Territorial Men 8: Kielton Grande

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Territorial Men Series 8: Kielton Grande

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A rebellious son from one of the most influential family in the Country, Kielton
Grande seeks for his freedom in his own freaking way. He left his luxurious life
and choose to stay his feet on the ground and live his life the way he wanted it to
be.

Musika ang dahilan kung bakit nagawa niyang talikuran ang buhay na inaasam-asam ng
karamihan, ngunit ang musika rin ang naging matibay niyang sandalan sa araw-araw.

His career in music industry bloomed right before his fans found out that he's from
a very wealthy family. Women were literally flock on his feet. Aminadong babaero at
hindi kailanman nagseryoso.

But like other people, Kielton just can't escape his own fate when his path brought
him to the bratty daughter of a business tycoon, who's so good in giving him a
fucking hard time.

It's insane, but hell, he can live with that for a moment though, and just fuck her
roughly in his mind instead.
Prologue

PROLOGUE

KIELTON is sitting annoyingly in one of the chair in their mansion's library room.
His father, Sebastian Grande, a Filipino-Italian tycoon businessman is sitting in
his swivel chair at the center of the long table, beside him is his mother, a
Filipino-British former fashion model, Karrah Miller-Grande.

Their family is well-known for their cruise ships and other transportation that use
to travel by water. His father isn't retiring yet, but his older brother, Clinton
was the one who help him with their family business.

At siya? Wala siyang kwenta sa paningin ng ama. His father expected too much from
him ever since but he always end up disappointing him. He's a big disappointment to
his family, a fucking black sheep, a rebellious one, go and name it.

"What the hell are these, huh?!" Pabalang na inilapag ng ama ang mga larawan niya
na kuha sa isang Club sa Cebu na nakikipagbasag-ulo.

It was taken just last night, he was drunk, he was with a women when suddenly one
of the woman's ex boyfriend attacked him. Sanay na sanay siyang makipag-basag ulo
kaya hindi niya pinalampas ang pagkakataon na 'yon na pumatol, sinabayan pa ang
init ng ulo niya.
"I already settled that,"

"I don't care if you already settled that or not, what I want for you is to stop
your fucking rebellion!" His father's voice raised, he was glaring at him.

"Honey," His mother hold his father's hand to calm him.

"Are you even aware that you are ruining our name?!"

Kielton clenched his jaw. Pinapakalma niya ang sarili kahit na ang dami-dami niyang
gustong sabihin. Nang tignan siya ng ina sa nakiki-usap na mga mata, mas nahirapan
siyang sumagot-sagot na naman.

"'Yang banda mo, 'yan ang sumisira sayo, Kielton. You're spending your time in that
shit with your poor alcoholic band mates!"

Kielton opened his mouth to protest, but he fucking stopped himself again when he
saw that his mother's eyes watered.

His parents are very disagree with him choosing music over running their
businesses, ang pinagkaiba lang ay hindi siya pinagsasalitaan ng masasakit ng ina,
hindi katulad ng daddy niya na halos isumpa siya.

"They are not alcoholic," He muttered.

His father's face became darkened when he spoke. Hindi ito kailanman tatanggap ng
dahilan niya, palagi siyang mali at ito ang tama. He's so tired dealing with his
own father.

"Bakit hindi mo nalang gayahin ang kapatid mo at tumulong ka sa pagpapatakbo ng

negosyo. Hindi 'yang ganyan, Kielton. Look at yourself," His father pointed a
finger on him like as if he's some dirty trash that he can't accept. "I don't have
a son like that, your tattoo almost cover your arm. You're not in the prison."

"This is art," he simply said. "I have it here, dad." Sa sobrang iritado ay gusto
niyang galitin pa lalo ang ama para paalisin na siya at makatulog na.

Tumayo si Kielton at tumalikod, itinaas ang damit para makita ng daddy niya ang
tattoo sa kanyang likod.

"That's not funny!" His father's angry voice thundered.

"Anak, sige na, magpahinga ka na muna." Ang mommy niya sa malumanay na tinig.

Tahimik na napabuntong-hininga siya. Kalaunan ay lumapit sa ina para bigyan ng

halik sa pisngi bago lumabas ng library room.

THEY ARE in their studio in BGC when Kielton remembered that day in their library
room in the Grande's mansion in Cebu. Isa lang ang araw na 'yon sa maraming beses
na pagtatalo nila ng ama bago siya tuluyang nag desisyon na umalis sa kanila at
kunin ang kalayaang matagal ng inasaam-asam.

He cut his communication with his parents, but not with his brother. Clinton is the
one who understand and support him with his career.

Hindi naging madali ang pag-angat ng banda niya sa industriya ng musika. Mula sa
Cebu ay tumuntong sila sa Maynila, hinahanap ang swerte na makilala pa.

Tatlong taon ang lumipas na sa iba't-ibang Club o Bar lang silang tumutugtog
hanggang sa isang araw ay may nakapansin sa kanilang agent ng isang sikat na Talent
Agency sa Maynila. Their career starts from there.

"Boys, I have a new deal." It was now their manager, Allison, the one that
discovered them.

Mula sa balkonahe ay tinapos ni Kielton ang paninigarilyo bago pumasok sa loob.

They rented a condo unit and used it as their studio. It was soundproof, so they
can't disturb their neighborhood.

"What is it?" Naupo siya sa sofa at inabot ang gitara na nasa katabing lamesa.

"Out of town?" Owen asked, their pianist.

Most of his band mates were sitting in the carpeted floor, he's the only one
sitting in the couch with his guitar. Allison is standing in front of them, wearing
her loose branded blouse and denim short shorts that revealed her legs.

Kielton brows shot up when he realized he was noticing her. Sa lahat ng mga babaeng
nakapaligid sa kanya, tanging si Allison lang ang hindi niya kayang gawan ng
kalokohan. Mas bata ito ng dalawang taon sa kanya, pero successful na kung
susumahin.

Alisson cleared her throat and arched her eyebrows at him when she noticed that he
was watching her whole body.

Maya-maya ay sumipol si Jasper, nang-aasar. He played with his drum sticks while
whistling.

"Hanggang tingin nalang ba ako...sayo...." pakantang sinabi 'yon ng lead guitarist

nila, si Jude.

"Anyway, let's be serious, boys. Mamaya na 'yang kalokohan niyo." Si Allison na

sumeryoso na. "This will be held in Campbelland Tower in Las Pinas. Sa susunod na
linggo na ito. Five songs, then we our out. Well, you can stay in the party if you
like, since the employees requested this band to their boss."

"What's the party all about?"

"It's Campbelland's anniversary, Kiel." Alisson answered him. "I have our
invitation, and oh, before I forgot, this is not just a simple event, so, please,
stop hitting with women there and behave as long as you can. Campbell special
guests are his business tycoon friends and some investors."

"Just make sure that my father is not invited." He muttered and played with the
strings of his guitar, making a low soothing sounds around them.

"Sebastian Grande is in the VIP guest list, but Campbell secretary told me that he
can't come. So, baka representative lang ng El Grande Cruise Ships ang magpupunta."

"Okay then, I'm in."

Pagkatapos ng maiksing meeting ay nagkanya-kanya na muna silang uwi sa condo na

tinitirahan nila na nasa gusali din na 'yon. Gabi nang magpasya siyang magpunta sa
D' Club. Naabutan niya do'n si Carter.

"Brute," he patted his friend's shoulder. "Alone? How sad."

Carter just sipped on his vodka. They are in island counter of the bar, in front of
them are different brand of liquor and the bartender.

"Sex on the beach, man." He said to the bartender.

"On it, Sir."

"Ikaw? Kailan ka mag-a-asawa?" Tanong sa kanya ni Carter na ikinatawa niya.

Sa kanilang magkakaibigan sila nalang ni Carter ang hindi pa nagpapatali sa babae.

Sa tanong nitong 'yon, alam na alam niya na ang sagot.

"Asawa? Ni wala nga akong girlfriend."

Nagdududa lang siya nitong tinignan. Ayaw pang maniwala.

"Wala kang nagugustuhan?"

"Well," He smirked.

"May nagugustuhan ka na? Kaya hindi na ako magtataka kapag bigla kang nag-asawa?
Katulad ng mga kaibigan natin?"

Sumimsim si Kielton sa alak nang mailapag 'yon sa kanyang harap, bago sinagot ang
kaibigan na mukhang pati ang lovelife niya ay pino-problema.

"She's just different but it doesn't mean I like her the way you think. I don't
want to get married, brute."

Kielton was referring to Alisson. Pakiramdam niya ay pangseryosohan si Alisson at

hindi siya ang nababagay sa dalaga. Siguro ay nacha-challenge lang siya dahil hindi
katulad ng ibang babae, si Alisson ay hindi kailanman nagpakita ng interes sa
kanya. Trabaho lang talaga ang pakay, wala ng iba.

"If she's different for you, then, it speaks something. Maybe you're in love with
her and you just denied it." Carter said.

"What happened to the Carter Altaraza that I know?" He asked, chuckling. "You don't
talk about Love before, why are you telling all about this to me? Oh, I don't like
that topic anyway. It's scary." He sipped on his liquor. "And, I am not in love."

"Pustahan?" Hamon nito.

"Pustahan!" Aniya, dahil sigurado siyang hindi siya in love! Humahanga, oo, pero
hindi in love! "Ano ang ipupusta mo?"

"Ang tapang, ha. Kapag napatunayan kong in love ka, bugbog ka sakin!"

Tumawa ulit siya sa kaseryosohan ni gago.

"Kapag hindi, wag kang makipag-sex sa babae ng isang buwan!" Ganti niya, mas
matindi.

Carter snorted. Halatang hindi gusto ang hamon niya, pero dahil idinidiin na in
love siya, mayabang itong tumango.

"Sige, tang ina, ha. Humanda ka."

"Gago, ikaw ang humanda. Handa mo na 'yang mariang palad mo." Humalakhak siya,
kompyansa talaga na matatalo niya sa pustahan ang gagong kaibigan.
Naputol lang ang kagaguhan nilang dalawa nang may lumapit na tatlong babae. Wala pa
man ay nakalingkis na sa kanya ang isa. Ang isang may maiksing buhok ay kay Cater
lumingkis, ang isang babae ay nasa gitna nila.

"Hey boys, wanna have fun tonight?" A woman beside him whispered sexily.

Nagkatinginan sila ni Carter at kapwa tumaas ang sulok ng labi.

"Game on," Inubos ng kabigan ang alak sa baso at tumayo na.

"How 'bout you?" Humalik ang babae sa kanyang leeg.

If he's in love, for sure, he won't let any woman get closer to him.

Kielton smirked on his mind when realized that Carter lose the bet.

Inubos niya ang alak sa baso bago tumalima.

They went to the club female restroom.

Kielton locked the door before the woman attacked him with hungry kiss. Nabalot ng
mga halinghing ng tatlong babae ang banyo nang pinagsalit-salitan nila ni Carter na
bayuhin ang mga ito sa ibabaw ng lababo.

"Oh, sobrang sarap, sige pa!" Ungol ng babae habang nakatuwad ito at marahas na
binabayo niya mula sa likod.

They saw their reflection in the large mirror, they did not even bother to removed
their clothes because this is just a fucking quickie.

Nagkatinginan sila ni Carter sa repleksyon ng salamin, pareho sila ng posisyon,

umangat lang ang sulok ng mga labi nila bago hinayaan ang mga sarili na malunod sa
panandaliang sarap.

THE CAMPBELLAND Tower reminds him of their condominium building. It was almost the
same, until they discovered that Campbelland was the one who built that building in
BGC.

The security was tight. Kung hindi pa ipinakita ni Allison ang invitation nila at
ang ilan pang dokumento na sila ang magpe-perform para sa gabing 'yon, hindi sila
makakapasok.

Kielton almost forgot the feeling of luxurious life. Before whenever he visited
their El Grande's offices, nobody ask him to check on him, dere-deretso lang ang
lakad niya at lahat ng empleyado ay babatiin siya at ibaba ng bahagya ang mga ulo
bilang respeto.

Nakakapanibago ang karanasan niya ng gabing 'yon. He was annoyed with the tightness
of Campbelland's security.

It felt like these fucking securities thinks that his group are capable to commit a
crime inside, or maybe they think that they are some kind of con artist thieves
that they needed to fully check on them if they are really unarmed!

"How rich is that Campbell, huh." hindi niya napigilan nang makalagpas sa security
scanner.

"They are rich enough to give an ordered to their securities to protect their VIP
guest." Allison said with a shrug. "But, I believe, Grande is richer than them."

"Of course," Iritadong sagot niya at inilapag ang gitarang dala sa couch nang
makapasok sila sa silid sa back stage.

"Now you know the difference between rich and poor people." Ani Felixx na bahista
nila.

"Alam ko 'yon."

"So, hindi ka lang sanay na pinagkakamalan na magnanakaw at gagawa ng krimen sa

isang party na may mga bisitang mayayaman?"

"Sa kanila na ang yaman nila. We came here to entertain them not to steal
something. How pathetic." He leered, really annoyed now.

"Wag mo kaming kalimutan kapag bumalik ka na sa mansyon niyo, Kiel." Biro ni Jude
na sinamaan niya lang ng tingin.

Wala siyang balak bumalik sa mansyon nila at idadahilan na nahihirapan siya sa

buhay na pinili niya. Siguradong pagtatawanan siya ng ama at sasabihin na mali ang
landas na tinahak niya kahit pa masaya siya!

His pride will never allow him to get back with his old luxurious life. No fucking
way!

"You need to cool down," Allison noticed his bad mood. "We still have one to two
hours to prepare. Go ahead and sooth yourself, Kiel." Then she smiled warmly at
him.

Narinig niya na naman ang mga mapang-asar na sipol ng mga gago kaya umalis nalang
din siya bago niya pa mapagbuntunan ang mga ito sa iritasyon niya sa seguridad.

Keilton went outside their small air-conditioned room. Hinawi niya ng bahagya ang
makapal na itim na kurtina sa gilid ng stage upang tignan kung sino itong mga 'to
na maswerteng makakarinig ng boses niya at makikita siya ng personal.

The tight security really annoyed him for making him feel that he's just a trash
that is capable to make a crime in this fucking event!

"Hindi yata magpupunta si Ma'am Kianna. Late na daw matatapos ang photoshoot niya."
Narinig niya lang na sabi ng isang grupo ng kababaihan na medyo malapit sa gilid ng
stage.

"Okay lang na wala siya. Maarte naman 'yang anak ng boss natin. Baka kapag nakita
tayong nagkakasiyahan, iirapan lang tayo katulad ng ginawa niya noong nakaraan."

"Masyado kasing in-spoiled ng magulang niya, 'yan tuloy napaka-arte at maldita."

"Kung ano ang ikinaganda ng mukha, siyang ikina-pangit ng ugali."

"Tumigil na kayo baka may makarinig pa sa inyo." Saway ng isang lalaki.

Nagkibit-balikat lang si Kielton at hinawi na pabalik ang kurtina. Marami na ang

tao pero hindi pa ganap na nag-uumpisa. Sa wari niya ay hindi lang dalawang oras
ang hihintayin nila bago makapag-simula.

Kielton made his way to the hall way hoping to find some place when he can smoke.
Sa dulo ay nakakita siya ng balkonahe kung saan pwedeng manigarilyo. Nagpunta siya
doon at sinindihan ang sigarilyo. He looked down and see the large parking area, he
even saw their van.

Sa harapan naman ay tanaw niya lang ang kahabaan ng pampublikong daan para sa mga
sasakyan. There are some tall building around but what caught his attention is the
billboard of a woman near the entrance of Campbelland Tower.

It was an advertisement for Campbelland and the face they used is very effective to
everyone who will see it because she's really have an angelic face that made you
stare at her.

Her almond deep eyes were captivating, but her lips looks so sensual for him.

Her styled wavy hair was place only on the one side of her shoulder, and her pink
off shoulder top she's wearing revealed her sexy collarbone. It was a casual shot,
but he found it seductive.

"I don't wanna go here! But mommy forced me." He heard that voice from behind.

Nang tignan niya ay umangat kaagad ang kanyang kilay. It was the woman in the
billboard!

Sporting a champagne silk short dress with thin strap, and nude high heeled
stilettos, the woman walk in the hallway while she was brushing her hair with her
fingers. Nasa tenga nito ang mamahaling cellphone.

Kahit hindi pa tapos sa paninigarilyo ay tinapos niya 'yon at sinundan ang babae na
papunta sa pinanggalingan niya kanina.

"Hey," Habol niya, hindi papalampasin ang pagkakataon na makilala kung sinoman ang
babaeng ito.

The woman stopped, she slowly turned her body to face him.

Kielton gave his beautiful but playful smile at her that always made his fans
giggled.

"W-Who are you?!" She stepped backward, naalarma ito sa presensya niya.

Napawi ang ngiti niya at sumeryoso.

Kielton stepped forward, but the woman stepped backward.

"Don't get near me! I will call a security!" She panicked. "Guard! Renato! Pablo!"
Tawag nito sa tarantang boses, marahil ay ang mga bodyguard ang tinatawag.

"Relax," Tumawa siya sa reaksyon nito ngunit hindi yata maganda ang dating dito ng
tawa niya.

She pointed a finger at him angrily. Oh, looks at that angry eyes.

"You! Thief! Paano ka nakapasok dito?! Our securities are tight as hell! Howe come
they let a thief like you entered in our premises!"

"Oh-oh," Itinaas niya ang dalawang kamay bilang pagsuko para kumalma lang ito.

What did she called him again? A fucking thief? What the fuck?
"I'm not a thief-"

"You fucking shut up!" She cut him off with a glare, she's covering her real
feelings, she's scared.

He stepped closer and almost smirk with her horrified beautiful face as she stepped
backwards.

"Wala kang makukuha sakin! I don't have cash here!" She suddenly throw her
expensive phone at him. "'Yan, sayo na 'yan!" Luminga ito sa paligid, nanghihingi
ng tulong. "Where's my fucking bodyguards!"

"I don't fucking need your damn phone," His low baritone made her gasp.

"Y-You thief!" Paratang na naman nito. "We have cctv's around! You will get caught
easily! Don't try to harm me!"

This little witch is out of her fucking mind.

"I'm harmless," he whispered hoarsely as he stepped a little more closer. Her back
is now resting in the wall. "I'm not a thief. I can sue you for accusing me without
a valid evidence, you little witch."

"I'm not a witch! How dare you call me that?! You don't even know who the hell
you're talking to!"

This hardheaded woman won't really stop from raising her voice at him, huh.

"Who are you then?" He cocked his head on the side, giving himself a freedom to
stare at her face closely.

Inirapan siya nito at sabay iwas ng tingin.

"Why would I tell you my name, huh? You're stranger and..." Tinignan nito ang mukha
niya pababa sa katawan niya. He's aware with her effects to women, this one is just
so good in hiding her feelings. "... you're invading my space. Move!" Sabay tulak
nito sa dibdib niya.

Suko na nang nagkibit siya ng balikat.

"You are losing a one night of pleasure for pushing me away." He said in husk.

"Oh, really? I'm sorry to burst your bubble, I'm not a hooker! And I'm not really
into someone like you! Guwapo ka lang pero hindi ikaw ang tipo ko!"

"Well, you're my type." He can't help himself but to lean his face closer again to
her, and secretly smell her sweet yet seductive scent. "I get whoever I want and
you're not the exception."

"You wish!" She snorted and pushed his face away using her smooth soft palm.

Napapikit siya. Isang dampi lang ng palad nito sa kanyang mukha ay naramdaman niya
kaagad ang pamilyar na init ng katawan, natutukso siya.
1 ~ Brat

CHAPTER ONE
ALL that she wanted is a support from her parents for choosing modeling over
running their business. She can't afford sitting in the office all day and do paper
works, or go on a trip to visit their sites, lands and other housing and
condominium project.

Sometimes, she just want to be a rebellious child, but she knew she can't live yet
without depending with her parents financial support. She's scared to be poor, to
live in a small ugly house or to ride in a public vehicles. No way!

Kaya naman kahit hindi aprubado ng magulang ang trabaho niya, kahit madalas na
nasesermunan niya, nanatiling matibay ang loob niya at matigas ang ulo na
ipagpatuloy parin ang pagmomodelo.

Nasasanay na siya sa mga sermon ng mommy at daddy niya pero kalaunan tumitigil din
naman ang mga ito kapag nakikitang nasasaktan na siya, at minsan ay uma-arte pa
siyang umiiyak para lang matigil na ang mga ito.

Hindi rin siya matiis ng magulang, na kahit hindi na gusto ang ginagawa niya, wala,
hindi talaga siya mapigilang huminto.

"I don't want to have a rebellious child, Campbell!" She heard her mommy's voice in
the backyard's swimming pool. She was talking to her father. "Let that kid do
whatever she wants. Magsasawa rin 'yan sa pagmomodelo."

Ang ikinaganda lang siguro sa sitwasyon niya, may dalawa siyang kapatid na
tumutulong sa negosyo. Siya ang bunso at siya pa talaga itong matigas ang ulo, huh.

Bakit kasi hindi nalang tanggapin ng daddy at mommy niya na ito talaga ang
kapalaran niya, ang pagmomodelo.

"Suwail talaga 'yang bunso natin, tanggapin mo na, Pamela." Ang daddy niya. "I will
never support her modeling." He was shaking his head, very disappointed.

"Maybe, she's just confused to what she really wants in life. She's enjoying that
modeling because her friends are in that industry. Sa kumpanya natin, wala ang mga
kaibigan niya. And she's still young, let just give her the life she wants for
now."

Marahil ay suko na rin ang mommy niya sa pagbabawal sa kanya sa pagmomodelo kaya
ganito na ang naririnig niya, medyo sumasang-ayon na sa kanya o baka pinagbibigyan
lang talaga siya.

"You're spoiling her, kaya 'yan naging suwail. Hindi nalang gumaya kay Amara at
Asher," tukoy nito sa mga kapatid niya. "They are already successful and they stop
spending our money because they earn enough from working to our company. How 'bout
your little spoiled brat, huh?"

Napanguso siya. Hindi gano'n kalaki ang kinikita niya, mas mahal pa ang isang
channel na bag niya kesa sa isang buwan na kita.

Nag-uumpisa palang naman siya at sa katulad niyang beginner, kailangan ay maging

sapat muna sa kanya ang perang pinaghihirapan, kung hindi, ay susuko talaga siya.
Kaya pinagtiyatiyagaan niya ang maliit na halaga ng pera galing sa pagmomodelo.

Naisip niya rin na maghanap nalang ng bagong agent, matumal ang agent niya, hindi
siya mabigyan ng magandang raket. Sa susunod, 'yon ang pagkaka-abalahan niya,
maghahanap siya ng bago.
"She earned a little." Her mother said in a weak tone but there's smile in her
lips. "At least, she earn, right? Pinaghirapan niya 'yon, dapat lang na kumita siya
kahit papano."

"And how many bodyguard she have? Two, right? Pablo and Renato? One driver and her
personal assistant?" His father shook his head again, he laugh without humor. "She
can't pay them with her small earning. Pinapagod niya lang ang sarili niya sa
trabaho niyang 'yan."

"Pero sa pagmomodelo ako masaya," Kausap niya sa sarili sa mahinang boses.

Pinagkakasya niya ang sarili sa sulok, sa gilid ng halamanan huwag lang siya
mamataan ng magulang.

"Ano ang gusto mo? Tanggalan siya ng bodyguard?"

Kinabahan siya bigla sa isasagot ng ama. Hinawi niya ang bulaklak upang makita pa
ang mga ito.

"Maybe one is enough. Dito lang naman siya sa Maynila."

"You got to be kidding me, Campbell."

"No, I'm serious. Kung gusto niyang dalawa ang bodyguard niya, bayaran niya 'yung
isa."

"I can live without bodyguard, or with only one." She murmured. "But I can't live
without Ate Evie." Her personal assistant.

"Then, I'll talk to her about that."

"Mabuti pa dahil hindi ko kakausapin ang batang 'yan." Ang daddy niya, galit talaga
sa kanya.

Nang pumorma na aalis ang mommy niya ay mabilis siyang pumasok sa mansyon nila.
Napatili pa siya nang masalubong si Aling Nora na may dalang tray ng merienda at
orange juice.

"Hay, aatakihin ako sayo sa puso." Anito na nagulat din sa presensya niya.

"Kila daddy 'yan?" Turo niya sa tray.

"Oo, ihahatid ko."

"Ako na, ako na ang maghahatid." hindi pa ito nagsasalita ay kinuha niya na 'yon at
masayang nagpunta sa swimming pool area.

"Hi dad, hi mom!" Magiliw na bati niya. "Merienda!" Inilapag niya 'yon sa lamesa at
nagkalansingan ang mga baso at plato sa walang ingat niyang paglapag. "Oops,"

Hindi siya pinansin ng daddy niya, ang mommy niya naman ay nagkibit lang ng
balikat.

"Pupuntahan sana kita sa kwarto mo, anak. May sasabihin ako."

Alam niya na 'yon. Narinig niya na.

"Ano po 'yon?"

Naupo siya sa sun lounger, malilim na at nakakahalina ang lumubog sa tubig sa pool
kung hindi lang siya kakausapin ng ina.

"Ann," she called her with her first name. In modeling industry they call her
Kianna Santos, it's her screen name. "We decided to remove one of your bodyguard,
you choose between Pablo and Renato to be your guard."

"Si Kuya Renato nalang."

Umangat ang isang kilay ng mommy niya sa mabilis niyang sagot at walang reklamo na
narinig sa kanya. One guard is enough!

"Pero, saan magta-trabaho si Kuya Pablo?"

Matigas ang ulo niya pero concern naman siya sa mga tauhan nila kahit papano.

"We will bring Pablo back to Campbelland Tower as one of our security."

Tumango siya. "Sige po, ayos lang sa'kin ang isang bodyguard... kahit nga po wala
na. Wala namang ki-kidnap sa'kin."

"Mas maganda na ang mayroon, anak. We don't want to risk our children's life."

Ann is really not sure how wealthy they are. She don't really care though. Ang alam
niya lang ay kailangan nilang magkakapatid ng bodyguard, simula pa pagkabata ay
mayroon na silang bantay kaya hindi na malaking bagay sa kanya na palaging may
nakasunod sa kanya.

"Oh, by the way, next week are going to celebrate the anniversary of Campbelland.
You should be there."

"Oh no, I can't. I have photoshoot in El Nido."

"No, you should be there."

"I can't, mom."

"It's evening. I'm sure you already arrive in Manila."

"I'd stay for one more night, then leave in the next morning."

"No, leave in the evening and go straight to the Campbelland Tower." Hindi papatalo
ang mommy niya, pinipilit talaga siya pero hindi rin siya magpapatalo.

"Hindi nga pwede mom dahil may shoot pa ako kinabukasan-"

"Joyce Ann!" Kapag buong pangalan na ang itinawag nito sa kanya, alam niyang hindi
na nga ito dapat pang suwayin.

"Alright," Labag sa loob na pagsuko niya. "I will try-"

"Be.there." There was a finality on her mother's voice. "Kung hindi ka magpupunta,
ako mismo ang sisisante kay Evie!"

"No way!" Napatayo siya, tutol sa pagsisisante nito sa personal assistant niya. "I
will come but don't expect me to be early because I still have some things to do
before I leave the Island."

"Okay, that's enough. We will see you in our company's anniversary."

"And don't expect me to stay longer and mingle with employees. I need to rest,
mom."

Matagal siyang tinignan ng mommy niya bago bumuntong hininga at inirapan siya na
para bang ang sakit niya talaga sa ulo.

THE BEAUTIFUL Island of El Nido made her wants to stay for another couple of days,
but her mother keep on reminding her about party tonight in Las Pinas. They
finished their third shoot and they are resting now.

"Kianna, is it true?" Her co-model, Iris asked.

Ibinaba niya ang ang sunglasses at tinignan ito. Iris is wearing her revealing
maroon one piece, her cleavage is waving at all the people around them. Mapa-
foreigner o pinoy, napapatingin talaga rito dahil sobrang agaw eksena. Kanina ay
nakita niya ito na nakatalikod, labas ang magkabilang pisngi ng pang-upo.

"What?"

"Kielton Grande's band will perform tonight in the anniversary of your family's
company?" Iris giggled.

Hindi naman ito nakikipaglapit sa kanya ng husto, ngayon lang. Karibal ang tingin
nito sa kanya pero ngayon ay animo gustong makipagkaibigan.

"Who's that? I don't know." Ibinalik niya ang malaking salamin sa mata at itinuon
ang atensyon sa kulay asul na tubig dagat na nasa harapan.

Kianna is comfortably laying in the sun lounger, next to her is Ate Evie, they are
both enjoying the view and her mood starting to get ruin with Iris presence.

"You don't know him?" Medyo dismayado nitong tanong. "You better go with me next
time in D' Club and meet Kielton and his friends."

"I'm not interested." Like how I'm not interested in talking to you.

"Well, maybe he's not really your type. Mayayaman din yata ang tipo mo katulad
niyo." Pumuwesto ito sa kabilang sun lounger. "But, I like to get near him again."

"Okay," she shrugged, cutting of that boring conversation.

"Can you help me?"

Umirap siya. This woman really thinks they are friends?

"Help you, with what?"

"Can I go with you tonight in your company's party?"

"Ann, indi pwede ang outsider do'n." Si Ate Evie sa kanya. "Mahigpit ang seguridad
dahil sa mga bisita ng daddy mo."

Narinig 'yon ni Iris kahit na ang hina na ng boses ni Evie.

"I'm sure I can enter because I'm friend with Campbell's daughter, right, Kianna?"
sinulyapan niya si Iris na may magandang ngiti sa kanya.

"As far as I remember we are not friends, Iris. I don't even remember you treating
me as your friend. So, no."
"How dare you..." Napabangon ito, nagalit sa sinabi niya. Nagsasabi lang siya ng
totoo 'no!

"At, wag mong makanti-kanti 'yang alaga ko, Miss iris. Ako ang makakalaban mo." Si
Ate Evie na bumangon na rin, handang-handa siyang protektahan sa magtatankang
manakit sa kanya.

Samantalang siya ay komportable lang na nakahiga do'n, walang pakialam sa nanggigil

na itsura ni Iris.

"May problema ba?" Si Kuya Renato nang lapitan sila.

Naka-summer outifit ito, pinagpalit niya ng uniporme nitong palaging gamit dahil
ayaw niyang kumuha sila ng atensyon sa lugar na 'yon, na sa beach lang ay may
bodyguard pa siyang dala.

"Wala, Renato." Si Ate Evie ang sumagot, kaya umalis lumayo rin kaagad ang
guwardiya niya.

Kianna yawned dryly, she was annoying Iris, showing to this woman that she's not
threatened with her anger towards her.

"What's with that..." Nakalimutan niya ang pangalan na binanggit ni Iris. "...
whoever is that man's name, what's with him? Why do you like to get near him?"

"Because I like him." Iris answered simply.

"Ex boyfriend?"

"No,"

"Ano lang?"

"It's an adult stuff, Kianna. You wouldn't understand."

"Kung hindi mo sasabihin, hindi kita tutulungan na makita ang lalaking 'yon."
aniya, inignora ang tingin nito sa kanya na masyado siyang bata para hindi
maintindihan ang ginagawa ng matatanda sa kanya.

Bumalik sa pagkakaupo si Iris, kumalma na.

"I had a one night stand with him." Iris trailed. "I can't forget him, he's so
good."

"Dapat kasi ginalingan mo rin para hindi siya lumayo sayo," payo niya pa na akala
mo ay may karanasan na siya sa ganoong bagay.

"Kahit gaano pa kagaling ang babae, balewala sa kanya 'yon. Kielton has a rules
when it comes to his women and he always follow it."

"What are these rules?" She's getting curious.

"It's only a one night stand. After that, he will forget you."

"And that's what that asshole did to you? He forgot you after a one night stand
with him?" Kianna was disgusted. "He's not worth your time, Iris. Forget it. Hindi
na kita isasama sa party."
"But Kianna... I want him so bad. You don't understand me, I think I'm in love with
him." Iris looks problematic.

Pero buo na ang desisyon niya. Hindi niya ito isasama para mailayo sa gano'ng
klaseng lalaki! Hindi niya ipapahamak ang kapwa niya babae. 'Yon nalang ang tangi
niyang magagawa para matulungan si Iris.

"You're not in love with him, Iris. Siguro ay sobrang galing lang niya sa kama kaya
hindi mo siya makalimutan."

"He is. He's really good. He has an expert pierced tongue. Oh, geez, the rumors
were right, Kielton Grande is a beast in bed that you won't forget everything that
he did to you."

Kianna cringed. How did Iris manage to tell her that private matter? And she
sounded so proud that she had a one night stand with that asshole. She can't
believe this.

Is that lust over love? Mas nangingibabaw na ba talaga ang makamundong pagnanasa
kesa sa tunay at purong pagmamahal?

Ang pagmamahal ay napaka-sagrado para sa kanya. Hindi niya 'yon basta-basta

ibibigay sa isang lalaking walang kasiguraduhan sa kanya. Sa pag-ibig kailangan
magiging matatag ng puso natin dahil ang pagmamahal mismo ang sisira sa atin kapag
hindi tayo nag-ingat.

Maling pagmamahal sa maling tao, 'yan ang ayaw niyang maranasan. Sana ay maiwasan
niya kung darating man sa kanya. Sana.

IT WAS very tiring but she needs to attend the party. Gabi na nang makalapag sila
sa Maynila, nagpahatid pa siya sa mansyon nila para makapag-shower, naroon din ang
susuotin niya.

"I don't need you there, Ate Evie. Magpahinga ka na." Aniya habang tinutulungan
siya nitong ayusin ang kanyang buhok.

Evie is curling the tip of her ash-gray hair while she's doing her own make up in
front of her vanity mirror in her bedroom.

"Sigurado ka, ha."

"Yes,"

"Paano si Iris? Baka nag-aabang 'yon sa tower."

She paused from putting a nude lipstick, she pouted her lips to check if the
lipstick is enough or she needs to put more.

"Kahit ano pa ang pagmamakaawang gawin niya, hindi ko parin siya isasama sa party.
Iris don't deserve that asshole."

Kumukulo talaga ang dugo niya kapag naaalala ang mga kabaliwan ni Iris sa lalaking
'yon. Kahit gaano pa ka-guwapo, hindi parin tama na maglaro ng damdamin ng mga
babae!

"Gwapo talaga kasi 'yon." Segunda ng kausap niya kaya inangatan niya ito ng kilay
sa repleksyon ng salamin, pero dahil matagal na siya nitong alaga at kilala, hindi
na umi-epekto ang pagtataray niya. "At balita ko, anak mayaman 'yon, hindi ko lang
sigurado kung totoo nga talaga."
"I don't really care."

"Gano'n ang mga tipo mo, Ann. May mga tattoo."

Joyce Ann arched her brow again. She admit, a man with tats attracts her, but it
still depends with the tattoos and the man appearance himself. Ayaw niya ng sobrang
burdado ang katawan na parang galing sa selda.

"But I hate womanizer very much!"

Tumango si Ate Evie. Alam nito kung gaano siya ka-disgusto sa mga babaero. Hindi
kailanman siya ulit mahuhulog sa mga gano'n klaseng lalaki!

Kung hindi pa siya makatanggap ng tawag ulit galing sa mommy niya, hindi pa siya
magmamadali na umalis sa mansyon.

From their mansion in Alabang Village, the travel to Las Pinas. She's with Kuya
Renato and Pablo. Pablo became her driver. Ang dating driver niya ay isa na sa
driver sa kumpanya nila. Kaya, parang dalawa parin ang bodyguard niya kung
tutuusin.

"Mommy, on the way na nga." Iritado na sagot niya dahil paulit-ulit ang ina sa
pagpapa-alala sa kanya na dumalo siya. "Here, talk to Kuya Renato para maniwala
ka."

Ibinigay niya ang cellphone sa bodyguard niya na nasa unahang upuan.

"Yes, Madam, on the way na kami." She heard him say that, before he gave back her
phone.

"Okay, see you soon, anak."

"Okay, mom." Then she cut the line.

Ilan sandali pa nang makarating sila sa mataas na gusali ng Campbelland. This is

the main branch office. Her favorite place of this building is the rooftop. When
she get bored in the party, she can spend her time in the rooftop while watching
the city lights.

Binati kaagad siya ng mga guwardiya sa lobby nang makapasok siya. Behind her is her
bodyguards.

"Good evening, Ma'am."

Head high and chin up, she just nod at the securities.

"Kuya, okay na ako. Take your time na." Aniya sa dalawang guwardiya niya.

"Okay, Ma'am."

Hinatid pa muna siya ni Kuya Renato sa elevator. Mag-isa siyang sumakay do'n
papunta sa palapag kung saan ginaganap ang anibersaryo ng kumpanya nila.

The elevator door opened in the right floor. Her cellphone vibrated inside her
crystal purse while walking to the hallway.

Ate Amara is calling...

"Hello, ate?" Aniya nang sagutin ang tawag.

"Where are you, our little brat?" Medyo maingay na sa kabilang linya.

"Just arrived."

"Oh, you're not late, huh. That's a miracle."

"I don't wanna go here! But mommy forced me."

Tinawanan lang ng kapatid ang sinabi niya bago nagpaalam.

Ilang hakbang palang ang nagagawa niya nang may tumawag sa kanyang pansin.

"Hey," It was a man's voice.

She paused as she heard someone from behind.

Wala naman siyang kasunod kaya na-alerto siya kung saan galing ang sinoman itong
nag-tangkang kunin ang pansin niya.

Slowly, she turned around to face him and she almost catch her breath when she saw
a gorgeous man walking towards her direction.

The black sleeve less shirt that is open on the both sides he's wearing, revealed
the flame tribal tattoo on his right forearm.

He's tall that she felt small with her five and six eight inches height.

His hair is in top knot style which she can only see to some of the male
international models.

Hindi lahat ng lalaki ay deserve ang hair style na 'yon, pero sa lahat ng nakita
niyang lalaki na nakatali ang buhok, itong isa sa harap niya ang pinaka nagbigay
kahulugan kung gaano ka-angas at ka-lakas ang dating ng hair style na 'yon.

Pakiramdam niya ay hindi makatarungan ang sobrang pagiging magandang lalaki nito.
He carry himself confidently and arrogantly, and it annoyed her for some reason.

Siguro ay dala ng inis, pagkabigla, kaba, pagod at ang katotohanan na hindi niya
matanggap na nagu-guwapuhan siya sa lalaking kaharap ang nagdala sa kanya sa
pagbato dito ng mga paratang na hindi niya rin inaasahan na lalabas galing sa
kanyang bibig.
2 ~ Date

CHAPTER TWO

ANG LAKAS ng pintig ng puso niya. Hindi 'yon humupa kahit na nakatakas na siya sa
lalaking 'yon! How dare him thought that she's some kind of a hooker?

Dapat pala ay sinampal niya! Kaya lang ay parang nanghihina ang mga tuhod niya nang
ilapit ang mukha sa kanya, at naamoy niya pa na mabango ito, natalo talaga siya.

"I want them to play that song. Can you tell them to play it?" Naabutan niya ang
Ate Amara niya na may kausap na babae, sa gilid ng stage.
"Ah, sige Madam, sasabihin ko sa lead vocalist."

"Ate," Tawag pansin niya sa kapatid at bumeso.

"Oh, you're here. This is Allison by the way," Her sister introduced the pretty
woman.

"Hello, Madam." Kimi itong ngumiti at naglahad ng kamay.

Hindi niya 'yon tinanggap, tinignan niya lang.

Her sister noticed her behavior, pasimple siya nitong pinanglakihan ng mga mata.

"This is my sister, Joyce Ann-"

"Call me Kianna," Ann cut her sister off and shook the woman's hand quickly.
"Where's mom and dad?"

"They are in VIP area with his friends. There, that's our table." Itinuro nito ang
pabilog na lamesa malapit sa stage.

Marami na ang tao at nagsisidatingan na rin ang iba pa. Ann looked around and saw
her older brother, Asher, wearing a dark tuxedo talking to some old man, probably
his business colleagues or investors.

It's a formal theme party. Everyone who don't wear night gowns for women and tuxedo
for men will be out of place. Kaya naman nang nakita ang lalaki kanina sa hallway,
na gano'n ang suot, talagang mapagkakamalan niyang taga labas.

Where the hell is that freak by the way?

"Ano nga po ulit 'yung title?" Ang babae sa harap nila.

"Said I Loved You But I Lied." Amara answered with smile.

"Ah, I remember, Kielton made a cover with that song."

"Yes, I watched it. It already gained millions of views online."

"Yes, Madam." Magiliw na nag-usap ang dalawa na animo magkakilala.

"Come on, let's go, Ate." She hugged her sister's arm and pulled her away to that
girl.

"Allison is the manager of ColdHeart band, Joyce Ann. You shouldn't treat her that
way."

"I don't care, Ate. And..." Huminto siya at hinarap ang kapatid. "... At least I
shook her hand even I don't want to."

Napabuntong hininga lang ito. Amara is wearing a formal white jumpsuit and high
heeled sandals. Next time, she would try that outfit.

"Still, that's not the right way to introduce yourself. Introducing yourself is
also introducing our family. You don't want people to give us bad impression,
right?"

Nang dumaan ang waiter ay kumuha siya ng wine sa tray na dala at nagpatuloy sa
paglalakad papunta sa lamesa nila. Their visitors greeted them, but she just smile
at them.

"I don't live to impress people."

She don't really give a damn if some people or even their employees don't like her
attitude. Hanggat wala siyang nasasaktan, wala siyang dapat ipag-alala. Some people
are just demanding some times.

Asher arrived at their table after a few minutes. She kissed her brother's cheek
and gave him a glass of white expensive wine on their table. Tatlo palang silang
magkakapatid na naroon, wala pa ang magulang nila.

"Let's get this party started." Inip na sabi niya sa mga kapatid. "I want to lay in
my bed na."

"Can we ask for ColdHeart to start performing? Daddy's still in the meeting with
mom." Amara asked Asher. "Even just one song to entertain us and the visitors."

Her eyes narrowed at Amara's enthusiasm to see that band performing.

"Yeah, tell that to their manager."

"Ako na ang magpupunta sa backstage." Prisinta pa ng ate niya.

"Go ahead." Asher seems like he don't really care with the band though.

Pareho lang sila. She loves music, but right now, she'd rather be in bed. Oh well,
maybe a good music would set her mood on fire.

Ilang sandali pa ay nakita niya na sa stage ang pagsi-set up ng mga kagamitan ng

bandang magpe-perform. Their staffs helped them out to set up the piano, drums,
bass and the microphone.

Wala pa mang lumalabas na miyembro ng banda ay naging masigasig ang mga empleyado
nila lalo na 'yung mga bata ang edad na malamang ay pamilyar sa bandang magpe-
perform para sa gabing 'yon.

"I can't wait to see him in person!" Kahit may kalayuan naman ang lamesa nila sa
ibang empleyado, naririnig niya ang mga usapan ng iiang grupo, partikular ay mga
kababaihan.

"Sobrang gwapo daw niyan sa personal. At, ang hot!"

"But, maybe the rumors were true. Babaero daw talaga si Kielton."

"Sino naman kasing babae ang tatanggi sa kanya? Kulay palang ng mga mata niya ay
mahuhulog ka na!"

Umirap lang siya at humalukipkip, naiinip na talaga. Amara didn't come back yet,
napako na yata sa back stage.

"Kuya, ang tagal!"

"You're just early." Kalmado nitong sabi, hindi apektado sa pagkainip niya.

"Everyone, since our boss is still in their urgent meeting. Let us entertain you
with good music." The host said after a long while, she's in the center of the
stage, holding her own wireless mic. "Let's give them applause, ColdHeart!"
Nakahalukipkip na pagod niyang tinignan ang mga empleyado nila nang magsitayuan pa
ang mga ito at magpalakpakan na akala mo talaga ay nasa concert ng isang sikat na
banda! She don't even know the name of that band!

Isa-isa nang nagsilabasan ang mga miyembro at lumakas pa lalo ang ingay ng humigit
dalawang daan na empleyado nila na nandoon.

They have many real state sales agents, broker-dealers, etc. all over the country
and this two hundred people is just only from Metro Manila.

Ang apat na lalaki ay kumaway lang ng bahagya bago magsipunta sa kani-kanilang

intrumentong gagamitin.

Annoyed with the scream and giggles from those people around her, she put her hands
under her chin and stare blankly at the stage.

Alright, these four men are good looking, she's sure that's the reason why the
crowd became aggressive.

The lights of the stage became dimmed and everyone screams even more especially
when someone showed up from the dark and made his way to the center of the stage,
where the microphone stand is located.

Sporting a white long sleeve that hugs the muscles on his arms, the spot light
suddenly strike on his direction making his face revealed to the crowd.

Napatuwid ulit siya sa pagkaka-upo at parang namamalikmata na tinitigan niyang

maigi ang lead vocalist. His top knot hair style, the mysterious glimpse in his
grayish expressive eyes, and the ghost smile that always flaster on his lips, she's
sure as hell that... it's him!

"Happy anniversary Campbellanders! Thank you for inviting us. We are the
ColdHeart."

Hindi maawat sa ingay ang mga empleyado nila na halos hindi na maintindihan ang
sinabi ng lalaki.

Isa-isa nitong ipinakilala ang mga ka-banda, na halata niya na sanay na sanay na
tinitilian dahil habang nagpapakilala ay natatawa ng bahagya. She then realized how
beautiful is his speaking voice with or without mic.

His speaking voice is husky, it's natural.

"I love you, Kielton!" A woman scream in the other side and giggled.

Rinig na rinig niya ang hagikhikan ng mga babae, napapairap siya.

"I love you, too." That Kielton responds playfully.

"Liar." She murmured.

Kielton strummed his guitar. Hindi niya napapansin na pinipigil niya pala ang
hininga habang naghihintay na marinig ang boses nito kung maganda ba talaga dahil
halata naman na fans nito ang mga empleyado nila lalo na ang mga babae.

"Our first song is requested by Miss Amara," Kielton said and his eyes suddenly
went to their table.
Naupo siya ng tuwid at parang natataranta, lalo na nang sa kanya dumeretso ang mga
mata nito nang hindi nakita sa tabi niya si Amara.

Kielton brows shot up arrogantly. Then, the side of his lips curves up, he leered
at her, like as if tells her that she's not worth of his attention. How dare him?!

Wala na talaga siya sa mood at iritado na dahil sa ipinamalas na tingin sa kanyang

ng lalaking 'to. Gusto niya mang umalis ay napako na siya sa kanyang inuupuan nang
marinig ang unang lyrics palang ng kanta ay para na siyang lihim na hini-
hipnotismo.

Tumahimik ang crowd at dinama ang magandang boses na 'yon. At hindi niya inaasahan
na pati siya ay matatahimik nalang at makukuntento na makinig at panooring ito kung
paanong ang bawat bigkas ng liriko ay may emosyon, hindi niya maitanggi na... gusto
niya, gusto niyang manatili at makinig nalang.

You came to me like the drawn through the night

Just shinin' like the sun

Out of my dreams and into my life

You are the one, you are the one

Then Kielton closed his eyes and sway his body a bit, and slowly, sumasabay sa
tugtog.

Said I loved you but I lied

Cause this is more than love I feel inside

Said I loved you but I was wrong

Cause love could never ever feel so strong

Maybe, it was an old song but he owned it like it's his... he have his own version
and she had to admit this, she love listening to him. It's soothing. Para siyang
dinadala sa ibang mundo... mundo na silang dalawa lang ang nakakaalam.

No wonder, his fans are really into him. O mas tamang sabihin na, nakaka-in love
ang boses nito at lalong ma-i-in love sa itsura. He's indeed a good catch. He's a
total package. Talented and gifted. This bastard is lucky, huh.

When Kielton opened his eyes, his vision went to her, directly. Namumungay ang mga
mata nito, ngunit nakikita niya ang mayabang na multong ngiti sa labi.

What's he thinking, huh? Naramdaman ba nito na gusto niya ang boses nito? No way!
She would never ever tell him that she love listening to him!

So many reasons in so many ways

My life has just begun

He sang those lyrics without breaking his eye contact on her.

Need you forever, I need you to stay

You are the one, you are the one...

Walang nakapigil sa hindi normal na pintig ng kanyang puso, sa inis dahil
nararamdaman niya 'yon, ay matindi niyang inirapan si Kielton, ipinaramdam dito na
hindi siya apektado sa titig nito na tila ba hinihila siya para mahulog sa bitag
nito.

DAPAT ay nakauwi na siya hindi ba? Especially that her father is done with his
speech. But she chose to stay and drink some good wine even though she's alone in
their table. Her family is busy with socializing with their employees and some of
their tycoon vip guests.

Mula sa kanyang magulang at sa dalawang kapatid, normal na dito ang makipag-usap sa

mga tao, mababa, pantay o pareho lang ang agwat ng pamumuhay sa kanila.

Sa klase ng negosyo ng pamilya, normal lang ang pakikipag-usap sa iba't-ibang

klaseng tao lalo na sa kanilang mga empleyado.

Their employees are one of the reason why Campbelland, a real estate company became
in the top list in Country's best and trustworthy in building a residential real
estate.

Unlike her, she don't really talk much to their employees, not that she don't like
to socialite with them, it's just that maybe she's not born like the rest of her
family who has a heart to communicate with people.

She's also aware that some of their employees don't really like her, but who cares
by the way? That's her, if they can't deal with her attitude, then it's fine.

Only few people love her and can understand her, and she stay with those people.

Gano'n naman talaga ang buhay di ba? Manatili at piliin natin makasama ang mga
taong nagmamahal sa'tin at huwag nang pansinin pa ang mga hindi kayang tanggapin
kung sino at ano ka.

She's not rude with their employees, snob lang talaga siya at wala nang magagawa
ang mga ito kahit magalit pa sa kanya. Hindi niya nalang papansinin at hindi papa-
apekto.

"Hmm,"

A simple hummed behind her made her jump a bit from her chair. How can that simple
sounds became familiar to her that easy? Simpleng hmm lang naman ang binanggit,
alam niya na kaagad kung kanino galing!

Dahan-dahan niyang nilingon ang nasa likuran niya kaya lang ay hindi pa masyado
nababali ang leeg niya ay humakbang na ito papunta sa gilid niya.

Kielton is towering her with his probably six and two inches height, his large body
frame and with those obvious muscles that protruded in the sleeves of his clothe,
pakiramdam niya ay kayang-kaya siya nitong buhatin at dalhin kung saan nito gusto,
lalo na nang nakita niya kanina ang muscles nito sa braso nang nasa hallway sila...
ang hitik na mga ugat do'n ay hindi talaga nakaligtas sa mata niya.

"Can I join you?" He asked confidently like as if he expect everyone to say Yes to
him.

"No, this our family table. You're not a part of my family. So, no."

Huh, akala siguro nito ay katulad siya ng mga babaeng tumitili rito at patay na
patay. He's really full of himself. She can't stand with that kind of confidence.
And even though he's just standing there and his full attention is on her, his
presence really catch attention from people around them.

Sa gilid ng mga mata niya ay napapansin niya ang iilang empleyado na medyo
nagtutulukan na para bang gustong magpa-picture dito, kaya lang ay naroon siya,
hindi magawa ang plano.

"How can I be part of your family, then?" There was a hint of playfulness on his
voice, she felt her cheeks burn slightly at that.

What's he trying to say? This man is really annoying!

Para itago ang hindi inaasahang pag-init ng pisngi, tiningala niya ito at
pinanliitan ng mga mata. The ghost arrogant smile on his lips made her grip on her
wine glass to control herself to tell him to stop that damn smile. Naiirita siya!

"You could be part of our family in your dreams. So start sleeping and dream about
that."

Kielton laughed a bit, that expectedly, it caught attention. Umirap siya sa hangin
nang mapansin ang tinginan ng mga tao sa gawi nila at nag-umpisa ang mga bulungan.

"I'd rather dream about you though." He meaningfully muttered and his eyes
shamelessly drop down to her chest.

Bahagyang tumaas ang kilay nito, na parang lihim na sinasabing aprubado dito ang
laki ng kanyang dibdib.

Pakiramdam niya ay namanhid ang ulo niya sa ginawa nito. It was just a quick glance
but she gets really affected!

Napaayos siya sa pagkaka-upo, tumuwid, umaasa na maitatago ang cleavage niya, pero
hindi naman nangyari, bagkos, nabigyan pa ito lalo ng kalayaan na tignan 'yon dahil
nakatayo ito sa gilid niya.

"Why are you here, huh? Are you going to ask me to say sorry for accusing you?" She
asked, wanting to get rid of him, para bumalik na sa ayos ang paghinga niya at
mawala ang kaba na hindi niya alam kung bakit kinakabahan siya sa lalaking ito!

"Unluckily, I don't accept apology easily."

"Okay, then, you can leave now." She ended their conversation just like that.

She sipped on her wine, ignoring his presence near her.

"Do you really think I would let that pass?" Napaangat siya ng tingin dito nang
mahimigan ang iritasyon sa boses. "Do I really look like a fucking thief to you?"

Oh, she guess someone's ego get bruised.

Oo nga naman 'no? Ang gwapong magnanakaw naman nito kung gano'n. Kaya lang, sobrang
taranta at kaba niya kanina, hindi na siya nakapag-isip ng maayos.

Sa totoo lang, ito ang may kasalanan kasi bigla nalang sumulpot sa tahimik at
walang ibang taong hallway!

"Di ba, you said you don't accept apology? Kaya, hindi na ako magso-sorry sayo."
Sabay irap niya, hindi papatalo at hindi binibigyan pansin ang pagiging iritado
nito.

"... and it was your fault. Ginulat mo ako. What do you expect me to do, huh?"

"Ako pa ang may kasalanan ngayon?" Hindi ito makapaniwala, nararamdaman niyang
gusto ng umupo sa bakanteng upuan para lang maharap siya ng maayos at idiin sa
kanya ang kasalanan niya.

But the bastard is good in controlling himself, he seems like he likes attention
but that moment, he knew his place. Hindi uupo dahil pinagbawalan niya. Nanatiling
nakatayo at mauubusan pa yata ng pasensya sa naririnig galing sa kanya.

"Yes,"

"You little witch," he murmured, annoyed.

"Call me whatever you want. I don't really care." And she rolled her eyes on him.

"You have to pay for humiliating me."

He's overacting!

"Tayong dalawa lang naman ang nakarinig, ha. It wasn't humiliating!"

"It was."

"Then, what do you want, huh?"

Naiinis na siya sa pagdidiin nito ng kamalian niya at para matapos na ang usapan ay
ibibigay niya na ang gusto nito! They are already catching attentions, she loves
attention but not with this man.

Kielton leaned his body closer to her, he placed his one hand at the back rest of
her chair, and the other one with wine glass is placed above the table. He's simply
closing their distance.

Then, he cocked his head on the side, giving her a full view of his face, or maybe
he was giving himself a full view of hers. Whatever.

Their distance made her feel uncomfortable, but she was thrilled.

"Date me," he whispered, and she closed her eyes lightly when she smell his minty
breath, it feels like something inside her is tickling her, kinda weird.

"Why would I do that..." her soft voice making her leered at herself.

"That's the only way you can do for me to forgive you."

"But I don't ask for forgiveness."

Marahan itong napapikit sa sagot niya, parang humuhugot ng kaunti pang pasensya.

When Keilton opened his eyes, she then realized how expressive his eyes and the
color of it is brown. The foreign blood that runs in him made him even more
attractive. She's sure he's not pure Filipino.

If there's an event and Kielton blend in with the crowd full of handsome men, he
will surely still standout. His face is just so hard to ignore.
"But I want to date you," his speaking voice is husky, and now that he added a husk
on it, para na siyang nanghihina, hindi na yata kayang tumanggi sa gusto nitong
mangyari.

It's just a date, right?

"I don't go on a date if it's not in a fancy restaurant or in a five star hotel."
She reminded him. "Can you afford that?"

What's his job again? A lead vocalist? How much his earning again?

"Yes,"

Umangat ang isang kilay niya, medyo duda, pero malay niya ba kung magkano ang
kinikita nito? Baka afford nga.

"Okay-"

"But I won't bring you with those fancy restaurants." He cut her off. "Ako ang nag-
aya, kaya ako ang masusunod."

"And where are you going to bring me? In those cheap restaurants? No way!" She
cringed and pushed his face again because he's moving closer to hers, their
distance is so close that it's choking her!

Napabuntong hininga lang ito sa pagtulak niya sa mukha nito, pero ibinalik parin
ang tingin sa kanya, sa mas may sapat ng agwat sa pagitan nila.

"Ayoko sa cheap!" Dagdag niya pa.

Kielton sighed again.

"Baby let me handle our first date. Okay?" Malumanay na sambit nito.

She gasped, what did he call her again? Baby? For sure that's his endearment on his
women!

"I'm not your baby!"

Kielton pursed his lips, then nod his head slightly.

"Tomorrow night then?"

"Okay," she agreed and crossed her arms above her chest. Hindi nakatakas sa mata
niya ang pagsulyap nito sa kanyang dibdib. "And, stop glancing at my boobs, alam
kong malaki pero huwag mong ipahalata na gusto mo!"

"Yeah, just making sure if it would fit on my palm."

Uminit ang buong mukha niya at sa kahihiyan ay sinipa niya ito sa ilalim ng lamesa,
saktong sa alulod ng binti tinamaan kaya kaagad napa-igik. Buti nga!

Everyone's attention suddenly went on them and maybe they also witnessed how she
kicked this gorgeous but pervert man!

"What's happening here? Are you alright, Mr. Grande?" Amara attended quickly.

"Yes, thank you." Kielton smiled at her sister, and she don't like him smiled at
her sister!
"Ate, we are fine. Just go back to your business." She assured Amara, but deep
inside she just really want her sister to leave them.

Pansamantala muna siyang tinignan ng ate niya bago tumango. Nagpaalam din ito kay
Kielton. At nang silang dalawa nalang ng binata ay kinastigo niya kaagad ito!

"At nagpapa-cute ka pa talaga sa kapatid ko! Pangiti-ngiti ka pa!"

Kielton lips parted a bit, hindi inaasahan ang sinabi niya.

"Maybe it wasn't me the one you want, it's my sister. You're just using me as a
bridge to get near her!"

Nang matawa ito ay lalo lang siyang nainis.

"I don't use other people to get what I want." He played with his wine on the
glass. Then, his eyes caught hers effortlessly. "Huwag mong pagselosan ang kapatid
mo kasi ikaw lang ang gusto ko."

Gusto niya pang magprotesta kaya lang ay inuna niyang pakalmahin ang kalabog ng
dibdib.

This freak really think that she's jealous? Dream on, Kielton Grande.
3 ~ Basted
CHAPTER THREE

THE benefits of being a freelance model is you don't have a boss but yourself. She
don't even treat her agent as her boss though, because Zabel is her friend. Ito ang
nagbibigay sa kanya ng mga raket. Marami na itong karanasa sa pagmomodelo, isa ito
sa nagsisilbing guro niya sa modeling industry.

They are in one of the suite in Altaraza Hotel for a not so famous magazine for
men. They are not really the cover, since the cover of magazine is a famous
international model, Riva. Their photos will be inside the magazine with a little
details about them.

Tatlo lang silang model, siya, si Iris at si Zabel. Iris is now above the bed,
sporting a lacy brassier and panty, doing her best in front of the camera and
lights.

Si Zabel ay tapos nang kuhanan kaya pwede na itong mag-relax. Evie is now doing her
hair and make up. Sa harap na salamin ay nakita niya ang repleksyon ni Zabel na
palapit sa kanya. They are both wearing a silk maroon robe.

"Ann, are you free tonight?" Zabel asked, standing beside her.

"No,"

She remembered that she has a date with Kielton tonight. Well, she can cancel that
date though. Pumayag lang naman siya sa gusto ng binata para matapos na ang usapan
nila at baka ang pakikipag-date niya rin ang dahilan para humilom ang nasugatang
ego ng lalaking 'yon.

"I'd like to invite you in D' Club, I have VIP pass. Hindi ka naman pala pwede."

Ann heard a lot about that Club but she haven't try to go there. Mas madalas siya
sa high end Bar and Club with celebrities and high profiled persons partying with
her.

"Maybe next time?"

"You must try D' Club. It wasn't a cheap Club like what you think, Ann. You know,
the owner of this hotel, Altarazas, use to go in that Club to chill, kaibigan din
nila ang may-ari."

"You know too much, huh."

"Of course," Zabel chortle. "D' Club is my favorite place to party and at the same
time to get relaxed. Magugustuhan mo do'n, bukod sa alam mo na, handsome men..."
Zabel winked at her.

Ann snorted. She's not really interested but Zabel seems telling her the truth, na
maganda nga marahil sa club na 'yon. Pwede niyang subukan sa susunod.

"I'm free this weekend. Bring me in that Club."

"With Iris?" Tinignan nila ang kapwa modelo na nakaupo na sa kama, patapos na ito
dahil tinitignan na ang mga shots.

"It's up to you. I don't mind partying with Iris around."

"Iris is regular in D' Club, may hina-hunting."

"Boys hunting?"

"Yes, but not boys, Iris only wants one man now."

"Kilala ko kung sino." aniya nang maalala ang kagustuhan ni Iris na makalapit ulit
sa Kielton na 'yon.

"She's crazy over him." Zabel smirked at Iris. "I warned her before about that man,
Kielton, but she didn't listen."

"You know Kielton?"

Natawa si Zabel ng bahagya sa tanong niyang 'yon na para bang nakakatawa talaga na
itinanong niya 'yon.

"Don't tell me you don't know that Kielton Grande?"

"I just met him last night in Campbelland's anniversary. They performed there."

"Nakaka-in love ang boses, di ba?" Naging agresibo si Zabel, humila ng isang upuan
at umupo sa gilid niya. "'Yung tipong kahit nakapikit ka at pakinggan mo lang ang
boses niya, mahuhulog ka na, tapos gano'n pa siya ka-gwapo. Ang hot pa niya lalo
dahil sa mga tattoo niya!"

Nagkatinginan sila ni Ate Evie sa salamin, nagkibit lang ito ng balikat. Na-ikwento
niya rito ang tungkol sa pag-aaya sa kanya ni Kielton ng date mamayang gabi.

Hindi niya naman akalain na pati si Zabel ay kilala ang lalaking 'yon at halatang
humahanga. Kung wala lang boyfriend si Zabel, iisipin niyang magkaribal ito at si
Iris.

"Maganda ang boses niya," tangi niyang nasabi.

Ayaw niyang purihin ang lalaking 'yon!

"You sounded like a bitter kid." Zabel laughed and shook her head. "Kielton is
womanizer, well, I know, you don't like his kind. I know how much you hate
playboy."

"Bulag lang ang mahuhulog sa kanya at tatanggapin ang napaka daming babaeng na-i-
kama niya."

"You can't blame him, Ann. Women flocked on his feet. There's a lot of gossips
about him about women. Bawat Mall tour at gig daw niyan, palaging may kasamang
babae pagkatapos."

"See? He really don't know how to respect women!" Her voice raised a bit, napaigtad
pa si Ate Evie sa likod niya na tinatapos na ang pagkulot sa dulo ng kanyang buhok.

"Hindi mo nga siya masisisi dahil babae ang lumalapit sa kanya. Tignan mo 'yan si
Iris, isa lang 'yan sa na-i-kama niya na hanggang ngayon ay hindi siya makalimutan.
May hikaw daw kasi 'yan sa dila..."

She glared at Zabel when her lips form an evil smile, ano ba ang iniisip nitong
kaibigan niya?

"Ano naman kung may hikaw siya sa dila?" Iritado na tanong niya, hindi niya gusto
ang naririnig tungkol kay Kielton. He's so gross!

"Masarap daw 'yan dumila ng ano..." humalakhak si Zabel nang kumunot ang noo niya.

"What?" Nilingon niya ito kaya nahinto si Evie sa paghawak sa buhok niya.

"Ate Evie, can I tell it to Ann? Hindi ba bawal?" Paalam pa ni Zabel.

"I'm not a kid! If it's an adult stuff, then tell it to me, Zab."

"Hindi ko kinukusinti itong alaga ko sa pakikipag-usap tungkol sa bagay na 'yan

pero maigi na rin na may alam siya kahit papano." Si Evie.

Zabel move closer to reach her ear and whispered. "Pussy licker daw 'yan si
Kielton."

Pakiramdam niya ay hindi lang buong mukha niya ang uminit, pati na rin ang leeg at
batok niya!

"You're blushing," Zabel laughed and pinched her cheek lightly. "Now, you know the
reason why Iris never forget Kielton until now, ang alam ko ay noong nakaraang
buwan pa nangyari 'yong sa kanila dapat ay nakalimutan niya na."

Hindi siya kaagad nakapagsalita. Binalot na ang isip niya ng napaka dumi at
makasalanang imahe ni Kielton na dumidila ng ano! How dirty! Kadiri!

"Yan marahil ang isa sa dahilan kung bakit maraming babae ang hindi makalimot sa
kanya at binabalik-balikan siya. Mahilig daw kasi 'yan sa gano'n... Well, women
love to be eaten."

"Not me!" She disagreed. She found it really gross and embarrassing.

"Sinasabi mo lang 'yan kasi hindi mo pa nararanasan."

"Kaya dapat bago ka bumigay sa isang lalaki, siguraduhin mo na kaya ka niyang

panindigan. Okay?" Pangaral sa kanya ni Ate Evie. "Hindi 'yong pagkatapos na may
nangyari sa inyo ay kakalimutan ka nalang. Kagaya ni Keilton, gano'n siya sa mga
babae. Mag-ingat ka sa lalaking 'yon. Wag kang magpapadala sa ka-gwapuhan."

Hindi niya maisip na aabot sila ni Kielton sa gano'n. Pagkatapos ng date nila,
hindi niya na hahayaan na makalapit ulit sa kanyang ang lalaki. Mas magandang maaga
pa ay bakuran niya na ang sarili niya sa mga katulad ni Kielton.

"Kianna, it's your turn." Iris went to them after a while.

"Okay na 'yan, sobra na 'yang ganda mo." Si Ate Evie na tulungan siyang hubarin ang
roba niya nang tumayo siya.

Wearing a lacy hot red brassier and underwear, she made her way to the king sized
bed. Her cleavage is in full bloomed.

Nakinig sa mga sinasabi ng photographer kung anong posisyon ba ang napunta sa

kanya.

"Knees on the bed, darling..." The photographer is a gay and very professional.
"Since you have an angelic face, you don't need to smile, just form your lips with
a small smirk..."

She did it, forming her red lips with small smirk and tilted her head on the side a
bit, while she's kneeling above the bed, her legs is a bit parted.

Nakatutok sa kanya ang ilaw at nag-umpisa na siyang kuhanan ng photographer.

"Mas maganda ka pa sa ibang artista na naka-trabaho ko," Puri sa kanya ng

photographer makalipas lang ang ilang minutong shots at poses. Tinitignan nila ang
kuha niya.

"Thank you,"

"You can send your portfolio to me, Kianna. Ang klase ng ganda mo ang dapat na mas
nabibigyan ng chance sa modeling industry."

"Oh, sure."

"Hep, hep, ako ang manager niyan ni Kianna." Si Zabel na lumapit na sa kanila. "Ako
na ang magsesend ng portfolio niya sayo. Gusto kong sumikat na itong kaibigan ko,
sayang naman ang ganda nito."

"Maliit lang talent fee niyo, buti at napagtiya-tiyagaan mo," Ang photographer.

"Naku, Mamsh, hindi niyan kailangan ng pera. Anak mayaman 'yan," hindi niya na
napigilan si Zabel sa pagmamalaki sa kanya.

"Halata naman. Tignan mo naman ang kutis, mala-porcelana. At ang mukha," Bahagyang
hinawakan ng photographer ang pisngi niya. "Walang pores, walang tigyawat kahit
isa, o."

Natawa siya at napailing.

"Sana all mayaman 'no', Mamsh." Si Zabel.

"Nako, sinabi mo pa, Zabel. Itong si Kianna 'yung nakita ko kanina sa lobby na
bumaba sa mercedez benz v class, may dalawang bodyguard pa na nakasunod sa kanya.
Big time 'tong alaga mo, ha."
"Kaibigan ko 'to, proud ako dito." Sabay yakap sa kanya ni Zabel, nang-uuto pa
talaga ang gaga.

It' true then, though, Zabel and Evie are her only trusted friends. Si Evie ay
matagal nang naninilbihan sa kanila bata palang siya at isa ito talaga sa itinuring
niya ng kaibigan din.

"They own the Campbelland!" Zabel added proudly.

"Oh, really? I bought a condo in Campbelland, sa inyo pala 'yon, Kianna."

"Yes,"

"See? Mayaman talaga 'yang babaeng 'yan." Si Zabel ulit. "Magandang career at love
life nalang ang kulang, perfect na ang buhay niya."

"Okay, I will help you girls with your career. Ikaw nalang Zabel ang ko-kontakin ko
kapag may nakuha akong magandang project. Don't forget to send me your portfolios."

"Copy that, Mamsh!" Si Zabel at bumeso na rito.

Ilang sandali pa ay tuluyan na silang natapos para sa photshoot na 'yon. She had
her merienda in Altaraza hotel restaurant together with Evie. Sina Iris at Zabel ay
sumabay sa sasakyan ng photographer nila.

"Tuloy ka mamaya?" Tanong ni Ate Evie.

"Yes,"

"Wag kang marupok, ha. Ang guwapo pa naman niyon ni Kielton baka bumigay ka kaagad.
Naku, sinasabi ko sayo, problema 'yan."

"Don't worry, okay? I don't like him. Baka nga siya itong may gusto sakin. Tignan
mo, inaya niya akong mag date."

She's confident that Kielton likes her. Cause why not? She has almost everything
that a woman could ask for. She knew that she caught Kielton's attention last
night. Alam niya ang karakas ng mga lalaking nagkakagusto sa kanya.

Mahirap lang sa iba na paniwalaan na may gusto sa kanya si Kielton dahil kilala
itong gusto ang lahat ng babae, parang walang pinipili. But her instinct tells her
that Kielton has something for her.

If it's love at first sight or lust at first sight, she needs to make sure, she
wants to know. Kaya, itutuloy niya ang date nila para malaman niya at ma-basted
kaagad ang loko.

SIX IN the evening when Kianna received a text message from unknown number. It was
too early for a dinner date for her, she don't even know to herself why she already
prepared and so ready to go.

From: Unknown

It's me, Kielton. Are you ready?

There were missed calls from him, too. She was busy picking a clothes to wear that
she ignored her cellphone. Naupo muna siya sa kama at nagtipa ng reply sa lalaki.
To: Unknown

Where did you get my number?

The freak replied quickly like as if he's been waiting for her respond.

From: Unknown

It doesn't matter. I'm ready to pick you. I'm on my way by the way.

Napatayo siya, hindi makapaniwala! Ang aga-aga pa!

To: Unknown

You're too excited to see me, huh. I'm not yet ready.

Nang i-send niya 'yon ay napairap lang siya sa sarili nang makita sa malaking
salamin sa harap niya ang kabuuan.

Wearing a red bandage midi dress, she paired it with Jimmy Choo strappy sandals.
Above the bed is her matte gold knot clutch bag from Bottega Veneta.

Her hair is in a neat bun, making her face, neck and cleavage revealed. She put a
light make up and nude lipstick, to contradict with her eye catching red dress.

"Not yet ready, ha..." she murmured to herself.

Muling nag vibrate ang cellphone na nasa kamay at mabilis niyang nabasa ang
mensahe.

From: Unknown

Don't impress me too much. Wag ka ng masyadong magpaganda. Sayo lang ako titingin,
don't worry.

Then he put a smirk emoji at the end of his message. The nerve of this man?!

To: Unknown

Ramdam na ramdam ko 'yung hangin hanggang dito. Hindi ka ba tinatangay dyan?

Ang reply nito ay 'haha' lang.

Kalaunan ay lumabas na siya sa kanyang silid. She properly walk down their grand
staircase. Naabutan niya ang mommy niya sa living room, nanonood ng TV News.

"Mom,"

Nilingon siya nito at nakataas ang isang kilay nang pinasadahan ang kabuuan niya.

"You have a date?"

"Yes,"

"Date with who?"

"Can I make it private muna?"

Her mother eye's narrowed. Tumango rin naman sa huli.

"Papasundan kita kay Renato-"

"Mom," Reklamo niya. "I don't need a bodyguard. Maayos na tao 'tong ka-date ko."

How sure she is? Maayos? Si Kielton? Sabagay, mukha namang hindi siya ipapahamak ng
binata. Medyo may pagka-pilyo pero siguro naman ay hindi siya gagawan ng kahalayan.
So, hindi niya kailangan ng bodyguard.

"Ikaw, ha," she almost pointed a finger on her. "Baka boyfriend mo na 'yang ka-date
mo at hindi mo lang sinasabi sa amin. Umamin ka, anak."

"He's not my boyfriend. Just a friend." aniya nalang para payagan na siya. "Wala pa
po akong balak mag boyfriend ulit, alam mo naman 'yon, di ba."

Tumango ang mommy niya.

"Hindi ka pa ba nakaka move on?"

"Hindi po sa gano'n, pero ayoko pa po talaga pumasok sa isang relasyon na hindi ako
sigurado. Hindi pa ako handa."

"That's good. Huwag pumasok sa isang relasyon kung hindi sigurado. Tama 'yan,
anak." Lumapit ito sa kanya at inayos ng bahagya ang maayos niya ng buhok. "Sige
na, umalis ka na at baka naiinip na ang ka-date mo."

"Hayaan mo na siyang mainip."

"Pahirapan mo 'yan, anak. Wag kang magpapahalik sa unang date."

"Sa pangalawa, pwede na?" Humagikhik siya nang magaan na kurutin siya ng ina sa
bewang. "Just kidding, mom,"

Maya-maya lang ay lumapit sa kanila si Nora para ipaalam na may bisita siya sa
labas.

"Siya na 'yan,"

"Okay, have fun."

She kissed her mother's cheek before she went outside.

"Ma'am, nasa labas na si Mr. Grande." Imporma sa kanya ng gwardiya sa guard house
nila.

Binuksan nito ang gate at kaagad niyang nakita ang nakaparadang sasakyan do'n ni
Kielton.

He's arrogantly leaning in his atomic silver Lexus, sporting a dark brown long
sleeve and black jeans. Kung bakit naka-sandal lang naman ito sa mamahaling
sasakyan, ang presko at ang yabang talaga ng dating.

She expected him to wear something formal to match with her classy dress, but he
still rock his smart casual outfit, like as if he's telling the world that he don't
need to wear a formal clothes to looks handsome and hot, or to even impress women.

Hell, baka kahit nakahubad baro ito ay hahanga talaga ang kahit sino!

"Hindi ako sigurado kung sino ang unang matutunaw sa ating dalawa, ako ba o ikaw."
Anito, na nagpatigil sa mga mata niya sa masyadong halatang panunuri sa kabuuan ng
kaharap. "Oh, I'm melting already."

Ilang oras niya nga ulit makakasama ang lalaking ito? Bakit pakiramdam niya ay
sinasabi nitong ang swerte-swerte niya at makaka-date niya ito? Imbes na dapat ay
ang swerte nito dahil binigyan niya ng oras!

His confidence is eating her.

"Alam mo, hindi ko alam kung hanggang kailan ako tatagal na kasama ka-"

"Sasanayin kita," Putol nito sa kanya sabay alis sa pagkakasandal sa sasakyan.

Kielton opened the front seat, tapos ay naglahad ng kamay sa kanya.

Her personal driver and bodyguards used to open a door for her, but they never
asked for her hand to guide her going inside or outside the car. And since that
this is a date, she permitted Kielton to hold her hand.

Ibinigay niya ang kamay sa binata at kaagad na nagsisi nang marahan nitong pisilin
'yon na nagbigay ng hindi pamilyar na pakiramdam sa kanya.

Pagkapasok niya palang sa loob ng sasakyan ay hindi niya na maitanggi ang amoy ng
loob, kaamoy ng mag-ari, masarap sa ilong. The black interior made it looks really
manly.

"Where are you going to bring me?" She asked when he start driving.

She needs to talk to him and open a conversation because she felt uneasy. Mas
mararamdaman niya ang pinagsamang kaba at inis kapag tahimik sila pareho.

"Let's have dinner first,"

First? May iba pa itong balak?

"Saan ang sunod?"

Kielton took a quick glance at her. When his head went back straight to the road,
she noticed how perfect is his pointed. Ang mga ilaw sa kalsada ay dumadagdag sa
ganda ng mga mata nito sa gabi. It's like a mysterious eyes of a hero in some
romantic and erotic movies.

"That's a surprise."

"Hindi mo naman siguro ako ilalayo? O gagawan ng masama?" duda niya na tinawanan
lang nito.

The bark of his hearty laughter echoed around them, na kahit tapos na ay patuloy
parin sa pandinig niya. Dumikit na rin yata pati ang tawa nito, ang ganda ng mga
mata at amoy sa kanya!

"Ilalayo kita pero hindi gagawan ng masama. Puro masasarap lang ang kaya kong gawin
sa babae."

"Talaga lang, ha."

At ano ang tawag nito sa ginawa nito kay Iris na pagkalimot pagkatapos ng isang
gabing ligaya? Hindi ba masama 'yon? Kahit may rules pa, hindi 'yon tama.
"At pwede ba, huwag mo akong igaya sa mga babae mo."

"You're different from them. I can prove that to you."

"No need, this is our first and last date." She said with finality.

"Oh-oh," Napasipol ito. "I want more,"

"For what?"

Bumaling siya rito at saktong bailng din nito sa kanya dahil huminto ang sasakyan
ng mag pula ang ilaw.

"To get to know you?"

"You're basted!" Malupit na sabi niya at humalukipkip. Inunahan niya na ito.

She saw how his sensual lips parted a bit, disbelief to what he heard from her.
Nakipagtagisan siya ng titig kay Kielton kahit na hindi na naman maawat ang
eksaheradang pintig ng kanyang puso lalo at natanaw ang kontroladong pag tagis ng
panga nito.

His grayish eyes darkened and the lights from outside has nothing to do with its
darkness.

Kielton move forward to have a complete access to her face, maybe he's making sure
if she's serious or what. Pinaseryoso niya ang mukha, mapagmalaki na
nakahalukipkip, hindi na alintana ang lalong pagsilip ng kanyang dibdib.

"What did you say?"'

"Sabi ko, basted ka na. Wala kang pag-asa sa'kin."

"Why are you so full of yourself?" He laughed without humor in it.

Nanliit ang mga mata niya, sinundan niya ito ng tingin hanggang sa umayos ulit sa
pagkaupo at umandar ang sasakyan.

"Hindi kita liligawan."

"Hindi rin ako magpapaligaw sayo." Sagot niya kaagad.

"Hindi ako nanliligaw."

"Alam ko. Nakikipag-sex ka lang at iiwan mo pagkatapos."

Gusto niyang takpan ang bibig sa pagiging padalos-dalos!

Muli siyang sinulyapan ni Kielton, nawala na ang dilim sa mga mata ngunit napalitan
ng pagka-aliw.

"Are you stalking me?"

"No, why would I do that?" She snorted.

"How did you know about my women then?"

"Are you really asking me that? Aren't you aware that women you bedded can't get
over with you because you're good in licking your women's private part!" Tuluy-
tuloy na sabi niya, kahit sarili ay hindi na naawat.

Narinig niya lang ang tawa ng binata at napapailing, hanggang sa ihinto nito sa
gilid ang sasakyan.

Kielton unbuckled his seatbelt. Tuluyan na siya nitong hinarap na parang kasintahan
niya na handa siyang suyuin dahil sa matinding pagseselos.

"Kanino mo 'yan narinig?" Malumanay na tanong nito, kung gaano ito kalumanay ay
siya namang pagka-inis niya.

Iniwas niya ang tingin dito, nangangamba na mapawi ang inis niya sa pagtingin sa
namumungay na mga mata nito.

"One of you ex, and from a friend."

"I don't have ex,"

"Then one of your women."

"That made you turned off?" He trailed. "Knowing that you know, I'm good at that."

"I don't like you because you're womanizer." Deretsang sabi niya.

"Can't a man change?"

Ibinalik niya ang tingin kay Kielton. His eyes were now gentle.

"People change. So, yes, you can still change if you want to."

"What if I'd stop seeing women, would you... date me again?"

How to answer that question by the way? And why he was asking her that?

"I'll think about that, but for now, my answer is no."

Napanguso lang ito ng bahagya, parang nalugi. She found it cute, though.

"Balang araw, hahanap-hanapin mo rin ako, Kianna."

Nangangarap na naman ang isang 'to.

"Hahanap-hanapin mo 'yung mga halik ko, haplos at ako mismo..."

"Baka ako ang hanap-hanapin mo," kompyansang sabi niya. "Hahanap-hanapin mo 'yung
amoy ko, 'yung mukha ko, 'yung balat ko at 'yung boses ko... ang buong ako."

"Sigurado," pabulong na sambit nito. "Hindi mo ako pinatulog kagabi kakaisip

sayo..."

Sa sobrang hina ng paos na boses nito ay hindi niya na masyado narinig ang huling
sinabi.
4 ~ Yacht
CHAPTER FOUR

INSTEAD of having dinner in Altaraza hotel as she expected, Kielton brought her to
Manila bay where El Grande's sailing boats and yacht were docked. She's impressed.

Umakyat sila sa isang pribadong yate, hawak ni Kielton ang kamay niya na pilit man
niyang kunin ay hindi siya nito pinagbibigyan.

"I won't run away," she hissed.

Nilingon lang siya nito at deretso na naglakad pa at umakyat sila sa makipot na

hagdanan. Her brow arched when her eyes welcomed by a romantic dinner table in the
upper deck of the yacht.

The petals of red roses were romantically laying on the white floor, together with
some small artificial candle lights in the side walks.

Alright, she admit, she was surprised for the effort he exerted for their first
ever dinner date. Hindi ganito ang inaasahan niya. She expected Kielton to bring
her to some fancy restaurants which is normal place for a dinner date.

She didn't expect him to bring her in a yacht with the darkness of ocean as their
tonight's view, and the breeze of the wind and the small waves of a water down
became the only sounds around them.

Kielton pulled a chair for her.

"Thanks," she muttered lowly.

The table is properly set of steak and red wine for two.

"This is much better than with those fancy restaurants for me."

Napatingin siya rito pagkatapos mailagay sa kandungan ang puting table napkin.

Hindi nakatakas sa kanya ang titig nito sa kanya.

"I have to agree."

Hindi pa man nakakatagal sa pagkakaupo ay umandar na ng mabagal ang yate kaya

napatingin ulit siya kay Kielton na kaagad nitong nakuha ang tanong sa mga mata
niya.

"Hindi naman tayo lalayo. I just want a peaceful dinner with you. I hope you don't
mind."

Alam niyang may iba pa silang kasama do'n, isang guwardiya na naka-uniporme ng puti
at dalawang staff, mayron din chef, apat ang sumalubong sa kanila kanina nang
makapasok sa yate.

She's wondering if Kielton is also like this to his previous women? Bringing them
in the yacht for dinner? Then, what happened after dinner? Is it the time for
making out until they ended up in bed?

Nakaramdam siya ng kalituhan sa naisip, paano kung mangyari ang gano'n sa kanila ni
Kielton? Hindi pwede! Date lang dapat ito. No kiss! No hug! No make out! No sex!
Just a dinner date!

"Not here for sex, by the way." He suddenly said while she was battling silently
with her dirty thoughts.

"I-I know," she cleared her throat.

"I want you to be comfortable. I won't bite you... yet."

Now that he's being playful again, she starting to forget her dirty thoughts and
focus with him and his naughtiness.

"I wonder if you also did this to your women? This romantic date?"

"Can we stop talking about women? Let's focus on you. What do you do for living?"

Mabilis nitong napalitan ang topic nila at para maayos naman kahit papano ang
gabing 'yon ay napa-kwento na rin siya, nililibang ang sarili.

"I'm a model, a freelance model."

"A model, humm," His eyes shamelessly went down to her chest, it looks like he was
checking her whole body if she's really telling the truth.

Hanggang sa tiyan niya lang ang nakikita nito pero pakiramdam niya ay pati mga
binti niya ay inabot ng mapanuring mata ng lalaking kaharap. Bawat lapat ng tingin
nito sa kanya ay naghahatid ng kakaibang init sa katawan niya, nakakapawis kahit na
malamig na ang hampas ng hangin dahil medyo nakalayo na sila sa port.

"You made me uncomfortable with your stares, stop it." sita niya, naiirita na sa
bahagyang pamamawis ng noo at leeg.

"I think I already saw some of your photos in social media."

"Maybe? But I don't handle my social media accounts. Ate Evie is the one who handle
it."

"Me too,"

"Pareho tayo kung gano'n. Hindi mo hilig?"

"No, there's a lot of pretension online. It's a world where most people escape from
reality."

It's true. Maybe that's why she is not really in to social media world. She had an
experience when she encountered a group of girls inside the shop of famous and
expensive brand of bags and shoes, the girls did not literally buy even one of the
item, they just took a photos of them and leave.

Marami pa siyang karanasan na gano'n kahit sa mamahaling restaurant at hotels. Kaya

sumasang-ayon siya sa sinabi ni Kielton na ang social media ay minsan nagiging
mundo ng pagpapanggap, at pagtakas ng ibang tao sa reyalidad.

"Who handle your social media accounts?"

"We have someone for that job. She handle my social media accounts and the
ColdHeart's."

"Honestly, I'm not familiar with your band name."

"It's fine. You look like someone who don't give a damn with what's happening
around you or what would people tells about you."

Gano'n ba talaga siya? Gano'n nga. Ang bilis naman nahuli ni Kielton ang ugali
niyang 'yon na hindi masyado kaaya-aya.

Medyo napangiwi siya, inaamin niya mismo na hindi lahat maganda sa kanya.
"Maybe you think I'm a good girl-"

"No, I've never think about that," He laughed, amuse now.

Sinimangutan niya ito.

"Hindi talaga ako mabait!"

"Hindi ka rin naman masama." anito, medyo pumapanig na yata sa kanya. "I won't
tolerate your bratty attitude. Hindi sakin uubra 'yan."

Hindi uubra? Ano ang iniisip nito? Na magbabago siya para rito? O, susuwayin nito
ang lahat ng gusto niya? Hindi siya pagbibigyan sa mga nais niya?

Well, this man should know now that nobody can dictate her. Hindi siya nito
mahahawakan sa leeg, hindi siya papahawak.

"If you can't handle my attitude anymore, you are free to go." Then she sipped on
her wine with smirk on her lips.

She wants to see how long is Kielton's patience. Alam niyang sa huli, susuko rin
naman ito.

"I'll see if I can handle it."

Did he just revoked his previous statement? Akala niya ba ay hindi rito uubra ang
ugali niya? Bakit... parang binabawi na ang sinabi?

"You don't need to, besides, this is our last meet. So, you don't need to deal with
my attitude."

"You'll never know. The world is so small."

They continue eating until the dessert has served. A sliced of strawberry ice cream
cake that personally made from Italian chef in the yacht!

How funny it is that of all the cakes flavors, strawberry is the only appealing to
her. Is this a co-incidence?

"I like this,"

She's not really on diet, so she can still eat sweets, but not really so much
carbs.

"I'm glad to know that."

There's a small smirk in Kielton's lips.

It's only one sliced cake that is good for two. They shared.

The small lights from the artificial candles on the floor and the candles lights
above the table made everything dimmed yet so romantic.

Nilingon niya sa gilid nila ang tubig na naririnig niya ang mararahan na hampas,
madilim do'n ngunit ni kaunti ay hindi siya nakaramdam man lang ng takot lalo sa
ideya na sila lang ang naroon.

She likes beaching, swimming and the ocean, but she's not very fond with the sea
when it's dark, kinda scary. That's why she felt weird because she don't feel
scared.

Nang matapos silang kumain ay nagpasya siyang tumayo. Ann went to the railing and
watch those small stars that gives lights to the darkness of the clouds. The golden
half moon feels like staring back at her.

Napatayo lang siya ng tuwid nang maramdaman sa likod niya si Kielton. He placed his
both hands beside her hands on the cold railing, his smooth moves gave her the
feeling that he's secretly locking her with his strong arms.

"How do you escape from reality?" He suddenly asked in a low tone.

Paano nga ba niya tinatakasan ang reyalidad ng buhay? O, minsan ba sa buhay niya ay
tinakasan niya? Ayon sa pagkakatanda niya, hindi pa siya tumatakas sa reyalidad.

How could she escape with reality of life? When reality gives her everything that
she wants?

"I don't need to escape from reality."

"You're lucky, then."

"How 'bout you? Do you escape from reality?" She wondered.

"I do,"

"How? What do you do to escape?"

"I'm sailing for days. That's how I escape."

"I don't think you'd ever need to escape from reality. You have the face, money,
women and fame. Why do you have to escape?" Medyo natatawang tanong niya.

Having everything that Kielton's have right now made people stay in reality, right?
He got it all. Why escape, then?

"I'm only human. I get tired... in everything around me."

Nilingon niya ito pero binawi rin kaagad ang mukha dahil sa lapit ng labi nito sa
kanyang pisngi, kung ipinagpatuloy niya pa ay siguradong dumampi na ang labi nito
sa pisngi niya.

