The Crown Prince (Reino de Filipinas Series)

Chapter 21

GEN'S POV

“OH MY GOD! Prince Lachlan, huwag po.”

“Come on, Gen. May tseke ka sa ‘kin worth three months of your salary. Just do this. For me.”

Halos maiyak ako nang hilahin ng fourth prince sa gitna ng sayawan. Unfortunately for me, hindi pala ako nakaligtas sa parusa at sa banta ng pilyong prinsipe. Ako ang alay!

“Cal, what’s the meaing of this?” Galit na singit ni Prince Liam bago pa ako tuluyang madal ng pinsan nito sa gitna kung saan naghihintay ang magiging kaparehas ko raw. A son of a random politician of the province.

“She’ll be my proxy. Medyo na dislocate ang hipbone ko kahapon sa game.”

“Let her go. Can’t you see, ayaw ng tao. Huwag mong pilitin.”

“Ayaw mo ba, Gen?”

Pinaglipat-lipat ko ang tingin sa kanila. Naaplunok ako ang sama kasi ng tingin ni Kamahalan sa braso kong hawak ng pinsan nito.

“Gen, I swear I’ll owe you. Kahit gawin ko pang isang buong taon ng sahod mo. Just do this one for me. Eto lang,” bulong ni Prince Lachlan na labis kong ikinagulat.

Blinking, I let his words sink. That’s equivalent to saying please. And royals don’t beg. Sino ako para tumanngi? Bago ko pa namalayan tumatango na ako sa gwapong prinsipe.

“See?”

“Genessia, kung hindi mo gustong pinagagawa ng gagong ‘to. You’re free to say so,” his voice was laced with concern, and those eyes, it’s gentle yet I can sense that he’ll send his cousin to the pits of hell if my words won’t please him.

“I-I’m okay. Thank you, Sir. Nag- agree naman ho ako k-kahapon kay Prince Lachlan tungkol dito.”

Gosh. Sorry, Kamahalan.

Pero sayang rin ‘yong isang buong taong sahod. Pera ‘yon, hindi naman ako kilala ng mga tao sa bayang ‘to. Nare-repair naman ang kahihiyan at nalulunok ang hiya.

Ilang saglit na tahimik lang ang amo kong nakabusangot na naman. Hindi ko an mahagilap ‘yong sweet na prinsipeng ka-holding hands ko kanina. His gaze is void of any emotions when he c****d his head, giving us permission to head towards my punishment—the dance floor.

“Hello, Ms. Rodriguez. I’m Dexter,” kinuha ng lalake ang kamay ko.

Ewan pero bigla akong lumingon sa gawi ng amo ko. Napasinghap ako nang makita kung gaano katalim ang tingin na ipinupukol nito sa amin ng kapareha. Is he angry at this? I give the inner b***h in me a slap. Of course not!

“Miss beautiful?”

“Ha? Sorry,” nahihiyang umiling ako’t alanganing ngumiti sa kaharap.

“DJ, music!”

Upbeat na music ang sunod kong narinig. There’s a similarity with the one that they played for the crown prince earlier pero mas medyo mabagal nang kaunti ito. Sa pagkakatanda ko, La Jota yata ang title ng kasalukuyang tumutogtog habang hindi ko mahanap ang coordination ko.

“Miss ganda, ikembot mo.”

My brows furrowed because of the obvious ogling my partner is giving me plus I didn’t miss the inuendo. Hindi rin nakaligtas sa paningin ko ang pamumula ng mata ng lalake at medyo off na balance nito. Before I could question him, the emcee decided to interfere telling us to show our killer moves.

I blew some wayward hair that covers my face out of exasperation.

Okay, self. Umayos ka. Shuta mukha ka kasing pera, ngayon magdusa ka!

Looking up at the stary sky, I raised my hand and awkwardly sway my hips. Pilit kong inaalala ang mga napanood na video and praying na kahit paano’y malapit naman doon ang sayaw ko.

When I thought I get my bearings at umaayon na ako sa beat bigla namang bumilis ang tempo ng sayaw. Natatarantang umikot tuloy ako lalong nadagdagan ang kaba ko nang makita ang steps ng kapareha. Naka dipa ang mga kamay at medyo naka bend ang katawan habang papalapit sa ‘kin. I faltered on my steps.

