Flipped Justice: A KENTIN AU (COMPLETED)

FJ 24

As Javier flew to Flip's province, following the address Sam had given him, he passed by a construction site and spotted the familiar face of a fair-skinned woman.

He stepped out of the rental car and walked straight to her. "Gea!" he called her.

When she spun around, Javier, her cousin, was there. She said, startled, "Oh my gosh! What are you doing here?" and gave him a one-arm hug while holding her hospital building plan in the other.

Looking astounded, Javier said, "I went to see Flip to ask questions. But I suppose I'm done needing to see him. I already have the answers in front of me."

"Don't get mad; it was supposed to be a surprise, especially for Justice," she said. She then gestured him to approach Flip, saying, "Come on, Carter's right there."

The two did meet and talk. Gea left them for privacy. "Mahal ko si Justice, dre. Ciento por ciento, sigurado ako," Flip said.

"I'm taking him with me," Javier responded. "But I believe you. Kaya ibabalik ko sayo ng buo si Hustisya," he added.

"Salamat, dre. Maghihintay ako. Sana pagbalik ni Justice, handa at sigurado pa rin siya," Philip hoped.

"Remember 'yong ibibilin ko dapat? Ito na 'yon," Javier asked in a serious tone.

Javier patted Flip on the shoulder and said, "Ikaw ang kailangang handa sa pagbabalik niya, dahil mananatili siyang sigurado."

After spending three days in the province, Javier returned to the city the day after he saw Philip's fathers in order to rush his readings. And he did not overlook informing Justice.

"Hustisya, I'm back home," he said.

Justice replied, "Ang bilis mo naman. Saan ka galing? Pasalubong."

"Are you in the condo? Help me study; bibigay ko pasalubong mo," he responded.

Just remembered his pasalubong when he, Sam, and Jav were studying together. "Pasalubong ko?" inquired he.

Javier searched his bag for Just's pasalubong, but "Ay bonak! Naiwan kay Phili—"

Samuel nudged him, and Jav went on, "Feeling ko naiwan sa plane."

Sam changed the subject and said, "Bestie, borrow ako ng notes mo sa institutional pharmacy."

Giving Well his phone, Justice said, "Check mo sa files, then airdrop mo na lang."

"Oh si gaga! Naglilihi ka ba, Just? Panay ang tawag mo dito sa Sweetcorn Seller," Samuel said, scrolling over Just's phone as they all continued on reading their lessons.

"Ba't hindi mo sinabi? Eh di binilhan sana kita diba?" Javier commented.

Justice grabbed his phone back, saying, "Si tanga, scientifically speaking, males are incapable of being pregnant."

Unbeknownst to them, Just also changed Flip's contact name to something resembling what he had given him in his, as a result of his irritation.

"Bonak ka talaga, Hustisya. Hayaan mo sa susunod padadalhan kita ng mais," Jav added.

Samuel fed the fire and remarked, "Marami kami niyan sa farm, dalaw ka soon ha?"

Justice answered, "Actually, goal kong makatapak sa province niyo, Well," which made his two friends smile at the prospect of Justice being brought home by Flip.

"Soon. Sa future, kahit magtagal ka pa ng stay," Samuel remarked, his smile growing larger. "Kailan nga kayo lilipad pa-Canada?" he added.

"After graduation niyo pa ni Hustisya. Kailan pala kayo magiintern sa hospi namin?" Javier said.

"Next sem, finally magkasama na kami ni Just doon," Samuel replied.

"Hospi and Manuf na lang pala, ga-graduate na tayo, Sam," Justice stated in an ecstatic tone.

"Kinabahan naman ako sayo. Community pa lang tayo nasa Hospital at Manufacturing na utak mo. Hindi ba pwedeng December break muna atupagin? Saan tayo gagala?" Samuel replied.

Javier claimed, "Ako na sa plane tickets. Kayo na sa hotel accommodation."

Samuel suggested, "Gusto niyo iuwi ko na lang kayo sa province."

Justice instantly responded, raising his hand in a manner reminiscent of a kid reciting, "I'm G!"

Javier seconded, "It's settled then."

Ice smelled lovely even though he appeared a little worn out when he arrived at Sam's condo that evening.

Not caring that his friends were around, he ran to Samuel. He put his head on Sam's chest, embraced, and let Sam rub his back softly as Ice needed to recharge.

"Ayan ang totoong mag-asawa," Javier commented. Continued with, "Nawa'y lahat."

"True!" Justice exclaimed.

Ice asked, his eyes still closed, "Will you all shut up?" He went on, "I had a long day. Don't you know what day it is?"

"It's a Saturday, November 20, 2021," was Justice's naive response.

Isaac straightened up and rested his back on the couch. "Oh, God! Why are you all so clueless? It's the second month since you filed for divorce," he said.

"And?" Javier asked back.

Isaac pulled up a paper from his suitcase and said, "Granted."

Both the two—now ex-husbands—and Samuel jumped with delight. Samuel threw his ring away, saying, "Goodbye, ugly ring!"

"Thanks, man!" Javier came to give Ice a hug, but he dodged.

Ice stated, "These are the persons you can now seek to help you obtain your divorce certificate. Four weeks from now, it will be official." and handed another file.

"Really, thank you," Justice grinned sincerely. "Hello, medschool!" he said, turning to Javier and giving him a firm embrace.

Samuel said, "We have to celebrate," bringing them food and champagne. "Okay ka na?" he said as he returned to Ice's side.

"Yes," said Ice in a murmur as he rested his head on Sam's shoulder. Then he said, "Stressed lang kay Flip."

"Why? What happened? Alam mo bespal ko 'yan pero mixed signals talaga. And I won't tolerate," Samuel said, raising his voice a little.

"Ano meron?" Javier inquired upon hearing their subject. Fortunately, Justice is keeping Kodi informed about their amicable breakup over the phone.

"No, mahal. Not that he's sending mixed signals. Just sees him as a red flag, but he's actually a walking green flag. You heard it yourself; he's building a future for Justice," Isaac replied in a whisper.

Sam said, "So anong problema?"

"I informed him na nagrant na ang divorce. He got excited and wants my help ASAP to check his legal requirements and documents for the hospital he's building para makapag-operate na raw agad," Isaac replied, sighing.

"Ay si excited. Wala pang built structure 'yan ha," Javier replied, chuckling.

Justice questioned as he returned to his seat, "Anong pinapatayo? Bagong bahay?"

"Plan pa lang naman. Ibebenta ko na rin kasi 'tong unit ko," Samuel stated, partially real.

"Totoo? Wag mo ibenta. We had lots of good memories here," Javier responded.

"Walang choice. I'll go back to the province na rin soon eh," Samuel replied. "Memory hoarder ampota," he mocked Javier further.

Javier answered, not even kidding, "Just don't. Ako na lang bibili," and he took his check.