And just like that, their lips are locked together. Isa-isang nahubad ang mga saplot nila at walang usapan sa pagitan nilang dalawa. P was writhing underneath him as he traced her jawline and kissed her throat all the way down to the valley of her breasts. "Ale," mahinang sambit nito sa pangalan niya. Her voice was hoarse, but it added to the desire that's consuming him right at this very moment. Sumuklay ang mga daliri nito sa buhok niya at sa halip na umiwas, lalo pa nitong inilapit ang dibdib sa mga labi niyang kanina pa nasasabik. Pinaraanan niya ng dila ang tuktok ng dibdib nito at umani siya ng isang ungol mula sa nobya. Napangiti siya at sandaling inangat ang sarili para pagmasdan ang kagandahan nito. Yumuko siya at sinimulang hagkan ang mukha nito. Ang braso hanggang sa dulo ng bawat daliri, pati na ang lahat ng kurba ng katawan. P was perfect in every way at wala siyang gustong baguhin sa babaeng minamahal niya. "Ale." Inip at may gigil na ang tinig ni P. "What are you doi
He took her one more time after a couple of hours. They showered quickly and his woman fell asleep shortly. Natulog si P na may ngiti sa labi. It was not until seven in the morning when he felt her glued to her side. Mainit ang katawan nito at nanginginig. P wore his old shirt to bed at sinabihan niyang huwag na magsuot ng panty. She grinned at him and did what she was told."Baby, are you okay?" bulong niya kay P. "I'm c-cold." Nang hipuin niya ang noo nito at leeg ay napakainit. Titingnan niya sana ang temperature nito kung gaano kataas ang lagnat nang maalala na wala siyang thermometer. Hindi naman kasi siya sakitin at siya lang mag-isa sa bahay. Most likely, he would just take a paracetamol and be done with it. But now, it's different. Hindi na lang sarili niya ang kailangan isipin. There will always be P to consider. Kung bakit ito biglang lalagnatin ay hindi niya alam. Sa tagal ng pananatili niya sa Pilipinas, narinig na niya ang kwentuhan ng ibang tao. Those were random stran
It's been hell of a week for him. P was in a foul mood the whole time. Dalawang araw din itong nilagnat at hirap umihi. Kahit sina Magnus ay sinungitan nito kaya ang dalawang bantay ay palaging tumityempo ng pagbisita sa kanila. Sa wakas ay magaling na si P. Her mood is much better and now focusing on her pile of work. Maya't maya rin ang tawag ng mga team members nito sa New York and it's not even eight in the evening in the Philippines. Oras sa New York ang sinusunod ni P kapag may pending na trabaho. "Hey, why don't you take a break and go for a drive with me?" aya niya sa nobya.Kanina pa ito alas sais nakaungkot sa harap ng laptop nito at hindi siya magtataka kung tuluyan manlabo ang mata sa dalawang malaking monitor. He cooked dinner for them at muntik na lumamig dahil ayaw nitong iwan ang ginagawa. "Drive where?" tanong nito sa kaniya na hindi man lang siya tinapunan ng tingin. "I don't know. Grab some street food? Parang gusto ko ng adidas.""Chicken feet?""Yes. You can h
Pinanindigan ni P ang natitirang dalawang linggo at wala siyang nagawa sa nobya. Hanga rin siya sa self control nito. But as soon as his punishment ended, s'ya naman ang nagparusa kay P— masarap na parusa. "Do you really need to be away that long?" Nasa airport siya ngayon. Inihatid niya si P kasama nina Magnus. Isang linggo ang mga ito sa New York para sa trabaho ni P. She had to do site visits and talk to clients. Iyon ang deal na hiningi nito sa company bago sumama sa kaniya sa Pilipinas. "It's just a week. Akala mo naman isang buwan akong mawawala." Pinarolyo pa nito ang mga mata. "Kapag nainip ako, susunod na lang ako sa 'yo roon." Tumawa si P. "Gastador ka rin 'no? May I remind you that you have a business to run. Besides, aren't you supposed to see Tay? May ginagawa kayong gamot 'di ba? Hindi pa yata tapos 'yon." "Yes, I know. I'm meeting him in about three days." "Okay. Basta walang babae." Kumunot ang noo niya. "Tsk. Nagdadala ka raw ng babae sa lab noon—" "That w