“Oh my God! Sir, chill!” Awat ko rito habang humahakbang palayo.

I thought that was the end of it, pero nang muling gawin nito iyon na tila siya isang manok na kumakahig tuluyan na akong napatili at tarantang tumakbo. Isang matigas at matipunong dibdib tumama ang mukha ko’t may mainit na palad ang humawak sa braso ko, helping me to balance myself.

“I got you, Genessia. Relax.”

“K-kamahalan,” nakatingalang sambit ko.

An audible gasp escaped my mouth when I saw his piercing dark orbs. It moves across my face then flit on my back before it narrowed in irritation.

“Y-your Royal Highness, apologies.”

“You’re trembling. Breathe,” hindi nito pinansin ang sinabi ko. Binitawan nito ang kanang braso ko saka ako muling tiningnan.

“Thank you.”

Tango lang ang sagot nito saka walang imik na namulsa.

“Stay by my side.”

“Ho?”

Hindi ito sumagot, he took two strides into the middle where my partner was standing clueless of the crown prince’s anger. Mabilis itong bumati sa prinsipe saka ako tinapunan ng tingin.

“We’re still dancing, Your Highness.”

“Not anymore. V!”

“Teka..saan n’yo ko dadalhin?”

Natutop ko ang bibig nang hilahin palabas ng dance floor nila V at Brix ang kapareha ko. Hindi pa man ako ganap na nakakabawi, may announcemnet naman ang amo ko.

“Mga kasangkayan, medyo diri la nagka-aransiya pero ayaw kamo kabaraka. Aton ig papadayon ini nga iyo tradisyon. We’re merely visitors here so we’ll do it your way,” ibinalik nito ang mic sa nagulat na emcee at tumango sa ‘kin.

Parang timang na lumapit ako rito with matching salikop ng kamay sa harapan.

“S-sir?”

“You look like you’re about to cry, Genessia,” he gave me his megawatt smile that made my heart gallop and suddenly I’m breathless.

Paano ako magre-relax kung ganoon ang ngiti niya sa ‘kin?

“Continue.”

“H-ho?”

He jerked his chin then throw a bunch of paper bills in the air.

“Dance for me, Genessia. Only for me.”

My head spins as if I’m in a merry go round and not in a dance floor full of people and a handsome prince looking at me as if I’m something spectacular. Nag-iinit ang pisngi na itinaas ko ang kamay at kiming umindak nang magsimula ang tugtog.

“Until when, Sir?”

Tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito bago isaboy ang panibagong bungkos ng pera sa ere.

“Hangang maubos ang pera ko.”

“Pera n’yo?”

Shit. Nauubos ba ang pera ng mga royals?

“Yup. That one,” he pouted, pointing to the bag that Jaques was holding.

I throw my head back while doing a triwl right before him. The tension earlier and his sour mood was long gone. The man standing and beaming in front of me is someone I rarely meet on the palace grounds. How I wish na gaya ni Doraemon ang bag na dala ni Jaques, ‘di nauubusan ng pera kasi kahit manakit na ang paa ko’t balakangin ako, I won’t stop dancing for him.

TIME whizzes by when you're enjoying the moment. The event was fleeting but the smiles– the warmth stays with you. The moments? Forever engraved in every bone and vein of your heart. Tulad ng amin ni Kamahalan.

Tulalang nakatingin ako sa kamay kong hinawakan ni Prince Liam during the Kuratsa. Funny.Kanina pa kami nakauwi galing sa fiesta but then I could still feel his hands on my cold and small one.

Gusto kong himatayin kanina sa dance floor.

The dance lasted for ten minutes yet for me it was only five seconds.

‘Dance for me. Only for me, Genessia.’

Those were the words na paulit-ulit umu-ukilkil sa utak kong lasing na lasing sa iba't-ibang feelings para sa kanya. Did we had a wordplay earlier?

That deep down, I'm silently praying na may underlying meaning behind the words he said.

My tongue was itching to answer him earlier.

'I will always dance for you. I had been dancing for you and my heart's always happy to oblige, Kamahalan. Only for you.'

Those were the words that were trapped in my throat. But I couldn’t and wouldn’t pull on my big girl pants so I’m facing the consequences. Chaotic minds and a heart full of what-ifs.

