Emilia roamed around the beach. Siya lang mag-isa at hindi na nag aksaya pa nang lakas na ayain ang asawa dahil una, busy ito sa telepono at alam niyang tungkol sa trabaho ang ginagawa nito. At pangalawa, hindi rin naman niya gusto ang makasama ito. She rather be alone as she enjoy the magnificent views in front of her.
Alam na alam naman niyang labag din sa loob nito ang tumuloy sa trip na iyon pero wala silang magagawa pareho kundi ang sumunod sa gusto ng mga magulang nila.
Alas tres na ng hapon at hindi na ganun katirik ng araw at dahil wala pa naman siyang gagawin ay naisipan na lamang n'ya ang mahiga sa sun lounger na nakapwesto malapit sa beach. She took off her cover up shirt, revealing her white bikini before lying down the lounger.
The place was nice and peaceful, dahil na rin sa iilan lang ang mga bisitang naroon. Kaya naman, hindi na niya maiwasan ang mapaidlip. At kung hindi pa lumamig ang pakiramdam n'ya sa paligid ay hindi pa siya magigising.
Madilim na nang magising siya, nagmadali pa kayang bumangon ngunit nang malingunan niya si Maverick na nakahiga rin sa katabi niyang lounger, ay naupo na lang siya.
Sa pag-upo ay nalaglag mula sa dibdib n'ya ang cover-up na hinubad nya. Agad n'ya iyong hinablot at itinakip mula sa kanyang dibdib at habang ginagawa iyon ay pinapanood niya kung lilingunin siya ni Maverick na hindi naman nito ginawa.
"Kanina ka pa ba dyan?" She asked him, fixing herself.
"Almost an hour." Sagot naman nito, hindi parin siya nilingon at diretso lang ang tingin sa hawak nitong ipad.
"Anong oras na ba?" She asked again, putting on her cover-up.
"Nearly six in the evening," sagot ulit nito. He put down his ipad before turning to face him."We should go back now for our dinner," sabi pa nito.
Agad naman siyang tumango at tumayo. "Sige." Sagot n'ya at sumunod nang maglakad na ito pabalik.
She was just following Maverick as it headed at the restaurant of the resort. It was a buffet kaya sa pila ng pag kain agad sila dumiretso. She took a plate and lined up in the pasta lane and got some Fettuccine Alfredo and garlic bread before looking for a table. Maverick followed her with his plate full of different kinds of seafood.
"Iyan lang kakainin mo?" Tanong nito nang mapansin ang plato n'ya.
She shrugged. "Obviously." Irap n'ya at hindi na pinansin ang panunuri nito sa kanyang pagkain
Bigla naman siya nitong nilapagan ng hipon sa kan'yang plato, balat na at isusubo na lang n'ya. Ibinalik n'ya naman agad iyon.
"I'm allergic to seafoods." Sabi n'ya.
Maverick arched his brow and said, "Kawawang nilalang." He even shrugged.
"What?" She asked, brows were creased from what he said.
"You're missing a lot just because of that allergies of yours. Kawawa." Ulit pa nito.
Inirapan n'ya naman ito kahit may maliit na ngisi sa gilid ng mga labi. Seriously, kawawang
nilalang? Ano siya bata? She said to herself."That's just a food, how can I be kawawa?" Ani naman n'ya.
Maverick shrugged. "Because you're a weak human for having allergies over delicious food." sagot naman nito.
Hindi naman na n'ya napigilan pa ang matawa sa mga pinagsasabi nito. "What kind of wordings do you have, Engineer De Chavez? Ano, bata ka ba?" Ani n'ya.
Maverick rolled his eyes. "Kumain ka na nga lang," utos nito.
Natatawang inilingan n'ya na naman ito at nagpatuloy na sa pagkain. Minsan ay pinapanood n'ya rin itong sarap na sarap kumain at hindi n'ya maiwasan ang mainggit. He devoured on his foods as if that was his first meal on century. Napakatakaw.
"There will be a fire dance at the shore. Manood tayo?" She asked him after their dinner, sounding really excited.
Maverick arched his brow. "Hindi ka pa ba nakakapanood ng ganun?" He asked her.
She shook her head. "I was too busy to have time for things like that," she answered.
Because honestly, it was her first time to go on a trip that wasn't business related. Yes. Though the reason for her marriage to Maverick was purely business, she didn't consider going on this trip with him as part of it.
She knew well that Maverick isn't pleased with the idea and will never do things against her will, making her feel at ease and relaxed.
