"Do we have a problem?" Tanong niya nang mapansin ang kanina ko pa pananahimik at ang pag-iwas sa kanya.
I rolled my eyes secretly. Sabi ko sa sarili ko noon nang pumayag ako sa offer niya, mahirapan man ako, atleast I'm going to benefit. We both are. It's a relationship with no strings attached. Pure business, less problem.
Pero iba ang dating niyon sa malikot kong imahinasyon. I knew what they did. Halatang halata.
Para akong nabastos. It felt as if he doesn't respect me at all. Even though what we have is something that shouldn't be jealous of, he should've atleast considerate my feelings.
"Wala naman akong problema. Baka ikaw mero'n." It's dripping to me like an acid.
His brow shot up. He stared at me like he found me so amusing that he even held his chin, tilted his head and looked at me closely.
Halos mawindang ako sa lapit ng aming mga mukha.
"Hmm... then why are you glaring at me? Like you're killing me in your head? I find it hot, though."
Lumunok ako at agad lumayo sa kanya.
"Baliw! Dapat masanay ka na kasi araw araw namang masama ang titig ko sa'yo."
He smirked devilishly. "You're jealous..."
Ikinunot ko ang aking noo para pagtakpan ang tunay na nararamdaman. I'm not jealous, you frigging bastard! I'm insulted!
Kung may living proof lang ang salitang tanga, siya 'yon. He may be oozing with sex appeal but sometimes it can't get rid of dumbness.
"Bakit at ano namang ikakaselos ko?" I gave him a disbelief look. Umismid pa ako saka uminom ng tubig dahil iyon ang napagdiskitahan ko.
"I told you before, feelings aren't allowed in this relationship. Seems you're breaking the rule, huh?" Nanghahamak siyang ngumisi bago tumawa.
He leaned on his chair as his eyes filled with amusement never left me. Todo ang pigil ko sa hininga at bahagyang naconscious.
"Kabahan ka minsan sa pinagsasasabi mo. It might be the opposite, sige ka.." Hamon ko rin sa kanya.
Umismid lang siya. Nakuha ni Cliona Trimarco ang atensyon namin nang gumawa ito ng toast. Everyone stopped whatever they're doing and became so attentive in the front. Naroon ang hostess at ang nanay ni Thaddeus.
"I just want to thank all of you for coming here. It's my 54th birthday and I'm so pleased to see all of you here. My friends, family and those people with big names," natawa ang karamihan sa sinabi niya. I shifted on my seat. "But more importantly, I want to thank my husband for doing all of this for me. The preparations, event, everything. Isama na natin ang nag-iisa kong anak..."
Napatingin ang lahat sa table namin. Kay Thaddeus. His expressions remained unreadable, hard, and smug. Pero nakikita ko sa kanyang mga mata ang unti-unting pag-usbong ng galit at ang pag-igting ng kanyang panga.
I looked away.
Kamalas-malasang dumako ang paningin ko sa aking ina. She's talking to her friends before she excused herself. Pinanlakihan niya ako ng mga mata. I did the same, too. Para kaming mga tanga na nagpapalakihan ng mga mata sa kabila ng dagat-dagat na mga tao.
'That man is trouble! Stay away from him!' I read her mouthed.
'Shut up, Mommy! You don't know that..' I mouthed back. Sumimsim siya sa kopita bago ako sinamaan ng tingin. 'You don't know that..'
Well, I know this man beside me is dangerous. Someone I should be afraid of. Pero hinding-hindi ko iyon kailanman aaminin sa kanya. I have to save my pride, of course!
'Makinig ka na lang sa akin, Kelsey. That Trimarco will be the end of you! Sana mahismasmasan ka bago dumating ang araw na iyon.'
Napahawak ako sa aking dibdib nang mabilis iyong pumintig. I then drifted my eyes to the Trimarcos in front, both of them looked expensive and ruthless. Napakunot ang aking noo.
"Enjoy the night, everyone." Putol ni Sage Trimarco sa dapat pang sasabihin ng asawa.
Naguguluhan dahil sa sinabi ng aking ina, kamalas-malasang dumako ang paningin ko sa lalaki sa tabi. He was intently staring at me for so long I guessed he must've read what my Mommy's stating. Awang ang mga labi, sinubukan kong maging kaswal ngunit mas lalo lang yata siyang nagalit.
"A-Ang sarap nitong letus, o." Sabay subo ko sa vegetable salad na nakaserve sa amin.
His eyes darkened. Igting ang kanyang mga pangang inilapit ang upuan ko sa kanya hanggang sa tumama ako sa kanyang dibdib dahil sa marahas na pagkakahila niya. His addictive scent occupied my nose. Gusto kong amoy-amuyin iyon ng matagal pero bumulong siya sa aking tenga.
