“Stimmt das?” {Is that true?}
Nilingon ako ni Elisha matapos mapanood ang balita sa Smart TV. Parang hindi pa rin makapaniwala tong dalawang kaibigan ko.
"Yes. It won't be on the news if not," sagot ko naman.
Well, it was announced that my brother and Giselle Jimenez are already engage since last year and their wedding will be in the next three months. Giselle made the announcement on her I*******m with a picture of her hand with a diamond engagement ring as if Bryce was holding it.
Since then, my grandfather has been planning the much-anticipated wedding, and Giselle is the perfect match to be my brother's wife. I know Giselle outside of her celebrity life since we occasionally come across each other, particularly at social gatherings to which her family is also invited. She will undoubtedly take good care of my brother. I can tell she's madly in love with Bryce.
“The Jimenez went to the mansion for a private family dinner about a year ago. I was there when they break that news to everyone. Pero nagulat ako to know that their wedding will be three months from now.” kuwento ko sa kanila.
Hindi ko lang nasabi sa kanila dahil na rin sa pakiusap ni Lolo dahil sabi niya ay siya na raw ang bahalang magpaalam sa ibang tao na malalapit rin sa amin.
"Geordane, do you know about this?" baling ni Elisha sa kaharap namin.
Napailing naman siya saka sinulyapan ako. "I think I was out of the country when the engagement happened."
Naalala ko na wala nga siya noong family dinner kasama ang mga Jimenez dahil nasa Norway siya para sa isang Conference ng mga kilalang female icon in the medical field. Nabanggit kasi ito ni Kuya sa akin ng tanungin ko siya kung bakit absent si Geordane noong time na binisita ko siya dito ospital para magdala ng pasalubong dahil kakauwi ko lang din noon galing Morocco.
“Hindi ko din naipaalam sa inyo dahil nawala rin sa isip ko. Besides, it will be in the news sooner or later.” Muli akong napatingin sa TV. “And it happened,” I added.
“Wala na! May nanalo na!” Elisha exclaimed.
"Well, Giselle is a good woman, and Bryce is at the right age already to get married," I said while scanning my phone.
Ang bilis kumalat ng balita dahil kahit sa social media ay maingay na rin. Mabilis din akong pinutakte ng mga followers ko sa I*******m and Twitter asking my opinion about it.
"But wait─ it's for business purposes only, right? Bryce is single for a long time, and Giselle is linked to her on-screen partner. Hmmm…" Saglit na nag-isip si Elisha bago napapitik. "It's with Harvey Arcilla."
Sumang-ayon ako. "Well, show business is full of drama and lies. Who knows who?"
"P-Pero mukhang mabilis naman yata. Hindi naman mahal ng Kuya mo 'yang si Giselle."
Taas ang kilay kong hinarap si Geordane nang sabihin niya iyon. Blangko lang ang mukha niya at tila hindi siya masaya sa balitang narinig.
Although she has a point. Bryce has been vocal for telling me that he doesn't love Giselle and he will never be able to reciprocate whatever feelings his fiancée has for him, but even so, he doesn't complain to Lolo, he doesn't object either. Until now I haven't heard anything from Kuya. So, I thought that maybe he has already accepted or maybe he already has feelings for the woman who is destined to marry him.
"Bakit parang tutol ka sa kasalan, Dane?" singit ni Elisha na may mapang-asar na ngiti.
Hindi naman agad nakapagsalita si Geordane kaya mas lalo siyang tinadtad ni Elisha. Umaariba na naman ang kadaldalan at mapang-asar na ugali niya.
"Hindi ako tutol. Hindi ko lang ini-expect—"
"Hindi mo expected na iba na ang mahal niya? Hindi mo expected na tuluyan na siyang ikakasal sa ibang babae? Why? Affected k aba?”
"Ewan ko sa 'yo, E! Kahit paano boss ko siya. Kaya ko lang nasabi iyon dahil 'yon ang opinyon ko. Walang malisya ro'n."
