I WAS SO EXCITED to go to the hospital to tell Dad the good news. I hurried inside the ICU with a broad smile on my face.
“Miss Banaag, it’s good that you’re here. I have good news for you. Any moment now, the operation can be done on your father,” the doctor said to me and held my hand tightly.
I immediately glanced at Dad. I’m sure he’ll be happy when he finds out that Calixto helped us with his operation.
“Thank you, Doc.”
“By the way, did you already talk to Mr. Del’Torre?”
My broad smile faded as I turned to her in astonishment.
“Mr. Del’Torre? Why?”
“Didn’t he tell you? I’m glad that he paid all the expenses for your father’s operation, as well as the payment for all the medicines.”
My eyes widened at what she said.
“Haven’t you talk to him? He just left my office a while ago.” Confusi
“CALIX!” I smiled slightly, even though his eyes were now focused on Rexon.“What is he doing here? Is this man harassing you again?” He was planning to approach Rexon, but I quickly intervened.“No, he wasn’t. We were just talking,” I said in a somewhat worried voice.“Then what?” He furrowed his brows when he asked me.But I still couldn’t answer when I felt his hand on my shoulder that paralyzed all over my body.“She is already accepting my offer and she will be my personal assistant from now on,” Rexon clearly pronounced.I saw the shock on Calixto’s face when he heard that. Nor did not escape his sharp look at Rexon’s hand that remained on my shoulder.“No! That’s not true!” I suddenly broke his hand away from me and faced Rexon. “I said I can’t!” I refused.“Hey, is that how you talk to your futur
I HELD Dad’s hand tightly as we crossed the hallway to the operating room. I just stopped and just stared at him from the closed door.My tears fell out of fear and anxiety. “Uncle will surely be fine.” I felt Jacky’s warm palm on my shoulder.“Yes, he will,” I convinced myself. I sat in the waiting area and folded my hands before closing my eyes firmly. I haven’t slept for almost two days since the doctor told me that Dad’s operation will start today. I watched Dad almost every night while they’re checking his vitals.Relax,a voice whispered in my mind, so I took a deep breath. Yeah, that’s what I should do now. Relax, Cherry.I’ll bend over and pray really hard.My father’s surgery will take eight hours or more, so Jacky and I decided to eat at the cafeteria first while waiting. I haven’t eaten since this morning because my system doesn’t wan
“PICK UP the phone,” he whispered again, but I didn’t want to do it. Damn! Why now?! Why now when I’m ready for my first kiss?!I almost cursed whoever was calling because he ruined my moment with Calixto. I didn’t want to, but I have no choice because he gradually moved away from me and finally settled down.“Uh, excuse me, I’ll just answer,” I uttered.Without warning, I answered the call to make it even more annoying.“Hi! Missed me?” I frowned at the voice I knew so well. “Oh? It seems you forget me, huh?” he said in a slow and rumble voice.“Rexon!” I said out loud.“W-wait? Are you mad?” I heard his faint laugh on the other line.Damn! You broke my moment!“Hey, are you still there?” he asked again as if I couldn’t hear him anymore.“Do you know that my first kiss was about to happened?!
“W-WHAT are you doing here?” He glanced down at his wristwatch then looked back at me again.He looked down at my bleach jeans and white shirt. I was also wearing the backpack I was carrying tightly.“It’s work time. Is there an emergency at the hospital?” he asked. “Is there something wrong?” He took another step to get closer to me, so I quickly looked up at him.“Tell me, is there a problem?” he asked again.I swallowed before speaking. “I’m fired.” I smiled slightly because his forehead furrowed even more at what he heard.“You’re fired?” He just laughed when he recovered and even held on to his two waists before shaking his head.So I did the same before leaning into the wall. I laughed a little after shaking and bowing my head.“Maybe, I’m the unluckiest person in the world, didn’t I? I’ve been given a lot of trouble
I IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED him because he was wearing a black leather jacket and his regular black ball cap. He was also wearing black sunglasses, so no one would recognize him until he removed his shades and cap. He felt my presence, so he turned to me and slightly lowered the sunglasses to looked at me. “W-what are you doing here?” I stuttered. “Visiting your father.” He looked up at me again. I barely glanced at the closed door before him. I also noticed the fruit basket he was carrying. “I was just taking care of something outside. Ah, do you want to come in?” I asked him. He stood up. “I’ve waited here for almost two hours and you will ask me if I want to come in?” He clenched his jaw as if running out of patience with what I did. I look down for a second and suddenly throw him a smile. “Come in.” Because I didn’t want to be rude, my smile remained as I waited for him to enter. If possible, I don’t want to get pissed
