Chapter 12I HAVE BEEN inside my room for hours. Kakagising ko lamang since I doze to sleep after crying my heart out earlier. This is what's beautiful once you cry, it will be followed by a very wonderful sleep that will help you calm and feel like you're being comforted.But what I didn't expect is that Its already morning right now. Akala ko ay sandali lamang ang naging tulog ko, hindi pala. This is maybe the reason why I'm feeling hungry right now.Marahan 'kong binuksan ang pintuan ng kwarto ko at sinilip kung may tao ba sa labas. Wala. Kahit anino ni Manong ay hindi ko makita. With that, I continued going out. Marahan ang bawat kilos ko, maging ang hakbang ko ay tahimik. Its 7:30 am. Siguro naman kami na lamang ni Manong ang narito sa bahay dahil alam kong may pasok pa si Markus. He's managing their company now. Tiyak abala na ito dahil duon.When I get to the stairs, sinilip ko muna kung may tao ba sa ibaba. Baka mamaya mabigla na lang ako at makita si Markus duon. Because of w
Chapter 13"San po kayo pupunta, Ma'am?"Iyan ang bungad na tanong sa akin ni Manong Guard nang palabas na ako ng bahay. I smiled at Manong Guard, "Pupunta po ako kina Mommy. She texted me that we will have a family meeting today, Manong." I almost take another step but Manong refused to let me go by getting on my way. I was surprised. "Manong...""Alam po ba ni Sir Markus ito, Ma'am?"I nodded. "Yeah. I think he knows it. He should,""Kung ganoon po, sige po Ma'am. May driver na po ba kayo?" Tanong pa nito.I shook my head. "No need for a personal driver, Manong. I can commute," wika ko naman na tila ikinagulat ni Manong."Naku Ma'am. Hindi po pwede ang gusto nyo. Tiyak na pag nalaman ni Sir Markus na hinayaan ko kayong mag-commute magagalit iyon,"What? I don't think so, Manong. Markus will never be angry no matter what I do now.I smiled fakely. "Ako na po ang bahalang mag-sabi kay Markus. Kailangan ko na talagang umalis, Manong." mabilis 'kong sinundan ng hakbang ang winika 'kong
Chapter 14"Markus!"I entered Markus' office while calling his name using my high-pitched voice. Gusto ko siyang agad na makausap tungkol sa sinabi ni Daddy. I want to know what his reasons are!"Markus?!" I once again called but no one answered me, and I found no one inside the office. Nilibot ko pa ng tingin ang apat na sulok ng opisina ngunit wala ang lalaki. I checked my wrist watch and found out that it's already 7pm. 5pm ang out nya sa kumpanya nila, kaya madalas ay 6pm pa lang narito na sya sa bahay.But now...why is he not here? Busy ba sya sa kompanya nila? Then, if that's the reason, mas dumoble pa ang kagustuhan 'kong malaman kung bakit pumayag sya sa gusto ni Daddy. Kung sa kumpanya nga ng pamilya nya ay halos mahirapan na sya, bakit pa nya tinanggap ang sa amin?After several minutes of being convinced that Markus isn't inside ay lumabas na rin ako roon. Tumuloy ako sa kusina, at naabutan ko duon si Manong Guard. The old man smiled at me."Nag-hapunan na 'ho ba kayo, Ma'
Chapter 15I tried my best to avoid showing any emotions about what Markus' told me the whole time we were talking about him handling our company. All the time, pinilit ko ang sarili ko na mag-focus na lang tungkol sa kompanya. "You should've said no to Dad," I replied after awhile of hearing him talk. Inangat ko ang tingin ko dito at sakto rin namang nagtama ang tingin naming dalawa. Markus seemed shock about my response—maybe shocked about the tone I used while speaking. "I agreed because your Dad needs my hel—""Pero hindi mo naman kailangang tumulong pa. You and your family already done so much, and I think those are enough already," tugon ko habang hindi inaalis ang titig sa kanya. "Ayoko ng mas lumaki pa ang utang na loob ko sayo, at sa pamilya mo," "I don't like what you're saying," He said back. I shake my head. "You don't have to like it but you just have to understand it," I answered. "Kaya na namin ang kompanya. We're slowly recovering, and I believe I can handle it. We
