Chapter Two
Before he can kiss me again. A phone rang.
We both looked where the sound was coming from.
It was in my bag. Shit. Shit. Shit. What time is it?
I ran to my bag. I hurriedly looked for my phone. Shit. I'm sure it's Dad.
I saw who's calling. Wait. Unknown number? Who is this?
I felt Leo's body at my back.
"Who's that?" He asked.
"I don't know. It's unregistered."
"Answer it." he demanded.
He hugged me behind my back.
"Hello? Who's this?" I asked the caller.
"Ms. Cindy? This is Simon. Mr. Lopez called me. We need to go home." Oh. The driver.
I totally forgot about him. Wrong timing.
"Just give me a couple of minutes. We're almost done. Just stay in the car." I dropped the call before he could speak and put my phone in silent mode.
"Bodyguard? It's still early." Leo pouted.
I chuckled. He's so cute when he does that. He looked like a baby with tantrums.
"That's Simon, my new driver. Dad gave me my dream car for my birthday. He said I can't drive it yet because I'm still a minor. Apparently." I turned around and looked at him.
"A new driver huh. So, where are we? Couple of minutes? Well I can do that." he smirked while pulling me again to bed.
Oh this guy.
"Babe, do you have protection?" Well, we need to be careful. I'm not ready to have a child. I'm still enjoying life.
This is my first time but we studied sex ed. I know some basics. Besides, my friends talked about their experiences all the time.
"Of course, always ready." He opened the bedside cabinet.
I saw three boxes of condoms. Woah. Why do you have plenty of that?
"That's a lot of protection there hmm." I can't help but ask..
He laughed
"Don't give me that look baby. It's in a different flavour. I will let you choose." He got all the boxes and gave it to me.
"Flavour for what? Geez, I don't know condoms have flavours."
We both laughed.
"Come on, choose. Strawberry? Chocolate? Or vanilla?" He asked while caressing my legs. It tickles me.
"I don't know, maybe Vanilla?" This is embarrassing.
"Plain vanilla for my baby." He threw back the 2 boxes inside the cabinet like he's playing basketball.
He opened one box and got one packet of condom. He unbuttoned his polo and there I saw his tattooed chest. It doesn't bother me that he has tattoos. It made him sexier.
He unbuckled his belt and removed his pants.
I gulped. I guess this is it. He's almost naked and I'm still fully dressed. Should I get naked too?
I sit down and try to remove my dress but he stopped me.
"Let me do that." He slowly pulled down my dress. He looked at my chest.
My cheeks heated. I'm a little conscious. I absentmindedly covered my breasts.
"Don't be shy. You're beautiful." He managed to unhook my bra swiftly.
He really knows what to do. I wonder how many girls does he had sex with? Oh stop it Cindy!
"Fuck, you're so sexy. I can't believe these are mine." He cupped my breast gently.
I gasped. I don't know what to do.
His hands travelled down my body. I closed my eyes. It feels so good. His hands are big and warm.
I opened my eyes when I felt his hand pulling down my underwear.
My legs tremble with excitement.
He kissed my left breast before pushing me down to bed.
"You're mine Cindy. Your heart. Your body." he cupped my face. Our eyes met.
"I'm yours Leo. All of me." I answered.
After saying those words. He attacked my lips. I feel like I'm losing my breath but I don't want him to stop. I'm going crazy.
He touched me down there. I can feel my heat rising up.
"Ahh baby." I heard my own moan.
"You like it huh?" He asked. He's gently teasing my nips.
I kissed him this time. Hot. I'm feeling hot all over my body. I heard him groan when I touched his abs. Ohh those toned muscles. I always wanted to touch this.
He removed my underwear completely. He stopped for a moment and looked at my bare body.
"I won't promise you it will not hurt. I'm trying my best to be gentle but fuck. Your body should be illegal. Perfect curves. Shit. Can you feel this? Only you can make me this hard." He placed my right hand inside his boxer shorts.
I blushed when I felt his manhood. Bloody hell. He's so huge. I'm suddenly scared. Can it fit inside me?
"Leoo." He kissed my belly. Going down. I can feel his hot kisses.
He travelled lower. His lips are on my peak. I'm embarrassed and in flame at the same time.
"Sweet baby." he murmured.
My hands are clutching the sheets. Something inside me is building up.
"Baby please. Ahh." I can't recognise my own voice. What on earth is this feeling?
"Yes love? You want me to stop?" He teased.
Shit NO!
Before I could protest he kissed me deeper in my glory. Heaven. I'm in heaven right now.
