I took a second glance at Jothea again, and I saw her still unconscious because of the amount of gas she had inhaled. We need to get out of here as soon as possible, both for her safety and for the baby in her stomach.The environment had transformed before my eyes. The light was fading. My gaze rose to the heavens. A deafening rumble emanated from the clouds."What's going on?" Raviel inquired in surprise. "Did you call for the police?"With a shake of my head, I opposed it. "It wasn't the police, Raviel, but because that thing was in the air, you wouldn't be able to set fire in this place."Cloud seedling...Gradually, heavy rain fell. While he was preoccupied with the mayhem around him, I seized the opportunity to flee from that location. The intense downpour and gusty winds prevented him from lighting the lighter as he had intended.I kept trying to escape with Jothea, thinking that maybe we could get out of this nightmare together, but the world only kept pulling me in deeper and
I slowly opened my eyes, and what welcomed me was a white room. I must be in a hospital room. Unti-unti akong bumangon at dagli kong naramdaman ang kirot sa likod ko. Muli kong naalala ang nangyari. Maging ang balang sinalo ko para kay Ismael. Hindi ko mapigilang mapaluha."You're awake..."I turned to my right to see Ismael's face. His eyes were swollen, and he even had a dark circle under them. He must not have been sleeping well, because he's looking over me."Ismael." My voice cracked when tears welled up in my eyes. I immediately opened my arms to ask for a hug, which he did. His thighs are in between my legs."Jothea, my love..." he mouthed as he sniffed my scent. I felt his embrace tighten. "Ismael, hindi ako makahinga," giit ko, pero hindi niya ako pinakawalan. Narinig ko na lamang siyang parang sumisinghot, dahil tahimik na umiiyak. Patuloy ang paghaplos niya sa buhok at likod ko na para bang ako ang kailangang paamuhin ngayong siya naman ang umiiyak."Brace yourself. I coul
"Was that a name?""Yes, baby. I recently came up with our child's name. It would be Cal Mondalla."Namangha ako sa sinabi niya. Huwag niyong sabihing iyon ang pinagkaabalahan niya, habang binabantayan niya ako rito. I doubt it; baka nga hindi lang isang pangalan ang mayroon na siya ngayon, baka labing-dalawa."Why would all of the names in this world make you choose Cal? Sinasabihan mo pa ako noon na ang pangit kong mag-isip ng pangalan dahil ang ibinigay kong pangalan sa pusa natin ay Mael, eh, galing naman sa pangalan mo 'yon!"Tumawa siya. "Cal as in Calculus."Ako naman ang natawa. "Mukhang walang tatawag sa pangalan ng anak natin dahil pangalan palang nakaka-trauma na," I jested. "Were you traumatized because of the subject I teach or because of me?""Pwede both?"We laugh at each other. I missed talking to him like this. Makipag-asaran at makipagtawanan, pero sa lahat ng namimiss ko, ang pinakanami-miss
He looked at me. "No, don't say that." He caressed my tummy. "When this one is born, I will not be the only one who will prove to you that you are relevant in this world, Jothea. You are not a mistake. You would be the mother of men who would be the line of gentlemen who respect and treat women just like I treat you. If our parents failed to be parents to us, then at least we shouldn't be like them, right?"Naalala ko ang pag-uusap namin ni Joth noon. This is also what we wanted. We don't want to be like our parents. Kung magkakaroon man ng pagkakataong mabuhay kaming muli, mas pipiliin ko na lang na ako ang maging magulang ng mga magulang ko at sila na lang ang maging anak ko. "We shouldn't be like them, Ismael," I stated as I placed his head on my chest. We remained just like this for a moment before we chose to sleep together on the bed. Magkayakap.*****Ismael told me that Raviel and Roxsielle were in jail. The gathered evidence proved their
"Then was it because of what happened to you?"Hindi ako nakapagsalita. I knew it. They probably knew that the woman Ismael wanted to marry was raped by someone else. They wouldn't want their son to marry someone like me; it would tarnish their reputation."It might be hard for you, Jothea, but we're here for you. Don't worry. Walang makakaalam ng bagay na iyon, bukod sa amin. Our relatives won't know, even Isa, Jothea. Hindi niya iyon malalaman. I assure you." Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko, para pagaanin ang loob ko. Namuo ang luha sa gilid ng mga mata ko. "Hindi mo naman ginusto ang nangyari, at hindi iyon magiging kabawasan sa iyo. I still want you for my son, hija."Hinaplos niya ang buhok ko at dahil sa paraan ng pagtingin niya sa akin na may halong pagtanggap ay hindi ko na napigilan ang mga luha ko. Mahigpit ko siyang niyakap.Patuloy niyang hinaplos ang buhok ko na para bang iniibsan niya ang bigat na nararamdaman ko sa puso ko. "That memory
Natawa ako. "He's awake. He keeps on kicking every side of my tummy.""I have something for you," he said, bago ipinakita ang bouquet of daisies na nagtatago pa kanina sa likod niya."Ismael!" reklamo ko. Bigla na lang akong napaluha dahil sa nag-uumapaw na sayang nararamdaman. "Magkakasipon ka sa ginagawa mo!"He flashed a smile. "I don't mind. As long as I can see you smile, I'm willing to give you flowers every day." "Ismael naman, eh." Niyakap ko siya at hinalikan sa pisngi. "Thank you. I love these.""I also brought you an egg pie, which you always craved." Ipinakita niya sa akin ang isang kahon ng mamahaling egg pie na palagi kong nire-request sa kaniya na bilhin niya. Mas lalo akong napangiti."Thank you, but I forgot to tell you that I want an egg pie that is extra burnt on the crust."He scoffed. "For real?" Binuksan niya ang kahon ng egg pie bago umupo sa bedside sofa. Hinawakan niya rin ang baywang ko bago ak