“HOW’S UNCLE GORIO?” Jacky stood beside me while holding an empty tray. “He’s fine. Maybe he can go home tomorrow,” I smiled broadly as I continued to wipe the table. “Well, that’s good news. You won’t be stressed by that.” I just nodded at what she said. I honestly don’t feel tired. Especially now that Dad was awake, I feel like I’m stronger. “How about you and Calixto? How are you two going?” She sat down in the black chair, and her question made me look down. “We’re fine.” I smiled slightly to hide how I really felt. “Hmm . . . That’s smile, I already know you, friend. Are you hiding something to me?!” She raised an eyebrow at me. I just sighed and sat down in the black chair beside her. “I don’t know. We haven’t seen each other lately. Maybe he’s just busy with some things.” I shrugged my shoulder. “Really? I heard that he has a new girlfriend.” I sat up straight in the chair since I heard that news
HIS WORDS hit my heart so hard that I couldn’t move. I swallowed his word, but my heart didn’t seem to accept it, so I shook repeatedly.“No, it can’t be happening. You can’t do this, Calix!” I blurted out.He furrowed his brows and looked at me with dark dispassionate eyes.“You don’t have to shout. I’m still the boss here,” he said seriously.My eyes widened, and the resentment in my heart slowly rose. Why would he ever tell me who he is and what I am to him?“I-I’m sorry,” I utterly said.I had to bend down and bite my lips hard to stop the tears from falling. So this is it? Is this the answer I was waiting for?The truth finally spoke up! I endured the pain and swallowed his exact words.“Look, I don’t want to hurt you, but if this is my only choice, I’d rather tell you the truth so you don’t have any expectations from me.&
“ENOUGH, CHERRY. You might get drunk,” he said seriously.“Come on! You like it, don’t you?! You make me sit here and drink, then you don’t want me to get drunk?!” I bravely pulled out the bottle of vodka from him.He did nothing because I immediately pour the brandy into my glass shot. Gradually, I felt the heat on my cheeks when I drank it. This was how it feels to be drunk, how delicious it feels.“For Calixto and Amanda!” I said aloud with a bitter smile.“Cheers!”“Listen, I don’t want you to get drunk,” he continued. He almost whispered those words to me.“I’m fine, Calixto. Why don’t you just mind your girlfriend instead of me?” I said with my stern lip. I raised my hand to press it to my cheek.His jaw tightened as I did. “I’ll take you home.” He grabbed my wrist.“No, I’ll take her home.&r
“FUCK, HURRY!” I exclaimed.I don’t know how many times I’ve been devalued at relish. I feel like I’m not the former Cherry who is unobtrusive and full of bodily innocence.He awakened what had long been hidden in the corner of my being- and that was lust, hunger, desire, and horniness and eroticism.He quickly stood up and pulled his fingers to my mouth. He stood up and arranged my seat over the sink.His hand gripped both my legs to open and ties in between my legs. Then he enters roughly . . .“Aahh . . .” I’m excited but based on how he did, it gives me intense heat.He is huge, he is strong and delicious . . . And that’s what I’m craving for.“Ah, fuck, you’re so tight, baby! “ He bit my ear. He added fire to our wet bodies.Tears forming at the corner of my eyes. I can’t explain how it feels. I want to cry with so much pleasure. Damn! He&r
“YOUR PARENTS?” I said without thinking.He looked up at me then raised an eyebrow. Lower the cutlery holder and gently wipe the tissue.My snout immediately tilted. Should I keep what I know a secret first?“They’re going to watch a concert.”I didn’t comment after he said that, after all, his parents came here for him and I didn’t. . .I was shaken. What was going through my mind? What do you think, Cherry, that he is going to propose to you? TSS..wake up! Don’t dream because it will surely seem vague that it will happen again. After you turned down his marriage offer then, now what will you expect?I was nervous when his parents arrive. We are here in Dawson’s suite to wait for them.Rexon and Dawson were not there because they were on the rooftop waiting for the helicopter carrying their parents to land.“Are you nervous?” I felt Lara’s palm on my shoul
I WAS UNCOMFORTABLY sitting in my seat, not because I was next to Hannah, it’s just because Rexon was staring at me the whole time.I smiled widely at him. My heart was overwhelmed with joy and happiness. I don’t care if Hannah is jealous, as long as I’m here to support my boyfriend, nothing else.“One more time, then let’s move on to another song,” Jeff said as he kicked the guitar again.“TSS . . .Rexon can’t concentrate because of you,” she said firmly.I turned to Hannah, who was now right in front of me staring. I wait for her a little second to look at me in the eyes, but she didn’t.I looked back at Rexon. Again he looked at me in his damn serious face. It seemed to be distracted by my presence. But I have no intention of leaving. What I did is to stand in my seat, saying, “Goodluck, babe!” I cheered.I saw the shock registered on his face as their co-member tease
