That's What They Told Me

Epilogue (1 of 2)

Due to an unexpected turn of events and health conditions, I needed to cut the Epilogue into two parts so I could curtail the long wait for you, guys. Thank you for your patience, support, and messages!

To all the participants of #TWTTMfinale, I'm so grateful for your efforts! Sa iba, hindi pa huli ang lahat para sumali! Anyway, enjoy reading! Here we go. ~ sennsei, xx.
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Epilogue (1 of 2)

  
"Dibs on the girl, man."

Malayo pa lang pagkatapos kong siguraduhing nakapasok na sa mansiyon ang batang babae, nagpantig agad ang tenga ko sa bungad ng kaibigan.

Fablo lifted his glass while leaning on the post lazily. He saw the entire thing from the distance, me scolding the little girl to go back to her room. I knew he was watching us.

Umismid na lang ako at nagpatuloy sa paglalakad.

"Stay away from the little girl," I warned when I got closer to him.

He laughed cockily. Akala ata'y nakikipagbiruan ako.

"Oh, man. Little girl my ass! Did you see her? Dude, she's a lady! A very fine lady. I haven't seen any woman that shy and reserved. Only her, man!" He chortled like a horse. "I'll make her scream like an actual woman, you'll see."

He grinned smugly as he played with his glass, like he's already plotting his plans inside his insignificant skull.

By that, I tasted an iron-like flavor in my gums as I gritted my teeth. Parang konti na lang ay magdidilim na ata ang paningin ko. Kung hindi ko lang kaibigan ito, baka kanina pa 'to pinaglalamayan.

For the love of God, we're talking about a minor girl! I was never in favor of any kind of child abuse and molestation that's why his corrupted intents were damn pissing me off.

I sneered to myself. Bigla ka atang naging makatao. Really, asshole? Iyon lang ba talaga ang ikinagagalit mo?

Fablo was about to go in first when I tapped his shoulder and threw him a resolute glare.

"Try touching her one more time, kamumuhian mo ang araw na nakilala mo ako," I scoffed menacingly before walking past him.

I heard his horselaugh and it only confirmed how intoxicated he was.

Bumalik kami sa loob. Nagkakatuwaan pa rin ang mga kaibigan, walang ideya sa nangyaring sagutan sa pagitan namin ni Fablo pero lumipas pa ang ilang oras, nakainom man pero alam kong nanatili ang talim ng tingin ko rito.

"This is suprising! You're drinking more than usual, babe. What's kicking?"

Iniwas ko ang tingin sa bagsak nang kaibigan at bumaling kay Alliyah.

I shook my head nonchalantly. Wala sa sarili kong inabot ang sariling baso at tinitigan iyon habang nakatuon sa tuhod ang siko.

"Why not? It's my day after all."

Damn.

Kunot-noo akong tumingala at pumikit saglit. Paos na ako. I feel a bit dizzy, too. We should wrap this up before my absurd drinking behavior kicks off.

Alliyah clapped her hands amusedly before standing up, capturing the attention of everyone.

God. This is a mess.

Sumandal ako at pinikit na lang ulit ang mga mata para pakalmahin ang sarili. For an unknown reason, my head's pretty crowded since a while ago. I often caught myself glowering at Fablo, too, even if he's long drifted off. Para bang katapusan na ng mundo kapag nalingat lang ako at nawala siya bigla.