-= Yesha's Point of View=-
"Damn!" While riding my bike to work, I couldn't stop cursing.Today is Monday, and I dislike Monday because it marks the beginning of the week, which means I have to go to work, and since a lot happened over the weekend, I wanted to rest at home.
As expected, I received a scolding from my mother for not returning home and spending the night outside; if she only knew what I did, she would definitely rip me apart, therefore I would never tell her what I did last weekend.
I definitely want to skip work today, especially because I'm already feeling soreness and ache all over my body, particularly in my lady part.
I couldn't believe I had taken that monster of a shaft in me, considering he was big and I was still a virgin at the time.
It just goes to show how skillful he was in bed and with women. There is no doubt that he had a lot of experience in that area, and for some reason, I felt bitter thinking about the women he had slept with, but I quickly dismissed it.
I don't have the right to feel anything because it was only a one-night stand, so I chose to move on and forget about my experience with that remarkable man.
I continued driving to work, which was difficult given the discomfort in between my legs.
I work for Fajardo Advertising Company, which is located in the heart of Makati and is one of the largest advertising firms in the country.
I did my OJT with them, and after I graduated, they offered me a job, which I gratefully accepted.
I really liked the atmosphere and the closeness I had with my coworker, therefore I didn't hesitate to sign a contract with them, and since then I grew and learned a lot from working in this company.
I work with a variety of products, including soap, restaurants, and junk foods, among others, and I thoroughly like developing concepts for all products signed to us.
As much as I wanted to forget what happened last weekend, it wasn't easy because he made a lasting impression on me, and I even dreamed about him last night.
"Oh my goodness, Yesha. Get a hold of yourself!" I scolded myself for almost missing the red light, because of thinking about that man.
My travel from my home to Makati normally takes longer than an hour.
During this time of day, traffic is extremely congested, particularly in Makati, the Philippines' business capital and busiest city.
This is why I opted to get a motorcycle instead of a car; it was much easier for me to get around on my bike rather than the cumbersome car.
I got to work five minutes before seven a.m., and when I spotted Angie waiting for the elevator, I approached her right immediately.
"Good morning, Angie," I said.
Angie is one of my creative team colleagues; she is what you might term a "female who acts like a gay man," in that the way she acts and speaks could lead you to believe she is gay, and not a real woman.
"Good morning, Yesha. How was your weekend?" She asked in a high-pitched tone, arms akimbo.
"It was great, of course, nothing much happened. How about you?" I asked.
"Regrettably, I am such a loser. I mean, my boyfriend doesn't get me and keeps telling me to act normal, as if there's something wrong with the way I talk and act." She remarked, her perfect left brow arched.
"Later," I said when the elevator opened.
We talked till we got to our office, which is on the twelfth floor of the building.
We had barely finished talking when our manager arrived and asked for our attention, indicating that she had an announcement to make.
The creative team is made up of eight persons that oversee the concept and execution of generating a commercial for our clients.
"Everyone, pay attention. Mr. Fajardo's son had arrived from the United States and would be taking over the company from now on, therefore I want everyone to put their best foot forward," Sally announced.
Sally is our team's leader, and while she is strict at work, she is just as jolly and playful outside of the workplace as the rest of us.
"His name is Xavier Fajardo, and he is the only son of our boss, Xander Fajardo. He is 27 years old and graduated from the University of California. Before starting his own business, he studied in B.S. Management and worked as the head of the marketing department for one of the largest corporations in the United States," Sally finished by looking at each of us.
The rumor of Xander stepping down had been circulating for a month, but no one was certain until now.
"Impressive," I thought to myself when I learned of Xavier's accomplishment, but it befuddles me why he needs to take over this company when he was also running his own company abroad.
I'm bothered because we're going to have a new boss, which means I'll have to try to get along with him.
The old Fajardo is one of the kindest individuals I've ever met; he doesn't act like a boss, but as a friend to his staff, and I was hoping that his son would be the same.
Following Sally's announcement, we returned to our respective tables and began working.
We were now working on a popular soap detergent; this would be one of our largest projects in history, therefore making a mistake was out of the question.
I tried to concentrate on my work, but Angie, being the gay woman that she was, kept bugging me with questions about our new boss.
"Do you think our new boss is good-looking?" She inquired.
I just shrugged my shoulders, as if to say, "I don't care." I mean, why would I bother thinking about how our new boss looks when it has nothing to do with my job?
