Asawa

“No meetings, Theo?”

Naagaw ang atensyon ko sa babaeng nakaupo sa harapan ko. She’s wearing a red dress with high slit on her legs. Tahimik itong sumisim sa alak na nasa kamay.

“This punk being here only means he’s free. Huwag mong asarin, lalayasan tayo niyan.” sagot ni Samuel.

Naroon siya sa kasal namin.. hindi ko siya namukhaan at nakilala dahil hindi rin naman ako pinakilala ni Chaz sa mga kaibigan niya. I also didn’t introduce him to my friends since I don’t have them at that particular ceremony. I can clearly remember his agitation ending that night. Nang nagkaroon ng pagkakataon, agad nga siyang umalis para puntahan si Harry.

“Then this is a double celebration. You for passing the board, and for Theo being here after months of MIA.” ngumisi ang babae. I don't know her name though.

“U-huh. We’ll make sure he won’t leave the premises without being knocked out. His wife is here to take care of him anyway.” the other man uttered.

Samuel peered at me, with a lopsided grin. While Chaz dark irises remained on me, almost unblinking. Tumikhim ako. Ramdam ko ang mabilis na pagbago ng pakiramdamam ko. My chest were thumping wildly. Naasiwa rin ako sa mga titig na binibigay sa akin ni Chaz. Nakakatunaw. If I’m not on my seat, my knees would probably fail me.

“Have a seat bro. Dito na lang sa tabi ng Misis mo.” nanunuksong ani Samuel.

I hold my breathe when Chaz gladly followed him. Umupo siya sa tabi ko ngunit may malaking espasyo pa sa gitna namin na kung tutuusin ay kasya pa sa isa katao. His scent filled me after a while. 

I.. I actually miss his natural scent.

Kahit pa hindi naman kami ganoong kamadalas magtabi, sa simpleng pagsalubong lang namin ay agad ko nang nalalanghap ang pinaghalong pabango niya at natural na amoy.

I pursed my lips and muster a calm expression. Tuwid akong umupo at nakatingin sa mga kasama sa lamesang iyon. Mukhang nakuha ni Chaz ang atensyon ng mga ito dahil lahat sila’y nakaabang na sa kung ano man ang susunod na gawin niya.

Bumalik sa sariling upuan si Samuel pagkatapos. He called for the attention of the man who’s currently serving the other guest. Nang maibigay sa mga bisita ang dala, saka pa lang ito lumapit sa amin.

“Yes, Sir? How may I help you?”

“Order everything you want. It’s on the house.” Samuel said, looking at Chaz.

Nag-iisip pa ako kung magandang ideya ba kung hihingi ulit ako ng champagne ng biglang magsalita ang katabi ko.

“Can I have a glass of water?”

Nagulat ako roon, rason kung bakit napalingon ako sa gawi niya. Our eyes locked, but his were mellow and dark. His stares alone makes my knees turns into jelly. Mabuti na lang talaga at nakaupo ako!

“And Lemonade,”

Tumingin siya sa lalaki saka ito tinanguan, hudyat ng pag-alis. But before he could take a step, someone from the group halted him moving.

“Man don’t be pussy. We’re here to celebrate and you ordered water, and juice?” mapang-uyam na tanong nito.

Binaling ko ang tingin sa mga kasama at halata rito ang tuwa lalo na iyong nagsalita. Though, Samuel seems to dislike his sudden question. Kumunot ang noo nito at tila hindi nagustuhan ang biglang pagsasalita ng kasamahan.

“What’s wrong with water and juice?” Chaz calmly asked.

“We’re in a club bro, how do you expect them to serve you with those types of drinks?” the man asked again with a menacing tone of voice.

“That is my request. What’s the use of building this business if they will not meet the demand of their customers?” salubong ang kilay na tanong ni Chaz.

“Bro, this is a celebration. Go give him your best and hardest drink. Vodka, yes. That’s it. Hindi iyong tubig lang!” Humalakhak ang lalaki.

The waiter seemed to be torn between the two. They ordered different drinks and he must be in turmoil as to who he shall follow.

“I did not say this is not. Also, stop calling me bro, I’m not your brother.” Chaz rebutted, sounding pissed.

Nabura ang mapang-uyam na ngisi ng lalaki. The table fall into a serene silence after.

Chaz snapped his head to the server. “Go on, bring us your hard drinks and serve it to him. Siya ang nakaisip siya ang dapat uminom.”