"Your mother must've hated me. Hmm?" He bit my earlobe. Sa gilid ng aking mga mata'y nakita ko ang mga nakatingin sa amin.
Maging ang babaeng kasama niyang umakyat ay masama na ang titig sa akin. I blushed.
It's a question, right? Hindi ko alam kung sasagutin ko ba iyon o hindi!
"Actually, buong pamilya ko ayaw sa inyo... sa iyo." Pamamrangka ko. Dumiin ang nakaakbay niyang kamay sa akin.
"How complicated is that, huh? We're in a relationship but both our family are against on it." Saka siya nang-iinsultong tumawa. "Must be hard for you..."
"Bakit naman ako mahihirap? Not that our relationship is real. Business ho ito, Mr. Trimarco. Business." Ngumuso ako. Clearly, he wanted me to say I'm starting to think this is real. Bakit ko naman sasabihin iyon, e, wala naman akong nararamdaman para sa kanya ni katiting? "Isa pa 'pag tapos mo akong ipakilala sa event na ito, tapos na rin naman na tayo. I've done my part so it's your turn to talk to your father about the land."
Madilim na tumaas ang sulok ng kanyang labi. "Who says it ends here?"
"I-Ikaw. You told me after you introduced me to your parents, this will be done-"
"Seriously, Sefira? That's how stupid you are?" Napamaang ako sa kanyang tinuran. "I should've just pick a random girl if it's for one night. My parents will expect you to be on my side for let's say... months. Or years. We will just make it we break up."
"Years?!" Napalakas bigla ang boses ko dahilan para may mapatingin sa amin. Napapahiya akong nagpasensya sa kanila. My eyes grew wider. "I will be with your for years?! Grabe ka na, papatayin mo yata ako sa konsumisyon!"
"What?"
"It's a no for me! Matatanggap ko pa kung magpapanggap tayo ng ilang linggo. O ilang buwan. Pero kung taon? Huwag na. Ikaw na lang, kontento na ko sa buhay ko."
Nagdilim bigla ang kanyang mga mata. "Then there's no deal. As simple as that."
"P-Pero..."
Napaisip ako. Well, I hate to admit it but, I need him. He needs me too. We're just the beneficiary of each other. Kaya hindi ko pwedeng hayaang di matupad ang usapan namin. Gaano ko man kaayaw iyon.
I swallowed hard. "Sige. Basta tutupad ka sa pangako mo."
His intense eyes never left mine. Sumimsim siya sa kanyang kopita. Kitang-kita ko ang paggalaw ng kanyang Adam's apple, isang bagay na kumuha sa aking atensyon.
Natigil nga lang kami nang tumugtog ang malamyos na musika. Nagsitayuan ang iba para sumaway. He looked at me, darkly. Sasalita na sana siya kung hindi lang dumating si Jino, naglahad ng kamay.
"May I have this dance, Binibini?"
Napamaang ako at di agad nakapagsalita. I looked at Thaddeus who's obviously pissed beside me. Pagkaraan ay sumibol ang pilyong ngisi sa aking labi bago tinanggap ang kamay ni Jino.
He guided me at the center where most people are dancing. Kalmado ang musika, tamang-tama lang para sa okasyon. He put both his hand on my waist while I put wrapped on his neck. Nagkatitigan kami.
He cleared his throat. "You looked like you need a help back there. Baka naistorbo ko kayo. Sorry."
"Ano ka ba? Wala 'yon! Kanina na rin akong kating-kati na makalayo kay Thaddeus!" Sabay kaming natawa. "After what he did..."
"Tinanong mo ba kung marunong nang bumasa?"
"Hindi na kailangan. I'm very certain he enjoyed reading very much. Baka gawing hobby," napasulyap ako sa banda ng lalaki. He was staring so intense at me but Tyra blocked my view of him.
Palagay ko'y kinakausap niya ito. Tumayo si Thaddeus at iginiya ang babae patungo sa amin na akala mo isang gentleman.
"Here they come..." Panunukso ni Jino.
Napanguso ako. I sensed them dance beside us. Katabi ko iyong babaeng si Tyra. She was smiling from ear to ear as Thaddeus placed his arm in the small of his back. Inilapit pa ang mukha sa anggulong tila naghahalikan sila!
"Is he really your boyfriend? Bakit nakikipaglandian na sa iba?" Hindi ko masagot ang tanong na iyon. "Ang bait mo namang girlfriend kung ganoon. Payag kang harap-harapang niloloko ng kasintahan mo."
"It's not really like that..." was my last defense.
