Cramps I joined Marco for a swim. We went snorkeling and marveled at the beautiful species and coral reefs. I was also amazed when I saw a whale shark that was almost as big as a bus. "Wooh! That was the best experience ever!" Andra exclaimed as we got out of the water. The sky was already turning orange because of the hours we spent in the water. My legs started to cramp as we got out of the water. "Where does it hurt?" Marco looked concerned as he touched my leg. I bit my lip tightly as he squeezed the painful part. I couldn't help but hold his arm. "Does it still hurt?" he asked with furrowed brows. He gently straightened it and massaged it gently. I nodded and glanced at Argo, who was looking at me darkly. The corner of my lips lifted as I thought of a mischievous idea. "Ouch, it hurts so bad, here?" I pointed to the bottom of my leg and then bent over slightly so my chest would stick out. I smiled seductively because I noticed Marco swallow and take a step bac
I swallowed hard and froze. My heartbeat raced and my nerves were on fire because of his damn breath scorching my skin. Argo looked down, his eyes boring into mine, trying to find an answer. But I was too stunned and nervous, so I could only look away. I tried to stay calm, even though my insides were shaking as he pressed his lower body between my thighs. He was already hard and huge. Since he was only wearing thin shorts, I could feel it between my thighs. I gasped, not knowing what to do. But my jaw almost dropped when his lips crawled down my neck. I tilted my head, giving him access, a decision I deeply regretted later. He grabbed my breast and rubbed it gently. I don't know when he removed some of the buttons there. It was too late to stop him when he captured my crown and nibbled on it, causing a muffled moan to escape my lips. Argo continued to lick my nipple while his other hand rubbed the other. I bit my lip tightly and closed my eyes. I tried to press my thi
Punishment The elevator doors closed, and my heart pounded with fear. The way Argo looked at me, standing right in front of me, froze my entire body. Not because he might hurt me, but because of the punishment he'd mentioned earlier. I knew this was what he was referring to. He quickly tucked his phone into his pocket and crossed his arms over his chest. "You can't even stop making a scene in an elevator?" He smirked at me. My cheeks flushed at his words. Instead of saying anything, I decided to turn away and ignore him. "Just going to leave like that? It's your habit to run away from your problems." I stopped walking and clenched my jaw at his words. "What if Marco finds out what kind of woman you really are? Do you think he'll waste his time with you anymore?" I turned to face him at that. "And what about you? Don't you know what kind of woman I am? Don't you know my twisted insides? Okay, I'm a con-artist, a liar, a cheat! But why won't you just leave me alone
I drew back when he pulled it out and held it. Now I could see it clearly, and it made me swallow hard. I couldn't believe it was that huge and hard, more than I expected. Before I could take a step back, Argo grabbed my hips and pulled me closer to him. My hands immediately rested on his broad chest. I couldn't help but tilt my head back and open my mouth as his hands moved down my back, down to my backside, and gripped it tightly to lift me up... I leaned forward and wrapped my arms around his neck, pressing my forehead against his. I knew I was at a dead end. There was nothing I could do if I pulled back and fought. My thighs trembled as I felt his demanding manhood at my entrance. My body was ready and wet inside, but my spirit wasn't. I was still confused, still searching for answers, trying to find the truth. But how do you stop an Argo? I shook my head. I even mocked myself, almost laughing. There was... nothing that could stop an Argo Greensmith... I expected what
Engagement Party I jolted awake the next morning when I heard my phone ringing on the nightstand table. I quickly fumbled for it and answered the call. "Natalia, what time is it? Are you not planning to go to work?!" Sheila's shrill voice greeted me. I glanced at the wall clock and realized it was already past eight thirty in the morning. I slapped my forehead—I was half an hour late. "If there wasn't an event at the hotel, I wouldn't have called you, but Ms. Punzalan asked me to call you in." "Okay, I'm on my way." I ended the call and went straight to the bathroom to shower. A few minutes later, I was out and getting dressed for work. I blamed myself for waking up so late. I couldn't sleep because of what happened with Argo last night. I couldn't get our encounter out of my head, and the things he said to me before we parted ways last night. "Go back to the condo," he said after a moment. My jaw dropped as I looked at him. My heart pounded as I stared at him. A
"Are you really okay? Maybe you shouldn't come to work?" Concern was evident in her voice. "My head just hurts, but I can still work. I'll just take care of the customers." I turned away from her, carrying a heavy heart. My heart was slowly burning, and my eyes couldn't hold back the tears. I sniffed as I stood in front of a table and instinctively handed the menu to the customer. "Your order, sir?" I mumbled, looking down. "How are you? You look like you're not feeling well, hija?" I looked up to see Mr. Falcon sitting there. My lips twitched, and I forced a smile. "Mr. Falcon, it's you." He chuckled softly and took the menu from me, but he didn't take his eyes off me. "Are you alright?" He asked again, as if he wouldn't take his order until I spoke. "Yes, I'm fine, just a bit of a headache... How about you?" I heard his laughter again. "I'm very good, hija." I smiled because I thought he was in a good mood. So, I couldn't resist asking about his life. "Have you spoken to