Napailing na lang ako. Baka mag-away pa itong dalawa kung hindi ko pa aawatin. Elisha really loved teasing Geordane. Naiintriga pa rin kasi ito kung bakit nga hindi na magkaibigan si Kuya at Geordane.
"Stop it, you two! Baka mamaya magka-pikunan na naman kayo!"
“Uy! Hindi naman ako pikon. Baka itong si G, laging tahimik kapag inaasar kay Bryce. Napaka-seryoso sa buhay kaya single eh! Balak maging matandang dalaga na lang!”
I merely shook my head as Elisha continued to tease Geordane. Until now, there has been no news that it is related to G's romantic life. If someone wants to court her, she will quickly reject it while others were intimidated by her credentials and accomplishments.
Hindi na rin pinatulan ni Geordane si Elisha sakto rin na pumasok si Jaztyn para ipaalam sa kanya na may bago siyang pasyente na kailangang operahan.
Before we bid goodbye, we decided to go out and have a dinner date on Saturday evening around BGC. It was only today that we had extra time so we were able to plan something like this so that we could also relax for a while from our work.
Hindi na sumabay si Elisha sa akin dahil bigla siyang tinawagan ni Joseff na mayroon siyang biglaang meeting para sa upcoming launch ng kanyang bagong make-up line.
As I arrived, my secretary approached me immediately with her lively image. "Good day, Miss Blythe!"
"Same to you Kelly, how's everything here?"
Pinagsawa ko ang aking mga mata sa pagtingin sa paligid. Bawat taong madaanan ko ay ngumingiti at bumabati sa akin dahilan para mapangiti ako dahil magaganda ang ugali at pakikitungo ng mga empleyado ko dito.
Solstice Design Institute is an Interior Design Company known worldwide. The building is in white and wood theme. Most of its walls are made of high-class fiberglass.
The whole ten-story building was personally designed by me, of course. It also has a rooftop which can convert into a function hall for a purpose. There are two floors intended for my employees who are away from their family and no place to stay with free food and lodging. The building design is a mix of modern geometrical and futuristic Greek design. Doors have technologically functioned. My employees are neat and in proper working attire.
I saw the ground floor was so busy. The receptionists politely attend to the client's inquiries while some pass by with work stuff in their arms and greeted me.
"Okay, naman po, Miss Blythe. By the way, ibinigay sa akin ni Yohan ang project proposal nila for the Expo in Australia for the next month."
"Good to hear that. I’ll check it later,”
We went to the elevator. Good thing, hindi ako nakakaramdam ng pagkahilo. Kelly pushed the last floor button where my office is located.
"Ma'am Blythe, tumawag pala si Don Demetriou kanina at pinapasabi na tumawag ka sa kanya kapag nakarating ka na rito."
Napatigil naman ako ng marinig ko iyon. Tumango lang si Kelly nang makitang hindi man lang ako nag- react dahil sa gulat.
Matagal na panahon na rin akong hindi nakakabisita sa mansyon. After I graduated in college umuwi kami rito sa Pilipinas at agad akong bumukod. I bought a condo unit in Proscenium, where I am currently residing for almost five years already.
Tuwing may espesyal na okasyon lang ako umuuwi sa Villa Solandis, especially during Lolo's birthday and my parent's death anniversary. Medyo may kalayuan din naman kasi at hindi rin kami nagkikita-kitang tatlo doon dahil sa iba’t-ibang schedule na mayroon kami sa mga trabaho namin.
"Sige, ako na ang bahala..." I said.
I took the phone from my hand bag and typed a message for Bryce. After I sent it, I reached the floor of my office. I instruct Kelly to bring me food at my office.
I gathered my senses as I sat down and calmed myself before opening my MacBook and calling Grandpa using Skype.
