Hatin' Hue: SB19 JOKEN (COMPLETED)

HH 21

When Crimson's engagement to Caleb was revealed, he was able to sneak out of the celebration without Mr. Hue noticing.

He observed Han's hands tightly clasped, tears flowing down his cheeks. "Teo, what's going on?"

Crimson was afraid of what Han could do to him and the Hues, especially Caleb, as Han looked at him and said, "You knew it, don't you?"

Crimson responded, "I just heard it a while ago; believe me, I came to warn you that Mr. Hue wants you dead," raising and lowering his palms in a gesture to Han to calm down.

"Mauuna ko siyang papatayin!" Han said, his teeth clenched in rage, unable to control his overwhelming urge to exact revenge on Mr. Hue for the murder of his real parents, as he had just learnt. He was just a little kid when it happened. He was taken by one of the maids from the Red family's household, whom he grew up recognizing as his family, after the Chairman spared him from Hue's hands.

"I get that you are furious, no, infuriated, but you have to calm your shits down. You're putting Caleb in danger," Crimson said.

"Kinuha ng Hue ang lahat ng akin, kukunin ko rin ang lahat sa kanya!"

Caleb appeared, perplexed as to why Han was crying, and he asked, "What's happening here?" Beside him were Silver and Austin.

"Pagbabayaran ng mga Hue ang pagpaslang sa pamilya ko!" he exclaimed, and Crimson halted him as he attempted to go to where Mr. Hue was.

Crimson forced Han to listen and refrain from making a scene that would put them all in danger. "Caleb talked to me, and we're going to follow your plans. It's actually a great plan to free us all, huwag na tayong humantong sa dahas, Han," Crimson said.

"Wala nang Han! At wala nang plano!" he exclaimed, inadvertently drawing the attention of the media and forcing him to storm out of the building. Fortunately, the Chairman is waiting for him outside in his car.

"Bakit niyo ako tinutulungan, Chairman?" Han asked the elderly.

"Call me Phthalo. From now on, I will be your legal guardian," the Chairman responded, confusing Han even more.

"Taylor?"

The Chairman chuckled a bit. "Phthalo Blue. And my grandson, Eton Blue, will be your brother. Now you choose your own name, whether it be Blue or Red."

"That doesn't make any sense, sir. Hindi niyo sinagot ang tanong ko. Bakit niyo ako tinutulungan?"

"I've spent years looking for you. Dr. Yale told me about your eye condition; he believes you are a Red, but he is unable to confirm it because you mentioned having a family." Han started to feel his head throbbing for every piece of information he heard from Phthalo.

Phthalo continued, "Your mother Ruby had the same eye condition as you. And I was with Hue when he killed your family. I hid you from him and made sure to take you in a safer place, but you're already gone when I returned."

Han was unable to control his emotions and exclaimed, "Bakit? Bakit hinayaan mo siyang kunin ang lahat ng meron ako?!"

The Chairman led Han into his mansion, where Eton was waiting for him with excitement. "It's part of the game, Theo. It has always been like that. But you're safe now. I will take care of you and Eton," the Chairman remarked.

Despite the disturbances throughout the celebration, Caleb and Crimson's engagement proceeded as planned. Pretending that it didn't hurt, Caleb gaslighted himself and said, "Maybe it's for everyone's own good." But he was aching so much inside. He's worried for Han. Knowing that his family killed his family, it pierces Caleb's heart, more so for Han.

After a few days, Mr. Hue made the decision to hold the wedding as soon as possible to avoid Crimson's family calling it off because of the ongoing problems in the Hue household.

"Have you heard? This weekend is the wedding," Crimson informed Caleb, who hadn't gotten out of bed in a few days. Caleb only nodded in response. "It's on the same day of Teo's final game that you promised to attend. Have you guys talked already?"

Unable to provide a response to Crimson's question, Caleb continued to stare at the ceiling. Before he departed, Crimson stated, "Okay, I'll just hand him our invitation."

Austin entered the room as soon as Crimson departed, avoiding his ex-boyfriend for the sake of his sanity. "Kuya, when was the last time you took a bath?" He asked. "Bangon na! I heard from Silver that Teo's back at the court na. He's playing again."

However, Caleb remained motionless, so Austin left the room, dismayed. A few moments later, Austin noticed Caleb's car engine had started and his bodyguards were chasing him. The sight of his brother fighting for his love again made Austin's lips curve forward.

Gray shouted, "Teo, bola!"

Han did return to their training, it was true. Aside from the couple of bodyguards encircling the court, Teo has been acting strangely recently, and Gray could see his changes.

"Teo! Mukhang gumagaling ka lalo maglaro," Gray noticed.

Silver chimed in, "Gamot?"

"Nakapag-take na, bespal," he responded. "Gray, ganito talaga kaming mga pogi," he joked.

After giving him a shove, Gray returned to his training, and Han followed Silver to the bleachers. "Par, sabi ko sayo 'di mo na 'ko kailangan bantayan pa. Okay na nga ako."

"Sus! Kilala kita mula ulo hanggang paa, Hate! Nagpapasaway ka na naman! Sabi ni Chairman at Dr. Yale wag ka masyado nagpapagod. Ikondi—"

"Ikondisyon ang sarili para sa operation ko this weekend," Han added, concluding Silver's statement. He said, "Alam ko na 'yan, par! Pero alam mo namang matagal ko na pinaghahandaan 'tong laro ko. Huli na 'to, pagbigyan mo na ako."

Silver pulled Han into a headlock, placing one fist atop Han's head. "Tigas ng ulo! Eh ano pa nga bang nandito ako at pinagtatakpan ka kay Chairman? Nako pag ikaw talaga sumakit ulit 'yang ulo mo, ipapatanggal ko 'yan!" Silver exclaimed.

While the two friends were having fun at the bleachers, a familiar figure emerged in front of them. "Caleb!" said Silver.

Han only gave Caleb a brief scowl before turning back to face the court. "Silver, paki sabi naman na bawal ang masasamang tao dito sa teriyoryo ko."

Caleb pleaded, "Han, please magusap tayo."

Silver was already divided between them when he spoke, "Silver paki sabi nga ayaw kong makipag-usap sa mga Hue." He can't select who to listen to because he is aware of how much each of them is suffering.

Caleb said, "Han, ikakasal na ako this weekend," as he collapsed to his knees and began to cry.

Han averted his eyes even further. He was able to control his tears as he said, "Silver, paalisin mo na. Sabihin mo wala na akong pakialam."

"Han, is this what you really want? Kasi kung sa'n ka masaya, do'n ka na. Palalayain na kita."

"Silver, sabihin mo 'wag nang umasang babalik. Punong-puno ako ng galit at sama ng loob. Hindi ko na kayang kumapit," Han said before he returned to the court.

"Sorry, Ssob," Silver said, assisting Caleb to stand.

"I'm really sorry, Silver. I've tried everything, God knows how, but this is the right thing to do now. I'm sorry for you and Crimson too. He loves you, Silver," Caleb said, wiping away his tears.

Han watched them as Silver gave Caleb a firm embrace. Gray yelled, "Teo! Bola!" but Han lost concentration and allowed the ball to slip. "Gagi, ano 'yon? Kanina lang ang galing mo ah?"

Han shook his head and returned his attention to himself. "Sorry, sorry!"

"I despise Hue. And until you're a Hue, I'll keep hatin' you."

To be continued...

ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ Author's notes:

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