DARK GANG

Chapter 151: PLANNED

[PLANNED]

EUNICE'S P. O. V

Everyone was already preparing. My heart was pounding so fast, parang drumbeat na inside my chest. Also, my hands were cold. I was nervous, yes, but deep down, I believe... makaka-survive kami tonight, and we will finish our mission.

"Eunice?"

I turned to the voice, and when I saw him, my eyes stayed longer than they should have. Then, without thinking, I pulled him into a tight hug. Hindi naman dapat ma-shy, kasi all of them already knew na we are so in love with each other pa rin. My chest tightened, and I whispered softly, "After this... I'll tell you something... about us."

Us? We are nothing pa, ah? But at the same time, parang meron na rin. I don't even know anymore. Basta, it feels like may something naman talaga between us, eh. Kahit nga si Luna na manhid, ramdam. 'Yung others pa kaya na if not assuming, malakas lang talaga pakiramdam.

"H-huh?"

I let go, trying to smile kahit shaky. "Let's just... survive this night together, please?"

"You don't need to rush this, Eunice."

Hala, he got me? For real?

"No, no, no." I shook my head. "I realized that I still love you. And I know you still love me, even before pa naman. It's just that bitch, and your feelings for her dati, got in the way. Pero di ba you said... Ako na now? Me lang?" I asked.

Ugh! My voice seemed like I was nagkakawawa...? Nagmakakaawa? Argh, begging! It seemed like I was begging!

"Yes, yes. Ikaw lang. No one else. I'm sure, baby." He held my hand and kissed it gently with closed eyes, tears falling down. "Thank you for giving me another chance."

"Then let's survive this night, okay?" My voice cracked as tears fell.

He cupped my face carefully, wiping my tears with his thumbs. "We will, baby. Everyone will. I promise, I'll protect you."

"Protect yourself, too."

"Of course. I can't let anyone else have you. Besides—" he brushed my hair gently, voice serious, "—we still have to raise kids together if you like."

"Hoy! Grabe ka naman!" Vincent cut in, naiinis ang itsura niya. "You ruined the moment! Anak agad? Ang bata mo pa!"

"What?! Hindi ko sinabing ngayon! Ikaw talaga, OA ka! Nagdidikit ka pa sa best friend mo, sige!" Wolf threw punches at Vincent.

"Don't mind them, Eunice," Deth said calmly, glancing around at everyone. "We'll be fine. We'll protect each other till the end. I know you're all worried but there's a way for us to win this."

"Ano 'yon, Deth?"

"We attack when they're tired, when their numbers are down, and their resources are drained. Maghihintay tayo ng right timing."

"Since others will target them too, hahayaan natin silang sila-sila muna ang magkagulo," Storm added. "And when we feel like we have the chance... that's when we attack."

"That way, we save our energy and use it at the perfect moment," Chaos explained.

"Oh, tama na! Tikman niyo itong chocolate pancake ko!" Sander suddenly appeared, carrying a plate proudly.

"Hoy, hindi 'yan chocolate, sunog 'yan!" Vincent complained right away.

"Hindi, ah! Chocolate talaga 'yan! Slightly overcooked lang!" Sander defended himself, running over like a child to Gab. "Gab! Gab! Try this, masarap!"