CHAPTER 16

Sa pamumungay ng mga mata ko, halos pumikit na. What she said may be too odd, but it made me really well that she gave the assurance that I am damn hers.

"Are you okay now?" she chuckled on my jaw while I was still in her hugs.

"Yeah..."

Wednesday when I attended some meetings with the team. Sa DFC Metals iyon, hindi kami lumipat dito, MZ Estates was transferred here instead of me transferring my team. Kahahatid ko lang kay Zuri sa pinag-aaralan niya, at ilang araw na rin akong nakatira sa condo niya.

"Kami na nga ang nilipat, kayo naman itong sumusunod," Herbert was looking at me.

"We just came here to see Engineer, sitting as one of the boards," without any further details, my team strutted.

Lumihis ako ng daan para sa mga Del Ferrer at Cardinal. Nakipagbatian ako at ngumiti.

"Kumusta ang pagpipinta,, Shane?" tanong ko, naghalakhakan sila at kinantyawan si Shane.

"He's very different among the men," Alkaev said.

The meeting has adjourned for three hours as I got tired from the very early hour of the day that I really wanted to rest but I still have to fetch Zuri and be with her to shop.

"Congrats," Aljun offered her hands to shake, umahon ang katawan ko sa swivel at pagod na nakipagkamayan.

"Salamat."

"Did you already thinked about what Lolo said?" tanong niya.

Umiling ako at tumingin sa sekretarya kong pumasok sa conference room na humahangos. 

"Engineer, naroon po sa site si Miss Altavas, hinahanap ka, na catcall daw at nabastos." 

I checked my phone nonchalantly and smirked at my secretary. Naalarma rin si Tito Eugene at tumayo. 

"She's here, Kate," sabi ko. 

"Po? Paano niyo nalaman?"

I swayed myself slowly and Tito Eugene caressed her forehead. Kate was blushing.

"Ibig sabihin, inutusan ka niyang paalarmahin kami ni Tito?"

Tumango siya.

"Nasa lobby po siya."

"Alam ko, she's now going up here," sabay lahad sa cellphone ko.

Hindi rin niya ako tinantanan pagkauwi naming dalawa, tumawa ako at lumuhod sa tinapon niyang hand bag sa sahig dahil badtrip na siya.

"Pagod na pagod ako, tapos nang-aaway ka?" tanong ko.

Sinuntok na ako, "Wala kang tiwala sa akin?"

It's inevitable for her to be mad, nilagyan ko ng gps ang bag niya to track her wherever she goes at siya lang naman ang epic na i-prank ako.

"Paano kung wala 'yan? I'd probably sitting on jail right now for murdering who catcalled you and perverted you!" natawa ako sa itsura niya at naupo.

Sa pagkakatukak niya, agad ko siyang hinila pataas sa kama. I groaned when she was already on top of me.

"'Wag mo namang ikiskis," tumawa ako.

It hardened now and I'm already aching. Naramdaman niya iyon dahil nakaupo siya sa taas na bahagi at ngumisi siyang hinagod iyon gamit ang kamay.

"You're not wearing briefs when you are here, huh?!" she mocked and she laid down beside me.

Mabilis kong hinila ang kumot dahil ang ikli ng itim kong boxers at wala pa akong pang itaas na damit. Tumagilid ako at namumungay nang husto ang mga mata kong inusad ang kamay palibot sa batok niya.

"It was really bulging," aniya at tumawa habang namumulang humawak doon at hindi ko napigilang hindi dumaing.

"I'm tired, I don't have the strength to interrupt you."

"It helps you, though, kwento ng ate ko, effective daw 'to," she chuckled.

I moved my hips to thrust in her hands. I tried to kiss her but I was too preoccupied that all I could think is the lust and wanting. Hindi ko na inisip kung nakikita na niya ang kabuuan ko. Dahil sa kanya lang din naman ako. Tinitigan ko siya and she was too skillful to trigger the inner juices.

I spilled in her hands and I really want it so bad again that she continued even if her hand and the jet black of hair on mine until the hair on my lower abdomen had already filled with some white juice, I dragged myself to get up while I was releasing.

I groaned and went on top of her, "Even if I already had my release, I want you," bulong ko pero tumawa siyang tinulak ako at pinagpatuloy ang ginagawang kahihiyan sa akin.

The third was a bit rough and long, na halos himatayin ako sa init ngunit nagpapaubaya ako kahit hindi talaga dapat.