A phone rang again.
He stopped and looked at the bedside table. He picked up his phone and threw it against the wall.
I saw the shattered glass of his phone.
"Stop bothering us!" He shouted before kissing my lips.
I can taste myself in his mouth. He cupped both of my breasts while kissing me. Massaging it. Then he put my left niple in his mouth. Every flicked of his tongue makes me arch my back.
"I'm the only one who touches it baby? Tell me." he demanded while cupping again my breast.
I opened my eyes and said yes. He positioned his manhood in my entrance. Teasing it.
"Ahh. Babe take me. Please I can't hold it anymore. Please. Love me." I closed my eyes.
Readying myself.
Instead of his glory, I felt his fingers in my entrance. He gently pushed one finger in. I arched my back once again.
I came in his finger.
I looked down at him. Catching my breath. He's smirking. So proud of himself.
"Leo!"
"Sssh. I'm enjoying your first. Like it huh?" he added one finger while pumping me.
I'm losing my sanity. Just don't freaking stop.
He doubled his movement. I can feel it again. Before I exploded, in one swift motion, he entered me completely.
And it hurts like hell. I tried to push his chest.
"Stay still baby. I can't stop now. It will hurt you more. Shhh. I won't move. Just relax." he imprisoned my wrists in his hands.
I cried. All I can feel now is pain. Something tore inside me.
"It hurts." I sobbed.
I didn't imagine it to be this painful. Shit.
He slowly moved while kissing my neck.
"Babe it really hurts." My tears stream down my face.
He gently looked at me and kissed my tears away.
"I know, sorry. It will pass. I promise." He played with my niples while gently going in and out of me.
True to his words. I can feel pleasure in my pain.
"Hmm." I moaned.
"There you go. Hmm. You're so soft." he nibbled my left ear.
I clutched onto his hair.
"Shit I'm coming." He moved faster.
Me too. I came in his last thrust before he pulled his manhood and spilled his seeds in my belly.
Shit. He didn't use the condom.
"Sorry. I got excited. I forgot to wear the condom." He collapsed besides me.
We're both catching our breath when we heard five knocks on the door.
"Who's there?" Leo shouted while putting on his boxers.
He gave me a box of wet wipes to clean myself.
Aww. It still hurts down there.
"Dude, we need to get Cindy home. Her dad is on his way to Arri's house right now." I heard Paul shouted.
"Shit. Baby can you walk?" he picked up my clothes and gave it to me.
"Babe, what will we do?" I hurriedly get dressed.
"Call Arriana. Tell her we're on our way and don't let your dad get inside the house." He instructed while getting dressed.
He looked at me before opening the door.
"Ready?" I nodded.
He's holding my hand while we are on the elevator. Paul and Steven are both quiet. I can feel the tension.
We're all dead if dad finds out.
I almost ran to Leo's car. Shit it hurts.
"Thanks guys. You owe me one." Leo said to the boys before starting the engine.
It's 10:15 already. I should be on my way home. Knowing dad. He's so strict when it comes to his curfews.
I called Arriana and told her the plan. She's almost hysterical.
"Tell Leo to drive faster, I don't know what to say to Dad. Your dad called him, any minute he will be here." she's panicking.
I'm nervous too but I need to think straight.
"Arri relax. Leo's doing his best. Hang in there." I dropped the call.
"Sorry baby. I know your hurting---
"It's okay babe. Let's talk about this when I get home, okay? I love you." I kissed his cheek.
"I love you too. You know that. I don't want you to be in trouble with your dad." he answered.
That's the last thing that I want right now.
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I saw Stef waiting for me at the back of Arri's house. She jumped with joy when she saw Leo's car.
We hurriedly opened the car door and ran to her.
"Where's Arri? What happened?" I asked.
"She's at the gate with his Dad. Your dad just arrived too. Come on." She pulled me to the ladder.
I looked at Leo while Stef was climbing the ladder.
"Call me. I'll wait for you." He shouted.
I nodded.
We're at the kitchen when I heard my dad's voice. I stopped running and fix my dress
"Tito, they're s-sleeping in my room." I heard Arri.
"I called her five times and she's not answering." My dad answered.
They're on the stairway when I saw them.
"Dad what are you doing here?" They all turned their heads to my direction.
"Cindy Anne Lopez, I told you to answer your phone when I'm calling you. I thought something happened to you." He goes down to face me.
"I'm sorry I silenced my phone because we're watching a movie, then we fell asleep. I'm fine dad. I'm not a baby anymore." I acted hurt.