"You're such a mood killer, that's what you are, Yesha," she added loudly, to which I responded with another shrug of the shoulders.
"But seriously, aren't you interested in what he looks like? I mean, if Xander is still attractive at his age, I'm sure his son is as well," she spoke dreamily.
"Maybe," I answered nonchalantly.
"Perhaps he's single and seeking for a partner," she jokingly said, looking at me meaningfully.
"You know what, Angie, I think I'm going to pass; I've gone through a lot, and I don't care how good-looking or hot that man is; I will never get into a relationship, serious or fling," I said flatly.
"Yesha, you're such a downer. I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up as an old maid," she replied, sticking out her tongue at me.
I just laughed and didn't take her words seriously because I'm so used to Angie at the office and can't picture life without a flamboyant woman like her.
After she returned to her desk, I was finally able to get back to work on my task, and I noticed it was nearly midnight when I looked at the clock.
"Ok guys, let's stop in the meantime, and have our lunch," Sally announced, it seems that I was not the only one who noticed the time.
She was already tidying her table and getting ready for lunch when her phone rang, and I couldn't help but notice the panic on her face after hearing the person on the other end of the line.
Sally, who was always calm, became agitated, and it was the first time I had seen her in this state.
"I'm sorry, everyone, but we'll have to reschedule our lunch break because I just got a call from Mr. Xavier's secretary saying he's on his way here," she remarked, fanning her face with her palm.
Given the time and the fact that everyone was already hungry, a murmur of dissatisfaction could be heard in the office, but we had no choice but to wait for our new boss.
"Who the heck does Xavier think of himself?" I said to Angie, but Sally apparently heard what I said.
"Well, Ms. Santillan, Mr. Fajardo is the new CEO of this company, and he has every right to come to the office whenever he likes," she reprimanded.
"Whatever," I thought, not wanting to be scolded for the second time if Sally discovered what I was thinking at the time.
We didn't have an option but to wait for Xavier, but thirty minutes had gone and he still hadn't arrived.
I'm incredibly hungry; I didn't even eat breakfast this morning, and my stomach is already grumbling.
"Yesha, where are you going?" Sally asked as she observed me leave my position.
"I have to go to the restroom, I have to pee!" I couldn't keep the annoyance out of my voice.
I left the office without waiting for her response and went to the washroom on this floor.
I was still pissed when I went to the restroom and did my business. I'm terribly hungry, and I can't stop being grouchy when I'm hungry.
"Talk about work ethics! Employees are entitled to an hour of lunch break, and we're meant to be taking our lunch break right now, but instead, we're waiting for an inconsiderate boss!"
I even yelled at the poor janitor who was staring at me strangely because I was irritated.
She seemed terrified after being scolded by me, and she didn't even complete cleaning before leaving the restroom.
"Yesha, take it easy. You must relax because we are talking about the boss here," I was trying to calm my nerves when I said this.
I stayed in the bathroom for another five minutes before returning to the office.
When I walked in, I observed three men in black suits in Sally's office, and Sally was talking to the man who was gazing out the glass window looking at the entire Makati area.
Sally eventually saw me and signaled for me to enter her office, which I did.
"Sir, by the way. I'd also like you to meet Ayesha Santillan, one of our team's senior members," she said while dangerously staring at me.
"Good afternoon, Sir, my name is Yesha Santil..." When he finally turned around and faced me, I thought I swallowed the words that were about to come out of my mouth.
"OH MY GOODNESS! You've got to be kidding me!" When I saw our new boss, Xavier Fajardo, I exclaimed internally.
Because Xavier Fajardo is the man with whom I had sex! "Oh, my gosh! My boss and I had sex!"
