Days after Thaddeus confessed, he gave me flowers. It wasn't a typical bouquet but a single bloom he picked from their garden. Thaddeus couldn't give me expensive flowers because of his status. I understood that. I didn't need those extravagant gestures, especially when I could easily buy such things for myself.What made his gifts special was the poetry he included with every flower. Each note was carefully crafted, filled with heartfelt words that made me see a different side of him. It was thoughtful, and despite everything, I still saw him as my competitor from school.As I sat at my desk, I admired the latest flower he had given me, a delicate daisy with a small card attached. I opened the card and read:"In every petal lies a memory,Of days gone by and dreams set free.May this bloom remind you of our time,When we were young, and life was sublime."I couldn't help but smile at the simplicity and sincerity of his words. Thaddeus always had a way with language, a talent that had
"Cali, wait! Bakit ka ba nagagalit?!" Inis na tanong ni Thaddeus saakin."Bakit nagagalit? What the fuck is wrong with you, Thaddeus? Bakit ka nakikipaglandian sa iba? Ako girlfriend mo ah!" Galit kong sabi sa kanya."What? I didn't flirt to anyone, Cali. Teka nga, bakit ka nandito? You didn't even text me before going here." Nag-aalalang sabi ni Thad.I bite my lips to stop myself from crying. College na kami, at nasa ibang school si Thaddeus dahil Nautical ang kinuha niya at wala iyon sa Smith International Colleges. We're both first year college. Dad wants me to study at Harvard or Oxford, but I rejected him. I wanted to be with Thaddeus. I want to be there for him and I don't think makakayanan ko ang long distance relationship.Nasanay akong nasa tabi ko siya lagi. Nasanay akong siya ang laging hinahanap-hanap ko. Nasanay ako na kailangan ko siya sa buhay ko.At iniisip ko palang na malalayo sa kanya, feel ko ikakamatay ko. But now... Makes me think if my decisions are right.I we
Thaddeus offered his hand to guide me as we descended from the ship, but I politely declined. "I'm fine," I told him, giving him a reassuring smile. He nodded and let me go on my own, respecting my independence. I walked towards my baby, 'Calliope,' with Thaddeus following closely behind. I glanced back at him and decided to break the silence. "Wanna have a tour?" Tanong ko. "Been here before," he replied nonchalantly. I furrowed my brow and paused mid-step, turning to face him. "As a passenger or a captain?" I questioned; my curiosity piqued. He chuckled and leaned in closer, making me step back instinctively. As I stumbled, he quickly placed his hand on my back to steady me. "How can a CEO not know about her employees, hmm?" he teased, his grin widening. I rolled my eyes, straightened up, and continued walking into the ship. The crew greeted me warmly and saluted Thaddeus as if they were familiar with him. Thad returned their salutes with a nod and fell into step beside me. The
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.I fell asleep during our long travel to Paris. Nagising nalang ako nang malapit na kami sa siyudad ng Paris."Did you get enough sleep?" He gently asked. Haharap na sana ako nang maalala ko na kakagising ko lang! Baka may muta at naglaway pa ako!Pero narinig ko ang pagtawa niya."You're still beautiful, Cali even though you're drooling in your sleep." He teased."Thaddeus!" Mas napalakas ang tawa niya kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin pero hindi alintana sa kanya iyon nang balingan niya ako saglit."Cute," he muttered.Nakaramdam ako ng kahihiyan sa sinabi niya. Feel ko nagsiakyatan lahat ng dugo ko sa mukha ko at baka namumula na ako ngayon."Don't tease me," I muttered, looking away. The cityscape of Paris was coming into view, the Eiffel Tower standing tall in the distance. It was breathtaking, and I felt my earlier embarrassment fade as I focused on t
