Making Our Daddy Happy

“Papa, tapos na ako. Punta naako sa school,” nagmamadaling humalik saaking pisnge ang bunso kong anak na si Eilena.

“Ako din pa. May report ako ngayon.” Sunod na humalik saakin ang pangalawang anak ko na si Irene.

“Mag-ingat kayo ah,” Ngumiti ang dalawa bago umalis ng bahay. “Oh, kayong dalawa? Hindi pa ba kayo aalis?” Tanong ko sa dalawa ko pang anak na si Jannah at Mikaela. Si Jannah ang ikatlong anak ko at si Mikaela naman ang panganay.

“Papa. Kulang yung binigay mo.” Reklamo ni Jannah.

“Magkano ba dapat?” Ngumuwi ako habang kinukuha ang wallet saaking bulsa.

“3k dapat. 1k lang ang bigay mo.”

Kumuha ako ng 2k at binigay sakanya.

“Yes!” Ngiting tagumpay ni Jannah. “Yung snack ko papa?” Humihingi pa.

“Ano ba yan Jannah!” Sigaw ni Mikaela. Nagpeace sign naman sakanya si Jannah.

“Joke lang nga,”

“Ikaw Mika?” Tanong ko sa aking panganay. Her grades had been failing awfully. Still, want to support her kasi nagsusumikap daw syang mag-aral. Maganda naman performance nya noon maybe she’s having trouble with her subjects now?

Tumingin si Mika saakin at ngumiti. Napabuntong hininga ako kasi alam ko na kung anong klaseng ngiti yun. Bumunot ulit ako ng 2k saaking bulsa at pinadausdus iyon sa lamesa.

“Thank you pa!”

“Ang daya!” Reklamo ulit ni Jannah. Tumayo na ang dalawa at humalik saaking pisnge para magpaalam.

“Puputi ng maaga ang buhok ko sainyo,” buntong hininga ko. Silang apat palagi ang humuhuthut ng pera ko. Humalakhak ang dalawa.

Hinatid ko sila sa pinto.

“Papa wag kang mambabae ha!” Utos ni Mika.

“Wala naakong pera para panggastos,” reklamo ko.

“Papa!” Sita ng dalawa, masama ang tingin saakin.

Kakaretiro ko lang sa edad na 45. Namatay ang aking miss tatlong taon na dahil sa sakit at iniwan nya ako at ang kanyang apat na anak.

24 ang edad ni Mikaela. Sunod naman ay si Irene na nasa 22. Si Jannah ay 20 at si Eilena naman ay 18. Hiling taon na ng anak kong si Mika sa kolehiyo. Si Irene ay nasa 3rd year. Si Jannah ay nasa 2nd at si Eilena ay nasa 1st.

Sabay na huminto ang tatlo noong nagkasakit ang kanilang mama. Kahit na matanda na ang aking mga anak ay sakit parin sila sa ulo. Lalong-lalo na si Jannah. Pero mahal na mahal ko sila. Ang tanging gusto ko lang ay makapagtapos sila. Kaya habang sila ay nasa puder ko gusto kong sundin nila ang aking patakaran.

I have a meeting at 9am sa isa sa mga company na ininvest ko. Nagbihis naako at umalis. Medyo napatagal ang meeting dahil gusto paakong kausapin ng may-ari. Natapos kami by lunch time. I had to excuse myself dahil may imemeet-up din akong friend. Kaya alas quatro naakong nakauwi sa bahay.

The girls usually go home around 5 or 5:30 kaya nagtaka ako kung bakit hindi nakalock ang pinto. I was sure na nalock ko ito bago ako umalis. Nalooban ba kami? I took the baseball bat nearby just in case. I start searching the rooms. My house is pretty big but I went to check all the girls rooms baka nandyan na sila. Medyo malayo sa isa’t-isa ang kanilang room. I check the nearest one which is kay Irene.