"Oh! kaló apógevma engoní mou, Mou leípeis Blythe my dear!" {Oh, Good afternoon, my granddaughter, I miss you, Blythe, my dear!}
My Abuelo greeted me in his good mood. I can see that he is enjoying the beach. Oh, he's in Greece.
"Mou leípeis pára polý Lolo," {I miss you too, Lolo,} I managed to smile in front of the camera.
I still can't believe he is now turning eighty five. My grandfather really knows how to take good care of his health. At his age, he can still play golf and do some running. Seeing him enjoy in Agape Coast for some unexpected summer escapade is happiness for me.
"How are you, hija? Your secretary told me that you were sick yesterday kaya hindi ka nakapasok." puno ng pag-aalala na sambit niya.
"I'm okay now, Lo, don't worry. Pagod lang dala na rin ng trabaho." I almost startle knowing that I am lying to him.
“Eísai sígouros?” {Are you sure?}
"Of course! No need to worry now," I smiled a bit.
"Why don't you try to go for a vacation? Magbakasyon ka rin muna pansamantala, apo."
Well, that's a good idea, if ever. Saka baka nga magbakasyon rin ako, pero hindi para mag-relax kung hindi dahil sa pagbubuntis ko.
“Tha to skeftó Lo, allá efcharistó gia tin prótasí sou.” {I'll think about it Lo, but thanks for your suggestion.}
Lolo was about to say something when a waiter came in. He brings some of the best Greek cuisine, my grandfather’s favorite; Choriatiki Salad, Briam, and Bougatsa. He also requested the Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1959 since he can’t live without his favorite white wine in every meal of the day.
Parang bigla ay na-miss ko ang Greece. The white-sand beaches, our château at the edge cliff, and the Agape Coast where most of my childhood was there.
"So, bakit n'yo nga pala ako gustong makausap, may problema ba sa kompanya?" I asked. Iyon din naman kasi ang gusto kong malaman.
I heard him groaned.
"It was no longer my company, Blythe. I passed it to your father, and as he died, the company was automatically under Bryce and you. I am too old for this, hija."
"And you knew my answer to that, Lolo."
Ayoko saluhin ang Montreal Empire. Una pa lang alam ko na hindi iyon para sa akin. Ang humawak ng ganoong kalaking kompanya ay hindi ko kaya. Lalo na ngayon na nag-expand sila across the US.
“Ayaw mo bang mag-enjoy naman ang Lolo mo? Look? This is what I want, my glass of white wine, the beach and the goal to travel the whole world as long as I am still alive. Paperworks is getting my wrinkles back! Going to derma for skin repair is much expensive.” He joked.
I chuckled. “Lo, no one is stopping you for doing that but please do understand that I have SDI with me and I want to focus with my own company.”
Kontento na ako sa SDI. Malaki na rin ang kompanya ko at nagbabalak na rin ako mag expand through nearby Asian Country by next year. Kaya nga ako tutok sa trabaho dahil gusto kong mas maging matagumpay ang SDI sa larangan ng Interior Design.
Hindi na nagsalita si Lolo pero alam ko na disappointed siya sa sinabi ko, but he can't force me.
"Anyways, tumawag ako sa mansyon at nalaman ko na wala roon si Bryce simula pa noong mga nakaraan linggo."
"He's in the US. Tinututukan niya ang expansion ng MC doon."
"He could have sent Geordane there instead. Alam na ba niya ang tungkol sa pag- announce ni Giselle ng engagement nila?"
"I don't know. I haven't spoken to Kuya about it yet. Besides, Geordane can't because she has her work here too. Earlier, when Elisha and I visited her, she was very busy owing to a surge of patients due to food poisoning incident in a School nearby."
"He should be focusing on his upcoming wedding! Baka alibi lang niya ang pinapatayo niyang ospital doon para magkita sila ng babae niya!” Bakas ang galit sa mga mata niya nang sabihin niya iyon.
Here we go again. I can't help but hold a hard breath.