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised. His lips returned to my neck, his nose brushing against the delicate curve. I felt the softness of his breath against my skin, each exhale a whispered promise of desire. His kisses trailed down, leaving a trail of fire in their wake, igniting a deep yearning within me. I shivered as he whispered against my neck, his voice husky and filled with longing, "I really love your scent, Cali. It's intoxicating. I find myself drawn to it over and over again." His words sent a thrill through me, my heart pounding in response to his confession. I tangled my fingers in his hair, pulling him closer, craving more of his touch, more of him. His hands moved with purpose, exploring the contours of my body, mapping every curve and eliciting sighs of pleasure from deep within me. "Thad," I moaned softly, arching into him, my body responding eagerly to his touch. He
I glared at Thaddeus, who's grinning from ear to ear, as I couldn't move my body. Hindi ko alam kung anong oras na kami natapos ni Thaddeus, pero namalayan ko nalang nakatulog na dahil sa sobrang pagod. This guy is insane! Ayaw niya akong tigilan. At ako namang tanga, ayaw ding magpaawat."Fuck." I muttered as I tried to sit down. Sobrang sakit ng balakang ko. Fuck.Mas lalong sumama ang tingin ko, kay Thaddeus nang natawa ito habang bitbit ang food tray papunta sa kama ko."You're so wild, last night, Cali," he said, smirking."Isang ngisi pa, Thad. Pupunitin ko, 'yang ngiti mo sa labi."Aw, wala nang magpapaligaya sa baby mo, Cali," he teased.Binato ko siya ng unan, pero kaagad ding napadaing. Kaagad niya naman pinatong ang pagkain sa katabing kama at nilapitan ako. Nag-aalalang nakatingin ito saakin. Feeling sorry."Careful baby," inirapan ko siya at pilit na sumandal sa headboard ng kama. Nakaalalay naman si Thaddeus.Napapikit ako nang makaramdam talaga ng sobrang pananakit ng ka
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised."Anna?" A man's voice called out, using my second name. It sounds familiar.Kaagad akong napaayos ng upo at napansin kong napataas ng kilay si Thad habang inayos ang tayo. Kaagad niyang inabot saakin ang ice cream na hawak na tinanggap ko din. Napalingon ako sa lalaking tumawag saakin, and to my surprise, it was Xian."Xian!" I called his name with enthusiasm and greeted him with a hug.Niyakap din ako ni Xian at habang yakap ko siya ay narinig ko ang pag-ismid ni Thaddeus dahilan para lumawak ang ngiti ko. Nakataas ang kilay nang halikan ako ni Xian sa pisngi."Hi, I'm Xian, and you?" Xian greeted Thaddeus, and he stretched his arm to offer a shaking hand. Napatingin si Thaddeus sa kamay ni Xian, ilang sandali ay inabot niya rin iyon."Thaddeus." Pakilala din ni Thad.Napatingin bigla si Xian saakin nang marinig ang pangalan ni Thaddeus. Naikwento ko kas
We spent the whole night tasting and savoring each other for the second time. Tuwang-tuwa si Thaddeus sa mga narinig niya, kaya hindi niya ulit ako tinigilan.We did several poses, in several places. Muli niya akong iniharap sa siyudad ng Paris kanina, at halos malunod na sa jazucci sa walang hangganang p********k doon."Where are you going?" He asked when I moved to the bathroom."Magbabanyo,""Don't; my sperm are still swimming inside you, Cali. Don't move." Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin, pero seryoso siyang nakatingin saakin."Come here," inirapan ko siya."Edi sa'yo nalang ako iihi, nganga ka. Kaya mo naman sigurong inumin ang ihi ko?" Inis kong tanong sa kanya. Kaagad ding akong tumayo at sinundan naman ako ni Thaddeus tsaka binuhat para ipasok sa banyo."Fuck." Bulong niya.Napatawa ako dahil muling nabuhay ang junior niyang kakatulog lang."This is your fault." Mahinang sabi niya tsaka napaiwas ng tingin. Ang cute! Kakatapos lang namin, pero parang batang biglang nahiya."Labas, Th