Kabanata 1
LINUS panted when he finally reached the end of the track where he did his morning jog inside the perimeters of the MI6 Europe where he's training to be completely similar with his twin brother, Linel Shault.
Bumuga siya ng hangin at kinagat ang laylayan ng kanyang damit habang hinahabol ang kanyang hininga. Sweat trailed down from his chiseled chest to his toned abs, his head slightly lifted upward, giving those who see him a good view of his defined jaw and adam's apple.
Although he and Linel are identical twins, he knew he still has a lot of work to do. He needs to keep up with Linel's built, and although Linel isn't really a very muscled guy, Linus still had trouble building his body to make it as ripped as Linel's.
Sa hindi kalayuan ay natanaw ni Linus ang ilang babaeng agent na nagja-jogging. Some girls are trying to hit on him but Linus doesn't really have time for flings. He just broke up with Micah three months ago and their relationship lasted for six years. Masakit man para kay Linus na pakawalan ang babaeng yayayain na sana niya ng kasal, kinailangan niyang magparaya dahil nakakaapekto na ang trainings niya sa kanilang relasyon.
His secrets about his trainings cause anxiety to Micah already, and that's the last thing he wanted her to have since she's taking up a really hard course in college.
"Agent Shault," the brunette girl greeted.
Hindi nakatakas kay Linus ang pagsulyap ng dalawang kasama nito sa kanyang hulmadong tiyan bago niya pa man naibaba ang laylayan ng kanyang damit. He gets that kind of look even back then, but women now pay more attention to his body rather than his good looks. Iyon nga siguro ang lamang ni Linel sa kanya noon pa man kaya mas maraming babaeng nahulaming nang husto sa kakambal niya.
"Good morning," he greeted back with a slight smile.
"Tonight's my birthday party. We already asked the training supervisor if we can, you know, have some fun outside the headquarters." Hinaplos nito ang kanyang braso. "You're coming... right?"
Linus thought about saying no. Kaya lang ay naalala niyang magsusumbong din ang mga ito kay Sandro Lankova, at kapag iyon na ang nangaladkad sa kanya ay wala na rin siyang magagawa pa.
Either way, he knew they'd still see him at the party so better to choose the easier way now.
"Sure," matipid niyang sagot bago niya dinampot ang tumbler niya at face towel. "See you tonight, girls."
The ladies waved him goodbye before they giggled and talked about how hot he is and how much they want to get spanked by his collosal hand. Minsan pati ang maugat niyang braso ay narinig niyang pinagpapantasyahan ng ilang babaeng agent kaya hindi niya maiwasang mapangisi sa hiya.
Napailing na lamang si Linus. Maybe that's his difference with his twin. While Linel enjoys it when women drool over him for his physical aspects, Linus appreciates it more when someone connects with him at a deeper level.
Dumiretso siya sa silid nila ng kanyang partner na si Sandro, ngunit nang makarinig ng lagaslas ng tubig at impit na mga ungol, napabuntong hininga si Linus. Talaga naman, oo. He's not a virgin but he's not comfortable with Sandro's liberation sometimes.
Hindi man lamang nito naisip na may kasama itong single sa quarters! Buti sana kung katulad siya nito na basta may natipuhan ay basta na lang magyayaya sa kung saan. Linus values connection so much and getting thirsty for sex isn't enough reason for him to just fuck a stranger.
Linus took his airpods and just listened to some rock songs so he wouldn't hear his partner and whoever it is that he's railing right now. Nang matapos ang mga ito ay nakatapis na lumabas ang dalawa kaya napataas siya ng kilay.
"You owe me a drink for being this nasty," aniya sa kaibigang pinalo pa ang pwet ng babaeng nakasalo sa banyo saka bumaling sa kanya.
"Speaking of drink, we are gonna have some fun tonight, Shault." Tinapik-tapik nito ang kanyang balikat. "Congrats, kid. You're gonna get laid finally."
"Gago." He laughed before he stood up and reached for his towel. "I'll only stay at the party for an hour."
"Boomer." Sandro sighed then shook his head. "Next time, dumbass, tell me if you're really interested with women or if I should start throwing dudes at you just to unleash the Linel Shault within you. You're too Linus, man."
Napailing na lang siya sa baluktot na prinsipyo nito saka niya sinara ang closet matapos makakuha ng damit na pamalit.
"I'm pretty sure I'm straight. I just don't have a sex addiction. Goodluck with your medical, bro." Ngumisi siya at tinapik ito sa balikat bago siya tuluyang pumasok ng banyo upang hindi marinig ang malulutong na mura ng napikong si Sandro.