"Hindi ka pa romantic sa lagay na ito?" "Well." He kissed me softly. "If you say so, then I am." He placed his hand on my head before reaching for my lips again, but this time he deepened them. "I miss you so much, my love." Napakapit ako sa damit niya, at sinubukang bumawi ng halik. "Things in the clan are more tiring than I expected. I need you to fill my strength again." "Was it really exhausting?" I asked. "Yeah, dad is turning over all the work, so..." Bumaba ang halik niya sa leeg ko at sandaling tumigil. Napansin ko na lang na humihilik na siya, kaya naman natawa na lang ako. I stayed for a moment while my arms were wrapped all over his body, ninanamnam ang mga sandaling katulad nito. My heart is full. Ako yata ang nakapag-replenish ng energy dahil sa ginawa niya. Sumandal ako, at hinayaan lang siyang matulog sa ganoong posisyon. Ayokong istorbohin ang lalaking ito, dahil baka mamaya ako naman ang pagurin niya. Mabuti na itong nakakapahinga siya. Pumikit na rin ako,
Dinala ako ng paa ko sa mabulaklak na paraiso ng Baguio, kung saan namin nabuo si Cal. Hindi ko alam kung bakit sa pag-apak ng paa kong muli sa lugar na ito ay nakahinga ako nang maluwag. Pakiramdam ko, sa isang iglap, nawala lahat ng sama ng loob ko sa sarili ko.It has been weeks since I decided to live by myself. Nope, hindi na nga pala ako nag-iisa. Kasama ko si Cal na ngayo'y tila ba mas lumalaki na kumpara noong huli kong iwan ang Mondalla Residences. I am living in peace. Kahit minsan ay wala akong natanggap na tawag mula kay Ismael at kahit na sino mula sa pamilya ko at sa pamilya niya. They are really respecting my decision to have some time for myself. Totoo naman daw kasi na masyadong napuno ng masasamang alaala ang buhay ko nitong mga nakaraang araw, pero dahil sa desisyon kong ito, mas nangingibabaw ang mga alaalang ginawa namin ni Ismael nang magkasama.Pinunasan ko ang luha ko sa pisngi nang muli itong tumulo. Kahit kailan talaga kapag tungkol kay Is
She felt my completeness and absorbed it without delay. I groaned. As she continues to pound herself into me, her hands rest on my shoulder."Professor, can you help me?" she pleaded. "Lift me up, professor. Lift me to the heavens!"I loosened my tie before I consumed her breasts. I sucked them all in as I helped her build tension inside.I swiftly lifted her to the bed to resume having sex there. I also took off my clothes and pants before getting on top of her again and entering her abruptly. My arm rested on the bed as we continued to make out."P-professor...""Stop calling me that, Jothea. Our show is done.""Why? I miss you as my professor." She spoke while grinning. "We never had sex at our university.""Because that is a decent place, Jothea. Ayokong ihiga ka lang kung saan basta-basta."I briefly sensed the discharge of her bodily fluids as her smile intensified. "Gosh, that was unexpected." With a
He chuckled. "Tito Danjer also told me that. I guess he's also in love.""He is, and you will experience it someday at the right time, in the right place, and with the right person. You just have to be patient, okay?""Okay, Dad. I love you.""I love you too." He went into a deep slumber shortly after closing his eyes entirely. I went to check on Iso, who had gone to sleep beaming. How cute. He looks like his mother."I'll be with you later, baby. I'll just have to attend to your mother's needs." I kissed his hand and head before completely leaving the room.I entered the other room and saw that my wife had just come out of the bathroom. She's totally naked and looks like her breasts are beckoning me to suck them."They are getting bigger," I commented before approaching her. I carefully cupped her breast using my right hand. "You know that I am not a fan of non-vanilla sex, but what about we try to roleplay?"She grumbl
She turned to me before glaring at me. "Hey, tama ba ang nakikita ko? Tinatanggihan mo ako?" she asked. Hold on. I smelled her, and there was no hint of alcohol. Also, I knew she wouldn't drink because she was still breastfeeding, but why was she being so rough with me today?"No, my love. That's not true. I was just worried that Cal might see us here." She hit my chest. "Palibhasa, hindi mo na ako mahal na mahal, eh!""What?" My eyebrows met."May babae ka ba? Sabihin mo sa 'kin! Bakit ayaw mo? Hindi na ba ako maganda?""W-what? What are you talking about?" I asked in disbelief."Nagsasawa ka na ba sa 'kin, kaya hindi mo na ako madalas tabihan? Iiwan mo na ba ako?"I caressed her cheek. "Hey, I don't know what you're talking about. You are always beautiful in my eyes, and I have no other woman. You are the only woman in my life. I never looked for another. Ano na naman bang ikinuwento sa 'yo ng best friend mo?" I tried
"Congratulations, Mr. Mondalla. We managed to save both of them. It's a miracle."My knees got weak, and I ended up on my knees while continuously thanking God. Does he mean my wife and my child are both saved?"Can we get inside?" Mom asked the doctor."Yes, you can."They went inside first, while I was still gathering the courage to see my wife's face.I felt the doctor tap on my shoulder. "You just chose what is right, Mr. Alvandra. Thankfully, your wife appears to be aware of your decision, which is why she is fighting for her own survival with her child.""Thank you, doc." I just hugged him."Thanks be to God." His final farewell to me was a pat on the back. With all my strength, I stared into the room."Nasaan si Ismael?" I heard my wife's delicate voice."I'm here," I responded. She turned to me and gave me a wide smile, as if she didn't make me worry about her at all."What's with you?
