YOU'RE MINE, ALEJANDRO. - Rated SPG

CHAPTER 4

BUONG araw akong nagkulong sa kuwarto dahil sa sinabi sa akin ni Alejandro. Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit galit na galit siya sa akin. Ang ex-girlfriend niya ang gumawa ng kasalanan para maghiwalay sila at hindi ako.

Narinig kong bumukas ang pinto ng kuwarto, ngunit hindi ako nag-aksaya ng oras para bumangon o kaya lumingon. Marahil ay gumamit na sila ng duplicate para mabuksan ang pinto.

Naamoy ko pabango ni mommy kaya alam kong siya ang pumasok sa kuwarto.

“Nikka, anak..”

Hindi ako nagsalita. Nanatiling nakatakip ng kumot ang katawan ko. Ayokong makita niyang mugto ang mga mata ko. Halos hindi ako nakatulog ng maayos dahil sa nangyari.

“Anak, bumangon ka na at kumain baka magkasakit ka niyan.”

“Nikka…”

“Mom, iwan n’yo ako gusto kong mapag-isa.”

“Nikka, kailangan mong kumain para hindi ka magkasakit. Gusto mo bang hindi matuloy ang kasal n’yo ni Alejandro dahil may sakit ka?”

Sandali akong nag-isip. Hindi puwedeng hindi matuloy ang kasal namin ni Alejandro. Matagal ko ng pangarap na maging asawa si Alejandro. Ito na ang pagkakataon na ‘yon.

“Mom, hindi ko naman kasalanan kung hindi natuloy ang kasal ni Alejandro sa girlfriend niya. Nakita naman ng mga mata niyang niloko siya ng girlfriend niya, bakit galit siya sa akin?”

Huminga ng malalim si Alejandro. “Hindi lang siguro niya matanggap na niloko siya ng girlfriend niya. Alam mong mahal na mahal niya ang babae na ‘yon.”

Inalis ko ang kumot sa katawan ko at bumangon. “Mom, matutunan ba akong mahalin ni Alejandro?”

Hinaplos ni mommy ang buhok ko. “Maganda ka, matalino, mabait, at sexy. Wala ng hahanapin sa iyo si Alejandro. Siguradong magiging mabuting asawa ka at ina.”

“Thank you.”

“Ayusin mo ang sarili mo, magpapadala ako ng pagkain dito.” Tumayo si mommy para umalis.

“Thank you.”

Nang umalis siya ay naligo ako. Hindi puwedeng hindi matuloy ang kasal namin ni Alejandro. Sinadya kong maghiwalay sila para mapunta sa akin si Alejandro, hindi ako papayag na mawalan saysay ang lahat ng pinaghirapan ko.

Isang oras akong nagbabad sa banyo. Nagtapis ako ng puting tuwalya ng lumabas ng banyo. Nagulat ako dahil nakita ko si Alejandro sa loob ng kuwarto.

“A-Alejandro!”

His gaze was sharp on me. “Did you purposely invite me to your room to seduce me?”

I furrowed my brows. “I didn't know you were here? Why did you suddenly enter my room?”

“Tsk! Kunwari ka pa!”

Umiling ako. “Hindi ko alam ang sinasabi mo. Umalis ka na dahil magbibihis ako.”

Tumalikod ako at pumunta sa aparador para kumuha ng damit, ngunit nagulat ako ng hilahin niya ang nakabalot na tuwalya sa katawan ko.

“Ay! Alejandro!” sigaw ko.

Nahila niya ang tuwalya kaya lumantad sa kanya ang hubad kong katawan. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko tatakpan ang katawan ko.

“B-Bakit mo hinila?”

“Hindi ba’t ito naman ang gusto mo?”

“Damn it! Lumabas ka ng kuwarto!” sigaw ko.

Gusto ko siya pero hindi ibig sabihin puwede niya akong insultuhin.

Tinapon ni Alejandro ang tuwalyo at lumapit sa akin. “Nikka, gusto mo ako ‘di ba?”

Umiwas ako ng tingin. “U-Umalis ka na.”

“Ay!” sigaw ko.

Bigla niya akong hinila at hinagis sa kama.

“Alejandro! Ano ba!”

Dumapa siya sa akin at hinawakan ang kamay ko saka siniil ako ng halik.

“Aray!” Tinutulak ko siya.

Kinagat niya ang labi ko habang ang kamay niya ay sobrang pisil sa dibdib ko. Wala akong nararamdaman init ng katawan sa ginagawa niya kung hindi sakit.

“Ito ba ang gusto mo!”

Hinalikan niya ang leeg ko at sinipsip. Tinutulak ko siya, ngunit malakas siya sa akin. Sa halip na pigilan ko siya at hinayaan ko na lang siya. Tumutulo ang luha ko habang kinagat niya ang s**o ko. Ang kamay niya ay pinipisil ang s**o at puwit ko.

