Novel & Cerita Rules Of Engagement

"Starting tomorrow, Rigel. But for now, kailangan niyo munang malaman ang mga bagong protocol. Mula ngayon, ang buhay niyo ay nasa ilalim ng aking hurisdiksyon." Kinuha ni Haven ang isang folder sa gilid at nagsimulang magbasa nang may awtoridad. "Rule number one: No one leaves the mansion without my direct approval and escort. Rule number two: Lahat ng fans' gifts—mula sa stuffed toys hanggang sa pagkain—ay dadaan muna sa x-ray at chemical check bago niyo hawakan. And rule number three: No guests allowed in the mansion without my prior vetting and background check. No exceptions."

Maging si Lara ay nagulat. “Simple lang. We give you what you want.” Malamig niyang sabi. Naglakad siya sa pagitan ng mga upuan. “But only if you know how to behave.” Huminto siya sa gitna. “Rule number one—consent.” Tiningnan niya ang bawat isa. “No consent, no game. Break that, and you’re out.” Patuloy niya. Pumihit siya paikot at naglakad muli pabalik sa unahan.

Huminga ako nang malalim at pinisil ang sarili ko— literally— para hindi ako mag-overthink dahil wala naman pala akong karapatan. Karapatan? Sarap batukan ng sarili ko! “Fine,” sabi ko, pilit na boses. “Pero bago taayo matulog, may rule ako.” Huminto siya habang nagtatanggal ng cufflinks. “What rule?” “No hugging, no touching, no harassing, no anything. Kahit accidentally.” Tumaas ang isa niyang kilay. “I don’t harass people.” “Hindi iyon ang point ko—”

After that, Jean gathered all the students and explained the rules and true enough, no one would dare to break those rules. Rule #1 : No freaking dating at night. We are watching your every move. Rule #2 : No fucking using of phones. I'll smash it. Rule #3 : No using of violence or I'll burn your clothes. Rule #4 : No using of power to abuse others. You knew better who really have the power here. Rule #5 : No pakening maartes is allowed. If you dare to act like a bitch, come and find me. Let's talk nicely.

"O-oo, Elvin, n-naintindihan kita." "Good! Okay, let me tell you the first rule." Tumikhim pa ito saka umayos sa pagkakaupo. "The first rule is... hindi ka puwedeng lumabas ng islang ito. As what I said to you before, this island is full of men with guns. Puwede kang lumabas ng bahay na ito pero may sasama sa iyong dalawang lalaki. They will follow you kung saan ka man pupunta. Naintindihan mo ba ang first rule?" Tumango siya. "Oo..."

"Rules for first engagement: speak when spoken to, maintain composure, no personal disclosure unless asked, and always follow staff signal." Parang sunod-sunod na bumabagsak sa akin ang mga instructions. Hindi siya trabaho. Parang protocol. Parang script na hindi mo pwedeng baguhin. Tumayo ako kahit nanginginig ang tuhod ko. "Paano po kung..." huminto ako, "kung hindi ko alam gagawin ko?" Saglit siyang tumingin sa akin. "Then you observe." Napahigpit ang hawak ko sa ID ko.

They both look fine in their fight wear. Hanggang sa magsimula ang inaabangan ng lahat. Binanggit muna ang mga patakaran tulad ng pag-tap sa sahig to surrender. If you can't get up within ten seconds, you lose. Hindi matatapos ang round hangga't walang tumutumba na isa sa kanila. Isa pa, walang pwedeng makisali o lumapit sa naglalaban hanggat hindi pa ito tapos. And most importantly, they can't kill each other.

Since I'm already done putting a new bandage on it, tumayo na ako at aakma na sanang lumabas. "They're preparing a deadly battle for tomorrow, Suarez. I saw the rules of that battle, it's about our territories. Whoever destroy one of our territories, they will proceed to the next round," aniya at tumayo na rin. Napakunot agad ako ng noo sakanyang sinabi. "How did you get that information? Rules are supposed to be said on the same day, right before we start." Nagkibit balikat siya at naglakad palapit sa akin.

Mas lumakas Naman Ang loob ko at pinaandar ko na Ang sasakiyan. Agad namang pumwesto si softie sa harapan habang may Dala dalang flag. Nakangiti Naman ito samin. “Ang rules sa larong ito ay isa lang, bawal Ang mandaya. Play fairly kung sino Ang mauuna ay siyang panalo” wika Naman Niya.

Habang binabasa ko ang mga rules doon ay napakunot ang aking noo sa ilan sa mga nakalagay. Seryoso ba siya rito? “Here are the primary terms and conditions,” panimula niya habang isa-isang tinuro iyon gamit ang kaniyang daliri. 1. Absolute Obedience: You must follow all my instructions without objection, provided they do not violate the law or compromise your dignity. 2. Mandatory Compliance: Should you fail to execute a task, you must provide a valid and justifiable reason. Fatigue or personal reluctance will not be accepted as excuses.