Heartless Boy

Wakas

In this life, nothing happens by accident. Because if so, we would probably be living in chaos. Everything's planned out. And what is destined to happen will definitely happen.
 
I smiled unconsciously while walking slowly along the shorelines of the Maldives, where I was spending my second honeymoon with my beloved wife. And with, of course, the mini version of myself, RR. I smiled because I can't help but feel flustered whenever I remember the very first time we met.

I was in big trouble then, walking across the streets of Imus in Cavite, when I noticed this young woman walking in my direction. She was holding her small bag's strap and wandering around like a clueless child.
 
I don't know why I stretched my smile. Maybe because I find her cute. I admit, hindi tipo niya ang mga tipo ko. Petite, slender, and...no fashion sense. But damn, even with that small figure, she's so beautiful. Those monolid eyes, sharp nose, and natural pinkish lips fit perfectly in her small face. Kaso...mukha siyang...jologs. A typical high schooler because of her uniform. Walang kolorete sa mukha at mukhang hindi palasuklay. However, she caught my eye. Maybe it's because of her simplicity.

"Never forget the person who bends down only to tie your laces and protect you from falling."

That's what my mom taught me whenever I lost my laces, and she bent down to tie them when I was a child. She said that, in that way, you are greatly remembered. Now I believe her.
 
"RK is the name by the way, don't forget that," I said amusingly and flashed my signature smile.

I was expecting her to blush like girls usually do when I talk to them, but the next thing she said made my jaw drop slightly. She rolled her eyes at me and walked away like I'm some kind of perverted jerk trying to hit on her.
 
Natawa lang na lang ako sa isip habang hinahabol siya ng tingin. How can a girl like her makes me so amused? She's just a high schooler for shit's sake!

I chuckled when I remembered that scene. Para siyang dumi sa hangin na kahit maliit ay nakakapuwing din. I never thought I'd be interested in her. I mean, she's not the type that I can sleep with, but she really got me that night.
 
I know my reputation, and I don't have to act cleanly on that. I'm a player. Basically, I am a fuckboy who has become a master of manipulating women and makes it my personal mission to sleep with as many different women as possible. At hindi lang basta mga babae. Magaganda at sexy'ng mga babae. That's why my dad and I always argue about it.

"Did you make her pregnant?! Are you the father?" my Dad asked furiously, one day.

Halos tawanan ko siya.

"Of course not, dad. I always use protection," natatawang sambit ko habang hinihimas ang panga na sinuntok niya.

Hindi man lang nagbago ang madilim na ekspresyon niya. His balled fists are ready for another punch. Nagpunta kasi rito ang isang mag-ina at sinasabing buntis ang anak niya at ako ang ama. Actually, that wasn't the first time, marami pa since high school, but I all proved them wrong. And then I thought, gano'n na ba ako kaguwapo para maging gano'n sila kadesperada?

"You know what? I'm sick of your games, asshole," malamig na sabi ng ama ko. "Doon ka muna sa Cavite."

"What? Are you fucking kidding me? Why would you throw me in a province like a shit, dad?"

"Isn't it obvious, you dumbass? I'm tired cleaning up your mess-"

"But dad-"

"Shut the fuck up or I'll leave you peniless permanently!" he yelled and turned his back on me.

I grasped and held my head. Seriously this guy?

Wala akong nagawa nang ipatapon nga niya ako sa Cavite. Even Mom. That's why I ended up meeting that young girl. Lalo na no'ng nalaman kong kakilala pala siya no'ng teammates ko sa varsity. And just like her first reaction when we first met, she seemed not interested in me. Palagi siyang umiirap at nagsusungit sa akin. I didn't get it at first, but when I learned a few things about her, I started to get more curious.