Craving Pleasure (English)

Craving Pleasure (English)

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š‡š”ššŠ šŽšŒš„š†š€ š’šŽš‚šˆš„š“š˜ šŸ: š‡š”š†šŽ "Desperate times call for desperate measures." *** Nala Kaydence Cabral's life took a drastic turn after her mother's passing. She thought her fate was sealed, but she soon realized that she had the power to shape her own destiny. Despite her promise to her late mother, Nala had to resort to illegal means to survive their dire circumstances. It's a harsh reality, but it's the only way out. Little did Nala know that crossing paths with a stranger would lead her down a dangerous path. Their eyes met, and she felt a strange connection, but she had no idea that her decisions would ultimately lead to her downfall. With just a simple gesture, everything changed between them, and Nala found herself in deeper trouble than before. Life can be unpredictable, but for Nala, it's a matter of survival. Will she be able to navigate the treacherous waters ahead, or will she succumb to the dangers lurking around every corner?

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Chapter 1

PROLOGUE

PROLOGUE

Nala’s Point of View

ā€œCan you really do this?ā€ Lawrence asked worriedly as we walked down the dark alley.

I chuckled softly, masking the growing doubt within me. The darkness of the alley concealed my true appearance, preventing him from seeing the extent of my uncertainty.

ā€œYes,ā€ I calmly answered.

He took a deep breath and looked at me seriously.

ā€œDon’t lie to me, Nala. I know you. You can lie to everyone, but not to me. I know you really don’t want to do this.ā€

Tss. Why did you ask if you already knew it then?

We stopped walking when we were almost out of the alley. I faced him. Even though it was dark, I could still see the worry in Lawrence’s eyes. Thanks for the few lights from the city building outside the alley.

Honestly, no one else seems to give a damn about what I'm going through right now. But you know what? This guy, he's been there for me. I mean, seriously, he's like my rock. When I needed someone the most, he didn't bail on me. And for that, I'm beyond grateful. It's rare to find someone who actually cares, you know?

ā€œI know. I think you know me better than I know myself,ā€ I said, chuckling. ā€œDo I have a choice, Lawrence. Let's be real here, if I just sit on my ass and don't make a move, we're screwed. Like, seriously screwed. We'll be pushing up daisies before we know it. So yeah, I've accepted my fate, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna sit around and wait for the Grim Reaper to come knocking. I'm gonna do whatever it takes to survive, even if it means taking risks and making tough decisions."

ā€œBut you can look for a job. You graduated from junior highschā€”ā€

ā€œYou know that I already tried to do that, right? Before you tell me what you’re talking about, why don’t you apply that to yourself first?ā€ I cut him off.

Lawrence took a deep breath and remained silent.

I took my cigarette from the pocket of my loose, faded jeans and then lit the tobacco rod using the lighter I always carry with me.

I casually handed him a pack of Marlboro, tempting him to take a stick. Without hesitation, he accepted the offer. In a spontaneous act of camaraderie, we ingeniously glued the ends of our cigarettes together, ensuring that his cigar would have a light too. It was a clever way to share the enjoyment of smoking.

It's funny how we always end up doing that, even though we literally always have a lighter on us.

ā€œWhat’s your plan, then? What if you get caught?ā€ he suddenly asked after a long, deafening silence.

I laughed softly. ā€œWhy? Would you let me get caught?ā€ I asked back.

ā€œOf course not!ā€

ā€œI'm not worried at all. With you by my side, Lawrence, I know I'm in good hands. You've got plenty of experience, so I trust you completely. I have no doubt that you'll keep me out of harm's way.ā€

He messed up my natural brown hair, which I inherited from my American father.

ā€œI will protect you because you are important to me.ā€

I winced.

ā€œYou’re disgusting!ā€ I said, and then I slightly moved away from him.

ā€œWhat?ā€ He burst into laughter, unable to contain his amusement. But his laughter abruptly ceased when his ancient cherry mobile keypad phone began to ring, a device that seemed to have been around since the dinosaurs roamed the earth. It was so outdated, it could probably qualify as a relic in a museum.

