L I B E R T Y K I N G S

I was shaking with rage, my blood felt like boiling up. The anger I was feeling was like an acid in my veins. Slowly creeping up on every part of my body. I gripped harder on the steering wheel, I need to calm down. I placed my forehead down and leaned on the steering wheel. As I breathe, tears started to fall down from my eyes. It stings, but I can't stop it. My heart ached as I remember what my dad thinks of me. What did I ever do to deserve this treatment from him? I never harmed him in any way, not like what he was doing to me every time.

When will I ever get used to him? I think I will never be, maybe because deep inside, my heart was hoping that one day, he will be proud of me and love me as his daughter. I laughed at that thought, how naive of me. Liberty, ikaw 'yong unang anak, ikaw 'yong may pinakakarapatan sa lahat, but look, he can never love you the way you wanted it. Wait, did he ever love me?

I smiled bitterly. Bitterness crept inside me, making a hole inside my bleeding heart. Tears were still falling down from my eyes, it seemed like a broken faucet. I sighed as anger took over again and took away all of my sadness. Maybe anger is better than drowning from sadness.

When I calmed down, I started driving slowly. Inihinto ko kasi muna ang sasakyan sa tapat ng gate ng village nina Dad. I cannot drive feeling like hell, baka maaksidente pa ako, e 'di natuwa pa si Dad at wala na siyang anak sa unang asawa niya.

I'm going home to the mansion, I need a great and relaxing bath to take away all the bad things I've felt. I stopped at the nearest mall on the way home to buy some soaps and milk that I will use for the bathtub. I wore my Chanel sunglasses inside the mall, duh! Alangan naman ipakita ko sa lahat ng taong makakasalubong ko ang namamaga kong mata. Mas okay nang mapagkamalang artista sa get up ko. Well, mas maganda pa nga yata ako sa mga artista ngayon na ipinalalabas sa telebisyon. People can't help but to look at me while I walk. I know they cannot help but look at my gorgeousness lalo na't minsan lang sila makakita ng ganitong kagandang nilalang.

Nang makarating ako sa isang store kung saan nagbebenta sila ng mga body essentials, nagsimula na ako pumili ng mga kakailanganin ko, and I'm torn between buying rose scent or the shea butter one. Hmm. . .China blue flower scent was also good. Focus na focus ako sa pag-iisip kung ano ba ang bibilhin ko nang biglang tumunog ang aking phone, hudyat na may tumatawag sa akin.

Oly is calling. . .

Agad kong sinagot ang tawag nito nang hindi inaalis ang mata sa mga bilihin. "Yes, Oly dear?" bungad ko rito.

"Are you okay?" Mahihimigan ang pag-aalala sa boses nito. Nagulat naman ako sa tanong niya.

"Why did you ask?" takhang tanong ko.

"I just sensed it, lalo na't never naman naging maayos ang pagkikita ninyo ng dad mo," paliwanag nito sa aking tanong. I smiled at what she said, I'm really lucky that I have Olivia by my side.

"Well, what's new? He always bring bad news," I said, I finally decided on what I would buy. I walked to the counter, still talking to Oly.

"We could talk about it later, you did not forget our Saturday night out, right?"

Ah, right! We are having a Saturday night out but it's not like we're going to bar again. "Yes, Prim's condo, right?" paninigirado ko sa aming pupuntahan. It's not a night out, more like an overnight and girl's bonding.

"Yup! Sabay na tayo pumunta," masiglang sabi nito sa akin.

"Sure, I'm going home na rin naman." Bitbit ko na ang aking ipinamili at naglalakad palabas ng mall habang kausap pa rin si Oly.

"Okay, ingat!" Ibinaba na nito ang tawag. Ugh, I wanna have rest and a relaxing bath!

Nang makauwi ako ay wala akong nadatnan na kahit sino. Walang pakalat-kalat na mga katulong, wala rin ang mag-ama. Nasaan ang mga tao rito? Mas tumahimik tuloy ang mansion kaysa sa nakasanayan. It's Saturday today at kumpleto naman lahat ng nakatira dito, pero bakit ang tahimik? Pero okay lang, I'm tired and I want peacefulness. Pagkarating ko sa kwarto ko ay agad akong naghubad ng damit para masimulan ko na ang relaxing bath na kanina ko pa gustong gawin.

