Simula
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Simula
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Her Shattered Bullets
"O-Ouch..." I clutched my chest, closing my eyes as if I was pained.
Ang lakad ko ay rumarahan ng paunti-unti at napapahawak na sa pader. I touched my stomach more, gasping for air until I felt a hand on my wrist.
"Miss? Miss? Are you okay?" a voice said and when I opened my eyes and saw the man, mas sinapo ko ang tiyan at umiling sa kanya.
"N-No, my stomach..." I gasped dramatically, "I think I'm h-having cramps."
"Shit! Sit here, sit here..." hinawakan niya ako, tinulungan paupo at nang magkatinginan kami'y mas pinalambing ko ang mata.
"Are you okay, Miss? What can I do to help you? Do you need something...or anything?" he offered and I gave him a puppy look.
"I'm having...you know, the girl's monthly struggle," I sighed sadly, "and during this time, my cramps would fade with a cup of coffee."
"I'd go," tumango siya, "I'd go get you some, okay? Stay here."
Tumayo siya para umalis pero dali-dali akong humawak sa kanyang pulsuhan para pigilan siya.
"Oh, no. Please, don't bother," I shook my head, "I'm fine, this would pass. I don't want to waste your time-"
"Beautiful ladies like you are never a waste of time," he smiled and held my hand. Lumiwanag ang mukha ko at madramang nag-iwas ng tingin.
"But I wasn't someone, I mean, I was a stranger to you." Mahinang sabi ko sabay daing at hawak sa tiyan ko.
"I'm John, you are?"
"Bea," I mumbled gently and looked at him with my pair of pretty eyes.
"Pretty name for someone as pretty as you," halos yumukod na siya, "I knew you now, Bea. We're not strangers anymore, h'wag ka nang mahiya."
"But..."
"Shh..." he raised his finger, "I'll go buy you some warm coffee, stay here and sit like a princess." Aniya at nakangiting pinagmasdan ko siya habang lumalayo at nang tuluyang mawala sa paningin ko'y unti-unting pumirmi ang labi at nagseryoso.
Umayos ako ng upo, tahimik na kinuha ang maliit na salamin mula sa pouch at iniangat sa ere para tignan ang mukha ko. I dried my cheek for the remaining drop of tear I had when my stomach supposedly had a cramp. I checked my cheek and pursed my lips.
"Do I look good?" I whispered while looking on my compact mirror.
"Yes," a voice answered me. I smirked.
Hindi na ako nagsalita pang muli. Muli kong inayos ang kulot na buhok para matakpan ang tainga ko, iniangat ng kaunti ang laylayan ng dress na suot at saktong pagbaba ko ng salamin ay ang pagkukumahog palapit noong lalaki kanina.
Mabilis kong sinapo ang tiyan. I acted as if it was aching and saw the worry on his eyes.
"Here, here, Bea." He gave me the cup of caffeine and still clutching my stomach, I took it from him and smiled.
"Thank you, handsome," maliit at mahina kong sabi. "Nakakahiya naman, nag-abala ka pa..."
"No...no...it's definitely okay." He shook his head and sat beside me, "come on, drink. Para mawala ang cramps mo."
Mahinhing sumimsim ako sa kape. Tahimik naman siyang pinagmasdan ako pero kahit 'di siya tinitignan ay ramdam na ramdam ko at titig niya sa hita ko.
Medyo sumandal ako sa upuan, hinayaang mas umangat ang dress sa hita at nang sulyapan ko na siya ay nahuli ko ang paglunok.
"Wow, medyo nawawala na ang sakit ng tiyan ko!" I blurted out happily, he snapped from looking at my legs.
"Talaga?" ngumisi siya, "it must be really effective, huh? Palagi ka bang umaayos kapag nakakainom ng kape?"
"Usually..." I touched my stomach, "thank you so much, John. I appreciate this a lot. I know I was a mere stranger-"
"We knew each other already, Bea." Pumatong ang kamay niya sa hita ko at medyo nagulat ako pero nanatili ang ngiti sa labi ko. "We're not strangers now and I guess...I guess from now on, I could treat you a coffee whenever you're having stomach cramps?"
