Chapter 1
Notes:
Medj mabilis takbo nitong istoryang 'to and please wag na magulat sa ugali ng ibang characters lalo na if they're from a rich background. Always remember to read responsibly for this is also 18+
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Mikha
Today is Sunday, which means it's golf day. Hindi ako marunong mag-golf pero maraming chikababes doon kaya this day for me is holy. I hurriedly went to Achi's room and almost retched because it reeked of alcohol, and my sister was wearing only underwear. I shook my head and sighed before tapping her shoulder to wake her up, "Ate Seul, hoy!" Naubusan ako ng pasensya kaya tinuktok ko sa kanya yung cellphone ko. Agad naman siyang napaupo at humikab pa, but she groaned and caressed her head where I had tapped her.
"Are you an Amazon or something? Always resorting to fucking violence," she said in a low tone, still keeping her eyes closed, which made me roll my eyes.
"Ate, today is golf day and you're still not awake! Paano kapag puro oldies na ang nandiyan? I swear to God!" I said hysterically, which made her ruffle her hair out of annoyance. She motioned for me to leave her room.
"Oo na, sige na, wait for me downstairs and make sure to call the idiots." Tumango ako and went out of her room dahil tumayo na rin naman siya at nag-stretch.
I happily texted our friends.
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Mikha 05:00 a.m.
Ate Seulgi's fucking awake, make sure to come by before she goes down.
Colet 05:00 a.m.
Sira ba ulo mo, Mikhs? Paano ko paliliparin sarili ko sa inyo, galing pa akong Alabang?
Mikha 05:00 a.m.
It's not my problem. [rolling eyes emoticon]
Moon 05:01 a.m.
Be there in 3 mins, Mikhs.
Lisa 05:04 a.m.
I'll meet you guys sa golf course na mismo. I somehow ended up in somebody else's unit na naman.
Mikha 05:06 a.m.
Dumbass, sige na guys bilisan niyo na! @Jhoanna, @Gwen, and @Chantal. Where are you three?
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"Master Mikhaela, nasa garden na po sina Mistress Jho, Master Gwen, and Master Chantal." My eyes lit up when I heard that from our butler.
"Thank you, Butler Fal." He bowed in front of me, and I motioned my hand to dismiss him. I greeted all the house helpers with a cheerful "Good morning" because I am really happy kapag Sunday.
"Good morning, fellas! Good morning, sweetie." I planted a soft kiss on the back of Jho's palm.
"Morning, Mikhs. How do I look?" I stared at Jho. Her outfit features a stylish, metallic baby blue golf polo shirt, made from a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric that combines function with fashion. The shirt has a slight shimmer, catching the sunlight as she moves, with a tailored fit that flatters her figure. The collar and buttons are subtly accented with a matte baby blue finish, adding a touch of elegance without being overpowering. Paired with the polo are comfy, high-waisted baby blue golf shorts, which hit just above the knee. The shorts have a tailored cut with clean lines, offering both classy and a sophisticated look. The waistband features a discreet, elasticized band that ensures a perfect fit, while the fabric itself has a slight stretch, allowing for ease of movement for later swings.
"You're perfect, sweetie," Gwen commented. Now stared at her outfit, which starts with a fitted white golf polo shirt, featuring a slightly oversized cut for a more relaxed, tomboyish look. The shirt is made from a breathable, perfect for staying cool on the course. The collar is sharp and structured, with a touch of greyish hue that matches the simple, streamlined buttons down the front. But I turned to Jhoanna and smiled at her.
"I agree, Jho. Ang ganda mo sobra." I gave Jho a thumbs-up and she just flipped her hair with a confident look.
"Where is your sister? She's taking so long." Chantal Son, my ate's bestfriend, clicked her tongue out of annoyance, but what caught me was her outfit too. Chan's outfit features a forest green polo shirt with an asymmetrical design—one side is sleeveless, while the other has a long, fitted sleeve, creating an eye-catching and unconventional look. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, with a subtle sheen that adds a touch of glamour to the unique design. The collar is slightly exaggerated, with pointed tips that give the outfit an avant-garde edge. This style actually screams Chantal; it’s very much her.
"You done checking out our outfits, Mikhs?" Chan raised her brow, and I chuckled.
"That's a fashion connoisseur for you, Chan." Jho hugged me, and we waited for my ate. Gwen was busy vaping in the smoking area while Chan was doing stretches. After a few chitchats, my ate finally came down, and her outfit didn't escape my notice—it was a fitted golf polo in a rich, deep charcoal gray. The shirt has a clean, minimalist design, with a subtle ribbed texture that adds depth without being too flashy. The collar is sharp and structured, with a hidden button placket that maintains the outfit's sleek look. The sleeves are slightly longer than usual, reaching just above the elbow, which gives the outfit a more refined and and also a sophisticated feel.