How many times have I heard this from Grandpa? He always likes this, accusing my brother of infidelity.
Malakas daw ang kutob niya na may ibang babae si Kuya kaya nga minadali niya ang kasalan ni Bryce at Giselle. Ayaw niyang mapahiya sa mga tao lalo na kung ang magiging babae man lang ni Kuya ay kung saan-saan lang daw nito napulot.
"Stop thinking that Kuya Bryce has another woman. I know Kuya... He won't hurt Giselle's feelings even if he doesn't love her at all," I firmly said.
My brother was simply too busy at work, and his focus on expansion is the reason he is not at the Villa most of the time. If he is truly in love with someone else, or if he has a girlfriend, I am sure he will not keep it from us.
I am aware that Lolo is quite selective and was raised in an arranged marriage, but I also know that if my brother was truly in love with someone else, Lolo would spare him.
"How can you be so sure of that? Hmmm."
"The fact that he didn't object to your wish to let him marry someone for business is a proof enough that he has a word. Besides, all of Bryce's time is spent at work, so please, Grandpa, stop accusing him," I defended. Hindi ko na rin gusto na humaba pa ang issue tungkol dito. It's so pointless.
"My sources are reliable. Soon hija, the truth will prevail." It was calm yet dangerous.
Hindi ko maiwasang kabahan nang sabihin niya iyon. His serious aura is a trouble for anyone. He can easily manipulate everything and dig deepest hole to unveil secrets.
I ended the call with a throbbing heart. Wala sa sariling napapikit ako. Hindi malabong gawin ni Lolo sa akin ang ginagawa niya kay Kuya. The fact that he admits he had my brother investigated, that's a threat.
“Ma’am Blythe, si Ma’am Elisha po nandito,” bungad ni Kelly sa akin pagkatapos kong marinig ang pagkatok niya sa pinto.Wala sa sariling nag-exit ako ng Skype App matapos ang naging pag-uusap namin ng aking abuelo. Tumango lang ako sa ang aking sekretarya at hinayaan na papasukin ang aking kaibigan.Akala ko may meeting ito kaya nga siya hindi sumabay sa akin kanina. Hindi ko alam kung bakit biglang napapunta siya dito sa akin ng biglaan at walang pasabi.Parang magsasabong ang mga kilay nito at pansin ko na namumula na rin ang kanyang tenga, sensyales na hindi maganda ang timpla ng modo niya. Isang buntong hininga ang aking pinakawalan ng marinig ko ang malutong niyang pagmura sa hangin.“Not in a mood?” I asked her.She just rolled her eyes. “Wala na nga akong matinong tulog, bubungad pa sa akin ang isang bad news pagdating ko ng office kanina,”I frowned. Base sa hilatsa ng pagmumukha niya mukhang hindi basta-basta bad news lang ang nangyari sa kanya. Hindi rin naaalis ang kanyang
My morning went well because I did not suffer from morning sickness; nevertheless, I do not have a desire to cook my own meal, which is why I chose to order some Greek breakfast from Cyma instead. This restaurant is the best for Mediterranean cuisine, and it stands out when I'm longing for Greek food. Elisha just called to say she's in France for the Cartier photoshoot and will be back by Saturday afternoon, so she could be able to join with us on our girls' date that evening. Hindi na muna ako nagpunta sa opisina dahil natapos ko na rin kahapon ang mga importanteng papeles na kailangan kong tapusin. Sinabihan ko si Kelly na hindi ako papasok sa office at kung may client na papasok ay i-resched na lang bukas. I just want to relax. I want to be free from work even just for today. Naalala ko kasi ang bilin ni Geordane na kailangan kong magpahinga at makawala sa trabaho kahit dalawang beses sa isang linggo. Natigil ako sa pagmumuni-muni ng biglang mag-ring ang doorbell. Agad akong tu
