CHAPTER 9

Beulah Jay poured more wine in to his glass. The former Jay Bugayon was now the lead of the Amazing Philippine Theatre, a cultural program which features drag queens. His name added prestige to the show, he is after all renowned as the farner’s son who came out on reality tv.

“Can you pass the olives?” He asked Liezel Garcia, seated beside him. Liezel grabbed the bowl of olives and passed them to Beulah. Liezel is now one of the country’s premiere recording and concert artist. She has released five albums whose status range from gold to double platinum.

Beulah picked an olive and tossed it in his mouth.

“I’m going to the restroom.” He said as he stood up.

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Beulah walked into the living room. Clearly, it had cris’ design touch- oriental details mixed with a bold yellow couch. Behind the couch stood a brown molave door. He approached the door.

He heard someone moaning. Beulah paused, what was that? He thought to himself. Surely, this place is not haunted, otherwise, Cris or Hansen would have told me.

“I’ve waited so long for this” he heard a voice say. The sound came from the den.

Slowly, he crept towards the door. He turned the handle slowly and pushed the door open a little.