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Strawberries and Cigarettes Prologue
PROLOGUETahimik na tumitig si Hugo kay Catalina. He wasn't expecting this one. Hindi niya inaasahan na ang babaeng nagpapainit sa kama niya gabi-gabi at ang babaeng pakakasalan niya ay iisa. He felt a pressure building up against his chest and shoulders. Hugo folded the menu and stood up."Sebastian Hugo Ruiz," he said, reaching out his hand.Inabot ni Catalina ang mainit na palad ng binata. "Catalina Garcia."Catalina saw a glint of anger and hunger in his eyes. It has been a month since they last saw each other. He still sounds as sexy as he was. She still wonders if Hugo has forgotten about her."Great!" wika ng abogadong kasama nila. "Let's order food, I'm famished. We could talk about your marriage while we eat.”Mabilis na binawi ni Catalina ang kamay niya mula kay Hugo at ngumiti kay Atty. Hidalgo. Gulat pa rin si Hugo kahit hindi na nakalapat ang mga kamay ni Catalina sa kanya. Muling siyang naupo habang malalim na nakatitig sa kaharap."How's your wife, Attorney?" Catalina a
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1Muntik nang mapatalon sa gulat si Catalina nang madatnan niyang nakasandal sa hamba ng pinto ng kwarto si Hugo. Nakakrus ang braso nito habang nakakunot ang noo, halatang galit na nakatingin sa asawa.“I should’ve picked you up,” Hugo said, a bit mad.Catalina sighed. “I’m fine.”“Why are you late?”Umirap si Catalina sa hanging. “Hugo pagod ako, gusto kong maglinis ng katawan. Leave.”Ngumisi si Hugo. “You used to call me Sebastian…”“Get out,” turo ni Catalina sa labas ng pinto.“I’m already out,” ngising tugon ng binata.Napairap si Catalina. She harshly took the hair tie from her messy bun and tossed it on the bed. She seductively walked closer to Hugo. Nakasuot pa ng vest ang binata habang nakaipit ang necktie nito sa loob. Catalina slowly pulled the necktie from his chest while staring into Hugo’s eyes. She heard Hugo breathing heavily. Napaayos ng tayo ang binata dahil sa ginagawa ni Catalina. Slowly, Catalina lifted her hands up to caress his chest. Lalong uminit si
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2"Catalina we're leaving!" sigaw ni Hugo mula sa ibaba.Catalina took her bag and went out of the room. It's been a year since they got married, and never once did she hear Hugo call her by her second name again. She was at fault by that, but Hugo also kept things from her so it's a fair situation for the both of them.Napaangat ang tingin ni Hugo nang makita niya si Catalina pababa ng hagdan. His throat went dry and he gulped at the sight of her. She was on her usual black dress, but today was different, she was wearing a black skin tight halter top dress. Wala sa sariling napahilot ng sintido si Hugo."What are you wearing?" he asked, a little irritated."Damit, Sebastian. And if you don't stop staring, I'll poke your eyes."Agad na nagiwas ng tingin si Hugo nang tuluyang bumaba si Catalina. She was always wearing dark-colored clothes it matches her porcelain skin. Contrasting her beauty, she didn't have jewelry around her except for the golden rings on her fingers, isa na
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3Sunod-sunod na putok ng baril ang binitawan ni Catalina. Hugo replaced the empty strawberry shake on her table as he watched her shoot all the dummies in a mile. Walang palya lahat ng baril ng dalaga, it was all bull’s eye, as if she was shooting with a sniper.Catalina was currently enjoying the shooting range in her parent’s mansion. Alas quarto na nang hapon pero abala pa rin si Catalina sa pagputok ng baril. It was like she was releasing her stress from something, she couldn’t tell.“Babe, sit down and drink your shake first.”Napatigil si Catalina sa paghila ng gantilyo, nilingon niya si Hugo at maliit na ngumiti. She sat down beside him on the bench and reached for her strawberry shake. Hugo pulled out a cigarette pack from his pocket and lit up one stick.“Anong lasa?” she asked him.“Mapait, it’s not for you.”“Sabrina smokes too… Though I rarely see her smoke,” saad ng dalaga. “May problema ba?”Umiling si Hugo. “No, babe, everything’s fine.”“Sebastian,” nagbabanta