IVLER BECKHAM isn't someone who takes women too seriously, but the last girl he became faithful with broke up with him because of some asshole named Linel Shault.
Tignan mo nga naman at napakaliit ng mundo? Ang balita ng teammates niya ay na-spot-an ang gagong si Linel sa isang bar sa London. Nagkataon pang naroon siya ngayon para sa isang friendly competition.
"Ano? Pasyalan ba natin? Habang may oras pa," alok ng teammate niya sa Huskeez. He fell in love with football because of his dad's best friend while his older brother, Alvern, continued their dad's legacy in the tennis world.
Ivler took a shot then flashed a devilish smirk. When he finally tied his mid-length hair, his friends grinned and stood up.
"Just watch. Let me take care of him, see what he really got. I heard he's a pain in the ass in SJ before their family left the country," ani Ivler nang makapasok sa kanyang kotse na tinatabi sa property ng lola niya sa ama.
Ivler tapped his fingers on the steering wheel while he's overtaking other cars to get to the bar where Linel Shault was spotted by a European friend of his. Nang maiparada ang kotse sa harap ng bar, lumabas siya at sinuot ang kanyang Greca Nappa leather bomber jacket. He's known in the country as one of the most well-dressed and fashionable athletes, and Ivler doesn't deny the fact that he likes showing up with a bang anywhere he goes.
With just one single glance at Ivler and his friends, the bouncer cut the line and made way for them inside. The whole place was jam-packed, and in a sea of drunk people, his eyes searched for a familiar spot.
He went upstairs with his friends and sat on the VIP section right across where Linel Shault's group was seated. Mukhang lasing na ang mga ito base sa mga itsura at ingay. They were even playing a game where the girls had to take shots of tequila before they'll kiss the two guys sitting on the couch. Tila kung sino ang unang kakalas ay siyang matatalo.
Ivler let his friends order for them while he kept his eyes on Shault who has a sexy woman sitting on his lap. After the woman took her shots, she started kissing Shault whom immediately clutched the woman's hair that made his friends go wild... as if they didn't expect him to be this way.
Umismid si Ivler. Odd. He was a fucking lunatic according to his source, right? Why act so surprise for a petty reason?
Nang matapos ang game ng mga ito ay sakto namang nilapag ng waiter ang bote ng mamahaling alak sa harap nina Ivler. He crossed his leg over the other in a manly way then rested his elbows on the backseat, his upper chest slightly exposed with his unbuttoned shirt. Tinanggap niya ang baso ng alak na binigay ng kaibigan saka niya ibinalik ang tingin sa direksyon ni Shault, ngunit habang sinisimsim niya ang kanyang alak, napansin niyang nakatutok na rin sa kanyang direksyon ang mga mata nito.
Ivler realized they have the same eye color, but Shault's was lighter, more innocent... or maybe it's just with the alcohol making his eyes seemed sleepy. He'd never admired another guy's eyes and other facial features the way he wanted to praise this man inside his head, ngunit nang maalala ang pinunta niya sa lugar na iyon, kaagad na natauhan si Ivler.
He sharpened his gaze at Shault, making sure he could see how much his blood is boiling right now, but the longer they stare at each other, the intensity Ivler is feeling somehow shifts into something unfamiliar.
Nang makitang tumayo ito at nagpaalam sa mga kasamang magbabanyo, tumikhim si Ivler saka sinenyasan ang mga kasamahan. Nagsingisi naman ang mga ito sa kanya na tila alam na kung ano ang mangyayari.
Ivler followed Shault in the men's comfort room, but when he got inside, he was shocked when Shault suddenly turned around, held him by his neck, and slammed his back against the wall.
Gone was the innocent and sleepy blue eyes. All he sees is a cold, deadly pair of pools that seemed to be giving him a warning.
Gumalaw ang panga nito at ang ekspresyon ay lalong lumamig bago ito tuluyang nagsalita sa mahinahon ngunit nakakikilabot na tono. "Why the hell are you following me?"
Ivler's lips curved for a devilish smirk, his eyes fought Shault's intense gaze. "Simple." His jaw moved as his expression darkened. "I'd like to beat your fucking ass..."
Shault's lips curved wider for a terrifying smirk before he slowly loosen his grip on Ivler's neck. Mayamaya ay umatras ito at binulsa ang mga palad.
"Well then try..." He then moistened his lower lip then cocked a brow at him. "Beat my fucking ass before I beat yours..."