Hinihingal akong pumikit, I smiled at her direction with so much satisfaction. I could smell the scent of wet tissue that he used to cleansed her hand.

"You should take a pill or shot if you don't want to get pregnant." 

"I don't want to have sex..." 

"But you like doing that me?" I said with full of conviction. 

She chuckled. "You have such a passionate lust."

Natulog lang ako buong araw sa yakap niya matapos akong maligo nang mabilis sa banyo ng kanyang kwarto.

We spent together with so much laughters when I woke up. The sun is setting down and I remained hugging her backwardly in front of the floor to ceiling wall.

"Gutom na 'ko," bulong ko at nilaro ang bracelet niya sa kamay na dumapo ang hawak ko sa ring finger niya.

"Inutusan ko pa sila na mag grocery," aniya.

"Sana kumuha ka ng pambili sa wallet ko..." 

She nodded and I smiled warmly as I turned her to me. I held up her wrist and kissed her hand.

Ako ang nagluto para sa amin at lumabas na lang muna ang mga kasambahay niya para mamasyal dahil gusto kong masolo muna si Zuri.

"Sa America noon, wala kang kasambahay na nagluluto sa 'yo? I mean, you are tired on your big responsibility... you have to rest early." 

"Mag-isa lang ako roon," sabay ngiti at bumaling ang mga mata ko sa oven kung saan naroon ang pork belly. 

"Wala kang babaeng dinadala roon?" she asked and shifted her weight on the edge of counter. 

Umiling ako at dumilim ang ekspresyon sa mukha. Tumingin ako sa recipe book at ginawa ang instruction. 

"Aw," I cursed softly when I touched the hot pan. 

She gestured me to go to her as I followed, I stood between her legs and she blowed my reddened fingers. 

"Masakit pa?" tanong niya. 

"Ayos lang din mamaya 'to," sabi ko at halos tumubo ang nguso sa simangot ko. 

"Do you know that the more I stare at you, the more you become more handsome?" she said sweetly. 

I remained caressing my fingers, ignoring what she said. 

"Uy, namumula," she chuckled. 

I avoided my face and she caught it. Hinarap niya at natawa nang nakatitig ako sa labi niya. 

"Why are you blushing?" she raised her brows. 

I cleared my throat.  

"The more I look at you more closer, the more you looks like a greek god," she traced my nose and lips. 

Yumakap ako at ngumiti pa lalo nang halos ang tungki ng ilong ko'y dumapo na sa kanyang ilong. 

"Naduling ka na, 'di ba? Dalawang greek god na ang nasa harapan mo." 

She laughed and pushed me. Smiling like an idiot as I continued cooking. Kumain kaming dalawa at pinagpatuloy ang tawanan sa sala niya. Ang hita ko'y halos ipatong ko sa kanyang kandungan at nahiga na sa sofa niya. 

Next days were fast to move and I was really hoping that Dad would stop inviting me to be with him on his errands. Na kahit ngayon araw, nakasuot lamang ako ng puting damit at asul na short, he dragged me to get in inside his Aston Martin Valkyrie as he drove away with his flashy car. The interior of the car is still fancy, it was a two seater and I really don't know where we are going.  

"You'll get bored, ayaw mo namang magtrabaho." 

Bakit parang sigaw iyon na halos nakuha ko sa boses niyang ang tamad tamad ko? 

"Daddy, I am earning even if I will damn sleep all day!" 

"Ba't galit ka?" tanong niya, tumawa pa. 

"Saan tayo pupunta, Daddy?" I asked eagerly. 

He was dressed up properly. I was like an antagonist beside him. Sa sobrang pangungulit ko, nakatulog ako at nagising nang tinigil niya. 

"Fiesta na naman?" humalakhak ako. 

"Eto naman talaga ang hinahanap natin, e, pagkain," he laughed, too. 

Bumaba ako at parang pinagkaisahan ako ng maraming mata. Sumakay ako roon sa Licoln Navigator at sinuot ang dark blue jeans na pinatong ko sa suot na short. I sprayed some perfume and checked my stubbles if I looked more like Dad. 

"Devon, why are you here?" masayang bati ko sa isang artista na nakita ko pagkababa ko.

Lumingon sila ng kasamahan niya. 

"Oh, hi, we're here to host the event later," she said smiling, "Why are you here?" tanong niya.