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 4
CHAPTER 4Kunot ang noo ni Hugo habang nakaupo sa sofa ng opisina niya. Kanina pa nakatitig ang binata sa ibabaw ng center table niya pero wala pa rin itong kibo. Nakatitig si Adamson kay Hugo na mukhang naguguluhan pa rin. Napailing si Zero dahil sa inaasta ni Hugo habang halos matawa naman si Kyrus sa kanilang tatlo.“Men, you’re all smitten to the same sisters,” natatawang tugon ni Kyrus.Umiling si Adam. “I’m not smitten!” Dipensa niya.“I’m confused…” saad ni Hugo.“I think I failed as her boyfriend and her friend,” si Zero naman.Sabay na umiling ang tatlo habang si Kyrus ay napatawa. “Buti na lang hindi pa ako nababaliw.”“Magpakasaya ka na,” Zero said.“Sulitin mo na…” si Adam naman.“Araw-arawin mo na,” si Hugo.“What the fck is wrong with you guys?!”“We’re smitten!” Sabay-sabay nilang sigaw.Napahilamos si Kyrus sa mukha niya. “Ang gugulo niyo! Mauna na ako,” aniya at lumabas sa opisina ni Hugo.Kumunot ang noo ni Hugo. “She said that marriage is sacred…”Zero sighed. “She
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 5
Chapter 5“Sorry, I was late…” Bulong ng dalaga habang nakatayo sa harapan ni Hugo.Nakaupo si Hugo sa mahabang upuan sa labas ng courtroom ni Atty. Hidalgo dahil hindi pa tapos ang kaniyang hearing. Kitang-kita ni Hugo ang pagkurba ng katawan ni Catalina dahil sa hapit ng suot nitong damit. Hinilot ni Hugo ang sentido at huminga ng malalim.“Why are you wearing white?” Taka niyang tanong.“I decided to… Face my demons?” Patanong na sagot ni Catalina.Tunaas ang isang kilay ni Hugo. “You’re asking ‘cause you know you’re more like the devil than the demon,” sabat ni Hugo.Catalina smiled awkwardly. Tumango siya bilang pagsang-ayon sa sinabi ng asawa.“Akala ko ayaw mo pa magpakilala?”Huminga ng malalim si Catalina. “I… I think it’s time… Slowly. I won’t shock the public.”Hinilit ni Hugo ang sentido niya. “You’ll be in the headlines tomorrow."Alam ni Catalina 'yon. Kahit sabihin niyang doon lang siya sa loob ng meeting room nagpakil
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 6
Chapter 6Hugo made her drove back to their condo in Megaworld. Mas malapit 'yon kaysa sa bahay nila. It was a penthouse where Catalina had designed a glass divider in between the bedroom and the office. The city was overlooking, but the air was fresh. Nagtataasan rin ang mga building na kung titignan mo ay mukhang Makati lang.Marahas na hinubad ni Hugo ang suot niyang necktie habang tinatanggal ni Catalina ang butones ng vest ni Hugo. Paakyat sila nang hagdan habang mapusok na naghahalikan. Muling sinunggaban ni Hugo ng marahas na halik ang asawa sabay hila niya rito papasok sa kwarto.He pulled her closer to him as he continued his rough but gentle kisses. Tumama na sa kung saan-saan ang dalawa. Hugo threw his vest on the floor, pagkatapos ay sinira niya ang zipper ng suot na bestida ni Catalina. Napasinghap si Catalina sa gulat."Sebastian!""I'll buy you a new one, a lot," he answered and kissed her lips ferociously again.Mabilis na nahulog mula sa katawan ni Catalina ang bestid
Strawberries and Cigarettes Chapter 7
Chapter 7Naalimpungatan si Catalina dahil sa kausap ni Hugo sa telepono. He was gently taking like he doesn't want to wake her up. Huminga ng malalim si Hugo."Yeah, I'm coming... No, you take care of it... I'll tell my wife... I'll call you later..."Marahang gumalaw si Catalina sa kunwaring pagtulog. She felt Hugo walking towards her. Maingat na nagmulat ng mata ang dalaga at unti-unting tumingin sa binata. He was standing beside the bed where she was sleeping, half naked."Good morning, Sienna," Hugo said and the blinds opened.Agad kumunot ang noo ni Catalina. Hugo bent down to kiss her forehead and smiled."Good morning, babe.""Good morning..." She answered. "Since when did you change my system's name?""Oh, four months ago when you'd suddenly throw a dagger at me," kibit balikat ni Hugo.Napairap si Catalina. "I'm washing up."Tango lang ang itinugon ni Hugo. He handed her her black satin robe as she went inside the bathroom to wash up. The bathroom was spacious, it had a sofa
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