"Really?" malambing kong sabi, kumikislap pa ang mata habang nakatitig sa kanya, "oh my gosh, you are so sweet, John." Humawak ako sa kanyang balikat.
"No, this is normal for me. Ganito talaga ako sa mga babaeng nangangailangan ng tulong ko. I am always willing to help. I could buy you coffee every now and then, I could even treat you for a dinner in a five-star hotel nearby!"
"But," I bit my lip, "is it okay? Your girlfriend might get mad or something?"
"I-I have no girlfriend!" he immediately answered, "I-I'm single."
"Ayon, oh! Hear that?" I heard the voice again from my comms and I almost frown at this asshole, however, I maintained my soft face.
"Oh, that's great to hear, John." I touched his shoulder again, "parehas tayo, niloko kasi ako ng boyfriend ko at kaka-break lang namin."
He was stunned. I noticed the shift of emotion on his face but he sported it with a sad one instead.
"Such an asshole, beautiful girls like shouldn't get cheated!" he exclaimed dramatically, holding my hand.
Kumurap-kurap ako, "I think everyone-despite the face shouldn't get cheated, John. Don't you think?"
"W-Well, yeah," he nodded, "your boyfriend is such an asshole, dapat sa 'yo iyong mamahalin ka ng totoo."
"Gago." Narinig kong muli ang boses sa tainga ko kasabay ng hagalpak ng tawa.
Tumaas ang sulok ng labi ko at suminghap, unti-unti'y ipinikit ang mata at maya-maya'y naramdaman ko ang basa sa pisngi.
"Bea! Why are you crying?!"
"Oh, I'm so sorry," suminghap ako at mas suminghot, "I was just so sad remembering how he betrayed me. Sinusumpa ko talaga, John. Lahat ng cheater mabasag ang bayag."
Napaubo siya. Naririnig ko ang halakhak sa tainga ko pero mas nag-focus ako sa paghawi ng luha ko para kunwari nagtatanggal ng luha.
"I'm so sorry, John." Tinakpan ko ang bibig, "I didn't mean to act that way."
Niyakap niya ako at tinapik ang likod ko.
"Don't worry, it's okay. I wanted to remove the pain in your heart, Bea. Come with me, I'll treat you for dinner."
"Really?!" I moved away and look at his face, "OMG, John! You are God-sent! Thank you!"
Pretty face could save a life. I was smirking while eating dinner to a famous and oh so pricey restaurant with John. We were talking about things-no, he's mostly talking about himself. About his businesses and booming casinos, about his handsome face and how women would flock just to have a dinner with him.
"What a lucky girl I am, John." Humawak ako sa dibdib, "I'm so flattered."
"Brokenhearted pretty girls like you deserved happiness, after this, would you like us to shop? They said girls forgets their problem with shopping." Ngumisi siya.
"It's too much," umiling ako at kunwari'y nahihiya, "you already treated me for dinner and accompanied me! This is too much!"
"No..." umiling siya at hinawakan ang kamay kong nasa lamesa. "I wanted you to be happy, Bea. Let me."
Hinayaan ko na, he was holding my waist while we strode in luxury boutiques for bags and clothes. I was all smiles but every time he'll look at me, I would give him an innocent, sweet smile.
"Don't be shy, Bea, go get whatever you like."
"Nakakahiya, John," bumuntonghininga ako, "ayos na 'to." Sabay angat ko ng limang paper bag ng Birkin na bag.
"No. I insist." Mayabang niyang itinaas ang kamay, "go get anything tonight. I want you to be happy."
"Oh, you're such a sweet and thoughtful guy, John." Marahang ipinatong ko ang ulo sa kanyang balikat at nang maramdamang muli ang paghawak niya sa baywang ko't panaka-nakang pisil ay lumayo ako sabay sulyap sa attendant.
"Hello, Miss, saan 'yong latest collection n'yo?" sabay lakad ko pasunod sa attendant, iniwan ang lalaking nakatulala pa sa pagkamangha sa akin.