"Makikikain sa mga bahay bahay, 'yon ang hinahanap ko araw-araw. Have you seen my Dad?"

"Son, I am here," malakas niyang boses.

Nakahawak siya ng beer habang pinalilibutan ng pulis ang lugar kung saan siya.

"Devon, sige," sabay beso at pumunta na roon.

Maraming tao dahil sa Presidente ng Pilipinas ay narito, a girl pointed a chair for me with her blushing face. I winked at her and I started eating while watching on the TV on the top of videoke.

"Son, just slow down please."

With all force of swallowing the rice and some random foods that have been served in this usual event, I turned. I wanted to find something that would help me to hide in this kind of situation but damn, every eyes were on me as they grinning.

"A-Ang sarap po kasi..." niliitan ko pa ang subo.

"Hindi ka mauubusan," said the familiar voice of Ate Jada.

"Bakit ka nandito?" masungit kong tanong.

Humalakhak siya, "Wala ka rito kung hindi namin inimbitahan ang Daddy mo, and of course, this is Aron's family house," she gave a water.

Sumubo pa ako nang malaki at tumingin sa bahay. It wasn't a big home but it shouts what thay have gotten in life.

"Likuran pa lang niya, halatang habulin na ng babae," sabay tawanan ng matatanda.

Nauusisa pa ako kahit dito sa Lemery, ah. Kumuha ako ng kanin at binuhusan ng sabaw iyon na halos umapaw ang plato ko.

"Ivo, hello," sila Devon, dumating.

"Hi," sabay baling sa aking kinakain.

They were approaching by those high people. I watched them with such a great team but I found them all papansin. Nagtaas pa ang kila ko nang may nagpapansin.

"President, imposibleng wala kang babae, ha? Kahit si Miss Make up artist na lang..." sabay halakhak.

"Hm." I mocked.

"Bakit, Engineer, ayaw mo?" 

Hilaw akong tumawa, "I know him well pero kung gagawin niya, nakahanda na ang dalawang kasong isasampa ko sa presidente niyo," banta ko at nagsinghapan sila at namula.

"But Doctora Veronica is nice and elegant woman her age. And probably she won't allow her husband to cheat..."

"Of course!" I said hoarsely. "Mom won't allow him dahil sterelizxed lagi ang Daddy ko bago umalis."

Their jaw dropped as I smirked. Ate Jada tugged on me as I followed her. I smirked at Dad who's pursing her lips. He even cleared his throat as spanked my butt when we passed him. Tinapik ko nang mariin ang kanyang balikat at natawa.

I strolled the place. At sa pagkakaaliw sa lugar, naligaw ako sa isang liblib at hindi na alam ang babalikan. I tried reaching out but I became very annoyed with the phone. I walked through the road heading to the crowded part of the place as I saw a familiar building with the big letters in its frontier.

Zallega Warehouse, Inc.

Tinahak ko ang matalahib na parte at dumeretso roon sa matayog na building at nakita ang maraming empleyado roon na nagtatawanan.

"Ma'am, saan po ang sentro ng lugar dito?" tanong ko, pagod na umupo dahil sa nilakad ko, ang init pa.

"Uh, sir, ito na po ang harapan ng lugar, diyan lang po."

Binuksan ang matayog na gate at lumabas na ako. I saw the home where I went and still, Dad was there. I cursed when I realized that I had to encircled myself to find out my way back.

"Ba't nandiyan ka na!?" malakas na tanong ni Ate Jada.

"Naligaw ako. Tapos pumasok ako roon sa matalahib at nakita ko 'to. Uh... I was calling you three times but you were not responding... sa amin pala 'to,"  sabay pasada ng tingin sa building. 

"Uh... oo, 'yang building na 'yan ang huling tinayo ng Daddy mo rito sa Lemery. Disenyo mo yata 'yan." 

"Oo, yong tinatapos kong design na ipapatayo sana nila ng mga Kuya ko sa Makati bago ako grumaduate, pero hindi na natuloy," sabi ko at nilingon pa ang silindrong limang palapag. 

"Sabi nga nila..." 

Gumilid ako sa isang paso dahil sa truck na umaambang pumasok at nakita ang mga empleyadong nagkandaugaga sa pagpasok no'n. I was watching them all very attentive as I turned to my great father watching some of his employees from where he was sated. 

