisip ako." Anito na kumunot ang nuo, "Baby pa rin kaya ang tawag mo sakin
kapag nakita mo ang mukha ko?"
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "What do you mean?"
"I'm not called monsters just because of my skills alone." Pabulong na sabi ni Kane
saka tinuro nito ang maskara, "I used this so people would not look at me
differently."
Happy's face softened. "Okay lang ba sayo na makita ko ang mukha mo? Kung hindi,
ayos lang din."
"You might not like what you'll see." Ani Kane.
Happy smiled. "Try me."
Humugot ng malalim na hininga si Kane na parang kinakabahan sa gagawin bago nito

inalis ang pagkakatali ng maskara sa likod at dahan-dahan nitong inalis iyon.
Hindi kumurap si Happy habang unti-unting lumalayo ang maskara sa mukha ni Kane.
Seconds later, his face was on full show.
His deep mismatched eyes. His pointed nose. His stubborn jaw line. His flat
eyebrows and his handsome face.
"I'm sorry if i'm an eyesore." Anito nang tuluyang maibaba ang maskara na hawak.
Lumapit siya sa binata at lumapat ang dulo ng daliri niya sa pahaba nitong pilat
mula sa nuo, pahilis sa gitna ng mata nito, pababa sa ilong at sa pisngi. Dalawang
pilat iyon na parang hugis 'X' sa mukha nito.
Pilat na parang gawa ng kutsilyo na pilit na inukit sa mukha nito.
Her heart tightened at the thought of Kane enduring the pain it caused.
"W-who did this to you?" Nanginginig ang boses na tanong.
"I was five." Sagot nito. "It's a birthday gift, from my mother."
Her lips parted open as tears swell from her eyes, "w-why would she do this to you?
Why?" Masuyong hinahaplos na niya ngayon ang pilat sa mukha nito.
"She ahm, she was violated by one of the Triad's bosses." Kuwento ni Kane sa walang
emosyong boses. "Nakuha ko ang mata ng lalaking gumahasa sa kaniya. Hindi na niya
nakayang tumingin sa akin araw-araw kaya naglalasing siya. And in my fifth
birthday, she was so drunk and wanted to gouge out my eyes because they were evil,
my eyes reminds her of what happened to her but because she was drunk, the knife
she was holding took a different path."
"N-nasaan na siya ngayon?"
"Asylum."
Umawang ang labi niya. "D-do you visit her?"
Umiling ito. "I did. Once. And she nearly killed herself. Kaya minabuti ko nang
hindi na bisitahin siya. She's better off without me."
Her tears feel on her cheeks. "Well, we are not better off without you. You're part
of our family now. Team Happiness, remember? Your face without your mask doesn't
bother me, i'm sure it won't bother the rest as well."
The look in Kane's eyes, the gratitude and the happiness in their depths, it moved
her.
"Thank you. It means a lot to me." The sincerity in Kane's voice made her heart
reached out to him. "In the past years, I learned that people laugh or make fun
over other people's misery. It's like people's pain and embarrassment are other
people's joke and happiness. That's why I hid behind the mask so no one will laugh
at how I look and no one will look at me like i'm a joke."
Hindi napigilan ni Happy na yakapin si Kane at hagurin ang likod ng ulo nito.
"Someday, Kane, not just me or our family, I know, someone will accept you for who
you are. With x scar on your face and your innocence. And that person will be the
luckiest in the world for being with you."
Kane smiled. "Thank you, Lady Happy."
Hinalikan niya sa nuo si Kane at hinagod ang likod nito. "Kung kaya mo na, don't
use your mask around us. Kung kaya mo lang naman na at kung yan ang gusto mo."
Kane looked up at her, "is it part of being in a family as well? Accepting one's
bad appearance? I mean, you're all good looking ... and i'm not."
Pinakatitigan niya ang binata saka nginitian ito. "You're handsome."
"You're lying."
"Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." Aniyang nakangiti, "for me, you are
handsome. Don't listen to other people. They don't know shit about you. All they do
is judge and make more judgement without knowing the real you. Huwag mo silang
hayaang maapektuhan ka. Learn to love yourself, genuinely care for yourself, and
then self-respect will follow and then you will be able to know your worth as a
person and as a man."
Kane nodded. "You're a good woman, Lady Happy. His highness is very lucky to have
you."
"As I am lucky to have him." She replied with a smile, "eat up, alam kong kanina ka
pa nagugutom. If you want more chocolate," tinuro niya ang Ref, "King's chuckie is
in there. Ubusin mo. Kapag nagalit siya, akong bahala. Wala naman siyang magagawa
kasi may sugat pa siya."
Mahinang tumawa si Kane saka kumain ulit ito.
Ginulo niya ang buhok nito bago lumabas ng kusina.
Natigilan siya sa paghakbang nang makitang nasa gilid ng pintuan papasok sa kusina
si Blaze at nakasandal.
Kaagad niyang nilapitan ang asawa. "Kanina ka pa ba riyan?"
Tumango si Blaze. "I heard everything. Oddly, i'm not even jealous." He tsked,
"maybe because he looked at you like you're his Mom." He chuckled while looking at
her, "that kid see you as a mother."
Nagkibit-balikat lang siya saka lumapit sa asawa. "I don't mind. Baby ko na siya. I
mean, panganay natin siya."
Blaze laughed. "Ang tanda na nang panganay natin."
Happy shrugged again, "physically yes, but mentally, he's still a kid. Except when
he's in a battle mode."
Tumango si Blaze bilang pagsang-ayon saka yinakap siya. "Well, he's a kid in my
eyes anyways. Who doesn't know sex in that age? He's so innocent!"
Pinangigigilan niya ang butt cheeks ng asawa. "Kaya be a good influence. If he sees
me as his mom, then he sees you as his father. So be a good boy, okay? No horny
stuff when Kane is around."
Blaze tsked. "I will be a good influence to Kane and because i'm a good influence,
i'll bring him to a strip club and maybe pay some women to dance and take his
innocence away—"
"Look at me and tell me if i'm happy."
Kaagad na ngumiti ang asawa. "On second thought, watching Tom and Jerry is better
than strippers. I mean, who wouldn't choose Tom and Jerry over naked women?"
Happy glared at Blaze. "Gusto mo ipaalalala ko ulit sayo yong porn magazines mo?"
Mabilis na umiling si Blaze. "No. It has been bombed and burned. Huwag na nating
balikan pa."
Happy smiled sweetly, "good. Now go and talk to Kane. Be a good influence."
Tumango si Blaze at papasok na sana sa kusina ng bigla nilang narinig ang sigaw ni
Yrozz.
"Eureka! Eureka!"
Mabilis nilang pinuntahan si Yrozz, ganun din si Kane na dala-dala pa ang plato at
si King naman ay nakangiwing naglalakad habang hawak ang remote control ng TV.
"What is it?" Nakangiwing tanong ni King kapagkuwan ay tiningnan nito ng masama si

Kane ng makita ang laman ng basong hawak nito. "That's my chocolate milk!"
Kaagad siyang tinuro ni Kane. "Lady Happy told me she got my back if you get
angry."
King tsked before asking Yrozz again who's grinning from ear to ear. "What is it?"
"I got it!" Yrozz exclaimed before facing her and Blaze. "I got it! I cracked the
file open! I got it!"
Masayang nagkatinginan sila ni Blaze. Pumalakpak pa siya sa saya. "Well, what are
you waiting for? Let's see it."
"Okay!" Yrozz clasped his hands, "wait for me in the living room."
Lalat sila tumango at tinungo ang salas, si Kane naman ay inalalayan si King habang
umiinom ito ng chocolate milk.
Nang makaupo sila ni Blaze sa mahabang sofa, pinagsiklop ni Blaze ang kamay nila.
"This is it." He smiled. "Finally. Midnight's file."

Tumango siya saka nginitian ang asawa. "Whatever is inside, I hope it's all worth
it."
Blaze kissed her temple, "whatever is inside, i'm just here. May it be positive or
negative, nandito lang ako. Ang asawa mo na mahal na mahal ka."
Matamis siyang napangiti saka hinalikan si Blaze sa mga labi. "I love you."
Blaze smiled back softly at her. "Mas mahal ka nitong asawa mo."
Tumatalon-talon ang puso niya sa kilig. "Alam ko."
Blaze kissed her lips again and only pulled away when They heard Yrozz's voice.
"Okay... let's do it." Ani Yrozz na ikinonekta ang laptop sa flat screen.
Humigpit ang pagkakahawak ni Blaze at Happy sa kamay ng isa't-isa habang nag-

uumpisa ang video.
Seconds passed, Midnight came into view on the monitor. No contact lens. Just pure
Midnight.
Her brother.
"This is for my little sister, Happiness." Ani Midnight saka ngumiti sa camera.
"Hey, 'lil sis ... miss me?"
🔥🔥🔥
😅 Happy Reading, Lovies 😘
CHAPTER 45
TITIG NA TITIG ni Happy kay Midnight nang ngumiti ito sa camera at tinanong kung na
miss ba niya ito. Her heart and mind automatically answered yes. She missed him.
She wanted to see him. She wanted to hug him again. To tease him and to shout at
him like she's angry but she's actually not.
Happy missed those times when she and Midnight argues a lot but ends up laughing
and teasing each other.
"Kuya..." Happy whispered as tears glistened on her eyes. "I miss you."
"'Lil sis, you know that I love you, right? I was there when you woke up from coma,
I saw how happy your father was and how scared he was." Ang ngiti nito ay unti-
unting nawawala, "I know you're the kind of person who doesn't ask a lot of
questions. Lalo na kapag ang Daddy mo ang nagsabi sayo, naniniwala ka kaagad. I
know you view your Dad as a perfect father who loves you to the moon and back and
back again, but he made mistakes... but those mistakes were made because he loves
you. And i'm doing this, telling you his secrets to you... because I love you and I
think you deserve to know the truth. And this is my only chance to redeem myself to
you for lying to you constantly. They said that there are secrets better left
unknown, but i don't believe that. Me of all people knew what it feels like to be
kept a secret or to keep secrets from me. And i don't want that for you. But
please, keep in mind that your Dad just want to keep you safe and that it wasn't
your fault."
Bumuntong-hininga si Midnight, malungkot na ang bukas ng mukha nito. "What I will

show you, I found these on the deleted Archives buried deeply In the Organization
system. You know how i like digging things up and hacking the un-hackable. That's
where I stumbled on this. I'd been thinking about these for months now, and i
decided to show it to you. Don't blame yourself okay? I wouldn't like that. Keep In
mind that i love you, okay, lil sis?"
All of the sudden, the monitor went black.
Seconds later, a video played.
It's a girl ... In her teens. Mahaba ang buhok nito at kayumanggi ang balat. And
she was talking to her Dad.
"So nasabihan ka na kung anong kailangan ko sayo at kung anong ibibigay kong
kapalit?" Tanong ng ama niya sa babae. "We're on Camera, by the way? Insurance
purposes In case you sue us after this."
Tumango ang dalagita. "Hindi naman ako ganun. Saka eighteen na ako. Puwede na akonh
magdesisyon para sa sarili ko. Alam ko naman ang pinasok ko. Mas madali 'yon keysa
sa buhay ko ngayon. Saka ang ganda ho nang anak niyo."
Tumango ang ama niya. "Kahit anong kailangan mo, magsabi ka lang. Gagawin ko
pagkatapos nito."
Masuyong ngumiti ang dalagita. "Ang suwerte ho ng anak niyo, Sir, gagawin niyo ang
lahat para sa kaniya. Nakakatuwa na mayroong magulang na katulad mo. 'Yong sakin
kasi iniwan lang ako sa bahay-ampunan. Nakakainggit siya."
Lumungkot ang mukha ng ama. "Hindi siya masuwerte sakin. Kasalanan ko kung bakit
nasa ganun siyang kalagayan ngayon at hindi ko hahayaang may mangyaring masama sa
Prinsesa ko. I have to keep her safe. I know i'm asking a lot that's why thank you
for hindi ko hahayaang may mangyaring masama sa Prinsesa ko. I have to keep her
safe. I know i'm asking a lot that's why thank you for saying yes."
"Babayaran niyo naman ako ng malaking halaga." Anang dalagita na nakangiti, "at
bibigyan ng bagong pamilya. Yon lang ang gusto ko."
"I'm really sorry." Anang ama niya na halatang nahihirapan sa kung ano man ang
ipapagawa nito sa dalagita. "I'm so sorry for offering this to you. I'm desperate."
Then Klaus, King's father came into view holding out a paper to the girl.
"This is a waiver." Ani Klaus.
"Diyan ka pipirma na ayos lang sayo ang lahat." Anang ama niya, "basahin mong
mabuti, intindihin mo bago ka magdesisyon ulit—"
Bago pa matapos ang sasabihin ng ama niya, pumirma na ang dalagita.
"Here it it." Wika ni Yrozz na may inilapag na papel sa Ibabaw ng centre table.
"Ito ang papel na pinirmahan niya. Kasama Ito sa mga files ni Midnight."
"Ayos lang sakin ang lahat." Anang dalagita sa video. "Gusto ko nang bagong buhay,
buhay na hindi mahirap, na hindi ganito na papalit-palit ako ng bahay-ampunan. Kung
kaya niyo iyong ibigay sakin, papayag ako kahit na ano pang kapalit. Ayoko lang na
maghirap. Nakakapagod na."
Her father nodded. "Si Klaus, kaibigan ko siya. Sumama ka sa kaniya para
maumpisahan na."
Tumango ang dalagita at sumama naman kaagad sa ama ni Klaus.
Kapagkuwan ay may pumalit sa kinauupuan ng dalagita.
Daddy Von. Blaze's Dad.
"Are you sure about this?" Tanong ni Daddy Von sa nag-aalalang boses. "That kid,
she will die. By doing this, you're putting someone in danger."
"I have to keep my daughter safe, Von."
"In expense for someone's life?"
"She said yes—"
"She doesn't know better!" Daddy Von hissed, clearly angry. "You're taking
advantage of that girl! She will be harmed because of you. If she die, that's on
you! What do you think Happy would feel if someone die because of her?!"
A tear fell from her father's eyes. "As heartless as this may sound, I don't care
if i put someone in danger over my daughter. My princess is the only thing i have,
Von. I can't lose her too because of this war. I can't lose my daughter because i'm
fighting for what i believe in. I'm the reason why she's In coma, It's my
responsibility to keep her unharmed."
Napailing si Daddy Von, "you're sentencing someone to die for your daughter."
"I'll go to hell then, but at least my Princess is unharmed."
"Dominick!"
"Von," her father was begging, "please? My Princess... i'm not giving up on her.
Never! She will wake up someday... please... do this one for me. Please?"
Daddy Von sighed. "Okay... but I don't have to like It. It's still not a good idea
and It will backfire on all us someday."
"It won't." Umiling ang ama niya. "No one will know. No one."
Daddy Von sighed. "We are protecting the Innocent Dominick... this is not right."
"For my daughter... i'll make it right."
Napailing si Daddy Von. "This will never be right. Never!"
Daddy Von left and it was just her Dad who looked lost and desperate.
Then he looked at the camera... and he spoke.
"Princess, i know you will never know this. I won't let you know this. But if you
did, and for some reason you find this recording, I hope i'm already dead. What
Daddy's about to do is very bad but I'm doing all this for you. To keep you safe
and to give you a good life. Daddy promise, Princess, that after this, we will live
a long peaceful life and when you wake up, Daddy will be there for you. I will not
leave you anymore. Daddy will never let go of you. Never. I promise, Princess. I
promise."
The TV screen went black again before another video played. The date on the bottom
Is different.
The first video was dated November 2005 and this second video was dated July 2006.
Nearly a year had passed.
Kung ganun nangyari ang lahat ng ito nuong malapit na siyang magising.
She was born on 1990. She's now 28. In 2005, she was fifteen, and she woke up when
she was 19 years old. That was late 2009. Nearly Christmas.
His father was in a room while a woman lays on a bed— a Hospital bed. May
nakapalibot na tela sa mukha ng babaeng nakahiga sa kama pero gising na Ito.
Her Dad looked at the camera, "is the camera really necessary, Klaus?"
"Sorry, Master, this is just a precaution in case she sue us. This video Is to show
that she did It in her own volition and we didn't force her—"
"We just took advantage of her." Sabad ni Daddy Von na pumasok na rin sa silid.
"What happened to the Doctor who perform the procedure?" Tanong ng ama niya sa ama
ni King.
"Paid with lots of money for his silence. I told him that if he ever speak of what
happened, i'll kill him together with his family if he will ever have one in yje
future." Sagot ng ama ni King.
"Thank you, Klaus." Anang ama niya.
"You're welcome, Master Dominick."
Lumapit ang ama niya sa babaeng nakahiga sa kama. "Kumusta? Anong nararamdaman mo?"
Sumagot ang babae. "Medyo kinakabahan ho."
Ngumiti ang ama niya. "Magaling na Doctor ang gumawa nito. Tiyak na maayos lang ang
lahat."
Tumango ang babae at hinayaan ang ama ni King na tanggalin ang nakapalibot na tela
sa mukha nito.
Unti-unting nakikita nila ang mukha ng babae. Mula sa nuo, mga mata, ilong, labi,
hanggang sa buong mukha na nito ang natitigan nilang lahat.
And Happy's lips parted open in shock. Her body went cold and she felt the very
core of her existence shook.
The girl... she looked exactly like her! From the face, to the hair colour, even
the eye colour! Gone the girl who was talking to her father on the first video.
Even her skin colour has changed! This girl is her! Her exact replica!
Happy's hand was trembling but it trembled more when Blaze whispered a name.
"Cassie..."
Happy felt her heart sunk into the bottom of her whole being.
This woman. That girl on the first video. It was Cassie! And her Dad change
Cassie's face to looked like her! To keep me safe!
Nag-uunahang nalaglag ang mga luha niya lalo na nang pumasok sa isip niya ang
Ikinuwento sa kaniya ni Blaze na nangyari kay Cassie.
"Oh God..." umiiyak niyang bulong. "No... Daddy... what have you done?"
The video continued playing.
"Anong pakiramdam mo?" Tanong ng ama niya habang Inaabot ang salamin sa kamukha
niya.
Malapad na ngumiti ang dalagita ng makita ang mukha sa salamin.
"Ang ganda ko ho."
Tipid na ngumiti ang ama niya. "Mula ngayon, ikaw na si Happiness Aravena Quinn—"
"Dominick, don't." Pigil ni Daddy Von sa ama niya. "Give her her Identity. Don't
take that away from her."
Her father sighed. "Okay, then," inilahad ng ama niya ang kamay nito sa dalagita.
"It was nice doing business with you, Cassie."
Tinanggap naman ni Cassie— na ngayon ay kamukha na niya— ang kamay ng ama. "Salamat
sa pagbigay sakin ng panibagong buhay."
Lumungkot ang bukas ng mukha ng ama niya, "ikakapahamak mo 'to."
"Alam ko pero ayos lang. Ang mahalaga, bagong buhay ang papasukin ko."
Napailing si Daddy Von. "This is not right."
"Iiwan ka namin dito sa Pilipinas, kasama ang pamilya na mag-aalaga sayo. Bibigyan
kita ng maraming pera, kapalit nun ay ang pag-aalaga mo sa mukha ng anak ko. I'm
sorry for asking you to do this."
Umiling si Cassie, "alam ko ang pinasok ko. Hindi naman ako bobo."
Klaus spoke. "Here. Your new identity." May ibinigay Ito kay Cassie.
May inilapag ulit si Yrozz na papel sa ibabaw ng mesa. "This is the paper. Lahat
nang papel na 'to," wika ni Yrozz na inilapag lahat ng hawak na papel na makapal,
"lahat may kinalaman 'to sa nangyari. Even Cassie's medical records are here.
Everything is signed by Cassie and she was eighteen so she was already at a legal
age to decide. Everything is in order. I can't believe Midnight dug this up."
"You are Cassie De Guzman, but in your new birth certificate, you are Cassie
Aravena De Guzman. 16 years old—"
"Pero 18 na ako." Sabad ni Cassie.
"16 palang ang anak ko." Anang ama niya.
"Ah." Ngumiti si Cassie, "sige, 16 or 17 palang din ako, hindi naman mahirap sakin
ang magsinungaling sa edad. Pero bakit may Aravena?"
"Isa 'yon sa pangalan ng anak ko." Paliwanag ng ama niya, "it's to confuse my
enemies while I'm hiding my daughter. Sana hindi ka mapahamak—"
"Bullshit." Ani Daddy Von, "you will get caught. And they will make you suffer
because our enemy would think that you are Dominick's daughter. And when that time
comes, you will regret everything...you will regret saying yes to this psychopath!"
Umalis si Daddy Von sa silid na 'yon at naiwan nalang ang ama niya at si Klaus.
"I hope you live a long life." Anang ama niya. "Para humaba rin ang buhay ng anak
ko na walang nanggugulo sa kaniya."
Cassie smiled. "Susubukan kong hindi gumawa ng gulo."
"Even at the age of four, my daughter was sweet and caring. And she's very nice to
everybody. Even when she doesn't know them. I hope you can act like that too. I
know my Happy will be like that when she wakes up." Hinawakan ng ama niya ang kamay
ni Cassie, "maraming salamat talaga. My daughter will be safe because of you. I
wish you happiness with your new face and your new life."
Nakangiting tumango si Cassie. "Sino ho pala ang pamilyang makakasama ko?"
"Inaayos na namin 'yon sa ngayon. My friend, Von, may kinausap na siyang titingin-
tingin sayo pansamantala habang inaayos namin ang lahat ng dapat ayusin. Hindi niya
alam ang tungkol sa anak ko at ang tungkol sayo. Wala siyang alam. Beth ang
pangalan niya at may anak siyang kambal na lalaki."
Nakangiti pa ring tumango si Cassie. "Excited na ako sa bago kong buhay."
Tumango ang ama niya saka bumaling Ito sa ama ni King. "Leave a paper trail, but
don't make It obvious. Make sure that they will assume that my daughter is alive
and well. And prepare some papers to move my daughter to Berkshire, England. No one
should know that i'm moving my daughter to another facility. And book me a multiple
flights round trip from Pennsylvania to Philippines."
Natigilan si Klaus, "for what reason, Master?"
Tumitig ang ama niya kay Cassie na nakikinig lang, "to lead them here, so my
daughter will be unharmed."
Klaus stilled. "Maybe Master Von is right. This is a bad Idea. You will get this
girl killed—"
"Do It." Utos ng ama niya.
Nag-aalangan man, tumango si Klaus. "Yes, Master."
And her father continued talking to Cassie like he's not sentencing her to die. And
Cassie looks so excited making her tears fall harder.
At mas lalong napahagulhol si Happy ng maramdamam niyang unti-unting binitawan ni

Blaze ang kamay niya.
Then Midnight came into view again.
"I attached all the papers I have gathered about the procedure." Ani Midnight,
"it's in the file. They deleted it and buried the remnants but I'm awesome and i
have a lot of time to dig it all up. Lil sis, I know what you're feeling right now.
This is not your fault. Cassie's death is not your fault. It wasn't your fault when
the Organization's enemy got her because she looked exactly like you. It wasn't
your fault that your Dad made sure to stay in the Philippines a week per year to
lead the enemies here. It wasn't you fault, okay? It wasn't. I let you see this so
you can thank Cassie for saving you. So you can honour her for being a brave woman.
She deserves to be known by you. She deserves the respect and i know you can give
It to her."
Umiling si Happy habang lumuluha. "I'm not worth all this." Bulong niya. "I'm not."
Kagat ang labing tumingin siya sa asawa niya. Panay ang tagis ng bagang nito habang
nanunubig ng luha ang mga mata.
Happy tried holding his hand but he evade It.
Her heart clenched. "Blazey..."
"Don't call me that." Anito saka matalim ang matang tumingin sa kaniya. "Its you...
I lost Cassie because of you. I lost my child with Cassie because of you. She was
raped and murdered because of you. Every pain she felt before she died was because
of you. For what? So you will be unharmed? To keep you safe? What makes your life
more Important than hers?! What makes you worth It than hers?!"
"Blazey—"
"Don't call me that!" Blaze hissed at her in so much anger. "You took Cassie away
from me! You killed her and our child!"
Humahagulhol na lumuhod siya sa harapan ni Blaze habang humihingi ng tawag. "My

Daddy Is wrong," aniyang humihikbi, "i'm not worth It... i'm not... i'm so sorry,
i'm so sorry Cassie... I'm so sorry, Blaze... i'm so sorry... i'm so sorry— sorry—
sorry... i'm sorry. Sorry. Please forgive me— Blaze— i'm so sorry... i'm sorry— i
love you, please i'm sorry—- please i'm sorry... don't leave me, please, i'm sorry
—"
Happy was about to beg more. So Blaze won't leave but he stormed off and left the
penthouse.
Happy can feel her heart being wrenched away from her ribcage.
Napasandal siya sa likod ng paanan ng sofa habang tahimik na umiiyak. Walang

lumabas na tunog sa mga bibig niya pero sunod-sunod ang luha niya.
Tama si Blaze. Kasalanan niya lahat 'to. Her Daddy just wanted her to be safe. This
all happened because of her.
"My Lady..." ani Kane bago siga niyakap mula sa tagiliran. "We're here... we're
here... his highness will come back, we're family. Diba hindi dapat tumatalikod sa
pamilya? Kung mahal ka niya, babalik siya. He will understand that it wasn't your
fault."
Umiling siya habang umiiyak. "S— someone died because of me, Kane. Blaze's beloved
died because of me... oh God... i have no right to ask him to move on from Cassie
because it was my fault. It was my fault! Oh God... oh, God... I'm so sorry— oh,
God..."
Humigpit ang yakap sa kaniya ni Kane habang Inaalos siya.
"Stop crying... we're Team Happiness, remember?"
Mas lalo lang siyang humagulhol habang paulit-ulit na nagri-replay sa isip niya ang
mga sinabi ni Blaze sa kaniya bago Ito umalis.
The pain in Blaze's eyes. It's back. The suffering In their depths, it's there
again.
"I broke him again... i broke him again... I'm so sorry—- i love you so much— I'm
so sorry. Please forgive me— please forgive me— If only I could trade places with
Cassie, i will. Please forgive me... Please..."
Mas humigpit pa ang yakap sa kaniya ni Kane habang inaalo siya.
Napakapit siya sa braso nito habang umiiyak na nauwi sa mahigpit niyang pagkayakap
dito.
"His highness will come back, you'll see." Pag-aalo sa kaniya ni Kane.
"Nagpapalamig lang siya. Babalik din siya kaagad. He loves you, remember? And when
you love someone, you don't leave them. So stay with them through thick and thin.
And his highness will do that. He will come back for you because he loves you."
Panay lang ang iyak at hagulhol niya habang pinakikinggan si Kane.
Panay ang dasal niya na sana nga, sana nga bumalik si Blaze. Sana nga makita niya
ito ulit na nakatingin sa kaniya na puno ng pagmamahal ang mga mata.
But minutes, hours and days passed.
No Blaze. Not even his shadow.
And Happy just keeps on crying and blaming herself as the days passed without Blaze
by her side. She barely moves, she barely eats and she forget all about the
Organization. She turned her back on her responsibility ... until King decided to
bring her to Pennsylvania to talk to her Dad for her peace of mind.
Happy was reluctant to leave, she wanted to wait for Blaze. But he didn't came
back.
No messages, no calls... nothing. While she sent him countless of messages, asking
for forgiveness. She even try calling but he would always reject her call.
He left her for good.
And the worst part Is, she knew she deserved it. This is what she deserved. Her
life is not worth more than someone else's. This pain, this longing, this is what
she deserved for Cassie's death. For even asking Blaze to move on from Cassie!
She was shameless to even consider herself worthy to be with Blaze and to replaced
Cassie in his heart.
She doesn't deserve Blaze. Or even his love.
She is not worth of his love even though her heart is screaming how much she loves
Blaze. What he said to her keeps on replaying In her mind and it made her question
herself as well.
'What makes your life more Important than hers? What makes you worth It than hers?'
Even in her dreams. It plague her sleep.
And as the day passed with no Blaze, Happy knew, she's losing her husband.
Gusto niyang ipaglaban ang asawa niya, gusto niya itong hanapin at sundan at
kausapin, pero sa tuwing naaalala niya ang nangyari kay Cassie, sa pinakamamahal
nitong babae ng dahil sa kaniya, hindi niya magawang gumalaw.
Nahihiya siya dahil sa mga lumipas na araw, mas lalo niyang nararamdaman na hindi
siya nararapat lay Blaze.
At habang papaalis ang eroplanong sinasakyan niya patungong Pennsylvania para

kausapin ng personal ang ama niya, nagpadala siya ng huling mensahe para sa asawa
niya.
'I'm leaving for Pennsylvania today. I'm really sorry Blaze. I hope you can forgive
me someday. I may not be your beloved but you're mine. As days passed, I realized
that i'm not worthy of you and i'm ashamed for even thinking that i can replace
Cassie in your heart and In your life. I can never replaced her, i know that now.
I'm sorry for tarnishing her endearment for you. I would never call you that
anymore— it's not like you will see me again after what happened. Alam kong ayaw mo
akong makita, ayos lang 'yon basta mag-ingat ka. Kung saan ka masaya, susuportahan
kita. Mahal na mahal kita, Blaze. Mahal na mahal.'
When Happy hit send, a tear fell from her eyes.
One week without Blaze was torture. What more If she spend a whole month without
him? It will be hellish.
A hell on earth for me.
~Enjoy 😘
CHAPTER 46
HAPPY WAS BUSY in front of her laptop, conversing with Yrozz who's in the other
side of the world with Kane, fighting the Triad. It's been two weeks since she
arrived in Pennsylvania and she gave all her time on taking down Triad's HQ. From
Asia to North and South America.
She never stopped working. She focus all her time on her goal, to defeat the Triad
and make a difference. That, and to keep herself sane.
"The Triad HQ in Taiwan has been destroyed, members has been disposed of and some
are on jail. We already have the control In Knight's domain while in Chaos' domain,
we're having a hard time controlling the other countries but we'll get there,
boss."
Tumango siya. "Good. As much as possible, disposed every high ranking official in
the Triad. Don't leave any survivor, only the lower ranks. We're also making
progress here In North American, in the South, It's a bloody battle."
"We can do It." Ani Yrozz saka ngumiti. "How are you, by the way? You okay, boss?"
Tipid siyang ngumiti. "Yes. I'm okay."
Yrozz's face softened. "You're not a good liar."
"That's because I hate lying." Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing, "but I'm okay.
How's Kane?"
"Sleeping." Sagot ni Yrozz, "mamaya namin papasukin ang HQ ng Triad dito sa Pinas.
Kailangan niya ng pahinga."
She nodded. "That's good. Keep Kane safe okay? Ingat ka rin."
Tumango si Yrozz saka pinakatitigan siya nito sa camera, "we talk everyday for two
weeks, but you haven't ask me about him."
Happy took a deep breath, "would It change a thing?"
"Do you wanna know what he's been up to lately?"
Hindi na hinintay ni Yrozz ang sagot niya. Nagsalita na ito at nagkuwento.
"Sa Barn siya ni Lysander natutulog. At wala siyang ginawa kundi ang uminom. Oddly,
he only visited Cassie once. Hindi na siya bumalik. Then he went back to the
penthouse to take some stuff. Hindi ko alam kung anong kinuha niya sa kuwarto niyo.
Basta umalis nalang siya at umiinom lang siya ng umiinom hanggang sa malasing siya.
Knight and Shun visited him and tried to take away his wedding ring for prank
purposes. Guess what happened to Knight and Shun? He broke Knight's arm and sent
Shun to the Hospital. And Blaze barely eats or sleeps. He's always drinking and
it's not right anymore."
Nanatili siyang tahimik.
"Boss—"
"It's his life." Aniya sa walang emosyong boses. "If he wants to spend it that way,
I have no control over it. He knows where i am, Yrozz. Hindi ako nagtatago sa
kaniya. Kung gusto niya puwede niya akong puntahan pero siguro sinisisi pa rin niya
ako sa mga nangyari. Maybe it was my fault but i'm done wallowing with my guilt,
Yrozz. Wala na akong magagawa kahit magsisi pa ako sa mga nangyari. It's already
done. Cassie is already dead because of me. All i can do is make my life worth it
of Cassie's death. Hindi ko sasayangin ang buhay ko. Cassie died because of me and
i wanna say thank you by spending my life in important matters like defeating the
Triad who violated and killed her." Her lips thinned. "Next time, don't tell me
anything about him. If i wanna know, I'll ask."
"Yes, boss."
Pinatay niya ang video call saka napabaling sa pinto ng kuwarto ng may tumikhim
doon.
"Hey, Princess—"
"I told you to leave me alone." Kaagad niyang sabi.
"Princess—"
"Please... I need space."
Umiling ang ama niya. "I've given you two weeks of space. Hinayaan kitang hindi ako
pansinin. But not anymore. I know my fault, Princess. I know what I did was wrong
but I only did it because i love you."
"The end doesn't justify the means." Sagot niya, "you taught me that."
Lumapit sa kaniya ang ama niya saka lumuhod ito sa harapan niya habang nakaupo siya
sa gilid ng kama.
"I'm sorry." Anang ama niya habang mahigpit na hawak ang kamay niya. "I was
desperate to save you. To keep you safe. It was just a precaution in case something
went wrong. I know it was bad, i know my fault, Princess. But i would never let
anything bad happen to you."
"Please don't kneel." Her eyes watered, "someone died because of me... nothing can
change that."
"I know i can't change that. But If i have to do it again for you or for Lucky, for
my daughters, i will, in a heartbeat. I will not hesitate."
Nanlaki ang mga mata niya. "Dad!"
"I'm serious, Happy. That's how much I love and treasure you and Lucky." Hinalikan
ng ama niya ang likod ng kamay niya, "your Mom left when you were two years old but
she came back when you were four. Busy ako sa Organisasyon nun. Iniwan lang kita sa
bahay. With your Nanny. I was busy protecting the innocent that i forget to protect
my little Princess at home. Your Mom bombed our house while you're inside. Everyone
died, except you but you were severely Injured. You were dying when I saw you. My
Princess is dying. I called all the good Doctor in the world to save you. More than
fifteen surgeries later, they did. The fixed you up but you were in coma.
"I was in hell. Ang dami kong prinotektahang tao pero ang sarili kong anak hindi ko
naprotektahan. I was angry, as years passed, i got angrier. I started to stop
believing on what i believe in, what I'm fighting for. Because every time i look at
you, i can see my failure. I failed my Princess. My own flesh and blood. My family.
So when your mother strikes again, In the Hospital you were in, and she nearly
killed you, that's when i came up with the plan to trick the Triad. I trusted your
Mother with everything that's why my safe houses aren't secured. Nothing is
secured. Everything has been compromised. I know my plan to use another girl to
trick the Triad was bad, but i was only thinking of you. Ikaw lang ang nasa Isip
ko. It's selfish, I know, but i will do anything for my daughters. I will kill and
die to protect you."
"Daddy..." namamalisbis na ang luha sa mga mata niya.
"So i went on with my plan, however bad it was. I continued it. I used another girl
to fool the Triad. A mistaken identity while i keep you safe In Berkshire. I didn't
see you for years since you were transferred to Berkshire, afraid that the Triad
can tail me. They have eyes everywhere. I didn't see you for more than three years.
And when the Triad was closing in on Cassie, i told her to pack up because I'm
taking her somewhere safe. She already agreed to leave with me but she didn't
arrive in our meeting place. Akala ko ayaw niyang iwan si Blaze. And then i found
out what happened to her, I went to every HQ the Triad has in the Philippines, i
was trying to save her but I was already too late. She was already dead. An
Innocent girl died because of me. Natakot ako na sapitin mo ang sinapit niya. So I
renounce my position without telling anyone and hid myself with you. So i can
immediately rescue you if something went bad.
"And when you woke up, when you looked at me and saw me as a perfect loving Dad, i
was so afraid to tell you the truth. Kasi alam kong mangyayari 'to. I don't want to
lose that look In your eyes when you look at me. Love. The look In your eyes when
you arrived here two weeks ago, the hatred in your eyes, It kills me, Princess.
Every time you look at me with hatred, it's like i'm being murdered again and again
and again.
"Bilang ama, bilang magulang, walang mas sasakit pa na makita ang pinakamamahal
niyang anak na galit sa kaniya dahil sa kasalanan niya, please, Princess, i'm
begging you... please, patawarin mo na si Daddy. Nagmamakaawa ako, Prinsesa ako.
Ngitian mo na si Daddy. Miss na miss na kita. Miss na miss ko na ang Prinsesa ko."
Namamalisbis ang luha na niyakap niya ang ama saka isinubsob ang mukha niya sa
balikat nito. Hindi siya nagsalita, basta umiyak lang siya ng umiyak hanggang sa
humapdi ang mga mata niya.
Happy let all the pain go through her tears and painful sobs while hugging her
father who just hugged her without saying a word.
Hinahagod lang nito ang likod niya habang umiiyak siya nang walang patid.
Hindi alam ni Happy kung Ilang minuto o ilang oras siyang umiyak ng umiyak habang
yakap ang ama niya, nang kumawala siya sa yakap nito, mahapding-mahapdi ang mga
mata niya at kaagad na tinuyo nito ang luha niya bago umupo sa tabi niya, sa gilid
ng kama.
"Your sobs... i can feel your pain. I'm so sorry, Princess."
Happy sobbed again. "Bakit hindi mo sakin sinabi ang tungkol kay Cassie? If i have
know what happened to her, I wouldn't have entangled myself with Blaze."
Tipid na ngumiti ang ama niya. "You liked him the moment you saw him. Nakita ko
'yon sa mga mata mo. Kahit sabihin mo sakin noon na gusto mo lang siya, i know,
deep down, you already love him. Hindi mo lang alam kasi unang beses mo 'yong
naramdaman."
"But Cassie— she died because of me."
"At kasalanan ko 'yon, hindi sayo, kaya huwag mong akuin. The burden and the guilt
should only be carried by me. Mine alone. Hindi mo alam ang ginawa ko. Wala kang
kasalanan. Desisyon ko 'yon."
"That's not how Blaze sees it." She whispered.
"He's just mad, Princess." Her father said whole caressing her damp cheek, "imagine
him knowing the reason of the death of the woman and his unborn child whom he loved
for eleven years. It's not easy to accept. And I know it's not easy for you too,
hearing him blamed you. King told me. I'd put you two In a very painful experience
but this, take this as a test on your relationship. This is a test if he really
loves you as you or if he's still carrying a torch for Cassie."
Happy's heart ached. "It's the latter, Daddy. Wala nga siya, diba?"
"Princess," hinaplos nito ang buhok niya, "distance makes the heart grow fonder."
"Is that even true?"
Her Dad smiled. "Princess, 'yong distansiya raw, nakakabaliw lalo na kapag mahal mo
ang isang tao. Siguradong nababaliw na si Blaze ngayon."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Bakit parang sure na sure ka?"
"I have my ways." Her Dad grinned. "I know what he'd been doing for the past weeks.
He visited Cassie once to give her a cyclamen. That flower means goodbye. And then
the stuff he took from your room are his clothes and yours." Her father sighed.
"Look, Princess, kasal kayo. Kung ayaw na niya talaga sayo, madali lang namang
itapon ang wedding ring niyo. 'Yon ang ginawa ko sa wedding ring namin ni Helena.
But Blaze still wears it and even tried to murder his friends who tried to take it
away from him. That's not the act of man who hates his wife."
"Then does he loves me?"

Pinakatitigan siya ng ama niya. "That's for you to find out. But give him time. If
he loves you, he'll come here and beg you to take him back. What happened to him—
what i did, is not something that someone will take lightly, Princess. Alam kong
Iniisip mo na baka ginawa ka niyang rebound, but trust me, i'm a man. I can tell.
It's not rebound. I'd been there and what he feels for you is not it. He just feel
betrayed by the situation— he just didn't lose Cassie, also his unborn child— that
he lashed out on you. But it'll pass and when It does, that's when regret comes In.
And trust me, regret can kill a man, especially If that regret involves hurting his
beloved."
"But i'm not his beloved."
"Hmm... are you sure?"
"Daddy—"
"As far as I can remember, he cleaned his face for you. Malaking parte ang tattoo
na 'yon sa mukha ni Blaze sa pagmamahal niya kay Cassie. At nang pinabura niya
'yon, ibig sabihin handa na siyang ibigay sayo lahat-lahat. Masakit lang talaga ang
nangyari para sa kaniya. At Ikaw ang pinagbuntunan niya, 'yon ang hindi tama sa
ginawa niya. Ang isisi sayo ang lahat kasi ako naman talaga ang may kasalanan,
hindi ikaw. Though sometimes we become irrational when angry. We lashed out and say
what's on our mind without thinking. Hindi nakakapag-isip ng tama ang taong galit."
Happy breathes out, "bakit mo sinasabi sakin 'to? Are you siding him?"
Umiling ang ama niya. "No, i'm not. I'm actually mad at him for blaming you, but i
don't have the right to be. May kasalanan ako sa kaniya, siya ang dapat magalit
sakin. Saka opinyon ko lang naman 'yon, Princess. You can take it as a reference,
to help you understand the situation better. Pero ikaw pa rin ang masusunod sa
gusto mong gawin. Susuportahan kita, kahit ano pa 'yon."
Nagbaba siya ng tingin. "If he needs time, I'll give it to him. But if he takes too
much time, i will not wait for him. If he wanted to honour Cassie's memories by not
being with me, then i won't stop him. Kapag hindi niya ako pinuntahan dito sa loob
ng Isang buwan, then It's the end. Because it's like déjà vu again, him, choosing
over me or Cassie. But this time, i will not tell him or force him to move on. If
he loves Cassie more than me, then all i can do is accept it and be mature enough
to move forward with my life without him in it.
A tear fell from her eyes. "Masakit nga lang kasi binuo ko na sa Isip ko ang
magiging kinabukasan namin. Naiisip ko na kung paano kami magsasamang dalawa
hanggang sa pagtanda namin. I have plans, but now it's all gone like a snap of a
finger. Expectations really leads to disappointment and heartaches. It's a lesson
learned. A very painful lesson that i have to endure for the rest of my life."
Masuyo siyang niyakap ng ama niya saka hinalikan sa nuo. "Just always remember,
Princess, Daddy Is here for you. Always will and always have been. You can always
count on Daddy. I may not be perfect but i'll make sure to save my Princess' day.
Anytime... anywhere."
Napangiti siya sa tinuran ng ama. "This is why i can stay mad at you for a long
time. You always know what to say and what to do to soften me."
Mahinang tumawa ang ama niya. "Anong hindi matagal? Two weeks mo akong hindi
kinikibo. And of course i know. Anak kita. Ikaw ang Prinsesa ko. Kilalang-kilala
kita."
Napasimangot siya sa ama, "kilalang-kilala ko rin ang pagkatao mo, Daddy. Alam kong
nagsusugal ka na naman."
"I was stressed." Pagdadahilan ng ama niya.
Inirapan niya ito, "ewan ko sayo... but anyways, thank you, Daddy, for doing
everything you can to save me and keep me safe. I didn't like the way you saved me
but i'm still indebted because you didn't give up on me."
Her father smiled. "I'm still awesome?"
She nodded.
"And you still love me?"
She nodded again.
"And you will not bully me again?"
Umiling siya.
Her father's shoulder fell. "Princess!"
Tumawa siya saka niyakap ang ama. Kahit papaano ay gumaan ang pakiramdam niya.
Dahil siguro nagpaliwanag ito kung bakit nito nagawa ang mga nagawa nito.
His father's explanation doesn't change the fact that someone died because of her
but he's her father and she can't stay mad at him for being desperate to save his
daughter.
It was very wrong, Happy admits it, but her Dad is her Dad. And she loves him. No
matter what he did, he is her father and she loves him.
"Young Miss?"
Kumawala siya sa yakap ng ama saka tumingin sa pintuan kung nasaan si King. "Yes?"
"It's time to take down the Triad's HQ In Cuba."
Tumaas ang dalawang kilay ng ama niya. "Cuba?"
She nodded. "We're sweeping off the Triad's HQ here in North America so we can
focus our attention in the South next month."
Napatango-tango ang ama niya. "Don't you need Hippeis for that sort of thing?"
Natigilan siya. "Dad, as you know, he's busy blaming and being angry at me."
"Well, ahm," her Dad shrugged, "I'm sure we can provide you with a replacement."
Her eyes widen. "Who?"
"The sons of my personal Ultor before. They're settling in Russia now though, but
they can help and they can be trusted."
She frowned. "Names?"
"Deth and Lyf Romanov. They're brothers. One year apart from each other."
Her frown deepened. "There names are really Death and Life?"
"No. It's D-E-T-H and L-Y-F but yes, it's pronounce as Death and Life." Sagot ng
ama niya.
"Oh." Napatango-tango siya. "Well, i can't wait for them. Maybe some other time—"
"Actually, i already called Deth. They're coming over." Nakangiting sabi ng ama
niya na para bang napaka-big deal ng ginawa nito, "and they just landed in
Philadelphia International Airport an hour ago."
Natigilan siya. "Oh. Okay."
Her father nodded with a smile. "Yes. They're good fighters."
"Of course they are," sabad ni King, "they are Generals in Ultor battalions in
battle field."
Tahimik siyang tumayo at kahit namamaga ang mata at mahapdi, pinagsawalang bahala
niya 'yon.
Kinuha niya ang dalawang thigh holster sa closet niya na may nakalagay na Beretta
92 na baril saka kaagad iyong inilagay sa mga hita niya. Pagkatapos ay sunod niyang
isinuot ay ang waistband dual two gun OWB holster para sa dalawang Glock 17 niyang
baril. Ang huli niyang Isinuot ay ang shoulder gun holster niya kung saan naroon
ang dalawang 9MM na baril sa magkabilang gilid.
Then Happy took a black leather coat from her closet to cover of her guns and
simple top with leather shorts. Then she wore the lightest booths In her shoe
closet.
"Come on, let's go." Aniya pagkalabas sa walk-In closet.
Napasipol si King, "nice."
Pabiro niya itong kinindatan siya malalaki ang hakbang na lumabas.
"I'm proud of you, Princess!" Pahabol na sigaw ng ama niya.
Napailing siya. Nang makababa sa salas, may dalawang matikas na lalaking naroon at
tumango kay King ng makita ito.
"Young Miss," King introduced the man with brown-blond hair. Mixed. With his baby
blue eyes, pointed nose, tanned complexion and his slightly cleft chin. "This is
Deth Romanov. The Eldest."
Yumukod si Deth sa kaniya na para bang isa siyang nakakataas na tao sa sinaunang
panahon.
"It was nice meeting you, Lady Happy."
"And this is his brother, Lyf Romanov. A year younger than Deth."
Lyf is different from Deth. His hair is a combination of black and blonde. And his
eyes is a much more darker shade of blue than Deth.
Lyf also bowed down at her. "It's nice meeting you, Second Arkhon."
"Likewise." Sagot niya. "Ready to go to war?"

Lyf smiled showing his set of dimples, "i love killing bad guys. It makes me feel
like i'm a good guy sometimes."
Deth snorted, "says the guy who fucked five women last night."
Lyf grimaced. "It was for fun. Try it, you might like it."
Deth serious face never falter. "Not interested."
"That's because you're virgin."
Deth check the Magazine on his pistol before answering, "at least i'm not a man
whore like you."
Lihil siyang napailing sa dalawa saka malalaki ang hakbang na lumabas ng bahay.
Kasama si King, Deth at Lyf na nasa likod niya.
Nang makasakay sila sa kotse niya, si King ang nagmaneho nun patungo sa HQ ng
Organòsi kung saan naroon ang Helicopter na sundo nila at maghahatid sa kanila sa
Cuba.
This war is bloody, she already got used to it for the past two weeks that she'd
been hands on in taking down the Triad's Headquarters here in North America. She's
always with the crew In every attacks and raids, to show them that she's not afraid
to stand and fight for what she believed in.
Hindi lumapag ang Helicopter na sinasakyan nila, nag- rappel lang sila pababa at
nang umapak ang paa nila sa lupa, kaagad na nabalot ng putukan ang loob ng Compound
na 'yon kasama na ang putok na nanggagaling sa baril niya.
Happy run as she pointed her guns at their enemies.
"Young Miss! Take cover!" Sigaw ni King sa kaniya.
Happy didn't listen. Patuloy siyang nakipagbarilan hanggang sa maubusan ng bala ang
baril na hawak.
"Shit!" Happy put her guns back on her holster before pulling her two guns from her
shoulder gun holster.
Hinawakan siya ni Deth sa balikat saka hinila paikot, para hindi siya tamaan ng
bala saka binaril nito ang lalaki sa likuran niya.
Nang pakawalan nito ang braso siya, umikot naman si Happy habang nakadipa ang kamay
niyang may hawak ng baril at kinakalabit ang gatilyo ng baril.
Back to back. She and Deth fought. Shielding and taking care of each other's back
until she used all her bullets.
But no worries, Lyf, from the Helicopter hovering the warehouse is doing his job
splendidly. Taking down men who's gunning for them with his riffle and he doesn't
miss!
One bullet per enemy! In the head! How is that even possible?
"Shit!" She hissed as she put back her 9MM in her shoulder holster then grab the
gun on Deth's side before blowing the enemies head off.
Oddly, she doesn't feel a thing. She's used to it. Nuong una sumuka siya ng una
siyang makapatay gamit ang baril, pero dahil wala nang Blaze na magliligtas sa
kaniya at busy si Kane sa ibang panig ng mundo, kailangan niyang matutong
ipagtanggol ang sarili niya.
Happy fired the gun at closed ranged to someone's head. Blood scattered everywhere
but she just wiped It off using Deth's shirt.
Deth looked at her flatly, "seriously?"
"What?" She chuckled, "i'll buy you a new one."
"It's my favourite shirt."
"I'll still buy you a new one." Happy returned the gun on Deth's holster and she
picked up the bad boy rifle on the ground by diving towards it because of the
bullets aimed her way.
Napadapa siya sa lupa pero mabilis niyang pinulot ang baril saka iginulong niya ang
katawan patihaya at binaril ang lahat ng nakikita niyang kalaban.
Happy did a front back flip to get up and landed perfectly on her feet.
Nang tumingin siya sa paligid niya, kontrolado na nang Organòsi ang paligid ng
warehouse, nakikipaglaban pa rin si Deth kasama si King at Lyf na nasa Helicopter
pa rin kaya naman mabilis siyang pumasok sa loob.
Only to see a bomb ticking.
5 Seconds before it detonates!
Happy quickly turns around to run. But before she can fully leave the warehouse,
the bombed exploded. Sending her body flying unto the air and dropping heavily on
the the large piles of tobacco.
And before she lost her consciousness at the impact, she heard another explosion
and saw a large fire spreading towards her, ready to engulfed her body in flame.
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CHAPTER 47
HINALIKAN NI Happy ang nuo ni Lucky ng bisitahin niya ito sa Hospital. Katatapos
lang niyang magpatingin dahil ngayon ang una niyang follow-up check up mula ng
makalabas siya ng Hospital dahil sa pagsabog at sa first degree burn na natamo niya
sa kaniyang kanang paa.
Good thing King was there to pull her out before that fire engulfed her body.
She stayed nearly a weak in the Hospital before the Doctor discharged her. At
habang hinihintay ang resulta ng check-up niya, pinuntahan at binisita niya ang
kapatid.
"A—Ate..." bulong ni Lucky habang may ngiti sa mga labi.
Even in her state, Lucky still manage to smile as brightly as she could.
"How are you feeling?" Tanong niya sa kapatid habang hinahaplos ang pisngi nito.
"O-okay lang." Anitong nakangiti. "I'm strong. I can do this."
Tumango siya. "I know. Kaya mo 'to, ikaw pa ba."
"Where's Blaze?" Tanong ni Lucky. "H-how's the married life?"
Natigilan siya sa tanong nito pero hindi siya nagpahalatang may pinagdadaanan sila.
Her sister doesn't need to know. In her state right now, she has to focus on
getting better not on her problems.
"Married life is... happy." Happy smiled. "You know..."
"I—inaalagaan ka ba ni Blaze?"
Tumango siya habang pinipigil na umiyak. "Oo naman. You know how he is. He's a baby
but, he takes care of me."
Lucky smiled brightly. "T—that's good. I'm happy for you."
Hinalikan niya sa pisngi ang kapatid. "Ikaw... kumusta kayo ni Blake?"
"He's sad." Sagot ni Lucky na unti-unting nawawala ang ngiti sa mga labi. "I'm
putting him through hell, Ate. G—g-gusto ko lang naman siyang mabigyan ng anak,
pero hindi ko naisip na mahihirapan siya ng ganito. Every time i look at him, I'm
questioning myself if my decision was right."
Hinawakan niya ang kamay ng kapatid. "I know you only wants what's best for your
husband, Lucky. Panghawakan mo nalang 'yon and everything will be fine. Blake loves
you, kaya he's hurt to see you like this, but when the baby comes out, you'll be
one big happy family."
Lucky's eyes watered, "d-do you think I'll live?"
"Of course." Mabilis niyang sabi. "Magkakasama pa tayo ng matagal. Excited na akong
makita ang pamangkin ko."
Lucky smiled. "Me too."
Happy smiled back before roaming her eyes around. "Nasaan pala ang asawa mo? Hindi
ko siya nakita sa labas. This is the first time that he left you alone."
Mahinang tumawa si Lucky. "May importante lang siyang ginagawa. Saka alam niya na
bibisita ka kasi nagtext ka raw sa kaniya."
"Ah." Napatango-tango siya. "Kaya pala. How's Dad with you, by the way?"
Lucky smiled. "Daddy is spoiling me. So much. Hindi na siya pinapalapit ng Doctor
sakin kasi binibigay niya lahat ng pagkain na gusto ko na bawal sakin."
Happy chuckled. "Well, that's Dad. He will always do what he can for us."
"I know. But now he's trying to reign himself." Kuwento ni Lucky habang nakangiti
pa rin, "sabi kasi ng Doctor ko hindi raw sila papayag na ilibing sila ni Daddy
kung si Dad naman daw ang ikakapahamak ko."
Mahinang natawa si Happy. "Sungitan mo sana si Daddy, hindi talaga yan nakikinig
hanggat hindi tinataasan ng boses."
Lucky chuckled weakly, "nagkuwento siya sakin na binu-bully mo raw siya palagi.
Nagpapaawa sakin si Daddy kaya sabi ko hindi ko siya bu-bully-hin. And then Dad
said that i got my niceness from him."
Happy snorted. "At naniwala ka sa kaniya?"
Lucky shrugged weakly. "I don't know..."
Natawa siya saka akmang pabubulaanan ang sinabi ng ama kay Lucky na dito nito
nakuha ang kabaitan ng tumunog ang cellphone niya.
Nang makitang si Kane 'yon, kaagad siyang nagpaalam kay Lucky.
"I just have to take this." Aniya nang makatayo, "babalik ako kaagad."
"Sige, Ate."
Lumabas siya ng kuwarto ni Lucky bago sinagot ang tawag. "What is it? Are you okay?
Are you hurt? Are you—"
"I'm fine, Lady Happy."
Happy let out a sigh of relief. "Akala ko napaano ka na. Ngayon ka lang kasi
tumawag sakin. It's always Yrozz who's calling me."
"I just have a bad news. That's all."
Worry instantly consumed him. "What is it?"
"His highness is missing for a week now."
Blaze? He's missing. "What? Hindi ba siya mahanap ni Yrozz?"
"He's hacking everything now. Hindi namin napansin kaagad kasi masyado kaming na
busy sa Triad. I'll update you later."
"Thank you, Kane." But before Happy can worry about Blaze being missing, she saw a
twin turning to the left hall, towards her direction.
The other twin started running towards her when he saw her.
"A—are you okay?" Worry is in his eyes and guilt and fear and a lot more in their
depths.
Bago pa siya makasagot, nilampasan sila ni Blake at pumasok sa kuwarto ni Lucky.

Habang siya naman ay nakatulos lang at nakatitig kay Blaze.
"Okay ka lang ba?" He looks and sounded worried. "I heard what happened. Knight
told me."
"As you can see, i'm still alive and breathing." Aniya sa malamig na boses. "But
aren't you a week late to worry?"
But Blaze was still worried. "I'm your Hippeis, i should have been there with you—"
"It's okay. I know you're going through a lot lately. But don't worry about being
my Hippeis, you already have a replacement."
Shock and pain filled his eyes. "R-Replacement?"
She nodded. "Yeah. I need people In my team, Blaze. I can't wait for you lalo na't
alam kong galit ka sakin. We've been taking down Triad HQ's here in the North, i
need men to fight and to watch my back and to protect me if worst comes to worst."
"B-but that's my job."
"Where were you then?" Happy couldn't reign the bitterness on her voice.
"Baby—"
Umiling siya, "please don't call me that." She begged then smiled. "I'm sorry pala
for asking where you were. It came out wrong. But I'm thankful that you're here.
That's good because you can help with the clean up. I need more men If you're In.
We lost some on our last raid. Shit that bomb nearly got me."
"But i'm not here for that, i'm here for y—"
"My Lady," it was Deth while waving the paper he's holding at her. "The results are
here."
Ito ang kasama niya dahil nagka-second degree burn si King nang iligtas siya nito
at hanggang ngayon ay nagpapagaling pa rin ito.
"Don't we need a Doctor to read that?" Tanong niya kay Deth ng makalapit ito sa
kaniya.
"Don't need one. I'm right here." Ani Deth sa nagmamalaking boses. "Your new
Hippeis has a medical background. So no worries."
Tumaas ang kilay niya kapagkuwan ay napangiti ng makita ang suot nito sa ilalim ng
leather jacket nito kanina. "oh, and here i thought the shirt i bought you was ugly
looking."
"I can't believe you bought me a Micky Mouse shirt." Deth tsked.
Happy laughed. "Well, it was a couple shirt."
Deth grimaced, "please tell me your are not giving the other one to my brother."
Nakangisi siyang umiling. "I'm giving it to Kane. Team Virgins. Yey!"
Bigla nalang namula ang pisngi ni Deth na ikinatawa niya.
"Stop it."
Happy laughed again. "Oh, you're so cute. Kane is innocent but he doesn't blush."
"Stop teasing me." Deth grimaced. "I can only endure too much. And i'm only
enduring this shirt because King said you will be insulted if i don't wear this.
That, or i'll walk around shirtless, he said."
"Well, you have muscles in the right places." Aniya saka tinusok-tusok niya ang
braso nito at dibdib, "women wouldn't mind."
Napatango-tango lang si Deth saka binasa nito sa harapan niya ang test results
niya.
"Well— ahm, i give up." Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Deth habang sinusubukang basahin
ang rest result niya. "My medical background is not that great after all. I take it
back."
Natatawang inagaw ni Happy ang papel na hawak ni Deth saka pabirong inirapan ito at
wala sa sariling napaharap kay Blaze ulit na titig na titig sa kanila ni Deth.
"Hmm?" She hummed at him.
Inilahad nito ang kamay. "I'm a Doctor. I can read that."
Happy smiled. "I already have a physician, though thanks for offering." Aniya saka
naglakad para lampasan ito.
Kaagad namang sumunod sa kaniya si Deth.
"Who's that guy?" Kaagad na tanong ni Deth. "He looks like in pain when you didn't
let him read your test result."
Itinaas niya ang kamay para makita ni Deth amg wedding ring niya, "my husband."
"Oh. Are you two getting divorce or something?" Deth asked curiously, "i mean, you
look okay, smiling even — but he looks like he's in pain."
"I don't know. Maybe." Sagot niya saka pumasok sa opisina ng Doctor niya.
Nakaupo si Happy habang nakatayo naman si Deth sa likuran niya habang binabasa sa
kaniya ng Doctor ang resulta ng tests niya.
Every thing was fine. Every thing was normal. Except for her hCG level. Its higher.
HAPPY CAME BACK to Lucky's Hospital room after the reading of her test result while
Deth went home first because Lyf called. Wala doon si Blaze sa kuwarto ni Lucky na
ipinagpasalamat niya.
Nagpaalam lang siya sa kapatid na uuwi muna sa bahay at bibisitahin nalang ito
ulit.
Pero nang makalabas ng Hospital, kaagad niyang nakita si Blaze na nakapamulsa sa

parking lot, sa tabi ng kotse niya. Para itong wala sa sarili habang nakatayo at
nakatingin sa kawalan.
"Can I help you?" Tanong niya kay Blaze nang makalapit dito.
Napakurap-kurap ito nang tumingin sa kaniya. "Baby..."
"Don't call me that, please." Pakiusap niya sa malumanay na boses saka ngumiti.
"What is it, by the way? May kailangan ka ba?"
"Can we talk?"
"What for?"
"About what I said. That day."
"Oh." Napatango-tango siya saka nakangiting Inilahad ang kamay sa sasakyan. "Hop
in. Let's talk inside."
Sa halip na sumakay sa driver's seat, sa backseat sila sumakay ni Blaze para
magkausap sila.
He's here to talk then she'll listen. Gusto niyang ibigay dito ang hindi nito
Ibinigay sa kaniya, ang ipaliwanag ang sarili niya at ang parte niya.
"Well?" Basag niya sa katahimikan sa loob ng sasakyan. "Let's talk."
Blaze looked at her. "You're cold."
Sumilip siya sa labas saka nagbiro, "it's winter."
"No. Not that." Blaze was serious.
Happy took a very deep breath. "Okay, joke's over, let's talk about Midnight's
file. Are you okay? How are you feeling?"
"I'm a jerk for leaving you like that."
She nodded. "At least i don't have to tell you that. Ahm... still angry?"
"At you?" Umiling ito, "I'm a sick bastard for even thinking that it was your
fault. I can't face you because of what i said and did. Hiyang-hiya ako sayo, sa
mga kasama natin."
"Still blaming me?"
Umiling ulit ang asawa. "I'm an Idiot." The he looked at her, "please tell me i can
still fix us — please..."
"Gusto mo nang totoong sagot mula sakin?"
Blaze nodded.
"Okay." She took a deep breath, "What you said to me. I keep asking myself that.
What makes my life more important than hers? My answer is nothing. Wala namang
buhay na mas importante pa sa buhay ng iba. A life is a life. That's it. What makes
me worth it than hers? Also nothing. Lahat naman ng tao, may halaga. Everyone Is
worth it, Blaze. Everyone. It just happen that my Dad was selfish and he made a big
mistake. Para sakin. But it was his decision to make, not mine.
"And you know what i realize when i got bombed and nearly got killed? It wasn't my
fault, Blaze. Yes, i'm thankful to Cassie and i will be forever Indebted to her but
It wasn't my fault. It was Dad's fault. Sa kaniya ka magalit. Feel free. Sabi naman
ni Dad tatanggapin niya lahat ng galit mo. But don't blame It on me. Kasi kung
gising ako sa mga panahong 'yon at alam ko ang ginagawa ng Daddy ko, ako ang unang
pipigil sa kaniya. Kasi alam ko na hindi mas mahalaga ang buhay ko sa kaniya. A
life is a life."
"I know... i know and i'm sorry..." his eyes were begging, "i'm sorry." Hinawakan
nito ang kamay niya." Alam ko gago ako sa mga sinabi at ginawa ko. There was no
excuse to what i did. I'm sorry. I was just so mad at Midnight's file and in our
situation. The pain, it came crashing back again and i lashed out on you and i'm so
sorry for being a jerk, for saying those things to you. I'm sorry, please forgive
me. I was just so angry. Kaya nahiya akong humarap sayo pagkatapos ng mga sinabi
ko. I'm sorry, baby. I'm so sorry."
Malungkot siyang ngumiti. "You know what's crazy? Hindi naman ako galit sayo.
Disappointed? Maybe— I don't know. Pero hindi ako nagalit sa mga sinabi mo.
Nasaktan, oo. Nasaktan talaga ako. But you know what's more painful than your
words? You, walking out on me. You, never coming back to the penthouse to see me
while I wait like an idiot while blaming myself for a sin that i didn't commit. I
waited, Blaze, after you walked out on me— on us.
"Sabi mo may it be negative or positive, you will be there for me," napailing siya,
"you lied. And your words hurt me but there's nothing more painful that you walking
out on me. Kasi parang mas pinili mo si Cassie keysa sakin. Sana Blaze, sana hindi
mo nalang ako pinakasalan kung mas mahal mo naman pala ang ala-ala niya keysa
sakin. We could have save ourself from this heartache. Gaga rin naman kasi ako,
mahal kita kaya umo-o ako. Hayun tuloy, nagkasakitan na naman tayo."
Blaze's eyes watered, "please don't leave me."
"Give me a reason why i shouldn't."
"I love you."
Umiling siya. "I'm sorry, but that's not enough anymore."
"Baby—"
"You always tell me that life is short, that i should take a risk, and I did,
Blaze. I risked my heart and my life for you. I married you because I thought you
are worth risking my all for. But now I'm regretting It. Now i'm thinking that
maybe— maybe you're not worth risking for after all."
Blaze's tear fell from his eyes as he looked at her. "Hindi mo na ako mahal?"
Mahina siyang natawa habang naluluha. "Gago ka ba? Para namang basta-basta lang
mawawala 'yon. Syempre, mahal pa rin kita. Sobra pa rin. Pero ayoko ng ganito,
Blaze. Asawa na kita, hindi boyfriend o fiancé. Hindi ako dapat nakikipag-
kompetensiya sa ex mo. At dahil may utang na loob ako sa kaniya, sige, Ipapaubaya
na kita sa kaniya. Hindi ko ipipilit ang sarili ko sayo. Ayoko ng ganun. My life
may not be not worth It than hers but i know my self-worth and i know that i don't
deserve this."
Humigpit ang hawak ni Blaze sa kamay niya habang unti-unting lumuluhod sa sahig ng
kotse. "Please... wala ba akong puwedeng gawin para makabawi ako sayo? Gagawin ko
kahit ano. Gagawin ko. Please... huwag mo akong iwan... please... alam ko ang
pakiramdam na wala ka, at hindi ko kakayanin 'yon. Please, baby, don't let go of
me. Please... please... don't let me go. Please..."
Pilit niyang pinapabalik sa pagkakaupo si Blaze pero ayaw nitong sumunod.
He was hugging her waist tightly like he doesn't want her to go. "Please don't let
me go. Please don't let me go. Please! I need you. I need you, baby! I need you!
Please! Please! Don't let me go!"
Her simple cry turn into a sob. "Bakit mo ba sakin ginagawa 'to? Ikaw ang umalis,
hindi ako. Ikaw ang hindi nagpakita sakin ng ilang linggo tapos magmamakaawa ka na
tanggapin ko ulit. Bakit parang lumalabas na ako 'yong walang puso sating dalawa?
Na ako yong kulang ang pagmamahal sayo? Ikaw ang unang nang-iwan sakin. Hindi ako.
Naghintay ako, Blaze. Naghintay ako. Tapos ngayon na tanggap ko nang mas mahal mo
si Cassie, heto ka na naman.
Marahas na umiling si Blaze. "I don't love her anymore, i'm sure of that. I'm very
sure. I was just so mad at the reason why i lost them. I was mad at the situation.
But when i told you I love you, i mean every word of It. I mean it every time i say
It to you, like how i mean it now. I love you, please don't let me go."
Nasapo nalang ni Happy ang mukha habang umiiyak.
Hindi na niya alam ang gagawin niya. Hindi na niya alam. Before Blaze showed up,
she has already decided to let him go but now, she's conflicted.
Bakit ba napakahirap makita ang taong mahal mo na umiiyak at nasasaktan. Pero ayaw
rin naman niyang mahirapan at umiyak ang sarili niya.
But this is not just about her anymore. There's an innocent life inside her now.
She has to consider two lives now. Hers and the baby. Hindi niya Ipagkakait sa anak
niya ang magkaroon ng ama at ganun din naman kay Blaze.
But what happened to them. Nahihirapan siyang tanggapin ang lahat. Nasasaktan pa
rin siya. May nararamdaman pa rin siyang pagdududa.
Hindi sila magiging maayos na dalawa hanggat may ganito pa siyang nararamdaman. It
will just ruin both of them.
Bumaba ang kamay niya at hinaplos ang buhok ng asawa. "Please don't kneel and beg.
I'm no saint, Blaze."
"Please take me back." Blaze begged again.
Umiling siya, "It's not that easy, Blaze. It's not."
He looked up at her, "i can wait— I will wait. Please, don't let go of me. Please?"
Wala sa sariling napatitig siya sa folder na Iniabot sa kaniya ni King kanina. Nasa
passenger seat iyon at doon din natuon ang mga mata ni Blaze.
"What's that?" Blaze asked.
"Our annulment papers."
Mabilis na inabot iyon ni Blaze at inilabas saka binasa ang laman nang folder.
Hindi ito makapaniwalang napatitig sa kaniya. "You're annulling our marriage?"
Tumango siya. "I figured that you love Cassie more. Sino nga ba naman ako para
mapalitan siya sa puso mo—"
"You're Happy. You're my wife. And you own my heart!"
"I used to believe that." She smile sadly, "but, not anymore. When you left me, i
felt how much you love Cassie and if she's still alive, i know, you'll choose her
over me."
"That's not true! When i told you i love you, i choose you!"
"That's not how i see It." Malungkot siyang ngumiti, "oo nga't wala na siya pero
nakikipag-kompetensiya pa rin ako sa ala-ala niya. I can never replaced her in your
heart, Blaze. You could never love me like how you love Cassie—"
"That's not true!" He hissed at her. "Puso ko 'to, kaya alam ko! I know what I
feel, Happy. I know!"
Pinakatitigan niya ang asawa, "bakit ganun, iba ang sinasabi mo sa ginagawa mo?"
Blaze looked stunned.
"If you love me like you said, then okay, i respect that. Pero sana respetuhin mo
rin ang nasa Isip ko at 'yon ay ang hindi ako naniniwala sa pagmamahal na sinasabi
mo. Yes, Blaze, i'm doubting your love. I'm sorry. Please leave my car."
"Happy—"
"Please?"
Blaze stared at her. "Makikipaghiwalay ka sakin... i can feel It, Happy. You're
letting me go." Humigpit ang hawak nito sa folder, "this?" Nalukot 'yon sa sobrang
higpit nang hawak nito dun, "no... i won't let you annulled our marriage. Hindi ako
makakapayag."
"I have connections now, I can make make It happen even if you don't want too."
Fear filled his eyes. "Please don't. Please... huwag kang makipaghiwalay sakin.
Mahal na mahal kita. Please... huwag mo akong hiwalayan."
Hindi siya umimik at tumingin lang sa labas ng bintana.
Doon niya nakita ang babaeng kamukhang-kamukha niya na titig na titig sa kotse niya
— sa backseat ng kotse niya!
Malalaki ang mata na mabilis siyang lumabas ng sasakyan niya para matingnan mabuti
ang babae na ngayon ay naglalakad na palapit sa kaniya.
And as the woman stopped in front of her, Blaze steps out of the car and was about
to say something when he saw the woman too.
"Blazey..." anang babaeng kamukhang-kamukha niya saka nang-aakit na ngumiti sa

asawa niya. "It's nice to see you again."
Blaze lips thinned, like he wasn't shock as she was while seeing the woman. "What
are you doing here, Cassie?"
Napatitig siya kay Blaze na walang pagtataka, kaguluhan o gulat sa mukha.
Her heart sunk even more.
He knew. He knew!
Is that why he didn't come home to her for nearly a month?!
Ngumiti si Cassie ng makita ang emosyon sa mukha niya. "Selos ka ano?" Mahina itong
tumawa, "that's right. He was with me in that three weeks. We enjoyed each other's
company."
Napatitig siya ulit kay Blaze na ngayon ay nakatingin na sa kaniya at umiiling.
"Baby... baby, that's not true. Please, i know you don't believe me anymore but
that's not true. I will never do that to you."
Bumaling siya sa babaeng kamukha niya. "Akala ko patay ka na."
The woman looked at her and shrugged. "Fake news. It's nice to finally meet you,
Happiness Aravena Quinn." She smiled. "Nandito pala ako para kunin ang sakin na
inagaw mo."
Then seconds later, Helena came into view.
"Happy, my baby." Anito sa kaniya na nakangiti, "i see you two are having marital
troubles?"
Before she can answer, Blaze Intertwined their hands. "No. We're not."
Helena tsked, "Cassie, I told you didn't i, Blaze is already married to my

daughter. But of course, first love never dies, baby. Blaze will always love
Cassie."
Hindi siya makapaniwalang napatitig sa Ina. "What do you want from me?"
"Nothing." Ani Helena saka hinawakan nito sa balikat si Cassie, "but she wants
Blaze. The man you stole from her. Goodness, after she saved your life, you have
the guts to steal her man. What a horrible way to say thank you."
Lumapit ang babaeng kamukha niya kay Blaze saka umangat ang kamay nito para
haplusin ang mukha ng asawa. "Blazey, i miss you so much—"
Mabilis na tinabig ni Blaze ang kamay ng babae. "Don't call me that."
Akmang hahawakan ulit ng babae ang pisngi ng asawa ng awtomatikong gumalaw ang paa
niya para sipain ito sa dibdib at nang umapak ang paa niyang isinipa rito, umikot
siya para ang isa naman niyang paa ang isipa na tumama sa mukha nito.
Nagtatagis ang bagang na tumalim ang tingin niya sa babaeng kamukha niya na ngayon
ay nagtatagis na ang bagang.
"Don't touch my husband." She possessively said, "only I get to do that. I don't
care who you are, but my husband is mine. Wait for the annulment, you bitch."
Before Helena and Cassie can retaliate, Helicopters roared from above.
Happy smirked, "Meet the Organòsi. I already learned my lesson. I always come
prepared, bitches."
Nagmamadaling umalis ang dalawa pagkatapos siyang tingnan ng matalim at pangakuan

na hindi 'yon ang huli nilang pagkikita.
As the Helicopter chase Helena and her look-alike, Happy face Blaze with an angry
expression on her face.
"Explain." Matalim ang matang sabi niya habang nagtatagis ang bagang. "Before i
kill you."
One wrong word or move, she will really not hesitate to end her relationship with
Blaze.
She can still tolerate doubt, shame and fear, but cheating? Never!
Still can't sleep. Early update 😅 Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 48
HAPPY was shocked at what Blaze told her. Cassie was alive and she show herself to
him after he walked out on her. Sa sementeryo ito nagpakita rito. But he promised
her he didn't do anything with Cassie.
Pumasok sila ng Hospital at sa loob ng caféteria nag-usap. May pagdududang tumingin

siya kay Blaze.
"You didn't hug her? Kiss her? Make love with her? Hindi mo ba siya na-miss?"
Blaze looked at her like she said something wrong. "Why would i do that to her?
She's not my wife. I only get to do that with my wife. Yes i was an asshole because
i left and i was so angry but i'm not a cheater, Happy."
Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi, "w-wala talagang nangyaring ganun?" But he
loved her. "It's okay. Just tell me the truth. Hindi ako magagalit."
Blaze looked so frustrated as he stares at her. "Happy, I didn't entertain her. I

didn't, i swear." Blaze's voice was begging, "oo galit ako pero hindi ko 'yon
magagawa sayo. I would never cheat on you. Never. Please believe me. Ikinulong ko
ang sarili ko sa Barn ni Lysander. Hindi ako lumabas. Nandoon ako. The barn has
CCTV, ask Yrozz to hacked it. Knight and Shun was there as well. Please believe
me."
Napatitig siya kay Blaze. "Bakit wala kang ginawa? Mahal mo siya diba? Mas mahal mo
siya keysa sakin."
Marahas itong umiling, "no, no, no... that's not true. Kung mas mahal ko siya e di
dapat wala ako ngayon dito, nagmamakaawa sayo. Dapat kasama ko siya. Pero nandito
ako, Happy. I told you, every time i say i love you to you, i mean it. And when i
married you, my heart was already yours. Sayong-sayo na ako. I was just so mad at
the reason why i lost Cassie and my unborn child. I was so mad. And i know i was
wrong to lashed out on you and i also know that i can never take It back. I can
only regret and beg you to take me back."
Napailing siya. "But It's Cassie... your beloved."
Blaze let out a frustrated sighed. "I was kidnapped. Knight told me about what
happened to you. I was so worried I drove as fast as i could to the Airport. That
was more than a week ago. Pero bago ako makarating ng Airport, may sumagasa sa
sasakyan ako. I was unconscious. When i woke up, i was in a house. With Cassie."
Her heart keeps on tightening every time Blaze's mention her name.
"And that house, It has CCTV... I think." Binigay nito ang address ng bahay, "it
was just me and Cassie there. She tried to kiss me, she even stripped In front of
me... but i didn't... i would never. Because every time i look at her, I don't see
her anymore. I see you. I can see my wife who's hurting because her husband is an
asshole for leaving and saying those words to her. I can see my wife whom i love
and cherish and i can see my wife leaving me if i do something stupid. And I don't
want you to leave me, baby... i don't want you to let go of me."
Titig na titig siya kay Blaze habang nagkukwuento Ito. He seems to be telling the
truth.
Nagbaba siya ng tingin. "I still can't believe that you didn't do anything with
her. I mean, i know how much she means to you."
"Hindi ba sapat ang rasong mas mahal kita kaya hindi ko ginawa 'yon? Kasi natatakot
akong mawala ka sakin?"
Napatitig ulit siya sa asawa. "So nuong nag walk out ka at nakita mo si Cassie,
hindi na kayo nagkita ulit maliban nuong napunta ka sa bahay na 'yon?"
Tumango si Blaze. "I was busy regretting what i did to you. I was ashamed." He
admitted. "I was so ashamed to face you after what i said and did."
Napailing-Iling siya saka napasabunot sa sariling buhok. "Bakit ba nangyayari satin

'to? Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko, Blaze. Hindi ko alam kung paniniwalaan ba
kita o hindi. O kung tatanggapin kita o hindi. Naguguluhan ako."
Dahan-dahang Inabot ni Blaze ang kamay niya saka bahagyang ini-usad ang wedding
ring niya para makita ng buo ang tattoo ring nila.
"When i was kidnapped, Cassie took off my wedding ring while i was unconscious.
Para raw ma realize ko na hindi ka para sakin. But this," itinabi nito ang daliring
may tattoo ng pangalan niya sa daliri niya, "she can't take this off. And i'm glad
that she couldn't. Because this is a brand for me, that I am yours and no one
else's. I know, you don't believe that i love you and I understand it. I get it. I
was a jerk to you, your own husband. But know this, I'm yours, Happiness Aravena
Quinn—Vitale.
"And that annulment you wanted, i will never sign It. If i have to fight you in
court, i will. Because I am yours as you are mine. I made a mistake, i'm not
perfect, i'm just a man, Happy, i am reckless, I am selfish, i am a jerk, an
asshole, name it, that's me. But if there is a mistake that I will never do to you,
it's to cheat on you or think of someone while i'm with you. I told you before, i
will not make love to you unless i'm thinking of you. Nang pakasalan ko si
Happiness Aravena Quinn, ginawa ko 'yon kasi mahal ko siya at ayokong mawala siya
sakin."
Bumaba ang tingin niya sa tattoo ring niya kung saan naroon ang pangalan ni Blaze.
For her, it was not just a simple tattoo. It's like a brand to her soul that she is
Blaze's.
Umangat ang mga daliri niya saka humaplos 'yon sa pangalan niya na naka-tattoo rin
sa daliri ng asawa.
"When you told me you have move on? Totoo 'yon, diba?" She asked.
He nodded. "Aside from the tattoo on my face, there are tattoos on my body that was
also dedicated for Cassie and I cleaned them all. Not because i already moved on
but because i don't want you to ever doubt my intentions. I can never say that i'm
all yours If there are still tattoos on my body for Cassie. And i put what makes me
remember you."
She frowned. "What do you mean?"
Blaze tsked, "ilang beses na akong naghubad sa harapan mo hindi mo man lang
napansin?"
"Well, i was busy making love to you In those times that's why."
Blaze chuckled again before explaining. "Pinabura ko lahat ng tattoo ko na may

kinalaman kay Cassie pagkatapos ay inilagay ko ang mga salita na nagpapaalala sakin
ng tungkol sayo. A word Tart from cheese tart and Iced from Iced Americano on my
back. Because you love them. There's also three small words below my nape. Hindi mo
makikita 'yon hanggat hindi nakatutok ang mata mo. It's Self-respect. Self-love and
self-worth. You believe in those things and I wanna believe in them too. And below
that was the word Happiness. You."
Napalabi siya. "Palagi akong nasa ilalim mo kapag nakahubad ka kaya hindi ko 'yon
nakikita. O kaya naman nasa ibabaw mo ako. And i'm doing naughty things to you to
care about your tattoos."
Blaze laughed a little. "Yeah..."
Napatitig siya sa asawa niya. Pinagsiklop na nito ang kamay nilang dalawa habang
nag-uusap sila.
"Why are we a mess?" She asked.
"Because we're not perfect— i'm not perfect and there will always be a mess. That's
marriage, i guess." He sighed. "Ang kasalanan ko lang, hindi naging maganda ang
pagdala ko sa gulo natin. Pinagsalitaan kita ng masakit at umalis ako. Minsan,
hinihiling ko na sana si Blake ako. Matapang sa lahat ng bagay. Alam niya palagi
ang gagawin niya. I envy him. Gusto kong Idahilan na Ini-spoiled niya ako kaya
ganito ako pero sa tingin ko ugali ko na 'to. Ugaling hindi maganda dahil nasaktan
na naman kita.
"Makasarili ako, hindi nag-iisip kapag galit, gago ako at higit sa lahat duwag.
Kaya kong humarap sa maraming kalaban, kaya kong makipagpatayan, pero nang umalis
ako at naalala ko ang sakit na bumalatay sa mukha mo ng dahil sa mga sinabi ko,
nawala 'yong tapang ko at naduwag akong harapan ka ulit. I know how much you
respect yourself, I was afraid— still am— to hear from you that i don't deserve
you. That i'm not worth risking for. And you said It. And maybe you're right, but
i'll work hard— harder to earn your trust again. Give me another chance?"
Bumuga si Happy ng marahas na hininga. She was about to answer him when she heard
her Dad's voice.
"Princess! Princess! I heard about Helena being here. What did she do to you?"
Pero ang paglapit sa kaniya ng ama niya ay natigil ng makita nito si Blaze.
Her father was rooted in place before he slowly went to Blaze's side and he
kneeled.
Her father kneeled!
"I have no excuse. I did it for my daughter. And i'm very sorry about what
happened. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Blaze. I'm sorry."
Blaze just stared at her father for a long time before looking away and staying
silent.
Tinapik naman nang ama niya ang balikat ni Blaze saka bumaling Ito sa kaniya. "Can
we talk?"
Blaze's jaw tightened. "If it's about Helena or Cassie, talk here."
Nagsalubong ang kilay ng ama niya. "What about Cassie?"
"She's alive." Sagot niya.
Mas lalong lumalim ang gatla sa nuo ng ama. "How? She's dead."
"I just saw her." Aniya.

