Kumapit ako sa braso ni Jervis at painosente kaming lumabas sa gym. Mabuti na lang at wala ng mga tao o kakilala naming dalawa. Gustong bumulwak ng tawa si Jervis habang binabalingan ako pero kinurot ko lang siya sa kanyang likod.
“Tsk. Don’t laugh. Mahahalata nila tayo,” I said and rolled my eyes. Wala na rin sina Ken nga pala at Oliver. Hope to see them soon! “Kung meron lang akong protection kanina, why not?” he smirked. Hinampas ko ang braso niya kung saan ako nakakapit, “ouch!” “Alam mo huwag kang masyadong bulgar dahil kahit na pumayag ako sa gusto mo hindi mo pa rin ako pwedeng kausapin ng mga ganung topic. It’s awkward!” I rolled my eyes again. “At saka hindi ka naman ganyan ka-wild sa pananalita! Nilalabas mo na ang true colors mo ‘no?” “Okay, okay. I’m out! Anyway,” bumitaw si Jervis sa akin at hinarap ako, “nag-coffee ka na?” Umiling ako, “Hindi pa. Gusto ko nga eh. Coffee tayo sa condo ko?” I looked at the back, “malapit lang naman if lalakaran natin,” I said smiling. “Saka para naman may kasama ako. Nabobored ako mag-isa.” “Alright!” “Tawagan ko si Harvick para naman mag bonding tayo,” I suggested so he nodded, “hindi naman kaya may hangover ‘yun?” “I don’t know. Oras na panigurado gising na ‘yun.” “Okay, I’ll phone him,” I said while grabbing my phone. Idinial ko ang numero niya at itinapat iyon sa tainga ko. Nasagi ng mata ko si Jervis, he was looking around the street. I gulped when my gaze stopped at his muscles. Parang kagabi lang pinipisil-pisil ko pa ‘yon. “Hello?” Bumalik ako sa huwisyo nang marinig ko ang boses ni Harvick na halatang kagigising lang. I smiled widely. Mas lalo akong naiinlove boses niya! His husky voice makes the butterflies ride through my stomach. “Hi, Harvick! Coffee tayo sa condo ko!” maligaya kong tugon. I heard him yawning. Natatawa ako sa isip ko dahil naiimagine ko ang mukha niya. “Ayan! Ayan, kaka-alak mo ‘yan!” “Good morning, my Rosie. What again? May condo ka na? wow! Nagising diwa ko r’on, ah?” “Yes, meron na! I’m with Jerv nga pala, nag-gym kami para naman lumabas as pawis ‘yung beer na inubos namin,” I chuckled, “grabe! Nakakapagod. Ngayon na lang ako nag-gym eh.” “Yay! Ang daya niyo. Bakit hindi niyo ako sinama?” natunugan ko bigla ang pagtatampo niya. I crackled again. Kumapit ulit ako sa braso ni Jervis na nakikinig sa amin. “Actually, si Jervis nagjajogging tapos ako papunta talaga sa gym. Nagkita kami tapos sabi niya sama na raw siya. Malay ba namin na gising ka na? alam namin na nalasing ka kagabi, uy!” kuwento ko. “Parang sila hindi nalasing kagabi,” sagot niya at kahit hindi ko siya nakikita alam kong umirap siya, “paano ako pupunta sa condo mo kung hindi ko alam?” “Punta ka sa tapat ng Fun’s club tapos susunduin ka ni Jervis doon,” binalingan ko si Jerv na nakatitig sa akin kaya’t kumindat ako ng dalawang beses, “then while me magpe-prepare na ako ng coffee and bread tapos watch tayo ng movies.” “Nice! That’s what I want! Coming na. Patayin mo na ang call.” Okay baby—ay! “Text mo ako or call if papunta ka na sa tapat ng club ha?” “Okay!” I ended the call. Bumaling ako kay Jervis na nakatingin na naman sa kawalan. “Tara na?” aya ko. May problema kaya ang taong ‘to? The way he sighed kase eh. Para siyang pagod na pagod. “Diretso ako sa tapat ng club?” tanong niya. We started to step our feet down the street. “Hindi. Sa condo ka muna. Kilala mo naman ang lalaking ‘yun mabagal pa sa pagong,” natatawa kong sabi habang napapailing. “Maski nga n’ong nag-aaral tayo siya palagi ‘yung late sa ating tatlo.” Napangiti ako nang maalala ko siya. Nakakamiss ‘yung highschool and college life namin. “Let’s jog.” Binitawan niya ako at nagsimulang mag-jogging. Sinabayan ko ang mahinang pagtakbo niya, “May abs ka na,” pansin niya habang nakatingin sa may tiyan ko. “Yes. Mine-maintain ko kasi ang katawan ko. Mahirap kapag mataba. Though okay lang naman kung ano ang maging size ko, basta maganda pa rin.” “Hangin,” natatawang iling niya. “Kailan ka nag-gi-gym? Every Saturday and Sunday?” he asked while not looking at me. “Depende kapag sinisipag ako.” “Okay.” Nakarating na kami ng building kung saan ako nakatira. Pagsakay namin sa elevator kumapit kaagad ako sa braso ni Jervis habang humihingal. “Uminom ka kaagad maya-maya,” paalala niya. I nodded. Tumunog na ang elevator hudyat na Nasa floor na kami ng condo ko. I typed my passcode and then entered the inside with Jervis. “Malinis ah,” pansin niya sa buong paligid. “Oy ‘no, hindi naman ako madumi sa bahay,” depensa ko. “Oh, shit!” sambit niya at mabilis na pumunta sa trashcan. Namula kaagad ang mukha ko at nag-iwas ng tingin nang kunin niya ang balat ng condom at ‘yung mismong condom na punong-puno ng semilya niya, “I’m sorry, hindi ko pala naitabi ‘to.” “Buti na lang nakita mo. Makikita ‘yan ni Harvick,” alala kong