-=Yesha's Point of View=-"Oh my goodness!" When I noticed Xavier's surprised expression as he stared at me, I discreetly mumbled, followed by a mischievous smile forming on his face as he stared at me meaningfully.I didn't think I could withstand his stare, so I averted my gaze, but even when I wasn't looking, I could feel his burning gaze.It was truly a small world; who would have guessed that I'd be meeting the guy who stole my virginity in a couple of days, and he also happened to be my new boss?"But he's still incredibly good-looking," I thought to myself, and I couldn't stop staring at him.When I finally looked at him, I was dumbfounded, and he didn't even try to hide the fact that he was staring at me with such hunger in his eyes.Sally would have been horrified to see the passion in Xavier's eyes had she been able to see what I was seeing.I know I should turn away, but I just can't bring myself to do it. As a result, I missed Xavier's outstretched hand in expecting a hand
-=Yesha's Point of View=-"Damn it!" I cursed as I rode my motorcycle back home.The talk between me and Xavier really infuriated me, the nerve of him to propose that I would be willing to have sex with him again because it would never happen again, even though he was incredibly good-looking, but still, I need to be unyielding, once is enough.I still couldn't believe it when I found out I had a one-night stand with my boss, of all people.I blame the booze I drank that night; if I hadn't been intoxicated that night, I wouldn't have made the mistake of sleeping with a stranger and losing my virginity, but it's too late to repent now, so I vowed never to drink again.Aside from drinking, I blame Brix for everything; if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have gotten wasted and slept with a random stranger.Normally, it takes me more than an hour to get home, but because of how fast I drive, it only took me 40 minutes instead."How come you're here so early?" My mother asked as soon as I ent
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I awoke terrified because I feared I was still in the hotel room, but when I looked around, I realized I was in my own room."It was just a dream, Yesha," I reassured myself.I checked the time on my phone and saw that it was only 5:30 a.m. and that I still had plenty of time to spare, but I chose to leave my room.I looked at Dustin's closed door and assumed he was still sleeping, so I decided to give him a few more hours."You're up early; why don't you take a bath first? I'm almost finished preparing our breakfast; is your half-brother still sleeping?" She inquired, and I couldn't believe how casually he spoke the word "half-brother," as if he comfortably accepted Dustin as my half-brother."I guess he's still sleeping," I replied, my stomach grumbling as I smelled my mother's cooking.She was cooking garlic rice and longanisa, so I went back to my room to get my toiletries so I could take a bath, and when I was done showering, I went straight back to the
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I left Xavier's office feeling victorious; I hope what I did put him in his proper place, but I have my doubts.G5 is not far from my office, so I decided to walk there.There were a lot of people on their lunch break as well, but I was still hoping we could find a place to eat because I only have an hour of lunch break.When I checked my phone, I noticed a text message from Dustin. He was already waiting in G5 in front of the National Bookstore, according to the message he sent.I spotted him right away when I arrived at the meeting location he had specified in his text message.In all fairness to Dustin, he stood out from the crowd, and I was about to approach him when I noticed him talking to a cute Chinese-looking guy."Excuse me, but..." The Chinese-looking guy rudely interrupted me without glancing my way, making me frown."Get lost, miss whomever you are, can't you see we're busy?" He said, irritably, finally looking at me, and I could see the astonish
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I still can't believe my lie was exposed so quickly, and this time I blame Angie!I can already imagine Xavier laughing at me, and the worst part is that the person behind me didn't help me at all; he could have simply warned me that Xavier was behind me earlier, but he didn't.I had the impression that no one was on my side anymore, and that everyone was on Xavier's.When we eventually reached home, I was exhausted, and after parking my bike in front of our house, I headed inside, completely ignoring Dustin.I went to my room to get my toiletries and a change of clothes, and then I headed straight to the bathroom.I was about to shut the bathroom door when I heard Dustin."Wait a minute, Yesha!" He yelled."What now? What do you want?" I asked, still irritated with him."Do you and Xavier have a romantic relationship?" He asked, smiling, but instead of receiving an answer from me, he found himself facing the door as I slammed it in his face."The nerve of hi
-=Yesha's Point of View=-When I felt Xavier's lips gently nibbling my earlobe and leaving moist traces in my ear lobe, a moan of pleasure escaped my lips.I couldn't ignore the sensation I was experiencing due to Xavier's doings.His lips proceeded from my ears to my starving lips; his kisses were featherlight at first, but I didn't hesitate and became aggressive when kissing his lips, and his kisses deepened, his tongue tasting every part of my mouth.When I heard a faint moan escaping from Xavier's lips, I smiled; I sucked on his tongue out of lust, causing him to lose control."You're driving me insane, Yesha," he whispered, his seductive voice evoking hunger within me.I'm not sure how it happened, but I found us both naked, well, except for Xavier's black underwear, and I could see the massiveness of his manhood through the remaining material on his body.I couldn't stop feeling him there, and the thickness and length of his shaft heightened all of my senses.I heard a sharp int
