RALPH’S FIRST TIME TO BE TIED UP
NOTICE: This is a story about the Lagdameo Family, who has a secret organization involving bondage. Ralph, the youngest, wasn't aware of this, until he discovered it and joined.
It’s summer time in the Philippines when Ralph’s family went to a vacation in their province. It is a long travel because their province located at the northern part of Luzon, to be precise, Pangasinan. They travel almost 4 hours before they reach the capital of the province, Lingayen. Ralph and his brothers, Richard and Ramon, are very excited, not because they are going to the province, but their out of their house where it’s very boring. They reached their ancestral house in Lingayen, an old and creepy mansion. It’s very strong type of architecture built from 1957, where Spaniards came to the Philippines. Ramon and Richard get out of the car and Ralph stayed inside. The brothers, Richard, who’s sixteen and Ramon, who’s seventeen, always bond with each other. They start courting the girls they wanted to. While him, fifteen, was still Mama’s boy, because he is the youngest of the three. They are handsome guys, but him, a nerdy one.
“Ramon, Richard, help me to bring these luggage inside.”
“Okay, Mom, but can we take our own?”
“Okay, Ramon. Yours is the brown one, while Richard’s in the black one.”
“Mom, what about that luggage? Aren't we taking them inside?”
“No, Richard. It’s Ralph’s luggage.”
“Okay, Mom. We’re taking this inside. Let’s go, Ramon.”
“Be careful, guys.”
As the nerdy one, Ralph was always left out. Ralph goes off the car and helps his Mom carry the rest of the stuff in the car. As they reach the front door, Ralph sees the house he missed for one and a half year. He sees his brothers using their laptops in the living room. Ralph and his mom go upstairs to see their rooms. There are many rooms. His mom decided that he will be in a solo room. His brothers are also having their own rooms. He stayed in his room for half an hour.
“Ralph, are you staying here? Why didn’t you join your brothers downstairs?”
“It is okay, Mom. I am fine staying here. Just call me when dinner is ready.”
“Okay.”
Ralph stayed in the room. His brothers are simply going to their respective rooms. He learned that his mother went off the plaza to order some food for their dinner. He noticed that his brothers are changing their clothes, from a t-shirt to a blue sleeveless shirt for Ramon and yellow one for Richard. They are both wearing black shorts. As Ralph followed them, they are in a vacant room. Richard, who is outside, is looking around if someone is not around. Then he goes inside. As Ralph is in the door, he heard some ticks from a tape. As he heard footsteps coming from inside, he immediately goes into the storage room. He didn't close it. He saw Ramon goes outside. As Ramon goes downstairs, Ralph immediately goes out the storage room. He carefully opened the door. He was surprised when he sees Richard, totally bound and gagged. Richard, the captive, was also surprised. Richard shouts at the top of his lungs, but only muffling sounds are being heard. Ralph immediately remove Richard’s gag.
“Why are you here?”
“I saw you and Ramon changed your clothes, so I suspect something is happening.”
“You should be better out of here before Ramon goes back.”
“But…”
“Put the tape back in my mouth.”
Ralph immediately put the tape back in Richard’s mouth. He is effectively gagged. As Ralph heard the footsteps of Ramon, he hid below the bed. As Ramon goes back, he inspected Richard’s bond and gag. He noticed that his gag is not properly placed.
“Is someone here tries to free my captive?”
Richard shakes his head as a response. Ramon is a kind of person who is very possessive. Once Ramon has a new belonging, make sure that you buy that thing too, because he will never lend it to you. Ralph stands up and put his hands in the air. Ralph, wearing a white shirt and a black short, surrendered himself to his older brother.
“I tried to free him.”
Ramon was very surprised that Ralph knows their secret. If Ralph is taken away, he has a tendency to report what he had seen.
“What are you doing here?”
Ramon grabbed his brother’s arm behind his back and hugged him like a hostage.
“I saw you and Richard changing your clothes, so I tried to inspect what you are doing.”
“If you report what you've seen to Mom, I will never treat you as my younger brother.”
“I swear if you let me in.”
Ramon gave him a shocked face. He will not report to their parents prior that he will include him in their ‘games’.
“Are you sure you want to be part of this?”
“Yes, I am. Remember, my membership or lifetime gadget grounded from Mom?”
“Okay, okay. You’re one of us. But, you should wear this kind of outfit.”
“Okay, okay.”
“We will wait for you this evening. I know Mom will come back at seven. Be sure to come at nine.”
