Forever Agape [FS#1]

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What's that one thing you want to lose, Hell? From that second, that's what I want to ask. What exactly is it, let it escape your lips, and don't restrict yourself.

Dinama ko ang bawat patak na dumampi sa aking katawan, bumigat ang aking paghinga dahil sa iniisip. I found peace in every edge of this home, but seeing him slowly lose his, I can't even swallow that.

Charlotte Blancas, you're something. I don't know why my Mother considers you a friend because the last time I checked, she hates foul play. She bought his stepson's stocks on his Father's company, without thinking of the possibility that Hell Laurette might own the whole empire. Charlotte has something on her sleeves, she's working behind closed doors. 

The second I found out, or just even step on that line, you're out of the game you started. Ruin Hell Elizander Laurette and without any ounce of doubt, I'll ruin you. I'll drain myself for this one.

Tumingala ako at malamyos na hinagod ang buhok. Gustong gusto ng balat ang lamig ng tubig, metikuloso kong nilinis ang sarili at nang matapos ay nagbihis na. I immediately saw Hell sitting on the sofa when I went out. His eyes are on his macbook, his fingers are typing fastly.

Lumakad ako papunta sa kanya at huminto sa likod ng kanyang upuan, nanliit ang aking mata habang binabasa ang nasa screen ng kanyang macbook. Sandali itong tumigil at kinuha ang cellphone, inilagay niya iyon sa kanyang tainga at inipit gamit ang balikat.

"Hello," Bati nito sa kausap, ibinalik niya ang dalawang kamay sa harap ng laptop at muli pang nagtipa. The devil works hard, but Hell Laurette works harder. Kinuha ko ang phone niya, napatingin pa siya sa akin at sumenyas lang ako na ituloy ang ginagawa. Itinapat ko iyon sa kanyang bibig.

"Updates on my shares to The Laurette," He demanded. He rests his back as he reached for wrist as he sway me a little, he wants me in front of him. Ang isang kamay ko'y hawak niya, kinuha niya mula sa akin ang phone at hindi pa rin ako binitiwan.

Katahimikan ang lumukob sa aming dalawa habang ang tingin niya ay nasa labas. Kahel na ang langit, humahapon na ang mga ibon. Narinig ko ang paghugot niya ng malalim na hininga.

"The dividends from my stocks to the media outlet, we'll use that to buy a share on The Laurette. I'll meet some investors next year, let it make progress for a while."

If that happens, his stock on The Laurette will increase. I watched him as he continue, he screams power. No one will ever halt him from pursuing it.  Pagkatapos 'non ay katahimikan ulit, he's in an austere discussion with his accountant.

"From now on, we will not touch my stocks on CDVH. Let is stay there, I'm certain it will make headway over time... however I won't just stay still. The gain from the shares she bought, we'll use it to increase my stocks on CDVH. I'll earn double in less than a year. I'll take it back, I'm going to own her shares even before she realized that I can own it."

Seconds after that, he bid his farewell. Ibinaba niya ang phone, muling bumaling sa macbook at mukhang hindi na ako bibitiwan.

"You purposely let her bought it," He just smiled at me. "You're half of an asshole," Marahan niya akong hinila pababa, at napaupo ako sa kandungan niya.

Akmang tatayo ako ngunit mabilis niyang nahawakan ang aking baywang, ipinahinga ko ang braso sa kanyang balikat habang ang tingin namin ay nasa kanyang macbook.

"These are all nothing to me, but then, I can't let someone play us. Life's a theater and we need to play the role of a fool,"

"Mrs. Blancas really wants to take over," He nodded a little. Inihilig niya ang sarili sa akin at naramdaman ko ang paglapat ng labi niya sa balikat ko. "I'm mad because I don't know anything, or even a way to help you."