“Alejandro, please!”

“Remember, Nikka, I will make your life miserable with me.”

Tumayo siya at binababa ang pantalon, saka walang awang pinaghiwalay ang mga hita ko at buong lakas na ipinasok ang alaga niya.

“Aray!”

Tinutulak ko siya dahil masakit, pero ayaw niyang magpapigil. Hinahampas pa niya ang puwit ko ng malakas habang binabayo niya ako.

Ginusto mo ‘to, Nikka, magtiis ka.

Ang tanging hiling ko na lang ay matapos si Alejandro.

“Uh! Uh! Uh!” ungol niya.

Puro sakit ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya. Nang makaraos siya ay bigla siyang lumabas ng kuwarto. Masakit ang katawan ko ng bumangon ako at humarap sa salamin. Tumulo ang luha ko dahil ang dami kong pasa sa katawan. Maging ang dibdib ko ay may pasa na rin, idagdag pa ang mga kissmark na nilagay niya sa akin.

“Huwag kang iiyak. Ito ang matagal mong pinangarap,” kausap ko sa sarili ko.

Muli akong bumalik sa banyo para maligo, tapos nagpadala na lang ako ng pagkain sa loob ng kuwarto ko. Tinakpan ko ang mga pasa at kissmark gamit ng makapal na makeup.

Hindi ko inaasahan na paglabas ko ay makikita ko si Alejandro at pamilya niya.

“Nikka, mabuti na lang at lumabas ka na. Sinabi ni Alejandro na tulog ka.”

Tinitigan ko ng matalim si Alejandro nang magsalubong kami ng tingin.

“I didn't sleep well last night because of what Alejandro did to me.”

“Nikka, don't worry, what Alejandro did won't happen again,” his dad replied.

"Why are you here?" I asked.

"Seems like you're not aware that we're discussing the wedding?" Alejandro sarcastically replied.

“I didn't know you were coming here. If I knew, I wouldn't have asked, would I? I'm not like you. You let women openly fool you.”

Kulang na lang bumulagta ako sa matalim na tingin niya.

"Ehem! Let's talk about your wedding," wika ni Mommy.

“Yeah, let’s talk the wedding,” sagot ng daddy niya.

Hindi ako nagpasindak kay Alejandro kahit alam kong tutol siya sa lahat ng plano namin sa kasal. Ang gusto niya ay simpleng kasal pero hindi ako pumayag. Isang beses lang akong ikakasal kaya gusto ko bongga.

“It takes two months to prepare for your wedding,” his father said.

“That's fine with me as long as I want our wedding to be grand,” I replied.

“Alejandro, is there anything you'd like to add?” his father asked.

“You haven't agreed to any of my suggestions anyway. Why bother asking me now?”

“Well, that's just great. You don't know anything except being foolish.”

“Nikka, are you testing my patience?”

I smiled teasingly. “Hasn't your patience run out yet? Well, I guess you have quite a long patience for deceivers.”

“Let’s finish our conversation,” wika ni daddy.

Tumayo si Alejandro. “Excuse me, I have to go.”

“Alejandro, didn't you eat before leaving?” Mommy said.

“I'm still full, Auntie."

“Don't forget to accompany Nikka to the wedding designer tomorrow, and you need to get the necessary documents for your wedding,” Daddy said.

"Yes, Uncle."

He left without even looking at me.

“It's okay,” I whispered.

“BALIW ka na talaga, mukhang kailangan mo ng tumira sa mental hospital,” wika ni Jessica.

Nang matapos kaming mag-usap tungkol sa kasal. Tinawagan ko siya para samahan akong pumunta sa bar at uminom.

Ininom ko ang alak sa wine glass. “Hindi naman ako baliw. Nagmahal lang ng sobra sa lalaking manhid at tanga.”

“Do you know you're being foolish and numb? Why did you force yourself? Tingnan mo ang ginawa niya sa iyo. You're covered in bruises. Do you want Alejandro to always treat you like this every time you have s*x?”

“Maybe I need to learn how to make that kind of lovemaking more romantic.”

She rolled her eyes in irritation. “I give up on your insanity.”

“Jessica, you know I love Alejandro so much, I can't just let him be fooled by another woman.”

“Alejandro doesn't love you.”

I fell silent and took another sip of alcohol.

“Maybe this is how love works, you have to sacrifice.”

“You both should love each other equally.”

“Jessica, I thought you were on my side?”

“I am your friend and I don't want to see you hurt.”

“Let's just drink instead of talking about Alejandro.”

Nagkibit-balikat siya, tapos ininom niya ang alak sa wine glass niya.

“Ako ba ang maid of honor mo?”

Ngumiti ako. “Oo, sino pa ba?”