I hold the smirk that was forming on my face. Hind talaga magpapatalo ang isang ‘to. I can attest to that. The man was already glaring at Chaz but the latter remained to unbothered.

“Stick with juice and water. Disregard the Vodka. You may leave.” pumagitna si Samuel.

Nang makaalis ang waiter, hindi nakaligtas sa kaniya ang inakto ng kasamahan.

“Kris what’s wrong with you? Hindi mo dapat pinapakialaman ang gusto ng bisita ko.”

“I only said what’s the best. Who the fuck is in their right man will asked for a water in this shitty place, huh?”

“Their likes are out of your concern. So what if they want water instead of alcohol? Man, we’re in a democratic country. We’re free to choose whatever the fuck we wanted regardless of the place!”

Nagusot ang mukha ko. So much for the cursing. Forte yata ng mga ito ang pagmumura!

Kris laugh then looked at me, humor is evident on his face. Nagtagal ang titig niya sa banda ko. Kumunot ang noo ko dahil doon.

“Iniisip ko lang ang rason kung bakit tayo narito, Samuel. Wala namang masama sa sinabi ko.” nagkibit balikat ito.

I gritted my teeth. His fault was obvious, but he is feigning ignorance. Ibang klase!

“Theo is here as my guest. You should let them be if you still want to have a reason to celebrate. Umayos ka.” si Samuel, masama ang tingin kay Kris.

Natahimik ang huli.

“That’s enough Samuel. Fighting over this matter is a pity.” Chaz said.

Muling tumahimik ang lamesa dahil doon. Ramdam kong nagpapakiramdaman lang sila sa kung sino o ano ang dapat sabihin para maibsan ang tensyon.

My head voluntarily snapped into Chaz direction. Halos tumalon ako sa kaba ng makitang nakatitig siya sa akin pabalik. He arched a brow. I fake a cough and looked away.

Bumalik agad sila sa pag-iinom habang ako ay tahimik lang na nakaupo roon. Hindi na muling nagtangkang balingan si Chaz.
The waiter arrived with a glass of water and lemonade. Napansin ko ang bahagyang pagtigil ng mga tao sa lamesa nang sandaling ilapag ang dalawang baso sa harap ni Chaz. Hindi nakaligtas sa akin ang ngisi ni Kris.

Nawala lang sa kaniya ang atensiyon ko nang maramdaman ang paggalaw ng katabi ko. Umusog siya papalapit saka nilagay ang lemonada sa harapan ko.

“Finish your drink and we’ll go home.” he said in almost a whisper.

I glanced at him, now calmly drinking his water. Muli kaming nagkatinginan, alam niyang magrereklamo ako dahil bago ko pa maisatinag ang nasa isip ko, muli siyang nagsalita.

“Do you prefer the vodka, wife?” tanong niya, pinaglalaruan ang baso sa kamay.

Huminga ako nang malalim saka siya matamis na nginitan.

“Of course not, hubby! I will vouch for this over that vodka. Good for the health!”

His lips twitched. I smiled again but deep inside, I already want to lash out. The nerve of him to act as if we’re good! Mukhang nakakalimutan niyang halos isang linggo siyang hindi umuwi! Hindi nagpakita sa akin! Nagsimulang umusbong ang iritasyon sa loob ko.

“Sofia right?” tanong bigla ni Samuel.

I release a deep breath and nodded my head.  “Yes, Sofia Grace,”

Ngumiti siya. “If you don’t mind me asking, how’s life living with Theo? He’s my friend, and I can say that he’s not that gentlemen. Mahirap pakisamahan. I’m sure he’s giving you a hard time, too. After all, you’re both a stranger's to each other when you married.”

Tila may magandang balita akong narinig pagkatapos ng ilang araw ng paghihirap. Tinitigan ko si Chaz na may blankong mukha. I grinned when an idea cross my mind. Samuel is sitting beside us in the long couch and I’m sure the other’s will not heard the conversation. Plus, they have their own world.

“Actually, tama ka na ni katiting na pagiging gentlemen ay wala siya. But it’s fine, my expectation is not that great anyway.” I shrugged my shoulders. “He always has his ways to disappoint me.”

Samuel’s lips rounded. “Fuck man, you always disappoint her pala. Dapat baguhin mo na ‘yang ugali mo. May asawa ka na.” he said, as if disappointed.

