"Don't you have a boyfriend yet?" I glanced at Noreene who's busy with her phone. Her eyes moved to meet mine. "You know, you never introduced any. Not even a fling."
"I don't need a man in life." She rolled her eyes and fixed her eyes on the phone.I shrugged. We are the complete opposite. That's why I still can't believe that we clicked and found the best friendship in each other. It was half past 10 when Noreene fell asleep. On the other hand, my eyes are wide awake. I anxiously held the ring on my finger while trying to digest what just happened today. I got married. At the age of 21, I married the bachelor every girl dreams to have. Oh. Everything that Kadmiel owns is also mine now, right?I scoffed. It's only mine in terms of papers. I still have no rights with his property and money because I'm not really her wife. We're only married by papers. Nothing less, nothing more.Trying to find something to do while I can't find myself to sleep yet, I decided to browse on the internet and see if there's a nearby bar I can walk to. As far as I know, there is. And I was right. I saw one which is only a walking distance from here.I changed my clothes into a white tube top and denim shorts. I didn't tie my hair anymore because I know it's somehow cold outside. I'm also not gonna bring my phone and wallet. I only brought cash that I slipped into my pocket.I contemplated whether to tell Kadmiel my plan today or not, but then I thought that maybe he's already asleep so I just shrugged it off and continued my plan. The cold wind immediately welcomed me as I stepped my feet on the sand. My long hair was blown away and a few strands went on my face. I silently scooped my hair to put them all on one shoulder.In no time, I reached the bar. There are people. Not few, but not also a lot. I ordered a drink and just sat on the chair that two people could fit in. I don't have the energy to dance right now. I just simply want to drink and find myself later sleepy because of alcohol.But then I just ate what I said when I saw myself enjoying the loud music on the dancefloor. I was just minding my own business there. No one dared to talk to me or even lay a finger on my skin. It's wild and free while it lasts.My body froze when I felt heat on my slightly exposed belly. The palm stayed there when I felt another one on my hair, fixing the loose strands to hide them behind my ear.The moment my system reacted differently, I instantly knew who it was. There's only one who can make me feel butterflies with his touches."You went here alone, huh?" he whispered, which made all of the hair on my skin rise.I gasped and turned around to face him. His eyebrows are knitted. He looks pissed yet his eyes look soft and gentle."How did you know I'm here?" I asked."Husband's instinct," he smirked.I rolled my eyes.He chuckled and pulled me closer to him. He started swaying our bodies while his hands clasped together on my lower back, making it seem like he's hugging me. I also felt him kissing the side of my forehead until it went down to my cheeks."I was planning to leave already. I just wanna dance a little bit," I explained while I'm resting my head on his chest. I glanced sideways and saw some girls looking at us—okay scratch that, they are looking at MY HUSBAND."Hm-mm, let's dance a little more."I closed my eyes as Kadmiel swayed our bodies more. It was slow and gentle, matching every sway to the slow beats of music."Katriel.""Hmm?" I looked up to see him. His tender eyes remained looking at me."Let's sleep in my suite," he mumbled. "It's our first night… being a husband and wife. Even if… not for real. Can we sleep in my suite?"The familiar tension between us is slowly uprising again. Moments ago, we're just sweet and tender. And now, I can feel it getting hot. My breathing hitches as I feel more tension."L-Let's go?" I told him, trying to fight the urge to kiss him right at this moment.He pinched my waist as he guided me going out. No one's speaking between us while we're heading to his suite. As we entered the elevator, I gasped when he hungrily kissed me. I held onto his arms as he pinned me to the wall. I can already hear the sound of our kisses.I almost moaned when his tongue sensually tasted the corners of my mouth. We only stopped when the elevator opened. We were rushing to his suite, and when finally inside, we were like hungry lions attacking each other.As Kadmiel closed the door behind me, he pushed me to the wall and resumed the kiss we stopped unwillingly. He angled his face as he kissed me deeper and more passionately. I moaned when his hand cupped my boob, massaging it like he just found his stress ball."Kad…" I called, my voice was almost not recognizable.Damn it, my center is throbbing real hard and I can feel it getting wet."Hmm?" He was now kissing my neck. He even bit some parts of it and enjoyed sucking them. "I w-want you…" I begged."We'll get there, baby." He replied in between kissing my neck down my boobs. He already pulled down my tube, revealing my naked upper body.I moaned softly when his mouth found my nipples. He was kissing and sucking them wetly. While kissing me there, his hands are now doing wonders on the other parts of my body. His right hand hooked my right leg and encircled it