ā€œYes, Balong?ā€ I heard him open the conversation.

I smoked my cigarette until it burned down completely. Then, I casually flicked it onto the pavement and proceeded to stomp on it with great satisfaction, extinguishing the fire.

I turned in Lawrence’s direction, who had just finished talking to Balong— our leader.

ā€œSo, how was it?ā€ I curiously asked.

ā€œThey were ready,ā€ he said.

That is our cue.

I steadied my nerves with a deep breath before giving a nod of affirmation. Both Lawrence and I were clad in black hoodie jackets and black face masks, concealing our identities. Concern and hesitation were evident in Lawrence's eyes as he glanced at me once more.

ā€œLet’s go,ā€ I said seriously, because maybe if we stay here longer, I will back off.

ā€œI’ll ask you again, Nala. Are you sure about this? You know I don’t want you to get hurt, right?ā€

ā€œYes, I know. Don’t talk too much. Let’s go. And yes, I’m sure about this. I’ve thought about this very well, Lawrence, so don’t ever try to stop me,ā€ I said and started walking away from him.

It's 1 AM and the streets are practically empty. The alleys in ParaƱaque, Philippines, are eerily quiet and pitch black. We're feeling pretty confident that we won't get caught. It appears that the police have recently completed their patrol in this area.

I felt that Lawrence was just following me.

ā€œDon’t go too far, Nala. Stay away from the CCTVs. Do you understand?ā€ he simply said to me while we were walking as if we didn’t know each other.

ā€œYes, I know that. Balong already explained that earlier,ā€ I said in a listless tone.

As discussed, we went through the dark part of Inferno Bar’s parking lot so that the CCTV would not catch us at the entrance. My heart was beating so fast as each second ticked by. I can feel cold beads of sweat forming on my forehead.

The bar was absolutely booming, even from outside. The music was blaring and the screams of the people inside were deafening. It's no doubt that things were getting wild in there, especially considering it was already one o'clock.

Rich people indeed.

It's ridiculous how some people splurge on unnecessary things while we struggle to survive. We're forced to resort to crime just to put food on the table. I get it, it's not entirely their fault, but seriously, they need to learn to appreciate what they have.

This is the first time that I am going to do what Lawrence has been doing for a long time, so I can’t help but be afraid of what might happen to me after this. I realized that no matter what changes I make to myself, I still fail at this kind of job.

Well, I'll be honest, it's pretty ironic. I made this grand promise to myself, swore up and down that I'd never go back to being the person I was before. But guess what? Poverty had other plans for me.

Can I really do this? Can I really let my hands get dirty?

ā€œI-I... L-Love... you... A-Ate,ā€ Nadine, my sister, said with difficulty earlier before I left the hospital.

Closing my eyes tightly, I knew I had to do this for my sister. Losing her is not an option. Nadine, the only family I have left, is in the hospital, and without money, she won't make it. I'll do whatever it takes for the person who means everything to me. I'm ready to get my hands dirty for my remaining family.

ā€œLawrenceā€”ā€

My eyes suddenly widened when I saw that Lawrence was no longer in front of me. I saw him heading to a red car, and he expertly opened the door with the wire and screwdriver he was carrying.

I remembered what Balong said earlier, before Lawrence and I left the abandoned factory that served as our hideout.

ā€œIf you don’t want to go behind bars, don’t do anything stupid. Is that clear?ā€

I couldn't help but bite my bottom lip as I surveyed the parking lot. It was a sea of beautiful, expensive cars. The kind that screamed wealth and privilege.

And here I was, with a plan forming in my mind. All I had to do was open one of those cars and clear out anything that could be sold.

Yes, I know that what I am going to do is illegal, and I might put myself in jeopardy or be imprisoned if caught, but I don’t care about that anymore. I’m sure I won’t get caught because there’s no one else here, and Lawrence won’t let me put myself in danger. I trust Lawrence. 