"Here, Ma'am. What do you like to buy?" marahang sinabi niya at nang sumulyap ako kay John ay nagulat siya sabay ngisi at tango.
"Go, Bea. Go get anything." He gave me a go signal kaya ngumiti ako ng matamis sabay sulyap sa attendant at turo.
"I want them all, Miss." I said and giggled.
Oh, how I pretty much made him so broke. Punong-puno ang kamay niya habang naglalakad kami palayo. He held my waist with his palm, nang sumulyap ako sa harapan ay nakita ko ang babaeng nakaunipormeng pang-janitor na naglalakad palapit.
Nagkatinginan kami. She nodded at me and slowly, I placed my hand on John's waist and lowered it a little white talking to him until I'm touching my target.
"Bea, do you have somewhere to stay for tonight? I have an exclusive room-watch out!" binangga siya ng babae kaya muntik na kaming matumba.
"S-Sorry, Sir! Sorry! Sorry!" the lady gasped horribly and lowered her head in apology.
"Stupid!" he exclaimed, "bulag ka ba talaga o bobo?! Kitang may tao!"
"Sorry, Sir! Ma'am!" she exclaimed, almost shaking. "'Di ko sadya-"
"Bobo! Wala ka bang mata para makita!" he exclaimed.
"Sorry po..."
"John," I called and touched his shoulder, "it's okay. Miss, be careful next time, 'kay?"
"Yes, Ma'am. Sorry po. Sorry!" tumungo siyang muli at sa muling pag-angat ng tingin niya sa akin ay tinaasan ko ng kilay.
"Get lost!" John snapped at her before glancing at me, "Bea, are you fine?"
"Yes, John," I touched his chest, extending my hand on John's back to the girl and felt her took the wallet I got and walked away unnoticed.
"That stupid rat," ngumiwi siya at umayos ng tayo. "So, as I was saying...about staying in my room..."
"Oh, John, thank you so much for being so sweet but I'm afraid I have something to attend for tonight." I answered. Nakita ko ang pagkadismaya niya.
"The room is great, Bea. We could relax and you know...spent some time?"
"How 'bout tomorrow?" I asked, doon muling nagliwanag ang mata niya.
"Can we meet?" he asked, hopeful.
"Yes, I'll be free to meet you. I have something urgent for tonight and as much as I want to spend time with you, I'm afraid I couldn't. I could give you my number if you like!"
"That's great!" he showed me his latest phone. I took it to punch my number. "See that model, Bea? That's the latest version of this model, I just got this yesterday. Wala pa ito sa market at ako pa lang ang nakakakuha rito sa Pilipinas. The CEO's my friend's friend so I was the first one to have it!"
Uh-huh? I got mine last month. I had a date with the CEO.
"Wow, you are so lucky!" I chirped, "you really are big time, John! Handsome, rich, a bachelor...no one could ever surpass you!"
I caught the pride on his face, probably boosting his male ego. That's what boys like him likes, woman who'd praise them. Dick head.
"I know, right?" he smirked boastfully, "girls wanted me so bad but only you could make me feel...oh, fuck, Bea. You are so hot."
"You are hot yourself, darling." Pinisil ko ang pisngi niya bago sumulyap sa orasan ko. "Oh, I have to go!"
"You want me to take you?" he offered, "I have a Ferrari-"
"No, my driver would fetch me, John." I smiled, "you can take me to the car instead."
Mula sa malayo ay kita ko na ang itim na van na papalapit sa amin. John was so clingy but I maintained my smile until we reached the car.
"Miss Bea," a man, dressed like a valet, opened the van's door for me. Yumuyukod pa.
"Thank you, dear." I mumbled, smiling and placed the paper bags inside before looking at John.
"Hey, John. Thank you so much. You are so lovely and I loved every minute I had spent with you."
"With pleasure, Bea." He smiled arrogantly, "so...see you tomorrow? I'll reserve you a room in our casino. VIP."
"Gladly," I smiled and waved my hand, "I gotta go."