Shit. I'm sweating.
"Let's go home. Grab your things." He turned to Arri's dad.
Stef pulled me up stairs. Arri followed us.
We all jumped in joy when Arri closed the door.
Success. This is my best birthday ever.
"Bitch you owe us big time. We're like ninjas waiting for you to get laid." Arriana whispered.
"I will chat with you guys later. Shit I forgot my bag at the condo." All of my things are in there. Luckily I got my phone.
"What's the color of your bag?" Arri asked and ran in her walk in closet.
"Black birkin." I answered while fixing my hair.
I looked like a mess.
"I don't have a Hermes bag you spoiled bitch." she hissed at me.
"Just get her anything black and square bag Arriana!" Stef looked so tense.
"Alright, I'm looking."
Arri gave me a black flap chanel. This will do.
"Thank you girls." I hugged both of them.
"We need a detailed story of what happened. You chat with us okay? I can't wait. But now, go!" Arri exclaimed.
My cheeks burned up.
I'm not a virgin anymore.
I gave myself to Leo and I'm not regretting it.
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"I know today's your birthday but I don't appreciate what you did. Princess, I'm counting on you. I just want you to be safe all the time." guilt suddenly embraced my heart.
"Sorry Dad. It won't happen again." I hugged him.
"Okay, I trust you. It's almost midnight. Go to sleep. Tomorrow's your first day in the office." Wait, what?
What office? I gave him a confused look.
"I want you to learn our business. It will be yours someday, so why not start early?" My mouth dropped. It's not that I don't like it, I'm just shocked. I'm going to the office tomorrow and he informed me just right now?
"Are you being serious dad? Did you talk to Mom about this? It's weekend tomorrow! It's family day." I pouted. He's the one who told us that weekends are family day.
"We still have Sundays for family day. Don't worry, Mom already approved." he chuckled.
Great.
"Alright, go to your room. Goodnight princess." He kissed the side of my head and went to Calen's room. My second brother.
My mind is still processing the office thing when my phone rings.
Paul's calling.
"Yes Paul?" I asked.
"Baby, are you home?" I heard Leo's voice.
"Oh, yeah. Why are you using Paul's phone?" I throw myself on my bed.
"You know what I did to my phone. I'll just get a new one tomorrow. He's staying at Arriana's room so I borrowed his phone for tonight." I heard the sound of his car.
"That guy, are they not afraid to get caught? But hey, where are you?" I asked.
"Still on the road. Dad called a while ago, I need to go to our house in Tagaytay. We have a business meeting tomorrow morning, so I'll go there now." Aw. I'm sure he's already tired and he's driving for 2 to 3 hours? My poor baby.
"Are you on speaker phone? You know I don't like you using your phone when driving." I remind him. I know he's a good driver but it's still not safe.
"Yes Ma'am. Phone's on the dashboard." I heard him laugh. "You sound like my Mom babe." Oh he's teasing me again.
"Well, I just want you safe. I'm your responsibility now." It's my time to laugh. You are mine forever.
"Of course, since the day that I saw you, I promised to myself, no matter what happened, I'll take full responsibility for you. You're making me a better man, love. Remember that." I'm touched. I hold back my tears.
We talked for hours. Making future plans. Dreaming of travelling the world together.
I slept with a big smile on my face. I had a long day, but it's all worth it.
