You won't like him,when he's mad

[UNEDITED] RATED SPG: Sassy Goddess, breathtakingly gorgeous and widely held all
the rage.. That's how you describe Zoey Vivien Mariano, She's the definition of
close-to-perfect type of girl. She almost have it all..Perfect family,fabulous
friends, fame, money,beauty and brain.. Name it! People loves her..But one day she
started losing everything one by one. She was tormented, until she found herself in
a tricky situation with NO CHOICE but to marry a guy namely Sebastian Kyle
Herrera,a foolproof multi-millionaire and a sexybeast which secretly has weird
sexual fetishes and extreme sexual hunger on her.. How will Zoey handle this
tormented relationship with him? Will they end up hating each other or maybe the
other way around??.

WARNING: This story is rated SPG because it contains mature content that is not
appropriate for minor viewers.This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance of
characters to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

The Author holds exclusive rights to this work. Unauthorized duplication is

prohibited NOTE: FOR GRAMMATICAL ERRORS AND TYPOS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN
WORK ON IT. THIS STORY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION,FORGIVE ME IF I MADE ANY MISTAKE. :)

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PROLOGUE

He pinned me viciously on the wall and grabbed my shoulders, he leaned forward and
held my jaw with his one hand, I winced in pain but he doesn't seem to care..Our
gazes locked, revealing his dark brown eyes,full of loathe, hate and lust.. I
wasn't sure but, I saw pain inspite of those flames of resentment.. I felt the hot
liquid at the corner of my eyes...

"I'm going to f-uck you senseless Zoey, I'm going to f-uck you really hard and I'll
make sure you will beg for more like a smut..and
I'm.going.to.do.it.right.here.right.now." He said in a low and dangerous tone. It
sent chills right through my spine -I'm not sure if it's in a good or bady way,I've
felt goosebumps with his harshness. He buried his forehead against mine brutally,I
flinced because of the mollifying pain and my eyes started to release my tears,it
was forthwithly streaming down my cheeks.He harhsly grabbed a handful of my
hair,then he chuckled evily..

"I'm going to enrage you, I will make you come for me like no other man can make
you, I'm going to do whatever I want to your filthy body.. I'm going to give you a
mind-blowing s-ex and you don't have the right to complain. Do you understand?!!"
He shouted, I almost peed because suddenly,I felt nervous.. I wasn't expecting this
savage side of him..or maybe I am aware? Indenial lang ako.. Pero hindi ganitong
kalala.. Hindi.. Wala sa loob but,I gave him a slight nod and cried silently.. He
gripped my hair harder, napa-igtad ako sa sakit..

"Akala mo ba nakakaawa ka? Pwes hindi! Lalo akong nabibwisit sa pagmumukha mo!" He
scoffed. Pilit kong pinigil ang pag-iyak ko.. He grabbed my shoulders and throw
me brutally on his bed..I closed my eyes because of pain, hindi sa katawan
ko..Hindi doon at alam ko yon.. I tried so hard to control my sobs as I heard him
unbuckled his belt..

There was no gentleness in him,He was so assertive with his every movement.. He
started to place himself at the top of me and ripped my dress harshly, winasak nya
din ang bra at panty ko.. Without any warning he kissed me.. It was a passionate
kiss in some such way,I can't help myself to let out a small moans..He grabbed my
breast and squeezed it.. I hate myself so much because my body betrayed me,I'm so
stupid,because I am undoubtedly responding to his kisses. It was so intimate yet
powerful,natatakot ako sa pwedeng mangyari.

We are doing a tongue fight and french kissing like theres no tomorrow when I felt
his finger slids on my clit,he was moving his finger in a circular motion.
Nakakahiyang aminin sa sarili ko na it thrills me more, lalo akong nag-init sa
ginawa nya. Wala akong nagawa kung hindi ang umuungol.. Nagsawa na sya sa mga labi
ko so he traced his kisses from my jaw line and down to my neck, he planted love-
bites in it while doing his thing on my clit,the other one was busy roaming around
my soft spots. I moaned as I arched my back..

"K-kyle!" I screamed his name and I felt his lips curled a grin on my neck. bumaba
ang mga halik nya sa dibdib ko and it made my breathing heavier.. He sucked my
mounds savagely like a hungry baby,he played with it,through licking and sucking..
He suddenly stop. umangat ang ulo nya at pinagmasdan ang walang saplot kong katawan
at nakaramdam ako ng hiya.. He smiled devilishly before spilling his piece..

"Not bad sl-ut. You somehow look f-uckable.." He said seductively. Nakakuha ako nag
pagkakataon na matignan ang katawan nya.. I bit my lower lip because of what I
saw,he was the definition of a sexybeast,he was beyond the elucidation of hot and
he was.. huge.. and.. long.. Nakaramdam ako ng takot na baka hindi magkasya yoon sa
akin. He spread my legs using his knees.. With one strong thrust, he rammed his
manhood deep inside mine..

"Ahhhh! Kyle!" I screamed because of unexplainable pain, he didn't even penetrate

me! Shit! He stopped as he felt my barriers..Parang pinupunit sa sakit..

"Ow shhit. That surprised me..." He groaned, his voice was husky and I found it
sexy as hell,this was all new to me..Napapikit ako at naramdaman ko ang luha ko sa
gilid ng mata ko..

"I.. I.. tried.. but... Ahhhh!! Oh God!" He cut me off with a hard thrust. He
slammed himself to me faster and harder, gripping my hip with one hand and using
the other to keep my arms on the bed..Napakapit ako sa comforter.. This was better
than any dream, he was my Kyle..his body, his moans,his scents and everything about
him but he was way far from the Kyle I loved and knew. The pain I felt was replaced
with too much pleasures, I felt an unfamiliar sensation building inside me,Parang
hindi ko maintindihan na para akong mag eexplode sa sarap..I couldn't think of what
to feel! Puro ungol lang namin ang maririnig sa buong kwarto nya. I heard him
groaned and growled as he thrust faster and harder, then I felt like I've exploded
into thousand pieces,I enjoyed the build and the explosion, there was too much
pelasure and it was all new to me, Unexplainable, I must say.. I cried out his name
over and over again, because he didn't stop slamming and banging faster..His
manhood burying to the hilt with each powerful thrust,we're now both sweaty.. I
came for the nth time for I lost count..It was earth-shattering..

"Ahh! F-uck! Zoey I'm coming..." And with a final strong thrust he buried his hips
deeper and groaned loud..I can feel a hot liquid spurting out inside me..

I felt him free me from a silk rope.. His body gently covered mine as he laid
beside me.. His eyes we're still close.. I hugged him for somehow I knew I needed
it..
He opened his eyes and unwarpped his arms around me.. He was looking at the ceiling
without any emotion, hindi ko mabasa ang nasa isip nya..

"Get out.." He said in a cold tone.. I really don't like him when he's mad..

*****
Chapter 1 - Let's get this started.. >>

[2013, PRESENT] Zoey's POV

It's been months since that tragic news.. Pabalik na sana sila Mom at Dad galing
Boracay,they usually celebrate their wedding anniversay pag hindi sila busy.
Feeling lifeless,it was raining that day and I decided to just sync myself up at
our mansion,alone.I was staring at the window while watching each raindrops
hitting the glass.. I twitched when I suddenly heard a phone call,na hindi ko
alam... Magpapabago sa buhay ko...

They didn't make it in time. Bago sila madala sa hospital wala na. Dead on arrival
sila pareho. Para akong kakapusin sa paghinga kakaiyak noon. Hindi ko alam ang
gagawin ko at kung saan ako pupulutin.Sumabay pa ang problema ng mga unsettled
account deals and debts ng company namin.Sinamantala ni Atty. Serafica ang
pagkakataon,tinakbo nya ang halos lahat ng perang makukuha nya sa amin, kung
tutuusin bestfriend sya kung ituring ni Daddy pero hindi pala,isama pa ang kapatid
ni daddy na si Tito Lorenz na kakontsaba pala ni Atty. Serafica. At the age of 24
ganitong ng problema ang hinaharap ko,naiwan nila yon lahat sa akin. Napakasakit ng
pagkawala nila pero hindi ko magawang magluksa dahil sa patong patong na problemang
ito.

Ang perang tinakbo nila Tito Lorez at Atty. Serafica ay ang perang dapat ibabayad
ng company namin sa close account deal nito sa Vinoco Multicompany.. Millions ang
gagastusin sana ng mga ito sa investment dahil mag eexpand sila Dad..But from my
situation right now kahit ibenta lahat ng ari-arian namin hindi pa din kami
makakabayad sa Vinoco, Minsan naiisip ko magpakamatay nalang pero syempre hindi ko
kaya. Wala na ako maisip na paraan para masolusyunan tong problema ko.. Isa pa may
notice na din sa bangko ang mansion namin dahil nagsilbi itong colateral sa
malaking perang inilabas ni Daddy,nag take sya ng risk tapos napunta lang sa wala.
Ang tanging natitira nalang sa akin ngayon ay ang sarili ko..

Personal akong nagpa-schedule ng appointment sa CEO ng Vinoco.. Bahala na, kung

makulong ako,edi makulong.. Wala na din naman ako magagawa, tatanggapin ko nalang
ng maluwag sa dibdib ang ipagkaloob sakin ng Diyos..

"Miss Mariano?" Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng tawagin ako ng secretary,she smiled at me.
"Nasa office na po si Sir, Pwede na po kayo pumasok.." sabi nito sa akin..

"O-okay.." Hanggang ngayon parang wala pa din ako sa sarili ko dahil sa mga
nangyayari.Puro iyak nalang ang ginagawa ko twing gabi.. I couldn't think straight
and right. I felt so alone.Hindi ko na din maalagaan ang sarili ko, hindi ako
makakain sa mga nangyayari.. Pumasok ako sa office ng CEO, ginuide naman ako nung
secretary sa couch at naghintay ako doon..

"Hintayin nyo nalang po si Sir,may kausap lang po.."

"Thanks.."I muttered nonchalantly .. Inikot ko ang mga mata ko, ang laki nito
masyado para sa isang office, may household central ito kung saan nakalagay ang mga
coffee maker. May isang pinto pa na siguro adjacent sa isa pang kwarto. Tumayo ako
at lumapit sa bookshelves na malapit sa pintong yun. Kukuhanin ko na sana yung
isang book..

"Ohhhh God.. Seb faster!" Napatakip ako sa bibig ko ng marinig ko yun,nanggagaling

yun sa pinto na iyon.Grabe naman hindi na nakapaghintay at dito na ginawa?!

"Shit!"

"That's it baby! Oh yes!.... Harderrr!! Aahhhhh!" I scrunched my face in disgust,

bumalik nalang ako sa kinakaupuan ko at naghintay na matapos sila sa ginagawa nila.
Kinikilabutan ako sa pinag-gagagawa nila. Pagkatapos ng siguro pinakamahabang
fifteen minutes na naencounter ko,a brunette boomed out from that door,she was so
busy fixing and containing herself.Her eyes widened in aghast the moment she
caught me staring at her.Dali-dali itong pumasok muli sa loob,pagkalabas ay dala na
niya ang bag n'ya at walang atubiling umalis. I shook my head in disbelief. Maya-
maya pa lumabas naman ang isang lalaki doon. Agad akong napatayo at nanlalaki ang
mata na sinundan ito ng tingin..

'Oh my God!'

"K-kyle?" Halos pabulong ko ng nasabi,napatingin s'ya sakin.He was just staring at

me without any emotion on his face,kumunot ang noo n'ya noong nakita ako pagkatapos
ay kalmadong umupo sa swivel chair. Expected ko na ganyan ang reaksyon nya,pero may
parte pa din sa akin na masayang masaya dahil....nagkita na kami ulit. He's finally
right infront of me.

"May I ask what brings you here Miss Mariano? Make it fast because I don't have
time to catch my breath." My mouth fell open. I don't have time to catch my breath
kasi sobrang busy sa pakikipag sex? I shook my head and pulled myself together. Si
Kyle na ba talaga to? Si Kyle yung lalaking nakikipag sex kanina sa loob ng
kwartong yun? I can't really believe this!

"I.. uhmm.. I'm here about the contract of...mmmm.. Mariano Group of companies in
behalf of my late father.. I'm here----"

"To what? To beg? To ask for sympathy? or for mutual fondness?... Miss Mariano I've
heard about your lost. My deepest condolences but a deal is a deal...No
exceptions..I am a businessman, not a charitable institution." He cut me off in a
cold as ice tone, Napaka civil n'yang makipag usap sa akinmpara bang hindi niya ako
kilala o nakilala.Kung hindi ko pa makita yung dimples nya at yung nunal nya sa
mukha hindi ko talaga makikilala si Kyle.He was now way far from the Kyle I knew.
Ngayon punong puno na sya ng confidence sa katawan pati ang pananalita nya,he also
looked more appealing but arrogant - I'm not sure if it is in a good way or bad
way. Hence,he looked more matured than ever - but that one is in a good way.
Broader shoulders,taller and smarter gestures. All in all a demigod's face and
body..Di ko akalain na magiging ganito s'yang kagwapo at ka-hot ngayon.

Hindi ako nakapagsalita sa sinabi nya dahil totoo naman, desperada na ako.Kung
kailangan magmakaawa ako,yoon ang gagawin ko. Bahala na..

Hindi ko na napigilan maiyak dahil lumuhod ako sa harapan nya...

"Sabihin mo ng desperada komdahil oo. Tama ka. H-hindi ako marunong magmakaawa eh..
Pero..." tuloy tuloy ang pagpatak ng luha ko habang nakaluhod,nakaramdam ako ng awa
kahit sa sarili ko. I felt so damn exhausted emotionally and I felt really alone.
Hindi na ako makapag isip ng tama, hindi ko na din alam kung may kapupuntahan pa
ang mga pinag-gagagawa ko. I was so overwhelmed with too much emotions. "N-
nagmamakaawa ako K-kyle..." Hindi ko sya tinignan at yumuko lang ako. Natatakot ako
sa magiging desisyon nya. He really talks and speak his piece like a real
businessman - I'm not used to it. I know I won't get away with this one easily,isa
pa napakalaki ng kasalanan ko sa kanya noon. Sana at least malessen man lang ang
damage sa paraan na alam ko. There was a long silence between us,nakaluhod pa
din ako.Mukha na akong tanga na nandito sa office nya habang umiiyak. I heard him
cleared his throat bago sya nagsalita..

"I'll get back to you tomorrow, after lunch. 1pm sharp..." Pumikit ako habang
nagsasalita sya. It took me a while bago maabsorb ng isip ko ang sinabi nya.Inangat
ko ang ulo ko para tignan sya pero wala na sya doon.. Nakaalis na pala sya,alam
kong mabait naman si Kyle. Isa pa gusto ko pa din makahingi ng tawad sa kanya,sa
mga kasalanan ko sa kanya noon. I sighed in relief,napatingin ako sa pinto na pinag
labasan ni Kyle. My lips started to curled up into a weak smile. Isa sa pinaka-
pinagsisihan ko sa buhay ko ay hinayaang ko lang sya na mawala noon sa akin. I was
so young that time,so young and so stupid. It was my choice.The most stupid choice
I've ever made.

[FLASHBACK 2008]

ZOEY'S POV

"Ano ka ba naman Zoey! Ano bang pumasok sa isip mo at sumali ka sa sorority na yan.
It doesn't make any sense!" Si Cleaya,sermon dito,sermon doon. Katabi pa nya si
Juls na naka-cross arms sakin..

"Aya relax.. Ano magagawa ko eh hindi ako makatanggi sa kanila.." sabi ko habang
chinecheck ko yung nail polish ko. Kakalagay ko lang kasi. Aya is really starting
to pissed me off.Yes she's my friend but yung concern nya it was always crossing
beyond the boundaries,and it's really getting on my nerves..

"What?! I can't believed you Zoey! Aba ayoko man sabihin to pero parang lumalaki
naman na yata masyado ulo mo..Diba ang usa---"

"Hep.. hep.." Tumayo ako sa upuan at hinarap ko sya.. I crossed my arms as I raised
my brow to her."Aya.. Let me remind you? Kaano-ano kita?"I asked her through
gritted teeth. Kitang kita ko kung paano sya nagulat. Punong puno na kasi ako sa
kanya.Napaka-pakialamera!

"Hey Zoey.." Juls interrupted..

"Isa ka pa.. Magkakampihan nanaman kayo?! Ano? Lagi nalang akong walang kibo? For
fuck's sake you guys are JUST my friend! Wala kayong karapatan diktahan ako sa mga
decisions ko!" Shit! Hindi ko alam kung saan nanggaling yung mga sinabi ko pero
parang gusto kong bawiin. Pain was written all over her face. I want to bang my
head to the ball and shoved my own fist to my throat! Damn it! Nung nakita kong
nabigla sila saka lang ako nabalik sa ulirat ko. Wrong move Zoey.

"Aya.. look.. I'm---"Sinubukan ko syang hawakan sa braso nya pero umiwas sya.

"You know what Zoey? You're right. I'm just you're friend.. I'm done here." She
started walking away,sumunod naman si Juls sa kanya habang napapailing na
nakatingin sakin. Huminto muna si Juls, tumingin sya sakin ulit at saka nagsalita..

"Magsalbabida ka Zoey. Lunod na lunod ka na sa kasikatan mo eh, baka di ka na maka-

ahon.." Inirapan nya ko, tinignan ko lang sila palayo.I ran some of my fingers
through my hair. Nakakafrustrate! Hindi naman dapat ganun eh, nabigla kasi ako.
Shit naman oh! I really hate myself.

Pinagtatalunan namin yung pagsali ko sa Winx Sorority, hindi ko nga alam kung ano
yun.Basta may mga chewing gum girls,make-up girls and fabulous girls,halo-halo sila
at basta pinilit lang ako na hindi ko naman magawang tumanggi.I don't even get the
logic basta ang alam ko hindi ako talaga makatanggi.. Ayoko may masabi ang mga tao
sakin, and I won't deny the fact that by some means,I want it too. Para kasing ang
saya at enjoy nilang kasama,I don't wanna miss the fun from it. On the second
thought,sila ang lumapit at nakipag-friends sa akin.I sighed in
frustration,palalamigin ko muna ang situation namin nila Aya at Juls. Kaibigan ko
sila since nung nag-transfer ako dito sa St. Wesley Academy.Hindi naman ako papayag
na hindi kami magkaayos. I still love them naman. We usually hang out at the
millenium garden right after class,goofing around. They have swings at tents sa
garden kasi para sa mga students din. Nagkekwentuhan kami bago mag kanya-kanya ng
uwi. So naiwan ako mag-isa dito because technically,wala sila Aya. Dinuyan ko yung
swing ng onti.Nakakainis naman, loner tuloy ako ngayon.Kinuha ko yung iphone ko and
I was about to call our driver nagulat ako biglang may kumulbit sa balikat ko.

"Holy Shi----" Paglingon ko may lalaking nagaabot sakin ng ice cream na punong puno
ng crispies na sprinkles. I know him. S'ya si Kyle. He smiled at me at lumabas
yung mga dimples n'ya.

"Don't worry,it is safe to eat.." He aforementioned

Kinuha ko naman para di sya mapahiya,favorite ko din naman ito. Tinikman ko naman
tapos umupo sya sa kabilang swing. He's Sebastian Kyle Herrera,sabay kami halos na
nagtransfer dito.Weirdo,naka-braces and naka glasses pero hindi naman nerd type. Di
naman kasi porke naka glasses nerd na para sakin eh,infact ang cool at appealing
nga ng dating nya.Irregular ang schedules nya kaya magkaklase kami sa mga iilang
subjects.I don't really know what was he up to but he's friendly naman so i guess I
don't have a problem with that,kinain ko lang yung ice cream habang sya patuloy na
nagsuswing sa tabi ko. Hindi kami nag-uusap at nagkikibuan,infact parehas kaming
nasa malayo lang ang tingin. Maya-maya nakarecieve na ako ng text sa driver
namin,nasa parking lot na daw si manong..

"Uhm... Kyle..." Tumingin lang sya sakin at nag-smile..

"Thank you dito ha.." I gestured the ice cream I was holding. "Uuwi na ako andyan
na yung driver namin eh.." Paalam ko sa kanya.

Tumayo sya tapos may kinuha sa bulsa nya. Nilabas nya yung puting hanky nya saka
lumapit sakin. Akala ko kikidnapin nya ako eh, yung tatakpan yung bibig? Tapos
makakatulog? Napaatras tuloy yung isang paa ko. I twitched when I felt his hanky on
my mouth,he's wiping it.I heard him chuckled...

"Next time don't let your guards down,you're being short tempered lately. But no
worries,you and your friends will be fine" He said and smiled at me, speechless
naman ako at narinig pala nya yung pagtatalo namin kanina. Hinawakan nya yung kamay
ko saka pinatong dun yung panyo nya.He patted my head tapos ginulo yung buhok
ko,he's always smiling..Tinignan ko lang sya habang naglalakad ng nakapamulsa ang
dalawang kamay, kumaway sya sakin ng nakatalikod.

Hindi ko namalayan napangiti nalang din ako sa ginawa niya.. Nakakagaan kasi ng
loob...
I went home and it really bothers me when I heard familiar voices coming from the
lanai.It seems like there was a hullabaloo going on. I don't know. Pumasok ako agad
sa bahay at dumiretso sa lanai kung saan ko naririnig yung ingay.

"Yaya Puring, what's going on? Ang inga---" I frozed. Natigilan ako ng makita ko
sila Mommy at Daddy na nag-oopen ng mga package box,nagpapamigay ng mga pasulubong
sa mga maids. Tinignan ko si Manong Gido. He was smiling while scratching the back
of his head..

"Manong naman eh!" I protested habang nagpapapadyak ako. Binaling ko kila Mommy ang
tingin ko at natatawa sila..

"Stop that Vivien, Come to Daddy and give me a bear hug..." Dad groaned, tumakbo
ako sa kanya at niyakap sya.Pati din si mommy.

"Ang daya nyo dad! Sana naman nagsabi kayo para nakapag luto kami nila Nana
Puring!" Kailangan kasi magstay nila Daddy at Mommy sa Japan,hanggang hindi pa
settled ang tinatayong business namin dun.. Ayaw ko naman doon mag-aral gusto ko
dito pa din. Sobra ko silang namiss. Halos four months na sila hindi umuuwi,and I'm
sure one week lang ang pinakamahabang panahon na ilalagi nila sa Philippines.Only
child kasi ako kaya aaminin ko sobra akong attached sa kanila pero syempre I have
to face the fact that I need to be independent,right age naman na ang nineteen
kahit paano. Hindi naman nila ako pinababayaan and I understand them,para sa akin
din naman yon. Wala nako mahihiling pa. I love my family so much. They are my
treasure.. Mahal ni Mommy si Daddy. Mahal ni Daddy si Mommy. Mahal nila ko at mahal
ko din sila.. Nagmamahalan kami.

After a long chitchat,nagdinner kami ng sabay sabay at nagkwentuhan kami nila

Daddy. Okay naman daw ang business namin dun so far malapit na itayo ang Mariano
group of companies doon at pag nangyari yun pwede na ulit sila bumalik dito kasama
ko at babalik lang sila ulit dun for hands-on activities and other purposes. I was
so happy that night because Dad confessed that mommy was finally pregnant. I am
going to be Ate na.

"So ano? Puro nalang sila Aya ang nakkwento mo? Wala ka pa bang boyfriend anak?"
Tanong ni Daddy..

"Daaaaad!" I exclaimed..

"What? Vivien wag mo sabihing tomboy ka?" I rolled my eyes and put a spoonful of
salad on my mouth..

"Hon wag mong pilitin si Vivien kung ayaw nyang pagusapan ang mga ganung bagay,
because in time she will.." Sabi naman ni Mommy. Dad just shrugged..

"Well I'm just worried. She's on the right age naman na basta alam nya limitations,
I know her too well and I trust her.. Diba baby?" Nasamid tuloy ako kasi umiinom
ako..

"Dad naman eh! Stop calling me baby!"

"And why?! Bakit may iba na ba tumatawag sayo ng baby?" He wiggled his brows.
Napaka bubbly talaga ni Dad,si Mom naman soft spoken. Sobra silang inlove sa isa't
isa at nakikita ko yun. I have a perfect picture of a family.

"Hay nako Dad.. Stop this." Nagtawanan kami. Late na nung nagdecide kaming matulog.
Pagkahiga ko sa kama ko napabuntong hininga nalang ako at natatawa sa sarili ko.
Kinuha ko ang phone ko at nag-dial. Nakakailang ring palang at..
[Hello...]

"Aya I'm sorry.. Please forgive me hindi ko talaga sinasadya. I'm really really
sorry. Please wag ka naman na magalit oh.. Namimiss ko na kasi agad kayo, I got
carried awa-----"

[No Zoey. I'm Sorry. Ako ang dapat mag sorry. Dapat sinusuportahan kita sa mga
gusto mo hindi dapat kita kinokontra. Sorry din.]

"Aya.. Nakakaasar ka naman eh! Sorry talaga! Babawi ako,I promise. Namiss ko kayo
ni Juls hindi tayo tuloy nakapag bonding may pa-walkout walkout ka pa kasing
nalalaman!"

[Aba't ako pa talaga ha?! Eh yung ikung fu kaya kita dyan ngayon din. hahaha!]

"Thank you talaga Ayaaaaaaaa! I love you!"

[Stop that! I think I'm going to blow chunks. Errrrr.]

"Haha! I love youuuuu!!" [Yuck! sige na bubye na.. See you on monday..]

She ended the call. I sighed in relief. Ano pa bang mahihiling ko? Loving family
and friends. I am a one of a hell lfortunate girl.I am so contented and happy.

AYA'S POV

Weeks later..

Akala ko simula nung magkausap kami ni Zoey magiging mas okay na sya.But I was
wrong,she suddenly changed..alot. Alam kong wala naman magandang maidudulot ang
qinx sorority na yan dahil puro arrogant bitch naman ang mga babae dun, wala silang
ginawa kung hindi ang mang bully ng mga students.Pangalan palang nakakainis na.
They dragged Zoey more to popularity at kitang kita naman namin na gustong gusto
ito ni Zoey. Wala na din sya halos time para samin, laging yung mga ka-sorority nya
ang mga kasama nya. They do modelings and bitchy stuffs,basta lahat ng kaartehan.
Lahat naman kasi silang member ay magaganda talaga. They are just really bitchy,too
bad Zoey jives in to them like a preppy teenage girl in a very infuriating way.
Minsan pumapasok pa sya ng nakainom tapos madalas sa sorority house nila may mga
kasama silang boys at nung pinuntahan namin halos lahat ng sulok may nagmamake out.
Kinuha namin si Zoey dahil concerned lang naman kami but matigas ang ulo nya siya
pa ang galit and she doesn't even care to hit some breaks. Tuloy tuloy na syang
magsalita kahit nakakasakit na sya. Kaya hindi na namin sya talaga
pinakialaman,nakakalungkot lang kasi pinagpalit nya kami sa mga yun, they were
nothing but a cold, warm shiny plastics. Ginagamit lang nila si Zoey kasi alam
nilang mayaman ito at hindi marunong tumanggi.

Naglalakad ako sa corridor ng makita ko si Zoey kasama yung mga new friends nya. A
guy was leaning very close to her like halos magdikit na mga labi nila habang
naguusap. It was obvious that the guy was hitting on her and she wasn't doing
anything. Nag-init ang ulo ko,hindi na tama ang ginagawa nya. I walked long strides
towards her and grabbed her arms..

"What is it this time Aya!? What the eff is wrong with you?! " Nagtinginan samin
yung mga iba pang winx. Yuck! Gusto ko matawa na masuka sa pangalan ng sorority na
yan!

"What do you think you're doing Zoey?!" I exclaimed with agritted teeth. Tumingin
sya sa mga new friends nya and they nodded na para bang may pinapagawa ito sa
kanya..

"Teach her a lesson miel, she doesn't deserve to be your friend." Sabi ni ate na
walang lubay ng nguya sa bubble gum.

[A/N: Miel - sorority endearment]

Zoey raised her brow to me while eyeing me from head to toe. She even crossed her
arms.

"You know what Aya? I'm done with your shits! Leave me alone,for once!" Sigaw nya
sakin,nagtatawanan naman yung mga babaae sa likod nya. Nagtawag ng pansin ang
paghiyaw nya pero parang lalo syang nagpasikat.

Attention-seeker.

"Zoey,do you even hear yourself?!" I almost whispered to her dahil nakaramdam na
ako ng hiya sa mga ginagawa niya.

"You listen okay? I quit being your friend. Ayoko na! Napaka clingy mo. I don't
deserve your gooey-gummy-treatment! I can't stand it! Ano ka ba tomboy? Daig mo pa
ang boyfriend ko kung umasta eh." She leaned forward and tilted her head while
grinning like a cheshire cat. "May gusto ka ba sakin Aya? Sabihin mo nga." I've
heard some groans coming from the Winx girls and gasp from the people around
us,gusto kong maiyak. I can't believe that Zoey was humiliating me like this..

Bago pa tumulo ang luha ko umalis na ako sa harapan nya.. I can't believe she did
that.

ZOEY'S POV

I was here at the sorority house with my new friends,may meeting daw kasi sabi ni
Kath. Yung president ng winx sorority. Nung lumabas sya sa kwarto medyo gulo gulo
pa yung blouse nya, I grinned.I know may ginagawang milagro nanaman s'ya sa loob
and of course I'm right. May lumabas na lalaki sa kwarto and he was in a rush..
Quickie assault huh? Yung mga rookie pinaghiwalay sa mga pioneers. Yung mga
rookie kung bibilangan kami, tatlong lang naman,yung mga pioneers naman kulang
sixty na girls. Ako kasi hindi na dumaan sa initiation because si Kath mismo ang
nag sponsor para sakin. Ngayon ang araw na bibinyagan kami para officially matawag
na kaming pioneers. We have to act like a pro. Bawal ang weak dito. Andito ang mga
gusto kong friends,I really love being here because I can feel I jive in here
perfectly..

"Listen carefully loves. See that huge fish bowl?" Kath blurted out. Tumingin kami
sa left at nakita namin ang isang malaking fish bowl,punong puno ito ng chips.. We
nodded as an answer.."Each one of you will going to pick one. Mga names yan ng
iba't ibang boys sa Academy. The lucky guy you will pick, yon ang magiging prey
nyo. Do you understand?"My brows furrowed in confusion. What was she talking about?
Dahil hindi ako nakatiis,nagtanong ako.

"Miel, What do you mean? Can you explain further coz I really don't get your
point.." I interrupted,Kath just smiled at me sweetly and caressed my cheeks.
"Honey, What do you think was the purpose and mission of this sorority?" She asked
me.. "FAME? I guess.. Popularity?." I shrugged. Kath just giggled and cross her
arms.

"Of course silly, Pero kulang pa honey. We should prove to every boys out there
that we are stronger than them,na tayo ang boss,tayo ang naglalaro sa kanila at
hindi tayo ang pinaglalaruan. So every girl in this sorority ay nag undergo sa
protocol na to. You need to get that guy by hook or by crook. Make him fall in love
with you and crushed his heart into thousand pieces!" May gigil sa mga salita
habang sinasabi nya yon,napapalo kasi sya sa desk but she immediately composed
herself and smiled sweetly at me again..

"So Zoey? Are you a Winx heartbreaker? Or not?" She asked me with a hoarse tone.

I don't get her point but I am willing to do this and besides it looks fun! Kahit
kelan hindi pa ako nakaramdam ng ganitong excitement at fun. Ang saya pala ng
ganito..

"Of course I am.. Let's get this started!"I squealed, she grinned at me and kinuha
ang fish bowl..

"Vann Herddi Gonzales.." Basa ni Yna nung binuksan nya yung chip nya. Yun siguro
yung prey nya.

Tingnan ko naman yung name nung nabunot nung katabi ko,na si Maxi 'Daviel Tolentino
yung nakalagay.' Tinignan ko yung chip ko, mejo kinakabahan pa ako.. Nung
binuksan ko binasa ko yun ng malakas

"Sebastian Kyle Herrera?"

****

Chapter 2 - Sebastian Kyle Herrera is my prey >>

[2013, PRESENT]

Zoey's POV

My hands are sweaty and cold, I've been checking my wrist watch for how many times.
Ang tagal mag 1pm. Simula kahapon gumaan na ang pakiramdam ko nung nagkita na ulit
kami ni Kyle. He still have the same effect on me, feeling ko may mahihingahan na
ako ng problema. Galit pa din kaya siya sa akin? Ano kayang mapaguusapan namin
mamaya kapalit ng utang na hindi ko mababayaran sa company nila.Kyle have really
gone a long way,from an ordinary student? isa na syang multi-millionaire. Of course
I did some research about him last night,alam ko naman noon pa na tagapag-mana siya
but it was hindered because of some serious family issues. Ang layo ng course na
kinuha nya sa kung ano sya ngayon, I remembered how he badly wants to be a doctor
way back. I sighed while pertaining the thoughts in my mind. 12:06pm na. I decided
na pumunta na sa Vinoco Building,Naupo ako sa lobby at doon naghintay. Maya maya
lumabas yung secretary ni Kyle sa office, I noticed that she had her lips swollen,
lagpas lagpas din ang lipstick nya and yung blouse nya ang gulo. Kinuha nya sa bag
nya yung lipstick nya saka yung salamin,nung napansin nya ako sa lobby napatingin
sya.

"Miss Mariano?" She smiled sweetly at me, kaya pala kung makangiti to lagi may
tinatagong landi din eh. "Do you have an appointment?" She asked me while her
brows are curled up together in bewilderment. I restrained myself the urge to roll
my eyes.

"Uh huh.. 1pm sabi sakin ni Ky-- I mean ni Mr. Herrera.."Her brows furrowed more as
she put her lipstick and the small mirror down at the table.

"Ma'am naka book po ng flight si sir ng 4:00pm, 3 hours before departure dapat nasa
airport na si Sir..Paano po kayong magkaka-appointment sa kanya non?"My mouth
parted a bit,I bowed my head in dismay. Pinaglalaruan lang ba ako ni Kyle?
pakiramdam ko maiiyak ako. Maya-maya tumunog yung intercom at may nagsalita. Ganado
naman sinagot ito nung secretary nya. Hindi ko maintindihan gaano yung sabi sa
kabilang line pero alam ko boses lalaki yun. I was about to leave but..

"Ma'am I'm sorry po,di po kasi nabanggit ni Sir kaya di ko alam. Pasok na daw po
kayo sa office nya.." Nagliwanag naman agad ang mukha ko sa narinig ko,I smiled at
her and it gre bigger from time to time when I realized that my speculations are
all wrong. Pumasok ako sa office ni Kyle at nakita kong nakaharap sya sa malaking
bintana ng office nya,he was talking to someone over the phone. Nung natapos na yon
umikot ang swivel chair nya paharap sa akin.

Ang gwapo talaga ni Kyle,he wasn't wearing his three piece armani suit but casual
attire,lalo siyang gumwapo. I smiled at him but he remained soundlessly still and
just stared at me,he intertwined his fingers together at nilagay nya yun sa baba
nya na parang may iniisip, maya-maya tumunog yung phone nya at may kausap siya..

"Okay, Thanks.. We're on our way.."He answered over the phone,he ended the call
then he stood up. Nagulat ako ng lumapit siya sakin at kinawakan sa wrist,he
dragged me outside the office, nagkanda-dapa dapa ako sa kalalakad. Napatingin ako
sa kamay ko na hawak nya,honestly my skin really longed for his touch so bad.
Hindi ko maiwasan malungkot. Sa elevator papunta sa parking lot tahimik lang
siya,may sumalubong samin na BMW family car, sumakay kami don.Kanina ko pa gusto
itanong kung san kami pupunta pero urong na ata dila ko at stunned na stunned lang
akong tignan si Kyle. Sa loob ng sasakyan naka-cross legs lang siya but he still
have the authority and manly gesture, kahit ano yatang gawin nya sa sarili nya
lalaking lalaki pa din ang dating. Maya-maya binaba kami ng kotse sa airport, dun
ko nahindi maiwasan hindi magtanong because he keeps on dragging me. I shrugged
away his hands gently as I asked him.

"Kyle san tayo pupunta? Bakit tayo nandito?" he turned around and face me while
giving me a smug look. Nakaramdam ako ng kaba. Lagi nalang ako kinakabahan pag
kaharap ko sya, his dark brown eyes and mine locked. He cross his arms and
shrugged his broad shoulders...

"The choice is yours Miss Mariano. I still give you credits. You'll come wiith me?
or I'll sue you?"My jaw literally dropped.. Ano bang tumatakbo sa isip niya?

"What do you mean?" My brows furrowed in confusion,naguguluhan ako sa mga tanong

niya, I mean san naman kami pupunta at anong gagawin namin, bakit ba ayaw pa nya
ako diretsuhin?..

"Okay.." He puckered his lips and it made a thin line while containing himself.
"Let me tell you straight Miss Mariano, This is a proposal.." His tone was a bit
annoyed, he leaned forward and grinned at me.. "You won't come with me and I'll
sue you? OR.... You will come with me inside that god damn plane and we'll get
married in Greece and I'll forget you owe me 50 million pesos? THE CHOICE IS
YOURS......" My mouth fell opened.. Was he offering me marriage?
[FLASHBACK 2008]

Zoey's POV

"Sebastian Kyle Herrera?" I almost whispered, It took me awhile before I realized

who it really was. Si Kyle? Lumapit sakin si Kath saka tinignan yung papel sa loob
ng chip ko..

"Honey, You know him?"She asked.. Matagal bago ako nakasagot pero wala sa loob, I
slightly shook my head as a response. I denied the fact that I know him. Kath
rolled her eyes, lumapit siya sakin and she gently caressed my cheeks,she smiled
sweetly."Good! Because I know him. He's not even a boyfriend material. Too bad..."
Umiiling iling pa sya with a disgust face.. "But don't worry, mabuti nga yan madali
ang yung sayo kaysa yung sa kanila.." she pointed the two rookies using her lips..
"Mga manwhores talaga at mahihirapan sila for sure.." she giggled, she faced the
other girls and nagsalita sya ulit.

"Okay loves... Rule number one.." sabi niya habang pumapalakpak na parang
nagtatawag ng attention,medyo nag-ingay kasi at nagkagulo.."You only have the
maximum of 2 months to do your gig.." Kayanin ko kaya ang two months? I really want
this group so bad,and I belonged here! So yes I'm doing it, kahit si Kyle pa yan. I
mean mabait sya but deadweight is a deadweight, walang personalan.. "Rule number
two, kailangan makuhanan nyo sila ng picture, much better if video as evidence.
okay? Keep in mind na hindi nyo pwedeng maging long term boyfie ang mga prey nyo
after the gig. If that happened, you're automatically OUT.. Sayang ang hirap.. I
don't care kahit sa anong way kayo magsucceed,If you're gonna use your body make
sure na safe.. okay? There's no place for second chance here, One mistake then
you're out. And don't you dare tell anyone about this gig because it's a TOP
SECRET.. Okay loves?? " Honestly,mixed emotions ang nararamdaman ko, excitement and
doubt. Kyle was....I don't know.. A peer? Mabait sya kaya nakakapanghinayang. There
was a long hurly-burly in the meeting. Habang ako nakatingin ang sa chip na nabunot
ko..

'Sorry Kyle but.. I will make you fall inlove with me... No matter what..' I
whispered to myself.. ***

Kyle's POV

I was putting my stuffs on my bag, the class was dismissed already, It was my last
subject for the whole afternoon and I have no plans. My classmates are all having a
mutiny riot and a backwash while they're chatting senseless stuffs. I didn't
noticed that I was almost left alone. But someone called my name and made brows
furrowed.

"Kyle.. may naghahanap sayo sa labas.." Alfie said with a idiotic smile on his
face. Tss..

"Who?" I asked as if I wasn't interested.

"It's for you to find out dude, she's outside.."He smiled sheepishly again. She? so
a girl huh? I wiped some moist on my eye glasses first and put it back on it's
place then went outside. I smiled as I saw Zoey Vivien outside the room,she was so
cute because she was leaning on the wall with her hands gripping her backpack
straps and playing her right toe in a circular motion. Yes, I have never been
indenial with my feelings for her. The moment I saw her I knew it was weird until I
found out I really like her..No..I love her now... I secretly paint and draw her
pictures coming from my mind. I was actually thinking of courting her but I was
such a dork to ask. Yes! Natotorpe ako, I must say..

"Hello.."she greeted me and my heart starts beating fast. She was smiling at me..
what the hell! That was so gay!

"Hi"I greeted back. speak asshole! It's your chance.. she's right infront of you
for fuck's sake..

"Uhmm.. Uuwi ka na ba?" I was metally asking myself what does she needs because
this was totally not usual, she doesn't talk to me senseless, unless if school
matters are involved..

"I was about to.. I uhmmm..." Fvck! I felt like my tongue backfliped and frozed, I
couldn't think straight.

"Starbucks??" We both asked in unison.. Jeeez! Why is it so awkward anyway?.. We

laugh our ass out because of that.. so we decided to grabbed some frapped and some
sweets.. I don't usually eat those. I tastes awful. I'm not into sweets but since I
was a glorified stalker of Zoey Vivien, I know she loves cakes and ice creams,she
was too girly,and I found it in a cute way.. 'And it happened.. I'm going to force
myself to eat awful cakes and stupid frappes because I am with Zoey Vivien
Mariano,the girl that I love..'

***

Zoey's POV

I was pacing back and forth while I'm with Maxi. I finally ask Kyle out, It's been
6 days since we started hanging out and yesterday was kinda queer. Pinagtapat na
nya sakin na mahal nya ako, at noon pa daw, I was so overwhelmed when he confessed
for I cried because I felt I was filled with too much euphoria. Kyle really freaked
out when he saw me crying.I am overjoyed and what I felt was real.I should've feel
happy about it dahil my plans are well executed I just need to work on the evidence
but I am not, natatakot ako.. Hindi na ako nagpakipot pa at nagpaligoy-ligoy pa
sinagot ko din sya ng 'iloveyoutoo' at kilig na kilig talaga ko non,I've realized
that I like him too,I really do. hindi mahirap gustuhin si Kyle.

"I quit.."I looked at Maxi who was still spaced out.

"What? Miel what are you talking about?" I asked her.. I knew what she was talking
about but I want to hear it from her.

"You heard me,I quit...I'm done, This is nonsense Zoey! This is sooo immature! I
can't do it! Hindi ko kayang ipahiya ang taong walang kamalay-malay! Ayokong
madamay sa kahibangan ni Kath sa mga galit nya sa lalaki.. Ohhh that bitch!!"she
shouted and walked away. Nanlamig ako ng bigla may magsalita sa likod ko, making a
'tsk' sound.

"Tsk.. tsk.. tsk.. " umakbay sya sakin and gave her infamous sweet smile.. she was
pouting her lips na parang nangiinis..

"Don't worry Honey, she's a loser. Kaya nya yun nasabi because she can't do it and
she's just making that as an excuse.." Kinikilabutan ako sa way ng papanalita nya
because the way she looked at where Maxi walks away? she was really up to something
evil.."I got her honey, I'll teach her a lesson she deserves.." Then she tapped my
shoulders and walked away..
I was left there dumfounded..

*****

The next day a ballyhoo scene shocked me..

"That's what she deserves.."Sabi ni Kath sa tabi ko.. pabulong nyang sinabi sa kin
yon, alam ko na na sya ang may kagagawan,I got goosebumps with what I saw..

"Oh God! Please somebody help me!!!!!!!"Maxi was crying like a wolf.. Nakatingin
ang maraming tao sa kanya sa loob ng gym,nagtatawanan yung ibang boys at girls
while staring at her.. Nakablind fold sya wearing only nothing but her lacy
underwears,nakatali yung kamay nya sa likod at pati yung paa nya. She was almost
naked. Iyak sya ng iyak,umagang umaga ito ang sumalubong sa akin.. Kath walked away
and tapped my shoulder, I know that she did that to warned us if we quit on our
gig..Napa buntong hininga nalang ako.. Nakita ko si Aya at Juls na tumakbo papunta
kay Maxi at binalot ng jacket, they're with Aya's boyfriend. Xeth De Silvia..

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag ng tulungan nila si Maxi umalis na ako agad sa gym at
ayokong tignan pa. That was extreme humiliation. Nakatungo ako sa barracks sa
millenium garden mag-isa,I almost jumped when someone wrapped his hand around my
waist,nung dinismiss kami dito na agad ako dumiretso. Napangiti ako at humarap sa
kanya. I pinched his cheeks and gave him a light peck on his cheeks.. He chuckled..

"What took you so long?" I asked. Faking my voice na nagtatampo ako. "I'm
sorry,Nag-overtime si Ma'am e.." He buried his forehead against mine and smiled.
Kinikilig talaga ko pag nginingitian nya ako,I felt his minty breath brushing
through my face,ang bango-bango niya at ang sarap niyang yakapin. Hindi ko alam
pero nakaramdam ako ng guilt sa ginagawa ko, I may sound selfish but I'm so happy
when i'm with Kyle. He was always so sweet to me. Kalat na din sa school that we're
kinda 'dating'.. Lagi kaming magkasama.

"Why did you took nursing?" I asked out from nowhere. We're here at the mall eating
at mcdonalds. Tumataba na ako kakakain, si Kyle kasi lagi nag-aaya kumain, he has
a voracious appetite.. He loves pastas and fried chicken too,at laging may extra
rice.. more less dalawa.. I giggled mentally about the thought. He's looks so cute!

"Because of my Mom,. " Tumahimik siya sandali tapos ako tuloy sa pag-nguya..

"I was supposed to take AP subjects,I want to be a doctor,but too bad we can't
afford it..She's just a single mom.." Common cases na nga yan, karamihan ngayon eh
hiwalay ang parents,I feel fortunate kasi kami nila Daddy at Mommy eh hindi,besides
magiging ate na nga ako.. I continued chewing my fries while nodding. "and besides
she has cancer..."He blurted out and that made me frozed. I saw his eyes softened,
parang maiiyak niyang sabi yon.. I don't know why but my body automatically moved
to hug him, I just felt like he needed it,he hugged me back and after a while he
unwrapped his arms on me and kissed my forehead. "Silly, You're looking at me like
I was a lost puppy soaked wet in a heavy rain.." He still managed to smile at me.

My God! Bakit ba parang pakiramdam ko ako yung mas nalulungkot. Kyle started to
freak out again because I can't help myself and I cried about the thought. Napaka
bait nya kasi.
"Zoey please stop crying.. Holy Shit!.. what the---- " Madali nyang kinuha yung
panyo niya at pinunasan yung luha ko, ang OA ko talaga. Ewan ko ba bakit pagdating
kay Kyle nagiging emotional ako. I was sobbing and he tried his best para patahanin
ako, I'm such a cry baby!

"Damn it! I shouldn't have told you! If only I knew you'll just cry like that...
Shit!" he hissed, ayaw na ayaw nya talaga akong umiiyak. Ganyan sya kasweet, I find
it really cute lalo na pag natataranta sya, minsan gusto ko nalang mag-iyak iyakan
kasi ang cute cute ng boyfriend ko kapag ganun sya.. He kissed me on the tip on my
nose and my forehead..

[A/N: NP=Skin to skin by Sarah Connor]

"I'm just so happy, since you came I manage to just smile inspite of all my
predicaments, I love you so much Zoey..." He whispered,then he hugged me tight.. My
whole body frozed about the thought. Hindi ko maiwasan na malungkot lalo dahil alam
kong iiwan ko din sya. I will just broke his heart.. naguguluhan ako.. Pero It felt
so right being with him. I was beyond happy.

"I love you too Kyle..." I gave him a kiss on his lips.. It was supposed to be a
smack kiss, but he held my head and tilted it to scrape out more the kiss, he
started moving his lips and I responded. My heart starts beating really fast, and I
felt like I melted in his arms, for fuck's sake we're at mcdonalds! But the hell I
care! I love this guy! He pulled off the kiss, buried his forehead to mine and
smiled..

"Lousy kisser..." He said with a chuckle.. My jaw dropped and I playfully smashed
his shoulder..

"Wag mo na kong ikikiss kahit kailan!" Sabi ko, kuwari nagtatampo ako.. tumawa lang
sya.. "I'm just kidding, Of course even if you really are a lousy kisser,you're
still the greatest kisser for me.."He gagged. I pinched the part of his waist
playfully and I rolled my eyes

"Then If I'm a lousy kisser,could teach me how be a great one?" I asked him
seductively. He chuckled again and gave me a peck on my lips..

"I guess,we can fix that...." he said as he smiled.

****

Chapter 3 - Runway nurses presents, The return of masquerade ball.. >>

[2008, FLASHBACK]

Zoey's POV

I was staring at the heart-shaped silver necklace Kyle gave me yesterday,his last
sentences kept on playing on my mind over and over again.

'For now I'm sorry for giving you just a silver necklace, I promise someday I will
buy you the most expensive gold necklace a doctor can buy.'

'For now I'm sorry for giving you just a silver necklace, I promise someday I will
buy you the most expensive gold necklace a doctor can buy.'
'For now I'm sorry for giving you just a silver necklace,promise someday I will buy
you the most expensive gold necklace, a doctor can buy.'

I shrugged away the thoughts,naalala kong kung ano talaga ang gusto ko. Yes, I
still think that I belong to this group, since I was a kid I was always teased and
bullied being a crybaby, wala daw akong kayang gawin, I'm weak. And Kath was right,
in the end papaiyakin lang tayo ng mga lalaki. Ang kapal ng mukha ng Kyle na yan.
Akala nya hindi ko alam pinaggagagawa nya. Kaninang umaga we talked about the
upcoming masquerade ball for nursing students,It will be celebrated this friday and
he wants me to be his date,syempre akong girlfriend pumayag.Sabi pa nya may
surprise sya sakin sa friday and he will make it unforgettable daw. Oh please
surprise my ass!

I clenched my jaw as I remembered the scene I saw earlier. Siguro they planned all
of this. I saw Kyle at the back of the school talking to Aya and Juls. He even
hugged her before leaving! Kailan pa sila naging close?Mga bwisit sila,backstabber!
Traydor! Alam naman ni Kyle na we're not in good terms eh! I hate them! I was here
at Don Henricos having lunch with Kath, I told her everything I saw..

"Teach him a lesson, you know what honey I'm always here. I can help you.."
Hinawakan nya yung kamay ko..

"How? I want revenge! That bitch!" Napahampas ako sa table, I heard Kath giggled so
I glared at her..

"Honey that's why ikaw ang favorite ko sa mga rookies, you are different.."She
tucked some strands of her hair at the back of her ears and stared at me.. "They
say pag binato ka ng bato, batuhin mo ng tinapay right? Well, I have my own version
Zoey. Pag binato ka ng bato..."she took a sip on her lemonade.. "bakit mo din
babatuhin? pwede mo naman lapitan at suntukin?.. It will hurt them more than the
hurt they gave you, believe me.. Payback is a bitch.."

Lord, salamat may ganito ankong klaseng kaibigan. Maarte man may sense naman ang
mga sinasabi. kinindatan nya ako at nagsalita ulit..

"Don't let them Zoey, fight back! Mas okay if you won't tell Kyle that you know
something, I can see he really loves you Zoey. Time to break some Mr. heart. Give
them a show..."she smiled evily.. I smiled back..

***

I tried my best to act normal to Kyle, kagabi magkausap kami magdamag sa phone and
kwento sya ng kwento,pinakausap nya pa sakin ang Mama nya and she's really nice.
Too bad yung anak nya hindi..Mga ilang araw na din kami ganun and sweet pa din sya
at the same time he keeps on seeing Aya secretly. Hindi nya binabanggit sakin yun..
It was thursday and bukas na ang masquerade ball.. Ngayon ko na uumpisahan ang mga
plano ko. As usual sinundo nya ako sa room.

Nakita ko pang nagtinginan sila ni Aya na parang may meaning, malandi at masahol pa
pala sakin kung makaasta akala mo kung sinong matino. I really hate them! Tignan
natin bukas kung kanino ang huling halakhak..Nung naglalakad kami ni Kyle palabas
ng school inaya ko muna sya sa millenium, I saw Kath from behind and nodded at
her,she winked and she's now holding a video recorder. Umupo ako sa isang tent,
hinawakan ni Kyle yung kamay ko and he started playing my fingers, he look so
happy. I stop myself from rolling my eyes.. Jerk!

Binawi ko yung kamay ko, napatingin naman sya sakin na parang nagtataka, I
swallowed the lump on my throat and stared at him blankly,trying my best not to
show some emotions.

"Ayoko na.." I said coldy.. I saw his brows furrowed in confusion, I know those two
words wasn't enough for him to realized what I am trying to say.."Itigil na natin
to..." his confused look turned in a soft one. Nakita ko din bigla sya namutla..he
smiled weakly as if he was composing himself..

"Please tell me your not breaking up with me.."There was an indenial tone on his
voice,it was obvious.Alam nyang yun ang gusto ko pero he was playing numb.Feeling
ko maiiyak na din ako,pero inaalala ko nalang pilit yung mga nakita ko na pagkikita
nila ni Aya para imotivate yung sarili ko sa gagawin ko..

I just stared at him,tumayo sya saka pumunta sa harapan ko, kinuha nya yung
dalawang kamay ko.. "Zoey, my humors are off for now and I don't like the way you
pull those stupid pesky pranks on me. Come on, stop it.."he faked a chuckle. he
smiled again, nung hindi ako nagsalita unti-unti nawala yung ngiti sa mukha
nya..naging balisa na ang mga kilos nya..

"Why?.... Zoey..."He gripped my hands, mas mahigpit kaysa sa pagkakahawak nya

kanina "Am I too predominant?... Boring?...Come on Zoey! What did I do?.. Please
tell me, I promise.. I.. I'll try my best to work on it.. Just please don't break
up with me, I need you Zoey.... No... Of course It's more than that.. I love
you... I love you so much... Just.. please... D-don't.." he said as he shook his
head, the tone on his voice sounded really desperate,his voice was even shaking
hastily.. Hindi ko sya matignan..Wow! best actor sya.. Maawardan tong lalaki na
to..

"You heard me Kyle, hindi ko na uulitin yung sinabi ko" I glanced at him and
started to get my things "Bye.." Pero bago pa ako makatayo hinapit nya ako sa
bewang ng mahigpit, he started crying. Pakiramdam ko nahihilo ako dahil nagsisimula
ng mamuo ang luha ko..This is bullshit..umalis sya sa upuan pero hndi pa din
tinatanggal yung pagkakayakap nya sa bewang ko lalo lang humigpit yon, Nagulat ako
kasi naka-paluhod na nya akong yakap-yakap..

"Zoey please.. D-don't go.. You're the. only thing I have. now... Please.. Just
this once...... Give me a second chance.....I'm begging you... "He was sobbing, I
can't even stand to look at him because I know once I did hindi ko kakayanin na
makipag break pa sa kanya..

Napatingin ako kung saan nandoon si Kath na kinukuhanan kami ni video, she gave me
a thumbs up gesture..Hinawakan ko yung kamay ni Kyle at inalis yun sakin, I
swallowed the lump on my throat again,hindi ko na sya nilingon. Dinig na dinig ko
pag-iyak nya.. gusto ko syang yakapin pero pinigil ko sarili ko. I harshly wiped my
tears and wen't to the sorority house.. Ayoko muna umuwi..

"Honey good job! Noon lang ako nakakita ng gaanong kagandang scene, parang yung sa
mga movies.."si Kath. I just ignored her. I clenched my jaw again ng maalala ko si
Kyle at Aya. Mga traydor sila..

Tumayo na ako at nagpaalam kay Kath but before I rolled the door knob lumingon ako
sa kanya na paulit-ulit pinapanood yung video namin ni Kyle..at yung mga nakuha
nyang video habang patago na nagkikita si Aya at Kyle..

"Ikaw na bahala Kath,Gusto ko silang mapahiya bukas..I want an extreme humiliation

to that Jerk and that bitch!" I scoffed..
"Don't worry honey,They will be the main attraction for tomorrow's event..I will
gave them a good show.. Just sit back and relax.." she smiled..

***

Walang tigil ang pagtawag ni Kyle sa akin, pumunta pa sya sabahay pero hindi ko sya
nilabas. I was so mad and I don't care anymore! Tama si Kath dapat pinaglalaruan
sila, hindi ang tulad namin ang pinaglalaruan..

The most awaited night has come,the retun masquerade ball.. I am wearing red
strapless trumpet sweep dress, that perfectly matched my emerald necklace and
purse, made from one of the best designer in the philippines na kaibigan ni daddy.
Hindi ko na sinoot yung mask ko, mamaya nalang sa ball, Isa pa sabi ni Kath para
madami makakilala sa akin at hindi magalinlangan lumapit, It will make Kyle jelous,
and sure naman daw sya doon..I think she's right.

Sa ball, I am not lifting my own chair or bragging my achievements but the moment
that Kath and I entered na hall, They couldn't take their eyes off us. Kath was
breathtakingly stunning on her lime mermaid dress. Many of the guys kept hitting on
us, si Kath of course papatol yun but not me. My head was stiff but my eyes keep
roaming around the hall and I saw Kyle with Aya and Juls, Nakatingin sila sa akin.
They're looking at me with a dismay on their face, my brows furrowed. Si Kyle naman
he has dark round circles on his eyes and halatang umiyak sya.. Inilayo ko ang
tingin ko sa kanila.. Naiinis talaga ako sa kanila! Screw them!

Maya-maya halos mamatay na ako sa sakit ng paa ko, hindi ako maupo kasi laging may
nag-aayang sumayaw sa akin. Nagulat ako nung biglang lumapit si Kyle sa gitna
habang may kasayaw ako, he offered his hand, he wants me to dance with him. Kahit
ayoko napilitan ako kasi binigay ako nung nagsasayaw sa akin, nagkasubuan na.. The
music changed suddenly.

[Play the video sa gilid.. Give my love by Edward Chun]

He gently wrapped his arms around my waist, nung una nagaalinlangan pa ako pero
wala na din ako nagawa, I clutched my arms around his neck. Ang awkward. Hindi
kami nagkikibuan.. Nakakailang pa dahil titig na titig sya sakin, ako hindi
makatingin sa kanya, galit ako sa kanya.

"You're unexplainably gorgeous on that dress..."he said breaking the awkwardness..

"Thanks.." I answered lamely, kahit na sa loob loob ko ko he does look good on his
suit. Niluwagan ko na ang kamay ko. Akmang aalis na sana sana ako dahil hindi ko na
kinakaya ang atmosphere between sa aming dalawa pero bigla nya akong niyakap ng
mahigpit..His shoulders are lightly shaking, parang himihikbi pa sya..

"Just this once Zoey, Just this once..."he said, hinayaan ko lang sya. pagkatapos
nung song hinatid na nya ako sa table kung nasaan sila Kath. Bumulong naman sa akin
si Kath. Nakita ko si Kyle na pumunta sa gawi nila Aya at niyakap sya nito. lalong
kumulo ang dugo ko.. Bullshit! I'll give them a good show..

"Honey brace yourself, this will seek too much attention.." sabi nya habang
humahagikgik.. Excite na excite sya ako naman malamig ang kamay ko sa kaba..
Maya-maya napalitan ang mga pinapakita sa projector sa sa harap ng stage at nawalan
ng music.. Tumingin ako sa gawi nila Kyle na nakatingin din sa harap.. This is it
sucker! Watch carefully..

There was a long silence then,everyone's confused.. The video started

playing...They first heard a backwash.. A scene of me and the two rookies and
Kath..

"Listen carefully loves. See that huge fish bowl?Each one of you will going to pick
one. Mga names yan ng iba't ibang boys sa Academy. The lucky guy you will pick, yon
ang magiging prey nyo. Do you understand?"

"Miel, What do you mean? Can you explain further coz I really don't get your
point.."

"Honey, What do you think was the purpose of this sorority?"

"Popularity? I guess. or fame and friends? I must say."

I can here a commotion and gasp going on the hall,

"Of course silly, Pero kulang pa honey. We should prove to every boys out there
that we are stronger than them,na tayo ang boss,tayo ang naglalaro sa kanila at
hindi tayo ang pinaglalaruan. So every girl in this sorority ay nag undergo sa
protocol na to. You need to get that guy by hook or by crook. Make him fall in love
with you and crushed his heart into thousand pieces!"

"So Zoey? Are you a Winx heartbreaker? Or not?"

"Of course I am.. Let's get this started!"

"Vann Herddi Gonzales.."

"Sebastian Kyle Herrera?"

Napatingin sa akin si Kyle na parang gulong gulo,I looked away and avoid meeting
his gaze..On my peripheral vision he look at the projector again.. I just crossed
my arms ng magtinginan sa akin yung iba..

"Honey, You know him?Good! Because I know him. He's not even a boyfriend material.
Too bad..But don't worry, mabuti nga yan madali lang yung sayo kaysa yung sa
kanila..mga manwhores talaga at mahihirapan sila for sure.."

"Okay loves... Rule number one.You only have the maximum of 2 months to do your
gig.. Rule number two, kailangan makuhanan nyo sila ng picture, much better if
video as evidence. okay? Keep in mind na hindi nyo pwedeng maging long term boyfie
ang mga prey nyo after the gig. If that happened, you're automatically OUT.. Sayang
ang hirap.. I don't care kahit sa anong way kayo magsucceed,If you're gonna use
your body make sure na safe.. okay? There's no place for second chance here, One
mistake then you're out. And don't you dare tell anyone about this gig because it's
a TOP SECRET.. Okay loves??"
I saw Kyle shooking his head in disbelief, he was even faking a smile.. But at that
moment I suddenly felt bad, parang may mali. Tinignan ako ng masama nila Aya at Jus
habang hinhimas yung likod ni Kyle, si Kyle umiiling-iling lang...

The next video played..

"Ayoko na..Itigil na natin to..."

"Please tell me your not breaking up with me.."

"Zoey, my humors are off for now and I don't like the way you pull those stupid
pesky pranks on me. Come on, stop it.."

"Why?.... Zoey...Am I too predominant?... Boring?...Come on Zoey! What did I do?..

Please tell me, I promise.. I.. I'll try my best to work on it.. Just please don't
break up with me, I need you Zoey.... No... Of course It's more than that.. I love
you... I love you so much... Just.. please... D-don't.."

"Zoey please.. D-don't go.. You're the. only thing I have. now... Please.. Just
this once...... Give me a second chance.....I'm begging you... "

Kasunod noon ang video nila ni Aya..May nakalagay pa sa dulo nito na

Congratulations and Job well done at Welcome to Pioneer Winx Sorority. Nakakuha ako
ng pagkakataon na tignan si Kyle. I saw tears streaming down his face. Si Aya galit
na sumugod sa akin.. Hinawakan nya ako sa braso ng mariin at hinila papunta kay
Kyle..Binitiwan nya ako ng marahas but I gave them a sweet smile.. Nasa amin ngayon
ang atensyon ng buong hall, Yung iba nagtataka kung para saan yung iba
nagbubulungan..

"I am very disappointed on you Zoey, I thought you we're better than this.."Aya
scoffed with a smug look on her ace, I crinkled my nose in disgust, binalik ko
tingin ko kay Kyle na tulala at tuloy-tuloy ang luha.. Pigilan ko ang sarili ko sa
nararamdaman kong sakit dahil nakikita ko syang umiiyak dahil sakin but I shrugged
all the thoughts away..

Umiiling-iling si Kyle. Pain,dismay and confusion was divulged on his eyes. I walk
through him and started giggling and shooking my head.. I made a hand gesture..

"Oh my God..I can't believe you fell right into my trap.. You're such a dork!" I
was smiling sweetly at him, he remained silent. then suddenly he licked his lips
and bit his bottom lip like he was fighting his emotions. He ran his fingers
through his hair and then he looked at me straight in the eyes before he finally
speak..

"I... love you so much Zoey and, you.... you... killed me.. I can't believe you
did Zoey.. I really can't believe it.." he said while shooking his head,he was even
faking a chuckle like he was insulting himself, he puckered his lips together that
formed a thin line, and what I saw just hit me straight in the face like a bomb, I
saw a drops of tears.Tears full of pain and regrets, then he left without any
single word..and I was dumbfounded..I felt like my jaw locked and my heart was
hammered. I felt pain..

Hinarap ko naman sila Aya, dismay was all writen to their face. Dumating naman
bigla ang boyfriend nyang si Xeth at umakbay sa kanya. My brows furrowed.

"Grabe ka Zoey, wala akong masabi sayo. Saludo ko sayo.. Hands down pa kung gusto
mo..." si Aya

"Hey wag kang mag maangmaangan! Mga traydor kasi kayo. It serves you right!" I
exclaimed

Tumawa si Aya ng nakakainis na tawa at saka nagsalita ulit..

"I can't believe you, Sino ka ba? Hindi na kasi kita kilala eh.."umiiling iling
sya at tumingin kay Xeth at Juls.. "Akalain mo, pinagselosan mo kami ng pinsan ng
boyfriend ko? Na humihingi lang naman ng tulong para i-surprise ka sana ngayon at
nakiusap na ayusin ang kung ano mang pagkakaibigan ang meron tayo.... pero mali....
kami ang nasurprise.... You have really gone a long way Zoey... Di ka na namin
mareach.." may pinatong sya sa kamay ko na susi..

"Susi yan ng rooftop, See for yourself and for you to figure it all out..." she
said with a dismay tone. I was dumbfounded.. Tinignan ko ang susi na nasa kamay ko
habang nanginginig akong hawak yon.

Tumakbo ako sa elevator at umakyat sa rooftop,ginamit ko sa mga pinto ang susi.

lahat ng makita kong pinto sinubukan ko at bumukas ang isa sa mga yon, palabas nga
ito sa rooftop ng St. Wesley Academy..

Napahagulgol ako at napatakip sa bibig ko sa nakita ko.. Isang nakahandang candle

light dinner para sa dalawang tao.. Binasa ko ang nakasulat sa banner na
nakasabit,Puno ito ng balloons na parang handa na sana paliparin sa langit..

"Happy 1st month of merriment Zoey, I love you so much.. -Kyle Herrera"

****

A/N: Sensya na po sa UD ko hindi pa to edited baka may mga typos and mali sa mga
grammars bukas ko nalang aayusin, inaantok na kasi ako habang nagttype. May work pa
bukas.. Hinabol ko lang to kasi baka di ako makapag UD tomorrow, Di ko sure..

VOMMENTS. Lapit na tayo matapos sa flashbacks.. Sunod yung present na. Matured na
silang lahat..haha! ipprivate ko yung BS ha.. Malaki na kasi talaga pinagbago ni
baby Kyle kaya ipprivate ko nalang yun. hehe

Goodnight everyone! loveyouall

-Yui

Chapter 4 - Screen Siren >>

A/N: Taaaadaaaa! Dahil breakyy ko at miss ko na si baby kyle ko, haha singit kong
i-post to.. Mwuah! Eto na.. Unedited pa to ha. Please spare with me, typos and
grammars mamaya ko na lang aayusin pag-uwi ko sa bahay..
*******

[2013,PRESENT]

Zoey's POV

I was clueless,hindi ko alam kung bakit marriage ang offer sa akin ni Kyle. Pumayag
ako dahil wala na akong choice,kung di ako papayag makukulong ako. And besides
there's a part of me na gusto ko but I have doubts, I still love Kyle. Wala akong
ibang minahal kung hindi sya lang. I was devastated for the last five years of my
life. I was living full of guilt and remorse. Bigla nalang sya nawala noon ng
parang bula, I know I didn't deserve him. That time,I was so young and foolish and
sophomorical. If there was a word beyond stupid, well I jive in perfectly to that
word..

Tinignan ko si Kyle sa tabi ko, he was sleeping peacefully..Kaninang pagsakay namin

sa plane tulog na sya at hanggang ngayon natutulog pa din sya. Noon ko lang sya
ulit natitigan at doon ko naramdaman kung gaano ko na sya kamiss.. Gusto ko syang
yakapin. Napa-igtad ako when he suddenly opened his eyes and caught me staring at
him. Pakiramdam ko nag-blush ako. Hindi ko napigilan, kusang gumalaw ang kamay ko
at hinaplos ang mukha nya, pero nagulat ako nung tinapik nya yun.. Lumipat sya sa
kabilang side at bumalik ulit sa pagtulog..

Dun ko narealized that maybe, maybe he's still mad.. Gusto ko talagang humingi ng
tawad sa kanya pag nagkataon, bumwbwelo lang ako.

-Santorini, Greece-

Agad kaming dumeretso sa isang bahay, mukhang kakilala ni Kyle yung may ari..
Tahimik lang ako, nagkakatinginan kami ni Kyle pero di man lang sya mangiti,hindi
tulad dati palagi syang nakangiti.. After almost one hour,may dumating na parang
sundo namin, I wasn't sure.. Tumayo ako at akmang lalabas na pero hinawakan ako ni
Kyle ng mahigpit, halos mapa-igtad ako sa sakit..

"Wear something presentable, and don't humiliate me.. You looked like a trash.."
Napatingin ako sa kanya, my jaw literally dropped. Si Kyle ba talaga to? Napamura
nalang ako. Bakit ba ang sakit nya mag salita?..I'm not feeling good about this..
Something is not right.

Pagkabihis ko lumabas na ko,naglagay ako ng konting make-up. Ngayon na pala kami

ikakasal ni Kyle, Walang bisita, kami lang at ang dalawa nyang kaibigan na hindi ko
naman kinakausap dahil mukhang mga philanderer. Tindig palang. Dapat memorable ang
kasal diba? Bakit parang iba tong sa akin? Papakasalan ko ang mahal ko pero bakit
ganun? Natatakot ako kasi hindi ko mabasa kung ano nasa isip nya.. Takot at kaba na
may halong saya.

Dumating na ang pari at nagsimula na ang seremony. Tinitignan ko si Kyle na walang

kaemo-emosyon ang mukha. Ano kayang mangyayari sa amin pagkatapos nito? Ano bang
balak nya? Bakit bigla gusto nya ako pakasalan? Ang dami kong tanong sa isip
ko..Pero di ko magawang itanong sa kanya ng diretso, pkiramdam ko sinentensyahan
ako na manahimik lang,wala ako karapatan magsalita kahit dapat nagrereklamo na ako.

"Do you Sebastian Herrera take Zoey Vivien Mariano to be your wedded wife, to live
together after God's ordinance in holy matrimony? Do you promise to love her, to
honor and cherish her, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to be
to her in all things a good and faithful husband as long as you both shall live?"

"I do...." Walang kalatoy-latoy nyang sagot.

"Do you Zoey Vivien Mariano take Sebastian Herrera to be your wedded husband, to
live together after God's ordinance in holy matrimony? Do you promise to love her,
to honor and cherish her, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to
be to her in all things a good and faithful husband as long as you both shall
live?"

"I do..."

"What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. For as much as
Sebastian and Zoey have consented together in holy matrimony, and have witnessed
the same before God and this company and have pledged their love and loyalty to
each other, and have declared the same by the joining and the giving of rings, I,
therefore, by the authority of the state, pronounce that they are husband and wife,
in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ."

"The Groom may now kiss the Bride." Pagkasabi ng pari nun, kinabahan ako at
nataranta,nawala sa isip ko na may kiss the bride pa pala. After 5 years of
longing,eto ngayon. magkikiss kami?ulit? My God! Alam ko sa sarili ko kung gaano ko
sya namiss. Parang akong bumalik sa mga panahon na nag-aaral palang kami. Kinikilig
ako..

Humarap sakin si Kyle at ngumisi,bigla nya akong hinalikan sa lips. Ewan ko pero
bakit parang iba yung ngisi nya. Para bang may binabalak na masama..

After nung kasal dumiretso na kami sa bahay na tinutuluyan namin, napag-alaman ko

na kay Kyle pala yun.. Nakalimutan ko kung gaano na nga pala sya kayaman. Hindi ko
ma-enjoy masyado ang pag-stay namin dito sa Greece. Sumama ako sa kanya dito wala
ako kadala-dalang kahit isa,pero sa bahay may mga gamit na ako,lahat bago.
Pinanhanda siguro ni Kyle.

Di pa din ako makapaniwala na ngayon isa na akong Mrs. Sebastian Kyle

Herrera..Pagpasok namin ni Kyle sa bahay dumiretso kami agad sa kwarto, ang
tahimik. Mukha nga akong tanga na pa-ikot ikot sa kwarto kung ano-ano kinakalikot
ko para malibang ako. Umupo sya sa sofa at nanood ng tv.Kinakabahan talaga ko, diba
pagkayari ng kasal may honeymoon? maghohoneymoon kaya kami?.. Lumakad ako palabas
at papuntang kusina at nadaanan ko sya. Pero kinilabutan ako sa narinig ko sa
kanya..

"Nothing has changed, You're still you.. Bitch.."he said in a low and dangerous
tone.. napatingin ako sa kanya, sabi ko na nga ba. Galit pa din sya sakin. Ano pa
bang aasahan ko, talagang kahit sino magagalit sa ginawa ko. Pero sincere ako na
gusto ko yung kapataawaran nya. Limang taon ako devastated,pkiramdam ko nun kulang
na kulang ako.

"K-kyle, alam kong hanggang ngayon galit ka pa sakin, hindi ko alam kung paano pero
gusto kong humingi ng----"

"Sorry?you don't have to." he chuckled.. "Don't worry, I'm not mad at you..playing
naive eh?" his words cut me off like a knife..Tumayo sya at lumapit sa
akin,tinitignan nya ako mula ulo hanggang paa.."You still don't get it huh? Why do
you think I marry you Zoey? still clueless?" his lips formed a devilish grin..Sa
sobrang pagkabigla ko the way he acts hindi ako nakapagsalita. Nagulat ako na may
halong takot ng bigla nyang hablutin ang panga ko..I flinced because of pain.
"Pag tinatanong kita sasagot ka agad!!"he shouted with gritted teeth, natakot ako..
Naiiyak ako. Hindi ko na sya kilala, talagang ibang tao na ang kaharap ko ngayon.
Ito din ang unang beses yata na narinig ko syang sumigaw.

"H-hindi ko alam, hindi ko alam Kyle.."I said,while trying to pull my self

together..

Marahas nyang binitawan ang panga ko,nanlilisik ang mga mata nya halos mapaatras
ako sa takot..."Ok well then, I'll tell you why....."

He pinned me viciously on the wall and grabbed my shoulders, he leaned forward and
held my jaw with his one hand, I winced in pain but he doesn't seem to care..Our
gazes locked, revealing his dark shade brown eyes full of loathe, hate and lust.. I
wasn't sure but, I saw pain inspite of those flames of resentment.. I felt a hot
liquid at the corner of my eyes...

"I'm going to fuck you senseless Zoey, I'm going to fuck you really hard and I'll
make sure you will beg for more like a smut..and
I'm.going.to.do.it.right.here.right.now."He said in a low and dangerous tone. I
felt goosebumps with his words.. he buried his forehead against mine venomously,I
flinced uncontrollably and my eyes releases my tears,it was streaming down my
cheeks.He harhsly grabbed a handful of my hair,then he chuckled evily..

"I'm going to enrage you, I will make you come for me like no other man can make
you, I'm going to do whatever I want to your filthy body.. I'm going to give you a
mind-blowing sex and you don't have the right to complain. Do you understand?!!"he
shouted, I almost peed because I suddenly feel nervous.. I wans't expecting this
savage side of him..or maybe I am aware? indenial lang ako.. Pero hindi ganitong
kalala.. hindi.. Wala sa loob but I give him a slight nod and cried..he grip my
hair harder, napa-igtad ako sa sakit..

"Akala mo ba nakakaawa ka? Pwes hindi! Lalo akong nabibwisit sa pagmumukha mo!" He
scoffed. Pilit kong pinigil ang pag-iyak ko..

He grabbed my shoulders and throw me venomously on his bed..I closed my eyes

because of pain, hindi sa katawan ko..hindi doon at alam ko yon.. I tried so hard
to control my sobs as I heard him unbuckled his belt..

There was no gentleness in him,He was so assertive in his every move.. He started
to place himself at the top of me and ripped my dress harshly, winasak nya din ang
bra at panty ko.. Without any warning he kissed me.. It was passionate I can't help
myself to let out a moan..He grabbed my breast and squeezed it.. I hate myself so
much because my body betrayed me, I was so stupid, because I am responding to his
kisses. It was so intimate..

We are doing a tongue fight and french kissing like theres no tomorrow, when I felt
his finger slids on my clit, he was moving his finger in a circular motion, It
thrills me more, lalo akong nag-init sa ginawa nya..Wala akong nagawa kung hindi
ang umuungol.. Nagsawa na sya sa mga labi ko so he traced his kisses from my jaw
and down to my neck, he planted love-bites in it while doing his thing on my
clit,the other one was busy roaming around my soft spots. I moaned as I arched my
back..
"K-kyle!"I screamed his name and I felt his lips curled a grin on my neck. bumaba
ang mga halik nya sa dibdib ko and it made my breathing heavier.. He suck my mounds
savagely like a hungry baby.. he played with it, through licking and sucking.. He
suddenly stop. umangat ang ulo nya at pinagmasdan ang walang saplot kong katawan at
nakaramdam ako ng hiya.. He smiled devilishly..

"Not bad slut. You somehow look fuckable.." He said seductively. Nakakuha ako nag
pagkakataon na matignan ang katawan nya.. I bit my lower lip because of what I
saw..he was really a sexybeast, he was beyond the definition of hot and he was..
huge.. and.. long.. Nakaramdam ako ng takot na baka hindi magkasya yoon sa akin. He
spread my legs using his knees..

With one strong thrust, he rammed his manhood deep inside mine..

"Ahhhh! Kyle!"I screamed because of unexplainable pain, he didn't even penetrate

me! Shit! He stopped as he felt my barriers..Parang pinupunit sa sakit..

"That surprised me..."he groaned, his voice was husky and I found it sexy as hell..
Napapikit ako at naramdaman ko ang luha ko sa gilid ng mata ko..

"I.. I.. tried.. but... Ahhhh!! Oh God!" He cut me off with a hard thrust. He
slammed himself to me faster and harder, gripping my hip with one hand and using
the other to keep my head arms on the bed..Napakapit ako sa comforter.. This was
better than any dream, he was my Kyle..his body, his moans,his scents and
everything about him but he was way far from the Kyle I loved and knew. The pain I
felt was replaced with too much pleasures, I felt an unfamiliar sensation building
inside me,Parang hindi ko maintindihan na para akong mag eexplode sa sarap..I
couldn't think of what to feel! Puro ungol lang namin ang maririnig sa buong kwarto
nya..

I heard him groaned and growled as he thrust faster and harder, then I felt like I
exploded into thousand pieces, I enjoyed the build and the explosion, there was too
much pelasure and it was all new to me, Unexplainable, I must say.. I cried out his
name over and over again, because he didn't stop slamming and banging faster..His
manhood burying to the hilt with each powerful thrust,we're now both sweaty.. I
came for the nth time for I lost count..It was earth-shattering..
"Ahh! Fuck! Zoey I'm coming..." And with a final strong thrust he buried his hips
deeper and groaned loud..I can feel a hot liquid spurting out inside me..

I felt him free me from a silk rope.. His body gently covered mine as he laid
beside me.. His eyes we're still close.. I hugged him for somehow I knew I needed
it..

He opened his eyes and unwarpped his arms around me.. He was looking at the ceiling
without any emotion, hindi ko mabasa ang nasa isip nya..

"Get out.." He said in a cold tone.. I really don't like him when he's mad....Sa
tingin ko hindi magiging maganda ang pagsasama namin magasawa because I now know
how much he hates me,how much he abhor me. Tumayo ako even though I felt sore down
on my womanhood..

Bago ako makalabas ng kwarto nag-salita sya ulit..

"Wala akong ititira sayo..I haven't even started yet Zoey.."

[2008, FLASHBACK]

Zoey's POV

Dalawang araw na ako hindi makatulog, biggla nalang nawala si Kyle.. cannot be
reached na yung phone nya, gusto ko sana syang puntahan sa bahay nila pero para
akong nanghihina. Napakasama ko. I'm such a bitch! I jumped into conclusions
without asking him, I didn't trust him..I felt bad. really bad.. Pakiramdam ko ako
na pinakamasamang tao sa mundo. He just loved me and I gave him a brokenheart in
return. Napaka-immature ko. Tama sila Aya. Ang laki na ng pinagbago ko, I don't
even know myself anymore. Nagsisisi na ako,sobra kong pinagsisisihan yon. I want
Kyle. I want him back.. I felt a lump on my throat and a hot liquid at the corner
of my eyes. Naglakad ako papunta sa room at doon na muna ko naghintay ng susunod na
subject..

Pagkapasok ko sa room lahat nakatingin sa akin, I can't blame them. What I did that
night was horrible and I felt horrible too.. Umupo ako sa chair ko, dapat
magheheadset ako pero narinig kong magsalita ang classmate ko..
"Punta ba tayo kila kyle mamaya?"Tanong ni Mica kay Armie..

"Oo. Haay. Grabe mga nangyari kay Kyle noh? Kung ako yun.. haayy, Sana kasi ako
nalang niligawan nya eh.." Even though I wanted to smash her head to the table,I
pulled my self together. Naglakas loob na akong magtanong. Bakit naman sila pupunta
kila Kyle?.. Nakakainis pa sila kung makapag-parinig. Dapat sabihin nalang nila
mismo sa akin.. Lumapit ako sa kanila.

"Mica? Bakit? Ano ba meron at pupunta kayo kila Kyle?.. Pwede bang malaman?"
Tinignan nya lang ako ng masama saka inirapan.

"Bakit mo ba kailangan gawin gawin kay Kyle yun? Ang bait bait nung tao eh ginanun
nyo, wala kayong puso...." Napayuko ako at di nakasagot,tama naman sya eh..
Angkapal ng mukha ko wala na siguro akong karapatan na malaman pa,pero nag-salita
ulit si Mica..

"Last week diba comatose yung mommy ni Kyle? for you to know, she passed away 4
days ago.. Halos lahat alam ang tungkol dyan, ikaw di mo alam??Ililibing na nga
hindi mo pa alam?! Ang sama mo talaga Zoey!" I was..... dumbfounded.. hindi ako
nakapagsalita. tinignan ko lang sila.. I know how much Kyle loves his mom.. Naalala
ko ang sinabi nya sa akin nung thursday..

"Zoey please.. D-don't go.. You're the. only thing I have. now... Please.. Just
this once...... Give me a second chance.....I'm begging you... "

Napatakip nalang ako sa bibig ko. Hindi ko namalayan na pumatak yung luha ko. Oh
my God. What have I done?! Stupid Zoey! Fuck you! You're such an asshole!

I ran outside. Tumakbo lang ako ng tumakbo,nakarating ako sa likod ng school. The
houses and bushes are all blurrry. My eyes are indistinct, nadapa ako at lalo akong
napaiyak. Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko. Sa halip na bumangon hindi ako
tumayo,mukha akong tanga na iyak ng iyak habang nakadapa sa damuhan, I didn't even
bother na tignan kung may sugat ako. Sigurado ako kapag nakita ako ni Kyle na
ganito at kung kami pa, matataranta na naman siya. Mahal na mahal ako ni Kyle pero
I gave him a broken heart in return. Napakasama ko! Gusto kong saktan yung sarili
ko kaya tama lang ito sa akin.. Iyak ako ng iyak ng makarinig ako ng isang boses..

"Mukha kang tanga dyan tumayo ka na nga.." Nag-angat ako ng tingin,tinulungan nya
akong tumayo. Halos parang maiiyak din sya..Niyakap ko sya..

"I'm sorry! Oh my God... Aya help me.. I don't know what to do, I'm so stupid!
Mahal ko si Kyle pero sinaktan ko sya.. I'm such a bitch!... Aya..."I cried to her.
Tinignan nya lang ako ako and she caressed my head. She smiled weakly..

"Everyone deserves a second chance, but he said he needs space..."Lalo akong

napaiyak. Ayaw na nya akong makita.. Now the tables have really turn. But I don't
care. Kyle needs me. Ako nalang ang meron sya. Ako nalang. Kahit ipagtabuyan nya
ako, wala akong pakialam..I deserve it. Pero he needs me.. He never stopped going
after me nung iniwan ko sya, ngayon it's my turn. It's my turn to do my part...

***

[Play the video sa gilid -----> Cracks of my broken heart by Eric Benet]
Galing pala kahapon si Aya sa libing ng Mommy ni Kyle, Sabi nya Kyle was so not
himself. Tulala daw ito at di makausap ng matino. That day umuulan na naman. I was
facing the window in my room,curled up hugigng mg knees to my chest, watching every
drop of the rain hiting on the shiny glass. Napa-igtad ako ng bigla mag-rinig yung
phone ko. I saw Aya's name kaya sinagot ko agad..

[Hello! Zoey! papunta kami diyan sa inyo, malapit na kami lumabas ka na!] she said
panting hastily.

"huh? Aya why?"

[Si Kyle! Si Kyle ngayon na pala ang alis nya,He's with his dad! Isasama na nya
papuntang states!] Muntik ko na mabitawan yung phone, bumaba ako agad kahit naka
pambahay lang ako, paglabas ko sakto na nandun na yung kotse ni Xeth. Sumakay ako
agad walang sali-salita..hindi man lang ako nagpayong,wala akong pakialam kahit
basang basa ako, Sobra ang kaba kong hindi sya maabutan. Hindi pa nga ako
nagsisimula na makatingi ng tawad,aalis na sya.. Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman
ko..

"My God Zoey! basang basa ka! Magpunas ka nga!"si Aya. binato nya sakin ang isang
towel. Tulala pa din ako, si Kyle lang ang nasa isip ko ngayon.

Lord please, sana abutan ko pa sya.. Wag nyo po sya ilayo sa akin. I love him so
much and I will do anyting to have him back...Hindi ko kaya. mahigit isang buwan na
nakasama ko sya nakaramdam ako ng mga bagay na hindi ko akalain na mararamdaman ko,
akala ko kuntento na ako. Fame,money,popularity? Akala ko ganun lang ok na ako.
Pero hindi when I met Kyle narealize ko na hindi yon importante,sya ang importante
sa akin. Siya at ang pamilya ko. He treated me like a baby queen, a gem and he
respects me. Hindi na ako makakahanap ng ganon,wala ng magmamahal sa akin ng ganon
kung hindi si Kyle lang.. Siya lang.. Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng huminto ang kotse.

Shit! Traffic pa.. Kung kailan malapit na kami,Baka hindi na ako umabot. Bumaba ako
sa kotse at tumakbo..

"Zoey!" I heard Aya shouted pero hindi ko sya pinansin. iisa lang ang naiisip ko
ngayon..Si Kyle. Sobrang kinakabahan ako na hindi ko sya abutan. people where
glancing at me because I was soaked wet and running like there's no tomorrow. but I
don't care! I need to see him..

Kinuha ko ang phone ko at tinanong kay Aya kung anong gate sya, sinabi naman nya sa
akin kaya tumakbo pa din ako. I sighed in relief nung makarating ako sa
airport,humahangos akong tumatakbo papunta sa terminal 3 pero may mga guard na
pipigil sakin. Sa pagkadesperada ko nagsisigaw ako..

"Kyle!!!!"

"Mam bawal ho yang ginagawa nyo, nageeskandalo kayo.."pigil sakin ng guard..

"Let go of me you bastards!!"I shouted..

"Kyle!!!"Hindi ko pa din sila pinapansin.. Napalingon ako,dahil naramdaman kong may

lalaking nakatingin sa akin sa di kalayuan sa gilid ko,I felt relieved when I saw
Kyle standing there,staring at me coldly..

Naiyak na ako, hindi ko mapigil. I wanna hug him, I tried to reach for him pero
ayaw talaga akong papasukin ng guard sa waiting area. Pinagsusuntok ko sila at
pinagsisipa.. Nakita kong lumapit sa akin si Kyle, may dala dala syang bag pero
hanggang entrance lang ako. Tinignan nya lang ako,he was meters away from me.. Iyak
ako ng iyak..

"Kyle please just hear me out first. Don't leave. Mag-usap muna tayo please..."I
screamed, pinagtitinginan na kami ng mga tao kasama pa ang guards na pinipigilan
ako pumasok.Lahat ng lakas ko ginamit ko para maitulak sila pero ang lakas pa din
nila.. Humarap sakin si Kyle mabuti, He was controlling his sobs. Umiiyak din sya,
it was my first time to see his most vulnerable state. he faked a chuckle then took
a glanced on his wrist watch..

"I don't know.. If it happen that there will be meteor shower today then maybe.. I
will change my mind..." He said in a shaky voice..Napahagulgol ako dahil tuluyan na
syang tumalikod. Pilit ko syang inaabot pero hindi nya ako pinansin..

"Kyle I'm Sorry, I'm really sorry!! Please.. Makinig ka muna!....... Let me go you
bastards!......! You wanna die?! God damn it! Don't touch me!!!...... Kyle!!!
Pleaseeeeee!! Wag kang umalis!!" I shouted desperately. Alam kong he was trying to
say that It was impossible for me to be forgiven.It was raining and It was cloudy..
I cried as I saw him left..

Kyle's POV

Shrugging off the thoughts away,the whole time inside the plane I was just
sleeping,I glanced at my wrist watch and it was already 11:58am.. It was 2 minutes
before 12 in the midnight.. Of course It was in the philippine time zone, I'll just
change it later when we arrive in LA..

"Mommy look!" I heard a voice coming from a little girl, she was happily squealing.
She caught my attention because she was pointing something on the window.. I got
curious so I took my glance on it..

"Shit!!!!"I cursed under my breath. What the hell! You got to be kidding me?! It
was raining the last time I checked. For fvck's sake! I ran my fingers through my
hair in frustration as I pressed my back to the airline seat..

"Ohh Mommy, it's a meateor rain!"The little girl squealed again..I can't believe
what the fvck did just happened?? Was it a sign?! Oh give me a break. Once is
enough. I pulled myself together and put on the headsets in my ears,I glanced at
the window again watching the breathtakingly beautiful meteor showers. I sighed. I
won't let this happen again, not anymore.. I closed my eyes as the picture of her
came across my mind. I shoved it all away and tried my best to get some sleep.
starting today the old Kyle was dead. He was killed by Zoey. I will start a new
life. a new life without her.. Screw that bitch! There was always a perfect time
for paybacks.

*********
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Chapter 6 - Zoey sounded like Agony >>

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Unedited ulit,ipad lang gamit ko mahirap mag edit.. typos and grammars ignore nyo
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WARNING: SPG ALERT!! Sobrang pilyong gags, bawal sa bata tulog na.. chos! Bawal
BATA ha please lang..

*******

Zoey's POV

-Santorini,Greece-

Tahimik akong kumakain mag-isa sa dining room,May hang-over pa ko sa nangyari

kagabi. Kyle was a monster when he's mad. Nakakatakot. Kung ano ang binait nya
noon,kabaliktaran ngayon. Kahit kailan hindi sumagi sa isip ko na mananakit sya ng
babae. Medyo namamaga ang pisngi ko sa pagkakasampal nya sa akin. Para akong daga
na naulanan ng marinig kong pababa si Kyle.. He's wearing a casual attire. Blue
khaki shorts,gray shoes, white long sleeves na nakabukas sa dibdib, fedora hat and
aviator rayban shades. Ang sarap nyang tignan kaya lang hindi ko sya matignan ng
matagal dahil sa nangyari kagabi. Napa-igtad ako ng may ibinato sya sa table na
parang maliit na box,para sakin yun sigurado dahil halata naman sakin nya
binibigay,hindi sya nakatingin sa akin,patuloy syang humahanap ng pagkain sa ref,
binuksan ko yung box at nilabas nito ang isang set ng maliliit na gamot.. I glanced
at him with a furrowed eyebrows. He was leaning at the wall with his arms crossed,
may hawak syang mineral water..

"Don't give me that look, I know you know what it is.. Don't play numb on me.."
Sabi niya. Oo alam ko kung ano to. Pero bakit nya ako binibigyan ng pills?.. Nung
nakita nya sa mukha ko na siguro nagtataka ako,I heard him chuckled.. Npatingin ako
sa kanya. He was chuckling like he intentionally was insulting me with the tone he
use..

"It prevents pregnancy Zoey..For you to know, those are contraceptive pills..Better
to be safe than sorry.."he said..

"I know, of course.. But why are you giving me these?"I asked him, tumayo ako at
lumapit sa kanya, Ito na ata ang unang pag-uusap namin na medyo tumatagal. Dapat
galit ako sa kanya dahil sa pagsampal nya sa akin pero hindi ko magawang magalit sa
kanya..Bigla naman syang inihit ng tawa sa sinabi ko kaya nagtaka ko. Lumakad sya
papunta sa living room, sinundan ko sya..
"Simple logic Zoey. Come on! Because I don't want you to bear my children.. "
Grabe, Ang sakit ah. ayaw nya akong maging nanay ng mga magiging anak nya? Kaya ako
pinagpipills?tapos tumatawa pa sya sya? Para kong maiiyak sa insulto at panlalait
nya sa akin,pero pinipigil ko ang emotion ko.."And besides, you're just my walking
sex machine.." he added.. I felt like my heart was hammered many times,pakiramdam
ko may malamig na hangin na pumasok mula sa paa ko paakyat sa ulo ko,nanlamig ako..
Kasunod nun ang pamumuo ng luha ko.. I puckered my lips together that form a thin
line, I stared at the set of pills I was holding..Napatawa nalang ako sa isip isip
ko.. Pero ok lang magsalita lang sya ng masasakit hanggang mag-sawa sya.. Hindi ako
susuko, ngayon pa na kasal kami.. Kahit hindi asawa ang turing nya sakin ok lang..
I know someday maayos din to. Galit lang sya. Matututo rin syang mag patawarin ako.

Pag-angat ko ng tingin nasa harap ko na sya,medyo nagulat ako. Nagkatinginan kami,

napansin ko na kumunot ang noo nya at akmang hahawakan yung pisngi ko, pero hindi
nya tinuloy. His hard and arrogant gesture softened,naging balisa yung kilos nya.
He fake a cough at dali-dali umalis. That moment I furrowed my brows. I sighed.
Mag-isa lang ako sa bahay dahil umalis si Kyle..

Nag libang nalang ako sa bahay nung umalis si Kyle,naglinis ako ng kwarto
pagkatapos nanood ako ng korean dramas,inip na inip ako.. Gustuhin ko man mamasyal
baka maligaw naman ako, hindi man lang kasi ako inaaya ni Kyle na mamasyal..

Maya-maya I heard knocks on the door,pagbukas ko may babae na nasa middle age
siguro ang hula ko,filipino din sya. Pinapunta daw sya dun ni 'Seb', alaga daw
nya.Pinapasok ko sya tapos may dala syang first aid kit, tinignan nya agad yung
pisngi ko tapos nagtanong kung napano, sabi ko nalang aksidente, ayokong maging
pangit ang tingin nila kay Kyle, kung nagawa man nya yun, sasarilihin ko nalang at
hindi ko sya sisirain hindi dahil asawa ko sya,kung hindi mahal na mahal ko sya.
Pinapahidan nya ng ointment yung pisngi ko, tapos binigyan nya ako ng gamot at
pinainom sa akin,pain killers daw.. Pinagluto din nya ako. Ang dami nga eh.. Aling
Rose pala ang name nya,care taker ng bahay ni Kyle dito. Kilala sya bilang 'Seb' at
hindi Kyle.. Mas gusto ko pa din yung Kyle.. Sa pangalan nga namin ako pa
nagpagkakamalan minsan na lalaki eh. Natatawa nalang kami noon,pero yun yung
panahon na ok kami at walang ganitong problema.. Napabuntong hininga nalang ako,
kung hindi kaya nangyari yun? Siguro masaya ang marriage life namin ni Kyle, hindi
ganito...Kasalanan ko..

"Ang ganda ganda mo Hija,kaya pala kinukulong ka ni Seb dito,ayaw siguro na ma-
expose ka,may pagka-possessive kasi yun.."napa-angat ako ng tingin..

"Ho? T-thank you ho.."Lumapit siya sa akin at nilapag yung malaking bowl na may
laman niluto nya..

"Sa totoo lang hija wag mo mamasamain to ha, hindi naman sa madaldal ako at
chismosa pero sa dinadami-dami ng babaeng dinala dito ni Seb, unang kita ko palang
sayo,ikaw ang pinaka nagustuhan ko..." Para na naman ako nanlamig,hindi sa
compliment. Dun sa part na madami na dinadala si Kyle dito na babae.. Hindi naman
malayo, sa office nga nya may ginagawa syang milagro dito pa kaya sa vacation house
nya..Ngumiti lang ako kay Aling Rose ng pilit..

"Lalo na yung pinaka matagal niyang naging girlfriend.. Si Kath? Nakuuu, napaka
maldita nung batang yon.. Nuknukan ng arte pa..Kahilig mag- 'eeew' , ang sarap
ngang hambalusin ng sandok eh..." Nakinig lang ako kay Aling Rose..Tuloy-tuloy pa
din sya sa kwento, hindi daw sya madaldal sa lagay na yan ha.. Hindi nga ako
makasingit kadadal-dal nya. She reminds me so much of Eugene Domingo, yung
comedian.
"Tapos nung nandito yun, nakuu gigil na gigil talaga ko Hija, naghahanap ba naman
ng highfive, Eh malay ko bang magpakabit nun. Wala daw highfive yung area ng bahay
tuloy hindi daw sya makapag-mitter! Ano bang malay ko sa putris na mitter mitter at
highfive na yan,eh ang alam ko lang gamitin eh cellphone ko at tumawag lang..
Nakuu. Kung alam mo lang hija.."Kumunot yung noo ko.. pero kitang kita na gigil
talaga sya, pinopoint pa nya yung sandok at napipikit habang nagsasalita..

"Anong pong highfive at mitter?"Tanong ko sa kanya bago ako uminom ng juice, sya
naman habang hawak-hawak yung sandok humarap sakin ng nakapamaywang...

"Ano ka ba naman bata ka, daig pa kita! Highfive yung parang internet, tapos mitter
yung parang facebook na may kulay blue na ibon.. Sus maryosep kang bata ka..."Sabi
niya habang umiiling-iling and giving me a dismay look.. Napa-awang yung bibig
ko..Matagal bago ko naabsorb kung ano sinasabi nya..

"Ahhh.. wifi at twitter ho..."sabi ko habang tumatango-tango..

"Oo yun nga Hija! Nakuu.. Kala ko naman hindi mo alam, kaganda ganda mong bata eh
late ka naman sa uso.. Mainstream kaya yun!" sabi ni Aling Rose, Nagkwentuhan lang
kami magdamag. Napaka daldal nya kasi nai-kwento nya na sa akin yung talambuhay
nya, kaya naging close na kami.. Mga 7pm na ng gabi nung dumating si Kyle.. Saka
umalis si Aling Rose,nanonood ako ng tv sa living room, si Kyle simula nung
dumating naman lakad ng lakad. Minsan dadaan sa harap ko.. Minsan naman kukuha ng
saging o kung ano sa kusina. Ang likot nya, di sya mapakali.. Balisang balisa ba..

Kumuha sya ng libro sa bookshelf tapos umupo sa sofa malapit sa akin,My gazes are
still nailed to what I am watching, natingin ako sa kanya at huling-huli ko sya na
nakatitig sa akin, agad naman nya binalik sa libro yung tingin nya nung natingin
ako. Patuloy lang ako sa panonood, nakaramdam na ako ng antok kaya pinatay ko na
yung tv at akmang aakyat sa hagdan..pero natigil ako bigla syang nagsalita..

"Where are you going?"tanong nya..

"Ahmmm..Matutulog na sana..Bakit?"sabi ko na may halong pagtataka..kumunot yung noo

ko..

"Uhm.. Have you eaten your dinner already?" he asked while scratching the back of
his head,tumango ako..di nya sinagot yung tanong ko..Tumayo sya at parang balisa na
naman,palihim akong nangiti. Nakita ko na naman kasi yung Kyle na natataranta kapag
umiiyak ako dati. Siyang siya yng nakikita ko ngayon.. "I.. uhmm... Did you? How
about shower? I mean before you sleep?..." I can heard him cursing and whispering
something,but I didn't understand. Lalo kumunot yung noo ko,out of nowhere bigla
yung yung tanong nya.. What the hell..

"Kyle are you okay??" Tanong ko naman sa kanya.. Nakakapagtaka kasi.

"O-of course I am. Silly. Now... Go, Off to bed..." sabi nya, weird talaga neto..
Naglakad na ako paakyat pero nagsalita sya ulit..

"Oh and before I forgot, We're going back tomorrow.."he said and turned around.. I
smiled secretly. Sana dumating na yung panahon na mapatawad ako ni Kyle. Mahal na
mahal ko sya and handa akong tanggapin lahat ng parusang gagawin nya sa akin,
mapatawad nya lang ako..

****
Kinabukasan balik na naman sa dati si Kyle. He was so snob and silent the whole
time, or should I say his grumpy side.. 11 hours and 30 miniutes ata ang byahe kaya
napakatagal, wala akong ginawa kung hindi matulog.. Si Kyle din,kaya pag tulog sya
dun lang ako nagkaka chance na titigan sya at kausapin sa isip ko. Sobrang laki
talaga ng pinagbago nya, I don't know kung nanghihinayang ako or what because
ngayon he really looks good, wala na yung mga braces nya at hindi na sya naka
glasses. Mukha na syang model.. I sighed, I brushed some of his hair on his
forehead, then I kissed him there.

''I love you Kyle, I always will'' I whispered to him then went back to sleep..

[Manila,Philippines..]

Pagdating namin sa airport may sundo na agad kami,tahimik lang sya ulit sa
sasakyan..After 30 minutes ata ng byahe ulit dumating kami sa isang malaking
mansion. Napa-nganga ako sa laki. Grabe talaga. Ang daming nabago sa buhay ni Kyle.
napaisip ako ano kaya ang mga pinag daanan nya para maraming to.. I really wish na
sana makapag kwentuhan naman kami ulit one of thiese days.. Pag binabanggit ko yung
mga nakaraan para humingi ng tawad bigla syang nagagalit kaya di ko nalang
inuulit..

Pagpasok namin sa mansion sumusunod lang ako sa kanya, bigla nya naman ako hinigit
sa pala-pulsuhan ko,he was harsh again and kinabahan ako na baka may nagawa na
naman ako na kinagalit nya..Kinaladkad nya ako na para akong walang pakiramdam,
nagtitinginan na din sa amin yung ibang maids at yung butler. Binuksan nya ang
isang kwarto,na sa tingin ko ay sa kanya at pumasok kami dun. Hinalikan nya agad
ako ng marahas pagkasara na pagkasara palang ng pinto ng kwarto.. Sa kilos palang
nya alam ko na kung ano gusto nya.. Wala man lang ba syang jet lag? Grabe talaga si
Kyle..

Without breaking the kiss he was walking and guiding me all the way through the
bathroom, I didn't complained. I don't want him to get mad at me. Iba syang magalit
kaya sumunod nalang ako sa gusto nya. His hands wrapped on my waist, so I clutched
mine to his neck. He brushed his lips to my bottom lip begging for entrance,so I
let him.I fight back using my tongue. I took his shirt off while he was unbuckling
his belt,hindi ko alam paano nya nagawang tanggalin ang pantalon nya habang patuloy
akong hinahalikan basta ang alam ko nalang nasa sahig na ito, I was wearing a
summer dress and he slide the strap of it on my shoulder making it slip on the
floor.. Kyle was so assertive,ramdam na ramdam ko ang pagka-hayok nya...

Like a wild animal,he was kissing me hungrily while still walking, and suddenly I
just felt a cold wall on my back,he pressed me more on it. I didn't even noticed na
nandun na kami sa loob ng shower cubicle covered with shiny transparent glass.He
opened the shower,parehas tuloy kaming nabasa.He pulled away to our kisses just to
removed his boxer's brief then hurriedly went back to my lips again. He unclasped
my brassiere and he started to slid my lacy underwear off making it fell on the
ground..I moaned between our kisses..

He fondled my mounds while his other hand was caressing my womanhood, he found my
clit and made a circular motion..

"Ohhh Kyle.."I cried out his name..I heard him groaned and he started to carry me
through my girth trying to lift me up, he helped me wrapped my legs around his
waist. Now his face was leveled through my breast and he sucked it.. And yes, we're
going to do it here,I was uplift and pressed on the wall and the cold shower was
continously running through our skin..

He gripped the metallic towel hanger for his guide and maybe to exert more force..
It was for him to make the position easy I guess.. He started to insert his manhood
againts mine.. and Oh my God! It felt unexplainably good..

"Ahhh.. Shit.."He groaned.. Then he started pounding and ramming me once again..Oh
God! The feeling brought me to ecstatic frenzy.. He was as usual, ruthlessly
slamming himself.. And I felt too much gluttony bringing me primrose path.. I want
more..

"Kyle I'm close..Ahhhh!"I cried his name again. I was feeling dizzy because of the
sensation building up inside me. I don't even care if someone might hear us. I just
can't help but to scream..Feeling ko sasabog ako..

"Almost there..."he groaned, and it thrills me more.. He faced me while slamming

his shaft in and out,he was gritting his teeth. Gigil na gigil sya sa ginagawa
nya.. He attacked my lips venomously and I grumbled his name over and over again..

"Ohhh Shit Zoey!! Come with me...." For one final and strong thrust we both reached
the ecstasy and deplored our names.. It was frenzy of fireworks. I felt his juices
again inside me,spurting out.. My legs and my whole body was shaking..He burried
his face in my neck and he composed himself there. His arms are pinned on the wall
and he was still standing while I am hugging him with my legs wrapped on his
midriff. I can hear his heavy breathing on my neck..

He removed his shaft out of my womanhood as we shared a cold shower together. Wala
pa din syang kibo pagkatapos nung nangyari, Pakiramdam ko lalo talagang parausan
lang nya ako..After namin mag shower, we individually dried ourselves and get
dressed.. Nagbblower ako ng buhok at umupo naman si Kyle sa kama.. Tahimik lang
ulit pero bigla syang nagsalita...

"You're staying at the maid's headquarters... " sabi nya habang nakaupo at
nagbabasa ng magazine...

Tinignan ko sya ng may halong pagtataka..

"W-what?"I asked in disbelief..

"Sometimes, I don't know if you're just really naive or stupid Zoey.. You heard
me, Doon ka sa maid headquarters.. I'm done having sex with you.." he said in a
boring tone..

"Go on now,I will just gave you a booty call, when I felt like being horny
again..."he added with a gesture like shooing me away.. Tinignan ko lang sya,
pagkatapos nya ako gamitin.. Hindi ko matanggap at hindi ako makapaniwala. He was
really serious calling me his sex machine.. Pakiramdam ko may bara na naman
lalamunan ko, naiiyak ako..

Lumabas ako ng kwarto at mahinahon na sinarado ang pinto. Marahas ko naman na

pinunasan ang luha ko na pumatak sakin.. Huminga ako ng malalim at pumikit..

'Kaya ko to, Wala to.. Kayang kaya ko lahat tiisin to. Mahal ko si Kyle. Lahat
gagawin ko para mapatawad nya ako, kahit na.....babuyin at gawin nya pa akong
basahan..' nakangiting pangungumbinsi ko sa sarili ko..