"You seems like you're not,"

"Sobrang gwapo ko lang talaga kaya hindi matalo ng pagod ang mukha ko."

Hindi niya napigilan ang matawa sa sobrang kahanganin ng lalaking 'to. Nakitawa rin
ito na animo na-aliw sa tawa niya, pero huminto siya bigla nang maramdamang iba
'yung saya niya.

It scared her. She shouldn't feel that kind of happiness with that petty stuffs
that she heard.

Sinubukan niyang umalis sana sa barandilya pero hindi siya pinayagan ni Kielton.

"Let's stay like this for awhile, please?"

She could almost hear the begging in his husky low voice.
"You're invading my space again," she complained.

"This would make you comfortable being with me."

Pinagbigyan niya ang hiling nito kahit na hindi siya sang-ayon sa rason. Hindi niya
kailangan na maging komportable kay Kielton, bakit pa? Kung pagkatapos ng gabing
ito ay hindi na sila magkikita.

"You're hugging me,"

"Not really," She felt him smell her hair. "Hindi ako ganito yumakap. Masyado itong
maluwag at malayo sayo. I can't even call this a hug."

Hindi? Samantalang nasa magkabilang gilid na ng bewang niya ang braso nito at
nakadikit na ng bahagya ang dibdib nito sa likod niya. This is still not a hug for
him.

"You're joking, right?" He muttered as he continue smelling her hair down to her
bare nape.

Napaka-ingat ng pagdaan ng ilong nito sa batok niya pero ramdam na ramdam niya
parin at tahimik na tumataas ang mga balahibo niya sa katawan, para itong
nanghihibo.

She should've let her long hair down than tied it in a clean and high style. She
just gave him a freedom to her nape and what annoyed her is she can't stop him from
doing it to her!

Her mind is screaming her to tell him to stop especially when she already felt him
giving her nape a gentle and small kisses, but her body is fucking betraying her!
Ayaw makisama sa isip niya ang sariling katawan!

"J-Joking about what?"

Ann's catching her breath because of that feathery kisses that Kielton is giving
her. Wala sa sarili na humigpit ang pagkapit niya sa brandilya at bahagyang
napaangat ang leeg nang dumapo roon ang malambot na labi.

She find it crazy for falling with his gentle kisses, her body likes it. May
kakaibang kiliti siyang nararamdaman, hindi niya lang sigurado kung nasaan ba banda
ang kiliti na 'yon.

"For turning me down 'bout courting stuffs."

Kielton's slow kisses on her nape and neck made her close her eyes. She could not
even focus with their conversation. What he was saying again? She turned him down?
When?

The memories of them inside his expensive car a few hours ago flashed her mind.
Binasted niya nga pala ito kahit hindi pa sinasabing manliligaw.

Kahit nagugustuhan ng katawan niya ang nakakahibong mga halik ni Kielton ay pareho
parin ang desisyon niya!

"I wasn't joking." She gulped when he felt him licked her neck!

Mahina siyang napasinghap, hindi inaasahan ang pagsalakay ng init sa katawan niya
sa pag-dilang ginawa ni Kielton sa kanyang leeg.
But it wasn't really all about the way he licked her neck, she felt something else
on his tongue. O baka nagkakamali lang siya?

"Basted na talaga ako?" He asked with arrogance on his tone. "Hindi pa nga ako
nanliligaw,"

Ignoring his arrogance and complains, Ann permitted herself to get drowned with his
gentle and sweet kisses from her bare nape, neck and even to her shoulder.

"B-Basted ka parin kahit manligaw ka,"

She wanted to praise herself for still thinking straight despite of how distracted
she is with those kisses and with his arms that slowly rubbing the sides of her
waist up to the sides of her breasts.

When Kielton sensually licked her neck again, her face burned when a small moan
suddenly escape her lips because of it.

Mabilis na kinagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi, pinigilan ang maaaring daing pa na
lumabas galing sa bibig.

Keilton chuckled behind her ear. Hindi nakatakas sa pandinig nito ang ungol niyang
'yon.

This is so embarrassing!

"Baby it was just a simple lick," she could almost feel him smirking.

"I know, but what's in your tongue? I feel something, that's why I moaned." Instead
she asked curiously, when honestly, she moaned because his lick is too sensual for
her.

Luckily, she found a reason why she moaned. She would never ever tells him that she
moaned because of the way his tongue lick her neck. It's to sensual for her that
she can't stand without moaning.

"It's a pierce."

"A... a pierce? You have your tongue pierced?"

She's still in disbelief even if she already heard that he has pierce in his
tongue. So, it's really true.

"Yeah,"

Kielton continue kissing her nape and neck, this time he's not holding back. Maybe
he felt like she likes his kisses that he's now confidence to kiss her. And screw
her because she's letting him do that!

"Can I see?"

Naghintay siya ng sagot habang napapapikit, dinadama ang nakakahibong halik at ang
marahan na pagkiskis ng mga braso nito sa gilid ng dibdib niya.

"No, not yet,"

"I just want to see what kind of pierce you put in your tongue."

"It's a small diamond."

"A diamond, huh,"

Kielton's palm erotically went to her stomach and heaven know how much she grip in
the railing to make herself still. Ang mainit na palad nito ay unti-unting
naglakbay pataas sa kanyang dibdib.

Napapikit siya, nawalan ng lakas na pigilan ito.

"I just bought this. Hindi pa 'to nagagamit." Makahulugan na bulong ni Kielton sa
ilalim ng tenga niya.

"Let me see," she urged, really curious with that thing he has in this tongue.

Kielton started palming her boobs in a sensual way, it feels like she's losing her
mind.

Kung hindi niya pipigilan ang binata, nakakatiyak siyang hahantong sila sa
iniiwasan niya. This is not right. They should stop or else she would lose her
virginity in first date. That's horrifying and very un-acceptable!

"You'll see and experience this, soon. Magugustuhan mo 'to." Nakakahibong bulong
nito sa kanya. "I can't wait to hear you scream my name and beg for me to stop
while my head is between your thighs punishing you using my pierced tongue."

Kielton dirty words put her body on fire. But, her mind won't just give in with
lust, she's still sane.

"Your fantasy will stay as an illusion. Basted ka na sa'kin baka nakakalimutan mo

kaya hindi mo na ako magiging girlfriend!"

"Let's see that," he whispered and licked her neck one more time. "Makukuha rin
kita at kapag nangyari 'yon, sisiguraduhin ko na hindi ka na makakawala pa."
5 ~ Peace of Mind
CHAPTER FIVE

THEY are in their studio to chill and play their new song. They are also waiting to
Allison for a short meeting about their Mall tour next week, but Kielton is not
really in the mood. It ruin the whole band.

It has been three fucking days since he last saw Kianna, or he must say Joyce Ann
because that's her real name, but she's known for her screen name than to her given
name.

What made his mood worse is because he can't contact her anymore. Maybe she change
her number or she blocked his number.

"Let's take a break," Jasper announced and put down his drum sticks.

"Someone is not in the mood." Palipad hangin ni Jude na nilaro pa ang gitara,
gumawa ng tunog na parang nagdidiwang, nang-aasar.

"Hinatyin nalang natin si Alisson. Mamaya na tayo magpatuloy." Si Owen na tumayo na

rin galing sa harap ng piano.

They three went to the balcony to smoke and inhale some air. Naiwan sila ng
bahistang si Felixx.

"Tatlong araw ka ng wala sa hulog, ha." Puna nito sa kanya.

Si Felixx ang pinaka matanda sa kanila at kasal na rin ito, may isang anak pero
hindi isinasa-publiko. Kagaya ng tatlo pang kasamahan nila na may mga kasintahan
na, hindi lang ipinapaalam sa mga fans nila.

Isa 'yon sa alam nilang teknik kung paano papakapitin sa kanila ang mga fans, lalo
na ang mga babae. They have to appear single and available, so, that the female
fans have the freedom to like, adore or even fantasize them.

That kind of trick is what famous actors and actresses does to keep their name in
industry, to appear single and fucking available for everyone to fantasize, but in
reality most of them are already in a relationship.

It takes a lot of understanding and patience for a partner to deal with that
arrangement of their boyfriend or girlfriend. He can't do that by the way.

Everyone knows how he likes women and how many of them had sex with him, he never
hide them, but he's also not very proud to have a countless of women he had bedded.

"I just don't feel good these passed few days,"

"Is this because of our Mall tour in Cebu?"

Maybe, that's also a reason. His family is in Cebu but honestly he don't want to be
there again even if he's already making his name in music industry and he earn
well.

Even though he already earn well, he's so sure that he would never ever make his
father proud of him, he would never ever impress him with his career.

"That too,"

"So, there's more reason behind your bad mood?" Felixx laughed and patted his
shoulder. "Kung anoman ang rason mo, malala na 'yan."

Kielton only glared to their Kuya in their band.

"Sigurado naman ako na hindi babae ang nasa likod ng hindi maipinta mong mukha.
Kung babae 'yan, gusto kong magpa-inom."

"Go away, you are just annoying me." Taboy niya na tinawanan ulit nito.

Nang makapunta si Felixx sa balkonahe ay nagtinginan ang apat sa kanya sabay

tatawa-tawa. Mga tarantado, ang lalakas din mang-asar ng mga 'to.

After an hour, Alisson arrived wearing her denim skirt and peach tank top. Umupo
ito malayo sa kanya, pagdating palang ay hindi na nakangiti.

"Before I start, I want to inform all of you 'bout what's happening in social media
world." Allisson said with a serious tone.

The good thing about ColdHeart members is they are not into that social media. They
can live without it, though they use some application to watch videos.

"Ano ba 'yon, Alisson? Sikat na ba kami?" Si Felixx.

"Kuya Felixx, sikat na talaga kayo. Pero, alam natin na mabenta sa social media
'tong si Kielton."
"Babae na naman 'yan, sigurado!" Mabilis na sabi ni Jude, nag ngiting aso sa kanya
na sinupladuhan niya lang.

"Pustahan, babae 'yan!" Segunda ni Jasper.

"Babae 'yan," Siguradong-sigurado si Owen sa sinabi.

"You're right, it's about woman... again." Alisson sounded a little bit
disappointed.

She never show disappointment about him having a different countless women before,
just now.

Kielton shifted his sitting position when he remember dated Kianna three days ago.
He never date women, from Club they go straight to the hotel. Kianna is such a
lucky woman because he dated her! And she seems like she don't appreciate it.

"This showbiz news is trending because of course Kielton's name is in it and with
Campbell's youngest daughter."

Napatingin sa kanya lahat ng ka-banda. Napapailing at sinasabing wala siyang

patawad na kahit anak ng naging kliyente nila ay napormahan niya kaagad.

"Ang tinik talaga ng Kielton natin," Pabirong itinulak ni Owen ang binti niya,
parang gusto pa siyang palakpakan.

"Mayaman 'yan, butas bulsa mo dyan, pre."

"She was born with golden spoon on her mouth. She's the youngest and the only
spoiled child of Campbell. May pagka-maarte which is normal because of her status
in life, but some of their employees doesn't really like her bad attitude." Alisson
memorized those words, it's obvious that she made her research with that spoiled
brat. "And oh, she's a model."

"Kahit gaano pa ka-yaman kapag itong si Kielton na ang gumalaw, hindi na makatanggi
sa kanya ang mga babae." Si Felixx na tinapik ulit siya sa balikat, nakatayo sa
bandang likod niya, habang siya ay mayabang na naka-upo sa sofa. "Alam ko na ang
dahilan kung bakit mainit ang ulo ng isang 'to-"

"Oh shut up, that woman is not the reason of my bad mood." Maagap na tanggi niya
kaagad.

"Wala pa naman akong sinasabi, ah. Defensive ka naman masyado dyan." Tinawanan siya
ni Felixx.

"Let's start with the meeting." He demanded.

Heads up, Alisson ended that conversation and started the meeting about their Mall
tour.

"After in Cebu, we have in Bohol, then Davao. That would be a tight weeks for all
of us. Sisikapin ko na makakuha tayo ng ilan pang araw para makapagpahinga kayo. We
can stay longer in Bohol or Davao. Saan ang gusto niyo?"

"Cebu," Si Jasper sabay ngisi sa kanya, nananadya si gago.

Bohol is majority though.

After that meeting they get back to playing their songs and he tried his best to
cooperate because he don't want to be a burden to his bandmates just because of one
woman who stopped communicating with him.

After she let him touched, caressed and kissed her, in the end, she dumped him like
a dirty trash just like that? What's her fucking problem with him, huh?

Women get crazy with his touch and kisses, but why the hell that Kianna ignored him
like they didn't make out! Like as if his kisses is nothing to her! He's nothing to
her!

DALAWANG araw na nasa bahay lang si Ann. Hindi mawala sa isip niya ang ginawa sa
kanya ni Kielton na paghalik at paghaplos-haplos, hanggang sa mga sandaling 'yon ay
parang naiwan ang bakas ng kamay at labi ni Kielton sa katawan niya, nararamdaman
niya parin.

Mabuti at umiral ang katinuan sa kanya kaya hindi na sila umabot sa mas malala at
mainit pa ng mga eksena.

When she got home from that night, she felt like she's a cheap girl for letting her
date to touch and kiss her in their first ever fucking date night!

She went to the shower quickly hoping to erase any of his trace that he left her
body, even his smell, pero natapos na siya lahat-lahat ay gano'n parin, ramdam niya
parin ang nakakahibong haplos sa kanya ni Kielton.

Annoyed to what he did to her and to her body, she blocked his number without
hesitation, cutting their communication.

Now, she's waiting to Zabel in a coffee shop to discuss to her their new project
next week. Nabigyan sila ng bagong proyekto ng photographer na si Debora, people
call him Tita Debora.

It's Evie's day off so she's alone, well not really alone because Renato is in the
next table, guarding her.

Zabel arrived in five minutes. Humihikahos pa ito, siguro ay naglakad lang galing
sa condo unit nito hindi kalayuan kung nasaan siya.

Bumeso sa kanya si Zabel pero napaiwas siya dahil medyo may pawis ito sa noo,
maganda parin naman, may pawis lang talaga.

"Arte," Zab mumured and rolled her eyes. "Naglakad lang ako, exercise you know,"

"Whatever you say. So, let's start, what's our new project?"

"I already sent it to your email, just read it."

"Oh, okay, gonna check it later. Bakit pa tayo nandito kung naipasa mo na pala
sakin ang mga detalye."

"Gusto ko lang marinig galing mismo sayo ang bali-balita." Zabel placed her hands
above the table, she's being aggressive. "So, is it true? You dated Kielton Grande?
What's the score?"

"Saan mo naman nakuha ang balitang 'yan?"

"Hello, girl, your photos with him entering their private yacht is all over in
social media! Aren't you aware that you're famous now? People are feasting with
your photos online."
"I didn't know that. I don't really care with those people."

She crossed her arms above her chest. She don't really give a damn though.

"Seryoso ka, girl? May mga bashers ka na nga, e!"

"I have my bashers even before, remember, some of our employees."

Zab didn't stop even she said she's not interested being famous or having a new
batch of bashers, or even being linked with that Kielton Grande!

"Ayaw mo talagang marinig ang mga sinasabi ng tao sayo? Lalo na nung mga babaeng
fans ni Kielton? At 'yung mga dati niyang babae?"

"Does it really matter? Kapag ba nalaman ko ang mga sinasabi nila, makakatulong
'yon sa pag-angat ng karera ko sa pagmomodelo? Hindi naman. Kaya, wag nalang!"

But her friend didn't listen. Zab started to check with her cellphone and read some
hate comment against her.

"That spoiled brat thinks that she can get whatever she wants, without knowing that
Kielton will only dump her after a one night with her. Pity rich girl." Zabel read
it with annoying tone.

Dump her? Well, that hater was wrong because as far as she remember, she was the
one who dumped Kielton and basted him!

"Ito pa, o, Anak mayaman, hindi tatagal dyan si Kielton lalo at bali-balitang
masama raw ang ugali niyan."

Talaga!

"Maybe Kianna is just using Kielton to have her name spread in social media and
other modeling agencies. Lubog ang karir kaya sa sikat kumakapit."

"Oh, stop that, Zab."

"I like this one," Hindi talaga titigil ang isang 'to. "They are both good looking
and come from a wealthy family, they could make a very cute and pretty babies in
the future."

Babies? Really? People even think 'bout that? Nalaman lang na nag date sila ni
Kielton, gano'n na kaagad mag-isip ang mga ito? Sobrang advance.

"So, care to share that dating thing?"

"It's just a casual dinner, okay."

"Casual? But he brought you to their private yacht. That's not casual. Kielton
don't date his women, kaya pnagpiyestahan kayong dalawa sa internet dahil unang
beses na nakipag date siya."

"I didn't know that it was his first date though. It seems like it wasn't."

"It was!"

"It's not a big deal to me or to us. People just make it big, para may mapag-usapan
lang."
"Nag date nga kayo. Kumusta naman? Nag-uusap parin ba kayo?"

"Hindi na." Matapat na sagot niya na ikinalaki ng mata ng kaibigan, nagtaka siya.
"Bakit ganyan ang itsura mo? Ano ang nakakabigla?"

"Ibig sabihin, pagkatapos ng isang gabi niyo, hindi ka na rin niya kinausap katulad
ng normal na ginagawa niya sa mga babae niya. Sex then forget."

Hindi niya na sinagot si Zabel at hinayaan nalang ito sa gustong isipin sa kanya.
Alam niya naman ang totoo at iyon lang ang papaniwalaan niya.

Matatapos din ang issue na 'yan sa kanila ni Kielton, lilipas din at makakalimutan
ng mga tao.

SATURDAY night when Zabel invited her to D' Club with her VIP pass, they can also
access one of the VIP room.

Sporting a classy black halter neck mini dress and high heeled stiletto, she walked
with Zabel in the upstairs to the second floor.

Everyone is partying in the dance floor, they are not yet in the mood to dance, so
they decided to go to their vip room.

The red and yellow lights inside and the black and red couches at the center of the
room excites her to drink and to start the party.

Zabel went to the mini bar to get drinks while she went to the large tinted glass
wall and see what's happening inside the Club.

She was wrong when she thought that D' Club is some kind of a cheap Clubs around
Metro Manila, because she saw some of the famous actors and models inside, and also
some young politicians, maybe some of them were businessmen, too.

"I think they are here," Si Zabel nang maglapag ng alak sa pabilog na salamin na
lamesa bago lumapit sa kanya at nakinood din sa mga ganap.

"Sino?"

"The owner of this Club and his friends."

"Kilala mo sila?"

"Yes, palagi akong nandito kaya nakilala ko na sila. Ikaw kasi e, sa iba ka pa
puma-party. Maganda dito."

"Mukha nga,"

Bumalik sila pareho sa couch at si Zabel ay sanay na sanay magbukas ng alak.

Tinawanan niya pa ang pwersang ibinigay nito.

"I saw their cars parked. Nakita ko nga rin 'yung lexus ni Kielton. Atomic silver
ang kulay ng sa kanya, di ba?"

Nang banggitin nito ang binata ay kinabahan siya kaagad. Pangalan palang ang
narinig niya ay kumalabog na ang dibdib niya, paano pa kaya ang ideya na baka
nandito nga ang lalaking 'yon?

Sa dami ng tao, sana naman ay huwag na silang pagtagpuin!

"Yes atomic silver as I remember."

"Pero madalang naman 'yon siya makipaghalubilo sa mga tao rito, madalas na
nagkukulong ang ang mga 'yon sa vip room nilang magkakaibigan dito sa Club."

Bilib din siya sa dami ng alam ni Zabel. Wala siyang alam kasi hindi siya madalas
sa Club na ito at hindi siya mahilig makialam sa buhay ng iba. She's minding her
own business.

After a few drinks, Ann already felt a little bit tipsy same with Zabel. So, they
both decided to go out and went to the dance floor to cool down. Pero ang malikot
na ilaw at ang maraming tao sa dance floor ay nagpapahilo lang sa kanya.

While swaying her hips, she moved up her both hands and giggle with Zabel when she
dance in front of her. Humahagikhik sila pareho sa sayaw nilang dalawa, hanggang sa
may tatlong lalaki na ang nakihalubilo.

Sanay siya sa mga gano'n, hindi na bago sa kanya kaya hinayaan nilang makisayaw ang
mga ito hanggat hindi gumagawa ng kabastusan.

"Oh, I think we dance to the wrong girl. Are you Kielton's girl, right?" The man
asked her while dancing.

"No," She raised her voice a bit so he can hear her answer.

"No, really?" Hinarap niya ng tuluyan ang lalaki na nasa gilid niya.

When she saw his face, her eyes wide a bit when she realized how handsome this man
in front of him. Tumaas ang kilay nito, naghihintay sa ng papuri niya. Naramdaman
niya kaagad ang taas ng ere nito kaya inirapan niya.

"I'm Carter, by the way," The man tried to get her attention again.

"Kianna," she answered without looking at him.

"Okay, Kianna, nice to meet you." The he leave like as if someone is calling him.

Sinundan niya ng tingin si Carter na patakbong umakyat sa hagdan at pumasok sa isa

sa mga vip room.

Ann is really tipsy. Si Zabel ay patuloy sa pagsayaw sa mga lalaki na akala mo ay

wala itong boyfriend na magagalit.

"Powder room," Aniya nang lumapit siya sa kaibigan at nagpaalam.

Kinailangan niya pang bumalik sa vip room nila para kunin ang sling bag. Tired and
tipsy, she carefully walk upstairs with her high heeled stiletto, come on!

Wala pa sa kalahati ng hagdan ang naakyat niya ay may naglahad na ng kamay ng

lalaki na galing sa inuhan niya.

Dahan-dahan na nag-angat siya ng tingin kung sino ba 'yon at parang nabuwal ang mga
tuhod niya nang makita ang madilim na mga mata ni Kielton.

She was very surprised to see after how many days that it made her out of balance.
Kung hindi siya nito mabilis na naagapan sa bewang ay siguradong sa baba na siya
pupulutin.
Kabado dahil sa delikadong galaw, napakapit siya sa dibdib ng binata. His arms
possessively warp around her waist, the other one is in the railing, supporting
their weights.

Ilan sandali bago siya parang nahimasmasan. Nang tignan niya ang mukha nito ay
hindi nagbago ang dilim do'n na para bang may kasalanan siya rito at gustong
gumanti sa kanya!

"K-Kaya ko na," tinangay ng ingay ng paligid ang kanyang boses.

"Alam mo ba na mahuhulog ka kung hindi kita nasalo?"

"Thank you kasi sinalo mo ako, okay?"

Inis na ito pero nainis din siya, sabay silang naiinis!

She glared at him when his eyes drop down to her boobs. The deep v-cut of her mini
dress really revealed the half of her breast, honestly. She was confident wearing
it not until she bumped with Kielton.

"You don't even wear a fucking bra, huh." Gigil na sabi nito sabay buhat sa kanya,
paakyat!

"It's built in! I don't need bra on this dress!" She shouted at him while slapping
his hard back body because he carry her like a sack of rice!

Hindi niya alam kung hahampasin niya ba ang likod nito o hihilahin ang dulo ng
maliit niyang dress para takpan ang pang-upo niya. But Kielton was the one who
pulled the hem of her dress hoping to cover her butt.

"Where's your vip room?" He asked ignoring her slaps on his back.

"Room number 8!"

After a few fast steps, Kielton opened a door, he double locked it and put her down
to the red couch.

She's busy glaring at him without realizing that they are not in room number 8.

Hinayaan niya ang dulo ng dress na makita ang hita niya, galit na inayos niya ang
buhok at bumangon, umupo.

Kielton is standing in front of her like as if he's waiting for her explanation.
He's wearing a black sleeveless shirts that shows the hot tattoo on his forearm.
The muscles on it moved when he put his one hand on his hip, and the other one is
under his chin.

Galit din itong nakatingin sa kanya na parang may kasalanan talaga siya rito kahit
wala naman!

"Ano na naman ba 'to? Pinagbigyan na kita sa date na gusto mo. What else do you
want?"

As if she would give whatever he wants, huh. No!

"Mag-usap tayo," sa mababang boses nito 'yon sinabi.

"Ano ang pag-uusapan natin? Wala naman!"

"I just want to talk, come on," he took a few steps to the empty couch beside her.
"Stop being grumpy every time you see me."

"Naiinis ako sayo!"

Napailing ito sa sagot niya, hindi bumenta.

"Wala pang nangyayari sa'tin pero para ka ng naglilihi kapag nakikita ako."

Uminit ang pisngi niya at tinapunan ito ng matalim na tingin.

"I don't want to talk to you anymore!"

"Let's talk, please, I just want to have my peace of mind." He's begging again, his
grayish eyes mesmerized her.
6 ~ Diamond (SPG)

CHAPTER SIX

KIELTON is with his friend inside their vip room in D' Club. After chilling with
his bandmates, he went directly to the Club and meet his friends.

Hindi niya matawag na kumpleto silang magkakaibigan dahil wala si Keith, siguro
hindi kailanman sila magiging kumpleto.

Maaaring madagdagan kalaunan pero malabo ang salitang kumpleto bilang paglalarawan
ng pagkakaibigan nila.

Aside from his bandmates, these brutes in front of him is also the reason why he's
still live his life the way he choose it to be. Kung hindi siya makakuha ng suporta
mula sa pamilya, sa mga kaibigan niyang ito nakuha ang suportang hinihiling.

These brutes support his career, but don't support him being a fucking womanizer.
Alam niyang bago pa maikasal ang karamihan sa mga kaibigan ay mga dati rin namang
mahilig sa mga babae, nagbago lang nang natagpuan ang babaeng bumihag sa mga ito.

"Kung ayaw mo, ako nalang!" Si Carter na iritado sa kanya dahil tinanggihan niya
ang pag-aaya nitong mambabae.

Kielton don't really feel hanging around with women until that day. Lihim parin
siyang nang-gagalaiti sa ginawa sa kanya ni Kianna. He never been feel bitter all
his life just because of one woman, pero sa mga oras na 'yon ay ang pait-pait
talaga ng nararamdaman niya.

Sa katunayan pa nga niyan ay lihim niyang pinaparusahan ang babaeng 'yon sa isip
niya!

He always think about punishing her in a very hard way, so she would know how
ruthless he could be when someone mess with him. And his damn punishment is through
fucking her with his hard shaft and pierced tongue!

Sa huli, siya pa yata ang napaparusahan sa sarili niyang parusa para sa dalaga.

Umalis si Carter pero patuloy parin si Zyron sa pang-aasar sa kanya na napansin na

pala ang hindi niya magandang mood kanina pa.
"Hindi ako naniniwala na tigang ka kaya mainit ang ulo mo. Ang dahilan talaga niyan
ay 'yung nambasted sayo, Kiel."

Sumimsim siya ng alak, pabagsak na nakaupo sa itim na couch, katabi si Brooke.

"I'm gonna check the social media world, baka nando'n ang sagot sa tanong natin
kung sino ba ang babaeng umayaw sayo." Patuloy ni gago na kinuha ang cellphone sa
bulsa.

Muling bumukas ang pinto at pumasok si Carter.

"O, akala ko ba mambababae ka?" Tanong ni Clane.

"Mamaya na," Sabay balik nito sa upuan.

"Gotcha!" Zyron hissed and showed to all of them the screen of his phone.

There, he saw the stolen shot of him together with Kianna, entering their private
yacht in Manila Bay. She stunned with her hot red bandage midi dress that perfectly
hugs her curve, her sexy high heeled revealed her slender creamy legs.

He silently groaned when he remembered palming his breast, those were round and
soft, it fucking fit with his palms.

"Campbell's daughter?" Clane asked him.

"Yeah," He answered dryly.

"Model 'yan, ah." Si Carter na kinuha pa ang cellphone kay Zyron at tinignan maigi
ang larawan do'n.

"Kilala mo?" Nakataas ang isang kilay na tanong niya sa kaibigan, napapaisip na
baka pinormahan na nito noon ang dalaga. Lalo at wala rin pinapalampas ang gagong
'to.

"Co-model 'yan ni... ano nga ba ang pangalan niyon? Ah, basta, na-i-kama mo na
'yung ka-trabaho niyan ng anak ni Campbell."

Kahit siya ay hindi alam kung sino ang tinutukoy na babae ni Carter sa dami ng
babaeng dumaan sa kanya at karamihan do'n mga artista at modelo! He's really into
the models, huh.

"Yes, she's a model and Campbell's daughter." He informed them clearly.

Pagkabalik ni Carter ng cellphone ay binigyan siya nito ng mayabang na ngisi,

parang alam niya na kung para saan 'yon.

"Bugbog ka sakin. Humanda ka."

"We are talking to a different girl. Kianna is not counted."

Si Alisson lang ang usapan, hindi si Kianna!

"Pareho na rin 'yon. Pustahan is pustahan, Grande."

"Ano na naman ang pustahan niyo?" Usisa ni Zyron. "Baka pwedeng makisali."

Dumagdag pa ang isang 'to.

"Ang pustahan namin, bubugbugin ko siya kapag in love siya. Kapag mali ako, at
hindi siya in love, isang buwan pahinga ang alaga ko mula sa mga babae."

Tumango-tango ang Zyron. Ang ibang kaibigan nila na mga kasal na ay napapailing
nalang sa usapan nila. Masyadong mga seryoso at matatanda sa kanila kaya hindi
nakikisali sa mga kagaguhang usapan lang.

"Talo ka na, brute." Ani Zyron.

"How sure you are, Fuentes?" He smirked at the brute.

"Sigurado ako, Grande. Palaging talo ang mga babaero kapag pinana na ni Kupido."

"Tama," Si Dwaye na sumang-ayon na.

"I agree," Brooke patted his shoulder like as if he's congratulating him!

"Tama 'yan si Zyron. Maniwala ka dyan." Drake said and lifted his glass a bit for a
cheers.

"I heard that Campbell's youngest daughter is pretty spoiled brat." It was Clane.
"Ihanda mo na ang sarili mo, Kielton."

Howell suddenly laughed a bit, he seems like he's so relate with Clane's statement.

"More headaches to come your way with that brat. Cheers, brute." Howell lifted his
glass too, then sipped on it.

"Come to think of it. Na-basted pa nga lang itong si Kielton ay hininto kaagad ang
pambababae. Iba na talaga 'yan." Si Dwaye na yinabangan siya ng ngisi. "Magpapainom
na yata talaga ako."

"Oh, shut up all of you." He hissed, annoyed.

"I'm out. I want to celebrate my winning." Carter even went to him and patted his
shoulder.

Iniwasan niya ang kaibigan pero tinawanan lang siya bago umalis. Napaka-gago.

Ilang sandali pa ay nag-umpisa ng magpaalam ang ibang kaibigan niya, pauwi sa mga
asawa. Hanggang sa siya nalang ang matira sa vip room.

He likes being alone and think about things around him. He took another shot when
the door opened harshly and Carter went inside. He's catching his breath a bit,
he's in hurry.

"What?" He asked, curios.

"I saw your girl."

Kielton shifted his sitting position.

"Which one?"

"Gago! Si Kianna!"

Hindi siya kaagad naniwala kay Carter dahil baka ginu-good time lang siya ni gago
at hinuhuli kung gaano siya ka-apektado sa balitang hatid nito.
"Seryoso, brute, nakasayaw ko sa baba." Patuloy nito at kumuha ng beer sa freezer.
"Ang sexy nga ng suot, e. May kasayaw na mga lalaki."

Do'n na siya napatayo at parang nakaramdam ng galit dahil sa nalaman na sexy and
damit at may kasayaw na mga lalaki.

She's enjoying her life, while he's being miserable?!

"Puntahan mo na, bahala ka baka maagaw pa sayo ng iba-" Tumawa si Carter nang
tumayo siya at naglakad sa pinto. "Gago ka, talo ka na talaga sa pustahan." Pahabol
pa nito pero hindi niya na pinansin.

Kielton went to the railings and watch the dance floor. Malikot ang ilaw at marami
ang nagsasayaw pero ang dali-dali lang sa kanya na mahanap ang babaeng laman ng
isip.

Swaying her hips, hands up sensually, she dance with women and men around her. His
eyes checked her dress and he cursed when he saw that only half of her breast is
covered with that piece of black short dress. It's too revealing and he hates it!

Bigla ay gusto niyang ipagdamot ang katawan ng dalaga sa iba lalo na sa mga lalaki.
Gusto niyang siya lang ang makakakita at makakahawak do'n. Ayaw niyang ng may
kaagaw.

He's so mad that he decided to go to dance floor and drag her out. Pero bago pa
siya makababa sa hagdan ay nakita niya na ang pag-alis ng dalaga palayo sa mga tao
at tinahak ang daan papunta sa hagdan kung nasaan siya.

He waited for her for while, ngunit hindi niya na napigilan pa ang sarili nang
nakakailang hakbang palang ito ay para nang mahuhulog sa hagdan.

Gigil na bumaba siya at naglahad ng kamay dito.

The tipsiness is visible in her heart shape face, the shocked in her eyes when he
saw her didn't escape him and that made her out of balance. Mabilis na naagapan
niya ito sa bewang para hindi tuluyang mahulog.

Naghalo ang amoy ng alcohol at pabango nito na rumagasa sa ilong niya. Maamoy niya
lang ito ay para na siyang nawawala sa sarili.

Sa galit sa sariling nararamdaman ay tinignan niya ang dalaga, pero sa dibdib nito
saktong tumama ang paningin niya.

Nagtagis ang kanyang panga nang makita na nakasilip ang isang ut*ng nito dahil
hindi na naka-ayos ang damit sa pagkakatakip sa dibdib.

Kielton gulped when he felt his shaft throbbed. He's so fucked up.

ANN is wondering what Kielton's wants to talk about? She made it up to him already
by dating him. And she thinks, that's enough, right?

"Peace of mind?" She repeated.

"Yes,"

They are both sitting in a long couch with red leather cover, their distance is
enough for her. Nasa paanan niya ito naka-upo. She's almost laying in the couch,
she used her elbows to support her weight.
Itinagilid niya ang ulo, kasabay ng paghulog ng buhok niya mula sa pagtatakip sa
dibdib patagilid.

Naabutan niya ang tingin ni Kielton sa dibdib niya pero kaagad din iniwas ang mata,
bago mariin na suklay ng buhok gamit ang mga daliri.

"What do you need to get that peace of mind?"

"Ikaw," Napaos na sagot nito.

"Bakit ako?" Takang tanong niya ulit.

Medyo itinuwid niya pa ang mga binti kaya tumama sa isang kamay nito ang takong na
sapatos niya. Napatingin ito do'n, paakyat sa binti niya.

Nag-iwas siya ng tingin nang umabot sa hita niya ang galit pero malagkit na tingin
ng binata.

She really wanted to pull down the hem of her dress because she can see her black
lacy underwear already, but her tipsiness made her body unable to move.

Her position is enough to relax her senses. Ayaw niya na munang gumalaw at baka
umikot na naman ang kanyang paningin.

"Why did you stop communicating with me?" He asked, there was a bitterness on his
voice.

She wanted to laugh at Kielton and to his bitterness, she found it funny, but his
serious face told her that he wasn't playing and joking around.

It seems like he secretly demanded for an explanation.

"That's the right thing to do," she shrug her shoulder a bit.

Cutting their communication is really nothing to her. 'Yon naman talaga ang dapat
niyang gawin.

"What about our date? Do you already forget what we did that night?"

A memories of them in the yacht popped her mind quickly. Kielton was behind her,
kissing her nape while erotically palming her breast.

Nakalimutan niya ang mga haplos nito kanina pero nang ipaalala nito ay bumalik sa
katawan niya ang nakakakiliting sensasyon na naranasan mula sa mga palad at labi ng
binata.

"It was nothing." She answered coldly to save a face.

Hindi kailanman malalaman ni Kielton na nagustuhan niya ang ginawa nito noong first
date nila. It was too embarrassing to admit it to herself and admitting it to him
is a big shame.

"Hindi mo ba nagustuhan?"

Namungay ang mga mata nito, parang nahirapan sa hindi niya alam na dahilan.

"Please, answer me," Kielton reached for her ankle and slowly removed her
stilettos.
Nawalan siya ng lakas para magprotesta. Nang matanggal na nito ang mataas na
sapatos niya ay nakaramdam siya ng kaginhawaan sa paa.

When Kielton started to massage her feet, when their skin touches, she felt like
she's losing her control.

She can't accept the fact the strong desire she was feeling towards him. Kaunting
pagdidikit lang ng mga balat nila ay para na siyang tuyong dahon na mabilis na
nauupos dahil lang sa kaunting apoy.

"Umm," she mumbled softly, his slow massage on her feet and ankle is just so
relaxing.

"You like?" he asked gently.

Nakapikit na tumango siya, dinadama ang marahan na hagod ng mga daliri nito sa paa
niya, paakyat sa binti.

Closing her eyes, Ann felt Keilton moved closer and placed her both legs above his
lap.

"Lay your back properly,"

Hypnotized by his husky voice, she gave in. Ibinaba niya ang mga siko at tuluyan
nang inihiga ang katawan sa couch. Idinikit niya pa ang gilid ng katawan sa
sandalan para mas ma-komportable.

"You're good in massage, um," she murmured. "Masarap humagod ang mga daliri mo..."

"Hindi lang mga daliri ko ang masarap humagod,"

Kumunot lang ang noo niya, hindi naintindihan ang nakatagong mensahe sa sagot nito.

"Your massage makes me sleepy,"

When Kielton's hands starting to move on her legs, she can't stop herself now from
chewing her lips. It's so relaxing but at the same time, it's sensual.

Nag-iinit ang kanyang katawan, kung dala ba ng alak na nainom o dahils a hagod
nito, ay hindi niya na alam.

"Uhh," she gasped lowly when his one hand almost reached her thigh.

Gumalaw ang binti niya, na parang may sariling pag-iisip na humihingi ng atensyon
pa sa parteng 'yon ng kanyang katawan.

Unti-unti niyang idinilat ang mga mata at nagbaba ng tingin kay Kielton.

She caught him giving her legs a small kisses while massaging it. Binalot siya ng
kakaibang init, hindi maintindihan ang sarili.

Muli niyang mariin na ipinikit ang mga mata nang umabot na talaga ang isang palad
ng binata sa kanyang hita, pahaplos na minasahe nito 'yon na nagbigay sa kanya ng
kiliti at init. Ang klase ng init na hindi niya pagsisihan na mapaso.

"Mmmm," she moaned when his fingers hit her inner thigh.

She felt so sensitive that a simple touched of his finger to that sensitive part
made her body arched a bit.
Hindi siya sigurado kung sinasadya ba nito 'yon o parte lang ng pagmamasahe.

"This is how you get your peace of mind?"

"I think so,"

Kielton kisses went up to her thighs from her legs. Nakaramdam siya ng pananabik
bigla.

"Your dress is too sexy,"

Dinampian nito ng halik ang magkabilang hita niya. Nagbaba ulit siya ng tingin at
nakita na hindi na natatakpan ng dress niya ang panty niya, nakaangat na talaga ang
dulo dahil marahil sa wala niyang sariling pag-galaw sa hinihigaan.

"This is a normal dress for clubbing."

Kielton just looked up on her behind his lashes and shook his head in disagreement.

He continue massaging her legs while his lips is kissing her thigh.

"I feel hot," she whispered.

"Yeah?"

"Your massage with a kiss made me feel hot,"

"Should I stop now?"

Why is so hard to answer that question, huh?

"N-No," sagot niya at ipinikit ang mga mata, nakaramdam ng matinding kahihiyan.

"Tell me to stop if you don't feel comfortable, okay?"

Ann nodded her head like a little good girl.

Kielton continue kissing her thighs until his lips went to her underwear.

Masyado na siyang lunod sa sensasyon na ngayon niya lang naramdaman, na hindi na

pumasok sa isip niya ang pagtanggi.

"K-Kielton..." she called his name very softly when he kissed the soft fabric above
her femininity.

He did it again and her hands automatically went to his hair.

"I feel... wet..." she whispered shyly.

Nararamdaman niya ang pagkabasa ng panty niya. She's turned on.

"It's normal," he chuckled under his breath.

"Nakakahiya,"

"Don't be. I love making you wet."

Inulit nito ang paghalik-halik sa ibabaw ng pagkababae niya dahilan kung bakit
unti-unti siyang naupos na parang kandila.

Napaliyad siya ng bahagya, wala sa sarili na humihiling pa ng halik nito sa parteng

'yon. Kahit na nakakaramdam ng hilo ay mas lamang parin ang kiliting dulot ng halik
ng binata sa parteng 'yon ng kanyang katawan.

It seems like Kielton put a spell on her body that it's so hard for her to stop him
from pleasing her.

"Kiel... " malambing na tawag niya habang marahan na nakakapit sa buhok nito, wala
sa sarili na binibigyan ito ng karapatan sa gusto nitong gawin sa kanyang katawan.

"Tang ina," malutong ngunit nahihirapan na mura nito bago bahagyang ipinaghiwalay
ang kanyang mga binti.

Biting her lower lips, she spot his head between her thighs now.

"Kielton... mmm,"

Masarap na napaungol siya nang marahas na hawiin lang ni Kielton ang panty niya at
agarang idinikit ang mainit na dila sa hiwa ng kanyang pagkababae.

Marahas siyang napasinghap nang mabagal ngunit madiin na ikiskis ng binata ang dila
sa kabasaan niya, saglit na hagod palang ay malikot na ang pagliyad ng kanyang
katawan sa sarap.

"Kielton! Ohh!"

Ann almost scream in ecstasy when she felt the small diamond in his tongue,
tickling and rubbing every corner of her womanhood, losing her sane.

Kielton put her legs above his shoulder and hugged her thighs territorially,
locking her with his strong arms, and making her insane with his pierced tongue
that is licking her pussy very wildly... like as if he's owning her as his.
7 ~ Place (SPG)

CHAPTER SEVEN

EVERY flick of Kielton's tongue on her femininity made her moan. Ann is drown by
the tingling sensation that Kielton is giving her.

Arching her hips above the couch while her both legs are place above his shoulder,
he continue rubbing his pierced tongue on her private part that she's almost beg
for him to stop even for awhile.

"Oh, fuck! W-what are you doing to me... ohhh,"

Sobra-sobra ang kiliti at sarap na nararamdaman niya sa loob ng katawan at ilang

beses na rin na naipon 'yon sa kanyang puson at malayang pinakakawalan.

Her mind and body were already covered with pure lust that she can't think straight
anymore.

Nakatukod na ang kanyang mga siko sa hinihigaan, habang ang mga palad ni Kielton ay
nakasuporta sa kanyang pang-upo upang mapanatili sa ere ang katawan niya at mas
bigyan lalo ito ng laya na sambahin ang pinaka sensitibong parte sa pagitan ng
kanyang mga hita, na dati-rati ay siya lang ang nakakahawak at nakakita, pero
ngayon ay may lalaki ng animo nagmamay-ari doon na sinasamba sa napaka-sarap na
paraan.

Ann tilted her head back and her lips parted when his tongue went back to her
cl*toris. Using the tip of his tongue, he started playing with that senstive part.

"Ahh, umm... t-that feel so good, Kiel... y-yes, uhh..."

"You like this?" He murmured, his head is moving up and down a bit, same with his
tongue.

Tumango siya, wala na sariling katinuan, Tuluyan ng binalot ng makamundong

pagnanasa. Nalalasing sa kakaibang sarap na ipinaparanas sa kanya ng binata.

"How 'bout this?" Tapos ay sinipsip nito ang kuntil na 'yon na nagpanginig sa
kanyang mga hita at matinding nagpa-pintig sa kanyang pagkababae.

"Ahh, s-shit! Y-Yes, I like that... ohhh," she can't even deliver her words clearly
because while she was speaking Kielton keeps on sipping her cl*t.

Nakapikit ang mga mata at awang ang mga labi nang nagpadala na naman siya sa hindi
matatawarang sarap dahil sa ginagawa sa pagkababae niya ni Kielton.

Uhaw at sabik na sabik na sinipsip-sipsip nito ang kuntil na 'yon hanggang sa

pakiramdam niya ay namumula na 'yon at nagbabago ang maliit na hugis sa sobrang
atensyon na ibinibigay ng binata.

She felt like it's swollen and damn her because she don't give a damn. She loves
how Kielton's pleased her.

"S-Sige pa, ahh, ang s-sarap, umm, Kielton! Ohh, p-please..."

Binalot ng mga halinghing niya ang tahimik na silid na 'yon. Hindi na naisip pa ang
kakahinatnan ng kapusukan nilang dalawa. Kung saan ba hahantong ang lahat ng 'to.

Paulit-ulit na sinipsip ni Kielton ang kuntil niyang 'yon na paulit-ulit rin na

nagpa-ungol sa sa kanya sa sarap.

She can't even move her hips because his grip is too tight, na gustuhin niya man
ilayo ang pagkababae sa dila nito pansamantala ay hindi niya magawa.

Sinigurado ng binata na hindi siya makakawala sa makasalanang dila nito kahit isang
segundo lang.

Drowned by Kielton's pierced tongue, her legs shake again for another orgasm.

"Kielton, ummmm!"

Ann's body collapsed above the couch when she released her orgasm, but it did not
stop him again from licking her.

Nanginginig pa ang mga hita niya at hindi pa masyadong nakakabawi nang huminto ang
inog ng kanyang mundo dahil sa pinakawalan, ngunit hindi parin siya tinigilan ng
binata.

"Tang ina sobrang sarap mo..." he cursed sharply, while tasting her hot liquid.
She could almost hear every flick of his tongue on her wetness, and that made her
face turned so red.

Katatapos niya lang magpakawala pero dahil hindi tumitigil ang galaw ng dila ng
binata sa pagkababae niya, hindi rin tumigil ang kasabikan niyang matikman na naman
ang makasalanang sarap sa paglalaro nila ng apoy.

"Turn around," he demanded and slap her butt cheek slightly.

"H-Huh?" Para siyang nasa ibabaw pa ng ulap na ang simpleng salita nito ay hindi pa
rumirihistro ng malinaw sa utak niya.

"I want to lick you again," he demanded again like as if he don't accept No as
answer.

Hindi siya kaagad nakasunod dahil wala siyang naintindihan sa gusto nitong
mangyari.

"Baby, tuwad," napapaos na utos nito.

Kumalat ang init sa kanyang pisngi nang tuluyang rumihistro ang salitang 'yon sa
kanya.

She can't just accept that kind of bold tagalog word, but why the hell it feels
like it set her body in another fire? Kung kanina ay pisngi lang ang unang uminit,
ngayon ay buong katawan na nang makuha niya ang nais mangyari ni Kielton.

He slapped her butt again and helped her to do the position the he desired.
Ipinihit niya ang katawan hanggang sa mapaharap sa pulang couch na kanina lang ay
ang likod niya ang nakahiga.

Kielton even help her to put her knees above the couch. He place his one hand on
her back and gently pushed her back body down. Her elbows and knees were supporting
her weight, and behind her is him.

Ann gasped when Kielton slapped her butt cheek again, this time, it hurts her a bit
and at the same time, she felt so pleased.

Mariin na ipinikit niya ang mga mata nang sakupin nang dalawang palad nito ang
matambok niyang pang-upo at marahan na pinisil-pisil, ramdam niya ang karahasan at
gigil nito.

She's still wearing her black lacy panty, it's in between her molds. It's already
soaking wet. She did not even know why Kielton did not remove it, yet.

"Tell me to stop, okay?" He whispered, his hot breath hit her butt cheek.

Tanging tango lang ang nagawa niya na para bang wala na talagang magagawa dahil
alipin na ng matinding pagnanasa.

Naikuyom niya ang kamao nang hawiin ni Kielton ang manipis na tela na nagtatakip sa
kaselanan niya bago nito muling ipinadama sa kanya ang masarap na parusang
tinatanggap niya.

Mabagal na humagod ang dila nito sa hiwa ng kanyang pagkababae, masarap na

ninanamnam ang katas niya, hindi nagsasawa.

She felt like her womanhood is already swollen, but the sensation is too good, she
don't want to stop him.
"Uhh, Kielton..." Nilingon niya ito nang maramdaman ang na tila may mabagal na
pumapasok sa bukana ng kanyang kaselanan.

She gasped when he inserted his middle finger inside her and slowly move it in and
out. She's too tight. she can feel the soreness, but the way his finger move
skillfully, the small pain subsided easily.

Napalitan nang kakaibang sarap ang paglabas-masok ng daliri nito sa bukana niya.

"Ohhh... mmm," Ninamnam niya 'yon.

It feels like she's being punished by someone she didn't see. She wanted to see
Kielton, to see his eyes, but she can't really do it because of her position. She
wants to see his face while pleasuring her, to see how he reacts with her moans.

"I want to see you," she said between her small moans.

But he didn't respond. He keeps sliding his middle finger on her entrance while
he's planting small kisses to her butt cheek.

"I wanna see you," she repeated softly.

"My face could only ruin your mood, so, you better stay with your position."

His voice was cold, it hit something on her. Iniisip ba nito na palagi kasi siyang
naiinis kapag nakikita ito, kaya ngayon ay mas pipiliin na huwag niya nalang
makita?

But their situation is different now, she wanted to see him!

"I want to see the man who's giving me so much pleasure..."

Kielton paused from kissing her ass, then he sighed.

"Mamaya,"

Nakuntento siya sa sagot tipid nitong sagot.

When she felt Kielton's tongue went to her ass hole, her opened her eyes to stop
him but he already licked it.

"Oh, fuck!" she gasped, and tried to reach for his hair using her one hand. "No,
not there,"

But he didn't listen, he lick her butt hole as he continue move his finger faster
inside and outside of her, that stopped her from complaining.

"Ahhh! Mm, Kielton... ohhh..."

She moan with the way he lick her ass hole and the way his finger move faster
inside her. Parehong nagbigay sa kanya ng sarap at kaluguran, na dahilan kung bakit
naabot niya na naman ang hindi na mabilang na orgasmo.

Her knees became weak together with her elbows. Bumagsak ang katawan niya sa pagod.

She's too tired to even move. Nakapikit na hinayaan niya si Kielton na buhatin siya
at ayusin ang pagkakahiga niya sa couch.
"Tired?" the gentleness in his voice made her smile inwardly.

"Yes,"

Naramdaman niya ang pag-ibabaw ni Kielton sa kanya at ang matigas na bagay na

tumutusok sa mga hita niya. He's very turned on. His thing is hard like a steel.

"I let you rest for awhile," then he planted a kiss to her cheek.

Kung kanina ay gusto niyang makita ang binata, ngayon na nasa ibabaw niya na ito at
magkapantay ang mga mukha nila, parang ayaw niya nang idilat pa ang mga mata.

Kielton removed down the thin strap of her dress, it revealed her bare chest.

From her face, his lips travel down to her neck.

Nakagat niya ang labi nang wala ng seremonya pa na sinakop ng mainit na bibig ng
binata ang isang ut*ng niya, habang ang isang kamay ay minamasahe ang kabila.

Hindi magkandamayaw ang mga ugat-ugat niya sa katawan, binabaliw siya ng samo't-
saring kiliti.

She can say that Kielton is really expert to please women. He knew the best spot to
please his women. Para bang memoryado na nito ang katawang ng babae na alam na alam
kung paano magpa-ungol.

"Kiel.." she called his name softly when he bite her nipple.

Humaplos ang kamay niya sa buhok nito habang ang isa ay nasa balikat at braso ng
binata, may sariling isip ang kamay niya na humahaplos, ipinapadama rito kung paano
siya nasasarapan sa ginagawa nito sa kanyang katawan.

"Are you on pills?" He asked as his finger went to her inner thigh.

Kinapa nito ang pagkababae niya at ipinasok ulit ang isang daliri sa loob. Ngayon
lang nila ginawa 'yon, pero sanay na sanay talaga ang galaw nito, alam na alam kung
ano ang kinakapa at saan hihinto.

Nakagat niya ang labi, bago umiling.

"Where's your condom?" Sa maliit na boses niyang tanong.

"We don't need that."

"Magse-sex talaga tayo?"

"Pwede kang umatras." Tapos ay hinagod ng mahabang daliri nito ang hiwa ng
pagkababae niya, sinusubok siya, para naman siyang natupok.

Hindi nalang siya nagsalita at hinayaan ang sarili na malunod ulit sa napaka-init
na pagnanasa nila sa isa't-isa.

Napapaigtad siya sa tuwing kinakagat ni Kielton ang naninigas niyang dunggot,

pinagpapalit-palit. Sipsip at kagat ang ginagawa, napapadaing siya sa pinaghalong
hapdi at sarap.

"Kielton..." tawag niya ulit nang balat naman sa gilid ng dibdib ang sinipsip nito,
matagal at siguradong mag-iiwan ng marka. "I have my... photoshoot, mmm, next
week."'
"Mawawala din kaagad 'to," tapos ay nagpatuloy sa paglalagay ng marka sa buong
dibdib niya, na para bang pagmamay-ari talaga siya nito.

Ann opened her eyes when he felt him finally free himself. The tip of his hardness
poke her inner thighs and it made her body on fire, like a burning forest in the
middle of the night.

"Feel me," the he rubbed his shaft against her femininity. "This will fit to your
pussy,"

Pinapakiramdaman niya 'yon. Bawat daplis sa balat niya iba ang dating, hindi pa
niya nakikita pero alam niyang malaki at hindi normal ang haba.

Idagdag pa na may matigas na bagay din siyang nararamdaman sa dulo niyon, parang
maliit na singsing ang hugis.

Curious on what's on the tip of his manhood, she asked.

"What's that thing?"

"You will love this," then he rubbed that thing on her wetness, making her bit her
cheek, nag-init ang pisngi niya.

"Your buddy down there seems big and long,"

Kielton laughed huskily.

"I have Italian blood, having a big long dick is normal."

"At s-sobrang tigas niya," Para siya ang nasasaktan sa katigasan ng ari ng binata.
"Hindi ka ba nasasaktan?"

"It hurts me already."

"Ipasok mo na kung gano'n," Iginalaw niya ang balakang, handang-handa ng papasukin

ang pinaka-unang bisita sa bukana niya. "Sige na, ipasok mo na, Kielton."

Para siyang hindi na makapaghintay, umiral ang pagiging mainipin at makuha kaagad
ang gusto.

Narinig niya ang mahinang tawa ng binata sa leeg niya, bago ito unti-unting bumayo
palapit sa entrada niya.

Naghalo ang kasabikan at kaba sa kanya, pero nangingibabaw talaga ang kagustuhan
niyang maramdaman ito sa loob niya. She was curious about what else can Kielton
give to her and to her body.

"Do you think this is easy for me?" He asked, there's smile on his voice.

"You've been with different women. This is not hard for you."

"But they weren't as tight as you."

"Kahit na!" She hissed, she's very eager to feel him inside her.

"Baby, my size is not normal like other man. Do you understand that?"

"Yes!" her forehead knotted. "It will break my hymen, I know that."
"Buti sana kung gano'n lang," he murmured.

"Put that inside me na..."

She heard him sighed and without a further ado, Kielton fucking enter her harshly!

Ann's eyes widened in shock and so much pain. She told him to enter her, but she
fucking expect him to be gentle and he seems like he don't know the word Gentle
when it comes to sex!

Kielton buried his face at the space between her neck and shoulder, he didn't move.
Hinayaan nitong nakababad sa matigas na pagkalalaki sa loob niya.

"Fuck you," she murmured, almost teary eyes.

"I will, later." he answered gently.

Ang boses lang nito ang marahan!

Napapangiwi talaga siya, natatakot na gumalaw dahil hindi pa handa sa panibagong

sakit na haharapin.

Ramdam na ramdam niya ang mahaba at matabang sukat nito na namamahinga sa loob ng
pagkababae niya. She could almost feel the tip of his manhood to her lower abdomen.

"Wala man lang bang gentleness dyan sa katawan mo," reklamo niya, napapanguso,
nabigla talaga sa paraan nang pagpapasok sa kanya ni Kielton.

"I'm not that gentle, baby..." he whispered then planted a tender kiss to her
shoulder. "I feel sorry because I didn't reach your expectation 'bout my
performance in bed."

"Are you really like this? Rough and harsh in bed?"

"Yeah,"

She can say that he really is. He knew that she's a virgin, but he didn't even
bother to be gentle knowing that it was her first time and it will hurts like hell
to be filled with his big member.

Maybe, she expected too much, that he would be gentle to her. He made her realized
that her virginity wasn't the exception.

"Mamasahiin ko nalang mamaya para mawala ang sakit," anito, nag-uumpisa na ulit
humalik sa kanyang leeg, at ang isang kamay ay nasa dibdib niya.

Kielton moved and it hurts her again. Pinatatag niya ang sarili upang hindi ito
huminto, mukha rin namang walang balak huminto.

Upang mapawi kahit papano ang pagsugod ng hapdi sa pagitan ng kanyang mga hita,
yumakap nalang siya kay Kielton, at sa likod nito idinidiin niya ang mahahabang
kuko sa bawat mabagal at malalim na ulos nito.

"Mmm, h-hindi na masyado masakit," imporma niya pagkatapos nang ilang mabagal na
pagbayo ng binata sa loob niya, sinasanay siya sa laki nito.

"How 'bout this?" then he pushed himself deeper, making her gasped.
She felt it! She felt that ring on the tip of his manhood poked her lower abdomen!

"Do it again,"

Kielton obeyed. Ipinaramdam nito sa kanya kung hanggang saan kayang umabot ng haba
ng ari nito. Nahihibang na nailiyad niya ang katawan, nagugustuhan ang kiliting
dulot ng pagsundot ng dulo ng pagkalalaki nito sa kaibuturan niya.

"Do you feel it?" He asked, and hit something inside her that made her moan.

Iba ang sensasyon, napapaawang ang bibig niya.

"Y-Yes, it tickles me."

"Am I hitting your g-spot?"

"I think so, yes... yes."

"Masarap?" Sabay halik nito sa nakaawang niyang labi, at nagbigay ng senswal na

hangin do'n.

Suminghap siya, nananabik sa kahit ano pa ang ibigay nito sa kanya. She's very
willing to accept everything that he would give her without hesitation.

"M-Masarap," nahihibang na sagot niya, hindi na kilala ang sarili.

Kielton started to change his pace from slow, it became harsh and rough that it's
too much for her to handle.

Ang tanging naririnig niya lang ay ang mga halinghing niya at ang habol hiningang
tunog na nang-gagaling sa binata.

"Ohh, yes! Yes, Kiel... Ah, ahh!" She gripped on Kielton's back as he buried
himself deeper.

Matigas ang mga braso nito na nasa magkabilang gilid ng kanyang ulo, suportado ang
katawan. Ang mga binti niya ay kusang yumakap sa bewang ni Kielton na nagbigay dito
ng laya na bayuhin ng marahas ang kanyang pagkababae.

His face lower down to hers and claimed her parted lips with his. Gasping from air,
she gave in and answered his kisses.

"Mmmm,"

Kielton inserted his tongue to her mouth and she did the same. Their tongue feels
like a warrior that is fighting for each other, they are thirsty, and they kiss
wildly.

"Ohh!" she gasped again when he sipped her tongue that almost choke her.

She heard Kielton chuckled in her mouth when she catch her breath because he sipped
her tongue.

Sino ang hindi maghahabol ng hininga kung sabay na gumagalaw ang dila nito at ang
pagkalalaki? Para siyang nakikipagkarerahan sa pagod at sa indayog ng pag-iisa ng
kanilang katawan.

"Oh, yes! Yes! Ahhh! Kielton! Kielton!" She screamed his name when he intentionally
hit her g-spot, that brought her to the peak.
Dumiin ang kuko niya sa likod ng binata bago pinakawalan ang likidong kumikiliti sa
kanyang puson.

Kielton buried his shaft inside of her before his body collapsed above her, but
before he could even spill his seeds, he released his hard member and spat that hot
liquid above her femininity.

Realizing that he didn't spill his semen inside of her, made her feel comfortable.

"Mag-usap na tayo," kalaunan ay hirit niya nang pareho na silang nakaraos, medyo
bumabalik na siya sa tamang wisyo. "... for you to get your peace of mind."

"I just realized that you're my peace of mind."

Sinaway niya kaagad ang sarili sa pagdaan ng ngiti sa labi niya. Sobra naman yata
na isang matamis na salita lang ay hindi na niya maawat ang puso sa pagdiriwang,
kahit ang ngiti niya nalang ang maawat niya.

"Fucking me gave you peace of mind?" She asked bitterly.

"No,"

"Then what?!"

When Kielton noticed the annoyance in her voice, he pushed himself to face her.
Ibinaba nito ang ulo upang bigyan siya ng halik sa labi pero iniwas niya ang mukha.

"Having you here with me made me at peace." he whispered tenderly. "You're the only
peace that I would ever want."

"How about fucking me?"

Kielton tried to kiss her again, but she avoided his lips again. He sighed.

"I fucked you because I want to have a place in you."

He closed his eyes tightly, stopping himself from the reason she don't really know.

"Kailangan mo pa bang malaman kung gaano ko gustong ipagsiksikan ang sarili ko sayo
para lang magkaroon ako ng lugar sa buhay mo?" Namumungay ang magagandang mata na
tanong nito sa kanya.

Hindi siya nakapagsalita, nag-ngingit-ngit ang kalooban niya dahil hindi niya
maawat ang eksaheradang pintig ng puso.

Her damn heart should stop being over acting especially when she's with this man.
It's not helping, because it always made her speechless when her heart is acting
like this.

"Hindi na ako papayag na babalewalain mo na naman ako," medyo may banta na sa boses
nito pero bakit parang gusto niya na namang ngumiti?

Upang pigilan ang labi ay ngumuso nalang siya at umirap.

"We are not even friends to keep in touch," she countered back. "I don't even think
we would ever need to stay updated to each other."

"Hindi na ngayon." giit nito.

"At bakit?"

"I am responsible to what happened between us. I will stay with you."

Kahit hindi na! Parang mas kinabahan pa siya na mananatili ito sa kanya. Kung anong
iwas niya, sila namang pagtatagpo nila.

"It was just a pure sex."

"Kahit pa anong sabihin mo, naangkin na kita. Hindi na 'yon magbabago.

Sisiguraduhin kong sa akin lang ang bagsak mo." Mapag-angkin na sabi nito sabay
supladong iwas ng tingin sa kanya.

Tanging irap lang ang iginawad niya, imbes na masindak ay parang baliw lang na
tumibok ang kanyang puso.
8 ~ Fall (SPG)

CHAPTER EIGHT

EXHAUSTED, uncomfortable and unwell, those were the right words to describe what
she's feeling at the moment.

Ann moved a bit and she felt it again, something is tearing inside her vagina, it's
hurts so bad.

Kahit na gusto pang ipagpatuloy ang pagtulog ay hindi na magawa dahil hindi biro
ang sakit at hapdi na nararamdaman niya sa pagkababae. Mainit din ang buong katawan
niya na sinabayan ng kirot ng sintido.

With her blurry vision, she scanned the whole room. They are not in the vip room of
D' Club, she's sure of that because she can see the thick beige curtain on the
large glass wall on the left side of the room. The lampshade is on her right,
beside her black channel sling bag.

When the shower room door opened, her vision was welcomed by Kielton, he's drying
his hair using a white towel and the small piece of another white towel is
dangerously hanging on his torso, covering the very obvious bulge between his
thighs.

Pagod na iniwas niya ang tingin, walang sapat na lakas para isa-isahin kung gaano
ito kakisig. Nang gumalaw siya ng kaunti ay sumiid ang kirot sa pagkababae niya,
tuluyan ng nasira ang gising niya.

"Where are we?" She asked grumpily when he walked towards the night stand beside
her.

Kielton thrown the towel in one of the couch there before he gave his full
attention to her.

"Altaraza Hotel. How are you feeling?"

"Sick!"

Naka-iwas ang tingin niya sa binata, katulad ng pag-iiwas niya na huwag ng

alalahanin pa ang nangyari sa kanila kagabi. At muntik na niyang makalimutan na
kahit masakit ang pagkababae niya ay naka-isang round pa sila sa kamang hinihigaan
niya at sa shower room habang naliligo sila.

She passed out after their first round in the vip room. And when she woke up in the
middle of the night, she's already laying in that bed and they fucked each other
again twice before she fell asleep.

Palagay niya ay nasobrahan sila kagabi kaya ang sakit-sakit ng pagkababae niya. Ni
ayaw niya ng gumalaw.

Kinapa ni Kielton ang noo niya at napamura nalang sa init niya.

Umalis ito at pumasok sa shower room. Pagbalik ay may dala ng nakatuping maliit na
binasang tuwalya, naupo ulit sa gilid niya at inilagay 'yon sa kanyang noo.

"You will eat, then take a medicine. I will call a doctor to check you." He said
that like as if he don't mind if she agree or disagree.

Gagawin nito ang sinabi kahit pa ang maging sagot niya.

"I want to go home."

"Can you walk?"

She glared at him when she realized that she don't even want to move her legs
because she's too scared to feel the pain inside her vagina.

"Buhatin mo ako."

"Gusto mo hanggang kwarto mo pa."

"I'm serious! My vagina is fucking hurts like hell!"

"Let me check."

Nataranta siya nang gumapang si Kielton sa paanan niya at inangat ang comforter na
nakabalot sa hubo't-hubad niyang katawan. Iginalaw niya ang mga binti, iiwas sana
kaya lang ay napangiwi lang siya sa tindi ng kirot na sumalakay sa kanya.

"Don't move. I will just check."

She's gripping in the comforter above her chest. The coldness hit her thighs, it's
also a sign that he already removed the cover of her lower body.

Ibinaba niya ang tingin, nakadapa na sa pagitan ng mga hita niya si Kielton,
tahimik na nakatingin sa pagitan ng mga hita niya. Tingin palang ang ginagawa nito
ay parang lalong tumataas ang lagnat niya.

"I need you to part your legs. I can't see your sweet pussy clearly."

Curious to what her vagina looks like, and what really happened, she forced herself
to part her legs with his help.

Hinawakan nito ang mga binti niya at maingat na ipinaghiwalay. He even move a
little more closer to her inner thighs.

"What's in there?" She asked nervously.

"It's swollen. Your pinkish pussy is now reddish."

She closed her eyes when his minty breath hit her femininity un-intentionally.

"That's why I get fever and it's hurts so bad?"

"Yeah,"

"You fucked me too much." She murmured.

"It was too rough for a first timer like you. I lost my mind last night, I forgot
that I was fucking you so hard, and that would cause you pain in the next morning."

There's no one to blame but her because she was the one who gave permission to him
to fuck her until they both gasping from air. It was one hell steamy night for a
first timer like her.

"Do you want me to massage you?" Kielton's question made her eyes narrowed.

"Massage? What?"

"A pussy massage would ease the uncomfortableness you're feeling right now."

He seems like he's really sure to what he's saying.

"Using your fingers?"

"No, baby, I will use my tongue to massage your pussy."

Kielton's very bold words made her face burned so much. Hindi ba talaga ito
marunong man lang gumamit ng ibang salita na hindi mahihiya ang kausap nito? He's
very confident with his bold words.

He don't even give a shit if someone would get offended or embarrassed. He's saying
whatever in his mind straightforwardly and confidently.

"That's pussy licking!" She hissed at him.

"Pussy massage and pussy licking is different. This," Dinilaan nito ang pagkababae
niya bigla na nagpalaki ng mga mata niya. "That was pussy licking, and this..."
tapos ay maingat na tinudyo-tudyo ng dila nito ang kaselanan niya. "... this was
pussy massage. It's more gentle."

This man is crazy!

Sa buong buhay niya ay ngayon lang uminit ng husto ang buong mukha niya sa animo
pagde-demonstrate ni Kielton sa kanya ng kaibahan ng pagdila at masahe sa ari ng
isang babae.

"Are you trying to make me turn on again, huh?" She asked with a doubt.

"No, I was just trying to help you to feel a little comfortable since I was the
reason why you're in pain now." He sounded so sincere, without malice.

"Last na 'yung kaninang madaling araw. I can't handle another round today or even
in the next few days with my situation." Pagsuko niya, medyo naniniwala na
makakatulong nga siguro ang masahe.

"No worries, this is just a massage. Wala akong ibang gagawin."

Tahimik na tumango siya, pumapayag na.

"At hindi pa kita pwedeng galawin ulit, pagalingin muna natin 'tong ano mo," sabay
maingat na hinalikan nito ang pagkababae niya na nagpangiwi sa kanya nang pumintig
'yon, labis na na-apektuhan sa simpleng halik.

Kielton massaged her private part for almost one hour until she told him to stop
because she's already soaking wet and she came thrice! Damn her!

The brute obeyed her and he was the one who cleaned her wetness with wet towel.
Now, he's talking to his friend on the phone, asking for medical assistance for
her.

IT WAS very intense and very steamy night that he had ever felt in his entire life.
He bedded a countless of women but he didn't know that only one woman could ever
give him that pure satisfaction and complete contentment that he had been searching
for.

The only problem is, she get sick. He's pretty sure that he tearsed the tissue
inside her vagina, that cause her to laceration.

Kielton is in the balcony of his suite, Kianna is sleeping again after he gave her
his fucking pussy massage session for almost one hour. His baby needs more energy
for that licking thing because one hour for him is too short.

"She has a fever and she can't move her legs." He told Clane on the other line.

"Well, if the medicine you gave her is not enough, you better call Banchero to
solve your problem."

"Alright," the he cut the line and dialed Howell's number.

After the last ring, his friend answered.

"Yes?"

"Brute, I need a gynecologist."

"Who's that?" He heard Yane's voice in the background.

"It's Kielton, continue your sleep." Howell muttered tenderly before he turned to
him with his formal tone. "Again? Another case of laceration with your women?"

"It was her first time."

"Kahit hindi first time ng mga babae mo, napupunit parin ang tissue nila, 'yan pa
kaya na unang beses. Dapat ay iningatan mo." Para na naman itong pari na nag-
uumpisang manermon.

"Sobrang sarap makipag-sex, nakalimutan ko na ang pag-iingat na 'yan."

He made Howell sigh early in the morning.

"Where are you?"

"Altaraza Hotel,"

"Okay. I will send a specialist to your suite to check your woman."

"Grazie, brute."

"Still, there's a doctor's fee, for talking to me, for the recommendation and for
sending you the best gynecologist of BMC. Wire the payment in my bank. Have a good
day, Grande."

Then the brute ended the line.

Napailing nalang siya at natawa sa kasiguristahan ng kaibigang doktor na akala mo

naman talaga ay naghihirap sa pera kung makasingil.

Makalipas lang ang isang oras ay dumating na ang doktor na ipinadala ni Howell.
She's in her late fourties, accompanied by her assistant.

"Good morning, Mr. Grande."

"Morning. She's still sleeping, here." Then he walk towards the bedroom.

Kianna is covered with white thick comforter and she sleep like a baby.

He's hesitant to disturb her sleep, but she continue it later. Mukhang magigising
din naman ito kung gagalawin nila nang hindi nagpapaalam, kaya mas mabuti nang
magpaalam siya at baka maputukan siya ng init ng ulo ng dalaga.

Maingat siyang naupo sa gilid nito, nasa noo parin ang maliit na basang face towel
upang maibsihan ang init ng katawan.

Hindi pa siya kumikilos para gisingin ito ay unti-unti ng nagmulat ng mga mata,
handa na sana siyang kastiguhin pero napansin kaagad na hindi lang sila ang tao
do'n, kaya naudlot.

"Good morning, Ma'am." Dra. Castillo greeted casually.

Kianna cringed when she moved a bit.

"Dra. Castillo is here to check you."

Tumango lang ang dalaga.

The two started moving and put their medical stuffs that they will use at the table
in the table of the living area of the bedroom. She put her gloves and mask before
she went back to the bed.

"Can I see now?"

Nagkatinginan sila ni Kianna, hindi ito kaagad nakagalaw kaya siya na mismo ang
kumilos para hawiin paangat hanggang sa tiyan nito ang makapal na kumot na
nagtatakip sa ibabang parte ng katawan.

Nasa gilid naman ng kama ang assistant na nurse, naghihintay sa i-u-utos ng

doktora.

Dra. Castillo started checking Kianna's vagina.

"It's really swollen. The way it swell and the way the skin turned in to color red,
it's looks like there's laceration inside." The doctor informed them
professionally.

At kahit may haka-haka na siya na gano'n na nga ang nangyari sa dalaga, nakaramdam
parin siya ng pagkahabag.

His poor little witch just experienced his punishment in a very rough way and he
don't like it. Para siyang nagsisi bigla sa hindi niya pag-iingat.

"Was it because we did it more than three times in a row and in a rough way?"
Kianna asked curiously.

"Yes, Ma'am. If it's too rough, there's a tendency that the tissue inside women's
vagina get teared because of the rough movement."

"What should I do now?"

"I suggest to you to avoid being in contact with your partner for a few days or a
week until you're healed."

Ann eyed him. "You heard that?"

Tumango siya na parang masunurin para wala ng argumento pa.

"No sex for a days or week, yeah, I got it."

"Anyway, Dra., I think the reason of my laceration is because Kielton has something
on his, you know, a pierce."

Napahilot siya bigla sa sintido, hindi niya inaasahan na pati ang tungkol sa bagay
na 'yon ay ipapaalam pa ng dalaga. He's aware, that his pierce is also the reason
especially that he never use condom when they did it.

"Baka 'yon ang nakasugat sa'kin."

"There's a big possibility that is also the reason. For that matter, it's better if
you ask your partner about removing his pierce or experience laceration again when
you do it."

"He better remove it." Pinal na sabi ng dalaga na hindi man lang humingi ng sagot
niya kung aalisin niya ba ang bulitas o hindi.

After a few minutes, Dra. Castillo and her assistance left. Nag-iwan lang ng ilang
gamot na pampapawi ng kirot.

KIELTON feed her. Alagang-alaga siya nito. Nanatili pa sila ng isang gabi sa hotel
dahil hindi niya talaga kayang maglakad.

Luckily, her parents is out of town, just a phone call from her and told them that
she's fine can make them feel comfortable even she stay in the hotel and not in
their mansion.

"You better remove your pierce." She told him after taking her medicine.

Ibinalik nito sa lamesa ang baso ng tubig, bago umupo ulit sa gilid niya. He's
topless all day inside the suite and her eyes is enjoying the view of him. Not to
mention his bulge against his dark boxer shorts.

"Gusto mo ba talaga?"

"Yes," walang pag-aalinlangan niyang sagot. "Unless you're enjoying seeing me in

pain because of your pierce, your huge buddy and your roughness in bed."
"I can remove this, but I remembered you told me that you want to see it when it's
not dark."

Her mind quickly remembered what she told him last night, she wasn't really in the
right mind when she urged him to let her see his bulitas. What irritates her is
until that very moment, she's still curious to see it.

Now, she don't know what to say. She's always a curious cat, huh.

"I can show it to you now," there was a playfulness in his voice.

Nanag tignan niya ay nakangisi nga ang loko, sinusubukan siya. Ayaw niya na
talagang alalahanin ang nangyari sa kanila kagabi dahil sigurado siyang sobrang ka-
agresibuhan ang ipinamalas niya!

"I will just remove my pierce after you see it."

Humiga ito sa tabi niya at pumasok sa comforter. There bare skin touches each
other. She's still naked under the thick sheet, she can't deny how her body reacted
with him beside her.

"But right now, all I think is for you to finally healed and... to have my peace
being with you."

He snaked his one arm around her, under her boobs. The thin hair on his forearms
tickles her.

Even if she's still have a fever, it feels like he's still owning her as his. Kahit
mahawa ito ay walang pakialam, basta mayakap lang siya o makadikit man lang sa
balat niya.

"Yakap ka lang, huling yakap mo na 'to sakin."

"Uh-uh," he didn't buy her words.

Masyado itong komportable na hindi ng 'yon ang huling yakap nito sa kanya.

"Why are you so confident that we would meet again after all of these?"

"Why don't you just be grateful because I'm forcing myself to you. Ang dami-daming
naghahabol sakin," bulung-bulong nito sa huling pangungusap pero narinig niya dahil
nakasiksik na naman ang mukha nito sa leeg niya kahit mainit siya.

"Unluckily, I don't chase you and I will never do that."

Kahit may namagitan na sa kanila, wala parin sa isip niya ang maghabol, katulad ng
mga naging babae nito.

She can get over with his sensual touch and kisses. She can forget those steamy
moments they shared.

"Then, I'd be the one who will chase you until you fall for me." He whispered.
"Kapag nahulog ka na sa'kin, hindi mo na ako papakawalan, hahabul-habulin mo ako na
para bang mababaliw kapag hindi ako nakikita."

Tinawanan niya ang mataas na ere nito at sobrang tiwala sa sarili.

Does he really think that she's like his previous women who can't get over with
him? And his moves in bed? No.
"Baka nga ikaw ang mabaliw dyan kapag hindi ako nakita." Aniya, magkasalubong ang
kilay, hindi pumapayag sa ideya nitong siya ang mababaliw.

"I know now the trick you were using against me." He accused.

"What is that trick you are talking about? Wala, ha!"

"Hmm, I doubted it."

Then he slightly brushed the thin hair of his forearm against the lower part of her
boobs, he's intentionally tickling her and at the same time, relaxing himself. Oh,
this brute just found a new way to relax, huh.

"I don't need to trick you."

"Your trick is distancing yourself from me and just wait for me to chase you like a
cute puppy who always follow his master."

She chuckled the way he see things that didn't even pop her mind.

"Ikaw lang ang nag-iisip niyan."

"Sinasadya mong layuan ako nang walang paalam para isipin kita ng husto at kapag
hindi ko na kaya ay hahanapin kita na parang nababaliw."

"See? Ikaw ang nababaliw sa ating dalawa."

Umirap siya, sigurado na na kung may mababaliw man, si Kielton 'yon at hindi siya.

"Wag mo ng subukan na baliwin ako ulit lalo na ngayon." Bulong nito kasabay ng pag-
angat ng isang kamay sa dibdib niya, wala sa sariling nakagat niya lang ang labi.
"Iba ako mabaliw, ikinukulong ko sa'kin."
9 ~ La Libertà
CHAPTER NINE

SHE'S grateful that before their photoshoot in Cebu, her condition get well from
laceration. The kiss marks that Kielton left to her boobs and inner thighs were now
faded.

She was horrified when she saw the red marks all over her thighs, it made her felt
so embarrassed because the doctor who checked on her, surely saw it.

But then again, she's a professional doctor, maybe she didn't really give a damn
with those red marks.

"Cebu is Kielton's hometown. Nandito rin ang pamilya niya." Si Zabel na kasama
niyang nagpapa-araw sa sun lounger sa swimming pool area ng hotel kung saan sila
naka-check in.

It's a perfect place to get relaxed especially their view is the blue ocean nearby,
but they are not really in there to relax, they have job to do tomorrow. Nauna lang
sila ng dalawang araw para masulit ang pananatili sa lugar na 'yon.

Ann removed down slightly the big brown Dior sunglasses she's wearing to see Zabel
clearly.

"I'm not aware that he's from here."

"Dapat ay alam mo. Tatlong beses na kayong nakitang magkasama. First was in their
private yacht, next was in D' Club and lastly, it was in Altaraza hotel. You should
be aware because paparazzi loves Kielton. Pinagkakakitaan nila ang kasikatan niya
para lang sa iilang nakaw na litrato na ipapamahagi sa publiko."

Ann sipped on her buko juice. Napangiwi siya nang maisip na hindi siya masipag
magreply kapag nagte-text sa kanya si Kielton at hindi niya rin madalas sinasagot
ang mga tawag.

Lagpas isang linggo palang nang may mangyari sa kanila at hindi na muling nasundan
ang pagkikita nila dahil pareho silang naging busy sa kanya-kanyang buhay.

But, she did let him know that she's in Cebu, just to give him peace that she's not
running away from him like what he always assume.

"At dahil halos isang linggo na kayong hindi namamataan na magkasama. Napuno na ng
haka-haka ang mundo ng social media na kaya hindi na ay dahil nakuha ka na ni
Kielton lalo at sa hotel kayo huling nakita."

She would never ever tell to Zabel that Kielton already took her virginity! No
fucking way. It's a shame to admit that she gave in that easy. Hindi man lang niya
pinahirapan ang binata na dapat ay ginawa niya.

"You became his favorite of the week."

"Whatever they say, I don't care. I know what's really happening between us. I want
to keep it in private. My private life is none of their business by the way."

"So," Napabangon ang kaibigan, naalerto sa simpleng patutsada niya. "Are you still
in contact with that man?"

"Yes,"

Nginisian siya ni Zabel.

"Naka first base na ba?"

Imbes na sagutin ito ay binigyan niya lang ng mahiwagang ngiti.

"Magkwento ka naman dyan."

"Let's stop talking about him, can we? Baka nabibilaukan na 'yon."

"Baka naman ikaw ang nabilaukan dahil sa kanya." Pilyang sabi nito, na nagpaangat
lang sa mga kilay niya.

After her steamy night with Kielton, she secretly read some article online about
sex and ever oral sex.

She was too innocent for that matter before and she found that oral sex was gross.
Pero nang ipinaranas sa kanya ni Kielton ang nakakadiring pananaw niya tungkol sa
bagay na 'yon, naglaho ang pandidiri niya.

She had to admit that oral sex is fucking good and it helps her body to set on fire
to proceed to the main course in bed, real sex.

"You think too much. Ikaw yata ang nabilaukan na."

"Maraming beses na. Hindi mo 'yon maiiwasan lalo at mahaba ang alaga ng kapareha
mo."

Napasimsim ulit siya sa buko shake nang walang pakundangan na sumagi sa isip niya
ang image ng pagkalalaki ni Kielton. It's huge, thick and long, hindi niya pa
talaga nahahawakan pero alam niyang kailangan na dalawang kamay ang gamit para lang
masakop ang kabuuan.

Paano kung sa bibig niya 'yon pumasok? It could choke her to death!

Nasamid siya sa kadumihan at kahalayan na naisip.

"Oh, shit, is that..." Zabel can't talk properly.

Habang busy siya sa pagpapakalma mula sa pagkasamid, ang kaibigan niya naman ay
napatayo na at kung may anong sinisipat hindi kalayuan.

"Oh-oh, he's coming here..." Sabay tapik nito sa binti niya.

"What?" She hissed.

"Look, it's Kielton, right?" Then Zabel pointed the entrace of the swimming pool
area.

Parang masasamid ulit siya nang makita si Kielton na naglalakad papunta sa gawi
nila.

Sporting a white loose shirt and dark sunglasses, he looks like a hollywood actor
who tried to appear low key in public place to avoid attention.

But hell, no matter how much he tried to be on the ground, his face, his height and
his manly built is really hard to ignore.

"Magpapa-picture ako!" Zabel giggled making her leered.

Napasuklay si Ann sa mahabang buhok at hindi na komportable sa pagkakahiga sa sun

lounger na leopard skimpy bikini lang ang tanging suot at litaw ang malulusog na
dibdib dahil sa maliit na tela.

Now that Kielton is around, she felt uneasy and fucking nervous again.

"Kielton Grande, right?" Zabel approached him merrily the moment he got near them.

"Yeah,"

"Pwedeng magpa-picture?"

Uh, hindi talaga papalagpasin ng kaibigan niya ang pagkakataon na 'to.

"Sure,"

"Ang hirap kasing makalapit sayo kapag may gig ka." Patuloy ni Zabel nang kinuha
ang cellphone sa lamesa sa pagitan ng sun lounger nila.

Zabel took their selfie and she giggled after. Kinuha nito ang cover up bago
lumapit sa kanya at bumulong.

"Naniniwala na ako na may communication pa kayo, tignan mo, oh, sinundan ka pa rito
sa Cebu. Ganda mo, girl."
She only smirk at Zabel. Nagpaalam ito sa kanila ni Kielton at iniwan na silang
dalawa do'n.

Imbes na sa kabilang sun lounger umupo ang dalaga, sa tabi niya pa talaga
ipinagsisikan nito ang sarili! When she didn't move to give him space, he was the
one who gently moved her to the other side so he can sit properly beside her.

"Why are you here?" She was the one who asked first.

"To see you,"

"Liar."

"Well, we have Mall tour this weekend."

"That's the main reason."

"Inagahan ko lang ang pagpunta para makasama ka."

Ikinunot niya lang ang noo, hindi ipinapahalata na apektado na naman ang puso niya
sa mga palipad hangin ng lalaki sa tabi niya.

"I'm gonna stay here for a few days after my photoshoot."

"Where's your next destination?"

"I wanna go in Bohol."

"Good. I will be there, too. Let's keep in touch."

Tinignan niya ito pero nahiya lang ang mga mata niya nang nakababa ang tingin nito
sa dibdib niya, pababa, parang gustong hawakan, nagpipigil lang.

"Are you stalking me?"

Kielton laughed a bit. "You can say that."

Nang hindi na napigilan ay humaplos na ang palad nito sa tiyan niya, natahimik siya
at nanindig ang balahibo sa batok.

"Bakit hindi ka sumasagot sa mga text message at tawag ko?" Tanong nito, naghahanap
ng maayos na sagot.

"Nagrereply ako, ha."

"Yes you do, but it was too short. You're cold to me."

"At least, I replied."

"Hmm,"

Naglakbay ang may kagaspangan na palad nito pababa sa kanyang tiyan, pinipigilan
niya ang huwag mapaigtad, mainit na at totoong pinagpapawisan na siya kanina pa,
iba nga lang ang klase ng pawis na dumadagdag dahil sa pasimpleng haplos na 'yon ni
Kielton.

"Did you shave?" He suddenly asked in a low tone.

"Of course!" She answered hastily, her face heated up with his question. "And stop
your hand from wandering on my stomach, someone may see you."

"Do you think I give a damn?"

"We are in a public place, Kielton."

"Your bikini is too sexy. Nakakalibog." Mahina at paos na sambit nito, namungay ang
magandang mata.

Ann gasped with his choice of bold word again. He could say, 'I feel horny', it's
more appropriate, right?

She can also say that using a tagalog words to express his desire felt like he
really meant it. Malakas ang dating ng tagalog na salita nito, sobrang totoo.

"Then, I will cover it with towel."

Nahihirapan na inabot niya ang tuwalya sa gilid na lamesa at itinakip 'yon sa

kanyang katawan pero naiwan naman sa tiyan niya ang palad ng binata.

With the blue and white color of the thick towel, she can see how his hand move
under it. Pinadulas nito ang palad mula sa ibabaw ng tiyan pababa sa bewang niya,
mabagal at paulit-ulit.

Napapikit siya, hindi sa silaw kundi sa sensasyon.

"You came here for this," She muttered, referring to what his hand is doing to her
body.

"I came here because I miss you." He said hoarsely.

Lihim na sinaway niya ang pagdadabog ng pintig ng kanyang puso, parang tinatapakan
ang kanyang dibdib.

"You're not very good in communicating with me. You're trying my patience."

"Magre-reply na ako," maliit ang boses niya, animo nalalasing sa simple ngunit
nakaka-init na haplos.

"I doubt that."

"Then give me a punishment if I break my words."

Marahan siyang napapikit, mali yata ang suhestiyon niyang 'yon.

"Gagawin ko 'yon kahit hindi mo sabihin."

Right. It feels like Kielton is punishing her right now for not replying to his
text messages and phone calls.

His palm travel down to her bikini and he effortlessly slid his fingers to touch
her there.

"Shaved and wet," he whispered with smirk.

Ann's lips parted a bit when Kielton started moving his fingers to her wetness.

"Let's have dinner tonight in the middle of the ocean."

"N-Not tonight, uhh," she gasped when he inserted a digit.

"Why not?" Then he moved his finger inside and out in a very slow pace.

"Not in the middle of the o-ocean,"

"Where do you like?"

"A restaurant will do,"

Hindi na ito nagsalita at pinanood nalang ang kaluguran sa kanyang mukha habang
pinapaligaya gamit ang mga daliri na simpleng humahagod sa pagkakababae niya.

"K-Kielton..." she called him sweetly when she felt that she's close.

He moved his face closer to hers and claimed her lips for a kiss while he move his
finger faster inside her until she reached her orgasm.

"Shit, uhh!" She moaned against his lips.

"See you tonight?" He said that with arrogant smile.

"Y-Yes,"

Isang halik sa kanyang noo bago nito inalis ang daliri sa pagkababae niya at
tumayo.

Kielton removed his t-shirt and white board shorts, leaving him with his swimmer
trunk.

Ann shamelessly feast on his back body and she noticed that Italian words tattoo
that almost covered the back of his shoulder, read as; La Libertà.

"Come and join me?" Sulyap nito sa kanya.

"L-Later," she stuttered with his sudden glance at her.

Kielton just nod before he skillfully dive in the water.

SHE LEFT with Evie in her hotel room because Zabel needed to transfer to another
hotel when her boyfriend arrived in Cebu from Singapore.

She's preparing for a dinner with Kielton when Evie interrupted.

"Ann, pwede bang umuwi na ako bukas? Isinugod daw kasi sa hospital si Gian." Tukoy
nito sa apat na taon na anak na lalaki.

"Sure! What happened?"

She stopped from choosing a clothes to wear and face ate Evie who looks
problematic.

"Mataas daw ang lagnat. Inuubo kasi 'yon noong isang araw pa, akala ko ay magiging
maayos ang pakiramdam dahil may gamot naman."