“Rinie?” I called. Nobody answered. Kaya pumunta ulit ako sa pinakatabi nito. Kay Jannah. Wala din. While I was nearing Mikaela’s room ay may narinig akong ungol. Something popped inside my head by I shrug it off and went quickly to Mikaela’s room. My worst case scenario is that they’re taking my baby girl in hostage kaya laking gulat ko nalang ng mabuksan ko ang pinto nya.

“What the fuck?!” I cursed loudly. Parehong nanlaki ang kanilang mata at agad na naghiwalay. My daughter grab the blanket to cover herself up. I was fuming mad that my focus is on the guy trying to cover himself with whatever his hand can take. I was gripping the baseball bat hard.

“Papa wag!” Sigaw ni Mikaela. Nanginginig ang kamay ko sa galit. Mikaela grab the baseball bat in my hand and refuses to let go. I didn’t care though. Binitawan ko ang bat at sinakal ang lalaki sa leeg before I punch him square in the face. Mikaela was screaming and crying.

“S-sir wag po maawa kayooo!” Iyak ng gago. There are a lot of things that I wanted to do to him. But one things for sure is that I wanna hurt him physically so bad. I was holding the guy in the neck. I was about to land another punch when I felt a wet trickle on my slacks. I had to look down and notice that the guy is fucking pissing. Naihi sa takot ang gago. I became even more pissed but he quickly slip around my hand at tumakbo nang nakahubad.

Susundan ko na sana but I fell off to the ground because the floor was slippery… because of that fucking bastard’s pissed. Tatayo na sana ako feeling so ridiculed that I was covered with a boy’s pissed. Umiiyak na dumalo saakin si Mikaela. I felt so disrespected.

“Papa sorry po… papa…”

Tumayo ako para sana sundin ang gagong iyon but Mikaela shielded herself. I was even more pissed. Wala naakong makita kundi ang kamalian nya at ang pagtaksil sa kanyang pangakong hindi sya magboboyfriend hanggang hindi pa sya nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral.

I grab her by her hair and she wailed more.

“Papa… patawad poo…” She cried. Inihagis ko sya sa kama. I felt so fucking betrayed. I trusted her. Alam kong malaki na sya at kaya nya nang magdesisyon mag-isa, but doing it inside my house knowing my rules? She is a rebel. I am still over protected about my angels but this one seems like a devil.

“Dapa!” I commanded. Umiiyak man ay sumunod naman sya. What catches my attention is the little rectangular shaped beside her nightstand. Mas lalong umiyak si Mikaela. I took the pregnancy test in my hand. My hands are shaking. It was negative but that didn’t lessen my anger.

“You’re planning on getting pregnant?!” Galit kong tanong sa kanya.

Umiling sya. Tears are streaming around her face. “Hindi papa! A-akala ko kasi buntis ako kaya–”

Kinuha ko ang kumot na nakapulupot sa kanyang katawan. I was so fucking mad. She was trembling in fear. Her pussy was bare and it is slightly gaping open from the fucking they did earlier. It was still wet…

“Did he fucking came in you?” I asked then I put two fingers inside of her for inspection.

“H-hindi pa…” Patuloy nyang iyak. Hinubad ko ang aking sinturon. I wrap the belt around my hands.

Pinalo ko sya ng sinturon as hard as I can. Her voice was muffled on the pillow. She was screaming in pain as I beat her bare ass. She was begging me to stop but I didn’t. Hindi ko alam kung ilang beses ko syang pinalo pero nang tumigil naako it was already crimson red.

“Get up. Nagbihis ka. Pupunta tayo sa Ninang mo.” I commanded. Namumugto ang kanyang mata habang papunta kami sa clinic ng kanyang Ninang. Her Ninang is our family doctor.

“P-papa. I’m really sorry…” She squeak. She is having an uncomfortable ride. Humihikbi sya.