“I will be here at nine.”
DINNER ENDED. Their mother said that they should sleep at eight. Ralph goes up at exactly eight; while his brothers are there busy watching TV. As their mother goes up for bed, Ramon and Richard go up to change their outfit again. This time, Ralph is ready. He is wearing a white sleeveless shirt and a black short. He removed his eyeglasses, so it will not be a hindrance.
“Are you ready, Ralph?”
“Yes.”
IT’S ALREADY NINE. Ramon and Richard gathered their materials. Here comes the tape, several yards of cotton rope and a handkerchief.
“Ramon, Am I going to be tied up again this time?”
“No. It’s the newbie.”
“Are we going upstairs?”
“No. We are going in the vacant room down at the basement.”
BASEMENT: The word that horrified Ralph. He is reading something that the captives are held in the basement and tied their forever. Ramon and Richard memorized the basement, so they light up the whole place. It is very wide. There is a small room, left side of the staircase, where they held Ralph.
“Is this the place?”
“You’re right, newbie. This is where Ramon and I be initiated.”
“Initiated by whom?”
“We are initiated by Dad, Ralph.”
“Dad knew about these matters?”
“Unfortunately, yes. Let’s stop this. Hands please?”
Ralph, nervously, gave his hands to his brother.
“Not that way, behind your back.”
“What?”
“Do what he is saying, newbie.”
“Okay.”
Ralph put his hands behind his back. His brother, Ramon, who is the leader, do the honors. First, Richard hand him a cotton rope. They tie his hands, securely and safely. As Ralph checked his bonds, it is securely tied and no way for him to escape.
“Are you sure I will be not in danger of this?”
“Yes. We did this several times.”
“Okay.”
Next, Ramon ordered his brother to sit down. Ralph, with hands bound, sit down. Ramon tied his feet above his ankle to be sure no way to escape. Ralph again, checked his bonds, and nothing happened. Now, he is a boy with hands and feet bound. Ramon carried him inside the room. It is lighted properly. He saw their rolls of different ropes, gags and tapes.
“Are you using all of these?”
“No. We are only using some of them. Richard, will you please hand me that handkerchief and that tape?”
“Sure.”
Ramon folded the handkerchief. He put it inside Ralph’s mouth and put several strips of duct tape in his mouth.
“You have only two hours to escape. No matter what the result is, you’re still part of this game.”
Ralph nodded. He inspected his bonds and even if he struggle, he can’t get away from the bondage. Ramon left him alone. He is positioned where he can see what’s outside. There’s Richard. After Ramon work in him, he chloroformed Richard. He fell down and was fallen asleep. Ramon tied his hands, feet and gags his mouth. But this time, he joined the bound hands and bound feet with an inch of rope. Richard was effectively hog-tied.
RALPH’S POINT OF VIEW
After seeing what my brothers are doing, I am tied up in a room located at the basement of our ancestral house, wearing a white sleeveless shirt and black shorts. My brother Ramon gave me only two hours to escape. Even if three or more, I’m sure I can’t make it. I am effectively bound and gagged. My brother is not contented at me alone, because he knocked our brother Richard, who is wearing a yellow sleeveless shirt and black shorts also, tie him up, gag him and hog-tie him. I am trying to search something in the room that could help me from untying myself. I tried to stand up and hop, hoping that I found something that could help me untie my bonds. Good thing that my brother Ramon didn't lock me at that room, so I hop in the stairs and went to the kitchen. I searched for knives and luckily, I cut my bonds. At last, a freedom. But what’s that smell? I felt kind of dizzy.
RICHARD’S POINT OF VIEW
“What happened? Do I fell asleep? What is the time now? Is it morning? Did Mom saw Ralph tied up? But what happened to me? Why I can’t move? Am I…? Oh yes, Ramon hog-tied me. I test my bonds but hog-tied is a very strong form of tying up a person. It’s like you’ll never let a person go. I tried to reach the knots, but it is covered with a tape. Oh crap. Why Ramon do this to me? But, who’s that? Is that Ramon?” I roll and roll and I saw Ramon with bound hands and feet, gagged mouth and an effective hog-tie. “Who did all of this if Ramon is effectively hog-tied? Isn’t it, Ralph?”
RALPH’S POINT OF VIEW
“What happened? What am I doing here?” I tried to stand up, but I am effectively bound. I screamed for help, but no one heard me. Suddenly, a man came in. I turned back until my back reached the wall. I thought he would gag me, but he put my eyeglasses, instead. I know this person. It’s Dad.
