I'm out of breath because we've been running around for a while. I'm not into trekking, I didn't like any physical activities so my body really gets tired. Plus, I still can't fully recover from what we did before.
"Aren't we going to take a rest? I'm almost tired," I complained.
We walked hand in hand in the middle of the forest while I was wearing only his clothes and he was in his pants.
"We're almost here," he said. "Patience, Iris. Patience."
He turned to me when I stopped walking. "I'm tired," I repeated. "And hungry."
I looked around, it looked like there was no other place we could go. I could hear a small whooshing sound from afar, it looks like there is a beach in the distance.
"We just ate, I
"Wear this and take some bath."Zach handed me his white t-shirt and black jogging pants. He also has tools here. I was still amazed how beautiful this place was. This place is all wooden, there are few furnitures and the thing that caught my eyes was the white king size bed on the floor."And you? Can't you take a bath? You're wet too," I said as I was eyeing the towel resting on his shoulder."I'll cook first, you said you'te hungry."I was caught off guard. He will cook for me? Suddenly I was embarrassed! I should be the one serving him, not him cooking for me."I-I'm not hungry anymore."When I said that, my stomach rumbled. I bit my lip."I see you're not lying when you said you're not hungry anymore," he said and started to take food out of the refrigerator.I was embarrassed so I smile at him. "I'll be fast, okay? I'll help you after I'm done."He smirked at me and went on to cooking. Gosh. He looked so sexy in th
"Hi Romeo!"He eyed me suspiciously. Why wouldn't he? I was smiling from ear to ear when I entered the office. Zach and I went in at the same time but we used the basement as our entrance so that no one could see us. It was still dreaming right now because it was nice, really... To got to know him like that."Ohh, looks like someone got laid last night! You've so much energy! Am I right, Rose?" he said as I was still sitting at my desk."That's right! And you're smiling widely in a Tuesday morning! Come on, tell us!" Rose agrees with Romeo.Who wouldn't enjoy morning when you woke up, Zach was beside you? Yes, I'm currently lacked of sleep but it was all gone when he opened his eyes this morning while looking at me.
Miggy sat on his swivel chair. Why was he acting so rude? Oh I get it. You could know someone's true color when he or she no longer benefits from your life.He handed me a paper. "I need this for my first meeting with Mr. Esqueza."I looked at it, pure snacks that could be order at the grocery. My forehead frowned. "W-why do I even need to buy it? Don't you have assistant?"I suddenly felt nervous because he might know what Zach and I have. I don't know why but I felt uncomfortable right now."You're doing nothing, Marie. This company will appreciate it if you turn yourself to be useful."I remember Zach and I chatting earlier. Did he read? Apparently not because he would immediately ask if he had read it."And you're just chatting with your boyfriend?"Shit. He saw it! But ma
He was the one who suggested this grocery store. He handed me a cap to hid my face. He did the same eventhough I doubted it. He still looks like a boss even though he's wearing a hat.I looked at our hand as he held it as we entered the supermarket. Everyone was still giving him a look eventhough he was wearing a hat. They would almost stop what they were doing and stared at us.I did my best to hide my face so that they wouldn't know who he was with. But women, on the other hand, look down at our hand holding each other, at the same time raising their eyebrows. I wanted to laugh because I myself would also raise an eyebrow at myself when I saw myself in the mirror.Zach wrapped his hand around my waist, as if we didn't argue awhile ago. He was getting used to it. Him, snaking his hand on my waist. I won't complain like hello? This was like winn
Their eyes focused on me. It was really hard to make Zach annoyed! He would do everything to get what he wanted! Yes, I understood what he wanted to convey again. He would leave me with no choice but to accept his offer."Villafuente, the CEO is asking you. You've got to answer him right away!" Sir Adrian rebuked my thoughts."S-sorry, sir...""You're a stupid newbie," he whispered.I blinked. I was offended. I looked back and forth between Zach and Sir Adrian. They heard it too. I knew I was wrong, all of them respected Zach so much and I looked like someone who respect him less just because I didn't answer right away."And that's how you treat a woman, Adrian?" Zach asked in a gloomy tone."Sir. Esqueza, it's not right---""Answer. Me. Question. Now."&n
"Iris, what happened?"Ashley's voice was really concerned. She was holding two dresses and she placed them on the side of the bed before finally approaching me."A-ah, it's nothing, Ashley. Don't mind me," I lied and wiped the tears from my eyes."Come on, you're a part of this family so basically, I'm already your sister. You can tell me anything," she comforted me.No. You can't tell her what her brother did to you... My mind said.I breathe heavily. "I-I just miss my family so much."It was somehow the truth. I missed them too this might be mixed emotion. I wouldn't be in a situation like this if not for them, if not just for daddy, I'd walked out and never show up again. I didn't deserve this. I had no idea that this was what he wanted; just to hurt me."You want to see them?" Ashley handed me a tissue.