Pagkatapos naming magpacheck-up ay lumabas na ang result. She isn’t pregnant. Nakauwi agad kami and I told her Ninang about what happened. She was disappointed but nevertheless she didn’t ask questions about Mikaela’s beaten butt. For sure she already knows the answer. “Keith. Hindi na yan bata. Pwede kang kasuhan sa ginawa mo,” that was her last word.

Humihikbi parin si Mikaela nang nakauwi kami. I threw her her phone on her lap. “Call that bastard. Sabihin mong kunin ka nya,” I told her before leaving her inside the car. Lumabas na ako at dumiritso sa bahay.

“Oh pa. What took you so long?” Tanong ni Irene. Lahat sila ay nasa sala at nanonood ng movie.

“Umupo ka.” Sabi ko.

Nagtataka man ay sumunod naman si Irene.

“Anong nangyari papa?” Tanong ni Eilena. “Wala pa si ate ah,”

“Sinong may alam dito na may boyfriend na si Mikaela? Sagot,” I demanded.

Nakayuko silang tatlo.

“Jannah,” I said menacingly.

“S-sasabihin naman sana ni ate papa. Ka-kaso alam naming magagalit ka.” Nakayuko nyang sabi. Napapikit ako. I would’ve accepted someone kung maayos na ipinakilala saakin at hindi iyong naabutan ko pang kumakangkang sa anak ko. I would’ve painfully accepted someone kung desente.

That bastard must’ve been the reason why Mikaela’s grades is failing. Nagbigay paako ng under the table fees para lang makapag ojt sya next sem tapos ngayon gaganituhin nya ako?! Is that what they do now? Fucking behind my back?!

“Alright…”

“Dad please… wag kang magalit…” Jannah begged tila may sasabihin pa. She tried reaching for my arms but I swatted her hands away.

I felt so betrayed I’m actually hurt and angry.

“Sige. Kung yan ang gusto nyo. You can all pack your things. Huwag na kayong bumalik dito. Tutal malalaki naman kayo. I don’t plan making this place a whore house.”

“No papa… ayoko!” Tumakbo saakin si Eilena at yumakap. “I’m mad at ate Mikaela and ate Irene papa for not telling you bat ako. damay? I don’t even like boys papa!” Pagtatanggol ni Eilena sakanyang sarili. I hissed. Si Irene din meron?! Nakawala ako sa kanya kaya patuloy akong pumunta ng kwarto. I locked the door and I can hear them screaming in frustrations as they knock on my door.

For sure Jannah has one too. Mukha syang may sasabihin kanina eh. I sigh frustratedly. I felt like a broken man. I felt so betrayed. Nakakatampo.

I must’ve slept my frustrations out. Umaga na kasi pagkagising ko. Alas nuebe na. Narinig ko ang paggalaw ng doorknob hanggang sa bumukas iyon reaveling a kneeling Eilena. “Papa!” She cheered happily. Hawak nya ang tinidor. Ito siguro ang ginamit nya to pick the lock. Medyo kumalma na ako at ang isipan ko. Nasa likod nya ang kanyang mga ate. I looked away kasi lahat sila namumugto ang mga mata si Eilena lang ang hindi.

“Papa, akala ko nagbigti ka na!” Masayang sambit ni Eilena bago nya ako niyakap ng mahigpit. “Papa, ako lang ang good girl sa kanila. Susuntukin kita pag galit ka saakin.” Banta nya. I smiled at her and patted her head. Umupo ako.

Kaagad din namang dumalo si Irina at Jannah.

“Papa, I already broke up with Jethro. Huwag ka na ding magalit saakin.” Jannah said. She pouted.

“Ako din papa. Na curious lang ako that’s all…” Malambing na sabi ni Irene saakin. The two of them hugged me tightly.

“C-can I talk to papa alone?” Rinig kong sabi ni Mikaela. Ramdam ko ang titig ng tatlo saakin. “Please…” Humihikbi na sya. Masakit din saakin makita na umiiyak ang anak ko kahit na ako ang nagpapaiyak sa kanya ngayon.

