After hours of traveling around the city, I found myself inside of St. Michael Memorial Place— lying on the ground, beside my Mom's grave.
This will be the last time that I'll be visiting this place, babalik na ako sa Agrianthropos bukas.
I will be moving there for good.
Kasabay ng paglipat ko doon at pagtira ay ang pagsisimula ng mga dapat kong gawin.
After visiting the resting place of my mom and sister and stayed there for u 5 hours. Nag-decide ako na magpakalma muna, umuwi ako sa bahay para matulog.
I need to, may pasok ako bukas. I need to be there at 6:00 a.m. sharp or else I will get fired.
How will the owner of Fiumara Scent get fired? Go ask my half-sis,the C.E.O herself.
I did sleep for approximately four hours, I woke up at exactly 5:00 a.m.
I just took a cup of coffee before taking a quick shower and finishing my daily routine in the morning before heading out.
On my way to park my car on my usual parking spot when I accidentally witness something odd. Actually, this scene was always been familiar. Dalawang beses ko na itong nasasaksihan, and this is the third time.
Hindi ko na puwedeng palampasin pa ito, sumosobra na ang damuhong to.
"Renan ano ba?! Ayaw ko nga sa'yo, hindi ka ba nakaka intindi. Kasal ako, may mga anak na ako." si Talitha, secretary ko.
"Talitha naman, alam mo naman na mahal na mahal kita. Isa pa, patay na si Alberto. Nandito ako , pakakasalan kita."
"Ayoko nga sa'yo! Hindi ka ba nakakaintidi!" bulalas ni Tali.
From my view here, batid kong bukod sa inis ay takot na rin ang lumulukob kay Talitha.
She's been avoiding this random fucker for about three months now. Ban na siya sa company ko for harassing and staling Tali pero nagawa pa rin niyang makapuslit sa basement.
Plano ko sanang undayan ng saksak ang lalaki mula sa likod pero nabago ang iniisip ko nang simulan niyang sexually i-harass at tangkaing rape-in ang pobreng babae.
Hindi ko lang siya sasaksakin. He leave me with no choice.
"Wala na talagang pagsidlan ang libog ng gagong 'to. Just wait and see, may kalalagyan ka." bulong ko sa sarili bago ako bumusina. "Get out of my way!" sigaw ko saka ako bumusina muli. "Fucker!"
Tagumpay naman ang ginawa ko, tumigil siya sa pangha-harass kay Tali saka ako hinarap.
"Hoy! Putangina mo! Bumaba ka riyan!" sigaw niya nang humarap siya sa direksyon kung nasaan ang pwesto ko. "Gago ka ha!"
"Gago ka rin," bulong kong muli. Mula sa attache case ko ay kinuha ko ang caliber 45 ko na baril saka ito nilagyan ng bala at ikinasa.
"Hoy! Hoy demonyo! Bumaba ka riyan!" bulyaw pa niya. Hindi pa nakuntento sa pagsigaw, hinampas niya pa ang unahan ng sasakyan ko.
Fine, I won't make you hopeless. Bababain kita at bubutasan ko 'yang ulo mong walang laman.
Una kong binaba ang bintana ng kotse bago pa man siya makalapit ay pinaputukan ko na agad siya sa bandang paa. Malas niya dahil mali amg pagkakatansya ko at sa tuhod lang siya tinamaan.
"Ahh!!!" atungal niya ng sigaw matapos mapalupasay sa lupa.
"S-Sir..." ani nanginginig na si Talitha.
"You okay?" tanong ko pa nang bumaba ako.
"O-Opo..." tears brushes on her eyes as she manage to compose herself.
"Don't be afraid, akong bahala sa'yo. Itong lalaking 'to," wika ko sabay turo sa nakalupasay na demonyo. "May kalalagyan siya sa akin."
"S-Salamat po sir, s-salamat po." She was about to cry.
"Shush! Don't cry, don't even shed a tear. Now, I want you to call Carding and the gang. I'll met you on the secret room. Do you copy?"
"O-Opo sir," tugon ni Tali.
"Sir! Sir! May narinig kaming putok ng baril!" si Mang Oscar, security guard ng Fiu Scent.
Matanda na kaya siguro hindi niya namalayan na may pumasok na demonyo sa kumpanya ko. I'll spare him— them, also Mang Delfin.
"Mang Oscar, Mang Delfin pakiligpit ang kalat na 'to." utos ko habang nagbubukas ako ng pinto ng kotse.
"Ikaw na naman!" sambit ni Mang Delfin. "Pinaalis na kita ah! Napakakulit mong bata ka."
"Ikukulong na ba natin, sir? Napakakulit nitong lalaking 'to e." tanong ni Mang Oscar.
"No, bring him in my dungeon. Doon kami magtutuos." tugon ko bago ko padaskol na isara ang sasakyan.
Ang aga-aga, kademonyohan agad ang nasaksihan ko. Hindi pa ako nakakapagdalamhati ng maayos, dinemonyo agad ako nitong si Renan.