Nahabag siya sa bata. Kahit na hindi siya sanay na wala si Ate Evie sa bawat
photoshoot niya, hindi niya naman kakayanin na ipagdamot ito sa sariling anak.
"Sige, Ate Evie, magpabook ka na ng flight para bukas at pagkatapos ay magpahinga
ka na."

"Salamat, Ann. Saan ang lakad mo?"

Tinignan niya ang ang iilang damit na dala sa cabinet, namimili kung ano ba ang
isusuot niya.

"Just a dinner."

"Kay Sir Kielton?"

"Yes,"

"'Yan, yan ang isuot mo, Ann." Turo nito sa ternong damit na kulay krema.

Kinuha niya 'yon at tinignan. It's tube in style and high waist midi skirt.

"Okay, ito nalang."

"Nanliligaw ba sayo?" Maya-maya ay tanong nito.

Inilapag niya sa kama ang damit, tapos ay umiling.

"I don't think so. At, binasted ko na siya noong unang date palang namin kaya hindi
na 'yon manliligaw."

"Date date lang, gano'n?"

"Sort of,"

"Nagkita na ba kayo ni Iris?"

Napatingin ulit siya kay Ate Evie, medyo kumunot ang noo sa tanong nito.

"I will see her tomorrow because she's part of our project."

"Nag-aalala lang ako dahil baka awayin ka na naman dahil alam na ng lahat na
nagkikita kayo ni Sir Kielton."

"Wag mo na 'yon isipin. Kaya ko naman ang sarili ko."

"Dapat kasi pinasama mo nalang si Renato o Pablo rito para may bantay ka."

"Ate, kaya ko ipagtanggol ang sarili ko. I don't want my co-models and the staffs
to be intimidated to me having my bodyguards around."

Katakot-takot pa na paliwanagan ang sinabi niya sa magulang para lang huwag ng

pasamahin ang bodyguard sa kanya. Kaya lang ay medyo duda siya na hindi nga siya
papasundan ng magulang, malay niya ba na may mga tauhan pala sila na nakamasid sa
kanya.

"Kung kasama mo naman si Sir Kielton, hindi ka naman niya siguro hahayaan na
guluhin ng mga naging babae niya. Balita ko rin na may mga invisible na bodyguard
'yan kaya kahit nasa public place ay hindi nalalapitan ng mga fans."

If the gossips were true, then, it's good news for Kielton.

Unti-unti niya ng natatanto kung gaano nga ka-sikat ang dini-date niya at kung
gaano talaga karaming babae ang nababaliw dito at umaasa na mabibigyan ng atensyon.

While, Kielton is asking for her attention and replies for his messages, there are
women out there who's dreaming to be in her shoes. Now, she's starting to
appreciate the time and attention he's giving her.

"Palagay ko nga ay mayroon nga talaga."

"Kaya panatag na ako kapag siya ang kasama mo lalo at malayo ka sa'min. Mukha
namang iingatan ka niya."

Sa tono nito ay parang pumapanig na kay Kielton, samantalang dati ay medyo duda pa
sa totoong pakay sa kanya ng binata.

Ano nga ba talaga ang pakay sa kanya ni Kielton? Nakuha na nito sa kanya ang gusto
nito sa mga babae, bakit hanggang ngayon ay sunud parin nang sunod sa kanya?

KIELTON reserved a table that is away from other guests who's having a peaceful and
romantic dinner in the hotel's restaurant.

The waiter left after they gave them their order, it's more on Italian dish which
is fine to her.

"Can I pick you up tomorrow there? After your photo shoot?" Kielton asked her.

Lumipad kaagad ang isip niya sa eksena kung saan susunduin siya ni Kielton at
malalaman 'yon ng mga kapwa niya modelo at mga staffs na kasama nila. Knowing that
he's famous, he can easily attract attention and she don't want more attention.

"Let's just meet here."

"Can I watch? Can I go there?"

He seems like he won't take a negative answer from her that he thought about other
reasons for him just to be with her in day time tomorrow.

"I think you can watch from afar since it's an outdoor shoot. Only authorized
person can get near us and in the location."

"I'll see that. Where's it?"

She's too occupied that she actually forget the location. Kinuha niya ang cellphone
at tinignan ulit ang ilang detalye para sa photoshoot niya bukas.

Her eyes wide a bit when she missed reading the most important details about the
theme and their schedule for Day 1, it's in El Grande yacht! And she didn't even
bother to look at it before?!

"Sa inyo ba 'tong El Grande Cruise Ship?"

"It's my family business, yeah."

"Doon kami bukas. The company rented one of the private yacht for this shoot."

"Let me see,"

Ann handed her cellphone to Keilton. He read the details carefully.

"Yeah, this is one of El Grande's private yacht." Ibinalik nito sa kanya ang
cellphone. "Sasamahan kita bukas."

Para siyang walang nagawa. Malaking bagay na rin na samahan siya ni Kielton dahil
hindi niya alam kung paano magpunta doon at ayaw niyang sumakay sa sasakyan na
hindi niya kilala kung sinu-sino ang kasama niya.

She could rent a car in the hotel but she will be more comfortable if Kielton is
the one who will bring her in that location.

"Your family is here in Cebu?" She asked him, changing their topic.

"My room is next to yours, so, I can pick you up earlier than you expected."
Instead, he informed her.

Hindi niya alam kung matatawa ba siya o mamamangha dahil walang siyang ka-ide-ideya
na magkalapit lang ang kwarto nila!

"Ate Evie will leave tomorrow morning. Kaya wala akong katuwang sa mga gamit na
dadalhin ko."

"Ako na ang bahala do'n."

Dumating ang order nila ilang sandali pa. They started eating but their
conversation went on and on until she asked him about his family.

"How's your parents? Do you have siblings?"

"They are fine. I have two." He answered shortly like as if the topic is not very
interesting.

"I saw your tattoo on your back. What's the meaning of that? What's it again? La
Libertà?"

"Yeah," Kielton sipped on his whisky. "It means, Freedom."

"Freedom, huh. Why is it freedom? Aren't you free?"

He cocked his head on the side, and rested his back on the chair tiredly. She
noticed how his mood changed quickly when she started talking about his family.

"I got the freedom that I fought for, but still, I can't find it inside me." His
lips form a small smile without humor in it. "I realized that no matter how free we
are, we can't just escape from where we started. We always wants to get back to our
roots." He meaningfully muttered.

"You mean, your family?"

Uh, she was asking the obvious. Of course, his roots is his parents, family.

"Yeah, but right now, I'm contented being with my peace of mind." Kielton move his
head closer and to her surprise, he kissed her lips tenderly. "Fuck that freedom, I
want my peace of mind. I want you to be always with me, Ann."

And her damn heart is dancing rapidly again inside her chest.
10 ~ Sex
CHAPTER TEN

ALAS-SAIS palang ay nasa labas na ng hotel room niya si Kielton. Pupungas-pungas pa

siya nang pagbuksan niya.
"Morning beautiful," he greeted then kiss the side of her head.

"Morning,"

He's wearing a white button down long sleeves and khaki pants. Malinis sa paningin
at mabango. Idagdag pa na maaliwalas ang mukha, nakatulog yata ng maayos.

"I ordered breakfast for us."

Niyakap niya ang puting roba nang pasadahan nito ng tingin ang kabuuan niya. She
only wear her lacy panty and his eyes were too aggressive early in the morning. She
needs to secure her body, she's avoiding any physical contact with him.

She could still remember what Kielton did to her yesterday in the swimming pool
area. He asked her for dinner while touching her femininity. Sino ang hindi papayag
kung nasa gano'n na ang sitwasyon?

He's using her weakness with his touch as his advantage! She needs to be more very
careful in getting close to him.

Paano, magdikit lang ang mga balat nila ay napapaso na siya at ang katawan niya ay
masyadong mapaghanap na mahaplos nito.

Kung paiiralin niya ang kapusukan at kahinaan, tiyak na palagi silang hahantong sa
maiinit na eksena.

"Are you going to take a shower or you would just stay there while ogling at me?"
Kielton's arrogant voice made her stopped from thinking 'bout how to avoid the
strong desire.

Inaantok na bumalik ulit siya sa kama, humiga. Maya-maya lang ay nakasunod na sa

kanya ang binata.

"Still sleepy?" He asked, he sit at the edge of the bed.

"I just need a little more time to finally get up."

"Maybe you need something that could keep you awake." The playfulness on his voice
made her narrower her eyes on him. "Probably, a massage?"

Napapikit siya ng iba ang maalala sa massage na sinabi ng binata. Paano niya nga ba
makakalimutan ang masahe na tinutukoy nito? Masyadong mapusok at mainit 'yon.

"Really, huh, you think 'bout that massage early in the morning?"

"That's one of my fantasies, waking you up in the morning with great massage."

When Kielton reached for her ankle, her body started to be sensitive with his touch
again.

"Ibang masahe naman ang tinutukoy mo."

"Alin ba ang gusto mo sa dalawa?"

At pinapapili pa talaga siya? Sa dalawa? Pareho lang naman, magkaiba lang ng bilis
at hagod!

"The slow massage."

"Let's try,"

"No," She moved her feet, stopping him from massaging it. "Sa ibang massage na
naman 'to mapupunta." Duda niya pero tinawanan lang siya ni Kielton.

"Sipain mo ako kapag sa iba napunta ang masahe ko." Hamon nito.

"Tumigil ka," Pinanlakihan niya ito ng mga mata.

Kung masahe lang talaga ang pakay nito, hindi niya alam kung pati siya ba ay gano'n
lang din ang gusto? Mas wala siyang tiwala sa sarili niya pagdating sa lihim na
pang-aakit sa kanya ni Kielton. Ang bilis-bilis niyang bumigay kapag inumpisahan na
siya nitong haplusin.

"Sa susunod nalang," kinindatan siya nito, pero mataray niya lang na inirapan.

Nang tumunog ang doorbell, doon lang tumayo si Kielton upang buksan ang pinto.
Pagbalik ay dala na ang tray ng almusal nila.

They eat their english breakfast with sliced fruits above the bed. It's funny how
she can easily became comfortable being with him and do casual things together,
like eating.

Madalas na hindi lang siya komportable kay Kielton ay kapag tinititigan na siya
nito, titig lang pero siyang kinakabahan na hindi maintindihan.

"How 'bout let's shower together again?" Kaswal na tanong nito na bahagyang
nagpasamid sa kanya.

Glaring at him, she drink her juice.

"Hindi ka talaga titigil hanggat hindi nakaka-isa?"

"I just want us to shower together. Ikaw naman, akala mo yata sa'kin ay puro sex
lang ang gusto."

"Hindi ba?" Aniya sabay ismid dito.

"I love having sex but it's also nice to do other things without it. Pwede naman
tayong maligo nang hindi nagse-sex."

Palusot pa at nagdadahilan pa talaga.

"Ikaw pa, wala akong tiwala sayo. Makita mo palang ang cleavage ko para ka ng
nasasabik sakin."

Natawa ito, 'yung tawa na sang-ayon sa sinasabi niya, aminado ang loko.

"This is how we talk while having our breakfast? Hindi ba pwedeng maging sweet
naman tayo? Mamaya na 'yung sex."

Kinunutan niya lang ito ng noo, patuloy sa pagkain. Wala na sa sarili na na-e-enjoy
niya ang pag-uusap nilang 'yon kahit na tungkol lang sa kapilyuhan.

"Ikaw lang naman ang mahilig sa sex."

"Of course, masarap 'yon."

"E di sa iba ka nalang makipag-sex."

Kinain niya ang hiniwang pinya, nakatingin dito, naghihintay ng sagot.

"Sayo lang ako makikipag-sex."

He ate the sliced watermelon with smirk on his lips, nilalabanan ang tingin niya,
nanunubok.

To hide her satisfaction with his answer, she sipped on her juice and avoided his
gaze.

Alam niya sa sarili na siguradong malilintikan si Kielton sa kanya kung nagkamali

ito ng sagot.

"Ayos lang naman sa'kin kahit sa iba ka na makipag-sex. I don't really give a
damn."

At sex talaga ang usapan nila sa harap ng pagkain? Hindi talaga sila titigil?

Hindi ito nagsalita at tahimik lang na nakatingin sa kanya, animo pilit na binabasa
kung ano ba talaga ang gusto niyang mangyari.

"Gusto mo do'n ka na sa mga babae mo." Dagdag niya pa. "Hindi kita pipigilan. Hindi
kita hahabulin."

"Sayo lang ako. Hindi ako maaagaw ng iba mula sayo." Mababa ang boses nito,
nakakapanatag nga naman bukod pa sa narinig niya.

"At kapag nakita kitang may kasamang ibang babae?"

Ann crossed her arms above her chest, like as if she's interrogating this handsome
man in front of her.

Kielton's pursed his lips, trying to suppress a damn smile.

"Paano kapag nakita mo nga ako na may kasamang iba?"

Lumiit ang mga mata niya, wala pa man ay para na siyang maghahasik ng lagim.

"Of course, I will avoid them." Anito nang mapansin ang panliliit ng mga mata niya
at pag-iisang linya ng labi.

"Kapag nakita kitang may kasamang ibang babae, I will cut our communication again!
At hindi lang 'yon, I will also block you in our subdivision para hindi ka na
makapunta sa amin! And, I will also order my bodyguards to push you away whenever
you try to get near me!"

Tignan niya lang kung makuha pa talaga nitong mambabae! At kung mambabae nga
talaga, isa lang ang ibig sabihin niyon... hindi ito seryoso sa kanya at walang
maganda intensyon kundi makipagtalik lang.

Alam niyang kahit papano ay maaapektuhan siya at tiyak na masasaktan din kung
gano'n nga ang intensyon sa kanya ni Kielton, pero marapat lang din na malaman niya
habang maaga pa para hindi na niya papatagalin ang komunikasyon nila.

"So, I will need to order my bodyguards to push all those women who would try to
get near me..." he trailed.
"You better be!"

"I will. Takot ko lang sayo." He murmured his last words that it didn't really
reach her ears.

Mariin niyang tinignan si Kielton, gusto niyang makipagtagisan, pero marahan lang
ang mga mata nitong nakatingin sa kanya, na para bang isa siyang palaisipan na
gustung-gusto nitong resolbahin.

KIELTON parked his car in front of El Grande's office near the port. Nang makababa
siya ng sasakyan ay natanaw niya kaagad ang mga yate na naka-daong hindi kalayuan.

She saw that there were some foreign tourist in a large waiting area from afar,
waiting to board.

Sa kabilang panig naman ng port ay naka-daong ang mga barko. She can read El Grande
at the side of some cruise ships and ferries. Ang ibang barko naman doon ay iba na
ang pangalan na nababasa niya. Hindi na marahil pagmamay-ari ng mga Grande.

"Let's go to my brother's office first." Kielton said and hold her hand.

Naglakad sila papasok sa dalawang palapag na pribadong gusali. The security guards
automatically greeted Kielton with a small bow, then politely greeted them.

The first floor is a reception area and cafeteria. Mula sa mga iilang tinted glass
na bintana ay tanaw sa kalayuan ang karagatan.

"Good morning Sir, Ma'am."

Everyone greeted them with full of respect. Sinipat niya si Kielton na hindi naman
nakangiti kahit na ang babait ng mga empleyadong bumati.

Pakiramdam niya ay nakita niya bigla ang sarili sa binata kung gaano hindi
nagbibigay ng tamang atensyon sa mga empleyado.

"Ang sungit mo, ha." Puna niya nang makapasok sila sa elevator.

Their reflection in the glass door made her stand straight. He's holding her hand
and now that she's wearing a flat sandals, she can now see how tall he is. Halos
hanggang dibdib lang siya nito at kung magsusuot siya ng mataas na sapatos, aabot
siya sa balikat.

His white long sleeves match with her white summer dress below her knee.

"Sanay na sila." simpleng sagot nito.

Bumukas ang pinto at dinala sila sa pangalawang palapag kung saan mas bukas ang
tanawin sa labas.

The large glass wall made her feel like she's in the beach house, the blue ocean is
free from her eyes.

"Kuya,"

Kielton called the man who's standing behind a large table, watching the beautiful
scenery in front of him.

When the man turned his body to face them, she's impressed about how he looks like.
The Italian blood is obviously running in his blood but his aura is very powerful.
Kung ito ang Kuya niya, siguradong tupi siya. Parang kayang-kayang pumutol ng
sungay.

"Di hamak naman na mas guwapo ako dyan," iritado na sabi ni Kielton sa tabi niya
nang mapansin ang paninitig niya sa Kuya nito.

"Have a seat,"

"This is Kianna, by the way," Kielton introduced her when they reached the table.

"I"m Clinton,"

Nang naglahad ng kamay sa kanya si Clinton ay hinawi lang 'yon ni Kielton.

"No handshake."

"Okay," Clinton just shrug. "Glad to see you here, Kiel."

"Glad to see you too. Dumaan lang kami."

"Sailing?" Clinton trailed.

"No, they have photoshoot in the yacht."

"I see,"

"We are going to sail later tonight though," sabay sulyap sa kanya ni Kielton.
"Right?"

Napatango siya kaagad sa pagkabigla dahil tahimik niyang pinagmamasda ang dalawa.

"Yes,"

"Okay, enjoy." Clinton said shortly.

Ang tipid magsalita, parang ang mahal mahal ng bawat salitang binibitawan.

"We're leaving now, Kuya."

Bahagyang nagyakap ang dalawa, nagtapikan ng likod bago naghiwalay. Magalang siyang
tumango kay Clinton bilang paalam, at hindi niya alam kung saan niya nakuha ang
kagalangan, nasindak yata siya sa awra nitong tila nagsasabi na mataas ito, it
demand for a massive respect.

Pagtapak palang nila sa yate ay naagaw kaagad nila ang atensyon ng mga tao na
makaka-trabaho niya sa araw na 'yon.

Kaagad na sinalubong siya ni Zabel at nagbeso.

"Ang guwapo naman ng bago mong alalay." Pabirong bulong nito nang makita na si
Kielton ang may dala ng bag niya.

"Ate Evie left early in the morning. May sakit ang anak niya."

"Ako na po, Sir," Ani ng lalaking lumapit kay Kielton na sa palagay niya ay isa sa
tauhan ng mga Grande.

Kielton gave her bag. "Bring it to my cabin."

"Copy, Sir."

Naglakad pababa sa makipot na hagdan ang lalaki dala ang bag niya.

"Good morning, Sir Kielton." Zabel greeted with big smile.

Ni ang pag-ngiti yata ay hindi ginawa ni Kielton. Nang mag-angat siya ng tingin
dito ay nagkibit lang ito ng balikat, at parang alam niya na ang nasa isip. Ayaw
makipag-usap sa mga babae kahit si Zabel pa na kaibigan niya.

"Ma'am, dito po tayo. Ako po ang mag-aayos sayo." Lumapit sa kanya ang isang babae,
medyo alanganin dahil nasa tabi niya si Kielton, nahihiya.

"Aalis ka na?" Tanong niya sa binata.

"No, I will wait until you're done."

"Where are you going to stay?"

"Here. I don't mind watching you all day by the way."

They are in the upper deck and some of the models are all ready. Naka-set up na rin
ang mga props at mga ilaw, pati ang mga camera ay handa na.

It feels like they are partying in the yacht wearing a piece of bikini. Lima lang
silang model doon at nakita niya pa si Iris na kasama ang dalawa. Nahuli niyang
pasulyap-sulyap na sa gawi nila, hindi lang naglalakas pa ng loob na lumapit.

Iris is wearing a very revealing blue g-string thong bikini. She's listening to
their photographer while the other hair stylist is fixing her hair.

Inalis niya ang tingin do'n at tiningala ulit si Kielton na sa kanya lang naman
nakatingin, nakabantay kung kailan niya ito titignan.

"Wag mo na akong panoorin. Just get inside." She said.

"Why not?"

Tinignan niya ulit ang mga nagseseksihan na kapwa niya modelo na kulang nalang ay
alisin ang mga maliit na telang suot.

Hindi niya yata maaatim na makita 'yon ni Kielton ng buong araw. Hindi pa
nakatulong na madalas na ang pagsulyap kay Kielton ng mga ito.

"Or just go back to the hotel. I don't like you here." Taboy niya.

"I will just stay inside."

"Wag kang lalabas." Pinanliitan niya ito ng mata para ipakita ritong seryoso siya.

"But, can you go to my cabin once you're done?"

"Of course. Pupuntahan nalang kita do'n."

"Okay then."

"Pwede ka naman palang lumabas pero wag lang dito, okay?"

Para hindi nito makita ang mga kapwa niya modelo at hindi rin ito makita ng mga
babaeng 'yon!

"So, I'm allowed to roam around, but I'm not allowed in this deck?"

"Yes."

"If that's what my little witch want, then okay."

Nagkibit ito ng balikat, hindi nagreklamo at sinunod lang ang gusto niya.

Until she realized that who is she for not giving him a permission to roam around
their own private yacht?

Her cheeks burned with that realization, but her decision is still the same.
Kielton is not allowed to stay in that deck with full of sexy women!

"See you later," hinawi siya nito ng bahagya sa bewang palapit bago hinalikan sa
labi.

Ann chewed her lips after that kiss in front of those people. Kielton obviously
didn't give a damn that he kissed her in public.

Nang makaalis si Kielton ay mabilis siyang nilapitan ni Zabel sabay palo sa pang-
upo niya.

"Nakita ko 'yon! Ang tamis!" Sinundot-sundot nito ang pisngi niya gamit ang
hintuturo. "Kayo na?"

"No, it was just a kiss."

Naglakad siya papunta sa make up artist na tumawag sa kanya kanina. Kaagad naman
itong naalerto nang makita siya at maingat na inumpisahan na ang pag-aayos sa
kanyang mukha nang makaupo siya sa harap ng salamin.

Pagkatapos lang ng ilang minuto ay umandar na ang yate.

"He's your first kiss then?" Zabel keep on asking her about her relationship with
Kielton.

"It doesn't matter,"

"Ang tipid naman ng mga sagot mo parang hindi ka nag-e-enjoy sa piling ni Kielton."

"I just don't want to talk about it."

"Okay na po, Ma'am. Sobrang ganda mo na po." The make up artist praised her.

She did a no make up make up. It enhanced her real beauty.

"Ganda mo nga Madam. Bagay kayo ni Sir Kielton." Segunda naman ng nagkukulot sa
buhok niya.

She just gave them a small smile.

After another few minutes, she's all done. Sa likod nila ay nag-uumpisa na ang
photoshoot.

"Heto ang sayo, sobrang sexy niyan." Binigay ni Zabel ang pulang one piece.
Zabel is already wearing yellow backless one piece, she covered it with silk robe.

"Okay, I'm gonna change."

Tumayo siya at naghanap kung saan pwedeng magpalit at hindi na inabala pa ang mga
busy na staffs. It's just a one piece, for sure she don't need help.

Nagpunta siya sa makipot na hagdanan at bumaba doon. Nakita niya ang saktong
paglabas ni Kielton galing sa isang cabin. Nakita rin kaagad siya nito.

"I need to change," she showed him the small piece of clothes.

"Come here." He opened the door.

Naglakad pa siya palapit at pumasok sa silid.

There's one king sized bed and dining area. Sa salamin na bintana ay tanaw niya ang
asul na karagatan.

"Change," Kielton motioned her as he sit on the bed.

"In front of you? No way,"

"There's nothing to hide, Ann. I already memorized every inch of your body."

"Kahit pa," sagot niya sabay talikod dito at pumasok sa shower room.

Ann took a quick shower to freshen up her body. Iniwasan niya na mabasa ang mukha
at buhok.

She took the one piece bikini on the rack and wear it. Ang problema ay hindi niya
maitali ng mahigpit ang apat na maninipis na tali sa likod.

"Help, please!" She called for help.

The door opened and Kielton looks really worried.

"Hindi ko maabot,"

He cursed under his breath when he realized that she's fine with a little problem.

"Come,"

Dinala siya nito sa kama, umupo ito sa paanan at nakatalikod siya rito. She's
between his legs.

Tahimik siya nang itinatali na ni Kielton ang tela sa kanyang likod. Pero nang
matapos at bigla nitong pinisil ang pang-upo niya gamit ang dalawang kamay,
napasinghap siya.

"This is T-back!" He hissed then slightly slapped her ass.

Ipinaharap siya nito sa kanya pero nagalit lang ang mga mata nang makita ang dibdib
niyang nakalitaw, tanging natatabunan lang ay ang kanyang dunggot. She admit, she's
gifted in that part. It's 34C and that's really enough.

"This is Brazilian style."

The very deep cut of one piece is from the chest down to her bellybutton. The small
piece even revealed the sides of her boobs.

The one piece has minimal coverage, it's very revealing but she can carry it
confidently.

If you are a conservative person, this kind of bikini is not for you. That style is
mostly used by international models and actresses.

"Wag na kaya kitang palabasin." Imbes ay sabi nito, humihimas sa magkabilang bewang
niya, nakatingala sa kanya. "Ikulong na kita dito."

"Don't be too possessive."

"I can't help it." He muttered and buried his face on her chest like a cute puppy.

Sinuklay niya ang nakataling buhok ni Kielton, at napabuntong hininga. She can feel
it, he's being possessive and worse, territorial.

"I need to go."

Inilayo niya ito sa kanya na nagpaubaya naman. Malamlam ang mga mata, parang ayaw
talaga siyang palabasin na gano'n ang suot.

"Papaalisin ko ang mga lalaki do'n." Anito na parang naghihiganti at gagawan ng

masama ang sinoman ang tumingin sa kanyang lalaki.

"You're over acting."

Hindi ito nagsalita at humiga nalang sa kama kasama siya.

She glared at Kielton, she's now above him, lacking her with his strong arms.

"Kailangan na ako do'n."

"Hindi pa. Tatawag 'yon dito kapag ikaw na."

"How did you say that?"

Umiling lang ito at inumpisahan na siyang halik-halikan sa labi at panga habang ang
mga kamay ay pumipisil sa pang-upo niya.

When Kielton urged her lips to answer his kisses, she gave in.

Closing her eyes, she let herself get drowned again with his kisses.

IT WAS KIANNA'S turn after Zabel.

First, they recorded a video while she's in the railing, acting like she's enjoying
the view. Ang target na kuhanan ay ang style ng bikini sa likod. It was sexy T-back
and the back body part is criss-cross.

"Great, I love all your shots, Kianna." Tita Debora, the photographer praised her
again.

Her hair make up artist went to her for a retouch.

"Let's get your last shot before we eat lunch."

"Sure," she said and ready herself again.

This time, she's laying in the bed sun lounger, posing while the photographers are
getting their shots. There were on the side, in front of her and a wide shot.

It's so easy for her to pose. Bata palang talaga siya ay mahilig na siyang mag-
inarte sa harap ng salamin at camera kaya siguro ganito ang naging hilig niya nang
lumaki.

"Okay, girls! Let's have our lunch!" Tita Deborah announced.

Sa kabilang bahagi ng deck ay nakahanda na ang pagkain nila. Zabel gave her a
silver silk robe with her name embroidered at the back.

"Grabe naman 'yang boyfriend mo," anito sa kanya.

"Huh?" Lingon niya habang isinusuot ang roba.

"May mga lalaki dito kanina, mga tauhan nila ang iba, pero nung ikaw na, nawala
bigla."

He really meant it? Pinaalis talaga ang mga lalaki?

"Oh, 'yan na, nagsibalikan na sila." Zabel said while looking at the upper deck.
May iilan din na nagmamasid sa railing, sa buong paligid ng yate.

"Look who's here, a face like an angel but deep inside is evil. Bitch." That
annoying approached came from Iris behind her.

"Move on na tayo girl, ha." Si Zabel.

"Shut up, Zabel, I'm not talking to you."

"Your bitterness is flashing on your face, Iris." Zabel countered back.

Pasimple niyang pinalakihan ng mata ang kaibigan upang tigil ang lalong pang-
gagalit kay Iris.

Hinarap niya ito, taas noo at hindi nagpapakita ng kahit anong pagkasindak. Ann
even crossed her arms above her chest, intimidating Iris.

"I'm evil, yeah, maybe I could accept that, but I'm not a bitch. Oh, are you
referring to yourself, girl?" She asked grossly.

Tirik na ang araw at mainit na rin ang dugo sa kanya ng babaeng kaharap.

"Nakakatawa ka rin 'no? Naikwento lang sayo kung gaano kagaling sa kama si Kielton,
sinubukan mo naman kaagad!" Tinawanan siya nito, ginantihan siya ng disgusto.

At hindi siya papaapi kung kanino lang. Kung gusto siya nitong saktan sa mga
salita, kaya niya rin 'yon gawin sa babaeng ito, gusto niya ng patas.

"So, what's your problem seeing me with Kielton? As far as I know, he's single. But
you're acting like his jealous girlfriend."

"Sige, galitin mo 'yan. Nakakagigil. Wala sa lugar umasta." Bulung-bulong sa kanya

ni Zabel na parang demonyo. "Gusto ka pa yata ipahiya."

"Iiwan ka rin niya, Kianna! Magsasawa rin siya sayo. Wag kang masyadong
pakampante."

"You know what, I'm just waiting for Kielton to get rid of me, but he seems like he
won't do that."

"Don't be too full of yourself. You don't know him that much. Kapag nabaliw na ang
babae sa kanya, iniiwan niya."

Maarte siyang natawa, sabay hawi ng buhok niya na bahagyang tinangay ng hangin.

"Don't worry, okay? I will inform you once Kielton get rid of me. But for now, let
us enjoy each other's company. Will you?"

Sa sobrang inis sa kanya ni Iris ay tinalikuran siya nito.

"Hey, let's eat." Kielton approached her after a moment when Iris left.

And because that she's still annoyed 'bout how Iris confronted her, she glared at
Kielton.

"Hindi ako lalaban." Bahagya pa nitong itinaas ang dalawang kamay. "What's the
problem?"

"Alis muna ako," Paalam ni Zabel nang maramdaman na kakastiguhin niya ang binata.

"Your ex confronted me."

Nang tignan niya kung nasaan si Iris, galit din itong nakatingin sa kanya.

"There, Iris."

Bahagya niya lang inginuso ang likuran ni Kielton pero hindi man lang nito
nilingon, nasa kanya lang ang buong atensyon.

"Doon na natin 'yan pag-usapan sa cabin." Kielton tried to reach her elbow, but she
avoided his hand.

"Ayoko!"

"Ano ba ang gusto mong gawin ko?" Masuyo nitong tanong, handang-handa na gawin ang
gusto niya.

She don't even know what she wants him to do.

Pasulyap-sulyap sa gawi nila ang mga tao do'n, mukhang nara-radaran na pasimple
silang nagtatalo ni Kielton.

Nang-galaiti pa siya lalo nang makita ang ngisi ni Iris na para bang tuwang-tuwa sa
hindi nila pagkaka-ayos ng binata. That bitch is fucking annoying.

"Bakit ba nandito ka? Di ba sabi ko sayo wag kang lalabas?" Inis na tanong niya,
gustung-gustong ipagdamot ito kay Iris at kahit sino pang mga babae do'n kahit kay
Zabel!

"Sinusundo ka,"

"Nagpapa-cute ka dahil nandito ang ex mo? Sige do'n ka na, ha!" Sabay tulak niya sa
dibdib nito, init na init na, at gusto itong sigawan.
Napabuntong hininga si Kielton, parang nahirapan, tapos ay kinuha lang ang kamay
niya na nasa dibdib nito, marahan na hinawakan.

"Nagseselos ka ba? Sa kwarto natin pag-usapan  'yan."

Mainit na ang sikat ng araw, nadagdagan pa ang init sa pisngi niya dahil sa akusa
nitong nagseselos siya.

Hindi siya kaagad nakapagsalita, bagkos, binigyan niya lang ito ng matalim na
tingin.

"Ayaw mo akong makita nila?"

"Yes! Lalo na ng Iris na 'yan!"

"Okay. Halika na, magkulong tayo do'n sa cabin ko para maayos natin 'yang
pagseselos mo." Sabay marahan na hila nito sa kanya paalis sa deck na 'yon.

Tinanaw niya si Iris, at nang makita na nakatingin ito sa kanya ay matindi niyang
inirapan.
11 ~ Pills
CHAPTER ELEVEN

KAHIT NASA cabin na sila ay hindi parin maipinta ang mukha niya. Siguro ay dahil
nabilad siya sa init kaya mas lalong mainit ang ulo niya.

Kielton brought her to the bed. She's sitting at the edge while he's in front of
her, squatting, holding her both hands.

"Ayaw mo pang kumain?" Marahan ang boses nito, nag-iingat.

"Wala akong gana."

"What did she tell you?"

"I'm evil and bitch daw." Para siyang nagsusumbong, hindi matanggap na tinawag
siyang gano'n. "Having sex with you made me a bitch?"

"No. And you're not like that."

"Ginagalit niya ako."

"Paano ko mapapahupa ang galit mo?"

Umusli lang ng kaunti ang labi niya, hindi rin alam paano huhupa ang galit niyang
'yon o galit lang ba talaga.

And whenever she thinks about Iris and Kielton having sex before made her angrier.
She suddenly push Kielton away from her, making him stop from kissing her hands.

He sighed.

"What do you want me to do?"

Hindi siya nagsalita. Mas gusto pa na makipaglaban ng tahimik sa mga nakakagalit na

bagay na naiisip niya.
Wala siyang pakialam kahit para na itong nahihirapan na paamuin siya! When she gets
angry, she's angry as fuck! She's cursing inside her head.

Ilan sandali na matalim lang ang titig niya kay Kielton at ito naman ay problemado
sa inaasal niya. Hindi rin nagsasalita, tinitimbang ang sasabihin at baka ikagalit
niya lang lalo.

Nakasandal na siya sa head rest ng kama, nakatabon sa binti niya ang makapal na
puting kumot.

Kielton reached for her legs, nanunuyo.

"I hope you're not cursing me inside your pretty little head." He muttered.

He started to massage her ankle.

The memories of them in D' Club flashes her mind. It started with ankle massage and
ended with her laceration.

"You like it?" Tanong nito, pinipisil-pisil ang paa niya.

Tahimik siyang tumango, kinakalma ang sarili.

"Do you like other kind of massage?" There was hint of naughtiness in his voice.

She gave him a sharp glare. Napanguso lang ito at nakuntento sa pagpisil-pisil ng
kanyang talampakan.

"You know, that's more better. Nakakaalis ng selos 'yon."

"Hindi ako naniniwala at hindi naman ako nagseselos. You're very assuming."

"Okay, you're not jealous."

"I'm just angry and very annoyed."

"A good massage will help you."

"And what if it's not?"

"We will do it again until it ease your annoyance."

Ang galing talagang magdahilan ng lalaking ito.

"Ganyan ba ang ginagawa mo sa mga babae mo noon?"

"Sayo lang." Kielton hand travel up to her legs. "I don't want us to talk about
women from my past. I'm not comfortable."

"Si Iris, matagal ba kayo?"

"No,"

"Where did you meet her?"

"Club,"

"Nag date din ba kayo?"

"No,"

"Hindi mo siya dinala sa yate niyo?"

"Hindi,"

"Nag lacerate ba siya noong may nangyari sa inyo?"

"No,"

Kielton seems like he was hesitant to answer her questions. Napipilitan lang dahil
alam na mas magagalit siya kapag hindi siya nito sinagot.

"Ilang beses kayong nagkita?"

"Isa,"

"Gaano katagal?"

"Oras lang."

Nagsalubong ang mga kilay niya.

"Ilang oras?"

"I don't remember that," he tiredly answered and gently pulled her down, making her
back lay in bed.

Kielton positioned himself above her and started kissing her chest.

"Hindi mo siya pinakilala sa kapatid mo? Sa pamilya?"

"No, why would I do that?" He asked dryly.

"I'm just making sure."

Mas marami na siyang puntos. Unti-unti na siyang kumakalma kahit papano.

Kielton kissed her stomach. To give his body a complete access to her, she parted
her legs and let his body in between.

Ang lamig ng air-con ay hindi na masyado nararamdaman dahil nasa ibabaw niya na ang
binata. His large frame is covering her almost naked body.

"You don't need to compare yourself with those women in my past or even compete
with them. You're far more different. You're special. Okay?"

When Kielton slightly moved her bikini on the side to have an access to her
womanhood, she lose her control.

"O-Okay,"

"Good. Now, let me ease your jealousy and annoyance." Then he started flicking his
pierced tongue to her femininity.

Masarap na napakapit nalang siya sa nakataling buhok ni Kielton at dinama ang

mainit na dila nito na marahan na humahagod sa kanyang pagkababae.

KUNG HINDI lang siya kailangan kinahapunan ay baka nagkulong na sila ni Kielton sa
cabin. Pinalipas nila ang init ng araw, nagpahinga rin naman ang iba at bumalik
lang sa trabaho ng alas kwatro na.

The good thing about this project is they are free to do whatever they want after
their shoot. Hindi masyado mahigpit, hindi gaya ng iba na kapag trabaho ay trabaho
lang talaga.

"I'm still tired," she sleepily said to him, she's still laying in bed.

"I know." Kielton kissed her forehead.

Ilang beses silang nagtalik. Miss na miss siya nito at naramdaman niya 'yon. The
good thing is he's a little bit gentle now, unlike their first night. Siguro naman
ay hindi na siya mag lacerate.

"Pagbalik natin sa port. We will transfer to another yacht. Doon ka nalang

magpahinga." Masuyong sabi nito, alam na pagod siya.

Kielton helped her out. They started their photoshoot. Kielton is watching this
time, nasa gilid lang at tahimik.

She's now wearing a green neon color of g-string thong bikini. Zabel and Iris are
noa wearing a transparent one piece. It's more revealing. Their nipples were
obvious.

That's Brazilian style and the owner is a Filipina with Brazilian blood who seek
for a models who has Asian blood.

The company pay them enough and they will also get a new set of swim wears from the
same brand to endorse and they will pay them. It's another experience that they can
add to their portfolio.

"Sexy tan lines, huh." Zabel poked her skin near the collarbone.

"This was from the hotel's pool."

"Ang bilis mong mangitim. O mas tamang sabihin namumula-mula na ang balat mo."

"Yeah, sobrang init."

"Are you done putting sunblock?"

"Yes,

Nilingon niya si Kielton na sa kanya lang nakatingin, walang pakialam sa paligid.

Kielton helped her to put sunblock all over her body before they went out from
their cabin.

"Mukhang may love quarrel kayo kanina. Nagkulong lang kayo sa cabin ay umayos na
ulit ang mood mo." Tukso sa kanya ng kaibigan na sinundot pa ang bewang niya. "What
did he do to change your mood?"

"Natulog lang,"

"Sus, tulog lang ba talaga."

Inirapan niya lang ang kaibigan para tumigil na ito para hindi niya na rin maalala
kung paano siya napaamo ni Kielton.
"Okay, girls, let's do this!" Tita Debora announced.

Sabay-sabay silang nagpunta sa gitna, may mga bed lounger doon. Nakapaligid na rin
ang mga photographer at videographer.

"Just lay in that bed loungers, we will have a wide shot."

Isa-isa naman silang iginaya ng mga staff kung saan sila hihiga. Sa kulay puting
higaan siya napunta kaya angat na angat ang kulay ng bikini niya.

Pinaliguran sila ng mga photographer at videographer bago sila nag-umpisang mag

pose at mag project sa camera.

Tita Debora is the one who guided them with their pose, it made their job easier
because there's someone who's very hands-on in guiding the models.

"Pack up, girls! Thank you for giving us a wonderful shots. I'm sure our client
will love these!"

"Thanks, Tita Debora." Sagot ng mga modelo rito bago nakipag-beso.

Nagsi-alis ang mga modelo upang magbihis, si Zabel ay nagpaalam na rin sa kanya.

She's wearing her silk robe, but before she go to Kielton, she walked towards Tita
Debora to express her gratitude for choosing her to be part of this project, pero
mas mabilis itong naglakad papunta sa kanya.

"Hi, Kianna! Ang ganda-ganda mo talaga!"

She laughed heartily.

"Thanks, Tita. It's an honor to be part of this big project."

"I'm sure this is not your last project. Our client wanted to meet you tonight, are
you free? Para masabihan ko kaagad ang sekretarya niya."

Medyo kinabahan siya at nagalak, hindi naman pumasok sa isip niya na pati ang
kliyente ay gusto siyang makilala.

"Sure, I'm free."

"Okay, I will tell it to her."

"How about the other models, Tita?"

"Ikaw lang ang gusto, Kianna. Balita ko ay nandito sa Cebu si Madam."

"Oh, alright."

"I will send you the details 'bout your meeting with her."

"Okay, Tita, thanks."

Nagbeso sila bago siya tuluyang lumapit kay Kielton.

Nang makita siya nitong palapit ay tumayo ito at sinalubong na siya.

Kielton automatically wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her head.
"Hi sexy,"

"Hey, I have good news."

"What is it?"

"Our client wants to meet me tonight." Masaya niyang balita.

"Sasama ako."

Tiningala niya ito, hindi na nakakasilaw ang sikat ng araw. Nag-aagaw na ang
liwanag at dilim.

Kielton is now sporting a light blue shirt, revealing the flame tattoo on his
forearm, he paired it with light gray shorts. Ang presko ng awra nito, parang alam
niya na kung bakit.

"Okay," sabi niya at inaya na ito sa cabin nila.

Muling umandar ang yate, tanda na babalik na sila sa port. Kielton is in front of
her when she removed her silk robe.

"Are you seducing me?" He chuckled and pulled her closer to his.

Nakaupo ito sa nag-iisang sofa, sa tabi ng salamin na bintana kung saan nakita
niyang dumidilim na ang tubig sa labas.

Nasa kandungan siya nito nakaupo, hinahalik-halikan ang balikat niya, habang ang
isang kamay ay humihimas sa hita niya. Napairap siya, animo sanay na sanay na ang
katawan niya kay Kielton, hindi na magawang mag reklamo.

"I know who's your client." He muttered.

Nilingon niya ito, pinipigil ang sarili na huwag maapektuhan sa bawat haplos nito
sa hita niya at tiyan.

"Sino?"

"Xaria Villamor."

Itinagilid niya ang ulo, halos isandal na sa balikat ng binata.

"How did you know her?"

"Business."

"Business?" Duda niya, mamaya ay babae rin nito 'yon? "What kind of business?"

"Relax," he laughed a bit. "They are one of El Grande's big clients and we are also
their clients. You know, business stuffs that didn't get our interest."

"Yes,"

They are both not interested in their own family business because they have their
own dreams that they wanted to reach, unfortunately, it's not related with their
family businesses.

"Sa bed na tayo," Aya niya, inaantok at naliliyo. "I want to rest."
Kielton carry her to the bed. Tumabi ito ng higa sa kanya, yumakap at hinayaan
siyang magpahinga.

THEY ARE in Altaraza hotel to meet the client. Ann is wearing a satin black dress
and high heeled gladiator sandals.

Kielton is rocking a gray long sleeves and pants. He always didn't match her
clothes but still, it's so easy for him to fit himself on her.

Minsan wala talaga yata sa damit kung paano ka babagay sa isang tao o sa lugar,
sapat na ang gwapong mukha at matinding karisma, katulad ng kasama niya.

The table is for four. Nauna sila ni Kielton do'n at maya-maya lang ay may babae
nang pumasok sa restaurant.

Channeling a wine red elegant dress below her knees and black stiletto, hair is a
neat bun, chin up and unsmiling, the woman walk towards their direction without
even glancing with those hotel's staffs who politely greeted her.

The woman looks like a beautiful female villain in some romantic movies with her
strong aura around her. Parang hindi pagagapi sa kahit sino.

"Xaria," Kielton was the one who greeted first.

"Kielton,"

Bahagya lang na nagyakap ang dalawa na parang matagal nang magkakilala pero naroon
parin ang tamang distansya at kaswalidad.

Tumayo siya at hinanda ang magandang ngiti.

"Kianna?"

"Yes," She answered with small smile.

"Xaria Villamor,"

They shook hands before Xaria sat next to her. Naiwang bakante ang isang upuan.

"Who's the other one?" Kielton asked.

Xaria almost leer, and it made Kielton chuckled like as if he knew who's supposed
to sit with that vacant chair.

"Your brother,"

Ann sipped on her wine, almost arching a brow. It looks like a double dinner date,
huh.

Their first course was served.

"Kianna, I have a deal for you." Xaria started a conversation again. "But first of
all I want you to know that I already offered this project to my dear cousin, but
her husband is too possessive or what, he's annoying, hindi niya pinayagan ang
pinsan ko."

"Ayesha?" Kielton asked.

"Yes, Clane Altaraza's wife now."

"Oh, I know her! The international model Ayesha Villamor?" She's amazed!

There are many Filipina who tried their luck in modeling outside the Country, but
only few is lucky enough to fulfill their dreams, and Ayesha Villamor is one of
those lucky woman who reached her dreams in America.

"Yes, that's her, but she stopped modeling when she married Altaraza. Then, I saw
your portfolio, you're perfect for this project, Kianna."

Xaria sipped on her wine sophisticatedly, while waiting for her answer.

"What kind of project is this?" Kielton asked like as if he's her manager that he's
the one who's dealing with their client, Xaria.

"It's a billboard for my new clothing line. Swim wears and summer clothes. Kianna
would be the face of Bella Xaria clothing brand."

"I'm in." She butt in excitedly.

Kielton sighed. Wala kaagad nagawa sa pagpayag niya.

"Thank you, Kianna." Xaria seems like in relieve that she said Yes. "And, don't
worry Kielton, I will make sure that her image in billboard will not cause a
traffic in Metro Manila."

Their second dish has served and that's when the time that Clinton arrived. He's
dashing with his dark blue long sleeve polo even if he's not smiling.

Ann can feel the tension between the two, Xaria is not looking at Clinton, she
didn't even greet him.

"This looks like a double date," Kielton is obviously teasing the two.

Pinanlakihan niya ito ng mata dahil mukhang hindi naman sanay sa biruan ang dalawa,
parang kahit tahimik ang mga 'to ay nag-aaway ang dalawa sa isip at matatalim na
lihim na tinginan.

"How's the meeting?" Clinton asked formally like as if they are in a business
dinner.

"The deal is closed." Kielton answered. "Why are you late? Siguro ay hinintay mo na
naman ang sekretarya mong matapos sa mga ginagawa."

Kung bakit ay napatingin siya kay Xaria, naabutan niya itong naka-angat ang isang
kilay at maarteng sumimsim ng wine. Para bang katulad niya ito na kapag may narinig
na maling sagot, ay handang-handa ng mangastigo.

"I was in the meeting."

"Meeting with sexitary again, okay." Kielton nodded his head like as if he's
convincing himself.

Kung alam niya lang, halata naman na nang-aasar lang ang binata. Gusto pa yata na
may mag-away sa harap nila.

"How gross," Xaria murmured disgustedly.

Clinton's brow shot up, almost smirking, before he sipped on his whisky.
"Hindi naman siguro tama 'yung bali-balita, Kuya?" Si Kielton na hindi yata
titigil. "Na madalas kayong maiwan ng sekretarya mo sa opisina kahit gabi na?
Ano'ng ginagawa niyo sa gabi at kayong dalawa lang-"

"Oh, shut up," Clinton cut his brother off with sharp stares.

"I lose my appetite. Excuse me." Xaria stood up and walked out.

Matalim na tingin ulit ang ibinigay ni Clinton sa kapatid bago ito tumayo at
hinabol si Xaria.

"Mag-aaway pa yata," aniya.

"Matatanda na 'yan. Alam na nila ang gagawin nila." Si Kielton na walang pakialam
sa ginawa nito sa dalawa.

Kalaunan ay bumalik sila sa hotel nila. They cancelled their sailing and just do it
tomorrow instead.

Kielton insisted that he will sleep in her room.

"Pagod ako, ha!" Aniya rito nang mauna pang humiga sa kama, nakahubad, nakatakip
lang ng kumot ang pang-ibabang katawan pero halata parin ang umbok sa pagitang ng
mga hita.

"Do you really think I would force you to have sex with me when I know that you're
tired?" He shook his head, naaaliw.

"Then, why are you naked?"

"I sleep naked. Masanay ka na." sabay maingat na hila nito sa kanya para mahiga na
rin siya. "Aalis na ako sa susunod na araw, masungit ka parin."

She lay her back next to him. He's on it again, wrapping his arm around her waist.
Gusto lagi na nakayakap sa kanya o nakadikit man lang.

"Where is your Mall tour? I want to watch."

"Hmm," he's smelling her hair.

"Where?"

"Maraming tao do'n."

"Can't you give me a vip pass?"

"I can,"

"Then give me one." She demanded.

"Why do you suddenly want to watch me?"

Why? She don't know? She just wants to watch him and see how the crowd would get
crazy?

"Why it feels like you don't want me to watch you? Are you hiding something?
Women?"
"Wala akong itinatago."

"Then, I will watch. Sasama ako sayo."

"Kapag sumama ka sa'kin, hindi na kita ibabalik."

"Seryoso ako," tinulak niya ito, gustong makaharap pero nakasiksik lang ang mukha
nito sa balikat niya. "Kielton!"

"Sasama ka na nga. Wag ng mainit ang ulo mo..."

"Sige, ha. Sasama talaga ako. Saan ang susunod niyo?"

"Bohol and Davao."

"Sasama rin ako!"

Kielton cockled, maybe he found her funny, but, she wants to be with him and
observe. She wants to make sure that he's not flirting with other women.

"Gusto mo tuluyan ka ng sumama sa'kin, Ibabahay na kita." Suhestiyon nito.

Uminit ang pisngi niya nang kaagad na pumasok sa isip na magli-live in sila at
gagawin ang mga bagay na ginagawa ng mag-asawa.

"Not because I want to be with you it doesn't mean that I want to live with you in
one roof."

"Baka lang naman makalusot." Bulung-bulong nito. "But the offer is always open, you
can still step in my door."

"Ayoko pang mag-asawa."

"Kailan mo gustong mag-asawa?"

"Hindi ko alam."

"How about having a baby?"

"Baby?" She's horrified. "No, no baby yet."

"Do you start taking pills?"

"Yes,"

She bought it before she fly to Cebu. She wants to make sure that she would not get
pregnant especially that she has a constant contact with Kielton. It's better to be
careful than be sorry and regret in the end.

"Stop it. You don't need that."

"No,"

"Mag-iingat nalang ako, Huwag ka ng gumamit no'n." Medyo iritado na ang boses nito.

"How can I be so sure?"

"Trust me." He kissed her bare shoulder. "Hanggat ayaw mo pang magka-baby, hindi
kita bubuntisin. Just stop taking that damn pills."
Really? They are talking about baby? Isn't it too early? They don't even have a
label!
12 ~ Jealous (SPG)
CHAPTER TWELVE

WATCHING Kielton driving the mini yacht, impressed her. It was six in the morning
when they left the port.

Wearing his dark sunglasses that match with his top knot hair style, he looks like
a man who don't exist in real life, but only exist in some erotic-romance books and
also in someone's imagination.

She couldn't believe that she would end up praising how gorgeous he is.

Not to mention the flame tattoo on his forearm that always gave a bad boy image on
him. Behind his right ear is a minimalist tattoo of a music notes. It made her
smile as she finally noticed that, he's indeed a music lover.

Kielton also have a pierced in the same ear, it's a small diamond that glazing
every time the lights strikes on it.

"I'm melting," Kielton said and glance at her. May mapaglarong ngiti sa labi,
huling-huli ang paninitig niya.

Mabilis siyang nag-iwas ng tingin, uminit ang buong mukha niya sa hindi sinasadyang
pagtitig sa binata na para bang kinakabisado niya at ini-isa-isa ang bawat parte ng
katawan nito.

They are both standing and Kielton is on the wheel. She's like a little girl
standing on his side, idolizing him for manipulating the yacht.

"That's impressive. You seems like you're really skilled in running a yacht." she
had to admit it to him.

"I am," he started to slower the pace. "My father is a yachtsman, it's a shame if
his sons didn't know how to operate a yacht."

"And that's related to your family business, a water transportation."

"Yes. That's why we have to learn those important details about manipulating a
yacht, sailing boats and even a ship."

"Marunong ka?" Mangha niyang tanong.

"Yeah, except with cruise ships, that's too difficult. It takes a lot of knowledge
to manipulate it. But I know some."

Kielton stopped the yacht. Maliit na ang port sa paningin niya, tingin niya ay
hanggang doon lang sila pwede kaya hindi na lumayo pa ang binata.

"Dito na tayo?"

"Yeah,"

They went to the only bed sun lounger in the deck, it's large that can accommodate
five people.
Kielton removed his shirt, revealing his hard muscled chest and ripped stomach. The
reason why women drool over him. He got the looks and the body of a male
international model. Mas malakas pa nga ang dating nito kung tutuusin, mas may
angas, mas mainit.

"Come," He pulled her closer and let her sit on his lap.

Hindi pa masakit sa balat ang sikat ng araw, tamang-tama pa para makakuha ng

bitamina mula doon.

"So, why did you choose music over helping your brother to manage your family
business?" She started a conversation with soft voice.

Kielton is giving feathery kisses on her shoulder. She's wearing a white tube and
bohemian pants, it's so easy for him to have an access to her bare skin.

"Running a business is not my thing. It takes a lot of patience and I'm not that
very patient."

"How much do you earn?" She curiously asked.

"Is that matter?"

"I'm just curious how it works in a group. Hati-hati kayo?"

"Not really."

Ibinaba niya ang tingin dito. He likes it, huh, he's busy kissing her skin, from
shoulder to her neck then down to her forearm.

"We signed a contract. My earning is much more higher than my bandmates."

"Because you're famous with and without ColdHeart?"

"The more you're well-known the more they value you."

"Payag ang mga ka-banda mo do'n?"

"They wouldn't sign the contract if they weren't."

"Ayos lang sayo na lamang ka?"

"My bandmates can perform even without me, they can sing, walang tapon sa kanila,
but they couldn't get a higher fee like what they get when I am performing with
them."

"So," she paused when his palm drop down to her stomach, she can't concentrate with
their conversation. "You're using your popularity to earn more?"

"People always use their advantage to get more. It's not only my popularity, I use
my talent to earn more."

"If I get popular, should I ask for more talent fee?"

"You should. Wag mong hayaan na isahan ka ng mga nakapaligid sayo. You need to be
wise."

Hinawi ni Kielton ang mahabang buhok niya upang bigyan laya ang sarili na maabot ng
labi ang kanyang batok.
Ann tilted her head back a bit when Kielton licked her nape. Kumalat ang mainit na
sensasyon sa buong katawan niya.

"I'm not that very wise like you."

"I will guide you."

She moved closely to Kielton's body, making her feel his hard chest behind her.
Ibinaba niya ang tingin sa kamay nito sa isang dibdib niya, marahan na pumipisil at
hindi man lang niya magawang sitahin dahil gusto niya ang ginagawa nito sa kanyang
katawan.

His large hand is perfectly fit to her boobs, he could easily play with it.

"Mabuti at hindi mo pa naiisip na mag solo nalang? Kagaya ng ibang artist?" Tanong
niya pa ulit upang hindi maputol ang pag-uusap nila.

"Hindi ko gagawin 'yon."

"Bakit hindi?"

"Face me," he demanded.

Hinarap niya ito pero hindi 'yon sapat. He lifted her a bit and put her both legs
on his sides and made her sit on his lap again. She can feel the hard thing that's
poking her butt.

"Much better," he murmured and removed his sunglasses.

He's staring at her under the broad sunlight.

"B-Bakit hindi mo gagawin?" Mabilis na tanong niya nang aakma itong hahalikan siya
sa labi.

"Bakit ko 'yon gagawin?" Tanong nito pabalik at sa leeg niya nalang humalik. "At
bakit ayaw mong magpahalik sakin?"

"Hindi naman," sagot niya, medyo pinagpapawisan dahil na rin sa sikat ng araw. "Why
do we need to kiss by the way? We are not in a relationship."

At naisip niya pa talaga ang dapat na label nila? When in fact, they did more than
a kiss!

"You want a label?"

She didn't answer. Masyado pa siyang nasorpresa sa pagbukas niya sa topic na 'yon.

"Dapat mayroon, di ba?"

"Yes. Give us a label." He demanded like as if he was asking for it for so long
now.

Paano? Papayag na ba siya kung liligawan siya ni Kielton? Gusto niya ba ito? Gusto
niya ba itong maging boyfriend?

Thinking about being a relationship with him made her heart beat rapidly.

"Liligawan kita," bulong nito sa ilalim ng tenga niya.

Ann bit the side of her cheek, she likes his idea.

"Kahit ilang beses mo pa akong basted-in, liligawan parin kita." Dagdag pa nito
sabay haplos sa tiyan niya. "Hanggang sa sagutin mo ako."

"Magliligawan parin kahit ilang beses na tayong nag-sex?"

"Courting you is the proper way to start a relationship. Nauna lang ang sex."

May point naman.

"Sige, payag na ako."

She felt his lips form a wicked smile against her neck. Nag-angat ito ng tingin sa
kanya, may multong ngiti sa labi, maaliwalas ang kislap sa mga mata na para bang
lihim na nanalo.

"Pahalik," request nito.

"Can I see your tongue?"

"Why?" He's curious.

"I want to see the diamond in it. Sige na," medyo naglikot siya sa ibabaw nito kaya
naramdaman niya lalo ang matigas na nakabukol sa pang-upo niya.

"Can I lick you after?" He teased, making her cheeks rose up.

"No licking!"

"Then, no seeing this diamond." He licked his lower lip, giving her a little view
of his pierced.

Napalunok siya, natutukso na makita talaga 'yon.

"Kung ayaw mo, patingin nalang 'yung nandito," gumalaw ulit siya upang malaman nito
ang tinutukoy niya.

She rubbed her butt against the clothes on his manhood.

"Are you sure?" He's arching his thick eyebrow.

"Yes,"

Imbes na sumagot at bumagsak lang ang mukha nito sa leeg niya.

"I'm fucking hard," he whispered.

"I know, I can feel him." She grind her hips above him, making his hissed.

Napangiti siya at inulit ulit ang pag-giling na ginagawa.

"Baby, stop that," he whispered breathily.

Hinawakan siya nito sa magkabilang bewang upang pigilan ang galaw niya.

"I want to see him closely this time."

"Naughty,"

"Before you remove it, I want to have a look on it."

Nang humiga ito ay napatili siya dahil nasama siya.

Kielton grabbed her ass and squeeze it gently. Her forearms were above his chest.
When she take a look on his face, he's closing his eyes.

The waves making the yacht moved a bit and the wind is hitting them. It relaxed
her.

"Ayaw mo?" Mahina ang boses niya.

"Hindi 'yan papayag na titignan lang. That's a fucking torture."

"Pwedeng hawakan?"

Kielton chortled. "Yes,"

"Patingin na ako,"

He sighed, but eventually, he nodded his head.

Gumuhit ang ngiti sa labi niya at mabilis na umalis sa ibabaw ng binata. Pero hindi
pa siya nakakapunta sa mga hita nito ay hinigit na siya ni Kielton at pina-upo sa
tiyan nito. She's facing his bulged, it's really obvious that he's turned on.

"I'm going to unzip your pants now," paalam niya pa.

"Go on and do whatever you want,"

Her fingers were shaking because of nervousness and excitement.

She lower down her body, her legs were bent at the both sides of Kielton's waist.

She carefully unbuttoned his pants first, but she paused when Kielton reached for
the waistband of her pants and removed it down together with her underwear.

She felt like her body is burning. She even moved her legs to finally removed her
bohemian pants and bikini.

He slapped her ass lightly before he squeeze it using his both hands like as if
he's urging her to continue with her business on his hard member.

Kagat ang labi ay ibinaba niya ang zipper nang pantalon nito at kaagad siyang
sinalubong ng matigas na umbok. Pinadulas niya ang palad doon na nagpamura sa
binata.

"I'm going to free him," she muttered.

"Go ahead,"

The moment she removed down the garter of his boxer shorts was the same moment she
felt Kielton's tongue on her femininity.

"Umm," pinigil niya ang mapaungol nang pagsalakay ng kiliti sa pagkababae niya.

How can she concentrate with her business when Kielton is licking her private part?
"Kielton," malambing na tawag niya, napapapikit upang mas maramdaman ang sarap.

"Just do your thing and I do mine,"

Tumango siya at ibinalik ang atensyon sa pagkalalaki nito.

Ann gulp when she closely stare at Kielton's hard member. He's really huge and
long!

Mamula-mula ang ulo niyon na may maliit na dyamanteng kumikinang dahil sa tama ng
sikat ng araw. Halatang pinasadya ang bulitas, kasing hugis 'yon ng maliit at
manipis lang na parang singsing, sa dulo ay ang diamond.

Galit at hitik ang maliliit na ugat sa kahabaan, kaya napalunok siya ulit,
pinagpapawisan.

The more she looks closely, the more it felt like it's getting harder and angrier.
There's a pre-cum on the tip, she bit her lower lips when she realized that she
wanted to lick that liquid.

"C-Can I lick?" She asked breathlessly, stopping herself from moaning while
Kielton's tongue is teasing her cl*t.

"Baby, it's all yours, do whatever the fuck you want."

Tumango siya at ibinaba ang ulo sa pagkalalaki nito. The tip of his dick almost
touches her lips, it gave her body so much heat and excitement.

Maingat na dinilaan niya ang likido sa ulo ng ari ng binata, nasagi ng dila niya
ang bulitas do'n na nagpaungol sa kanya.

Kakaibang sensasyon ang bumalot sa kanya, napapikit siya at muling dinilaan ang
dulo ng pagkalalaki ni Kielton na para bang ice cream 'yon na matutunaw kung hindi
niya ipagpapagtuloy ang ginagawa.

"Tang ina," Kielton's cursed hoarsely.

He seems like he's on the edge of grabbing her hair to get some strength because
licking him makes him too vulnerable. She felt so powerful that she could dominate
him in that way.

"You like it?" Nilingon niya ito.

"Yeah, grip on it using your hands."

Her cheeks burn when she realized that she was licking him while her hands were on
the both of his legs to support her weight. It means, she licked him improperly.

Ang dapat pala ay hawak niya ang pagkalalalaki nito at sabay na gumagalaw ang dila
at mga kamay niya sa pagbibigay ligaya sa binata, katuald nang ginagawa nito sa
kanya. He's using his tongue and fingers to please her.

It's like multi-tasking, the more they create many moves on each others body, the
more they feel the pleasure.

Her fingers were shaking a bit, she used her one hand to grip his shaft, but it
wasn't enough. Hindi nagtatagpo ang mga daliri niya.
Pouting her lips, she gripped on Kielton's hard cock using her both hands. She
smiled when she fully claimed his manhood with her both hands.

Nasiyahan siya kaya medyo hinigpitan niya pa ang pagkakasakal sa pagkalalaki ni

Kielton. It throbbed and it gave her satisfaction.

"My one hand wasn't enough to grip you fully. You're so huge."

"Gusto mo ba?"

Tumango siya. "Gusto ko."

Gigil na pinisil nito ang pisngi ng pang-upo niya at marahas na dinilaan ang
pagkababae niya.

"Gusto ko rin 'to," mapag-angkin ang boses nito bago niya naramdaman na pinapasok
nito sa bukana niya ang pinatigas na dila, tinutudyo, matinding kiliti ang bumalot
sa kanyang katawan.

She lowered her head and started licking the tip of Kielton's dick.

Sinabayan niya ang malikot na galaw ng dila ng binata sa pagkababae niya sa

pamamagitan nang pag-iikot ng dila niya sa ulo ng pagkalalaki nito pati na rin ang
bulitas doon.

Sinabayan ng halinghing nila ang hampas ng alon at hangin. They feel so free. They
built their own world in the middle of the ocean.

She keeps on licking the head of Kielton's dick until she heard him cursed again.

"Tang ina, baby, stop," he gripped her ass like as if controling himself, but she
didn't listen to him.

She's too satisfied to stop, so she continue licking his tip until it throbbed so
bad and a hot liquid hit her lips and cheeks.

One more licked and she tasted him, it's a bit salty but damn, she likes it.

"Tang ina..." Kielton was gasping.

"You came." she whispered and licked her lower lip.

"Turn around,"

Maingat na bumangon siya ng bahagya upang maharap ito. Aalis sana siya sa ibabaw ni
Kielton kaya lang ay hindi siya nito pinayagan, he let her sit on his stomach.

When he finally see her face, his eyes darkened in so much desire. Dinilaan niya
ulit ang pang-ibabang labi kaya nalasahan ulit ang likidong inilbas nito.

Kielton is immaculately laying in bed sun lounger, topless and the satisfaction is
written all over his face.

They are both sweating and she found him sexy, she's drown by his gray eyes that
staring back at her.

"My turn," he dangerously muttered. "Lay your back above me."

Confused to what he was saying, she slowly lay her back on his stomach and placed
her legs at the sides of his shoulder.

She felt her femininity rub against his chin, the growing whiskers on his jaw and
chin tickles her.

Ipinikit niya ang mga mata ng masilaw sa sikat ng araw na nakatutok sa kanila.

Napaigtad siya ng inabot ng dila ni Kielton ang pagkababae niya. He moved his head
a little more closer to her womanhood before he grabbed her ass and lifted it a
bit.

"Now, rub your pussy on my tongue." he ordered that set her body on fire.

Sinubukan niyang gawin ang sinabi ni Kielton. Iginalaw niya ang balakang at
naramdaman niya na idinikit nito ang mainit na dila sa pagkababae niya.

Binalot siya ng matinding pagnanasa, nawala sa tamang wisyo, at ang tanging nasa
isip lang ay kung paano maaabot ang sukdulan ng sarap.

She placed her elbows on her sides to support her weight and started rubbing her
femininity against Kielton's pierced tongue.

They are like a newly-wed couple that is thirsty and hungry to each other. Their
sex life is very active. They are both aggressive and always willing to explore
things that they could please them.

"Ohh, a-ang sarap, ummm, ahh, ahh... Kielton, umm..." panay ang halinghing niya at
patuloy na hinahagod ang pagkababae niya sa dilang 'yon na nagpapahibang sa kanya.

It didn't stop the in the deck, their aggressiveness end in bed of their cabin.

Animo nasa honeymoon sila ni Kielton, walang tigil ang pagtatalik. Walang pumipigil
sa kanila kundi ang kapaguran.

Kielton is resting his cock inside of her, they just reached their another orgasm
for that day.

Napangiwi siya habang naririnig ang ingay ng pagsipsip ng binata sa ut*ng niya,
sarap na sarap.

Sabay silang nagpakawala ng likido, iba ang pakiramdam. Mas masarap, mas masaya.

"M-Medyo mahapdi pero... m-masarap naman," mahinang sambit niya, hinahaplos ang
buhok nito.

"Sarap," nakakaliyo lang na bulong ni Kielton at ipinagpatuloy ang pagsipsip sa

dunggot niya.

Kielton's eyes were closed, he looks like a big baby that's making himself to fall
asleep by sucking her nipples.

She don't really know why she was giving him a rights to please her and her body.
Kung iisipin niya ang dahilan, para siyang masisiraan ng ulo dahil hindi niya
eksaktong alam ang tamang sagot.

The only thing that she's sure is... she don't regret doing that kind of adult
stuff with him.

It was so wrong, but it made her happy.

Sa mundong ito, ang kasiyahan lang naman talaga ang hindi pwedeng kwestiyunin ang
dahilan kung bakit.

If you feel happy in doing something, then do it. If you found happiness in
someone, then be with that someone without hesitation.

Hanggat wala kang nasasaktang ibang tao dahil sa kasiyahan mo, wala kang dapat
ipangamba.

In the end, it's your own happiness that matters. Right?

WHEN THEY arrived in the hotel where Kielton's bandmates were there together with
their Manager, Alisson, she knew that she's not really welcome there especially
when she caught Alisson glanced at her from head to foot.

Wala siyang problema sa mga ka-banda ni Kielton dahil maayos ang pakikitungo sa
kanya ng mga ito, pero iba ang dating sa kanya ng nag-iisang babaeng kasama ng mga
ito.

Kaya lang ay likas na may ugali siyang hindi maganda kaya nanatili ang mataas na
tingin niya sa sarili, hindi papatalo, hindi magpapasindak at hindi magpapa-api.
Siya ang mang-aapi, mas pwede pa 'yon. Pero aapihin siya ng iba? It's a big NO to
her.

"She can stay at the back stage." Alisson suggested.

"How can I watch their performance if I'd stay in the back stage?" She asked in her
usual bratty tone.

"Dadagsain ng tao sa Mall. Kung gusto mong makipagsiksikan sa mga tao, pwede
naman."

Napainom ng tubig si Kielton nang panliitan niya ng mga mata dahil hindi man lang
nito nararamdaman na hindi sang-ayon sa kanya si Alisson.

"I said, she can stay in vip section, Alisson. We still have vip pass, right?"
Kielton asked.

"There's no space available in vip section, Kiel. Hindi ba at ipinaalam ko sayo

'yon, hindi ka lang nagreply."

Humalukipkip siya.

"Then maybe you can pull some string. Hindi pwedeng sa backstage si Kianna." Si
Kielton na hindi sang-ayon sa mga sagot ni Alisson.

"Susubukan ko pero hindi ko maipapangako."

"Bukas na 'yon, di ba?" She asked Kielton.

"Yes,"

"Paano kapag hindi nagawan ng paraan?"

"Alisson can do something about it. Right, Alisson?" Si Kielton sa babae.

She caught Alisson leered.

"I will let you know tonight."

"Okay cool,"

They went back to their suite after talking to Alisson and his bandmates.

"Maybe she don't want me there." She concluded.

Sumulyap sa kanya si Kielton pagkatapos maghubad ng pang-itaas.

"Why did you say that?"

"It's obvious that she don't like me. Paano, natarayan ko 'yan noong anniversary ng
Campbelland."

"Alisson is a good woman."

Kaagad na nagsalubong ang mga kilay niya at napatayo mula sa sofa. Naglakad siya
papunta kay Kielton na kumuha ng beer sa mini ref.

Namewang siya sa harap nito.

"Do you like her?" She asked directly.

Tumaas lang ang mga kilay nito, may aliw sa mga mata.

"I like her as a - fuck it!" singhap nito nang tinalikuran niya bigla.

She ran to the bedroom and locked the door!

"Kianna!" She heard Kielton's voice while knocking.

"Don't sleep with me! Magsama kayo! And shut the fuck up!" She annoyingly screamed
at the closed door.

"Don't feel jealous, please..." Kielton sounded desperate. "Open this damn door or
I will break in."

Hindi niya pinansin ang binata at nagbingi-bingihan. She lay in bed and covered
herself with thick comforter.

Until she heard a loud sounds, a sign that the door was opened harshly. She gasped,
she didn't expect him to do what he told her! He broke in!

Unti-unti niyang ibinaba ang comforter at sinilip ang nakabukas na pinto, si

Kielton ay naglakad palapit sa kanya, galit ang mga mata at nagtatagis ang panga.

"Ikaw pa talaga ang galit!" Inunahan niya kaagad ang galit nito, tinapatan niya.
"Kung galit ka pala bakit ka pa nandito? Get out!"

Slowly, the madness on Kielton's face faded away. His face softened the moment he
met her angry eyes.

Humugot ito ng hangin sa dibdib na tila ba hinahabaan ang pisi ng pasensya.

"I can't stand fighting with you. Let's settle this." Unang bitaw palang ng salita
nito ay para na kaagad siyang nagsisisi sa biglang inasta.

Tila malamig na buhos ng ulan nang sumagi sa kanya ang mga reyalisasyon kung bakit
gano'n nalang ang galit niya kaagad nang marinig na may nagugustuhang ibang babae
si Kielton.

She don't like it. She wanted to be the only woman in his mind. She hates it when
he speak about other women, and even those single glances that he gave to other
women, she hates it a lot.

Gusto niya itong ipagdamot sa iba. It scares her. The feeling of being selfish and
acting like a possessive girl was horrifying.

"Kung may gusto kang ibang babae, itigil na natin 'to." Malakas ang loob na sabi
niya, pilit na kinikitil ang nararamdaman sa dibdib na tila isang munting
panibugho.

"I only like her as a sister, like a female friend." Kielton honestly said, he's
keeping their distance.

Nakatayo lang ito doon, walang planong lumapit sa kanya.

Tumango nalang siya kahit pa gustong sabihin dito na ayaw niya talaga na may
nagugustuhan itong ibang babae kahit pa bilang kapatid o kaibigan lang. Siya ang
natatakot sa sarili niyang nararamdaman.

"Why do I feel like my answer wasn't enough?" His desperation is written all over
his handsome face. "What else is bothering you?"

"Nothing,"

"Tang ina naman sabihin mo na, para hindi ako parang baliw dito na isip nang isip
kung ano ba ang gumugulo sayo," napupunong sabi nito, wala pa silang ilang minutong
nag-uusap ay naubos kaagad ang pasensya.

She kept her mouth shut. She's secretly enjoying seeing his annoyance.

"Ayokong gumising bukas ng umaga na wala ka sa tabi ko, kaya sige na..., ayusing na
natin 'to," Sa wakas ay lumapit na ito sa kanya, umupo sa tabi niya. "Ano pa bang
problema?" masuyo ang boses nito.

She got carried away with Kielton's soft voice. His tantalizing eyes made her
spoke.

"I don't want you to like other girls. I don't want you to talk to them and to even
look at them."

Marahan itong napapikit, animo nasaktan. His adams apple moved when he gulped.

"Tang ina kung alam mo lang..." Napapaos na sabi nito sabay haplos sa kanyang
pisngi gamit ang likod ng kamay.

Malamlam ang kanyang mga mata nang tignan niya si Kielton, para itong natutunaw sa
tingin niya, nanghihina, tapos ay napamura ulit. He looks like he got defeated with
his own battle.

"Selosa ka pala," he whispered.

Ngumuso siya, hindi matanggap na selosa siya, pero... totoo 'yon.

Dinampian nito ng halik ang gilid ng kanyang labi, lalo lang siyang napasimangot.
"My baby is jealous," he murmured while giving her lips a feathery kisses and his
hand is now caressing her thighs.

"I'm still sore," she told him when he tried to slid his finger inside her
underwear.

Nasobrahan sila noong naglayag sila, hindi pa siya handa ulit at alam naman ni
Kielton 'yon kaya naman tatlong gabi na silang puro lang romansa sa isa't-isa at
oral sex.

"Just lick," he said and removed her panty.

13 ~ Mistake

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

KIELTON went to Alisson hotel room to personally confirm the vip pass that they
would give to Kianna.

Each one of them has free vip passes that they give to their friends, or sometimes
to their fans. Kaya hindi siya naniniwala na okupado na ang vip section dahil hindi
niya pa naman kinukuha ang slot niya.

Alisson opened the door wearing her night pajama and spaghetti strap sando. She was
fresh from the shower and smell nice. She has this cute face, her aura is really
approachable, no wonder, some of his fans, shipped them.

"Do you really want to make sure that Kianna could be there tomorrow, huh."

"Of course." He sat to the single sofa.

Still standing at the back of the sofa in front of him, Alisson crossed her arms
above her chest, revealing a bit of her cleavage. Though, he likes women's with big
boobs, Alisson's breast wasn't really appealing now unlike before.

He likes Ann's boobs more and her pinkish nipples, he love sucking it and leaving a
red mark on her skin.

Oh damn, he easily get horny whenever he imagine his baby's body. Hindi pa man nag-
uumpisa ang usapan nila ni Alisson ay gusto niya ng bumalik sa suite niya para
sambahin niya na naman ang katawan ng dalaga.

"Hindi mo ba naisip na kapag nakita kayong magkasama ni Kianna sa gig mo, mas iba
na ang iisipin ng mga fans niyo? They may conclude about you're having a serious
relationship with her, because bringing her to your gig speak something."

Alisson seems like having a problem about his decision about bringing a woman to
his gig that he never did before.

"Is there any problem with me being with woman in my gig? My fans knew my
reputation, I don't think it's a big deal, Alisson."

"It is! Siguradong mababawasan ang fans niyo kapag nalaman na may girlfriend ka na.
We already spoke about this, you're free to be with different women, but, staying
in one woman and show the world that you're sticking with her could ruin your
career."

Mabilis na nagbago ang timpla niya. What was she trying to say? That his fans only
love and stay on admiring him because she's a fucking single? Because they are free
to fantasize him? Dahil totoo nga na madali pagpantasyahan ang taong walang
kapareha, kesa isipin na mayroon.

"This is my life. If I want to stick with one woman and even if I get married
someday is none of my fans business. I am nobody's slave. I can do whatever the
fuck I want without asking for anyone's opinion."

"You don't get my point here,"

"Oh, fuck your point." Tumayo siya, hindi na gusto ang pinag-uusapan.

"Your love life could ruin your career, Kielton!" Alisson raised her voice.

"I don't think so, unless my fans are stupid."

"Hindi mo pa 'yan naiisip sa ngayon dahil normal pa ang takbo ng career mo."

"As far as I remember, it's my talent that I introduce here, not my face."

"Yang talento mo at ikaw mismo ang binibili ng sabay kaya dumami ang fans mo,
Kielton."

Alisson didn't get his fucking point. He's in music industry because he have a
talent, not because he has face! His face is just a fucking bonus!

For the first time of being with Alisson for years, she just got into his nerve.

"You know what, if you keep meddling with my personal life, I wouldn't think twice
of terminating my contract under your hands."

"I'm just thinking about your career."

Nasuklay niya ang buhok gamit ang mga daliri. Alright, he got her point, she's just
concern about his career, but still, he don't like it when someone is meddling with
his life.

"I'm sure, if they are really my fans, they will understand if I stick with one
woman this time. Sticking with someone means you're happy. Ayaw mo ba akong maging
masaya?" Tanong niya.

"O-Of course, I want you happy. Pati ang mga ka-banda mo."

Iniwas nito ang tingin. Gano'n pa man ay nakaramdam siya ng kaunting pagkahabag sa
pagtatalo nilang dalawa. Alisson been good to them. This argument ruined their
mood.

"Thanks, I hope you're still happy working with us."

Tumango lang ito at hindi na siya tinignan pa kaya nagpasya na siyang umalis.

ALA-UNA palang ay nabalita na sa TV na punung-puno ang isa sa Mall sa Cebu. Alas

singko pa ang schedule nila Kielton pero dinagsa na ang mga tao. Ang iba ay hindi
na pinapasok kaya sa labas at parking area ang mga ito ang-abang.
They are in Alisson's room. She turned off the TV and face her boys.

Alisson is wearing a ripped jeans, brown boots, brown jacket and the inner piece is
black tube. She's pretty and she speak professionally. She looks intelligent and
mature because she can handle the ColdHeart, especially Kielton. Kapag ito ang
nagsasalita, nakikinig ang binata, hindi gumagawa ng kalokohan, seryoso.

It's obvious that they respect Alisson a lot.

"The Mall secured the parking lot. Alam kong hindi na ito bago sa inyo, pero mas
maraming tao talaga ngayon lalo at mga taga rito kayo. Your kababayan support all
of you." Si Alisson na napabuntong hininga. "I didn't expect this to be over-
crowded, I suggested to the organizer if they could make a stage outside the Mall,
mas malawak 'yon."

"Ano ang sabi?" Si Felixx ang nagtanong.

"Gagawan daw ng paraan dahil nabigla rin sila sa pagdagsa ng tao. Tatawag 'yon
mamaya kung nailipat ba."

"Mas maganda mag-perform sa labas. May ilang oras pa naman para sa pagsi-set up."
Segunda ni Jasper.

"Do you need help? You know, we can send our men to help and to give us more
security." Kielton suggested.

"You may need more security, so, yes, it's better to ask for more men to guard you
and your bandmates."

"Alright, I will call my brother for it."

Nagpaalam sa kanya si Kielton at nagpunta sa balkonahe, tinawagan ang kapatid.

Alas tres ng hapon ay nakahanda na ang ColdHeart. Dumating ang ilang tauhan ng mga
Grande sa hotel na sakay ng dalawang puting SUV. Iyon ang gagamiting service
papunta sa Mall.

She's wearing a high waist skinny white jeans and color beige satin top with thin
straps, the deep cut on the chest revealed a bit of her cleavage. She wore three
gold necklace with different size that fell down to the valley of her breast. She
match her jeans with nude high heeled stiletto to give her a sophisticated look.

Sa elevator palang ay suplado na ang tingin sa kanya ni Kielton. Hindi parin nito
aprubado ang simpleng kasuotan niya, kulang nalang ay pasuotin din siya ng jacket
para lang maitago ang cleavage niyang hindi naman masyadong nakalitaw para sa
kanya.

"It's still very sexy." He said and caressed her back down to her butt, he gripped
on it.

"It's too hot to wear jacket,"

Kielton is sporting his black sleeveless shirt that revealed his ripped stomach
when you look at the both sides of his clothe.

Napairap siya. Siya nga ay hindi nagrereklamo na makikita ng mga fans nito ang
dapat ay sa kanya lang, tapos ito ay todo reklamo sa suot niya, balot na balot na
nga siya sa jeans na 'yon.
"Dito na kami, Kiel. Isabay niyo na si Alisson sa inyo." Si Felixx na pasakay sa
isang SUV.

"Sure,"

The bodyguard opened a door for them. Alisson was the one who got inside the SUV,
she found her seat at the back, freeing the vacant seat behind the driver. Doon
sila naupo si Kielton, magkatabi.

Inside the SUV was the driver and the two bodyguard. One was on the back sit, the
other one was in the front passenger seat.

Nauuna ang sasakyan ng ka-banda ni Kielton, nakasunod lang sila. Napagpasiyahan rin
ng management na sa labas ng Mall gawin, sa parking area malapit kung saan may
malawak na espasyo.

They are thirty minutes late already, but it's still alright, fans can wait.

"Yumakap ka lang sa'kin para safe ka," si Kielton na binibigyan siya ng impormasyon
kung gaano ka-wild ang mga fans nag nag-aabang sa pagbaba nila sa sasakyan palang.

"Pwede rin naman na hindi ako sumabay sayo," suhestiyon niya, umiiwas na masaktan
ng pisikal nang hindi inaasahan galing sa mga fans ng mga ito.

"Much better. Magsabay nalang kayo ni Alisson," Nilingon nito ang babae sa likod.
"Is that okay?"

"Actually, no, sasabay ako sa inyo dahil may kailangan akong kausaping tao."

Pasimple siyang napairap sa sagot ni Alisson. Ayaw niyang isipin na hindi siya nito
gustong makasama sa gig na 'yon, pero nararamdaman niya talaga na hindi nito
aprubado ang presensya niya.

"I can go alone, I have my vip pass now." It's in her bag.

"No, come with me." Hinigit siya ni Kielton sa bewang upang mas mapalapit pa rito,
sabay halik sa gilid ng ulo niya. "Dito ka lang sa tabi ko."

Kielton one hand that is on her back to her waist started to go up on the side of
her boobs, he secretly play with her breast.

Nag-angat siya ng tingin dito, pinapanlakihan ito ng mata pero tanging kindat lang
ang ginawa nito sa kanya at nagpatuloy sa tahimik na pagmamasahe sa kaliwang dibdib
niya.

Upang hindi mahalata ang ginawa ni Kielton sa dibdib niya ay isinandal niya ang
katawan dito, at yinakap ang braso nito, idinikit sa dibdib niya, para magmukhang
nakayakap lang talaga.

Kielton was smelling her hair and kissing her head until they reached their
destination.

Napa-ayos siya ng upo nang matanaw sa paligid ang maraming tao na nag-aabang sa
sasakyan ng ColdHeart.

May mga otorisadong tao ang nakapalibot sa mga fans upang hindi ang mga ito umabot
sa linya kung saan dadaan ang mga miyembro at si Kielton.

Their SUV is very tinted, but the fans get wild when they realized that the
passengers were the ColdHeart members.

Most of the crowd were female. May mga dalang karatula na nakasulat ang mga
paghanga ng mga ito sa grupong 'yon.

Marry me, Kielton!

We love you, ColdHeart!

Lahian mo ako, Kielton!

We support you, ColdHeart!

Forever ColdHeart fans!

Buntisin mo ako, Kielton Grande!

She quickly read all of those. She found it funny, but it pouted her lips too,
knowing that many women wanted to have a baby with Kielton. If that was a joke,
still, it affects her.

"Buntisin mo raw, oh," mahinang tukso niya sa binata sabay nguso sa may hawak ng
banner na 'yon.

Kielton laughed heartily at the side of her head.

"Ikaw lang ang gusto kong buntisin," bulong nito na nagpainit sa pisngi niya.

"Are you ready?" Alisson interrupted.

"Yeah," Kielton answered dryly like as if he's very used to see the wild crowd.

Kahit nakasarado ang sasakyan ay narinig parin nila ang matinding tilian sa labas
nang mag-umpisa nang lumabas sa sasakyan ang mga kasamahan ni Kielton.

Napangiwi siya nang masaksihan kung paano ang mga ito dumugin ng fans, pilit na
inaabot kahit na may mga gwardiya na nakapalibot sa mga ito. Mabilis ang kilos ng
mga ka-banda ni Kielton upang makaalis sa lugar na 'yon.

Gusto niyang umatras. She can't do that. She can't handle the wild crowd. Hindi
malabong hindi siya masaktan kahit pa yumakap yata siya kay Kielton.

"They are so wild." She murmured.

"It's normal." Hinawakan nito ang kamay niya. "Are you ready?"

"Not really,"

Nang bumukas ang pinto sa gilid ni Kielton ay halos mabingi siya sa hiyawan at
tilian ng mga fans, nagwawala ang mga ito, nagtatatalon nang masilayan ang binata.

Naka-abang na ang mga bodyguards sa pagbaba ni Keilton, mahigpit na pinipigilan ng

ibang gwardiya ang crowd na huwag tuluyang dumugin ang pagbaba ng binata.

"Go ahead, Kiel," Alisson urged him.

"My bag," binitawan niya ang kamay ni Kielton at kinuha ang bag niya sa tabi.

Bumaba ang binata sa sasakyan at naglahad ng kamay sa kanya pero ang atensyon ay
nasa mga fans nito, kumakaway ang isang kamay at nginingitian ang mga naroon.

Ann was about to hold Kielton's hand when Alisson blocked her. Nauna itong bumaba
at huli na nang imbes na kamay niya ang mahawakan ni Kielton ay ang kamay ni
Alisson ang nahuli nito.

Kielton automatically grabbed Alisson close to his body, securing her safety and
walked faster to avoid the wild crowd.

Matinding tilian at kilig ang ipinamalas ng mga fans sa eksenang 'yon. Kielton
securing Alisson is just a sweet gesture.

"Ma'am," the bodyguard caught her attention. Naka-abang ito sa pintuan.

Napakurap siya at sa huli ay malungkot na umiling.

"Susunod nalang ako. Close the door." Aniya at umayos nalang sa pagkaka-upo.

Wala naman pakialam sa kanya ang mga bodyguard na kasama sa loob ng sasakyan.
Tahimik lang ang mga ito.

They brought her to the vip entrance. Bumaba siya ng sasakyan pero hindi nagpunta
sa vip section's door.

Masama ang loob niya sa nagawa ni Kielton. Alam niyang pagkakamali lang 'yon, pero,
hindi mapakali ang dibdib niya na huwag magdamdam. Kielton just left her, alone and
sad.

Kung sabagay, hindi niya rin naman gusto na sumugod sa ganong kagulong crowd, pero
hindi naman ibig sabihin niyon ay payag na siyang si Alisson ang nasa posisyon na
dapat ay sa kanya.

COLDHEART started performing. Madilim na at maganda ang mga ilaw, sobrang saya rin
ng crowd. Nakatayo siya sa ilalim ng puno, sa parking lot, hindi kalayuan kung saan
itinayo ang stage.

May dalawang tauhan ang mga Grande na kanina pa nakasunod sa kanya, hinayaan niya
lang tutal ay tahimik lang ang mga ito.

Kielton is really darling of the crowd. He always have his playful smile on his
lips that made her fans giggled.

Katulad ng unang beses niya itong napanood mag perform, nasa pinaka gitna rin ito
ng stage, animo ito ang hari. He always own the stage every time he perform.

Nakasabit sa katawan nito ang gitara at nasa harap ang stand microphone. The
spotlight is striking on him, giving the crowd a full view of him in a flesh.

Siguradong masaya kung nasa vip section siya, mas malapit, kaya lang ay labis ang
pagdadamdam niya. Hindi niya pinahintulutan ang sariling magsaya, bagkos, nagmukmok
siya sa ilalim ng puno, sa sulok.

"Why are you here?" A familiar voice caught her attention.

Nilingon niya si Clinton na nakalapit na sa kanya, tinanaw ang kapatid nitong

kumakanta.

"It's better here," she answered. "Why are you here?"

"Just dropping by... to support that bastard," Clinton motioned his brother.

"You can be in vip section,"

"It's too noisy. It's better here."

"Babalik na rin ako sa hotel mamaya-maya."

"I have my men here to assist you, feel free."

"Thanks,"

Ilang sandali lang ay nagpaalam na rin si Clinton, kinausap nito saglit ang mga
tauhan bago tuluyang umalis.

The crowd went wild again when ColdHeart started to play their most hit song.

Crossing her arms above her chest, she stare at Kielton from afar.

The muscles on his arms were free to his fans eyes. Whenever he strummed his
guitar, it moved sexily, the veins were protruding.

Kung hindi na ba tayo

hahadlangan ng tadhana

Kung tama na ba ang oras

para sa ating dalawa

Babalik ka ba?