I sigh. Muli na namang bumalik ang mga agam-agam ko tungkol doon sa nangyari sa amin sa Cebu. Ayokong mag overthink but with those mix signals and sexy as sin smiles, naiisip kong kilala niya ako. Na gaya ko hindi rin niya malimutan ang gabing ‘yon.

Pero sinong niloko ko? Sino ba naman ako para maalala niya, di ba? Inis na napabangon ako sa kama’t sinabunutan ang sarili ko. Here I am again, with my chaotic thoughts and a heart that filled of what ifs.

“Wake up, self. Huwag hopia,” bulong ko habang hinahanap ang tsinelas sa ilalim ng kama.

Ibinulsa ko ang telepono then head towards the door. It’s better to go outside and kill time dahil kung hindi’y mababaliw ako.

Madilim sa may bahagi ng pool pero dahil naiwan na nakasindi ang ilaw sa balkonahe hindi ako nahirapan sa paglalakad. Pumwesto ako sa isa sa mga lounge chair na nakaharap sa infinity pool at sa Visayan sea. Lying on my back, I put my hand under my head and gaze on the star studded sky. The night was cloth with brilliant pin-prick lights with patterns that are fixed yet ever changing in my eyes.

Beautiful. It twinkled pero ba’t ibang kislap yata ang nakikita ko? Napabangon ako’t sinapo ang ulo.

What the f**k, Gen? Gabi na nag de-daydream ka pa? Saway ko sa sarili.

Deep down I know that my effort in denying it is futile. Right now, I wished for the dreamy coal-black eyes to stare back at me. The darkest gaze I've ever laid my eyes on and yet it holds the most light of all.

“ Ironic,” mapait akong ngumiti saka muling tumingala, “All these stars and beauty in front of me, begging for me to appreciate them yet I'm craving for just one. Him.”

I stayed for a couple of minutes in there, staring blankly at the starry night sky. Nang medyo nakaramdam na ako ng lamig, pumasok na ako sa loob ng villa. Hapon pa ang flight namin pabalik ng Manila but I need to prepare and talk to some people bago kami umuwi.

Nasa may hagdan na ko paakyat sa second floor nang makarinig ako ng malamyos na tugtog galing sa second floor. I followed the direction where the sweet melody is coming.Tama nga ang hinala ko na sa sitting room ito nagmumula.

I should leave, I know I should but I couldn't. My curiosity might get me killed but I don't care. The music that fills the air is enchanting, soothing and it is demanding me to stay. So I stayed, ready to listen to the untold stories of the pianist.

I slowly went inside afraid that if I make a single noise, he’ll stop. I sat on the corner chair near the door. From here, kita ko ang side profile ng crown prince. Nakapikit ito habang ang kanyang mga kamay ay parang may sariling isip na nakikipaglaro sa tiklado ng piyano. As if he lost all senses except for the music.

I know the song he's playing. It's one of the songs na favorite kong patugtugin noong college ako while reviewing for my exams.

Love Me.

Inihilig ko ang ulo sa pintuan, pinikit ang mga mata. I want to feel the music, how amazing and soothing it is. I want to feel the music, how amazing and soothing it is. In the absence of the lyrics, my heart understands the melody and the meaning behind the music. Somehow pakiramadam ko iisa ang karakter ng tugtog at ng prinsipeng nasa likod ng piano.

Enigmatic.

That’s the first word that came to mind. They’re both mysterious and in some ways unpredictable that will leave you in awe.

Suddenly I heard the tempo change and another song soared through the air. I don't know this one but I like it, it's like a combination of happy and sad tunes. Minulat ko ang mga mata’t nakita kong nakapikit pa rin siya. But he's smiling, a contagious one. Before I knew it, nakangiti na rin pala ako. We’re both lost in his music and I to him.

Ako’y nabatobalani.

‘Di ako makapag decide kung papalakpak ba’t sasabihing napaka galing nito o aalis tutal nakapikit pa naman siya. The chance that he knows I’m present during one of his private moment is slim or so I thought.

"I hope you like it, Genessia.”

My back went ramrod straight, opened my eyes. Black meets my soft browns. Nakaharap na ito sa ‘kin at matiim akong tinititigan. Happiness was reflected in him. It's raw and all I could do is gulp while I process my thoughts and feelings.

Is he seeing the admiration in my eyes? Clearing my throat, I offer him a strained smile.