"Bye..." ngumisi siya umatras at talikod pero dali-dali kong hinawakan ang pulsuhan niya at iginalaw ang daliri ko.
"Wait, John!" I exclaimed and looked my way, startled. Nanatili ang kamay kong nasa pulsuhan niya.
"Y-Yes?" he gasped.
"Well..." I smiled shyly. Humawak ako sa pulsuhan niya pang mas maigi, humawak sa balikat para ma-distract siya bago tumingkayad at halik sa kanyang pisngi.
"Thank you, my hero." I said and shyly waved.
I grasped my palm. I shyly ran towards the van and gave him a flying kiss while he remained stunned and bewildered.
Umandar na ang sasakyan pagkasara ko at naiwan siyang tulala at wala sa sarili, nakahawak sa pisngi.
My fake smile faded. Seryoso ang tingin ko sa bintana at ang tahimik na kotse ay biglang napuno ng tawanan.
"Oh, shit, Bullet! You are a fucking professional!" Rick exclaimed from the driver's seat.
'Di ako kaagad umimik.
"What did you get?! May patakbo ka pang nalalaman!" Claudine exclaimed after hiding from the back and from my palm, inihulog ko sa ere ang gintong rolex sabay taas ng kilay, nagyayabang.
"Oh, shit! That was so smooth!" he exclaimed. I pursed my lips. Nang tumigil ang van ay pumasok si Jayden na kakahubad pa lang ng valet uniform niya ay pumalakpak na.
"All hail Queen Bullet!" he exclaimed and I just shrugged, satisfied with the looks they're giving me.
"How's the client, Dine?" sumulyap ako sa likuran na ngumisi sa akin sabay kindat.
"Satisfied! She already wired the payment! Ang gagong iyon, matapos pala magloko kay Ma'am ay nagnakaw pa sa kanya! She invested in his hotel but was scammed instead!" she exclaimed, napasandal ako at nailing.
"He's a show-off," I shrugged.
"Oo, napakayabang! Bastos! Kung 'di lang ako na-stress sa role ko kanina baka hinambalos ko na siya ng mop!" she exclaimed dramatically.
My phone beeped. Mula sa kanya ay sumulyap ako sa phone at nakita ang isang text.
From: Unknown Number
See you tomorrow, Beautiful Bea! 😘
"Ay, iba talaga ang kagandahan ng ating Bullet!" Jayden commented after looking at my message kaya nagkibit-balikat ako, tinanggal ang sim sabay bali sa gitna at tapon sa bintana.
"So...I'm kinda rich tonight, guys. What bar?" I shot my brow up.
"Schauffer Alley!" Sabay-sabay nilang sigaw.
"Alright, to the Schauffer Alley! Drinks are on me!" I raised my hand.
They sang in glee with the stereo on our way. Nanatili akong tahimik at pinakinggan lang sila, pagod nang kakasita sa ingay pag magkakasama.
Inayos ko pa muna ang tube top kong suot at ang nagpalit ng kulay silver na pumps para bumagay sa outfit ko. I put my blonde and slightly curly hair in a half ponytail to show my bangle earrings.
When we reached the famous yet exclusive bar in the city, everyone was excited. Nakakapit sa braso ko si Claudine habang naglalakad dahil sa labas pa lang ay dinig na dinig na kaagad ang tugtog at hiyawan ng mga tao.
The bouncers immediately let us in upon seeing me.
"Ma'am Bullet, ngayon lang po kayo ulit nakapunta!" he greeted and I gave him a tap on the shoulder.
"Who's the DJ tonight, dear?" I asked.
"Hindi po ako sigurado, Ma'am. Pero mukhang 'yong may-ari po ata."
I nodded, I gave him a tip and got inside the booming bar. The sound is playful and the beats are on point. Halos ang usok at nakakasilaw na ilaw sa lugar at kaagad kong napansing puno ang bar ngayon.
"Woah, I heard the owner would be our DJ tonight?" Dine whispered.
I shrugged. "Let's go get some seat."
