Chapter 3 " Favored "

We both panted as we finished kissing. He leaned forward to my forehead as we breath hard. He stared at me like I'm the most beautiful woman on earth. I don't know but being with this man feels sureal.It's like a forbidden opportunity to even look at him.

" What's your name? " He asked still panting. His lips is swollen and reddish. I'd be a hypocrite if I say it's not tempting. 

" Athena. You? " I asked while staring at the most gorgeous man I've ever seen. Humapa na pareho ang hingal naming dalawa.

He stand straight and extend his hand to me. Pag papahiwatig ng kagustuhang mag pakilala. I noticed the veins protruding in his arm. Those tiny black hairs that rested on his arm. He looks formal and strict. Wealthy even but unlike those typical high profiled person, he seems kind I guess. He noticed that I am looking at his arm. So, I cleared my throat and looked away. 

" Elijah Samaniego " he introduced confidently.  

Smirking I accepted his hand and shook it with him. Diniinan ko ang pag kapit doon kaya umangat ang gilid ng labi niya. Now, he looks cocky.

" So? What do we do now? " He asked wiggling his thick eyebrows.

Ngayon ko lang na realize kung gaano nakakahiya yung ginawa ko. First, he's a total stranger. Second, I don't have any idea if he's a good person or a member of a syndicate. However, he looks well-off so I doubt that. All the more, distance should be done. Ayokong madawit sa issue ng mga mayayaman. My life has been a pain in the ass at ayoko ng madagdagan pa yun. Ngayon ko pa talaga naisip yan? When earlier all I could think about is to be saved by this man.

I did what a sane person should do. Trying to run away and save my face from the shame but to no avail he spoke of warnings.

" Huwag mong subukang takasan ako. Alam ko kung anong gagawin mo " Danger is in his voice. This man's calibre, tall and massive can squeeze me into pulp. If he wants, punching and dispatching me is such a piece of cake.

Kaso si Athena ako kaya nag patay malisya ako. Pinag taasan ko siya ng kilay at umirap. I'm 5'2 in height and petite. Kaya dinadaan ko na lang sa arte ang lahat. Even though deep inside I am kind of scared. Who wouldn't right?

He chuckled. Okay I'm not scared anymore. He's voice is like a raging sea yes but it's also alluring. Just like his body, so manly and a panty stripper. 

Natulala ako. He's so hot even though he's only wearing a black shirt and a faded jeans partnered with nike shoes. I noticed that a black sleek car is behind him. So, he's really rich huh. Aston Martin is the brand of the car. Alam ko hindi lang basta bastang kotse yun. If I'm not mistaken that's a sports car. Napapikit ako ng mariin dahil muntik na akong bumangga roon. If I'm not lucky, I'll die leaving an enormous debt. Most especially if he's arrogant like others. Thank God he's different. I groaned frustratedly because the compliment is still there.

Iniwas ko ang tingin dahil baka maging totoo pa yung sinasabi ko. Ipag pilitan ko pa ang sarili ko sa kanya. 

" A-ano " naiinis ako sa sarili ko bakit ako nautal. Please earth open the gates of hell and swallow me right now!

" A- ano? " He immitated what I said and of course with the stutter! When I stuttered I sound ridiculous but him sounds sensual. The world is definitely unfair.

I glared at him. 

" What? " He asked innocently. His brows furrowed like a lost child being questioned by a sin he didn't do.

" Biro lang yung sinabi ko kuya, ano aalis na ako " I said without looking at him. Fiddling my hands I started walking away but he grab my arms.

" Just please let me ride you" he simply said. At first, the message is okay but as I process the words he said.

Nagulat ako at mukhang nagulat din siya sa sinabi. My face reddened at the thought of me riding him. Shemss!

" I-I mean let me walk you home " clearing the first thing he said. I noticed that his face is blushing even his ears.

He is so hot and cute. Natawa ako at hinarap siya. 

" Bakit pa? Hindi na naman tayo mag kikita " I bitterly said.

' Ayokong malaman mo kung sino ako because I am just a nobody' I added.

Pinitik niya ang noo ko. He glared at me for the unknown reason.

" Aray! Bakit mo ginawa yun?" I asked while killing him in my mind. Hinihimas ang parteng pinitik niya.

" E kasi po kung ano anong pinag sasabi mo " he grabbed my hands and we started walking. His gentle touch produces butterflies in my stomach. 

" Oyy- San mo ko dadalhin?' I softly said while staring our arms swaying.

' Sa kama' he said and winked at me.I am too bewildered that I just let him drag me. Walking with a handsome man will instantly make you a celebrity. In fact, few people are watching us with full adoration. Not for me but to the man I'm with.Tsk! Mga chismosa! I glared at them and they all looked away. There are girls who's shamlessly gawking at him. Triggered, I entertwined our hands and smiled sweetly at the audience. Mukhang nagulat siya don kaya napahinto. He looked around and discovered why I'm acting this way. Elijah bit his lip and obliged to my bidding. 

Nag lakad kami ng tahimik. Somehow, it calmed my agonizing heart. Sa sandaling to wala akong ibang hiniling kung hindi siya. I prayed to the Divine being to stretch this moment. Just for a little while, I'll let myself reign. Being with him is the most freeing decision I made.I guess being selfish is not a bad idea at all. Kahit ngayon lang hindi ako si Athena. There's no responsibility and there's no poverty. He's not Elijah but only the man I met today. Boundaries has been lifted temporarily. Humigpit ang hawak namin sa isat' isa. There are no spoken words but the gleams in our eyes are evident.

An evidence that we both favored this situation.