"I l-love it, Your Royal Highness. You're breathtaking to watch,” mabilis akong tumayo’t yumuko. “Thank you for that enchanting yet poingnant music. Pasensiya na kayo kung walang paalam akong pumasok, naka bu—”

"Ayos lang. I don’t mind,” he scratched his chin and shoves his free hand into his pocket.

Napatingin ako dito kahit medyo dim ang ilaw sa loob ng sitting room, kita ko ang pamumula nito. Lihim akong napangiti nang makitang ilang beses na dumaan ang kanang kamay nito sa buhok. Am I making him uncomfortable?

“I particularly love the Love Me. You can dance and play the piano well, Your Highness. You’re an amazing artist.”

Tumaas ang kilay nito at dahan-dahang sumilay ang maka knock out atay na ngiti.

"I'm a capable man,Genessia. I can do both. Classy and a little swag,” he winks.

Shit! Nawala na yata ako sa earth.

"Hey. You good? Namumula ka”

Mabilis kong sinapo ang pisngi;t parang timang na alanganing ngumiti sa among ngayon ay lumalakad palapit sa kinatatayuan ko. He stopped right before me, the tip of his shoes almost touching my toes.

“M-medyo mainit ho, Kamahalan.”

“And that’s my fave word of all.”

Naumid ang dila ko sa narinig.

“G-gusto n’yong iyon na ang itawag namin sa inyo simula bukas?”

“What? No. Only you are allowed t call me that name. Sa’yo lang bagay,” makulimlim ang mukhang anito habang nakapamulsa.

Ilang sandali kaming nasa ganong posisyon.Ako nakatingala at nakatitig sa mga mata niyang di humihiwalay sa mukha ko. Siya, nakatayo sa harap ko, halos ‘di kumukurap.

The room seems to shrink and suddenly hirap akong huminga.Parang biglang naglaho ang puso ko at pakiramdam ko'y biglang hawak na ng mga kamay niya.

“I-is that an order, Sir?”

“It is.”

I slowly nod and tried to look at anything, kahit ano huwag lang sa mukha at mga mata niya.

“Y-your wish is my command,” I do a curtsy.

Pumalatak ito.

“And?” Nakangiting tanong pa nito. His eyes has speck of naughtiness on it.

Lord, paano kumalma? Parang trumpong umikot at nagkabuhol-buhol ang atay, intestine at puso ko sa loob ng katawan ko.

“K-kamahalan.”

Contented, he hums.

"Fancy a cup of tea? I know you’re a coffee person but I’m against it since alanganin na at baka mahirapan kang makatulog.”

Muntik ko nang masabi na sa mga pinapakita n’ya sa ‘kin imposibleng dalawin ako ng antok. When a warm hand wrapped my forearm I inwardly gasp. Tumingala ako’t napatulala sa binatang prinsipe.

“Shall we?”

“O-of course, Your Highness. Este, Kamahalan.”

Nang makarating sa kusina’y agad pasimple kong hinila ang brasong hawak nito’t dali-daling naghalughog sa mga cupboard.

“Put it down,” pigil ni Prince Liam sa ‘kin. He grabbed the teacups and ordered me to sit.

“Trabaho ko ho ‘yan,” katwiran ko nang makaupo na sa mataas na bar stool.

“Akong nag-aya, remember? Let me. Besides its beyond office hours ayokong magbayad ng overtime pay mo.”

“Hindi ko alam na kuripot ho pala kayo,” ganting biro ko dito.

He looked at me over his shoulders, eyes wide and full of mirth.

“Me? Nah. Nagtitipid is the right word. Medyo malaki ang nabawas sa kaban ng yaman ko kanina.”

Pagka banggit nito sa nangyari, nakaramdam ako ng hiya. Ilang beses na akong nagpasalamat rito at ang default answer nito’y wala akong dapat ipag alala. But still, gusto ko pa ring lumubog sa kinauupuan. He spent three million and five hundred thousand on that dance.

Good Lord!

“Y-your Highness, tungkol ho sa nangyari kanina…”

“Hey. Look at me, Genessia.”

Sinalubong ko ang mga mata niya.

“It’s a joke. Hindi ka dapat humingi ng tawad or ma-guilty sa nangyari. Kung mangyayari ulit ‘yon, I’ll still do what I did earlier. But this time, I’ll make sure mas maagap na ako para hindi ka na natakot ng gagong ‘yon. At mas malaki ang dala kong bag.”