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Chapter ThreeDad cancelled our office day. He has an emergency in one of his projects. He looked so worried when I saw him running to his car. "Mom what happened?" I asked. I'm all dressed up. "I'm not sure Hija, but I hope it's not serious." My mom held my hand. "Come on, eat your breakfast. Join your brothers."I first saw Calen. He's my 2nd brother. He's reading a book while drinking his chocolate drink. "Hi Ate!" Calvin smiled at me. He's our youngest. "Let's watch spider man?" He jumped out of his chair and ran to me. He hugged my left leg. He's just 3 years old and he loves spider man. "Finish your pancake first baby." I picked him up and put on his chair. "Yummy." He clapped and dug in his plate. Stef texted me. She told me that Steven will go here today to bring my things and Leo's gift that we left at the condo. "Hija do you want French toast?" Mom asked. "No mommy, I'll just have milk." I answered. I tried to call Leo but he's out of coverage. Oh. I forgot his broke
Chapter FourMy head hurts. I'm hearing voices but I can't open my eyes. "How is she doc?" I heard my Daddy's voice. "Her vitals are okay. We have to schedule her brain surgery as soon as possible. We lost a lot of blood." What brain surgery? I can't open my mouth. My throat is so dry. Water. I need water."Do it doc. I can't lose my daughter. Please do your best." I heard my Mom cry. What is happening. Where is Leo? I can't hear his voice. My head hurts again. I'm suddenly sleepy. No. Leo. "Wake up baby. Mommy's here." I wanted too Mom, but I couldn't. "Nurse Vicky, prepare for the surgery room and call an anesthesiologist." I heard the voice say.I don't want to sleep but my mind is spinning. I tried remembering what happened. I remember a car crashed. A terrible one. It was the car that Leo rented for us when we landed in Cebu. That is the last thing that I remember, but where is my boyfriend? Leo. --------------------------------------------"Doc it's been eight days since the
Chapter FiveDad brought three bodyguards with us in the office. I already promised them that I won't run away, but he said it's for our protection. Protection from whom? Am I missing something here? "Cindy, this is Albert Lim, he's my assistant. Albert, I'd like you to meet my only daughter Cindy Anne Lopez." He extended his right hand for a handshake. I accepted it with a smile. I think he's in his mid 20's. He looked nice."Welcome to the company Ms. Cindy." He said while shaking my hand."Thank you Albert." I looked at Dad. "Where's my office?" I asked. He just chuckled. "Albert, please guide Ms. Cindy to her office and tells her job description then follows me to the conference room." He tapped my back and left us in his office."Let's go Ms. Cindy. Please follow me." Albert opened the door. My three bodyguards followed us. Seriously?I rolled my eyes. "Can you guys stay in the lobby? How can I work if you will be following me around?" I crossed my arms. "Ms. Cindy, that's our j
Chapter SixI woke up inside a white room. It's like a small clinic. I'm wearing a hospital gown. "Mom?" I called. She turned her face to look at me."How are you feeling?" She asked. "Where are we? I'm okay. A little bit dizzy." I answered. "In our company's clinic, Albert already called for an ambulance. We will go to the hospital." She said. She pushed aside some strands of hair away from my eyes. "I'm okay Mom. No need to go to the hospital." I said. "You scared us darling. That's why we are so hesitant to tell you what we found out." She caressed my hand. "I'm so sorry Cindy, I wish to take your pain away. I really do." She hugged me tight. Leo looked so different in the pictures. I saw his smile. It can't reach his eyes. I know my Leo. I really need to talk to him. But I don't know how. "Can we just go home? I just like to rest." I said. The clinic door opens. Dad walked in with a girl in a scrub suit. "Cindy you're awake. Thank God." Dad kissed my forehead. "This is nur
Chapter Seven I sat down on the yoga mat, focusing on clearing my mind. Inner peace. I need that now more than ever. I've been doing yoga since my first week here in Cali.I miss my family. I hope they come here soon. I'm living inside this big house for four months now. My body guards are here too. They are five now. Dad hired two american ex army here. They're pretty nice. I closed my eyes and did the lotus position. It helps me calm my brain. I practiced more yoga poses, Eric handed my water when he saw me getting up. "Thanks." I said. "Welcome Ms. Cindy." He responded. I'm used to them now. They're always on my back even if I'm just inside the house. They're like my shadow. I sit on the lounge chair, facing the ocean.His face crossed my mind again. I got up and called Clifford, he's one of my american guards. "Let's practice judo again." I said. I'm always doing things whenever I think of him. For distraction. I don't like thinking of him, even hearing his name. "Sure M
