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Tahimik kami buong biyahe. I would prefer it that way anyway. But it bothers me so much that we’re here breathing the same air. I sighed as I looked at the window. Nakita ko ang unti-unting pagpatak ng ulan sa bintana.It’s raining. Hindi nagtagal, lumakas lalo ang ulan. Ramdam ko ang malakas na pagkabog ng aking puso. Why do I feel something different? Something wrong?Nang lumakas pa lalo ang ulan, doon na ako kinabahan. The last time I checked, bukas pa sa hapon ang bagyo. Ano? Nagbago isip ng bagyo at ngayon pa talaga?! Ngayon pa na kasama ko si Teo?!“Shit,” rinig kong mura ni Teo.Napalingon ako sa harap. Talagang halos wala ka nang makita sa labas. We can’t drive like this. The manor is in the mountain side of this city. Malamang sa malamang, nagfo-fog na doon. I might get stuck with Teo!Agaran kong kinapa ang purse at kinuha ang phone ko. I immediately went to social media and check any updates with the weather. Binasa ko na lahat na mga articles. Looks like the typhoon has entered the PAR earlier than expected.I immediately called for my driver. Nakauwi kaya si Gracy? Agad din namang sinagot ang tawag ko.“Nakauwi na ba kayo ni Gracy?” diretsa ko.“Opo, ma’am. Bago lang. Pero baka matagalan po akong makabalik d’yan. Malakas na po ang ulan dito at nagfo-fog narin po, ma’am.”I knew it. Tumango ako at napabuntong hininga.“I’m with someone, Manong…” lumingon ako kay Teo at napalingon din ito sa akin.Napalunok ako. “We’ll try to get there kapag hihina na ang ulan.”“Mahirap na po makapunta dito, ma’am. Muntik narin kaming naaksidente kaya mas mabuti na ‘wag muna tumuloy, ma’am.”Napapikit ako. Damn it. Nakita kong tumigil na sa pagmamaneho si Teo. He stopped by some inn. Kinabahan agad ako. Mukhang alam ko na ang sunod na mangyayari. I swallowed hard.“He’s right, Zell. It’s not safe for us to continue. It’s better if we stay somewhere safe in the meantime.”Mabigat akong bumuntong hininga. I bit my lip and fidgeted with my fingers.“Si Sir Hunyo po ba kasama niyo, ma’am? Ire-report ko nalang po sa—”“No! No… I’m with someone else right now. W-we’ll just stay somewhere safe. Just report to me if there’s a way I can get home pronto.”As much as possible, I want to go home. Away from him. From his scent and presence. I don’t like the way it’s affecting me.Lumabas na rin kami sa sasakyan at pumasok na sa inn. Malakas rin pala ang ulan. The wind almost blew me away. Buti nahawakan ako nang mahigpit ni Teo. The moment we were already sheltered, binitawan ko kaagad ang kamay niya.I immediately headed to the receptionist.“I’ll have two rooms, please.”“I’m sorry, ma’am. We currently have one room available,” the receptionist politely said.“What?”“We’ll take it,” Teo immediately handed his card.“What?”“Sure, sir,” biglaang lumapad ang ngiti ng babae.Napanganga ako. Napakurap-kurap at bumaling ulit sa receptionist na malapad na nakangiti. Tumikhim ako to catch her attention.“Two beds, right?”Bumalik sa polite smile ang receptionist. It annoyed me. Ano? ‘Yong malapad niya na ngiti para lang sa mga katulad ni Teo?!“The room only has one, ma’am.”“We’ll ask for an extra bed.”Lumingon ang receptionist kay Teo like she’s asking for his confirmation. It only made me irritated. Nilingunan ko si Teo. He saw my annoyed face. Bumuntong hininga ito at tumango sa receptionist. I rolled my eyes.Nang nabigyan na kami ng susi, ako na ang kumuha. Nahagilap pa ng mata ko na kinausap pa ni Teo ang receptionist. The receptionist smiled slyly at him which only made me annoyed even more. Teo’s boyish smile to the receptionist made me grit my teeth.Kung gusto niyang makipaglandian sa receptionist, he’s free to do that. Basta kapag nilock ko ang room, hindi ko na ‘yon bubuksan. Bahala na siya.Iyon pa naman ang plano ko pero nang isasarado ko na sana ang pintuan, naabutan pa talaga niya. Umiwas agad ako at tumalikod.“You walked fast. Hindi mo ako hinintay.”I scoffed quietly.“Naulanan ako. Kailangan kong maligo.”Hindi ko na hinintay pa ang sagot niya. I walked straight to the bathroom. Wala pa naman akong dalang damit kaya napatunganga na lamang ako sa salamin. I looked at myself. My make up is a bit smudged already. Una ka na ‘yong tinanggal.Buti nalang at nakakita ako ng robe. I took of my clothes and started to take a shower. It took me roughly an hour to finish cleaning myself. Sinuot ko na ang robe ko at pinatuyo na ang damit ko. I only have the robe on me, nothing else.Lumabas ako sa bathroom na may paperbag sa kama. Lumingon ako kay Teo.“I requested clothes for you.”Binuksan ko ang paperbag. Napanganga ako kung ano ang bumungad sa akin. I took out the small piece of cloth. Napatawa ako. I showed it to him.“Seriously?” pinakita ko sa kan’ya ang lingerie.Pati siya hindi makapaniwala sa nakita. Umiling ako. Hindi na ako nagsalita. Binalik ko ang lingerie sa paperbag at humiga na sa kama at pumikit.