I'm really anxious right now at sa palagay ko walang gamot ang makakapagpagaling sa akin.
Ganito na lang, dito ko na lang ibubuhos. I'll make my own personal way of easing my anxiety away.
Life is really hard not until I shrugged it off my head and forgetting it by paying someone to torture someone, while a random filthy girl that I just met in the club is giving me some head while watching the death of this fucker.
I've receive a news from last month that there's a guy who's roaming around the place.
He is my secretary's so called "secret admirer" but he is not as sweet as the candy that I stole from the pantry.
He's a creep.
A fucking creep.
He's no longer a secret admirer, ilang beses ko na siyang nahuhuli na hina-harass si Tali.
Walang magagawa ang batas, he's the fucking grandson of the fucking barangay chairman.
Connections, an easy way for thay aashole to be free.
I really don't care about his father's position or whatsoever, I am Satan and it's time for me to make a move.
My employee is my second half, Talitha is not just my secretary. She's a woman, a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother of three.
"Puwede na ba 'to boss?" tanong ni Carding, isa sa mga inutusan kong bumalat sa lalaking 'yon. "Wala na yatang buhay to e."
"Boring, " singhal ko. Maigi kong tinitigan ang katawan ng demonyo. He's still breathing. "Humihinga pa 'yan, continue!"
"M-Maawa ka po, s-sir." He begged. "H-Hindi ko na po kaya."
"O tapos?" I said boredly.
"Grayson, chill ka lang. Hayaan mo na siya, let's just continue our business." Malanding sambit ni Angelia saka muling bumalik sa pagdila ng kargado ko. "Hmmm..." halinghing pa niya.
"God..." mahinang ungol ko nang muli kong maramdaman ang mainit niyang dila sa ulo ng kargado ko.
Sex, money, and drugs.
Tatlong bagay na iniikutan ngayon ng mundo ko, bonus nalang kung may tangang tao akong babawian ng buhay gaya ng ginawa ng mga walang pusong tao na naging dahilan kung bakit ako nanging ganito.
They totally push that soft Grayson to be evil.
"Anong plano mo sa buhay mo, Grayson?" ani kararating lang na si Lucille. "Ganito ka na lang ba? Wala ka nang direksyon ah."
I'm at home, umuwi ako para maligo right after i-despose ang katawan ng maligno at makapagpainit ang katawan sa pamamagitan ng katawan ni Angelia.
Nearly satisfied but not satisfied enough.
"What do you wa— Ah!" reklamo ko nang hampasin niya ako ng bagong bili niyang gucci bag. "What's wrong with you?"
"What's wrong with me? Talaga ba, Gray?" Muli ay hinampas niya sa akin ang bag. "Ako talaga ang kailangan mong tanungin? Why don't you ask your whole damn self? What is wrong with you? Pumatay ka na naman daw!"
"Who told you? Si Nate?" sambit ko matapos ay sumimsim ako mula sa kopita ng tsaa. "What will you do if I said yes? Mabubuhay mo ba sila?"
"Sila?" Namilog ang kaniyang mga mata."That means more than one."
"Tapos?" aniko matapo ay nag-slice ako ng cake. "Want some chocolate cake?"
"Grayson, tao ka pa ba? Paano mo nagagawa na umupo diyan habang kumakain matapos mong kumitil ng buhay ng mga tao?" bulalas niya.
"Why don't you ask your own grandfather? Pinatay niya ang Mama ko at kapatid ko, Lucille baka lang nakakalimutan mo." tumayo ako mila sa sofa saka namulsa. "Blame them, hindi ko kasalanan na naging ganito ako."
"Gray...." she murmured.
"What?" I said coldly.
"This isn't you anymore...."