Well, in moments like this, I should be mad at them and claim my territory but I won't. He's not my real boyfriend. Hindi ko pag-aaksayahan ng oras ito gaanoman nakakainsulto iyon sa parte ko.
"Ang galing mo kanina..." Tyra giggled. Hinampas pa nito ang dibdib ng lalaki. "We can do it next time. Or... dalasan natin..."
Fuck you, bitch.
Umiling-iling ako saka ipinukos ang atensyon kay Jino. I smiled sweetly at him. Sinuklian niya iyon ngunit puno ng malisya. Hindi ko inaasahan nang bigla niya akong iiikot dahilan para bahagya akong mapaigtad.
"Gotcha," he chuckled. Pinamulahan ako ng pisngi at di inaasahang napasulyap kay Thaddeus. He was glaring at me, darkly, even though his partner's desperate to catch his attention.
Iritadong-iritado na, umawang ang labi ko nang maglakad siya palapit sa akin at inagaw ako kay Jino. I heard everyone murmured. He's gripping my arm tightly while the other one's with Jino. Hinila niya ako palapit sa kanya.
"She's done dancing with you. You can go back to your seat, boy." Maangas niyang sambit at hinila akong muli dahilan para mabitawan ako ni Jino at tumama sa kanyang matipunong dibdib.
"She didn't told me that, Thaddeus..." nanghahamak din si Jino!
Pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata. Come on, you prick! Just let me go! Hindi mo kilala kung gaano kaangas itong binabangga mo!
"She didn't, I did. Compared to me, you're no one so just go back to your seat and let us have fun." Umigting ang kanyang panga.
For a moment, I feel like so beautiful for two man to argue with. Ang ganda ko naman yata?
Sumusukong umiling na lang ang huli, humakbang paatras saka umalis na. I catched my own breathe when Thaddeus snaked his arms in the small of my back, pinned me closer to him as I felt uneasy. He was just too much. Hindi ko kaya ang presensya niya dahil masyadong nakakaintimidate.
"You wanna dance, huh?" He mocked me.
Bumaling ako sa gilid at natanaw iyong babae niyang nakatitig sa amin. Tyra looked away with so much disappointment and went back to her seat. Kinunot ko ang aking noo at binalingan siya.
"Ikaw? Gusto pa yatang sumayaw no'ng kasama mo, o. She looked really sad, Thaddeus. Pasayahin mo naman..."
Nagsalubong ang kanyang kilay.
"I'm contented here. Bakit pa ako maghahanap ng iba?"
"Hah! E, kanina lang enjoy na enjoy ka sa company ng babae mo. Sige na, Thaddeus. Isayaw mo na nahiya ka pa." Hindi siya lumingon kahit itinuturo ko na ang pwesto ni Tyra. Nanatiling madilim at seryoso ang titig niya sa akin.
"Ikaw ang gusto kong kasayaw. Hindi siya..." Sa di malamang dahilan, naging sapat ang mga salitang iyon upang bumilis ang tibok ng aking puso. May kakaibang pintig, tila ba tumakbo ng pagkalayo-layo. "And why the fuck you're giving me away, Sefira?"
"S'yempre..." I can't find my words. Damn it! "Kailangan, e.."
"What do you mean 'kailangan'?"
"P-Para sumaya 'yung iba! Kailangan kitang ipamigay nang magkaroon ng kulay ang buhay nv ibang tao..." Sabay pilit kong tawa. Sumimangot siya. "Isang Thaddeus Trimarco ba naman ang mapasaiyo, sinong di sasaya?"
"Stop joking aroun, Sefira." He cussed. Kita ko ang pagmumula ng kanyang mukha ngunit masama ang titig na iginagawad sa akin.
Ngumuso ako at piniling sumayaw na lang kami ng tahimik. Nang matapos ang tugtog, iginaya niya ako pabalik sa table. His hold of me was firm, as if marking his territory. Claiming what's rightfully his. Matindi ang pamumula ko lalo na kapag titignan ang mga kamag-anak na kung samaan ako ng tingin ay tila isa akong pariwara at ang lalaking ito ang bad influence.
I shook my head.
I thought we'll go back to our table but he guided me to a more secluded place where his parents are. Tumatawa si Tyra Trimarco kasama ang mga kaibigan nang mahinto dahil nakita kami.
"Mom... Happy birthday..." He greeted his mother in a formal manner. Walang emosyon ang mukha, akala mo hindi nasisiyahan sa pagbati sa ina. His father nodded at him before their eyes went to me.
Nanliit ako bigla.
"Who's her? Is she your new toy?" Cliona Trimarco asked insultingly. Naghagikgikan ang mga kaibigan nito.