For the first time as well, there was someone who wouldn't take advantage of her.
"That's impossible." Maverick said.
She rolls her eyes. "Edi huwag kang maniwala. You could just say 'no' if you're not interested." She said.
"I didn't say I'm not interested," he answered. "I just can't believe that you, a daughter of a wealthy family, have not experienced things like that." He said.
She shook her head. "There's still a lot of things you don't know about me, Engineer De Chavez." She just said and continued eating.
It was a secret to all who she really is. Everyone thought that she's a legitimate child and her father's wife is her mother. For them, her identity is the biggest scandal the family cannot take in when people learn about it.
"What else do you want to do?" Maverick asked.
She shook her head. "I just want to see the fire dance," she replied.
Maverick shrugged and asked, "Do you want to go to their open bar after the show?"
"Okay," she answered.
That's what they do after they're done with their dinner. They went to the beach again to watch the fire dance.
The show will last for an hour at ilang minuto pa lamang simula ng magsimula ang show ay manghang-mangha na siya.
"Para kang bata," Maverick commented.
Inirapan naman n'ya ito ngunit hindi na sumagot pa. She's too fascinated to even mind Maverick's mocking.
"Come here," sabi nito tapos ay hinila sila papunta sa harapan nito.
Nagtaka naman siya kaya kinunutan n'ya ito ng noo. "What are you doing?" She asked.
"I'm doing you a favor, Emilia. Guys behind us are gawking at you." Sagot nito. "Stop assuming things," sabi pa nito.
"I'm not assuming things, Engineer De Chavez. You're creeping me out, that's what's on my mind." She fired back.But Maverick didn't react and instead, held her on her shoulders and turned to face the show. He stayed behind her, arms around her shoulders."Are you trying to kill me?" She asked, feeling more awkward about their position."Stop with your imagination, Emilia. We're here to see the show," Maverick answered."Yeah. We're here to watch the fire dance, not you being so clingy on me," she butted in.Maverick released her and when she looked at him, his brow was already arched and his arms were crossed to his chest.
"Is this okay?" She asked Maverick, showing the bread knife."That will do," he said and took it from her hand and with a blink, Maverick tore his shirt open.And she don't know why, but seeing him topless in front of her, up close, makes her mouth dry. Hindi naman ito ang unang beses na nakita niyang hubad si Maverick, pero bakit parang iba ang dating nito ngayon sa kan'ya.Must be the alcohol. She convinced herself."Are you done?" She asked and tried to help him remove his shirt. Nanginginig pa ang mga kamay n'ya ng hilaan iyon paalis sa braso nito. "May kailangan ka pa?" Tanong n'ya ulit.And Maverick being Maverick, inirapan siya nito tapos ay itinuro ang pinto. "I'm good here. Labas ka na," ani nito."Uh...sige..." She said, trying really hard to fix her eyes in his face but she couldn't, her eyes kept on gliding down his body.Damn that abs! He fucking have eight packs!"Labas na, Gianna Emilia." Maverick
"Put me down, Maverick!" she shouted from his back, wiggling and punching his back. But this guy didn't even flinch. He walks straight to their room and puts her down the bed."Now, tell me what your problem is." Maverick said. He was leaning to her, making her lean backwards."Move, Maverick. You're invading my personal space," she said instead of answering.Maverick brow arched. "Invading your personal space, huh? Do you want me to tell you how you cling to me every night in your sleep?" it said.Her eyes widened. She pushed Maverick off her but it was so hard as stone that it didn't even move a little. "Stop making up stories! I don't do that!" she fired back.Maverick smirked at her. "Really? How do you know when you're sleeping comfortably in my arms?"She shook her head. She can't believe what he is saying. Hell! When did she become clingy? No, that's surely a lie. He just made those to tease her, she told herself.