“Baka naman puwedeng si Noel ang bestman.”

“Well, kapatid ni Alejandro ang bestman.”

“Ay, sayang!”

“Jessica, don't count on Kuya, he doesn't like liberated women.”

“Wow! Doesn't he know that liberated women are great in bed?”

“Maybe you're right, that's probably why Alejandro struggles to forget about Beatrix even though he's being fooled.”

“Well, if you're Alejandro's wife, you should learn such things to be loved by Alejandro.”

I was about to speak when I saw Beatrix enter. She was with three girls and two guys.

“Hey, are you okay?" Jessica asked.

“Yeah, I saw a cockroach enter the bar.”

Jessica glanced at what I was looking at. “Nikka, hayaan mo si Beatrix."

I smirked teasingly. “I won't do anything to them.”

"He sighed. “Those smiles of yours, they look like you're up to something I won't like.”

“I won't do anything except watch the cockroach drinking cheap alcohol.”

“Will you promise me?”

I shook my head. “I'm not fond of making promises.”

“You're really crazy.”

Hindi ko inalis ang tingin ko sa grupo ni Beatrix. Hinintay kong may gawin siyang kakaiba. May nakita akong lalaki na papalapit kay Beatrix. Nagulat ako nung hinalikan niya si Beatrix.

"Jessica, did you see that?"

"Yes, maybe he's her boyfriend."

"That's not the guy she was with at the bar the other day."

"Beatrix is single so she's free to look for someone else."

"But Alejandro is still pursuing her. I need to do something to let Alejandro know what she's up to."

I stood up to approach them but Jessica stopped me.

"Nikka, for god's sake, calm down."

I returned to my seat and drank alcohol. Suddenly Beatrix turned to our direction so we made eye contact.

Beatrix stood up and pulled the guy who kissed her.

"Nikka, Beatrix is coming this way," Jessica whispered.

"Yes, I see."

Beatrix stood in front of us and smiled. "Hello, Loser!"

I grinned. "Hi, Cockroach!"

"Small world, isn't it? We always seem to run into each other at the bar I go to. Or maybe you're really following me to report me to Alejandro? Anyway, Alejandro and I are over, and our wedding won't push through."

I smiled. "First, I'm not following you, you see those expensive liquor bottles that are empty. Expensive and you can't afford it. It's not my habit to follow someone like you, a cockroach. Secondly, even if you and Alejandro broke up, what reason do I have to follow you? Besides, we're the ones getting married, not you guys."

She glared at me. "Are you happy now that you're getting married?"

“That’s a stupid question? Sinong babae ang hindi magiging masaya kung si Alejandro ang magiging asawa? For sure, tuwang-tuwa ka ng dapat ikakasal kayo. Ikaw naman kasi masyado kang naging kampante. Sana tiniis mo muna ang kati mo, hindi mo muna sana pinakamot sa ibang lalaki para hindi ka nahuli.”

“I got caught because of your meddling!"

“You're the one who gave a reason to get caught so don't blame me.”

“Remember this! No matter what happens, you will never get Alejandro's heart because he loves me.”

Nagdilim ang paningin ko. Kinuha ko ang wine glass ko at tinapon sa mukha niya.

“f**k you cockroach!”

“Ay! Damn it!”

Sasampalin sana niya ako pero pinigilan ko siya. “I haven't had a cockroach slap me in the face yet.” I pushed away her hand and slapped her.

“Ouch!” Beatrix yelled.

“Tarantado ka!” sigaw ng lalaki.

I wasn't ready for him to throw a punch at me. I closed my eyes and bowed my head.

“Who are you to hurt the woman I'm going to marry?”

My heart leaped for joy. “Alejandro!” I whispered.

Alejandro twisted the man's hand and punched him.

"Alejandro!" Beatrix exclaimed in surprise.

Alejandro looked at me. “Are you okay?”

My face turned red. “Yes.”

I didn't know what got into him today. Suddenly, he was being kind to me, just like when we were best friends.

“Alejandro, Nikka slapped me!” Beatrix cried.

“We're done, Beatrix, so don't bother us anymore.”

“But...”

“You're always with other men.”

“Alejandro..." Beatrix whispered.

“Get out before I call the police.”

Beatrix ran out, followed by the man with her.

I smiled at Alejandro. “Thank you for saving me.”

He approached and whispered. “Am I a good actor? Be grateful that your brother is here, otherwise I would've let that guy punch you. You're worthless, Nikka.”

My smile faded, then I looked for my brother. I saw Kuya Noel and his friends by the bartender, looking at us.

I held back my tears. “I'm okay.”

I grabbed the alcohol and drank it.

“Wow, your knight in shining armor is so sweet,” Jessica said.

I nodded and smiled weakly. That would've been my reaction too if I didn't know that Alejandro was only forced to do that because of Kuya Noel.