****
A/N: pagpasensyahan nyo na yung UD, VOMMENTS kung dapat.. Good day everyone..

Chapter 7 - His wife and his girlfriend? >>

Zoey's POV

"Zoey? Ang ganda naman ng pangalan mo. Bagay na bagay sa'yo" Sabi ni Alice,isa sa
mga maids dito sa mansion ni Kyle.. Nandito ako ngayon sa headquarters at nag-aayos
ng mga gamit ko.. Mapait ko syang nginitian, hanggang ngayon naiiyak pa din ako
dahil sa pag-trato sa akin ni Kyle.

"Ang swerte mo kasi parang special ang trato sayo ni Sir Seb. Alam mo bang pinabili
nya yan lahat bago pa kayo dumating, Ako pa nga mamili nyan lahat.." Tinutukoy nya
yung mga gamit ko. Oo special ang trato sa akin ni Kyle. Ginagamit nya ako eh.
Walang nakakaalam dito na asawa nya ako, kami lang dalawa. Sa tingin ko ayaw
ipaalam ni Kyle kasi kung ok lang sana alam man lang ng mga maids yun. Pero
hindi...

"Saka kita namin nung pag dating nyo, may something sa inyo ni Sir.. Ayieee!
Kakilig! Siguro type ka ni Sir.. Sabagay Zoey ang ganda ganda mo, di nga bagay sa
yo maging maid,dapat sayo model eh!" she added.. nginitian ko lang sya.. Ako ang
magiging personal maid ni Kyle.. Dun ako naka assign. At ngayon umaga kailangan pa
syang ginisingin para mag-breakfast. Ok lang naman sa akin lahat eh,ayoko ng mawala
si Kyle sa akin. Kung ito lang yung paraan para mag stay sya at nasa tabi ko sya
palagi, I'll bear with it. Kahit sex lang,kung yun lang. Wala sa akin yun.
Kasalanan ko din naman eh.isa pa mahirap kalimutan ang ginawa ko talaga.

"Oh Zoey, eto na yung uniform mo,isoot mo na at gisingin mo na si Sir.." sabi naman
ni Myra. Si Alice at si Myra ang mga kasama ko sa kwarto. Mga dalagang maids sila.
Kaedaran ko lang din..

Napatingin ako sa uniform ng maid at nangiti ng mapait. Iisipin ko na lang

kailangan pagsilbihan ko ang asawa ko.. Kahit ako lang ang nagpoproclaim..

I took a quick shower and get dressed, pagkatapos umakyat na ako sa taas para
gisingin si Kyle..Kakatok palang sana ako pero may narinig akong boses ng babae sa
loob. Tumatawa ito. I furrowed my brows. Sino kaya yun?..

Tumatok ako ng tatlong beses..

"Come in..." galing sa boses ng babae.. pumasok ako. Pagkita ko...halos parang
hindi ako makahinga,may nakaupong babae sa kama ni Kyle at nakayakap sya mula sa
likuran nito,he was shirtless. He was tauntingly nuzzling her nape,the woman seems
to be enjoying their lovey dovey session for she was giggling like a 3 year old
girl..I didn't even noticed that I was dugging my fingers into my palm. Hindi sa
galit kung hindi sa sakit na nararamdaman ko, dahil kilalang kilala ko ang babaeng
yon.. Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng natigil sila sa paglalambingan at natingin sa akin..

"Oh my God..."The girl said with her mouth a bit parted, she glanced at me with a
scorn look and a mockery smile. She even covered her mouth using her palm and
walked through me, scanning me from head to toe..Sa hiya ko nayuko ako at
pakiramdam ko tutulo na naman ang luha ko.. "Zoey Vivien Mariano? Oh my god Honey!"
she hugged me insincerely, halos matawa-tawa sya na hindi ko maintindihan, I roamed
my eyes to where Kyle was,he was staring at me with a smug look and a blasphemous
face.."Oh my.. Zoey, I really can't believe na magkikita pa tayo, and now.. Oh my
God really.. look at you.. from a campus sweetheart and a goddess? what the hell
happened?!..." she snorted, she was holding on her laughter.. Looking me like cheap
shot was a really slap in the face.."Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to be rude, of
course your still my Zoey..." Bumalik sya kay Kyle and she sit on his lap..
"Sweetheart you didn't tell me.. You're soooo annoying. You know she's my old
friend!"she playfully slapped Kyle's shoulder.. Hinalikan naman sya ni Kyle sa labi
at binaon ang mukha sa leeg. I felt like dying,ewan ko ba kung bakit ko pa sila
pinapanood. Sobrang sakit, asawa ko sya pero wala akong magawa. Isa pa I was
wearing a maid uniform,walang maniniwala na asawa nya ako. Mamumuo na ang luha sa
mga mata ko,kaya minadali ko na ang pagsasalita ko..

"Ready na daw po Sir yung breakfast.." sabi ko.. shit! My voice was obviously
shaking. Pakiramdam ko nahihilo ako..

"You don't have to Zoey darling, pababa na din kami."sabi ni Kath. Nakayakap pa din
sa kanya si Kyle.. Para akong sasabog sa matinding selos. Gusto ko sila patayin.
Pero eto ko,nanghihinang lumabas sa kwarto. isasarado ko na sana pero nadinig ko
nagsalita si Kyle..

"Maids are such a ruckus... tss.." then I heard Kath giggled, I puckered my lips
together and closed the door fast.. Hindi na natiis so I scuttered.. My eyes are
indistict again because of tears. I keep scuttling until I reached the mansion's
patio. Nagtatakbo lang ako,this was the best day ever! I entomed myself on the
nearest bench I saw with my blurry vision, siguro naman wala nakakita sa akin.. Dun
ko inilabas ang lahat at nag-iiyak. Naninikip ang dibdib ko at kinakapos ako sa
paghinga kakaiyak. Para akong hihimatayin sa sakit..

****

Simula nung araw na nakita ko si Kyle at Kath,Kyle treated me worse than the
usual,hindi na nya ako gaano pinapansin. Kapag may iuutos lang at saka nya ako
pinapatawag. Hindi nya man lang ako tinitignan.We are only having a conversation
when he was feeling horny,he gets mad pag nagpapakita ako ng gestures na ayaw ko at
tumatanggi ako. Pag may iuutos sya minsan bigla nalang nya ako gustong gamitin ay
gagawin nya,kahit saan nya gusto. I felt so dirty, nandidiri ako dahil I'm sure he
also have sex with Kath the last time na nasa mansion ito. He always reminds me
that I'm his that I am nothing but a walking sex machine. Today was sunday and day
off namin nila Alice at Myra,magkakasama kami kaya kami ang sabay sabay ang day
off. Naiinip ako sa mansion at isa pa gustong gusto ko na magpaalam kay Kyle dahil
miss na miss ko na si Drew,although hindi sya pinapabayaan ni Aya. At dahil wala
naman si Kyle ibinilin ko nalang sa ibang maids ang pag-alis ko..

Pagkadating ko kila Aya,andun si din si Xeth..Ang dami nilang tanong nung dumating
ako, wala akong maisagot kung hindi ang pag-iyak ko. Sobrang sama ng loob ko, pero
hindi ako nag salita. Akala pa nga ni Aya tears of joy dahil kinasal na ako kay
Kyle.

"Drew,get dress.. Ate will bring you to amusement park today.." sabi ko kay
Drew,nagtatalon ito sa tuwa..
"Oh boy!! Really? with Joey??!!" he squealed and I giggled.

"Of course because you're a good boy sabi ni tita Aya. Now Go sweety. make it
fast!" I answered with a joyous tone..

"Yay! Pupunta kami amusement park! Hindi ka sasama!!" he sticked his tongue out to
Xeth. Akala ko naman hindi nya papatulan si Drew but he did the same, he sticked
his tongue out too and made a 'whatever' gesture. Nagtawanan kami. I sighed a deep
sigh..

Habang hinihintay ko si Drew, kami nalang ni Aya ang natira sa sala. Si Xeth naman
may kausap sa phone..

"So how's being Mrs. Sebastian Kyle Herrera? Ano nangyari sa paguusap nyo?" Aya was
my bestfriend,simula ng umalis si Kyle sya na ang sinasabihan ko ng lahat,ng totoo
kong nararamdaman. I told her what happened. Naikwento ko lahat.. There's no point
of not telling her the truth,isa pa I need to vent out my frustrations. Alam kong
hindi naman nya sinasabi kay Xeth ang mga ganitong klaseng usapan..

Nung nasabi ko sa kanya lahat, natulala sya.. Hindi sya gaano nakapag salita.
naparami din ang higop nya sa coffee nya..

"Zoey,this is too much for asking some forgiveness. It's bullshit! You can get out
in those whereabouts if you want to. bakit mo pinapahirapan ng ganyan ang sarili
mo?!.." she clenched her jaw.. I saw pain in her, Ayoko, I didn't told her
everything just to have mutual fondness and her sympathy. I don't need those..
"Zoey tama ng yung limang taon na nasaktan ka din!Ano ka ba! You don't deserve his
treatment! Ohh that heartless lone! I swear I'm gonna smashed him pag nakita ko
sya!..." she said with a heavy breath, she make sure that Xeth won't hear it.. I
just smiled at her..

"I made up my mind Aya.. I'm not giving up.. I love him and that's enough reason
for me to stay." I smiled at her.. Umiiling iling pa din si Aya. I saw sympathy and
pity in her eyes,she was about to open her mouth to protest but he buckled under
and decided to put up a white flag. Sighing in defeat,she pressed her back on the
chair.

"You've really grown up....... You're now my sweet-mellowed Zoey, And I'm so proud
of you.." She smiled and gave me a tight hug. Naiyak din sya. Since namatay ang
parents namin, si Aya at ang mommy at step dad nya na ang pangalaawang pamilya
namin ni Drew. They treated us na parang tunay na anak. Somehow I feel fortunate I
have them. I treasured them.

****

Nasa mall kami ni Drew. Inilibot ko sya sa amusement park kanina at tuwang tuwa
naman sya, napakahyper nya..But seeing him so happy like that,it's incalculably
worth it's weight in. After sa amusement park nagdecide ako na bumili ng mga stocks
nyang food para hindi naman nakakahiya sa parents ni Aya. He was so lively and
peppy,lahat ng makita nya dinadampot nya..

"Can we get this Joey?" he said with a big smile on his face, I mentally laugh
because he was toothless.. He's a sweet toothed kid, and he's getting everything
like he knows what it is.
"Drew we don't have a dog.."he ran towards the other section.

"Can with get this?" his smile never fades..

"Drew we don't have a baby, those are diapers.." I was just following him as he
ran.

"Can we get this too?" I rolled my eyes..

"We don't--- Oh my! Drew!" I bent down, kinuha ko yung set ng napkins na hawak
nya.. hindi ko alam kung matatawa ko o maiinis kasi ang hyper nya, I found it in a
cute way.."You silly.." I patted his head.. "Where do you wanna eat?" I changed the
topic and smiled at him..

"Yay!" he joyously jumped as he squealed..

****

Kyle's POV

This was hellaciously ridiculous! I'm not gonna tolerrate this kind of feckless
devil-may-care act! What kind of investors are they?!. Bringing me on a god
forsaken restaurant inside the mall for a meeting?! That was ill-considerately no
account! Scattered brained people!

With a smug face,I patiently wait for this fvcking meeting to wind up. After a
senseless chitchat,they decided to call it proficient and the rest is history. I
ended up glancing a little boy with a white shirt wearing a ben 10 backpack. His
both hands are on his back while leaning the wall and making a circular motion on
his toes.. That made me evoked someone's mannerism way back in college. I found him
really cute. So because of my curiosity I walked through him because he seems to be
alone. He looked up as he glanced at me still doing a circular motion on his
toes,he blinked three times with his mouth parted..

"Hey kid, why are you alone?" I asked him.

"My name is not kid, I'm Drew." he said, That amused me. The boy sure was a smart
ass.

"Where are your parents? Why are you alone?" I asked ignoring his urge to start
mooting with me.

"Joey said they both now live in a place called heaven.." he answered, I suddenly
felt having a heart in right place. I recalled the thoughts about my mom.

"Oh who's Joey?" I asked

"My sister. I can't find her.." So the boy was lost? How come he wasn't freaking
out? He surely was a smart and brave kid.

"She told me If ever I get lost I should stay in one place so it will be easy to
settle up." he said.. brave dude.

"Drew my name is Seb, You want me to help you find Joey?" His eyes widened and he
immediately grabbed my legs and hug it..

"Thank you Seb!" he smiled, I mentally laugh for he was toothless,but he still look
so cute..
We're about to walk through the paging both when I saw Zoey talking to the male
guards,she was obviously having a panic attack and she was crying,how the hell did
she get here?! That bitch! I was holding Drew's tiny hands when Zoey's gaze landed
on us.. She squealed as she cried..

"Oh my God! Drew!" I was aghast as she grimly bent down and hugged Drew very tight
and cried. It took a while before I finally realized that she was the sister of
Drew..Still the scenario was nonplus,

I secretly smiled as I saw Drew wiped Zoey's tears and caressed her cheeks.

"Who made Joey cry?!" he gave the guards a death glare and clenched his jaw and
fist.. He looks like a little teenage gangster.. He walked over the guards and with
all force he punch one of them on the legs.

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"Ouch!"he complained while caressing his knuckles, he get hurt because his hands
are too small and lousy for punching one of the guard's legs. Such an over
protective brother.

"K-kyle.." shoot! I forgot about the bitch.. She looked at me while trying to
compose herself.. "Ano ginawa mo dito? Wala yung mga body guarrds mo?" I gave her a
bored look..

"None of your business. I should've ask you that, you're supposed to be at the
mansion. You're not even allowed to hang out." I said with a gritted teeth. I made
it sure that Drew wasn't looking,he was busy having a sparring with one of the
guards that seems to ignore his presence playfully.. Zoey held his small arms while
still looking at me.

"Drew stop it.."she aforementioned Drew with a tame tone.

"S-sorry,magpapaalam sana ko kaya lang wala ka. Si D-drew kasi.. gusto ko man lang
sana sya makasama..."she answered.

I glanced at Drew who was yawning and leaning his body to Zoey's smooth legs. She's
wearing a pink above the knee dress.And seeing her smooth and milky legs, I felt
something inside my pants was growing.. Fvck! I can't get enough of her!..

"Joey.. Carry me!" Drew said while his hands are gesturing.I walked through him as
I fetched to lift him instead of Zoey.. He was so sleepy and tired. He buried his
face on my shoulders as he fell asleep fast. My right arm was carrying Drew so I
offered Zoey the other one..

"Let's go home,you need to be punished.." I smirked and held her soft hands..

*****

A/N: Tadaaaaaaaa! Si Kyle may POV! Pero di man lang nag vent out ng feelings. Puro
kaanuhan! Ayan sya sa gilid,sight na sight yung abs hahaha. VOMMENTS guys. bestow
me If i deserved it. Mwuaahhh! Sabi ng friend ko iprivate ko daw BS ko. Kaya next
BS chapter will be private okay? Sorry talaga.. Good day everyone! Late na ako nag
lunch huhuhu T_T

Chapter 8 - Andrei Herrera Vs. The temptress >>

A/N: WARNING: SPG ALERT!! SPG ALERT!! Shoo mga bagets.. Rated SPG ho ito.. Ayoko
talaga sya iprivate guys. Ayoko ng ifofollow nyo ko para lang sa BS. yung iba kasi
ganun. Hindi na pala pwede baguhin pag naprivate na. Gusto ko ipublic nalang kasi
sana lahat..

**********

Zoey's POV

Natatakot akong lumabas ng kwarto,andito kami ngayon ni Drew sa guest room. Dito
nya gusto matulog yung bata even though I keep insisting na tabi nalang kami ni
Drew sa headquarters. Hindi pa din ako nanalo sa kanya.. But still,yung sinasabi
nyang punishment ang naiisip ko. Kaya kahit kanina pa tulog si Drew at uhaw na uhaw
na ako hindi pa din ako makalabas ng kwarto. Pero mukhang di ko na kayang tiisin
yung uhaw ko kaya lumabas na din ako. Nagmamadali akong pumunta sa kitchen at
kumuha sa ref ng tubig..

"Why in a rush?"

"Ayy tubig!" Napa-igtad ako sa gulat nung nadinig akong may nagsalita. Muntik ko na
mabitawan yung baso. I glanced at Kyle who was holding a bowl full of cherries.I
heard him chuckled.. Tinitignan nya ako from head to toe.. "Come with me.." he
grinned at me and walked away.. I gulped as I walked and follow him..

Sinundan ko sya,mukhang papunta sya sa kwarto nya,bago nya buksan yung pinto
tumingin sya sa akin.. "How's drew?"..

"T-tulog na sya.. Napagod siguro.." I answered. I was so nervous.. He was scanning

me from head to toe,and I felt uneasy. I can't even stand it. Feeling ko matutunaw
ako,hindi ako makatingin ng diretso sa kanya..

"Good.." he said with a meaningful tone..I gulped. Pumasok sya ng kwarto.. He was
wearing his white pajamas and a white shirt.. Hinubad nya yung shirt nya,nung
napansin nya na nakatayo pa din ako sa labas tumingin sya ulit sa akin..

[A/N: Now playing: Skin on Skin ------> ]

"Come inside and close the door.." he said.. I lightly shook my head.. Pumasok ako
ng kwarto at sinarado ko nga,sumandal ako sa pinto and I saw him standing in font
of his panasonic's 152-inch 3D plasma TV. He was still holding a bowl of cherries,I
saw a bottle of white wine placed on the table..he was now shirtless,wearing only
his white pajama.. "Lock the door Zoey.." he added while still focused on watching
tv.. Umupo sya sa kama holding a glass of white wine and a cherry,he was playing
with it and I found it in a seductive way..

He stood up and walked through me.. Nung nasa tapat ko na sya napayuko ako but I
saw in my peripheral vision that he was smirking..

"Strip..." he said, napatingin ako sa kanya and I was right, he was smirking.. I
mentally rolled my eyes because I know wala naman akong laban,hindi ako
makakatanggi. Mahal ko eh, ayoko syang nagagalit sa akin.. So I removed all my
clothes,wala akong tinira. He was watching me while doing it, I felt embarassed..
Feeling ko I was red as a firetruck..When I was all the way naked in front of
him,he guided me on his bed.He lay me down on the edge of the bed. I was hugging
myself because of too much embarassment.

I grimly closed my eyes when he get on his knees at the edge on the bed,he was
still holding his drink. He sipped his drink and spread my legs a little more. He
began to caressed my inner thighs. He kissed my knees and massaged my legs firmly.
He slid his hands under me and pulled me towards the end of the bed where my
womanhood was at face level to him. He leaned his head more and with both of his
hands wandering on my hilt, I was embarassed because he sniffed and kissed it,
burying his face deep into my womanhood and taking in my smells. My breathing
became heavier, what was he doing?! What the hell?! I think I'm going to burst
beacuse I felt tinglish with a concoction of dilemma..

"Oh God.." I gasped.. I was still hugging myself with my legs spread,exposing my
womanhood to Kyle's face. My God! This too much!.. I saw his head moved as he
placed down the glass of wine he was holding, on the ground. He went on the top of
me and gently removed my hands wrapped around body.. He was looking at me like I
was the most beautiful woman in the world..

"So beautiful.." he said while looking at me straight in the eyes. I blushed with
the thought and I heard him chuckled,and even his way of chuckling was seductive as
hell. Why was he suddenly turned gentle on me? The last time I checked he was grim
and harsh now he was complimenting me..Minsan naiisip ko bipolar at autistic tong
si Kyle eh..

He buried his face in my neck and sniffed some more. The feel of his face and
breath against me sent shivers throughout my body, It felt like I was tingled.The
mounds of my breast aroused and he touched them. He didn't squeeze or pinch
them,instead, with the palms of his hands he rubbed them. In a circular motion,
just stimulating them until they felt as if they would pop right off of my chest.
He laid me back on the soft velvet of the bed.

"K-kyle..." I moaned his name,he reached back on something and grabbed a cherry
placed on the bed ~I didn't see that coming... He ran the cherry down my neck and
around the peak of my bosom, and then fed it to me as he put his mouth on my
breasts. He circled my nipples, slowly and gently taking time to arouse each one.
His hands began to caressed them as he continued to lick them. I didn't know that
Kyle was into this kind of stuffs, I felt a mozaic of his wantonness and
compassion.

I felt his leg between mine as he began to press himself into me. I started to rub
myself against him, slowly and methodically. It was as if everything was happening
in slow motion. He licked around the side of my left breast and down into my armpit
and along my arm. He sucked one of my fingers into his mouth and then another and
another until he had taken time to suck each of them.

After sucking my fingers he worked his way back down my arm and down my
side...making me giggle...being ticklish. I can't help it!

He worked his way to my belly button and licked it too. I had been anticipating his
mouth on my womanhood, but he licked all the way to the top of my lips, stopping
before actually reaching it. He moved again and went down,his lips trailed from my
stomach to my hips.. He was trailing down his kisses in every part of my body..
Nakikiliti ako na hindi ko maintindihan!

He then licked my inner left thigh and worked his way down my leg to my toes. He
sucked my toes. As he sucked my left toes he reached and grabbed my right foot,
rubbing it between his fingers and suddenly started sucking my right toes. I had
never had my toes sucked and by now my entire body was tingling. I couldn't wait
for him to get to my womanhood, he was being a tease! I want him inside me now!

"Oh please"I pleaded.. he looked at me and grinned..

"Someone's being impatient..."he chuckled again and Shit! It thrills me more..

He quickly grabbed my legs and slid me to the very edge of the table, throwing my
legs over his shoulders.He licked my clit, once quickly. His tongue was so hard. He
licked it again...just once. Oohhh it was driving me crazy! He used his hands to
spread my lips far apart and plunged his face between my legs. His hard tongue deep
inside my womanhood. This was all new to me,I don't understand what I felt from it.
Oh my...

"Ahhhh! Kyle! Oh my God!!..." I screamed.. but he didn't stop doing his thing. It
was so good. He grabbed his drink and took out an ice cube...he put it on his mouth
while still doing in on my womanhood . It was so cold and It felt extremely
flabbergasted with my emotions. he continue doing it until the ice melted..

He took me by my arms, raised me off the bed. He stood me up against the edge of
the velvet of the bed. He removed his pajamas exposing his hard shaft and before I
knew it he grabbed my waist and kissed me passionately while his left hand was
fondling my breast.He pressed himself more on my body, I felt his hard member
poking me,he turned me around to exchange our position and he walk ourselves
backwards,making our naked body both landing on the bed, I was on the top of him..
Now he blandly grabbed his manhood and rammed inside mine while he was hugging me
grimly..

"Ahhh Fvck Zoey! you're still so tight!" he growled huskily.. He was very huge and
I was doing nothing but grumbling his name. He started ramming in and out and
suddenly he turned into a wild animal.He intertwined his fingers with mine and then
pulled upward, stretching my body up. On a spur of moment he stopped and held my
waist..

"Move your hips baby.." I frozed. I glanced at him forthwith because of calling me
baby..I felt some part of me filling with euphoria. So as he said, I did. I moved
my hips and rode at him. I've never rode anything before. So because of him calling
me 'baby' I feel like doing all the work. I grind my hips more and I heard him
groaned and moaned my name..

"Ahhh! Shit.. Baby..." I smiled secretly, ngayon lang naging ganito sa akin si
Kyle..Kahit ngayon lang kaya I took the advantage and exploited.. "I'm coming
baby...Ohh shit!" he growled..I felt like I'm also near my ecstatic frenzy,so I
started grinding faster than the usual.. I was taken aback when he unanticipatedly
hugged me and made a final strong thrust..

"Ohh Zoey!" he lamentedly groaned my name.. and we both came. My body started
shaking and my walls tighten.. I felt his juices spurting out inside me. I moved up
and released my womanhood from his shaft. I hugged as I lay beside him.
I glanced at Kyle even I was still panting hastily, his eyes we're close.. His
broad and muscular chest was moving up and down.. I think he needs some rest.. He
looked so exhausted.. I smiled and brushed some of his hair using my fingers on his
forehead. Kissing the tip of his nose and and his forehead,I stood up and grabbed
my clothes. Bago ako umalis inayos ko ang kwarto ni Kyle.Kinumutan ko sya, he
really fell asleep fast.

I smiled with the thought,because this night. I didn't feel that I'm just being
fucked by him, nevertheless we made love for the very first time..

"I love you Kyle...." I whispered to him.. Even If I know his chance to hear it was
belittled.

I gently closed the door of his room and walked back to where Drew was sleeping
peacefully...I took a quick shower and dried myself. I lay down beside Drew and
tucked myself to bed.Somehow there was still a thin hope for me and Kyle to work
out,time is all he needed and I'm willing to wait.. I fell asleep with a huge smile
on my face...

****

I woke up very early to cook something for Kyle,and of course Drew..Kaya naman eto
ko ngayon sa kusina at sobrang aga. I will bring Kyle a breakfast in bed.I just
finished cooking so I decided to call Aya.. Alam ko gising na din sya ng ganitong
oras..

Ilang rings pa lang eh nasagot na nya agad..

[Oh Zoey bakit? Why so early? May problema ba?] I giggled, Aya had always been my
over protective bestfriend..I love her!

"No,I mean actually meron.. uhmmm,pwede mo ba daanan si Drew mamaya? Hahatid ko sya
sayo."

[Oh Gosh akala ko naman kung ano na, Yep.. Sure.. Hinahanap na din sya nila Mommy
eh. Namimiss na daw,I know your situation kaya mas mabuti kung dito nalang muna si
Drew sa amin. Ayusin mo muna yung problema nyo ng asawa mong manyak...] I burst out
laughing. Aya had always been taklesa but in a funny way..

"Ganda ng gising mo ah, tumatawa ka pa...Osige na. Ciao! I'll call you later na
lang kung saan tayo magkikita.."she said while snorting..

[Okay thanks Aya! I really love you..] I said with a sincere tone.

"Eeeww. Ge na bye na.." she ended the call... I walked back to the kitchen with a
smile on my face.. But it slowly faded and my eyes widened when I saw someone
eating the breakfast I prepared for Kyle...He wasn't familiar.. His hair was
blonde and he was wearing a robe,leaning at the kitchen counter while talking
someone over the phone. He was chewing and munching everything.

He ended the call and glanced at me.. Tinignan nya ako mula ulo hanggang paa.He
somehow resembles Kyle's physical features, pero blonde ang buhok nya, halos
magkamuka din sila ng built ng katawan.. But he ate what I prepared for Kyle and it
was not an exception! Nakakainis naman tong lalaking to. hindi man lang nag tanong
kung sino may ari nun basta na lang kinain!...
"You're looking at me like you're gonna eat me.." he said while grinning.. I
furrowed my brows. Lumapit sya sakin,Kinulong nya ako sa pagitan ng mga braso nya..
Napasandal ako sa kitchen counter.. He was looking at me with an idiotic smile. I
wanna shoved my fist to his balls, nagtitimpi lang ako because I think isa sya sa
mga amo dito. Obvious naman eh. He has the authorative and arrogant look just like
my Kyle..

Tinignan ko sya ng masama.. "Sana ho,tinanong nyo muna kung sino may ari nung
kinain nyo. Pinaghirapan ko kasi yon para kay Sir Seb eh.." sabi ko, pinahalata
kong naiinis ako.. ngumiti lang sya. Kamuka nya din talaga si Kyle,mas mukha nga
lang syang mayabang..

"Oh. you mean that one?" He gestured the food he just finished munching.. "Ang
sarap kasi eh... nabitin pa nga ako.. Parang gusto ko pa kumain..." he said as he
grinned at me,obvious naman na may meaning yung sinasabi nya.. Tinignan ko lang sya
ng masama..

All of a sudden,we're abrupty interrupted by a voice..

"So,you're finally here.. Andrei.." si Kyle,nakabusiness suit na sya at mukang

papasok na sya sa office,bitbit nya sa braso nya yung coat nya. But I noticed that
Kyle was looking at me with a smug look. He was scanning us like we did something
wrong. It took me a while before I substantiated our position. it was distinctly
awkward.. Umalis naman agad tong Andrei na to sa pwesto namin at hinarap si Kyle..

"Is that your way of saying welcome home?.. Kuya..." he said..

****

Chapter 9 - The grief-stricken Zoey >>

Zoey's POV

"Pa-kiss na Drew?" sabi ko kay Drew habang nakaluhod. Andito ngayon sila Aya at
Xeth sa mansion. Dito na nila sinundo si Drew.

"Why can't Drew stay here too? And your friend Kyle! He told me mag-play kami.." he
said while pouting his reddish lips. I sighed. I can't let Drew stay here habang
hindi pa naayos ang sitwasyon ko dito. I don't want him to see me or see anything
that will confuse him. I don't know how to handle his questions sometimes. He's too
smart for a fresh 4 year old kid..

"Drew, may work si ate dito.. Bawal ang kids.."Aya interrupted, she winked at me..
Buti nalang katuwang ko sya sa pag-aalaga kay Drew at talagang mahal na mahal din
nya si Drew. Kitang kita ko yun.. Mas possesive nga lang sakin..

"This is not a hospital naman ah,Joey not wearing her nurse uniform.. Bakit dito
sya nag-wowork.. maybe you are all lying to me.. Ayaw nyo ko dito kasi you don't
love me anymore.. Bad ka tita!" he scoffed at Aya. Nagulat kami because he was
clenching his jaw and fist. Kinabahan din ako na baka marinig ng maids yung sinabi
nya,madami pa silang hindi alam at wala akong maisasagot sa mga tanong nila pag
nalaman nila ang tungkol sa akin..

"Drew don't say that, Zoey loves you... so much.. Kaya nga eto nag wowork ako
mabuti para sa atin. Diba you wanted to be just like me? You want to be a nurse
someday or even a doctor?"he nodded naman.. Ang hirap i-paliwanag sa bata ng mga
bagay-bagay. "So.. you have to understand Joey for I am working very hard para may
pang-babayad tayo sa school mo pag mag-aaral ka na din...Drew can't always be
around kasi hindi makakapag work mabuti si Zoey" Drew made a face and a deep sigh
of defeat..

"But you have to promise Drew.. that ... uhmmm" he looked up and held his chin like
he was thinking of something.. "you will treat me again and we will mamasyal ulit
sa amusement park... with your friend Kyle...."he crossed his arms.. I sighed and
hugged him..

"Of course. I promise I will.. but I'm not sure if Kyle can go with us.." I don't
want Drew to expect. Pero ita-try ko siya kausapin mamaya pag-uwi nya.. Madali ko
naman nakumbinsi si Drew. Umalis na ito at nagpaalamanan na kami... Hihintayin ko
nalang ang pag-uwi Kyle. Pag naiisip ko sya at yung nangyari sa amin kagabi.. Hindi
ko mapigilan na hindi mangiti... He wasn't grim as he was like the usual.. Medyo
rough pa din pero hindi naman sya mukhang galit.. Sana tuloy tuloy na sya na
ganon..

Andrei's POV

It was already 5:00 in the afernoon,I went outside the mansion to check out some of
my favorite spots here. The first one was the patio. Yes It has always been one of
my favorite place. I was the one who took over and designed the whole garden thing
~Specially the part that there's a garden maze, I remember it was my hide out when
there's a big party in the mansion and I felt like banging a brunette with too much
thrill.

So, the garden ~yes It was personalized.. It has always been my guilty pleasure,I
know it's gay to say this,but I love seeing the whole area green. Just like my
mind. Oh Jesus! I miss my life in LA.. Don't get me wrong. I like being here but I
hate being with my older brother Seb. He was such a pain in the ass, but I guess I
barely have no choice. Dad wanted me to celebrate my birthday here with my bro.
~Yeah it was the reason why I'm here and the rest is history..

I was before Dad's favorite. I have always been perfect in his eyes~well in my own
way~until that, pain-in-the-ass-brother-of-mine-abruptly appeared from nowhere.
People focuses more their attention to him. Again, don't get me wrong I'm not some
kind of a attention seeker baby boy here. I wasn't. Seriously dude. But he really
keep getting into nerves. Firstly, when he stole my girlfriend namely Kath.I'm sure
it was his intention to do that and I don't see the logic.Dati hindi sya interesado
sa mga nagiging babae ko~although nauna nyang makilala,,ex nya kasi..~ pero bigla
nalang isang araw tinawagan nya at kinulit itong si Kath,nung time na nasa greece
sya. Wala eh! Sabi ni Kath,mas type daw nya si Seb. The fvck!.

Again for the nth time, don't get me wrong. I don't love that bitch. Love? funny
word dude. It's just that he took everything away from me,pati ba naman ego ko
tatapakan nya pa. Secondly, Dad said that Seb was a smart ass,and I'm the entire
opposite,I'm a dick. He's responsible and I'm ill-considerate, he's always better
than me in every way and every chance he gets. Gay but, I hate the feeling dude.
It's like my balls was deflated and cut by a whore and throw it to a lake where
crocodiles are longing for a fresh meat for the whole week. What the hell? Where's
the logic with that huh?..

I was forthwith by that moment when I saw one of our maid,the one I was mooting
with earlier. Because of her deliciously prepared breakfast for Seb was munched by
me. She was cute, I can imagine her wearing a 2 piece black bikini and she's
totally hot! Bakit ba naging maid ang babaeng yan? Ang ganda ganda kaya nya.At the
same time she's interesting. Maybe tonight I'll be sneaking out to the maids
headquarters and I'm gonna bang her like there's no tomorrow. I'm getting laid
tonight. Yuhoo! Di ko na kailangan pang mag-bar.. Hamak ganda nya pa nga sa mga
nakaka-one night stand ko na sa bar ko lang nakilala.

My brows furrowed as I saw her running and her face was all red,she was obviously
crying..Poor milady.. Don't worry I'll make you happy tonight..

But my eyes furrowed more as I saw her infront of the garden maze,mukhang papasok
sya doon Jeez! Milady.. She will surely get lost inside if she'll enter the maze,
bago lang ata kasi sya dito.Mukhang mapapaaga ang plano kong gawin sa kanya yung
balak ko para mamayang gabi ah.. I hide somewhere she couldn't noticed me to gave
her quality time to cry alone.. Pumasok nga sya sa loob ng maze, I waited her
outside. Mga 15 minutes wala pa din sya.

5 more minutes susundan ko na talaga sya..

Pero umabot na ako ng 10 minutes wala pa din sya.. Gumagabi na at medyo madilim na
talaga. Delikado din kahit paano sa loob baka kung mapano sya..

I entered the maze and looked for her..

"Miss!" I shouted.. Pinakinggan ko kung may sumagot pero wala. Anak ng! Isa pa
nga..

"Milady! Where are you?!" Sigaw ko ulit. Sakit sa lalamunan.. Shit. Mamaya ka sakin
babae ka, ikaw ang sasakit ang lalamunan kakasigaw ng pangalan ko. "You probably
shouldn't be here milady, It's dangerous you know." Babalik na sana ako sa labas
pero nakarinig ako ng pag-iyak.. Anak ng! multo ba yon?! Tatakbo na sana ko pabalik
pero nakarinig ako ng boses..

"Please tulungan nyo ko.." Sa hina ng boses nya,I guess medyo malayo nga ang
narating nya..

"Milady?! Ikaw ba yan? shout back if you can hear me!" sigaw ko, Tanginang buhay
to. Sa lahat ba naman ng mapipiling laro ni milady eh it-kuri-kit? Pwede namang sa
kama nalang sya makipag laro. Game naman ako eh.

"Please help me, I can't find the way back.." sagot nya, napansin kong dumidilim
and she's starting to freak out because she was shouting the shit out of her..She
looks so scared, sa boses pa lang nya..Nakaramdam din ako ng panic. Who would've
thought panic attack are contagious..

"Miss wag kang aalis sa pwesto mo, tell me and describe me the place you're in
right now. And please calm down.." sigaw ko ulit.. Naririnig ko yung iyak nya. Lalo
ako nataranta.. It's really obvious that she was scared.

"T-there's a white bench here and i-intersection, the bench was covered with n-ames
and doodles.. It s-says here that it was AJ's property.. P-pleeaasee.. help me..
I'm so scared.." she shrieked while her voice was shaking like she was really
scared. All of a sudden I felt worried about her.. And good thing alam ko kung
nasaan sya. It was my most favorite spot. I was the one who vandalized the whole
bench with names when I was a kid. There are lots of bench scattered inside the
maze and that one was my favorite..It was near the intersection.

"Okay, stay there.. Pupunta na ako dyan okay. Wag kang matakot. Andito ko, I'll
help you.." Pagkasabi ko nun,hindi na sya sumagot. Lalo ako nataranta ko dahil baka
kung ano nangyari sa kanya.. Binilisan ko ang lakad ko. Kinuha ko ang iphone ko
para magsilbing ilaw sa daanan. Madilim na din kasi.. Kabisado ko pa din naman yung
maze..

After a few minutes.Narating ko na yung sinasabi nyang lugar kung nasaan sya.Nakita
ko sya sa bench na nakaupo, she was hugging herself and crying like a helpless
little girl.. Nung nakita nya yung ilaw ng iphone ko lumingon sya.

Bigla syang tumakbo palapit sa akin at.....

Niyakap nya ako.. humagulgol sya....

Unanticipatedly, I was dumbfounded. I felt weird. She was crying like a little girl
while gripping on my shirt and her face was buried on my chest.. Hindi ko alam but
beyond one's control I hugged her back.

Lalo syang umiyak. I caressed her back to comfort her.. Hindi sya nagsasalita pero
iyak sya ng iyak..

"Hush now miss, You're safe... Andito na ko..." I said in a very calm voice..

*****

Dinala ko sya agad sya loob ng mansion,her eyes were puffy and swollen because of
crying. But she still managed to look gorgeous..Noon ko natignan mabuti ang mukha
nya.. She looked so innocent and naive.. Kaso parang ang lungkot talaga nya, or
it's just my imagination..I don't know.

"Manang, Pakikuha nga kami ng tubig please..." Sabi ko kay manang Amy. Ang
mayordoma dito. Si Milady naman hindi pa din sya nag sasalita. "Manang saka blanket
din, pakidalian ho.."

"Zoey! Jusko ano ba nangyari sayo. kanina pa kita hinahanap!.." sabi ni Alice,isa
sa mga maid namin.. Tinignan lang sya nung Zoey with her emotionless face.. So Zoey
pala ang name nya.. It suits her..

"She got lost on the patio maze. buti nalang nandun ako.." ako na sumagot.. Nung
pagkasabi ko nun,she started crying again..So I started freaking out.. "O-oy
tumahan ka na.. safe ka na oh.." Aish! Anak ng bulateng may asin oo! Ano ba
gagawin ko sa kanya. Natakot pala talaga sya nung naligaw sya.I patted her head and
shoulders, I'm not good pagdating sa pagpapatahan ng babae at ang alam ko lang
magpa-iyak eh...Kaya hinilig ko ang ulo nya sa balikat ko... "Zoey, ano ba naman..
Tahan na.. Wala na.. safe ka na oh... Ano ba namang!" Maya-maya dumating na si
Manang Amy may dalang tray na mga pitsel ng tubig..Uminom si Zoey at mukha namang
nahimasmasan sya..Binalot ko sa kanya yung blanket na dala ni manang..

Sabay-sabay kaming napalingon ng bumababa sa hagdan si Seb ~ Tinatawag ko lang

syang Kuya pag kaharap ko,hindi ko talaga masanay yung sarili ko eh sa Kuya eh
~.... At may kasama pa.. Kung seswertihin nga naman.. Si Kath na makati pala..

"What's all the commotion?" Tanong ni Kath habang naka-yapos sa braso ni Seb.. May
lahing aso na nga,may lahi pang linta. Buti nalang di kami nagtagal nyan..Kung
nagkataon Lintang aso malalahian ko..Tinignan ko naman si Seb napansin ko
nakatingin sya kay Zoey,si Zoey naman nakayuko at pahikbi-hikbi..

"What happened here?" Tanong ng favorite kong kapatid. No choice eh, sya favorite
ko. wala naman na akong ibang kapatid eh..

"Naligaw sya sa patio maze.. Buti nalang andun ako kung hindi dun sya matutulog
kasama mga kaluluwa ng ninuno natin.." Sa halip na maawa. Tinignan ni Seb si Zoey
at nagsalita..

"It's her fault.. If she wasn't plain stupid why will she even go there?She wasn't
even familiar.. Such a ruckus....... " Nakaramdam ako ng inis kay Seb dahil nakita
ko kung bakit talaga nagpunta dun si Zoey, may problema sya at ayaw nyang makita
sya ng mga tao na umiiyak kaya sya nagpunta doon.. Alam ko yun dahil gawain ko yun
dati.. tapos kung magsalita tong magaling kong kapatid kala mo kung sino.. Hindi
naman nakakatulong..

"You're apparently not helping bro.." I answered him,si Zoey naman tahimik na
nakayuko..

"Tss. Language Andrei.. Language.." Sagot nung gago.. Ayaw talagang papatalo. Hindi
na ako sumagot.. Si Kath naman palipat-lipat ang tingin sakin at kay Seb,bigla
syang sumabat..

"Zoey honey next time kasi mag-iingat ka. tsk.. tsk.. Oohh my poor honey.. hindi
ka pa din nagbabago,you're always getting on big troubles, buti nalang na save ka
ni Andrei.."I wasn't sure but there was a hint of mockery on her voice,and it made
me clenched my jaw. They're just worsening the situation here.. Ano bang problema
nila?! Tangina..

"Thanks guys, you're such a big help..." sabi ko na may halong pang-aasar.Inakay ko
patayo si Zoey. Ihahatid ko sya sa turf nila.. Hindi ko na nilingon yung dalawa.
Bahala sila sa buhay nila. Tutal magkaugali sila..Birds of the same feather FUCKS
together talaga oo, kaya wala akong magagawa. Parehas silang makasarili.. Magsama
sila..

****
Nasa compound pa din ng mga Herrera ang maid headquarters kaya naman hinatid ko si
Zoey,napakatahimik nya sa buong paglalakad namin.. Hindi ko alam pero nakaramdam
ako ng matinding pagka-ilang..

"S-sir Drei.." I glanced at Zoey..Andito na kami sa labas mismo ng maids

headquarters. Bihira lang magsalita si Zoey pero once na nagsalita sya pakiramdam
mo anghel ang kausap mo.. It felt so light talking to her,as light as a feather.

And I smiled mentally about the thought that she gave me a pet name... and... I
like it..

"Salamat po..."she said in a soft voice..

"May kapalit yon.." sabi ko naman sa kanya with a sincere smile and I tapped her
shoulders.

"Ano po yun Sir?" sabi niya..

"Stop calling me Sir from now on..." She gave me a thrifty smile and nodded her
head mildly.. Ang lungkot nya pa din.. Bakit kaya?. I held her rosy cheeks and
caressed it smoothly..."At pwede ba smile ka naman dyan... Mas bagay sayo nakangiti
eh, kanina ka pa iyak ng iyak.. sige na pasok ka na sa loob.....Take a good rest
okay?" she smiled again and nodded,this time kahit paano mukha namang sincere yung
smile niya.. I sighed.. Tumalikod na ako and started walking away..

On spur of moment I stopped and turned around to face her..

"And Zoey!..." I screeched.. she turned around and faced me with a confuse look..
"I love my new pet name... I prefer that..." I waved her goodbye and walked through
the mansion.. I secretly smiled 'I know. Something about Zoey is really special...
I want to take care of her..' napapailing kong sabi sa sarili ko..

*****

Zoey's POV

Halos hindi din ako makatulog kagabi kaya ang aga ko nasa kusina para tumulong at
magluto ng breakfast.. Hindi na din ako nakapag dinner kagabi. Hindi ko pa din
makalimutan yung naabutan ko sa kwarto ni Kyle.

Halos himatayin nanaman ako sa sakit..I saw Kyle and Kath making out inside his
room. I accidentally interrupted their make out session dahil maglilinis sana ako
ng kwarto ni Kyle.. Pakiramdam ko dinudurog ako ng unti unti at dahan-dahan. Ramdam
na ramdam ko yung sakit.. After the night we shared kinabukasan iba naman? Ganun na
ba talaga sya?..

[FLASHBACK]

Kinaladkad ako ni Kyle palabas ng kwarto pagkatapos ko silang makita ni Kath sa

loob ng kwarto niya..Galit na galit sya..Sa sobrang sakit at bigat ng nararamdaman
ko,naiyak ako ng walang tunog. Puro pagluha na walang tigil ang pagpatak lang ang
nangyari sa akin.. Dinala nya ako sa library room at pabalang na binitawan..
"What the hell is wrong with you?!" he shouted at me..I felt a lump on my throat. I
swallowed it fast.. Hindi ko alam basta gusto ko na sabihin lahat ng gusto ko
sabihin.. I know this isn't the right time to vent out my frustrations.. Kaya
bahala na.. Ayoko ng manahimik.. Sa araw-araw nalang natatakot na akong gumising na
baka kung anong klaseng sakit na naman ang mararamdaman ko. Kasi araw-araw palala
ng palala yung sakit..

"Kyle I....I.. deserved a punishment..... I know.... but you ask me to marry you..
I am still your wife.." narinig ko syang tumawa ng parang nang-aasar..

"Let me free that from error Zoey.. You're my wife but I didn't ask you to act like
one!! You're just my walking sex machine! You've become my sex machine as alimony
settlement because..... you owe me 50 million pesos, just to refresh that in your
stupid mind!!" he said while harshly pointing his index finger to my forehead.. I
cried because his words shoot me like a gun.. Pero hindi ako susuko. I am a
fighter...

I bent down and hug his waist.. Hinigpitan ko ang yakap ko sa kanya..

"Matagal ko ng gustong gawin to Kyle.." I grimly closed my eyes and tears won't
stop streaming down my cheeks. "I really am sorry.. I'm sorry for being a jerk 5
years ago.. I'm sorry for letting my pride took over me.. I'm sorry Kyle for being
so stubborn.. I'm sorry for hurting you... I'm sorry for leaving you in agony.. I'm
sorry for being so immature... I'm sorry.. I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry!
Kyle I'm really sorry...... Patawarin mo ako......"I cried like a wolf.. nahirapan
ako magsalita sa kakaiyak ko.. Hindi kumilos si Kyle..Pakiramdam ko nagulat sy sa
ginawa ko.. "I'm sorry for everything Kyle... Please..." I sobbed "Patawarin mo
ako... Hindi ko ginusto na magkaganito tayo.. Pangako.. Magbabago ako..Gagawin ko
lahat... kahit ano gagawin ko basta patawarin mo lang ako...Kyle please.... Give me
one last chance..." Lumuwag ang kapit ko sa kanya at napunta paibaba ang
pagkakayakap ko..Nanghihina ako sa sakit na nararamdaman ko. Nakayakap lang ako sa
binti nya.. Pakiramdam ko ito yung eksena noon nung nagmamakaawa sya sa akin kaso
baliktad naman ngayon, ako yung nagmamakaawa... "I'm begging you. please.. One...
last.. chance.... Mahal na mahal kita Kyle.. Mahal na mahal..." Napahagulgol ako
ng malakas.. Pakiramdam ko sumabog na lahat ng nararamdaman ko.. Desperada na ako
para sa pagmamahal ni Kyle..Kahit katiting lang umaasa pa din ako na mamahalin nya
ako ulit tulad ng dati..Kung dati ma-pride ako. Ngayon handa akong lunukin lahat ng
pride ko sa katawan para kay Kyle... Para sa kanya lang..

Mahabang katahimikan ang namayani sa library room na iyon.. I couldn't see Kyle's
face dahil nakayuko ako at nakakapit sa mga binti nya..Naghihintay pa din ako ng
gagawin o sasabihin nya.. Hagulgol ko lang ang madidinig doon sa kwarto..Napa-igtad
ako ng hawakan nya ang braso ko at ini-alis ang pagkakayakap sa mga binti nya..

"What's done is done and we've crossed the line. You can't change me anymore Zoey.
Deal with it.... This is me... I've made my life and myself better... without you..
Just move on Zoey... We're done.. and that was already 5 years ago.... There's no
way for us to work out again, because I've already moved on... It's your turn
now..." napahagulgol ako lalo sa sinabi nya. pakiramdam ko durog na ako pero mas
dinurog pa ulit. Mas masakit pala na galing pa sa kanya... Iniwan nya ako sa doon
ng umiiyak at hindi man lang lumilingon... Sa sobrang sakit, wala akong alam gawin
kung hindi tumakbo na lang...at umalis na lugar na iyon.. Isa nga lang akong
walking sex machine para sa kanya kaya nya ako pinakasalan para doon lang,wala ng
iba...

[END OF FLASHBACK]
Wala sa sarili kong pinaglalaruan yung baso na may laman na tubig.. Naiisip ko pa
din yung mga nangyari kahapon.. Kaya nung nakita ko si Drei nung naligaw ako sa
loob ng patio maze,hindi ko na napigilan..Pakiramdam ko wala ng nakakaintindi sa
akin.. Kahit paano gumaan naman ang loob ko nung ginawa ko yun sa kanya. Hindi
kasi sya nag-tanong kung bakit,basta he soothed me without any word.. marunong
siyang makiramdam..

"Hi everyone.." nabalik ako sa ulirat ng makita ko si Drei na nasa kusina.. Ang aga
nyang nagising..

"Oh Andrei bata ka.. Himala! Magpapamisa na ba ako? Ang aga mo atang nagigising
ngayon.. Hindi pa luto ang almusal pero matatapos na din to.." sabi ni manang
Amy.. Yung pinaka head ng mga maids dito. Yung mayordoma.. Nakita kong yumakap si
Drei mula sa likod ni Manang at hinalikan ito sa pisngi.. Palihim akong nangiti
dahil parang nakikita ko sa kanya si Kyle dati,he's so sweet to everyone.. Yung
Kyle na nasaktan ko noon.. Nalungkot din ako agad bigla nung naisip ko yun..

"Manang namiss kasi talaga kita..."si Drei habang nakapatong ang baba nya sa
balikat ni manang Amy..

"Naku bata ka. Naglalambing ka kasi siguro may kailangan ka... Kilala kita!"
Pambabara sa kanya ni Manang Amy. Pinapanood ko lang sila nagbibiruan kasama ibang
maids.. Habang pinapanood ko sila biglang natitingin sa akin si Drei. He used to
smile and wink at me everytime our gazes locked.. Feeling ko nag-blush ako..

"haha! Manang naman.. May gusto kasi ako ayain para maging date ko. Para sa
birthday party ko.. Kaya lang.. Baka di sya pumayag kasi ang lungkot lungkot nya
lagi... " tumingin naman sya sakin bigla.. Nagtinginan sa akin yung mga maids..

"Naku Drei. Kaya pala ang aga aga mo dito kasi pinopormahan mo si Zoey ha! Nakuu
bata ka.. Hindi pwede.. Masyadong mabait si Zoey para sayo.. Lalo mo lang
papaiyakin yan.." nagtawanan sila.. Nakitawa na din ako kasi nakakatawa silang
panoorin.. Loud ang personality ni Drei.. Kabaliktaran sya ni Kyle.. Pero yung Kyle
noon halos kaugali din nya.

Maya-maya hinanda na namin yung dinning table para sa almusal.. Bumaba na din si
Kyle at nakabihis ng business suit para pumasok.. Umupo si Kyle sa gitnang dulo na
upuan habang nagbabasa ng newspaper,si Drei naman sa kaliwa nya habang naglalaro sa
ipad mini nya.. Nilapag ko yung isang pitsel ng Orange juice sa table.. Nahinto ako
ng nagsalita si Drei..

"Zoey.." Lumingon ako sa kanya.. "Come, join us.." nagulat ako sa sinabi nya,agad
naman nagbaba ng binabasang dyaryo si Kyle..

"Since when did you like having your meal with one of the maids Andrei?" Kyle ask
him with his furrowed brows. There's a hint of rudeness in his tone..

"Ngayon lang Kuya..." sagot naman agad ni Drei.. "Halika Zoey.. Upo ka.. Dito ka sa
tabi ko..." he said while tapping the velvet of the chair beside him,naglipat ako
ng tingin kay Kyle na nakatingin sa akin na parang naaasar.. his brows are furrowed
and he was looking at me with a disgust..

"S-sir Andrei.. Wag na po.. Sabay-sabay nalang po kami nila Myra.."sagot ko naman
sa kanya.. Paalis na sana ako pero..
"Sabi ko naman sayo stop calling me Sir.. Tigas naman ng ulo mo...." Tumayo ito at
kinuha yung plato nya na may laman na pagkain...

"What are you doing?"tanon ni Kyle habang nakatingin sa kanya... Bakas ang
pagtataka sa mukha nya..

"Dun ako sasabay kila Zoey mag breakfast.. Natatakot yata sayo kaya ayaw sumabay sa
akin....." my mouth fell open.. hawak ni Drei yung isang plato at yung isa naman ay
ginamit nya para hawakan yung kamay ko at hilahin papunta ng kusina.. Naiwan si
Kyle na mag-isang nag-aalmusal...

Napabuntong hininga na lang ako.. Kahit ano yatang gawin ko...hindi na mawawala ang
galit sa akin ni Kyle.. Alam kong namang galit pa din sya sa akin kaya hindi nya
ako mapatawad, hindi naman ako agad agad susuko.. Umaasa pa din ako hanggang
ngayon.

Sa amin sumabay si Drei mag-almusal.. Puro tuksuhan ang nangyari.. First time daw
kasi sumabay ni Drei magbreakfast kasama mga maids.. Kaya naman ang saya nila.Noong
matapos kaming nag-almusal ay kanya-kanya na kami ng trabaho,maaga nga kami natapos
kaya naman nagpahanda si Drei ng Ritz Carlton tea na dala nya galing pa daw ng
Hongkong. Pinakamahal na tea yun ang alam ko.. Mabait si Drei at makwento,madalas
kaming magkatinginan at nginingitian nya ako at minsan kikindatan pa.. He's so
bubbly and sweet,kahit kanino ganun na talaga sya.He reminds me so much of Kyle way
back in college..

"Naku Andrei.. Naalala ko nung bata ka na-pupu ka sa short mo nung nilibot kita at
tumakas tayo sa Daddy mo para manood sa sine ng Space Jam .. Umuwi tayo ng wala
kang brief noon kasi finlash ko sa CR ng mall dahil puno ng---- Jusko! Nakaka-diri
kang bata ka nun.." kwento ni manang Amy.. Nagtawanan kami dahil dun.. Kahit ako
natawa..

"Manang naman! Pinapahiya mo ako kay Zoey eh!..." ngumuso sya.. lalo akong natawa..
Nagtatawanan kaming mga maids ng biglang may nagsalita.. Napatigil kami dahil dun..

"COULD YOU ATLEAST TRY TO KEEP QUIET! I'M TRYING TO GET SOME SLEEP HERE!" nagulat
kami kasi si Kyle yung nagsalita.. Akala ko kasi pumasok sya..

"Kuya ang luwang naman sana ng mansion.. Pwede ka naman sa kwarto matulog.. bakit
kasi dyan ka pa?.. saka wala ka bang pasok??" Drei asked..

"Since when did you got interested with it Andrei?It's none of your business...."he
scoffed. Drei just shrugged his shoulders.. Nasa garden kami at napili naman
magpahinga ni Kyle doon sa part na may mga duyan na white malapit sa amin..
Nagpapamasahe ito ng paa nya at may binabasang libro pampaantok nya siguro....

"Tara na nga Zoey.. Dun tayo sa loob maglambingan... este magkwentuhan... People
now a days are getting grumpier..." sabi ni Drei..Medyo malakas ito kaya narinig ni
Kyle kaya akmang tumayo ito para sugurin si Drei..
"What the hell did you just say?!--- You..." hindi na nya naituloy dahil hinila na
ako ni Drei papasok sa loob ng mansion.. Narinig ko pang sumisigaw si Kyle pero
hindi naman pinansin ni Drei. parang sya lang ata ang hindi nasisindak sa Kyle na
'galit' e..

Dinala ako ni Dei sa harap ng mansion na may mga marmolisado na tables at

chairs....May garden din dun at relaxing ang ambiance.. Pero sa halip na sa upuan
kami maupo bigla sumalampak si Drei sa frass fake grass.. Tinapik nya yung tabi nya
na parang pinapaupo ako kaya naman umupo ako sa tabi nya.. Pagka-upo ko humiga
naman si Drei.. Kaya sya naka-higa sa damuhan,ako naka-upo at nasa likod ang mga
kamay ko nakaalalay sa damuhan habang nakatingala.. Nakaka-relax pakiramdam ko
nakahinga ako ng maluwag.. Ang ganda ng view sa taas.

"I want you to be my date sa birthday party ko.." sabi naman ni Drei bigla.. My
mouth parted a bit.. Hindi ko alam ang isasagot ko. Madami naman iba dyan na pwede
nya iinvite.. Bakit ako pa?.. Sinasabi nya yun na parang kailangan pumayag ako
agad.. Talagang kapatid nga nya si Kyle...

"D-drei kasi---"

"Kasi ano? Si kuya? Bakit ba takot na takot ka sa matandang englishero na yun? Ako
bahala sayo.. It's my birthday party and I have the authority to decide.." he
said..

"Ano kasi----"

"Pleeeeasssseeeee Zoey.. I insist.. I won't take NO for an answer..." He cut me in

my mid-sentece.

"Eh ikaw naman na din pala magdedecide para sa akin eh.. Tinanong mo pa ako..." He
looked at me with a confused look.. Sabay naming narealized na para kaming eng-eng
dalawa.. Kaya sabay kaming natawa ng malakas.. I playfully slapped his shoulders
but he caught my hands..

"Lalo kang gumaganda pag tumatawa ka.. I suceeded today... Mission accomplished I
must say..." I furrowed my brows and trying to cope with what Drei was saying.. I
gave him a confused look.. He held my hand and looked at me..

"What do you mean Drei?..." I asked him.... I felt uneasy by the way he looked at
me.. He playfully pinched my nose and chuckled..

"I made you smile.. Nonplussed!" he said in a hint of glee.. I smiled because of
the thought. He's right.. Somehow I forgot being a grief-stricken lone.."So?..
Would you be my date on my birthday Zoey?" Tumahimik ako sandali at napaisip. Wala
naman siguro masama kung pumayag ako. He's a good friend.. Isa pa I think okay na
yun for returning him the favor.. He helped me..

So,I gave him a sincere smile and nodded reluctantly...His face lightened and
slowly tickling pink..

"Yay! Thanks Zoey!..."Unanticipatedly, he hugged me like he was walking in the

air.I tapped his back and smiled.. But my smile slowly fade away as I saw Kyle from
the balcony holding a glass of alcohol. I couldn't read his emotions but I'm sure
that he's looking fixedly at us...

*******

A/N: Mahaba-haba ng onti naman siguro to. haha! Pero maguupdate pa din ako bukas.
Mag-sawa kayo sa UD ko. Tuloy-tuloy kasi akong magtype parang ayoko ng huminto..

Yung Herrera mansion at patio maze.. First moment ni Drei at Zoey.. -------->

Di ko pa alam kung sino magkakatuluyan sa huli.. wala pa talaga ko idea.. haha :)

Chapter 10 - I am a foolproof Casanova >>

A/N: May katuloy pa to.. Sorry I accidentally tapped the 'PUBLISH' button..Pero
okay na din para Chapter 11 na ako magsisimula.. Mamaya na lang po. Di ako
makatulog eh, haha! kaya nagttype ako UD.. :)

*********

Zoey's POV

After me and Andrei's long chichat I decided to go back to the turf,wala akong
ganang kumain kaya hindi na ako magdidinner..Pagdating ko sa headquarters ng mga
maid napahiga ako agad at napa-buntong hininga..Asa pa kasi ako na yayain ako ng
asawa ko bilang date nya para sa birthday ni Andrei.. Kakaisip ko kay Kyle
nakatulog pala ako ng hindi ko namamalayan..

Mga ilang oras din ako nakatulog at pag-gising ko nasa turf na din sila Alice at
Myrna. Natutulog na sila.. Hindi man lang ako nakapag-palit ng damit sa sobrang
exhausted..

I took a quick shower and dried myself.. Nagpapatuyo na sana ako ng buhok na
maalala ko ang phone ko na naiwan ko sa mansion.. Sa kusina..

Pumunta ako doon para kunin,gabi na din at wala na masyadong tao.. Pagdating ko sa
kusina halos mapatalon ako sa gulat,dahil nung binuksan ko yung ilaw si Kyle agad
ang bumungad sa akin.. Naka-upo sya sa kitchen counter at umiinom.. Bakit patay
yung ilaw?.. Yumuko ako and just ignored him. Kahit na gustong gusto ko sya samahan
alam ko naman na ayaw nya at ako ang sisira ng mood nya.. Hinanap ko ang phone ko,
naiilang ako kasi alam kong sa akin naka-titig si Kyle.. Hindi nya inaalis ang
tingin nya sa akin.. That's really odd..

To my surprise he grabbed my wrist, I was stupefied for that moment because I

didn't see that coming.Basta ang alam ko yung likod nya na lang ang nakikita ko..
Kinaladkad na naman nya ako ng parang wala akong buhay.. He was gripping my hands
hard. Halos namumuti na nga ang mga ito sa higpit ng hawak nya.. Dinala nya ako sa
kwarto nya.. Pinasok nya ako doon at marahas na sinarado ang pinto.. I felt timidly
agitated that time because I know the way he moves and reacts,he's mad at me AGAIN.
And I don't even know why..

The moment he slammed the door shut he brutally kissed me on the lips. It was fast
and savage. I can feel his ill-temper passion again. I couldn't speak,give a snappy
comeback or even shrugged him away, and that's purely his effect on me.. He kissed
me like a whore again.. He trailed his kisses on my jaw and neck fast and harsh,but
I still feel stupid because no matter how fury his touch was,my body shivers.My
skin still longed for his touch.. In my poor mind,It was shouting that I should
push Kyle or at least kick his balls.. But my heart won't let them, I was
controlled by my pathetic heart. I want to satisfy him.. But I got back to my
senses when I felt his chagrin's acrimony.. Nasasaktan na ako sa mga kilos nya..

"K-kyle.. Huwag.." Pero hindi sya tumigil. He become more aggressive sa kilos
nya,para syang nagwawala o nawawala sa sarili nya. He continue licking and biting
my jaw and my neck.. He bit every soft spots in me.. I unanticipatedly felt more
shaky.. He firmly slid his free hands inside my pajama pants and went straight to
my womanhood.. I gasped because he was moving like a wild animal.. It was so
timid.. "Kyle please!"

He didn't listen..I got scared and felt a hot liquid at the corner of my eyes..My
breathing became heavier than the usual. He's not Kyle anymore! He's now a
different Kyle again, a barbaric one..

He savagely inserted his finger inside my womanhood and it hurts. Nasaktan ako. I
don't feel any pleasure at all on what he was doing. He interpolated another
finger.. I gasped in pain... and another finger... I flinched and screamed, but not
his name anymore..

"Araaay! Huwag! Tama na.." I started fighting his desires..I tried pushing and
pushing him but he was too strong. He ignored me..I started crying.. Nanghihina
ako.. Bakit ganito? Ayoko ng ganito.. My panic attack increases it's level when
Kyle pinned me on the wall and started to cover my mouth with his palm.. My eyes
widened.. I felt like my heart was pounding really fast.. He was moving his fingers
inside me but in a grim way, para bang doon nya binubuhos ang galit nya,sa pag-
labas pasok ng mga daliri nya sa loob ko..I was freaking out already at ramdam ko
ang bigat ng mga paghinga ni Kyle. He's losing his senses.Kaya sinubukan kong mas
nilakasan ko ang pagtulak ko kanya, I tried my best to bite off more than I can
chew.Napaatras naman sya sa ginawa ko at napabitaw sa akin..

I ran towards the corner of the room and pinned my back on something flatly
hard,maybe it's the wall. I'm too scared to mind... Takot na takot ako.. I hugged
myself and I didn't even noticed that I was uncontrollably shaking ang
crying..Hindi ko alam kung saan ako titingin, sa kaliwa, sa kanan, sa taas, sa
baba.. I was freaking out and I was so scared to the possibilities of what will
happen.

"K-kyle huwag.. m-maawa ka..." I said between my sobs.. Nakita ko naman na parang
natigilan sya.. He started to puckered his lips together that formed a thin
line..He yanked his free hands on his messily disheveled hair and started pacing
back and forth very fast. Iyak ako ng iyak.. Yumuko ako at napaupo..

"Damn it!!" I heard him cussed,napa-igtad ako dahil narinig kong may nabasag..
Pagtingin ko sa kanya naka-sabunot sya sa sarili nyang buhok at namumutla..
Tumingin sya sakin at sinubukan nyang lumapit, sa takot ko lalo akong umiyak ng
malakas.. Hindi ko alam kung ano nararamdaman ni Kyle ngayon pero ako, takot na
takot ako...

"Z-zoey..." sa pagkakataon na iyon,hindi galit ang boses nya.. I can frisked the
guilt on his voice.. Umiyak lang ako ng umiyak dahil sa halo-halong nararamdaman
ko.Nakita ko na kinuha nya yung comforter at dali-daling lumapit sakin para ibalot
sa nanginginig kong katawan..Yumuko ako nung lumapit sya,patuloy ang paghagulgol
ko. He tried to touch my face pero hindi nya tinuloy,he just clenched his fist and
shoved it away.. "Shit!!!!"

I felt relieved when I heard loud knocks on Kyle's door..

"Kuya open this!...." Napatingin sa akin si Kyle at lumapit.. The hard indications
on his face softened.. I wasn't sure but I think I saw tears in his face.. My eyes
are too indistinct from tears kaya hindi ko ako sigurado..

Andrei's POV

I was smoking outside the mansion when I saw Zoey walking towards the backdoor. I
furrowed my brows kaya naman inubos ko yung isang stick and walked inside to find
her. Ano kayang gagawin nya sa loob? Hinanap ko sya sa buong mansion pero hindi ko
sya nakita.. Napahinto ako ng makarinig ako ng iyak at parang mga nabasag na
gamit.. At doon nanggagaling sa kwarto ni Seb.. Agad akong tumakbo papunta doon
dahil sigurado akong si Zoey yung umiiyak..

"Kuya open this!...." Kinatok ko ng malakas ang pinto. Matagal bago ito buksan at
nakita ko si Seb na putlang putla na parang umiyak. Namumula ang mga mata nito..

Narinig ko ang mga paghikbi ni Zoey that's why I roamed my eyes to the whole room
and found Zoey sitting on the bed, crying.. Yakap yakap nito ang kanyang sarili..

"What the hell is going on here?" I asked Seb with a smug tone.. Hindi maganda ang
nararamdaman ko tungkol dito. Parang may mali. Akala ko OA lang ako mag-isip pero
may kung anong tinatago si Zoey, pati na din si Seb, infact silang dalawa..

"I... I.----" nauutal-utal na sagot ni Seb. Himala ngayon ko lang narinig tong
nautal.. Lalo akong nagsuspetsya..Pero bigla nagsalita si Zoey....

"I'm sorry it's my fault.. Nabasag ko yung mga vase...." Nanginginig yung boses
nyang sinasabi.. "Inutusan kasi ako ni Sir Seb na dalhan sya ng cherries pero ang
lampa ko, natalisod ako nadamay pa yung vase.. Pasensya na.. naabala ko yata ang
mga natutulog...." Si Seb naman titig na titig sa kay Zoey habang nakayuko na
nagsasalita ito.. Pagkasabi ni Zoey nun lumabas sya agad ng kwarto.. Tumingin ako
kay Seb na putlang putla ang mukha.. Maputla pa sa suka.. Umiiling-iling ako na
sinundan si Zoey at iniwan ang magaling kong kapatid doon.. Alam kong
nagsisinungaling si Zoey...

Tumakbo ako at hinabol ko sya.. Binilisan nya ang lakad nya pero lalo ko din
binilisan ang pag-lakad ko..

"Zoey sandali!..."

Hinawakan ko ang braso nya at hinarap siya sa akin.. Hindi ko maintidihan ang
nararamdaman ko dahil pagharap nya basang basa ng luha yung mga mata at buong mukha
nya.. Beyond one's control again I hugged her. I felt like doing it.. Her shoulder
started shaking...

"Hushh Zoey.. Tama na please..." I clenched my jaw and gritted my teeth,not

concealed by Zoey's knowledge of course.. Si Seb ang may gawa nito.. Tangina
talagang gago na yon..

Halos 30 minutes din bago mahimasmasan si Zoey,gusto na daw nya magpahinga kaya
nirespeto ko ang gusto nya.. and that was funny because I am Andrei Joaquin Herrera
a foolproof Casanova was soothing and remedying a very strange girl without doing
nothing but only to hug her. It's not even my thing because I only know one way to
soothe women.. to have sex with them.. Zoey was really different... She's an
exception...

Pagka-hatid ko kay Zoey sa turf nila bumalik ako agad ng mansion at dumiretso sa
kwarto ko.. Kinuha ko ang phone ko at may hinanap sa contacts.. Tinawagan ko iyon..

Nakaka-ilang ring pa lang ay..

[Hello Sir Andrei..] halata sa boses nito na kagigising lang,marahil ay naistorbo

ko ito sa pagtulog..

"I'll give you the name and the infos I have.. you know what to do..."I said in a
cold tone..

[Roger on that Sir..] he answered..

I ended the call and stared the uncountable stars outside my window..

'Sino ka ba talaga Zoey?.... Anong role mo sa buhay ng kapatid ko?...'

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Chapter 11 - The Herrera moves? >>

Zoey's POV

Halos hindi ako pinatulog ng mga nangyari sa amin ni Kyle ealier,parang sobra na
siya.. Parang hindi ako makapaniwala sa ginawa nya sa akin..Alam ko naman namalaki
at malayo na sya sa Kyle dati but I wasn't expecting na aabot sa ganito...

Pero bakit ganon.. I already have many reasons to hate him.. pero hindi ko magawa..
Bakit ganon? Tama nga si Aya.. Napaka-tigas ng ulo ko.. Parang ngayon ako pa din
yung parang aso na habol ng habol kay Kyle.. Hating Kyle will be the most
impossible thing for me.. Kayang kaya ko siyang patawarin kahit ano pa ang nagawa
niya.. Kahit na ngayon siya pa ang umiiwas sa akin..

Oo, simula ng nangyari yun parang iniiwasan na ako ni Kyle,he didn't even bothered
to say something.. or even to apologize..Hindi sya lumalabas ng kwarto, minsan
pinuntahan sya ni Kath pero sinaraduhan lang siya ni Kyle ng pinto.. Minsan gusto
ko na lang sigurin at sabunutan ang babaeng yun.. I'm still his wife at kabit lang
siya! Hindi ko alam kung ano takbo ng isip niya pero kilala ko sya. Pag gusto nya
dapat makuha niya.. Mabait si Kath bilang kaibigan, tutulungan ka nya lalo na sa
mga kalokohan pero masama siyang kaaway,lahat ng hindi mo ineexpect na magagawa
niya,magagawa niya..

Naghahanda si Alice para sa dinner ni Kyle.. Balak kong ako na lang sana ang
magdala sa kwarto niya.. There's a part of me na miss na miss ko na siya at gusto
ko man lang siya makita,ilang araw na kami hindi nagkikita pero nasa iisang bahay
lang kami..

"Alice.. Ako na magdadala kay Sir Seb niyan..."sabi ko kay Alice.. nagtitimpla siya
ng juice..

"Ay naku Zoey sabi kasi ni Sir ako daw ang magdala.. Magpa-hinga ka lang Zoey ilang
araw ko ng napapansin na ang putla mo.." saad nya pero gusto ko man lang sana kasi
makita si Kyle talaga,kaya naman kinulit ko siya..

"Alam mo ba Alice binili ko yung fifty shades trilogy na book, bagong bago pa gusto
muna ikaw muna bumasa? Sige na... ako na magdadala nyan ipapahiram ko sa'yo yung
fifty shades ko.." Napahinto naman si Alice sa ginagawa niya..

"Trilogy talaga yun ha?" tanong niya,tumango ako at ngumiti sa kanya..

"Basta pag nagtanong si Sir sabihin mo ikaw nagpumilit ha?" she added..

"Oo sige..Mamaya ko ibibigay sa'yo sa turf" agad ko naman kinuha yung tray.. Medyo
kinabahan pa ako kasi makikita ko na ulit si Kyle. Sobra nya akong iniiwasan..
Ayoko naman na ganon.. Oo natakot ako sa kanya noong nawala sya halos sa sarili
niya pero hindi ko pa din talaga kaya na magalit siya sa akin.. Mahal ko si Kyle at
lalo ko siyang minahal nung pinakasalan niya ako. Ganon naman talaga dapat pag
buhay mag-asawa diba? Lahat gagawin ng isa para mag work out at ako yun. Naniniwala
pa din talaga ko na may pag-asa pa kaming dalawa..

Pag dating ko sa harap ng pintuan ni Kyle, I gently knocked but walang sumsagot so
I rolled the door knob and entered.. I roamed my eyes around,the hallucinations
and harsh scenes of what happened earlier played on my mind, I shrugged away the
thoughts and place the tray of food in the table.. I heard the sound of a running
water in Kyle's bathroom. Huminto naman agad ito kaya alam ko na lalabas siya..
Agad ko naman inayos ang sarili ko bago siya lumabas..

My mouth parted a bit because I saw his body again,Kyle does have the same effect
on me.. Ang sarap nyang tignan pero agad kong inalis ang tingin ko.. Nung nakita
niya ako nakita kong nagulat din siya..

"I..uhhmm just brought you your dinner..." I said as my tone started to get awkward
as well as the atmosphere..

Hindi siya nag salita,agad naman naman siyang pumasok sa walk in closet niya at
nagbihis..Hindi man lang siya nag-salita.. Kaya naman lumabas na ako kasi naman ang
tagal niya sa loob ng walk in closet at wala na yatang balak pang lumabas... Napa-
buntong hininga na lang ako nung lumabas ako ng kwarto..

Dumiretso ako sa kusina pero naabutan ko si Drei doon na kumakain ng isang gallon
ng ice cream, hindi nya ako napansin kaya dahan-dahan akong lumakad paalis kasi
parang ang lalim ng iniisip niya. Isa pa baka magtanong siya about sa amin ni Kyle
ayoko lang pag-usapan. Wala ako balak na ilaglag ang asawa ko. Asawa ko pa din siya
at ayoko sumama ang tingin nila kay Kyle dahil sa bagay na alam kong hindi naman
niya sinasadyang gawin..
Alam ko namang hindi ako makakatulog agad kaya naman I stayed muna sa patio at
nagmuni-muni,may swings din dito pero hindi pangbata. Made from the finest wood
siya,napaka-relaxing.. How pathetic. Mag-isa lang ako.. Namimiss ko na mag-trabaho
sa hospital.. Namimiss ko na ang mga pasyenteng inaalagaan ko at buong puso na
nagpapasalamat pagkatapos mong gawin ang trabaho mo sa kanila.. Napa-buntong
hininga na lang ako ulit.. Medyo inugoy ko ang swing ng makarinig ako ng kakaibang
ingay.. Agad naman ako lumingon sa likod ko..

My brows furrowed when something caught my attention.. Lumapit ako sa kabilang

swing at medyo umuugoy-ugoy pa iyon kaya alam kong may tao doon kanina,at kakaalis
lang nito siguro. Hindi ako natakot kasi nakita ko ng dalawang icre cream glass na
punong-puno ng iba't ibang flavor ng ice creams.. May mga sprinkles din ito at
cookies..mayroon ding stick-o. Nakakatawa man isipin pero sa tanda ko na to,nag-
iisa lang at hindi nagbabago ang comfort food ko. Ice creams with sprinkles..
Nangiti ako.. Agad akong lumingon sa paligid hoping to see someone.. pero wala..
Isang tao lang ang mahilig gumawa nito sa akin dati at walang iba kung hindi si
Kyle.. Napatingin ako sa dalawang ice cream glass habang hindi ko mapigil ang pag
ngiti.. Nakaramdam ako ng sobrang tuwa..

Is he back? My Kyle is finally back?

Andrei's POV

I'm here at the library room drinking a glass of whiskey while gently wiggling
it.Katatapos lang namin mag-usap ng private detective ko.. Pina-imbestigahan ko ang
buong pagkatao ni Zoey..

I was really startled.. Actually startled in an understatement, I was beyond

that.Hindi ako makapaniwala sa mga nakuha nya.. My sneaking suspicions are right..
They're hiding something seriously downbeat..

Zoey was former head nurse at St. Marys Medical,the first-rate A-1 hospital in the
Philippines.Since 2010 after she became a registered nurse,she was pursuing her
medicine course while working on goverment hospital but she stopped when her
parents died. She's the only daughter of tha late Henry Mariano and Cassandra
Mariano..She also has a 4 year old brother.. Henry Mariano was the owner of of
Mariano group of companies at marami pang mas nakakagulat na impormasyon...Halos
hindi ako makapaniwala,kaya pala unang kita ko palang sa kanya alam kong hindi sya
bagay bilang isang maid. But what astounded me most was...

she's married.... to my brother...

Asawa nya si Zoey pero nagtatrabaho ito bilang isa sa mga maids namin. Gago siya..
I gripped my glass harder as I massage my temples and close my eyes. I took a deep
breath. Putanginang Seb yan. Baliw siya..
Kagabi ay hindi ako makatulog kaya nilantakan ko ang isang gallon ng ice cream na
nakita ko sa ref..Napansin ko din si Zoey noon at sinundan ko siya.. Dumiretso siya
sa patio at mukhang napaka-lungkot niya. Ayoko naman siya istorbohin,alam kong
gusto niyang mapag-isa kaya naman naisip kong dalhan siya ng ice cream.. Ako kasi
pag tinotopak ako o malungkot ice cream lang ang katapat. Dinala ko yun sa swing na
nasa likod niya,I heard her humming a song.. Siguro naman makikita niya to kaya
iiwan ko na lang siguro dito.. Tangina ah.. Ako natotorpe? Hindi no.. Herrera ata
ito..

Hindi si Zoey yung tipo ng babae na binibigyan ng ganoong klaseng pagtrato..

Nirerespeto dapat siya at binibigyan ng halaga.. Lalo akong nakaramdam ng matinding
galit sa kapatid ko.. Ang swerte niya na para mag-karoon ng ganung klaseng asawa
ano pa ba hinahanap niya.. May Kath na sya,may Zoey pa sya.. Napaka makasarili
talaga ng gagong yun..

That moment I've realized one thing.. I will be staying here at the Philippines for
good..

Hindi na ako babalik ng LA.. I will do my best to convince Zoey to do the right
thing.. She deserves someone better.. I will convince her to file a divorce,yun ang
plano ko.. Pero hindi ngayon.. There's always a perfect time for that.. At kapag
nang-yari yon....

Aagawin ko siya sa gagong kapatid ko.........

Zoey's POV

Drei had been acting really strange lately... Parang naging sweet siya lalo, o
imagination ko lang talaga?.. Hindi ko alam pero parang naiilang ako. Lagi nalang
niya ako hinahanap sa mga maids.. Ako naman syempre nagtataka.. tapos aayain niya
lang ako sa patio para mag-tea.. Wala lang. Parang ang weird.. Si Kyle naman laging
wala, puro trabaho lang at halos gabi-gabi late na siyang umuuwi.. Hindi ko alam
pero ang gulo.. Kyle was really unpredictable...

"Zoey!" Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng makita ko si drei na papalapit sa akin..

"Hi..." I waved at him.. May dala-dala siyang box at paper bag...

"Come here.. You got to see this.." he tapped the chair beside him.. Pinapaupo niya
ako so I did.. He gave me the box and paper bag so my brows furrowed..

"What's this?" I asked him divulging a confused tone..

"Open it..." He said in a hint of glee.. Mukhang tuwang tuwa siya..Kaya naman
binuksan ko yun.. I gasped as I saw a black mini-heart dress and a red stiletto..
It was unexplainably splendid! Sobrang ganda niya.. Hindi ko maalis ang mga mata ko
sa ganda nito..

"And that's for you milady...." sabi ni Drei, natingin ko sa kanya at napahawak sa
dibdib ko.. My mouth are a bit parted..

"Drei.. I.. don't know what to say..." I said with a nonplussed tone..

"Let's just put it this way milady, wear it on my birthday and just a simple thank
you will do.. No harm done..."he told me as he grinned. So I smiled at him sweetly.
"Thanks Drei.. You have really no idea how happy I am.. Dresses and shoes have
always been my guilty pleasures..."

"Well.. I guess I made you smile again.." he pinched the tip of my nose and winked
at me,tapos umalis na..

Bukas na ang birthday party ni Drei.. I don't know but I suddenly felt excited
about it..

*****

A/N: ito na ang pinakaboring kong UD so far.. Wala ako maisip itype.. haha Sinadya
kong igsian at mahaba yung birthday ni Andrei.. Sorry babies! Good day!

SINO ANG NAGBIGAY TALAGA NG ICE CREAM HULA NYO? HAHA

Comment kayo ng mairereklamo nyo ha,yung about sa medicine courses and being a
registered nurse. Di ko sure kasi eh. Nursing ako dati pero di ko na tinuloy so yun
lang ang alam ko.. haha!.. Eto muna sa ngayon. Madami ng gagawin simula bukas eh
-_-

Chapter 12 - The Herrera moves part 2 >>

A/N: Taadaaa! part two ito.. Maya nalang ulit UD.. Happy monday everyone!

***********

Kyle's POV

It was already 6 in the evening and I'm still here at the Vinoco Multicompany
building. Holding a glass of wine while feeling lifeless staring the whole view of
the city from my office window..

I am Sebastian Kyle Herrera a foolproof multi-millionaire and I had completely

adopted the authorative look of a real Herrera. I closed my eyes blandly as I
remembered how that the man with full authority was before a stupid love sick
puppy dog. I made a deep sigh and massage my temples..

5 years..

Yes 5 years of long donkey work haul I struggled really hard to what I become
today..

[FLASHBACK]

-Los Angeles,California-

"Kyle Herrera??" I furrowed my brows as I heard my name. Who could recognized me

here? This is California for fvck's sake.. I turned around and face a familiar
guy,he seems plainly accustomed in my mind.. It took me a while before I realized
that he was a classmate of mine at St. Wesley way back in college..
"Ikaw nga pre! Pucha hindi kita nakilala! haha" he said with a disbelief tone. I
furrowed my brows more because I barely knew him but we're not as good as a state
like where we are friends..

"Can I help you?" I smiled awkwardly,then suddenly a group of familiar face

interruptedly scooted. They are also some sort of peers I knew way back in
college..They started laughing and snorting while looking at me..

"You're the stupid guy,I remember. Sikat na sikat ka sa St. Wesley sa mga nursing
eh.." My mood flipped over again in a different state. It was 2 years ago since
that scenario. I yanked them off away because I know what kind of people they are..

"Bro lagot ka.. You pissed him off.." I heard a guy said..

"Bro don't be such a jerk natatakot ka dyan eh sa babae nga nagpaka-anga anga yan
eh..Ang dali maloko.. Kita mo si Zoey ngayon diba? She's a Goddess.. She can really
decieve anyone.. Specially that nerd..Tapos matatakot ka sa kanya because we pissed
him off? Oh dude give me a break!.. Batukan ko pa yan eh..." I saw he pointed using
his index finger at me. I clenched my fist because It was obvious that they we're
insulting me but the mozaic of my emotions invade me.. I'm so weak.. two years of
striving so hard and apparently nothing happened.. The ghost from my past still
haunts the shit out of me..I just ignored them and started walking away..

"And besides.. Zoey now was a parallel ditto and spitting image of Kath.. They're
now the famous home wrecker bitches.. Doctor nga na may asawa pinapatos ni Zoey
eh.. " I heard they added and started laughing.. I'm almost in the verge of crying
because I felt so deflated again.. I felt like I wasn't a real man at all.. Zoey
really fooled the shit out of me.. Our one month of dating was all fake for her..
She dragged me in agony.. And what hurts me most was before mom died she wanted to
meet Zoey because she knows how happy I am when I told her she's finally my
girlfriend.. And good thing that didn't happened because I don't want mom to bring
some memories with her of that pseudo girlfriend of mine..

I ran home and closed my eyes firmly. I remembered her face.. Why is it hard for me
to forge ahead and just forget everything about her? My first two years, I was
devasted,different random people from my old school keep bugging me about the
pseudo girlfriend of mine.. They invaded my whole facebook wall with bullies and
teases.. I was so depressed to the fact that I love her more than myself and she
was just playing around with me.. I deactivated my account for the sake of either
tacturnity or laconism.. Everything from my past was a nightmare. I was deeply hurt
because I have loved Zoey more than anythingelse,I found everything on her..a
perfect girlfriend,a bestfriend and companion.. She's always around when you needed
her,her bubbliness serves as my strength by the time my mom was dying but I didn't
tell her because I don't want her to get worried...I love her so much.. Mind and
soul.. Even in a short period of time.. I didn't slip any chance to make her
happy,I made it sure. Because I want her to. That's how I love her..

That first two years of devastation after I heard different news about Zoey being a
home wrecker and such I can't barely pull myself together. I feel so lost. I felt
even more fooled. I've been to the point that Dad schlepp me to a psychiatrist
because of too much trauma I had.That's where I came into a state where I didn't
want to talk to anyone or even getting along with people including Dad.. I just
want to lay down on my bed the whole day staring her pictures and crying like a
wolf..I just can't really accept it..It's bullshit.. I was zoned out for months and
all I have in my lifeless room are pictures and sketches of Zoey's face..
****

"Will he be okay doc?" I heard dad's voice. I am already concious about what's
happening around me but I choose to close my eyes shut. I don't want to talk to
anyone. Even my dad..

"Yes of course.. Just make sure he doesn't take too much Ambien.. It'll kill him
for sure.. Good thing you bring him here just in time.."I heard another voice
belted out.. I guess he was the doctor.. So I am here at the hospital right now? I
guess I failed taking those sleeping pills useful.. Damn it!

"Okay thanks Doc.."Dad said as I heard some footsteps too

"No problem." then I heard the closing of the door..I opened my eyes since I think
I won't get away with this easily.. Dad either way can be nice and rude sometimes
but this time I think he prefered being rude..He have gone too much because of me..
In the first place,I was the one who walked through him because I think I need a
father the time Zoey and I broke up..I'm mad at him but I swallowed it all because
I wanted to get even at Zoey.. He got my Mom pregnant but he didn't marry her..
Then mom got devastated when she found out the Dad's getting married to other
woman.. My life really sucks..

As dad saw me he made a face and a deep sigh..

"Stop this already Sebastian.. I'm getting seriously tired of your childish act.."
he said in a hoarse tone.. So he called this childish huh? My life was a mess and
all I know was I just wanna die senseless..

"Why do you keep on hurting yourself son? Why don't you just grow up and be man
enough to face the fact that a girl just fooled you.. and you have to deal with it
and fvcking move on.." my mood flipped over again..He was talking to me like
nothing bad happened..when he noticed that my face gestures hardened he speak again
and that words shoot me off like a knife.."Why don't you stop being a love sick
puppy dog? Why won't you make your life better and show them you're a better than
that? Why don't you just show to that god forsaken woman or whoever she was that
she made the greatest mistake of her life! Don't you think she'll just laugh at you
more when she found out how devastated are you?!! Why don't you just......LET HER
GO! SHE WON'T COMEBACK! GOD DAMN IT!!" he said. I just stared him with a disbelief
look. My father who was always calm and tranquil is now shouting at me..There was a
long silence between us before he belted out again....

"Pull yourself together son.. She's not worth your pain.. Utang na loob.. Itigil
mo na to anak.." he pleaded.

[END OF FLASHBACK]

Dad was so angry that time because I almost wanted to kill myself.. I was in a deep
shit.. But through his help I finally made it.. That's why here I am now.. I made
myself a better person. I've realized that it's not worth it to cry over a bitch
like her..

But... Everything was changing again.. One day she came out of nowhere again
begging something to me.. I was fine.. I was okay.. I was completely over her.. But
when I saw her crying again I felt so irrational.. Everything was foolhardy
imprudent! I didn't even know why I decided to offer marriage on her.. I didn't see
that coming.. My body and everything about me has a mind on it's own and it's doing
the entire opposite..

That's why I wanted to take a revenge on her. I want her to suffer too. Just like I
did.. Everything was beyond under one's control but one day I felt weird again..
That's why I keep on ignoring her the whole time..

And what happened earlier was a nightmare. I hurted her again.. I was so mad.. I
didn't control myself.. I almost raped her.. ~maybe I did..

I made it sure that it's way past the time the whole mansion was in a state of
reticence.. I went home and everything was mute... The maids are already
sleeping,as well as my brother.. I made a deep sigh and went to the kitchen to
atleast drink an ice cold water..I walked by the living room adjacent to the
kitchen but I stopped. I felt my chest started pounding when I saw a silhouette
outside the window.. It wasn't a ghost of course.. It was Zoey.. She's still
awake.. I was behind her.. She was sitting at the narra swing and drinking a tea..
I saw her toes was making circular motions,it was always her mannerism.. I secretly
smiled for I remembered everthing..

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I faked a cough and I saw her twitch beacuse of my sudden popping presence..

"Oh my God!" she was holding her chest while her eyes widened and faced me.. I saw
it softened when she saw me leaning on the door frame.. "K-kyle kanina ka pa?" she
said..

"I just arrived..." I answered plainly.. I stared at her and now she was playing
with her fingers still doing a circular motion on his toes.. She always do that
when she's thinking and nervous..I tried myself so hard to gave her a cold
treatment.. I was a jerk for offering her marriage and after that treat her bad..
But it serves her right. She doesn't know what I've been through..

"Ahh. Nagluto ako ng dinner mo.. Baka kasi kako hindi ka pa kumakain.."she said.
Zoey was really good at everything. She even cooks delicious food. I glanced at her
again and on my perception she was wearing a lacy nighties and it really looks good
on her. What if Andrei sees her? The guy will surely drools over her.. Damn it! How
can she be so insensitive with those kind of matters?

"Don't you have any uptight clothes to wear? You really look like some sort of a
smut.." I told her.. Her face flipped over some kind of unexplainable emotion..

"Ah..sige papalitan ko na lang.. Aakyat na ako, may niluto akong dinner para lang
sayo. just incase magutom ka.. Nasa ku-----"

"I won't eat any food,cooked by you.. It all tastes awful.. Next time don't
bother.. " I cut her off in her mid-sentence.. She smiled weakly and gave me a
slight nod..

"S-sige.. Tulog na ako.. Goodnight.." she walked through me and tiptoed to gave me
a peck on the lips.. It was supposed to be a smack kiss. But I was really taken
aback when she deepen it.. She move her lips and tried to brush her tongue to my
bottom lip, so I responded. I held her waist and pulled her closer to my body..Our
lips are now moving in sync and she started to clutched her arms on my neck and
yanked her fingers on my hair.. I groaned on her mouth and she did the same.. I
felt something inside my pants wants to party..I slid my tongue inside her mouth
making her moaned.. Shit!

Our kiss was getting more scrape out but I was pissed off when she pulled away and
without any word,she walked through stairs and didn't even glanced at me.. I was
seriously having a hard time to calm myself now. A bulge in my pants was completely
divulged..I think I need a cold shower to calm myself.

******

Chapter 13 - Happy Birthday Andrei Joaquin Herrera.. Part 1 >>

Zoey's POV

"Manang. Sino kumain ng mga pagkain na niluto ko kagabi? bakit naubos?" Tanong ko
kay manang Amy..

"Hindi ko alam hija.. pag dating ko kanina wala naman ako napansin.. Baka si
Andrei.. Kanina kasi maaga sya nagising at naghahanap ng makakain.."sabi niya..
Hindi ko pa nakikita si Andrei. Sabagay maaga pa naman pero gising na daw pala
ito.. Babatiin ko sana siya,hindi ko alam ang mgandang gift na pwede sa kanya kaya
I bought him a watch.. Pansin ko kasi wala siyang relo.. Mukhang hindi sya
mahilig.. kaya yun na binili ko sa kanya..

Mamaya na ang pre-birthday celebration ni Drei. Sabi niya 'pre' pa lang daw yun
kasi eh,pero I was a bit disappointed because he ate Kyle's food again.. Para kay
Kyle ko kasi ginawa yun pero mukhang hindi nga niya kinain..

I don't know but kinakabahan ako sa mga mangyayari mamaya.. I found out na invited
din sila Aya at sila Xeth pati ang mga kaibigan nila.. Mayroon din mga schoolmates
kami na invited ang alam ko dahil nag-aral din pala ng isang sem si Drei sa St.
Wesley Academy.. Kaya lang na-kick out daw siya kasi he was always pulling pranks
to the professors kaya nilipat siya ng Dad niya sa LA.. Hindi ko siya nakikita sa
school because magkaibang department building at course kami. Hindi ko talaga kasi
alam na may kapatid si Kyle sa Father side niya..~which is actually possible
naman..

Paakyat sana ako sa taas para hanapin si Drei para i-greet ko man lang siya ng
madaan ako sa kwarto ni Kyle. Ang ingay at naririnig ko yung boses ni Kath sa loob
ngg kwarto mismo.. That bitch surely was a pain in the ass, ang aga aga niya lagi
binubulabog si Kyle.. Ang landi talaga,ang sarap sabunutan kung pwede lang matagal
ko na ginawa..But I didn't, ayaw ni Kyle ng mga warfreak na babae..

"Basta! I am going to the party with you whether you like it or not!!"I heard she
was shouting.. Tapos bumukas yung pinto sakto nasa harapan naman ako.. She look so
pissed off which is not good.. I know her too well..

"What are you looking at ruckus?!" she stomped her feet to death while marching
away.. Ano kaya pinag-talunan nila ni Kyle.. Bigla naman sumilip si Kyle sa pinto
ng kwarto niya.. He was shirtless.. And his hair has a got-out-from-bed look which
was sexy as hell.Sobrang bagay sa kanya.. Mukhang antok na antok pa ito.. Nung
nakita niya ako he just gave me a smug look ang slammed the door shut..

I sighed.. Lagi nalang ako nakikita pagbuntungan ng galit niya..

Andrei's POV

"Yow Herrera! Happy na.. Birthday pa!" Vann greeted.. then the familiar faces of a
bunch of jerks scooted.. Andito kami ngayon sa patio ng mansion and dito ginanap
ang party ko.. My birthday party has a concept of a mixture of oldies and new
generation of superclubs.. May DJ and mayroon bands na nagpeperform na superclub
din ang theme.. People are dancing like crazy monkeys and seems like they're
enjoying themselves.. The music are banging the whole patio..

"Thanks man.."I replied.. I saw Xeth with a splendid girl with her.. Siya yata yung
girlfriend nito and at the same time bestfriend ni Zoey.. Andito din sila
Dave,Alfie and Ace as usual they're hitting on some girls.. They're are my
classmates way back in college.. Xeth was Seb's cousin to her mom's side,but Xeth
and I are in good terms..In fact we're getting along together way back in college
too..

"Herrera 'the famous bedwarmer of SWA' Happy Birthday dude.. More girls to come!"si
Dave.

"Happy Birthday Andrei!" si Alfie

"Happy birthday dude.. This is for you.." si Ace while he gave me something. I
guess it's a gift,ang weird nung pambalot kasi parang napulot lang nila sa kung
saan.. They're all looking at me like they're waiting for me to open it,so I did..
Unti-unti kong binuksan..

"Holy Christ!!!!!! Jesus!!!!" I shouted and almost throw that thing when i saw it..

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" They greeted in unison and burst out laughing.. They gave me
dummy dick which looks so real. It has the same texture and color too. I thought it
came from a real human and was cut it off,seriously I freaked out.. Tangina
kadiri..

"Thanks...."I said,hinagis ko kay Vann yung dummy dick.. Sinapo naman niya ito..

"Dude ayaw mo? Ito na kasi pinakamalaking size eh. Are you disappointed??"si Vann

"Vann tigilan mo ko isusubo ko yan sayo at hindi ako titigil until you choke to
death!" I exclaimed,birthday na birthday ko mga nang-gagago.

"Whoa Easy there.. Busog ako pa ko.." he said then he sipped his wine "Dude I'm
looking forward to the post party,exclusive lang kamo para sa barkada yun diba?" I
nodded and roamed my eyes around. Ang tagal ni Zoey,kanina ko pa siya
hinihintay.."So dude,Isasama ko tong si Magarette.." inakbayan niya yung babaeng
katabi niya..

"Vann it's Yvette.. Who the fvck is Margarette? " We burst out laughing dahil
mukhang the girl really was pissed off.. Si Xeth naman at yung Aya they're almost
making out. They can't get enough of each other..We're busy laughing our ass out
when the Yvette girl spaced out on something,looking at the direction of the
entrance..

"Whoaa.. Zoey Vivien? Grabe walang kupas.. Napaka ganda niya pa din...." Yvette
said while looking at the direction to where the entrance was.. We all looked and
we saw Zoey..

I was stunned.. She was unexplainably beautiful.. Bagay na bagay sa kanya yung
napili kong dress. I knew it..
"Dude If Zoey was my date I won't leave her alone.. She'll probably got hit on
every guys here.. She's a Goddess.." Vann whispered at me..I just ignored him and
walked through where Zoey was..She was roaming her eyes around and I think she was
looking for someone..

I faked a cough and she turned around to face me..

"Drei....!"she squealed in a hint of glee.. She gave me a hug and kiss my cheeks..
"Happy Birthday.. this is for you. I hope magustuhan mo.. hindi ko kasi alam kung
anong magandang gift sayo eh.." she said shyly.. I smiled at her..

"You have no idea how happy I am right now.. Thanks.." I offered her my hand..
"so.. shall we milady?"she smiled at me and clutched her arms to mine.. I felt
weird. Pakiramdam ko natatatalon ang mga organs ko sa loob ko.. Tangina.. Gay..

"By the way.. You look very beautiful.. as always.." I heard she giggled. Para
siyang bata. Napahigpit ang kapit niya sa braso ko then she slapped it gently and
playfully..

"Bolero... Sige na nga thanks! Ang gwapo mo nga din ngayon.. Magkamukang magkamuka
kayo ng Kuya mo.." she said.. I frowned secretly.. I wonder If she's really inlove
with Seb.. Hindi ko alam.. Hindi naman nag-oopen si Zoey eh. But malalaman ko din
yan.. Lalo pa ngayon,lalo kong gusto tulungan si Zoey to where she's in right now..
Gusto ko siyang ialis doon sa kalungkutan niya. Nagpunta kami sa table kung nasaan
sila Xeth and the gang..

"Wow Zoey.. You're really stunning!" sabi ni Aya sa kanya..

"Thanks Aya.. Ikaw din.."she glanced at Xeth and the gang and gave her sweetest
smile.. The gang just look at her with parted lips except Xeth of course,his eyes
were all nailed with his girlfriend ~Aya was stunning with her dress too.. I knew
it, the guys will drool over my date.. Masaya kami nagkwkwentuhan ng dumating ang
magaling kong kapatid kasama yung linta na may lahing aso niyang girlfriend..

"Hi Andrei darling.. Happy Birthday.." she kissed me on my cheeks..

"Happy Birthday Bro.."bati naman sa akin ni Seb. Nahuli ko siyang tumitingin-

tingin kay Zoey.. Si Zoey naman tumalikod sa kanila at humarap nalang kila Aya.. I
know she's hurting to see her jerk husband with his bitch girlfriend.. Nananadya
talaga tong gagong to eh..

"Thanks.."I answered thriftly.. I held Zoey on her waist and on my peripheral

vision Kath and Seb was looking at us. Maybe that will give them a hint that Zoey
was my date. Eat that!

Maya-maya narinig kong nagpaalam si Kath kay Seb para gumamit ng CR.. Until some
of the my visitor dragged me for a sweet dance.. Bigla kasing nagpalit yung music
ng mga love songs. I hate this but nawala si Zoey sa paningin ko..

Zoey's POV

Nagulat na lang ako nawala si Andrei sa tabi ko. Lalapit sana ako kay Aya kaya lang
magkausap naman sila ni Kyle.. Si Xeth wala din.. Mukhang seryoso usapan ni Kyle at
Aya kaya I didn't bothered to interrupt them..Until I saw Kyle offered his hands to
Aya,inaaya nya itong sumayaw.. I felt envious dahil si Aya nakakausap niya si Kyle
ng parang siya pa din yung dati.. Nakaka-iinggit because he didn't talk to me that
way..

Kumuha ako ng cocktail drink sa waiter na palakad-lakad.. I made a deep sigh,naiwan

ako sa table kasama yung friends ni Xeth na may mga kasama namang babae at mukhang
nagkakamabutihan na.. I felt like I can't breathe when I saw Kyle's with
Kath..Hindi na naman maexplain ang nararamdaman ko.. I want to be with my husband
on a night like this yet he's with someone. Asan kaya yung Kath na yun ngayon?
Hindi yata siya naka yapos kay Kyle?.. I was in deep thinking when I heard a fake
cough.. I glanced behind me and saw Xeth offering hi hands on me while smiling.. I
smiled back.. And held his hands..

We went on the dance floor and I saw Kyle and Aya dancing while they're playfully
slapping each other's arms..

"Baka matunaw yung pinsan ko.." I got back on my senses when Xeth blurted out..I
smiled at him weakly..

"He's not Kyle anymore..."I said with a dismay tone..

"Believe me.. He's still that same old Kyle.. He's just... you know... I don't know
the right word but... traumatized, I must say.." he said while giving an
encouraging smile.."Don't give up on him Zoey please.. He's just having ego
issues.. "he added..

"I know and it's my fault.. Kahit hindi mo sabihin yan I still won't give up.. Alam
mo naman ang pinagdaanan ko.. At isa pa mahal na mahal ko talaga siya.." I said
while giving him my sincere smile full of hope..

"You've really changed Zoey, I'm also proud of you.. I want you to be happy too.
Lahat ng mahal ni Aya,mahal ko na din.. so please.. be happy..." sabi niya tapos
ngumiti siya ng nakakaloko.. He yanked off his arms on my waist and glanced at Aya
and Kyle who was already beside us.. I didn't see that coming.Tinignan niya si Kyle
at ngumiti siya dito.. Kyle looked at him with a furrowed brows.."Dude we need to
switch partners.. I missed my girlfriend.." Nung una parang ayaw ni kyle pero
siguro dahil napilitan at napasubo nalang siya,he forced himself to dance with
me..Si Aya at Xeth naka smile lang sa akin..

Then suddenly the music changed..

[A/N: Please play the song.. Never say never by the fray]

Kyle put his arms around my waist and I felt tingled.. Pakiramdam ko nakuryente
ako.. Na-iilang akong nilagay ang mga kamay ko on his nape.. Tinitignan ko siya
straight in the eyes but he wasn't looking at me.. the song caught my attention and
I felt like it has an effect on the situation that me and Kyle where in right
now..I think my emotional baggage while burst out any minute.

Wala kami kibuan but he was somehow dancing with me. He looked bored being with
me.. Feeling ko maiiyak na naman ako dahil sobrang miss ko na siya.. Naramdaman
kong parang gusto na niyang umalis but I didn't let him. I locked my hands around
his nape.. Hindi na siya nagdemand.. I puckered my lips and formed a thin line. I'm
almost in the verge of crying. Laging ganito ang effect ni Kyle sa akin. Nagiging
emotional ako..

We dance through the whole song na parang kami na lang dalawa ang tao sa dance
floor.. Then nung biglang nasa last chorus na yung kanta he was trying to yanked my
hands off from him..

"Z-zoey.." I heard him almost whispered.. Sinusubukan niyang umalis pero I hugged
him tight.. Ako lang ang nakayakap sa kanya.. I didn't feel his hands on my skin.
Maybe he was taken aback.. and I don't care.. Wala din ako pakialam sa mga
makakakita even si Kath. I just felt like hugging my husband because I can't barely
hold on to the pain I was in right now.. Gusto ko maramdaman niya sa mga yakap ko
kung gaano ko siya kamahal.. I closed my eyes and gripped his suit hard,my tears
trailed down on my cheeks. Buti nalang wala gaano makakahalata kasi the lights are
like the lights on superclubs.. Decently dark and colorful.. I buried my self more
on his chest para hindi siya lalo makawala..

But I cried more when I felt his hands wrapped around me.. I was startled at first
pero napaiyak ako lalo nung niyakap niya din ako..Hindi ko na alam ang mararamdaman
ko, I was so overwhelmed with too much emotion..He hugged me back and I can't
believe it. Kung panaginip to sana wag na ako magising dahil ramdam na ramdam ko
how sincere his hug was..

"Hushh now Zoey.. I'm here.." I cried more when I heard those words from him..
Sobrang saya ko na hindi ko maintindihan.. I buried my face more on his chest.. It
felt so right and so safe there.. Me and my husband are having sweet-slow-dance
right now and he we're hugging each other.. Nadala ako lalo sa kanta.. Pakiramdam
ko para sa sitwasyon talaga namin yun ngayon.. Pakiramdam ko sinsabi niya sa akin
na 'don't let me go' ng paulit-ulit..

I was so happy and I couldn't really help but cry..

We're just dancing and hugging each other the whole time when we're interrupted by
a voice..

[Music stops here..]

"Having fun?" I saw Kath with her crossed arms and raising her brows on us..

Bumitaw na kami ni Kyle and I wiped my tears while pulling myself together..

Bumalik na kami sa table at sinalubong naman ako ni Andrei.. He was looking at me

like there's something wrong..He looked so sad.. nakita kong nagtatalo si Kyle at
Kath sa di kalayuan..

Tumingin naman ako kay Andrei.. and he offered his hands on me.. I held his hands
dahil birthday naman niya,isa pa he's my huband's brother... Nung dinala ako ni
Drei sa dance floor hindi siya nagsasalita.. Tahimik lang siya which was weird.
Drei used to be a bubbly one..

"Hey.. Bakit malungkot ang birthday boy?" I asked him with a confused tone..He
looked at me straight in the eyes and smiled weakly,he tucked the strands of my
hair on my ears and caressed my cheeks..

"Zoey can I hug you?" he belted out.. My mouth fell opened because of what he
said.. hindi pa man din ako nakakapag salita niyakap na niya ako.. I was stunned
and I didn't realized that the music stopped and I saw Kath on stage holding the
microphone...
"Ehem.... Ladies and gentlemen.. Party animals.. May I have your attentions
puhleaseee.. I have something to say here.."

Kyle's POV

I massage my temple as I saw Kath on stage holding the microphone.. I gritted my

teeth because of her undertaking. She's making a scene. She wasn't even my
girlfriend and she was proclaiming it already. She's too adherent and fvcking
clingy.. She started to caught everyone's attention and I wanna dragged her shit!..

"Ehem.... Ladies and gentlemen.. Party animals.. May I have your attentions
puhleaseee.. I have something to say here.."she started.. "May I call on stage Miss
Zoey Vivien Mariano,the personal maid of my 'BOYFRIEND', for she's gonna play piano
for us and for the birthday boy... Let's bring down the house for her..... " she
started clapping like an idiot.. I massage my temple again and puckered my lips.. I
heard gasped from people..