OMNISCIENT POINT OF VIEW
The identity of the abductor is revealed. It’s their Dad. He untied Ralph and he hugged him.
“Why are you in that outfit? Didn't your brothers tell you that I prohibit you from this game?”
“No, Dad. They only include me because; I saw Richard tied up in a room upstairs.”
“It means that they are being careless of what they are doing.”
“Don’t be mad at them, Dad. I insist. I want to be tied up.”
“But, you’re still young, Ralph.”
“No, Dad. I’m fifteen. I am a teenager.”
“I know Ralph. Are you ready to take the consequences?”
“Of course, Dad, I promise to take them whatever they are.”
“That’s my boy.”
“By the way, Dad, where are they?”
“They’re in the dungeon.”
They go in the basement what their Dad is calling the dungeon. He found there his two brothers hog-tied and gagged. Richard noticed Ralph and he is begging him to untie his bonds, but his Dad dragged his arms behind and threatened him.
“If you untied them, I am going to cancel your membership.”
“No, Dad. I am just pity of them.”
“That is their punishment. Ralph, help me to watch for your Mom.”
Their Dad carried Ramon first, like a sack of cement, in his shoulders. Ralph is thinking where his Dad will take his brothers.
“Dad, where are you taking Ramon?”
“Somewhere they didn’t know.”
KIDNAP-FOR-A-REASON SCHEME
Last time, you witnessed my first story of bondage games. Now, because of me, they are in big trouble, because Dad is going to abduct them seriously. Dad is going to teach them their lesson. It’s almost 4 AM, when Dad finished transferring my brothers, who are bound and gagged effectively, to the car. Dad cut the rope connecting their bound hands and feet and makes them sit to the passenger’s part of the car. Dad put chloroform to Richard, because he sees me in the dungeon (as Dad calls that room). They are also blindfolded. I am asking Dad several times, but he only smiles at me. Almost 5 AM, we reached our destination. It is miles from our ancestral house. It seems very abandoned.
“Ralph, this house is my house here in Pangasinan.”
“Isn’t the ancestral house is your house?”
“No. That is my parent’s house. This is my house.”
As we are in the door, Dad knocks it. A man around thirty-eight answered it.
“Oh, Uncle Ricardo, it’s been a long time since you’ve visited your house.”
“Oh, yes, Miguel. By the way, this is Ralph. He is your cousin, Miguel.”
Miguel smiled at me. I smiled at him too. He is wearing a red sleeveless shirt and a black short.
“He is already a member?”
“Oh, well, yes. Ramon and Richard were threatened.”
“Where are they, Uncle?”
“They’re inside the car.”
“Is this another kidnap-for-a-ransom scheme?”
“No. This is only kidnap-for-a –reason scheme.”
Dad and Miguel laugh.
RAMON’S POINT OF VIEW
I just woke up and notice that it’s almost sunrise. The sun is rising clearly. But, what happened yesterday? Is Ralph being able to escape from the strongest bonds I gave him? Maybe, he is not. Oh, crap! I didn’t untie him and Richard also! I should untie them now before Mom finds out what I did. What is happening here? Why I can’t move my hands? Oh, shit! I am tied up! Where am I? I tried screaming for help, but only muffling sounds came out of my effectively gagged mouth. I think I can roll and knock the door, but effectively, I am hog-tied! Only a miracle can help me. Out of hope, suddenly, I heard someone opened the door. He blindfolded me. He removed the tape in my mouth and undoes the ties that make me hog-tied. He repositioned me as I am sitting. I will try to tell him who is he, but he filled my mouth with a cupcake. I chew and I chew. When I totally swallowed the cupcake, my captor fueled me with water. I continue drinking it and when I am going to tell him who he is, he put a cloth inside my mouth and put a strip of duct-tape in it. He repositioned me again, lying. I tried to struggle but he’s very smart that he chloroformed me. I felt dizzy and fell asleep.
RALPH’S POINT OF VIEW
I already gave my brother Ramon his breakfast. This time, it’s my brother Richard’s turn. When I’m in, he is fast asleep. I thought of untying him, but my membership is at stake. I pleaded my father to untie my brother Richard. He allows me, if I can tie him again. I promise that I should do anything just to tie him up. I go to my brother Richard and wake him up. I untied his bonds and he hugged me.
“Ralph, where are we?”
“We are in a safe place.”
“Why are we here?”
