HINDSIGHT

020

 “So, you are the ‘Eleana’.” my brows drew in, my eyes squinted. Ano ba ang ibig nilang sabihin sa ‘the Eleana’? It has a notorious ring to it. I don't like it one bit. I am puzzled. “Might I ask, what does ‘the Eleana’ mean?” I quoted. Hindi ko maintindihan. I looked at Theo intently, studying each passing emotion in his eyes, seeking for answers, but found none. Tinignan niya lang din ako at maya maya ay umiling. “Walang meaning iyon.” I licked my lips and willed my face to be serious. 

“Theodore.” I uttered, my voice filled with authority but also pleading. Iniwas niya ang tingin sakin, but I searched for it. “Fine.” He caved in. I tilted my head, waiting for what he had to say. I felt nervousness creeping in my whole being. “You are the little sister of Eliron we wanted so badly to meet, nonetheless never had the chance to.” oh. I blinked and let his words linger. They wanted to meet me? But why? “Anyway, let's go back–ow!” Napatigil sa pagsasalita si Theo nang bigla kong punasan ko ang gilid ng labi niya. My cheeks heated when it registered to me what that was. I wish I could unalive myself this instant. I hope no one noticed the white residue on his face. “What was that?” He asked, irritated. Nakakunot ang noo niya at hinihipo ang labi. Baka masyadong madiin yung pagkakapahid ko.

“Sorry, pinunasan ko lang yung natira.” Pabulong ko na sinabi sa kanya at hinila siya palabas. He smirked mischievously at me that made me roll my eyes. “You should've told me. Every drop counts.” I gasped audibly and gaped at him. I can't believe this guy. “Seriously?” Sabi ko at pinalo siya sa may braso. “Ow! I was just kidding. Ang seryoso mo naman.” Inirapan ko siya at nagbuntong hininga. “It's not funny.” Tinawanan niya lang ang naging reaksyon ko. “May tanong ako.” Tinaasan ko siya nang kilay. What could his question be? 

“Did it feel good? My tong–” tinikom ko ang bibig niya gamit ang kanang kamay ko at tinitigan siya ng masama. He raised his hands in the air as a sign of truce. “Have you no decency?” inalis niya ang kamay ko. “It’s just a harmless question.” Hinila niya ako palapit sa kanya sa may bewang. Inirapan ko na lang siya para itago ang ngiti at pagkahiya ko. “Whatever. I should go now.” His face scrunched kaya naman kinurot ko ang magkabilang pisngi niya. “Celebrate your special day with them.” I nodded towards the direction of his friends. 

Lumingon naman siya sa mga ito. Nasa loob na ang mga kaibigan niya. They are setting up the banner they brought along the hallway leading to the kitchen and living room. “They took the time and effort to surprise you.” I reached for his face and made him face me. “Hindi ka pa ba nagsawa sakin?” I smiled at him. He heaved a sigh and his shoulders dropped. “I haven't gotten enough of you.” He nuzzled in the nook of my neck. I stroked his hair. “Bukas naman. You had your fill. That's enough.” I heard him chuckle. “But you didn't get to meet your friend.” Kumunot ang noo ko. Friend? Who? 

“Ha? Sino?” Naguguluhang tanong ko. Iniangat niya ang ulo at tinignan ako nang may magpalarong ngiti sa mga labi niya. Mas lalo akong naguluhan. He reached for my hand and I was appalled by his bold reaction. “Meet your friend. Get acquainted.” He placed my hand above his crotch. He even rubbed it. Por El amor de Dios. Nakatingin lang ako sa kanya nang blangko. “Come on, say hi—Aw! Aw! El!” I scoffed at his reaction when I clutched his manhood hard. Binitawan ko rin agad nang makita kong halos mamula na siya sa sakit. In hindsight, I kinda had the feeling I wanted to be acquainted with my ‘friend’ in the future. In all fairness, it was … he is a big boy, I dare say. 

I smiled at Dane when he looked in our direction and he smiled then went back to what he was doing. Theo rested his head on my neck while his hands were on his crotch. I rubbed his back and cradled him. “Did my friend have a good time meeting me?” bulong ko sa kanya. He looked at me over his shoulder. I snorted. Sobrang pula niya. “You're cruel, El.” he uttered, struggling through the pain. I painted a smug smile. “I am.” I patted his back. “Come on, big boy. I need to go.” I said to him. He disagreed. "No, El. You should stay." It was my turn to disagree. "Spend your birthday with your friends." He bit his lower lip and that's when I noticed the white residue left on his lower lip. Agad kong pinunasan iyon. "Ow! What was that for?" Hinila ko siya palabas sa porch niya. "Brush your teeth later, okay?" His forehead creased. "Do I have a bad--" "no, no. My thing left a smell on you." His lips turned into a line, probably due to humiliation. "That taste on your lips is awful. Wipe it off." I added. "Okay." He said, smiling.