[Stop worrying about Nana,] While I'm driving to work, I'm paying close attention to the road. I am talking to Geordane over the phone telling her about my conversation with Nana yesterday as she visited me at my unit. I had trouble sleeping last night since I was so anxious. I therefore get out of bed too early today and get ready to leave for the office at six thirty in the morning. I am uncomfortable to remain at my house either, as I will only recall everything that my Nana expressed yesterday. “Can’t help it G. She’s weird yesterday,” I said. [Parang hindi mo pa kilala si Nana. Masyadong malalim talaga iyon magbitaw ng mga salita…] Pero iba ang pakiramdam ko sa ibig sabihin ng sinabi niya sa akin. Alam kong may pinatutungkulan siya sa mga katagang iyon. “Hindi ko alam. I’m out of focused─” [Unahin mong isipin yung baby mo. Diba may importanteng client ka ngayon? Diyan kadapat mag focus.] putol sa akin ni Geordane. Today is Saturday and the day that I’ll be meeting my Itali
I set myself up to get ready for the scheduled meeting with the prospective client. I cleansed my face again and applied moisturizer. Since my skin tone is light, I just wear light makeup on my face. I used a tiny bit of BB Cream and concealer to cover up my eye bags, along with some bronzer and highlighter, sheer eye shadow, and lip tint to enhance my lips. I had the ideal set of brows on fleek, so I don't need to draw any lines with them. I paired the white stiletto with the pastel floral knee-length dress that I had picked out.I can't help but feel bad about myself when I recall that night when I let myself get drunk and was freely pleasured by a stranger.But I haul over the coals on that thought. Of course, I know who he is.I know him. Every inch of him, I've always known him. I once dreamt of wanting him for me and my picture of always and forever.I sighed. Pinalis ko ang ideyang iyon.Hindi ko na dapat iniisip ang bagay na iyon lalo pa na masyado nang komplikado ang bawat p
“I propose that she take a leave from work since she needs to rest. She is not allowed to be surrounded by emotional and physical strain because she is just in her first trimester, which is a critical stage for pregnant women.” I heard someone said that. Kahit parang hini-hele ako sa antok ay sinikap kong maigalaw ang aking kamay. Tila may kirot akongnaramdaman ng maiangat ko ito ng kaunti. Para bang may tumutusok sa likod ng aking kanang kamay na nagbibigay ng kirot sa ugat ko. When I eventually opened my eyes, I was surrounded by white ceilings and walls. I began to familiarize myself with the surroundings before realizing I was in the hospital. Gamit ang kabilang kamay ay mabilis kong hinawakan ang aking tiyan. Hinimas koi to ng buong pag-aalala at mabilis na nagdasal para sa kaligtasan ng aking anak. Hindi ko mapapatawad ang sarili ko kung may mangyari sa kanya. Naging masubsob ako sa trabaho at napakataas ng kompyansa kong kaya kong pagsabayin ang pagtatrabaho at pagbubuntis
"Pwede ba? I don't have time for your wisecrack! I'll reschedule our meeting on Monday and that's final—""Don't play games with me anymore, Blythe. The chase is over." He cut me off.Naningkit ang mga mata ko nang harapin ko siya."What are you talking about?"Ngayon, hindi ko na nakikita ang pagkapilyo sa kanyang mukha. Hindi siya muling lumapit sa akin ngunit ramdam ko ang nagbabadyang panganib oras na ako’y muling sumalungat na naman sa kanya."I know, you know what I am talking about…" His expression changed, became even icier. "Why? You thought I'd be unable to identify the woman behind the mask with whom I had a lovely wild night one month ago?"Every heartbeat is a suicide feeling for me. Gusto kong umalis sa silid na ito at mawala nang tuluyan sa paningin niya. I want to stay away from him. Sigurado ako na hindi niya ako nakilala noong gabing iyon. He did not take off my mask from that night until I woke up."I am a Casteliogne, remember? I have means and ways amore mio." he