GRAYSONI never thought I'd find myself in a situation like this, sprawled out on a plush bed in a room, surrounded by the subtle scent of roses and scented candle. Jessica's lips are warm against mine, and her fingers trace lazy patterns on my back. The echoes of our recent vows still linger in the air. Sa wakas, kasal na kaming dalawa ni Jessica. She is finally my Mrs. Fiumara.As I deepen the kiss, I can feel the weight of the gold band on my finger, a constant reminder that I am now entertwine with my best friend, now my wife's life."Gray," sambit ni Jessica nang tumigil siya sa paghalik sa mga labi ko. "Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na kasal na tayo."I meet her gaze, "Believe it, Jess," I reply in a low tone. "We made it happen."Her fingers play with the buttons of my shirt as she smiles, the warmth reaching her eyes. "I never imagined a life like this, with a mafia guy as my husband."I gave her a half smile. "Well, believe it, Jess. We're in this together now."She leans
GRAYSON"Listen up, gentlemen," sambit ko para kuhanin ang atensyon ng mga tauhan ko. "We've got a new set of merchandise for our esteemed clients. Mr. Wong, Mr. Lee, Mr. Melendes, each order 200 bottles of the latest. Mr. Chu, wants 700 bottles, and Mr. Monreal, an impressive 1,500 bottles. They want it delivered ASAP. Zamir, I'll assigned you to lead the task immediately. Irwin, Dave, Teng, Tim, Arthur, Stef, and Maicu, you handle the bulk orders. Aldi, take care of logistics. The rest of you," I gestured towards those unnamed associates, "make sure every detail is impeccable.""Yes boss!" sabay-sabay nilang sabi."Great," aniko. "I expect all of you to do the job, discreetly." Tumalikod na ako para umalis ngunit nang alis na sana ako ay naulanigan ko ang mga yabag na tila nakasunod sa akin.Nang humarap ako ay si Zamir ang nasa likod ko, iniaabot niya sa akin ang kanyang cellphone. "It's Mr. Jellal Fitzgerald from FG Enterprises, boss. Says it's urgent."I nodded as I get the phone
GRAYSONTinapos ko lang ang isang linggong burol at libing ni Yuri para walang masabi sa akin ang pamilya ko. Sinubukan ko naman na pagluksaan ang kapatid ko, sadyanh hindi ko lang talaga maramdaman na kaluksa-luksa siya. Nasusuklam ako sa ginawa niya, her reason is not justifiable. Surrounded by the whispers of mourning, I couldn't muster an ounce of emotion. No sadness, no remorse. Just emptiness. Yuri's burial was done— swift, like a chapter closed in a book I never wanted to read. Naroon ako, oo, pero hindi para makiramay kung'di para kamuhian siya kahit na bangkay na siya, and sooner ay madedecompose na tulad sa ginawa niya sa mama ko at kay Grace. Ni hindi ko matignan ang walang buhay niyang katawan.She deserves it.Buhay ang kinuha niya kaya buhay niya rin ang siningil ko. Killing my sister was just business, a harsh reality I had accepted. The numbness had become a loyal companion, shielding me from the ghosts of my past. The Fœdus affiliation demanded a certain indiffere
GRAY The chapel's air felt heavy as Jessica and I walked in, eyes shifting towards the mournful gathering. My family, Señora Diana sat solemnly, Enrico with his wife and kids, Angela beside her secretary Chami, and my niece and nephew, Luigi and Nashi. But Melody, Yuri's daughter, was kneeling by the coffin, tears streaming down her face. Depite of it, I feel nothing. "Sit down, Jess," I whispered, guiding her to a seat. Behind Señora Diana and Angela. I took my place beside her, eyes scanning the room. Yuri's betrayal echoed in my mind; the pain, the anger. But today, I wore the mask of grief, concealing the truth that only I and Jessica shared. "Gray," sambit ni Señora Dianan nang lingonin niya ako. "Wala na ang ate mo." "Opo, señora," tipid kong wika. "Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ni Marco 'yon kay Yuri," saad ni Enrico. "Napakasama niyang tao, ipinagkatiwalaan natin siya tapos ganito lang ang isusukli niya." "Enrico, puwede bang manahimik ka na? Marco is already in jail, l
GRAYThe chapel's air felt heavy as Jessica and I walked in, eyes shifting towards the mournful gathering. My family, Señora Diana sat solemnly, Enrico with his wife and kids, Angela beside her secretary Chami, and my niece and nephew, Luigi and Nashi. But Melody, Yuri's daughter, was kneeling by the coffin, tears streaming down her face. Depite of it, I feel nothing."Sit down, Jess," I whispered, guiding her to a seat. Behind Señora Diana and Angela.I took my place beside her, eyes scanning the room. Yuri's betrayal echoed in my mind; the pain, the anger. But today, I wore the mask of grief, concealing the truth that only I and Jessica shared."Gray," sambit ni Señora Dianan nang lingonin niya ako. "Wala na ang ate mo.""Opo, señora," tipid kong wika. "Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ni Marco 'yon kay Yuri," saad ni Enrico. "Napakasama niyang tao, ipinagkatiwalaan natin siya tapos ganito lang ang isusukli niya.""Enrico, puwede bang manahimik ka na? Marco is already in jail, let the
JESSICA Halos gabi na, wala nang araw sa langit, madilim na ang paligid pero si Gray... hanggang ngayon ay wala pa. Hindi ko maalis sa akin ang mag-alala. kung nadaan na ba siya at kung ano na ba ang ginagawa niya. Ilang beses ko na siyang sinusubukan na tawagan o i-message pero wala, wala siyang sagot. "Jessica, my dear," si Señora Diana, lumapit siya sa akin, may dala siyang isang basong gatas. "Kanina pa kita hinahanap sa loob, nandito ka lang pala. Anong ginagawa mo rito? Bakit nasa labas ka, hija?""Hinhintay ko lang po si Gray," sagot ko. "Hija, napakalamig dito sa labas. You and the baby should be inside," nag-aalalang sambit niya."I just wanted some fresh air," aniko. Naramdaman ko ang pangingilid ng luha ko sa hindi ko malaman na dahilan. "Is everything alright, Jessica?" she inquired, as settled into the chair next to mine, I glanced at the mansion, as if searching for answers among its ornate details. "I don't know, Something feels off..." "Gray us a busy man, J