Third Person POVNakasimangot si Rex habang pinapanood si Eliyah na magtampisaw sa dagat. Nalulungkot man siya dahil sa naging sagutan at away nila kanina ay hindi niya naman maiwasang maging masaya para sa babae. "She really is much prettier when smiling." Saad niya sa sarili.Hindi niya pa rin maiwasang mainis lalo pa at may mga lalaking nakatingin sa kanya. Kaya naman nagpasya siyang lapitan si Eliyah at hagkan ito upang ipakita na siya ang nagmamay-ari dito. "Do you love how it feels, baby?" He whispered as he hugged Eliyah from the back.Napalingon si Eliyah sa lalaki at hindi niya maitago ang gulat na nararamdaman niya."A-Anong ginagawa mo rito?" Kinunot niya ang kanyang noo upang itago ang kaba na nararamdaman.Dahil kahit na medyo nagtatampo siya kay Rex ay hindi niya pa rin maiwasang mag-init dahil sa lalaki. Naka-topless lang si Rex habang siya naman ay naka two piece lang. Bakat na bakat ang pagkalalaki ni Rex lalo pa nang mabasa ang shorts nito."You said we need to enj
Eliyah's POVKinabukasan ay ako ang naunang nagising sa aming dalawa. Rex is still sleeping beside me as I watched his face. Napangisi ako dahil kahit na natutulog siya ay nakakunot pa rin ang kanyang noo. His face seemed like in a chaotic form...but in a good chaos hmm?My hand flew to his hair and touched it. It was soft, like silk. Bumaba ang kamay ko sa kanyang mga malalalim na mga mata, down to his pointed nose, at sa naka-igting niyang panga. As you look at him, you could definitely see the playboy and fuckboy side of him. Unang tingin pa lang, malalaman mo na agad na hindi siya nagse-seryoso and that he's just open for a one night stand. For a fuck buddy. And not for a serious relationship. He's a man who doesn't want to commit. A man who doesn't love. Kaya nakakapagtaka para sa akin ang mga sinambit niya kagabi. My heart reacted from it. But I knew, it didn't have any meaning for him. Dahil alam ko sa umpisa pa lang, na hindi siya marunong magmahal. For him to love is a big
Rex's POVMaybe I pressured her too much, huh? I wasn't asking her to say that she loves me too because at that moment...I just wanted my feelings to be known. Did she think I was just joking when I told her I love her? Syempre, Rex! You're a damn fuckboy! Who would believe you anyway?Napahinga ako nang malalim pagkalabas ko sa hotel room namin. Inilabas ko ang cellphone ko at doon ko nakita ang sunod-sunod na mensahe galing kay Shennun. I swallowed hard as I read her messages. From Shennun;You're not replying to any of my messages, LoveLove? Reply please?Have you eaten your breakfast, love? Please huwag mong gutumin ang sarili mo hmmm?I love you, love! Goodluck on your presentation!Love, how's the presentation? I love you!I closed my eyes tightly. I felt gulty, damn! Alam kong mali ang ginagawa kong ito. I'm hurting a girl because of my actions. Hindi ko maiwasang mainis sa sarili ko. Hindi ko maiwasang maawa kay Shennun, ang asawa ko. I may not be inlove with her, but I kno
Eliyah's POVHindi ko alam kung saan pumunta si Rex pagkatapos niya akong ihatid sa suit namin. Before we left the westside, I saw him looking widely and sadly at the woman in front of us. Hindi ko kilala ang babae at hindi ito pamilyar sa akin pero isa lang ang sa tingin kong tama—she is Rex's mother. Magkamukhang-magkamukha sila. Even if I was looking at her from afar, I could see their similarities already, what more if I saw her from a short distance hmm? Naka-higa ako habang pinapanood ang kisame ng suit namin. Pinapakiramdaman ko ang sarili ko kung may mali ba pero mukhang wala naman? Hays, bukas pa naman kami mage-explore about the sea here. Sana naman hindi ako lagnatin.Gusto ko mang hintayin si Rex sa pagdating niya ngunit hindi ko na nagawa pa dahil sa unti-unting pagbagsak ng mga talukap ng mata ko. I was so tired for what we did today but I could say that it was worthwhile. Pero hindi ko maiwasang makaramdam ng awa at sakit dahil sa pag-iyak ni Rex kanina. Does he rea
