Peace of the Heart (Cacher Series #1)

Kabanata 3

Kabanata 3

Yes

"Oh, fuck. It's a good game!" Natatawang ani Eugene.

Napatingin naman ako kay Marcus na ngayon ay may katawagan na.

"She's with us... No, she's not like that... she's under us right now. Make sure the reporters are gone. Don't let them attack Alcaeus' girlfriend, he won't like it... yeah, good," He ended the call.

My eyes widened but I didn't say anything. He introduced himself earlier. Ganoon din ang kasama niyang lalaki, his name is Marcus while the other one is Eugene. Wala talaga sa balak nila ang bumalik pero napilitan para samahan ako. I told them that I can manage but they insisted so I gave up.

"Are you sure about this?" Marcus asked and I nodded. "Wearing that? I mean, he's a guy after all. Aren't you afraid of him?"

"Shh!" Pananaway ni Eugene at pinanlakihan pa si Marcus ng mata. "Alcaeus knows how to respect a girl, and her sleeping outfit is better, besides, girls can wear whatever they want. Men should stop being mesmerized about it."

"Dude, you are the one who loves to watch porn here. You are hypocrite," Marcus shot back sarcastically.

"Well, at least, I don't date someone who is clearly a minor and just for freaking sake! The girl is only fifteen years old! The fuck are you up to?! Do you wanna go to jail?"

"The fuck? I am in my right mind and I have no intention to date her!" Ilag naman ni Marcus. "We're just friends because no one is willing to be her friend, okay? Don't put any malice on that!"

"Dapat lang!"

I remained silent and waiting for the elevator to be open. As soon as it opened, we quickly went out of it and Eugene was walking like he won a bet. Marcus was quiet while I was just eyeing the corridor. Baka kasi mamaya may makakita na naman sa akin.

We continued walking, no one is talking and It's kinda akward. I'm just glad that they are not asking me what's my intention for coming here, or they already know about that? For sure they've seen the video! Or baka naroon sila no'ng nangyari 'yon! Tatanungin ko ba sila o hindi? No, that's embarrassing.

Silence. Hindi ko alam kung saan umiikot ang utak ko ngayon, parang anytime iiyak na lang ako sa harap nila. Hindi ko maintindihan, hinding-hindi ko talaga maiintindihan. Tuwing aayusin ko ang gusot, mas lalong gumugusot, pag wala naman akong ginawa mas lalo naman lalala. Parang kahit ano'ng gawin ko walang tama, parang kahit ano'ng piliin ko walang mangyayari.

Pero hindi ako mahina.

Hindi ako pinalaking mahina.

Hindi lahat ng problema dinaraan sa iyak.

Whatever the consequences might be then I'll accept it whole-heartedly. Kung saan man ako dalhin ng mga gagawin ko, tatanggapin ko. There is no room for pity, I can never pity myself, I never lose. I am high at all. I did not spend my time thinking about this just to fall for nothing.

Napatigil sila sa paglalakad kaya napatigil din ako. Tumingin sa akin si Eugene na may ngisi sa labi, napatingin ako ngayon kay Marcus na nagtatakang nakatingin ngayon kay Eugene.

"We're not yet there?" Nagtatakang sabi ni Marcus.

"I know. Ano'ng tingin mo sa akin? Bobo?" Eugene shot back. "And you," baling niya naman sa akin. "Stay there in the corner so that when I call your name you'll be out in the shadow! That would be a perfect effect!"

My jaw dropped. How childish he is!

"Ang dami mong arte!" Marcus hissed.

"So?" Eugene asked, annoyed with his sassy voice.