{Where the hell is you?!}Inilayo ko nang kaunti ang cellphone sa tainga ko nang marinig ang sigaw na iyon ni Elisha. Napatingin pa ako kay Khyfer sa gilid na tahimik lang na nagmamaneho.Mabuti na rin at na-discharge ako ngayong araw. Hindi din kasi ako sanay na magtagal sa ospital. Kaya nga ang dalawang araw na pananatili ko doon ay parang lalo akong magkakasakit."I'm on my way home—"{Kelly told me what happened yesterday. Damn! Nasaan ka ngayon at susunduin na kita!} she cut me off with so much concern in her voice."No! No, no—I'm okay. Pauwi na rin naman ako," pigil ko sa kanya.Hindi rin puwedeng makita ni Elisha si Khyfer. Hindi pa ako handa na malaman ni Elisha o kahit na sino na nandito si Khyfer at siya ang ama ng anak ko.I immediately turned to the person next to me, who remained focused on the road. Khyfer was able to inform me yesterday that he had prevented my secretary from learning about my pregnancy. It was merely an excuse that I was too stressed at work and neede
"Hey B! I think we have a little bad news here..." Elisha muttered as she walks through my room.I stopped fixing my earrings and took a glance at her. Tonight, we will be going out for dinner together with Geordane."Why? What's the problem?""Hindi raw makakapunta si Geordane, no details explained." Elisha sighed, "Paano 'yan?"Tumingin ako sa relo ko at nakitang alas-siyete na ng gabi. Pareho na rin kaming nakabihis ni Elisha kaya medyo nanghinayang ako na hindi na naman makakapunta si Geordane. Pero mas nakakapanghinayang na nag-aksaya kami ng oras para saw ala ngayong gabi. Itong si Elisha ay nagmamadali rin namang gumabol makauwi dito sa Pilipinas para hindi mawala sa gala namin."Ano ba sabi?" tanong ko ulit. Inabot naman niya sa akin ang kanyang phone.From: GeordaneE, I can't make it tonight. Tell Blythe na may importanteng lakad ako, babawi ako next time. I'm really sorry!This is not the first time that Geordane canceled our plans. Lately, lagi siyang busy at tila wala nan
Hindi ko alam pero nang mabasa ko iyon ay kinabahan ako bigla. Parang ayaw ko nang buksan ang regalo kaso mas nangingibabaw pa rin ang curiosity sa akin kaya itinabi ko ang note at sinimulang sirain ang ribbon na nakatali rito. I started to tear the gold wrap. I can see gold edges and a crystal frame kaya mas lalo akong nagduda na isang painting ang laman nito. As I finally finished, it was revealed to be a painting. I swiftly showed it to me, however it seems like that was a dreadful mistake. Parang bigla ay nanlambot ang aking tuhod at unti-unti akong napasalampak sa sahig dahilan para mabitawan ko ang painting at naglikha iyon ng malakas na ingay. Literal aking nanginginig sa matinding takot ngayon. Kagabi lang ay tanging sa panaginip ko lang nakikita ang painting na iyan pero ngayon ay nasa mismong harapan ko na. Sa panlalambot ng aking tuhod ay ang sabayang pag-alpas ng mga luha ko na parang kanina ay pilit kong pinipigilan. Hindi ko maiwasang pakatitigan iyon sa sahig. Sa pa
I sat down on the high-end chair at the kitchen island, feeling weak after Elisha and I had an unexpected fight. This week has never been easy. I almost end up in the hospital yesterday. My brother is facing a great scandal, Throne knew my pregnancy, and I think he will stay here a little bit longer, and now Elisha knew about Khyfer being the father of my unborn child. Hindi ko na alam kung paano ako uusad sa mga susunod na araw. I am fucking messed up. I looked up the lunch Khyfer had prepared for me. I am hungry, yet I am unable to move the meal due to frustration. I am not upset with Khyfer, and I understand how difficult it is for him to be in this situation. Elisha's unexpected arrival came at precisely the wrong time. Alam ko na nasaktan ko siya kanina sa mga sinabi ko pero hindi ko naman sinasadya na masabi yun sa kanya at maisip niya na parang hindi ko siya kailangan at tinatanggalan ko na siya ng karapatan sa bata. Hindi ko lang kasi gusto na maghabol sa kanya lalo pa at a
