CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

“Blaise ihatid mo na ang pagkain ni Sir Bastian baka sumpungin na naman kay aga-aga,” utos ni Manang Jenna na nag-pangiti sa 'kin.

Kahapon lang ako dumating sa mansion na 'to ngunit parang matagal na akong kilala ni Manang sa bait ng pakikitungo niya sa'kin.

Bastian said my punishment is to serve him. So, here I am at his house being his maid and so ready to serve him.

Akala niya siguro magagalit ako o hindi ko magugustuhan ang ideya na maging tagasilbi niya, dahil ang totoo nagbunyi ang kaloob-looban ko dahil araw-araw ko na siyang makikita.

Inayos ko ang pagkain ni Bastian na nasa plato. Namamawis ang mga kamay ko habang inaayos ang mga pagkain. Humingi ako ng pahintulot kay Manang kanina kung pwede bang ako ang magluto ng French Omelette. I asked her earlier what are the foods that Bastian loves to eat every morning before going to school.

She said Bastian loves French Omelette since he was a kid. It's just an egg but he loves it so much. Inayos ko rin ang bread at coffee niya sa tray. Huminga ako ng malalim bago ko tignan ang sarili ko sa glass wall ng kusina.

I bit my lower lip when I saw how my maid uniform hugged every curves of my body. Mas na depina ang malulusog kong dibdib dahil sa hapit na damit na suot ko. Talagang ito talaga ang napili ni Ryker na pasuotin sa'kin? I'm not fan of sexy clothes and this is my first time to wear one.

Simula no'ng mag dalaga ako palagi ko nang tinatago ang sarili ko sa damit na matatakpan ang dibdib ko at hindi masiyadong klaro. I always wear black jacket too to make myself comfortable.

Natatakot na ako sa mga titig ng mga tao sa katawan ko. It was the trauma from the past that already embedded in me. Lumipas man ang panahon pero ang takot nandito parin.

“Blaise dalian mo na...” Napatalon ako sa gulat ng tawagin ako ni Manang.

“Ito na po...” Magalang kong sagot at kinuha ang tray gamit ang mga kamay ko.

Sobrang laki ng bahay kaya kailangan ko pang lumabas sa kusina para makapunta sa dining area. Ang tahimik din ng bahay. Nalaman kong si Manang Jenna lang ang kasambahay dito. Matagal na siyang taga silbi ng mga Contreras bata pa lang si Bastian.

Nagulat nga si Manang kagabi ng bigla niya akong makita. She was so shocked while looking at me but she didn't asked questions to Bastian. Hinayaan niya lang. Mabait naman si Manang Jenna para sa'kin kahit kagabi ko pa siya nakilala.

I heard the clicking sounds of spoon and fork while I was walking towards the dining area. I can feel my hands sweating because of nervousness.

“Grow up Bastian! You're not a kid anymore to always cut classes! You should be responsible from now on! How many times did we talked about this huh?” Napatigil ako sa paglalakad nang marinig ko ang matigas na boses ng isang lalaki.

Oh? Is that Mayor Contreras? Boses pa lang alam mo na talagang isa siyang makapangyarihang tao sa lugar na 'to.

“You know I hate politics, I’m always vocal about it, but you always keep on insisting and made a decision for me to take Polsci even though I don't want it for myself. I don't have a plan to follow your lead.” I heard Ryker stern voice making me to gulped. His voice is so serious that it sent shivers down my spine.

Kinabahan man kuryuso akong sumilip sa hapag kainan. I saw Mr. Contreras half profile in this side. Nakakuyom ang kamao niya habang nakatingin sa kaniyang anak na parang bored lang na nakaupo sa upuan.

I saw how Ryker messed up his hair making it more disheveled. His face was blank while looking at his father. Bakit parang ako ang kinakabahan sa mga tinginan nila?

“I don't know what to do to you anymore. You're such a hard headed bastard!” Inis na sabi ni Mr. Contreras sa anak niya dahilan upang tumawa ng mahina si Bastian.

“At least I'm not a fucktard and asshole like you.” Bastian smirked making his father face to hardened.

Napatalon ako sa gulat ng sinuntok ni Mr. Contreras ang mesa at padabog na umalis sa kaniyang upuan.

“Don't fucking test my patience Bastian. You wouldn't like what I can do.” He uttered grimly before walking out.

