LOGINCharm.What the heck? How can I concentrate when someone is peering at me on the other side? What a disaster.Paulit-ulit ang pag hugas ko ng kamay. Hindi ako mapakali dahil kay Bryce. Okay na sana. Umalis na ako ng Milan at nandito ngayon sa Rome para makaiwas kay Bryce, pero nandito naman siya!And what do you expect from me? He might think that I’m following him. Heck, no!Huminga ako nang malalim at saka inayos ang sarili. Tinitigan ko ang mukha sa salamin at pilit akong ngumiti.I know. I will ask Steven to go somewhere else. I don’t want to stay here anymore. We can hang out somewhere.I plaster my best smile as I step out, but oh boy, that smile of mine didn’t last long because of someone."Hi, Charm. Can we talk?"Napaawang ang labi ko. Hindi ako makapaniwala na si Bryce ang nasa harapan ko. Sinundan niya ako rito? Bakit?"I did not follow you, Bryce," I cleared my throat. That is my best defense, and it is true. I did not follow him here in Rome."I know…" his jaw tightened.
Bryce.She has a business branch in Milan. It’s the Blood@Mary Miles Fashion.I smirked and shook my head. I feel disappointed, probably because I expected her to be here chasing me. Damn it.What am I feeling this? I should be glad that she’s not getting in my way anymore.It’s been more than three months since I last saw her. Did I miss her? Not really. But then I was hopeful that she would somehow look for me again, like she used to."What's with that look, Bryce? Disappointment." Achilles laughs a little."Bro, we are here in Rome, and the weather is good. Let's enjoy everything. There are plenty of beautiful girls. Have fun." Akbay niya sa balikat ko.Napabuntonghininga ako at pilyo siyang tinitigan. "You always like to have fun, Archilles. When are you going to settle things down?""Hmm, I’m not sure. I don't intend to settle just like the other Mondragons. I no longer have biological parents to tell me what to do. Yes, I have an empire like everyone else, inherited from my par
Charm.I only need my travelling bag, a few of my clothes, and one pants. I know I have a meeting this week, but I can’t wait to get away from this city.Ayaw ko ng makita si Bryce!"At iiwan mo ako? Nakakainis ka naman, Charmie!"I twist my lips. "As if naman kailangan mo ako rito? You can survive without me, Ellena. You don’t need my presence. I can’t make you happy, my best friend. Hindi ako lalaki."Natawa siya. "I know, Charm. But still, I want to spend time with you…pero hindi kita mapipigilan kung gusto mo talagang umalis rito sa Milan. Susunod na lang ako kapag nagsawa na ako rito, okay?"I nod and smile. "Sure. You know my place in Rome. I will wait for you. Ciao!"The travel was smooth all the way to Rome. I don't have a business branch here in Rome, but I have a small place that my father gave me ten years ago.Hindi ako maarte, pero dahil sa lifestyle na binigay ni Papa sa akin ay naging madali para sa akin ang lahat.I studied abroad without anyone to rely on. My father
Charm.Kainin na sana siya ng lupa!"How are you and what are you doing here?"Huh, the audacity? Akala niya siguro ay sinusundan ko siya? Hello? Hind na! Ang babaeng iyon ay wala na.That Charmie Beau Kurt who fantasize Bryce Will Mondragon no longer exist. She's cut off! I decided to cut off that embrassing Charm in my life!"Uhm…" Kumunot ang noo kong nakatitig kay Ellena."Bryce Mondragon? Oh my…what a surprise! It's nice to see you in person." Lahad ng kamay niya kay Byrce. "Ang gwapo mo pala sa personal. Shit…" Kagat labi niya.Nalaglag ang panga ko. Inisip ko kasi ay tutulungan ako ng gaga para makaalis na kami rito."It's Ellena Bernabe. I'm Charm's best of friend. Alam mo ba ang dami alam sa 'yo. Oh my god!" Humagikhik ang gaga."Ellena, we better go." Hinila ko agad ang kamay niya, dahil mukhang wala na siyang planong bitawan si Bryce."Uhm, it's nice to see you here, Bryce. I did not expect to see you here." Pekeng ngiti ko. Halos lumabas na ang puso ko sa dibdib at hindi
Charm."How was it? Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, Charmie!"Ellena looks excited in the line. Malaki ang screen sa harapan ko at maaga na sa kabilang banda ng mundo. Samantalang kalahating gabi na rito. Pagod ako, pero ayaw dumalaw ng antok sa akin. Kaya heto, nagvi-video call ako kay Ellena sa kabilang linya."And I can't wait to see you next week. I have my tickets!" Winagayway niya ang plane ticket sa screen."You can stay in my apart—""No. I have already booked a hotel closer to your place. It's not that I don't want to be with you. Of course, I do! You're my best friend. But I want to date, Charmie."I scoff and laugh at that.Tama nga naman siya. Noon, noong nagbakasyon kaming dalawa rito sa Milan ay nasa iisang apartment kami at halos linggo ay may inuuwi siyang lalaki.Ellena loves to date. And dating for her needs to be sex first. Dapat raw may dating pareho sa bagay na ito, dahim importante raw ito.Siguro nakuha ko ang kabaliwan ni Ellena noon. I fantasize Bryce,
Bryce.I breathe in and out as my head jerks up above the ceiling. I can feel her riding into my shaft deeply. She's moaning, wet, panting, and wild on top of me.It's already an hour, and still, I couldn't concentrate. I'm hard as fuck, but I can't get it out of me. I can't release it. Damn it.What the hell is wrong with me? It's been three months, and I'm out most of the night, having sex with different women. This time, it's Linda. She's the manager of The Buzz Bar, one of the strip clubs owned by the Del Fiore family. I'm back in Italy, and my sex life is no longer the same as usual. I'm ruined. Charmie took that part of me and ruined my fantasy.Damn this, I need to get this out.I shut my eyes and imagine Charm's face. I can feel her, I can touch her…and then, I take over. I roll the condom on and push into her harder. It's Charmie…this is her. It's her."Oh, Bryce!"I curse in the back of my mind as I ride on top of her. I imagine Charmie. I imagine her underneath me, and the






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