I shook my head. They really look great.
"Good morning, Octavios. Gwen, Jho, and smolbean." Moon suddenly showed up wearing a visor, its color is matte black with a minimalistic design that matches the modern, sporty vibe of her outfit. The sun cap adds an extra layer of flair, featuring a playful pattern in shades of pastel pink and blue that complements the visor's simplicity. Her golf outfit includes a fitted, white polo shirt with subtle geometric patterns in pastel tones, adding a touch of color without overwhelming the look. The shirt is made from a high-performance, probably one of her family's best sellers which ensures comfort and breathability on the course. She pairs this with high-waisted, black golf shorts that have a clean, tailored cut and are adorned with a small, silver logo on the waistband that says "Moon". The shorts offer both style and functionality, with a slight stretch that allows for unrestricted movement.
"There's our sponsor," Chan teased and Moon just raised her hands playfully and we all laughed.
"Where are the others?" Moon asked and they all shrugged, I fished out for my phone when Jho received a call.
"Hello, ate Colet? Where are you? We're here na kila Mikhs- ah, okay. see you there na lang- yes, yes, we're complete and si Lisa ata sa course na rin didirecho.- right, take care. love you too." Jho looked at us and we all just nodded and went to get our clubs. We decided to let butler Fal drive since it's still early and my good for nothing sister still wanted to take a nap, she's on the shotgun seat of the van. I rolled my eyes, that's a party girl to you- always sleepy in the morning, wild in the evening.
"After golf, I have an appointment regarding with my art gallery, so I'll probably won't be available until evening." Chantal reminded.
"I will go to church ng hapon. Mikhs, sama kayo sa akin ni ate Colet." Jho settled beside Gwen while I am seated in the front row alone while Chan and Moon settled at the back bickering about something related to Chan's art gallery.
"How about Gwen?" Gwen just shook her head and leaned on her seat, right, I forgot that she's agnostic. "I heard Sheena's a choir toda-"
"What time, Jho?" Jho looked at Gwen and she chuckled, I just smirked. Works every time.
"02:00 p.m. then after I think I'll attend a ball, kailangan kasi new launch ng product ni daddy." We nodded.
"I'll be there later, sweetie. See you na lang, ha." Tapik ni Moon kay Jho and Jho nodded. "How about the Octavios? I think walang ball na hindi kayo invited." Moon teased but I just rolled my eyes.
"Meron, 'no. 18th birthday ni Chan." We laughed when ate Seulgi suddenly talked in front kahit akala namin she was already sleeping.
"I apologized three thousand times already and nung nalaman ko naman na walang nakarating na invitation, dinelay ko yung party!" We all laughed when we remembered how funny that was, party ni Chantal 'yon pero dinelay niya talaga para sa amin ni ate.
"Master Lisa is on call, Master Seulgi." Ate Seul nodded and now we heard Lisa through the van's speaker.
"We're here na ni Colet, please drive safely butler Fal. I miss you guys, I'm going to die- Ang oa man, Lisa." She exaggerated but we laughed when we heard ate Colet from the background and how she called Lisa's name. Ang tigas, eh.
Once the call ended, Chantal sighed. "Uminom na naman si Lis?" Chantal asked.
"Yeah, probably still broken about what happened between her and Rosie." We all sighed and became sad.
"Let her be, kasalanan naman din niya." Gwen commented at wala ni isa ang nagsalita.
Because it's true.
3rd Person
Inakbayan naman ni Lisa si Mikhs at biniro, "Iba ka talaga sa mga chikababes."
"Wala pa rin makakatalo sayo, Lis." Lisa laughed but she eventually nudged Mikhs to get her attention at tinuro nito si Colet. "Can't you believe that she's dressed like that as if she's Colet who's just trapped in a hot girl's body." Mikhs laughed and shook her head.
"I was really surprised when I saw her, she's so pretty."
"Right? Kung hindi lang siya masungit, baka I shoot my shot." Mikhs jabs Lisa playfully.
"Sira ka, we can't date each other, remember?" Lisa chuckled.
"Baliw, I don't date younger girls din 'no!" Mikhs smirked.
"You just fu-" Tinakpan agad ni Lisa ang bunganga ni Mikhs.
"Sira ulo ka talaga, wala kayong pinagkaiba ni Seulgi."
"Oy, Lisa. Come here muna." Moon asked Lisa to come near, "We will talk about business, kids. Play around or flirt but don't get hurt." Moon reminded the youngsters, and they just nodded.
Gwen, Colet, Mikhs, and Jho went to their golf carts to get some water.
"Unang-una sa lahat, pwede ka bang maka-date?" Jho tried to flirt with Colet who just scrunched her nose out of annoyance and crossed her arms.