Chapter Eight“Clifford?” I gently pushed his chest. My heart is beating so loud.I saw blood on his arm. “C-clifford, don’t die on me.” I whispered. He’s not moving. I can feel his body weight on me. “I told you to come with me and no one will get hurt. Look what you’ve done.” I heard Leo's cold voice. I turned to him. Eric was laying on the ground too and Leo’s pointing the gun on his head. “Get up now! Or I will kill this one too!” I cried hard. Eric’s not moving too. I checked Clifford’s pulse. He’s still alive.“Cindy get up now!” Leo shouted again.I slowly lay down Clifford. I got up and walked to him. My whole body was trembling in fear. He's still pointing the gun to Eric while extending his hand to me. "Don't hurt h-him." I saw the blood coming out of Eric's leg. "Ms. Cindy, don't go with him." I heard Eric say. He's laying face down. "Oh shut up. My finger is itchy love. Don't make me wait." Leo said and reached for my hand. He pulled me against him. I can smell ci
Chapter NineI looked at them from afar. Calen was busy reading a book. Carlo was playing with his dog and Calvin was running from his yaya. They looked fine. I took a deep breath and started the engine of my motor bike.Seven years have passed since they last saw me. I left them to my Uncle Alfred. He was also the acting CEO of our company since the day that my father died. I can’t thank him enough for all the help and support that he has done for us. For years, I dedicated my existence for the revenge that I had planned. For years, I didn't get to see my brothers for their safety. For years, I trained well for the day that I will see Leo again. I trained so hard that I forgot that I once loved that monster. That was my biggest mistake. And until now, every night I could see my parents' faces in my dreams. I drove back in our hideout. There were five members in our group. We all got masks to hide our identity. I first saw Eagle training in our makeshift gym. I fixed my mask
Chapter TenWind blew on my face as I looked up. I'm using a rope and an ascender to climb the building from the 23rd floor to the rooftop.I heard gunshots. "Swing to your right Phoenix!" I heard Centaur said. I did what he said. "Phoenix you're supposed to go down. What the hell are you doing?" Sphinx said. I climbed faster. I'm on the 25th floor now. You can do it Cindy. 5 more floors. "You have the case Sphinx. You can all go but I will stay here to execute my plan." I firmly said. "It's too dangerous here Phoenix. Don't go." Eagle said. I stopped for a moment because of the strong wind. I think the chopper is already on the top It's now or never. "Proceed with the plan b Eagle. See you in Manila." I said then dropped my speaker and mic. I looked up again and concentrated. I hooked my rope in the railing when I reached the rooftop. I peaked to see what's happening. I slowly slid on the big pipes. No one noticed me because they are all busy looking to Leo's father. You
Last Chapter"Amethyst, sweetheart can you ask Daddy to get Mommy's scarf please?" I asked, my four years old daughter.
Chapter FiftyCindy couldn’t stop crying. I hit my forehead using my palm.
Chapter Forty NineCalvin and I laughed as I let him drove my car
Chapter Forty EightFive years later."Jake please, stop working at home!" Jessica crossed her arms in front of me.She's pouting her lips like a brat that she is."I won't go to the party Jessica. I have an appointment tomorrow to Calvin's guidance councilor." I said and massaged the side of my head.Calvin got into a fight again the other day.I sighed as I remember his reason.'I won't stop fighting until Ate comes back!'Calvin's the hard headed one of the three of them."OMG! Where is that boy?! I'll talk to him!" Jessy sat on my table."Calen was talking to him when I left his room. Give the child a break. I understand him." I said and shut off my laptop."You're so soft with him! Cindy won't like to see him be like her!" She insisted."She should not have left him if that's what sh
Chapter Forty Seven"Aren't you saying goodbye to them?" Lindsey asked as she hummed a song to her baby.I shook my head and just smiled.Jacob fist bumped Carlo and Calvin. Calen was on the side of his girlfriend. He could walk again without the help of anybody. Jacob waved goodbye to my Aunt and Uncle as he entered his car.Today is his first day in our company.Uncle assigned him as the new acting CEO.I am so proud of him."Cindy, you know they will accept you. That's your family." Lindsey said.I turned to her."Of course they will. Lindsey my world changed the day I found out that I'm carrying my baby. I need to be selfish for her. She's my world now." I answered and started the engine.For the past five months, I have been living alone in Lindsey and Adam's private house in Zambales.I fetch her and Ra
Chapter Forty Six"Ate." Calen called me.I turned to my brothers as I wiped my tears.I opened my arms for them.They all went around my bed to hug me."I'm so happy you are all here." I whispered as I hugged them."Congrats Ate." Calen said.I nodded and faced them.I pinched Calvin's rosy cheek."I miss you all."I let every person in the room greet me before they go. I felt like I was in cloud nine because of their presence.My team were the last visitors.Jacob didn't let go of my hand as Centaur and Sphinx walked to me."Phoenix. Phoenix." Centaur shook her head as he reached my hand and kissed the top of it. "You really arise from the ashes." Centaur smirked."Thank you Centaur. I don't know how to repay you in this lifetime." I smiled at him."Then pay me in your next life."
Chapter Forty FiveI blinked two times to adjust my vision. I heard a commotion outside of the door. I roamed around the room. Jacob and Jessy were not here.
Chapter Forty FourJacob held my hands as he recited his vows.
Chapter Forty ThreeI still couldn't believe that Mina died because of my recklessness. Leo locked me up inside the room again. He just left a glass of water in a paper cup.