"Grabe, 'di mo man lang ba 'ko papansinin? Sabi ko, 'yong may-aring gwapo ang magdi-DJ ngayon, Bullet!"
"Uh-huh..." I shrugged, "what's your definition of gwapo, then? If it wasn't prince like, I'm not interested."
Kinulit pa niya ako pero 'di ko na pinatulan at gusto ko lang talagang aliwin ang sarili ngayong gabi at nakakapagod iyong ginawa ko kanina. The bar was packed, a reason why we find it hard securing a seat.
I looked around and noticed familiar faces I'm seeing on TV or magazines. Some blonde man raised a drink for me as he looked at my breast down my legs.
Ang daming artista at models ngayon, ah?
'Di ko siya pinansin. Habang nag-uusap ang mga kasama ay binusog ko ang mata sa mga sumasayaw na ilaw sa itaas.
"Is he going to play a song for us?" narinig ko pang usapan ng mga nasa table pero hindi ko pinagtuunan na ng pansin.
Must be the DJ they're obsessed with.
"Here, hanap tayong upuan mamaya kapag may umalis," ani Jayden kaya naupo kami sa may stool malapit sa bar counter.
"Let's dance!" Claudine exclaimed upon staring at the dancing crowd.
"Later, Dine," I mumbled. "I'm pretty tired, kayo muna."
"Oh, so KJ!" ngumuso siya sabay hila sa dalawang lalaki, "come on, boys! Let's dance!"
The boys looked at me, I gave them a nod kaya sinamahan na nila sa Claudine sa dance floor at nakihalo sa mga nagsasayaw.
Sumulyap ako sa counter sabay tawag sa bartender.
"Yes, Ma'am?"
"I want some Pina Colada," I said and he saluted.
He gave me my order, when he left, I got busy staring at my drink until the current DJ announced something, making the crowd go wild.
"Please welcome, finally! Alam kong matagal n'yo nang inaantay kung free ang schedule so ito na! Let's welcome our DJ for this special night, ang ating boss! Zion!"
"Zion! Zion! Zion!" they cheered.
"Hi, fans. Missed me?" a baritone and playful voice asked in the microphone.
Mas lumakas ang tilian kaya napairap ako sa hangin at halos takpan ang tainga ko at lumingon sa stage.
So annoying! Why are they so loud? As if this man is handsome or something-
A handsome man in his white shirt and black leather jacket stopped me. Umawang ang labi ko at napasinghap nang makita ang mapaglarong ngiti niya sa gitna.
"Hands-up, everyone!" he exclaimed and as the music boomed, my chest did too.
He has a pair of majestic blue eyes, mas kumislap iyon dahil sa disco lights na tumama at bigla siyang umikot. Sa pagharap muli sa aparato niya ay ang biglang pag-drop ng tugtog at talunan ng mga tao.
"Seems like we have a wild crowd tonight, hmm?' ngumisi siya at nang igalaw niya ang katawan ay sumayaw din ang gintong necklace sa kanyang leeg.
His strong jaw's on the view with his aristocrat nose. From the distance, I can definitely conclude he isn't pure. Paniguradong may lahi ito. Mata pa lang na asul ay halata na.
He lifted his hand, brushed his messy medium length hair flawlessly and put in a sexy-man bun in just a few moves. Nang matapos niya iyon ay inilagay niya ang headphone na nasa leeg sa tainga sabay turo sa magulong crowd at kindat.
It made them wilder. Masaya na ang bar kanina pero mas dumoble noong sa kanya na. He knew how to move, he knew how charming he is and he's using it on his advantage!
I might be hallucinating or what but I think our eyes met. Nawala ang ngisi sa labi niya at parang may humalukay sa tiyan ko habang nakikipagtitigan doon.
I looked away. I focused my attention to my drink and shook my head.
Snap out of it, Bullet! Ang dami ng tao rito! Impossibleng magkatitigan kayo!
What's this? Why am I like this? May Mali siguro sa nakain ko!
