Choosing
UMANGAT ang mga kamay ko ng kusa. Mula sa kanyang pipis na tiyan patungo sa kanyang matipunong dibdib. Naramdaman ko ang pagsabunot niya sa buhok ko na parang sinasabing mas damhin ko pa ang kanyang katawan.
And so, I obliged. Because that was what my mind was telling me too. My thumb came across his nipples. I felt my hand vibrated, igniting from his body. The more I touched him, the more he groaned and the more he'd pull me close to him. I lingered every single movement he did by my touch.
"S-Softy..."
"X-Xyle..."
Our eyes met. We have the same passion and desire. Kahit itanggi ko, kusa iyong lumalabas. Natatakot ako sa kung ano ang maaaring mangyari. Naguguluhan ako kung bakit hindi ko kayang pag
Other WomanNAPATINGALA ako sa mataas na gusali sa aking harapan. Sheung Wan ang tawag nila sa lugar na ito. There were buildings everywhere. It looks like a very busy street. Shops and shoppers and the noise of foreign language were audible."May flat akong tinutuluyan dito. Let's go, Miranda."Naputol ang pagmamasid ko nang hawakan ni Fiore ang braso ko. Pumasok kami sa isang maliit na pasilyo at sumakay ng elevator. There were writings on the wall. Words written in cantonese and below are the english translations, ‘when there is a fire, do not use the lift’."It's a good thing I didn't sell my property here in Hong Kong. At least we have a space to use."Tumango lamang ako. Minsan na rin akong nakapunta ng bansang ito. Noong birthday ng kambal at nag-celebrate kami sa disneyland. Pero teen-agers pa lamang kami noon at halos burado na iyon sa aking ala-ala.Malawak ang inaakala kong isa lamang kwa
Seeing Him AgainONE WEEK HAS passed. Until now, Fiore didn't explain anything to me. I had a hint that the woman was one of his business investors, Ms. Aicheng. Pero bakit ganoon ang yakap niya kay Fiore? Why the heck did she kiss him on his lips?"Mir, are you done?" Fiore called me. I'm inside the bathroom looking at myself in front of a mirror."Sandali na lang," sagot ko ngunit hindi naman makakilos.Isang linggo ang lumipas na pabalik-balik sa project niya si Fiore. Kahit minsan ay hindi pa niya tinupad ang sinasabi niyang dinner. Parati akong mag-isang kumakain. Pagkatapos niyang magkape sa umaga, agad din siyang aalis. He's always in a hurry. And he even couldn't remember to kiss me before leaving. Madalas, nakakauwi siyang tulog na ako. Hindi pa kami nagkakausap kung itutuloy pa ba namin ang kasal o baka naman...Where is my Fiore? Or is he the real Fiore?"It's okay. Take your time..." aniya. Naririni
UnwelcomeSANDALI akong tumalikod upang pakalmahin ang sarili. The lights around me were making my mind blurred and blocked. Isabay pa ang patuloy na pagragasa ng kung anomang damdamin. Na heto at nagdudulot ng panlalamig sa mga kamay ko."Oh you're so sweet, Fiore! I'm not that pretty just like you said." Her voice echoed through my ears. By the words she said it only means that Fiore is complimenting her.At ang ngiti ni Fiore, abot hanggang tainga. Hindi ko alam kung maiinis ako o kung susugurin ko sila o kung palalagpasin ko na lang. Nanatili akong bahagyang nakakubli sa ilang mga matatangkad na foreigners."You're the prettiest girl here, Ai. You have to admit that even ladies are intimidated by you."She laughed so loud that it could hardly break my eardrums. "Fiore, this is why I like you. You're honest and truthful to your words."I like you?Ano ‘yon? Nagkakagustuhan na ba sila? Hin
The Truth“X-XYLON, ano ‘to?” taka kong tanong sa kanya.Instead of answering my question, he just smirked at me and guided my body to dance with that mellow music.“Just go with the flow, Mir…” bulong niya sa likod ng tainga ko. I shivered when his lips touched the side of my neck.Pakiramdam ko ay may gumuhit sa bawat himaymay ng katawan ko. Mainit at nakakaliyo.“Do you know who wrote this song?” he whispered through my ears.“N-No.” I answered and gulped. Gumapang kasi sa likod ko ang mainit niyang palad. Besides, I couldn’t care who the hell wrote the song playing around us. Hindi ko rin naman maintindihan dahil sa nakakabinging pintig ng puso ko ngayon.Damn you, Xylon!Hindi ko na dapat siyang makita. I am here for only one reason and that is Fiore. Bakit ba nandito rin si Xylon? Bakit magkadikit ang aming mga katawan at gra