“I’ll change it.”“Huwag na.”Kinuha niya ang paperbag at pumusok sa bathroom. Narinig ko pa ang shower sa loob. Nang palabas na siya sa bathroom biglang nawalan ng ilaw. Mukhang may blackout pa talaga. Wala akong makita. I stood up and walked somewhere when I bumped something hard.“Careful,”I felt his arms wrapped around my waist. Agad akong umatras at umiwas. I could smell him and it’s making me crazy.Suminghap ako.“I’ll look for a flashlight or a candle,” wika ko at lumakad sa kabilang direksyon ngunit nabangga parin ako sa kan’ya. I swallowed hard when my palms touched his chest.“It’s better if we’ll just wait for our eyes to get used to the dark.”Tumango ako. Aatras na sana ako pero naramdaman ko na ang kama sa aking likod. I could hear my heart beating so loud. I bit my lower lip and tried to distance myself.Nang nagsimula nang nasanay ang aking mata sa dilim, bumalik naman ang ilaw. Nanliit ang mata ko pero unti-unti ring luminaw ang pananaw ko.Slowly, my vision got clearer and realized how we were close to each other. Napalunok ako. I stared at his eyes pero hindi ito nakatingin sa akin. I followed the direction of his eyes and they directed to my shoulder. Kumunot ang noo ko.I looked at my shoulder and realized the other side of my robe had already fallen. My nipple was already peaking. My lips parted and I felt my throat dry, wanting something. I faced him but my eyes ended up in his intense eyes looking at my lips.Napatingin ako sa kan’yang labi. It’s red. Napalunok ako. My eyes went back to his. My honor is hanging in a piece of thread and I don’t think I can hold it in.“Fuck this,” I said as my lips touched his.EatI grabbed on his neck harshly and kissed him deeper. The moment our lips got in contact, there was no stopping. I let my robe fell as he pushed me to the bed. My beck felt the soft mattress of the bed. I'm so turned on that I can't even think rationally. I just want more of him. More of his kiss and touch. The tiny towel was still holding on to his waist and I can see his bulge. I licked my lips when I felt myself getting wetter down there. My eyes got in contact with his. It was like a reflection. Kung ano ang nakita ko sa mata niya, iyon din ang nasa mata ko. It was lust. Pure desire of sin. He smirked and kneeled in front of me. Napabangon tuloy ako. And even before I could rise up, I felt his sensual tongue playing with my folds. Hindi ko tuloy mapigilan ang aking ungol. He stretched my thighs so he could have a better access. This is not the first time, obviously. But I don't know why I feel ecstatic. I bit my lip as he started sucking me. My folds tighten when I felt h
Date Bumaba agad ako sa sasakyan nang makarating sa manor. I just felt suffocated inside. It feels awkward and uncomfortable. Sa entrance palang ng manor nandoon na si Gracy. I saw her surprised face when she saw Teo. Then her eyes went to me and went back to Teo. Nagtataka na ito kung bakit si Teo ang kasama ko at bakit ako nakabangungut ngayon. Her half-opened mouth closed when I cut her off from speaking. "Prepare him breakfast. I'll meet you in the office." Hindi ko na hinintay pa ang sasabihin ni Gracy. I saw her nodding slowly as her eyes only drifted to Teo. Diretso ang lakad ko papunta sa office. Hindi ko na inabala ang sarili na asikasuhin si Teo. He wants breakfast? He'll have it. But not with me. Hinintay ko nalang si Gracy sa office. It took fifteen minutes for her to come over the office. Pansin ko ang pagdududa sa mata niya nang natanaw akong nakaupo sa swivel chair. Umiwas na lamang ako ng titig. I shifted from my seat and swallowed hard. "Is he part of your pla
SomethingHindi ko man lang napagtanto na nakauwi na pala si Teo. When I got home, nakalimutan ko na nasa bahay din pala siya. I guess I was really trying to take him out of my mind. I succeeded but here I am, thinking of him again. This time, with a woman. "Hey, you okay?" narinig ko si Hunyo. I snapped back to reality. Napatingin ako sa aking pagkain. Hindi pa ako nakalahati at si Hunyo, mukhang patapos na. Tumango ako at nagpatuloy nalang na kumain. "Yeah. Please, continue."Bumuntung hininga ito at nagpatuloy. "Mom wants us to do more public exposure." Tumango ako kahit labag sa loob ko. I don't want to get too public. Nang lumingon na ako kay Hunyo, mukhang ganoon rin siya. He looks so unpleasant with his mother's orders. "You hate it, too?" He chuckled making me remember someone. "A bit. I'm not used to public exposure.""Tita must've wanted the world to know that you will get married," I said while I sipped on the wine glass. The other side of his lips rose."She's b
