"Hindi kayo naging maingat kagabi. May nakakita tuloy sa inyo na media." I stare at the phone with squinty eyes, examining the picture since its a bit blurry and I can't see it properly.

"Oh my..  God, what!? No way! Sino.. sinong kumuha ng picture na 'yan?!" I exclaimed as I handed Gwen the phone back.

"Not sure, hindi naman media or any reporters ang nakakita, more likely fans mo and they posted it sa Facebook group. Kaya 'yan, it's getting over the internet, even some of your western fans have seen it." Ali said and my lips parted a bit.

"So anong balak mo? Mag re-release ka ba ng statement about dyan to explain yourself?" Gwen ask, I clasped my hands together and put it on Ali's table.

"I don't think Laura should do that. May masama ba siyang ginawa? May violation ba siyang ginawa? Ang sabi lang sa post ay nakita si Laura na may kasamang lalaki sa parking lot ng isang condo building, 'yon lang naman." Ali said and Gwen slowly nod.

"Sabagay may point ka, tsaka kaunting negative comments lang naman ang nakita ko e." Gwen said and my eyes snap at her direction.

"There were negative comments?" I asked and Gwen looked at me with her lips parted a bit.

"Well kaunti such as.. bakit mo daw kasama yung lalaki sa parking lot ng condo building e hindi ka naman nakatira don. Then.. ahm.. basta Laura! Hindi ko kayang sabihin! Friend kita 'no!" She said and I sigh before shaking my head.

"No, tell me." I sternly said and she look at me with doubting eyes.

"Gwen.. tell me, I wont get mad." I softly said, I saw her bite her lower lip.

"Eh kasi.. Laura ano.. sabi sa comment ano daw, ahm.. putcha hindi ko kaya-

"Ang landi mo daw, wala ka namang rumored boyfriend but there you are, kasama ang isang lalaki sa isang condo building. May itinatago ka rin palang baho, mukha ka lang anghel sa harap ng media, pero natutulog sa condo ng lalaki." Ali cut her off.

"Ali! Ano ba!?" Gwen exclaimed and Ali looked at her.

"What? Iyon naman talaga ang mga sabi sa comment sections. I didn't know may toxic side pala ang fans ni Laura. Or maybe the internet and people themselves ang toxic." She said and I sigh before leaning on my chair rest.

"But I'll be honest Laura, just don't give a damn about them. Tao ka lang, pwede kang mag mahal ng kung sino ang gusto mo. Tsaka Jiro is not a new guy, may pinagsamahan na kayo. At hindi nila alam ang tungkol doon so don't even get affected. Wala silang alam, so you don't have to do anything about them." Ali said and I look at her before slowly nodding.

"Right, you're right, that's why I already retired from modeling, I want to live a normal life now. And this is the life I wanted. I want to express my feelings more and I want myself to experience the things I wasn't able to experience when I was still in the industry." I said and the two nods.

"That's the spirit mare." Gwen said and me and Ali chuckled.

"Alam niyo.. gusto ko ng donut, sugar glazed, order tayo." Ali suddenly said, me and Gwen snap at her direction where she is already on her phone, probably ordering donut.

"Alam mo minsan.. pinaghihinalaan ko na buntis si Alejandra. Alam mo ba.. nung minsan.. nilagyan bg mayonnaise yung letchon! Gaga! Anong lasa nun!?" Gwen exclaimed and Ali scoffed.

"Buntis ka dyan, baog kamo." Ali said, both me and Gwen froze and look at each other.

"Puta weh?" Gwen asked,

My lips opened but no words are coming out. Ali didn't reply which made me more worried.

"Ali are you serious? As in.. infertile?" I asked and she looked up at me before to Gwen.

She suddenly burst out laughing, "Gaga hindi! Nag bibiro lang ako!" She said and me and Gwen rolled our eyes.

"Tigang lang 'yan kaya ganiyan, walang experience." Gwen said and I pursed my lips as I saw Ali's head snap back at Gwen.

"Bakit ikaw meron?" Ali asked and Gwen scoffed before pulling something out of her pocket.

"Yuck! Kadiri! Bakit ka may dalang ganiyan?!" Ali exclaimed as Gwen put down a condom on the table.

"Wala lang, girl scout kasi ako, laging handa sa dilig mga mare!" She exclaimed making me and Ali burst out laughing.

