LOGINMirella was back in her room at hindi niya alam kung maiinis o magdidiwang. She gets to kiss Cassian today. It is a step but she's frustrated with him too.She was about to take a shower when a knock came. Thinking it was Cass, binalot niya ng makitid na tuwalya ang katawan niya at saka binuksan ang pinto. Only to discover it was Pio, ang lalaking nakilala niya sa bar nang nagpunta sila sa downtown ni Cherry noong isang gabi. Lean ang katawan nito at may top knot, pero walang facial hair. He looked like a Brazilian model and they did flirt last night, exchanged numbers and kissed a few times but nothing happened between them. "What are you doing here?" "I'm here to ask you out for lunch. Can I come in?" This is going to mess up with her plans, Mirella thought. Pero masyadong kaakit-akit si Pio para hindi niya papasukin. Lunch lang naman ang ipinunta nito. And she's not technically back together with Cassian so wala s'yang pinagtataksilan. Wala s'yang ginagawang masama. "I just ca
It was their fifth day in Cebu and Auri was in the middle of typing on her laptop when Ian came. She was lounging on a chair while sipping her margarita and enjoying a nice breeze. "Hi!" bati niya sa lalaki at saglit na tiningnan bago ipinagpatuloy ang ginagawang campaign. "Busy?" "A little. Why? Can I help you with anything?" They just had sex last night, but Ian went back to his room to sleep afterwards. Auri didn't mind because she was used to sleeping alone in bed anyway. At dapat din para hindi s'ya masanay na lagi itong kasama. "We are only here for ten days. I just want to make sure you have everything you need.""I'm good. Do we need to cut the trip shorter?" "No." Umiling si Ian. "I just need you to--""There you are! I've been looking all over for you. Nahilo na kami ni Cherry." It was Mirella who was wearing a skimpy orange two piece bathing suit. Namumula na ito sa init ng araw at halatang nagpapa-tan. Her bikini bottom was the t-back kind so it was showing those se
Ian showed Auri a little bit of Cebu. For a moment, she forgot what happened at the restaurant. They have decided to have dinner before heading back to the hotel. "Anong gusto mo?" Ian checked the menu and decided to have Shrimp Scampi with Linguini. "Ginataang kuhol." Hinanap ni Ian ang ginataang kuhol sa menu. "Where is it?""Wala sa menu. Pero natatakam ako. Lipat tayo ng restaurant."Like she requested, they moved to another restaurant nearby. This one is simpler at mas maraming lutong bahay. Ian is not a picky eater, and if Auri wants ginataang kuhol, she will get it."May ginataang kuhol kayo?" tanong ni Auri sa serbidora. "Yes, Ma'am.""Great! I'll have that with rice and iced tea, please. Thank you."Maganang kumain si Auri. They barely spoke to each other because she was busy eating. Ayaw namang tanungin ni Ian dahil baka ma-offend ito. After upsetting her earlier in the day, he's back in her good graces at ayaw niyang magalit ito uli sa kanya. She even ordered halo-hal
Auri reached her bedroom and went straight to the shower. She thought, what were the odds that the women in the washroom earlier in the day were the same people she'll see here at the resort. She should have clued in when that woman mentioned the name 'Cass'. But then again, how in the world would she know Ian's ex-fiancee's name was Mirella?!After shower, she picked a new set of clothes– white shorts and a striped navy and white short sleeves shirt. She was drying her hair with the hair dryer when Ian came in through the adjoining door. Tuloy-tuloy ito sa banyo at tumigil lang para halikan s'ya sa pisngi saka naghubad. Auri has seen his body many times, pero hanggang ngayon nakararamdam pa rin s'ya ng hiya. She stayed at the balcony while he showers and she took that chance to check her messages. May isang missed call pa galing kay Lira at tinatanong kung okay s'ya sa Cebu. Auri decided to call her friend. "Ano? What a bitch!" inis na sagot sa kanya ni Lira matapos niyang ikwent
"Auri, wait!" habol ni Ian sa dalaga pero hindi ito huminto. Lalo lang bumilis ang lakad ni Auri. Mabuti na lang at nakasuot s'ya ng flat sandals. If she was wearing those wedges kind, baka natapilok na s'ya sa inis kay Ian. How could he sit there and not talk while that woman was occupying her chair?!When Ian tried to touch her arm, she jerked it away. She wants to scream and yet, kailangan niyang maging professional. Nasa public pa rin sila. "Can you stop walking for one second and talk to me?" frustrated na tanong ni Ian. Nang hindi huminto si Auri ay hinila ito ni Ian sa braso at pumasok sa isang closet. It was a utility room but it was clean. There was not a lot of space though so they stood too close to each other. Automatic din ang ilaw. May motion sensor. "Ano ba?! Bakit tayo nandito?" yamot na tanong ni Auri. "You didn't want to stop walking and I need to talk to you.""Ayaw kitang kausap." Pumihit si Auri para buksan ang pinto pero kaagad s'yang napigilan ni Ian. "Ano
They were in the middle of a late luncheon when Auri excused herself to go to the washroom. Patuloy sa pag-uusap si Jax at Ian tungkol sa campaign na ipagagawa nila. "I think the resort should be first.""I think it should be the townhouse," Jax countered. "Mas madaling i-fill 'yon and we're promoting roots for new residents.""Yes, but Auri can't do both. It's stressful and it's a lot of work.""What happened to Ms. Mercado? Parang noong dinner natin, hindi ka ngumiti at halos 'di mo s'ya tingnan.""Shut up." Uminom ng beer si Ian. Tumawa si Jax. "It's your life. I'm going to mind my own business." Tumaas ang dalawang kamay nito bahagya bilang pagsurrender. "Just make sure you don't mess up her work. I know you.""I'm not going to mess it up. She's here for work. But when she clocks out, she's mine."Tumingin si Jax sa kanya bago abutin ang bote ng beer. "Are you serious about her?""We haven't talked about that. It's too early. Besides, she just got rid of that loser fiance of her
In about fifteen minutes, food was served for the both of them. Masuyo si Sylvia kay Ian, pero pagdating kay Auri ay magalang naman ito pero malamig ang pakikitungo. She would even pour water for Ian even though it doesn't need refilling yet. When Sylvia went back to the kitchen for a few minutes
"Are you okay? I think you really need to go to the hospital. Baka kung ano na 'yan." Ian was worried and followed Auri to the kitchen."I'm fine. May nakain lang akong nagpa-asim ng sikmura ko." She rinsed her mouth then grab a paper towel nearby to dry it."If you're not up for Cebu–""I'm really
Instead of taking offense, natawa pa si Ian nang marinig ang description ni Lia sa kaya. He cannot fault her for thinking that. Karamihan naman talaga sa CEO ay maedad na, panot at overweight."And you are?" tanong ni Lira nang makabawi sa pagkabigla. Sumulyap pa ito saglit kay Auri."I'm Cassian V
Auri took the day off and woke up at 9:30AM. Kasalukuyan s'yang nag-iinit ng mainit na tubig para sa instant coffee nang marinig niya ang doorbell. Buhok pa lang, alam niyang ang kanyang ina ang nasa may gate nang sumilip s'ya sa bintana. Natigilan s'ya at saglit na nag-isip kung pagbubuksan ba it