"Zoey Mariano? Personal maid? What the fvck?!"

"Did I heard it right? The Goddess Zoey? What the hell happened?!"

I also heard snorts and grunts everywhere.. She's humiliating Zoey.. She got so mad
seeing us hugging each other.. For fvck's sake she was just always proclaiming
herself as my girlfriend.. We fucked each other and screwed each other but
bullshit! I didn't acknowledge her as my girlfriend..We're just having fun,playing
around and pure sex,nothing more,nothing less. Damn it!

[FLASHBACK]

"I hate playing instruments like piano! It's so complicated.. Why would I do that
If I can do better by just singing.." Zoey said while pouting her lips..

"Well I found a girl who can play piano sexy and beautiful..It turns me on.." I
said while chuckling..

"Well baby boy I don't need to turn you on because you love me right? I don't have
to force myself and do what I hate just to turn you on right??" she asked as she
pinched my cheeks.. I gave her a smile and kiss her lips..

"Of course silly..I love you.." She smiled back and held my arms..

"I love you more Kyle...."

[END OF FLASHBACK..]

I wanna strangle Kath and kill the shit out of her.. I saw Zoey roamed around and
slowly started walking through the stage.. I grimly gritted my teeth and close my
eyes.. What was she doing?!!

*******

A/N: Don't kill me guys, I know.. May part two.. haha!

Partyyy ni Andrei --------->

Chapter 14 - Happy Birthday Andrei Joaquin Herrera.. Part 2 >

Kyle's POV

Zoey started walking through the stage. Damn it! I was about to walked through the
stage when someone grabbed my arms.. I glared whoever that was and I found Aya,she
was smiling at me like she was telling me to calm down..

I took a glimpse at Xeth who was also doing the same. Kath walked through me and
clutched her arm on mine. I wiggled free my arm and get something to drink. It
doesn't make any sense! I don't wanna see this scene. It's gibberish and too
poppycock! But I frozed as I heard Zoey's voice..

"H-hi...I uhmmm.. really not ready for this.. and this wasn't my thing.. But I'll
try to do my best... Andrei Happy Birthday.. This is for you.." I turned around and
faced the stage.She was seating on the piano chair.. She started to put her hands
on the piano keys. What the hell was she doing?! She knows Kath was just up to no
good. She's so stupid..I sipped my drink and just watched her get humiliated. It's
her choice she can buzz off the situation and just drop this but she fix herself on
to be stupid.. I gripped the glass harder in frustration..

I turned my back and started to walked away but I was taken aback by the music
coming from piano keys playing..

[A/N: Please play the video,imagine nalang na piano tapos walang kumakanta.. Give
my love by Edward Chun]

Stunned was an understatement,because I was beyond that.. I turned around again and
saw Zoey playing the piano.I couldn't help myself.I felt appalled because she was
amazing. She played well.. no.. very well actually..

But what shocked me more was the familiar song she was playing that made some parts
of me unexplainable..

Because she was playing the song that was played during the runaway nurses
masquerade ball.. The song that played when I ask her to dance with me in the
middle of the dance floor.. I frozed because I evoked everything that happened that
time. Did she also lie to me about her interest? What's her purpose this time? Was
it all just an act? I don't know what or when to believe..

I glanced at Aya and Xeth and they're smiling at me.. I look back to where Zoey was
and I saw my brother walking towards her to the stage,Putting a stem of red rose on
the piano Zoey was playing...

Andrei's POV

I was smiling the whole time Zoey played the piano for me. I was really surprised
eventhough I saw her and Seb hugging each other in the middle dance floor. It
doesn't matter anymore because right now I don't want to wrecked this delicately
alluring moment with her..

I brought her a stem of red rose on stage while she was busy playing her song..She
was really fascinating. I can't help myself but to stare at her.. People's
attention are all on Zoey..

When she finished her song she stood up and smiled sweetly.. Napaka-ganda nya
talaga.. Tangina..I got back to my senses nung nagsalita siya..

"Happy birthday Drei.." she said..

"Oh God Zoey you have really no idea.. This is the best birthday ever!" I said
while prolonging the word 'no'.. and I hugged her.. I heard people started clapping
and shouting something..

"Zoey you're the best.."

"Dude believe me if she was my personal maid baka siya pa ang pag-silbihan ko.."

"Touche! Point made.. Baka ako lagi nalang ako sa bahay at tititigan siya.."

That's all I heard.. Zoey just smiled and we walked through the table together..
Tinignan ko si Kath na mukhang hindi maipinta yung mukha.. Kasabay ng pagdating
namin nag-martsa naman siya paalis at halatang inis na inis.. Yan napapalata mo..
Linta ka kasi.. Aso ka pa.. Eat that!

Agad naman napukaw ang atensyon ko kay Seb na naka-yuko,hindi ko mabasa ang mukha
niya..He started drinking more at umalis.Tingin ko malalasing to.

"What the hell Zoey! That's amazing.. Kelan ka pa nagtuto mag-piano?.." Tanong nila
Vann sa kanya..

"I just started playing five years ago.." she answered..

"Zoey, ang pangit ng term na ginamit sayo nung Kath na yun.. Maid ka daw. Hindi
naman kami naniniwala.. Mukhang hindi niya alam ang kaibahan ng maid sa head nurse
eh? She's just plain stupid.." sabi naman ni Aya.. I'm not sure kung alam nya ang
sitwasyon ni Zoey sa pangangalaga ng magaling kong kapatid pero she's right..
Magkabiba ang nurse sa maid.. Point made..Tumawa lang si Zoey at iniba yung
usapan... Busy silang nagtatawanan ng makita ko si Seb sa gawing man-made pond ng
garden..

Nilapitan ko sya.. I composed myself and pretended that I didn't saw him hugging
Zoey kanina..

"Kuya!"inakbayan ko siya sabalikat,patuloy lang ang pag-inom niya ng men's drink. I

wiggled my brows on him.."Have you seen Zoey played the piano? Wow! Just woooow!
She's amazing right?!That's the best birthday gift ever!" Tinitignan ko mabuti ang
reaksyon niya pero nakatingin lang siya sa malayo at sunod sunod ang pag-inom..
Pinagpatuloy ko ang pagsasalita ko..

"You know what kuya, I think I like her.." Sabi ko na dahilan para mapalingon
siya.. Ngumiti lang ako sa kanya.. "Isn't it weird na nurse pala siya pero nandito
siya satin bilang maid,alam mo? I had her investigated and guess what?" lalo
kumunot ang noo niya,napansin ko din ang pamumutla niya.. "she's married! Would you
believe that?? Oh well.. I don't care, her husband is a total dick and a
douchebag... Kung ako ang asawa niya aba Kuya hindi ko iiwanan at hahayaan na
magtrabaho bilang maid ang asawa ko.. Isa pa sa ganda ni Zoey na yan, yaan yung
tipong binabantayan mabuti...." I know he's already pissed off that's why lalo
siyang napainom ng marami,hinablot pa niya yung isang waiter na nagdadala ng mga
alcohol at kumuha siya agad ng dalawang baso..

"I'm not interested Andrei.. Do whatever you want.." really huh? bakit ganyan ang
kilos mo kung wala kang paki-alam? gago din talaga tong kapatid ko..

"I'm telling you this as my brother.." I made a tsk sound..."Kuya I've decided that
I'll be staying here for good."tumingin siya sa akin "laking pagkakamali ng asawa
niya na hinayaan niya dito si Zoey mag-isa... because you know what kuya?....
Aagawin ko siya.. I'll make sure of that.." titig na titig lang siya sa akin. He
was about to open his mouth to protest but he didn't and just look away.. I tapped
his shoulders at inakbayan siya...

"Where's the decency and civility with that Andrei? She's married.. Your putting
yourself in trouble.." he finally blurted out..

"Well it's her husband's fault.. It's also impropriety that he let his wife to work
here as a maid when in the first place she's a registered nurse... I think her
husband is taking her for granted... And besides. I really like her Kuya.. Hindi
ako titigil hanggang hindi ko nakukuha ang gusto ko.. You know me too well.." I
said while shrugging my shoulders..

"Tss."I smirked, when I saw his emotionless face..

"Kuya I'm sure sasama ka naman sa post-birthday celebration ko diba?"I belted out..

"Why?"tanong naman niya habang nakatingin pa din sa kawalan..

"Zoey will come too. I invited her,as well as Xeth and the gang.. Tingin ko, it
will be fun.. Kailangan natin gamitin yung shuttle kasi madami tayo.." sabi ko
naman... but we're interrupted by a voice...

"Oh my! really? My post celebration pa? Where?! OMG! Babe I'm so excited.." si Kath
na bigla yumapos na naman kay Seb..

"Oh Kuya ayan pala eh may ka-partner ka.. " Sabi ko while I winked at Kath..Pero
ininom niya at inubos ang laman ng baso niya saka ito binato dahilan para mabasag..
Agad naman nagtingin lahat ng tao kung saan nandoon kami.. Kinaladkad ni Seb si
Kath na parang wala siyang pakialam kahit naka-heels ito. Halos madapa-dapa si Kath
at ako naman matawa-tawa sa eksena nilang dalawa.. Bahala sila sa buhay nila...

******

Zoey's POV

Takang taka ako ng biglang magbasag si Kyle ng kung ano, halos lahat ng tao ay
natingin na kanila at mukhang galit siya kay Kath. Hindi ko maiwasan hindi
mapaisip.. Magkakasama pa din kami nila Aya dito sa table.. The music was still
banging the whole patio..

"Zoey.. Are you okay?" Tanong sa akin ni Aya habang nakayakap kay Xeth.. Si Xeth
naman halik ng halik sa pisngi niya kahit yung atensyon ni Aya ay nasa akin,hindi
ko maiwasan na mainggit sa kanila.Sana kami din ni Kyle dumating sa puntong
ganyan..
"Y-yeah.."I answered bluntly

"Babe tanungin mo na si Andrei kung what time tayo aalis bukas.. para maka-uwi na
tayo at magkapag ayos ng mga gamit.." napalingon naman ako sa kanila. Bakit? saan
naman pupunta? Patuloy pa din si Xeth sa paghalik kay Aya sa pisngi.. Niyakap naman
niya ito mula sa likuran..

"Mamaya pagdating ni Andrei. Bigla kasing nawala babe eh.. Bakit inaantok ka na ba?
Gusto mo ng umuwi?"tanong ni Xeth sa kanya.. Aya just giggled..

"Teka, saan naman pupunta? Bakit anong meron?.." naguguluhan kong tanong sa
kanila..

"Tomorrow din ang post-celebration ni Andrei, Di ba niya sinabi sa iyo? Sa batangas

tayo sa resort nila.. 3 days and 2 nights tayo dun... At saka tayo tayo lang ata.."
sabi ni Aya.. Naguluhan ako kasi sinabi nga sa akin ni Drei na may post celebration
pero hindi ko alam na out of town..

"T-teka paano si Drew? Isasama ko na lang din kaya siya?" sabi ko namimiss ko na
kasi si Drew. Hindi ko na siya halos naasikaso lagi lang ako tumatawag sa kanya.
Bumwebwelo lang ako kay Kyle pero gusto ko sana isama na sa mansion si Drew para
lagi na kami magkasama.

"Don't bother. Pabayaan mo muna si Drew kila Mama,sinama kasi nila si Drew sa
tagaytay 1 week sila dun,ayaw na din kasi ni Mama nawawalay kay Drew.. Kung alam mo
lang.. Napaka spoiled ni Drew kay Mama.." I smiled with the thought.. Parang
pamilya na talaga ang turing sa amin ni Drew ng family nila Aya.. Hindi ko pa din
maiwasan ma-guilty noon na pinagdududahan ko sila ni Kyle..

"Oh.. Ayan na pala si Andrei eh.."sabay-sabay kaming napalingon sa gawi kung san
nandoon si Drei. Lumapit siya sa akin at ngumiti.. Ewan pero I felt weird.. Iba na
kasi ang treatment sa akin ni Drei lately,ayoko naman mag-isip ng kung ano ano kasi
baka imagination ko lang kaya hindi ko nalang pinapansin...

"Yow! so what time tayo bukas?" Bigla dumating si Vann may kasamang babae.. Kasunod
sila Ace,Dave and Alfie..

"After lunch,dito ang meeting place.. Yung shuttle ni Kuya ang gagamitin natin.."
sabi ni Andrei.. He looked at me and winked..

"Yay! Tonette ready ka na ba?"Vann squealed like a kid..

"Vann.. It's Yvette.." Sabi nung girl. I heard Aya snorted..

"Yvette If I we're you I'm gonna kick his balls. Kanina ka pa kasama hindi
matandaan pangalan mo.."si Aya.

"Oh no! Not my precious balls!" Vann blurted while covering his balls with his free
hands.. We all laugh in unison..

The party ended dawn till dusk. Pero kami nila Andrei maaga pumasok ng mansion,sa
guest room niya ako pinatulog..Nung una ayoko kasi naman maid pa din ako dito pero
kinulit niya ako ng kinulit birthday naman daw niya kaya napapayag na din niya
ako.Naiwan na lang yung mga nag-iinuman.. Sabi ni Andrei hayaan daw mag-sipag
enjoy.. Tama bang iwanan ang mga bisita?..

Maaga din umalis sila Aya para makaalis ng maaga bukas..Umakyat na ako sa guest
room,I took a quick shower and dried myself..Matutulog na sana ako ng bigla may
kumatok sa kwarto ko.. Tamad na tamad akong pumunta para buksan yun..Gabing gabi na
din at wala na halos tao sa loob ng mansion since ang bisita lahat nasa patio..Pati
ang mga maids..Baka si Andrei to at may nakalimutan sabihin... Pero pagbukas ko ng
pinto,my heart skip a beat.. I was dumbfounded to see Kyle right in front of
me..Naka-white shirt and white pajama pants siya as usual..

"K-kyle?" his arms are leaning against the door frame. Hindi ko mabasa yung mukha
niya kung ano ang pakay nito.. "Anong ginaga---"

He cut me off as he attacked my lips with a kiss,I closed my eyes smoothly for me
to feel more his kisses. He started to kiss me passionately,so I responded. I
wasn't sure but I felt like he was longing with my kisses too. Pakiramdam ko miss
na miss niya ako.. He started walking inside without breaking our kiss.. He blandly
use his foot to close the door.. Our lips are moving in sync.. He was kissing me
while his hands was roaming on my soft spots. When I felt he wrapped his arms
around me,I clutched mine on his nape and pressed ourselves together.. I suddenly
felt a hard and flat thing on my back and I didn't noticed that I was already
pinned on the wall..

Kyle pressed himself more on me so I undoubtedly wrapped my legs around his

waist,come what may. He lift me using his hands and arms,that was placed on my
thighs. I felt his hard member beneath his pajama pants. I moaned on his mouth and
that made him groaned on mine too.. He deepen the kiss by brushing his tongue on my
bottom lip,seeking for entrance so I let him.. Our tongue met and I heard his sexy
groan again..It sent chills all over my body.. He trailed his kisses down on my jaw
and neck,then he started kissing my soft spots..

"Ohh K-kyle.." I heard him gasped when I called out his name..Bumalik ulit siya sa
paghalik sa labi ko. On a spur of a moment,moaning his name gave him a signal which
was not concealed by my knowledge. He suddenly turned into a furious but tender
one. Pakiramdam ko maiiyak ako sa sobrang saya.. Simula ng ikasal kami ngayon lang
nagpakita ng ganito si Kyle sa akin.. Lalo akong nabubuhayan ng pag-asa.. His hands
on my thighs as if guiding me. He pressed me more on the wall and squeezed my
thighs.. Pakiramdam ko nangigigil siya..

But forthwith at that moment he pulled away his lips.. He pressed his forehead
against mine as we are both panting hastily.I saw he puckered his lips together as
if still savouring my kisses on his lips..Matagal kaming nasa ganong posisyon ng
bigla siyang lumayo sa akin.. Tumalikod siya and he rubbed the bridge of his nose
with his eyes closed.. I was confused dahil hindi ko alam ang iniisip niya..
Humarap siya sa akin na para bang nag-iisp.. Then he started walking away. Leaving
me there dumbfounded..

Bakit ba lagi siyang ganon? Hindi ko siya maintindihan.. Pwede naman niya sabihin
sa akin ang nararamdaman nya bakit parang hirap na hirap siyang gawin? Nalungkot
ako kahit paano pero mayroong parte sa akin na masaya dahil alam ko.. Alam na alam
ko.. We can still work this out..

******

Kinabukasan, 11:30am na. Late na ako nagising. Medyo napuyat ako kakaisp kay Kyle,
isa pa it's way past midnight nung pumasok na kami sa mansion ni Drei.. Bumaba ako
at naabutan ko ang magkapatid sa dining table na kumakain.. Si Kyle nagbabasa pa
din ng newspaper habang kumakain..
"Good morning..." Msayang bati sa akin ni Drei..

"Good Morning din.."sabi ko naman..

"Kumain ka na para makagayak ka na, anytime dadating na sila Aya at Xeth.. " he
said before he tossed the last piece of bread on his mouth.. Hindi ko maiwasan
malungkot kasi naalala ko si Drew.. He really loves beaches and sigurado matutuwa
yun kung kasama siya kaso mukhang hindi. Umupo ako sa isang upuan malapit kay
Kyle.."Oh bakit? What's with the sad face Zoey? Ayaw mo bang sumama? Masama ba
pakiramdam mo?" sunod-sunod tanong ni Drei ng matingin siya sa akin. Halata ang
pag-aalala sa tono niya..

"N-no.. I just missed my brother.." I answered him lamely. I heard him made a tsk
sound and made a deep sigh.

"Don't worry.. Pag-uwi natin pupuntahan natin yung brother mo.. Promise.. He can
stay here naman.." sabi ni Drei.. Agad naman nagliwanag ang mukha ko sa sinabi
niya..

"R-really? Thanks!" Tuwang tuwa kong sabi kay Drei.. He just nodded her head
reluctantly and chuckled..

"Anything for you Zoey.." he answered with a hint of glee..

Nagtawanan kami ni Drei at habang nagtatawanan kami nabaling ang tingin ko kay Kyle
na hawak ang newspaper pero nakatitig naman sa akin.Nung natingin ako sa kanya agad
naman niyang binalik sa newspaper ang tingin niya. I shrugged my shoulders
mentally. Nasa kalagitnaan kami ng pagbibiruan ni Drei ng biglang tumayo si
Kyle.Dumiretso ito sa garahe and habang may kausap sa phone.Narinig nalang namin na
umandar ang sasakyan nito..

Tumakbo naman si Drei papunta sa garahe para habulin ang Kuya niya..

"Hey Kuya! San ka pupunta pag ikaw wala pa dito ng 1pm iiwanan ka namin!"sigaw ni
Drei kay Kyle na busy naman sa kausap niya sa phone.He made a 'hold on' gesture at
iniharap ang sarili kay Drei..

"Wait for me,no matter what.." walang buhay niyang sabi at saka umalis..

"Aish! Bahala nga siya sa buhay niya!" sabi ni Drei at saka humarap sa akin..
Kumamot pa ito sa batok niya at saka nag-salita.

"B-baka susunduin niya si Kath.."Para namang nanikip ang dibdib ko sa sinabi ni

Drei na yon..Kasama pala niya si Kath.. Mukhang hindi ko maeenjoy itong out of town
na ito.. I sighed and made a face. Nakakainis naman..

After almost one and a half hour.. Katatapos ko lang halos na gumayak at naayos ko
na din ang mga dadalhin kong gamit.. Bumaba na ako at nakarinig ako ng ingay..
Binilisan ko ang lakad ko at naabutan ko na sila Aya at Xeth kasama na sila
Ace,Vann,Alfie at Dave. Himala. Si Vann walang kasamang babae.. Yun tatlo meron.

"What the fvck! Dude what was that for!!" sigaw ni Vann habang hinihimas ang batok
nito. Binatukan kasi siya ni Xeth..

"Gago ka eh! Kanina ka pa utot ng utot! Ang baboy mo!" Nakita kong galit na galit
naman ang mukha ni Xeth habang nakatakip ang ang ilong niya gamit ang shirt niya..
"Vann hindi ko alam bakit ang daming naghahabol sayong babae eh ang baboy mo naman
minsan! My God!"si Aya while she crinkled her nose in disgust

"Aya it's called charisma.. Mark the word.." pagmamayabang naman ni Vann..

"Oh Zoey! Andyan ka na pala hindi ka nagsasalita.." sabi ni Aya nung nakita ako.. I
smiled at her and roamed my eyes aroun.. I furrowed my brows as I found Kath
sitting on the couch.. Naka pink hoodie ito and rayban aviator shades while naka-
headset. Wala pa naman si Kyle? Akala ko ba susunduin ni Kyle si Kath? Nakita ko
naman si Drei,he was pacing back and forth while glancing his wristwatch ~which was
my gift.. I smiled secretly,nakaka-touch na naappreciate niya ang bigay ko.

"I swear! 1 more minute and we're leaving him!" sabi ni Drei na mukhang inis na
inis..

"Dude Chillax! Siguro he banged some chic first bago tayo umalis.. Baka sawa na kay
Kath.." pagbibiro ni Vann habang nginunguso si Kath na mukha naman hindi narinig
kasi naka-headset ito. Nakatingin kaming lahat sa kanya at nagsimulang
magtawanan.Nung napansin niya na nagtatawanan kami tinanggal niya yung headset niya
at tumingin kay Vann..

"WHAT?!!"she exclaimed as her eyes widened.. Lalo naman inihit ng kakatawa si

Vann..

"Sabi ko Kath bagay sayo yung pink hoodie mo! Hahaha!" sabi ni Vann habang pinapalo
pa yung lap niya kakatawa..Kath just rolled her eyes..Walang mapag-tripan si Vann
kasi yung tatlo nyang friends kanina pa nasa isang gilid at busy sa mga partner
nila.."Oh dude If laughing like this can kill? I'm probably dead by now. Shit!.."
sabi ni Vann.. Natigilan kami ng nakita namin ang sasakyan ni Kyle na parating..

"At last!I The party pooper has arrived!" Ace said as he sighed. Sabay-sabay silang
nagtayuan para sumakay na sana sa shuttle but I frozed ng nakita ko kung sino ang
kasama ni Kyle ng bumaba ito sa sasakyan..

"Joey!" Drew squealed gleefully,running towards my direction....

*********

A/N: Di ko kayo matiis ayan nag UD ako.. Hindi ko pa tapos yung birthday ni Drei
kaya may kasunod pa to.. Guys I want you to be honest pag may nakita na kayong mali
sa UD wag kayo mahiya sabihin.. Saka tumatanggap din ako ng panlalait. Open ako
dyan.. hehe

Goodnight! :)

Chapter 15 - The Who-to-kiss game >>

Zoey's POV

[Now playing: Hey daydreamer by somedaydream]

"~Oh you could just pretend to be with her all day,remember the feeling when you
first held hands today~" Vann,Ace,Dave and Alfie sang in unison.."~Imagine her in
your favorite white dress smiling at you as if she thinks that you're the best~"
Vann grabbed a hair brush Kath was using. He made it as his pseudo microphone..
Nakatingin lang ako sa kanila.. Xeth and Aya are singing too..

"~She tell you...... You and me, sitting on a tree~" Vann sang then he shoved the
pseudo microphone to Xeth and Aya..

"~F--U--C--K--I--N--G~" Aya and Xeth blurted out as they start thrusting their
hands in the air like an idiot..

"~You tell he baby hear me out will you marry me tonight,we're in this make believe
reality and baby it's just you and me, coz when tonight she holds you tight you
wonder if this fantasy is right~" Drei also sang while thumping his hands on the
wheel..

"~Coz when reality comes to play you realize you couldn't make her stay...~"Dave
and Alfie chorused with their girlfriend and doing a funny headbang..

"Heyyyyy!! Daydreaamerrrrr!!~" They all sang together and started laughing..."~You

gotta be prepared to leave her in your fantasy....~"

Nagkakantahan sila ng biglang ilipat ni Kyle nung music..

"Ugh! What was that for Mr. party pooper" Vann exclaimed to Kyle..I heard grunts
and their groans of frustrations..But they stopped as they heard the music and
starting nodding their head.. Wrong move for Kyle,I guess..

"Dude I love that song!" si Dave. They started thumping and thrusting their hands
in the air.. This time Kyle was the one groaning in frustration.. He covered his
ears using his palms.

"Oh my.... Oh myyyy Gosshh.. Baby let me love you down... There's so many ways to
love ya..."Ace started smirking as he stand up and walked towards Kyle.. He wiggled
his brows to Kyle and started dancing like a macho dancer.."Baby I can break you
down.. There's so many ways to love you.."

"Got me like, Oh my gosh... I'm so inlove, I found you finally.. you make me wanna
say.. Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Ohhh my gooosshh.." Ace started
sitting on Kyle's lap and caressing his cheeks.. Tinulak naman siya ni Kyle..

"Fvck you asshole!! You're giving me goosebumps for fvck's sake!" Ace and the whole
gang started laughing their ass out.. Pikon na pikon si Kyle.. Kilabot na kilabot
siya sa ginawa ni Ace kaya hinihimas niya ang braso niya to lessen the goosebumps
he felt..They started pulling pranks on the entire trip.. Hindi nga namin namalayan
kung anong oras na at ilang oras na kaming nasa byahe..

Pero nung huli tumatawa na din si Kyle dahil sa kalokohan ng mga kaibigan niya..
Nakatitig lang ako sa kanya at hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti.. He was now smiling
and laughing,na matagal kong hindi nakita simula nung magkita kami ulit at kinasal.
I badly miss that side of him..

"Cut it out!" Kyle exclaimed as the gang started to pull pranks on him. Pero
mukhang masaya naman ito. I sighed as I look at him.. Nandito si Drew sa lap ko at
tahimik na nakahiga.. Nakatulog ito sa kaulitan niya kanina.. Hindi ako
makapaniwala na sinundo niya si Drew at kung paano niya ginawa? Hindi ko alam..
Basta noong nakita ko si Drew wala na akong nagawa kung hindi yakapin lang siya. Sa
sobrang saya ko hindi ko na naitanong kay Kyle yon.. Sobrang namiss ko na kasi yung
kapatid ko..
Tawanan sila ng tawanan at tahimik ko lang sila pinapanood ng biglang aksidente na
magawi ang tingin sa akin ni Kyle na pinagtatawanan si Vann..I was shocked as he
saw me staring at him. Agad ko naman inalis ang tingin ko sa kanya.. Hindi ko na
din nagawang magpasalamat sa kanya kanina dahil agad na kaming nag-sakayan sa
shuttle at umalis. Malaki din ang shuttle dahilan para mag mistulang playground
para kila Vann.. Ang likot nila buong byahe. Wala silang ginawa kung hindi mag lip
sync ng mga kanta.. Buti na lang din kasi hindi kami nainip..

Pagkayari ng mahabang byahe nakarating kami Batangas..Syempre sa resort ng mga

Herrera kami.. At dahil nga Herrera? Ano pang aasahan ko.. Napakaganda ng resort
nila.. Iba na talaga pag millionaire..

Nagbabaan na kami kaya ginising ko na si Drew..

"Drew. Wake up--" hindi pa ko natatapos magsalita ay bumungad na si Kyle sa harapan

ko..

"Hey kiddo.. We're here!" Sabi niya kay Drew habang inaalog-alog niya ito..
Pupungas-pungas naman na ngumiti si Drew sa kanya..Muntik na akong matawa dahil
bungi pa din siya.. Namilog ang mga mata ni Drew ng makita niya ang ganda sa
labas.. Nagmamadali itong bumaba ng shuttle..

"Whoaa!! Cooooooool! Yay!"halos hindi ito magkanda-ugaga sa kakaikot niya..

Kanya-kanya pero magkakatabi kami ng Villa.. Kasama ko si Drew syempre at kami lang
dalawa.. Si Kyle and Kath syempre magkasama sa villa..Ewan ko ba kung ano
mararamdaman ko,parang nalulungkot na naman tuloy ako dahil doon..Simula ng
dumating kami hindi na humiwalay si Kath kay Kyle.. Para nga siyang linta! Medyo
hapon na din ng makarating kami doon kaya naman siguro bukas na lang kami mag-
sswimming.. Pero dahil bata ang kasama ko,nagpumilit si Drew na magswimming sa
infinity pool kaya naman sinamahan ko siya.

"Joey look at me!" sabi ni Drew habang nag fofloating pero mali-mali naman ang
ginagawa niya kaya lumubog ito..I chuckled as I watch at him..Dumating naman si
Drei habang may kasamang babae na nasa middle age ang hula ko..Lumapit sila sa
amin..

"Zoey. I want you to meet Aling Lora." sabi ni Drei.. I furrowed my brows. binati
naman ako ni Aling Lora at binati ko din siya..."Siya ang tutulong sayong bantayan
si Drew.You need her Zoey.. Mamaya gagawa tayo ng bon fire sa beach. Walang
magbabantay kay Drew.."he added. Natuwa ako kahit paano kasi ang dami nilang
tumutulong sa akin.. Nginitian ko si Drei..

"Thank you Drei.. Pero pwede naman ako nalang magbantay kay Drew.. Kasi--"

"You have to be there mamaya. For sure tulog na si Drew nun and kailangan niya ng
bantay,mababantayan siya ni Aling Lora.. She's been working here to us for
years,you don't have to worry.. " I sighed. Napaka bait talaga ni Andrei..

"Thank you talaga Drei. Tingin ko wala naman na ako magagawa dahil mapilit ka.." I
chuckled.. He walked closer to me and pinched my nose again. Ang hilig niyang
kurutin yung dulo ng ilong ko..

"Basta ikaw Zoey. Ang lakas mo sa akin eh.." he smiled at me.. But there's
something wrong with his smile. Parang ang lungkot niya.. I just shrugged away the
thoughts.. "Hey kid.. Come on and get you ass out there,we're gonna have
dinner..Joey was kinda hungry na.." sabi naman ni Drei kay Drew na nagsswimming..
Mukhang magkasundo na din sila.. The Herrera brothers have a thing on kids.. They
love kids and kids love them too..

"Aye aye captain!" Drew said with a salute gesture.. Nagpaalam na si Drei at
sinabihan kaming sumunod na lang sa hall ng resort,sumunod naman sa amin si Aling
Lora.. Tinulungan niya ako kay Drew.. Hindi namam mahirap alagaan si Drew dahil
he's a smart kid.. Guidance lang talaga ang kailangan.. Dahil gilid ng beach yun
mamaya sinoot ko na yung bikini ko at naglagay na lang ng cover up.. Nagpunta na
kami ni Drew at Aling Lora sa hall at naabutan namin silang lahat dun..

Napansin ko agad si Kath at Kyle kaya inalis ko agad nag tingin ko sa kanila at
dumiretso ako kila Aya..

"Zoey.. Dito kayo maupo sa tabi ko.." sabi ni Aya. Sumunod naman ako.. Kaso si Drew
dumiretso kay Kyle..

"You said you'll swim too? Bakit hindi nakipag-play sa akin?.."sabi ni Drew na may
tonong nagtatampo.. He even crossed his arms and start pouting his lips..

"Sorry kid,I'll make up to you tomorrow. " inalo naman niya si Drew sa kandungan
niya kaya napalayo si Kath.. Nakita kong bumuangot ito at natingin sa akin..
Inirapan niya ako..

Kay Kyle tumabi si Drew kaya naman wala na ako nagawa.. Sa hapag kainan tuloy tuloy
lang ang kwentuhan nila..

"Dude I have a better idea later.. We're gonna play games! Ako ang bahala.." Vann
suggested to us..

"I won't trust those kind of games you're in asshole. Besides games are only for
kids.."Kyle answered while grinning.

"Dude I can imagine you as the englishero version of vice-ganda.. I think you look
good on comedy bars.. Hilig mong mambara eh..." Vann gagged.. Kyle just throw
something on Vann which was I think a piece of bread..Nasapo naman ito ni Vann and
immediately tossed it on his mouth "Thanks dude.." Kyle look at him with a disgust
look..

"You ate it? Tsss. Drew already chew that,he just doesn't like the taste so he
departed it on his mouth.. Bird brain.." he said while chuckling at Vann. Naubo si
Vann sa sinabi ni Kyle.

"Why didn't you told me! Dude ang baboy mo. It's nasty you know!" Vann scoffed at
Kyle. Matawa-tawa naman kaming lahat habang pinapanood silang dalawa.

"Kuya mukhang magandang idea na may games tayo mamaya sa bon fire.. I think it's
fun.. Masaya din pamisan minsan balikan ang childhood days.."si Drei

"Oo nga naman babe.. Para naman makapag bonding lahat diba.."malanding sabi ni Kath
kay Kyle habang yumapos na naman..I want to throw a knife on her.. Kung pwede lang
kanina ko pa ginawa.

"Oh shut up Kath.. You don't belong here" Nagulat kami ng biglang sabihin ni Kyle
yun sa kanya.. Napatingin ako kay Kyle and he was just eating tranquily cool..
Walang bakas sa mukkha niya na hindi niya sinasadya ang sinabi niya..Nanlalaki
naman din ang mata ni Kath dito..

"What did you just say?...." she asked in disbelief.. Her mouth formed an O shaped
justifying her nonplussed reaction..

"You heard him bitch.. You don't belong here.."Aya said while she was snorting and
holding on her laughter.

"Fvck you!!"Kath cussed as she glared at Aya..

"Whoa! Easy Kath.. Watch your language.. You might choke on it..Saka di ka man lang
nagpasintabi.. May bata oh.. Wala ka talagang breeding. You're such an
impropriety.." Aya answered calmly.. Patuloy lang ito sa pagkain habang namumula na
sa galit si Kath.. Pag dating sa trash talk Aya can be a total bitch.. She's the
best..

"Whoaa! Chill girls..Hindi nyo naman ako kailangan pag-awayan.. " sabi naman ni
Vann. I can see the guys are just holding on their laughter..

"Shut up manwhore.."Aya scoffed at him..

Bago pa uminit ang iringan tumayo na ako at inaya ko na si Drew sa villa.. Kasama
namin si Aling Lora..Nagstay kami doon at inayos ko na ang mga gamit namin ni
Drew,pati na din ang tulugan niya.. Matagal na din kami nasa Villa at hinihintay ko
lang na makatulog si Drew..

"Hija sige na punta ka na sa beach side, ako na bahala kay Drew.. " sabi ni Aling
Lora..

"sure po kayo?" I asked her..

"Oo naman Hija.."she sincerely smiled at me.. I smiled back and just kissed Drew
goodnight who was watching Phineas and Ferb..He evenwiped his cheeks na parte kung
saan ko siya hinalikan. Mukhang inaantok na din ito dahil tahimik na..

Papunta na ako sa beach ng makasalubong ko si Kath.. Ang sama ng tingin niya sa

akin kaya hindi ko nalang pinansin at dinaanan ko nalang siya.. Pero bago pa ako
makalagpas sa kanya hinablot na siya ako sa braso..

"You slut! Wag ka ng magpanggap Zoey.. Come on! Show your true colors.." she said
in a hoarse and dangerous tone. I furrowed my brows..

"Kath I don't know what you're talking about.. Wala naman akong ginagawa sayo.." I
said.. she started laughing.

"Talaga? I know you're dirty little secret Zoey.. Don't push me to the edge,you
know me too well. You won't like it when I'm mad... Stay. away. from. Kyle." this
time ako na yung natawa. She's so desperate. Ako ang asawa at ako ang papalayuin
niya? Nagpapatawa ba siya.. Kahit awayin niya ako ng walang sense okay lang at
hindi ako lalaban pero pag si Kyle na ang usapan makikipagbanggaan ako sa kahit
kanino. Kumunot ang noo niya ng tumawa ako..

"Kath.. " umiiling-iling ako.. "You really don't know what you're saying.. Believe
me.. I hate to say this but... Ikaw ang dapat lumayo kay Kyle.." I tapped her
shoulders and started walking away but I frozed ng magsalita ulit ito..

"You know what Zoey? Walang ako tiyaga sa mga ganitong bagay eh.. You choose this..
Make sure you'll bear with it.. Pagsisisihan mo kung bakit ka pa bumalik sa buhay
namin ni Kyle..." I smirked and faced her again..

"I can't wait.." I said faking an excitement on my tone.. "Kahit anong pain pa
yan.. Basta si Kyle ang usapan.. Believe me.. I can.. Wala kang alam kung ano na
mga napagdaanan ko.." I guess that caughht her off guard..Iniwan ko na siya dahil
ayoko ng mariniog ang mga sasabihin niya.. Aaminin ko naman na medyo nakaramdam ako
ng kaba sa mga sinabi niya pero wala na akong pakialam. Wag niya lang kami
pagsisirain ni Kyle dahil hindi ko siya aatrasan..

Because this is my other side.. When it comes to Kyle.. I am a fighter..

*****

Pagdating ko sa beach andun na sila at kumpleto na.. As usual yung mga kaibigan ni
Kyle at Drei na sila Ace,Dave at Alfie we're doing a make out session with the
girls. Pinakilala naman nila kanina kaya lang nakalimutan ko names nila. I'm not
good in names..

"Zoey!" tawag sa akin ni Aya.."Come here.. Magstart na tayo.."she added..

Lumapit ako at nagsimula na kaming pumalibot sa bon fire.. May mga drinks din na
nakahanda.. Siguro ok lang naman na uminom ako.. Kaya kumuha ako ng SanMig light.
Nakita ko naman na bumalik na din si Kath at tahimik na ito which was weird. She's
somehow creepy. Pag tahimik siya may binabalak siya sa pagkakaalam ko.. Naupo ako
sa buhanginan at bumuntong hininga..

Natingin naman ako kay Kyle
kanya si Kath. Ewan ko kung
ko naman si Andre at Vann..
iba..Lumalalim na yung gabi
namin..
na mukhang bored na bored na nakaupo din.. Tumabi sa
anong klaseng tapang ng hiya meron siya talaga. Katabi
Si Xeth at Aya katabi naman si Ace at yung
at walang katapusan na kwentuhan ang ginagawa lang

Paunti-unti kong iniinom yung beer ko ng mag salita na si Vann.

"It's getting late, I'll think of a game.." Umayon naman yung iba kasi medyo lasing
na siguro kasi namumula na yung mga muka nila..

Nagulat na lang ako ng bigla umakbay sa akin ni Drei and we winked at me.. Ewan ko
but I find it awkward kasi nakatitig sa amin si Kyle.. HIndi ko mabasa yung mukha
niya pero naka-titig talaga siya..

"Guys naalala nyo ba nung college si Aya? Napakulay pa ng blonde nung nag break
kami..Grabe noh patay na patay talaga siya sa akin kasi naman ayaw pa niya aminin
noon.." pang-tutukso ni Xeth kay Aya.

"Abat talagang pinaalala mo ba yun ha?! Eh naalala nyo ba nung soccer competition
nyo? Si Xeth lumuhod sa harap ng maraming tao mapapayag lang niya ako na idate
siya ulit?.. Naalala nyo yon?Haha Patay na patay din siya sa akin eh..." ganti
naman ni Aya.. Inakbayan siya ni Xeth sabay kiss sa labi niya..

"Ikaw talaga wala naman masama kung sabihin mo na kinikilig ka.." sabi naman ni
Xeth sa kanya sabay kiss ulit sa kanya.. Aya slapped him playfully.

"Hanukaba babe! Andaming tao oh.. Kaashar ka namern!" she tucked her hair on her
ears.. We started giggling while we talk about our college days..Medyo hindi
makarelate si Drei sa iba dahil hindi niya alam yun.. Pero dahil magaling siyang
makisama nakakasabay naman siya.. Naka-akbay pa din siya sa akin and I want to
shoved away his hands,naiilang ako kaya pasimple ko itong tinanggal. Hindi naman
niya pinansin.. Buti na lang.. Nagtatawanan ang barkada ng bigla may mag-open ng
topic na hindi ko alam kung ikatutuwa o ikakagalit ko..

'"Eh naalala nyo nung Zoey at si Kyle pa?? Haha! Dude Do you remember the time na
may tampuhan kayo tapos may lagnat ka at kailangan sabihin ni Zoey sa professors mo
para maipag-paalam ka?" sabi ni Xeth habang nagpipigil ng tawa.. Tumingin lang
naman si Kyle.. Si Drei naman natingin sa akin at halatang nagtataka. Wala naman
kasi siyang alam na naging kami ng Kuya niya eh..Pinamulagatan ko ng mata si Xeth
but he just ignored me.. Oh no! I'm dead..

"What about that Xeth?" sabi ni Kyle habang iniinom yung beer niya..

"Nagtatampo kasi si Zoey nun sayo so she wants to get even.. So she did it in a
cute way dude, sinabi niya sa professor mo na you can't make it in class because
you have almoranas!!" Xeth blurted out and everyone started laughing.. Bigla naman
naubo si Kyle dahil kasalukuyan niya nun iniinom ang beer nya.. Hinimas ni Kath ang
likod niya.. Nang mahimasmasan si Kyle he glared at me palagay ko maputla pa ako sa
suka.. Naalala ko kasi hindi niya alam yun at napaka-isip bata ko nun kaya ko
nagawa yun. Patay ako! Now he knows..

"What the hell Zoey?... You did that?!!" he exclaimed.. Napayuko lang ako at lalong
inihit ng tawa ang lahat.."Fvck!" he cussed under his breath..

"Oops. I know what game what to play guys! We need blind folds! This is fun for
sure!" sabi ni Vann while he wiggled his brows on us.. He looks idiotically funny
doing that..

****

Vann's POV

"Okay guys this is entitled 'Who to kiss game'. Minsan lang naman tayo magpaka
childish sulitin na natin dahil pag balik natin sa Manila,we're back to bound and
determined na naman..'" paliwanag ko sa kanila. Xeth and Aya looked at me.. And I
nodded as a gesture..

That two was really weird. They planned this for Zoey and Kyle.. Kaya nga nagtataka
sila Zoey bakit pumayag si Xeth at yung iba sa game eh..Ang sabi nalang namin it's
just a game and walang personalan. Ang rule kasi hahanapin mo partner mo and when
you found your partner doon na papasok yung kissing game.. Whether or not sya ang
maka-partner mo,you have to kiss them.. Syempre sila Ace,Alfie and Dave alam ang
tungkol dito. Sinabihan na sila kanina at pinlano talaga to para kay Zoey at Kyle..
We all know about their past and as their friends we want them to work out again..
Si Andrei at Kath lang bali ang hindi nakakaalam..in short the two of them are 'the
inutils'.. Nyahaha!

Magsisimula na ang game at ako ang mag-aalalay sana sa dalawa na sila ang maging
mag-partner kuno para ikulong namin sila sa villa kuno ulit na pina-set naman
namin..

Lahat nakabind fold na at nagsisimula ng maglakad.. Nasakabilang side ang mga babae
at lalapitan ko na si Zoey ng bigla naunahan ako ni Andrei.. Anak ng! Wrong move.

I saw Andrei hugged Zoey.Si Zoey naman kumakapa sa mukha ni Andrei mismo.. Patay!
Mali talaga..

Papalapit na sana ako kay Zoey para hatakin siya pero nahalikan na siya ni Andrei..
Sa taranta ko wala akong nagawa.. Nagkapartner partner na at si Kath nalang at Kyle
ang walang partner.. Tinignan ko si Kyle na hindi kumikilos sa pwesto niya.. Bigla
niyang tinaggal ang ang blind fold niya at nakita niyang hinahalikan ng kapatid
niya si Zoey.. Maaan! Makakapanood ako ng war of the spartans na live..

Agad nag-iba ang mukha niya at mabilis na lumakad papunta sa direksyon nila Andrei
at Zoey.. Nagulat ako ng bigla niyang hinablot si Zoey.. Nang madaanan ako ni
Kyle..Hindi ko namalayan pero ang alam ko nalang nakasubsob na ako sa buhanginan.
Nalasahan ko na lang ang dugo na nasa labi ko..

"Fvck you! and your stupid games!" sigaw sa akin ni Kyle.. Pinunasan ko agad yung
labi ko gamit yung palad ko. Potek! Pasalamat kayo mabait akong
kaibigan..Sinakripisyo ko ang napaka-gwapo kong mukha para sa inyo ng mahal mo..
Hindi ata niya alam na yung mukha kong ito ay sinasamba at niluluhuran ng
kababaihan.. Tapos susuntukin lang niya.. Tsss. Tinanggal ni Xeth at Aya yung
blindfold nila at nakita nila akong nakaupo sa buhanginan..nanlaki ang mata ni Aya
ng makita niyang may dugo sa labi ko Tinuro ko si Kath at Andrei na mukhang tanga
parehas na kumakapa sa hangin. Hinatak naman ni Xeth si Kath papunta kay Andrei at
nilapit siya dito.. Kaya ang resulta.. Sila ang magpartner.. Naks! Kala mong
Kathniel lang eh noh.. Anak ng meant to be oo!...

"Did it work?" tanong sa akin ni Aya..

"I guess.." sabi ko habang nakatingin kami kung saan nandoon sila Kyle at Zoey na
mabilis na naglalakad palayo.. Tangina ang sakit ng pagkakasuntok sa akin ni
grumpy Herrera..Dapat lang na mag-work yun...Sinakripisyo ko ang gwapo kong mukha
kaya dapat lang na may magandang mangyari..

Zoey's POV

Hindi ako nakapag-salita ng biglang may humatak sa akin.. Gusto kong pumalag
kanina sa pag-halik sa akin ni Andrei..I know it's him dahil kilala ko ang boses
niya. Nagsalita kasi siya. I tried to push him but he hugged me tighter.. Alam kong
si Kyle din ang humihila sa akin ngayon dahil naririnig ko siyang mag-
mura..Binatawan niya ang kamay ko kahit naka-blind fold pa din ako.. Hindi ko alam
kung nasaan kami ngayon..

Unti-unti kong tinanggal ang blind fold ko at nakita ko si Kyle sa harapan ko na

nkatalikod. His left hand are on his waist and the other was rubbing the bridge of
his nose.. Kabang-kaba na naman ako na galit siya at kung ano ang gawin niya sa
akin..

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"Ahhhhhhh!!! PUTANG-INA!!!!!!" napa-igtad ako dahil unang beses ko syang narinig na

nagmura ng ganun at isa pa sumisigaw siya.. Humarap siya sa akin at hindi ko alam
ang mararamdan ko dahil pulang pula ang mukha niya.. Mariin siyang napapikit..
Huminga ako ng malalim at sinubukan kong magsalita..

"K-kyle..." Yun lang ang nsabi ko.. Ang pangalan niya.. Parang umurong ang dila ko
at wala akong masabi..
Lumapit siya sa puno ng ng buko na malapit sa amin at pinagsusuntok niya..
Nataranta ako lalo nung nakita kong nag-umpisang dumugo ang kamay niya.. Mabilis na
tumakbo ako papunta sa kanya at inakap ko siya mula sa likod niya..

"Kyle tama na... please... tama na..." I didn't noticed that I was crying..
Hinigpitan ko ang yakap ko sa likod niya.. Tumigil naman siya at parang dinurog ang
puso ko ng maramdaman kong may basang pumatak sa braso ko.. Umiiyak si Kyle?..
Lalong hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko..

He tried to composed himself and made a deep sigh.. Maya-maya.. I heard him
chuckled.. Sa sobrang gulo at hindi ko siya maintindihan naglakas ng loob akong
nag-salita..

"Kyle... Please pwede mo naman sabihin sakin.. Makikinig ako.. Basta magsalita ka
lang.. Gusto kong malaman lahat ng iniisip mo.. Bigyan mo naman ako ng
pagkakataon.. Gulong gulo na ako.. Wala akong maintindihan please.." humarap siya
sa akin and he puckered his lips together..

"You really want to know?" He started,at sa tingin ko sa mga salita niya he also
wants this.To finally vent out everything. I started crying. Magkaharap kami at
andito kami sa tapat ng bakanteng villa.. Sunubukan ko ulit magsalita..

"I know you hate me but----"

"No.. I don't.. I don't hate you Zoey..." He cut me off in my mid-sentence..His

voice sounded dangerous and hoarse.. "BECAUSE I DESPISE YOU!! YES! I ABHOR YOU AS
FVCK, I HATE YOU SO MUCH AS MUCH AS I HATE MYSELF BECAUSE.......BECAUSE...... I
STILL FVCKING LOVE YOU!!!" I frozed as I heard those words from him,dapat masaya
ako na marinig ko galing sa kanya yun pero hindi yun ang nararamdaman ko dahil
ramdam ko na sakit na sakit siya sa nararamdaman niya.. His voice was shaking..I
was zoned out,ito na yung pagkakataon na hinhintay ko.. Ang mag salita na si Kyle.
At sa wakas ginawa na niya,pero hindi ko to inaasahan. Na sa kabila ng lahat
nasasaktan pa din siya. I can't help but to blame myself kasi ang alam ko isa ako
sa dahilan bakit siya nagkaka-ganyan ngayon.

"I thought I already forget everything about you. I tried so hard Zoey, I tried
really hard.. 5 fvcking years Zoey.. 5 devastating years... I tried harder than
what you think.. Just to forget the pain you've caused me. But I just found myself
getting mad always!! So fvcking mad to myself because inspite of all my back
breaking drudgery and struggle I always ended up falling even more inlove with
you... You heard it Zoey?! even more!!!!" he shouted again. Tumulo na ang mga luha
sa kanya na kanina pa niya pinipigilan.. He puckered his lips again to control his
emotions. Tumingin siya sa taas and he massage the bridge of his nose.. Kitang kita
ko kung paano siya hirap na hirap at sakit na sakit.. Pakiramdam ko dinudurog ako
pati ng kunsensya ko.. Dahil totoo naman.. Totoo na sinaktan ko siya.. Hindi ako
makapag-salita nakatingin lang ako sa kanya habang umiiyak siya at nagsasalita..
Walang tigil din ang pagtulo ng luha ko...

"And... and.. you what's worse Zoey?! do you know what hurts me more?....... Yung
pag hirapan ko na marating to, itong ako ngayon...." he pointed his chest
harshly.."But look at you,there you are,without any effort you always break that
thick line that I work for very hard. Very hard Zoey... But it is all
worthless,dahil mahal na mahal pa din kita.. at walang nagbago.. yun yung
pinakamasakit Zoey eh..." pumamewang siya at tumingin ulit sa taas,he puckered his
lips again. paulit ulit nyang ginagawa yun para pakalmahin ang sarili niya..

"You're making me fall inlove with you over and over again Zoey without any effort,
you do.. your fvcking smile,your fvcking gestures, your fvcking tears.. and
everything about you... and it really kills the shit out of me..I hate it!" he
added betwen his sobs.. Hindi ako makapag salita dahil totoo lahat ng sinasabi
niya. I felt so guilty for what I did.. Gusto ko siyang lapitan at yakapin..Pero
wala akong maigalaw kahit isang parte ng katawan ko. Naka-titig lang ako sa kanya
habang patuloy ang pag-iyak..

"You came out of nowehere way back in college and made me fall inlove with you
without a hitch..... then....... you fvcking killed me.. and history repeats
itself Zoey.. You're doing it again..."

Sa sinabi niyang yon napahagulgol na ako,hindi ko na kaya.. Hindi ko kayang

nakikita na nasasaktan na naman si Kyle dahil sa akin.. Pinagsisihan ko na yun ng
sobra sobra.. Napa-upo ako kakaiyak,pakiramdam ko nanghihina ako at wala ng akong
lakas..

"Please Zoey don't do this.. I might wrecked off every thin barriers that I only
have now.." he started walking away.. That moment made me twitched and got back
into my senses.. Pakiramdam ko kapag pinabayaan kong lumakad si Kyle wala na talaga
kaming pag-asa..

Hinabol ko siya at niyakap ko siya mula sa likuran niya.. Natigilan si Kyle at

ramdam ko ang pag-iyak niya.. Umiiyak lang kaming dalawa ng mga oras na yun.. Awang
awa ako kay Kyle. At kasalanan ko kung bakit siya nagkakaganito ngayon.. Kasalanan
ko..

"I-If you want me to leave, just to make you h-happy..." napapikit ako ngmariin..
"I-I'll do it.." I bit my lower lip to control my sobs.."Even if it kills me..
Because I love you.. I love you more than what you know Kyle,I'm willing to set you
free just for you to be happy.. Hindi ko kaya na nagkakaganyan ka dahil sa akin..
hindi ko kaya.. Mabuti pang mawala nalang ako.." I said while I'm crying.. I
started to wiggled free my arms around him.. I started walking away..

I wiped my tears away and tried my best to walk normal even my sight we're too
blurry.. Naglakad ako ng naglakad,pabilis ng pabilis.. I was really hurt seeing
Kyle in a state like that because of me,dahil sa kagagahan ko..Patuloy ako sa pag-
iyak at paglakad palayo ng biglang may humatak sa braso ko....

He held my arms and made me face him, I was expecting a shout or even a scoffed
from him, but I was wrong..I was completely wrong..

I felt like my whole world stopped.. Even my heart did.. Because the moment I
turned around, I was dumbfounded with the thought. Our lips met.. At first I wasn't
responding,because I was really astonished and overwhelmed but when I got back to
my senses I closed my eyes and my hands undoubtedly wrapped around his neck, I
started responding to his kisses.. I can still feel Kyle's face drenched with
tears. He was still crying,my Kyle cried and I can't bear with it.. Sana mapawi ko
yung sakit na nararamdaman niya. He started to claim my hips and clutched his arms
with it.. He hugged me tight as if he was already answering all the questions
running through my mind. Lahat ng kasagutan na hinahanap ko,he answered all of it
with his passionate and and sincere kiss..He held my cheeks and caressed it while
he tilted his head to deepen our kiss.. I felt fireworks inside me because I know
that the way we are kissing right now?The five years of pain suffered from both of
us somehow cease to exist..
He pulled away his lips and buried his forehead to mine.. Our eyes are both close
and I know it.. I just know.. He hugged me tight again and whispered..

"Baby.. please sleep with me tonight....."

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A/N: Next chapter will be not suitable for young readers..

Chapter 16 - Welcome back my Kyle..

A/N: Warning: Not suitable for readers with young minds.

I want you guys to play the video first.. Gusto ko maramdaman nyo talaga si Zoey at
Kyle this time.. Natatakot ulit ako sa magiging reaction nyo dito.. Please spare
with me.. Just reminding you na hindi ako pro.. Wag mag expect ng sobra.. Sorry sa
UD.. VOMMENTS mga mali ha..

Now playing: Skin to skin by Sarah Connor -------->

Zoey's POV

Arm in arm we walked silently, there's no need for words between us now. Mahal na
mahal ko si Kyle at kahit ano pa ang hilingin niya basta kaya kong ibigay,ibibigay
ko.. Because when I love, I love.. No questions asked.

Finally we reach the vacant villa,Kyle can access each and every villa for he have
the universal card key.. I don't know bakit meron siya noon.. I mentally laughed
with the thought that maybe he really has plans on sneaking out at my villa
tonight..

Kyle was smiling at me,gusto kong maiyak kasi what I saw right now infront of me
was my Kyle.. My one and only Kyle..He slide the card key on the door and was about
to step inside but he stopped.He made a 'ladies first' gesture and I smiled as I
walked inside. I roamed my eyes around and this villa was way far different from
the others. I heard kyle closing the door behind us. I turn around to find him just
inches from me and I can't help but smile more.

"This is a honeymoon suite.. Do you like it?" he explained while giving me his most
sincere smile..God knows how I miss that smile..His strong arms pulled me to him
gently and smoothly. He started kissing me. I put up no resistance as he part my
lips and searched. My heart skips a beat and races just to be in his arms again.
Ever so slowly and reluctantly, we break the passionate embrace and kiss, only to
have him sweep me up in his arms and carry me to the bedroom.

As he bring me into the room I see and smell the scent of roses fill the air as he
lay me down gently on the king-sized bed covered with the petals from the fragrant
flower. I guess that says it all. This is really a honeymoon suit..

With Kyle's eyes locked on mine,I saw a mozaic of burning desires,love and longing
on his eyes.He leaned over and tenderly begin to kiss and nibble my neck. In an
instant I can feel the peak of my mounds harden. My breath quicken as his hands
roamed over me. Soft moans begin to escape from my lips as his hands come to rest
on my bosoms, His fingertips brushing the hard peak of my mounds through the
material of the blouse I was wearing. Again, I cried but It wasn't because of
pain.. I was in a state of blissfulness for this was one of what I dreamed for. To
at least make love with the man of my dreams. And it will happen, right here..
right now..

"I love you Zoey..." he whispered huskily, I closed my eyes gently and those tears
of of blissfulness escaped from my eyes.Oh god! If It was a dream I don't want to
wake up anymore..That was the magic word I've been always waiting for him to
grumble..

Leaving a trail of kisses across my neck,he begun to slowly undress me. The first
thing he removed was the blouse that seems to be in his way. Then as he covered my
bare upper body with light kisses and tender caresses, my body trembles when his
hands cupped my breasts, fondling them, taking first one and then the other to his
hungry lips.

As his tongue runs along my body, I felt his hands leave my breasts, but only long
enough to remove the rest of my clothes.I felt his hands toying with the edges of
my lace panties, tracing every line, before he tuged them off and throw them to the
floor.

With his hand rubbing along the calf of my leg I felt the extreme desire I have for
him burning hotter as I watch him quickly remove his own clothes. With no barriers
between our hot bodies now, he pulled me towards him with growing excitement.
Lovingly I caress his hips as I kiss my way down his stomach,feeling his hands
seductively,massaging my shoulders and stroking my hair. But all I want for now is
to bury my face into his warm skin.Slowly I wrapped my lips around him. Raising my
eyes to look at him, I can see the pleasure on his face and felt his heart beating
within me.

"Zoey..." he moaned my name in the midst of the intensity..

And even though I can sense his climax wanting to let go, I know he have other
plans for us.With his hands on my shoulders,he push me back until I'm lying nestled
amongst the rose petals and the mountain of pillows,feeling the velvet of the bed..

"Oh my Kyle..." I moaned as his hands begun to explore my willing body. His warm
touch sends chills shooting along my spine as he caressed my face, my shoulders,
and my mounds, all the time working his way lower. Kissing my stomach as his hands
run over my thighs,slowly spreading my legs wider,I felt my body started to ache
from wanting him more.

Every nerve in my body is on edge and I trembled under my husband's touch, as his
fingers tenderly dipped into my delicate folds. Looking deep into his eyes I see
the crooked grin across his face as he find all the magical places. Soon,he have me
at his mercy. Never before has any man taken me to the heights of pleasure he
have,only him. No other than Kyle..and I have no plans to do it on any other
man..It's only him who I ached for. If only he knew how, with just the touch of one
finger he have the total control of me..

Laying there in total ecstasy, explosions ripped through me when he replace his
fingers with his lips. His sweet kisses invade my deepest recesses,as I feel the
desire rushed through my body. His warm breath on the sensitive skin of my inner
thighs causes me to wiggle and squirm beneath his kisses there. "Ohhh Kyle..." I
can't help but to cry out his name..grumble for it and moan for it.. My body arched
uncontrollably as he continue invading my deepest recesses,gripping every soft
velvet of the bed I'm lying..

His tongue fills me, and my hips rise to meet him. As he caressed my hips and
thighs I felt as if I can't stand another second of this delightful torture he's
inflicting on me. But I also know the thought of him pulling away from me is
unbearable. I can feel his determination to please me in the way his fingers stroke
my most sensitive, secret places. But his fingers are not alone as he continue to
kiss me the way he now excites me."Oh my God......"

Running my own fingers through his hair, I can't believe how much pleasure he's
giving me.He knows that I am on the edge and he let his tongue go deeper, pushing
me towards my climax.

"Ahhh.. Kyle.."I scream as my heart pounds like a beating drum, and my breath
struggles to get out as he begin to kiss your way back up my sweat drenched body.

His hands caressed my face, tracing every line with his fingertips. Following the
curve of my lips, over my eyelids and the slope of my nose. Then he kiss me deeply
but blandly, taking my breath away and I taste myself on his lips. But before I can
collect myself from my first orgasm, I felt his hardness slide into me where only
moments before his lips had been. In an instant he fill me with his manhood and now
we are as one. Locked in passionate embraces, it's hard to tell where one ends and
the other begins.

How I wish I could make him understand how long I have needed him. How I have
craved his touch, needing to feel his body, to feel him inside me,pleasing me and
pleasing himself. To let him know this is our time now, our time to spend enjoying
and loving each other,the way only lovers can do.

With him inside me I feel complete. His movements are tender but forceful as
already a second orgasm builds inside my body. Ramming and thrusting his
manhood,way faster.. way deeper.. way harder.."Ohh Zoey baby.." he groaned and
growled over and over again.. It felt so good hearing my name on him with too much
pleasure..I tried so hard to hold on to the ecstatic frenzy I felt..

But even as I fight the urge to let go, I know it's a battle I cannot win. I raise
my hips to meet his eager thrusting and ramming, tightening my muscles around him,
pulling him even deeper into me.
"Give me more baby..."The room is filled with our moans, as we move in rhythm.
Listening to the sound of his labored breathing, as I feel his warm breath in my
ear whispering, urging me once again to let go. Kissing him, and looking deep into
his alluring eyes.

"Ohhh Kyle.. I love you.. I love you.." I whispered softly, and express him with my
words and gestures how much pleasure I'm feeling. Wrapping my arms around him even
tighter, I beg him to open up and release all that he have built up inside him...

But my pleading is ignored as he raise his body from mine and increase the speed of
his thrusts. Now he moved inside me way harder and way faster again, touching
wonderfully sensual places.

I'm losing the battle, I can't hold back much longer,and I scream his name wanting
him to feel the pleasure with me. "Kyle!"

As the excitement in both of us builds to a fever pitch, my nails claw at his back
as I fall into the grips of sweet release. Over and over I feel myself being swept
away by the waves, and yet he continue to drive into me with powerful thrusts.On a
spur of moment, I heard the loud moans and groans coming from his lips, and see the
line of his jaw tighten and then relax. As his fists grab at the sheets of the
velvet of the bed, he surrendered all that's his to me.

"Zoey baby....." he growled for the last time then buried his face on my sweet
sweaty neck..

With the rose petals still flickering because of the air coming from the open
window,Kyle moved to lie beside me. We lay there wrapped in each other's arms, the
heat radiates from both of our skin.

From the moonlight shining through the window I glanced at him with his eyes close
with a smile on his face. On a spur of a moment he opened his mouth and unexpected
words escaped from it..

"Rest now baby.. You still owe me five years..." He kissed my forehead, the tip of
my nose and one long tender kiss on my lips.. "I love you....." I smiled for I know
the fact that It wasn't a dream.. It's all in pure reality. We made love mutually.
We finally started on doing it skin to skin,nice and slow,furious and soothing..

I buried my face on his chest and smiled.. "I love you too my Kyle..
forever..... Welcome back.."

Tenderly we kiss one last time before we drift off to sleep...

********

A/N: guys bestow me what I deserved okay?. Did I satisfy you? Naportray ko ba
mabuti ang pagiging bland at gentle ni Kyle? I hope so..

Chapter 17 - Secrets >>

Zoey's POV

I woke up feeling the heat of sunlight coming from the open window,brushing through
me. Ramdam na ramdam ko ang hindi gaanong mabigat na kung ano sa bandang tiyan ko..
Kusa akong nangiti ng makita kong mahimbing na natutulog si Kyle sa tabi ko. Hindi
nga panaginip yung nangyari kagabi. Totoo lahat yun. Napa-igtad ako at napahawak
ako sa ulo ko ng bigla itong kumirot. Napuyat din ako kagabi halos hindi ako
pinatulog ni Kyle.. Parang hindi siya napapagod,pakiramdam ko sinulit niya yung
limang taon na paghihirap namin dalawa at yung mga araw na naging malupit siya sa
akin..

Nakayakap siya siya sa akin na para bang mawawala ako,tulog siya pero nakapatong
ang mga binti niya sa akin..We're both still naked underneath the velvet sheets.. I
trailed the slope of his nose using my bare fingertips. He suddenly stirred,pilit
niyang dinilat ang mga mata niya kahit halatang halata na antok na antok na pa din
siya. He smiled at me with his eyes half open,niyakap niya ako ng mas mahigpit.He
buried his face on my neck,I can feel his warm breath on my sweet morning skin..
Nakikiliti ako.. I felt something on my stomach growing..

"It's your fault.." sabi niya.. I pinched his nose playfully,impit akong napatili
ng bigla siyang umibabaw sa akin..His kissed me on my lips tenderly..

"Kyle ano ba! hindi ka pa ba napapagod?" natatawang sabi ko sa kanya.. He started

to pressed himself on my warm skin and I felt his hardness again..

"I don't know wifey, I really can't get enough of you.." hindi ko alam kung ano
mararamdaman ko. I felt a mosaic of blissfulness and tingling sensation inside
me,kagabi pa niya akong tinatawag na wifey.. Sa sobrang saya ko,pakiramdam ko ang
hindi din ako nauubusan ng lakas..

He started nibbling my neck again and when he stopped to look at me I saw a

sheepish grin on his face,I rolled my eyes for I know what he wants.. I clutched my
bare arms on his neck and started kissing him..I felt his lips curled to a smirk
while I was kissing him,I felt his hand on my velvet smooth mounds,caressing it
with his delicate hands..

We,again shared lovingly caresses and breathtakingly kisses on our delicate

bodies,exploring the secret places and deepest recesses for the nth time. I
mentally laugh at the thought that If he used to woke up earlier than I do,he
indeed assaulted me while I was sleeping. We can't really get enough with each
other.

"Ohh Kyle.."feeling his hands on the shin of my leg,I let out a soft moan which
gave him a hint to groan on my mouth.On a spur of a moment I felt his manhood
inside me again..I gasped and he grunted.My breath quicken again as he started
thrusting in and out..I felt the desire was burning hotter and hotter,he raised his
eyes to looked at me while doing his tender but furious thrust. I saw his eyes was
full of the alloy of love,lust and pleasure.

As we both moved our body rhythmically feeling the uttermost ecstatic frenzy,he
kissed me again. embalming his mouth on mine.. He groaned and I felt his jaw doing
a tighten and relax cycle.

"Wifey I'm coming.." he mumbled softly on my ears..He suddenly turned like a wild
animal as he rammed his hardness way faster and way deeper...We both moaned and
groaned louder with a delightful torture,struggling our breath..

As I felt I can't hold back much longer. I undoubtedly wrapped my arms around
him,my nails mangled on his skin. I saw Kyle clenched his jaw and fist grabbing the
velvet sheets of the bed..

"Come with me..." he uttered those word with a heavy breath.

"Ohh my God! Kyle..."I let out the from the grips of sweet realease. And then again
I felt like I'm being swept by the waves.. "Ahhhh wifey.. " he growled as he then
surrendered himself.. Giving his superlative thrust.. I felt his spurting juices
inside me. He buried his face on my neck again while I on the other hand closed my
eyes shut,composing ourselves and both panting hastily... We made love again for
the nth time. I feel something inside me was being ampled by euphoria. I feel
unexplainably happy..

We stayed on that position and few moments later he raised his head and gave me a
peck on my lips.. He smile and embalmed his bare body beside me..

"Kyle..." I moved and cliched my arms his chest..

"Hmm?" sagot niya..

"Baka mabigla silang lahat pag sabay tayong bumlik doon.."I said as I trailed my
fingertips on his chest..

"So what? You're my wife.." sabi niya using his authorative tone while shrugging
his shoulders..

"Si K-kath.. Kilala ko siya,baka kung ano gawin niya,isa pa kasama natin si Drew.
Baka---"

"So what are you trying to say now wifey?"He cut me off in my mid-sentence. This
time napa-upo na siya at nakakunot na nakatingin sa akin,hindi ko alam pero natakot
nanaman ako baka magalit siya..

"Ahhh.. K-kung pwede huwag muna natin sila biglain.." I said as I bit my lower
lip.. He chuckled and then caressed my cheeks.. Hinalikan niya ako ulit..

"You mean?" he asked looking at me straight in the eyes..

"Unti-unti lang muna.. Hindi naman tayo nagmamadali diba? Believe me pag binigla
natin sila may possibilities na may hindi magandang gawin si Kath.." Nung sinabi ko
sa kanya yun parang medyo natawa siya at naguguluhan sa sinasabi ko. Para sa amin
naman to eh alam kong pag binigla namin ang lahat talagang nararamdaman ko na may
mangyayaring hindi maganda. Isa pa kasama namin si Drew ayokong makita niya yun
kung sakali,konting panahon lang naman eh..

"Why are you so scared of her? She's not even my girlfriend.. She's just
proclaiming herself as one.. I fvcking swear.." he said in a as-a-matter-of-fact-
speaking tone... Kinurot ko siya sa tagiliran niya at napa-igtad naman siya..

"Ouch! I swear..." he stopped and took a deep sigh "Look wifey..... I'm sorry... I
was so mad that time and I was a douchebag,We didn't have any sexual contact
anymore since we got married,I just called her when we're in Greece because I
wanted to get even.. I know I'm a total jerk.. I'm really sorry wifey... " he
explained, I smiled at him. Wala ako karapatan magalit. At wala naman na dahilan
para magalit o magtampo ako. Okay na kami ni Kyle yun ang importante at isa pa.
Masaya ako dahil hindi naman pala tulad ng iniisip ko ang relasyon nila. Si Kath
lang talaga ang mapilit,kilala ko naman siya.. Kinwento sa akin ni Kyle na
sinasadya niya noon dahil gusto niya ako pasakitan pero kahit kelan simula nung
kinasal kami,wala ng nangyari sa kanila ni Kath.. Okay na sa akin yun. I'm just so
happy nagbalik na siya sa akin.. Miss na miss ko talaga siya..

"It's okay. I understand..You don't have to explain yourself.." I held his

cheeks,kinuha niya ang kamay ko at dinala sa mga labi niya.. He smiled and hugged
me.. "So? Payag ka na?" lumayo naman siya sa akin,with his furrowed
brows..Tinitigan niya lang ako na parang iniisip niya na nahihibang na ako.. He
tried to composed himself and made a deep sigh.

"You really knew I can't say no to you huh?. What can I do? You're the boss.." he
said as he tucked some strands of my hair on my ears.. He gave me a peck on my lips
again "And besides,I think It's a good idea. I was partly worried about Andrei.. "I
furrowed my brows as I looked at him.. Si Andrei? Bakit naman?..

"Huh? bakit naman?" I asked him..I heard him chuckled and pinched the tip of my
nose.

"Silly, you still the same old Zoey.. So naive and innocent.." I furrowed my brows
more "Drei obviously likes you..."he said Napatigil naman ako sa sinabi niya. Si
Andrei? he likes me?.. Parang hindi ko maisip na ganun.."And knowing naive
people,they all need proofs to convince themselves and for contentments.. Well you
don't need to find one because he already told me he likes you.." sabi niya.. Pero
ngumiti lang siya sa akin.. Hindi na ako nakapag salita. hindi naman sasabihin sa
akin ni Kyle yun ng wala lang.. Nag-usap lang kami at napag-uspan nga namin na wag
muna sila madaliin.Kaya magkahiwalay kaming babalik sa hall para mag-breakfast..
Isa pa iniisip din ni Kyle ang kapatid niya. Inaalala din niya ito.. Ayaw naman
namin na magpaka-selfish kaya namin to gagawin..

We took a quick shower together and made love again.. We can't really get enough
with each other. We dried ourselves at pagkatapos lumabas na kami ng villa to
parted our ways..

"I'll see you later wifey.." he said then he kissed my forehead and my lips..

"Be good..I love you.." sabi ko naman sa kanya..

"Of course, you're the boss..I love you too.." he made a salute gesture and winked
at me.. Umalis na siya.. Ako naman hindi ko mapigil yung ngiti ko sa labi ko..
Umalis na din ako at pumunta sa hall..

Pagdating ko nakita ko agad si Drew kausap si Vann.. Vann was showing Drew fake
magic tricks,like ipapakita yung kamay niya tapos itatago sa loob ng sweat shirt
niya na kuwari naputol o nawala.. Syempre si Drew manghang-mangha dahil bata lang
siya...

"Cool Kuya! How did you do that?!" Drew squealed in disbelief, hinawakan pa niya
yung part ng sweat shirt ni Vann na lawlaw kasi akala nga niya nawawala ang kamay
nito..

"It's called magic Drew.. magic.." sabi naman ni Vann. Napailing nalang ako.
Nalingon sila sa akin lahat ng paparating ako..
"Zoey!" si Aya. Tumakbo siya palapit sa akin para kamustahin ako.. "San ka galing
bakit mag-isa ka lang? Anong nangyari sayo?" she added.. I just shrugged my
shoulders and ignored her questions..

"Joey!" sigaw naman ni Drew at tumakbo palapit sa akin.. Nakita ko si Drei na

papalapit din sa akin,hindi ko maiwasan na mailang dahil sa sinabi sa akin ni Kyle.
Mabait naman si Drei kaya lang hindi ako ang babae para sa kanya. Mabuting kaibigan
siya pero hanggang doon na lang yun..

"Zoey I was so worried,bigla ka na lang nawala kagabi.." sabi ni Drei, sa hindi

kalayuan nakita ko si Kath na masamang nakatingin sa akin.. Hindi ko nalang siya
pinansin.

"Nalasing kasi ako,nakatulog ako sa isa sa mga hut niyo,hindi ko namalayan.. Medyo
naparami siguro inom ko.."pagsisinungaling ko..

"Are you okay now?" tumango na lang ako.."You're just in time for breakfast.."
dagdag naman niya. Naupo kaming lahat sa long table.. Maya-maya pa dumating na si
Kyle.. He even faked a yawn and he was stretching his muscles para kunwari
kagigising lang niya.. Nag-tama naman ang tingin namin at muntik na akong matawa
dahil kinindatan niya ako..

"Good morning.." bati naman niya sa lahat.. Umupo siya sa tabi ni Drew kaya
nagkaladyaan lang sila.. Nakakatuwa din minsan yung ganito,para kaming mga
teenagers. Ewan ko ba. I'm already 24 pero kinikilig pa din ako sa mga ginagawa ni
Kyle..

"Joey? How many cherries did you pop?" Bigla naman ako naubo sa tanong ni Drew sa
akin dahil kasalukuyan akong umiinom ng tubig... I heard Kyle snorted as well as
the others..

"What?!" I asked in disbelief..

"Kuya Vann said that you didn't sleep with me last night because you're busy with
Kyle popping some cherries.." nasamid naman si Kyle sa sinabi ni Drew,I glared at
Vann and he was holding his laughter..

"What?!" sabi ni Vann nung tinignan ko siya.. Akala mo walang ginawa.. Binaling ko
naman ang tingin ko kay Drew..

"Drew that's not true.. Don't listen to Kuya Vann,he's lunatic.." I said..

"He even teached me new song Joey,you wanna hear it?!" sabi niya na mukhang excite
na excite na ipakita sa akin.. He stood up on the chair and started singing..

"~Joey and Kyle sitting on a tree..... F=U=C=K=I=N=G.......lalalala heyyyy

daydreamerrrr!~" Nanlaki ang mata ko sa kinanta ni Drew. Nagtatawanan naman sila
pati si Kyle.. I glared at Vann na nakipag-highfive pa kay Drew.. Kinuha ko yung
slippers ko at binato sa kanya.. Tinamaan naman ito sa tagiliran niya..

"Vann I swear! I'm gonna kill you!" I shouted, tumakbo naman siya palayo sa amin at
tawa ng tawa.. Nakakagigil! Pag nahuli ko talaga siya mamaya hindi ko papalampasin
yung ginawa niya.. Hindi dapat nagsasasama si Drew sa kanya.. He will just exploit
Drew's innocent mind.

Nilapitan ko si Drew at kinausap siya ng masinsinan.. "Drew it's a bad word,don't

say that again.. okay?.."
"Aye Aye Captain!" sabi naman niya sa akin habang sumasaludo pa.. I sighed.. Buti
na lang at masunurin sa akin si Drew..

Napansin ko naman na bigla naging tahimik si Drei. Pati na din si Kath.. I'm
somehow worried pero gusto ko na sana muna siyang iwasan ayoko na mag-expect siya
sa akin dahil asawa ko ang kuya niya..

Nagswimming lang kami sa beach buong mag-hapon, Hindi naman ako gaanong nilalapitan
ni Kyle. He was so tranquil and calm.. Lagi lang siya nakatitig sa akin.. Si Aya at
Xeth nakakahalata na pero hindi ko na lang pinapansin.. Pinili na lang din nilang
manahimik dahil alam din nila siguro na mas okay muna yung ganito.. Hindi ko alam
kung paano ko aayusin yung kay Drei. Gusto ko sana siya kausapin kaso parang bigla
nalang niya ako iiwasan. Nakakalungkot kasi he used to be bubbly to me me kaya lang
ngayon sobrang tahimik na niya..

Nung gabi naman nung tulog na lahat ng tao pinuntahan ako ni Kyle sa villa ko..
Nag-stay lang siya dun at nagkwentuhan kami magdamag,we stayed there cuddling each
other all night too. Inabot na kami halos ng umaga.. Nung nagpaalam naman siya sa
akin pakiramdam ko para kaming mga bata na nagtatago sa magulang kasi bawal pa ang
makipag-date.. Uunti-untiin ko naman na sila pag-uwi namin sa Manila.. Hindi lang
maganda yung pabigla-bigla..

*******

Kinabukasan mga after naming mag-breakfast umalis na kami sa resort kasi naman
parang nagmamadali si Drei,napaka-tahimik naman niya the whole time,he insist to
Vann na siya na magdadrive.. Dapat si Vann eh kaso bigla nagbago isip ni Drei. He's
really acting weird.. Hindi niya na din ako kinakausap..

Nung nag-aayos kami ng gamit sa shuttle katabi ko dapat si Drew pero bigla siyang
lumipat kila Ace at nakipag biruan.. Naglilikot na naman siya.. Umaandar na
kasalukuyan yung shuttle.. Nakatingin lang ako sa bintana at nagulat ako ng biglang
may tumabi sa akin.. Nilingon ko at nakita ko si Kyle na nasa tabi ko.. May dala-
dala siya pillow at akap akap niya.. Hindi naman niya ako tinitignan,nakapikit lang
siya at naka-headset.. I just shrugged my shoulders..

"Babe amoy isda hano?" biglang nag-salita si Aya..

"Oo nga babe.. I smell something fishy.. tsk. tsk. tsk..." pang-aayon naman ni Xeth
sa kanya.. Umiiling nalang ako na binalik ang tingin sa bintana..

Maya-maya pa bigla ako napa-igtad,napakunot nalang yung noo ko ng unti-unti kong

naramdaman ang kamay ni Kyle.. He intertwined and locked our fingers.I felt my
whole world is safe and at ease.Pero tinignan ko lang siya at naka-pikit naman siya
na parang walang ginagawa. Hindi makikita yung kamay namin dahil natatakpan ng unan
niya.. I glanced at him again and I saw his lips twitched,parang pinipigil niya na
mangiti.. Gusto kong matawa kasi ginagalaw niya yung kamay niya sa ilalim ng unan..
Hinayaan ko lang siya,maya maya he opened his eyes at nang magkatinginan kami
tumingin muna siya sa paligid niya at nung nakita niyang natutulog silang lahat
bigla niya akong hinalikan sa labi ng mabilis..

Ewan ko pero,hindi ko maexplain yung saya na nararamdaman ko ngayon.. Basta ang

alam ko ang gaan-gaan ng pakiramdam ko.. Pero kailangan ko muna ayusin yung mga
problema ko dahil ngayon ok na kami ni Kyle,ang sarap talaga sa pakiramdam.. Ito na
ata ang isa sa pinakamasayang vacation ko.. although wala na sila Mommy at Daddy at
sobra ko na sila namimiss.. Masaya na rin ako kung nasaan sila ngayon..

******

A/N: Light muna ngayon.. haha.. Ako masaya ko para sa kanilang dalawa. What do you
think guys? Dating gawi ha? VOMMENTS.

Chapter 18 - The Kyle Herrera moves >>

Zoey's POV

"Ouch!"

"I told you it might sting!"

"Fvck! It hurts!"

"You should've known that,bakit nung sinusuntok mo yung puno hindi ka nasaktan
ha?!" hindi naman na siya kumibo..I continued treating the wounds on his
knuckles.Napapa-igtad siya tuwing didikit yung bulak na may betadine.. Nilinis ko
din ito mabuti..Tahimik lang ulit si Kyle habang ginagamot ko yung sugat
niya,kalaki-laking tao tapos sugat lang parang bata maka-aray.Kakauwi lang namin
galing sa batangas at syempre hindi muna kami nagpansinan ni Kyle nung kakadating
namin,hinintay muna namin matulog ang mga maids. Si Drew kila Aya muna,sabi niya
kailangan daw muna namin ng quality time ni Kyle kasi ngayon palang daw kami
naghohoneymoon. Ako nagpumilit na sa maid headquarters muna sana ako,nung una
nagpupumilit si Kyle pero ewan ko ba,lagi niyang sinasabi sa akin na wala naman
siya magagawa because I am the boss.. Tahimik kong ginagamot ang sugat niya ng
bigla siyang nagsalita....

"Why did you pursue your pre-clinical subjects?You told me before you took nursing
because It's the first thing you saw in the list by the time you're choosing your
course,I know you don't like your course so much.. But why? Look at you now.. and
your taking AP subjects too..I don't remember that you told me you want to be a
doctor...." napatigil ako sa pag-ihip sa sugat niya,, Niligpit ko ang mga first aid
kit na nakapatong sa kama niya at saka ko binitbit,nakatingin lang si Kyle sa
akin.. Sinoli ko ang first ad kit sa lalagyan.. Habang nilalagay ko,I just felt his
arms slowly wrapping on my waist,he embalmed his chin on my shoulders... Pinatong
ko naman ang kamay ko sa mga braso niya..

"You didn't answer me wifey,I'm asking you.. I want to know what happened to my
wife 5 years ago.. I want to know..so tell me more about it.." he added.. humarap
ako sa kanya at hinalikan ko siya ng mabilis..I made a deep sigh before I speak..

"It's true, I don't like my course so much before.. But I learned that once you
love a certain person so much, you will just unconciously love all the things the
he loves too.." I said as I smile at him.. Tinignan lang ako ni Kyle na parang
hindi makapaniwala sa sinabi ko.

Yes, I pursue my pre-clinical course and struggled very hard to became a nurse
because I know how Kyle loves the field of medicine. I took AP subjects too because
he's the one who wants to become a doctor. Gusto kong gamutin ang mga taong may
cancer tulad ng sakit ng mama niya. Gusto ko na kahit sa ganon makabawi man lang
ako,hindi ko man siya nakilala in person gusto kong bumawi sa kanya,iniwan ko ang
anak niya nung mga panahon na kailangan na kailangan niya ako.. And I just found
myself loving what I do.. Si Kyle ang inspiration ko sa lahat ng ginagawa ko..

He was obviously speechless,kulang pa ang mga sinabi ko pero parang alam na niya
ang mga ibig ko sabihin...He was looking me lovingly and with such tender eyes..

"I took a doctorate degree because I've realize I still want to pursue it,I've
decided pursue everything because of you. and be--------" he cut me off by a kiss..
A tenderly passionate kiss... Hindi niya ginagalaw ang mga labi niya pero naka-siil
lang ang labi niya sa akin,ramdam na ramdam ko nun kung gaano ako kamahal ni Kyle..

"You don't have to say anything wifey, I love you.. I just really love you Zoey..
That's all I know.. " he said,napangiti naman ako sa sinabi niya.. He then again
kissed me and carry me to his bed and we made love there... We made love until we
drift off to sleep..

*****

Kinabukasan,nagising na lang ako ng naabutan ko si Kyle na kakalabas lang ng

cr,kakaligo lang niya. Hindi niya napansin na gsing na ako kaya pinapanood ko siya
sa ginagawa niya.. Nagbibihis na siya para pumasok.. Nakalimutan ko na CEO nga pala
ng Vinoco ang napangasawa ko.. Nung nakita ko siyang nakabihis na tumayo na ako..
Nakatalikod siya sa akin,binalot ko ng puting kumot ang katawan ko.

Lumapit ako sa kanya at niyakap ko siya mula sa likuran niya.. Humarap naman siya
sa akin at ngumiti...

"Good morning wifey.. I hate this but I need to go to work today.." sabi niya
habang hinapit ang baywang ko palapit sa kanya..

"Hindi naman ako mawawala dito hubby.. I'll cook dinner for you.. Be home early
ok?" he smiled and kissed me.. Hindi pa nga ako nagtotoothbrush halik na ng halik
si Kyle..

"Sounds great,You need to get dressed before I couldn't stop myself. I might
dragged you to bed again if so..." sabi niya. hay nako.. Ano ba naman tong asawa
ko.. Ang hilig talaga!

"Tsk! Ang ano mo hano!" I scoffed. He pinched my nose playfully then buried his
forehead against mine..

"Tsss... You have to behave when I'm gone ok? I'll be home early,I promise.. We
still need to talk.." hala para naman ako mawawala..tumango lang ako sa kanya tapos
kinuha na niya yung coat at mga gamit niya.. Hinalikan niya ako ulit bago lumabas
ng kwarto niya.

Pag-alis ni Kyle.. I took a quick shower and dried myself.. Dahil wala naman ang
damit ko dito,naghanap ako ng t-shirt ni Kyle na kakasya sa akin.. Saka yung isa sa
mga pajama pants niya na puro white.. Ang hilig talaga niya sa white..

Nagpatuyo ako ng buhok at lumabas na.. Kakasarado ko pa lang ng pinto ng natigilan

ako. Nakita ko si Andrei na nakatingin sa akin,he was scanning me from head to toe.
Nakita niya siguro na damit ni Kyle and soot ko. Nayuko na lang ako,ewan ko pero
nakaramdam ako ng pagka-ilang dahil naisip ko na naman ang sinabi sa akin ni
Kyle..

"So.. Ok na pala kayo ni Kuya.." sabi niya,napakunot ang noo ko ng marinig ko ang
sinabi niya. He was also chuckling while saying those..

"So you knew?.." I asked him. Alam niya na mag-asawa kami? SInabi na ba ni Kyle sa
kanya?

"You forgot,isa akong Herrera.. Pag may gusto akong malaman magagawa ko yun.." sabi
niya na walang bakas na emosyon. So? inaalam niya? Kelan pa? Hindi ko alam pero
nakaramdam ako ng inis nung sinabi niya yun sa akin..

"So you had me investigated Drei?...." I asked in disbelief... I fake a chuckle..

"Wow! Just wow! Who do you think you are to invade my privacy? Why? Para saan? Ano
ba gusto mo palabasin Drei? Baki------"

"OH COME ON ZOEY! DON'T YOU FVCKING GET IT?! BECAUSE I LIKE YOU!!!" I was aware
that he does,but I felt like my tongue flipped over.. Hindi na naman ako nakapag
salita.."I don't care Zoey.. The hell I care! Ano ngayon kung asawa ka ng kapatid
ko?!....Anong magagawa ko eh kung ikaw ang gusto ko? Ginusto ko bang magkagusto sa
babaeng may asawa na pala?! Hindi naman eh!.... for whoever's sake Zoey.. I am
Andrei Herrera and being a player runs through my blood,pero nagka-gusto ako sa
isang katulad mo.. At hindi ko mapigilan! Kahit alam kong ok na kayo ni kuya lalo
akong nahuhulog sayo! Tangina naman oh!" he shouted,napahilamos siya sa mukha
niya.. he started pacing back and forth.. while me? Nothing.. I didn't do anything
but just stared at him. Matagal siyang nanahimik at hindi nagsalita.. After a few
minutes I heard him made a deep sigh.. "Ok... I lose again..." he chuckled "Kuya
was really one lucky bastard Zoey.. He always wins.. Hindi ko siya kahit kailan
natalo.." umiiling-iling siya while biting his lower lip... "But only this time
Zoey,because once I saw your eyes are drenched with water again because of him, I
will do everything just to win you.. I promise that.." sinabi niya yun at saka
umalis na.. He left me dumbfounded..

******

Hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa din nakikita si Drei,hindi sya sa mansion nag lunch..
Yung mga maids naman nagtataka kung saan ako natulog kagabi iniiba ko na lang yung
usapan. Ayoko naman kasi mag-salita at manggaling sa akin,basta bumebwelo muna kami
ni Kyle. Wala na akong plano sabihin sa kanya ang nang-yari sa bahay at isa
pa,ayoko maging pagmulan ng iringan nilang magkapatid. Madadag-dagan lang ang
kasalanan ko lalo kay Kyle kapag nangyari yun..

"Zoey ano ba yang niluluto mo?" tanong sa akin ni Alice habang pinapanood ang
ginagawa ko..

"Experiment ko lang to eh, kinakabahan nga ako sa magiging lasa. Creamy Cajun
Chicken Pasta ang tawag ng mommy ko dito,gustong gusto siya ng dad ko.." Naalala ko
kasing gustong gusto ito ni dad twing niluluto ni mommy.. Nakakalimutan daw niya
ang pangalan niya,sana tama itong ginagawa ko..

"Mukhang ang kumplikado lutuin,para kanino ba yan?" I ignored her question and just
smile at her..

"Tulungan mo nalang ako dali malapit ng umuwi si Sir.. Sigurado ako gutom yun.."I
said as I gave her the plate of pasta..

"Ikaw talaga ang weird mo.. " muntik na akong matawa dahil gulong gulo yung itsura
niya,hinahayaan ko lang sila.. Maya-maya nangiti ako ng marinig ko ang tunog ng
sasakya ni Kyle.. Sa sobrang excited ko kasi na umuwi siya,dun ako nag-stay sa
malapit sa garahe.. Tumayo ako agad at sinalubong ko siya..

"Hi----" biglang lumabas ang mga maids.."Sir..." sabi ko at iiling-iling na

nakangiti si Kyle.. Muntik ko na siya mahalikan sa pagka sabik ko.. Ang OA na
ganito nararamdaman ko pero na mimiss ko agad si Kyle.. Ayoko na halos mawalay sa
kanya..

"I'm hungry..." sabi ni Kyle as he started to do our 'pretend act'. Tumango naman
ako saka yung ibang maids at pinahanda na niya yung dinner.. Nung naayos na yung
table umupo na siya. Siya lang mag-isa ang kakain dahil wala si Drei..

"All of you..." nag-lingunan naman yung mga maids sa kanya.. Halatang nagtataka..
Simula kasi una palang kilala na si Kyle in his authorative gesture.Lahat takot sa
kanya,lalo na kung galit siya.. "Are you all dumb!? I said all of you.... " Pati
sila manang hindi maintindihan ang sinasabi ni Kyle basta nagtataka sila kung
susunod sila o hindi..

"Sir, Ano ho?" tanong nila Alice..Bumuntong hininga lang si Kyle at saka nilingon
ang mga ito..

"Are you all gonna have dinner with me? or I'll fire all of you?!" sigaw niya..
Hindi magkanda-ugaga na nagsi-upo ang mga maids sa upuan.. Akmang uupo si Alice sa
tabi niya

"Oh, That seat is for Zoey..." tumango naman si Alice na parang kinakabahan. Umupo
ako sa tabi niya at nung nagtama ang tingin namin,he winked at me.. Hinawakan niya
yung kamay ko sa ilalim ng lamesa at pinisil-pisil yun.. "Where's Andrei?" bigla
naman niya tinanong..

"Sir maaga hong umalis sabi gagabihin daw siya ng uwi.." sagot naman ni Myrna na
walang tigil ang nguya sa pasta.."Sir masarap ho ba? Si Zoey po nagluto lahat ng
yan.." dagdag naman niya.. Ngumunguya naman na tumatango si Kyle..

"It tastes awful...." sabi naman niya,napangiwi naman si Myrna sa sinabi niya.
Umiiling-iling na lang ako. Ganyan pala way nya ng pag sabi ng masarap. Pati yung
luto ko sa kanya noon sa Greece.. Panong magiging awful eh nakaka-tatlong plato na
siya. Mukhang uulit pa nga eh.. Napapayuko akong ngumingiti..

Maya-maya nasa kalagitnaan ako ng pagkain ng mapag-igtad ako dahil naramdaman ko

ang kamay ni Kyle sa hita ko.. Syempre hindi ito nakikita ng kahit na sino dahil
busy sila sa pagkain.. Napa-singhap ako..

"Zoey okay ka lang?" tanong ni Alice. Tumango naman ako. I glanced at Kyle and he
was drinking a glass of water,kitang kita ko sa salamin ng baso na lumabas yung
dimples niya kaya nangingiti siya.. Natatawa siya sa sarili niyang kalokohan..

"Sir oh..ito ho leche flan,for dessert...." alok sa kanya nung maid..

"Naaah,Thanks. I'm already having my dessert.." sagot naman niya sabay ngisi.
Nakakunot naman ang noo nung maid na sinoli ang leche flan.. Pinagpapawisan ako ng
malapot dahil kung saan-saan napupunta yung kamay ni Kyle.. Napaka-manyak talaga ng
lalaking to.. Kung hindi ko lang mahal to.. Maya-maya naman nung natapos na siya
kumain tumulong ako ng konti sa kitchen.. Bumalik ako sa head quarters para mag
shower.. Maya-maya tumunog yung phone ko.. Kinuha ko yun at nakita kong may text..
Galing kay Kyle...

From: Hubby

I badly miss you and I need my dessert.. Meet me at the patio NOW

Napa-iling na lang ako,talaga namang may 'now pa'.. Pero syempre kinikilig ako.
Nakakatuwa din itong ginagawa namin kasi para kaming mga bata.. Gusto ko kusa
silang mag-usap ni Drei para maging okay na ang lahat.. Nagtaka naman ako bakit
nasa patio si Kyle.. Siguro nagpapahangin ito..

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Pumunta ako agad sa patio, hinanap ko si Kyle at nakita ko siya na nakaupo sa

damuhan. Lumingon siya at ngumiti sa akin..He tapped his side,giving me a hint to
sit there.. Ginawa ko naman.. Nag-star gazing lang kaming dalawa,nung kami kasi
nung college,ugali na namin dalawa to,nasa bahay lang kami after ng uwian tapos
magsstar-gazing kaming dalawa sa garden namin.. Simula ng maging ok na kamin ni
Kyle pakiramdam ko naging 5 years younger kami.. We're acting like real teenagers.
Natingala kaming dalawa at tahimik lang.. Bigla siyang nag-inat at naghikab..
Dahan-dahan naman siyang humiga sa lap ko habang kunwaring nag-iinat. Mga Herrera
moves nga naman oo.... Pagka-higa niya,he wiggled his brows at me and giving me a
mock smile..

"Ikaw ha.. Kanina ka pa.." sabi ko sa kanya.. I pinched his nose,patay malisya
naman siya.. Pinikit niya naman ang mga mata niya at nag-cross arms siya habang
nakahiga pa din sa lap ko.. Siguro napagod siya sa sa trabaho niya..Dinilat niya
yung isang mata niya na parang sinisilip ako,nung nakita niya ako pinkit niya ulit
yun ng mabilis.. He suddenly pouted his lips slowly while his eyes are closed and
his arms crossed.. Nangiti naman ako.. Nagpapa-kiss siya alam ko..

"Oh anong nginunguso-nguso mo dyan?.." natatawa-tawa kong tanong sa kanya.. Pero

hindi niya sinagot,instead of answering me he pouted his lips more.. Napailing
naman ako and made a deep sigh. I bend down my head to kiss him.. Dapat smack lang
bigla niya hinuli yung ulo ko,he tilted his head to deepen the kiss. We're doing it
passionately at smoothly,giving all our love with each other within the kiss. He
pulled away and smiled at me..

"This is ridiculously unbelievable! I'm sneaking out to the patio with my OWN wife
and in my OWN house.." sabi niya habang tatawa-tawang nakangiti sa akin.. "And.. I
find it really fun..." he chuckled pagkatapos niya sabihin yun.. Nagtawanan kaming
dalawa.

Yes it's true,mahirap para sa mga nakapaligid namin na masasaktan namin pero wala
na kami magagawa dahil nandito na ito..Alam kong concern din si Kyle para sa
kapatid niya kaya hindi niya din ito mabigla..

"Do you want me to make you a coffee?" I asked him..

"Yes please..." sagot niya,nakapikit pa din siya habang nakahiga sa lap

ko..."Let's have coffee in my room wifey.." sabi niya,seryoso naman ang mukha niya.
siguro inaantok na siya.. So I went to the kitchen to make his coffee. Si Kyle
naman dumiretso na sa kwarto,pagkagawa ko naman nun sumunod na ako para dalihin sa
kwarto yung coffee niya...

It was almost midnight when I glanced at my wrist watch,I knocked on the door. I
listened as a hand turned the knob, butterflies stirring in my tummy as the door
cracked open and I saw first his forearm, then his broad bare shoulders, and then
his face come into view. He had a wicked grin on his face and a burning lust just
behind his eyes.

"I'm glad you finally made it..." His voice emulating it's huskiness.

"I'm sorry, I got held up for a bit." I said coyly. I put the tray I was holding on
the mirror table of the mansion's corridor. I was about to get the mug and gave it
to him but to grabbed my left wrist, he pulled me inside impatiently and shoved me
assertively against the back of the door making it close with a loud thud.

"Kyle baka magising si-----" I started to say something before his mouth covered
mine. His lips pressing tamely to mine as he parted my lips, his hands lovingly
moving from my shoulders down to my mounds as he pushed me sweet-temperedly into
the back of the hard wooden door. I could feel the etched design digging in between
my shoulder blades, as he pressed his body into mine. letting his weight rest on me
while his hands squeezed my tender mounds of flesh, his teeth pulling at my bottom
lip before letting it loose. I can see that he was holding on his harshness to be
pliable to me, so I gave him a hint. From a dove-like I dragged myself to a
unmelodious one... I saw his eyes widened and pulled away himself from our kisses..

"What's with the rush tigress?"he gagged with a mocking grin on his face.. he
chuckled but his eyes widened as I pushed him on his chest toughly.I gave him my
most seductive smile and enacts his infamous wicked grin.

"Whoa wifey? Slo---" I didn't let him finished,instead I invaded his mouth with
mine.. Wala na siyang nagawa kaya tumugon na lang siya..I mentally smiled with the
thought that I gave him a nonplussed reaction..

He finally gave in,he kissed me wildly.. I pushed him and pinned him on the wall,I
heard him grunted. I ripped off his shirt barbarously and his eyes widened as he
was taken aback.. "Holy Christ.." he uttered..

I hunker down on my knees and harshly unzip his pants.."Wifey.---"

"Shut up.." I cut him off. I saw a startled reaction on his face but on a spur of a
moment it turned to a convivial smirk.. I continue unzipping his pants and I
grinned as I heard him gasped..I pulled down his pants revealing his bare warm
manhood, I snagged it and initiated stroking it up and down. He groaned and
undoubtedly held a handful of my black silky hair,curling it on his hands.. He
started guiding my head for thrusting his hardness on my mouth, in and out.. Gently
but fierce..

"Ahh Shit.. Wifey.." he grunted as he was throwing back his head and changed his
posture. He widened his legs and pinned his back more on the wall.I forge ahead to
what I am doing..I could feel the calf of his legs was shaking.. I don't know but I
felt like doing all the work now and being soft of a pleasure adventure..I love my
hubby so much and want to satisfy his rights,like this..

On the other hand,I imbibed his manhood in and out on my mouth,he started guiding
me way faster and he started to growled.. "Ahhh wifey I'm coming--"

He tried to yanked off my head from his hardness as he go faster but I ignored
him,I shoved his hands off and engulfed it deeper. He groaned loud then I suddenly
felt spurting juices on my mouth,his legs started shaking and trembling as he look
his head up.."Ahhh shit!" he grunted.. I harshly wiped my mouth and didn't let him
finished collecting himself from his first orgasm, I grabbed him and pushed him on
the bed.."My God Zoey!" he complained with a disbelief tone. I was mentally
laughing on my mind.. Eat that Mr. Herrera..

I smirked as I straddled on him. Making my way on his top. I initiated removing my

clothes furiously revealing my warm bare skin on him.. He was still staring at me
with disbelief. As I finally shoved my clothes all the way on the floor I locked
ourselves together making us one. He gasped and plucked his bare hands on my
hips..."Ahhh Shit Zoey! Shit! I love you.. I love you.." he grunted huskily while
catching his breath.I moaned and cried out his name as I started moving my
hips,filling his manhood inside me..I hunker down my head and kissed him
torridly,he take hold of my head and tilted his head too. I was still moving and we
both moaned and groaned inside our mouth.. Invading both our deepest recessess
forcefully but tenderly. On a spur of a moment, I felt something inside me was
building up again,I can't help but to bite my lower lip to the ecstatic pleasure
building up I felt..

"Shit! You're so damn hot wifey... I'm close..."he growled. It felt so good as I
heard him say that.. He commenced to move his hips too,wildy and assertive. Our
movements are both faster,deeper and harder than the usual. I felt like anytime I
was going to burst..When I felt that ectatic frenzy was close. I didn't hold on to
myself anymore..

"Oh my God! Kyle I'm coming!" I exclaimed. The excitement to both of us builds to a
fever pitch .The room was filled with our loud moans and groans.. We both grumbled
our names over and over again.. Giving in all his energy through raising his hips
to invade me my deepest recessess..

"Come with me wifey..."I felt dizzy again as I embalmed my hips more on him while
he raised it to meet our champing the beat thrusting and ramming,tightening my
muscles around him and enshrined myself deeper..

"Ahhhh.. Shit!" he growled huskily again while cleching his jaw.. I saw him outlast
a grappled hoo on the velvet of the bed..I felt his juices spurting out inside me
as his gestures softened.. We both came and got swept by the pleasurable waves..
Joie de vivre

I buried myself on his chest while my eyes are close.. I can feel his chest also
breathing hastily.. He held my shoulders and helped me lay my warm body beside
him,he made his soft arms as my psuedo pillow.. I heard him chuckled..

"That was marvelously amazing wifey.. So exhausted aren't you?" I just nodded,I
felt like I will drift off to sleep anytime,then he chuckled again.. "Because
you've gone wild... Rest now wifey.. I love you..." he kissed my forehead,the slope
of my nose and my lips tenderly... Then we both fell asleep...

******

A/N: Sorry people! Something really came up..Responsibilities and such that I
needed to deal with.. Babawi ako sa next chappy bukas,I know many of you might say
that this one's a.... 'LAME' or 'BORING' update. Well you're right! lol
Anywayss I want HONEST comments ok.. Vote this if the chapter deserves it.. love
you all

Si Zoey saka si Kyle oh.. soo sweeeet! :) -------->

Chapter 19 - Nurse Zoey >>

Zoey's POV

[Now playing:I cry]

"~I know,caught up in the middle,I cry just a little. When I think of letting
go.. I know. Give up on the riddle. I cry just a little. When I think of letting
go..~"

"Sway.. Bend.. Left.. right..." Sabi ni Vann in a sing-a-song tone...

"Kuya Vann you're cheating!" Drew exclaimed when he saw Vann not bending his knees.

"No I'm not! It's just your imagination.."he defended..

"I swear! I saw you.. Liar.."

"Language Drew.. Language.. " He stopped swaying and gave Drew a warning look.

"Turo mo yon sa akin Kuya.. "

"Whatever kid!"

I rolled my eyes while I was stirring the orange juice I made for Vann and Drew...
They're at the living room in front of a television enacting those stupid manly
work outs with a banging florida song..Sinundo kasi ni Kyle kahapon si Drew,nagulat
ako nung umuwi siya galing office at kasama na niya si Drew. Dito sya nag-overnight
pero kanina pa lang umaga hinahanap na siya sa akin ni Aya at pinapauwi na daw nila
Tita si Drew. Minsan nagseselos na din ako kasi naman parang mas mahal na ni Drew
sila Tita kaysa sa akin. Pero ok lang din kasi alam kong nababantayan maigi si
Drew. Isa pa mag aaral na din siya. Advance nga daw sabi ni Aya dapat kasi hindi pa
pero Drew was really a smart kid. Minsan nga mas matanda pa siya mag-isip kumpara
sa akin. Nung nalaman ni Vann na andito si Drew nagulat na lang ako at nung umaga
sumulpot siya dito para daw turuan mag work out si Drew. Hindi ko na din naman
pwede pigilan si Vann kay Drew dahil malapit ang loob nila sa isa't isa..

"Vann, Drew.. Tama na yan.. Mag juice muna kayo.." Nakita ko silang dalawa na halos
hindi ako pansinin at parehas na nagssway ang mga hips ,sinusundan nila yung
ginagawa nung mga babae sa tv..Jumping jacks dito, twist doon, bend dito, sway
doon.. Mukhang seryoso silang dalawa sa ginagawa nila.. Sinasabayan pa ng
bumabayong music ni Vann. Kinakabahan ako baka mamaya kung ano ano na naman ituro
niya sa bata..
Iniwan ko sa table yung mga juice at umupo sa sofa na malayo sa kanila. I was about
to open the magazine when my phone beeped.. Tinignan ko yun and I saw a new
message,hindi naka-register ang number. My brows furrowed. Sino naman kaya to? I
opened the message and started reading the text..

From: +639178933939

Let's talk.. I'll wait for you sa dati please Zoey.. Please...

I made a deep sigh as I finished reading it,alam ko na kung sino siya..Ayoko na ng

gulo dahil matagal ng tahimik ang buhay ko..Paano na naman niya nalaman ang number
ko? Noon ko lang napansin ang 34 missed calls. Kinukulit na naman niya ako. Masaya
na ako sa buhay ko at ayoko na din malaman pa ni Kyle ang tungkol doon,pati hindi
na din naman importante yun..

For crying out loud,I ignored the messages and calls again. Hindi ko din
nireplayan.

Maghapon ako walang ginagawa sa bahay kung hindi manood ng tv inip na inip ako. Ang
ipag-luto si Kyle pagkadating niya tapos asikasuhin siya. Yun ang daily routine ko.
Nasa hapag-kainan na kami nila Kyle.. Si Drew naka-upo sa lap ni Kyle at para
silang magtatay habang kumakain..

"Why?" Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng makita kong naka-ngisi sa akin si Kyle. Nakita niya
kasing tinitigan ko sila ni Drew.. "I know I'm too handsome but don't look at me
like that,you're already my wife Zoey.." He grinned at me. Ang yabang talaga nito..

"Oo na! sige na ikaw na gwapo." I scoffed at him,natawa siya bigla..

"Kyle, Kuya Vann teach me kanina how to dougie. You wanna see?" Drew interrupted. I
almost rolled my eyes. Bago na naman ang turo ni Vann sa kapatid ko..

"Sure kid.. But later ok? You have to finished your food first.." Sabi ni Kyle.
Natutuwa ako kasi parang ginagampanan niya ang pagiging isang ama at kuya kay Drew.
"Yay! okey dokey.." Drew shrieked with a bliss tone.. Masaya kaming kumakain ng
bigla humahangos na dumating si Alice..