"May hinala ako na may kababalaghan na nangyayari sa isang ospital na pinagta-trabahuhan ni Gwen." Ali said and I could only nod.

I jolt up a bit as my phone vibrates, I immediately reach out for it and see who it is.

"Uy.. nag message si Lory sa akin." I said and open the message.

"Jowa mo siguro si Lory eh." I heard Ali said that made me chuckle a bit.

From Lory_Amari:
Nakita ko 'yong kumakalat na picture niyo ni Jiro. I know its him, you would never go out with another guy.

From Lory_Amari:
Let's have a drink here sa apartment, hiniram muna siya nila mommy. Madaya nga eh, mag-isa tuloy ako.

"She said lets have a drink in her apartment. She said she's alone there eh." I said and I saw Ali pout.

"Balak ko pa sana magdala ng donut! Ang dami ko bang utang sa kaniya." She said and Gwen scoffed.

"Halata mare, pero pwede ka pa rin naman magdala ng donut, babalik din naman 'yon." Gwen said and Ali nods.

Few minutes later may kumatok sa pinto, Gwen told me to put on my mask and I did. When Ali opened the door, a delivery guy from a donut shop came and handed her three big boxes of donuts.

"Pwede na rin pulutan para mamaya." She said and I heard Gwen scoff.

"Sinong nagpupulutan ng donut?" She ask before opening one box of sugar glazed donut.

"Gaga may kwento si Jax sa akin. Nag-inom sila nila Lory at Tobi, rebisco ang pulutan." She said and my jaw dropped while gone burst out laughing.

"Siraulo kasi sila, may binili naman si Tobi na pulutan, kaso siya rin ang umubos, kaya rebisco nalang ang pulutan nila." Gwen said while holding her laugh which made it even more funnier.

"Gaga, by the way, Laura, what time daw?" Ali asked while munching on her donut.

I pursed my lips and look down on my phone  where Lory sent another message.

"12 PM daw, pwede naman na kayo that time diba?" I asked and Ali nods.

"Yep, pwedeng-pwede na ako that time." She said and I slowly nod.

I stayed there for few more minutes before deciding to head out Ali's clinic by 6:30 PM because she needs to go to her next shift.

I went to the 15th floor and walk to Jiro's clinic, hoping he's still here, but it's just 6:30 PM. I knocked on the door, but no response. I knock once again and still no. Thats why I decided to twist the knob and to my surprise, it opened. I slowly went inside and close the door behind me. I look around and didn't see him anywhere.

I went to the bedroom and no one. I pursed my lips and went back to the clinic and sit on one of the chair, looking around the clinic once again.

He did have gone far. Na alala ko yung mga panahon na nagta-trabaho siya sa computer shop. And I was still a small model that time. I remember when there were girls who were flirting with him and for few first time I used the girlfriend  card that I didn't know I would use.

I peak at his table and saw the picture of him and lola. He still haven't mentioned anything about her and its totally fine. I understand that there might something that happened and he still not ready to talk about it.

"Akala ko naman kung sino.." My head snap by the door when his voice speaks.

"Sorry pumasok na ako, wala ka kasi and I don't want to wait outside. Baka may makakita pa sa akin." I said and he nod before closing the door.

"Thats totally fine. So what brought you here?" He asked before walking towards his chair, facing me.

I bit my lower lip, "Magpapa-alam lang ako." I said and his eyes squinted.

"Para saan?" He asked,

I took a deep breath, "I'll have drink with my friends sa apartment ni Lory, if that's okay." I said and I saw his brows cross.

"Why are you telling me those?" He asked and I bit my lower lip once again.

Bakit nga ba? I don't know too.

"Kasi.. kasi that's what boyfriend and girlfriend do. Nagpapa-alam sa isa't isa?" I asked and his lips parted a bit before nodding.

"Oh.. so.. we are back together right?" He asked and I hang my head low before nodding.

I hear him take a deep breath before hearing him chuckle.

"Wait, sandali, kinikilig ako." He said which made my head snap up. I saw him fanning himself and his face turning red which made me burst out laughing.

"Seryoso ba?! Kinikilig ka? Wait let me see!" He tried to cover his face so I had to stop his hands from covering it.

"Laura stop, oo nga e. Kinikilig na nga!" He said which made me sit back and laugh once again.

"Ang cute mo kiligin.." I said and he look at me.