“Sorry but your face was so epic!” Hindi ko talaga mapigilang hindi matawa tuwing naaalala ang mukha niya kanina. Para siyang bata na hindi nabigyan ng star ni teacher. He simply shook his head and told me to finish my food. I began to eat the salad and the rest of the meal he cooked. While I was eating, he informed me that he went to buy groceries while I was sleeping. Lilith and Apollo watched over me while he was gone. Nagpunta rin si Tyrell dito kanina dahil sa matinding pag-aalala. Siya ang tumawag ng doctor na unang tumingin rin sa akin sa ospital kung saan ako dinala ni Khyfer noong nahimatay ako. Tahimik ang naging hapunan ko. Hindi ko nga maiwasang hindi siya hangaan dahil maging sa gawaing bahay ay may alam si Khyfer. Siya na rin kasi ang nagkusang maghugas ng pinagkainan ko maging ang paglilinis ng banyo para kung gamitin ko ay mabango at maaliwalas. “Dito ka na matulog...” Tumingin siya sa akin habang inaayos ang aking kumot. Nakikinita ko ang pagkagulat niya dahil sa
“You're having a nightmare.”Tuluyan na akong nagmulat nang marinig ang napakapamilyar na boses na iyon. Nang sinubukan kong bumangon ay may mga matitipunong braso naman na umalalay sa akin hanggang sa makasandal ang aking ulo sa headboard.I looked intently at the man beside me. Suddenly, I remembered the man in my dream. I recall his features under that black mask, his iconic blue eyes, pointed nose, and angled jawline.Hindi na ako nagtataka kung bakit noong gabing iyon ay tila kilalang-kilala ko ang may-ari ng mga pares ng mata na iyon.I smiled, “It was a beautiful dream, not a nightmare…”“What was your dream then?”What happened that night a month ago still remains vivid in my memory. Every detail delighted and made me smile without realizing it.Napanaginipan ko lang naman ang nangyari sa aming dalawa sa Italy. Kung paano niya ako niligtas kay Lorenzo at kung paano kami nauwi sa isang hindi inaasahang one-night stand.Hanggang ngayon ay hindi ako makapaniwala na ang lalaking n
“No names. No strings. Just pleasure.”I am willing to give him all myself, not only to thank him for saving me but also because I want him to be my first since he is a stranger and after this night, no one will be brokenhearted, no one will run after one another for feelings.But aside from that, it’s sadly because I know for a fact that it is now impossible for me to fulfill my dream of wholeheartedly dedicating myself to the only man I truly love.“Just a one-night pleasure.” I corrected him and initiated a hot, longing kiss.He answered my kiss with so much desire. I could feel his manhood on the entrance of my womanhood. I groaned when he bites my lower lip gently.I dragged my eyes open to look at him as he started to part my thighs, and down there, I vividly saw his huge manhood that is ready to invade me. He kissed me once again―it was soft and gentle. At that moment, I felt a blunt of his penis pressing into my vagina. I felt the prelude pain as the invader is really close to