Rex's POVPagkahatid ko kay Eliyah sa suit namin ay bumaba ulit ako para kausapin si mommy. I didn't know that she's here! And damn, she knows it. I know she knows it. Hindi na ako makakawala pa. With her message, alam kong matagal na siyang nanghihinala... and tonight she proved to herself that she's right. "Mom-"I couldn't finish my sentence because of her slap. My head turned to other direction because of the intensity of her slap. Napalunok ako at napahawak sa pisnging sinampal niya. "You're such a disgusting man, Rex! Nakakadiri ka! You're a married man! A family man! May asawa ka na! But here you are, fucking and flirting with your mistr-"I clenched my jaw and cut her off. "Mom! Don't you ever call Eliyah with that word." mariin kong ani. I respect my mother so much. Isa siya sa mga rason bakit andito pa ako sa pamilyang ito. Because I love them so much. I could just cut off my relationship towards this fucking family but I didn't because a part of me... knows that they are
Eliyah's POV"What the hell is that woman doing in here?! And why are you seducing my husband?!" napakunot ang noo ko sa sigaw na iyon ni Shennun.Ngayon ko na lang ulit siya nakita. Walang masyadong nagbago sa kanya. And... my husband? Her husband? Who? Bulag ba siya?I was about to answer when Rex caressed my hand and hide me thoroughly at his back, seems like protecting me from Shennun. Pansin ko ang galit at sakit sa mga mata ni Shennun habang nakatingin sa amin. Ano bang ginagawa niya rito? What? Is she going to ruin my new life here? Is she going to push me away from this University? "Shennun, leave. Please leave," Gulat akong napalingon kay Rex dahil sa sinabi niya. How the hell did he know Shennun's name? Lumingon siya sa akin habang umiiling. Nanginginig ang kanyang mga kamay. His body posture was already ruined. Na para bang ano mang oras ay mawawasak siya. He's holding my hand tightly but I can get away from it easily because it's trembling."K-Kilala mo siya?" I straigh
Eliyah's POV"Lock her inside her room!" my father ordered his men as I kept on crying and begging not to do it. "Pagbabayaran mo ang ginawa mo! You're a damn mistress for fuck's sake, Eliyah! Hindi kita pinalaking ganun!" he continued shouting as his chest moves in fast pace.I shook my head then knelt down on the floor, crying like a mess. "D-Dad, please... d-don't do it-"He held me at my shoulder then shake it. "Eliyah! Wake up! You need to learn your lessons! Drag her out of my site!" he then started walking away from me."I-Is this what you want? For me to s-suffer, dad?" nanghihina kong tanong. Natigilan siya sa paglalakad pero hindi pa rin siya lumilingon sa akin. Inaasahan kong tatakbo siya pabalik sa akin at yayakapin ako niya nang mahigpit. Because I am his child. I am his daughter."Ikulong niyo siya! She's grounded!" Bigla akong hinawakan ng mga bodyguards ni daddy saka pilit na inakyat sa hagdan. I tried on escaping at their holds but because of their strength and numbe
Eliyah's POVBuong araw na masama ang pakiramdam ko. Pabalik-balik ako sa CR para sumuka at habang tumatagal, mas lalong lumalakas ang kaba na nararamdaman ko. Kinakabahan ako dahil... pa-paano kung tama nga ang hinala ko? I thought of the time we spent in our vacation, he never used protection everytime we fucked... kaya malaki nga ang tyansa na buntis ako.Pero hindi ako masaya. Some women dream for it, desire for it, and even wish for it. Pero hindi ako. Hindi ko pa kayang maging ina kung sakali man. I have no one to hold on. I have no one beside me who would help me. Then I thought of Rex, kung sakali mang buntis ako, would I tell him about it? I smiled sadly as I wash my face in front of the mirror. Namumutla ang mukha ko at ang mga mata ay malamlam, tila ba nanghihina. I starred at the mirror, hoping that a miracle would come and my pain would subside. Pero alam kong hindi iyon mangyayari pa. I am destined to be like this. To be a mistress.Nang matapos kong maglinis ng mukha a
Rex's POVThey say that happiness starts within ourselves. That we don't need other people for us to be happy... because they will only make things worse... they will only hurt us... they will only take away our smiles off of our faces.But they're wrong.Standing here in front while I watch Eliyah walked down the aisle, made me realized that I need her and our son for me to be happy. Because without them... I am living my lifeless life in... a dark."I really can't believe that you're deep in love, brother." ani ng kapatid ko sa aking tabi. Hindi ko siya pinansin dahil ayaw kong maputol ang aking paningin kay Eliyah at sa anak naming naglalakad papunta sa akin. Her dad is on her side and I can see, from here, the glistening tears around his father's eyes. I remember the day I talked to his father about my plans marrying her daughter. It's hard for me to do it because I know how much he hurt Eliyah and thinking that his father tried to hurt Eliyah physically make my heart tremble in