I gritted my teeth and looked away. Buti na lang talaga ina ito n Thaddeus kasi kung hindi, kanina pa ako nagsalita depensahan ang sarili gaanoman sila nakakatakot.
"Mom, Dad, this is Sefira Kelsey. My girlfriend." Hinapit niya ako sa beywang na aking impit na ikinatili. I held my chest and formally smiled.
Magmamano sana ako ngunit tinaasan lang ang kilay.
"Happy birthday po, Mrs. Trimarco..." Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko. I was awkwardly smiling as they gazed me with so much degradation. Saka ko naalala ang regalo ko. Marahan ko iyong iniabot sa kanya.
Tumaas ang kanyang kilay. "What's that?"
"My gift for your... birthday, Maam. Sana po tanggapin ninyo.."
Sandali niyang tinitigan iyon bago kinuha. She put it along with all the gifts she received awaking my disappointment.
"Hindi mo ba muna bubuksan, Cliona? To see what's inside..." One of her friends stated.
"Oo nga.. you know, para malaman natin kung ano."
Umiling ang ginang. "There's no need. I'm sure it's just something petty."
Those exact words hit me like a tornado. Ang pang-iinsulto sa mata ng kanyang ginang, ang nakakatakot na titig mula sa kanyang ama at ang pag-igting ng mata ni Thaddeus, hindi ko iyon makakalimutan. At this moment, I feel so embarrassed of myself. For being desperate. For trying too hard. I was too determined to save my family from the brink that I'd forgotten what it feels like to have a dignity. To leave some shame in myself.
These people... they only see me as a woman he's playing with. Not some woman who deserves their respect. Kung titigan nila ako, pakiramdam ko wala akong kwentang tao. They treat me as worse as a whore just because Thaddeus became my boyfriend.
Bakit sila ganoon?
"Kamusta naman 'yung party? Balita ko ang enggrande daw no'n, a!" Isa sa mga katrabaho ko sa coffee shop, namamangha.
I sighed and processed the customer's order. "This is your order, Maam. Have a nice day..."
"Ang ganda daw sabi nu'ng tito ko! Invited siya, e. Talaga daw mararamdaman mo kung gaano ka kaslapsoil 'pag nakita ko ang event ng party."
"Talaga?"
Hindi ko mapakinggan ang usap-usapan ng mga katrabaho ko. Alright, I kinda feel not in the mood today. Paano ba naman, nanunuot pa rin sa aking isipan ang nangyari nu'ng isang araw.
"Huy, anong nangyari sa'yo? Matamlay ka?" Puna ni Calla. Ngumiti lang ako at umiling-iling.
"Wala. Ayos lang ako..."
"Baka iba ka 'yan, a.." biro niya. "Kumain ka kaya muna? Para kang lantang gulay na nakatayo d'yan, e."
I shook my head and continued to work. Wala si Ashton ngayon dahil nagpaalam ito na magleleave muna. They're going back into their province for a while. Wala tuloy akong makausap dito bukod kay Calla. Silang dalawa lang naman ang ka-close ko.
Dalawang araw ang lumipas mula nang kaarawan ni Cliona Trimarco, I never contacted Thaddeus again. Ayoko na ulit mapahiya. Ayoko nang maranasan ulit iyon. Ako at ako lang naman ang napapahiya sa tuwing kasama ko siya. He didn't even try to defend me. Not that I expected him to.
Pero ano nga bang aasahan ko? Our relationship isn't real after all.
Sa gitna ng pagtatrabaho, biglang pumasok iyong kasama ni Thaddeus nu'ng nakaraan, Si Tyra. Kasama niya iyong dalawang kaibigan na namukhaan ko agad ang isa. Isa ring modelo na nakakasama ko t'wing may offer sa akin sa ibang bansa.
Her eyes wandered around. Huminto iyon sa akin. Ngumiti siya.
"Hi, Kelsey, right?" Turan niya nang makalapit. Pormal akong tumango. "You work here?"
"Kelsey, ikaw pala 'yan! I didn't notice you!" Maligayang ani Mavel, isa sa mga naging kaibigan ko nu'ng nagmomodelo pa. I smiled at greeted them good afternoon. "I thought you're on Berlin for another offer from Mathilde Rousseau?"
Umiling ako. "Hindi ko tinanggap..." Kasagsagan iyon nang namatay si Daddy kaya niject ko ang offer kahit pa malaki iyon.
"You guys know each other?" Singit ni Tyra sa usapan namin. Mavel giggled. Ngumiti na lamang ako at tinanong ang kanilang order. She raised a brow. "Actually, I would like to have Triple Cheese Ensaymada, two Sticky Cinnamon Bun and three Caffé Latté. Naintindihan mo ba?"