As I dipped myself into the cool water, I felt my tense muscles relaxed and my mind going to a peaceful zone. Ahh, life should be like this. The milk and rose petals that I put made my mind forget all my problems and anger that I felt a while ago. It helped me compose myself and to think straight. My mind was not blinded by anger now, but I will not back down for what he did to me.

I was awakened by a loud bang of the door. I was surprised when Oliver's face came into view and concerned was written all over his face. "What's wrong?" naguguluhan kong tanong sa kaniya.

"What the fuck, Liberty! Kanina pa ako katok nang katok sa pintuan mo," nakasigaw nitong sabi sa akin.

I didn't know that I drifted off and went to sleep. Maybe I was so tired na hindi ko namalayang nakatulog na pala ako sa bath tub. "I'm sorry, hindi ko namalayang nakatulog pala ako."

"Don't do that again," badtrip pa ring sabi nito sa akin.

"Get out of the tub, Liberty, baka lamigin ka na riyan," sabi nito sa akin at naglakad papalapit sa kung saan nakalagay ang robe ko. Kinuha niya iyon at iniabot sa akin.

Tinitigan ko naman siya at kinuha ang robe na hawak niya. "What? titigan mo lang ba ako?" masungit pa rin nitong sabi sa akin.

Napangisi naman ako dahil sa sinabi niya. "Well, I want to get dressed, but how can I if you're still in front of me?" Mukha namang nabigla si Oliver at ngayon lang na-realize na nasa harapan ko pa siya. Akmang magsasalita ulit siya nang unahan ko siya "Not unless you want me to dress in front of you and give you a show?" maloko kong sabi. I saw how he gulped and looked at me and my body before avoiding his gaze.

Agad naman itong tumalikod at naglakad papalabas. Malakas nitong sinarado ang pintuan ng bathroom ko at ng kwarto. Manghang napatawa naman ako sa ikinilos nito. That man is so complicated, after avoiding and punishing me, and now this? Showing some concern for me definitely made me so fucking confused.

When the clock striked six in the evening, parehas na kaming nakaayos ni Olivia for our overnight at Prim's condo. We're both wearing casual clothes at may dala kaming tote bag na naglalaman ng necessities and extra clothes.

Olivia and I were chatting while going down the stairs. When we reached the end of the stairs, someone suddenly spoke and it made our hearts jump. "Where are you going?" his cold, serious voice asked.

What's with him and that question? Dalawang beses na niya ko tinanong niyan ngayong araw. Tatay ko ba siya? Well, he could become my daddy. . . Different kind of daddy. God! Ano na naman ba itong pinag-iisip ko? Nakakahiya ka talaga, Liberty!

Tiningnan ko siya, nasa akin din ang mga mata niya ngutin agad din itong nagbawi at inilipat sa anak niya ang mga tingin. Wag kasing assuming, hindi naman pala ikaw ang tinatanong. Umirap ako sa hangin dahil sa pagkapahiya sa aking iniisip.

"We're going to Prim's condo. We're having an overnight," nakangiting pagpapaalam ni Olivia sa dad niya.

Sumeryoso naman ang mukha nito "Why didn't you tell me?" Lumapit ito sa amin at tiningnan ang mga suot namin.

Wala namang problema sa suot namin. I'm wearing an off-shoulder loose crop top with a tube inside and skinny jeans with white sneakers with a choker. While Olivia's wearing a simple, fitted T-shirt and shorts pairing it with sneakers, too. "Well, I'm telling you now, Dad," nakangiwing sabi ni Olivia at kumamot pa sa kaniyang ulo. She looked like a highschool kid na pinagalitan ng ama.

"Fine, but no boys allowed." Hindi ko alam kung kay Olivia niya ba iyon sinabi o sa akin. His dark, dangerous eyes were piercing into mine. It was like he was sending me a warning through his gaze. I rolled my eyes, as if gagana sa akin 'yan.

"Dad naman! I'm already an adult for Pete's sake," pagmamaktol naman ni Olivia sa kanyang magaling na ama.

"Whatever, I said, no boys allowed," sabi nito at tinalikuran na kami. Ano bang problema no'n? Parang may period kung magsungit.

"God! Para naman akong bata nito," nakasimangot na sabi ni Olivia. Natawa naman ako dahil sa nakabusangot na mukha nito.