Kamahalan, tama na please.

“T-thank you, Your Highness.”

Iwinasiwas nito ang kamay sa ere’t tumalikod na.

“Your thank you is good but I demand that Kamahalan as TF. You sit and keep still.”

Namumula ang buong mukha’t leeg ko habang pinanonood ang binata sa pagkilos . He expertly prepared our drinks and pick some pastries. Warmth filled my chest. Right at this moment, I know I’m the luckiest woman in the world ‘cause the freaking crown prince is making me tea. Heaven!

"There. To my VIP,” he placed the cup in front of me and smiled. Umupo ito sa stool na nasa tabi ko.

"I’m not VIP. Wala lang po kayong choice, Kamahalan. Ako lang ang naligaw,” dinampot ko ang mainit na tasa’t tahimik na humigop.

"Hmm…how did you know na naligaw ka nga lang? Na hindi roon talaga ang right place mo?"

Nilingon ko siya. Nananantya ang mga titig nito sa ‘kin. The arched of his eyebrows tells me that he’s challenging me. Tuluyan kong inikot ang katawan ko, our kness almost touching each others.

"Saan ba ang right place,Kamahalan?"

I’m audacious, I know. Hindi ko mawari saan ako kumukuha’t humuhugot ng lakas ng loob para kausapin ito ng tila magka level lang kaming dalawa.

"Where would you like it to be, Genessia?" He retorted, watching me through the rim of his cup.

Fudge. Hindi ako mananalo sa kanya. He knows what I'm trying to pull here. Gusto kong ihinto ang kalokohang ‘to’t sagutin nang maayos ang tanong niya but I want to push my luck harder. I want to see kung saan papunta ang lahat ng ito. Bringing my inner bitchy self, I square my shoulders.

"Where do you think I'd like it to be, Your Royal Highness?"

Napahinto sa ere ang tasang hawak niya na mukhang balak niyang ilapag sa table top counter. Ilang segundo siyang nakatitig lang sa ‘kin bago dahan-dahang gumuhit ang isang amused na ngiti sa mga labi nito.

He's enjoying our wordplay. It's a battle of wits for him, emotions and sanity for me.

"Perhaps…here?" Taas ang isang kilay na sabi nito habang nakaturo ang index finger sa may tapat nito.

Nasamid ako.

"To have your caffeine fix, I suppose.”

And just like that, I know I've lost. Not my wits, though. My mind and my heart.

"Yes. Here…Your Highness,” mahinang sagot ko’t wala sa loob na ininom ang tsaa.

Bigla akong napatili’t napatayo mula sa kinauupuan. I almost throw the cup the cup on the counter and pull the shirt that’s sticking to me chest. Tumagos ang init ng tsaa sa dibdib ko.

Fuck, ang init!

"Careful. Heto.”

Agad kong kinuha ang malinis na towel mula rito’t nakayukong pinunasan ang harapan ng damit ko.

"Thank you, Prince Liam.”

Pouring a hot tea on myself is a mistake I don’t want to commit again but meeting and locking my gaze with the handsome prince who’s dangerously close to me is out of the question. I’ll dive head first into hell kung siya ang naghihintay sa ‘kin roon.

“Genessia,” he virtually swallowed. Ilang dangkal lang ang pagitan ng katawan namin sa isa’t isa.

“Your Highness.”

Pupils dilated, his gaze was on my eyes then darted to my lips. His teeth raked the bottom of his lip as he slowly drink in my flushed face. A second or two his eyes slowly went down to my soaked t-shirt. I know kung ano ang tinitingnan niya. Sa nipis ng suot kong pang itaas, salamat sa mainit na tsaa’t na-reveal kay Prince Liam ang suot kong black lace bra.

Shit. Hindi pa naman ako gifted!

His adam's apple move a couple of times and his jaw clenched. He looks a bit flustered.

"Fuck.”

The air around us become thick. Hot. Parang bigla ay huminto ang pag gana ng aircon na nasa di kalayuan.

Confused, I watched when his right hand reached for my hip bone pulling me towards his muscular body. Warning bells rang inside my head, urging me to push him and leave. Pero kabaliktaran ang ginawa ko. I put my hands on his chest and search his eyes. I saw swirls of emotions on it, reflecting my own.

