-(AGATHE VERDANIO POV)-
-Verdanio Residences-"Alright, I will be there in a few minutes. Thank you." Saad ko bago ibaba ang tawag.Hindi ko alam kung bakit sila napatawag. I was busy at my study all morning doing paperworks when the Francisco household called, saying it was an important matter to talk about. Hopefully, he isn't backing out but I'm kinda getting the guts that he is. For a guy like Gelal, he doesn't take others seriously and just be a jerk for the whole time being.Let's just hope he won't be a jerk to my daughter. Or else I'll have his balls cut out.Paglabas ko ng study, I looked around to find Lezalel but he was nowhere to be found. Magpapa-sama sana ako na pumunta ruon kaya ko ito hinahanap."Mahasiah!" I yelled from the second floor I was in.Ngunit wala akong nakuhang sagot. I asked a maid na dumaan sa harap ko kung nasaan si Lez but she said she doesn't know kung kaya't hinayaan ko na ito. Napag isipan ko na pumunta sa kwarto nito kaya't nagtungo ako ruon. Ngunit nang makatayo ako sa harap ng bedroom door nito, I was hearing moans.Moans of both men and women.I listened to them as I press my ear against the door. Hoping it was Lez and his girlfriend or some sort."Oh Lez... faster love." The woman moaned. 'Isn't that Seraphina's voice?'"I'm cumming love, just hold on a little longer." I could tell that was him because she called his name.'Do they have a relationship?'I remained quiet in front of his bedroom door, seeing my youngest son King getting out of his bedroom. I placed my index finger to my lips to gesture to him to be quiet. Luckily, sumunod naman ito at tahimik na tumungo downstairs.Nagpatuloy akong makinig hanggang sa may marinig akong d*****g sa loob. Probably they reached their end.I knocked three times bago pumasok ruon.But as soon as I opened the door, I saw Seraphina on his lap. Riding him on his cock full of pleasure like they didn't hear the knocks on the door.My eyes couldn't believe what they just saw. Halos hindi na ako makapagsalita nang makita kong halikan niya si Lez sa labi. "Mahasiah Lezalel Verdanio, what the fuck are you two doing!?" I screeched, diverting their attention to me.Napalingon sa akin ang mga ito and saw how their eyes widened in shock. They quickly covered themselves with the blanket as soon as Sera removed herself on his lap."Dad, don't you know how to knock?" Lez asked bravely, his brows slightly furrowed.Ngunit kahit ganoon ay nakikita kong kinakabahan ito. "So, ako pa ang may kasalanan? You barely even fucking heard the knocks that I did." I answered solemnly, my nose fuming."Wait what are you even-" Naputol na ang sasabihin nito nang sumabat ako."You two meet me in my fucking office. Right now." I ordered, my eyes narrowed.Turning my back on them, I slammed the door shut as I walk back into my study. -(MAHASIAH LEZALEL VERDANIO POV)-I was shocked when dad was in the front door. Hindi ko rin alam kung bakit at paano niya nabuksan ang pinto ngunit alam ko ay ni-lock ko iyon.Imbis na hindi kami mahuli nito ay nahuli kami. I should've fucking double checked it before claiming her.Lumingon ako kay Sera who has tears in her eyes as she hid behind me, her gorgeous body covered with a blanket."You didn't lock the door?" She asked worringly as she held my arm."I forgot to double check it." I answered as I covered my face with my palms.I didn't even know na nasa bahay siya. We were busy in the bedroom all morning kaya hindi ko namalayan na nasa bahay pala ito."What do you mean you forgot to double check it?" She asked again, her brows slightly furrowed as tears fell down her cheek."Don't ask anymore questions and get dressed. Baka sumugod pa ulit yun dito at ipatapon na tayo." Sagot ko nang tumayo ako para kuhanin ang damit na suot ko kanina.Nang matapos ako magbihis, I went outside at hindi na hinintay pa si Sera na lumabas ruon. Tumungo na ako sa study ni Dad without her dahil alam kong siya ang pupuntiryahin nito.Habang papalapit, I could hear things getting smashed. Sabi ko na nga ba magwawala to pag nalaman niya.I knocked on the door three times before the sounds stopped, opening it just to see him in his dishevelled state. His hair dishevelled, room full of broken glass, books and torned papers scattered across the room, his swivel chair and desk flipped upside down and his shirt almost tore apart.Dad having an anger issue had us fearing for our lives whenever he did get mad. So as much as possible, ayaw namin siyang magalit.But I just made him mad. So, best of luck to myself.I looked at him as he caught his breath, his body leaning on the cabinet as he covered his face with his hands."Dad, I can explain." I started, closing the door behind me.Lumingon ito sa akin at inayos ang kanyang tayo, his eyes burning with fire as he looked at me. "Don't fucking call me dad! I don't have a son who fucks his own sister!" He