“I explain to you later. You should eat this for you to be strong. I will check only Ramon.”
“Where is he?”
“He is in the other room.”
“May I see him?”
“No. There are guards outside. Don’t scream or they will kill you.”
“Okay.”
I stepped out of the room. I get handcuffs from my Dad as part of the plan. When I came back, I saw my brother Richard finished eating.
“We’re going to escape. You should tell me where Ramon is.”
“Okay. But first, open the door. I am very scared.”
“Okay. I go first, and then you hold my hand.”
“Okay.”
He stepped out of the room with me. I lead him to the way.
“Here, here is where I saw Ramon.”
“Okay.”
When he goes in, a mask man, who is Miguel, grabbed his head and hand-gagged him with chloroform. I immediately get his other hand behind him effectively handcuffing his hands behind his back. He fell down with handcuffed hand and we continue to tie his feet. After tying the last knot, I get a towel and put it inside his mouth and put several strips of duct tape in it to prevent it from slipping down. We put him in a sitting position opposite the pole. We untie the handcuffs from his hands and put them across the pole. We tie him up very tight and to secure, we tie him again with the handcuffs. We also tie his elbows so he can’t go anywhere.
“We did it!”
“Yes!”
After tying my brothers up, I go out of that room when Miguel hand-gagged me.
“Sorry, Ralph, but I should tie you up also for your brother not to suspect you for kidnapping them.”
RAMON’S POINT OF VIEW
I felt something cold. When I woke up, I am tied in a pole. In front me was my brother Richard and on my right, my brother Ralph. I screamed and I saw a familiar face, my Dad. He kissed me and left. How can Dad do this to his children? I tested my bonds and it is slightly loosening. I struggle and struggle and alas, I free myself. I used to escape, but I need to free my brothers. A gun stopped me from doing this, a gun pointed at me by my own Dad.
“Ramon, we will talk.”
I lead the way out when I saw my cousin Miguel standing in a chair. I sat down the chair and he bound me with handcuffs. I will be interrogated.
“Ramon, why do you break your promise?”
“Dad, I’m sorry. Ralph insisted to make him our member.”
“And you allow him?”
“Yes, because he will report it to Mom.”
“You should call me first. I will talk to him and threaten him not to report to your Mom.”
“I’m so sorry, Dad.”
“It’s okay.”
A SERIOUS TIED UP GAME
RALPH’S POINT OF VIEW
I woke up in the car going back to our house. I wasn’t tied up. I saw my other brothers, Dad and my cousin, Miguel, in the car.
“Dad, is it over?”
“Yes. But, you’re part of the team now because you passed the initiation.”
“Yes! Dad, can I change my clothes? They’re a little sweaty and smelly.”
“Yes. Be sure to have another of them later. The other members are coming in the headquarters.”
“Headquarters? What is that?”
“I show it to you later.”
“Okay.”
We arrived at our house. I wake Ramon and Richard up. They look very tired because of the kidnapping-for-a-reason scheme made by Dad. I wake also Miguel. At the door, Mom welcomed us.
“Oh, I am searching for you the whole time. Where have you been?”
“We went at the gym, Mom.”
“Ralph, you should not be in that place. You will not grow tall if you lift a dumbbell.”
“No, Mom. I only ran fast.”
“Good.”
LUNCH’S READY. Ramon is now wearing a green T-shirt and Richard with a blue one. I am wearing a black undershirt and Miguel is wearing a violet one. Dad is not yet in. He is changing his clothes. When he goes down, he is wearing a dark blue sleeveless shirt with a printed eagle on it with matching blue short-like pants (which is puruntong in the Philippines). We all laugh when Mom didn’t know what’s happening. After lunch, some of our relatives came from Alaminos. They are only eight. They are welcomed. There is my Lolo Alfredo (aged 63), my uncle Roberto (aged 33), my aunt Anna (aged 32), and my cousins, Marco (aged 18), John and Johnny (aged 17), Cedric (aged 16) and Celine (aged 15). Celine was the only girl grandchild. She is the princess of the family. Since, Celine was of my age, I introduce myself personally to her.
“Hello, Celine.”
“Hello, Ralph.”
Her sweet and charming smile covers all her face. Her chinita eyes make her beautiful. She is wearing a red dress. My brothers taunted me when I blushed.
“She’s our cousin, Ralph.”
“I know.”
“Ralph, can I stay at your room for a while?”
“Oh, yes.”
