Only two weeks had passed, and the swift construction of Scott's Café's new branch in Baguio had already begun. Since Andrew entrusted me with the management, I was the first to go there. "Are you sure you don't need someone to accompany you?" Manang Sela asked me that morning as I prepared to leave. As expected, when Andrew and Lana returned from their honeymoon, their lives returned to normal, much like mine did. The house that Lana used to own, which my brother bought from our aunt, was now the residence of the couple along with Andrea. Meanwhile, Mama Cecille stayed at the townhouse in Mercedes Estate. "I'll be fine, Manang. I'm used to cooking anyway. Besides, I'm independent, so you don't have to worry about me," I replied as I closed my suitcase containing all the personal belongings I would need. "You should have Sonia get groceries for you," she added. Manang Sela was referring to the caretaker I had hired to clean the house once in a while. "What about Marius? When is h
I received a call from Marius a little past seven in the evening. It was earlier than I expected. He knew my home address because I had given it to him earlier. That's why he checked in at a hotel closer to my place. Well, that works better too. It's not far from the project site either, just as I mentioned to him before. The lot for the future branch of Scott's Café is right next to my rest house’s lot. "I missed you, you know?" That's what Marius greeted me with when we finally met. I just smiled, even though deep inside, I wanted to tell him that I felt the same. But since we're still not officially a couple, I held back. "Shall we eat? I know a great food place." That's how I responded to him instead. As Marius's smile widened, his eyes sparkled. "Really? Well, what are we waiting for then? Let's go!" he said, stepping towards the car, but I stopped him. "It's nearby. We don't need to take the car," I told him. Marius nodded with a smile before reaching out to hold my hand,
I woke up the next day, finding Marius absent from my side. But instead of feeling uneasy, I was more preoccupied with the ache between my thighs as I attempted to move. Afterward, a sweet and meaningful smile formed on my lips. Rather than getting up, I chose to remain lying down for a moment. I reached for the pillow Marius had used and hugged it tightly. I inhaled deeply, savoring his lingering scent. I was in that state when I heard the door creak open. Even though I knew exactly who it was, my heart still raced due to the sudden rush of nervousness. "Good morning, beautiful," Marius greeted me cheerfully as he entered with a tray of food. "Good morning," I quickly replied. I maintained my smile as I pulled the blanket up to cover the upper part of my body. "Breakfast in bed?" he asked, noticing I was okay now, and he placed the tray in front of me. A cup of coffee, toasted bread, fried eggs, bacon, ham, and a few slices of cut fruit were laid out. I knew that such a breakfast
But it turns out that our encounter during shower sex wasn't the end of everything between Marius and me. What I mean is that he wasn't done with his exploration and desires for me and my entire body. Because it had a continuation. This time, it was in my rest house. "God, aren't you tired?" I asked him when he finally pushed the main door closed and immediately pressed his lips firmly against mine. He didn't respond immediately. Instead, he held my face tightly and kissed me passionately on the lips. The delicious tingles in my body seemed endless, despite my question and the lingering ache in my lower body. What dominated my thoughts was the longing to feel him inside me. At that moment, I closed my eyes as the electrifying and pleasurable sensation coursed through my being. "Sam, I desire you so much," Marius whispered. Our faces were only inches apart. That's why I could freely inhale his enticing breath. The attraction I felt for Marius was too strong. And I knew he felt the
"Mmm..." was the only sound that escaped my lips as I closed my eyes tightly. What Marius was doing to me felt incredibly pleasurable. It was intoxicating and maddening, and it made me lose all sense of self-control. I didn't want him to stop; I didn't want him to pause. I bit my lower lip for a moment before releasing it. My eyes were still closed and shut tightly, a testament to the unparalleled joy Marius was bringing me. I didn't know what it was about my intimacy that Marius found so captivating, but I didn't want to question it. If I were to judge by the way he worshipped me, it was as if I were a rare delicacy that he hadn't tasted in a long time. "Yes! Oh!" I exclaimed once more. In a moment, my muscles began to tense, a result of the intense and indescribable pleasure coursing through me. It wasn't long before my room was filled with my loud moans and heavy breaths. I knew that was what Marius wanted to happen. He was determined to make me feel this way. In all honesty, I
"What did you say?" I chuckled at the image that crossed my mind of my brother Andrew's possible reaction to that question. He was on the other end of the line, and I had just told him that Marius was my boyfriend. I understood why it might be hard for him to believe, considering my history as a bit of a man-hater. "Why? Don't you like him for me?" I asked with a wide smile on my face, echoing what Marius had said last night. He had traveled out of Manila at seven in the morning, and it was already past eleven. Truth be told, I was missing him. "It's not like that. But didn't you just meet Marius recently?" Andrew replied from the other end of the line. "Look who's talking!" I couldn't help but retort. "Hey," my brother said. I knew he understood what I meant, and I could sense the smile in his voice. "We're in different situations, Sam. Plus, you're a girl, and I'm a guy," he emphasized. I just shrugged and placed the book I was reading on the center table. I was on the veranda,
"Oh, please, Marius, take me already. I'm dying here!" I commanded him in a tone that I knew would reveal how desperate I was. But Marius ignored what I said. Instead, he continued with what he was doing. He didn't speak, either. He was so quiet. It wasn't something new to me, to be honest. However, I couldn't explain the kind and level of erotic sensation my boyfriend was making me experience in those moments. I couldn't remove the anxiety from my heart. And that anxiety was for the terrifying happiness I could experience at any moment from now on. Honestly, I admit that I am not ready for that. "This is so good," I heard Marius say. That's why my deep thoughts were interrupted. I let out a moan again after he said that, and he gave my slit a dangerous flick. It felt so good, to the point that I even lifted my buttocks. And I think my boyfriend knows about it. I think he knows that I liked what he did. Because he repeated it. And this time, he became more intense. So I widened my
I considered making a quick visit to the hospital to confirm my suspicions. I wanted to be sure. However, since I was feeling better, I thought it might be better to do it with my boyfriend. "Maybe it would be better, my love, if Daddy is with me when I go for a check-up. That way, he can hear everything the doctor says," I whispered as I gently caressed my still-flat abdomen. I decided to head to the construction site where Marius was working. I wanted us to have lunch together. I got up from my bed, took a quick shower, put on a pair of pants and a shirt, and slipped on some rubber shoes. Since the site wasn't far away, I didn't bother bringing a car. As soon as I arrived, the employees at the site greeted me warmly, recognizing me. The café they were building was almost finished, and I couldn't wait to see the final product. Of course, I couldn't help but feel proud because my boyfriend was part of the team that built it. With that thought in mind, I smiled and lovingly caressed