"Iris, what will you wear for the party tonight?"I was stunned by Grandma Belle's question. I looked at Zach who also had no idea what she was saying.Ashley walked in, holding dresses and shoes. "I'm sorry, granny! I forgot to tell them. So Mr. and Mrs. Zach Esqueza, we have a party tonight. Make sure you get home just in time.""Party?" Zach asked confusingly. "You didn't tell us last night.""Because I forgot about it, Zach," she explained when Zach face hardenes. "I need to collect some funds for my outreach program. We will give it to my selective foundation since many areas have been destroyed from typhoon," Ashley said. "This will be fun! I swear!"I just smiled. This was the party she was telling me about. I have no idea what to wear later. Maybe I could choose from what Ashley gave me."Can you leave
"Do you have to go back on stage?" I asked Zach anxiously after we ate. He was playing with my hands.I was getting nervous. I didn't know if I would win later. The woman in black seemed to be eager to date him. She suddenly disappeared like a bubble when I looked away from her.His mouth twitched. "You want to go home? And steal your date?"I laughed. "It's our last day here, why not? I don't know if I will win tonight."He touched my lower lip. "Your wish, my always command."Zach pulled me upright. I got excited when we were about to exit this party. It meant I didn't have to compete with other women. I was smiling from ear to ear, following him. Suddenly I bumped into Zach's back."Where. Are. You. Going?"I peeked at who it was. It was Ashley. She crossd her arms while raising her perfectly thread brow.
"You really look so hungry, Iris!"Romeo was eyeing everything that Zach bought for me. I insisted to order all of this food but he was so pushy about it. I bet he wanted to make me look fat. "Did you see the fight outside, Iris? It was Ericka versus Ashley Esqueza! Goodness. I want to sneak some popcorn if only I see it."I don't want to say that I was in front of the two when they were fighting. Knowing Rose she's so into gossip. "Not even a single hair," I replied."I'm so excited later!" Romeo shouted "I'll see more boys!"I just laughed I really need the girls night out tonight. I've been so stressed lately I have to unwind. So in the evening, Ashley lend her dresses to us. I feel so beautiful with this fitted dress even Romeo looked so handsome tonight. He dressed up fine; like a straight man."Wow. Romeo." I said in shock.My friend frowned. "How would I flirt with this kind of outfit?"Ashley got into the car. "You're so handsome! Don't complain. You only have to dress up lik
"Better the best you'll give me next time" Zach replied when I teased him.He went straight to his library looking annoyed because Brent bothered 'our' time. He was hugging his book next to me while eyes closed. I couldn't help but smile, he had the look of an Esqueza. It really runs in the blood to be this good looking.I was surprised when he suddenly popped his eyes open. "Why are you looking at me?"I laughed. He was really an Esqueza, so moody. "Because you're so handsome like Zach.""But I'm more handsome than him!" he argued."Yes, of course," I giggled while shaking my head. "But it's a secret, okay? I don't want him to be angry when he finds out our secret."Brent childishly giggled before closing his eyes. I caressed his hair when he moved slightly next to me. I wondered what was it like to hold someone that was your own child? Hmm. I shouldn't be thinking something like that, knowing my situation, I would just hurt myself if I expect more from him. The bed moved again and
Maybe it would be better for me to just go home. But should I find the key to his room first? Then the pendant? I don't know. My mind was fighting over matter. I was about to walk out the door when I saw Ashley not afar to where I was standing."Iris!" She waved at me."Ashley," I greeted back and look surprised. "What are you doing here?""I've been looking for you, of course!"I was suddenly nervous. "W-why?""Why? I need you to come home with me! Grandma keep asking about you!" She clung to my arms and started pulling me where her car was. "She wants us to cook spaghetti!"I was taken aback. "Spaghetti?""Yup. Yup! Let's go, come on!""Hello, Iris," Hunter greeted me. He doesn't look serious anymore now that he greeted me with a smile. Oh, that was new."Hi, hunter," I replied back."Do you know how to cook spaghetti, Iris?" Ashley asked excitingly."Sort of..." I don't cook. But I was about to enter the culinary school is Zach's ex didn't show up. "I know how to but I don't really