“I’ll talk to your ate,” sabi ko sa tatlo. Tumango naman sila at tahimik na lumabas ng kwarto. Umupo sa tabi ko si Mika. She started crying again.

“Papa I’m sorry…” Simula nya. Nakayuko sya ngayon. Lumambot ang puso ko dahil ayaw ko talaga na nasasaktan ang anak ko. She must’ve fell inlove with that bastard. Ang bastardong iyon siguro ang nag-utos sa anak ko na dito gawin ang kababalaghan nila kaya naman nauto ang anak ko at pumayag! Walang hiya!

“Iharap mo yon saakin,” naiinis kong sabi. Mas lalong umiyak ang anak ko! “Labag man sa loob ko pero kung mahal mo talaga sya ay wala naakong magagawa.”

“Papa… he–he left!” Naiiyak nyang sumbong saakin.

“Ano?!” Galit kong utas at napatayo ako!

“I–I tried calling him but he blocked me. K-kaya pumunta ako sa bahay nila pero tinaboy nya ako.”

“How fucking dare him! Asan yan nakatira?!” Tumayo ako. I headed to where my closet was and took my shotgun out. “Saan nakatira yang tarantadong iyan!” Sigaw ko.

Umiling si Mikaela at dumalo saakin. “Papa, please put the shotgun down…” Nanginginig nyang sabi.

“I-it wasn’t his fault papa… kasalanan ko din. I should’ve listen to you. What happen was consensual papa… kasalanan ko talaga…” Tinabunan nya ng kamay ang kanyang mukha at mas lalong naiyak. “Papa please. Wag nalang nating pakealaman. I don’t want you to murder anyone.”

“You’re defending that asshole!” I hissed.

Umiling ulit sya. “No papa…” Yumakap sya saakin ng mahigpit.

“H-he must’ve lured your mind…. Anong sinabi nya sayo at pumayag ka?” I asked.

“He told me he’d marry me papa…”

“Ang… ang gagong yun!’ nangangalaiti kong sabi.

“Tama na pa. Besides I’m not pregnant or anything…”

Napapikit ako. May galit na kumakatok. “Hindi ibig sabihin na matanda kana at may isip na hindi naako mangingialam sa buhay mo. You are under my roof and under my care. I hope you understand my actions..” I hugged her back. Mas lalo syang naiyak. “It doesn’t matter how old you are… to me you’re forever my baby girl…”

“I’m sorry papa. I promise I’ll make it up to you…” She cried.

I sigh. I am still pissed on that bastard piss!

Nagdaan ang ilang araw at naging maayos naman kami. May nag invite saamin ng party. Pumayag ako. We were asked to dress nicely.

Nasa party na kami and I notice that a bunch of people are staring at us. Especially men. “Keith..” tawag ni Madam Rosana.

“Happy birthday madam…” I kissed her cheek. Malambing syang tumawa saakin.

“Thank you Keith,” she then gasp. “Oh, mabuti at dinala mo ang iyong mga dalaga!” Masaya nyang sabi.

“Happy birthday madam…” Sabay-sabay bati ng mga anak ko.

“Ang gaganda nyo at ang gaganda ng mga suot ninyo!” Puri nya sa anak ko. Oh, we’re going to have a lot of fun tonight.

“Ang gaganda ng anak nyo sir. Mga modelo ba sila?” Tumawa ako at umiling.

Mga ilang oras pa kami doon at gusto ko na agad umuwi. I am not having fun at all. Nasa taas ako kasama ni Madam at mga iilang negosyante.

Napatingin ako Irene na ngayon ay masayang nakikipagkwentuhan sa dalawang lalake. Alam kong hindi ko sila pwedeng itago at dapat hindi ako masyadong mahigpit. But I cannot help but be protective. I sigh.