"Yeah. She kidnapped me too and she wanted to have sex with me." Blaze said flatly.
"She want 'us' back."
Worry filled her father's eyes as he looked at her then Blaze, "please tell me you
didn't... please..."
Umiling si Blaze habang mahigpit na hawak ang kamay niya. "May asawa ako para do'n.
And last time I check, my wife's name is Happy, not Cassie."
Her father's tensed shoulder relaxed. "Thank you... for not doing that to my
daughter. Sakin ka lang magalit. Tatanggapin ko lahat. If you wanna kill me, go
ahead. Feel free."
Blaze looked at her father. "You wanna make It up to me?"
"Of course!" Her Dad exclaimed.
"Stop your daughter from annulling our marriage."
Nanlaki ang mga mata niya. "Blaze!"
Tumingin ito sa kaniya, "you said you have connections. Okay. But I'm pretty sure
your father has more connection than yours."
Happy's lips parted. "Sa lahat nang puwede mong hinging kapalit sa kasalanan ni
Dad, 'yon lang?"
"Anong lang? Walang 'lang' sa gusto ko. Ayokong mawala ka. Ayokong iwan mo ako.
Ayoko. Hindi ako makakapayag. And if i have to make a deal with the devil," he
glanced at her father sharply, "i will. To keep you."
Happy grimaced. "Mababaw pa rin 'yon. You could have asked Dad for anything... he
even offered his life."
Namilog ang mata ng ama niya sa kaniya. "Princess!"
"What?" Tanong niya sa ama sa nanghahamon na boses. "You harmed his beloved, didn't
you?"
"He didn't." Ani Blaze na titig na titig sa kaniya. "He kept my beloved safe from
any harm so when i find her, I can love her for the rest of my life."
Me.
"That was smooth as fuck." Komento ng ama niya.
"Dad..." tiningnan niya ng masama ang ama, "you killed his beloved and his unborn
child, remember?"
Kaagad na natahimik ang ama niya kapagkuwan ay humugot ito ng upuan saka nakisalo
ng mesa sa kanila. "Though about your unborn child, are you sure that she was
pregnant?"
Blaze frowned at her father. "What are you trying to say?"
"Well, ahm, we always perform a check up on Cassie every month— you know, to check
If everything is okay with her body." Anang ama niya, "hindi ko naman siya
pinabayaan habang kamukha niya ang anak ko. I didn't see my daughter in that three
years because I don't want to endanger Happy and I was keeping tabs on Cassie. And
that week, the week she got kidnapped, she just finished her check-up on the
Organósi's Infirmary. Doon ko siya kinausap tungkol sa pag-alis namin dahil malapit
na ang Triad sa kaniya. And because of this mess, dahil nangyari sa inyo 'to ng
anak ko ng dahil sakin, pinahalungkat ko kay Klaus ang resulta ng test ni Cassie ng
linggong 'yon. We always check by the way, for safety purposes. Dahil kapag
nabuntis siya— lalo na dahil may boyfriend siya—hindi ko itutuloy kung man ang
nangyayari dahil may batang involved. So as i was saying, she was not pregnant at
that time. Unless, there was an error."
Bumakas ang kaguluhan sa mukha ni Blaze. "What do you mean she's not pregnant? She
told me. She was."
"I know. Von Per told me too." Her father frowned at Blaze. "She
became your fiancée a year before her death, right?"
"Yes."
"Isang taon na pero hindi mo naisip na pakasalan siya?" Tanong ng ama niya, "while
you married my daughter in what? Weeks after you propose?"
"I was studying." Ani Blaze na nakakunot ang nuo. "Magpapakasal kami after I
graduated from Medical School."
"Oh. And that would be years."
"Yes. What are you implying?" Iritadong tanong ni Blaze sa ama niya.
"What i'm saying Is that, in my knowledge she was not pregnant. Ayaw ka lang niya
sigurong pakawalan kasi mahal na mahal ka niya. We can always exhume the body to
check or read the autopsy report. But that's just me." Anang ama niya na itinaas
ang dalawang kamay. "I could be wrong or our test was an error. Who knows? Pero isa
lang ang sigurado ako, patay na siya."
"I just kicked her face that looks like mine, Dad." Aniya sa matigas na boses.
"Well... i saw her dead body. So no, that's not Cassie."
Nagkatinginan sila ni Blaze.
"But..." confusion is in Blaze's face, "she sounded like Cassie. She even told me
that we have a son."
Napatigagal siya kay Blaze. "Then why are you here?"
"Because I love you."
"You have a son, Blaze. If totoo mang si Cassie 'yon ibig sabihin malaki na ngayon
ang anak mo—"
"Hey—hey!" Saway sa kaniya ng ama niya, "huwag magpadalos-dalos. Remember, she is

on the Triad's side." He looked at her, "think. Don't say things because you love
him and you want him to be happy," tinuro nito si Blaze, "in situation like this,
when it comes to the Triad, say things using a rationale thinking. You can do it.
Come on, Princess. I trained you be a rational thinker. Do it. Now. Don't let your
emotions cloud your judgement and decisions, come on."
Happy took a deep breath before speaking again, "we should check. Use our
connections to make sure that 'Cassie' is really alive. And if she is then we will
figure our if there was a child. And if there is, then," she looked at Blaze, "you
decide what to do. Desisyon mo na 'yon."
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Blaze saka masamang tumingin sa ama niya. "You're
saying earlier that Cassie was lying about the baby, and now you'll use your
connections to prove if there Is a child. Ano ba talaga?!"
Her father smiled. "It's a strategy called open for all possibilities and being
ready for the outcome with a plan if consequences arise." Mabilis na Inilabas ng
ama niya ang cellphone saka may tinawagan. "Ruthgar, my genius friend— yes, yes,
more genius than Von Per," then her Dad covered the mouth piece of his phone before
whispering to them, "don't tell Von Per," then he went back to speaking to Ruthgar,
"yes— i need your help. My house. Of course. Leave the brandy to me. I'll make sure
to kill you with It. L-O-L. Hashtag, party. bye."
Napatanga siya sa ama. "I can't believe i heard you say the word LOL and hashtag in
one sentence."
"Princess, the oldies are evolving too."
Happy tsked when her father's phone on the table beeped and she saw Henreitta's
name.
Her lips thinned, "Dad, nilandi mo ba si Henreitta?"
Napangiwi ang ama niya. "Princess, we're both consenting adult when we did the
nasty when i was so stress because you were mad at me—"
"Daddy!"
"Bye, Princess!" Kaagad na umalis ang ama niya at tumakbo habang pahabol na
nagsasalita." Be at our house In one hour!"
Napailing siya saka napatingin ulit sa asawa na titig na titig sa kaniya. "Ano?"
"Give me a change again?"
Happy took a deep breath, "let's fix this mess first and then we will talk. Okay?
Tapusin na muna natin 'to para wala nang gulo. Siguro makakatulong din to satin
para makapag-isip ng maayos sa mga bagay-bagay na dapat nating gawin. Kasi
baliktarin man natin ang mundo, mag-asawa pa rin tayo. At kasal tayo. Sinasabi nang
puso ko na huwag kitang bitawan kasi mahal kita at asawa kita, pero iba naman ang
sinasabi ng isip ko. Kailangan malinawan tayo sa lahat-lahat Blaze para maayos
natin ang relasyon natin ng wala nang pabalik-balik na multo sa nakaraan natin."
Blaze looked deep into her eyes. "We'll fix this mess and we'll fix us next?"
Happy took a deep breath before nodding. "We'll talk. After this."
"You'll see If i'm still worth risking your all for?" Blaze asked.
Happy sighed. "I'm sorry about that... about you not worth risking for. That was
below the belt. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said it. That was not a good thing to
say to you. Hindi ko na sasabihin 'yon ulit. Pasensiya na kung nasaktan kita dahil
do'n. I'm really sorry, Blaze."
Blaze was just staring at her. "Why are you saying sorry to me? What i said to you
in the penthouse was much more painful than that." Napailing ito. "God, i was such
an idiot."
Happy sighed. "I'm sorry. Again. For every painful words I've said. Pareho lang
tayong nagkakasakitan. Let's just settle this mess first, okay? Then we will talk
again."
Tumango ito. "Okay."
Happy smiled. "By the way,"
"What?"
"I'm pregnant."
Blaze automatically grinned before standing up and scooping her up and hugging her
tightly. "Yes! Yes! Yes! Fuck, yeah!" Kapagkuwan ay parang natauhan ito at
pinakawalan siya sa pagkakayakap. "Sorry. This mess first before us. Sorry." Then
he grinned again. "But you're really pregnant? How many weeks? What did the Doctor
say? Fuck! How's the ultrasound?"
Umiling siya. "Wala pang ganun, nalaman ko lang kanina dahil mataas ang hCG level
ko. Bukas babalik ako para do'n."
Blaze nodded and he can't keep grinning and caressing her belly. "Our baby is In
there."
"Yeah... and the parents are still a mess."
He looked at her, "we'll fix It. I'll fix It. I'll work harder to fix us."
Hindi siya umimik at nabaling ang atensiyon niya ng tumunog ang cellphone niya.
It's an email.
Happy Immediately opened it thinking that maybe it was something important.
Pero bumulaga sa kaniya ang Isang larawan.
It's Cassie and Blaze, lips pressed against each other. They're on a bed. Blaze's
eyes are close.
Oddly, hindi siya nagselos sa nakita. Siguro dahil nasa tabi niya si Blaze kahit
nakita na nito si Cassie? It made a big impact on her. Him being with her after
seeing Cassie.
Happy looked at Blaze as she slowly showed the picture to her husband, "tell me...
are you sleeping in that picture?"
Itinutok naman ni Blaze ang mata sa larawang pinakita niya. "Yeah. Look, my bruises
are still fresh. Kagagaling ko lang sa aksidente no'n. Ibig sabihin Ito yong
panahon na wala akong malay. Because i'm very sure that I never let my lips touch
any part of her body when i'm awake."
"Why?"
He looked at her, "because it's yours."
"Oh."
Blaze went back to examining the photo. "Yes. That's definitely me but i didn't
kiss her. That i'm sure."
Happy sighed. "Ano ba ang gusto niya mula sakin?"
"Ang Iwan ako."
Napatitig siya sa asawa niya saka napabuntong-hininga. "Maybe this woman is not
Cassie. Maybe she's a fake look a like. I picture her as a nice woman."
"Well, she was nice to me in that house. She was very Cassie-like."
"Then why didn't you fall for her?" She asked. "I didn't mean to frustrate you. I'm
just curious."
He shrugged. "Nahulog na ako sa'yo." Mahina itong natawa saka napailing. "Seeing
Cassie again, it made me realize a lot of things. Isa na do'n ang hindi kita kayang
ipagpalit sa kaniya. The house that we're in, it was bolted from the outside. I
can't get out even if I want to. She tried everything, Happy, she even stripped
naked In front of me. But nothing. Hinahanap ko ang Happy ko... ang asawa ko. 'Yong
asawa kong nagugulat nalang bigla sa panglalandi ko sa kaniya. 'Yong asawa kong
simpleng ngiti lang masaya na ako. 'Yong asawa kong mahal ko.
"Kaya maling-mali ka sa sinabi mo sakin kanina. Alam kong buhay si Cassie, pero
hindi ko naman siya pinili. I didn't let that house imprison me with Cassie. Laman
ng isip ko ang sinabi ni Knight na nasabugan ka. So i did everything to ransack
that fucking house so i could see you. And I'm here now. Nahuli nga lang, pero
nandito ako at wala akong ginawa na kasama si Cassie na makakapaggalit sayo."
"Yes, i was wrong..." she looked at Blaze, "you did chose me."
"That's what i keep telling you."
"Hindi ko kasi alam na buhay siya at nagkita na kayo. Sorry... i doubted you."
"That's a given. I was a jerk to you."
Mahinang natawa si Happy, "we've been a jerk to each other. Kaya nagkakasakitan
tayo e. May kasalanan ka, may kasalanan din ako kasi nawala 'yong tiwala ko sayo
dahil sa mga binitiwan mong salita na nasaktan talaga ako ng sobra. Maybe we should
try to understand each other more? On my side. Iba ako mag-isip. 'Yong isip ko iba
ang takbo sa ibang tao. While on your side, you have a very aggressive behaviour.
God... that was a bad combination."
"We'll make it work. Right? We'll fix this— i'll fix this."
Happy nodded before she received a text from her father.
Daddy:
House. Now.
Ibinulsa niya ang cellphone. "Come on, let's fix this mess so we can fix ours."
Tumango si Blaze saka sabay silang umalis ng caféteria. Siya ang nagmaneho sa kotse
niya patungong mansiyon nila. Nang makarating doon, nasa labas palang silang,
naririnig na nila ang ingay sa loob ng salas.
Nang makapasok sila.

They saw them.
Her Dad arguing with Daddy Von Per about what happened to Cassie. Klaus trying
break the two apart. A man in front of the computer who was called Ruthgar by her
father and a man twirling a knife around his finger who was called Vent by Klaus.
Five men. Arguing and sharing opinion all at the same time.
And Happy realized.
This was her Dad's team. Way back when he was still the Second Arkhon.
After all these years, they're still together and supporting one another.
Wow. Just wow.
~ I apologise sa mga reader na ayaw ng mahahabang kuwento. Pasensiya na. Kailangan

lang kasi. Baka lumampas ako ng 50 e. BAKA — BAKA LANG HA? Baka mahabang kuwento
rin ang kay Knight kaya ngayon palang magso-sorry na ako 😅
Anyways, you guys are rocking the comment section 😍 thank you so much. Your
comments means a lot. Pangpagana ko actually ang mga comments niyo. Kahit iba-iba
ang opinyon, binabasa ko. Lalo na yong mga nasa inline comment.
CHAPTER 49
PINAKATITIGAN NI Blaze ang asawa habang abala ito sa harap ng Laptop nito at
cellphone. Pinagpapalit-palit nito ang dalawa habang nakikipag-usap sa iba't-ibang
myembro ng organisasyon tungkol sa pagpapabagsak ng Triad.
Looking at his wife... it calm him.
When he was away from her, it was hellish. Dumagdag pa ang sitwasyon niya kay
Cassie.
When he saw her In the cemetery, imagine his shock. It was like the very core of
his foundation was shook. But what keeps him at bay was Happy.
His mind was filled with thoughts Happy that a thought of being with Cassie didn't
even come to his mind. His first word to her was their 'child'. If their child was
okay.
Cassie— the fake Cassie— was nice to him. Just like the Cassie he knew. The way she
smile, the way she talk. It was Cassie-like. He never even doubted that it was a
fake.
But when she reached her hand to touch and caress his face at the cemetery, he took
a step back. Not because he was mad at her for only showing up after eleven years,
but because he's married— because of Happy, he took a step back.
Si Happy ang nasa Isip niya habang kaharap si Cassie. Kung anong mararamdaman nito
na pagkatapos niya Itong pagsalitaan ng masama at bigyan ng pagdududa na baka si
Cassie pa rin ang mahal niya ay magpapahawak siya sa babaeng alam niyang
pinagseselosan nito.
Hindi man sabihin sa kaniya ng asawa niya, alam niya, alam niyang nagseselos ito
kay Cassie. At kapag hinayaan niyang magpahawak kay Cassie, para na rin niyang
pinatunayan kay Happy ang hinala nito at pagdududa.
His mind was screaming 'she won't take me back if i do something more stupid than
saying those hurtful words'.
Though he spoke to Cassie... asking about their baby. Kasi kung buhay ito, ibig
sabihin buhay din ang anak nila.
Cassie convinced him that their child Is okay, and that he is unharmed. And of
course, as a father he wanted to see his son. Pero ipapakita law daw nito ang anak
niya kapag sumama siya rito.
And he was conflicted.
Binigyan siya ng dalawang linggo ni Cassie na mag decide.
Kung sasama siya kay Cassie para sa anak nila, tuluyan nang mawawala sa kaniya ang
asawa niya. Sigurado siya dun. Walang sapat na paliwanag na makakapagpabago sa isip
ni Happy lalo na't si Cassie ang sinamahan niya. Kilala niya ang asawa niya, oo
malambot Ito pagdating sa kaniya pero may mga bagay na masyadong matigas ang
paninindigan nito.
Pero kapag si Happy naman ang piliin niya, baka mawala nang tuluyan ang anak niya
sa kaniya. Hindi rin sila nagkasama ng maraming taon! Gusto niyang makabawi.
Pero tumawag lang si Knight para sabihing napahamak si Happy habang wala siya sa
tabi nito, nakalimutan niya lahat.
But he was already too late. To be kidnapped like that. That was embarrassing. And
to be with Cassie again in a house. Just two of them.
He was so afraid. Hindi takot kay Cassie— takot siyang makagawa ng kasalanan kay
Happy. Kasalanang alam niyang wala nang balikan.
That's what keep him away from Cassie In that house. Every time Cassie would try to
do something, to seduce him, he would think of his wife.
Oo, marupok siya pagdating sa bagay na 'yon. Sex is good. But that would mean
cheating on his wife. At naniniwala siyang choice ang magloko. At ayaw niyang
magloko sa asawa niya.
That would definitely end their marriage.
And now, he thinks that he made the right choice. It was a fake Cassie. There was
no child. Pero hindi niya talaga inakala 'yon. She was very Cassie-like. Pati ang
mga gusto nito, si Cassie talaga.
How the Triad pull this off, he doesn't know anymore. The Triad really wanted to
throw the Second Arkhon off for them to do this.
Blaze came out from his reverie when the door to Happy's room opened then Deth
entered.
Jealousy instantly filled him when he saw his wife smiled at the man.
That smile is mine!
"My Lady, they just arrived in the Airport. We're now going there to pick them up."
Nakangiting tumango si Happy saka bumaba ang tingin nito sa tshirt na suot ni Deth.
"Aww... you're making me happy, D. You're wearing the t-shirt i bought and
customized for you."
Deth grunted. "King said you're pregnant and you shouldn't feel bad at all." Deth
sighed again, "but fuck, My Lady, why do you have to print #TeamVirgins in front of
the shirt with my name on the back?"
Happy grinned. "No worries, i made the same shirt for Kane."
Napailing ito saka napabaling sa kaniya na mukhang naramdaman ang talim nang mata
niyang nakatingin dito.
Deth sighed before saying goodbye to Happy and leaving the room.
Tatawa-tawa si Happy na mas lalong kinainis niya. He was very careful not to cheat
on her and she was talking to that man like he's not here?!
"Baby?" Tawag niya sa asawa.
But Happy didn't look at his direction.
Umalis siya sa pagkakaupo sa mahabang sofa saka nilapitan ang asawa at umupo sa
tabi nito.
She immediately glanced at him. "May kailangan ka?"
Napatitig siya rito. "Hindi ba puwedeng gusto lang kitang makatabi?"
"Sorry..." napailing Ito, "hormones. I didn't mean to sound irritated."
Pinakita niya rito ang binabasa niya sa cellphone niya kanina pa.
Mahinang natawa si Happy, "Mood swings during pregnancy." Basa nito sa title ng
article na binabasa siya saka napailing sa kaniya, "is it really obvious?"
Tumango siya. "Nang umalis tayo ng Hospital nuong isang araw, kahit papaano okay na
tayo. Hindi masyadong bati, pero nandoon na. Pero kinagabihan, galit ka ulit.
Kahapon, hindi mo ako pinapansin. You spend your time talking to Kane on the phone
and to your new Hippeis." The last part came out so bitter. "Tapos kaninang umaga
pinag-timpla mo ako ng kape, an hour after that, you're not looking at me again.
I'm a Doctor so i know. Though this article was a big help for me to understand
more."
Happy sighed. "Sorry."
"It's okay. Nasa first and third trimestral talaga ang mood swings."
"I'm tired." Pabulong nitong sabi.
"Then rest. Please..."
Umiling ito saka nag-angat ng tingin sa kaniya, "pero ang dami ko pang babasahin. I
have to read the reports sent to me by the bosses and some general in Ultor's
battalion. And I have to speak to Nysza about the war in South America. Daemon was
asking back up. Lahat 'yon dumadaan sakin."
"Rest." He said.
"But—"
"Mahiga ka lang diyan, babasahin ko ang report sayo. Just listen."
Tumango naman kaagad si Happy saka nahiga sa kama ng patagilid. "Okay. I'm all
ear."
Binasa niya ang pangatlong file na nasa loob ng Reports Folder dahil nabasa na raw
nito ang una at pangalawa.
Blaze was in the middle of reading the fourth Report when he heard his wife snore.
Tinigil niya ang pagbabasa saka napatitig sa asawa niya pagkatapos ay bumaba ang
tingin niya sa tiyan nito.
Hinaplos niya 'yon. "Don't worry, baby, Daddy will not make the same mistake again.
Your Mom and i will fix this so when you come out, you'll have a happy family,
okay, buddy?"
"Technically, a fetus can't answer you, your highness."
Natawa siyang napabaling sa pinto. "Jackass."
"Dick." King replied while shaking his head and walking towards her. "Your
highness."
Blaze stands up and shake King's hand before tapping each other's shoulder. "Nasaan
ka kahapon, hindi kita nakita."
"I was busy doing some errands with the Team Second Arkhon Old version. Goodness,
those oldies drink liquor like there is no tomorrow." Anito saka sinilip ang asawa
niyang natutulog, "you two okay now?"
Blaze sighed. "I don't know— we're getting there."
Tumango-tango si King. "That's good. She made herself busy while you were sulking
and regretting— I'm sure you were regretting those words."
He nodded. "Were you mad that i said those things to her? I mean, which side are
you on that time?"
King Immediately took a step back. "Your highness," itinaas nito ang kamay, "i'm
not in the position to judge."
"Then I'm giving you the right to judge." Aniya.
King blows a loud breath. "I'm not siding anyone. You both have a reason. That's
it. I mean, i'm not in your shoes or Lady Happy's. I will never know what you're
feeling so no, I am not judging anyone."
Napailing siya saka naupo sa pang-Isahang sofa.
"You're not okay." Obserba ni King sa kaniya.
Mahina siyang natawa. "I have a very long way to go, King. Hindi lumilingon si
Happy kapag tinatawag ko siyang baby. She won't call me Blazey. Oo nga nag-uusap
kami at magkasama pero parang may malaking pader pa ring nakaharang sa gitna
namin."
Umupo si King sa mahabang sofa at nakinig lang sa kaniya.

"I know I hurt her a lot— I know I was stupid. I know how idiot i was... alam kong
mahihirapan akong ibalik 'yong dating kami pero hindi ko naisip na ganito pala
kahirap 'yon. Seeing her and being with her but not really. Parang nandiyan siya,
nakakausap ko siya ng matino, na hindi galit, na walang sumbatan pero may mali pa
rin."
King sighed. "Maybe you both need time?"
"Time to heal or time to forget me entirely?" He asked in a low voice.
King sighed again, "your highness, i know this for a fact. Young Miss, she loves
you. Maybe that's why she got hurt. Sometimes, even how much we say sorry, we
cannot fix the damage that has been done. I'd been there. Different situation. When
my Mom got kidnapped with me, i keep saying sorry to Mom and Dad for everything
that i did up to that point. They said it's okay but there's a wall between us.
Know what i did?"
"What?"
"I stopped saying sorry and started proving them that i've change and that i will
not do it again."
"That's what I'm doing."
"I know... but your highness, it takes time. It took me months for my father to see
that i've change. And years to see me and believe that i will not do it again. I'm
sorry to say this but there are things and situations in life— and also some
mistakes that sorry cannot fix."
Blaze's shoulder fell. "My love isn't enough either."
"My Dad once told me that love isn't enough in marriage." King looked at him, "he
said that It should be accompanied by trust, respect, loyalty, fidelity, presence
and dedication. He always tells me that marriage is not something that someone
should take lightly. You and Young Miss, you're just starting to build a family and
this... this is a test to your marriage. If you two are strong enough to not let go
of each other."
"Bakit ang dami mong alam sa ganito?" May pagdududa siyang tumingin dito. "Wala ka
pa namang asawa."
King chuckled. "Well, Dad sort of cheated on Mom before."
"Oh." Magkakaibigan nga ang ama nila. "What happened?"
"Dad regretted it. I mean, it was not really full on cheating. They're just
starting to see each other. Dad and his High School ex-girlfriend. But it's still
cheating. When Mom found out, they were never the same. For months. Yes, they're
talking casually, they sleep in the same bed, but something is different. But
slowly, Mom started smiling at Dad again until they return back to the way they
were. Thankfully, my Dad never cheated again. And when I asked Mom why she still
return to Dad after what happened, she would just smile and say 'Because i held
tighter'. Get me now?"
Blaze nodded. "Your parents didn't let go of each other. So If my Happy let go of
me, this is over?"
"Give her a reason to hold on tighter, i guess?" King shrugged, "talk to my Dad. He
knows a lot more than me. He experienced it. And If it's about fake Cassie, talk to
Master Dominick, he has experience about fake ones. And if you want to talk more
deeply, Talk to Master Von Per, he gives good advices."
Tumango siya habang nakatingin sa asawa niya.
I will give you a reason to hold on tighter. Hindi ko hahayaang bitawan mo ako.
HAPPY WOKE UP GROGGY. Pero umalis pa rin siya ng kama dahil nasusuka siya. Muntikan
na siyang mabuwal sa pagkakatayo buti nalang ay nandoon kaagad si Blaze nakaalalay
sa kaniya.
Inalalayan siya nito patungong banyo at itinali ang buhok niya gamit ang kamay nito
habang sumusuka siya sa lababo.
Panay ang hagod nito sa likod niya at halik sa gilid ng nuo niya habang nagduduwal
siya.
Pagkatapos ay Inalalayan siya nito pabalik sa kama at pinahiga. He left the room
and came back with a warm water for her.
"Here. Drink."
Uminom naman siya saka nahiga ulit.
"Feeling better?"
Tumango siya. "Yeah. Thank you."
"Baby?"
She closed her eyes to rest again.
"Happy?"
Binukas niya ulit ang mga mata saka tumingin sa asawa. "Hmm?"
Blaze looks sad. "Ayaw mo na ba talagang tawagin kitang baby?"
Tipid siyang ngumiti. "Pasensiya na, ewan ko ba kung bakit hindi ko gustong
naririnig 'yon mula sayo. Sorry. Maybe it's hormones again."
Tumango ang asawa niya saka umupo sa gilid ng kama. "Happy... are we okay?"
Napatitig siya kay Blaze. "What do you mean?"
"You're cold to me."
Humaplos ang palad niya sa tiyan niya. "I'm sorry."
Blaze took a deep breath before forcing a smile. "May gusto ka bang kainin?"
"Wala ka namang alam sa pagluluto."
"I can try?"
"Huwag na, Blaze. I don't feel like eating anyways. Masasayang lang ang effort mo."
"But Baby— I mean, Happy, i'm sure you want something."
Umiling siya saka pinikit ang mga mata. "Gusto ko lang matulog."
Before Happy fell back to sleep again, she felt her husband left the bed and the
room. And when she woke up, there saw a cheese tart and Iced americano on the
bedside table with a note.
'I love you.'
Pinakatitigan niya ang tatlong salitang 'yon saka hinaplos ang tiyan niya at
tinitigan ang cheese tart do'n.
"Baby... your Dad is trying." Bulong niya.
Kumuha siya ng isa at sumimsim ng iced americano. Alam niyang hindi maganda ang
kape sa buntis pero binili pa rin ni Blaze kahit alam din naman nito 'yon.
Nang maubos niya ang cheese-tart, lumabas siya ng naka-pajama pa at tinali lang ang
magulong buhok.
"Nasaan si Blaze?" Malumanay ang boses na tanong niya kay King ng makita ito sa
salas.
Tinuro nito ang pinto, "he went out hours ago with Kane, Deth, Lyf, Master Vent.
Master Dominick and Master Von Per to take down some Triad HQ's."
Napatango-tango siya saka tahimik na naupo sa pang-Isahang sofa. Nakatitig lang

siya sa kawalan hanggang sa marinig niya ang boses ni Ruthgar.
"Second Arkhon?"
Napakurap-kurap siya bago tumingin dito. "Yes, Sir Ruthgar?"
Inilapag nito ang laptop na hawak sa ibabaw ng center table, sa harapan niya. "A
gift. Your father made me do this actually so It's his gift."
Tumingin siya sa monitor ng laptop. Two mp4 files. Videos.
"What are these?" She asked.
"CCTV Footage."
She frowned. "Where?"
"Lysander's Barn and that house Von's son was talking about."
Natigilan siya at napatitig sa mga mp4 files na nasa harapan niya.
"Love Is blind they say, but for me, for what i do, seeing is believing. And i
think you need to see it to believe it."
Si Ruthgar na ang nag-play ng CCTV footage para sa kaniya dahil hindi siya gumalaw
at hinayaan siya nitong tahimik na manood.
It was Blaze. And he was drinking. Alone.
This must be Lysnader's barn.

The video was just Blaze drinking. Then the video move so fast, same footage, Blaze
drinking and then it went back to normal when Blaze stood up.
Nakita niyang tumayo sa pagkakaupo si Blaze at may kinuha sa isang bag.
Her dress.
And then he went back to the sofa while hugging her dress and putting It over his
nose like he was smelling it and then he would hug it again while drinking. Even In
his sleep, he was hugging her dress.
And when a friend of his came to the barn and tried to pry way her dress from his
hold, he woke up and he went nuts.
Nagwala ito at nagsisisigaw. "No! She's my wife! She's my wife! Let go of her!
She's my wife!"
Happy's heart ached seeing Blaze like that. Until the video move fast again and
stopped when Knight and Shun entered the barn.
Blaze was sleeping again. While hugging her dress.

Knight and Shun tried to take his wedding ring but then Blaze woke up and he
attacked the two.
He keeps on saying 'my wife will take me back. My wife will take me back. Don't
take my ring away. Don't take my wife away.'
Happy felt like something ripped her heart when she saw Blaze crying while holding
his wedding ring close to his heart.
'I'm sorry... i'm sorry... I'm sorry, baby. I didn't mean to say those things. I'm
sorry. Please forgive me. I love you so much. I'm sorry.'
Isinara niya ang laptop nang manubig ang mata niya. Hindi niya tinapos na panoorin.
He did told her that he was a mess in Lysander's barn but she didn't realize that
he was this messed up.
Ruthgar played the second video without asking if she wants to see it.
It was in a different house this time. There's Blaze and Cassie in it.
Its In the living room while Blaze and Cassie were talking. He was calm. He looks
calm until she started undressing In front of him. Mabilis na tumayo si Blaze at
pumasok sa isang kuwarto saka ini-lock 'yon at hinawakan nito ang daliri kung saan
naka-tattoo ang pangalan niya.
His lips was moving but she can't hear what he was saying because it doesn't have
an audio like the last video.
Moments later, fake Cassie entered the room and Blaze locked himself on the
bathroom. And when fake Cassie opened the bathroom, he actually seized the fake
Cassie's hand to get away from her.
The video move fast again and stopped when Blaze was trying to ransack the house.
He keeps on kicking the doors and windows but miserably failing.
And then the fake Cassie hugged Blaze from behind.

Hindi pa tapos ang video pero Isinara na niya ang laptop.
"You have to see the whole video, It's just starting. It's more than five hours—"
"I don't need to. I know he didn't." Aniya saka hinaplos ang tiyan, "I already have
a reason to fix our marriage. I was just gathering all my strength and bravery
before i start fixing it because there's no turning back If i did."
Klaus neared her with a glass of water. He handed it to her.
Nang tanggapin niya iyon, nagsalita ito.
"Young Miss," ani Klaus, "I hope you are feeling well?"
Tumango siya saka ngumiti. "Better than earlier."
"That's good to hear."
Tumango siya saka umalis ng salas at wala sa sariling naglakad hanggang nakita niya
si Mommy Beth at Henreitta na nag-uusap sa hardin. Hindi niya alam kung bakit nang
magtama ang mga mata nila ni Mommy Beth, basta nalang niya itong sinugod ng
mahigpit na yakap habang nanunubig ang mga mata.
Henreitta hugged her too while caressing her back and consoling her.
"I want to fix it but i don't know where to start, Mommy Beth... please help me."
"Of course, i'm here for you." Masuyong sabi sa kaniya ni Mommy Beth.
Hinawakan naman ni Henreitta ang kamay niya at pinisil 'yon. "We're here and we
will help you get through this."
"Thank you." Naiiyak niyang sabi habang hawak ang kamay ng dalawang babaeng marami
nang pinagdaanan sa buhay na nakaya nang mga Ito labanan at lampasan.
She needed their wisdom. And she was lucky that Mommy Beth and Henreitta are more
than willing to give her the wisdom she needs.
Their advices and support means so much to her because she learned a lot from the
two. She spent her whole day with Mommy Beth and Henreitta, just talking and
sharing and just being there to support her.
"Thank you." Sabi niya sa dalawang malalakas na babae na nakilala niya. "You two
are amazing."
Hinalikan siya sa pisngi ni Mommy Beth, "If you need anything, i'm just here. I'm
willing to listen and give you an advice."
"Me too." Ani Henreitta saka hinalikan siya sa nuo, "your brother wants to talk to
you by the way. But he went back to England to finish something. When he get back,
i hope you two can talk?"
Tumango siya saka ngumiti kay Henreitta, "should i start calling you Mom now? I
mean, Dad is always with you and you practically live with us now."
Henreitta blushed. "If that's what you prefer, It would be my pleasure."
Happy smiled. "Okay, Mommy Henreitta, thank you. Both of you. Thank you for
enlightening me. I need it."
"Anytime." Sabay na sabi ng dalawa niyang ina.
Sadly, they have to part ways. Magluluto si Mommy Beth, si Mommy Henreitta naman ay
kukuha ng damit sa bahay nito para dalhin sa bahay nila dahil gusto ng ama niya na
doon na ito tumira.
While Happy walks towards the staircase to the second floor.
Akmang paakyat na siya para bumalik sa kuwarto at maglinis ng katawan ng pumasok si

Blaze ng bahay kasama ang mga kasamahan nitong umalis.
He has cuts and bruises and his shoulder was bleeding but when he saw her, his face
brightened as he smile.
"We took down three HQ." Masayang balita nito sa kaniya habang naglalakad palapit
sa kaniya, "how's my baby feeling?"
Sa halip na sumagot, hinawakan niya ang kamay ng asawa saka masuyo itong hinila
patungong kuwarto niya. "Come on, let's get you cleaned up. You're a mess." Then
she looked at Kane, "you clean up as well."
Kane smiled. "Yes, Lady Happy."
Iginiya niya ang asawa patungo sa kuwarto niya saka binitawan ang kamay nito para
kumuha ng damit nito sa closet at ini-abot 'yon dito.
"Take a bath."
Ilang segundong nakatitig lang sa kaniya si Blaze bago ito ngumiti, "thanks. Though
we still have some HQ to raid tonight. Sasama ako ulit. Para kahit man lang sa
ganitong paraan, mapagaan ko ang loob mo. I know you don't want me here as much as
i want to be here so i will just try my best to be useful to you."
Happy went to Blaze's front and place a soft kiss on his check. "Thank you for
trying."
Blaze kissed her forehead before kissing her temple. Then he whispered, "i know you
don't believe me... but i do love you, Happiness Aravena Quinn."
Tumango siya saka ngumiti. "I know."
Blaze smiled back before walking towards the bathroom. While she stands there,
looking at her husband's back.
Kapagkuwan ay kinuha niya sa drawer ang annulment papers na ipinahanda niya. Ilang
segundong tinitigan 'yon bago Ibinasura.
I can't just give up and put myself first. I'm pregnant now. I have to try and fix
it too.
She doesn't want a broken family for her baby. She will give her child a complete
and happy family. That's mommy'a promise, my baby.
#StayTunedInChapter50 —- because the 50's oldies are back. #TeamSecondArkhonOldies
☝ 🏻There's the song when you get to that part 😅 Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 50
IT'S Team Happiness versus Team Oldies that day. Nasa pahaba silang hapagkainan na
labindalawalang tao ang puwedeng umupo. Nakaupo sa kabilang dulo ang ama niya,
habang siya naman ay nakaupo sa kabilang dulo rin. At sa magkabilang gilid nang
kanilang kinauupuan ay nandoon ang Hippeis, Butler, Personal Ultor at tracker nila
pareho ng ama.
Team Happiness are;
Happy Quinn—Vitale, The Second Arkhon.
Blaze Vitale, Happy's Hippeis. He's back in the Team.
King Zabat, Happy and Blaze's Butler.
Yrozz, Happy's Tracker.
Kane Spiros, Deth and Lyf Romanov, Happy's Personal Ultor.
While on her father Team, the Team Oldies as King called them are;
Dominick Quinn, The Former Second Arkhon.
Duke Von Per Vitale, her father's Hippeis.
Klaus Zabat, her father and Daddy Von Per's Butler.
Viscount Ruthgar Wright, her father's Tracker.
Vent Romanov, her father's Personal Ultor.
Two of her father's team members are royalty. Duke Von and Viscount Ruthgar. While
Vent Romanov is a well-known businessman in Russia. And of course, Klaus Zabat, the
owner of Zabat Empire.
"Who will preside?" Tanong ng ama ni King ng makaupo silang lahat.
Lyf spoke. "Out of respect, the oldies should."
The five member of Team Oldies looked at them flatly.
"Lyf, son," it was Uncle Vent, Lyf's father, "do you want to be the perfect example
of the song Young, Dumb and Broke? Especially the broke part. I can make that
happen."
"Dad!" Kaagad na umangal si Lyf saka bumulong, "i was telling the truth. You're all
oldies."
"Shut up, Lyf—"It was Uncle Vent again, "— if you don't want your own father to go
007 in you're ass."
"Daniel Craig style." Dagdag ng ama niya na nakangiting, "i'm more handsome than
him though."
Kaagad na subabad si Daddy Von Per, "please, Dominick, stop lifting that chair of
yours. We all know that you're ugly looking."
Her father glared at Daddy Von, "at least i don't look like a jackass."
"Yes. Because you look like a dick." Daddy Von retaliate.
"Enough." Namagitan na ang ama ni King, "enough. We're here to talk." Then he
glared at Sir Ruthgar who's drinking rum, "stop drinking or i will shove that rum
into your ass!"
Nabitin sa pag-Inom si Sir Ruthgar. "You're still no fun, Klaus."
"Says the guy who drank fifteen bottles of rum yesterday." Sabad ni Uncle Vent.
Sumabad si Deth sa usapan, "Dad, it was out of respect that you preside. You're all
in your Fifties and—"
Tiningnan ng lima ng masama si Deth na kaagad na tumahimik.
Happy sighed and slapped the table to get everyone's attention. "We're here to have
a meeting. For once, be serious. I'm not kidding!"
Her Dad Immediately whispered to his teammates. "My Princess Is pregnant. That's
hormones talking plus she's really a bully so she's more than scary now—"
"Silence, please." Hinilot niya ang sentido. "Huwag niyong pag-Initin ang ulo ko!"
Bumaling siya sa tracker niya, "Yrozz, the Triad system, how far can you go to
infiltrate them?"
"Depends on their security system." Tinuro nito ang laptop na nakuha ng mga Ito sa
isa sa mga raid, "this baby can help with the hacking."
"I can crack It in three minutes." Nagmamalaking sabi ni Sir Ruthgar.
Yrozz smirked. "Give me two?"
"How about you help each other and make it one minute?" Suhestiyon niya na
napatitig sa kaniya ang dalawa, "i'm serious. Do it."
Kaagad namang nagtabi ng upo si Sir Ruthgar at Yrozz habang parehong nakaharap sa
laptop na naka-konekta sa laptop na nakuha ng mga ito sa isa sa mga Triad's HQ.
"Look at my Princess, Von Per," bulong na naman ng ama niya na mangiyak-ngiyak pa

pero naririnig naman niya, "I'm so proud. She's shouting at us angrily. I raised
her very well."
Uncle Vent handed a napkin to her father, "don't cry, asshole, you're such a baby."
Napailing naman si Daddy Von at hindi makapaniwalang nagtanong, "your daughter Is

shouting at us and you're happy?"
"Of course!" Her father exclaimed. "We're listening to her command and that only
means one thing, her presence and personality is authoritative. Look at Ruthgar,
he's listening to my daughter when he doesn't even listen to me without a bribe—"
"Dominick told me that i'm more genius than you." Sumbong Sir Ruthgar kay Daddy Von
Per.
Kaagad namang inagaw ni Daddy Von ang kutsilyong nilalaro ni Uncle Vent saka
inilapit iton sa leeg ng ama. "Where do you want get stab?"
"Ahm..." nag-isip talaga ang ama niya bago sumagot sa tanong ni Daddy Von,
"definitely not the face because it's one of my assets, i'll die If it's the heart,
i will be severely injured if it's the stomach and if it's my groin, Reitta will
not be very happy with you... hmmm... maybe legs?"
Umangat ang kamay ni Daddy Von para saksakin sa paa ang ama niya pero kaagad na
takot na tumayo ang Daddy niya at nagsumbong kay Klaus.
"Klaus! Look!" Tinuro pa talaga ng ama niya si Daddy Von na masama ang tingin sa
ama niya. "He's going to stab me because he's so bitter."
"And why the fuck would i be bitter?!" Daddy Von hissed at her father.
Her father smiled teasingly. "Because Beth doesn't like you."
"Dominick!" Sigaw ni Daddy Von at hinabol ang ama niyang kumaripas naman ng takbo.
Napailing nalang si Happy. Her father is such a child!
She tsked. "May pa meeting-meeting pang nalalaman. Hindi naman seseryosohin.

Babarilin na talaga kita Daddy!"
"I'm sorry, Princess!" Sigaw ng ama niya na hinahabol pa rin ni Daddy Von. "But I
will not die in the hand of a jackass who can't make a woman say yes. I mean, come
on, Von Per! I have slain you!"
Happy grunted. Actually, pa-Ikot-Ikot lang ang dalawa sa mesa. Naghahabulan na

parang mga bata.
Blaze sighed while looking at their fathers. "Sinong magaakala na 'yong mga halimaw
sa giyera na nakasama ko kahapon ay ganito na ngayon. Mas masahol pa sa mga baliw."
Happy sighed too. "They're stressing me out."
Pinagsiklop ni Blaze ang kamay nilang dalawa. "Is my baby okay?"
Tinuro niya ang ama nilang dalawa. "They're stressing me out."
Uncle Vent stared uncaringly at the air before singing heavily, "don't be stress,
Young Miss. Your father is a lunatic. But... there is one thing to stop them."
Tumingin ito sa ama ni King." Klaus, can you play my favourite song in your phone?"
"Of course." Ani Uncle Klaus na kaagad na inilabas ang cellphone at nagpatugtog.
Truth to Uncle Vent's words, her father and Daddy Von stopped the cat and mouse
game.
But... they started dancing and they're even singing along!
"Young dumb, young young dumb and brooooke..."
Of course her father edited the lyrics while pointing his finger at Daddy Von.
"Your old... your dumb...and brokenhearted..."
"Dominick!" Daddy Von hissed.
And there at it again. The cat and mouse chase. Her father is the annoying mouse.
"Why is my father like that?" Problemado niyang tanong kay Blaze.
"I'm asking the same thing about my Dad." Her husband replied before sighing
heavily with her. "Mas masahol pa sila sa mga baliw kong kaibigan."
"I can't believe Master Dominick, the monsters in hand to hand combat and guns is
like this." Ani Lyf na napapailing pa, "when I was watching him fight yesterday, he
was amazing as fuck. He became my Idol in an instant... but this... this just
ruined it."
Tumango si Deth. "He fought ten men at the same time like it's nothing but he's now
being chase by Master Von with only one knife. I don't know what to say."
"Maybe they're just getting old." Sabad ni King.
"They're already old." Happy tsked.
"Change music!" Biglang hiyaw ni Uncle Vent at nagpalit naman kaagad ng kanta si
Uncle Klaus.
And every member of Team Oldies went into a rocker mode with matching head banging
and playing a imaginary guitar as the Instrument played on the song 'Back in Black
by AC/DC. A very classic rock. Her Dad like listening to that and now he's singing
it.
'Back in black, i hit the sack,
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back.'
Then Daddy Von continued singing like they're in a freaking band.
'Yes, I'm let loose from the noose,
That's keep me hangin' about.
Sir Ruthgar followed busy in the keyboard but still singing like a rockstar.
'I'm just lookin' at the sky cause it's getting me high,'
Then Uncle Vent sang.
'Forget the hearse cause i'll never die.'
"Klaus! Take over!" Anang ama niya na naka-imaginary guitar pa rin.
'I got nine lives, cat's eyes' Uncle Klaus sang, 'Usin' everyone of them and
runnin' wild!'
Then the five of them sang the chorus together.
'Cause i'm back
Yes i'm back
Well, i'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, i'm ba-a-a-a-ck
Well i'm back in Black

Yes, i'm back in black! Oooh!'
Tahimik lang silang mga anak na pinapanuod ang mga ama nilang may sari-sariling
concert.
Looks like it's their jam because every member of Team Oldies are singing and
they're seem to be having fun while playing a imaginary guitar and drums. Her
father is even holding an imaginary microphone.
Lyf sighed. "This meeting sucked."
They all nodded in unison except for Yrozz who's busy and frowning.
King tsked before pulling his phone out from his pocket. "You know what... they're
not the only one who can have fun." He played a song on his phone, rivalling the
sound of music from the Team Oldies.
And their music was old as well.
It's 'Mambo No. 5'
"Really?" Natatawa niyang tanong kay King na gumagalaw na ang beywang sa saliw ng
musika.
Nakakasayaw naman talag ang tugtog na Mambo No. 5 at sinabayan pa ng mga kasama
niya ang kanta na parang enjoy na enjoy.
King sang first.
'One, two, three, four, five
Everybody in the car so come on let's ride...'
Then Deth sang the second verse.
'Beer buzz like I had last week
I must stay deep cause talk is cheap...'
Then everyone looked at Kane and Kane looked back at them with no clue on what to
do or say. The third verse passed without anyone singing along.
And when it hit the chorus, Lyf and King sang together.
'A little bit of Monica in my life,
A little bit of Erica by myside
A little bit of Rita's all i need
A little bit of Tina's what i see'
Then Lyf and Kane pointed at Blaze to continue singing along and Blaze did, though
he edited the lyrics while looking at her.
'A little bit of Happy In the sun,
A little bit of Happy all night long

A little bit of my baby here i am
A little bit of you makes me your man'
And Blaze ended it by winking at her making her chuckle and shook her head.
"This is not a meeting." Aniya, "this is craziness and childishness alltogether."
Tumawa ang lahat pero si Kane, tahimikan lang habang hinahaplos ang mga letrang
nakasulat sa t-shirt nitong pinagawa niya para rito.
"Nagustuhan mo ba?" Tanong niya kay Kane.
Kane nodded. "Yeah. It's pink though..." tumingin ito sa kaniya, "do you like pink,
Lady Happy?"
Nagkibit-balikat siya. "One of my face colours."
"Then it's okay. I like it since you like the colour."
Napangiti siya. "Ayos lang sayo ang nakasulat diyan?"
Kane nodded. "Yes. It is true. I am a virgin. I just don't see the important of
sex, even though King said it's very Important and life changing. I rather take
down Triad's HQ's so you won't have problems anymore."
Yes, Deth and Kane are virgins but Kane is innocent while Deth is not really.
Pinanggigilan ni Happy ang pisngi ni Kane na nakatingin lang sa kaniya. "You're

such a cutie! Na miss kita noong nasa Pinas ka."
"I missed you too, Lady Happy." Sagot ni Kane sa napaka-seryosong boses.
Natawa siya saka napatingin sa Team Oldies na tumigil na ring mag-concert at mga
seryoso na dahil kay Sir Ruthgar.
"We're in." Ani Yrozz. "We only have a minute though before their Security system
can tag us. Hurry up. What am i looking for?"
"Pulled up Cassie's file." Utos ng ama niya na ngayon ay seryoso na.
Wala nang bakas ng kabaliwan nito kanina.
Sir Ruthgar spoke. "Okay. Here it Is. Yep. She's fake. Confirmed."
"Who ordered to change the face?" Tanong ni Daddy Von Per.
Sir Ruthgar sighed before looking at her father. "Your bitch ex-wife."
Hinilot ng Daddy niya ang sariling sentido. "When was it ordered?"
"Weeks before Happy set foot in the Philippines."
Happy frowned. "For what reason? Blaze and i still don't know each other by then?
What is that, advance siya mag-isip?"
"I think i know." Sabad ni Daddy Von na naiiling pa, "that was the time when my
sons knew the existence of their Mother. And because Beth was alive, the Triad— or
Helena thought that they can use it to their advantage by making a fake Cassie—
making it look like she's alive as well— to confused my son Blaze and of course,
get him to their side because he loves Cassie before. What Helena didn't see coming
was Happy and Blaze falling in love. Fuck. This is a personal war and vendetta,
Dominick. Your bitch ex-wife is attacking us personally."
"And my child with Cassie?" Blaze asked.
"Give me five seconds..." ani Sir Ruthgar, "one, two, three, four— nope, the
autopsy is not in the system. Looks like it was done manually, computers are rare
things ten years ago — but according to our Test on her before she got kidnapped—
she's not pregnant. It was a blood test and it was negative."
Umiling si Blaze na parang hindi naniniwala, "t-that's not... no... s-she would
never lie to me about that."
Sir Ruthgar looked at Blaze, "i'm sorry but i'm just basing my answers on the rest
result i'm reading."
"Let's exhume the body then." Uncle Vent suggested. "To get answers."
"Please, don't." Pigil siya sa mga ito dahilan para mapatitig sa kaniya ang Team
Oldies at si Blaze. "Don't exhume Cassie's body just to check if she's telling the
truth or not. I feel like we're embarrassing her or something. I don't know— maybe
it's just me. But can't we just let her be— let her be at peace? She deserve to be
respected, her body deserve to be respected. She had been through enough to be
exhumed again and be tested just so we can prove if she's lying or not?" She looked
at Blaze, "i owe her my life, Blaze, at parang hindi maganda na hukayin siya para
lang mapatunayan natin kung nagsinungaling ba siya o hindi. I know you want closure
about the baby but... i feel like we'll be disrespecting her If we exhumed her just
to prove something."
Sumang-ayon si Daddy Von. "Happy is right. Let Cassie be. That girl had been
through too much already. Let's stop poking around at what she did in the past and
let's focus on the present. The Triad is using Cassie, no— they are tarnishing
Cassie. Why don't we give Cassie the respect she deserve by killing that fake
bitch? And then let's end there. Let her be at peace."
Everyone nodded in agreement, so did Blaze.
"Okay lang ba sayo?" Tanong niya sa asawa saka pinisil ang kamay nitong nakahawak
sa kamay niya. "Pasensiya na kung sa tingin mo pinakikialaman kita at
pinangungunahan sa gusto mo. It's just my opinion. Ikaw pa rin ang masusunod."
Umiling si Blaze, "tama ka naman. I'll be disrespecting her memory and her body
just to prove something. It doesn't feel right."
May gusto pa siyang sabihin kay Blaze pero narinig nila ang sunod-sunod na
pagmumura ni Yrozz habang mabilis na tumitipa ang kamay nito sa keyboard ng laptop.
"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" Yrozz hissed as his face darkened. "Fuck!"
Mabilis na pinindot ni Yrozz ang enter bago napasabunot sa sariling buhok habang
umaasang nakatitig sa screen ng laptop nito.
Then he smiled. "Fuck yeah!"
"What happened?" Lyf asked.
"The Triad..." ani Yrozz saka bumuga ng marahas na hining, "i caught them snooping
around my laptop. Looks like they used our connection to their system to hack us as
well."
Sir Ruthgar sighed. "Check again if they manage to get and copy some if your
important files. Fuck it."
"Yes." Kapagkuwan ay nagsalita si Yrozz, "no... no files. I caught them just in

time and kick them out of my baby."
"Good. Make your security strong so they can't hack back." Ani Sir Ruthgar.
"Yes. I will."
Her father let out a loud breath. "What are we going to do now? Anyone has a plan?"
"Look for Helena and the fake Cassie." Sagot niya. "The plan? Kill them before they
harm any of us."
Sir Ruthgar nodded. "I'll track them down."
"I'll help." Sabad ni Yrozz.
"So... no one to kill as of the moment?" Uncle Vent asked.
Ruthgar answered by giving an address. "Another Triad HQ in Canada. They need

cleaning."
Uncle Vent smiled. "I love cleaning." Tumayo Ito, "come on, boys," aya nito kay
Deth at Lyf, "let's clean up some garbages."
Kaagad namang sumunod ang dalawa at akmang susunod din si Kane ng pigilan niya ito.
"Kane, may sugat ka pa sa likod." Pigil niya rito, "King told me."
Kane looked at her, "am I not allowed to go?"
"No. You rest. Ayokong may mangyaring masama sayo."
Kane nodded. "Yes, Lady Happy. I'll rest now."
"Thank you." She looked at her father, "may pag-uusapan pa ba tayo?"
Umiling ang ama niya. "Wala na. 'Yon lang naman."
Tumango siya saka hinawakan ang kamay ni Blaze at Kane. Naging sunod-sunuran naman
sa kaniya ang dalawa hanggang sa salas.
Then she faced Blaze. "Please check his wound. I'm worried."
Tumango si Blaze at pina-upo sa mahabang sofa si Kane habang nakaupo naman si Blaze
sa likuran nito at sinusuri ang sugat nito.
Blaze tsked. "Bakit hindi mo sakin sinabing nasugatan ka?" Tanong nito kay Kane.
"I don't want to burden you." Sagot ni Kane sa mahinang boses. "And Lady Happy."
Happy sighed before sitting on the single sofa, in front of Kane. "Kane, you can
never burden us. I told you. You're like a baby to me—my baby and i always take
care of my baby."
Kane stilled and looked back at Blaze over his shoulder with fear in his eyes as he
explained. "L-Lady Happy means Infant."
Blaze chuckled. "I know, Kane. I know."
Kane stilled again. "H-Hindi ka galit, your highness?"
"Nope." Kumuha ng first-aid kita si Blaze at nang bumalik ay kaagad na nilinis ang
sugat ni Kane.
"Bakit hindi ka galit?" Kane asked in curiosity.
"Because..." Blaze put a gauze over Kane's wound, "you looked at her like a mother
and she treats you like an infant. Get me now?"
Napatango-tango si Kane. "That Is true. Lady Happy cares for me like a Mom would. I
mean, she worries of me like a Mom should but i'm not so sure though because i
don't have a Mom growing up."
Nalulungkot na hinaplos ni Happy ang kunot na nuo ni Kane. "Then i'll be your Mom
and i will take care of you as a Mom should so you'll know what it feels like,
since you're also my baby so that's easy." She smiled. "At sa tingin ko
pinaglilihian kita. Parang gusto kong marinig na tawagin mo akong Mommy. You're
just too cute and innocent."
Kane frowned. "Pero malaki na ako. You're just a bit older than me."
"So?"
"That would be awkward." Kane sighed. "King said i can't make you feel bad because
you're pregnant. Sasama ba ang loob mo kapag hindi ko ginawa ang gusto mo?"
Kaagad siyang tumango.
"Okay..." Kane took a deep breath before saying, "Mommy."
Happy laughed and pinched Kane's cheeks before looking at Blaze. "May panganay na
tayo."
"Please don't call me Daddy." Pakiusap ni Blaze kay Kane. "I beg you. Don't."
"Don't worry." Ani Kane na umiling pa, "you're not pregnant so, no, I won't call
you that."
Blaze sighed in relief. "Thank God male don't get pregnant."
Natawa siya saka pinanggigilan na naman ang pisngi ni Kane. "You're so cute."
"Pinaglilihian ka niya." Bulong ni Blaze kay Kane, "be cute, okay? Kailangan maging
cute ang anak namin."
Kane nodded earnestly. "Yes, your highness."
Natawa si Happy saka inayos ang buhok ni Kane, "gusto mo bang pagawan kita ulit ng
shirt?"
"I would love that."

"Even If it has #TeamVirgin in it?"
Tumango si Kane, "kahit anong gusto mo, Lady Ha—I mean, Mommy."
Pinanggigilan na naman niya ang pisngi ni Kane hanggang sa mabilis siyang napatayo
ng makarinig ng malakas na pagsabog mula sa labas ng bahay nila.
"What was that?!" Sigaw ng ama niya na tumakbo palabas ng bahay.
Kaagad naman silang sumunod palabas.
And there it was.. a car... Henreitta's car! Wrecked and burned. And someone was
inside!
"No..." the fear In his father's voice, it seeped through her. "Reitta!"
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CHAPTER 51
MOMMY Henreitta was safe and unharmed. Wala ito sa loob ng sasakyan ng sumabog
'yon. Nauna palang umuwi ang Driver nito dahil dumaan pa si Mommy Henreitta sa
Hospital kasama si Tita Beth at Bailey para dalawin si Lucky.
But still, Happy felt bad. May nasaktan pa rin. Ang driver ni Mommy Henreitta na
ngayon ay nasa Hospital na at pinapagamot ng ama niya.
It's been days since it happened and the Driver is still not out of the Intensive
Care Unit. Ang ama niya ang umaasikaso sa pagpapagamot dito.
They really have to stop the Triad. Fast.
And Helena, her mother. Is she doing all this? For what reason? Hindi ba dapat nasa
panig niya ito kasi anak siya nito? Helena's actions confuses her. Wala naman
siguro ganung ina na gagawin ang mga 'yon sa anak niya? Pero ginagawa iyon ni
Helena sa kaniya.
What kind of mother Is she?
Happy sighed heavily.
"You okay?" It was Blaze.
Mula sa pagkakaupo sa uluhan ng kama at nakasandal ang likod niya sa headboard,

tumingin siya kay Blaze. "Just thinking..."
Sumampa sa kama si Blaze saka umupo sa harap niya. "Thinking of?"
"Helena, my mom." Sagot niya. "Anyways... kararating mo lang mula sa raid,

magpahinga ka na kaya?"
Pinakatitigan siya nito, "kanina pa ako dumating, nakaligo na rin ako, ngayon mo
lang napansin?"
Happy sighed. "Sorry... ang dami ko lang iniisip. Anyways, kumain ka na ba?"
"Wala akong gana."

She frowned. "Bakit? Okay ka lang ba? May sugat ka ba? Ayos lang ba ang pakiramdam
mo?"
Umiling si Blaze saka tumitig ng matiim sa kaniya. "Can we talk about us? Alam kong
sinabi mo na saka tayo mag-uusap kapag maayos na ang gulo pero, hindi ako
makapaghintay."
Umayos siya ng upo. "What do you want to talk about?"
"Are we okay?" He asked In a hopeful voice. "I saw the annulment papers on the
trash bin."
"Tinapon ko 'yon." Wala sa sariling napahawak siya sa tiyan niya saka hinaplos
'yon. "I want to fix this ...for our baby."
Blaze nodded but there was pain In his eyes. "What about me? I mean, don't you want
to fix this for us? You and me?"
Kinuha niya ang kamay ni Blaze saka hinawakan 'yon. "Blaze, yes, I wanna fix it for
our baby but i also wanna fix it for us. Unfair naman 'yon sayo kung makikipag-ayos
ako para lang sa kapakanan ni baby. Syempre, nasa isip din kita. I threw our
annulment papers because I want to give you the chance you're asking. Sige...
ayusin natin 'to."
Pinagsiklop ni Blaze ang kamay nilang dalawa, "you're still In pain. Nakikita ko sa
mga mata mo tuwing titingin ka sakin."
Tumango siya. "Still am..." malungkot siyang ngumiti, "but in time, it'll fade
away, i guess."
Tumango si Blaze at may inilabas na flash drive sa bulsa nito. "Sir Ruthgar gave it
to me. It's the video in that house." Ini-abot nito iyon sa kaniya. "Can you please
watch it? Maybe it'll help."
Umiling siya. "Sabi mo hindi mo ginawa at dahil gusto kong magtiwala sayo ulit,
hindi ko panonoorin 'yan. If i want to trust you again, i have to start somewhere."
Blaze fisted his knuckled around the flash drive, "just for clarification, maybe?"
Happy shook her head. "When you said you didn't... i believe you."
Pinakatitigan siya ng asawa niya, "i really didn't."
Kinagat niya ang pang-Ibabang labi nang may pumasok sa isip niya. "Just one
question though. It's bothering me. Sorry if i have to ask this, i just want to let
this out of my chest."
"What is it?"
"Were you aroused? When you were with the fake Cassie?" She asker, "i mean, she did
try everything to seduce you, right?"
Blaze looked at her in the eyes. "Takot ang naramdaman ko actually, hindi 'yon.
Kung naramdaman ko 'yon sa kaniya, hindi kita pupuntahan at magmamakaawa sayo. I
would have stayed with her." Napailing ito, "baka wala na akong mukhang maiharap
sayo kapag ganun. Sayo lang naman ako malibog ng ganito. My lust is concentrated to
one person only. My wife. That's your."
Hindi alam ni Happy bakit siya natawa. "You should get checked."
"It's just... you know, not even a little? I mean, don't get me wrong," mabilis
niyang bawi, "masaya ako na wala kang naramdamang ganun pero diba may porn magazine
ka nga?"
"Baby, the last time i read a porn magazine was before i met you." He sighed. "Lalo
naman nuong naging tayo na. Nasa kuwarto ko lang talaga siya kasi nakalimutan kong
ibasura. And why would i need a porn magazine when I just have to look at you and
i'm all hard and ready. And... I spoke to Blake about it actually. I was curious as
well why I didn't feel you know, that thing. He knows about behaviour and stuff."
Natawa ulit siya. "Your twin was you're therapist?"
"Yes. He always knew what to say."
"What did he say then?" She was actually curious.
"Blake said it depends on a man. He said lust is not automatic for some men— but
not all."
"And you're part of this 'some men'?" Happy actually quoted in the air.
"I guess. Blake said i didn't feel that way because i was so focus on you and
thinking of you, and remaining loyal to you that i didn't feel that. Sabi niya
ganun din daw siya kay Lucky. He was focus on his wife— I was so focus on my wife
that i didn't— we didn't have the time to entertain that thought."
Happy chuckled. Hindi niya alam kung bakit natatawa talaga siya. "I'm still
skeptical but... i'm thankful that you didn't cheat on me... that your mind and
body was really mine alone. Thank you for respecting me, Blaze. It means a lot."
Blaze smiled before lying on the bed, making her thighs his pillow.
Kapag ganito ang asawa niya. Alam na niya 'yon kaagad. Nagpapalambing ito sa
kaniya.
"Ayaw mo ba talagang panoorin 'yong CCTV footage?" Tanong ni Blaze sa kaniya

kapagkuwan.
Sinuklay niya ang buhok nito. "Bakit ba gusto mong panoorin ko 'yon?"
"Because i'm desperately hoping that if you watch the video, magiging okay na okay
na tayo ulit." His face fell, "palagi kong iniisip kung paano ako makakabawi sayo.
Kung ano ba ang puwede ko pang gawin maibalik lang 'yong dating tayo. Pero wala
akong maisip kundi ang tulungan ka sa Triad. I know you want to take them down and
i wanna be useful to you, even in that way."
"Blaze, give it time. Magiging okay din tayo at babalik sa dati." Aniya habang
sinusuklay ang buhok nito, "huwag nating madaliin para kapag okay na tayo, okay na
talaga. Wala nang multo na babalik-balik pa."
"Slowly but surely..." Blaze whispered.
Happy nodded. "Yes. Though my hiling ako."
He looked up at her, "anything."

"Next time na may gulo tayo o may mga pangyayari na hindi natin inaasahan at
apektado tayong dalawa, don't walk out. I promise to not leave either. Let's stay
with each other and talk about it. Para maiwasan natin 'to na nagkakasakitan tayo."
Blaze guided her hand towards his lips before kissing her palm and the back of her
hand. "Hindi na ako ulit magwo-walk out o magsasalita kapag galit ako. Nagka-phobia
na ako, baby. Nakakatakot."
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "May ginawa ba ako para magka-phobia ka?"
"The annulment paper." Sagot nito saka tumingin sa kaniya. "Every time i see you
reading or signing a paper before i saw it on the trashbin, i got really nervous.
Baka 'yong annulment na natin 'yon."
Napatingin siya sa trashbin ng banggitin nito ang annulment papers nila pero
nagsalubong ang kilay niya ng makitang wala na dun. Nasisiguro niyang walang
pumapasok sa kuwarto niya para pakialaman ang basura niya.
At mukhang napansin ni Blaze na nakatingin siya sa doon dahil nagsalita ito.
"I burned the papers." Pag-amin nito. "Walang natira." Tumagilid ito ng higa saka
yumakap sa beywang niya habang nakaunan pa rin sa hita niya. "I miss this... i miss
you."
Huminga siya ng malalim saka ipinalibot niya ang mga braso payakap sa leeg ng asawa
saka inilapat niya ang labi sa nuo nito.
She pressed her lips harder on his forehead before hugging her husband tighter.
Wala siyang sinabi, basta niyakap lang niya ang asawa niya ng mahigpit.
Natigilan siya ng kumawala si Blaze sa yakap niya at bumangon pero kaagad din naman
siya nitong niyakap ng makaupo ito paharap sa kaniya at isinubsob ang mukha sa leeg
niya.
"Baka maipit si baby..." bulong nito, "ako nalang ang yayakap sayo."
Napangiti siya at hinayaang yakapin siya ng asawa.
She can't deny... she missed this. She missed her husband.
"Blaze?"
"Yes, baby?"
"I miss you."
Humigpit ang yakap sa kaniya ng asawa niya. "Miss na miss na rin kita. Sobra.
Sobrang miss na miss kita. 'Yong ang hirap kahit magkatabing tayong matulog kasi
hindi kita mayakap ng ganito. I'm sorry... i'm really sorry... i'm sorry for
hurting you, baby. I'm sorry."
Happy took a deep breath. "Stop saying sorry. We're already fixing it, slowly but
surely. Kaya natin 'to."
Blaze nodded still burying his face on her neck.
They stayed like that for a while. Si Blaze nakayakap sa kaniya habang siya ay
paminsan-minsang hinahaplos ang likod ng asawa na ayaw siyang pakawalan sa
pagkakayakap.
Hanggang sa nakaramdam siya ng antok.
Pinakawalan din siya nito at pinahiga sa kama pero pinaunan naman siya nito sa
braso nito at niyakap na naman siya.
And she slept in Blaze's arms like a baby.
Nang magising siya ilang oras ang lumipas, wala na sa tabi niya ang asawa. Bumangon
siya at itinali ang buhok saka lumabas ng kuwarto. Hinanap niya si Blaze.
Natagpuan naman niya ang asawa sa kusina, nakaupo sa hapagkainan kasama si Kane.
Kumakain ang dalawa ng ice cream.
Hindi tumuloy si Happy sa pagpasok. Humilig siya sa hamba ng pintuan at tiningnan

ang dalawa at nakinig sa usapan ng mga ito.
"It's good, yeah?" Nakangiting sabi ni Blaze kay Kane. "I told you, hindi lang
chocolate ang masarap. May mga ibang flavours pa na masarap maliban do'n."
Kane nodded earnestly while eating a cookies and cream ice cream.
"So... " tinuro ni Blaze ang cellphone nitong ihinarap nito kay Kane, "kapag
nasugatan ka, alam kong kaya mo 'yong sakit, pero kailangan mong linisin 'yon. Just
like this In the picture. To disinfect it because buddy, infection can kill you,
and my wife will be devastated, so take care of yourself, 'kay?"
"Okay."
"At magpasalamat ka kasi ikaw lang ang lalaking hinayaan kong makalapit sa asawa ko
na hindi ko pinagseselosan at hindi ko gusto gilitan ng leeg."
"Thank you, your highness."
Tinapik ni Blaze ang balikat ni Kane, "and, if you already decided that you don't
want to be a virgin anymore, come to me. I will ask Kane to bring you a stripper
club. Of course i can't go with you because my wife will kill me but i know you can
do it even without me with you."
Inubos muna ni Kane ang ice cream sa lalagyang hawak nito bago sumagot kay Blaze.
"I'm not Interested, your highness."
Blaze frowned. "Why? I mean... you have to know about sex, man. It's important."
May diin pa sa boses ng asawa niya na ikinailing niya.
Umiling si Kane, "if i'm not a virgin anymore, I don't think Lady Happy will like
me anymore."
Happy stilled, the same as Blaze.
"Natatakot ka na baka hindi ka na baby-hin ng asawa ko kapag may karanasan ka na?"

Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Blaze kay Kane.
Tumango si Kane. "I'll choose Lady Happy over sex. Because of Lady Happy, i now
know how it feels like to have a caring mother. She's really nice, your highness.
It was uncomfortable to call her Mom— but she's pregnant so i'll endure— and King,
Deth and Lyf keeps teasing me about it but, i like that a simple thing from me
makes her happy. Before, i thought that Mom's are all the same, you know— the one
that hurt me. But when i met Lady Happy, she gave me a new perspective in life and
she treated me like family. Your children will be very lucky to have her as their
mother."
Blaze smiled while nodding. "True... i'm very lucky too. We're both lucky."
Kane smiled. "Lady Happy is just months older than i am but i enjoyed being babied
by her, your highness. That, i admit. I like the attention she's giving me, the
care she has for me. And i treasure her. I don't want to lose the only woman who
made me feel the love of a caring mother."
Blaze nodded like he understand Kane. "Okay. No stripper for you, buddy and don't
let King or Lyf talk you into going to a club. They will taint you, trust me."
Kane nodded earnestly. "I won't."
Blaze shook his head. "You know what, Kane, It's really awkward to hear you call my
wife, Mom, but don't let her hear you call her Lady Happy. She will be very sad.
Pinaglilihian ka pa naman no'n."
Mabilis na tumango si Kane. "Kumusta na pala kayo ni Lady— i mean, ni Mom? Okay na
ba kayo?"
Ngumiti si Blaze. "We're getting there. Slowly, but surely."
"Mabuti naman." Ani Kane, "i want my family intact and not broken. I'd been there
before, no family, and i don't want that anymore. It's very lonely."
Blaze tapped Kane's shoulder as he stands up, "we will not be broken, Kane. Team
Happiness till the end. And since i'm the closest thing you have to a father, trust
me, okay? I won't let that happen. Just please, don't call me Dad because i will
really murder you."
"Of course, your highness." Ani Kane.
"Sweet, right, Young Miss?" Tanong ni King na nasa likod niya. "His highness Is a
dick sometimes but he really has a soft spot for Kane."
Nanunudyong nilingon niya ang Butler, "jealous?"
King just chuckled. "I would be if Kane started calling his highness a dick. Only i
get to call him that."
Happy laughed, getting Blaze and Kane's attention.
"Baby..." Blaze smiled at her, "ice cream?"
Tumango siya habang naglalakad palapit sa hapag-kainan.
"I want more." Pahabol na sabi ni Kane kay Blaze na naglalakad patungong Ref.
King tsked. "Kane, dapat hindi ganun. Hindi mo inuutusan ang ama mo. You're the
baby, go and get It yourself."
"Oh. Sorry." Tumayo naman kaagad si Kane kapagkuwan ay napatigil sa pag-alis at

bumaling sa kaniya. "Do you want some ice cream, Mom?"
Ice cream. She remembers Midnight. She promised herself, after this mess with the
Triad, she will focus her attention in looking for Midnight.
Nginitain niya si Kane. "Ikinuha na ako ni Blaze. Kumuha ka nalang ng sayo."
Kane nodded but didn't move. "May cookies and cream do'n tapos may chocolate tapos
vanilla. Hindi pa ako nakakatikim ng Vanilla. I was always in war with the Triad. I
don't have to eat ice cream. Puwede ba akong kumuha ng lahat ng flavour?"
"Of course." Si King ang sumagot, "you can even mix the three flavours, no one will
judge."
"Okay." Kane looked at King, "you want some?"
"Just chocolate." Sagot ni King.
"Vanilla for me, Kane." Sabad ni Yrozz na naglalakad papasok sa kusina habang dala
ang laptop nito.
Napasimangot siya. "Huwag niyo ngang utusan ang panganay ko!"
"Boss, he's the kid in this family." Ani Yrozz saka tinapik ang balikat ni Kane ng
madaanan nito ito. "You can do it, buddy. I will teach you how to hack later."
"If you say so." Napakadaling kausap ni Kane.
Tinahal nito ang daang tinahak din kanina ng asawa niya para kumuha ng ice cream.
Unang nakabalik si Blaze na may dalang chocolate Ice cream para sa kaniya saka
tumabi ng upo sa kaniya. Pagbalik naman ni Kane, tatlo ang dala nitong lalagyan.
The mixture of vanilla, chocolate and cookies and cream for Kane, Chocolate for
King and vanilla for Yrozz.
Masunurin talaga si Kane. Siguro dahil sanay Itong sumusunod sa utos palagi mula
nang bata pa Ito at wala pa talaga Itong muwang sa ibang bagay pero isa naman itong
halimaw sa labanan.
It's like... he was raised to be a warrior... not to be a normal human being.
And that's what got her. Alam niya yong pakiramdam na walang alam sa paligid. Ganun
siya nuong una siyang nagising mula sa coma. Buti nalang naroon ang Daddy niya at
si Midnight na nagturo ng lahat ng bagay sa kaniya, kaya 'yon din ang gagawin niya
para kay Kane.
He needs someone who will take care of him.
Tahimik na kumain siya ng ice cream habang nakikinig lang sa usapan ng mga kasama
niya. Kapagkuwan ay kinuha ni Blaze ang atensiyon niya.
"What?" The ice cream is still melting inside her mouth.
May ipinakita Itong larawan sa cellphone niya. It's from an email.
It's Blaze and fake Cassie. She was hugging Blaze from behind. The picture was
cropped, she can tell.
"Baby... i didn't do It." He looks agitated. "Please, believe me. Yes, she hugged
me like this in the house, only when i'm off guard. Pero tinutulak ko kaagad siya
palayo. I swear."
Hindi siya umimik at tinitigan lang ang larawan.
Mula sa gilid ng mga mata niya nakikita niya ang pagtatagis ng bagang ni Blaze.
"This is the reason why i want you to watch the footage." Ani Blaze na madilim ang
mukha. "They will ruin us, Happy. They will send pictures like this until you can
no longer trust me anymore and then you'll leave me and—"
"Blaze... stop over thinking." Saway niya sa asawa saka kinuha ang cellphone nito
at iniabot iyon kay Yrozz. "Can you track down this email address? The sender is
really pissing me off."
Tinanggap naman kaagad ni Yrozz ang cellphone at kumakain ito ng Ice cream, "sure.
On it."
"Kapag nalaman ni Yrozz kung nasaan ang sender," tumingin siya kay Kane, "paki-
bisita. Isama mo si Lyf at Deth at magsama ka nang dalawampung tao sa Organósi.
Ayokong mapahamak ka kaya mag-ingat ka do'n, okay?"
Kane nodded while eating ice cream.
"I'll go." Boluntaryo ni King.
"No. Stay here." Pigil niya kay King, "nagpapagaling ka pa. Baka mapaano ka pa
do'n, saka ka na sumama kapag magaling ka na talaga. Don't make me worry."
"Then i'll go with Kane." Boluntaryo ni Blaze.
"No. Don't." Inubos niya ang ice cream sa maliit na bown bago humarap sa asawa,
"ikaw o ako ang pakay nila kaya ginagawa nila 'to. Hindi sa wala akong tiwala sa
kakayahan mo pero kailangan nating mag-ingat. Kapag may ginawa sila na maging
dahilan para mahuli ka, they will use you against me. They will blackmail me using
you. At dahil mahal kita, siguradong hindi ako makakahindi kung ang kapalit no'n ay
ang kaligtasan mo."
Napakaseryoso niya habang nagsasalita pero si Blaze naman ay may sinusupil na ngiti
sa mga labi.
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "What?"
Blaze was full on smiling now. "Wala. Hindi ako puwedeng ngumiti?"
Napailing siya. "Ayoko lang na may makuha sila sa isa satin— o sa ating lahat. And
i'm pregnant now, dapat sobrang pag-iingat na ang gawin ko. Hindi na ako puwedeng
makipaglaban baka napaano si baby, kasawa naman siya. And you have to be by my-side
in case something happens. I have to take care of him."
Tumaas ang dalawang kilay ni Blaze habang nakangiti pa rin. "Him?"
Tumango siya. "Naniniwala akong malakas ang lahi niyo kaya lalaki 'to."
Blaze laughed. "Anong Ipapangalan natin sa kaniya?"
"Hindi ko alam." Kumain ulit siya ng ice cream, "pero sana hindi siya magmana kay
Daddy na maraming panganay."
Blaze sighed. "Kay Dad din, dalawang panganay."
Nangalumbaba siya saka tumingin kay Kane na kumakain pa rin ng ice cream. "Sana
maging katulad siya ni Kane. Hindi naman inosente sa lahat ng bagay katulad ni Kane
pero sana naman hindi 'fuck-boy' ang anak natin. Dahil kapag talagang nakita ko
siyang papalit-palit ng babae, ibabalik ko siya sa sinapupunan ko."
Blaze chuckled before holding her belly and caressing It. "Ngayon ang check up mo
sa Hospital diba?"
Tumango siya. "Mamaya."
"Sama ako."
"Oo naman."
Blaze smiled. "Thank you... for not keeping this from me even in our situation
now."
She shrugged. "I hate lying. Saka kahit anong mangyari, anak mo pa rin naman 'to.
At Isa siya sa mga dahilan kung bakit gusto kong maayos natin ang gusot natin. I
want to give him a good family. Hindi man perpekto, pero buo at hindi magulo."
Blaze continued caressing her belly, "hindi ba, kasama rin naman ako sa rason kung
bakit aayusin natin 'to? Kasi mahal mo pa rin ako?" He rested his chin on her
shoulder while looking at her, "kasi ayaw mo ring mawala ako tulad ng ayokong
mawala ka sakin?"
Happy nodded. "Yes." She glanced at him, "masaya ka na?"
Blaze nodded while grinning, "i love you, Happiness Aravena Quinn— Vitale."
"I know." Was her reply before glancing at Kane who's now getting ready to go.
He was cleaning his gun and sharpening his knives.
Looking at Kane at that moment, her baby Kane is gone. This is the Kane that was
called monster by many.
"Don't worry, Mom." Ani Kane pagkatapos Ipasok ang magazine sa baril at tumingin sa
kaniya, "i will kill anyone who blocks you and your highness' way."
Yrozz smiled. "Coming from the guy who took down the Triad's HQ in Taiwan— alone,
your enemies are shaking, boss."
Kane is really good at fighting.
"Dapat lang manginig sila," sabi niya na nakangiti, "i just don't have Kane and all
of you, i have," she glanced at Blaze, "my husband who's also an animal."
Slowly, the smile on Blaze's face fell, "walang karugtong? Not animal In the battle
field or something like that? Because I feel like you're cursing me, baby."
She smiled at Blaze. "Just animal."
"Yep." Blaze said popping the 'p'. "Minumura mo ako."
"I would never..." aniya sa inoseteng boses saka tinapik-tapik ang tiyan niya,
"look, baby, pinagdududahan ni Daddy ang sinabi ko. We didn't mean It like that,
right?"
Blaze tsked. "You're bullying me."

"I would never!" She exclaimed innocently before smiling at Kane. "Baby Kaney,
ingat ka, okay? If mas marami sila keysa sa Inyo, bumalik ka. Be careful out there.
Don't make me worry."
"Yes, Mom." Kane replied like a soldier to his commanding officer but with soft
tone. "Where am i going?" Tanong nito kay Yrozz.
"Just an hour away from here." Sagot ni Yrozz saka binigay nito ang address nay
Kane, "ingat ka." Binigyan nito ng micro-earphone si Kane, "talk to me. I'll save
your ass if worst comes to worst."
Kane put the micro-earphone on his ear, "it won't."
Nagpaalam na sa kanila si Kane at tinawagan naman ni Yrozz si Lyf at Deth na

magkita nalang sa address na binigay nito sa dalawa.
Sila naman ni Blaze ay nagpunta ng Hospital para sa check up niya.
"Is this really necessary?" Tanong ni Blaze ng makasakay sila sa Helicopter na

maghahatid sa kanila sa Hospital.
Tumango siya. "Maraming puwedeng mangyari kung magko-kotse tayo."
Umayos ng upo si Blaze, "or they can shoot us with a grenade launcher here."
Ngumiti siya. "Don't worry, hubby, your wife comes prepared."
Napatanga nalang si Blaze ng tumaas ang sinasakyan nilang Helicopter at nakita ang
apat pang Helicopter na nakapalibot sa kanila.
"What the fuck..." gulat na bumaling ito sa kaniya, "what—who are they?"
"Bantay natin In case may mangyaring hindi maganda. And so the enemies won't know
which helicopter we're in."
"Wow..." Blaze looked at her in amazement, "ginagamit mo na talaga ngayon ang

posisyon mo. I'm so proud of you, baby. Keep It up."
Ngumiti siya saka tumango at humilig sa balikat ng asawa hanggang sa makarating

sila sa rooftop ng Hospital.
"How's Kane?" Tanong niya kay Yrozz sa phone nang makasakay sila sa elevator.
"He's okay. No worries, boss, i'll update you."
"Thank you, Yrozz. How's Lyf and Deth?"
"Okay as well."
"Thank you. Sabihin mo kay King na magpahinga siya. Huwag matigas ang ulo."
"Yes, boss."
Nagpaalam na siya saka pinatay ang tawag at natigilan ng makitang titig na titig sa
kaniya ang asawa niya.
"Ano?" Tanong niya rito.

"You're like a mother to them."
"Well," she shrugged, "my team members are children in an adult bodies. Even my
husband is a big baby."
Dahil pareho silang nakahilig ni Blaze sa magkabilang panig ng elevator, nag-flying

kiss ito sa kaniya at kinindatan siya.
"This big baby loves you so much."
Natawa siya sa ka-corny-han ng asawa niya. "Ewan ko sayo."
Buti nalang nakarating na sila sa floor na pakay nila kaya hindi na nakapag-pa
sweet si Blaze. Kilala niya ang asawa niya, magpi-PDA na naman 'to. Buti nga niri-
rendahan pa nito ang sarili e.
"Here." Aniya sabay turo sa opisinang pakay.
Bago pa siya makapasok, pinagsiklop ni Blaze ang kamay nilang dalawa.
"Don't leave me behind." Pakiusap nito, "i'm your husband."
Happy took a step back to level with Blaze. "There. Sabay na tayo?"
Blaze smiled before nodding. "Okay."
Sabay silang pumasok sa opisina ng OB-GYN na pinili niya. Parang nakahinga ng

maluwang si Blaze ng makitang babae 'yon.
"Takot ka no?" Tanong niya sa asawa.
Blaze let out a sighed of relief. "You wouldn't want to see the animal side of me,
baby."
Napailing siya saka nginitian ang Doctor at nag-umpisa na ang check up.
Nalaman nilang nagpo-four weeks na ang tiyan niya. Baka nabuo nila 'yon ni Blaze
nuong nasa penthouse sila at inaya siya nitong gumawa nang baby.
Napangiti siya. Kung nang araw na nga 'yon sila naka-buo, hindi na iyon ang pinaka-
masakit na araw sa kaniya kundi isa sa mga araw na masaya.
A blessing was given to her and Blaze.

God really works in mysterious ways.
Nang makalabas sila sa OB-GYN niya, pinagsiklop ulit ni Blaze ang kamay nila.
Nasasanay na ulit siya sa ginagawa nito kaya naman hinayaan niya lang ang asawa
hanggang sa makapasok sila sa kuwarto ni Lucky.
"Ate..." kaagad na nginitian siya ng kapatid.
Happy immediately went to her sister's side while Blaze went to Blake's. Nag-uusap
ang dalawa habang nag-uusap din silang magkapatid. And when their parents enter the
room, Happy felt elated. Looking at her father and Mommy Henreitta together, and
Daddy Von and Mommy Beth together with Bailey, it made her heart swell in
happiness.
"Since nandito kayong lahat, I have an announcement to make." Aniya habang

nakangiting nakatayo.
Lahat nakatingin sa kaniya.
"Ahm..." Happy smiled, "Dad already knew this and maybe some of you had heard it so
i will confirmed It all to you. I am four weeks pregnant."
Her Dad clapped his hand and Mommy Henreitta congratulated her and Blaze. Daddy Von
congratulated them as well while Mommy Beth hugged her and said thank you for
giving her another grandchild. And Bailey was happy to be an Uncle.
While Blake proudly tapped Blaze's shoulder with an advise. "Be a good Dad and an
amazing husband."
Blaze nodded, "thanks, Blakey."
Lumapit naman sa kaniya si Blake saka mabilis siyang niyakap at

tinapik-tapik ang likod niya.
"Thank you, Happy," Blake spoke earnestly, "I know It's not easy dealing with that
big baby, that's why i'm thankful that you're still together. Sapakin mo paminsan-
minsan, wala kang maririnig saking angal kahit bugbugin mo pa siya basta huwag mo
lang iwan. Mababaliw 'yan. Trust me, ilang araw na niya akong ginugulo kong ano raw
ang dapat niyang gawin para magkaayos na kayo."
Napabaling siya kay Blaze na nakangiwing nakangiti habang napapakamot sa batok.
Ibinalik niya ang tingin kay Blake. "Ano pinayo mo?"
"Well, he made his bed, he'll lay on it." Ani Blake, "though he told me that the
bed was not crumpled — that he didn't do anything stupid other than the words he
lashed out on you—, then i told him that only time can tell if the bed is really
good and If It's comfortable to stay on and sleep in."
Blake's words made her smile. "That was actually nice. I like it."
"Hey!" Blaze's face was dark, "that's my wife."
Blake looked at Blaze flatly motioning his hand on Lucky who's smiling from ear to
ear, "and that's my wife you asshole."
Napailing siya at hinayaan ang asawa na yakapin siya mula sa likuran. She was
happy, the heavy feeling on her chest is slowly fading away while she converse with
her family.
Her Dad and Daddy Von was arguing again. As usual. Kaya naman iniwan ni Mommy
Henreitta at Mommy Beth ang dalawa saka sa kanila ni Lucky nakipag-usap habang si
Blake at Blaze naman ay nag-uusap din hindi kalayuan habang si Bailey ay abala sa
paglalaro sa tablet na dala nito.
But from time to time, Blaze would looked at her, mouthing 'i love you' to her. He
did that again and again every time their eyes meets.
Napapailing at napapangiti nalang siya.
"Mukhang maayos na kayo." Ani Mommy Beth. "Nakatulong ba ang mga payo namin?"
Nakangiting tumango siya. "Slowly..."
"That's good." Hinaplos ni Mommy Henreitta ang buhok niya. "Congratulations.

Again."
Nanunudyo siyang tumingin kay Mommy Henreitta, "please don't shock me with the same
news."
Mommy Henreitta chuckled. "Silly."
Nagtawanan sila at nakisabay na rin sa usapan nila si Lucky na mahina lang ang
boses. She keeps on teasing her two Mommies about her two Daddies as well and Lucky
would just chuckle and laugh a little.
That was how they spent their afternoon until she received a text from Yrozz. A
text message that made her and Blaze burrowed her father's car and drove madly
towards the mansion.
From: Yrozz
'House. Now. It's Kane. 911'
CHAPTER 52
KANE WAS wounded. He took a bullet for Lyf. Ayaw ni Kane na magpadala sa Hospital
kaya naman nagpadala sa kaniya si Yrozz ng mensahe kasi sa kaniya nga lang daw Ito
makikinig. But when Blaze saw Kane's state, he immediately get to work since they
have medical equipments In the house.
Kane was losing blood but Blaze was there and he was quick.
As Happy looked at his husband worked with Kane's wound, she can't help admiring
him. It's like no one or nothing can break his concentration. So this is what he
looks like in the operating room— maybe more badass looking than he is now.
Blaze was so focus, emotionless and his hands moves with precision and grace.
My husband. The Hot Dirty Doctor.
Happy felt proud that Blaze is hers.
Huminga ng malalim si Happy saka bumaling ang tingin kay Kane na walang malay dahil
sa dugong nawala rito. He was so stubborn not to go to the Hospital. Siguro dahil
hindi naman ito sanay.
Looking at Kane's bare upper body, he's full of cuts and so many scars.
My baby Kane.
Just like Blaze's. Natatago nga lang ang mga pilat ni Blaze sa katawan gamit ang
tattoo nito dahil umaayon ang desinyo ng tattoo nito sa mga sugat nito kaya hindi
halatang naroon.
"I'm sorry." Ani Lyf sa kaniya, "I didn't mean for this to happen."
Tipid niyang nginitian si Lyf. "It's okay. He'll be okay. My husband is an amazing
Doctor. He can save Kane."
Tumango si Lyf saka umupo sa tabi ni Deth na panay tagis ang bagang habang nag-
aalalang nakatingin kay Kane. King was pacing back and forth while Yrozz— for the
first time— was not in front of his laptop.
He was just starting at Kane. Emotionless.
It's not just her who cares for Kane. All of them does. Siya nga lang ang
nagpapakita no'n kay King pero itong mga isip batang kasamahan niya, hindi
pinapahalata pero napamahal na rin sa mga ito si Kane.
Umalis siya sa kinauupuan at kinuha ang panyo sa clutch bag niya saka lumapit sa
asawa at pinunasan ang pawis nito.
Happy felt proud when Blaze's concentration didn't break. He continued working with
Kane's wound while she dries his sweat from time to time.
At nang matapos ito kay Kane, awtomatikong pumalibot ang mga braso nito sa kaniya
at isinubsob ang mukha sa leeg niya.
"I did everything I can, baby." He whispered.
Hinagod niya ang likod ng asawa. "I know. He'll be okay. Magaling ang Doctor niya
e."
Ilang segundo pa siyang niyakap ng asawa bago ito humugot ng malalim na hininga at
pinakawalan siya para tingnan si Kane.
"Thank God your house has medical equipments." Ani Blaze.
Tumango siya. "Dad always wants to be ready. Hindi ko 'yon maintindihan noon pero
ngayon, gets ko na."
Blaze softly tapped Kane's shoulder. "Fight, buddy, okay? Magiging kuya ka pa ng
anak namin ng Mommy Happy mo."
Hinawakan niya ang kamay ni Blaze saka masuyong pinisil 'yon para maramdaman nitong
nasa tabi lang siya nito.
He was like this as well when King was in the Hospital. He was reserved but
emotional. Kahit anong tago nito niyon, nakikita niya.
"He'll be okay." She said, trying to make everyone feel better.
Si Lyf ay humigpit ang hawak sa baril na dala. "I will kill them all. How dare they
hurt our bratishka."
Bratishka is Russian for Little brother.
"Boss," Yrozz stood up, his jaw tightening, "let's continue the clean up. We'll
show them."
Tumango siya. "Take Lyf and Deth with you. Utilize our men in NA Headquarters. As
much as possible, I don't want casualties on our side so please be careful."
"I'll go with them." Ani Blaze na nagpatigil sa kaniya. "I can't stay here and do
nothing, baby. Not after what happened to Kane. I have to make them pay."
Happy was scared and worried but she managed to nod. "Mag-ingat ka. Please...
please... be very careful. I don't wanna lose you— I don't want to lose my
husband."
Blaze kissed her forehead. "You won't lose me. I promise."
Tumango siya saka hinayaan ang asawa na sumama kay Lyf at Deth. Blaze is not the
kind of man who likes idling on the side. He has to be in the action.
Happy closed her eyes. God... please, keep my husband safe... keep everyone safe.
When Happy looked at King, he was angry. "King—"
"I'm useless!" Nagtatagis ang bagang nito. "I'm fucking useless."
Umiling siya, "no... you're not useless. Go and coordinate with other Headquarters
and help Yrozz. Hindi ka makakatulong sa labas pero makakatulong ka rito sa loob.
Get in touch with Shun Kim and other trackers of the bosses so we can utilize our
two satellites to help the team. The Triad also has smart people working for them,
we have to even it up to win."
Mabilis na tumango at umalis si King sa kuwarto at naiwan naman siya kay Kane.
Dahil hindi siya mapakali, nakipag conference call siya sa natitira pang aktibong
Arkhon ng Organósi at sa anim na pinuno ng bawat kontenente. Hiningi niya ang
tulong ng mga ito.
They formulated a plan.
The fifth Arkhon will focus his attention on Triad's warehouses where they stock
their guns and all that shit. Daemon offered help.
The sixth Arkhon volunteered to take down the Triad's communication line and with
the help of the Seventh Arkhon who will focus their attention on the Triad's
Technological support. Draco offered his assistance that was gladly accepted.
While the eight and ninth Arkhon worked together to seized the Triad's transaction
on the lower level with the help of Wrath and Chaos.
While she, the Second Arkhon, has to focus on targeting and taking down the higher-
up's of the Triad. She has the list of the names that needs to be taken down. With
the help of Count Knight, Racini and Parisi, they will take down the heads down to
the mid level to stop the Triad from growing.
The Organòsi are scattered all over the world, only a phone to connect them but it
was already enough for them to work together for the greater good.
They may not see each other but they all know that they can count from one another.
"Zíto." Long live. Aniya bago tapusin ang conference call.
A knock from the door pulled her from her reverie.
"Come in." Sagot niya.
Pumasok doon ang isa sa mga matagal na nilang kasambahay.
"Young Miss, Mr. Lazzaria is in the living room." Imporma nito sa kaniya, "he wants
to talk to you."
My brother? "Can you please inform him to come up here? I'm sorry, I can't leave
Kane unattended."
"Yes, Young Miss."
She smiled. "Thank you."
Tumango ang kasambahay nila saka lumabas. Inayos naman niya ang kumot ni Kane at
umupo ng sofa habang hinihintay ang kapatid.
Minutes later, her brother steps in.
"Lady Happy." Bati nito sa kaniya.
Kaagad siyang umiling, "just Happy."
"That's ahm, sorry, that's how everyone calls you at the Ten Family Meeting last
night." Tipid itong ngumiti, "by the way, I am Clev Lazzaria, the new head of
Lazzaria family. I'm here to talk to you about what can our family do to assist you
—"
Pinutol niya ang iba pa nitong sasabihin sa pamamagitan ng pagyakap dito.
"It's nice meeting you, little brother."
Clev's tensed shoulder relaxed as he hugged her back. "It's nice meeting you too,
Happy."
Nang pakawalan niya sa pagkakayakap ang kapatid, pinakatitigan niya ito. "Have you
talk to Dad?"
Clev nodded, "yeah."
"And?"
"And I told him that I will not accept his surname, not because I don't want to but
because I have to continue my family's legacy."
Napatango-tango siya. "Are you and Dad okay?"
Clev stilled before answering, "we'll get there."
That made her smile. "Thank you. Dad is far from perfect but he is a good father. I
can assure you that."
"That's what Mom told me."
Iminuwestra niya ang kamay sa sofa para umupo silang dalawa. "Do you know that
they're together again?"
Clev puffed a breath. "Yeah. I was against it, actually, but Mom is still in love
with Dominick Quinn. She didn't marry because of him. That's how much she loves our
father. That's why i'm skeptical because our father is clearly a ladies man."
Tumango siya bilang pagsang-ayon. "Yes. Dad is. But I think they're old enough to
settle this time."
"I hope so." Ani Clev, "because if our father hurt my Mom, he will not like me very
much."
"I'm sure Dad won't." She smiled. "And I will be on your side."
"Hopefully..."
Happy took a deep breath, "so, Clev, are you staying here for good?"
Instead of answering her, he asked, "so your name is really Happy Aravena Quinn—
Vitale?"
She nodded. "Yes."
"And our younger sister is Lucky Quinn— Vitale."
She nodded again. "That's right."
Clev actually chuckled like he was relieved. "Bloody hell, thank goodness. I
thought I was the only one who has a weird name."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Clev is a cool name."
Clev chuckled while shaking his head. "Clev is just a nickname."
Tumaas ang kilay niya. "Oh?"
"Yeah... Clev, short for Clever."
"Oh..." that stunned her, "shit."
"Yeah..." napailing ito, "I keep asking Mom why she named me that."
"What did Mommy Henreitta say?"
"That my Dad likes adjective."
Hindi napigilan ni Happy ang matawa. "True... Happy, Lucky and Clever are all
adjectives."
"And all weird names."
Happy chuckled. "I like to believe that we have unique names, not weird."
Napailing si Clev. "Maybe but I hate looking at every people who says the word
Clever."
"Imagine my name. When someone says 'oh, so happy', my head would automatically
look at that person, thinking he or she was calling or referring to me."
Natawa na rin si Clev. "So we are the adjectives?"
Happy smiled. "Adjectives."
Pareho silang natawa ni Clev saka nagpatuloy ang usapan nila habang paminsan-minsan
ay tinitingnan niya ang lagay ni Kane.
Clev bid goodbye after the sun sets and as the hours passed by, she waited for
Blaze and the others to come home.
But it was already 11PM and no Blaze.
And when she asked Yrozz if the whole team is okay, his answer made her heart sunk
and fear filled her.
'I lost contact with them'.
"HOW MANY?" Lyf asked Blaze who had his eyes close to concentrate on their enemies
footsteps. "We're out of bullets, fuck!"
Blaze opened his eyes. "I can only count the moving targets. Three on the south,
three on the north, two on the east and two on the west."
Deth cussed. "Fuck. We're out of bullets."
Lyf hissed. "We should contact the other on the lower floor of this fucking
building to give us some bullets—"
"To risky for them." Aniya, "and we can't contact Yrozz because this floor is
bolted with something else that cut put communication, we're on our own." He pulled
his hidden knives from his boots and gripped it tightly. "Let's improvise."
"Knife versus guns?" Lyf asked flatly.
Blaze smiled, "I prefer knife than guns. It's stealthy."
"But slower than bullets."
Mabilis na gumalaw ang kamay niya para ibato ang kutsilyong hawak sa paparating na
kalaban saka tumingin sa magkapatid, "depends on the user. . I'll take the south
and west."
"North." Ani Lyf.
"East." Pili ni Deth.
Blaze gripped his knife tighter as he move fast. He pulled out his knife from the
man he just took out before moving to south.
His knife twirls around his fingers before he throws it at the man who turn to his
direction and before his companion can pull the trigger, he was already throwing
his other knife to bury it on his enemy's heart.
Hinugot niya ang dalawa niyang kutsilyo sa mga katawan ng pinatumba niya ng
makalapit dito. Nababalot 'yon ng dugo na tumutulo pa sa sahig habang naglalakad
siya pero wala siyang pakialam.
Napatigil lang paglalakad si Blaze ng maramdamang parang may tao sa paligid na

nagtatago lang.
Mas tinalasan niya ang pakiramdam at pandinig niya. Walang maririnig na ingay sa
bawat hakbang na ginagawa niya.
Then from his south, he heard a small step.
Gotcha!
He run, drop to his knees before pushing her knees to slide on the cold tile
towards his south. Nang madaanan niya ang lalaking nagtatago sa malaking haligi ng
gusali, pinatama niya ang dalawang kutsilyo sa magkabilang kamay nito dahilan para
mabitawan ang baril na hawak.
Nagmamadaling tinulak niya ang sarili para makatayo at tinakbo niya ang pagitan
nila ng lalaki.
His boots instantly made contact with the man's head and legs and as he grappled
his enemy's neck to break it, another one comes in.
Mabilis na ihinarang niya ang katawan ng lalaking sinasakal mula sa likuran para
ito ang mabaril at mabilis na hinugot niya ang kutsilyo na nakabaon pa sa kamay ng
lalaking wala nang buhay dahil ginagawa niya itong panangga saka mabilis iyong
ibinato sa kalaban.
Blaze tsked when the shooter fell on the floor.
"Fuck, I hate guns." Bulong niya saka hinugot ang isang kutsilyo na nakabaon sa
kamay ng isang kalaban at ang isang kutsilyo naman niya ay hinugot niya mula sa
leeg ng bumaril sa kaniya.
Pagkatapos ay inalis niya ang dugo sa pamamagitan ng pagpahid no'n sa damit ng

lalaking tinamaan niya sa leeg.
"Sorry, man." Aniya, "I didn't mean to disrespect."
Napatiim ang bagang niya ng maalala ang lagay ni Kane. These men, they hurt that
kid. Sinadya man yon o ginagawa lang nito ang mga trabaho nito, wala siyang
pakialam.
They hurt a member of his family and they will pay!
Blaze gripped his knife in a backward position while walking silently. Blaze
quickly throw his knife at his right when he heard a footstep. When he heard a loud
thud, he face the direction of the sound and sigh.
He really hates killing. But it was necessary or he will lose all the people that
is important to him.
He pulled the knife out of the man's chest and continued walking on the hallway. He
was about to turn left when he saw three men guarding the elevator on the end of
the hall.
Mahilis siyang umatras at nagtagi.
Blaze frowned. A higher up just used the elevator? Bakit ng mga ito pino-
protektahan 'yon?
Bumaba ang tingin niya sa dalawang kutsilyong hawak. He'll be dead before he can
take down the two. And they're too far away from him to combat with just his
knives.
I promise my wife i'll live.
Bumuntong-hininga siya saka itinago ang dalawang kutsilyo sa likuran ng belt niya
saka dahan-dahang naglakad paliko sa kaliwang pasilyo habang nakataas ang dalawang
kamay na parang sumusuko.
Kaagad na tumutok sa kaniya ang baril ng tatlo.
"I'm here for Cassie." Sabi niya na umaasang tama ang pinagsasasabi niya, "i'm
Blaze Vitale. I'm sure she's looking for me."
I hope she's looking for me or I will really die.

Nagkatinginan ang tatlo bago sabay-sabay na lumapit sa kaniya habang nakatutok pa
rin sa kaniya ang baril.
At may kinausap ang isa sa radio, ipinapaalam ang presensiya niya at sinabi ang
pangalan niya.
Then the man with the radio shoved him. "Move!" Tinulak siya ng isang lalaki gamit
ang dulo ng baril nito patungong elevator. "Move!"
So the fake Cassie is still here. Just like what Yrozz said.
Sumunod naman siya kaagad ng walang imik. Nasa likod niya ang tatlo at nakatutok pa
rin ang baril sa kaniya.
They went inside the elevator to go to the rooftop.
Uh-oh! Not good!
And Blaze was right, it was not good, especially when he heard the roaring sound of
the Helicopter when he steps out the elevator.
And there she is... the fake Cassie. Stepping outside the Helicopter. Mukhang
tatakas ito pero dahil nagpakita siya kaya hindi ito tumuloy kaagad?
The Triad really wants to throw off Happy. Don't they do that his wife is a strong
independent woman?
Kaagad na ngumiti sa kaniya ang babae nang magtama ang mga mata nila.
"Blazey..." anito sa malambing na boses. "I know you'll miss me. I know you still
love me. Your wife is just a passing fancy."
He just looked at the fake Cassie as she walked towards him.
Nang tumigil ito sa harapan niya at akmang hahaplusin ang mukha niya ay kaagad
siyang humakbang palayo rito.
Nanubig ang mata ni Cassie. "Why are you being like this, Blazey? To put me in pain
again? Pagkatapos mo akong ipagpalit sa babaeng 'yon, gagawin mo sakin 'to ngayon?
Sasaktan ng paulit-ulit? I love you... don't you love me anymore? Don't you miss
me?"
His lips thinned as he looked at fake Cassie's bodyguard outside the Helicopter.
Four men and Cassie.
I can take them. For my baby.
"Sasaktan mo na naman ba ako?" Nagpapaawa ang boses ni Cassie.
Umiling siya. "Hindi."
Kaagad itong ngumiti. "You're here because you love me and you can't forget about
me—"
"No. I'm here to kill you."
Kaagad na napaatras si Cassie. "But you said you won't hurt me."
"Kaya nga... hindi kita sasaktan, papatayin lang kita. Magkaiba 'yon."
Umiling ito saka lumapit na naman sa kaniya. "Hindi mo ako kayang saktan. You love
me. I'm your beloved."
Bilang sagot sa sinabi nito, mabilis niyang inatake ang tatlong lalaki na nasa
likuran niya at pinatumba ang mga 'yon saka mabilis na ibinato ang isa sa dalawang
kutsilyo niya sa bodyguard ni Cassie na nagulat sa ginawa niya.
Nang lahat napatumba na niya, humarap siya kay Cassie na may takot sa mga mata lalo
na nang biglang umangat ang Helicopter at iniwan ito.
"No..." umaatras ito sa kaniya, "i'm your beloved."
"No. My wife is." Humigpit ang hawak niya sa isa pa niyang kutsilyo, "and her name
is Happiness Aravena Quinn— Vitale."
"No... you can't kill me." Umatras na naman ito.
He took a step. "Why not?"
"I'm Cassie... you love me."
Blaze doesn't know if it's fake tears or tears of fear. "Yes. But that was before,
now, sorry to burst your bubble, but my beloved is my wife."
Umatras na naman ito. "That's right... you can't kill me. Paano mo maaatim na
patayin ang babaeng kamukha ng asawa mo? It's like your killing your wife— so cold
and heartless of you."
Blaze smiled. "I'm pretty sure my wife will be ecstatic once she learns of your
death."
Nagtagis ang bagang ng babae, wala na ang paawa nitong mukha.
Bigla siya nitong inatake ng malalakas na suntok at sipa pero mabilis niyang
nasalag iyon at naibabalik dito. Wala siyang pakialam kung babae ito. Ibinalik niya
ng mas malakas pa ang bawat atake nito.
Kapagkuwan ay may kinuha itong baril sa bag at itinutok sa kaniya at kinalabit.
Mahilis siyang umiwas at malakas na sinipa ang kamay nito. Pagkatapos ay hinawakan
niya sa kamay ang babae, hindi palapit sa kaniya at pinaikot patalikod para hindi
makita ang mukha nito sabay saksak sa dibdib nito deretso sa puso nito.
"That's for trying to ruin me and my wife." Mas lalo pa niyang binaon ang kutsilyo
sa puso nito, "and this is for tarnishing Cassie's reputation. She may had lied to
me, but she's not a bitch."
Nang mawalan ng buhay ang babae sa braso niya, hinayaan niya itong matumba ng
padapa sa semento.
Mariin niyang ipinikit ang mga mata at inisip niya ang mukha ng asawa niyang
nakangiti sa kaniya.
There... my baby...
Blaze took a deep breath before leaving the rooftop.

When the elevator opened on the next floor, natigilan siya ng makitang nakahandang
umatake ang magkapatid na Romanov.
"Really?" He asked flatly.
"Fuck." Deth hissed. "We thought something happened to you. We've been looking for
you."
Blaze pointed his finger up. "I just clean up a mess up there. Anyways, are we back
with Yrozz?"
Umiling si Lyf. "There's something in this building that cut off our
communication."
"Then let's get our of here." Aniya na kaagad namang sumakay ang dalawa ng
elevator. "This is out fourth building today and i'm drained."
Sumang-ayon kaagad si Lyf. "Yup. What I need right now is hot and wild sex."
Natahimik siya. He can relate but that's not gonna happen anytime soon with his
wife. She's still in pain and he has to endure.
But fuck! He miss making love to his wife.
Blaze was pulled out from his reverie when the elevator opened. Napakurap-kurap
siya ng makitang puno na nang mga tauhan ng Organòsi ang buong gusali.
May nag-aalis ng nga bangkay at nilalagay sa body bag, mayroon namang may hawak-
hawak na bomb detector at iniikot ng mga ito ang buong floor, at mayroong
naglilinis ng mga dugong nagkalat.
Nasisiguro ni Blaze na kapag tapos na ang ginagawa ng mga ito ay parang wala lang
nangyari sa gusaling 'to. Katulad nang tatlong gusaling natapos nila.
"Well," anang lalaki na naglalakad palapit sa kanila, "the motherfuckers are here."
Ani Claud na siyang pinuno ng cleaning crew ng North America. "Are you planning on
draining me? This is what? The fourth building we have to clean up today?"
Blaze answered. "We did the killing, we're drain as well."
"Yes, but i'm doing the cleaning and the disposing." Claud tsked. "I have so many
bodies to burn because of you!"
"Complain that to the Second Arkhon— my wife." Tinapik niya ang balikat nito, "good
luck." Aniya saka nilampasan ito at sabay sila ni Lyf at Deth na lumabas ng gusali.
The moment they stepped out of the building, Yrozz was back. Pero inalis niya ang
micro-earphone sa tainga saka isinandal ang katawan sa likod ng backseat ng
sasakyan na minsmaneho ni Lyf.
He's drain.
They raid four building with hundreds or so men, killing Triad's bosses and of
course looking for that fake woman. Oo nga't may mga kasama sila pero nakakapagod
pa rin dahil sa kanila nanggagaling ang mga desisyon.
Tumigil ang hiniram na sasakyan ni Lyf sa HQ ng Organòsi sa Mexico kung saan naroon
ang Helicopter na sasakyan nila pabalik ng Pennsylvania.
Nang makasakay sila sa Helicopter, kaagad na pumikit ang mga mata ni Blaze pero
gising ang diwa niya. Pero kahit ganun, hindi namalayang ni Blaze na nakabalik na
sila sa mansiyon ng mga Quinn. Namalayan lang niya ng lumapag ang Helicopter sa
helipad na katabi lang ng mansiyon.
Blaze has to drag himself out of the Helicopter because of exhaustion.
Nang makapasok sila sa mansiyon, 'yong pagod na nararamdaman niya parang biglang
naglaho ng makitang pabalik-balik na naglalakad ang asawa niya sa salas at bakas sa
mukha ang pag-aalala.
"Baby..." kuha niya sa atensiyon nito.
Happy instantly stilled and when she faced him, her face lit up and a relieve sigh
escape her lips.
"Thank God!" She exclaimed before running to him to embrace him tightly.
In that very moment, Blaze felt good. Not exhausted even. Hindi niya alam kung
anong mayroon sa asawa niya na napapawi nito ang pagod niya. Lalo na nang yakapin
siya nito ng mahigpit.
"I was so worried." Happy whispered, "God, I was so worried. When Yrozz told me
that he lost his communication with you, I was so scared."
"Shhh..." hinagod niya ang likod nito, "i'm here, baby, i'm here. I promise that
you won't lose me remember?"
Tumango ito saka pinakawalan siya sa pagkakayakap.
Blaze was expecting Happy to took a step back because that's how she is this past
few days, not really giving him her all, that was why he was shock when Happy
cupped his face and pressed her lips on his.
It was soft, full of care and sweet kiss... until he bit her lower lip and return
the kiss. Needy and hungrily.
Again, Blaze was expecting his wife to pull away after what he did but Happy
encircled her arms around his neck and return the kiss as well with the same
fervour.
Blaze smiled while his lips are moulded against hers, he was happy and contented.
Then his lips started moving to her face down to her neck and then he whispered on
his wife's ear.
"I miss this... I miss you."
Bumaba ang mga braso ni Happy na nakayakap sa leeg niya saka yumakap ito sa beywang
niya at ginawaran siya ng matunog na halik sa mga labi ng binigyang distansiya nito
ang mukha nila.
"Maligo ka. Ang baho mo." Anito.
Natawa siya. "Mabaho dahil buntis ka o mabaho dahil mabaho talaga ako?"
"Both."
Blaze laughed before owning his wife's lips again and when she kissed him back, he
knew they're going to be okay. It's just a matter of time.
Pero naputol ang halikan nila ng asawa ng tumunog ang cellphone niya.
Blaze has to forced himself to pull away from their kiss to answer the call.
"Hello?" Aniya sa nasa kabilang linya habang hinahalikan na naman ang asawa.
Happy kissed him back again, making him feel elated.
"Blaze." It was his father in an agitated voice making him stilled and stops
kissing his wife.
"What is it?" He asked with a frown.
"Is Happy there with you?"
Napatingin siya sa asawa niyang nagtatanong ang mga matang nakatingin sa kaniya.
"Yes. Why?"
"It's her father. Dominick is in the OR."
"What the fuck?!" Tumaas ang boses niya sa gulat. "Why?"
"He was shot." Her father's voice was trembling, "by a Sniper. In the chest. His
heart... Blaze, his heart... tell me he's gonna be okay."
His hand that was holding the phone fell to his side. Holy fuck!
~ I dedicate this to one of my dearest friend, my kasangga, my adviser, one of the

person i treasure and helped me to be a better version of myself. Frances Kyrene
Daug. Thank you, be, for always being there for me. For always reminding be to be
better, for pushing me to grow as a writer and for teaching me how to be strong in
my chosen field. Thank you for everything that you have done for me. The time and
the money you, Ivy and Iris spent just to support me every time i have a book
signing. Iba ka e. 'Yong hindi pa ako nagtatanong, naka book ka na nang ticket for
MIBF 2019 😅 but your reason is not for me, but for my readers who will be there
and who wants to see me and i appreciate that. So much. Every time that i faced
hardship, you're there, making me feel better and stronger. 'Yong kapag sinabi mong
'kaya mo 'yan', lumalakas ang loob ko kahit hindi mo halata. At kapag nasa tabi
lang kita, panatag ako. Yong parang 'i can take on the world because you're beside
me'. Palagi mong sinasabi na binabalahura kita at palaging binu-bully, sorry, but
know this, even if i keep teasing you, i love you. And i am so lucky to have meet
you and so blessed to be one of the people you consider a friend. I hope you won't
get tired of my antics... because i will always tease you. That will never change,
same as my love for you. ❤️
Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 53
BLAZE JUST watched his wife as she ordered everyone what to do while their outside
the Operating Room. Track this, kill everyone and leave no survivor. 'Yon lang ang
naririnig niya sa mula sa asawa sa bawat myembro ng Organòsi na kinakausap nito.
Yrozz and Sir Ruthgar is now tracking the sniper and they're closing in. Lyf, Deth
and Uncle Vent are on stand by, waiting for the Sniper's location.
King was busy accepting calls from Knight, Racini and Parisi who's on their way to
help and from other Arkhon's and handing it to Happy.
It was a full on war ordered by the second Arkhon. Kung noon ang gusto lang ng
asawa niya ay pasukin at patayin ang lumalaban saka ikulong lang ang sumusuko,
ngayon nagbago na.
Blow up every building of the Triad and leave no survivors. It was heartless, yes,
but the Triad will do it to them in a heartbeat if they don't do it first.
Blaze softly kissed Happy's temple. "What can I do for you, baby? You want me to go
out there and join the war? I'll do it."
Umiling ito saka hinalikan ang gilid ng labi niya. "Stay here with me, please? Okay
lang ba?"
Blaze nodded. "Of course." Niyakap niya ito ng mahigpit. "Nandito lang ako."
Yumakap sa kaniya ang asawa at bumulong, "natatakot ako, Blaze. Natatakot ako. But
I have to act bravely and think rationale because that's what Dad would want me to
do in situation like this."
"I know, i'm sure your Dad is very proud of you." Alam niyang hindi lang nito
pinapakitang natatakot ito dahil maraming umaasa rito. If she show any fear, the
Triad will use it against her. "I'm here. I'll be your fear absorber."
Tumango ito saka nanatiling nakayakap sa kaniya. Panay naman ang hagod niya sa
likod nito para kahit papaaano ay makatulong 'yon para kumalma ito.
Happy is not the only one scared.
He can see his father and Uncle Klaus looking scared and worried every passing
hour. Henreitta and her mother is with Lucky, helping Blaze calm Lucky down because
it happened in front of Baby girl. But he knew they're worried as well.
"He took the shot for Blake." Bulong ng ama niya habang panay ang kuyom ng kamao.
"He took the shot for my son."
Tinapik naman ni Uncle Klaus ang balikat ng ama niya. "You know how he is. Always
trying to be a hero."
Mapaklang tumawa ang ama niya. "But he is a hero, Klaus. I'm his Hippeis but he
saved my ass a lot of times before. He always took a bullet for all of us. That's
why when he renounce without telling anyone, it broke apart the Arkhontes and the
Organòsi lost the first and third Arkhon together with him."
Uncle Klaus nodded. "Master Dominick always has a way with people to like him. He
was also the pillar of strength in the Organization, even the first Arkhon tuns to
him for advises and decisions."
Hearing the two talk, now Blaze understand why the Count idolized the former Second
Arkhon. Yes, he made mistakes, who doesn't, but he was a great leader with long-
list of achievements.
Blaze took a deep breath and stared at the OR's door.
That old man.
The bullet was for Blake. Ito kasi ang nakaupo malapit sa nag-iisang bintana ng
Hospital. It was a thousands yard shot. A professional Sniper. Pero nang makita ng
ama ni Happy ang pulang tuldok sa ulo ni Blake ay tinulak nito ang kakambal niya
dahilan para ito ang tamaan sa dibdib.
The gratitude he has for the old man at that very moment was over flowing.
He didn't just save Blake, he save his whole family. His Dad and Mom who would go
crazy over Blake's death. Lucky will lost it and him... he doesn't know what he'll
do without his brother.
Hindi niya alam kung paano siya mag-uumpisang magpasalamat dito kapag naging maayos
na ang lagay nito.
"Young Miss, they have the Sniper's location." Imporma ni King kay Happy na kaagad
na kumawala sa yakap niya.
"Tell Lyf and Deth to—"
"Let us take care of that scum who did this." Putol ng ama niya sa sadabihin sana
ni Happy, "quick death is out of the question."
Happy nodded. "The Sniper is all yours."
Kaagad na may tinawagan ang ama niya, "Vent, let's torture that motherfucker. No
one pulls the trigger at Dominick and gets away with it."
Sabay na umalis ang ama niya at si Uncle Klaus. Habang si King naman ay abala sa
pagtanggap ng mga tawag.
Siya naman ay masuyong sinapo ang mukha ni Happy saka pinakatitigan ito, "how's my
baby holding up?"
Happy tried to smile for him. "I have to keep it all together, Blaze. I believe you
— my Dad is gonna be okay."
"Of course." Hinalikan niya ito sa nuo saka iginiya niya paupo ang asawa. "Rest a
little. Don't stress yourself too much, kawawa si baby."
Tumango si Happy at sumunod sa kaniya na ipinagpasalamat niya, pero panay ang hinga
nito ng malalim na parang pinapakalma ang sarili.
He just held his wife's hand while waiting for Happy's father to come out from the
OR. And when he finally did, the old man was sent straight to the ICU.
Kaagad silang sumunod ni Happy at kinausap ang Doctor ng ama nito.
"How's my Dad?" Iyon kaagad ang tanong ni Happy.
The Doctor didn't smile. Not even a force one. That means Happy's father is not out
of the danger yet.
"We still have to monitor him. I can't tell you more, Ms. Quinn—"
"Mrs. Vitale." Happy corrected the Doctor naming him smile inwardly.
"— Mrs. Vitale... your father's wound is very critical. Yes it misses his heart but
it was hit by a bullet fragment. The bullet also destroyed major blood vessels and
he keeps on going into shock. All I can say for now is that we will monitor him and
do everything we can to save him. I promise you that."
Tumango si Happy, "thank you. Please, do everything you can. Please..."
"We will."
Pumasok ulit ang Doctor sa ICU para tingnan ulit ang lagay ng ama ni Happy. Para
namang hinang-hina na yumakap si Happy sa beywang niya.
"Magiging okay lang si Daddy, diba?" Tanong nito sa kaniya.
A bullet fragment on the heart. That's critical. "Yes. He will be." He's not a
Doctor now, he a husband. Her husband. It's his job to make her wife feel better.
"Give it days and he will be okay."
Tumango ito habang nakayakap pa rin sa kaniya. Yinapos din niya ang asawa saka
hinalikan sa nuo.
And as the war goes on outside, the Triad versus the Organòsi, there was also a war
inside the Hospital. The war to keep Dominick Quinn and Lucky Quinn— Vitale alive.
For days, they stayed outside the ICU. Looking after Happy's father. Thankfully,
Lucky is feeling better now after two days in the ICU as well. Kahit papaano ay
kumalma na ang kakambal niyang hindi mapakali sa kalagayan ng asawa nito.
Ang Mommy naman niya ay palaging kasama ang ama niya at si Bailey. His father was a
mess, everyone was worried while the war with the Triad continues outside.
In the fourth day, finally, after going into cardiac for three times, Happy's
father woke up. Parang naibalik ulit ang buhay ng bawat myembro ng Team Oldies. His
father even smiled.
After a couple of hours since Dominick Quinn woke up, they can finally talk to him.
"You motherfucker, you made us worried." Anang ama niya sa ama ni Happy. "I thought
you're not gonna make it."
"Welcome back, Master Dominick." Ani Uncle Klaus na nakangiti.
"You scared us." Ani Uncle Vent.
"We tortured and killed him— the one who did this to you." Ani Sir Ruthgar, "we
made him pay. No one mess up with our boss and gets away with it."
Happy's father smiled teasingly— even in his state— he still managed to joke.
"Aww... I know you're all in love with me."
Nagkaniya-kaniyang mura ang apat sa ama ni Happy na ikinatawa lang ng huli.
"Thank you... for being a hero again." Anang ama niya.
"Hero is my middle name." Sagot ng ama ni Happy saka ngumiti ito, "how's your son?
Is he okay? How's Lucky?"
"They're both fine." Sagot ni Uncle Klaus.
"My son wants to make you a statue for saving him." Anang ama niya. "He's very
thankful."
Napangiwi ang ama ni Happy ng subukan nitong gumalaw bago sumagot. "Tell your son
to wait for me to get better. May picture ako do'n sa bahay na puwedeng gawing
statue."
"That was a joke," his father replied flatly.
"Oh." Happy's father sighed. "So much for hoping that i'll get a heroic statue this
time around."
Napailing ang Team Oldies.
"So... who pulled the trigger?" Happy's father asked.
"A professional killer sent by your ex-wife. It was supposed to be my son, a

payment for Blaze because he killed the fake Cassie." Sagot ni Uncle Vent na
nagtagis ang bagang, "that bitch is really trying to get into my bad side. She
wouldn't like the animal me."
"A professional, huh..." Dominick tsked, "Please tell me that you're more
professional than the killer."
"Yes. I tortured him." Anang ama niya na madilim ang mukha, "no one shoots my best
friend and gets away with it."
Malapad na ngumiti ang ama ni Happy. "Aww... I feel so loved. Insert emoji with
heart eyes."
His father sighed in frustration. "Please, Dominick, for once, stop being a kid and
grow up!" His father hissed.
"What?" Dominick pouted, "I just got shot! I'm entitled to be a kid! And what's
wrong if I know some emoticons? FYFI, I spent my free time chatting with the ladies
before Henreitta. But i'm a good boy now so don't tell Henreitta about it."
Napailing si Sir Ruthgar, "this is the reason why I don't listen to you. You're
such a kid!"
Tumawa ang ama ni Happy, "are you still holding a grudge against me because of what
happened to your first love? Come on, Ruthgar, can't you take a joke? And that was
what, so many years ago."
"A joke?!" Pinandilatan ito ni Sir Ruthgar, "you told me she was a Triad's member
so I broke it off!"
Uncle Klaus interject. "It was not Master Dominick's fault. You have your computer
and spies at the time, you can always check."
Sir Ruthgar grunted. "Stop siding that son of a bitch, Klaus."
"He took a bullet for you back in Sri Lanka." Said Uncle Klaus that silenced Sir
Ruthgar.
Uncle Vent tsked. "Stop reminding us, Klaus. We all know this idiot here took a
bullet for all of us."
Everyone nodded.
Happy's father sighed. "Come on, don't be no fun and give me some rum."
Kaagad na sumama ang mukha ng ama niya, "you're not allowed to drink you moron!
You're on medication!"
"Geez! I feel so sad." Pagda-drama ng huli.
Naiiling na nagkaniya-kaniya nang alis ang grupo ng ama niya.
"Hey! Come on! Don't leave me!" Anang ama ni Happy na parang bata na mahaba ang
nguso.
"Fuck you." Anang mga kaibigan nito bago umalis ng ICU na nakapag-pailing sa
kaniya.
When the Oldies steps out of the ICU, he and Happy stayed.
Kaagad na lumapit sa ama si Happy.
"Daddy..." hinawakan ni Happy ang kamay ng ama, "how are you feeling?"
Her father manage a smile. "I feel alive, Princess. Don't worry about your old
man... i'll live."
Happy nodded with tears in her eyes, "you scared me."
"I know and i'm sorry."
Hinalikan ni Happy ang pisngi ng ama saka maingat nitong niyakap ito.
"Thank you..." sabi sa seryosong boses, "for saving my twin. I owe you."
"No, you don't..." sagot nito, "after what i've done to Cassie— it's the least I
could do. I can't let you lose a love one again if I can do something about it. And
my daughter, Lucky, she will not recover if she lost Blake. And Happy will be
devastated if she sees you devastated so it's better me than him."
Hearing his reason, he can't help but respect the old man. Dominick Quinn knew his
mistake and he wants to make up for it. Even of it costs him his life.
"Thank you... Dad." He said earnestly.
Ngumiti ang ama ni Happy, "ang tagal ko ring hinintay na tawagin mo akong ganun."
Napailing ito, "you take care of my daughter, okay?"
"Dad, i'm right here." Natatawang sabi ni Happy, "at inaalagaan naman ako ni Blaze.
Hindi mo na kailangang sabihin 'yon sa kaniya. He had been a good husband to me.
Don't worry."
Tumingin sa kaniya ang ama ni Happy. "You know why i'm not mad at you when you
walked out on my daughter?"
"Dahil may kasalanan ka sakin?" Sagot niya ng deretso.
Natatawang umiling ang ama ni Happy. "No. Because I know you love her. That's why.
You were just in pain— that's all. But I know your love for my daughter is still
intact. But please, don't do it again. I'll kill you the next time you made her
cry. And i'm not kidding."
"Yes, Dad." Blaze looked at Happy and smiled. "I love your daughter... so much."
Happy looked at him and smiled, "I love you too, Blazey."
Blaze didn't know why his eyes watered hearing his wife say those words to him.
"Fuck..." pasimple siyang tumalikod para itago ang panunubig ng mga mata niya.
Tumingin siya sa kisame at mabilis na ikinurap-kurap ang mata para hindi malaglag
ang mga luha do'n bago humarap ulit sa mag-ama. "So, ahm... feeling better, Dad?"
Tumawa lang ang ama ni Happy saka tinapik ang balikat ng asawa niya. "Go... be with
your big baby. I'm okay. Gusto kong makausap si Henreitta." Tumingin ito sa labas
ng ICU at ngumiti sa ginang na naroon. "I miss her."
Hinalikan ito ni Happy sa nuo saka nagpaalam. At sa pagkakataong 'yon, hindi siya
ang umabot sa kamay ng asawa para pagsiklopin ang kamay nila. Ang asawa niya mismo
ang gumawa niyon na ikinasaya niya.
Nang makalabas sila ng ICU, tinungo nila ang rooftop kung nasaan ang Helicopter na
sasakyan nila pauwi sa mansiyon ng mga Quinn.
The inside of the Helicopter was soundproof so they can talk and hear freely.
"Baby?"
"Hmm?"
"I love you."
She faced him. "I love you too."
Hinaplos niya ang pisngi nito, "okay na tayo? You won't distance yourself from me
anymore?"
Umiling ito saka ginawaran siya ng halik sa mga labi. "You were amazing these past
few days. Thank you... for everything. Salamat kasi hindi ka nagalit sakin o nainis
o nagsawa sa tuwing sinasabihan mo ako ng I love you at hindi kita sinasagot. I'm
sorry sa lahat ng sakit na naidulot ko sayo."
Umiling siya. "No... don't say sorry for that. I deserved it. Though I have one
request?"
"What?"
"Call me Blazey again? I missed it."
Happy smiled, "how about ma'bitch, don't you miss it?"
Blaze chuckled. "Not really. I like Blazey more."
Natawa ang asawa niya saka hinalikan na naman siya sa mga labi at nang maghiwalay
ang mga labi nila, pinakatitigan siya nito bago malambing na nagsalita.
"Blazey?"
His heart beats faster than normal. "Y-yes?"
"I love you." She said softly, with so much sincerity and love. "And I know you
miss me, because I do too. So how about we spend our day with each other? Just the
two of us?"
Malapad siyang napangiti. "I like that. So much!"

Blaze claimed his wife's lips and she automatically kissed him back. Yumakap ito sa
leeg niya at lumaban ng mapusok na halikan. Hindi niya mapigilang hindi haplusin
ang katawan ng asawa habang nag-i-espadahan ang dila nilang dalawa at nang sipsipin
niya ang labi nito, bahagyan itong napaungol.
Blaze didn't care if they're in the Helicopter. The Helicopter is design

differently from the usual Helicopter. There's a wall in between the pilot and the
passenger, and the only thing that connects the two is the intercom.
Maririnig nila ang piloto pero sila na nasa passenger side, hindi sila maririnig
hanggang hindi nila pinipindot ang microphone para kausapin ang piloto sa kabilang
panig.
"Uhm..." Malakas na ungol ni Happy ng bumaba ang kamay niya sa hita nito at sinalat
niya ang pagkababaë nito at ipinasok ang daliri sa loob nito. "Blazey— ohhh, Oh..."
Napahawak ang asawa niya sa kamay niyang nasa loob ng pagkababae nito habang naka-
arko ang katawan nito at gumagalaw ang balakang para salubungin ang galaw ng daliri
niya.
Seeing his wife with lustful face as she looked into his eyes, it's making him hard
and erêct. It's making his body burn.
Mas binilisan pa niya lalo ang paglalabas-masok sa daliri niya sa loob nito at
kahit panay ang daing ng asawa, hindi nito inalis ang tingin sa kaniya.
Her face full of lust, her eyes that's full of desire and her parted lips that
feels like she wanted more — he knew she wanted more ... he can see all that and he
can't take it anymore!
Siguro dahil sabik na sabik siya sa asawa niya, giniya niya ito paharap, paupo sa
mga hita niya at itinaas niya ang laylayan ng suot nitong pencil-cut dress saka
pinunit niya ang pänty nito, binuksan ang butones ng pantalon at inilabas ang nag-
uumigting na pagkalalaki at walang sabi-sabing ipinasok niya sa loob nito ang
kahaban niya.
"Uhm!" Happy moaned.
She was already wet for him. He can feel her wetness coating his length, making him
harder than he already is.
"Oh!" Nakaawang ang labi na napapikit si Blaze ng maramdaman ang init ng kaibuturan
ng asawa. "Fuck..." he hissed at the sensation and pleasure that engulfed him.
"Fück... i miss you so much, baby— oh, fuck! You feel so good..."
Dumiin ang kamay ni Happy sa bubong ng helicopter habang umiindayog sa ibabaw niya.
"Oh... oh! Oh! Uhm!"
Hinawakan niya ang balakang nito at iginiya ito sa bilis na gusto niya na kaagad
naman nitong ginawa habang hinahalikan niya ito sa leeg patungong tainga kung saan
dinilan niya ang tainga nito at kinagat-kahat.
At nang manggigil, yumakap siya sa katawan ng asawa habang gumigiling ang balakang
nito sa ibabaw niya at kinagat niya ang dibdib nito mula sa labas ng damit nito at
minasahe 'yon.
"That... baby— fück me!" He groaned in pleasure.
"Ohh! Oh!" Ungol ng asawa niya habang lumalabas st pumapasok ang pagkalalaki niya
sa pagkababae. Ito.
In and out. Up and down.
Umuungol sila nang sabay hanggang sa magtagpo na naman ang mga labi nilang dalawa
at mapusok na naghalik.
Naririnig niya ang pilotong nagsasalita kung maayos lang ba sila sa loob o kung
gumagalaw ba sila dahil bahagyang umuuga ang sinasakyan pero pareho silang walang
pakialam ni Happy na mainit na nagtatalik at nagkakagatan ng labi at nagsisipsipan
ng dila.
"Oh! Baby! Fûck!" Hindi mapigilan ni Blaze ang magmura ng mas binilisan pa ni Happy
ang paggalaw sa ibabaw niya. "Fûck— oh! Do that! Fück!"
His wife was clenching her vagina walls making him hissed in pleasure at every in
and out of his lenght inside her "Fuck!"
She was clenching her walls as she ride him up and down. And Blaze was also
thrusting his hips, mimicking the rhythmic movement of Happy's hips.
"Ohh... Uhm! Blaze— oh!" Mas lalong bumilis ang galaw nito at bumabaon ng sagad ang
kahabaan niya sa loob nito. "Oh... Baby..."
"Oh— baby! Uhm! Fûck me... Come on, fück me! Harder, baby... fück!"
Nakadiin pa rin ang mga palad ni Happy sa bubong ng helicopter habang nagtataas-
baba ang katawan sa ibabaw niya habang pinagpapawisan at hinihingal katulad niya.
Blaze claimed his wife's lips again as she rode him hard and fast. Bumaba ang mga
labi niya sa baba nito, pababa sa leeg at kinagat-kagat ang balat nito do'n.
"Blaze— i'm coming..." wala na ang palad nito sa bubong, nasa buhok na niya ang
kamay nito at nakasabunot do'n habang nasa leeg nito ang mga labi niya. "Ohh...
Blazey— oh! Uhm! Ah!"
Their body rocked back and forth as they made love to reach the climax, shaking the
Helicopter a little. Malakas na umuungol si Happy habang nakayakap ito ng mahigpit
sa kaniya na parang gigil na gigil at umaarko ang katawan.
Naramdaman niyang nilabasan na ang asawa dahil mas lalong nabasa ang loob ng
pagkababae nito at malakas na napaungol at napaliyad pero hindi ito tumigil hanggat
hindi napupuno ng katas niy ang loob nito.
"Ohh... fûck!" He hissed and sucked and bit Happy's neck when he exploded inside
his wife.
"Ohh...." Mahina namang daing nang asawa niya ng labasan siya pagkatapos ay
isinubsob nito ang mukha sa balikat niya. "Oh... that was good. I miss that."
"Hmm-mm..." he hummed and kissed her neck, "I think we caused a Helicopter
turbulence."
Natatawang inabot ng kamay ni Happy ang microphone ng Intercom saka ini-on

nagsalita, "sorry... we were just busy."
"Are you okay, Mr. And Mrs. Vitale? The Helicopter was shaking a little. I
apologise for not being a good pilot."
Blaze grinned naughtily at his wife. "It's okay. We're more than okay. Are we home
yet?"
"Close, Sir." Sagot ng Piloto.
"Thanks."
Ini-off ni Happy ang microphone ng intercom saka bumalik ng pagkakaupo sa mga hita
niya.
Ito na ang nagpasok ng pagkalalaki niya sa loob ng pantalon niya at nag-zipper saka
nag-butones niyon.
"Hmm..." he kissed his wife's lips. "Hmm... uhm..."
Naghalikan na naman sila ng asawa ng mapusok hanggang sa sapuin niya ang dibdib
nito at pinisil 'yon.
"Uhm..." daing ng asawa niya habang sinisipsip ang labi niya.
Pregnant hormones. He doesn't like it when Happy was angry at him, but now, he's
starting to like those hormones.
Blaze groaned in disappointment when they needed to stop kissing each other because
they have finally landed.
Ibinulsa niya ang pinunit niyang underwear ng asawa saka pinangko ito ng makababa
sila ng Helicopter hanggang sa bahay.
Nang maka-pasok sila, nasa salas si Kane at nanonood ng Tom and Jerry.
Kane is not allowed go out and fight. He's still recovering and Happy won't let
him.
"Hey, Mom..." anito kay Happy ng makita sila nitong pumasok. "How's Master
Dominick?"
He knew that Happy felt uncomfortable for having no underwear in front of other
people. Kaya naman bumulong siya sa tainga nito.
"Go and change." Aniya sa asawa, "ako na ang kakausap sa kaniya."
Kinurot siya nito sa tagiliran. "Bakit mo naman kasi pinunit? And shit,
nanglalagkit ang ano ko."
"Sinabik mo ako e." He kissed Happy's lips, "I love you." He kissed her again, "I
love you so much, my baby. I love you... so so much!"
Natawang napailing nalang ang asawa saka nagpaalam kay Kane na magbibihis lang.
Siya naman ay lumapit at namulsa saka lumapit kay Kane.
"Dad is awake. Ikaw?" Tanong niya kay Kane saka umupo sa pang-isahang sofa. "How
are you feeling since i clean your wound this morning?"
"I'm feeling better than yesterday." Kane said, "though I want to be out there—
fighting." He looked at him pleadingly, "please talk to Mom. I can't stay here
knowing that someone wants to hurt her. Please? Talk to her."
Napatitig si Blaze kay Kane. He's like a kid asking his father— him— to talk to his
mother to make him do what he wants and for some reason, it doesn't feel awkward.
Kane is a kid in his eyes. And now, seeing his full face without a mask since he
came here in Pennsylvania, he has a strong urge to protect this kid because that
scar in his face, it angers him that someone did it to him and he would never let
anyone do that to him again. Alam niyang kaya nitong protektahan ang sarili pero
gusto pa rin niya itong protektahan.
"Kailangan mong magpahinga." Aniya kay Kane, "siguro kapag naghilom na talaga ang
sugat mo. And you know your Mom, she's hard headed. Tatamaan tayong dalawa sa
kaniya kapag nagpumilit tayo. Do you want me to sleep outside the room?"
Kaagad namang umiling si Kane. "No. Of course not. It'll be uncomfortable for you."
"Precisely." Tumango siya, "your Mom will kick our asses if we try to force her to
let you get out of here and fight. Hanggat hindi ka tuluyang gumagaling, wala
tayong magagawa."
"But you're her husband." May diing sabi ni Kane sa kaniya na para bang may
kapangyarihan 'yon sa asawa niya, "can't you change her mind?"
Blaze sighed heavily, "Kane, you might not understand me now but trust me when I
say this... if ever I talk to Happy and it's gonna be an argument and if— just if—
if I win the argument, I will be sleeping outside the room."
"Can't you sleep outside the room for me, your highness? The sofa here in the
living room is very comfortable."
Napangiwi siya sa tanong ni Kane, "buddy, nagkakabati palang kami ng Mommy mo. I
want to be with her tonight and then tomorrow."
"Then talk to her tomorrow." Ani Kane na pinipilit talaga. "Mahal ka naman ni Mom.
Sabi ni Lyf kapag mahal daw hindi basta-basta nagagalit."
Blaze took a deep breath. Hindi niya alam kung paano siya magpapaliwanag kay Kane.
"How about this, I will try but i'm not promising."
Kane nodded. "That's good enough." Then he pointed the TV, "I like Mr. Bean and Tom
and Jerry now. I don't like Oggy and the cockroaches."
"Good." He tsked, "those cockroaches are mean son of bitches."
Kane nodded in agreement. "Yeah. At least Jerry only gets mad when provoked."
"Yeah." He agreed then asked, "kumain ka na?"
Umiling si Kane. "I was waiting for Mom. And their chef is off, kaya walang
pagkain."
"Oh." Napahawak siya sa tiyan, "gutom na rin ako."
Kane looked at him. "But you don't know how to cook."
"I'll try?"
Kane smiled. "Okay."
Sabay silang pumunta ni Kane sa kusina at naghugas muna siya ng kamay bago
sinubukang magluto.
Fifteen minutes later, their stomach are still growling in hunger.
Pareho silang naupo sa magkatabing stool ng island counter at nangalumbaba.
"Sorry, buddy," aniya kay Kane, "I can't really cook."
Kane sighed. "Magpaluto kaya tayo kay Mom? Pero ikaw ang magsabi sa kaniya kasi
ikaw naman ang asawa niya."
"She's tired." Kaagad niyang sabi, "I don't want to push it. And she's pregnant so
her mood swings are scary. Ikaw ang magsabi, Mommy mo diba?"
"Magsabi ng?" Tanong ni Happy ng kapapasok lang ng kusina. "Ano 'yon?"
Kane looked at Happy with sad eyes. "His highness and i... we're hungry."
"Ganun ba?" Tumungo sa likuran niya ang asawa saka ginulo ang buhok ni Kane at
hinalikan naman siya sa leeg, "anong gusto niyong kainin? Where are the maids?"
"You sent them home remember?" Patanong na sabi ni Kane, "ayaw mong madamay sila sa
gulo kaya pinaalis mo pagkatapos nang nangyari kay Master Dominick at pina-
protektahan mo."
"Oo nga pala." Niyakap siya nito mula sa likuran at naamoy niya ang mabango nitong
halimuyak at mabangong hininga. "Anong gusto niyong kainin?"
Blaze can't stop himself, he turns around on his seat to kiss his baby.
Happy automatically kissed him back but quickly pulled away. "Magluluto na ako.
Baka matagalan nga lang, doon muna kayo sa salas."
Sabay silang umiling ni Kane at sumagot ng "we'll wait."
"Okay." Happy smiled before preparing all the ingredients.
Pinapanood lang nila ito habang nagluluto at paminsan-minsan ay kumakanta ng

mahina. Tatlong putahe ang niluluto nito ng sabay-sabay at nakamasid lang sila ni
Kane sa asawa niya.
An hour later, they're already salivating at the smell surrounding the whole
kitchen. Napapalunok nalang sila ni Kane habang naaamoy ang niluluto ni Happy.
Finally! After nearly two hours! The food was served.
"Pork-Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut." Inilapag nito iyon na may kasamang

beer, "mas masarap 'to kapag may kasamang beer. And—" kinuha nito ang isa pang
putahe na niluto nito at inilapag sa harapan nila ni Kane na takam na takam nang
ubusin 'yon lahat, "Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops." Anito saka may inilapag na bowl of
soup— tag isa sila ni Kane— sa harapan nila. "And Amish chicken cork soup." She
grinned. "Enjoy."
"Woah..." Kane gulped, "mukhang masarap."
"It is. Now, dig in."
Hindi na kailangan pa nilang sabihan ulit. Mabilis silang kumain ni Kane dahil
gutom na gutom na sila. Samantalang si Happy ay soup lang ang kinakain.
"Ayaw mo?" Turo niya sa mga niluto nito.
Umiling ito. "The soup will do."
Blaze nodded and continued eating with a cold beer and it was heaven. Napaka-
suwerte talaga niya at magaling magluto ang asawa niya. Pinagpala siya sa lahat na
napakasarap nitong magluto.
It took Happy nearly two hours to cook but less than thirty minutes to be eaten.
And of course, they clean the dishes.
Kane cleaned the plates and utensils while he cleaned the pans and the casserole
pots that were used. Pero kahit ginawa nila iyon, busog na busog pa rin sila ni
Kane na nakuha pa nilang dumighay ulit.
"It's late." Ani Happy nang matapos silang maglinis, "matulog ka na, Kane. Para
gumaling ka na kaagad. Hindi kita pipigilang lumabas, ang importante lang sakin ay
maayos na ang lagay mo bago ka makipaglaban ulit."
Kane nodded. "Good night."
"Good night." Niyakap ito ni Happy, "nakakatulog ka naman ba ng maayos sa kuwarto

mo?"
Tumango si Kane. "Yes. I'm getting used to the soft mattress now and the very
comfortable cover."
"That's good." Tinapik ni Happy ang balikat ni Kane, "sige na, matulog ka na."
Tumango si Kane at nag-good night sa kaniya bago umalis ng kusina.
Then Happy faced him. "And you... you need to rest. Alam kong wala kang maayos na
tulog sa kakabantay kay Daddy dahil hindi ako puwedeng magpuyat."
"I'm fine—"
Pinaningkitan siya nito ng mga mata.
He smiled. "Okay. Love you."
"Sige na, mauna ka na sa kuwarto." Anito, "I have to call someone before going to
bed."
"Okay." He kissed her lips, "hihintayin kita."
Iniwan na ni Blaze sa kusina si Happy, alam niyang makikipag-usap ulit ito sa ibang
Arkhon para sa nagaganap na giyera laban sa Triad.
Blaze went to their room and took a long cold shower. Thank God winter is finally
over. He hates cold.
Nang makalabas siya ng banyo at nakapagbihis ng sweat pants at puting tshirt, saka
lang pumasok sa kuwarto si Happy na mukhang problemado.
"Hey..." sinalubong niya ito, "you look stressed."
"We have thirty casualties." She sighed heavily, "I feel so bad."
"It's part of war."