around his waist. I groaned when I felt his erect member under his cotton cloth as he pulled me closer to his body."Kad…" I begged once more. "Please…""Don't rush, Katriel. Sshh." His lips went up to shut my lips using it.Without a warning, he cupped my butt and made both of my legs encircle around him. He started walking to his room while carrying me. He only pulled away from the kiss when I felt my back on his soft bed. I was about to protest when he stood up, I thought he's just going to leave me there, but I relaxed when I felt him detaching all my clothes from my body.I felt anxious when he just stood there, scanning my naked body."You're damn beautiful," he muttered under his breath. "I wasn't able to appreciate this during our first.""Kadmiel!" I hissed, I felt shy! "Just do me. Stop staring!""Impatient baby," he chuckled.He crawled on top of me and kissed my lips again. I hissed when I realized that he's still fully clothed. This is unfair!My hands traveled to his shirt and forcibly detach it from him. He groaned and helped me. He also pulled down his pants, including his boxer shorts. Now, he's naked too. In front of me. His member is fully erected. It's long and... damn huge! How did I manage to take it before?!He went on top of me and showered my neck and shoulder with wet kisses. I arched my back, trying to feel him in my center. Kadmiel held my hips, stopping me from doing it."Kad… Please!""Damn it, Katriel!" He hissed at me.I felt him bite my skin as he slowly positioned his shaft in my entrance. The moment he entered me, he became unstoppable. The room was filled with our joint moans and groans. As we both reached our own heavens, Kadmiel pulled out before he could even release inside me.We were both panting hard as we finished. Kadmiel pulled me closer to him as he covered our bodies with the comforter. "We'll cuddle now. Your wish has been finally granted," I chuckled as I remembered our one night stand when he insisted on cuddling but I refused to do so."Ahuh." I felt him nuzzle my hair.My center is aching so bad. I was so exhausted and it pulled me to a deep slumber. I just woke up when I felt feathery kisses around my face. I grunted when I opened my eyes and saw Kadmiel beside me."Morning," I smiled at him."Morning," he replied. "Noreene might be looking for you now. Do you wanna get up or…""Give me a second," I replied and closed my eyes again."Okay, baby."I pouted. We're… not really in a relationship. We do not like nor love each other yet we're this intimate. What do we call ourselves? Fuck buddies?Yeah.My husband is only my fuck buddy.I tried so hard to walk normally while reaching my room. Kadmiel insisted on walking with me but I refused. I don't want Noreene to see us together and give her any ideas. At least, walking inside alone can help me more to circulate a reason without Kadmiel getting involved. I bit my lips while trying to compose myself. I was about to open the door when it already opened before I could even lay a hand on it. Noreene's eyes were half-closed, and her hair is still a bit messy. I assume she just got out of bed."Where have you been?!" Her eyes are a bit widened. She scanned my body and I thought she's gonna say something more but she just pulled me inside our suite."Calm down, Noreene. I just went somewhere," I told her while secretly wincing. My center aches so bad and Noreene's pulling me, making me walk that makes me feel the pain more.When we reached the sofa, I silently sighed. Finally, I can rest my thighs that are close to giving up. Thank God it's not shaking because I don't k
We eventually went back to normal after we went back home. A day before my classes resumed, Mommy went to me. She was crossing her arms on her chest as she sat down beside me on the bed."What do you need, Mom?" My brows are knitted while looking at her."I'm proud of you lately, Katriel. I can see that ever since you started it with Kadmiel, people have come to like you."My face contorted. I know this is the plan and goal but I still can't help it to feel bad everytime I get reminded that I've only been liked by people because of Kadmiel. It's like saying that I can't clean my name without associating it with a successful, worthy man."That's our goal and it happened," I replied icily."Ah-huh. And in no time, people will know that you two are already married. It was private but I made someone take a few pictures of it to reveal to the media. So people would think you two are really in love and wanted a low-key married life."I gasped. My mom could be a writer or a director!"Okay,
"My family heard the news about our marriage."I slowed down my pace of chewing and looked at Kadmiel. We are having our breakfast together. It's been days since I moved in here. He always drives me to school but rarely fetches me because of his schedule. The news about our secret marriage also already broke out and it shocked a lot of people.I'm sure girls are now crying because they had no zero percent chance now to Kadmiel. Well, unless of course, they're desperate enough to chase after a married man."And?" I asked, after swallowing the food in my mouth."They have been wanting to meet you ever since they found out about our relationship. Especially my dad. . ." He paused as if he remembered something. "He idolizes your mom so much. And he can't wait to meet the daughter of his greatest idol.""Mommy?"He nodded. "Yup. He loves watching her films.""Wow. My mom is really popular, huh."Mom was a great and known artist during her time. Well, up until now, her name is still popular