screeched, his expression unchanged."She is not my sister, Dad!" I screeched back. "I am your adoptive son and she is your step daughter from another woman! How can-" Naputol ang sasabihin ko nang sumabat ito."Both of you are carrying my fucking surname so I considered you as my own! Kaya wag mong sasabihin sa akin na hindi ko kayo anak dahil kahit kailan, tinuring ko kayo bilang parte ng pamilyang ito!" He shouted, pointing his finger at me."Kahit na dalhin namin ang apilyido mo, it still won't change the fact na hindi mo kami tunay na anak!" I shouted back, my jaw clenched."Hindi ko nga kayo tunay na anak, but both of you are legally and rightfully mine! Incest ang ginagawa ninyo!" Sigaw nito muli bago ibalibag ang libro sa direksyon ko.Nakailag ako ruon at wala nang ibang pumapalibot sa isip at puso ko kundi galit lamang."Masasabi mo lang na tunay mo kaming anak dahil sa papel na iyon. But the truth is, we were never yours. Si Emy lang ang tunay mong anak dito pati sina King. Kaya hindi mo rin ako masisisi-" Naputol muli ang aking sasabihin nang sumagot ito."So, you fucking consider yourselves as an outcast to this goddamn family? Is that what you are trying to say? Na kaya mo k********t ang ate mo because you consider yourselves like that?" He asked solemnly, his eyes narrowed."We were always an outcast. We never felt the love that you give to the four. Hindi niyo kami kino-consider as a part of this family tapos ngayon, you're going to ask me kung yun ang pinupunto ko?" I proclaimed, looking away from his gaze as the tension in the air was thickening."When did this fucking started?" He asked, which caused me to look at him."Since highschool." I plainly answered, my hands slowly turning into fists.Pinanood ko itong hilutin niya ng kanyang noo before running his hand through his hair."And you fucked her right there and then?" He asked, his eyebrows furrowed."Not until we graduated college." Sagot ko, my expression is solemn."I don't tolerate incest to this family. Now, if your mother hears about this, she will be at the end of the universe. Now as much as possible I want you to end your sexual infatuations and stay away from Sera from this day forward." Sagot nito which caused me to chuckle in disbelief."Mother? You said so yourself a long time ago that I don't have a mother. Why're you saying that now?" I asked, my one eyebrow raised."Ah ganun? Sige, I can make you feel na hindi ka talaga belong sa pamilyang ito. Simula ngayon, you and that whore of a sister of yours will leave this residence. Wala kayong mapapakinabangan sa lahat ng ibinigay ko sa inyo except for the clothes that you bought with your own money." Sagot nito, his expression was calm but deep inside he's mad."So itatakwil mo kami? Just for this fucking issue?" I asked, disbelief was laced in my words."Kung ayaw mong umalis rito, tigilan mo ang kahibangan mo para sa babaeng yun. Simple as that." Sagot nito, his one eyebrow raised."Dad, you can't just fucking make me stay away from her. I love her, you know what it feels like to lose someone you love." Sagot ko pabalik, my brows furrowed."Kung sisirain niyo ang reputasyon ng mga Verdanio, malawak ang pinto at libreng libre kayong umalis ng babae mo. Pero sa oras na lumabas kayo ng pinto, wag na wag niyo kong tawagin na ama niyo at hinding hindi ko kayo tuturingin bilang mga anak ko. I can make you feel like you're an outcast and I can ruin your own reputation once you fucking get out the main door." He denoted, leaving me in his office and slamming the door behind him as he got out.What have I done?-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)-~᯽~~Seven months later~"Kaj, can you help me?" She asked, causing me to sit up from the sofa I was lying on."What’s wrong?" Tanong ko, seeing her lifting a basket of dirty clothes.It has been seven months since we flew back, and I’m still not used to it when she’s around the house, lalo na kung ako parati ang tinatawag niya upang may tumulong rito.“Bakit ba ako ang parating tinatawag mo? Nandiyan ang asawa mo ah.” Saad ko at saka kinuha ang laundry basket sa kanya.“Wala siya, nasa trabaho. And besides, wala namang ibang-” Naputol ang kanyang sasabihin nang sumagot ako.”“Jes, may yaya dito sa bahay. Pwede mo silang utusan na maglaba.” Giit ko bago siya talikuran upang dalhin ang maruruming damit sa laundry room.Kahit nagsasalita pa ito ay hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, her voice makes my eardrums hurt.As I walked through the hallway, nakasalubong ko si Axzie, at bakas sa kanyang ekspresyon ang pagtataka.“Bat ka may dalang ganyan?” She asked curiously