Babalik ka ba?

The crowd went silent when Kielton started singing beautifully and soulfully.

Ang mga ilaw na hawak ng mga fans ay itinaas ng mga ito, sinabayan ang mabagal na
musika, nagkaka-isa.

Umalis nang hindi nagpaalam

Pagsisisi ay hindi maiwasan

Oh, oh...

Mga desisyon na hindi napag-usapan

May pag-asa pa bang maayos

ang lahat ng ating pinagsamahan?

"What's the title of that song?" She asked one the guards.

"Sinayang," the one answered flatly.

"Is that their original song?"

"Yes, Ma'am."
Tumango-tango siya at nakinig ulit. Parang ang sakit-sakit ng kantang 'yon at mas
masakit kapag kinakanta na ni Kielton.

Mga ala-alang naiwan

Ang panahon ay sinayang

Kielton closed his eyes, strumming his guitar and sing his heart out.

Saan ba talaga ang tamang hantungan

ng pagmamahalang biglang nilisan?

Nagmulat ito ng mga mata, kitang-kita niya kung gaano nito ka-mahal ang musika.

Babalik ka pa ba?

Babalik ka pa ba?

Like as if he was waiting for someone to comeback to him... it sounded so painful.

Maghihintay sayong pagbabalik

Kahit masakit ...

Ohh, ohh

Mahal ko... bakit sinayang mo

Ang pagmamahal na inalay sayo

Bakit sinaktan mo

Ang pusong baliw sayo

Oh, bakit...

Bakit sinayang mo ...

Then the crowd sings with him.

Makalipas lang ang ilang sandali ay unti-unti nang pumatak ang ulan. Na-alerto ang
mga nanonood ngunit nanatili parin doon dahil hindi umalis ang mga nagpe-perform.
The show must go on even if it's raining.

She wanted to stay and watch Kielton doing the things the he love the most, but she
can't risk her health.

"Let's go back to the hotel," she said to the guards.

Kaagad naman kumilos ang mga ito at ibinalik siya sa hotel.

KIELTON was happy to perform in front of that crowd. It ended with a blast! Kaya
lang ay panandalian lang ang saya niya nang maalala ang nangyari nang makababa sa
sasakyan.

It wasn't Alisson who he wanted to secure from the crowds, but Ann. Alisson is very
used to that kind of situation that she can handle herself alone.
The moment he hugged Alisson and smell her scent, he knew exactly that he was
fucked up because he did a mistake for grabbing her instead of Ann. But because of
the wild crowd, the security didn't let him to get back to the car and get his poor
baby.

"You're trending again, Kiel." Jude showed the screen of his cellphone.

It was him and Alisson, he was hugging her possessively, protecting him from the
wild fans.

"I'm gonna read the comments, here. 'Mas bagay sila kesa kay Kianna. Kay Alisson ka
nalang Kielton'."

Hindi niya pinansin si Jude. He dialed Ann's number for the ninth time but she
wasn't answering. Malakas pa ang ulan sa labas kaya hindi sila makabalik kaagad sa
hotel. They are in the back stage, inside the air-conditioned tent.

"Matagal na ang usap-usapan na may relasyon ang dalawang 'yan, itinatago lang sa
publiko. Alisson is mature enough to handle her relationship with Kielton. Kiel
just used Kianna as a distraction to covered his real relationship with his
manager. Well done, Grande."

Patuloy sa pagbabasa si Jude na sinuportahan pa ng mga ka-banda niyang walang

magawa kundi painitin lalo ang ulo niyo dahil alam ng mga ito ang pagkakamaling
nagawa niya kanina.

"Kielton and Kianna parin, iba ang chemistry. Ang hot nila pareho!" Jasper said.
"May picture pa oh," tapos ay ipinakita sa kanya ang nakaw na larawan nila ni Ann
sa yate noong photoshoot nito.

That image was when Ann was mad at him because she's jealous to Iris. Sa dami nang
magnanakaw ng litrato, 'yon pang inaaway siya ng dalaga at masama ang tingin sa
kanya.

"Kung sino ang unang mabuntis kay Alisson at Kianna ibig sabihin 'yon talaga ang
girlfriend ni Kielton. Maghintay nalang tayo." Natawa ang mga ka-banda niya habang
binabasa ang comment na 'yon.

"People get crazy about your love life, Kielton." Felixx shook his head
unbelievably.

"I need to go," Paalam niya sa mga ito nang hindi na niya ma-contact talaga ang
dalaga.

"Ingat, Kiel."

Lumabas siya sa tent at kaagad naman siyang sinalubong ng tauhan nila para
payungan. They went to their SUV and ordered them to bring him to the hotel.

Kielton hurriedly went to their suite and to his surprised, Ann wasn't there.

Nagpunta siya sa bedroom ngunit wala rin ang dalaga doon. He even checked her
clothes in the walk in closet, but there's no trace of her stuffs there, no trace
of her all over their suite.

"Fuck," he cursed when he realized that she left him.

This is the result of his mistake.

14 ~ Heart

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

SINCE she can't fly directly from Cebu to Bohol, she took a fly to Davao that night
instead. Kahit umuulan ay hindi naman 'yon naging sanhi ng pagkansela ng mga
byaheng pang-himpapawid. She arrived safely in one of the hotel in the City.

She knew that leaving Kielton without telling him will cause trouble, but she was
too mad to give a damn.

Idagdag pa ang mga balita sa kanya ni Zabel tungkol sa kumalat na larawan ni

Kielton at Alisson sa internet at ang mga haka-haka ng mga fans sa totoong relasyon
ng dalawa.

"Lihim lang daw ang relasyon ng dalawang 'yan. Si Alisson, hinahayaan niya lang si
Kielton mambabae dahil alam niyang sa kanya parin bumabalik si Kielton pagkatapos
ng panandaliang sarap sa ibang babae." Kwento ni Zabel sa kanya sa kabilang linya.

She's in the airport, waiting to board.

"Kung ako si Alisson ay hindi ako papayag na may ibang babae si Kielton." Sagot
niya, iritado na sa mga naririnig pero sige parin ang pakikinig.

"Pero girl, sobra naman si Kielton kung gano'n talaga? Ibig sabihin, pa-fall talaga
siya? At 'yung mga sweet gesture niya sayo, hindi ba 'yon totoo?"

"Hindi ko alam. We forgot that he's a womanizer. A playboy will always be a

playboy."

"I don't like him na for you. Katulad lang din 'yan ng ex mo. We can't really trust
a man with that kind of looks."

Ann took a deep breath. She can feel like her heart is hurting. Nakakalungkot na
nasasaktan siya nang ganito, kung napigilan niya lang sana ang paglapit sa kanya ni
Kielton, hindi na siguro aabot sa mararamdaman niya ulit ang lungkot at pait sa
loob ng dibdib.

"Leave me a message when you arrive in Davao, alright?"

"Sure,"

"Okay, safe travel."

"Thanks."

Their conversation ended with that.

Now, she's laying her back in bed. Hindi maulan sa Davao, magpapahinga lang siya
saglit at maglilibot. She spotted a night club nearby, she can go and have some
drink.

It was twelve midnight when she decided to go out. She went to the Club and found
her sit in the island counter, she ordered a drink to the bartender.
The club wasn't crowded. The music wasn't very loud and it wasn't noisy. Everyone
have their own business and some are flirting around.

"Here's your Margarita, Madam," the cute bartender winked at her.

"Cool,"

She was tasting her Margarita when a man sat next to her.

"Martini," his baritone made her glanced at him.

His eyes silently roam around, but when he felt like someone is staring at him, he
cocked his head on the side to met her eyes.

"Yes?" he arched his thick brow.

Ann blinked and drink her Margarita to saved her butt from staring shamelessly with
that handsome stranger.

"Nothing," she answered after awhile.

"Are you alone?" he asked casually.

"Yes,"

"Luke," naglahad ito ng kamay sa maginoong paraan na hindi niya kayang ignorahin.

"Kianna," she shook his hand. "Alone?"

"Yeah," he simply looked around again as if he was looking for something or

someone.

Maya-maya lang ay may lumapit ditong naka-unipormadong lalaki at may ibinulong na

tinanguan lang nito.

She noticed that even the way Luke is sitting, it scream how honorable he is. His
aura told her that he wasn't there for fun, he don't look like someone who would
waste his time with some stupid things, it gave her the impression that his time
seems very precious, it's expensive.

"You seems like you're in a business, huh." she noticed.

"You can say that."

Luke lifted his glass a bit as a sign of cheers before he sipped on his Martini.

"Are you from here?"

"No,"

"Tourist?"

"Not really."

"Why are you here then?" She's entertaining herself from asking some random
question with this man.

"I don't think it's your business to know that, pretty." The side of his lips
curved up.

"Looking for someone here?"

She ordered another shot of Margarita to the bartender.

"Maybe?"

"Woman?" She teased.

"Hmm,"

"Babae nga!" she giggled when she got it right.

He simply looked around again, then he sighed when he stopped his eyes on the other
corner of the Club.

Sinipat niya kung saan ito nakatingin at nakita ang seksing babae na nakatingin sa
gawi nila.

"Siya?" She whispered as she motioned the woman who's now glaring at her.

The woman is rocking the black glittery fitted long sleeve classy dress and high
heeled sandals. Her dress is hugging her curve sexily. Alon-alon ang buhok, natural
na nakapilantik ang pilik-mata na kahit hindi gaanong malapit sa kanila ay tanaw
parin. Maganda pero halatang... maldita.

"Flirt with me," Luke demanded in a low tone.

Nang matanto niya kung ano ang lihim na mensahe sa sinabi nito, napangisi siya at
sumunod. She caressed his chest, smiling sweetly at him.

"Kapag ako napahamak, malalagot ka sa'kin," pabulong na banta niya.

Nang pasimple niyang tignan ang babae, medyo napangiwi siya nang makita ang galit
na tingin nito sa kanya at sa kamay niyang nasa dibdib ni Luke na humahaplos.

"I think, she's jealous. She's glaring at me." she murmured.

"You think so?" May aliw sa mata nito.

"Bakit gustung-gusto niyo na nagseselos ang mga babae? How evil," she leered.

She remembered how Kielton's reacted when he concluded that she's jealous. Parang
tuwang-tuwa pa na nagseselos siya!

When Luke moved his face closer to hers, she got alarmed. Ilalayo niya sana ang
mukha ngunit umangat lang ang sulok ng labi nito, sinasabing hindi naman talaga
siya hahalikan.

"She's coming here..." she informed him when she saw to her peripheral vision that
the woman is walking to their direction angrily. "Malapit na sa likod mo, humanda
ka..."

"Flirt!" The woman grabbed her hand away from Luke's chest.

Napangiwi siya at gustong matawa, pero pinanatili ang kunyari ay pagtataka sa

kanyang mukha sa inasta ng babae.
"Do you know who's this man you're flirting with?!" The woman asked her with
disgust in her eyes.

"Does it matter?" Ann countered back, arching her eyebrow.

"Let's go," Luke hold the woman's hand gently, but she can't just leave without
proving her point.

"No!" The woman glared at Luke.

"You know, I hate watching dramas. Go ahead and leave." Ann tiredly said to them.

"Come on, let's go back to the hotel." Luke tried his luck again but the woman is
hardheaded like her.

"I won't let this pass, Luke. Nawala lang ako ng ilang araw, heto at makikita
kitang may kasamang iba."

Makaka-saksi na naman siya ng pag-aaway ng magkarelasyon, uh.

"He's my business partner." Ann said to save Luke's ass.

But the woman got angrier.

"Don't you dare lie to me! He's not a businessman! He's a Politician!"

Napanguso siya at gustong tawanan ang sarili. Magtatanggol na nga lang siya ay
sablay pa. Well, no wonder why Luke has this strong imposing aura around him,
because he's politician, he looks like he really knew how to handle many people.

"I"m sorry about this mess." Luke apologized to her.

Kumindat lang siya upang sabihin na ayos lang 'yon sa kanya. She's having fun
seeing a couple fighting because of jealousy. It's cute.

"Baby, let's go." Luke hold the woman's elbow gently.

Nang hindi nagpatinag ang babae ay niyakap ni Luke ang magkabilang bewang nito, at
ipinaharap dito dahil mariin ang titig sa kanya ng babae.

Now, they are facing each other. Luke was the one who gave up, his face softened.
The woman remain mad.

"I thought you came here to find me, but what's this? You're flirting with other
woman!" The woman bursted out.

Luke sighed. Dinampian nito ng halik ang gilid ng labi ng babae.

"I came here for you."

"Liar!"

"Let's not talk here. You're catching attention."

"The hell I care!"

Luke planted another gentle kiss on woman's lips this time. And yes, these lovers
were catching attention.
"I hate you." the woman whispered.

"I wouldn't think twice to give you a punishment if I heard another bad words from
your pretty little mouth." Luke whispered back with warning in his voice.

"I hate you, I hate you."

He groaned and brushed his lips against the woman's lips.

"Let's go to my suite. I missed licking you."

That was a whisper but it fucking reached her ears! Siya ang nahihiya sa dalawa!

Tinignan siya ng babae tapos ay inirapan siya.

"Zakia," saway ni Luke nang makita ang malditang pag-irap sa kanya ni Zakia.

Luke gave her an apologetic gaze again.

Ann gave him a small smile to tell him it was really okay.

Kalaunan ay napa-payag din nito si Zakia na umalis na sa Club.

JOYCE ANN slept late. Her head is throbbing. Mas sumakit lalo 'yon nang marinig ang
sunud-sunod na door bell na nagpagising sa kanya ng tuluyan.

She checked the time on her phone, it's ten in the morning already.

"Wait!" She annoyingly screamed when the door bell rang again.

Ann grabbed her robe and covered her naked body. Very annoyed, she opened the door
without looking at the peephole.

Her heart almost skip a beat when she welcomed by Kielton's face. His eyes were
menacing and the darkness of his aura told her that he's angry as fuck.

"What-"

Hindi niya na natuloy ang sasabihin dahil mabibigat ang yapak nito nang tinahak ang
daan papunta sa kama niya.

Nang walang nakita doon ay sa shower room naman nagpunta, parang may hinahanap.

"Where's that man?" His voice was icy.

Nakatayo siya sa frame ng pintuan, yakap ang roba. Nagtataka kung bakit galit na
galit ito, naka-kuyom ang mga kamao.

Kumunot ang noo niya. Sino ang tinutukoy nito?

"That man you were with last night in that fucking Club!"

She almost jump when his voice thundered.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

She still sleepy that she forgot what happened last night. Ayaw niya pang
alalahanin. Masakit ang ulo niya.
"Here,"

Kielton showed to her his phone. Tinignan niya 'yon at nakita ang nakaw na larawan
sa Club.

There, she was sitting in the island counter while he hand was in the man's chest,
she looked like she was flirting him.

"It was Luke," she answered.

"I know. He's my friend's brother. Why were you with him?"

Bumalik siya sa kama, napapagod na humiga. Hindi pinansin ang galit na kinokontrol
lang ng binata.

"I met him last night-"

"Why were you caressing his chest?!"

"Can we just talk about it later? I'm still sleepy."

"Did you kiss him?"

Ann narrowed her eyes. She's getting annoyed. Pagkatapos nitong istorbohin ang
tulog niya, heto at mukhang paparatangan pa siyang humalik sa ibang lalaki!

"Who cares if I kissed him?"

"You kissed him?" He unbelievably laughed without humor.

Nagtatakang sinundan niya ito ng tingin nang magpunta sa shower room. Nang
makabalik ay may dala nang towel na basa.

Naupo ito sa tabi niya at maingat na hinawakan ang panga niya. He's still gentle
even it's obvious that he was so mad.

Her eyes widened when Kielton wiped her lips using that damn towel. Sobrang iritado
nang mga mata nito na para bang kaaway ang labi niya. Ganon pa man ay maingat parin
talaga ang bawat pagpahid nito ng towel sa labi niya.

"What are you doing..." she asked curiously between his wiping.

"Getting rid of with that man's kisses on your lips."

Gusto niyang matawa pero seryoso itong pinupunasan ang labi niya.

"Isang linggo kang walang halik sa'kin." He said that like a punishment for her
because she kissed other man.

"Stop that," she slap his hand lightly.

Kielton sighed. Gigil na tinapon nito ang towel, napatayo. Napasuklay sa sariling
buhok gamit ang mga daliri, may pagsisisi at sobrang frustrasyon sa mukha.

"I didn't mean what happened yesterday." He said, very apologetic. "I thought it
was you."

Now that she remembered it again, bumalik ang sama ng loob niya. Pakiramdam niya
talaga ay nagmukha siyang kawawa na naiwan sa sasakyan.
"Nangyari na 'yon. Wala na akong magagawa pa do'n."

"Still, I'm sorry."

Mula sa galit na itsura ay nagpalit ang emosyon nito sa malambot at halos

nagmamakaawa na intindihin niya. Bumalik ito sa kama at hinawakan ang kanyang mga
kamay.

"I understand."

"Nasaktan ba kita?" Marahan na tanong nito, naninigurado kahit na alam naman na

nasaktan siya. Kung hindi ay hindi naman niya ito lalayasan nang walang paalam.

Gusto niya itong sumbatan, pagalitan at kwestyunin kung bakit hindi man lang siya
nagawang balikan? But who is she to demand for that? Not because they had sex, it
doesn't mean she can demand for more of him.

"It's fine. Alam kong nagkamali ka lang."

"But you left me without waiting for my explanation."

"I don't ask for your explanation. And I said, it's fine. Don't blame yourself too
much."

"Because I know, it was my fault. The blame is on me."

"Why are you here by the way? You're supposed to be in Bohol."

"Do you think I can live a day without talking to you?" He leered.

"You're so guilty."

"Because I un-intentionally hurt you."

Tumahimik siya at pilit inisa-isa ang mga bagay na nagpagalit sa kanya kagabi kaya
nag-desisyon siyang umalis nalang.

Una ay ang pagkakamali ni Kielton na kunin ang kamay ni Alisson imbes na ang kamay
niya, pangalawa ay ang mga nabuong haka-haka sa mundo ng social media tungkol sa
totoong relasyon ng dalawa.

Alam niyang si Kielton lang ang makakasagot ng mga tanong na 'yon, pero kung
sasagutin nga ba nito ang mga 'yon, maniniwala ba siya?

"I'm sorry," Kielton whispered sincerely after a long while of silence.

Napayuko siya. Kung bakit ay nasasaktan parin siya kahit na humingi na ito ng
paumanhin.

"Totoo ba?" Malamyos ang boses na biglang tanong niya.

Kielton forehead knotted curiously.

"Totoo ba 'yung sinasabi sa inyo ng mga fans niyo? Na may relasyon kayo ni Alisson
dati pa? You're just hiding it."

"It's not true. Walang katotohanan ang lahat ng 'yan." He answered directly with
glimpsed of honesty in his eyes.
"And they said, you're just using me to cover your real relationship with Alisson.
Zabel told me that."

"Don't listen to them. They are just guessing and assuming about what's really
happening in my personal life."

She's not into social media but she has a friend who's very active using it. Kaya
tuloy ay hindi siya nahuhuli sa balita kahit na hindi naman siya talaga gumagamit
niyon. Mas lamang pa na nasisira ang mood niya kesa sa matuwa sa mga natatanggap na
balita.

It's not really helpful for her.

"Hindi malabo na magkagusto kayo sa isa't-isa dahil madalas kayong magkasama."

"Kung gusto ko talaga siya, tingin mo pupuntahan pa kita dito?"

Desperado na kaagad ito, tila ba sinasabing bakit hindi niya maintindihan ang
talagang dahilan kung bakit naroon ito sa harap niya.

"Maybe you're just really guilty that you left me yesterday, that's why you're here
to clean your conscience."

"Do you really think that I like Alisson more than I like you?" He unbelievably
laugh without humor in it.

Ann simple bit the side of her cheek to suppress a damn smile. So, this man really
likes her that much? Her heart is dancing inside her chest hearing Kielton's
feelings for her.

"Who knows?" She stand with her poker face.

"Yeah, I expected this. I know you wouldn't believe me when I said that I like you,
but, I really do."

Ann tried hard her best to stay emotionless, but deep inside, her heart is going
wild!

"Why do you like me?" Her soft voice escape her lips.

Tinignan siya ni Kielton tapos ay nahihirapan na napabuntong hininga, para bang

kahit ang sarili ay hindi alam ang isasagot sa tanong niyang 'yon.

When Kielton remain silent, she urged him to answer her.

"You can't like someone without a reason! Tell me why do you like me."

"Tang ina hindi ko rin alam sa sarili ko kung bakit gustung-gusto kita." Iritado
ang boses nito.

Nangingiti talaga siya, napipigilan niya lang.

Kung kanina ay galit ito sa kung sinoman ang nanghalik sa kanya, ngayon ay mukhang
sa sarili nito ito galit. He looks like he's silently battling with the demons
inside him.

"Gustung-gusto mo ako..." ulit niya sa mahinang boses, naramdaman ang pag-init ng

pisngi.
Kielton only gave her an annoyed glance, he seems like he wasn't really expecting
himself to confessed his feeling just like that.

"Sabi na nga ba, may gusto ka talaga sa'kin." Mayabang na sambit niya, napapairap
pa.

Kielton tiredly lay his back on bed near the edge. She comfortably placed her toes
above his hard stomach. He didn't mind it though, she knew that he he likes being
in physical contact with her. They both like that skin to skin contact.

"Still, I won't kiss you for one week." He heartlessly muttered.

He really believed that she kissed Luke last night?

"No kiss and no sex?" Paninigurado niya.

"Just sex, but no kiss in your lips."

Inirapan niya ito. Maybe he can't stay longer without having sex?

"Hindi tayo magtatalik hanggat hindi pa kita sinasagot!"

Kielton tiredly nodded his head. Using his forearm, he covered his eyes. Hawak ng
isang kamay nito ang talampakan niya na nasa ibabaw ng tiyan nito.

"Sagutin mo na ako," he demanded. "Doon din naman ang bagsak ng lahat ng ito."

Alam niya pero hindi niya parin ito sasagutin sa araw na 'yon.

"Not right now."

"Tomorrow then?"

She laughed shortly. "No,"

"You should be proud, your boyfriend is Kielton Grande." His voice was full of
arrogance. "Sa daming babaeng nababaliw sa'kin, bakit ikaw pa 'tong hindi mabaliw-
baliw."

"Alam mo kung bakit? Dahil ikaw ang naunang nabaliw sa ating dalawa." Tinapatan
niya ang pagka-arogante nito.

Nang bumangon ito at gumapang papunta sa kanya, ay nakaramdam siya ng excitement.

Kielton is now above her, he rested his face above her chest.

"I know, I'm gonna lose this game with you. You won luckily by owning me. " He
whispered. "You own all of me including my heart, baby."

He sounded like as if he devotedly surrendered himself to her.

Just like that, she felt like her heart is okay again.
15 ~ Threat (SPG)
CHAPTER FIFTEEN

ANN opened her eyes from deep sleep to check what's happening on her chest. With
her blurry vision, she looked down only to see Kielton sucking her nipples,
alternately.
They fell asleep after they talked about his feelings for her. She felt contented
knowing that Kielton likes her and he's with her at that moment.

Nakatagilid siya ng higa habang si Kielton ay gano'n din, nakaharap ang mukha sa
dibdib niya, tahimik na sinisipsip ang ut*ng niya habang humihimas ang daliri sa
hiwa ng kanyang pagkababae.

"Umm," she moaned softly.

She reached for his hair and caressed it. Itinanday niya ang isang hita rito upang
bigyan din ng laya ang daliri nito sa paghagod sa sensitibong parte ng katawan
niya.

Muli niyang ipinikit ang mga mata, inaantok pa talaga.

"Continue your sleep," he whispered huskily.

She remembered that she slept with her robe around her but now, she's already
naked.

"What time is it?" she asked.

"Almost lunch."

"Kumain ka na?"

"Kakain palang," kaswal na sagot nito bago bumaba ang labi sa tiyan niya.

She removed the white sheet that covering them and watched Kielton on how he please
her body.

Nanatili na nakatagilid ang higa niya ngunit hindi 'yon naging sagabal para hindi
ipagpatuloy ng binata ang gustong gawin.

"Grabe ka," natatawang sambit niya nang inangat nito ang isang binti niya, medyo
ipinatong sa balikat nito.

His head is now between her thighs.

"This will be your punishment for kissing another man." He ruthlessly muttered
before he punish her womanhood using his pierced tongue.

Hindi na siya nakapag-protesta pa at sasabihin na hindi naman talaga siya humalik

sa ibang lalaki, kaya lang ay binalot na siyang ng matinding kiliti.

"Kielton! Ohh!"

She grabbed his hair when his tongue became violent. Marahas at madiin ang
ginagawang pagdila sa pagkababae niya, na mabilis na nagpanginig sa kanyang mga
hita. Her womanhood is throbbing so bad!

"Baby, it's not true!" She gasped when she reached her orgasm in just two minutes!

That was her estimated time!

"Fuck!" She cursed breathily when Kielton rolled over.

Her back is in bed now, Kielton's tongue remain on her femininity. Dalawang binti
niya na ang mahigpit nitong yakap, nakasubsob ang mukha sa pagitan ng kanyang mga
hita.

He don't care even if she's gripping his hair, even if she scream her moans and
ever if she begged for him to stop for a while, he didn't listen to her, he keeps
on punishing her womanhood.

Ann didn't count how many times she reached orgasm. She felt tired already, Kielton
been licking her for maybe almost an hour.

"I said, it's not true... I didn't kiss him." her voice was weak, together with her
body.

"Now you know what will happen to you if you ever kiss another man in the future."
He smirked.

Kinagat niya ang labi. She admit, that was a unique punishment, it felt so good,
but it's too much. His tongue is magical, it expertly moved all over her
femininity. Pakiramdam niya ay walang parte na hindi inabot ng dila ng binata,
walang pinaglagpas.

"Are you really telling the truth?" He asked tenderly when he crawled up to face
her.

Masuyo siya nitong hinalik-halikan sa gilid ng labi. Para siyang natunaw sa sobrang
rahan ng halik na 'yon, may kakaibang damdamin na ipinamalas. It wasn't pure lust
anymore, there's something in his kisses.

"Yes,"

Kielton gave her a gentle stare. She could almost see his soul while staring back
at his beautiful grayish eyes.

"Should I say sorry for punishing you?"

"No," she shook her head and cupped his jaw using her soft palm.

She was so tempted to kiss him. Pakiramdam niya ay hindi mabubuo ang araw niya
kapag hindi ito nahalikan sa mga sandaling 'yon. It's weird but damn, she wanted to
kiss him!

Slowly, she moved her face closers to his. She closed her eyes when their lips
touches.

The only matter for her at the moment is to feel his lips... his soul by kissing
him.

A smile form her lips when Kielton answered her kisses. He was the one who urged
her to open up for him, and she obeyed.

Their tongue move around their mouth passionately, it's very different from the way
they kissed before. Before was too aggressive and full of lust. This time, it was
mellow, passionate and deep.

In that moment, she knew to herself that she starting to develop her real feelings
for him, she starting to admit it to herself.

Her heart keep on dancing and jumping inside her chest. Para bang nagce-celebrate
ang kanyang puso. Hindi niya maawat ang sunud-sunod na pagpintig kaya hinayaan niya
nalang.

When they stopped, they are both gasping.

Kielton brushed his lips against her. Their lips are both swollen, wet and reddish.
It looks so sexy and it's tempting.

He cupped her face with gentleness, his eyes were on her lips, he looks so tempted
to kiss her again, but he's taking his time to feel whatever it was he's feeling
inside.

"Kielton," she whispered his name softly, making him close his eyes.

"Do you feel it?"

Kahit na wala naman itong direktang sinasabi kung ano ba 'yon, tumango siya.

"Yes,"

"I feel it too."

Ngumiti siya at dinampian ulit ito ng halik sa labi.

MABILIS NA lumipas ang mga buwan. Ann signed a contract in Bella Xaria Clothing
Line. Her career started from there. She became popular when people got
familiarized with the new clothing brand.

Their first photoshoot in El Grande's yacht a few months ago became viral in the
internet that made her gained many followers on social media. She received a lot of
project from different company, she declined some, but she agreed to most of it.

Aside from being the face of Bella Xaria, she also appeared in some TV commercials.
But she never get into showbiz industry. She can't handle another project even
though they offer her millions.

"Kailan daw ba kasi kayo aamin?" Si Zabel na binisita siya sa mansyon nila.

Sunud-sunod ang project na dumating sa kanya nitong mga nakalipas na buwan at

ngayon lang siya na-bakante at nakapag-pahinga ng maayos.

They are at the backyard in the swimming pool area.

"We want our relationship to stay private."

Yes, her relationship with Kielton is now official. Tatlong buwan na silang
magkasintahan ngunit hindi nila 'yon ipinaalam sa publiko. At dahil mabenta si
Kielton sa mga paparazzi, madalas na may kumakalat na larawan nilang dalawa, pero
ni minsan ay hindi sila umamin sa totoong estado ng kanilang relasyon.

"Malakas makaramdam ang mga fans lalo at dumalang ang pagbisita ni Kielton sa mga
Club, hindi tulad noon. Kung makita man siyang may kasamang babae, ikaw lang, ikaw
ang madalas kasama sa mga litratong kumakalat sa internet at tabloids."

"What they see is what they get."

They both decided to make their relationship privately, even though at first,
Kielton wanted it publicly.

Doon niya lang talaga natanto na sobrang seryoso sa kanya ng binata na handang
ipagsigawan sa mundo na may relasyon sila, hindi niya lang pinagbigyan.

"Alam ba ng pamilya mo 'to?" Sumimsim si Zabel sa juice.

"I told them about my relationship with Kielton. My father was the one who
disagreed with it."

She couldn't forget that night when she told her family about her being Kielton
Grande's girlfriend.

ANN is having dinner with her family in their mansion. Matagal na rin bago ulit
sila na-kumpleto sa hapag kainan dahil lahat sila ay naging abala sa kanya-kanyang
trabaho.

Ganon pa man, nakiki-balita naman sa kanya ang Ate Amara niya tungkol sa mga
balitang kumakalat ng pagkakaroon niya ng relasyon sa sikat na bokalistang si
Kielton.

"Yes, it's true. Kielton is my boyfriend." She admitted it in front of her family.

"Kailan pa?" Ang mommy niya na tinitimbang pa ang sitwasyon.

"Three months na, mom."

"Who's that Kielton?" Her father finally spoke.

"Dad, Kielton is the son of Sebastian Grande, his family own the Grande Cruises."
Her brother, Ash was the one who answered.

When her father realized that Kielton's family is into business, he suddenly got
interested.

"So, your boyfriend is a business man?"

"No, dad,"

"I thought they own the Grande Cruises?"

"Yes but he's not the one who runs their family business."

"Then, what's his job?" Her father asked, confused.

"He has a good career in music industry." She proudly said.

Nang akala niya ay matutuwa ang daddy niya, nagkamali siya, napa-iling ito. He
looks disappointed.

Nang tignan niya ang mommy niya ay nagkibit lang ito ng balikat, hindi man sabihin
ay alam niyang hindi na kaagad aprubado si Kielton sa magulang niya.

"Kielton is famous, dad. Recently, he listed as one of the most highest paid artist
in his generation." Amara informed them.

Ngumiti siya sa Ate niya, nahiya siya dahil hindi niya alam na may ganon
achievement si Kielton. Hindi naman din naman sinabi ng binata sa kanya at hindi
niya rin nabalitaan 'yon.

"How much is your boyfriend's net worth?" Her father asked her.
Ann sipped on her white wine. She don't know the answer and she don't care now how
much is Kielton's net worth!

"Is that matter, dad?"

"Of course. If he can't provide your future together, then, he better leave his
career and start helping his family to manage their businesses instead. With that,
he will earn more."

But Kielton is not into business stuff. Kailangan niya pa bang sabihin 'yon sa
daddy niya? May saysay pa ba 'yon?

"I think his financial status is stable." She said even if she's not really sure.

"Check it, Ash," Her father ordered her brother. "I want to know his net worth
ASAP."

"Okay, dad." Ash responded politely, then glance at her, telling her to understand
him for obeying their father's demand.

Maliit lang na ngitian niya ang Kuya Ash niya, sinasabing ayos lang din 'yon sa
kanya.

Kinabukasan din ay bago pa makapunta ang Kuya Ash niya sa library room ng masyon
nila para ipasa sa ama ang dokumentong dala, naharang niya na ito.

"Kuya, what's that?"

"This?" He lifted a brown envelope. "This is your boyfriend's net worth."

"Patingin,"

Mabilis niyang kinuha 'yon at hinayaan naman siya ng kapatid.

"Review it. Ibalik mo kaagad sakin kapag tapos ka na."

"Thanks, Kuya." Yumakap siya dito at nagpunta sa silid niya.

She's not that interested about Kielton's net worth, but she wanted to know how
much, so she can decide if it will pass with her father's standard. Campbelland
Inc. net worth reached P1.2 Billion last year.

Ann sat above her bed and checked all the documents inside the envelope.

She thought that it's only Kielton's net worth, but she was wrong when she saw
their company name, 'Grande Cruises' net worth!

They recently reached $5 Billion net worth, including their local ships, called;
'Alandra'.

She learned that... El Grande and Alandra ships and yachts are under Grande
Cruises.

She's not that very good in Mathematics but she knew how wealthy is Kielton's
family. Richer than them!

Still in awe, she searched for Kielton's paper. She found it and carefully read and
understand every details about him and a bit information about his family
background.
'Kielton Grande is the second son of a tycoon business man, Sebastian Grande, who
recently gave his chair in Grande Cruises to his first son, Clinton Grande.

Kielton's mother, Karrah Miller, was a former fashion model and even until this
moment, she was always spotted attending a high class Fashion galore inside and
mostly outside the Country.

Sebastian and Karrah's unica hija, Alandra Grande, is currently residing in their
mansion in Italy. She's living her luxurious life by cruising all over the world.'

Ann arched a brow. Sa pamilya ni Kielton ay ang Kuya Clinton palang nito ang
nakikilala niya. Ano kaya ang pakiramdam na makilala niya ang pamilya Grande?

She continue reading.

'Kielton Grande's estimated net worth is $7 Million, including his income, cars,
lifestyle, some endorsement, albums and concert.

Kielton Grande's private luxury yacht, chopper and his inheritance from his father
is another story to discuss.'

"My boyfriend is rich, huh. I hope daddy will like you na." She murmured to herself
and bring back the document inside the envelope.

Ann just sighed. Still, her father don't like Kielton for her, though. He likes
businessman like him, so, they can understand each other.

"Matatanggap din 'yan ni Tito si Kielton." Si Zabel. "Don't tell me Tito Campbell
still like your ex?! Sa kanila na ang yaman nila, wag na wag mo ng balikan 'yang ex
mo, ha!"

Zabel can't mention the name of her ex because she don't want to hear it until now.
She hate her ex boyfriend a lot.

"Wala na akong balita sa kanya at ayaw ko na rin maki-balita. Masaya naman kami ni
Kielton."

"Nasaan na pala 'yang boyfriend mo?"

"He's busy. They have concert next month, remember?"

"Oo nga pala. 'Yung vip ticket natin, ha, don't forget."

"Yeah, it's all ready. No worries." She wiggled her eyebrow.

The day went on and she needs to be back at work.

It's been a long while since the last time spent her time with Kielton. She already
missed him.

Ann is now on her photoshoot for a new billboard of Bella Xaria. It's their lunch
break.

Evie brought her lunch on her table, it's chicken salad and strawberry shake.

"Ubusin mo 'yan, ah. Ilang araw ka ng hindi kumakain ng maayos." Bilin sa kanya
nito.
Matamlay niya lang na tinignan ang pagkain, hindi man lang siya natakam.

"Hindi bagay sayo ang masyadong magpa-payat, Ann." Dagdag pa nito na sinusuri ang
reaksyon niya.

"Malaki parin naman 'yung boobs ko, di ba?" Biro niya at lumiyad pa.

Natawa ito. "Ikaw talaga. Hala sige, kumain ka na riyan. Tawagin mo ako kapag tapos
ka na."

"Okay, thanks for this." She pointed the plate of chicken salad.

Kinuha niya ang cellphone sa bag at nag-tipa ulit ng text message para kay Kielton.

To: Baby

I miss you. When can I see you?

Ibinalik niya ang cellphone pagkatapos ma-i-send 'yon at pilit na kumain dahil may
susunod na shots pa siya na kailangan kuhanan.

After a few minutes, Kielton replied.

From: Baby

I miss you so bad. When can I lick you?

Kahit mag-isa ay nangiti siya sa reply ng kasintahan. She could imagine his cute
face begging for her to lick her.

To: Baby

How about tonight?

When Kielton didn't call her, it means, he's really busy. Madalas ay maingay sa
paligid nito kaya hindi rin sila nagkakaintindihan.

From: Baby

Sure. I'm gonna pick you up.

She giggled. Finally, they will see each other again.

She typed a reply.

To: Baby

Okay, I will wait for you.

Hindi na nag-reply si Kielton kaya tinapos niya nalang ang pagkain.

ANN is ready to see Kielton. She choose to wear a dark brown tube dress with slit
and high heeled gladiator sandals.

"Where are you going?" Amara asked her.

"Date,"

"With Kielton?"
"Yes,"

"Hindi mo ba napanood ang balita?"

"Balita?" Takang tanong niya at sinundan ito pabalik sa malawak na sala nila.

Amara turned on the large flat screen of TV.

'Breaking News:

Cops Seized P1.2 Million Shabu Inside the 'ColdHeart Band' Music Studio in Taguig
City.'

Kielton's bandmates were arrested. Naka-posas ang mga ito at pilit na nanlalaban sa
mga pulis, may galit sa mga mata at pagbabanta.

It's covered by media. Marami na rin tao ang naroon at nag-aabang. May kuha sa loob
ng studio at mayroon din sa labas kung saan naghihintay ang mga tao. May mga
sasakyan ng pulis, umiilaw.

Nanginig bigla ang kalamnan niya lalo na nang ma-itutok sa camera si Kielton na
hawak ng dalawang pulis.

There's so much anger in his eyes, she couldn't believe that even in the live
telecast she could see those eyes with full of hatred and vengeance.

"Don't you dare put that fucking handcuffs on me." Kielton said ruthlessly to those
policemen who tried to handcuff him.

Napa-atras ang mga pulis at hinayaan itong malayang maglakad, nakasunod lang ang
mga pulis dito pati na rin ang mapipilit at makukulit na reporter.

"Mr. Grande, Mr. Grande, ano ang masasabi mo sa mga haka-haka na nataniman lang ang
studio niyo ng droga?" Nakasunod ang isang reporter, mabilis at sunud-sunod ang mga
tanong kay Kielton.

But Kielton didn't answered, he ignored all those media and even his fans that was
waiting for him outside the building.

Nakita niya na sumakay ito sa police mobile at mabilis na nagsi-sunuran ang mga tao
at media.

Napa-upo si Ann sa sofa, nanghihina at hindi makapaniwala na mangyayari ang ganito

sa bandang ColdHeart at lalo na kay Kielton.

She's sure that Kielton don't use drug! He smoke, yes, but drugs? No! Never! Never!

"What a shame to his family." Her father arrived together with her mother.

Nakatingin ang mga ito sa pinapanood nila, patuloy parin ang takbo ng balita
tungkol sa nangyari.

Napayuko siya. Wala pa man ay hindi na kayang tanggapin kaagad ang mga ibabatong
salita ng daddy niya laban kay Kielton.

"You better end your relationship with that man. I can't stand seeing my daughter
being with a man that involved in illegal drugs." Her father sharp words is like a
knife that cut her heart.
Ann can't handle her emotions. Hindi naman mababa ang luha niya pero nangilid ang
gilid ng kanyang mga mata, labis na nasasaktan para sa sinapit ni Kielton at ng ka-
banda nito.

"He's not a drug user or even a drug dealer!"

"Don't be too blind with love, it will only hurt you." Her father said. "End you
relationship with that man or I will throw you away in your grandfather's rest
house!"

That was her father's last words, it was like a threat, before he left the living
area.

Kahit ang mommy niya ay hindi siya nagawang ipagtanggol man lang. Tanging ang Ate
Amara niya lang ang naiwan at umalo sa kanya.

"Ate, I know, he's not a drug user. I know him too much. I believed in him.
Nagkakamali lang ang mga pulis. Nagkakamali lang sila."

Sunud-sunod na sabi niya at umiyak na ng tuluyan.

"Pupuntahan ko siya, alam kong kailangan niya ako."

"Not this time, Ann. Mainit pa ang balita. Hindi maganda na magpapakita ka roon at
baka madamay ka pa."

Umiling-iling siya, hindi papayag na hindi mapuntahan si Kielton.

"No, I will go and see him!"

Tumayo siya at naglakas palabas habang nagpupunas ng luha.

"Ann! Ipapahamak mo lang ang sarili mo! You know that daddy is not joking! He will
throw you away! He meant it!"

Narinig niyang pahabol ni Amara pero hindi siya nagpatinag.

Kailangan niyang makita si Kielton at kung hindi ay mababaliw siya!

16 ~ Ruined
CHAPTER SIXTEEN

KIELTON smiled when he received Ann's selfie. She was laying in her bed, wearing a
royal blue silk nighties. Natural na nakalitaw ang cleavage kahit hindi naman
talaga sinasadya. His girlfriend is really gifted in that department.

They are exchanging a text messages because they both don't have enough time to
spend together. He always try his best to understand their situation, especially
that Ann was just starting to have her career in modeling industry.

He support his girl, he's her number one fan and will always be. Alam niya ang
pakiramdam nang hindi nakakakuha ng suporta galing sa mga taong nakapaligid sayo,
kaya kahit anong mangyari ay mananatili ang matibay na suporta niya sa kasintahan,
kahit na minsan ay may mga larawan itong hindi niya aprubado.

Ann is too sexy and very seductive. He's sure that men is fantasizing his girl, but
what can he do? This is Ann's dream. He don't want to be a villain just because
he's too jealous that everyone see his girlfriend's body.
The only thing that always comfort him is the fact that he's the only one who own
all of her. Siya lang at wala ng iba pa.

Pwedeng tignan, pero patay sa kanya ang magtatangkang hawakan ang kasintahan niya.
Putang ina, makakapatay nga talaga siya kapag may tarantadong nangbastos sa dalaga.

From: My baby

I need to sleep. My call time is too early.

Kielton sighed. Ang oras na naibibigay sa kanya ni Ann simula nang magkaroon ito ng
maraming proyekto ay kaunti nalang at ipinagkakasya niya 'yon, pilit iniintindi sa
abot ng kanyang makakaya.

He always made himself contented by her sweet messages and selfies. Pasasaaan ba at
matatapos din ang ka-abalahan nilang dalawa, babalik na ulit sila sa dati na
palaging magkasama.

Hindi niya rin naman magawang magreklamo dahil kahit siya ay sobrang abala sa
nalalapit na concert ng ColdHeart. It's one of the most awaited concert, it's big
and all the tickets were sold out in just two weeks after it released a few months
ago.

Sa susunod na buwan na 'yon kaya matindi ang pag-e-ensayong ginagawa nila, kasama
ang ibang celebrity na imbitado.

Kiel typed a reply.

To: My baby

Alright. I miss you. I hope to see you soon. Good night.

Ibinalik niya ang cellphone sa night stand sa gilid ng kama niya nang hindi na
nagreply pa ang dalaga.

That was just one of those nights he was longing to her.

The days went on and he stayed in their studio most of the time.

Hating gabi nang kasagsagan nang pagka-abala nila nang may hindi kilalang bisita na
dumating sa studio. There are three unfamiliar men who's chilling with his
bandmates.

Galing si Kielton sa unit niya, naligo at bumalik sa studio, 'yon ang naabutan
niya.

"Man, I'm a fan. I'm Alfie."

Magalang na tumayo ang isang lalaki at lumapit sa kanya, nakipag-kamay.

He don't like it when there are other people in their studio.

Tanging tango lang ang ginawa niya at hindi pinansin ang kamay na 'yon.

Kielton motioned Felixx on the balcony to talk about that visitors.

"Sino ang mga 'yan?" Kaagad na tanong niya nang sumunod ang bahista nila.

"Kaibigan daw nila Jasper. Nagulat nga rin ako na may bisita palang darating."
Sinulyapan niya ang mga ito, nagkakasiyahan na para bang matagal na ngang
magkakakilala.

"Not that I don't like the idea of them entertaining their friends, but at least I
hope they considered our privacy. Hindi inuman ang studio na 'to."

"Sasabihin ko nalang 'yan sa kanila. Aalis na rin ako mamaya."

Kalaunan, siya ang umalis sa studio at bumalik nalang sa unit niya para
makapagpahinga.

KIELTON is on the balcony of their studio, puffing his cigarette while listening to
Alisson, who's now talking to his bandmates.

"I understand that you guys are stress because of your upcoming concert, pero sana
sa susunod kung gusto niyong mag-inom, huwag na dito sa studio."

Tahimik ang tatlo, si Felixx ang nagsalita.

"Bumalik na naman kagabi 'yung tatlong 'yon. Saan niyo ba 'yon nakilala, Jasper?"

"Dati na silang kaibigan, nawalan lang ng komunikasyon."

"Hindi ko rin gusto 'yang mga itsura niyo ngayon. Para kayong mga puyat, ano bang
pinag-gagagawa niyo?" Si Alisson na nakikitaan niya na ng iritasyon.

"Wala 'to, kulang lang sa tulog."

"Jasper, Jude at Owen, kayo ha, kung gusto niyong mag-inom, lumabas kayo. Give this
studio a privacy. Wag na kayong tatanggap ng bisita kahit sino pa 'yan. That's an
order!"

That was Alisson's last words before she left.

KIELTON is very eager to see Ann. Napag-usapan nila ng dalaga na magkikita nang
gabing 'yon.

He went to their studio to check his bandmates if they are doing fine since Alisson
visited again this morning, nasermunan na naman ang mga ito.

"Ayos lang kayo?" Tanong niya sa mga ito, hindi makatingin sa kanya.

"Kung may sama kayo ng loob dahil sa hindi namin pagpayag na magpapunta kayo ng
bisita rito sa studio, pasensya na, pero sana naiintindihan niyo 'yon." Si Felixx.

Nanatiling tahimik ang mga ito. Inabala ang mga sarili sa mga instrumento doon,
tumugtog.

Kielton felt like there's really something that's bothering his bandmates. Ilang
taon na silang magkakasama kaya alam niya kung may problema ba o wala ang mga ito.

Kaya imbes na aalis siya ay nanatili pa siya doon nang ilang minuto, gustong ayusin
ang anuman ang gumugulo sa mga ka-banda niya, pero hindi ang mga ito nagsasalita.
It annoyed him, he went to the balcony and get a stick of cigarette on the table
there.

"Tang ina niyo, hindi nakakatuwa 'yang tahimik na trip niyo," aniya sa mga ito.
"Gusto niyo mag suntukan nalang muna tayo dito para lang magsalita kayo."
"Pasensya na, Kuya Felixx, Kiel." Jasper said instead.

Napahinto siya sa paghithit ng sigarilyo.

"Hindi na 'to mauulit." Si Jude.

"Stress lang talaga." Owen muttered.

Nang magbaba si Kielton nang tingin sa kalsada nakita niya ang sunud-sunod na
sasakyan ng mga pulis na pumarada sa harap ng gusali. Mabilis na naglabasan ang mga
ito at pumasok, nakasunod ang iilang media.

Nakuha lang ang atensyon niya ulit nang umilaw ang cellphone na nasa ibabaw ng
lamesa.

He got it and read Ann's message.

From: My baby

I'm ready! See you soon.

Kielton smiled.

He was about to reply when the door of the studio suddenly opened harshly.

Mabilis ang pangyayari. Sinugod ng mga pulis at PDEA ang studio nila, hinalughog at
isa-isang pinosasan ang mga ka-banda niya pati na rin si Felixx.

"Ano 'to?!" Pilit na pumapalag si Felixx pero matibay ang mga lalaking nakapalibot
dito.

Kielton didn't know what to feel. Nakikita niya lang ang mga ito sa balita, pero ni
minsan ay hindi naisip na mangyayari ang ganito sa harap niya mismo.

Pinatay niya ang sigarilyo at naghintay na may lumapit sa kanyang pulis.

"Ano ang kasalanan namin?!" Si Jude na pumapalag sa mga nakapaligid dito.

"Mr. Grande," One of the cop approached him.

"What's this?" Kielton asked in dismay, motioning what's happening inside their
studio.

"Sir!" Tawag ng isang unipormadong lalaki na galing sa kung saan parte ng studio.

Sabay nilang tinignan ang itinaas nitong kulay itim na large pouch at binuksan.

"Positive!" The other uniformed man said after he tasted a bit of that white powder
inside the sealed plastic.

"Shabu 'to."

Nagkatinginan ang mga ka-banda niya, punung-puno ng kaguluhan sa mga mukha.

Sa galit ay sinugod niya ang mga ito maliban kay Felixx. Inisa-isa niyang
kwinelyuhan at sinuntok, natigil lang siya nang hinila siya ng tatlong pulis.

"Ilabas niyo na 'yan!" The man ordered his men to bring his bandmates outside, they
obeyed.

Kinaladkad palabas ang mga ito. Doon niya lang napansin ang mga media na nag-aabang
sa labas ng pinto.

"Sasama ako ng maayos," malamig na sabi niya iniwas ang kamay nang akmang poposasan
siya. "Hindi niyo ako kailangan posasan. I'm not a criminal."

Lumabas siya sa studio na nakapalibot sa kanya ang mga pulis na akala mo ay

tatakasan niya. Sunud-sunod na nag flash ang mga camera hanggang sa nasa lobby na
sila ay marami parin ang nag-aabang na media.

Even their fans are outside the building. They are all angry and crying, they are
calling his name, telling him that they still support him and they didn't believe
about this accusation.

Kielton's is too surprised that he can't just accept what happened to ColdHeart.

When they arrived in the Police station, they waited to Alisson and to their
lawyer. Tahimik ang apat, naawa siya kay Felixx dahil alam niya sa sarili na kung
totoo man na gumagamit ng droga ang ibang ka-banda niya, ito lang ang hindi, silang
dalawa ang hindi.

"Wait for my lawyer!" Pinalayas niya ang isang pulis sa harap niya, wala ng
pakialam kung sino ang binabangga niya kahit otorisadong tao pa.

Hindi magkandamayaw ang media na lumapit sa kanya at kunin ang saloobin niya.

Kielton alread contacted his brother to send the lawyer and he even asked Clane for
the security.

Altaraza's men arrived quickly in the police station and covered him, securing his
safety. He was sitting there, angry in everything.

Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa entrada ng prisinto nang magkaroon ng komusyon doon

ilang sandali pa.

There, he saw her baby crying her heart out, desperately looking for him.

He noticed that Ann lose weight, but her boobs is still the same, proud and round,
those were perfectly fit to her small waist and sexy hips.

"Where's Kielton?!" Ann looks so lost.

Kielton closed his eyes tightly when he felt like his heart is tearing apart at the
sight of her poor baby.

"Kielton! Kielton!" He heard her called his name and when he opened his eyes, Ann
is already in front of him, hugging him while crying on his chest.

Ikinulong niya ito sa bisig niya at hinalikan ang ibabaw ng ulo.

"It's okay, it's okay, don't cry..." marahan na alo niya ngunit patuloy ito sa pag-
iyak, nararamdaman niya ang mantinding takot at pag-aalala ng kasintahan. "Baby,
hush, this will be fine. Uuwi rin ako mamaya. Uuwi tayo."

SA SASAKYAN palang ay hindi na talaga ni Ann maawat ang pag-iyak sa tuwing iniisip
na baka kung ano ang gawin kay Kielton ng mga pulis kapag nanlaban ang kasintahan
niya.
Masyado niyang kilala si Kielton na hindi basta-basta napapasunod ng kung sino
lang, kahit siguro mga pulis pa. Siguro ay nasa dugo na rin nito na hindi sanay na
may sinusunod, bagkos, ang mga ito ang sinusunod at tinitingala.

She realized how powerful the Grande when she had her researched to their family
background. Their name is one of the biggest name in business world in the
Philippines.

Isa rin ang mga Grande sa matitindi magbigay ng donasyon sa tuwing may sakuna sa
bansa. They have many connections and named as one of the highest tax payer in the
Country, together with Montero, Villamor and Altaraza.

Nang huminto ang benz na sinasakyan niya sa parking lot ng police station, nakita
niya na may iilang media na tumakbo papunta sa gawi nila. Nataranta siya, pero mas
pinili na lumabas at iwasan nalang ang mga ito.

"Miss Kianna, ano ang masasabi mo na na-sangkot ang boyfriend mong si Kielton
Grande sa iligal na droga?" Mabilis na tanong ng reporter, pero hindi niya
pinansin.

Nakasunod ang mga ito sa kanya, umaasa na magsasalita siya, sunud-sunod ang mga
tanong.

"Ito kaya ang magiging dahilan ng pagkabuwag ng ColdHeart? Ano sa palagay mo?"

"Maraming fans ang hindi naniniwala sa balitang ito, mayroon din na nagsasabi na
baka front lang ito para lalong umingay ang pangalan ng grupo dahil sa nalalapit na
malaking concert sa susunod na buwan?"

"May haka-haka rin na sinisiraan lang ang ColdHeart dahil sa inggit?"

Labas-pasok lang sa tenga niya ang mga 'yon at deretso ng lakad papunta sa entrada
ng prisinto.

There were uniformed men who's roaming around. Magulo sa labas ng prinsito pero sa
loob ay hindi masyado dahil limitado lang ang mga taong pinapapasok.

Hinanap ng mga mata niya si Kielton at kaagad na nawalan ng pag-asa nang hindi niya
nakita. Why did those policement brought her boyfriend?!

Binalot ng negatibong mga bagay ang isip niya at naghisterya.

"Kielton! Kielton!" She called his name desperately.

Wala na siyang pakialam kung pagtinginan siya do'n! She wanted to see him!

Her eyes went to the other corner of the station. Napansin niya ang pamilyar na
tattoo ni Kielton sa braso, pinapalibutan ito ng mga unipormdong lalaki.

Walang pag-aalinlangan na tinahak niya ang direksyon na 'yon. Nang masigurado

niyang si Kielton nga ang lalaking nakaupo, mabilis niya itong sinalubong ng yakap.

Labis labis ang ginhawang naramdaman niya nang makitang maayos ang lagay ng
kasintahan.

Ann felt him kissed her head while caressing her back, stopping her from crying.

"Uuwi rin tayo mamaya. Huwag ka ng umiyak," marahan ang boses nito.
She don't exactly know why she's very emotional. Siguro ay sobra siyang nabigla sa
nabalitaan at natakot sa kung anong pwedeng masamang mangyari sa binata.

"Natakot ako, Kiel..." hikbing sambit niya.

"Don't be. Wala naman mangyayaring masama sa'kin dito."

"Hindi ka nila ikukulong?"

The image of Kielton behind the bars made her heart aches, she sobbed again and
hugged him very tightly, very scared that someone would take him away from her.

"Hindi ako makukulong dahil wala naman akong kasalanan."

"How about your bandmates?"

Umahon ng bahagya ang dibdib nito dahil sa pagkuha ng hangin doon.

"I'm not sure, but I hope they're innocent, too." The was a hint of sadness on his
voice.

Siya man din ay ayaw maniwala na totoong gumagamit ng iligal na droga ang mga ka-
banda ni Kielton o nagbebenta, pero paano kung totoo nga? Kung hindi, bakit may
droga sa studio ng mga ito kung gano'n?

The case is still on-going. She can only hope that everything will be back to
normal and this issue would not affect ColdHeart's career, but she knew, it's
impossible.

"It's better for you to go home. Hindi maganda na nandito ka." Maya-maya ay sabi sa
kanya ni Kielton.

"I will stay here until they will free you."

"There's a lot of media outside. Siguradong pati ikaw ay nasa balita na."

"I don't care!" She hugged him tighter. "Ayaw mo ba ako dito?"

"I want you here beside me, you made me calm, but... this place is not for you."

Kielton kissed her head again. Napapikit siya sa rahan ng halik na 'yon.

"I don't wanna go home," she whispered when she remembered her father's last words
tonight.

"Why?"

Muli ay nakaramdam siya ng takot sa maaaring gawin ng ama sa kanya lalo na ngayon
na siguradong laman na siya ng balita, malalaman ng mga ito na narito siya sa
prisinto, naka-suporta sa kasintahan kahit na mahigpit na binantaan siya ng daddy
niya na makipaghiwalay kay Kielton at kung hindi ay... ilalayo siya.

"Isama mo na ako sayo," nanginig ang boses niya, natatakot sa ideyang mawawalay
siya sa binata.

"Sigurado ka dyan?" May aliw sa tono nito, walang ideya sa pwedeng mangyari sa
kanilang dalawa.
"Sigurado ako. Take me away..."

Kielton kissed her head again. Then, he made her sit on his lap.

Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi nang simpleng sumulyap lang sa kanila ang mga
pulis at may iilang media na nakuhanan ang posisyon nilang 'yon, hindi lang
makalapit sa kanila dahil nakapalibot ang mga malalaking lalaking naka-uniporme ng
kulay puti.

"Itanan na kita?" pabulong na tanong nito, nakatingin sa labi niya.

Kung nasa ibang sitwasyon lang sila, tiyak na nahalikan na siya ni Kielton. His
hand is rested above her lap, the other one is wrap around her waist.

Tumango siya, napahikbi.

"May hindi ka sinasabi sa'kin," he noticed that there's something is bothering her.

"Paano kapag isang araw... mawala ako?" Marahan na tanong niya, nasasaktan para sa
kanilang dalawa.

Kung bakit ay unti-unti niya ng nararamdaman na parang ilang sandali lang ay

mawawalay siya kay Kielton.

Masyadong niyang pinanghahawakan ang banta ng daddy niya dahil alam niyang hindi
nito kailanman binali ang sariling desisyon.

"Hahanapin kita."

"Paano kung matagal bago ako mahanap? Paano kapag napagod ka?"

"Hindi ako titigil hanggat hindi kita nahahanap." Mas may bigat na sa tono nito,
idiniin sa kanya na wala siyang dapat ipangamba kung sakaling magkahiwalay sila
dahil... hahanapin siya nito.

Ibinagsak niya ang mukha sa balikat ng kasintahan. She snaked her arms around his
nape.

"I'm scared. I don't want to be away from you." she whispered.

"Let me settle this mess, then we will talk about living together, okay?"

Tumango siya kahit na pilit na sumisiksik sa utak niya na baka hindi naman 'yon
magkatotoo.

"Miss Ann," someone called her name after a few minutes of resting her head on
Kielton's shoulder.

Nang makita niya na isa 'yon sa tauhan ng daddy niya, sumiksik siya kay Kielton na
ipinagtaka nito.

"Mr. Grande, ipinapasundo na si Miss Ann ng daddy niya." Magalang na sabi ng tauhan
nila.

"Go home," Kielton caressed her cheek lightly using his thumb. "Sa inyo ako
dederetso pagkatapos ko dito." Parang pangako 'yon, gusto niyang panghawakan.

"No!"
"I respect your father, your family, kung hindi kita papakawalan, ano nalang ang
sasabihin ng daddy mo sa'kin?"

Nasasaktan siya para kay Kielton. Alam niyang ramdam nito na hindi nga boto dito
ang magulang niya dahil kahit minsan ay hindi niya pa ito naaya na mag dinner sa
kanila para ipakilala ng pormal sa pamilya niya.

That's speak something is not right. Alam na siguro nito na tutol ang daddy niya sa
relasyon nila kaya heto at dapat na magpalakas.

At dahil gusto niyang kahit papano ay magkaroon ng puntos si Kielton sa daddy niya,
uuwi nalang siya kahit labag sa loob.

"Bilisan mo, ha. Bilisan mo." Naiiyak na sabi niya rito.

Kielton wiped her tears using his fingers and kissed the tip of her nose.

"Opo," bulong nito sa labi niya.

One more tight hug before she stood up.

Sa paghakbang niya ay unti-unting naghiwalay ang magkahawak nilang kamay... at siya

ang naunang bumitaw.
17 ~ Ship

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

THE MOMENT she stepped into their mercedes benz and when his father's men went
inside too, she knew exactly what is about to happen.

Pumatak ang mga luha sa kanyang pisngi habang tinatanaw palayo ang prisinto kung
nasaan si Kielton. Tahimik siyang umiiyak at wala naman pakialam sa kanya ang mga
tauhan na kasama.

Even her driver, Pablo, is also obeying the ordered from his father's head
security. Hindi sa subdivision nila ang tinahak na daan kundi sa Las Pinas, sa
Campbelland Tower.

"Nasaan sila mommy?" Tanong ni Ann sa kahit sino nalang sa limang kasama sa
sasakyan.

"Nasa mansyon, Ma'am."

"Si d-daddy?"

"Nandoon din kasama ang dalawang mong kapatid."

"Kay lolo ba tayo magpupunta?" hikbing tanong niya, nasasaktan dahil wala siyang
magawa.

Kung tatakas siya sa mga ito, magpapagod lang siya dahil baka magtangka palang siya
ay madakip na siya kaagad.

Aside from that, she felt tired and weak, all she wanted is to rest her body and
mind. She don't have enough strength to argue and run. It's very frustrating, her
feelings made her cry, too.

They didn't answer her. The car parked in front of the Cambellad Tower. Then, they
went inside the elevator.

Pagbukas ng pinto ay bumungad kaagad sa kanya ang chopper sa helipad. Gusto niyang
tumakbo, tumakas, pero kahit saan siya tumingin ay may nakabantay sa kanya na
kulang nalang ay bubuhatin siya kapag hindi siya naglakad. Wala pa mang ginagawa ay
pinangungunahan na siya ng panghihina ng loob.

Mabigat ang mga yapak niya papunta sa chopper. Pumasok siya at dalawang bodyguard
ang sumama. They are four inside including the pilot.

Hindi niya makuhang sigawan ang mga ito. Kung bakit hindi umiiral ang ang tigas ng
ulo niya, hindi niya rin alam.

Umakyat ang chopper pataas pa lalo hanggang sa naging tuldok nalang sa kanya ang
mga ilaw at tanawin sa ibaba.

Siguro ay dahil na rin sa pagod at halu-halong sama ng loob kaya unti-unti siyang
nakatulog.

KIELTON is in D' Club. Dalawang linggo na ang nakalipas simula nang mangyari ang
pangri-raid sa studio nila. Noong gabing 'yon ay mabilis siyang nakaalis sa
presinto sa tulong na rin ng isang kaibigan na may mataas na ranggo sa buong
kapulisan.

The case is still un-solved but his bandmates were now free. Negatibo ang resulta
ng mga ito nang magpa-drug test.

Ang hindi matukoy ay kung paano nagkaroon ng droga sa studio nila kung gayong
negatibo ang resulta ng drug test nilang lahat? Malakas ang kutob niya na sinadyang
taniman ng droga ang studio nila, kung ano ang motibo ay inaalam pa.

Hiningian na rin nang impormasyon ang mga ka-banda niya tungkol sa mga lalaking
bumisita sa studio nila bago ang drug raid. Kasalukuyang ini-imbestigahan ang mga
'yon.

Because of what happened, the management postponed their concert next month until
the case was solved. The fans were very understanding, they are willing to wait for
them. Isa 'yon sa dahilan kung bakit patuloy siya sa pagtugtog kahit na may
problemang kinakaharap.

"Boring..." Carter sat next to him.

They are in vip room. He wants to have his peace... but his peace wasn't with him.
She's missing or he must say that someone is hiding her.

"Any news?"

"Wala parin. Ang babagal ng mga tao ni Kuya." Sagot ng kaibigan at nagbukas ng
beer.

"Mababagal din ang mga tao ni Kuya." aniya sa mga tauhan ng kapatid niya na
tumutulong sa paghahanap.

"But Kuya Clane is keep on digging 'bout Ann's relatives. Ayaw niya raw kasi
magkaroon ng kaibigan na baliw."
Mababaliw talaga siya kung magpapatuloy na hindi niya makikita si Ann!

"You know brute, you need a break. Ilang araw ka ng tulala."

He ignore Carter's words. He was busy thinking about his girl.

"Sasamahan kita. Let's sail." Tinapik siya nito sa balikat, kinukuha ang atensyon
niyang nalubog sa pag-iisip.

"Do you think it will help me?"

"Yes! Malay mo, nasa tagong Isla lang 'yung girlfriend mo."

Tinignan niya si Carter, nadagdagan bigla ang pag-asa niya.

"You think so?"

"Walang imposible. Sa Isla madaling magtago. Kahit ako, kapag gustong kong lumayo,
sa Isla ko pipiliin manatili."

Iniisip niya parin kung kakagatin ba ang suhestiyon ng kaibigan. Mas mabuti nga
sigurong maglayag siya at sa mga Isla naman gawin ang paghahanap? Dahil kapag mag-
isa siya ay para na siyang nababaliw kakaisip sa dalaga.

They can stop in every Island and find her. Who knows? Maybe Carter is right? Ann
may be hiding in one of the Islands in the Country.

DESPERATE to find Ann, Kielton arranged their trip. But, what he didn't expect is
her sister's arrival in Manila. Tumawag sa kanya si Alandra nang nasa airport na
ito para magpasundo!

"Mi manchi, fratello!" Alandra said in her Italian accent and hugged him.

She's still wearing her white coat below her knees. She annoying removed it,
revealing her cream fitted mini dress and black boots that reached her knees.

"Are you trying to surprise our parents with your sudden arrival?" He asked and
pulled her three big suitcase.

They are both wearing sunglasses but Alandra's dark shades was too big that it
almost cover her small face. She looks like an International model that arrived in
a foreign Country, she caught so much attention.

"Yes. And I have a surprise too. I will stay here for good!" Maligaya nitong balita
sa kanya sabay yakap sa braso niya habang naglalakad sila.

Kielton saw Carter from afar, he's waiting for them. Ang gago, wala na naman yatang
trabaho kaya malaya magpunta kung saan-saan.

When Carter's gaze went to his sister, the brute beamed like as if Alandra caught
his interest.

Kielton's eyes narrowed when his friend walked towards their direction.

"Hi," Makapal ang mukha na bati ni Carter sa kapatid niya, na parang gwapong-gwapo
sa sarili, na malakas ang paniniwala na hindi tatanggihan ng mga babae.

Alandra gripped on his arm, she seems like disgusted with Carter's approached with
full of confidence.

"Who are you? One of our tauhan? Here, help my brother." Utos nito kay Carter at
imwinestra ang mga bagaheng tulak niya.

"No, he's my friend." He said to save Carter's ego.

Tumayo ng tuwid si gago, matikas.

"Carter Altaraza," he introduced himself and lifted his hand for a handshake.

"I'm not interested." Alandra said and continue walking, grabbing him to walk with
her by hugging his arm.

Nilingon niya si Carter at inilingan, hindi pasado.

NAPILITAN si Kielton na magpunta sa Cebu para samahan ang bunsong kapatid. His
family throw a small party to welcome Alandra. They celebrate it in their private
yacht.

"Negative." Clinton answered when he asked his men who's searching for Ann.

They are in the railing of the yacht, away with the loud music inside. Kielton
sipped on his beer and face the dark ocean.

"Even her friend don't know where she is. Ann didn't contact her."

Sigurado naman siyang nagsasabi ng totoo sa kanya si Zabel dahil halata rin na nag-
aalala ito. He even visited Evie's house, Ann's personal assistant, but her answer
was same with Zabel, they don't know.

"Nagpunta na ang mga tao ko sa mga properties ni Campbell, wala rin doon."

Sumasakit ang ulo niya kakaisip. Kulang nalang ay halughugin ang buong Pilipinas
para lang mahanap ang dalaga, pero... nasa Pilipinas nga ba talaga?

"What if she's out of the Country?"

"I don't think so. She don't have a record in any airlines. I think, she's just
hiding somewhere."

Sa totoo lang ay nagtitimpi lang siya na huwag sugurin ang ama ng kasintahan o
kahit ang dalawang kapatid nito. Sigurado naman siyang ang pamilya ni Ann ang may
pakana ng lahat ng ito.

He will find her himself.

"Take a break, Kiel." Tinapik ng kapatid ang balikat niya. "I know it's rough, but
I'm positive that you will get through all these."

"How's life?" He asked to change the topic.

Humarap sa madilim na karagatan ang kapatid, pareho na silang nakatingin sa malayo.

"Fine, there's some small issue about shippings."

"Business stuffs," he trailed.

"Yeah,"
"Kaya mo naman?"

"Of course. Walang hindi kakayanin."

"Hanggat walang nababangga, patuloy lang ang takbo."

"Iniiwasan na huwag makabangga." Makahulugan na sambit nito. "Dad is getting too

much. I don't know until when I can deal with him and his demands."

That's when Kielton realized that there's something going on in their family
business.

"Care to share?" he urged his brother.

Clinton shook his head, telling him that it don't really matter, that he can handle
it.

"This will be fine, I just need some time to fix this."

"How 'bout your love life?" He asked, wiggling his eyebrows.

"I don't think it's your business." Clinton sipped on his whisky.

"I'm just asking, you know, I want to settle down. Uunahan na kita."

Umiling lang ulit ito na parang hindi naniniwala sa sinasabi niya. Wala talagang
tiwala sa kanya pagdating sa usapang babae.

"I'm not joking, I want to settle down."

"Then, walk the talk, Kielton." Clinton said, dismissing his fantasy about settling
down.

Still, his brother didn't believe in him.

"Paunahan tayong magka-anak?" Hamon niya, niyayabangan ito.

Arogante na umangat ang sulok ng labi ng kapatid.

"Baka matalo ka sa hamon na 'yan."

Sumimsim si Kielton sa paubos na beer. He imagined Ann's face and her big round
stomach. It's insane and maybe to early, but he really wanted to have a child. Most
of his friends already have kids and they are all so cute.

Sisiguraduhin niya na sa muli nilang pagkikita ng dalaga ay aankinin niya ng

tuluyan.

THEY ARE in Batangas Port, waiting to board. Kielton is with his bandmates,
together with Carter and Alandra. There are some invisible bodyguards around them.

His plan is to stop in Romblon. Doon niya uumpisahang hanapin si Ann dahil may
natanggap silang balita na may nakakita raw sa dalaga sa lugar na 'yon. Maingat ang
galaw ng mga tauhan upang hindi mahalata na may hinahanap ang mga ito.

"Only my guards are allowed to go near me. And you? No, get out of my sight!"
Alandra is pushing Carter away again.
Hindi niya alam kung tama na nagsama pa ang dalawang ito na puro away lang naman
ang ginagawa.

"I'm one of your bodyguard." Carter responded calmly.

Humalukipkip ang kapatid niya, tinawag ang si Leo, ang head of security nila sa
Batangas.

"Is this for real? He's one of my guard?" Alandra asked and pointed a finger with
his poor friend.

"Yes, senorita. Carter Altaraza is your personal bodyguard for this trip."

"Are you serious, Leo?! Who ordered this? This is insane! Kalokokan!"

Napangiwi siya sa sablay na Tagalog ng kapatid. Sa tagal nito sa Italy, hindi pa

masyado nakakapag-adjust sa ibang Tagalog na salita lalo 'yung mga mahirap
bigkasin.

"It's kalokohan." Carter corrected Alandra.

"It's kalo-kokan!" Alandra insisted madly.

"Yeah, it's kalokokan." Carter nodded his head. Sumasang-ayon nalang kahit mali
para wala ng argumento.

"Leo, now tell me, how can I trust this new bodyguard?" Alandra asked the head of
their security in Bantangas Port.

"Carter Altaraza is discharged in Philippine Military. He was in Navy SEAL.

Aprubado po ito ng daddy mo."

Mapangmaliit parin na tinignan ng kapatid niya si Carter na himala at tahimik.

Alandra doesn't have choice but to deal with Carter's presence.

"Gago ka, ano na naman ang ginawa mo? Bodyguard ka na ngayon?" Aniya kay Carter
matapos makipag-usap sa mga ka-banda niya.

They are now entering the small luxury cruise ship of El Grande. The passengers
capacity is only four hundred person. Sa gabing 'yon ay nasa tatlong daan lang ang
mga sakay.

"Your father is over protective with his unica hija. Naghahanap ng bagong
bodyguard, at dahil kasama naman ako sa trip na 'to, nag magandang loob nalang
ako."

Nagdududa na tinignan niya si gago. Pinitik lang nito ang noo niya.

"Alam ko 'yang iniisip mo. Mali ka." Anito kahit wala naman siyang sinasabi.

"Tang ina mo, wag 'yang kapatid ko. Kilala kita, gago." Banta niya pero
ipinagsawalang bahala lang ng kaibigan at mabilis na sumunod kay Alandra na parang
handang-handa na magpa-alipin sa kapatid niya.

KIELTON CAN'T sleep. He got the ocean view suite, while Alandra is occupying the
owner suite. Sinilip niya ang labas, madilim na madilim na. He decided to go out,
bago pa mabaliw ulit sa kakaisip.
He went to Alandra's suite, but she wasn't there. He visited Carter cabin near
Alandra's suite, but his friend wasn't answering.

Kielton went to the upper deck and he spotted the two, together with his bandmates
in the open deck. They are partying.

"Kiel!" Tawag sa kanya ni Felixx at itinaas ang beer.

Maya-maya lang ay may mga babae nang lumapit sa mga ka-banda niya. Umangat ang
isang kilay niya, ang mga tarantado, sinusulit talaga ang bakasyon na ito. Akala
niya ba ay tapat sa mga kasintahan? Siya nalang yata ang loyal sa kanila.

"Brute," Carter called his attention.

Doon siya nagpunta. Naupo siya sa kaharap na upuan nito, si Alandra ay mag-isa sa
railing sa gilid lang nila, may hawak na glass wine.

"I feel something," Carter muttered in a low tone.

"What?"

"Don't look around, okay?"

Napilitan siyang huwag ngang luminga sa paligid. May iilan na gising at nagpa-
party. Tatlong oras na sila sa dagat. Ilang oras nalang ay lalapag na sila sa
Romblon.

"I don't know if you're aware on this matter, but Leo told me that... your sister,"

"What about her?" They are talking secretly.

Nagsalin siya sa baso ng whisky.

"... is in trouble that's why she came back here."

"Is this serious?" He asked, knowing Carter, he likes joking around to annoy people
around him.

"Magsisinungaling ba si Leo?"

"Hindi. They are loyal to my family."

"Yes. They are loyal to us because Grande's securities came from us."

Yeah. All their securities were provided by Keith and Clane's security agency.

"So, what's the plan?" He curiously asked.

"Plan? Stay calm." Sarkastiko nitong sagot. "I have the blue print of this ship,
because I know you don't have and you don't care."

"You should have that because you're a bodyguard now." He smirked at his friend.

"You know, you're my very best friend, Kiel, but don't be jealous when I get closer
to your sister, I'm just doing my job."

"Wag mo kong ululin,"

Tinawanan siya ni Carter, kaya napatingin sa kanila si Alandra sabay umirap.

"Tang ina mo, seryoso, ano nga?" Hindi na makapaghintay na tanong niya.

"Sinisigurado ko pa kung kasabwat ang ilan sa sakay. We are in the middle of the
sea, I can't confirm their identity to Kuya Clane."

"There are foreign passengers here. How can we identify the subject?"

"They speak Italian."

"Ciao," A man from behind said to Alandra.

Sabay silang napatingin do'n ni Carter. The man looks formal, he's holding a glass
of liquor.

"There, Italian." Kielton informed his friend.

"That man is my main subject. Watch out."

Tumayo si Carter at nilapitan si Alandra. The brute wrapped his one arm around his
sister's waist.

"Back off," Carter said coldly to the man.

Nagtaas lang ng kamay ang lalaki, tapos ay umalis.

Alandra pushed Carter's arm.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Protecting you from strangers." Carter simply said and went back to his chair.
"So, this is the plan, brute, if ever something bad happen, sana ay wala. Secure
yourself. Ako na ang bahala sa kapatid mo."

"Alandra should know this."

"No, she will only get panic. The guys will get alarmed. We don't want to risk
everyone's lives here."

Ilang sandali pa ay naramdaman nila ang tila hindi magandang takbo ng barko.

Naalarma sila ni Carter dahil kabisado nila pareho ang tamang galaw lang, ngunit
ang ibang pasahero ay hindi 'yon inintindi, nagpatuloy sa kanya-kanyang gawa.

"What's happening?" Alandra went to them. Naramdaman din ang nangyari.

"Check the lower deck, check the Captain." Carter ordered their men through his
listening device that's hiding on his ear.

"Tell me, what's going on?" Alandra is panicking already.

Tumayo siya upang aluin ang mabilis na pagpa-panic ng kapatid. Uga palang ang
nangyayari ay nakita niya kaagad ang takot dito.

Carter stood up when they heard a gun shot somewhere.

"I heard a gunshot, check it and report to me immediately!" Carter spoke in his
device.
"Kuya! Kuya! Maybe they are here to get me!" Alandra hysterically said.

Mahigpit na ang yakap nito sa kanya na para bang may kukuha rito.

"Maybe it's his men! They follow me here! They follow me! They will going to get
me!"

Nagkatinginan ulit sila ni Carter nang may pumutok ulit. Hindi masyado iniintindi
ang sinasabi ni Alandra.

"I will check it," He said and gave Alandra to Carter.

Mabilis siyang tumakbo sa loob, nagkagulo ang mga tao. Sunud-sunod ang putok ng
baril, kung saan-saan nanggagaling.

Umuga ulit ang barko, tanda na hindi na talaga maayos ang takbo. Kielton went to
the lower deck and saw their men laying on the floor, with blood.

Nagtatakbuhan ang mga tao sa itaas, hindi alam kung saan magpupunta.

Kielton's about to go to the ship's Captain to check what's really going on, but he
stopped when he heard another gunshot to his direction.

Annoyed, he went back to the upper deck.

Everyone is panicking and their guards are fighting with foreign men.

Sa itaas pa na bahagi ng barko ay nakita niya ang patakbong pag-akyat nila Carter
at Alandra.

But before he could even follow them, a gunshot suddenly hit his stomach.

Kinapa niya ang tama sa tiyan, nang tignan niya ang kamay ay puno ng dugo 'yon. At
dahil nakainom siya kahit papano, hindi pa masyado sumisiksik ang sakit sa parteng
'yon.

"Kielton!" He heard Carter's voice.

Nakita niya ang kaibigan na bumalik pababa sa hagdan upang puntahan siya.

A group of men blocked Carter's way, but his friend is naturally badass that he
easily turned all those men down.

"Where's Alandra?" He asked when Carter attended to him.

"She's safe! Come on, let's go!"

Napabilis ang akyat nila sa hagdan ng paulanan sila ng bala ng baril.

Another gun shot hit his leg, making him numb.

"Tang ina!" Carter cursed and saw that he has blood on his forearm.

"Kuya! Help!" Alandra screamed.

Nang tignan niya ay hawak ito ng dalawang lalaki, nakatutok ang isang baril sa
sintido nito, ang baril ng isa ay sa kanila ni Carter nakatutok.

There's life boats are behind them. Isang maling galaw lang ay tiyak na mahuhulog
ang mga ito.

Ang mga tao ay nagkakagulo at kanya-kanyang talon sa tubig, may mga suot na life
vest. Some of the crews let the life boats down.

Kielton witnessed how everyone is helping each other to escape before the ship
sink. Their only goal is to get out from the ship to save their lives.

The ship moved again in critical way. Napatagilid sila, nahulog ang iilang
kagamitan, nagkalat sa sahig. Sa mahas na galaw ay deretsong nahulog sa tubig ang
mga taong malapit sa railing.

He wanted to help them, but he knew he couldn't because of his situation.

"Can you still swim?" Carter asked him.

"Yeah,"

"With that shot in your stomach and in the leg, ang yabang mo parin para sabihin na
oo."

Bahagya siyang natawa kahit na unti-unti niya ng nararamdaman ang pagsiksik ng

kirot sa katawan.

"So, you can jump there," Carter simply motioned the other side of the ship.
"There's a life boat there that you can use to escape."

"What do you want?! Our money?! We will give you our money!" Alandra screamed,
she's now crying.

"Putang ina ng mga 'to, kung hindi lang nakasalalay ang buhay ng babaeng gusto ko,
gulpi sakin 'yang mga 'yan." Ani Carter na nanggi-gigil.

"Gusto? Gago ka ba, ilang araw palang kayong magkasama."

"Binabase ba sa bilang ng araw ang pagkakagusto sa isang tao?" Sarkastikong tanong

nito sa kanya.

"I only want is you, my Alandra!" The man who's grabbing his sister evilly said.

"Aagawan pa ako, putang ina."

Carter took a step forward, dahilan kung bakit dalawang baril na ang nakatutok
dito, wala na sa kapatid niya.

"Give that woman to me then you'd be alright." Carter negotiated using his menacing
tone.

"No! Alandra is for me only!"

"No! I don't like you!" Pumalag ang kapatid niya ngunit lalo lang itong nasaktan sa
higpit ng kapit ng lalaki.

Kielton felt like he starting to lose his blood. Masagana na ang tagas ng dugo na
nanggagaling sa kanya tiyan at napapa-upo na rin siya dahil sa sakit ng isang
binti.

The fact that he can't do something to save his sister made him feel an idiot
brother. He's really useless to his family!
While Carter is busy negotiating, Kielton made his way to the other side of the
ship.

Kung hindi siya aalis do'n ay siguradong mauubusan siya ng dugo at baka 'yon pa ang
ikamatay niya. He can't just risk his life, especially that he already have a plan
for his future together with the woman inside his mind... and heart.

Ang tanging nagpapalakas lang ng loob niya ay ang sobrang tiwala niya kay Carter na
maililigtas nito si Alandra, kahit sobrang labag sa loob niya ang lumayo sa mga
ito.

Hindi niya gustong maging pabigat pa sa kaibigan. He needs to do the escape alone
and un-notice.

Muling gumalaw ng ang barko na nagpahirap sa kanya sa paglalakad, tumatama sa kanya

ang kung anu-anong gamit na naroon.

"Please! Please, Carter!" He heard Alandra's begging to Carter.

Kielton reached the railing. Sa ibaba ay nakita niya ang ang-iisang life boat.

He heard another gun shot and when he looked at Alandra's direction, Carter is
already fighting with the men. Nag-agawan ang mga ito sa baril.

"Baby, go to your brother!" Carter ordered Alandra while fighting with the man to
get the gun.

But Alandra is too scared and she was panicking so bad, she can take an order.

"Alandra!" He called her and she heard him for some reason.

Mabilis na tumakbo papunta sa kanya ang kapatid.

"Kuya!"

When Alandra reached his direction, she scarily looked down in the dark ocean.

The ship moved again that ruined their balance. The ship seems like it will sink
any moment.

"Come on, let's go, I'm with you."

When Alandra hold his hand, he knew that she gave her full trust on him.

They are about to jump when he heard a gun shot, and when he looked at Alandra, her
lips parted in pain.

Nabitawan nito ang kamay niya at bago pa niya ito hawakan ulit ay narinig niya ulit
ang putok ng baril kasabay ng pagsakit ng kanyang likod.

The ship moved again and it loses his balance, it's already too late to save his
sister when the harsh movement made his body fall into the deep, dark and cold sea.

"Alandra! Kielton!"

"Yon ang huling boses na narinig niya bago tuluyang kinain ng tubig ang kanyang
katawan.
Kielton closed his eyes and let the coldness, darkness and pain invades him.
18 ~ Anguish
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

THE only thing that keep her sane is the thought that one day she will be with
Kielton again. Pinanghahawakan niya ng husto ang pangako ng kasintahan na hahanapin
siya nito sa oras na mawala siya.

Ilang linggo na nga ba siyang naghihintay sa wala? Ilang gabi na nga ba siyang
umiiyak dahil walang magawa kundi ang manatili sa lugar na 'yon? Ilang beses na nga
ba siyang nagmakaawa sa daddy niya sa tuwing tumatawag ito na pabalikin na siya sa
Maynila?

All her tears felt so useless. Ang nararamdaman niya ay hindi binibigyang halaga ng
mga ito. Her heart filled with hatred.

"Ma'am, kung gusto mo raw sumama sa Bayan, maghanda ka na." Oliver informed her.

Ito lang ang nag-iisang gwardiya sa malaking bahay na 'yon ng kanyang lolo. Sa
tingin niya ay matanda lang ito sa kanya ng ilang taon. Matikas ang pangangatawan
at palaging seryoso ang itsura.

"Where's lolo?"

"Nasa garahe na."

"Okay, susunod ako."

Mabilis na iniligpit niya ang mga kagamitan na ginagamit sa pagpipinta sa harap ng

malaking bahay. Kung hindi niya 'yon gagawin, walang gagawa niyon para sa kanya.
Walang kasambahay ang lolo niya, tuwing Sabado lang nagpupunta ang mga naglilinis.

Ann changed her clothes quickly. She choose to wear the denim short shorts and
paired it with cotton white blouse. Wearing her flip flops and dark sunglasses,
she's ready to go.

Pinagbuksan siya ni Oliver ng pinto ng itim na SUV bago ito nagpunta sa driver
side. Her grandfather is in front passenger seat.

"If you need something, tell it to Oliver so he will assist you."

"I need more paints and brushes, lolo." She muttered.

"Oliver, accompany my granddaughter."

"Yes, Sir."

Pangalawang beses niya palang makakapunta ulit sa Bayan. Nagpupunta lang doon ang
lolo niya kapag naubusan na sila ng stock ng pagkain. Kaya naman sinadya niyang
kumain nang kumain para maubos kaagad ang stocks nila at makapunta sa Bayan.

Even though she eat a lot, she's making sure that she's still healthy by exercising
and doing her daily yoga.

"And lolo, I want more Atis." She requested.

Tinignan lang siya ng abuelo mula sa rearview mirror sa harap bago tumango.
Mapagpasensya ito sa kanya at ito lang tangi ang nakakaintindi sa nararamdaman
niya. Kaya lang ay ipinapaintindi rin nito kung bakit siya itinapon ng daddy niya
sa rest house. It's because of her safety.

Gusto niyang intindihin ang rason ng daddy niya pero masyado siyang nasasaktan kaya
mas naniniwala na mali ang ginawa ng ama sa kanya.

And the fact that she don't have a cellphone made her situation even worse. How can
she communicate with Kielton? Paano niya malalaman kung kumusta na ang kaso nito?
Wala siyag mapagkuwanan ng balita galing sa Maynila dahil walang TV sa rest house
ng lolo niya!

Ang tanging naroon lang ay radyo ngunit wala naman siyang narinig tungkol sa balita
sa nangyari sa ColdHeart. Nang unang magpunta sila sa Bayan, bumili siya ng dyaryo,
wala rin do'n.

She don't have her own money to buy cellphone. Her grandfather doesn't have one,
too. He's not interested though. Si Oliver naman ay hindi niya nakitaan kahit
minsan na humawak ng cellphone. Pati yata ito ay wala rin, o baka itinatago lang sa
kanya.

Nang makarating sila sa Bayan ay pakiramdam niya ay nakawala siya sa koral. Though
the air in the rest house is much more better in the City.

They went to grocery store first. Kinuha niya ang lahat ng gusto niyang pagkain
pati ang mga personal na pangangailangan.

"Ako na rito. Samahan mo na si Ann. Magkita nalang tayo sa sasakyan." Ang lolo
niya.

"Okay, Sir."

Nakasunod lang siya sa tahimik na si Oliver. Nang pumasok ito sa isang shop ay
sumunod na rin siya.

Ann started to shop everything that she needs for her paintings. Iyon lang tangi
ang pampalipas oras niya.

After a few minutes, she's done. Oliver was the one who pay the cashier. Ito rin
ang nagbitbit ng mga pinamili niya.

Nang makalabas sa maliit na Mall ay kaagad niyang natanaw ang mga vendor sa gilid
ng kalsada.

"May bibilhin ako." Paalam niya kay Oliver at tinahak ang nagtitinda ng dyaryo.

She's to eager to get any news from ColdHeart.

Sa ibabaw ng iilang dyaryo ay nakita niya kaagad ang larawan ng grupong ColdHeart,
sa itaas ay may nakasulat na;

'ColdHeart Members: Tested Negative in Illegal Drugs'

Kinuha niya kaagad 'yon at naghalungkat pa. Nasa gilid niya si Oliver, tahimik na
naghihintay sa kanya.

"Ito po, bago, Ma'am," Inabutan siya ng dyaryo ng tindera.

Kinuha niya 'yon nang makita ang barko na may nakasulat na 'El Grande'.
Pakiramdam niya ay nahuhulog ang puso niya habang binabasa ang nakasulat doon.

'El Grande Lumubog Matapos Ang Malakas na Pagsabog'

Itinatayang apat na daan ang sakay nang sumabog ang isa sa barko ng mga Grande
habang naglalayag ito kaninang madaling araw mula Batangas Port patungo sana sa
unang Isla na lalapagan ng barko, sa Romblon.

Isang daan palang ang bilang nang nailigtas na pasahero. Kasama sa pinaghahanap ng
mga otoridad ay ang mga katawan ng lahat ng miyembro ng sikat na boy band, ang
ColdHeart, na nakaraang buwan lang ay nasangkot sa iligal na droga.