Sandali akong napamaang bago tumango. I repeated their orders to ensure I got it correctly. Nang maprocess ang order nila ay sinabihan ko silang maghintay na lang sa kanilang table.
Naguguluhan sa pagpunta ng mga babae rito, ipinilig ko ang naiisip. Nagsimula kong kunin ang order nila, inilagay iyon sa tray atsaka naglakad patungo sa kanilang table.
"He really did. Ako pa ba?" Matagumpay ang ngisi ni Tyra habang inilalapag ko ang mga order sa kanilang table. Sinulyapan niya ako. "He's really good, girls. Talagang titirik ang dapat tumirik!"
"Tyra, look..." Ani ng isang babaeng kasama nila at sinulyapan ako.
While Mavel was a little uneasy, I sighed and checked their orders. Kumpleto na iyon. Paalis na sana ako kaso biglang tinawag ang pangalan.
"Kelsey... hindi ba boyfriend mo si Thaddeus?" Tyra asked me sweetly. Hindi ko naman alam ang isasagot.
"Why?" Sa pagkakantanda ko, pagiging staff lang ang trabaho ko dito. Hindi ang magbigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa aking buhay.
She smiled, sarcastically. "Natanong ko lang. That's why he's been so distanto me lately. May girlfriend na pala siya..."
"Baka wala lang talagang pakialam." I scoffed.
"Pinapasok nga ako sa kwarto niya, e. Ganoon ba ang walang pakialam?" Nang-uuyam niyang ani.
My heart raced. Natigilan ako at di agad nakabawi. Napansin niya iyon kaya ngumisi siya. I looked away as I felt something hit me. Something that was... insulting and painful.
"Tyra!" Si Mavel.
Nagkibit balikat si Tyra. "She needs to know, Mavel. She needs to know her boyfriend isn't as loyal as she thinks he is! Hindi ko nga maintindihan kung bakit naging girlfriend ni Thaddeus 'yan, e!"
"K-Kelsey, pagpasensyahan mo na-"
"And who do you think should take my place? Ikaw?" Turan ko nang makabawi. Sandali kong sinulyapan si Mavel at ang isa pa nilang kaibigan bago nangingitngit na ngumisi sa kanya. "Kahit magmukmok ka pa d'yan, hindi pa rin no'n mababago na hindi niya ka girlfriend. He never liked you. He will never do. He might fuck you but that will remain as that, a fuck buddy. Because you're a whore!"
"You fucking bitch!" Sigaw niya at itatapon sana sa akin ang kape ng maharangan ko iyon ng tray at itinulak sa kanya. She screamed as the hot coffee spilled on her designer dress.
Galit ang mga matang itinuro ako ng kanyang kaibigan. I smirked and dangerously gazed her.
"You will pay for this!"
"Magkano ba?" Turan ko, nang-aasar. She burst out a frustrated shout and paved her way to the exit. Sumunod naman ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
Saka ko lang natanto na pinagtitinginan na pala kami. I instantly felt embarrassed. Nawala bigla iyong tapang ko. Pumasok ako sa loob locker room at agad na kinausap ni Calla.
"Anyare do'n?" She asked, a little worried.
"Inasar ako, e..." ngumuso ako at tumayo para ligpitin ang kalat na idinulot.
I could imagine the manager's sermons at me. Makakarating at makakarating ito sa kanya.
Kaya lang, habang pinupunasan ang lamesa, dumako ang paningin ko sa labas kung saan nakita ko si Tyra kasama si Thaddeus. Wala na ang mga kaibigan nito. The woman was sobbing in his arms. He was calming her down, jaw's clenching. Sandali pa siyang sumulyap dito sa loob ng coffee shop bago iginiya ang babae paloob ng kanyang sasakyan.
I shrugged and continued cleaning. Lagot pa yata ako sa kanya nito.
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My Mom didn't stop convincing me to accept the offer to model again. She's very invested about it, to the point she already told her colleagues I'm going back to Manila because of the offer. Iyon ngayon ang pinoproblema ko. "It's an opportunity, Kelsey! Take it!" Clearly, I remember her words. Gustong-gusto niya iyon, hindi ko alam kung bakit. I have thoughts but don't wanna jump on conclusions. Nanatili akong tahimik. "Quit your job at that cheap coffee shop. You're born for luxury, not for those pitiable jobs." She said nonchalantly making some people's head turn to us. Nasa isang restaurant kami ngayon sa Palanan. She told me she has to meet a lawyer here, too late before I found out it's one of her tactics again. Setting me up in a blind date. "Mom, let's just go home. Wala akong gana makipagkita kahit kanino. Or even dare enter a relationship..."