"Ikaw kasi." He said which made me chuckle.

He take a deep breath which almost made me burst out laughing again. So guys do get flattered sometimes, how cute. Specially if it's him.

"So.. hayyy, as I was saying.." he said controlling his breath which made the atmosphere funny.

"You don't have to ask me about those, its your life. I'm your boyfriend, yes, pero you don't have to ask permission. Magpapa-alam lang siguro, but you don't have to worry kung papayagan kita or hindi. And that goes with me too, okay?" He said and I slowly nod.

"Okay, thank you, Dr. Flatter." I teased and he sigh, hanging his head low and there I am, trying to hold my laughter once again.

"Umuwi ka na nga, magpahinga kana. Uuwi na rin ako." He said and I slowly nod before standing up.

"But before you leave.." I stopped on my track when he suddenly stand up, walking towards me.

"Give me a kiss. Here." He pointed at his forehead and my jaw dropped.

What the heck is this!? What side of him is this!? I didn't know he can be this.. sweet or clingy.

I sigh and tip toed a but before planting a kiss on his forehead.

He smiled, "Okay, thank you. You may now leave." He said and I chuckled before shaking my head and exiting his clinic.

Gosh, that sids of Jiro is.. cute. If he does that quite often.. I would fall for him deeper and deeper. I have never imagine he can be that clingy, sweet, and cute boyfriend. But I have to admit it, that I have once wished I have a cute, clingy, and soft boyfriend. We would just cuddle each other on bed.

I arrived back at my condo and immediately went to bed. This new set up is really new to me. I can just sleep all day and eat anything I want without worrying on anything. But of course since I'm starting a business I can't sleep all day. But when night comes, I can actually not even eat. But of course I won't do that. I just said I want a free life, but not a life that I'm always sick and always in the hospital.

I sometimes feel overwhelmed on what I'm having right now. I have my own condo, my own car, I'm having my business soon that I won't be even running it cause I'll hire workers. But still I'll be able to make for a living. I have saved enough for me from the modeling all these years. So I don't have to get a stable job and wake up early everyday to get to work.

I just decided to order pasta for my dinner. I'm sure they will bring foods later and I want to eat those foods. If I eat heavy now, I wont be able to enjoy the foods later. After dinner I just changed to comfortable clothes such as shorts and loose shirt before drifting to sleep.

At exactly 11 PM, my alarm woke me up. I grab my phone and look at our group chat. I'm glad that everyone is coming and Ali said she just arrived at her condo unit.

I took a full body shower and after that, I dried my hair, put on make up and change into simple clothes. We're just staying at Lory's place so there's no need to over dress.

At 11:45 PM,  Lory messages and said that Jax is already there with lots of foods and I can totally understand why she bought a lot.  When I read that message I went down the parking lot and get my car. Before I can even leave the building, Tobi messages and said he's also there.

I stopped to the same convenience store that I bought alcohol when I went to Lory's apartment and buy drinks and foods since no one said who would buy the drinks, so just to make sure that we have something to drink.

"Tobi help!" I shout from my passenger seat as I arrived at Lory's place and I can't bring all the eco bags.

Tobi rush out of the apartment and help me with the drinks I bought. He bring it inside and I followed with the foods. Gwen is also there and we are just waiting for Ali but they already prepared the drinks which are mixed alcohol.

"Kung ano-ano na 'yan! Bitsinin niyo na rin kami!" Gwen screamed as we hear Tobi and Jax giggling from the kitchen. The two are mixing the drinks and we don't exactly know what they are doing to it. But hearing their laughter, made its a bit suspicious.

Suddenly a car parked in front of Lory's apartment and Ali came out from the driver seat with boxes of donuts on her hand.

"Hi! Late na ba?" She asked as she entered the apartment. Since there's no gates, they can easily enter the place which is a bit dangerous but Lory insisted that they always lock the door.

"Hindi pa, nilalagyan na ng bitsin nila Tobi at Jax yung inumin natin." Gwen said and Ali just shake her head.

"Oh, Lory." Ali handed Lory a box of donut and Lory nod once.

"Matamis ba 'to Ali.." Lory said and Ali shakes her head.

"Then control, 'wag hayaan na kumain ng marami. Alam ko naman na matamis 'yan, pero hayaan natin na mag enjoy, okay?" She said and Lory nods before walking towards the kitchen to probably keep the donuts.

