Take a Chance with Me

Jhocey Timbog!

@anonymous8141— Eto na mga mare! Juicy chismis from Binilandia and from a credible source! 😱 Did you know na sina Jhoanna at Stacey ay in a relationship for years na?? But wait, there's more! Mikhaiah broke up months ago, leading Mikha to become an alcoholic and Aiah to leave her job para makapag-move on! 😢💔 Grabe talaga, di ba?

The tweet that broke the Twitter world one casual night. It also honestly broke us as well and made the Bini members meet again to conceal this revelation.

I am actually not worried for my career because there are a lot of queer models in my industry. I'm worried about Jhoanna since she is in a contract and this would stain her career. What if this will be her downfall? I can't let that happen.

"Jho, deny it. We will file a case against whoever that person is," I insisted, my voice shaking with urgency.

"Staku, no! I have been hiding you for too long, Mahal. We may be keeping this private, but I won't deny you!" Jhoanna's voice was firm, but I could see the fear in her eyes.

"No, Jho! You know how it goes. You are just starting in the broadcasting industry. This could ruin everything you've worked for," I pleaded, my heart aching at the thought of her career being jeopardized.

We were trending for days. The proofs of us being together, as well as Mikhs and Ate Aiah, were going around Twitter like wildfire. I knew it was making Jhoanna extremely stressed. The constant scrutiny was unbearable, and the uncertainty of our future loomed over us like a dark cloud.

"Ate Aiah, I'm so worried about Jhoanna's career," I confided in her one night, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Oh, Staku. I'm worried for Mikha, too," Ate Aiah replied, her eyes filled with concern. The weight of the situation was taking its toll on all of us.

We sought legal help, and they advised us to give a neutral statement and take legal action against the person who revealed it on Twitter.

"No. Baka po may iba pang paraan?" Jhoanna pleaded, her desperation palpable.

"Jho! It's the best decision. This is for you. Okay lang ako, Jho," I tried to reassure her, though my own heart was breaking.

I saw how Mikha and Ate Aiah shook their heads in agreement as we discussed the pros and cons. The room was thick with tension, each of us grappling with the potential fallout.

"Stacey, tama si Jho. Baka may iba pang paraan?" It was Jho's father, his voice calm yet firm. Out of all people, I thought he would side with me, given his initial strong disapproval of our relationship and the potential scandal it could bring to the family. He had been so against us, worried about the repercussions and the societal backlash. I remembered the tense dinners, the awkward silences, and the heated arguments Jhoanna had with him. But now, standing there, he surprised me. His eyes, once filled with skepticism and disapproval, now held a depth of understanding and acceptance that I had never seen before.

"Tito, napaka risky po nito. Paano po if madamage ang career ni Jho? Kakasimula palang po niya," I argued, my voice tinged with desperation and fear.

He sighed deeply, stepping closer to place a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "Stacey, nauunawaan kita. Pero ang pagkakatago at takot ay hindi tama. Matagal nang nagtatago si Jhoanna ng isang bahagi ng kanyang sarili. Oras na para sa kanya na maging malaya, maging tapat sa mundo at, higit sa lahat, sa kanyang sarili."

I felt a lump in my throat, my eyes welling up with tears. His words struck a chord deep within me. For so long, I had been protective, wanting to shield Jhoanna from any potential harm. But maybe, just maybe, he was right. Perhaps it was time for us to stop hiding, to embrace our truth openly.