"I told you this is going to be great," Maligayang turan ni Mom saka pumalakpak. I sighed beside her. Ngayon ang araw ng photoshoot na kanyang sinasabi. It's one of the most awaited since this will be my first shoot after my father died. "The media will definitely talk about this." Iyon ang paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na tila nakagagalak ang pag-usapan ng marami. "Well, I'm an open book. Everyone knows everything about me, right? This ain't new..." She clapped. Umirap ako. I don't know what I'm doing. Hindi ako makapagfocus. Masyadong distracted. My mind's flying somewhere else... somewhere I shouldn't have been thinking about but unfortunately, I do! I wonder how is he? Siguro naman hindi ako iniisip no'n. Naku, malaman ko lang talagang occupied ko na ang isipan no'n ay talagang magpapapiyesta ako! But in our case, it's the opposite. Ako pa yata an
Taking everything as real and genuine might not be good for me. I wouldn't dare to consider our relationship deep. Gayunpaman, hindi maiiwasan magkaroon ng kaunting... komplikasyon. Well, we were both... driven by our lust. By our unfulfilled desires so.. I'm beginning to think that perhaps I could give myself a shot on this one. Damn, Kelsey! Kailan lang nu'ng sinabi mong di ka pa handa, a!? "Mabuti naman at pinaunlakan mo ang paanyaya ko sa'yo. I've been meaning to talk to you but I've heard you got a little busy so.." Saad Trinity nang nasa yacht nila kami. Niyaya ako ng isang kaibigan na pumunta sa pribadong islang kanilang nirerenovate. Si Trinity ay isa sa mga naging kaibigan ko sa pagmomodelo. She works at a magazine company. We're friends, atleast the last time I checked. Actually, my mother's the reason behind all of it. She wanted me to get back on the society, to be on the top, since my last appearance didn't exactly exceeded her expectatio
"Thaddeus..."This is wrong. I shouldn't be doing this. He's tied to somebody else. Inosenteng naghihintay ang kasama niya sa labas. Pero kahit ganoon, kahit paulit-ulit kong sabihin na ayoko na, alam kong gusto ko pa rin ito.I felt his lips run down on my collar, sipping it as it aims to leave marks there. Napasabunot ako sa kanyang buhok kasabay ng pagdiin niya ng aking katawan sa kanya."Stop... M-Mali ito..."I was lost. I can't even recognize my own voice. This is what I'm afraid of but at the same time, tempted. I've never been this close to a man before. Nakakabaliw ang pakiramdam, para akong tatanggalan ng ulirat sa bawat paghagod ng kanyang makasalanang dila sa aking balat. Bawat dampi ng kanyang labi ay tila ba nakakaakit na lason na unti-unting sumasakop sa aking sistema."Which part of this is wrong, hmm?" Napakagwapo ng kanyang boses sa aking pandinig. It was husky and seductive. I bit my lip harshly. He stared at it as I can see the obvious desire and lust in his eyes. "
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I am trying hard to understand what most people call it as the powerful feeling of all, love. It makes me confused whenever I see two people who felt that connection. A string that connects them to each other. Love for family, for a particular person and for other people. I have done interviews, research, but I can't relate to any of them."Your father will be so proud of you," ani Mommy, isang umaga habang nasa sasakyan kami patungong probinsiya. Pinunasan niya pa ang luhang hindi naman matulo-tulo. "I am proud of you, Sefira. You're a real Lafuente.."Some court me. Tried everything to win my heart but no one successfully did. My mom even set me up in different blind dates, yet I have found noone.Now, I wonder if I'll even find someone to be with. I can't picture myself tying the knot, having kids and living a married life. Ayokong matulad sa mga magulang ko. They're my own epitome of broken love, a love that's once sta
"What really happened back there? Wala ka man lang talagang magkwento, ano?" My mother, who's been ranting for almost half an hour now, asked irritatedly.I sighed. "Mommy, ayos lang ako. Stop ranting about the accident. Mas lalo mo lang ipinaaalala."We were here at my room, having a talk since she wouldn't calm down the moment she learnt I'm harassed. Maraming dumalo sa akin kagabi pagkauwing-pagkauwi ko pa lang galing sa club.The mysterious guy, who I preferred to call my savior, guided me home until I was safe. He even called the police to arrest those men who almost abducted me.Hindi ako makapaniwalang gano'n kabilis ang mga nangyari."Hindi kita maintindihan! I'm your mother and it's my nature to be worried about you! Pero ngayon damang-dama ko ang pagiging walang kwentang ina dahil hindi ko man lang magawang mag-open up ang akin ko sa akin!"Truth is, I can't unde