Pain I was in a daze ever since I left the restroom, clutching the pregnancy test in my hands. "Natalia?" I turned instinctively, seeing Andra heading towards her office. She was wearing a long gown that made her stand out even more. Her eyes immediately fell on the pregnancy test in my hand, her brow furrowed. I quickly hid it behind my back, but she was too quick for me. She pulled the pregnancy test from my grasp. "D-don't tell me you're pregnant?" Her brow remained furrowed as she stared at the two lines that appeared. I bit my lip hard and tried to snatch it back, but she wouldn't let go. "Give it back to me, Andra." Each word I spoke held emphasis. But she chuckled, a splintered laugh that echoed through the hallway. "Don't tell me you're planning something bad again? Are you planning to cause a scene at Argo and Florisse's engagement party?" The sky seemed to fall on me at those words. It was confirmed that their engagement party was happening tonight. I expected to
Hurt "Natalia!" I blinked as I heard Ms. Punzalan's voice. Sheila had been tapping my shoulder for a while. "A guest asked for a drink, and I immediately gave it to her. After she left, Ms. Punzalan approached me. "If you keep dozing off at the noodle stand, you won't get anything done." She glared at me from behind her thick glasses. "I'm sorry, it won't happen again," I said in a soft voice. "You better switch with Eloisa in serving drinks to the guests so you won't be sleepy here," she whispered with tight lips. "And take off that face mask!" she ordered. Damn it, Natalia. It seems like there's no escape for you this time. I filled my chest with air and nodded at her. I grabbed a tray to hold some drinks. I chose to serve drinks at the back because I knew the VIPs were at the main table. Besides, everyone's attention was focused on Mr. Patricio Greensmith, who was showcasing his business and achievements, with Mr. Falcon by his side. They had been business partners for a lo
Special Chapter Love After the wedding, we went straight to the resort to greet the guests who attended the gathering. Tonight's party was also simple. Almost only select guests attended the reception. Almost everyone was happy with the way the ceremony went, especially daddy and mother who seemed to be having trouble talking to Argo's mommy. "Congratulations to our newlyweds!" Christof pronounced loudly while holding the champagne bottle in his hand. Argo approached him and hugged him before patting him on the shoulder. He looked at Paul and George who hugged him too. "Thanks for coming, I thought you wouldn't be able to make it." "Still us? We know you've been planning this for a long time." Christof shifted his eyes on me and gave a wink. So, it's true that this marriage was planned and not just Argo's sudden thought. I will definitely give him a sermon later. "Congratulations, Natalia." I looked up at Paul who was smiling widely at me. I did the same before spe
Aisle I couldn't hold back my tears while riding in the car. Mother always caressing my back non-stop. "Don't worry hija. Everything will be fine." But nothing is running through my mind right now but the possible consequences of Argo. Mother said she had an accident on her way to Calatagan. So I drove the car straight to the nearest hospital because it was said that Argo was probably brought here. But we passed several hospitals and the car still didn't stop. I didn't pay attention to that thing because my mind was still confused by what was happening. But after we got out of Calatagan, the car still didn't stop at the hospital. "Where are we going?" I couldn't stop asking Mother. But he just stroked my back and nodded to me. I let out a sigh. My heart beat harder. What's going on? I don't understand. Where was Argo taken? We were already in Nasugbu when I noticed we were heading to one of the resorts there. I looked at Mother with a look of surprise on her
Tragic NewsI had already prepared to go to Nasugbu to visit Dad's hotel there. He said that I will take care of managing there from now on. He has also notified all the hotel staff and managers so it will not be difficult for me to introduce myself. After half an hour's drive, the car stopped in front of the hotel. Right there, I saw the staff lined up as if they were waiting for my arrival. Rosario who will be my personal assistant and Shiela who will be my secretary are also there. I took a deep breath before going down after one of my security guards opened me up. Daddy requested that I be given security because of Andra's surveillance of me and what happened in the past weeks. Also, the child I'm carrying is already walking for three months, so I'm very careful with my actions. Even if Mother wanted to stop me and just stay at the Villa, I didn't agree. I want to help Daddy and reduce his work load as much as possible because I was a witness to the hours he allocated for jo