Kasama sa nakaligtas ay ang bunsong anak ng may-ari ng Grande Cruises, Alandra

Grande, ngunit hindi pa maayos ang lagay nito sa hospital dahil sa natamong tama ng
baril.

Patuloy ang imbestigasyon sa nangyaring trahedya.'

Nanginginig ang mga kamay at kalamnan niya habang binabasa ang balitang 'yon.

"Ito pa po, Ma'am," Nag-abot ulit sa kanya ng dyaryo ang tindera.

She saw Kielton's image on it with the heartbreaking headlines:

'Kielton Grande Body Is Missing'

Kung hindi lang siya naalalayan ni Oliver ay baka natumba na siya sa biglang
panghihina ng mga tuhod.

'El Grande Tragedy Killed 50 People'

It's another headlines from other journalist in the same news paper.

'One of the Survivor in El Grande Tragedy is the former Navy SEAL; Carter Altaraza'

Ang trahedyang 'yon ang laman ng dyaryo. Siguradong pinag-uusapan sa buong bansa.
At ngayon niya lang nalaman!

"Hanggang ngayon ay mainit na laman ng balita 'yan, Ma'am. Kanina napanood ko, nasa
Batangas Port ang mga media. Mayroon din dyan sa Sibuyan at Tablas."

Tulala lang si Ann. Hinang-hina at hindi naman din masyado maintindihan ang
sinasabi ng tindera dahil hindi niya naman pamilyar kung nasaan nga talaga siyang
lugar.

"Ma'am!" That was Oliver's voice before everything went dark on her.

IYAK SIYA nang iyak nang magising siya at hindi siya mapatahan ng lolo niya. She
passed out because of shock and pain when she saw the bad new.

Ann can't accept the fact that Kielton is still missing. Kung anu-ano na ang
negatibong bagay ang nagsiksikan sa isip niya kung ano na ba ang nangyari sa binata
sa kamay ng karagatan.

Alam niyang bihira lang ang nakakaligtas kapag may trahedyang nangyayari sa dagat
at matindi ang panalangin niya at pagmamakaawa na sana ay nasa maayos na lagay ang
lalaking mahal.
"I want to go there! I want to go there!" She screamed while crying.

Oliver and her grandfather are standing in front of her bed, kahit ano ang sabihin
ng mga ito ay hindi talaga siya mapa-kalma, kulang nalang ay magwala siya doon at
tumakas kung hindi siya papayagan ng lolo niya na magpunta sa Batangas Port.

"Oliver, ready the chopper."

Nang narinig niya ang utos ng lolo niya, medyo kumalma siya kahit papano. Umalis
kaagad si Oliver.

"Sige na, maghanda ka na." Hinaplos ng lolo niya ang buhok niya. "Si Oliver lang
ang sasama sayo do'n."

Humihikbi na tumango-tango siya. Pilit na nagpakatatag.

Habang patuloy ang bagsak ng luha ay inayos niya ang gamit na dadalhin, inilagay
niya ang ilang damit sa isang bag.

Ilang sandali pa ay sakay na siya ng chopper. Kumaway siya sa lolo niya habang
pataas ang sinasakyan. Dalawa lang silang sakay na tahimik na si Oliver.

The sun is already setting when they arrived in Batangas Port. The port was covered
with media, policemen, medical team, and some uniformed men, which is probably,
Grande's security team.

Hindi rin basta-basta nagpapapasok ng kung sino lang. Nakipagmatigasan siya sa

gwardiya nang hindi siya pahintulutan.

"Kielton is my boyfriend!" She screamed at the guard, very frustrated now.

Nang may lumapit na naka-unipormeng lalaki na kulay puti at bumulong sa gwardiya,

bigla nalang siya nitong pinagbuksan ng gate.

"Pasensya na, Ma'am." Hingi nito ng paumanhin pero galit niya lang na tinignan.

Oliver is following her silently.

Sa isang panig ng port ay may mga taong nag-iiyakan, magulo at nakita niya ang mga
walang malay na tao, isinisilid sa itim na tila mahabang leather bag. Mabilis na
inalis niya ang tingin doon at naglakad pa papasok.

All the operation in Batangas Port was cancelled because of what happened.

Nahagip kaagad siya ng iilang reporter at dinumog siya. Hinanap ng mata niya si
Oliver, nanghihingi ng proteksyon.

"Miss Kianna, ano ang nararamdaman mo ngayong hindi pa natatagpuan ang katawan ni
Kielton Grande?"

"Totoo ba na may relasyon kayo ni Kielton, Miss Kianna?"

"Bakit hindi ka kasama sa paglalayag nila? Nag-away ba kayo?"

"Ano ang sabi ng pamilya mo tungkol sa pagkakasangkot ni Kielton sa iligal na

droga?"

"Totoo ba ang haka-haka na buntis ka?"

Sunud-sunod ang mga tanong at ang dami ng flash ng camera sa harap niya, pakiramdam
niya kung hindi siya makakaalis sa harap ng mga ito ay bigla nalang siyang babagsak
sa pagkahilo.

Oliver suddenly grabbed her away from the reporters. Maingat ang hawak nito sa
braso niya at dinala siya sa isang opisina doon. Her body felt so weak.

"Kianna," She heard Clinton's voice before her vision invaded with darkness again.

MAHIHINANG komosyon ang nagpagising sa kanya. She's now laying in bed. Sa kabilang
panig ng silid ay nakita niya si Oliver na tahimik na nakatayo malapit sa pinto, si
Clinton at si Carter ay nag-uusap. May apat na tauhan din na malapit lang kay
Oliver, deretso ang mga tingin.

"I can't just sit here and wait, Clinton." It was Carter, he looks desperate and
his face almost cover with small cuts and wounds.

May nakabalot na gasa sa matigas na braso nito, medyo halata ang kulay pulang dugo
sa gitna niyon.

"This is not the time to blame yourself, Altaraza. Bukas sumama ka sa amin sa
paghahanap."

"Tingin mo kaya kong matulog ngayong gabi?"

"Lahat tayo dito hindi makakatulog, pero hindi pwedeng papakawalan na naman kita at
tutulong sa paghahanap. Buong araw ka ng nasa dagat. Magpahinga ka."

Nagtatalo ang dalawa sa pormal na paraan at sa paraan na walang gustong magpatalo.

Bumukas ang pinto at may pumasok doon na matikas na tindig na katawan ng lalaki.
Pormal ang suot na damit at walang kangiti-ngiti sa labi. Magalang na yumukod ang
mga tauhan na naroon dito.

"Ten bodies recovered tonight, alive, near Sibuyan Island, including Kielton's
bandmate, Felixx." The man informed.

"I will send our men there." Clinton said.

"I already did."

Naupo ang lalaki sa kaharap na upuan ni Carter.

"This is not the right time to be weak." Then he patted Carter's shoulder.

"Hindi ko alam kung saan siya napunta, sumunod naman kaagad ako noong nahulog sila,
pero si Alandra lang ang nakita ko." Paliwanag ni Carter sa mababang tinig.

Alam niyang alam ng mga ito na gising na siya, kaya lang ay hinahayaan lang siyang
magpahinga doon.

"Until now you didn't tell us what really happened. Some of our men were dead and
some are missing." It was Clinton in a flat tone.

"Your father knew that Alandra is in trouble that was the reason why he suddenly
demanded for more security. Ang mga tao niyo ang nalusutan kagabi ng mga humahabol
kay Alandra."

Napaupo na si Clinton sa pahayag ni Carter. Nasa living area ang mga ito, nakaupo
sa couch, sa gitna ay ang bilog na salamin na lamesa.

She's still laying in bed with thick curtain as a cover, but she can still see and
hear them dahil sa kaunting siwang.

"They disguised. Huli ko na nalaman na sila pala 'yon. Alandra can explain all of
these."

"She's still unconscious." Clinton muttered.

"May mga tama rin si Kielton." Imporma ni Carter dahilan kung bakit siya napaupo sa
kama.

Napatingin ang mga ito sa kanya pero nagpatuloy ulit sa pag-uusap.

Her heart aches so bad hearing what Carter said. May tama? May tama ng baril si
Kielton? Bakit umabot sa gano'n?

"First, he was hit on his stomach, the other one was on his leg, and lastly.."
Carter took a deep breath. "... Kielton was intentionally shot before he could even
jump to the water, it was almost hit his head but the gunman missed it! Instead,
the bullet hit his back.
Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit masama ang pagbagsak niya sa tubig. Kaya huwag niyo
akong utusan na magpahinga ako dahil hindi ko 'yon kayang gawin! His situation in
that damn water is critical!"

Carter's voice was desperate and there's vengeance written in his dark eyes.

Tahimik siyang umiyak doon, mas lalo lang nasasaktan dahil sa nalaman kung ano
kalagayan ni Kielton bago nahulog sa dagat.

Paano ito makakalangoy ng maayos kung may tama sa binti, sa tiyan at sa likod?

And what? The gunman almost hit Kielton's head? She could not handle it! She's too
afraid to even imagine that scenario!

Ann could imagine Kielton's struggle to survive in the dark cold ocean.

Kung siya, hindi niya alam kung malalagpasan niya ba ang matinding panganib na
'yon. She's too weak and too scared.

"Sir, itinigil po ngayong gabi ang paghahanap dahil sa biglang buhos ng ulan."
Imporma sa mga ito ng kapapasok lang na tauhan.

"Hindi ko na kayang mawalan pa ng isang kaibigan," nanghihina ang boses na 'yon ni

Carter.

The man who's sitting beside him, patted his shoulder again. His expression is
unreadable, but she can sense how he cares for Carter. They have resemblance, the
difference is, the man's aura is darker and more intense, than Carter's.

"That brute will survive." The man said calmly.

Of course, Kielton will survive. Magsasama pa sila at titira sa iisang bubong, di

ba?

Lalo siyang naiyak at nasaktan nang maisip ang plano nilang 'yon.

KINABUKASAN ay nagpumilit si Ann na sumama sa paghahanap. Dumating pa ang ibang

kaibigan ni Kielton, ang iba ay pamilyar ang mukha sa kanya dahil mga businessman,
madalas na nakikita niya sa magazine.

Huli niya na natanto na ang kausap nina Carter at Clinton kagabi ay si Clane
Altaraza.

Oliver is following her all the time, he's very silent that he will not talk to you
if you don't talk to him, but he get along to Grande's securities.

They use El Grande yacht. May mga otorisadong tao rin na kasama nila upang gabayan
sila, may mga tauhan na naglilibot sa buong yate.

Sa himpapawid ay may mga chopper na palipad-lipad. Sa malayo ay natatanaw niya ang

ilan pang bangka na tumutulong sa paghahanap sa mga pasahero ng El Grande.

"What's that?" Zyron asked her, motioning the plastic bag above her table.

Nasa loob siya, mag-isang kumakain. Binuksan niya ang tinutukoy nitong prutas na
nagdikit-dikit na sa loob ng plastik, malagkit. Dala niya 'yon kahapon pa nang
umalis sila sa rest house ng lolo niya.

"Can't you see? It's Atis." Then she leered at the man.

"Anong lasa niyan?" Tanong pa nito na para bang gusto pang tikman ang tatlong
pirasong natirang prutas sa kanya.

Kinuha niya ang plastic at ibinalik sa loob ng bag niya!

"Hindi kita bibigyan." Masungit na sagot niya.

"Hoy gago, tara dito, wag kang mang-asar dyan." Tawag ni Dwaye sa lalaki sa harap
niya. Nasa open deck, kasama ang mga kaibigan.

"Buntis ka?" Tanong ni Zyron na nagpainit sa buong mukha niya. "O masungit ka lang
talaga?"

"Get out of my sight!"

"Wag mo akong paglihian magagalit sakin si Kielton. Mas gwapo kasi ako do'n. Alam
niya naman 'yon."

"You're ugly!" She hissed.

Ma-drama nitong sinapo ang dibdib.

"Ang sakit mo magsalita," drama pa nito.

"Ikaw ang pinaka-pangit sa inyong magkakaibigan!"

Imbes na maasar ay maligalig lang itong tumawa, tuwang-tuwa pa.

Ipinagpatuloy niya ang pagkain at hindi na ito pinansin pa. Nang makaalis si Zyron
sa harap niya ay muli niyang kinuha ang plastic ng atis na nasa bag niya.

"Sarap niyan, ha." Si Dwaye nang mapadaan, nakatingin sa prutas.

Sinamaan niya ito ng tingin, medyo nagtaas lang ito ng dalawang kamay na sinasabing
hindi naman ito lalaban sa kanya, tapos ay nagpunta ulit sa deck kung nasaan ang
mga kaibigan nito.
Tanghali nang bumuhos ulit ang ulan kaya nagsipasukan ang mga kaibigan ni Kielton
sa loob ng yate.

"Pahirap naman si gago. Ayaw pa magpahanap." Narinig niyang reklamo ni Zyron.

"Katulad mo masamang damo rin 'yan si Kielton kaya hindi pa 'yan tatanggapin sa
langit." Segunda ni Dwaye.

"Carter! Pumasok ka dito!" Tawag ng isa kay Carter na tanging naiwan sa open deck.

Basa na ito ng ulan at animo walang naririnig.

When Carter went to the railing and acted like he will going to jump in the water,
Clane was quick to stop his brother... but Carter was fastest because right before
Clane have a hold on him, he already jumped in the water!

"Tang ina,"

"Putang ina,"

"Gago talaga."

"Tang ina naman,"

"Pinaka gagong Altaraza."

"Tang ina talaga."

"Damn that Altaraza."

Sunud-sunod na mura 'yon ng mga kaibigan nito bago nagpunta sa railing.

Clane jumped in the water together with Colton, skillfully.

Clinton throw a rope on the water.

Basang-basa ang mga kaibigan ni Kielton. Siya lang ang saksi kung gaano lubusan na
nag-aalala ang mga ito, na minsan 'yung iba ay dinadaan nalang sa biro, pero alam
niyang katulad niya ay... natatakot at nangangamba rin ang mga ito sa maaaring
mangyari kay Kielton, lalo pa at hindi patuloy ang pag ganda ng panahon, hindi
nakikisama.

"What the fuck do you think you were doing, huh?!" Clane angrily hissed to Carter,
kinuwelyuhan pa nito ang kapatid na nakahiga sa basang sahig.

"I thought it was him that I saw," Carter answered weakly. It seems like it was
just a damn hallucination.

"Get up, Kuya." Colton helped Carter to get up.

Unlike Clane, Colton is much more calm. He's silent most of the time, but whenever
he talks, everyone is listening to him.

Nagalit pa lalo ang panahon at lumalakas na ang alon.

Ang lamig ng maalat na hangin ay bumalot sa kanya, nayakap niya ang sarili.

Kielton's face flashes her mind... those arrogant and naughty smiles, those playful
winks, those sweet hugs and kisses... she's longing to see all of those again.

Thinking about her happy memories she had with Keitlon made her missed him even
more, and the fact that he's not there with her, breaks her heart slowly and
painfully.

"Nasaan ka na ba... bumalik ka na... " pahikbing na sambit niya.

Malungkot na gumuhit ang ngiti sa kanyang labi at may munting luha na nahulog sa
pisngi dala ng mahapding pintig ng kanyang puso.

"Miss na miss na kita... balik ka na, please..." she whispered in anguish, and a
lone tears rolled down her cheek again.
19 ~ Visitor
CHAPTER NINETEEN

KAHIT sa masamang panahon ay nakuha niyang magalit dahil nahinto ang operasayon sa
paghahanap kay Kielton at sa iba pang sakay ng barko. Dinagsa na rin ng tao ang
Batangas Port dahil sa mga kamag-anak ng mga nawawala at na-recover na katawan.

There were about 400 passengers onboard, the Captain and crews were included. Ang
ibang crew ay nakaligtas ngunit hanggang ngayon ay hindi parin natatagpuan ang
katawan ng Kapitan.

To keep their safety and privacy, Grande's men brought them to the beach house of
Grande near the port. Doon sila magpapalipas ng gabi, kasama niya ang mga kaibigan
ni Kielton.

Si Oliver ay nakihalubilo na sa mga tauhan na para bang kilala nito ang mga 'yon, o
dahil baka magkakapareho lang ito ng trabaho kaya mabilis na nagkakaintindihan.

They are in the large living room of that three storey house. Most of the
furnitures has a Italian touch. There are paintings hanging in the wall of Grande's
family.

Kielton's parents are in one large frame, those beautiful faces combined a very
good genes. Clinton's face on the painting was un-smiling and his eyes has darker
shades compare to Kielton's.

The other one was a paint of a gorgeous woman, it looks like a young version of
Kielton's mother, that combined with Italian looks. Her pointed nose is proud and
her eyes were same to her brothers, mesmerizing.

Nang ilipat niya ang tingin sa larawan ni Kielton, napangiti siya, ngunit kaagad
din napawi 'yon at napalitan ng hapdi sa dibdib.

The painting was a young version of him, he was always have an arrogant smile
hiding on his lips and his grayish eyes were tantalizing. Kahit sa pamamagitan ng
pagpinta ay nahuli ng pintor ang mapanukso at panghihikayat na naglalaro sa mga
matang 'yon ng binata.

And because it was a young version of him, Kielton's hair styled was in a man
bunned. He effortlessly made women drool over him.

Ngayon, hindi niya na alam kung ano sa dalawa ang gusto niyang hair style ng
kasintahan, 'yon bang top knot o itong man bun.

"You were the reason why Kielton wanted to go to Romblon," Carter said in a low
tone.

Bunalik ang kanyang atensyon sa mga lalaki sa harap.

"He was looking for you." Brooke added.

"Sa lahat ng babaeng dumaan sa kanya, ikaw lang ang hinanap niya ng ganito." Ani
Zyron tapos ay sumimsim sa kape.

Malakas ang buhos ng ulan sa labas at ang lamig ay ramdam nilang lahat. Ang iba ay
beer ang ini-inom, si Zyron lang itong nagka-kape, kagaya ng mga tauhan sa gilid-
gilid.

"Bakit ba bigla kang nawala? Nag-away ba kayo?" Takang tanong ni Dwaye.

Umiling siya, hindi alam kung paano ba uumpisahan i-kwento ang simula ng lahat ng
ito.

"My father hide me."

"Saan?" Halos sabay-sabay pa na tanong ng mga ito.

It feels like she's on the hot seat. All these men attention is on her.

"Hindi ko alam?"

Sinulyapan niya si Oliver na deretso lang ang tingin, nasa gilid ng pintuan.

"Paanong hindi mo alam?"

"You can ask Oliver." She motioned her guard.

Lahat ng mga ito ay kay Oliver tumingin. Sina Clane at Clinton ay tumayo at lumapit
sa lalaki.

It feels like the two men intentionally covered Oliver from her sight because the
two stood like a King in front of her guard. Para bang lihim na kinakastigo si
Oliver.

Wala pa yatang dalawang minuto ay bumalik na ang dalawa sa sofa at naghain ng sagot
sa kanya.

"You were in Romblon." Clane informed her.

"Our source were right, then. They spotted you in Romblon last week but they lost
you, that's why Kielton decided to go there to find you himself." It was Clinton.

Ann's heart aches again when she realized that she was the reason why Kietlon is
missing now. Kung hindi siya nito hinanap papunta sa lugar na 'yon, hindi
mangyayari ang lahat ng ito, sa wari niya.

"May mga tao na ba tayo sa Romblon?" Si Colton, na napapansin niyang madalas na

tahimik at seryoso.

"We have men there, but I will send more." Clane answered.

"I need more men in Tablas and Sibuyan Island, Clane." Clinton muttered before he
stood up because someone's calling him.
Nag-usap-usap pa ang mga ito para sa plano bukas kung sakaling gumanda ang panahon.
Magpapatuloy ang paghahanap kay Kielton.

"Alandra is conscious now. Howell called me." Clinton informed them when he went
back.

Nakahinga ng maluwag ang mga ito sa balitang 'yon.

KINABUKASAN ay muli siyang nabuhayan ng loob dahil maganda ang panahon at binigyan
sila ng permiso ng mga otoridad para maglayag ulit sa dagat upang ipagpatuloy ang
paghahanap.

They are in the yacht again. Kahit medyo nahihilo siya ay hindi niya nalang
pinapansin. Ayaw niyang maging pabigat sa mga kaibigan ni Kielton dahil baka hindi
na siya ng mga ito pasamahin.

"Eleven corpse found in Romblon this morning." Drake informed his friends while
reading a newspaper.

"Three bodies recovered in Sibuyan Island, alive." Si Brooke na sa ibang news paper
naman naka-focus. "Oh, these are Kielton's bandmates."

Mabilis siyang lumapit sa lalaki.

Tinignan niya 'yon at binasa.

'ColdHeart Members; Owen and Jasper were found alive in Sibuyan Island today, 5am.
Ayon sa mga naka-saksi, hindi pa makausap ang dalawa at tulala.'

Bumalik siya sa deck nang walang nabasang magandang balita para kay Kielton.

Near her were Colton and Carter who's now wearing a complete diving black suit.
They are in the middle of the sea for three to four hours now. At kanina parin ang
mga ito na pabalik-balik sa ilalim ng tubig.

Sa malayo ay natatanaw niya ang mga kalat na lumulutang. Muling nanginig ang
kalamnan niya nang matanto na doon marahil lumubog ang barko. May iilang bangka rin
doon na nagpapalibot-libot hindi kalayuan.

Sa itaas ay napansin niya ang paparating na chopper, animo papunta sa direksyon

nila.

"Colton, the chopper will drop you in Sibuyan Island," It was Clane, talking
formally to his brothers. "And Carter, they will drop you in Tablas. May mga coast
guard at navy SEAL kayong makakasama sa paghahanap doon."

Tahimik na tumango ang dalawa at muling inayos ang suot. They looks really skilled
in diving and swimming. Ang dalawang ito ang mas gamit na gamit na ipain sa ilalim
ng dagat mula pa kahapon.

The tightness of their diving suits were hugging the muscles of their arms and
chest. Matikas ang tindig ng katawan ng mga ito, halos pareho lang ng kay Clane,
iba ang tikas, may dating, para bang sanay na makipaglaban at makipagmatigasan sa
kung sinomang magtatangkang maghamon sa mga ito.

"Pabilisan nga muna kayong lumangoy, Colton, Carter." Ani Zyron sa dalawa, na para
bang gusto pa makipag-pustahan muna sa mga kaibigan kung sino ba ang mas mabilis na
lumangoy sa magkapatid na Altaraza.
"Tigilan mo na muna 'yang kabalbalan mo, Zyron." Si Drake na isa rin sa seryoso.

"Brute, I'm just curious, kung sino ba talaga mas matikas sa dalawang 'to. O baka
naman si Clane talaga ang pinaka matindi sa magkakapatid." Sabay lapit ni Zyron kay
Clane. "Brute, wala bang sample dyan?"

"Shut up, Fuentes." Nilagpasan lang ni Clane si Zy at nagpatuloy sa pag briefing sa

dalawang kapatid.

Ilang sandali pa ay hinangin na ang buhok niya dahil sa paglapit ng chopper.

Nagtalsikan ang mga tubig, lumayo siya sa deck at pumasok sa loob, pero may sapat
parin na distansya upang makita niya ang nangyayari.

The ladder from the chopper fall down the yacht.

Colton skillfully climbed up to it until he reached the chopper. Carter did the
same. They both skilled that they don't even ask for help, like as if they knew
what they were doing.

Umalis ang chopper nang masigurado na maayos na ang mga sakay.

"Dahil malakas ang alon kagabi, malaki ang posibilidad na inalon din si Kielton.
Walang ibang pupuntahan 'yon kundi sa Romblon, Sibuyan at Tablas lang." Patuloy ni
Drake.

Nalaman niya na may-ari ito ng Beach Resort kaya may alam din sa mga magkakalapit
na Isla sa Pilipinas.

"At ang sabi ni Carter, nang tumalon siya sa tubig ay hindi niya na nakita si
Kielton, ibig sabihin nakalangoy pa siya palayo." Si Dwaye.

Ini-isa-isa ng mga ito ang maaaring mangyari kay Kielton, siya naman ay tahimik
lang na nakikinig at nananalangin na sana ngayong araw din ang mahanap na nila ang
lalaking mahal.

DAPIT-HAPON na nang makabalik sila sa Port. Nanghihina siya kahit wala naman
talagang nakakapagod na ginawa kundi maglayag sa karagatan maghapon.

Negatibo parin ang resulta ng paghahanap nila. They are waiting to Colton and
Carter to go back in Batangas before they go home in Grande's rest house.

Kinakain niya ang nag-iisang Atis sa sulok nang lapitan siya ni Oliver.

"Ma'am, pinapabalik na tayo ni Sir Alejandro." Imporma nito sa kanya. "Nabalitaan

niya na magpupunta raw rito ang daddy mo dahil nakita sa balita na narito ka."

Bigla siyang napatayo. She get scared with what her father can do. Paano kung
kuhanin na naman siya nito at itago sa kung saan? Paano niya maipagpapagtuloy ang
paghahanap kay Kielton?

Napatingin siya sa isang bahagi ng silid kung nasaan seryosong nag-uusap ang
magkakaibigan, gusto niyang humingi ng tulong sa mga ito, pero alam niya rin na
sobrang abala ng mga ito dahil sa nangyayari.

"Magpapaalam lang ako sa kanila." Sa huli ay iyon ang naging desisyon niya.

The men stopped from talking when she arrived on their table.

"Magpapaalam lang ako, babalik na ako sa Romblon."

Hindi ang mga ito nagsalita, kaya nagpatuloy siya.

"Kapag nagpunta dito ang daddy ko, pakisabi nalang na umalis na ako. I will try to
do my own searching in Romblon. Umaasa ako na naroon lang siya." Mahinang sambit
niya.

"Wear this." Clane handed her a white gold watch.

Kinuha niya 'yon, nagtataka.

"Kielton bought it for you. It's waterproof." Clinton said when he noticed her
curiousness. "Kahit anong mangyari, huwag mong aalisin 'yan sa kaatawan mo."

"And this," Brooke handed her a cellphone. "Hide it."

Mabilis na itinago niya 'yon sa bag. Sinuot niya kaagad ang relo. Galing 'yon kay
Kielton kaya dapat ay pahalagahan niya at palaging suotin.

"Ko-kontakin ka namin para bigyan ng balita." Si Drake.

"We saved our numbers there. Feel free to message us for an update." It was Dwaye.

"Thank you." She said in a wary tone before she turn her back on them.

Ann went to the chopper together with Oliver.

KUNG HINDI niya naramdaman ang pagtapik ni Oliver sa balikat niya ay hindi niya
namamalayan na nakalapag na sa helipad sa itaas ng rest house ng lolo niya ang
chopper.

Madilim na at masungit ang langit, kasing sungit ng malakas na hampas ng alon hindi
kalayuan sa harap ng kinatatayuan ng malaking bahay na 'yon.

Bumaba sila sa hagdan. Nang makapasok sa loob ng bahay ay naabutan niya sa malawak
na sala ang lolo niya, nanonood ng TV sa balita! May TV na doon!

"Lolo," She excitedly walk towards him.

Bahagya niya lang itong niyakap at namangha talaga na may TV na sila!

"I bought it today." Her grandfather muttered.

Ang ibang buhok nito ay maputi na, medyo may kulubot na rin sa mukha ngunit
nanatiling maayos ang kalusugan kaya nakakayang mamuhay na hindi masyadong umaasa
sa tulong ng iba. Her grandfather is her mother's father.

Dati itong negosyante at sa malapit sa dagat napiling mag-retiro. He also have a

small yacht near by. They use it to catch fishes if the weather is good. Kaya lang
ay mas pinipili niya na mag pinta nalang kesa maglayag dahil naaalala niya lang si
Kielton kapag nakakita ng yate.

Ang laman ng balita ay ang tatlong miyembro ng ColdHeart na naka-survive sa

trahedya.

'Hanggang sa mga sandaling ito ay patuloy parin ang paghahanap sa katawan ni

Kielton Grande. Sinusubukan parin po natin na makakuha ng iba pang impormasyon
galing sa pamilya at kaibigan ng sikat na bokalista. Namataan din kaninang umaga
dito sa Batangas Port ang magkapatid na Altaraza, sina Colton at Carter, na kapwa
parehong dating nasa Navy SEAL, na tumutulong din sa paghahanap ng mga katawan ng
biktima dahil sa paglubog ng El Grande.'

The reporter said before the camera went back to the newscaster in the studio.

"Kumusta ang paghahanap sa boyfriend mo?"

Pagod na naupo si Ann sa puting sofa. She rested her feet at fur carpet in the
marble floor of the living room.

"Hindi pa siya nahahanap." Pagod na sagot niya.

"Sino ba ang boyfriend mo? 'Yang nawawalang anak ni Sebastian?"

Napatingin siya sa lolo niya na para bang kilala nito ang daddy ni Kielton.

"That man in the news awhile ago, that's my boyfriend, Kielton Grande. How did you
know his father?"

"I bought my yacht on them, that was few years ago." He simply answered.

"I see. Magpapahinga na ako, lo."

Tumayo siya.

"Your room is occupied."

Pagod na sinulyapan niya ang lolo na komportableng nakaupo.

"Occupied? Nandito si daddy?"

Kaagad na binalot siya ng kaba. Paano kung sa ibang lugar naman siya itatago ng
daddy niya?

"I have unexpected visitor this morning."

"Sino? We have room for guest. Doon nalang siya, lo!" Inis na reklamo niya, pagod
na pagod at gusto na talagang magpahinga.

"Palipatin mo kung kaya mo, apo."

Inis na napairap siya at nag martsa paakyat sa kanyang silid.

Hindi niya alam kung anong approach ang gagawin niya sa bisita, mas lamang ang
iritasyon niya kaya tiyak na masusungitan niya talaga. She's not that very kind!

Ann annoyingly opened her room's door without even knocking, she's really
aggravated.

She's so ready to order the visitor to transfer to another room... but her lips
only parted and her heart skip a beat when she saw who's sleeping peacefully above
her bed.
20 ~ Impregnate
CHAPTER TWENTY

SHE can't still believe to what she's seeing. Is she hallucinating? Pinaglalaruan
ba siya ng sariling mga mata? She closed her eyes and took a breath, then slowly,
she opened her eyes again but the view was still the same, it's still him.

Ann fingers were shaking and it feels like she wants to throw up because of the
overwhelming feelings inside her chest. Samo't-saring katanungan din ang tumatakbo
sa isip niya kung paano, kailan at saan nangyari ang lahat.

"Kielton," she whispered Kielton's name the moment she get closer to him.

Maingat na naupo siya sa gilid ng kama, hindi gusto na istorbohin ang pagpapahinga
nito. Hindi rin gusto na hawakan ito lalo at nakikita niya ang mga sugat sa halos
lahat ng parte ng katawan. He looks so fragile that she's scared to even lay a
finger on him, scared that she would break him or hurt him.

May mga gasgas sa mukha nito at maliliit na sugat na nalinis na. May nakabalot na
gasa sa ulo, at sa parteng kanan ng noo ay halata ang dugo doon, tanda na may sugat
'yon.

He's wearing a white shirt that revealed the wounds on his both forearms. Maingat
na itinaas niya ang kumot upang makita pa kung may sugat pa ito sa bandang binti,
ngunit hindi niya na makita dahil nakasuot ng pajamang kulay puti rin.

Kielton is not moving but he's still breathing, yes, he's a live! Her boyfriend is
alive! Kielton Grande is alive and breathing!

Sa saya sa katotohanan na 'yon muli siyang napaiyak, tinakpan niya lang ang bibig
gamit ang mga kamay upang hindi gumawa ng ingay ang kanyang mga paghikbi.

Lahat ng lihim na pag-iyak niya tuwing gabi noon ay unti-unti nang napapawi. Ang
sakit at pangungulila na naipon sa dibdib ay kumakawala na parang umaapaw na tubig
sa lalagyan.

Seeing Kielton on flesh ease the burden inside her chest. Ito lang naman ang tangi
niyang hangad, ang muling makapiling ang lalaking labis na minamahal.

"I was fishing when I saw his floating body."

Napatingin siya sa lolo niya na nakasandal sa dahon ng pinto ng silid.

Pinahid niya ang luha at naghintay ng susunod pa na sasabihin ng abuelo.

"I thought he was dead, but when I rescued him, he's still breathing. Tinawagan ko
ang kaibigang doktor na gumamot sa kanya kanina. May tama siya ng bala ng baril sa
tiyan, sa binti at sa likod, pero ang delikado raw ay ang sugat niya sa noo."

Ibinalik niya ang tingin kay Kielton, tapos ay sa sugat nito sa noo. Labis siyang
nahabag sa sinapit ng kasintahan, ngunit humanga rin siya sa tatag nito dahil
nakayanang lagpasan ang matinding pagsubok sa ibabaw ng karagatan.

Malakas ang alon, malamig at madilim ang tubig, mag-isa at walang makuhanan ng
lakas kundi ang sarili, hindi niya lubos maisip na sinapit lahat 'yon ni Kielton
nang dalawang araw.

"Nagising na po ba siya?"
"Hindi pa simula pa kanina. Kapag bukas ay hindi pa nagising ay dadalhin natin siya
sa clinic ng kaibigan ko."

"Pagod na pagod ka siguro..." pabulong na sambit niya sabay marahan na hinaplos ang
panga ng binata gamit ang daliri, iniwasan ang mga gasgas at sugat. "Magpahinga ka
lang, dito lang ako, babantayan kita..."

"Nandyan ang mga gamot niya at may pagkain din sa kusina. Kapag nagising ang nobyo
mo, pakainin mo at painumin ng gamot." Bilin ng lolo niya.

"Opo," mabait na sagot niya.

"Magpapahinga na ako at magpahinga ka na rin."

"Paano si daddy? Magpupunta po ba siya dito?" Hindi niya napigilang itanong.

Napahinto ang lolo niya sa pag-alis, muli siyang hinarap.

"Hindi na magpupunta dito sa Campbell, sinabi ko ng bumalik ka. Wag kang mag-alala
at kakampi mo ako."

Maliit siyang napangiti at na-appreciate ang sinabi ng abuelo.

"Thanks, lo."

Isang tango lang nito bago isinarado ang pinto.

Ann took a shower and changed a sleeping clothes. She go back to the bed and kissed
Kielton's forehead before she lay beside him.

Nag-iwan lang siya ng sapat na distansya upang hindi niya ito mabangga. Gusto mang
yakapin ay hindi niya na ginawa sa pangamba na baka masaktan lang ito.

THE RAYS of sunlight coming from the window woke her up from deep sleep. When Ann
heard a painful groan beside her, her eyes widened.

Mabilis na tinignan niya si Kielton at nagsisi nang makita na nakayakap siya rito
at nakasiksik ang mukha niya sa braso nito. Taranta na dumistansya siya, kinain
kaagad ng pagsisi kung bakit hindi niya namalayan na nakayakap na pala siya sa
sobrang sarap ng tulog niya.

"H-Hi, morning," she greeted him.

Nang hindi sumagot si Kielton ay napilitan siyang bumangon. Maingat na umupo siya
sa kama at tinignan ulit ito.

Maaga pa pero magkasalubong na ang mga kilay nito, may tanong sa mga mata nang
salubungin ang tingin niya.

After a few moments of staring at her, Kielton's curious eyes roamed around the
room, then it stopped in the glass window. Medyo napapikit ito nang masilaw sa
sinag ng araw na nagmumula doon.

His eyes were still curious, he looked down to his body. Tapos ay muling ibinalik
ang tingin sa kanya, medyo kinabahan siya, kung bakit ay hindi siya rin talaga
matukoy.

"Where are we?" He asked in a weak husky tone.

"We are in... Romblon."

Kumunot lang ang noo nito, hindi nawawala ang pagtataka at ang maraming katanungan
sa mga mata.

"And you?" He inquired.

"Me?" Turo niya sa sarili.

"Yeah, you."

Siya naman ngayon ang hindi makapaniwala sa tanong ng binata.

And when she realized something... that maybe Kielton lost his memory, she got
alarmed. Pakiramdam niya ay bumaliktad ang sikmura niya sa ideyang hindi siya
kilala ng kasintahan.

Ann covered her mouth when she felt like throwing up. Nasa lalamunan niya ang lahat
ng emosyon at para siyang mabibilaukan kung hindi niya 'yon mailalabas.

Nagmamadali na tumakbo ba siya papunta sa shower room at doon dumuwal. Maiyak-iyak

at halos manghina pa sa sunud-sunod na pagbaliktad ng sikmura. Ang asim sa
pakiramdam at talagang nakakadiri ng sobra.

After a few minutes of battling with that damn feelings, she brushed her teeth and
washed her face.

Nanlalata na naglakad siya pabalik sa kama. Hindi na muna pinansin si Kielton dahil
kumukuha pa siya ng lakas sa pakikipaglaban sa sikmurang bumabaliktad.

"What happened?" Kielton spoke again after a long silence between them.

Matamlay niya itong sinulyapan. Hindi pa masyado matanggap na wala nga itong
naaalala.

Kagabi ay plano niyang ipaalam sa mga kaibigan nito na kasama niya si Kielton, kaya
lang ay gusto niyang magpaalam muna sa binata. Pagod din siya kagabi kaya walang
lakas makipag-usap at magkwento sa mga kaibigan nito.

"To you?" She asked back.

"Yes,"

Mariin siyang napapikit, nasaktan sa katotohanan na wala nga talaga itong maalala.
Hindi rin naman mukhang nagbibiro. Punung-puno ng kaguluhan sa mukha nito.

"Hindi mo ba kilala kung sino ka?" Naiinis na tanong niya, halu-halo na talaga ang
nararamdaman. "Wala kang naalala?"

"I remember some but it was blurry."

"Wag mo ng alalahanin."

Tumahimik lang ito, nasa malalim na pag-iisip.

Tumayo si Ann upang makapaghanda ng almusal.

"Babalik ako rito, dadalhan kita ng pagkain para makainom ka ng gamot."

Nang hindi nagsalita si Kielton ay umalis na siya sa silid.

Pagbaba niya sa hagdan ay nag-aalmusal na ang lolo niya at si Oliver.

"Good morning." Her grandfather greeted.

"Morning,"

"Mag-almusal ka na. Kumusta ang bisita natin?"

Napilitan na naupo siya sa bakanteng upuan sa tapat ni Oliver.

"Gising na siya pero... hindi siya nakaka-alala."

"Yan ang ipinaliwanag ng doktor kahapon." Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa abuelo. "May
posibilidad na hindi makaalala kaagad dahil sa matinding trauma. Tatawagan ko ang
kaibigan ko para puntahan siya mamaya."

Kahit si Ann ay tulala. Ayaw nang isipin na hindi nakakaalala si Kielton, ang
tanging mahalaga ay buhay ito at kasama niya. If he forgot their memories together,
then, they will make new memories.

Tanghali nang dumating ang doktor. Nasa loob sila ng silid, siya ay tahimik na
nakikinig.

"What happened to me?" Kielton asked.

"I found you in the middle of the sea yesterday morning. Unconscious." Her
grandfather answered.

Tumahimik si Kielton at nahulog na naman sa malalim na pag-iisip.

"Ano ba ang huli mong naaalala?" Tanong ng doktor na lalaki.

"I was in... a cruise ship, then... I heard a gun shot," Kielton paused, it looks
like it's hard for him to remember everything. "... Nagkagulo, may sumabog... "

Mariin itong pumikit at mahinang nagmura, wala ng masabi dahil wala ng maisip.

"That's enough. You will remember everything in time. For now, I suggest you to
rest and stop forcing yourself to think about what happened." The doctor advised.

Nang lumabas ang mga ito, nilapitan niya si Kielton. Umupo siya sa gilid nito,
walang pakialam kahit na tinignan nito ang pag-upo niya, na nagtataka kung bakit
gano'n nalang siya ka-komportable na malapit siya dito.

"Do you know me?" Kielton asked again, mukhang hindi ito mauubusan ng tanong.

"Yes,"

"How did you know me?"

"You're famous."

"Famous?" His forehead knotted. "Sino ako? Ano ako?"

"Band vocalist. Marami ang humahanga sayo dahil sobrang ganda ng boses mo."
Kielton seems like he don't believe on her. Nanatili ang kyoryoso sa mukha nito.
How she wish she would see the twinkle in his eyes and his playful smiles again.

She sighed silently. Her heart is happy because they are together again, but it's
also sad because Kielton don't remember her yet.

"Why do I feel like... I know you?"

Malungkot niyang nginitian si Kielton. Akala niya ay dito na nagtatapos ang

paghahanap niya, hindi pala, dahil may kailangan niyang ipahanap kay Kielton mismo
ang lugar niya sa buhay nito.

"Why did you say that?"

"I feel it."

"Your mind can't remember, but your heart can." She playfully wiggles her eyebrows
at him.

"So, are we close?" He started to get interested.

"Yes,"

"Rate it from 1 to 10."

"10!" Magiliw niyang sagot.

Tumahimik ito, parang nag-iisip parin.

"Halikan mo ako," utos nito.

"Bakit ko 'yon gagawin?" Takang tanong niya, medyo uminit ang pisngi sa hindi
inaasahang utos.

"Bakit hindi? Hindi ba tayo naghalikan dati?"

"Nag kiss." Humina ang boses niya.

"Then, why can't you kiss me now?"

Nagdududa niya itong tinignan. Gustong isipin na nagloloko lang ito at gustong
maka-isa, pero wala talagang bahid ng pangloloko dito, bagkos puro pagtataka lang
at paniniguro kung nagsasabi nga siya ng totoo.

"Kiss me," he demanded.

Ann tilted her head closer to hi, then, she closed her eyes and kissed him on the
lips.

Her heart beat gone wild when Kielton licked her lips like as if he's very thirty
to have a taste of her!

Ngumuso siya at inilayo ang mukha.

"I got it. We are not friends." There was sureness on his voice. "Umamin ka, hindi
tayo magkaibigan, di ba?"

"Hindi,"
"Ano lang?"

Naiirita sa maraming tanong, umikot ang mga mata niya.

"Kung sasabihin ko na boyfriend kita, maniniwala ka ba?"

"Yes," deretsang sagot nito. "Sa ganda mong 'yan, imposibleng papalagpasin kita."

Wala na itong naaalala lahat-lahat at heto ay matamis parin ang dila. Nasa dugo na
nga talaga na magaling magpa-ibig ng babae.

"Kung gusto mo, ku-kwentuhan kita, kung 'yon ang paraan para maka-alala ka ulit."

"Gusto kong marinig ang mga kwento mo."

Humugot si Ann ng hangin sa dibdib at tumango.

UMAGA nang magpilit si Kielton na lumabas kahit na masakit pa ang likod at tiyan
nito dahil sa tama ng baril. They stay in the terrace, sitting in white rattan sun
lounger while watching the crystal blue water in front of them.

Ang lolo niya at si Oliver ay nangisda. Her grandfather house and lot is private
and away from the neighborhood and in the City. Nasa sulok ito at hindi pansinin, o
baka dahil pribadong lugar kaya walang nagtatangkang magpunta.

"Do you think it's safe to tell my family about me?"

Kanina pa sila nag-uusap at umabot na sila sa puntong ito, na ipaalam na sa pamilya

at mga kaibigan ni Kielton na buhay ito upang mapanatag na rin at tumigil sa
paghahanap.

"I think so. I'm sure we can trust them and your friends."

"Do you know them?" Kielton is still hesitant.

She understand that he lost even his trust. Kaya lang ay kailangan niya itong
paliwanagan pa para na rin magkaroon ng kapanatagan ang mga nagmamahal dito.

"I already met your brother and your friends. But we are not that very close."

"According to the news, the investigation is still on-going. I wondered why I have
gun shots? Why they shoot me? Am I really safe?"

At dahil hindi niya rin alam ang totoong dahilan kung bakit nga ba nauwi sa
trahedya ang simpleng paglalayag, hindi niya masagot ng maayos ang binata.

Isa pa ay iniisip niya ang pagkakasangkot nito sa iligal na droga noong nakaraang
buwan, paano kung may mga naka-bangga ito o ang ColdHeart nang hindi niya alam?
Paano kung hindi naman pala talaga safe si Kielton?

Sa totoo lang ay masyadong magulo rin ang isip niya. Hindi rin makapag-desisyon ng
tama.

"I don't know if you're really safe. All I know is you will be more safe if we let
them know that you're alive. Your family is powerful, they can provide a security
for you."

"If they can provide a security for me, why am I here then? Why I have all of these
wounds?"
Yes, why? But she can't answer him.

"Ikaw lang ang makakasagot niyan." Aniya at kumurot sa Atis.

Tahimik na pinapanood lang siya ni Kielton. She ignored her glances, she just
continue enjoying that fruit. Sinasabayan niya pa 'yon nang calamansi juice.
Tinimplahan niya si Kielton pero ayaw naman.

"Kapag may naghanap sa'kin dito, sabihin niyo wala."

"Sasabihin ko 'yan kila lolo mamaya pagdating nila."

Dumaan ang katahimikan sa kanila at malayang pinagmamasdan lang ang hampas ng alon
sa kalayuan. Maalat ang simoy ng hangin, madikit sa balat.

"Ano ba 'yang kinakain mo?" maya-maya ay tanong ni Kielton.

"Atis,"

Magkasalubong ang kilay nito na para bang ang weird ng kinakain niya.

"Hindi kaya... buntis ka?"

Halos mabali ang leeg niya sa hinuha nito. Napainom si Ann sa juice at napangiwi sa
asim niyon.

"Ano ba 'yang sinasabi mo..." nasamid pa siya.

"When was the last time we had sex?"

At iyon talaga ang tanong ng lalaking 'to? Kailan nga ba?

"T-Two months ago?" She wasn't even sure! Na-sorpresa siya sa tanong!

"Tang ina tagal na, ah. Kaya pala parang namimiss parin kita kahit malapit ka lang
sa'kin."

Para siyang pinagpapawisan, malakas ang kalabog ng dibdib, hindi maalis sa isip ang
tanong na 'yon ni Kielton.

"Kinakabahan ako," sambit niya at napahawak sa tiyan na animo may nagsisirko sa

loob.

"Bakit?"

"D-Delayed ako." Kabadong-kabado na siya nang maalala ang tungkol doon.

"Buntis ka, sigurado ako."

Lalo siyang kinabahan sa sinabi ni Kielton at talagang siguradong-sigurado ito?!

"Paano ka nakakasiguro?!" Galit kaagad siya, idinaan sa galit ang sobrang kaba!

"Sa akin ka ulit matulog mamayang gabi at kapag nagduwal ka na naman bukas ng
umaga, buntis ka talaga."

Uminit ang buong mukha niya, literal na pinagpapawisan na. Samantalang ito ay
kalmado lang at nakikita niya ang pagka-aliw sa mga mata.
She stopped using pills because Kielton made her believe that he won't impregnate
her!
21 ~ Elope (SPG)

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

AFTER A couple of days Kielton started to remember every details of what really
happened inside the El Grande cruise ship that night.

Ang sabi ng doktor ay masyadong pagod ang katawan at isipan ni Kielton kaya noong
mga unang araw ay hindi pa ito masyado makapag-isip ng maayos.

Kielton was still struggling, adjusting and trying his best to cope with unexpected
tragedy that happened to him.

May mga gabing bigla nalang itong nagigising na parang galing sa isang matinding
bangungot, kaya naman madalas siyang gising sa hating gabi dahil sinisigurado niya
na mahimbing talaga ang tulog nito, bago siya mapanatag na matulog na rin.

Isang umaga nang may mga pulis na bumisita sa malaking bahay. Mabilis na itinago
nila si Kielton sa silid, ayon na rin sa gusto ng binata.

"Good morning, Sir. Magtatanong lang ho kami kung nakita niyo ang taong ito dito sa
lugar niyo?"

May ibinigay na litrato ang pulis sa lolo niya. Mula sa pagkakatayo niya sa mayor
na pintuan ay natatanaw niya na larawan ni Kielton 'yon. Nasa labas ng gate ang mga
pulis, hindi ang mga ito pinagbuksan ng abuelo.

"Ipapaalam ko kaagad sa kapulisan kung makita ko ang taong ito."

"Salamat, Sir. Aalis na kami."

Nagtagal ang tingin ng mga pulis sa kabuuan ng bahay bago tuluyang umalis ang mga
ito.

It didn't happened once, it happened thrice in just one week. Ang pangatlo ay mga
imbestigador na si Kielton din ang hinahanap. Ang lolo niya ulit ang nakaharap ng
mga ito.

"May mga iilang katawan ng pasahero ng El Grande ship na dito natagpuan malapit sa
inyo, wala bang naligaw na kamukha nito?" Ang imbestigador sabay pakita ng larawan
ni Kielton.

"Wala. Kung mayroon ay ipapaalam ko kaagad sa mga otoridad."

Tumango ang imbestigador at tinignan lang ulit ang malaking bahay, sabay sibat.

Unti-unti niya ng nararamdaman na mali itong ginagawang pagtatago ni Kielton, pero

wala siyang magawa dahil desisyon 'yon ng binata. Minsan ay iniisip niya na hindi
pa talaga nakaka-recover si Kielton sa nangyari dahil hindi ganitong desisyon ang
inaasahan niya.
Sa tuwing nanonood sila ng balita ay palaging laman ang hindi tumitigil sa
paghahanap sa nawawalang katawan ni Kielton kahit lagpas isang linggo na ang
nakakalipas.

Kaya lang ay nawala na sa balita na kasama sa paghahanap ang mga kaibigan nito, na
nitong mga nakalipas na araw naman ay naibabalita pa at nakukuhanan ng mga nakaw na
larawan.

"See? My friends stopped from finding me, they knew I'm alive." Kielton said while
they watching TV news.

"How can you be so sure about it? We don't even tell them that you're alive."

"They have a lot of connections. 'Yang mga pulis at imbestigador na nagpupunta

rito, mga tao nila 'yan, naninigurado lang ang mga 'yon kung ligtas nga talaga
ako."

Hindi siya sigurado kung paano nasasabi ni Kielton ang mga 'yon na para bang
kabisado na nito ang galaw ng pamilya at mga kaibigan. But whenever she thinks
who's his family and his friends, it made her agreed with him.

Most of his friends has this wide connections that they can work while comfortably
sitting at home, waiting for a report from their people who's working on the field
for them.

Ang lolo niya ay nasa teresa, inire-relax ang sarili sa pagtingin sa madilim na
karagatan hindi kalayuan. Sila ni Kielton ay nasa sala, lamang ang pagtatalo nila
at hindi rin siya nito inaamo kahit naiinis na siya, tuwang-tuwa pa yata sa
iritasyon niya.

"Halika dito sa tabi ko," marahan na aya nito dahil nasa malayo siyang upuan, hindi
ito tinatabihan.

Nanatili ang hindi maipinta niyang mukha at nag focus sa malaking screen ng TV sa
harap nila.

"Dito lang ako,"

"Payakap ako."

"We can still talk even if we are not hugging each other."

Ito ang unang hindi nakatiis. Tumayo si Kielton at tumabi ng upo sa kanya,
ipinagsisikan ang sarili sa single sofa na 'yon!

"Sit on my lap," tinapik nito ang hita ngunit umismid lang siya.

Bumuntong hininga ito sabay buhat sa kanya at pinaupo siya sa kandungan nito.
Kielton's palm automatically went to her stomach, then rested his chin above her
shoulder.

"Sa kabila nalang ako baka bumuka 'yang sugat mo sa tiyan." Aniya, medyo nag-aalala
sa pahilom palang na mga sugat nito gawa ng tama ng bala ng baril.

"No, dito ka lang."

"Kapag 'yan bumuka, ha. Ikaw ang paglilinisin ko niyan."

"Sungit," bulung-bulong nito tapos ay ipinailalim ang mainit na palad sa blouse

niya, hinaplos ang tiyan niya. "Pahalik ako mamaya dito,"

Ikinunot niya lalo ang noo, hindi na makapag-concentrate sa pinapanood. Kielton is

distracting her from caressing her stomach.

"Can't you remove your hand on my stomach?"

Though she likes it when Kielton is caressing her there, his warm palm melts her.

"Lolo is there, he may see you."

"Ano naman?"

Still, she's shy being so close to Kielton and in physical touch when someone is
just around them, especially a family member.

"I'm not comfortable."

"Then, let's go to our room." He suggested. "I want to kiss you and this little
champ inside your stomach." He whispered and kissed her shoulder.

"M-Mamaya na, nanonood pa ako."

When Kielton palm went to her lower boobs, she glared at him. He won't really stop,
huh.

"'Yang kamay mo, ha."

"May gatas na ba 'to?" Pabulong na tanong nito nang bahagyang pinisil ang isang
dibdib niya.

Pakiramdam niya ay umikot sa batok niya ang init galing sa mukha. He never change!
He's still a handsome pervert and damn her because her body is reacting, it always
betray her.

"Hindi ko alam!" Masungit na sagot niya para takpan ang kahihiyan.

"I will check later,"

Upang matigil na ito sa simpleng pang-aakit sa kanya ay hindi niya na ito kinausap
pa at nanood nalang TV, habang si Kielton naman ay iba ang pinagkaka-abalahan,
pasimple ang pagpisil-pisil sa dibdib niya.

ANN TOOK a cold shower and wear her nighties. Si Kielton ay tapos na rin maligo at
kasalukuyan na tinitignan ang mga sugat. Ang hindi lang nito makita ay ang tama sa
likod, malalim 'yon kaya mukhang mahuhuling gumaling.

He's above the bed now, only wearing a pajama, he's topless, like as if he's
inviting her.

"Patingin," sumampa siya sa kama at sinilip ang sugat sa tiyan nito.

The ripped muscles on his stomach is distracting her in good damn way, not to
mention his happy line. Her subconscious wanted to lay a finger on that tiny hair,
she's just stopping herself.

"Malapit na rin itong gumaling, wag lang mapu-pwersa para hindi bumuka 'yung tahi."

She gently caress that one to inches stitched of his wound on the side of his
stomach using her fingers. It's one of the reminder of El Grande tragedy. The scar
would stay as a memory of that tragic night of his life.

"How 'bout the wound on my back?"

Ann crawl at Kielton's back to see the wound.

It's near the La Libertà tattoo, at the bottom of it. Animo galit ang mga muscle
nito sa likod kahit na kalmado naman ito.

"Do you remember how did you take this shot?" She curiously asked.

"Yes,"

"Can you tell me?"

Ann trailed each of the letter of La Libertà using her fingers, she was avoiding
his wound.

"I was about to jump in the water when a bullet hit my back body, I lost my
balance..."

"At nahulog ka sa tubig?"

"Right,"

Humugot siya ng hangin sa dibdib, gusto pa sanang marinig ang mga kwento tungkol sa
totoong nangyari ngunit hindi 'yon kayang tanggapin ng isipan niya, nandito na
lahat-lahat si Kielton pero nasasaktan parin siya sa tuwing nalalaman ang mga
paghihirap nito nang mag-isa sa madilim na karagatan.

Hoping that her kiss would lessen the pain he's feeling, Ann planted a kiss on his
back, near the wound.

Bumalik siya sa harap ni Kielton. Hindi katulad noong mga unang araw nito, wala ng
pagtatanong at kyoryoso sa mga mata ng binata. May kislap ng saya doon pero may iba
pa bukod doon... parang may poot ngunit pilit na inililihim.

"Gusto mo bang mangisda bukas?" Magiliw na tanong niya.

She's kneeling in front of him, her palms were place on her lap, she's looks like a
cute little girl who's waiting for some good news, her eyes is twinkling.

"No,"

Bumagsak ang balikat ni Ann. Ilang beses na siyang tinanggihan ni Kielton sa tuwing
inaaya niya itong maligo sa dagat o mangisda, ni kahit ang pagpunta sa dalampasigan
ay matindi nitong hinihindiian.

"Sa teresa nalang tayo bukas kung gano'n? Gusto mo ipinta kita?"

Nag-isip ito saglit tapos ay tumango.

"Much better."

When she lay her back on the bed, Kielton made his way above her.

Umikot ang mga mata niya, mukhang alam na ang binabalak nito.
Alam niyang hindi kapani-paniwala ngunit simula nang magkita ulit sila ay wala pang
nagyayari sa kanila. Isang dahilan ay nagpapagaling pa ito. Bukod pa doon,
kababalik lang ng maayos na ala-ala ni Kielton pati na rin ng tamang lakas para
makagalaw at makapaglakad ng walang gumagabay.

"Remember your stitches." She reminded him.

"Yeah," With that Kielton moved his face closer to hers before he claimed her lips.

The feeling is still the same, the love and desire combined. Pareho nilang ramdam
ang matinding pananabik sa isa't-isa kaya naman wala pang ilang segundo ay naging
agresibo ng ang espadahan ng kanilang mga dila.

They did kiss before but they were controlling themselves because they were both
thinking of his wounds. May limitasyon lang ang halikan nila, ngunit sa mga
sandaling 'yon ay pareho na nilang pinagbigyan ang sarili.

When Kielton sipped her tongue thirstily, her lips parted to get some air.
Napakapit siya sa balikat ng kasintahan at sinabayan ang ginawa nitong pagsipsip sa
dila. They sipped and licked each other's tongue. His diamond pierce in it tickles
her.

"Uhh!" She gasped before he released her lips.

Kapwa taas-baba ang kanilang dibdib, sabay pareho silang natawa.

"Namiss kita," madamdamin na bulong ni Kielton sa kanyang labi.

Napangiti siya at lihim na kumuha ng hangin sa dibdib. Naramdaman niya na nag-

uumpisa ng sumayaw ang puso niya, hindi papaawat.

"Namiss din kita... sobra."

Kielton one hand went to her inner thighs and touched her there against the clothe
of her underwear. Medyo napaigtad siya, nananabik na mahaplos pa lalo nito.

"I missed this, too." He whispered, seducing her. "I miss everything about you."

Their eyes met and she knew that they felt the same, they are both longing to be
one again. The both wanted to express their love by claiming each other's body.
It's been a long while and they really can't control each other anymore.

When Kielton removed up her top, he cursed when he realized that she's not wearing
a brassier. Lumantad sa mata nito ang kanyang dibdib na nagmamalaki at
nanghahalina.

Kielton encircled his thumb around her nipple. She parted her lips a bit for being
too sensitive with his simple touch. Nang unti-unti nitong ibaba ang ulo ay tuluyan
na siyang napapikit at dinama ang pananakp ng mainit nitong bibig sa isang ut*ng
niya.

The familiar heat invaded her body. She parted her legs and started to remove down
her undies because she's too excited to feel him. She admit, she gets really horny.

Wala siyang ibang magawa upang pigilin ang pag-a-apoy ng katawan, pakiramdam niya
ay masisira ang buong gabi niya kung hindi siya papaluguran ni Kielton.

She heard him laugh a bit against her nipple when he noticed that she removed her
underwear.
Nahiya siya ngunit hindi talaga kayang pigilan ang sarili, na kahit ang hiya ay
mahihiya sa labis na kasabikang nararamdaman sa mga sandaling 'yon.

"I feel really hot. I feel so horny." She had to admit that, so he can do something
to fulfill her needs.

"I know," Kielton kissed her nipple and his other hand went down to her womanhood.

Kinapa nito 'yon, pareho niya ay naramdaman ang pagkabasa niya, tapos ay mahinang
napamura.

Inumpisahan nitong padulasin ang daliri sa hiwa niya, ikinalat ang basa bago muling
ikinulong sa bibig ang kabilang dunggot niya.

It feels so good and it feels so right being with him while doing this adult thing
with him.

"Kielton, mm.." saway niya nang nang-gigigil na sinipsip nito ang ut*ng niya nang
sunud-sunod na para bang may katas na makukuha doon.

Napahawak siya sa nakatali nitong buhok, naka-awang ang labi lalo at naging marahas
ang hagid ng daliri nito sa hiwa niya, pabalik-balik.

"Just checking if you have milk already,"

"May natikman ka naman ba?"

"Not sure, maybe a bit? I need to suck it more." At muli nitong sinipsip ang
naninigas niyang dunggot.

Her lips pursed when her cheeks rose up as she remembered why he was looking for
milk from her breast!

"I think, it's too early to have milk."

"Yeah?"

Kielton played with her nipple using his tongue, she can see his pierced there.

Pinapadaplis nito sa dunggot niya ang hikaw, mas nakikiliti siya, mas nang-iinit.
When he inserted a digit inside her, she arched her body a bit, telling him to move
his finger deeper.

"Kielton..." tawag niya rito nang dahan-dahan na nitong igalaw ang daliri sa loob
niya, labas-masok.

Her body is on fire but it's also aching like as if asking to more of him, more
touch and kisses.

Kielton started to lower down his kisses until it reached her stomach.

Malambing nitong inihilig ang mukha doon, hinalik-halikan. Para siyang natutunaw,
kakaibang saya ang bumalot sa kanya, hindi niya maintindihan.

Keilton planted a gentle kisses above her stomach that made her heart dance inside
her chest with mellow melody.

"Hi there, our little champ." Kielton whispered gently.

Kinagat ni Ann ang pang-ibabang labi, pinipigil na huwag maiyak. She became even
more sensitive when they discovered that she's pregnant.

"Hi daddy," she teased Kielton with small voice.

Nang madiskubre niyang nagdadalang-tao siya, kaagad na pumasok sa isip niya ang
pinirmahang kontrata sa BXCL. Kaya lang ay kaagad hinarang ni Kielton ang sana isa
sa stress niya, dahil ito raw mismo ang gagawa ng paraan para maayos ang kontrata
na 'yon.

Sa katunayan ay naka-ilang advance photoshoot pa siya bago umalis, sa mga susunod

na buwan pa 'yon ilalabas.

Wala naman na rin naman silang masyadong importanteng proyekto kaya medyo panatag
na rin siya na kahit papano ay nagawa niya ang obligasyon sa clothing line ni
Xaria.

Hindi niya lang talaga inaasahan na makakabuo sila, lalo at alam niya naman na nag-
iingat si Kielton. Hindi niya rin sigurado kung sinadya ba nito 'yon, o nabigyan
lang talaga sila ng maagang biyaya.

Gayon pa man ay hindi naman siya nagsisisi sa kinahantungan ng pagmamahalan nilang

dalawa.

The only problem for her is her family. If they would accept Kielton and their
baby. Alam niyang malabo pa na matanggap ng magulang niya ang tungkol dito, lalo na
ng daddy niya.

But she don't lose hope, she's hoping that one day, her father would accept
Kielton, their relationship and their child.

MAGANDA pareho ang gising nila ni Kielton. Kapag nagkakatinginan sila ay hindi nila
maiwasan ang mapangiti, lalo na siya dahil naaalala niya ang pinagsaluhan nila.
Kung wala nga lang siguro silang kasama sa bahay, baka kahit sa kusina o sala ay
hindi nila papalampasin.

"Nagdudugo," puna ng lolo niya sa tiyan ni Kielton.

Mabilis na tinignan niya 'yon at nakita ang dugo na nagmantiya sa kulay puting
sando na suot nito. Napangiwi siya, hindi niya sinasadya na naupuan niya 'yon
kaninang umaga habang nasa ibabaw siya nito.

"I'm fine," Kielton tried to smile, but she can see that he's silently battling
with the pain.

"Apo, kung may problema ay tawagan mo kaagad ang doktor. Nariyan ang number," sabay
turo nito sa lamesa kung nasaan ang wireless telephone. "Mangingisda muna ako at
isasama si Oliver. Kayo na muna ang bahala rito."

"Paano po kapag may nag-puntang mga pulis?" Tanong niya, dahil noong isang araw ay
may imbestigador at pulis na naman na nagpunta sa kanila.

"Gano'n parin ang sagot, wala kang nakita."

Tumango siya sa lolo niya, bago ito umalis. Binalikan niya si Kielton na naka-upo
sa mahabang sofa, medyo napapangiwi.

"Sorry," she muttered and lifted his sando to see the wound, it's bleeding.
"Gamutin ko nalang."

Tumayo siya at kinuha ang medicine kit sa silid nila. Pinahiga niya si Kielton sa
mahabang sofa at kapwa sila pareho habang nililinis niya ang dugo sa sugat nito.

"Who gave that watch on you?" Kielton asked after awhile.

Tinignan niya ang relo na kahit kailan ay hindi niya hinubad simula noong ibigay sa
kanya ng kaibigan nito 'yon.

"Clane gave it to me..."

Kielton's eyes narrowed. Halatang hindi nagustuhan ang sagot niya.

"You bought this for me, right? 'Yon ang sabi nila sakin kaya tinanggap ko."

Unti-unting kumalma ang mukha nito, pero naiwan ang pagtataka.

"I don't remember buying a wrist watch for you."

"Siguro ay hindi mo lang naalala." Simpleng sambit niya, iniisip na baka

nakalimutan ng binata ang parteng binilhan siya nito ng relo.

"It's beautiful. I like this." Iginalaw niya pa 'yon, makintab at halatang

mamahalin.

"Ang mga gago, naninigurado," bulung-bulong nito na hindi niya masyado

naintindihan.

"Huh?"

"Nothing," then he shook his head with smirk on his lips. "Gusto mo bang umalis na
tayo dito?"

Nag-angat siya ng tingin kay Kielton sa tanong nitong 'yon.

"Tatakas tayo?"

"Let's escape from all of these." He whispered huskily. "Let's... elope."

Kielton brushed her cheek using the back of his hand. His eyes told her that he
really wanted to escape... with her.
22 ~ Fight (SPG)

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

THEY secretly plan their escape. It wasn't easy because they don't have enough
resources to help them escape from that place. Mahirap ang gustong mangyari ni
Kielton lalo at pareho silang walang pera.

Isa lang ang naiisip niya, 'yon ay humingi ng tulong sa mga kaibigan nito o sa
kapatid na si Clinton, ngunit hindi masyado gusto ni Kielton ang ideya niya.

"They can help us. You just need to lower your pride."

Kielton remain silent. They are in the rooftop, the chopper wasn't there.
Nagkukulay kahel na ang langit at tumatama ang sikat ng papalubog na araw sa
malawak na karagatan. Ilang sandali nalang ay hahalik na ang araw sa tubig dagat,
tanda na natapos na naman ang isang araw para sa kanila.

They are both standing in front of the metal railing, the barricade were covered
with thick glasses, it reached her chest. They are both facing the sea while
watching the beautiful scenery.

"Ayoko na rin dito. Paano kung biglang bumisita si daddy? Siguradong paghihiwalayin
niya tayo." Dagdag niya, isa pa 'yon sa inaalala niya.

Paano nga kung bigla nalang dumating ang ama niya? Siguradong magagalit 'yon lalo
at naroon si Kielton, kasama niya. Kaya dapat talaga ay umalis na sila. Ayos lang
sa kanya kahit saan, basta, makaalis lang sila.

Kielton is still in deep thought. Malayo ang tingin nito, sa lalim ng iniisip ay
hindi niya maarok kung ano ba talaga ang tumatakbo sa utak nito.

His hair is getting longer and his growing whiskers were visible now on his jaw. He
looks rugged and very manly. But something in his eyes that she can't decipher.

Simula nang magising ito noong umagang 'yon at bumalik ang ala-ala, nagkaroon ng
pagbabago sa mga mata nito, madalas ay walang emosyon 'yon lalo na kapag naabutan
niyang mag-isa ito.

Iniisip parin siguro nito ang nangyari, dapat niyang intindihin 'yon lalo at hindi
biro ang dinanas ng binata.

Yesterday, she suggested that they could use her grandfather's yacht to escape, but
Kielton didn't agree with it. Ngayon, susubukan niya ulit.

"We can use the yacht, I hope you consider it now."

"I said, I don't want to travel in the water." He looks pissed.

Humugot siya nang biglang natanto kung bakit ayaw nitong bumalik sa karagatan.

Her heart aches for Kielton. Yes, he's still suffering and struggling with that
tragedy. She can see and feel it.

Bakit ba hindi niya 'yon inisip kaagad noong una palang na inaya niya itong maligo
sa dagat ay matindi na ang pagtanggi sa kanya?

Ni hindi nito gustong tumapak sa dalampasigan. Kapag naliligo siya sa dagat ay

tinatanaw lang siya nito mula sa teresa, kahit kailan ay hindi siya sinamahan.

"I need your phone later, I will contact my friends." He said after a long while.

Dapat ay masaya siya hindi ba? Dahil sa wakas ay nag desisyon na itong humingi ng
tulong sa mga kaibigan? Pero bakit hindi siya maka-ngiti sa narinig?

Siguro dahil ramdam niyang, napipilitan lang ito at walang ibang choice kundi
humingi ng tulong sa mga kaibigan.

Knowing Kielton's behavior, he always choose to do most things by himself without

asking a help from others, but now that he's not in very good condition, he needed
to force himself to ask help... or else they would be stuck in that place, or
worse, her father would arrive unexpectedly and forcefully separate them.
Madilim na nang bumaba sila. Naaubutan nila ang lolo niya na nanonood ng balita,
sinulyapan lang sila nito nang makapasok sila ng tuluyan sa loob ng bahay.

Ann stopped from walking when she saw Kielton's father on the screen. There are
reporters who's in front of him, they seems like they really value every words from
Sebastian Grande, they do their job formally.

Pinigilan niya si Kielton nang akmang aalis ito, iignorahin ang pahayag ng ama. Sa
pagyakap niya sa isang braso nito ay wala itong nagawa kundi manatili sa tabi niya.

Sebastian Grande is wearing his formal dark long sleeve, there's no trace of smile
in his lips. She could see the resemblance of Kielton's to his father, especially
when Kielton is not smiling. They are good looking, but, she also had to admit that
they are intimidating.

Kung hindi niya nga lang lubos na kilala si Kielton, baka nasindak na siya sa
inaasta ng binata nitong mga nakalipas na araw. He looks really bothered that he
always forget to smile.

"Sir, dalawang linggo na ang nakakalipas ngunit hindi parin natatagpuan ang katawan
ni Kielton, ano ang nararamdaman mo sa mga sandaling 'to? Hindi ba kayo
pinanghihinaan ng loob?" Tanong ng isang reporter.

"There's no room for weakness. I'm positive that my son is alive." Sebastian
responded in a formal tone.

"Sir, how's Alandra? Totoo ba nang nasagip siya ay may tama ng baril?" Galing ang
tanong sa ibang reporter.

"She's stable now."

She felt like Kielton's body tensed. Nag-angat siya ng tingin ngunit ang mata nito
ay mariin na nakatingin sa ama.

"Ayon sa mga survivor, sunud-sunod ang pagputok ng baril bago tuluyang nagkagulo sa
barko. Ano ang masasabi niyo sa pahayag na 'yon?"

"Kung gano'n, bakit may nakapasok na armadong kalalakihan sa barko kung mahigpit na
ipinagbabawal 'yon?" Segunda ng isa kahit hindi pa nasasagot ang naunang tanong.

"Gaano ka-totoo ang haka-haka na kaya bumalik sa bansa si Alandra ay dahil nalulugi
na ang kumpanyo niyo sa Italy?"

"At totoo rin ba na ipinagkasundo mo si Alandra sa Italyanong negosyante para

maisalba ang unti-unting pagbagsak ng negosyo niyo?"

"Sir, if Kielton is listening now, what would you tell him?" The male reporter
asked.

Sa maraming sunud-sunod na tanong, 'yon lang binigyan pansin ng daddy ni Kielton.

Sebastian looked at the camera, she could see the hidden pain in it, kaya lang ay
masyadong malakas ang hatak ng pagka-pormal kaya hindi napapansin.

"Son, come back home." He said that before he leave.

Hinarangan ng mga bodyguard nito ang mga media na mangungulit pa sana.

Sinundan niya ng tingin si Kielton nang lumabas ito, sa salamin na bintana ay

nakita niyang sa teresa ito nanatili.
"Give him time to think." Her grandfather muttered when she was about to follow
Kielton.

Wala siyang nagawa kundi umupo na rin sa kabilang sofa at malungkot na sinulyapan
ang kasintahan.

"He's not in good terms with his father."

"Alam ng mga tao 'yan, apo."

"Parang nagbago siya..." sambit niya, patuloy ang nakaw na sulyap kay Kielton.

She's facing his back. He's sitting in the sun lounger, he's deep thought again.
Mag-isa ito at ang maliit na tanglaw na ilaw ay para bang ang kay lungkot, animo
sinasamahan ang binata sa kalungkutan.

"According to the news, most of the survivors in El Grande tragedy are experiencing
a trauma. Sa tingin ko ay gano'n din ang kasintahan mo."

"Sa tingin ko rin po. He don't even want to step in the salty water."

"Kung gusto niyong umalis, papayagan ko naman kayo." Anito kaya napatingin siya.

May alam ba ang lolo niya sa lihim na plano nila ni Kielton?

"Po?"

Umiling lang ito at may ngiti sa labi, na para bang alam talaga ang plano nila.

"Mas maganda kung mapapa-aga ang pag-alis niyo lalo at nabalitaan ko kay Oliver na
bibisita rito ang mommy at daddy mo, may tinatapos lang sa Maynila."

Bigla siyang nakaramdam ng kaba. Kaba sa biglang pagdating ng magulang at wala pa

man din ay nakikita niya na ang imahe kung paano sila ni Kielton paghihiwalayin ng
mga ito.

It's so sad to know that she thinks like that to her parents. Sa tingin niya ay
kalaban niya ang mga magulang, na hindi siya ng mga ito papahintulutan na makuha
ang kasiyahan at makasama niya ang lalaking mahal.

"I need money."

"I will give you."

"Thanks, lo." Yumakap siya rito at mabilis na nagpunta kay Kielton.

Ann is hesitant to get near him. Kielton looks like silently planning their escape.
She don't want to interrupt him, but she have a good news for him, so, this is
okay. Maingat na umupo siya sa likod ni Kielton at malambing itong niyakap.

"What are you thinking?" Her voice was small.

Umihip ang pang-gabing hangin, sa malayo naman ay tahimik ang dagat. The place is
very peaceful, but she don't want to stay there anymore.

"There's a lot of things running on my mind."

"Like what?"
Ipinatong nito ang mga kamay sa mga brasong niyang nakayakap dito, marahan ang
pagkakahawak.

"I want us to live freely."

"We are free..."

"It feels like you're making yourself a damn coward by escaping, because you are
too afraid to face the reality."

"But sometimes, escaping is the best way to do to get our freedom." She whispered.
"We escape because we don't have choice."

"People always have a choice, but the hardest part is to choose between those
choices, that's the reason why people choose to escape because they think it's the
best way to do."

Kahit na minsan, wala naman talaga sa pagpipilian ang pag-alis, di ba? Pero 'yon
ang madalas na ginagawa ng mga tao kapag sobra na... kapag hindi na kayang hawakan
pa ang sitwasyon. Na mas pinipili nalang tumakas sa reyalidad.

Kung siya, mas pipiliin niyang umalis nalang dahil sa rason niya. Na ang pagtakas
na gagawin nila ay para rin naman sa kanilang dalawa. She's too scared to face her
father because she knew what he can do.

"Hindi ba? Hindi ba matalinong paraan ang umalis nalang kaysa harapin ang mga bagay
na alam naman natin pareho na... ipagkakait lang sa'tin?" Medyo nasasaktan niyang
tanong.

"That's what frustrate me, you're too scared to face your father."

"Because I know what he can do."

"Akala mo ba hahayaan ko na naman na paglayuin niya tayo?"

Hindi parin siya mapakali. Gusto niya parin na tumakas nalang muna sila.

"Alam kong hindi... hindi mo hahayaan na magkalayo ulit tayo. But I hope you
understand why I'm sacred to face my father, especially now."

"Especially now that I'm powerless?" He sounds offended.

"Hindi sa gano'n,"

Okay, she admit, it's one of the reason, Kielton don't have resources now, compare
to her father. Mahirap lumaban sa isang giyera ng walang dalang armas.

"Do you think that I can't fight for you because of my condition right now?"

"No," mariin na tanggi niya na.

She felt so guilty for thinking about that he's weak, that he can't fight for her
his situation.

"Kahit kay kamatayan handa kitang ipaglaban, Ann." Mapanganib na sabi nito.

Nasasaktan ang puso niya sa kadahilanang hindi niya si Kielton pinagkatiwalaan ng

buo sa parteng 'yon. Sana ay una palang ay nalaman niya na na ipaglalaban naman
siya nito.

"I'm sorry," she whispered regretfully.

"I want you to know that I don't need a fucking power and my wealth to fight for
you." Mababa ang boses nito, kinuha ang isang kamay niya para dampian ng halik.

"Pero aalis parin tayo." Pilit niya, halos maramdaman niya na napapikit si Kielton
nang marinig ang sobrang dedikasyon sa tono niya. "Alam na ni lolo na aalis tayo,
bibigyan niya tayo ng pera."

"Sa tanda ba naman ng lolo mo, hindi pa ba niya malalaman ang plano natin."

"Kaya nga..." umirap siya.

Wala yatang saysay ang lihim na pagpa-plano nila ni Kielton dahil malakas
makaramdam ang matanda niya.

"Gusto ko pa sanang hintayin ang daddy mo-"

"Ayoko!" Mariin na tanggi niya, sabay alis sa pagkakayakap, hinayaan naman siya ni
Kielton.

Nagpunta siya sa harap nito, halos pumamewang.

"Alam ko, masyado kang ma-pride at ayaw mong takasan si daddy. You want to face him
and prove a point, but, no, wag ngayon. Ayoko. Aalis tayo!"

Maingat na hinila ni Kielton ang kamay niya at pinalapit siya. Hindi pa man siya
nag-uumpisang magalit ay nanunuyo na ito kaagad.

"Ang init naman ng ulo ng buntis," pabulong na puna ni Kielton at pinaupo siya sa
harap nito.

Nagkapalit lang ang posisyon nila kanina, ito na ngayon ang yumayakap sa kanya mula
sa likod.

Now that they are both facing the dark sea, she could almost see the very small
lights from afar. It's like a boats or yacht that's sailing at night.

The salty wind blew her hair. And the coldness of the air is hugging them.

"Gusto kong umalis bukas na bukas din," dagdag niya pa, hindi na talaga magpapa-
awat.

"Okay, I will call my brother to fetch us."

Medyo kumalma siya nang mukhang ibaba na nito ang pride at hihingi na ng tulong sa
kapatid.

"Humingi ka rin ng pera."

Kielton chuckled on her nape. "What else do you need?"

"I only need is money and... you, of course."

"Uh-uh," may aliw na sa tono nito. "Hindi ka ba nagtataka kung bakit sa dami ng
lugar, dito pa ako napadpad? Kung nasaan ka?"
Sa totoo lang ay pinagtakhan niya na 'yon noong una palang. Naisip niya na talagang
siguro ay nakaguhit na sa mga palad nila ni Kielton na paglayuin man ang landas
nila, tadhana na mismo ang maglalapit sa kanila.

"Because we are meant to be." She confidently answered him.

"Yeah, that's insane. I thought I'm gonna die that night..." he reminisced.

"Ang biruan ng mga kaibigan mo, masamang damo ka rin daw kaya hindi ka pa kukunin
ng langit. Hindi ka pa raw handang tanggapin do'n. Ngayon, gusto ko na tuloy
maniwala na masamang damo ka."

Natatawa ito habang sinasabi niya 'yon.

"Am I that too bad to suffer like that?" It sounds like he was asking himself.

"Sa tingin ko hindi naman." Siya na ang sumagot para rito. "Naniniwala ako na
sinubok ka lang Niya kung hanggang saan ba talaga 'yung tatag mo at pananalig sa
Kanya.

"Hindi ba karma 'yung nangyari sa'kin?"

"Pwede rin na karma." Ngumisi siya, mas lamang na aasarin nalang ito kesa mainis sa
napakadaming babae nito noon. "Kaya, dapat maging mas mabuti ka pa sa'kin at sa
magiging anak natin para wag ka ng karmahin."

"Hmm," He slid his palm inside her dress and placed it above her stomach. "Ilan ang
gusto mong anak?"

Napapantastikuhan na lumaki ang mga mata niya tapos ay natawa. Is that really
normal to talk about how many kids she wants? Masyado pa siyang nasosorpresa sa una
niyang pagbubuntis, hindi niya pa maisip ang mga susunod.

"I don't know?"

"Mga tatlo, ayos na?"

"Three? Uh, p-pwede na rin."

"We are still young, pwede pang madagdagan ang tatlo."

"Grabe ka, ha." Tinapik niya ito sa braso. "Ano'ng akala mo sa'kin, palahian mo?"

"Sa gwapo kong 'to, dapat lang na marami ang lahi ko."

Umismid siya, sobrang yabang talaga ng lalaking 'to! Pero, totoo, gwapo talaga ang
loko. Halos walang kapintasan ang mukha nito, parang sinadyang inukit at hindi man
lang nag-iwan ng kahit kauting pwedeng i-pintas.

When Kielton palm went to her boobs, Ann pursed her lips. He's very touchy.

Muli niyang inalala ang lolo niya kung nasa sala pa ba at baka biglang sumulpot,
pilit niyang nilingon ang likuran pero hinarangan lang ni Kielton ang paningin
niya.

"Umakyat na ang lolo mo." Anito na alam kaagad kung ano ang nasa isip niya.
"Subukan naman natin dito sa terrace."

Uminit ang pisngi niya nang maintindihan kaagad ang gusto ng kasintahan. Paano,
madalas sila sa kama at shower room. Naka-isa sila sa kusina noong isang araw dahil
nangisda ang lolo niya, sila lang ang tao. Ngayon naman ay nagbabalak ito sa
teresa.

Kielton played with her nipples using his both thumbs. Humahalik-halik na ito sa
batok at leeg niya, hindi na nga talaga magpapaawat.

"Face me," he whispered.

Sinunod niya ang nais ng kasintahan. Ipinihit niya ang katawan paharap dito. She's
now sitting on his lap. Her both legs were on his sides.

When their eyes met, she get lost. Kielton moved his face closer to hers and claim
her lips for a passionate but sensual kiss.

Kasabay nang paglapat ng labi nito sa kanya ay ang muling pagbalik ng kamay nito sa
kanyang dibdib, nakakaliyong nilalamas ang mga 'yon, na nagpapa-init sa katawan
niya.

Kielton inserted his tongue and she did the same to him. Nag-espadahan ang kanilang
mga dila, sabik at mapusok ang bawat galaw. Mas doble ang sarap ng halik ng
kasintahan dahil sa pagtama ng dyamanteng hikaw nito sa dila sa bawat sulok ng loob
ng kanyang bibig.

"Umm," she gasped against his lips when he pinched her nipple.

"Nakakagigil," bulong nito sa labi niya at nakakaliyong pinaglaruan ulit ng daliri

ang kanyang ut*ng hanggang sa ibaba nito ang ulo sa dibdib niya.

Kielton pulled down the strap of her summer dress until it revealed her chest. She
don't even realized when did he unhooked her brassier. Ang bilis ng kamay.

"Ang daming red marks," napapanguso siya nang mapansin sa maliit na tanglaw ng ilaw
ang mga pulang marka sa buong dibdib niya.

Paanong hindi magmamarka 'yon kung naka-ugalian na ni Kielton na papakin 'yon sa

tuwing nakahiga sila sa kama, umaga, tanghali at gabi. Lalo na kapag gigising sila.
He really love waking her up by sucking her nipples.

Inilapit ni Kielton ang bibig sa isang ut*ng niya at marahan na sinipsip 'yon.
Nakagat niya ang labi, simpleng sipsip lang 'yon pero matindi na ang hatid na
kiliti sa kaibuturan niya.

Kielton looked up on her behind his lashes, as if telling her to watch him while
he's sucking her nipples.

"Tang ina ang sarap," he sounds so damn horny.

"Sinasamantala mo naman."

"Sa mga susunod na buwan may kahati na ako, kaya sinasamantala ko na." sabay kindat
nito sa kanya.

Gamit ang dalawang kamay ay hinawakan nito ang ilalim ng didbib niya at medyo
pinagdikit bago sinalit-salitan na sipsipin ang naninigas niyang ut*ng.

"Umm, Kielton..."

She grabbed his hair and arched her body. Dinama niya ang kiliting dulot ng
ginagawa ng kasintahan sa dibdib niya, nakapikit siya at wala na sa sarili na
gumigiling sa ibabaw nito.

Nang maramdaman niya ang matigas na umbok na nauupuan niya ay mas ikiniskis niya pa
ang pagkababae doon. She's really horny, she can't stop feeling it.

After a few minutes, Kielton left her chest and his fingers made it's way to her
inner thigh. Hinawi lang nito ang panty niya bago pinadulas ang dalawang daliri sa
kaselanan niya. He cursed when he felt her wetness.

"I want you..." she told him with so much desire.

Hindi pa ito sumasagot ay ibinaba niya na ang kamay sa umbok nito at parang sabik
na siya mismo ang nagbaba sa garter ng jogging pants ng binata.

Parang napaso ang kanyang kamay nang hinimas niya ang kahabaan ni Kielton. Nakatayo
na 'yon at matigas, handang-handa na sa kanya.

"Put it inside of me," hindi makapaghintay na malambing na utos niya rito,

nahihibang na talaga.

"Masyado namang mainit ang asawa ko," May ngiti sa boses nito, humihimas ang palad
nito sa bewang niya.

Nang tuluyang mag sink in sa kanya ang itinawag sa kanya ni Kielton, pakiramdam
niya ay namula ang mukha niya sa sobrang init na dumaloy doon.

Asawa? Tama naman ang pagkakarinig niya? O baka guni-guni niya lang 'yon?

When Kielton teased her entrance with the tip of his dick, she get lost again.
Hindi niya na inintindi ang itinawag nito sa kanya at nagpakulong na naman sa init
ng apoy na kanilang pinagsasaluhan.

"Like it?" He sensually asked continue teasing her cl*t with his bulitas.

"Y-Yeah," her lips were now parted, she grind her hips to meet his hard tip.

Kielton seems like enjoying her wildness and thirstiness to feel him inside her.
She get frustrated because she really want him so bad!

Sabik na medyo inangat niya ang katawan at siya na mismo ang gumalaw para maipasok
sa loob niya ang matigas na ari ng kasintahan. Ann gasped in pleasure when she
finally filled by Kielton's manhood.

"This feels really good," she whispered and rested her face on his shoulder.

Kielton kissed the side of her head and they like that for a moment. Pareho nilang
tahimik na dinadama ang pag-iisa ng kanilang katawan.

Palagi naman silang nagtatalik pero hanggang sa mga sandaling 'yon ay pakiramdam
niya ay masikip parin siya o sadyang iba lang ang haba at taba ng ari ng binata.

Ngayon na hindi pa sila gumagalaw, mas ramdam niya ang sukat ng pagkalalaki nito,
punung-puno talaga siya.

"Masikip ka parin..." mahinang sambit nito na para bang nabasa ang iniisip niya o
ramdam din nito ang pagkasakal ng ari sa loob niya.

"Malaki ka lang talaga," ganting bulong niya, nangingiti.

"Hindi sapat ang araw-araw, kailangan oras-oras." Pilyong suhestiyon nito sabay
halik sa balikat niya. "Gusto mo 'yon?"

Nagtatanong pa talaga!

"Malalaspag ako."

"Hindi naman," hinaplos nito ang buhok niya. "Papaluwagin ko lang,"

Hindi na siya sumagot, mukha namang kahit tumanggi siya ay gagawa ito ng paraan
para mapa-oo siya. Kabisado niya pa naman ang lalaking 'to, kapag may gusto ay alam
na alam kung paano siya mapapa-payag.

Kaunting haplos at halik lang sa kanya ni Kielton, nababali na ang desisyon niya,
at kapag ginamitan na siya ng dila, wala na... tupi na talaga siya, napapa-oo na
may kasamang ungol pa.

After a few moment, Kielton started to guide her. Nasa magkabilang bewang niya ang
kamay nito at nag-umpisang itaas-baba ang katawan niya sa matigas na ari nito.

Ann tried her best to stop herself from moaning so loud. Kaya tuloy ay nakasiksik
ang mukha niya sa balikat ni Kielton at napapakagat pa doon para lang wag umalpas
ang mga ungol lalo na nang bumilis ang pagbayo nito sa pagkababae niya.

"Ohh, umm! Ahh!" Ungol niya sa leeg ng kasintahan habang iginagalaw niya na rin ang
balakang upang salubungin ang pagbayo nito.

Sa galaw nila ay umuurong ang inuupuan nila at naririnig niya ang ginagawang tunog
niyon sa bawat pag-galaw nila, animo sumasabay sa mahihinang halinghing niya.

"Ahh, Kielton... hhm, y-yes... yes..."

Iginiling niya nang iginiling ang balakang nang malasap ang sarap sa ginagawa niya.
She don't care if the sun lounges is moving, all that matters to her is the sweet
sensation that she's feeling.

Ann keep on grinding her hips above Kielton, pinapaikot niya ang balakang sa
pagkalalaki nito na mas lalong nagagalit, sobrang tigas niyon, parang masarap na
bakal na labas-masok sa loob niya.

"Tang ina," mura ni Kielton at bahagya pang pinigilan ang bewang niya sa pag-
giling.

"Why..." takang tanong niya at ipinilit parin ang gusto, ipinagpatuloy ang
ginagawa, kahit pa napapahinto si Kielton sa pagbayo, para bang mas gusto nalang na
siya ang gumalaw.

She remembered how he taught her to grind above him. Ina-apply lang niya naman dito
ang mga itinuro nito sa kanya. Mukhang nakukuha niya na ang tamang pag-giling.