"And you're still as patient as ever, Ismael. I'm so lucky to have you as my husband. I never had a moment that I regretted getting married at such a young age."She leaned over to look at me. She caressed my face. "I'm happy, Ismael. Since the day we got married, you have ensured that I have never felt lonely or abandoned. I am really grateful."I drew her nearer so we could embrace. I ran my fingers softly over her smooth back rather than her chest. "I am grateful too. I am proud that you are the mother of my child and my wife. You know that you alone can complete my life, yet you have blessed me with a child, and I still want to have another one. That proves that you will never abandon me.""I won't; didn't I promise that? Also, who told you that I only want another one, Ismael? I want eleven more."It made me giggle. "Be careful what you wish for, my love.""How I wish we'd get good news after tonight," she whispered."I hope
"Good job, my baby boy. Now, just like you said, I'll take over. Let me bring you to your nanny, okay?" "Yes, Dad!" I kissed Jothea's cheek before I winked and left the room. "I'll play with you tomorrow, so don't come to our room tonight. Do you understand?" "Yes, Dad!" Before leaving my intelligent son with his nanny, I put him to sleep. I made sure to remember to lock the door when I swiftly returned to our room. I undressed the second I heard the water running in the shower so that my wife and I could take a relaxing bath together. As I held her naked body, I could feel her trembling. "Did I tell you that you're getting unbelievably beautiful every day?" My voice was raspy as I whispered. While she felt my gentle touches on her body, she twisted around to face away from me. "Stop it, Ismael. Let's just take a shower and sleep. We're not supposed to do this tonight," she resis
"My love, what are you doing there? It's getting cold. Cal is waiting for you," I said before I walked to the balcony where my wife was. It's already eight in the evening, and she's still there outside, standing up and looking at our field.I embraced her close. "What's bothering you?" Under my breath, I spoke.She shook her head. "Iniisip ko baka may problema sa akin kung bakit hindi tayo magkaanak.""But the doctor said we were both healthy and fine.""Yes, and we're following the diets, and we're making sure to make love based on our plan."Her tone betrayed a hint of unease, which I picked up on. I kissed her cheek. "Didn't I tell you before that it was out of our hands? If God still doesn't see that it's the right time for us, then He will not give it yet. Let's just be patient, my love."I held her chin to kiss her. I noticed the tears in her eyes. "We'll be fine. Let's just enjoy the moment while Cal is our only baby. Havi
"You like this?" I asked. "I love it." The satisfaction in her squirming prompted me to touch her back. "Relax, baby." I persisted in licking her femininity even as she turned her back. "Can you just let me sit? I don't think my legs can stand," she complained. "That's my goal, baby. I'll fuck you hard while we're here until you're unable to walk anymore." I got to my feet before I broke through her defenses once more. Unceasingly, she wailed. I embraced her tightly as I sensed her knees weakening. I kissed her smooth back as I continued thrusting like a wild beast. "Ismael! I'm cumming! Ahhh!" I feel that she is because of the tightness of her grip on my hands. "Wait for me." After what seemed like an eternity of moving, my warriors finally began to disperse. I pulled out my canon before bringing her to me to kiss me again. "Hindi ko na alam kung tubig pa ba ang b
"Ahhh!" That was her sound when I inserted my finger into her now-drenching flesh. She seemed to be just as enthralled as I was. She plays with my hair while biting my bottom lip. She's dominating. She's been more than aggressive since we tied the knot."I want more, Ismael," she whispered hoarsely. Without hesitation, she shoved me onto the bed. She took off her dress strap while still standing, and her clothes plummeted to the floor in an instant. Her stunning white lingerie is now crystal clear in my mind.She crawled on top of me. I couldn't help but smile as she swiftly undid my belt and secured it to her palm using her teeth.She's insane. Not her dancing above me while her hands are in the air."Suck me," she ordered, drawing her chest up to my face. I reached and kissed her underarms as her hand remained raised. "Not there! Ahhh!""Where should I then?" She remained silent and let out a low groan as I went on with what I was doing