I WAS SHOCKED by what I heard, but I still tried to smile at them.“Oh? Hannah, yeah. She’s with us. Thanks again, see you around!” I say goodbye to them.I walked fast not to return to the bungalow but to enter the barrio of San Bartolome.I’m not jealous of what I’m eating again. I just wonder why they are all here?I first entered the market where there was a lot of tourists shopping.I was wrong to think that the Island was not yet fully developed because when I entered its navel, I saw the vibrant civilization of the area there. There are already many standing café shops and several restaurants and bars in the city row.I also spotted some hotels and resorts before I reached the destination hotel. I looked up at its large, lofty yard. Maybe you need to walk a few kilometers first before you can enter the hotel entrance.I quietly entered and was amazed at its beauty and size. I was about to to
I WOKE to the chirping of a bird to be heard from the young man. I narrowed my eyes and glanced at Rexon’s bed last night. It was no longer by my side, but the smile never left my lips.It’s hard to believe what happened, but there’s only one thing I know is true. He is no longer angry at me.I pulled out the clothes that hung on the closet door and walked out the door onto the small veranda.My lips agape when I notice the Island right in front of me. The sandbar also seems to be an advantage of the Island.“Wow!” I couldn’t help but say.“You’re awake.”I turned to Rexon, who now seemed ready to tour the entire Island. He was wearing a white polo shirt and khaki shorts dyed with brown topsider shoes.He immediately hugged me from behind and kissed me on the neck.“It’s nice here, Rex,” I said softly.“You’re much more beautiful than thi
I REMAINED standing while biting my lip. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away.That’s it? Is that it? Will he not confront me for what happened, or the worst thing is to break up with me?I quietly lay down next to him and glanced at him with his head turned to the other side of the bed.I breathe out heavily. What should I do to make him lose his temper?I leaned over and examined his wide back beside me. His strong back and broad shoulders are one of the most beautiful parts of his body. I won’t get tired of staring at it and touching it when the opportunity arises.I exhale sharply, then courageously caress his back gently.“Rex?” I mumbled softly.I moved a little and just squeezed into him. I could smell his scent and the softness of his skin underneath me.“Are you asleep?” I ask in a low voice.But there was no answer from him, so I squeezed even harder into
“REX,” I say, barely more than a whisper.“I’m glad you still remember my name,” he says under his breath and kisses the base of my neck.Of course! Even though it was slightly hoarse, I knew his voice very well. Gradually my shoulder shook as I could no longer hold back the tears.Damn it, why am I still acting?“A-What are you doing here?” I ask. I wiped the tears with my hand.I’m going to face him again. I immediately swallowed and collected the remaining energy when I look up at him. Damn! Why he’s so gorgeously hot wearing his black suit? His sensuous, sexy, statuesque body shape made my heart overwhelmed with surprise.I’m too stunned to penetrate the feeling inside me. Is this how I miss him so much?“Why? Are you not happy to see me? Are you expecting someone else besides me?”I closed my eyes and shook. Wrong question, Cher.“When did
I LOOKED UP at the five-star hotel that Cindy told me about.“Are you sure this is the venue?” I asked as we walked down the hallway.“Yes, they’re in the function room.”Before we entered, she first took me to one of the suites to get dressed.I have seen some models smile at me. They are wearing the work that Cindy herself did.I looked down at the black corset dress I was wearing. Its chest contour was slightly low, so my chest almost popped out when it tightened the ribbon on my back.“Perfect!” Her wide smile commented on me.I glanced again at the models next to me, who were wearing far away from me.“Ahm, is this really what I’m going to wear? Isn’t it too sexy?” I hesitate to ask.“It’s the groom’s request. You’re the main guest tonight, so you’re great because he’ll give you a big tip to make sure.” She re
IT’S THE SECOND week of December. It’s only a few days before Christmas. Just like the weather, my heart is as cold as it is.I heard a noise from the living room because Andrew is putting up a Christmas tree. I got up and took a shower. I received a message from Ms. Cindy.“Oh, our queen is awake!” Andrew smiled broadly at me as he faced the Christmas tree.“Are you leaving again?” Aunt Melva asked.I glanced at Dad holding some garlands to attach to the Christmas tree.“Yes, Auntie, I just have an appointment today,” I say goodbye here.I stepped closer to Dad and gave him a kiss on the cheek, “I’m leaving, Dad,” I said.“Won’t you have breakfast first?”“Not anymore, maybe at the meeting.” I turned my back on them and walked out.I went to Cindy’s boutique. It’s been a while since we saw each other, so I decided