BadI immediately went outside of the building. Who cares if he owns the building after all?! For him to think I came there for another reason is absurd! I saw Hunyo heading towards me as I called for my driver. Kanina pa pala siya nakikipag-usap sa mga matatanda doon. Hindi man lang niya napansin na wala na pala ako sa paningin niya. This family is the worst! "Did something happen?" Mukhang napansin niya ang busangot sa mukha ko. I calmed myself down and smiled at him. There was no reason to lie to him. But because I'm not sure with how this family runs, maybe I'll lie for the meantime. "My company called for me. I'm really sorry but I need to go."Bumuntung hininga ito at tumango sa akin. "I'm a bit busy too. Do you mind driving you to your hotel?" "No need, Hunyo. I'll call when I get there."I did call him when I got back. I roamed around my hotel room thinking about Teo. I said to myself that I'll spare him. But he's been annoying me since we found out about each others tru
BidNapabuntong hininga na lamang ako nang nakapasok na kami sa venue. Halos hindi ako makahinga nang nasa red carpet kami. Everybody’s suspicious eyes were on me and Teo. Gulat silang lahat. Pati ako. Agad ding napalitan ang mga tanong tungkol sa amin ni Hunyo nang mga tanong na tungkol sa amin ni Teo.Nainis ako na ginawa pa niya iyon kanina. I wish he just minded his own business. He just caused a scene earlier. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang mararamdaman ng mga Valleros.Pagkapasok ko palang kanina sa venue, umiwas ako kaagad kay Teo. He tried to pull me back to him pero dinumog agad siya ng mga kilalang negosyante. I was immediately entertained by possible business partners too.And I thought the questions would wonder around business and about this charity program. Pero mali ako. Dahil lagi nilang tinatanong ang tungkol sa eksena kanina. Now, I don’t know how to answer their questions.Kapag may relevant sa trabaho at negosyo sinasagot ko. Pero kapag tungkol na sa’min ni Teo, iniiwa
PaintingHis hand settled on my small waist while he held my other hand. I swallowed hard as I placed my hand on his shoulder. It’s been a long time since we haven’t been this close. Napalingon ako sa aming paligid. All eyes are on me and Teo.Nasa labas ang media pero hindi imposibleng walang nakalusot dito. They might be talking about me and Teo. They might be curious if who really is my fiancé now. Or who I’m dating.“Relax,” wika niya.Hindi ko napansin na medyo wala ako sa sarili. I unconsciously tighten my hold on his shoulder.“We shouldn’t be dancing with each other.” I heard his small chuckle and a smirk formed on his lips. Umiwas na lang ako ng tingin. I can feel my heart going wild inside its fragile cage.“I like the rumors going around,”Kumunot ang noo ko.“What rumors?” I asked slowly.“That we’re dating.”“At gusto mo ‘yon?”“I like it better than you fooling my brother.”Biglang pumait ang timpla ng mood ko. He really has to say that. This man in front of me was once
Waste“Hija, I’m really sorry.” Iyon ang bungad sa akin ng ginang. Ngumiti na lamang ako. Napalingon siya sa dala ng driver ko. Nasa likuran ko, dala-dala ng driver ko ang painting ni Daddy. Kumunot ang noo ni Tita Riona pero agad ding lumiwanag nang tiitigan nito ng mabuti ang painting. “Hija…”“It’s okay, Tita. Bumawi naman si Mateo by giving me Dad’s painting.” Alam ko ang ibig sabihin ni Tita Riona. She called me earlier when I was in the hotel. Naghihinga ng pasensya dahil sa nangyari kagabi. She said sorry for Hunyo’s absence pero hindi pa ako nakatanggap ng kahit ano kay Hunyo. She also said sorry for Mateo’s actions last night. She then looked at me with questioning eyes. Hindi ata niya ito inasahan. I flew back here to La Libertad. Because my first move for revenge is happening now. I smirked at Tita Riona. “Hija, it’s so beautiful but… why is it here?” Napatingin din ako sa painting. “Mateo won the bidding, not me. Plus, since I’m getting married to Hunyo, it would b
SufferChapter 13Biglang humagalpak ng tawa si Teo habang kami ni Tita Riona tulalang nakatingin sa kan’ya. Napakurap-kurap ako habang umiiwas ng tingin sa kan’ya. What the hell did he just said?I glanced at Tita Riona. She’s shaking her head in disbelief and later on, smiles at Teo. Napailing ako sa sarili. Though I know Teo is just joking and I know I shouldn’t be having any reaction but I feel my stomach having the flutters.I licked my lips and tried to smile at Teo but it turned out sarcastically.“Malayong mangyari. From the looks of you, you’re bad news, Mateo.”Tumawa ang ginang at umiiling. She doesn’t agree with me, eh?“Hija, trust me. Mateo just likes to joke.”I saw him stop for a moment and looked at me intently. Napalunok ako. May kung ano sa paraan ng kan’yang pagtitig sa akin. Hindi ko mawari. There’s something in his eyes so mysterious and wanting. We stayed like that, looking at each other’s eyes. Na para bang wala si Tita Riona.Na para bang meron kaming sariling