The Billionaire's Canary

I opened the door to welcome him, a daily ritual that had become my second nature.

May mga ngiti sa aking mga labi, niyakap ko ang aking papel para pagsilbihan siya ng mabuti upang mapanatili ang kanyang matinding pagnanasa sa akin.

Kailangan kong maging masunurin,  kumapit ng mahigpit sa suporta na binibigay niya sa akin.

Sa mga sandaling nakalapit ako sa kanya, itinaas ko ang aking kamay, I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed a quick kiss to his lips. 

“I’m done cooking, and I’ve also filled the bathtub. What do you want to do first?” nilangkapan ko ng saya ang aking boses.

“Take a bath with me,” he replied, his deep voice sending ripples of warmth through me. 

I smiled, nodding as I grasped his arm, and we began our ascent up the stairs.

Sa paghakbang naming paakyat ng hagdan, I recalled the first time his deep voice sent chills down my spine.

.....

“Come here,” he had commanded, each syllable laced with authority. 

Nanginig ako ng muli kong marinig ang boses niyang iyon. Ang aking buong katawan ay nanginginig na tila ako ipinako sa aking kinatatayuan, hindi ako makagalaw.

"Did you hear me? I said come here," he repeated, his tone tinged with irritation.

I swallowed hard, I cautiously stepped closer, my knees quaking with anxiety. It took all my strength to approach him, teetering on the edge of fear.

Kung hindi ko kinakalma ang sarili ko, I might have crumpled to the floor under the weight of his intimidating presence. 

“Are you afraid of me?” he inquired, his gaze piercing.

Hindi ako nakaimik ng marinig ko ang tanong niyang iyon. Ano ba ang dapat kong isagot? Nag aalala ako na kapag ibinuka ko ang aking bibig at magsalita ay baka mali lamang ang maisagot ko at tuluyan pa siyang magalit sa akin.

“Why? Give me a reason why you’re afraid? I haven’t done anything to you yet,” he pressed, his voice a mix of curiosity and frustration. 

As he lifted his hand to hold mine, I flinched, instinctively taking a step back. 

I bent my head, unable to meet his eyes, even in the dim light of the room illuminated only by the soft glow of moonlight spilling through the window.

The shadows danced across his face, making his eyes flash as though they were a warning—not of danger, but of a bond I was both drawn to and terrified of. 

“Are you having second thoughts? You know there’s nothing you can do even if you want to back out now. I don’t give money for nothing,” he said, and I felt a lump form in my throat as I struggled to swallow my apprehension, caught between desire and dread.

Nagdadalawang isip ako kung hahakbang pa ba akong palapit sa kanya, nanginginig ang mga tuhod ko, hindi makalma ang pagkabalisa na kumalat sa buong katawan ko. 

Ngunit, bago pa man ako makakilos, umangat ang kamay niya, humawak sa pulso ko at hinatak palapit sa kanya, bumagsak ako mismo paupo sa kandungan niya.

A shiver ran down my spine as his warm breath brushed against the back of my neck. Lalo na ng maramdaman ko ang natigas na bagay na iyon sa pang upo ko.

“S-sir,” I whispered, my voice a fragile murmur, thick with nervousness.

“As I mentioned before, you will take her place,” he responded, ang malalim niyang boses na bumasag sa katahimikan sa buong silid.

“Fulfill the duties of a wife for her husband. As long as she remains absent, our contract will bind you to this role.”

The weight of his words sunk into my mind, a chilling reminder of the agreement I had signed. I would become his canary, trapped in this arrangement for a significant sum of money.

Naisip ko noong una? Bakit ako? Marami naman diyang ibang babae na pupuno ng pangangailangan niya?

I flinched as I felt his lips graze my neck.

"Your natural scent is so fragrant. Hmm," he murmured in a hoarse voice, each syllable sending shivers down my spine.

Before I could process his words, he grasped the back of my neck, pulling me closer, and then kissed me fiercely.

My eyes widened in surprise; this was my first kiss, and I was utterly unprepared. And a kiss from a man that I just met. 

Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang magkahalong emosyon na bumalot sa aking pakiramdam, hindi ko alam kung ano ang dapat kung ikilos, o di kaya naman hindi ko alam kung ano ba ang susunod na gagawin?