“It’s fine Samuel. Men like him won’t change. It’s their nature. Sanay na rin naman ako roon.” kalmadong saad ko bago uminom ng lemonade.

“Aw sanay na pala, bro. Pero bakit mo kasi sinanay?”

I hide the smirk forming on my lips by drinking on my juice. I emptied the glass of it.

“Don’s ask him, he will just give you his lame excuses.”

Humakhak si Samuel, may kasama pang pag-iling.

“If you want to escape, tawagan mo lang ako. Itatakas kita."

Ngumisi ako. Mukhang magkakasundo kami nitong kaibigan niya. I thought he was stiff, that was my first impression about him. Hindi palangiti lalo na nang si Jenny ang kumausap sa kaniya kanina. Pero nang dumating si Chaz, my hypothesis doesn’t give him justice.

He was the first friend of Chaz whom I personally knew.  Ang unang kaibigan niya na hinayaang makilala ako. Oh well, I don’t even know if he has a circle of friends to begin with.

“Are you done, wife?” Chaz words snapped me out of my reverie

I blinked my eyes and gaze sideways. Sa paraan ng pag-igting ng kaniyang panga, nahihimagaan kong galit na naman siya. Perhaps he didn’t like the conversation I had with Samuel? Kasi nilalag ko siya?

But on the other hand, I should be the one being mad at him! Tama, hindi ako dapat mag paapekto sa madilim niyang ekspresyon! Inirapan ko siya saka binaling ang tingin kay Samuel.

“I want another glass of juice. Can I, Samuel?”

“Yeah of course! I’ll get one for you.” he volunteered.

“No need, no need! Itatawag ko na lang ‘to sa waiter.” agad na pagtanggi ko.

“Leave it to me. You’re my guest, it’s only right to provide you your needs.” he smiled without teeth.

“Pero kasi..” isang tikhim ang nagpatigil sa akin sa pagsasalita.

Tumingin ako sa katabi ko, salubong na naman ang kilay, mariing nakatikom ang labi at matalim ang tingin sa akin! Hindi ako nagpatalo at sinamaan din siya ng tingin.

“What about you bro? Another water?”

None of us back down even after Samuel’s question.

“I’m good. We’re going home anyway.” he said without breaking the eye contact.

Tumaas ang kilay ko. “Ikaw lang ang uuwi.” mataman kong sinabi.

His eyes grow more intense.“We are, woman. You’re going home with me.” his deep and husky voice almost.. made me shiver.

“Make me..” Bahagya kong inilapit ang mukha sa kaniya. Hindi siya nagpatinag at pinagmasdan lang ang galaw ko. “Old man,” I whispered the last word that only us can hear.

His eyes narrowed. Mas lalong dumilim ang mga iyon.

“I’m having  fun here, do not spoil the moment.” I saw him gulped, making my inside rejoice in victory.

Unfortunately, it was only short-lived as his next move rendered me speechless. Chaz Theo hold my chin before angling his head. I can feel his breath fanning in the narrow space of neck making my eyes widen a fraction.

“Old man, yeah?” bulong nito.

Ramdam kong inamoy niya ang leeg ko sa bandang iyon! His nose even touch the skin of neck. I hold his shoulder in attempt to push him away, but I suddenly felt weak.

“Well wife, this old man can still make your legs tremble. One way or another.” he whispered. His voice suddenly becomes sensual.

I began to panic. I tried to push him but he let go of my chin and was fast to held my hand in capture. He looked at me, eyes seems to be drunk and hooded.

“Behave wife. Don’t provoke this old man. Or else..”

Bumilis ang tahip ng dibdib ko. Nakadungaw ako sa kaniya na may nanlalaking mga mata habang siya’y nagmistulang nagugustuhan ang nakuhang reaksyon ko.

“Pia!”

Someone squealed, waking my senses. Parang kidlat na mabilis akong nakalayo kay Chaz. My breathing were ragged as I tried to compose myself. Hindi nakatulong ang mabilis na pagtibok ng puso ko.

I cleared my throat. Umusog pa ako, umaasang makakalayo pa kay Chaz subalit nabigo ako ng kusang pumaikot ang braso niya sa baywang ko.

“Dito ka lang sa tabi ko,” he said, loud enough that everyone on the table heard it.

Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi. I can feel my cheeks heating up especially when I surveyed my surrounding and saw them staring at us. Si Samuel ay nasa ganoon pa ring posisyon, nakangisi. Si Jenny na kakarating pa lang ay nakaawang ang labi, tila gulat. Samantalang si Luckette ay pinipigilan lang ang pag ngiti.