Lumayo siya ng bahagya kay Kielton at tinignan ito. His head was tilted back, he's
closing his eyes.

May ngiti sa labi niya nang ipatong niya ang mga kamay sa balikat ng binata at
sinadyang igiling ang balakang sa nakaka-akit na paraan.

Binuksan nito ang mga mata at tinignan siya, pilya niya itong nginitian, at alam
kaagad nito ang sa nasa isip niya.
"Tama na ba ang ginagawa ko?" Tanong niya, kahit alam niya naman ang sagot.

Halatang-halata sa mukha nito ang labis na kaluguran.

"Yeah, you're doing great."

"Ganito?" Sabay giling niya ulit, sa mas senswal na paraan.

He's really hard inside her, it's throbbing. She likes it because she knew he's
very turned on with her moves.

"Y-Yeah," He bit his lips, his eyes were burning with so much desire.

"Ako nalang ang gagalaw, ha." Aniya sa kasintahan, habang malanding hinahaplos ang
balikat nito pababa sa dibdib.

"For now, yes, pero mamaya ako naman, lagot ka sa'kin." Tapos ay siniil siya ng
halik sa labi. "You naughty girl." Bulong nito pagkatapos siyang gigil na halikan.

A smile crept her lips and continue pleasing him by grinding and riding above his
pierced hard member.
23 ~ Shot

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

KIELTON is still hesitant to contact his brother. Kung hindi niya naman 'yon
gagawin, mas lalo lang silang mahihirapan sa sitwasyon nila ni Ann.

Yes, he wanted to escape because he don't feel safe in that house. The ocean view
is distracting him every fucking day. It's not healthy for him to stay in that kind
of place. The sea reminded him of that tragic night.

He's confused to the real reason why there were men who's after Alandra? Who are
those men? Ano ang ginawa ni Alandra at bakit umabot pa napaka-delikadong sitwasyon
ang buhay nila?

He can still remember what Carter told him, his father knew that Alandra is in
trouble, but why he didn't inform them? Or even Clinton? It seems like his brother
didn't know about it.

May isang pangyayari pa na hindi niya inaasahan nang mga sandaling 'yon. There were
men who were looking after him even if he's already in the water, fighting for his
life... those men wanted him dead.

Kielton sipped on his beer as those memories flashes his mind.

IT'S fucking cold, the darkness almost blind him, and the pain is attacking his
body. Ang bawat pagsiksik ng maalat na tubig sa kanyang katawan at sa bawat
sariwang sugat ay parang parusa na hindi man lang niyang nagawang panlabanan.

Hinayaan niya na kainin siya ng kirot at hapdi hanggang sa mamanhid, hanggang sa

wala ng maramdaman.
Sa ilalim ng tubig ay pinilit niyang buksan ang mga mata. Sa itaas ay nakita niya
ang liwanag, nag-aapoy, at kahit nasa tubig ay umi-echo sa pandinig niya ang mga
sigawan at iyakan na punung-puno nang paghihinagpis.

He don't exactly know why he's still conscious, though he felt like his body is
going deeper. Kung hindi niya ikakampay ang mga kamay, siguradong magpapagtuloy ang
unti-unti niyang paglubog pa sa malalim na tubig.

Kielton opened his mouth to get some air, when he tasted the salty water, he knew
that he's still alive, he's not hallucinating. He gasped for air and tried his best
to move his arms and feet.

Hindi na ininda ang katumbas na sakit sa binti at bandang balikat sa tuwing

ikinakampay ang mga kamay at paa pataas. He's still breathing, it means he's still
alive, he's still have chance to save his life.

Ikinampay niya nang ikinampay ang mga kamay at paa hanggang sa maramdaman niya ang
lubusang pag-angat ng katawan, lumilinaw na sa paningin ang liwanag na nakikita
kanina.

Wala sa sarili na inilibot niya ang mga mata sa paligid, halos mabitawan niya ang
kauting paghinga nang masorpresa sa mga katawan na unti-unting lumulubog. It was so
distracting and frightening knowing that he's surrounded with corpses and people
who's about to lose their breath because they are drowning.

Kielton stopped in the middle of stroking his arms when he heard a voices from
above.

"Find him! Shoot him to dead!" It was an order. "Kill that son of the bitch!"

It wasn't clear to him who are they, who are they looking for and who wanted them
dead? But he's sure that the accent wasn't Italian.

Ignoring those bastards, Kielton continue stroking his arms to finally get some air
out of the water. Mabilis na kumuha siya ng hangin nang nawala na sa tubig ang ulo.

Everything is too fast, that he heard a loud screams when the tail of the ship
exploded.

Mas lalong lumaki ang liwanag at nakita niya sa itaas ang mga lalaking naka-itim na
nakatunghay sa tubig, sa gawi niya. Armado ang mga ito. Hindi nagpapatinag sa
kaguluhan sa barko.

Kielton swam away from the ship and grabbed the only life vest near him. He didn't
aware that his moves caught those men attention.

"Nando'n! Si Kielton! Shoot him!"

He heard someone said and before he could even react, a gun shot fired his
direction.

"Fuck!" He hissed and dive in to avoid those bullet.

Sinabayan ng paglubog ng kanyang katawan sa tubig ang nakakabinging pagsabog ng

barko.

Kielton stiffed when suddenly a sweet embrace wrapped around him, woke him up from
his dark reverie. He silently took a deep breath to calm his senses.
He's not aware that he's gripping the canned beer, halos mayupi 'yon sa mga daliri
niyang nakabaon na pala.

His confusion made him very, very frustrated because he can't answer those
questions in his mind... who are those men? Why they were after him?

"I have my phone with me, you can now call your brother." Ann muttered softly.

The reason why he wanted to escape is behind him. Hindi niya na makakaya pa na
mawalay kay Ann, natutuliro siya at hindi 'yon magandang pakiramdam.

Kielton breath again. Unti-unting lumuwag ang pagkapit niya sa hawak na beer,
kumakalma na.

Hinarap niya si Ann. Nanatili ang yakap nito sa kanya, nakapatingala, pilit na
binabasa kung ano ba ang naiisip niya pero hindi pa siya handa na ipaalam dito ang
nangyari. Ayaw niya itong mag-alala lalo at buntis.

He smile to himself. She's pregnant and he's going to be a daddy. This is what he
wanted, oh damn. This is ridiculous, but who the fuck cares, by the way?

"Are your things ready?" He asked her.

"Yes,"

Ann's hair is in messy bun and she's wearing her usual summer dress. Sa ilang
linggo nito sa  tabi ng dagat, nagkukulay pula at kayumanggi na ang kulay.

She has this sexy tan lines. He trailed his fingers on that lines, feeling the
softness and smoothness of her skin.

"I'm gonna call my brother. Wait for me in our room."

"Hindi ba ako pwede dito? Makikinig lang naman ako."

They are in the roof top. It's already dark and it's late, his babies needs some
rest.

"Susunod din ako kaagad. Magpahinga ka na."

Gusto pa sana nitong ipilit ang gusto pero hindi siya sigurado kung bakit napa-
tango nalang.

Though, he can still handle her brattiness and mood swings, it's also nice that Ann
is cooperating. Hindi na masyado pinapasakit ang ulo niya... sa ngayon.

She tiptoed and kiss his lips. Hinabol niya pa ang labi nito at idiniin ang halik.
She grip on his nape and that made his smirk.

"We will continue this later." He whispered playfully.

"I'm gonna take a shower again." Then she wink teasingly.

This woman really knew how to seduce him. She's good at it.

Hinaplos nito ang dibdib niya, may pilyang ngiti sa labi at lumayo sa kanya bago
niya pa mahatak palapit ulit.

Ann giggled when she realized that he got affected with the way she caress him.
Nang nakaalis na ang kasintahan ay kinuha niya ang iniwan nitong cellphone sa
lamesa doon.

Kielton check all the numbers that's saved there. They are his friends number, too.
He dialed Clinton number.

After a couple of rings, his brother answered.

"Grande,"

Kielton sipped on his beer before he spoke.

"Kuya..."

He heard a harsh breath on the other line. What's surprising, huh?

"Kielton!"

"Uh-uh,"

"Oh damn, I know! I know you're alive!"

"Of course, you do. You have your men roaming around here, I guess?"

"We have men there, but, they don't see you. You're good in hiding, huh."

"I need a chopper." He demanded.

"When?"

"Tomorrow morning."

"Okay. There's a blue house next to where you're staying. My men will meet you
there."

"I need money."

Natahimik saglit ang kabilang linya.

"Aren't you going back home?"

"Not yet,"

"Why not? It's dangerous, Kielton."

"I know it's dangerous. Maybe you can ask our father what's happening, huh." His
voice held sarcasm. "Why those men were after Alandra? Why there were men who wants
me dead? Maybe our father knew that."

"What? What are you saying?" Clinton was confused. "Kielton!"

Marahas na humugot siya ng hangin sa dibdib at gigil na inilapag ang beer bago niya
pa mayupi 'yon ng tuluyan. He face the dark sea to remind himself to what happened
to him that night.

"There were men in the ship who wants me dead. It's not all about Alandra, Kuya."

He heard his brother curse.

"Do you have any idea who were they?"

"No,"

Wala talaga siyang maisip kung sino ang magtatangka sa buhay niya. Kung tungkol sa
drogang kinasangkutan nila, sino naman ang nasa likod niyon? Putang ina nila kung
gano'n.

"This could be one of the women from your past who you hurt so much, or... this was
connected to illegal drugs."

Clinton might be right. Alin lang sa dalawa ang pwedeng dahilan.

"By the way, I received a report from our private investigator about that drugs in
your studio."

"What is it?"

"It was well planned. Those men planted it."

He fucking expected it!

"And what was their motive?"

"There are two things; First, they wanted to ruin your career. Second, it's a
personal interest, hate and anger on you."

It feels like his head aches at that news. Kielton massage his temple and turned
his back to the dark ocean.

Who wants to ruin his career? Most people love them. How about Ann's father? It
could be, but he hates thinking 'bout it. Kahit na galit siya sa ginawang pagtatago
nito sa anak, iniiwasan niya parin na pag-isipan ito ng masama laban sa kanya.

"Is there any good news?" He ask dryly, he's so tired thinking about shits that
happened to his life.

"Good news? Your friend made a bet on you, weather you're alive or dead, hindi ko
alam sino ang mga natalo sa pustahan o kung may natalo ba."

That made him shake his head and chuckle. Ang mga gago, nasa bingit na siya ng
kamatayan pinagpustahan pa siya? Mga tarantado talaga.

"How's Carter?" He inquired.

"He looks okay now."

Kielton leered.

"Nandyan siya?"

"Yeah, kapag hindi ka pa umuwi, papalitan ka na ni Carter. Our father is very fond
of him."

Kielton snorted. He can almost sense what's Carter hidden agenda.

"We will go home once I settled everything about me and my girl."

"Congrats," There's a smirk in his brother's voice.

The line ended after a few more minutes in talking to his brother.

Kielton went back to their bedroom and found Ann, laying above the bed, naked,
waiting for him.

HER HEART is racing while waiting to Kielton. She was fresh from the shower and
choose to lay in bed, naked. Her hormones is really giving her away. Mabuti nalang
at hindi siya kailanman tinanggihan ni Kielton kapag gusto niyang makipagtalik.

When the door opened, she wear a naughty smile. Kielton's gray eyes darkened when
his gaze drop to her body.

Nang humakbang ito palapit sa kama ay matinding excitement ang naramdaman niya.
Ipinaghiwalay nito ang binti niya at umibabaw sa kanya. His arms are on the sides
of her head.

"Are you seducing me?" He whispered, his breath hit her neck.

"You sleep naked, then, I will sleep naked, too."

His hand caress her lower abdomen, she arched her body and felt his lips form a
smile against her neck.

"Kielton..." she called his name sweetly when his fingers reach her womanhood.

"Shaved," he murmured.

"You like it shaved."

"Kahit hindi, ayos lang naman sakin, kakainin ko parin 'to." sabay pinadulas ang
daliri sa kanyang hiwa.

Binalot ng matinding init ang buong mukha niya, nadala na naman sa mga mahahalay na
salita ng kasintahan.

"Uh, you called your brother?"

"Yeah," he started to planted a kisses to her lips and jaw.

"A-Ano ang sabi?"

"We will leave tomorrow morning."

"That's good. My things are ready."

"Good," then he claim her lips like as if he's thirsty to have a taste of her.

Naghalo ang alak sa mabangong hininga nito, para siyang nalalasing.

"Keilton..." tawag niya ulit dito nang bumaba na ang labi sa kanyang tiyan.

"You always smell good, I can't stop myself."

"Palagi ka rin mabango," maliit ang boses niya.

"Yeah?"
"Yeah,"

She closed her eyes when Kielton thumb found her clitor*s, then tease it using the
tip of his tongue, she gasped and her lips parted in pleasure.

Iniyakap niya ang mga binti sa ibabaw ng balikat ng kasintahan at nagpakalunod sa

sarap na dala ng pagsamba nito sa kanyang pagkababae.

MALALIM na ang gabi nang makarinig siya ng tunog ng chopper sa malayo. Kielton is
peacefully sleeping beside her. Nakayakap ito sa kanya, sigurado siya na kapag
umalis siya sa tabi nito ay magigising ito. Sanay na sanay na silang natutulog ng
magkatabi at parang hindi buo ang gabi kung hindi sila magkayakap.

Now that she's pregnant, she's thinking when they are going to get married? Is that
okay to think about that, right? Or, is it too much?

Another question if, Kielton wants to marry her? Is he ready to settle down with
her?

Kung siya ang tatanungin, alam niyang masyado pang umaga. How old is she again?
Twenty one, while Kielton is twenty nine. It may be too early, but she's ready and
willing to tie a knot with him.

Hindi niya na makita pa ang sarili na may kasamang ibang lalaki, si Kielton lang
talaga ang gusto niya. Dito lang siya magpapakasal at sana ay pareho sila ng
nararamdaman tungkol sa bagay na 'yon.

Huminto na ang kaninang tunog ng helicopter, hindi siya sigurado kung nakalayo na
ba o lumapag lang sa kung saan.

She moved a bit and caress Kielton's jaw. Even if he's sleeping, she can't help
herself but to admire his male beauty. His eyelashes are thick, his lips parted a
bit and the cute sounds of his snores made her smile. He don't shave yet, her
smooth palm felt the roughness of his jaw, it tickles her.

"I love you," she whispered against his lips.

Nangiti siya dahil mahimbing parin ang tulog nito. She can almost imagine their
marriage life. Kung magigising siya sa umaga at mukha ni Kielton ang bubungad sa
kanya, buo na kaagad ang araw niya.

Kielton pressed her body closer to his, making her boobs rub his bare chest.

"What time is it?" He murmured sleepily.

She checked the alarm clock on the bed side table.

"It's 3am,"

"You get ready, we will leave at four."

Hindi nila 'yon napag-usapan bago natulog, kaya heto at para siyang nataranta.

"Oh, okay." Bumangon siya at parang ayaw pa siya nitong pakawalan. Natawa siya. "I
need to get ready,"

He nodded sleepily and loosen his embrace.

Ann took a shower. Pagbalik niya sa kama ay may kausap sa cellphone si Kielton.
"Yeah, we will be there in twenty minutes."

Nagmamadali niyang sinuklay ang buhok at nagbihis.

Tumayo si Kielton at lumapit sa kanya, iniyakap nito ang mga braso sa bewang niya.

"Morning," he greeted and kiss her lips.

She smiled at him. "Morning, handsome."

Kielton chuckled, before he walk towards the shower room.

Tahimik na lumabas sila sa bahay ng lolo niya. He expected them to leave, so, they
don't need to say their good bye.

Sa labas ay may dalawang lalaki na halatang kanina pa nag-aabang.

"Who are they?" she asked nervously.

"Tauhan namin,"

Kinuha kaagad ng isa ang duffel bag niya. Sa malayong karagatan ay nababanaag niya
ang ilaw ng tila yate na papunta sa dalampasigan.

"Sir, kailangan na natin magmadali,"

They don't have a vehicle. Sa wari niya ay maglalakad lang sila kung nasaan ang
sasakyan ng mga ito.

"Why do we need to hurry?" She was the one who asked.

Pinagsiklop ni Kielton ang mga kamay nila at naramdaman niya ang pagmamadali rin
nito.

She don't even know where they are heading! She get curious but she trust Kielton.
But, why do they need to be in hurry like as if someone is running after them?

"I don't want to run,"

"I will carry you then."

And without more words, Kielton carry her!

Ang isang lalaki ay nauuna sa paglalakad habang ang isa ay nasa hulihan naman.

"I don't know what's up, you guys are making me nervous." She complained.

She's really starting to get nervous with that urgency she's seeing. Nagmamadali
talaga ang mga ito na para bang may humahabol sa kanila na hindi niya nakikita.

"Kielton! We don't need to hurry, right? Put me down."

"Sir, nakadaong na sila." Imporma ng lalaki sa likod nila, kung kay Kielton ba o sa
kausap nito sa radyo.

Kielton pace went fast. Kinabahan na talaga siya dahil hindi rin siya sinasagot ni
Kielton.
Hindi kalayuan ay natatanaw niya ang malaking bahay na kulay asul, sa itaas ay
nakita niya ang helicopter.

"Nando'n sila!" Narinig niyang sigaw ng isang lalaki galing sa pinanggalingan nila.

Nang tignan niya ang bahay ng lolo niya, nakita niya na may nakadaong na sailing
boat doon at may mga lalaking nagtatakbuhan papunta sa gawi nila!

"Fuck!" Kielton cursed and he hurriedly run towards the blue house.

Lumaki ang mga mata niya nang makarinig ng warning shot.

Bumukas ang malaking gate ng blue house at nang makaasok sila ay mabilis rin na
isinara. May isang lalaki na sumundo sa kanila at iginaya sila sa loob.

"Ibaba mo na ako!" She slap Kielton's back.

He groaned painfully. Kaagad siyang nagsisi nang matanto na nahampas niya ang sugat
nito.

"Ikaw kasi, e." Sabay haplos-haplos niya sa parteng hinampas niya.

"You're getting violent, huh."

Ibinaba siya ng binata at hinawakan ang kamay niya, pakiramdam niya ay hindi nito
iyon bibitawan.

"Sir, this way," the man give his way to them in the elevator.

Pumasok sila sa loob. Sa pangatlong palapag ay bumukas ang pinto ng elevator at

sinalubong siya ng chopper. It's dark grey with the name written on the side: K.
Grande.

She's about to step inside when she heard a gun shot somewhere. Napahinto siya
ngunit maingat na pinapasok lang siya ni Kielton sa loob.

"What's that?" Nilingon niya ito.

His expression is blank, that's odd.

Sumunod ito sa loob. Kahit malakas ang ingay ng elesi ay naririnig niya parin ang
putukan ng baril sa ibaba.

They are only three inside. Kielton made sure that her seatbelt were tight and
secure.

"Is everything okay?" She asked him.

Ang kaba niya ay nahahaluan ng iritasyon sa pananahimik nito.

"Yes,"

Still, she don't believe him!

Umangat ng unti-unti ang chopper at sa bawat pag-angat ay siyang pagbaba naman ng

tingin niya.

Napasinghap siya at mahigpit na napakapit sa kamay ni Kielton nang masaksihan sa

ibaba ang mga tauhan ng Grande na nakikipaglaban sa iba pang mga lalaki!
When her eyes drop down to the gate, she saw a familiar built of a man, looking up
on them darkly.

She shiver at the sight of him and when he pointed his gun upward, on their
direction, she nervously grabbed Kielton's forearm and hugged it tightly, she
closed her eyes, scared of everything.

"Fuck!" Kielton hissed, gritting his jaw, when they both heard a gun shot that hit
the chopper.

24 ~ Retribution

CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

THE feeling was horrifying. Buong byahe ay mahigpit ang yakap niya sa braso ni
Kielton. Doon siya kumukuha ng lakas ng loob na walang mangyayaring masama at
maayos ang lahat sa kanila. Their travel went smooth despite of that gunshot that
hit the chopper.

They arrived safely in a private property in Caticlan. The chopper landed in the
helipad of the three story house. She can't really see anything, the place were
surrounded by big trees. It's like a hidden paradise in the jungle.

"Where are we?" Ann asked Kielton the moment they stepped out to the chopper.

He grabbed her hand and walk her to the elevator there. Hindi magkandaugaga ang
mata niya sa tanawin mula sa itaas. Sa malayo ay pawang mga bulubundukin ang
natatanaw niya. Tahimik sa buong lugar at wala na siyang iba pang makitang bahay na
nakatayo sa malapit.

"One of my family properties."

Pumasok sila sa elevator, sumunod ang piloto at ito mismo ang pumindot sa palapag
na hihintuan nila.

Ann hug Kielton's arm when a face of that man popped up her mind.

What was he doing in Romblon? Why did he shoot the chopper?

Kielton kiss her head and caress her arm, telling her that they are now safe and
everything is fine. Kahit hindi pa nila napag-uusapan ang nangyari, alam nito kung
ano ang ikinakatakot niya simula pa kanina.

Bumukas ang pinto ng elevator at bumungad sa kanya ang malawak na sala. The floor
was shiny and clean. The expensive chandelier is perfectly combined in the high
ceiling. The furniture has a touch of modern Filipino design, she's impressed. The
couches were color white, it's clean and it's refreshing in the eyes.

"Kielton!" A woman on her early fifty's called, she came out from dining area.

Her hazel eyes is misty with uncontrolled tears, she looks simply elegant on her
cream midi dress. Her hair is in sophisticated neat bun and her face looks
familiar...

"Mom,"
Binitawan niya ang kamay ni Kielton upang mayakap nito ang ina. She's watching the
two and she can't help herself but to get emotional seeing Kielton's mother is so
worried and at the same time relieve knowing that he's alive.

"I thought... I thought we lost you."

"Nah, I'm still here, still breathing." Kielton's said lightly and caress his
mother's back. "Don't cry too much mom, it would give you wrinkles." Then he laugh
heartily.

"Silly, young man,"

Umalis sa pagkakayakap ang mommy nito at muling tinignan si Kielton. She stared
lovingly and motherly to her dearest son, while cupping his jaw using her both
hands, she can see how much she missed him.

"I'm glad to see you here, son."

"Me too. I was surprise though."

"Your brother told me." Karrah Grande smiled, then her eyes suddenly went to her,
she smiled even more. "Hi, you must be my son's girl?"

Ann felt relieve. Ngitian lang siya ng mommy ni Kielton, nawala na ang pangamba
niya na baka katulad ng magulang niya ay hindi rin siya nito magustuhan para sa
anak.

Kielton put back his hand at the small of her back and pulled her a little closer
to his.

"Mom, this is my girlfriend, Joyce Ann."

"Yes, I knew it. I'm pleased to finally meet you, hija."

Lumapit ito sa kanya at bumeso.

"Me too, Ma'am." She responded politely.

Ann winced silently at her politeness. Where did it came from? Kailan pa siya
naging magalang? O dahil ba... mommy ito ni Kielton? Hindi niya alam. Ang gusto
niya lang ay matanggap siya nito para kay Kielton. Isa pa, hindi rin naman ito
nagpakita ng kagaspangan sa kanya kaya anong karapatan niyang mang-ignora at
pairalin ang pag-uugali niyang hindi kagandahan.

Kielton's mother smile warmly and motion them to the dining area.

"Come, I prepared breakfast for us."

Nagkatinginan sila ni Kielton at nag-ngitian. Her heart skip the way his lips form
a wicked smile. What is on his damn mind, huh?

Sa mahabang lamesa ay nakahain ang maraming pagkain. She don't exactly know if his
mother cooked all those? It's too much to eat for breakfast, but, she suddenly felt
hungry.

"Your father knew that you're alive, but, we decided to keep it a secret for now."
Karrah Grande said after awhile.
"You should,"

Kielton is sitting beside her. His mood change quickly. It darkened, there's no
trace of smile on his lips anymore. He's at it again, it's really odd.

"But, I think, your friends knew it already."

"I think so."

"Your bandmates are okay now, but... one is still missing.."

Kielton paused, then, he sipped on his orange juice.

"Who's missing?"

"Jude."

ColdHeart guitarist!

Kielton took a breath. She caress his forearm, comforting him. Nagbaba ng tingin sa
kanya si Kielton, nakita niya ang lungkot na dumaan sa mga mata nito, ngunit
mabilis din na naglaho.

"I know this is so sad and tragic, I better shut my mouth." His mother said
regretfully.

"It's fine, mom, I'd like to know what's happening. How's Alandra?"

"She's recovering now, but, we can't talk to her, she always wants to be alone."
Karrah sighed. "This looks so childish, but, I'm not in good terms with your
father. Oh, Sebastian is really a pain in the ass."

Kielton's mother glance at her apologetically, as if saying sorry to her because

she had to deal with that conversation about their family issue.

"What about him?"

"I need to figure it out. Anyway, let's not talk about him, naiinis lang ako. So,
how are you? What are your plans? You two."

Nagbaba siya ng tingin sa pagkain. Ano nga ba ang plano nila ni Kielton?
Magtatanan, di ba? Heto at nagawa na nila. This is it? Are they going to live
there?

"We gonna stay here, mom."

"Living together, huh." His mother teased.

Ann blush. Yes, they will live together from now on.

"Ann is pregnant." Kielton said casually, but the looks of his mother is funny.

She looks so surprised and at the same time, shock.

"I thought you would be single forever, and, you'd just make yourself contented by
bedding different women instead."

"Mom," saway ni Kielton sa mommy nito sabay napakamot sa kilay.

The brute can't look at her. Is he too embarrassed with the fact that he indeed
bedded different women?

Kung hindi siya dumating sa buhay ni Kielton, baka hanggang sa mga sandaling 'yon
ay iba't-ibang babae parin ang ikinakama nito.

Napangiwi siya nang maisip ang mga imahe ng mga babae nito noon. Bigla ay nairita
siya sa katotohanan na ang dami na nitong nakatalik!

"Well, people change. Congrats to the both of you." His mother's smile warmly at
her.

Kaya lang ay hindi niya na maibalik ang ngiti at pumangit na rin ang pakiramdam
niya sa naiisip.

Kielton fucked countless women? Kaya pala ang galing-galing nito gumalaw at sanay
na sanay sa bakbakan sa kama! Masyadong marami ng karanasan pagdating sa
pakikipagtalik!

She glared at poor Kielton who's now drinking his juice. When he noticed that she
was glaring at him, he arched a brow. He put down the glass.

"What's wrong?"

Instead of answering, she just leered at Kielton, and started to ignore the hell
out of him!

IT'S fucking satisfying seeing Kielton annoyed and grumpy all day. Ann is roaming
around the big house and Kielton is following her.

"Is that it? You're ignoring me?" He sounds like any moment he would burst out his
madness because her silent treatment.

Mula sa paglalakad-lakad sa pangalawang palapag ng bahay at patingin-tingin sa mga

paintings na nakasabit sa makinis na dingding, sinulyapan niya si Kielton.

His hair is longer that it will reach his shoulder if he let it down, though, he
looks hot and rugged with that top knot, something inside her feels like she would
be happy if she let him cut his hair.

His whisker is very visible now, he don't shave it, he let it grown. Kielton looks
very manly and his aura is darken every passing days.

"What did I do? Why the fuck you're ignoring me?"

Ann crossed her arms above her chest, she really wants to confront him about his
women before her and how jealous she is about all of it. Kapag na-i-imagine niya na
nakikipagtalik si Kielton sa ibang babae, pumapangit talaga ang timpla niya!

Nag-isang linya ang kanyang labi, nanliliit ang mga mata, pilit iwinawaksi sa isip
ang imahe nito kasama ang ibang babae.

"Tell me, talk to me..." he looks desperate, oh, she likes it.

Lihim na kinastigo niya ang sarili dahil gustong mangiti. This is so insane, is
this even normal? Being happy seeing him this desperate and at the same time very
annoyed?

When she remain silent, he brushed his hair using his fingers. His lips open a bit,
as if wanting to speak but he couldn't, instead, he breath harshly.

"Are you fucking playing with me?" He's getting impatient.

Ann secretly bit the side of her cheek to stop herself from smiling. She's hoping
that the twinkle of her eyes won't give her away. She's enjoying watching him, the
way his thick brows furrowed and the way his lips form in to a hard thin line, like
as if he's controlling his own frustration.

"How can we solve this if you don't talk?" His voice became gentle. "I want to
understand you, your mood swings, hormones and pregnancy, but I can't fucking stand
with your silent treatment. Why are you doing this? Was it because of those women
from my past?"

He got it!

Umirap siya bilang sagot.

"That's in the past." Kielton reach for her waist and pulled her closer to his.

Halos mapanguso siya dahil hindi man lang nagawang magprotesta.

"I know it's in your past,"

"Yes," Pinagpantay nito ang kanilang noo. His lips almost touch hers. "What about
those women? I don't want to think that you're jealous, but, that's what your
reactions tells me."

Humugot siya ng hangin sa dibdib, hindi na maka-amin na nagseselos nga siya. Damn
her and her jealousy.

"Talk," he demanded softly.

"I don't want to talk about it now."

"Uh-uh," he sounds amuse. "You're really jealous." then he planted a gentle kiss to
her lips. "Don't be, please."

Hindi talaga kung napipigilan niya lang ang nararamdaman, pero hindi, nagseselos at
naiirita parin siya sa katotohanan na 'yon. Wala naman siyang pagpipilian kundi
tanggapin 'yon, na parte ng buhay nito ang maraming babae na 'yon, pero hindi siya
mangangako na hindi na magseselos at magagalit.

"Do you want to talk about your jealousy in our bedroom?" He playfully whispered
against their parted lips.

She's so tempted to kiss him, but, no, she needs to stay still and stay sane.

"Stop seducing me," she push his chest with no enough force. "May iba pa tayong
dapat pag-usapan."

"Yes, let's talk about your bastard ex," his voice was dark.

The image of his ex boyfriend popped her mind, making her cringe. It's creepy
seeing him in Romblon and worse, he brought trouble!

"Bakit nando'n siya?" Takang tanong niya kay Kielton.

"I'm not sure."

Humiwalay ito sa kanya at kinuha ang kamay niya. Kielton brought her to the library
room. He sat in the swivel chair and he let her sat on his lap.

"Maybe he wants to visit lolo?" She mumble.

Kielton arm is around her, his one hand is on her lap, caressing her. He's swaying
the swivel chair slowly, but she don't like it, it makes her head spinning.

"Stop it,"

Kaagad naman nitong hininto ang wala sa sariling pag-galaw sa inuupuan. He looks up
on her with wary in his eyes.

"Be honest with me, did you speak to him?" He inquired softly.

She shouldn't hide this thing in the first place, she thought it wasn't really
important. She was avoiding any argument with Kielton once he learned that her ex
boyfriend communicate with her again.

"He visited me twice or thrice in the set before." She admit, she heard the
hesitation in her own voice.

Kielton's eyes became menacing and his breath hitch, he's not please to hear it.

"Why you didn't tell me that?"

"I thought... it don't really matter."

"He visited you thrice without my knowledge," He gave a stress to those words,
telling her that it was so wrong hiding that thing from him.

"I know it's a big deal to you."

"It is." He's piss off already. "Now, tell me, what did that loser told you?"

Nagbaba siya ng tingin sa mga kamay na nasa kandungan, pinaglaruan ang mga daliri.
Her heart is beating nervously at the idea of his ex being a fucking evil.

"He wants me back..." she whispered.

Kielton let out a harsh breath, she can feel that his body is tense and even though
she's avoiding his gaze, she can sense that his eyes are blazing darkly, like as if
he's so ready to punish her for hiding it from him. And it's kinda thrilling, yet,
scary.

"He wants you back, huh." He mocked. "That's the reason why he's in Romblon? To get
you?"

Napatingin siya kay Kielton, ni hindi pumasok sa isip niya na kukunin siya ng
lalaking 'yon. Paano kung oo? The thought freaked her. She don't want to be with
that bastard anymore!

"I'm not sure but... maybe?"

Kielton leered at her and with her lack of knowledge on what's really happening why
her ex was in Romblon.

"Your father really hates me," he almost smirk, gone the kind of boyfriend who
wanted to be accepted with his girlfriend's parents. He's back in his rebellious
style. "He likes that loser for you?"

"Ever since," she sighed.

"I won't let this pass, what's that bastard name?" He sounds like he's planning a
secret retribution.

"What are you going to do?" Naalarma siya, naramdaman ang paghihiganti.

"Just tell me what that bastard's name."

"Kielton, I don't want another trouble."

"I don't want it either." He sounds sarcastic and rude.

He don't want it, but her ex wanted it? Iyon ba ang gusto nitong tukuyin?

She glared at him in doubt, but the sarcasm on his lips remain, he's not going to
back down. Noong una palang ay alam niya ng walang inaatrasan ang isang 'to, bakit
pa ba siya magtataka ngayon?

"If you don't want to tell me because you're worried that he would get hurt, then,
I will find it myself." There's a threat on his tone.

"Hindi ako nag-aalala sa kanya!"

Kielton just shook his head, he don't believe her? He looks like he really don't!

He has this creepy smile on his lips, he looks evil, dark, yet very sexy! Damn his
lips and his grown whiskers, it suits him so good.

Dapat ay tigilan niya na ang lihim na pagpapantasya sa kasintahan, hindi ito ang
tamang oras para sa kapilyahan na bumabangon sa katawan niya. Hindi na talaga siya
natuto, ha.

"It's obvious that he came there to get you. Do you think your father is unaware of
your ex's plans?"

"What are you trying to say? They planned to get me? For what?"

"I don't know," He shrug innocently. "Maybe you're the one who can answer your
question, hmm?" He cocked his head, his eyes twinkle mischievously.

Ano ba ang dahilan ng lalaking 'yon sa pagpunta sa Romblon? Para bisitahin siya?
Nang ganoong kaaga? Wala pang liwanag. And why the hell he brought his armed men?
Why he shoot the chopper? Why it felt like that bastard have a plan to take her
away secretly?

Kung hindi niya kasama si Kielton, saan na kaya siya sa mga sandaling 'yon?
Kapiling ang ex niya? Hindi! She wants to vomit with that idea!

"He wants me back, so, he made his way to Romblon to get me? Is that it?"

"How creepy, isn't it?" Kielton tilted his head forward and planted a light kiss on
her lips. "But, I won't let him take you away from me. Magkakaubusan muna kami bago
mangyari 'yon, pero... sisiguraduhin kong siya ang unang mauubos." He said very
darkly, that scared her.
"Kielton, don't. Ayoko na ng gulo. Natatakot na akong masaktan ka na naman at
mawala sa'kin."

He really didn't take this lightly.

"Hindi na ako mawawala sayo. Don't worry, we are fully guarded now. You're safe
here with me."

Ann remain staring at Kielton, everything is now sinking in... his ex wants her
back desperately.
25 ~ Wife (SPG)

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

KIELTON bury his face between her neck and shoulder, his one hand is place above
her stomach, the other one is possessively wrapping around her.

The swivel chair is swaying a bit but she can deal with it, she don't want to ruin
the peaceful feeling at the moment.

Ann rested her chin on Kielton's head, his natural dark brown hair smell so divine
and it's smooth. She's embracing his neck. They are in that position for a couple
of minutes now.

She can live with that... she can stay with him forever. She found her peace on
him, like how he found his peace on her.

It's just so sad that they need to deal with all of these, with these trials that
could ruin their relationship if they won't trust each other. Kielton had enough
trouble, she don't want to be a burden for him and to give him another pain just
because of her bastard ex boyfriend who wants her back.

Ann sighed when Rowen visited her, flashed her mind.

EXHAUSTED, that's what she's feeling. Sunud-sunod ang trabaho niya at ito ang huli
para sa linggong 'yon. They are in exclusively hotel and resort in Subic for
outdoor photoshoot for Bella Xaria clothing.

Wearing printed garterized tube top and bohemian skirt with high slit, ash-grey
hair is in messy styled, Ann headed to the swimming pool area.

She's enjoying her job a lot, but she's so eager to finish the shoot as soon as
they could so she can go home and take a rest.

Ang isang staff ay pinapayungan siya, ingat na ingat sa kanya. Nang makarating sa
gilid ng swimming pool ay naupo siya sa upuan niya na may nakasulat na 'Kianna'.

"We will start in a minute," Debora told her.

Maliit niya lang itong nginitian. Sa tabi niya ay si Evie na kanina pa tingin nang
tingin sa kanya.

"What?" Aniya nang sulyapan ito.

"Smile. Nahahalata ang pagod mo kapag hindi ka ngumingiti, Ann."

She just sighed and try her best to smile. Matatapos din naman ang araw na ito,
tiis-tiis muna siya.

"Can you get me a cucumber shake?"

"Sure," Tumayo si Evie at nagpunta na kung saan para sa request niya.

Ilang sandali pa ay nag-umpisa na ulit ang photoshoot.

Ann is standing near the oval shape swimming pool, the full background is the Subic
Bay from afar. There are some coconut trees, and the vibes is relaxing.

"Heads up, Kianna, yes, that's it... beautiful."

She closed her eyes dramatically when the sun light hit her face, but the
photographers and videographer didn't bother to stop her. She keep on posing in
different style and they keep on capturing her best shots.

After a few minutes, they are done and everyone is checking the shots. Bumalik siya
sa inuupuan at kinuha ang cucumber shake na nakalapag na sa lamesa gilid. She
sipped on it and it feels heaven. It relaxed her.

"Parang nakita ko si ano..." Si Evie sa alanganin na tono.

Kinabahan siya bigla sa isipin na si Kielton iyon at dinayo pa siya sa Subic? Pero
imposible dahil sobrang busy ng kasintahan, kagaya niya.

"Huh? Sino?"

"Your ex,"

Napairap siya sa hangin, nakaramdam ng pait at iritasyon.

"Baka nagkakamali ka lang."

"Siguro, pero, siya talaga 'yung nakita ko sa restaurant."

"Let's take a break." Debora announced. "And, Kianna, darling, well done."

"Thank you." She smiled at Debora.

Isa-isa nang nagligpit ang mga staff doon. Sila naman ni Evie ay naglakad pabalik
sa hotel. Gustung-gusto niya na talagang mahiga.

"Papunta dito, Ann, sabi na siya 'yan, e."

Nang mapunta ang tingin niya sa entrada ng hotel ay nakita niya ang pamilyar na
lalaki na papunta sa direskyon nila upang salubungin siya.

Rowen is sporting a printed polo and casual jeans. He cover his eyes with
sunglasses, there's hidden smile on his lips. He's good looking, but, she started
to hate him when she found out that he fooled her, not once, but thrice!

"Hey, you," he cooly greet her.

"Oh no, I don't have time for this."

Sinuklay niya ang buhok gamit ang mga daliri at akmang lalagpasan ito ngunit
hinarangan lang ang dadaanan niya.

"Come on, Joyce, I just want to talk to you."

"We don't need to talk, Rowen." She sounds like she's disgusted, she really is.

"I know I hurt you, I want to make it up to you."

Ann smirk, then, she shook her head.

"No need. I'm moved on. Sana ay ikaw din."

"Unfortunately, no, not yet."

"Ano? Kakausapin mo ba?" Bulong sa kanya ni Evie.

Sinulyapan niya ito at tinanguan na kaagad naman nitong naintindihan kaya iniwan
siya.

"Let's get inside and get some drink,"

Rowen is about to hold her elbow but she avoided him. Mag-isa siyang naglakad
papasok sa hotel hanggang sa makarating sa restaurant. Dapat ay hindi niya na ito
kinakausap pa, baka mag-away lang sila ni Kielton kapag nalaman ang tungkol sa
bagay na ito.

"What do you want to talk about?" She directly ask him the moment they found their
table.

"I'd like to be honest with you, Joyce, I came here for you."

She rolled her eyes. She don't believe on him. This freak really thinks that she's
still the old Joyce Ann who easily believe with his sweet words? No!

"What's this all about, huh?"

Rowen took a breath. He's still good looking, but, he's not appealing to her
anymore. He's her father's business partner and her daddy is very fond at this
bastard in front of her. Uh, he really hates manloloko!

"I want to try it again with you." Rowen said. His eyes is pleading.

"I have a boyfriend."

"I don't believe that Grande is your boyfriend. You're a public figure, both of
you, maybe you're just using each other's fame."

Nag-isang linya ang labi niya, ni minsan hindi nila ginamit ni Kielton ang isa't-
isa para sa trabaho nila. Naiirita siya sa paraan ng pag-iisip nito.

"Well, you're wrong. We love each other."

"Don't play with me, if you love him why you can't introduce him to your family?"

"I don't think it's your business." she stood up, dismissing their conversation.

Nanatili itong naka-upo, bahagya lang na nakatingala sa kanya, may lihim na ngiti
sa labi at may kung anong naglalaro sa mga mata.
"Playing hard to get?" Rowen muttered.

"You're free to think whatever that fuck you want to think. Have a good day." Then
she turn her back on him, but she paused when he spoke.

"Come on, we both know that your relationship with that man will end once your
father decided for your future with me. You're just wasting your time with that
man."

Ibinalik niya ang tingin sa lalaki. Niloko na siya lahat-lahat ay malakas parin ang
loob at umaasa parin na sila sa huli? How desperate.

"Do you really think I would marry you?" She laugh with no humor. "After all that
you've done to me? Do you still dreaming about me to be in your arms again? No
fucking way." She hiss disgustedly.

Rowen laugh without humor, too. Tumayo ito at sinakop ang panga niya gamit ang
isang kamay, na nagbigay sa kanya ng matinding kaba lalo na nang makita ang
kakaibang galit sa mga mata nito.

"You know what I can do, Joyce, I will do everything just to have you back in my
life." It sounds like a threat. "Sino ang ipinagmamalaki mo? That rebellious son of
Sebastian Grande? Kielton has no power, Joyce, your boyfriend can't save you from
me."

Kinalas niya ang kamay nito, tapos ay sinampal. Katulad niya ay nabigla rin ito sa
sampal niya pero hindi niya 'yon pinagsisisihan! This freak deserve more than a
slap!

"And now you're acting like a wounded animal? The victim? Stop it, Rowen." Umiling-
iling siya, kinakaawaan ang lalaki sa harap. "You can't never have me. I love him
enough to stay with him... until my last breath."

Then, she walked out. Her heart is pounding, he scared the hell out of her!

Hindi napansin ni Ann na humigpit ang pagyakap niya kay Kielton habang inaalala ang
pag-uusap nilang 'yon ni Rowen. Kielton noticed her reaction.

"Are you okay?" He asked gently.

She can't look at his eyes. She don't have enough strength to speak to him about
that encountered with her ex. But if she don't speak up, Kielton would remain
clueless about the reason why Rowen was in Romblon.

"He was there to get me..." she mumbled, her fingers are shaking a bit.

"I know,"

Kielton hold her chin and made her look at him. When their eyes met, her heart beat
started to be wild. His gentle stares melt her. The way he caress her cheek using
his thumb, gives her a heavenly feeling, she's safe, she knew that.

"Rowen knew you."

Kielton growl. "I don't wanna hear you saying that bastard name again." His voice
is dark and icy.

Napanguso siya, tapos ay mabait na tumango.

"They are reach and they have connections, too."

That's also the reason why there's a big tendency that Rowen could ruin her
relationship with Kielton... and even Kielton.

Tila may kumislap sa utak niya nang may maalala, ngunit napawi rin kaagad na
baka... mali lang siya ng iniisip.

"I don't give a damn."

"He could ruin us, and you."

Kielton growl, he don't like their topic. Who would like it by the way?

"You know, this conversation is making me upset. Why don't we just talk about our
future?" His thumb caress her lower lip sensually, making it part a bit. "Mmm?"

Future? Their future together? Her heart is jumping and her mind started to imagine
her life being with Kielton and their future children. It's a happy feeling. She
gets excited, it's insane.

"Our future?"

"Yeah,"

Ann trail her fingers on Kielton's jaw, it's spiky and it tickles her. She likes
the roughness of it and it gives her a familiar heat down there, her arousal is
building up. This must be her pregnancy hormones, or may be, she just really wants
him, always.

The thought of being so horny made her cheek scarlet.

"You're blushing. Care to share what are you thinking?" His voice was teasing.

When Kielton inserted his hand inside her dress, and stop on her inner thighs, she
knew to herself that she's lost again.

"Kielton..." malambing na tawag niya dito nang hawiin nito ang underwear niya at
kinapa ng daliri ang kanyang kaselanan.

"Tang ina," he cursed, breathless, and damn, she really found it hot when he curse
like that. "I'm not yet doing anything and here you're, soaking wet,"

His finger move against her sex, she moan and urge him to continue doing it by
moving her hips above him.

She don't really care where the hell are they, all that her body's wants is him.
She wants to feel him inside her.

"Oh please..." she moan when Kielton inserted his two long fingers inside her and
started to move it, in and out in a slow seductive pace.

When she move her hips, the swivel chair sway, it makes her head spinning, but it's
bearable.

Ipinikit niya ang mga mata at isiniksik ang muka sa leeg ni Kielton, habang
dinadama ang mga daliri nitong naglalabas-masok sa loob ng kanyang pagkababae.

Ann moved her hands to unbutton Kielton's pants. He's turned on and she can feel
his hardness poking her butt. Hurriedly, she unzip her pants and removed down the
garter of his boxer shorts, freeing him.

She heard him laugh lightly and kiss the side of her lips.

"Are you that horny?" There's smile on his tone, brushing his lips against hers.

"Yes," she's breathless, holding Kielton's hard dick. "Put this inside me. Now."

"Put him inside you." he planted a gentle kiss on her lips.

Kielton hold her waist and made her face him. He place her both legs on his side,
keeping her in place.

"There, much better," then he rubbed himself against her wetness.

Tumingala siya at sinabayan ang ginagawa nitong pagkiskis sa kaselanan nila. The
swivel chair move, she's so thrilled to make love with him with moving chair.

"Feel this," he asked and rub his pierce against her cl*toris, making it throbbed.

"Yes, yes," her throat dry, she's thirsty... thirsty to have a taste of him. "Sige
pa, please..."

Kielton's lips is on her throat, kissing and licking her there, giving her body
another heat. She keeps on tilting her head while grinding slowly above him,
rubbing each other's private part. Her stomach is fluttering, tickling her.

"Ang sarap," nahihibang na sambit niya.

"Damn, you're always ready for me." he whispered and in one rough move, he entered
her.

"Uhh!" her mouth opened in pleasure, her head tilted more, she gripped on Kielton's
shoulders, while feeling his hardness inside her, stretching her, he's so hard like
a steel, hot and thick.

"This feels really, really, good." he's catching his breath, it sounds damn sexy.

Ann started to move up and down against Kielton's hard length, he was letting her
drive him, giving each other's pleasure. She felt so powerful every time he gives
her permission to ride above him for their own pleasure.

"Yes, that's right, baby..." he's panting and his grayish eyes are blazing is
desire.

Their eyes met and she felt like her world stop for a moment. Her heart can't stop
from beating hastily.

Pakiramdam niya ay hindi makukumpleto ang buhay niya kung wala si Kielton, kung
hindi niya ito makakasama hanggang sa natitirang sandali ng buhay niya sa mundo.

There were times she dreamed about marrying him, and, at that moment, that's all
that she wanted to happen... she wanted to marry him and be part of his life every
single day.

Lips are both parted, and they are both catching their breath because of the moves
they are making, Kielton hold her waist and pinned her deeper against him, their
eyes dilated, it feels so heavenly having all of him inside of her.
She can feel his pierce on her depth, hitting the very sensitive spot of her.

Ipinikit niya ang mga mata upang damhin ang sarap na dulot ng pagkalalaki nito sa
kaibuturan ng bahagi ng kanyang katawan. If this is too much to tell, but, damn,
she could feel his hard tip poking her lower abdomen, that brought her to her
climax.

"Kielton..." malambing na tawag niya rito, habol ang hininga, nanginginig ang mga
hita.

Maluwag na ang pagyakap niya sa batok ng nito, kapwa dinadama ang sarap ng pag-iisa
at ang init na hatid ng likidong pumupuno sa loob niya.

Kielton pulled her closer to him, leaving no space between them. Their chest is
touching each other. Their lips are both parted, reddish, brushing on each others.
Her heart is pounding so loud, that she could hear it.

Kielton is giving her his gentle stares that always melt her.

"I love you," she said softly, giving all heart to him.

His hold to her waist tightened a bit, then he breath again. The gentleness on his
eyes remain, it always captivates her.

"Be my wife... please." He whispered gently, before he claim her lips in a

passionate way.
26 ~ Mastermind

CHAPTER TWENTY SIX

HER heart is pounding so loud that she could feel it reaching her throat. Her eyes
are wide as she stares back at Kielton. There's a glimpse of hope on his beautiful
gray eyes, hope that she would say Yes to his marriage proposal.

Did he really ask for her hands while his length is inside of her? While they are
still both gasping because of orgasm? Damn it, yes, he did! He did ask her to be
his wife while their body unite as one.

"Are you serious? I mean, are you... sure?" She asked, still stun.

This is not the marriage proposal she expected, not in that position and not after
they reached their orgasm, but, things really happened in a very unexpected way,
right?

"Just say Yes, please." He sounds begging, his eyes are full of hope and love for
her.

A small smile crept her lips. When Kielton saw her smile, his eyes became bright,
like as if he won a jackpot.

"Yes, yes." She said, making his lip form a smile in mischievous sexy way.

Kielton cupped her face and kissed her lips. Napangiti siya at tinugon ang matamis
na halik na 'yon ng buong puso.

After a few moment, Kielton brought her to their bedroom. They shower together,
made love and fell asleep in each others arm.

LUMIPAS muli ang mga araw at unti-unti nang nakukuha ang mga katawan ng mga
pasahero ng El Grande, mga wala ng buhay at isa sa hindi pinalad ay ang kasamahan
sa banda ni Kielton, ang kanilang lead guitarist, si Jude.

They are sitting in comfy sofa while watching the TV News, together with Kielton's
mother.

'ColdHeart lead guitarist, Jude Castro, found dead in Tablas Island.'

Ipinakita sa malapad na screen ang pagkuha sa bangkay ng lalaki. They blurred the
face as a respect to him, but it's confirmed that he's really Jude.

Then, the reporter's face changed with Alisson's. She looks stress but she still
manage to have an interview for ColdHeart.

"Miss Alisson, kumusta ang pakiramdam mo?" Ang reporter.

"I feel really sad to what happened to El Grande, lalo at kasama sa trahedya ang
Coldheart."

"Now that they found Jude's body, what can you say about him? How was he when he
was still alive?"

Isang malungkot na ngiti ang gumuhit sa labi ni Alisson, kapansin-pansin din ang
medyo pamamaga ng mga mata nito, tanda ng pag-iyak.

Ann glace at Kielton who's sitting beside her, his straight face in on the
television, his jaw is hardly moving.

She's wondering how he's feeling knowing that one of his bandmate is dead? Ilang
taon na magkakasama ang mga ito, siguradong nakabuo na rin ng magandang
pagkakaibigan.

She can't imagine losing a friend, that must be really hard and it's painful.

"Jude was really talented, he can also sing, dance and act, but he preferred
playing guitar because that's what he really wants." Alisson answered, her voice
was shaking a bit.

"Alam namin na mahirap din para sayo na mawala ang isang miyembro ng ColdHeart,
aware ang mga fans na maganda ang samahan niyo ng mga miyembro, pero, paano na ang
ColdHeart kung kulang na sila at hindi parin natatagpuan ang katawan ni Kielton
Grande sa mga sandaling ito?"

Kielton heaved a sigh, then he brushed his hair using his fingers, his eyes never
leave the screen.

Ang mommy naman nito ay tahimik lang sa panonood, napapasulyap sa anak, may pag-
aalala sa mga mata, kagaya niya.

Ngunit, hindi nila pareho magawang kausapin si Kielton, ni kahit siya ay hindi alam
kung ano ba ang tamang sabihin para kahit papano ay ma-alo ang anoman ang
nararamdaman nito.
"I can't answer you right now, maybe the ColdHeart would never be the same again.
Sana... sana ay wag ng mabawasan pa ang ColdHeart. Sana ay makita na rin si
Kielton."

"Maraming Salamat, Miss Alisson."

Bago pa maalis ang camera kay Alisson ay nahagip na ang pagpahid nito ng luha.

"He's gone." Kielton muttered lowly, she can hear the sadness on his tone.

Niyakap niya ang braso nito, ipinaramdam na naroon lang siya sa tabi nito, na pwede
siya nitong kausapin at masandalan.

Ilang sandali pa ay ipinakita na ulit sa screen ang mga fans na nakikiramay sa

pagkawala ni Jude, sa isang chapel sa Taguig kung saan ay dinagsa kaagad ng mga
tao.

Kasalukuyang ipinapakita ang pagbaba ng tatlong miyembro ng ColdHeart sa van,

papasok sa chapel.

"I need to go there, I wanna go there." Kielton is so eager.

If he really wants to go there, she won't stop him. Jude isn't just his bandmate,
he's his friend after all.

"You should, son. I know how hard it is to lose a friend. I'll let you go there."
It was his mother.

Nagkatinginan sila ni Kielton, ngnitian niya ito, simbolo na ayos lang sa kanya ang
gusto nitong mangyari.

"You'll stay here." He said to her.

Medyo napanguso siya, gustuhin mang sumama, alam niyang hindi siya nito papayagan.

"Magpapakita ka na sa publiko?" Tanong niya nang maalala ang pagtatago nito.

"Hindi,"

Lumayo siya ng bahagya kay Kielton upang matignan ito ng maigi. He's not joking,
his stoic face told her that.

"What... what do you mean? Are you going to disguise?"

"That's the only thing I can do for now. Disguise."

"May hindi ka sinasabi samin, anak." Napatingin siya sa mommy ni Kielton na

naninimbang ang tingin sa anak. "I feel like you're hiding something from us, what
is it?"

Ito ang ina, kaya ito rin ang nakakaalam kung may inililihim nga si Kielton sa
kanila? Pero nararamdaman niya rin 'yon, hindi lang niya masabi-sabi kay Kielton.

Simula nang makaalala ulit ito, napapansin niyang may kakaiba talaga dito. Marahil
ay iyon nga 'yon, may hindi sinasabi sa kanila, isinasarili lang.

"I don't wanna talk about it."

"So, you're really hiding something from us?" His mother probed.
"Mom, please, let's not talk about it."

"No, you can't just hide it from us, Kielton. Alam ko, alam kong may iba pang
nangyari sa barko." His mother won't stop unless Kielton would confess.

Napatayo na ito sa sofa, hindi na talaga papaawat.

"In library room." Then she left.

Napabuntong hininga lang si Kielton, tapos ay napailing.

"Napapansin ko rin na may iba..." aniya sa maliit na tinig. "Kung hindi ka pa

handang sabihin sakin, siguro mas maganda na sabihin mo sa mommy mo."

"I still need to figure it out."

"When are you going to figure it out?"

When Kielton glance at her, she felt like he wanted to confess to her, but
something is stopping him. What is it?

He close his eyes for a few moment, like as if he's thinking or calming himself,
she don't know exactly.

Sa ngayon, siguro ay kaya niya pa na may inililihim sa kanya si Kielton, pero paano
kapag dumating ang araw na hindi niya na kaya? She can't live peacefully knowing
that Kielton is hiding something from her.

Nang buksan nito ang mga mata, malamlam ang mga 'yon na tila ba kaunting subok niya
pa ay mapaamin niya na ito.

She gave him a warm smile, showing him that he can trust her. Nang haplusin niya
ang panga nito, bahagya itong napatingala, animo natutunaw at bumibigay sa haplos
niya.

"Tell me, I will listen..." she whispered softly, watching how he melts with her
smooth palm.

He's so beautiful that she can't take her eyes away from him. Even when his eyes
closed, lips a bit parted, she gets drown with his looks.

"They wanted me dead." He said darkly, making her stop from caressing his jaw.

Unti-unti ay naibaba niya ang kamay, napatulala, naghahanap ng sasabihin ngunit

walang lumalabas sa kanyang labi,

"I heard them. It wasn't an hallucination, it was real. Someone wanted me dead that
night."

"H-How can you say that?" She asked and her question seems so stupid.

That's when Kielton finally told her what happened after he lost his balance and
fall off the ship.

"They fired a multiple gunshot in the water when they noticed that I was there,
that I was alive." He continued, eyes full of vengeance.

Ann went speechless, her body is shaking as she imagine what he had been through in
that dark sea, saving his life from drowning and from those gunshots who could kill
him.

"I know, I'm not that safe, but I still want to see Jude,"

Now that she knew that his life is in danger, nagbago ang pananaw niya, ayaw niya
na itong payagan, ayaw niyang umalis ito.

Paano kung magpatuloy ang mga taong 'yon sa misyon na pabagsakin ito? Hindi niya
makakaya na mawala ng tuluyan sa kanya si Kielton!

"Wag ka ng umalis," hindi niya na napigilan ang sarili.

Bahagyang napahinto ito, ramdam niya ang pagtataka sa biglang pagpigil niya.
Humigpit ang pagyakap niya kay Kielton, wala na talagang balak na pakawalan ito at
umalis sa tabi niya. She's too frightened to let him go.

"I will ask for security, don't worry, okay?"

Umiling-iling siya, sarado na ang utak, kinain na ng matinding pangamba.

"No, don't go there and risk your life again. Hindi natin alam kung sino ba ang mga
'yon na gusto kang pabagsakin!"

Umahon ang malapad na dibdib nito para sa paghugot ng hangin at unti-unting

pagbuga. Kielton wrap his one arm around her, then kiss her head.

"Kung may masamang mangyayari na naman sayo hindi ko na alam kung kaya ko pa bang
mabuhay ng masaya, kaya, please, wag ka nalang umalis. Jude would understand you."

This is hard for him, but, she won't let him leave that house. No fucking way.

Kielton remain silent and she hates that. Pakiramdam niya ay nagdadalawang isip na
itong umalis, ngunit lamang parin ang kagustuhan na bisitahin ang namayapang
kaibigan.

"Kielton, your brother wants to talk to you." Ang mommy nito, walang ngiti sa labi.

Napilian silang tumayo at sinundan ito papunta sa library room.

His mother gave him the wireless telephone, she's intently eyeing her son.

Naupo siya sa isa sa bakanteng upuan, tahimik na pinagmamasdan ang dalawa, parehong
naninimbang ang mga tingin, mas lamang ang bigat sa mommy ni Kielton, halatang
hindi nagustuhan na hindi kaagad nakasunod si Kielton sa library room kanina.

INSIDE of him, he's mourning for Jude's lost. Ilang taon na silang magkakasama at
maayos ang nabuong pagkakaibigan, hindi basta-basta lang. He knew exactly how does
it feel to lose a friend, he experienced it with Keith, it hurts like hell, but he
needs to keep it to himself.

Mahirap at masakit mawalan ng isang kaibigan, pero mas mabigat sa dibdib kung hindi
niya 'yon mapupuntahan man lang.

Ann is stopping him, and he's sure that his mother would stop him too once he tells
her that his life is in danger.

"Kuya," he said the moment he place the telephone on his ear.

His mother in in front of him, naninigurado na malalaman nito ang pag-uusap nilang
magkapatid. She's crossing her arm classily above her chest, her eyes is
castigating him silently.

"Kielton, we have the result of the investigation about illegal drugs on your
studio. Do you remember the name, Alfie?"

"Yes,"

Alfie was one of the guy who visited their music studio.

"We found out who's his boss."

"Who?"

His thick brows furrowed, his gaze went to Ann, who's sitting silently, squeezing
her hands above the table, she looks nervous.

"The boss is connected to Ann."

Mariin siyang napapikit nang matanto kung sino ang pinag-uusapan nila. That loser!

"I think, I know him, he's her ex."

Ann switch her sitting position when she heard him. Nadagdagan ang pangamba sa mga
mata nito.

"Yes, that's the mastermind. We have Alfie and other guy to give their statement."

Kielton cursed silently. That bastard really thinks that he could bring him down by
planting that illegal drugs on their music studio?

The fact that they all tested negative is a big slap to that loser's face. Ever
since, people and their fans didn't believe that they are using or even selling
illegal drugs. That stupid man is a fucking pathetic.

"I heard about Jude, I'm sorry, but I suggest you to stay there, your life is in
danger, isn't it?" Nanghuhuli ang tono ng kapatid, na para bang may alam na kahit
hindi niya pa naman sinasabi.

"How did you say that?" He asked in a cool tone.

"Come on, our connections are wide. Isa sa mga tao natin ay nakaligtas, siya ang
nagsabi na may kahina-hinalang mga lalaki sa barko bukod pa sa mga gustong kumuha
kay Alandra."

"And who were they?"

"Maybe you could answer that?" There's a smirk on Clinton's voice. "Or, you forgot
it?"

"No, I remember everything."

"That's good, can you tell it?"

"Come here and I will tell you personally."

Clinton chuckled on the other line. "Okay, I'll be there as soon as possible."
"I need an update about the statement." He demanded.

"Yes, boss." May sarkasmo sa tinig nito.

Nang matapos ang tawag ay napatayo si Ann. Ang mommy niya naman ay naghihintay sa
balita niya.

"Mom, not now,"

Umikot ang mga mata nito, napapailing, pero sa huli ay sumuko rin at binigyan pa
siya ng pagkakataon na huwag magkwento.

"Alright, you owe me a story, Kielton."

"Yeah, in the right time, I will tell it."

"Once your brother arrive here, I will be with both of you to listen. There's no
excuse anymore, son."

Then his mother walk out the library room.

"Ano ang sabi?" Si Ann na nakalapit na sa kanya, mukha itong hindi mapakali.

He's hesitant to tell everything to her, maybe it's better if he keep his mouth
shut. He don't want her to worry, it will affect their baby.

Hinaplos niya ang buhok ni Ann at magaan na nginitian.

"Coldheart's case about that illegal drugs will be solved anytime soon. I can't
wait for that."

Nakahinga ito ng maluwag at napangiti na rin. There, he likes seeing her smile, for
some fucking reason, it made him feel satisfied.

"Mabuti naman. Malilinis na sa wakas ang pangalan niyo. I'm happy to know that."

Ngumiti ulit si Ann na para bang napansin na masaya siya kapag ngumingiti ito. May
kislap ng pagmamahal sa mga mata, kay gandang pagmasdan.

"Your smile gives me satisfaction, I love seeing your smile, it made my day." He
whispered gently and caress her lower lip with his thumb.

"Okay then, I will smile more often to make your day." Then she winked.
27 ~ Settle Down
CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

SHE heard it right, Kielton mentioned her ex boyfriend while talking to Clinton on
the line. The only good news that Kielton told her was the case of Coldheart about
illegal drugs, that it will be solved soon.

She's wondering if Rowen have something to do with that illegal drugs? Why Kielton
didn't tell her the full details? Gusto niyang kusa itong magsabi sa kanya kaya
hindi siya nagtanong ng kung ano pa.

Now that they are laying in the bed and Kielton is already sleeping, binabagabag
siya ng mga katanungan sa ano ba talaga ang totoong nangyayari?

Bakit pakiramdam niya ay may hindi pa sinasabi sa kanya si Kielton? Hindi ba siya
nito pinagkakatiwalaan tungkol sa bagay na 'yon?

But then again, she thought about his mother, Kielton didn't tell her about what he
and Clinton talked about over the phone. Maybe their conversation is very
confidential that he chose to keep it as a secret for now?

Kinaumagahan ay naalimpungatan siya sa mahihinang pag-uusap, nang bahagya siyang

magmulat ng mga mata ay naabutan niya na inihatid ni Kielton ang ina palabas ng
pinto ng silid nila.

"Hi, good morning," Kielton greeted her and kissed her lips.

Did he change his morning routine? No licking and sucking her nipples every
morning?

Lihim niyang inirapan ang sarili, ang aga-aga ay 'yon talaga ang pumasok sa isip
niya? Seryoso?

Ann closed her eyes and opened it again to have a clear vision.

Maliwanag na sa labas at pumapasok ang mapreskong hangin sa nakabukas na bintana na

nanggagaling sa likod ng bahay.

Mapuno doon at noong isang araw niya pa naririnig sa malayo ang tila mga lagaslas
ng tubig, o baka nagkakamali lang siya? Na bukod sa hangin at huni ng mga ibon, ay
nag-iimbento lang yata ang pandinig niya tungkol sa tunog ng lagaslas ng tubig?

"Morning,"

"I missed my morning routine." His lips form a naughty smile. Oh-oh, he's at it
again.

Ann chuckled. Inayos niya ang kumot at naramdaman na wala na siyang pang-itaas,
tanging panty nalang ang suot niya.

"I saw your mother,"

"Yeah, she made sure that we are awake. She's waiting for us downstair, breakfast,
you know."

"Oh," babangon na sana siya dahil nahihiya na paghintayin ang mommy nito sa hapag,
ngunit pinigilan siya ni Kielton. "What?"

Kielton pulled down the thick sheet that is covering her upper body, revealing her
bare chest. Her nipples hardened when the fresh cool air hit her skin.

Nang akmang yuyuko na ito papunta sa dibdib niya, umangat ang kilay niya, natatawa.

"Your mother is waiting for us. Uunahin mo talaga 'to?"

"Give me five minutes,"

"Two," she negotiate.

Nag-angat ng tingin sa kanya si Kielton, may ngisi sa labi. He's sitting beside
her, so ready to do his morning routine.

"Okay, two minutes here," He kissed her chest. "And," He slid his hand under the
sheet and found her inner thighs. "... three minutes here, okay?"
Kinapa lang nito ang pagkababae niya ay para na siyang sinisilaban kaagad.
Nakakahiya na minsan ang pagiging mapusok at mainit niya, hindi niya mapigilan.

"O-Okay," napalunok siya at masarap na ipinikit ang mga mata nang umpisahan na ni
Kielton na halikan ang paligid ng kanyang dibdib.

Her boobs are getting bigger and he seems like, he likes it a lot, or maybe he's
just taking his time to own her breast because in few months, their little angel
will own it? That idea made her smile, her stomach is fluttering knowing that she's
having her own child with the man she loves the most.

She's still adjusting with her pregnancy, she knew that being a mother wasn't easy,
but she promised herself that she will do her best to be a good one. That she will
support her child's wants and needs, as long as it made her or him happy. Surely,
she will be a supporting mother.

Ann lowered her gaze and watch Kielton sucking her hard nipples alternately. She is
really on fire and Kielton is really good in romanticizing her body.

He removed her underwear and without a further ado, he lower down his head until
his lips found her sensitive spot.

"Umm," napasambunot niya sa nakataling buhok ni Kielton nang unang paglapat palang
ng dila nito sa kaselanan niya ay madiin kaagad, mapusok at mapagparusa ang
paghimod.

Kaya naman wala pa yatang dalawang minuto ay napaliyad na ang katawan niya at kagat
ang labi na pinakawalan ang orgasmo sa umagang 'yon.

Umakyat ito at pinagpantay ang kanilang mukha. She's still gasping, but she's able
to see the satisfaction written on his face. His eyes are bright and very lively,
his lips curve up smugly.

"How was that?" He asked, brushing his lips on hers.

Ramdam niya ang dulas sa labi nito, galing 'yon sa kanya!

"It was so good. Masarap,"

"You want more?" Uh, he's teasing her.

"I want more but, we need to eat breakfast." She reminded him and planted a light
kiss to his lips. "Now, get up big guy and let's take a shower."

"Sure,"

Kielton helped her out from bed and carry her to the bathroom. They took a shower
together.

Sa hapag kainan ay nandoon na ang mommy ni Kielton, medyo nahiya pa siya dahil
natagalan silang bumaba.

The beautiful Karrah Grande elegantly sipped on her tea, her eyes are watching her
and Kielton.

Napayuko siya ng bahagya, pakiramdam niya ay kasalanan na pinaghintay nila ito ni

Kielton. Dapat ay magpakitang gilas siya rito, kung hindi, baka ayawan siya.
"Mom, you're scaring her," Kielton said and held her hand, he squeeze it lightly.

Hindi talaga siya makatingin sa mapanuring mata ng mommy ni Kielton.

"Sinabi mo na ba sa kanya?"

Doon siya nag-angat ng tingin. Kielton looks at his mother, it seems like they are
exchanging messages in a silent way. Wait, what's happening? Did she miss
something? It bothered her.

"What is it?" She turned her body to Kielton to face him.

"Tell it, Kielton." Karrah urged her son.

"Tell me, what is it?" She's both asking them, but her eyes stop with Kielton at
the end.

She's confused, something is up. Kung hindi niya malalaman, bubulabugin lang siya
ng mga iniisip niya maghapon at magdamag.

"Kielton!" She called him, impatient.

"Alright," He stare at her. The glimpse on his eyes made her heart beat nervously,
it feels like when he open his mouth, it would only give her a bad news.

"Wait," she took a breath, her throat is drying.

Nauunahan siya ng emosyon at mga negatibong bagay, kabado na siya kaagad kahit
hindi pa naman alam ang dapat niyang malaman.

"This is about your grandfather," Kielton trailed, making her heart beat hastily.

"W-What about him?"

She's really nervous! Her emotions is eating her. Nangilid kaagad ang luha sa gilid
ng kanyang mga mata dahil mabilis na sumagi sa isip niya ang masamang bagay na
nangyari sa abuelo.

They way Kielton speak, it feels like he would really give her a bad news early in
the morning.

Kaya ba naabutan niya ang mommy nito sa silid nila kanina para ihatid dito ang
balitang 'yon? At hindi kaagad sa kanya sinabi ni Kielton? Bagkos, nagpakasaya pa
siya sa kaluguran na ibinigay nito? Without idea that her grandfather's life is at
risk? Or worse more than that?

"They found his body-"

"No! You got to be kidding me!" She cut him off.

Napatayo siya. Her fingers are shaking. Nakagat niya ang labi, naiiyak na.

"Please, sit down," he tried to reach her elbow, but she step backward.

"W-What happened to lolo?" Her voice shake.

Tumayo na rin si Kielton at akmang lalapitan siya pero humakbang ulit siya palayo,
hinding-hindi siya magpapahawak dito hanggat hindi nakakapag-usap ng maayos.
"He's in coma." His voice was full of sympathy.

Napatingala si Ann upang pigilan ang paghulog ng mga luhang kanina pa pinipigilan,
ngunit hinid sapat ang pagtingala niya dahil nalagalag ang butil ng luha sa
magkabilang gilid ng kanyang mga mata.

The memories she had with her grandfather flashes her mind, his kindness to her,
his love, and all his help to give her what she wants, thinking about all those
hurts her, little by little.

Napailing siya, kasabay ng pagbagsak ng mga luha. Ayaw paniwalaan ang totoo, kahit
na alam niya sa sarili na hindi nga nagbibiro si Kielton.

"They found his body that morning, the day we left him, he was unconscious. The
doctor said it wasn't heart attack, maaaring nahulog sa hagdan at nabagok dahil sa
nakitang dugo na nagkalat-"

"Stop!" She screamed, her heart is hurting so bad.

Malabo na ang paningin dahil sa mga luhang patuloy na nagbabagsakan. Kielton tried
again to get near her, but she stopped him. Napatayo na rin ang mommy nito, gusto
siyang aluin pero walang magawa dahil ayaw niya.

She wants to know more... even though it's hurt her.

"S-Sino? B-Bakit?" Hindi niya maiayos ang tanong, litung-lito. "Bakit siya
nahulog?"

"According to the police report, it wasn't an accident..."

Napapikit siya, hindi makapaniwala na halatang alam na alam ni Kielton ang

nangyari? Habang siya ay walang ideya? Police report? How did he manage to know all
about it when in fact, they always together all day. Ni hindi nga sila
mapaghiwalay, palaging nakalingkis sa isa't-isa.

"If it wasn't an accident? What it was then?!" She could hear the angriness on her
voice.

"Your grandfather tried to escape, but those men..." He paused, then, bit his lower
lip, suppressing himself to give more details.

"Tell me!" Her voice raised, it demand for more... more facts that would only hurt
her.

"... Tried to capture him, like what they did to... Oliver."

Napasuklay siya sa buhok, hindi na yata kayang makarinig ng masasakit na balita.

And Oliver? What? Those men caught him? For what?

"Ano ang kinalaman ni Oliver?"

"Those men wanted a details about your whereabouts."

She saw Kielton's jaw move dangerously. Madilim ang mga mata, may galit at
paghihiganti.

"W-What they did to Oliver?" She asked, feeling so helpless.

"They tortured him."

Muling napaupo si Ann, nanghihina ang mga tuhod, bahagya ang pag-iikot ng paningin,
pero kaya niya pa... kailangan niya lang pahingahin ang pag-iisip, kaya lang ay
hindi sapat sa kanya ang mga impormasyon.

Pumikit siya at naisip si Oliver, kahit tahimik ito ay masunurin sa kanya, mabait
at tapat sa trabaho. Hindi niya makuhang ilarawan kung paano ito tinorture. Hindi
niya kaya, para siyang masusuka sa galit sa mga lalaking 'yon na lumapastangan sa
lolo niya at kay Oliver.

"Who are those men?" She asked Kielton, her tears fool down her cheeks.

Nang nag-angat siya ng tingin dito ay umiikot na ang paningin niya at nagdidilim.

Kielton step closer to her, but before he could even answer her question, her
vision filled with darkness.

IT'S TOO much. Kielton couldn't stand staying there and wait for his brother
information about the on-going case of Ann's grandfather and also, Oliver. But what
the fuck he can do if Ann don't want him to leave?

Kung pipilitin niya ang umalis, siguradong pag-aawayan nilang dalawa 'yon. Hindi
siya gano'n katigas para tiisin ang hidwaan sa pagitan nila ng babaeng mahal, kaya
heto siya at lihim lang na nagagalit sa sarili dahil hindi siya makaalis para
makatulong sa mga problema sa buhay nila.

He received that news early in the morning. Hindi maganda na bigyan ng mapangit na
balita si Ann umagang-umaga kaya hindi niya kaagad ginawa, nagpalipas pa siya ng
ilang sandali.

Breakfast came and he finally told Ann about what happened to her grandfather. He
expected her to be hurt, to cry, but he didn't expect her to passed out.

Kung wala ang mommy niya at ibang kasambahay, siguro ay naunahan na siya ng
kabaliwan at taranta kung ano ang gagawin kay Ann nang mawalan ng malay.

Now, she's resting on their bed, having her peace of mind.

"Your brother will arrive tonight." His mother informed her.

They are both watching Ann. Sunud-sunod ang problemang kinakaharap nila, gusto niya
ng matapos ang lahat ng ito. Gusto niya ng tapusin ang nagsimula ng lahat ng 'to.

His jaw clenched as he remember who's the person behind all of these mess. He can't
wait to face that bastard and blow his head until he beg for his life.

"Stop whatever is in your mind, I swear, it would only ruin you." His mother
muttered like as if she's reading his mind.

Kielton shook his head to erase those brutality that rans in his mind. That son of
the bitch will regret doing all of these to him, to them.

"Magkakaanak ka na kaya dapat ang isipin mo ay ang kinabukasan ng mag-ina mo, hindi
'yang paghihiganti."

"I know that,"

"How did you propose to Ann by the way? Wala man lang singsing?" May disgusto sa
tinig nito, napapailing sa kanya na para bang hindi man lang niya pinaghandaan ang
wedding proposal.

Things just happened in unexpected way. He didn't even expect himself proposing to
Ann while he was inside of her? But that time, his mind and his heart was shouting
at him, urging him to ask for her hands even though she didn't have a fucking ring.

Ring isn't really matter, the important thing is... she said Yes to be his wife.

A smug smile form his lips. She glance at Ann, and in just a few seconds, he found
his heart pounding so bad. Damn, he's really into her.

"I can't wait to Clinton to smile like what you're doing right now,"

His mother ruins the moment!

Natigil ang pag-ngiti niya. Nang tignan ang ina ay may nanunuksong ngiti sa labi
nito.

"You're really in love, son."

She don't need to rub it in his face.

"I want to marry her as soon as possible." He said, staring at his sleeping beauty.

"You're like your father, very impatient."

"I need to secure my place in her life."

"Well," His mother walk towards the large window, watching the view outside, full
of trees, greenery. "Should I call your father and tell him to come here with your
brother and sister?"

"You better be, mom."

"How about your friends?"

Kielton almost roll his eyes. Those brute? Mas lamang yata na hindi siya imbitado
sa kasal ng mga ito dahil madalas ay biglaan, may isa pa na... hindi alam ng babae
na kasal na ito.

Iniisa-isa niya sa isip ang mga kasal ng mga tarantado.

He was invited in Colton's wedding. Drake invited him and he sang on his wedding
day in his beach resort.

Brooke changed his single status to married in California, it was for convenient at
first, but eventually, he marry his wife again in the Philippines, he was there.

Dwaye tied a knot without inviting them, maybe he forced his wife to marry him.

Zyron invited him to his wedding, alright. He was also invited in Clane's grand
wedding.

And, Howell's marriage was confidential, he didn't invite all of them. Nalaman
nalang nila na kasal na.

Ngayon, siya naman ang nagbabalak magpakasal? He can't still believe that he's
going to settle down soon.
"You should invite your friends, Kielton."

"Mom, kahit hindi ko sila imbitahan, kapag nalaman nilang magpapakasal na ako,
magpupunta ang mga 'yon kahit hindi imbitado. Baka nga kahit hindi pa araw ng kasal
ay nandito na ang mga gagong 'yon."

Nangingiti ito habang nagsasalita siya. Kahit man siya ay nangingiti kapag naiisip
ang mga tarantado.

Damn, he missed his friends, those annoying brutes.

28 ~ Ring

CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT

SHE WANTED to visit her grandfather, but her situation is stopping her. Paano siya
nakakasiguro na ligtas siya kung aalis sa poder ni Kielton? Kung ang lolo niya nga
ay nadamay sa gulong ito, hindi pinalagpas, ano pa kaya ang gagawin sa kanya?

When her consciousness went back, she automatically asked more questions to
Kielton. He's feeding her, above the bed.

He looks calmer than her. Hindi sinasabayan ang emosyon niya, bagkos, iniintindi
siya kahit na madalas na napagtataasan niya ito ng boses.

Minsan ay kailangan niya pang humugot ng hangin sa dibdib para kumalma at isipin na
wala naman itong kasalanan kundi ang mas nauna lang nalaman ang balita kesa sa
kanya.

"Nang umalis tayo, sino lang ang mga naiwan sa lugar na 'yon? Ang mga tauhan niyo
at ang tauhan ni..."

Hindi niya mabanggit-banggit ang pangalan ng dating kasintahan, parang asido iyon
na pilit niyang iniiwasang sabihin.

"And that says it all, that bastard is the mastermind." Kielton said with darkness
on his tone.

Naikuyom ni Ann ang mga kamao, tumindi ang galit sa dating kasintahan. She can't
believe that Rowen have that guts to mess with her life and with those people who's
dear to her.

Her angriness is starting to eat her, it felt like the first day she discovered
that he cheated on her, but this time, it's more than anger, she wants to hurt him
until he beg.

"Sino ang nagbabantay kay lolo? Bumisita na ba sila daddy?"

"We hired a private nurse to look after him, we also made sure that our men are
around to secure his safety. Your parents already visited him."

"And you didn't tell me?"

"You were sleeping. How could I tell it to you? Kanina ko lang din nalaman."

Natahimik siya. Medyo na-guilty na ito ang pinag-iinitan niya. Mabuti nalang at
mahaba ang pasensya ni Kielton na kayang intindihin ang ugaling ipinapamalas niya.
"So, it's confirmed that Rowen did all this mess?"

Kielton eyed her sharply, Ann bit the side of her cheek. Wala sa sarili niyang
nabanggit ang pangalan ng hayop na lalaking 'yon.

"He's also the mastermind behind that illegal drugs in our music studio, those guys
he hired, they planted it."

Napasinghap si Ann. Iyon ba ang dahilan kung bakit nabanggit ang ex boyfriend niya
sa usapan nito at ni Clinton? They talked about that loser and the mess he made to
ruin Kielton and his career?

"That son of the bitch," she muttered in so much hate.

"No cursing,"

Inirapan niya lang si Kielton. Ipinagpatuloy nito ang pagpapakain sa kanya hanggang
sa siya na mismo ang umayaw. She get up from bed and asked him to go outside.

"Kailan nila balak hulihin ang lalaking 'yon?" Tanong niya nang palabas na sila sa
silid.

"He's under surveillance. We can't just catch him without a valid evidences and a
warrant of arrest."

"Make it fast, baka bigla nalang umalis 'yon kapag nakatunog."

"There's no chance for him to escape. We secured all the airlines and even the
cruise ships lines all over the Philippines."

Napaangat siya ng tingin kay Kielton na sa unahan lang ang tingin, hawak nito ang
kamay niya at pababa na sila sa magarbong hagdanan.

"He could disguise just to escape."

"I told you, we have our eyes on that son of the bitch."

Ann comforted herself with the idea that his ex boyfriend couldn't escape and find
her. Gustuhin niya man na bisitahin ang abuelo ay alam niyang hindi papayag si
Kielton kahit pa marami siyang bantay.

Katulad niya na hindi rin ito pinapayagan na umalis at magpunta sa burol ni Jude,
kahit pa mag disguise ito.

They can't risk their safety, especially that Rowen is still free, roaming around
without even realizing that he will be soon in jail.

That man is what her father's wants for her? Isang klase ng lalaki na handang
manakit ng kapwa makuha lang ang gusto?

"Hi hija, how are you feeling?" Kielton's mother asked her.

"Feeling better now. Thank you."

Tinignan sila nito, naninigurado yata kung maayos na ba sila ni Kielton. Nang
makita na magkahawak sila ng kamay, lumiwag ang mukha.

"This will end, okay? Everything will be fine."

Ngumiti siya, gumagaan ang loob. Tahimik lang siyang tumango bilang pagsang-ayon.

"Anyway, Kielton, your brother will arrive tonight."

"I thought he's busy." Kielton arched a brow.

"I told him about..." Karrah Grande has this secret smile on her lips.

Kielton almost leer at his mother. Ang dalawa ang nagkakaintindihan sa kung anoman
ang pinag-uusapan ng mga ito.

"Mom, it's too early to let them know."

"Hayaan mo na, anak. I'd like more visitors here."

Hindi mawala ang magandang ngiti sa labi ng mommy ni Kielton. Wala talaga siyang
ideya sa sinasabi ng mga ito. She's getting out of place.

"Magpapaluto ako ng marami mamayang gabi! Don't mess with my plan, son, okay?"
Dagdag pa nito na parang binabantaan ang sariling anak.

Tuluyan ng napairap si Kielton, nawalan na ng pagpipilian dahil ang mommy na mismo

ang nag-desisyon.

"No, don't mess with my main plan, mom. You do the cooking and I'd do mine. Clear?"
Si Kielton na halos panglakihan ng mata ang ina.

"Clear." Then she gave them a sweet smile before she left.

Sinundan niya ng tingin ang eleganteng pag-akyat ng mommy ni Kielton sa hagdan.

She's wondering if she could be beautiful as Kielton's mother when she gets older?
Mukhang hindi namomomroblema ang mommy ng fiance niya, hindi nababawasan ang ganda.

Sana lang ay hindi siya bigyan ng sakit ng ulo ni Kielton, baka maaga siyang
tumanda. O baka, baliktad ang iniisip niya? Baka ito ang unang tumanda dahil sa
kanya? Napanguso siya sa naisip.

"Ano ang pinag-uusapan niyo? Bakit hindi mo na naman ako sinasali?" Bwelta niya.

"Maybe they want to surprise me tonight for inviting my friends here."

Napahinto siya mula sa paglalakad palabas, papunta sa teresa. Nagbaba ito ng tingin
sa kanya, may tanong sa mga mata.

"That's a very good idea! I'd like to help your mom to prepare for tonight!"

"No need, we have housemaids to do that."

Kielton continue walking, holding her hands. Huminto sila sa rattan na duyan na
naka-kabit sa dalawang malaking puno. Tanaw niya sa bandang kanan ang malaki at
mataas na kulay abo na gate, may guard house sa gilid, may iilang gwardiya rin na
nagmamasid sa paligid.

"I still want to help."

"Do you know how to cook?" He asked, amuse.

Nauna itong maupo sa duyan bago siya hinila papunta dito, she's lack between his
thighs. Hindi yata magandang ideya na nasa duyan sila lalo at gumagalaw 'yon, baka
mahilo kaagad siya.

"No,"

Isa yata ang pagluluto sa hindi niya nasubukang gawin. Paano nalang pala kapag
ikinasal sila ni Kielton? Hindi man lang niya ba ito paglulutuan kahit minsan lang?
Dapat ay matuto siya!

"That's fine. I can cook for us."

Malambing siya nitong yinakap, ramdam niya sa kanyang likod ang matipunong dibdib
nito.

"I can learn. I have a lot of time to learn cooking." She said with determination.

"If you insist, then it's fine. I don't force you to cook for me though."

"Mas mainam parin na marunong akong magluto. Hindi lang naman ikaw ang papakainin
ko."

"Okay. Ako lang ang kakain sayo..." Pilyong bulong nito sa ilalim ng leeg niya,
uminit kaagad ang pisngi niya nang matanto ang kahalayan sa mga salitang 'yon.

"Kung anu-ano na naman 'yang naiisip mo, ha."

"I'm just stating the fact. What's wrong with that?" He sounds so innocent, that
made her roll her eyes.

"Enough with your naughtiness. Let's talk about... Oliver, how is he? Nasaan na
siya?"

"He's covering now."

"Who found him?" She inquired.

"A private security agency helped my brother to find Oliver. Our men can't do the
move, it was too risky."

"Bakit hindi ang mga tauhan niyo? Hindi ba sila sanay sa mapanganib na trabaho?"

Isinandal ni Kielton ang baba sa kanyang balikat, ang talampakan nito ang siyang
pumipigil sa duyan upang hindi madalas na gumalaw. Alam na talaga na nagiging
mahiluhin siya sa kaunting pag-uyog lang.

"Your bastard ex hired a men who can stomach everything that they did to Oliver.
Hindi namin gusto na ipain ang mga tauhan namin sa ganoong klaseng mga tao. They
are criminals that they won't think twice in killing people. Kung hindi kaagad na-
rescue si Oliver, baka wala na siya ngayon."

Naninindig ang balahibo niya habang nakikinig, natatakot at nagagalit na naman

siya. She wanted to know more details even if it's scary.

"Ano pa?" Udyok niya. "Mag-kwento ka pa."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I want to know."

"Well, even they tortured Oliver, he didn't say any single words about you and your
whereabouts."

"Dahil hindi niya naman alam na aalis tayo?"

"You're wrong. He knew it. Your grandfather told it to him. Oliver is very loyal to
his job. He protected your grandfather, you and us, even if it could kill him."

Ann gritted her teeth. Habang nalalaman niya ang kademonyohan na ginawa ng dating
kasintahan ay mas umaapaw ang galit niya.

"They don't need to torture him!"

"If they don't do that, Oliver would kill them. Inunahan na nilang saktan at
bugbugin para hindi na makapalag pa."

"No, Oliver won't do that. Hindi siya papatay."

Kielton sighed tiredly.

"Oliver is not just a bodyguard, he's more than that."

Nagbaba siya ng tingin kay Kielton, sa malayo naman ang atensyon nito. What is he
trying to say? It sounds so meaningful that she couldn't really understand.

"Do you know him that much? For accusing him that he could kill?"

"I'm not sure if it's legal to discuss this to you."

"Tell me!" She insist.

"No,"

"Kielton!" Pinanlakihan niya ito ng mata kahit hindi naman nakatingin sa kanya. "I
have rights to know, he's my grandfather's guard. And, Oliver been good to me."

"I'm sorry but I can't discuss this to you right now."

Pumiksi siya, aalis na sana kaya lang ay napigilan siya nito.

"Let's just give him a little privacy." Kielton said, stopping her to ask for more
details.

Sa huli, pumayag siya at naisip na bigyan ng respeto si Oliver sa pamamagitan ng

hindi na pagtanung-tanong pa tungkol sa katauhan nito. Kahit papano ay umayos naman
din ang pakiramdam niya nang malaman na nakaligtas ito sa kamay ng mga masasamang
tao.

MADILIM na pero hindi niya mahagilap si Kielton. Busy din ang mga kasambahay sa
pagluluto at pag-aayos sa mahabang lamesa. Talaga yatang darating ang mga kaibigan
ni Kielton.

Ann took a shower and choose a dress to wear for dinner. Naihatid na sa bahay ang
mga damit na pinamili nila online kaya marami na siyang gagamitin.

She choose the burgundy silk dress that is below her knees, it's not very fitted,
it made her baby bump comfortable. Sh curl her hair and did a light make up to her
face.
Nang matapos siya sa pag-aayos ay saka niya naman narinig ang ugong na chopper sa
labas. Wala parin si Kielton.

Isang katok ang pumukaw sa atensyon niya.

"Ma'am, ipinapatawag po kayo ni Sir Kielton." Ang kasambahay.

Pinagbuksan niya ito ng pinto.

"Where is he?"

"Nasa swimming pool area, Ma'am."

"Oh okay, susunod na ako."

Magalang lang itong tumango at umalis na rin.

One more glance to herself in the mirror before she left the room.

Sa pangatlong palapag ay naririnig niya na ang iilang boses ng lalaki.