"I know... but... I still feel so bad for their families and friends."
His baby is really soft hearted in situations like this.
Hinalikan niya ito sa nuo, "gusto mo bang alisin ko ang stress mo?"
Nilampasan siya ito at pabagsak na na-upo sa gilid ng kama. "How? I feel so so

bad."
Tumikhim siya saka tumayo sa harapan nito, "I hope this will make you feel better."
Nagtatanong na tumingin sa kaniya si Happy.
Blaze just smiled as he started stripping of his shirt while slowly waving his
body. His eyes held hers as he started slowly grinding his waist while strip-
teasing his wife who's now smiling at what he's doing.
He doesn't dance, but he moved his body seductively as he stripped and erotically
dance for his wife... magic mike style.
🔥🔥🔥
~ Happy Reading 😍😘😘😘
CHAPTER 54
HAPPY PURRED like a cat as she stretched her arms and body. Kagiging lang niya pero
kaagad na hinanap ng isip niya ang asawa. She opened her eyes and saw her husband
sleeping peacefully beside her, his arm draped over her waist and his other arm was
her pillow.
Gumuhit ang mga ngiti sa labi ni Happy ng maalala ang ginawa ng asawa niya kagabi.
He was sexy alright. Naniwala pa naman siyang hindi ito marunong sumayaw dahil 'yon
ang sabi nito pero malambot ang katawan nito at nakapa-senswal nitong gumalaw.
He was good at teasing and stripping and just downright hot and gorgeous last
night. He was more than a 'magic mike', he was burning hot and wild. Pagkatapos
siya nitong sayawan ay paulit-ulit siya nitong inangkin ng walang kapaguran at
nagpaubaya naman siya.
It's been too long since she was intimate with her husband. Gusto niya ang mga
yapos at halik nito sa katawan niya, gusto niya ang pagpapaligaya nito sa kaniya at
ang walang kapaguran nitong pagsamba sa pagkababae niya.
She was begging him to stop last night— stop from eating him, but no, he was
sucking and licking her wetness and core for an hour, rendering her capability to
even move a muscle on her legs.
She was drained.
Blaze took her from behind a couple of times, and she rode him afterwards and
spooning and standing and a lot more positions than she can count.
It was like they're making love for the first time— but gone the pain. Only
pleasure. It just feel like the first time because Blaze was insatiable. Maybe
because he missed her. At pareho silang sabik sa isa't-isa kaya nakatulog sila
magmamadaling araw na.
There's a slight pain on her vagina, it feels sore, but she still enjoyed it.
Umangat ang kamay ni Happy saka hinaplos ang pisngi ng asawa, pababa sa mga labi
nito, patungong leeg at dibdib.
Sa mga dulo ng daliri niya, nararamdaman niya ang mga pilat nito na natatakpan lang
ng tattoo. Hinaplos niya iyon, lahat ng nadadaanang tattoo ng daliri niya ay
pinakakatitigan niya at binabasa kung mga salita 'yon.
Until her fingertips reached his abdomen. There were words there, small, can only
be seen up close and focused.
It's her name. 'Happy Aravena Quinn'.
Her heart swell in happiness as she frowned. "Ilang tattoo ba mayroon sa katawan mo
na para sa akin?"
"Look closely."
Hindi na siya nagulat nang marinig ang boses ng asawa niya. Alam niyang madali lang
itong magising.
She looked up at him, "may i?"
She looked up at him, "may i?"
Blaze nodded. "My body is yours, baby. Go on."
Happy smiled as her hands travels down and because he's naked, her hands were free
to wander.
Inalis niya ang kumot na nakatakip sa katawan habang sinusuri ang bawat parte ng
katawan nito.
Just above her name was the words 'owned by' and then her name.
It made her smile and looked at Blaze's face.
"You love too much." She can feel it. "I am right?"
Blaze nodder, "this is how I love, baby, I give my all."
Her face softened. She know. "Thank you."
He smiled. "I don't want a thank you, I want an I love you too."
Mahina siyang natawa. "I love you, Blazey."
His smile widens as she return to what she was doing. Caressing his skin and
admiring his tattoo.
Tumigil sa pagbaba ang kamay niya kapagkuwan ng nasa pagkalalaki na nito 'yon.
Nararamdaman na nang daliri niya ang hindi kahabaan nitong buhok sa itaas ng
pagkalalaki nito. Napalunok siya babang tinititigan ang buhay na buhay nitong
kahabaan.
Happy bit her lower lip that wanted to touch her husband's erect length. Parang
gusto niyang halikan iyon. It's always Blaze who's pleasuring her and eating her.
Wala pa siyang ginagawa para ito naman ang paligayahin niya sa ganung bagay.
She's always on the accepting end.
"Baby... don't torture me, please." Blaze groaned.
"Sorry." Maingat siyang bumangon saka ang likod naman nito ang tiningnan niya.
Lots of tattoos as well. At ang mga sinabi nitong tattoo na para sa kaniya ay
naroon nga. Napangiti nalang siya nang ilang beses na nabasa ang pangalan niya sa
likod nito. It's either Happy Quinn or Happiness Vitale.
Kinagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi para pigilan ang kilig na nararamdaman.
Hindi niya napigilang halikan ang mga tattoo nito na para sa kaniya na mahinang
nagpapadaing sa asawa niya. He even has the infinity design tattoo on the back of
his shoulder but instead of lines connecting, it was their names. Blaze and Happy
connected through infinity design.
Mahigpit niyang niyakap ang asawa mula sa likuran saka hinalik-halikan ito sa leeg
saka bumulong siya. "I love you, Blazey. I love you so much."
Tumagilid si Blaze, paharap sa kaniya saka niyakap siya ng mahigpit at isinubsob

nito ang mukha sa leeg niya at kinagat-kagat ang balat niya do'n na ikinatawa niya
dahil nakikiliti siya.
"Stop biting me." Natatawa niyang sabi, "I have so many kiss marks on my neck
because of you."
Tumawa lang ang asawa niya at hindi nakinig sa kaniya.
Mukhang turtle neck na naman mamaya ang isusuot niya. But the winter is nearly
over!
"Maligo ka na." Sabi niya sa asawa, "go. Ang baho mo."
Kaagad namang tumigil si Blaze sa ginagawa sa kaniya saka inamoy ang sarili. "Hindi
naman, ah."
"Basta maligo ka na."
Blaze sighed. "Oo na. Pasalamat ka buntis ka, kung hindi mamaya na ako maliligo."
Natawa siya sa asawa saka sumunod dito ang tingin niya habang umaalis ito ng kama
at hubo't-hubad na naglakad patungong banyo.
Muscles in right places. I'm so lucky to have a yummy husband!
Napailing nalang si Happy sa naiisip. I'm blaming it on the hormones.
Mabilis niyang inabot ang cellphone na nasa bedside table saka nag-search at
nagbasa ng article para sa plano niyang gawin sa asawa niya.
Naka-anim din siyang article bago lumabas si Blaze ng banyo na tanging tuwalyang
nakatapi lang sa beywang nito ang tumatakip sa kahubdan nito.
There are even droplets of water falling from his hair down to his shoulder and he
looks sexy as hell!
Kaagad siyang umupo sa gilid ng kama, wala rin siyang saplot ni isa. "Blazey, come
here."
Napatigil sa pagpasok sa walk-in closet ang asawa niya ng marinig siya nito. And he
looks clueless as he walk towards her.
Tumigil ito sa harapan niya. "You need anything—"
"Lapit ka pa." ungot niya.
Blaze steps closer.
"Closer."
Humakbang ulit si Blaze, sobrang lapit na nito sa kaniya.
"You need anything, baby?" He asked.
She looked up at him, "I need you to stay put and don't move okay?"
She smiled. "I'm gonna eat you."
"Oh." A naughty smile stretched on Blaze's lips, "go on... i'm yours."
Bumaba ang tingin niya sa dibdib nito, pababa sa puson kung saan natatakpan iyon ng
tuwalya.
Dahan-dahan niyang inalis ang pagkakaipit ng tuwalya at kaagad iyong bumagsak sa

sahig.
Happy gulped when she saw his length. Hard and erect. Napalunok siya ulit ng
hawakan iyon ni Blaze at parang iniu-umang sa bibig niya.
"Go on... have a taste." His voice was low and sexy.
Oh, shit! She feels so hot.
Sinaulo niya lahat ng nabasa niya sa article bago inilapit ang bibig sa dulo ng
kahabaan ng asawa saka inilabas ang dila niya ng kaunti at dinilaan ang munting
hiwa do'n.
He tasted like soap and skin.
Blaze hissed. "Fuck..."
Dinilaan lang muna niya ang dulo bago pinagalaw ang dila paikot sa ulo ng
pagkalalaki nito.
"Fuck!" Blaze hissed again.
And her tongue slowly encircled around his length, his erection was also slowly
filling her mouth. His sëx was stretching her mouth because he was big and long but
her tongue continued to swirl around his erection making him moan loudly.
"Baby—oh, god..."
Happy was slowly moving her mouth while moving her tongue on a circular motion.
Blaze was moaning and the next he knew, his hand was on her head and guiding her
mouth how fast and deep he wants it.
Hinayaan lang niya ang asawa na igiya ang ulo niya. She focused on licking and
sucking and licking again.
"Ahh.... Fuck! Baby... fuck..."
Iniluwa ni Happy ang kahabaan ng asawa saka naglandas ang labi niya patungo sa
ibaba ng pagkalalaki nito. She immediately started licking his balls and nipped
it's skin and playing it inside her mouth.
"Fuck!"
Nang magsawa sa ginagawa niya, bumalik siya sa kahabaan ng asawa at iyon naman at
sinipsip at dinilaan niya. At nang tiningala niya si Blaze habang nasa loob ng
bibig niya ang kahabaan nito, nakapikit ang mga mata nito, kagat ang pang-ibabang
labi at bakas ang pagnanasa at sarap sa mukha nito.
That's her expression when he was eating her.
Mas binilisan pa niya lalo ang paggalaw ng bibig niya habang umiikot na parang sawa
ang dila niya habang ang kamay niya ay nilalaro ang dalawa nitong bilog na mas
lalong ikinabaliw ng asawa niya.
Blaze was now moving his hips to f—k her mouth. He was groaning and moaning and
calling her name.
"Fuck! Fuck— pull away, baby! Pull away—oh! I'm coming!"
Happy didn't listen. She continued sucking him.
Parang wala na sa sarili si Blaze habang ito na ang naglalabas masok ng kahabaan
nito sa loob ng bibig niya, sagad na sagad 'yon hanggang sa sumabog ang katas nito
sa loob niya.
"Ohh! Fuck!" Blaze hissed as he continued moving inside her mouth as he keeps on
spurting inside her.
So many. Her mouth is full.
Hinihingal na bumaba ang tingin sa kaniya ni Blaze at nanlaki ang mga mata nito ng
ma-realized sa loob ito ng bibig niya nilabasan.
Mabilis nitong pinulot ang tuwalya na nasa sahig saka inilapit iyon sa bibig niya.
"I'm so sorry, baby." Anito sa nagsisisi na boses, "spit it out."
Kaagad naman siyang sumunod saka tumayo, "maglilinis lang ako."
Pumasok siya ng banyo at kaagad na nagmumog at nag-tooth-brush bago naligo. Naka

roba siya ng lumabas ng banyo at pumasok ng closet. At dahil may salamin sa walk-in
closet niya, nakita niya ang maraming kiss mark sa leeg niya.
"Jesus Christ..." mahina niyang sambit saka pinili ang turtle neck na blouse saka
simpleng denim jeans at doon na nagbihis sa loob bago lumabas.
Nang makalabas siya, naabutan niyang nakahiga si Blaze sa kama at tinititigan ang
walang tattoo na pulsuhan nito. At nang makita siya nito, kaagad itong nagtanong.
"Naaalala mo pa ba 'yong panaginip mo na ayaw mong sabihin sakin nang buo?"
Pinakita nito sa kaniya ang blangkong pulsuhan nito, "sabi mo may nakasulat na dito
sa panaginip mo. What was it?"
Her cheeks burned. "It's assuming and embarrassing."
"That's okay." Bumangon ito saka yumakap sa beywang niya, "come on, baby, tell me.
Asawa mo na ako."
"Fine." Happy took a deep breath. "It's Happy's Big baby."
"Oh. He smiled, "maybe I should tattoo it—"
"No." Pigil niya sa asawa. "Don't. I-tattoo mo riyan kung anong gusto mo, hindi
dahil sinabi ko o nasa panaginip ko."
"Okay." Nakangiting sabi ni Blaze.
Tumayo ito at akmang hahalikan siya ng may kumatok sa pinto ng kuwarto nila.
"Your highness? Mom?"
It was Kane.
Bumitaw sa kaniya si Blaze para pagbuksan si Kane. "Buddy... need anything?"
"Can I come in?" Tanong ni Kane.
Blaze nodded and let Kane steps inside the room.
Kane's eyes instantly seek here, "Mom, lunch is ready."
"You cooked?" Hindi niya makapaniwalang tanong.
Kane shook his head. "King did. Umuwi siya kaninang madaling araw."
"Oh. Okay. Thanks."
Nang lumabas si Kane, lumabas na rin sila ni Blaze na kaagad na pumulupot ang mga
braso sa beywang niya habang naglalakad sila.
Natawa nalang siya habang panay ang halik sa leeg nito.
"Good afternoon, your highnesses!" Bati sa kanila ni King na naghahain sa mess

katulong si Yrozz, Lyf at Deth. "Let's eat."
Magkatabi silang naupo sa hapag-kainan ni Blaze, habang katabi niya si Kane na

katabi naman si King. Sa kabilang panig naman ay pinapagitnaan ng magkapatid si
Yrozz.
"Let's pray?" Lyf asked.
Napangiti siya kay Lyf at nakita nito 'yon.
"What?" Lyf asked while smiling back, "Dad taught us to kill but Mom taught us to
pray."
Happy nodded. "I'm glad. Dad taught me both."

Lyf looked at Kane. "You pray, bratishka."
Kane stilled before shaking his head. "I, ahm," sumulyap ito sa kaniya. "I d—don't
know how."
Lyf gestured Kane to follow him. "I'll teach you."
Deth clasped his hands, "do this and be sincere. That's the main key."
Sumunod naman si Kane at ganun din sila.
Lyf lead the prayer while Kane followed.
"Bless us, oh, lord," ani Lyf.
"Bless us, oh, lord." Kane mimicked.
"And these, thy gifts," si Lyf. "Which we are about to receive from thy bounty."
"And these, thy gifts," Kane spoke after Lyf. "Which we are about to receive from
thy bounty."
"Through Christ, our lord, Amen." Lyf ended.
"Through Christ, our lord, Amen." Kane ended it as well then he looked at all of
them. "Can we eat now?"
Natawang tumango si Deth, "dig in, bratishka."
"Always say the prayer before every meal." Bilin ni Lyf kay Kane, "so that our food
will fuel our bodies to be energized so that we'll be able to do our job properly
and safely."
Hearing Lyf say those words, it softened her heart. "Thank you for that."
Lyf nodded and started eating. Siya naman ay nilagyan nang pagkain ang asawa
kapagkuwan ay si Kane naman.
"Thanks." Sabay sabi ng dalawa sa kaniya.
Ngumiti lang siya saka kumain.
Nang makita kapagkuwan na lahat ay maganag kumakain, tumayo siya para ikuha ng beer
ang mga ito. They have a stack of beers on the fridge because of her Dad who likes
beer and rum, mixed.
At dahil mga lalaki ang kasama niya, nilagyan niya ng tigdadalawa ang bawat isa.
"Thanks, Boss." Ani Yrozz at Lyf.
"Thanks, My Lady." Ani Deth.
"Thank you, Young Miss." Ani King.
"Thank you, Mom." Kane smiled.
"Thank you, baby." Ani Blaze na may kasamang kindat at flying kiss.
Napailing nalang siya at bumalik sa pagkain niya.
Nang matapos silang kumain, tulong-tulong ang mga itong naghugas kasi pina-uwi niya
ang kasambahay nila saka nag-nag-usap-usap sila kapagkuwann
"Okay..." si Yrozz ang nagbukas ng usapin. "Let's talk about the Triad—"
"Can we not talk about them?" Puno ng frustrasyon ang boses ni King, "i'm so tired
of hearing their name. Can we spend this day without talking about war? We're all
here for a reason— and that's to freaking rest."
Tumango siya bilang pagsang-ayon. "We rest for today, tomorrow, we go to war
again."
"Thank you, Young Miss." Then King added, "by the way, Master Dominick told me to
not let you visit him today. Lady Henreitta will take care of him and he said that
he's in good hands."
Ang Daddy talaga niya. "Hindi na niya ako mapipigilang bisitahin siya bukas."
Kapagkuwan ay tumayo siya at humarap sa lahat, "so... what do you all want to do
today?"
Nagtaas ng kamay si Lyf, "i'd say hire a stripper but you'll gut me open, so,
cards?"
"I like cards." Segunda ni Deth.
"Me too." Sabad ni Yrozz.
Nakangiwing ngumiti si King habang pasimpleng tinuturo siya, "Young Miss hates
gambling."
"Oh," sabay-sabay na sabi ng tatlo.
Tumaas ang kilay niya, "you wants to play cards? Get out of here."
Walang umimik sa lima.
She smiled. "Thank you, next idea please."
"Charade?" Kane suggested. "I saw it on TV. It looks fun and the host said it's a
family game."
"We're seven." Ani Lyf, "so the host is King?"
"Fuck you." King grunted.
"I'll do it." Boluntaryo niya. "So... how are we gonna do it? Pictures or Gestures
—"
"Gestures." Ani Kane na naman. "One of the team members will move his body to
explain and his teammates will guess the answer."
"General or we have a theme?" Blaze asked.
"Movies." Yrozz suggested. "It's gonna be fun."
"Okay." She smiled and clasped her hand in excitement. "Let's move to the living
room to blow off some steam."
Nang makarating sila sa salas, tamang-tama na may kumatok sa pinto ng bahay.
Everyone immediately pulled their guns out and pointed it at the door.
"I'll check." Yrozz said who went to open the door.
Napalitan ang kaba nila ng ngumiti si Yrozz ng mapagbuksan nito kung sino man 'yon.
"It's the motherfuckers." Ani Yrozz saka pinapasok ang Conde, si Niccolo Racini at
Monti Parisi sa loob.
And the introduction begun between the three bosses and her teammates.
"What's with the gathering?" Parisi asked.
"We're playing a game— charade— to blow off some steam." Sagot niyang nakangiti.
"Nice. I'm good at it. Count me in." Ani Parisi.
"Me too." Sabay na sabi ni Racini at ng Conde.
"Okay." Si King ang namagitan at naging pansamantalang tagapag-paliwanag. Gumawa pa

talaga ito ng mga papel na Ido-draw lots kung sino ang nasa Team Happy at Team Sad.
Napailing nalang siya. "Who names a team happy and sad?"
"King." Sagot ng lahat na naroon.
"Whatever." Ani King, "lets just have a draw lots."
Lahat sila at kumuha ng nakatuping papel mula sa bull cap kung saan nilagay ni Kane
ang mga nakatuping papel para sa draw lots.
Team Happy are Blaze, Parisi, Lyf, Deth and Yrozz.
While, Team Sad are Happy, Racini, the Count, King and Kane.
Sinugod siya ng yakap ni Blaze, "baby! Don't leave me in Team Happy! Sa team niyo
ako! Take me! Ayoko sa team namin."
"Traitor!" Yrozz hissed at Blaze. "There's a traitor in our midst!"
Itinulak niya ang asawa pabalik sa team Happy na nasa kabilang panig. "No. You stay
there. We can beat you all."
"You're all going down." Ani Knight na nakangisi.
Racini smirked. "Let's start, motherfuckers."
Masama ang tingin ni Blaze kay King, "ginagago mo kami, King. Bakit lahat ng nasa
team niyo matatalino?"
Lahat nang Team Happy ay masama ang tingin kay Blaze.
"So what are you saying, that we're dumb?" Yrozz asked flatly.
Tinuro naman kaagad ni Blaze si Racini at ang Conde. "Those two are monster
Manipulators!"
"We don't care." Sabad ni Lyf. "We can take them."
Then Kane interject. "Who's our host?"
Tamang-tama naman pumasok sa loob ng bahay ang ama ni Lyf at Deth.
Ngumiti siya. "Si Uncle Vent nalang."
Uncle Vent stilled and looked at them frowning. "What? Did I miss something?"
"Dad, we're playing a game, a charade," paliwanag ni Deth sa ama, "we're blowing
off steam, can you be our host?"
"Host?" Uncle Vent shrugged. "Sure. I was planning to blow off some steam anyways.
Move like an idiot while you do the game to make me laugh, okay?"
"Great." King smiled and he explained the game to their host, "so, ahm, Uncle Vent,
you will think of a movie and you will whisper it to one of the member of Team Sad
or Team Happy then the said member will make gestures to help his or her co-members
guess what movie it is."
Uncle Vent nodded his head, "so it's like a charade— idiot style?"
Nagtawanan sila.
"Okay." Uncle Vent sighed and looked at all of then. "Who's team will go first?"
"Team Sad. Ours." Sagot ni Kane saka tumayo ito. "I volunteer."
"Oh, fuck..." mahinang daing ni King, "we're doomed. The innocent is playing."
Kane smiled as he neared Uncle Vent.
"Master Vent." Anito saka bahagyan pang tumango.
Tumango lang si Uncle Vent saka mahinang ibinulong ang pelikula kay Kane sabay
takip sa bibig nito para hindi mabasa ng mga marurunong magbasa ng labi ang sinabi
nito.
Kane frowned before looking at them. "Sorry... I don't know that movie."
King face palmed.
Happy smiled at Kane, "just try. Move it like you how you understand it."
Kane showed them two fingers.
"Two words." Ani Racini.
Kane nodded before holding an imaginary thing in his hand while crashing it
together with his emotionless face. And then his movement mimics a kid who's
playing a toy.
"Do another movement." Ani Knight na nakangiti na parang alam nito ang sagot. "Come
on. I have an idea."
"Oh, hell..." Yrozz grumbled, "he's not a manipulator for nothing!"

Ngayon naman ay umaaktong nagbabasa na si King, habang bored na bored pa rin ang
mukha nito pagkatapos ay bumalik na naman sa paglalaro.
Knight grinned. "I know that movie. That's Toy Story."
Team Happy looked at Knight, baffled.
"How the fuck did you know that by his idiotic movements?" Parisi asked Knight in
shock.
Knight shrugged boastfully. "That's called talent, bonehead."
Umiling nalang si Parisi saka ito ang tumayo sa grupo nito at itinuro ang mga ka-
grupo, "guess well motherfuckers."
"Nice job." Aniya kay Kane saka ginulo ang buhok nito.
Kane just smiled back.
"Dad." It was Deth, "how did you even know about that movie? That's for kids."
Uncle Vent shook his head and whispered. "So judgemental. Who doesn't like Buzz and
Woody?" He tsked and whispered the movie on Parisi's ear.
Hindi naman makapaniwalang napatitig si Parisi kay Uncle Vent, "how the fuck am I
gonna do that?"
Ngumisi si Uncle Vent. "Good luck."
Apat na daliri ang pinakita ni Parisi sa mga ka-grupo nito.
"Four words." Ani Yrozz na ikinangiti ni Parisi.
Then Monti started thrusting his hips back and forth into the air making them all
laughed.
"You're having sex?" Lyf asked.
Tumango si Monti saka kumimbot-kimbot ito at bumalik na naman sa pag-ulos ng

balakang nito na parang nakikipagtalik nga.
Monti groaned in annoyance. "Fuck it! It's like this!" Monti thrusted his groin
back and forth roughly. "Like that. Come on! Don't you know this?!"
"Sex." Sagot ng asawa niya.
Kaagad na nag thumbs up si Monti kay Blaze. "And this one." Anito.
Monti acted like a girl again. May pa-upo-upo pa itong nalalaman na ikinatatawa
nila. Namumungay pa ang mga nito at parang may kausap saka bumalik na naman sa pag-
ulos ng balakang sa hangin.
"You're disgusting!" Sigaw ni Yrozz.
Mabilis na pinulot ni Monti ang throw pillow at malakas na ibinato kay Yrozz.
"You're a girl!" Hula naman ni Lyf.
Monti showed him middle finger. "Fuck you!"

"Fuck!" Biglang sumigaw si Blaze. "I know that one! I know that one!"
"Blazey, baby?"
Bumaling ang asawa sa kaniya. "Hmm?"
"Do you want to sleep outside our room?"
Mabilis itong umiling. "No."
"Do you still know the answer?" Nakangiti niyang sagot sa asawa.
Mabilis na umiling si Blaze saka tumingin kay Parisi. "I don't know the answer."
"Don't be a pussy!" Parisi hissed at Blaze.
Blaze glared at Parisi. "You are more than a pussy to your wife as well!"
Natigilan si Parisi saka nagkibit-balikat. "True. Okay." He looked at Yrozz,

"anything in that brain of yours?"
"Ahm... Sex and the..." Yrozz frowned then grimaced, "... tantalizing eyes?"
Monti glared at Yrozz. "That's five words!"
"Oh." Yrozz repeated his answer again, "sex and the eyes? Sex and the woman—"
"Oh, fuck!" Lyf hissed, "it's sex and the cit—"
"Times up!" Sigaw ni Uncle Vent na nagpatigil sa pagsasalita ni Lyf, "it's Done."
"Fuck!" Lyf hissed.
Malakas na huminga ng malalim si Monti. "I looked like i'm sexing the air for
nothing!" Sigaw nito sa teammates nito.
"I was closed!" Balik sigaw ni Lyf.
"I don't care!"
"Children." Saway ni Uncle Vent, "it's Sex and the City."
"See! I was right!" Lyf snapped.
"Too late!" Inis na bumalik sa pagkakaupo si Monti.
Napailing si Happy saka siya ang tumayo para sa Team Sad.
Uncle Vent whispered the movie on her ear. Kagad siyang humarap sa team mates niya
na pinakita ang dalawang daliri.
"Two words." Ani Knight.
"Yes." Aniya saka malapad na ngumiti habang sapo ang mukha.
"You're happy." Hula ni Racini.
"Of course, she's happy." Ani Blaze, "she is Happy."

Hindi ito pinansin ng ka-grupo niya.
"You're happy." Ulit ni King.
She nodded while showing them her feat while trying to tap dance.
"Happy feet!" King answered.
Napatalon siya. "Yey!" She grinned while shaking her booty happily. "Two points!
Take that, Team Happy!"
Iminuwestra ni Parisi ang kamay sa Team Sad, "see that? That's coordination!"
Deth sighed before getting up for Team Happy. Nang maibulong dito ng ama ang
pelikula, kaagad itong umakto ng wala man lang pasabi kung ilang salita ang
huhulaan ng mga ito.
"Idiot!" Lyf hissed at his brother, "how many words?"
Deth sighed before showing his two fingers.
"Okay, two words people." Ani Monti na parang excited. "Now act like an oscar
awardee!"
Ipinakita ulit ni Deth ang dalawang daliri saka pinagdikit nito ang dalawang
hintuturo.
"What is that?" Blaze asked.
Deth frustratedly sighed before showing all his ten fingers plus another one
finger.
"Eleven?" Monti guess.
Mabilis na tumango si Deth.
Monti grinned. "Keep moving."
Deth stretched both his hand on the side and waved it.
Team Happy looked at Deth flatly.
"What is that waving thing?" Yrozz asked.
"Are you referring to worms?" Paris asked.
"Many worms?" Lyf looked at his teammates, "is there a movie that has something to
do with eleven worms?"
Deth faced palmed. "I hate this game. This is not stress-free!"
"Eleven Lines?" Parisi guessed.
"Eleven wavy lines?" Yrozz guessed again.
"Eleven super wavy lines?" Ani Blaze.
Deth sighed heavily, "i'm done. Let's just concede!"

"No. Move again!" Pamimilit ni Parisi. "Again."
Bumuntong hininga si Deth saka umakto itong naliligo at lumalangoy.
"Swimming worms?" Yrozz guessed.
"I give up." Ani Deth saka bumalik sa kinauupuan nito.
Uncle Vent shook his head. "Team Sad, 2 points and Team Happy, 0 points." He tsked,
"why is Team Happy doesn't look happy?"
"What is that movie?" Blaze asked Uncle Vent.
"It's Ocean Eleven."
Tiningnan ng masama ni Lyf si Deth, "your gesture are like worms! Not ocean!"
"You're just blind." Deth retaliated.
King stands up for Team Sad. "Our turn."
"Let's all accept defeat." Ani Blaze.
"Nope." Ani Yrozz.
"Wow." Blaze looked at Yrozz flatly, "ang lakas ng loob natin, ah. Nakasagot ka
na?"
"Sino bang takot sa asawa?" Balik na sabi ni Yrozz kay Blaze.
"Ipapasumpa kita kay Volkzki." Sagot naman ng asawa niya.
"Silence." Anang Host nila saka ibinulong kay King ang pelikula.
King faced them showing one finger.
"One word." Ani Kane na titig na titig kay King.
Tumango si King saka dumipa habang naka-tiyad ang mga paa at parang feel na feel
nito na parang may tuma-tamang hangin sa mukha nito at may pawaga-wagayway pa ito
sa imaginary nitong buhok.
King didn't change his gesture until she remembered the same iconic pose from a
movie she had watch before.
"I'm flying," she whispered before answering with a wide grin, "it's Titanic."
"Hell, yeah!" Sigaw ni King na malapad din ang ngiti.
Team Sad clapped their hands for her.
"Team Sad, 3 points and Team Happy, no happy points." Ani Uncle Vent.
Masama ang tingin sa kaniya ng Team Happy samantalanag ang asawa niya ay bumulong
ng 'i'm so proud of you baby' at lumapit pa sa kaniya para halikan siya.
Yrozz has to drag Blaze back to their side, making her laughed.
"Team Happy." Uncle Vent looked at his left where Team Happy are seated. "You may
accept defeat."
"No way," Yrizz stood up. "We're getting that one point!
Uncle Vent shrugged and whispered on Yrozz ear.
Yrozz grinned afterwards. "Geez! That's easy!" And he showed one finger to his
teammates.
"One word." Ani Blaze.
Yrozz nodded before biting the air and showing his teeth.
Team Happy all frowned at Yrozz.
"Zombie?" Hula ni Blaze.
Yrozz tsked before biting the air again while he keeps on swallowing.
"Dehydrated?" Blaze answered again.
"Fuck you!" Sigaw ni Yrozz kay Blaze habang patuloy pa rin ang pagkagat nito sa
hangin na ngayon ay parang nakahawak na sa nasa harapan nito.
A vampire? Happy thought.
"You're eating a stake?" Monti asked.
"Wait— you're biting a burger?" Lyf guess.
"Eating a foot long?" Deth guessed as well.
Napasabunot sa buhok si Yrozz saka sumigaw. "Fuck you all. It's easy!" He then
started showing his teeth and biting the air again.
"Oh! I know!" Tumayo pa talaga si Monti kapag nakangiti, "you're a bear!"
"Fuck you!" Yrozz answered.
"Werewolf?" Lyf asked.
"Fuck you two." Ani Yrozz.
"Ratatouille?" Hula ni Blaze.
"Fuck you three!"
"Vampire?" Deth guessed.
Nagpakawala ng malakas na buntong-hininga si Yrozz. "Thank God! Yes! It's a

vampire!" Sigaw nito sa mga ka-teammates nito. "How could you possibly think that
i'm eating a burger and a foot long?! And really, Parisi, eating a stake?! Is that
how you eat a stake, like an animal?!"
Yrozz is in a beast mode making Team Sad chuckled.
"Clock is ticking boys." Paalala ni Uncle Vent.

Yrozz went back to acting. He's now smooching the air, moving his lips like he's
kissing someone making them all laughed.
Tiningna nito nang masama ang ka-teammates. "Stop laughing and start guessing!"
"Okay. Do another one." Ani Blaze.
Biglang tumakbo si Yrozz saka tumigil at parang may pinigilan ang kamay nito sa
tabi nito saka matalim ang matang tumitig sa unahan nito at suminghot-singhot bago
naglakad na naman ng mabilis mabilis.
"Okay...you look like a drug addict."
Nagtagis ang bagang ni Yrozz kay Parisi.
"Bud... ipapa-check up ka na ba namin?" Tanong ni Knight.
"Ayoko na!" Sumuko rin si Yrozz sa wakas. "Mga gago! It was Twilight!"
"No. It's just afternoon." Pagtatama ni Kane kay Yrozz.
Yrozz sighed hopelessly, "you know what, I give up. This game sucks!"
Blaze looked at Uncle Vent, "you watched that movie?"
"My wife dragged me to the cinema." Sagot ni Uncle Vent na halatang hindi nito
gusto ang pinanood.
They all laughed.
"Still... Team Happy— zero!" Uncle Vent sighed heavily like he's problematic at the
result of the game. "Team Sad? Who will act like an idiot in the front?"
Racini stands up. "My turn."
"Okay. Come here" Nangingiting sabi ni Uncle Vent at ibinulong sa tainga ni Niccolo
ang pelikula ng makalapit ito dito.
"Thanks." Ani Niccolo saka humarap sa kanila sabay pakita ng dalawang daliri.
"Two words." Ani Knight.
Niccolo nodded and started smashing the center table.
"Man!" Knight hissed at Niccolo. "What the fuck are you doing?"
"Acting." Sabi ni Niccolo na ngayon ay sumisigaw na habang pinagbabayo ang lahat ng

nasa harapan nito.
He even started punching the Team Happy.
"The Punch?" King answered.
Bigla nalang ibinalibag ni Niccolo ang centre table nila.
"The Destroyer?"
Niccolo stilled and screamed at Knight angrily.

"Oh." Realization dawn on Knight's face. "The Hulk?"
Niccolo smiled. "Yes." The he looked at her, "i'm sorry for the broken center
table, i'll pay for it."
Natatawang tumango siya. "That was one hell of an acting."
Niccolo shrugged proudly, "i'm good at it."
"Next? Team Happy?" Tanong ni Uncle Vent.
Tumayo si Blaze saka ngumiti sa kaniya. "Wish me luck, baby."
"Ayoko." Sabi niya.
Kaagad na sumama ang mukha ni Blaze habang papalapit ito kay Uncle Vent. And when
Uncle Vent whispered the movie in his ear, he faced his teammates.
"It's easy. We're going to get that one point." Said Blaze then he made a circle
with both his hand then he showed seven fingers.
Monti laughed. "007. James Bond."
Ngumisi si Blaze saka nag flying kiss sa kaniya, "love you, baby."
Napailing siya. "Love you too."
Napailing si Uncle Vent, "next?"
Knight stands up. "Me."
Uncle Vent whispered the movie on Knight ear.
"Oh." Knight smiled. "Easy, that's easy."
Pinakita nito ang dalawang daliri.
"Two words?" Ani King.
Tumango si Knight at nameywang habang nagmamalaki ang dibdib. "Come on." Anito.
"Ahm... puffed chest?" Racini answered.
Knight groaned before dropping his body on the floor like he is crawling.
"Crawling person?" Kane answered.
Knight sighed before glaring at Kane with his wide eyes.
"What? You are crawling." Kaagad na sabi ni Kane.
Knight sighed before crawling on the floor again, only his hands and feet are
touching the tile. Then he started climbing the baluster of the staircase.
"Come on!" Sigaw sa kanila ni Knight, "i'm being an idiot here!"
"Matagal ka nang sintu-sinto." Sabad ni Yrozz.
Knight tsked and started climbing the divider with figurines this time.
"Knight— don't!" Pigil niya kay Knight pero huli na ang lahat.
Gumiwang na ang divider at natumba saka nadaganan si Knight.
Lahat sila napaigtad at napangiwi sa nangyari.
"Jesus Christ..." sambit niya.
Mabilis namang dinaluhan ni Blaze at Yrozz si Knight saka binuhat nang mga ito ang
divider na dumagan dito at hinila ni Niccolo si Knight paalis sa ilalim niyon.
"Fuck." Knight groaned.
"What were you thinking climbing that like an idiot?" Niccolo hissed at Knight.
Knight groaned again, "I was being spider-man."
"Oh." Lahat 'yon ang sinabi.
Na-gets na rin nila kung bakit ganun ang akto ni Knight.
"Patingin." Ani Blaze na inaabot ang braso ni Knight na siyang napuruhan. "Let me
see!" Inis na sabi ng asawa ng itago iyon ni Knight dito.
"I'm fine. What I need is a cake."
"In the fridge." Kaagad niyang sagot.
"Great." Nakangiwing tumayo si Knight at tinungo ang kusina.
"This is not a fun game!" Iritadong sabi ni Lyf na nakapa-meywang pa, "I can't
believe we only scored one point!"
Tumango si Yrozz, "mas na stress ako lalo. This is embarrassing! Me! The great
Yrozz!"
Lahat napatigil sa ginagawa at pagsasalita ng makarinig sila ng kanta na 'Young,

dumb and broke' mula sa pintuan ng kusina at nang bumaling sila roon, nakita nilang
sumasayaw si Knight habang nasa kamay ang isang buong pabilog na cake at kumakain
ito.
And because she has a kid team members, they all dance with Knight to 'blow off
some steam' they say.
Uncle Vent even grinned and said, "hashtag, Party."
Napailing nalang si Happy habang pinagmamasdan ang mga baliw na sumasayaw. Iba na
ang kanta ng mga ito ngayon.
It's Pom-Poms by Jonas brothers.
Lyf is dancing like a stripper, Deth is just rocking back and forth, Kane is just
standing there and the rest are like wild animals. Even Uncle Vent.
"Kane, dance like me!" Sigaw ni Lyf kay Kane habang gumigiling-giling ito. "Come
on, bratishka! Dance like this."
And because Kane is clueless, he mimicked Lyf. Swaying his body and grinding his
hips erotically.
Tinakpan niya ang mga mata. "No... not my baby..."
Natatawang lumapit sa kaniya si Blaze at hinawakan ang mga kamay niya saka iniyakap
iyon sa leeg nito at hinawakan siya sa beywang.
Then Blaze started dancing seductively as well.
"That's for our bedroom only!" Pinandilatan niya ang asawa.
Tumawa lang si Blaze at patuloy na sinayawan siya ng nang-aakit.
Thank God someone pressed the doorbell... making everyone stopped their craziness
and looked vigilantly at the door.
Everyone pulled their gun and pointed it at the door as it was being opened from
the visitor outside.
And when the person steps in and saw the guns, he slowly raised his hand to
surrender while looking calm and collected.
He's a very handsome man even at his age. Well muscled with whiskers on his chin.
Parang mas bata-bata lang ito ng kaunti sa ama niya pero makisig pa ring tingnan sa
suot nitong simpleng puting t-shirt at rugged jeans.
"Who are you?" Tanong niya sa magalang na boses. "Please, introduced yourself,
Sir."
The man looked at Uncle Vent. "Vent, could you kindly introduced me to Dominick's
daughter?"
"Of course." Uncle Vent faced her with a smile, "Lady Happy, meet the First
Arkhon."
~ So sorry dahil wala akong update kagabi. Hindi ko natapos ang 55 kaagad 😅.
Inatake ng sakit 'yong wrist ko. Pumipintig siya sa sakit. Sa phone lang kasi ako
nagsusulat so sa kahahawak daw ito ng phone at medyo nabe-bend kasi kapag nagta-
type kaya minsan talaga severe 'yong pain like yesterday. Hindi kereng hindi
ipahinga. Susko. Nasayangan ako sa araw kasi hindi ako nakapagsulat 😅
Anyways, heads up — Baka po wala akong update sa March 11 kasi nasa biyahe ako
niyan papuntang Tacloban. Baka lang pero hopefully, makapagsulat ako habang nasa
bus 😅 at sa March 12 naman, sure na sure akong walang update kasi manonood ako (si
Cap. Marvel ang pinunta ko sa Tacloban, syempre bonding with my friends na rin)
🤣🤣 bawi nalang ako sa 13.
'Yon lang. Bow. Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 55
TEAM oldies and the First Arkhon himself are so careful not to reveal the First
Arkhon's identity. Napapansin 'yon ni Happy habang nasa labas sila ng pribadong
kuwarto ng ama. Hindi pa sila makapasok dahil nasa loob pa ang Doctor at sinusuri
ang lagay ng Daddy niya.
"They're very secretive." Bulong sa kaniya ni Blaze.
Pasimple siyang tumango. "Napapansin ko nga."

"Why do you think?" Blaze asked.
She faced her husband as she hugged him around the waist, "I don't know, Blazey.
Siguro dahil ayaw niya talagang malaman ng iba kung sino siya kahit pa sa atin? O
dahil nandito lang siya para sa Daddy ko. That this is a risk for him. Maybe just
like Dad, he has a good life with family to protect?"
Blazey sighed. "Akala ko pa naman nandito siya para tumulong. That way you can
rest."
Tumango siya. "'Yon din ang inisip ko ng ipakilala siya sakin ni Uncle Vent."
Bumuntong-hininga siya. "For once I want the responsibility off my shoulder. It's
very heavy."
"I know, baby." Blaze kissed her forehead. "I'm here. I'll help."
"I know." She whispered.
"Doc, how is he?" Boses iyon ni Daddy Von na ikinabaling nila ni Blaze rito.
The Doctor smiled. "He's responding to the medication very well. If it continues,
he'll be out here in two weeks."
"Thank you, Doc." Ani Uncle Klaus.
Everyone was relieved, including her.
"Come on." Aya ni Daddy Von, "let's go in."
Nang hindi sila pumasok ni Blaze, nilingon sila ni unang Arkhon.
"Come on." Anito.
Ngumiti siya saka umiling. "We don't want to intrude."
"No." Umiling ito, "come on in. You should be present and I want to talk to you
later. Please?"
Tumango siya at magkahawak ang kamay nila ng asawa na pumasok sa kuwarto ng ama.
"Daddy..." pansamantala siyang bumitaw sa kamay ni Blaze para lapitan ang ama at
halikan ito sa nuo, "how are you feeling?"
"I feel alive, Princess." Anang ama niya na nakangiti.
Tumayo si Mommy Henreitta at hinalikan sa pisngi ang ama saka pinisil ang kamay
niya. "I'll go look for Beth."
Happy smiled. She knew Mommy Henreitta was just going out to give them some
privacy.
Pinisil niya rin ang kamay ng ama bago bumalik sa tabi ng asawa niya at tahimik na
pinagmasdan lang ang Team Oldies at ang unang Arkhon.
"Zachariah," anang ama niyang nakangiti habang nakatingin sa unang Arkhon, "it's
been a long time."
Zachariah went to his father side and they did a forearm handshake. The kind of
handshake used by Team Oldies all the time and some of Blaze's friends.
"I heard what happened." Ani Zachariah.
Mahinang tumawa ang ama, "and here I thought you went off grid. You and Kennedy."
"We are." Umupo ang unang Arkhon sa gilid ng kama ng ama, "but that doesn't mean
that my connections are gone. It's still there. The ten families are still
supporting me, hoping that my first born will someday take my position."
"Why didn't you stay off grid?" Tanong ng ama niya. "This is risky for you,
Zachariah."
"You're like a big brother to me, Dominick, I couldn't stay away after what I
heard." Zachariah shook his head, "i've heard that your daughter had taken over but
I didn't actually believe it." Sinulyapan siya nito, "I know how much you treasure
her."
Her father sighed. "I do. I wanna keep my daughter out of this as much as possible
but," sinulyapan siya ng ama, "our enemies are closing in. It's better that she's
prepared than clueless. I don't want my Princess to have the life we had but
someone has to continue our legacy, Zachariah. Someone has to keep fighting for the
peace even if it's a losing battle."
Umiling si Zachariah. "We have lost so many lives already, Dominick."
"I know. I lost my Dad to this, remember?"
Zachariah nodded. "And we will lost more. Families and friends. For what? Battling
a war we cannot win?"
"At least we're fighting." Anang ama niya, "that's called hope."
Bumuntong-hininga si Zachariah, "this is the reason why I and Kennedy left the
Organòsi when you renounced. Our leader was gone. Even I doubt my own decisions."
Umiling ang ama niya, "you are the First Arkhon, Zachariah, because you and Kennedy
left, the Organòsi was left in the hands of the Fourth Arkhon and you know Kelleon,
he's a motherfucker."
Zachariah chuckled. "This is the reason why Kelleon hates you. You always cursed
him and you don't believe in his leadership."
"Well... he had been a leader for many years and he just prove me right." Her
father tsked. "That asshole. Trying to kill my daughter to be on top. He should be
thankful that i'm still busy or else he will be groaning in so much pain after i'm
done with him."
Natawa si Zacharia, "well, I heard your daughter lashed him with his own whip and
imprisoned him."
Her father looked at her, "i'm so proud of you, Princess."
Nginitian lang niya ang ama.
Pinakatitigan siya ni Zacharia bago ibinalik ang tingin sa ama, "looks like she
took after you, Dominick. She radiates authority and leadership."
"Because I raised her that way." Anang ama niya, "yes, I don't want a chaotic life
for her but she has to be ready and equip if worst comes to worst. Sometimes, I
feel guilty because I raised her differently that causes her to think differently
as well. But seeing my Princess now, I don't regret it. I'm proud of her."
Happy's eyes watered hearing her father say those words. He was a chill and relax
Dad. Always joking but always trying his best to be better. And for him to teach
her how to be who she is now, she's very thankful to have such an amazing father
who taught her well.
"Though I regret one thing, telling her that gambling is bad and people go broke or
sometimes kill for it." Her father sighed heavily, "I got screwed over, Zachariah!
My own daughter wants to put me in a cell next to the fourth Arkhon for playing
poker!"
"Well," Zachariah shrugged, "it is bad."
Tinignan ng ama niya ng masama si Zachariah, "oh, shush! I taught you how to play
poker!"
"I don't play anymore." Natatawang sabi ni Zachariah, "my first born hates any form
of gambling as well. And my wife— she will gut me. You know how she is."
"Yes. Your wife hates me for teaching you how to play poker. Said I was a bad
influence."
"Yes." Natatawang tumango si Zachariah saka may kinuha itong cellphone sa bulsa,
"by the way, Kennedy wants to talk to you. He can't be here because his first born
is in the Hospital."
"Why?" Her father asked, frowning and worried.
"The Triad put a hit on his firstborn."
Her Dad shook his head. "They're closing in on us, Zachariah. How's his first born
doing?"
"Fine. Kennedy has been vigilant. So am i."
"That's good." Her father smiled and tapped Zachariah's forearm, "call that
motherfucker so he can have a peace of my mind. It's been so long without us
communicating."
Tinawagan naman kaagad ng unang Arkhon ang pangatlong Arkhon saka ibinigay iyon sa
ama niya nang sumagot ang nasa kabilang linya, pagkatapos ay lumapit sa kaniya ang
unang Arkhon.
"Can I talk to you?" He asked.
Tumango siya. "My husband is staying with me as we talk, I hope that's okay."
"Of course." The First Arkhon smiled at Blaze, "Von Per's son... the Hippeis... a
great combination... though your first born will be a Quinn."
"Still mine." Blaze said proudly.
Mahinang tumawa ang unang Arkhon kapagkuwan ay naging seryoso ang mukha ng bumaling
sa kaniya. "Mrs. Quinn—Vitale, I know how heavy it was to carry that big
responsibility on your shoulder right now but i can see that you have your father's
will and bravery to take it on. Our family has always been allies. I just wished
that my first born can take it's heavy burden."
"I'm sure your first born can." Aniya rito.
Zachariah smiled softly. "My first born... is very soft hearted and very kind. And
it scares me."
"May I say something?" Blaze interject politely.
Zachariah nodded at Blaze. "Of course. Feel free."
"Kindness... it's not something to be scared of." Blaze took a deep breath, "in the
world we live in, where war and evil is everywhere, we need kindness because that's
what people lack these days. Kindness...it changes the dark people it touches. I
know someone who made the right choices because of simple kindness shown to him."
Kane.
"Thank you, Blaze Vitale." Anang unang Arkhon. "I'll keep that in mind."
Nginitian ni Happy ang unang Arkhon, "I know that you're not coming back to the
Organòsi, I know that you're here for my father only but we really need all the
help we can get. I know i'm asking a lot but, i'm desperate for the help. We need
to win this war. For everyone who sacrificed their lives and for the people who
needs saving."
Zachariah's face softened as she spoke. "You're like the girl version of Dominick."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
"It is. Your father is a good man, but also a kid. We can't have a serious meeting
before when he's around and he's always around."
Mahinang natawa si Happy. "He's still crazy and a child wanna be."
"I can tell."
Pareho silang natawa ng unang Arkhon na naputol nang magsalita ang ama niya.
"Hey! You two! Don't ganged up on me!" Masama ang tingin sa kanila ng ama niya. "I
know. I can feel it when someone is talking bad about me."
Napailing nalang ang unang Arkhon, "he got worse over the years."
She nodded. "Yeah. Even Daddy Von Per is giving up on him."
"Hey!" Reklamo na naman ng ama niya.
Hindi nila pinansin ang ama niya.
"Did you come here alone?" She asked the First Arkhon , "you have no company?"
"My Hippeis." Anito, "as if he would let me come here alone. He will gut me open."
"I don't see him."
"Oh, he likes being far away from me with a Sniper ready."
"Von Per!" Parang bata ang ama na nagsusumbong, "look! They're talking bad about
me!"
Daddy Von glanced at then, "please continue talking bad about him."
"Von Per! How dare you!"
Napailing ang unang Arkhon, "Dominick is still the same."
"Nah. I think he got worst." Aniya, "he now knows emoticons and using it while
speaking."
"Oh," then the First Arkhon suddenly laughed before facing her father, "was that
you who texted me with lots of crying emoji and the 'I missed you' beside the
crying and the blowing of the nose emoji?"
Kaagad na tumango ang ama niya at masamang tumingin kay Zachariah. "And you didn't
reply. Such an asshole. Though I was only drunk-texting you so... it was good that
you didn't reply."
Napailing si Zachariah, "my wife nearly killed me. She thought I was cheating on
her."
"He's like that." Sabad ni Sir Ruthgar, "relationship destroyer."
Zachariah laughed. "You still haven't move on from that joke he pulled?"
"That joke was not funny!" Sir Ruthgar hissed at her father.
Happy tugged her husband's hand. "Come on. Let's leave them to have their own
personal conversation."
Pero bago pa sila makaalis, hinarang sila ng unang Arkhon, "do you need anything...
for the war? I'm still the First Arkhon. I can help in other ways."
"I need soldiers." Maikli niyang sagot.
Tumango ang kaharap. "I can provide that. How many do you need?"
"As much as you can provide."
"I can provide a thousand or so."
Her lips parted. "For real?"
"Yes."
"Oh, don't be impressed, Princess," Her father said in a sarcastic tone, "you can
also provide that number of soldiers."
Nilingon niya ang ama, "no, I couldn't—"
"Have you talk to the ten families?" Tanong ng ama niya, "masyado kang na-busy kaya
hindi mo naisip na pulungin ang sampung pamilya na sumusuporta satin. Naghihintay
lang sila, Princess."
"Why didn't you tell me?!" Tumaas ang boses niya kapagkuwan ay kaagad na bumaba
'yon, "sorry, Daddy. My bad. It wasn't right to raise my voice like that."
Her father smiled. "Forgiven, Princess."

Happy took a deep breath, "so the families can provide me with soldiers?"
"Yes. Pulungin mo sila, 'yon ang hindi mo pa ginagawa mula ng maging pangalawang
Arkhon ka." Anang ama niya, "they're waiting for your order, Princess."
Tumango siya. "Thanks, Daddy."
"I'm proud of you, Princess."
Nginitian lang niya ang ama saka hinila niya palabas si Blaze ng kuwarto.
Kaagad na yumakap sa beywang niya ang asawa. "Bakit ang daming isturbo? Kainis!
Dapat nasa bahay tayo ngayon, magkasama at nagba-bonding."
Natawa siya na nailing, "daan muna tayo kay Lucky?"
"They're in a secret room." Ani Blaze, "pinalipat daw sila ni Dad. Hindi natin
puwedeng bisitahin si baby girl sa ngayon, give it days."
"Miss ko na si Lucky." Napasimangot siya. "Pero sige, sa ibang araw nalang." Aniya
saka hinarap ang asawa, "so... anong gusto mong gawin ngayong araw?"
Magsasalita sana si Blaze ng may tumawag sa pangalan niya.
"Happy."
Kaagad siyang lumingon. It was Mommy Beth and Mommy Henreitta.
"Mommies!" Kumawala siya sa yakap ng asawa saka sinugod ng yakap ang dalawa. "How
are you two?"
"Okay naman." Sagot ni Mommy Beth, "we're going to the Cafeteria, sama ka. It has
been a long time since we three had a talk. It was fun."
She grinned. "Of course, Mommy."
"How about me?" May pagtatampo sa boses ni Blaze.
"Uwi ka nalang mag-isa, Blazey." Aniya saka nag-flying kiss dito. "Bye. See you
later. Love you."
Ipinalibot niya ang magkabilang braso sa mga braso ni Mommy Beth at Mommy Henreitta
dahil napapagitnaan siya ng dalawa habang naglalakad sila.
Hindi pa sila nakakarating sa cafeteria, nag-uusap-usap na sila. Lalo na si Mommy

Beth na ang daming gustong i-share sa kanila at gustong hingin ang opinyon nila.
Isa na do'n ang kagustuhan ni Daddy Von na pakasalan ito at legal na ampunin si
Bailey para pare-pareho na raw ang apelyidong dala nang mga ito.
And her respect for Daddy Von doubled. The team oldies are not perfect, they've
made mistakes, but they are good men who strive to be a better person everyday.
GABI NA NANG MAKAUWI si Happy kasama si Mommy Beth na kaagad na dumeretso sa

kuwarto nito dahil inaantok na si Bailey, samantalang naiwan naman si Mommy
Henreitta sa Hospital para bantayan ang Daddy niya. At bago siya umalis, pumasok si
Clev sa kuwarto ng ama niya.
Somehow, slowly, they're family is getting together. Magulo man 'yon at hindi buo,
naniniwala siyang mabubuo rin sila.
At nakahanda na si Happy kung may magpapakilala mang anak pa ng ama niya. Sa dami
nilang panganay, hindi na siya magtataka. Tatanggapin nalang niya.
"Bakit ngayon ka lang?" Nakapameywang na tanong sa kaniya ni Blaze ng makapasok

siya sa bahay.
Tinaasan niya ito ng kilay, "at bakit?"
"Wala naman." Kaagad itong ngumiti saka lumapit sa kaniya at yinakap siya, "na-miss
ko lang ang asawa ko, hindi ba puwede?"
"Ikaw yata ang buntis e." Natatawang sabi niya, "nasaan si Kane?"
Kaagad na humaba ang nguso ni Blaze. "Nagseselos na ako, puro ka Kane. Paano naman
si Blaze, huh? Si Blaze ang asawa mo—"
"Si Kane ang panganay ko." She argued before leaving from Blaze's embrace to look
for Kane, "Kaney? Baby? Nasaan ka?" Malakas ang boses niyang tawag kay Kane.
"Kaney! Kaney baby!"
"In here." Boses iyon ni Kane na nanggagaling sa kusina.
"Baby!" Tawag sa kaniya ni Blaze na masama ang tingin sa kaniya. "Paano ako?"
"Mamaya ka na." Sagot niya saka pinuntahan si Kane.
Nakita niya itong tinuturuan ni King na magluto. Simpleng pagpi-prito lang at ang
husgado nito ay si Deth, Lyf at Yrozz.
"Baby—"
"Be like Kane." Sabi niya sa asawa niya na ikinatigil nito sa pagsasalita. "Tingnan
mo ang panganay natin, nag-aaral na magluto, e ikaw?"
Blaze tsked before walking towards King who's teaching Kane.
"Turuan mo rin ako." Pamimilit nito kay King.
"I don't want to." Kaagad na sabi ni King na umiling pa. "Remember the last time we
tried? We nearly burned the kitchen!"
"E sino ba kasi 'tong gago na nagtuturo kay Kane ngayon ng pagluluto at pinakita pa
sa asawa ko? Oh, wait, that's you—" Blaze pointed his finger at King— "the gago."
Natatawang napailing nalang siya. "Have pity on him, King. Para naman hindi siya
magutom kapag mag-isa lang siya."
Namimilog ang matang tumingin sa kaniya si Blaze na may pagmamakaawa. "Hahayaan mo

akong magutom? Baby?"
"Don't be a big baby." Sabi niya sa asawa saka umupo sa isa sa stool na nasa gilid
ng island counter, katabi ng mga hurado. "Come on, Blazey." Matamis niyang
nginitian ang asawa, "kaya mo 'yan. Ikaw pa. You can even save lives, yan pa ba
hindi kayang gawin ng asawa ko?"
Kaagad namang ngumiti si Blaze at nagpumilit na nagpaturo kay King.
Umiling si Yrozz, "Blaze, may nakapagsabi na ba sayong marupok kang tang'na ka?"
Natawa lang siya ng ipakita ni Blaze ang gitnang daliri kay Yrozz bilang sagot.
"What's marupok?" Deth asked, "I can understand your language but that one."
"Marupok means softy." Sagot niya. "Example is; you're mad at someone and then that
someone smiled at you and you're like, oh, i'm not mad anymore."
Lyf shrugged, "well, he is a big baby. That's a given already."
Bumaling si Deth kay Lyf, "so you're a marupok because you're softy to a lot of
women."
Lyf grinned. "I'm proud."
Napailing si Happy kapagkuwan ay nabaling sa pintuan ng kusina ang atensiyon niya

ng may pumasok doon.
It's the Team Oldies—except her father— with the First Arkhon.
"Lady Happy," ani Uncle Klaus, "is it okay if we sleep here tonight?"
Kaagad siyang tumango. "Sure. I don't mind. We have lots of room for all of you."
"Told you we can sleep here." Ani Daddy Von sa lalaking katabi nito na napansin
palang niya.
Parang kasing edad lang ito ng unang Arkhon pero matikas pa rin. At nang mapansin
nitong nakatingin siya rito, kaagad itong nagpakilala.
"My Lady, my name is Denver. The first Arkhon's Hippeis." Bahagyan pa itong
yumukod. "It's nice to finally meet you. I have heard of you bravery. Such an
amazing woman."
"Thank you." She nod her head at Denver, "it's nice to meet you as well. Welcome to
our home."
"What are they doing?" Tanong ni Uncle Vent habang nakaturo ang kamay kay King,
Blaze at Kane.
"Trying not to burn the house, Dad." Sagot ni Deth.
"Oh," Uncle Vent smiled, "good luck. A piece of advice, if you don't know how to
cook, don't bother learning because you might end up buying a new house."
"But I want to learn." Sabi ni Kane, "so I don't have to bother someone to cook for
me."
"Aww..." Uncle Vent smiled at Kane then glared at Lyf and Deth. "Why don't you be
like Kane here? Striving to learn."
"Dad, you just said that we shouldn't bother learning." Ani Lyf saka napahawak ito
sa tiyan, "i'm hungry."
The first Arkhon smiled. "May i?" Iminuwestra nito ang kamay sa stove. "It's free
boarding and I should repay."
Tumingin siya sa Team Oldies, "they're not paying but they'd been here for weeks
now."
Zachariah look at Team Oldies. "Shame on you."
"They have always been shameless." Dagdag ni Denver.
Napailing si Sir Ruthgar saka nagsalita na parang kinakausap ang sarili, "remember
self, she's pregnant. You can't get be mad at her. It's hormones."
Natawa siya. "I didn't mean it that way. It was a harmless statement."
Hinawakan ni Sir Ruthgar ang dibdib nito saka tumingin sa kaniya na parang naiiyak.
"I was harmed, Lady Happy."
"I'm sorry."
Daddy Von tsked. "Don't make my daughter-in-law feel bad, Ruthgar. I'll kick your
ass."
Nag-thumbs up si Blaze sa ama nito, "thanks, Daddy."
"Anytime, son."
Napailing nalang siya saka bumaling ang atensiyon sa unang Arkhon na nakikipag-
agawan ng lutuan kay King. Sumuko nalang si King.
Si Kane naman ay mahaba ang ngusong lumapit sa kaniya at nagsumbong, "Mom, gusto
kong matuto. Bakit ba nangingialam siya?" Ang unang Arkhon ang tinutukoy nito.
Inakbayan naman ni Blaze si Kane at ginulo ang buhok nito, "hayaan mo na, bukas,
guguluhin natin si King at tayo ang magluluto ng agahan. I'm pretty sure we can fry
some eggs, yeah?"
That put a smile on Kane's lips. "Of course. Tomorrow then."
Napangiti siya sa asawa niyang tatay na tatay ang dating kay Kane. Blaze together
with Kane is such a cutie.
"Okay, let's get cooking." The first Arkhon announced while his Hippeis helped him
cut meats and other vegetable ingredients.
While the other oldies are preparing the table, making them— the young ones— smile
and chuckle.
"Klaus, the utensils!" Sigaw ni Sir Ruthgar, "let's be ashamed because we're not
paying for the boarding." Puno ng sarkasmo ang boses nito habang pasulyap-sulyap sa
kaniya.
Napakagat labi si Happy para pigilan ang tawa niya. "I'm sorry, Sir Ruthgar."
"And i'm hurt! Really, hurt! You call everyone Uncle but me!" He was angry.
Napangiwi siya, "I thought you don't like it—"
"I'm hurt! I'm so hurt—"

"I'm sorry, Uncle Ruthgar." Aniya sa malambing na boses.
Natigilan naman si Uncle Ruthgar sa sinabi niya saka may sinusupil na ngiti, "i'm
not soft. I'm angry."
Inis na binato ng kutsilyo ni Daddy Von si Uncle Ruthgarpero mabilis nito iyong
nasalo.
"You're annoying." Ani Daddy Von.
"I'm Ruthgar." Pabirong pagtatama ni Uncle Ruthgar kay Daddy Von na ikinaani nito
ng matalim na titig.
Akmang babatuhin na naman sana ng kutsilyo ni Daddy Von si Uncle Ruthgar nang
makarinig sila ng malakas na pagsabog na bahagyang yumanig sa buong mansiyon.
Pagkatapos ay isa pang pagsabog na nasundan ng isa pa at isa pa bago pa sila

makaalis ng kusina.
And the next thing they knew, the whole house was falling to pieces and was
engulfed in a blazing fire.
~ Happy Birthday Jots Siaotong and Rose Villavicencio. ❤️
And happy birthday to Min Yoongi from Mrs. Min Frances Kyrene ❣️
Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 56
THE WALLS are burning, it's like the fire has a mind of its own as it grows and
crawl over everything it touches. At habang naglalagablab ang bahay nila ay naaamoy
niya ang amoy ng gasolina.
Someone lit up their house! Not just bombed it!
Blaze immediately took off his shirt, fold it thickly before he covered her nose
with it. "Don't breath!" Pasigaw nitong sabi, "the baby! Hold your breath!"
Mabilis siyang tumango pero nagsalita muna bago sundin ito.
"Si Mommy Beth!" Sigaw niya sa asawa ng makitang kumakalat na ang apoy. "Si Bailey!
Go, get them! I'll be okay!"
Blaze was about to run towards the fire to get Mommy Beth and Bailey when Daddy Von
shouted to stop Blaze. "Take care of your wife! I'll take care of Beth and Bailey!"
Bago pa may makapagsalita, sinuong na nito ang apoy na tumutupok sa labas ng

kusina.
Oh, God! Oh, God!
"Let's go!" Uncle Klaus shouted. "Follow me!"
"Si Dad! Si Mommy! Si Bailey!" Sigaw ni Blaze na ayaw umalis, "what about them?!"
"Von knew another way!" Sigaw ni Uncle Klaus. "Take cover! Take care of everyone!"
Nagulat nalang si Happy ng may pumalibot na mga basang damit sa uluhan niya, pababa
sa batok, sa likod niya at sa magkabilang balikat niya.
Hindi alam ni Happy kung naiiyak siya sa usok o naiiyak siya dahil hinubad talaga
nila Kane, Lyf, Deth, King at Yrozz ang mga damit saka binasa para ipalibot sa
kaniya, para hindi siya madaling kapitan at mainitan ng apoy.
"Come on!" Sigaw ni Uncle Klaus, "this way!"
The sprinkle system cannot take down the fire and the team oldies each had fire
extinguishers that they keep on firing to clear the way.
"Head down, baby! Down! The smoke is harmful to you and the baby!" Sigaw ni Blaze
sa kaniya habang hinahawakan nito ang ulo niya para magbaba ng tingin. "Trust me!
I'll guide you!"
Sinunod naman niya ang asawa at nagbaba siya ng tingin habang hinahayaan si Blaze
na igiya siya.
Happy can hear debris falling around them, she can hear hisses of pain around her
but her head remained down. She won't risk her baby's health! Smoke is bad for
pregnant women!
"Fuck!" She heard Blaze hissed before covering her head with his body. "Fuck!"
"Mom!" Si Kane naman ngayon ang nasa harapan niya at ginawang pananggalang ang
katawan sa kung ano mang tatama sa kaniya.
"Is everyone okay?!" It was Knight.
"The Triad is out there!" It was Monti. "They're all waiting for you outside!"
"We killed some of them but they're too many and ready!" It was Niccolo. "We have
to look for another way out!"
"We have another way!" Sagot naman ni Uncle Klaus.
Then someone encircled their arm around her waist to guide her body. Nararamdaman
niya ang init ng paligid dahil natuyo na ang mga basang damit na nakapalibot sa
katawan niya. Mahigpit ang hawak ni Blaze si kamay niya hanggang sa maramdaman
niyang nag-iba na ang pakiramdam ng hangin.
She looked up and saw the stock room.
"Why are we in the stock room?" Nag-aalala niyang sagot.
The fire can reach them there.
But before Happy can voice out her worry, Uncle Klaus and King opened a secret door
then they ushered them in.
Nang makapasok silang lahat doon, bago pa maisara ni Uncle Klaus at King ang pinto
sa likuran nila, may nagpasabog niyon sa labas dahilan para masira ang pinto at
pumasok ang apoy.
"Why the fuck is this house so easy to destroy?!" Iritadong reklamo ni Niccolo.
"The Security system has not been updated and this house is a bit old. I told
Master Dominick to renovate with high powered walls but we've been out and about
and he doesn't want to stand out so he bought an old mansion instead." Sagot ni
Uncle Klaus.
"Come on!" Sigaw ni King na pinapauna sila papasok sa mahabang pasilyo.
"Hurry! The fire will catch up on us! We don't have much time." Sigaw ni Uncle
Ruthgar, "I already calculated the probability of this basement hallway burning in
less than five minutes and we have zero percent of survival if we don't get out of
here!"
Malalaki ang hakbang niya habang hawak ni Blaze ang kamay niya at ayaw bitawan,
gusto niyang tumakbo pero inaalala niya ang bata sa sinapupunan niya kung pipilitin
niya ang sariling tumakbo ng mabilis.
But she doesn't want to hold back anyone who's waiting for her to pass them.
Sorry, baby. We have to be safe!
She ran.
Pero nang makita ni Blaze na hawak niya ang tiyan habang tumatakbo, bigla siya
nitong binuhat.
"Blaze—"
"The baby." Anito habang malalaki ang hakbang, "it might harm the baby."
Happy just let her husband carry her for the baby's sake. Hanggang sa dumating sila
sa dulo ng hallway kung saang mayroong dalawa pang pinto, karga-karga pa rin siya
nito.
Finally, Blaze put her down.
Nilingon niya ang pinanggalingan. Nararamdaman na niya ang init ng apoy na

humahabol sa kanila na tiyak niyang nakapasok na sa pasilyo na tinahak nila.
"Hurry!"
Binuksan ni Uncle Klaus ang pinto na nasa gilid. Bumulaga sa kanila ang iba't-ibang
uri ng baril, mga bala at mga pampasabog.
"Sweeet!" Lyf exclaimed before hurriedly picking a gun and putting bullets on it's
magazine.
Ganun ang ginawa ng lahat, kasama na siya. Ilang magazine ang nilagyan niya ng bala
at gumamit siya ng thigh holster para doon ilagay ang magazine at ang dalawang
baril na napigil niya.
Maliliksi ang bawat galaw nila.
Nang bumaling siya kay Blaze ay napatanga siya ng makita ang likod nito.
Worry consumed her as her hand reach to his burned back.
"First degree burn." Sagot ni Blaze habang nilalagyan ng bala ang magazine ng
rifle, "don't worry, baby. I'm fine."
"This is because of me..." she whispered as she remember how Blaze covered her head
while manoeuvring out of the fire.
Blaze face her, "baby, i'm fine. Don't worry about me." Sinapo nito ang mukha niya,
"huwag mo akong isipin. Isipin mo ang anak natin. He's counting on me and you to
survive this, okay? And we will not fail him."
Tumango siya. "Okay."
"Good." Blaze kissed her senseless before going back to the guns and bullets.
She can see everyone getting ready with serious faces, sharp eyes and fast
movements. Kaagad ang mga itong natapos sa paghahanda, saka lang binuksan ni Uncle
Klaus ang isa pang pinto.
Painit na nang painit ang pasilyo.
The fire is getting closer!
The door leads to a room that has made of steel stairs that connects the floor and
the ceiling. And above then is a square metal than has a word 'exit' written on it.
Isinara ni Uncle Klaus ang pinto sa likuran nila. "That could hold the fire a
little longer." Anito.
Kaagad na umakyat si Blaze saka dahan-dahang itinulak pabukas ang pinto na nasa
kisame para sumilip sa labas.
"Fuck!" Mabilis nitong isinara ang pinto at hinarap sila, "they have the whole area
surrounded."
The first Arkhon took a step forward. "We have no choice. Anyone has a plan?"
Knight answered. "Guns blazin'."
Then Blaze added. "And don't die."
"Not a nice plan." Sabay-sabay na sabi ng Team Oldies.
"You have better ideas?" Knight asked the Team Oldies. "We're open for suggestion—
if you have any that'll make sense in our situation."
"We fight... or we burn." She said the choices out loud.
"Guns blazin' it is." Anang unang Arkhon na ikinasa ang baril na hawak, "for
Dominick's house."
"For my babies." Ani Blaze na titig na titig sa kaniya.
"For our family." Ani Kane.
"For our family." Ulit ng lahat bago naglabasan sa parisukat na metal na pintuan na
nasa kisame.
Gunfires filled her ear.
Nilingon niya ang pinto na alam niyang mainit na. Nararamdaman na niya ang apoy sa
labas.
"Blazey..." sambit niya sa pangalan ng asawa.
Blaze held her hand, "i'll keep you safe. Cover your ears and only use your gun if
necessary, loud gunshots like this can affect the baby."
Tumango siya.
"Stay behind me."
She nodded again. "I'll take care of our baby."
Tumango si Blaze saka hinalikan siya sa nuo bago ito ang unang lumabas pagkatapos
ay sumunod siya na pasilip-silip muna bago tuluyang lumbas ng basement na 'yon.
Kaagad siyang nagtago sa likod ni Blaze habang nakatakip ang taenga.
Nakikita niyang nag-aapoy din ang labanan sa gitna nila at nang Triad. Hindi
pahuhuli si Knight, Racini at Parisi na tig-dalawang rifle ang hawak habang
nakikipag-ulanan ng bala sa kalaban.
Then her attention got caught by someone hiding in the bushes, gun pointed at
Blaze.
Mabilis niyang kinuha ang baril na nasa thigh holster saka binaril ang kalaban na
nagtatago sa malaki at malagong halamanan.
"Mom!"
And then someone grab her arm to pull her away from a bullet travelling towards her
direction
It was Kane.
Now, she has Blaze protecting her front and Kane protecting her back while she
takes care of the middle.
Nakadipa ang mga braso niya habang may hawak na baril ang magkabilang kamay niya.
Mahigpit ang hawak niya sa baril dahil sa panggigigil at galit. Walang bala na
lumabas sa baril niya na walang tinamaan.
King and Uncle Klaus was back to back fighting.
Uncle Vent, Lyf and Deth are forming a circle as they fire their rifles at the
enemies.
Uncle Ruthgar paired with Yrozz, taking down enemies. Back to back, they fought
together and protected each other's back.
While the first Arkhon and his Hippeis, Denver, fought side by side.
And the three boss, Knight, Racini and Parisi are on the front line, guns blazin'
with smug smirk on their faces.
A grenade was thrown at Yrozz and Ruthgar but before it reaches them, someone throw
a knife at the bomb— Blaze— making it explode midway.
"Motherfucker!" Lyf hissed before throwing his own grenades at the enemy line.
As the grenade exploded, disorienting the enemies, they used it to change magazines
before attacking again.
It took them minutes to took down every Triad member in the vicinity. Pero kahit
ganun, pinatalas pa rin nila ang pakiramdam.
"Head count!" Sigaw ng first Arkhon. "Is everyone okay?!"
Lahat sila tumingin sa isa't-isa bago sumagot ng 'okay'.
"Good. Now." Tumingin sa kaniya ang unang Arkhon, "your decision...what do we do

next?"
Pinalitan niya ng Magazine ang baretta 92 niyang baril na hawak saka ikinasa,
"let's kill those other sons of bitches."
"Guns blazin'." Nakangising sabi ni Knight. "I always like that plan."
"Me too." Ani Niccolo.
"We all do." Ani Blaze saka tumingin sa kaniya, "you okay, baby?"
She nodded. "Let's finish this."
Tumango ang lahat saka hinalughog nila ang labas at paligid ng mansyon. Nasa unahan
niya si Blaze at nasa likuran niya si Kane.
Halos hindi niya maiputok ang baril na hawak dahil mas mabilis ang mga kasama niya.
Ang ginagawa nalang niya ay sinusuyod niya ng tingin ang buong paligid para
siguraduhing walang nagtatagong kalaban.
Nakahinga lang siya ng maluwang nang maikatlong ikot sila sa buong mansiyon at wala
na silang kalabang nakita.
Tumuon ang atensiyon niya kay King na ihinaplos ang dulo ng daliri sa basang
semento at inamoy 'yon.
Kaagad na dumilim ang mukha ni King, "gasoline."
"Kaya mabilis na natupok ng apoy ang bahay." Ani Niccolo.
"But how could they scatter the gasoline without us noticing?" Tanong ni Uncle
Klaus. "We could have smelled it when we came in."
Blaze looked up at the sky before returning his attention to them, "drop from the
sky. I heard a roar of a Helicopter earlier, when we were in the kitchen. I thought
it was just passing by. It was already too late for us to smell it."
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Happy, "so a Helicopter poured a gasoline on my

house and lit it. Then the Triad members just barged in."
"They bombed your house's gate first." Ani Knight, "nakita namin. Hindi lang kami
kaagad pumasok kasi napapalibutan nila ang buong bahay at kulang kami ng bala."
Hinilot niya ang nananakit na sentido. "We have to get out of here."
Hinilot niya ang nananakit na sentido. "We have to get out of here."
"But where's Dad, Mom and Bailey?" Blaze asked, worried.
"If Von Per got out from the secret tunnels on the rooms—"
"I don't want a what if, Uncle Klaus!" Pagalit na sabi ni Blaze. "It's my Dad, my
Mom and brother we're talking about! No what if!"
"Then let's go. If they got out, they'll be in my house by now." Ani Uncle Klaus.
"Kung ganun bakit hindi nalang 'yon ang dinaanan natin?" Nagtatakang tanong ni
Yrozz.
"It's only connected to the rooms." Sagot ni Uncle Klaus na may kinukuhang kung ano
sa bulsa, "the kitchen is connected somewhere else." May inilabas itong susi mula
sa bulsa saka pinindot nito ang gitnang buton.
Lahat sila ay gumalaw palayo sa swimming pool ng bigla iyong nahati sa gitna. At sa
unti-unting pagkawala ng tubig sa swimming pool, tumaas naman ang isang platform na
may lamang itim na van.
"I think we'll all fit in there." Ani Uncle Klaus na confident sa sasakyan.
They all sighed.
"Wala ka bang sasakyan na mas mabilis pa riyan?" Tanong ni Yrozz.
"Nope. That's it. This has been our car since the old days." Nakangiting sabi ni
Uncle Klaus.
"I'll drive." Boluntaryo ni Knight na parang excited. "I heard that the Second
Arkhon's car is something out from James Bond movie."
Umiling si Uncle Klaus, "sorry, kiddo, only I get to drive the van."
Bumagsak ang balikat ni Knight saka sumimangot ito. "Ako na yata ang malas. Muntik
na akong masunog, mabaril at mabombahan, hindi ko pa rin nakikita ng personal ang
Idol ko."
Doon tumawa ang unang Arkhon, "yes, I remember, your information was sent to me
when you got selected to be a boss even though I left the Org already." Napapailing
pa ang unang Arkhon, "what caught my attention was your role model. Dominick
Quinn." The first Arkhon shook his head. "I mean, if you really know him, you'll be
very disappointed. But he does have his moments and I think that's what caught
you ... and also me."
"Come on, let's hop in." Sabad sa usapan ng Hippeis ng unang Arkhon, "we're still
not safe here."
Kaagad namang isa-isang pumasok ang naroon pero siya ang pinauna nang lahat dahil
buntis daw siya.
And everyone— including her— who entered the van gaped at the inside of the car.
Maluwang ang sasakyan na hindi niya inaasahan, may komportableng upuan para sa
lahat. Walang siksikan. At ang armrest ay may tatlong buton kada isa.
Ang una ay para sa ilaw na nasa uluhan niya, na nakakabit sa bubong ng sasakyan.
Nang pindutin niya ang pangalawang buton, Nagulat siya nang bumukas ang kabilang
armrest at nakita niyang mga bala ang laman niyon at mga granada na nakalagay sa
safety box. At nang pinindot niya ang pangatlong buton, nagulat siya ng bumukas ang
inaapakan niya at nakita ang nakahelerang mga iba't-ibang uri ng baril.
And when Happy looked around, she saw that everyone is doing the same thing she was
doing. Checking out everything— every button.
Si Knight ay lahat nang puwedeng pindutin, pinindot. At dahil nasa shotgun seat
ito, malapit lang dito ang iba pang buton. Tulad ng disco lights na bigla nalang
lumabas sa uluhan nila, maliit na TV na lumabas mula sa bubong ng van, sa harapan
ng mga upuan nila.
"Fuck! This is so cool!" Knight sounded so excited. "What does this button do?"
Anito sabay turo sa walang label na buton na kulay pula.
"That's war mode."
"Meaning?" Knight excitedly asked.
"Push it." Uncle Klaus urged.
"Fuck." Knight whispered in utter excitement before pushing the button. "Hooooly
fuck!" Knight cussed again when different kind of guns came out from the hood of
the car and a controller came out from the dashboard. "Fuck! This car is very
awesome!"
"Yes it is." Ani Uncle Klaus na binuhay na ang makina ng sasakyan at pina-usad
'yon.
"Let me drive!" Ani Knight.
"Nope." Iling ni Uncle Klaus saka may pinindot dahilan para bumilis ang sasakyan.
"This is cool as fuck!" Knight was grinning from ear to ear.
Panay ang pindot ni Knight sa mga buton na nasa harapan nito. Kaya hindi na sila
nagulat ng bumukas ang likod ng van at may machine gun na lumabas na ikinagulat
nila.
And Knight was just laughing his ass off.
"Stop it already!" Yrozz hissed at Knight. "It's annoying!"
Tawa lang ng tawa si Knight kaya pinabayaan nalang nila ito. Hindi na sila
nagugulat sa tuwing may bumubukas o sumasara o kung ano-ano pa man.
Thanks to Knight and his craziness.
Natigilan siya ng maramdaman niyang hinalikan siya asawa sa balikat.
"Baby, are you okay?" Mahina ang boses na tanong nito. "Hindi ba sumakit ang tiyan
mo?"
Umiling siya. "Hindi naman. Pero mas mabuti sigurong magpa-check up ako after this
just to make sure."
"Of course." Anito habang hinahaplos ang tiyan niya.
Tiningnan niya ang katawan nito, lalo na ang parteng baso nitong nasunog.
"I'm sorry, Blazey. I'm sorry."
"Shhh..." he kissed her forehead, "i'm okay. Don't worry about me. It's just a
first degree burn. I can endure. Ang importante sakin walang nangyaring masama sayo
at sa anak natin."
Tumango siya at akmang babaling siya kay Kane para tanungin kung ayos lang ito ng
biglang may sumagasa sa sasakyan nila.
But to her shock, their car didn't took a beating. Ganun pa rin ang hitsura no'n,
walang pinagbago at walang nasaktan sa kanila na nasa loob. Ang sasakyang bumangga
sa kanila ang siyang nasira.
"Sorry, motherfuckers..." ani Uncle Klaus, "this car is not owned by a legend for
nothing."
Pinausad ulit ni Uncle Klaus ang sasakyan na parang walang nangyari.
Napasipol si Knight. "Fuck! I love this car. I want one! My kids would love it!"
"Dominick's house should be replaced with good security." Kapagkuwan ay sabi unang
Arkhon. "If it's well secured like this car, this shouldn't have happened."
"I'll handle it." Ani Niccolo, "I don't like weak houses."
Monti chuckled. "Yes. Because the only thing that can destroy your house is a
nuclear bomb."
"Of course." Niccolo sounds proud. "My family lives there. It has to be
indestructible as much as possible." Then he looked at her, "no worries, after i'm
done with your new house. You don't want to leave there."
"Thank you." Aniya na nakangiti. "Kailangan namin 'yon, lalo na't buntis ako."
Niccolo nodded. "Leave it to me."
"Maybe Phoenix can help." Suhestiyon ni Blaze kay Niccolo, "grabe rin ang bahay
nang isang 'yon."
Bago pa makasagot si Racini, nagsalita si Uncle Klaus.
"We're here."
Lahat sila sumilip sa labas ng bintana. Nasa mansiyon na nga sila nila King.
Kaagad silang lumabas ng tumigil ang sasakyan. Nang makapasok sila sa bahay, may
mga nakahanda nang damit para sa mga naghubad kanina at may nakahanda na ring
first-aid kits.
And Happy felt relieved when she saw Mommy Beth on the living room together with
Daddy Von who looks like hell and Bailey who's playing on the phone.
"Mommy!" Sigaw ni Blaze bago sinugod ng yakap ang ina. "Thank God you're okay."
"I told you to leave it to me." Ani Daddy Von.
"Dad." Ito naman ang yinakap ni Blaze saka nagtapikan ang dalawa ng balikat, "thank
you."
Daddy Von smiled before glancing at her, "all good?" Then he looked at everyone."
Everyone okay?"
Tumango siya saka tumingin sa asawa, "Blazey, your burn, kailangang magamot 'yan."
Tumango si Blaze at akmang lalapit kay Uncle Klaus na siyang may hawak ng isang
first-aid kita ng pumasok sa salas ang ama niya na naka-upo sa wheelchair at
tinutulak 'yon ni Mommy Henreitta at nasa tabi nito si Clev.
"Dad?" She was shock to see him. "Hindi ka pa magaling. Why are you here?"
"We got attacked." Si Blake ang sumagot na kasama ng tatlo.
Happy looked around, looking for someone. "If you're all here— where's my sister?
Who's taking care of Lucky?"
Blake looker at her, she can see desperation and pure anger in his eyes. "Two
nurses took her. Sila ang Nurse ni Lucky simula ng pumasok siya rito kaya kahit
papaano ay panatag ako sa kanila pero bigla nalang nilang kinuha ang asawa ko.
Hindi ako nakalaban. They injected me something that makes me groggy but I manage
to subdue one of the nurses."
"And we found out that the Triad has their families. Kaya nila nagawang tulungan
ang Triad. Nadamay lang din sila sa gulong 'to." Anang ama niya. "Hindi lang ang
puwersa natin ang lumalakas, pati na rin ang sa kalaban natin. This is them
retaliating. This is them trying to take us down— personally. Because without the
Arkhontes and the Bosses connections, the Organòsi will not stand a chance."
This is the reason why her father left the Organization. Pamilya nila palagi ang
delikado. Hindi basta-bastang kalaban ang Triad. Kasing lakas— o baka nga— mas
malakas pa ito sa Organòsi. Kung ano man ang mayroon sila, natitiyak niyang mayroon
ding ganun ang Triad.
The first Arkhon spoke. "The Triad is not called an organized crime syndicate by
the Organòsi for nothing."
"Looks like they hit all of us at the same time." Anang Hippeis nang unang Arkhon.
Tumango ang ama niya. "They're getting desperate. Especially my ex-wife."
Nanghihinang napaupo siya sa sofa habang hawak ang tiyan niya. "Bakit si Lucky pa?
She's in a very critical state right now! She has to be protected at all cost!"
"Because of this." Lumapit sa kaniya si Blake at may ipinakitang video mula sa

cellphone ng ama niya.
Happy's lips parted in fear and anger when she saw Lucky strapped on a chair with a
ticking bomb on her chest— she looks so weak with her half-hooded eyes.
"Hi." Helena came into view, "as you can see, Dominick, your daughter is slowly
dying so I will let you choose. Happy or your very weak pregnant daughter."
Nagbigay ito ng address, "be there with Happy in an hour and i'll return Lucky. I
swear. Cross my heart." Matamis itong ngumiti. "I just want Happy—my daughter. And
if anybody from that fucking Organization of yours pull a stunt while we're doing
the exchange, I will kill Lucky. Trust me, I can and I will."
Nanginginig ang kamay sa galit na humarap siya sa ama.
"Let's do the exchange." Aniya. "Now."
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Haha. Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 57
"I DIDN'T mean for this to happen, Princess." Anang ama niya habang nasa daan sila
patungo sa Address na binigay ni Helena. Si Uncle Klaus ang driver ng kotse na
kinalululanan nila habang nasa backseat naman sila ng ama. "If only I can save
Lucky without putting you in dangers, I won't put you in this position—"
"Daddy." She held her father's hand and squeezed it. "Ang dami mo nang ginawa para
sakin. You don't have to say sorry for this. Wala kang kasalanan dito. And we have
to save Lucky. She needs us more than ever now and we will not fail her, Dad."
Pinakatitigan siya ng ama saka ikinulong nito ang kamay niya sa mga kamay nito.
"I'm proud of you, Princess."
She smiled. "You always say that."
"Because I am." He squeezed her hand, "nang magising ka sa coma, puro kaligtasan mo
lang ang nasa isip ko. Because I don't want to fail you for the second time. I
protected you from everyone who means you harm and to see you protect your sister
from someone who wants to harm her as well, I felt really proud of what you have
become."
Inayos muna niya ang suot na bull-cap ng ama saka humilig sa balikat nito. "We can
do this. We can save Lucky."
"I know we can." Anang ama na puno ng pagtitiwala sa kaniya ang boses. "This is
your plan."
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ng ama. "I'm scared, Dad."
"It's okay to be scared but control it. For your sister's safety."
Tumango siya saka humugot ng malalim na hininga. She has to save Lucky and protect
her baby. Madaling sabihin, pero mahirap 'yon gawin, nasisiguro niya.
"Master, we're closing in." Anunsiyon ni Uncle Klaus. "Someone tailed us the moment
we left my house. Looks like the Triad is serious about this."
"Of course, they are." Anang ama niya, "they always fight dirty." Her Dad kissed
her temple, "take care, okay?"
Tumango siya. "I will."
Panay ang hinga ng malalim ni Happy habang papalapit ng papalapit sila sa address
na binigay ni Helena. Panay ang tagis ng bagang niya habang pilit na kinokontrol
ang takot na nararamdaman niya.
She can't let herself be scared. Lucky is counting on her.
My little sister. I have to save her.
Kaagad na tumingin sa labas si Happy ng tumigil ang sasakyan.
"We're here." Anunsiyo ni Uncle Klaus.
Nakiramdam muna siya. Tahimik ang buong paligid at madilim.