"Tigilan mo ko, Jhoanna. Pag-uuntugin ko na kayo ni Lisa." Jho laughed hard, she really loves it when Colet's annoyed. Mikhs looked at Colet from head to toe and was about to say something when Colet glared at her almost immediately. "Subukan mo dumagdag, sasapokin kita." Inambahan pa siya ni Colet kaya natawa na rin si Mikhs.
"May pinopormahan ka ba?" Gwen asked which made Colet look at her.
"I'm a girl, hello? Can't I wear these for a change?" Mikhs zip her mouth, Jho hugged Colet and Gwen just raised her hands in defeat.
"You really look good no joke, pagkakita ko sayo kanina, I swear Sheena's angry face crossed my mind." Gwen admitted which made them laugh.
Gwen really is down bad kay Sheena. Sheena is Gwen's first love, they were classmates ever since kinder, the time that Gwen's family isn't as rich as they are now. Walang wala si Gwen noon pero hindi niya 'yon naramdaman dahil sa mabuting puso ni Sheena. Sheena will forever hold a place in Gwen's heart and she will do whatever it takes makabawi lang sa kanya.
"Speaking of, kailan ka ba aamin? Umamin ka na mamaya sa simbahan para ikasal ko na kayo direcho." Mikhs joked, Gwen rolled her eyes at her. "Di mo pa nga sinasabi na mayaman ka na sa kanya eh."
"I don't intend to. I enjoy her concern whenever she thinks na wala akong baon." Mikhs just shook her head at what Gwen said.
"Pabebe ka talaga, baka naman siya ang maubusan ng baon." Colet scolded.
"No, I always made sure to give it back and act as if luck's just on her side whenever linilibre niya ako and it works every damn time." Jho giggled and turned her face to Colet.
"Colet, sama ka samin magsimba mamayang 2:00 p.m. I have a ball to attend to kaya hindi ako muna sa gabi." Colet nodded.
"Kasama 'to?" Colet referred to Mikha and Jho nodded.
"Ito rin," Jho pointed at Gwen which made Colet gasp.
Gwen didn't like the reaction. "Oa, Vergara."
"Teka, ipapa-pray over kita." Colet dialed the church's number which caused laughter from the other two of their friends. Gwen just shook her head and took out her vape and took a long drag.
On the other side of the Tee area.
"This is bad news, Seul." Moon whispered. Chantal sighed while Lisa just looked at them both.
"I know pero it's inevitable."
"It's not, Seul. Baka pwede pang pigilan?" Chan suggested but Seul just stared at her sadly.
"Kapag pinigilan ko, damay si Mikha. Hindi ko kaya 'yon, Chan. Magkakandamatayan muna bago ko i-ririsk kapatid ko."
"What if sa akin na lang, Seul? I don't really mind." The three was surprised to hear that from Lisa.
"Sure ka ba?" Seul asked almost wanted to make Lisa drop the offer but the latter just nodded.
"Wala naman ng direksyon buhay ko- aray potangina." Binatukan ba naman siya ni Moon 'eh. Seul sighed.
"Business partner naman kita, so it won't be a problem but are you really sure?"
Lisa nodded, she was never sure in her life, but she has another agenda. "Yes, kanino ka ba dapat ikakasal?"
Seul fished her phone out of her pocket, scrolled for a minute and showed Lisa a picture.
"Sa kanya.
———Kay Jennie Sevilleja."
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Aiah
Agad akong napasimangot nang makita ko ang dalawa kong kaibigan sa harap ko.
"Napagkamalan niyo na namang rest house ang aming munting tahanan," sabi ko habang nagpameywang sa harapan ng mga Sevilleja.
"Suck it up, Aiah. Let's go out," sabi ni Jennie habang nakatingin sa malayo, naka-cross ang mga braso niya habang nakaupo sa sofa ko.
"Natawagan ko na rin sila Maloi, they will come. Ikaw na lang ang laging mahirap pasamahin, ate Aiah," pouted ni Stacey, na nagpa-buntong-hininga sa akin.
"Wala pa akong pera kas—" Hindi pa ako natatapos magsalita nang biglang tumingin sa akin si Jennie, halatang naiinis.
"I told you hangga't nandito ako, you will never have to problem about money, Aiah," sabi niya, napatingin na lang ako kay Stacey na kumibit lang ng balikat.
Nagpupunta lang naman si Jennie dito kapag miss niya ako o kaya kung may problema. Minsan lang maka-miss ang isang 'to, kaya panigurado ay dahil sa problema. "Anong oras ba? Magsisimba pa kasi ako," tanong ko habang sinusuri ni Jennie ang wristwatch niya.
"I will attend the mass with you," sabi niya. Nanlaki ang mga mata ko pati na rin si Stacey.