I escorted her to my room. There is two bed, for I know, was for my cousin Miguel. She sits down at the cushion in front of my bed. She is a very charming lady. I am observing her since she opened the topic of bondage games.
“Are you one of them?”
“One of?”
“One of the members of the tie-up game society?”
“Why do you say so?”
“I noticed your white sleeveless shirt.”
“Oh, that. Probably, yes.”
“Can I test it?”
“What?”
“May I tie you up?”
“Me?”
“Yes?”
“But, I don’t have any.”
“I have one.”
She removed a roll of duct tape from her pocket.
“Is this okay?”
“Yes. Wait, I am going to change my clothes.”
“One of the rules in the society is to change to a sleeveless shirt, right?”
“Yes. I am just changing my clothes.”
“I want that white shirt.”
“Okay. I will do it as you wish.”
I changed my clothes. I am wearing a white sleeveless shirt and a black short.
“Where are you going to tie me up?”
“Let’s go.”
I was lead by Celine to a secret passageway that leads outside the house. We went to an old house where there is only a pole.
“Who owns this one?”
“I don’t know. I usually go here to tie up my brothers.”
“You’re very good, indeed.”
“Yes. They are lasting a minimum of three days bonded in that pole before they are found.”
“What?”
“Don’t worry. For you, it’s a lifetime.”
“I’m sorry, Celine, but it is not funny.”
Before I touched the door, Celine grabbed my arms behind my back, handcuffing them and hand-gags my mouth. I shouted for help but no one will ever help me.
“You have no choice, my boy.”
“Please, let me go…”
Celine put the duct tape in my mouth. I am completely trapped. I ran through the door and I saw my brothers Ramon and Richard playing outside with Marco and Cedric. I would run fast but a strong man gagged me.
“Where do you think you’re going?”
I saw my Uncle Roberto holding my arms. I screamed at the top of my lungs, but he effectively hand-gagged me. I am carried in his shoulders and he led me back to the house. He unlocked my handcuffs. It’s my chance to go out, but he grabbed my arms. I tried to scream again.
“No one else will hear you, boy. You’re abducted.”
“Dad, I think we should tie him up with chains.”
“Good idea, Celine. Get it from our car. I will stay here to guard him.”
“Okay, Dad.”
Celine goes out and my Uncle Roberto was with me. He gets a piece of wire from his pocket and ties them to my hands. I am completely trapped by my evil Uncle.
“You should be happy now. I know you like Celine.”
I shook my head. I never like Celine!
“Wait here until sunrise. I will work first on your brothers.”
He left me alone. It’s time for me to escape. Unfortunately, the door is locked. I tried upstairs but there is no door. Luckily, there is a window. I can put myself in that window. I tried to go out. Fortunately, I was out. I went back to the mansion and I saw my brother Richard. He untied me and removed my gag.
“Richard, Uncle Roberto’s going to kidnap us. Where’s Ramon?”
“He’s with Cedric and the twins.”
“Where did they go?”
“Follow me. I know their direction.”
Richard and I followed the direction where Ramon, Cedric and the twins go. We saw a house nearby. I suspiciously go to the house and I see Ramon asleep, tied and gagged. I ask Richard to run and tell our parents what happened.
“You ask me to leave you here?”
“Yes. I am going to save Ramon.”
“Be careful.”
“Okay.”
I saw Ramon is wearing his tie-up shirt, a blue sleeveless shirt and a black short. I opened the door. I untie Ramon and wake him up.
“Ramon!”
“Ralph?”
“Let’s go!”
“What’s happening?”
“Uncle Roberto’s going to kidnap you, me and Richard. Let’s go out of here.”
We escaped. We went to the mansion and go to our parent’s room. They are not in there. The jewels in the jewelry box are not also there.
“Where they are?”
“Richard, do you know where he is?”
“Maybe, he’s in his room.”
“Let’s go.”
Upon entering Richard’s room, we knock. Before we enter the door, I ask Ramon to hide. We saw Cedric answered the door. Ramon told me that there is a small window in the room. We peep through that window and we saw Richard tied up. We tried to see more, but someone gagged us. It’s Dad. He said that he is hiding from the fake Uncle Roberto and fake Aunt Anna. He asks Mom to go to the police station.
“Celine tried to tie you up?”
“Yes, Dad. Ramon’s tied up, but I saved him.”
“Dad, Richard’s in his room, tied up.”
“We have to do is to save Richard.”
“Yes, Dad!”
