Seconds,

Minutes,

Hours,

Days,

Weeks,

Months.

Years had passed. Totoo nga talaga ang kasabihan na kapag kasama mo ang taong mahal mo ay parang kay dali-dali lang lumipas ng panahon na sa puntong hindi mo na lang mamalayan. Pero ang kaibahan lang nito ay puno ito ng mga ala-alang walang katumbas.

Pagmamahal. Pamilya. Pagsasakripisyo. Paninindigan.

Sa mga salitang yan ay pinapaloob ang kung anong klaseng pamilya ang henerasyon ng pamilya VILLAMAYOR-ZAPANTA.

Bilang kagustuhan ng pamilya ay parehong dala-dala ng mga anak nila ang dalawang apelyido. Ito ay sumasagisag na dalawa sa pinakamatayog na mga tao ay pinagkaisa.

"Eludes Miconel, I'm warning you. Start having a life already. Hindi ka na bata to just play some random girls heart. Hindi ko na nagugustuhan ang mga naririnig ko." Saad ng ilaw ng tahanan sa isa sa mga kambal.

Kasama sa pagtanda nila ay ang mga sakit sa ulo na mga anak nila. May bratinela na nakuha sa ina at may gago naman na nakuha sa ama.

"Mom, kasalanan ba namin na pinanganak kaming gifted with all aspects? I don't think so kasi alam mo na, we have the blood of a Zapanta and Villamayor. That is enough for them to want us." Ang maarteng bigkas ng pinakabatang anak ng mag-asawa na si Acrotis Kings.

Gaya ng panganay na si Joxiah, si Acrotis ay isa ring carrier.

Ito ang nagpapahigit sa kanilang dalawa sa mga kompetisyon. At kapag sinabing kompetisyon, ang tinutukoy ko ay ang panglahat. Beauty, Money, and Brain. At 'yun ang ikinabubuhay nila, ang spotlight, ang kasikatan at paghanga ng mga tao sa kanila.

Kahit ilang dekada na ang lumipas, itinuturing pa ring isa sa mga hindi makakalimutang balita ng mga tao ang kasalan ng kanilang mga magulang. Ace and Lance's Wedding Proposal was known worldwide for its fame. Ikaw ba naman ang hingin ang kamay mo sa labas ng mga milyon-milyong tao sa labas ng New York Time Square.

Yes, you heard it right. With all the billboards and mega screens sporting photos of the bratinela himself Ace ay mapapanganga ka na lang talaga. Wedding proposal pa lang and Lance already gave his husband the best. Sabihin na lang natin na tumatagingting na bilyones ang ginasto niya sa kaniyang pinakamamahal.

"Billions are worthless when it comes to my brat. He deserves the best." – this was the iconic line of Lance's as he announced to the whole world his marriage. Not that hindi pa nalamaman ng mga tao.

Lance didn't do it just for nothing or for fame. He did it to seal his love for Ace. He did it to erase the doubts on his brat' mind. He did it to free his family. He doesn't want to hide them, they're his treasure and he's very flaunting about it.

And somehow the news about Ace's pregnancy rang the whole media. After all the iconic supermodel isn't just the wife of the panther, he's a mother of four lovely men.

"Uh, I must agree with that. Ya'know. It's no biggy mama na girls will make kandarapa to Eludes. If they can like make bingwit to one of the twins then they are considered maswerte." Isa ring maarteng pagsang-ayon ng panganay na anak ng pamilya.

"Oh em gee. Stop it Kuya na nga. You sounded so conyonita. 'Yan ba ang nakuha mo sa bilyonaryong yun?" Ang pagmaktol ni Acrotis.

"You two stop it will you? You're stressing mom already." The other twin halted their argument.

Binigyan niya ang dalawang kapatid ng napakaseryosong tingin pero nag pout lang ang dalawa at natunaw kaagad ang kaseryosohan niya. He can't stand his brothers, after all ay isa siya na nag-i-spoil sa mga ito. Between all the sons, si Acades Acel ang pinaka maalaga at pinaka bright thinker. Siya ang nagmana sa angking kaseryosohan ng ama at sa kabaitan ng ina. At sa kabilang panig naman ay namana ni Eludes ang buong pag-uugali ng ama.

Eludes is the carbon copy of his father, with his age ay napatunayan na niya sa mundo na karapat-dapat siyang maging tagapagamana ng dalawang pangalan.

"Eludes, bro. Ano na naman ba tong naririnig ng mama? Alam mo naman na masiyado kang matunog sa media. I'm not lecturing you or anything kasi sa ating dalawa ikaw ang dapat na mas maka-unawa keysa sa amin. We only want the best for you." Ang malumanay na saad ng kambal sa naka poker na mukha ng kaniyang nakakatandang kambal.

"Pfft. HAHAHA!!" Nabulabog ang lahat ng nasa mesa ng marinig nila ang pagtawa ng kanilang ama. Napataas ang kilay ng dalawang bratinelang anak at sumimangot naman ang kambal habang ang asawa nito ay umirap.

"Damn, you four are out of this world! Mi amore, I'm proud! We had raised an amazing children, credits to my semen sons. Alam kung hindi talaga papalya ang mga lahi ko." Magiliw na saad ni Lance habang tumatawa pa rin.

"You asshole, I said helped me lecture our sons. Why on hell would you praising them?! Scammer kang loko ka, naka-isa ka na ah! Do your promise!" Ang nag-alburotong saad ng ina nila.

Joxiah, Eludes, Acades and Acrotis hid their laughter as they witnessed their mom and dad fought who's who. This is the reason behind their love and gratitude towards their parents. Ito ang rason kung bakit sila umuuwi sa kanila even if their lives are full of responsibility.

