Expect the Unexpected

Twenty-third Expectation

LEVI'S P.O.V:

"Welcome, bro." Bati sakin ni Bronx. Since alam naman na ni Laika na buhay ako, no need nang magtago. "It feels good to be back." Sabi ko. Since I just came back, may laban na agad kami mamaya. I'm not planning on taking the position of Perez's gang. I just feel like I wanna have a human punching bag tonight. I don't know kung nandun si Laika, but I hope so. I really wanna talk to her. "So, what's your plan?" agad akong napalingon kay River. "Wala. Never naman akong nagpaplano sa laban, diba?" I retorted. "No. I mean, kay Torres. I know you knew she's with Perez." I shrugged. "I'll back off." They all looked at me like I've grown two heads. "Bro, you waited for so long tas ganun lang?" Sabi naman ni Frost. "Oo nga! Anong katarantaduhan at katangahan yan, Levs?" Sabat naman ni Collin. Putangina. "Since when did, you guys, became a mother? Alam ko si Bronx ang mother figure dito ah!" I snapped. "Hoy!" sabi naman ni Bronx na kumukuha ng beer sa ref. Nagpaalam muna ako naiidlip ako pero umakyat na ako ng di hinihintay ang sagot nila. I let myself to oblivion pagkahigang-pagkahiga ko ng kama.

"You sure remember our deal, Levi? Natutuwa ako na di ka umurong sa usapan na palapitin ang loob ng anak ni Martin." George said. "Tonight, I'll let my son kill that little bitch of yours." I stiffened. No. Si G.S. ang makakalaban ni Laika? "You can't do that, George!" I answered. He looked at me and laughed. The vision vanished. I looked around but it was too dark. Suddenly, as if a spotlight was turned on and there I saw Laika being held by G.S. in the middle of the ring with a knife ready to slit her throat. She's bloody and not moving and also there are a lot of people around watching as if it was their most awaited part. I want to run to stop him but Axel was suddenly in front of me. "Why, Levi? Laika made a mistake loving you." He said and an ear-piercing scream filled the quiet atmosphere. It was Laika's scream. Right then and there, G.S. slit her throat. I screamed but no sound came out.

I woke with a jolt. "Putangina, pre. Buti naisipan mong gumising." Sabi ni Bronx. A bad dream. Same bad dream. It made me guilty. "Ayos ka na?" Tanong naman ni Collin. Tumango ako. I'm still trying to relax. "Good. Kasi nasa baba ung mahal mo." Sabi naman ni Frost. Mahal ko? Wait. My eyes widen when I realized who's downstairs. Laika. Napatakbo ako pababa only to see her waiting. "Laika." She turned to look at me. God, I missed those fierce eyes, soft lips that used to kiss my cheeks. Trust me on this; we never kissed lips to lips. I was kind of jealous when I heard from her that she was kissed by Perez. "Levi." She said and nodded. "Ahm. Anong ginagawa mo dito?" I asked. "I heard my laban kayo mamaya. And I wanted to talk to you." God, how I missed that voice. "Alone." Then, naalala ko ung mga kaibigan ko kaya I lead her out.

Once we're in the garden, agad nya akong hinarap. "I want a closure. Plus, alam ko na na tinakot ka ni George kaya ka napilitan na ligawan ako. And, I also want you to know that I already forgive you." She said. I smiled bitterly. Alam na pala nya. "I'm sorry, Laika." She nodded and hugged me. Jesus! I love having her in my arms. "I tried to be mad at you, but I can't. Disappointed? Yes. But definitely not mad. You're still my first love after all." Then she laughed and pulled away. "So, friends?" She nodded and kissed me. "I thought you still deserve that. Bye, Levi. I'm looking forward for your victory party later." She said then left. She kissed me on my lips. Holy moly! "Bro?" Napalingon ako and smiled. "Bro?" I replied. "Bro." sagot naman nila saken. I laughed at the budding bromance then said, "Bro." Putcha kinilabutan ako sa kabaliwan ng grupong to. "Tara na nga! Punyemas!" Sabi ni Bronx. And we head inside.