Bastian humorless chuckles caressed my ears. Using his long fingers he tapped the table while smirking devilishly. My eyes widened when he suddenly tilted his head to my side making our eyes met. Nakita ko kung paano ang ngisi sa labi niya unti-unting nawala. Ang kaninang madilim na mga mata ay dahan-dahang lumambot habang nakatingin siya sa'kin.

“Did you know that peeking and listening to others conversation is bad?” He asked. Making me to straighten my back. Kinakabahan ako sa mga titig na ibinibigay niya sa'kin.

My knees felt so weak ang jelly.

“Come here," Using his soft tone he motioned me to come over. My heartbeat immediately went faster after hearing the softness of his voice.

Gamit ang nanlalambot na mga tuhod nakaya ko pang maglakad patungo sa kinaroroonan niya. Titig na titig siya sa bawat galaw ko.

Agad kong nilagay sa ibabaw ng mesa ang tray at lumayo agad sa kaniya ng konti pero nagulat ako ng bigla niyang hinila ang isang upuan pagkatapos ay hiwakan niya ang braso ko gamit ang magaan na mga kamay at agad akong pinaupo na ikinagulat ko.

My eyes widened a bit when he suddenly faced his chair to me. I closed my legs tightly when I felt my clit tingled a bit at his sudden moves.

Ryker cleared his throat and stares at me with his serious green eyes.

“Did he saw you?” he asked that made me blinked

“Who? Your Dad?”

He nodded his head without tearing his gaze at me.

“No, hindi niya ako nakita. I hide well.” ngiti ko

His furrowed brows slightly calmed down.

“Bakit? Ayaw mo bang makilala ko siya? He’s your father—”

“It’s not like that. I just hate him. He always ruin my fun. He's more a dictator than a father to me.” the muscles on his jaw moved

I bit my lower lip suddenly bothered. Anong ibig niyang sabihin? His father always ruin his fun?

Do I look like a game to him?

My mood turned sour “What do you mean by that? Do I look like a game to you that you find this fun?”

He reached for the omelette and sliced it using a fork. He put it in his mouth and chewed it slowly while intensely staring at my eyes.

“I crave for fun and that's the reason why you're here with me, in my mansion. I find you interesting, with your creepy behavior instead of being bothered by it. You’re not a game, Ziyah. You're more than that.”

My mouth fall open as I stared back at him, completely in awe.

My mind ignored some of the words he said and just focused on the nickname he gave me.

Did I heard it right?

“Ziyah...” He sofly called. Making me blinked my eyes.

“Is it okay if I called you Ziyah?” He asked that made my heart burst in so much happiness. It's too girly for a name but if he's the one who call me that name. I’ll gladly fold.

Without hesitation I nodded my head.

I saw how his face brightened and his eyes twinkled. He bit his lowerlip to suppressed his smile.

Tumikhim siya “I want to touch your face. Can I touch it for a minute?” parang nahulog ang puso ko dahil sa malamyos na boses niya. I hate it when someone stared at my face for too long. I hate it when someone dare to touch my face. But if he's Bastian Ryker I would gladly be happy to make him touch me.

“It's okay if you don't like it. I don't mind.” agad na bawi niya.

Mahina akong natawa at kinuha ang kanang kamay niya. I held his calloused hand and put his palm on my cheek. His lips parted. Nabitawan niya ang tinidor sa kaliwang kamay at nanlaki ang matang nakatitig sa'kin.

“Go on...” I urged him to feel my face. I saw how his adams apple moved, he looks hesitant but determined.

Napapikit ang mga mata ko ng dahan-dahan niyang hinaplos ang pisngi ko nang may halong pag-iingat. His fingers suddenly trace my eyebrows, my nose and lastly my lips making me opened my eyes.

I looked at his green orbs with full of adoration while he's staring at me.

“You're so pretty...” He breathlessly whispered making me smiled.

“Thank you...” I sincerely said feeling those kicking butterflies in my stomach.

His hand feels so warm on my skin. I really can't imagine that I'm so close to him like this.

I thought I'm just admiring how beautiful he was. I thought I'm just attracted to him. But this foreign feelings tells me that this is more than attraction.

Maybe it's time for me to admit to myself that I’m just like Talliah, or maybe worst when it comes to love.

Akala ko hindi na darating ang araw na hindi ko siya maiintindihin kahit saang anggulo man ako tumingin. Pero ngayon tanggap ko na, na sumusunod ako sa yapak niya kahit pilit ko man itong iwasan.

I thought I would never fall in love in this lifetime. I thought I would hate men forever. Akala ko pareho pareho lang sila. But when I saw Talliah madly and deeply inlove with Rainer. Hope begun to rose up in me. That there are still so many man out there who can love you and treat you right like you're a precious glass.