"Zoey! Sir Seb! Susmaryosep! Inang maria.. Tulong!" Alice interrupted. Tarantang
taranta ito at nag-iisterikal na. Kyle made a face,nakakunot naman na tumingin si
Drew. Ano bang nangyayari sa kanya?

"What happened?" Tanong ni Kyle,he was as usual tranquil and calm.. Hindi man lang
siya nataranta samantalang sa mukha ni Alice para siyang nakakita ng nasagasaan na
tao..

"S-si Inday po! Sir bigla na lang nagkikisay sa kusina. H-hindi ko po alam Sir..
Basta bigla na lang!" Agad naman akong tumayo..

"Nasaan siya?" I asked her calmly..

"Sa kusina! Dali Zoey baka matigok yun! Diyos ko!" Pumunta ako sa kitchen not being
aware na nakasunod si Kyle na buhat-buhat si Drew.

I saw Inday on the floor,she was having a seizure,nangingisay siya and nakatirik
ang mga mata niya.. Lumapit agad ako..

"Alisin nyo lahat ng matatalim dito dali!" Pinatanggal ko ang lahat ng pwedeng
makadigrasya pa. Natataranta naman nila akong sinunod.. Inayos ko si inday habang
nanginginig.. Kinuha ko ang isang bag na malambot dahil yoon ang una kong nakita na
pwedeng gamitin,nilagay ko sa bandang ulo niya bilang unan..I made her lie in a
side lying position while I made her right palm placed on her left cheek.. Hindi ko
pinigil ang panginginig niya.. I glanced at my wrist watch and inantay ko na
tumigil ang panginginig ni Inday. Hindi ko inaalis ang tingin ko sa wrist watch ko.
Inorasan ko ng 5 minutes ang pag-seizure niya. Kapag hindi pa ito tumitigil within
5 minutes kailangan na namin siya dalhin sa ospital..Pinapanood lang ng lahat ang
ginagawa ko na parang takang-taka sila.. Lalo na si Kyle. Si Drew naman aware na
siya dahil pag magkasama kami noon sa mall at may mga disgrasya sinusubukan kong
tumulong hanggang kaya ko at ng kaalaman ko.

After 4 minutes mukhang pahinto na ng pahinto ang panginginig niya. I sighed in

relief. Kaya naisip ko na hindi lang ito ang unang beses na inatake siya ng ganito.
She was incontestably epileptic. Inatake siya maybe because she forgot to take her
meds.. That's my knowledgeably guesstimate presumption. I just know. These are
apparently common cases indeed.

Nung nahimasmasan na si Inday. Pinabuhat namin siya sa mga hardinero ng mga Herrera
at dinala sa headquaters. Nginitian ko si Kyle at ngumiti lang din siya sa akin.
Buhat-buhat niya pa din si Drew na pilit nilalabanan ang antok para makita ang
susunod kong gagawin,interesado si Drew sa mga ginagawa ko mahilig siyang magtanong
tungkol dito palagay ko gusto din niya maging katulad ko.. Sumunod kami nila Kyle
doon.. Nagising na si Inday,nagpakuha ako ng sphygmomanometer para kuhanan siya ng
blood pressure at icheck ito. Nakatingin pa din ang lahat sa ginagawa ko. Low blood
si Inday kaya naman kinausap ko siya ng masinsinan.

"Since when pa to Inday? You know it's dangerous lalo at nasa kusina ka pa.." I
said,nilingon niya ako at bakas ang mukha niya na malungkot.. Yumuko siya at
nagsimulang magsalita.

"9 years na ako dito pero 5 years ago,bigla na lang ako nagkaganito, hindi ko
maintindihan ang sabi ng duktor basta ang alam ko namana ko sa itay pero late na
daw ang mga sintomas.Kailangan ko magtrabaho dahil walang kakainin ang pamilya ko
sa probinsya. Ayoko mawalan ng trabaho.." She started crying.. Nakakunot ang noo ng
mga maids na parang hindi gaano maintindihan ang sinasabi ni Inday. Hindi sila
maka-relate.

"I understand pero delikado ang lagay mo Inday..Hindi mo iniinom ang gamot mo kaya
ka inatake kanina.." I said to her as I sighed.. Nalulungkot naman ako para sa
kanya.. Yumuko siya at parang naluluha na..

"Wala kasi akong pambili ng gamot,naipadala ko na sa probinsya,may sakit din ang

inay kailangan kumayod ng todo. Wala akong choice. Mamatay kami sa gutom ng inay."
I almost gasped hearing those,naawa ako sa kanya. Hindi ko mapigilan na maawa
talaga sa sitwasyon niya. I just know how it feels and I understand her
situation,ito ang pinaka-ayoko sa part ng pagiging isag nurse. Ang pakinggan mo ang
pag vent out of frustrations ng mga patients. Maawain ako at kadalasan apektado ako
sa kanila. Lalong lalo na nung na-duty ako sa government hospital at sa charity
ward ako napunta. Libre doon at lahat halos ng patients doon,ang number one na
problema ay poverty. Heart breaking talaga,kaya ko kinaya noon kahit lungkot na
lungkot ako na wala si Kyle kasi dahil sa mga pasyente ko. Iniisip ko mas marami
silang problema kaysa sa akin at mas mabigat pa kung tutuusin.

"Go home.." We all turned our heads to where that voice came from. I saw Kyle while
carrying Drew sleeping on his broad shoulders,he was staring at Inday without any
emotion.. Hindi ko mabasa. Pinaaalis na niya si Inday,yung ang sa tingin ko..
Nakayuko na unti-unting tumango si Inday habang umiiyak,wala na din siya kasi
magagawa. May sakit siya at delikado na andito siya. Dapat nagpapahinga na lang
siya sa bahay.

"Kyle, hindi ba parang--"

"Can you all leave the three of us for a moment.." he cut me off in my mid-
sentence..Ibinigay niya kay Alice si Drew at inutos na dalhin na ito sa
kwarto,naiwan kaming tatlo sa kwarto ni Inday. Umiiyak itong nagbabalot ng mga
gamit..Pinapanood lang ito ni Kyle,he was leaning at the wall with his arms
crossed. Hindi ko mapigilan makaramdam ng inis. Umaandar na naman ang pag-kawalang
puso niya..

"Kyle, ano bang---" nagulat na lang ako ng bigla siyang lumapit sa akin at
hinalikan niya ako ng mariin. Nakita ni Inday yun at halatang nagulat siya sa
ginawa ni Kyle. Hinalikan niya lang ako sa harapan ni Inday na parang kami lang
dalawa ang tao doon. Pagkatapos niya akong halikan ngumiti naman siya sa akin.
Nagtataka naman ako,ano bang iniisip ng lalaking to?Napaka-seryoso ng nangyayari
tapos nakuha pa akong halikan. Nakakainis lang. Hindi ko alam kung matutuwa ako o
magagalit sa kanya. Lumingon naman siya kung nasaan si Inday..

"You're lucky,one of the best nurse took care of you. I felt envious." sabi niya
kay Inday habang nakangiti,si Inday naman naglipat-lipat ng tingin sa akin at kay
Kyle. Takang-taka siya pero pinili na lang niya manahimik.."Oh well, is one million
enough for you to start a new life?"

Parehas kami ni inday na napanganga sa sinabi ni Kyle. He was smiling at Inday. Si

Inday naman maluha-luha na parang inaabsorb niya ang sinabi ng amo niya..

"Sir?" Tanging naisagot niya..

"Ok." He made a tsk sound and held this chin while he tucked his other hand on his
pocket.. "I'll make it two million. I kinda mess up estimating stuffs right now..
I'm freaking exhausted.. and don't worry I'll take on every expenses for you and
you mom's recovery and needs. And I uhmmm.." He scratched his back. Tumingin siya
sa akin na parang bata na nahihiya. Gusto kong maiyak sa saya. Hindi pala tulad ng
iniisip ko ang gagawin niya.. Mali pala ako,nakukusensya tuloy ako. Sarili kong
asawa pinag-isipan ko ng ganun.. "You think it's enough wifey?.. What else-----" I
cut him off with a peck on his lips.. I saw amusement on him and Inday as well who
was teary eyed..

"Sir Seb,maraming maraming salamat po!" Napa-takip siya sa bibig niya habang iyak
ng iyak sa sobrang saya... Ngumiti ako kay Kyle,he gave me a peck on my lips again
bago lumapit kay Inday..Pagkalapit niya dito tinapik niya ang balikat ni Inday at
ngumiti..

"I'm expecting a good recovery for you and your mom,don't disappoint me.. You can
go home first thing tomorrow.." sabi ni Kyle at agad na niya ako inakbayan para
umalis.. Iyak ng iyak si Inday habang nagpapasalamat kay Kyle. Sobrang saya niya
kasi makakasama na niya ulit ang nanay niyang may sakit at may panimula pa siya ng
bagong buhay nilang mag nanay. Napakabait talaga ni Kyle. Hindi ako makapaniwala na
ginawa niya yun..
Naglalakad kami ni Kyle paakyat na sa kwarto,naka-akbay pa din siya sa akin. Yung
mga maids na nakakakita halatang nagulat pero nanahimik na lang din. Hindi na namin
mapigil kasi ni Kyle na maipakita sa lahat na ganito kami. Sadyang mahal na mahal
namin ang isa't-isa at ramdam ko yun. Lalo na ngayon..

"Wifey.." napalingon ako sa kanya habang naka-akbay siya sa akin.. "I can see..you
really love what you're doing huh?" he asked me. Napatigil kami sa paglalakad, he
slowly unwrapped his arms around me. Nasa tapat na kami ng pinto ng kwarto niya.. I
smiled at him..

"Super.. I loved taking care of my patients... before, I badly miss the smell of
the hospital.." sagot ko naman sa kanya,he tucked some strands of my hair to my
ears. He kissed my forehead..

"Do you want to take care of them again?" My mouth parted a bit,I was taken aback
to what he asked me. Was he telling that I can go back to my job?

"O-of course but I am a married woman now, I can't.." I answered nervously.. I

don't have any idea what I should say. Gusto ko alagaan si Kyle bilang asawa niya
pero namimiss ko din ang trabaho ko at ang mga ginagawa ko.

"Why not? You said you loved doing it.. If you're happy with it then I do too.."
Hindi ko na siya sinagot. I jumped to blissfully embrace him. He responded as he
hugged me back. I pulled away meeting his lovingly gazes and tiptoed to thereupon
kissed him passionately. I answered him through my kiss.. He responded in nothing
flat and my breath quicken as he roamed his warm hands all over me.. He was kissing
me with such tenderness. My lips let out soft moans and he started nibbling my
neck. And for crying out loud we're still at the mansion's corridor,but we're too
laid back to care. The next thing I knew,my foot wasn't reaching the ground
anymore. I was lift by him,carrying me inside his room without departing our
kiss..He slowly undressed me and I did the same.. There's no more barriers on your
warm body now. He was about to bent down and kiss me again but he stopped.. He
raised his head and looked at me straight in the eyes full of love,then he
whispered..

"I want to see you wearing your nurse uniform during our sexy nights." he grinned..
Giving me a seductive look. His eyes look sleepy and it was sexy as hell.. I can't
find the right words to describe my husbands perfect features. "I love you
wifey..." I didn't answer him for I was too overwhelmed with emotions. Until now
Kyle was giving the same effects just like we're in college. I just smiled and held
his face to kiss him,he scrape out our kisses more and we're both thrilled. Then we
made love the whole night..

******

"Dude believe me she's crazy! Nagsisisi talaga ako bakit masunurin akong anak. I
can picture this before. Going back to school was really crap! Damn it!" Vann
vented out. Nasa patio kami nila Kyle. Walang pasok ngayon si hubby dahil sunday.
Nagkekwento si Vann tungkol sa first day of school niya. Sobrang lunatic si Vann
but I adore him on how he was as a son. Napaka masunurin niyang anak. Politician
ang Dad niya at malaki ang respeto niya dito. At naisipan ng Daddy niya na mag-aral
ulit siya ng business course.. Kyle was silently listening to Vann senseless
backwash. Umiinom kami ng tea..

"And what happened?" Kyle asked tranquily while taking a sip on his tea. Si Drew
naglalaro sa di kalayuan.

"Dude she backlash my little warrior! Oh my poor little warrior.. She's really
crazy!" he looked down as if he was mentally caressing his little buddy. I wrinkled
my nose in disgust. Lunatic manwhore. I shook my head.

"Well.. You guys jive in together. She's crazy and you're lunatic.." Kyle said
while he was snorting.. He looked at me and held my hands,intertwining our fingers.

"Dude no way! Hindi ako magkakagusto sa amazona!" he exclaimed. Nagtawanan naman

kaming tatlo. We're all of a sudden interrupted by a noise coming from the living
room. Parang may nabasag. Napatingin sa akin si Kyle with his brows furrowed.

Agad naman kaming tatlo nagpunta sa living room,only to see Andrei. Ilang araw
siyang hindi umuwi at ngayon umuwi nga siya pero mukhang lasing na lasing ito at
tanghaling tapat.. May kasama siyang babae.. Nagtatawanan sila,mukhang parehas
silang napaupo sa sahig sa sobrang kalasingan. I glanced at the girl and she was
pretty but yung way ng pananamit niya parang natipid sa tela. I don't know but nung
nakita kami ni Andrei na nakatingin sa kanya lalo siyang tumawa. Nagkatinginan lang
kami nila Kyle at Vann..

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"Oh shit. My tummy hurts... Kuya! Hi there guys.. I would like you to meet
Sherniel,my friend.." Sabi niya habang tinituro yung babaeng tawa ng tawa sa
sahig.. Tumayo siya at tinulungan yung babae na tumayo.. Umakbay naman si Andrei
agad sa bewang nung babae.. I heard her giggled kasi biglang hinalikan ni Andrei
yung leeg niya.. Pagewang-gewang silang parehas.

"Oh pano, nakilala nyo na friend ko. Magbobonding lang kami sa taas Kuya..." he
gave us a salute gesture.. Tapos inakbayan niya yung babae na kasama niya sa
balikat and started walking away.. I don't know but somehow I feel sad. Andrei
looks different. He was messed up. He has dark circles on his eyes and patubo na
din ang mga bigote niya.. Tinignan ko si Kyle at si Vann na walang namang kibo na
pinapanood sila Andrei na paakyat sa taas.. Halatang lasing na lasing si Andrei
dahil pa-gewang gewang ito.. Inaalalayan lang nung babae..

I sighed in frustration. Kyle held my hands and shook his head. Para bang sinasabi
niya na sa ginawa niya yung gusto ko marinig. Kyle was not just a husband to me.
He's also my bestfriend.

"Dude. See you tomorrow.." paalam ni Vann. Paalala niya kasi para bukas,sa opening
ng bar na tinayo nila nina Alfie.. Naisipan nila mag-business ng ganon at business
partners silang magkakaibigan,including Kyle.. Bukas ng gabi ang opening nung Bar
kaya pupunta kami. Sila Vann at Ace ang in charge sa pag mamanage ng bar.

Nung kami na lang dalawa ni Kyle ang naiwan sumandal ako sa dibdib niya at niyakap
siya. Hindi ko mapigilan na hindi maguilty sa nakita ko kay Andrei. Hindi naman
ganun ang pagkakakilala ko sa kanya pero nagiba siya bigla ngayon. I really felt
weird.

"Don't blame yourself wifey.. It wasn't your fault.." Kyle blurted out while he was
trying to comfort me. Alam niyang sinisisi ko ang sarili ko dahil sa pinapakita ni
Andrei ngayon.. He was caressing my silky hair and hugging me at the same time. I
felt relieved. Talagang pakiramdam ko safe na safe ako sa mga kamay ni Kyle. Though
weird kasi sa isang iglap lang nagkaayos kami at never na siya nag vent out tungkol
sa mga predicaments niya dati. I throwed away the thoughts because ang importante
yung ngayon at lalo ko siyang minahal.. "I have a surprise for you.." he said while
smiling at me.. I glanced at him with my brows furrowed.. Dinala niya ako sa
kwarto,may inabot siya sa akin na brown envelop..

"Go on,open it.." sabi niya kaya naman ginawa ko.. Nung nakita ko ko yung mga
papers sa loob halos hindi ako makahinga sa tuwa. Napatakip ako ng bibig na parang
hindi makapaniwala. Tatahi-tahimik si Kyle pero eto pala ang isa sa mga
pinagkaabalahan niya..

I was holding a bunch of papers. Nalilito ako kung ano ang uunahin ko basahin..
Lahat ng mga papel na kailangan andito na. Kitang-kita ko din ang green na logo
print ng St. Marys Medical. It says that I can report first thing tomorrow..

"Oh my God Kyle.. Thank you!" I jumped on him blissfully just to gave him my
warmest bear hug,wala akong pakialam kung matumba kami. Napaupo si Kyle sa kama
dahil sa pagkakayakap ko. I started planting little kisses on his face.. sa pisngi,
sa noo, sa ilong, sa lips.. It was making little 'tsup' sound. Paulit ulit kong
ginawa yon at hindi ko siya tigilan,tinadtad ko ng little kisses ang buong mukha
niya. I heard him chuckling..

"Naughty wifey.." he said while I'm in the midst of what I'm doing.. Hindi ko siya
tigilan until he caught my arms and flipped me over the bed. He was on top of me.
He was still chuckling. Tawa kami ng tawa nung natigilan kaming parehas nakatitig
lang siya sa akin. He mellowly bent his head down to kiss me. A kissed full of
fervidness and passion. We then again gave burning pleasures to each other.. And
then it happened again, we made love.. Our deepest recesses met and we both reached
an earth-shattering ecstatic frenzy,that made us feel being swept by waves.. We
both drift off to sleep with his arms wrapped on me.

The feeling was mutual,we both can't get enough with each other.Ang saya-saya namin
dalawa, sana hindi na matapos to. Sana walang sumira sa amin ni Kyle.. At sana
malagpasan namin ang kahit na anong pag-subok.

It was 4:00 in the morning,nakayakap lang sa akin si Kyle habang tulog na tulog sa
tabi ko.. I was half asleep when I heard my phone rang. Inabot ko yun ng dahan-
dahan para hindi na magising pa si Kyle.. Kinuha ko ang phone na may halong
pagkainis. Sino ba naman kasi ang hindi,madaling araw na at sinong matino ang hindi
man lang nag-iisip na nakakabulabog na sila ng ganitong oras.. Tumayo ako at dahan-
dahan na pumunta ng cr. Pagod si Kyle at baka magising pa siya,ayoko naman pumasok
siya ng trabaho na stress na stress dahil sa akin.. Wala sa loob kong sinagot ang
tawag..
"Hello.." I answered emphasizing how pissed off I am..

[Zoey...] I frozed when I heard his voice again.. I clenched my fist.. [I know
you're mad,pero kausapin mo naman muna ako..]

"There's nothing to talk about Seven.and for Pete's sake.. Tigilan mo na ako.. Does
even your wife know you're still bugging me?! Ayoko na ng gulo please lang." I said
trying to be calm..

[I'm just trying to clear things up.] I closed my eyes to compose myself.

"There's.nothing.to.fix. You understand?" I sighed.. "Look.. Seven.. I'm

married,ayokong pag-awayan ka namin ng asawa ko kaya tigilan mo na ako. Please
lang.. Do me one last favor.."

[But Zoey---]

"Bye Seven.." I ended the call.. Matagal akong natitig sa phone ko ensuring that
he won't bother me again. And thank God! Answered prayers. Binuksan ko ang pinto ng
cr and I almost jumped. Nasa harap ng pinto ng cr si Kyle.. Kinabahan ako ng
sobra..

"Who are you talking with over the phone this early?" he asked..

********

A/N: Ola! Sorry guys late na ako nakapag UD. May target date ako kung kelan
tatapusin tong story sana matapos ko siya ng one month.

And yup. May new character,si Seven..

Lagi ko sinasabi guys okay lang na mag-sabi kayo kung gaano ka-lame ang UD ko.
VOMMENTS if I deserved it. Thank you ng sobra kasi kahit paano may mga nakaka-
appreciate ng story ko! love ko kayo..Saka sa mga nagtatanong. Wala pa tayo sa
kalahati ng story. Madami pang pwede mangyari. So, yung chapter 20 bukas na lang.
Tatapusin ko pa pagttype.. Good night guys!

Jusko! Kinikilig ako sa itsura ni baby Kyle sa gilid! Bakit kasi ganun. Parang
kakainin si Zoey! My gaaaaaaaad! ----->

Chapter 20 - Kyle as Comerade comeback >>

Zoey's POV

I was caught offguard..

My heart starts pounding really fast,I was scared that he might heard it wrong,I
don't have choice and I still need to tell the truth,not the other way around.
Lying will just add fuel to the fire.. I was about to open my mouth to confess but
i was cut off..

"Was that Aya again wifey? She still keeps bugging you about Drew?.." It wasn't my
intention to nod but my head undoubtedbly did. I was so stupid. I somehow think I
was traumatized seeing Kyle mad. He doesn't need to know about Seven. He's not
important and it was just a big misunderstanding. Ayoko naman magsinungaling kay
Kyle pero sa takot at kaba ko nangyari na at hindi ko na nabawi. Mukhang sa tanong
niya hindi niya narinig ang usapan namin sa cr. I sighed mentally in relief..

"Wifey, you looked so pale?Are you okay?" he asked, I nodded my head fast. Ngumiti
lang si Kyle. I was mentally slapping my face for what I did.For crying out
loud,natatakot ako talaga sa kanya. He held my hands and hugged me,It wasn't
noticeable for me that he was just covering himself with the white comforter. He's
naked. My husband is naked. God!

"We need to get back to sleep,it's still early..We have to rest and it's your
first day of work.." he added as he kissed my temples. He scooted me all the way to
the bed.I felt like my tongue backflipped. Nawalan ako ng sasabihin. Pagkahiga
namin agad naman yumakap si Kyle sa akin. He nibbled my neck for a moment and
buried his face there. Nakatulog siya agad. Inalis ko na lang sa isip ko ang
tungkol kay Seven. Kung malaman man ni Kyle sasabihin ko naman sa kanya ang totoo
at isa pa sa tingin ko sa mga malalaman niya wala naman siya ikakagalit sa mga yon
dahil alam kong mahal niya ako at may tiwala siya sa akin. I removed all the
delimma corrupting my mind and tried my best to get back to sleep. It's my first
day of work mamaya. Dapat kumpleto ang tulog ko.

*******

"Ugh! What the hell is wrong with this!" I scowled. Well I'm starting lose my
sanity with my old uniform. It perfectly fits on me the last time I check. Now I'm
trying so hard for it to reached the buttons on either side. Did I just gained
weight? No. I don't think so..

"What's wrong wifey?" Kyle asked as his brows where pulled together. Gumagayak na
kasi kami at ihahatid niya ako sa St. Marys bago siya pumasok sa office.. Hirap na
hirap na talaga ko sa uniform ko ngayon. Hindi ako makahinga sa higpit..

"It was well-suited in me the last time I checked and now... ugh! I think I need
new uniforms.." Pumunta si Kyle sa likod ko and wrapped his free arms on my
waist,he kissed my neck and it tickles me a little. He chuckled as he embalmed his
chin on my shoulders..

"You're being a little short tempered lately. Not the usual. It was obvious that
you gained weight wifey.." My eyes widened. I turned to face him and just to
pinched his waist playfully..

"No, I'm not!" I protested which made Kyle laugh..Pinilit kong i-sara ang uniform
ko kahit hindi na ako makahinga..Sabay kaming bumaba ni Kyle para mag-
breakfast,only to see Andrei and Sherniel having a well-situated-lovey-dovey
breakfast..

"Oh Good morning Kuya.. Good morning Zoey.." Andrei greeted,agad naman niyang
binalik ang tingin niya kay Sherniel na parang kiti-kiti sa likot. Nagsusubuan pa
sila ni Andrei sa harap ko. Nakakairita kasi ang ingay. Tahimik lang kami ni Kyle
na kumain habang palihim namin pinapanood yung dalawa na mukhang masayang masaya.
Pagkatapos nun nagpaalam na kami sa kanila para pumasok. Sabay kaming umalis ni
Kyle sa mansion. Sa loob ng sasakyan,nakahawak lang si Kyle sa kamay ko kahit na
nagddrive siya. Pangiti-ngiti din siya.

"Hubby ano ba nginingiti-ngiti mo diyan. Para kang ewan..." I asked while giving a
little snort..
"Because you look hot.. I like your uniform.." Sabi niya habang hindi niya inaalis
ang tingin niya sa kalsada. Natawa tuloy ako kasi naman para siyang ewan..

"Paano mamaya pupunta tayo sa bar ng nakaganito?" tanong ko sa kanya..

"Why not?" Oo nga pala.Nakalimutan kong walang pakialam sa mundo itong asawa ko..
I sighed and just shook my head in defeat.. I heard Kyle chuckling at hindi ko na
lang ito pinansin,ewan ko ba parang ang dali ko mairita ngayon,hindi ako
kumportable sa lahat ng bagay. Pakiramdam ko pa magkakasakit ako pero mukhang hindi
naman. Hawak-hawak pa din ni Kyle yung kamay ko habang nagddrive. No doubt,mahal
ako ng asawa ko. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam ng ganito. At sa massabi ko ngayon lalo ko
siyang minahal. Baka hindi ko na kayanin pag nawala pa siya sa akin.. Kyle was my
weakness..

Pagdating namin sa St. Marys. Agad kong kinuha ang mga gamit ko. I was about to
jumped out from the car but when I glanced at Kyle he was smiling and he started to
pouting his lips.. Nakakatuwa kasi ang pula-pula ng labi niya.. Kyle has a sexy lip
curves and no wonder kung bakit yung mga babae hahabol at hahabol sa kanya.Inspite
of those,I know he was emotionally at physically faithful to me. Obvious naman
dahil araw-araw kaming magkasama. He keep on saying I love you's to me every now
and then.

Before I planned yanking out from the car, I kissed him. I was about to pulled back
from our kisses but he hugged me tight, I can't almost breathe. He tilted his head
to scrape out more of the kiss devotedly..

When he pulled back we're both catching our breath. He grinned at me and compose
himself.

"Go on now wifey,before I changed my mind just to dragged you elsewhere.."

Siningkitan ko siya ng mata.."I'll pick you up at the end of your shift, just gave
me a booty call wifey.." He gestured a phone on his hand and winked at me. That
made my eyes more narrowed. I pinched his cheeks gently. Ok lang maging manyak ang
asawa ko,basta sa akin lang syempre.

"Sige na hubby, I know what to do naman na e.. I can take care of my self.. Late ka
na.." then we waved our goodbyes. Pagpasok ko sa St. Marys dumiretso ako sa main
office. Nagreport muna ako dun at may mga pinirmahan na papers.. Sa Pediatric unit
ako for this month kaya I have to deal with kids. or I must say i have to deal with
a bunch of Drews and Vanns. Pumunta ako ng ward ko at sinalubong ako ng mga dating
katrabaho ko. They looked so happy seeing me which was overwhelming. Alam ko naman
na kumpara sa kinikita ng company ni Daddy dati wala lang ang kinikita ko sa mga
hospitals pero it doesn't matter, I just love what I am doing and I'm glad my
husband understands me well. Napakabait ng asawa ko kaya wala ako masasabi sa
kanya...

"Ang tagal mo nawala Zoey,akala ko hindi ka na babalik. Wala ng maganda dito eh.."
sabi ni Mark. isa sa mga staff nurse na kabatch ko sa St. Wesley Academy. The guy
obviously was hitting on me. Too bad. I shoved my hands all the time for them to
see my wedding ring. Ayoko kasi na bigla ko na lang sasabihin out of nowhere,baka
sabihin nila hindi naman nila tinatanong eh sinasabi ko pa.. But I guess someone
noticed it already..

"Ay eh ano tawag mo sakin ha? Maganda naman ako ah! Naku si Zoey wag mo na
pinopormahan yan! Kasi alam na alam naman natin kung sino ang love of my life
niya..Kaya Mark shuuuupi! Ngayon pa lang basted ka na.. shooooo!" si Lily,kabatch
din namin sa St. Wesley Academy. Halos lahat kami dito magkakabatch,sabay kami
pumasa sa board exam ni Lily. Nagtatawanan kami nila Mark ng biglang nagsalita yung
isang staff nurse namin..

"Ay mag rorounds na si Doc Perez! My Gaaad! Asan na ba make up kit ko.." napatigil
ako sa nadinig ko,nakaramdam ako ng kaba.. Tinignan ko si Lily at kinalabit siya..

"Lily sinong Doc Perez tinutukoy niya? Bago ba yon? Hindi na si Doc Magno?.."
tanong ko sa kanya.. Tumingin naman siya sa akin bago binalik ang tingin niya sa
charts niya..

"Sino pa ba? Edi si Doc Seven.. Last last week pa siya dito.. Small world hano?"
she almost whispered..Lalo akong nakaramdam ng kaba. later on,sabay-sabay ang mga
pediatrics na nag-rounds sa ward namin.. After ng rounds nila pupunta silang lahat
sa nurse station para isoli ang mga charts.. Hindi ko alam kung magsi-CR ako parang
get-away reason para hindi kami mag-abot pero wala naman ako magagawa dahil buwan
kami magkakasama and I can't avoid him. I just have to be professional through my
actions..Ayoko ng maulit yung dati..

Ginawa kong busy ang sarili ko sa pag-aayos ng charts kahit wala naman dapat ayusin
dito..Maya-maya nakarinig na ako ng mga footsteps papunta sa nurse station..
Kinabahan ako kahit hindi ako nakatingin, I kept myself more busy..

"Nurse Lily,Can I see the records of the patients on room A24.. " I heard coming
from a deep voice.

"Doc kay Zoey po. Siya incharge dun.." Pansin ko na agad naman natigilan ang boses
at nakaramdam na lang ako ng taong papalapit sa akin. I looked up meeting his
gazes. Nakatitig siya sa akin na parang may gusto siyang gawin.. Halatang gulat na
gulat siya na nandito ako..

"Z-zoey.. You're back.." he said with his surprised tone. He was Dr. Severino
Perez,Seven was a good friend way back.Siya ang physician ni Drew. Sakitin kasi si
Drew nung baby. We became friends. I almost thought that I fell inlove with him..
He courted me for about half a year. I was almost half way that I tried to get into
serious relationships. It was the time that I want to get out from the pain I felt
from Kyle,may mga oras din na gusto ko na maka-move on. I was always with Seven way
back because lagi kami nasa medical mission,libre ang services namin para sa mga
mahihirap at kami lang ang nagvovolunteer kadalasan sa ganun. I was about to try it
on Seven but niloko niya ako,kasal na siya. And I'm not aware of it. Tahimik si
Seven at wala ni isa sa mga staff nurse ang nakakaalam ng buhay niya kaya hindi
namin agad nalaman.I was so stupid kasi nakasakit ako ng hindi ko alam. Galit na
galit ang asawa niya at naniniwala siya na alam kong may asawa si Seven but I still
didn't mind. I was in deep shit that time because I was proclaimed as a home
wrecker at pumapatol sa may asawa. It wasunseemly scandalous,but my parents seems
to knowledgeably get the picture. Pinrotektahan pa din nila ako. If I wasn't
careless hindi mangyayari yun,dapat kinilala ko muna si Seven..

Hindi ko na pinag-paliwanag pa si Seven nun dahil ayoko na din marinig,siguro sign

na yun dahil si Kyle lang talaga ang para sa akin at masaya ako doon.. Ayoko na din
makagulo sa kanilang mag-asawa kaya nilayuan ko na siya.. Though he's a good
friend. He even told me that he will file annulment and he will choose me over his
wife,that was completely insane. It just added fuel to the fire. Dahilan para
lalong mag iskandalo ang asawa niya tungkol sa akin. Ako daw ang mahal niya at
hindi niya ako tinigilan. Kaya nalipat ako ng goverment hospital para malayo sa
kanya.. Pero matagal ng tapos yun at ayoko ng balikan pa. Masaya na ako kay Kyle at
mahal na mahal ko siya.
"Eto yung list Doc ng lahat ng nasa A24.. Just tell me if may kailangan pa po
kayo.." I said as I looked at him sincerely. I was trying to be casual and
professional to him..

"Zoey.." Hinawakan niya yung kamay ko, agad kong binawi yun at natingin siya sa
soot kong wedding ring namin ni Kyle. Sadness was divulged on his dark round eyes.
Agad naman niya kinuha yung chart at parang hindi mapakali sa gagawin. Nagtinginan
kami ni Lily and she made a face. I rolled my eyes.. Hindi ata magiging maganda ang
buong first day of work ko. or first day of being back to work,I must say.

*****

Kyle's POV

I was in the midst of my zeal diligence when the sound of the intercom hindered..

"Sir, Miss Katherine Alferez is in the lobby.." A smirk appeared on my face as I

heard it..

"Send her in.." I answered tranquily.. I leaned my back more on the swivel chair
and turned to face the bulky humongous window of my office. I was counting mentally
and waiting for her to arrive.. The door swiftly opened and I heard a locked
sound.. Kath started clapping her hands..

"Bravo Seb darling.. I didn't know that acting was also your thing.." she stated
and sat on the couch of my office.. "So.. How was she?" she whined as she crossed
her legs,giving me a seductive gesture. I want to spit right on her face. Women are
just too easy.. She was starting to get under my skin again. And it's bullshit.

"She's doing great.. Very great.." I answered cooly and Kath started laughing her
ass out..

"You really never fail to amuse me,who would have thought you're just prentending..
Plan well excuted huh?" She aforementioned. I walked towards my household central
to get myself some whiskey to rejuvinate.

Kath just happened to figure things out accidentally,she caught me off guard and
got down to brass tacks. She tried suggesting senseful heeds which I found
provocative.

"In no time,she will experience how to be a zombie.." she stated humorously and
evoked to laugh again.. I turned to face her.."Poor Zoey..."

"Just don't try getting on my tack schemes Kath.." I said giving her a warning
tone. She apparently wasn't taking my words seriously. Walking seductively towards
me,she grabbed my tie to glue the half of our body together.. I felt groggily dead
drunk by her. She's totally a nuisance ever since. She was one of the people who
got me humiliated 5 years ago,for that fvcking sorority..Being troublesome as I
usually does I gripped her neck using my one hand and pinned her fast on the wall.
She was devotedly astonished and she flinched in pain..

"S-seb.." She was forthwith as she cried my name. I hate seeing the face of this
bitch.. I pulled away from gripping her neck.. I heard soft cough from her so I
gleamed.
"I warned you already.. Don't make me mad again Kath. I hate vexatious people..
Like.you.." I told her as a simpered,giving her a bored look. I turned around to
face the bulky window again for her disgusting face was apparently a grungy and
ugly view.. I heard the door close and the smirk grew bigger on my face..I
snickered with the thought that I scared the shit out of her.

Zoey still hasn't change.. She still the naive and stupid girl I used to know.. And
it aggravates the crap out of me.. I bet she forgot how foolproof I was. Like Kath,
she's vexatious for not taking my words seriously.. Kyle was dead.. And he will
never comeback.. Like I said before.. Payback is a bitch..

I grinned as I took a sip of my whiskey.. Shoving my phone out of my pocket I

scanned all the videos of me and Zoey.. Screwing her like there's no tomorrow. I
can't barely wait to see the outcome of this..

******

A/N: Waaaaa! I KNOW GUYS DON'T FREAK OUT AND DON'T KILL ME! haha Pinapaalala ko
lang sa inyo, kung ano ang description kay Kyle una pa lang yoon na sya. huhu What
can you say? Ano sa tingin nyo mangyayari kay Zoey? magulo ba? hehe Conflicts na
tayo. Sana hanggang matapos to andyan kayo. ^.^

I need feedbackssss.. Bukas na ulit ang update..

Good day everyone.. Seriously pinakanahirapan ako sa chapter na to..

Chapter 21 - I'm almost there.. >>

A/N: SPG ALERRRT! Bawal sa bata to ha.

*******

Zoey's POV

After work tinawagan ko na agad si Kyle,end na ng shift ko so I went to the

hospital's lobby to wait for him sana. Nagsisisi naman ako bakit ko ginawa kasi I
saw Seven and sakto na end na din ng shift niya.Nung nakita niya ako agad naman
siyang lumapit papunta sa akin.. I almost rolled my eyes. Baka may makakita na
naman sa amin at malaman ng asawa niya,sigurado na kung ano-ano ang iisipin nun..
Naiintindihan ko na nasaktan siya sa ginawa ng asawa niya pero ang paranoid niya
and she's the kind of woman who apparently jumps into conclusions.

"Zoey.." I glanced at him and gave him a bored look.."I know it's kinda queer but,
do you mind having a coffee first.. Madami lang akong gustong sabihin sa'yo."

"Seven hindi na pwede huwag mo ng ipilit.. Whatever your story was, I don't care
anymore. Isa pa I can't..." Tumingin ako sa wrist watch ko kuwari.. "dahil
susunduin ako ng asawa ko." I saw his face softened. Hindi ko na siya tinignan at
binaling ko na ang tingin ko sa ibang direction.Matagal bago pa ulit siya
nagsalita..

"Si A-alice na ang nakipaghiwalay sa akin.. This time,she's the one who cheated on
me.." I frozed. Nung narinig ko yun napalingon ako agad sa kanya at kitang kita
ko naman na malungkot na malungkot siya. "She's now even,and it's my fault. Wala
lang talaga ako masabihan.. Pasensya ka na.." On a spur of a moment I felt bad for
Seven. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko siya icocomfort. He was there for me nung time
na malungkot ako,pilit niya ako pinapasaya nun. Minahal ko din naman siya bilang
kaibigan.I just don't know what to say because I felt like my tongue backflipped..

"S-Seven.."

" You don't have to say anything.. " He smiled,nung time na yun I felt weird
natitigan ko siya ng matagal.. Seven has a demi god body,aakalain mong vain sa
katawan pero hindi. It was naturally divulged that way. Broad shoulders and strong
features. Masculine na masculine. He's hot young doctor. I suddenly want to pinch
his nose. Ang weird talaga kaya ginawa ko..

"What was that for?!" Natatawang sabi niya while rubbing his nose using his palm..

"Hindi bagay sa'yo ang malungkot Doc." I smiled back and tapped his shoulders
"Mahahawa ang mga batang patients mo.. Don't worry next time I won't mind.. Let's
have coffee and tell more about your dramas. " I snickered.. Natatawa naman siya na
napapa-iling.

"Hoy hindi drama yon noh.." he made a 'tsk' sound "Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
You owe me! Anyway.. I have to go. See you around Mariano.."

"Herrera po Doc.." I corrected him.. Ngumiti naman siya and gave me a 'whatever'
gesture. Natawa naman ako. Naglakad na si Seven paalis. Nakita ko yung likod niya
and I really felt weird parang ang sarap tadyakan ng likod nya. Nanggigil ako. I
shoved away the thoughts. Ang weird talaga. I turned around and I almost jumped
seeing Kyle. He was looking at me without any emotion,his face was dark.. I pulled
my brows together in a frown.

"Hubby, kanina ka pa--"

"Bitch.." He cut me off. My mouth parted a bit with his words. Bakit ba iba na
naman ang mood niya,and what was he talking about?

"Hubby ano ba pinagsasasabi mo diyan?" hindi niya ako sinagot nakatitig lang siya
sa akin, nakakatakot na naman ang itsura niya dahilan para mapaatras ako. Before I
could step back again he grabbed my wrist and dragged me. Medyo nagtitinginan yung
mga tao at staffs sa aming dalawa. Pagkadating naman sa labas kung saan naka-park
ang kotse niya marahas niyang binuksan ang pinto at pinasok ako doon. Muntik na
akong maipit ng binalibag niya ang pinto pasara. Mabilis siyang umikot sa kabila at
sumakay. Natakot ako dahil without any warning umandar ang kotse. I can even heard
the screeching sound of tires. Napakabilis din magpatakbo ni Kyle at halos hindi na
ako makahinga sa kaba..

"Kyle dahan-dahan...Baka mabangga tayo." But he didn't listen.. Nagdrive lang siya
and I can see his hands are almost white because of gripping the steering wheel
hard. Hindi ko alam kung saan kami pupunta pero nagulat ako ng makarating kami sa
toll gate at mukang palabas ng Manila. Akala ko sa office niya muna kami didiretso
dahil opening ng Bar nila mamaya. Mabilis pa din ang pagpapatakbo niya. It was then
I've realized that we're heading to tagaytay. Ang layo na namin and hindi ko
makuhang magtanong sa takot. Dasal lang ako ng dasal na sana walang mangyaring
masama sa amin..

Later on,alam kong nasa tagaytay na kami kaya naman pataas na ang daan namin.
Pakonti na din ng pakonti ang bahay at halos wala ng tao. It was almost 6pm at
madilim na din ang paligid. Kyle's face was still focused on the road. Somehow I
felt relieved because somehow normal na ang pagpapatakbo niya. Then I noticed na
puro gubat na ang nadadaanan namin. I glanced the view from the window and I saw
how high we are now,parang sa bagiuo. Ang taas,halos nakikita ko na ang buong
manila. I wasn't sure if manila yun because may nakikita ang mga buildings and
lights. The view was ridiculously gorgeous, pataas pa din ng pataas ang dinadaanan
namin. It was then we reached the top and there was a small house. Nag-iisa lang
yon doon at mukhang walang katao tao..Kami lang dalawa tapos puro puno. I somehow
find the placea bit creepy. Bumaba si Kyle at pumasok bigla sa loob ng bahay..
Bumaba din ako para sundan siya,pero nacurious akong tignan yung nasa likod ng
bahay. Pinuntahan ko dun and my eyes literally widened. Napakataas na nga namin ang
kitang kita ko mula sa kinatatayuan ko ang mga ilaw sa city.

Habang busy ako sa pag-appreciate ng view,maya-maya ay lumabas si Kyle na may

dalang baso at whiskey..I sighed,siguro nakita niya kami ni Seven kanina at iba ang
iniisip niya. Nakikita ko naman na medyo calm na siya,pero hindi ko muna siya
nilapitan. Naupo muna ako sa damuhan at nakaharap lang sa napakagandang view.Kyle
was still drinking while leaning on the car's hood. Siguro dito kami matutulog at
hindi na makakapunta sa opening ng bar. Umiinom na si Kyle eh..

Mga 30 minutes na ako halos nakatunganga kaya naisipan ko lapitan si Kyle. So I

walked towards him. I was about to yank my hands on his shoulder but he glared at
me. Nagulat ako sa itsura niya dahil parang nakikita ko na naman ang itsura niya
noong nasa Greece pa kami.His death glare causes me to step back. He harshly drink
the few whiskey and throw away the glass on the ground,causing it to break with a
thud sound.He grabbed my arm and dragged me closer to him, I can smell the scent of
the alcohol from his mouth..

"You want me to try to fvck you hard in this car hood?" he asked,his voice was
dark. I saw how his eyes slowly darken with strong lust..

"Kyle ano ba nangyayari say-----" he grabbed my jaw using his one free hand. I
flinched in pain. I didn't even got the chance to collect myself for what he was
saying a while ago.

"Are you complaining huh? You want me to remind who owns you?!" Right there and
then after his words slip on his mouth,he attacked me with a ferocious kiss. I felt
dizzy by the alcohol scent from him. He was kissing me like a wildebeests. He slid
his tongue inside my mouth forcefully. I was still in the midst of collecting
myself on why Kyle is acting like this and there he is,being furious like the
usual. I suddenly trembled in fear and he doesn't seem to care. He was mad again
and he won't listen to anyone but only himself when he's mad. I knew him too well.

Without breaking the kiss,he ripped off the blouse of my uniform causing it to
exposed my bare skin. I showed him the urge of covering myself because for
whoever's sake we're gonna do an outdoor sex?! That was insane. He suddenly grabbed
a handful of my hair that made me winced in pain.

"K-kyle wag naman d-dito" he ignored my words and makes his way on roaming his
hand on my mounds to fondle it. I felt his other hand roaming over me and again I
hated myself for I uncontrollaby moaned in pleasure. He continue tugging away my
uniform until it was totally destroyed and useless. He then removed his shirt
fast,throwing it on the ground and get his warm hands back on my mounds. He
squeezed it and I suddenly felt my bra unclasped. It fell down right on the
ground,my breast are now exposed. He was now stroking and touching the peak of my
mounds like there's no tomorrow,he was putting all his assertiveness by squeezing
it. I winced with both pleasure and pain.. He get back on harshly kissing my lips
as I can feel our breathing became ragged and uneven.

I don't know how he destroyed my uniform pants,I just suddenly felt it was harshly
removed away from my body. He gripped on my nape and venomously tilted his head to
deepen the kiss. He glued himself on me and I felt how hard his manhood was,and
started rubbing it on my thighs.

"Shit!" he groaned loudly. I heard him unbuckling his belt hurrily. When he was
done with his pants,he made me bent over the car hood. I was about to protest but I
winced because he slapped my haunch. He harshly ripped my lacy panty and I almost
squealed. I was about to turned around but I failed bacause he slammed his hardness
inside me without any warning..

"Oh God!" I moaned in pleasure. He started pounding really fast. He also bent down
reaching my shoulders as he bit the soft spots in it.He grunted and groaned as it
sent chills right through my spine. I was still roaming my eyes because I was
worried that someone might see us.But I guess not,there's no sign anything right
there. Just the view.small house,the car and us..

He started licking my neck and trailed it's way on my nape which tingles me and
added chills on my spine. He rammed his shaft way faster and harder..

"Oh Fvck!" he growled. My body was raised up off the hood because of the force of
his pounding in and out of me. He didn't bother to take time to ease in it. I was
suddenly feeling the familiar sensation building up.

"Ohh K-kyle... Pleeeasee.." I don't even know where my bare hands was gripping,It
automatically roamed and flew over the car's hood..

He grabbed my hair again and wrapped it in his hand causing my head to raised up
and arched my back. Putting his other hand on my shoulder,It again felt like he was
riding on something. He exerted his full force to plunged his sex in and out way
faster and harder,meeting our deepest recesses then viciously fondling my mounds.
We're both now breathing heavily. I hated myself more because at the back of my
mind I was yelling that I should protest to what he was doing,but God I don't want
him to stop because it felt so damn good. Rough or smooth,either way,Kyle still
managed for me,to want him more.

Later on, I was muffling moans and grunts as I arched my back,pounding his manhood
faster and deeper than the usual,On a spur of a moment I burst meeting tons of
ecstatic frenzy and felt exploding fireworks inside me. My body was throbbing and
start shaking uncontrollably as he suddenly stop to pulled out his manhood. He held
my waist and flipped me over to face him. He lay me on the hood of the car and make
his way inside me again,continuing his unfinished business..

As he plunged inside me venomously,he trapped me between his palm leaning back to

look right straight into my eyes. Our heated gazes locked while he was pounding
fast..

"I want you to come until you almost lose your sanity.. Look at me Zoey!" he
scowled. My mouth almost formed an O shape as I felt a building tension inside me
again.I glanced at him rationally and I almost close my eyes with too much pleasure
I felt. "And don't you dare close your eyes! Just look at me while fvcking you!"
he commanded breathlessly with a gritted teeth.. I can feel his balls hung-low and
jiggled with his manhood-pumping efforts,slapping each to my haunch hole..I can
also hear a fast pumping sounds from us..

And with one strong thrust and hearing a heavy breath coming from him he pricked
deep meeting my hips. He spilled his seeds,I can feel it all squirting inside me
"Oohhh Fvck!!" he grunted ang growled,I saw his jaw clenched and and his fist as he
gripped my hips.He was still gently thrusting his shaft in and out,composing and
collecting himself from his earth-shattering orgasm,he rubbed his semen on the lips
of my womanhood. This is a pretty intoxicated situation,because I thought he was
going to stop but he didn't. He started pounding again.. He begun putting the peak
of my mounds on his mouth,he pulled back meeting our burning gazes..

"I won't stop Zoey until your cunt turned prone!." he said in a dangerously hoarse
but breathlessly tone,I can feel the whimper on his voice because of the friction
of pounding. "You're mine. Do you understand?!.." he whined.. I couldn't answer for
I think anytime I'm going to lose it again,he was still banging himself to me..

I came for the nth time and I lost count. I feel so week and tired but like he said
he won't stop. Right there, and then, in the hood of his car..

"Ahhh Fvck!" he came again for the nth time. That moment,he was able to squirm
around the hood. I couldn't move. I felt so exhaustedly prone,weak and tired. Halos
wala na akong pakialam sa sarili ko sa sobrang panlalata ng katawan ko. On my
peripheral vision I saw Kyle getting his shirt and throw it on my naked body. He
put his pants on and brushed some of his fingers through his hair. Being
exhausted,I tried my best to wear his polo shirt so I can get inside the house. My
legs was still throbbing and I can feel that anytime I will passed out.. Hindi ko
na tinignan si Kyle. Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman ko bakit bigla na lang siya
naging ganun ulit.

When I got inside,hinanap ko ang kwarto para tumingin ng maayos na damit,nilagay ko

sa kama yun ang pumasok sa cr para maligo. The moment where the water starts
running on my skin my tears burst.. Tinakpan ko ang bibig ko para pigilan pero
patuloy na nanginginig ang balikat ko sa pag-iyak ko..Hindi ko na maintindihan.
Bakit ganon? Pakiramdam ko binaboy niya ako.. I felt like,I was again his walking
sex machine. After a cold shower,I went out and dried myself. Humiga ako sa kama at
hindi ko namalayan na nakatulog na ko..

****
Nagising ako at agad akong napatingin sa orasan sa tabi ng kama. 2 am na pala.
Nakaramdam ako ng uhaw kaya naisipan kong lumabas para maghanap ng maiinom. Parang
maiiyak na naman ako ng maramdaman ko ang pananakit ng buong katawan ko,hindi ako
makagalaw ng maayos. Bigla kong naalala si Kyle kaya nagmadali akong lumabas.
Napatigil ako ng makita ko siya sa sofa sa living room na nakahiga. Parang
namimilipit ito sa ginaw. Kumuha ako ng kumot at unan sa kwarto para ibigay sa
kanya. Hindi ko na siya ginising dahil baka magalit lang siya.. Hindi ko alam pero
natulog lang ako pakiramdam ko nawala na yung sakit na nararamdaman ko kay Kyle.
Hindi ko magawang magalit sa kanya. Gustong gusto ko magalit pero bakit tuwing
makikita ko siya wala ako magawa,kinakain lang ako lalo ng nararamdaman ko na
matinding pagmamahal sa kanya..I gently ran some of my fingers through his hair and
kissed his forehead..

Pilit kong isiniksik ang sarili ko sa kanya sa sofa.. Pinagkasya ko ang sarili ko
sa maliit na space. Niyakap ko siya ng mahigpit. He stirred and he slowly opened
his eyes. Halatang nagulat siya ng maramdaman at makita niya ako.. Dapat hindi ako
ang gumawa nito pero naiinis ako sa sarili ko dahil hindi ko siya matiis.. Tears
suddenly formed in my eyes,blurring my sight..I looked straight in his eyes,hindi
katulad kanina,his face was now tender. Hindi ko sigurado but I saw remorse in his
eyes. Galit lang siya kaya niya nagawa yun.. Nagsisisi naman na siguro siya..

"K-kyle.. Huwag ka n-nang magalit sakin please... Sorry na.. Kung ano man yun.. H-
hindi na mauulit.. Basta wag ka lang m-magalit sa akin.." my voice broke, I almost
faltered near the end. Niyakap ko lang siya ng mahigpit. My shoulders are
uncontrollably shaking..Hindi ko talaga kaya na magalit sa akin si Kyle,karma ko
siguro ito dahil hindi ko agad sinabi sa kanya yung tungkol kay Seven. Marahil
kasalanan ko din kaya siya nagalit..Tinignan ko siya and he was coldly staring at
me.. As if on cue,he caressed my head gently. He clutched his strong arms around me
and buried my face on his chest..

"I'm sorry, I was just mad.. and..." I looked up only to locked our bland gazes.."
so jealous.." he said..umiling-iling lang ako..

"You don't have to.. Ikaw lang ang mahal ko.. Pangako hindi na mauulit. Sabihin mo
lang kung ano gusto mong gawin ko.. Wag ka lang magalit sa akin." he weakly smiled
at me and just shook his head,he buried my face on his chest again.. Ganun lang
kami buong gabi kahit paano nabawasan ang sakit na nararamdaman ko. Isa lang
talaga ang kailangan ko iwasan. Ang galitin si Kyle..

Kinabukasan maaga kaming umalis ni Kyle doon. Kahit na medyo tahimik na naman siya
ulit alam ko ilang araw lang mawawala din yon ulit at babalik siya sa dati. Pilit
ko na lang kinalimutan ang nangyari,ang importante he was sorry.Okay na sa akin
yon.. Mahal na mahal ko lang talaga si Kyle.
*****

Xeth's POV

Death anniversary ng Lola ko ngayon--sa father side..I was thinking of dropping by

sa Cementery at dalan siya ng bulaklak.. I was hindered when my phone rang,I smiled
as I saw Aya's name boomed out from my phone's screen. Sinagot ko agad yun..

"Hey babe.."

[Where are you? hindi ba tayo pupunta sa Lola mo?]

"Ako na lang babe,balak ko din dalawin si Tita Margarette eh.." I was referring to
Kyle's mom..

[Okay,daan ka sa bahay after mo. Ingat ka.]

"Okay, I love you.."

[I hate you, ge bye..]

Natawa na lang ako habang tinitignan ko ang phone ko. Pagdating ko doon dumiretso
ako sa puntod ni Lola,kinausap ko ng onti at nag-offer ng silent prayer.. Malayo pa
dito yung kay Tita Margarette pero pwede naman lakarin. Bitbit ko ang flowers and I
frozed as I saw a familiar figure on tita Margarette's tomb. Tinaggal ko ang shades
ko at inaninag mabuti at hindi nga ako nagkakamali. Lumapit naman ako agad sa
puntod at nilagay yung flowers. He was sitting right next to his mother's tomb..
Balak ko pa nga siyang gulatin o takutin pero nung nakita ko kung gaano kaseryoso
yung mukha niya nagbago isip ko. I heard him made a deep sigh..

"I'm confused.." he blurted out all of a sudden.

"Is it about Zoey?" he reluctantly gave me a slight nod. Umupo ako sa tabi niya..
"You love her, She loves you. Anong nakakalito dun?" I simply answered him..

"I always end up getting mad at her. I can't barely forget what she did to me. It
was the most horrible scene to remember and it keeps haunting me.." Napabuntong
hininga na lang ako,alam ko na sa sinasabi niya hindi biro ang problema niya,nila
ni Zoey I must say. I know na dumating sa punto na halos patayin niya dati ang
sarili niya dahil kay Zoey. Pero witness ko kung paano pinagsisihan ni Zoey ang
ginawa nya nun. Hindi na din iba sa akin si Zoey. Kaya kahit hindi ako
madaldal,idadaldal ko na sa kanya. Baka makatulong. Isa pa pinsan ko pa din siya
kahit anong mangyari.."I want to get even..I want her to suffer too" napatingin
ako sa kanya and seeing his jaw and fist clenched gives me chills. Kahit ako
nakakaramdam ng takot pag nagagalit si Kyle. Iba siyang magalit,bata pa lang kami
ganun na siya. At sa tono ng pananalita niya natutunugan ko na hindi maganda ang
lagay ni Zoey sa kanya..

"Do you have any idea how Zoey suffered when you left?.." I snickered to make the
situation light. He glared at me pero hindi ko pinansin.."Hindi mo ba napapansin
ang puntod ni Tita? Kahit 5 taon ka nawala maayos na maayos pa din ito.. At parang
bagong bago.." nagtataka naman ang itsura niya ngayon na nakatitig sa akin.. I
sighed again.. "Do you have any idea na every month,twice na pumupunta ng LA si
Zoey para lang hanapin ka.." Ngayon ako naman ang tumingin sa kanya at halatang
halata na gulat siya sa sinabi ko..

"But your Dad didn't let her see you.. Nagsisisi na siya Kyle sa ginawa niya noon.
Kung alam mo lang ang pinagdaanan niya noon habang wala ka,sapat na yon para makita
mo na you're even.." sabi ko habang pinaglalaruan yung damo sa kinauupuan ko.. "Wag
mo pahirapan ang sarili mo,mahal na mahal ka ni Zoey. Nakikita mo naman yun eh.
Alam ko.." there was a long silence. And for the first time nakinig lang siya sa
haba ng sinabi ko.

"Araw-araw dito namin siya sinusundo ni Aya. She spends more of her time talking to
Tita Margarette everyday,nahinto lang nuong mamatay ang parents niya.. Lahat lahat
ng galing sayo at mula sayo iningatan at minahal niya.. She's not the immature Zoey
anymore.." habang nagsasalita ako,nakatitig naman siya sa akin na parang hindi pa
naniniwala sa mga sinasabi ko..

"Pang-bakla lang yang 'I want to get even' mo dude.. " I tapped his shoulders..
but he glared at me..Muntik na ako mapatayo sa takot pero tinapangan ko na lang ang
sarili ko.. "Hindi biro yon,totoo yon at hindi ko babawiin yon. That is so gay
dude.. Hindi ba pwedeng mahal mo siya,mahal ka niya tapos,tapos na? Bakit kasi
pinapahirapan mo ang sarili mo? Pinipigilan mong mas mahalin si Zoey eh it's
obvious that you're truly,madly and deeply inlove with her.." I said while
chuckling..

"I was in deep shit.. I don't know what to do. Everytime I see her I can picture
how devastated myself was,way back. But when she started crying and got hurt
because of me my plans are all ruined, I felt being backflipped-----Awww what was
that for you---! Fuck you!!" binatukan ko nga. Plans plans pang nalalaman..

"Fuck me? Dude di tayo talo. Incest eh.." I joked,he was stroking his hand sa part
na binatukan ko.. "Sige.. Ganito nalang.. Sasaya ka ba pag nakita mong miserable si
Zoey? Kung talagang oo sige suntukin mo ko hindi ako gaganti." I made a tsk sound..
"Nagkapalit yata kayo ng utak ni Zoey eh.. Dude seriously what the fvck is wrong
with you?" I scowled at him,making some want-some-piece-of-me gesture...

"I hurted her.. many times.. And she didn't even hesitate to forgive me.. Fvck! I
really am confused.." sabi naman niya habang napasabunot sa buhok niya.. The guy
seems really frustrated..

"Tss.. Ikaw na lang hindi marunong magpatawad dude... Yun ang problema mo.. Tignan
mong mabuti si Zoey,no doubt mahal na mahal ka niya.. Ikaw na lang ang problema..
Patingin ka kaya sa doktor?" tumayo na ako at pinagpag ko ang dumi sa pants ko.. I
put my shades back and faced him.. "Ikaw din.. Pag nawala na siya sayo.. Baka
magsisi ka.." Sa huling sinabi ko. mukhang natigilan naman na siya..I started
walking away.. But..

"Hey asshole!" hinarap ko siya at nakatayo siya giving me his infamous poker
face.."I just can't believe you're my cousin.." iiling-iling na sabi niya.. I
grinned at him at nagtuloy na sa paglalakad. Zoey owe me bigtime with this..

******

Kyle's POV

What just Xeth told me was like a bomb on my face. The moment he walked away I
drove back all the way to the Vinoco building. I loosen the tie on my neck as I
entered the ceo's main office..I raised my head up closing my eyes while I sat on
the swivel chair..Rubbing the bridge of my nose with my eyes closed,I can see
Zoey's face. I yanked my phone off from my pocket and dragged the screen to where
the videos are..I stared at it for moment and that was enough for me to realized
something,Xeth was right.. But still there's a part of me yelling that I just
needed time,I still felt tormented.. I was about to touch the 'delete all' button
but I was hindered by a beep sound coming from the intercom..

"Sir.. Si Mr. Chua po nasa kabilang lobby. He was insanely throwing

everything,sabi niya magpoprotest daw po siya----" I placed my phone on my table
only to get the other one on my pocket--the phone I use for business matters,to
contact the security. Mr. Chua was a desperate businessman who offered me a bloody
proposal. I rejected it causing their company to bankrupt. What can I do? The
proposal was obviously a fraud..

I headed my way to the lobby and to personally talk to him.. He's really a dead
meat! Troublesome creature.

I went to the lobby fast and found Mr. Chua protesting there and making a
humiliating scene..

"Kasalanan mo to bakit nalugi kompanya ko!" he keep on shouting. Later on, the
securities came and dragged him outside the building.I neutralized the intense
scenario first before I headed my way back to the office.. I was about to opened
the door when the voice of my secretary hindered..

"Sir,may appointment po ba kayo kay Miss Kath Alferez?" she asked with a perplexed
look because her face was chaotic.. I pulled my brows together in a frown,giving
her a befuddled look in response..

"I don't remember I have any appointment with her, why?" I answered her bemused.

"Ah Sir kagagaling lang kasi dito,naabutan ko nasa office lobby nyo kaso bigla
naman na pong umalis.. Hindi ko po alam kung bakit.." she told me as he started to
scanned some of my schedules.. I just ignored her and entered my office..

I glanced at my table from where I left my private phone and shoved it on my bare
hands.I was staring those for a moment then I undoubtedly raped the 'delete all'
button and tucked it inside my pocket.I chuckled as I shook my head thinking how
jerk I was,I was being a dickhead.I will be going home early today for I was
thinking of giving Zoey flowers,I've been rough on her again lately and I feel
horribly bad about it. I already promised in front of my mom's grave that I will
try my best to finally reconciliate Zoey.I know it won't be easy. I have to do it
one step at a time.. I know I can possibly do it....

Because I'm almost there..

******
 A/N: Oha! Magulo ba si Kyle? hahaha Sa mga hindi pa naiinlove hindi nyo
maiintindihan talaga. Pero sa mga nainlove na dyan alam nyo kung bakit magulo.
haha! Waaa! Takot ako sa feedbacks ng chapter na to..

VOMMENTS guys.. I assure you guys walang makakaalam kung ano ang next na
mangyayari. haha! Bleh! ;p

Goodnight!

Chapter 22 - Zoey 'The Goddess wife'.. >>

A/N: SPG ALERT!! Mga bata.. Uwi muna,bawal dito.. Wag matigas ang ulo.. ^.^

*****

Kyle's POV

"Fuck!" This is so gay! I ruffled my hair in frustration. It's easier to be nice

when I was still deceitful to Zoey but now..what the hell! What the fvck should I
tell her? How should I tell her?.. This is so render null and viod!

I was pacing back and forth then I cleared my throat and put my bare hands on my
waist..

"Let's go on a date.." Naah... sounds pushy and too overbearing! How about...

"Do you want to watch a movie? you know.. You and me? together?" Tsss. No of course
she might say no because she's tired.. Damn it! I cleared my throat again and
composed myself.

"There's a new resto somewhere in 7th street,I heard they make delicious pasta..
Let's try it.." What the hell?! Sounds randomly stupid.. Ohhh.. I know.. Just the
right word. I tapped my index finger to my chin before I composed myself
again..then cleared my throat..

"Wifey.. Can you join me for dinner tonight please.." There! Perfect.. I took a
deep breath and took the bouquet of pink tulips I bought earlier. I was waiting
for Zoey to arrived. I didn't fetch her because she brought her own car.. I was in
deep thinking and I almost jumped when the door opened,only to see Zoey's face in a
befuddled manner.. I quickly hid the bouquet at my back.. I'm such a dimwit and
asshole! Fvck! Give it to her dickhead! What are you waiting for!

Her face suddenly turned grief-stricken..I keep cursing at the back of my mind,she
always looks heavyhearted lately. She also looked pale,maybe she's tired..

"Kumain ka na?" she smiled weakly. I unconciously nodded my head but when I've
apprehend that I was planning to ask her for a date I harshly shook my head. Wrong
move I guess,because she furrowed her brows and she seems more bewildered.

She was now busy tugging her uniform off. I was just staring at her and when she
notiiced that I was scanning her,she blushed and turned around in nothing flat.She
mad all the way to the bathroom and I heard the dripping sound of the shower..

Relax Dickhead. Relax. Just say it to her..I keep compelling myself..I waited for
Zoey to finish.. I was pacingback and forth inside our room like a moron.My
breathing become uneven when I heard the bathroom door opened. She was wearing her
white robe while fretting her hair using a towel.
I cleared my throat and composed myself.. Fvck! Why am I so fvcking nervous!? I
felt like I'm some kind of a numbskull.. Speak now you dimwit! She's your wife for
fvck's sake!

"Date..." What the fvck is that?! I was practicing that line over and over again
and I only blurted out one fvcking word?! What the fvck is wrong with me?! She
turned to face me only to see that she was more bewildered.. Her brows are pulled
together..

"H-ha?.." Sometimes I just wanna punch myself or even kick my own balls If I can..
She was hindered from fretting and drying her hair as she look at me right into my
eyes..I cleared my throat again..

"I said date.. Didn't you hear it?.." I didn't intended to scowled at her but I
wanna punch myself as I saw her twitched in astonishment.. She suddenly turned
anxious..

"N-ngayon na?" she asked stutteringly... I noddded in response, my hands are all
sweaty because I was still hiding the bouquet of tulips at my back even though I
know she already saw it. Indeed I wanna give it to her but I felt weird,my body
frozed not considering that it wasn't my brain commands them. I'm such a dork!
Fvck!..

Zoey's POV

Agad akong nag-bihis,parang nag-iba na naman kasi yung tono ng pananalita ni Kyle.
Ayoko naman magalit siya sa akin. Dalawang araw na simula nung umuwi kami galing
tagaytay. Hindi ko maintindihan pero simula nun hindi na lumalapit sa akin si Kyle.
Nakatulog nga ako kagabi sa pag-aakalang tatabihan niya ako,pero hindi. Hindi siya
tumabi sa akin,o tumabi man siya hindi ko namalayan. Basta pag gising ko nakaligo
at nakabihis na siya ng sobrang aga. Naging malayo siya sa akin at ramdam ko yun.
Pakiramdam ko bumalik kami mula umpisa..

Ngayon iba na naman siya,hindi ko na nga siya maintindihan sa mga kinikilos niya.
Gusto niya na lumabas naman kami ngayon. Hindi ko maiwasan na kabahan sa mga
kinikilos at pinapakita na naman niya. Kyle most of the times,is so unpredictable..

Dahil halos mag-gagabi na ng maisipan ni Kyle na lumabas, I just wore a dress with
an abstract design,I commingled it with a half armani leather jacket and pants
emphasizing how shiny my hair was.. Paglabas ko ng walk-in closet wala na si Kyle.
Siguro nasa labas na siya at nainip kakahintay sa akin.

Lumabas na ako agad ng kwarto,nakasalubong ko naman si Andrei na mukhang kakagising

lang.. Nakalimutan ko na ginagawa ni Andrei ang araw ang gabi at gabi ang araw..I
heard him chuckling..

"Wow. May lakad?" he asked habang iniinom niya ang tubig na dala niya,I suddenly
noticed that he was half naked and has a messy hair which fits on him,he looks
sexy. Magkapatid nga sila ni Kyle..

"Sa labas na kami siguro mag didinner.." sagot ko naman sa kanya, I'm trying my
best to smile at him para hindi maging awkward ang sitwasyon. Mukha naman okay na
si Andrei. Although awkward pa din ang pakiramdam ko pag kaharap siya..
"Oh well.. Sige ingat kayo.." I nodded and smiled at him but I was interrupted by
someone who came out from his room. Soot niya yung oversize shirt ni Andrei,at
hindi ito si Sherniel. The last time I checked she's too skinny samantalang ang
babaeng ito was way hotter. She has a voluptuary body.. I scanned her from head to
toe and when our gazes met she smiled at me.. Agad naman siyang yumakap kay
Andrei..

"Hon bigla kang nawala.." her voice was sweet, I heard Andrei chuckled..

"Namiss mo ako agad?" Andrei blabbed before wrapping his arms to the girl's
waist.. Agad naman niyang hinalikan ito ng mariin and for crying out loud they
started making out in front of me..Hello guys! I'm here! When Andrei pulled
away,napatingin siya sa akin..

"Oh Sorry.. Zoey this is Bella.. my uhmmm.. friend.. " he chuckled. God! Bakit ba
lahat ng pinapakilala niyang pinapatulog niya dito 'kaibigan' daw niya.. Friends
don't kiss like that! Nag-smile naman sakin yung girl.."And Bella,si Zoey.. Asawa
ng kuya ko.." he said introducing me so smiled back..

"Ahh una na ko.. Hinhintay ako ni Kyle sa baba. See you guys around.." paalam ko sa
kanila at umalis na. Pagbaba ko naman nakita ko si Kyle sa garage. He was leaning
on the car's door.. Hindi ko naman intensyon na gayahin ang soot niya pero naka-
leather jacket din siya. Ngayon ko lang siya nakitang ganyan ang soot. Lagi kasing
naka-suit o kaya naman naka-shirt.. But right now,he looks so damn hot..I can't
help my self but to check him out.. When he glanced at me he checked his wrist
watch while making a 'tsk' sound.. I sighed,baka mawala na naman siya sa mood..

Hindi naman siya nagsalita instead he opened the door,umikot siya agad sa driver's
side at sumakay. He left the door hang open. Agad naman ako sumakay doon,tahimik pa
din si Kyle. At pakiramdam ko sobrang haba ng byahe namin,natatakot akong
magsalita.Naisip kong kunin ang phone ko sa bag para sana maghanap ng malalaro at
hindi ako mainip.But on my peripheral vision nakita ko sa likod na upuan ang isang
bouquet ng pink tulips. Yun yung hawak niya kanina noong nasa kwarto kami,hindi
naman niya binigay sa akin kaya ayoko mag-assume na sa akin nga yon yun.Epekto na
siguro sa akin na pag nagagalit si Kyle ay hindi ako makapag salita.

I shrugged the thoughts away and focused myself on other things. Napansin ko na
lang na hininto ni Kyle sa isang fancy and elegant restaurant ang sasakyan..

"Stay.." sabi niya bago niya patayin yung makina ng sasakyan..Stay? Ano ako ngayon?
Aso? I sighed.. Bumaba naman siya ng kotse at sinunod ko siya na mag-'stay'. Pero
nung sinundan ko siya ng tingin umikot siya sa side ko and he opened the door for
me.I heard him cleared his throat. malikot din ang mata niya at kung saan-saan
tumitingin,pero hindi siya tumitingin mismo sa akin o sa mga mata ko..

Pag-kababa ko,nagsimula na ako maglakad,narinig ko pa ang pagsara ng pinto ng

kotse.. Nagulat na lang ako ng biglang hawakan ni Kyle ang kamay ko. Para akong
nakuryente. Okay na kaya ulit kami? Namimiss ko na kasi ang pagkamalambing niya
eh.. He guided me inside the restaurant.. Nung pumasok siya syempre hindi magkanda-
ugaga ang mga waiter dahil kilala na din siya. Malamang na i-prioritize ang isang
mayaman na katulad niya..Sa sobrang sossy at elegant ng place feeling ko,out of
place kami dahil sa soot namin. Mukha kaming aattend ng party. Si Kyle ang nag-
order,nung tinanong naman niya ako kung ano ang gusto ko,sinabi ko na lang na kahit
na ano. Hindi naman ako maselan sa pagkain eh..
Nung dumating na lahat ng order I felt like I'm gonna hug the porcelain goddess.
Something on my stomach felt weird and funny.I wrinkled my nose because of the
smell.Ang mahal mahal ng binabayad dito tapos ganito yung amoy ng food nila? Ano ba
naman yan..

"What's wrong?" biglang tanong ni Kyle..I bet he saw my face was corrugated.

"Bakit ganon yung amoy? Hindi mo ba naamoy? Parang ang baho.." I said.. His brows
pulled together and he started sniffing..

"I don't smell anything funny,infact I love the scent.. " He answered, I cockled my
face and swallow.. Ang baho baho kaya hindi ba niya naamoy? Ano yun para sa akin
lang yung amoy? Kahit iritang irita ako namili na lang ako ng kakainin ko.. Napili
ko naman yung Pappardelle Al Ragu.. Yun lang gusto ko kainin..

"You're just playing with your food Zoey.. It's rude.." saway naman sa akin ni
Kyle.. Hindi ko naman kasi maubos ang dami-dami at saka mukha lang siyang masarap
hindi naman pala...

"Sorry.. Busog na kasi ako.." I blabbed with a lame tone..

"Busog? How? You didn't almost eat the half of it.. Are you okay?" he asked.I felt
butterflies on my stomach because somehow he sounded concerned..

"No, I'm okay.. Sige na kakainin ko na to.." bigla tuloy ako ginanahan kumain. I
glanced at kyle na pinagpatuloy ang pagkain niya. Ang lakas niya pa din
kumain,palihim ko siyang tinignan pero ang weird kasi parang gusto ko siya hampasin
sa mukha. Parang nang-gigigil akong gawin yun..I shook my head and started eating
my food. Pinilit kong ubusin yon kahit masuka-suka ako..

Pagkatapos namin kumain, agad naman nagbayad si Kyle..Hinawakan niya ulit yung
kamay ko palabas ng restaurant.. Hindi ko alam kung saan kami pupunta kaya naman
naisipan kong itanong..

"Kyle san tayo pupunta?" hindi siya sumagot,napahiya tuloy ako.. Tahimik muna siya
ng ilang sandali pero nag-salita din naman siya..

"I really don't know..." He made a tsk sound and cursed under his breath. Para
kasing ayaw pa niya umuwi,sa nakikita ko. Kaya naman ako na nag-isip..

"Bakit hindi na lang tayo pumunta sa Altoxy.." I was referring to the bar na
pagmamay-ari nilang magkakaibigan. Hindi kasi kami nakapunta nung opening..

"Are you sure?" tanong niya na parang hindi makapaniwala..

"Oo naman. Ngayon palang kita makakasama mag-bar eh.." I smiled at him. Tumingin
naman siya sa akin pero agad din niyang tinignan yung dinadaanan namin. I glanced
back at the window.. I almost twitched when I felt his hands on mine.He intertwined
and locked it together, napatingin ako sa kanya pero naka-focused pa din ang tingin
niya sa daan. Sobrang saya ng nararamdaman ko.At last he wasn't grumpy again. I
sighed and squeezed his hand in response.

"I know.. I .. you know.. I didn't mean to.. " he seems lost for words.. "I'm
really sorry Zoey.. Don't worry.. It won't ever happened again...I promise.." he
added.. Muntik na ako maiyak sa sinabi niya. Ok na sa akin yun,alam kong hindi
naman niya sinasadya. Galit lang talaga siya.. I knew it.

"I love you.." yun lang ang tanging nasabi ko pagkatapos niyang magsalita. I heard
him snickered. patingin-tingin siya sa daan at saka sa akin.. His kiss the back of
my palm while it was still intertwined with his fingers.

"I love you too.." he responded while smiling.. Siguro normal lang sa mga mag-asawa
ang magkaroon ng misunderstanding. i'm willing to swallow every pride I have just
to save our relationship. Mas ok naman yun kaysa hayaan kong masira ang pagsasama
namin mag-asawa..

*****

Masayang masaya naman na pumasok kami ni Kyle sa bar. Hawak-hawak niya ang kamay
ko. Pagpasok namin agad kaming dumiretso sa mga VIP area. Sa second floor,only to
see Vann there,he was with a girl.. She was so pretty and she looked so innocent.
Ano ba ang pinakain ni Vann dito para sumama sa kanya?

"Dude!" Vann greeted Kyle blissfully,they did some weird manly handshakes. Kumuha
si Kyle ng drinks namin tapos pinakilala sa amin ni Vann yung kasama niya.
Classmate niya ito and her name is Phoebe. It suits her..

The whole time na nasa bar kami, Kyle was possessively snaking his arms on my
waist. Ang ingay pero laging nasa akin lang yung atensyon niya. Binabato pa nga
siya ni Vann ng shriveled tissues dahil pag nasasalita si Vann hindi nakikinig si
Kyle. Lagi lang siya sa akin nakatingin at nakikipagkwentuhan..

"Dude, Baka magkapalit kayo ng mukha.." Vann blurted out..

"Shut up needle dick.."he exclamied. nagtawanan naman kami ni Phoebe sa sinabi ni

Kyle kay Vann..

"Who me? Needle dick?! Come on dude!" Vann protested..

"Moron, Of course I'm kidding.. " Kyle grinned as he drink his gin and tonic. He
glanced at me as he leaned closer,then whispered."Are you okay? Tell me if you need
anything.." I just smiled at him and kissed him.. The placed was somehow dark. Nasa
kabilang couch sila Vann,at busy silang nag-uusap ni Phoebe.It wasn't supposed to
be a long kiss but he held my nape and tilted his head to scrape out more the
kiss..

He started moving his lips and caressed my face.. To sum it all,from the moment we
got married this was the most libidinous sulty kiss from him. It was heavy but
wistful. I don't know but this kiss was entirely different. It felt like he was
saying how much he cared and how much he love me.

"Jesus! Guys get a room!" Vann exclaimed but we just choose to be oblivious. We
turned blinded eye on the circumferential. He pulled away and smiled seductively.He
gave me delightfully charming smile that God knows I'm fighting the urge of biting
his lips.. As we're both panting hastily he blurted out something I couldn't
understand..

"What did you say?" I asked him..

"I said, you're still a lousy kisser.." Oh my God! I remembered that once he told
me I was a lousy kisser,that was way back in college. Our first kiss,noted that
we're at mcdonalds that time,how can I consign that to oblivion.I pinched his hips
plafully and he twitched.Then,as if on cue,he drank until the last drop of his gin
and tonic.
"Phoebe wag mo silang tignan. Bad! Bawal ka pang manood ng bold.." Vann spilled as
he covered Phoebe's eyes with his filthy hands..

"Ano ka ba Vann.."Phoebe said while giggling. She really looked so innocent. Kyle
crumpled some tissues and throw it to Vann.. We all laughed and started telling
senseless prattles.

Then all of a sudden,I twitched because I felt like peeing already..

"Hubby.. cr lang po ako.." I popped off. He looked at me and he stood fast then
held my hands..

"I'll come with you.." he said as if he was commanding.. I just shook my head.

"I'll be fine hubby,diyan ka na lang.." He scooted closer to me and held my waist..

"Are you sure?" I nodded.. He kissed my forehead before yanking off his hands. I
hurriedly went to the nearest comfort room. Ang bilis kong nahanap naman yung cr. I
entered the nearest cubicle. I was humming and in the midst of peeing when my eyes
landed on my pink lacy panty..

There was a red spot in it. Pero konti lang siya. I furrowed my brows. Parang last
last week lang ang last period ko ah? Meron ulit?..I shrugged the thoughts away at
the back of my mind. Buti na lang may dala akong pang-emergency...

Paglabas ko ng cr,nagcoconcentrate ako sa pag-kalkal ng bag ko dahil hinahanap ko

ang phone ko it was then suddenly I bumped on someone..

"Ouch.. Watch where you---- Zoey?! Oh Zoey darling.. What a coincidence?.. God.."
I almost rolled my eyes when I glanced at her. She was using me her bitchy tone and
I know how cold,warm and shiny plastic he was.. Nag-beso-beso kami.

"Yeah..What a coincidence.." Plastikan pala gusto niya eh.. I'll give it to her..

"Sorry I wasn't looking. My bad.. Who's with you Miel?" This time I literally
rolled my eyes. 'Miel'? For fvck's sake.. Give me a break!

"My husband.." I emphasized the word husband and I even prolonged the 'D' sound
using a bitchy tone as well..

"Really? You mean Kyle? Siya nakita ko kasama mo kanina eh.." I raised my right
brow. Alam naman pala niya bakit tinatanong niya pa?..

"Yeah.." Later on,may lalaking lumapit sa kanya and snaked it's arm on her waist..
Hindi ko kilala yung lalaki pero hindi pinansin ni Kath. Malamang wala lang sa
kanya yun..

Husay lumandi.. Professional na professional ah.. Subsob kasi sa training eh..

I sighed and I was about to walked away but she grabbed my arm..

"Ano ba.. Mamaya na nga.. Dun ka ka muna kakausapin
Friend? Who says?.. I need tissue I think I'm going
naman agad yung lalaki na mukhang naiinis.. Hinarap
Are you avoiding me? Don't tell me bitter ka pa din
furrowed and I faced her as I crossed my arms.
ko lang yung friend ko.." Yuck!
to blow chunks here.. Umalis
ako ni Kath.. "Miel,wait lang..
dahil kay Kyle.." my brows
"No I'm not.." I stated in as-a-matter-of-fact tone..

"If not,then let's be friends again. Part lang naman si Kyle ng collection ko. Wala
na sakin yun. Oh God! Of course you know me too well. I hope you won't take it
personally miel.. Namiss kaya kita!" Whoa!? For real? Ang plastik talaga nitong
babaeng to..

"Okay.." I answered thriftly. She graciously simpered..

"Yay! Thanks Miel.." Tumalikod siya at may inabot na dalawang drinks sa waiter..
"At dahil friends na tayo again. Let's drink.." she gave me a tequila shot glass,
she raised it leveling her head.. "This an impromptu celebration for the two us..
Let's make a toast miel.." I raised my shot glass too.. "To life.. To happiness and
of course.. Victory.." she emphasized her word 'victory' I just mentally rolled my
eyes. Iniinom naman namin at muntik na ako masuka sa lasa. I do drink alcohol but
matagal ko ng tigilan..Occassionally na lang.. Nag-init bigla yung buong katawan
ko.. I was still collecting myself from the impact of the tequila but Kath filled
the shot glass again,tawak na niya yung isang bote ng tequila..

"Miel,you should drink. Pampalakas ng tuhod yan.. I know when you and Kyle got home
you'll be latch on it to a sexy night.." She winked at me.. Napatigil ako,mukha
ngang sincere naman na siya sa sinasabi niya at tinutulak pa niya talaga ko sa sexy
night na yan ha --bigla kong naalala na I have my period,Kyle will surely be
celibated for how many days then.So, Ibig sabihin wala na lang talaga sa kanya yun?
Kahit paano gumaan ang loob ko at pinag-bigyan ko siya. Hindi naman siguro
masama,basta mag-iingat lang ako sa kanya..

*****

Kyle's POV

"Dude,where the hell did Zoey go?" I glared at Vann who was now making a surrender
hand gesture.. It was almost 30 minutes when she left.. I was about to stand up but
I saw Zoey walking.. What the hell? She was diagonally walking to be exact.. She
harshly sit on the couch and rested her back..

"Oh my... Earthquake.. What the hell.." Vann and I gazes locked. I bent forward and
sniffed her.. And the sweet distinct of alcohol aroma trailed through my nose..
What the fvck? She's drunk?!

"Zoey who told you to drink too much huh?" She furrowed her brows and her glimpse
flipped through me.. She narrowed her eyes,and she looked.. so.. damn.. hot.. Damn
it! I felt my pants started partying inside as well..

"Are you saying that I'm drunk?!" she exclaimed in a wasted manner.I was
thunderstruck as I swallowed.. I wasn't acquainted that Zoey has a side like this.
And I fvcking admit that she looked even sexier and hotter when she's liquored
up..My mouth literally hang open..She leaned closer and my fvcking chest started to
tighten. I was lost for words for the second time..

"N-no.." I reluctantly answered while staring right through her eyes. She leaned
way closer and her scent brushed through me.I almost close my eyes because of it.
Fvck! What is happening to her? Then what kills the shit out of me,is when her lips
formed a dark smile.. She looked like a ravishing siren for fvck's sake! I felt my
pants tighten.. She leaned on near my ears and whispered..
"You have no idea how much I want you now hubby.. Too bad it's my red day.. " I
mentally cursed and swallowed hard. Those simple words from her really made me want
her so bad. I want to pinned her right now on the wall! Fvck!..She straighten her
posture and started giggling. I bit my lower lip and drank my bear.. I get a load
of from where Vann and his girlfriend was but they're gone..

[Now playing: Patron Tequila ---->]

"Oh my god.. Hubby did you hear that?" She glimpsed at me bewitchingly. I don't
fvcking know but her voice sounded like a moan..I fvcking hate what I'm feeling
right now. I never felt too much thirst of wantonness to every girl that I'm with..
Zoey is an exception.. Why do girls have to deal with their red days?! Couldn't
they considered alternatives like recieving a note that they're not fvcking
pregnant,then they can freely have sex again?! I'm having a hard time here for
fvck's sake! A very very hard time! "Hubby I wanna dance!" she stood up and started
dancing.. She began to raised her arms while singing together with the banging
loud song.. God damn it! How could Zoey still managed to look sexier even if she's
doing idiotic stuffs!?

"~I'm on Patron tequila, I'm drunk on margarita,that Patron tequila, me and my

mamacita~"she sang, I was just there staring at her. Jaw-dropped and stunned I
was.. I'm really one lucky bastard I have a Goddess wife..

She grabbed my wrist and guided me downstairs making all our way to the center--the
dancefloor to be exact.. She walked up the two steps to the stage floor,an
exaggerated sway to her hips as she sauntered past my outstretched hand with barely
a glance in my direction. A few feet away, she whirled around and faced me. Our
gazes locked.. She seductively walk towards me.. Her lustful eyes shoot me like a
bomb. Sleepy eyes,divulged curves,black kinky hair which reaveals her
breathtakingly unexplainable beauty. I mentally blow a whistle.

She began to dance. Her body melted into liquid heat as she moved to the music.
Shoulders swaying, arms raised, the pulsating beat consuming her.Her eyes drifted
shut as the music enveloped her. She fed off the sound, hips slowly rotating from
side to side.

She didn�t flinch when I came up behind her, sliding my hands down the sides of her
body, past the contour of her breasts, fanning over her hips and down her thighs
then to return to her waist. She leaned against me,Our bodies touching, moving as
one to the beat. My hot breath scorched her neck where I've pushed her hair to the
side. Flames shot up around us, but it couldn�t compare to the heat building inside
me when she tugged my earlobe with her teeth.She drew in a deep, shuddering breath.
Fvck!.

I slid my arms up to her. Her back pressed intimately against my front. Making her
feel my hardness. Taking her wrists,I spun her around to face me,her eyes heavy-
lidded and filled with restrained passion. A surge of fire shot through me, flames
licking...burning. Our breath mingled and fused. Her mounds were crushed against my
chest,beneath those barriers. She bit her lower lip[ and put her index finger on my
lips.. Hushing me,like she wanted to make a crime with me..

Her fingers splayed across my chest. This was so vivid, I can't believe my wife was
seducing the shit out of me. She moved her hands down my sides, gliding over the
contours of my hard and warm body,and I can't fvcking take this anymore!

I hurriedly grabbed her wrist,inspite of the loud banging sound of music I heard
her giggling. She was doing it on purpose! I dragged her outside the bar and I when
I found a perfect spot,I pinned her on the wall and attacked her soft lips..
"K-kyle.."She moaned as I brushed my tongue on her bottom lip. She let me in
immediately. My bare hands automatically roamed all over her body until I found her
mounds,she moaned loudly.. I deligently trailed my lips on her jaw to her neck
while fondling her breast passionately..

I went back to her lips and pressed myself more to
legs around my waist and as if on cue,I gripped on
feel how thirsty I am with her now.. I pulled away
buried my forehead againts her,she's with her eyes
which was uneven and ragged..I was just staring at
into a naughty smile..
her,she undoubtedly wrapped her
her thighs hardly,making her
as I remember I can't do it.. I
closed and we mingled our breath
her but her lips suddenly curled

She didn't say a word,instead she dragged me where the car was parked..

"Shushi? Open it pleeeaaseee.." I almost laugh when I heard her. She was really
drunk and wasted..I wonder if she did it on purpose too.. I immediately opened the
the car's door. She went inside vigorously, I think she's tired.. I have to fvcking
bear the feeling of being unsatisfied tonight..

I,on the other hand drove all the way..she was naughtily smiling the whole time and
it's freaking me out.. There's a dark road on our way back home but when we got
there she suddenly moved..

"Stop the car.." I glanced at her with my brows furrowed..

"What?" I asked her in disbelief. I was thinking that maybe she wanted to blow
some chunks..

"Just stop the car.." she sounded bossy.. I stopped car on the side of the road. I
squirmed around to face her..

My eyes widened when she grabbed my nape harshly.. She initiated a kiss. I felt her
hands rubbing my manhood that is underneath my barriers--my pants..

I groaned when I felt her unbuckling my belt and pants..She was yanking her
fingers on my hair as I caressed her cheeks and my other hand made it's way to her
back,smearing it.. I heard her moaned sexily..

My breathing became heavier when she squirm closer to me making her position
comfortable. I barely didn't noticed that my hardness was exposed..I glanced at her
and I was about to open my mouth to protest but she hushed me by putting her index
finger on my lips..

"Just this once.. I'm the boss. You understand?.." she said huskily,I unconciously
nodded my head in a reluctant way.. She smiled seductively and bent her head down..

"Ohh shit!" I growled as I felt her mouth at the tip of my shaft. Her mouth was
really warm and the feeling was unexplainably pleasurable. I flipped my head over
the car's bolster.. I gripped on her hair gently to guide her head.. Fvck! She was
filling my whole being with too much pleasure!

She gave me a mind-blowing mouth action. She keep on stroking her head up and
down.. Faster and deeper.. I can feel the tension building up inside me,she
continously do her thrusting.. But I think she doesn't have any plans to stop.. I
gripped on her hair to remove her head off for I can feel that anytime I'm going to
lose it.. But she slapped my arms and continously stroked her head way faster..

"Zoey stop! I'm coming!"but she turned deaf ear on it. She continously thrust her
warm mouth on my hardness until I can't hold on to it anymore. "Fvck! Damn it!" I
climaxed on her mouth.. My legs started throbbing and I closed my eyes..I buried my
head on the car's bolster while I'm still breathing heavily..

She raised her head leveling mine and she smiled naughtily as she wiped the edges
of her lips..

"You swallowed it?" I asked under my breath bemused..she nodded reluctantly like a
little girl.. "Sometimes you're really crazy.." I said to her while panting
hastily.. She just giggled..

"I can't let you suffer.. I don't wanna give you a hard time.." she answered me
while I was putting my pants' button and belt on it's right places.I frozed as I
suddenly felt a warm hand touched my heart upon hearing those from her.. I don't
know but she was like saying it with a double meaning.. I smiled.. She closed her
eyes and leaned back to the recliner..I felt like some kind of an idiot staring at
her bewildered while she was smiling with her eyes closed,I was about to kiss her
but I heard cute little snores coming from her.. I chuckled as I caressed her
face,gluing our foreheads together...

I was shooking my head and I can't help but to grin..

"I really don't care anymore Zoey.. I love you... and that's all I know now.." I
said while smiling as I drove our way back home..

******

A/N: Sensya na sa UD ko ngayon.. VOMMENTS guys.. Tell me what you think okay?

Kyle and Zoey on the right side ------>

Chapter 23 - Blow by Blow (Part One) >>

Zoey's POV

Unti-unti kong pilit iminulat ang mga mata ko.I twitched because of the stinging
pain I felt coming from my head. Napatingin naman ako sa likod ko. Muntik na akong
mapag-igtad,sumalubong sa akin ang mukha ni Kyle na mahimbing na natutulog.
Nakayakap siya sa akin at yung mga binti niya nakadagan sa akin. Napangiti ako ng
maalala ko yung nangyari kagabi. Kung ano ano pinaggagawa ko. Ewan ko ba bakit ang
lakas lakas ng loob ko gawin bigla ang mga bagay na yun.. Dahan-dahan akong umalis
mula sa pagkakayakap niya. Buti hindi na siya nagising,pumunta ako sa cr at napa-
tungko sa sink. Nakaharap ako sa salamin,nangiti ako sa hindi ko malaman na
dahilan. Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero this time alam ko magiging maayos na talaga
kami ni Kyle.

Napakunot naman ang noo ko ng maramdaman kong parang may kung ano sa tiyan
ko,parang sinisikmura ako,nalasahan ko naman ang toothpaste na ginamit ko sa bibig
ko. I felt weird dahil nasarapan ako sa lasa. Nag-ayos ako ng sarili ko,at naglagay
ng napkin,nag-himalamos at kung ano ano pang rituals..I almost forgot I have my
period pa nga eh. Bigla naman humina ito,siguro lalakas ito sa second day. Lumabas
na ako ng cr at tulog na tulog pa din si Kyle. Bumaba na ako para magluto ng
almusal niya. Gusto ko ako pa din ang magluluto para sa kanya.

Linggo ngayon at walang work,linggo din ang pinili kong day off para parehas kami
ni Kyle. Nakita ko naman na nandoon na sila Alice at nagluluto.

"Wow! Ang ganda ganda mo naman lalo ngayon Zo---ay mam Zoey pala.." I giggled,hindi
na ako nagsalita dahil pakiramdam ko alam naman na nila. Kung paano hindi ko alam.
Common sense na lang siguro,malalaki naman na sila at hindi na sila bata para
ipaliwanag pa ang mga bagay-bagay..

"I prefer Zoey rather than mam Zoey Alice.." sabi ko naman sa kanya.."Ipagluluto ko
ang Sir nyo.." I added..

"Osige,ikaw ang bahala.." tinutulungan naman niya ako sa mga simpleng bagay tulad
ng paghihiwa at kung anoa ano pa.

Nasa kalagitnaan ako ng pagluluto ng mapa-igtad at biglang may braso na yumakap sa

bewang ko..Hinarap ko kahit alam ko na kung sino yun. Sinalubong nya ng halik ang
mga labi ko.. Napayuko naman si Alice na agad na umalis ng kusina..

"Hubby..." I called him with a soft voice,he chuckled and whispered..

"Last night was a far cry from Zoey today and.. I.. like it..." he gave me a peck
on my lips and dragged me closer,gluing our body together.. I snickered.."Good
Morning wifey.."

"T-tigilan mo nga ako Kyle,maupo ka na dun at matatapos na ito.." natatawang sabi

ko sa kanya,he kissed my neck and chuckled..

"Okay.. I love youuu wifey.. so much.." hindi ko alam pero hanggang ngayon
kinikilig ako sa mga ginagawa ni Kyle.. Hinampas ko siya sa braso ng mahina kasi
wala na ako mai-react,I felt butterflies on my stomach and I felt like peeing..

"I looooooveeee you too!" I prolonged the words so he can feel how overwhelmed I
was. I pinched his cheeks and nose.. Hinalikan naman niya ako ulit at pumunta na sa
dining area..

Nung natapos ko na ang pagluluto nagpatulong ako kila Alice na dalhin lahat sa
dining area yung pagkain,inaayos ko yung pagkain at si Kyle naman nagbabasa ng
newspaper. Binaba niya yun at tinignan ako ng nakaupo na sa right side niya. His
brows are furrowed. Tinignan ko naman siya habang nilalagyan ko ng pagkain ang
plate niya.. Binaba niya yung newspaper sa lamesa at tinapik yung lap niya..

"H-hubby ano ka ba? Kumain ka na nga.." but he ignored me,kinuha niya yung kamay ko
at hinatak pa-upo sa lap niya..

"I'm too lazy to feed myself. Can my wife do it for me please?.." God! Ang lambing
ng boses niya,after saying those he buried his face on my neck. Nakiliti tuloy ako.
Ang lambing lambing naman ng asawa ko..

"How could I possibly say no.." I rolled my eyes. Sinusubuan ko lang siya at isang
plate lang ang gamit namin. Iniisip ko na lang nagtitipid kami sa plate. Hindi
naman ako nahirapan sa pwesto namin kasi ang sarap sa pakiramdam na ganun kami lagi
kalapit. Mahal na mahal ko talaga si Kyle. Hindi ko yata kakayanin na mawala siya
sa akin..

Lumipas ang ilang linggo at hindi nga ako nagkamali. Bawat araw parang valentines
day sa akin. Binibigyan niya ako ng iba't-ibang klaseng bulaklak araw-araw. Hindi
niya na din ako pinagdadala ng kotse dahil gusto niya siya ang sumusundo sa akin..
Bumabawi lang daw siya kasi nung gabing nag-bar kami nasayang yung pink tulips kasi
hindi niya naibigay sa akin at nawala na sa isip niya..

Araw-araw hindi siya nagmimintis na hindi ako pakiligin. We made love as if theres
no tomorrow at lagi kong ramdam kung gaano niya ako kamahal,he was so gentle to
me.. It's as if he was worshipping every part of me.. Ramdam na ramdam ko yun..

I was in the nurse station and checking the charts when my phone beeped. Tumingin
muna ako sa paligid ko to assure na walang nakatingin,syempre oras pa din ng
trabaho kaya naman maingat pa din ako. Akala ko naman si Kyle ang nagtext pero
hindi,unregistered number..

FROM: +639175353222

If your intersted to find out about your marriage documents and your husband's
filthy top secret,go and find this address.. I bet you'll ignore this one but it's
up to you darling.. This might change your life.. :)

18th floor Mageux Building.. Room 1822

The moment finished reading the text para akong nanlamig,ano na naman ba ito?
Bakit parang kinakabahan ako? Pupunta ba ako o hindi?Baka naman kung sino lang ito
na balak sirain kami pero wala naman siguro mawawala kung subukan kong puntahan
diba?.. May tiwala naman ako kay Kyle kahit ganon.

Pag-end ng shift ko,tinawagan ko si Kyle para sabihin na napag-usapan ng buong

staffs na lumabas at mag-KTV,agad naman siyang pumayag dahil madami din siyang
papre works. Pero nangako siyang susunduin pa din ako. Bahala na mamaya..
Nakakaramdam ako ng kakaibang kaba habang nasa loob ako ng taxi,paulit-ulit kong
binabasa ang text message at pinagdadasal na sana walang masama itong ibig
sabihin..

Pagdating ko sa building,tumingala muna ako at huminga ng malalim..Lumakad na ako

at pumasok sa elevator. Ewan ko ba kung bakit nanginginig ang kamay kong pinindot
ang 18th floor..

Relax Zoey. Relax. Malay mo kung ano lang ito..

I convinced myself pero kinakabahan talaga ko,lalo na nung narinig ko ang tunog ng
elevator at bumukas ito.. Dahan dahan akong lumakad at inikot ang mga mata ko..

Nahagip nito agad ang room 1819...

1820..

1821..

1822...

I don't know if it's just me or my imagination,my chest literally tighten. Nabalik

ako sa ulirat ng maalala kong wala naman akong card na dala or susi.. This is
obviously a condo unit..

I knock on the door first,three times. Pero walang nagbubukas.. Ilang beses akong
kumatok pero wala pa din.. I decided to check on the knob and to my surprise it
wasn't locked. Lalo akong kinabahan,dahan-dahan akong pumasok doon. Walang katao-
tao sa loob..

Sa living room ako unang pumunta at naka-kita ako ng brown envelop sa table,at
isang cellphone at charger..

Umupo ako sa sofa and out of curiosity binuksan ko lahat yun at binasa..

Then suddenly I felt a hot liquid forming at the corner of my eyes,my mouth was
parted a bit.. I undoubtedly covered my mouth using my palm.. I was beyond
astonished,if there's a word to decribe what I felt right now,it was randomly
unexplainable.. I can't barely breathe because my chest now literally tighten. On a
spur of a moment I felt tears on my cheeks..

My gazes landed on where the cellphone was. Kinuha ko yun and napasaldak ako sa
sahig when I saw all of it. I hit the play button and tried to controlled my
sobs,I'm still hoping that my speculations wasn't right.. Si.. Kyle...
He was setting and backdropping the video,I saw his face.. Then few moments
later.....

I saw myself.. I saw myself kissing him, I want to shut my eyes close because I
know what are we doing and what will happen next.. And I was right. Hindi ako
makahinga,my eyes are blurry and indistinct.. The whole unit was filled with my
sobs. But my eyes are nailed on the phone..

Hindi lang isa,kung hindi marami.. Maraming beses niyang vinideo ang pagtatalik
namin.. Napapikit ako sa sakit at lalong tumulo ang mga luha ko.. hindi ko
matanggap. Ayoko ng magpaligoy ligoy pa sa mga naiisip ko pero isa lang ang nabuo
dito..

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He was making this for him to get even,kinuhanan niya ako ng videos hindi para sa
wala lang,kung hindi para babuyin ako. I felt crushed. I felt so alone. I'm so
confused. Lahat ba ng mga ito palabas lang niya? Ano pa ba ang hindi ko alam
tungkol kay Kyle? Ano bang dapat kong gawin?

Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng marinig ko ang pagtunog ng phone ko.. Kyle's name belted
out on my screen. Tinitigan ko lang yun ng matagal. Ilang beses siyang tumawag pero
nakatitig lang ako sa screen..

Noong pang apat na tawag na niya sinagot ko na ito.,i shoved it through my ears and
listen to his voice..

"Wifey! Shit! You had me worried.." I closed my
again. Sino pa ba ang nakakaalam ng ginagawa ni
niya ng video? Ito ba ang paraan niya para lalo
sa lahat at ang sirain ako? Hindi ako nakasagot
patuloy na tumutulo ang luha ko..
eyes and felt my chest tighten
Kyle? Sino ang pinagpakitaan pa
akong babuyin? Ang paniwalain ako
sa kanya. Nakapikit lang ako at

This is not true right? This is just a dream.. It is only just a dream.. A
nightmare.. Magigising din ako,sana may gumising na sa akin..

"Wifey? I'm almost done.. Where are you? I'll be there to fetch you okay?.." He
keep on talking but I didn't respond.. "I thought you're in a KTV bar? Why is it so
quiet?.." He asked. I covered my mouth using my palm and hindi ko na napigilan.
Nag-breakdown na ako.. Naibaba ko ang phone sa sofa and I can even hear Kyle's
voice..

"Wifey?! What's wrong? Are you okay?! Shit.. Are you crying?!..." I heard him
shouting.. "Wher---- Ah shit! Tell me where are you?!"

"Wifey?! Please... What's happening! ASAN KA BA?!" I can hear his voice's friction
because it was obvious that he was running.. "Wifey.. please don't cry.. I'm on my
way.. Just tell me where are you?" That moment I ended the call..I turned it off
and cried my heart out.. Halos hindi ako makahinga kakaiyak..

Finding out all of these,crushed me pieces by pieces.. Litong lito na ako.. Hindi
ko na alam ang gagawin ko..

*****
A/N: may part two po ito. Maya ko ipopost or bukas.. Bahala na guys. Monday ngayon
at tambak sa trabaho eh. What will happen to our Zoey na? huhu T_T

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Zoey's POV..

Feeling lifeless,and heavy hearted,I picked and started to make an action cause to
exhibit. Kinuha ko lahat ng documents pati ang phone. Hindi ko pa alam ang gagawin
ko at hindi ko alam kung saan ako pupunta.. I walked through the elevator and when
I reached the ground floor nakita ko si Kath na papasok sana ng elevator. She was
with her friends and laughing their ass out. Lately she was really a friend to
me,she always keep in touch and madalas niya ako ayain gumala but tumatanggi
ako,considering the fact na busy ako at hindi ako papayagan ni Kyle. Binibigyan
niya pa nga ako ng advice sa pagluluto at kung ano ano para daw mas maging mabuti
ang pagsasama namin ni Kyle. I stared at her,nung una hindi niya ako pinansin dahil
baka akala niya kung sino ako.. Pero binalik niya ulit ang tingin niya sa akin at
mukhang nakilala niya ako..

"Zoey? God! ikaw pala yan. Akala ko kung sino. Ang putla mo!.." she exclaimed. I
tried my best to smiled at her kahit na naiiyak ako.. Pagkalabas ko ng elevator
pinauna niya yung friends niya,mukhang magswiswimming sila..

"Zoey what are you doing here? Gusto mo sumama magswim---" she stopped, I can't
hold on it anymore. Wala ako maiyakan at wala ako sa sarili ko. Pakiramdam ko wla
na akong pupuntahan at wala na akong pagkakatiwalaan.. Pero andito si Kath. She
looked concerned.."God! Why?! I knew it you're not okay.." she hugged me and
caressed my back..

"Hush Zoey, I'm here.." lalo akong napaiyak sa sinabi niya. I don't know but I
hugged her back,I really feel so helpless..

****

Though hindi at wala akong plano ikwento kay Kath ang mga nalaman ko sumama ako sa
kanya,birthday celebration ng friend niya at doon ginanap sa pavilion ng building.
Wala ako sa sarili,mukha akong tanga dahil naka uniform pa ako pero pool party ang
pinagdalhan niya sa akin.. Ang daming pang tao.. Dinala niya ako sa bar counter ng
pavilion.

"You know what honey,hindi na ako magtatanong because alam ko naman na kung sino
yang iniiyakan mo,whatever it is.. Kaya mo yan.." she belted out.. "Two Cosmo
please.." she said to the bar tender as she winked..

Binigay niya sa akin yung isang cosmo..

"Here oh.. Drink!" she rolled her eyes and walked closer to me.. Pinunasan niya
yung pisngi ko na puro luha pa din.."God! Ang panget mong umiyak Zoey.."
"A-ayokong uminom Kath.." Pinamewangan niya ako, I was still sobbing and crying..
Parang ang bigat bigat sa dibdib ko ng mga nangyayari. Ayoko muna makita si Kyle
pero nag-aalala ko dahil in-off ko ang phone ko..

"Now what?! Gusto mo mag-iiyak na lang diyan and panoorin kita? Honey if it's Kyle
you're crying about God! Stop it! Wala ka na alam kung hindi umiyak?!.." Pakiramdam
ko para akong pinapagalitan ni Mommy sa position and situation namin ngayon. Kinuha
niya ang kamay ko at inabot sa akin yung cosmo.. "Alam kong si Kyle na naman yan
Zoey,sa malamang it's not your parents you're crying about because wala na sila..
Hindi ka naman iiyak siguro ng ganyan dahil lang namimiss mo sila... You know what
Zoey? Nanggigil na talaga ko sa Sebastian Kyle na yan eh! He always makes you cry..
Hindi ka pa ba napapagod kakaiyak sa kanya?! Oh my Goodness Zoey!" napatingin ako
kay Kath,she was raising her brow with her arms crossed..

"K-kath...A-ang s--sakit kasi eh...." Yun lang ang nasabi ko and I breakdown again.
I saw her face softened and niyakap niya ako ulit..

"Anu ba yan Zoey.. tama na nga yan.." she keeps caressing my back.. I felt somehow
may kakampi ako..Hinatak niya naman ako paalis ng pavilion at papunta sa cr..
Hinagis niya sa akin ang isang pair ng bikini.. Punas siya ng punas sa luha ko.. I
furrowed my brows as I looked at her..

"Wear those.. Trust me Zoey.. You'll gonna enjoy this night and tomorrow I promise
you makakapagdesisyon ka ng tama.. Kaya mo yan.. Para san pa at naging si Zoey
Vivien Mariano ka noh..." she slapped my butt and pushed me to one of the
cubicles.. Nung tinitigan ko siya umiling-iling ako,ayoko at hindi ako makakapag
enjoy kung may ganito akong nararamdaman. Naiiyak pa din talaga ko..

"A-ayoko Kath.. Uuwi na ko.." I said with my shaky voice.. Hindi ko man lang
maiayos ang sarili ko as sobrang bigat ng nararamdaman ko. nagulat ako ng sinumulan
niyang tanggalin ang unifrom ko..

