Kabanata 5

Jhonalyn's Point of View

"YOU CAN call me Mr. Virgin."

"You can call me Mr. Virgin."

Napahilot na lang ako sa aking sintido nang magising ako. Fuck! Bakit ba lagi ko siyang napapanaginipan? It's been three weeks simula nang may mangyari sa amin ng Virgin na stranger na iyon, tapos ngayon, walang araw na 'di ko siya napapanaginipan. Kulang na lang ay hindi ako matulog para di pumasok sa isip ko ang lalaking iyon.

Napabuntong-hininga ako. Tumayo ako at kinuha ang susi pati na rin ang coat ko bago ako lumabas ng opisina ko.

Ang hindi ko inaasahan ay ang makita ang baliw kong kaibigan na nakabusangot habang nakahalukipkip.

“Anong ginagawa mo dito? Bakit ka nakasimangot d'yan na parang iwan?” Walang ganang tanong ko kay Carlyn.

Halos lalabas na ata ang usok sa ilong n'ya.

"Kanina pa ako naghihintay dito! Pero hindi ka lumalabas! Katok rin ako ng katok pero walang sumasagot! Mage-earthquake na oh, pero hindi ka pa rin nagigising dyan! Anong klaseng tao ka? Tulog mantika!" Nagpupuyos ang mga mata niya sa inis.

I grinned when I saw what she was holding. "Thank you, bruha!" Masayang sabi ko matapos hiklatin mula sa kamay niya ang isang box ng buko pie.

"Ang sweet mo naman! Dinalhan mo pa talaga ako ng buko pie." I tried to soften my voice, but it came out sarcastic. I grimaced.

Tumawa naman ang baliw kong kaibigan. She immediately hinted my reaction. "Yan kasi! Alam mo namang di mo bagay maging sweet, trying hard ka pa!"

I glared at her. "Shut up, bruha!"

"Ayoko nga! Simula nung mawala mo iyang virginity mo three weeks ago, ay naging wierd ka na! Akala mo hindi ko napapansi–”

Mabilis pa sa pagpikit ng mga mata kong tinapalan ang nakakairita niyang bibig gamit ang palad ko. "Carlyn, I swear, if you don't shut your filthy mouth. Ipapakain ko sa'yo ang takong ng sapatos ko!" I hissed through gritted teeth. Abot saturn ang gigil ko sa kanya!

She was still laughing when I released her mouth.

I've often wondered why I ever told her the story of the night I lost my virginity.

Now Carlyn uses it whenever she wants to annoy me. And it always works because it genuinely makes me angry. Kung puwede nga lang e tanggalan ko sya ng anit! Kung ‘di ko lang kaibigan 'to, matagal ko na siyang itinapon sa dagat at ipinakain sa mga pating. I swear!

"Ang harsh mo naman! Ayoko ng takong! Gusto ko 'yung b****a na lang ni Kheir ang ipakain mo sa akin! Mas masarap 'yun!" Kumindat pa talaga ang bruha.

"Yuck! Gross! You're so disgusting!" I gave her a disgusting look.

She giggled like a high school girl daydreaming about her crush.

Napailing nalang ako. "Funny fact, hindi ko talaga maipaliwanag kung bakit ko sinabi sa iyo ang nangyari noong gabing 'yun. Wala akong maisip na dahilan."

She grinned sheepishly. Oh, how I wanted to wipe that demonic grin off her face!

"Kasi bestfriend mo ako?" Malambing nitong sabi. Gusto ko tuloy sapakin, 'tong bruha na 'to.

"Bestfriend? Talaga? May bestfriend bang halos ipagsigawan sa buong mundo ang pagkawala ng aking pagkabirhen?! Impakta ka rin pala, ano?!" Nanggigigil na talaga ako sa kanya.

She laughed. Inirapan ko lang siya.