But it’s too late. Fake Uncle Roberto and fake Aunt Anna carried Richard out of the room. Luckily, Dad captured Marco. Marco is chained up. He has no way to escape because he’s stuck. Mom’s here. She is with the police. They got the fake Uncle Roberto and Aunt Anna. But, Richard is not with them. Where is he then?
MARIA’S POWER OF AFFECTION
RICHARD’S POINT OF VIEW
“You’re parents are dumb, Richard.”
Here I am, captured by my Lolo. I was chained up. I thought I can escape but chains are powerful than ropes and hogties. My Lolo also wrapped duct tape several times in my mouth so I couldn’t ask for help.
“We’re here.”
I am surprised that my Lolo can lift me. I am very dumb. He’s not my Lolo. He’s my abductor!
“Do you like your new home?”
I shake my head. I am trying to escape from the chains that bind me, but it’s no use. I was already abducted. He removed my gag and it’s my opportunity to shout for help.
“Help me! Help me! Anybody please, help me!”
He only laughs at me.
“Do you think I am taking you to a populous place, where I know that someone can help you?”
“You are bullshit!”
“Say all those things to me because from now on, you’re mine.”
“I don’t let you!”
Someone’s knocking. He immediately put my duct tape on again. Then, he opened it. It’s a girl of my age.
“Is that he, Dad?”
“Yes, my daughter.”
She removed my gag. I am very astonished when I see her.
“Hello.”
Her voice is very angelic. She’s like a savior coming from heaven.
“Who are you?”
“Richard.”
“I’m Maria.”
“It’s nice to meet you.”
“Dad, why do you tie him up?”
“He kidnapped me.”
“Stop it!”
“Dad, why do you do this?”
“I have done this for you, my child.”
“But Dad, it’s very rude.”
“Stop being dramatic, Maria!”
The fake Lolo goes out and Maria is still looking at me.
“I’m sorry, my Dad kidnapped you.”
“It’s okay. If he didn’t, I won’t meet you.”
“You know, I can’t free you from those chains. So, stop that.”
“I don’t care. I want to be with you.”
“Richard, are you insane? Your parents are looking for you.”
“I know. But when they find me here, you’ll be sent to prison.”
“Okay. I’ll try my best to free you. When you’re freed, we’ll be going to the creepy ancestral house.”
“Why do you know about that creepy ancestral house?”
“I used to have a friend in that ancestral house. I waited for him until he goes back.”
“Who is that?”
“His name, I remembered, is Leonard Lagdameo.”
“That’s you? The girl I secretly married?”
“You are Leonard Lagdameo? But…”
“Mariana, my full name was Leonard Richard Lagdameo.”
“You remembered my name?”
“Yes, you’re Mariana Ledesma.”
“It’s you!”
“I won’t forget you. By the time I left Lingayen, the first thing in my mind is Mariana. She’s my first love. Even if I court many girls, I broke up with them because I am only seeing Mariana to them. I promised when I go back, I will be with Mariana someday. I gone back last year, but you didn’t appear.”
“I appeared, Leonard. I wanted to see you then, but your guard’s putting me away. He said that I am a pauper. I never introduce myself as Leonard’s wife. I keep this ring, so Leonard can recognize me.”
“That ring, is in my mother’s jewelry box.”
The fake Lolo goes in the place having something in his hand. It’s the ring.
“Alas! I am thinking where did I see this kind of ring and it’s yours. Why is it Richard’s dumb parents have this?”
“He is Leonard Lagdameo, father.”
“What?”
“I said the owner of that ring is Richard, because he is Leonard Lagdameo.”
“You say to me that this boy is Leonard?”
“Why, Sir? Why are you crying?”
“Leonard, your father is a good friend of mine. He is the one who supported Mariana’s scholarship. But, why are you in here? They said that the Lagdameo’s are in Manila and never get back to the mansion?”
“We are living in Manila for good, Sir. We are here just to have our vacation.”
“And also, I worked there as a gardener.”
“I know only one gardener, and that’s Mang Mario. He is very sad when he knew that we are staying for Manila, but my Dad said that he will support his daughter’s financial scholarship. That’s the last time I saw Mariana.”
“It’s you!”
Mang Mario hugged me. He never thought that our family came back to the province of Lingayen.
“Maybe, I should untie you for you to get back. You should carry all these jewels.”
“No, Mang Mario, you should bring those jewels back first. Then, when I am sure that Mom and Dad get them, I appear to them as the untied one with you and Mariana. I will say that you are the good Samaritans that helped me.”