“Any last words, Miss Rodriguez?” His husky voice mingled with the hot minty breath that’s fanning my cheeks were my undoing.

I shouldn’t be doing this, flirting with fire and my boss but to hell with the consequences. Huli na para umatras pa ako ngayon.

“I love my job.”

“And I love having you around…in my office. Near me.”

I knew what was coming as he slowly dipped his head.

“T-the HR might send me a memo.”

“Lucky for you I don’t answer to any HR damn shits,” he cupped my face with his right hand while his left snaked around my waist. Hindi makapaniwalang napamaang ako sa kaharap nang maramdaman ang matigas na bagay na iyon sa tiyan ko.

He didn’t bother to acknowledge my reaction, the crown prince's focus was on my face. His thumb is kissing the soft skin of my cheeks, gently caressing it and it felt home. Naipikit ko ang mga mata’t nagpatianod sa kaiga-igayang pakiramdam. It all felt so familiar, my heart and my body ache for more.

When I opened my eyes, I was drowned with the intensity I found in his gaze. My breath quickened and I can hear his erratic panting too.

"Just like how I imagine it to be...,” dumapo ang maiinit nitong labi sa leeg ko. Mahigpit akon napakapit sa mga braso ng prinsipe lalo na nang magsimula nitong pagapangin pababa sa kahabaan ng leeg ko ang mga labi. I froze when he planted a kiss and bite the senssitive spot of my carotid.

Holy smokes! Damn, this tease of a man!

"Asi es como yo lo recuerdo.”

I heard him say then finally his lips touched mine. Sparks fly in every direction, fireworks and the entire universe were at the back of my eyes, glittering. Blinding me.

"Oh, Genessia. Te extrano!" He breathe into my mouth then he kissed me again.

Wala kong clue sa mga pinagsasbai nito basta ang alam ko, nakadagdag sa nararamdaman kong init ang mga katagang iyon. Prince Liam speaking in spaninsh while nibbling my lips is the hottest thing on earth, ever!

The kiss was soft at first. It’s like a butterfly slowly fluttering its wings. Magical. Heaven. I feel like I'm floating right now. When his tongue licked the seams of my lips, I groaned. Tila nagustuhan naman iyon ng binata.

I was rewarded with a low sexy moan then he pulled me closer with his strong and muscular arm, tightening the hug, deepening the kiss. My arms reached out automatically for his neck pulling him closer. I tentatively moved and mimicked his movement…his playful and expert tongue.

Ilang saglit pa pareho na kaming nagpalamon sa init. The kiss we shared for the first time was a far cry from the one we’re having now. It’s gentle, rough…long, passionate. Sweet and definitely swept me off my feet. The kind of kiss I've seen in the movies. The kind that makes my mind stop and my heart in a total riot. It beats fast against my chest almost creating an ache that left you craving and start feeling.

I felt him pull away slowly, my eyes open automatically. Tutop ang bibig, nakatitig lang ako sa kanya. He kissed my forehead three times, eyes still closed. Then he pressed his forehead against mine, a contented smile was painted on his slightly swollen lips. I also smiled at him kahit alam kong di niya nakikita ang ngiti ko.

Ilang sandali kami sa ganong position.Parang mga baliw na nakangiti sa isa't isa habang magkadikit ang mga noo.

"You have to sleep, Genessia,” utos nito na labis kong ikinagulat. Bahagyang lumuwag ang pagkakayakp nito sa ‘kin then he tilted my chin. “We have some flight to catch.”

Gusto kong sabihin na ganon lang ba iyon? Walang paliwanag? Why did he kissed me? Pero naduwag ako’t walang imik na tumango. I’m scared to hear his answers and I don’t think I’m ready for this confrontation.

My body is protesting but I had to, dahan-dahan akong umalis sa pagkakayakap niya, and walked ever so slowly towards the direction of the door.

Pero bago pa ko tuluyang makalayo, narinig ko ang marahang pagtawag nito sa pangalan ko.

"Good night, Genessia.”

"Good night, Your Highness,” I replied without looking back.

Ang tanong makakatulog ba talaga ‘ko nang maayos ngayong gabi? I went outside my room hoping to clear the cobs in my mind but now mas magulo pa sa politics ng mga bansa sa Asia ang utak ko.