THEY were startled when they suddenly heard a telephone ring. Surprisingly they looked at each other. They never noticed a phone inside the room."Where does that sound come from?" Kier asked.I shrugged. "Let's just find it," I suggested.We stood up and headed to the cabinet near the bed. That’s where the sound comes from. Kier opened it and we saw a black wireless phone."Hello?" Kier answered.I quickly approached him. I pressed my ear to the phone he was holding. I tried to ignore his teasing look. We were in an intimate position. And he seemed to find it amusing. I showed him my fist when I saw his mischievous smile on his lips.He laughed as he moved closer so I could get closer to the phone–I almost kissed the phone."How was your sleep?"Kier and I looked at each other when we heard that familiar voice. My father is on the other line."Give me the phone!" But I had already snatched it from Kier's hand.As I did, we switched positions. He was now listening to the phone I was ho
"WOW!" Kier wipes his mouth and looks at me. He took the glass filled with water and drank it. "When did you learn to cook?""I just followed the instructions in the cookbook," I replied. I am very hungry. This is my third plate of rice. "Do you want more rice?"He shook his head. "I'm full. I certainly won't be hungry when you become my wife.""There's no charge for illusion," I whispered. I didn’t pay attention to what he said. I saw Kier open his mouth so I pointed the fork in his face. "Let me finish eating first before you speak and I might lose my appetite."He listened and kept his mouth shut. But while I was eating, he was watching. I just didn't look at him anymore. I ignored him even though I almost choked because I couldn't chew the food in my mouth properly.*****WHEN I woke up I felt very thirsty. I groaned. Why do I feel so hot? I feel like I'm getting burned. Moaning, I opened my eyes. I was stunned to notice that the surroundings were dark.I remember falling asleep
I force my sanity to prevail over the burning desire between us. What’s that kiss for? Kier doesn't love me. He will never love me, because, from the beginning, I knew that he only considered me a childhood friend who wanted to make me angry.Think about it, Fatima! It is now or never. If I give in to temptation now, I will be the loser in the end. So I suddenly pushed him away from me."F-Fatima..." He threw me a curious look."Please…" I whispered and looked down. I don’t want to meet his gleamed eyes.I swallowed when he touched my chin and lifted my face. He stared at me for a moment. He hesitantly stood up and walked toward the large window. He looked at the moon. I heard his heavy sigh.I bowed my head and remained silent. Only the crickets outside could be heard in the room where we were. My heart felt a strange emptiness. Why do I often feel that way?Am I falling in love with him?I shook. That is impossible to happen. Now that Kier has kissed me, I don't think I can face him
Deep breath… I tried hard to control my temper. I heaved a sigh and then moved away again. But he moved closer to me again. I shot him a threatening look. "What's your problem, huh?"He shrugged. "Why are you staying away from me?""Why are you approaching me?""Because you're moving away.""Are you trying to annoy me?""That's what you always think.""Why am I wasting my time with you?" I turned my back on him. I was disgusted because last night I was dramatizing while thinking I was falling for him.How was I able to love my number one enemy who was born to make my blood boil every minute?"Do you feel anything for me, Fatima?" he asked bluntly and pulled my hand."Let me go!" Annoyed, I pulled my hand away."Answer my question.""Are you ordering me?""No. I just want to know.""Nothing." I stammered and averted my eyes. Of course, I won't admit it."Nothing?" He didn't seem to believe what I said. "But I have a feeling–""That I like you?" I added to what he would have said. I laug
“I’m not Superhero to be able to push this car back to the mansion. The rain is heavy. You better take off your clothes too, even just your pants. Don’t worry, I think there is no one else here except us. It is probably the private property of the Santillan family.”"I- I beg your pardon?"“You heard me right, wifey! Take your pants off. ”My eyes narrowed staring into his eyes and I didn't even move in the seat.“If you don't come down to help me, I'll lift you out of the car! I can’t let you there while I’m pushing this damned car!”“Carry me? I dare you! Try it and–” I hadn’t finished what I was about to say when Kier got out of the car and opened the driver’s seat side door. I stared at him wickedly when he attempted to pull down my pants.“For the last time, are you going to take your pants off or not? The floodwaters were up to my knees. No one else can see you.”“I most certainly am not!”“Fine," he said, then picked me up and walked to the back of the car.I swallowed thickly
I can't count how many times I sigh. I look back and forth between the wireless phone and the tv screen.I closed my eyes tightly as if I could mentally talk to my father. Annoyed, I stood up. I went to the laundry area and washed our dirty clothes in the washing machine. It has a dryer so it dries quickly even if it rains outside."Haist…" I shook my head as I poured the powder detergent into the washing machine.I got out of the laundry area. I went back to the living room and was annoyed that I picked up the wireless phone. Suddenly it rang. I screamed in shock and threw it on the carpeted floor. I also picked it up quickly."Hello?" Hoping that my dad was on the other line."Fatima.""Dad!" I was glad to hear my father's voice. “Please, pick us up. I don't like it here. I don't even know which continent of the Philippines you took us to. If we are still in Manila, abroad, or what.""Hey, slow down. How are you two?"I was silent for a moment. How are the two of us?"No–" I stared a
I was yawning when I opened my eyes. The surroundings are dark. I never thought I would be able to sleep in bed with kier. When I remembered he was burning with fever I immediately got out of bed and turned on the light switch.I felt pity when I saw Kier, he slept peacefully. I touched his forehead and neck, he was still hot but not like a while ago.I took the blanket and wrapped it around him then hurried out of the room. I went to the kitchen. There's still rice left in the rice cooker, so I heated it. I opened the fridge and looked for something to cook. I saw some instant noodles. That’s what I cooked that Kier could eat to calm down his fever.It is still not possible to buy medicine because it is still raining outside, and the weather is still inclement. Hot noodle soup can be an alternative medicine instead of lying down next to Kier which almost gives me a fever too.I was preparing a bowl of soup noodles when I remembered something. I dreamed of Kier and–I covered my mouth
When I got down, I went to the living room and sat on the sofa for a while. But from time to time I look up the stairs.It's just a kiss so I shouldn't be affected! I whispered to myself. Kier is sick and I need to take care of him.I stood up and walked back and forth in the living room while biting my fingernail. I decided to go to the kitchen to heat the leftover noodles in the casserole."Let me help you," Kier said from behind. I didn't notice that Kier had already entered the kitchen."No thanks. I can do it," I refused. I get scared every time he is next to me. I feel like I'm always in danger when this man is around. Oh, I'm wrong! Is it true that I am afraid of myself and not of this man? "You're not feeling well, why did you come down?""I want to drink water."That’s when I realized I forgot to bring water when I brought him something to eat. "I’m sorry, I forgot. I'm worried about you.""It's okay.""'ll get you water," I said and turned off the stove."Don't bother."Ou