“Good idea.”
Mang Mario followed my idea. He put the jewels back. He said that my family is very happy, but they are still looking for me. The following day, it’s my seventeenth birthday. I changed my clothes pretending that Mang Mario helped me from the evil Lolo I had. Mang Mario and Mariana lead me home. My family is packing their things, hopelessly to see me. When I surprised them, they’re very happy. I hugged them one-by-one.
“Richard, we thought that you’re dead.”
“Brother, welcome back. I’m sorry; I won’t be able to save you.”
“It is okay, Little Brother. Mom, Dad, I want you to know my saviors.”
Dad and Mom were very surprised when they saw Mang Mario and Mariana with me.
“They saved you?”
“Indeed. By the way, they are Mang Mario and Mariana.”
“Mang Mario? Is that you, our hardworking gardener?”
“Yes, Sir, you are correct, indeed.”
“I’m glad to see you.”
“I am too, sir.”
“Is this Mariana?”
“Yes, Sir, I am grateful for your help.”
“No problem. Richard, do you know them?”
“Mariana is my wife, while Mang Mario is my father-in-law.”
“You make me laugh, son.”
Everything is happy, when Mang Mario decided to tell the truth.
“Sir, Ma’am, I have something to tell you.”
“What’s that?”
“I am the one who kidnapped Richard.”
“What?”
“A friend said that we are going to ransack a house. We will kidnap their kids for ransom. As I ask where, he said that in the ancestral house. Because I know you’re not here, I decided to go because I have no funds for our daily meals.”
“Not here?”
“News said that you are staying in Manila for good, so the house is going to be sold to someone. I’m very sorry. I know the consequences, Sir, Ma’am, and I am ready to face it for my daughter.”
“Mang Mario, we can forgive you, if you are giving your approval for Richard to court Mariana.”
“It’s my pleasure, Sir.”
My family is very happy. I will court Mariana and be my wife someday when I finish college. The only thing is, where is my cousin Miguel?
THE FATHER’S LOVE
MIGUEL’S POINT OF VIEW
I see myself, tied up, as usual, in my black sleeveless shirt and white shorts. I can’t cry for help because of my gag. My Uncle Ricardo tied me up, because of a punishment. He abducted me. He said that he will never let me free. What did I do? I killed his family. I started all this misery. I am planning to kidnap all of them especially my son, Richard. He is the most handsome of all. If my son only knew that I am his father, I am fulfilled that I am abducted for several years.
RICARDO’S POINT OF VIEW
My plan didn’t work because of that Miguel. He is a stupid crap! Don’t you worry, Miguel, your son will join you someday. The other day, I went to Richard’s room. I asked him to change his clothes to his yellow sleeveless shirt and black short. He doesn’t want, but I pointed a gun at him. He followed me and I put him inside the car. I bought chains with me, a sock and a tape. It’s going to be a party time.
RICHARD’S POINT OF VIEW
I was astonished as my own father pointed a gun at me. He ordered me to wear my yellow sleeveless shirt and black short. I was really nervous that this might be a nightmare, but it’s not. He tied me with a handcuff, put a sock on my mouth and put a tape around it. He zip-tied my feet so can secure I am not going anywhere. This is a serious one. This is not ordinary bondage game of the society. I tried to scream, but only muffling sounds came in. My father laughs like a devil. We reached our destination. It is a creepy old house. I see there are no houses around except it. My father holds me at the back of my neck and he threw me at the floor. I saw in there my cousin Miguel, bound completely with chains and gagged. He is squirming. I know he loves to see me.
“Miguel, I know you wanted to see your son.”
His what? Did I hear it loud and clear? Your son? Dad, I am your son! I struggle because he is trying to inject me some chloroform.
“Sleep well, bastard.”
MIGUEL’S POINT OF VIEW
My uncle brought my son. Like me, he is also bound and gagged. He injected him some chloroform, so he can chained his body more precise. He removed my gag and I started yelling for help.
“Help me! Help me!”
“You shout until you die, freak.”
“You fucking, untie my son’s hands!”
“Why did I should do it?”
“I am pleading you, please. Kill me, abduct me, anything, not my son, please.”
“Pleading, you are pleading? When you have raped my wife, do you think about it?”
“I am only tempted. Please, not my son.”
He raises my son by pulling his shirt up and he points a gun at him.
“This bastard is the root of all evil that you’ve done to me!”