"Get off me!" I hissed as I attempted to pull my wrist away but his hold was too gripped, hurting me.I knew it's wrong to watch them but it's an accident! Malay ko bang nandyan pala sila at may ginagawang kababalaghan!"What are you doing here?" Mariin ang kanyang pagkakabigkas ng bawat salita, kasabay ng mas lalong paghigpit ng hawak niya sa akin. I felt scared staring at his me his venomous eyes, he even clenched his jaw for multiple times as he gritted his teeth. "You lascivious woman. You're stalking me! Can't forget me, eh?"Di makapaniwala akong suminghap."W-What the fuck are you talking about? Sinusundan ko lang 'yung pusa-""Don't deny it. You're just like other woman. Easily to be attracted. Can't get over a man after they did something for them." Rinig na rinig ko ang pang-iinsulto at kayabangan sa boses niya!I forcefully pulled my wrist away. Sinamaan ko siya
"Thaddeus..."This is wrong. I shouldn't be doing this. He's tied to somebody else. Inosenteng naghihintay ang kasama niya sa labas. Pero kahit ganoon, kahit paulit-ulit kong sabihin na ayoko na, alam kong gusto ko pa rin ito.I felt his lips run down on my collar, sipping it as it aims to leave marks there. Napasabunot ako sa kanyang buhok kasabay ng pagdiin niya ng aking katawan sa kanya."Stop... M-Mali ito..."I was lost. I can't even recognize my own voice. This is what I'm afraid of but at the same time, tempted. I've never been this close to a man before. Nakakabaliw ang pakiramdam, para akong tatanggalan ng ulirat sa bawat paghagod ng kanyang makasalanang dila sa aking balat. Bawat dampi ng kanyang labi ay tila ba nakakaakit na lason na unti-unting sumasakop sa aking sistema."Which part of this is wrong, hmm?" Napakagwapo ng kanyang boses sa aking pandinig. It was husky and seductive. I bit my lip harshly. He stared at it as I can see the obvious desire and lust in his eyes. "
Taking everything as real and genuine might not be good for me. I wouldn't dare to consider our relationship deep. Gayunpaman, hindi maiiwasan magkaroon ng kaunting... komplikasyon. Well, we were both... driven by our lust. By our unfulfilled desires so.. I'm beginning to think that perhaps I could give myself a shot on this one. Damn, Kelsey! Kailan lang nu'ng sinabi mong di ka pa handa, a!? "Mabuti naman at pinaunlakan mo ang paanyaya ko sa'yo. I've been meaning to talk to you but I've heard you got a little busy so.." Saad Trinity nang nasa yacht nila kami. Niyaya ako ng isang kaibigan na pumunta sa pribadong islang kanilang nirerenovate. Si Trinity ay isa sa mga naging kaibigan ko sa pagmomodelo. She works at a magazine company. We're friends, atleast the last time I checked. Actually, my mother's the reason behind all of it. She wanted me to get back on the society, to be on the top, since my last appearance didn't exactly exceeded her expectatio
"I told you this is going to be great," Maligayang turan ni Mom saka pumalakpak. I sighed beside her. Ngayon ang araw ng photoshoot na kanyang sinasabi. It's one of the most awaited since this will be my first shoot after my father died. "The media will definitely talk about this." Iyon ang paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na tila nakagagalak ang pag-usapan ng marami. "Well, I'm an open book. Everyone knows everything about me, right? This ain't new..." She clapped. Umirap ako. I don't know what I'm doing. Hindi ako makapagfocus. Masyadong distracted. My mind's flying somewhere else... somewhere I shouldn't have been thinking about but unfortunately, I do! I wonder how is he? Siguro naman hindi ako iniisip no'n. Naku, malaman ko lang talagang occupied ko na ang isipan no'n ay talagang magpapapiyesta ako! But in our case, it's the opposite. Ako pa yata an
My Mom didn't stop convincing me to accept the offer to model again. She's very invested about it, to the point she already told her colleagues I'm going back to Manila because of the offer. Iyon ngayon ang pinoproblema ko. "It's an opportunity, Kelsey! Take it!" Clearly, I remember her words. Gustong-gusto niya iyon, hindi ko alam kung bakit. I have thoughts but don't wanna jump on conclusions. Nanatili akong tahimik. "Quit your job at that cheap coffee shop. You're born for luxury, not for those pitiable jobs." She said nonchalantly making some people's head turn to us. Nasa isang restaurant kami ngayon sa Palanan. She told me she has to meet a lawyer here, too late before I found out it's one of her tactics again. Setting me up in a blind date. "Mom, let's just go home. Wala akong gana makipagkita kahit kanino. Or even dare enter a relationship..."