Ipinagpatuloy niya ang paglalakad hanggang sa makapunta sa swimming pool area.

Ann stopped when she saw nothing but darkness. Kung may maaninag man siya ay ang
tubig lang sa pool.

Nang magbaba siya ng tingin sa daan ay mga petals ng rosas ang nakita niya. It
looks like a sign for her to continue walking, sinundan niya ang mga petals na
'yon.

Napapangiti siya dahil may pakulo pa na ganito si Kielton? Hindi niya maitanggi ang
saya na dala niyon sa dibdib niya.

Eventually and slowly, the dim lights starting to illuminate the swimming pool
area. On the other side, she can see Kielton, he's standing while strumming his
guitar.

He's rocking a dark long sleeves that hugs the muscles of his forearms and chest.
Ang maliliit na ilaw na tumatama rito ay nagbibigay kislap sa mga mata nito. Seeing
him happy even if he's not smiling made her feel contented.

"Kielton..."

Bumilis ang kanyang paglalakad, gustung-gusto na itong yakapin, ngunit bumagal ulit
ang pag hakbang niya nang magsimula itong kumanta.

I've been a rolling stone all my life

Flying all alone, flying blind

I've seen it all, I've been around

I've been lost and I've been found

He really has a beautiful voice, a gift. A memory of their first met flash her
mind.

But who I am with you is who I really wanna be

You're so good to me
And when I'm holdin' you, it feels like I've got the world in my hands

Yeah, a better man is who I am with you

She smile at him, her eyes is watery. The beating of her heart is so loud that it
choke her.

He's literally serenading her and she felt so special. His gentle stares melt her,
her knees starting to get weak. He's really, really good in making her heart beat
wild.

I've got a ways to go on this ride

But I got a hand to hold that fits just right

You make me laugh, you make me high

You make me wanna hold on tight

Watching him and listening to his voice made her fall in love with him deeply.

One more step and she reach the man she love the most. She cupped his face, feeling
the roughness of his jaw on her palms. Her tears roll down her cheeks, it made her
laugh a bit, she's very emotional. She's very happy.

Because of you I'm a lucky man

You're the best part of who I am

And after those heartwarming lyrics, Kielton claimed her lips in a very passionate
way.

Ipinikit ni Ann ang mga mata at nilunod ang sarili sa matamis at masarap na halik
na pinagsasaluhan nila ni Kielton.

He grab her waist, pulling her closer to his.

Nakagat niya ang labi nang matapos ang halik. Nangingiti at aminadong sobrang
kinikilig sa paandar ng lalaking mapapang-asawa.

"You don't need to do this," her voice was low.

"I need to. You deserve this."

Ann roamed her eyes around, there are flowers and romantic lights. It's so peaceful
and... romantic.

Nang ibalik niya ang tingin kay Kielton ay naabutan niya itong paluhod sa harap
niya. Her eyes widened, she's so surprise, kahit na may alam na siya sa gusto
nitong gawin.

Kielton opened the red velvet box, revealing a ring with diamond cut, it's
sparkling.

"Let's change your last name with mine. Marry me and be my wife," he said
territorially, his gentle stares always caught her.

She already said Yes to him. He really wants to make sure that she will marry him?
He propose again and this time with ring.

Inilahad niya ang kamay dito.

"Be my husband..." she whispered, her heart beat is going crazy.

Kielton slid the ring on her finger, it perfectly fit. Then, he kissed it.

Nang tumayo ito ay sinakop ang pisngi niya at muli siyang hinalikan sa labi,
marubdob, punung-puno ng pagmamahal.

When Kielton released her lips, they are both gasping. Ipinagpantay nito ang mga
noo nila, nagtatama ang kanilang mga ilong, may munting ngiti sa kanilang mga labi.

She could almost hear the beating of their hearts, it synchronize.

29 ~ Brutes

CHAPTER TWENTY NINE

SOMETIMES being this happy is scary. Pwede bang maging masaya nalang? Pwede bang
ang bawat kasiyahan ay walang katumbas na kalungkutan sa huli?

Ann stare at the sparkling diamond on her ring finger. It's a symbol that soon she
will be Kielton Grande's wife. Since they are just got engaged, they don't plan yet
their wedding. Umaasa siya na sa araw ng espesyal na araw niya ay makasama ang
pamilya.

Naglaho ang ngiti sa kanyang labi nang maisip ang magulang. Kumusta na ba ang mga
ito? Bakit hindi siya hinahanap? Hindi man lang ba nagtaka na hindi niya kasama ang
lolo niya?

The fact that her parents don't bother to find her, making her chest tightened.
Wala na bang pakialam ang mga ito sa kanya?

"You look sad," Kielton hold her hand after he poured their glasses of wine.

Tinignan niya ito tapos ay tipid na ngumiti. They are still in swimming pool area,
but they could hear voices inside the big house. Pansamantala na pinili ni Kielton
na manatili sila doon, payapa at para bang nabubuhay sila sa sarili nilang mundo.

"I was thinking about my family. Hindi ba nila ako hinahanap? Hindi ba sila
nagtataka na hindi ako kasama ni lolo? Hindi ba sila nag-aalala sa'kin?"

"I think your father is looking for you secretly."

"Talaga?"

"I asked my brother about them, wala rin malinaw na sagot ang mga tauhan niya dahil
mahigpit ang seguridad ng daddy mo."

"Gusto kong tawagan si mommy,"

"Sure,"

"Pwede ko silang tawagan?" Naninigurado na tanong niya.

"Yes, of course, naghihintay lang naman ako sayo na magsabi ka sa'kin. Ayoko kitang
pangunahan sa mga desisyon mo."

Ann took a deep breath. Unti-unti ay nararamdaman niya ang pangungulila sa

magulang.

Namimiss niya ang mga ito kahit na ipinatapon siya sa bahay ng kanyang lolo, kahit
na inilayo siya sa lalaking mahal. Nagagalit at nagtatampo siya sa mga ito, lalo na
sa daddy niya, pero, hindi niya ma-i-a-alis na kahit ano pa ang gawin ng mga ito sa
kanya, sa huli, hahanap-hanapin niya parin ang aruga ng magulang.

Now, she fully understood Kielton's statement before about his roots. Palagi nilang
pipiliin at aasamin na bumalik sa pinanggalingan nila kahit na gaano pa sila
nasaktan ng mga ito dahil sa mga desisyon nilang salungat sa isa't-isa.

"I want to let them know that I'm fine, so they don't need to worry about me."

Kielton smile warmly at her.

"I know, you miss them."

"I do,"

"Then, what are you waiting for?" He smile more, revealing his perfectly set of
teeth, he's urging her to make a phone call.

Nilingon niya ang loob ng bahay, sa malawak na sala ay nagsisidatingan na ang mga
kaibigan nito. Si Kielton ay napasulyap din doon at napailing.

"Ang mga gago," he murmured.

"Your friends are here! Siguradong namiss ka nila, kaya, tara na sa loob." Aya niya
rito sabay tayo sa inuupuan.

Lumapit siya kay Kielton na tumayo na rin. He snake his arms around her waist and
lower down his lips to her ear.

"Let's start our honeymoon tonight," he whispered seductively.

Her cheeks rose up, then she narrowed her eyes.

"Hindi pa ba honeymoon ang ginagawa natin simula nang magsama tayo?" Medyo natatawa
niyang tanong. "Kaya nga ako nabuntis, di ba? Dahil palagi tayong nagha-honeymoon?"

Kielton let out a hearty laugh. Medyo inilayo siya nito rito, ngunit nanatili ang
mga braso sa kanyang bewang. There's a glimpse of amusement on his grey beautiful
eyes.

Gusto niyang irapan ang sarili, palagi naman silang magkasama, pero heto siya at
lihim parin na gwapong-gwapo sa fiance niya.

Kaya hindi na talaga siya dapat na nagtataka kung bakit kinababaliwan talaga ito ng
mga babae. Nasa harap niya na mismo ang ebidensya, nakakabaliw nga talaga.

"You know what, I'd love to strip your dress right now and take you here."

"But your friends are waiting for you, so, whatever is in your mind, whatever you
want to do to me, do it later. I can wait." Tapos ay pilya niya itong kinindatan.
Kielton groaned. "Alright," then he kissed her forehead.

Holding each others hands, they walk inside the house.

There are five men in living area, she's familiar with four, but, not with that one
on the right corner, sitting next to Clane.

"Brute! Tang ina, namiss kita!" Si Zyron na sinugod kaagad ng yakap si Kielton kaya
napaatras siya para bigyan ito ng tamang distansya. "Alam kong pareho tayong
masamang damo kaya mabubuhay ka."

Zyron even cupping Kielton's jaw, he looks genuinely happy seeing his friend alive,
but his smile faded when Kielton remain silent.

"Do you still remember me? It's me, Zyron. Brute, magkasama tayong mambabae dati."
Madramang sabi pa nito. "May amnesia ka? Hindi ka talaga nakaka-alala?"

Napanguso siya, gusto ng matawa.

"Gago, wala akong amnesia." Ani Kielton sabay pitik sa noo ni Zyron.

"Sabi ni Clane may amnesia ka raw."

"Wala akong sinabi, Fuentes." Si Clane na napasalita tuloy bigla.

"Welcome back, son." Sebastian Grande open his arms to welcome Kielton.

Zyron step backward to give Sebastian a way to his son.

Tanging tahimik na ganting yakap lang ang itinugon ni Kielton sa ama. Clinton and
Clane gave Kielton a man to man hug, they greeted her, before they go back to their
sits.

Nagkatinginan sila ni Kielton, medyo nag-aalangan na tuloy siyang umakyat muna sa

silid nila para tawagan ang mommy niya dahil mag-uumpisa na silang kumain.

"I'll be in the dining area," she muttered.

Tumango lang si Kielton, sabay ibinalik ulit ang tingin sa lalaking hindi pamilyar
sa kanya, marahil ay dito rin.

The man is talking to Clane in a private way. His aura is dark and very enigmatic.
She's intrigued. The man easily noticed that they are gazing at him, he took a
glance at both of them, she almost step backward with the way his eyes scan them,
like as if he's doing a background check silently.

The unfamiliar man get back his attention to Clane, then cock his head on the side
in a sarcastic way, it seems like he's telling Clane to introduce him to them, so
they will stop gazing at him.

Napunta ang tingin niya kay Clinton nang tumayo ito.

"Kielton, Ann, I'd like to introduce to both of you the man who helped us solve
ColdHeart's case about that illegal drugs," Clinton trailed, he motioned his hand
to that man. "And also, your grandfather's case, Ann."

Humakbang sila ni Kielton palapit sa lalaki nang tumayo ito. He's tall and
masculine, there's a heaviness on his aura, she's not use to it. Matibay ang tindig
nito na para bang ang hirap-hirap patumbahin.

Clane stoop up to finish the introduction.

"Meet, Mazda Lane." Clane introduce the man in a formal way.

Ngumiti siya dito at inilahad ang kamay. Si Kielton ay gano'n din ang ginawa.

"Nice to meet you." She said cooly, he just nod.

Nang bumalik si Mazda sa pagkakaupo, nag-angat siya ng tingin kay Kielton.

"Take your time, I'll help to prepare for dinner."

Kielton kissed her forehead before he let her go.

THEY ARE having a formal dinner in a long table. Zyron is the only one who lights
up the atmosphere. Kung wala si gago baka puro kaseryosohan lang ang dinner na
'yon. Wala pa ang ibang kaibigan niya.

Sa tabi niya ay tahimik pero maganang kumakain si Ann. She looks radiant in her
burgundy silk dress, it reveal her milky bare shoulder and sexy collarbone. The way
she chew, the way her hands moves and the way he sip on her wine, it looks so
classy.

Nang mapansin nito na nakatitig siya ay itinagilid nito ng bahagya ang ulo at
matamis siyang nginitian. He smiled back, giving her his gentle stares.

"So, how's the case going?" Karrah Grande asked everyone.

Kielton's mother elegantly sip on her white wine. Her nails is perfectly manicured.
The beige color of her nails match with her brown turtle neck top. Even in a casual
dinner, she still looks expensive without so much effort, it reminds her of Xaria
Villamor.

"The culprit will be in jail soon. The witnesses are now in a safe house." Clinton
was the one who answered.

"That's good. Gusto ko ng malinis ng tuluyan ang pangalan ni Kielton."

"Soon, mom." Kielton muttered.

Ann remain unbothered, even if they both know who's that culprit.

"Coldheart's fans are speculating that Kielton is alive. Itinatago lang daw dahil
nasa panganib ang buhay." Si Zyron, sabay tingin sa kanya. "What can you say about
that, brute?"

"Their speculation is true."

"That your life is in danger?"

"Yeah," he shrug it off.

"Can someone enlighten me?" It was Zyron again, the brute is confuse.

Marahil ay hindi pa nga talaga alam ng ibang kaibigan niya na nasa panganib nga ang
buhay niya. Hindi naman magtatanong ang isang 'to, kung may alam.
"What's this, Clinton?" Now, his father is being aware.

"Dad, let's not talk about this now."

Nagkatinginan sila ni Clinton, halatang hindi nito nabanggit sa ama ang iba pang
panganib na dinanas niya ng gabing 'yon.

"The head of our security informed me about the incident in Romblon when both of
you left that place. What was that Kielton?"

Okay, Sebastian Grande won't stop unless he gets the answers that he wants.

Napahinto si Ann sa tanong na 'yon, nagbaba ng tingin, inabala ang sarili sa

pagkain. It seems like a sign, a sign that she is giving her a permission to give
his family and friends a details about what happened in Romblon.

"Someone was looking after us." He muttered quietly.

"Who?"

"Rowen Torres." Clinton answered for him. "The mastermind behind the planted drugs
in Coldheart music studio.

Nang abutin ni Ann ang wine ay napansin niya ang panginginig ng kamay nito kaya
siya na mismo ang kumuha niyon. She paused, but eventually, she get it from his
hand. She's tense.

"What is that culprit motive?"

Clinton eyed him, telling him to answer their father.

"Jealousy, revenge, anger."

"How are you connected with that son of the bitch?" His father tone was stern.

Kielton don't want to continue the conversation because he can feel Ann's tension.
She's scared too, he can sense it.

"Stop interrogating your son, Sebastian. Ang mahalaga ay mahuhuli na ang may sala."

Ann let out a breath after his mother interrupted.

Hinawakan niya ang kamay nito at bahagyang pinisil. Nag-angat ng tingin sa kanya si
Ann at binigyan siya ng maliit na ngiti.

THEIR conversation continue in library room. Ann and his mother are now out of the
picture. Pumayag na rin ang mommy niya na huwag na munang sumali sa usapan nilang
mga lalaki. He left Ann in their bedroom to have a phone call to her family.

They are six men in a large glass table. Nakaupo sa kabisera ang ama, sila namang
lima ay magkakaharap. Pinag-gigitnaan siya nina Zyron at Clinton, in front of them
is Clane and Mazda.

His father poured his glass of whisky before he move the bottle forward for them to
pour their own glasses.

"So, this culprit is connected with your girlfriend, Kielton?"

"My fiancee, dad." He corrected his father. "And yes, that culprit is Ann's ex
boyfriend."

Komportable ngunit pormal na nakaupo ang ama, seryoso palagi ang ratsada ng mukha.
Sa kanilang anim, sila lang ni Zyron ang medyo magaan ang datingan. This meeting
would be very boring for him if Zyron wasn't there.

"Congrats, brute." Zyron patted his shoulder. "Palagi nalang nauuna 'yung honeymoon
nating magkakaibigan 'no?" Pabulong na nitong sinabi 'yon na pinanlakihan niya lang
ng mata.

Ang gago, seryoso ang usapan at nakuha pa talagang isingit ang kabulastugan. May
asawa na lahat-lahat, hindi parin nagbabago.

"Ann told me that Rowen wants her back. To cut the story short, he got angry
because he can't have her again because of me."

"That's when he started his revenge and ruin Kielton's career by planting those
illegal drugs in ColdHeart's studio." Clinton continued. "Rowen hired three men who
happened to be Kielton's bandmates old friends. Jasper entertained them and they
reunited in that music studio. Hindi sila aware na may plano palang hindi maganda
ang mga itinuring na kaibigan."

Tumango ang ama, nanatili ang kaseryosohan sa mukha. Ramdam niya ang paghihintay
nito na marinig ang iba pang impormasyon.

"And with the help of Mazda's team, they found out who's the mastermind." Clane
said formally.

Sinulyapan lang niya si Mazda na hindi magsasalita hanggat hindi kinakausap. His
silence is bothering. He looks like studying each of them in a silent way.

"Mazda, are you in some kind of a private agency, right?" Zyron asked, always
curious like a cat.

"I hired a private investigators from their agency." Clinton said when they all
noticed that Mazda won't answer that question. "Tauhan din nila ang nag rescue kay
Oliver. Ann grandfather's bodyguard was being tortured with Rowen's men."

The emotionless Mazda suddenly clenched his jaw.

"Tell me that Campbell isn't a part of all these shits." His father sipped on his
whisky.

"No, dad." Clinton muttered. "I just received a news from our men that Campbell
started to cut all his connections with Rowen and with his family's company. Right
now, they are secretly looking for Ann."

"Right now, it's still not safe to let the public know that you're alive, Kiel."
Clane advice him.

"Because we still not sure who were those men in El Grande that wants you dead that
night." Ang Kuya niya, ibinabalik siya noong gabi ng trahedya sa barko.

"It was his men." Mazda spoke and put back his cellphone on his pocket.

"Napaamin niyo na?" Si Clane.

"Yes, Altaraza."
"I don't get it. What's happening?" Si Zyron na nagtataka na, hindi na makasabay sa
usapan.

"Well, one of Rowen's men is one of the survivor in El Grande. We checked his
background and realized he's connected with that culprit. Ibinigay ko ang trabaho
kila Mazda para sila na ang magpa-amin."

Namamangha si Zyron na napatingin kay Mazda, parang gusto ng makipagkaibigan ng

tuluyan.

"We can be friends, Mazda." Zyron sounds adorable. "Halos mag kasing gwapo lang
naman tayo, pwede ka na maging parte ng Territorial Husband Club, if you're
married."

Nagkatinginan sila nila Clane at Clinton, tapos ay napailing. Medyo nakakahiyang

kasama minsan si Zyron, gusto niya na itong itanggi na kaibigan niya. Lihim siyang
natawa sa naisip. Nah, he love his friends, he will never replace them.

"I am more than territorial, Fuentes." Mazda smirked.

"How did you meet Clane?" Zyron asked again.

Hindi yata mauubusan ng tanong ang gago.

"Keith introduced me to Mazda." Clane Altaraza informed them, then shifted his
sitting position.

Nagtagal ang tingin ni Kielton sa kaibigan, maging si Zyron ay gano'n din. But
Clane being Clane, remain calm and he's unreadable.

Suddenly, he felt like he's missing Keith, and he's sure that he wasn't the only
one who missed that brute.

"Everyone! I'm here!" The door opened, revealing Carter Altaraza.

Nakadipa ang mga braso nito na para bang may sasalubong ng yakap at para hindi
mapahiya, ay si Zyron ang tumayo para yakapin ito.

"Sino ang kasama mo?"

"Si Alandra." Sagot ni Carter sa tanong ni Zyron sabay lapit sa ama niya, nagmano.

Umangat ang isang kilay niya, hindi alam kung tatawanan si Carter o mapapailing.
Napaka-sipsip naman ng gagong 'to sa daddy niya. Halatang-halata ang mga lihim na
plano.

"Ang galang ni gago, ah. Sana ganyan ka rin sa mommy't-daddy mo." Si Zyron sabay
tumawa ng mapang-asar.

Carter ignored Zyron and walk towards Clinton.

"Kuya Clinton," Ani gago sabay yayakap sana sa kapatid niya pero sinamaan lang ng
tingin.

Alam nilang magkapatid ang hiddeng agenda ng Altaraza na 'to kaya hindi uubra sa
kanila.

"Stop that, Carter." Clinton was annoyed.

"Dito nalang ako sa isa ko pang Kuya... Kuya Clane." Sabay yakap nito sa batok ng
kapatid galing sa likod, na nagpaikot lang sa mata ni Clane.

"Mazda," Tahimik na nag fist bump ang dalawa.

When Carter gaze at him, he leered at his friend. Mabilis itong umikot sa mahabang
lamesa para makapunta sa kanya, tumabi kaagad ng upo.

"Alam mo bang nangitim na ako kakahanap sa'yo?" Para siyang sinusumbatan nito pero
nakikita niya ang saya sa mga mata na makita siya ulit. "Hindi ako papayag na
mawala ka, bubugbugin pa kita." Sabay ngisi nito, ipinapaalala ang pustahan nila
noon.

Itinagilid niya ang ulo, handa ng makipag-gaguhan na naman sa kaibigan.

"Gusto mo ikaw ang bugbugin ko?" Inilapit niya pa ang mukha rito. "I know your
hidden agenda."

Lalo itong ngumisi at itinagilid din ang ulo, tinatapatan ang ngisi sa labi niya.
May maligayang kislap sa mga mata at naiinis siya dahil alam niya ang klase ng
kislap na 'yon, hindi talaga nito titigilan si Alandra.

"Bugbog na nga ako kay Alandra, tapos bubugbugin mo pa ako. Akala ko ba magkaibigan
tayo?" Madrama nitong sinabi, nagpapakampi.

"Magkaibigan tayo pero wag ang kapatid ko, Altaraza."

"It's too late." He wiggled his eyebrows. "Boto sakin ang daddy at mommy mo," he
whispered proudly, like as if that's a big achievement he have ever received.

The big smile on Carter's lips is fucking annoying.

"Shut up," he cut him off.

"Hindi na kita bubugbugin. Patas na tayo." Desisyon nito, sabay nginisian siya
ulit. "Brute, I'm happy to see you again. Tang ina mo na-miss kita!" Sabay yakap sa
kanya ng mahigpit.

"How sweet," Zyron murmured disgustedly beside him.

Tumigil si Carter sa pagyakap sa kanya at nilapitan si Zyron para yakapin.

"Seloso mo naman, Fuentes."

"Gago, alis!" Sabay tulak ni Zyron na tinawanan lang ni Carter.

"I need to rest now. Have a good night gentlemen." His father stood up and lifted
his glass for a cheers.

Itinaas din nila ang mga baso nila, at dahil wala si Carter ay ang bote ang itinaas
nito.

Umalis ang ama sa library room at silang magkakaibigan ang naiwan doon.

"Maya-maya ay nandito na ang mga 'yon." Imporma sa kanila ni Carter, tukoy sa iba
pang mga kaibigan.

True to Carter's words, his other friends arrived after an hour or two.
Bigla siyang napatayo mula sa inuupuan nang salubungin siya ng sabay-sabay na yakap
ng mga gago, o yakap ba talaga dahil para siyang binabalda.

Idagdag pa ang pagatalon-talon nina Carter at Zyron, mas lalong nagpapabigat.

Napasandal na siya sa pader pero ang mga tarantado sige parin sa yakap at tawanan.

"Tama na 'yan, baka bumuka ang mga tahi niyan sa katawan." Clinton said, chuckling,
saving his ass from his friends.

"Kapag may dugo 'yan pagbalik kay Ann, kayo ang malalagot." Si Howell na hindi
naman nakisali sa baldahan.

"Oo nga 'no, mataray pa naman 'yon." Si Zyron na tumigil na. "Baka masapok din ako
katulad ng ginawa sakin ni Yane."

Kielton is glaring at his friends who's smiling widely at him. Nagsi-upo na ang mga
ito.

Sapo niya ang tiyan, tang ina ng mga gago, parang sumakit bigla ang katawan niya.

"Namiss ka lang namin," Si Dwaye sabay lagok ng alak.

"It's good to see you back, Kiel." It was Brooke.

"Welcome back, Kielton." Drake lifted that bottle as if celebrating.

"Thanks, I'm glad to be back." Kielton smile at his friends, he felt grateful
having these brutes in his life.
30 ~ Wedding

CHAPTER THIRTY

IT FEELS like what happened to Kielton was her fault because of Rowen. Kung maayos
niya bang kinausap ang lalaki at maayos na sinabing hindi niya na ito babalikan pa?
Mangyayari pa kaya ang lahat ng ito? Magagalit pa kaya ng husto si Rowen?
Maghihiganti pa kaya?

Napailing si Ann sa sariling naisip, kahit siguro maayos ang trato niya kay Rowen,
pipilitin parin siya nito at mas lalo lang magagalit dahil hinding-hindi niya na
talaga ulit ito papapasukin sa buhay niya.

Eventually, she realized that it wasn't her fault, she just did what she thought is
right, she turned down Rowen so he would stop hoping, but the culprit is such a bad
person, that he can't accept the fact that they will never be together again. Rowen
lost his chance to be part of her life when he cheated on her and that's the end of
him.

She's not that very stupid to be with a man who only hurt her. Being Rowen's ex
girlfriend is a shame. Sana nga ay hindi niya nalang binigyan pa ng tsansa ang
lalaki noon, kung alam niya lang na gano'n lang din pala magtatapos ang relasyon
nila, naiwan siyang luhaan at may galit sa dibdib.

Nang makarating si Ann sa silid ni Kielton ay sa telepono kaagad siya dumeretso. Sa

ibabaw ng lamesa ay may papel na nakasulat ang numero ng telepono ng bahay nila
pati na rin ang cellphone number ng pamilya niya. She dialed the telephone number
of their house, it's new.

"Hello?" Sagot ng kasambahay sa kabilang linya.

"It's me, Ann, where's mommy?"

"Oh, senorita, ikaw na ba 'yan. Teka at tatawagin ko ang mommy mo."

Naghintay siya ng ilang sandali bago muling narinig ang pamilyar na boses.

"Joyce Ann? Is that really you?"

"Yes, mom." she smile.

Kahit ang boses ng ina ay talagang namiss niyang marinig.

"Where are you? Ayos ka lang ba? We are looking for you. Nasaan ka anak ko?" Puno
ng pag-aalala ang tono nito, hindi siya makasingit dahil nagsalita ulit. "Sino ang
kasama mo? Mabuti at nakatakas ka sa mga tauhan ni Rowen, ang lolo mo at si Oliver
ay hindi! That man is an evil!"

"Mom," aniya, siya pa yata ang magpapakalma sa mommy niya.

"Nag-away kami ng daddy mo, anak. Ang sabi ko sa kanya maghiwalay nalang kami kung
hindi niya puputulin ang anomang transaksyon niya sa lalaking 'yon! We have
evidence that that culprit was in your granpa's beach house in Romblon, we have the
cctv footage! I will make sure that he will pay for all the mess he did with Papa!"

And her mother started to sob. Even if they are away, she could feel her mommy's
pain, especially when she mentioned her father, her grandfather.

"Mom, lolo will be alright, I heard what happened. Kung hindi kami nakaalis, baka
pati ako ay nakuha niya na."

Siguradong 'yon ang mangyayari at talagang nakakatakot isipin na makakasama niya

ang gano'ng kasamang lalaki. Mas gugustuhin niya nalang mag-isa kesa 'yon ang
kasama!

"Mabuti at nakaalis ka sa Romblon. Sino ang tumulong sa inyo? Anak, ayos ka lang ba
dyan? Nasaan ka ba?"

"Ayos lang po ako dito. Ligtas po ako."

"Sobra akong nag-aalala. Hindi ka namin mahanap."

"Nasa ligtas na lugar po kami."

"Anak, totoo ba? Buhay si Kielton?" May pag-aalangan na sa tono nito. "We check the
cctv footage, pero nabura na doon ang mga kuha noong mga nakalipas na araw, ang
natira lang ay 'yung pagpasok ng mga tauhan ni Rowen sa bahay ng lolo mo at ang
pag-alis mo, may kasamang lalaki, pero madilim, hindi gaanong maaninag kung sino."

Hindi sigurado si Ann kung tama ba na ipaalam niya sa mommy niya ang tungkol kay
Kielton. Mapagkakatiwalaan niya naman ito, kaya ayos lang siguro? Hindi naman
siguro nila pag-awayan 'yon ng fiance niya?

"The truth is, he's alive." she whispered, she heard her mother gasp. "But mom,
please keep this a secret for now. Hindi pa po kasi ligtas. Hindi pa nahuhuli si
Rowen."

Napabuntong hininga ito, halos makita niya sa imahinasyon ang pinaghalong ginhawa
at lungkot sa mukha ng ina.

"Masaya akong malaman na maayos na ang lagay ni Kielton. Honestly, Grandes are
helping us. They gave additional security here, they insisted."

"Po?" Medyo hindi kaagad pumasok sa isip niya ang sinasabi ng mommy niya. "They are
helping you there? Kielton's family?"

"Yes,"

Napangiti siya. Grande is helping her family by providing additional security to

protect her family.

"Naninigurado po na maayos din ang lagay niyo dyan. Kapag okay na po ang lahat,
uuwi po ako."

"Hindi ka ba namin pwedeng puntahan?" May pag-aasam na tanong nito.

Humugot siya ng hangin sa dibdib at naisip kaagad si Kielton, hindi siya pwedeng
mag desisyon ng siya lang lalo at kumplikado pa ang sitwasyon.

"Pag-uusapan po namin ni Kielton. I can't decide right now, mom. Tatawag po ako
kaagad kapag nakapag-desisyon na kami."

"I understand." There's sadness on her voice.

She felt guilty for not allowing her parents to see her, but what she can do?

"Mom, sorry."

"No, we are the one should ask for apology, sweetheart. You know, your father
regretted his decision for taking you away from Kielton. He realized he took your
happiness."

Kinagat niya ang labi, nagbabadya ang luha sa magkabilang sulok ng mga mata.
Natanto na ng daddy niya na mali ang desiyon nito, hindi pa naman huli ang lahat
para magkapatawaran.

Gumaan ang loob niya sa katotohanan na parang inamin na ng daddy niya na mali nga
ang ginawang paglayo nito sa kanya mula kay Kielton.

Kaya lang ay iniisip niya rin na kaya 'yon nagawa ng daddy niya ay ayaw nitong
mapunta siya sa lalaking involved sa illegal drugs, hindi nga naman ikagaganda 'yon
ng reputasyon ng pamilya niya. But now that the accusation was wrong, Kielton's
name is clean now.

"Where's dad?"

"He's at work. Sasabihin ko nalang na tumawag ka para hindi na rin nag-aalala."

"Susubukan ko pong tumawag ulit bukas para makausap siya."

"He would love that." Now, there's smile on her mommy's voice. "So, you and Kielton
are living together now?"
"Yes," uminit ang pisngi niya sa sagot. "Uh, I'm... pregnant."

"Oh, Jesus!" Her mother gasped. "Anak ko, hindi ka ba marunong magpalipad hangin
muna? Masyado mo naman akong binigla!"

Ann laugh heartily. "Magiging lola ka na, mom."

"Yes, I'm longing to have a grandchildren. Mabagal ang dalawa mong kapatid, nauhan
mo pa."

Paanong hindi mauunahan? Mabilis si Kielton!

"Ayos lang sayo? Na... buntis ako?" Alangan na tanong niya.

"There's nothing wrong with being pregnant, it's a blessing. Don't think too much,
we will accept you, your child and Kielton."

Napanguso siya kasabay ng paghulog ng luha sa pisngi. May mainit na humahaplos sa

puso siya. She felt so overwhelmed.

She have been thinking about that acceptance and she's surprise to know that her
parents finally accepting her relationship with Kielton and the fruit of their
love, their baby angel.

"Thanks mom," her voice cracked, making her chuckled.

"Are you crying? You're being emotional, that's normal, anak." Natatawa ito. "I
hope to see you soon."

"We will see each other soon, mom. I miss you."

"I miss you and we miss you a lot. We miss your brattiness." then she laughed.

"Mom," saway niya pero natawa na rin.

Ilan pang sandali ay natapos na ang mahabang usapan nila ng ina. Wala parin si
Kielton kaya nagpasya siyang mag shower na at magpahinga.

IT'S GETTING late and his conversation with his friends won't stop. Ikinuwento sa
kanya ang mga ginawang paghahanap ng mga ito sa kanya pati na rin ang mga haka-haka
na buhay siya. They even told him how Carter jumped in the water like as if he was
hallucinating.

Napatingin siya kay Carter na nagkibit lang ng balikat. If he did that, he knew his
reason, Carter might blaming himself because he didn't find him in the water.

"Sinabi ko na huwag niyang sisihin ang sarili niya. Ayaw paawat ni gago, kulang
nalang ay sa dagat tumira." Si Zyron na walang tigil, palaging bida sa kwentuhan.
"Hindi ko na tuloy alam noon kung sino ba talaga ang gusto nitong si Carter, si
Kielton ba o si Alandra."

Nagtawanan ang mga kaibigan niya na pati siya ay natawa na rin. Ang galing talaga
mang-asar ng tarantadong 'to.

"Gago ka talaga, Fuentes, kapag napikon 'yan si Carter, susuntukin ka nalang niyan
bigla." Ani Dwaye na tatawa-tawa.

"Kaya nga lumayo ako, di ba?" Si Zyron na hindi nga malapit kay Carter.
"I appreciate your effort, brute." Kielton sincerely said to Carter who's sitting
comfortably beside Mazda.

"Paano naman ang effort namin Grande?"

"Well, thank you to all your effort. I don't want this conversation to be dramatic,
but, I am really, really grateful because I have all of you, not only as my friend,
but a brother to me. Cheers!"

Itinaas nila ang kanya-kanyang baso.

"Cheers para sa hanggang ngayon ay nawawala parin sa mga mata ng publiko! Kielton
Grande!"

"Cheers para sa babaeng nasaktan ng gagong 'to! Makakahanap din kayo ng lalaking
para sa inyo!"

"Cheers para sa mga babaeng masasaktan na naman dahil lalagay na sa tahimik si

Kielton! Sorry, girls, our friend here already found his perfect match."

"Cheers para sa babaerong nagbago na!"

"Cheers para sa dating fuck boy na stick to one na ngayon!"

"Cheers para sa tahimik na buhay may asawa!"

"Cheers from single to married status soon!"

"Welcome to Territorial Husband Club, Kielton Grande!"

They all laugh and drink their glass of liquor.

It was a double celebration, his come back and his bachelor party before he get
married.

When Kielton came back to their bedroom, Ann is already sleeping. He took a quick
shower and lay beside his soon to be wife.

He fell asleep and when he woke up, Ann wasn't beside him, instead, Zyron's
annoying face welcome him.

"Morning babe," bati nito, ang aga-aga nang-aasar.

Kielton groaned and push his friend's face away from his.

"Where's Ann?" He sleepily asked.

"Inaayusan na."

Napilitan siyang imulat ang mga mata.

"What?"

Naabutan niya na ang mga kaibigan niya ay nakikialam sa mga bagong damit niya sa
walk in closet. Nagkanya-kanya ng sukat at pili.

"Ikaw lang ang groom na tutulug-tulog. Bangon na!" Sabay hila sa kanya ni Carter.

"Are you messing with my plans? Don't you all dare."

"Messing your plans?" It was Brooke. "You're the one who invited us for your
wedding and that's today."

"Paliguan niyo na nga 'yan si Grande para mahimasmasan." Utos ni Drake.

Zyron and Carter being obedient, the two carry him to the shower room.

Parang sumasakit ang ulo niya lalo sa mga kagaguhan ng mga kaibigan. Kailangan niya
na ngang maligo para mahimasmasan.

"Nilasing niyo kasi kagabi, 'yan tuloy nakalimot."

"Huwag niyong banggitin kay Ann, baka takbuhan 'yan."

Naririnig niyang sabi ng mga gago.

"Maligo ka na!" Si Carter abay bukas ng shower.

"Huwag niyong sabihin na papanoorin niyo pa akong maligo?" Sulyap niya sa dalawa na
nakatayo lang doon, hinihintay talaga siya. "Okay," sabay hubad niya ng boxer
shorts niya na biglang nagpaalis sa mga ito. Natawa siya at naligo na.

ANN IS confused. Kielton's mother woke her up and brought her to the master
bedroom. Doon na siya naligo at pagkatapos niya ay naabutan si Alandra at Xaria na
naghihintay sa kanya sa kama.

"Hi, morning." She greeted, awkward.

"Good morning, Ann. It's good to see you again." Xaria stood up and gave her a
cheek to cheek kiss.

"Should I welcome you now to our family? Or is it too early?" Alandra asked with a
ghost cute smile on her lips.

Bumeso rin sa kanya si Alandra bago siya pinasadahan ng tingin mula ulo hanggang
paa. Ann is only wearing a royal blue silk robe and lacy new underwear.

"Shall we start?" Xaria beam at her.

"Uh, what are we going to do?"

Nagkatinginan ang dalawa, sabay napangiwi. Medyo napanguso siya dahil nagagandahan
siya sa mga ito. Alandra is like a female version of Kielton and Clinton, but her
aura is lighter. She looks radiant even if she's only wearing a short shorts and
satin thin strap top that revealed her cleavage.

Xaria on the other hand always looks like a royalty, her moves were smooth and
elegant.

"Here," Alandra motioned her to the vanity mirror.

Naupo siya sa harap niyon. Xaria do her hair and Alandra do her light make up.

Hinayaan niya lang ang mga ito, dahil sa totoo lang ay wala naman siyang balak mag-
ayos talaga kahit na may mga bisita doon.

After an hour, she's all done. Her hair is curly and her make ups is simple, it
enhanced her natural beauty.
"Now, let's choose your dress."

Hinila siya ng dalawa sa walk in closet. Alandra made her choose with those white
different kind of long gowns.

"Umm,"

Inisa-isa niyang tignan ang mga 'yon, may mga tag price pa. It was from different
high end clothing brand, her taste.

"I like this one,"

Ann choose the fairy style white long gown.

"Perfetto!" Alandra said dreamily in a thick Italian accent.

"Do you need help?" Xaria asked.

"No, I can manage. Thanks."

"We'll be back later. Stay here, okay?"

"Okay," Ngumiti siya sa mga ito.

Isinuot niya ang magdang dress na 'yon nang lumabas ang dalawa. She's still puzzle
what's really happening.

She waited for a minutes before Alandra came back. She's fresh from the shower and
only wearing a think silk robe, then she sat in front of the mirror and do her make
ups.

"What's happening? May party ba?" Hindi niya napigilang mag-usisa.

"Yes,"

"Can't I go outside?"

"No, stay here." She sounds bossy.

Napairap siya. Okay, she needs to deal with Alandra for awhile. She's Kielton's
sister, she needs to behave and hide her brattiness.

After a minutes, Xaria arrived. Her hair and light make up is done.

"Gonna change." She said and walk straight to the walk in closet.

Hindi niya alam kung kailan dumating si Alandra at Xaria, maaga siyang nakatulog
kagabi, hindi niya na namalayan kung may dumating bang chopper.

"When did you arrive?"

Alandra glance at her through their reflection in the mirror.

"Last night. You were already sleeping."

Right.

The door opened and Kielton's mother came in. Kasunod nito ay isang kasambahay na
may dalang tray ng pagkain. Inilapag sa lamesa doon at umalis rin kaagad.

"Here, kumain ka muna, Ann."

At dahil nakaramdam na siya ng gutom, tumayo siya at lumapit sa couch kung nasaa
ang lamesang may pagkain.

Ann started eating. The women she's with made themselves busy. Si Alandra ang
pinaka matagal mag-ayos.

Xaria and Karrah Grande are now wearing a beige formal dresses and elegant flat
shoes.

"Here, choose and wear what you like."

Karrah motioned her the brand new flats sandals and shoes on the other side of walk
in closet.

Hindi na siya nag-inarte pa at sinuot kaagad ang kulay puti na doll shoes and it
looks like a bridal flat shoes.

"Let's go." Alandra announced excitedly.

She's wearing a tube beige dress that hugs her curve. She paired it with golden
gladiator flat sandals.

"But before that, we need to cover your eyes."

Xaria started to cover her eyes with white silk blindfold.

Ang mga ito ang nag-alalay sa kanya palabas ng silid at pababa ng hagdan. Naririnig
niya ang malamyos na musiko na nanggagaling kung saang parte ng malaking bahay.

Ann realized that maybe Kielton have a surprise to her?

"Here, let's remove your blindfold." And Alandra slowly removed it.

Ann blink to make her vision clear. Her eyes widened when she saw the organized set
of a garden wedding. It's greenery, they also put some flowers everywhere.

The chairs were set of whites, the white carpet are full of petals and the altar is
perfectly match with the handsome man standing near it.

Kielton Grande is dashing with his white tux, his hair is in neat bun and he
finally shaved.

"Walk now," Alandra urge her, whispery.

Tulala pa siya at nakailang kurap pa bago unti-unting naglakad papunta sa lalaking

mahal. it feels like her world stop as she walk towards her soon to be husband.

She's aware that all his friends and family were watching her, them, but her eyes
only focused at Kielton.

Katulad niya ay nasa kanya lang din ang buong atensyon ni Kielton, hindi inaalis
ang tingin sa kanya na para bang kapag kumurap ay mawawala siya sa paningin nito.

His beautiful eyes are sparkling, it's full of light, devotion and love for her.
Ann's heart is pounding so loud, she could feel it poking her throat. This is
crazy, but the beating of her heart felt like louder than the music that echoed
around.

"Beautiful as always," Kielton said and hold her hand.

"What is this?" She asked the obvious.

She can't believe that she's marrying Kielton Grande right now! Yes, right now!

"We are going to get married." He laugh heartily. "Bawal umatras." Sabay humigpit
ang kapit sa kamay niya na akala mo ay tatakbuhan niya ito.

"Silly, I won't run away."

"Just making sure." And he wink. "We are ready." He told the priest.

The priest started the wedding ceremony and forgive her because she wasn't very
attentive, she's still high and overwhelmed with Kielton surprise wedding.

"You may now kiss the bride." The priest announced.

Kielton felt like that's the only words that he was waiting for. To kiss his
bride... his wife. And that's her! She's now his wife! Kielton Grande's wife! She's
not dreaming! This is real!

"My wife," Kielton whispered and claim her lips devotedly and lovingly.

Ann's heart won't stop from beating hastily. Sinagot niya ang mapagmahal na halik
ng asawa... at nangiti nang maisip na asawa niya na nga si Kielton.

"My husband," she whispered softly and kissed him again.

Umugong ang palakpakan, hagikhikan at hiyawan ng mga bisita nila.

Everyone is congratulating them but her husband won't stop from kissing her. He
can't get enough of her, huh. Her husband is always thirsty to have a taste of her.

"Stop," she chuckled between their kisses, then he cupped his jaw. "We can continue
this later."

"I wanna make love with my wife right now." He whispered hoarsely, his lips were
reddish and shiny.

"Let's entertain our guests first."

Kielton groaned, then nod, like as if he don't have much choice but to entertain
his friends.

"I want to regret inviting my friends, but they are part of me, so, I need to deal
with these annoying ass. Papauwiin ko na sila para ma-solo mo na ako."

Natawa siya. Siya pa talaga ang naghahangad na masolo ito? Baliktad yata, ha.

"Gusto kitang ma-solo pero kaya kong maghintay. Hindi ko lang alam sayo." Tudyo
niya, may hamon sa ngiti niya sa asawa.

"That's the problem, I am not very patient. I can't wait to make love with my
wife." Kielton grabbed her waist. "Let's go to our bedroom. These people can wait,
but your husband can't."

Wala na siyang nagawa nang buhatin siya ni Kielton at naglakad palayo sa reception,
hindi na inintindi pa ang mga pahapway na pang-aasar ng mga kaibigan nito.

She giggled and let her husband bring her to their bedroom.
31 ~ Make Love (SPG)

CHAPTER THIRTY ONE

HAPPINESS filled her heart. She's not really dreaming, this is real, she's now
married to Kielton Grande.

She didn't expect that their wedding is today and Kielton didn't even tell her
about it. Kaya pala kakaiba ang ikinikilos ng mga taong nakapaligid sa kanila,
akala niya naman ay may okasyon lang na gaganapin, kasal na pala niya 'yon.

When they arrived at their bedroom, it looks like a honeymoon bed, it's organized
in a romantically. Their king sized bed are full of red petals even the floor. Kung
hindi lang nila gagamitin ay ayaw niya sanang sirain ang mga 'yon, masyadong
maganda sa mata, nakakahalina.

So, while she was waiting in the master bedroom this morning, there were people who
set their bedroom in to a honeymoon style? At dahil hindi pa sila makalabas ni
Kielton sa malaking bahay na 'yon, doon muna ang pulot-gata nila.

"You looks so lovely in this dress." Kielton praised her when he put her above the
bed.

Napunta ang iilang pulang petals sa suot niya at nangingibabaw ang kulay niyon.

"But, I need to take this off," Then he started to pull down the strap of it. "I
like my wife naked in bed. Can you do that?"

"Yes,"

"Sleeping with me while naked all the time."

"If you insist, that's fine with me."

"I won't force you though." He kissed her shoulder. "Baka malamigan ka."

"Baka mapasukan kami ng hangin ni baby."

"Yeah, that, too."

Malambing niyang niyakap ang batok ng asawa. He smells really good, it's very
tempting. Maaliwalas ang mukha nito, masarap  pagmasdan, sana ay palaging gano'n.

Kielton place his both elbow on the sides of her head, he stare at her lovingly,
that could melt her heart. This handsome man is really her husband?

Gusto niyang mapanguso, dati-rati ay ayaw niyang aminin na matindi ng ang atraksyon
niya kay Kielton, ni hindi niya gustong purihin ang kagwapuhan nito, pero ngayon,
namamangha parin siya na asawa niya na ito.

"Are you really my husband?" She asked softly, still in disbelief.

"Yeah,"

"Kasal na talaga tayo..."

"Uhuh,"

Inangat niya ang kamay upang tignan ang dalawang singsing na nasa daliri. The
engagement ring is bigger than her gold wedding band. It has a small diamond at the
center and around the ring is smaller diamonds.

Kinuha niya ang kamay ni Kielton upang tignan ang singsing nito. His ring has very
small diamond at the center to much with hers. Wala ng ibang dyamanteng nakapaligid
pa. His wedding band perfectly match with his long fingers.

"You're not dreaming, we are really married, Ann."

"Itinali mo na talaga ako sayo," tudyo niya sabay haplos sa panga ng asawa. "Ayaw
mo na talaga akong pakawalan, ha."

"Wala ka ng kawala sa'kin. Hinigpitan ko na ang pagkakatali sayo."

That made her smile. This man really secured his place on her life. Kielton really
changed. Now, she can say that he's ready to settle down with her.

She's very lucky because of all the girls around him, who's dying to have him,
Kielton choose to stick with her and to spend the rest of his life with her.

"I love you very much," she whispered, staring back at his tantalizing gray eyes.

Kielton's lips form a smile. She could almost hear the beating of their hearts.

"From the moment I lay my eyes on you, I knew to myself that you were the end of
me. I knew that I'm fucked up when I instantly imagined my beautiful end with you
in the future." Kielton suppressed a laugh, he almost shake his head at his own
realization.

What was it? A love at first sight? And that wasn't a love at first lust like what
she thought?

"You are the most precious thing that happened to me. I will always cherish you."
He said lovingly and sincerely, his eyes watered a bit.

Ann heart is thumping so loud. She's teary eyed. Her lips trembled, stopping
herself from crying in front of her husband. That's the most sincere and
heartwarming words she heard all her life.

She couldn't speak, in that moment, all that she wants is staring at her husband
and listening to him, to his voice, to his sweet words.

"Everytime you stares at me, touch me and kiss me, I can feel how much you really
love me." He whispered, looking so vulnerable admitting how much she can affects
him. "Baby, it always blows me away."

She smile, her heart can't stop from pounding so wild and loud inside her chest
that it hurts her in very good way.

"I love you with all of me, my wife." And claim her lips.
Ann closed her eyes and feel those sweet kisses that her husband is giving her. The
most sweetest kisses she have ever received.

Kielton started to undress her and she do the same with his tux. Her fingers found
the buttons of it but she could hardly remove each of them.

Impatiently, her one hand found his Kielton's belt and unbuckled it quickly, then
unbutton his slacks and unzipped it.

"Uh-uh," Kielton grab her hand, stopping her from sliding inside his slacks.

Nang tignan niya ito ay nangingiti na. Nakaangat ang mga kilay, nasisiyahan sa
pagigina gresibo niya. She can feel him already, he's turned on, why he needs to
stop her?

"What?" She almost hissed.

"Let's take this slow."

Napanguso lang siya, parang gusto niyang mahiya dahil ang bilis bilis niya at
halata talaga ang pagiging agresibo. How can he manage to make things slow when
he's already hard?

Medyo umalis ito sa ibabaw niya at hinila pababa ang dress niyang naibaba lang
hanggang sa bewang kanina. Kielton put her dress to the carpeted floor and he gets
back above her, arching a brow while looking at her breast. Her dress is built in.

"It's yours," he whispered.

Using her hands, she massage her breast, seducing her husband to start kissing
those sensitive and pinkish buds. She also parted her both legs to welcome him and
to feel his erection between her thighs.

Kielton caress her legs sensually. Her body react with that simple touch, he's
putting her on fire. When his finger found the center of her lacy underwear and
tease her there, she gulp.

"Please," she arched her body, urging him to touch her more.

Kielton started to kiss her breast while his fingers rubbing the thin clothe at the
center of her womanhood. It aches her, she wants him to slide his finger inside so
she could feel him in flesh, but her husband is giving her a hard time.

"Please, Kiel, put your fingers inside of me." she begged, arching her hips to meet
his fingers.

He didn't listen, instead, he suck her nipple alternately, making her attention go
back to his mouth and how he please her buy sucking and licking her nipples. She
gets high and her body is reacting so much. Nag-iiinit na siya at ramdam na ramdam
na ang kagustuhan na maangkin nila ang isa't-isa.

Ann almost catch her breath when Kielton stop and rolled over her side.

"What are you doing..." she hissed at him, glaring at her husband who lay beside
her, stopping whatever he's doing.

"Galit naman kaagad ang asawa ko," natatawa nitong sabi at malambing na kinuha ang
isang kamay niya.
Napaupo siya, handa ng kastiguhin ang asawa sa pangbibitin sa kanya. Kielton pout
his lips a bit, like as if suppressing his damn smile. May kislap ng kapilyuhan sa
mga mata nito.

"Come, let's remove your underwear."

Nagdadalawang isip pa kung susunod ba dahil bahagyang nawala na ang excitement

niya, pero may ibang balak yata ang asawa, hindi lang sinabi sa kanya kaagad.
Kielton removed his clothes, leaving his boxer shorts, his erection is distracting
and at the same time, it's very tempting.

Her husband was the one who remove down her underwear and made her sit on his
stomach.

"What are you thinking?" She asked, curious, she can feel his ripped muscles
against her wetness.

Minamasahe nito ang dibdib niya, ibinabalik ang init ng kanyang katawan.

"Ride on my face." He demanded in a husk tone. "Make love with my tongue, wife."

Ann bite her lower lip, then she nod, she love the idea.

She crawl above her husband until her thighs reach his face. She's facing the wall.
She grip on the headrest of the bed when Kielton's minty breath his her femininity,
it tickles her and damn, she gets wetter.

Her knees bent between his head, she is biting her lips, the anticipation is
unbearable. She badly needs to start or else she would lose her sanity.

"Move," Kielton whispered sexily.

Her husband parted her legs wider to give his tongue a perfect access to her
womanhood. Napapikit siya nang hindi pa siya gumagalaw ay naramdaman niya ang dulo
ng dila ng asawa na tinutudyo ang kuntil niya, animo pinapalabas 'yon.

Hindi siya kaagad nakagalaw, kaagad na binalot ng matinding kiliti. Unlike her,
Kielton can't help himself anymore. He continue poking her cl*toris using the tip
of his tongue. Her mouth open with the sensation.

"Ohh, mmm..." and she started moving her hips, forward and backward, rubbing her
femininity against her husband pierced hot tongue.

Kielton small groans of satisfaction turns her on. Sinabayan nang pag-giling ng
balakang niya ang pagpapaikot ng dila ng asawa sa pagkababae niya, madiin, mapusok
at uhaw. Her head tilted, her boobs are bouncing sexily while she's gripping to the
headrest of the bed.

"Oh, yes, Kielton, ang sarap... you're so good," she moan in so much pleasure,
praising Kielton's tongue performance.

He's really expert in licking session. Masarap gumalaw ang dila nito at palagi
siyang dinadala sa dulo ng kaligayahan.

Kielton's hand reach for her boobs and he started palming it, he played with her
hardened nipples, adding another pleasure in her lower abdomen.

"Uhh! Mmm! Yes! Ahh, ahh..."

She's literally riding above his face. She can even feel the tip of his nose
sometimes when she move wildly. She don't mind if her husband's face would get wet
because of her, it seems like he don't mind it either. All they want is to please
each other even in a dirty way.

"Kielton..." kapos ang hininga na tawag niya sa asawa at napakapit sa ulo nito nang
isubsob nito ang mukha sa pagkababae niya at sipsipin ang sensitibong kuntil doon.

Ann closed her eyes tightly when she felt like she's close. Kielton really knew her
weakness and how to bring her to the edge by sipping her cl*toris.

Nanigas ang mga hita niya at humigpit ang pagkapit sa ulo ng asawa nang masarap na
sinipsip nang sinipsip nito ang parteng 'yon ng kanyang pagkakababae na namimintig
dahil sa matinding sarap.

"Keilton!" She almost scream his name when she reached her climax.

Her eyes shut and it feels like her world stop from that mind blowing orgasm.

One more lick before he stop and let her rest for awhile.

She felt him giving her thighs a feathery kisses and she found it sweet.

Nanghihina na umalis siya sa uluhan ng asawa. Tumabi siya rito, ngunit nakaupo.
Ibinabalik niya ang lakas na nawala sa kanya.

Nang tumagilid ito at ipinaghiwalay ang mga hita niya, nanlalaki ang mga mata na
tinignan niya ang asawa. Kielton place his head between her thighs again.

"Give me more minutes to rest." She said softly, brushing his hair using her
fingers.

"It's reddish now..." he murmured, staring at her femininity.

Hindi niya alam kung mahihiya siya, pamumulahan ng mukha o matatawa ba. He's
checking her body... he owns her body.

"Nasobrahan sa ano..." Hindi niya matuluy-tuloy ang sasabihin, tinamaan na ng hiya.

"... sa sipsip." tapos ay kinindatan siya na ikinapula lalo ng mukha niya. "My wife
is blushing,"

Umirap lang si Ann at nagkunyaring hindi apektado sa panunukso nito sa kanya.

"Do you want to continue? Or too tired already?" He asked lightly, kissing her
thighs.

"Let's continue, but not with that licking part."

Kielton groaned. Parang nalugi. "Alright,"

She smile and gently push his head away from her femininity.

"Face the wall," he ordered.

Umangat ang kilay niya pero sinunod ang sinabi ng asawa. She face the headrest of
the bed, the wall.

"Kneel," he said behind her.

She can now feel his back on hers. He's poking her ass with his hardness. She
giggled and look at him above her shoulder, then smile naughtily when she saw him
already naked.

There's a small amount of sweats on his chest down to his stomach, it looks hot,
especially whe her eyes reached his v-line. Para siyang natatakam na matikman na
ang asawa.

Kielton large hand is on her back, he pushed her down a little, making her feel
more his manhood against her butt.

She knew what he wants to do with her and what position he wants, but she gets
slow, her mind can't work properly because she's already gets drown with the way
the tip of his cock rubbing her butt hole, she can feel his pierce, she wants him.
All of him.

"Baby..." Kielton whispered impatiently when she didn't do the position that he
desired.

"Tutuwad na," aniya at nakuha pang humagikhik sa pagiging mainipin ng asawa.

Medyo ibinaba niya pa ang katawan, nanatiling nakahawak sa headrest, bago niya
pilyang iginalaw ang pang-upo para maramdaman ang pagkakalalaki ni Kielton, telling
him that she's ready to take him from behind.

"Naughty wife," he whispered under her ear, before he grab her hair using his one
hand.

Kielton slap her butt cheek and position himself on her entrance. She bit her lip
and wait for him to finally take her.

"Uhh!" she gasped deliciously when Kielton entered her swiftly.

Her wetness making it easy for him to be inside of her. The feeling is very
satisfying that even if he don't move yet, she already felt pleased.

And when her husband started to move his cock inside and outside of her, Ann lost
her sanity.

She keeps on moaning, her head is tilted because he's grabbing his hair, pulling it
backward, his moves are enough to not hurt her. It's rough but it pleases her a
lot.

"Ahh yes, yes, Kielton, ummm..."

Her boobs are bouncing again and every time he slam roughly behind her, the more
she heard the cricking sounds of the bed.

Almost of the romanic petals are now on the floor, leaving them the crumpled white
thick bed sheet and comforter.

Kielton's small moan of pleasure is even more satisfying to hear than her own loud
scandalous moans. But for sure, her husband loves hearing her moans.

Bumukas ang bibig niya sa labis na kaluguran habang dinadama ang marahas at madiin
na pagbayo ng asawa mula sa kanyang likod. Sinasabayan din nito ang paminsang-
minsang pagsampal sa kanyang pigi na dumadagdag sa sarap ng kanilang
pinagsasaluhan.
"Yes, that's it, mmm, more... more, ohh..."

When Kielton thrust became more rough, Ann let go of the headrest and hugged
Kielton's arms that around her.

He automatically grab her closer to his, her back bounce on his wet chest. And his
both hands are now on her boobs, playing and pinching her nipples. Naninigas na ang
mga 'yon at apekatadong-apektado sa ginagawa ng asawa.

Now that their body is rubbing each others skin, feeling each others sweats, that's
easy for her to reach another orgasm.

Every thrust is a pleasure, their moans, the way they called each others name,
everything is just so special. He must be rough, but he made sure that she can
still feel his loves for her.

"Kielton, I'm... I'm gonna come... uhhh,"

Mahigpit na nayakap niya ang medyo pawisan na braso ng asawa nang maramdaman ang
pagragasa ng kiliti pababa galing sa kanyang puson.

When Kielton buried his face on her sweaty neck and buried his dick deeper inside
of her, she knew exactly that he's on his peak.

Her head tilted back deliciously when they both reached the sweetness of their
orgasm. They are panting, sweating and they are both pleased.

After a few moment, they both lay in bed, facing each other, there's a contented
smile on their lips, his arm is territorially around her and she likes him being
this territorial to her.

"I love you, my Kielton Grande..." she whispered lovingly, brushing the tip of her
nose to his.

"Gihigugma tika." he whispered back sweetly with a private smile on his sexy lips.

Napahinto siya, nagtaka at tinitigan lalo ang asawa.

"Huh? What did you say?"

But he didn't answer her, instead, he just kissed her lips.

The contentment on his smile made her day even more special because she knew, she's
with the right man in the right time.
32 ~ Family (SPG)

CHAPTER THIRTY TWO

KIELTON'S friends went back to their homes the day after the wedding. Ann is now
with Kielton's family. Kumpleto ang mga ito at maayos ang pakikitungo sa kanya. The
Grandes really welcome her as a family member.

Umaasa siya na magiging gano'n ang pakikitungo ng pamilya niya kay Kielton. Hindi
pa ng mga ito alam na kasal na siya, sasabihin niya palang.
She's very happy that they are married now. Pero mas masaya siguro kung naroon ang
pamilya niya at nasaksihan kung gaano siya kasaya, kung gaano siya kamahal ni
Kielton.

Naniniwala siya na hindi pa naman huli ang lahat para ipakita sa pamilya niya kung
gaano kalalim at ka-puro ang pagmamahalan nila ni Kielton na umabot na sa pag-
iisang dibdib nila.

While the housemaids are busy preparing for their dinner, they decided to stay in
living room to watch tv news. Kielton is shamelessly hugging her. Siya na itong
nahihiya sa pamilya nitong nakapaligid sa kanila.

"Why are you so clingy?" Alandra snorted at Kielton.

"It's normal to a married couple." Kielton answered and kiss the side of her head.

Talaga naman, napaka-sweet naman talaga ng asawa niya.

"Mom and dad aren't like that."

"They are. Hindi mo lang nakikita. They are old enough for that so called PDA."

"Excuse me?" Karrah Grande arched her brow to Kielton. "Do I really look old, son?"

Her mother in-law looks offended.

"Xaria, dear, do I look old?" Tanong pa nito sa babaeng katabi ni Clinton,

naghahanap pa ng kakampi.

"No, Tita." Xaria answered truthfully.

"Ann, anak, do I look old?" Sa kanya naman nagtanong ang maganda niyang biyenan.

"No, mom." Sagot niya at tinapik ang braso ng asawa na nakalingkis sa kanya,
sinasabi dito na bawiin ang sinabi sa ina.

"Darling, matanda na raw ako sabi ng anak natin." Anito sa asawa na kaagad namang
umiling.

"No, you're not. Don't listen to our son."

Sebastian even caressed Karrah's face, showing his affection.

"I was just kidding. You're ageless, mom." Si Kielton, bumabawi.

Tanging irap lang ang iginanti ng mommy nito, sabay balik ng atensyon sa pinapanood
nila.

Sa gilid ng mga mata niya ay nakikita niya ang pasimpleng pagbulong-bulong ni

Clinton kay Xaria. Ang kamay ng lalaki ay nasa ibabaw ng sinasandalan ni Xaria,
nagmumukhang naka-akbay.

"Oh, look that culprit." Kielton said, making her full attention went to the tv
news.

Madilim na sa background ng reporter at live na kuha pa 'yon mula sa Pampanga.

"Narito po tayo ngayon sa rest house ng pamilya Torres sa Mabalacat, Pampanga. Kung
makikita niyo po, sa likod ay hawak na ng ating kapulisan si Rowen Torres na
sinasabing mastermind sa pagtatanim ng iligal na droga sa music studio ng sikat na
bandang ColdHeart sa Taguig City." Pahayag ng reporter, bago nagpatuloy ulit.

"Si Rowen Torres ay napabalitang dating kasintahan ng modelong si Kianna Santos. Na

nito lang ay napabalita na kasintahan ni Kielton Grande.

Ayon sa pulisya, ang motibo sa pagtatanim ng droga ay dahil sa inggit, galit at

selos na nauwi sa paghihiganti. Pero, hindi lang pala ito ang kaso na kinakaharap
ni Torres dahil napatunayan din ang pagbabanta nito sa buhay ni Kielton Grande
noong gabing lumubog ang El Grande. Hawak ng mga pulisya ang witness na
nagpapatunay na binayaran ito ni Torres upang patayin ang sikat na bokalista ng
ColdHeart."

The image of El Grande cruise ship flashed the tv screen, the ColdHeart, Kielton's
face, her face and even those stolen shots that they were together.

"Are you that very famous, Kuya? Paparazzi loves you." Alandra noticed.

Hindi siya siguro kung natutuwa ito, may disgusto o nang-iinsulto. Obviously, the
woman hate public attention.

"Patung-patong ang kinakaharap na kaso ni Rowen Torres. At sa mga sandaling ito ay

nagdidiwang ang mga fans ng ColdHeart sa tuluyang pagsasara ng kaso ng sikat na
banda."

Sa screen ay ipinakita ang kuha ng maraming fans na nasa isang malawak at open
field sa parteng Maynila, nagkakaisa ang mga ito. May mga karatulang dala, na
nagsasabing lalabas din ang totoo at malilinis ang pangalan ng ColdHeart.

The camera focus to Rowen who's now surrounded with cops. His hands are on his
back.

The reporters tries to get near him and asked some questions but the culprit
ignored all of them. Nahuli na ito lahat-lahat pero nagmamatigas parin! Nag-iinit
ang dugo niya at parang gustong puntahan ang lalaki at sampalin ng paulit-ulit!

"Problem solved." Sebastian announced, he sounds relieve.

"Kiel, do you want a press conference about your comeback? Or, you want to surprise
your fans?" Clinton asked with smirk.

"Surprise his fans that he's alive? You know, what's more surprising?" Alandra beam
knowingly. "Kielton Grande is now married!"

"Yeah, that's more surprising. I am still surprise that I'm now married though."

Inirapan niya ang asawa nang ngumisi sa kanya habang sinasabi ang mga katagang
'yon.

The fact that they can now go back to Manila made her happier. Finally, she will be
with her family again.

"I want to know if where are you going to live? You two. In Cebu or in Manila?" Her
mother in-law asked them.

Nagkatinginan sila ni Kielton. Sa totoo lang ay hindi pa nila 'yon napag-

desisyunan. Saan nga ba?

"Pag-uusapan pa namin ng asawa ko, mom." Si Kielton ang sumagot, sabay halik ulit
sa gilid ng ulo niya.

She found it really sweet whenever he kiss the side of her head, aside from her
forehead.

"You can live in our mansion in Cebu." Karrah offered, her eyes were sparkling.

Kapag ganitong masaya ito, parang ang hirap tanggihan.

"Let them decide for that." Tinignan sila ni Sebastian. "Our door is always open to
both of you. Feel free to live in the mansion."

Bilang tugon ay ngumiti lang siya, hindi makapag-desisyon kaagad.

"We will think about that. For now, I want to formally meet my wife's family
first." Kielton looked down on her and smile.

He didn't tell her that he have a plan in meeting her family. Bakit pa ba siya
mabibigla? Mag-asawa na sila, normal lang na iyon talaga ang una nitong gawin. Ang
puntahan ang pamilya niya at pormal na makilala.

"You should. And, don't blame them if they get mad at you for not inviting them to
their daughter's wedding." Karrah Grande said.

"They will understand my reason for sure."

"Your reason? What? Na nagmamadali kang maikasal kay Ann para hindi na makawala
sayo?"

Napanguso siya, gustong tawanan si Kielton sa panglalaglag ng mommy nito.

"Mom, don't rub it to my face. Baka lumaki ang ulo nitong asawa ko."

Hinalik-halikan siya ng asawa sa gilid ng pisngi habang naka-akbay na sa kanya.

Hindi talaga tinatablahan ng hiya, masyadong madikit sa kanya.

Medyo kinurot niya lang sa tagiliran si Kielton. Sa loob-loob niya ay kinikilig

siya na malaman 'yon galing pa sa biyenan niya.

"Clinton, if you're planning to get married, move it next year. Bawal ang sukob."
Bilin ni Karrah sa panganay na anak.

Nakita niya ang medyo pagyuko ni Xaria, parang nahiya.

"A baby will do this year?" Clinton asked, there's a private smile on his lips.

Siniko ito ni Xaria. Marahan lang na hinuli nito ang sikong 'yon. The gentleness of
his moves reflects how he gently stares at Xaria.

"Yes, babies are fine. I'd love to have more grandchildren. Damihan niyo ang pag-
gawa ng mga bata." Tapos ay tumayo ang ilaw ng tahanan, nagsalit-salit ang tingin
sa dalawang lalaking anak. "Spread your genes, gentlemen. Don't waste it.
Pinaghirapan namin kayo ng daddy niyo."

"You heard that?" Kielton whispered. "Damihan daw natin ang anak natin. The more we
make love, the more the chance you will get pregnant."

Uminit ang kanyang pisngi. He's really following his mother's request?
"Hindi pa lumalabas ang panganay natin, bakit tunog nagpa-plano ka na naman na
buntisin ako?" Ganting bulong niya, nangingiti sa pinag-uusapan nila.

"Just saying, so you won't forget." He grin sensually.

Tanging irap lang ang itinugon niya sa pilyong asawa bago sila nagpunta sa hapag
kainan.

ANN DIDN'T know that going back home would give her mixed emotions. The chopper
landed in Altaraza hotel helipad. Before they decided to go back, the Grandes
already gave their official statement about Kielton, being alive.

It was all over the tv news, tabloids, and also in social media world. Until now
it's still the talk of the Country.

What makes the revelation thrilling was when Alandra accidentally posted a photo of
her with Kielton on their wedding day, the day before the official announcement.
With the caption: 'Congrats, my ugly brother.'

The photo became viral, the reason why they can't hide their marriage anymore. Wala
pa namang kumakalat na larawan nilang dalawa pero matindi na ang haka-haka na siya
nga ang babaeng pinakasalan ng isang Kielton Grande, lalo at matagal din siyang
hindi nagparamdam sa mundo ng social media.

Her family expected their arrival today. Sa labas at loob ng hotel ay napaligiran
na ng mga paparazzi, media, fans at mga security guard. The good thing is the
guards can handle properly the numbers of people.

Kielton hold her hand tightly, protecting her from those people who is doing their
best to get a glimpse of them and to get a words from them.

"Kielton Grande, masaya kaming malaman na buhay ka. Ano ang masasabi mo sa mga fans
na naghihintay sa pagbabalik mo?"

"Mr. Grande, we heard that the ColdHeart would never be the same again because of
Jude's lost? Paano na ang concert niyo?"

"Kianna, any words for Rowen Torres? He's your ex boyfriend, right?"

Tuluy-tuloy lang sila sa paglalakad ni Kielton, may mga gwardiya na nakapaligid sa

kanila upang hindi malapitan ng mga tao, ngunit naririnig naman nila ang mga sunud-
sunod na tanong.

"Your photo with your sister, Alandra, went viral. Where was that taken? When? Was
that your wedding day?"

"Kielton, is it true that you're now married?"

"Mr. Grande, are you now married with Kianna?"

Nasa labas na sila ng lobby, nabuksan na rin ng gwardiya ang sasakyan nila, pero
huminto si Kielton at hinarap ang mga reporter. Nagtataka siya, dahil ito na mismo
ang nagsabi sa kanyang hindi papansinin ang mga ito.

"Yes, it's true. We are married." Kielton lifted their intertwined fingers, showing
their rings.

Sunud-sunod ang flash ng camera at iba pang mga katanungan pero pumasok na sila ng
asawa sa sasakyan.
Ann is speechless. She didn't expect Kielton to admit it in public. Ayos lang naman
sa kanya na hindi pa ito umamin. Naiintindihin niya na baka mabigla ang mga fans
kaya nasa isip niya talaga na mananatiling sekreto ang pagpapakasal nila kahit na
may haka-haka na ang mga tao nang makita ang larawan nito kasama si Alandara.

"I hope that's fine with you." He squeeze her hand lightly.

Tinignan niya ang asawa, medyo nagtataka. Kalaunan, natanto niya ang ibig nitong
sabihin.

"It's fine with me. Ikaw lang naman ang inaalala ko at ang mga fans mo?" Patanong
niya pang nabanggit. "I mean, you're married now, what would happen to your
career?"

"Honestly, I don't really give a shit now about my career." He rested his head on
the headrest.

"But you love music a lot. You can't just give up your career, music is your
passion."

"I love music, yes. Not because I will give up my career, it doesn't mean I would
give up music. No, it's not like that."

Ann shifted her sitting position, napaharap na siya dito para maayos itong makita
at makausap ng masinsinan. What's he trying to say? He will give up his damn
career?

"Wait, what are you talking about? I don't ask you to give up your career just
because we are now married. I like you to do what makes you happy and that's
music."

Even though they are married, she would never ever ask him to stop singing even if
he will be surrounded with female fans who's fantasizing him. She will always
support her husband especially of that things that will make him happy.

"Things are different now, wife. Kielton Grande is now married and that made me
change my priorities in life."

"And what are your priorities now?"

"You and our little angel here." Kinapa nito ang ibabaw ng kanyang tiyan.

"Are you saying that you would give up your career because of us?" She asked
carefully.

"Yes, I want to live a peaceful life with you."

"Ako rin. Pero, paano na ang pagkanta mo?"

"I can still sing even if I'm no longer in ColdHeart."

Napasinghap na talaga siya. Her husband is really serious leaving his career and
ColdHeart?

"Are you kidding me, Kielton?"

Natawa ito ng bahagya, sabay halik sa tungki ng ilong niya.

"Alisson is right, ColdHeart would never be the same again." He said that with the
hint of sadness on his voice.

Hindi naman talaga kailanman babalik sa dati ang lahat kung mayroong tuluyang
nawala.

Hinaplos niya ang panga ng asawa, tipid niya itong nginitian.

ColdHeart is part of him, it wasn't easy to give up such thing that gave a big
impact to your life, but Kielton could do it, because his love for her and for
their little angel is much more bigger than anything else in this world.

"So, my husband is retiring..."

"Yeah,"

"I'm sorry but I accidentally heard you talking to your brother and father, about
your plans going into business world."

Medyo nahihiya pa siyang aminin 'yon, pero maganda na na sigurado siya na tama ang
pagkakaintindi niya.

"That's right,"

Lumapad ang ngiti niya. Itinagilid niya ang ulo, nasisiyahan sa kumpirmasyon na
narinig galing sa asawa.

"Are you going to help your brother to manage Grande Lines?"

"Uhuh," he answered cooly and tuck some of the strands of her hair behind her ear.
"I want to give you and our children a better future."

"I love you," she kissed his lips emotionally.

After a few minutes, they arrive in their mansion. Sa mayor na pinto ay nag-aabang
na ang mommy niya at ang Ate Amara. Nang makababa sila sa sasakyan ay kaagad ang
mga ito lumapit sa kanya para yakapin siya ng mahigpit.

"Brat, I miss you so much!" Amara said, teary eyed.

"Thanks God, you're back, I miss you a lot, my baby who's not a baby anymore." Her
mommy embraced her one more time, she can feel how much they missed her.

"Mom," natatawa siya dahil nahihigpitan na sa yakap.

Lumayo ito ng bahagya sa kanya at pinaka-titigan pa muna siya bago ilipat ang
tingin kay Kielton na nakatayo sa kanyang gilid.

"Kielton, hijo, I'm so glad to finally meet you." Her mother hugged Kielton.
"Welcome back."

"Thank you." Kielton muttered politely.

Gusto niya itong taasan ng kilay. He looks formal, the small smile on his lips
tells her that he's not very comfortable.

Niyakap niya ang braso ng asawa.

"Welcome to the family, Kielton." Amara said with genuine smile on her lips.
Yayakap sana ang Ate niya kaya lang ay pinigilan niya ito sa balikat.

"No hug. I'm territorial." She said to her sister.

Natawa ito at tumango-tango. Ang ina naman ay napailing lang, hindi sigurado kung
nagsasabi ba siya ng totoo o may halong pagbibiro.

"Territorial, huh." Kielton murmured above her head.

"Come in, lunch is ready."

Sumunod sila sa mommy niya. Binati siya ng mga kasambahay, ngitian niya ang mga ito
dahil nasa mood siya at namiss niyang makita ang mga ito.

Mula sa pagkakaupo sa kabisera ay tumayo ang daddy niya nang makita ang pagdating
nila, sinalubong sila.

"My sweet, welcome home." Then hug her, Ann almost roll her eyes, but she hugged
her father's back.

"Thanks, dad."

Nang lumayo ito ay napunta ang tingin sa asawa niya, pormal na naglahad ng kamay.

"Kielton Grande, my now son in-law, welcome home."

They shook hands.

"Thank you, Sir."

Her father wave his hand. "Call me, Dad, that would be nice."

Kielton chuckled heartily. "Yes, sure, dad."

"See? That's much better. Come on, let's have our lunch."

"Hey, I'm Asher," Her brother introduced himself to her husband.

"Nice to meet you." Si Kielton sa kaswal na tono.

Magkatabi sila ng upuan ng asawa. Wala pang ilang minuto na nag-umpisa silang
kumain ay binato kaagad sila ng mga tanong ng mommy niya.

"Can you show me some photos from your wedding? I'd love to hang one or two on the
wall."

"Yes, I will show it to all of you, mom." Magiliw at proud niyang sinabi.

"Kielton, are you really sure about Ann? You know, my sister is a spoiled brat, I
hope you're aware of that."

Pinaikutan niya ng mata ang kapatid niyang lalaki.

"Kuya Asher, my husband knew that ever since. No need to siraan pa ako."

Tumawa ang dalawa niyang kapatid. Halata naman na gusto lang siyang ilaglag kay
Kielton at sabihin ang mga ugali niyang hindi kagandahan. Alam naman 'yon ng asawa
niya 'no!
"I think it's fine, I can handle it." Sagot ni Kielton, sinasakyan ang mga biruan.

"Any plan for a grand wedding?" Campbell asked formally.

"The wedding where our presence were there." Ang mommy niya na matamis na ngumiti.
She found it creepy.

Alam niya naman na may pagtatampo ang mga ito sa biglaan niyang pagpapakasal at
inaasahan niya na rin na maghahangad ang magulang ng isa pang kasal at dapat ay
naroon na ang mga ito.

"Yes, we are planning for that." Kielton answered shortly.

It's a confirmation that he really wanted another wedding which all the family
members of her are present.

"That's good. Make it as soon as possible, son." Request pa ng daddy niya.

Hearing him calling Kielton 'son' made her smile. Tanggap na talaga ng ama ang
asawa niya.

The dinner went on and on.

Pagkatapos ay sinamahan siya ng mommy at Ate Amara niya sa kanyang silid upang
makita ang mga litrato nila ni Kielton noong kasal nila. While, her husband is with
her father and brother in the backyard.

KIELTON felt relieve. Finally, Ann's family accepted him. They are now in the
swimming pool area having their whisky. He's now comfortable being with her wife's
family member.

Acceptance from people around you and the support they are giving you, is really
matter.

"I can't believe he can do that." Asher said when their topic went to that culprit,
Rowen. "But people can really do bad things out of anger and jealousy."

"I apologize for meddling with your relationship with my daughter before."
Campbell's tone was sincere.

"That's in the past now. Let's just move on." He lifted his glass before he sip on
it.

"Once you become a father, you will do everything that you can to protect your
kids. You don't want them to get hurt by other people. All along, I thought what I
did was just right. I took her away from the man she loves just because I want to
protect her. Hindi ko na naisip na kung gaano ko siya iniiwas na masaktan ng ibang
tao, ako pala mismo ang mananakit sa kanya."

Kielton understand it a lot. Siguro, kahit siya, kung sakaling ma-involve ang anak
niya sa taong may kinalaman sa iligal na droga, ilalayo niya talaga. Ilalayo sa
kapahamakan. Poprotektahan niya ang mga anak hanggang sa abot ng kanyang makakaya.

"Recently, I discovered that my daughter got hurt by a man that I thought I could
trust." Campbell continue. "Ann never spoke about what happened to her relationship
with that man, why they broke up before. Kung alam ko lang na sinaktan niya ang
anak ko, matagal ko ng pinutol ang koneksyon ko sa pamilya niya."
"We trusted the wrong guy, dad." Asher muttered, there was disgust in his tone.

"Let's just be happy now that the culprit is now in jail."

Tumango ang dalawa. Dumaan ang sandaling katahimikan. Tahimik sa lugar na 'yon at
napapligiran ng mga cctv camera.

"Where do you plan to live?" Campbell asked.

"We both decided to stay in Cebu."

"That's where the main branch of Grande Lines?"

"Yes,"

"Any plan in going into business industry?"

Kielton nod. "Yeah, that's the plan."

"That's a good idea. I will support you with that." Sabay tapik nito sa balikat
niya, halatang makakasundo niya talaga kapag usapang negosyo.

Kalaunan, natapos ang usapan nilang tatlo. Pagbalik nila sa bahay ay siya namang
pagbaba sa hagdan ng tatlong babae.

"Honey, look at their wedding photos. Ang ganda!"

Mabilis na ipinakita ng mommy ni Ann kay Campbell ang photo album ng kasal nila.

His wife walk towards him and kiss his jaw, while her hand is caressing his
forearm.

"One of our wedding framed photo is on my bedroom wall. Wanna see it?" She asked,
there's a spark of excitement on her eyes.

But the way she caress his forearm seductively, it gave him another meaning.

"Sure, let's see."

Lumapad ang ngiti nito, na para bang may magandang balitang natanggap.

Hindi na nagpaalam, umakyat sila sa hagdan. They go inside Ann's bedroom. Kielton's
smile when she saw their large wedding framed photo hanging on the wall, near the
headrest of her bed.

Sumampa sa kama ang asawa at may pagmamalaki na inilahad ang mga kamay sa larawan
na 'yon.

"Ang ganda! Sobrang gwapo mo dito!"

Natawa lang siya at sumunod sa kama. Napatili ito nang yakapin niya sa bewang at
ihiga.

"What?" She asked, giggling.

"I want to make love with my wife."

"Your wife wants it too." Then she grin naughtily.

Ann was the one who remove all her clothes until she's naked in front of him. Her
baby bump always gets him, she looks sexier with that. Her boobs gets bigger and
her nipples became more sensitive.

Kielton started to give his wife a feathery kisses all over her face, her chin and
jaw. He lower down his finger between her thighs and started to rub her there.

"Umm, I want to feel your tongue on me..." Ann requested, it sounds like she was
begging.

"Yeah?" He kissed her parted lips.

"Yeah,"

"If that what my wife wants, I'm so pleased to give it to you."

Then, he lower down his head, he stop on her abdomen and kiss her baby bump. It
made him smile. Damn, he can't wait to see his first child.

"Kielton..." tawag sa kanya ng asawa nang itaas niya ang mga binti nito at
ipinaghiwalay sa ere.

"Stay still. Hold your legs."

Ann did it, she hold the back of her both legs, giving him a full access to her
pinkish femininity.

Kielton move his head closer until his lips touches that sweet pussy of his wife.
He really love pleasing her by licking her nonstop, until she begs for him. That's
very satisfying on his part.

Sabik na inumpisahan niyang dila-dilaan ang pagkababae ng asawa hanggang sa

mapaungol ito at isigaw ang pangalan niya sa sarap.
33 ~ Coldheart

CHAPTER THIRTY THREE

ONE of the best feeling in the world is watching his beautiful wife sleeping beside
him every morning. It always made his day. It completed his day already.

Now that her eyes were close, her thick lashes are more defined. It matches her
cute pointed nose and her pink lips. Her light brown hair is smooth and shiny, some
of the strands slips on her neck, to her sexy collarbone down to her bare creamy
shoulder.

Marahan na hinawi niya ang mga 'yon na nagpalitaw ng husto sa makinis at maputing
balat ng asawa. The thick sheet is covering them, he's naked while his wife is only
wearing her lacy panties.

Kielton can feel his morning erection. He groaned then slid his palm to Ann's
breast, he rested his hand there.

"Morning, my wife..." he whispered when she move a bit.

Ngunit hindi naman ito sumagot, nanatiling nakapikit ang mga mata, nagpatuloy sa
pagtulog.
They both decided to stay in his in-laws mansion while he's still finishing the
things he needs to do in Manila before they fly to Cebu. Today, he has a meeting
with Alisson together with his bandmates.

It's already eight in the morning, he's still have two hours to prepare and do his
morning routine. Kielton almost smirk with that routine. Maybe today, he would let
his wife rest and continue her sleep? Dahil kagabi ay ilang beses na itong
nagmakaawa sa kanya na tumigil siya sa pagpapaligaya rito, tiyak na pagod pa ang
asawa niya.

Maingat siyang bumangon at nagpasya na wag na talagang istorbohin si Ann. Hinalikan

niya ito sa noo bago nagpunta sa shower room.

Kielton took a shower and when he finished, his wife is still sleeping. Nagbihis
siya, pagkatapos ay bumalik sa kama para halikan ulit ang asawa bago tuluyang
lumabas ng silid. Alam ni Ann na kikitain niya sila Alisson at napag-usapan na nila
ang tungkol sa bagay na iyon.

"Good morning, Sir." One of the housemaids greeted him.

Tumango siya at binigyan ito ng magaan na ngiti. Kielton went to the kitchen,
nobody is there. He expected it though, his in-laws use to wake up early. Sila lang
ni Ann ang madalas na late ang gising kaya madalas din na hindi na nila nakakasabay
mag-almusal ang mga ito.

"Coffee, Sir?" The other housemaid asked him.

"Yes, please."

"Almusal, Sir?"

"Coffee is enough. Thanks."

Then he sat on one of the chair there. Campbell's mansion is big but their's, the
one is Cebu is bigger. Nang maihatid sa kanya ang kape ay umalis din naman ang
kasambahay.

He took another minutes before he decided to go to the garage and drive his car to
the Altaraza Hotel.

Binati siya ng mga hotel stuff. Kilala na siya sa hotel at kilalang kaibigan niya
ang may-ari. Kielton go straight to the restauran there and after a few minutes,
Alisson and his bandmates arrived. It's a breakfast casual meeting.

"Kielton!" Alisson called him with excitement on her voice.

Tumayo siya at sinalubong ang yakap ng dalaga. Alisson looks more mature now, he
don't know exactly, or maybe it's because of the color of her hair or her light
morning make ups? Or maybe, she gets really mature because of what happened in her
beloved ColdHeart.

"I"m so happy to see you again, I swear!" She said when she released the hug.

"I'm happy to be back, Alisson."

"Kiel..." tawag sa kanya ng mga ka-banda at nagsilapitan, nagyakapan sila.

"Sayang 'no, kulang tayo." Si Jasper, nag-umpisa na silang magsi-upo.

"Oo nga, wala si Jude." Owen has a small sad smile on his lips.

Maging siya ay biglang nakaramdam ng lungkot nang maalala si Jude, lalo pa at hindi
niya ito napuntahan noong nakaburol pa. He already plan in visiting his crave
before he fly to Cebu, maybe after this meeting, he will or they will.

"Para saan ba ang meeting na ito?" Si Felixx.

Napatingin silang lahat dito. Felixx looks more serious now and an older brother to
them.

Unti-unti nang hinatid ang pagkain na ipinahanda nila kaya medyo naputol sila sa
kwentuhan. Kalaunan ay si Alisson na ang nagsalita.

"Alam kong mahirap para sa ating lahat ang nangyari at alam ko rin na iisa lang ang
naging desisyon ninyo pagkatapos mawala ni Jude. Pero, ito ba talaga ang gusto
niyo? Na iwan ang ColdHeart?" Ani, parang umaasa pa na magbabago ang desisyon nila.

"Tama, mahirap na iwan ang ColdHeart, pero, simula nang mangyari 'yung trahedya,
naisip ko na maiksi lang ang buhay. At gusto kong ilaan ang natitira kong buhay
kasama ang pamilya ko."

"God gave me another chance to live and I want to use this chance to focus on my
family. I hope, fans will understand our reasons. Palaging pamilya ang dapat na
prayoridad."

"ColdHeart without Jude isn't ColdHeart anymore, let's just accept it. Hindi na
tayo buo. May magandang maidudulot din itong pag-alis natin dahil mabibigyan ng
pagkakataon ang ibang artist na makapasok sa industriya ng musika."

Kanya-kanya ang mga ito ng dahilan at rason sa pag-alis sa banda at lahat 'yon ay
naiintindihan niya at labis na nirerespeto.

"How about you, Kielton?" Alisson motioned him, there's no hopes in her eyes,
because she knew that he will leave ColdHeart, too.

"Yeah, this is so hard for me, too. Leaving the life that I used to lived for the
passed years, wasn't easy, but everything has an end and this is the end of
ColdHeart Band. Wala man ang banda pero mananatili ang ColdHeart..."

"Anong ibig mong sabihin?" Medyo lito na tanong ni Jasper.

"Well, let's get this straight, I have a new small company and I want all of you to
be part of this. Are you up?" He asked, hopes in his eyes.

Nalilito at naguguluhan pa ang mga ito, si Alisson ay may alam na dahil nabanggit
niya na rito sa tawag ang plano niya.

"Mukhang hindi naman ito kalokohan, okay, I'm up." Owen did a thumbs up.

"This is exciting, yes, I'm in!" Jasper sip on his orange juice.

"Nasa dugo mo na ang pagiging negosyante. May tiwala ako sayo, pasok ako dyan." Si
Felixx na nginitian siya bago sumimsip sa tsaa.

"ColdHeart is now a music recording studio for non-pro and professional singers. I
also make it as a Music Production. Hindi naman lahat ng artist ay may budget,
ColdHeart will produce all their needs for them to fulfill their dreams. How's
that?"

Habang sinasabi niya ang mga 'yon ay nanlalaki ang mga mata ng mga ito. Si Alisson
naman ay nangingiti at napapailing dahil sa itsura ng mga ka-banda niya, hindi pa
yata makapaniwala.

"Gusto ko 'yan! Kailan tayo magsisimula?"

"Brilliant idea, Kielton! Makakatulong tayo sa iba pang singer!"

"Bukod pa doon ay hindi nawala ng pangalang ColdHeart, mananatili parin ito sa

industriya ng musika." Tinapik ni Felixx ang kanyang balikat, hanga sa kanya.

"Salamat. Gusto kong maging parte kayo ng lahat ng ito dahil alam ko kung gaano
niyo rin kamahal ang musika. Hindi natin ito basta-basta iiwan lang dahil musika
ang nagpapasaya sa atin bukod sa mga taong nagmamahal sa'tin. Cheers?" Then he
lifted his glass of orange juice.

"Cheers!" They said in unison.

Nagpatuloy sila sa pagkain at sa kwentuhan.

Alam na alam niya kung gaano rin kahirap sa mga ka-banda niya ang iwan ang
ColdHeart, mahirap din talaga 'yon sa kanya dahil nakasanayan niya na, hindi niya
lang lubos maamin sa asawa iyon dahil ayaw niya na itong mag-alala pa sa kanya.

Kaya naisip niyang magtayo ng recording studio, para kahit salungat na sa musika
ang panggagalingan ng pera niya, mananatili parin sa puso niya ang musika sa
pamamagitan ng pagtatayo ng ColdHeart Recording Studio at ColdHeart Music
Production.