Ito ang dahilan sa kung bakit mahal na mahal nila ang mama and daddy nila.

They never failed to be the father and mother to them. From school matters pa lang noon, always present sila sa bawat activities. From graduations to promotions and every small details about their lives ay nandodoon sila no matter how busy they are.

They become the best in their eyes.

After a moment of arguing, the couple's affection is already evident around the room. Lance was wearing his proud smirk as he watched his husband glow red from all of his sweet words.

"Brat, may lisenya ka ba?" –Lance.

"Huh? Bakit na naman?" –Ace.

"Kasi you drive me crazy."

"YOWNNNN HAHA!" –Joxiah and Acrotis.

"Heh! Ewan ko sayo. Ang tanda-tanda mo na kaya tumahimik ka nga."

"Ito, promise mi amore, huli na ito, Centrum ka ba?" –Lance on his smirk.

"Tigil-tigilan mo ako, Lance ah." –Ace.

"Mama! Sige na. Cooperate ka na lang. PLEASE." –Acrotis.

Naiiling na sinunod ng ina ang anak niya sa kagustuhan nito.

"Yes. Okay. Oh bakit?" Taas kilay niyang tanong sa asawa.

"Cause you make my life complete. BOOM."

Eludes and Acades are both shaking their heads as they listens to their dad's cliché pick up lines but nonetheless are smirking. Joxiah and Acrotis are all out in their support and kilig as they take in the idea of love in their mom and dad.

"Ehem! Okay that was epic. I'm sure maka-score na naman ako nito mamaya. Right, mi amore?" Teased Lance.

"Shut-up you jerk. The kids are listening." Ang pagkontra ng asawa nitong si Ace.

The supposedly kids didn't even care more about the predicament. They grow up on a family who shows affection and are open to everyone. Kaya hindi na sila bago sa mga ito.

"On a serious note, kahit hindi ko naman talaga gustong sabihin ito but for the sake of me not sleeping outside our room. Eludes, my son. You're great pero hindi maganda ang lifestyle mo na pabago-bago lang ng babae every night. Which I must say is I'm prou–" Bago pa man matapos ni Lance ay napa-igik ito ng paluin ito ng asawa sa braso.

"Lance be serious!" Pagbabanta ng asawa. But before ulit makapag salita ang ama ay inunahan na ito ng seryosong anak.

"I'm sorry mama for making you worried but as you see, I'm all well. Nothing will happen to me. And about all those girls na naririnig mo, don't bother about it. I know my limits at isa pa, ayaw kung magpakasal. I have no plans to."

Ang napakaseryosong saad ni Eludes.

"You make bantay of your words baby brother of mine. One day will come na dadating ang taong magpapabago ng mga words mo. And that person will bend your thoughts." Joxiah reminded. "But oo nga naman, masaya kaya ang life kapag single HAHA. NO BURDENS!" Ang sigaw nito na inungusan lang ng mga kapatid.

"Says the one na malapit ng itali. Who's that man again kuya? Ah, the name is Micarpio Allistain Bonavik a multi-billionaire and the biggest cruise ship owner and provider in the whole Europe continent. Tell us kuya. Spill the tea." Ang panunukso ni Acrotis sa nakaktandang kapatid.

"Ugh! Mama, look at your spoiled son, oh. He won't make tigil teasing me. At tsaka hoi, you Acrotis, akala mo hindi ko alam ang mga lalaki mo. You even make talik sa isang taong ikakasal na. What are you, a mistress? You stoop that low for a dick? Shame!" Joxiah fired back.

"Oi, stop na nga. I don't want to talk about him already. Meeting him was a mistake of a lifetime. I'm contented with my son now, hindi na niya kailangan pa ng ama. At tsaka I don't care about that selfish and egotistic man no." Irap ng nakakabatang kapatid.

"You all had the audacity to disrupt my life but look at you two. You are considered as of the most sought after from the bachelors yet you two have low taste among men." Tiningnan niya ng mataimtim ang mga prinsesa nila.

"Ayusin niyo yang mga desisyon niyo Kuya and Acrotis. I don't want anyone to break your hearts, at once na malaman namin yun ni Acades and dad, we surely will enjoy killing them."

Napayuko ang dalawang nasermonan at napanguso. All of them know na hindi nagbibiro ang kapatid nila. He never joked. He's true to his words. And 'yun ang nakakatakot!

"Hush! Everyone hush. Eludes, stop scaring your brothers. And the both of you, Acrotis and Joxiah. You're both old enough to handle things but that doesn't mean na wala na kaming paki-alam. We'll be there to guide. And ikaw naman Acades, don't focus too much with your business. Have fun and relax. But be it on moderation. Now, all of you. Get your ass up out in this mansion, and give me a break." Ang pagtatapos ng usapan ng ina nila.

The four of them stand and proceeded on kissing their mama's head on the same time saying their "I love you". Lance was watching his family interact and he couldn't be grateful for the high heavens for it.

"Dad don't stare too much, nagmumukha kang bulok." Paalala ng isa sa mga kambal.

"Fuck you, son."

Nabuo rin ang pamilya niya. A family he and his brat dreamed. Sure, there are a lot of problems but nevertheless, it's great. Best even. They are living the life.

No matter the problem be it big or small. Everybody knows that only Ace Villamayor can tame the raging black panther.

A person can change. He can bend his rules and can ruin the hardest obstacles in life when it comes to love. Nabaliw at pipiliin ni Lance ang mabaliw paulit-ulit para sa kaniyang pinakamamahal na asawa. No matter the solutions are, one thing is sure.

At the end of the day. At the end of the forever. At the end of eternity. He would always be the Devil's Luscious Temptation.

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