Binato niya ang kanyang susi sa isang valet nang itigil niya ang kanyang sasakyan, which is a sports car, sa harap ng pinakasikat na club dito sa kanilang lugar. Tumango ito sa kanya at sinabihan niya itong ingatan ang kanyang niyatse. The nightclub, as usual, is full at maraming nakapila sa labas. But being part owner of this place, he can enter whenever he wants. Pumasok na siya sa loob kasabay ng pagbati niya sa mga tauhan nila sa labas. Lumakad siya papunta sa isang hidden hallway, at sa dulo nito ay nag-iisang elevator.
There was no guards and you can only use it with a code. Pinindot niya ito sa panel na nasa gilid at bumukas ito. Pumasok siya and he pushed down the down button. The elevator started to move down and it was not a long wait. Bumukas ulit ito at bumaba siya walking in a dimly lighted hallway hanggang sa makaharap niya ang isang malaking black double door. Binuksan niya ito and the scent of sandalwood and vanilla hits him.
The bar was clean and pristine as usual. It was dimly lighted with soft lights. Nadatnan niya ang isa niyang kaibigan who was behind the bar and mixing drinks. Binati niya ito at binati niya rin ang iba niyang kaibigan na nakaupo sa leather couches and was playing poker. Yes, it was our poker night and other things, but right now, wala siyang mood sa s3x. He’s here to complain and it’s stressing him out.
Inabutan siya ni Creighton ng glass of whiskey, at nagpasalamat siya rito. Umupo din siya sa leather couch at tiningnan ang cards na nasa coffee table. No one was talking and all he could hear was the distinct sound of classical music in the background. Uminom siya ng alak at malakas siyang bumuntong hininga.
“What the hell is your problem?” tanong sa kanya ni Eli. Madilim ang mukha nito at naka-focus sa kanyang mga cards.
“My maid is pissing me off.” Irita niyang sabi. He was surprised when all of them groan at parang gano’n din ang kanilang pinagdadaanan.
“You guys experience it too? Masyado siyang nakikialam sa buhay ko. When I tell her something not to do, she will do it.” Inis na sabi ni Killian.
“Not to mention, she’s always in my business.” Sabi naman ni Landon.
“And the way she teases is just so… nakakagigil!” iritang sabi ni Creighton at napatingin siya rito.
“Tell me about it! And I hate it! Pero kahit sinasabi ko pa ito, I can’t-… I can’t let her go…” mahina niyang sabi at uminom ulit.
“Then, let’s just give them what they want. If we take also what we want, I’m sure mawawalan na rin tayo ng interest. That’s what usually happens.” Killian threw his cards at ngumisi ito. “Royal Flush.”
“Aish! Ang daya talaga ng taong toh!” sabi ni Creighton at tumawa naman ang isa.
“Perks of owning a casino. Handle your maid yourselves. Mine is troublesome already.” Tumingin siya sa kanyang glass and he swished his whiskey around. “Bakit ang tahimik mo yata Nikolai? Teka, lalake pala ang maid mo. Mabuti ka pa.” Nakatingin lang sa mesa ang isa nilang kaibigan and then he heavily sighed.
“He is troublesome, too. I don’t like how he acts like he really cares.” irita nitong sabi. “Whatever. Gagawin ko ang gusto ko. I just need to get laid.” napatawa kaming lahat.
“Jeremy, I think you’ve gone too soft.” Sabi ni Landon sa kanya. “Or maybe you are feeling certain things for her.” His jaw tightened with what he said, and he glared at him.
“Huwag mong ipasa sa akin ang nae-experience mo ngayon, Landon. I was never a softie.” Sabay tingin niya kay Creighton.
“Woah! Dinadamay niyo pa talaga ako? She’s cute, though, and just by thinking of her, my other half is getting hard.” Biglang tumayo si Eli.
“Tama na toh. I need a lot of drink tonight.” Tumungo ito sa bar at nagsalin sa sarili nitong baso.
“What? Hindi mo na matiis noh?” tukso na sabi ni Creighton at malutong na nagmura ang isa niyang kaibigan. Napailing lang naman siya at niyaya niya ang mga itong maglaro ulit ng poker bago pa siya mawala sa kanyang sarili.