Hindi pa nila 'yon pinapaalam sa publiko dahil balak nilang i-announce 'yon sa
concert nila.

"The concert is a month from now, are you all ready?" Alisson asked after a few
moments.

Napahinto sila sa ibang pinagkukwentuhan at nag focus sa babae.

"Masaya akong matutuloy na ang concert. I'm ready."

"Yes, finally, ColdHeart's biggest concert will happen next month."

"Even without Jude, kaya natin 'to. Para rin ito sa kanya."

"Let's honor him with this concert. Hindi man natin siya makita o makasama sa araw
na 'yon, sigurado akong papanoorin niya tayo mula sa itaas at sasabayan ang tugtog
natin." Aniya, inaalala si Jude na talagang naging mabuti sa kanilang lahat.

The meeting is over and they are decided to visit Jude in cemetery.

Sa restaurant palang kanina ay napapansin na nila ang mga paparazzi. Nang lumabas
sila doon. Nang ibigay sa kanya ng valet ang susi ng sasakyan niya at nang
magsipasukan ang tatlo at si Alisson sa front seat, kulang nalang ay lapitan sila
ng iilang media at paparazzi kung hindi lang naawat ng mga gwardiya.

"Grabe, sobrang sikat niyo parin, parang lalo pa kayong sumikat." Si Alisson na
tila ba hindi na sanay sa dami ng atensyon na ibinibigay sa kanila ng tao.
"Hindi ka ba nasanay Alisson, kasama natin si Kielton Grande na kahit alam na ng
lahat na kasal na, patuloy parin pinagpipiyestahan ng kababaihan."

"Being married suits good on you." Alisson said to him with smile. "How's your
wife?"

"She's pretty good. She's pregnant." Kielton proudly said.

"Congrats, Kielton. Ang ganda ng combination niyon ni Kianna. Bagay na bagay talaga
kayo." Si Felixx.

"Thanks, Felixx."

"Alisson is pregnant, too." Owen declared.

Nakaataas ang isang kilay na napasulyap siya kay Alisson na kimi lang na nakangiti.

"Are you?"

"Yes," She replied.

"Well, congrats!"

Kielton didn't bother to ask who's the father because it wasn't his business. He's
glad that Alisson found someone.

The day went on. Hapon na nang makabalik si Kielton sa mansyon at naabutan ang
asawa sa na nags-swimming.

Sporting a light pink backless one piece, he watch his wife until she finally
noticed that he's there.

Huminto ito sa paglangoy at tumigil sa gilid. Kielton stood up and handed her the
white robe. Tuluyan na itong umahon at isinuot ang roba, hindi nakaligtas sa
kanyang paningin ang halatang umbok ng tiyan nito at ang nagmamalaking dibdib.

"Cold?" He asked playfully when he noticed her hard nipples, bumabakat ang mga
'yon.

"Yes, you want to do something about it?" She grin and kiss his lips. "How's your
meeting?"

Sinundan niya si Ann papunta sa sun lounger. Sumimsim ito sa buko shake at naupo
doon.

Kielton sat next to his wife, his hand automatically went to her thighs. She glared
at him, telling him to stop whatever he's thinking. Naughty things.

"Meeting was good. Oh, we visited Jude." Nang maalala ay inalis niya kaagad ang
kamay sa hita ng asawa. "I need to clean."

Kielton removed his clothes, leaving his boxer shorts, then he dive in to the
water.

NAPAPANGITI si Ann habang pinapanood ang asawa sa paglangoy. Nakalumbaba pa siya,

lihim na pinagpapantasyahan si Kielton.

Every time he move his arms, the muscles on his back protruded sexily together with
the veins on his forearms. His tattoo on his back is so good in the eyes. Tila ba
perpektong iginuhit 'yon para sa ma-muscle na likod.

She always admire Kielton's body even before. Ngayon na mag-asawa na sila, lumala
pa ang paghanga niya dahil habang tumatagal, pakiramdam niya ay lalong guma-gwapo
ang asawa at nakaka-akit, kaya tuloy ay palagi silang humahantong sa pagtatalik.

She blushed when she remembered how Kielton's made her scream in pleasure while
licking her private part.

"Palagi naman," she murmured to herself, realizing that her husband always did it
to her.

Napakurap siya nang matapos ang asawa at umahon sa tubig. Her eyes shamelessly drop
down to his very obvious bulge. Uh, he's really, really huge!

He's not yet turn on, pero halata talaga ang pagkabukol ng pagkalalaki nito,
eskandaloso.

Hindi siya papayag na maliligo sila sa dagat o sa swimming pool na may ibang taong
makakita sa umbok na 'yon ng asawa, It's for her eyes only!

Ibinigay niya kay Kielton ang tuwalya nang maupo ulit ito sa tabi niya. Hindi niya
napapansin na magkasalubong ang mga kilay niya dahil sa naiisip.

"You look grumpy." He noticed.

"Sa susunod, wag kang basta-basta maliligo dito, ha. Baka mamaya ay may kasambahay
na mapadaan at makita ka." Bilin niya, medyo masungit ang dating.

"So what if they see me? Wala naman akong makitang masama sa pagligo dito?"

"I don't want them to see you. Okay?"

Namamangha siyang tinignan ng asawa. The water from his hair is cascading
dramatically to his face down to his jaw, then to his neck and... muscled broad
chest.

"Should I cover my face while I'm here?" He asked, very amused.

"No, not that. You know," Napanguso siya, medyo nag-aalangan na sabihin ang totoong
rason niya, pero, walang nagawa ang pagka-alanganin, sasabihin niya parin. "Bakat
'yung ano mo. Masyadong eskandaloso."

Tumawa ito at napatingala pa, tuwang-tuwa sa rason niya. Gusto niyang mainis dahil
halatang pinagtawanan siya ng asawa, ngunit, mas masarap itong panoorin na masayang
tumatawa. Walang lugar ang inis sa kanya sa mga sandaling 'yon.

"Sayo lang naman 'to," Anito, may pilyong ngiti sa labi.

"Alam ko, pero hindi ko parin gusto na may ibang makakita kahit bakat lang ang
makita nila."

"Maybe next time, I should wear dark swimming shorts, para hindi halata?"

"I'll see. Let's try tomorrow kung hindi na babakat kapag ganong kulay ang suot
mo."

"Okay," tapos ay hinalikan siya sa gilid ng ulo, sabay ibinaba ang labi sa kanyang
tenga. "Let's go back to our room?"
Simpleng tanong lang naman 'yon pero alam niya kaagad ang mangyayari kapag bumalik
sila sa kwarto niya.

"Mamaya na. Kwento mo muna sakin kung ano ang pinag-meeting-an niyo."

"Pumayag na sila na maging parte ng recording studio. And, oh, Alisson is

pregnant."

Nagdududa na tinignan niya si Kielton. Hindi naman siguro ito ang tatay? Parang
gustong kumulo ng dugo niya.

"I'm not the father." Then he laughed.

Tingin palang niya ay nabasa kaagad nito ang tanong sa isip niya.

"Sinabi ko naman sayo, di ba, noong nakuha kita, hindi na ako tumingin pa sa iba.
Sayo na talaga ako dati pa." Paalala nito sa kanya, ipinaalala na naman kung gaano
ito patay na patay sa kanya noon pa man.

Ibinaba ni Ann ang tingin sa mga kamay nila, nakita niya ang singsing nila na
simbolo na talagang pag-aari na nila ang isa't-isa.

Iyon rin ang dahilan kung bakit hindi na siya nakaramdam ng selos nang malaman na
makikipagkita si Kielton kay Alisson dahil alam niyang tapat sa kanya ang asawa at
mahal na mahal siya.

She learned that there's no room for doubts and jealousy when trust and love
combined in a relationship.

She love Kielton so much and she trust him with all her heart. She knew, he would
never ever break her heart, he would never do things that could hurt her and could
ruin their family.

She's very lucky to have a husband like Kielton Grande who don't give her reason to
feel jealous anymore and he made her and their baby angel his top priority.

KINAGABIHAN ay dumating ang bisita ni Ann, si Evie at Zabel. Hindi makakadalo sa

kaunting salo-salo ang magulang niya dahil mali-late ng uwi. Wala rin ang dalawa
niyang kapatid dahil hindi naman ang mga ito nakatira sa mansyon, madalas lang na
bumibisita.

"Grabe naman ang buntis na 'to, ang ganda talaga!" Kanina pa siya pinupuri ni
Zabel.

Nasa hapag-kainan na sila at si Kielton naman ay nagsasalita lang kapag tinatanong.

"Oo nga, e. Sana lahat ng buntis kasing ganda nito ni Ann." Si Ate Evie na alam
niyang masaya rin sa pagbabalik niya.

"Look at your boobs, mas lumaki, ha." Zabel grinned. "Alagang Kielton Grande ba
'yan, Ann?"

Uminit ang pisngi niya paikot sa batok. Ang babaeng ito, wala rin preno ang bibig.
Medyo napanguso siya nang marahan na natawa si Kielton tapos ay sinipat ang dibdib
niya.

She chose to wear an off shoulder dress above her knees. Matagal niya nang
napapansin na may pagbabago nga sa dibdib niya at normal lang naman 'yon sa buntis.
Hindi niya lang inaasahan na papansinin pa 'yon ni Zabel sa harap mismo ni Kielton.

"Matagal ng malaki ang boobs ko 'no." Sagot niya sabay irap sa kaibigan pero
nangingiti naman siya.

"Lumaki lalo dahil buntis." Dugtong ni Ate Evie.

"Yeah," Kielton agreed with a ghost smile on his lips.

"Na-tsismis pa nga na nagparetoke ka raw. Ang sabi ko, hindi! Ang mga tao talaga,
inggitera." Zabel rolled her eyes.

At wala naman siyang pakialam sa mga chismis na 'yon.

"May nabasa nga akong ganyang chismis lalo na noong lumabas 'yung mga picture na
kuha sa yate ng mga Grande. 'Yung first photoshoot niyo sa Bella Xaria. Ang sexy mo
do'n, Ann."

Naalala niya bigla ang sinabi na 'yon ni Ate Evie. Naalala niya rin si Iris na
hindi niya maamin na pinagselosan niya, pero hindi na ngayon.

"Sobrang sexy mo do'n girl, kaya hindi nakapagpigil si Kielton at ikinulong ka sa

cabin niya." Tumawa ang kaibigan, inangatan ng isang kilay si Kielton, animo
naghihintay ng kompirmasyon kung tama ang hinuha.

"Hindi ko na nga sana papalabasin kung hindi lang kailangan sa set." Sakay ng asawa
niya sabay kindat sa kanya.

Pagkatapos nilang kumain ay ipinakita niya sa dalawa ang mga litrato ng kasal nila
ni Kielton. Kalaunan, nagpaalam na si Ate Evie at si Zabel ay nanatili pa. Ang
asawa niya naman ay umakyat na sa silid nila, binigyan sila ni Zabel ng oras sa
isa't-isa.

"I still can't believe that you're married now. Parang kahapon lang sabay pa tayong
nangangarap na magkaroon ng maayos na career sa modeling industry, but look at you
now, you looks really happy and in love."

Hinawakan nito ang mga kamay niya, magkatabi silang nakaupo sa couch. Zabel eyes
watered a bit, but she tried to ignore it by smiling.

"Alam mo ba, noong bigla kang nawala, binisita ako ni Kielton, para siyang
nasisiraan ng ulo noong mga oras na 'yon, hinahanap ka niya. That time, I realized
that he really love you. Kasi, saksi ako kung gaano siya ka-apektado nang mawala
ka. He looks hopeless. He looks so lost."

Nakatitig lang siya sa kaibigan, mangha dahil wala siyang ideya na nangyari ang
bagay na 'yon.

"He didn't tell me that,"

"Hinanap ka rin niya kila Ate Evie,"

Napakurap siya. Talagang hinanap siya ng asawa niya hanggang sa dumating sa puntong
ito naman ang hinahanap nila.

"When I heard about El Grande ship's tragedy and Kielton was there, bigla kitang
naisip. Bigla akong naawa sa inyong dalawa, sa relasyon ninyo na ipinagkait sa
inyo. Tapos hindi ka pa nagpaparamdam kahit kay Ate Evie. Grabe, nag-alala talaga
kami sayo."
Napangiti siya sa kaibigan at naging emosyonal dahil sa mga narinig. Marahan na
pinisil niya ang kamay ni Zabel.

"I had no resources that time, I was angry to what my father's did, but it's all in
the past now. Maayos na kami." Ann smiled warmly at her friend. "Thanks, ha. Hindi
naman tayo ma-drama pero parang ang drama natin ngayon."

Sabay silang napahagikhik at nagpahid ng luha bago pa mahulog.

"I'm really happy that you're here now. Bagay na bagay kayo ni Kielton. Ang mga
tingin niya sayo, halatang mahal na mahal ka. Hindi ka ba natutunaw?"

Ann chuckled. "Hindi. Sanay na ako sa asawa ko at sa mga tingin niya sakin."

"Bukod sa mahal na mahal ka, may halong lagkit din 'yung tingin niya sayo." Dagdag
pa nito kaya natawa ulit siya. "Sabi na e, iba talaga tama sayo niyan ni Kielton
dati pa. Tignan mo, sunud nang sunod sayo, hindi naman 'yan ganyan sa mga babae
niya noon. Nabihag mo talaga siya."

"Well," she flipped her hair. "Iba ang alindog ko, makamandag."

"Nasa iyo ang kamandag, pero siya ang tumutuklaw sayo." Mahalay na sambit nito kaya
pareho silang natawa, basta kalokohan talaga.

Marami pa silang napagkwentuhan ni Zabel bago ito nagpasiyang umuwi na. When Zabel
left, Ann go straight to her bedroom. Naabutan niya si Kielton na may kausap sa
cellphone, nasa balkonahe.

Nilapitan niya ang asawa at malambing na niyakap galing sa likod. His hand
automatically caress her arms.

"We'll be there this weekend. I'm done with my stuffs here." He said then paused.
"Yes, see you."

Kielton cut the line and face her. Sumandal ito ng bahagya sa barandilya at hinila
siya palapit pa.

"Zabel left already. Sino ang kausap mo?"

"Si Kuya,"

"Binigyan ka na ng trabaho?"

"Yeah," he answered and caress her cheek. "Are you happy?"

"Yes, super happy!" She gave him a big cute smile. "Are you happy?"

"So damn much." He lean closer and brush his lips on hers. "And that's because of
you..." Then he carry her, making her giggle.

"Take me here," She whispered naughtily on his ear.

Iniyakap niya ang mga braso sa batok ng asawa, katulad ng kung paano yumakap ang
mga hita niya sa beang nito, bago niya ito inumpisahang tuksuhin ng halik sa leeg
at panga.

"Ang init ng asawa ko..." bulong nito sa tenga niya at ipinadulas ang kamay sa
pagitan ng kanyang mga hita.
Kielton caress the thin lacy clothe that covers her femininity. The sweet sensation
made her gasp and made her body ask for more of his touch.

"I always feel hot whenever I get near you. Are you secretly seducing me?" She
whispered, feeling helpless with the way she's feeling, hot and horny.

"No, you're the one who always seduce me effortlessly. Let's get this done, I want
to be inside you."

"Take me now," she could almost here the sexiness of her voice. "I want my husband
now."

"On it, wife." He muttered huskily before she felt him unbuckled his belt and unzip
his pants quickly.

"Ohh!" She almost bite her husband's shoulder when he skillfully entered her. "Ang
sarap talaga kapag nasa loob kita... I feel so full and satisfied already."

Kielton laugh shortly and heartily at her honesty.

"Like this?" He asked and buried his hard cock deeper.

"Y-Yes, like that..." She was breathless, burying her face on Kielton's neck.

And when her husband started moving roughly inside and outside of her, Ann lost her
sanity again and let herself get drown with the sweet and tickling sensation of
having her husband inside of her.

"Mahal kita... palaging mamahalin at pipiliin." He whispered those sweet words

while thrusting erotically and territorially. "Without you, I will get lost, baby."
34 ~ Home

CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR

THE grand staircase, the family portraits that hangs on the wall, the housemaids
that standing properly behind his family that is near the entrance of the large
door, seeing all of them, made his imagination brought him back to those days where
he left this luxurious life to fulfill his dreams.

Natanto niya na hindi lang ang karangyaan ang iniwan niya kundi na rin ang
sariling... pamilya.

Those rebellious days flashes his mind, he was so stubborn that he can afford
living them, his home... his roots.

Funny how he took the consequences of living his family to get his own freedom but
in the end, his freedom brought him back to those people he left behind, his
family. And now, he's back home. Damn, it feel so surreal.

"Welcome back home, son." His mother, wide her arms to welcome him.

Binitawan ni Ann ang kanyang kamay upang mayakap niya ang ina. Kielton could feel
the happiness of her mother that he's now finally back.

"Son," His father, patted his shoulder.

It was just a one word and a simple pat, but Kielton could tell that his father is
really glad to see him, to let him in again to their home.

Alandra and Clinton gave him a light hug.

"You're so spoiled, mom had your room renovated while you two were in Manila."
Alandra rolled her eyes at him before she embrace his wife. "Welcome to our home,
sista!"

"Thank you, Alandra." Ann hug his sister back.

Kinuha ng mga kasambahay ang mga maleta sa sasakyan at dinala ang mga 'yon sa
magiging kwarto nila ni Ann.

They go to the large living area and the housemaids started to prepare their
merienda.

"Maybe it's better if you tour Ann around Cebu before you start from your new job,
Kielton." His mother suggested.

"I'd love to," Ann said with excitement on her tone.

"Yeah?" Aniya nang magbaba ng tingin sa asawa na katabi niya sa upuan.

"Yeah," she nodded cutely.

"Okay, I will tour you around." Kielton kissed Ann's head.

"When is your concert? I'd love to watch. Give me VIP seats, Kuya." Alandra looks
excited.

"Oh, yeah, sure. How many do you want?"

"For mom, dad, Kuya Clinton, for me and for my friend. Uh, five seats, vip, okay."

Kielton brow shot up. Alandra seems out of her mind. His parents never went to his
gigs. Nagtatanong ang kanyang mga mata, hindi nais na ipaulit kay Alandra ang
sinabi nito, baka nagkakamali ito.

"What? We are going to watch your concert. Hindi ka naniniwala?" Si Alandra at

tinignan ang magulang nila. "Mom, dad, are you going with us, right?"

"Yes, what's the matter, Kielton?" Ang mommy niya. "Manonood kami."

"You're kidding me,"

"No," His mother gaze went to his father, beside her. "Right, Sebastian? We will
watch Kielton's concert?"

"Yes," His father answered casually.

Kielton can't help but to chuckle. He don't exactly know what to feel. It's
surprising and at the same time, thrilling. Having his parents support gave him an
overwhelming feeling.

Ang tagal niyang lihim na hiniling ang suportang 'yon mula sa magulang lalo na ang
suporta ng ama. Iba pa rin talaga ang pakiramdam kapag nakuha mo na ang gusto mo at
nangyari 'yon sa perpektong oras. And this is the perfect time for it.
"Alright, cool."

Napa-palakpak si Alandra, excited. Kielton smile at his sister enthusiasm.

The housemaids served their snacks and they continue their conversation about the
concert.

"All your friends will be there too?"

"Yes, they wouldn't miss it. Itatakwil ko sila." Sagot niya, sabay kindat sa asawa.

"I heard it's a biggest concert of the year. I'm proud of you!" Alandra can't stop
being amazed with his upcoming concert.

It's obvious that she's outdated with him being popular. He can't blame her though,
Alandra used to live in Italy and tour around the world. She have her own life to
think about.

"You want to rest?" Kielton asked his wife in a low tone when he noticed that she
looks sleepy.

"Yes,"

"Let's go to our room,"

Hinawakan niya ito sa kamay pero napigil nito ang akma niyang pagtayo.

"Mamaya na,"

Siguro ay nahihiya itong umalis doon dahil patuloy ang usapan na naupunta na sa
negosyo nila.

"It's fine, you look sleepy. Ganyan talaga kapag buntis." Ang mommy niya nang
mapansin din ang pagka-antok ni Ann.

"Excuse us, my wife is sleepy. We need to rest." He announced.

Tumayo siya, hawak ang kamay ng asawa.

"Go ahead."

Kielton and Ann went to his bedroom. It's true that his mother renovated it.
Before, the room color was black and white, now it's beige and white. It's more
lighter and refreshing. The king sized bed is very inviting.

"I feel really sleepy." Ann said in a soft voice, she sounds tired.

"Okay, let's sleep." Binuhat niya ito at inilapag sa kama.

"Sasamahan mo talaga akong matulog? Pwede naman na bumalik ka na doon."

"Let me stay here with you."

"Ikaw ang bahala."

Kielton removed his short from his nape. He's aware that his wife is watching him
with her sleepy eyes. Then, he removed his pants, leaving his boxer shorts on.
"I want to sleep," ulit nito na para bang pinapaalalahanan siya.

"I know," he laugh shortly, amuse. "I sleep like this, hindi ka pa ba sanay?"

"Sanay na. Okay, I'm going to sleep now." Then she started to remove her brassier.

"Let me help you,"

His wife let him help her remove her brassier and dress, leaving her black lacy
underwear.

When he lower down his head to kiss her baby bump, Ann's hand stop him.

"What?" He's confused. "I just want to kiss your stomach."

Kielton saw how her cheeks turn red. Gusto niyang mapangiti dahil parang alam niya
na kung ano ang iniisip nito na akala ay gagawin niya.

"O-Okay,"

"You know, I won't kiss you here..." he touch her inner thighs. "... if you don't
like. Or, if you're not in the mood."

"I know,"

"Are you in the mood now?" He asked naughtily.

"Stop it, let me sleep. Ikaw talaga, wala kang kapaguran."

"I'm just making sure." Then he kissed her baby bump before he lay beside her.

Kielton grab his wife closer to his and let her lay her head on his chest.

When his wife wrap her one arm around him, completeness and contentedness filled
him. Damn, he's still adjusting with so many good emotions that she's giving him.

"Yakap mo palang kumpleto na ako..." pabulong na sambit niya, nakahalik sa ibabaw

ng ulo ng asawa.

"I love hugging you because it always made me contented. I love being with you."
She whispered back sweetly.

He felt his wife closed her eyes. How cute, she's really sleepy.

"Being with you always made me at peace. Grazie moglie mia."

Kielton slightly caress his wife's arm until she fall asleep on his chest. For some
fucking reason, a smile form his lips and his heart is pounding hastily.

KIELTON became very busy. He and his bandmates used to practice in their music
studio in Cebu but there were times that they needed to go to Manila to practice
with other guest performers for their upcoming concert.

Her husband also go to work at least three times a week in Grande Cruises. Hindi pa
ito binigyan ng mabigat na trabaho dahil na rin may iba pa itong pinagkakaabalahan
at mas kailangan ng atensyon nito.

Mas madalas na naiiwan siya sa mansyon at si Alandra ang nakakasama niya. They went
shopping and they also bought their clothes for the concert. Ann is excited for
that day to come. Alam niyang sobrang mahalaga kay Kielton ang araw na 'yon at
talagang todo suporta siya sa asawa.

"I told them to just rent a private plane that we will use to go to Manila. What do
you think?" Alandra asked her while fitting her new designer dresses in front of
the mirror.

The idea of Karrah and Sebastian Grande in a plane that surrounded with unknown and
a lot of people made her wince. And with Alandra and Clinton in a public airlines?
It made her shook her head in disapproval.

Ang magulang niya nga ay umiiwas din sa mga public transportation, ito pa kayang
mga taong di hamak na lamang na lamang ang yaman sa kanila? Don't get her wrong,
but Grandes screams luxury and their status in life demands for a vip treatment.

"That's better. No hassle and we have privacy."

"That's the point. We will have our privacy."

"Yes,"

Alandra took off her dress leaving her with only underwear, then she chose another
clothes to wear.

"This looks good, right? Perfect for a concert outfit?"

Alandra shows her a long sleeves crop top black mesh and a black brassier to pair
with it.

"Let's see. Isukat mo, dali!" She excitedly urge her.

Alandra giggled and shamelessly removed her nude lacy bra. From the mirror's
reflection, she saw the noticeable red marks in some part of her breast.

Napangiwi siya, mukha naman itong walang pakialam kung makita man niya ang mga
marka na 'yon. But she's sure that those are kiss mark. Palagi siyang nilalagyan ng
marka ni Kielton kaya alam niya ang pagkakaiba ng kissmark o ng nakamot lang, na
nakagat ng insekto, o ano.

The woman turned around. Ipinakita nito sa kanya ang pang-itaas na suot. Her breast
emphasized because of the deep cut of the brassier. And since the mesh is crop top,
the pierced on her belly button is now revealed.

"Perfect and sexy!" She praised her.

"Grazie."

Natapos ang araw na 'yon. Kinagabihan ay dumating si Kielton, kasabay si Clinton.

Sa hapag kainan ay napag-usapan ulit ang concert ng asawa niya ngayong darating na
Sabado.

"We will be there on Friday, Kielton. We'll gonna see you in Altaraza hotel. Do you
still have time to meet us?"

"Yes, mom, of course." Hinawakan ng asawa ang kamay niya. "Gusto mo bang sumabay
sakin papunta sa Maynila?"

"Kailan ka aalis?"
"Wednesday."

"Hmm, sige. Doon nalang muna ako kila mommy."

"We can stay in the hotel." Kielton smile knowingly at her. Halos paikutan niya ng
mata ang asawa. "Pero, syempre, ang desisyon mo ang masusunod."

Napausli ng bahagya ang labi niya, nangingiti. Ang simple lang ng banat ng asawa
niya pero matindi ang dating sa kanya. He's following and respect her decision. She
should do the same. Gano'n ang mag-asawa, di ba?

"We will stay in the hotel, but while you're busy in day time, I will stay in our
mansion. Okay?" She said to him in a low voice.

Huh, doon pa talaga sila nag-uusap, pwede namang mamaya sa kwarto nila. Kaya lang
ay nakakatiyak siyang hindi lang usapan ang mangyayari.

"Kuya Clinton, tell Xaria that we need a private plane." Si Alandra na hindi
mapapakali sa ideya na 'yon hanggat hindi nasusunod.

Nang sulyapan niya ang biyenan, naabutan niyang parang umikot ang mata nito sa
request ng bunsong anak.

"Private plane is ready. Happy?" Clinton gave his sister a dry smile like as if he
don't like the idea of someone giving him an order.

And since Alandra is bossy, siguradong ulit-ulit nitong kinulit ang kapatid para sa
bagay na 'yon at tila ngayon lang napagbigyan kaya lumapad ang ngiti.

"Grazie, fratello!"

"Uh, I'm so tired." Kielton murmured beside her.

Nahabag siya sa asawa, tulog pa siya nang umalis ito kaninang umaga. Buong araw
nag-trabaho. He's really doing his best in business world.

"You want a massage?" He whispered, enough for him to hear her.

"Yes please."

"Okay, mamaya."

Umangat ang kilay niya nang ngumisi ang asawa. Uh, ano ang iniisip nito? Baka ibang
masahe? Katulad ng ginagawa nito sa kanya?

That massage thing really have another meaning now for her. It's very sensual, it
relaxed her and at the same time, it gives her a mind blowing orgasm.

THEY TOOK shower together and after that, they go straight to the bed to do a
massage session. Nakadapa ng higa si Kielton habang siya ay naka-upo sa likod nito.

He's naked. Her eyes is freely roaming around her husband's body. From the sexy
tattoo at the back of his shoulders, those hard muscles and the veins on his
forearms. Ann smirk. This man is her husband and damn, she's still fantasizing him.

"Remove your robe." He muttered.

"Why?"
"I want to feel your skin."

Napairap lang siya at hinubad ang robang suot. Gusto niya sanang isuot ulit 'yon
nang matantong wala nga pala siyang suot na kahit anong saplot sa katawan. The robe
is already on the sofa near the bed, and she's too lazy to get it.

Bakit pa ba siya nag-aalangan na naka-hubo't-hubad siya, mag-asawa naman sila.

"There, much better." He even move his back to feel her femininity against his
skin.

"Ang hilig mo..." sita niya pero nangingiti naman.

"Ang sarap mo kasi."

"Kasalan ko pala?" Ann chuckled and started putting a lotion to Kielton's shoulder.

Ikinalat niya ang lotion sa buong likod ng asawa at inumpisahan na masahiin ito sa
paraan na alam niya o masahe ba talaga ang ginagawa niya? Dahil parang pahaplos-
haplos lang 'yon.

When she heard Kielton's made a sounds like as if he likes the way she massage him,
she continue doing it.

"Like this?" Tanong niya at medyo idiniin pa ang pag-galaw ng kamay.

"Yes, that's good."

She's enjoying giving him a massage like this. Pakiramdam niya ay may nagagawa
siyang maganda bilang asawa, na napapawi niya ang pagod nito kahit na hindi naman
masahe talaga ang ginagawa niya. At least, Kielton appreciate it. That makes her
heart happy.

"You want a massage?" He asked, looking at her above his shoulder.

"Ibang massage ang naiisip ko kapag ikaw ang nagtatanong," Nag-isang linya ang
kanyang labi.

"Masahista ako," biro nito.

Tinawanan niya ang asawa at marahan na pinalo ang likod dahil sa birong 'yon.

"Masahista ng ano?"

"Gusto mo pa bang banggitin ko?" Subok nito, may ngiti sa tono. "O gawin ko
nalang?"

"Stop it. Let's finish this massage then we'll sleep."

"I'll be behave tonight then."

"You better be." Tinapik niya ang balikat nito, sinasabing tapos na siya.

Umalis siya sa pagkakaupo sa likod ng asawa para maka-ayos ito ng higa. After she
put the lotion on the side table, lay beside him.

Siguro, kung may oras man siya na paborito sa tuwing kasama si Kielton, iyon ay
kapag nasa kama na sila, mapa-umaga o gabi man 'yan, dahil pakiramdam niya ay iyon
ang pinaka payapang oras na magkasama sila. Na kahit hindi magsalita ay
nararamdaman parin nila ang pagmamahal nila sa isa't-isa.

FRIDAY when Grandes arrived in Altaraza hotel. The media is outside, they are
hoping to get a words from any of Kielton's family but no one dare to talk in front
of the camera. Instead, Grandes have a spoke person to do the job, to face the
media.

Sebastian Grande is obvious that he's not pleased with the media and everything
that tries to meddle with their privacy. But, he's gentleman and professional
enough to stay formal when the camera is flashing and clicking the moment his
family arrived.

"I don't know how Kuya handle all of them." Alandra said wryly, looking back with
those people outside the lobby.

Hindi na ang mga ito pinapasok pa ng mga gwardiya para iwas kaguluhan. At dahil nga
sanay siya sa mga paparazzi, alam niyang nasa paligid lang ang mga ito, tahimik na
kumukuha ng mga litrato.

"Sanay na na siya."

After a while, a familiar arm wrap around her shoulder. Kielton was fresh from the
shower when he arrived in the hotel's restaurant.

"Where's mom and dad?" Kielton asked Alandra after his sister kissed his cheek.

"Probably on their suite."

Clinton and Xaria are together when they enter the restaurant.

Inokupa nila ang lamesang pang-animan. Only one chair is vacant, beside Alandra.

"Are we expecting someone?" Kielton asked.

"Yes, my friend, Kuya."

Nagsimula nang i-serve ang mga pagkain. Kaka-umpisa lang nila nang may pasimpleng
kinawayan si Alandra sa entrada ng restaurant.

When Ann look at the direction, she saw a woman sophisticatedly walking towards
their table. Sporting a designer fitted skirt below her knees and a white turtle
neck sleeveless. Hindi niya mawari pero parang may kamukha ito, she just can't
remember who.

Alandra stood up to introduce her friend.

"Everyone, this is my friend, Zalanna Guerrera."

"Hi, I'm glad to meet you all."

Nakipagbeso ito sa kanila ni Xaria at nakipag-kamay naman kay Kielton at Clinton.

"I'm glad to see you again, Zalanna." Xaria spoke in a friendly tone.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Xaria. I hope you can visit in our Hacienda again."

Xaria just smiled coyly. She didn't speak again. Instead, she starting to avoid
Clinton cold stares for some reason.
"Let's get party tonight!" Magiliw na aya sa kanila ni Alandra na para bang
mapapawi ang ngiti sa labi kung tatanggihan nila.

"Hindi ka pwedeng uminom." Si Kielton sa tabi niya.

"Sasama ako pero hindi iinom." Pabulong na sagot niya at nginisian ang asawa.

"Hindi iinom ang pregnant, okay?" Ani Alandra.

"Hindi ka iinom." Narinig niyang sabi ni Clinton kay Xaria, na kahit mahina lang
ang pagkakasabi, umabot parin sa matalas niyang pandinig.

"I'm in," Xaria muttered then leered at the man beside her.

"Great!" Napa-palakpak si Alandra sa tuwa.

Wala sa sarili na napahaplos siya sa umbok ng kanyang tiyan at napangiti. Hindi na

nga talaga siya pwedeng uminom, hindi lang siya ang malalasing pati na rin ang baby
nila. Napanguso siya, nahabag sa anak nang maisip na malalasing ito kapag uminom
siya ng alak.

"THAT'S TOO sexy. Change." Reklamo ni Kielton sa dress na napili niyang suotin sa
D' Club mamaya.

Pang-apat na palit niya na at napapabuntong hininga nalang sa kahigpitan ng asawa.

Gusto yata long sleeve ang suoting niya at mahabang saya!

"Anong magagawa ko? Lumilitaw talaga!" Pilit niyang ipinapasok ang dibdib para
hindi lumabas sa dress, pero nahihirapan lang siya, hindi niya maawat.

Kielton sighed. Tumayo ito at nilapitan siya, hinawakan ang magkabila niyang
dibdib, tinutulungan siyang isiksik pero mapupunit lang ang damit kung ipipilit.

"Damn," he cursed. He lower his lips to kiss her pouty lips. "Ang laki kasi, buti
hindi ako nalulunod 'no,"

Tinampal niya ang dibdib ng asawa, tapos ay natawa. "Loko ka talaga."

Hinarap niya ulit ang cabinet, kaunti lang ang dala niyang damit. Nakita niya ang
kulay asul na long sleeve dress, hindi masyado mababa ang tabas sa bandang dibdib
at hanggang baba ng tuhod niya ang haba. Kinuha niya 'yon.

"Ito nalang?" At ipinakita sa asawa para sa approval.

"Your last dress. Okay, let's see."

Ann remove her dress in front of her husband. Tahimik lang si Kielton na pinapanood
siya at naghihintay na matapos siya. He even help her to pull down the hem of the
dress until it reach her knees.

"Okay na ba 'to?" Tanong niya at inayos ang bandang dibdib, litaw parin ang
cleavage niya pero hindi na eskandalosa.

"Hmm, ayos na." Sabay dampi ng halik nito sa cleavage niya paangat sa leeg.

Ann tilted her head. Napapangiti siya sa panlalambing ni Kielton.

When they heard the doorbell, doon lang huminto sa paghalik-halik ang asawa niya.
"Nandyan na sila."

Kielton groaned when she push him away then she grab her channel purse.

He lazily put his arm above her shoulder while walking towards the door. Sa labas
ay naroon si Alandra na pinanliitan ng mata ang kapatid ng makitang naka-akbay sa
kanya.

"Are you going with us, Kuya? Seryoso ikaw?"

"Why not, Alandra? Seryoso ako, sasama ako sa asawa ko."

"It's girls night out. You're no fun."

Kielton snorted at Alandra. "My friends are there. We'll be in vip room."

"Whatever. Let's go, sista."

Inagaw siya ni Alandra kay Kielton, natatawang nagpaubaya nalang siya. Ang asawa
niya naman ay nakita niyang napapanguso, nakasunod sa kanila.

"I love you." She mouthed at her cute husband, making him pout his lips even more.

Halos mairap pa ito na para bang gusto siyang kunin kay Alandra, hindi lang
ginagawa.

Pagdating nila sa lobby ay naghihintay na sina Zalanna at Xaria. Sa katapat na

upuan ay nag-uusap naman si Carter at Clinton. Nang makita sila ng mga ito ay
nagsitayo na.

Clinton look dryl at Kielton, like as if it's a shame that he made them wait.
Napaka-istrikto naman nitong brother in-law niya, mabuti at nakakayang pakisamahan
ni Xaria?

"Akala mo kung sinong sobrang gwapo, nagpapahintay pa talaga." Si Carter na may

patutsada kaagad kay Kielton.

Inirapan niya si Carter. Tapos ay malambing na yumakap sa bewang ng asawa niya. Si

Alandra naman ay naglakad palapit kay Zalanna pero naharang ito ni Carter,
hinawakan sa magkabilang bewang.

"Pahalik muna," Then Carter kissed Alandra on the lips.

"Ang gago," Kielton murmured annoyingly.

"That's PDA!" She said to them, giggling.

"Don't follow me around the Club, okay?" It was Alandra being bossy to Carter.

Ann just realized that the hotel staffs are watching them with smile. Especially
Alandra, it seems like she's not aware that Carter's family own the hotel and she's
talking to him like that in front of their employees?

"I like roaming around the Club, I can't promise you that."

"Stay in vip room then? With my brothers, with your friends."

Carter sighed, defeated again. "Okay, noted that." Sabay halik ulit nito sa labi ni
Alandra.
That's how he ended that cute and short argument.

KIELTON is now with his friends in vip room of D' Club. From the glass tinted wall,
they can see what's happening inside the Club. Sa banda niya ay tanaw na tanaw niya
ang asawa na nakaupo sa mahabang couch katabi si Xaria. Kasama ang mga asawa ng mga
kaibigan niya.

He likes seeing her enjoying her time even without him. She socialize with other
people and that's important and part of poeple's life. Hindi niya ipagkakait sa
asawa ang mga bagay na gusto nitong gawin gaya nalang ang pagpunta sa D' Club.

"Ano? Mag-iinom pa ba tayo o tutunawin nalang natin ang asawa natin ng tingin?" Si
Zyron na bumasag sa paninitig nilang magkakaibigan sa pwestong 'yon.

Natawa siya nang matantong tama si gago. Lahat sila nakatingin doon sa glass wall,
tahimik na binabantayan ang mga asawa nila.

"Wag ka ngang magsalita na parang kaya mong hindi titigan ang asawa mo, Fuentes."
Si Dwaye. "Di ba nga, hindi mo sana papayagan si Ericka Jean na sumama ngayong gabi
kasi natatakot ka na makasalubong niya 'yung mga babae mo noon. Away 'yan
panigurado."

Tumawa silang magkakaibigan.

"Kung maka mga babae ka, akala mo naman wala ka rin mga babae dati. Wag lang
masalubong ni Jess ngayon 'no? Para hindi ka outside de kulambo mamaya, Mendez." Si
Zyron na hindi rin papatalo sa pang-aasar.

"Maiba tayo, let's congratulate Kielton for his concert tomorrow." Brooke lifted
his glass.

"That's why we are here to celebrate." It was Drake, lifting his glass too.

"And we are happy that you're now back home! Let's celebrate that, too!"

"Yes! Congrats, brute!" Sabay-sabay na sabi ng mga ito tapos ay inangat ang mga
baso. "Cheers!" They said in unison.

"Grazie tante!" He smile genuinely.

Kielton is so blessed to have a supportive friends like these brutes. They will be
in his concert together with his family and of course, his loving wife, his very
own, Joyce Ann Grande.

35 ~ Wives

CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE

THE FIRST time she went to D' club was the night when Kielton took her virginity.
Now, it's her second time in that Club together with Kielton's friends wives. And
she's belong to that wives because she's now married to Kielton Grande.

Funny, how D' Club became a part of their love story. She's wondering if these
women in front of her had a memories in D' Club before they got married?
"No, it's my first time here." Ericka Jean, Zyron's wife said. "Ang asawa ko ang
palaging nandito noon. Ako naman nasa Isla Fuentes."

"Oo, sila ni Dwaye." Si Jess. "Malay mo, makasalubong natin dito ang mga dati
nilang babae. Humanda talaga sakin 'yang asawa ko."

Nalaman niya na si Dwaye Mendez ang may-ari ng D' Club na asawa ni Jessielyn.

"Siguro naman naka-move on na ang mga 'yon?" Ani Gelicah. "Hindi na siguro
manggugulo."

"Right. Isa pa, madalang naman na si Kuya Dwaye bumisita dito, di ba, Jess? Palagi
nga lang 'yon nakadikit sayo." Si Alexza na tatawa-tawa, kapatid ito ni Dwaye.

Kahit papano ay nakakabisado niya na ang mga pangalan ng mga ito at nakakasundo
niya rin. Masarap pala sa pakiramdam na maraming kaibigan na alam mong totoo ang
ipinapakitang pakikitungo sayo. Masaya siyang makilala ang mga ito.

"Maglaro naman tayo!" Si Jess na palaging nakaka-isip ng mapag-uusapan.

"Ano naman ang lalaruin natin? Anong kalokohan na naman 'yan Jess?"

"Oo nga, maglaro nalang tayo. Tutal mas lamang ang hindi umiinom satin, puro mga
buntis."

Napanguso siya at napahimas sa tiyan. Sa tabi niya ay si Xaria, katabi nito ang
pinsan na si Ayesha, silang tatlo ang hindi umiinom ng alak. Sa kabilang gilid niya
naman ay si Yane, hindi rin umiinom pero hindi naman daw buntis, kakapanganak lang
halos.

"Truth or Dare? Game?" Alandra stood up.

Isa pa 'tong babaeg ito, sinabayan si Jess sa mga naiisip. Ang dalawa ang namuno,
nakatayo pareho. May tinawag na waiter si Jess para alisin ang mga basong naka-
kalat sa lamesa nila. Hawak ni Alandra ang boteng walang laman.

"What's the question, Jess?" Alexza asked.

"Hmm, sino ang nauunang mag orgasm sa inyong mag-asawa?"

Lahat sila natawa. At dahil nga may mga asawa na sila, normal nalang siguro sa
kanila 'yon?

"Alam na kaagad ang sagot, Jess." Si Karen, asawa ni Colton. Kung susumahin, isa
ito sa mature mag-isip sa lahat, sumunod si Gelicah.

"Isang hagod palang ng dila ng asawa ko sakin, tumitirik na ang eyes ko." Sabi ni
Ayesha at maarteng tumawa. She's Clane's wife. "Another question please..."

"Kapag usapang dilaan talaga... magagaling dyan ang mga asawa natin." Alexza
giggle.

"Sinabi mo pa. Naku."

"Yeah, my husband love that licking session." She said naughtily to them, making
all the girls giggles again.

Lahat sila nakaka-relate sa licking session na 'yan!

"Gano'n din ang asawa ko. Walang kapaguran si Brooke."

"Same with my Colton." Karen smile coyly.

"Zyron love that part. Wala rin tigil ang asawa ko sa lick lick na 'yan." Kahit
medyo madilim ay nakikita niya ang pamumula ng pisngi ni Ericka Jean.

She admire Ericka's beauty, it stands out. Lalong gumaganda kapag ngumingiti dahil
lumilitaw ang malalim na biloy sa pisngi. Kaya pala mukhang under dito si Zyron, sa
ganda ba naman ng asawa.

"Si Carter din, kahit I'm sleeping, he use to do it on me..." Alandra pout her lips
cutely. So, there's really happening with the two.

"Howell love licking me, may kasama pang masahe." Si Yane na may malapad na ngisi.

"Well, sino na ang nakaranas ng masahe na 'yan? Taas kamay." Udyok ni Jessielyn.

Naghagikhikan sila nang lahat sila ay nagtaas ng kamay, kahit sina Alandra, Zalanna
at Xaria! Alam ba ng mga 'to ang masahe na pinag-uusapan nila?

"Ayesha, can you explain what kind of massage is the one that we are all talking
about here?"

"Why me?" Ayesha crossed her legs sophisticatedly.

"Explain to Alandra, Zalanna and Xaria. They might be misinterpret the massage?"
Alexza is hesitant.

"You mean, body massage?" Zalanna asked innocently.

"No dear," Gelicah shook her head.

"Any idea? Alandra? Xaria?"

"Well," Alandra shifted her standing position. "It's kinda dirty at first... but,
oh my, I don't wanna speak about it."

"How 'bout you, Xaria?"

Gusto niyang mangiti kay Xaria na halatang hindi sanay sa usapan na 'yon o baka
dahil unang beses din nitong makilala ang mga babae kaya hindi pa sobrang
komportable.

"Lick massage?" Xaria almost whisper the words, but it was clear.

"Yes!"

"Lick massage? Did I heard it, right?" Zalanna asked curiously.

"Yes Zalanna, you heard it right." Alandra said. "Lick massage is a... P massage."
She whispered the last two words, making Zalanna's cheeks rose up.

Naghagikhikan ulit silang lahat. Relate na relate talaga!

"A kind of massage using his tongue..." Ann's voice was low.

"Exactly!" Ayesha agreed to her. "Clane is still doing that kind of massage on me."
"Si Howell din sa akin." Yane muttered softly.

"Kielton once showed me the difference between lick and massage." She chuckled when
she remembered that day.

Uh, she miss her husband already. Nasa vip room ito kasama ang mga kaibigan, sa
pangalawang palapag ng D' Club. Sila namang mga babae ay malapit sa dance floor,
mas piniling doon dahil magsasayaw daw ang mga ito.

"O, game na ba?" Si Jess na hindi papalipasin ang gabi kung hindi magagawa ang
palaro.

"Why not Dare nalang lahat?" Alandra suggested.

"Sige, Dare nalang lahat." Sang ayon naman nila.

Jess started to spin the bottle. They are excited with the dare. Ang unang bote ay
kay Ayesha napunta.

"Okay, Mrs. Ayesha Villamor- Altaraza, we are aware that our husbands are watching
us from that tinted glass wall..." Jess pointed one of the vip room on the second
floor. "Ano nga ulit ang ipapagawa natin kay Ayesha?"

"Sayaw ka! Sayawan mo ang isang lalaki dyan sa dance floor!" Udyok ng mga kasama
niya, sabay hagikhikan.

"Sure!" Ayesha being palaban, she stood up.

Maarte nitong inayos ang glittery na dress na hanggang itaas ng tuhod. Even she
already gave birth to her first son, Ayesha's figured didn't change, sexy parin.

"Tawagin niyo ako kaagad kapag nakita niyong bumaba ang asawa ko, ha?" Bilin nito
sa kanila bago nagpunta sa dance floor.

They cheer her when she stop in front of a handsome man. They started dancing and
Ayesha is really doing the Dare.

"Hala, nandyan na si Clane!" Tarantang sambit ni Jess.

Nang nilingon niya ay pababa na sa hagdan ang mukhang mainit na ulo ni Clane
Altaraza, ang titig ay direkta kay Ayesha na enjoy na enjoy ang pagsasayaw.

"Ayesha, balik ka na dito, dali! Nandyan na 'yung asawa mo!" Tawag nila pero hindi
sila kaagad narinig ng babae dahil malakas ang tugtog sa pwesto nito.

Natahimik silang lahat nang pinanood nila kung paano marahan pero may diin na
hawakan ni Clane ang magkabilang bewang ng asawa at alisin sa dance floor. Ayesha's
pouting her lips cutely.

"I'm just doing the Dare. You're no fun..."

"The Dare, huh? Dancing with that man?" Clane is pissed.

Naglalakad ang dalawa pabalik sa pwesto nila.

"Sayaw lang naman, ha."

"Sa akin ka sumayaw."

At para hindi na magalit ang asawa, Ayesha knew how to make the beast calm.
Hinaplos nito ang panga ni Clane.

"Mamaya sasayawan kita, may kasama pang masahe." Sabay kindat nito sa asawa. "Balik
ka na doon sa mga kaibigan mo, dito lang ako. Behave na ako, okay?"

Suplado lang na umirap si Clane at umalis din, pabalik sa pinanggalingan.

"Sino ang gusto niyong pababain dito?" Pilyang tanong ni Alexza sa kanila.

"Let's try Kuya Clinton." Alandra use her cute stares at them. "Through Xaria."

"We don't need this." Pasimpleng itinabi ni Jess ang bote. "Xaria, are you up to
this?"

"We are here to have fun, so, yes, I'm up."

"Body shot?! But let the man drink the margarita and lick the salt on your
shoulder. There, 'yung handsome!" Alandra pointed a man near the Island counter.

Tumayo si Xaria, palaban din.

"Dito lang kami, ha. Papanoorin ka namin."

"Go, Xaria!" Cheer nila nang naglakad papunta sa Island counter ang dalaga.

The bartender gave her a one shot of margarita. Kinausap nito ang lalaki na kaagad
namang napa-payag.

Xaria put some salt on her bare shoulder, urging the man to lick it.

"Hoy, girls, Clinton is coming to Xaria's way na..."

Napatingin sila sa hagdan at pababa na nga doon ang brother in-law niya. Malupit at
malamig ang mga mata, kuyom ang kamao na para bang anomang oras ay handang manakit.

"Lagot us!" Alandra exclaimed. "Kuya Clinton is over acting naman! Para lick lang!"

Bago pa mang dumikit ang labi ng lalaki sa balikat ni Xaria, naitulak na ito ni
Clinton. At kung hindi nayakap ni Xaria sa bewang, baka nasuntok pa ang lalaki na
nagulat sa biglang pagtulak.

Hindi na nakabalik si Xaria dahil dinala na ni Clinton palabas sa Club.

"May mapaparusahan..." Si Jess na tatawa-tawa.

"Ikaw, mapaparusahan ka ni Kuya Dwaye. Ikaw ang pasimuno." Alexza chuckled.

"Okay lang, masarap magparusa ang asawa ko." Tapos ay ngumisi ito.

"Si Xaria ang siguradong makakatikhim ng parusa ngayong gabi." Aniya,

nakipagngisian.

"I guess, the night is over..." Alandra said, looking at the stairs.

Sinundan niya ng tingin at nakitang pababa na ang mga asawa nila.

"Mapaparusahan din yata ako, ha." Si Ayesha na bumungisngis, tapos ay kumaway kay
Clane na wala parin sa mood.
"Good night, girls. See you tomorrow." Paalam niya sa mga ito at nakipag-beso-beso.

Isa-isa ang mga itong kinuha ng mga asawa. Si Kielton ay kaagad na pumulupot ang
mga braso sa kanyang bewang.

"You girls are playing with us, huh..." he muttered and kiss her forehead.

"Nagkatuwaan lang. Ang saya nga, e!"

"Im happy to see you happy."

"Balik na tayo sa hotel? You need to sleep early."

"Yes, let's go."

Bumalik sila sa hotel. Nagkita-kita pa ang magkakaibigan sa lobby dahil lahat ay sa

Altaraza Hotel naka-check in.

Kinabukasan ay nagsabay-sabay din silang mag-almusal, okupado ang mahabang lamesa.

Lahat ay magandang ang gising, halatang-halata sa mga mukha.

Na kahit si Xaria at Ayesha na halatang naparusahan, maganda ang awra ng dalawa.

Hindi halos naglalayo ng ganda, si Ayesha ay hindi purong Filipina, gano'n din si
Xaria na may dugong Brazilian.

Nang hawiin ni Xaria ang buhok papunta sa likod, napansin niya na may pulang marka
ito sa leeg and it seems like the woman is not aware on that, Xaria continue
eating.

"Is that kiss mark?" It was Ayesha to her cousin.

Nag-angat ng tingin si Xaria rito, nagtataka. Yesha motioned the neck part.

Kinapa 'yon ni Xaria dahil hindi naman makita. Then glared at Clinton who looks
grumpy early in the morning.

"I will add more if you won't behave." Clinton muttered.

Umirap lang si Xaria, wala ng nagawa at hindi na ipinagpatuloy ang argumento sa

harap ng hapag kainan.

KIELTON LEFT early than them. Mas kailangan na naroon na ito sa Araneta Coliseum
maaga palang. Ang pagkakaalam niya ay may huling ensayo pa ito sa stage para mas
pulido ang performance mamayang gabi.

"I'm ready!" Alandra announced and ramp in front of them.

She paired the black mesh with ripped faded pants and boots. The pierced on her
bellybutton made her looks sexier.

Kielton's parents are wearing a smart casual outfit. Xaria is sporting a navy blue
jumpsuit, while Clinton is in dark blue long sleeve.

"You look radiant in that dress." Karrah Grande praised her.

Ann is wearing a grey velvet halter neck dress. It's not very fitted but it's still
shows her baby bump. Gusto niyang napapansin ang tiyan niya.
She always feel proud being a mother. Her hair is in mermaid curls. She also did
her own make up, putting some glittery eyeshadows to emphasize her eyes in the
dark.

"Thanks, mom."

Kalaunan ay bumyahe na sila papunta sa Araneta. The tickets are all sold out and
the heavy traffic in EDSA is expected everyday.

The staffs guide them to where is Kielton when they arrived. Binati ang asawa niya
ng magulang nito at mga kapatid bago nagpaalam na magpupunta na sa mga upuan.

"My beautiful wife..." Kielton welcome her with a sweet hug.

They are in the back stage and everyone is busy. Pabalik-balik ang mga staffs at
organizers, hindi mga magkandaugaga dahil mag-uumpisa na ang concert.

"Congrats, Ann." Ani sa kanya ng mga ka-banda ni Kielton.

"Thank you. And congrats too for this concert. You all deserve this!"

Ngumiti ang mga ito at nagpatuloy sa mga ginagawa. They lightly play their
instruments and checking the guidelines for the event.

"And you," hinaplos niya ang pisngi ng asawa. "I am so proud you."

"Uh, you make my heart melts."

Ann giggled. "I like making your heart melts..."

"Now that you're here, everything is perfect."

"Ang sweet naman ng asawa ko..." she pinched his nose lightly.

Hindi niya maalis ang tingin kay Kielton. He looks so damn handsome and his grey
eyes are twinkling in happiness and contentedness. He rock the top knot hair style
and oh, his growing whisker makes his looks rugged.

Pinadaanan niya ng daliri ang gaspang sa panga ng asawa.

"I like this... it's spiky, it tickles me whenever you kiss me."

"Yeah?" Hinayaan siya nitong haplusin ang panga.

"Uhuh, at ang lakas maka-gwapo lalo."

That made her husband laugh. He's still amuse whenever she praise how good looking
he is. How lucky she is to have him.

Ann eyes lower down to Kielton's clothes. He's rocking the plain black sleeveless
shirt that is open on the both sides. Hinawi niya 'yon at lumitaw ang mga muscles
ng asawa sa tiyan. Napanguso siya.

Gusto niyang ipagdamot pati ang tiyan nito, pero sa ngayon, hahayaan niyang makita
iyon ng marami, tutal naman ay magreretiro na ang asawa, hindi na mauulit ang
concert.

"You want me to change?" He asked gently.

"No, it's fine. Alam ko naman na akin lang 'yan... akin ka lang."

"Yeah, I am all yours. Sa asawa ko lang ako..." sabay marahan na dinampian siya
nito ng halik sa labi.

Mamaya pa ay narinig na nila ang tugtog na galing sa stage. May mga nauna nang nag-
perform na bago ang ColdHeart.

"Hi, Ann,"

Nilingon niya ang bumati sa kanya. It's Alisson with a small genuine smile.

"Hey, Alisson," Ann greeted back.

"It's good to see you again. Congrats,"

"Oh, thank you. Congrats din."

Nangiti ito nang matanto kung ano ang ibig niyang sabihin, sabay pa silang
napahaplos sa tiyan. Naramdaman niyang nag-iba na nga si Alisson, hindi katulad
dati na parang hindi siya welcome. Magaan sa pakiramdam na kahit papano ay maayos
naman na ang pakikitungo nito sa kanya.

"Gonna back to work," Ani sa kanya ni Alisson. "Okay, boys, get ready!"

Tumango ang mga ito at nagsitayo na rin. Hinarap niya ulit si Kielton.

"I'm going to my seat. See you." she kissed his lips.

"Alright." Sabay balik nito ng halik sa labi niya. "I love you."

That made her smile. Bigla-bigla nalang itong nagsasabi na mahal siya at madalas sa
hindi niya inaasahang pagkakataon. And it always surprise her.

"I love you more, my Kielton Grande." She said sweetly.

One more loving glance to her husband, before Ann turn her back on him and walk
towards the vip seats.
36 ~ Concert
This is the last Chapter of this story. Next update will be the Epilogue.

Kielton Grande reminds me that no matter how much free we are and how much
successful we are, our hearts will always bring us from where we started and that
is to our roots... to our family. Na para bang minsan walang saysay ang tagumpay na
tinatamasa kung hindi kasama ang pamilya.

I will never forget this story because I wrote this during CV pandemic. Inilayo ako
ng kwentong ito sa reyalidad kahit na pansamantala lang. Sana ay kayo rin.

CHAPTER THIRTY SIX

DALAWANG bodyguard ang nag-guide kay Ann papunta sa upuan niya. Napaigtad pa siya
nang makitang punung-puno ang Coliseum at binabalot ng mga sigawan at tilian galing
sa mga fans.

Sa upper part ay may mga karatulang nakalahad, patungkol sa ColdHeart at sa mga

paghanga ng mga ito.

She can say that ColdHeart is really one of the most successful group band in the
Philippines. Ang hirap-hirap punuin ng Araneta Coliseum pero napuno ng mga ito.
ColdHeart gave a big impact not just in all their fans, but also in music industry.

Naghiyawan ulit ang mga tao nang mag flash sa malalaking screen ang magandang mukha
niya. Ann quickly give her best smile and wave at ColdHeart's fans. Nang maihatid
siya sa upuan ay hindi parin nilubayan ng camera ang gawi nila.

Inisa-isang nailagay sa malalaking screen ang mukha ng magulang ni Kielton, even

Alandra and Clinton with Xaria. It's like a recognition that Kielton's family is
now supporting him.

Ann even shock when at her back, her mother patted her shoulder. Katabi nito ang
daddy niya, si Amara pati na rin ang Kuya Asher niya!

"Oh, Gosh, you looks so shock..." Ang mommy niya na parang gusto pa siyang paikutan
ng mga mata.

"Mom, dad," Medyo tumayo siya para ma-beso ang mga ito. Ang dalawang kapatid niya
naman ay tumayo rin para ma-beso siya.

That scene flashes the big screens, too. Oh-oh, they are so much catching
attention.

Sa magkabilang hilera ng gilid niya ay ang mga kaibigan ni Kielton kasama ang mga
asawa, nagkawayan lang sila dahil hindi na nagtangka pang magbeso-beso. Pati ang
mga mukha ng mga ito ay nahagip din ng camera at napunta sa malalaking screen sa
itaas.

"Ang gwapo ko!" Si Zyron sabay turo sa mukha nito sa screen.

Nagtawanan ang mga kaibigan nito pati tuloy siya ay natawa na rin. Ang kengkoy
talaga.

Ang mga ka-hilera nila sa vip seats ay mga sikat na artista kaya madalas na naroon
ang mga camera. Ipinapakita kung sino ang mga sumuporta sa ColdHeart na mga sikat
sa industriya, mapa-artista o singer man 'yan.

The crown went super wild when the host started to give a hint who's the next
performance. The host is a famous actress and actors. showing their support to the
ColdHeart.

"I'm a fan and I'm super excited to watch them! The female host said excitedly.

"Me too. I'm a fan! Let's welcome them!" The male host in a high tone, making the
crown screams in excitement.

"ColdHeart!!!" The two host exclaimed before they left the stage.

Para siyang nabibingi sa lakas ng hiyawan. Alam niyang sikat ang banda ng asawa
pero ang sakit talaga sa tenga ng mga sigawan, napapatakip siya pero napapangiti.
Sobrang proud na proud siya kay Kielton, gusto niyang maiyak!

Isa-isang naglabasan ang mga miyembro, mula kay Owen, Jasper and Felixx. They wave
at the wild fans and even bow their heads to show how grateful they are for that
support that fans are giving them right now.

When the spot light strike to Kielton's direction, the crowd couldn't stop from
screaming his name. Naninindig ang balahibo niya sa ipinapamalas na paghanga ng mga
fans, na kahit ang mga artista sa kahilera nila ay napapatili.

When her husband smile and wave at the crowd, it feels like all female fans lost
their breath. Sa malalaking screen ay ipinakita ang pagwawala ng mga fans, may mga
umiyak pa sa sobrang galak na makita ang ColdHeart.

"Everyone," Kielton started to talk but he stopped because the fans can't really
stop themselves from screaming.

His chuckled echoed around the Coliseum and damn, it's so good in the ears.

At the big screen of the stage, at the back of ColdHearts, Kielton's face is in
there. Ann almost pout her lips while watching how her husband face looks so
perfect in the big screen. Kahit saan niya tignan, parang wala talagang kapintasan.

"We are very, very grateful because of the chance that you guys are giving us to
express ourselves through music." Kielton continue, the crowd calmed down. "This
will be a short introduction, bare with me..."

"Go on," she muttered even if Kielton won't hear her.

"Despite of the tragedy that happened to us, to those painful events that tested
our patience and faith to our Almighty God, despite of all the agony that our
hearts felt for losing one of our brave man here, Jude, we are still very bless
because we are here in front all of you, doing the things the we love the most."
Kielton said sincerely.

The crowd clap their hands. Pumalakpak din sila. Ann can't take her eyes off of her
husband. Every passing days, every moment and every words he say, it makes her love
him even more.

"Thank you everyone for joining us tonight! Let's have fun!" Kielton quickly
switched his emotion to enthusiasm, it brings back the wild crowd.

Her husband started to strum his guitar. Then his eyes went to the vip seats, it
was so easy for him to find her despite of all the people around.

When he smile at her, she smile back and mouthed I Love you, making his smile
became a sexy smirk.

"Jude, man, this is for you. Sing with us." He said when they started playing the
song; See You Again By Wiz Khalifa.

"Damn, it reminds me of our Keith." Zyron talked to Carter.

"Yeah, I missed that brute." Carter responds and focus his eyes to the stage,
beside him is Alandra, he's holding her hand, rest it on his lips, then kissing it.

The song was perfectly performed. And they play another song, a cover song.
Everyone is singing with them. Nakiki-kanta rin siya kapag alam niya ang kanta.

Ann is staring at her husband, her heart is so full. Kielton sing beautifully and
soulfully, it made her fall for him over and over again. And whenever he close his
eyes, she can see how much passionate he is to music.
When their song became louder, that made him move constantly, roaming the stage, in
front of the stage, side to side, Keilton's sweats became more visible.

His forearms gets shiny, his hair is getting wet, too. He move and check his
earpiece using his one hand when the crowd gets louder, that gave him a hard time
to hear the sounds from his bandmate's instruments, para mas makasabay.

From his veiny forearms, down to the back of his hands and the way he skillfully
strum his guitar, that image flashes on the big screen behind him. But what makes
her heart happy is when she saw the wedding ring on his finger, it looks so perfect
on him.

Fans easily noticed his sweats, so they started screaming.

"Take it off! Take it off!"

Napaangat siya ng tingin sa bandang itaas kung saan lang ang maabot ng tanaw niya.
What? Take if off? Kielton's sleeveless shirt?

Napailing siya at parang nahumaling na pwedeng tanggaling para hindi matayuan ng

pawis ang asawa.

Halos humagikhik siya sa kapilyahan na naiisip.

"Kuya should remove his clothes! Give his fans a more deserving view." Alandra said
and wiggle her eyebrow at her.

Tumayo ito at nakisabay sa sigaw ng fans.

"Kuya, take it off! Come on!"

The other camera went to Alandra, showing her in the big screens at the top, urging
her brother to take of his clothes.

Napalitan ng pawisan ngunit gwapong mukha ng asawa ang dambuhalang screen sa likod
nito. The camera man and director of the concert really love him, huh.

Ann stood up, she gets excited. Kung pwede lang na puntahan niya ang asawa at
punasan ng pawis ay gagawin niya pero ayaw niyang mang-agaw ng eksena.

"Take it off! Take it off!" The fans continue urging Kielton to take his shirt off.

Kielton short and amuse laugh echoed around. Hinawakan nito ang mic.

"What?" He asked the fans, smiling, showing his perfectly set of white teeth.

"Take your shirt off!" Alandra scream, nakikipagsabayan sa lakas ng sigawan ng mga
fans.

"Take this off?" Kielton pointed his sweaty shirt.

"Yes!" The crowd answer, giggling.

"Oh, I need my wife's permission for this." Then his amuse eyes drop down on her.

"Kianna, payagan mo na!"

"Sige na! Patingin naman kami!"

"Ngayon lang naman!"

"Hanggang tingin lang naman kami!"

Narinig niyang request ng mga fans kaya natawa siya.

"Brute, kapag hinubad mo raw 'yang damit mo, outside de kulambo ka mamaya!" Si
Zyron na sumigaw, nagtawanan ang mga nakarinig, lalo na ang mga kaibigan nito.

The camera went on her. Animo naghihintay ang mga fans kung papayag ba siyang
hubarin ni Kielton ang damit nito. At nakakahiya na hindi niya ito papayagan,
siguradong malulungkot angmga fans at dahil gusto niya rin ipagmalaki ang katawan
ni Kielton, she smile sweetly at him.

Nakita niya ang pag-angat ng mga kilay nito, hindi inaasahan na papayag siya dahil
sa ngiti niyang 'yon.

"Take it off!" She motioned him to do it and she smile playfully.

"Are you sure?" He looks hesitant.

"Yes, sure!" She even lifted her thumbs for approval.

"Hindi ba ako ma outside de kulambo mamaya?" Pabirong tanong nito dahilan kung
bakit nagtilian ang mga fans sa sobrang kilig!

Uminit ang pisngi ni Ann. Hindi na kinakaya ang bonggang atensyon na nakukuha.
Grabe naman kasi ang asawa niya, humihingi pa ng permiso sa paghuhubad, e sanay
naman itong nakahubad, kaya lang kapag silang dalawa lang.

"Go on, take it off, baby!" She urge him together with the fans.

Nginitian niya pa ulit ang asawa para ipakitang ayos lang talaga sa kanya at nag-e-
enjoy siya.

Another song started to play and they do their own version. When Kielton remove his
guitar from his body, those loud screams made her wince.

He could almost here him chuckled at their fans reaction. He hold the mic and with
the use of his other free hand, from his nape, he pulled up his shirt, making the
crowd get wild.

Pati ang mga asawa ng kaibigan ng asawa niya ay nagsitilian, Xaria and Alandra
screams, too. Kaya pati tuloy siya ay nakitili na rin, kilig na kilig.

Kielton's broad shoulder and flat ripped stomach, sweaty hair and body, everything
about hm is so perfect in her eyes.

Binalot ng imahe nito ang malalaking screen, hindi magkandaugaga ang mga mata ng
mga fans kung saan titingin, pero siya, kay Kielton lang talaga ang buo niyang
atensyon.

I'm here without you baby

But you're still on my lonely mind

I think about you baby and i dream about you all the time
He continue singing, leaving his guitar and walk forward to get closer to the
crowd.

"Sing with me!" He urge them, putting his mic on the crowd.

Now that he's a bit closer, she can now see the stitched on his stomach. It's the
reminder of that tragic night of his life. Masakit man ang pinanggalingan ng tahi
na 'yon, pero nagmukhang mas nakalakas pa sa dating ng asawa ng tahing 'yon, mas
maangas, nakakamangha.

His dark ripped pants is hanging dangerously on his waist, it almost reveal his
sexy v-line. Hindi naman eskandaloso sa mata, kung tutuusin ay ang hot talaga ng
asawa niya.

I'm here without you baby

But you're still with me in my dreams

And tonight girl, it's only you and me....

The crowd sings with him. It sounds so peaceful. It's so good in the ears.

When Kielton walks back to his bandmates, his large tattoo of La Liberta at the
back of his shoulders, at the lower part of his nape, revealed. It's so damn sexy.

Idagdag pa ang ma-muscle nitong likod na pinagpapantasyahan niya sa tuwing nasa

pagitan ng mga hita niya ang ulo ng asawa.

She always noticed his muscled back and damn, she likes it a lot. Ang tigas at
masarap!

After another hours, the concert ended with a blast and people leave the Coliseum
with happy hearts and big smiles on their lips.

Nang pupuntahan niya sana si Kielton sa back stage, punung-puno ng media doon at
kailangan na harapin iyon ng ColdHeart para kumpirmahan pa lalo ang anunsyon ng mga
ito kanina tungkol sa ColdHeart Recording Studio and Music Production.

Ann go back to the Altaraza hotel with Kielton's family and friends. Ang pamilya
niya ay sa mansyon na nila dumeretso.

Alam niyang may after party pa ang asawa at hindi na siya nakasama kahit gustuhin
man nito. Mas pinili niyang magpahinga na, napagod siya kakatili at sigaw, pero
sobrang saya niya para sa asawa.

MALAMBING na nakahilig siya sa balikat ni Kielton. They are on their way to Cebu
inside a private plane. Kasama nila ang pamilya ng asawa, si Xaria ay katabi ni
Clinton.

"Still tired?" Kielton asked softly, kissing her head.

"Yes,"

Sinong hindi mapapagod? Dalawang araw silang nagkulong sa suite nila pagkatapos ng
concert nito. Bumawi sa kanya ang asawa dahil sa naging busy ito ng sobra bago ang
concert. Sulit naman ang pagbawi.

"It's my fault, okay, I'll let you rest."

"Ang saya talaga sa concert. Lumabas kaagad ang mga pictures mong topless. Sikat ka
parin." Aniya, nagpipigil ng antok. "Kumuha ako ng isa."

"Talaga?" Amuse na tanong nito. "Kailangan pa ba 'yon? Palagi mo naman akong

nakikita."

"I want to have a copy, I want to paint it."

"Then paint me personally. I'm willing."

"Sige, ha. Ipipinta talaga kita. Gusto ko topless."

"Kahit hubo't-hubad pa."

Natawa siya at mahina itong kinurot sa tagiliran.

"Topless lang. Para sa mata ko lang 'yung ibaba mo."

"Oo, sayo lang talaga 'to." Bulong nito, nanunukso.

"Akin lang lahat 'yan." Medyo madamot niyang sinabi.

Kielton laugh against her ear. "For my wife only. At, ikaw, sakin ka lang din. Kayo
ni baby. Sakin lang kayo." Mapag-angkin nitong bulong.

Tumango siya, nangingiti.

Kielton being territorial almost makes her leer, but she find it so sweet.
Epilogue
It was always felt like reaching another achievement whenever I finished a story.
It always inspire me to write more.

We will always remember Kielton Grande's story because we were with him while
facing the CV pandemic. He brought us to another side of the world to temporarily
escape from reality. That's what made him extra special to me.

Anyway, any guess who's the next Territorial Man 9? I know you already have a hint,
but I still want to know. Lemme know.

EPILOGUE

IT WASN'T a prediction. Kielton knew ever since that in the end, he would spend his
life helping his brother running their family business. It's in his blood, he can't
deny the fact that the business tycoon - Sebastian Grande's blood is running
through his veins.

The reason why he chose music is because that's what he really love. Minsan, mas
madalas na pinipili natin ang isang bagay na nagpapasaya sa'tin kahit na ang
kapalit niyon ay kalungkutan para sa iba.

Kielton admit that he had been selfish that time, he created his own rebellion to
get what he wanted and luckily it happened, he got his freedom by choosing music
over his family business.

Nagtagumpay man sa larangan na piniling tahakin ngunit alam niyang sa loob ng

dibdib, his success is not valid without his family beside him.

Kaya naman kahit hindi halata ay sobrang saya niya na sinuportahan siya ng magulang
kahit sa huling sandali ng karir niya sa mundo ng musika. That completes him.

Kielton loosen up his necktie after signing some papers, then he tiredly rest his
back on the swivel chair. Clinton is in vacation with Xaria, that's why he's in-
charge.

The doorknob clicked, making him arched his eyebrow. Walang sinoman ang hindi
kumakatok kapag pumapasok sa opisina niya, ang asawa niya lang ang kayang gumawa
niyon. At hindi nga siya binigo ng sariling pakiramdam, iniluwa ng pinto ang
napaka-gandang asawa.

Ann is wearing a baby pink pleated lace dress that reach her knees. Her long hair
is in bun and her beautiful smiles reflects the happiness on her eyes.

"I miss my husband," She purse her lips and shrug her shoulder.

Kielton open his arms to welcome his lovely wife. She sat on her lap and kissed his
lips.

"I miss my wife, I'm glad you came early."

"Hmm yeah, sasabayan kita sa lunch."

Dumapo ang kanyang palad sa nakaumbok nitong tiyan, hinaplos niya 'yon.

"How's our baby?"

Ann looked down on her stomach. Inilagay nito ang palad sa ibabaw ng kamay niya
doon at sabay na silang humahaplos.

"She's fine, I felt like she's kicking sometimes."

His first child is a girl. Wala pa ay parang gusto ng sumakit ng ulo niya.

"Sana sa akin nalang magmana ang anak natin."

Kaagad na umismid ang asawa, alam na kaagad ang gusto niyang iparating.

"Masyado bang matigas ang ulo ko para ipagdasal mo na sayo siya magmana sana?"
Medyo pagalit nitong sinabi, nangingiti siya dahil busangot na ang mukha. "Matigas
din naman ang ulo mo, ha."

"Which one?" He naughtily asked.

"Uh!" Ann buried her face on his neck. "Parehong matigas ang taas at ang baba!"

Tuluyan na siyang natawa. Nawala na ng tuluyan ang pagod na naramdaman kanina.

"I'm just kidding." The he kissed her head. "Kung sayo magmamana ang panganay natin
at kahit ang mga susunod pa na magiging anak natin, ayos lang sa akin. I can handle
another you."

"Talaga?"

"Yeah, baka maaga lang akong tumanda kapag marami na kayo. Mamahalin mo parin ako?"
Ann laugh softly. "Of course. Mamahalin kita kahit na uugod-ugod ka na."

That's ridiculous but it's sweet. It made his heart beat like crazy.

Kielton caress his wife's smooth hair. Ann is playing with his tie using her
fingers.

"Mamahalin kita hanggang sa pagtanda natin kahit pa dumating ang araw na hindi mo
na ako makilala." Madamdamin niyang sinabi, pabulong.

Nakita niya ang pag-guhit ng munting ngiti sa labi nito.

"Ang sweet naman ng asawa ko," anito, tapos ay hinagkan siya sa labi.

Kielton deepen the kiss until their hands roam around their body. Her hand drop
down to his belt, that made his lips form in to a smirk.

"Did you lock the door?" He asked, arching his brows because of his wife's
aggressiveness for unbuckling his belt and unzipping his slacks.

"I did, I double locked it."

His wife's lips lower down to his jaw, adams apple and unbutton his long sleeves
polo to kiss his chest.

"Are you that hot? We just made love this morning." He shook his head, amuse.

"Yes we did, but you didn't let me taste you. So, it's my turn."

Ann smiled wickedly before she freed him, her hand automatically caress his erect
manhood.

Napasandal si Kielton sa swivel chair nang bumaba ang asawa sa kandungan niya at
lumuhod sa harap niya. His legs is a bit parted, he's so ready to feel her mouth on
his shaft.

Kielton grab his wife's hair when she started licking the tip of his manhood, she
lick it and his diamond pierced on it.

"Baby..." he whispered huskily, watching his wife sucking his whole thing.

The beautiful view of her mouth taking his hard length made him groan in pleasure.

The reason why some times, he don't let his wife giving him a head is because she
always gets choked. And right now, Ann's eyes is watering because she take him
deeper, he can feel his pierced poking her throat and fuck, he could come in no
time!

"Tang ina, mmm," He gripped on her hair when she heard her moan deliciously while
his shaft is resting inside her mouth.

"Ah! Ah!" she keeps on moaning, her hands is now massaging his balls.

Kielton tilted his head back, feeling so satisfied with his wife's mouth. He guide
her head to the pace that he wants, ignoring her being choked. Damn, his wife will
surely get what she wants, too, after he reach his climax.

NALULUHA na si Ann. Kielton is so huge. Nasa loob ng bibig niya ang pagkalalaki ng
asawa, inilalabas-masok niya 'yon sa kanyang bibig. Kielton is now tilting his head
back, his breathing hitched and his adams apple is moving sensually.

Maluwag na ang pagkakatali ng neck tie nito at nakabukas na rin ang ilang butones
ng suot na long sleeves polo. He's sitting on the swivel chair while she's giving
her husband a head.

"Tang ina..." his grip on her hair tells her that he's already on the edge.

Ann move her head deeper, trying her best to fully take his shaft. Halos maduwal
siya nang umabot sa ngala-ngala niya ang dulo ng pagkalalaki ng asawa, kumiliti sa
kanya ang bulitas nito, lalo siyang ginanahan kahit na nabubulunan.

"Ann! Oh, tang ina!" Kielton gasped when she deep throat him again.

She closed her eyes when she felt a hot liquid squirted inside her mouth. Kielton
release her lips on his shaft quickly, making some of his semen spread on her face.

"Oh, fuck!" he was breathless and his eyes burn with so much desire when he saw his
own liquid dripping to her face down to her parted lips.

Ann licked the liquid near her lips without breaking an eye contact with her
husband, seducing him.

"How's that?" She asked in a soft tone.

Kielton shook his head, telling her that he will return the favor.

He grab her waist, lifted her and put her above the table.

"Baby, you took my breath away. Now, it's my turn." He said hoarsely and pin her
back to the table, making her giggle.

Kielton move was fast. He remove her underwear and parted her legs. Nakagat ni Ann
ang labi ng wala ng ibang seremonya pang ginawa nag asawa, sinunggaban kaagad nito
ang pagkababae niya na para bang kanina pa nanggigigil na halikan siya sa parteng
'yon.

Ann massage her boobs while her husband is licking her femininity. Sarap na sarap
siya sa ginagawa ng asawa, bawat hagod ng dila nito ay halinghing ang kapalit
galing sa kanya.

"Oh, Kielton, baby... ohhh..." she moan sexily.

Pinaikot-ikot ni Kielton ang dila sa kabasaan niya, ang daplis ng hikaw nito sa
bawat sulok ng kanyang kaselanan ay nagpapaigtad sa kanya. She let out a cute
giggle when he intently brush his pierced on her cl*t.

"You love this?" Tapos ay inulit ulit ang hagod.

"Yes, I love that a lot. Do it more, my husband, please..."

At hindi siya binigo ng asawa, inulit nito 'yon hanggang sa manginig ang mga hita
niya at maabot ang tuktok ng kaligayahan.

Still gasping from her orgasm, Kielton entered his hard manhood inside of her.
Animo huminto ang inog ng kanyang mundo sa sarap nang marahas na bayuhin ng asawa
ang pagkababae niya... at sabay nilang nakamit ang paraiso na dulot ng pag-iisa ng
kanilang mga katawan.
NANGINGITI parin si Ann habang sabay na kumakain kasama si Kielton. He looks hot in
a formal attire. Siya rin ang naghahanda ng susuotin nito tuwing umaga. She's
really doing her responsibility as Kielton Grande's wife.

Walang mapaglagyan ang kasiyahan sa puso niya. Ito na 'yon. Ito na 'yung sinasabing
tignan mo lang ang taong mahal mo, parang wala ka ng mahihiling pa dahil sobrang
kuntento ka na. That's how she felt every time she stares at Kielton, aside from
she's loving him even more every passing day.

"Baby, let's finish eating a real food, after this, I will eat you again, okay?" he
said when he noticed that she's staring at him lovingly and naughtily.

Ann blushed.

"No, you continue working and I will be here."

"If that's what my wife wants, then fine. We can continue that on our bed though."

"Exactly!" Then her smile grew wider, making Kielton's shook his head, there's a
smile on his lips.

Kinagabihan ay sabay din sila ni Kielton na umuwi sa mansyon. They ate dinner with
Kielton's family. She noticed that Alandra is not in the mood, matamlay.

"What's wrong, Alandra? Don't you like the foods?" Karrah Grande asked her daughter
worriedly.

"No, I'm full. I can't eat. Can I skip dinner?"

"Sure, go and take a rest. You look tired."

"Okay, thanks, mom."

Tumayo si Alandra at umalis na sa hapag. Nang tignan niya si Kielton ay tahimik

lang na kumakain.

SHE'S HAPPY that finally Kielton able to sail again. Noon kasi ay ayaw nito, pero
unti-unti ay nawala na ang tila sumpa nito sa tubig dagat.

Bumalik na ang pagkagusto nito sa paglalayag sa tubig. Malulungkot siya kung hindi,
because she knew that sailing made her husband at peace, too.

They are in the yacht and the sun lights are striking their direction. Her husband
is sitting on the white floor, topless.

She's painting him for how many hours now. His background is the turquoise water,
it's easier to paint for her than having a background with different size and
colors.

From his man bun hair, enchanting face and sexy neck, Ann is now painting his neck.

Kaunti nalang ay pwede na silang magpahinga muna, kaya lang ay napapansin niya ang
madalas na pag-galaw na ng asawa, halatang nangangawit na at hindi lang masabi sa
kanya dahil iniisip na mapuputol ang kanyang kasiyahan.

"Kaunti nalang, okay?" Aniya, nginitian ito sabay balik ng atensyon sa unfinished
canvass sa harap.

The only thing that covers Kielton's lower part is the small white towel. Kanina pa
siya napapairap dahil nadi-distract siya sa parteng 'yon, natural na naka-umbok
talaga ang pagkalalaki ng asawa niya.

"Can you just take a photo of me? So you have a copy."

Now, she realized, he's really giving up. Bumuntong hininga siya tapos ay kinuha sa
gilid ang camera. She took a photo of her husband.

"Okay na," sabay tingin-tingin sa tatlong litratong nakuha niya.

Kielton stood up, making the towel fell down the floor, she look at it behind her
lashes. Kunyari ay abala sa pagtingin ng mga ilan pang larawan nila sa camera pero
hindi na, nakuha na nito ang atensyon niya.

"I wish I could paint you, too." Kielton grab the camera from her hands and put it
back to the table beside her.

Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa asawa dahil kung hindi, sakto sa pagkalalaki nito ang
mukha niya.

"I think, having a beautiful voice is enough. I can live with it."

She caress Kielton's ripped stomach, there's a ghost smile on her lips. Then her
eyes drop down to his erection.

"Eyes up, wife,"

Ann rolled her eyes. "You're seducing me. Standing in front of me, naked and with
your erection. What do you expect me to do, huh, my husband?"

"Don't tell me you want to give me a head?"

"Why not?"

"No, ma-i-stretch na naman ang bibig mo."

Umikot ang init hanggang sa batok ni Ann. Ang laki naman kasi talaga ng alaga ng
asawa niya. Palagi siyang nabubulunan.

Kielton slowly kneel in front of her, then she parted her legs. She's sitting in
the soft bed sun lounger. Tinaasan niya ito ng kilay, napakapit sa balikat nito.

"Don't try. Baka mamaya lang ay nandito na ang yate ng kapatid mo." Saway niya dito
nang mag-umpisa siyang halikan sa hita.

Alam niyang susunod sa paglalayag sila Clinton at Xaria, nauna lang sila dahil
ipipinta niya si Kielton. Baka nga parating na rin ang mga 'yon. Hindi naman din
sila sobrang malayo sa port.

"Here, wear some boxer shorts." Kinuha niya sa tabi ang boxer shorts nito.

Walang nagawa si Kielton kundi suotin 'yon. Mukha pang nalugi dahil hindi naka-isa
sa kanya. Wala silang tigil sa pagtatalik sa totoo lang. Walang kasawaan.

After an hour. Another yacht docked near theirs. Clinton was the one who drove
that. Kinawayan niya si Xaria na nasa barandilya rin.

"May pinuntahan pa kayo?" Pasigaw na tanong niya para marinig nito lalo.
"Yes, we just sailed around." Xaria answered, smiling and always blooming.

Hinahangin ang mahabang dress nito, pati ang buhok na naka-kulot ang dulo. Nang
tignan niya ito sa bandang tiyan, kung hindi siya nagkakamali, may umbok doon,
hindi lang sobrang halata dahil maluwag ang dress.

Kielton arms wrap around her, he's hugging her from the side.

"I think Xaria is pregnant," she told her husband.

"She is,"

Mabilis na binalingan niya ang asawa, alam nito!

"Sino ang nagsabi sayo?"

"Halata naman, can't you see?"

"Napapansin ko pero ayaw ko siyang tanungin."

"That's good, because that's none of our business."

"Yes. It's their business."

Clinton went to Xaria. Tinanguan lang sila nito bago inaya sa loob ang kasintahan.

"Bakit kaya sila pumasok?" Maang na tanong niya.

"Do I really need to answer that? O gusto mo pumasok din tayo sa loob para masagot
natin 'yang tanong mo?" Tatawa-tawa ito, sabay masahe sa kanyang dibdib.

MADILIM NA pero naroon parin sila nakadaong sa bandang gilid. Hindi na rin naman
lumabas sila Xaria, ikinulong na talaga ni Clinton.

"Puntahan natin sila?" Aya niya kay Kielton na nakayakap sa kanya, nakahiga sila sa
kama.

"For what?"

"Makikipagpalit ako ng pagkain? Makikipagkwentuhan?"

"Or you want to know what they are doing?" Duda nitong tanong, na ikinatawa niya.

"Hindi, ah!" Bumangon siya. "Kung ayaw mo, ako nalang."

"Susunod ako,"

Ann wore her dress and underwear. Tinignan niya rin ang mga pagkain nila doon at
kumuha ng isang putahe, dala niya 'yon hanggang sa umakyat sa open deck.

Bukas ang ilaw sa kabilang yate pero walang tao sa deck. To check if they are
outside, Ann walk on the other tail of the yacht, medyo madilim doon pero tanaw
niya rin ang kabilang buntot ng yate ng dalawa.

Ann narrowed her eyes when she get a vision of Xaria, the lights are dim on her
direction. Nakasandal ito sa barandilya, nakapa-tingala. Ang tanging suot lang ay
dilaw na bikini top.

She can see Xaria's baby bump, but what made Ann's eyes wide is when she lower her
gaze, she saw Clinton kneeling in front of Xaria... while licking the woman's
private part.

Ang isang binti ng dalaga ay hawak ni Clinton, nakasampay sa balikat nito, Xaria is
grinding her hips, as if rubbing her womanhood against Clinton's tongue.

"Hey," Kielton called her.

Taranta na na mabilis siyang lumapit sa asawa para hindi na ito lumapit sa kanya!

"Let's go back!" Sabay hatak niya sa braso ni Kielton pabalik sa kabilang deck, na
dagat ang tanawin.

"I thought you want to go to them?"

"I changed my mind."

"You're sweating," Kielton noticed her sweats, making her winced. "Tell me, did you
see something?"

Nakanguso siyang tumango. "I saw them, you know, doing what we are doing..."

Tumabi si Kielton sa kanya at niyakap siya.

"I told you, don't go there."

Naupo sila sa bed lounger. The wind blow her hair. Malambing siyang yumakap sa
asawa. Her head is on his chest, she can hear his heartbeat.

There, in Kielton Grande's arms, she found her own peace. She found her happiness
and completeness.

"You know, even before, I can't see myself being married with other man. It's
always been you even when I didn't want it to be, because honestly, I was scared of
falling in love with a man like you." She whispered softly.

Everyone knows Kielton Grande's reputation when it comes to women, he's a fucking
womanizer, a playboy. But she can't stop her heart from falling for him, she needed
to go with the flow.

"You taught my heart to take a risk, Kiel. Ikaw lang talaga ang lalaking nakikita
kong makakasama ko sa araw-araw kahit hindi pa ako sigurado noon kung magiging tayo
nga talaga sa huli."

Hindi naman talaga kaagad mararamdaman ng tao ang kasiguraduhan kung mananatili ba
sa kanila ang minamahal, di ba?

Kailan ba masasabi kung sila nga talaga ang para sa isa't-isa? Sa dami nang
pagsubok bang nalagpasan? Sa dami ng luha, sakit at saya ba na naranasan?

Sa totoo lang ay hindi niya masagot, dahil ang tanging alam niya lang, kapag
parehong tunay ang pagmamahalan, kapag parehong lumaban at kapag walang bumitaw,
doon lang mapapatunayan na kahit tadhana pa ang makialam, sa huli, mas mananaig ang
pagmamahal na handang paabutin hanggang sa dulo.

"I want you to know that even from the beginning, it was always you, Ann. Whenever
I picture myself happy, mostly, it's with you. It was you that I wanna be with in a
bad times and a good times. It was you that I wanna be the mother of my children
and it was you that I wanna be with in every single day of my life. It'll always be
you, my wife."

Kielton kissed her lips after saying those heartwarming words to her. The
overwhelming feeling is making her eyes watered, she felt so love. Her husband is
really a blessing to her like their baby.

"I love you very much," she whispered lovingly, caressing her husband's jaw.

There's a glimpse of so much love on his beautiful gray eyes. Naaaninag niya sa mga
mata nito ang repleksyon ng kislap ng mga bituin sa langit. Napaka-gandang
pagmasdan.

When Kielton stare at her, it looks like she's staring back at the world that they
built together.

"The only place that I want to be is with you. Sobrang mahal kita." He lowered his
lips again to kiss hers, she willingly let him to own her again.

Her heart is pounding inside her chest. Walang mapaglagyang saya kasama ang
lalaking mahal na magiging katuwang niya sa pagbuo ng sarili nilang pamilya.

"Now, let me make love with my beautiful wife." Kielton whispered territorially and
tenderly, before his lips started to claim every inch of her body with so much
devotion for her.