"Do we have a problem?" Tanong niya nang mapansin ang kanina ko pa pananahimik at ang pag-iwas sa kanya. I rolled my eyes secretly. Sabi ko sa sarili ko noon nang pumayag ako sa offer niya, mahirapan man ako, atleast I'm going to benefit. We both are. It's a relationship with no strings attached. Pure business, less problem. Pero iba ang dating niyon sa malikot kong imahinasyon. I knew what they did. Halatang halata. Para akong nabastos. It felt as if he doesn't respect me at all. Even though what we have is something that shouldn't be jealous of, he should've atleast considerate my feelings. "Wala naman akong problema. Baka ikaw mero'n." It's dripping to me like an acid. His brow shot up. He stared at me like he found me so amusing that he even held his chin, tilted his head and looked at me closely. Halos mawindang ako sa lapit ng aming mga mukha.
"Hindi kita mapaniwalaan, Kelsey! Paano mo naging kasintahan ang lalaking iyon?!" "Did he forced you? Don't tell me he's threatening you?!" "I would die younger because of you, Sefira Kelsey!" "Jusmiyo! Magboyfriend ka na't lahat, huwag lang ang lalaking iyon!" Ang mga tanong agad mula sa aking pamilya ang siyang sumalubong sa akin. They all bombarded me with questions I wasn't ready to answer. Malakas ang tibok ng puso ko, napapalunok, ngayo'y nagsisisi kung bakit hinayaan ko pang sabay kaming kumain ni Thaddeus sa labas. Part of me was expecting this. Surely, they had known what's happened given the fact news spreaded like a wild fire. It's already eight in the morning. Kumakain na dapat ako ngayon pero hinayaan kong bombahin nila ako ng mga tanong. "Kumalma po muna kayo..." Mahinahon kong sambit sa kabila ng kanilang galit na galit na desposisyon.
Boyfriend Mabibilang sa tanang ng buhay ko kung ilang beses akong nagsisi ng sobra sa isang bagay. I always think before I decide to any matter. My father liked that about me. Hindi ako padalos-dalos magdesisyon. But now, I just wanted to disappear like a bubble. "I'll meet you tomorrow at the cabin." Hindi ko makakalimutan ang sinabi niya bago umalis. Alright, I'm kind of scared. Siya ba naman kasi ang maging... boyfriend ko. I don't know him very well, he acts as if it doesn't matter to him but for me it does. I never had any boyfriend. Maybe some flings but it's rare when I'd entered a serious relationship. The last time I did, it didn't end well. I was on my bed, falling into a deep thinking, partly regretting my reckless decision, when I'd felt my phone vibrated. Kumunot pa ang noo nang makitang unregistered number iyon. Unknown: Still up? Who
"Thank you for coming, Maam!" Masiglang bati ko sa customer na kakukuha lang ng order saka umalis.I sighed and watched the customers go in and out. It's my first time doing this kind of job and it really exhausts me."First day mo pa lang pero ang galing-galing mo na. You're making me admire you more, Kelsey." Puna ni Ashton, isa sa mga crew sa pinagtatrabuhan naming coffee shop. "Gan'yan ba talaga ang mga sikat?""Hay nako! Tigil-tigilan mo na si Miss Kelsey dahil wala kang pag-asa d'yan. Masyado na 'yang sikat para pagtuonan ka pa ng pansin!" Ang napadaang si Cayla na umiirap pang sininghalan si Ashton."What's your problem, woman?! Sinisira mo ang diskarte ko!""Ang pangit mo dumiskarte, tanga!"Natawa na lang ako at hinayaan ang dalawang magbangayan. In my few days of working here, they're always fighting like a cat and dog placed together in a tiny little cage.
"Get off me!" I hissed as I attempted to pull my wrist away but his hold was too gripped, hurting me.I knew it's wrong to watch them but it's an accident! Malay ko bang nandyan pala sila at may ginagawang kababalaghan!"What are you doing here?" Mariin ang kanyang pagkakabigkas ng bawat salita, kasabay ng mas lalong paghigpit ng hawak niya sa akin. I felt scared staring at his me his venomous eyes, he even clenched his jaw for multiple times as he gritted his teeth. "You lascivious woman. You're stalking me! Can't forget me, eh?"Di makapaniwala akong suminghap."W-What the fuck are you talking about? Sinusundan ko lang 'yung pusa-""Don't deny it. You're just like other woman. Easily to be attracted. Can't get over a man after they did something for them." Rinig na rinig ko ang pang-iinsulto at kayabangan sa boses niya!I forcefully pulled my wrist away. Sinamaan ko siya