Chapter VI

"YOU JUST RELAX baby, Bruno is my mom's friend. He's so comfortable to work with. In fact, ever since, he took all the photos of us. He even took photos for Candy, Vogue and FHM magazines." panguuto pa ni Prim kay Jake habang inaayusan niya ito ng buhok.

She convinced Jake to pose for a famous sports men magazine. She even hired her personal photographer to do as they planned. At syempre dahil alam ni Jake para sa exposure niya rin ito, pumayag siya sa alok ni Prim.

"I'll relax baby. Just stay there." then nag-kiss pa sila sa lips.

Prim stepped away from half-naked body of Jake Carter that turned a pose near at the tree in an open field near at their school. Seemed weird with gayish photographer Bruno thought that Jake would be easy.

"Alright Jake, just relax. We can make this really easy." Bruno said. "Now smile for me Jake! Oh I love you, I love you." the outcry that shocked Jake, but he did and pose it according to what the photographer has said.

"Oh I love you Jake, now make me hate you! Make me hate you Jake!"

Jake did it without even know what to do but to obey as he told him. Prim's just biting her lips and tongue to hold the laugh. She just act seems normal and signed thumbs up to encourage Jake.

"Now, pout for me Jake! Wave your hands and pout for me!" utos pa ni Bruno na mukha talagang kapani-paniwala sa ginagawa.

Kinunan ni Prim ng pictures ang mga nangyayaring ginawa niya kay Jake at sinend sa group chat nilang apat. Tila na-excite naman sina Irma at Agnes sa nangyayari.

LOVELY's POV ~

Nandito kami ngayong apat sa isang Indie Film showing sa theater ng university.

Maya-maya pa, gaya ng inaasahan nila, dumarating na si Jake at may kasama na naman nga itong ibang babae. Another bombshell! Naupo sila sa lower seats at kami naman dito sa balcony.

Later after, biglang lumabas sa wide screen ang nakakagimbal na katawan ng fafa Jake Carter na ito. Medyo nakakalula ah?

Napansin din naming nag-usap sila nung kasama niyang girlaloo.

The next pictures to appear on the screen are like a campaign ad. And I quote,

"Just another pretty face?"

With matching pouty lips of him. Pft!

And the next picture goes on,

"Or another face of HIV Positive”

With matching poker face as he look upon. As what it exactly description.

I cannot help not to burst out laughing at the post. As well as the people here in the theater. Grabe!

Those pictures when it seems he had a photo shoot with Prim.

At hindi pa doon natatapos.

"Yes. I am positive.”

The picture as he turned to wave hands in the air. Laugh trip!

Halos mamatay kami katatawa sa mga nakita namin. Hindi ko na mapigilan ang halakhak ko. Hindi ko akalaing ganito ang kalalabasan ng plano nila.

Tapos napansin namin yung ka-date niyang babae na tumayo at tila diring-diri sa kanya habang nagmamadaling umalis.

"It was him!"

"Go see a doctor Jake!"

Cry of those who knew of him.

"That's not true!" depensa pa ni Jake.

"Booo!" Irma yelled at Jake then threw him a popcorn. We imitated her and other people here too. What we did on Jake made him leave the theater. Hahaha!

"You saw his face?! Hahahaha" halos hindi na makahinga si Agnes sa pagtawa.

"I know, I know. You're welcome girls!" halos gumulong naman na din si Prim sa katatawa sa kalokohan nila.

We continue to laugh out loud as of the top of our lungs. Unbelievable!

APPARENTLY, endless laughter until we got home as we went to put Jake on shame.

Pero hindi pala dun nagtatapos ang lahat. #WalangPoreber

I think I've learned something about this revenge plan.

Rule number one in this game of warfare - Never under estimate your opponent.

A few days after what happened to Jake, an HIV awareness campaign took place in the school. And hey! Hulaan mo? They made Jake Carter as their campaign ambassador. Tadah!

"Thank you for choosing me as your role model. I do not have that kind of illness - but still I am proud to represent those who have." he simultaneously increasing the grant a plaque of appreciation. Wow!

Lined side by side and we're just here in the far part of the event's ground during Jake at stage.

"Tell me this is not happening." hindi naman makapaniwala si Agnes sa nakikita.

"They give him an award for having a crab? That's awesome." Naaasiwa pang saad ni Irma.

Kahit ako hindi makapaniwala! Hiniya na namin siya pero nagkaroon pa siya ng award!

BUT that accident doesn't make them to stop revenging on Jake Carter.

"Hi girls." as mama greeted us upon arrival as she's carrying the grocery bags.

"Ms. Mendoza hey, how are you po?" Prim also greeted mama.

"Call me Mercy, we are not much different in age too." biro pa ni mama. "So girls, anong meron dyan?"

"Wala naman po, just destroying a man." pa-cool lang na sagot naman ni Irma habang naka-focus sa laptop niya.

"Oh? Really? What kind of man are you trying to destroy by the way? Can I see him?" curious namang tanong pa ni mama. Lagot! “Gwapo ah? In fairness.”

"Hmm, totally indestructible. We give him an HIV, they gave him an award." sagot naman ni Agnes sabay inom ng soda in can niya.

Seems confused that Mom looked at me as if waiting for me to comment.

"Ah Ma, joke lang yun. 'Kaw naman. Fake HIV." palusot ko naman. Pambihira Agnes!

Tiningnan ko pa silang tatlo isa-isa habang nasa magkakaibang pwesto dito sa kitchen at dining area namin.

"Ah Ma, I would set the groceries ah ."        

"Ah, okay. Okay, I get it." seems to have been to my mom gets to dismiss her. Sorry ma. "Just play nice girls." taking her can of soda in the same drink before she leave us here.

"Okay, your mom -- is so hot!" hindi makapaniwalang puri naman ni Prim pagkaalis ni mama. Well, totoo naman. Mukha siyang former bomba star.

“I know.”