Eliyah's POV"Lagi kang kwine-kwento ni kuya," the man whose name is Sebastian said to me. Andito kami ngayon sa isang coffee shop malapit sa prisinto kung saan kasalukuyang nakakulong si Rex. Sebastian invited me here because he wants to talk to me and I agreed. Bukod pa rito ay pakiramdam ko ay may alam siya kung bakit hinuli si Rex. Isa pa, ang ipinagtataka ko ay kung paano niya agad nalaman na nakakulong si Rex? Wala pang isang oras ang lumilipas nng hulihin siya ng mga pulis. And to think that he already knew what's up about his brother is I can't understand. Pero hindi ko na ito dapat pagtuunan pa ng pansin.What I need to know right now is the reason why Rex is arrested. Kung ano'ng kasalanan niya. And why he didn't fight? It seemed like he's accepting the verdict already. Nasa harapan ko si Sebastian habang seryoso akong tinitingnan. Walang buhay naman akong nakatingin sa kanya. Before I sat here, I first called Nadia to know if Elijah's okay. Ang sabi ni Nadia ay okay lang
Eliyah's POVKinabukasan ay mag-isa ko na lang ang nakahiga sa kama namin ni Rex. When I wandered my eyes around the room, I can't see him. I closed my eyes and smelled the scent beside me. Rex's scent is my favorite scent. Ang kanyang bango ay walang katumbas. It's addicting more than drugs.Ilang minuto pa akong nanatili sa kama bago bumangon. Dumikit sa aking balat ang amoy ni Rex. Napangiti ako nang maalala ang mga ginawa namin kagabi. I looked at the ring on my ring finger and my cheeks burned because of it. The butterflies in my stomach are celebrating for it.I sighed deeply to calm my nerves from rejoicing. I then went to the shower room to bathe myself. Pagkatapos ay naghanda na ako para makababa na rin. I just wore my pink spaghetti strap and white short shorts. Habang pababa ako sa hagdan ay naririnig ko na ang ingay ni Elijah at Rex sa kusina. Nang makarating sa kusina ay tama nga ang naisip ko. Nandoon sila at parehong naghahanda ng breakfast.I chuckled as I watched the
Eliyah's POVHindi na rin kami nagtagal at agad pumasok sa loob. I saw our maids trying to prepare snacks and foods for us immediately. Siguro ay iniisip nila na dapat ay nakapaghanda na sila kanina pa. Even though it's my fault because I forgot to tell them that we have visitors today."Sorry talaga, Eliyah. Hindi naman alam na may tao na pala sa labas kanina." Patuloy sa paghingi ng tawad si Nadia habang tinutulungan ko siyang mag-ayos ng mga tinapay. I smiled at her and caressed her hand to assure her that it's all fine."It's fine, Nadia. Kasalanan ko 'to dahil nakalimutan kong sabihin na bibisita pala sila rito ngayon." saad ko habang inaayos na rin ang juice. Nang matapos ko ay tiningnan ko ulit si Nadia. "Thank you for staying, Nadia. I'll just give them these to them,"Tumango siya sa akin at nag ngitian pa kami bago ako umalis sa kusina. I saw Rex watching Eliyah plays. Habang sina Stella at Axel naman ay parang naiilang pa. Lagi silang tumitingin kay Rex at paminsan-minsan
Eliyah's POVI can feel Rex's arms around me as I sleep. Pagkatapos nang nangyari sa amin kagabi ay mabilis akong nakatulog dahil na rin sa pagod. Pero hindi ako nagsisisi. It was such a wonderful moment for the both of us. I opened my eyes and I saw myself lying on his chest. I can feel his heart breathing while his arms are enveloped around me, keeping me so safe, keeping me so warm, and protected. I looked at the clock and saw that it's alredy dawn. Napangiti ako habang inaalala ang lahat ng nangyari kagabi. Mas lalo kung siniksik ang aking sarili sa kanyang katawan. And for the second time, I fell asleep again.I could really say that this is one of the most peaceful and warmthful sleep I have ever had. I don't know if it's because I'm with Rex or what, but I like it so much."Good morning, baby," Rex's voice lingered at my ear, reason why I got awaken suddenly. Gano'n pa rin ang init na pinaparamdam sa akin ni Rex. I can't feel the coldness of air condition because of how warmt