"Hoy, Achi? Umamin ka nga sa akin, may taning ka na ba ha? Ako na ba magiging tagapag-mana nila daddy?" tanong ko, pero sinamaan lang ako ng tingin ni Jennie habang nag-peace sign ako.
"Para siguradong sasama ka, Aiah," sabi niya. Natawa ako.
"Sigurista ka talaga, Jen," sabi ko habang proud na ngumiti si Jen. "O, siya. Antayin niyo kong magkapatid. Maglilinis muna ako ng bahay bago ko iwan. Nakita niyo ba sila Mamang?" tanong ko. Tumango si Stacey.
"Yes, ate. We made mano and we even gave them 5k each, sila ni Tatang."
"Huy, ba't naman ninyo binigyan ng pera? Kayo talaga, sinabihan ko na kayo, hindi ba?" Nag-bite si Jennie ng lip niya.
"I'll give them more because I can. So, bilisan mo na para makapagsimba na at makakain na with our friends," sabi ni Jennie. Tumango na lang ako. Nag-walis ako sa sala namin at natatawa ako dahil kahit nag-ce-cellphone ang magkapatid, tinataas nila ng kusa ang mga paa nila kada pasadahan ko ng walis ang pwesto nila.
"Tamang tama sunduin na lang natin si Sheena sa simbahan, may choir service siya." Sambit ni Stacey dahil nakausap nito si Maloi. "Si Maloi mauuna na raw sa mall dahil tapos na siya magsimba."
"Sige, maliligo na ako. Wait lang." Sabi ko sa magkapatid.
"Ayun si Shee, naka-all white." Natatawang bulong ni Stacey, nakita namin si Sheena na nagpipigil na rin ng tawa kaya napailing ako, mga pasaway. Si Jennie naman ay nasa kabilang gilid ko, nakataas ang shades niya, pero naka-rbf ito. Resting blank face.
Hindi kasi siya palasimba kaya feel ko naninibago ang isang 'to. Maya-maya ay nagsimula na ang misa pero may nahagip ang mata ko. Isang babaeng kanina pa hikab ng hikab, pula ang buhok niya at makapal ang kilay.
Kanina pa ito bulong ng bulong kaya yung katabi niyang morena na may kulot na buhok ay kanina pa siya kinukunotan ng noo. Ngumuso yung babae at pinagsaklob na lang ang mga palad at nagdasal, napailing ako.
Ang cute.
"Te, kay Lord ang tingin." Bulong ni Stacey kaya natatawang siniko ko siya.
During the mass, I can say that Jennie's sometimes agreeing to Father pero may times ay kumukunot ang noo niya but it went on until mapunta na kami sa sign of peace, I taught them where to start and it's sa likod, sa harap, sa kaliwa, and then sa kanan because that's how the sign of the cross is being done. The three of us did that but I got startled when I heard Jennie click her tongue.
Napatingin ako kung na saan yung may pulang buhok at yung katabi niyang may mahabang buhok ay nakatingin kay Jennie at nakangisi. Kumaway pa ito pero hindi siya pinansin ni Jen, siniko siya nung may pulang buhok tapos yung may kulot na buhok naman ay binatukan yung may mahabang buhok tapos yung isa namang maikli ang buhok ay nakatingin sa harap, sinundan ko iyon at nagulat ako dahil ang tinitignan niya ay si Sheena.
Pagkatapos ng misa ay inantay na namin si Sheena. Pero nagulat ako dahil may kausap si Shee sa di kalayuan, yun ang maikli ang buhok na kasama ni pulang buhok. Tama ako kasi andon din siya na nakipagkamay pa kay Sheena.
"Sino yung nasa gilid ni Sheena?" Rinig kong bulong ni Stacey.
Tinignan ko ang mga kausap ni Shee. Si pula ang buhok na may makapal na kilay, ang isang morena na may pagkakulot ang buhok, at ang may mahabang buhok na kanina ay dinagukan nung kulot tapos si may maikling buhok na kanina pa nakangiti habang kausap si Sheena. Kanina sa misa katulad siya ni Jen na walang eskpresyon ang mukha.
"That's Jhoanna Robles, we will be attending their product launching later." Jennie then said with an annoyed tone, sukat naman kanina ay parang magkakilala sila nung Jhoanna.
"Kilala mo yung iba niyang kasama?" Jennie just nodded.
"I only know the two of them, the red head and Jhoanna Robles, I do not know the other two." I just nodded.
"Sino yung redhead?" I bit my lip, masyado ba akong nosy? I just can't seem get off my eyes of her.
"Mikhaela Octavio, her family's richer than the Arnaults."
Napatingin kami ni Stacey kay Jennie.
Ano raw?
Mas mayaman sa Arnault?