"Master Dominick, this is a trap." Ani Uncle Klaus.
"Of course, it is." Sabay silang sabi ng ama niya.
"It's the Triad." Dagdag ng ama niya, "it's always a trap."
Hindi lumabas ng sasakyan si Happy hanggang wala siyang nakikitang paggalaw sa

paligid. Lumipas ang isang minuto bago may umilaw sa unahan nila.
It's a truck headlights against their car headlights.
Then Helena came into view.
Doon lang siya lumabas.
"Happy, my baby." Bati nito sa kaniya.
"Helena." Aniya sa malamig na boses.
Ngumiti ito habang naglalakad palapit sa kaniya. "I'm happy that you're here.
Finally. No guards." Hinaplos nito ang pisngi niya nang makalapit sa kaniya saka
bumulong, "I have snipers in every corner of this place. One wrong move, you and
Lucky will die, okay?"
Tumango siya. "Where's my sister?"
Helena waved her hand on the air. Minutes later, she saw her sister on a
wheelchair. Itinutulak ito ng isang lalaki na may kasamang dalawang lalaking
armado.
There's still a bomb around Lucky.
"A—ate..." Lucky weakly spoke when she neared her.
Umangat ang kamay niya para hawakan ang kamay ng kapatid na nanlalamig. "Hey, lil'
sis. Everything is gonna be okay. Hinihintay ka ni Blake sa bahay. Trust me, okay?"
"Aww... so touching." Ani Helena na binuntutan pa 'yon ng tawa. "This is the reason
why I know you'll come. Your family is your weakness."
Matalim ang matang tumingin siya kay Helena, "at least I don't kill them."
Tumawa lang ito saka sinenyasan na naman ang mga tauhan nito. Nakasunod ang mga
mata niya sa kalalakihan na inaalis ang bomba na nakakabit sa kapatid.
Mahigpit ang hawak ni Lucky sa kamay niya. "Ate..."
"I'm here." She squeezed Lucky's hand. "Hindi kita pababayaan. Nandito si Ate."
Lucky nodded at her with so much trust in her eyes. Ayaw niyang biguin ang kapatid.
"As promised," ani Helena na nakangiti, "I will give your sister back, in exchange
for you. You can have her now."
Itinaas niya ang kamay para senyasan si Uncle Klaus.
Nang makalapit si Uncle Klaus kay Lucky, kaagad nitong ipinalibot sa bawat parte ng
katawan ni Lucky at sa wheelchair na kinauupuan nito ang bomb detector na hawak
nito.
"Oh, come on," ani Helena na umikot pa ang mga mata, "don't you trust your own
mother?"
"No." Sagot niya.
Tumingin sa kaniya si Uncle Klaus ng may ma-detect itong bomba sa suot na pulseras
ni Lucky.
Tumalim ang tingin niya kay Helena. "We have a deal."
Helena chuckled. "I was just trying my luck. Boys... take it off of her."
Nang maalis ang pulseras, inulit ulit ni Uncle Klaus ang pag-check sa bawat parte
ng katawan ni Luckyat sa wherlchair bago tumingin sa kaniya at tumango. "No bombs."
"Take her to safety." Aniya.
"Wait." Pigil ng ina niya kay Uncle Klaus, "I want to see Dominick."
"Dad is not well—"
"I don't care. Let him out or the deal is off."
Tumango siya kay Uncle Klaus na tinawagan sa cellphone ang ama niya. "Master
Dominick, please step out of the car for a moment."
Nang patayin ni Uncle Klaus ang tawag, segundo lang ang lumipas ay bumukas ang
backseat na pinto ng kotse at lumabas doon ang ama niya saka tumingin kay Helena.
"Satisfied?" Puno ng sarkasmo ang boses ng ama niya.
Tumalim naman ang mga mata ni Helena, "really, Dominick, Henreitta? That bitch? I
know you two are doing something behind my back even then."
Her Dad smiled. "What can I say, i'm just irresistible."
Nagtagis ang bagang ni Helena. "I won't let you get away with this. You cheated on
me again and again!"
Her father scoffed, "come on, Helena, you betrayed me first. You're the one who
played me. I was a good husband to you until the day you left. What do you want me
to do, accept you and the Triad in my life?"
"That's what a good husband will do! Accept his wife and what she does!"
"And go against everything I believe in and what I fight for?!" Balik sigaw ng ama
niya. "You can rot in hell for all I care. I begged you to leave the Triad, to
chose our family, but you chose them, so fuck yourself!"
Nagtatagis ang bagang na may tinawagan si Helena at inutusan nito ang nasa kabilang
linya.
"Kill Dominick Quinn."
Happy eyes widen in fear as she looked at her father. "Noooo! Daaaad!
Gusto niyang takbuhin ang pagitan nila ng ama para ilayo ito sa kapahamakan, pero
huli na. Dalawang beses na tumama ang bala sa katawan nito at duguan ang katawang
bumagsak.
Nanginginig na nag-uunahang bumagsak ang mga luha niya. "Daddddddy! Noooo!"
"D-Daddy..." bulong ni Lucky, "w-what happened to D-daddy?"
Galit siyang humarap kay Helena, umiiyak siya, handa na itong atakehin at patayin
sa ginawa sa ama niya pero ang isa sa mga tauhan nito ay itinutok ang baril sa ulo
ni Lucky na nagpatigil sa kaniya.
"Ah-uh." Helena shook her head at her. "One wrong move, remember?"
Naiiyak na kumuyom ang kamao niya. "You bitch!"
Tumawa lang ito saka tinapik-tapik ang basa niyang pisngi. "You'll get over it. He
wasn't a good Dad anyways. It was his fault that you got into coma."
Nanlilisik ang mata niya. "No! It was your fault!"
"Because he doesn't want to give you to me!" Helena tsked before glancing at one of
her man, "check the pulse of that bastard."
Tumango ang lalaki saka nilapitan ang ama niya.
Happy was sobbing when the man spoke after her Dad's pulse. "He's dead."
"No... Daddy! No!" Fat tears streaming down her face. "No! No! Daddy!" She couldn't
even go to her Dad because she was seized by the two men!
"Master Dominick." Uncle Klaus looks in shock. "Master... No..."
"Leave with Lucky and that corpse, Klaus, before I change my mind." Walang emosyong
sabi ni Helena.
"Daddy!" Happy screamed while crying. "Daddy!"
Pilit siyang nagpupumiglas sa hawak ng dalawang lalaki pero itinutok ng mga ito ang
baril sa ulo ng kapatid.
"No... no..." umiiling na pakiusap niya habang hinihila siya ng dalawang lalaki
patungo sa likod ng truck. "No! Daddy!"
Isinakay siya ng dalawa sa truck pero bago nito ng mga iyon isinara, pinaalis ng
nga ito ang lahat ng suot niya at pinagsuot siya ng ibang damit. At may babae doon
sa loob ng kinapkapan ang lahat ng parte ng katawan niya, mula ulo, likod ng tainga
niya, kahit ang pagkababae niya ay kinapkapan nito, pati ang pang-upo niya bago
tumingin sa dalawang lalaki.
"No bugs." Anito bago lumabas ng truck at iniwan siyang mag-isa sa loob.
Napahawak siya sa pulsuhan niya. Wala na roon ang bracelet niya.
No... my tracker.
Napaigtad nalang si Happy ng malakas na sumara ang truck at nabalot ng kadiliman

ang buong paligid.
Nanghihina siyang napaupo habang naiisip niya ang lagay ni Lucky ngayon pagkatapos
nang mga nangyari.
Please, Lucky, be okay.
Happy was alone, worried and scared in the back of the moving truck when she heard
her husband's voice on her ear— from the nano-sized earpiece hidden and glued in
the inside of the Fossa part of her ear.
"How's my baby feeling?"
Lihim siyang napangiti pero hindi siya nagsalita. She just hummed a little to tell
Blaze that she's okay. Baka may hidden camera na naka night vision sa loob ng
truck, hindi siya puwedeng mahuli.
"Uncle Klaus and Lucky is on their way home." Ani Blaze na siyang nasa kabilang
linya. "And Dad, he's ahm, he's gonna be okay. Huwag kang mag-alala."
Happy hummed softly again.
"And about your tracker, don't worry about it too. Si Yrozz na ang bahala.
Mahahanap ka niya hanggat nakadikit sayo ang nano-sized earphone na gawa ni Yrozz.
But I thought the signal only works at twenty miles radius?
"Don't worry if its just a twenty mile radius." Dagdag ni Blaze, "hindi ka niya
hahayaang mapahamak kung ayaw niyang gilitan ko siya."
Pigil ni Happy ang magsalita. Ganun siya hanggang sa tumigil ang truck sa paggalaw.
Si Blaze lang ang nagsasalita sa kabilang linya habang siya ay nakikinig lang.
Nang bumukas ang pinto ng truck, pinalabas siya ng dalawang lalaki at hinawakan sa
magkabilang kamay.
Napatigil siya sa paglalakad ng sumalubong sa kaniya si Helena na nakangiti habang

pinagmamasdan siya mula ulo hanggang paa.
"There. New dress, no bugs." Anito.
Tiningnan niya ito masama at puno ng poot. "You will pay for what you did to my
Dad! I will make you pay!"
Tumawa lang si Helena saka senenyasan ang mga tauhan nitong ipasok siya sa malaking
Gusali na nasa harapan nila.
This is the new building of the Triad that they cannot infiltrate because of it's
powerful walls and top security.
Naging sunod-sunuran si Happy kung saan siya dalhin ng dalawa hanggang sa dumaan
sila sa pinto na bigla nalang nag-ingay at umilaw ng pula.
Shit! What is that?
"Search her again!" Sigaw ni Helena na pasimple niyang ikinaigtad.
Kaagad namang kinapkapan siya ng babaeng kasama nila, lahat ng sulok kaya naman
nakita nito ang nano-sized na earpiece sa tainga niya at ibinigay nito iyon kay
Helena.
Helena crushed the small earpiece on her fingers before glaring at her.
"I said no wrong move!" Galit na sigaw nito sa kaniya saka mahigpit na hinawakan
ang baba niya at pinisil iyon ng malakas pero hindi siya ngumiwi kahit sobrang
sakit niyon. "What did you do?! Who are you talking to?! Answer me!"
Happy glared back at Helena. "Screw you."
Malakas siyang nitong sinampal at mahigpit na namang hinawakan ang baba niya.
"Answer my questions!"
Happy remained silent.
Padabog na binitawan siya ni Helana saka bumaling ito sa pinakamalapit na bantay.

"Double our security." Pagkatapos ay dinuro siya nito, "and put her on the torture
chamber until the file is ready for extraction."
Hindi nagpumiglas si Happy at hinayaan nalang ang mga lalaki. Nang makarating sila
sa sinasabing chamber ni Helena, umawang ang bibig niya ng makitang may babaeng
naghihintay sa kaniya doon.
Babaeng kamukhang-kamukha niya.
Another lookalike.
"SIGURADO ako." Sabi ni Yrozz habang nakatutok ang mga mata nito sa laptop. "This
is it. This is the place."
"I'm sure as well." Sabad ni Ruthgar. "We had been circling around and this is the
only place suspicious and this is the area where we lost the transmission from Lady
Happy's earpiece."
Blaze secured the central strap lock of his parachute before speaking, "ready for
the drop."
Everyone was strapping their parachute as well. And he can see Kane's jaw
tightening.
Nilapitan niya ito, "she's gonna be fine."
"We lost contact." He's worried of her. They all are. "What if— what is something
bad happens to her?"
"She's fine." He has to believe it so he won't go insane. "Happy is fine. Okay,

buddy?"
Tumango si Kane.
Blaze secured the duffel bag that has his guns before looking at the others.
They're all doing the same thing. Knight, Niccolo, Monti and Kane are securing
their parachutes strap locks. King is with Uncle Klaus I the cockpit piloting the
plane. While the team oldies together with the first Arkhon are now securing their
guns and bullets inside a duffel bag.
Nilapitan niya ang ama ni Happy. "You're still not healed." Aniya, "the jump might
open the wound again."
Tinapik nito ang balikat niya, "huwag mo akong alalahanin. Focus on my daughter."
"But Dad—"
"I died earlier— with the help of Parisi's medicine— for my daughters." Ngumiti
ito, "and i'll gladly do it again. For my daughters."
Blaze sighed before looking down at where the old man was shot. In the chest.
Twice.
Dad was wearing a vest made by Niccolo. Impenetrable. Kahit ang bull cap nitong
suot, na halos matakpan na ang mata nito ay bulletproof din na gawa ni Niccolo kung
sakaling sa ulo ito patamaan ng kalaban. It was just costumized to spurt blood by
Racini to make it more convincing. While the medicine was from Niccolo as well— it
can stop a pulse for a minute or so and it stopped Dominick's pulse, fooling the
enemies.
It was a risky plan but it worked. Lucky is now already receiving the best care in
the world and Blake is with her to protect her. He would have like for Blake to be
here but baby girl needs him more. Ang huling balita sa kaniya ng kakambal ay
maayos na ang lagay ni Baby girl. Baby girl is a fighter. She would never give up.
And he would like to have Luther's help but it's nine hours flight from Italy to
here. They can't wait that long.
"What happened earlier— we're lucky." Aniya sa ama ni Happy, "our luck might run
out this time, Dad. Happy will be devastated if something bad happens to you. 'Yong
pag-iyak niya kanina, mas doble pa do'n ang iiiyak niya kapag may nangyaring masama
inyo."
Tinapik ng ama ng asawa ang balikat niya. "Kung ikaw ang nasa kalagayan ko, susuong
ka ba sa laban kahit nasa kalagayan kita?"
Blaze nodded. "Even wounded and battered, I will, for my wife and my child."
Dominick smiled. "See? And this is my daughter we're talking a about.

Makikipagpatayan ako para sa mga Prinsesa ko."
Tumango nalang si Blaze. Hindi naman niya mapipigilan ang ama ni Happy. Anak nito
ang pinag-uusapan nila. Kung sa kaniya man mangyayari 'yon, kahit magkagutay-gutay
siya, para sa anak niya, handa siyang pumasok sa giyera.
"Vest in?" Tanong ng ama niya sa ama ni Happy. "Ready to roll?"
Dominick smiled. "Fuck, yeah."
"It's been a long time since we got together like this." Anang unang Arkhon. "With
new faces this time." Pinalibot ng unang Arkhon ang tingin sa kanila at tumigil ang
tingin nito kay Knight saka nakangiting bumaling sa ama ni Happy. "That young man
idolized you. Please, don't disappoint him."
Tumawa ang ama ni Happy, "no worries, i'll give him a reason to idolized me more."
Napailing ang unang Arkhon saka bumaling ito kay Knight. "If you got disappointed,
remember, I told you so."
Lumapit naman si Knight sa ama ni Happy saka inilahad nito ang kamay. "Sir, it's
really an honour for me to fight beside you. Really a big honour."
Ang seryosong mukha ni Dominick ang tumitig kay Knight. "I loathe your father."
"I feel the same." Ani Knight.
Biglang ngumiti si Dominick at tinanggap ang pakikipagkamay ni Knight. "Then we're

buddies. You and me."
"Don't idolized him." Anang ama niya kay Knight, "his head is getting bigger."
"He's a legend." Bulong ni Knight habang nakatingin pa rin sa ama ni Happy na puno
ng paghanga. "Such an honour. I'm glad I came here. Fuck."
Tumawa ang ama ni Happy. "Don't make me blush now."
Nasapo ni Knight ang mukha, "my face is hot. Fuck! Am I blushing?"
"Yes."
"Fuck." Knight cussed.
Napailing nalang silang lahat.
"It's creepy seeing him like this." Ani Racini habang nakikipag-usap pa rin si
Knight sa ama ni Happy. "I mean, i've seen the serious Knight. And the crazy
Knight. But this— this is a whole new level of creepiness."
Monti chuckled. "Let him be. You know how Knight idolized him."
"Yeah..." Niccolo tsked, "kaya nga siguro galit ang ama niya sa dating ikalawang
Arkhon dahil bukang-bibig siya palagi ni Knight."
"Okay! Ready!" Biglang sigaw ni Yrozz na ikinabaling nila rito. "Com check?"
They all checked their communication line through their earpiece. At nang maayos
'yon lahat, binuksan ni Uncle Ruthgar ang ramp ng malaking skydiving plane na
kinalululanan nila.
"Good luck, bitches!" Nakangising sabi ni Uncle Ruthgar. "Bring home the bacon!"
Natatawang napailing sila.
"Is your chest secured?" Tanong ng ama niya sa ama ni Happy.
Tumango ang ama ni Happy. "Niccolo and Blaze secured it."
"Ready to fuck their brains out?" Tanong ni Uncle Vent sa kanilang lahat.
"Fuck, yeah!"
Sabay-sabay nilang sagot.
"Let's roll!" Sigaw nang unang Arkhon bago ito ang unang tumalon palabas ng
eroplano.
Team Oldies followed and one by one, they jumped.
"Your highness." Kuha ni King sa atensiyon niya bago pa siya makatalon, "don't die,
okay?"
He smirked. "That's the plan, jackass."
"Dick." King tsked before glancing at Kane. "Keep his highness and Young Miss
safe."
Kane nodded. "I will."
"Okay. Go. See you down there."
"Tell Deth and Lyf to wait for my signal." Bilin ni Blaze kay King.
Nasa ibaba kasi ang magkapatid, hindi nila kasama.
King nodded.
King, Uncle Klaus, Yrozz and Uncle Ruthgar, they will remain in the plane. They
have other things to do.
"Come on." Aniya kay Kane bago isinuot ang safety goggles niyang naka-night vision
saka tumalon.
Violent cold air hit his body as he fall, he struggled hard to control the air to
work for him until he was finally gliding in the air like an expert diver.
"Guys!" Boses iyon ni Yrozz sa tainga nilang lahat. "There's eight guards on the
rooftop where you will land! Two in every direction!"
"I'll take the east!" Sigaw ni Niccolo na nakalabas na ang parachute.
"South!" Blaze said as he move his body to south before releasing his parachute.
"West!" Sigaw ng ama niya.
"North is mine!" Ani Uncle Vent.
Blaze took out his two knives that was safely secured and strapped on his thigh.
The air blowing the parachute was not helping him to aim better but his need to
neutralise the enemy is more stronger than the wind.
He gripped the knife tighter, waiting for the right momentum before throwing it.
"Hell, yeah!" Blaze hissed when he hit his targets.
Nagkaniya-kaniya nang hiyaw si Niccolo, Uncle Vent at Ang ama niya ng tamaan din
nito ang kalaban.
Blaze quickly manoeuvred his parachute towards the rooftop and landed smoothly and
safely. Kaagad niyang inalis ang parachute sa katawan niya.
"Blaze, send the signal to Lyf and Deth." Anang ama ni Happy.
"Yes, Dad." Aniya saka inilabas ang grenade launcher na nasa duffel bag niya at
ini-abot yon kay Kane, "do the honour."
Kane smiled before holding and pointing the grenade launcher at the gate of the
building. It's powerful outside, but from the inside, they'll see if it can stand
an attack.
"Fuck it." Aniya.
Kane pressed the release and it hit the gate with a loud bang— destroying the
indestructible from the outside.
"Fuck, yeah." Blaze whispered with a smile before glancing at Team Oldies. "Signal
has been sent."
Happy's Dad unstrapped the parachute, "let's rock and role, people." Then he pulled
a rifle from his father's duffel bag.
"Let's do it with a loud bang." Anang unang Arkhon.
"And always keep in mind our two important plans to win." Ani Knight.
"Gun's blazin'." Anang labat.
"And don't die." Aniya.
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CHAPTER 58
HINDI HINAYAAN ni Happy na makita ng kahit na sino man na natatakot siya.

Nanatiling walang emosyon ang mukha niya habang itinatali siya sa upuan. Ang mga
mata niya ay paminsan-minsan ay tumutuon sa babaeng kamukhang-kamukha niya na
kalmadong nakaupo 'di kalayuan sa kaniya.
Another lookalike?
Ilang kamukha ba niya ang mayroon ang Triad? Ano ba ang pina-plano nang mga ito sa
kaniya?!
Huminga siya ng malalim ng makitang pumasok si Helena sa loob ng kuwarto. Nakangiti

ito sa kaniya habang naglalakad palapit.
"Happy, how are you feeling?" Tanong nito saka hinaplos ang buhok niya nang masuyo.
"Are you ready for the show?"
"What do you want?" She asked calmly and coldly.
Helena smiled in amazement. "I'm really amaze by you. You're calm and collected
even in this kind of situation—"
"Why are you doing this?" Hindi niya napigilang tanong kay Helena, "you're my
mother, aren't you supposed to be on my side?"
Nawala ang ngiti nito saka tumalim ang mga mata. "I'm getting sick of you referring
me as your mother. You took Dominick away from me. You took my husband away from
me."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Aniya sa malamig na boses.
"Didn't your perfect father tell you the truth?" She sneered then laugh bitterly.
"Of course. Dominick won't. Secretive as ever. He always wanted to be perfect in
everybody's eyes. Especially in the eyes of his first born."
Naguguluhan siya sa mga sinasabi ni Helena pero hindi siya nagtanong. Nakikita niya
sa mukha nitong sasabihin din nito iyon sa kaniya.
She won't give her the satisfaction of seeing her curious.
Helena sighed heavily. "You're not even curious."
Umiling siya. "My Dad is not perfect, Helena. I know he has mistake and I don't
care. I understand Dad and why he keep secrets from me—"
"Even it's about your own mother?"
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "You're my mother, yes, Dad keep it a secret from me
but I didn't mind—"
"I'm not your mother."
Happy froze, shock is written in her face. "C-come again?"
"I'm not your mother." Ulit nito saka malamig na ngumiti sa kaniya. "Did your
father tell you that?"
Happy remained frozen. "W—w-what—h-how— w-what..."
Happy cannot form any coherent word as she stared at Helena in shock.
Helena chuckled. "I guess Dominick didn't." She tsked. "It was our first year in
marriage when his ex-girlfriend came to see him— with a child who matched
Dominick's DNA. His first born." She sneered, "when you came, Dominick was never
the same. His attention was always to you. Always what's best for you. Always.
Always. I lost my husband because of you!"
Sa halip na magalit, napangiti siya na nauwi sa mahinang pagtawa. "Thank God we're
not blood related. I'll kill you later and it's gonna be easy."
Malakas siyang sinampal ni Helena ng maraming beses dahilan para pumutok ang gilid
ng labi niya.
"Your mother is a whore!" She spat at her. "She whored herself to Dominick!
Dominick's first born should have been my child! Mine! But you took it away from
me! You ruined everything! You ruined my plan!" Nanlilisik ang matang sigaw nito sa
kaniya. "And now I will ruin you too after i'm done with you!"
Napailing-iling siya. "I was a child back then yet you were jealous of me. Jesus
Christ, Helena, you're a fucked up bitch."
Mahigpit at malakas nitong sinakal ang leeg niya at matalim ang matang tiningnan
siya ng masama. "You think your husband loves you? Think again!" Tinuro nito ang
babaeng kamukha niyang nakaupo ng kalmado. "No one will be the wiser but me. You
think we only have one person to copy you? Think again! I made two lookalike and
this one knows everything about you that even your husband can't tell the
difference! I will use your father's plan to trick us before to trick them back as
well."
Happy calmly smiled. "I trust my husband."
Tumawa ng nakakaloko si Helena saka tinuro ang malapad na TV na nasa unahan niya,
"there, you will see your husband rescuing your lookalike— oh, i'm sure you know
that your team is here, trying to rescue you and they will rescue the wrong Happy
making me happy."
Happy just smiled. "Trust me, my husband can tell."
"Why?" Helena smirked before looking down at her finger, "because of the Tattoo on
your finger? Don't worry, the new Happy has one too."
Still worry didn't consume her. "My Blazey can tell."
Mapaklang tumawa si Helena, "keep saying that, but later, your heart will be broken
like how you broke mine."
Napailing siya, "good luck with your plan, Helena."
Ngumisi lang ito sa kaniya saka bumaling ito sa dalawang tauhang naroon. "Beat her
up but don't kill her. I still need her after the file has been extracted."
Beat her up? My baby! But she didn't let anyone see her worry.
Naglakad na paalis si Helena, "Happy," tawag nito sa babaeng kamukha niya na kaagad
na ngumiti.
Kamukhang-kamukha talaga siya nito! Mula sa paglalakad, pagsasalita, kahit ang

boses! Pati kung paano ito gumalaw. Siya na siya.
"Helena." Anang kamukha niya.
"Let's go and finish our plan."
Her lookalike smiled. "Of course."
Nang makaalis ang dalawa, kaagad na lumapit sa kaniya ang dalawang lalaki na
inutusan ni Helena na bugbugin siya. Kinakabahan siya sa gagawin sa kaniya ng
dalawa pero mas itinuon niya ang buong atensiyon sa kamay niyang kumakawala sa
pagkakatali sa kaniya.
Napaigik siya ng sunod na sunod na suntok ang tumama sa mukha niya. Halos maluha
siya sa sakit ng tumama ang dobleng sipa sa magkabilang balikat niya.
Dalawang lalaki ang bumubugbog sa kaniya at wala siyang magawa kundi ang yumuko
para protektahan ang tiyan para hindi tamaan ang inosenteng buhay na nasa loob ng
sinapupunan niya.
Happy was struggling to stay awake while getting beaten. Napapadaing nalang siya sa
tuwing tumatama ang mga kamao at sipa ng mga ito sa tagiliran niya at sa ibang
parte pa ng katawan niya maliban sa tiyan niya.
The chair she was strapped in fell into the ground, together with her.
She felt the rope loosen.
Lord, please... give me more strength to fight. She begged.
Pilit siyang nag-pumiglas at kumawala sa pagkakatali sa kaniya habang pinagsisisipa

siya ng dalawa. Panay ang iwas niya na hindi tamaan ang tiyan niya! Ibang parte na
lang huwag lang ang tiyan niya!
God! Please, help me get through this! Help me fight this!
Happy was already in the verge of tears because of severe pain when she saw the
man's feet kicking toward her stomach.
No! Her mind shouted in fear for her baby.
Happy was scared, in pain and weak but God was with her— she felt him when she
finally got free from the ropes after so many minutes of struggling.
Mabilis siyang bumangon para umilag at lumaban ng suntukan.
Leave no survivor. 'Yon ang nasa isip niya habang walang habas ang bawat suntok at
sipa na pinapakawalan niya sa dalawang kalaban. She's so focus on surviving for
herself and for her baby that fear of losing didn't came to her mind.
Happy didn't hold back. She moves with certainty and lividness. She keeps seeing
the two men beating her up in her mind and her attacks just became more deadlier
and deadlier.
Pagkatapos niyang mapatumba ang isa, tumakbo siya at mataas na tumalon sabay
malakas na sipa sa lalaki gamit ang dalawang talampakan.
Sabay silang bumagsak sa sahig pero kaagad siyang nakabangon.
Nang makitang nakahiga pa rin ang kalaban, mabilis niyang nilapitan ito at
hinawakan ang buhok bago ilang beses na ihinampas ang ulo nito sa semento hanggang
sa dumugo 'yon. Pagktapos ay binalikan niya ang isa pang walang malay na kalaban
para baliin ang leeg nito.
Hindi puwedeng walang malay lang ang dalawa. Pagkatapos ng ginawa ng mga ito sa
kaniya habang nakatali siya, hindi niya hahayaang huminga pa ang mga ito.
Happy stands up after ending two lives and was about to leave the room but its
locked. From the outside.
"Shit!" Galit siyang napamura saka tumakbo pabalik sa harapan ng TV ng marinig

niyang tumutunog 'yon.
And truth to Helena's word, she saw his husband rescuing the wrong Happy.
Kumuyom ang kamao niya habang titig na titig sa asawang nakikipaglaban para iligtas
ang pekeng Happy na nakatali rin at may mga pasa sa mukha.
Blazey... I trust you, baby.
IBINABA NI Blaze ang walang balang baril saka mabilis na hinugot ang isa pang baril
na nakalagay sa thigh holster niya saka umikot at itinutok sa kanan niya ang baril
at kinalabit ang gatilyo.
Then he strap it back on his thigh before running while putting a new magazine on
his gun.
Tuloy-tuloy lang ang pagtakbo ni Blaze habang nakikipagbarilan. Nang makitang may
kalaban sa kanan at kaliwa niya, hinugot niya ang isang baril at nakadipang
nakipagpalitan ng bala habang tumatakbo.
Blaze took cover as he change the magazine of his guns before stepping out from the
large pillar to rain more bullets on their enemies.
Then he heard a loud thud behind him, when he looked back he saw an enemy down.
Killed by Kane.
"Watch your back, your highness." Ani Kane.
He chuckled. "I have you for that." Aniya saka binaril ang lalaking nasa likuran
nito at itututok na ang baril kay Kane, "no one sneaks on my son's back and live."
Then he looked at Kane, "let's move."
Tumango si Kane saka sabay nilang pinasok ang bawat kuwarto na nadadaanan nila.
They protected each other's back while fighting side by side and back to back.
"They're too many." Kane tsked. "Our bullets are running out."
Blaze pointed his gun at Kane's two sword strapped on his back. "You have swords, I
have knives. We'll survive."
Kane smiled. "Of course. Ii-spoil pa natin ang magiging anak ni Mom."
Pinalitan ulit ni Blaze ang magazine ng baril, "speaking of which, i'm hoping it's
a boy. Because of it's a girl, marami akong mapapatay kapag naging dalaga na siya."
Kane nodded. "I'm hoping it's a boy too. I'd hate to kill teenagers who will hurt
her."
Natatawang tinapik niya ang balikat ni Kane. "Good that you feel me. We'll kill
everyone who hurts her."
Kane nodded with a smile. "Sana lalaki ang una niyong anak, your highness. Tapos
babae na ang sunod para may katulong tayo sa pagpatay sa mga mananakit sa kaniya."
Blaze actually laugh at what Kane said. "For that, you're my son now."
Kane chuckled— for the first time— he heard him chuckled. Before, it's always a
smile.
"Come on." Aya niya kay Kane habang ikinakasa ang baril, "let's roll."
Mabilis na binaril ni Blaze ang papasalubong sa kanilang kalaban samantalang si

Kane naman ay nakatalikod na naglalakad sa tabi niya dahil ang kalaban nila sa
likuran ang pinapaulanan nito ng bala.
At nang tingnan niya ang mga pinatumba nitong kalaban, lahat sa ulo ang tama.
"Wow..." Blaze was amaze at Kane's shooting skill, "where did you learn to shoot so
accurately?"
"I'd been training since six years old."
"Oh. Fair enough."
"How about you, your highness?" Tanong ni Kane habang patuloy silang
nakikipagbarilan. "Where did you learn to kill?"
With gun's blazin', Blaze answered. "I forced myself. To get the justice I wanted."
Walang emosyong binaril ni Kane ang lalaking kalalabas palang sa pinagtataguan

nito. "How do you force yourself to kill?"
"I was desperate and angry." Sagot niya saka binato ng kutsilyo ang nakitang
kalaban dahil ubos na ang bala niya. "Fuck. I'm out of bullet."
"Me too," Kane said before dropping his guns and pulling his swords out from it's
sheath. "But it's okay. I like using my swords better."
Blaze dropped his guns as well before pulling his knives out, "I like knives
better."
"One stab to kill is okay, buddy." Bilin niya kay Kane, "don't make it too much
bloody. Magrereklamo na naman si Claud." Claud is the head of clean up crew under
Midnight.
Kane lips thinned. "I don't like that guy. I heard him say that Mom is very
pretty."
Tumiim ang bagang niya. "He did?"
Kane nodded. "Yes. But only his highness has the right to call Mom pretty so I
don't like Claud. He's a motherfucker."
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa kutsilyo, "let's paint this building with blood then so
he has so many to clean up."
"Yes, your highness."
Blaze frowned at Kane while they're walking. "Where did you learn to use
motherfucker?"
Kane glanced at him. "From you."
"Oh." Napangiwi siya, "don't let your Mom hear you say that. She'll kill both of
us."
"Okay."
"Good." Blaze continued walking while attacking every enemies they encounter.
Hand to hand combat plus knives. While Kane glides gracefully with his swords.
Nakikita niyang umiikot ang hawakan ng espada sa pulsuhan nito habang
nakikipaglaban kapagkuwan ay binato nito ang espada sa kalaban na nasa likuran
niya.
Mabilis naman niyang hinugot ang espada sa lalaki na nasa likuran niya at ginamit
'yon para tulungan si Kane sa dalawa nitong kalaban na parehong may hawak na baril.
Blaze went samurai on the two. Slashing and stabbing, their bloody spurting with
blood as they fall.
Kane looked at him. "Hindi ko alam na magaling ka rin pala sa espada."
Blaze shrugged with a smug smirked. "I'm talented. Come on."
"First level, clear." Anang boses ni Niccolo mula sa earpiece na suot. Niccolo
teamed up with Parisi and Uncle Vent to take down the enemies in the first floor of
the building.
"Second floor. Clear." Anang boses ni Knight na kasama naman ang ama niya at ama ni
Happy.
"Third floor. Clear." Boses nang unang Arkhon na kasama ang Hippeis nito.
"Fourth floor." Aniya, "we'll still checking."
Naghiwalay sila ni Kane para suyurin ang buong palapag nang marinig niya ang boses
nito.
"Your highness! In here!"
Mabilis siyang tumakbo sa pinanggalingan ng boses nito at kaagad na humigpit ang

hawak sa kutsilyong dala ng makita ang sampung kalalakihan na nilalaban ni Kane ng
sabay-sabay.
And behind those ten men is Happy— his wife. Tied to a chair. Face swollen. And she
was looking at him, begging.
"Blazey... save me..." she was crying while begging, "our baby..."
Mabilis na tinulungan ni Blaze si Kane na labanan ang sampung kalalakihan. He

blocked and attacked at the same time. Nang mahawak siya ng isang lalaki sa
likuran, sinusubukan siya nitong sakalin, iginalaw niya ang kamay na may hawak nang
kutsilyo para saksakin ang lalaki sa leeg pero nasalag nito iyon.
Mas malakas ito sa kaniya dahil unti-unti nang nauubos ang hangin sa baga niya.
He was losing oxygen, desperate to be alive, he didn't stop head-butting the man
behind him. And when his hold on him loosen, he faced him and immediately bury his
knife on his neck.
"Fuck you." Aniya saka sinipa ito at ibinato ang kutsilyo sa kalaban ni Kane
pagkatapos ay sumipa ang paa niya na tumama sa leeg ng kalaban saka mabilis niya
itong sinakal at binali ang leeg.
When he heard a snap, he pulled his knife on another man's body to attack the
remaining enemies.
Blaze and Kane didn't leave any survivor. If it's not stabbed or slashed to death,
then it's a broken neck.
Pareho silang hinihingal ni Kane ng matapos ang labanan.
"Baby!" Kaagad siyang lumapit kay Happy at mabilis na inalis ito sa pagkakatali.
"Blazey!" Kaagad na yumakap sa kaniya ang asawa ng mahigpit. "I was so scared!"
Blaze stilled and frowned. Something feels off. His wife's body feels different.
Maraming beses na niyang nayakap ang asawa ay hindi ganito ang katawan nito. Yes,
she smells the same but she feels different.
Something is wrong.
Kumawala siya sa yakap ng asawa saka sinapo ang mukha nito at pinakatitigan ito.
"Anong ginawa nila sayo?"
Habang sumasagot si Happy, may hinahanap ang mga mata niya sa mukha nito na
palaging nakukuha ang atensiyon niya kapag ganito kalapit ang mukha nila sa isa't-
isa.
And it's missing now.
Pasimple siyang humakbang paatras saka nilingon si Kane na nakatayo lang hindi
kalayuan.
"Kane is bleeding." Anita habang nakatingin sa kamay ni Kane, "I have to see his
wound—"
Happy stopped him by gripping his hand. "Don't leave me. I'm scared."
Napatitig siya sa asawa saka napabuntong-hininga. "Okay. I won't." Niyakap niya ito
ng mahigpit saka bumulong sa tainga nito, "you're missing something."
"What?" She asked softly.
"The three very tiny moles on my wife's temple where I love placing my lips on."
Bulong niya saka sinaksak ang babae sa dibdib habang nasa mga braso niya ito at
hindi nakikita ang mukha.
And when the woman dropped dead on the floor, Blaze heave a deep sigh before
turning around.
Kane asked as he neared him. "How many copycat do they have?"
"I hope that's the last." Aniya saka bumuntong-hininga ulit. "'Yon ang pangalawang
kamukha ng asawa ko na pinatay ko." Napailing siya. "This is insanity. Fuck."
Kane nodded. "I would have killed her if you didn't. I mean, I know Mom, she would
have run towards me to see my bleeding hand. That's just who she is."
Tumango si Blaze. "Fuck. Good thing I didn't kiss her. Na-i-imagine ko na ang
mangyayari kung ginawa ko 'yon. I might get kicked out the house for good. You know
that your Mom is a very possessive woman."
"But you did hug the fake Mom." Kane pointed out.
Blaze froze as his body went cold in fear. "Fucking fuck. I need to beg for
forgiveness."
"I'm sure, Princess, will understand, pussycat." Boses iyon ng ama ni Happy sa
earpiece. "Be in the elevator. We're going up."
Kaagad silang tumakbo ni Kane patungong elevator. Nang bumukas 'yon, nasa loob na
ang lahat. Sila nalang ni Kane ang kulang.
Kaagad silang sumakay.
"So that wasn't my daughter." Dominick tsked. "They're using my trick against us
this time. This is really personal."
His father looked at Dominick. "We both know why it's personal, Dominick. It's
Helena."
Napailing ang ama ni Happy na may hawak na kutsilyo sa magkabilang kamay na

nababalot ng dugo. "I know..."
"And knowing Helena," Uncle Vent tsked, "be prepared to explain to your daughter."
"I'm always prepared." Anang ama ni Happy na nagtatagis ang bagang, "and because of
that, i'll kill them all."
Tamang-tama naman na bumukas ang Elevator. Nakahanda na sila sa pag-atake pero ang
sumalubong sa kanila ay hindi myembro ng Triad kundi si Deth at Lyf.
Akala niya nasa baba pa ang dalawa at naglilinis pa ng kalat do'n.
"We cleaned up this floor." Sabi ni Deth, "there's one we cannot open. It's
fingerprint-locked. We hit it with grenade launcher but the door didn't even
budge."
Nagkatinginan silang lahat.
"Doon siguro nila tinatago si Lady Happy." Ani Knight.
"What are we waiting for?" The first Arkhon asked. "Let's bring down that fucking
door."
Iginiya sila ng magkapatid na Romanov patungo sa pintuan na sinasabi ng mga ito.
One look and Niccolo already has something to say about the lock.
"That lock is not easy to bypass but not impossible." Anito saka akmang lalapitan
ang pinto ng bumukas iyon.
They stilled and went to war mode when they saw who's inside the now open door.
More than twenty men and Helena who's pointing a gun at Happy's head.
And Happy, she has bruises all over her body, making him shake in so much anger.
Blaze saw red.
Malakas at mabilis niyang ibinato ang dalawang kutsilyong hawak kay Helena pero
dumaplis lang iyon sa leeg nito dahil naka-ilag ito at ang dalawang tauhan nito sa
likuran ang tinamaan. Alam niyang galit din si Kane sa nakitang lagay ni Happy
dahil nakita niyang ibinato nito ang espada kay Helena pero hinarang iyon ng isa sa
mga tauhan nito kaya hindi iyon umabot kay Helena.
Mas lalo silang nag-apoy sa galit ng makitang pinagduldulan ni Helena ang dulo ng
baril sa ulo ni Happy.
"Do something stupid again and me and my men will shoot her head off." Ani Helena
saka tumingin kay Dominick. "I see you're still alive."
Dominick smiled like he was unfazed by Happy's condition. But Blaze knew better.
Dominick is livid. He can see him tightening his jaw as he spoke with a smile.
"Well... what can I say, even life can't resist me." Anang ama ni Happy.
Nagtagis ang bagang ni Helena, "this is all your fault. Our marriage failing was
all your fault—"
"Oh, screw you." Ani Dominick sa walang pakialam na boses. "I begged you. You know
I did."
Mas nanlisik ang mata ni Helena. "How dare you! You want me to accept this bitch
into our family?!" Dinuro nito si Happy gamit ang baril na hawak. "No! She ruined
everything! Everything! Your first born should have been my child!"
Tumalim ang mga mata ni Dominick. "Don't call my a daughter a bitch, i'll kill
you."
"She's a bitch!" Sigaw ni Helena. "A bitch! Just like her whore of a mother! A
whore!"
Happy's father move. It was so fast, Blaze barely saw it. All he could see was a
blur movement of objects and he heard six gunshot coming from Happy's dad.
It happen so fast. In a blink of an eye, eleven men on Helena's side all dropped
dead. Only seven left alive. Excluding Helena who went pale at what happened.
Four from knives and seven from bullets.
Nakaawang ang labing napatingin siya sa ama ng asawa. Umuusok pa ang dulo ng baril
na hawak nito habang nagtatagis ang bagang at matalim ang mga mata.
That's... that's the real monster in battle. No wonder he's a legend.
Dominick tsked. "I'm out of bullets."
Kaagad namang nagbigay ng magazine si Knight sa ama ni Happy. "Here."
Tinanggap naman iyon ng ama ni Happy at akmang papalitan ang magazine ng baril nito
ng magsalita si Helena.
"I said don't move!" Mas lalong dumiin ang dulo ng baril ni Helana sa ulo ni Happy.
"I will kill her."
Dominick sighed heavily before continuing what he was doing— changing the magazine
of his gun. "You won't kill her, Helena because you still need her." Dominick
smirked, "how's the extraction of the files doing? Is it open yet? I'll assumed
it's not because my Princess is still alive."
Parang bubuga ng apoy ang galit sa mukha ni Helena, "she and you ruined our family!
Umiling ang ama ni Happy. "I didn't. We didn't. Before Happy came, you were already
playing me for a fool. I knew, Helena. I'm not an idiot. I know you're gathering
informations on the Organòsi and putting it together into a hard drive. My mistake
was trusting you and thinking that maybe I could change you because I believe that
there is no one who is born evil, evilness is a choice you make for yourself to be
superior than others. I thought if I trust you, you'll choose me. But you left the
moment your cover was blown even after I begged."
"It was the best thing for me to do." Sagot ni Helena sa malamig na boses. "I don't
want to see you anymore."
Ngumiti si Dominick na parang wala lang. "I know. But of course, you need to come
back because I didn't let you get away with the files, did i?" He chuckled, "oh,
Helena, you thought you're so smart, protecting the hard drive with a fingerprint
locked." He smirked smugly, "you're not the only one who has that kind of skill."
"You fooled me!" Helena sneered at Dominick. "But not anymore. I'm just waiting for
my ride— a Helicopter to get our of here with your daughter. And After the Triad is
done with your daughter, I will gut her open myself and send you her body parts."
Dominick tsked. "Why are you so bitter, Helena? Is this because you can't open the
hard drive that I found under your closet, and I override it and then put another
finger-print together with yours?" He looked at Happy, "my daughter's fingerprint.
You need her— the fingerprint of my child that you hated— to open that hard drive.
Sorry—" Dominick smirked, "oops, no not really."
Nakangising ibinaba ni Helena ang baril sa tiyan ng asawa na ikinalamig ng buong
katawan niya.
No! Our baby!
"How about if I shoot only this part?" Tumawa si Helena, "she'll live but someone
will also die."
Blaze's heart was pounding, he was readying to attack— fuck if he dies trying to
save his wife and child— when Dominick spoke calmly, stopping him.
"Princess, Krav maga, please."
Krav Maga is a kind of martial art. It's also use to disarm an assailant.
Bumaba ang mga mata ni Happy sa baril na hawak ni Helena sa tiyan nito saka
tumingin ito sa kaniya at sa ama nito bago dahan-dahang tumaas ang kamay na parang
sumusuko.
"Please, have mercy on me." Naiiyak na pakiusap ni Happy kay Helena na ikinagulat
nang lahat. Happy didn't beg earlier, why beg now? "Not my baby. Please... please,
I beg you."
"Silence!" Sigaw ni Helena na mas lalong nairita. "Don't move!"
"Please... please..." Happy begged.
"I said don't move!" Sigaw ni Helena.
Biglang nawala ang lahat ng emosyon sa mukha ni Happy at mabilis na iginalaw nito
ang mga kamay.
Happy turns around, her hand reached to grip the barrel of Helena's gun and she
continued turning until she was already out of the line of fire. Nakipag-agawan ito
ng baril kay Helena, panay ang siko ni Happy sa balikat ng babae hanggang sa
barilin ito ni Dominick sa balikat dahilan para mabitawan nito ang baril na hawak.
Mahilis namang itinutok ni Happy sa gilid ng nuo ni Helena ang sarili nitong baril
habang nakatutok naman ang baril ng ama ni Happy sa gitna ng nuo ni Helena.
Nagpalit na ngayon nang posisyon si Helena at Happy. Ang asawa na niya ang may
hawak ng baril.
My baby is such a badass. Blaze couldn't stop smiling.
Ang natitira namang tauhan na kasama ni Helena ay napatumba kaagad ni Uncle Vent at
nang ama niya ng kasing bilis ng kisap-mata na umatake ng gumalaw si Happy kanina.
The Team Oldies are really legends. Team Happiness has a long way to go to be like
them.
"This is not the end!" Helena hissed. "The Triad will win! We will not lose!"
Dominic smiled at Helena. "Thank you so much for leaving me because if you haven't,
damn, I wouldn't have enjoyed my very lovely Henreitta."
"I will kill all of you!" Sigaw ni Helena sa nanggagalaiting boses habang hawak ang
dumudugo nitong braso. "I will end you! I will kill all of—"
Two gunshots fired— from Happy, straight on Helena's temple and Dominick's gun
straight on Helena's forehead— and Helena dropped dead.
"I told you i'll kill you." Sabi ni Happy sa walang buhay na katawan ni Helena.
"Nobody messes with the Quinn's," ani Dominick na nakatingin sa walang buhay na
katawan ni Helena, "and lived."
"Daddy?" Ani Happy na binitawan na ang baril.
"Princess?"
Happy glared at her father. "You have so much explaining to do."
Daddy Dominick gulped. "I will, Princess, maybe later?"
Nilampasan lang ito ni Happy saka tumakbo ito kay Kane at kagad na sinuri nito ang
dumudugong kamay ni Kane. "What happened to you?" Puno ng pag-aalala nitong tanong.
"I told you to take care, didn't i?"
Nagkatinginan sila ni Kane saka sabay na napangiti.
"I'll be fine, Mom."
May babala ang titig ni Happy may Kane. "You better be."
Kane smiled at Happy before embracing her. "I'm relieved that my Mom is okay. Next
time, don't make yourself a bait, okay, Mom?"
Hinagod ni Happy ang likod ni Kane. "I'm okay." Kumawala ito sa yakap ni Kane saka
humarap sa kaniya.
Titig na titig ito sa kaniya na para bang minimemorya ang buong mukha niya saka
ngumiti. "I love you."
His heart softened. "I love you too, you know that."
Tumango ito saka sinugod siya ng mahigpit na yakap. "Thank you, kasi nakita mong
hindi ako 'yon. Thank you so much, Blazey. Thank you." Bulong sa kaniya ng asawa.
Yinapos niya ang katawan ng asawa. "You're my wife, baby. I would know if it's you
or not."
Kumawala ito sa yakap niya saka sinapo ang mukha niya at ito mismo ang sumiil ng
mapusok na halik sa mga labi niya na kaagad naman niyang tinugon hanggang sa
pakawalan nito ang mga labi niya.
"Our baby is unharmed." Bulong nito sa mga labi niya. "Though I was beat up by two
men—" nagdilim ang mulha niya, "— I killed them."
Kaagad na kumalma siya. "Oh. That's good to hear."
Kaagad na kumalma siya. "Oh. That's good to hear."
"Yeah?" Happy smiled while looking lovingly at him, "Helena told me you'll broke my
heart tonight."
"Did i?"
Happy answered by kissing him senseless.
"Does that mean you're not mad that I hugged the fake Happy?" Nakangiwing tanong
niya ng pakawalan nito ang mga labi niya.
Nakangiting umiling ang asawa saka hinalikan na naman siya. "Nope. I'm not."
Blaze let out a sigh of relief. "Thank God."
Natawa si Happy saka bigla nalang umalis sa tabi niya para kumustahin ang lahat.
Nasa asawa niya ang buong atensiyon niya hanggang sa narinig niya ang boses ni King
sa earpiece na suot.
"Your highness and other people hearing this." Anito. "We're ready outside.
Everything is in placed. I'm already with the Cleaning crew."
"To the elevator." Anang unang Arkhon na tiyak niyang narinig si King. "Let's go
home. King is ready."
Gumalaw silang lahat maliban sa ama ni Happy at si Knight na nakatingin sa labas ng

glass wall ng building habang nag-uusap.
"It's more fun if we jump." Ani Knight.
Tumango ang ama ni Happy. "True. Maybe we should ask King to put a inflatable
circle down there so we can jump happily and freely while listening to Young, Dumb
and Broke—"
"Dad." Anang malamig na boses ni Happy.
It was just the word 'Dad' but Daddy Dominick actually froze. Ang may kasalanan nga
naman, napaghahalata.
Dominick whispered at Knight. "We'll do the jumping some other time. My Princess
will gut me because she just found out my lies. I'm scared as fuck."
Knight nodded. "When my wife found out that I ate a chocolate cake with KN, my
youngest, even after I promised her we won't, I was scared as fuck as well so I
know the feeling."
Tumango ang dalawa na ikinailing ni Blaze. Mukhang nagkasundo ang parehong sintu-
sinto.
Nasa likod siya ng asawa habang nakasakay sila sa elevator, maingat siya na hindi
ito hawakan dahil sa mga pasa nito sa katawan. Baka masaktam ito.
Nang makalabas sila ng gusali, halos malinis na ang buong kapaligiran dahil nag-
umpisa na pala ang Cleaning crew na maglinis.
And when King saw Happy, he's jaw tightened and his knuckles fisted. Then he looked
at him. "Please tell me they're all dead."
Tumango siya.
Saka lang kumalma si King. "By the way, every corner and every floor of this
building is already wired with bomb. I'm sure of it because Me and Dad did it
ourselves while Yrozz and Uncle Ruthgar are battling with the Triad through the
computer. Who knows what's happening with those two."
"Thank you, King." Ani Happy saka tinapik nito ang balikat ni King, "take care,
okay? Umuwi ka kaagad pagkatapos mo rito."
Tumango si King.
Iginiya ni Blaze ang asawa palapit sa kotse na dala rin ni King— ang isa sa mga
sasakyan ng ama ni Happy na bulletproof at crash proof.
"How's my baby feeling?" Tanong niya bago binuksan ang pinto ng kotse.
Ngumiti sa kaniya ang asawa kahit halatang pagod ito. "I'll just rest. I'll feel
better later."
Tumango siya at inalalayan ang asawa papasok sa kotse, at dahil nasa likuran siya
nito, hindi nakatakas sa kaniya ang kumakalat na dugo sa pang-upo ito, lalo na sa
gitnang hita pababa sa pantalon.
"Baby..." he whispered in fear, "y-you're bleeding."
Hindi sumakay ng kotse si Happy dahil sa sinabi niya, sa halip ay bumaba ang tingin
nito sa pantalon saka may bahid na takot ang mga mata na tumingin sa kaniya.
"Our baby."
~ Hello to Rachelle Engada, Mary Buenavides, Jan Lyza Tabingo ang Richard Engada
Jr. ❤️
And thank you, Ardelyn Magbanua from Krizzia ❤️
Is this a 6k words chapter 😅 kaya hindi ako nakapag-update kagabi. At medyo na-
busy din ako. Anyways, Happy Reading everyone.
CHAPTER 59
BLAZE was irritated as he looked at Niccolo drawing blood from his wife's forearm.
Nasa bahay sila nila Uncle Klaus, doon nila dinala si Happy pagkatapos itong
duguin. Uncle Klaus house has medical equipments and Hospitals are out of the
question now after everything that has happened.
And Happy was in full bedrest after the bleeding. Thank God their baby is a
survivor. Samantalang siya ay nakaupo lang sa gilid ng kama habang hinahaplos ang
buhok ng asawa.
"Niccolo, she's my wife." May diin niyang sabi. "I would know if she's a fake."
Niccolo smiled at Happy before glancing at him, "we can't be too careful, Blaze.
Pagkatapos nang mga nangyari, kailangan natin 'to."
"It's okay." Ani Happy na may tipid ma ngiti sa mga labi. "Let him, Blazey. To give
everyone a peace of mind."
Hindi na umimik si Blaze pero panay pa rin ang tagis ng bagang niya hanggang sa
makalabas ng kuwarto si Niccolo.
"I hate this... don't they trust my judgement that you're my wife and I will not
mistake you for someone else—"
"Hey..." inabot ni Happy ang kamay niya saka pinagsiklop 'yon, "it's okay. Hindi
naman sa wala silang tiwala sayo, kailangan lang nila ng pruweba na ako 'to. Ayos
lang naman sakin, para mapanatag na rin sila. Pagkatapos nang mga nangyari, normal
lang na i-check nila ang dugo ko kung ako nga 'to."
Blaze sighed, "I still don't like it. I know it's you. I would know. Asawa mo ako."
Nginitian siya ng asawa. "Huwag ka nang magalit. Ang importante ngayon ay maayos
ang lagay ni baby at nang lahat na nakipaglaban— lalo ka na at si Kane saka si
Daddy. And long as you're all okay and no one was harmed by my idiotic plan to bait
myself, everything is fine."
Blaze sighed before softly squeezing his wife's hand. "You're the one who's not
fine." Tumiim ang bagang niya, "you have bruises all over and i'm so mad at myself
for letting this happen to you. Kasalanan ko 'to kasi pinayagan kita sa plano mo—"
"Blazey..." Happy cut him off by saying his name softly, "iyon lang ang plano na
naisip ko na masisiguro ang kaligtasan ni Lucky."
"Paano naman ang kaligtasan mo? Hindi mo ba naisip 'yon?" Madilim ang mukhang
tanong niya.
"It's for Lucky."
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Blaze. "I know that, but I'm your husband, baby.
Hindi mo man lang hinintay ang desisyon ko, bigla ka nalang nagdesisyon na wala
ako."
Happy's face fell. "I'm sorry... ayoko kasing ilagay ka sa sitwasyong mamimili ka.
I know you love me and i'm important to you but so is Lucky. She's your baby girl,
your twin's wife, your friend. I'm not gonna put you in a position where you and
Blake will have a beef with each other because of choices and decision making."
Hinalikan nalang ni Blaze ang likod ng kamay ng asawa saka pinakatitigan ito ng
matiim at nakikiusap ang mga mata, "huwag mo nang uulitin 'to, please? I was so
scared. I wanna be there for you, just like how Blake wanna be there for Lucky
but... we both know we can't and it's driving us crazy. Mas mapapahamak kayo kung
kasama niyo kami. Blake was going insane, I was losing my mind as well."
"I'm sorry." Hinaplos nito ang pisngi niya, "I won't do it again."
"Dapat lang." Dumukwang siya para halikan sa gilid ng mga labi ang asawa, "huwag mo
na akong pag-alalahanin ng ganun. Mababaliw na ako."
Happy chuckled before tapping the space beside her. "Tabi ka sakin, gusto kong
yakapin ang asawa ko." Paglalambing nito.
Kaagad siyang tumabi sa asawa saka pinaunan ito sa mga braso niya bago masuyong
yinakap ng mahigpit, maingat ang galaw niya baka masaktan ito dahil sa mga pasa
nito sa katawan.
"I'm sorry I wasn't there for you." Bulong niya sa asawa habang yakap ito. "I'm so
sorry, baby. I'm really sorry."
"I'm safe now, Blazey." Anito saka yumakap din sa kaniya. "Pinatay ko naman na yong
dalawang lalaki na nanakit sakin at wala na rin 'yong babaeng nagpanggap na ako."
Bumuga siya ng malalim na hininga. "Sana nga wala nang magpakita ulit na kamukha
mo. Mababaliw na ako kapag may pinatay pa akong kamukha mo. I know it's not you but
killing someone who has your face, I can't even look at them." Napailing siya,
"Para kasing ikaw ang sinasaktan ko."
It's really taking a toll on him and his sanity. He makes it look so easy killing
his wife's lookalike but It wasn't. He can't even look at the face because he feels
like he is hurting his wife. Physically. And he can't take it.
"Sana nga wala na." Wika ni Happy saka naghikab at mas isiniksi ang katawan sa
katawan niya, "sabi ni Helena dalawa lang ang pinagawa niyang kamukha ko. I'll
assume that the first one was the woman who pretended to be Cassie and the last one
is the woman who pretended to be me— the woman you and Kane first saved."
Blaze tsked. "That woman was beat up as well." Aniya ng maalala ang lagay ng
babaeng una nilang iniligtas ni Kane na akala niya ay ang asawa niya. "Who would do
that to herself?"
Naghikab ulit si Happy. "To be more convincing, I guess." Humigpit ang yakap sa
kaniya ng asawa habang pahina ng pahina ang boses nitong inaantok, "I was scared
when Helena came back for me in that room. Balak niyang tumakas kasama ako kasi
kailangan pa niya ako. Hindi kasi nangyari ang plano niya kasama ang babaeng 'yon
na kamukha ko. Balak niya akong dalhin sa ibang Main HQ ng Triad buti nalang nasa
labas kayo ng pinto at napigilan siya."
Blaze kissed Happy's forehead. "Hindi namin siya hahayaang makatakas. Pagkatapos
nang nga ginawa niya, kailangan na niyang mawala baka kung ano na naman ang gawin
niya satin—"
A soft snore filled his ear, making him stilled.
Bahagyan niyang dinistansiya ang katawan sa asawa para titigan ito. Mahimbing na
itong natutulog na may kasamang mahinang paghilik na nagpangiti sa kaniya.
Maingat niyang inalis ang ulo nito sa pagkakaunan sa braso niya saka inayos niya
ito sa pagkakahiga.
Pagkatapos ay umalis siya sa kama para kunin ang ointment na dala niya palagi sa
bag niya saka bumalik sa asawa para lagyan 'non ang mga pasa nito sa katawan.
Ginawa na niya iyon kanina pero gusto niyang gawin ulit para kahit papaano ay hindi
lumala ang mga pasa nito sa katawan.
Blaze was in the middle of rubbing the ointment softly on Happy's bruises on the
shoulder when Niccolo steps in the room again.
"Is she asleep?" Tanong nito.
Tumango siya saka lumipat ang daliri niyang may ointment sa pisngi nitong may mga
pasa rin. "Why are you asking?"
"The test came out positive." Anito, "she's your wife."
He looked at Racini. "I told you so."
Ngumiti ito. "I'm sorry. It was necessary, for precautions. Saka nakita na namin
ang CCTV footage. There was only two Happy in that building, the real and the fake.
Yong totoong Happy, ikinulong nila doon sa kuwarto para itago, at yong fake naman
ay inilabas ni Helena sa kuwarto kung saan ikinulong si Happy at pinabugbog ng
kaunti para siguro mas nakakakumbinsi bago itinali sa upuan para makita niyo ni
Kane at iligtas. I think Helena's plan was to trick us into saving the fake Happy
but it didn't work as she expected. She underestimated your love for your wife."
Blaze nodded before sighing softly, "sana nga wala nang lumabas na kamukha ng asawa
ako." Then he remembered something, "I sent you my wife's whole body scan a few
months back. Nakita mo na ba?"
Niccolo nodded before looking at his wife. Napailing ito na parang hindi
makapaniwala. "I saw the internal scar tissues and the healed broken bones. Grabe
pala talaga ang naging impact sa kaniya ng pagsabog na 'yon ng bata pa siya. Grabe
ang pinagdaanan ng katawan niya, mabuhay lang siya. Her father really didn't give
up on her."
Blaze caress Happy's face, "nang makita ko ang whole body scan niya, natakot ako,
kaya pinadala ko sayo para humingi ng pangalawang opinyon para masiguro na wala
akong dapat na ipag-alala."
"She's fine." Ani Niccolo, "magaling ang mga naging Doctor niya noon. Naayos naman
nila lahat at wala akong makitang mali ngayon. Tama naman ang diagnoses mo. Wala
naman akong nakitang dapat na ipag-alala. Though, have you told her about this?"
Umiling siya, "it was scary to see even for me, I don't want her to ever know it.
Kaya naiintindihan ko si Dad na nilihim niya ito kay Happy. Hindi na niya
kailangang malaman 'to. Ang importante, maayos ang lagay niya at walang magiging
problema sa pagbubuntis at panganganak niya."
"Do you want a tip from me?" Niccolo asked. "To have a happy married life?"
"What?"
"Kapag malaki na ang tiyan niya, magiging iritable na siya lalo na kapag third
trimestral na niya. And as much as possible, stop the libido. Yes, an OB-GYNE would
say that it's okay but trust me, it's not. It's very uncomfortable for them. And
when she's giving birth, prepare to be a punching bag and cuss absorber because
that's what will happen to you. At kapag lumabas na si baby, ikaw ang magbantay sa
gabi. Your wife needs all the rest she can get."
Mahina siyang natawa, "based from experience?"
Nangingiting tumango si Racini. "Happy wife is—"
"—is a happy life." Pagtatapos niya.
Pareho silang natawa at nabaling ng sabay ang atensiyon nila sa pintuan ng may
kumatok do'n.
It was Blake.
"Can I come in?" Blake asked.
Tumango siya samantalang si Niccolo naman ay nagpaalam na. Tatawagan daw nito ang
asawa na miss na nito.
"How is she?" Tanong ng kakambal ng makalapit ito sa kama na kinahihigaan ni Happy.

"She looks beat up."
"She was beat up." Aniya.
Natahimik si Blake kapagkuwan ay lumapit ito sa kaniya ay inilahad ang kamay. "I'm
sorry."
"Why?" Tinapos niya ang paglalagay ng ointment sa mga pasa ng asawa saka tumingin
sa kakambal, "guilty?"
Nagbaba ng tingin si Blake. "I was desperate, Blaze. I can't let anything happen to
my wife—"
"Save it." Iginalaw niya ang kamay para tanggapin ang pakikipagkamay ng kakambal.
A forearm handshake.
"Thank you," ani Blake, "for not blaming me."
Huminga siya ng malalim saka tiningnan sa mga mata si Blake. "It was Happy's
decision and it was her plan. Alam kong nahirapan ka rin na magpa-iwan dito sa
bahay habang nasa panganib si Lucky. I know how much you love her."
Natahimik ang kakambal niya kapagkuwan ay bumuntong-hininga. "Wanna drink? I'll

make you one."
Mahina siyang natawa. "Is this you blowing off some steam?"
Blake shrugged. "Well? Drink?"
Blaze sighed before shaking his head. "I can't leave my baby. Kailangan ko siyang
alagaan."
"So responsible." Blake smiled before messing his hair, "you finally grew up."
"Love made me grew up." His face softened as he stared lovingly at his wife, "she
made me grew up so I can be a better version of myself."
"Sino ka na nga ulit?" Biglang tanong sa kaniya ni Blake na ikinatawa niya.
"That was my line." Reklamo niyang saka bumaling sa kakambal.
Blake shrugged. "Pareho na tayong who you sa isa't-isa ngayon." He tsked before
offering his hand at him, "my name is Blake, your twin."
Natatawang tinanggap niya ang pakikipagkilala ng kambal. "Blaze, your twin."
"There. Kilala na ulit natin ang isa't-isa." Ani Blake na naiiling.
Napailing rin siya saka napabaling ang atensiyon niya kay Henreitta na kakapasok
lang sa kuwarto.
"Dominick is looking for you two." Anito na nakangiti, "i'll take care of Happy
while Beth takes care of Lucky. Don't worry about your wives and get your ass in
the dining hall."
"There's a meeting?" Blake asked.
Blaze scoffed. "Anong meeting? Kapag nandiyan si Daddy Dom walang meeting na
magaganap. Parang si Knight 'yon, sintu-sinto minsan at madalas ang minsan sa
kaniya."
Napatango-tango ang kakambal saka tinapik ang balikat niya, "magpapaalam lang ako
kay Lucky. See you in the dining hall."
Nang makaalis si Blake, inayos niya ang kumot ni Happy bago tumayo at humarap kay
Henreitta. "Thank you. I'll be back ASAP."
Henreitta smiled. "Happy is gonna be fine. If something happens, i'll call you
immediately. Don't worry. I know the drill."
"Thank you." Blaze said to Henreitta with so much gratitude. "I'll be back as fast
I can."
Hinalikan muna niya sa nuo ang asawa bago lumabas ng kuwarto, tamang-tama naman na
kalalabas lang ni Blake sa kuwarto nito at ni Lucky kaya sabay na silang bumaba.
"Ano sa tingin mo ang pagmi-meeting-ngan natin?" Tanong ni Blake sa kaniya. "I

think it's about the Triad and how we're gonna handle them now that Helena is gone.
Parang siya lang naman 'yong may personal na galit sa pamilyang Quinn."
Tumango siya, "that's true. The fight was personal because of Helena, but now that
she's gone, I don't know what the Triad will do. Kailangan nga nating pag-usapan
'to. Good thing the first Arkhon is still here."
"Yes, we should formulate a plan and—" napatigil sa pagsasalita si Blake ng

makapasok sila sa hapag-kainan at nakita kung anong ginagawa ng Team Oldies at Team
Happiness.
Daddy Dom is strumming a guitar while the other oldies are singing. While Team
Happiness is eating ice cream. The first Arkhon and his Hippeis is gone. It's just
them again.
Blake sighed. "Umasa ako na matinong usapan 'to."
Napailing siya. "Pagdating sa matatandang 'to, huwag ka nang umaasa."
"Hey!" Kaagad na reklamo ng Team Oldies na mukhang malinaw siyang narinig.
Then Daddy Dom smiled. "Good thing you two are here." Tinuro siya nito, "I heard
that you make one hell of a drink." Tinuro nito ang kusina, "go mix some drink for
us."
Napangiwi si Blake. "I hope this house has lots of bathrooms."
Tinapik ng ama nila ang tiyan nito, "we didn't grow old to have weak stomachs. Come
on, son," his father urged him, "make some. We'll celebrate."
Uncle Klaus spoke. "No worries, my house is secured."
"I checked." Nag thumbs up si Niccolo, "all good. We can drink without worrying."
"Go. Make us that drink, Blaze." Ani Daddy Dom.
Napailing nalang siya saka sinunod ang mga ito. Matatanda pa rin ang mga ito,
kailangan niyang sundin.
Same ingredients from the last time he mixed a drink on Blake's bachelor party.
Except for the dinuguan, he replaced it with something more sinister.
Nang makabalik siya sa hapag-kainan, nakaupo na ang lahat, maliban sa kaniya na may
dalang dalawang pitsel ng pinaghalo niyang inumin.
Uncle Vent mouth formed into an 'o'. "That looks so ugly, but who am I to judge.
Von Per makes some worst drinks, just like his son."
"Dad, i'll bet that'll knock you out." Ani Lyf sa ama na nakangisi pa, "wanna bet?"
Uncle Vent smirked back. "Wanna bet your inheritance so you'll go broke?"
That silenced Lyf, making everyone laugh.
"How about you, Deth, son?" Uncle Vent asked, "wanna bet as well?"
Deth smiled. "Should I call Mom and tell her you're drinking again?"
Kaagad na umayos ng upo si Uncle Vent, "Deth, shut up. I'm giving you Lyf
inheritance."
"Dad!" Reklamo ni Lyf.
Uncle Vent tsked. "Because of too many women in your life, you're becoming a pussy
now, Lyf. Look at Deth, no pussy, no problem. Right, son?"
Deth nodded.
Lyf tsked. "Let's just drink."
Naiiling na inilapag niya ang dalawang pitsel sa gitna nang mesa saka umupo na rin
sa tabi ng kakambal.
"Actually," panimula ni Daddy Dom, "this is supposed to be a very serious meeting

but fuck, serious is not my style unless i'm flirting and flirting chatting which
of course, i'm not doing anymore because I have my very lovely Henreitta—"
"Too much information." His father interject, "this is not a meeting, it's a
drinking session."
"Do you have a cake?" Knight asked.
Daddy Dom smiled, "I know you're gonna asked that so I asked Klaus here to bake you
one."
Knight's face actually lit up. "Really? Fuck! I feel honoured and—" Knight's face
fell when Uncle Klaus put a cupcake in front of Knight. "That's not a cake. That's
a cupcake."
Daddy Dom argued. "Of course it is. It's a cake in a cup."
Knight looked at Daddy Dom flatly. "Ginagago niyo ho ba ako?"
Tumawa si Daddy Dom, "I like you already, yes, ginagago kita. May angal ka?"
Knight tsked. "Pasalamat ka idol kita."
"Your very much welcome." Ani Daddy Don.
His father interject. "You're such a dick."
"What?" Daddy Dom frowned. "I'm not a fake person. This is me. Take it or leave
it."
"I'll take it." Ani Knight na kinakain na ang cupcake, "I still remember the first
time I met you, when I came to your house to tell you about Lucky, you were
drinking a hot coffee, in the middle of the day, in summer while you're sweating
bullets. Doon palang, nakita ko na na sintu-sinto ka kaya tanggap ko na ang lahat."
Daddy Dom smirked. "Drinking coffee, in the middle of the day, in summer, is my
talent."
His father tsked. "Of course. Drinking a freezing water in the middle of winter is
also your talent."
Daddy Dom smile smugly. "What can I say? I like breaking the norms."
"Breaking the norms or just being an idiot in general?" His Dad savaged Daddy Dom
again.
"Von Per!" Daddy Dom glared at his father. "How dare you! You're such a jackass."
"And you're a dick."
"Here you go." Ani Uncle Klaus na naglalapag ng wine glass sa harapan ng bawat isa
sa kanila saka sinalinan nito iyon ng alak na hinalo niya at hindi pinansin ang
pagbabayangan ng dalawang matanda. "Master Kane will start to drink first, and then
my son, King, and then his next and the next of his next and so on."
Kane looked at all of them. "But I only drink beer."
"Kane," it was Uncle Ruthgar, "you're a man so man up and drink this poison."
"Yeah." Sabad ni Yrozz na nasa harap na naman ng laptop nito. "Drink up, Kane and
be a man. Your Mom, Lady Happy will like it."
Napangiwi si Blaze. My baby will kill me if something bad happens to Kane. Fuck!
"Okay." Madaling kausap si Kane.
"Now that it's settled," ani Daddy Dom nang makaupo na si Uncle Klaus sa tabi ng
ama niya. "We'll call this gathering a 'drinking session while pretending we're in
a meeting and sharing our most embarrassing moments in life."
Sumabad si Blake. "This is actually a good therapy session for groups who's working
together."
Daddy Dom nodded, "this is why I like your sons better, Von Per. They have brains,
unlike you."
His father glared at Daddy Von, "do you wanna get stab you motherfucker?!"
"That's a bad word." Ani Kane na sumabad ng usapan, "His highness told me not to
say it so I assumed it is."
Lahat napatingin sa kaniya.
"Happy will kill me."
Lahat tumango.
"That's true." Everyone murmured.
"Looks like Kane is Lady Happy's big infant baby." Ani Monti.
"And Blaze here is the big baby." Ani Niccolo.