I nervously swallowed the lump in my throat and set off on a mission to find a fancy car that could be easily opened. I mean, if I'm gonna rob a car, might as well make it a pricey one, right? And hey, if it's the most expensive car around, chances are the stuff inside will be worth a pretty penny too.

If I only knew how to drive a car, I would have stolen the car itself and sold it.

I just hope that I don’t get hurt by what I am going to do. My plan is too risky, but nothing will happen if I do nothing, right?

My eyes lit up like Christmas lights when I spotted it. There it was, a sleek black McLaren, parked all the way at the end of the lot. That car is seriously expensive. I know this because I've seen it in one of those fancy vehicle magazines that I saw from the trash.

I looked around to see if there was CCTV, and my ears almost clapped to each other upon seeing that there was none. I could no longer see Lawrence from where I was standing.

I pressed my face against the car window, eager to catch a glimpse of who might be inside. But damn, that tinted glass was playing tricks on me. Couldn't see a damn thing!

I took a deep breath because my heart was starting to beat faster. This is it. It’s happening. With my shaking hands, I grabbed the door handle of the car to check if it was locked or not, but my eyes widened when I confirmed that it was not.

I want to thank the owner of this car for being stupid for not locking his car.

I glanced around, making sure no one was watching. Swiftly, I unlocked the car and hopped inside. My fingers anxiously scratched at the backseat, revealing a mysterious black bag. Intrigued, I unzipped it to find a sleek black laptop and its trusty charger.

After thoroughly searching the car, I not only found the laptop but also stumbled upon a fancy cellphone and a classy brown wallet. There was a whole bunch of bull bill cash inside!

ā€œJackpot!ā€ I whispered to myself and quickly took the money inside.

I finally decided to leave the car after five long minutes. I was feeling pretty good about what I had accomplished. But as soon as I closed the car door, my face turned pale when I felt something icy cold pressed against the back of my head.

ā€œWho sent you here?ā€ A freezing, deep baritone voice occupied my senses and quickly sent a shiver down my spine.

I'm frozen in place, completely clueless about my next move. The sensation of a frigid object pressed against my head sends chills down my spine, making it difficult to catch my breath. It's clear as day what that thing is, and I'm not about to play dumb. I know exactly what that thing is!

I wore a flimsy hoodie, just enough to let the frigid touch of metal tickle my scalp.

ā€œSpeak! Who fucking sent you here?!ā€ he asked me flatly but more emphatically, and he pressed the gun on my head more.

Sweat is dripping from my forehead. My lips are also trembling because of nervousness. I shook my head because I didn’t want to say Balong’s name. I know what Balong can do. He can kill people when I sing his name to this man. My sister will perish!

ā€œN-No one. I don’t know what you’re saying!ā€ I said with a trembling voice.

He laughed because of what I said. ā€œAs expected from your answer,ā€ he said. ā€œAny last message?ā€ he asked mercilessly, pressing the muzzle of the gun harder on my head.

I shook my head again. Is he going to kill me?

I won’t allow him!

ā€œD-Don’t. Have mercy. I have a sister who depends on me. I’ll just return what I stole. J-Just... just don’t kill me,ā€ I said desperately.

I don’t know how I said those things. I don’t know where I got the courage. There’s only one thing on my mind right now, and that’s that my sister still needs me. I can’t die yet!

Many scenarios are running through my mind right now. Where the heck is Lawrence? He promised he would not let me down! I really need him now!

ā€œFace me!ā€

As the gun vanished from my head, I instinctively turned to confront him, my heart pounding with fear. The darkness concealed his face, leaving me in the dark both literally and figuratively.

ā€œRemove your mask and put down my fucking things,ā€ he ordered coldly.

I gulped hard. My hand was shaking as I put down his things that I took from his car, and then I removed my black facemask.

I have never experienced such an intense fear before, not even when I was caught smoking at school and had to go to the guidance office. Surprisingly, I even found solace in the air-conditioned environment of the office.

My school’s guidance counselor and I became close because I was taken there almost twice a week. Fortunately, I was not kicked out of school, probably out of pity for me.

ā€œWho are you?ā€ asked the unknown man.

