WHHHOOO---POW!

"Bro, you're getting way too nosy about my chicks... Those girls you're trying to hit on? They're ours. And really, you brought a bodyguard? Think you can take us?"

"Chicks? And you look like a worm? Your crew won't stand a chance against me. I know they're just a bunch of scaredy-cats."

"WHOOO—PAK!" I greeted the biggest dude I could see with my fiercest jolt straight. My punch was tight with a twist of my body, like a stingray's tail flick. Nailed him right in the nose, felt a bone crack. His face flew back, dragging his body down like a ragdoll. I got into stance, fists up. One by my left cheek, the other halfway down — hitman style. Next attacks? I'm all about blocking.

Someone tried to punch me. Too slow, wide swing. I dodged with a duck and a sidestep. Close ones? I swatted away with my palms. Two of them got yanked back by Kuya Balong. The rest started to look nervous, seeing I could hold my own. One dude ran into an alley near a food stall. I threw a one-two-one and knocked out another guy before booking it.

"KUYA BALONG! RETREAT, THEY'RE SWARMING US!" I sprinted down Pampanga Street. Got away fast, leaving Kuya Balong. Saw him dart towards his tricycle. He couldn't come back since Pampanga Street's one way. I bolted before their backup arrived. Made it far enough before they could catch me. Heading straight to Kate's place. Aling Bea needs to know this.

"Fuck!!!!" I muttered, gritting my teeth in frustration.

_End of Chapter 1_