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)--ᄒᴥᄒ-“Hi, love… dito ka pala nakalibing…” Giit ko nang makaupo na ako sa harap ng puntod nito.Habang kami ay gumagala ni Jace ay nasabi nito kung saan nakalibing ang asawa ko, and luckily dinala ako nito ruon.Tears welled up in my eyes once more as I stared at his tombstone, the regret and grief was still within me and I can’t help but cry once more.“Ang daya mo, love. Sabi mo sabay tayong mawawala dito sa mundo, pero bakit ka nauna?” I whispered as I touched his carved name on the stone.“Hey, Lal.” Wika ni Jace as he sat beside me. “I did what you told me to do… please guide her as she heals…” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Always..” I whispered. “Please, magpakita ka sakin kahit sa panaginip lang..” I whispered once more before standing up, quickly walking away because the pain and grief was too much to bear.“Emy, wait!” Sigaw pa ni Jace.Ngunit hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, mas nangingibabaw ang sakit at lungkot sa sistema ko nga
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~“Dean, bili tayo ganun oh.” Wika ko habang tinuturo ang cotton candy stand.Kasalukuyan kaming nasa carnival, at kakatapos lang namin mag-cinema at nagutom kami dahil dun.“Anong gusto mo?” Tanong nito bago ako bigyan ng corndog.“Gusto ko ng cotton candy.” Sagot ko nang kunin ko ang binibigay nito.“Sige, bili ka. Hintayin kita dito.” Saad nito na ikinangiti ko.Dali dali akong nagtungo sa cotton candy stand at bumili ng dalawa, thinking if he also wants one. Nang makabili ako ay bumalik ako kung nasaan si Dean, giving him the cotton candy that I bought.“Gusto mong magrides?” Tanong nito bago kumain sa kanyang corndog.“Sure, anong rides ba ang gusto mo?” Tanong ko naman pabalik.“Vikings.” Sagot niya. “Ubusin mo na yan para makasakay na tayo.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“V-Vikings?” Tanong ko muli na may bahid ng kaba.“Oo, ayaw mo ba?” Giit nito.“Takot ako sa heights, nalulula ako.” Ani ko bago tumingin sa malaking ferris wheel na
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~Nang makarating ako sa bahay, nakita ko si Dean na naghihintay sa gilid ng kanyang kotse, wondering why he’s here.“Dean, what are you doing here?” I asked as soon as I exited my car.“Hi, Emy. Can we talk?” He asked with a small smile on his face.“I can’t-” Naputol ang aking sasabihin nang sumagot ito.“Please.” He pleaded, reaching for my hand before holding it tightly.I sighed. “Fine, ano yun?” Tanong ko naman.“I want to talk about last night.” He started. “I just want to tell you that, I never felt a sensual sensation towards you.” He added, which confused me.“What do you mean ‘you never felt a sensual sensation’?” I asked confusingly.“I never felt it, because all I felt for you was love.” He retorted. “Love and care, and I want to take this ‘friendship’ further.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Okay, pag-iisipan ko.” Ayun na lamang ang sinagot ko dahil wala akong maisip na pwedeng isagot ng matino rito.“Let me court you, Emy.” S
-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)--❄︎-It was a normal day, chilling on the living room with Axzie as we watch Jeffrey Dahmer nang may biglang tumawag sa cellphone ko. "Someone's calling." Axzie mentioned as she snuggled in my embrace.I took it out from my pocket and saw it was Frances' name on the caller ID.Anong meron?"Who is it?" Tanong nito, looking up at me with curiosity."Just a friend, I have to take this call okay?" I retorted before kissing her cheek, making my way to the front porch.I saw Kuya Khaleed and Kuya Ameer in the front yard, just chilling with their wives as their kids played with each other."Hello Zyair?" I asked nang sagutin ko na ang tawag."Hey, Kaj. I know it's kinda late, but can you fly over to the US?" He asked, worry was evident in his tone."Why, what's wrong? Don't tell me it's about Lorelei…" I started, my brows furrowed by the thought of her.This bitch still messing with me."No, it's not about her.” He retorted, hearing him sniff made me a bit anxiou
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)--ᄒᴥᄒ-I took her to the back of the bar, pulling her to a darker area where no one would notice us. We were both quiet before I lit up a smoke, puffing it away from her face."Ang kapal naman ng mga mukha niyo, dito pa talaga kayo sa bar ng kapatid ko." I started, disbelief was laced in my words."Hindi ka na ba talaga titigil? Akala ko ba tapos na tayo?" She retorted as she was about to take the cigar from me pero inilayo ko iyon.I smirked. "Oo, tapos na nga tayo. But seeing you? With that fucking man…" I ran my fingers through my hair. "Parang pinapakita mo lang sa akin na madali akong palitan." Giit ko bago tumingin sa ibang direksyon."Bakit? Nung ako ang wala sa paligid mo, anong ginawa mo? Diba pinalitan mo rin ako? Wala tayong pinagkaiba, Lal. Kaya pwede ba?" Giit nito sa akin."Hindi kita pinalitan, Ems. Wala akong karelasyon nung ako ang nasa pinas, mas naniniwala ka sa mga gunggong na nagsumbong sayo kaysa sa sarili mong asawa." Sagot ko