I was waiting at the airport. Today is the day my family would finally have their vacation. I was feeling abit uneasy since this would be the first time they would be out of the country without me. I don't know why I'm feeling sad right now, my mood was messing up with me again today. "Did they text you yet?" I asked again for the fifth time this day. My possessive husband trying to refrain himself from smiling. "Are we a little impatient today, love?" he asked then kissed my forehead to calm me.I frowned. "I'm worried about them," I said then bit my lip."Nothing will happen to them." Zach assured me. "It will be fine."He held me by the waist. I could sense an instant eyebrow raised from people around us. Especially girls. Of course, I couldn't blame them. I looked like a maid everytime I'm next to him. "Iris! Iris!" I jumped when I heard my Dad's voice."Dad!"I ran to hug Dad, he was with my Mom and Anya. Mom also hugged me as if we wouldn't be seeing each other for good while
The Esqueza's decided to celebrate Newyear's eve at their house. Almost everyone I knew at work were invited. We were in Zach's room and I was lying on his chest while he was playing with my hair."They're leaving tomorrow," I said to him as the though of my family having their vacation without me. They will be gone for a few weeks although I'm a little used to them not getting along but it's really different when you know they're leaving the country, I'm having abit of anxiety."Hmm, don't be sad. I'm here," Zach said and kissed my hair. "You do smell good even in the morning, love," he teased."Are you flirting with me, Zachary?"Zach leaned over causing the bed to shake. "With you, I guess yes." Zach's lips began to descend on my neck. He seems happy today. I wonder if this is the same guy that was rape when he's still a kid?Suddenly my body stiffened at the idea that entered my mind. Zach stopped."Why?""What why?" I lied."I know when something is bothering you."He really kne
My heart is sinking from what I've heard. I alsp don't know what to say and I was focusing on my breath. He was raped? My husband got raped?My mouth was still open as it was slowly being registered to me. Oh my god, oh my god, My Zach... He was raped. That's why he's too hard with himself, that's why he doesn't want to show attachment, this is why he thinks that he doesn't deserve to be loved. The rules, the punishments and everything. Oh my god... Zach... My poor poor Zach...I placed my hand on my mouth and my tears started to flow. How come? Why would some people do this to him?"Are you okay?" I suddenly heard Zach's mom talking behind me. I also felt she supports me so that I could sit in the chair next to the table.
Sitting in a taxi cab with Zach is the best moment in the world. As long as I'm with him, I felt whole. Is it really like that when you already love someone? Uggh. It's not that I haven't loved someone before but Zach is different. I know literally that he is different from the men I have been in a relationship; sexually different, I guess?I was stunned when I noticed that Zach hadn't moved next to me. Oh the moody Zach again. He is maybe thinking deeply. I looked at him and he is seriously looking at the taxi driver as if the driver is going to do something bad. I laughed."What?" he asked when he heard my laughter. I bit my lip to refrain myself from laughing. Zach touched my lower lip. "You don't dare to laugh at me like that, Mrs. Esqueza." He turned to the driver again "Not here in a semi public cab."
I was stunned for 5 minutes on the blank folder in front of me. Wait? What am I going to do there? My body was holding back to the things my brain wanted to do. I kept blocking and blocking it. I sighed. Two normal days had passed. Can I really call two days normal days? Ericka became the official head of this department. Or should I call her, "The woman who wants to seduce everyone." And take note of the clothes she wears. It didn't fit the company's standard! It was too short! I could hear the heels of Ericka's shoes from behind. Stumping back and forth. She's still bugging me about what we talked about. "Irisian, have you seen the one I asked you?" She smiled forcely and acting as if we were talking about office stuff. "Not yet. I'll tell you right away just in case." She lowered her head a little to me and whispered, "fine, it looks like you have no interest in what we talked about. Well, let me do what I want." Rose who was next t
My heart beat faster when it suddenly thundered. Holy crap. I immediately looked out at the window. It looks like a storm is coming.It will be soon be dark and Zach is still not here. What is he doing now? Will he and Ericka still be together? I felt the jealousy in my chest again. I trust him. Of course, I trust him. I trust Zach even if it's late at night and I don't receive any text from him. I shoved my cellphone in my pocket and checked it again, no message at all. What happened there?I flinched when I heard a crack in the other room. Oh god, is he home?"Zach?" I said.The crackling continues."Zach?"