"Kadmiel!"I stomped my feet as I became more problematic. We're about to leave and visit his family yet he's still not giving me any idea on what to bring as a present that his family would like."I said anything will do, Katriel.""I want a specific one." I groaned.Kadmiel sighed and held my waist as he pulled me closer to him. He's sitting on the couch while I'm standing in front of him, in between his thighs."My family won't mind whatever you will bring, Katriel. It's the thought that counts. They will be happy with anything. I swear," he calmly told me as he softly kissed my tummy."You better be right," I warned. I just felt him chuckle and didn't say anything more.We stopped by the mall as I opted to buy cake for his family. As we're heading to their house, my heart won't stop beating loudly. I am really nervous for some reason! "Relax." Kadmiel held my hand and kissed it. I didn't say anything. No matter how he tries to say it many times, my nerves won't just calm down!My
I froze on my spot upon hearing it. For some reason, my heart ached. Being unliked by the mother of your husband is disheartening. Even if my relationship with Kadmiel is only on paper, it still hurts."Don't worry, I just told you that but I can't do anything about it because you two are already married," she added.I swallowed the lump in my throat as I tried to speak."M-May I know why?""Because of your past," she answered straightforwardly. I only nodded and didn't wish to prolong the talk with her about that matter. That's enough reason to hear from her. And no matter how I boost myself with confidence, I can't really deny the truth that I'm not an ideal wife for anyone's son given my past controversies.I kept that talk with Kadmiel's mother to myself. I don't want to tell him that and create fuss in their relationship. Her mom's reaction is valid so I would take that."Why are you awake this early?"I jolted on my spot when I felt Kadmiel's hand on my belly."It just happened
I went home with a heavy heart. The maid welcomed me with a smile and somehow, it warmed my heart. She asked me what I wanted to eat but I refused. I don't feel like eating snacks.I went to my room and changed my clothes immediately. I want to do something that could take away the heaviness from my heart. Something that would push and stretch me to continue life despite how fucked up it's getting be. It's draining at the moment, but hopefully worth it in the end.I went straight to the kitchen and saw the maid cleaning the counter. "Hi…" I smiled. "Can you teach me how to cook Adobo? I want to cook it for dinner. I really want to learn and cook for Kad.""Of course, Ma'am!""Thank you!" I beamed.She started preparing the ingredients we need for the Adobo. Adobo is a Filipino dish I've been wanting to learn ever since. I don't know but it feels like you're such a good wife if you mastered cooking it.I watched and listened to the maid as she started teaching me how to slice the ing
I was silent the whole time we’re eating breakfast. Every time I swallow food, it gets stuck in my throat. I don’t know why I feel frustrated, hurt, and confused while seeing Kadmiel laugh comfortably with this woman. “Last night, Alliana needed…” “Kad.” I stared at Alliana as she blankly stopped Kadmiel from telling the story of what really happened last night that made her sleep in here. Her eyes turned to me and smiled. I can’t decipher her smile, whether it’s a smile for good or the other way around. “I’m not… ready to tell it to someone I barely know,” she started. “But what I assure you, Katriel, is that I’m a good friend of Kadmiel. We’ve been friends for so long. Nothing less… nothing more. You have nothing to worry about my existence.” She looked away as she sipped from her coffee. I gulped. “I’m not worrying over anything. I have no issue with regards to your friendship, too. I also respect your privacy with what happened last night. I’m not gonna force you to tell m
Having that talk with Noreene was badly needed. I stayed there until 7 PM before she decided to drive me home. When I arrived at the penthouse, Kadmiel was not there. I just shrugged it off. It’s better anyway, I don’t think I can face him right now with how my own feelings are overwhelming me.I changed into my usual sleeping attire before I decided to go out and have a walk. There’s a park just near this condominium. I need fresh air to breathe. My thoughts are suffocating me.The cold breeze immediately welcomed me as I stepped outside the building. I walked to the park, letting my loose hair dance along the swirling wind. The stars are like sly pearls that adorn the dark blue night sky, and are no less inferior to the bright moon.As I was about to sit on one of the benches, I froze on my spot. I just stare with wide open eyes and cannot shut, like the whole world is breaking and crumbling apart around me… My heart is aching at the sight.Alliana, tiptoeing while her arms around t