Eliyah's POVRamdam ko ang saya ni Elijah habang kumakain kami ng aming dinner. His smiles were brighter now than before. I smiled genuinely to myself. Because finally, my son is receiving every happiness in the world and I know that he deserves it. He deserves it so so much.Pagkatapos naming magyakapan kanina ay saka ako naghanda ng aming dinner. I informed Nadia that I will be the one who will cook for our dinner. Napangisi ako nang maalala ang ngisi niya sa akin nang sabihin ko iyon. She never asked me of anything anymore. She just nodded her head then winked at me before she left. But I know what was running in her mind."Mom, when we will be going back to States?" inosenteng tanong ni Elijah.Napaangat ako nang tingin sa kanya dahil sa biglaan niyang pagtanong niyon. Slowly, I turned my head at Rex whose eyes are now serious and black. Naka-yuko siya at umaaktong hindi narinig ang sinabi ng anak. His jaw is a little bit clenched and I know how hard he was trying to restrain himse
Eliyah's POVHindi ko alam kung ano ang dapat kong sabihin sa kanya. There's a part of me where I feel scared. Parang kahapon lang ay galit pa siya sa akin... pero ngayon, he's so sweet as honey.Napalunok ako nang dumausdos ang kanyang kamay sa bewang ko. His hot breath tickled on my cheeks. One kiss from him and I immediately pushed him away. Nang lumingon ako sa kanya, batid ko ang pagtataka sa mga mata niya."S-Susundan ko lang si Elijah," palusot ko bago mabilis na umalis sa tabi niya. Elijah is with Nadia. They are on the living room with the other maids. Ngayon ko lang natanto na mag-isa lang si Rex dito, hmm? It's easy for him to bring women here. That thought alone made me irritated at him even more. Maybe for the past years, marami na siyang nakamang babae rito, huh? And maybe in his office too! Fuck! Eliyah! Discipline please? Eh ano naman kung nakipag-sex siya sa ibang babae rito sa condo niya or even on his office? Eh hindi naman kami noon? So okay lang?Pero hindi pa
Eliyah's POVParang nawala ang bigat sa dibdib ko pagkapasok ko sa Hospital room ko. I saw Elijah sitting on my bed while Nadia is beside him, reading him a book. Agad akong lumapit sa kanila. They both looked at me and I saw how my son's eyes brigthened up because of me. Napangiti ako dahil doon."Let's rest now, baby?" malambing kong ani.He immediately and happily nodded his head at me. "Please, mom?" he pleaded while pouting.Napatawa ako dahil doon. I looked at Nadia who's also smiling while watching us. When our eyes met, she winked at me and smiled. Tumayo siya at lumapit sa akin."Uuwi muna ako. Babalik ako para sa dinner niyo mamaya,"Nginitian ko siya bago niyakap. "Thank you so much for always staying on my side, Nadia. I owe you a lot." sinsero kong saad.Naluluha siyang umiling. "Wala 'yon, Eliyah. Para na rin kitang kapatid."Nagyakapan pa kaming muli bago siya tuluyang umalis. "Do you want mommy to read you the book?" malambing kong tanong kay Elijah.He nodded his hea
Eliyah's POV"C-Can I hug you son?" Nakakabinging katahimikan ang bumalot sa loob ng hospital room ni Rex. Nangilid ang panibagong luha sa gilid ng aking mga mata. Habang pinapanood si Elijah, pakiramdam ko ay pinapanood ko ang batang si Rex kahit na wala akong ideya sa kung sino siya noon. Watching Elijah right now made me realized the mistakes I have done in the past.Pero kung tatangunin ako at mabibigyan muli ng pagkakataong baguhin ang lahat sa nakaraan, I will still do it. I will still hide Elijah from Rex. No matter what.Elijah's forehead creased because of what Rex said. Tumagal nang kaunti ang titig ni Elijah kay Rex at batid ko ang pagkalito niya rito. I thought Elijah will talk to Rex but he didn't! He didn't answer Rex but Elijah turned at me. His eyes softened.Niyakap akong muli ni Elijah. "Mom, let's go to your room," malambing niyang ani.Suminghap ako dahil doon. I hugged Elijah tightly. I caressed his back as I fought the urge of my tears to fall. When I looked at