I looked away. “U-Uh..” gumapang ang kaba sa loob ko.

“Mr. Fuentes, you’re here?!” Jenny exclaimed, as if flabbergasted.

Chaz didn’t answer her. Even without looking, I know his eyes were darted at me. Ramdam ko. Dumapo ang mata ko sa alak na nasa lamesa malapit sa banda ko, dala ng pagkataranta, my hands moved on its own. I fill my glass with it.

“Sinusundo mo? Ay huwag naman! Hindi gano’n ang tropa. Hindi pa nga nag-iinit ang puwet niya’t papauwin mo na?”

Without thinking, I emptied the liquor on the glass. Nagusot ang mukha ko ng bumalatay sa lalamunan ko ang pait ng alak.

“Satisfied?” tanong sa akin ni Chaz sa halip na sagutin ang kaibigan ko. Inagaw nito sa akin ang baso.

“Ang pait!”

I heard Jenny laugh. “Malamang eh, alak ‘yan!” she pointed out.

“I told you not to drink alcohol.” he hissed.

I felt him moved that our legs touched. May kung anong kinuha siya sa bulsa saka ito inilahad sa akin.

“Take this. It will make the nasty taste subside.”

He urged me to open my hand and slid the thing down. When I checked what it was, I can’t help but to be confused. Binalik ko ang tingin sa kaniya.

He looked away immediately. “Huwag ka nang magtanong at kainin mo na lang ‘yan.”

I gnaw on my lower lip. It was a candy, wrapped in a mixed silver and white pack. I was debating to consume it, the bitter taste was fading anyway.

“Tss,” Chaz murmured before stealing the candy on  my hand. Siya mismo ang nagtanggal ng balot.

“Open your mouth.” he commanded.

“What?” I asked bewildered.

Chaz tilted his head. “Isusubo ko sa’yo ‘to,”

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin ngunit inilapit lang nito ang pagkain sa bibig ko.

“Come one wife, say ah..”

I heard someone gasped.

“You didn’t tell me this how sweet kuya Theo is, Sofia.” aniya saka binuntunan ng tawa.

Muling namula ang pisngi ko.

“Akin na ‘yan, Chaz.” angil ko.

Tumaas ang kilay ni Chaz, nanghahamon.

“Go girl, huwag nang maarte! Kung gusto mo palit tayo!” it was Jenny this time.

Mariin kong pinikit ang dalawang mata. Huminga ako nang malalim bago pikit matang hinayaang isubo sa akin ni Chaz ang kendi. His finger accidentally graced the lower part of my lip. I opened my eyes because of it only to be shocked when he bring that specific finger on his mouth.

“Hmm.. nakakawala nga.” Tumango-tango pa ito.

Umawang ang labi ko sa nasaksihan.  Umakto siyang parang walang nangyari. I simply touched my chest where my heart was racing. Para akong mabibingi sa lakas ng tibok ng puso ko.

I bite my lips and finally have the courage to detached my gaze away from him. I bowed my head, looking at the glass before me.

“Sayaw tayo, Pia?”

Nag-angat ako ng tingin sa taong nagtanong niyon. Jenny was grinning. May nanunuksong ngiti sa labi.

“Ikaw na lang, Jenny.” sagot ko.

She pouted. “Hindi naman tayo magtatagal, Pia. Minsan nga lang ‘to,eh!”

“Me, Jenny! I want to dance!” Luckette chanted.

“Great! Mas masaya kapag marami, diba Pia?” Jenny asked again.

I shook my head. Ayaw kong dagdagan ang kahihiyang natamo ko ngayong gabi. It’s safer if I will just sit on the corner.

“I don’t feel like dancing. I’m sorry. Sa susunod na lang.”

Bumagsak ang balikat ni Jenny. Nakonsensya naman ako, pero kailangan.

“The dance floor is going wild. It will be fun! Sama ka na!” Luckette said, with her convincing voice.

Umiling pa rin ako.

“Pia—”

“My wife has decided. I’m sorry to say this but you can leave now and enjoy the wild dance floor without her.”

Natigilan hindi lang ako, maging ang kaibigan ko at si Luckette.

“Sabi ko nga,” bulong ni Jenny. “Bitch let’s go!” she then dragged Luckette away from us.

