Freed's Playroom [R-18]

Play-VII

"Resistance leads to dead end..."

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One Touch

    "SIR," Freed was distracted while thoroughly fixing the chokers displayed on his rack upon Levi's call from the door.

    "Your dinner with Wushu Family is settled tonight," he reminded of the appointment for tonight. Despite of Freed's weekend he is yet to set out from his comfort zone and do responsibilities as an Eravido. He is sure that this dinner isn't just about business but also for matchmaking. It is needless to say, Analine from Wushu Family is quite interested with Freed ever since they were younger. Freed met this Asian beauty when they were fifteen years old and one year later, the girl confessed her feelings asked without any hesitation to be her boyfriend. But Freed's the kind of man who isn't into creating bonds with people. Friends, lovers even family don't exist in his heart because he knows such bonds would eventually lead to hatred, resorting to redemption and emotional unstable. Freed always maintains his rationality and his uprightness in life even so, he had to play in between responsibilities.

    "Do you think I should buy different choker? All I have is leather," hindi naman nakaimik si Levi nang iniba ni Freed ang usapan.

    "I shall change my vibrators, I should collect new ones," anito.

    "I'll search for preferred brands, Sir..."

    "I should prepare then..."

    The time for dinner came in hastily. When he came out of the car, he head straightly inside a classy Filipino cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance is like the traditional houses of Filipinos back in the spanish period.     May mga lalaking may hawak na instrumentong kumakanta ng kundiman. There are also a lot of people tonight, and Freed's aware of the act. Usually they'd go for VIP rooms if it's a business meeting but since both families are influential, they wanted to showcase to the public of their partnership...including the good relationship of the couples.

    "Freed!" napatayo si Kiana at tuwang-tuwang hinalikan sa pisngi si Freed.

    "Hi Mom, you look gorgeous," ngiting tinitigan din ni Freed si Kiana. Nihatid ni Freed si Kiana sa kanyang upuan at umupo na rin siya sa bakanteng upuan sa tabi ni Analine na kanina pa ay sinusundan siya ng tingin.

    He's used to these kinds of family play—acting like a happy beloved son is nothing to him. He's been doing that all these years. Habang tumatagal ay gumagaling na rin sa pag-a-akto ang kanyang mga magulang.

    "It's only been a few months since the last time I saw you, Freed but you're becoming more manlier than ever," napahangang napatingin si Chen Wushu sa kanya—ang head ng family na Wushu.

    "I agree. Alam kong stressed ka sa company n'yo but you don't look stressed at all," naghalakhakan pa si Kianna at si Mara—ang asawa ni Chen Wushu.

    "Long time no see, Freed..." malambing na saad ni Analine sa kanyang tabi sabay hawi ng buhok nito.

    "Yes. You look good, Analine. I heard you're training as the CEO now?" ngiting balik naman ni Freed sa kanya.

    "Yes, I hope I could consult you sometime about it," wika nito. Panay ang iwas naman ngayon ni Analine ng titig ngayong naka-focus si Freed sa kanya.

    Sa gilid ng mga mata ni Freed napapansin niya ang atensyon ng ibang tao. This is her parent's aim. Madalas hangaan ng publiko ang relasyon ng kanyang mga magulang dahil sa hindi natitinag daw na pagmamahalan nila. Anniversaries, birthdays and other family celebrations are similar to what they are having right now—all of it are mere act and for public showcase. Kunwari ay bibigyan ng kanyang daddy ng regalo o bulalak o 'di kaya ay susupresahin niya si Kianna ngunit pawang kasunduan lang ito at matapos ng pekeng kasiyahan nila ay mas masahol pa sa estranghero ang turing ng isa't-isa lalo na kay Freed.