Damn whisky! Hawak ko ang tila minamartilyo kong ulo habang nakaupo sa kama. Mariin akong napapikit habang iniinda ang pag-iinot ng akin lalamunan at ang sumasakit kong sentido. Parang gusto ko tuloy magsisi dahil nagbida-bidahan ako kanina.Muli akong nagmulat at saktong nahagip ng mata ko ang bote ng Cognac sa bedside table. Without any hesitations, I grabbed the bottle and dispensed half of it all on my mouth straight down to my stomach.Lulubusin ko na ang paglalasing ko ngayong gabi. Kahit ngayon lang!Napaigik pa ako ng lumatay ang lasa at alab ng likido sa aking lalamunan. Tinatanong ko ang sarili ko na kung bakit kahit ganito kapangit ang lasa ng mga inumin ay marami pa rin ang gusto itong tikman, 'yong iba ilang bote pa ang nauubos.Kung totoo man ang sabi ni Elisha sa akin noon na ang alak ang sagot sa mga problema ay hindi ako magdadalawang-isip na ubusin ito. I want to shut down all of my problems, even just for tonight.I want to be out of my comfort zone. I want to be a
Marahas na hinawakan ni Lorenzo ang baba ko saka inilapit ang mukha ko sa kanya. Tinakpan niya pa gamit ng isa niyang kamay ang bibig ko kay mas lalo akong nagpumiglas. Unti-unti na ring nagiging malabo ang paningin ko dahil sa mga luhang tuloy-tuloy lang sa pag-agos.Abot-langit ang takot sa dibdib ko lalo na nang bumaba ang mga halik ni Lorenzo sa aking balikat. Bago ako gupuin ng matinding panghihina, malakas kong kinagat ang palad niya dahilan para matanggal ang kamay niya sa bibig ko. Kinuha ko iyong pagkakataon at buong lakas na sumigaw.“HELP ME!”I'm praying that someone will hear me and help me from this danger and dreadful situation.Kasabay ng pagsigaw kong iyon ay ang pagkawala ni Lorenzo sa harapan ko. Kitang-kita ko kung paano tumilapon si Lorenzo sa sahig.I took several cautious steps back after noticing that he had stopped moving for a little while. I held myself, still trembling with fear, as the chilly wind embraced me. There were blood leaks from the corner of his
“È da tanto che non ci vediamo, tesoro...” (Long time no see, honey…) nakangising sambit ng lalaki sabay lapit sa aking kinatatayuan.Mabilis na naningkit ang aking mata nang mapagsino siya.“Lorenzo, you bastard!” asik ko.Tumigil ito nang halos isang dipa lang ang layo sa akin. Hindi siya nakasuot ng maskara ngunit naka-tuxedo siyang magara. Muling nabuo ang galit ko para sa lalaking ito at kailanman hindi ako magiging masaya na mag-krus ang maing landas.I loathe him to death because this devil is a fucking bullshit.“I’m glad that you still remember me,” he said while smiling ear to ear.I held my wineglass tightly at tipong gustong-gusto kong basagin at ibaon ang bawat piraso nito sa pagmumukha niya.He is Lorenzo Valmonte, Lyam's cousin. More than that, this guy in front of me is dangerous.This man is my psychotic-stalker and a wicked man. Ilang beses na niya akong sinusundan at ipinangangalandakan ang pag-ibig niya para sa akin. Hindi rin lingid sa kaalaman ko na ilang beses d
I handed my invitation to the receptionist. Since this is an exclusive event, only those who were given a VIP invites can attend the exhibit.“Blythe Dominique Montreal and El─”“Elisha Aragon.” My friend immediately cut me off as I supposed to introduce herself.Napailing na lang ako sa ginawa niya. Nang ngumiti siya sa akin ay napairap na man ako. Lagi niya lang itong ginagawa sa tuwing ipapakilala ko siya sa ibang tao sa mga ganitong events.Upon the verification, we wear our masks and walk inside the grand hotel.It wasn't overcrowded yet, but many prominent people are scattered in the Pavilion who are busy looking over some sculptures, paintings, and unique crafts done by some famous Italian artist.“Ang gaganda ng mga paintings.” Hindi ko maiwasang hindi humanga sa mga iyon.“Yeah, and I'll buy two later.” Si Elisha. “One for my office and one for my unit. These are really beautiful!”“Me too, for my condo, and for my office. Kung may makita pa akong magaganda baka bumili na rin