Nang mawala na sila, kunot noo kong binalingan si Chaz.

“Hindi ka na dapat nakialam, Chaz. That was my friend!” mahina pero mariin kong tanong sa kaniya.

“Alam ko at bakit ka nagagalit? I just save your ass.” Lumalim ang gatla sa noo niya. “Sa tingin mo kung hindi ako nakialam titigilan ka niya?”

“O’o! Makulit lang talaga ‘yon pero titigil din siya pag kalaunan.”

“Then go follow them. Pabalikin mo rito’t magpakipot ka ulit.”

“Mag pa—what?” I hissed. Tumaas ang boses ko, nagsisimulang mairita.

Chaz removed his hand that is placed on my waist and choose to cross arms.

“If you are that bothered they left you with me, go. Chase them..” he trailed. “Hindi kita pipigilan.” walang emosyong pagtatapos niya.

Naikuyom ko ang mga palad. This is my chance to get away from him. Siya na mismo ang nagsabing hindi niya ako pipigilan. Pero habang pinagmamasdan ko si Chaz, may kung ano sa loob kong nagtutulak na hindi umalis.

Despite his hardened expression, there is something on his eyes.. that I’m terrified to point out. Or maybe, it was the empty and cold feeling that’s starting to engulfed me the moment he withdraw his warm palm on my waist?

Hindi ko na alam..

Because I was looking at his side profile, the very brief movement of his lips didn’t missed my vision.

Did.. did he just pout?

Our gazed locked, although this time he’s now glaring at me. I released a deep sighed and closed my eyes. I breath in and out, calming every muscles on my body.

“Umuwi na tayo.” tinuran ko ng sandaling imulat ko ang sariling mga mata.

Tila siya ay natigilan sa sinabi ko. He didn’t answer me for a minute and stare at me instead. Bigla akong nailang sa paraan pagtitig niya. Para bang napakamalaking imposibleng marinig niya sa akin ang mga salitang iyon.

“How about your friend?” he asked after a while.

I looked at the door, as if I can see Jenny through it.

“I.. I will call her.”

Chaz nod his and stood up. Tumayo na rin ako. The rest of the people in the table glanced at us. But Samuel, who happened to overheard our conversation was grinning.

“We’ll go first, Samuel. Congrats again bro.” Chaz said.

Tumayo si Samuel. “Can I convince you to stay for another hour? Nagsasaya pa si Sofia.”

“Is she?” Chaz tilted his head. “She actually looked bored.”

Samuel chuckled

“Uh.. ano, inaantok na rin kasi ako Samuel. Sa susunod na lang ulit.” sabi ko naman.

“Alright then.” he declared. “See you when I see you, Sofia.”

I smiled. “Congrats ulit!”

Umalis kami sa silid na iyon pagkatapos. Nasa likuran ko Chaz habang tinatahak namin ang daan palabas ng club. Mas marami na ang mga tao ngayon kumpara sa kanina. We take the stairs and I almost fell when a woman bumped into me. Kung hindi ako agad nahawakan ni Chaz ay baka sabay kaming natumba nang babae. Mukha itong lasing na pagewang-gewang nang naglalakad, nakapikit na nga.

“Ops, s-sorry..” she blurted out. Halos hindi ko na iyon marinig sa hina.

“It’s fine. Be careful, Miss.”

Tumango-tango ito saka ako nilagpasan. “You can remove your hand now, Chaz.”

Subalit, nagbingibingihan ang kasama ko’t nagpatiunang maglakad. Wala akong ibang nagawa kung ‘di ang sumunod. Hawak niya pa rin ang baywang ko. Our bodies were touching, yet Chaz didn’t seem to mind it. Kalmado lang itong naglalakad na sinasabayan ko naman.

Nagpalingalinga ako sa paligid.

“The dance floor is crowded. Paano ko mahahanap si Jenny sa dami ng tao roon?!” I shouted. Kung hindi ako sisigaw, hindi ako niya ako maririnig sa lakas ng tugtog.

“Mahihirapan ka. Tawagan mo na lang mamaya!” he affirmed.

I nodded my head. Iyon nga ang ginawa ko ng tuluyan kaming makalabas. I instantly called her number, however, I could not reach her. Sinubukan ko ulit pero pareho pa rin ang resulta. I ended up informing her through text.

“I have my car with me. Convoy na lang tayo.” saad ko sa kalagitnaan ng pag tetext.