She's not sure what will be her reaction; if she will maintain that 'concerned-but-angry-wife' look or she will laugh her ass off because of Maverick's expression."What now, Maverick? Where have you been?" She repeated her question, but still, Maverick didn't answer and was just looking at her.She arched her brow more. "Sasagot ka ba o tulala lang dyan?" she asked again. "Alam mo ba kung anong oras na? Kung gabi pa ba o umaga na?" dagdag niya pa.Maverick put his hand on air, telling her to stop talking but she didn't listen, she continued talking."I'll just wash up," Maverick said.Hinayaan naman niya ito. Pinanood n'ya na lang ito habang pasuray-suray na naglalakad papasok ng bathroom.One thing she didn't expect seeing on him is the drunken Maverick. Akala n'ya ay alak na ang dumadaloy sa mga ugat nito, hindi pala. Kahit papaano ay tinatablan pa rin pala ito ng alak.She let him do what he wants, she just sat in th
It really happened. She gave herself to Maverick without thinking twice.Last night, they became one. Maverick made her feel how beautiful and wonderful she is; she couldn't even remember how many times he complimented her, things she didn't expect of hearing from him. And now, she's laying beside him; her head on his arms and his to her waist, hugging her as he sleeps."You're so beautiful, Maverick." She muttered on his sleeping form, caressing his cheek. She smiled a bit feeling his newly grown stubble.Oh, of course she knew exactly how it feels on her skin. Maverick kissed everything he could kiss on her! God. He's a fucking god in bed! She thought to herself, feeling the heat in her face remembering all the wonders he did to her.
She would be lying if she said nothing has changed between her and Maverick, because honestly, there were changes. Kung noon ay napakasungit nito sa kanya, well now, he's clingy like a baby."Move a bit, Maverick." She told him, pushing him a bit. They were at the beach side, sitting in one sun lounger because apparently, Maverick is too clingy to even sit at the sun lounger next to hers.But Maverick didn't move and instead, he moved closer to her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "What's wrong?""Mainit kasi," sagot naman n'ya.Maverick shrugged and handed her a mini fan. "Here," it said and wrapped his arms around her again."God, Maverick. You're so clin
Things are going on smoothly between her and Maverick the past few weeks and every time someone would ask her how they are, she happily answers the truth; that they are happily married."Blooming natin, ah? Mukhang nadidiligan gabi-gabi?" Sandro said, she was in his office to consult something."Sinasabi mo?" she said, doesn't want to admit that he's correct.Because ever since they did 'it', Maverick seems so addicted to it that they almost ended naked in their bed most of the nights, excluding those nights where she's too tired to even lift a finger."Hay naku, bruha ka! Huwag ka nang mag ka nang mag panggap na hindi mo alam kung anong sinasabi ko. Alam ko ang itsura ng nadidiligan sa hindi, at iyang itsura mo, ha
"Totoo ba?" She can't help but asked. Parang wala naman kasing katotohanan ang pinagsasasabi nitong lsi Maverick, because if you look at Laureen, she's...damn hot!"Believe me, Emilia. I have known her for years, okay?" Maverick confirmed."Malay ko ba kung sinasabi mo lang 'yan para 'di ko isiping babae mo 'yung si Laureen," she said.Maverick shook his head. "I told you, I don't have another woman in my life. It's just you," it said."Dami mong alam," sabi na lang n'ya bao tinalikuran ito. Pilit na tinatago ang kilig dahil sa sinabi nito. Grabe. Parang noong una ang sungit-sungit nito sa kan'ya tapos ngayon, ito na, marunong ng bumanat.They went home s
Maverick was stunned by what she said. He wasn't saying anything and was just staring at her. So, she smiled and caressed his both cheeks using her thumbs."You don't have to answer. I just really want to tell you how I feel," she said.Maverick held both of her hands that are still in his face, he removed it from there and squeezed."You're making me happy, Emilia. I can't believe a small woman like you can make me feel so much happiness," he said and she couldn't help but roll her eyes from his remark."Ang yabang mo alam mo?" She fired back.Maverick laughed then pulled her to embrace, she can feel the vibration of his laughter from his chest."I like you so much, Emilia. I might not be where you are already, but I assure you that I'm almost there," he said, cupping her face. "Can you wait for me?" He then asked.Without thinking any further, she nodded with a wide smile. "I will," she answered.She knows she's betting on a gamble again but it's Maverick, her husband and the father
"Will you please listen to me first?" Maverick asked, stopping her from totally leaving by holding her on her elbow."What do I have to hear, Maverick? I'm not stupid, I know where I should stand in every situation," she said.Ano pa ba kasi ang dapat niyang marinig? Hindi pa ba sapat na sobra na siyang nasasaktan dahil sa nalaman n'ya? Kailangan niya pa bang makarinig ng iba para ano? Para masaktan lang siya lalo? Huwag na lang."Honey...""Maverick naman!" She asked, turning to face him."Just hear me out, please? I don't want you to sleep upset because of me again," he said."Ano pa ba kasing kailangan
Everything happened too fast. One moment, she was watching how her gift fell on the ground and on how Maverick stepped on the sonogram because he's in a hurry to attend to Jordyn. And another moment, she's watching her husband as it worries about his ex-girlfriend who's giving birth at the moment.Her heart aches at the scene she's seeing. She can't help but wonder if he would be like this when it's her time to give birth.Surely, he will. It's his child after all but how about her? Will he feel that scared for her when it was her inside the operating room.She doubts it."Maverick..." She called him. He was near the double doors of the operating room, worried sick.