"A very big baby." Dagdag ni King.
Blaze just shrugged. "What can I say, i'm a very understanding husband."
"Welcome to the Club." Ani Blake na mahinang tumawa, "imagine Zapanta saying that
plus barbecue and beers."
Natawa siya. "I miss those lunatics."
Daddy Dom pointed his finger at him, stealing his attention. "Nice one and smooth
as fuck. For that, i'll give you a personalized jacket." Bumaling ito kay Uncle
Klaus, "go get them. I designed it myself for my son-in-laws."
Kaagad namang tumalima si Uncle Klaus at nang bumalik ito ay may dala itong
dalawang jacket saka ibinigay iyon sa kanila ni Blake.
"Come on." Daddy Dom grinned excitedly. "Open it."
Sabay naman nilang inalis ni Blake sa lalagyan ang jacket at sabay na tiningnan.
It's a black jacket, no print on the front, but in the back, there are two words.
"Happy's bitch." Basa niya sa nasa likod ng jacket niya.
"Lucky's bitch." Basa naman ni Blake sa nasa likod ng jacket nito.
"That's a very wonderful jacket." Sabad ni Knight, "may ganiyan ako. The back says
'my wife's bitch' then below was a word #JokeOnly. When my wife saw it, she cut out
the joke only so my jacket has a rectangular hole in the back. People asked me what
happened to it when i'm wearing it, I only answer simply. 'It design by my wife
with a very sharp scissor that can cut my dick as well'."
Napailing silang lahat. Sintu-sinto na naman si Knight.
Napailing silang lahat. Sintu-sinto na naman si Knight.
"My Iriszilla made me a personalized mug." Kuwento naman ni Niccolo, "and a word is
printed on the cup. So every time we argue over something, she would hand me the
cup to read the words printed on it because it says 'I concede and admit defeat'."
"My cup has a word 'my wife is the law'," ani Monti, "and of course she is. My wife
is a lawyer after all."
Napailing ang Team Oldies bago sabay-sabay na nagsabi ng, "pussies."
While the single Team Happiness murmured 'I can't relate'— except for Kane who's
now sniffing the drink and crunching his nose in disdain.
"Mukhang excited na ang bunso natin." Anang ama ni Happy, "drink it, Kane."
Akmang iinumin na 'yon ni Kane ng magsalita ulit ang ama ni Happy. "Share a story
first. A very embarrassing one. Come on, don't be shy. We're all family here and
this is like a group therapy session as Blake put it."
Inilapag naman ni Kane ang wine glass sa mesa bago tumingin sa kaniya at nagsalita,
"I was embarrassed to call Lady Happy, Mom, but not anymore. I actually like it—
having a Mom."
Natahimik silang lahat sa ikinuwento ni Kane.
It was simple, embarrassing maybe but on Kane's case, it's not. It's a development
for Kane. An emotion and care Kane needed in his life.
"Can I drink now?" Tanong ni Kane na sa kaniya nakatingin.
Tumango siya. "Be careful. That's deadly."
Kane smiled. "It's okay. Just heal me afterwards."
Kapagkuwan ay lahat sila nakatingin kay Kane ng inumin nito ang hinalo niyang
inumin.
After Kane gulped it down, he immediately passed out on the table. Face first.
Mabilis na tumayo si Blaze para tingnan ang lagay ni Kane. Nang masigurong nawalan
lang talaga ito ng malay, nakahinga siya ng maluwang.
"Still alive." Aniya saka huminga ng malalim, "fuck. No one tells my wife about
this."
Lahat tumango at napatitig, pati siya, sa pitsel na laman ang hinalo niyang inumin.
"That's a very powerful toxic." Ani Uncle Ruthgar. "I'm shaking."
"I'm excited." Ani Uncle Vent.
"I'm not." Ani King.
"I don't think it's a good idea to drink that." Ani Niccolo.
"Same." Sabad ni Monti.
Knight tsked. "Don't be pussies. Let's continue."
King gulped as he hold his own wine glass filled with the toxic deadly drink he
mixed. "I ahm, my embarrassing story is..." King sighed, "when I did drugs way way
back. That was a very shameful part of my past that I can't still forget. Even now
that i've been clean for many years."
Pagkatapos ni King magsalita, lahat tumingin kay Blake na ikinakunot ng nuo ng

kakambal niya.
"What?" Blake asked, confused.
"Say something." Ani Uncle Ruthgar, "be Dr. Phil, come on."
Napailing si Blake pero nagsalita pa rin. "Forget about that part but don't forget
the reason why you got cleaned up. Let it go and focus on the reason why you are
who you are now."
"Brilliant!" Daddy Dom applaud again. "See that Von Per, Blake is more useful than
you."
His Dad just tsked.
While King took a deep breath before gulping the drink.

Natawa si Blaze ng makita ang pag-iiba ng hitsura ni King na halos hindi maipinta
'yon bago ito tumakbo patungong banyo.
"Fuck you, your highness!" King screamed.
Blaze smirked smugly. "I'm so talented."
Napailing si Lyf na siyang susunod na iinom. "Fuck." Napangiwi ito saka napailing
ulit, "my embarrassing story was when I stopped a woman from seducing my brother
because I want Deth to stay a virgin and untainted by pussies." Kapagkuwan ay
mabilis nitong ininom ang laman ng wine glass nito.
Lyf didn't run towards the bathroom, or puke or passed out. He just sat there, with
his eyes wide open. Unmoving.
"Is he," mas itinutok ni Uncle Vent ang mga mata kay Lyf, "passed out with his eyes
wide open?"
"That's just creepy." Sabad ni Monti.
Blake let out a sighed of relief. "At least I don't have to give him an advise.
That's a good thing."
"My turn." Ani Deth saka hinawakan ang wine glass at ini-angat 'yon. "I don't
actually have an embarrassing story—"
"Bull." Ani Niccolo.
"Bullcrap." Ani Uncle Ruthgar, "everyone has one."
"But I don't." Ani Deth, "I have nothing to be ashamed of."
Napasipol ang ama niya. "See that, Vent, your son is more than a man that you could
ever be."
Uncle Vent showed his middle finger to his father, "see this motherfucker?"
Habang-nag-uusap ang dalawa, ininom na ni Deth ang inumin at wala man lang itong
reaksiyon. He's still breathing and conscious. No vomiting or passing out.
"Wow..." ani nilang lahat.
Deth shrugged, "I have a strong stomach. You'll get that after spending time with
Lyf."
"Nice." Sabay nilang sabi ni Blake.
"Next." Nginisihan ni Uncle Ruthgar is Yrozz na siya nang susunod pero nawala rin
kaagad ang ngisi nito ng makitang nangangalahati na ang laman ng wine glass ni
Yrozx.
Kanina pa kasi inom ng inom si Yrozz at walang epekto rito ang inumin niya.
"Is that a legit drink?" Nakakunot ang nuong tanong ni Uncle Ruthgar sa kanila saka
kinuha nito ang wine glass ni Yrozz at doon uminom.
They all went silent when Uncle Ruthgar dropped unconscious on the floor— with a
very loud thud.
Yrozz stilled before glancing at Uncle Ruthgar, "what happened to him?"
Napailing nalang sila. Walang kaidi-ideya si Yrozz dahil busy ito sa harap ng
laptop nito.
Napangiwi ang Team Oldies habang nakatingin kay Uncle Ruthgar.
"Nakakahiya." Anang ama ni Happy, "we should kick him out of the team for having a
weak stomach. Such an embarrassment!"
"He's a good tracker." Paalala ni Uncle Klaus kay Daddy Dom.
"He's old." Daddy Dom retorted.
"So are you." His father interject.
Naputol ang pagbabangayan na naman sana ng dalawa ng makabalik si King sa lamesa.
"Fuck..." hinihingal at namumutla si King, "that was fuck. Sana nawalan nalang ako
ng malay. Mas gusto ko pa 'yon." Then he looked at him. "Fuck you, your highness."
"King!" Uncle Klaus hissed at King, "that's not how you talk to your master—"
"Fuck you, Prince Blaze." Ulit ni King dahil alam nitong ayaw niyang tinatawag na
Prince.
Blaze just showed his middle finger at King, "fuck you too, jackass."
Napailing nalang si Uncle Klaus na siya nang susunod at pinulot nito ang wine glass
saka inamoy 'yon bago nagsalita. "My most embarrassing story was when I first
started working for Master Dominick."
Biglang tumawa si Daddy Dom. "That one?"
Tumango si Uncle Klaus, "I went to his office in his house to introduced myself and
when I open the door I saw him having a threesome on the table. I cannot unseen it.
From that moment onwards, the table looks gruesome to me so I burned it after a
month of working for him. And then there's also the car incident."
Daddy Dom laughed again. "I told you not to go in!"
"The car was shaking, so I went inside to check and saw two horny individuals
having sex on the backseat." Uncle Klaus sighed heavily, "and the woman looked at
me and asked if I wanna join. My answer was, 'no thank you, i'll just guard the
door'. After than I burned the car and bought a new one who was violated by Master
Von Per this time. So I have to burn it again and buy a new one. Again."
"Come on, Klaus," nangingiting sabi ni Daddy Dom, "i'm sure you also have
experienced sex in the car—"
"I haven't. I have a bed for that. It's more comfortable there."
Napatanga ang dalawa kay Uncle Klaus.
"Fuck. Then you missed the adventure." Ani Daddy Dom.
"The adrenaline!" Dagdad ng ama niya.
Uncle Klaus spoke calmly, "no, I didn't. It was quite an adventure and adrenaline
for me because i'm the one who has to explain to the cops why the car is having a
personal earthquake."
"That's just TMI, Dad." Ani King sa ama.
"Oh, you have no idea." Ani Uncle Klaus, "my masters are animals."
Daddy Dom sighed heavily. "Just drink, Klaus."
And Uncle Klaus did. No effect. Nothing.
Uncle Klaus then glanced at Uncle Vent, the man sitting next to him. "Your turn,
Vent. Do not embarrass us."
Uncle Vent quickly picks up the wine glass to smell the drink. "Hmm... smells
awful. I love it!"
Napailing ang team oldies.
"Well..." Uncle Vent smiled, "my embarrassing story was we were in a mission, the
whole team, when my wife called me and said, sweetheart, i'm pregnant. That was
Deth. And because of too much shock, I pulled the trigger of my gun and
accidentally shoot Ruthgar in the leg. And the last one was me and my wife was
having a sexy time when Lyf barged in into our room and saw the whole thing. That
was embarrassing because Lyf was already twenty-five at the time."
Napangiwi silang mga bata pa.
"TMI, Daddy. TMI!" Deth hissed. "That's just gross!"
"Sex is not gross." Kaagad na depensa ni Uncle Vent sa sarili saka tumingin kay
Deth, "that's how I and your mom made you so be grateful you motherfucker before I
disinherit you—"
Nagtakip ng tainga si Deth at malakas na kumanta para hindi marinig ang ama.
"Lalalalalalalalalala!"
Natawa nalang silang lahat.
Though they all agree. It's gross hearing their parents talk about sex.
Natatawang uminom naman si Uncle Vent at katulad ni Uncle Klaus, walang nangyari,
nagsalin pa ito ng isa at ininom lahat.
"That was good." Anito. "Very strong. My stomach is grumbling. I like it!"
"My turn." Anang ama ni Happy saka nakangiting nagkuwento, "my embarrassing moment
was when I masturbate and cum into my hand and then I forgot to wash that hand
before taking a bread and giving it to Von Per."
"Fuck you!" His father hissed at Daddy Dom who's laughing his ass of. "That's not
funny!"
"It's true! And when I tried to cook and burned Von Per's castle." Daddy Dom smiled
cheekily. "Literally burned it. They have to renovate the whole kitchen because I
burned it. And when his parents asked who did it, I pointed Von Per and said 'he
tried cooking but failed'. Of course they believe me because i'm the second Arkhon
and i'm so believable until I keep burning their kitchen because I keep trying to
cook and they install a camera to see the real culprit and they saw me in the
footage and they were like, Dominick, we love you but please keep out from the
kitchen for everybody's safety and to keep us from kicking you out— of course, I
didn't listen. The next thing i knew, I was packing home because I got kicked out
and Von Per was like, thank God, you're leaving. Don't ever come back. And I was so
embarrassed."
"Fuck you." Anang ama niya.
Nagkibit balikat lang si Daddy Dom saka ininom ang alak na ginawa niya. Napangiwi
ito pero walang epektong kakaiba.
"Damn!" Daddy Dom hissed. "That's a strong gut puncher. I like it."
Napailing nalang si Blaze. The Oldies are really veterans in drinking hard drinks.
"For me," ang ama na niya 'yon, "the most embarrassing moment was being Dominick's
best man in his wedding and while walking on the aisle towards the altar, I keep
farting because someone," he glared at Daddy Dom who was laughing again, "put a
farting pill on my bottled water. Fuck you, Dominick. Fuck you!"
Daddy Dom replied with a sweet smile. "You're very much welcome, Von Per."
His father tsked before drinking the toxic and nothing. Just like the other oldies.
No effect.
Blake took a deep breath, "my turn." He hold his wine glass, "Blaze and I was in
the mall, just looking around when I farted really loud and people looked at me.
And then this bastard," dinuro siya nito, "acted like he doesn't know me when we're
look alike!"
Natawa si Blaze nang maalala niya yon. That was indeed embarrassing.
Blake tsked and drank the toxic he made. Napangiwi lang ito at napahawak sa tiyan
pero hindi natumba. "Fuck! That was gross!"
Tumawa si Blaze saka kaagad na ininom ang laman ng wine glass na para sa kaniya
bago nagkuwento na nakangiwi, "embarrassing was when I was so full and I need to
poop. So nasa Mall kami no'n ni Blake kaya doon ako nag-CR sa public comfort room.
And when I was about flush the toilet, it wouldn't budge and someone was waiting
for me outside to use it after me. And I didn't know what to do so I open the door,
then ran. Like hell! No turning back. And that mall has been block listed in my
head since then."
"That was gross." Ani Monti.
"Fucked up." Ani Uncle Vent.
Blaze sighed. "Yep. It was."
Niccolo held his wine glass before speaking, "well, as for me, I got drunk— like
really drunk, I don't know what I was doing until the morning came and I found that
I bought a building."
They all frowned at Niccolo.
"What's embarrassing about that?" Knight asked.
"I was naked the whole night and dancing to Careless Whisper on the street."
Niccolo sighed, "imagine the shit I pulled after that one just to delete every
video of me dancing naked on the street. It was fucking horrific."
Monti spoke. "The closest thing I have for embarrassing was when I get into a
passenger seat of a wrong car while I was talking to someone about cleaning up dead
bodies, burning them, dried blood and all that shit. And the driver was a
detective. I got arrested and questioned."
"What happened?" Puno ng kuryusidad na tanong ni King.
"The Organòsi pulled me out."
"Oh." Ani Knight saka ito naman ang nagkuwento, "my wife pranked me. I was in a
meeting with the other royalties in Spain when my phone rang. Iniba ng asawa ko ang
ringtone ng cellphone ko kaya sa halip na mag-ring 'yon, my phone keeps saying the
word 'am so horny, am so horny' again and again. And everyone was looking at me
like 'you're really horny?'."
Ini-angat ni Niccolo ang wine glass nito, "let's cheers to our embarrassing
moments."
Itinaas din ni Monti at Knight ang mga braso ng mga ito at sabay uminom ang tatlo.
Ngumiwi lang ang mga ito saka hindi maipinta ang mukha.
It was King's turn to drink again because Kane was still unconscious when Henreitta
enters the dining room.
Nakatingin ito kay Daddy Dom. "Happy, she's awake and she is looking for you, Dom."
Nakangiwing tumayo si Daddy Dom at kinakabahang nagsalin ng inuming ginawa niyansa

baso nito at ininom iyon. He repeated that five times, "pray for me. My Princess is
gonna grill me."
Napailing nalang sila saka sinundan nang tingin si Daddy Dom. Mukhang gigisahin nga
ito ng asawa niya.
And now he wonders... sino ba ang tunay na ina ni Happy?
~ Maaga pa, inaantok na ako 😅
CHAPTER 60
HINDI NGUMITI si Happy ng makita ang ama habang nakaupo siya sa kama niya, kahit
malapad pa itong nakangiti sa kaniya habang papasok sa kuwarto niya.
He lied to her, but she's not mad. She just wants an explanation. Explanation na
hindi puro kasinungalingan.
Nang magisnan niya si Mommy Henreitta, ang ama kaagad niya ang hinanap niya rito.
Hindi sila nakapag-usap kanina dahil ayaw siyang iwan ng asawa niya, pero ngayon,
kailangan na talaga niya ang paliwanag nito sa dami ng tanong sa isip niya.
"Princess..." habang naglalakad ito palapit sa kaniya, unti-unti namang nawawala

ang ngiti sa mga labi nito ng makitang walang ngiti sa mga labi niya. "You're mad
at your old man?"
Hindi siya umimik.

Bumuntong-hininga ang ama niya saka umupo ito sa gilid ng kamang kinauupuan niya,
saka hinawakan nito ang kamay niya at hinaplos ang mga daliri niya.
"Talk to me, Princess." Anito sa mahinang boses na nakikiusap. "Princess..."
Tumingin siya sa mga mata ng ama. "Why?" Simple niyang tanong. Straight to the
point. "No lies this time, Dad. Please? I'm getting tired of it. Just tell me
everything and i'll try my best to understand."
Her Dad took a deep breath before answering her, "your mother, she passed away a
couple of years back. Remember when I left for a week and told you I was gambling
the whole week in Vegas?"
Tumango siya.
"I was with her. Sunshine— that's your mother's name. Inayos ko ang libing niya."
Lumungkot ang mukha ng ama niya, "I owe her that. Pakiramdam ko kasi kasalanan ko
ang nangyari sa kaniya— hindi, kasalanan ko talaga. Nadamay siya sa gulo ng buhay
ko."
Nakaramdam siya ng kaba at takot sa mga sinasabi ng ama niya. "Please, don't tell
me that she got hurt because of us?"
"It's because of me, Princess." Her Dad looked down. "Your mother and I, she was
the first woman I cared about. I asked her to marry me but she declined my
proposal."
She frowned. "Why?"
"She was married to someone else and didn't tell me." He sighed heavily, "gago ako
pero hindi ako ganung klaseng gago. Nang malaman ko na may asawa na siya,
nakipaghiwalay ako. I'm a bastard and a jerk but I know my limits. My mother raised
me to respect marriage. She was more than willing to broke up with me as well
because her husband found out and she choose him over me... so, yeah."
Happy can see sadness in her father's eyes. "She broke your heart..." she observed.
Mapaklang tumawa ang ama niya. "She did, but, that's life, so, I moved on and I met
Helena. Hindi ko alam kung bakit pinakasalan ko kaagad siya. Maybe because I was
still frustrated, angry even— I don't know. But I was a good husband, Princess. I
never cheated on Helena. Never. Kahit nang bumalik si Sunshine sa buhay ko at
pinakilala ka niya sakin, hindi ako nagloko. Kahit sinabi niya sakin na hiniwalayan
niya ang asawa niya at mahal pa rin niya ako, umiwas ako. I told her that i'm
married and the only thing I can offer her is to care for our daughter— you, and
love her as much as I could."
Nanubig ang mga mata niya. "Daddy..."
Masuyo nitong hinalikan ang likod ng kamay niya saka pinakatitigan siya. "Don't be
mad at your Mom for giving you to me. She was broke because of the divorce. She was
crying when she gave you up, begging me to take care of you. I offered financial
support but she declined and said that she'll manage. Pina-pangako niya ako na
alagaan at mahalin kita ng sobra-sobra habang wala siya. Sabi niya babawi siya."
"And you fulfil that promise to her." Aniya na pabulong.
"I'd like to think so." Masuyo siyang nginitian ng ama, "I love you so much,
Princess. I can't imagine my life without you in it."
A lone tear escape her eyes. She can feel her father's love for her. It's
overflowing. "Thank you for loving me so much, Daddy."
"Of course." Hinaplos nito ang gilid ng pisngi niya, "you're my Princess. Wala
akong hindi kayang gawin para sa mga anak ko."
Happy smiled tenderly at her father. "Thank you, Daddy..." then her face became
somber as she asked, "but what happened to Mom after she left me with you?
Binalikan ba niya ako?"
Umiling ang ama. "Hindi na siya bumalik. Helena told me that if I want her to
accept you in our life, I should cut my contact with your mother, so I did. Helena
was jealous and I know how unfair our situation was for her so I obliged. Ikaw ang
pinili ko at pinutol ko ang komunikasyon ko kay Sunshine kasi gusto kitang bigyan
ng masayang pamilya. Nawalan ako ng balita sa Mommy mo, pero nasisiguro kong madali
niya akong mahahanap dahil hindi naman kami lumipat ng bahay. Taon ang lumipas,
hanggang sa nalaman ko ang tunay na pagkatao ni Helena at nabunyag ang lahat ng
ginawa niya. She was angry at you— at your Mom for ruining her plan."
Happy's voice was laced with fear as she asked. "W-what happened to my M-Mom? M-may
ginawa ba siya sa Mommy ko?"
"'Yong nangyari sa Mommy ni Lucky, ganun din ang nangyari sa Mommy mo. Nauna lang
si Sunshine dahil sa kagagawan ni Helena. Nalaman kong siya ang nag-utos na gawin
'yon sa Mommy mo dahil sa sobrang galit niya." Her Dad looks so broken. "It was my
fault, Princess. I should have stop Helena sooner. Fuck. I still carry the guilt of
what happened. It was all on me. It still keeps me awake at night. So much guilt
and regret."
Nakaawang ang labi niya kasabay ng pagdaloy ng luha sa mga mata niya. "S-she was v-
violated? M-my Mom?"
Her Dad nodded gravely. "She was in a worst state before she died." Tumiim ang
bagang ng ama niya, "kaya ayokong sabihin sayo, baka hindi mo kayanin ang nangyari
sa kaniya kapag nakita mo siya at sisihin mo ang sarili ko sa mga nangyari. I know
you, Princess, I know you will blame yourself because you'll think that this all
happened because she gave birth to you. She lost her mind, Princess. When I found
her again, she was already in the asylum.
"I pulled some strings and transferred her to a facility that could help her but,
nothing. She keeps getting worst and worst. I wanted to take care of her as well
but, I was also taking care of you. You were in coma back then and I have to focus
my attention to you because of the Triad and Helena. And then a few years ago, she
took her own life in the facility. Ako ang umayos sa lahat kahit alam kong huli na.
Your mother was am amazing woman, for her to experience that kind of cruelty, it
must had been too much for her. She was alone and scared and I wasn't there for
her. She suffered so much for being with me—"
"And for giving birth to me." Happy whispered.
"Princess—"
"She suffered because she gave birth to me." Bulong niya habang himihikbi,
"nangyari sa kaniya ang mga 'yon dahil sakin. Because I'm your first born and
Helena can't take it. If not for me, then my Mom would have been happy now—"
"She was happy to have you, Princess." Tinuyo nito ang luha sa gilid ng mga mata
niya, "you weren't a mistake for her. Hindi mo kasalanan ang nangyari. Partly, it
was my fault but this is all Helena's doing. Everything. Nang unang tumawag si
Helena sayo, natakot ako. Sigurado akong sasaktan ka niya pero alam ko ring
kailangan ka niya."
Happy bit her lower lip, "kung ganun bakit mo ako pinaniwala na siya ang ina ko?"
"Because i'm a jerk and I can't make myself to tell you the truth." Pag-amin ng ama
niya, "natakot ako na baka masaktan ka kapag nalaman mo ang katotohanan at sisihin
mo ang sarili mo. Masyado kitang mahal na mahal para makitang nahihirapan ka. I
promise your mother that i'll make you happy in any way I can, whatever it takes,
and I keep my promises, Princess."
Naiintindihan niya ang ama niya dahil ramdam niya ngayon ang sakit ng nangyari sa
Mommy niya. Kung nalaman niya siguro ito ng mas maaga, hindi siya mapapanatag
hanggang hindi napapatay si Helena.
Ngayon nagsisisi na siyang pinatay niya kaagad si Helena.
Death is too easy for her. She should have tortured her until she begged for death!
Pagkatapos nang lahat ng ginawa nito sa pamilya niya, kulang pa 'yon!
But knowing that Helena is dead also gives her comfort. Hindi man ito nahirapan,
ang importante wala na ito at hindi na makakapaghasik pa ng kasamaan nito.
"Princess," inilabas ng ama niya ang wallet nito mula sa bulsa saka may inilabas
doong larawan, "I save this for you." Inilagay nito ang isang larawan sa mga palad
niya. "It's your Mom."
Sa halip na tingnan ang larawan, niyakap muna niya iyon sa dibdib niya habang
mahinang umiiyak sa sinapit ng ina niya. Just imagining it makes her heart
tightened in so much pain. Her mother suffered because of her— because of Helena
and the Triad.
I promise, Mommy, I will avenge what happened to you. Hindi ako titigil hanggat
hindi ko nauubos ang Triad na nanakit sayo. "Igaganti kita, Mommy." Bulong niya
habang umiiyak at humihikbi, "Pangako, Mommy, igaganti kita. Papatayin ko silang
lahat. Igaganti kita."
"Princess..."
Patuloy lang ang paghikbi ni Happy habang yakap ang larawan ng ina niya.
Mommy ... i'm so sorry, Mommy. I wish I could be there with you to care for you
when you needed it the most. I'm so sorry, Mom. I'm so sorry for not knowing.
"I'm so sorry, Mommy... so sorry... i'm so sorry." Happy was sobbing as she said
sorry to her mother. "Please forgive me, Mommy, i'm so sorry."
Niyakap siya ng ama saka hinalikan ang nuo, "it wasn't your fault, Princess. It was
mine. The guilt should only be mine alone. Kasalanan ko 'to, hindi mo 'to
kasalanan. Don't carry this on your shoulder, please, Princess. Your Mom will not
like it."
Yumakap siya sa ama habang umiiyak dahil sa pinaghalong galit, awa at guilt na
nararamdaman dahil sa nangyari sa ina niya.
In that moment, she promised to never stop fighting until the very last Triad
member is dead and gone. She will kill them all. Every single one of those monsters
who treat people like toys and garbage.
Panay ang tiim ng bagang niya habang umiiyak siya.
Yakap lang siya ng ama hanggang sa unti-unti siyang tumahan habang hawak pa rin ang
larawan ng ina niya.
"Please, tell me more about her." She begged her father after she pulled away from
their embrace.
"Princess," halatang hindi sang-ayon ang ama niya sa hiling niya, "don't torture
yourself—"
"I want to know her through you."
"Very well," her father smiled even when his eyes were sad, "she was as radiant as
her name. She was an amazing woman. Mahilig siyang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan
kaya nagkakilala kami. She has the gentlest soul i've ever had a pleasure of
meeting."
"W-was she still like that after what happened?"
Umiling ang ama niya. "Sunshine changed. She became violent and it's
understandable." Napailing ang ama niya, "the Sunshine I knew was gone when I found
and saw her again. I heard from the asylum that she was sent there because she
nearly murdered her child."
Happy stilled. "Her child? M-may kapatid ako sa kaniya?"
Tumango ang ama niya. "Nagbunga ang panggagahasa sa kaniya. I tracked down the
child but someone already got him before I did and erased all the child's files. I
assumed that whoever got the child gave the child a new identity— maybe the father
or someone took the child, i'm not sure. I'm still looking into it now but it's a
long shot, Princess. Hindi ko pa rin mahanap 'yong bata."
Bumaba ang tingin niya sa larawan ng ina saka hinaplos 'yon.
Mom...
Her mother was beautiful with a radiant smile and the same hair as hers. They way
she smile and the shape of her face reminds her of someone else.
"My Mom was pretty." Komento niya.
"She was." Sang-ayon ng ama niya.
Nginitian niya ang ama. "Thank you for this, Dad. I appreciate it."
Tumango ang ama niya saka hinaplos ang pisngi niya. "Sana hindi ka na galit sakin.
I already explain my-side and I would understand if my reasoning wasn't enough for
you or if you couldn't understand why I lied to you. Tanggap ko 'yon at
naiintindihan ko. Magkaiba tayo ng paniniwala at pag-iisip kaya ganun. Pero sana,
sa mga nalaman mo, huwag mong sisihin ang sarili mo. Biktima ka lang din dito.
Hayaan mo nang ako ang umako sa lahat ng kasalanan at guilt. Sakin nalang 'yon,
okay, Princess? I want you to be happy and stay the way you are now. Daddy is
always proud of you."
Naluluha na namang tumango siya. "I wouldn't lie and say that I understand your
reasoning why you lied to me, but, I do know one thing and i'm sure of it. You love
me. At gagawin mo ang lahat para sakin— para samin ni Lucky at Clev. And yes,
you're not perfect, you're a liar with so much flaws, but I don't care. I love you,
and i'm proud to call you my Dad."
A tear actually fell from her father's eyes as he looked at her tenderly, "akala ko
kamumuhian mo ako dahil sa pagsisinungaling ko sayo. I'm really sorry, Princess,
that your father is the biggest jerk in this planet."
Happy smiled at her Dad, "the biggest jerk in this planet loves me and Lucky and
Clev with all his heart. And that, that means so much to me."
Her father kissed her forehead softly before encircling his arms around her body
and hugging her tightly but carefully because of her bruises.
"I love you, Princess." Anang ama.
"I love you too, Daddy." Sagot niya.
Ilang segundo pa siyang niyakap ng ama bago siya pinakawalan at hinawi ang ilang
hibla ng buhok na nakatabing sa nuo niya saka nginitian siya nito. "Princess, from
now on, I promise not to lie to you." Itinaas pa nito ang isang kamay na parang
nanunumpa, "that I swear."
"Talaga?" May pagdududa pero pabiro niyang tanong.
"Yes."
"Then answer me," aniya na pinakatitigan ang ama, "this has been bothering me for a
while now but I was busy so I forgot... sabi ni Blaze, base raw sa sugat na natamo
ko noong nabaril ako, imposible raw na ma-comatose ako ulit. Lalo na nang isang
linggo. What really happened back then, Dad?"
Napangiwi ang ama niya, "ahm, can we skip that part?"
Tiningnan niya ng masama ang ama. "Look at my face and tell me if I want to skip
that part."
Malakas na bumuntong-hininga ang ama niya. "I, ahm, It was actually a medically
induced coma because I wanted to delete Midnight's file and it took me three days
because of so many security and viruses and then the remaining days was for your
wound to heal. Kapag gising ka kasi, alam kong masasaktan ka dahil sa sugat mo. I
hate seeing you hurt."
Napailing siya. "The oscar goes to you, Daddy." Puno ng sarkasmo niyang sabi.
"I know right?" May pagmamalaki pa talaga ang boses nito. "I was so awesome and—"
he stopped when he saw her glaring at him. "I'm sorry I lied to you, Princess. I
will not do it again."
Napailing nalang siya. "I really love you, Daddy, but sometimes, I just want to
smack you in the head."
Her father gave her a cheeky smile. "I love you too, Princess." Hinalikan siya nito
sa nuo, "anyways, I shall go back to the dining area now because we were having a
drinking session with your team."
"Si Blaze kasama sa drinking session?" Tanong niya.
Tumango ang ama saka umalis ng kama, "gusto mo papuntahin ko rito?"

Umiling siya, "no, it's okay. He deserves to rest and have fun. Okay lang naman
ako. Medyo nananakit lang ang katawan but i'll lived. Though, can I speak to Kane?
I wanna see if okay na ang sugat niya sa kamay. Kasama niyo ba siyang umiinom? Can
I steal him for a moment?"
Nauwi sa ngiwi ang ngiti ng ama niya, "ahm... Kane is, ahm, Kane is not available
at the moment."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "Nalasing siya?"
Her father nodded. "One shot."
Mas lalong lumalim ang gatla sa nuo niya, "but Kane can drink a couple bottles of
beers and he hasn't passed out—" napatigil siya sa pagsasalita ng makita ang mukha
ng ama niya. "Dad." May pagdududang tinitigan ang ama niya, "what did you do? Anong
klaseng alak ang ininom niyo at pina-inom niyo sa panganay ko at nawalan siya ng
malay?"
Hindi makatingin sa kaniya ang ama. "It's ahm, you know, it's a guy thing, Princess
—"
"Dad." May diin ang boses niya.
Napakamot sa batok ang ama niya saka humarap sa kaniya, "Blaze mixed a drink.
Toxic. And Kane was the first victim."
Tumalim ang mga mata niya, "anong ginawa niyo sa panganay ko?"
Her father was silent. Head down.
Malakas siyang napabuntong-hininga. "I want to talk to Kane, Dad." Aniya sa ama na
tahimik pa rin. "Or si Blaze ang papunta mo rito. Alam niyo namang parang bata yang
si Kane sa ibang bagay, bakit niyo pinainom? Hindi yan katulad niyo na malalakas
ang bituka sa inuman. Kane is only deadly in the battlefield. Dapat naisip niyo
'yon bago niyo pina-inom ng alak na sobrang toxic."
"It's Ruthgar's fault." Anang ama niya saka tumalilis ng alis, "i'll go get Kane!"
Pahabol nitong sabi bago lumabas ng kuwarto.
Napailing nalang siya at sumama ang mukha.
Blaze was with Kane. Hindi man lang ba nito naisip na walang kamuwang-muwang si
Kane sa mga sobrang malalakas nang inumin? Tapos may sugat pa si Kane. Paano gagana
ang gamot dito kung may alak sa sistema nito?
Napabuga siya ng marahas na hininga saka bumaba ang tingin niya sa larawan ng inang
hawak pa rin niya.
Instantly, her face softened.
"Hey, Mom..." aniya sa mahinang boses, "it's nice meeting you, even though it's
already too late for both of us. Promise ko sayo, igaganti kita. Hindi ako titigil.
I wish I can remember you, but I can't. Pero may picture na ako ngayon sayo at
palagi kitang titingnan para maukit sa isip ko ang mukha mo at hindi kita
makalimutan. I owe you so much, Mommy. Thank you for giving birth to me. Thank you
for giving me an amazing father, he's not perfect but he's the greatest."
Mabilis na tinuyo niya ang luha sa pisngi ng may kumatok sa pinto ng kuwarto at
pumasok doon si Kane na medyo gumigiwang pa habang naglalakad.
Nag-aalalang tinitigan niya ito pagkatapos niyang itabi ang larawang hawak "What
happened to you?"
"I had a very toxic drink, Mom." Anito habang naglalakad palapit sa kaniya.
Happy sighed before tapping the space on the bed beside hers, "come here, let me
see your wound."
Lumapit naman sa kaniya si Kane at pabagsak na umupo sa gilid ng kama, paharap sa

kaniya saka ipinakita sa kaniya ang mga kamay nitong may benda na.
"Sinong gumamot sa sugat mo?" Tanong niya.
Pero walang sagot mula kay Kane kaya tiningnan niya ito at nahuling titig na titig
sa larawang itinabi niya sa bedside table— and larawan ng Mommy niya.
"W-why do you have her picture?" Tanong ni Kane.
His question didn't made her frown, his tone did. It's a mixture of shock and fear
and the look in his mismatched eyes, it confuses her.
"Why?" Tanong niya, "do you know her?" 'Yon lang ang naisip niyang dahilan para
ganun ang maging emosyon sa mukha nito.
Kane nodded, making her heart pound.
"Really? You do?" Eagerness was on her voice. "Tell me, saan mo siya nakita? Paano
mo siya nakilala? Nakausap mo ba siya kahit minsan lang—"
"She's my mom," Kane whispered before glancing at her, "Mom."
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CHAPTER 61
TINITIGAN muna ni Blaze si Kane na mag-isang nakaupo sa dalampasigan at nakaharap

sa malawak na karagatan. Nakatingin lang ito sa kawalan at mula sa kinatatayuan
niya, ang lungkot-lungkot nitong pagmasdan. At may maskara na naman itong suot.
His eyes looked lost. He knew what that feels. He understood him.
His wife, Happy, doesn't like lying and keeping secret so she told Kane everything
after knowing that the woman in the picture was also Kane's mother. Ikinuwento ni
Happy lahat ng ikinuwento ng ama nito kay Kane.
After that, Kane left the house.
Doon niya nalaman ang lahat nang nangyari, nang bigla nalang umalis si Kane, kung
sino ba talaga ang ina ng asawa. Everyone was shock to know that Kane and Happy are
siblings. Even Dominick.
And in his opinion, that's just fucked up. Kane experienced the cruelty of his
mother and now he found out that his mother was once a nice woman? It's just too
much to bare for Kane.
And Happy was worried. She asked the whole team to track down Kane hours after he
left.
Ilang araw nang hindi umuuwi si Kane sa bahay nila Uncle Klaus at sobrang nag-
aalala na silang lahat, lalo na ang asawa niya. Kane knew how to stay undetected
and unseen by the cameras that's why Yrozz and Uncle Ruthgar had a hard time
tracking him down.
And when they finally did, after a couple of days, Kane was already in Miami.
Siya ang nagboluntaryo na kausapin si Kane. Hindi niya pinasama si Happy dahil
kailangan nitong magpahinga, pero nangako siya na gagawin ang lahat, sumama lang si
Kane sa kaniya pauwi.
"Is he there?" Boses iyon ni Yrozz mula sa earpiece na suot niya.
"Is Kane okay?" Boses naman iyon ni King.
"He's okay... physically." Aniya. "Emotionally? I'll find out."
"Bring him home, your highness." Ani King.
"Yes." Sagot niya bago ini-off ang earpiece saka inalis sa tainga niya at ibinulsa
bago naglakad palapit kay Kane.
Blaze stopped beside Kane, he stands for a couple of seconds before he sat on the
sand, next to Kane.
"Hey, buddy." Aniya sa mahinang boses.
No response.
"Do you want to talk?"
Still, no response.
Blaze took a deep breath. "Gusto mo ba akong umalis?" Tanong niya kay Kane, nang
hindi ito umimik, tinapik niya ang balikat nito, "sige, iwan na kita para mapag-isa
ka. I know you need it, i'm just here to see if you're okay. Everyone is worried of
you. Pero kung kailangan mo ng kausap, hindi ako aalis. Talk to me, okay?"
Akmang tatayo na siya ng magsalita si Kane.
"Don't leave." Anito sa pabulong na boses.
Blaze stayed before taking a deep breath and looking at Kane, "How are you feeling,
buddy?"
Umiling si Kane. "I'm not okay, your highness." It was an honest to God answer. "I
felt like someone just fucked my brains out." Kumuyom ang kamao nito, "I was so
busy fighting and being the fourth Arkhon's Ultor that I didn't knew that my mother
died ...akala ko nasa asylum pa siya. Ni hindi ko nga alam na inilipat pala siya.
The fourth Arkhon told me lies and i'm angry. Why am I gullible? Why am I like
this? I don't feel okay."
In that moment, Blaze wished that he's Blake. Para alam niya ang sasabihin niya,
kung anong ipapayo niya. But he has to do something for this kid. Kane is in pain
and in this moment, he's the only person Kane got.
"You're in pain." Aniya, "that feeling that you're feeling right now, that's called
pain. And it hurts. I'd been there. Just let it flow, gather your thoughts and
think carefully of what you want to do next. Susuportahan ka namin kahit ano pang
gusto mong gawin. If you wanna be alone and be with yourself for a while, that's
okay, if that'll make you feel better—"
"I wanna see Mom." Kane whispered.
Tumango siya. "I can arrange that. Gusto mo ngayon din umalis tayo para puntahan
ang Mommy mo? I could ask Daddy Dom where your Mom was buried and—"
"No... my other Mom."
Blaze stilled. Happy. He wants to see Happy.
Blaze smiled. "Sure. Come on. She had been crying for days. Nag-aalala siya sayo,
lalo na nang hindi ka umuwi. She didn't have a good rest until Yrozz finally
tracked your location."
"I was just so lost." Kane whispered, "I don't know what to say or do. Natatakot
ako na baka may masabi akong hindi maganda sa kaniya dahil sa kaguluhan at galit na
nararamdaman ko, siguradong masasaktan ko siya kaya mas mabuting hindi ko muna siya
kausapin. I still remember when you were angry at her and say those hurtful things
to her. I don't want to see that pain in her eyes."
Natahimik siya. Iyon ang ginawa niya na habang-buhay niyang pagsisisihan kahit pa
maayos na sila ni Happy. He will never forget the pain he caused her and he would
do his best not to make her feel that way again.
It was a lesson learned. A very terrifying one.
"I know how much she cares for me... " Kane whispered, "and now I know why. Noon
tinatanong ko pa ang sarili ko kung bakit ganun niya ako alagaan at protektahan,
ngayon alam ko na. She felt it too— like how I felt it. Our blood connection. Akala
ko noon, ganun lang talaga 'yon, kasi mabait siya. But I see how she treats me and
King. It's different. And I keep asking why. Now I know..." bumaling ito sa kaniya,
"is she okay?"
Tumango siya, "she is. Nag-aalala lang siya sayo. Lahat kami nag-aalala sayo. I
mean, we all know how good you are at fighting but, out here in the world, alone,
it's different. Ayaw naming mag-isa ka kasi nandito naman kami. We don't want you
alone and lonely. And of course, we need you— the whole family needs you, so... uwi
na tayo?"
Kane looked at the horizon again before speaking, "this beach is very beautiful. I
want to come back here again... with Mom this time."
That made him smile. "Mukhang nakatulong sayo ang mag-isa ng ilang araw. Nakapag-
isip-isip ka na."
Tumango si Kane, "hinihintay ko lang na may sumundo sakin— kung mayroon. I let
those cameras caught me so Yrozz can track me— if he is tracking me." Anito na
parang nahihiya, "umalis kasi ako at nahiya akong bumalik. I was afraid that
because I left, the door is not open for me anymore."
"The door will always be open for you, buddy." Aniya saka ginulo ang buhok nito.
"Keep that in mind."
Kane smiled at the vast horizon in front of them before glancing at him, "this is a
very uncomfortable question but I have to ask, I heard you refer to me as your
'son' when we were trying to save Mom... so, ahm, after what you learned about
me... am I still your son?"
Mahina siyang tumawa saka tumango. "Just don't call me Daddy and we're good."
Kane chuckled too. "It'll be very uncomfortable to call you that."
"Very uncomfortable." Sang-ayon niya, "but in here," he tapped his chest where his
heart is located, "you are like my son— I don't care if you're as tall as me and
you're just a few years younger than I am. You're my son," aniya saka tumayo siya
at inilahad ang kamay kay Kane, "come on, buddy, let's go home."
Tinanggap ni Kane ang kamay niya saka tumayo ito. Their simple handshake turns into
a forearm handshake.
Kane gripped his forearm tightly. "Thank you, for coming to get me."
"Anytime." Aniya saka tinapik ang balikat nito.
Kapagkuwan ay namulsa si Kane, "are we driving home?"
Tinuro niya ang kotse na pinahiram ni Uncle Klaus. They're not supposed to drive
because they don't have a driver's licence here but Uncle Klaus has lots of
connections and he made it happen.
"That's our car." Sabi niya.
"It's a 19 hours drive home." Paalala ni Kane sa kaniya, "it's gonna be a long
ride."
He smiled. "Looks like we'll have our very own bonding session. You, me and,"
tumingin siya sa kotse kung saan nasa loob ang kakambal niya. "My twin, Blake."
Sumama ito sa kaniya kasi ayaw nitong mag-isa siya sa biyahe. They track Kane via
car because they were following his movements. Maayos naman na ang lagay ni Lucky
at kasama nito ang Mommy niy sa kuwarto, ito muna kasi ang magbabantay kay Lucky
habang wala si Blake.
He joked at Blake and told him he just missed him. And when Blake said yes, it made
him laugh out loud.
"I don't think your twin likes me, your highness." Ani Kane na may pagkailang. "He
doesn't talk to me much."
"Then let's change that." Aniya saka inakbayan si Kane at iginiya patungo sa kotse.
"By the way, wala ka bang gustong daanan bago tayo umalis? Your things in the hotel
maybe?"
Umiling ito, "I didn't have much."
"Okay."
Nang makalapit sila sa kotse, lumabas ng driver's seat si Blake at nakapameywang na

humarap kay Kane.
Napailing nalang si Blaze. His twin can really make someone uncomfortable. "Blakey,
this is Kane, as you know." Pormal na pagpapakilala niya sa dalawa, "and Kane, this
is my twin brother, Blake. Talk to him, Blakey."
"Kane..." ani Blake saka inilahad ang kamay, "the one who bombed my house."
Napatigil ang kamay ni Kane na sana ay tatanggapin ang pakikipagkamay ng kakambal,
"I offered to pay it but his highness," tinuro siya nito, "said you'll take care of
it after a lot of angry talking."
Blake was so serious and then the next second he was smiling at Kane, "relax, i'm
just kidding." Ito na ang kumuha sa kamay ni Kane para magkamay ang dalawa, "Come
on, let's go home. I miss my baby already. Get in the car."
"I call shotgun." Sabay nilang sabi ni Kane.
Gusto niyang umiling at makipag-agawan kay Kane. That's his seat when Blakey is the
one driving. He never— never ride on the backseat.
But it's Kane so, "fine. I'll seat on the backseat."
Napatigil si Blake sa pagsakay sa kotse saka gulat na nilingon niya, "the fuck?
You? Giving up the shotgun seat?"
He shrugged, "he's sort of my son, so yeah."
Blake chuckled. "You're making me proud, Blaze." Tinapik pa nito ang balikat niya,
"good job."
Natatawang-napailing siya saka sumakay na sa backseat habang si Kane naman ay

nakasakay na sa passenger seat at inaayos ang seatbelt.
"So, kiddo," ani Blake habang nagmamaneho na ito at nasa daan na sila, "how old are
are you and why are you being babied by everyone?"
Nagkibit-balikat si Kane. "Ang alam ko, 28 na ako. I'm basing my age from what the
fourth Arkhon had told me before."
"What if he lied about that too?" Tanong niya. "I mean, he gave you a new identity
and changing your age is part of it, I guess?"
Kane shrugged. "I think he did. Napag-isip-isip ko kasi, kung nangyari 'yon sa
Mommy ko pagkatapos niyang ibigay si Mom kay Sir Dominick, kung ganun dapat taon
ang agwat ng edad namin ni Mom. One to two years would be precise— not months."
"No worries." Aniya saka tinapik ang balikat ni Kane, "Yrozz and Uncle Ruthgar is
already doing their best to dig up the Fourth Arkhon's kept secrets."
Bumuga ng marahas na hininga si Kane, "my life is messed up. I don't even know if
Kane really is my real name."
"We feel yah, kid." Ani Blake na naiiling na napapangiti. "Our life was a mess as
well. Akala naming dalawa hindi na kami makakaahon pa. But God is good. Have faith
in him, he'll give you the happiness you deserve. But while waiting, make yourself
better, make yourself smile and stronger so when God graces you with happiness and
everything you ever wanted and needed, you're ready to accept it with all of you."
What Blake said made Blaze smile. Blake finally believes in God— because of Lucky.
After so many years. It makes him happy to hear Blake talks about God and faith.
And he just know what to say in situations like this.
This is why he idolized his twin. In secret, of course. He always wanted to be like
Blake. Always responsible and strong-willed.
"Thank you." Ani Kane sa kakambal niya.
Blake nodded, "you're welcome. And since your my twin's 'sort of son', then you are
my 'sort of nephew'. Its uncomfortable— awkward even— but i'll manage."
Mahinang natawa si Blaze saka nahiga siya sa backseat. "This is gonna be a long
drive. Sana pala nag-airplane nalang tayo."
"Come on, Blaze, long rides like this are fun." Anang kakambal, "don't you think
so?"
"Yeah, yeah." Aniya saka kinuha niya ang kutsilyo na nasa gilid ng boots niya saka
nilaro-laro 'yon, "Blakey?"
"Yep?"
"Ilang buwan na ang tiyan ni Lucky?" Tanong niya.
"Nearing four. Si Happy?"
"Nearing two." Napangiti siya, "damn, halos magiging magka-edad lang ang anak
natin. How cool is that?"
Natawa si Blake, "yeah... it's cool, pero wala pa rin kaming pangalan na maisip ni
Lucky."
"Kami rin." He keeps on moving the knife around his fingers, "Happy said she'll
name our baby because she's the one who'll feel the pain of giving birth."
"Lucky said the same thing." Natatawang sabi ni Blake.
He and Blake tsked at the same time before murmuring, "sisters."
Natahimik ang buong sasakyan hanggang sa magsalita si Kane.
"I saw on TV that there are things we can do while in a long drive."
Blaze chuckled. Kane is bored. "Blakey, mag-isip ka nga ng laro. 'Yong hindi
pangbata ha?"
Blake was silent for a moment before speaking, "how about truth and lies?"
"Paano 'yon laruin?" Puno ng kuryusidad na tanong ni Kane kay Blake habang siya ay
nakikinig lang sa dalawa.
"Magsasabi ka samin ng tatlong bagay tungkol sayo, ang dalawa totoo, ang isa hindi
totoo at pipili kami sa tatlong 'yon kung saan ang hindi totoo."
"That's boring." He commented.
"Oh..." Kane sounded intrigued, "I like that. It's like a game to know each other.
I'll go first!" He's excited, "ahm... I like movies. I like beaches and I like
silence."
Napabangon siya sa mga binigay ng choices ni Kane saka humawak siya sa gilid ng
driver at passenger seat saka sinilip si Kane. "Buddy, that's easy. Say something
else. 'Yong mahirap hulaan."
"But its not easy." Kane argued.

"I like movies." Pili niya sa mga sinabi nito. "That one. That's the lie. You like
TV shows not movies. So, again. Come on, Blake can read you because he's a Psych
so, make it strong."
"Ahm..." Kane took a deep breath, "I like pizza, I like songs and I like rain."
Blake chuckled before glancing at him, "he has a very simple mind. Still not
tainted."
Napailing siya. "The lie is I like rain." Sagot niya.
Kane looks stunned. "How did you know, your highness?"
Napailing siya. "Walang mangyayari sa laro na gusto mo. Kilala na namin ni Blake
ang isa't-isa at simple ka mag-isip masyado. Wala 'yong patutunguhan." Inabot niya
ang stereo saka ini-on 'yon, "let's listen to some shit."
Natigilan silang tatlo ng sa halip na kanta ang marinig ay ungol ng babae ang
pumuno sa sasakyan.
"The fuck?!" Mabilis niyang ini-stop ang player saka pinindot ang open para makita
kung anong klaseng DVD ang nasa loob. "Holy shit..."
In shock, Blake pulled over to looked at the DVD. "That's a porn."
Tumango siya saka nakatanga pa rin sa DVD. "Look at the name written on the cover."
Kane and Blake read the name out loud and the date below it.
"Owned by Von Per. March 19, 2001."
Blake let out a loud sighed, "wow... this is just TMI."
Tumango siya saka ipinasok niya ulit 'yon sa player pero hindi na ini-on. Makakatay
sila ng mga asawa nila kapag nagkataon.
"Is porn that bad?" Tanong ni Kane.
"Depends." Sagot ni Blake na bumalik na sa pagmamaneho, "bakit? Hindi ka pa ba

nakakapanood ng porn?"
Umiling si Kane. "I was busy fighting and training to watch those porn things."
"He's a virgin." Bulong niya sa kakambal na napatango-tango naman.
"Oh... that's why you're the baby of the family. Damn... to be that innocent
again." Sinulyapan nito si Kane, "ano ba ang alam mo? Have you been kiss on the
lips before? Like torrid?"
Umiling si Kane.
"How about Masturbate? Come on," Blake is like a therapist in session, "we're all
guys here. Own up."
Umiling ulit si Kane.
He and Blake was shock. He expected that much from Kane.

"Seriously?!" Sabay nilang tanong ng kakambal.
"Kahit nakakita ka ng magandang babae, hindi tumitigas 'yan?" Blake looks so

bothered, it made Blaze laugh.
"Tumitigas naman." Ani Kane sa walang emosyong boses. "Pero 'yon lang."
Talagang itinigil ulit ni Blake ang sasakyan sa gilid ng kalsada para lang kausapin
si Kane. "Haven't you tried touching it, up and down, to release the pressure?"
Umiling si Kane. "If the woman is pretty, tumitigas siya pero kapag naiisip ko na
baka Triad siya, nawawala na kasi ayoko sa Triad."
Blake looked at him, he's shook. To the core.
"Paano pala kung hindi siya Triad?" Tanong niya kay Kane.
Kane just shrugged.
Blake let out a loud breath before driving the car again. "Fuck, Kane, you're
really innocent. Hindi ako madaling magulat, pero tang'na, ibang level ang
kainosentehan mo."
"And I want to stay like this so Mom will not change how she treats me." Ani Kane
saka bumuntong-hininga, "natatakot akong magbago ang trato niya sakin. I really
like how she treats me. It makes me feel special and loved."
"Kiddo, a time will come that you have to grow up." Wik ani Blake, "you have to be
ready for that. And don't worry about Happy, she's an amazing woman. She will
understand that you have to grow up and she will love you the same. Because that's
family. We support them as they grow."
Humalukipkip si Kane. "I'll choose being babied than watching porn."
Blake tsked. "If that's the case. We have to find you a woman who would baby you
and fuck you at the same time."
Natawa nalang si Blaze saka bumalik sa pagkakahiga sa backseat. Blake is really

into helping Kane grow up. Siya, ayaw niya muna. Baka masakal siya ng asawa niya na
parang ayaw matuto si Kane sa kaberdehan ng mundo.
"But I don't know how to fuck." Ani Kane.
Panay lang ang tawa ni Blaze habang seryosong nag-uusap ang dalawa sa unahan ng
sasakyan.
"That's easy." Ani Blake na may diin pa, "natututunan 'yan. We will buy you porn
videos and magazine and you will be an expert in no time. Blaze and I will help you
—"
Blaze made a loud noise. "Count me out, Blakey! I don't want to sleep outside the
room."
"Fine. I will help you. In some way only because i'm married. Pasasamahan kita kay
Lyf." Blake sounded serious and when he's like that, he really is serious. The last
time he used that tone was when he told him he would dropped out to support him in
med school.
"But I don't want to." Parang bata na sabi ni Kane.

"Don't say that!" His brother hissed. "We just have to find the perfect woman for
you."
"I don't want to!"
Blaze closed her eyes and let the two argue. Gustong-gusto ni Blake na tulungan si
Kane pero ayaw naman ni Kane. Nakakatawang pakinggan ang dalawa pero inaantok siya.
Blaze fell asleep on the back, when he woke up, it was already dark outside, the
car is still moving.
Bumangon siya saka sumilip sa rearview mirror. Blake is driving and Kane is asleep.
"Let's switch." Sabi niya sa kakambal "you need to sleep."
"Huwag na. Ako na. Kaya ko pa naman." Ani Blake habang nakatutok ang mata sa daan.
"Pahinga ka nalang diyan."
Napatitig siya sa likod ng kakambal.
This is Blake. His big brother. Always spoiling him in subtle ways.
"Blakey, ako na." May diin niyang sabi. "i'm not a kid anymore. May asawa na nga
ako. I can manage."
"I know that." Anang kakambal, "pero kahit pa may asawa ka na o magkaroon pa tayo
ng puting buhok, I will always be your big brother and it's my job to make you
comfortable so stay there and let me do my job that I hadn't done for months."
Kumunot ang nuo niya. "What are you talking about?"
Humigpit ang hawak nito sa manibela, "you think it's easy letting you go to war
alone? Letting you fight without me? This is the simplest thing I have done for you
for months now, so let me!"
Mas lalong lumalim ang gatla sa nuo niya, "are you— are you PMS-ing?"
"Fuck you. I'm serious here."
Napailing siya, "okay lang ako, Blakey. At least I learn to stand and fight without
you by my-side. At least now, I don't depend on you anymore and it's a good thing—"
"For you, yes." Blake cut him off, "but for me? Don't you think I didn't miss my
brother?"
His face says it all. He's confused as fuck! "Why are you being like this, Blakey?
You miss me this much?" Biro niya.
Blake tsked. "Baka nakakalimutan mo, ito ang unang beses na nagkahiwalay tayo ng
matagal."
Blaze chuckled. The emotional side of Blake that he seldom shows. "Sorry, i got
busy."
"You seldom call." Nanunumbat na ito.
"Sorry."
"Nakalimutan mo na ako simula ng pumasok si Happy sa buhay mo."
Doon siya malakas na natawa, "aww, Blakey, that was my line with you and baby girl
before."
He glared at him through the rearview mirror. "Don't—just stop calling my baby,
baby girl! I'll stab you!"
Naalimpungatan si Kane dahil sa ingay nila ni Blake.
"Are we there yet?" Inaantok pang tanong ni Kane sa kanila.
He and Blake tapped Kane's shoulder together, hoping it'll make him fall asleep
again like how a baby would respond.
"Go back to sleep, Kane." Aniya.
"Okay." Ani Kane saka natulog nga ulit.
Napailing si Blake. "Because of Kane, you feel like an adult, yeah?"
Tumango siya. "It's like I have to be better because i'm one of the person he looks
up to."
"That's how I always felt with you." Ani Blake saka mas binilisan ang pagmamaneho,
"i have to be always better because I have you who look up to me."
"You are more than better, Blakey." Aniya saka isinandal ang katawan sa likod ng
backseat, "the best brother anyone can have."
"Okay. Shut up now." Ani Blake na ikinatawa niya. "Matulog ka na."
He was going to sleep but Kane was awake and talking. Hindi siya nakatulog at
sumali nalang siya sa usapan nang dalawa.
Blake is still forcing Kane to watch porn and Kane keeps rejecting Blake's idea.
And then how to have sex and all that shit. Hindi lang 'yon, umabot din sila sa
usapang 'kung paano mag-musterbate'. Ayaw talagang tantanan ni Blake si Kane siguro
dahil feeling kuya na naman ang kakambal niya.
That's how he is. Always the big brother.
Nakabalik sila ng Pennsylvania, wala pa rin silang maayos na tulog na tatlo, lalo
na si Blake na ayaw magpatulong sa pagmamaneho at panay ang bangayan nito at si
Kane tungkol na naman sa sex. Hindi magkasundo ang dalawa.
He, Kane and Blake all yawned as they step out from the car.
"Kane, as I told you in the car again and again and again—"
"I don't want to!" Parang batang nagmamaktol si Kane saka parang humihingi ng
tulong na nagtago sa likuran niya. "I change my mind your highness, I don't want
him talking to me!"
Napailing siya saka natawa at inakbayan si Kane, "come on, let's go inside. Your
Mom is waiting."
Nagpagiya naman sa kaniya si Kane patungong pinto.

Nang makapasok sila sa kabahayan, lahat nasa salas, naghihintay kay Kane, maliban
kay Happy.
Lahat ay yumakap kay Kane at tinapik ang balikat nito.
And when it was Daddy Dom's turn to greet Kane, he stared at Kane for a long minute
before smiling softly "Sunshine's son... God... you were under my nose all this
time. Kelleon is such a motherfucker. I really need to talk to that son of a
bitch."
Kane looked down, "i'm sorry for leaving like that. I didn't mean to make you all
feel bad and worried."
"Ayos lang 'yon, bunso." Ani Daddy Dominick at niyakap si Kane bago tinapik ang
balikat, "ang mahalaga, bumalik ka na. I promise, i'll take care of you. Kahit man
lang sa paraang 'yon, makabawi ako sa Mommy mo."
Kane's face saddened. "If there is one thing I remember about my Mom besides her
face, it's the hatred in her eyes every time she looked at me. Sa tingin ko, hindi
niya magugustuhan na aalagaan niyo—mo ako."
"Bunso," ginulo ni Daddy Dom ang buhok ni Kane, "inaalagaan ko ang pamilya ko, at
pamilya kita. Kaya hayaan mo akong alagaan ka, okay?"
Tumango nalang si Kane at hindi nakipag-argumento, "si Mom?"
"Nasa kuwarto niya. She's in total bedrest."
Tumango ulit si Kane saka tahimik na umakyat ng hagdan. Kaagad naman niya itong
sinundan hanggang sa walang imik itong kumatok at pumasok sa kuwarto.
Nang makapasok si Kane sa kuwarto, pumasok din siya para alalayan sana ang asawa
dahil kailangan nang katawan nito ng pahinga pero napangiti nalang siya at hindi na
pinigilan si Happy ng makitang mabilis itong umalis ng kama at sinalubong ng yakap
si Kane.
"Kane," Happy's eyes are filled with tears, "thank you so much for coming back.
Thank you... thank you..."
Kane just hugged Happy then he whispered, "i'm sorry for leaving, Mom. Ayoko lang
na may masabi akong masama sa inyo kaya umalis na muna ako."
"It's okay. It's okay." Ani Happy na hinahagod ang likod ni Kane, "ayos lang. Ang
importante, nandito ka na. Na miss kita."
"I missed you too, Mom."
Happy looked at him and mouthed 'thank you' and 'I love you' to him.
"I love you too." He mouthed back at his baby.
Ilang segundo pang nagyakap ang dalawa bago iginiya ni Kane pabalik sa kama si
Happy, at siya naman at inalalayan paupo sa kama ang asawa.
She needs a total bedrest for two weeks for the baby and for her body to recover.
"Ayos ka lang ba?" Kaagad na tanong ni Happy kay Kane saka bumaling sa kaniya, "how
about you? Are you feeling okay? Napagod ka ba?"
Umiling siya saka humiga sa kama, sa tabi nito habang nakaupo ito, "i'm fine, baby.
Magpapalambing lang ako, pero mamaya na."
Napangiti ang asawa saka ibinalik ang atensiyon kay Kane. "Ayos ka lang ba?"
Kane nodded. "I'm okay."
Hinawakan nito ang kamay ni Kane, "hindi ko 'to nasabi sayo kasi umalis ka kaagad,
pero, gusto kong malaman mo na nothing has changed, okay? I'm still your Mom...
you're still my baby. And we're family. I know that your memory with your Mom was
not good so I will do my best to be a good Mom to you and we'll create good
memories together, okay?"
Tumango si Kane, "salamat, dahil kahit wala akong magandang memorya sa Mommy ko,
hindi na ako ganun kaapektado ngayon, tulad noon. Siguro dahil pinunan mo lahat ng
pagkukulang niya. Dahil pinaramdam mo sakin lahat ng hindi ko naramdaman sa kaniya.
I just wished that I meet you sooner. I wouldn't have mind having a big sister whom
I will call Mom."
Happy was crying again as she hugged Kane and converse with him. Hinayaan niya lang
ang asawa niya. He knows how emotional pregnant women can get. At alam niyang
pinaglilihian nito si Kane kaya hinayaan niya ang dalawa na mag-usap.
But Kane has to leave because Uncle Klaus came to get Kane because Daddy Dom wants
to speak with Kane.
Humaba ang nguso ni Happy, "baby, kinuha na naman nila sakin si Kane ko."
Natawa nalang siya sa asawa saka inalalayan ito pahiga saka hinalikan sa uno habang
magkatabi sila. "Babalik naman kaagad si Kane mo. As of now, si Blaze mo naman ang
lambingin mo."
Natawa itong tumagilid at yumakap sa kaniya, "napapabayaan ko na ba ang asawa ko?"

Malambing nitong tanong.
Tumango siya saka ibinaon ang mukha sa leeg ng asawa, "I miss just being with you,
dating and just you know, chilling. Hindi na natin nagagawa 'yon."
"Aww, my husband feels neglected." Hinalik-halikan siya nito sa nuo saka sa pisngi
saka sa mga labi.
Mainit na silang naghahalikan ng asawa at gusto na niya itong hubaran pero pinutol
niya ang halikan nila saka niyakap nalang ito ng mahigpit.
"You need a total bed rest." Aniya na hinihingal at kinokontrol ang libido na hindi
siya lamunin ng buo. "Babawi ako. Pangako."
Mahinang natawa si Happy saka niyakap siya ng masuyo, "I love you, Blazey. So much.
Thank you for staying with me through all this mess. You're a godsend."
"What can I say?" He smiled smugly at his wife, "i'm an awesome husband."
"Yeah." Happy placed a kiss on his lips, "I agree."
Mahina siyang tumawa saka hinalik-halikan ang leeg ng asawa na naputol ng bigla
nalang bumukas ang pinto at walang sabi-sabing pumasok si King.
"Young Miss," deretso itong nagsalita, "master Dominick wants you in my Dad's
study. Right now."
Pareho silang napabangon ni Happy at kumunot ang nuo.
"Why?" Happy asked.
"It's about Kane."
Nang marinig nila ang pangalan ni Kane, mabilis na bumangon si Blaze at maingat na
pinangko ang asawa saka pina-upo sa wheelchair dahil kailangan talaga nito ng
pahinga saka itinulak iyon patungo sa pribadong opisina ng ama ni King na si Daddy
Dom ang gumagamit pansamantala.
It's in the same floor so it was easy to get there.
Tahimik lang si Happy habang tulak-tulak niya ang wheelchair na kinalululanan nito
patungo sa pribadong opisina ni Daddy Dom. Nang makarating sila at makapasok,
kaagad na ngumiti si Daddy Dom.
"Come in, Princess."
Blaze stopped the wheelchair a meter away from Daddy Dom's table where the old man
was sitting on a swivel chair. Nakaupo naman ang ibang Team Oldies sa sofa na nasa
loob din ng opisina.
Blake was there as well, beside their father. Kane and the others are not present.
"Ruthgar here is an International Lawyer. Hindi lang halata." Anang ama ni Happy,
"Ruthgar, tell my daughter what you and Yrozz found out about Kane?"
Uncle Ruthgar immediately spoke. "Kane's mother didn't gave him a name after she
gave birth to him. It was the fourth Arkhon who gave him his name and surname. And
the age, Kane is not 28 but 27. The fourth Arkhon change the age so no one can find
him and lied to Kane about it. I don't know why the fourth Arkhon did what he did,
but that's all I know."
That's just so cruel.
"And?" Tanong ni Happy sa magalang na boses. "What can I do for my Kane?"
Walang paligoy-ligoy na nagsalita si Daddy Dom. "I called you here because I want
to adopt Kane. I asked Lucky and she said yes, I called Clev on the phone and he
agreed as well. Desisyon mo nalang ang hinihintay ko."
Nagkibit-balikat si Happy. "Ayos lang naman sakin. Kung anong makakabuti para kay
Kane, doon ako."
Daddy Dom nodded. "He needs a family whom he can call his own. Legally. Kaya
ginagawa ko 'to. And I have to adopt him for inheritance purposes as well. Is that
okay with you?"
Happy nodded. "Dad, i'm married to a Prince. Blaze's inheritance from Daddy Von is
already too much for us."
His cheeks literally hit up at what Happy said. Ito ang unang beses na sinabi
nitong Prinsipe siya. Fuck! He thought she would never brought it up and now she
did and he's fucking blushing!
So embarrassing!
To be called a Prince by his wife and the pride in her voice when she says it, the
feeling was overwhelming.
"Dahan-dahan lang, Princess." Anang ama ni Happy na nangingiting nakatingin sa

kaniya, "nagba-blush ang asawa mo."
Happy immediately looked at him and smiled. "Totoo naman ang sinabi ko diba? I'm
married to a Prince."
His face heat up even more. Fuck this! Fuck! Stop embarrassing me face! Fuck!
Nilingon ni Happy ang ama niya. "Diba Daddy Von, i'm right? I'm married to a
Prince."
His father smiled. "Yes, Happy. You are since I already registered them as my sons.
He is now officially Prince Blaze Vitale."
Blake tsked. "Nagtataasan ang balahibo ko."
Happy looked at him again. "Stop blushing, you're being so cute. Gusto mo halikan
kita?"
He stayed silent and unmoving while still blushing. Not making eye contact to
anyone but his wife.
He was caught off guard! Fuck it!
"Okay, let's continue our conversation before Prince Blaze blushed like a girl
here." Ani Daddy Dom saka tumingin kay Happy. "Naipaliwanag ko na kay Kane kanina
no'ng nandito siya at kinausap ko kung bakit gusto ko siyang i-adopt pero ayaw
niya."
Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Happy. "Bakit daw?"
Daddy Dom answered. "He said he want the bond between you and him to be stronger,
but this doesn't feel like this is a right thing for him. It doesn't feel right to
him and he can't see him self as Kane Quinn."
Daddy Dom sighed after speaking and he looked at Happy like he's asking for
assistance to change Kane's mind.
"Well, ahm..." parang hindi rin alam ni Happy ang sasabihin. "I, ahm, I respect
Kane's decision. Huwag nalang natin siyang pilitin, Daddy. Puwede naman tayong
maging pamilya kahit walang ganito."
"I want to legalize everything, Princess." Ani Daddy Dom sa seryosong boses.
"Then put him in your will." Happy suggested.
Daddy Dom sighed very heavily. "He doesn't want to be added and I don't want to
force him. At kung ipilit ko man, tatanggihan niya 'yon panigurado at masasayang
lang ang lahat. Hindi niya 'yon gagamitin, sigurado ako kasi nga ayaw niya. Pero
may naisip na akong ibang paraan."
"Ano 'yon?" Tanong ni Happy sa ama nito.
"I will give you Kane's share of inheritance and you will give it to him." Daddy
Dom smiled. "Siguradong hindi ka niya tatanggihan kasi masasaktan ka. Kane loves
his Mom."
Nagkatinginan sila ni Happy, parehong naguguluhan.
"P-paano?" Tanong ni Happy.
"Ruthgar." Anang ama ni Happy na nakangiti, "take over."
Uncle Ruthgar looked at Happy. "Since we're in Pennsylvania, the law is in our
favor. There are no age gap required so we can do it."
"Do what exactly?" Happy asked again.
"You will adopt Kane and give him his inheritance." Anang ama ni Happy.
Everyone was silent, he and Happy were shock.
But Happy quickly recover and asked. "What do I do to make it happen?"
Hindi sinagot ni Daddy Dom si Happy, sa halip ay tumingin ito sa kaniya. "Blaze,
think about it thoroughly before you agree with your wife." He was very serious.
"I'm doing this because I want that kid to have a family of his own— not that we're
not family here but, I want him to have a home. For Kane, he's with us but this is
a house for him, not a home, but if you adopt him and take him in, he will consider
your house a home to go to, a home that he deserves... just think about it since
you two are the closest to him." Daddy Dom looked at him in the eyes, "especially
you, Blaze. Kane will carry your surname if you say yes to this."
Blaze was silent. He's thinking about what Daddy Dom said. About Kane having a home
that he deserves.
"It's tough, isn't it?" Tanong ni Daddy Dom sa kaniya kapagkuwan. "Madali lang
sabihing 'anak ko to' pero minsan, napakahirap no'n panindigan—"
"Kapag pumayag si Kane, papayag ako." Aniya. "Hindi naman namin basta desisyon 'to.
He's old enough to decide for himself. Kung gusto niya, bukas ang pamilyang bubuuin
namin ni Happy para sa kaniya."
Blake actually got up from where he was seated to give him a quick hug and tap on
the shoulder. "I'm proud of you, Blazey. You have balls now."
Mahina siyang natawa, "if the law permits and if it's okay with Kane, why not?"
Pinagsiklop niya ang kamay nila ni Happy, "he's already our son in our hearts so...
this doesn't really change anything. Kung papayag si Kane, payag ako, right baby?"
Happy nodded, her eyes filled with tears and gratitude for him that confuses him.
"Bakit ka umiiyak?" Tanong niya sa asawa saka lumuhod sa sahig para maging magka-
level sila at tinuyo niya ang luha nito. "Tama na ang iyak. Maaapektuhan niyan si
baby."
Happy immediately tried to stop. "Masaya lang ako kasi pumayag ka na hindi kita
pinapakiusapan o pinipilit. It's a big deal for me, Blazey. Thank you."
"Hey..." hinalikan niya sa pisngi ang asawa, "in my heart, Kane is my son too. Wala
namang magbabago. Magiging legal lang pero pareho lang din naman. And Kane Vitale
has a ring to it, right?"
Happy chuckled while nodding.

Sumabad si Daddy Von. "Since he will inherit everything from you, Blaze, he will
also be given a title. He's gonna be Prince Kane Vitale."
"It fits." Sabay na sabi nila ni Blake at sabay silang natawa.
"Klaus, got get Kane so we can ask him if he wants to be adopted or not." Anang ama
ni Happy.
Kaagad namang tumalima si Uncle Klaus pero hindi ito nakalayo. Dahil bukas ang
pinto mula pa kanina nang pumasok sila, nakita nilang napatigil sa paglalakad si
Uncle Klaus ng makalabas ito ng pinto at napatitig sa kung sino man na nasa gilid
ng pinto na natatago sa kanila.
Blaze frowned when Uncle Klaus spoke, his face softening at someone behind the side
of the door. "I think it's a yes."
Nang magtama ang mga mata nila ni King na nasa labas ng pinto, nagtanong siya rito.
"What is it?" He mouthed at King.
King mouthed back. "It's Kane."
Sa sinabi ni King, maingat pero mabilis niyang pinaikot ang wheelchair ni Happy
saka tinulak 'yon palabas ng silid.
What he saw actually made his heart tightened.
Nakaupo si Kane sa sahig at nakasandal sa pader, sa tab ing hamba ng pintuan.