HeartlessMABILIS kong itinulak ang pintong nakaharang sa daraanan ko. At hindi ako nagkamali kung sino ang nagmamay-ari ng mga boses na iyon. Sabay pa silang napatingin sa akin at binigkas ang pangalan ko.F*ck both of them!Tama pala ang pasya kong umalis na rito at magbalik na ng Pilipinas. Tama dahil hindi ako tunay na minahal ni Fiore. Sa halip ay siya pa mismo ang nagbugaw sa akin sa kaibigan niya.Flashbacks of all that had happened. Memories of the pain I had to bear. That time when I knelt down on the floor. When I almost breakdown thinking that it was all my fault."Damn you, Fiore!" Nakaigting ang pangang sabi ko. Nanlilisik ang mga mata kong ipinukol sa kanya. Nagpapatay-sindi ang ilaw sa paligid pero hindi noon magagawang itago ang galit na nadarama ko ngayon."M-Mir... M-Mir please, let me explain...""Damn you!" I almost scream at him. Gusto ko nga siyang sugurin ngayon at pagsasampalin. P
ReunionA BLACK covered pillow was covering my face. I could hear sentimental music around me. Simultaneous with the voices while I shut my mind of everything."Angel, ano ba kasi ang nangyari?""Camish, pabayaan muna kaya natin si Mir? Kahapon pa siya ganyan mula nang bumalik siya from Hong Kong.""Did that jerk do something? Sabi na't hindi talaga mapag-kakatiwalaan ang Fiore na iyon!"Mas lalo akong napahagulgol. Gusto ko na lang maglaho na parang bula. Para kapag tinangay ako ng hangin, tuluyan na akong mabura.I hate this feeling. I felt betrayed and punished. Eventhough I kept on commanding myself not to cry, my eyes were still so stubborn."Mir, iiwan namin ang pagkain mo rito ha. Kumain ka. Huwag kang papagutom, couz."A warm hand caressed my hair. "I hope you can tell us what had happened, Angel. We promise we won't judge you. We're your family. Mahal ka namin, couz. Kahit pa matigas ang
DisconcertedI WAS stunned. If I could only see my reflection, it will be very evident that I'm red as cherry. Mabilis ang kabog sa dibdib ko. Hindi ko lang nga maintindihan kung para saan iyon."Kuya! Akala ko bukas pa ang dating mo!" Yumakap si Sheena sa kanya. Na animo'y matagal na hindi nagkita. Gumanti ng yakap si Xylon.Kuya.Does that mean they're siblings?"They gave me the contract earlier than expected. Kaya dumiretso na 'ko rito." A deep voice coming from him sent shivers through my entire body. Hindi tuloy ako makagalaw.His eyes settled on me. Napabaling ako kay Camish na seryoso ring nakatingin sa akin. I do not remember my cousins being introduced to Xylon. They have only known Fiore dahil every week akong dinadalaw ni Fiore sa apartment at may pagkakataon na naroon din ang kambal. Except Tito Oscar and Tita Pat. They were with me when we had dinner at the Ilarde's residence together with
Out of my WayPAKIRAMDAM ko ay nasa isang munting paraiso ako. Pagpikit ko ng aking mga mata kanina, hindi ko na namalayan ang oras. I travelled into a place that is so peaceful and calm. I could still hear the sound of the spring that surrounds the house. The trees with fresh fruits and leaves that sway with the touch of the wind blowing in this late afternoon.Nakadungaw ako ngayon sa bintana at kasalukuyang ninanamnam ang pagtama ng hangin sa aking pisngi. Kailan ko nga ba huling naramdaman ang sariwang ihip na tulad nito? During my stay at Fiore's vacation house with his best friend.I smiled with bitterness. Those days were like acid I wanted to puke when I think about it.Huminga ako ng malalim. Narito ako ngayon sa lugar ng kaaway ko. Nakakatawa. Dahil para akong tunay na bisita kung ituring niya. I have my own room. Camish and Caleb have their own too.And damn! This is not just a house. It has several vacant