"Zoey.. Dapat palamigin mo muna yung nararamdaman mo.. Sandali lang naman to..
Promise I'll drive you home.. Sa itsura mong yan hindi ka pa ready na makita
siya.." Napaisip naman ako sa sinabi niya.. She's somehow right,hindi ko pa kayang
makita si Kyle.. Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko kaya naman hinayaan ko na lang si
Kath sa ginagawa niya.. Sa ngayon isa lang ang alam ko. Gusto ko makalimot kahit
ngayon lang. AYoko muna ng kahit na anong may kinalalaman kay Kyle na iisipin ko.
Hindi naman dapat palampasin lang ang ginawa niya.. Gusto ko siya kausapin pero
hindi ngayon. Not now..

Kath's POV

I was at the bar counter and smiling in victory.. Zoey was so stupid to trust me.
Walang kadala-dala itong babae na to. Sister na ata niya ang salitang trouble. And
now I'm putting her into one big trouble. I smirked as I gave her another cocktail
drink. Of course sinabi ko sa kanya na walang alcohol yun.. Lasang juice lang but
the truth is meron. Sa pag-aakalang juice lang yun dahil tatanga-tanga nga
siya,madami na siyang nainom.. She is so wasted. At itong huling ibibigay ko sa
kanya ang makakapagpakumpleto ng mga gusto kong mangyari..

"Zoey.. Here oh.." She snatched the cocktail drink from me. A naughty grin formed
secretly on my lips as she drank every last drop of it.
"Kath I want more!" Aba! At ngayon may I want more pang sinasabi? I want to laugh
my ass out. It was dark and the pool party was off the hizzy! The loud banging
sound of music,party animals and such. I took a sip on my cosmo as I watched her.
She was dancing with Marco.. A friend of mine.. Lasing na lasing na talaga si Zoey
and hindi na niya alam ang ginagawa niya...

Mabait pa din naman ako kahit paano at hindi ko kinalat ang video. I don't want her
downfall or whatever. I want my Seb back. Iyon lang at wala na akong paki-alam sa
kanya.. I planned all of this perfectly and I'll make sure na pagkatapos nito
maghihiwalay na sila.

I was before a nerdy type at school,tahimik lang naman ako at ordinary student.
Until a famous Xeth De SIlvia walked through me and asked me to date him. Nainlove
ako agad and I gave in,not concealed by my knowledge kaya niya ako dinate dahil sa
pustahan with the daydreamer boys,and what's worse was,he took my virginity without
a hitch. Pakiramdam ko lumong lumo ako nuon,that's why I became a manhater and of
course a glorified bitch.I even established a sorority way back in college..Ilang
taon akong ganon.. But everything changed until I met Seb. Yeah.. Ex boyfriend siya
ni Zoey.. Alam ko kung gaano nila kamahal ang isa't-isa. But the hell I care!
Naging akin din naman si Seb. Okay kami at I can say na na-sasatisfy ko siya, sa
kama.. Kaya nga nagtagal kami eh,pero bigla na naman sumulpot ang babeng ito at
nagbago na naman si Seb.. At hindi ako makakapayag na ganon na lang yon.. Akin
siya..

Sa akin lang..

Lumapit ang iba ko pang friends kay Zoey at nakipag-sayaw.. Umalis naman si Marco
sa kanya at lumapit sa akin.. He cloaked his arms on my waist..

"You owe me a mind-blowing sex babe.. Pinagtityagaan ko lang yung friend mong
wasted.." I rolled my eyes.. Of course he likes me, I mean he likes me so much and
he wants to fuck me. Kung yun lang madali lang yun sa akin.. It's just sex of
course..

"Job well done Marco.. I will give you what you want right after this.." I
whispered to his ears seductively. I almost rolled my eyes,he's not actually my
type. I just felt like I needed his help kaya ibibigay ko ang gusto niya..He
attacked my lips and we started making out right there and then. But we're hindered
by a sudden backwash..

I smirked as I saw Zoey passed out in the middle of the dance floor.. Effective
talaga ang ambien.

"Hold it right there bitches.. She's mine.." I scorned at my bitch

friends,sinusubukan nilang buhatin si Zoey.. But pinabuhat ko siya kay Marco.. She
was so wasted.. I covered her body with a white robe.. Dinala ko siya sa 15th floor
kung saan nandoon ang unit ko.. Zoey's arms was embraced to Marco's bare
shoulders.. Naka-akbay habang unconcious na inaalalayan maglakad. Nung nasa floor
na kami na kami ng unit ko,nilabas ko ang camera ko..

"Do it Marco.." I commanded..He raised his index finger and made a warning sign..

"You really owe me bigtime.." He reminded. I rolled my eyes and made a face..
Marco pinned Zoey on the wall. Lupaypay si Zoey at halos wala ng malay.. Marco
started kissing her and touching her..While I took some pictures..
Para akong director ng movie,inalalayan siya ni Marco and they started making out.
I heard Zoey caling out someone's name..

"K-kyle..." Then I saw tears on her cheeks. I don't feel any sympathy on her. She's
stupid kaya nandyan siya sa pwesto niya ngayon. Mapilit kasi eh,yan tuloy ang
napala.. She dragged herself to trouble.. Poor bitch.. She was with her eyes closed
and Marco was trailing kisses on her jaw and neck.. She moaned Seb's name again..

Pinasok siya ni Marco sa loob ng unit habang patuloy siyang hinahalikan.. Wala
naman nagawa si Zoey dahil lupaypay pa din siya..She was unconciously pushing Marco
away from her... Hiniga siya ni Marco sa bed and started removing the white robe..
I was still taking pictures.. Marco was in the midst of their make out sesion when
he suddenly stopped..

"What the hell?! Why did you stopped!?" I scowled at him..

"Tama na yun para sa pictures. Nakakaawa siya.. She doesn't even know what's going
on." I rolled my eyes and faced him.. "Okay na siguro yung pictures na yan..Saka
hindi ko siya type.. Ikaw ang gusto ko.."

"You know what?! You can go home and fuck your own mom! Motherfucker!" I shouted..
I marched on outside fast.. Siraulong yun!

"Kath wait! Pano siya?" tanong naman niya sa akin.. I faced him with a mozaic of
dismay and annoyed look...

"Go fuck her if you want.. I don't care!" Iniwan ko doon ang mga gamit ni Zoey at
umalis na.. Sinusundan pa din naman akong pilit ni Marco.. Hindi daw niya kayang
gawin.. Well sorry siya!

But this pictures are enough.. I can't wait for Seb to see all of this..

*****

Kyle's POV

It was almost cockcrow and I was pacing back and forth..My securities walked
through me fast..I glanced at them and tucked my hands on my pocket..

"What happened?" I asked them under my breath.. I literally didn't sleep,I was so
damn worried to Zoey.. Where the hell is she?! I'm now having a panick attack
because she isn't home yet and it was almost dawning..

"Sir wala ho talaga.. Hindi naman daw sumama si Mam sa KTV session ng mga staffs
eh.. Nawala na lang daw agad after ng shift.." That gave me a hint. I shoved the
nearest vase I've saw and smashed it on the floor..

"God damn it! Find my wife or else I'll fire all of you!!" I shouted in
frustration. I was thinking that maybe something bad happened to her.. I ruffled my
hair and yanked my palm all over my face.. I can't even barely breathe because I
was so damn worried.

"Y-yes sir.." They said and started waking away. I don't fucking care if it's
almost dawn but I hired them and that's their job..

I sat on my swivel chair and I suddenly felt sleepy so I burried my head on the
table.. I didn't noticed that I fell asleep because of too much lethargy and
somnolence..
"Sir.. Gising na po kayo.." I heard a voice and I felt like someone was wiggling
me gently.. I raised my head only to see one of my hired securities.. "Sir andyan
na ho si mam.." I got back to my senses as my eyes widened. I didn't have a chance
to compose myself and my body moved willy-nilly..

"Where is she?!" I scoffed..

"Nasa kwarto na Sir.. Magpapahinga lang daw muna siya at---" He explained,I didn't
let him finished,instead I ran fast to where our room was.. I opened the door and
found Zoey on the bed.. She was lying there with her eyes closed.. I walked and
drilled a hasten strides towards her.I hugged her and squirmed beside her,gluing
our warm skin together.. I percieved that she didn't even moved..

"God! Wifey what happened to you? I was so worried---"

"Please Kyle.. Gusto ko muna magpahinga.." she said those and she didn't even
bothered to look at me. I felt something is wrong with her but I have to apprehend
her. I know the time when I call her she's having some serious issues,and knowing
Zoey,she just needed time to catch up.. Getting mad will just add fuel to the fire
and it was up to no good.. I know Zoey too well and she loves me.. I wish I coud
help her..What's important to me now was,she's home and safe,I didn't respond
instead I hugged her tighter and burried my face on her neck, I sniffed her
addicting scent and savored it..

"I was so worried,you owe me an explanation wifey.. I'll get back to you on that
later.. But now... " I said then I kissed her cheeks and closed my eyes.. "Let's
just sleep first...I know you're tired..." she again didn't say any single word and
stayed soundlessly still.. I felt weird.. But I shoved away the thoughts.."I love
you wifey...." I belted out before I drifted off to sleep..

*****

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Kyle's POV

As I saw tons of papers on my table,I emerged and let go of everything as I firmly

closed my eyes shut.. I throwed and slammed each thing I saw using my bare hands..I
discharged my anger through throwing and smashing those..

My breathing was uneven,, Putting my right hand on my waist,I ruffled my messy hair
using the other one and yanked it on the bridge of my nose. I feel so frustrated
and resentful through the mill..

It's been four fucking days since Zoey started giving me a distant treatment. She
was so frigid and stony lately..At first I was just compelling myself that she was
just having issues but today,I just can't stand it.I woke up very early to cook
for her but when she got out from our room she's already dressed and didn't even
bothered talking to me..She was treating like I was some kind of a Mr. Invisible..
Since the day she came home,she didn't even say any single word. I keep on asking
her but she was just doing two fucking things.. Shooking her head and nodding her
head..

Was it me? Am I at fault? What did I do this time? If there is why did she even
bother telling me for fuck's sake..

So,I drove all the way fast and pissed off at the same time,in the office and
discharged all the resentment I felt... This is frustrating, I'm not mad at Zoey..
I understand her that she was maybe dealing with serious issues,but earth to her!
I'm here to uphold with her for fuck's sake.. This will be up to no good..

I massage the bridge of my nose as I compose myself.. What do I have to do this

time? Should I make a dinner for her or should I ask her out again?.. I won't let
Zoey remained treating me like this.. I will do anything for her to feel better,I'm
her husband and I will fucking do everything and anything I can. I just can't stand
being like this 'cause I really missed her,though she's not her self lately..Still
I have to understand and catch on her...

I yanked my phone from my pocket to call for Zoey for it was 30 minutes before the
end of her shift but she wasn't picking the phone up.. I called her many times
still taking the same score.. Why the hell she's not answering my calls?! I was
planning to pick her up and bring her to a fancy restaurant 'cause maybe I was
thinking that she'll feel any better,but I guess it's not happening.. It was long
fucking hours until I noticed that it was almost 5pm..

The employees are starting to run for the hills.. I pressed my back on the swivel
chair and started getting my things too.. I want to surprise Zoey when I got home.
I will buy her favorite ice creams and bring her flowers..Maybe it's too idiotic
but I felt like she needed me most,right now.. Maybe in time when she can,she will
tell me what was she dealing with..

I went to the elevator while typing random messages on my phone.. I didn't even
bothered looking at the people's faces who keeps on greeting me.. I was just so
busy thinking of how or what will I do to make Zoey feel comfortable.. I just don't
know.. I even texted Xeth how but the guy didn't respond.. He was so busy for his
wedding..

My feet took simple strides all the way to the parking lot. I was about to enter
the car's door when I heard a screeching soundof tires..It caught my attention and
when I glanced where it came from,I saw a black vios car was flocking fast on my
way.. It stopped when it was already in front of me.. I stared at the car for God
knows how long..

The car was heavily tinted and I can't barely see who 's inside..I furrowed my
brows and puckered my lips together.. What the hell? This car is freaking me out..
It was then after minutes of eyeing the car,the window started to roll down,but it
was only half way opened..I was about to walked through it but It was like a slow
motion that I saw someone dropped a brown envelop coming from the window. The
moment it fell on the ground I,again heard a screeching sound of tires as the car
make it's way to the exit..

I furrowed my brows as I picked the brown envelop. Was it for me? I looked around
only to see that I'm the only one here.. I suddenly feel strange and curious about
this so I started to open it...

Zoey's POV

"Congratulations Mrs. Herrera.. You need to go back here next week pa din ha para
maisagawa na natin ang 3D ultrasound mo.." I was just lifeless staring and nodding
at Doc Perez,Hindi na ako napakali.. I know there's something wrong with me.. Suka
ako ng suka ng walang dahilan,hindi ako makakain.. Nung una indenial ako sa
speculations ko pero lahat nga ata totoo.. There's a part of me na masaya pero
nangingibabaw ang kalungkutan ko..

"D-doc.. Maapektuhan ba ang baby ko? I was so careless with my actions.. Dalawang
beses yata akong uminom ng alcohol,I didn't mean to.. I'm so sorry.." I heard Doc
Perez giggled..

"Mrs. Herrera it's okay.. Don't worry your baby is healthy and safe.. Kaya nga kita
reresetahan ng vitamins mo,para mabawi doon.. But don't worrry wala naman siya
naging epekto.. Simula ngayon bawal na talaga sayo ang kahit anong alcohols..
Okay?" I sighed in relief..

"Thanks Doc.." I nodded while half smiling.. I was already 10 weeks pregnant.
Irregular and menstrual cycle ko kaya nung una hindi ako bothered. But iba na ang
mga nararamdaman ko ngayon,I felt a roller coaster of nausea most of the
times,kaya naman nagpacheck up na ako..

"But you have to bear in mind that you're having a sensitive pregnancy,nag-spotting
ka few days ago.. Reresetahan kita ng duvadilan.. Iinumin mo to kapag nag-sspotting
ka ha.. Saka balik ka agad sa akin once magkaganun okay?.." I reluctantly
nodded..Kinausap niya ako tungkol sa ibang bagay na tungkol sa baby,kahit na sa
totoo lang hindi ko naiintindihan ang sinasabi niya..Pagkatapos ng appointment to
sa kanya,umalis na ako.Kinuha ko ang phone ko sa bag ko only to see 37 missed calls
from Kyle..

It's been 4 days.. My mind was still indistinct.. Ngayon pa na magkaka-anak na

ako..Lalo akong naguluhan sa sitwasyon ko..

Pero this time isa lang ang naisip ko..

I've suffered enough..

Minsan pala,kahit gaano mo kamahal ang isang tao makakalimutan mo yun oras na siya
mismo ang manakit sa iyo..

Minsan pala hindi sapat yung salitang mahal mo kasi siya..

Minsan pala,buong akala mo hindi nakakapagod magmahal pero mali..Nakakapagod din

pala.k

Kahit kailan hindi sumagi sa isip ko na mapapagod akong mahalin si Kyle.. Ngayon
lang talaga..

Minsan akala mo pinaka makapangyarihan sa lahat yung nararamdaman mong

pagmamahal,na kaya kang iligtas na nararamdaman mo..

Minsan kailangan pala mahalin mo kahit konti ang sarili mo..Dahil sa huli pag
nasaktan ka at walang matira sa'yo mahihirapan kang mag-simula ulit..

Minsan pala, akala nyo kayo na talaga hanggang huli.. Pero.. hindi pala..

Walang buhay akong lumabas ng clinic at kusang nagunahan na tumulo ang mga luha
ko.. Kailangan ko pa umuwi at magpaalam mabuti kay Kyle..I won't confront him..
Kung itutuloy niya ang gagawin niya wala na akong magagawa.. Siguro mas mabuting
magpaka-layo layo na lang din ako.. Napa-hawak ako sa tiyan ko at impit na
napahagulgol..

Ang tigas kasi ng ulo ko.. Pinagpilitan ko ang sarili ko.. Natutunan ko hindi pala
nililimos ang pagmamahal.. Kusa at buong puso itong binibigay.. At hindi ako
minahal ni Kyle..

Hindi ko alam kung dapat pa ba malaman ni Kyle ang pag-bubuntis ko..Isa lang ang
plano ko ngayon..Ang umalis na sa puder niya.. Wala ng dahilan para mag-stay pa ako
sa kanya.. Hindi na kami mag-asawa..

Wala naman ako ginawa kung hindi ang mahalin lang siya,yun lang.. Hindi ako
nagreklamo at nagdemand ng kahit na ano..

Pero wala eh, eto ako ngayon.. Mukhang kawawa sa huli..

Halos gabi ng ngmakarating ako sa mansion.. Nakasalubong ko si Andrei at

Bella,nakaakbay sila sa isa't isa at mukhang masaya.. Napangiti ako ng makita ko
sila.. Nakaka-inggit.. Kasi mukhang totoo na masaya sila.. Samantalang ako..

Mukhang tanga, ako lang ang masaya pero lahat ng yon mukhang palabas lang..
Nakita kong sinakay ni Drei sa bigbike niya si Bella.. Nilagpasan lang niya ako na
parang wala ako doon.. Wala na akong masabihan,si Aya naman busy sa pag-aayos ng
kasal nila ni Xeth.. Ayokong sinarain ang magandang moment para sa kanya ...

Umakyat ako ng kwarto.. I was planning of getting my stuffs para makapag-empake

na..

I rolled the door knob only to see a very dark room.. Patay lahat ng ilaw,ang
tanging makikita lang ay ang TV na nakabukas.. Malakas ito at halos sumakit ang ulo
ko sa lakas ng sounds.. I wrinkled my nose when the smell of champagne brushed
through my nose.. Umiinom si Kyle? I saw his silhouette,he was holding a champagne
wine and facing the big screen.. Hindi ko makita ang mukha niya.. Nagsimula akong
maghubad at pumasok na sa cr para magshower..

Paglabas ko ganun pa din si Kyle.. My chest tigthen again and I felt hot liquids
forming at the corner of my eyes.. Naiisip ko na iiwan ko na si kyle pero
napakasakit pa din. I'm setting him free but it kills me.. Pinigil ko ang kung
anong nararamdaman ko at pinagpatuloy ang ginagawa ko.. It was then I noticed may
mga bagay na nakakalat sa kama namin.. Hindi ko ito makita dahil madilim..

Agad akong pumunta kung saan nandoon ang switch ng ilaw at binuksan yon,kinuha ko
ang maleta ko.. Bahala na kung ano ang itatanong ni Kyle. Wala ako sa lugar para
umpisahan ang conversation. Isa pa ayokong magtuloy-tuloy dahil baka may mangyaring
masama lang sa anak ko..

Nilapag ko sa kama ang maleta ko at gumalaw ang mga bagay na nandoon na agad
pumukay sa atensyon ko..

I frozed.. Biglang bumilis ang pag-hinga ko.. It was full of pictures...It was
scattered all over the bed.. I felt my body was suddenly covered with ice..

Nanginginig ang kamay kong kinuha ang isa sa mga yon.. It was a picture of me and
Marco.. making out.. Tinignan ko pa ang iba at ganun din.. Napakadami.. Nung gabing
yon halos wala akong matandaan pagkagising ko.. Ang alam ko lang I was dancing like
there's no tomorrow until everything went black..

I was still holding the pictures at unti-unti akong lumingon sa likod ko ng

maramdaman kong may tao na dito.. Kabang-kaba ako at halos hindi na ako makahinga..

Hindi rin ako makapag-salita.. I faced Kyle and saw his face drenched with
tears..He was staring at me without any emotion but the tears are streaming down on
his face.. He was holding his glass of champagne and drank all of it..

"So.. Tell me.. What's the size of his dick??.. " he said in a low and dangerous
tone,hindi ako nakapagsalita.. Hindi ko alam to. Wala akong alam dito. At wala
akong maalala pero kabang-kaba ako ngayon.."You're such a bitch with no
contentement at all huh? Why? Did he satisfy you more than I did?.. Tell me more
about it bitch.." I shook my head while stepping back..
"Kyle,hindi... Wala akong alam dit--" Hindi ko na naituloy ang sinabi ko.With his
full force,he throwed the glass on the floor causing it to crushed then harshly
grabbed a handful of my hair.. I winced in pain.. Nilapit niya ang mukha niya sa
mukha ko and I saw he was gritting his teeth.. Lalong lumakas ang kaba sa dibdib
ko..

"WHO ARE YOU FOOLING NOW HUH BITCH?!!! FUCK YOU!!!!" He slapped my cheek hard,halos
na-manhid hindi lang ang pisngi ko kung hindi ang buong katawan ko sa nangyari..
Magkahalong kaba at takot ang nararamdaman ko.. Napasaldak ako sa sahig but he
walked long strides towards me and grabbed my hair again that made my head raised..

"Kyle nasasaktan ako... Huwaag.."I pleaded.. My tears started squirning all over my
face

"You filthy slut!!!"Kinaladkad niya ako. He throwed me on his bed.. I winced in

pain again.. Sobra na ito.. Sobra na talaga.. Mabilis siya pumasok sa walk in
closet at paglabas niya,he was holding handcuffs.. My eyes widened and that gave me
a hint to panicked.. Bumangon ako at akmang tatakbo pero nahablot niya ang braso ko
at binato ako pabalik sa kama..I tried to catch myself as I was thrown down on the
bed, Kyle's hand authoritatively gripping the back of my neck.

"Kyle.. Diyos ko.. Maawa ka.. H-huwag.." Yun ang tanging nasabi ko sa kanya.. But
he doesn't seem to care..He harshly pinned me on the bed. He grabbed my hands and
forcefully,hinila niya ito para iposas sa head board. He looked so barbaric again
at takot na takot ako.. I started squealing.. "Huwaaag!! Kyle! Pleeaase wag.."
Napa-igtad ako sa sakit ng higpitan niya ang mga handcuffs. My hands are both
trapped on the bed's headboard.. Wala akong nakikitang bakas ng kahit na anong Kyle
sa kaharap ko ngayon.. All I see was pure demon.. Sa sobrang galit niya hinigpitan
niya pa ang mga posas sa kamay ko.. I tried my best to fight him but he was so
strong.. Inipit niya ang mga binti ko using his legs.. He ripped my shirt off,para
siyang nagwawala.. He was moving fast and very savage.. Dinig na dinig ko ang
mabigat na paghinga niya.. He was moving like a wild animal.. Pilit ko siyang
tinutulak pero walang silbi..

"K-kyle.." I almost whispered his name when I felt like theres no use of fighting
his ploys and movements..

"Is this want you want huh?! I can fuck you till dawn until your cunt turned
prone!!"I firmly closed my eyes as he started kissing me harshly,he was licking and
biting my lips.. I suddenly relished the taste of blood on my mouth.. My lips are
already bleeding.. I forced my hand to wiggled it free from the handcuffs but like
my lips,it started bleeding..I heard a ripping sound again and I saw him wrecked my
lacy underwear,I felt his fingers roaming savagely on my sex,rubbing it with purely
no gentleness.. He begun to stroked his fingers inside and out.. I didn't feel any
pleasure but pure pain..

"Ahhh! Kyle Waaag! Parang..Awa mo na.."I started squealing and crying so hard,but I
panicked when he started covering my mouth with his palms.. I can't breath!.. My
eyes widened..

I only think of one thing that moment..

This is too much..

[A/N: Play the video---> A drop in the ocean..]

I started crying like theres no tomorrow as he keeps on kissing my neck harshly and
stroking hard his fingers inside me.. I can almost feel that he was harshly
inserting his four fingers because of extreme pain I felt,considering that he was
fucking me using his fingers like I was a whore,it really disgust me..It was both
pain.. My heart was already crushed but he crushed it more.. Pieces by pieces...

It was then I heard loud knocks on the door..

"Kuya!!"I heard a commotion outside.. I heard manang's voice too..Kyle just ignored
it and continue doing his deeds.. I hope matapos na siya.. Dahil ito na ang huli..
Ito na ang sign para tigilan ko na ang kahibangan ko..

Crying like a wolf, I just closed my eyes and just relaxed my body.. There's no use
if I fight back.. There's no use..

Kyle's POV

I was harshly kissing her soft spots and putting all my anger on my movements.. I
don't fucking care anymore.. She cheated on me.. She have no idea how hard to
swallow my pride and everything just to forgive her for what she did,I just let it
slipped away because I love her.. She fooled me again.. I felt crushed and stabbed
by a knife on my chest..

But I was taken aback when my eyes landed on her wrist.. It was bleeding..

I suddenly disunited ourselves and I saw her face,she was crying with her eyes
closed.. I felt more crushed.. I felt like someone stabbed a knife on my chest.. I
cleaved away fast and ruffled my bare hands on my hair... I covered my mouth with
my palm..

God! What did I do?

"Z-zoey.." But she cried louder and screamed even more...

"H-hhayup ka.." She cried between her sobs, my breath quickens so I went to the
closet fast to get the handcuffs' keys..I walked long strides towards her and
released her...

The moment she was released she scooted her herself on the headboard fast,she
looked so scared..I was just staring at her with so much pain on my chest and
disbelief.. I keep cursing at the back of my mind..

"Oh my God.." I almost whispered while I yanked my hands on my hair,gripping it

really hard..

"AAaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"I shouted as I almost fell on the ground.. Zoey was

still crying her heart out and hugging herself.. I felt so much guilt and it really
kills me.. She's my wife.. But it seems like I have pushed this through the edge..I
suddenly got scared about what she was thinking right now.."Z-zoey.." I walked
through her and tried to touched her but she buried her face more on the wall,she
was so damn scared.. I felt my tears squirming down on my cheeks.. Closing my
eyes, I walked through her to hugged her.. I didn't mean to do that.. I really
don't.. I was so zoned out and Zoey started wiggling her body away from me..

"Waaag! Maawa ka! Huwag mo akong hawakan! Parang awa mo na.. Tama na.." my tears
belted out more from my eyes.. I firmly closed it for I felt the pain on my chest..
I hurted her again.. I always did.. I started to shook my head..

"No Zoey please.." I pleaded..

I tried covering her body with the bed sheets and caressed her head.. I couldn't
speak,I was lost for words.. Tears just keep streaming down my face.. I can't stand
hearing her crying like this.. I was so evil and I hurted my own wife.. I really
felt so beyond horrible for what I did..

"I-I'm so sorry Zoey..Please forgive me.." I said as I closed me eyes shut feeling
the throbbing pain on my chest and my tears falling.. This is the most horrible
scene of my life..

It was then I heard the commotion outside..

"Manang bilis kunin mo yung susi.." But I ignored those voice.. I was so hurt that
Zoey keeps on pushing me away from her.. I didn't let go, I hugged her tighter as I
felt like this is going to be the last time I will be going to do this..

The door suddenly opened,only to see Andrei outside together with the maids.. I
hugged Zoey more and closed my eyes..I just sensed that If i let her go now, I will
lose her.. forever..

Andrei walked through us and I can see his chest breathing heavily..

"Kuya anong-- " We're hindered by Zoey's strong sobs..

"A-andrei..." The scene was like a bomb on my face.. I was hugging her tight but
she was reaching for Andrei's hand like a helpless little girl.. Andrei somehow
looked bewildered but he immediately pulled Zoey away from me with his full force..

She hugged Andrei and the scene crushed me even more,she wasn't looking at me but
she was hugging Andrei tight with her face buried on his chest.. Andrei started
caressing her head,he glared at me,looking at me like I was some kind of a
monster~I am actually one..

Tears kept streaming on my face and I don't care anymore..

"I don't know what the hell happened Kuya.. Pero baka makalimutan kong kapatid
kita.. Huwag na huwag ka ng lalapit kay Zoey.. Punong puno na ako sa'yo.." he said
with his hoarsed voice..

Andrei's POV

Kakahatid ko lang kay Bella at nung bumalik ako sa mansion nakarinig na lang ako ng
kung anong nabasag.. Nagkakagulo din sila Manang sa labas ng kwarto ni Seb kaya
nataranta ako.. I know there's something something wrong.. And I was right..

Agad kong inilayo si Zoey sa kwarto na yon. Binalot ko siya ng jacket na soot ko
kanina.. Inaalalayan ko si Zoey pero patuloy pa din siya sa pag-iyak,pag-sarado
namin ng pinto ng kwarto ni Seb narinig namin ang pagwawala niya. It was somehow
evident that he was breaking everything inside and screaming.. Pero wala akong
pakialam.. Si Zoey.. Siya ang inaalala ko..

Naninikip ang dibdib kong nakikitang walang tigil ang pag-iyak niya.. Dinala ko
siya sa kwarto ko at pinabihisan ko kila manang.. Wala siyang tigil ng kakaiyak..
And it really breaks my heart.. Sana ipaglaban ko siya dati para wala siya sa
ganitong sitwasyon ngayon..I heard my phone rang at nakita kong tumatawag si
Bella.. I cancelled her call and turned my phone off.. My attention is all on Zoey
now.. I saw her wrist are bleeding.. I clenched my fist ,hayup na Seb na yan..
Putangina niya talaga.. Kahit asawa pa niya si Zoey,hindi na ako papayag na
makalapit siya sa kanya.. I was thinking of bringing Zoey on my penthouse hindi
makakabuti na nadito sila ni Seb sa iisang bubong..

Pagkatapos gamutin ni manang si Zoey,umalis na ito.. Lumapit ako sa kanya,tulog na

siya pero patuloy pa din ang tulo ng luha sa gilid ng mga mata niya.. She was
unconciously sobbing.. Then she suddenly raised her hand as if she was reaching for
something,I took the opportunity too held her hand.. I grabbed it and intertwined
our fingers.. Tears was evident on her face..

"Uhhhhmm..." she was moaning while she cried.. Dinala ko yung kamay niya sa mga
labi ko.. Tulog na tulog siya.. I kissed her bare hands,hindi ko inaalis ang labi
ko sa mga kamay niya.. I stared at her,wala akong balak umalis sa tabi niya..

"Don't cry Zoey... I'm here now.. I won't let you go again.." I whispered and
kissed her lips..

*****

A/N: Ngayon palang tinatanong ko na kayo.. Team ZYLE o Team DROEY??

Ako wala! Naguguluhan ako,hindi ko tuloy alam kung itutuloy ko pa ba o hindi yung
ending ko haha! Change of plans guys.. may part 4 pa ito.. Pinublish ko na kasi
sira ang lappy ko sa bahay.. hehe Naki-update lang ako sa office.

VOMMENTS guys.. What can you say?

Kyle on the right side crying ----->

Chapter 26 - The hint of saying goodbye.. >>

Zoey's POV

Feeling empty staring the window,it was raining again.. I was watching as the rain
drops keeps thumping the glass.. I remembered the time when my parents died.. It
was also raining.. It was always raining when I'm about to lose someone.. Ito na
siguro ang ibig sabihin,I'm going to lose Kyle,I'm letting him go.. I was in my
deep thought when Andrei uttered something..

"Zoey.. Magsalita ka naman.. Maghapon ka ng walang kibo.." I just gave him a weak
smile..Hindi ko rin alam. Siimula ng mangyari yun,parang nawalan ako ng
sasabihin.. gusto kong magsalita pero walang lumalabas sa bibig ko.."Are you really
okay Zoey? Nag-aalala ko sa'yo.. May masakit ba sa'yo?.." I just shook my head and
smiled again..I lied.. Ang sakit palang ngumiti pag alam mong may masakit sa'yo
talaga.. And it's my heart..

Andito kami sa isang coffee shop.. Nung nagising ako,I started packing my things at
yun ang unang ginawa ko.
Hindi ko na kaya..

Ayoko na..

Maaga akong gumising para hindi na kami magkasalubong pa sa bahay.. Si Andrei

nakatulog siya ng naka-upo at naka-tungko sa kama.. Kaya naman tinulungan niya
akong mag-ayos.. Siya na din ang kukuha ng iba kong gamit na naiwan..Hindi ko na
kaya talaga.. Masakit para sa akin na umabot kami sa ganito..

Napaka-sakit..

Napa-hawak ako sa tiyan ko and rubbed it gently.. My eyes started to water again..

Hey there baby boo,you're the only reason why mommy is still here.. Kung wala ka
baka wala na din ako.. Paulit-ulit kong kinakausap sa isip ko ang anak ko.. And
then it happened my tears bursted out again..

'Bakit ba ako iyak ng iyak? I'm so sick of crying..' I harshly wiped my tears and
glanced at Andrei,nakatitig siya sa akin.. I know that look.. Naawa ba siya sa
akin?.. Pinaglalaruan niya yung cake niya.. Hindi man lang niya tinikman..I heard
him sighed..

"Lagi ka na lang umiiyak.. Gusto mo bang ice cream?.." Kahit na ayoko at wala akong
gana napa-tango na lang ako..Gusto ko din minsan mapag-isa pero hindi ako iniiwanan
ni Drei. He was always beside me.."Sige bibili lang ako.. Dito ka lang ha?.. Mamaya
dadating na si Bella.. Sasamahan niya tayo mag-lipat.. Tapos saka na lang natin
sunduin si Drew okay?? " Sabi niya.. He looked so worried.. It was evident in his
face.. I'm so thankful na andito si Drei sa tabi ko..

I reluctantly nodded.. Umalis na siya at naiwan ako mag-isa na tulala.. I suddenly

felt like peeing.. Nakalimutan kong pregnant women encounters frequent peeing..
Pumunta ako sa cr pero naka-pila yung sa pang-girls.. Ang dami nila at hindi ko na
kayang tiisin yung ihi ko.. Mabilis akong naglakad palabas ng coffee shop para
pumunta sa isang pay toilet. Buti na lang at nakahanap agad ako...

Ang sarap sa pakiramdam talaga sa buntis after peeing.. Nag-salamin muna ako at
naghugas ng kamay sa sink.. Paglabas ko naman papunta na sana ako sa coffee shop
pero nung nasa hagdan na ako may nakabunggo ako,hindi ko siya nakita pero napahawak
siya sa braso ko dahil muntik na akong malaglag.. I glanced at him and my eyes
widened.. What a small world!

"Z-zoey?.." It was Marco.. Hindi ko maiwasan na makaramdam ng inis at galit sa

kanya.. Alam ko sa sarili kong walang nangyari sa amin.. Hindi ako ganong kalasing
para hindi maalala. Alam ko din na may kasama siya sa kwarto noon bukod sa akin
dahil kung wala,hindi naman kami makukuhanan ng litrato.. I composed myself fast
and with just a blinked of an eye.. My palm landed on his cheeks.. Nag-tinginan
lahat ng tao na dumadaan sa kinakatayuan namin.. But there was a guilt evident on
his face.. Hindi ako nakapagsalita ulit.. Gusto kong sumigaw pero bakit hindi ko
magawa.. I cried in front of him habang tinatakpan ko ng kamay ko ang bibig ko..
Hindi ko na mapigilan pa ang nararamdaman ko,he's one of the reason bakit nagka-
ganon si Kyle sa akin..

"Z-zoey.. I can explain.. Please makinig ka muna.." he said.. I just cried to where
I was standing.. Wala akong paki-alam sa mga nag-titinginan sa amin.."H-hindi ko
sinasadya Zoey,Napaka-gago ko.. I was searching for you para sana balaan kita pero
hindi ko naman alam kung paano kita mahahanap.." My mood suddenly flipped over..
What does he mean? He scratched the back of his head and made a 'tsk' sound.."Would
you mind Zoey? Please.. Gusto din kita sanang makausap.." Hinawakan niya ako sa
braso at agad kong iniwas yun,his face softened.. "Naiintindihan kita..But listen
to me carefully...." He raised his index finger.. "This is about Kath,sya ang nag-
pagawa sa akin nun.. Inutusan niya ako.. Maniwala ka sa akin,ako naman kasi si gago
sinunod ko siya because I really like her.. Nag-away pa nga kami nung hindi ko
tinuloy yung inuutos niya... I saw how miserable you looked that night kaya hindi
ko talaga kaya na gawin sayo yung pinapagawa niya.. Pero,she started freaking out..
Nagulat ako talaga kasi bigla nag-iba ang mood niya..A barbaric one. Naguguluhan
ako dahil she used to be calm as she was,but that night I saw a different side of
her...Para siyang nasisiraan ng bait.." He closed his eyes and puckered his lips
together.. Hinawakan niya ako sa magkabilang braso.."Zoey, I'm not gonna prolonged
this..." He took a deep breath.. "But Kath, she has a bipolar disorder.." My mouth
parted a bit as my eyes widened.. I slowly covered my mouth using my palm.. "It was
an accident.. It was one afternoon,narinig ko lahat,nag-uusap sila ng Daddy niya..
She was so mad to her Dad, she was shouting that she's not crazy.. That she was
fine.. But her Dad insist.. Pinilit pa din nila painumin ng gamot si Kath..." I
really can't believe what I've just heard from him.. "That moment, inatake na siya
and I was there and saw the whole thing,Kath tried to kill her dad,ang bilis talaga
ng pangyayari,buti napigilan ko agad.. Akala ng Daddy niya boyfriend ako ni Kath so
he confessed to me everything.. Namana ni Kath sa mommy niya ang sakit niya.. Dati
I thought she was just too bitchy, na desperada lang siya ang mga ginagawa niya..
But I guess that explains everything..."

Napahawak ako sa ulo ko sa mga naririnig ko galing kay Marco.. Napabitaw siya sa
akin..

"And kaya niya ginawa yun sayo,dahil sa asawa mo.. Sinabi niya sa akin noon kung
gaano niya kagusto ang lalaking yon.. At gagawin niya lahat makuha lang siya ulit..
And according to her Dad,hindi nila alam na mamamana ni Kath ang sakit ng mommy
niya na yun.. Late ang mga symptoms.. Zoey..." He held my hands and sincerely
looked at me right through my eyes.. "I'm really sorry.. Handa akong tulungan ka..
Alam naman nating pareho na walang nangyari sa atin-------"

"At ngayon bumabaliktad ka na! Akala ko ba ako ang mahal mo?!" I turned around as I
roamed my head to find that voice,only to see Kath behind me.. Galit na galit ang
itsura niya. Nanlilisik ang mga mata niyang nakatingin sa amin.. Her face was
dark,she has dark circle on her eyes.. Natakot ako sa itsura niya..

"Shit!" I heard Marco cursed.. "Zoey umalis ka na.. Nasundan niya ako.." Even
though I was still composing myself,I slowly stepped back.. But ang bilis ng
pangyayari... Bigla tumakbo si Kath papunta sa amin..

"Hayup ka! Malandi ka! Lahat na lang inagaw mo sa akin! Malandi ka!" The next thing
I knew,she was gripping my hair very hard.. Halos matanggal na ang anit ko sa
pagkaka-sabunot niya sa akin.. "Nung una si Seb! Ngayon naman si Marco! Malandi ka
talaga!!" I saw Marco trying to stop her..I started crying inalala ko agad ang nasa
sinapupunan ko at yumakap ako ng mahigpit sa tiyan ko.. Patuloy pa din si Kath sa
pag-sabunot sa akin..

"God! Kath please stop it!" Marco shouted.. It was so fast.. And with just a blink
of an eye,mula sa pangatlong baitang ng hagdan.....
"Shit! Kath what did you do?!" Marco cursed.. I was on the floor and I was staring
my hands as I touched the floor..There's a blood dripping slowly,crawling to every
space..I glanced at Kath,natigilan siya nung nakita niya ako at ang mga dugo sa
dress ko..

"Hinde ah.. Hindi ko kasalanan yan.. Wala... Hindi ah.. Lagot ka ka Marco! You're a
dead meat! Lagot ka! Lagot!" she was shrilling to death while stepping back and
shooking her head harshly.. I heard voices. A man in his suit.. Hinatak niya si
Kath palayo sa akin.. I saw Andrei too,shouting my name.. Parang slow motion ang
lahat..

I started crying and I suddenly felt dizzy.. Then on a spur of a moment everything
went black....

Kyle's POV

I was in my room drowned and wrecked with so much pain..Surely,by now she will hate
me forever.. I want to go after her but I don't know where and how.

In a mozaic of guilt,pain and remorse, I don't know how to face Zoey anymore.I was
eaten by too much emotions notwithstanding I still love her.I let my anger invaded
my whole being and did horrible things.

I've realized that all the more she cheated on me,or even if she will going to do
it over and over again.. Nothing will change.Surely,I will end up forgiving
her,because I love her so much.. But I think I was too late. I don't know what to
do. All I know now was I wanted to see her so bad.. I wanted to make her feel how
sincere and guilty I am for doing that to her.. That I am going to do everything
and anything for me to be forgiven..

I was staring my phone waiting for a call.. I went to Aya's place earlier but she
have no idea where's Zoey.. I'm so desperate and I don't fucking care...I need my
wife now and I don't know what I'm going to do if I lose her..

I placed the phone on the table and started pacing back and forth.. Looking at it
for the nth time..

A while later,it rang. I straight way took long strides towards the table and
grabbed my phone,only to see Andrei's name on the screen.I tapped the answer button
and I heard a heavy friction coming from his voice.. He was walking very fast and
it was evidently divulged...

[St. Marys.. Now! Si Zoey nasa OR.. Shit!] He cussed.. My body instantly frozed as
I heard it..

"W-what happened?" I frisked my body was slowly losing it's heat.I can feel my palm
was as cold as ice.

[Damn it! Gago ka talaga! Buntis ang asawa mo!.. Nag-aagaw buhay silang dalawa
ngayon---] I hereupon ended the call as my breathing became scraggy..I grabbed the
keys and urgently run as I make my way through the garage..
Driving all the way through St. Marys,was giving me pulsations on my chest.I was so
damn nervous plus the fact that really astonished me was,Zoey's pregnant.. I just
don't know,but I felt that without a hitch the baby was my mine. Even if she has
those pictures with a guy.I just appercieved that I'm fucking sure,she was bearing
my child..

Some part of me was unexplainably happy because I found a thin line of hope that we
can still fix this because sooner we're gonna be parents.But I was so damn
worried,my heart was pulverizing like a machine gun..

Few moments later,I fleetingly parked the cark with a screeching sound of each
tires.I didn't even bothered parking my car on a right place.I just jumped out and
made my way inside in a posthaste manner. It felt like it was the fastest run I've
done in my entire life..

Running like there's no tomorrow,I skipped out where the operating room was.I saw
Andrei sitting on the bench,his hands are intertwined supporting his chin and his
elbows embalmed on his knees.He looked so pale.My eyes landed to the familiar guy
leaning on the wall with his arms crossed while tapping his fingers,like he was in
deep thinking.I clenched my jaw as our gazes locked.But I shoved it away and
comprehend to forsee Zoey and our baby before anythingelse.He was the guy in the
picture and I am fucking sure about it.

When Andrei saw me,he stood up immediately.I go on foot towards him,but I suddenly
frisked his fist landed on my face..

I didn't fight back..

I deserved millions of punch to any random guy for treating my wife badly bottom
out.. He was just standing next to me with his clenched jaw and gritted teeth.I
obliterately mopped the blood from the corner of my lips as I stood up,ignoring his
anger..

"Andrei.. please.. What happened to her?" I pleadingly asked him.. The guy behind
scooted towards us and watch over.He was like,waiting for a hint for him to make an
action.He can go to hell!

"Buntis si Zoey.. HIndi mo alam?!" Andrei shouted at me.. I puckered my lips

together..Of course I didn't know that because I was so busy remitting and
bestowing her pure pain,making her life a living hell.I'm such a fucking douche or
anything worse beyond that word.I was about to open my mouth to answer him but we
got hindered as the door of the operating room finally opened.I saw a middle aged
man and he seems to be the Doctor..

"Sino kamag-anak ng pasyente?" He asked..I hit the road towards him..

"I am.. I'm his h-husband.." I was deeply praying at the back of my mind that
nothing happened grief or worse than that to Zoey and our baby.The Doctor removed
his glasses and faced me,he took a deep breath before uttering the words that
crushed my entire being..

"She's safe.. But the baby didn't make it.. I'm sorry.." He tapped my shoulders
before leaving.. I can't moved and my chest literally tightens.I don't know but at
the back my mind,I was blaming it all to myself.. This is all my fault.. She won't
deal in this kind of situation if it wasn't because of me..
"Dude, I know it's not the right time to interrupt you but this is really
important.." I glanced at the guy who spilled.He was the guy from the picture,with
Zoey.I don't know why or what was he doing here or what monkey business he's up
to,but I kept myself in a tranquil manner..

"About what?" I asked in a deep and hoarse voice..

"About you and your wife.." I clenched my jaw and fist but tried my best not to
make any scene..I will listen first before doing any actions, I promise to myself..

****

Zoey was tranferred to a private room at last.,she was still unconcious and I was
just holding her hands..

I now know everything.. Marco have explained everything to me,but I still gave him
what he deserves for touching my wife..I punched him right through his face that
causes his nose to bleed after our pow-wow.. I still have a grudge on Kath but what
can I do? She's not well... I don't know what to do or to say.. I was lost for
words..

I sighed in frustration,I feel so horrible because of losing our baby..I don't know
what am I going to say to Zoey when she woke up.. I really don't know.. I was still
hoping for her forgiveness.

She had almost every right to hate me,she has been the one going after me all the
time. I remember the time she used to say sorry even if it wasn't her fault..It's
my turn now. She has to know how much I love her.. That it didn't really change at
all,that I even loved her more than I do way back...She have suffered too much
because of me.. I'm so scared I might lose her anytime,I already lose our child and
I won't let her go this time. No matter what.. Seriously,I don't know if she still
can forgive me but I'm going to do anything.. Anything just for her..

Time flies and it's been almost four hours,Zoey was still sleeping peacefully..
Andrei was watching tv,scooting the channels..Then I suddenly felt hungry..

"I'll be back,I'm going to look for something to eat.." I said,he just ignored me.
With his eye nailed on the television,I just sighed.. Zoey hates me for sure and
now my only brother hates me too.. How pathetic..

I went at the hospital's cafeteria and scanned every food there..I almost bought
everything I saw. Zoey must be really hungry when she woke up..I payed the bills
and walked all the back to the room..

When I jumped out from the elevator I saw Bella outside Zoey's room,she was crying?
I wasn't sure.. She's just there standing and hugging herself.. She almost twitched
when she felt my sudden popping appearance..

"Why are you outside? You want me to call Andrei?" she shook her head bluntly..

"No,I'm fine.. Paalis na din naman ako.." she said as she was clutching her
stomach.. I furrowed my brows for I felt weird about her.. I just reluctantly
nodded my head the as she waved her goodbye..

I entered the room but I didn't found Andrei.I roamed my eyes around and I found
him at the front of the comfort room's door.. My gazed landed to the bed and didn't
found Zoey there.. I felt edgy and uneasy because I know she's already awake..

I walked through Andrei and tapped his shoulders..He faced me and being worried was
really evident to his face..

"K-kuya.." he turned around and faced me.. he was almost in the verge of crying.. I
felt nervous about it.. "S-si Zoey.. Something is wrong with her.. Akala ko nung
una hindi lang siya talaga nag-sasalita.. " he said with a shaky voice..

"Where is she? A-and what do you mean?.." Now I felt extremely agitated with
Andrei's tone..

"Nasa loob.. Tingin ko alam na niya.. Hinawakan niya kasi yung tiyan niya kanina,at
natingin sa akin.. Hindi ako makasagot..Bigla na lang siya umiyak.." I scooted at
the comfort room's door fast and knocked...

"Zoey.." I've knocked many times but she didn't bother answering nor opening the
door.. We called the nurses to asked for help and the janitors as well,so we could
opened the door..There was a sudden backwash there.. I was so nervous.. What did
Andrei mean that Zoey can't talk?..

The moment the door opened,we found Zoey sitting at the bowl and crying herself
out.. She was just just playing with her fingers,looking so helpless..The scene
dragged my chest in a unbreathable state.. I felt stabbed on my chest again..

"Mam.. Tara na po,hindi mabuting andito kayo.." the nurse said,Zoey just glanced at
the nurse..And when her gazes landed on me..She started crying more.. I felt the
hot liquids at the corner of my eyes forming.. It was as if I was struggling so
hard for my breath.. She was just looking at me,crying while the nurses helped her
all the way through her bed..Though she was somehow tranquil and calm.. I couldn't
bring myself to respond, I felt so empty and my heart was physically tearing in my
chest.. She was silently crying..

It was then I've realized.. Silence have been a girl's loudest cry..

I can't stand seeing her like that..

The doctors came and I was just there staring at Zoey.. She was now calm,but Andrei
was still freaking out.. He already told the doctors about Zoey's condition,so we
have waited for an expert psychologist to check on her..If someone's going to ask
me what I felt right now? I can't hardly explain.. Because I was still in a state
of hysteria.. I couldn't even uttered a word..

A psychologist came at last and tried talking with Zoey,who was doing only two
things.. Shooking and nodding her head..

"Mr. Herrera can I have a word with you?" I heard the Doctor called me..And I swear
that was the most overwrought part of my life.. I shakily nodded..

Andrei's POV

"Mr. Herrera can I have a word with you?" wala sa sariling tumango ang kapatid ko..
Ngayon ko lang siya nakitang nasa ganyan na kalagayan,kahit simula nung mga bata pa
kami pag nagkikita sila ni Daddy kasama ako.. Kahit ako kabang-kaba.. I was so damn
worried. There's something wrong with Zoey..

Sumunod ako sa kanilang dalawa para marinig ko ang sasabihin ng doctor..

"Mr. Herrera you're wife is in a traumatic state. We called it PSTD.." sabi nung
doctor na mataba,tinanggal niya yung salamin niya.. Katatapos lang niya kausapin si
Zoey at nung tinitignan ko sila.. Tanging dalawang bagay lang ang ginagawa ni
Zoey.. Either she nods or shook her head.. Yun lang at yun lang din ang ginagawa
niya nung inalagaan ko siya.. I clenched my fist for somehow na-sense ko na kung
bakit siya nagkakaganyan.."It is Post-traumatic-stress-disorder.. It may last
hours,days, weeks or even worse,hindi na talaga makapag-salita ang pasyente... Only
if she don't get a treatment that suits her.." he added.. "She is for now,not
capable to verbalize anything.. Sobrang stress pati dumagdag pa ang nangyari ngayon
na she lose her child..It was traumatic for her,It worsen the situation.. But don't
worry.. In her case,mababalik siya sa dati but I'm not sure kung gaano katagal..Ang
mahalaga wag natin siyang pilitin kung ayaw niya magsalita.. Makakasama sa kanya..
All we have to do is a treatment and pagpatuloy lang natin siyang kausapin ng
normal.. Laging kausapin.. It can help her for fast recovery.. Well,just tell me
kung kelan niyo balak umpisahan ang treatment Mr. Herrera.. I'll take care of
her.." he tapped Seb's shoulder for a comfort pagkatapos ay umalis na..At ang gago
kong kapatid.. Ayon tulala.. I gritted my teeth and faced him..

"Kasalanan mo to! Kita mo na ginawa mo!? Napaka-gago mo talaga.." But he didn't

even took a glanced at me,nakatingin lang siya kay Zoey,na ngayon ay nanood ng TV..
She seemed oblivious to what was happening around her. Hindi ko alam kung maawa ako
kay Seb dahil kasalanan naman niya talaga to.. And with his blank face,nakita ko na
lang na biglang tumulo ang luha niya..

*****

Kinabukasan dumalaw sila Aya sa hospital,tutulong din sila sa pag-labas ni Zoey

ngayon.. Sinabi ko kila Aya yung kalagayan ni Zoey ngayon at ang alam lang nila
dahil to sa pagkamatay ng anak ni Zoey.. Alam ko naman na bukod pa dun may iba pang
dahilan..Pinili ko na lang na wag magsalita.. Kapatid ko pa din si Seb.. Hindi ko
talaga alam kung maawa ako sa kanya o maiinis.. Kagabi sinusubuan niya ng pagkain
si Zoey pero hindi man lang nagrereact si Zoey.. Hindi man lang siya tinitignan
nito..

Pero nung ako nag-pakain sa kanya.. Kinain naman niya.. Lagi ko kinakausap si Zoey
at nagrerespond naman siya pero hindi talaga siya nag-sasalita.. Tuwing si Seb ang
kikilos,para siyang invisible kay Zoey.. Kitang-kita ko sa mukha niya kung gaano
siya nasasaktan.. Walang nakakaalam kung ano ang balak ni Zoey.. Wala ring
nakakaalam kung ano ang iniisip niya ngayon.. We're all clueless..

Si Aya may dalang white board na maliit,nagpabili siya kanina kay Xeth.. Si Xeth
naman kausap si Seb na nasa labas.. Tinitignan ko lang si Zoey. Nung napansin
niyang nakatingin ako,nagulat ako kasi ngumiti siya sa akin..Halos kasama pa yung
mata niya nung ngumiti siya.. Hindi ko maiwasan na makaramdam ng tuwa..Lumapit sa
akin si Aya..

"Sa bahay muna daw si Zoey uuwi.. Hindi ko alam kung ano nangyayari sa kanilang
mag-asawa pero naiinis ako sa Kyle na yan.. Hindi to mangyayari sa kaibigan ko kung
inaalagaan niyang mabuti si Zoey.. Ayoko ng malaman pa at baka hindi ako makapag-
pigil.. Ikaw na magpaliwanag sa magaling mong kapatid.." sabi niya habang padabog-
dabog inaayos ang mga gamit ni Zoey.. Nagsimula siyang talupan ang apple na nasa
food table.. Tumingin siya kay Zoey na nanonood ng tv.. "Hoy babae, gusto mo?"
Muntik ko ng sapukin,kung hindi lang babae.. Hindi na nga okay si Zoey ganun pa
niya kausapin.. Zoey just nodded her head.. Lumapit naman si Aya na tinalupan yung
apple.. Inalok niya si Zoey pero siya yung kumakain,binigyan naman niya siguro ng
dalawang hiwa..

Maya-maya pumasok na si Xeth kasunod si Seb.. Ayoko man pero lumapit ako sa kanya..
Kailangan ko siya kausapain..

"Hindi sa mansion tutuloy si Zoey.. Kila Aya daw.." Mukhang parang natauhan at
nabuhusan siya ng malamig na tubig sa sinabi ko.. He furrowed his brows at parang
maiiyak na naman..

"No,she will be staying with us.. She's still my wife.." There was a desperate tone
in his voice.. Naramdaman ko din ang panginginig ng boses niya..

"Kausapin mo.." sabay kaming napalingon kung saan nandoon si Zoey na

nakikipagtawanan kay Xeth at Aya.. Nung lumapit si Seb unti-unti nawala ang ngiti
ni Zoey.. I sighed as I can sense what will happen next..

"Zoey please don't do this.." sinubukan niyang hawakan yung asawa niya,pero bigla
namutla si Zoey at agad na pilit inaabot ang kamay ni Xeth.. Parang takot na takot
na hindi mo maintindihan.. "Zoey please don't be scared... I won't hurt you.." But
I guess he failed.. Zoey started squealing hard.. Napa-akap ito sa nakatayong si
Xeth na pinakamalapit sa kanya.. Pain was evident on my brother's face.. Inaabot
niya si Zoey pero natitili sa takot naman ito.. "Please.." halos pabulong na sabi
ni Seb.. He puckered his lips that formed a thin line.. Nilagay niya ang kamay niya
sa magkabilang bewang niya at tumingin sa taas na parang nagpippigil ng iyak..

"Kyle ano ka ba! Kitang ayaw niya bakit ba pinipilit mo? Hindi makakabuti sa kanya
yung ginagawa mo eh! Lumayo ka nga muna utang na loob!" sigaw ni Aya..

"Babe wag naman ganyan.." Xeth belted out with a warning tone..

"Wag mong kampihan yang pinsan mo Xeth! Alam mo at alam nating lahat na kasalanan
niya to! Kaya wag mong kunsintihin yan! Grabe na.. Hindi na tama to.. I won't
tolerate this anymore Kyle.." tumingin siya kay Seb.."Nung una hinayaan ko lang si
Zoey dahil mahal na mahal ka niya,akala ko dun siya sasaya pero dapat pala
pinigilan ko siya noon.. Mali ako,pakiramdam ko kasalanan ko din kaya nandito
siya.." nagsimula ng manginig ang boses niya.. "Pero tama na.. Baka i-kamatay na ni
Zoey sa susunod yang lintik na pagmamahal niya sayo na kahit kailan hindi mo man
lang nasuklian kahit konti!!!" buong lakas na sigaw ni Aya.. Natingin ako kay Seb
na naka-yuko lang at panay ang agos ng luha.. Walang nag-salita pagkatapos nun..
Mga hikbi lang ni Zoey ang maririnig sa buong kwarto.. Walang nagawa ang kapatid
ko.. Napa-upo na lang ito sa sahig at sinandal ang likod sa pader.. Hindi ko alam
ngayon ang mararamdaman ko..

An awkward silence filled the whole room.. Biglang bumukas ang pinto at may pumasok
na lalaking matangkad at maputi.. Naka-white gown siya,at sa itsura niya mukhang
isa siyang doktor pero hindi para mag-rounds..

"Seven?" Sabi ni Aya habang nakakunot na nakatingin sa lalaking kakapasok lang..

Binasa ko ang name plate na nasa kanan niyang dibdib..

'-Dr. Severino D.G Perez -'

Lumapit siya kay Zoey at nung nakita naman siya ni Zoey,agad lumipat ang yakap niya
dito na parang bang tinatago ang kanyang mukha sa damit nung lalaki.. Nakaramdam
ako ng matinding tensyon sa loob ng kwarto ng mga oras na yun.. Napatingin ako kay
Seb na agad naman napatayo mula sa pagkaka-upo sa sahig..

"Andito na ko.. Wag ka ng umiyak.." Sabi niya kay Zoey..

*****

A/N: Adam Levine ang prtrayer ni Seven ha.. Masakit na mata ko sensya na sa typos..
----->

Guys yung traumatic state ni Zoey hindi ako sure sa infos.. Nabalitaan ko lang na
nangyayari yan sa mga namatayan.. In Zoey's case possible naman siya diba? Itama
nyo lang ako kung may mali.. Feel free..

TEAM ZYLE? TEAM DROEY? o TEAM ZOVEN? hahaha Kala nyo wala ng role si Seven sa buhay
niya noh.. haha

VOMMENTS GUYS ha..

Chapter 27 - I don't believe in GOODBYES.. >>

A/N: Dedicated sa pinakamagaling magpakilig na author, Super crush ko si Jacob kaya

ginamit ko yung Chasing Cars dito,siya naalala ko.. :)

*******

Aya's POV

"Si Zoey ang nagtext sa akin na puntahan ko siya dito.." Leche nanginginig ang
kamay ko habang andito kami sa rooftop ng ospital.. Kaming dalawa lang ni Seven ang
mag-kausap.. Nakaka-dalawang stick na ako ng yosi dahil sa tensyon.. Sumasakit ang
batok ko.. Na-highblood ako kanina sa confrontation ko kay Kyle..

I felt bad somehow,hindi ko gustong mag-tuloy tuloy ang bibig ko at naging tactless
na naman ako.. Pero what can I do? That's me! At nasasaktan ako na makitang ganun
ang sitwasyon si Zoey. She's almost a real sister for me.. Sino ba namang kaibigan
ang hindi maawa kung makita mong umabot pa sa sitwasyon na halos hindi ito makapag
salita? I swallowed the lump on my throat dahil naiiyak na naman ako..

"Bakit naman ikaw ang tinext niya? Kahit ako wala akong alam sa mga plano ng
babaeng yun eh.." sabi ko naman kay Seven.. Dati galit ako sa kanya.. Dahil niloko
din niya si Zoey pero ngayon para hindi ko maintindihan at sumama ako sa kanya para
makipag-usap dito.. Kanina nung nagpaalam ako kay Xeth halos hindi maipinta ang
mukha niya pero wala na lang din siyang nagawa.. Hinithit ko ang yosi ko at akmang
itatapon pero natigilan ako sa sinabi ni Seven..
"She wants to come with me.." Tinignan ko siya ng matagal with my brows furrowed..

"W-what do you mean she wants to come with you??" I asked him.. Hindi humaharap sa
akin si Seven nakatingin lang siya sa malayo. Nakapamulsa at bubuntong hininga pa-
minsan minsan..

"Matagal na kaming may pending na offer sa MDACC sa University of Texas.. Dedicated

si Zoey kung tutuusin and she deserved that proposal.. That was 2 years ago kung
hindi ako nagkakamali... But.." humarap siya sa akin.. "She refused the offer,so
nag-refuse din ako. Kuntento na siya sa mga medical mission dito.. It was then nung
yesterday nagulat ako sa mga text messages nya na interesdao na siya.. If the offer
is still on----"

"Teka teka!" itinaas ko ang palad ko na pinapahinto siya sa pagsasalita.. "Don't

tell me na gusto niyang pumunta doon?" nakakunot ang noo kong sabi sa kanya..
Seryoso naman na nakatitig sa akin tong si Seven.. Napahawak ako sa noo ko.. "Oh my
God.. T-talagang kahit kailan si Zoey ang hilig sa pabigla bigla.."

"She's not well.. At handa siyang makipag-cooperate sa akin at doon isagawa ang
treatment sa states.." He sighed at hinawakan ang magkabilang braso ko.. "Aya
pagkakataon ko na para makabawi kay Zoey.. I want to help her.." matagal ko
siyang tinignan bago siya nagsalita ulit.. "Sinasabi ko ito sayo dahil gusto ni
Zoey ako na ang mag-explain sa iyo.. Inaayos ko na ang mga papers niya.. And she
wants us to zip our mouth... Do you understand me?" Sabi niya sa akin.. My mouth
was parted a bit..

"Gusto na niyang tuluyang lumayo kay Herrera..." He finally blurted out with a
stern tone..

******

Kyle's POV

[NP: CHASING CARS by SNOW PATROL]

I firmly closed my eyes as Zoey's face earlier keep playing on my mind.. I grasped
the glass wine unyieldingly as I massage my temples.. It breaks my heart seeing her
face so scared like that.. It was horrible scene and I know this won't be easy for
me..

I won't give up.. Never.. I have always felt wanting and needy before but when Zoey
came into my life I felt fully faultless and plenary. Without her my life is
mess,underneath my luxurious life and fame.. I doesn't count anymore. It's Zoey..
It's only her that I need and I love.. Not fame,not money and not
anythingelse..Just her..

I was hindered by a warm hand on my shoulder my shoulder while I am in deep

thinking.. I faced him and I saw Xeth holding a glass of wine too. We're at the
balcony of out mansion. He came with me for I don't know the reason? Maybe because
of sympathy? I don't need those..

What Aya just said earlier are all justifiable.. I have never showed how much I
love Zoey..
Xeth just wiggled his glass in a circular motion before drinking it..

"Anong plano mo?" he asked..I sighed and firmly closed my eyes to compose myself..

"Nothing changed.." He tsk-ed and blandly shook his head,still not glancing at me..

"Tingin mo tama pa ba yung gagawin mo?" That moment I felt like my blood started to
boil again. What the hell was he trying to say? The guy's words had me slandered in
a way 'cause I know somehow it has duple meaning..

"Are you saying that I should stop my tack schemes.." I asked while I puckered my
lips and formed a thin line.. I can't just gave up on Zoey that easily. i can't
lose her. Not this time and not anymore.. Xeth started to chuckled and it was
really annoying..

"Dude hindi ba dapat tama na? Nagkakasakitan na lang kasi kayong dalawa, hindi na
nakakabuti. Tanggapin mo nalang na ito na naka-tadhana sa inyo.." this time he
turned around to face me and I swear I wanna stifled his neck until he choke to
death.. And hell yeah! This words was like a bomb right through my face.. "Dude
hindi kayo ang para sa isa't isa.."

And that's it! I gritted my teeth as I harshly throwed the glass God knows where
causing it to crushed..I grabbed his collar shirt and pinned him on the wall
powerfully.. This asshole's words have gone and push me through the edge!

"I am not giving up on her! Do you understand?! Kahit putang-inang tadhana pa yang
kakalabanin ko I don't fvcking care if it's impossible!!! I love her! And that is
enough! I am Kyle Herrera for fuck's sake and impossible don't exist in me!!" I
shouted as I felt my eyes started to water again.. The fuck I care if it's gay!
I've heard a thud sound as his wine glass feel on the ground too..

I gratingly wiggled my arms and freed him as a nonplussed reaction was evident on
his face. I gripped my hair grimly with my both hands in frustration while pacing
back and forth fast..

"Aaaahhhhhhh!! God damn it!!" I kicked the wall as I gave in my full force on it,I
slightly bent and pressed my hands on my knees..I'm a total mess! I didn't even
bothered looking at Xeth,I walked towards the door and marched away leaving him
there..

I was beyond scared..

I was paranoidly indenial..

I was so mad,so mad to myself..

I felt low-spirited

and

I felt melancholy heartbroken..

That's all I feel because I know deep inside me.. What just Xeth blurted out can be
somehow true..

I wanna cry and just punch anything or anyone.. I wanna shout until I lose my
voice.. I feel so vulnerable..
I love Zoey so much and It kills me how far she was now from me..

But that doesn't mean that I'm going to give her up.. No fucking way!..

******

It's been weeks since Zoey was discharged from the hospital.. I miss her so much
and I'm dying inside because of so much pain.. When I tried to get nearer to her
she's just starting to freak out.. I used to visit her to Aya's place even if I
know she hates me too.. All of them hate me and I deserve that..

I feel so pathetic because I keep on following Zoey secretly,she's always with that
guy named Seven.. I was so damn jealousbut I'm hopelessly pitiful about my
situation.. I can't even touch her or get nearer to her while others can..She was
always accompanied by Seven to her treatments..

That should be me.. Holding her,taking care of her.. But I can't.. I fucking can't!
Getting nearer to her will just worsen her condition and I don't want that to
happened..

Andrei keeps on visiting her too and somehow I'm envious because he seems getting
along with Zoey very well..

'Buti pa sila nakakalapit sa kanya,while me? I'm hust here,miserably watching her
by afar.. What a life..

It was Zoey's 4th treatment today and my usual routine is just to follow them,she
was usually accompanied by Seven and I felt so lucky today since it seems like he
can't make it..

She was all alone inside the cab and I was following her,when she reached the
clinic I waited for her outside for I know it will take more than 2 hours for the
treatment..

I was pacing back and forth because I'm feeling so nervous right now.. It was the
longest 2 hours of my life.. I twitched as I heard the door of the clinic opened-it
has multiple wind chimes and It can really caught someone attention.. But my heart
started pounding when I saw Zoey. I saw her eyes literally widened as our gazes
locked,but it was immediately faded away and replaced by a bland look. I can't even
read nor tell what was the emotion manifested on her face.

I slowly walked few strides towards her,and to my surprise she wasn't freaking
out..Apparently,it gave me a hint that the treatment was making good outputs
towards her condition.. I felt grief-stricken again for I was so nervous and scared
to touch her..

"Z-zoey.." I finally belted out.. She just stared at me and I can almost count how
many times she blinked because I was fully focused on her.. "I-I don't know what to
say.. B-but.. I have so many things in my mind right now.." I don't kow why when
she's already in front of me I can't even uttered a single word.. I swallowed as I
felt a lump on my throat.. I bowed my head for I don't know how to look at her...
"Please.. Umuwi ka na sakin.." I said,I wasn't a cry baby boy but when It comes to
Zoey I was always unconcious with it..The corner of my eyes started to heaten up
and I can tell that a hot liquid was forming already..I held her hands and Gods
knows how much I wanted to hold her like I don't wanna let go..

"I'll do anything.. If you can't forgive me now,I..I'll wait.. I can wait.. Just
please.. I'm begging you.. W-wag mo akong iwan.." I licked my lower lip and
puckered it together, forming a thin line.. "Umuwi na tayo.. Please Zoey.." I
blurted out,swallowing the lump on my throat hard. I find it more difficult now..

Her face was unreadable and dark.. I don't know what's running on her head.. I
bowed 'cause I feel like anytime my tears will burst.. I know that this won't be
easy but I'm fucking serious that I will do anything just to have her forgiveness..
I caressed her face and embalmed our foreheads together..I pulled away and she
still has the same bland emotion on her face..God! I really wanted to kiss her but
I'm really scared to make my move..

I held her hand and put her palm in my cheeks.."Slap me..O-or do anything you
want.. If you want to get even I'll understand.." I desperatedly said.. "Just
please Zoey,don't leave me.. again... I..I..I'm really really sorry.." Then that's
it,I undoubtedly bended my knees and hugged her waist.. I don't care where we are
or what do I look like.. I just don't care..I buried my face on her stomach and I
can feel that she was breathing hastily.. I can't hold on it anymore,my tears
burst out.. It was a long silence.. She didn't even hugged me back.. She was just
standing there while I'm crying and begging for her.. I've heard her making a deep
sigh...

"G-ganun nalang y-y-yun?" I was astonished as she started belting out words.. She
finally spoke.. I looked up and I saw her face was on the verge of crying too..She
shook her head..I stood up and tried to wiped the tears formed in her eyes but she
hindered me as she slapped my hands and shook her head... She looked at me and she
put her palm on her mouth composing herself but I guess she failed.. She cried and
slapped me.. -I deserved that, I really do.. She started slapping me hard..

Once

Twice

Thrice..
I don't know,I lost count.. She was also punching my chest using her fist,her face
was all now drenched with tears.. I was silently crying too and open-heartedly
accepted her harshness .. I deserved every slap and punch from her.."Gusto mo ganun
na lang yun ha!? Yun lang?! Sorry?! Ha?! Ganun na ba ngayon yun Kyle?! Sorry kasi
sinaktan mo ko?! Sorry kasi nadamay ang anak ko?! Sorry kasi ang sama sama mo?!!
Napaka sama mo!!"She puckered her lips together and tried covering her mouth using
her palm.."N-nagkamali din naman ako.. Oo hindi ko kinaka-ila yun eh.. P-pero alam
ng Diyos na pinagsisihan ko na yun Kyle.. Alam niya yun.. Limang taon Kyle.. Limang
taon..she cried.. I wanted to punched myself right now seeing her in that state
again because of me..

"Kung tutuusin pwede naman choice ang makulong nalang but I choose you, because I
love you. Eventhough you treated me like.. like.. shit!! You made my life a living
hell.. But I still don't care because that's how much I love you...." she covered
her mouth using her palm again and started crying her heart out.. "Handa ako
tanggapin lahat lahat para sa kapatawaran mo. Do you know that Kyle?Do you even
know that?! Because I love you! HINDI KO KAYANG NAGAGALIT KA SAKIN KAHIT BABOY NA
BABOY NA KO! TINIIS KO LAHAT,DAHIL INIINTINDI KITA!! EVEN IF YOU DRAGGED MY LIFE
INTO THE MOST MESIRABLE STATE FOR FUCK'S SAKE I STILL LOVE YOU!!�she was punching
me in my chest, until she get sick of doing that I didnt moved for I was zoned out.

�KYLE, NAGKAMALI AKO NOON OO,DATI YON AT SOBRA SOBRANG PINAGSISIHAN KO NA YON,HINDI
LANG NAMAN IKAW ANG NASAKTAN KYLE EH, PATI AKO. PATI AKO! I SUFFERED PAIN TOO.. AND
SO MUCH PAIN!!"she said pointing herself, her face was all drenched with tears and
I can't even stand to look at it.

"HINDI PA BA SAPAT YUNG PAGIGING MISERABLE KO NGAYON? HA KYLE? HINDI PA BA SAPAT?

KASI ALAM MO TAO LANG AKO EH, I LOVE, I GET HURT AND I GET SICK.. NAPAPAGOD DIN
AKO..." her shoulders are shaking and she bent down. I really wanted to hold her,to
at least ease her pain but I don't know. I just can't move..

�KYLE PAGOD NA PAGOD NA PAGOD NA PAGOD NA AKO...KAYA PARANG AWA MO NA..AYOKO NA...
TANGGAP KO NA NA HINDI TAYO PARA SA ISA'T ISA... PAGOD NA AKO MAGHABOL. PAGOD NA
AKO MASAKTAN� Her words shoot me like a gun..I felt horribly bad.. I wanted to
punch myself. She was uncontrollably sobbing ang hugging herself,I wanna hug her
too but I end up being frozed, I have realized how horrible I am,and how Zoey
suffered too much in my own arms.

"I was aware na kapag pumayag ako magpakasal sayo mas magiging miserable ako dahil
galit ka sakin,inintindi ko yun.. Kaya kahit binababoy mo ko tinatanggap ko.. K-
kasi.. mahal na mahal kita! Kahit na ikaw pa mismo ang nagtulak para mas maging
miserable ang buhay ko.. Kahit na ganun ka mahal na mahal pa din kita! E-even if
you dragged me in a fake marriage,kahit na noong nalaman ko yun hindi pa din nag-
iba.. Mahal pa din kita.. Ang tanga ko K-kyle,ang tanga tanga ko.." She harshly
wiped her tears away..I looked up for hearing those words from her.I wanted to ask
her about it for I was confused but I was still hindered from her venting out..

"Simula ng nagkita ulit tayo nakalimutan ko na kung paano maging masaya, sa sobrang
sakit.. Sa sobrang pagmamahal ko sayo.. Pero iba na n-ngayon.. Dahil pinagsisihan
ko na kung bakit minahal pa kita!!" she shouted.. Her words are just blandly
delivered but something on my chest was beyond the word hurt..

"Huwag kang mag-alala.. Wala akong balak maghiganti.. Hindi ako tutulad sa'yo..
Dahil kung gagawin ko yun, This will just be an endless stupid revenge cycle.."
she deeply sighed..

"Tama na Kyle.. Pagod na ako.. Sa sobrang pagod ko... Hindi na ako sigurado kung
mahal pa nga ba talaga kita.... Hindi ko na alam.." she walked as she brushed her
way through me.. Her words cut me off deeply like a knife.. But,I immediately
closed my eyes firmly and felt my tears squirming on my cheeks. I grabbed her wrist
and made her face me..It was then I noticed it was drizzling.. But I was in deep
pain to mind..

"Zoey.. A-all I'm asking is one last chance.. O-one last chance.. Please Zoey..
I...I love you Zoey.. You know that.." I pleaded as I almost whispered the words
coming form my mouth..She shook her head and smiled bitterly..I tried to touch her
but she kept pushing me away..

"I already gave you chances more than you deserved... And.. you just blew it.." My
mouth was partly open and I wanted to uttered something but I end up just being
speechless.."Mapapatawad kita at hindi pa ngayon yun..,,, PERO AYOKO NA TALAGA..
SUKO NA AKO.." She yanked something on her bag and handed me a phone and a brown
envelop.. "I guess these are yours.." then she started walking away.. She left me
there,soaking wet because of the heavy rain.. Stunned and speechless I was..

She already gave up on me..

She left already..

I was messed,wrecked and deeply hurt..

And the saddest part was it's all my fault..

****

Aya's POV

"Sigurado ka na ba talaga diyan?" tanong ko kay Zoey.. Tinutulungan ko siyang mag-

empake ng mga gamit niya.. Bukas na ang alis nila si Seven papuntang states.. Ilang
araw na din ng nakakapag-salita na siya.. Pero matipid at malimit pa din,naging mas
tahimik siya ngayon. Siguro kailangan pa din na ipagpatuloy niya sa states yung
treatment niya..

"Oo. Ito na ang gusto ko.." sabi niya na parang wala lang,nagaayos pa din siya ng
gamit niya.. Alam kong masakit pa din sa kanya yung mga nagyayari. Alam ko naman
kung gaano niya kamahal si Kyle. Gabi-gabi pa din siya umiiyak,hindi naman niya
sinasabi yung dahilan pero alam kong dahil yun kay Kyle.. Wala ng iba..

"Hindi ka man lang ba makikipag-kita sa kanya bago ka umalis?" Sandali siyang

natigilan sa sinabi ko.. Pero nagpatuloy din naman siya agad sa ginagawa niya.. She
smiled bitterly..

"Magiging okay din ako.." At ayun na naman.. Tumulo na naman ang mga luha niya..
Walang kapaguran na iyak.. Lumapit ako sa kanya..

"Hindi ako sweet at alam mo yan.. Pero pwedeng payakap? Mamimiss kita talaga
Zoey.." sabi ko sa kanya.. Nakakaiyak naman kasi.. Biglang naman bumukas yung pinto
ng kwarto na iniluwa nito si Xeth na karga karga si Drew na malungkot din ang
mukha.. Maiiwan si Drew kila Mommy dahil magtatrabaho dun si Zoey,magsisimula siya
doon ng bagong buhay at agree naman ako dun,kahit na nung una botong boto ako para
sa kanilang dalaw ni Kyle. Siguro hindi nga lang talaga sila para sa isa't isa..
Nagkaka-sakitan lang sila,at nawalan pa sila ng anak.. May mga dahilan na lang din
talaga siguro kung bakit nangyari ang mga bagay na iyon..

Pinunasan ni Zoey ang luha niya.. Binaba naman ni Xeth si Drew at lumapit kay
Zoey..

"Ate.. Karga.." paglalambing naman ni Drew sa kanya.. Hindi kami nahirapan na

iexplain kay Drew na aalis ang ate niya. Drew was a smart kid to understand
everything. And proud ako na isa ako sa mga tita niya.. Kinarga naman siya ni Zoey
kahit na halatang halata na bigat na bigat siya...

"Magpapakabait ka Drew okay?" Tumango naman si Drew na malungkot na malungkot ang

mukha at yumakap sa kanya..

Umakbay naman sa akin si Xeth at parehas kaming nakatitig sa magkapatid.. Tinignan

ko si Xeth at mukhang hindi naman siya mapakali,kaya hinila niya ako palabas ng
kwarto..

"Bakit babe?" I asked him.. Mukha naman nagdadalawang isip siya na mag-salita na
hindi ko maintindihan..

"Babe... S-si Kyle nasa labas.." sabi niya,natigilan naman ako sa sinabi niya pero
dali dali akong sumilip sa bintana mula sa second floor at nakita ko nga si Kyle na
nasa labas,basang basa siya.. Umuulan kasi,may kotse naman siyang dala pero
nagpapaulan.. Feeling niya ang romantic niya sa ginagawa niya.. Mukhang tanga pero
sa totoo lang hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman ko,kung maawa ba ako sa kanya o
maiinis. Kung kailan ayaw na ni Zoey at saka siya ganyan. Dati naman napakadaming
niyang pagkakataon para ipakita kung gaano niya kamahal si Zoey pero hindi niya
ginawa.. Napabuntong hininga na lang ako at hinawakan ko ang kamay ni
Xeth,hihilahin ko na sana siya palabas pero huminto siya..

"Babe ikaw na lang lumabas at magpakita sa kanya,hindi ko kayang tignan ng ganyan

si Kyle.. Baka masabi ko yung tungkol sa pag-alis ni Zoey.. Sensya na talaga
babe.." sabi naman niya.. Naiintindihan ko naman siya dahil pinsan niya ito,slash
bestfriend.. Kahit ako, baka sa kalagayan ni Kyle ngayon hindi ko na alam kung
dapat pa ba na itago ko ang tungkol sa pag-alis ni Zoey..Pero ito kasi ang ka-isa
isang hiling ni Zoey.. Ang huwag na lang ipaalam ang pag-alis niya lalo na kay
Kyle..

Tumango ako sa kanya at hinalikan ko muna siya bago ako lumabas.. Kumuha ako ng
payong at binuksan ko ang gate.. Nagulat naman si Kyle nung nakita niya akong
lumabas..

"A-aya.. I-I was just checking on her,I'm not gonna bother her or what.. I'll
leave once na tulog na siya.." he defensively explained.. Hindi ko talaga alam kung
maawa ako. Pinayungan ko siya kahit na basang basa siya..

"Kyle umuwi ka na.. Huwag mo na pahirapan yung sarili m----"

"Aya, I won't give her up easily.. I won't.. I know,you know that.. Mahal na mahal
ko si Zoey.." dire-dretso niyang sabi.. I firmly closed my eyes and composed
myself..

I'm sorry for this Zoey..

I turned my back on him and I stopped nung nasa harap na ako ng gate..

"NAIA Terminal 3.. 11:00 am.. Umuwi ka na at matulog para maaga kang makapunta..
Last mo na yan Kyle.. It's either you win her back or you lose her.." Ramdam na
ramdam ko sa likod ko na agad nabalisa ang kilos ni Kyle.. Alam ko kahit hindi ako
nakatingin.. Agad na akong pumasok ng gate at hindi na siya tinignan.. Bahala siya
kung hindi niya nagets o ano.. Basta sinabi ko na sa kanya.. Kahit na pag nalaman
to ni Zoey alam kong magagalit siya sa akin..

****

Zoey's POV

"We'll always keep in touch okay? Dapat laging online yung Wechat mo ha? I will
miss you Joey.." Hindi ko alam kung anong nararamdaman ko kasi ang hirap iwan ni
Drew,lalo na at bata pa siya.. Pero kailangan ko ng gumawa ng mga paraan para
bumangon ulit.. Kailangan ko ipagpatuloy ang buhay ko. Ramdam na ramdam ko pa din
ang mga sakit na naidulot ni Kyle sa dibdib ko. Usapan namin ni Seven na sa Airport
na lang magkita.. Kaya naman nauna na ako sa kanya dito.. Hinihintay namin siya..
Masyado nga akong napaaga.. I just seize the moment.. Hindi ko binibitawan ang
pagkakayakap ko kay Drew.

Si Aya at Xeth naman kanina pa hindi mapakali.. We waited for Seven there and after
5 minutes nakita ko na siya.. He smiled at me.. Lagi niya akong dinadaan sa ngiti
niya,simula ng humingi ako ng tulong sa kanya hindi niya talaga ako pinapabayaan..
Lagi siyang nasa tabi ko..

"Nervous?" he asked me.. I just shrugged my shoulders.. Oo kinakabahan ako pero

nangingibabaw pa din ang lungkot sa akin.."Don't worry, I'll take care of you.."
sabi niya sa akin,tuwing sinasabi niya sa akin yun pakiramdam ko may ibang ibig
sabihin pero hindi ko na lang pinapansin.. Masyado na ako maraming iniisip para
dagdagan pa ito..

"Zoey!" Napalingon naman ako.. Nangiti ako ng nakita kong si Andrei na papatakbo
papalapit sa amin.. Mag-isa lang siya.. Hindi na ako umaasa pa sa tungkol sa amin
ni Kyle.. Gabi gabi akong umiiyak pero siguro lilipas din ito at masasanay ako na
wala na talaga siya at hindi na kami pwede.. Pero kahit ganun kaibigan ko pa din si
Andrei. Kaya hindi ako nakalimot na sabihan siya.. Nung makalapit siya sa akin
pinatong niya ang mga kamay niya sa mga tuhod niya dahil hingal na hingal siya,
Napansin ko din na may dala siyang mga gamit din..Pag-tingin niya sa akin his lips
are slowly forming a naughty grin.. Ipinaypay niya sa muka niya ang isang papel at
nakita kong isang plane ticket yon kasama ang passport niya..

"Sabi ko naman sayo eh,makulit ako.." sabi niya.. I rolled my eyes.. Pero hindi ako
naiinis,infact natatawa ako kay Andrei dahil pabiro niya laging sinasabi na
liligawan niya ako pero sabi ko ayoko.. Ang sabi naman niya sa ayaw at sa gusto ko
gagawin niya..

"Dude don't tell me sasama ka?" iritang tanong ni Seven sa kanya.. Tinignan naman
siya ni Andrei and he crossed his arms..

"You got a problem with that?" he asked back..

"Wala ka naman gagawin dun? Nurse ka ba?" Seven

"Hinde! Pero pasyente pwede.." Sabi ni Andrei sa kanya,natigil lang ang pagtatalo
nila ng makita namin si Vann na paparating din,kasama niya si Phoebe na lalong
gumaganda.. Lumapit sa akin si Vann and he gave me a goodbye hug,si Phoebe din
nagpaalam na.. Si Aya at Xeth kanina ko pa nahahalata na balisa at maputla pa sa
suka.. Hindi ko alam pero sa ngayon halo halo ang nararamdaman ko..

Maya-maya alam ko tatawagin na ang flight namin.. Nag-uusap usap lang kami pero
natigilan ako ng biglang may tumawag sa akin.

"Zoey!!" My whole body literally frozed and started to lose every heat.. Lahat kami
natingin kung saan nanggagaling ang pamilyar boses na iyon.. And I was right..

"K-kyle.." Halos pabulong kong sabi..Naka-pigil sa kanya yung mga guard,He looked
really different.. He already has growing beard all over his jaw,he has dark
circles under his eyes.. Ang haagard ng itsura niya.. Naka-tshirt lang siya at
naka-khaki shorts..

"Sir Kumalma po kayo,I che-check lang naman po namin kayo.." Sabi nung mga
securities habang nagsisimulang kapain ang katawan niya. But he didn't listen..
Pinagsusuntok niya ang mga ito lalo na nung narinig niyang tinatawag na ang flight
namin..

Kyle's POV

"Zoey.." I finally reached her..I caressed her face using my hands,she closed her
eyes like she was savoring the warmth of my bare hands..My mouth is twitching
because I'm doing my best not to cry..I kissed her tenderly and she let me. This is
the part that I'm most scared of, the part of watching her leave..I pulled away
from our kiss... "You don't have to do this Zoey,hindi mo ba naiintindihan? Mahal
na mahal kita.. H-huwag mo akong iiwan.. Please.." I said as my voice was shaking..

"Let start again.. Zoey j-just p-please don't leave.." I was in my most desperate
state.. I hugged her and I firmly closed my eyes as I heard the voice calling each
flight numbers.. My heart started pounding faster and I can't breathe.. Zoey
started to removed my hands from her.. But I hugged her tighter and closed my eyes
firmer.. "No.. No Zoey.." Everybody was just watching us and I didn't even mind..

"We can't change the past anymore.. That's what hurts most.. We can't.." She
whispered right through my ears and it gave me a hint to burst out.. I cried like a
wolf.. I was sobbing hard.. Xeth and Vann walked through me and held my both arms
to wiggled free Zoey..

"No! Don't touch me!!" I shouted.. "Zoey!! Oh God..Please.. No!" I growled but they
held me tighter and I saw Zoey started walking away.. My heart sank in so much pain
and dismay..My face was all dreched with tears..

"ZOEY!! OH PLEASE!! DON"T DO THIS TO ME!!" I desperately shouted.. I glared at Xeth

and Vann "I'm warning you two! Let me go!! Zoey!! Please! I'm begging you.. Don't
go! Zoey!" They've released me but I felt like I lose all my energy as I saw Seven
wrapped his arms on Zoey's shoulder.. Andrei was with them too.. I slowly bend my
knees on the floor feeling like I already lose everything.. My brother, my child
and now Zoey, the only girl that I love..
"Z-zoey.." I whispered to myself hopelessly thinking that she would hear it..

Aya walked through me and she hugged me while she was crying,but I was still
staring at where Zoey slowly disappeared..

"K-kyle tama naman na oh.. Jusko naman!" Aya belted out as she cried while Xeth and
Vann helped me stood up..

"She's gone bro.." Xeth said as if he was making me realized how jerk I was.. I
stood up before a long silence around us.. I composed myself and made a deep sigh
inspite of all the burden and pain in me.. I can't barely breathe.. I don't even
know what to feel right now..

'I'll wait for her.. I will and I swear to God. Because I don�t believe in
goodbyes..'I said to myself as my voice embalmed with finality..

******

A/N: Have a safe trip Zoey... T_T

Guys please be considerate.. For typos and errors. siningit ko lang to.. Malalaki
na kayo,common sense na lang. :)

VOMMENTS. Feel free guys..

Author's note >>

Guys.. Sorry talaga.. Alam ko sinanay ko kayo na araw-araw yung UD pero sobrang
busy ko ngayon.. Saka ko na lang eedit ha? Please be considerate
At saka sa mga nagpprotest about kay Adam Levine na hindi bagay maging DOCTOR..
Well I know,pero wag tayong agad-agad mag-judge. Hindi porke't daming tattoo hindi
na pwede maging doctor. May mga kilala po ako passion nila yun.. Art daw. Sa
pagkakaalam ko ha? Syempre malay ko ba kung matigas lang ang ulo nila? hehe.
Imaginenin nyo na lang na walang tats si Adam Levine please.. Love ko kasi siya at
gusto ko siya si Seven. Malaki ang magiging role niya sa buhay ni Zoey eh haha!

Okay. Tama na ang backwash..

Updates? Mababago ng onti.. Once or twice a week na lang. Basta off ko mag uupdate
po ako. Tatapusin ko muna yung YWLHWHM tapos sunod-sunod na..

Tapos yung mga PM? Binabasa ko po yan lahat at sunod-sunod at dedic. Pag
nakalimutan ko eh paalala nyo. Bukas ang message board ko..

Hmm? Yung typos and error ko pagpasensyahan pati grammars. Aayusin ko yan tamad
lang ako mag-backread. Icomment nyo din kung may mali para magawan ng paraan okay?

Thank you ng madami sa sumusuporta! Alam nyo ba nung pinost ko story na yan unang
comment pa lang naglululundag na ako sa tuwa. 10 votes nga lang kako masaya na ako
eh pero salamat kasi nagustuhan nyo ang story nila Kyle at Zoey.. Love ko sila kaya
pinipilit kong mag-update talaga..

Yun lang po! Salamat talagaaaaa! Love ko kayooo promise.. Mwuah mwuah!

-Yui
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Chapter 28 - The real start.. >>

Aya's POV

Ilang buwan na ang nakalipas simula ng umalis si Zoey. Tumatawag naman siya kay
Drew pero hindi ko na siya gaano nakakausap,palagi na siyang busy. Nakakuha na daw
siya ng apartment doon at ayaw niya umasa kay Seven kahit naman nag-ooffer ito ng
tulong. I knew Zoey too well,she doesn't wan't to be a burden to anyone. Hindi na
din siya nagatatanong tungkol kay Kyle. Okay na siguro siya,I guess.. Oo siguro
para sa kanya..Pero iyon ang kinabaliktaran sa sitwasyon ni Kyle..

Madaling madali kong kinuha ang susi ng kotse ko,tumatawag na naman si Xeth at kung
titignan ko ang oras. Alas-dose na ng hating gabi.

Sinagot ko naman agad yung tawag niya.

[Babe asan ka na?]

"Papunta na diyan.. Ano? Ok pa ba siya?"

[Bagsak na.. Knock out eh..]

Napabuntong hininga na lang ako..

"Osige hintayin niyo ako diyan.."

Dumating ako sa bar na sinabi ni Xeth. Agad ko naman silang nakita na naka-upo sa
couch.. Kumiss naman sa akin si Xeth nung lumapit ako..

Hindi ko talaga alam kung ano mararamdaman ko na nakikita kong ganito ang pinsan ng
fiance ko ngayon. Nakadudok siya sa table at halos hindi wala ng malay. Gabi-gabi
siyang ganyan. Halos napapabayaan na din niya ang sarili niya pati ang trabaho
niya.. Although kahit alam ko naman hindi mauubos ang yaman ng mga Herrera..

"Babe akayin mo na.." Napakamot na lang ng ulo si Xeth.

"Sige babe.." Inakay na niya si Kyle palabas ng bar,hindi na halos makatayo at wala
ng kaalam-alam sa nangyayari sa paligid niya..

"Z-zoey.." nagkatinginan kami ni Xeth. Nagsasalita siya,hindi ko alam pero halos

ungol ang pagkakasabi niya pero malinaw na malinaw.. "S-shit, Aya? Why does it
hurts like this? Is there a medicine for my heart to feel numb? Tell me. I'll buy
loads of that shit.." Pabulol bulol niyang sabi habang humahagikgik na obvious
naman na peke. Our mouth was parted a bit,nagsasalita siya habang lupaypay na akay-
akay ni Xeth papunta kotse,nakayuko siya..Kilala na dito si Kyle dahil madalas siya
dito,kukunin ko sana yung susi ng kotse niya sa bulsa ng polo niya,para paiwan sa
mga tauhan ng bar at ihatid na lang sa mansion yung kotse niya. Pero sa halip na
makuha ko yung susi napatigil ako,doon ako nakaramdam ng matinding awa sa kanya..
Pumatak yung luha niya sa braso ko..

"W-why.. I-It fucking really h-hurts.." Natingin ako kay Xeth na titig na titig sa
pinsan niya, I know ramdam din niya ang nararamdaman ko ngayon..

Hindi ko na alam kung saan ako lulugar.

Tahimik lang na nagdrdrive si Xeth,si Kyle namaman nakahiga sa lap ko at nasa likod
kami--nagmukang taxi driver tuloy ang babe ko . Parang kapatid ko na din si Kyle at
malaki ang utang na loob namin ni Xeth sa kanya. Alam ng lahat yun,at hindi ko
maatim na nakikita din siyang nagkakaganyan.. Nakakainis kasi,ang gago
niya,kaibigan ko din si Zoey kasi. Pero sa ngayon kahit na naging gago talaga siya
wala akong maramdaman kung hindi awa sa kanya..

"Babe sa bahay na tayo tumuloy.." sabi ko kay Xeth.

Hindi naman na siya nagsalita,nagdrive lang si Xeth at sinunod ako. Hindi pwedeng
ganito na lang siya,kahit masakit kailangan niyang tanggapin na wala na sila ni
Zoey. Pare-parehas nila kailangan mag move-on na lang sa mga nangyari..

Zoey's POV

[Grooves,Texas]

"Andrei ano ba!"

"Oy Zoey ha! Porque nakakapag salita ka na ngayon naging sadista ka na!"

"Humanda ka sakin kapag naabutan kita!"

"Andrei tigilan mo nga si Zoey! Mamaya mapagod yan eh,bawal pa din siya mapagod!"
parehas kaming natigilan ni Drei sa paghahabulan namin sa loob ng bahay ng biglang
dumating si Seven. May mga dala siyang groceries. I rolled my eyes at lumapit ako
sa kanya..

"Pssh. Ang sabihin mo naiingit ka lang." bulong ni Drei tapos naupo na lang sa
sofa..

"Pwede ba?! Huwag mo isali si Zoey sa mga kalokohan mo dahil she's not fully
recovered. Sino ba ang masmay alam dito?" hinarap niya si Drei. Tinaas naman ni
Drei ang mga kamay niya showing a surrender gesture..Nagtatalo na naman sila.. Haay
nako.

"Dude chill out! Toxic ba sa work? Init ng ulo ah.." sabi ni Drei habang
ngumingisi,lumabas siya at akmang may tatawagan sa phone. Binalik ko ang tingin ko
kay Seven na nakakunot ang noo..

"Toxic nga ba?" tanong ko sa kanya,habang patuloy ako sa pag-aayos ng mga dala
niya. His face softened,hindi na siya mukhang galit. Napabuntong hininga naman
siya..

"N-nag aalala lang naman ako,baka mamaya ma-stress ka na naman.." I sighed. Napaka-
bait ni Seven sakin,kung hindi dahil sa kanya hindi ko alam kung paano ako
magsisimula. Madali naman kaming tatlo nagkagaanan ng loob,isang buwan na din kami
nandito sa Texas. Lagi kami magkakasama though palagi nagbabangayan si Seven at
Drei. Si Drei kasi palabiro at hindi ma-reach ni Seven ang humor level ni Drei,the
other way around for Seven. Seryoso siyang tao,matured at gusto palaging nasa ayos
ang lahat..

Lumapit ako sa kanya at hinawakan ko ang kamay niya.

"Huwag mo ako masyadong intindihin,kaya ko na ang sarili ko. Iba na ngayon Seven.."
I gave my most sincere smile..Ngumiti lang hindi siya at pinagpatuloy ko siyang
tinulungan ayusin yung mga groceries.. Bumukas naman ang pinto and Drei's head
popped out from it. Kalahati lang ng katawan niya ang nakikita. He smiled and
waved his phone..

"Dinner is on me tonight guys.. Sa labas na lang tayo kumain.." Nagtinginan kami ni

Seven pero binalik ko kay Drei ang tingin ko..Kaya siguro tumawag siya,nagpa-
reserve siya ng table namin. Well? Herrera yan eh,madaming connections o hindi lang
connections,minsan may kinainan kami hindi naman sinabi ni Drei pero hindi kasi
kami nagbayad tapos lahat ng staffs nag-ggreet sa kanya..

"Are you sure? Baka mamulubi ka samin. I think I'm pigging out tonight eh.." I
heard they both chuckled..

"Ang takaw mo na Zoey ah.. Napapnsin ko ilang weeks pa lang ang taba mo na!" sabi
Drei habang umupo sa favorite sofa niya at nag-cross arms..

"He's right Zoey.. You gained weight.."Si Seven naman na tumatawa.Hinampas ko nga
yung braso niya..

"Ooow.. Ang bigat na din ng kamay mo.." Seven complained while rubbing his arms..

"Hallelujah! Nagkasundo din kayo ni Drei! Thank you Lord! Pagpatuloy niyo po ang
blessings!" I raised my hands giving them a stern look. Syempre ine-exaggerate ko
yung reaction ko. Nagkasundo din sa wakas yung dalawa.. Lumapit naman si Drei kay
Seven at nilahad yung kamay niya.. Tinignan ko lang sila..

"So pano Doc? May the best man win?" I rolled my eyes again. Ang kukulit ng mga to.
I just shook my head at iniwanan ko sila sa living room. Pumunta ako sa kwarto at
ni-lock ito..

I sighed in relief.

Hindi ko akalain na kung gaano kasakit noon,ganito pala kabilis ang proseso. Hindi
ko maitatanggi na nag-eenjoy ako sa company ni Seven at Drei. Masaya ako pag
parehas ko silang kasama. Para ko na silang mga nakakatandang kapatid. Ngayon ko
naa-appreciate ang mga bagay bagay sa paligid ko na dapat mas binigyan ko noon ng
pansin.

Isang linggo na din nung nagsimula ako sa trabaho ko sa MDACC,sa University of

Texas.. It's specializes patients with any kind of cancer. Sabi nila ang MDACC daw
miracle maker na hospital dito. Maraming nakaksurvive na cancer patients pag dito
nagpapagamot.

I'm somehow happy with my performance,masyado na nga akong busy para mas intindihin
ang ibang bagay. At saka priceless talaga pag nagpapasalamat yung mga patients ko
sa akin,minamahal ko din sila at inaalagaan mabuti. The feeling was beyond the word
happy to explain. It was overwhelming..

Kahit paano,masasabi ko na sa sarili ko ngayon na.. I'm still moving on but I'm
much better now.. Mas mahal ko na ang sarili ko ngayon..

I smiled at walk few strides to the bathroom for a shower. Sa labas kami
magdidinner tatlo sabi ni Drei.. Natigil ako bigla at napakunot ang noo.

Narinig ko naman kasi na nagtatawanan sila Seven at Drei sa labas.. Rinig na rinig
ko sa kwarto ko ang tawanan nila sa lakas nito. I shook my head while smiling..

Mas deserving mahalin ang mga taong pinapakita sayo na mahal ka nila at nandyan
lang sila palagi sa tabi mo kahit na anong mangyari...

I entered the bathroom and took a quick shower as I shoved away mentally my
thoughts.

*****

A/N: Ma-higsi lang guys.

Ilang years sa tingin nyo bago makabalik si Zoey? Next chapter after tutooot years
na ha? hehe

Kung sino makakahula?... Magaling! haha

VOMMENTS if the chapter deserves it. Walang pilitan ito. :)

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Chapter 29 - 2 years after.. >>

[Groves,Texas..] 2 years after

Zoey's POV

"Drew baby, I need to go na. Malapit na ko mag-out.."

[Okay.. Hey Joey can I go with Kuya Xeth tomorrow? Sabi niya kasi dadalin niya ako
sa--]

"Okay.. basta mag-iingat kayo. Hmm.. Mamaya I'll call you again I have a surprise
for you.."

[Yay! Thanks! I love you!]

"Okay. I love you too. Be good.." I ended the call and went to the bundy clock. I
slid my time card at nag-out na ako..

I sighed. Grabe nakakapagod! Toxic ang araw na to para sa akin,sobrang dami ng

sinugod na patients. Nagkaroon kasi ng aksidente somewhere in Grooves at isang bus
sila. Ang daming nasugatan,pero wala naman namatay. Thank God pa din..

I went outside the hospital at nakita ko siyang nakasandal sa kotse niya.. He was
talking with someone over the phone. May dala-dala akong smoothies na nabili ko sa
cafeteria.. He grabbed the smoothies from me and took a sip on it habang nakatutok
pa din ang phone niya sa kanya,he winked at me tapos binigay niya na yung smoothies
pabalik sa akin.. I rolled my eyes kahit na alam kong namumula naman ako..

"Yup, I need it tomorrow morning okay?. Just all of the list for this month.. Okay
bye.." He ended the phone and faced me. He grabbed my waist and scooted me nearer
to him.. Ang bilis talaga ng kamay nitong lalaking to! He gave me a tender kiss..
Hindi na bago sa akin. Kahit saang sulok nga dito minsan may nagmamake out pa,kaya
natural na lang sa amin.. Humiwalay ako agad sa pagkakahalik niya..

"Hey.. Stop it! I won't hinder you kissing me,just not now.. I have germs all over
me!" sabi ko sa kanya, ayoko kasing hinahalikan niya ako kapag galing ako sa
hospital.. Syempre kung ano-anong germs na ang nahagilap ko. Hello?!

"I don't care.. I miss you.." He buried his forehead to mine.. "Sige ka maglikot ka
maki-kiss kita.." he grinned naughtily. I raised my brow and pushed him away..

"Filipino guys are really makulet.. Let's go! Let's get our ass off here. It's rude
making someone wait for ages.." He just chuckled. Umalis na kami at umuwi sandali
sa apartment ko para mag shower at magpalit ng damit. Then we made our way to the
restaurant na sinabi sa amin..
Nang makarating kami dun sa restaurant,we saw him waving his arms.. Agad akong
nangiti noong nakita ko siya,nakakamiss din siya..

I waved my hands back. Akma kong lalapit kung nasaan ang table pero natigilan ako
ng bigla hinawakan niya ang mga kamay ko,he intertwined our fingers. I smiled at
him. Pinuntahan na namin kung saan nandoon si Drei.

"Huwag nga kayong mag-holding hands dito.. Nagseselos pa din ako noh! Hindi ko
matanggap na siya ang pinili mo.." he gagged,natawa naman ako sa sinabi niya. I
pinched his nose. Alam kong biro lang niya yun at pinapagaan ang bigat na
nararamdaman niya ngayon,kakabalik lang niya kahapon dahil umuwi siya ng
Philippines last month para may hanapin. Alam kong may sarili na siyang
pinagkakaabalahan ngayon at salamat naman nagising na siya sa katotohanan na kung
ano lang yung nararamdaman niya para sa akin..

Umupo na kami sa tabi niya,kitang kita ko sa mukha ni Drei ang lungkot niya..He
called a waiter and choose our orders.. The food on the list sounds all delicious!
Bon apetit!

"So?" singit naman ni Seven habang hinihintay namin ang order namin.. "Nahanap mo
na ba si Bella?" tanong niya while he,again intertwined our fingers locked.. He
kissed the back of my palm..I just rolled my eyes,kapag sweet siya napapairap na
lang ako. Ewan ko ba! I won't squeal or something because it's way too girly. Drei
just frowned in despair.. Yun kasi yung reason niya kung bakit pabalik-balik siya
sa Philippines. Hinahanap niya si Bella.

"Y-yup." He swallowed and cleared his throat, I saw his Adam's apple goes up and
down.. "H-hindi ko siya malapitan.. Shit! I'm so stupid!.." He said as he brushed
his fingers to his brown dyed hair. Oh yeah! Drei looks better and hotter with his
new look. Well,actually we all planned to dyed our hair. Si Seven lang may ayaw
kaya kami ni Drei ang nagkasundo. haha! Kill joy ang boyfriend ko eh.

"Kelan pa naduwag ang isang Andrei Herrera?" Seven chuckled.. Dumating naman yung
mga order namin. I drooled because every food looks fan-fuckin-tastically
delicious.And finally nahanap na ni Drei kung ano talaga ang gusto niya. Pero nasa
dugo lang siguro talaga niya ang isang Herrera,business minded silang lahat. Just
like Kyle.. Oh by the way? Kamusta na kaya yun? Tagal ko na walang balita. I hope
he's doing great..
Anyway, Drei owns almost 8 branches of Italian cuisine restaurants all over the
world. Ganun kabilis at ganun siyang kagaling na palaguin ito within 2 years. Could
someone imagine that? It's totally wicked,parang ginamitan niya ng kung anong
kababalaghan eh. Herrera daw kasi. Nag-usap lang sila ni Seven,close na kasi sila.
Ewan ko ba. Well it's because of Drei,magaling siyang makisama ang bubbly siya kaya
people won't be having a hard time dealing with him. Na-kwento niya din pala sa
akin na mukhang ok naman din daw ang Kuya niya.. As usual,magaling pa din siya kasi
lalong nagexpand ang Vinoco multicompany.Oh my Gosh,like the Vinoco was invading
the world. Well,I'm happy for Kyle though. Magaling talaga siya even at his young
age. Minsan nabasa ko sa Newspaper nung nagpunta kami sa New york yung pangalan ni
Kyle. 'The youngest multi-millionaire and an eligible bachelor now makes his way to
food production world for business'..

Grabe, Siguro if may girlfriend siya nakakaproud yun! Ganun din kay Drei, I think
he fits in the business world talaga. And I have a vision that his restaurants will
expand more.. Sana magaling din ako sa pag-handle ng business.

"Dude I swear ibang iba na kasi siya ngayon.. Mas gumanda siya.. Something's
different.. May kasama siyang batang babae,natatakot akong tanungin baka anak niya
yun.." he blurted out.. He gripped a handful of his hair in frustration. I just
shook my head,si Seven naman tatawa-tawa sa frustration ni Drei.. Nagkatinginan
kami and bigla-biglang niya akong kiniss sa lips.. Hindi naman ako nagprotest.

Three days..

Yup.. Three days na ang nakakalipas ng sagutin ko na si Seven,finally. Wala na din

masama,single ako.. single na din siya.. At kitang-kita ko naman na talaga mahal
niya ako.. Hindi siya mahirap mahalin. Handa na din naman ako magmahal
ulit,sinigurado ko na sa sarili ko ang lahat bago ako mag-decide. Ayokong makasakit
kaya hinanap ko muna at binuo ang sarili ko. Halos isang taon nung kakadating namin
dito umiwas ako sa kanila ni Drei dahil gusto kong mahanap ang sarili ko sa paraan
na alam ko at hindi humihingi ng tulong sa iba,at hindi ko magagawa yun kung palagi
silang nasa tabi ko. May mga sariling pera naman na ako kaya naman kumuha ako ng
apartment na hindi nila alam kung saan. Nung nalaman ko sa sarili ko na okay na
ako,saka ko lang sila hinarap ulit. That is when I've realized kung gaano ko sila
namiss,that time talagang kapatid lang ang turing ko kay Seven,considering
Drew.But,hindi ako sinukuan ni Seven kahit na dumating sa point na napag-iinitan ko
na siya ng ulo dahil naiirta na ako sa presence niya,hindi pa din siya sumuko sa
akin.. Hard woork paid off for Seven sabi niya noon. I burst out laughing kapag
sinasabi niya yun.