Falling in love with someone is not even in my vocabulary. I just know that I wanted to live for Talliah and I want to serve her forever. But right now I've realized that I also wanted to live for myself.

That I also wanted to fell inlove. That I also want to feel those butterflies.

I thought I'm not straight anymore because of Talliah! I really admire her. But this feelings towards Bastian is more than admiration.

Pinagmamasdan ko siyang maganang kumain ng omelette. He licked his bottom lip after sipping his coffee while I am at his side admiring how gorgeous he is. He leaned his back on his chair and slowly tilted his head to my side.

Tumikhim ako at umayos ng upo nang makitang tapos na siyang kumain. Agad akong tumayo at pumunta sa sofa para kunin ang polo niya. Naririnig ng dalawang tenga ko ang sobrang lakas ng tibok ng puso ko habang naglalakad. Ramdam kong nakatingin si Bastian sa likuran ko at sumusunod sa'kin.

Kinuha ko ang malinis na polo sa sofa at agad na humarap kay Bastian na sobrang lalim kung makatitig sa 'kin. Ramdam ko ang mga paro-parong nagsiliparan sa tiyan ko dahil sa nakakatunaw niyang titig.

Hinintay ko siyang makalapit sa'kin. I was gulping while looking at our close distance. I smell his expensive woodsy scent that made my knees weak.

“Breath Ziyah...” Bastian husky voice sent shiver down my spine as he leaned forward to whispered in my ears. Kumurap ako at huminga ng malalim. Ngayon ko lang napagtanto na kanina pa pala ako hindi humihinga. Damn it!

I looked at his green orbs and sighed. Gano'n na ba talaga kalala ang epekto niya sa'kin? Parang nakaka baliw naman.

“Open your arms widely,” I ordered

He immediately spread his arms widely without tearing his gaze from my face. Mabilis kong pinasuot sa kaniya ang kaniyang polo dahilan upang matabunan ang puting sleeveless shirt niya. I saw his adams apple bobbed up and down while looking at me buttoning his polo.

Mabilis na nag tama ang mga mata naming dalawa nang tumingala ako. Inayos ko ang neckline niya at sininghot ito ng konti. Ang bango niya.

“Are you still going to cut your class today?” tanong ko dahilan upang tumikhim siya.

“No...” namamaos ang boses niyang bulong.

Tumaas ang kilay ko at pinagmasdan ang labi niya.

“Sigurado ka?” naniniguro kong tanong sa kaniya. He nodded his and smiled a bit.

May parte sa aking hindi naniniwala na hindi siya mag cucutting classes mamaya. Gawain niya ‘yan. Dahil alam ko kapag na bobored siya sa klase pumupunta siya doon sa park. Hindi ko na siya mababantayan dahil nandito na ako sa bahay niya. Pwede naman sigurong kahit sa labas sundan ko siya diba?

The heck Jazziyah, this is your punishment because he saw you stalking him. Then now you want to break his rule. Nag-usap na kayo kagabi diba?

“I hate my course but I promise to be good this time.” saad niya habang nilalagay ang tikwas ng buhok ko sa gilid ng aking tenga. How come that we became so close like this? I don't want to complain though. I like this. I like it when we're not intimidated to each other. Na para bang sobrang tagal na namin magkakilala.

Huminga ako ng malalim at tinitigan siya sa ng malalim. Alam kong kahit may iba na akong alam sa buhay niya wala parin akong karapatan manghimasok at pakialaman siya. But I badly want to be part of him. Gusto ko maging parte ng buhay niya.

“Narinig ko kanina ang pag-uusap niyo ng Daddy mo at hindi naging maganda ang kinalabasan ng pag-uusap na ‘yon. Dahil ba parati kang tumatakas sa klase mo? At hindi ka nagseseryoso sa pag-aaral?” kuryuso kong tanong dahilan upang umiwas siya ng tingin.

He sighed as he scratched his nose feeling irritated.

“Don't stick your nose in my problems okay? You're just here to serve me because of your punishment. Hindi kita dinala rito para makialam sa buhay ko. Know your place.” mabigat ang paghinga niya at madiin ang pagkakasabi sa'kin dahilan upang manlaki ng konti ang mata ko.

His eyes don't have any ounce of emotion. It's just blank like a starless night.

Is he had mood swings? Bakit bigla na lang nagbabago ang mood niya? Nakita ko kung paano mabilis siyang makabawi. From his dark eyes, it turned softer this time.