Before Anton can say anything back, nagpaalam na siya sa kapatid nang marinig ang call waiting sa kabilang linya. He was hoping it was P. “Tell me you’re Pietra.”Napatawa ang lalaki sa kabilang linya. “I am Pietra.” Nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses ay nakahinga siya nang maluwag. “Rob.”“I am glad you still have your screws on. What’s going on with you, Gambino? It’s only been several hours.”“She promised me that she will call me as soon as you guys land.”“She couldn’t,” sagot nito sa kaniya.“Why not?”“His brother is here.” Inisip niya kung sino sa mga kapatid nito. “Lucian.”Si Lucian ang panganay na kapatid ni P, pero ano ang ginagawa nito sa New York? Ang alam niya, hindi ito lumalabas ng Italy madalas. Lucian’s timing is impeccable too. “He is here with a friend and they called just before the plane took off. Lucian was already there as soon as the door opened so none of us had the time to call you.”“But is she okay?”“Of course she’s okay. Why wouldn’t she?” He felt bet
Kung hindi pa nakatanggap ng tawag si Lucian ay baka napaamin na siya nito. Sinenyasan siya ni Lucian na matulog na at importante ang tawag na natanggap nito. Ang totoo, hindi niya alam kung paano sasabihin sa kapatid ang tungkol kay Ale. The expression he saw at his face when Lucian asked about the Gambino family was enough to send her shivers.Alam niya ang tungkol sa lumang kasunduan ng dalawang pamilya dahil sinabi sa kaniya iyon ng kanilang ama noong sumapit ang 18th birthday niya. However, it didn't stop her from looking for Ale and they found each other.The next morning when she woke up, Lucian was gone at maayos na nakatiklop ang blanket sa sofa. He left her a note on the coffee table at wala na rin doon ang mga tasang ininuman nila ng tsa kagabi. She picked up the note and read. You don't need to tell me his name— I already know. All that matters is that you're happy. Just know that if he hurts you in any way, I am going to break his face in more ways than one and no one wi
At The ModernShe arrived ten minutes early at the restaurant but the client was already there. The man is punctual. However, Philip Coulter seemed to be… too Italian with those dark eyes, olive skin and high cheekbones. Hindi nalalayo ang edad nito kay Ale.“Good afternoon, Ms. Profaci.” Tumayo ito mula sa silya nang dumating siya. It was the staff who ushered her in that pulled the chair for her. “Good afternoon, Sir.” Sinadya niyang huwag idagdag ang apelyido nito. He can’t be Philip Coulter like he claimed. She had time to get a good look at the database. Tinawagan niya ang isang IT na nirekomenda ng Ate Georgina niya noon. “I hope you don’t mind but I ordered for us.”“It’s fine. I am not very hungry anyway.” Only Ale can order food and other things for her and she won’t mind. “Still tired from the trip?” Hindi niya sinagot ito. “Steve told me you just landed yesterday and you’ve moved overseas. Philippines, right? My mom is a Filipina.”He was being extra friendly and that’s
“I am not expecting anything. I just really want to get your services with the house at Lexington.”“Good.” She took the table napkin and used it to wipe her lips. “Is there anything else you’d like to discuss?” Nang umiling si Alejandro ay kinuha niya ang pagkakataon na ‘yon para magpaalam.“So are you taking the job?”“If you agree to my terms, I just might.”“Spoken like a true Profaci.” She kept her poker face on. “Then state your terms. I’d like to hear them.”“First, never discuss nor involve anything personal with this job. I don’t care if Alessandro is your brother, you do not mention him to me. Today is the first and last day you’d talk to me about him. Second, I will prepare two designs and any changes will be discussed with me. However, I will not be here to supervise everyday once the renovations start. I can commit to a week per month. That’s my deal with the company and I am not changing it for you no matter how much you offer me. You and I both know that I do not need t