”Tatay Bernardo is on the way, you can leave your car here.”

Gulat ko siyang dinungaw. “Bakit m—”

“No need for convoy, woman. Isang bahay lang naman ang uuwian natin.” Tumayo siya ng tuwid saka binulsa ang cellphone.

“Wow! Hindi ko alam na pareho tayo ng bahay na inuuwian. Joke ba ‘yan?” I pointed him with my phone.

He took a step forward before holding my wrist. “Why? Sa ibang bahay ka ba umuuwi?” he pulled my wrist closer.

Nabigla ako roon kaya hindi ko napigilang mapahakbang. Ngayon ay halos nasa dibdib na niya ang cellphone ko.

“Sa ating dalawa, ikaw ang may ibang inuuwian! Nagpapatawa ka ba?”

Chaz brow furrowed. Hindi niya ako sinagot na lalong nagpalakas ng loob kong tama ang hinala ko. He’s with Harry all along! Na habang ako nag tiyatiyagang maghintay sa kaniya, naroon siya’t mahimbing ang tulog katabi ang lalaing iyon!

“Let go. Hindi ako sasabay sa’yo!” Inagaw ko ang sariling kamay, ngunit hindi niya iyon binitawan. 

“Papuna na rito si Tatay—”

“In the first place, why did you instruct him to go here? Inisturbo mo ang tao! He could be resting by now!”

He sighed. “You’ll go with me, woman. Hayaan mo nang si tatay ang madala ng sasakyan mo pabalik ng bahay.” sagot niya sa mababang boses.

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. “I won’t,”

Muli kong sinubukang agawin ang sariling kamay pero hindi niya ako hinayaan.

“Hindi ako sasabay sa’yo!”

“Nakainom ka. Who knows what will happen to you while driving?”

I laughed sarcastically. “It’s not on your vocabulary to worry about my safety. So cut the crap and leave me alone.”

Lumalim ang pagsasalubong ng kaniyang kilay.  Inirapan ko siya saka muling sumubok na pakawalan ang pulso mula sa pagkakahawak niya. On the second attempt, I finally freed my wrist.

Chaz sighed again. “I do care, woman. Cuz if not, we wouldn’t be here, arguing.”

I rolled my eyes. Mas lalo akong naiinis sa kasinungalingan niya. The nerve to say that he cares when all he think about is his lover.

“Do not bullshit me, Chaz. Uuwi ako ng tahimik at hindi kita papakialaman. Don’t worry dahil sa bahay pa rin ako uuwi. Ikaw, doon ka na sa lalaki mo!”

Tumalikod ako at nagsimulang hanapin ang sariling sasakyan. I heard his heavy footsteps behind my back.

“Miss Perez,” he called me.

Hindi ko siya nilingon at pinagpatuloy ang paghahanap. Narinig ko ang mahina nitong pagmumura ngunit hindi ako nagpatinag. Napahinga ako nang maluwag ng makita ito. I hold the door handle and was about to open it when suddenly, I felt my self floating.

“Chaz Theo!”  I yelped in surprise.

Buhat ako ngayon ni Chaz na tila bagong kasal. Mabilis niyang tinalikuran ang kotse ko.

His jaw clenched. “Ang tigas pa rin ulo mo, babae. What will I do to you, huh?”

“Put me down, you idiot!” I tried to wiggle my feet on the air, hence it was no use.

I felt like a cotton on his arms. Habang siya’y hindi man lang nahirapan sa bigat ko.

“That’s bad wife. I’m not idiot.”

Tinapunan niya ako ng tingin at binalik naman agad sa dinaraanan.

“I’m serious, Chaz. Ibaba mo ‘ko, o sisigaw ako?!” I threatened.

He chuckled and shook his head, growing my frustration.

"Go on shout all you want. Let's see if they will help you." 

Napatingin ako sa paligid at nakitang pinagmamasdan na pala kami ng mga tao na nasa labas ng club.

I shouted on the top of lungs.

Karamihan sa kanila ay mga lalaki. Mukha namang matitino kaya malakas ang loob kong nagsusumigaw. The two man who’s currently smoking and leaning on a white car got alerted. Nagdiwang ang loob ko ng tumayo sila ng tuwid.

However, my hopes fall six feet under the ground when the man who’s carrying me intervened.

“She’s my wife. I’m harmless. We just had a little argument. Alam niyo na.. away mag-asawa.”