"Close your eyes, and open your mouth," he commanded in a low voice that resonated only for me.

At his words, my eyelids fluttered open, and as I hesitated for a moment, my lips barely parted to comply with his desire. 

Surrendering to his request, I felt the intensity of his kiss deepen, his tongue sliding into my mouth with a thrilling urgency. 

Nakakaliyong pakiramdam ang bumalot sa akin, tila ako mahihilo sa kakaibang sensasyong dulot ng kanyang halik, ang dila niya na nasa loob ng aking bibig , naglulumikot, s********p.

Nakakapangilabot.

Paano ang isang tulad niya na malakas ang aura, malakas ang karisma, malakas ang dating ay tila uhaw na uhaw sa paghalik sa akin na parang gusto akong kaining buhay.

I was lost in a complexity of emotions, struggling to name the strange and exhilarating feeling gripping my heart. It felt as if my sanity was momentarily abandoned, overtaken by an overwhelming tide of passion.

Kusang gumalaw ang aking mga labi, ang dila ko na kanina ay naninigas sa loob ng bibig ko ay kusang kumilos at ginaya ang galaw ng dila niya sa loob ng bibig ko.

Tuluyan akong nadarang, nakalimutan ang dahilan kung bakit ba ako ngayon narito, binalot na ako ng init na sinilaban ng kanyang mga halik.

.....

I woke up the next morning feeling as though I had been battered by the weight of my own body.

As I attempted to sit up, a sharp wince of pain shot through my hip, reminding me of the previous night’s newfound experiences.

Naipinid ko ang aking mga labi, naramdaman ko ang pag iinit ng mukha ko ng bumalik sa alaala ko ang namagitan sa amin kagabi.

It was the first day of our contract, marking my initiation into a world I had never known.

At nineteen, I had never experienced a romantic relationship; he was my first in every sense.

The first hold, the first caress, the first kiss—he was the man who made me feel whole, leaving a mark on my soul with his claim. Na ang akala ko ay ay sa libro ko lamang mababasa ang ganun. 

Nagpakawala ako ng malalim na paghinga, napangiwi pa ako ng muli kong sinubukang gumalaw.

My body was reluctant to cooperate, parang gusto ko na lang bumalik sa pagkakahiga ko sa kama at huwag na munang bumangon pa.

Despite this, I fought through the fatigue and managed to swing my legs over the side, preparing to stand.

Just then, I heard the door creak open, and the sound of footsteps filled the quiet room, prompting me to instinctively turn around. 

As he approached, pakiramdam ko ay biglang bumagal ang paggalaw ng oras habang nakatingin sa kanya.

I couldn’t tear my gaze away from him; it was the first time I truly noticed his features.

He was undeniably handsome—strikingly so. His eyes held a depth that seemed to reach right into my soul, pulling me in with an intensity I had never experienced. His lips, naturally tinted with a soft red, curved elegantly, while his sharp nose complemented the strong lines of his face.

And his height—if I stood beside him, I would barely reach his shoulders. The broadness of his shoulders enhanced his striking posture, exuding confidence and strength. 

“Are you done staring?” he asked, breaking the spell and making me blink in surprise.

Sa kanyang mga salita ay bumalik sa huwesyo ang kamalayan ko, and I found myself bowing my head, feeling heat rise to my cheeks.

“Just rest; you don’t need to do any housework. There are helpers who will do that,” he continued, his voice firm and commanding.

I couldn’t summon a reply, instead choosing to look up at him again and nod, feeling an overwhelming sense of vulnerability in his presence. 

“I have a business trip. I’ll be gone for two days,” he said, his tone shifting to something more serious.

“In those two days, you’ll probably have regained your strength. And I don’t want you to lose consciousness in the middle of me possessing you again.”

Ang mga katagang binitawan niya ay nakapagpainit ng mukha ko, bumalik sa alaala ko kung paano niya ako inangkin kagabi na hindi ko namalayan na nawalan pala ako ng malay. I couldn't muster the courage to meet his gaze again.

“Rest well and behave while I’m gone,” he commanded softly, a reminder woven into his authority.

Before I could respond, he turned and left the room, leaving me in a stunned silence, my eyes trailing after him until he vanished from sight.