-=Yesha's Point of View=-We've been working on our largest project for a well-known detergent brand for about two months, and I must say that we all pushed ourselves to the limit until we eventually came up with the best proposal for our clients, which we presented today.While we were all waiting at the office, Xavier and Sally were still both inside the conference room.No one was in the mood to chat, not even Angie, who typically talks to everyone.We're all nervous about the possible result; don't get me wrong, we're satisfied with the result, but that doesn't imply the client will be as well.After more than an hour, the door to our office opened, showing a solemn Xavier and Sally.The moment I turned to face Angie, I noticed that she was also looking at me with the same expression on her face as I was.Xavier and Sally's expressions are not encouraging to say the least.They told everyone to go to the conference room, and then they entered quietly first."So much for working ha
-=Dustin's Point of View=-Having never felt this way before, I woke up early the following day feeling energized and liberated.I decided to leave my room and noticed Yesha's door open, and when I looked, I noticed her preparing the things she would bring to their company outing.I couldn't help but feel bad, knowing that all of my questions concerning Julia had kept her awake.I met many different people, both girls and boys, and this was the only time I felt this way, leading me to believe that what I was feeling with Julia was love.I had always read about love at first sight and assumed it was a fantasy, but oddly, I had firsthand experience with it."It's still early; why don't you go back to sleep?" Yesha said as she discovered me looking from outside of her room.When I peeked out her window, it was still dark, and when I checked the time, I saw it was just after 5 a.m."I'm ok; I'm not sleepy anymore. Do you need help?" I inquired, and she replied by shaking her head."Oh, ok
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I was still sleepy when I got out of bed, and I wanted to make breakfast for the man I love, but I was puzzled when I realized he wasn't in bed anymore."Where has he gone?" I wondered aloud.I went into the bathroom to see whether he was just relieving himself, but I didn't find him when I opened the door and peeked inside.The next place I looked was the kitchen, but I didn't see him there either, so I went back to our room, and that's when I spotted a sticky note on the side table.I picked it up and immediately recognized Xavier's handwriting."Yesha, I'm sorry if I have to leave early. I have a client I need to see today; eat your breakfast and don't wait for me."Those were the words scribbled on the sticky note, and I couldn't help but feel sad when he seemed to have forgotten what day it was.Today is our second anniversary as boyfriend and girlfriend; it's hard to believe that two years have passed since he told me he loved me as I was about to leave
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I went to Julia's house with a heavy heart; the ever-so-strong Julia had tears in her eyes as I bid her farewell."You're not allowed to have more than one best friend in the UK; I want to be your only best friend, do you understand?" She demanded stubbornly."Without a doubt! No one could ever replace Julia Montero as my best friend, and I doubt I'd ever find someone like you, not in the UK, not in the Philippines, and not anywhere else in the world," I stated.I was trying hard not to cry, but when I saw Julia crying, I couldn't stop the tears falling from my eyes.She grabbed me and hugged me hard, as though unwilling to let me go, but we both knew I had to leave, so she finally let me go after about 10 minutes of hugging me."I want you to promise me that you'll try to be happy once you're in the UK; you deserve to be loved, so never give up on love. Yesha, promise me that," she added."I promise," I said with a smile.I would do everything to be happy, n
-=Xavier's Point of View=-"I love you."Those three words kept replaying in my head; it had been more than a day since our last conversation, yet her words lingered in my ears.I hadn't expected to hear those words from her, especially because she already knew my stance on love.I had already told her that I don't believe in love and would never believe in love, but for some reason, those words from Yesha's lips struck me."Damn it, Yesha! Why did you have to complicate our relationship? Why did you feel the need to fall in love with me?" In frustration, I asked.It frustrates me that she expected me to feel the same way when I had already expressed my position, but what bothers me even more, is that I had missed her.I am a practical man who believes that if something no longer works, it is best to end it rather than let it continue, yet for some reason, I couldn't just let Yesha go.I used to have no issue ending a relationship, especially if the woman was falling for me, but I cou