I asked for another drink. Hindi ko na siya sinusulyapan masyado pero pasimple akong sumilip at nahuling muli ang tingin niya. His blue eyes are sharp and menacing. He licked his lower lip sensually and I looked away, confused with the sensation I had felt on my ribcage.
What the fuck, Bullet?
Umiling na lang ako. Hindi na ako muling bumaling sa stage at hinayaan na lang silang naroon.
They called my attention and try to convince me to dance but I don't wanna risk getting a look at that man's deep blue eyes so I said no.
Hinayaan naman nila ako. They knew I don't like dancing much and preferred being alone so they didn't force me.
Nang umalis na ang DJ sa gitna para makihalo sa tao ay doon na ako nakahinga nang maluwag at tumalikod sa counter para pagmasdan ang crowd.
Ang dami nga talagang customer ngayon. Walang maupuan na ang iba at nasa dance floor na lang para magsaya.
I pursed my lips and licked my red lips when I felt the way the hair at the back of my head pricked.
It wasn't new. I'm used to those kind of stares but what I felt this time was way more intense I could feel it burning a hole on my back—to the tattoos I have, showing because of my dress.
Hinanap ko ang tingin na iyon para sana irapan ang lalaki o ano pero muntik na akong mahulog mula sa stool nang sa may harapan ko banda, sa may corner ay nakasandal iyong lalaki.
He was looking at me darkly, leaning on the wall. On his hand is the glass of liquor and he's been moving his hand slowly to make the ice clink inside.
Tumikhim ako at umayos ng upo, tumitig sa kanya pabalik.
Huh! I know why he's looking at me since earlier! He likes me!
Lumaban ako ng tinginan. I rested my back on the counter more, crossed my legs to show him my milky skin.
He pursed his lips. Nakita ko ang pag-angat ng tingin niya mula sa hita ko sa akin sabay angat ng baso ng alak niya at simsim doon.
I did the same. I raised my glass and sipped on it while locking my eyes with his beautiful and sexy blue ones.
What I wasn't expecting is when he strode towards me. I was shocked when he walked closer but I showed no glint of emotion. I'm good at this! Kunwari'y walang pakialam at hinawi-hawi pa ang buhok para hindi halatang 'di ako mapakali.
I bet he'll ask me to dance! Nagagandahan lang sa akin ito, panigurado!
"Having a good time, huh?" hell the husky voice sent me chills. Kumurap ako at taas-noong sinulyapan siyang nasa harapan ko na.
"Yeah," I shrugged, wala dapat pakialam pero nang makita ko ang tingin sa akin ng mga babaeng customer at halatang may kung anong inggit ay palihim akong nagyabang.
No one could turn down this beauty, hmm? Even this hottie DJ?
He doesn't look like a prince, he's more like a knight in shining leather jacket. Dangerously handsome. May nahulog pang hibla ng buhok niya mula sa man bun kaya mas nadepina ang pagiging delikado niya.
"Hmm, I can see," he cleared his throat and I stared at my drink.
He's gonna ask me in three...two...
"Would you dance?" he asked and I looked up, trying my best to hide my amusement while looking at his handsome face.
"Uhm, no." I answered. Natigilan siya at umawang ang labi, akmang may sasabihin pero itinaas ko ang daliri sa ere.
"Pero mapilit ka kaya sige," I finished the drink in one sip. "Pagbibigyan kita."
I caught the amused gaze he had. He offered me his hand and I gently took it, even shivering when I felt his warm and calloused palm.
He held the small of my waist to help me down the stool and when I got off it, he sat there to replace me.
Nangunot ang noo ko.
"Mister?" I asked, he looked at me innocently.
"Yes?" he asked and moistened his lower lip.
"Why are you..." sumulyap ako sa stool ko kanina na inupuan na niya ngayon.
"Hmm? Thought you'll dance?"
"Huh?"
"Sige na, Miss, sayaw ka na ro'n. Kanina ko pa kasi inaantay na may upuan kasi nangangalay na ako kakatayo." He smiled cutely like it was nothing sabay hikab at unat ng kamay niya. Natulala lang ako.
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