NELINA
A week has passed quickly, but still, the memories with Royce in the car were vivid to me. I love how he held me in his arms, the touch of his hands that sent warmth on my skin, and the way he pressed his lips on mine. My heart skipped a beat imagining Royce's face, overjoy clouded his features as he trailed his fingers on my cheek. I never thought there could be any safer place than the arms of my dad and my brother Mark.
I was cut off from my daydream when the doorbell rang. It must be Marica. I threw a brief look in the mirror before I intended to attend who's on my door.
I was about to grab my clutch bag when I saw the Mercedes Benz car key. The sentimental guy.
ROYCERoyce inclined his arm around me and gently squeezed my shoulder, which was consoling. He smiled pleasantly when I glanced up at his face, and I took it as my assurance to stay calm."Uncle Philip, this is Nelly, my girlfriend, baby, my this is my uncle, Philip," Royce said as he looked at his uncle back and forth and me."Pleased to meet you, sir," I greeted as I offered a hand for a handshake.His facial expression softened, a smile crept on his lips."Finally, it's nice to meet you as well, Ms. Cruz," he said as he stood up and took my hand for a handshake.I felt a burden lifted from my shoulder when I saw him smile at me; before my thou
NELINAI saw Marie dancing with Leo on the far left side, and there was Rico, Santi, and Andi, all of them, who had a girl; only God knows where they found them. Probably just in their circle of friends, it was an invitation-only party."Baby, why did you choose classical music?" I can't help myself but ask Royce. This is not the typical choice of men at his age. My face was an inch close to his. My hands clasped on his nape, his hands on my waist as we swayed to the melody."The music is one way of remembering my grannies; they like classical music," he said, shrugging his shoulders."Well, at their age, it's understandable, right? And to be honest, I was kind of learning to like it as well," he said as he showed an awkward grin. He must have been a little shy to
ROYCEI know I have to be honest with Nelly and confront her even though it won't be easy. Every time I lay my eyes on her innocent face, my heart melts."Baby, I have to ask you if you had any strange experiences in the past few days."Nelly seemed to contemplate my questions as we were alone with some of the hotel staff left. Then, finally, she had her own space to think clearly. By the look on her face, I sensed that she indeed had something to tell me."It's okay, baby; any small details would help.""Yeah, but let's not talk here. Can we go home?""After what happened tonight, I can't let you home alone in your condo. Stay with me."
ROYCE"What are you both doing here?"Their presence came as a shock to me. Never did I dream of having them in my life again. When I was an innocent kid, I had wishful thinking of having them with me, the usual complete family like my friends. But those years are gone. I taught myself to accept things as they are and continue to live my life even without their presence. Who needs complete parents when you have the perfect grannies.Mom and Dad stared at me, both unable to speak right away. It must have been a miracle that got them together because they couldn't even stand being 5 meters close the last time I knew."Royce, who are they?" Nelly asked as she clung to my arms. I was contemplating what to say to her if I should tell her the truth or
NELINAI opened my eyes, and the first thing my eyes laid on was a beautiful man sleeping beside me. His face was a resemblance of stillness. Moving out of bed was hard when I got to see his whole face, eyes closed.Last night was difficult for him. I could tell by how he looked at his parents and when he returned after talking to them. I saw the pain in his eyes, like never before. I could never tell how hard it was for him, he tried to hide it from me, but a smile can't hide a hidden pain in his eyes.My heart tightened and sore for him. Royce sees me through every trouble I was in, not considering how he was in his own dilemma. I feel bad for not looking after him, and I think it was all about me. How did I end up like this? I was selfish.
NELINA "You have a late birthday gift for me, and now today, I'll give you my late birthday gift as well. How does it sound, Mr. Park?" Royce chuckled as he trailed a finger on my lips. "Sounds great, Mrs. Park." "Hey, you can't call me Mrs. Park. Take it back." "I said what I have to say, Mrs. Park. You'll be one soon," Royce said, pinching my chin. I rolled my eyes at him. "For now, let me give you a shower first," I said, opening the
NELINARoyce's fingers stopped giving pleasure to my clit, which made me open my eyes. What's wrong? I refused to voice out my question as I looked at him intently.Royce kissed me, which I reciprocated with so much appetite while his fingers played on my clit again. We stayed savoring each other's lips and tongue, deepening our kiss, eyes closed. I loved to mess up his hair, massage his scalp, and grab his hair at times while kissing.Royce slowly parted our lips, and we breathed each other's breath."Baby, my sweet baby," he said, gently rubbing a finger on my cheek. I replied with a smile as I sensed my cheeks were warm, yet I didn't feel ashamed in front of Royce anymore. I've changed; I felt comfortable naked in front of Royce.
NELINA "Baby, I'm starving." "Oh, I can't let my baby starve," Royce said, kissing me on the lips. He got the bathrobe, wore it on me, and then he wrapped a towel on his waist before he scooped me on his arms. I squealed out of surprise. "What are you doing?" "I'm taking you in the kitchen to have our second breakfast." "Second breakfast? We haven't eaten since we woke up this morning," I said, narrowing my eyebrows in confusion. "Seriously?" Royce said with a naughty smirk on his lips. It was then th