“Ricardo, please, no.”
“Who do you want me to kill first, you or your son?”
“Please, in your mercy, please, not my son.”
He threw my son back to the floor. I heard his head was shot into something.
“Son, son, are you alright? You fucking, when I escape in this chain, I will kill you!”
“Escaping? I don’t think you can do it.”
A man from behind struck a piece of wood in Ricardo’s head. It is Ramon wearing a blue sleeveless shirt.
RAMON’S POINT OF VIEW
My father is a devil. I knew it. It supposed to be my mom and my cousin Miguel. My dad ordered to kidnap Miguel, so Mom can think he’s dead. My father wanted Miguel to be out of his life, and his son, Richard.
“Are you alright?”
“Yes, Ramon. I don’t think Richard is.”
“I will first untie Richard before you.”
“Please do anything to save him.”
“Yes.”
I untied Richard in his chains. When I see my evil father wearing his dark blue sleeveless shirt and white short, I tied him up with the chains he tied to Richard. The rope tied to Miguel was the one I tied to the door. He was completely tied up and gagged. Because it is a secret forest, nobody can find him here.
THE LAST BONDAGE GAME
Five years after, no one found Ricardo. He is definitely dead. Miguel and Richard escaped from the near death experience. Minerva and Miguel are happily together as couple. Ralph proposed to Celine. Richard and Mariana became husband and wife. How about Ramon?
RAMON’S POINT OF VIEW
Maybe, I should start my new life. After the wedding of Richard and Mariana, I went overseas. I go to the United States leaving Lingayen. Lingayen loves me and I love it too. Richard and Mariana will go to Manila to be their only home. Mom and Miguel are happily living in Manila also. I should go back to Lingayen, the place where I belong. When I saw the house, it was barely used after five years. The house was completely bare. I decided to stay here in Lingayen, waiting for someone. When a group of girls goes to Lingayen, I invited them. Only one of them granted my request. She is Lorraine.
“Hello, Mr. Ramon Alexander Lagdameo?”
“Yes, I am here. Come in.”
“I came here just to say that my group can’t be able to go here, except me. By the way, I’m Lorraine.”
“It’s nice to meet you, Lorraine. Don’t try to rob me, I ‘m only poor.”
“It’s okay.”
I felt chloroform was put in my nose. I smelled it and I fall asleep. When I am awake, I found myself tied up in my blue sleeveless shirt and black short. I struggle and struggle, but the chains are binding me tightly. I tried to scream, but a gag is preventing me. When I looked around, I saw Lorraine. She’s there watching me.
“You’re cute, aren’t you?”
I gave her a guess look why did she kidnap me. I think she answered it.
“You’re thinking, maybe, why I have kidnapped you, right?”
I nodded.
“Someone’s wanted your body.”
She removed my gag. I started yelling.
“Help me! Help me!”
“Why crying for help?”
“You abducted me and you’re asking why I am shouting for help?”
“You didn’t remember me?”
“I did. You are the girl who I suppose to marry.”
“I thought you didn’t.”
“I am sorry, Lorraine. I am not ready to be married that time. I am only sixteen and I am second year college.”
“I understand. I’m here just to say to you, if you’re ready.”
“Yes, I am.”
“I love you, Ramon.”
“I love you too, Lorraine.”
That’s the power of being tied up. You see your very own love, self and family that in times of trouble, they’re only at your side to help you. Lorraine and I decided to be married a year ago. Now, we are 5 years married, happily with 2 kids, Mikael and Lorenzo. We decided to live in Lingayen, where my childhood unfolded. My brother Ralph and Celine is happily married, also with 2 kids, Tom and Jerry. My brother Richard and her wife Mariana is happily married, with 3 kids, Maria, Richard Jr., and Miguelito. We started our life even better.
“Dad, even if where are you now, I will always love you. Even Mom and Miguel are happily together, they knew that you are very happy and they are thankful for you.”
I surrendered myself to the police that I tied and abandoned my own father in the place. When they searched it, my father escaped from his bonds. Wherever you are, Dad, I know you’re happy.
“Let’s go?”
“Sure. Where’s Mikael?”
“He’s there, with a man.”
“Man, whose man?”
“That man.”
I get my son back. It’s my father. It’s him. He just wanted to congratulate me and my wife, my brother Ralph, and he want me to give him forgiveness for Richard, Miguel and Mom for hurting them. He ran toward the road, and then a truck bumped him.
“Rest in Peace, Dad.”