Masaya ako kay Seven. Minahal ko na din siya at kusa ko naramdaman yun. Alam ko
naman yun sa sarili ko.

"I think we also need a break.." Sabi bigla ni Seven sa ka. Nangiti naman ako sa
sinabi niya. We finally caught Drei's attention while he's having a mental
backwash.

"What do you guys mean?" si Drei na parang gulong gulo..

"Let's just say na miss na miss na ni Babe si Drew,and nag-file na kami parehas ng
resignation letter.." Pinagpatuloy ko ang pagkain ko at nginitian si Drei..

"We're going home.." I belted out and saw Drei's mouth parted a bit..

*****

"What the hell is this?!" I shouted. Gulat na gulat ako sa mga nakikita ko,alam ko
may pera naman ako pero bilang ko ito kung magkano lang.. Nakakabigla. Last month
kasi may ilang milyon na biglang pumasok sa account ko.. Kinailangan ko pa i-
contact sa mismong bangko para itanong ang about dun dahil baka nagkaka-technical
difficulties na sila dahil imposible talaga.. Pero hindi naman daw. At ngayon nung
chineck ko naman ang account ko nadagdagan na naman. This is so wrong. Hindi pwede
talaga 'to at kailangan seryosohin ko ang issue na ito dahil hindi lang naman
thousands and pinaguusapan kung hindi millions..It's really freaking me out! Isa
din ito sa reason bakit gusto ko ng umuwi. Para asikasuhin ang issue na ito. Dahil
doon nanggagaling ang mga pera na walang tigil sa pag-pasok sa account ko.. Ayoko
ng dagdagan pa ang mga iniisip ni Seven kaya mas minabuti ko na lang sa sarilihin
ito..

Next week na ang flight namin pauwi ng Pilipinas. I don't know pero naeexcite ako
na kinakabahan. Isa pa miss namiss ko na si Drew. Magkakasama na ulit kami dahil
may ipon na ako. Kayang kaya ko na siya pag-aralin sa magandang school at mabigyan
ng magandang buhay..

Lumabas ako sa kusina ng apartment para magluto. Nasa kalagitnaan ako ng ginagawa
ko ng marinig kong bumukas yung pinto.Hindi ko naman agad pinansin, Baka si Seven.

Pero ang tagal tagal ko ng nasa kusina wala pa ding Seven na dumadating. Napakunot
yung noo ko kaya naman pumunta ako sa reciever's area para tignan kung sino ang
pumasok.
Nakita ko lang na nakabukas yung pinto at hinahangin yung screen.. Ang lakas siguro
ng hangin. Pero natatandaan ko nilock ko yung pinto eh.. I just shrugged my
shoulders at nilock ko ulit yung pinto..

*****

[Manila,Philippines]

Aya's POV

"Babe wala pa ba si Drew?" Tanong ko kay Xeth.. Umiling naman siya at pinagpatuloy
ang pakikipagusap sa phone. Nandito kami ngayon sa bahay namin.. 1 year mahigit na
kaming kasal ni Xeth. Medyo nagtatampo pa nga ako Zoey kasi hindi siya
nakapunta.She has reasonable reasons naman kaya inintindi ko na lang..

Kanina pa ako naghihintay kay Drew dito.. May yaya si Drew na hinire ni Zoey,isa sa
mga dating katulong nila dati kaya naman may tiwala si Zoey dito.. Pero gusto kasi
ni Drew na mag-sleep over sa bahay ngayon kaya naman kanina ko pa siya hinihintay..

Maya-maya nakarinig ako ng busina ng sasakyan sa labas ng bahay. Dali-dali akong

lumabas para salubungin sila..

"Tita! Look! Ang daming foods and toys oh. Bili sa akin ni Tito Kyle.."
Pagmamayabang ni Drew habang pinapakita yung bago na naman niyang toys. I rolled my
eyes.

"Drew pasok ka na sa loob kanina ka pa hinhintay ng Ate mo,mag-uusap daw kayo.."

Sabi ko kay Drew. Pumasok siyang tumatakbo sa loob ng bahay. Naramdaman ko naman na
may tao na sa likod ko kaya hinarap ko siya..

"Kyle.. Hindi maganda yang ginagawa mo kay Drew.. Sobrang spoiled na tuloy niya!
Nung wala ka last month alam mo bang nagmumuryot siya kapag hindi namin siya
nadadala sa park every week. Lagi niyang kinocompare ang treatment mo sa kanya.."
he just chuckled.. Lumapit siya sa akin at inakbayan ako..

"Are you pregnant?Am I finally going to have a niece?or nephew?" he asked while
giggling.. Siniko ko yung tagiliran niya..

"Ikaw Herrera wag mo akong ganyanin!" Pero lalo lang niya akong inakbayan at hindi
ako pinansin. Eto na naman siya..Kyle have been so fragile for us for the past 2
years. Sa amin magkakaibigan,si Kyle ang palagi naman iniisip yung nararamdaman
bago magdecide para sa lahat..Although ayaw niya ng ganung treatment at nakakatikim
ng sapok madalas si Vann at Xeth mula sa kanya.. Worried ako sa kanya kaya
nagkakaganito na naman ako.. Siya na ulit talaga yung Kyle na nakilala ko nung una.
Sweet kahit kanino,sobrang haba ng pasensya,laging nakangiti at saka malihim --
kahit dati naman na talaga niyang ugali yun kahit nung mga panahon na magakasama
sila ni Zoey sa iisang bahay..

"At ikaw ha! Saan ka ba nagpupunta pag saturday at sunday?! Bakit nung nagpunta
kami sa inyo wala ka dun?! Sabi ng maids mo ganun ka daw madalas. Hindi ka nila
macontact basta off mo! Naglalasing ka nanaman ba?! Saka yung kwarto mo?! Bakit
lima ang padlock nun at hindi mo pinapabuksan kahit kanino?! Siguro ang baho na ng
loob nun kasi hindi mo pinapalinis!!"

"Haha.. Don't worry,I can manage.. I know how to clean my own room.." He said while
chuckling,humarap siya sa akin at nag-cross arms.. "And hey! That's private!" He
exclaimed. I just rolled my eyes at pumasok na tuluyan sa loob. Nakasalubong namin
si Xeth. Pagkakita nila,they did a weird manly handshakes again like the usual.

Malihim na tao si Kyle. Wala kami alam sa mga ginagawa niya ngayon. Simula nung
nakausap ko siya noong gabi-gabi siyang naglalasing dahil sa mga nangyari mukhang
natauhan naman siya. Hindi na siya wasted at inayos niya ang sarili niya. Sumasama
pa din siya sa barkada kapag may mga get together.. Pero wala siyang kibo kung
paguusapan ang buhay niya. Palagi na lang siyang dialogue ang 'Hey! It's
private..'. Sa loob ng dalawang taon namin siyang nakakasama ng madalas wala kaming
nabalitaan na may dinate siya o naging girlfriend. WALANG WALA. As in. May time pa
na sinusundan namin siya pero wala talaga. Makikita mong maganda talaga ang
performance niya pagdating sa trabaho at pagpapalago ng company nila,pero once na
nakasama mo siya mararamdaman mo na lang kung gaano ka-empty ang pagkatao niya..

Bukod doon pag may time siya hindi nya nakakalimutan si Drew,mahal niya si Drew at
ramdam namin yun. Kahit si Drew mahal na din niya si Kyle,palagi niya nga ito
hinahanap eh.. Si Kyle ang nagpuno ng pagkukulang ni Zoey. Hindi nga naramdaman ni
Drew na malayo si Zoey kasi laging nililibang ni Kyle at ineexplain palagi sa bata
na para sa kanya kaya nagtrabaho si Zoey. Wala man ang presence ni Zoey dito --
though hindi niya pinapabayaan si Drew,pinunan ito ni Kyle. Tumayong Kuya siya para
kay Drew.

Iisa pa din naman ang nasa isip naming lahat. May hindi nagbago sa kanya,yoon ay
ang pagmamahal niya kay Zoey. Although hindi siya nakikibalita sa amin.
Nagtatanong siya minsan kay Drew. Nahuli din naman namin siya minsan na nagsstalk
sa facebook page ni Zoey na bihira naman mag-upload ng pictures.. Kung makikita
lang yung reaksyon ni Kyle nun ng kung sino eh sigurado matatawa,dahil tarantang
taranta siya. Kung tutuusin ang daming babae ang lumalandi kay Kyle.. Pero one time
napikon siya kasi yung girl dinidikit yung boobs sa braso niya kaya naitulak niya..
Halos ihain na din nila ang sarili nila kay Kyle,sino ba naman ang hindi
maghahabol? Isang sexbeast. Mas lalo ngayon,ewan ko ba! Kahit kami nila Phoebe
napansin na mas lalong gumagwapo si Kyle. Posible pala na pag broken hearted eh mas
madagdagan ang sex appeal at kagwapuhan. Minsan nga subukan ko sa asawa ko yun.

Pag tinatanong namin siya kung ano-ano pinagkakaabalahan niya,trabaho lang daw
tapos minsan nagpapainting. Honest naman kasi siyang sumagot kaya nga mukhang yun
lang ang pinagkakaabalahan niya. Bukod doon,wala na talaga kaming alam. Malihim ang
isang Kyle Herrera..

Tulog na si Drew after nilang mag-usap sa kwarto ni Zoey,nag skype sila. Mukhang
alam na ni Drew kung ano ang surprise sa kanya ng kapatid niya. I tucked him to bed
pagkatapos pumunta ako sa lanai kung saan nandoon si Kyle at Xeth.. Umupo ako sa
tabi nila,parehas silang may hawak na san mig light.. Napatingin ako sa magpinsan
at shit lang. Hindi talaga uso ang pangit sa lahi nila. Halos magkakamuka silang
lahat ng features,nakakapanglaway na mga uri ng kalalakihan. Ay! Get a grip Aya.
Serious issue ito. Nabalik ako sa ulirat when I found it awkward sahil sa sobrang
tahimik..

"Uuwi na daw siya.." I killed the silence among us. Hindi man lang nagulat si Kyle
at Xeth.. Sabay pa silang napainom sa bote nila..

"I know.." Matipid na sabi ni Kyle. Tinignan ko siya at kitang kita ko naman na
malungkot siya. Ewan ko.alam na kaya niya? "with Seven.."

Katahimikan ang bumalot sa amin. So alam na nga niya? I sighed..

Hindi ko alam kung ano nararamdaman niya ngayon. Gusto ko man siya i-comfort,ang
awkward naman..

"Anong plano mo?" Tanong naman ng asawa ko sa kanya. Ininom niya lang ulit yung
laman ng bote niya tapos tumayo na siya.. Hindi man lang nagpaalam.

Nagkatinginan kami ni Xeth ng mga sandaling iyon. Alam kong parehas kami ng
iniisip.. At isa lang yon.

Babawiin niya si Zoey.

Hindi kami tanga para hindi namin malaman na hanggang ngayon umaasa pa din
siya,pero alam namin prehas ni Xeth na mali na. Iba na si Zoey ngayon at may mahal
na siyang iba. Sa nakikita ko at nararamdaman ko, totoo yun. At ang kinakatakot
ko,ang hindi matanggap ni Kyle ang mga ganung bagay

Naalala ko tuloy noong napag-usapan namin yan.

[FLASHBACK]

~Now playing: Without you by Charlie Wilson~

We are in the middle of laughing our ass out ng bigla napatayo si Kyle. Nasanggi
niya pa yung table dahil sa biglaang pagkakatayo at nahulog yung ibang bote sa
sahig na nabasag. Napatigil kaming lahat at sinuundan niya. Mabilis siyang tumakbo
kung saan may isang babae na nakatalikod at may kasamang lalaki na nagmamake out sa
loob ng bar..

Hinawakan niya yung braso at hinarap sa kanya..

"Zo..ey" Pero natauhan din siya agad yung nakita niyang hindi ito si Zoey..
Natigilan naman yung babae..

"What the fuck dude! That's my girl!.." sigaw nung lalaking nabitin. Nakita naman
namin na yung babae parang nahinto ang mundo na nakatingin kay Kyle. I just rolled
my eyes. Herrera yan hano!

Pinigilan naman nila Vann at Xeth yung lalaki at nagpasensya..

"Pasensya na talaga bro,yamo I have discount cards sa kahit anong hotel.. I'll give
you all of it para sa'yo at sa girlfriend mo.." sabi ni Vann. Yung babae na kasama
nung lalaki hindi naalis yung tingin kay Kyle. Hindi nga nakapagsalita eh..
Maglaway ka diyan ate! Manigas ka!

Na-settle naman nila Vann at Xeth tutal sanay na sila sa ganun. Sinundan namin si
Kyle na nasa 2nd floor na at nasa VIP room. He's in the barracks gripping it
hard,nakatungo siya at mas lalong natahimik.. Naramdaman niya siguro na nasa likod
na kami at umupo na kaming lahat sa couch.. Nagkatinginan kami ni Phoebe.. Halos
sabay pa kaming napabuntong hininga..

Humarap si Kyle at kumuha ulit ng beer niya.. He drank it at napakalahati niya

ito.. There was a long silence bago siya makapag-salita na siyang ikinakilabot
namin.. Hindi sa takot para sa ibang tao,kung hindi takot para sa kanya mismo..

"I rather die than seeing her with another man, I c-can't.. I r-really can't.. I
rather die..." he said in a desperate tone..

[END OF FLASHBACK]

******

A/N: Surpriseeee! Bukas naman ulit ang UD. :)

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Chapter 30 - Positive or negative signs.. >>

[Manila,Philippines]

Zoey's POV
I widely streched my arms at squealed when I got out from the airplaine..

"Ahhh! Who could have thought I missed the scent here! Gosh!.." I giggled..I heard
someone chuckling behind me,Of course who could it be? He snaked his bare arms on
my waist from behind.. I was wearing a faded ripped pants design,a simple white
tube blouse that matched my black leather jacket and black combat boots.. I slid my
rayban aviator shades off as I held Seven's arms clutched on my waist.

"We're finally home.." He said.. Agad naman kaming naglakad para lumabas na sa
airport. God! I missed my brother, I missed Aya, I missed Xeth and the gang. I
missed everything here. Grabe! It feels so good to be home. And there's really no
place like home.. Seven was just wearing a checkered fedora hat and white pants
that matched his plain navy blue polo shirt that was halfway buttons off revealing
his broad chest.I think I'm sick and I needed a hot doctor. Ha!

I glanced at Drei who was really soundlessly still since the day we told him that
we're going home. Problemado pa din kay Bella as usual..

"Hey lover boy,smile! You're face might cracked,you know.." I belted out while I
tugged his waist using my elbow. I wiggled my brows to him and smiled from ear to
ear.

"Zoey stop it,you look stupid!" Ha! Fine! At kelan pa siya napikon? I tugged my
elbows more to him. Well, I feel like pushing him to the edge. Ginagawa niya sa
akin yan pag ako ang mainit ang ulo eh. Now he know what it feels like. Eat my
bitter-sweet-revenge you foolproof Herrera!

"What's with the mood Drei?" I asked while snickering.

"Sino ba susundo sa inyo?" He didn't answered my question,changing the topic huh?.

"Aya and of course the gang. They're with Drew daw eh.." I answered like it was a
rhetorical question."How about you? Aren't you going with us? Welcoming party and
such? You know? Bar hopping?.." I asked him. He removed his oakley monsterdog and
faced me..

"S-si Kuya,siya mismo susundo sa akin.." He answered stutteringly.. Why? Are they
thinking that it might be awkward for me. Oh please! That was 2 years ago. It was
really horrible and of course it's not easy to forget that I lose my own child. But
what can I do? I have a life to deal with and I need to move on. Well,good thing I
did already. Infact I need to keep in mind that 'life goes on'..
"Drei darling you don't have to worry about me.. I think Kyle wouldn't mind too.."
Gosh! Sa gwapo ba naman ni Kyle na yun imposibleng hindi siya nakahanap ng para sa
kanya talaga,I mean yeah I have read a book that men usually are more capable of
moving on because they have deflated ego which was a big help to them.Nararamdaman
ko na naka move on na siguro siya. My God! He's Kyle Herrera for pete's sake,girls
are willing to put their panties off for him..

Natingin naman sa akin si drei na kunot na kunot ang noo. He was whispering
something I couldn't hear.

"Dapat dun na lang kayo ni Seven sa Texas,mas bagay kayo dun.."

"Are you saying something?" I asked him.. He sighed and shook his head.. I glanced
at Seven na hindi magkanda ugaga sa mga tumatawag sa phone niya. Kaya pala hindi
siya nakikisali sa usapan namin ni Drei. Wala naman ako galit kay Kyle,tapos na
yun. Nangyari na at hindi na maibabalik. Isang malaking pagkakamali ang lahat. And
besides wala din naman galit si Seven sa kanya,nung una siguro oo,but now whats
important is kami. Kaming dalawa ngayon. Mahal ko siya at mahal niya ako.

Lumapit sa akin si Seven at mukhang may problema.

"Babe I'm sorry, I need to meet someone,at kailangan ko din pumunta sa clinic.." I
pouted. Well I understand,kapag doctor ka talagang walang pinipiling oras. He
clutched his arms on my waist and buried his forehead to mine.."Promise babawi
ako,kailangan talaga eh.." he said..

"It's okay,I understand.. Now off you go,get your ass of here para makabalik ka
agad.." I said, I kissed him tenderly right there and then..

"Joey!" My lips undoubtedly curled into a big smile,noted that it was really ear to
ear.. I heard my brother's voice.. Lumingon ako at nakita ko sila.. Xeth,Aya,Vann
and Phoebe..And of course Drew, He immediately ran towards me and hugged me. Ewan
ko pero adrenaline rush siguro kasi nabuhat ko si Drew kahit na ang bigat bigat na
niya. I kissed his cheeks for God knows how many. Poor cheeks,nabugbog na sa kiss
ko..
"Zoey! Welcome home.." Xeth greeted.. "I missed you Zoey! Welcome home.." si Aya
tapos sunod sunod na sila. They all hugged me,I gave them all a beso-beso and a
bear hug back. Binati din nila si Seven. Tama bang doon sa airport mag moment?

Sa sobrang pagkamiss ko kay Drew pinanindigan ko siyang buhatin. I really missed

him,and the funny thing was he was protesting kasi big boy na daw siya.. Dumating
na yung sundo ni Seven,kasama yung mga fellow physicians niya.. Talagang sinadya pa
siya sa airport ha? Talaga naman.

"Babe,I'll see you tomorrow okay?"He said and gave me a swift kiss.."I love you.."
Natawa na lang ako kasi parang pasigaw niyang sinabi,I smiled and mouthed 'I love
you too' Nagpaalam naman kami sa kanya nung umalis siya. Medyo nahihiya pa ako kasi
naman si Seven gusto niya pa sinisigaw. Nakatingin pa man din silang lahat sa amin.

Hinanap ko naman si Drei nung napansin kong nawala siya. I roamed my eyes around
and I saw him.. With someone.. No,he's actually not just someone..

Si Kyle.. Parang natahimik silang lahat,when they glimpsed that Kyle and I was
staring each other for God knows how long. Binaba ko si Drew sandali and I walk few
strides towards him..

"Oh my God, Kyle!.." I belted out and gave him a hugged too."Gosh! How are you?!
Wow. You looked good.."

"H-hi.. G-good.. I'm good.." he answered.. Grabe! Sa itsura ni Kyle ngayon. Hindi
ako maniniwalang wala siyang girlfriend. I mean he's already hot. But now? Hot is
an understatement,he was beyond that. I can't even find the right word to describe.
It's just that he looked really good.

"Ah, Zoey.. Yung kotse nandyan na.." sabi ni Aya, lahat sila nakatahimik. Even
Drei,what the hell is going on? This should'nt be awkward like this.. Si Kyle
naman,he has the same expression,he was just staring at me and something's
different. Maaliwalas ang mukha niya at mukhang hindi galit,but am I right? Parang
I saw something wrong with him? Sad it is? Oh well,baka imagination ko lang..

"Oh okay.. So Kyle, we have to go.. May house blessing ako this wednesday.. You
should come!" I invited him..

"S-sure!" Sagot naman niya. I just smiled at him.. "S-see you.."

"Of course.." Then I turned my back on him. Ang weird naman ni Kyle ngayon. He was
stuttering? Ayoko mag-assume but,was it because of me? That's impossible! Ang tagal
na nun. 2 years na ang nakakalipas I'm sure of it.

I wasn't nervous pag nakakausap ko siya,unlike dati.. Pero kanina nung kausap ko
siya? It was again,parang kami lang ang tao at hindi ko napapansin yung iba. Pero I
have to shove everything at the back of my mind.

Bago ako sumakay ng kotse, I looked up.. Mukhang uulan pa at imposibleng umaraw.
Was it a sign?

******

"Nung wala ka Zoey! Sabi ni Drew mas mahal na niya ako sa'yo.. Hahahaha!" Aya
burst out on laughing, I pouted..

"No! Ate that's not true! She's just pulling pranks on you!.." Drew blurted out
looking fearful. I wanted to laugh my ass out. I made a face and pretended na
nagtatampo ako..

"Is that so Drew?" I crossed my arms..

"I sweeeeear! Tita you're so mean!" He faced Aya and Drew really looked pissed. We
all laugh in unison. Nasa kalagitnaan kami ng pagtatawanan ng biglang bumukas yung
pinto.

"Yay! Tito Kyle!!" Drew ran towards Kyle. Well? I admit that I was kinda surprise.
Close pala sila ng kapatid ko. Medyo nakaramdam ako ng selos. Parang bang hindi
ganyan yung mukha ni Drew nung nakita niya ako kanina. mas excited pa siya kay Kyle
kaysa sa akin.

"Kyle! Asan si Andrei?" Aya asked him. Napatingin naman si Kyle sa kanya na
nakangiting kinakausap si Drew.
"He's with Bella.." he answered bluntly.

Nagkakasiyahan kami ngayon sa bahay nila Aya,dito muna kami tutuloy since wala
naman kami kasama ni Drew sa bagong house namin. Sa wednesday pa ang house blessing
kaya naman Aya insisted na dito muna kami. Dito din muna ginanap yung welcome
party. Too bad it's raining. Andito ang lahat,pwera lang si Drei. Busy ang lover
boy ng Texas.

Sobrang namiss ko silang lahat. Nasa lanai kami nila Aya at nagdedesert si Drew
naman nage-xbox kasama yung yaya niya,As usual si Vann yung bumabangka..
Nagkekwento siya tungkol sa napanood niya..

"And that''s it! They have found out who was the killer and the victim! Grabe.." He
told us,he was nodding his head like he was emphasizing that it was as a matter of
fact happened.

"Really?! Gosh. So what happened? How many of them died?" I asked. Lahat kami tutok
na tutok.

"Not just one dude,but thousands of them. Madaming dugo. Madaming

nagsakripisyo,lalo na yung mga may anak na.. Poor creatures! Nakakaawa talaga
dude.." he was expanding his hands too. Ganun talaga magkwento si Vann,with
actions.

"Awww! That's horrible.. I think I can't watch it.. Ano bang palabas yon Vann?" Aya
asked him.

He took a sip on his orange juice and sighed deeply before he spilled.

"National Geographic channel. Dude daming patay na isda. Nood ka!" It took minutes
bago maabsorb ng utak namin na ginagago kami ni Vann. Natigilan na lang kami ng
biglang may lumilipad ng pillow papunta sa kanya. Galing yun kay Kyle..

"Fuck you and your stories Vann. Go home.." Kyle said bluntly.. But he was
chuckling.. Nagtawanan kaming lahat,nagkaroon ng pillow fight. Para kaming mga
bata. Nangunguna si Xeth.

"Takte ka ha. Wala kang dala! Hindi ka na nahiya kay Phoebe hanggang dito puro ka
kalokohan!" Xeth belted out while gripping Vann's neck.. Tawa naman kami ng tawa.
Si Aya at Phoebe nakikibato ng pillows,kaya naman nakisali na ako.. I wish Seven
was here para makita niya kung gaano kasaya makipagbonding sa friends ko. I badly
miss him already,saka si Drei. Busy kasi sila. Ako next week ko pa balak bumalik sa
trabaho or next next week. Plano ko kasi ayain sila mag-beach..

"And Dude nga pala, I swear! Maganda sa resort na sinasabi ko kanina,dun na lang
tayo Zoey magbakasyon! Ang daming hot chiq. Grabe.. balak ko ngang dalin si Phoebe
dun pag honeymoon na namin----Aray! Hala naman baby,syempre joke lang!" We all
laughed because nakikita namin kung gaano ka-under si Vann kay Phoebe. Can someone
imagine? Napakatahimik at hinhin ni Phoebe pero death glare lang kayang kaya niya
paikutin sa mga kamay niya si Vann. Haha I guess that's the power of love..

"Ang ingay mo! Lahat na lang kinwento mo! Huwag kang tatabi sa akin mamaya sa
pagtulog!!" Phoebe exclaimed. Nagtawanan naman kaming lahat. Parang hindi kasi
maipinta yung mukha ni Vann eh.

"Phoebe naman ehh.. Hindi ko kaya yun.." He pouted.Pilit niyang hina-hug si Phoebe
but she keep slapping Vann's filthy hands. Grabe nakakamiss sila. Tawa nga ako ng
tawa eh. Feeling ko magkaka-abs na ako sa sakit ng tummy ko..

It was then I got a bit concious to the circumferential. Natingin naman ako sa left
side ko,only to find Kyle na tigtig na titig sa akin. Nagtatawanan yung buong
barkada at hindi nila napansin na nagkatinginan kami. I felt embarassed for I don't
know the reason. Nagkunwari akong inalok siya ng cake na nasa harapan namin dahil
medyo nailang ako,pero umiling siya.. Oh I forgot,he hated sweets for crying out
loud..

The whole evening sobrang naco-concious ako,kasi lagi kami nagkakatinginan ni Kyle
and lagi siyang nakatitig sa akin kahit nahuhuli ko siya hindi niya pa din inaalis
yung titig niya. Major goosebumps. There's something in his stare na
nakakapagpataas ng balahibo ko. Nung mag-gagabi na nagdecide silang lahat na sa
bahay ni Aya mag sleep over. Si Kyle naman uuwi daw pero mamaya-maya pa daw.

"Oh boys,sunod na lang kayo sa balcony.."Sabi ni Xeth.. Nagkaayaan sila na

maginuman sa balcony sa taas. Kami naman nila Aya at Phoebe nagaayos sa kitchen.
Kakatapos ko lang patulugin si Drew.
"Uy Zoey. Pwede bang pakikuha naman yung ibang baso na naiwan sa lanai, nakakahiya
kasi tulog na sila manang.." Sabi ni Aya sakin.. Si Phoebe kasi tumutulong magpunas
ng plates.

"Sure!" I shreiked as if I have a choice.

Pagpunta ko sa lanai muntik na ako mapa-atras kasi naman nagulat ako may tao pa
pala. It was Kyle. He was... smoking? Wow! A far cry from the Kyle I knew. He
wasn't smoking pero ngayon he already was. Lumapit ako at kukunin ko na sana yung
mga baso na naiwan.. Napansin naman niya ako at napatingin siya. Naconcious ako
kasi ang lagkit niya makatitig. Nakatayo siya and his other hand where tucked in
his pocket,he throwed away the cigarette and tucked his other hand on his pocket
too. Nilapitan ko siya and he was just staring at the sky. Tumigil na pala yung
ulan.

Walang nagsasalita sa amin pero magkatabi kami na parehas nakatingala sa taas. We

have the same interest. Mahilig kami parehas sa mga heavenly bodies.

Ang tahimik ng atmospehere between us.. Matagal bago siyang biglang nagsalita..

"Welcome home.." He finally blurted out but his eyes are nailed on the night sky.

"Thanks.." I said. There was a long silence again.I glanced at the time and it was
already 11:30. Grabe,ang bilis ang oras. I looked up again but on a spur of a
moment I was shocked.Grabe! Paanong nangyari yun?

Meteor showers? Kanina lang umuulan ah? Tapos ngayon walang wala ng ulap na
makikita.That's really impossible,but it happened. That really surprise me though.
I looked at Kyle na naka-half smile siya,but it didn't reached his alluring eyes.
Napangiti din ako. He loves meteor showers,at syempre ako din. My smile slowly
faded away as I remembered something. Pero inalis ko agad sa isip ko yun. I
mentally shook my head.

I looked up again,at lalong paganda ng paganda ang view. Dumadami yung meteor
shower. Sobrang ganda talaga! Priceless..
"Sobrang ganda.." I almost whispered..

"Yeah. Breathtakingly beautiful.." sabi niya,napatingin naman ako sa kanya. He was

staring at me intently. Bigla nag-init yung pakiramdam ko. Bakit ba ganun siya
makatitig? I really felt uneasy with his stares.

Binalik ko yung tingin ko sa taas kahit na alam ko nakatitig pa din siya. But later
on,pinanood niya ulit yung meteor shower..

"Zoey.." I felt goosebumps again,something in his voice makes me shiver specially

when he's calling my name. And seriously,I don't like the feeling. Naiisip ko tuloy
si Seven. "You really l-love him. Don't you?.." he asked,I furrowed my brows. Out
of nowhere nagtatanong siya bigla ng mga ganyan? It was obvious na si Seven ang
tinatanong niya. Although hindi ko pa naman nababanggit sa kanya na kami na. Pero
obvious naman kaya hindi na kailangan sabihin.

"O-of course.. Bakit? At paano mo nasabi yan?" I asked him. Hindi ko pa din siya
tinitignan. On my peripheral vision,nakita kong napayuko siya.

"I can see it.. I..I just know.. It's the way you look at him b-because you... used
to look at me that way.." Napatingin ako sa kanya. Nabigla ako sa sinabi niya,he's
not looking at me,nakayuko lang siya. Gusto ko na naman magalit. Ano ba ang gusto
niyang palabasin? Yung katangahan ko dati? Matagal na yun at kinalimutan ko na and
hell brooke loose! Hindi ba dapat matuwa siya kasi hindi na ako galit sa kanya.
Pero sa pananalita niya binibigyan niya ako ng dahilan para magalit.. I was about
to open my mouth to protest,pero hindi ko naituloy because suddenly he gave me a
swift hugged,mahigpit ito pero sandali lang at pagkatapos ay umalis siya ng walang
paalam. Mabilis ang paglakad niya palayo sa akin.

Ang bilis talaga ng pangyayari,I didn't see that coming. Nakarinig na lang ako ng
tunog na sasakyan na mabilis na pinaandar.. I was left there dumbfounded.
Napatingin ako sa balikat ko, I was wearing a red shirt. May basa na parang patak
yung part na yun. Ayoko mag-assume pero,was it tears? Was it from Kyle?..

Hindi pwede,ayoko yung nararamdaman ko. Mahal ko si Seven..Hindi talaga to pwede.

******

A/N: Chuma-Channing tatum si Kyle ha? hehe. Wala ako maisip na alternatives.
Unintentionally, yan ang line na nabuo ko. lol Hindi na sila sumaya hano?More or
less 10 chapters na lang ito. Tatapusin ko na siya para masimulan na yung ibang
stories. MORE OR LESS ha. MORE OR LESS. Inuulit ko MORE OR LESS 10 chapters na lang
siya.. :)

VOMMENTS guys. Bestow me if I deserved it.

Chapter 31 - The universe.. >>

Zoey's POV

"Babe.. What's wrong? You didn't even touch your food?" I asked him. He's not
himself lately. Nung umuwi siya galing ng medical mission ganyan na siya. I'm
worried about him. It's my turn this time,lagi siyang nandiyan para sa akin. Ako
naman ngayon,by looking at him I'm sure may problema siya. Andito kami sa Bon
apetit. Pangalan ng restaurant ni Drei. Hinihintay namin siya kasi pag-uusapan yung
catering para sa house blessing ng new house ko. At saka yung plano kong ayain sila
mag-beach right after kasi naman next next week aayusin ko na yung mga papers ko at
babalik na sa St. Marys para magtrabaho. May offer sila dun bilang isang head
nurse. Ang daming opportunity na dumadating sa akin at hindi ko papalagpasin yun
unlike dati. Pagkatapos nun pupuntahan ko pa yung Attorney Miranda. Tungkol duon sa
millions na pumapasok sa account ko.

At first,kung ano ano ang dinadahilan niya na obvious naman na ayaw niya
makipagusap. Nagtataka ako,where's the professionalism with that? But pumayag na
siya. SIya kasi yung nahanap kong pwede macontact about sa issue. I'll get back to
him pagkayari siguro ng vacation ko at bago bumalik sa St. Marys. Problema ko
ngayon eh si Seven..

"Babe!" Mukhang nagulat siya kasi hinawakan ko yung kamay niya at medyo nataas yung
boses ko. "You're zoned out.. What's wrong ba?" b I heard him made a deep sigh.

"I saw her.." He belted out.. I furrowed my brows together as I was trying to
absorb the thought.. "Si Alice.." He added. It's his ex wife. So what kung nakita
niya anong problema niya?

"And?" I asked him..

"I'm confused,may kasama siyang bata.. I really can't take my eyes off the kid..
Nakikita ko ang sarili ko sa kanya.. I think he's mine.. The child was mine.. But
she denied it.. I'm really confused Zoey.." I was speechless. I don't know what to
say. Sa case kasi na ganyan unexperienced ako but I will try,of course. Ngayon pa
na kailangan niya ako..

"Do you wanna find out?Ipa-DNA test mo yung bata.." He looked at me right into my
eyes and gave a spontaneous nod.."I'll help you. Don't worry,everything will be
alright.." He smiled weakly at me..

"Thanks.." Ewan ko pero the way he answered me,I got scared. Parang ang gulo gulo
nga ng isip niya. Pakiramdam ko maapektuhan pati ang relasyon namin.

Dumating naman bigla si Drei. Na mukhang frustrated din. Why in the world everyone
is so frustrated?Umuwi lang kami ng Pilipinas nagkaganito na..

"Sorry I'm late.." Sabi ni Drei. Kinuha niya yung mga brochure ng pamimilian
namin,isang package na kasi para hindi complicated. I choose the one na kasya para
sa 50 visitors,wala naman kami gaano bisita but It's better to be safe than sorry.
Wala din halos sa mood si Drei kaya naman hindi siya nagtagal. Umalis na kami ni
Seven sa restaurant pero ang tahimik pa din niya.. May medical mission ulit siya
mamayang 11pm kaya naman nag-date kami like he promised but parang wala naman ako
kasama. Wala siya sa mood. Laging tulala. Inintindi ko na lang.. Nasa tapat na kami
ng bahay nila Aya. Hindi na kami gaano nakapaglibot eh. Kaya nagpahatid na lang ako
para makapag-pahinga kami pareho..

"Babe. Makakasama ka naman next week sa Batangas right?" I asked him with my
pleading eyes na sana mag-yes siya. Gusto kong makasama ng matagal si Seven.
Natatakot ako na baka matulad kami sa pagsasama nila ng ex wife niya. They fell out
of love because nawalan ng time si Seven. He looked at me and caressed my cheeks,he
kissed me on my lips tenderly.

"Of course..I'm Sorry.. Ang dami ko lang talaga iniisip.." He smiled. I sighed in
relief.

"It's okay babe. Malalagpasan natin lahat ng problema basta magkasama tayo. Right?"
I met his gaze, my gazes are full of hope.. "I love you Seven. Tandaan mo lang
lagi. Mahal kita.." He held my hands and kiss the back of my palm. He swallowed as
if theres a lump on his throat,yung mga mata niya parang maiiyak..

"I love you Zoey.." Then he hugged me with such tenderness. I hugged him back,I
looked at him right through his eyes as I search for his soul. I tiptoed as I reach
for his warm and soft lips to kiss him.. Right there and then we've kissed. He
clutched his strong arms on my waist and I did the same on his nape to deepen the
kiss. I wasn't really sure to what I felt. I don't know if there's something I was
looking for. I was looking for imaginary fireworks. I love Seven,no doubt with that
but there's something in his kiss that I was looking for. Just like what I felt
when I kissed.... Kyle..

What am I thinking? No..

I tilted my head and scrape out more our kiss. It deepened until we're both panting
hastily for our breath..

He embalmed his forehead to mine and smiled..

"I love you.." Halos sabay pa namin sabi,kaya nagtawanan kaming dalawa..

Aya's POV

Kung pwede lang manghaltak at sampalin siya ginawa ko na.. Tumabi ako sa kanya para
damayan ang pagiging masokista niya. Pinapanood niya ang kissing scene ni Zoey at
Seven sa tapat ng gate. Nasa balcony kami. Nakapamulsa siya at nakatingin kung saan
nandoon ang dalawa na nagtatawanan. Sa nakikita ko,talagang mahal na ni Zoey si
Seven at kahit ako hindi makapaniwala na naka-move on na siya ng ganun ganun lang.
Masaya ako para sa kanya oo,pero sa side ni Kyle na hindi siya tumigil mahalin si
Zoey?may parte sa akin na hindi maiwasan mainis sa kanya. Walang closure ang
relasyon nila. Hindi na niya pinakinggan si Kyle sa kahit anong explanation. Hindi
ko din naman alam ang mararamdaman ko dahil sinabi at inamin na samin lahat ni
Kyle. Magmula sa plano niyang pagpapasakit kay Zoey.

Ang fake na kasal nila,ang mga videos na nakuha ni Kath sa phone niya,ang mga
pagpapahirap niya kay Zoey.. Hindi detalyado pero yun ang alam ko,swerte nga namin
ni Xeth at nakuha niyang ikwento sa amin,sobra yung galit ko sa kanya nung nalaman
ko yun pero tinaggap niya lahat yung sinabi kong masasakit. Ngayon hindi ko alam
kung dapat ko ba siya sisihin na kinahinatnan ng relasyon nila. Hindi naman na daw
talaga niya gusto yung nangyari.

Oo nalaman namin na nakuha ni Kath yung mga videos dahil siya mismo ang umamin at
nagkwento,hindi na intensyon ni Kyle gawin yun. Handa na sana siyang patawarin at
mahalin lang si Zoey pero huli na. Pero sa kabila ng mga yun pinatawad ni Kyle si
Kath. Last year pa ang huling dalaw namin sa kanya sa mental institute,at nung huli
namin kita sakanya mukhang okay naman na siya. Umiiyak at humihingi ng tawad, pero
hindi nagalit si Kyle,inako niya lahat ng nangyari. Inako niya lahat ng kasalanan.
Naging biktima lang din daw si Kath.Yoon lang ang alam ko tungkol sa buhay ng isang
Kyle Herrera bukod sa alam kong mahal na mahal niya pa din si Zoey,na halos
ikabaliw niya...

"Masokista ka no?" Naiinis na tanong ko sa kanya. Hindi siya kumibo. Titig na titig
pa din siya kay Zoey at Seven na nakikilitian sa tapat ng bahay. Ayaw pang pumasok
at doon naglandian. Nakakainis. Minsan ayokong isipin na nananadya sila pero
mukhang hindi naman talaga.

"She looked so happy.." halos pabulong na niyang sabi.. "That's the thing I didn't
gave her.. I wish I could be a time traveler and change the past.." Tumawa siya ng
peke.. "But she's right. w-we can't change the past.." Ramdam na ramdam ko ang
lungkot sa boses niya..

"Hanggang kelan mo balak ganyanin ang sarili mo?" Tanong ko sa kanya na may halong
inis at awa.. Nakakainis na hindi ko maintindihan.

"Would you believe me Aya,if I say I'm contented just by loving her secretly?" He
said in a serious tone. He made a deep sigh that divulged more his pure remorse and
pain. "I can't even imagine myself loving another woman. It's just her. From the
moment I laid my eyes on her. It's just her.. Even if i'm mad at her,It's still
just her.." Lumambot yung puso ko sa mga sinabi niya dahil naramdaman ko ang
panginginig ng boses niya.. Leche kang Herrera ka! Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman
ko talaga sa'yo. Ang gago mo kasi.. Gusto kong sabihin sa kanya yun kahit alam kong
tatanggapin lang naman niya at hindi siya kikibo,pinili ko na lang na huwag gawin.
Baka magpakamatay na siya.

"I've already spend half of my life loving her yet I'm still willing to love her
until eternity. I won't get tired.. Even if..." He faked a smile.. "she did.."
Pakiramdam ko maiiyak na din ako sa sinabi niya. Sana lahat ng lalaki ganyan
magmahal sa kanya. Sana makahanap na si Kyle ng para sa kanya para mapanatag na din
ang isip namin nila Xeth.. He's like a big brother to me pero this time ako yata
ang tatayong mas nakakatandang kapatid para alalayan siya.

"You're really pathetic Herrera.." Sabi ko ng pabiro habang binalik ko ang tingin
ko kila Zoey at Seven na papasok na ng bahay.. Hindi nila kami nakita o napansin.

"I love her so much for me to care..A-and yes it's pathetic.." He said. Kinilabutan
na naman ako sa mga sinasabi ng lalaking to. Pero kitang kita ko naman na lahat ng
sinasabi niya ay totoo at napaka-seryoso. Dahil mula college kami kahit na may
ibang babae siyang kinama nung wala si Zoey sa buhay niya,halatang halata naman na
hinding hindi nagbago yung pagmamahal niya kay Zoey. Ganun na ganun pa din,siya pa
din yung umaasa. Mabuti nga si Zoey kasi kahit paano alam niya ang gagawin niya
para maka move on. Pero si Kyle? Kung wala kami,hindi niya alam kung paano
magsisimula.

*****

Zoey's POV

"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit....."

"Amen.." We chorused in unison.Nagsimula na yung ribbon cutting and the priest

started sprinkling holy water all over the house..

Sumunod lang kami,hawak-hawak ko ang kamay ni Drew.. After nung house blessing
nagkaroon ng konting kainan. Everybody's there.

"Father, thank you po talaga.." Sabi ko dun sa priest..

"Thank you din and congratulations sa new house mo.." I smiled at him..

"Ingat po kayo sa byahe Father.." Sabi ko sa kanya at hinatid ko na siya palabas ng

bahay. Nagkakainan pa yung mga bisita sa loob. Andito din ngayon ang mga staff
nurse dati sa St. Marys. Ininvite sila ni Seven.. Pumasok na ako sa loob at isa-isa
naman nila binigay yung mga gift nila sa akin para sa new house ko. May dalawa
akong kasama dito. Yung yaya ni Drew tapos yung all around na maid. Taga-luto,taga-
linis ng bahay at taga-laba. Parehas silang stay-in.. Kaya naman if magtrabaho ako
hindi ko na gaanong popreblamahin si Drew.

"Drew pagod ka na ba? Pahinga ka muna sa taas. Call your yaya if you need
anything.." I told Drew as I saw him yawning..

"Okey dokey.." Then answered as he makes his way to his room.

"Zoey inipon na namin yung mga gift.. Ayun oh? Why don't you open it na? I wanna
see!" Aya shrieked excitedly.

"Osige. Babe come here. I-oopen ko na mga gift.." Aya ko naman kay Seven na
nakikipag-usap sa phone. Nadadalas naman ata masyado ang mga emergency niya. Kelan
kaya siya magkakaroon ng time para sa akin.. Sila Vann.Phoebe,Xeth,Kyle at Aya nasa
living room at nagkekwentuhan nakapaikot sila sa mga gift..

Lumapit kami ni Seven. I intertwined our fingers.. Nakita ko naman natigilan siya
at tumingin ako sa direksyon kung saan siya nakatitig. He was staring at Kyle. May
something sa mga titig niya na nagbigay kaba sa akin. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang
mararamdaman ko.

"B-babe I invited him. I'm sorry.." Sabi ko. He sighed.

"Sana Zoey minsan iniisip mo kung ano mararamdaman ko bago ka magdecide.." Seyoso
niyang sabi,I frowned in despair. Bakit bigla bigla ganito na lang ang mood ni
Seven? Hindi naman siya yung tipong seloso. Alam naman niya na mahal ko siya eh..

"Babe I'm Sorry. G-gusto mo sabihin ko umalis na siya?" I asked him kahit na
ayokong gawin. Pero mas ayokong magalit sa akin si Seven. Hindi siya yung tipong
nagagalit agad pero mukhang ngayon,mangyayari yun.

"Sana nag-iisip ka muna Zoey. For Pete's sake his your ex.. Hindi na kailangan
ipaliwanag.." He said tapos hinigpitan niya ang hawak sa kamay ko at sabay namin
tinungo sila Aya. His face was dark and kinakabahan ako. Ngayon ko lang nakitang
ganito si Seven.

"Oh Zoey halika na buksan na natin yung mga gift.." Aya said.

"O-okay.." Napansin kong natingin sila sa kamay ko na mahigpit na nakahawak si

Seven. I took a glimpse to where Kyle was and nakikipagtitigan siya kay Seven. Para
bang nagsusukatan silang dalawa. Nakipagtitigan din si Seven sa kanya. "Ah. B-
babe.. Buksan na daw natin yung mga gift.." Sabi ko kay Seven para maputol ang
pagtitigan nila ni Kyle.. Ang lakas ng kaba sa dibdib ko.

Sumunod naman siya at umupo kami ng magkatabi. Kumuha siya ng baso at nagsalin ng
wine doon. Hindi pala-inom si Seven pero ramdam na ramdam ko ang tensyon ngayon.
Ewan ko ba,but I really felt uneasy. Pakiramdam ko gusto ko na lang kausapin si
Kyle na umalis na para hindi magalit sa akin si Seven.I even saw him clenched his
fist and jaw.

"Ihuli mo na yung pagkalaki-laking gift na yun..Umpisahan mo muna sa maliliit..."

Si Vann na mukhang nakakahalata sa tensyon na nababalot sa amin ngayon..

Napatingin ako sa malaking gift,as in napakalaki parang may stand ito at mukhang
mamahalin. Kanino kaya galing yun? Inuna ko muna ang maliliit na mga regalo.

"Wow! Mga lucky charms.. Salamat Phoebe!" I kissed her cheeks,nakangiti lang siya.
Gift niya yung inuuna ko. Sunod naman yung kay Vann na isang gift card worth 20
thousand na may kasamang mga lucky charms.. Gift card yun ng isang appliance
store..

"Thanks Vann and Phoebe.. Sa susunod siguro kayo naman na ang magpapa-house
blessing.. " It's really cute because I saw Phoebe blushed. Sobrang ganda niya
ngayon.

"No problem. Spend it wisely dude." Vann reminded me while he intertwined his
fingers with Phoebe. Ang sweet talaga nila. Sinunod ko naman yung kila Aya at Xeth
na mga set ng pillows at bedsheets. Parang regalo ng bagong kasal?.. May giftcards
din sa mall. Worth 25 thousand.

Naubos ko na yung mga gift at nahuli yung pinaka-malaki. Walang pangalan na

nakalagay. Nilapitan ko yun and I started unwrapping it..

My eyes literally widened the moment I saw every plenary of it..

It was a huge telescope.. I heard the others gasped in excitement.. My chest
started to tighten and my breathing was already uneven. My mouth was a bit parted
as I keep absorbing the thought.

"Wow! Kanino galing yan?!" Sabi nung ibang staff ng St. Marys na lumapit para
makita mabuti yung huge telescope. Naramdaman ko naman na may tumabi sa akin..

"Kanino galing yan?" Tanong ni Seven na katabi ko..

"I don't know.. Walang nakalagay na name.." I answered bluntly. I lied. Dahil
parang alam na alam ko kung kanino ito galing.. Siya lang at wala ng iba ang
pwedeng magbigay nito sa akin. The memories of the past echoed on my mind.

[FLASHBACK]

~Now playing: A drop in the ocean..~

"Zoey.. If ever we get married someday? What gift do you to want to recieve for our
new house?.." Tanong niya. Nakahiga kami sa damuhan sa garden namin. Katatapos ng
ng class namin at dumiretso kami ng bahay. Ito naman ang tambayan namin eh,hindi
kami naiinip basta magkasama kami kahit gaano ka-bland ang place. Lagi tuloy madumi
parehas ang uniform namin kakahiga sa damuhan. Dati ang daming nawiweirduhan sa
akin pag sinasabi kong mahilig ako sa heavenly bodies,sobrang saya ko nung nalaman
kong ganun din ang boyfriend ko. Sobrang nagkasundo talaga kami sa ganitong bagay.
We're both weirdos. I giggled before answering him..

"Ikaw ha! Ang bata-bata pa natin! Kasal kasal na agad nasa isip mo?! Hindi ka pa
nga nagpopropose sa akin eh.." I pouted as I looked up and pinched his nose..
Humiga ako sa isang braso niya na naka extend habang yung isang braso niya ginawa
niya unan sa ulo niya.. He made a tsk sound.

"Why? Don't you want to marry me?" He asked. "I will work hard for us.. I will give
you everything you want. You're just gonna stay at home and all you have to do is
take care of our kids.." Natawa ko sa sinabi niya. Madami siyang pangarap para sa
amin dalawa. Kinikilig ako pero hindi ko pinahalata. I felt my cheeks heated. Mas
mapula pa ata sa firetruck ang mukha ko ngayon..

"I want a huge telescope.." I answered while my gazes are nailed on the almost
night sky. Ang ganda nung mga stars.. Ang perfect ng view. Nakakarelax.
"Why?" Tanong niya.. I smiled and close my eyes..

"Because I wanted to see the universe.And I want to show it to our future kids too.
It's a neverending view Kyle. I'll tell them it symbolizes 'Forever and Eternity'.
Just like my love for you...It's like Forever and Eternity.. It won't change.." I
said as I felt my blood lickety split and supersonically running through my
cheeks.Butterflies on my stomach and my tummy felt tied like a knot..Ahhhhh!
Nakakahiya! Pumikit lang ako kasi parang nahiya talaga ako sa sinabi ko. Hindi ko
nga alam kung saan nanggaling yun..Basta bigla na lang lumabas sa bibig ko.

Napa-igtad ako at impit na napatili,when he squirmed around and placed himself at

the top of me.. Tinakpan ko yung mukha ko using my hands.. Feeling ko pulang pula
ko..

"Ahhh! K-kyle ano ba!" Hiyang-hiya talaga ako pero he slowly removed my hands
embalmed on my face..I saw him smiling from ear to ear.. Hindi ako makapaniwala na
akin siya,I saw his whole features again. Ang gwapo ng boyfriend ko. Nakakakilig
pero ang awkward kasi baka makita kami ng mga maids na ganito ang posisyon and for
crying out loud nasa graden kami at nakahiga sa damuhan!

"I love you Zoey... You're the one I wanted to marry.. I want to strifely
experience forever and eternity with you.." My mouth parted a bit.Hindi ako
mapaniwala na at our young age ganito na ang nararamdaman namin. Gusto na namin
makasama ang isa't isa habang buhay.He held my chin and the next thing I knew he
was slowly leaning forward and closing his eyes. So, I did the same.

He kissed me full of passion and love..His kisses dragged me in a ecstatic feeling.

I undoubtedly responded and clutched my bare hands on his nape.. He tilted his head
and deepen the kiss. I heard imaginary fireworks exploding. I felt beyond happy. I
really love Kyle. I love him so much and I want to spend my whole life with him
too.. Siya na talaga ang gusto kong makasama habang buhay.

It was then when we're in the midst of our passionaite kiss. It drizzles. Hanggang
sa lumakas ito at umulan. Bakit ganon? Kanina lang walang kaulap-ulap ngayon
umuulan na..

But I didn't mind because right here,right now I was kissing the man that I promise
to love until eternity.

It then happened,our first kiss under the rain.. The most memorable kiss.
[END OF FLASHBACK]

Parang nanikip yung dibdib ko sa naalala ko. Bakit natatandaan niya pa ang mga
ganung bagay at dinadamay niya pang ipaalala sa akin? Nasa likod ko sila
Aya,pakiramdam ko wala akong marinig. Ayoko yung nararamdaman ko. Ayoko.

I faced Seven and grabbed his neck. Doon mismo sa harap nila, I kissed him. Hindi
ko alam but I just feel like doing it. I need to clear may indistinct mind. Si
Seven ang mahal ko. Siya lang. Hinding hindi na ako babalik pa sa nakaraan. Isang
pagkakamali yon na ayoko ng balikan. Matagal na akong okay. Matagal na matagal na.

Seven undoubtedly responded to my kisses. I heard gasped from everyone but they
composed themselves and started clapping..

"Wow! Sa susunod kasal na ang pangiinvite niyo sa amin.."

"Oo nga! Bagay na bagay talaga kayo Doc.."

"Touche! Perfect couple.."

I heard the staffs of St. Marys belted out. I pulled away from our kiss. Ngumiti sa
akin si Seven and he hugged me. My gazed landed to where Aya and Xeth
was,nakatingin lang sila sa akin. I roamed my eyes around and hindi ko na nakita
kung nasaan si Kyle..

It was a good thing na wala na siya,ayoko siyang makita. Ayoko ng malito. I think
kailangan ko na siyang iwasan. Hindin ko gusto ang nararamdaman ko pag nasa paligid
lang siya..

******
A/N: Sorry kung panget yung UD. Di ko alam kung paano ko ieexpress nararamdaman ko.
Sensya. Baka matagalan yung next UD ulit ha.

Sorry sa typos at wrong grammars. Aayusin ko din yan. VOMMENTS :)

Chapter 32 - At sixes and sevens >>

Zoey's POV

It's been three days since nung house blessing. Wala ako magawa sa bahay so I
decided to swing by at Aya's place. Wala kasi si Drew at pumasok sa school.Pero
bago sana ako pumunta kila Aya I already planned to drop by at Seven's flat.

Nung dumating ako dun may 15 minutes na akong nagdodoor bell pero walang nagbubukas
ng pinto,I tucked my phone out from my bag. I dialled his number.. Tatlong beses pa
lang na nagriring sinagot na niya agad.

"Hello.." Parang hinihingal pa siya. I furrowed my brows.

"Babe,open the door. Andito ako sa labas.." bungad ko sa kanya..

"What?! Anong labas?" He exclaimed,medyo nailayo ko sa akin yung phone kasi parang
napasigaw siya.

"Sa condo mo babe.. Surprise! Andito ko sa labas. Open the door." I answered giving
a as-a-matter-of-fact tone.

"Bakit hindi ka man lang nagsasabi? Wala ako diyan." Nakaramdam ako ng lungkot
dahil namimiss ko na kasi siya,kaya nga I decided to drop by because I really
wanted to see him.

"Eh asan ka? Bakit hindi ka man lang nagsabi? Kanina pa kaya ako nandito.." I heard
him made a deep sigh..

"Zoey not now. I'm busy. Hinihintay namin si Froilan at Alice sa labas ng school. I
already demand a DNA test." Sabi niya giving me a bland tone.Halos wala na nga
siyang oras sa akin hindi man lang nagsasabi ng mga ginagawa niya. I frowned in
despair and sighed.. "Look, Babe I'm sorry. Biglaan kasi to. I promise I'll make up
to you.. Just,not now.." Ang hirap pala maging girlfriend ng isang Severino Perez.
Nung nanliligaw siya sa akin ang dalas dalas namin magkita pero ngayon bakit ganun
parang ang cold na niya sa akin..

"O-okay.. Ikaw ang bahala.." I said as I started walking few strides through the
elevator. Nanlambot ako bigla kasi naman nakakainis si Seven. Wala na siya oras
para sa akin..Plus the fact na,ang hinihintay niya ngayon was his Ex wife. It's
kinda freaking me out.I trust Seven but I felt I'm being paranoid. Hindi ko alam
pero natatakot na akong masaktan. Mahal ko naman si Seven eh,kaya lang wala akong
chance and time na iparamdam sa kanya yun ngayon because he's too busy.. Narinig
kong napamura siya sa kabilang line which was unusual because hindi palamurang tao
si Seven.

"Shit.." He sighed.. "Babe,I'm really sorry. Pangako,pagkatapos nito ikaw naman..

Diba nga sasama pa ako sa Batangas para magkaroon tayo ng quality time together.
Promise babe babawi ako. Wag lang ngayon. I need to deal with this things first. I
hope you understand.." He explained. This time his voice softened..

"Okay lang babe. Sige ingat ka basta always let me know kung ano na nangyayari
okay?Keep me updated.." I sighed in defeat. Babawi naman daw siya eh,I'm looking
forward to it.

"Thank you Babe. I love you. I'll call you later and please be good.." He reminded
me..

"I will babe. I love you too.. Bye.." I sighed after I ended the call. I have to
be an understanding girlfriend for Seven,lalo na ngayon.

I went all the way to Aya's place. Nag-cab lang ako kasi tinatamad akong magdrive.
Napatigil ako ng makita ko yung Hummer ni Kyle na nandoon at nakapark.I glanced at
my watch and furrowed my brows. Ang dalas niya dito kila Aya yata?

I just shrugged my shoulders and walked inside,tuloy-tuloy lang naman ako dito.
Pangalawang bahay ko na halos ang kila Aya kasi. Narinig kong nagkekwentuhan sila.
Hindi muna ako tumuloy at pinakinggan sila because I suddenly heard my name..
Nagtago ako sa wall na siguradong hindi nila ako makikita..

"Owsss? Kumain ka na ba talaga? Ha?" I wasn't sure but that voice was from Vann..

"Gonzales, do you really wanna die?!" Sigurado naman ako na galing kay Kyle yon..
"Dude dinig na dinig ko kumukulo tiyan niya! Magpapakamatay yata eh.. Gusto mo si
Zoey pa magpakain sa'yo? "

"Stop bugging me Vann. I'm warning you.."

"Hindi nga? Mamatay man si Zoey kumain ka na talaga?" I heard Vann,nangungulit na

naman siya. At talagang sinali pa ako sa kalokohan niya.. I heard a strong and loud
footsteps in rough frictions..

"Fuck you! I said stop bugging me! And don't you dare use her name for your fucking
pranks! You really wanna die huh?!" Nabigla ako sa narinig ko,palabiro si Vann pero
hindi naman dumadating sa point na ganyan ang nagiging ang reaksyon ko towards him.
I can still manage to get along with him. Pero yung narinig kong boses ni Kyle
talagang galit..

"Whoa! Grumpy Herrera.. Chill! Jesus! nagbibiro lang ako!.." There was a pure
silence after that. Puro tunog lang ng mga spoons,forks and plates nila ang
naririnig ko. I finally earned enough courage to hinder them kaya pumasok na ako..

Nanlaki naman yung mata ni Vann nung nakita ako,muntik ng mabilaukan. Lahat sila
kumakain sa dining table. Si Kyle nakasandal sa door frame. I just ignored him..
Nakakaramdam kasi ako ng paka-ilang when he's around..

"Z-zoey.." Vann swallowed,nalaglag pa yung ibang rice galing sa bibig niya habang
nakanganga.. "Kanina ka pa diyan?" Hindi ako sinungaling na tao pero ngayon mukhang
magsisinungaling nga muna siguro ako.. White lies..

"Kakarating ko lang.." Actually narinig kong ako pinagtalunan niyo ni Kyle.. Yun
ang gusto kong sabihin..

"Halika na Zoey sumabay ka na sa amin.." Sabi naman sa akin ni Xeth.. Si Aya busy
dahil punong-puno yung bibig niya.. Ang takaw niya lately..

"Just in time. Nagkakantahan na yung mga alaga ko sa tiyan eh.." Umupo ako sa tabi
ni Vann at saka nagpakuha ng isa pang plate dun sa maid nila Aya..

"Make it two please.." Singit bigla ni Kyle tapos umupo siya sa tapat ko.. Oh well.
Ano ba kinakabahala ko? Si Kyle lang yan.. Si Kyle. Part of my past.

Breathe in. Breathe out. Zoey. Relax.

I feel so stupid talking to myself right now.. Hindi ko mapigilan na hindi kabahan.
It shouldn't be this way.

My attention was focused on Vann na walang kadala-dala na nagkekwento ng kung ano

ano. Nakikinig naman kami,kahit na alam namin na puro kalokohan lang nakikinig pa
din kami. That's the funny part. Para kaming may clown..

"And when she's already on the front door baaam! He shut it right through her face!
When she turned around I saw her nose was red as blood! The fuck dude! She was like
'why are you making tawa to me? I'm hurt na oh. I hate you Vann'.. Oh Jesus! Sa
halip na maawa ako,natawa talaga ko...." He mimicked an annoying girly voice. We
all laugh. Pagkakuha ko ng plate,nakatingin pa din ako kay Vann at sasandok na sana
ako ng rice pero nakahawak na pala si Kyle sa serving spoon. Para akong nakuryente
nung nahawakan ko siya. Natigilan naman siya at nagkatinginan kami. I looked away
swiftly. I can't stand meeting his gazes. Parang nakikipagusap ako through his
eyes..

Busy ang lahat sa kwento ni Vann at kami lang ni Kyle ang nagkatinginan,hinintay ko
siya matapos sa serving spoon,but he didn't gave it to me,instead siya ang naglagay
ng rice sa plate ko.. Tinignan ko siya but his eyes are nailed on what he was doing
and it was like wala lang sa kanya. Parang natural lang na gentleman.. Lechon manok
yung ulam,naunahan na naman ako ni Kyle kunin.. Hihintayin ko na naman siya..
Nakinig na lang ulit ako sa kwento ni Vann.

I played at the fork on my plate as I rolled it in fleet. Nakikinig ako sa

kwentuhan nila..

"Wahahahaha! ''Vann honey, I'm Dame.. We're bagay kasi pag pinagsama ang name
natin.. Vanndame' Dude! My stomach hurts. Seriously.." Tawa ng tawa ni Vann while
he mimicked a stupid girly voice. Napaka-lunatic talaga niya.. I was still
attentive to Vann and laughing to his stupid jokes.

But my eyes caught a plate scooting slowly to my direction..

Tinutulak niya papunta sa akin yung lechong manok na puro legs at wings yung
natira.. Mga favorite part ko sa chicken. Habang ginagawa niya yun,his elbows are
placed on the table while his fingers are intertwined,catching his chin.His eyes
are nailed to Vann which was telling sensless chitchats,pero patuloy pa din yung
pagtulak niya sa plate papunta sa akin.. Tumawa siya sa joke ni Vann but kilala ko
siya,though he was good at multi-tasking and pretending. Serious issues for
guys,deflated egos..
Mapait akong napangiti..

I grabbed the plate na kasalukuyan niyang tinutulak palapit sa akin. Napalingon

naman siya sa akin..

'Thank you' I mouthed to him,his mouth were parted a bit.He cleared his throat
later on and smiled,giving me a slight nod.

Natigilan kami parehas sa pag ngiti ng naramdaman namin na tumahimik. I glimpsed at

Aya and the others. Nakanganga pala silang lahat na nakatingin sa amin ni Kyle.I
blinked for how many times. Unti-unting ngumiti si Vann hanggang sa yung ngiti niya
umabot na yata sa batok niya..

"Uuuuuuuuuuuyyyyyyyy!!!!" Sabay-sabay nilang sabi. Biglang nag-init yung pakiramdam

ko. Nagtawanan silang lahat,except Kyle and me of course. Ang tatanda na,kung mga
umasta itong mga to nakakainis. I mentally shook my head and tsk-ed..

"~Muliiiiinggg ibaaalikkk ang tamiiiisss ng pag-ibiiiig.... Woooooo!~" Vann sang.

Nakipag-highfive pa kay Xeth.. "Silent killer talaga itong si lover boy Herrera
natin eh.. You rock man! You rock!" I grabbed some tissue and crumpled it. Binato
ko si Vann na parang balewala lang naman. I saw Kyle and his lips are twitching.
Pulang-pula siya.. I just shook my head..

I was smiling from ear to ear but it slowly turned lusterless when remembered
Seven. On my peripheral vision,tinititigan ako ni Kyle. I bowed my head for I felt
like I was cheating to my boyfriend..

"Vann stop it.. Nothing's funny.." Napatingin naman ako kay Kyle na seryosong
binabawal si Vann..

"Hey Herrera!" Vann exclaimed at sumeryoso ang mukha niya..

"WHAT?!" Oh well.. Kyle growled.. I saw Vann swallowed hard..

"Don't english me! I'm bleeding!" He exclaimed back and laugh his ass out. Nabalik
sila sa kwentuhan nila. Binato din ni Kyle si Vann ng crumpled tissue. Nabaling na
naman sa iba yung attention nila..

Tinitignan ko lang si Kyle until our gazes met. I gasped mentally. Hindi ko alam
kung ano mararamdaman ko nung mga oras na yon. He smiled at me that doesn't even
reached his eyes and slightly nodded..

Pinagpatuloy ko lang ang pagkain ko. Pero hindi ako nakakain mabuti dahil sa dami
ng pumapasok sa isip ko.. I shoved away the thoughts invading my mind. Sasabihin ko
na yung sadya ko talaga kung bakit ako pumunta dito..

"Hey guys,the day after tomorrow ha? Batangas.." I hindered their backwash..
Napatingin naman silang lahat sa akin. Katapat ko lang si Kyle pero I can't even
stand to look at him. Bumibilis yung heartbeat ko. Naiinis ako at ayoko talagang
isipin yon.. Nakikita ko sa gilid ng mata ko yung pag-nguya ni Kyle yung pagtaas ng
kamay niya. Lahat ng galaw niya alam ko kahit na nakatingin ako kila Vann. Naiinis
ako dahil hindi ko mapigilan yung sarili ko na mapunta yung attention ko sa kanya,
Mali ito eh. Maling mali talaga..

"Oo nga pala! Shit! Ay Zoey.. Sama ko si Phoebe ha?" Sabi ni Vann sa akin.. I just
rolled my eyes and made a face..

"Of course! Kahit nga ikaw ang hindi sumama basta si Phoebe kasama eh okay lang.."
I smirked and rolled my fork to laserate the beef..

"Excited na ako babe! Isosoot ko yung bago ko bikini!" Aya shrieked while clapping
her hands. Hindi ako magtataka kung isang araw ibalita sa akin ni Xeth na Aya's
pregnant. She's always pigging out and she often has mood swings. She's a fat ass
already. Pero gloomy yung face niya.

"Hindi ka magbibikini! Mag t-tshirt ka at shorts!" Xeth wooped out.. Aya pouted
naman,nakakatawa silang mag-asawa. Ewan ko ba sa kanya kung kailan tumanda saka
nag-isip bata. I snorted and we all laughed in unison. Naramdaman kong hindi
nakitawa si Kyle..

Shoot! I forgot! Ang rude ko naman kung hindi ko siya aayain. Masyadong rude
talaga. Pero si Seven paano? Baka magalit siya sa akin pag ininvite ko si Kyle.

I firmly closed my eyes. Bahala na....

"Kyle.. Sama ka ha.." I invited kahit na medyo labas sa ilong kong sinabi yun sa
kanya.. His face lightened up and he was slowly grinning from ear to ear..

"R-really?" Parang bata niyang tanong na parang hindi makapaniwala.. I have always
anticipating for that side of him,noon.

"Of course.." I smiled at him.. With a hint of glee inubos niya yung food niya.
The whole time nakangiti siya..

Lagot talaga ko kay Seven..

Bahala na..

*****

"Zoey sumabay ka na kay Kyle,pauwi naman na din siya eh.." Aya's words made me
frozed for a moment. I firmly closed my eyes and turned around to face them..
Lalabas na sana ako para mag-abang ng taxi eh.."At saka delikado ngayon,madaming
modus openrandi ang mga taxi drivers. Kailan lang may na gang rape malapit dito.
Sige ka.. Kunsensya pa namin mamaya ikaw ang ma-gang rape.." I gritted my teeth
but of course I didn't let them see it. Touche Aya! Point made.But I know what was
she you up to.. I cursed at the back of my mind. Totoo nga na may mga ganung
balita,kung hindi rape eh patayan naman. Now,nagkikipag-argue na ako sa sarili ko.
Para akong baliw.

Should whirl? Or not?

Should I whirl? Or not?

Should I whirl? Or not?

I wanted to shout in frustration but I decided to gave in..

"Tara na Kyle.. Baka hinhintay na ako ni Drew eh..." Pikit mata kong sabi.Patay
talaga ako kay Seven. I know na kahit paano nagseselos siya kay Kyle. Pero ayokong
ma-gang rape. Baka ikapahamak ko pa ang pagmamalaki ko sa pride ko. Let's just get
this done.Hatid lang naman eh..

Hindi ko na tinignan si Kyle. Narinig ko yung 'unlocking sound' ng kanyang brand

new na black hummer. Bago na naman,puro ganyan yung binibili niya akala mo ba lagi
may babaril sa kanya. Naramdaman kong naglalakad na siya sa likod ko kaya naman
binilisan ko yung paglakad.

"Bye Aya! sabihin mo na lang sa kanila nauna na ako.. " Sabi ko kay Aya ng hindi
lumilingon. Agad agad kong binuksan yung pintuan nung hummer. Pero ang totoo
kinakabahan tlaga ako. Ramdam na ramdam ko kasi siya eh at naiilang ako. Nakapasok
na ako at nakita kong nag-wave na siya kay Aya sa harap nung sasakyan. Bago pa siya
makapasok.I draw deep breath in sharply..
Kaya ko to. Relax lang. Hindi dapat matense..

I twitched because I heard the door opened. Sumakay na siya,lalong tumahimik yung
atmosphere sa loob..

He started the engine and rambled..

Ang tahimik talaga! Hindi ko na kaya pa yung nararamdaman kong atmospehere.. Nakita
ko yung ipad mini na naka-connect sa sound system nung hummer niya..

"Kyle patugtog tayo ha. Papakialamanan ko na to.." I smiled at glimpsed at him. But
it was just one swift glimpse.. Natignan ko siya at napansin kong maputla siya..
One thing I know about a Herrera was,they only looked pale when they're nervous.
Ganyan din si Drei,lalo na nung unang launching niya para sa business world..

"S-sure.." Sagot naman niya so I yanked the ipad on and turned it in a shuffle
mode.. Kahit ano mag-play basta mabasag yung silence between us. I can't stand
being like this. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako titingin. Pinaglalaruan ko lang yung
kuko ko at saka pinapaikot yung toes ko para malibang ako.

Binalik ko na yung ipad and I faced the window.. The song started playing..

[NOW PLAYING: WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN]

~Same bed, but it feels just a little bit bigger now. Our song on the radio, but it
don't sound the same. When our friends talk about you all that it does is just tear
me down. Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name. And it all just
sound like uh, uh, uh~

What the heck?! Gusto ko tumalon na lang agad mula sa bintana.Hindi nakatulong sa
akin yung ginawa ko. Pakiramdam ko mas naging awkward.Pero hindi na ako makakilos
para palitan yung song. Nakaharap na ako sa bintana at baka pag pinalitan ko
sabihin niya bitter ako. I firmly closed my eyes and clenched my jaw..

~Hmmm too young, too dumb to realize. That I should have bought you flowers and
held your hand. Should have gave you all my hours when I had the chance. Take you
to every party cause all you wanted to do was dance..Now my baby is dancing, but
she's dancing with another man.~
Tiniis ko na lang ang nakakakilabot na atmosphere na iyon,pinapatuloy ang pagkukot
sa mga kuko ko at pagpapaikot sa toes ko.Pinagpapawisan din ako ng malagkit. Bakit
ba ganito? Naiinis na talaga ako sa sarili ko! Hindi ko matignan si Kyle. Hindi ko
alam kung ano ang ginagawa niya. Siguro wala lang sa kanya,ako lang siguro ang
ganito. Inayos ko yung upo ko at aksidente ako napatingin sa kanya.Malakas naman
yung aircon,pero pawis na pawis siya.Inaayos niya din yung neck area ng polo shirt
na na parang nasasakal siya.I also saw him swallowed dahil nagtaas baba yung adam's
apple niya..

~Although it hurts I'll be the first to say that I was wrong.. Ooh, I know I'm
probably much too late,to try and apologize for my mistakes.. But I just want you
to know.....................I hope he buys you flowers, I hope he holds your hand.
Give you all his hours when he has the chance. Take you to every party cause I
remember how much you loved to dance. Do all the things I should have done when I
was your man~

Natigilan ako. I'm sure that he was singing along with the song. Mahina yung boses
niya pero sinasabayan niya. I frisked the thumping sound from the stirring wheel.
He was tapping his index finger while singing.. Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman ko
nung mga oras na yon.Biglang sumikip ang dibdib ko. Namalayan ko na lang malapit na
kami sa tapat ng bahay..

Then...

My tears betrayed me. Hindi ko na kinayang pigilan. Napapikit ako, and all the pain
I felt 2 years ago came into the picture. Everything. Nag-flashback lahat ng
sakit..

Yung pananakit niya sa akin

Yung pangbababoy niya sa akin

Yung pagkawala ng magiging anak sana namin

Lahat ng mga pinagdaanan ko..

Tumulo ang luha ko.. Alam ko na tinitignan ako ni Kyle. The moment the car stopped
padabog kong binuksan yung pinto ng hindi tumitingin sa kanya. Nagkamali ako,dapat
hindi na ako sumabay sa kanya para hindi ako naguluhan ng ganito. O kaya sana hindi
na lang kami umuwi ni Seven ng Pilipinas. Masaya na kami. Pero nakakainis dahil
nagugulo ang isip ko ngayon.. Inis na inis ako sa sarili ko..
"Zoey!" I heard him calling my name pero hindi ko siya nilingon. Alam ko sa sarili
kong pag ginawa ko yun I'm gonna lose every single barriers that I have. Lahat ng
sakit nararamdaman ko ulit ngayon. The torture,the pain,the struggle.. Everything!

Madali kong binuksan yung gate ng hindi lumilingon..

"Salamat sa paghatid Kyle.. Umuwi ka na.." I said with a limping manner. My mind
was obviously disoriented now and I don't want to talk to him. Lalo akong
maguguluhan.

Mahal ko si Seven. Mahal ko siya. Siya na ang gusto ko makasama habang buhay. Hindi
si Kyle. Hindi siya..

"Zoey are you crying?" He asked. Natigilan ako sa paghahanap ng tamang susi ng gate
ko. Muntik ko nang mabitawan yung mga susi na hawak ko. It was then I've realized
the my face was all drenched with tears. Naramdaman kong lumalapit siya sa
akin.."Z-zoey.."

"Huwag Kyle.. Please.. Huwag kang lalapit sa akin.. D-diyan ka lang.." Napapikit
ako..

"You're crying again.. W-was it because of m-me?.." I gritted my teeth and faced
him.

"Oh! Ayan! Nakita mo na!.. Ano ngayon kung umiiyak ako?! This is bullshit Kyle!
Masaya na ako sa buhay ko eh.. Bakit ba lagi mo na lang sinisira kung ano ang meron
ako!" I shouted loudly.. I saw pure pain divulged on his face. Para bang gusto kong
bawiin yung sinabi ko bigla.. Nasaktan ko siya sa mga sinabi ko,sigurado ako.. Pero
hindi ako nagpatinag.Mas masakit yung mga nararamdaman ko ngayon.Masakit pa din at
gumiguhit sa loob ko yung hiwa na iniwan niya noon. Ayoko ng balikan lahat yon..I'm
so done with him..

"Zoey I-I'm really really sorry.." He walked few strides towards me but I stepped
back..

"Don't you dare touch me!" I shouted.."Umuwi ka na. Ayaw muna kitang makita please
lang Kyle huwag mo ng guluhin pa ang isip ko. Mahal ko si Seven at siya na ang
mahal ko ngayon.. Hindi na ikaw!At Hinding hindi na mangyayari na mamahalin pa kita
ulit!!" I yelled at him. Napatakip ako sa bibig ko sa sinabi ko. Nabigla ako.
Kusang naglabasan sa bibig ko ang mga pangungumbinsi ko sa sarili ko kanina. Mahal
ko naman talaga si Seven at alam ko yun pero iba ang nararamdaman ko pag nasa
paligid si Kyle,gumugulo ang lahat.. Napaatras siya sa sinabi ko. He bowed his head
and puckered his lips together that formed a thin line. My heart crushed when I saw
his face. My words are obviously out of control..
"I-I know.. S-surely I know that.." His voice was shaky.. He faked a laugh.."But I
wasn't aware na mas masakit pala kapag galing sa'yo mismo at pasigaw pa.." He puts
his bare hands on his waist and composed himself "Nothing is worse than being apart
with you Zoey.. Maybe it will bedevily pester the shi t out of you saying this..
But..... I felt like dying everytime I brood over... You're not mine anymore.." He
said those with his watery eyes.. My mouth fell open. I took a deep sigh and
regain my strength to say the words that might kill him. I have to be strong,gusto
ko lang naman maging masaya. Pagod na akong maging miserable at malungkot.

"Hindi na ako sa'yo.. Dati oo.. But you're so hung up and you're 2 years out of
luck.." I bit my lower lip to hold onto my tears.. "Too late.. Let bygones be
bygones Kyle.. Let me go.." I said as I turned my back on him and there upon I
opened the gate as I walked inside and slammed it shut..

Napasandal ako sa gate at nakiramdam,doon ko narinig ang mabilis na pag-andar ng

sasakyan niya. Hindi ako makahinga.. Ang alam ko lang nanginginig ang buong katawan
ko sa kakaiyak. Tears because of the pain I frisked and the dreadful sharp pain of
my past.. with him..

Mahirap ng ibalik yon at hindi ganong kadali..

******

A/N: Huhuhu yun lang.. Huhuhu talaga.. Guys next chapter I'm warning all of you.
Baka lalo kayong mainis. Hindi ko alam kung kanino.. Malapit na tong matapos eh T_T
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Chapter 33 - Hopeless Herrera.. >

Zoey's POV

"Was everyone ready?" tanong ni Aya.. "Asan na ba si Kyle ha babe? Tawagan mo na

nga!? Ang bagal bagal!"

Natigil ako at sinulyapan si Seven na nasa tabi ko,narinig ko ang malalim niyang
pag-buntong hininga.

"Babe--"

"Save it Zoey.. Huwag mo ng dagdagan ang mga problema ko.." Aniya habang
pinagdiinan ang salitang 'mga'.. Hinawakan ko ang kanyang kamay para pahupain man
lang ang inis na nararamdaman niya..

"Babe wala na ako magawa.. Hindi naman ako aalis sa tabi mo eh.. At saka wala naman
siya gagawin. Ikaw ang mahal ko.. Wala ka bang tiwala sa akin?" I blurted out in a
pleadingly manner. Naguguilty ako na hindi ko maintindihan dahil talaga namang may
karapatan mainis si Seven.. He sighed deeply and pulled himself together.

"May tiwala ako sa'yo babe.. Sa kanya ako walang tiwala.. Alam ko hanggang ngayon
gusto ka pa ng gagong yun.." He almost whispered while his jaw clenched. This time
ako ang napabuntong hininga..May point naman talaga siya at hindi manhid si Seven
para hindi mahalata ang bagay-bagay,para saan pa ang talino niya bilang isang
Doctor.
"Babe naman.." I said as I emblamed my head in his shoulders,ang sarap kasing
lambingin ni Seven lalo pag alam kong wala siya sa mood.Naramdaman ko naman na
somehow humupa ang inis niya at ulit-ulit na bumuntong hininga..

"Huwag na tayong magtalo.." He hollered with a hint of defeat.. Nangiti ako,alam

kong ayaw ni Seven masira ang pinlano kong outing na ito para sa aming dalawa. Mas
magiging busy na kasi ako pag nasa St. Marys na ako at nagtatrabaho na ulit..

Tinusok ko yung tagiliran niya kaya napa-igtad siya..

"Zoey!" He exclaimed but his lips were twicthing kasi pinipigilan niyang
matawa.Inulit-ulit kong tisukin ang tagiliran niya.."Ah ganon ha?!" He stood up at
akmang kikilitiin din ako kaya naman tumakbo ako palayo sa kanya. Naikot na yata
namin ang buong living room.

"Haha! Seven Ayoko na. Promise!" I scoffed at him as I accept my defeat.

"Says the one who started it.." He said while laughing.. Natigilan kaming dalawa
kasi sila Aya,Xeth,Phoebe,Vann at Kyle nakatingin sa amin ni Seven.Nandito na pala
siya hindi ko man lang namalayan. Tinignan ko si Seven na biglang nagdilim ang
mukha,nakatitig siya kay Kyle na nakatingin naman sa akin,lalo tuloy akong nailang.

"A-andito na lahat! Let's go! Andiyan na yung shuttle.." Aya interupted as she
finally broke the awkwardness of the atmosphere.. "Umayos ka Herrera ha. Sasama ka!
Invited ka naman eh.. Pabayaan mo na lang yang siete na yan.." Narinig ko si Aya na
may binubulong kay Kyle nung papasakay na kami sa shuttle pero hindi ko madinig
masyado. Naisip kasi nilang shuttle na lang ng mga Herrera ang gamitin,para isang
sasakyan lang. Malaki yung Herrera shuttle at kumpleto sa loob. Parang bahay na
halos at may household central ito.Umayon nalang din si Seven,but all the time,he
was possesively wrapping his arms on my waist. Lagi siyang nayakap at nahalik sa
akin.Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero ang awkward.

Isa pa na nakakapagtaka ngayon,dahil sa nangyari nung isang araw akala ko hindi na

sasama si Kyle pero eto at sumama pa din siya..

Sumakay na kami sa shuttle at bumyahe na papuntang Batangas. Sagot ko yung foods at

yung expenses para sa resort. Parang treat ko nadin sa kanila,I really felt
different on Seven lately. Ewan ko kung bakit bigla na lang kung saan-saan na
dumadapo ang mga kamay niya sa akin. Para akong napaso nung naramdaman ko yung mga
kamay niya sa dibdib ko. Tulog siya at naka-akbay siya sa akin.. Aksidenteng
sumalat yung kamay niya sa dibdib ko kaya agad akong napalayo sa kanya.

He stirred and looked at me,confused. Alam ko namang may karapatan si Seven na

hingin ang human needs niya sa akin bilang partner ko,nararamdaman ko yun pero para
bang kinakabahan ako kasi hindi ko pa yata kayang gawin.Yes,we sometimes came into
the point that we almost did it pero I always cut him off. Ginalang niya at
nirespeto ako pero ngayon parang iba ang pinapahiwatig niya sa bawat kilos niya. He
suddenly turned assertive and sa harap pa ng mga kaibigan ko.

It was more or less four hours of travel at tahimik naman ang byahe. Nakarating
kami ng Batangas at sobrang ganda nung napili kong resort. Grabe! Mas maganda pa
ito sa beach na napuntahan namin nila Seven at Drei sa states.. Sinalubong kami
nung babeng naka-blue uniform..
"Good day! Welcome to Golden Paradise! Are you miss Mariano?" Tanong niya sa akin.
Siya ang nag-assist sa amin. Pumunta kami sa lobby para kunin ang mga susi ng villa
na pinareserve ko. Kyle insisted na sumama na lang sa kwarto nila Aya at Xeth.
Pumayag naman sila. Humiwalay si Phoebe at Vann. Abot batok ang ngiti ni Vann nung
hindi sa kanila sumama si Kyle. Siguro ayaw ni Kyle na mapag-isa sa villa. Well,if
I where in his shoes surely I'll do it likewise.

"Enjoy your stay here mam,sir.." Magalang na sabi nung lalaki na nagdadala ng mga
gamit namin. Binigyan naman siya ni Seven ng tip para sa pagkakahatid niya sa amin
para makaalis na agad,kanina pa kasi masama ang tingin ni Seven sa lalaki,kasi
kanina pa titig ng titig sa akin. I just shook my head and smiled.

Magkasama kami ni Seven sa kwarto,ayokong kung ano-ano ang isipin niya kaya naman
pumayag na ako na isang kwarto lang kami.Nagpaalam siya na mag shower muna kaya
naman kinuha ko ang phone ko para tawagan ang yaya ni Drew. Naiwan kasi siya dahil
may pasok. Nataon na ngayon lang lang lahat pwede sila Aya,kaya naman hindi ko na
siya isinama. Pero nag-promise ako sa kanya na pag-uwi ko dadalhin ko siya sa
enchanted kingdom kaya naman masayang masayapa din siya..

[Hello po ate]

"Hello Linda? Kamusta si Drew?"

[Andito pa po kami sa school ate,kakayari lang ho niya kumain..]

"Buti naman,sige tatawag ako mamaya pag uwian na okay? Mag-iingat kayo.."

[Opo ate..]

I ended the call.

"Sino kausap mo?" Napa-igtad ako ng makita ko si Seven na nakalabas na pala ng CR..
Basang basa pa siya at nakabalot lang ng towel ang bewang niya. The water was
dripping at the edge of his hair.Tumutulo pati ang tubig sa katawan niya. It was
then I've realized na yun lang ang bumabalot sa katawan niya. I flushed and turned
my back on him. Kinakabahan talaga ako.

"S-si Linda. Kinamusta ko lang si Drew.." Naramdaman kong papalapit sa akin si

Seven kaya lalo akong kinabahan. At hindi nga ako nagkamali dahil mula sa likuran
yumakap siya sa akin. My heart was pounding really fast,kabang-kaba ako.I suddenly
felt something hard poking at my back. I swallowed as I felt there's a lump on my
throat..

"S-seven.. Magbihis ka na,para makakain na tayo.." But he didn't listen.My

breathing became differing and scraggy as I felt his lips nibbling my neck.
Napapikit ako,hindi ko alam pero inilayo ko ang katawan ko sa kanya. Pakiramdam ko
hindi ko pa kayang ibigay ang hinihiling niya.. Alam kong gusto na niyang gawin
pero hindi ko pa talaga kaya ngayon,it's not as if I'm a virgin of course. Talagang
hindi ko maintindihan sa sarili ko na hindi ko pa kaya at pakiramdam ko hindi yon
ang dapat at tama kong gawin. Mahal naman ako si Seven kaya makakapaghintay siya
siguro hanggang sa kaya ko na.

"Bakit Zoey? Bakit?" He asked. Hindi ko alam ang isasagot ko.."Akala ko ba mahal mo
ako?"
"S-seven,hindi pa ako h-handa ulit.." I bowed my head dahil hindi ko siya matignan.
Narinig ko na lang ang malalim niyang pagbubuntong hininga.

"Sabihin mo nga sa akin Zoey? Mahal mo pa ba yung Herrera na yun?" Napatingin ako
sa kanya,bakit nabaling ang usapan kay Kyle. Wala namang kinalalaman yung tao dito.
He seemed annoyed and dismayed.

"A-ano ba pinagsasabi mo Seven? Hindi ba ang sabi ko ikaw na ang mahal ko.. Ano
ba-"

"Oo o hindi lang Zoey! Oo o hindi bakit ang dami mo na agad sinabi. Napakasimple
lang ng tanong ko?" He declared as he was obviopusly annoyed because of his gritted
teeth..

"Hindi na! A-ano ka ba naman Seven pati pa naman dito pag-aawayan na naman natin si
Kyle! Matagal na kaming tapos,ikaw na ang mahal ko. Ano pa bang gusto mong marinig
ha?! Hindi ko na siya mahal!" Napasigaw ako sa inis na nararamdman ko. Ngayon nag-
aaway na kami dahil kay Kyle. Great!

He was taken aback. Natigilan siya and I saw his face softened.. He sighed and
puckered his lips that formed a thin line.

"Kasi nararamdaman ko Zoey.Hindi naman ako manhid eh. Ramdam ko,mahal mo pa siya..
Pero pilit mong kinakaila.. Ikaw ang nalilito,hindi kita maintindihan kaya pati
tuloy ako ngayon nalilito kung ano ba talaga ako sa'yo.." Kalmante niyang sabi.
Napalunok ako dahil sa sinabi niya. Hindi ko alam na nag-iisip pala siya ng ganun.
"Simula ng umuwi tayo dito sa Pilipinas,oo nasa akin ang atensyon mo. Palagi mo
sinasabi na ako ang mahal mo pero kulang Zoey..Taliwas yung mga sinasabi mo sa
nararamdaman ko.." He added. Napaupo siya sa gilid ng kama.. Hindi ako
makapagsalita,parang pakiramdam ko umurong yung dila ko.

"S-seven.." Lalapitan ko sana siya at hahawakan pero itinaas niya ang kamay niya
para pahintuin ako. Nagbihis siya agad at kinuha ang phone niya. Nakatingin lang
ako sa mga ginagawa niya. Parang nung mga oras na yun wala akong masabi at magawa.

Mabilis siyang naglalakad palabas pero bago siya makarating ng pinto..

"Magpapahangin muna ako. Babalik ako pag malinaw na satin parehas ang lahat.." Para
bang punong-puno ng laman niyang sinabi yon sa akin. Hindi ko na siya napigilan
dahil binuksan niya na ang pinto. At lalo kong kinagulat na nasa labas sila Aya na
halatang kanina pa nakatayo doon. Si Kyle din ay nandoon,he was leaning on the wall
with his arms crossed. Nakayuko siya kaya hindi ko makita ang mukha niya. Natigilan
si Seven sandali pero mabilis siyang naglakad palabas at hindi na lang sila
pinansin..

Matagal ako halos nakatayo kung saan ako iniwan ni Seven,bigat na bigat ako sa
pakiramdam ko.. Tinignan ko si Aya na mukhang malungkot sa mga nangyayari..

"Ah... Ano.. Tatawagin sana namin kayo para k-kumain.. Eh ano.. Biglang.. Tapos-"

"Sige Aya mauna na kayo,susunod na lang ako.." I hollered as I massage the bridge
of my nose and firmly closed my eyes,tumango lang naman sila Xeth at Vann,nagsimula
na silang maglakad paalis.Naiwan si Aya sa tapat ng pinto pero pumasok siya at
sinarado ito para lumapit sa akin..

"Aya,mahal ko si Seven.." I belted out as I looked at her and sitted at the edge of
the bed,tinabihan niya ako at tinignan. She made a deep sigh..
"Maaayos din yan,normal lang naman na mag-away paminsan-minsan.." She caressed my
back. Kinuha ko ang phone ko at sabay na kaming lumabas ni Aya para kumain kahit
wala akong gana.

Tahimik lang ako the whole time,si Vann lang as usual ang maingay..Nagkakatinginan
kami ni Kyle pero inaalis ko agad ang tingin ko sa kanya. Naiirita na nga ako dahil
ang lagkit niyang tumitig,hindi man lang siya natitinag at ako pa tuloy ang
naiilang.After namin kumain nagplano silang magswimming,pero dahil wala naman si
Seven wala akong gana. Pinanood ko lang sila..

"Huuuy Zoey! Tara dito! Ang lamig ng tubig!" Pag-aaya nila sa akin pero tumango
lang ako. Si Kyle nakikitingin lang din sa kanila,hindi rin siya nagswimming. May
dala siyang baso at sa tingin ko umiinom siya ng alak. Naka-board shorts lang siya
na kulay blue at shirtless..

May mga dumaan na babaeng naka-bikini sa harap ko.Malayo sila Aya sa akin at
narinig ko ang usapan ng mga babae..

"Oh myy!"

"Bakit sissy?!"

"S-si Kyle Herrera! Shit! Hindi ako pwedeng magkamali! Siya yun!"

"Oo nga! Siya nga. Wow! Talagang ang gwapo gwapo at ang yummy niya sa personal
kaysa sa mga newspaper! Dapat pala sumasama ako kay Daddy pag nagpupunta ng
Vinoco!"

"Tignan mo girl yung baba! Shit. Bakat!"

"Ahhh! I can already imagine him naked.My God! para akong hihimatayin"

"Haha Wait for me Herrera! I will make you mine tonight.." Bulong nung babaeng may
mala-model na katawan sa tabi ko. I raised my brow as I scanned them from head to
toe. Aba talagang narinig ko pa ang usapan nila ha? I will make mine tonight pang
nalalaman. As if! They're all obviously a nuisance..

Nagpintig lalo yung tenga ko sa nadinig kong sinabi nung babaeng naka black na
bikini..

"Watch and learn sissies.. Operation Seducing Kyle Herrera? Count.me.in!"

Humagikgik siya at mabilis na ininom ang isang shot ng tequila na hawak
nila,pinahawakan niya sa katabi niyang naka-leopard print na bikini yung
baso.Nagsimulang siyang maglakad sa gawi nila Kyle na abalang nagtatampisaw sa
dagat..

Nilapitan niya si Kyle,I saw she tucked some strands of her hair to her ears and
nakipagshake hands pa siya kay Kyle. They started flirting,tinignan ko lang sila
and I didn't even noticed that I was dugging my nails on my palm. Nabalik lang ako
sa ulirat dahil sa narinig kong lakas ng alon sa dagat.

Eh ano naman kung nakikipaglandian siya sa iba? Like I care.. Aalis na sana ako ng
nakita kong pabirong hinampas nung babaeng naka-black na bikini si Kyle sa braso.
Ngumingiti naman si Kyle sa kanya at mukhang gustong gusto nila ang isa't isa. Ang
landi naman. Dumampot ako ng buhangin sa gigil ko at padabog na binato ito.
Although hindi nila nakita yung ginawa ko. I started marching away from that
annoying place because of the annoying view..

Bahala sila dun,pakialam ko ba sa kanila edi maglandian sila,gusto nila mamayang

gabi mag-sex pa sila! Wala akong pakialam.. Screw them both!

Babalik na lang ako sa villa ko at matutulog,hindi ko din maeenjoy kasi wala naman
si Seven.

Pumasok ako sa villa ko at humiga sa kama. Kinuha ko ang phone ko at tinawagan ko

si Seven,naka-off pa din ang phone niya. Saan kaya siya nagpunta? At ano ang ibig
niya sabihin kanina?

Hindi ko namalayan na nakatulog ako..

Nagising ako sa walang tigil na pag-doorbell sa villa ko. Padabog kong binuksan ang
pinto at nakita ko si Aya na mukhang nagaalala..

"Zoey! Kanina pa ako doorbell ng doorbell ah.."

"Nakatulog ako,sorry.. Bakit ba?"

"Ah sabi kasi ni Kyle kanina ka pa daw hindi lumalabas eh kaya pinuntahan kita.." I
furrowed my brows.."Bumalik na ba si Seven?" Naalala ko tuloy bigla kaya nalungkot
ako.

"H-hindi pa.. Hindi ko siya macontact."

"Tawagan mo ng tawagan,baka kasi kung saan na nakarating yun. Hindi naman siya taga
dito.." She stated sincerely. Tama siya dahil hindi naman alam ni Seven ang
pasikot-sikot dito..

Sirang-sira na ang dapat na bakasyon na pinlano namin ni Seven. Dapat para sa amin
ito,pero hindi pa naman huli kung sususbukan ko ngayon na ayusin,kaya hahanapin ko
siya.Nag bar hopping sila Aya at panay ang aya nila sa akin pero humingi na lang
ako ng pasensya sa kanila dahil kailangan ko pang ayusin ang hindi
pagkakaintindihan namin ni Seven.Nandito kami para magsaya hindi para magkatampuhan
ng ganito.

Hours have passed and I'm starting to get worried,patay pa din ang phone ni Seven
kapag tinatawagan ko,naalala ko ang mga sinabi niya kanina. Sa tingin ko nag-
aalinlangan siya sa pagmamahal ko sa kanya dahil tumanggi ako sa gusto niya.

Kung yun lang ang kailangan kong gawin para maniwala siya na mahal ko talaga
siya,handa akong gawin. Siguro sa trauma ko kaya ganun ang nararamdaman ko kapag
hinahawakan niya ako. Dahil sa mapait na karanasan ko noon sa mga kamay ni Kyle.

Nagpasya akong lumabas ng villa para magpahangin at doon hintayin si Seven,umupo

ako sa isa sa mga mini cottage sa tapat ng infinity pool na napapaligiran ng mga
villa ng resort. Tahimik ang paligid dahil gabi na,nag-aalala ako lalo kay
Seven.Konti lang naman kami sa resort kaya tahimik. Ang iba siguro nag bar hopping
dahil malapit ito sa sidestrip na puro mga bar..

Napa-igtad ako ng biglang nag-ring ang phone ko na nakalagay sa mga hita ko..I
tucked some messy strands of my hair to my ears before I answered the phone call.
Nagmamadali ko itong sinagot dahil nakita ko ang pangalan ni Seven. Napatayo ako at
naglakad dahil sa pag-aalala.

"Hello Seven.."

[....] Puro paghinga lang niya ang naririnig ko. Mabibigat ang mga ito at tila ba
nagpipigil siyang magsalita.

"Seven?" Pero ganun pa din. Hindi siya nagsasalita,pero ramdam ko ang bigat ng mga
paghinga niya. Pakiramdam ko maiiyak ako dahil yon ang naiisip kong nangyayari
ngayon sa kanya. Nagpipigil siya sa pag-iyak..

"Seven,alam ko nakikinig ka.." I don't even know bakit biglang nanginig ang boses
ko noong sinabi ko sa kanya yun.. "Seven, I'm sorry.. D-dahil natatakot pa din
ako.. I'm sorry kung hindi ko nasusuklian ng maayos yung pagmamahal mo.." I
puckered my lips as it formed a thin line. "But I promise,this time.. Ako naman,ako
naman Seven.. Pabayaan mo akong suklian yung pagmamahal mo sa akin. Gusto kong
bumawi sa'yo.." I swallowed as I felt the lump on my throat.. Huminga ako ng
malalim at pinikit ng mariin ang mga mata ko..

"Magiging ok din ang lahat Seven.. Mahal kita.. Tatandaan mo palagi yon. Ikaw
lang.." Biglang tumulo ang mga luha na kanina ko pa pinipigilan. Hindi ko alam kung
bakit ako naiiyak. Kung bakit pakiramdam ko ang sikip ng dibdib ko habang sinasabi
ko sa kanya ang mga yon.. Ang lalo kong pinaka hindi ko naiintindihan ay..
nasasaktan ako.. "I love you Seven.. Please hold on to that.."

Dinig na dinig ko ang paghinga ni Seven sa phone at ang pagpipigil niya ng mga
malalakas niyang hikbi. After uttering those words on him,he ended the call.Patuloy
pa din ang pagbagsak ng mga luha ko sa mga pisngi ko.

Bigla naman akong napalingon sa likod ko dahil para bang may narinig akong mga
kakaibang kaluskos.Unti-unti akong lumakad papalapit sa madilim na sulok ng resort
na yun. Wala akong makita dahil sa sobrang dilim..

Tuloy-tuloy ang paglakad ko papunta sa gawing iyon pero napahinto ako,I was
hindered because someone cleared his throat.Hindi ko na naituloy ang paglalakad
ko,I turned around and I saw Seven. Hawak-hawak niya yung phone niya,he's waving it
to me and he was smiling weakly. Napatakbo ako sa kanya at niyakap ko siya. Hindi
siya nagsasalita pero nakangiti lang siya sa akin.. Even if there's something wrong
the way he smiles,hindi ko na lang pinansin.

Handa na ako,hindi na ako matatakot.

I tiptoed as I slowly scooted myself towards him and gently kissed him. He was
taken aback becasue I saw his eyes widened but on a hitch he pulled himself
together. He clutched his strong arms on my waist nicely and gently. I closed my
eyes for me to feel the intensity of each passionate embraces and kisses. My brows
mentally furrowed because I found it bland. I imagined someone's face while I was
kissing my boyfriend.
I mentally shook my head and bring myself in the right tack schemes.He tilted his
head and my chin to scraped out more our kisses. He maneuvered me all the way to
our villa without breaking the kiss.I felt the warmth of his hands on my willing
body. He was stroking my hair using his hands while the other was filling the
warmth both of our desires.

I just found ourselves pinned on the villa door and he was multi-taskingly opening
the door while kissing me passionately.

The next thing I knew was we're already inside the villa and I was pinned on the
door. I felt his burning desires and warmth increasing as he started to move in a
vicious manner.. He suddenly turned savagely passionate,but as if on cue...I return
the favor. I tilted my head and move myself assertively.. We turned like a wild
animal and a lustthirsty lone.

Aya's POV

Naisipan kong sundan na si Kyle dahil sa tagal na niyang nawawala,alam kasi niya na
naiwan mag-isa si Zoey sa resort.Nagplano kaming mag-bar hopping para sa kanya at
para na din malibang siya. Pero dahil nag-iisa si Zoey sa villa naisipan niyang
bumalik mag-isa para sana i-check lamang daw ito kaya pumayag na kami. Pero
nakalipas ang halos isang oras wala pa din siya,kaya heto pinansundan na din sa
akin ni Xeth dahil alam niyang hindi okay si Kyle,kahapon pa. Hindi namin siya
maiwan,wala naman kahit isa sa amin ang nilalapitan ni Kyle tungkol sa problema
niya pero parehas lang talaga kami ng isip ni Xeth na parang we feel like doing
it.Ang alalayan si Kyle.

Hinananap ko siya sa villa niya pero wala siya,napatanaw ako sa gawi ng villa nila
Zoey at nakakita ako ng anino. Naisipan kong pinuntahan yun.

At tama ang hinala ko,si Kyle nga..

Nanikip ang dibdib ko sa nakita ko. Si Kyle.... na halos nakaupo na sa sahig sa

tapat ng pinto ng kwarto nila Zoey. Nakatakip yung mga kamay niya sa tenga niya at
nakatitig lang siya sa malayo habang tumutulo ang mga luha niya. Nilapitan ko
siya.. Hingal na hingal siya na para bang hirap na hirap siyang huminga.. Tumingin
siya sa akin at halos madurog ang puso ko na makita ang mukha niyang walang emosyon
ngunit tuloy tuloy ang pag-agos ng luha.

Pilit kong tinatanggal ang kamay niya sa mga tenga niya,pero ayaw matinag na para
bang nakadikit ito.. It was right there and then,nakarinig ako ng mga ungol na
nanggagagling sa kwarto ni Seven at Zoey. Malakas ito at dinig na dinig,kaya I've
concluded that they are making out sa mismong pinto. Nakarinig din ako ng ilang
kalabog. Tinignan ko si Kyle na pilit kong hinihila dahil ayokong maabutan pa kami
ni Zoey at Seven dito.. They will surely freak out at baka mag-abot na talaga si
Kyle at Seven..

Puwersahan ko siyang hinila at nagawa ko naman.Mabilis kong inilayo siya doon.

Nakasalubong namin sila Xeth na mukhang nagaalala at sumunod sa akin,kaya naman
napahinto silang lahat nung magkakalapit na kami. Pati si Vann at Phoebe ay
halatang alalang alala. Hatak-hatak ko sa palapulsuhan si Kyle.

And that's it..

Napapikit ako ng mariin.

I bit my lower lip at bumwelo ako..

Tuloy tuloy na din ang pag-agos ng luha ko habang pinagsasampal ko siya ng walang
hinto.. Pero hindi man lang siya natinag. Naghahabol lang siya ng paghinga habang
patuloy na umaagos ang luha niya at panginginig ng mga kamay niya..

"Walang-hiya ka! Bwisit ka!! Walang hiya ka!" Pinaghahampas ko siya pati sa dibdib
niya,hindi ko na makayanan. He has always been a brother to me,if it wasn't because
of him wala kami ni Xeth ngayon.Pinanood lang naman nila ko sa ginagawa ko habang
patuloy kong hinahampas ang dibdib ni Kyle..

"Masokista ka! Hayup ka! Anong ginagawa mo dun ha?! Ano balak mo?! Pakinggan silang
dalawa!?! Ano ba naman Kyle!!! Hindi ka na ba naawa sa sarili mo ha! Walang hiya
ka! Kami ang nasasaktan sa ginagawa mo!! Bwisit ka! Bwisit!" Patuloy na din ang
bagsak ng luha ko. Hindi kumibo ang mga kaibigan namin. Pero si Kyle nakayuko lang
at patuloy na umaagos ang luha sa mukha niya. Inis na inis ako sa kanya,inis na
inis ako dahil bakit ginaganito niya yung sarili niya..

"Ano ha? Masakit?! Ano papatayin mo yang sarili mo sa sakit? Pakikinggan mo

hanggang ano? Hanggang sabay silang labasan doon?! Ano Kyle?! Gago ka! Hayup ka!
Pinapahirapan mo yung sarili mo! Inis na inis ako sayo! Nakakagigil ka
na!!!"Nanghina ang buong katawan ko,pakiramdam ko kasi ramdam na ramdam ko ang
sakit na nararamdaman ni Kyle. Awang awa na ako sa kanya at hindi ko na kaya.Umiyak
lang ako at napaupo,I brushed my fingers through my hair at tahimik lang kaming
lahat. Patuloy pa din ang pag-iyak ni Kyle dahil malalakas ang paghikbi niya..

Napahagulgol ako sa ginawa ko,

Without a warning,nakita kong lumapit si Vann sa kanya. And for the first
time,seryoso ang itsura ni Vann. Niyakap niya ito at tinapik tapik yung likod.
Sumunod naman si Xeth at Phoebe na nakiyakap din,siguro naintindahan na nila ang
mga nangyayari at kusa na nilang alam kung ano ang dapat gawin. Tumayo ako at
yumakap din ako sa kanila.. Niyakap namin ng mahigpit si Kyle.

"Kyle naman. T-tama na.. Tama na please.. Sumuko ka na.." Yun lang ang nasabi ko at
naging dahilan para magresponse si Kyle. For the first time. I saw him in his most
vulnerable state.

He hugged us back while crying his heart out.

Zoey's POV

"Bakit?"

"Zoey hindi ko alam,naguguluhan ako.. Hindi naman ako nagsinungaling na mahal

kita,alam mo yan.. Pero mahal ko din ang anak ko kay Alice.."

"Ano ang gusto mong iparating ngayon Seven?"

"Zoey..."
"Hindi! Don't you Zoey me! Bakit ba ayaw mong maniwala na ikaw ang mahal ko! Bakit
ba mas magaling ka pa sa akin ha Seven?!"

"Dahil mali ito! Zoey huminahon ka nga.. Hayaan mo muna akong magpaliwanag.."

"Magpaliwanag? Bakit ano gusto mong gawin ko?! Seven okay tayo tapos bigla mong
sasabihin na ngayon magulo ang isip mo?! Ano?! Umamin ka nga?! Ayoko ng magpaligoy-
ligoy ka pa.." Bumuntong hininga ako at napikit ng mariin sa inis. I looked at him
right through his eyes.. "Si Alice ba?"

Natigilan siya sandali sa tanong ko.. He made a deep sigh before he spill..

"I'm sorry Zoey.." The moment he uttered those words,my palm landed on his face..

"Bakit ganyan kayong mga lalaki? Inaano ba namin kayo? Bakit ba ang hilig niyong
saktan kami.. Inaano ba kita? Ha? sabihin mo nga... Ang alam ko kasi minahal lang
kita eh.. "

"Zoey maniwala ka sa akin,hindi ako ang mahal mo..." Tinalikuran niya ako at umupo
sa kama,napasabunot siya sa buhok niya.. "Akala ko din magiging okay tayo.. Pero
nung nalaman ko na may anak ako sa kanya.. Naguluhan ako.. Lalo akong napaisip sa
kung ano ang totoo mong nararamdaman para sa akin.. Hindi naman ako manhid Zoey..
Maniwala ka sa sinasabi ko.. Balang araw pasasalamatan mo din ako.."

crew you all! Pare-parehas kayong mga lalaki!" I grimaced at him as I make my way
outside..My mind was really indistinct right now.I heard him calling my name and
chasing after me but i didn't look back. Binilisan ko lalo ang takbo ko.