Nakapikit ang mga mata nito habang nakatinga at may luhang umaagos sa mga mata
nito.
"Kane..." Happy dried Kane's tears, "hey... why are you crying?"
"I heard everything." Finally, Kane opened his eyes and looked at them with so much
gratitude. "Thank you... thank you so much..." then he kneeled and just buried his
face on Happy's folded knees.
Nilapitan niya si Kane saka tinapik ang balikat nito saka ginulo ang buhok, "come
on, buddy, let's talk inside."
Kane dried his damp cheeks before glancing up at him. "Thank you."
He smiled. "Just don't forget our talk, buddy. Don't call me Dad. I'll kick your
ass."
Kane smile that turns into a full laugh. "I won't— it's awkward for me too."
"Good. Come on. Let's settle this."
Tumango si Kane saka tumingin kay Happy. "Thank you. I said no to Sir Dominick
because it doesn't feel right... but this one— it feels right to me. You feel right
to me, Mom. So thank you— for accepting me for I am since the beginning until now—"
"Until I took my last breath, Kane." Happy interject, "I will accept you. Always.
Keep that in mind. Okay?"
"Even if I watch porn you will still accept me and treat me the same?" Kane asked
making him face palmed with Happy looked at him darkly.
"It's Blake." Wika niya.
"Nope." Biglang laglag sa kaniy si Blake na nasa labas na nang pintuan, "it's
Blaze."
But Kane has his back and pointed Blake. "It's him."
Nilingon ni Happy si Blake at tiningnan ng masama. "Don't taint my baby!"
"That's a big baby and he needs to grow up." Blake answered.
Mas lalong sumama ang tingin ni Happy kay Blake na naging dahilan para tumaas ang
dalawang kamay ng kakambal na parang sumusuko.
"Fine, fine, hindi na. But," Blake looked at Kane, "if you're ready to watch porn,
tell me, i'll send you to Lyf ASAP—"
"Blake!" Happy hissed.
Blake chuckled before shaking his head. "So protective."
"Of course, panganay ko siya." Inis na sabi ni Happy.
Blake sighed. "Oo na. You two are adopting a big baby. Literally." Anito na
tinutukoy sila ni Happy, "but salute to both of you. Hindi lahat gagawin ang ginawa
niyo. You have my respect." Then he looked at him, "you finally used your balls.
I'm proud that you turn out like this... that means I raised you well."
Blaze smiled. Yes, Blake raised him well. Mula nuong bata pa sila, si Blake na ang
kasama niya palagi. Lalo na nang mawala ang ina nila. Blake was not just his twin
but also his mother and father, all at the same time.
That's why he idolize him. Just in secret though.
"Come on." Ani Uncle Ruthgar, "i'll tell you what to do to make it happen."
Kaagad namang tumayo si Kane at pumasok na sila ulit sa study ni Uncle Klaus.
And as Uncle Ruthgar read to them their responsibility, Kane's rights, what to do,
things to know about the adoption process, what to expect and a lot more, Blaze
didn't feel even just an ounce of regret.
His decision to adopt Kane together with Happy actually felt fulfilling... he felt
like he did the right thing. And he knew he did. Kane is family— this time, not
just emotionally, but also, legally.
CHAPTER 62
IN JUST TWO weeks, the Quinn's mansion was renovated to its glory again. There are
two workers, the day and the night shift. Kaya mabilis lang na natapos ang bahay
nila at tumulong din si Racini para sa seguridad nang bahay nila mula sa gate at sa
pader na nakapalibot hanggang sa loob. Hindi talaga nito tinantanan ang bahay nila
hanggat hindi aprobado nito ang Security system nila.
And Phoenix came as well to help secure the house. Just for a couple of days. Ayaw
kasi nitong mawalay sa asawa ng matagal.
And now, Mommy Beth, Daddy Von and Bailey went home to the Philippines together
with Phoenix and Niccolo to fix the house and the security system.
Blake and Lucky stayed in Pennsylvania because her sister needed to be well taken
care of, but now, instead of staying in the Hospital, Lucky is staying in the house
and only trusted Doctors can enter their home.
Thankfully, the Triad had been silent but their plan to end them continued through
out every continents. Hindi lang sila personal na gumagalaw tulad nuong una na
personal ang labanan dahil kay Helena at sa mga pinaggagagawa nito pero patuloy pa
rin nilang nilalabanan ang Triad, siya pa rin ang nagdedesisyon sa lahat.
The First Arkhon went off grid again, much to Happy's disappointment.
Samantalang hindi naman sila umuwi ni Blaze sa Pilipinas dahil napagkasunduan

nilang samahan si Blake at Lucky sa Pennsylvania. Ayaw nilang maghiwalay na apat.
Ayaw nang kambal maghiwalay, at ayaw din niyang mahiwalay kay Lucky pagkatapos nang
mga nangyari.
Si Yrozz naman ay pansamantala munang umuwi dahil may aayusin lang daw ito, si
Uncle Ruthgar ay kasama pa rin nila sa bahay kasi wala naman itong pamilya na
uuwian kaya nag-offer siya na sa kanila nalang ito tumira. Si Uncle Vent bumalik na
muna ng Russia dahil miss na raw nito ang asawa nito at sumama naman dito si Lyf at
Deth pero nangakong babalik kaagad.
Hindi na sanay si Happy na walang maingay sa paligid niya. Kaya naninibago siya na
kaunti lang sila sa bago nilang bahay at kulang na nang-ingay.
It's just her and Blaze, Blake and Lucky, her father and Mommy Henreitta, sometimes
Clever visits, King is always in their house of course and Uncle Klaus, then Uncle
Ruthgar... and of course, her baby, Kane.
Thanks to Uncle Ruthgar and her father and Uncle Klaus connections, the adoption
didn't take 60 to 90 days like the usual. It only took more than a week to finalize
everything and it's now settled.
Kane is now their legally son and he's now officially Prince Kane Quinn Vitale much
to his chagrin because King now calls Kane his highness.
And when Happy asked her father about Kane's standing in their family, if he can
inherit her tittle as an Arkhon, her father told her that Kane cannot, much to her
disappointment. Kane is her adopted son but not her first born. It has to be by
blood, according to the Organòsi Laws.
er phone beeped, dragging her out from her reverie.
Napangiti siya ng makita kung sinong nag-text sa kaniya.
From: Kaney-baby
Mom, lunch is ready. I cooked it 🤤
Natawa siya sa emoticon na ginamit nito. A drooling emoticon. Natututo na talaga si

Kane. Dahil 'yon sa kakasama nito kay King at sa Daddy niya minsan.
Hmm... pero masarap kaya ang luto nito?
King had been teaching Kane how to cook, same with Blaze. Pero mas may improvement
pa ang anak niya keysa sa asawa niyang muntik-muntikan na namang masunog ang kusina
kaya pinatigil na nang Daddy niya baka raw mag-renovate na naman sila.
"Yes, Mom." It was Blaze on the phone with Mommy Beth, stealing her attention.
Pinakatitigan niya ang asawa na nakahubad-baro at naka-denim jeans lang saka naka-
paa habang nakatayo malapit sa sliding window at kausap ang ina nito.
My husband really is a gorgeous man. Sa isip-isip niya habang pinagmamasdan ang

asawa at nakikinig sa pakikipag-usap nito.
"Yes, Mom... though it would be better if you make it four floors? Si Blake nalang
kaya ang kausapin mo tungkol sa bahay? I know—I know... just remember, I need a
whole floor for my family if we're gonna stay in one house."
Hindi na napigilan ni Happy ang sarili, nilapitan niya ang asawa.
"The whole floor is mine, Mom." Ani Blaze. "And I need four rooms in that floor
with living room and some entertainment rooms. Yes, thank you, Mom. Bye. Love you
too."
Nangingiting niyakap niya ang asawa ss beywang mula sa likuran saka hinalikan ito
sa batok. "Kumusta ang pinapagawa nilang bahay sa Pilipinas?"
Blaze faced her and kissed her lips softly before answering her, "it's going well—
I think."
"What's with the whole floor?" She asked while kissing Blaze softly on the lips.
"And the four rooms?"
Blaze bit her lower lip. "The rooms. Master's bedroom for us. Soundproof, of course
because my baby is a screamer."
Mahina siyang natawa sa sinabi nito. "That's because you're so good in bed and I
can't help but scream."
"Hmm..." hinalik-halikan ni Blaze ang leeg niya pababa sa dibdib niya kapagkuwan ay
bumalik na naman ito sa mga labi niya, "then one room for Kane, of course. Then one
for King, our butler. And the other room is for our baby's room."
"Hmm..." Happy just hummed as she kissed Blaze back with passion and need.
Her hormones is at it again.
Nagpaubaya nalang si Happy ng igiya siya ng asawa pabalik sa kama at ihiniga siya.
Hinayaan niya itong hubaran siya at halikan ang hubad niyang katawan.
"Baby..." napasabunot siya sa buhok ni Blaze nang bumaba sa puson niya ang mga labi
at dila nito, "Kane said lunch is ready— maybe we should do this later—"
"Lunch can wait." Ani Blaze sa baritonong boses, "let me eat you first, I need my
dessert."
Umarko ang katawan ni Happy ng bumaba ang mga labi ng asawa sa gitnang bahagi ng
hita niya, sa pagkababae niya at kinain nito yon.
"Ohh!" Napaungol nalang siya ng malakas habang iginagalaw ang balakang niya para
ipagduldulan ang pagkababae sa bibig ng asawa. "Ohhh! Uhmm! Blazey... oh!"
Blaze licked and eat her wetness until she came. Hard. And then Blaze took her from
behind. Ayaw na nitong angkinin siya na nakahiga siya at kukubabawan siya nito
dahil baka raw maipit nito ang sinapupunan niya at madaganan.
So Blaze always took her from behind and it always felt so good.
Lalo na't hinahalikan ni Blaze ang likuran niya, pinaglalandas ang dila sa likod
niya at kinakagat-kagat ang balikat at leeg niya habang nag-uurong-sulong ang
kahabaan nito sa loob ng mainit at basa niyang pagkababae.
"Ah! Blaze! Uhm!
Napahawak nalang sa bedsheet si Happy at ibinaon ang mukha sa unan habang sumisigaw
sa sarap ng pag-angkin sa kaniya nang asawa.
Her moans muffled because of the pillow but Blaze whispered over her ear as he fück
her from behind.
"Scream, baby." He whispered with his sexy deep baritone voice.
Napatingala si Happy at doon kumawala ang mahaba at walang inhibisyon niyang ungol
nang sagarin ng asawa niya ang kahaban nito sa kaibuturan ng pagkababae niya.
Mas bumilis ang pag-angkin nito sa kaniya. "Oh! Oh! Blaze!"
"Baby— baby! Oh! Fuck!" Blaze keeps on hissing as owns her body. "Baby— oh! Fuck!
Fuck! You feel so good. Fuck."
Alam niyang malapit nang labasan ang asawa niya dahil mas nagiging marahas na ang
bawat ulos nito na mas lalong nagpapawala sa kaniya sa sarili sa sobrang sarap na
nalalasap niya.
"Oh! Oh! Blaze! Shit— uhm!"
Nakagat nalang ni Happy ang pang-ibabang labi ng maramdamang nilabasan na naman

siya kasabay ng pagpuno ni Blaze ng katas sa sinapupunan niya.
"Ohhh!" Mahaba siyang napaungol dahil sa sarap na lumukob sa buong pagkatao niya.
"Oh—so good... I want more..."
Because of what she said, Blaze rubbed his fingers on her clit and started finger-
füçkîńg her from behind.
One finger— then two and now it's three.
"Ohh! Oh! Uhm! Blazey..."
Happy was losing her mind again as her husband pleasure her with his fingers. In
and out. She keeps on groaning and moaning and her legs are shaking in so much
pleasure building on her belly.
And then she felt his čøçk inside her again. Hard. Rough. And füçkïng her fast!
Sunod-sunod na puno ng pagnanasa ang ungol na lumabas sa bibig niya habang

inaangkin na naman siya ng asawa niya at nang sabay silang nilabasan, napadaing
siya sa sarap sa pakiramdam ng katas ng asawa na ibinaon nito sa kaniya.
Blake licked her sweaty back before kissing her nape and asking, "more?"
Hinihingal na bumagsak ang katawan niya sa kama saka umiling, "maybe later..."
Blaze chuckled before kissing her neck, down to her shoulder. Pagkatapos ay
pinatagilid siya nito, paharap dito, para sipsipin ang naninigas pa rin niyang
perlas na nasa tuktok ng dibdib niya.
Pinaglipat-lipat nito ang pagsipsip at pagmasahe sa dibdib niya hanggang pababa na

naman ang kamay nito sa pagkababae niya pero pinigilan na niya ito.
"We can't... lunch, remember?" Paalala niya sa asawa.
Blaze groaned. "I hate lunch."
Natawa siya. "Kane cooked it."
"Oh." That put a proud smile on Blaze's lips. "That's my boy."
Natawa siya saka bumangon at pumasok sa banyo para mag-linis ng katawan. Pagkatapos
ay pumasok siya sa walk-in closet at nakita niya sa salamin na may kiss mark siya
sa gilid ng leeg niya at balikat.
Mahinang natawa nalang siya at hinayaan 'yon.
She's married to the most amazing but horny insatiable man. There's nothing to be
ashamed off.
Happy wore a spaghetti strap tops and sweatpants so she can breath freely. Ayaw na
niyang magsuot ng jeans, medyo may kalakihan na ang tiyan niya, ayaw niyang maipit
ang baby niya.
Nang makalabas siya ng walk-in closet, tamang-tama na papasok naman si Blaze na

bagong ligo.
Hinalikan muna siya nito sa labi bago pumasok sa loob para magbihis.
Napangiti nalang siya saka hinintay ang asawa na makapagbihis para sabay na silang
lumabas.
"Blazey, tingnan mo," tinuro niya ang leeg na napansin niya kanina ng pinagmamasdan
niya ang kiss mark na gawa nito, "parang medyo dark itong parteng 'to ng leeg ko."
Blaze went to her side to kiss her neck, "there. No worries that's a pregnancy
thing. Nangyayari talaga yan sa mga buntis minsan."
Happy pouted before cupping her own breast, "kasama rin ba 'to sa pagbubuntis ko?
Lumalaki na sila kaya gustong-gusto mong nilalamas."
Mahinang natawa ang asawa. "Yes. It's part of pregnancy. Inihahanda na sila ng
katawan mo para sa breast-feeding ni baby."
Napatitig siya sa dibdib, "hmm... para ka pala dapat kay baby, pero mas nauunag i-
enjoy ka ni Daddy." She tsked. "Bad Daddy."
Natatawang pinangko siya Blaze. "Come on, let's eat."
"Put me down, I can walk!"
"Just let me do this for you." Ani Blaze kaya hindi na siya nakipag-argumento.
Hinayaan nalang niya itong dalhin siya sa kusina.

When Blaze put her down, finally, Happy immediately went to her sister's side and
kiss Lucky's cheek.
"I'm glad you're here." Aniya sa kapatid.
Lucky smiled. "I'm feeling better today." Medyo nanghihina pa rin ang boses nito
pero hindi na tulad noong una. "Gusto kong kumain kasama kayo kahit on special diet
pa rin ako."
Nginitian niya ang kapatid. "Of course. How's the talk with Clev and Mommy last
night?"
Lucky smiled. "It was fun." Lucky smiled at Mommy Henreitta, "Mommy is very
lovely."
Napangiti naman si Mommy Henreitta na nilalagyan ng pagkain ang plato ng ama niya.
"Kain na tayo." Anang Mommy Henreitta. "Clev can't join us today." Imporma nito sa
kanila, "he's busy with the Triad problem in Europe. The Boss, Niccolo Rasini asked
for his assistance."
Hinalikan muna niya sa nuo si Lucky bago umupo sa hinugot na upuan ni Blaze para sa
kaniya, sa tabi nito. Napapagitnaan siya ni Blaze at Kane.
"I'll call Clev later." Aniya saka nilagyan ng pagkain si Blaze sa pinggan saka
sinunod niyang lagyan si Kane, "ikaw ang nagluto nito?" Tanong niya sa panganay.
Kane nodded with a shy smile. "But King helped me."
"Of course, your my highness." Ani King na inaasar na naman si Kane.
Kaagad namang sumama ang mukha ni Kane. "Stop calling me that."
King chuckled. "What's wrong, you're a Prince now."
Hindi umumik si Kane pero alam niyang iritado ito kaya naman bumulong siya rito,
"don't feel bad about it. You're a Prince, you are mine and Blaze's son. Own it
because that's what you deserve and more. Okay?"
Kane automatically smiled. "Okay, Mom."
"Okay." Nakangiting sabi niya saka tinikman ang niluto ni Kane. "Hmm... masarap na
magluto ang panganay ko." Puno ng pagmamalaking sabi niya.
Si Blake naman ay kakapasok lang sa dining hall habang dala-dala ang pagkaing
niluto nito para kay Lucky.
Lucky has a special diet. Pili lang ang pagkain na puwede nitong kainin dahil nga
sa kalagayan nito. And so far, it's working. Lucky is feeling better. Ilang beses
na rin itong nakasama sa kanilang kumain sa hapag-kainan kaya natutuwa siya.
"Let me." Anang ama niya na siyang naglagay ng pagkain sa pinggan ni Lucky, "hindi
ko 'to nagawa para sa isa ko pang Prinsesa."
Pareho silang napangiti ni Lucky sa sinabi ng ama. Her father has been making it up
to Lucky these past few weeks. And it made her heart swell. Nakikita kasi niyang
pinaparamdam talaga ng ama niya kay Lucky ang pagmamahal nito. And that's where
their father is good at. Making his children feel special.
"Thank you, Daddy." Ani Lucky.
"Of course, Princess." Hinalikan ng ama niya si Lucky sa nuo bago bumalik ang
atensiyon nito sa sariling pinggan.
"Mom called." Ani Blake na nakatingin kay Blaze, "I choose the whole second floor
since they want to stay on the first floor — only if they're visiting— since Dad
wants to go back to Tuscany."
"Well, Von is still a Duke." Sabad ng ama niya. "He has responsabilities."
"Then i'll take the third." Excited na nakangitng sabi ni Blaze saka tumingin ito
kay King, "wala ka namang balak humiwalay samin di'ba? Uncle Klaus is still with
Dad here. Hindi pa rin sila naghihiwalay."
Uncle Klaus nod his head and smile proudly. "It's always an honour serving Master
Dominick."
"Kung hindi siya sasama sayo, wala ka nang uutusan." Sabad ni Blake na masama ang
tingin kay Blaze.
Blaze scoffed. "Anong ako? Ikaw ang unang nag-utos sa kaniya noon, naaalala mo?"
Kaagad na umiling si Blake. "Can't remember."
Blaze just tsked and looked at King. "Well?"
King nodded. "Of course. I'll always be with you and Young Miss. If i'm welcome."
"Welcome ka naman. Para may taga-luto ako kapag wala si Blake." Tumawa si Blaze.
"I'm so blessed. So many cook in the house. No worries because your room is already
in the making." Ani Blaze pagkatapos uminom ng tubig.
"How about my room?" Kane asked, curious.
"Ikaw pa ba, makalimutan namin?" Inabot ng kamay ni Blaze ang buhok ni Kane para
guluhin 'yon, "your room is under construction as well. Then we will design it like
how you like it, okay, buddy?"
"Okay." Kane smiled.
"How about my room?" King demanded.
Blake cut his steak before answering King, "lalagyan natin ng maraming vacuum,
dustpan at walis ang kuwarto mo. You're our butler after all—"
"Young Miss, his highness is bullying me." Sumbong sa kaniya ni King.
Sumilip naman si Kane kay Blaze, "King bullied me earlier. He keeps calling me your
highness, your highness—"
"Stop." It was her father. He glanced at Kane and Blaze. "By the law, you two are
now father and son. Dapat hindi na your highness ang tawag mo kay Blaze, Kane."
Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Kane. "Kung ganun... ano?"
"Not Dad, please! Not Dad!" Pakiusap ni Blaze na ikinatawa niya.

Her father just rolled his eyes at Blaze before looking at Kane.
"Bunso, call me Daddy Dom. Ayoko nang Lolo. Hindi ako matanda." Anang ama niya,
pagkatapos ay tinuro nito si Mommy Henreitta na nasa tabi nito, "your very pretty
Mommy Reitta and," he gestured his hand at King's father and Uncle Ruthgar. "Uncle
Klaus and Uncle Ruthgar.
"Then," kapagkuwan ay iminuwestra nito si Blake and Lucky. "Call her Lucky because
she's a bit younger than you and Blake, call him Kuya Blake." Then her Dad pointed
King, "halos magka-edad lang kayo. Bahala ka na. And of course," iminuwestra nito
ang kamay sa kanila ni Blaze, "Happy is Mom and Blaze is Dad."
"No!" Blaze sounds so horrified.
"Pops?" Anang ama niya sa patanong na boses.
Sumama ang mukha ni Blaze. "No! No name calling. Blaze is fine."
"No. Dad is more appropriate." Giit ng ama niya. "It's the law."
"No—"
"Dad." Sambit ni Kane habang nakatingin kay Blaze, "that does feel uncomfortable
but I can endure— if it's the law."
Blaze let out a loud breath. "I'm horrified right now."
"Hayaan mo na si bunso." Anang ama niya kay Blaze.
Blaze tsked, "fuck, Dad it is."
Natuwa si Happy saka pumalakpak pa. "Yey! Dapat masanay ka na, Blazey. Malapit nang
lumabas ang baby natin."
Blaze just sighed before glancing at Kane. "Please don't call me Dad outside the
house." Pakiusap nito kay Kane, "I will really kick your ass."
Kane grinned— for the first time. "Yes— for the law— Dad."
Nasapo ni Blaze ang nuo saka hinilot ang sentido. "This is fucked up. Just fucked
up. Fucked up."
Blake snickered. "Aww... the big baby is now a Daddy. Nice. A round of applause for
Blaze."
"Blakey! Stop it!" Blaze hissed.
Natatawang hinalikan niya ang asawa sa pisngi. "Hayaan mo na. He's our adopted
baby, he can't keep calling you your highness, and I love you... so so much for
letting him call you that. I know it's awkward but, let's just try okay? Kung hindi
mo talaga kaya, baguhin nalang natin."
Blaze face immediately softened. "I love you too, baby."
Blake chuckled. "Pussy."
"Blakey-baby." May diin ang boses ni Lucky, "don't bully Blaze. And I told you to
stop cussing!"
Kaagad na natahimik si Blake saka hinalikan sa mga labi si Lucky, "I love you,
baby."
From angry to smiling face. Lucky's face change in an instant. "I love you too,
Blakey-baby."
At naghalikan ang dalawa na parang walang tao na ikinangiti nalang niya. Ganun din
sila minsan ng asawa, nakakalimutan nilang may kasama sila.
"Anyways," Her father clasped his hands stealing all their attentions, "I have an
announcement to make."
Lahat sila tumingin sa ama niyang may tinawagan sa cellphone nito at nang sumagot
ang nasa kabilang linya ay kaagad na nakilala niya ang boses ng dalawa.
It's Daddy Von and Mommy Beth.
"Von, it's on." Anang ama niya.
Daddy Von chuckled. "Sorry we can't do this face to face. Dominick can't wait
anymore. He's excited."
Hinawakan ng ama niya ang kamay ni Mommy Henreitta na nasa ibabaw ng lamesa.
Lihim siyang napangiti. Parang alam na niya ang announcement nito.
"Everyone," Tiningnan sila ng ama niya isa-isa, "let's say it together, Von!"
Tumawa si Daddy Von. "Okay. Ready! Go!"
"Reitta and I are getting married." Anang ama niya.
"Beth and I are getting married!" Masayang sabi ni Daddy Von kasabay ng ama niya.
"Yey!" Happy squeal in glee. "Yey! Yey!"
"Yehey!" Lucky squeal in happiness as well as everyone clapped their hands.
"About damn time!" Ani Blake na nakangiti. "Fuck it!"
Blaze was grinning from ear to ear as well. "Congratulations! It should be a double
wedding!"
"It is." Nakangiting sabi ni Mommy Henreitta. "Beth and I already talked about it."
"Yes." Mommy Beth added, "hindi pa namin naayos lahat pero salamat sa suporta niyo.
You make me all happy."
"And i'm adopting Bailey." Dagdag na anunsiyo ni Daddy Von. "I already told
Themarie and she's okay with everything. She said she misses you both and she's
looking forward to seeing you again."
"We missed her too." Nakangiting sabi ni Blaze, "good job, Dad. Thank you. Ingatan
mo si Mommy, dalawa kaming babalatan ka ng bubay kapag saktan mo ang mommy namin."
"Don't hurt her, Dad." Bilin naman ni Blake sa ama, "you know what she'd been
through. She needs more loving than anyone. Don't let he baby you, you baby Mom."
Lucky chuckled. "Coming from my Blakey-baby who likes to be babied... hmmm..."

Blake silence Lucky by kissing her, "shhh... satin lang dalawa 'yon."
"Bye!" Sigaw ni Daddy Von saka namatay na ang tawag.
Napangiti siya habang pinagmamasdan ang mag-asawang Lucky at Blake kapagkuwan ay ng

bigla nalang siyang hinalikan ng asawa.
"Stop looking at my twin." May pagseselos sa boses nito, "ako ang asawa mo, sakin
ka tumingin."
Napapantastikuhang napatitig siya sa asawa, "nagseselos ka pa rin, e kasal na

tayo."
"You're looking at him tenderly." May pag-aakusa sa boses ng asawa.
Mahina siyang natawa. "Because they're so sweet and I appreciate it. Lalo na sa
kalagayan ng kapatid ko. It warms my heart."
Sumama ang mukha ni Blaze. "At hindi ako sweet?"
She pouted. "Nagpapa-baby ka palagi."
"Oh." Blaze looks take aback and she regretted if immediately.
"Blazey," she softly cupped her husband's face. "I love you just the way you are.
At saka sweet ka naman, ah..." she smiled cheekily, "most of the tine."
His face actually fell. "So not all the time? Fuck." He actually looked bothered
now. "Should I, ahm, be more sweeter? Ahm, where am I lacking, i'll fill into it—"
She kissed Blaze's lips and whispered, "don't change. I love you just the way you
are."
Napatitig sa kaniya ang asawa. "Talaga?"
Tumango siya saka masuyo itong ngitian. "I want my Blaze. The real Blaze. Flaws and
all."
"Hmm..." than's just what Blaze said before returning to his food.
Siya naman ay napapantastikuhang pinagpatuloy ang pagkain. Nanatiling tahimik si

Blaze habang nag-uusap sila sa kasal ng mga magulang nila. Ni hindi ito umimik na
kinakunot ng nuo niya.
Kahit si Blake ay napansin 'yon, lalo na nang umalis si Blaze sa hapag-kainan

pagkatapos kumain.
"Anong nangyari do'n?" Tanong ni Blake sa kaniya.
Nagkibit-balikat siya. "I'm not sure. Baka may sinabi akong na-offend siya? I
should talk to him and apologize."
Mahinang natawa si Blake habang napapailing, "he will always be a big baby."
Napangiti siya, "I like babying him. Kaya ayos lang."
Blake faced him, his face was serious. "Thank you, for taking care of my twin."
"Inaalagaan niya rin naman ako." Nakangiting sabi niya saka nag-excuse kay Blake
para lapitan ang mga magulang. Hinalikan niya sa pisngi ang ama niya at si Mommy
Henreitta. "Congratulations. I'm happy for you two. Be amazing!"
Tumawa ang ama niya saka hinalikan siya sa nuo, "thank you, Princess."
Mommy Henreitta beamed at her. "Thank you, Happy."
Nginitian niya ang dalawa saka nagpaalam sa mga ito para hanapin ang asawa niya.
Pero nalibot na niya ang buong bahay, wala siyang Blaze na makita. Kaya naman
tinungo niya ang kuwarto para kunin ang cellphone na iniwan niya sa bedside table
para tawagan si Blaze pero hindi nito sinasagot ang tawag niya.
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya ng patayin nito ang tawag niya.
That's odd.
To: Hubby ❤️
Nasaan ka? Miss na kita.
She hit send.
Moments later, he replied.
From: Hubby ❤️
Give me an hour. Miss you too.
Nagsalubong ang kilay niya.
To: Hubby ❤️
Uwi ka na. Kiss kita 😘
Blaze replied immediately as well.
From: Hubby ❤️
I love you, baby 😘
Nag-reply pa si Happy pero wala nang sagot mula kay Blaze, kaya naman pinalipas
nalang niya ang isang oras na hinihingi nito sa pagbabasa ng mga reports na
dumating sa kaniya sa anim na boss ng Organòsi.
Pero tapos na niyang basahin 'yon, wala pa rin si Blaze kaya naman nag-umpisa na
siyang mag-alala kung nasaan ang asawa niya.
Happy called Blaze's phone. No answer.
That's it! She's tracking him down!
Akmang lalabas siya ng kuwarto para magpatulong kay Uncle Ruthgar ng makatanggap
siya ng mensahe galing sa asawa niya.
From: Hubby ❤️
Baby?
Tumigil siya sa harap ng pintuan at hindi na siya nakalabas dahil nag reply siya sa
asawa.
To: Hubby ❤️
What? Nasaan ka ba? You're making me worry!
Blaze replied immediately.
From: Hubby ❤️
Will you marry me?
Napatitig siya sa text ng asawa saka nagsalubong ang kilay niya. "Baliw talaga
'yon." She tsked. "Para namang hindi pa kami kasal."
Naiiling na binuksan niya ang pinto para lumabas ng kuwarto pero natulos siya sa
kinatatayuan, at mapatigil sa paghakbang ng makitang nasa labas ang asawa niya,
nakatayo, katabi nito si Kane na may maliit na white board na hawak na may
nakasulat na "Dad force me to ask you to marry him again" at may arrow niyon sa
ibaba na naka-turo sa hawak ni Blaze na singsing.
Hindi alam ni Happy kung bakit bigla nalang nanubig ang mga mata niya ng makita ang
singsing na hawak ng asawa.
And when she looked at Blaze, he was looking at her lovingly. "I'm sorry because
i'm not sweet all the time—just most of the time, and I know i'm lacking in a lot
of things... but i'm willing to fill them for you... i'm more than willing to work
harder, just marry me again? In church this time." Nauwi sa ngiwi ang ngiti nito,
"pasensiya dahil natagalan. Pangako babawi ako. I will give you the grandest
wedding, the most beautiful wedding dress, the most amazing reception, and my
promised ring."
Her eyes fell on the ring he's holding. His promised ring. And tears just fell from
her eyes.
She knew that design. The detailed work on the ring he's holding. She knew it very
well because she designed it herself! Isa iyon sa mga singsing na gawa niya na wala
pang nakakabili dahil sa presyo niyon.
It's the most expensive ring in her Jewellery store.
And now Blaze is putting the ring on her finger and it fits.
Happy just continued crying silently. She doesn't even know why she's so emotional.
His promise— he fulfilled his promise to her. To buy her an expensive ring. Hindi
naman importante sa kaniya kung mahal o hindi, ang importante sa kaniya ay tinupad
mito ang pangako sa kaniya.
Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi. "Why ask me to marry you again? Kasal naman na
tayo..."
Masuyo siyang niyakap ng asawa saka hinalikan sa gilid ng nuo, "I promised you,
remember? Magpapakasal tayo ulit, sa simbahan na. This is me keeping that promise.
Pasensiya natagalan. Ang dami kasing nangyari, pero ngayong medyo tahimik na,
pakasal na tayo sa simbahan, baby ko. Gusto na kitang iharap sa dambana. Unahan na
natin sila Mommy."
Naiiyak na tumango siya saka yumakap din sa asawa. "I love you, Blazey, and yes, I
wanna marry you again."
Mas lalong humigpit ang yakap sa kaniya ng asawa. "I love you too, baby. So much."
He buried his face on her neck, like he always does. "I love you."
Happy was enjoying Blaze's embrace when she read what Kane had written on the white
board again — making her chuckled.
'Congratulations!'
Naiiyak na kumawala siya sa yakap ng asawa para hilahin si Kane palapit sa kanila
at niyakap niya ng sabay ang dalawang lalaking importanteng-importante sa buhay
niya.
Her husband and son. In her arms, feeling their care and love for her.
"I love you two." Aniya na naiiyak na naman. "Thank you for coming into my life and
loving me. I promise to love you back, a million times harder."
Blaze kissed her temple. "I love you, baby."
Kane hugged her back. "I love you, Mom."
Happy closed her eyes as happiness filled her heart, making it swell. She felt
contented and blessed and lucky.
She has her Dad, who's now happy with her new mother. She has a very adorable
sister who's now getting better and a brother that she adore. A brother-in-law who
loves and cares for her sister so much. A very dependable butler, tracker and
ultors and the team oldies whom she considers a part of her growing family. A
loving son, her baby Kane and a very loving and caring husband, her Blazey. And
inside her belly is an innocent life that she can't wait to welcome to their world.
The only thing she want now is to see Midnight, to find him. At ngayong may oras na
siya, itutuon niya 'yon sa paghahanap kay Midnight. Hindi siya titigil hanggat
hindi ito nahahanap.
She wants her family to be complete and Midnight will complete it.
Other than Midnight, she has everything she could ever ask for. She feels complete—
whole even.
~ Happy Birthday, Joh Pinto. Naaalala ko pa 'yong nawala tayo sa manila, umuulan
tapos tayong dalawa lang dahil may importante ginawa ang mga kasama natin. Pabalik-
balik tayo sa overpass. Bastos na driver 'yon, nasa kabila lang pala yong Hotel,
ayaw lang pumasok 🤣 tapos nagkakakilala palang yata tayo ng personal no'n. Haha.
~ The Organòsi Series pala— hindi lang 'to kuwento ng mga bosses. Baka— BAKA lahat
ng nabanggit na pangalan like Kane, King, Claud, Emperor and others will be in
Organòsi. Hindi lang ito focus sa 7 Bosses and Arkhontes. Papasok din ang head ng
Ultors, the Butlers, the Cleaning Crew members and trackers, and some deadly
members (Hindi pa sila lumalabas lahat) baka kay Knight, may mga lalabas doong bago
and a lot more so... kung hihintayin niyong maisulat ko ang mga to, mahaba-haba pa
ang pagsasamahan natin 😍
Happy Reading 😘
CHAPTER 63
BUMAGSAK ang luha sa mga mata ni Happy ng maalala ang pinagtapat sa kaniya kagabi
ni Blaze at Blake na siyang dahilan kung bakit nakasakay sila ngayon sa pribado
nilang eroplano patungong Pilipinas.
They told her they lied to her — they lied to her about Midnight. He's not
missing... he's actually gone.
He's dead.
He died being punished for doing what he believe was right.
Nuong una hindi siya kaagad naniwala, pero nang ipaliwanag sa kaniya ng kambal ang
alam ng mga ito, pakiramdam niya dumagan sa dibdib niya sa sobrang sakit no'n.
And she's angry. Gaano ba kahirap sabihin sa kaniya ang totoo? Bakit pinaniwala
siya nang mga ito na nawawala lang si Midnight samantalang alam naman nitong wala
na pala ito?
Everyone knew except her. And it made her so angry at herself for not knowing the
truth! She could have dig deeper instead of sending men to look for Midnight.
Blake and Blaze waited a long time to tell her. Sana hindi sila nagsayang nang oras
sa paghahanap kay Midnight, sana nailipat na nila si Midnight ng libingan ng mas
maaga. Hindi na ganito na hinayaan siya ng dalawa na hanapin si Midnight ng
maraming buwan bago nagsabi sa kaniya ng totoo.
She went looking for Midnight with everything she got when she was just 10 weeks
pregnant and now, she's already nearing five months! Ang daming oras na sinayang
nila.
Namalisbis ang luha sa mga mata niya ng maalala na naman niya ang mga ikinuwento ng
asawa niya sa kaniya tungkol kay Midnight. Kung saan ito nakalibing.
Paano ko pa mako-kompleto ang pamilya ko kung wala ka? I thought you're just
missing— sabi mo you'll be in a good place? Sabi mo magiging masaya ka do'n...
bakit hindi mo sinabi sakin na hindi ka lang basta mawawala... kuya naman e...
Kumuyom ang kamao niya habang nakapikit ang mga matang lumuluha. Walang ingay ang
pag-iyak niya. Ayaw niyang ma-isturbo ang mga kasama niya.
Pagkalipas ng ilang minuto, kahit naramdaman niyang may tumabi sa kaniya ng upo,
hindi siya kimibo at patuloy lang sa pag-iyak.
"Baby..." it was Blaze.
She remained silent as tears fall from her eyes.
Blaze dried her tears, "i'm sorry... balak ko naman sabihin sayo ng maaga pero nag-
aalala ako. Pasensiya na... please, huwag ka nang magalit sakin. I'm so sorry. I'm
sorry."
Hinawakan ng asawa ang kamay niya at hinalik-halikan ang likod niyon pero hindi pa
rin siya umimik. Nakapikit lang ang mata niya habang tahimik na umiiyak.
"Baby, please, talk to me." Pakiusap ng asawa niya, "Kausapin mo naman ako."
Happy opened her teary eyes to looked at Blaze, "just let me be in this whole ride,
promise, kapag maayos na ang pakiramdam ko, kakausapin na kita."
Umiling si Blaze. "No... you had a spotting last night because of this— because of
me. Alam kong kasalanan ko, pero hindi kita puwedeng hayaan na ganito. Kaya hindi
ko masabi-sabi sayo ang nangyari kay Midnight lalo na nang malaman kong buntis ka
dahil natatakot ako kung paano mo siya tatanggapin. What happened to him was very
cruel. You had been bleeding these past few months and it's alarming. But I see how
much he means to you, so I told you what happened to him and risk it all— even you
and our baby's health. And knowing Midnight, he wouldn't want you to be like this.
Midnight would want you happy even if he's not with you anymore."
Hindi niya napigilan ang mapahikbi. "Hindi ko matanggap na patay na siya tapos
hindi man lang maayos ang pagkakalibing sa kaniya. Galit ako sa sarili ko kasi mas
nag focus ako sa Triad keysa sa kaniya. If only I had dig deeper and give him my
time, dapat nailipat na natin siya sa maayos na libingan. It broke my heart when
you told me that he didn't even have a name on his grave. That's cruel. My brother
doesn't deserve that, Blaze. He doesn't!"
"I know... I know..." masuyo siyang niyakap ng asawa, "and i'm so sorry. It's my
fault. Don't blame yourself."
Napahawak siya sa mga braso ni Blaze na nakayakap sa kaniya at umiyak nang umiyak.
Parang sinasakal ang puso niya sa isiping wala man lang pangalan sa libingan ni
Midnight.
He was a good man! He doesn't deserve to be treated like that! He deserve to be

respected and loved!
She will severely punish the fourth Arkhon for doing this to Midnight. He will pay!
"Shh..." Blaze kissed her temple before drying her cheeks and kissing her forehead,
"tama na, tahan na. Hinayaan na kitang ganito kagabi kasi alam kong nasasaktan ka
at naiintindihan ko 'yon pero nag-aalala ako sayo at kay baby, baka mapaano kayong
dalawa. Hindi ba pinang-iingat ka ng OB mo?"
Tumango siya saka masuyong hinaplos ang tiyan, "sorry, baby, hindi lang napigilan
ni Mommy. I was heart-broken... i'm sorry... did mommy hurt you, baby?"
Hinalikan ni Blaze ang tiyan niya saka hinalikan siya sa nuo. "Pasensiya ka na sa
asawa mo, dahil nagsinungaling ako sayo. Kasalanan ko. Please forgive me?"
"I'm mad and disappointed, but more at myself." Aniya saka pinagsiklop ang kamay
nilang dalawa ng asawa, "naiintindihan ko naman kung bakit hindi ka kaagad nagsabi
sakin. Sobrang nagalit lang ako kagabi kasi ang dami nating sinayang na oras kaya
hindi kita pinansin at kinibo. Pero tama ka, Midnight would never want me to be
like this. He would want me to be happy. Always. Ganun naman siya palagi."
Blaze kissed her shoulder. "Masaya ako..." hinaplos nito ang tiyan niya, "noon,
nang malaman namin ni Blake ang nangyari kay Midnight, naghanap kami ng taong
makakatulong samin para mailipat siya. Sa dami nang nangyari, masaya ako kasi sa
wakas, maililipat na natin siya sa maayos na lugar. I was selfish and a jerk for
not thinking of Midnight— for only thinking of you and our baby's safety— and for
that i'm so sorry. Ayoko lang kasi na may mangyaring hindi maganda sa inyong dalawa
ng anak natin kapag sinabi ko ang totoo. Mababaliw ako. Panigurado 'yon."
Hinaplos niya ang pisngi ng asawa, "bakit kasi hindi mo sinasabi sakin kaagad noon—
nuong hindi pa ako buntis at nalaman mong ako na ang pangalawang Arkhon?"
"A lot was going on back then, baby." Blaze sighed. "The fourth Arkhon, the
bombing, what happened to King, and when we though Kane was against us, and what
happened to your Dad and Lucky and then the Triad, Helena, and a lot more... it
escapes my mind and i'm so sorry for that."
Happy took a deep breath before nodding, "i'm sorry too, for being angry at you
last night."
"At least you didn't shout at me." Pabirong sabi ni Blaze.
Mahina siyang natawa saka napailing, "pero ang totoo, gusto kitang suntukin
kagabi."
"'Yan, tumatawa ka na."
Naiiling na pinakatitigan niya ang asawa. "pasalamat ka lang talaga nasa harapan
tayo ng kakambal mo kagabi, ayokong mapahiya ka kaya hindi kita sinigawan at
sinuntok sa sobrang galit ko sayo."
Blaze face softened as she looked at him, "that is the reason why I fall in love
with you everyday."
She frowned. "What reason?"
"Oo, binu-bully mo ako minsan pero hinding-hindi mo ako pinahiya sa harap ng ibang
tao, lalo na sa harap ng kakambal ko. And it makes me love you even more."
"Syempre, asawa kita." Ngumiti siya na nauwi sa mahinang tawa ng maalala ang ginawa
niya kagabi, "kahit ang totoo, gustong-gusto na kitang suntukin kagabi sa sobrang
galit na nararamdaman ko."
Blaze chuckled before kissing her shoulder again. "thank you... for respecting me
in front of Blake."
Ngumiti siya at nagkibit-balikat. "Ayokong mapahiya ka sa harap ng kakambal mo—

it's just doesn't feel right to me. May kuwarto naman tayo kung saan puwede kong
ilabas lahat ng galit ko sayo. Hindi 'yon kailangang makita ng iba."
Masuyo siyang niyakap ni Blaze, "masaya ako at okay na tayo. Akala ko darating
nalang tayo sa Pinas hindi mo pa rin ako papansinin."
"I was just heart-broken." Her smile saddened. "Still am, actually."
"I know." Blaze whispered.
"Dad! Your turn to role the dice! The snake and ladder is waiting for you!" It was
Kane, shouting from the back. Sumama ito sa kanila.
Kane said he's not just their son but he's also her personal Ultor. Ayaw nitong
magpa-iwan. Blake wanted to come as well, but Lucky needs him by her side
especially now that she's seven months pregnant. Masyado nang maselan ang
pagbubuntis ng kapatid niya. Hindi puwede wala si Blake sa tabi nito.
"I told you not to call me Dad in public!" Blaze shouted back.
Natawa si Happy. Hindi pa rin sanay si Blaze na tinatawag na Dad ni Kane kahit
maraming buwan na ang lumipas.
"But we're in a private plane." Kane pointed out.

"Don't be a smart ass on me Kane!" Blaze hissed, annoyed. "By the law, i'm your
father!"
Happy can't help but to smile at the two adorable men in her life. It's awkward for
some but it's still cute when Kane calls Blaze Dad and Blaze gets angry
immediately. Yong ang hilig asarin ni Blaze si Blake pero ang dali namang maasar ng
asawa niya.
'Dad' lang ni Kane, tumataas kaagad ang presyon ni Blaze.
She has such an adorable family.
Kung sana nandito lang si Midnight, tiyak na magiging masaya ito kasama ang pamilya
niya. Midnight would have adore Kane as well— since they knew each other.
As far as she knows, Kane— even at a young age— trained Midnight to fight.
"Your highness, come on!" Si King 'yon, at halatang iritado. "The snakes are
waiting to bite your dick! Come on!"
Blaze tsked before kissing her on the lips. "Doon muna ako. Pahinga ka lang rito."
Naiiling nalang siya nang pinuntahan ni Blaze ang dalawa para maglaro ng snake and
ladder. Siya naman ay nanatili sa kinauupuan at ipinikit ang mga mata habang
iniisip si Midnight at umusal ng panalangin para sa kapatid niya.
After praying, she can hear the trios voice filling the plane.
"You're not counting right, your highness!" Reklamo ni King, "the snake should have
bit you here! Not here!"
"King isang sigaw pa, isasabit kita sa pakpak nitong eroplano!" Galit na sabi ng
asawa niya. "Calm down!"
"How can I calm down when you're cheating?"
"I am not!" Blaze hissed back. "Stop being in beast mode. Nagmumukha kang si Oggy."
"Oggy is better than Tom and Jerry!"
"No! He's not!"
Napabuntong-hininga nalang si Happy saka hinaplos ang tiyan. She tuned out the loud
voices.
"Hmm... my babies, lalabas ka na, isip bata pa rin ang Daddy niyo." Aniya habang
hinahaplos ang tiyan, "ang sarap minsan i-umpog ng ulo niya sa pader."
Napatigil siya sa pagkausap sa mga anak ng pabagsak na naupo si Kane sa iniwang

upuan ni Blaze.
"They're very noisy." Reklamo ni Kane na nakasimangot. "Hindi ba puwedeng maglaro

kami ng walang ingay? 'Yong hindi magulo?"
Natawa siya. "Hindi ka pa nasanay sa dalwang 'yan."
Kane sighed. "So noisy." Kane tsked before glancing at her stomach. "Malaki na ang
tiyan mo, Mom."
Tumango siya. "Uhm-hmm." Ngumiti siya, "dalawa e."
Namilog ang mga mata ni Kane. "Dalawa?
Tumango siya saka pabulong na nagsalita, "secret lang natin kay Blaze. Huwag mong
sabihin. Ang alam niya isa lang."
Kane frowned. "Hindi ba sumama naman sayo si Dad nuong nagpa-ultrasound ka last
week? Bakit hindi niya alam?"
"Sa labas lang siya." Tumawa siya ng maalala ang hindi maipintang mukha ng asawa
niya. "Hindi ko talaga siya pinapapasok sa loob mula ng malaman ko sa first
ultrasound ko— na hindi ko rin siya pinapasok— na kambal 'yong babies namin. Gusto
ko siyang surpresahin."
Kane has an excited smile on his face. "I can't wait. I bet Dad was irritated and
pouting outside the OB office."
Happy chuckled. "Kilala mo talaga 'yong ama mong baliw."
"Sinong baliw?" It was Blaze. He's back with King behind him.
Nagkatinginan sila ni Kane saka sabay na tumawa.
Masama ang tingin sa kanila ni Blaze, "sino ang baliw? Si King no?"
King just tsked, "that's you, your highness. Anyways," King looked at her, aith
begging eyes, "let's play scrabble. It's boring. Your highness is a cheater in
snake and ladder."
"I didn't chest," kaagad na depensa ni Blaze, "hindi ka lang marunong magbilang."
Pagkatapos ay ngumiti ito sa kaniya, "come on, let's play to pass the time. Para na
rin malibang ka. Kapag nakaupo ka lang diyan, iiyak ka na naman kapag naalala mo si
Midnight."
May tipid na ngiting pumayag at tumango siya. "Sige. Pair kami ni Kane tapos kayo
naman ni Blaze."
Kane smiled while the two immediately complain at each other.
"I don't want to be paired with you!" Reklamo ni Blaze.
"Me too!" King hissed back.
Napailing siya saka hinayaan si Kane na alalayan siya patungo sa sofa na

kinaruruonan ng mga ito kanina.
It's some sort of a living room in the plane. Complete with a centre table. At nasa
gitna nang centre table ang nakahanda nang scrabble at nakatabing snake and ladder.
"Nice..." Nakangiting sabi niya saka magkatabi silang naupo ni Kane sa mahabang
sofa habang si King at Blaze naman ay sa sahig umupo, paharap sa kanila.
Nagpapaawa na naman sa kaniya si Blaze, "baby... ako dapat ang partner mo kasi ako
ang asawa mo."
Kaagad namang nagreklamo si Kane, "anak naman ako, ah. Legally adopted, remember?"
Blaze tsked. "Gaguhan to, eh!"

Tiningnan ng masama ni King si Blaze, "i'm a genius!"
Blaze glared at King, "mag-aral ka ngang magtagalog, hindi na nakakaintindi ka

lang. binu-buwesit mo ako."
Napailing nalang siya saka napangiti ng kaagad makabuo ng salita si Kane sa tiles
nila.
"Aww... my baby is smart." Proud niyang sabi saka niyakap ito mula sa tagiliran.
Kane just smiled and hugged her back. And Happy feels really comfortable. Hindi
lang basta legal na anak niya itong bini-baby niya kundi kapatid din niya.
She has so much move for Kane.
"King, mag-isip ka." Iritado ang boses ni Blaze, "anong magandang idugtong sa
salita ni Kane? Huwag tayong nagpapatalo. Matalino tayong dalawa!"
"Tama!" King even flexed his forearm before placing tiles on the scrabble board.
Gumuhit ang hindi makapaniwalang emosyon sa mukha ni Blaze ng makita ang salitang
ginamit ni King. "Really? King? Sa dami ng tiles na yan na nasa harapan mo, you
choose to use the word 'GO'. While Kane's word is GOUGED."
King shrugged. "It's easier."
"But dumber." Blaze tsked.
Napangiti nalang si Happy saka hinayaang si Kane ang mag-isip ng mga salita. Pero
paminsan-minsan ay tumutulong din siya. Samantalang ang dalawa nilang kalaban panay
ang bangayan.
That's what they did while on the way to the Philippines. Play, eat and rest.
Matagal-tagal na rin na hindi nila nagagawa 'yon. It was like their very own
bonding session. It was very fun.
Nang makarating sa Pilipinas, dumaan muna sila kina Mommy Beth para mangumusta at
kumain saka magpahinga ng kaunti dahil sa jetlag. Malapit nang matapos ang bahay na
pinapatayo ng mga ito.
Kane was very happy to see his fully furnish room. Halos magningning ang mga mata
nito.
"I never had my own room before." Wika ni Kane, "yong akin talaga... yong pinagawa
talaga para sakin." Maingat siya nitong niyakap. "I like it, Mom." Then he went to
give Blaze a quick hug. "Thanks."
Tinapik ni Blaze ang balikat ni Kane, "this is our house, this your room. At kapag
nakapanganak na ang Mom mo, dito na tayo titira kasama sina Blake at Lucky saka si
King. Dito ka na uuwi."
Kane smiled. "Like a home."
Happy smiled. "Yes. Like a home."
"Home." Kane's smile widen even more. "I never had one before. I like it. Thank
you."
"Your highness," it's King, calling them from the staircase, "the car is ready. We
can go now."
"Let's go." Ani Blaze.
Tumango siya at naglakad patungo sa hagdan. Lihim nalang siyang natawa ng dalawa
ang nakaalalay sa kaniya habang pababa siya ng hagdan.
Si Blaze at Kane.
Nang makalabas ng bahay, sa backseat siya pina-upo si Blaze katabi ni Kane

samantalang ito ang Driver at nasa passenger seat si King.
Masama ang mukha ni Kane. "Pero gusto kong umupo do'n." Wika nito sabay turo sa
passenger seat. "That's my spot when Dad is driving."
Nginisihan ito ni King, "not anymore."
Hinawakan ni Kane ang hawakan ng espada nito saka matalim ang matang tiningnan si
King, "that's my spot when Dad is driving. No one is allowed to sit there but me.
I'm his son! That's my father! It's the law! Do you want to see my ID? It's Kane
Quinn Vitale!"
Itinigil ni Blaze ang sasakyan, "magpalit na kayong dalawa. Sige na."
"Yes!" Kane hissed with a smile then made the switch.
Natawa nalang si Happy. Kane is very possessive. When it's his, it's his. Walang
aagaw no'n.
"You two are spoiling him." Sabi ni King sa kaniya ng ito na ang katabi niya sa
backseat.
Happy shrugged. "He deserves that and more."
Ngumiti lang si King saka inabala ang sarili sa mga natatanggap nitong mensahe mula
sa iba't-ibang head ng Organisasyon na para sa kaniya.
Dahil buntis siya, si King ang naging secretary niya. Ito na ang tumatanggap sa
lahat ng mensahe na para sa pangalawang Arkhon at ito na rin umaayos sa lahat ng
mga pagtitipon. Ang kailangan niya lang gawin ay magpakita at magdesisyon. King
will do the rest.
Indeed a very trusted butler— no, a very trusted family member.
It was not a long ride to Midnight's grave. Only hours away. Blaze pulled over in
front of an abandon mansion. May nauna nang sasakyan sa kanila. A black van.
Mukhang nandito na si Knight.
Nang malaman kasi nito ang balak niyang paglipat sa mga lab ini Midnight, kaagad
itong nag-boluntaryong sasama."
"Midnight is here?" Nasasaktan niyang tanong habang nakatingin sa abandondong

mansiyon.
Malungkot na tumango ang asawa. "Buried on the backyard."
Her heart ached. "He doesn't deserve this."

Pinagsiklop ni Blaze ang kamay nilang dalawa saka iginiya siya patungo sa likod ng
abandonadong mansiyon habang nakabantay sa likuran niya si Kane at King.
They can't be too careful. Yan ang bilin sa kanila ni Racini.
Even if it's peaceful, always be on guard.
Nang makarating sa likod ng mansiyon, naroon na si Knight at may isang lalaki na

hindi niya kilala. Definitely a new face.
Nakahanda na ang lahat, kahit ang bodybag na gagamitin para sa katawan ni Midnight.
It's all ready.
Parang may sumakal sa puso niya ng makita ang krus na gawa sa kahoy kung saan
nakasulat ang pangalan ni Midnight. The twins made this. For Midnight. Hindi niya
mapigilan ang manubig ang mga mata. Hindi niya matanggap na nangyari ito kay
Midnight.
Kumukulo na naman ang dugo niya sa ika-apat na Arkhon.
"Velasquez." Ani Blaze saka nagkamay ito at si Knight ng makalapit sila.
"Thank you." Ani Knight saka tumingin sa kaniya, "we'll give him the resting place
he deserves."
Tumango siya. "We will."
Nilingon ni Knight ang lalaking kasama nito. "This is North." Pagpapakilala nito
lalaking kasama, "the head of my personal cleaning crew. He will assist us with the
exhumation of Midnight's body. North, meet the Second Arkhon."
North bowed his head at her, "it's an honour to meet you."
She nod her head. "Likewise." Then she smiled, "let's start?"
Tumango ito at kinuha ang pala saka maingat pero mabilis na naghukay. Habang si
Knight naman ay tinupi ang manggas ng polo saka kinuha ang isa pang pala saka
tumulong din.
Same with Blaze, Kane and King.
They all help until they saw a black cloth underneath.
"Careful! That's my brother." Malakas ang boses na sabi ni Knight saka lumuhod ito
at ang kamay ang ginamit para alisin ang lupa na nakapalibot sa itim na tela.
Pigil ni Happy ang hininga habang naghihintay na makita ang katawan ni Midnight.
Kumakabog ng malakas ang puso niya at may namumuong luha sa gilid ng mga mata niya.
Kapagkuwan ay hinawakan nila North, Knight, Blaze, Kane at King ang bawat dulo at
gilid ng itim na tela saka maingat iyong hinila pataas, paalis sa lupa.
But to everyone's shock... the sheet is empty.
There is no body.
~ Sareh walang update kagabi 😅 hindi ko natapos at sobrang inaantok na ako.

CHAPTER 64
AN OFFICIAL announcement made by the Second Arkhon, Happiness Aravena Quinn Vitale
was release and disseminated to every trackers of the Organòsi, the content was to
look for members who will be a part Venator, a special team who will look for
Midnight Velasquez whatever it takes, whatever it cost.
Susuyurin ng mga ito ang lahat ng parte ng mundo para mahanap si Midnight at para
malaman kung anong nangyari rito.
And as the Months progress, there's still no sightings but Happy never give up on
her brother. Wala sa bokabularyo nang asawa niya ang sumuko sa paghahanap kay
Midnight.
And as Blaze walks back and forth in front of the Operating Room, he's having a
mental breakdown. His wife who wouldn't stop looking for Midnight, bleed this
morning and he rushed her to the Hospital where she has to undergo a c-section.
Her water already broke at seven months!
The baby has to come out. Fuck! At first he thought that it has something to do
with so much stress and fatigue. Looking for Midnight really took a toll on his
wife's health.
But while in the middle of nervousness, fear and panicking in the ER,he heard the
term two transverse lies from his wife's OB while talking to them about doing a c-
section.
That's where he fully grasp what was happening. Two! Twins!
They're having twins!
Kaya hindi siya mapakali. Mababaliw siya sa kakaisip kung maayos lang ba ang mag-
iina niya sa loob. A premature birth is already risky, but twins? He can't stop
worrying if his baby is doing fine!
He's been pacing back and forth and he's panicking as time passed.
"How's Mom?" Humahangos na tanong ni Kane na kadarating lang kasama si King. "Is
she okay?" Mukhang kababalik lang nito galing sa pakikipaglaban sa Triad sa Mexico.
"Your highness..." hinihingal si King dahil sa pagtakbo, "how's young miss? Master
Dominick and Madam Henreitta is already on their way. Master Clev just left London
after I told him the news. Yrozz, Lyf and Deth are all coming back from New York as
we speak."
Tumango lang siya saka tumingin na naman sa pinto ng OR. "Fuck..."
"Bakit daw premature?" Nagtatakang tanong ni Kane na nakatingin din sa pinto ng OR.
"Is mom really okay? Hindi ba tayo puwedeng pumasok?"
Tumayo sa tabi niya si King saka pabulong na nagsalita, "please tell me that young
Miss premature labor has nothing to do with you two having sexual intercourse."
Kung hindi lang siya nag-aalala sa mag-iina niya, baka nasuntok na niya si King.
"Dalawang buwan na akong tigang dahil ayokong stress-sin ang asawa ko kaya tigilan
mo baka mapatay kitang tang'na ka."
King chuckled. "I'm just trying to calm you down, your highness."
"Not working." He tsked before running his fingers through his hair. "Fuck."
"Blaze!" It's Blake, running towards them. He's in the Hospital because Lucky just
gave yesterday. "How's Happy?" May pag-aalala sa boses nito, "I heard what
happened, is she okay? Is this because of staying late for Lucky yesterday?"
"I don't know. It's Preterm." Sagot niya na bakas ang pag-aalala sa buong mukha.
Blake gave him a quick hug and a tap on his shoulder. "She'll be okay. Si Happy pa.
Lalaban 'yon lalo na't maayos na ang lagay ni Lucky."
"Nag-aalala pa rin ako." Aniya saka napasabunot sa sariling buhok at pilit na

inaaliw ang sarili, "how's Lucky by the way?" Pag-iiba niya ng usapan para malibang
siya. "Have you named the baby yet? It's been a day."
Blake's lips formed into a happy smile. "Lucky is doing fine. So is our baby. He's
so cute and adorable. I think he got it from his mother."
Blaze tsked. "Guwapo at cute ako, sakin nagmana 'yan."
Tiningnan siya ng masama ni Blake. "Ang hilig mo talagang mangbasag ng trip. Mukha
mo kaya ang basagin ko?"
Kahit nag-aalala sa asawa, natawa siya sa sinabi ni Blake. "Ang dali mo talagang
mapikon. Binibiro lang naman kita."
King snorted. "Says the one who gets easily irritated."
Pinagkrus niya ang mga braso sa harap ng dibdib. madaling mapikon."
"Dad." Tawag ni Kane sa kaniya.
Tiningnan niya ng masama ang panganay. "We're in public!" He hissed.
"What is it again?" King sounded so sarcastic, "you don't get easily irritated?
Lies, lies, lies, your highness."
Tiningnan niya ng matalim si King, "butler ba talaga kitang tang'na ka? Where's the
King who doesn't talk back to me, huh? Bring him back."
Nagkibit-balikat si King. "He changed."
Nalukot ang mukha niya. "How?"
"His master became his friend." King simply answered him. "Or do you want us to be
not friends."
He glared at King, "do you want me to fire you?"
"Aww... so sweet." Nanunudyong sabad ni Blake, "magseselos na ba si Happy sa inyong

dalawa?"
Mabilis na umigkas ang kamao ni Blaze sa kakambal pero kaagad iyong nasalag ni
Blake at nginisihan siya. "Sino ang hindi pikon?"
Iritadong inagaw niya ang kamao na sinalag ng kakambal saka umupo sa waiting area
para iwasan ang tatlo. At nang makapag-isa, hayon na naman ang pag-aalala niya sa
asawa. Panay ang tingin niya sa pinto ng OR habang kabado.
In the middle of his nervousness and fear, his phone vibrated from his pocket.
Inilabas niya iyon sa bulsa saka nagsalubong ang kilay ng makitang FaceTime call
'yon galing kay Titus.
Nagtatakang sinagot niya ang FaceTime.
Napaigtad siya ng makitang ang lapit ng mukha ni Titus sa camera. "The fuck?"
"Oh! Sorry." Ngumisi si Titus sa camera saka unti-unting umatras.
Doon niya nakita ang mga baliw niyang kaibigan sa Bachelor's Village. Mukhang nasa
Bachelor's Hall ang mga ito at nagtipon lang para makipag-video call.
Kumaway si Tyron, "yow... we heard from Blake that your wife is in the OR and we
know that you're panicking right now and we feel you, bud, so... we're here to calm
you the fuck down." He smiled, "by the way, welcome to UnderStanding club.
At sumigaw ang lahat habang nakangiti ang iba at tumatawa. "May you enjoy your stay
because there's no going back!"
"What is that, a choir?" Nakakunot ang nuong tanong ni Blake ng umupo ito sa tabi
niya.
Umiling siya. "No. I think it's a fucking a capella."
"Then they should be singing." Ani Blake.
"How's the wife?" Tanong ni Phoenix na hindi pinansin ang pinagsasasabi nila ni
Blake.
"Don't ask him." Si Blake ang sumagot. "His legs are shaking."
"You were shaking too when Lucky was in the OR." Buwelta niya sa kakambal, "umiyak
ka pa nga e. Huwag ako ang ginagago mo, Blake. Lalaban ako."
Tumawa lang si Blake at hindi siya pinansin. "So what's happening? What's with the
video call?"
"Moral support." Sagot ni Khairro, "at syempre, ang pa-BBQ namin at pa-Beer. Hindi
puwede pass lang kayong magkambal. Ano 'to, lokohan?"
Napailing siya. Ang mga gago talaga. Hindi nakakalimot sa BBQ at Beer. "Hindi ito
para sa moral support na video call, paniningil 'to mga gago."
"Simpleng tao lang naman kami." Ani Iuhence. "New baby, means BBQ and Beer."
Tumango si Calyx. "Bagong kasal meaning BBQ and Beer ulit."
"Lahat ng achievement na hindi niyo nailihim sa amin, BBQ and Beer 'yon." Dagdag ni
Beckett.
Napailing nalang sila ni Blake.
"Saka na kayo maningil." Wika ni Blake, "kapag nakauwi na kami. Lulunurin ko kayo
sa Beer at tatabunan ng BBQ."
"We need a date." Ani Knight na kumakain ng cake— may dala talagang pinggan ang
sintu-sinto. "So we can set an appointment. Hindi puwedeng kulang tayo niyan. And
please look for some rainbow cake on the way home, I heard there is such cake in
New Jersey."
He looked at Knight flatly. "Gusto mo kaming dumaan sa New Jersey para lang sa Cake
mo?"
Knight grinned. "Yes, please."
"Nope." Sagot niya saka napatingin kay Kane na tinitingnan ang nurse na dumaan sa
harapan nito. Nagsalubong ang kilay niya, "Kane, are you checking her out?"
Kane looked at hin, clueless as ever. "King said to look at her breast. It's big.
Hindi kaya siya nabibigatan?"
Napangiwi siya. And here he thought Kane is improving. "No. She's not and her
breast is normal."
"So it's true, you adopted someone who's just years younger than you." Ani Andrius,
"salute to that."
"He's family." Sagot niya.
"How old is he?" Tanong ni Pierce.
"27." Sagot niya.
"And a virgin." Dagdag ni Phoenix saka napailing, "and the people around him can't
seem to taint his innocence. Many tried. He won't budge. Gusto niyang manatiling
inosente."
"Really?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ng mga kaibigan niya.
Tumango siya. "That's my son."
Napailing si Shun. "I can't believe there's still a man like that... oh well...
what's your baby's gender?"
Umiling siya. "Hindi sinabi sakin ng asawa ko. Surprise raw."
"Baka namam triplets 'yan." Natatawang sabi ni Ream.
"Gago. Ako lang ang sharp shooter satin." Kaagad na pagmamalaki ni Calyx. "Ako
lang! Ako!"
"Oh, e di magpa-BBQ at Beer ka na." Sabad ni Train, "achievement yan— pero magbayad
ka muna ng utang. Mahiya naman kayong mga nangungutang!" Tumingin ito kay Iuhence,
"ang kakapal ng mukha. Lilipas na naman ang isang taon!"
Natawa nalang siya ng nagbingi-bingihan si Iuhence na nakipag-usap pa kay Tyron.
"Sige na, bye na," ani Evren, "magti-timpla pa ako mg gatas ng anak ko. May girl
bonding mamaya ang mga amazona."
"Oo nga pala. Kakatayin ako ni Etheyl! Shit! Yong gatas ng triplets!"
Nagkaniya-kaniyang alis ang mga baliw niyang kaibigan dahil hands on ang mga ito sa
pagbabantay ng mga anak nito, hanggang sa ang natira nalang ay si Titus at Phoenix.
"How's the house?" Tanong niya kay Phoenix na ang tinutukoy ay 'yong mansiyon nila
sa Pilipinas.
Nag-thumbs up sa kaniya si Phoenix. "Approved. Walang makakapasok sa mansiyon niyo

ng puwersahan." Phoenix shook his head in disbelief, "Niccolo Racini is one hell of
a security geek. That was an amazing system. Like fuck. I was amazed."
"So the walls are really bulletproof?" Hindi makapaniwala niyang tanong.
Tumango si Phoenix. "Walls, doors and glass windows. All bulletproof. The gate is
nearly indestructible— what I mean by nearly is that only a nuclear can destroy it.
Courtesy of Racini. Even the roof has sprinklers— wait, speaking of sprinkles, me
and Racini made a sprinkles system that will release a fire extinguisher-like
formula instead of water once there's fire and trust me, it's powerful."
Napasipol siya. "Damn... that's not a house, it's fortress."
"Raccini and I design it like a fortress but it's pretty cozy and comfy inside.
Hindi mo iisiping may canyon sa bubong ng bahay na 'yon."
"Thanks for the upgrade." Ani Blaze.
Magpapasalamat din sana siya ng bumukas ang pinto ng OR at lumabas ang OB ng asawa
niya.
"Gotta go." Aniya saka mabilis na pinatay ang tawag at tumayo saka nilapitan ang
Doktora. "How's my wife? My babies? Are they okay?"
Nakangiting tumango ang Doktora, "yes. Your wife is okay. Though it's preterm,
they're all safe."
Pumikit siya at nagpasalamat sa diyos dahil nakahinga na siya ng maluwang. My

babies are safe.
"They're out of any harm? Right?" Paninigurado niya.
Tumango ang Doktora. "The twins are being transferred to the NICU as we speak."
His knees wobbles hearing the word 'twins', good thing Blake was quick to grip his
forearm to steady him. "Huwag kang mahihimatay. Sasaksakin kita. Huwag kang gumawa
ng eksenang tang'na ka." Pabulong na sabi ni Blake sa kaniya na halos hindi bumuka
ang bibig habang nagsasalita saka ngumiti sa Doktora, "We're very thankful that
they're okay. What's the gender?"
"It's a girl and a boy."
His lips gaped open. He was filled with so much happiness and emotion, his brain
actually froze and it stopped working that's why Blake did all the asking while
still gripping his forearm to keep him steady.
"Who's the eldest?" Blake asked.
"Are the babies cute?" Tanong naman ni Kane.
"I'm sure they're as cute as me." Ani King. "Since I think I will be the nanny of
the two."
The Doctor smiled. "The eldest is the boy. And yes, they're the cutest. Anyways,"
she clasped her hands, "you can visit the babies later, while Mrs. Vitale will be
delivered in her room shortly. You can wait for her there."
"We would really appreciate it if Happy can share a room with my wife. They're very
close sisters and they both undergo c-section. It would make them recover faster if
they're together." Nakangiting sabi ng kakambal niya saka sinabi kung nasaang room
si Lucky.
"I'm sure we can arrange something for them to make them comfortable."
"Thank you, Doc." It was King.
Nang mawala ang Doktora sa harapan niya, doon lang siya binitiwan ni Blake at
napahawak siya sa braso ni Kane para hindi siya matumba.
"Fuck..." Hindi niya kayang ipaliwanag ang sayang nararamdaman niya sa mga
sandaling 'yon. "it's twins... It's really twins... fuck! We have twins!" Parang
doon lang ang sink in sa utak niya ang lahat na nagawa niyang mapatalon sa sobrang
saya at sumuntok pa sa ere. "Twins! It's twins!" Malapad ang ngiting humarap siya
kay Kane na tipid na nakangiti. "It's twins! Fuck!" Then he faced Blake. "Yes!
Twins!"
Blake laughed at his reaction. "Ngayon alam mo na ang naramdaman ko nang manganak
si Lucky. Pinagtawanan mo pa ako, ngayon, ako naman ang tatawa sayo." Napailing ang
kakambal niya. "Hindi naman halatang masaya ka. Para kang baliw na tumatawa at
umiiyak ng sabay."
Natigilan siya at napahawak sa pisngi niyang basa. Hindi niya napansing umiiyak
pala siya sa sobrang saya. "Fuck..." tinuyo niya ang basang pisngi, "i'm just
fucking happy. Masaya akong ligtas ang mag-iina ko— hindi lang 'yon, kambal pa. I
mean, nalaman kong kambal kanina pero iba pala sa pakiramdam kapag lumabas na at
kambal nga tapos maayos ang lagay nila." Fuck! I think my chest will explode. Fuck!
Blake smiled softly, "amazing feeling isn't it?"
Tumango siya habang nakangiti pero nanunubig naman ang mga mata. "Very... very
amazing. Happy... she's so amazing."
"Hindi niya pala talaga sinabi sayo na kambal?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni
Blake sa kaniya. "Kanina mo lang nalaman sa ER?"
Tumango siya. "She didn't. Palagi akong nasa labas kapag Ultrasound niya. Kaya
naman pala ganun kasi may nililihim siya. I thought it was hormones."
"It's a secret." Wika ni Kane, "ayaw ni Mommy na sabihin sayo."
Namimilog ang matang napabaling siya kay Kane, "you knew all along?!"
Kane nodded. "Mom said it's a secret so I kept it."
Napahawak siya sa dibdib at umaktong nasasaktan. "You betrayed your father. How
dare you."
Kane smiled. "I'm pro-Mom. Sorry, Dad."
Blaze tsked. "I'm not even shock, but i'm still hurt."
"Do you want an apple pie as peace offering?"
Natigilan siya saka napatitig sa panganay niya. "Apple pie? Gagawan mo talaga ako?"
In cooking, Kane has improve. He now knows how to make an apple pie and it's really
good.
Kane smiled. "Basta hindi ka na magagalit sakin kasi nagsinungaling ako sayo.
Though I didn't really mean to lie, but i'll make it to you with apple pie." Kane
grinned, "it rhymes."
Blaze sighed. "Mga gago talaga, porke't pagkain ang kahinaan ko, ginaganito niyo
ako? Ipapaalala ko lang, Kane, sa batas, ama mo ako."
"Kaya nga kita gagawan ng apple pie." Ani Kane na natututo nang sumagot.
Hindi niya alam kung maganda ba 'yon o hindi. Hindi rin naman na kasi si Kane
bumabata at palagi itong sumasama kay King. Hindi puwedeng puro lang ito sang-ayon.
He has to decide for himself. 'Yan ang palagi nilang sinasabi ni Happy kay Kane.
"Siya lang ang ginaganiyan ka." Wika ng kakambal niya sabay gulo sa buhok niya na
kanina pa magulo.
Tinabig niya ang kamay nitong gumugulo sa buhok niya. "Huwag mo akong gaguhin,
Blakey, ginaganyan mo rin ako. Baka akala mo hindi ko napapansin. Nang nainis ako
sayo dahil nilipat mo ng channel habang nanunuod ako ng Tom and Jerry, pinagluto mo
ako ng pasta."
Natawa si Blakey, "e marupok ka e."
Tumango si Kane. "Marupok ka sa dalawang bagay. Kay Mom at sa pagkain."
King nodded in agreement. "Yep. You're a glutton and an stuff toy. Soft."
Umigkas ang kamao niya kay King pero mabilis itong nakailag habang tatawa-tawa ang
loko.
"Doon na tayo sa kuwarto ni Lucky." Aya ni Blake sa kaniya.
Umiling siya. "Hihintayin ko ang asawa ko makalabas. Mauna na kayo."
"Sige." Tumingin ito kay King, "come on, help me to make sure everything is in
place."
Tumango si King at sumama naman kay Blake. Samantalang naiwan naman sila ni Kane sa
labas ng OR at hinintay na ilabas si Happy.
Moments later, his wife was finally wheeled out from the OR, nurses surrounding her
while being delivered to Lucky's huge private room. Nasa likod naman sila ni Kane
at humahabol saka sumusunod sa asawa.
When his wife was transferred to her bed, He immediately went to her side while
attentively listening to the Doctor's instructions.
Panay tango lang siya habang nakikinig at nang makaalis ang Doctor at mga Nurses,
bumaba ang tingin niya sa asawang wala pa ring malay hanggang sa mga sandaling
'yon.
Blaze's face softened as he caress his wife's face. "Thank you. For making me happy
— for completing me." Hinalikan niya sa nuo ang asawa na walang malay kapagkuwan ay
maingat na pinagsiklop niya ang kamay nilang dalawa.
While Kane holds Happy's other hand while smiling.

"She's okay." Ani Kane sa kaniya, "mom is okay."
"Of course." King smiled. "It's young miss. She always fight for her family."
Sabay silang tumango ni Kane at nanatili sila sa tabi ng asawa kahit wala pa rin
itong malay. Nakaupo lang siya sa tabi nito habang nakikinig kay Lucky at Blake na
nag-uusap.
"I already have a name." Pinakatitigan ng masuyo ni Lucky ang anak nito na nakahiga
sa tabi nito at ngumiti, "Verdict." Anito, "but instead of 'i' we'll use 'e' to put
a twist on it. Verdect because he is my verdict. My judgement in everything that
has happened to me. And I get through all that— my sickness, every pain I felt— he
was my verdict."
"Verdect." Blake whispered as he softly caress his son's face. "Yeah... I like it.
Verdect." Then Blake glanced at him, "kayo? May pangalan na ba?"
Bago pa siya makasagot, pumasok si Daddy Dom at Mommy Henreitta.
"How's my Princesses?" Kaagad na tanong ni Daddy Dominick na lumapit muna kay Lucky
para halikan ito sa nuo at kumustahin ang lagay bago nilapitan si Happy at
hinalikan ito sa nuo.
Kadarating lang na dalawa mula sa paglilibot ng mga ito sa iba't-ibang bansa.
"How is she?" Daddy Dom asked him.
"She's fine. Just sleeping." Aniya para mapanatag ang loob nito.
Nakahinga naman ito nang maluwang, "thank God." Then he smiled, "So it's a twin,
huh? King told Klaus and Klaus told me." Deretso nitong paliwanag kung bakit nito
alam na kambal ng makita ang nagtatanong niyang tingin.
Blaze smiled. "Yeah. It's a twin. The boy is the eldest."
"The first born." Daddy Dom whispered before looking at Lucky and Blake's son, "and
his Hippeis."
Akala niya aangal ang kakambal niya sa narinig pero ngumiti pa ito, "I like that
thought, that my son is the Hippeis protecting Blaze's son, because it feels like
my son is me and i'm protecting Blaze— just in another way though and different
situation."
Blake. His always protective brother. He would never change.
"Nasaan ang mga apo ko?" Tanong sa kaniya nang ama ni Happy.
"Nasa NICU." Sagot niya saka bumuntong hining, "they're premature and has to be
incubated."
Tumango-tango ang ama ni Happy saka tinapik ang balikat niya, "thank you for taking
care of her."
"My pleasure." Sagot niya habang titig na titig sa asawa niya, "It will always be
my pleasure to take care of this amazing woman in front of me."
"Still smooth as fuck." Natatawang sabi ni Daddy Dom, "anyways, it's all good.
Natapos na ni Ruthgar lahat. You and Blake can now go back to the Philippines as an
alive person." Tinapik nito ang balikat niya saka lumipat kina Lucky para kargahin
si Verdect.
Daddy Dom and Mommy Henreitta had been travelling the world together as part of
their bonding before the wedding. While his parents are already on the way from
Tuscany with Bailey. Hindi ang mga ito nagpakasal muna dahil hinihintay na
makapanganak si Happy at Lucky at maging maayos ang lagay ni Lucky. Daddy Dom wants
his two Princesses present in his wedding, same as his parents.
"Why are you so cute?" Nanggigigil na tanong ni Daddy Dom kay Verdect, "anong
pangalan nitong apo ko?"
"Verdect." Sagot ni Lucky.
"Verdect." Ulit ni Daddy Dom saka ngumiti, "I like it." Kapagkuwan bumaling ito sa
kaniya. "Kayo, may pangalan na kayo?"
Bago siya makasagot, pumasok sa kuwarto ang Team Happiness. Fresh from battle with
cuts and bruises.
"How's Lady Happy?" Tanong ni Deth na humigingal pa.
"Is she okay?" Tanong ni Lyf na puno ng pag-aalala.
"She's gonna be fine, right?" Yrozz asked in fear.
Nakakunot ang nuong tumango siya. "She's just sleeping."
"Oh." Sabay na sabi ng tatlo saka sabay ding tiningnan ng masama si King.
"You said it's life and death!" Yrozz hissed.
King shrugged. "It is. Giving birth is always a life and death."
Lyf gritted his teeth. "My Dad is on the plane as we speak because I told him it's
serious."
King shrugged again. "Then we'll be complete. I called Uncle Ruthgar to come here
and Master Von Per and Lady Beth is on their way also. Reunion."
Napailing nalang siya. Siguro dahil naging kanang-kamay ni Happy si King at nahasa
ang isip nito kung anong magandang gawin sa mga sitwasyon, magaling na itong
magmanipula nang mga tao para ilagay sa iisang lugar.
"Ang ingay na naman nila." Reklamo ni Kane. "Nasanay na akong walang maingay."
Natawa siya, "hayaan mo na, ang importante nandito sila."
Kane nodded. "Okay."
Blaze leaned in to kissed Happy's forehead and he just stayed by her side until she
woke up, still weak from the operation.
"Hey, baby..." he whispered.
Kumurap-kurap ito sa kaniya saka ipinalibot ang tingin sa kabuonan ng silid. Unti-
unting gumuhit ang ngiti sa mga labi nito ng makita si Lucky at ang ibang naroon.
Then her eyes settled on Kane, "hey."