My head was still down, avoiding eye contact. Who wants to look at someone when their face is already out there for all to see? And let's not forget the whole stealing thing. Robbery is definitely a crime, no doubt about it. But is this guy a cop or something? Why on earth is he waving a gun around?

No way am I letting him catch a glimpse of my face. Gotta figure out how to ditch this guy. And damn, his ride is the priciest in this whole lot. Does that mean he's the richest too? Judging by his posture, he's not someone to mess with.

Fuck! How can you get through this, Nala! You are stupid!

He sighed. ā€œI really hate repeating my words, so if you don’t have any plans to open your fucking mouth, then dieā€”ā€

I cut him off mid-sentence and swiftly kicked his hand, sending the gun crashing to the ground. Clearly caught off guard, I seized the opportunity to deliver a swift kick to his nether regions. The satisfying groan of pain that followed was music to my ears.

ā€œFuck!ā€ he roared.

ā€œI’m sorry,ā€ I said, and then took his wallet, which contained the money I got earlier from his car.

I thought I could already escape, but my eyes widened when he suddenly grabbed my leg. I looked at him. My lips parted when our eyes met.

His eyes are like two shimmering pools of gunmetal blue, their almond shape adding an air of mystery to his gaze. They possess a captivating glow, as if they hold a secret that only the darkness can reveal. These eyes are not just ordinary; they are extraordinary. They draw you in, making it impossible to look away.

I swallowed nervously, determined not to let his intense gaze overpower me. With a swift and forceful kick, I managed to free my leg from his grasp. The pain made him cursed.

ā€œYou’ll pay for this! I’ll make sure of that! I saw your face! You’ll regret messing with me!ā€ I heard him shout as I ran away. My heart slowed down because of what he said.

He saw my face?!

ā€œNala!ā€

I stopped running upon hearing Lawrence’s voice. There was a trace of concern on his face as he ran toward me. There is now a black backpack on his back that wasn’t there before.

ā€œWhere have you been? Are you okay? Why did you suddenly disappear? You should have waited for me because I was going withā€”ā€

ā€œShut up. Let’s get out of here!ā€ I said and pulled his arm, and then we ran together.

ā€œWhere’s your face maskā€”ā€

ā€œI said shut up! I will explain to you later! We have to get out of here. Faster!ā€ I cut him off again.

He didn't say a word. Must've seen how freaked out I was. So we just kept on running. My heart was still pounding like crazy.

I have to prepare myself for tomorrow. I have to leave my sister with Lawrence because any time tomorrow; I am sure that there will be policemen knocking on my house’s door to arrest me because that man with strange eyes saw my face. And at that moment, I knew within myself that I had nothing to do.

You’re very dumb, Nala! Idiot!