RealIt was noon when the yacht we were on docked at the Island. My smile became wide because we were greeted by some uniformed men. Some of us even tied flowers around our necks that must have been made by them. "Welcome to Isla Verde!" They welcomed us warmly. As before, there are not that many people here but there are a few people who are building small businesses here for tourists who want to go for a walk. In fact, even without electricity at night, that adds to the attraction of tourists who want to camp here. We went straight to a bungalow type where the locals had already prepared food for our arrival. The Mayor and several Councilors who met us earlier were also there. "It's good that you thought of investing in our Island. The truth is that we are having a hard time promoting the Island due to the lack of electricity supply," said the Mayor to Argo as we started eating. "I've been wanting to build a restaurant here for a long time because I think the Island has great
Isla VerdeI woke up to sunlight hitting my cheeks. At the same time, the cold wind blowing the white curtain. I hugged the pillow tightly and enjoyed the cool breeze. "Good morning, L'amour?"I opened my eyes quickly and quickly got up when I heard Argo's low voice speak. "Why are you still here?!"I didn't hesitate to lower the comporter from my body and get off the bed. I immediately looked for my clothes but I couldn't find them. "Are you looking for this?"I looked up at Argo who was holding my white loose shirt in one hand. Because of so much shock and shame, I almost jumped on the bed to grab the clothes from it. "Give me that!" Instead of giving it, I heard his crisp laugh after pulling my hips to replace his. Sticky shit, Natalia. You're completely naked. Like me, it still can't get dressed so I can freely observe and touch her hard chest. "God, you're so beautiful," he whispered. He caught my gaze and slowly traveled over the entirety of my face. His fingers caressed
My eyes were still wide open as I felt the person next to me. My heart was pounding nervously. When I noticed it moving, I quickly turned to lie down and turned away from it. I bit my nail hard and prayed that it would be a good night's sleep. But I was startled when I felt his hand touch my thigh and his face pressed into my back. Sticky shit, Natalia. . . What should I do now? Should I move? If I push him? Maybe wake up? In the end I couldn't do anything but let him do what he was doing. Maybe it's really sleeping. But my body almost went cold when I felt his hand on my thigh move. He pulled me close to him and his hand is slowly caressing up to my tummy. I bit my lips harder when he snuggled up behind me and buried his face in the nape of my neck as he continued to gently caress my stomach. "My child. . ." I softened when I heard his soft whisper. He followed with small kisses on my neck and shoulders. I closed my eyes tightly. I want to resist his warm kisses and
Sweet Fire Kiss As the night deepened, the events of the evening became more manageable for me. I felt a sense of ease while greeting guests and interacting with them. Andra and Florisse didn't cross my path again, and I noticed that the Greensmiths and the Villarosas had left early. Since I couldn't stay up too late, I tried to excuse myself to Dad and Mom. I also stopped by Shiela and Rosario's table. "We're fine here. There are plenty of boylets around," Rosario said, taking a large gulp of wine from her glass. "You're going to get drunk," Shiela chided her. "The guest room is ready for you both," I told them. "I wish I could take a leave from work, but Ms. Andra would probably scold me," Rosario said, pointing toward Andra and Florisse's table, where they were engaged in conversation with some politicians and businessmen. "If you want, you can be my secretary. I'll double your salary, or even triple it!" Her face lit up at my offer, and she nodded enthusiastically.
He stroked my cheek, which I knew was flushed with embarrassment. The kiss we shared in the elevator suddenly popped into my mind. Marco is a nice guy, I think there's nothing wrong with staying friends with him after this incident. "Are you sure you're okay now?" "Hmm. . . I guess I'm just not used to this kind of occasion, so I'm a little dizzy," I said after taking a few bites and putting down my cutlery. "You'll get used to it. Don't force yourself. Look at them, you don't have to keep up with them." I smiled at him again, then looked around. Almost everyone was busy with their own conversations. I even saw Dad and Mom talking to some of their business associates, but the Greensmiths were no longer there. "I have to keep up with them, Marco. Because I'm not the woman I was yesterday. I am now Natalia Punongbayan-Falcon. I'm no longer the weak woman they used to trample on." "That's the spirit, but you don't have to rush things, remember that you are now a Falcon. Every move
"Let us talk. . ." He took the lead, walking out of the ballroom, and I followed him with my gaze. I tried to take a step, but I heard Mom's voice. "Natalia, are you okay? Maybe you should rest in your room for a while?" She stopped me by the arm. "I'm okay, Mom." "What's happening might be bad for you and the baby?" I let out a sigh before turning to her. "Mom, I'm okay. I'll just talk to Argo for a bit." She didn't seem convinced by what I said, so I just smiled at her widely. I didn't stop myself anymore as I followed Argo out of the mansion. Outside, there were even more people and guests, who caught my attention. The orchestra was also making noise that night, despite the whispers. I just shrugged them off, focusing my attention on Argo, who was definitely heading towards the guava and mango trees. I confidently stepped into the dark part of the yard. I found him leaning against the wide mango tree. From here, only a little light reached us, and no one would notice us