Ali sit beside me, "Shet, dami foods. Dala ni Jax 'no?" She ask and I nod.

"Masarap daw mag luto eh." She said and I nod.

"Oo nga, tinikman ko na yung sisig, its really nice." I said and she nods before picking up a clean spoon and tasting the sisig.

She moan as she take a spoonful of sisig, "Sarap sis, naku! Kung maglilihi  ako, sa sisig ng lalaki ni Jax! Sarap mare!" She said and I chuckled. Soon Jax, Tobi, and Lory came out form the kitchen with the big jug where they mixed the alcohol.

"Okay, ako ang mag bibinyag." Ali said and pick up her glass and scoop drink for herself.

"Ano lasa? Mapait? May bitsin? Bumubula ba bibig mo?" Gwen immediately asked as Ali take a sip.

Ali's brows furrowed before shrugging.

"Kapag namatay, edi patay." She said before sitting down.

"Aba, hindi pa ako pwedeng mamatay.." Lory said and Ali chuckled a bit.

"Hindi naman, masarap, galing mo talaga Jax." She said and Jax smiled at her.

"Thanks." Jax replied before taking a sip of her drink.

"Jax don't drink much, you threw up the last time." I said and they burst out laughing.

"Sorry na, hindi naman masyado nakakalasing 'to eh, may juice kaya 'to." Jax said and I chuckled and shake my head.

"Your guy even called you opao, he seems nice. Bakit hindi ko siya nakilala before?" I asked while munching.

"Ay hindi ba? Hindi ba siya kasama nung birthday mo nung senior high?" Lory asked and my eyes squinted.

"Wala, nasa Manila siya." Jax said and I slowly nod.

"Mabait yung guy ni Jax, promise, gwapo rin." Ali said while eating sisig.

Gustong-gusto talaga niya yung sisig. Masarap naman kasi talaga.

"Naku Jax, ilayo-layo mo yung jowa mo kay Ali. Pati si Jiro pinagdiskitahan." Gwen said and Ali glared at her.

"Ay weh? Oo nga pala 'no, magkaka-trabaho kayo? Kamusta Laura?" She suddenly ask, lookinga t my direction which surprised me a bit.

"H-Ha? Why me? Hindi naman ako doctor." I said and Gwen snorts beside me as others hold their laughters.

Jax shakes her head, "I mean, nagkita na ulit kayo, don't deny it, nakita ko sa internet. So kamusta na kayo?" She asked and I put down my drink and pursed my lips.

I take a deep breath, "Kami na ulit." It was just three words and yet those three words made them to a real chaos.

"Puta sabi ko na nga ba! May karupukan si Laura na tinatago!" Sigaw ni Gwen at agad ko siyang nahampas.

"Gagi nasamid ako!" Ali said before coughing at the side, making Tobi burst out laughing.

"Support ako, support tayo diba?" Jax said and all of them clapped.

"Oo naman! Jira for life! Wooh!" Gwen said, raising her fist to the air.

Tobi snorts, "Ano yon? Jira? Asawa ni Jiro? HHAHAHA!" Tobi said and burst out laughing which made us laugh as well, I took a sip of my drink but is a bad idea as Gwen made a joke.

"Gaga hindi! Panganay na anak na babae nila Jiro at Laura." Gwen said that made me choke on my drink that made them laugh more.

"Tangina niyo." I said before wiping the side of my lips.

"Hoy! First time ko marinig magmura si Laura! Isa pa nga!" Jax said and I shake my head, Ali handed me a tissue that I use to wipe my lips.

"I said, tangina niyo." I repeated and Gwen clapped her hands.

"Puta, I raised you so well. I feel like a proud mama." She said while wiping her fake tears.

We continue drinking, eating and talking, about life, career and my future business. Even our love lives that everyone seems interested to talk about.

Tobi lean forward to reach for the barbecue when I suddenly noticed something on his collar bone.

"Tobi.. is that.. a hickey?" I asked which caught their attention. Everyone look at Tobi who's collarbone is visible since the collar of his shirt is a bit loose and we can clearly see the red mark on it.

Gwen suddenly slap her thighs, "Tobias Emory, sino naka chukchakan mo? Malaki ba?"

"Gwen!!"

"Avelline!!"

"Kadiri ka puta! Pero malaki ba?"

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