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PROLOGUE
PROLOGUENala’s Point of Viewā€œCan you really do this?ā€ Lawrence asked worriedly as we walked down the dark alley.I chuckled softly, masking the growing doubt within me. The darkness of the alley concealed my true appearance, preventing him from seeing the extent of my uncertainty.ā€œYes,ā€ I calmly answered.He took a deep breath and looked at me seriously.ā€œDon’t lie to me, Nala. I know you. You can lie to everyone, but not to me. I know you really don’t want to do this.ā€Tss. Why did you ask if you already knew it then?We stopped walking when we were almost out of the alley. I faced him. Even though it was dark, I could still see the worry in Lawrence’s eyes. Thanks for the few lights from the city building outside the alley.Honestly, no one else seems to give a damn about what I'm going through right now. But you know what? This guy, he's been there for me. I mean, seriously, he's like my rock. When I needed someone the most, he didn't bail on me. And for that, I'm beyond gratefu
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CHAPTER 1: Arrested
Nala’s Point of View"What the hell, Nala? Did you just say he saw your face?!" Lawrence exclaimed with wide eyes after I told him what happened earlier.I rolled my eyes."Yes! Do I have to repeat it again? That’s why I am telling you that I need to leave Nadine to you in the meantime, right?" I said, annoyed, and then drank the redhorse alcohol in my glass. Its bitter taste caresses my throat."Are you stupid? Are you really going to jail? Don’t you intend to hide or run away from the police?!""Seriously, Lawrence, are you dumb too? Do you really think I didn't consider that? Obviously, I don't want to end up in jail, but let's face it, what we did was totally illegal. I'm not trying to act all high and mighty here, because let's be real, I got some benefit from the money I stole too. But I'm willing to face the consequences. I won't run away like a coward because I know I'm guilty as hell. The cash I swiped before is enough to cover Nadine's medicine. So yeah, I'll just pay for th
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CHAPTER 2: Choice
Nala’s Point of View I couldn’t believe my eyes! There he was, the familiar man, sitting on the bachelor’s couch in front of the big bed where I now found myself. His legs were casually crossed, exuding an air of confidence. Wait, bed? What am I doing here? What is this place? Did this man take advantage of me?! His two thick eyebrows met, and a ghostly grin curled his lips. ā€œI did nothing to you, woman,ā€ he said as if he read what was running through my mind, and then he stood up. ā€œYou fool! What did you do to me?! Where is this place?!ā€ I shouted and tried to get up, but my head started spinning and I ended up collapsing right back onto the bed. Thank goodness for the softness of the bed. ā€œI told you. I did nothing to you.ā€ He looked at me from head to toe. ā€œYou’re too far from my standard. You’re not even beautiful,ā€ he added. ā€œWhat?! Don’t speak as if you’re handsome!ā€ I also looked at him from head to toe. He was impeccably dressed in a black button-down long-sleeve shirt,
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CHAPTER 3: Traitor
Hugo's Point of View"Where is it?" I seriously asked Fang as I got out of the room where Nala was staying."Pamposh Tower, my Lord. Lobby," he answered.He handed me a stick of cigarettes and lit them up. I held it between my index and middle fingers before inhaling as much smoke as I could. I exhaled, a mellow sensation rolled through my bloodstream like a warm bath. Fuck, that was good.Fang is one of my subordinates, but I honestly don't trust him. Well, I don't trust anyone, to be exact, and Fang wasn't an exemption.I licked my lower lip and hopped inside the car as we got out of the mansion. I first looked at the room where that woman was staying before the car finally left.I leaned against the headrest and closed my eyes. I couldn't help but form a smirk as I thought of that woman's furious face a while ago.My jaw clenched.I can't fucking forgive her for kicking off my balls that night and also because of the effect she had on me. I kept jacking off that night until my hand
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CHAPTER 4: First day
Nala’s Point of Viewā€œFabellon Enterpriseā€¦ā€ I whispered, placing my hand over my eyebrow and looking at the big name of the building in front of me.Many employees were currently entering the company. Some are in a hurry, and others just walk normally. It was a typical day for them, but for me, it was the beginning of the ordeal of my life.ā€œAre you sure this is it, Nala?ā€ Lawrence asked while looking at the paper where the building’s address was written.I turned to him and nodded.ā€œYes,ā€ I said weakly, averting my eyes from him.I can’t look at him because my chest is still too heavy because of the decision I made three days ago.He ruffled my brown hair like he used to do and then smiled widely.ā€œI still really can’t believe you didn’t end up in prison, Nala. I was really worried about you. Look, the person you robbed even gave you a job,ā€ he said in disbelief.I forced a smile and tightened my grip on the strap of my shoulder bag.ā€œYou’re amazed at me again,ā€ I jeered.ā€œOf course.