"Kailangan kong umuwi mamaya sa bahay. Kailangan ko pang kausapin sina Dad," mahinang sambit ko. Kaagad nagbago ang timpla ng mukha ko pero mabilis kong itinago ang ekspresyon ko para hindi makahalata si Carlyn. Kilala ko ‘tong kaibigan ko, mahilig mang-asar pero alalang-alala siya sa akin.

Her smile fell. "Kailangan mo ba ng kasama? I'm willing." seryosong sabi niya.

I smirked to hide my true feelings.

No. She'd only get involved and worry more if she came along. And I don't want that. I want her smile to remain. Masyadong masayahin ang kaibigan kong ito para lang dalhin ko siya sa bahay namin na puno ng kademonyohan.

I need to go there to clarify my final decision with Tita and Dad. They're letting me handle my own business for now. I know their patience is limited. They're giving me time to think things through, that's why they're letting me be. But I have to face them now, to end this and clarify things the best way I can.

"It's not necessary. I'm sure Kheir will be waiting for you, too."

I looked at her with disgust as her cheeks flushed. Nangamatis ito at pulang-pula. "Ang landi mo talagang bruha ka!” I accused her.

She just laughed. "You'll be a flirt too if your lover is a flirt," she informed me.

"That's not an excuse," I said flatly.

"It's not an excuse. It's the truth," she challenged back.

'Me? I can't relate. I don't have a man.'

Gaya ng napag-usapan, pagkatapos naming kumain ni Carlyn umuwi siya. Idagdag pa na tumawag si Kheir sa kanya dahil hinahanap siya.

Carlyn has been with that man for quite a while now. And I'm seriously praying he takes care of her. Not just fuck her and toy with her. Kasi puputulin ko talaga ang hotdog ng lalaking 'yun! For real. No joke. Subukan niya lang lokohin ang bruhang kaibigan ko, malilintikan siya. Kahit mayaman 'yun, pepektusan ko yun! Anong tingin niya?

All my thoughts vanished the moment I stopped my car in front of our gate. I didn't need to peek outside my car window to show my face. The guard opened the gate without hesitation the moment they recognized my car.

I stomped on the accelerator when it opened wide. I immediately stopped the car once I parked it properly in front of the house.

I braced myself as I looked at the house. The hell hole. Here I am again.

A bitter smile curved my lips.

I'm back. Babalik na naman ako. At sasalubungin na naman ako ng mga matatalim na tingin ng mga magulang ko at ang mga masasamang salita nila sa akin.

Well, good thing I prepared myself. 'Really, Jana?' My mind countered. I just shrugged. Whatever.

As I got out of the car, I pause when I noticed a very luxurious car to my left. It's a dark sexy shade of gray. Obviously expensive. 'I wonder who owns this?’

Last time I checked, my family couldn't afford this kind of car.

I frowned. May bisita ba sila?

Questions filled my mind. Minsan lang naman may dumadaang bisita dito sa bahay.

Sa kalagitnaan ng pag-iisip ko, muli akong napabalik sa huwisyo nang makarinig ng tunog mula sa di kalayuan.

I quickly looked towards the source. And I was surprised by what I saw.

My lips parted, and I instinctively took a step back as I met his serious gaze. The face I always dream about. The face I will never forget. The face that sent shivers down my spine.

His dark eyes met mine. I gasped as he stepped closer. Hindi nito inaalis ang titig sa akin. I felt goosebumps run down my spine with the way he looks at me.

The memories I'd tried so hard to bury came flashing back in my mind like an endless wave. He's that guy. I am not mistaken. He really is Mr. Virgin.

His eyes darkened.

Damn it. I might be wrong about some things, but I'm definitely not wrong about this! He's the man who took my virginity. He's the one who made me feel lust and desire for the first time in my life.

Siya ang lalaking hinayaan kong pasukin ang minamahal kong kiffy!

Oh god! Please kill me now. Lupa, kainin mo 'ko, please!!

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