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I awoke the following day sleeping beside Julia in her bed, hollow within. Still, when I remembered what I had discovered the previous night, tears streamed down my cheeks as I remembered Lindsay, Xavier's wife."How could you do this to me?" I tried to stifle the sound of my tears by placing a pillow over my face, worried that it might awaken Julia from his sleep, but no matter how hard I tried, a sound escaped my lips."You're crying yet again," Julia remarked.She lifted the pillow covering my face and gazed at me with so much sympathy.I couldn't help but embrace her, seeking support and comfort in the hope that it would help lessen the pain.She embraced me real tight, making me feel that she would always be there for me.I made a conscious effort not to turn on my phone; I knew Xavier would most likely want to speak with me, but I was still not ready to hear or even see him.I had already texted my mom last night to tell her that I would be unable to r
-=Yesha's Point of View=-My life goes on as usual, with everything falling into place.My relationship with my parents is improving, particularly with my dad, who wants to make up for the years he wasn't in my life; even my relationship with my siblings is improving.Everyone at work supports my relationship with Xavier; no one believes my relationship with our boss is inappropriate, which surprised me.Everything in my life is almost perfect, except for one thing: for Xavier to finally tell me that he loves me and for me to tell him how much I love him.I was tempted to tell him how much I truly loved him at times, but the fear in my heart kept me from doing so; yet, I realized that in order for me to know the true score between us, I needed to lay all my cards on the table and tell him how I felt for him.I was afraid because I didn't know what to expect; I knew Xavier cared for me, without a doubt, but does he already love me?As much as I didn't want to get hurt, I knew that to w
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I awoke the next day, still sore from last night's passionate lovemaking, but pleased to see Xavier's peaceful face, still fast asleep; I'll never tire of looking at his handsome face, the man I love.I took a quick shower and then decided to leave; I locked the door behind me before leaving, as no one should know that Xavier and I were sharing a room again or that Xavier was wearing nothing and the only thing covering his manhood was the blanket I used.I can only picture their shock if my relationship with Xavier became public knowledge.When I eventually stepped out of my room, it was still early; it was just eight a.m., and there were few people outside, but I could see a few coworkers eating breakfast.I immediately grinned at seeing Angie and Sally eating their breakfast; they were seated in a far corner of the restaurant and thus did not notice me immediately."Hello, ladies! Are you all right with me joining you?" When I approached their table, I aske
-=Angie's Point of View=-"Do you really think you could get away with messing my chance of finding a foreigner husband, Yesha? Better think again, my friend," I said while going to Yesha's room.I managed to get a duplicate room key for her room when I acted that I was supposed to be sharing a room with her and told the receptionist that I had lost my key card, and since the receptionist saw me with Yesha, she believed my lie.My heart was pounding in my chest while I continued walking. I was afraid that I might get caught. I was about to turn around when I suddenly remembered the missed opportunity of having a handsome foreigner husband.I mean, I was almost there; I convinced Phillip that we were meant for each other, and he had already promised to bring me to the US so we could get married, but because of Yesha's revenge, that would never happen.I knew I had done her wrong when I decided not to wake her up when we had already arrived, but that was just a joke, so she shouldn't br
-=Yesha's Point of View=-I am happy for my mom; she has finally been reunited with her true love. However, I only have one concern.My dad wanted us to follow him to the United Kingdom, where he hoped to start our family.I love my mom and support anything that will make her happy. As much as I hate being apart from my mom, I have no plans to leave the country permanently, and I don't suppose Dustin is ready to return to the UK."I'm truly happy for both of you, but I don't see myself leaving the Philippines for good; I have a career here, and I couldn't possibly abandon it just like that," I stated firmly.They chose to talk to me after learning of my decision to stay in the Philippines from Dustin. I'm sure my mother persuaded my father to do so."You don't have to be worried, Yesha; there are plenty of better opportunities in the UK. I could place you in one of the largest advertising agencies in the country, or you could start your own," he suggested casually."I said no," I repl
-=Yesha's Point of View=-Dustin's statement helped me understand him even more; it's no surprise that he grew close to my mother and me because it was the only time he felt like he was part of a true family.Living in a house void of love must be torturous for Dustin; even though I haven't had a love of a father, my mother made sure that I didn't lack in love; she never failed to show me how much she loved me, and I make sure that I also show her how much I love her.Maggie had a confused expression on her face, and I could tell she was struggling, but after a few moments of hesitation, she ultimately departed with Jessica; before she left, she looked at Dustin again, and I could see the sadness in her eyes.We watched as Maggie and Jessica walked away, and we kept staring behind them until we couldn't see them anymore.Dustin shed a tear from his left eye, which he quickly wiped away with his hand; after today, my love for Dustin, my loveable bisexual and complicated half-brother, h