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R-18. Read at your own risk.


One second, my heart was beating wildly against my chest. I was still tongue tied, slowly feeling every inch of me turning into liquid...


"Damn! I've really felt how single I am. Thank you so much, Captain Ignacio!"


The hope that was slowly rising in me died in no time with Sunny Aznar's sudden appearance. She was actually standing beside me... A pit of disappointment grew inside my chest.


Kaya pala.


"Ikaw, Cap. Matuto kang rumespeto sa mga single na gaya ko! Nakakainis naman! Nakakakilig kahit hindi ako 'yung sinabihan..." Humahagikgik nitong sabi.


Tiningnan ko si Beau, noong una ay naka-awang ang kanyang mga labi ngunit mabilis niyang binawi ang mga ito at tiningnan si Sunny saka ito nginisian.


"It was really my intention for you to hear that para mainggit ka, hindi para kiligin."


Of course, Aelia. Ano namang akala mo? That Beau mean everything he say? Sinadya niya 'yon kasi alam niyang nadiyan si Sunny!


"Whatever, asshole! Anyway, oh my God, Aelia! Hello! I'm so glad you two made it!" Saglit na yumuko si Sunny upang ibeso ako.


I forced a smile. She was wearing a long slip dress na kulay red, pulling her into those perfect hot curls. Damn! Kumikinang siya sa puti! She's drop dead gorgeous. Bumagay ang make up niya sa mga mata niyang malalim kung tumitig.


"Thanks to you and your family for inviting us here. The place and event is classic," sabi ko.


"Oh, don't mention it. Masaya kami na nakapunta kayo. And oh my gosh! You look beautiful, Aelia! Nagniningning ang pagiging morena mo!" She compliments and it sounds so genuine.


Tipid akong ngumiti. "Salamat. Ikaw rin, ang ganda mo, Sunny... Sobrang puti mo." I told her.


She rolled her eyes. "Ayaw ko nga sa kulay ko na 'to, e. It has a lot of disadvantages kaya!" Reklamo niya.


"Well, that's true... Pero maraming gagastos para lang maabot ang puti mo." I told her with a slight smile.


Beau cleared his throat na naging dahilan upang mapatingin ako sa kanya.


"You know what? I'll go get you two a drink." He said looking at Sunny. He then fixed his gaze at me. "Will you be okay?" He softly asked.


I shot Sunny a quick glance before nodding at Beau. Tumayo na siya mula sa kinauupuan niya.


"I'll leave you two for a while... And Sunny? Please don't traumatize my wife." He joked before finally retreating.


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