Ano pa ba ang gusto niya? Binibigay ko na ang sarili ko sa kanya pero bakit ngayon
tatanggi tangi siya? Hindi ko na siya maintindihan! Inis na inis ako lalo na at
pinapangunahan niya kung ano ang nararamdman ko.

We're in the midst of kissing each other kanina pero bigla siyang tumigil at
inilayo ang sarili niya sa akin,tapos sasabihin niyang naguguluhan siya?! That's
bullshit!

Lumabas ako ng villa namin at pumunta sa dagat para magpahangin.

Habang tumatagal lalong gumugulo ang lahat! Kailan ba ako magiging masaya sa buhay
ko? Sawang sawa na ako..

******

A/N: Next chapter bukas na lang. Hanggang dito lang kinaya. :)

VOMMENTS and feel free to correct me babies..

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Chapter 34 - Bewildered Goddess.. >>

Zoey's POV

Hindi ako umuwi ng villa ng gabing yon,mas pinili ko pang pagtiisan ang mga lamok
na kumakagat sa akin.Galit ang nararamdaman ko ngayon.Magulo ang isip ko at ayoko
ng dagadagan pa kaya naman mas pinili kong mapag-isa ngayong gabi..
It was almost the crack of dawn and I didn't find hard for myself para makatulog sa
buhanginan. I blinked for how many times as I heard the splashing sound and the
waves coming from the sea. Napaupo ako at tumingin sa paligid,I remembered what
happened last night. Tumayo ako at naglakad papuntang villa namin ni Seven,ngayon
kami uuwi at kailangan ko pang ayusin ang mga gamit ko.Dumayo pa kami ng Batangas
para dito,natatawa na lang ako sa sarili ko.I shook my head as I made my way all
the way to the villa.

Pagdating ko dun patuloy ang pag-sorry sa akin ni Seven pero hindi ko siya
pinapansin,panay ang buntong hininga niya pati ang pagtulong niya sa akin sa
pagaayos ng mga gamit ko.Mukhang hindi din siya nakatulog maayos.Ang sabi niya
aalang-aala daw siya, ha! para saan pa?

Nakakasawa itong kalagayan ko,hindi na ako sumaya.Maaga din at nakagayak na sila

Aya.. Tahimik lang kami sa buong byahe pero pansin na pansin ko ang kakulangan
namin..

Panay ang lingat ko sa napakatahimik naming byahe,pero sinisimplehan ko lang.

Wala si Kyle.

Hindi ko naman na naisipan tanungin dahil baka kung ano ang isipin nila,palagay ko
ay nagpaiwan sa resot dahil sa mga nakilala niyang babae kahapon dun. Sinasabi ko
na nga ba eh.Natulog na lang ako buong byahe.

**

Mahingit isang linggo na ang nakalipas at nagsimula na akong magtrabaho sa St.

Marys. Isang linggo na din akong pilit kinakausap ni Seven pero iniiwasan ko na
lang siya,ayoko na siyang kausapin dahil wala na din namang saysay pa. Para saan?
Alam ko naman na kaya niya ako gustong kausapin dahil sa nakukunsensya lang
siya,walang pinagkaiba na niloko niya lang din ako.Kaya ayoko na makipag-usap pa sa
kanya.

Dahil ako ang head nurse para sa buong Pedia ward,inaalalayan ko ang mga bagong
salta na nurse at ang mga student nurse na on-duty. Mga second year to fourth year
college student nurses ang hawak ko.Kilala na ako dito kaya naman hindi na ako
matatawag na bagong salta.

"If you have questions students mas okay,call me Ate Zoey.. Ayoko ng Mam Zoey ha?
Nakakatanda masyado.." I smiled at them.They're full fixated their attentions on me
and even taking down notes,I remember my college days. Ganyan na ganyan din
ako.Tapos kapag pagod ako sa duty lagi akong ititreat ni Kyle sa isang ice cream
parlor tapos nawawala na ang pagod ko. Lagi niya akong sinusundo after ng duty ko.
Nakakatuwa nga kapag naaalala ko yun."Mas gusto ko ang mga little nurses na
matanong kaysa ang nagmamagaling. Buhay ang hawak natin dito kaya hindi madali ang
trabaho natin.Isang maliit na pagkakamali and pwedeng may buhay na mawala.Wag
kayong mahiyang magtanong sa akin lagi kapag may hindi kayo alam. I want you all to
be careful, I don't care, ten times? or much better for a hundred times careful
okay?" They all nodded.. "Specially sa mga names ng medicine na ipapainom niyo sa
naka-assign na patient sa inyo..Hindi lang doble ingat. Mas dagdagan niyo pa.. Is
that clear?"

"Yes Ate Zoey.." They all said in unison while nodding their head. 5 fresh
graduates and board passer ang mga staff nurses ko tapos 7 student nurses. Kaya
madami sila,but I can manage. Basta ang pinaka ayoko lang ay ang magmagaling sila
lalo na sa pagpapainom ng gamot.. Pag nagkamali pwedeng ikamatay ng pasyente.
Nag-rounds na kami at inendorse na ang mga patients sa ward. Toxic ngayon dahil
madaming patients. Nasa nurse station ako at mag 3pm na,nagchacharting ako.
Napalingon ako sa gawing lobby only to see a familiar figure.I wasn't sure,may
dumaan sa harap ko kaya naman hindi ko na nakita pa. Mabilis na nawala iyon so I
end up looking for that familiar figure with my brows furrowed.

"CODE BLUE room 206! I repeat CODE BLUE" Agad na nabaling ang atensyon ko kung saan
nanggagaling ang boses na iyon. Code blue?

Pumunta akong nagmamadali sa room na nagdeclare ng code blue,lahat ng doctor ay

nagsipuntahan na din sa room 206.

[A/N: Code blue mga nursing students alam na alam yan, medical emergency sa isang
area na o room sa hospital kapag may nag 50/50..]

"Check the pulse rate!" Sigaw ni Doc Magallanes. Nagseseizure ang isang bata sa
room 206. Agad kaming pumunta sa mga pwesto namin at nagperform ng CPR method..

"Anak! Anong nangyayari sa iyo anak!" Sigaw nung middle aged na lalaki na sa
palagay ko ama nung bata. Nakita ko ang isa sa staff nurse ko na namumutla sa isang
gilid at hindi makakilos. Siya ang naka-assign sa batang patient na ito.Nasa labas
din ang mga student nurse na kitang kita na natatakot dahil bago pa lang sila sa
ganitong scene..

"101.. 102.. 103..." Patuloy ako sa pag-revive sa bata na wala na halos pulse
rate.. I was pounding her chest using my clenched knuckles..

"Blood pressure?"

"Doc ninety over sixty going down.."

Patuloy ang pag-revive namin at patuloy din ang pagbaba ng blood pressure ng bata
hanggang sa wala na kaming mahanap ng pulso.. Umabot ito ng halos ilang minuto.
Kabang kaba din ako kahit na relax ko lang sinusunod ang doctor's order. Sana mali
ang hinala ko.

Doctor magallanes started shooking his head

"Time of death 3:36pm.."

Nawalan ng kulay ang mukha ko,namamatayan ako ng patient before pero dahil sa
natural cause.Hindi ganito,not this way.Kilala ko ang batang patient na ito,dapat
ay idi-discharge na siya bukas dahil okay naman na siya.. Pero bigla-bigla itong
nangyari..I took a glimpse at one of my staff nurse na hindi makakilos sa isang
gilid. She started shooking her head harshly and she even looked pale.

Umiyak ang mga kamag-anak ng bata pero galit na galit ang ama nito..
"Anong time of death!? My daughter is well! Discharge na niya bukas tapos biglang
ganito?! This is not true!" Sigaw niya sa amin habang umiiyak. Natakot ako at
napaatras dahil napatingin siya sa akin..

"Ikaw! Ikaw ang may kasalanan nito! Ikaw ang huli kong nakita na nandito! Ikaw ang
nagpapainom ng gamot niya diba?!" Nilapitan niya ako at pinitsarahan sa kelyo ko.
His face was resentfully drenched by tears of anger. Yumuko na lang ako at
umiiling-iling..

"I'm sorry.." Natulala ang ama ng bata at itinulak ako dahilan para mapaupo ako sa
sahig.. He sterically throw everythinng he saw inside the room at pinipigilan siya
ng mga kamag-anak niya.Kinumutan na ng puti ang buong katawan ng bata at naglabasan
na kami.

I plucked and grappled the wrist of my staff nurse na may hawak ng gamot nung bata
kanina. Hinila ko siya palabas at dinala sa pinaka-tagong part ng hospital.
Nakarating kami sa basement at hindi ko namalayan na morgue na iyon. But I didn't
mind.

I was panting hastily and grabbed the ampule of medicine on her hand.. Mariin akong
napapikit ng nakita ko ang maling gamot na binigay niya sa bata. Umagos ang luha ko
at halos mabasag ito sa diin ng pagkakahawak ko..

"I told you buhay ang hawak na tin dito! Holy shit!" Napapikit ako para pigilan ang
sarili kong sampalin siya. Iyak siya ng iyak. Totoo na ako ang nagpapainom at
nagiinject mismo sa bata ng gamot dahil pasyente ko siya pero dahilmga bago sila
inendorse ko ang ibang patient ko sa kanila para sila naman ang matuto.But I told
them na bago magpainom at mag-inject ng gamot ay sabihin sa akin para alalayan ko
sila.Ang isang to ay matigas ang ulo at nagmagaling..I clenched my fist as I
puckered my lips..

"Sorry po.. Hindi ko sinasadya,, H-hindi.. ko.. sadya.." Patuloy ang pag-iyak niya
at pagyakap sa kanyang sarili. Napatingin ako sa kisame at napapapikit ng mariin
dahil naisip ko na kasalanan ko din dahil responsibilidad ko sila. Ako ang head
nurse.

"I don't know what will happened next Sam.. This is obviously a malpractice.. Alam
mo ba kung ano ang pwedeng mangyari sa'yo ha?! Lahat ng pinaghirapan mo sa loob ng
limang taon?! Lahat yun mababaliwala.."

Lalong lumakas ang pag-iyak niya..

Bumalik kami sa ward at nakita kong maraming tao dun. Nandoon pa din ang ama nung
bata na iyak ng iyak hanggang ngayon. Nakita niya ako sa hallway at tinignan niya
ako ng masama.

"Putangina mo! Hayup ka! Papatayin kita!" Natulala ako sa kinatatayuan ko,tumakbo
si Sam palayo sa akin at hindi ko na siya nakita.Sinakal ako sa galit nung
lalaki,but the next thing I knew. Nasa sahig na siya at may mga
security,pinipigilan nila ang isang lalaking walang tigil na sinusuntok yung ama
nung batang namatay kanina.

"Fuck you!Don't you dare touch her! It wasn't her fault!" Natulala ako at hindi
nakaalis sa kinatatayuan ko. Unang beses kong masisi sa kasalanan na hindi ko naman
ginawa. At ang ibinibintang sa akin ay napakabigat na kasalanan. Napaka-bigat sa
pakiramdam..

Tulala akong nasa office ng ospital.. Kinomfort naman nila ako at alam nila ang
nangyari. Gusto magsampa ng kaso ni Mr. Alfonso dahil sa malpractice na nangyari.
Hindi na nagpakita pa si Sam -ang staff nurse ko. Sa takot niya siguro kaya bigla
itong nawala.bAng hospital mismo ang sasalo ng lahat ng problema dahil sila ang
nag-hire kay Sam. Ganun pa man,pakiramdam ko kasalanan ko dahil ipinagkatiwala ko
sa iba ang pasyente ko.

"Are you ok now?" Nabalik ako sa ulirat dahil sa pag-offer niya sa akin ng coffee
na hawak niya. Hindi ko alam kung paano siya napunta dito. Basta ang alam ko siya
ang nandito para sa akin ngayon. Nanginginig ang mga kamay kong kinuha yon sa
kanya..

"T-thanks.." He weakly smiled at me.. Kinausap ako ng mga board of directors na mga
doctor din ng St.Marys,dahil kargo nila ako.Hindi nila ako binigyan ng suspension
o kahit na ano pero nagrequest ako na mag-leave muna kahit na kakaumpisa ko lang.
Pakiramdam ko kailangan ko muna yun. Pinayagan naman nila ako dahil matagal na nila
akong kilala. Isa pa tinulungan ako ni Kyle at ginamit ang connections niya bilang
isang Herrera. Madali lang at nagawa namin lahat iyon sa loob ng isang araw..

Hindi pa din ako makapagsalita tungkol sa nangyari,tulala pa din ako..

He insisted na ihatid ako sa bahay,sa sobrang tamlay ko kusa akong napapatango sa

lahat ng sinasabi niya. My mind was too indistinct to think..

Hindi ko namalayan kung gaano katagal kami sa byahe. Basta nagulat na lang ako na
nasa tapat na kami ng bahay..

Hindi ko din nagawang magpasalamat sa kanya dahil bumaba lang ako bigla sa
sasakyan.Dinig na dinig ko ang pagbukas at pagsarado ng pinto ng kotse niya.
Bubuksan ko na sana yun gate pero hinawakan niya ako sa braso ko at iniharap sa
kanya.

That moment my mind was too screwy and shot to pieces.. The second thing I
know,hinahalikan na niya ako. My entire body frozed.

I felt the strongness and warmth of his hands pulling me towards him softly,gluing
our body together. I felt the fireworksof delightment I was looking for.I
undoubtedly put up no resistence as he kissed me and parted my lips using his
tongue.. My heart was pounding really fast and my willing body was anticipating to
be trapped in his arms again,just like this..We shared that passionate kiss and
embraces infront of the gate..I gently closed my eyes as I felt the liquids of my
eyes formed trailing down my cheeks.My sphere and the case I'm in right now was
overwhelming. Suddenly,everything from the past came into the picture.
The first time I met him..

The first thing he gave me..

Our first argument..

Every first thing we had and we did..

And...

The time that I'm willing to gave him anything,way back..

It made my mind more indistinct,the tears coming from my eyes didn't stop
squirming..I felt his hands on my cheeks,caressing it like it was his most precious
jewel..It gave me a hint to respond,though I'm not sure of this..

I reluctantly clutched my arms on his nape,filling my confused mind with burning

desires..It was the most gentle kiss we've made. Ascertainly, our body was glued
with one another. God! He has the same effect on me..It's my furiously pounding
little heart was the only thing I can hear right there and then..

Ever so,slowly and gently we break the passionate kiss only to embalmed his
forehead to mine.. His eyes are closed and I can feel his breath brushing through
my face. Our breathing were both in a scraggy way.

I pulled my self together as I bring into the situation my tack schemes. I'm so
confused!

He opened his mouth to spill but I wiggled free myself. "Zoey.. I'm sorr--" In a
split-second I opened the gate fast and slammed it shut. Leaving him there..

Crying my heart out,I covered my mouth using my palm so he won't hear my loud
sobs.. I pressed my back on the wall as I keep on thinking what do I really want..

I'm so scared.. There's a tiny part in me before that was aware of it.. But I think
it was now contagiously invading my entire being..

I still love him.. Yes, But I'm not sure if being myself again will indeed make me
happy. Because not all the tack schemes of being inlove meant happiness.. Sometimes
It will just bring out the worst in you.

I'm so scared that's all I know..

******

A/N: Next chapters ready na sa mga BIG revelations? hehe May clue sa mga last
chapters. :)

Nagbabasa ako comments niyo,medyo naiispoil yung ending. Pero Touche! Bibigyan ko
pa din kayo ng breathtaking na ending. Hm?Let's put it this way..

Tama yung iniisip niyo pero mali pa din,hindi ganon. Haha! Magulo? Basta! Lapit na
siya matapos guys. Hindi ko alam kung masaya o malungkot ako. T_T

Yung hospital scenes kung may mali ako itama niyo ako ha? Yan lang kasi yung alam
ko. haha! Sorry po.. VOMMENTS :)
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Chapter 35 - Pieces of puzzles.. (Part one) >>

A/N: THIS IS RATED SPG. BAWAL SA BATA. MGA MOMMY BANTAYAN SI BABY. :)

******

Zoey's POV

I was hindered from sleeping,my phone won't stop invading my peaceful mind,I just
want to lay on my bed all day. I was still bothered about the horrible scenario
yesterday. I searched for it with my eyes still closed. Once over,I squinted my
gaze halfway open. Galing kay attorney Ayala,yung abogado na dapat imimeet ko few
days ago but hindi ko siya naasikaso dahil sa dami ng iniisip ko..

"Hello.."

[Good Afternoon Miss Mariano..] I glimpsed at the clock beside me only to find out
that it was way past twelve in the afternoon. I clutched my forehead dramatically.

"Yes Atty. Ayala.." I cleared my throat to lessen the huskiness of my voice. "What
can I do for you?.."

[Miss Mariano this is about the papers you have to sign for formalities.This is
really urgent. So,where do you want and what time? You decide..] I can feel that my
brows are already touching each other in bewilderment.

"What this is all about attorney Ayala? What formalities I need to sign?"

[Ahh.. Let me see..] I heard he was scooting some papers over the phone..
[There!..Ahh We have here eight shirosphire land properties,the Mariano group of
companies that will be conglomerating to the Sycoson Empire which was the most
impotant thing that's why I called,the board of directors needs your physical
presence..The Federal land condominiums that is named after you with your only
benificiary,Andrew Shane Mariano,but you have to sign some papers of approval and
tranfer for formalities which will be discuss later. Okay na ang lahat Miss
Mariano. The only thing that's not here was your signatures.] My mouth fell open.
What the hell was he talking about? I don't owned any land properties aside from
this house that I bought.My heart was pounding really fast because I heard the
Mariano group of companies.Matagal na kaming na-bankrupt.I sat at the edge on the
bed still bemused but listening to Atty. Ayala's backwash. I didn't comprehend
anything about what he was saying..Pacing back and forth I took a heavy sigh as I
muttered.

"Atty. let's talk this over personally. Because right now,I'm really really
confused about everything you're saying.." I heard him chuckled and the friction
of his voice was calm and tranquil,the other way around for me.

[Okay Miss Mariano.. Where to?]

"Bon apetit.. I'll be there...." I glanced at my wrist watch.."in 30 minutes..I'm

in capable for reservations.."

[Okay Miss Mariano..] He stated. I looked at my phone after I ended the call. How
can I absorb in my indistinct mind all of these? What the hell was he talking
about?

***

My hands are trembling while driving all the way through the restaurant,halos 15
minutes lang yata ako nakapag-shower which is very rare. Sobrang natetense ako sa
mga pinagsasabi ni attorney Ayala. So many questions indistinctly hitching on my
mind. I felt scattered and zoned out.

I arrived at the restaurant na halos wala pang ten minutes ang pag-travel ko. When
I entered,nakita ko agad si Drei na kausap yung staff niya. Mukhang mainit ang ulo
niya. He sighed as he shot me his gazes. My eyes widened nung nakita kong
naglalakad siya papunta sa akin at may kasunod siyang dalawang kids. They're so
tiny and so cute! Lalaki at babae..

He fetched to lift the two kids and continue walking few strides towards me. Sa
tingin ko wala pa si attorney Ayala dahil sabi niya tatawag siya once na nandito na
siya.

"Hey.." He kissed my cheeks,I smiled at him..

"God! They're so adorable. Kanino silang babies?" I squealed as pinched the baby
girl's cheeks..

"This is Dreigan and this is Arella.. Mga anak ko." Holy mother of nature! WHAT?!

"W-what?!" I retorted.

"It's a long story Zoey.." He sighed deeply. He lifted down the two kids and
lumapit yung yaya nila.. I saw Drei's gazes are nailed with so much tenderness and
love with the kids,though he was smiling weakly. Noon ko lang narealized na may
kamukha si Dreigan.I gasped mentally when I saw the kid crossed his arms while
grumpily stomping his foot.He looks so much like Kyle. I saw the grumpiness of Kyle
in him,ang bata-bata pa lang masungit at seryoso na masyado,si Arella naman..she
looked girly in a cute way.Peachy sweet to be exact. Hinarap ako ni Drei,ang tagal
niyang hindi nagparamdam tapos ngayon ibabalita niya na may anak siya. Kambal pa!.
God! Today was really full of surprises,somehow I felt anxious.

"Drei? What happened to you?.." I asked in bewilderedly.It was seriously my first

time to see the serious side of Drei. Nag-mature yung itsura niya. He sighed and
pull himself together to face me with such courage and authority.
"So? Ano meron? Date?" He asked back and obviously he was changing the topic,I shot
him a confused gaze but I shrugged it off,knowing Drei. He doesn't want to talk
about it. Nagiging grumpy din siya kapag may iniisip,nagiging magkaugali sila ng
Kuya niya.Hindi ko na siya pinilit magkwento..

"No. Appointment.. with attorney Ayala.." I guess that caught his attention because
he glimpsed at me with his brows touching each other.

"And what appoinment? Kailan mo pa nakilala ang personal attorney na-----"

My hands automatically shoved my phone from my pocket to answer the call. "Hello?"
I raised my index finger to Drei gesturing to hold on.."Yes attorney? Nandito na
ako.."

"Dreigan stop doing that to your sister.." I heard Drei retorted,mukhang hands-on
si Drei sa pagiging tatay niya although may yaya yung mga bata. Tinitignan ko lang
sila and Drei looked at me with an apologetic look as he made his way to the
parking lot. Mukhang may lakad siya.

Mga five minutes pagkaalis ni Drei ay siya namang dating ni attorney Ayala.. The
waiter guided us to our table. Mabilisan akong umorder ng kakainin ko dahil madami
akong gusto itanong sa kanya. attorney Ayala was in middle age precisely. I'm in
capable of doing educational guess that's why.

"Attorney please I want to know. Kasi gulong gulo na ako.. Unang-una ang alam ko
lang na problema ko ay yung account ko.. This is ridiculously unbelievable!
Millions ang pinag-uusapan natin,hindi thousand. Nung una I was really freaking out
pero ngayon natatakot na ako. Ano ba to? Anong meron at bakit ganun ang nangyari?"

"Miss Mariano..Calm down,you have nothing to be afraid of.." He handed over me the
papers from his briefcase. "Hindi pa naman siya officially and legally owned by you
and as well as the properties. Kailangan mo pirmahan ang mga yan.. And this are the
reports and everything that you need to know.. The Mariano group of company's
financial report up to sale's report. lahat nandiyan na------"

"WAIT!!" I retorted under my heavy breathing.. How?..When?.. Why?... This is

absurd!Natigilan si attorney,he intertwined his fingers together and embalmed his
elbows on the table..He sighed..

"I'm going to explain everything I need to explain miss Mariano. I need you to calm
down para magkaintindihan tayo. Mamaya you'll have your turn to ask me questions..
" I grimly pursed my lips and closed my eyes, and the moment I opened it. I sighed
in defeat.

"Okay.. Attorney I'm sorry..Please simulan mo sa Mariano group of companies because

the last timeI checked,it closes and proclaimed it's bankruptcy.." I finally belted
out as I pressed my back on the velvet chair.

"Okay.. Here.." He gave me a small card,may note na nakalagay. It was in

muntinlupa? And not just in muntinlupa. Sa kulungan mismo,my eyes literally widened
as I saw the name of the two people na may malaking kagagawan dahil sa mga
paghihirap ko noon..

'Lorenz Mariano and Attorney Fernidand Serafica'

Nanikip ang dibdib ko,dahil dati if I'm capable of sending them in jail and to find
them kung saan man sila nagtatago,gagawin ko. Sila ang dahilan kung bakit nawala
ang matagal ng pinaghirapan ni Daddy..
Ang kapatid niya na si Tito Lorenz at ang family attorney namin na si attorney
Serafica..

"Nahirapan kaming hanapin sila sa totoo lang dahil magaling silang magtago, but
nothing is impossible to us.My people found them somewhere in England. Pina-deport
at sinampahan ng kaso na dapat para sa kanila.. Ilang taon na din sila wanted.." He
cleared his throat. "It's up to you kung gusto mo silang puntahan,I already gave
you the infos..And the Mariano group of company was manage by one of our most
trusted and well trained temporary CEO.. Habang wala ka pa.."

"Attorney I---"

"And.." He cut me off as he widened his eyes with his warning tone."itong mga
papers ng land properties mo.. You need to sign all of these---"

"NO!" Naptingin sa amin yung mga tao sa paligid but hindi ko na talaga kinakaya
tong mga sinsabi niya sa akin. Anong land properties?! Iniisip ko na lang na baka
nagkakamali ito eh.Pero mukhang hindi."I'm not gonna sign any of that attorney! I.
AM. NOT! Who the hell are you?! What in the world is happening?!Sino ba yang
kliyente mo at pinapakialaman niya pati ang mga personal kong buhay?!" Every people
in the restaurant shot us a bemused look,because unconciously I stood up because I
was too overwhelmed with emotions. Una,nakakulong na pala ang mga taong binabalak
ko pa lang ipakulong. Pangalawa,I don't want to assume or jumped into conclusion
but not concealed by my knowledge,I'm still capable of managing the Mariano group
of companies na nawala ng minsan sa akin dahil sa bankruptcy. Pangatlo, I owned
eigth land properties? Jesus! This is too much. Hindi ako natutuwa dahil natatakot
ako. Sa totoo lang hindi ko gusto ang nangyayari because I am sure that the person
behind this knew everything about me which is seriously freaking me out to death. I
clenched my jaw.

Hindi ito tama,natatakot ako sa magiging kapalit nito..

I gritted my teeth and massage the bridge of my nose as I slowly sat down. Hindi
talaga ako masaya sa nangyayari..

"Okay. I won't force you to sign all of these.. But I believe this might change you
mind,it's one of your properties..Tawagan mo na lang ako ulit kapag ready ka na.."
For the nth time nag-abot na naman siya sa akin ng isang maliit na papel at mga
susi.I took a glimpsed at the small paper he handed me,in a hitch I felt like my
chest was hammering.My both hands we're trembling. Binasa ko ang nakasulat sa
papel.Narinig ko yung scooted sound ng upuan ni attorney Ayala,tinignan ko siya at
nagsimula na siyang maglakad palayo sa table namin. He left me dumbfounded. Ang
lakas ng kabog ng dibdib ko. I glanced at the small paper I'm holding once more..

'179 Fionee Street,Golden Real Village,Makati City..'

*****

I drive all the way to Makati,my hands are still trembling.. I went to the village
and pinapasok naman nila ako dahil kilala nila ako dito. Hindi ko talaga alam ang
mararamdaman ko..

Tuwa,takot and magkakahalong emosyon na hindi ko maipaliwanag. Dahil hindi malabo

ang mga mata ko,hindi din mali ang nakalagay sa papel na inabot sa akin ni attorney
Ayala.Hininto ko ang sasakyan at pinatay ang makina..
Maluha-luha akong bumaba sa sasakyan at tinignan ang Mariano mansion.

Mapait akong napangiti dahil sa mga alaala ng bahay na yun.Inspite of my mind being
screwy and perplexed,inisang tabi ko muna lahat ng iniisip ko dahil isa lang ang
gusto kong gawin ngayon.

Kinuha ko ang susi sa bag ko.Nilingon ko ang paligid at tinignan mabuti ang bahay
na punong-puno ng mga alaala nila Mommy at Daddy..

Ang front garden na wala halos pagbabago,ang mga halaman ni Mommy na libangan
niyang alagaan kapag umuuwi sila ni Daddy galing sa business trip nila..I pursed my
lips together to hold on to my tears. What I felt right now was really
unexplainable.

Pumasok ako ng loob at lalo akong naiyak,tinakpan ko ng kamay ko ang bibig ko dahil
parang bombang sumabog sa mukha ko ang mga alaala ng mga magulang ko.Malinis ang
buong bahay pero walang tao. Halatang alagang alaga ito. Tumakbo ako papunta sa mga
table sa sala only to find all of the pictures of our family,still there and
complete.

Noong baby pa si Drew,noong bata pa ako,noong magkakasama kami nila mommy at daddy.
Ang alam ko kasi nawala na ang iba dito dahil nabenta na sa iba ang mansion at
maraming gamit akong hindi nakuha. Pero hindi ako nanaginip,andito lahat. Wala
halos nagbago.

Tinignan ko ang dining table at walang tigil na tumulo ang luha ko ng maimagine
kong nagtatawanan kami nila mommy,daddy at Drew habang kumakain. Inikot ko ang
buong mansion and I found myself infront of a familiar door. Ang dating kwarto ko..

I slowly turned the door knob around and I undoubtedly smiled. Hindi ko mapigil
ang ngiti sa mga labi ko habang umiiyak na makitang hindi pa din ito nagbabago.
Pero ang agad pumukaw sa atensyon ko ang music box na nakapatong sa table katabi ng
aking kama. Binuksan ko at nasimula na itong tumunog. Isang personalize music box.

I was listening to every note intently,I gently closed my eyes to savor that
soothingness and ecstasy,the music box have brought me. Nawala lahat ng problema
ko. I smiled as I muse over the past. The happy memories,I feel really at home. Ito
ang isa sa mgha importanteng lugar para sa akin dahil dito ako lumaki.

As I walk around the house,my foot brought me at the back garden.My brows furrowed
as I get a load of a huge telescope in the garden. Lalapitan ko na sana ito ng may
madinig akong tunog ng sasakyan sa labas. My brows are already touching each other
as my heart started punding really fast.

Hindi ko alam pero siguro kinabahan ako kaya nagtago ako sa isang gilid,tumunog ang
gate at nakaita kong may pumasok..

Napatakip ako sa bibig ko.

"K-kyle?" I almost whispered..

Dire-diretso siyang pumasok sa loob ng bahay. Palihim ko siyang sinundan at pumasok

siya sa mismong kwarto ko. Hindi man lang siya nagatubiling isarado ang pinto.
Sinilip ko siya at nakita kong nakahiga siya sa kama ko na yakap-yakap ang mga
unan. Mukhang kagagaling niya sa opisina dahil naka business suit pa siya.

Lahat ng tanong ko kanina at lahat ng pangangamba sa dibdib ko ay nawala. Unti-

unting nabuo sa isip ko ang mga bagay-bagay. Hindi ko namalayan na tumutulo na
naman pala ang mgab luha ko. My mind was too indistinct but I don't know my foot
automatically started walking towards where he was...

His eyes are close and his arms are extended each side. I sat beside him and he
immediately opened his eyes with such aghast. halatang halata na nagulat siya..

"What the he----" He was cut off. Because of too much emotion I felt right now,I
have the haunch of doing this. I smashed my lips to his as I yanked my fingers
through his soft and perfectly trousled hair. He seemed bewildered for a moment but
I percieved that he immediately composed himself and responded to my kisses.Unti-
unti kong ginalaw ang katawan ko to make myself feel more comfortable.

The next thing I knew,I was sprawling him. My legs are widely spread and it strands
on both sides as I sit upon him.

"Zoey.." He murmered against my lips,without breaking the kiss. I felt his chest
heaved frantically because of heavy breathing. He pulled me away so I whimpered
because of the loss of contact. My body crave for his touch insanely. I reached for
his lower arms,wrapping my trembling fingers on it. Trying to tilt his head back to
me desperately.. My breathing was scraggy and full of desire. "Zoey I--"

I shook my head as I trapped his face between my palms,cutting him off before he
could finished his sentence.I glued our body together inhaling his intoxicated
scent.

"I want you.." I breathed helplessly,wrapping my arms around his torso.

I felt his fingers on my hair almost instantly,he cradled my face ever so gently.
My skin burnt under his touch.He tilted my head back and locked his eyes with
mine.I saw love and pure need shining in them.We stared at each other for a long
moment.Only our ragged breathing broke the silence on my room.

[A/N: NOW PLAYING: SKIN ON SKIN by SARAH CONNOR.. play the video on the right
side..I-feel niyo yung moment. Gusto ko si Kyle at Zoey lang maalala niyo sa song
na to. :)]

I wanted him. The desire swept through me suddenly was unbearable. I couldn't stand
just straddling him anymore. I want him now.

He smiled sweetly as his eyes turned onyx in a mere second. He maneuvered me as we

lay ourselves on the velvet sheets. He catched my lips with a heated and passionate
kiss. God! Every part of him was really familiar and I helplessly crave for
touching his bare skin.His toungue was brushing too my bottom lip,asking for
entrance which I granted eagerly. His cool,sweet and spicy taste flooded my mouth
as he rubbed his tongue against mine sensually.

And I moaned.completely lost in him. Hormones really can turned us to a non-

thinking creatures...

His hands roamed down my back,his cool fingers followed the line of my spine,then
sneaked under my shirt,leaving a trail of fire wherever they touched my bare skin.
He pushed my top up,much quicker this time. Reluctantly I released my hold around
him and lifted my arms. He broke our kiss and pulled the soft material off me.
Throwing it down on the floor.

He paused for a brief moment,his eyes widened in awe as he watched my hair fall
around my face,gently brushing my shoulders and bare back. Then his loving gaze
traveled down on my almost bare torso,drinking in every detail of my body,as if it
had been the first time he saw me like this.

This was one of the many things I have loved so much about Kyle. No matter how many
times we'd made love before,he always made me feel like it was our first
time,special and magical.In his arms now,I felt like I was his most precious
treasure.

"You're so beautiful Zoey.." He murmured under his husky voice,brushing his

fingertips down on my bare arms,until his hands found mine. He pressed our palms
together tightly,our fingers melted together perfectly and my whole body hummed in
delight.

It never cease to amaze me how every tiny portion of our bodies fitted together so
completely,so perfectly. It was like we were designed for each other. Two halve of
a whole.

A soft purr escaped his lips and he tugged my hands gently,pulling me into his arms
again. The coolness of his skin seeped through the thin fabric of his
shirt,straight into my bones,sending a soft tremor of pleasure through my whole
body.

"God Zoey. I missed you.." He groaned. His eyes flickered to my chest hungrily.

I felt his fingers slip out mine slowly,and he reached behind me. I arched my back
slightly,forcing our chest to press together and moaned loudly as he unclasped my
bra. He yanked it off my body,with one quick fluid movement,then sneaked on of his
hands between us,resting it on my chest,in the valley of my breast,softly caressing
my flushed skin there. My heart thundered beneath his palm,my eyes were glued to
his godlike face,unable to look away..

I sighed,completely dazzled by him.I shivered under his smoldering gaze.

He trailed his hand down to my belly,caressing it ever so gently. He moved his

hands to the waistband of my sweatpants,hooking his thumb beneath it. I could
hardly control my erratic breathing.

"Zoey.." He growled into my ear possessively,sending another shiver down my spine.

My whole inside screamed in delight hearing him say my name,hearing him as if
claiming me as his..

"Ohh Kyle.." I gasped,tilting my head,searching for his lips.He kissed me

hungrily,growling my name against my lips,while his hands pushed my pants down.They
pooled around my ankles and I kicked them away clumsily,wrapping my arms around his
neck tightly for support.

"God, Zoey.." He groaned,grabbing my hips,pressing me as close to him.His fingers

roamed up on my side,kneading my naked flesh,igniting a fire inside me as it burnt
my whole body.

I threw my head back and a loud,throaty moan escaped from my lips as he make his
way down.. The desire,that coursed through me for his perfectly trousled hair in my
arms,was so wild,so intense. It knocked my breath out of me and my body trembled
against his stony form. My fingers clenched his shirt tightly,tugging it
roughly,lifting it up. I crave for his closeness,for the feeling of his bare chest
against mine,for the cool miracle of his cold,smooth skin against mine.

I whimpered quietly as he released me for a brief moment to yank the unnecessary

piece of clothes off his body. Then he bent down and hooked one of his arms under
my shaking knees,his cool breath brushed against my rock hard nipple. He picked me
up effortlessly,carefully not to put any pressure. His lips found mine again and
kissed me fiercely.His own desire seemed to be matching mine.

"Kyle please.." a quiet plea left my mouth as I tried to control the strong
emotiions he was creating inside me with every quiet sigh,every loving touch,every
yearning look.

I couldn't help moaning at the sight of him being completely naked and obviously
very much aroused. his movements became a blur to me. He suddenly turned
passionately wild.

He crawled up above me and parted my legs. I sighed and wrapped my arms around his
naked body,welcoming him.

"You drive me crazy in every possible way Zoey.." He whispered huskily. His cool
breath fanned into my face,making me dizzy.He wrapped his warm fingers around my
ankle and hitched my leg around his waist softly. His fingertips dance up on my
calf,then on my thigh,caressing me.I tried to remember to breath. He leaned down
and brushed his nose along my neck,inhaling deeply.

"I can smell myself inside you.." he purred against my skin "From the top of your
pretty,little head to your cute,little toes. I must tell you,Zoey...it's very very
arousing..." his fingers rubbed small circles on my hips,playing with the edge of
my panties while slowly tugging it away.

"It is?" I breathed,my eyes rolled back to my head..

"You have no idea.." he grazed my earlobe with his razor sharp teeth ever so
carefully,but incredibly sensually.

I was close to hyperventilating.. "Oh.. please.. Kyle.." I moaned as I felt my

whole body in burnt.

"What do you want wifey?" he asked.. wrapping his arms around me,his hands danced
along my bare skin,caressing it gently.

"You.." I groaned to his neck,lightly nibbling at his skin. "I want you inside me..
so much.. Please?"

He growled and sneaked his fingers on my deepest recesses. The feeling of his cool
touch on my hot,sensitive flesh was maddening.

"You're so wet.." He panted and pressed his free hand against mine,crashing me
closer to his body,while he tore my panties to shreds eagerly with the other.

"Kyle, Ohhh.." I cried out gripping his shoulders,as he entered me very

carefully,inch by inch. My whole body trembled in his arms.

I shifted and we both gasped at the incredible sensation,this tiny moment created.
He closed our distance between our mouths,and kissing his parted lips. He tasted
like heaven. My heaven.

Soon we found perfect rhythm,our bodies moved together beautifully. Kyle buried his
hands into my messy hair,holding me close,and grabbed my butt with the other,gently
guiding my movements. He was cold and hard inside me,while every fiber of my body
was on fire around him..

"Oh, Zoey.." He groaned,breaking our kiss to allow me to catch my breath.. "You

feel so good wifey.....So...soft...so.... unbelievably hot.."

I pressed my face into the crook of his neck,clinging to him tightly,my nails dug
into the hard skin of his muscular back. I moaned loudly again and again.. "Harder
please.. harder.. Kyle..."

He obeyed silently,intensifying both of our movements expertly,in perfect tune with

my wishes and needs,hearing them through my jumbled thoughts.

With such force he was completely beyond human."God, Zoey.. Oh God.." he

panted,trailing his hand along my neck,down to my chest. He cupped one of my
breasts firmly and kneaded it roughly,though still careful.. I arched my back as a
wave of pleasure shot up my spine.feeding the blazing fire inside me further. I was
so close. Kyle's body trembled in my arms,soft tremores of pleasure rippled through
him again and again,and I knew that he was just as close to his release as me.

In response,the most feral snarl,I'd ever heard from his lips,ripped from his
throat,hischest rumbled with it's force..

The perfectly synchronous dance of our hips became wilder and wilder with every
passing second. We rocked against each other in perfect harmony. The whole room was
filled with our rhythmic moans

"Ohhh my God! Kyle!" I cried out his name as I felt something exploded on my
innards. My legs started shaking in delightful torture.

"Ahh Zoey!" He growled and cried out loudly,as I broke through the hardness of his
skin. I felt the juices inside me squirting,feeling his still hardened member
twitching inside as his cold seeds poured me forcefully.

Our body calmed down finally. He hugged me close to him,holding my limp form
gently.His palms rested on my bare back.

"I love you Zoey.." he sighed against my ear,his voice,still low and husky,dripped
with some fierce emotion. I could not recognize because I was so exhausted. I
squirmed beside him and didn't noticed that I drifted off to sleep...

*****

A/N: Sorry sa update. Lumilipad ang utak ko ngayon. Huhu T_T

VOMMENTS. Bukas na lang ulit. Hindi ko alam kung ilang parts to. Yung Typos kung
meron pa eh talagang malabo na talaga mata ko. Huhu. Paki-inform na alang ako apara
maedit. Malalaki naman na kayo. COMMON SENSE. :)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN BABIES!
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Chapter 36 - Pieces of puzzle.. (Part two) >>

Kyle's POV

I crinkled my nose with my eyes close as I felt the heat of the sunlight flickering
through my face.. I scooted my free hand as it was frisking for something. I opened
my eyes and I slowly stirred to take a glimpse to the entire bed,the entire
room..looking for someone..

She's gone..

All at once,I abruptly stood up for scrunity of the entire mansion's

countercheck..Not considering that I was only covering my waist using the white
velvet sheets...still bare naked..

She's really gone..

I frustratingly sat on the davenport sofa,gripping my hair,feeling the chagrin and

bitter pill fulfilling my being.I was expecting for her presence the moment I woke
up,I shouldn't have let myself drifted off to sleep and just watch over her..

Feeling fizzled I helplessly went on her room to get my phone. I dialed her number
only to hear the busy tone over and over again.

I propeled that god damn useless phone through the air,and ran my fingertips
through my messy hair in so much vexation..Damn it!

I made long strides all the way through the bathroom in a rush and took a quick
shower. I need to go after her. We're almost there. I still won't give my hopes
up...I won't,ever.Most specially now,I found a thin line of hope for us.. She still
loves me.. I felt all of that last night.

I felt her love for me. It's still there..

It's only death can tear us apart now..

*****

Zoey's POV

"Ahhhh! Nakakainis na tong phone na to! Ano ba!" Inis na inis kong paulit-ulit
itong pinatay,sindi. Nakakapikon na.

I sighed helplessly looking my own reflection at the mirror. Kakarating ko lang sa

bahay at hindi ko na nagawang magpaalam kay Kyle at gisingin siya. Ang himbing ng
tulog niya.. Isa pang dahilan,pakiramdam ko ba ay wala pa akong mukhang maihaharap
sa kanya. Naramdaman ko ang paginit ng mga pisngi ko at agad agad kong pamumula..

Walang duda at wala ng dahilan para itago ko pa..

Mahal na mahal ko pa din siya.

Napangiti ako sa sarili ko habang inaalala ang nangyari kagabi.

His touch that plunk down my skin in a sensational burnt,his intoxicating scent,his
husky voice.. Lahat ng iyon sobrang namiss ko talaga.

Miss na miss ko talaga siya..

I twitched as I pull myself together back in reality. My phone was ringing,tinignan

ko yung tumatawag at nakita ko ang pangalan ni Seven.. I sighed in defeat before
answering his call..

"Hello.."

[God! Zoey S-salamat naman sinagot mo..] I almost snorted. Pero pinipigilan ko.
He's a good friend to me since nung nagkakilala kami and I know kaya siya
nagkakaganyan dahil nagiguilty siya. But right now,he don't have to feel guilty
anymore. Ito ang dapat kong ayusin,at ilagay sa tama. Bago ang lahat sa amin
Kyle,gusto ko sana na nasa ayos ang lahat..

Ay ano ba yan! Bigla kong naramdaman ang pag-init ng pisngi ko ng maalala ko si

Kyle. Nakakainis talaga. Nabalik ako sa ulirat ng paulit-ulit na palang tinatawag
ni Seven ang pangalan ko..

[Zoey!.. Andiyan ka pa ba?]

"Oo Seven,Ano na nga ulit yun?" I asked him as I cleareed my throat..

[Magkita tayo.. Sabi ko..] Hindi ko alam pero napangiti na lang ako
bigla,uumpisahan ko muna kay Seven. Alam ko kahit hindi naman na talaga kailangan,I
think we still need that closure they're talking about..

"Sure.. Saan?" I buzzed him.. kahit hindi ko nakikita,alam kong ngiting ngiti
ngayon si Seven..

****

Posturang postura akong umupo sa table na kinaroroonan ni Seven. Gusto ko kasi

siyang lokohin,kitang kita ko ang lungkot sa mukha niya habang nakatingin sa
akin.Hindi kasi ako ngumingiti. Halos mabaliw na nga ako kakapigil ng tawa ko..

"O-order ka muna Zoey.." Sabi niya at binigay niya sa akin ang menu list. Tinakpan
ko ang mukha ko for I was doing my best not to laugh..

Umorder na ako ng pasta,usual na inoorder ko and of course smoothies. Ang ganda

ganda talaga ng mood ko ngayon. Balak ko din sana after nito ay tawagan ko si Kyle.
Miss na miss ko na kaya siya. Sigurado ako nagaalala yun dahil hindi ako nagpaalam
sa kanya. Ang himbing kasi ng tulog niya. Yung phone ko nagloloko pa,siguro
hihiramin ko na lang yung phone ni Seven mamaya..

"Ilang araw lang tayo hindi nagkita tatay na tatay na yang itsura mo.." Dire-
diretso kong sabi kay Seven na pumukaw naman ng atensyon niya. Tinignan niya ako at
kita kong nalulungkot pa din siya sa taray-tarayan ko. Muntik na talaga akong
matawa.

"S-si Froilan kasi.. Sobrang kulit.." Bumuntong hininga siya.. "Zoey.." Inabot niya
ang kamay ko at nakita ko na naman ang mukha niyang nakakaawa..
At doon na talaga ako bumigay.. Natawa na talaga ako..

"HAHAHAHA! Seven! You. Should. Have. Seen.. Your face!!" I raised my right hand to
him.. Kitang-kita ko agad na nawala ang kaba sa mukha niya nung tumawa ako. Pabiro
niyang pinalo ang braso ko..

"God! Zoey! Ano bang pumasok sa isip mo! Akala ko talaga galit ka pa din sa akin..
You freak!"

"Hahaha! Ohh God Seven! Sorry talaga! Pwede na pala akong artista noh? What do you
think Seven?" Ngumiti siya sa akin as he made a very deep sigh..

"Hindi mo alam kung gaano mo pinagaan ang loob ko nung tumawa ka.." I was still
giggling,nagkatinginan kami at sobrang gaan sa pakiramdam talaga.. "Ano? Dapat nga
pasalamatan mo ko eh.. Kita mo.. Ngayon mas sumaya ka pa.." He sniggered. Dumating
na yung orders namin..Kaya nainterrupt kami sandali.. Tahimik lang kami ni Seven at
nagsimula ng kumain.. Although tahimik nga kami,parehas naman din kaming hindi
mapigil ang mga ngiti..

"So? Kamusta si Alice?" I asked out of nowhere na hindi naman niya

ikinagulat..Pinunasan niya ang bibig niya while he finished to munch his food..

"She's a good mother to Froilan.." The tender love in his eyes was purely
divulged."Gusto ko ulit siya pakasalan.." I gasped.. Napatakip ako ng bibig ko..

"Ohh myy! You propsed to her again? Wow! Seven.. Last mo na yan.. Huwag mo na
siyang lolokohin ha! I'm gonna shoved my fist to your throat I swear pag ginawa mo
pa yun.." He cackled after I scoffed at him..

"Takot ko na lang na linukin ang kamao mo Zoey.." He uttered.. Nagtawanan kaming

dalawa at masaya naman ang paguusap namin. Pinakita niya pa sa akin ang pictures
nila ni Froilan..Kamukhang kamukha siya ni Seven.. As in..

Kami kaya ni Kyle? Gusto ko kasi madaming anak.. I mentally giggled about the
thought.. Ramdam na ramdam ko na naman ang pag-iinit ng pisngi ko..

"Ay si Herrera oh!" Turo ni Seven sa likod ko kaya agad akong napalingon.. Narinig
ko na lang ang walang tigil niyang pagtawa..

"Hahaha I got you! Zoey.. Zoey... Really! You're so inlove with him..." He laughed
while shooking his head.. Hinampas ko nga yung braso niya. Kainis! Niloloko pa
ako..

"You're such a pain in the ass Seven!" I scoffed at him while I played my fork..
Tumahimik naman si Seven as he tried to act nonchalantly. Hindi kasi niya mapigil
yung tawa niya..

"Ohh Shit! Muntik ko na makalimutan.." Napatingin ako sa kanya habang may kinukuha
siya sa bulsa niya..Inabot niya sa akin yung papel.. It's a mental institute at
nanlaki yung mata ko ng makita ko ang pangalan ni Kath.. Somehow I felt my chest
tighten.. Alam kong wala siya sa katinuan noon pero ang sakit pa din pag naaalala
kong siya ang dahilan kung bakit nawala sa amin ni Kyle ang anak namin noon..
"Nakilala ko siya nung nagpa-feeding sila Alice sa institute na yan.. Familiar siya
akin kaya naman kinausap ko.. She's doing great,nung una nahihiya siya lapitan ako.
Kilala niya daw ako.. Pero.."He took a sip on his frappe "Natatakot siya.. She
desperately wants to talk to you kaya gusto niyang iparating sa'yo yan.." My body
frozed that moment.. Si Kath? Gusto ako makausap? For what?

Matagal akong nakatitig sa kawalan pero tinapik ni Seven ang balikat ko..
"She's a part of your past.. Hindi ka makakamove on hanggang hindi mo inaayos ang
dapat ayusin.. Walang mawawala kung kakausapin mo siya.. I think she has clean
intentions.."

I still have doubts on this pero may point si Seven. Wala naman mawawala kung
pupuntahan ko si Kath.. Andun yung takot ko pero buong tapang ko siyang haharapin.
May tiwala ako kay Seven at nung sinabi niyang malinis ang intensyon nito. Lumakas
ang loob ko.

Pagkatapos namin kumain ni Seven,hinatid niya ako mismo sa mental institute..

Sinamahan niya pa din ako kahit na sabi ko umuwi na siya at baka hinahanap na siya
ni Alice at Froilan,pero he insisted..

Nanginginig ang buong katawan ko sa hindi ko malaman na dahilan nung bumaba kami ng
kotse ni Seven. Inakbayan niya ako at ngumiti siya sa akin..

"Hihintayin kita sa labas.. Nasa loob siya.." He said as he guided me to the

lobby.. Tahimik ang institute at napakalinis,hindi basta basta nakakalabas sa part
na may garden ang mga patients unless kung okay na sila at harmless na.. Si Kath ay
malayang nakakaikot sa buong institute,infact kilala siya agad sa lobby..

"Ayun po siya ma'am.." Turo sa akin nung nurse. Tinignan ko ang direksyon kung saan
siya may tinuro.

Well,I know talagang maganda na si Kath. Lahat ng lalaki dati sa campus namin gusto
siya kahit na alam nila ang history nito.. Pero mas gumanda siya ngayon. Her hair
was long and silky like the usual but wavy this time. Lalong bumagay sa
kanya,nakaupo siya sa garden at may hawak-hawak siyang paint brush. She was
painting something,hindi niya ako napansin kaya naman tinanguan ko na yung nurse na
nasa likod ko.. I gave her a genuflection that I can mange myself. Ewan ko pero
kalamado na ako ngayon lalo na nung nakita ko siya. Mukhang ang amo-amo ng mukha
niya ngayon,hindi tulad nung huli ko siyang nakita..

Lumapit ako sa kanya pero patuloy pa din siya sa ginagawa niya..I cleared my throat
to hasped some of her attention..

She looked at me with her brows touching each other.. Nung nakilala niya ako
napatayo siya..

"Z-zoey.." Obviously she's having a panick attack by now,halos nagkanda laglagan

ang mga painting materials niya. Hindi din siya makatingin ng diretso sa akin.."K-
kanina ka pa diyan?" She asked. I saw she was swallowing every mere second she can.
Halatang halata na natataranta siya which is not the usual her. At that
point,napansin ko kung gaano kalaki ang pinagbago niya..

"U-upo ka Zoey.." She gestured the bench beside her,umupo ako doon habang
tinitignan ko siya.. "What do you w-want? Coffee? J-juice? Tell me anything..
Mayroon ako sa room ko kung gusto mo----" I held her wrist to cut her off. Alam
kong hindi makakabuti sa kagaya niya ang pagkataranta niya at ang situation ngayon.
Tinignan niya ang kamay kong nakahawak sa kanya,then she looked at me right through
my eyes..

She licked her bottom lip as she pursed it together with the other.. I gave her my
most sincere smile nung magkatinginan kami..
At ang sumunod na nangyari ay ang hindi ko ineexpect..

She cried..

"Zo..ey.. P-patawarin mo k-ko.. I'm r-really s-sorry.." Halos hindi ko maintindihan

ang sinabi niya dahil sa iyak niya,she hugged me tightly at lalo siyang napaiyak
the moment I did my snappy comeback,I hugged her back..

Halos madurog din ang puso ko sa nakikita kong kalagayan niya.. I tapped her back
to comfort her.. Tapos na yun at nangyari na. Alam kong may dahilan din ang Diyos
kaya nangyari yon. Masayang masaya lang din talaga ako dahil nakikita ko kung gaano
na kalaki ang pinagbago ni Kath..

***

"So.." Tinignan ko siya.. "Kamusta ka na Kath?" She looked at me and she genuinely
smiled. There's something in her na sobrang nakaka mesmerized,ang gloomy ng aura
niya..

"Haay.. Eto.. Paminsan-minsan medyo sinusumpong.. Pero nacocontrol naman.." Lalong

lumaki ang mga ngiti niya..Same thing happened to me,napangiti ako. Dahil malalaman
mong okay na talaga ang isang mentally ill na pasyente kung makikita mong tanggap
nila sa sarili nila ang sakit nila. Mas may tendency na ma-control nila ito at mas
malaki ang chance na maging okay sila.. for good..

"Talaga? I'm happy for you.." I giggled.. Tinignan niya ako at unti-unti nawala ang
ngiti sa mukha niya. She held my hands and smiled weakly..

"Alam ko lahat.. Lahat lahat Zoey.." Napayuko siya.. "Mahal na mahal ka niya.."
She swallowed and her mouth was a bit parted.. "Sobra.."

I took a glimpse of her,hindi na siya nakatingin sa akin..

"Lahat ng bagay na pinapahalagahan mo,pinapahalahagahan din niya kahit na hindi mo

alam.. Ibang klase yung pagmamahal niya sa'yo Zoey.. Wala akong masasabi.." She
snickered.. "May halong obsession na nga eh.. Alam mo yun.. Bilin daw ba ng ng
sampung beses ang presyo,yung mga land properties niyo eh.. Nagkataon family nila
Marco ang nakabili.. Nakwento nga niya sa akin,takang taka sila bakit importanteng
mabili ni Kyle Herrera ang lupa na yun eh tingin naman nila there's nothing special
with it.." Humarap at tumingin ulit siya sa akin.. "Not until nalaman namin na kayo
pala ang dating may ari.. That explains everything.. Akalain mo yung grumpy na
yon.. Baliw na baliw sa'yo.."

Nagtawanan kami parehas sa napagkwentuhanan namin.. We just found ourselves

laughing like we're in college.. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam ng nagpatawad ka na ng
isang tao na may malaking role sa mga pain na pinagdaanan mo.Kung matino ang pag-
iisip ni Kath siguro talaga matatagalan bago ko siya mapatawad pero iba ang kaso
niya.. I know how much remorse she felt for doing horrible things way back.. Kaya
naman parang ang bigat sa dibdib na hindi siya patawarin..Kaya naman nagpaka-totoo
na ako sa sarili ko..

"I know.. Mahal ko din naman siya eh.. Alam niyong lahat yun.." I made a deep
sigh.. "Mahal na mahal..."

"Alam mo Zoey.. Isa talaga ako sa malulungkot kapag hindi kayo ang nagkatuluyan..
You deserve each other.. Sana maging masaya na kayong dalawa.." She belted out. I
felt that there's a warm hand that touched my heart. Ang sarap madinig ang mga
bagay na yun..

Naramdaman kong may paparating at ganun din si Kath kaya naman sabay kaming
napalingon sa likod..

I saw Marco walking towards us.. I mentally gasped,kaya pala ang dami niyang alam
kay Marco. He looked so matured now,mas bagay sa kanya. At kung ano naman ang
nakita ko sa mga mata ni Kath,ganun din ang nakita ko mga mata ni Marco. May dala-
dala siyang mga pagkain..

Nang malapit na siya sa amin,nakita kong namumula ang mga pisngi ni Kath. I just
rolled my eyes. Buti naman at naappreciate na niya ngayon si Marco..

Marco snaked his free hands on Kath's waist. Hinalikan niya ito sa harap ko and
tingin ko hindi ko na kailangan ng explanation..Masaya ako para kay Kath dahil
kahit na ganyan ang kalagayan niya tinanggap siya ni Marco ng buong buo at nakikita
ko yun ngayon. Mukha silang inlove sa isa't-isa. Sana hindi talaga saktan ni Marco
si Kath. Nakaramdam tuloy ako ng takot para sa kanya..

Nginitian ako ni Marco at nung nakilala niya ako his eyes rigorously widened.
Natawa ako sa reaction niya,hindi niya ako nakilala..

"Z-zoey!" He boomed in disbelief.. Kinurot ni kath yung tagiliran niya dahilan para
mapapitlag siya.."Awww.."

I giggled. Grabe hindi pa din nagbabago,talagang si Kath lagi ang dapat boss sa mga
karelasyon niya..Nagkwentuhan lang kaming tatlo. Mukhang masayang masaya talaga
sila sa isa't isa kahit na sa ganung kalagayan ni Kath. Nakakatuwa na kung dati
titignan ko si Marco napaka happy-go-lucky niya tapos pagdating kay Kath sinuko
niya lahat yun..

I was hindered from our chitchat ng biglang naramdaman ko ang pag-ring ng phone
ko..

"Excuse me.." Sabi ko sa dalawa na busy naman sa isa't-isa..

Tinignan ko ang screen ng phone ko only to see Aya's name there.. Agad ko naman
sinagot.

"Hello..." Mukhang maingay sa kabilang linya but I undoubtedly smiled dahil sa

kabila ng kaingayan. Nadidinig ko ang boses ni Kyle..

[Give me that! Vann stop it!.. Hello.. Zoey! Diyos ko sumagot ka din.. Ano ba Kyle!
Sandali nga! Hoy!....] Natawa ako sa kanila,maya-maya ay kumalma naman sila at
inayos ang mga sarili. Hindi kasi kami magkakaintindihan kung ganito..[Zoey! Bakit
ba kasi naka-off ang phone mo daw?! Naku kanina pa naghuhumirentado si Kyle..
Ayeeee! Bati na pala kayo ha! Hindi ka nagsasabi!!] Si Vann yun at sigurado ako..
Hindi ko pa din sinagot dahil mukhang nag-aagawan sila sa phone.. I can hear Kyle's
groans in frustrations dahil sa kaguluhan nila..

"Ang gulo.." Sabi ko. Mukhang nataranta naman sila..

[Give me that! Damn it! You wanna die?!] Nag-init yung pisngi ko dahil alam kong
siya na ang may hawak ng phone this time.. Nadinig ko na naglalakad siya palayo sa
mga kaibigan namin na walang tigil sa panunukso sa amin.. Parang mga bata,hay
nako.. Ang tatanda na umaarte pa ng ganon.. I heard him cleared his throat..

God! Kinikilabutan ako pag naririnig ko ang boses ni Kyle..[Hello.. Wifey?] Gosh!
Same old effect.. The same Herrera effect that sent chills right through my spine..

"H-hubby.." Ewan ko kung bakit pero alam kong nakangiti siya ngayon.Para bang
nakikita kong unti-unti siyang ngumingiti..

[I thought..y-you leave me.. again.. I was so worried..~Ayiiii putakte Herrera abot

hanggang surigao yung ngiti mo ah!!~ ... Ohhhh shut up Vann!!] Lalo akong natawa
sa kakulitan nila sa kabilang line.. Panay naman ang pagmumura ni Kyle kay Vann..
[Wifey? Are you still there?..]

"O-oo naman.. Andito na ako ulit.."There was a long silence and I was really
smiling from ear to ear. Hindi ko mapigilan yung pagngiti ko.. "I'm not leaving you
anymore.. Hinding hindi na.." I added together with those words I felt goosebumps.
Pakiramdam ko nagtatalon ang lahat sa loob ko,because of too much
happiness..Tahimik din si Kyle pero ramdam na ramdam kong masaya siya at parang
naiimagine ko na siyang nakangiti..

"I love you.." [I love you..] Sabay pa namin sabi.. Natawa kaming parehas..

Ngayon ko lang naramdaman na sa sobrang saya ay nanginginig ang buong katawan ko.
Gusto ko siyang yakapin at halikan. Gusto ko iparamdam sa kanya yung pagmamahal ko
na kahit kailan hindi nawala. Impossible yatang magyari na mawala yon.Dahil sobrang
mahal ko si Kyle..

[Where are you wifey? P-pupuntahan kita..] Sa sobrang saya ko ay tumulo na ang luha
ko.. Napatayo si Kath at si Marco dahil nakita nilang nakangiti akong umiiyak..
Yung boses ni Kyle nanginginig and I can tell that he's on the verge of crying too.
Alam kong this time hindi sa lungkot kung hindi sa saya din.. Sa sobrang saya..
[Zoey? A-are you crying again?] He's voice sounded really worried. I shook my head
as I pursed my lips,as if he could see me..Sa sobrang saya ko talaga hindi na ako
makapag-isip ng tama..

"N-no.. I'm just soooo happy.. Masayang masaya lang talaga ko.." I pursed my lips
again as the tears of joy coming from my eyes won't stop squirming down my cheeks
"K-kasi hindi ka... sumuko.." Napatawa ako na may halong iyak..

[Zoey stop crying please.. Where are you? I wanna see you.. Please...] He pleaded.
Hindi na ako nagpaligoy-ligoy pa..

"Kita tayo sa restaurant ni Drei.. I'll be there in 10 minutes.. Hihintayin kita..

Kyle.." I belted out as I wipped my tears away..

[Okay... I'll be there.. I promise..] He said with his shaky voice.. [Zoey..] He
gain possession of his deep breath... [I love you.. so much..] I smiled
undoubtedly.. Sobrang mahal ko talaga itong lalaking to..

"I love you too Kyle... so much.." I answered as my snappy comeback..

"No matter what happens.. Wait for me Zoey.. I promise I'll be there.." He retorted
as he ended the call..

Agad naman akong tumakbo papunta sa lobby at hinanap si Seven.. May mga kausap
siyang mga fellow doctors niya.

"Oh Zoey! Ano tara na?"

"Ihatid mo ako sa Bon Apetit.. Dali!" I scoffed at him. Feeling ko nga nabastusan
sa akin yung mga fellow doctors niya dahil napasigaw ako. But I didn't mind.
Masyado akong masaya para isipin pa sila.

Dahil ito na..

Ito na yung pinakahihintay ko,ang maging masaya.. Sabik na sabik na akong makasama
ulit si Kyle. Oo nga at magkasama na kami kagabi pero hindi sapat. Hindi sapat yun
para makabawi kami sa mga panahon na nasayang naming dalawa..

"What's with the rush Zoey?.." Kunot noong tanong ni Seven habang nagmamadali
kaming sumakay sa kotse niya..

"Pupuntahan ko si Kyle.. Dalian mo nga diyan! Baka mainip yun umalis bigla!" I
scoffed at him.. Bigla siyang nangiti at nagmadali din na sumakay sa kotse..

On regular basis,siguro napatay ko na si Seven sa sobrang bilis ng takbo namin. But

this time mas lalo ko pang pinapabilisan sa kanya.Sa mga narinig at natuklasan ko
simula kahapon,sapat na yun para ibaba ko ang napakataas kong pride at iwan na ang
masasamang alala ng nakaraan namin. Mahal niya ako,walang duda.. At mahal na mahal
ko din siya..

Handa na akong magsimula ulit kasama siya..

Siya ang gusto kong maging ama ng mga magiging anak ko.

Siya ang gusto kong katabi bago ako matulog at siya din ang gusto kong makita
pagmulat ng mga mata ko..

"Sa wakas Zoey.. Nagising ka na din! You're finally back!" Sigaw ni Seven. Tumawa
lang ako sa sinabi niya..

"Wala na bang ibibilis yan! Bilisan mo pa ano ba!" I squealed while giggling..

Tawa din ng tawa si Seven ng bigla siyang matingin sa rear view mirror..

"Kilala mo ba yan Zoey? Baka si Herrera na yang nasa likod. Kanina pa tayo
sinusundan niyan eh.." Napakunot ang noo kong tumingin sa likod. May isang black
mercedes benz. I furrowed my brows.

"Hindi si Kyle yan. Kausap ko siya kanina eh.." Sabi ko naman sa kanya.

Mabilis kaming nakarating sa Bon Apetit.. Nangiti ako ng nakita ko ang Hummer ni
Kyle na nasa labas na ng restaurant. Dali-dali kaming bumaba ng sasakyan..

"Zoey mauna ka na.. I'll wait for Andrei here. Papunta din siya eh.." I just nodded
ng hindi siya nililingon..

I took a glimpse at the main entrance and I found him there. Kusa akong nangiti..

Kinakalutingting niya yung phone niya na parang kinakabahan.. Natigilan siya sa

ginagawa niya ng makita niya ako..

Unti unti siyang ngumiti sa akin,parang slow motion. I smiled back as I pursed my
lips together to hold on to my tears.. Tears of joy pa din na napakahirap pigilan
because I really felt overwhelmed.. Pakiramdam ko ang tagal naming hindi nagkita..

Nag-umpisa akong lumakad papunta sa kanya.. He was looking at me right through my

eyes and it's as if he can contemplately behold my soul..

Pero bigla siyang napatingin sa likod ang his smile slowly faded away.. Napalingon
din ako sa likod ko,only to see a familiar middle aged man pointing the shaft of
the gun to my direction..

Ang bilis ng mga pangyayari

I heard a very very loud noise.....A noise coming from a gun...

The next think I knew...

Securities are running.

I heard someone squealing.. and... Kyle's face was already in front of me.. He was
hugging me..

Huminto ang mundo ko.. Hindi ako nakagalaw.. My body started trembling..

"AY!!!TUMAWAG KAYO NG AMBULANSYA!! YUNG LALAKI NABARIL!!!"

"HAWAKAN NIYONG MABUTI!! PUTANGINA NA YAN!! IPAPAKULONG YAN!!"

"YUNG LALAKI MAY DUGO!!! DALIAN NIYO!!!"

"PUTANGINA! SI SIR MAY TAMA!!"

He was hugging me really tight.. I felt he slowly untied the rope of his arms
covering my body..

His faced turned colorless.. Pale..

The gunshot was obviously for me.. Pero.. Hinarang niya ang sarili niyang katawan..

Unti-unti kong naramdaman ang pagbigat niya..Niyakap ko agad siya na sa hindi ko

malaman na dahilan ay kinaya ko,sa kabila ng kabigatan niya.. Napatingin ako sa
direkyon ng lalaking hinahawakan ngayon ng mga security guards. Si Mr. Alfonso....

"Hayup ka! Papatayin talaga kita! Ikaw ang pumatay sa anak ko!!"

Nagwawala siya at paulit-ulit akong minumura..

Pero hindi ko pinansin.. Binaling ko agad kay Kyle ang tingin ko..

Nanginig ang buong katawan ko

Naiiyak ako na naiinis.. Ako dapat yun! Para sa akin dapat yun e! Bakit si Kyle?

Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang nararamdaman ko..

"K-kyle.." Pabulong kong sabi habang hingal na hingal akong nakikita ang mga dugong
unti-unting kumakalat sa sahig. He weakly smiled at me,kahit napapapitlag siya sa
sakit..

"Shit,T-that really hurts.." Sinubukan pa niyang tumawa.He tried to reached for my

face,hinawakan ko agad ang kamay niya at dinala sa mukha ko.."I am a man o-of
words.. I c-came.." Tumulo ang mga luha ko..

"Kyle hindi.. U-umayos ka.. Dadalin ka sa ospital.. M-maguusap pa tayo."I gasped

and swallowed the rigorous lump on my throat.. Hindi pa din halos ma-absorb ng utak
ko ang mga nangyayari.." H-hubby...." I whispered..

He caressed my cheeks,I saw he winced in pain.. It gave me a hint to breakdown.

Naiyak na ako at napahagulgol..

"I'm s-sorry Z--oey.." He said as he was slowly closing his eyes..

"No! No! Kyle! Hinde! Open your eyes!!" I shouted as I shake his shoulders. Niyakap
ko siya ng mahigpit.."Ang tigas ng ulo mo Kyle! Buksan mo yang mga mata mo! Huwag
na huwag mo akong gaganyanin Kyle!! Hindi mo ko iiwan!! Kyle!! Oh my God!!
Pleaseee..."

"Zoey!" I glanced at Seven while i'm crying my heart out,gulat na gulat siyaa
nakita niya..

Hindi ko alam pero parang tumigil ang mundo ko ng maramdaman kong bumigat ang
balikat niya..

Narinig ko na lang ang maingay na tunog ng ambulansya at ng mga taong nagkakagulo

sa paligid..
*******

A/N: Please don't kill me guys.. Alam ko kung ano ang mas makakakabuti sa kanila..

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Chapter 37 - Pieces of Puzzles.. (Part three)

Aya's POV

Halos hindi na ako huminga,sa tanang buhay ko ito na yata ang isa sa pinaka kabang
kaba ako.. Nakatanggap ako ng tawag galing kay Seven na nabaril daw si Kyle. Agad
kaming pumunta sa St. Marys si Xeth.. Doon daw kasi dinala si Kyle..

Pag park pa lang namin mabigat na talaga ang pakiramdam ko,kahit kailan hindi ako
naging ganitong ka-balisa. Ang daming media sa harap ng ospital. Lahat sila
nagnanais na makapasok at makabalita sa kung ano ang nangyari sa isang 'Sebastian
Kyle Herrera'. Pero ganun din karami ang securities na bumabawal sa kanila.
Inabutan agad ako ni Xeth ng hoodie at pinasoot sa akin..

"Babe dire-diretso lang ha? Kapit ka lang sa akin.."

Tumango lang ako at niyakap niya ako ng mahigpit. Papalapit pa lang kami ay
napansin na kami nung ibang media kaya naman agad kaming ilalayan ng mga securities
ng Herrera.. Hinabol nila kami ng nakakasilaw na mga flash ng camera at mga voice
recorders..

"Mr. De Silvia bilang pinakamalapit na kamag-anak ni Sebastian Kyle Herrera ano

masasabi mo na hindi naman pala para sa kanya ang bala ng baril kung hindi para sa
kanyang rumored girlfriend?"

"Matuturing ba itong failed assassination at pang-front lang kanyang girlfriend

dahil sa pagbagsak ng Wyatt Empire?"

"Business pa din ba ang dahilan? Mr. De Silvia pwede bang ikaw muna ang ma-
interview?"

"May alam ka bang naka-away o nakaalitan ng pinsan mo? Isa ba itong attempt
assassination?"

Lahat ng tanong nila ay mga hokus pokus lang,walang katuturan. Lahat imbento dahil
halatang halata naman. Kumalat agad sa media ang nangyari kay Kyle kaya naman tutok
din ang mga ito sa kung anong balita ang pwede nilang masagap..Inalalayan kami ng
securities papunta sa private na entrance ng ospital.. Sumakay din kami sa private
na elevator at nakabantay sa amin ang anim na securities ng mga Herrera..

Nakarating kami sa tenth floor ng ospital. Tinahak namin ang daan papunta sa
operating room dahil hanggang ngayon ay nandoon pa din daw si Kyle..

Bumungad sa akin si Andrei kasama si Bella. Putlang-putla si Andrei at may kausap

sa phone. Tumingin siya sa akin at matipid na tumango. Akala ko,pinakagrabe na ang
itsura ko dahil sa pagkabalisa pero nagkamali ako..
Nakita kong tulala si Zoey na naka-upo sa waiting area katabi ng operating room.
Hindi niya man lang napansin ang pagdating ko. May hawak siyang rosary at dasal
siya ng dasal ng tahimik. Napipikit pa siya ng mariin minsan at tuloy tuloy ang
pagiyak.. Her fingers are intertwined and it was placed near her mouth.. Hindi
maipinta ang mukha niya at may mga bahid din ng dugo ang damit niya...

Naikwento na sa akin ni Seven ang nangyari kanina sa phone kaya naman hindi na ako
nagtanong dahil siguradong walang sasagot sa tanong ko.lahat sila ay magulo ang
isip at nag-aalala para kay Kyle..

Andrei was pacing back and forth.. Bella was leaning on the wall silently praying
as well..

Si Seven kausap ang mga fellow doctors niya at mukhang frustrated na frustrated din
ang itsura. Si Xeth ay kanina pa din tahimik at walang kibo.Pangalawang beses ko na
din nakitang seryosong seryoso si Vann at pati na rin si Phoebe.

Pero ang pinaka malala talaga ay si Zoey...

Iyak siya ng iyak pero walang itong tunog. Salita siya ng salita ng tahimik at
dasal ng dasal. Halos hindi koo malaman kung nababaliw na ba siya o ano. Umupo na
nga ako sa tabi niya pero hindi niya ako napansin..

"Uuwi si Dad. He already knew.." Pambabasag sa katahimikan ni Andrei. Ito ang unang
beses kong makikita ang tatay nila. Walang pa sa kahit isa sa amin ang nakakakita
dito. Ako lang yata ang nag-iisang pumansin kay Andrei dahil walang nag-react sa
sinabi niya..

Isang oras..

Dalawang oras..

Tatlong oras..

Paiba-iba kami ng pwesto.

May bababa para bumili ng kape,may uupo,may tatayo,may maninigarilyo sa balcony,may

kakagatin ang kuko,may walang malang gawin,may nanlalamig na ang kamay sa kaba..

Paiba-iba pero pero iisa lang ang nais namin lahat.. Ang maging maayos si Kyle..

Lumipas ang thirty minutes at biglang bumukas ang pinto ng operating room,doon ko
pa lang nakitang kumilos si Zoey dahil napa-pitlag siya sa tunog ng pagbukas ng
pinto..

Lumabas na sa wakas ang Doctor,mabilis na lumapit agad si Andrei dito..

"Doc. H-how's my brother?..." Tinanggal ng doktor ang mask at salamin niya,hinarap

niya kami with a agitate and anxious look. Tumayo si Zoey at akmang lumapit pero
natigilan siya ng nagsalita ang doktor. Nanginginig din ang buong katawan niya kaya
naman niyakap ko siya..

"We�ve done all we can. Natanggal namin ang bala ng baril na tumama sa left part ng
spine niya.. We all know that in was connected to our brain.. I must say,he's still
lucky..He�s been stabilized but unfortunately she has slipped into a state of coma.
I�m so sorry. We�ve tried everything we can if he hasn�t woken up in more than a
week. It�s up to him now...� The doktor belted out with a dismay look. Akala ko
magiging okay na at least buhay at ligtas si Kyle pero hindi pala,he's in coma..

�There has to be something you can do! It�s your job! Damn it! What kind of Doctor
are you---" Natigilan si Drei ng hawakan ni Bella ang balikat niya habang umiiling
ito. Agad namang kumalma si Andrei pero sinipa niya ang pader sa likod niya at
napasabunot sa buhok..

�I�m sorry but there is nothing else I can do. It�s up to him now. We will make him
as comfortable as we can but the rest is up to him.. Magdasal na lang tayo.. Yun
ang pwede nating gawin ngayon.. Excuse me..� The doctor added before he walked away
from us..

Nabaling ang tingin ko kay Zoey na sunod-sunod ang hikbi. Halos hindi na siya
makahinga..

"A-aya.. He.. S-save.. me... He's so.. stupid.. A-ako dapat ang ..nandoon.. Not
him.." I caressed her back at niyakap ko siya.. She kept blaming herself..

"Hush Zoey.. Walang may gusto ng nangyari.. Lalaban si Kyle.. Alam ko lalaban
siya.." Although gusto ko din umiyak ngayon pinigilan ko ang sarili ko dahil baka
hindi na kayanin pa si Zoey. Lalo namang lumakas ang pag-iyak niya..

****

Nilipat na ng ICU si Kyle,private room ito at limitado lang ang pwedeng pumasok.
Maingat pa din kami dahil madaming nagkalat sa media ang gusto mainterview ang
kahit isa sa amin. Sabi ni Andrei ay huwag na huwag daw magbibigay ng statement
dahil hindi makakatulong at makakalala lang lalo na sa kalagayan ni Zoey..

Ang dating maligsi ang katawan na si Kyle ay nakahilata na ngayon sa isang purong
puting kama. Natutulog ng mahimbing at wala kaming kasigaraduhan kung kailangan
siya magigising..

Nasa tabi ng kama si Zoey at hawak-hawak niya ang kamay ni Kyle habang hinihimas
ang ulo nito.. Lahat kami nakakain na,pero si Zoey hindi ko pa nakikitang kumakain
magmula ng lumabas ng operating room si Kyle..

Ngumuso sa akin si Vann at tinuturo si Zoey na maghapon na yatang nakatitig kay

Kyle. I made a deep sigh before walking towards her..I held her shoulders while
lightly shaking it..

"Zoey.. Kumain ka muna. Sila Phoebe muna ang magbabantay dito.." Sabi ko sa
kanya,pero hindi man lang yata natinag dahil hindi niya man lang ako nilingon .
Umiling lang siya ng umiling..

"H-hindi.. Ayoko.. Malay mo.. Magising na si Kyle,at hanapin niya ako.. T-tapos
wala ako.. B-baka magalit siya eh.." She said with a shaky voice. Nagkatinginan
kami nila Andrei na naka-upo sa sofa at nanonood ng balita.. Hinawakan lalo ni Zoey
nag mahigpit ang kamay ni Kyle at hinalikan ito. Masyadong bumigat ang pakiramdam
ko sa nakita ko..Kaya hindi na ako nakapagsalita..

"Alam mo Zoey.. Dapat nga kumain ka muna.. Kanina ka pa diyan baka bumaho hininga
mo.. Gusto mo ba pagkagising ni Herrera maamoy niya yun? Nako! Eh sa amin magagalit
yan..Ang sabihin pinapabayaan ka namin.. At saka... " Vann looked at us and
winked.. Tinapik niya ang balikat ni Zoey at kuwari itong inamoy.. "Ang baho mo na!
Nako! Pag ganyan ang amoy mo at nagising si Herrera eh baka mambabae pa yan..
Maligo ka muna at magayos.. Kami na bahala magsabi sa kanya na kaya wala ka pa eh
dahil pinaghahandaan mo yung pag-gising niya.." He added,mapait akong napangiti
dahil kahit paano nakakagaan ng atmosphere ang mga sinabi ni Vann.. Pakiramdam ko
din gumaan ang pakiramdam ko. Sana mag-dilang anghel siya..

Nakuha niya ang atensyon ni Zoey sa sinabi niya.. "At saka din nga pala.. Alam mo
namang kami pa mismo ang kumuha ng mga damit pamalit ng Herrera na yan.. Malamang
mas gusto niya na ikaw,kasi nga love of my life ka niya.. Ha-ha-ha.. Dali na.. Mas
makakabuti kung kakain ka muna at maligo.. Para ready na ready ka,kung magising na
si honeybunch mo.. Diba?.. Sasamahan ka naman ni Xeth at Aya eh.. " Parang bata
naman na unti-unting tumango si Zoey sa sinabi ni Vann,nakahinga naman ako ng
maluwag..

Binaling ni Zoey ang tingin niya sa natutulog na si Kyle.. Pinunasan niya ang luha
sa mukha niya..

"H-hubby.. Sandali lang ha? Kukuha kita ng damit.. Promise.. Sandali lang ako.."
Pagpapaalam niya na dahilan para mapayuko kaming lahat.. Hinalikan niya si Kyle sa
noo at sa kamay.. Napailing na lang ako. Ang dami ng pinagdaanan ng dalawang to
pero eto pa din sila.. Sana matapos na talaga to.. Naawa na ako sa kanila. Hindi na
sila sumaya.. Ang unfair din minsan ng buhay eh..

Humarap sa akin si Zoey at tumango-tango.. I smiled at her para naman lumakas ang
loob niya. Halatang pinipilit niyang maging malakas para kay Kyle,kaya pag talaga
yang Kyle na yan nang-iwan bigla,hindi ko siya mapapatawad..

Sumunod sa amin ang anim na securities ng mga Herrera para ihatid kami hanggang sa
mansion. Nakasunod lang naman sila sa amin at may sarili silang sasakyan. Nahirapan
kami kasi naka-abang pa din talaga yung mga media sa baba ng ospital..Naghoodie
lang kaming tatlong nila Zoey para hindi na kami makita pero dahil malakas silang
makatunog nagkagulo pa din sila.. Nanatiling matatag si Zoey sa mga walang
kwentang tanong sa kanya ng media..

"Gaano na kayong katagal ni Mr. Herrera?"

"Anong masasabi mo na dahil sayo ngayon nag-aagaw buhay ang boyfriend mo?"

"Anong masasabi mo sa issue na ikaw ang master mind sa assassination attempt sa

isang Sebastian Kyle Herrera at ang issue na gusto mo daw malipat lahat sa pangalan
mo ang ari-arian nila?"

"Totoo ba na isa kang bayarang babae?"

Gusto ko silang sapakin lahat dahil hindi na nga sila nakakatulong,nakakadagdag pa

sila sa problema. Pero wala naman kami nagawa.Nang makapasok kami sa sasakyan,hindi
na napigilan ni Zoey ang maiyak..

"Aya.. B-bakit ganun sila?.." I gritted my teeth dahil sa inis ko sa mga

reporters.Okay na si Zoey kanina eh nakakainis lang talaga sila,perhaps they're
just worsening the situation..

"Huwag mo silang pansinin Zoey. Hindi makakabuti. Alam naman natin na hindi ka
ganon.." I tried my best to smile at her,maya-maya ay tumahan naman siya..

Nang makarating kami sa Herrera mansion,nagmamadali kaming pumasok sa loob.

Nagpaluto kami ng pagkain at nagpaayos ng mga pwedeng dalhin sa ospital. Nagpabili
din kami sa maids ng extrang mga damit para dito na din kami makiligo. Malayo
masyado ang bahay namin,isa pa nagmamdali si Zoey na makabalik sa ospital kaya
naman hindi na kami nagtanong at tumanggi pa..

"Manang.. Pati yung mga damit ni Kyle.. Pakuha na din.. Pagdadala namin siya para
may pampalit siya.. Gusto kasi ni Zoey yung damit na gamitin yung hindi pang
ospital eh.." Sabi ni Xeth kila manang.

Pero nag-tinginan lang sila at parang ayaw sundin ang pinagagawa nito. I furrowed
my brows together. Bakit? Ano bang problema sa sinabi ng asawa ko? Nagtataka din na
nakatingin si Zoey sa kanila...

"Sir kabilin-bilinan ho kasi ni Sir Seb na walang papasok sa kwarto niya maliban sa
kanya.. Nakalock po yun at wala kaming duplicate na susi.. Hindi niya kami
binigyan.." Sabi nung isang maid na nasa middle age na din. Tinignan naman namin
si manang na parang hindi din alam ang gagawin..

"Tama yon iho. Dalawang taon na kaming hindi nakakapag linis doon dahil siya mismo
ang naglilinis. Mahigpit niyang sabi yon.. Magagalit yun.." I furrowed my brows
more.Totoo nga pala talaga yung sinasabi ng mga katulong nila dati na hindi
nagpapapasok si Kyle ng kahit na sino sa kwarto niya. Napaisip tuloy ako kung
bakit.

"Manang bukas ba ang guest room na adjacent sa kwarto ni Kyle?" Napalingon kami ng
biglang magsalita si Zoey sa likuran namin..

"Ay O-oo iha.. Pero may lockcode yung adjacent door at hindi din namin alam ang
combination.. Si Kyle lang din ang nakakaalam.. Pinagbabawal din niya kasi kami
doon.."

"Pakuha po ng susi nung guest room please.." Ngumiti lang si Zoey na parang
binabaliwala ang sinasabi ni manang.. Napakamot tuloy ng ulo yung matanda pero
sinunod din siya..

"Thank you manang.." Tumalikod na agad si Zoey para pumunta sa guest room. Sumunod
naman kami ni Xeth sa kanya..

Pagpasok niya ng guest room pumunta siya sa isang pinto na katabi ng walk-in
closet.. At totoo ngang may lock code yon.. Adjacent yung pinto sa kwarto ni
Kyle,kung tutuusin kwarto nila dati yon..

Hindi man lang siya nagisip o kung ano pa man. Tinype niya ang code at aksidente na
nakita namin ito..

'220816'

Matagal bago naabsorb ng utak ko yung lock code ng adjacent door. Pero napailing na
lang ako, Birthday kasi ni Kyle December 22.. Birthday naman ni Zoey April 8.. At
August 16 naman sa pagkakaalam ko naging sila nung college kami..

Narinig na namin ang unlocking sound nung pinto at nagkatinginan kami ni

Xeth,ginalaw niya ang ulo niya parang sinasabi niya na lumayo muna kami dahil
siguro kailangan mapag-isa ni Zoey..Pumasok na si Zoey sa kwarto at nagsimula na
kaming lumakad paalis pero natigilan kami ng makarinig kami ng malakas na kalabog..

Natataranta kaming bumalik agad at pumasok na sa kwarto ni Kyle kung saan

nanggaling ang kalabog na iyon. Bumungad sa amin si Zoey na nanginginig ang balikat
at humahagulgol habang nakatakip ang kamay sa bibig,naka-upo siya sa sahig mismo..
Palakas ng palakas ang iyak niya.. Napatingin ako kay Xeth na nakatitig sa buong
kwarto at tulala..Kaya naman inikot ko ang mata ko para makita kung ano ang
meron....

Mga Paintings...

Pictures..

Sobrang daming paintings at pictures..

Halos mapuno na ang kwarto ng paintings at pictures.. Napaka bango ng kwarto,amoy

strawberry.. Muntik na din tumulo ang luha ko dahil nahahawa ako sa paghagulgol ni
Zoey.. Napakalakas ng iyak niya,kahit ako siguro ang nasa kalagayan niya..
Mapapahagulgol din ako..

Ngayon nabuo sa isip ko kung bakit noong halos dalawang taon na wala si Zoey..
Nawawala din si Kyle tuwing sabado at linggo.. Nasagot na lahat ng tanong ko..

Mga stolen pictures ni Zoey sa Texas.. Lahat naman ay maganda talaga,pero lahat ay
stolen shots.. May nakatawa,may nakangiti,may naglalakad,may kuha din na nasa
trabaho siya..Lahat naka-personalize at naka-laminate..

Parang lalong kinurot ang puso ko ng makita sa left side ng kwarto ang isang
section ng mga picture collage.. Mga pictures ni Kyle at Zoey noong sila pa nung
college. Ang bata pa nilang tignan pero parehas na sobrang saya nila sa mga
pictures. Makikita talaga kung gaano sila kainlove sa isa't isa.. Yung mga
paintings din na nakasabit sa tingin ko ay ang mga paintings galing sa imagination
ni Kyle.. Yung mga mukha ni Zoey sa isip niya.. At talaga namang ang gaganda nito..

Hindi ako makapaniwala na ang isang masungit at seryosong Kyle Herrera ay ganitong
ka-sentimental pagdating kay Zoey..

May malaking telescope din sa loob ng kwarto na nakalagay sa tabi ng bintana..

Kamukha yun nung telescope na natanggap ni Zoey nung house blessing niya.. Iyak pa
din ng iyak si Zoey habang iniikot ang mata niya sa buong kwarto. Kung sa iba ko
ito nakita,matatakot ako kasi parang gawain ng taong may matinding obsession.. Pero
hindi,nakaramdam ako ng lungkot na may halong saya.Palagay ko ito ang kanyang room
of pain.. Dahil oras na makita mo ang loob,mararamdaman mo ang sobrang pangungulila
ng may-ari at ang sakit na nararamdaman niya..

Hindi ko maintindihan ang nararamdaman ko.. Basta ang alam ko walang makakapantay
kung paano magmahall si Kyle.. Sobra-sobra at umaapaw ito kung ipapaliwanag..

Tinulungan ni Xeth tumayo si Zoey,nakasalampak kasi siya sa sahig at iyak ng iyak..

Siguro lalong bumigat ang pakiramdam niya sa nakita niya dahil nasa ganitong
kalagayan ngayon si Kyle,na wala naman siyang magawa..

"X-xeth.." She belted out between her sobs,yumakap siya kay Xeth at lalong lumakas
na naman ang hagulgol niya..

"Hush Zoey.. Tama na.." Xeth comforted her.. I made a deep sigh.. "Grabe no..
Walang duda talaga.. Mahal na mahal ka ng pinsan ko.. Kaya dapat maging malakas ka
para sa kanya.. We have to hurry.. Bumalik na tayo sa ospital. Baka magising na si
Kyle.." Zoey tried her best to pull herself together and nodded reluctantly..

Nung tumahan siya,inayos na niya ang mga dadalhin na gamit ni Kyle..

Yung mga panglagay sa katawan na kung ano-ano,mga tootbrush at pabango..

"M-madiwara yun.. Ayaw niya ng bumabaho siya.. " She smiled weakly habang
pinapakita niya sa amin ang mga dadalhin niya.. Kitang-kita ko na pinipilit niyang
maging okay. Naawa na din ako kay Zoey dahil mugtong mugto na ang mata niya dahil
sa pag-iyak..

Naligo siya agad at nagbihis para makabalik kami sa ospital.. Hawak-hawak lang ni
Zoey sa sasakyan yung mga gamit ni Kyle. Nakatitig lang siya sa bintana at
tahimik.. Nakasunod pa din sa amin syempre ang securities ng mga Herrera..

Hindi kami gaanong nahirapan papasok dahil lakad-takbo ang ginawa namin at mas
dumami ang securities ngayon kasabay ng mas pag dami ang media.. Nagtaka ako dahil
kanina bago kami umalis hindi sila ganyan kadami..

Pag-akyat namin sa taas.. Malayo pa lang kami ay may napansin na talaga akong
kakaiba.. Talagang mas dumami ang securities.. Dire-diretso kami ni Zoey pero
pinapasok naman kami dahil sa kilala kami ng mga ito..

Pumasok na kami sa room ni Kyle at nakita namin na may kausap si Drei na middle
aged na lalaki,nakatalikod ito sa amin at mukhang malungkot ang mukha ni Andrei na
nakikipag-usap.. Matangkad siya at pansin na pansin ko ang pagiging authorative
niya..Napatingin sa amin si Andrei dahilan para mapatingin din sa amin ang lalaking
kausap niya..

Halos malag-lag ang panga ko ng makita ko ang itsura niya.. Pinaghalong mukha ni
Andrei at ni Kyle.. Nasa middle age na ang hula kong edad niya pero ang gwapo pa
din.. He's wearing a black tuxedo na lalong nakapag-paalala sa amin kay Kyle.
Napaka-seryoso ng mukha niya.. Agad napunta ang tingin niya kay Zoey at tinignan
ito mula ulo hanggang paa..

"Zoey, Aya.. Xeth.. Ang Dad namin.. Kakadating lang niya kanina---"

Nagulat ako ng bilgang tumakbo si Zoey papunta sa lalaking yon at niyakap niya ng
mahigpit.. Nagsimula na naman humagulgol si Zoey..

"I-I'm sorry po.. K-kalanan ko.. Kasalanan ko.. Patawarin niyo po ako.." Halatang
nagulat naman ang lalaki sa ginawa ni Zoey.. Pero hindi naglaon ay niyakap niya
pabalik si Zoey. He smiled weakly as he tapped her back,Zoey was gripping the old
man's tuxedo really hard while crying her heart out..

"Stop blaming yourself hija.. No one wanted this to happened.." The old man belted
out.. Gumaan naman ang loob ko kasi sobrang bait pala niya. Akala ko magagalit siya
kay Zoey pero hindi. Pinalakas pa niya ang loob nito.. "My son won't give up that
easily.. I know him too well so pull yourself together hija..." He added. Humigpit
naman lalo ang yakap ni Zoey sa Daddy ni Kyle.. Actually it was really my first
time to see their father. Kahit si Xeth,sa newspaper lang niya nakikita ito dahil
sobrang busy. Wala naman kasi alam si Xeth pagdating sa side ng tatay ni Kyle dahil
pinsan niya lang ito sa mother side..

Pagkatapos noon..Tumahimik ang buong kwarto. Tumabi na ulit si Zoey sa kama ni

Kyle. Ang Daddy naman nila may kausap sa phone at pinapaayos ang kaso na pwedeng
isampa kay Mr. Alfonso.. Hindi naman talaga kasalanan ni Zoey ang pagkamatay ng
anak niya dahil staff ni Zoey ang nagkamali..Pati sa mga media,pinaayos ng Daddy ni
Kyle.. Kyle's dad was really full of authority.. Para bang nakakatakot pag
nagsasalita siya,at kailangan mo siyang sundin..

Si Xeth naman pinili na lang matulog sa extrang sofa,sila Vann at Phoebe babalik
daw mamaya.. Si Andrei,may kausap din sa phone..

Hindi ko din namalayan na nakatulog na pala ko sa sofa..

Napabalikwas ako mula sa pagkakatulog dahil sa isang matinis na ingay na nagmumula

sa kwartong kinaroroonan namin..

Tumingin ako kay Zoey na agad din napa-angat ang ulo dahil mukhang nakatulog siya
hawak ang kamay ni Kyle..

Nakita ko na lang na tumakbo si Andrei papunta sa intercom ng room connected sa

nurse station..

"Nurse! Nurse! Pumunta kayo dito! Please dalian niyo!" Sigaw ni Andrei dito..

Zoey's mouth was parted a bit,nakatitig lang siya kay Kyle na para bang tumigil ang
mundo niya. Kahit ako tumigil din ang mundo ko sa niririnig ko..Tinignan ko ang
screen ng ECG ni Kyle at nag-flat line ito kasabay ng pagpapatuloy ng maingay na
tunog na yon..

Lahat ay tarantang taranta..Hindi rin malaman ng Daddy ni Kyle ang gagawin at ganun
din si Xeth.. Their face was all pale and colorless..

Agad na nagsi-datingan ang mga nurse..

They've checked Kyle's pulse and the IV fluids connected to him..

"He's not breathing! Call CODE BLUE! I repeat CODE BLUE" Napasinghap ako. Dinaluhan
ko si Zoey na malamig na malamig ang kamay at nanlalaki ang matang nakatitig sa
kinaroroonan ni Kyle. Naramdaman ko na lang ang ibang nurse na inilalayo kami sa
kinaroroonan ni Kyle..

"Please po.. Bawal po munang lapitan ang pasyente.." Sabi ng nurse.. Ang lakas ng
kabog ng dibdib ko. At alam kong triple o higit pa ang nararamdaman ni Zoey kaya
naman niyakap ko siya. Nakita ko na lang ang sunod-sunod na pagpatak ng luha niya
pero walang emosyon ang mukha niya..

Mga nurse na ang nakapalibot kay Kyle. Kalahati na lang halos ng katawan niya ang
aming nakikita. Basta ang nakikita ko na lang ay ang pagtaas baba ng katawan niya
because of the force exerted coming from CPR performed on him..

"Check the ventilations here!"

"Restraining order of epinephrine.."

"One milligram of epinephrine in..."

"Respiratory therapy and CPR performed Doc!"

"Shocked advised! Shocked advised!"

"Defibrilator ready Doc!"

�Stop the CPR! Do not touch patient, analyzing....�

"CLEAR!"

Napatignin ako kay Zoey na nakatakip na ang mga kamay sa mga tainga niya at patuloy
na tumutulo ang luha.. Niyakap ko siya ng mahigpit at hindi ko na din napigilang
hindi umiyak. Patuloy pa din ang pag-revive nila kay Kyle.. Napasabunot sa buhok
sila Andrei at Xeth..

Every vicious sound she heard,every single word from the Doctor,and every shock and
electricity applied on Kyle,her body twitched uncontrollably in so much fear.. It
was then again,I've witness her most vulnerable state..

�Stand back�

�Check breathing and pulse!!�

"Still not breathing..Shocked advised!"

"Do not touch the patient!"

"CLEAR!!"

Patuloy pa din sila ang ginagawa nila..It was then,one of the doctor started
shooking his head while doing the CPR method..Nakita kong napatingin dito si Zoey..
Walang pagbabago ang tunog na nanggagaling sa ECG monitor,flat line pa din..

Napapitlag ako ng hinawi ako si Zoey palayo sa kanya.. Humagulgol siya at tumakbo
palabas ng kwarto..

Hindi ko na siya nagawang habulin pa dahil nakita kong tumigil na ang mga doktor sa
ginagawa nila na siyang nakapagpatigil ng mundo naming lahat...

*****

Zoey's POV

Wala akong makita,wala akong maramdaman kung hindi magkahalong galit at takot.. Ang
alam ko na lang dinala ako ng paa ko sa chapel ng ospital..

"Ang damot mo! Napaka damot mo!" I shouted while throwing all the objects I saw..

"Nung una ang mga magulang ko! Ngayon naman ang lalaking pinaka mamahal ko! Kukunin
mo din ha?! Bakit ba ang damot damot mo sa akin!" Hindi ko na nakayanan.. Napaupo
ako sa sahig at wala akong pakialam kung sino man ang makarinig sa akin..

"Bakit pa simula ng magkamali ako dati ganito na nangyari sa buhay ko?! Ako ba may
kasalanan talaga ng lahat ng lahat!? Nagsisisi naman na ako ah?! Masisisi mo ba ako
ngayon kung magalit ako sa'yo?! Kung pwede lang ibalik lahat yun babaguhin ko nga
eh! Pero bakit parang sobra-sobra na! Sobra sobra na yung paghihirap ko! Huwag mo
naman siyang kunin sa akin! Parang-awa mo na.. Hindi ko na kakayanin.. H-hindi na
t-talaga..." Patuloy ang paninikip ng dibdib ko dahil sa sobrang hinanakit..

"H-huwag mo naman gawin to.. Nakikiusap ako.. Nagmamakaawa ako.. Huwag mo muna sa
akin kunin ang Kyle ko.. Hayaan mo naman kaming maging masaya utang na loob!!! P-
parang a-a-awa mo na..."

I cried my heart out right there and then. Walang ibang pinagdadasal kung hindi ang
kaligtasan niya.. Wala akong ibang ginawa kung hindi ang...

Umasa..

Mag-baka sakali..

Magsumamo.... na makasama ko pa siya ulit..

*****

I made a deep sigh as I reminisce all the beautiful memories.. Time really flies..
Parang kailan lang..

Hinawi ko ang ilang dahon na tumatakip sa lapida sa tapat ko..

Mapait akong napangiti..

"Kamusta na?' Pabulong kong tanong kahit na alam kong walang sasagot..

Sigurado ako masaya na kayo pareho.. Miss na miss ko na talaga kayo..

"Wifey!" A smile curled on my lips as I heard his voice.. Tumalikod ako at sinamaan
ko siya ng tingin. Ang tigas ng ulo!
"Ano ka ba naman Kyle! Ang tigas-tigas ng ulo mo!" I walked few strides towards
him.. Inalalayan ko siya palabas ng sasakyan.. "Diba sabi ko sa'yo ako na lang! Ang
kulit mo! Diba ang sabi ng doktor wag ka muna gaano naggagalaw! Gusto mo yata mag-
agaw buhay ka nanaman! Kaya ko naman dumalaw kila mommy mag-isa ang kuli--"

I was cut off.. He kissed me tenderly and lovingly.. May cast pa siya sa right arm
niya pero ewan ko ba sa lalaking to at parang walang nangyari talaga sa kanya.. Eh
ako naman syempre magrerespond.. May magagawa pa ba ako? Mahal ko e..

He snaked his left arm on my waist as he pulled away from our kiss.. He embalmed
our foreheads together..I sincerely smiled,siya din naman ngiting ngiti habang
magkadikit ang noo namin..

I stopped myself from rolling my eyes para pigilan ang kilig na nararamdaman ko.
Nakakainis tong Herrera na to! Ang tanda na namin kung makapaglambing para kaming
teenagers..

"I'm fine wifey.. You don't have to nag.. You just forgot the flowers.." Nginuso
niya sa akin yung flowers na nasa loob ng sasakyan. I slapped my forehead
dramatically.. Oo nga pala! Nagiging makakalimutin ako..

He chuckled nung nakita niya akong ngumuso.. Simamantala niya at hinalikan ulit ako
ng mabilis.

"Hurry up.. We need to fetch Drew.." He said..

"Ay oo nga pala! Wait lang.. Magpapaalam lang ako kila mommy at daddy.."

He nodded reluctantly tapos sumakay na siya ng dahan-dahan papasok ng sasakyan. I

made a tsk sound kasi naman napakakulit niya..

Simula ng lumabas siya sa ospital nung nagising na siya mula sa halos apat na araw
na pagkakatulog,hindi na niya halos hinahayaan na nawawala ako sa paningin niya.
Laging gusto niya magkasama kami. Pero gustong gusto ko din naman,ayaw ko na din
nahihiwalay sa kanya..

May trauma na yata akong mawalay sa kanya,kasi naman pakiramdam ko pag hindi ko
siya nakikita,iiwanan na niya akong tuluyan.. Muntik na nga niya akong iwanan nung
nasa ospital at nag-agaw buhay siya...

Napatinigin ako sa gawi ng kinaroroonan ng nila mommy at daddy.. I smiled and

sighed deeply as I inhaled the fresh air.. Ang gaan sa pakiramdam..

Nag-leave at nag offer ako ng prayers para sa kanila.. Iniwanan ko din ang bouquet
ng flowers na binili namin ni Kyle para sa kanilang dalawa..

Umalis na ako at sumakay sa sasakyan kung san naghihintay si Kyle..

May driver kaming kasama kaya nasa likod kaming dalawa.. Tumingin ako sa kanya at
nakita kong tinapik niya ang mga hita niya.. Pinandilatan ko naman siya ng mata at
nginuso ko yung driver.. Nakakahiya kaya!

He shooked his head and tapped it once more na para bang wala lang sa kanya..

"Kyle ano ba may sugat ka pa oh! Pati nakakahiya sa------Ayy ano ba!!"I twitched
because he suddenly grabbed my waist at pilit niya akong kinandong sa mga hita
niya.. Grabe tong lalaking to! Fresh pa nung sugat niya pero ang tigas ng ulo.. I
tried wiggling my body pero hindi kalaunan sumuko din ako. I sighed in defeat dahil
nakita kong ngumisi siya.

His victorious smirk,yeah right.. The Herrera smirk..

Noong naramdaman niya na hindi na ako nagpipitlag at nanlaban,he buried his face at
the curved of my neck.. He was snuffling my scents,and I felt tinglish..

"K-kyle.. Yung.. ano.." I whispered and I mentally slapped myself for it seems like
it was a moan.. I was out of control..

"What?" He asked innocently with his husky voice,he was now nibbling my earlobe..
He was also sniggering..I bit my lower lip because of the sensation I felt..
Nakakainis tong lalaki na to!

Binaon niya lang ang mukha niya sa leeg ko habang nasa byahe kami,hindi muna siya
nagsasalita,pero ramdam ko ang init ng hininga siya sa leeg ko..

Bigla na lang siyang bumuntong hininga at nagsalita..

"I love you Zoey.. without vainglory or pride.. I love you so much.... My love for
you is starting at forever and ending at never.."

I gently closed my eyes and hugged him,binaon ko lalo ang mukha niya sa leeg
ko,nanggigil kasi ako sa kanya..Nasa likod kami ng sasakyan,nakakandong ako sa
kanya,magkayakap kami at wala kaming pakialam sa kung sino man ang makakakita sa
amin..

I wasn't really aware that you could possibly love a person this much at mas lalo
mo pa siyang mamahalin sa bawat araw na makasama mo siya.. Grabe itong nararamdaman
ko... At ako hindi magsasawa na sabihin paulit-ulit na mahal na mahal ko si Kyle..

I was beyond inlove with him.. If there's a describing words like that.. Well,it
fit in..

"No words needed Kyle.. You and me,ad infinitum... " I said with a a huge smile on
my face...

*****

A/N: 4-5 chapters to go babies,may epilogue pa.. May surprise ako sa inyo.. hihi..
Wait niyo na lang ang ilalagay ko sa author's note..

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Zoey's POV

It's been months since Kyle ousted from the hospital,of course eventhough he was
given a second life,Mr. Alfonso should've pay for what he did. He got jalied and I
feel bad for him,he lost his only daughter and I know how hurt he was for I know
the feeling of losing one of the most important person in your life.That was the
same thing I felt when my parents died..Still,the people responsible for him,made
it sure that he was seeing a specialist on regular basis.He suffered depression and
it affects his usual behavior. That was the last thing I knew. I haven't got a
chance to know because Kyle wouldn't let me. I might get stressed sabi niya..

Since then,Kyle have been so sweet to me.Hindi na siya pumayag na nagkakawalay pa

kami. Monday to thursday since may pasok si Drew sa bahay ko siya natutulog.Friday
after class ni Drew we're going to fetch him and sa Herrera mansion na kami
didiretso.. Hanggang sunday kami doon magkapatid.

And today is friday so we're going to fetch Drew.Si Daddy pa muna ang nag-take over
sa Vinoco because Kyle needs to take a break muna. I was in the front door waiting
for him,his arm cast was already dislodged and he looks good wearing a simple khaki
shorts and a white polo shirt. His hair was perfectly tousled and ruffled,the edges
are pointing into different directions and I'm dying to yank all my fingers in
it.Ang sarap titigan ng boyfriend ko while he was walking few strides towards me.
He was smiling from ear to ear. I smiled at him and he abruptly gave me one swift
but furious kiss.

We don't even care about the people around us..

"I missed you wifey.." I slapped his shoulders playfully..

"Hubby ano ba. Magkasama lang tayo kanina,umuwi ka lang para ipalit yung kotse.." I
said as I wrapped my arms around his neck,hinalikan niya naman ako ng mabilis..

"Well of course I miss you. But I also felt this way when I'm still with you " He
belted out. My cheeks flushed. "Let's go? Where are your stuffs?"

"Wala ako gaano dala hubby.. May gamit naman kami ni Drew doon.."

He held my hand at saka sumakay na kami sa kotse,pinagbuksan niya muna ako. Inaayos
ko yung sarili pero napatingin ako bigla sa likod ng sasakyan.

Noong nakasakay na si Kyle sa loob,he smiled and inabot niya yung mga assorted na
flowers sa likod. Ngiting ngiti niyang binigay sa akin yun. Sobrang dami nung
flowers! Halos hindi ko na makita yung daan..

Nabibigyan naman ako dati ng mga flowers,pero bakit iba talaga ang epekto ng
Herrera na to. I can feel that my lips are shuddering uncontrollably because I
wanted to smile yet sumasabay yung dibdib kong parang naguunahan yung mga daga
tapos sinasabayan pa ng butterflies at unicorns sa tummy ko.

He suddenly grabbed my neck and tilted his head,he kissed me again. Hindi na yata
siya nagsasawa na halikan ako. He smiled afterwards and started the engine..

Ako naman ngiting ngiti na inaamoy-amoy yung flowers..

He gave me exactly one hundred assorted flowers. Halos hindi na magkasaya sa

kotse.. I noticed a shiny plastic fake rose,naligaw siguro. I handed him the faked
one.

"Hubby oh may naligaw na isang fake rose.." He smiled at me while his eyes are
still focused on the road..