The dinner began the moment they stepped in the dining hall. Maverick's mom and sisters are already there, his friends as well. And as planned, they will sing him a happy birthday song upon arriving at the dining hall. Connor even popped a party poppers. Muntik pa s'yang matamaan noong sumabog iyon, buti na lamang at nasangga agad ni Maverick."Dude, careful." Maverick told his friend. Connor immediately apologized. She just smiled and said it's nothing.Everyone greets him, from his mother, his eldest sister Krista, his Ate Maureen and Laureen, who are twins and his friends; from the guys to girls."Happy Birthday, Mave! Gosh. You're so old na," Jordyn greeted, she even hugged him after handing her a gift.And she
Dim lights, scented candles, and a table set romantically. It was the scene she came to the moment she stepped in their unit.And behind those is Maverick who's nervously smiling at him with a bouquet of flowers in his hands."What are these?" She asked.Maverick took a step closer to her and handed her the flowers. "I don't know what exactly I've done wrong for you to get mad but still, I want to apologize. I'm so sorry, honey, if I get you upset. I promise I won't do it again," it said.And she was stunned in her spot.How?How could she stay mad if he's like this?No, Gian. You can't. Remember, he's still in love with his ex!She told herself.But when did we win against ourselves? Never, she thinks."I'm not mad," she said, accepting the bouquet."But you're upset. I'm sorry, hon. I didn't mean to do that," Maverick said.How can she react to that without hurting herself even more? So, in
She's hurt. Hearing Maverick said those words breaks her heart. Umasa kasi s'ya, e. Umasa na siya mahal na siya nito kaya gano'n na ang trato nito sa kan'ya. Umasa siya dahil siya, mahal niya na ito."You're so stupid, Gian." She told herself as she wiped away the tears that kept on falling from her eyes.It has already been three days since that conversation between Maverick and Connor happened but she still mourn about it. Hindi n'ya nga alam kung paano n'ya pa nagawang maging maayos sa harap ng dalawa noong matapos na ang mga itong mag inuman at magpaalam nang umalis si Connor.Gusto niyang mainis kay Connor dahil kinailangan pa nitong mag tanong ng ganun, pero gusto n'ya ring mag pasalamat dahil kahit papaano ay nalaman n'ya.
Maverick being too clingy and sweet becomes normal for Emilia. It no longer makes her feel awkward nor surprised butkilig, always.Maverick turns out to be different from who he was trying to appear at their wedding; he was not arrogant nor snobbish. He is actually a very sweet and thoughtful man. And she's thankful for having him as her husband."Hon..." Maverick called her. He was on his working table inside their room while she's on the bed, laying."Hmm?" She responded with eyes closed. Lately, she's been feeling sick a lot. She knew what might be the reason but she didn't want to excite herself yet not until she confirmed it."Connor's coming. Is it okay?" Maverick asked.
Five in the afternoon comes and Maverick is already calling her, telling her that he's already in the parking lot. Not wanting to make him wait long, she immediately gathers all her things and goes out.Arriving at the parking lot, she already saw him leaning against his car's hood. He was on his phone and he didn't notice that she's already inches away."Hon," she called him. Maverick looked up and a smile immediately curved on his lips."Hey," he greeted and opened his arm, anticipating a hug from her. She did."You seem in a hurry," she said, leaning on him."Yeah. Caius called, he was asking us to come over to their house. I think it's Jordyn's baby shower,
"Ano na namang kalandian 'to, huh?" Sandro asked her the next morning, showing off his phone in front of her. And on it was her instagram post from last night."Ano! Sagot, Gian! Landian pa ba 'to o totohanan na?" Tanong pa ulit nito."Bakit ba kasi?" she asked instead."Sagutin mo na lang! Bruha ka. Ano na ngang ganap sa inyo?""Calm down, Sands. You're overreacting again," she said."Overreacting your face. Sumagot ka, ano na ang nagaganap sa inyo. Hindi na 'to sa papel lang alam ko. Hindi na rin basta tikiman 'to. Umamin ka na," tanong pa ulit nito.She rolled her eyes. "We're working out on our marriag