I should get used to it. Napahilot ako saaking sintido dahil nakita ko si Mikaela na may kausap din na lalake. His dirty hands is on her back. Get your hands off of my daughter you fuck!!! Ngayon ko lang napansin na backless ang suot ng panganay ko. I am very uncomfortable at the sight. Gusto kong sitain. Hinanap ko ang dalawa at una kong nakita si Jannah. I sigh dramatically when I saw her talking to girls. Pero agad ding napawi ng may dalawang lalake ang nagpakilala at nakisali sa usapan.

I hissed. Where the fuck is Eilena?! I scan the room. For sure she is a good girl. Ayaw nya sabe sa mga boys pero laking pagkadismaya ko ng makita syang sumasayaw sa gitna ng dancefloor! You brat! A traitor!

“Keith. Loosen up,” natatawang sabi ni Madam. She’s right I should loosen up.

Maybe I should avoid seeing them like these. Napabuntong hininga ulit ako at nag-iwas ng tingin sa kanila. “Oh, muntik naakong makalimot madam. Naiwan sa kotse ang gift ko. Excuse me for a second,” I said.

Tumawa naman si Madam. Tuwang-tuwa. “You don’t have to…”

I gave her a smile. “Kukunin ko lang,” I excused myself and went to the car.

Pumasok ako sa kotse at hinanap ang regalo. It’s just a purse from a known brand. Nagulat ako ng bumukas ang pinto sa kabila. It was Mikaela. “Papa, anong ginagawa mo dyan?” She asks.

“Yung regalo.” I told her.

“Oh, nandito sa kabila…” Sabi nya at kinuha ito. “Here pa,” she handed me the gift. “Grabe pa. Ang daming gwapo dito!”

“Mikaela!” I shouted. She giggled. “Do you want me to beat your ass again?!”

“Hihi. Joke lang pa. Masakit pa pwet ko.” She giggled again.

“Baka gusto mo ulit dumapa Mika?” I said menacingly.

“I’m just joking papa. Natuto naako…”

“You better be.”

But boy I was wrong. Lumipas ulit ang maraming araw. Hinatid ko silang apat sa school dahil nag request sila. After I drop them off. At nakalayo naako ay nakita ko ang naiwang wallet ni Mikaela. Bumalik ako sa university at halos sagasaan ko na si Mikaela at yung gagong umihi dahil magkasama sila.

“Papa it’s not what you think!” Depensa ni Mikaela. Masusuntok ko na sana kaso tumakbo ulit ang gago. I drag Mikaela to the car. Hindi ko na pinansin yung mga tao sa paligid.

“Shut the fuck up Mikaela!” I hissed. I drag Mikaela back in the house and back in her room.

“Dapa!” I demanded again.

“Papa… It’s not what you think…”

But I didn’t listen to her. “You’re with that asshole again Mikaela?! Don’t you see how coward that fuck is?!” I ask as I started beating her ass again with my bare hand. I have to lift her skirt up to inflict more pain. Ni hindi naako nag komento sa suot nyang thong ngayon! Patuloy kong pinalo ang kanyang pwet naagad namang namula.

I hissed annoyingly because I was distracted. The urges to pull the thong up runs through my mind. What the fuck! Why is she even wearing something like this? Napakagat ako saaking labi at huminto. “B-bakit mo pa yun kinakausap? Akala ko ba natuto kana!” I told her. Galit nya akong binalingan mas galit pa saakin.

“Oh my gosh! Nahihiya na nga akong makasama sya. I don’t even like him na. Gusto nyang makipagbalikan but I rejected him.”

“A-are you sure?” I ask. She nodded and playfully punch my chest.

“Masakit ah,” she pouted she caress her bum.

“B-bakit hindi mo agad sinabi?” Tanong ko.

“You told me to shut up!” Natahimik ako. Tumawa sya.

“Bakit?” Tanong ko.

“You are so overprotective, daddy…”