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CHAPTER 5: First Disaster
Nala’s Point of Viewā€œCome to my office.ā€Taking a deep breath, I violently gasped for air as Hugo’s voice blared through the intercom for the fourth time. My butt wasn’t even warm on the seat, and he’s already calling me again. I don’t know if he’s trying to annoy me or what.With a sudden burst of energy, I leaped out of my seat on the swivel chair, causing a ruckus that made the hardworking employees around me pause and turn their heads.They must have been really curious because I got called for the fourth time this morning.So, first, I had to trudge all the way down to the 12th floor just to fetch some documents from HR. Seriously, couldn’t they have sent an intern or something? Then, this guy sends me down to the 19th floor to grab a bunch of documents that I have to encode and send to him via email. Ugh, like I don’t have better things to do? And just when I thought I was done, he asked me to dig through the piles of paper in his office to find some proposal documents from som
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CHAPTER 6: Coffee
Nala's Point of ViewI closed my eyes tightly after inhaling the cigarette that was wedged between my fingers, then I exhaled the thick smoke from my mouth.I am currently outside my house to smoke. I don't want to smell like cigarettes inside my house, so I am here outside, as I usually do.I just arrived home from work because I finished all the tasks I needed to do before leaving the office.ā€œOh? It seems like you're really exhausted.ā€ I opened my eyes when I heard Lawrence's voice. He was standing in front of me with both hands inside the pockets of his cargo shorts.ā€œWhat's up? Have you found a job yet?ā€ I asked and took another puff of my cigarette."What do you think?ā€ I rolled my eyes and tossed the cigarette onto the pavement, crushing it under my foot.ā€œWhatever,ā€ I said.ā€œTsk. I am just kidding. Yes, I have finally found a job, madame.ā€ā€œReally? What kind of job?ā€His eyebrows raised, and he flashed a smile.ā€œI got hired as an employee in an upscale restaurant. It's so fanc
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CHAPTER 7: Glances
Hugo’s Point of ViewA smirk formed on my lips when Nala suddenly rushed towards the door with a flushed face after that delectable kiss that we’d shared a few minutes ago. I bit my lower lip to prevent a smile from escaping from my lips. I sat in my swivel chair with my feet crossed over each other. Still looking at the door.Since I kissed her yesterday, I can’t stop thinking about her luscious and sweet lips. It was just a quick kiss, but fuck—I’d gotten addicted to it real quick! And when I saw her red lips a while ago, it hypnotized me to kiss her, so I did.In my twenty-eight years of existence, this is just the first time I’ve felt this way. My heart is pounding loudly inside my chest when she’s around. My blood inside my veins was being active like crazy. And my cock behind my undergarment is always reacting when she’s near me. Her presence has a big effect on my entire system! And this is fucking bad!All this time, torturing and killing without mercy became second nature to
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CHAPTER 8: Together
Nala’s Point of Viewā€œI’m leaving now, Nala. Take care on your way home,ā€ Miri bid farewell. She is the last employee on the floor, aside from me. She is working overtime today because she was overwhelmed with paperwork earlier.I nodded and forced a smile. ā€œTake care.ā€ā€œOf course. You’re going to introduce me to Lawrence, remember? See you tomorrow!ā€ She waved before finally leaving.I glanced at my old keypad cellphone to check the time. Then, I shifted my gaze towards Hugo’s office door, which remained closed.It's already midnight, and I haven’t gone home yet because Hugo hasn’t gone home either. I want to ask permission to leave first, but I can’t because it’s against the office rules for me to leave before the boss unless he specifically tells me to.I took a deep breath and sipped coffee from a disposable cup. I focused my eyes on the desktop again and continued working on what I was supposed to work on tomorrow.In the middle of typing on my keyboard, my cellphone suddenly ran
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CHAPTER 9: Ambush
Nala’s Point of Viewā€œMake sure to understand every single detail in that seminar, Nala. This will help you in your future work as my secretary, do you understand?ā€I took a deep breath as what Hugo told me yesterday entered my mind again.In my two weeks of working at Fabellon Enterprise, all he ever assigned me were papers. My eyes must be immune to the desktop monitor by now because of the sheer number of tasks he gave me. He hasn’t given me his schedule again, but apparently there are meetings happening in the conference room that I’m not aware of.Yesterday, when I handed him the documents from the HR department, he told me that I needed to attend a three-day seminar at a five-star hotel in Batangas. It’s really far from Manila and will take a long time, but according to Hugo, the company will cover all expenses, including our accommodations. There will be five of us attending the seminar, including me, who have limited knowledge of business administration but work for big compa
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