Nang makarating na kami sa unit ni Prim ay nagulat ako sa set up ng condo niya. May mga balloons at pa-disco lights, marami ring alak na nakalatag sa mesa. May pizza, tacos, at snacks ang nakahanda sa lamesa.

"Okay, what's happening?" takhang tanong ko sa dalawa. Pagtapak ko sa loob ay agad na nagpaputok ng party poppers si Prim na nasa likod pala ng pintuan.

The shock was written all over my face. "Welcome back!" masiglang bati sa akin ng dalawa kong kaibigan.

I'm touched, napatakip ako ng bibig ko at hindi ko napigilang 'wag maluha sa ginawa nila para sa akin. "Oh my god!"

"We know na it's kinda late, but we both decided to throw a welcome party, that's exclusive only for us," nakangiting sabi ni Olivia sa akin. Olivia was really sweet, and grabe siya mag-effort sa mga taong mahalaga sa kaniya.

Same as Prim, bitchy lang talaga siya, pero deep inside, sweet talaga siya. I'm really blessed to have them both by my side. Buti na lang at may mga kaibigan akong ang turing sa akin ay pamilya. I love them. Maybe without them, baka nabaliw na ako sa sadness at sa galit na mayroon ako.

I would come back here in the Philippines, kung ganito lang din naman ang bubungad sa akin lagi. They are the real reason why I came back and of course, my business, not unlike what my father was thinking. We changed our clothes into lingerie na dala-dala namin. Well, this is a sleepover, alangan namang casual clothes ang ipangtulog namin, hindi ba?

We were laughing and drinking while dancing like crazy on Prim's living room. Prim's taking a video of us, she said she's going to put it on her IG's story. Suddenly, the door rang, napatigil kami sa pagsasayaw dahil dito.

"Can you please get the door, Libs?" nakangiting sabi sa akin ni Olivia. Na-weirdohan naman ako sa way ng pagngiti nito sa akin, pero isinawalang bahala ko ito at tumungo sa pintuan.

I was so shocked when a man in a bunny mask was standing in front of me, shirtless. He have six packs abs, well toned chest, and big biceps. Mas lalong nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang hawakan nito ang magkabila kong balikat at dahan-dahan akong itinulak.

His brown eyes were staring deeply at me. Hindi ko pa rin magawang gumalaw dahil sa pagkagulat. Habang naglalakad ito, hawak-hawak pa rin nito ang balikat ko at gumigiling nang dahan-dahan. Napalingon ako sa dalawa kong kasama, Olivia's giggling like a child while Prim's still on her phone, recording everything. When we reached the living room, the bunny man pushed me to sit down on the couch. He started dancing, his body was moving with the beat of Fuck You All the Time by Jeremih. Olivia and Prim both cheered the bunny guy to remove his shorts while holding their drinks.

What the fuck? Parang nasa Magic Mike akong movie. Kulang na lang ay sabuyan naming tatlo si bunny man ng pera habang gumigiling ito. He removed his shorts then swayed his hips into a sensual motion. Lumapit ito sa akin at hinawakan ang kamay ko, inilapat nito ang kamay ko sa chest niya pababa sa abs niya, at pababa sa waist band ng brief nito. Napasinghap naman ko sa ginawa nito. Don't get me wrong, I'm not innocent like a baby, but never pang may sumayaw sa'king lalaki nang ganito!

Pinatayo na naman ako nito at umupo siya sa stool chair na nasa ginta ng living room ni Prim. Hindi ko napansin nandoon 'yon kanina kaya malamang 'yan ay isa sa dalawa kong magaling na kaibigan ang naglagay.

I gasped when he pulled me to him, making me sit on his lap! What the fucking fuck! This isn't a welcome party! This was a fucking stag party! At lagot si Olivia dahil nagpapasok siya ng lalaki sa party na ito. I suddenly remembered the look of Oliver's face, how he looked at me with his dark, dangerous eyes, telling me 'no boys allowed' I don't think that Olivia will be dead.

It's me! Liberty Kings is fucking dead!

~TBC~
Hi! Sorry medyo matagal HAHHAHA I was watching control Z on Netflix kasi saka Dr. Stone kaya na wala sa utak ko yung dapat kong ilalagay dito.

Sorry for the typos and wrong grammar I didn't proofread it.

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