"I intended to do that.." I frowned in despair,hindi ko alam kung bakit parang

nalungkot ako kasi he did it on purpose. Ano kaya ibig sabihin noon?

"B-bakit naman?" I asked while I took a glimpse on the bunch flowers I was
holding,iniisip ko kung fresh talaga siya or winisikan lang ng water..

"Because I will love you until the last flower dies.." He said. Natigilan ako.

Napatingin ako sa kanya at mukhang seryoso naman siya sa sinasabi niya. Bigla niya
hinawakan yung kamay ko and bring it on his lips. Muntik na ako maiyak sa sobrang
saya na nararamdaman ko.

Ako na yata ang pinaka maswerteng babae sa balat ng lupa because this man was truly
inlove with me.I feel fortunate to have him talaga..

We fetched Drew like we do on regular basis,sa mansion kami umuwi because walang
pasok si Drew tomorrow.Daddy wasn't there because he's in singapore because of a
client call. Grabe,ganito din kayang kabusy si Kyle pag nagkabalik na siya sa
Vinoco?

Kyle was not just a brother figure to Drew,indeed he's more of a father figure.He
loves Drew as much as I love him.Lahat ng mahalaga sa akin mahalaga din sa kanya.
Nagbibiruan sila na para silang mag-ama talaga.

We had our dinner together. Nagtatawanan pa nga kami while eating because Drew was
showing us magic tricks he learned from the semi-lunatic Vann. Like a rose will
appear abruptly on his hands well infact nakikita ko naman na he's hiding it from
his back. Kyle and I pretended like we're so flabbergasted. Effective to Drew
naman.

Maagang inantok si Drew so dinala ko na siya sa guess room na adjacent sa kwarto

namin..

We decided to watch a movie muna so ako yung nagdecide ng panonorin which was "The
lucky one". I watched it a couple of times but hindi ako nagsasawa because nandoon
si Zack Efron.

We're in the midst of watching,I was sitting on the sofa and si Kyle naman nakahiga
sa lap ko.Nanonood din siya kahit na alam kong hindi siya interesado sa palabas
talaga.He hated to watch chick-flicks genre of movie. Action kasi gusto niya pero
alam kong pinipilit niya kasi yun ang gusto ko..

Akap-akap ni Kyle yung unan na white niya while I was playing with his hair.Tutok
na tutok ako sa pinapanood ko kasi naman ang intense na nung scenes,he grabbed my
wrist suddenly and he bring it to his chest to embalm it. He started playing with
my fingers,my attention was conveyed to him,he used to do that in the days of yore.

He started squeezing my hands and pasimpleng kakagatin sana yung nails ko.
Well,thats the most-secretive-childish part of Kyle. He used to bite his nails when
he's bored or in deep thinking..

"Hubby ano ba!" I slapped his hands but in reponse,what I got was just nothing,he
yanked my hands to his chest and held it to play with my fingers recurrently.

Hard-headed Herrera.

Lagi ko siya pinapagalitan kapag ganun siya. It's disgusting! Hindi na niya
natanggal sa sarili niya yon and that was the funny part of course for a six feet
tall,manly and for everyone knows a relentless and unsympathetic guy..

"What did i do?" He scoffed innocently.. I slapped his shoulders..

"Those are my nails! It's disgusting! Stop it okay?" I retorted as I nailed my eyes
again to the televison.

"Yours?" On my peripheral vision he was looking up and eyeing at me. "Wifey what's
yours is mine. And what's mine is yours too. So I'm gonna do what I want because
technically those are mine.."

"Yuck.." I hissed. He seemed not letting this get away easily,when it comes to this
avowals I ended up sighing in defeat.

"Are you disgust on me wifey?" He asked as if he was nagtatampo. Bigla siyang

napaupo.

"Yes! I mean.. No! Would you please stop that habit of yours.. Ang tanda mo na!
Kagat ka pa ng kagat sa nails mo.." I exclaimed..

He sighed deeply and made a face. Siguro nahiya siya,he just hugged me and buried
his face on my neck,sniffing my intoxicating scents.He started planting wet kissed
in it. Parang batang napagalitan kaya gumaganon.

We spend our time that night,cuddling each other. Grabe feeling ko kami lang ang
tao talaga sa mundo. Sana ganito na lang kami palagi.

Nang matapos na yung movie,I decided to take a quick shower. Nauna kasi si Kyle sa
akin kanina..

When I'm done I opened the bathroom door and my heart almost jumped when I saw
Kyle's face right infront of the door..

"Hubby ginulat mo naman ako!" He just chuckled and he started grinning from ear to
ear. God! The way he chuckled was driving me really insane,It's so fostering. I
don't want him to noticed that so humarap ako sa salamin and started fretting my
hair using a white towel. Napatingin ako sa salamin and our gazes locked.

Kyle was looking at me from the mirror steadily.. I furrowed my brows and focused
on my hair more to lessen the awkwardness of the atmosphere. I even hated myself
because there's nothing for me to be ashamed of or to feel this way pero I just
can't help it. I felt my cheeks turned crimson.

"A-ano bang tinitignan mo h-hubby?" I asked him without any eye contact.

"The rest of my life.." He simply answered while still looking at me right through
my eyes. Natigilan na naman ako sa ginagawa ko saglit.I was forthwith for the nth
time. Tumingin lang ako sa sahig kasi naman I felt my cheeks was as red as cherry.
I continue fretting my hair dry.

Bigla naman siyang lumapit tapos niyakap niya ako mula sa likuran ko. He buried his
chin on my shoulders,he started nibbling my neck and it sent chills right through
my spine. He held my chin and gave me one swift kiss.

Ay nako Herrera! Huwag kang magtatangkang bitinin ako. Sinasabi ko lang talaga.
Lumapit siya sa sink nung tapos tinignan tignan niya yung gilid ng mukha niya.
Nakita ko pa yung dimples niya. Ang sarap niyang panoorin kahit ganun lang ginagawa
niya,feeling ko nakakalibang.

Nagulat ako kasi bigla niyang kinuha yung toothbrush ko tapos,agad agad niyang
nilagyan ng toothpaste ,akmang ilalagay na niya yun sa loob ng bibig niya..

"Hubby! Akin yan!" He just looked at me with his brow raised,as if saying right
through my face 'so what?'..

"And?"

"Akin yan hubby. Yung sa'yo yung kulay blue.."

"So? "

Walang sabi-sabi na ginamit niya yung toothbrush kong kulay pink. I sighed in
defeat. Kulang na lang magdikit na talagang literal yung bituka namin..

I forgot.. What's mine is his and vice versa..

I tsk-ed as I made my way outside the bathroom. Naiwan siya doon at narinig kong
tumatawa siya. I just shook my head. Maaga pa nga pala kami bukas dahil may check
up si Kyle. Syempre just for assurance we made headway for his check ups,mahirap
na..

When he got out from the bathroom he was already shirtless wearing a white
pajama.He has a white towel placed on his shoulders. Gosh! This is ridiculous bakit
ba oblivious naman ang itsura niya pero pakiramdam ko may katapat akong Abercrombie
and fitch model. Hindi niya ba alam na ganong kaganda ang view ko from here. Tapos
parang ang inosente pa niya sa paligid niya. Minsan gusto ko siya kurutin talaga sa
gigil ko.

Tumayo ako at naisipan kong isabit sa bathroom ulit yung towel na ginamit ko sa
buhok ko. Kyle was sitting at the edge of the bed at madadaanan ko siya.

"Ayyy!"I squealed because he suddenly grabbed my waist. He made me sit on his lap
in a straddling position. He was grinning from ear to ear like he was pertaining
his thought with naughty things. My mouth parted a bit and my heart starts beating
fast. Laging ganito ang nararamdaman ko tuwing titignan ako ni Kyle ng ganun..

The smile in his face slowly faded away,his eyes went down from my eyes right
though my parted lips. His dark shade brown eyes nonchalantly permeated with lust
and suffused with too much desires..

He haltingly tucked some of my hair's excess strands covering face. He licked his
bottom lip as if he was savoring not his,but my uncomparable scent..

"I love you Zoey.." He belted out with his voice breathing heavily.. "I crave you..
I wan't you to crave for me.." He started tracing his fingertips from my neck to my
chin. My breathing became peevish.."My lips.." He brushed his fingers on my lips..
"My moans.." He whispered right through my ears and started stroking his hands and
my back,I felt his hands working on the silk rope of my white robe.."My body.. All
of me Zoey.." I firmly closed my eyes as I felt his hands on lovingly clinching my
mounds..I let out a moan.. "I want you to SCREAM. MY. NAME." He stated emphasizing
every single word,I felt his wet and soft lips kissing me passionately as he goes
down on my neckline.
"Ohh Kyle.." I moaned..

"That's right Zoey.. Scream it loud! Scream my name!" He groaned in the midst of
kissing my soft spots. I bit my lower lip because of what he said,it turns me on
and it thrills me more.

I felt a sudden titillation running deep through my veins,so I viciously grabbed a

handful of his hair.."I like it rough hubby.." I said before smashing our lips
together..We just found ourselves energetically slipping our clothes off..

And then again,for the nth time.. Our body moved rhythmically and in sync. Our body
dancing in the countless waves that swept us both..

Moaning and growling our names,suffusing the the entire room with the murmur of the
gratifying and delightful torture we both felt..

Without a second thought I sank my teeth in his bare shoulders,planting small bites
as I gave in the irresistable urge to mark him..

"Here I come wifey!" He grunted loudly "Ahh!! Sh-it!.." With one superlative
thrust he rammed it with his full force inside me. Bottle rockets,sparklers and
illuminations beyond any doubt burst into a miliion dust..

We made love again.. and again.. and again.. until finally the vim of our body both
surrendered..

He squirmed his body beside me after he reached the preeminent and zenithal pearly
gate of the next world..

"That was amazing wifey.." He belted out..

He hugged me close to him,holding the limp formed gently. His palms rested on my
bare back.

"I love you wifey.." He said while panting hastily.

"I love you too hubby..". I gasped for air helplessly and didn't noticed that I
drifted of to sleep..

******

A/N: Sa epilogue na ako mag aanounce ng lahat. Hehe

Mahigsi lang to at sinadya kong putulin,mamayang gabi meron pa.. Post ko na lang
uli :)

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Chapter 39 - Expectations and disappointments >>

Zoey's POV

Months have past,Kyle was finally back in Vinoco. Dalawang linggo na halos simula
ng nakabalik siya.

I was supposed to be happy,because wala ng complications. Dapat ngayon kuntento na

ako..

But this is a different case,since nung nabalik si Kyle sa Vinoco madaming nagbago.
One of it was,his time for me of course which is nung una naiintindihan ko. Hindi
na ako sanay ng hindi ko siya katabi matulog,I can't sleep most of the nights kasi
I missed our cuddling. I misseed his touch,his husky voice groaning my name,his
intoxicating scent.

Since he got back as the CEO recurrently,hindi lang oras niya ang nawala sa akin.He
didn't even dare to touch me since then and ewan ko but this thing was bringing me
in a paranoid state. Kung ano-ano na ang naiisip ko,hindi na din niya ako
tinatabihang matulog,parang hindi ko alam kung nilalayuan niya ako o ayaw niyang
madikit talaga sa akin,samantalang dati halos maging isa na nga lang ang bituka
namin. Lagi sinasabi niya sobrang busy lang daw talaga,nung una iniintindi ko but
now I'm really starting to pertain my thoughts into negatives,and it's freaking me
out.

One day.. I remembered..

"Hubby,may tumatawag!" I shouted,nasa CR siya at kakayari lang namin mag dinner. He

took a bath first at naabutan ko sa kwarto na nagriring ang phone niya. Bukas ang
first day of work niya,I mean first day of being back to work.But he didn't
answer,mukhang hindi niya ako nadinig..I shrugged my shoulders and I was about to
put the phone back on the desk. Tumigil na sa pagtawag whoever that was,but what
caught my attention on the screen was the text..

Subject: Lunch

From: +639173828282

'Just making sure about tomorrow. I know it's late. See you there. Shaine Fortaleza
here.. :)'

It wasn't my intention to read it but,girl's instinct na talaga siguro,binasa ko

and my heart started pounding really fast.I know phones are too private and it's
rude na pakialaman ang mga private na gamit pero bigla akong kinabahan sa nabasa
ko.

Lunch? Bakit ako hindi niya inaayang mag-lunch at palagi niyang sinasabi na busy
siya? Hindi ako vocal na tao kaya kinimkim ko na lang yun,hindi ko paghihinalaan si
Kyle because he loves me. I know it and I can frisked it on my heart and my mind
clearly.

Days have passed and kung ano-ano na talaga ang naiisip ko.
I was really stressed and at the same time aghast by the fact that we've been
almost living together - I don't want to be a hypocrite that I didn't expect
something from him,he didn't even talk about or even planning for us to get
married. I'm getting myself upset about it. Babae ako and of course I wanted to
have a perfect wedding and I want Kyle to be my groom.No other than him,but to my
disappointment he didn't bring or sort out the topic when it comes to marriage.
Ayoko naman na I will be the one who will open the topic,I might sound clingy and
desperate..

Dumaan ang mga araw at hindi ko na natiis,kahapon hindi na kami halos nagkita ni
Kyle..

He just dropped by last night and for crying out loud he's always in a rush.
Naiinis na ako. Puro text and calls na lang ang ginagawa niya at nagsosorry na
hindi makakauwi sa akin because of countless meetings and client calls. I decided
to bring him lunch today,ako mismo ang nagluto. Sobrang namimiss ko na si Kyle at
yung pagkamalambing niya sa akin. Hindi na nga niya ako inaayang magpakasal tapos
he don't have time for me pa.Kung tutuusin ang isang Herrera hindi titigil hangga't
hindi nakukuha ang gusto. Ngayon nakuha na niya ako pero paulit-ulit kong
tinatanong sa sarili ko kung bakit parang ayaw niya kaming magpakasal at hindi niya
pa ako niyayaya.I sighed in frustration everytime I asked that to myself.

I made his favorite Tuna Paella and Red Pochero. Kung hindi na naman siya
makakapunta mamaya sa bahay talagang uuwi ako sa mansion para makasama siya. Ganun
ko siyang kamiss.

I came there almost twelve o'clock,perfect timing for lunch.

When I entered the main entrance of the Vinoco building I showed my identification
card to the guards and they greeted me naman.

"Sige po ma'am. Tuloy na po kayo.." He said and handed me the visitor's pass.
Syempre protocol nila to. Wala dapat special treatment at saka hindi naman alam ni
Kyle na pupunta kasi ako..

"Thank you manong!" I bellowed with a hint of glee.

As I made my way to the elevator,there are some employees who couldn't take their
ayes ofi me. They're eyeing at me as if I've done wrong..
May nakasabay pa akong iba sa kanila sa elevator,I smiled at them.I can't really
avoid people being a gossip monger. I can almost hear them talking and they didn't
seem to mind.

"Grabe,ang ganda niya.. Akala ko sa TV lang ako makakakita ng ganyan.."

"Ano ka ba! Marinig ka,girlfriend ni Sir Seb yan.."

"Grabe talaga hindi ko mapigil,ang ganda eh.."

I can't help myself to snigger. I really can't hold on it. I took a glimpse of them
and smiled. Nakakatuwa naman sila.

"Ay nginitian ako.." I giggled when I heard him gasped.

"Arbie shut up! Gusto mo ba mawalan ng trabaho?"

"Ang ganda kasi talaga shet eh.."

When I reached the twenty sixth floor,lalo akong pinagtinginan ng mga employees. I
don't know but I felt perturbed by the way they looked at me.I sauntered and
toddled my way to the information table.A lady wearing a white long sleeves and
above the knee skirt - she's pretty though,greeted me and I handed her the
visitor's card. When she saw my name,her eyes widened in shock while she took a
glipmse at me and then back to the visitor's card,she seemed a little edgy for
that. What the hell was wrong with my name?

"M-miss Mariano? Zoey Mariano?" She asked as if it was the scariest thing to say..

"Yes.."

"T-tuloy na po kayo mam.." She blurted out and I felt really queer because it
looks like she's having a panick attack by now.

I toddled my way through the CEO's office. I greeted the secretary for she was
still the old secretary of Kyle. She's knew me already,I guess so..

I was about to open the door..

"Z-zoey?" I turned around only to find Drei with his gorgeous wife Bella. The
mother of Dreigan and Arella,they seemed bewildered seeing me. I furrowed my brows
and looking at them perplexed. Bakit ba mukhang gulat na gulat sila. I kissed
Bella's cheeks and Andrei as well.

"Hi. Anong gawa niyo dito? I brought Kyle his lunch eh. Surprise ko sa kanya.
Madami to,why don't you guys join us?"
"Ah s-sure!" They aforesaid in unison. I smiled at them and shrugged the thoughts
away.

I entered the office and nakasunod sa akin yung dalawa.My brows are already
touching each other when I found Daddy there and not Kyle..

"Dad!"I saw he ended the call and stood up. I kissed his cheeks and what I saw in
Drei and Bella earlier was also divulged by Dad's face. He seemed chaotic seeing
me.

"Hija what are you doing here?.." He asked me.I glanced at him in disarray.

"Dad dinalhan ko po si Kyle ng lunch.. Favor---" Natigilan ako ng biglang may

pumasok na babae sa office. Ang lalo kong kinagulat ay ang kasunod niyang pumasok.

"Z-zoey!" I looked at him right through his eyes as if I was searching for an
answer. At talagang Zoey lang ang tawag niya sa akin? "W-what are you doing here?"
Lumapit siya sa akin,hinalikan niya ako sa labi. Nagpalipat-lipat ang tingin ko sa
kanilang dalawa ng babae na kasunod niyang pumasok sa office. I don't know what's
going on right now but I'm not feeling good about this. I felt my eyes started to
water well I must say infact I don't want to jump into conclusions. But I believed
in girl's instincts. And my instinct says that there is something wrong..really
wrong..

"D-dinalhan lang kita ng lunch.." My voice sounded shaky,I felt theres a lump on my
throat. Eto ba ang dahilan kung bakit ayaw niya pa akong yayain magpakasal? I felt
like my whole being was filled with bullsh-its as my eyes felt the hot liquid
forming. "Pero paalis na din ako.. Nakaistorbo yata ako eh.. Nakalimutan ko yung
text mo may importanteng meeting ka nga pala.." Sabi ko habang pinagdidiinan ko
yung salitang meeting,tinignan ko yung babae na kasama niya. She's gorgeous and
sexy. Talagang sino ba naman ang hindi magkakagusto sa kanya. Akmang yayakap sa
akin si Kyle. Nakatingin lang sa amin si Dad,Drei at Bella.

But I raised my hands to stopped him..

"K-kyle.. Mauna na ako,may lakad pala kami nila Aya.." Sabi ko na lang sa kanya.
Pero hinapit niya pa din ang bewang ko. Ayoko ng pakiramdam na ganito dahil kitang
kita ko naman sa mga mata niya na parang naiilang siya. Sigurado akong may hindi
siya sinasabi sa akin.There's a tiny part of me created the pertaining thought that
he will stop me from leaving,na pipigilan niya ako at yung babae ang papaalisin
niya,na mag-eexplain siya.. Pero..

"Are you sure? You can stay here if you want?" I just wanted the floor to swallow
me up right here,right now. Sobrang awkward na nga pero mukhang ako pa ang
mapapahiya sa isip ko. Akala ko pipigilan niya ako,tinignan ko ulit yung babae na
kasama niya kanina at binalik ko sakanya ang tingin ko.. He was looking at me na
parang wala lang sa kanya.. I nodded my head reluctantly as I tried my best to
smile.

"Dad.. Mauna na ako.." Hinarap ko si Dad pati si Drei at Bela na nasa loob din ng
office - na tinanguan ko lang as a gesture of goodbye. Pakiramdam ko lahat sila may
alam na hindi ko alam,feeling ko pinagkakaisahan na ako dito,kaya aalis na talaga
ako.Kaya ba ganun na lang kung makatingin sa akin yung mga employees kanina? Dahil
may nangyayari na pala,tapos ako mismong girlfriend ay walang kaalam alam?This is
pure sh-it.

"Wifey.. Hey.."Nagsasalita pa si Kyle pero umalis na ako. Pagkalabas ko ng

office,my tears started squirming on my cheeks. I just wanted to get out from that
place,I fely suffocated.

"Wifey wait!"Mabilis akong naglakad papunta sa elevator at sakto naman na

nakabukas. Naririnig ko na hinahabol ako ni Kyle pero huli na siya dahil sumarado
na yung elevator.Pinagtitinginan tuloy ako nung mga tao sa loob.

Madaling madali ako umalis ng building na yon. Hindi na ako naabutan ni Kyle.
Pinatay ko din agad yung phone ko kasi tawag siya ng tawag.

I just found myself on Aya's place. Wala naman akong ibang pupuntahan kung hindi
siya lang. Timing na nandoon din si Vann at Phoebe. Pero ang weird talaga nila kasi
pag dating ko pa lang ay umiiyak na ako pero hindi nagbubunganga si Aya and the
gang,wala silang ka-reareaksyon.

Hindi man lang siya nagreact nung nakwento ko yung naabutan ko sa office.Pati din
si Vann at Phoebe. Abot lang sila ng abot ng tissue sa akin habang patuloy ako sa
pag-iyak..

"N-nagsawa na s-sguro sa akin kasi...ang k-kumplikado..S-susukuan na niya a-ako.."

Nilakasan ko lalo yung iyak ko para madama man lang nila pero hindi man lang sila
natinag.

Si Vann text lang ng text tapos pasulyap-sulyap sa akin.

Si Phoebe taga-abot sa akin ng tissue tapos yung mag-asawa naman nakatingin lang sa
akin at panay ang tinginan nila sa isa't isa.

Siguro boto sila dun sa babae ni Kyle kaya ganito lang ang reaksyon nila. Ayaw na
din nila sa akin para kay Kyle kasi muntik ng mamatay si Kyle dahil sa akin. Kung
ano-ano na ang naiisip ko talaga. Iyak lang ako ng iyak..

"Zoey.. Baka naman mali ka lang ng iniisip.." Sabi ni Phoebe. Nagtitinginan naman
si Vann at Aya na siyang kina-tataka ko talaga. Tumayo bilga si Aya at lumapit kay
Vann tapos may sinabi na hindi ko maintindihan.

Busy ako sa kaka-emote dito dahil yung boyfriend ko walang balak ng magpakasal sa
akin at mukhang nagsawa na sa relasyon namin,tapos pinagpalit pa ako sa... sa...
babaeng yun!
"Naku Zoey di kaya mas magaling sa'yo yung babae kaya pinagcocompare kayo ni Kyle.
And his basis was the wilder one? The best girl in bed wins! ----Awwww! Honey naman
nagbibiro lang naman ako eh.." Binatukan ni Phoebe si Vann. Pagdating ni Aya may
dala-dala siyang tray ng juice, Nilapag niya isa-isa yung baso sa harap namin..

"Magpalamig ka muna Zoey. Kumalma ka nga.."

"No! I won't!" Sabi ko at saka ko kinuha yung baso ng juice para inumin. Nakatitig
lang silang lahat sa akin na para bang hinhintay akong uminom ng juice. "Calm
down?! Aya my God! I thought you were my bestfriend! Nambababae na ang boyfriend ng
bestfriend mo,tapos kalmado ka lang diyan? Aya what's wrong with you? Wala man lang
ba kayong isusuggest na gagawin ko.." Bumwelo ako at ininom yung juice. Lahat sila
titig na titig sa akin at parang nakabukas pa ng konti yung bibig nila,sumasabay pa
sila sa bawat paglagok ko ng juice. Ano bang nangyayari sa mga tao dito? Ang weird
nilang lahat! Naubos ko naman agad yung isang baso dahil sa uhaw ko at kanina pa
ako iyak ng iyak. Suminghot ako at nagsimula na namang umiyak.

Bakit ganon ni Kyle. Hindi na ba niya ako mahal kaya ayaw na niya sa akin? Mas
gusto na niya sa babae niya? Mas gusto na niya doon? Totoo kaya sinasabi ni Vann?

"Sigurado ka ba kasi? Baka naman kasi friends lang.." I glanced at Aya and I felt
weird kasi parang dumodoble bigla ang paningin ko. Unti-unti akong nakakaramdam ng
hilo.

"Naki-ta nga ng two naked eyes ko Aya. D-dont you g-get it?.." Napahawak ako sa ulo
ko dahil biglang lumakas ang pag-ikot ng paningin ko. I saw Vann stood up and my
eyes became indistinct. My vision is now blurry. "W-what's happening?" I asked out
of nowhere because by now I'm sure they spiked something on my drink. Tumayo ako at
akmang lalakad paalis.

Anong nangyayari sa akin?

Ano ba to?

"Xeth! Hold her.. Alalayan niyo yan.." I heard Aya..

"I got her.."

"Oh my God.. Zoey please forgive us.. Para sa'yo din to."
And that's the last thing I heard. Everything went black..

******

A/N: Alam ko iniisip niyo. Hehe. Try to guess what will happen. Pero alam ko
isasagot niyo. Ngayon palang sinasabi ko na,mali po kayo. haha! Joke. Ang gulo ko
noh. Basta.

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Chapter 40 - Impossible don't exist in me.. >>

ZOEY'S POV

"I swear! I swear to all the Gods of Olympus! I really f-ucking swear! I'm gonna
kill that Herrera! Shit! I look horrible!"

"Hahaha! You didn't even shaved your legs! You looked like a mexican monster..
Magtiyaga ka yan ang kumasya sa'yo eh!"

"Thanks Aya! I hope you choke on your own saliva.. Geeez! What the f-uck am I
wearing?"

"HAHAHAHAHA!"

I heard voices.. Familiar voices to be exact..

"She stirred! OMG!"

"Call him! Tell everybody!"

"Hurry up! Let's go!"

Did I just heard the thud sound of the closing door? I heard wind chimes too..

I slowly opened my eyes for a countercheck. What the hell is happening? Where am I?

I restrained myself for freaking out and pull myself together.I sat up and find
myself in a familiar place. All I see was white walls,white hospital bed and white
curtains.

Familiar talaga itong lugar. I almost jumped when a nurse boomed out at my
foreground side.

"Hello Zoey. How are you feeling now?" She asked me. I can feel that my brows are
now touching each other. I know her! She's the nurse from the St. Wesley Academy's
main clinic. Wow! She still haven't change. Still the same old jaunty nurse though
there's some wrinkles already divulged on her face..

"I'm fine. Where am I?"I asked her for I was really puzzled what's going on right
now. The last time I checked I was just having my mutiny riot about my boyfriend
and chitchat-ing with my friends whom I suspected to be responsible for this. They
spiked my drink!

She just smiled at me as she continue checking my vital signs. It was then nakita
ko ang soot ko. I'm not wearing the same clothes I have earlier. What the?

I was now wearing a familiar dress? An elegant red dress?Ano bang nangyayari? I'm
starting to freak out at the back of my mind.

"Done! Now off you go darling. They're all waiting for you.. Goodluck."

I got more baffled by her avowals. My brows curled up once more as I felt mystified
by this tricky situation. Sh-it what the hell? She didn't even answer my question.

Tumayo ako. Tinitignan ko ang dress kong soot na pamilyar na pamilyar talaga. I
slapped my cheeks lighty but dramatically because maybe I thought was just
dreaming. Inikot ko ang mga mata ko only to figured out that I was at St. Wesley
Academy's clinic.I've concluded that I was at SWA,therefore.

Bakit ako nasa dating school namin? Damn it! Naguguluhan na ako. I just heard Aya
and Vann's voice kanina lang. Asan na ba sila?! Mga bwisit na yon! Why did they
spiked on my juice! Oh that

I stood up and walked few strides towards the doorway. But I brushed upon a
mirror,mamilog ang mga mata ko. My jaw almost dropped on the floor,exaggerately
describing because this is so heroic!

What the hell!

Napatakip ako ng bibig when I saw myself on the mirror's reflection.

The red strapless trumpet sweep dress and... The emerald necklace..

I remember this dress! Ito yung soot kong dress way back in college. I wear in down
on the return masquerade ball for the runway nurses. My God! I got goosebumps
seeing myself like this. Para akong napunta sa past. Itong ito ang soot ko noon..

And my God! My hair! Pati yung ayos ng buhok ko. Bakit ganun din?!

Kinilabutan talaga ako.

God! Ano bang nangyayari? Mabilis akong lumabas ng clinic at nanginginig ang mga
tuhod ko sa kaba.

As I got outside the clinic. I heard a loud noise. The noises coming from the
Academy's club house. Mabilis kong tinungo ito,kahit na kabang kaba ako sa mga
nangyayari.I keep cursing at the back of my mind because sh-it gulong gulo na ako
at kabang kaba ngayon palang. Pero nadagdagan pa lalo ang kaba ko the moment I saw
the clubhouse's tarpaulins..

"THE RUNWAY NURSE'S PRESENTS THE RETURN OF THE MASQUERADE BALL"

I gasped as my lips got grappled up. Nagflashback sa akin ang mga nangyari noon. It
was that time,the time where it all started. My wet behind ears days where I made
the most stupid decision.

It all started here.

Pumasok ako sa loob,I can feel the hot liquid forming at the corner of my eyes.
Gusto kong maiyak dahil sa mga nangyayari at nakikita ko.

Normal lang lahat ng tao,normal silang lahat na parang yung dati lang. Pero ako
lang yata ang aware,they seem so oblivious to what is happening.

I saw my old classmates on the registration table.Nagiba na yung mga itsura nila
pero nakilala ko sila,they still wear the same dress that they used to wear that
time.Natatandaan ko dahil sila ang una kong nakita nung time na yon. It was then
I've realized kung sino ang kasama ko nun.My heart starts pounding like a drum.

"Zoey Honey!" I swallowed hard as I felt the lump on my throat.

I saw Kath,wearing the same mermaid lime dress.Iyon ang soot niya at natatandaan ko
din yoon dahil siya ang kasama ko noon.

Every seconds and minutes have past,mas lalong kumakabog ang dibdib ko sa mga
nangyayari. "Let's get inside honey.." Kath was grinning from ear to ear as she
dragged me inside. I was just looking at her,giving her a perplexed stare. Pati ang
ayos niya sa buhok,ganun din.

I took a deep breath and roamed my eyes around. Everyone was looking at us. Like
what happened way back. They couldn't take their eyes off me and Kath.

Naiiyak na talaga ako.

Hawak-hawak ni Kath ng mahigpit ang kamay ko,hindi man lang ako makapag salita.

I can't even ask her what was happening.

Lahat ng tao,lahat sa paligid ko pamilyar. Nangyari na ito noon.

Kung ano ang eksaktong nangyari noong araw na iyon. Nangyayari ngayon,lahat ng
classmates ko dati nandoon din. Kung ano ang soot nila dati, yoon din ang soot nila
ngayon.

Unti-unti kong nilingon sa paligid ang mata ko dahil pakiramdam ko kanina pa may
nakatingin sa akin. Kasama ko pa din si Kath at may mga kausap siya na mga dating
kakilala.

"Zoey Honey? Are you okay?" She asked with a very wide smile on her face. Napaka-
aliwalas ng mukha niya ngayon. Hindi na niya akong hinintay sumagot.I saw her eyes
got teary,and she hugged me tight "Goodluck Honey.. Goodluck.." She whispered with
a hint of glee. Lalo akong naguluhan but my whole being was being filled with this
overwhelming mixed emotions. Hindi nga ako makapag salita.

At nagsimula na ang program sa masquerade ball,nakung ano ang program din noon ay
naulit.

Lahat naulit. Walang mintis at walang pinalampas na para bang pinag praktisan pa
nila itong mabuti..

I roamed my eyes again and finally..

Ang kanina ko pa hinahanap..

He was also wearing the same tuxedo he wore way back,katabi niya si Aya -wearing
the same dress too.. Nagkekwentuhan sila at hindi sila nakatingin sa akin.

Napapikit ako ng magflashback sa akin ang mga nangyari ng gabing iyon.

Posible kaya?

Pagkatapos ng program ay nagdeclare na ng open dance floor.

Tulad ng nangyari dati. Madaming nag-ayang sumayaw sa akin. Kung kanina ay

kinakabahan ako,ngayon ay parang unti-unti ng pumapasok sa isip ko ang lahat. Pero
and hindi maalis sa akin ay ang pagiging speechless ko sa mga nangyayari kada
minuto..

Lumakas ang kabog ng dibdib ko ng matandaan ko kung sino ang nagsasayaw sa akin
ngayon,ngiting ngiti siya sa akin. Si Steven,ang huling lalaking nag-sayaw sa akin
bago siya..

"Nervous?"He asked while chuckling.. " Goodluck Zoey.."

Then the music suddenly changed. The same song,the same spot kung nasaan kami ni
Steven noon. I saw a very handsome guy walking towards us,smiling at me.He seemed
to look colorless.. No. He looked so nervous as well, just like me..

He offered his hand,Steven smiled before letting me go..

[A/N: Please play the song. Give my love by Edward Chun---> .]

~When I look in your eyes I can see that you

Want to be with me but you're so scared
And I don't know what to say or do
But the tears keep falling from your eyes~

As the song keep playing, I reminisce everything..

Kyle was looking at me with his eyes full of hope. It was then I've realize
something..

Hindi na ako nagtanong,I undoubtedly clutched my arms around his neck. He smiled
weakly at me..

~And I know that times won't change my love..

And I can't do nothing to keep you~

"Do you still remember what you've just said to me in the airport before leaving?
The time you decided to go in Texas?" He suddenly ask.. Piit kong inalala ang mga
nangyari noon,para sagutin ang tanong niya. I just nodded my head reluctantly for I
was still speechless.. "You've said that we can't change the past Zoey.." I stare
into his eyes as if saying 'Oh my God..'

"But unfortunately I am Kyle Herrera and impossible don't exist on me.." He said
with a huge smile on his face.. Tumulo ang mga luha ko,dahil sa sobrang saya.. "I'm
bringing you to the past where it all started.. Giving you a chance to change
things,it's up to you now Zoey.. It's all in your hands.." His voice sunded really
hopeful. Kinilabutan ako. This is what I love about him,he's always full of
surprises..

So it is.. We travelled to the past... He made us travel to the past,in his own
way..

I know that everybody was looking at us,but I didn't mind. I smashed our lips
together. I kissed him right there and then. Passionately with pure love.. He held
my waist and glued our body together.. I hugged him tighter.. I heard everyones
groaning exaggerately,the way they grunted was epic beyond limits. He seem to love
the scene. Because of that overwhelming feeling,my tears once again fell from my
jaunty eyes. This will go down on being euphoric. Because everything right now was
beyond word to describe. I might lose my sanity because of too much rapture.

~Oh, I'll give my love Oh when I hold you tight.

Give my love through kisses oh so bright

And you know that I can't change my love.

Take my love all through the night~

As I pulled away he was smiling at me once again,looking at me right through my

eyes as if he was searching my soul..

Alam kong kinakabahan din siya tulad ko kanina,kilala ko siya. Pero ako ngayon?
Hindi na.. Isa lang ang gusto kong gawin sa mga oras na to..

The song was about to finish. We're still dancing and I was just smiling at him.
Siya ang may pakana nito pero siya ang pinakakinakabahan.. I mentally laugh at the
thought..

Nginitian ko siya as if telling him to get back to his composure serenity.Ohh how I
love this Herrera standing in front of me. Mahal na mahal ko talaga ang lalaking
to..

The song ended finally,binitawan niya ako at naghiwalay na kami ng way. Hindi pa
din matanggal sa mukha ko ang ngiti ko.

Naiiyak pa din ako sa sobrang saya ko ngayon. Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang

nararamdaman ko sa sobrang saya,gusto ko na lang umiyak ng umiyak. Pano maiisip ng
isang tulad niya ang ganitong bagay? Napaka childish kung tutuusin pero siya na
yata ang pinaka-sweet na taong kilala ko. I chuckled as I shook my head,kasabay pa
din noon ang panginginig ng kamay ko sa hindi ko maexplain na dahilan.

Basta talaga.. Sobrang saya ko..

Pumunta ako sa pwesto namin ni Kath,she was nervously smiling at me. Siguro akala
nila hindi ko pa alam ang gagawin ko.
It was then,the people faces turned serious.Ininom ko lahat ng wine na natira sa
kopita ko.I wiped my tears but it keeps running through my cheeks. Hindi ko mapigil
pero ngiting ngiti naman ako.I have prove that it was really hard smiling while
crying at the same time.

I was about to walk away but I turned to face Kath again,mamumutla din siya and she
still managed to smile at me.. I ran towards her and hugged her tight..

"Thank you for being part of this Kath.." I whispered..

Iniwanan ko siya doon,hindi ko na hinintay na makapag salita pa siya dahil gusto ko

ng gawin ang dapat matagal ko ng ginawa.

Tinitignan ako ng mga tao while I was half running..

Nahirapan akong tumakbo kaya naman huminto pa ako sa gitna para hubarin ang heels
ko.. I threw them away...

I ran until I've reached the sound system control room.

The video started playing. They first heard a backwash of course. The scene of
me,the two rookies and Kath way back.

Lahat ng nasa club house tahimik lang..

"Listen carefully loves. See that huge fish bowl?Each one of you will going to pick
one. Mga names yan ng iba't ibang boys sa Academy. The lucky guy you will pick, yon
ang magiging prey nyo. Do you unders----------"

I raped the STOP button really hard and ejected the CD playing..

Lumabas ako ng room only to break that CD I'm holding. I didn't stop until it was
already broken by pieces. Ito ang dapat matagal ko ng ginawa,ito ang gusto kong
gawin kung bibigyan ako ng chance baguhin ang past ko.

Hindi ko talaga akalain na kayang maiisip gawin ito ni Kyle,hindi ko akalain na he

was taking my sophomoric words seriously. He made me change my past,our past.. In
his VERY OWN WAY..

I wiped my tears away as I finshed breaking the CD into pieces. I smiled and made a
very deep sigh.
I ran back to the club house only to see all the people outside. They are all
smiling to me now. What made me cry more was the night lanterns they are holding..
Gabi na kaya naman napaka perfect view para paliparin lahat ito. I remember that I
told Kyle how I love night floating lanterns.

Vann was right,they can really give Kyle a funny pet name as the silent killer.. I
mentally laugh at the thought.

Nilapitan ko si Aya nung makita ko siya,she was also holding a big night lantern..

"Where is he?" I asked her as I catched my breath. She was smiling at me and I can
really tell that we was teary eyed. She pointed the school's rooftop.

"Oh! I remember!" I exclaimed and hugged her. I kissed her cheeks.

"Yuck Zoey!" She groaned while wiping her cute cheeks. She has a quirky reaction
all over her face while rolling her eyes at me. But she was smiling at me widely
looking sidesplitting by the situation.

"Thank you for spiking my drink.." I was laughing at her while I wave my
hand,running away from the hundreds of people holding the night lanterns

Mabilis akong nakarating sa rooftop ng school namin. I was still catching my

breath.

Pagdating ko,nakita ko agad siya.He was standing there watching the thousands of
night lanterns na isa isa ng pinapalipad. He turned around to face me with a
uproarious smile written on him.

"W-wifey----" Magsasalita pa sana siya pero hindi na niya natapos. I ran long
strides towards him,grabbed his neck just to kiss him.I cupped his face and he
automatically clutched his strong arms on my waist.I can feel my tears squirming
down my cheeks while we're kissing passionately.. Niyakap ko siya ng sobrang higpit
dahil pakiramdam ko nanggigigil ako sa kanya.

In the eyes of others,he's a hard-nosed cruel person. He's mind was focused only on
his business,he's egocentric and he doesn't care about other's feelings. He's
merciless. And you really won't like him when he's mad.

But even if he's the most cruel person in the eye of others,he was the one I wanted
to spend the rest of my life. With or without marriage. Tama na sa akin to. Wala na
akong pakialam pero hinding hindi ko na hahayaan na mawala sa akin ang ganitong
klaseng lalaki. Mahal na mahal ko siya..

Kyle was a limited edition type of guy and I was one of a hell lucky woman to have
him. Or maybe he wasn't limited edition. He was the one and only Kyle Herrera..

I pulled away from our out-of-this-world kiss. We stared at each other right
through the eyes,searching for each other's soul..

He gently cupped my cheeks and kissed me swiftly again. We're both smiling from ear
to ear.

"You have already changed your past Zoey.." He stated "And now it's my turn.."

May kinuha siya sa bulsa niya..

I gasped as I saw a red tiny box.. He opened the box and it revealed gold shiny
diamond materialized thing in front of me. My jaw almost dropped on the floor and
my tears started falling again. Napatakip ako ng bibig..

Parang slow motion ang lahat..

He was slowly bending his knees until it reached the floor. Lumakas yung hikbi ko.
I was still covering my mouth using my palm..

"We've gone through a lot Zoey but we conquered everything. I still haven't change
my mind. I still want you to be my wife.." He swallowed hard for his voice was
really shaky,I heard grunts and groans everywhere. Napatingin ako sa pinto ng
rooftop at nandoon ang mga friends namin. Masayang masaya silang lahat.. Napatingin
ako kay Kyle na nakaluhod pa din sa harapan ko..

"Now Zoey..This time.. It is for real.. I have been able to be mature enough,and
ask.. Oh god.." He was on the verge of crying too. My toes are already shaking and
oh my God! I can't explain what I feel right now... He swallowed hard and pacified
his nervousness.. "WILL YOU BE MINE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?..........."

"WILL YOU MARRY ME?"

I can't stop my tears from falling,I am loudly sobbing already..

Sobrang saya ko. Sobra sobra! At sa sobrang saya para akong hihimayin ngayon..

I glanced at Kyle who was looking at me anxiously and with so much tense..

Under the thousand night lanterns,in my alma-mater-school's rooftop.. I've finally

made my preeminent and unsurpassed decision for my entire life..

"YES! I'm gonna marry you Kyle.. If there's a divorce-proof marriage existing,be
it!.. Because I want to grow old with you.. Even after death.. Until eternity..I
love you! I love you so much! Oh my God!"
I squealed and I didn't even know what came out from my mouth,all I know was I'm
too overwhelmed..The tense look in his face on a spur turned in a euphoric one. He
was teary eyed too.. He stood up fast and wear the ring on my finger..

He imeediately cupped my face and smashed our lips. I can hear him groaning from
being euphoric. He was so happy too.

"I love you so much Zoey. No words needed.. I love you.."

********

A/N: Okay, Proposal nga siya pero hindi naman talaga tulad ng iniisip niyo diba?
May tumama naman talaga pero basta! TIME TRAVELING PROPOSAL naman kasi siya. Pero
proposal pa din.. lol

Sorry po. Hopeless romantic talaga ako. Alam ko madaming makokornihan,pero ito ang
pinapangarap kong proposal. Bleh! :p

LAST CHAPTER NA NEXT. TAPOS EPILOGUE NA. HUHUHU T_T

Thousand night lanterns on the right side ----->

VOMMENTS guys. What do you think?

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Chapter 41 - THE RECORD BREAKER >>

ZOEY'S POV

Arm in arm we're walking as we passed through that thousand night lanterns. After
saying YES to him,I can barely percieved how beautiful my life will be with him.How
sprightly brisk to wake up beside him,naked,make love with him until dawn,hear his
soothing voice,and feel the warmth of his skin,how I wanted to do that everyday. I
took a glimpse at him and we both smiled.

Gusto ko ng officially maging Mrs. Sebastian Kyle Herrera.

"I hate seeing those tears.It always reminds me how much you've suffered
pain.....because of me.....b-being a jerk.." He said with so much guilt on his
voice. I rolled my eyes.

"Hubby ano ka ba! Useless din ang time travelling natin kung ganyan ka!Can't you
see?I already change my past Kyle.What happened after that was all just a dream,a
nightmare. Kalimutan na natin yon."I said as look at him right through his
eyes,searching for his glance.
I embalmed my palms on his cheeks,trapping his face between them. "I love you Kyle.
No words needed. Remember?.."

"I'm so damn scared to lose you again.I might literally lose my fu-cking sanity
Zoey. If this is a dream,I don't want to wake up anymore.."

Hinampas ko nga yung balikat niya. I pouted my lips. I clutched my arms around his
nape.

We're acting like a lovesick teenagers.

"Kiss me! Dali. I'll prove to you that this isn't just a dream.." And there,what
I've just said made him smile from ear to ear..

He grabbed my waist while he was grinning. He suddenly squeezed my butt cheek.I

twitched as my eyes widened.

"Kyle!!"He chuckled and started walking away. Aba't! Hindi ako hinalikan?! Piniga
lang yung pwet ko?!

"Your right. This isn't a dream at all.."Natatawang sabi niya habang naglalakad
papuntang parking lot. I'm still clueless kung saan siya pupunta,or should I say
saan KAMI pupunta.

"Ang ano mo ha!" I scowled at him. He started laughing. Dapat mainis ako but I
can't. My eyes was nailed at him while he was laughing. Ang tagal bago ko ulit siya
narinig at nakitang tumawa ng ganyan. So,I just sieze that moment.

When we reached his brand new red ferrari,may inabot siya sa loob.May mga dala pala
siyang beer. Nilabas niya and then pinatong niya sa hood ng ferrari niya.He tapped
the part of the hood na parang sinasabi niya tumabi ako sa kanya. I forgot,naka
long gown pa ako. Buti may slippers na extra si Aya. Pinahiram niya sa akin kasi
naman tinapon ko yung heels ko sa kung saan kanina..

Tumabi ako sa kanya,binuksan niya yung isang can ng soda tapos inabot niya sa akin.
Pinunasan pa nga niya yung mouth nung can bago inabot. Sumandal ako sa kanya,we're
watching the night sky filled with floating lanterns. Patuloy pa din yung party sa
loob ng clubhouse. We can still hear the loud banging sound. We have known each
other too well. Lumabas kami kasi we are so inlove with heavenly bodies. Mas gusto
namin pinapanood ang stars kaysa pumarty. Doon kami magkasundo ni Kyle talaga..

Umakbay naman siya sa akin,ang bango bango nga niya eh kahit medyo pinagpawisan na
siya.

"Have you seen ourselves wifey?"

"Oo! haha Para tayong college ulit. Paano mo lahat nagawa to hubby?"

"Let's just say,it's a cloak and dagger thing.." He said with a mocking tone as he
winked at me.

"Bakit naman! Ang daya." He chuckled,hinigpitan niya pa yung pagkaka-akbay niya sa

akin..

"You really don't wanna know wifey. It's pretty exhausting and tiring to tell."
Hinarap ko siya..

"You mean? Hands on ka dito? Ikaw talaga naghanap sa kanilang lahat? At saka lahat
lahat ng ito? Talaga?" Parang nag-iba naman ang timpla ng mukha niya. Bigla siyang
tumingin sa ibang direksyon.

"O-of course.. Who do you think will do all of this?"

Parang nalungkot siya,sh-it. Bakit ba kasi tinanong ko pa. Malamang siya talaga may
gawa ng lahat ng ito.

"Syempre ikaw! Nagtatanong lang naman ako hubby."

He suddenly frowned. Tapos napainom siya.

"Y-you don't like it?"

"Of course I do! Infact I love it!" Pero iniinom pa din siya yung beer niya. Umalis
siya sa hood ng car tapos tumalikod sa akin. Nagtatampo yata siya. Nilagok niya ng
nilagok yung beer niya.
Nakatalikod pa din siya sa akin,kasalanan ko to,kaya naman lumapit ako sa
kanya.Pumunta ako sa harap niya while I'm wiggling my brows and smiling.

"Hubby huy!"Hindi niya ako pinansin. I stopped myself from rolling my eyes. Grabe.
Nag-time travelling lang kami pati ugali niya nag-time travelling din. Ganitong
ganito siya magtampo noon sa akin. Binibigyan niya ako ng invisible treatment.

"Huuuuuubbbbyyyyyyyyyyy! Huuy! Sorry na.."

Natatawa ako kasi nakatingin siya sa kabilang side niya tapos kinakagat kagat niya
yung lips niya. Nagtatampo talaga. "Hubby naman ehhh!"

Nilagay ko yung kamay ko sa leeg niya. Hindi niya pa din ako tinitignan.His right
hand is on his waist yung isa hawak yung beer. Ayaw pa din niya akong pansinin.
Sinulyapan niya ako ng onti,pero pa-irap niyang inalis yung tingin niya. Seryosong
nagtatampo nga talaga. Na-question kasi yung effort ng hubby ko. Kawawa naman,hindi
naman yun ang intensyon ko eh..

"Sorry na pleeeease. Bati na tayo?" I pouted. Para kaming bata pero who cares! Ang
sarap-sarap kayang lambingin ng Herrera na to. Sarap kagatin ng pisngi niya.

Tinignan niya ako with his narrowed eyes. Natawa ko kasi bigla niyang hinarap sa
akin yung right cheek niya. Parang nagpapakiss.

So I kissed him.

He tilted his head at nilipat sa kabila para yun naman ang i-kiss ko. Nilakasan ko
yung tsup sound para feel na feel niya.

Humarap siya sakin then he slowly pouted his red kissable lips. Nagpout pa talaga
siya,gusto kong matawa sa itsura niya kasi nakakatuwa talaga.

Hinalikan ko siya. One swift kiss.

Gusto lang pala magpahalik kaya nagtatampo-tampuhan. He's making fun of me,kung
sabagay naman kasi dati,ayaw niyang makikita na umiiyak ako. Natataranta siya
talaga,kaya naman nung college kami mahilig ako minsan mag-iyak iyakan kasi gusto
ko siyang nakikita na nilalambing ako. Nakakagigil talaga kasi.
We stayed in that position for a long time,he's hugging me from behind,kissing me
in every chance he gets. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam. Maya-maya nag-aya na siyang
umalis.

Habang nagdadrive siya,our fingers are intertwined. Kapag naka-stop dahil sa

traffic light hahalikan niya ako bigla tapos yung kamay ko paghahahalikan niya.
Hindi na siya nagsawa.

Suddenly,napansin kong mali yung dinadaanan namin.My brows curled up together in

bewilderment.

"Kyle lumagpas na tayo.."

"I know.."

"San ba tayo kasi pupunta hubby?"

He just smiled at me with his eyes still focused on the road.

"You'll see.."

He answered while grinning. Pinili ko na lang tumahimik,kasi naman kahit anong

pilit ko sigurado walang siyang sasabihin.

Halos isang oras din ang byahe.Muntik na nga ako makatulog,si Kyle naman may mga
kausap sa phone-sa wireless headset niya na connected sa phone through
bluetooth,walang akong maintindihan sa mga sinasabi niya,parang about sa business
eh..

I narrowed my eyes on him as we reached Herrera airlines.Mabilis na nagpark si Kyle

sa harap nito at bumaba na ng ferrari. I can even hear the screeching sound of
tires. Pinagbuksan niya ako ng pinto.May kausap pa din siya sa phone,he intertwined
our fingers and he dragged me inside.We're still connected through our hands though
he's talking to someone.

Multi-tasking. Herrera moves.

Ano na naman ba ang nangyayari?

"Good evening Sir.. Ma'am.." Tumango naman siya sa mga staff at employee nung
airline. Naghintay pa din kami sa loob ng mga fifteen minutes. Hindi ako makasingit
ng tanong kay Kyle kasi ang dami niyang kausap sa phone,parang naka group
conversation siya.

"We're on our way.. Okay Shaine thank you.. See you!"

"Yea.. No. Just don't change anything. Okay? Thanks.."

"I don't care if it cost millions...Damn it! Just do it. "

Yan ang mga nadidinig ko kay Kyle. At narinig ko pa ang Shaine na pangalan na
matagal ko ng gustong itanong sa kanya.Hindi ko mapigilan mapaisip kahit na alam
kong hindi naman na dapat,matagal ng napatunayan ni Kyle na ako lang ang mahal
niya,pati malaki ang tiwala ko sa kanya.

Habang may kausap siya sa phone,umakbay siya sa akin,he can still managed to be as
sweet as he is kahit na madami siyang kausap. He started playing with my fingers
nung umakbay siya sa akin.I felt my cheeks turned red.Ang dami kasing
nakatingin,lalong lalo na yung mga babaeng employee na focus na focus sa bawat
galaw ni Kyle.

"Mr. Herrera everything is ready.." Sabi nung lalaking naka tuxedo na pure
black,parang siyang nasa men in black? Itim na itim. Tumango naman si Kyle at
kinamayan yung lalaki.Binalik niya kaagad yung braso niya sa pag-akbay sa akin.

He was possessively showing to everyone that I'm his,and he's mine.Minsan titingin
siya sa akin habang nakikipag-usap sa phone and he will suddenly winked at
me,hihigpitan niya yung pag-akbay sa akin so he can gave me a swift passionate
kiss.

Those moves. The Herrera moves. I can't help myself but to smile.
Nakita ko naman yung ibang employees na babae na malagkit na nakatingin kay
Kyle,hindi naman sila tinatapunan man lang ng pansin nito.Ang kakapal ng mukha ng
mga to. Nakayapos na nga sa akinat lahat-lahat parang gusto pang mang-agaw.I know
I'm not like Aya and Kath,they're bitchy and can get along with trashtalks but I
can do that pag si Kyle na ang paguusapan.He's mine and I'm his,so kung sino man
ang may balak na agawin siya,talagang kakalabanin ko.

Anyway,gustong gusto ko ng tanungin si Kyle,pero hindi talaga ako makasingit sa

sobrang busy niya. Balak niya ba akong isama sa business trip niya for a client
call?

We're holding each other's hands,naglalakad kami papunta sa private plane niya.

Pagkapasok namin doon sa loob,todo asikaso sa akin yung mga stewardess,na hindi ko
alam kung nagpapapansin lang ba kay Kyle o ano.

Busy pa kasi din siya at may kausap. Ako naman kumain muna dahil nagutom ako.

Tinikman ko yung veggie salad nila,habang may kausap si Kyle nakakuha ako ng
tiyempo.I put a spoonful of veggie salad and tossed it near his mouth. Salita pa
din siya ng salita at mukhang busy..

"Just a minute.."

Sabi niya bigla sa kausap niya tapos sinubo yung salad. "Nhaw, Where har we
hagain?" I snorted kasi nagsasalita siya puno pa yung bibig niya.Balik na naman
siya sa pag ka busy niya.

After ko kumain,nakaramdam na ako ng pagod.Inaantok ako,halos makatulog na

ako.Naramdaman ko na lang na sinandal ni Kyle yung ulo ko sa balikat niya.Dinig ko
pa din na may kausap siya,kaya naman nakatulog na ako.
"Wifey...... Wake up......"

Narinig ko na lang na parang may nakayakap sa akin at bumubulong. Naramdaman ko na

lang din na dumampi ang mga labi niya sa akin.. "Wifey........" He kissed me again.
Hindi gumagalaw yung labi niya pero nakasiil lang ito sa akin. "I love you.." Bigla
niyang binulong sa akin while he was chuckling,napadilat ako.

"I love you too.." Sagot ko kahit alam kong malat pa yung boses ko dahil kagigising
ko lang.His smile grew bigger.

He gave me a quick peck on my lips.. "Let's go?"

I nodded at him reluctantly. Tumayo na siya,inabot niya yung kamay ko habang nag-
iinat pa ako halos.

"We're here.. You could take a rest in the hotel." Hindi ko pinansin yung sinabi
niya.Basta hinawakan ko yung kamay niya.

Pagbaba namin ng private plane niya. Nakaramdam ako ng malamig na simoy ng hangin.
Ang sarap sa pakiramdam,at gabing gabi na kaya naman wala ng gaanong tao.

Mag naghihintay sa amin na black na SUV sa labas ng Herrera Airlines.Hinatid kami

nito sa Vinoco Park Hotel,isa sa mga hotels ng Herrera.Andito kami ngayon sa
palawan-wala akong idea kung bakit kami nandito,may island din dito si Kyle ang
pagkakaalam ko.Hindi kasi ako pala tanong sa kanya pagdating sa mga properties
niya,basta nagugulat na lang ako pag sinasabi niya na sa kanya yung place. Eh what
can I do? Herrera nga diba?

Nang makapasok kami sa hotel,magkahawak pa din ang kamay namin ni Kyle. Gusto ko
siyang tanungin kung ano ginagawa namin dito pero biglang nagsasalita na naman
siya,may kausap na naman pala.Kaya naman ako,inikot ko ang mata ko sa mga
employee,lalo na sa mga babae na halos matunaw na ang fiance ko sa tigtig nila.

Nakakainis! Mayroon talagang mga babaeng kahit ipagkalandakan na ng lalaki na taken

na sila eh nagbabalak pa din.

Subukan lang talaga nila. Ako makakalaban nila.

Nakasunod yung ibang body guards ni Kyle sa amin pati pag sakay namin ng elevator
nandoon sila. Iniwan lang nila kami nung makarating kami sa floor namin.

Pagpasok namin sa room 2622,nagstay lang siya may tapat ng pinto..

"Wifey,I need to meet someone at the lobby.Stay here and just rest okay?"

"Ay. sama ako?" I pleadingly asked,he made a tsk sound and crossed his arms.

"Look at you. You looked exhausted." He glanced at his wristwatch. "I promise,I'll
be back as soon as I can.I just need to do something really important."

"More important than me?" Sabi ko naman,alam ko naman na nakukulitan na siya pero
wala lang gusto ko lang siya lambingin.

"Of course not. I'm not leaving you.I'll be back in an hour.You just really need to
rest for tomorrow."

"Bakit ba kasi? Saan ba tayo punta hubby? Gusto kita katabi hanggang makatulog
ako." He chuckled and walked few strides towards me.He cupped my face and kissed my
forehead. Niyakap niya ako ng mahigpit. "Tomorrow. You'll be Mrs. Herrera in no
time." Namilog ang mata ko. I pulled away from hugging him and gave him a fleeting
quizzical look.

"Are you serious?!"I scoffed at him. Ngumiti lang siya tapos hinalikan niya ako.

Seryoso?! Kanina lang nagpropose tapos kasal na agad bukas?!

"You should rest. I'll be back in an hour. I promise." Sabi niya at umalis na.
Hindi man lang niya ako hinintay magsalita.
HE LEFT ME THERE DUMDFOUNDED.

*****

The next morning I was expecting Kyle beside me,but like he promised he came back
pero hindi ko na siya naasikaso kasi tulog na ako nung dumating siya,nagising na
lang ako nung yumayakap siya sa akin. Pero ngayon feeling ko he's already not
beside me na.I was hindered by voices.

"Ang ganda niya kahit tulog hano?"

"Huy ano ka ba mahuli ka niyang tinititigan mo siya matakot yan."

Dinilat ko ang mata ko,nakita ko ang dalawang babaeng naka uniform.They both smiled
at me.

"Good morning Ma'am.. Rise and shine!" Sabi nung isang babae na matangkad at may
iba't ibang color yung hair,kasabay nun ang pagbukas ng curtains.I wrinkled my face
dahil nasilaw ako.I was about to open my mouth sana,but..

"Armando. Gising na si Ma'am."

Nakita kong may lalaki. Or should I say,babaeng lalaki na lumabas galing sa

bathroom. She started clapping her hands.It took me a minute staring at her and
narealized saka naabsorb ng utak ko kung sino siya.

Si Armando Buencamino.One of the famous make-up artist in the Philippines,I often

see her masterpiece on the lifestyle channel.He has a colorful scarf on her neck
and a fedora hat,plus a skinny jeans that was combined perfectly to a flowery long
sleeves which the buttons are open showing her chest.He looked sophisticatedly
professional.

"Chop Chop ladies! Let's get this done with.. Malapit ng mag 5pm."My eyes widened
with the feeling of being baffled.
Ganoong katagal na pala ako tulog,ang bilis ng oras.Well,I can't blame myself kasi
naman it was almost dawn when I fell asleep.

I jumped out from bed and went to the bathroom,naligo muna ako.

After ko maligo naglagay lang ako ng white robe habang yung isang towel nasa ulo
ko.Lumapit yung mga assistant ni Armando and they started fretting my hair dry.

Then everyone gets busy.

Armando started putting some make-up on me.Ang light ng kamay niya,parang feather
sa sobrang light. Maya-maya may pumasok sa loob ng room.It was a nonplussed
reaction from me to see who it was,si Seven yung dumating.Hindi ako makapag salita
kasi minemake-upan ako ni Armando,inaayos din ng mga assistant niya ang buhok
ko.Pero yung ayos ng buhok ko parang simple masyado,nakatie up siya in a bun with
some loose strands each side tapos nilagyan ng diamonds,my hair looked elegantly
messy.Yung make-up ko masyadong light at saka water-proof lahat.

It's my wedding day at sana gusto ko ako ang pinaka maganda doon.

Hindi ko ginalaw ang ulo ko pero tinignan ko si Seven na naglalabas ng blood

pressure apparatus at stetoscope.He started getting my vital signs,ngiting ngiti pa
nga siya habang ginagawa niya yun.Pagkatapos niya,he winked at me and went outside
without uttering any single word. Kailan pa nagsuplado si Perez?

Natapos na ang make up ko. Nilabas ni Armando ang gown ko and my jaw almost dropped
na makita dettachable yung balloon niya.Pero sobrang ganda! Wala. Ang hirap
iexplain ng kagandahan niya. Hindi nga man lang ako sinukatan eh,or maybe sinukatan
nila ako nung tulog ako? Ay! Hindi ko alam basta! I ran my fingertips to the fabric
of it and to my surprise kakaiba yung pagka-light and soft nung fabrics. Parang
yung mga soot ng fairy sa disney channel sa sobrang light.Surely if it's windy the
fabrics will dance along with it,kakaibang design.

"Real diamonds and pinalagay ni Mr. Herrera diyan. Pati sa buhok mo."

Sabi ni Armando,napatingin ako sa kanya at tinignan mabuti yung gown. It has

diamonds all over it,it serves as the sequences of the gown.

Grabe! Ang mahal nito sigurado!

My chest started pounding really fast dahil hanggang ngayon hindi maabsorb ng utak
ko na ikakasal na kami agad eh kagabi lang nagpropose si Kyle..

Sinimulan na akong kabahan..

"You should wear it na,soon-to-be-Mrs.Herrera."I smiled to Armando. Tinulungan nila

ako agad akong isoot ang gown.

"PERFECT! OH MY GOD! KAYA PALA GANITONG KA SPECIAL ANG WEDDING NIYO! SOBRANG GANDA
MO! YOUR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BRIDE NA NAAYUSAN KO.." Armando squealed as she claps
her hand,nanlalaki pa yung mata niya habang nakatakip yung kamay sa bibig niya. I
was just looking my own reflection at the mirror at ngayon ko lang nasabi sa sarili
ko na ang ganda ako.Ang ganda talaga! Wala akong masabi.

Inabot niya sa akin yung flowers ko pero I felt weird because hindi pamilyar sa
akin yung klase ng mga bulaklak.

"Okay. Chop chop chop!I blind fold na yan.." Once again,my panick attack
increases.Binlind fold nila ako at wala akong nagawa,they looked so excited doing
that while at the back of my mind i'm freaking out.

When they're sure that I can't see anything. Inalalayan nila ako palabas ng kwarto.

Totoong kinabahan na talaga ako ng makakarinig ako ng mga taong nagkakagulo

paglabas palang sa kwarto. Mga flash din ng camera,mga bulungan na hindi ko
maintindihan. My mind was now indistinct but I just relaxed myself. I mentally do
the breathe-in-and-breath-out-cycle.

I trust Kyle. Siya ang nagplano nito para sa amin. I trust him. I should relax
myself.

I kept compelling myself. Dahan dahan lang kaming naglalakad at maingat naman
silang nakaalalay sa akin..

Matagal din bago ko naramdaman na nasa labas na kami ng hotel.Doon lalong lumakas
ang kaba ko dahil nakaririnig ako ng mga sunod-sunod na flash ng camera at sobrang
ingay ng mga tao.Mas dumami sila kaysa kanina,naramdaman naman nila Armando na
nataranta ako so they held my hand tight.
"It's okay,pupuntahan na natin si Mr. Herrera. Siguradong magfaflag ceremony yon
pag nakita ka!" He uttered behind my ear while giggling,my body relaxed as well as
my indistinct mind. Marinig ko pa lang ang pangalan ni Kyle,nawawala na ang mga
whereabouts ko. Teka anog flag ceremony ba sinasabi ni Armando?

Hindi ko alam,basta sinakay nila ako sa isang sasakyan.Mahangin and I can feel the
my hair was dancing with the wind brushing through me.Naka-blind fold pa din ako
pero nakakaramdam ako ng mga flash ng Camera.Feeling ko nasa golf-car-like kami
nakasakay,it's a wild guess though.

Minutes have past and I heard the sound of the waves and splashing of water.I
inhaled the scent of the fresh breeze of the air before moving,nasa beach na kami.

Inalalayan nila akong bumaba. Napansin kong tumahimik ang paligid unlike kanina.

Kakapa-kapa ako habang naglalakad,natatakot akong madapa.

Pero...... Nakaramdam ako ng kamay na humawak sa akin. I undoubtedly smiled dahil

kilala ko kung sino siya,kabisado ko bawat parte ng katawan niya and I know the
feeling of being touched by him.I felt he intertwined our fingers again.That is the
reason while my smile grew bigger,it is really him.

Madilim na din ang vision ko and I can sense that wala ng sunset,gabi na.

He slowly hugged me while removing the blind fold.The uneasiness I frisked earlier
ceased to exist.
Natanggal na yung blind fold and my jaw dropped. Paulit-ulit kong sinasabi sa
sarili ko na si Kyle ang kaharap ko at hindi isang Abercrombie and fitch model.He's
wearing a black tuxedo,lalong umangat ang kagwapuhan niya dahil makintab ang tuxedo
niya.He looks perfectly damn hot!I can't believe that I'm checking out my own soon-
to-be-husband.

"W-wow.. You l-looked breathtakingly gorgeous.." He stuttered while looking at me

from head to toe,he whistled and made a face.

Nabalik ako sa ulirat ko ng makitang nasa isang cruise ship na kami at

napapaligiran ng tatlong scuba divers. Bigla silang may pinatong sa balikat ko na
scuba diving gears,dahilan para mataranta ako. Maya-maya may naglagay na ng full
face communication mask sa mukha ko.

Biglang pumunta sa harap ko ang isang diver and nagturo ng iba't ibang signs. Pero
lumulutang ang isip ko,mayroong five minutes yun.My heart was beating like a drum
now. I wanted to ask them what was this all about but my tongue just frozed.

Naramdaman kong hinawakan ni Kyle ang kamay ko,he squeezed it that made me glanced
at him.He smiled at me with so much tenderness.That look on his face that makes my
heart melt and makes me feel safe.

"You'll be mine forever,in no time Zoey. I'm so excited to call you Mrs. Herrera.."
He stated and smiled widely.. "Ready?" At saka lang ako nabalik sa ulirat.. Anong
ready? Anong----

"Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!"I shouted at the top of my lungs when we jumped on the water,the

splashing sound of it was all I can hear. Kinabit ng divers ang oxygen mask ko at
nag okay sign.Hawak hawak ni Kyle ang kamay ko.Bigla nalang niya akong hinatak
pababa,then we started swimming.
Ang bilis ng pangyayari. Nakakabigla.

I saw a pink light.. No, pink lights I must say,pink underwater spot lights. It
made it looked like the circumferential of the water was pink. It's unexplainably
and splendidly beautiful.

Oh my God.

Underwater?

Pink lights..

Bubbles..

I blinked my eyes for how many times. Oh my God,How can I explain what am I seeing?
A wedding under the sea? Oh my..I'm really speechless..

Everyone's there too.. Sila Aya,Xeth,Vann and Phoebe,Kath,Marco,Seven and Alice.

They're it their complete gears.

The pink lights gets strongly divulged by time to time,every moment we swim.
Tinignan ko ulit si Kyle sa gilid ko,holding my hand.

He has an oxygen mask just like mine.But he was nodding like telling me to compose
myself and it was all alright,to trust him.

My God,Hindi lang sila Vann ang nakikita ko.Dahil halos lahat ng tao na nasa St.
Wesley kahapon ay nandito din. This time they're all wearing diving gears,familiar
yung iba.

Naiiyak talaga ako.

Kahit nasa ilalim na kami ng dagat,nararamdaman ko ang pag-init ng mga gilid ng

mata ko.

Kaya pala ganito ang gown ko. Kaya pala. Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang lahat.
Everything was beyond words to describe......

Hindi ko akalain na sa lahat ng klase ng kasal,underwater wedding ang maiisipan ni

Kyle..

Marunong naman ako lumangoy kaya inirelax ko ang sarili ko at nakipagsabayan sa

kanila. Pero hindi ko na mapigil ang nararamdaman ko. Huminto ako sa paglalangoy
para yakapin si Kyle.Ang hirap kumilos pero niyakap ko basta siya,he caressed my
back and made an 'okay' sign using his hands of course,and that's what I did as
well for a response.

Maliwanag sa ilalim dahil sa underwater pink spotlights na kung bibilangin ngayon

ay hindi ko alam kung ilan. Inikot ko ang mga mata ko sa paligid though blurry ang
vision pero kung ieestimate ko ang mga tao sa ilalim ng dagat ay hindi ko din
alam,they're all here to witness our wedding.Kasama ang mga divers,ordrained
officiant tulad ng priest and minister.Hindi ko alam kung ano ang design,pero may
mga sea plants and flowers ito. Nakaayos ang lahat. Pakiramdam ko ako si little
mermaid.

We swimmed down until we reached the table near the priest,ganun na ganun din ang
design pag kinakasal,nasa tubig nga lang kami.He was wearing scuba gears too.May
mga nagvivideo din sa gilid ko,may mga kumukuha ng pictures.

Kyle's fingers are still intertwined with mine. Yung wedding gown ko kaya pala
ganito ang design dahil muka siyang dancing fabrics pag nabasa.Parang dinesign
talaga para mabasa,magaan siya at hindi mahirap dalhin.

Ang hirap iexplain ng nararamdaman ko. Because seriously this is not the wedding I
was expecting. Sa simpleng simbahan nga lang okay na ako. But this is too much,I
can't barely understand if I was crying or smiling. I keep squeezing Kyle's hand
dahil ganito pala pakiramdam ng tunay na kinakasal.

Everything around you seems so perfect... so euphoric... so jaunty..

The ceremony has started. Nakakadagdag pa ng saya yung feeling na pakiramdam ko

makalutang ako.Feeling ko isa akong Goddess sa ilalim ng dagat. The ceremony lasted
for almost an hour..

"Do you Sebastian Kyle Herrera take Zoey Vivien Mariano to be your wedded wife, to
live together after God's ordinance in holy matrimony? Do you promise to love her,
to honor and cherish her, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to
be to her in all things a good and faithful husband as long as you both shall
live?"

The vows are all written in a white water-proof-fabric-like thingy,pinakita nila sa

amin yon para basahin. We did the signs and gestures na tinuro kanina noong divers.

Binigay sa amin nung guide divers yung dalawang fabric like thingy na may YES or NO
na nakasulat..

Kyle handed the fabric where the word "YES" was written.He showed it to everyone
who made their 'ok' sign for a response. Ang hirap pala ng underwater wedding
because I wanted to talk,cry,shout or even make a speech but I can't. Pero totoo
ang sinasabi ni Kyle because no matter how hard I cry here. Walang makakakita. I
mentally smiled at the thought. Childish but cute.

Now it's my turn..

"Do you Zoey Vivien Mariano take Sebastian Kyle Herrera to be your wedded wife, to
live together after God's ordinance in holy matrimony? Do you promise to love her,
to honor and cherish her, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to
be to her in all things a good and faithful husband as long as you both shall
live?"

After reading it, kinuha ko yung fabric na may nakalagay na 'NO' Nakita ko naman na
parang nataranta si Kyle. Kahit yung mga tao sa paligid..

I mentally giggled seeing their actions.

I tore it down,pinunit ko sa harapan nila yung fabric na may 'NO'.The tense

divulged on on him finally brought him in a tranquil manner.I can picture him
sighing.

I handed fabric which the 'YES' was written and showed it to everyone.

"The Groom may now kiss the Bride." That was written in another fabric that is held
by the diver.

I glanced at Kyle. Madaling madali niyang tinanggal yung oxygen mask niya pati yung
sa akin,siya na din ang nagtanggal. He cupped my cheek and kissed me passionately.
Kahit nasa ilalim kami ng dagat I can feel how passionate the kiss was,how much he
loves me. Ewan ko na lang sa sarili ko kung pagdududahan ko pa ang pagmamahal niya
sa akin.

I took a glimpse at the guests and the divers,they looked so happy being part of
this.Grabe,I can't even imagine how many of them,and that all of them have
witnessed this underwater wedding. Basta kasi madami sila,kasama na yung mga
underwater photographers and videographers..

I can't see the reactions on their face because of the communication mask. They all
started swimming,pataas na ulit kami,It was then when I looked up,kung gaano
kaliwanag underwater ay doble naman ang niliwanag sa taas,I can see many elongated
shapes and I've concluded that it was all cruise ships,at ang dami nila.

Oh my God,parang may party doon sa liwanag. I can almost hear the loud banging
sound.
We started swimming and inalalayan kami ng divers. My lips secretly formed a huge
smile underneath the full face communication mask.

I am officially Mrs. Zoey Vivien Mariano-Herrera,I really can't believe this. After
all the burdens and trials,dito din pala ang bagsak namin.

As we reached the top. Bumungad sa amin ang isa sa pinaka malaking yacht.Madami pa
sa paligid at gustuhin ko man bilangin kung ilan ay hindi ko magawa.

Tinulungan kaming makaalis sa tubig at paakyat sa yacht..

I looked up again and and I saw spotlights and choppers,my mouth fell opened.

Nakita ko pa ang logo ng isang famous network station sa Pilipinas,sa isa sa mga
chopper.Before I could absorbed everything may sumalubong na sa aking mga babae.
They guided me all the way inside at hindi ko na nakita si Kyle. From the platform
of the biggest yacht dinala nila ako sa kwarto,para magbihis.

They helped me out to removing my gown that was already drenched with sea water.

I glanced at the bed then I saw a Victoria Secret's black bikini and a gown-like-
see-through cover-up. Plain black yung bikini tapos white yung cover up n'ya. After
wearing those,lumabas na kami. Akala ko tapos na,but... but...

But I was completely wrong..

Once again,I felt the beyond-words-to-describe feeling. When I reached the cabin
connected to the platform nag-alisan na agad yung mga babae na tumulong sa akin
kanina.Sayad sa floor yung cover up ko kaya kahit naka bikini ako feeling ko
nakagown pa din ako,I still have to carry and pull it up..

I walked few strides from the cabin to the platform area..

Then I saw my husband,wearing a white long sleeves and a black pants.Widely open
yung long sleeve niya at hinahangin kaya naman kitang kita ang maganda niya
katawan.He was smiling at me while holding a glass wine.

I roamed my eyes around only to see.Choppers,yachts,thousands of guest kasama na

yung mga tao sa kabilang mga yachts..

Everyone was so quiet. Parang lahat sila hinihintay ang pagdating ko.

I saw Vann sat on a glass-like-transparent piano.Tinignan siya ni Kyle and he

nodded,I saw Phoebe too na umupo sa tabi ni Vann.He started playing the piano. Vann
has a beautiful voice,he wanted to be a singer pero I don't know why he didn't
pursue his dreams.

[A/N: Play the video on the right side,yan ang boses ni Vann. This is it! ----->]

~A drop in the ocean a change in the weather,I was praying that you and me might
end up together,It's like wising for a rain as I stand in the desert,'cause I'm
holding you closer than most..'cause you are my heaven..~

May mga bands sa tabi niya,I'm not a fan of them but nakikita ko sila sa
TV.Callalily ang alam kong name ng band na yon.They have a very handsome and hot
vocalist..

On a spur of moment,I felt his strong arms clutched around on my waist,his chin on
my shoulders.Mahina niyang sinasabayan niya yung kanta ni Vann while slowly swaying
me.I yanked my arms on his as I let our body move rhythmically.Parang kaming
nagsasayaw habang nakayakap siya mula sa likod ko.I can feel the heat of his body
on mine.
Nakita ko sila Aya,they're all teary eyed.Si Kath and Marco,Seven and Alice with
Froilan. Nandoon din... Si Andrei,Bella and their kids and Drew.. Everybody's
there.... Smiling from ear to ear to us.... They really look so happy para sa amin.
I felt like something warm touched my heart.. Malakas ang sound system kaya parang
nagcoconcert si Vann..

There are also projectors in the platform,at hindi ko na napigilan maiyak sa

sobrang saya.

Nagmistulang background music yung song si Vann sa amin,there are slides of our
pictures.

Our first picture together..

Picture at mcdonalds with our uniforms in college..

The whole soccer team of Xeth na nasingit kami ni Kyle dahil nanood kami..

Our pictures with our friends..

Me and Kyle.. Wearing his jersey,showing the 'Herrera' written at the back of it..

Every picture was all about us..

It was full of memories.

The tears won't stop falling from my eyes because of too much emotions. Ang dami-
dami namin pinagdaanan. Pero here we are.....

Hindi niya ako sinukuan..

He was still hugging me from behind kissing my head and my cheeks every chance he
gets.

~Heaven doesn't seemed far away anymore,heaven does it seemed faraway, Heaven
doesn't seemed faraway anymore..heaven does it seemed faraway .. A drop in the
ocean a change in the weather,Iwas praying that you and me might end up
forever,It's like wising for a rain as I stand in the desert,'cause I'm holding you
closer than most..'cause you are my heaven~~~~

Then once more,I twitched. Nagulat ako.

I heard the sudden popping appearance of colorful fireworks in the night sky..

No, it wasn't just fireworks. Costumized fireworks.. Personalized by our names.. It

was like,his message to me and telling it to the whole world..

'I love you'

'Ad infinitum'

'Zoey and Kyle'

That's all I saw and read,the others are just colorful funny fireworks. Habang
pinapanood namin hinahalikan niya ako sa leeg. Humihigpit din ang yakap niya sa
akin na parang nanggigigil siya..

Umabot ng ilang minutes and fireworks display.. Biglang may sumabog,pero sa halip
na matakot ako ay hindi.. I felt my tears on my cheeks once again. The loudest
sound from the fireworks releases a pixie-dust-like na nagbabagsakan sa dark part
ng ocean.

Everything was so magical..

Everything seemed like a fairy tale..

Every woman dreamed on having a perfect wedding.. sa churches,sa beach,sa graden..

But I've experience beyond the words to describe.. This is the happiest day of my
life..
We're dancing slowly while he's hugging me from behind when he suddenly stopped. He
made me face him and snaked his strong arms on my waist again. He kissed me swifly.
Tumingin siya sa side left side niya so I did too..

I gasped as I saw night lanterns again and this time doble ang dami katulad sa
proposal niya.

Yung mga yachts na kaninang nakakalat sa kung saan was slowly forming into a shape.
Nasa gitna yung yacht namin. Napapalibutan kami ng mga ito.

May mga media staffs din na nasa yacht na mukhang affiliated sa bawat choppers sa
taas. I glanced at the foreigner na media staff,they are wearing a blue shirt..
What was written in their shirts astonished me.

'The Guinness world record.. REPRESENTATIVE - PHILIPPINES'..

She started talking while the video are focused on her. he has a strong english
accent though mukha siyang Pilipino.My eyes widened as I saw her, as well as the
name written on her front shirt.

'Shaine Fortaleza - Staff'

"We are here to witness the record breaker of the largest underwater wedding,and
we'll see if it can also be the record breaker for millions-worth-of-wedding.
Between Sebastian Kyle Herrera and Zoey Vivien Mariano.."

"And for the record...Achieved with 347 divers who attended,organized by the Vinoco
multicompany Philippine branch here at island of Palawan diving base in
Philippines.. on the 9th of November 2015.. and was preceeded over Father Jovannii
Alcomtiser,a local priest and lincensed frogman. The newly wed couple and the
priest communicated with each other underwater by using water proof texts and a
system of sign language.. The record breaker.. No other than The Herrera and
Mariano's moment of nuptial bliss.."

Kinilabutan ako.

Tinignan ko si Kyle na ngiting ngiti sa akin.Pagharap ko sa knaya sinalubong niya

na ako ng mga halik niya,siniil niya ako ng nakakalunod na halik,because this time
the kissed was full of excitement.

"The whole world is watching us.." He muttered against my ear.

Kinilabutan ako ng sobra. Naiiyak na naman ako.

Lahat ng pinagdaanan namin,lahat ng sakit na naranasan ko,lahat lahat ng

malulungkot na nakaraan namin. Natakpan ng sobrang kasiyahan na nararamdaman ko
ngayon..

Nagkaroon ng party sa bawat yacht.. Umabot ito ng ilang oras..

Hindi binibitawan ni Kyle ang kamay ko.People are all wild and crazy now as well as
the crowd.

Napapitlag ako ng bigla niya akong hatakin.Naglakad kami papunta sa edge ng

platform and I saw the employees smiling at us.May isang maliit na yacht na
connected kung nasaan kami ngayon.Halatang halata na bagong bago yun,wala akong
makikitang ibang kulay kung hindi puti..

"H-hubby.." Pero hindi niya ako pinakinggan. Tumulay kami at pumunta na sa kabilang
yacht. Maya-maya nakita ko ang mga kabigan namin na sa gilid ng kabilang yacht. Nag
wave lang sila ng kamay sa amin..

"Yow! Herrera! Goodluck! Nagpabili ako ng madaming balot para sa'yo.." My eyes
widened kasi ang daming nakakarinig. Siraulo talagang Vann yun! Tumawa lang naman
si Kyle.

"Goodluck Zoey! Byeeee!" Si Aya at saka sila Xeth.. Napansin kong unti unti ng
umaandar yung yacht namin. Hindi ito kalakihan tulad ng kanina pero mas mukang bago
ito at mas maganda.Kyle's strong arms are still on my waist..

Nakatingin lang kami sa mga yacht na nasa isang area lang,paliit na ito ng paliit
hanggang sa wala na kaming makita. Malayo na ang narating namin..

Parang nakaramdam naman ako ng kaba when I felt Kyle's hot breath on my neck..
"Do you have any idea how much I wanted to touch you when I saw what you're
wearing?" He whispered huskily. He started nibbling my neck..

I moaned in pleasure. Napapikit ako..

"K-kyle ano ka ba baka may mak-kakita.. s-sa atin.."

"Here? Tayo lang kaya ang nandito.." He uttered behind my ear.

I glanced at the ocean and wala na nga akong nakikitang tao.Kami lang palang dalawa
ang nandito. Napakatagal din since nung huli namin.Kaya ngayon pa lang alam kong
gigil na gigil na siya sa akin.A grin curled up on my lips.

But before I could pull myself together..

He made me faced him and crashed his soft velvet lips on mine. I can hear him
groaning in the midst of our fiery kiss.His breathing was ragged and uneven too.He
hugged me and maneuvered me somewhere.His hands are wildly roaming and tracing my
back...

"Oohh Kyle.."I winced in delightful torture as I felt his warm hand fondling my
breast..

His lips formed a mocking grin as I felt my back landed on a soft mattress. Nasa
platform ng yacht yung kama mismo,it was purely white.It has an indian designs and
styles. The fabrics around the bed are all see-through..

I felt the tingling sensation once more as I felt him cupped my womanhood while
kissing and nibbling my neck.. He was moving assertively,I can't blame him.For
pete's sake,we got both celibated for weeks since he's back to Vinoco. Hindi nga
niya ako tinabahin nun eh.

At first I got terribly concious because nasa labas pa kami,sa platform ng yacht
mismo which I find it awkward but it flipped through my mind na kami lang ang tao
ito bukod sa stars na kitang kita ang ginagawa namin..
He grabbed my waist and embalmed his fingers on my skin,which emphasized his
excitement and being impatient. He trailed down his kisses and made it's way
through my neck and to my mounds..

He found the peak of it and bring it inside his mouth,I moaned again and yanked my
free hands on his perfectly spiked hair..

"Oh God Zoey. I want you so much!" He growled and the next thing I new my clothes
are already ripped. I saw his eyes shining with pure lust,love and overflowing
desire.He tugged off his long sleeves and unbuckled his pants infront of me,I felt
my cheeks flush as his shaft sprung free.It seems that our clothes are getting on
his way that's why he recklessly threw it somewhere.We're now all the way naked in
front of each other..

Him..

Those eyes burning with desires..

His glorious smile..

His husky voice..

Him..

He stopped for a moment as he placed himself on the top of me.. I readied myself,he
cupped my cheeks and look at me right into my eyes intently,he smiled.......

"I can't wait to see little versions of you and me. You're finally mine now.
Mind,heart,body and soul." He said as he roamed his hands on my bare skin.. "I
really can't help myself looking at you and get amazed not because of your
looks..But because of the mere fact that everything I've wished for is already
right infront of me.. I love you wifey.."

I stared at him for a long time while,I cupped his cheeks and I felt a warm feeling
on my heart..
"I love you too Kyl--- ahhh! Oh my God!" I was cut off when he suddenly entered his
shaft inside me,once quickly. Ramming and pounding me really hard..

"Ohh Zoey.. Damn!" He growled huskily again. We both grumbled each other's name
while our body as moving in sync. Pleasuring each other. I gasped when he started
spanking my thighs,not to hurt me but to gave me a satifactory delightful torture..

He was hugging my tight while ramming his manhood inside me. I screamed loud,until
I've realized that I should be pleasuring him too. I pulled himself up and he
started protesting. I shifted ourselves fast,I straddled him,held his manhood and
maneuvered it inside me.I dugged my nails on his shoulder as I inserted his manhood
insideme.I bit his shoulder because of the excitement I felt.

I started moving my hips as I rode him to his ecstatic frenzy. Bringing ourselves
in the gate of heaven. I did all the work for him..

"Ahhh! Shit! Zoey! Shit!" He groaned unconciously. His eyes are close,he started
moving himself with me.All together and rhythmically we turned wild.I was gripping
his skin hard and he keeps spanking my thighs..

I can also hear the slapping sound of our skins as it goes faster.. deeper and
harder..

"Kyle I'm c-coming..."I uttered huskily..

"Here I come wifey.." He growled.. "Ahhh! Shit! Come with me! Now!"

He grabbed me and hugged me tight as he made his final and superlative thrust..

We both came,catching our breath. I felt his juices spurting out inside me. But his
shaft was still as hard as it was earlier..

We stayed with that position and I felt again he started moving once again. I
squealed when he shifted our position fast.
"K-kyle!" I hissed under my uneven breathing.. He started moving again faster and
harder.. I moaned and grumbled his name over and over again..

He didn't stop,we both lost count how many times we've reach that ecstatic frenzy.
How many times I've shattered into pieces like a star burst into a million dust.
This is so out-of-this-world feeling..

After how may rounds,he finally stopped and squirmed his body beside me. He covered
our body using the white velvet sheets. He buried his face on my neck and started
nibbling it again while he was hugging me.. I mentally rolled my eyes..

"I love you Mrs. Herrera.."He whispered tiredly. Nakatingin lang ako sa taas. Para
pa din kaming nagsstar gazing and the only exception was we're both naked.

"No words needed Kyle.. No words needed.. I love you too.." I answered him.I took a
glimpse of him and ruffled his messy and drenched-with-sweat-hair using my
fingertips. He fell asleep already because I can hear his cute little snores.

Napagod din naman ako,pero siguradong mas pagod siya dahil halos ayaw na niyang
tumigil.

I smiled and slowly closed my eyes shut..

We've gone a long way to finally have his moment..

We may have hurt each other many times.. He became mad and did horrible things. And
no one will really like him being mad.

We may not be a perfect example of LOVE. We may not be the perfect example of a
couple. LOVE ISN'T PRACTICAL and it isn't meant to be as easy as it looks
like.It'll put you face to face with endless obstacles,but in the end,none of that
will matter because it's how you overcome it's obstacles that will help you how you
will define LOVE..

It may be hard and will almost bring you to DEATH,but LOVE is ULTIMATELY THE BEST
THING THAT WILL EVER HAPPEN TO YOU..

It isn't about the dark pathways we've surpassed. It isn't about being the perfect
lone for a fellow lone.

He may not be the perfect one,but he tried to be the BEST one. He suceeded because
he's my BEST..

Right now,I've proven to anyone..

LOVE CONQUERS ALL.. And we've conquered everything together..

**********

A/N: OH MY GEE! GUYS LAST CHAPTER NA ITO PERO MAY EPILOGUE PA. HUHUHU I'M GONNA
MISS ZOEY AND KYLE..

LAST POV NA NI ZOEY ITO HA?. NASA EXTERNAL LINK YUNG HONEYMOON BED NILA JUST INCASE
YOU GUYS WANTED TO SEE. :)

UNDERWATER WEDDING SA RIGHT SIDE--->

GRABE ALAM NIYO YUN HINDI KO MAEXPLAIN NGAYON PALANG KASI TALAGA AKO NAKATAPOS NG
NOVEL AT GANITO PALA ANG FEELING. GRABE!

SO KUNG HINDI KO NAMEET AND EXPECTATIONS NIYO SA ENDING NITO SORRY TALAGA. ITO LANG
ANG KINAYA NG ISANG ROOKIE NA KATULAD KO. NASA EPILOGUE ANG SURPRISE KO AT MGA
ANNOUNCEMENT.

THANK YOU SA LAHAT NG NAGBASA NITO. HUHU.. T_T

Sa epilogue ulit! Dun ang announcements :)
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EPILOGUE - You won't like him when he's mad,but you'll love him when he's not :)

KYLE'S POV

"Don't worry Kyle,your teeth will look fine in no time,maybe next year tanggalin na
natin ang braces mo.." I was just staring at my dentist while she's busy with my
teeth.She put some of her stuffs on the tray-like-thing beside her. "There! How do
you like your new red rubbers? It suits you.."

I took a glimpse of my self at the small mirror she was holding,I opened my mouth
widely and made a face to check out the upshot of this red rubbers..

"So? Hows you mom? Bakit ba kasi ang taas ng pride ng mama mo,.tinatago ka pa niya
sa dad mo eh kayang kaya ka naman niya pagaralin in any school you want. It's not
about her anymore,it's about you. Your future. Think about it Kyle.." I wanted to
glare at her for being such a monger,she has nothing to do with me and my mom's
life. Though,mom had always thought me to respect the elders,I guess I'll stick to
that.

I need to hurry for this is the last day of enrollment of transferees at St.
Wesley.I just came back from Los Angeles because of some parental issues between my
mom and dad.My dad got my mom pregnant and his family was against it because my mom
that time has an ordinary teenage life - they say that Herreras are kinda
troublesome people,that's why mom decided not to fight for dad,she let him slipped
away.How ironic because she's already pregnant with me that time,but because of her
reckless decision,dad gave her up and marry a famous actress.She felt so much
remorsed on her whole being and looks like fate wasn't being on her side because
she never able to finish her studies.She's not capable of paying my school expenses
when I was a kid thats why she decided to tell dad.Dad didn't mind,infact he wanted
me to attend on a university in LA. They argued at first but for the consequences
of a long backwash,mom forcefully agreed for settlement.

But this time was sort of a different case,they argued and had a mutiny riot of
upheaval because of my college and my future.I can't blame my mom because she badly
wanted to be with me yet she wasn't capable of giving what my dad can. She's just
working as a medical representative and she don't make enough money for the two of
us.

But to our surprise and what made dad agreed her uproars.....she has cancer and she
needs me. So I flew back in the Philippines even if I'm already taking my major
class on Los Angeles University.Dad offered his help but mom was kinda puffed-up
with herself,she's narcissistic.
"I'll see you next month Kyle. Don't forget to say hello to your mom for me." I got
back to my senses when my dentist belted out,she told me as I readied
myself,yanking the dirts on my chest..

I nodded reluctantly.

"Thanks Doc..See you around."

I ran outside fast and rode a cab.

It took me more or less thirty minutes before I arrived at St. Wesley.I stopped
from walking in the middle of the hallway to clean the moist on my glasses.Students
keep bumping me and they didn't seem to care which causes for my glasses to fell on
the floor.I was about to get it but I saw someone grabbed it already before I
could.

She handed my my glasses and I immediately wore it...

Only to see a girl infront of me.... Smiling at me...

I never imagined myself seeing such a beautiful girl like her. She has a long silky
hair,dark brown eyes and a pinkish lips.She has a pink ribbon on her hair.She
smiled at me and I frozed,seeing her teeth which was as white as a snow.I think I'm
being whipped already with this very beautiful girl so I cleared my throat and
immediately pull myself together.

Geeez. I felt hot and I'm already sweating.

She suddenly giggled that made me gulped.

"Hi....... Transferee ka?" She handed me something. I saw the papers i'm holding
earlier are scattered on the floor,I didn't noticed that. "Nakita ko good moral mo
eh.. Parehas tayo." She said shyly. I found her really cute because her cheeks
flushed.I couldn't tell what's going on inside my mind,but I really could't contain
myself just by looking at this girl. I felt really uneasy for the first time in my
life..
She decided to came along with me because just like me,she's new here.And what a
coincidence that we're gonna take the same course... Bachelor of Science in
Nursing.

From that day,I'm already losing my deep slumber because of her.She's all I can see
everytime I closed my eyes.

That infatuation turned into some odd enthusiasm,what I felt brought me in goocher
state. Damn!

I chuckled as I remember the first time we've met,shooking my head in

disbelief.Since I laid my eyes on her I started to lose my deep slumbers at night.I
remember how dork I was that time.

Driving all the way home,I have always been excited to see my wife. It's like
everyday,I miss her but I still feel the same when I'm with her,I really could't
get enough of her,I must say.

I carefully parked the car on the garage,it was already nine in the evening and I
felt like palpitating for I know she'll start nagging again.I trailed off to the
car,composuring through-out the serenity of the house's shrewd.I almost tiptoed
pulling the door close..

I sighed in relief as I roamed my eyes around only to see the darkness,it is and
seems like everybody was in deep stagnation already..

As I prudently walked through the kitchen,I heard particular noises and I almost
jumped when the lights went on..

"Bakit ngayon ka lang?Uwi ba yan ng matinong lalaki?" I firmly closed my eyes and
slowly turned around only to see my wife with her arms crossed.

"Wifey.."
"Nabili mo ba yung pinapabili ko?"She aforementioned,her face has a hint of
excitement..I mentally cursed, I'm really dead,I think I'm not going to get laid
tonight again..

"W-wifey I tried,I really tried,but it's really hard to find that siamese bananas
you're craving for.."I nervously stated,the smile on her face slowly vanished.

I'm really a dead meat. I felt like a zombie right now seeing that disappointed
look on her face.

"Sinabi kong gusto ko nun eh! Gusto ko nun! Gusto ko ng kambal na saging! Bakit ba
kasi hindi mo yun maintindihan ha Kyle?!"

She started nagging,I slapped my forehead dramatically because I know where this
conversation might set off. I walked towards her and clutched my arms on her
waist,I saw manang Amy watching us at the kitchen door,shooking her head while
smiling.

"Wifey.. It's a rare banana. But I already tried looking for it,give me time,until
tomorrow.. Please.."

"Ayoko! Yan na nga ba sinasabi ko eh. Siguro may babae ka noh?Sinasabi ko na nga ba
eh!" She scoffed at me,I can't help myself to ponder even if the experts told me
already about pregnancy moods. I really don't understand her sometimes but I have
to be patient and broad,really broad...

"Wifey.. Please.." I pleaded,I cursed mentally once more because she started
crying.

Damn it! Why to do now?

"Ayan naman ang papel ko sa buhay mo Kyle eh... tagaluto,tagalaba,tagahintay ng

paguwi mo,taga-init ng ulam mo,taga ayos ng neck tie mo. Yun lang. Hindi mo ba alam
kung ano nararamdaman ko? Hindi! Tapos yung uulamin ko tuwing umaga bacon at
sausage lang? Wala pang saging! Nakakainit ng ulo.Tapos ayan simpleng pagkain lang
na kamabal na saging,hindi mo ako mahanapan? Kyle ano ba talaga ko sa buhay mo ha?"
I wanted to laugh because she was nagging sensless issues. But I stopped myself
because she might freak out.

"Tapos siguro naghahanap ka na ng iba! Kasi ang panget panget ko na. I know, I know
I look horrible. Mukha na akong monster na napabayaan. Kasi naman ang hirap
hirap.." She roamed around and started to get something on the fridge. She handed
the hotdogs to manang Amy as she started cooking,she keeps nagging again. I shook
my head and chuckled..I held her waist once more while she's in the midst of
venting out comical stuffs.

"I LOVE YOU MUCH WIFEY..."I said behind her ear,I guess that caught her off guard.
She suddenly stop and started sniffing yet again she's nagging.

"Gosh! What am I saying?" She smiled and faced me while wiping her crocodile tears.
Her mood suddenly change again. She's scary sometimes because one minutes she's
crying and the next she's smiling and laughing hysterically.I have to be her
lifeline to sanity,I know,because the experts told me that it was beyond her
control and it's not easy being pregnant. I always keep that in mind.I have
reevalute the role I've played in our relationship up until now,since she was
pregnant. She's on her fifth month now but we both keep dealing on pregnancy mood
swings..

Manang Amy handed her the cooked hotdogs,she was now happily smiling from ear to
ear,as well as me.But my smiled slowly faded away as I saw her putting some peanut
butter all over the hotdogs.I stopped myself from making a face..

She dipped her hotdogs on her peanut butter and started eating it.I felt like I'm
gonna throw up so I started walking away..

"Hubby..San ka punta? Halika kain tayo.. Daliiii..." She started dragging me to the
kitchen counter. She dipped the overcooked hotdogs on the peanut butter and scooted
it near my mouth. I nervously looked at her. She wanted a crunchy hotdogs thats why
she wanted it a bit overcooked.

"Say ahhhhh.. Hubby.." I glanced at the hotdog drowning in a disgusting peanut

butter.I feel like throwing up but I smiled at her and tried my best to munch it..
"Diba masarap?" She squealed with a hint of glee. I just nodded even if I felt
really ill. I wanted to throw up. Jeez

"Sabi ko sayo masarap eh!! You want more? Ipagluluto pa kita ng madami! Manang
penge pa ngang peanut butter! Nagugutom yung asawa ko eh.."

She gleefully ran towards manang. I tried to open my mouth to protest..

"No no no! ZOEY! I'm full!" But she didn't hear me. Fuck. I felt really ill!

*******

"Ahhhh! Kyle! Ahhhhh!" I was gripping her hands really hard..

"Kasalanan mo to Kyle! Ahhhhh. Ang sakiit.." She cried. I don't know what to do.
"Hindi ka na makakaulit! Sinusumpa ko. Ang sakit! Ahhhh! Diyos ko. Ang sakit
talagaaaaa.."

"Push Mrs. Herrera. I need you to push.. I can almost see the head.."

"Ahhhhh!! Kyle!! I. swear..Ahhhhh!"

"Almost there Mrs. Herrera. Almost there.. Push!!" The doctor almost squealed..

"Ahhhhhh!!" I panicked because Zoey suddenly fainted but at the same time I felt
relieved because I heard a loud cry of a baby that made my tears fall.

Tears of overflowing merriment..

"Baby out.. It's a baby boy" They started wiping the baby's body and I couldn't
removed the smile on my face seeing my son for the first time.

"You want to hold him,Daddy?" The doctor ask. I slowly nodded my head and they
prudently handed the baby to me.."Don't worry Mr. Herrera,nakatulog lang siya sa
pagod.." She added when she noticed that I was worriedly looking at Zoey who
suddenly fell asleep..
I couldn't stop the tears falling from my eyes and my gazed still locked on my
son.He has Zoey's beautiful eyes. I felt like I fell inlove once again. This is one
of the most happiest day of my life.

"Wow! Ang gwapo ng pamangkin ko oh.." Andrei was also happily looking at my son who
was peacefully sleeping. We're in the private room already,everyone looks really
happy seeing my little angel. Arella was sitting on my lap and Dad was carrying
Dreigan.

"Tito? He's so tiny.." Arella belted out while gesturing her index finger and thumb
to a tiny thing with one of her eyes closed,looking at me and back to the baby,I
smiled and patted her head.."Tito Kyle naman,my hair.."

"Baby,ganyan ka din dati. Maliit lang.." Bella explained to her. They also couldn't
take their eyes off of my son. He's really an angel.

"Jeeez bro,isa na namang taga-dala ng Herrera.."Vann said

"Oo nga! Congrats couz. Grabe oh! Zoey na Zoey yung mata. Yung bibig naman Kyle na
Kyle.."Xeth interrupted with his eyes examining the baby.

"Halong halo eh noh? Ang gwapo!" Aya said while carrying her one year old daughter
Ashley.

"What was the name of my apo again? I forgot. I'm really getting older.." Dad asked
while snickering and his eyes still nailed on the baby.

I smiled and took a glimpse at Zoey,who was still sleeping peacefully on the
hospital bed,she looks really tired and exhausted.I walked and sat beside her bed,I
held her hand intertwining our fingers and kissed her forehead..
"Zyke.....Zyke Keanne Herrera" I lurted out with a priceless smile on my face.

******

"Zyke! how many times do I have to tell you. Naku bata ka! Kung saan saan ka
umiihi. May bathroom naman.."

I heard Zoey squealing at the patio so I went there only to see Andrei and Bella
siting at the patio visitor central,having a cup tea. I glanced at Zoey,who was
putting a white towel on Zyke's back..

"But mooom! I can't make it on time. I might peed on my pants if tumakbo pa ako sa
loob para sa bathroom. My garden naman oh.." He pointed the part where he peed. i
chuckled and shook my head.

"Gosh Zyke,hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko sa'yo..Manang mana ka talaga sa Daddy

mo.."

"Daddy!" Zyke squealed right after seeing me,he ran towards me very fast.I kneeled
to fetch him so that I could bring him to my arms.

Today is sunday,and I made it sure that every sunday I have the whole day spending
my time to my family.

I walked towards Zoey and clutched my other arm on her waist..

"Good Morning wifey.." I kissed her..

I made my way to the chair beside Bella and Drei who was silently siping their tea
while watching the kids play at the patio playground..
"He exactly looks like you Kuya. Mas gwapo nga lang ang anak mo.. I think he's
gonna make alot of girls cry.." Andrei belted out through the serenity of the
atmosphere."And he's gonna wrecked alot of panties too--Awww! Jesus! Bella
nagbibiro lang naman ako.." Bella punched Andrei's shoulder as she narrowed her
eyes on my brother. Andrei started clutching his arms on Bella's shoulder but she
choose to dodge it. I just shook my head,laughing at them.

Our eyes are all nailed to the kids,the feeling was really priceless just by
looking at them.I held Zoey's hand and dragged her to sit on my lap..

"Ay hubby! Ano ba."But she choose to remain silent because Andrei and Bella started
to laugh at her.

"Get a room guys. Gusto niyo kami muna tumingin kay Zyke? Baka kasi gusto niyo muna
umakyat sa taas eh."Andrei blurted out out once more,Zoey snickered while her
cheeks flushed. I kissed her neck and inhaled her intoxicating scent..

"I love you Zoey.." I whispered with my face still on her neck. She caressed my
head and I felt like she kissed it.

"I love you more Kyle and you have no idea." She giggled whispering it to me..

"I love every step of the way.." I answered back,this time I was looking at her
right through her eyes. She was smiling at me from ear to ear. "I will love you
just like the universe.." I added.

She couldn't removed that priceless smile on her face.. I gave her a quick peck on
her lips..

No words needed.. Just that kiss..

I caressed her small tummy and she placed her hands at the back of my palm,joining
my hands.

We both smiled..

"I'm so excited to see Zaiden.." She giggled and smiled happily..

Up until now,I can't believe that she's right infront of me.

It's true that really,one day you'll met a girl..and in no time she's going to find
out how flawed you are..

The way you chew,your mannerisms,your uncool way of sleeping,how bad you smell when
you're sweaty,your morning breath....

How you hated chocolates,how you can be odd sometimes,how you love the weird
shows,how cranky you can get when you're tired and hungry,how you think you look
awful on an ordinary day..

She will know everything about you.. Either good or bad.. Mad or not..

And for me knowing the best part was....

No matter how cruel you can be,no matter how reckless you are,no matter how many
flaws you got..

That girl is just going to love you for you....... No words needed...... She
will.....

***************************FIN***********************************

A/N:

Guuuuuyssss *Imaginenin niyo na pasigaw ko yan..*

Mahaba haba ito. This is overwhelming! Huhu Grabe iba kasi talaga yung feeling na
may natapos ka. The best part of it was,may mga KAHIT PAANO.. Nakaapreciate ng
story na to.. Sobrang Thank you sa inyo. Nakakataba kasi ng puso talaga.

Ang OA ko ba? Wa pakels!

basta sobrang thank you sa lahat. Sa mga nagfollow sa mga nagvote and comments.
Hindi ko naman inakala ganito magiging outcome nito. Dahil nung sinulat ko yung
prologue niya sinabi ko sa sarili ko 'Eh ano ngayon kung walang mag vote! Eh sa
gusto ko gumawa ng story na ganito. Basta kahit ano mangyayari tatapusin ko to!
Kahit bente lang yung maging reads niya..'

HAHA! PROMISE. YAN TALAGA INISIP KO NUN. NO ONE CAN STOP ME FROM WRITING. NAISIP KO
KASI NA GUSTO KO SIYANG GAWIN.

Thank you sa mga nag-inspire sa akin:

@LittleMissPau - Si babe na unang author na nakaclose ko dito. Tapos binigyan niya
ako ng mga advice kasi naman aanga-anga pa ako sa wattpad. lol

@Bellalona - Si sissy na nakakagana lalo yung mga comments niya. Biruin niyo tatlo
pala yata o apat na chapter bigla sabi niya 'Wala akong net sa bahay kaya naman
hihintayin ko yung UD,hindi ako uuwi muna hahaha' Yung tipong ganun. Ang saya ko
na..

@EllenKhay - Si Khay-san na sobrang bubbly,para ko ng nakakababatang kapatid.

Nagsshareran kami ng thoughts privately and madalas nagkakasundo kami! Siya ang
dahilan kaya naisipan kong gawan ng series tong mga hunkies ng Herrera. Haha!

@MalditangYsa Yan isa pa to,ito unang nafollow sa akin tapos nakachikahan ko sa

watty.

Yes! Charaaaaaaan! Ewan ko kung matutuwa kayo sa announcement ko..

Nakagawa na ako ng plots sa kanilang lahat. Title muna ang issshare ko:

"STUCK WITH A HERRERA" --> story of Zyke Keanne Herrera

"A HERRERA'S SECRET" --> The story of Dreigan Herrera

"HOW TO PRODUCE A HERRERA.." --> Zaiden Kailo Herrera

I will post it soon. Magsstart akong magupdate ng Seducing a Herrera maybe sa

weekend na. pahinga muna ako. I really enjoyed doing this so kahit na hindi niyo
siya basahin isususlat ko pa din siya. HAHAHA Bleeeehh :p

THANK YOU PO TALAGA ULIT!

Interact with me throught the following. haha! Chos! Feelingerang cheverlu lang..

https://www.facebook.com/yui.chizuru -----> sa external link

ask.fm/YuiChizuru

CIAO!

-Yui

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