Chapter 16THAT STARE actually made me nervous. Its as if I committed a major sin dahil sa uri ng tinging ibinato sa akin ni Markus. I do not know why he looked at me like that---no, there's actually an idea pero alam 'kong malabong iyon 'yon.Malabong-malabo na magse-selos si Markus dahil sa nakita nya.I tried shaking my head a bit to forcefully make that thought out of my head. I focused my attention to Chad, whose also looking at me. With a worried expression. Umayos ako ng tayo dahil duon. "Is there something wrong?" I tried asking. Chad just let off a small smile. "I'm just trying to read your reaction. Kanina ka pa parang may malalim na iniisip," anito. What? Gano'n na ba ka-halata ang pagka-balisa ko? Geez. With that, I forced to release a smile. "Ano ka ba, ayos lang ako. We can now start talking about your plan to invest with us. Oo nga pala, bakit sa amin? I mean, talaga 'bang pumayag ang Daddy m
Chapter 17"Elizabeth, are you okay?" Chad's question pulled me out of my heavy thoughts. Kasalukuyan na kaming nasa labas ng Restaurant kung saan kami kumain. Camille is busy talking to her phone kaya't kami ni Chad na lamang ang naiwang magkasama. It has been 30 minutes since 'that' unexpected moment happened, but my head is still in turmoil.By this time, maybe Markus and Mr. Sanderson is already having their meeting at the conference room of their company, while I'm still here surprised and stocked in that moment."It seemed like you're still surprised about Markus did," Chad once again said which made me turned to him in an instance. My brow furrowed. "W—what?" I answered, trying to act as if I didn't hear him at first.Chad smiled. "Markus seemed good in acting. He could've just become an actor if he wants too. Mr. Sanderson was fooled by his sudden actions," he added. I don't know why but hearing Chad saying that Markus is good at acting makes my heart feel pain. Chad indirec
Chapter 18MARKUS caught me in his broad arms to prevent me from falling. My head is on his neck while his right arm is all over my waist while the other is holding the railings."Are you okay?" I heard him asked, his mouth is not so far away from my ears which made me feel shiver down my spine. His breath slamming on my bare ears and skin is not good for me. It awakens something within me.With that, when I got fully recovered, I pushed myself away from him and stand straight. "I'm sorry. I'm so clumsy today...sorry." I apologized without even trying to look at him. "Its fine. Lets get downstairs," aniya lamang bago kami tuluyang bumaba. Markus and I went directly towards the living room. I sat on the long sofa alone while staring on the half-filled wine bottle above the table. I checked the alcohol content of the bottle and it says 20%. My heart thump. I'm only used to drinking wine's that has 4.5 to 9% alcohol content. I don't know if I could handle this high, but I don't want t
Warning: This chapter contains mature scenes suitable for 18 years and above. Please read at your own risk. ‼️Chapter 19AT THAT moment, my rational mind has been turned off. Wala na akong ibang inaalala kung hindi ang labi ni Markus na kasalukuyang nakadikit sa akin. I am so into our kisses to the point that I cannot think properly anymore. I am already sitting on Markus' lap while still kissing with him fervently. I felt Markus' hand on my back, softly caressing it but it sent goosebumps all over my body. Every touch from him awakens an unfamiliar sensation in me. It awakens the feelings I buried long time ago for him. Markus' left hand held my chin to kiss me deeper. I opened my mouth a bit so that his tongue can enter mine. When it does, I felt how turned on I was. I can feel my self getting wet as we goes on. Napakapit na ako sa kanyang braso at muling nakipaglaban ng halikan sa kanya. Mukhang lasing na lasing na din si Markus kaya't hindi na rin nya mapigilan ang sarili nya.