Palihim akong ngumisi at natawa sa naganap sa warehouse na halos humilera sila para lang magmukhang  aktibo, pero ang totoo, barubal sila. 

I checked inside the building with intense long and pain that it should have built up with my starting journey but I had taken away from it. 

"This is the purpose of bringing you here." 

Napatalon ako sa gulat dahil sa mababang baritono ang narinig ko sa aking likuran. Lumingon ako at nakita si Daddy na nakatayo sa malapit ko, nakapamaywang at ang isang kamay ay hinahaplos ang kanyang baba. 

"I didn't know that you still built it up..."

"I was there, watching you burying the design in your perfect place in the mansion in Nasugbu. I was watching you and I wanted to hug you, pero sabi ko noon, tutuparin ko ang gusto ng anak ko," he chuckled. 

I did that the night before I left, sabi ko noon, it doesn't matter anymore, I could go further and get the same but it doesn't seem looked the same from now on, it's farther beyond what I've expected but how's his legacy? Ginawa niya 'to para sa akin kahit malabo na na ako ang mamamahala.   

"I will manage the warehouse," sabi ko.

Nagulantang siya sa sinabi ko, na para bang hindi niya iyon inaasahan.

"Paano ang kumpanya mo?"

I strengthened the company even more, I used some of my stocks around the whole Europe, using the Cargo Vessel of mine, I had to get some of it as I was checking it everyday after my first hours of going to my work. 

"How's the work going?" Zuri asked. 

I was in her condo, kauuwi ko lang at babalik din sa main branch mamaya. 

"Ayos lang, going on top," sabay halik sa labi niya at umupo ako. 

She shifted as she sat on my lap and wrapped around her left arm through my nape. The three buttons of my long sleeves were now loosened out as my white sando underneath is revealing. 

"'Wag ka na munang nagpapagod masyado, baka magkasakit ka," she embraced me tightly. 

I chuckled when the tranquility of it clasped me. I rested my forehead through her collar bone and breathed deeply. 

"Hindi ako nagpapagod," sabay hagod sa likod niya. 

"You're not a robot, Ephraim Junior, you have to rest, hindi ibig sabihin na magaling ka sa negosyo, magpapakitang gilas ka na," sabay tawa niya sa aking leeg, she even kissed my adams apple. 

"I'm not," mariin kong sabi. 

"You are, kaya magpahinga ka dahil maganda 'yon," sermon niya. 

"Yes, Architect, I will rest," bulong ko, she even screamed when I carried her and laid down on the bed, using my feet, I closed the door.

I was about to kiss her neck when she held up my face, "Woops no." 

"I will just kiss you," napapaos kong sabi. 

She caressed the stubbles in my jaw as I fell my face on her neck, I even moved to perfectly on top of her. 

"Gano'n din naman ang kalalabasan 'di ba?"

"Why are you so eager? Ah, it's lust."

"It's not," agap ko.

The day was too much for resting. Natulog ako at nabisita sa main branch hapon sa malapit lang. Nagkaayaan pa sa opisina na uminom kaya pumayag ako.

Gabi nang dumeretso ako sa pinakamalapit na bar at masaya naman kaming nag-uusap nila Logan at Jayden. Sa tagal, napatingin ako sa orasan at 10:45 pm na. Probably, she's now standing near her TV shouting at me like I'm pain in the ass but my thoughts vanished when those dancing people divided into the place at sa harapan kong umuupo ay si Zuri na nadapa. 

Napaahon ako at tumayo na siya. She confidently stood as guys offered her a tissues to wipe every remnants of drink spilled out on her legs.

"Miss, sorry," it was Asher Sebastian.

"She is only seventeen years old," a voice of Beatrix Lopez boomed amidst of crowds.

The bouncers were nearing her as I stood.

"Kasama niyo 'to, Ser?" tanong nila sa akin.

Bastos akong tumango at nagtagis ang bagang na hinigit siya patungo sa basement habang umaaangal siya.

"I received a text from you that you were with Beatrix."

Nagdilim pa lalo ang paningin ko at halos hindi siya makita sa kadiliman.

"Why would I do that?"

Binawi niya nang malakas ang braso niya, pinakita niya ang cellphone niya at tinignan ko iyon.

Ephraim Jr.:

I am with Beatrix. Hindi na kita gusto dahil bata ka pa at mas gusto ko ang kaedad ko at mas maganda sa 'yo. Ang pangit mo.