Kane smiled. "Hey, Mom."
When she return her eyes on him, her smile widens. "Surprise." Bulong nito, "we
have twins."
Blaze chuckled. "I know. You shock me in the ER alright."
Nanatili ang ngiti sa mga labi nito, "hindi mo pa dapat do'n malaman e. Surprise
dapat."
Nailing na natawa nalang siya saka hinalikan ang asawa sa mga labi.
"My knees wobbled. Sapat na ba 'yon para sa reaksiyon sa surpresa mo?"
Umiling ito. "Gusto kong mahimatay ka sa sobrang gulat."
Natawa siya. "Atapang-atao ako, baby. Manginginig lang ang tuhod ko pero hindi ako
mahihimatay."
Happy pouted. "Epic fail and surprise ko."
"Ayos lang, mahal naman kita."
Mahina itong natawa saka napabaling sa amang hinalikan ito sa nuo.
"How's my Princess doing?" Daddy Dom asked tenderly, "feeling okay?"
Tumango si Happy, "a little bit uncomfortable but i'll manage."
"That's my Princess." Daddy Dom said proudly.
"Congratulations." Ani Mommy Henreitta na kanina lang ay kausap si Lucky tungkol sa

pagbi-breastfeed. "I know you two will be good parents." Hinaplos nito ang buhok ni
Kane na tahimik lang na nakaupo sa kabilang gilid ng kama ni Happy, "you already
prove it with this one."
"Thank you." Aniya.
"Nasaan ang mga baby natin?" Tanong ni Happy.
"Nasa NICU." Sagot niya, "we can visit them later, if you're already allowed to
move, okay?"
Nakangiting tumango si Happy. "Excited na akong makita sila."
"Us too." Sabad ni Lyf, "since the boy is the eldest, the girl will be heavily
guarded."
Tumango siya, "yes. She will be and if someone even dares to hurt her..."
"... we'll kill them." Sabay-sabay na sagot ng Team Happiness lalo na si Kane.
Napailing nalang si Happy sa kanila.
Pumasok naman si King sa loob ng kuwarto at humarap sa mga naroon. "The Nurses
asked us to leave the two patients with only a couple to care for them. And because
we're good citizens, we're leaving."
Lyf tsked. "Fuck."
Deth tsked. "We'll be outside."
Yrozz sighed. "Uuwi nalang ako sa bahay." Sa mansiyon nila Happy ang tinutukoy
nitong bahay. "See you around."
Isa-isang naglabasan ang naroon, at ilan lang silang naiwan.
Siya, si Kane, si Blake at si Daddy Dom and Mommy Henreitta. Paminsan-minsan ay

pumapasok si King para itanong kung may kailangan sila.
Blaze stayed by his wife's side while Happy talks to Lucky, to her parents and to
the other people who visited her.
And when the Doctor finally allowed Happy to move, they went to the NICU. Nakaupo
ito sa wheelchair at tinutulak niya iyon kasama si Kane. King has to stay because
Blake wants him to run some errands.
When they arrived outside the glass wall where their babies are inside, Happy
stands up from the wheelchair when their babies were move to the front so they can
see them, even when they're inside an incubator.
Those tiny hands and feet. My babies. Blaze felt a tear fell from his eyes. Hindi
niya maipaliwanag ang nararamdaman sa mga sandaling 'yon. All he could do was held
Happy's hand and looked at their babies.
Blaze felt so blessed and complete and just so so happy. He can't explain this
feeling of contentment and happiness all together inside him.
So this is what it feels like to see his children for the first time after birth.
"Look, Kane," ani Happy na nakangiti, "mga kapatid mo. You will be a good big
brother to the for sure."
Kane has a soft smile on his lips, "they're so tiny. I think if I hold them, i'll
break them."
Happy smiled. "Vraxx. His name is Vraxx." His wife whispered while looking at their
twins, "From Dad's middle name."
Blaze smiled and carefully hugged his wife from behind. "And our baby girl? What's
her name?"
"Fiery," Happy answered, "because her father is Blazin' hot."
Natawa siya saka hinalikan sa balikat ang asawa niya,"how about Fiery Essence and
Vraxx Ethos? I'd been thinking about names too."
Nakangiting lumapat ang kamay ni Happy sa salamin habang titig na titig sa kambal
nilang anak.
"Welcome to our dangerous and crazy world, Vraxx Ethos Quinn and Fiery Essence
Vitale."
Ngumisi si Blaze saka inakbayan si Kane. "May you live good lives. Daddy and Kuya
Kane will love you to the moon and back, and back again."
Happy smiled softly. "And Mommy loves you two. Mommy will do anything to keep you
two safe."
Me too. Blaze promised.
He will kill and die for his children. And he knew that Kane will also kill and die
for his siblings, so are the other who are close to them. Because they're family
and family always looks out for one another.
Family. One word. Three syllables. Six letters. And what he learn from his
experience is that family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who
would do anything for one another, to keep each other safe, happy and unharmed.
They're the people who will love and care for you no matter what.
And someday, he wishes for his children to find the same kind of family he found.
Not related by blood, but they're all connected by heart.
#TheEnd —————— of this Chapter 🤣 See yah at the Epilogue.
Oh, sheyt! On the way to Tacloban na pala ako bukas. Sana makapagsulat sa bus
ulit 💪🏻 Davao, i'll see you on Sunday (March 23) Morning po ang schedule ko sa
Team Wattpader Davao Retro.
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are amazing. You really inspired me and motivate me to write more. I dedicate this
story to all of you. Thank you so much for the support. You're all amazing and i
love you, CCBells and Inoxentes 😍❤️
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EPILOGUE
"WHY are we heading outside?" Nagtatakang tanong ni Kane habang naglalakad sila
palabas ng bahay. Palingon-lingon pa ito sa madilim na kapaligiran. "Dad, where are
you taking me?"
Kane has been calling him Dad now for a year now— yes, even in public but he
doesn't get irritated anymore. Sanay na siyang naririnig 'yon. Mas maiirita pa siya
siguro kung hindi siya tatawaging ganun ni Kane na siyang tinuturing nilang
panganay ni Happy.
Yes by blood, Vraxx is their first born and second is Fiery but by heart— in their
family, Kane is their eldest.
"Mom," binalingan ni Kane si Happy na nasa tabi nito, "what's happening? Bakit tayo
nasa labas? Gabi na, ah."
Ngumiti lang si Happy saka giniya si Kane patungo sa malawak pero madilim na solar.
Confusion is still in Kane's face as he looked around, maybe trying to understand
the situation.
"Okay, i'm still confused." Pag-amin ni Kane ng tumigil sila sa paglalakad, "anong
mayroon dito sa labas? May mga kalaban ba?"
Tumawa si Happy saka tumingin sa kaniya at nagtanong, "ipakita na natin sa kaniya?"
Tumango siya. "Well, we bought it for him."
Kinunotan sila ng nuo ni Kane, "anong binili niyo para sakin?"
Bilang sagot, may tinawagan siya sa cellphone. "King?"
"Your highness?" Anang nasa kabilang linya.
"Light it up." Utos niya.
"On it." Ani King saka pinatay ang tawag.
Pagkalipas ng ilang segundo, napuno nang liwanag ang kanina'y madilim na solar na
nasa harapan ng bahay at nakita nila ang binili nila para kay Kane na siyang
dahilan kung bakit sila nasa labas ngayon.
Slowly, Kane's lips parted as he looked at the car in front of him. "Is— is that a
Koenigsegg Agera?"
Tumango siya. "Nasira na ang sasakyan mo at nanghihiram ka kay King kaya binilhan
ka na namin."
"Sa'yo na 'to." Ani Happy sabat abot ng susi ng sasakyan kay Kane, "sana nagustuhan
mo."
Slowly, Kane grinned. "Hell, yeah. I like it! So much. Thank you!" Niyakap nito si
Happy saka siya bago tumakbo palapit sa bago nitong kotse.
Yumakap sa beywang niya ang asawa mula sa tagiliran. "Look at him, Blaze, he looks
happy."
Inakbayan niya ang asawa saka hinalikan ito sa nuo, "he deserves all the happiness
his heart can hold."
Happy nodded, "Very true. He deserves every happiness he's feeling right now."
Niyakap niya ang asawa habang pinagmamasdan si Kane na siyang-siya sa bago nitong
sasakyan.
Sumakay ito, binuhay ang makina ng sasakyan, tapos lumabas at halos haplusin ang
bawat sulok ng sasakyan na nakangiti.
Then he looked at them. "I like it! Thank you! It's amazing!"
Happy smiled, "he has no idea why we bought a car for him, does he?"
Umiling siya, "kahit siguro siya, nakalimutan na rin niya ang araw na 'to."
Happy sighed, "siguro dahil din sa mga naranasan niya. He's always in the
battlefield to celebrate this day."
Blaze nodded before letting go of his wife and calling King. "Handa na kayo?"
"Just a little bit." Ani King sa nagmamadaling boses, "no, Lyf, don't put it there!
Yes! Okay— your highness, we're ready."
"Okay." Pinatay niya ang tawag saka kinuha ang atensiyon ni Kane, "Come on, buddy.
Pasok na tayo sa loob."
Kane was still grinning from ear to ear as he walk towards them. "Paano niyo
nalaman na 'yon ang gusto kong sasakyan?"
"I saw the poster in your room." Sagot niya.
"We want the best for you." Ani Happy.
"But it's very expensive— one of the most expensive cars in the world!" Kane
exclaimed. "Thank you so so much, Mom, Dad. I love the car."
"You're welcome, buddy." Inakbayan niya si Kane at iniyakap niya ang isang braso sa
beywang ng asawa saka iginiya ang mga ito pabalik sa kabahayan. "Open the door,"
udyok niya kay Kane, "come on, pasok na tayo."
Sumunod naman sa kaniya si Kane.
Pagkatulak na pagkatulak ni Kane sa pinto pabukas, nagsiputukan ang party popper at

umulan ng confetti sa buong salas saka sabay-sabay na sumigaw ang mga nasa loob.
And Kane froze as everybody greet him.
"Happy Birthday, Kane!"
"Happy Birthday, your highness!" Nakangising sabi naman ni King.
"Happy Birthday, bunso." Sabi ng ama niya at ama ni Happy.
"Happy birthday, buddy." Aniya sabay tapik sa balikat ni Kane.
"Happy Birthday, Kaney." Ani Happy saka masuyong niyakap ang panganay nila, "we
wish you the best and all the happiness that your heart can hold. We love you."
Ilang segundo ang lumipas bago napalitan ang reaksiyon ng mukha ni Kane. A lone
tear fell from his eyes as he looked at every person present.
Hindi makapaniwalang nakatitig lang si Kane sa kanila. "How did you know that it's
my birthday?" Pabulong nitong tanong, "I don't even remember that it's today until
you greet me a happy birthday," Kane's eyes watered. "I ahm... I haven't celebrated
my birthday before so... I don't know what to say— I ahm... I can't stop crying."
Ginulo niya ang buhok ng panganay, "you can say whatever you want, buddy. Saka
nandito na kami ngayon para samahan ka sa espesyal na araw na 'to. Bawat taon,
pangako, isi-celebrate natin ang birthday mo."
"I hope you like our birthday gift to you." Wika ni Happy kay Kane saka niyakap na
naman ito, "Happy Birthday, Kaney. Sana masaya ka sa piling namin nitong nakaraang
taon at sa mga taon pang daraan. Pangako, hindi ka namin pababayaan at mamahalin ka
naman ng sobra-sobra."
Another tear fell from Kane's eyes before he enveloped Happy into a tight embrace.
"Thank you... this means a lot to me... thank you, Mom. As always, you made me
happy again. Thank you! Ang suwerte ko at nakilala kita— kayo."
Tinapik niya ang balikat ni Kane ulit habang yakap nito ang asawa niya. At nang
pakawalan ni Kane sa pagkakayakap si Happy saka sa kaniya naman ito mahigpit na
yumakap.
"Thank you, Dad." Anito, "salamat kasi kahit ganito ako, panganay pa rin ang turing
mo sakin. That you didn't adopt me just for legal purposes. You made me experience
how it feels like to have a father. Thank you, for accepting me to your family.
Thank you. So much."
Tinapik niya ang likod ng panganay. "It's my pleasure to be your father, Kane.
Happy Birthday, buddy. I wish you the best. Always. You know that."
Tumatangong pinakawalan siya ng yakap ni Kane saka tinuyo nito ang namamasang mga
mata habang isa-isang tinitingnan na naroon. "Y-You're all here." Tumingin ito kay
Daddy Dom at Daddy Von. "P-paanong... paanong nandito kayo? Diba busy kayo lahat? I
mean— 'yon ang sabi niyo nuong tumawag ako tapos wala naman pa yan kanina." Tinuro
nito ang styro letters na bumuo sa salitang 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KANE' na nakadikit sa
semento, mga balloons na nakasabit sa kissme at iba pang birthday designs na
naroon.
"King did all this," ani Yrozz.
"We just helped." Ani Lyf na nakangiti.
"King enslave us for five minutes." Wika ni Uncle Vent na napapailing pa, "who said
only cars can be fast and furious. We can as well."
Ngumiti si Daddy Dom kay Kane, "hindi ko palalampasin ang birthday ng bunso ko."
Anito saka lumapit kay Kane at may iniabot ito kay Kane. "Regalo ko." Anitong
nakangisi.
"Same." Anang ama na nag-abot din ng kaparehong regalo kay Daddy Dom kay Kane.
"Happy Birthday, kiddo."
"Dad! Why are you giving my baby condoms?!" Happy hissed at the two.
But of course, Kane is Kane, he accepted the gift. "This is the third unopened
condom box you have given me."
Daddy Dom tsked. "Itapon mo na lahat, maliban diyan, expired na ang mga 'yon, baka
makabuntis ka pa."
Daddy Von nodded in agreement, "yep. Get rid of the old once and always put on a
rubber before sex."
"Kane, you're now twenty-eight but still a virgin!" Lyf tsked. "I told you to come
with me with my escapades so you can learn from me."
Tiningnan ng masama ni Happy si Lyf, "my baby will be tainted someday but I will
not let him learn from you. Ayokong maging fuck-boy ang anak ko tulad mo! Babarilin
kita, Lyf. Tatamaan ka talaga sakin!"
Natatawang niyakap niya ang asawa mula sa likuran at hinalikan ito sa leeg, "Hayaan
mo na, matanda na si Kane."
Umiling ito habang magkasalubong ang kilay, "e alam mo namang mga BI yang mga
gustong turuan si Kane. Paano kung dumami ang panganay niyan like Dad?"
Napahawak kaagad sa puso nito si Daddy Dom, "ako na naman ang nakita," humihingi ng
saklolo itong bumaling kay Lucky na yakap ni Blake mula sa likuran, "Lucky, my
Princess, ipagtanggol mo ako sa kapatid mo."
Umiling si Lucky, "marami ka naman talagang panganay, Daddy. Don't lie."
Dalawang kamay na ni Daddy Dom ang nakahawak sa puso nito saka tumingin kay Clev na
kausap ni Yrozz, "911, Clev."
Umiling si Clev, "they're right, Dad, no help here."
Bumaling si Daddy Dom kay Mommy Henreitta habang hawak pa rin ang puso nito, "love,
look at our kids, savaging their own father."
Natatawang ibinuka naman ni Mommy Henreitta ang mga braso kay Daddy Dom, "come
here... I love you nonetheless."
"Aww..." anang Mommy niya na nanunudyo at tumaas ang kilay sa ama niya na
nakatingin dito, "magpapa-baby ka rin?" Natatawang tanong nito sa ama niya.
His Dad just chuckled before hugging his mom.
"Happy Birthday, bunso." Bati ni Themarie kay Kane sabay abot ng isang malaking
box, "here you go, regalo namin ng Kuya Shun mo."
Nakangiting tinanggap 'yon ni Kane, "puwede ko na bang buksan?"
"Oo naman." Sagot ni Shun na nakangisi.
Kane immediately and excitedly opened the box and gape. "Are these porn videos and
bold magazines?" Tanong nito sa mag-asawang Themarie at Shun.
Kaagad namang tinuro ni Themarie si Shun na karga-karga ang anak na si Saito, "his
idea."
Kane shook his head, "oh well, it's the thought that counts." Kane said before
hugging Themarie, "thank you," anito saka niyakap naman si Shun, "thanks, Kuya
Shun."
Tinapik naman ito ni Shun sa likod habang yakap ito ni Kane, "anytime, buddy. And
please, put those magazine and porn videos into good use."
Tumawa lang si Kane.
"Our turn to give a gift." Wika ni Luther na kasama si Amethyst na karga-karga ang
anak nitong si Logan, "here's ours."
Tinanggap naman 'yon ni Kane at binuksan, "naked women posters?" Kane asked
innocently. "Anong gagawin ko rito?"
Sinuntok ni Amethyst si Luther sa tiyan, "dapat iba ang niregalo namin sayo. Itong
Kuya Luther mo kasi e."
"Idikit mo sa pader ng kuwarto mo." Ani Luther, "and then jackoff."
Kane was smiling as he shook his head at the two and hugged them afterwards. "Thank
you for the poster."
"And course, my gift." Ani Lyf sabay bigay ng isang pahabang box kay Kane.
"Mine as well." Ani Deth na ang regalo ay nakalagay sa kaparehong box na bigay ni
Lyf. "Our gift."
Kaagad iyong binuksan ni Kane at ang lapad ng ngiti nito ng makitang parehong
espada ang laman ng dalawang kahon at may nakasulat sa bawat hawakan.
Ang espadang bigay ni Lyf ay may nakasulat na Death, samantalang ang espadang bigay
ni Deth ay may nakasulat na Life. Napailing nalang si Blaze dahil nagkabaliktad
yata ang dalawa.
Kane grinned at the Romanov brothers. "Buti naman hindi porn videos. Mas magagamit
ko 'to."
Tinuro ni Lyf si Deth, "this is his idea."
"Kaya pala." Ani Kane na tumatango, "thanks, D. Thanks, L."
"Here's ours." Nakangiti namang sabi ni Lucky sabay abot ng maliit na box kay Kane,
"don't worry, ideya ko 'yan, hindi sa Kuya Blake mo kaya hindi yan bastos."
Nalukot ang mukha ni Blake. "Dapat yong ideya ko ang sinunod natin."
Nakangiting nilingon ito ni Lucky, "pero dahil mahal mo ako, ang ideya ko syempre
ang masusunod."
"Oo na." Nangingiting sabi ng kakambal saka hinalikan sa gilid ng nuo ang asawa
habang yakap ito mula sa likuran.
Binuksan naman ni Kane ang regalo ni Lucky at Blake saka napangiti ito. It's a
custom made wrist watch with an engrave words on the back that says 'Kane Quinn
Vitale'.
"This is nice." Kaagad iyong isinuot ni Kane, "salamat." Anito saka yinakap ang
mag-asawang Lucky at Blake.
"And from Team Oldies." Ani Uncle Ruthgar sabay bigay ng isang folder kay Kane,
"from me, Vent and Klaus, we give you a house fund so when you already have a
family, you won't have a problem making them a home they'll love, like how these
people made a home for you."
A soft smiled appeared on Kane's lips. "Thank you."
Daddy Dom tsked, "Von, next birthday ni Kane, magbukas din tayo ng fund para
magamit niya kapag may babae na siyang nagustuhan. Hindi ko matanggap na mas mahal
ang regalo ng tatlong 'yan keysa satin."
Natawa si Daddy Von, "ikaw 'tong may gustong magregalo ng condom e."
Hindi nila pinansin ang dalawa na nagbabangayan na naman.
"And for my brother by heart," ani Yrozz saka ibinigay ang regalong laptop kay
Kane, "it's upgraded."
"Yes!" Kane was grinning from ear to ear as he accepts the laptop.
"Kuya Kane," it was Bailey who now lives with his parents in Tuscany and just came
home with their parents, "happy birthday." Anito sabay bigay ng regalo nitong
nakalagay sa box.
Ginulo ni Kane ang buhok ni Bailey. "Thank you, kiddo."
Then from the kitchen, King came out while holding a cake with already lit candles.
Kaagad silang kumanta habang naglalakad si King palapit sa kanila.
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday,
Happy birthday, Kaney!"
Applause filled the place.
"Blow the candles." Ani Happy kay Kane.
Kane excitedly near his two layered cake, close his eyes for a moment, before
blowing air at the candles.
"Yey!" Happy was grinning.
They all clapped their hands again.
"Happy Birthday!" Ulit nilang bati lahat kay Kane.
Ang lapad nang ngiti ni Kane at ang aliwalas ng mukha nito habang tinitingnan
silang lahat. "Thank you, everyone. Thank you— for celebrating my birthday— this is
the first for me and i'm very lucky to be part of this family." Then he looked at
him and Happy, "to my parents who adopted me, accepted me and loved me regardless
of my age... thank you, It means a lot. Your love and care is overwhelming and I
promised to love you all back a million times harder."
"Awww... si bunso, lumalaki na." Ginulo ni Daddy Dom ang buhok ni Kane, "that's a
good speech kiddo. In family who loves you and care for you, my advise is to always
love them harder because they're the ones who will be there for you no matter
what."
Kane nodded. "I will." Then Kane's attention went to the twins on the crib, lying
together with Blake's son. Kaagad na ngumiti si Fiery ng makita si Kane at pilit na
inaabot nito ang kamay kay Kane. "It's Kuya's Birthday. Did you miss, Kuya Kane?
Hmm?"
Fiery just keeps on smiling and moving her hands, wiggling her legs, and Vraxx is
making this cute sounds while chuckling. While Verdect, Blake's son just stared
silently at Kane who's now playing peek-a-boo with the three babies.
"Aww... so cute..." hinaplos ni Daddy Dom ang pisngi ni Verdect, "bakit hindi ka
maingay? Mana ka ba sa Daddy mo na hindi palasalita? Hmm...."
Verdect just move his head, maybe Daddy Dom's touch in his face tickles him.
"And my little Princess..." ani Daddy Von at kinarga si Fiery, "aww... you're very
cute as well. Kung hindi lang magagalit ang Mommy mo, kinuha ka na namin. So
cute... very pretty Princess."
Ibinalik ng mga ama nila ang mga bata sa crib at ang crib mismo ang kinuha ng
dalawa at itinulak. Dahil may gulong naman ang crib kaya madali lang ng mga itong
naitulak iyon patungo sa Mommy niya, kay Mommy Henreitta at Bailey para makipaglaro
dahil minsan lang ang mga itong bumisita at gustong makasama ang mga apo nito.
Kasama rin ng mga ito si Saito na pinipisil-pisil ang pisngi ni Vraxx saka si Logan
na pilit na inaabot at gustong hawakan ang kamay ni Fiery.
Nang kinuha ni Daddy Von at Dom ang mga bata, sumama ang mukha ni Kane kay King na
katatabi lang ng cake na dala.
"Wala kang regalo sakin?" Kunot ang nuong tanong ni Kane kay King.
"Ba't pa ako mag reregalo?" Tanong ni King kay Kane. Sa wakas ay marunong nang
magtagalog ang loko pero may kakabit pa rin iyong accent, "ako ang nagluto nang mga
pagkaing nasa mesa. Effort ang regalo ko, your highness. Effort!"
Mas lalong sumama ang mukha ni Kane, "ewan ko sayo."
Natawa nalang sila at napailing. Ang hilig talagang asarin ni King si Kane, pero
paniguro namang may regalo ito kay Kane mamaya.
"Kain na tayo." Aya Yrozz. "Nagugutom na ako."
Napangiti sila saka inakbayan niya ang asawa, si Blake naman ay niyakap si Lucky sa
beywang, at si Happy saka Lucky ay magka-angkla ang mga braso habang naglalakad.
Blaze smiled.
He thought it would be challenging living with family while having and taking care
of your own family in a shared mansion, but that wasn't the case for them.
They all went along and nothing has change. Happy still cares deeply for Lucky and
babies her from time to time, Blake is still his protective brother who demands
doing things for him. The kids adores Kane so much. And King— well, he's still King
but the jackass became more manipulative.
And one family has been added to their very secure compound.
Luther, when he moved back to Philippines with his family nearly a year ago, they
asked him to stay with them in the compound because it's safer— they still have the
Triad to worry about. Pero masyado na raw matao ang mansiyon sabi ni Luther para
doon ang mga ito tumira kaya naman nagpatayo ito ng sariling bahay sa tabi ng
mansiyon nila.
Even Yrozz has a small house inside their compound full of high-tech stuff. While
Lyf and Deth build a cozy house beside's Yrozz. Pero ang pagkain ng magkapatid na
Romanov kapag nasa bansa ay sa bahay pa rin naman nila.
While Shun and Themarie visits often. They always have dinner every week.
Nang makpasok sila sa hapag-kainan, kaniya-kaniya silang hugot ng upuan para sa mga
asawa nila at napalingon siya ng pumasok ang crib sa kusina na tulak-tulak ni Daddy
Dom na nakikipaglaro pa rin sa tatlo.
While Saito is already in Shun's arms, so is Logan who's already climbing on

Luther's lap.
At sa mga sandaling 'yon, may kaniya-kaniyang pinag-uusapan ang mga nasa hapag-
kainan.
Ang ama nila at Team Oldies ay negosyo ang pinag-uusapan, si Lyf naman ay
tinuturuan ng kung ano-anong katarantaduhan na naman si Kane at Deth na nakikinig
lang dito at paminsan-minsan ay nagrereklamo.
While the women are planning for bonding session and the rest are just listening.
"Next week, let's go shopping, please?" Aya ni Amethyst kay Lucky, Happy at
Themarie habang kumakain.
"Sure." Lucky smiled, "then we'll pamper ourselves like spa and all the girly
things. I miss that. It's been months since we last went out together."
Themarie smile before looking at Happy, "I don't have to ask to confirm but I still
want to— will the Organòsi secure the whole area for us?"
Nakangiting tumango si Happy, "of course. I'll deploy guards and Snipers to secure
the location so we better pick a place so my men can secure the area ahead of
time." Then she glanced at his Mom and Mommy Henreitta, "sama kayong dalawa samin,
please?"
"Sige ba." Masayang pagpayag ng Mommy niya. "Sa susunod pa na linggo ang uwi namin
ni Von at Bailey sa Tuscany."
"Great." Themarie smiled at his Mom, "mag-dinner kayo sa bahay ni Dad, please,
Mom?"
His Mom smiled tenderly at Themarie, "we would love too. Tawagan mo lang ako kung
kailan."
"Please bring Bailey." Dagdag ni Themarie, "Saito likes playing with his Kuya
Bailey."
"I will." Anang Mommy niya na nakangiti.
Lihim na napangiti si Blaze. They know their family is complicated but Themarie was
very cool toward his mother and Bailey before and after the marriage of their
father and his mom. Ganun din ang ina niya kay Themarie. Maayos ang pakikitungo ng
dalawa sa isa't-isa.
"Mommy," Lucky smiled at Mommy Henreitta, "sama ka rin, please, bonding tayo. It's
been a long time."
Mommy Henreitta smiled sweetly, "of course, baby. Hindi pa naman kami babalik sa
Pennsylvania ng Dad mo."
"Great." Amethyst clasp her hands, "all girls, no boys."
Kaagad silang umangal na mga asawa.
"That's not fair!" Sabay na sabi ni Luther at Shun.
"Definitely not." Sabay nilang sang-ayon ni Blake.
"That's okay." Sabad naman ni King na karga-karga si Vraxx na umiiyak kaya

isinasayaw nito, "we'll have our own bonding session here in the compound. All
male. No girls with lots of beers and grilled meat."
"I like grilled meat." Ani Blake.
Of course, he does. That's Blake's witness. Gusto niya ng kakanin, magpapabili siya
bukas kay King.
Samantalang ang kababaehan ay nagkibit-balikat lang sa drinking session na pina-

plano ni King na ikina-iling nalang nilang mga lalaki.
"You're always bullying us, your husbands." Luther tsked while feeding Logan. "Eat
up, kiddo. Masarap yan. Luto yan ni Kuya King mo."
"Kami? Bully? Ano naman?" Themarie shrugged. "Mahal niyo naman kami." Binalingan
nito si Shun na pinapakain si Vraxx, "diba, hell boy? Mahal mo ako?"
Shun immediately leaned in to kiss Themarie on the lips, "very much."
Tinaasan ng kilay ni Amethyst si Luther, "may sasabihin ka?"
Luther immediately smiled lovingly at Amethyst, "I love you, baby."
Kaagad namang ngumiti si Amethyst, "aww... ang sweet ng asawa ko."
Happy chuckled before kissing his cheeks, "love you, Blazey ko. I'm not gonna say
sorry for bullying you because I live for it these past few months but I love you
so so so much."
He smiled lovingly at his wife, her I love you's can still rob the oxygen on his
lungs, "that's okay— sanay na ako. Pasalamat ka talaga mahal na mahal kita."
Ngumiti lang si Happy saka nilagyan ng dagdag na pagkain ang pinggan ni Kane na
tahimik lang na nakikinig sa usapan at sa mga pinagsasasabi ni Lyf dito.
While Lucky was asking Blake, "hindi ba nice naman ako sayo at hindi bully?"
"You're savage." Yan lang ang sinabi ni Blake sa asawa nito bago nito ito niyakap
saka hinalikan sa pisngi.
"How's the business doing?" Kapagkuwan ay tanong ng Daddy nila kay Blake na
ikinatuon ng tingin nila rito, "I heard you're about to expand?"
Blake nodded while putting food on Lucky's plate, "okay naman ang lahat. Ever since
I came back as an alive person and took over the Company, it's been doing well."
His Dad looked at him, "and you? How's work?"
Blaze shrugged, "work is okay..."
"I told you to just build your own Hospital."
Umiling siya, "Dad, mas lalong mawawalan ako ng oras sa pamilya ko kung ganun. Okay
na ako sa Romero's Hospital. I'm enjoying my job with a good pay."
"But you'll earn more if you build your own Hospital." Diin ng ama niya na matagal
na siyang pinipilit na gawin ang gusto nito.
"I don't want to. I'm earning enough." Giit din niya.
His father sighed. "Blaze, you have a family now." Tumingin ito kay Happy, "tell
him that it's a good idea to build a Hospital of his own."
Happy smiled at his father, "Dad, it's okay, kung saan masaya ang asawa ko,
suportado ko siya. And if it's about our family, Blaze has a share on the Vitale
Shipping Line and I have a share as well on Dad's businesses and it's already too
much actually including his inheritance from you. And we have a lot of investments
in his friend's companies and not only that, we already secure our children
educational plan and other funds for them in the future. So no worries po, Daddy
Von, mas gusto kong Doctor ang asawa ko at masaya siya sa ginagawa niya. Gusto kong
nakangiti siyang umuuwi sakin at may oras siya samin lalo na't nag-a-adjust naman
ang Hospital sa requests niya. Saka malaki naman ang sahod niya sa Romero's
Hospital. Sobra-sobra pa nga. But if a time will come that he wants to build his
own Hospital, ayos lang din sakin. I'll support him all the way."
Tumango-tango ang ama niya saka bumaling ang atensiyon kay Blake at nag-usap na
naman ang dalawa tungkol sa negosyo.
Blaze leaned in to kiss his wife's shoulder and he whispered, "thank you."
"For?" Happy whispered back.
Blaze can't help himself, he leaned in more to kiss her cheek. "Thank you for
always respecting mg decisions and defending me."
Happy kissed his lips and just smiled at him before getting Vraxx from King.
"Excuse me." Ani Happy, "i'll just breastfeed Vraxx."
Nang umalis sa mesa si Happy, doon naman umupo si King sa tabi ni Kane. Kapagkuwan
ay may inilapag na maliit na box sa mesa si King— sa harapan ni Kane.
"Regalo ko." Sabi ni King.
Natigilan si Kane saka nangingiting napatitig kay King, "akala ko wala kang regalo
sakin."
Nagkibit-balikat lang si King saka kumain na.
Si Kane naman ay binuksan ang maliit na box saka napangiti ng makitang signet ring
'yon o mas kilala bilang gentleman's ring. And it has Kane's initials 'KV' on top.
"Happy Birthday." Ani King, "lahat bunigyan ko niyan sa birthday nila kaya huwag
kang feeling espesyal."
Malapad ang ngiting isinuot ni Kane ang signet ring na bigay ni King, "thanks,
King. I like it."
"Yeah, yeah." King said dismissively.
Kane grinned. "Salamat sa favourite breakfast ko kanina na niluto mo, alam kong
ginawa mo 'yon kasi birthday ko. Salamat sa paglilinis ng kuwarto ko kahit panay
reklamo mo. Salamat sa t-shirt na binili mo nuong isang linggo." Ani Kane na
marunong nang mang-asar, alam kasi nitong ayaw na ayaw ni King na iniisa-isa 'yong
ginagawa nito para sa iba.
"Whatever." King replied.
Kane grinned. "Salamat, Kuya."
King just tsked.
Natawa si Blaze. King is embarrassed.
"Kuya—"
"Shut up, Kane, hindi nagkakalayo ang edad natin." Inis na sabi ni King.
Natawa naman si Kane saka tumahimik na at nagpatuloy sa pagkain.
Si Blaze naman ay tumayo at sinilip muna ang crib kung saan natutulog ang isa sa
kambal at si Verdect. Napangiti siya ng makitang mahimbing ang tulog ni Essence,
kaya naman kaagad siyang lumapit kay Happy na nakaupo sa tabi ng crib, patalikod sa
mesa habang bini-breastfeed si Vraxx na mukhang tulog na rin.
Bumalik siya sa mesa saka bumulong kay Kane, "doon muna ako sa Mom mo. Mamaya,
inuman tayo. Happy Birthday ulit, Kane."
Kaagad namang tumango si Kane kaya kaagad siyang humila ng upuan para itabi yon sa
kinauupuan ng asawa.
"Is he asleep?" Tanong niya kay Happy.
Tumango si Happy habang hawak nito ang dibdib kung saan sumususo si Vraxx para
hindi matakpan ang ilong nito. "But he's still feeding. Buti nga hindi na umiiyak."
"Si Essence?" Tanong niya kay Happy habang sinusubuan ito ng pagkain dahil hindi
ito maayos na nakakain sa lamesa, "hindi kaya magutom siya mamaya dahil nakatulog
kaagad? Mapupuyat ka na naman dahil kailangan mo siyang i-breastfeed. Ayaw mo pa
namang natutulog kapag sumususo sayo."
"Natatakot kasi akong baka madaganan ko siya o hindi siya makahinga ng maayos pero
ayos lang ako." Happy smiled at him, "kaya ko 'to. Magsasabi ako sayo kapag
kailangan ko na talaga ng pahinga."
Blaze sighed before an idea hit him, "ganito nalang kaya, matulog ka at ako nalang
ang magbabantay kay baby habang bini-breastfeed mo siya. You need to rest because
you're busy in the morning as well."
"Blazey, ayos lang ako." Ani Happy na nakatingin kay Vraxx, "saka diba may drinking
session kayo mamaya?"
"Puwede namang hindi ako uminom—"
"No. It's okay." Putol ni Happy sa iba pa niyang sasabihin, "minsan niyo na nga
lang ginagawa 'yon. I can take care of the twins. Ako pa ba."
"But baby—"
"Blazey." She looked at him, "I can take care of the twins. Saka nasa taas lang
naman kami at nasa pool lang kayo. Ayos lang kami. And it's for Kane's birthday so
go and have fun with our eldest. We'll make unforgettable memories with him,
remember?"
Blaze sighed. "Fine, but my phone is ready for you. Tawagan mo ako kapag pagod ka
na. Seryoso ako, baby. I'm sure Kane will understand if I excuse myself. You're
breastfeeding two babies. You need full rest and a healthy food to keep up with the
two."
Happy chuckled. "That's true... I need to keep up. Ang lakas sumuso ni Fiery."
Natawa na rin siya, "tingnan mo naman ang taba-taba."
"Si Vraxx din." Ani Happy, "pero mas mataba si Fiery."
Tumango siya, "kaya siguro gustong-gusto siyang hawakan ni Logan."

Happy let out a short laugh. "Pansin ko nga."
Naputol ang usapan nila ng asawa ng lumapit sa kanila si Kane na may dalang pinggan
na puno ng hipon. "Mom, heto oh, binalatan na kita ng hipon. Don't worry, I used a
cellophane hand glove. And of course, soup. You need more soup because of the
babies."
"Thanks, buddy." Aniya kay Kane saka tinanggap ang dala nito.
"Thank you, Kane." Nakangiti nalang sabi ni Happy kay Kane.
Kane kissed Happy on the top of her head before saying, "thank you for celebrating
my birthday, Mom. It's amazing." Then he looked at him, "mamaya sa inuman, please,
huwag kang mag-mix ng inumin. Baka mawalan na naman ako ng malay."
Natawa siya. "It's your birthday, I wouldn't put you in that kind of state again."
Kane smiled and went back to the table. Hahang sila naman ni Happy ay bumalik sa
mesa pagkatapos sumuso ni Vraxx at naihiga na ito ng asawa sa crib, sa tabi Essence
na mahimbing pa ring matutulog.
It was a fun birthday dinner. Si Lyf at Clev ang nagtuturo ng kagaguhan kay Deth at
Kane na masama ang mukha sa pinagsasasabi ng dalawa at ayaw makinig. Ang Team
Oldies naman ay kinululit din si Deth at Kane na makipag-sex na raw. Buti nalang si
Saito, Logan at Bailey ay abala sa paglalaro para marinig ang pinag-uusapan nila.
Tulad ng palaging nangyayari, naging tampulan ng tukso ang dalawang birheng lalaki
sa pamilya nila kapag nagsasama-sama sila.
After dinner, Deth and Lyf cleaned the dishes while King and Clev cleaned the
table. Tutulong sana si Kane pero hindi ito hinayaan kasi birthday nito.
Meanwhile, Luther was mixing a drink for their drinking session together with the
Team Oldies and Team Happiness. Samantalang ang mga asawa nila ay nasa salas, nag-
uusap-usap habang kasama ang mga bata na binabantayan ng mga ito.
Napabaling siya sa kakambal ng lumapit ito sa kaniya habang nasa salas siya.
Blake looked at him, "the lunatics want to drink some beer tomorrow."
"Sure." Kaagad niyang pagpayag, "though i'll ask my wife first."
"I said no."
Napakurap-kurap siya sa kakambal. "Bakit? Wala naman tayong gagawin bukas kung
payagan tayo ng mga asawa natin—"
"Hindi pa nga tayo nakakapag-inuman na tayo lang dalawa dahil pareho tayong busy
tapos makikipag-inuman ka sa iba? Gaguhan? Saksakin kita riyan."
Natawa siya ng maisip kung bakit humindi ang kakambal. "Nagseselos ka ba kasi wala
na akong oras sayo?"
"Gago." Tiningnan siya ng masama ni Blake, "sa kusina lang ako, tutulungan ko si
Luther."
Akmang papuntang kusina na ang kakambal ng may kumatok sa pinto. Naglalakad na siya
para buksan kung sino man ang nasa labas ng pinto pero naunahan siya ni Kane.
Binuksan ni Kane ang pinto at kaagad na ngumiti ng makita kung sino ang nasa labas
pero may bakas pa rin ng gulat ang mukha nito. "You came."
Kaagad na iniabot ng kung sino man na nasa labas ng pinto ang regalong dala nito
para kay Kane. "Happy Birthday, chief."
Kane smiled. "Thanks."
Tuluyan na ring pumasok ang bagong dating at natigilan silang lahat ng makita kung
sino 'yon.
It's Midnight... and as he looked at him and at Blake then at Happy, he smiled,
"yow, how's it going?"
~ THE END ~
~ 😅 Hulaan niyo nalang kung sino mga Tatay ng mga lalabas na pangalan dito.
Sinadya ko talagang hindi sabihin at ipakilala.
~ at alam kong may maghahanap kay Lucky— kung anyare sa kaniya— may Special chapter
po akong ilalagay sa book niya— if maging book siya. Doon niyo mababasa. Mga 2
Special chapters.
~ Special chapter about Kane and Midnight? Wala na po 😅 May kuwento silang dalawa
at doon niyo na sila mababasa kung anong nangyari sa kanila. Hindi puwedeng ilagay
ko lahat dito kasi wala nang pasabog sa kuwento nila.
~ Maglalagay din ako ng special chapter for TBMA kapag naging book na. 'Yong lang
ang maibibigay kong perks para sa mga bibili ng book ☺️para naman kahit papaano ay
may mabasa pa kayo kasi tapos niyo nang basahin dito.
Happy Reading and as always, thank you so so much 😘
SPECIAL CHAPTER - Vraxx Ethos and Fiery Essence
HINUBAD ni Vraxx ang leather jacket na suot ng makalabas siya ng Club X— ang Club
na pagmamay-ari ni Logan, ang anak ni Uncle Luther. Nakakailang hakbang palang siya
palabas ng may tumawag sa kaniya.
Vraxx checked his phone.
Kuya Logan calling...
"Kuya." Aniya ng sagutin ang tawag.
"Kuya." Aniya ng sagutin ang tawag.
"Uuwi ka na?" Tanong nito, naririnig niya sa kabilang linya ang musika sa loob ng
club pero rinig pa rin niya ng malinaw ang boses nito. "I saw you leave."
"Yeah..." he let out a loud breath, "Mom called. She wants me home."
"Oh, okay. Ingat sa pagmamaneho pauwi."
Natawa siya, "kuya, we both know that my driving is always the least of my worry
when i'm outside."
Logan tsked, "well, you're the Second Arkhon's son and the next in line. Where's
Verdect?"
"Home."
"Kasama mo siya kanina diba?" Bakas ang gulat sa boses ng kausap, "himala yata.
Hindi humihiwalay ang isang 'yon sayo."
"He left the Club early." Kumunot ang nuo niya, "now i'm wondering if he's really
home." Vraxx tsked, "he must've sense something."
Logan chuckled, "You know him. Even after college, he's still focus on protecting
you. Verdect will always protect you like how Uncle Blake protects Uncle Blaze."
Nagkibit-bakikat siya. "I don't mind. I like him being around. It calms me. And
it's fun when people always mistook us as twins because we look alike."
Logan laughed. "Both your parents are look alike as well— that's what you get. By
the way, speaking of twins, have you seen Fiery Essence?"
Kumunot ang nuo ni Vraxx sa tanong ng kuya Logan niya. "Why are you asking, Kuya?
Nakita mo ba siya? Fuck! Hindi 'yon pinapalabas ni Dad ngayong gabi dahil nga sa
mga nangyayari."
"I saw her on the Club earlier. With her boyfriend."
Natigilan siya. "You okay?"
Logan chuckled nonchalantly, "no worries. I'm used to it. I already called Kuya
Kane to pick her up, but do check if she's already home. Matigas ang ulo ng isang
'yon."
"I will."
"Sige, ingat sa pag-uwi." Anito saka nagpaalam na.
Nang mawala sa kabilang linya ang kausap, ibinulsa niya ang cellphone saka
pasimpleng tumingin sa paligid. Nakikiramdam. Madaling-araw na kaya kulang na ang
tao sa labas. Pero bago pa siyang makahakbang, may tumutok ng baril sa tagiliran
niya.
"Move or you'll die." Anang may hawak ng baril sa kaniya. "My gun has a suppressor,
no one will know you're dead."
"Thanks for the info." Mabilis na umikot si Vraxx at dinis-armahan ang lalaking
nasa likuran niya at itinutok sa ibaba ng baba nito ang sariling baril saka
kinalabit niya ang gatilyo.
When the mam dropped dead on the floor, he checked out the gun he is now holding,
"hmm... nice gun."
Humakbang siya paalis saka tinawagan ang Uncle Lyf niya habang inaalis ang dugong
tumilamsik sa mukha niya dahil sa pagbaril niya sa lalaki ng malapitan. "Uncle,"
aniya ng sagutin nito ang tawag, "I need a clean up. One body. Outside Kuya Logan's
club."
"I'll send someone." Ani Uncle Lyf, "ingat sa pag-uwi."
"Thanks." Pinatay niya ang tawag saka naglakad patungo sa kotse niya. Hindi pa siya
nakakasakay ng makatanggap siya ng text mula kay Verdect.
'Coms in.'
Mabilis niyang kinuha sa bulsa ang earpiece saka inilagay iyon sa tainga niya.
"This is Vraxx Ethos Vitale, reporting for duty." In his birth certificate its
actually Vraxx Ethos Quinn but he likes to used his father's surname. "How can I
help you today?" He asked jokingly.
"Code." Anang boses sa kabilang linya.
"KN, it's me." May diin niyang sabi.
"I don't care. Give me a code."
Vraxx tsked. "Blood lust."
"Oh, hey, Vraxx." May ngiti na sa boses nito. "Huwag ka palang sumakay sa kotse mo.
Someone put a bomb on it."
"Fuck!" Mabilis siyang lumayo sa sasakyan niya, "I love this car! Kuya Kane gave it
to me! Fuck it!"
"Magpabili ka nalang ulit kay Kuya Kane, mayaman naman 'yon." Suhestiyon ni KN.
Vraxx tsked, "how did you know?"
"Because i'm awesome, talented and just fucking amazing." Sagot ni KN sa kaniya.
"Anyways, just walk towards the road on your left, the Viscount will pick you up."
"Viscount?" Tanong niya habang malalaki ang hakbang na naglalakad, "he's here?"
"Yep." KN said popping the 'p'. "Just arrive tonight and he's already saving your
ass."
Napailing si Vraxx saka mas binilisan ang paglalakad. Truth to KN's words, there's
a car waiting for him but Viscount was not the driver, he's in the backseat. The
Driver was Prince.
"Yow." Aniya kay Prince ng makasakay sa Passenger seat.
Napatingin siya sa harapan nila ng hindi sumagot si Viscount o si Prince sa kaniya

at nanatili lang sa unahan ang tingin ng mga ito.
Natigilan siya ng makitang may limang kalaban na naroon, nakatutok ang baril sa
kanila at nagsasalita ang mga ito at sinenyasan silang lumabas ng sasakyan.
"This car is bullet proof, right?" He asked Viscount and Prince.
Humigpit ang hawak ni Prince sa manibela. "It's rental. Kadarating lang namin."
"Fuck."
"Yeah. Fuck." Ani Viscount.
"Let's just run them over." Suhestiyon niya habang humahawak ng mahigpit ng gilid
ng kinauupuan. "Now would be nice, Prince."
"Good idea." Ani Viscount.

Nakahanda nang sagasaan ni Prince ang limang kalalakihan ng isa-isa iyong bumagsak
sa semento.
Headshot.
Then he heard a voice on his earpiece.
"You okay, Eth?" It's Verdect. Eth is Verdect's nickname for him, it's from his
second name, Ethos. "Nabaril ka ba?"
"Nope. I'm good." Sagot niya kay Verdect, "thanks. You?"
"I'm right behind you, Eth." Anito. "Prince, move the car. Now."
Nang bumagsak ang limang kalalakihan, kaagad na pinaharurot ni Prince ang sasakyan
palayo sa lugar na 'yon.
"Verdect really won't let anything happen to you." Ani Viscount na nasa backseat.
"You're lucky to have a cousin like him."
Wala sa sariling napahawak siya sa tagiliran niya kung saan naroon pa ang pilat ng
mabaril siya nuong fifteen years old siya. Magkasama sila noon si Verdect at siya
ang sumalo sa bala na para sana rito. It was a very natural movement for him. He
didn't think twice. He doesn't want his family hurt. He doesn't want his cousin to
get hurt so he used himself to protect him.
From then on, Verdect change. Mas seneryoso nito ang pagiging Hippies nito kahit
ayaw niya. Verdect underwent training with his Dad, Uncle Blake and Kuya Kane. Even
Uncle Lyf and Uncle Deth trained him.
At lahat nang tao na nakakakita sa kanila na kilala ang mga ama nila, palaging
sinasabi na kung i-trato at protektahan daw siya ni Verdect ay parang si Uncle
Blake na pino-protektahan ang Daddy niya na kakambal nito.
Well, every since they were toddlers, it's him and Verdect. Always together. Mas
pinagkakamalan pa silang kambal nang marami keysa sa kanila ni Fiery.
"Eth, next time you wanna go out to fuck, i'll kick your ass."
Natawa siya sa sinabi ng pinsan, "I was just blowing off some steam."
"Isusumbong kita kay Mommy Happy." Ani Verdect na Mommy Happy ang tawag sa Mommy
niya. "She'll ground you and she wouldn't care even if you're already twenty four."
Vraxx tsked. "Fine. Let's have a deal. What do you want?"
"No club hopping for two weeks." Ani Verdect, "maawa ka naman sa mga taong
nagbabantay sayo kapag lumalabas ka."
"And you won't tell Mom about tonight?"
"Yes."
Vraxx sighed. "Deal."
"Good. By the way, Kuya Kane picked up Fiery earlier." Imporma sa kaniya ni
Verdect.
"Hindi ba nagalit?" Tanong niya.

"Hindi naman. Kilala mo naman si Fiery. She understands." Ani Verdect. "Alam naman
kasi niyang si Kuya Logan ang tumawag kay Kuya Kane para ipasundo siya."
Napabuntong-hininga siya. "Buti naman. Kung ako ang nakakita sa kaniya at kung ako
ang nagsumbong, ilang sipa kaya ang natanggap ko?"
Tumawa si Verdect, "Fiery learned to fight from the best."
Napailing nalang siya, "i'm always her punching bag." Huminga ng malalim si Vraxx.
"It's a good thing that even though she's spoiled by everyone, she's not a brat."
"Exactly." Sabad ni Prince. "Young Miss is a very nice girl."
"That's why I like her." Dagdag ni Viscount.
Nagulat silang lahat ng marinig nila ang boses ni Logan sa earpiece na mga suot.
"Viscount," may pagbabanta sa boses nito, "if you still want to keep the important
parts of your body attached to you, I suggest you put your admiration elsewhere."
KN chuckled. "Tumahimik ka kasi Viscount. Bawal na bawal kang magkagusto sa

Prinsesa ng mga Vitale dahil naka-reserve na 'yon."
"Kanino naka-reserve?" Boses iyon ni Admiral na kasama sa Team Vraxx pero hindi
niya alam kung nasaang panig ito ng bansa ngayon.
Kung sino ang ka-teammate niya, mga anak din 'yon ng ka-teammate ng Mommy niya.
"Naka-reserve sa kakilala nating torpe ba?" Tanong ni Admiral ulit.
Sumabad si Navy sa usapan, ang pinsan ni Admiral, "hayaan niyo na, bata pa naman
ang babaeng sinisinta niya."
Their conversation was done through earpiece only. Palagi namang ganito ang usapan
nila lalo na kapag malayo sila sa isa't-isa.
"Paano 'yan, hindi naman na bumabata 'yang si Logan. Malapit nang lumampas sa
kalendaryo ang gago kaya hindi puwedeng hayaan nalang." Sabad ni Kuya Saito na
mukhang busy sa laptop nito dahil naririnig niya ang pagtipa ng keyboard sa
earpiece na suot, "NK bigyan mo nga ng magandang advise itong si Logan nang
matahimik na."
Nagsalita naman si Kuya NK, "wala kang mapapala sakin. Kahit sarili kong love life,
hindi ko maayos. Fuck it! Why is that woman so savage?!"
Natawa sila.
Kuya NK likes Summer, Tito Cadmus' daughter. Summer is really savage and a player
that's why NK is really having a hard time taming her— if he can.
KN tsked, "sumuko ka nalang kasi, Kuya. Hindi ka naman kasi talaga bagay sa
kagandahan ni Summer. Diyosa 'yon, sintu-sinto ka. Hindi kayo bagay."
"KN," may pagbabanta sa boses ni Kuya NK, "baka nakakalimutan mong mas matanda ako
sayo. Ibibitin kita ng patiwarik kapag nagkita tayo."
"Idiot." KN hissed, "magkatabi lang tayo. Huwag kang pa-cool kuya, hindi ka cool—
ouch! Fuck!"
And they heard grunts of pain. Napailing nalang siya. Mukhang nag hand to hand
combat na naman ang magkapatid na Velasquez.
"What the fuck?" Boses iyon ni Night halatang iritado ito, "stop fighting you two!"
Hindi pa rin tumigil ang dalawa kaya hinayaan nalang nila. Sanay na sila. Kung
hindi si NK at RV ang nagbabangayan, si NK at KN 'yon.
"Kuya Sai," ani Night, "i'm inside the Syndicate's system, do you want me to open a
door for you?"
"Hell, yeah." Excited na sabi ni Kuya Saito, "bye, idiots, the geniuses are busy."
Nawala sa kabilang linya si Kuya Saito at Night, sumunod na nawala ay si KN at NK

na naroon lang para mangulo at sumunod na nagpaalam ay si Kuya Logan.
Tamang-tama naman na pumasok na sila sa gate ng mansiyon kaya inalis niya ang
earpiece na suot at ibinulsa iyon bago lumabas ng kotse. Pero hindi kaagad siya
pumasok sa bahay, hinintay niyang makapasok sa gate ang kotse ng pinsan.
"Hey." Sinalubong niya si Verdect na kalalabas lang ng sasakyan.
They did a forearm handshake, so did Prince and Verdect and Viscount and Verdect
before walking towards the house.
"Sa bahay na muna ako." Ani Viscount na tinuro ang bahay ni Uncle Yrozz. "See you
tomorrow."
Tumango lang sila saka pumasok sa bahay nila. Lihim na napangiwi si Vraxx ng
makitang gising pa ang Mommy at Daddy niya.
Oh, fuck!
"Mauna na ako." Ani Prince, "I have to talk to Dad. Grandpa has a message for him."
Anito saka umakyat kaagad.
Kaagad namang tumayo ang Mommy niya mula sa pagkakaupo mula sa sofa ng makita siya,
"Vraxx... you okay, baby?"
He nodded, "yeah."
His Mom is worried but his Dad looks pissed.
"Dad—"
"Hindi mo pinatulog ang Mommy mo sa pag-aalala sayo." Nagtagis ang bagang niya,
"she should be resting by now. Hindi ba sinabi ko naman sayong huwag ka munang
lalabas dahil sa nangyayari? Gaano ba kahirap intindihin 'yon, ha?"
"Gusto ko lang namang mag-relax." Aniya.
His Dad heave a deep sighed. "Sa susunod na gusto mong mag-relax, siguraduhin mong
hindi ka nakakaperwisyo ng ibang tao. Lahat nag-aalala sa lagay mo."
Hindi niya napigilan na sagutin ang ama, "why? Because i'm the next second Arkhon?
That's why you all have to keep me safe—"
"We always try our best to keep you safe because you are my son! You are family and
we love you! Walang kinalaman ang pagiging pangalawang Arkhon mo rito!" His father
snapped at him before leaving them on the living room.
Vraxx looked at his Mom. "Sorry, Mom."
His Mom sighed, "baby, I know you have a mind of your own and you want to do things
your way, but it's not right to talk back to your Dad like that. He was just
worried. And he's right, we're not fussing over your because you're my successor
but because we love you." Sinapo ng ina niya ang mukha niya, "say sorry to him,
okay? Alam mong ayokong nag-aaway kayo. He's a good Dad, you know that. Lahat ng
ginagawa ng Daddy niyo para 'yon sa ikabubuti niyo."
Natahimik siya hanggang sa halikan siya ng ina sa pisngi at nagpaalam ito.
"Good night, baby." Anang ina niya, "magpahinga ka na. Get some sleep, okay?"
Tahimik siyang tumango saka napasabunot sa sariling buhok na humarap kay Verdect.
"I didn't mean to snap like that."
Verdect tapped his shoulder, "control that anger, Eth. Minsan, may mga nasasabi
tayong masasakit na salita kapag galit tayo na hindi kayang baguhin o burahin ng
kahit isang milyong 'i'm sorry'. So learn to control that side of you."
Natahimik si Vraxx sa sinabi ng pinsan.
"Sige, matulog ka na." Ani Verdect na umakyat na para magpahinga.
While he stayed in the living room, standing.
"Hey."
Napaigtad siya sa gulat ng marinig ang boses ng kakambal.
Kaagad niya itong nilingon na walang ingay na naglalakad palabas ng kusina habang
kumakagat ng mansanas.
"Bakit hindi ka pa tulog?" Tanong niya kay Fiery.
"Eh, ikaw, ba't hindi ka pa tulog?" Balik tanong nito sa kaniy.
"None of your business." Sagot niya.
Nilampasan siya ni Fiery para kunin ang cellphone nito sa centre table, "my
sleeping hours is none of your business as well, V." She wave her hand at him, the
one that's holding the apple while ascending the staircase. "G'night, V. Say sorry
to Dad before you sleep. He was worried of you. I already apologize to him. Your
turn."
Vraxx sighed before ascending on the staircase to go talk to his Dad. Kaagad niyang
tinungo ang kuwarto ng mga magulang ng makarating siya sa palapag nila.
Akmang kakatok siya sa pinto ng master's bedroom ng mahagip ng mga mata niya ang
ama at ang Kuya niya na umiinom sa mini-bar.
He walked towards them.
"Kuya Kane... Dad..." aniya.
Nilingon naman siya ng ama saka nagtatanong ang mga matang tumingin sa kaniya.
"What is it?"
Vraxx took a deep breath, "look, Dad, i'm so sorry for what I said. I didn't mean
it—"
"Yes, you did." Anang ama niya dahilan para mapipilan siya. "You mean what you said
so I asked myself, can't you feel our love and care for you that you think that
way? May naging pagkukulang ba kami ng Mommy mo sayo— sa inyo ni Essence para
maisip mo 'yan? May nagawa ba kaming mali sa pagpapalaki sa inyo? Did we pressure
you in any way?"
Natahimik siya.
"Tell me." Anang ama niya, "so I can fix it— so we can fix it."
He remained silent. He didn't know what to say. He misspoke earlier, out of

irritation.
Inakbayan siya ni Uncle King na kadarating lang sa mini-bar at ginulo ang buhok
niya, "speak up, Kiddo. Pinapasama mo ang loob ng Dad mo."
He looked at his Dad, his big brother Kane and Uncle King. They're all looking at
him expectantly, waiting for his explanation.
"I misspoke." Pag-amin niya, "I got irritated."
Uncle King tsked before looking at his Dad, "he is so you, Your highness. Remember
the pain Lady Happy felt when you lashed out your anger on her?"
His father grunted, "don't remind me, King." Napailing ang ama niya saka ininom
nito ang Rum sa baso na hawak, "sige na, matulog ka na." Tinapik nito ang pisngi at
leeg niya, "pahinga ka na. Hayaan mo na 'yon. Basta sa susunod, huwag mo na kaming
pag-alalahanin ng ganun."
Tumango siya at akmang hahakbang na siya patungo sa kuwarto niya ng magsalita ang
Kuya Kane niya.
"Vraxx, don't talk back to Dad like that ever again. Hindi ko nagustuhan 'yon."
Nagtatagis ang bagang nito at matalim ang tingin sa kaniya, "kapag inulit mo pa
'yon, sakin ka mananagot at hindi mo ako gugustuhing magalit."
Tumango siya. "Yes, Kuya."
Kuya Kane's face softened afterwards, "he's the best Dad anyone could ever wished
and have. So don't talk to him like that."
Vraxx nodded. "I know he's the best, Kuya. I was just irritated."
"Sige pahinga ka na." Anang Kuya Kane niya, "madaling-araw na."
Tumango siya at pumasok sa kuwarto niya.
Vraxx sighed before taking off all his clothes and stepping inside the bathroom to
shower. Pagkatapos niyang maligo ay tinuyo niya ang basang katawan, lumabas siya ng
banyo na walang saplot at pabagsak na nahiga sa kama niya at napatitig sa kisame.
It wasn't the first time that he talked back to his Dad but it's the first time
that his big brother got mad about it.
Malakas siyang bumuntong-hininga saka ipinikit ang mga mata at tinakpan ng kumot
ang hubad na katawan. Bukas na niya iisipin kung paano makakabawi sa mga magulang
niya at sa mga taong nasaktan sa mga nasabi niya. Ang importante nakahingi ng siya
ng tawad sa mga magulang at sa Kuya niya bago sila matulog.
Tomorrow... he'll make it up to them. I promised.
ITINAPON NI Fiery ang buto ng mansanas sa basurahan bago pabagsak na naupo sa gilid
ng kama niya. Madaling araw na pero hindi pa rin siya makatulog kahit anong pilit
niya. Nakakailang basong gatas na siya pero wala pa rin.
She tsked and then stilled when her phone beeped again.
Galing 'yon sa Kuya Logan niya.
From: Kuya Logan
Are you home?
Napailing siya. It's Kuya Logan's tenth text to her with the same content... 'yon
ay kung nakauwi na ba siya.
Kaya naman nag reply siya baka nga nag-aalala ito sa kaniya.
To: Kuya Logan
Yes po. Are you busy, Kuya?
Kuya Logan replied after a couple of seconds.
From: Kuya Logan
Why are you asking?
She replied.
To: Kuya Logan
I'm bored 😑 uwi ka na, Kuya, please? Hindi ko makulit si Vraxx na lutuan ako,
nagkasagutan sila ni Dad. Tulog na rin si Prince at nasa misyon naman si Konn, Cook
me some mac and cheese please?
Kaagad na nag reply ang Kuya Logan niya.
From: Kuya Logan
Punta ka sa bahay. I'm on my way. I'll cook your mac and cheese.
Napangiti siya. Ito ang gusto niya sa Kuya Logan niya. Alam na alam talaga ng kuya
Logan niya ang gagawin para maaliw siya. Siguro dahil masyado silang close na
dalawa na para na silang magkapatid kung magturingan kaya kilalang-kilala na siya
nito.
Kapatid naman niya talaga ito. Kuya pa nga niya e. They live in the same compound—
that makes them family and more like siblings.
Nagmamadali siyang nagbihis ng komportableng sweat pants saka malaking t-shirt bago
dumaan sa balkonahe ng kuwarto niya at nag- rappel pababa gamit ang nakahanda nang
lubid na naroon.
Hindi ito ang unang beses na ginawa niya ito kaya handa na siya.
Pagka-apak na pagka-apak ng paa niya sa semento, kaagad siyang tumakbo patungo sa

bahay ng Tito Luther niya na hindi kalayuan sa bahay nila saka pumasok sa bahay ng
mga ito gamit ang pinto sa likod ng bahay. 'Yon kasi ang hindi naka-lock dahil doon
dumadaan ang Kuya Logan niya kapag umuuwi galing sa Club nito.
Fiery waited in the kitchen for a long couple of minutes before she heard footsteps
on the backdoor.
When the door opened and Kuya Logan entered, she smiled.
"Hey, Kuya. Morning."
Kaagad itong ngumiti, "you're really bored?"
Tumango siya. "Can't sleep."
Hinubad nito ang leather jacket na suot saka iniwan lang ang itim na t-shirt.
"Bakit di ka makatulog? Dapat nagpapahinga ka na."
"I don't know..." nangalumbaba siya habang nakaupo sa stool na nakaharap sa island
counter, "mac and cheese please?"
Napailing nalang ang Kuya Logan niya, "oo na, ipagluluto na kita."
"Yey... thanks, Kuya."
Tumango lang ito saka naghugas ng kamay bago nag-umpisang lutuin ang paborito niya
kahit madaling-araw na.
Napangiti siya habang pinagmamasdan ang Kuya Logan niya. He is really a good
brother to her. Not because he always spoils her but because he really knows her.
Siguro dahil mula pa pagkabata magkasama na sila at Kuya na niya ito. Palagi itong
nasa tabi niya kapag kailangan niya.
"Kuya?"
"Hmm?" Humarap ito sa kaniya habang hinihintay na kumulo ang tubig sa kaserola.
"May girlfriend ka ba ngayon?" Tanong niya.
Sumandal ito sa lababo habang naka-krus ang mga braso sa harap ng dibdib nito, "why
are you asking?"
She shrugged. "Narinig ko kasing nag-uusap si Kuya Saito at Kuya NK last week
tungkol sayo. Sabi ni Kuya Sai may gusto ka raw na babae pero hindi mo pa
nililigawan. Bakit?"
Tumitig ito sa kaniya, "she's too young to understand how I feel and I don't think
she likes me back."
Kumunot ang nuo niya, "sino naman ang babaeng hindi magkakagusto sa Kuya Logan ko?"
Kuya Logan shrugged. "We can't always get what we want."

Bumakas ang lungkot sa mukha niya sa sinabi nito. "That's true."
"Speaking of which, how are you and your boyfriend?" Tanong nito saka humarap sa
kaserola para haluin ang pasta. "Sorry pala dahil tinawagan ko si Kuya Kane. You
know it's not safe out there, specially these past few weeks. Ayoko lang na
mapahamak ka."
Umayos siya ng upo, "we broke up."
Mabilis na napalingon sa kaniya ang kausap. "Why?"
Napatitig siya sa Kuya niya, "why are you smiling? You really don't like him that
much?"
Kuya Logan chuckled. "Halata ba?"
Napasimangot siya. "Nakipag-break na nga ako sa kaniya tapos masaya ka pa."
"Bakit ka nga nakipaghiwalay?"
"Na realize ko kasing mapapahamak siya ng dahil sakin, wala pa naman siyang alam
kung anong panganib ang sinusuong niya kapag kasama niya ako. Ayokong mapahamak
siya ng dahil sakin. By the way, it's okay about you calling Kuya Kaney, I don't
mind. I know you just want me safe." Bumuntong-hininga siya kapagkuwan, "anyways,
dapat siguro ang hanapin kong boyfriend ay 'yong may alam talaga kung sino ang
pamilya ko."
"That'll sums up to a couple of families." Anito.
Tumango siya saka inisa-isa ang pamilyang 'yon. "That's Uncle Knight's family, then
Uncle Midnight, Uncle Yrozz, Uncle King, Uncle Lyf and Deth, Uncle Cadmus— ahm, no,
Storm is younger than me. Si Uncle Andrius? Nah, fourth is younger than I am. Tito
Phoenix? Hmm... Pharaoh likes Uncle Niccolo's daughter. Hmm... Uncle Titus' son
maybe? But Kuya Ace is older than me. Ahm..." nag-iisip siya, "sino pa ba? Hindi
naman puwede sa family ni Uncle Luther kasi kapatid na ang turing ko sayo." She
tsked, "I hate this. Wala naman akong gusto sa mga pamilyang nabanggit ko. They're
all like brothers to me."
Tumalikod ulit sa kaniya ang Kuya Logan niya. "Bata ka pa naman— makakahanap ka pa.
don't rush."
"Okay." Nangalumbaba siya ulit. "Kuya? Ikaw, bakit never kang nagka-girlfriend?
Ayaw mo bang magseryoso like Kuya Sai?"
Logan is now melting the cheese as he answered her, "I just don't feel like it."
Bumuga siya ng marahas na hininga saka napasimangot, "paano kung wala pa rin akong
mahanap sa mga susunod na taon? I'm already twenty four, Kuya."
"Ganito nalang," Logan faced Fiery. "Kapag lampas na ang edad mo sa kalendaryo at
wala ka pa ring mahanap, ako nalang."
Humaba ang nguso niya lalo. "Kuya naman! I want someone who will love me like how
my Dad loves my Mom."
"And you think I can't love you like that?" Titig na titig na tanong sa kaniya ni
Kuya Logan.
Umiling siya, "I don't think, Kuya, I know you can't love me like that. I'm like
your little sister. We're like siblings."
Logan just sighed and went back to cooking.
Napasimangot na naman siya. "Nagugutom ako."
"Just a little longer." Anito saka inilagay ang mac and cheese sa oven. "Thirty
minutes." Tinuro nito ang pinto ng kusina, "punta lang ako sa kuwarto, maliligo ako
at babalikan kita. I smell like sweat."
"Okay." She said with a sigh.
Logan left the kitchen and while waiting for her mac and cheese to get cooked, she
received a call from her Mom.
"Princess, where are you?" Istriktang tanong nito kaagad ng sagutin niya ang tawag.
"Bakit wala ka sa kuwarto mo? Hindi ba sabi ko sayo na huwag kang lalabas ng dis-
oras ng gabi."
Napangiwi siya. "Nandito ako kina Uncle Luther, Mommy."
"Anong ginagawa mo riyan?"
"Nagpaluto ako ng mac and cheese kay Kuya Logan. Sorry, Mommy, balik din ako kaagad
kapag luto na ang mac and cheese ko."
Her mother sighed, "Princess, alam kong close ka sa Kuya Logan mo at alam kong
inaalagaan ka niya pero madaling-araw na. It's not appropriate for you to be with
him in this hour. May bukas pa naman kung kailan mo siya puwedeng puntahan."
"Mom," may diin ang boses niya, "wala kaming ginagawang masama ni Kuya. Nagpapaluto
lang ako."
"Alam ko naman 'yon—"
"No." She cut her mother off, "i'm sorry for cutting you off , Mom, but the way you
said it it's like we're doing something inappropriate. Mommy naman, Kuya Logan is
like a brother to me. Walang ganun sa'min."
"Maybe he's a brother to you, but did you even think or asked what you are to him?"
Tanong ng ina niya na ikinatigil niya, "anak, walang lalaking uuwi ng madaling araw
para lang ipagluto ka kung wala yang gusto sayo, kahit pa kapatid ang turing niya
sayo."
Umiling siya, "no, he was already on his way home when I asked him—"
"Your Tita Amethyst told me earlier than Logan will not be home tonight because he
is busy with his club."
Umiling ulit siya, "Mommy, kapatid ang turing sakin ni Kuya Logan. That's it."
"Baby...even your Dad noticed how Logan looked at you. You're a woman now, baby,
you should be home by this hour and resting." Her Mom sighed, "and if you don't
believe what I said about your Kuya Logan, just think and observe. Matalino ka
naman para makita kung tama ang sinasabi ko o hindi. Open your eyes— really open
them and then we'll talk, okay?"
She sighed. "Okay."

"Umuwi ka kaagad pagkatapos mong kumain." Bilin sa kaniya ng Mommy niya.
"Yes po." Sagot niya.
"Sige. Love you, Princess."
"Love you too, Mom."
Nang mawala sa kabilang linya ang ina niya, wala sa sariling napatitig siya sa
kawalan dahil sa mga sinabi nito. Hindi niya alam kung ilang minuto siyang wala sa
sarili dahil sa mga sinabi ng ina.
Napapaisip tuloy siya.
This is the first time that her mother made such comment about Kuya Logan. Even her
Dad noticed how Kuya Logan looked at her?
That's absurd!
She is his sister! His little sister— though he stops calling her his little sister
after Senior year.
Napailing siya saka natigilan ng pumasok ang Kuya Logan niya sa kusina. Bagong
paligo ito. Naka-sampay pa nga ang tuwalyan sa leeg nito na kaagad dumeretso sa
oven para kunin ang mac and cheese na nasa loob.
"Kuya?" Kuha niya sa atensiyon nito.
Kagad naman itong humarap sa kaniya, "yes?"
"You know I don't like to complicate things." She said while looking into Kuya
Logan's eyes, "I'm a very simple minded person who doesn't like complications
because it leads to a lot of things— including conflict and confusion."
"Yeah." Kumunot ang nuo ng kaharap niya, "I know... kilala kita."
"Then I have a question that needs an honest answer from you." Aniya. "Ayokong
naguguluhan o mag-assume."
Kuya Logan gave all his attention to her. "I'm all ears. Hit me."
So she asked. Eye to eye. No lies. No assuming and just plain truth. "Do you like
me as a woman?" Kinagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi saka nagpaliwanag kung bakit
natanong niya 'yon, "si Mommy kasi tumawag sakin ngayon lang at 'yon ang sinasabi
niya pero hindi naman ako naniniwala. So I have to asked you so that I could tell
her that what she's saying is absurd and—"
"Yes." Sagot ni Kuya Logan na ikina-tigil niya at ikinalaki ng mga mata niya, "I
like you— no, scratch that— i'm in love with you." Pinag-krus nito ang mga braso sa
harap ng dibdib habang titig na titig pa rin sa kaniya, "did that answer your
question?"
Fiery nodded before saying, "i'm sorry— I don't feel the same way."
Kuya Logan smiled. "I know, Fiery Essence. I know that very well."
Nagbaba siya ng tingin. "I'm sorry, Kuya."
"It's okay." Kuya Logan sighed heavily before placing the mac and cheese on the
island counter, in front of her. "Mac and cheese?"
She drag her gaze to him. "You're not mad that I don't feel the same way?"
Umiling ito, "don't worry, i'm not mad, i'm just hurt. Magkaiba 'yon." Then he
force a smile, "eat up then go home. You need to rest. Sa kuwarto lang ako. I need
some sleep. Busy na naman ako bukas."
Tahimik lang siyang tumango at hinayaang makaalis ito.
Nawalan siya nang ganang kumain kaya aalis nalang sana siya at dadalhin ang mac and
cheese sa bahay ng maisip niya ang Kuya Logan niya.
He doesn't look like he'll be getting some sleep after her blatant rejection.
Huminga siya ng malalim saka umalis ng kusina para hanapin ito.
She found him in the mini-bar, drinking vodka straight from the bottle. She wanted
to console him— make him feel better. But how? Without giving him false hope?
Kaya umatras siya at hindi na lumapit. Mas masasaktan lang niya ang Kuya Logan niya
kung bibigyan niya ito ng pag-asa sa mga ipapakita niya rito pero wala naman
talaga.
She won't hurt him like that.
So as she walks out of Uncle Luther's house, she's sure about one thing. Her
relationship with her Kuya Logan will never be the same again.
~ THE END ~
AY TANTO AKO A MYARASAY!

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"It hurts to have someone in your heart and in your mind all the time, but you can

Bakit ba hindi na siya nagulat sa nalaman? Sa ginawa nito?

He's annoying the hell out of him! That fucker!

"Bobby!" Tawag niya sa pinakamalapit na attendant na nasa labas ng ER, "give me a

"Bobby!" Tawag niya sa pinakamalapit na attendant na nasa labas ng ER, "give me a

Bahagyan siyang natigilan ng tawagin ni Lucky ang pangalan niya. Bakit ba

Her explanation... she wasn't explaining to be understood, she wasn't explaining so

Well, except for his Cassie.

She's holding back her tears, he noticed. So Lucky.

That's what he was expecting... her excuses.

"Then it will be an excuse." Sagot ni Lucky sa kaniya.

Lihim siyang napangiti. That's my baby girl. "Hmm..."

Marahas niyang ipinilig ang ulo.

This hallucination has to stop! He's exhausted!

Cassie... I love you so much, baby.

He's tired. So tired. He just want this all to end.

When will I be at peace?

"I'm so tired." Pag-amin niya. "I'm so exhausted. Pilit kong tinatago at

"I'm exhausted..." he whispered. "I'm tired..."

"Saan mo siya nakita ngayon?" Tanong ni Lucky.

"I'm here." Ani Lucky. "Ako na muna ang magbabantay sa kaniya."

Lucky's face lit up. "Thank you. Thank you so much."

Nag-iwas ito ng tingin. "I, ahm..."

"Pero hindi ko mapatawad ang sarili ko?" I feel so lost."

Please don't leave my brother. Pipi niyang hiling.

"Kapag umalis ako...masasaktan ko talaga siya?" Tanong ni Lucky na nakatingin kay

"Yes." Mabilis niyang sagot.

"Ayoko na siyang saktan."

"Kung ganun, huwag mo siyang iwan para hindi mo siya masaktan."

Tahimik lang itong nakatitig sa kakambal niya.

"Axel?" Tawag niya sa pangalan ng kaibigan ng makapasok sa opisina nito.

"Thanks, Tammy." Aniya.

Napabuntong-hininga siya at hinilot ang sentido ng mabasa ang chart ng kakambal.

She's alive! My baby is alive!

He knew her! How could he forget?! She's his beloved!

That, and Shun's intel.

"Send it to my e-mail." Mabilis niyang sagot.

Oddly, he feels proud. "How smart?"

"It'll cost you an arm and a leg."

Napatingala siya sa madilim na kalangitan at bumuga ng marahas na hininga bago

"Puwede utang?" Nakangiwing tanong niya.

"Twenty percent per month?" Mabilis na sabi ni Shun.

"Twenty percent per month or no deal—"

Si Happy Aravena Quinn.

Happy is a different person. She's not his Cassie.

He wants fo carved out his heart! To be numb! To be heartless!

Naririnig ng tainga niya ang malakas na tibok ng puso niya.

Earlier... she smells different. Good different.

Ang bango nito.

Blaze sighed. She doesn't smell like my Cassie.

What's happening to me?!

He felt like something struck his heart.

She's happy for Lucky.

"Anong ginagawa mo rito sa labas?"

"Anong ginagawa mo rito sa labas—"

Maganda ka means I'm beautiful.

She shook her head. "Its not here. I'm sure."

She knew that he knew that she's lying. Damn!

"Speak English, please."

Blaze's face darkened. "A demonstration...hmm... I miss someone," he leaned in a

"Say yes so I can kiss you."

Her lips parted in shock. "W-what?"

"Say yes so I can kiss you." He repeated.