Alejandro and I were together in getting the documents we needed, like the cenomar to submit to the municipality. We even had family planning because that was one of the requirements. Technically, we could have done everything under the table to make it easier for us, but I suggested otherwise so I could truly feel that I'm getting married. We were together, but the two of us weren't talking.

“We have nothing left to do. Can I leave now?” Alejandro asked.

“Can you accompany me to eat?”

“You know, I've been tired of being with you since earlier. Do you really think I still want to eat with you?”

“Alejandro, I didn't eat breakfast earlier before I left. I'm feeling weak and hungry.”

“Okay, pagbibigyan kita.”

Nauna siyang sumakay sa kotse at sumunod ako. Hinayaan ko siyang pumili ng restaurant na kakainan namin, ngunit nagulat ako nang mag-drive thru kami.

“Alejandro?”

You said you were hungry, right? I'll buy you food. Eat while I drive you home.”

“You really don't like me, do you?”

“I don't want you to be my spouse.”

“Because you only see me as a best friend.”

“We could have been fine together if you didn't force yourself on me.”

“I love you more than just a friend.”

“I don't love you, and I can't love you.”

Umiwas ako ng tingin sa kanya at mabilis kong pinunasan ang luha ko. it's really hurts.

“Just buy me a burger and fries,” I whispered.

Tumango siya. Um-order siya ng pagkain na para sa akin lang. Hindi siya bumili ng para sa kanya.

“Kumusta ang pag-aayos n’yo ng papeles n’yo?” bungad na tanong ni mommy.

Umupo ako sa sofa at tinaas ko ang paa sa lamesa. “I’m tired.”

“Napasa n’yo na ba?”

Tumango ako. “Yes, nakausap na rin namin ang pari na magkakasal sa amin.”

“Mukhang nagkakamabutihan na kayo ni Alejandro?”

Kumunot ang noo ko. “Huh?”

Nagpadala siya ng larawan n’yong dalawa kanina. Mukha kayong masayang dalawa.”

Lahat iyon ay kasinungalingan.

“Gusto ko ng magpahinga,” putol ko sa anumang sasabihin ni mommy.

Ayokong magkomento sa mga sinasabi niya. Hindi naman kasi totoo ang mga larawan na pinadala ni Alejandro. Halos isuka na nga niya ako kanina.

I lay down on the bed and closed my eyes. I'm physically and mentally exhausted right now. Until I didn't realize I fell asleep.

I woke up to the sound of my phone. When I picked up my phone, my heart almost jumped for joy. Alejandro wanted to video call me.

“Hello, Ali!”

My smile faded when I saw Beatrix's face on the screen. She was smiling at me.

“Why are you using his phone?”

Marahil naka-off ang volume ng phone kaya hindi nila naririnig ang sinasabi ko.

“f**k!” sigaw ko sa galit.

Habang hawak ni Beatrix ang telepono ni Alejandro. Lumapit siya at niyakap niya ito, saka siniil ng halik.

Kalalabas lang ng banyo si Alejandro at naghalikan sila. Daig ko pa ang sinaksak ng paulit-ulit habang nakikita silang dalawa. Biglang lumingon si Alejandro sa camera at nakita niya ako.

“Alejandro…”

He held his phone while Beatrix was kissing him on the neck. I saw how Alejandro responded to each of Beatrix's kisses.

“Mga hayop!”

I put down my phone to cry. After letting out my tears, I picked up my phone again. They were still on video call while kissing.

“You want to play games! Fine! I'll give it to you.”

Kinuha ko ang Ipad ko at tinutok ang camera sa isang phone kung saan naka-video call kami. Binuksan ko ang social media account ko saka pinindot ko ang live.

“Mga baboy kayo!” Gigil kong sigaw.

Alam ko naman kahit sumigaw ako hindi nila maririnig. Hinayaan kong mapanood ng mga kakilala namin ang kababuyan nilang ginagawa.

Ilang sandali lang ay biglang huminto ang dalawa. Nakita kong nagbukas ng phone si Beatrix. Nakita ko ang reaksyon nilang gulat na gulat. Bigla nilang pinatay ang video call sa akin. Ang dami kong natanggap na tawag, ngunit ang tawag lang ni Alejandro ang sinagot ko.

“Hello, Ali?”

“Son of a b***h! Why did you go live?!”

I grinned. “Oh, you should thank me because I'm not the only one who saw your disgusting act.”

“You're really causing trouble!”

“Am I the one causing trouble or you? You know you're going to marry me but you're still meeting your ex-girlfriend.”

“I love Beatrix. She's the one I love, not you!”

I swallowed to hold back my tears. “There's nothing I can do about that. Just accept the consequences of what you both did.” I hung up the call.

“I won't let you win.”