Nagsitaasan ang mga balahibo ko sa batok ng tignan niya ako gamit ang malambing na mga mata.

“I'm sorry for rasing my voice... Just don't mind my father okay? Don't start a conversation with him being the topic. At huwag ka ring lalabas sa kwarto mo kapag nandito siya. I don't want him to see you.” His voice softened as he gently caressed my nape.

Naguguluhan akong tumango sa kaniya at ngumiti.

“Can I kiss you?” I suddenly asked while looking at him in the eyes. Hindi ko alam pero kusa itong lumabas sa bibig ko.

Nakita kong biglang mamula ang magkabilang tenga niya at umiwas siya ng tingin sa 'kin. Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig at tinablan ng hiya.

“I'm sorry. It's just a joke.”

Kinakabahan kong saad sa kaniya. I took one step backward but he pulled my nape to crashed his lips on mine. Nagulat ako sa galaw niya pero pumikit ako at ginalaw ang labi ko para mas lalo kong mahalikan ang labi niya. I bit his lowerlip a bit making him groaned.

I snaked my arms around his neck and kissed him deeper. Tumigil ako nang maramdaman kong hindi man lang siya gumagalaw. Narinig ko siyang mahinang magmura at mabilis na sumubsob sa gilid ng leeg ko.

“I-I don't know how to kiss Ziyah... It's my first...” He suddenly whispered in the crook of my neck. My jaw dropped.

Really? Ramdam ko na kumikislap ang mga mata ko dahil sa sinabi niya. I chuckled and brush his hair with my fngers.

“I thought you have so many girlfriends and you have many experiences.” I said and chuckled.

With his god-like face. I’m sure girls are flocking to get his attention.

Umahon si Ryker at binigyan ako ng mariing titig na mas lalong nagpahalakhak sa'kin. Ang cute niya.

“You are really confident that you know me, huh? Well, you're wrong, Ziyah. You still don't know me. Maybe you just had a glimpse of me because of your stalkerish hobby but it's just that. But for now, I want you to teach me how to kiss... hmmm?” He asked while caressing my nape. Nangingiti akong tumango.

“What can I gain from the lessons?” I asked playfully that earned a groan from you.

“This set-up isn't really fair. You're always on the favor. But yeah, it can gain you to know me more. Only if I’ll be satisfied with your performance.” his lips curled for a taunting smirk.

My face flushed. I then tiptoe a bit to reach for his lips. Ang lambot ng labi niya! Pwede bang hindi na lang siya mag-aral at mag-halikan na lang kami buong araw?

Sinusundan ng mata ko si Bastian na papasok sa kaniyang kotse. Nagtataka ako kung bakit isa lang ang guard sa bahay nila. Dahil pala ayaw ni Bastian na may maraming tao sa bahay kasi hindi siya sanay at mas gusto niya ng tahimik.

Nagtaka ako ng biglang siyang lumabas sa kotse at naglakad patungo sa'kin. He effortlessly walked handsomely to me making me blushed.

My forehead creased a bit when I saw him handling my phone to me. Isasauli niya sa'kin?

“I took a selfie this morning after I woke up. I smiled a little there even if I don't love taking pictures of myself but I did for you.” I think my breathing stopped after I heard his words. With shaking hands I opened my phone and go to photos. My heart swell when I saw his gorgeous face early in the morning.

Naramdaman kong hinaplos niya ang batok ko dahilan upang tumingala ako sa kaniya. He suddenly cupped my face and softly caressed it.

“I also took a picture of my naked self, hope you'll like it.” He gave me an innocent smile before he gave me a peck on the lips.

Nakaawang ang mga labing tinanaw kong mawala ang kaniyang sasakyan sa harapan ko. Hinawakan ko ang dibdib ko at pinakiramdaman ang sobrang lakas ng tibok ng puso ko. My eyes suddenly went to the garden and there I saw Manang Jenna looking at me.

She smiled at me making me blushed furiously. Did she saw us?

“Manang pasok na po ako.” Nahihiya kong saad bago pumasok.

Pinigilan ko ang tumili nang makita ko ang larawan ni Ryker na hubot-hubad. Pinaypayan ko ang aking mukha nang mapunta ang tingin ko sa pagkalalaki niya.

“Tangina ang haba...” I whispered shockingly.

Kakasiya ba ‘yan sa butas ko? Kasiya ‘yan Jazziyah. Pagpapakalma ko sa sarili ko.