tugon. Ibinalot niya ito sa tissue at itinapon sa labas kung saan hindi na mapapansin ni Harvick. Dumiretso kaagad ako sa kusina para maghanda ng tatlong tasa. Kumpleto ako rito at sagot ni Daddy ‘yung mga pangangailangan ko. Pati nga pera ay binibigyan niya pa rin ako kahit na may trabaho ako. “Rose?” tawag ni Jerv kaya’t agad akong humarap. “Yeah?” “Magpalit ka muna. Pawis na pawis ka,” malambing niyang sabi at niyakap ako patalikod. Kaagad akong nakaramdam ng pangingilabot. Nakakailang kaya feeling ko ang asim-asim ko. Napakagat ako ng labi nang halikan niya ang balikat ko. Humarap ako sa kanya para kapitan siya sa kanyang batok. “Ano na naman ang kailangan mo?” He advances and presses our bodies together. I can sense his warmth. He brings his lips down to kiss the side of my mouth, and our eyes lock. “So sweet,” he said so I gripped his nape more tightly, “mabango ka pa rin kahit na kagagaling mo lang sa exercise,” he mumbled. His mouth hovers there for a moment, making my heart race with excitement. I wish to nip at his lip. His lips should be crushing mine, pero hindi pa rin niya ako hinahalikan. My heart quickens as soon as I meet his gaze. “Naka-lock,” napalunok ako, “ang pinto?” “Yes. Why? Do you want something to do?” With a playful question, he takes my hand and runs it down his abs. Hindi ko mapigilan na pisilin ang bawat pack ng abs niya. “Ikaw kaya tanungin ko niyan? You are seducing me. Kissing me with my shoulders?” ako naman ang nang-asar habang napapailing. “Bawal ba?” He uses his teeth to nip my lower lip. “Of course you can.” Gumanti ako at kinagat ko rin ang pang-ibabang labi niya. I shook my head and caressed his stomach, enjoying the sensation of his firm flesh beneath my fingertips. His eyes look down to my cleavage before he licks his lower lip and pulls my chin up to kiss him. His touch triggers an immediate reaction in me, making me forget I’m supposed to be making coffee and instead focus on savoring the moment, savoring his kissable and sweet lips. Bumitaw siya sa halikan namin. Ang kanyang kamay ay dahan-dahan niyang dinadausdos sa braso ko habang inaakit ako ng mga mata niya. Napayakap ako sa kanyang batok at ako na mismo ang nagpalalim ng isa pang halikan namin. Nagiging mapusok na naman kaming dalawa at wala na kami sa kontrol. Naisin ko man na itigil ito pero gusto ko rin. “Jerv…” my other nipple is in between his fingers while playing the other one using his mouth. He grips my hips and he carries me as he sits me up higher on the bar sink. As soon as he touches my breast, his erection against me makes me feel hot and confused. Napakunot ang noo ko nang ibaba niya ulit ako sa lababo. “What are you doing?” Takang tanong ko. “Are you sure about this?” I nodded my head and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him more to me. “Yeah,” I assured. I lean into his grasp as he runs his thumb over my lower lip. I grinned and lightly bit his thumb. His hands found my thighs and he rubbed them with my leggings. He picks me up, wrapping my legs around his waist with such force that my breath gets knocked out of me. He brought me to the table. Nasa ibabaw ako habang siya ay umupo. Umayos na ako ng pag-upo kahit nahihiya ako. I was sitting at the table and then his head was between my legs. He touched my panties so I closed my eyes gently. Ipinatong ko ang dalawang siko ko sa table. I was starting to pant when he rubbed the tip of his finger into my clit even though I am still wearing my panties. “Oh my!” I covered my mouth when he set aside my panties and then kissed my cunt that has been wet since then. Nagkasalubong ang mga kilay ko at napasabunot sa buhok niya. He didn’t let out any words and removed my panty rashly. He opened my thighs widely and eat me more, driving me crazy. Dalawang kamay ko na ang nananabunot sa kanya. I moaned when he thrust his tongue inside me. He sucked my clit aggressively and couldn't help but lay my body on the table because I became weak. “It’s okay,” he whispered when he stopped sucking me and whispered more sweet words to cover up what he did. “I want to pee,” I said breathlessly. As soon as I said that, he suddenly entered with his two fingers. I can see my breast bouncing when he pulls and pushes his fingers inside me deeper and faster. Napahawak ako sa kamay niya dahil hindi biro ang mabilis niyang paggalaw sa akin. Masakit! I want him to stop! I accidentally squirted onto his shirt kaya’t nakaramdam ako ng pag-iinit sa pisngi sa hiya. I can't help it! “You’re so beautiful,” puri niya at pinunasan ang tagaktak na pawis na namuo sa mukha ko. Napatingin ako sa phone ko nang bigla itong mag-ring. Umupo ako para sana abutin ‘yon when Jervis pushed me again at the table. “May tumatawag!” Reklamo ko pero parang wala siyang narinig. I grunted when I felt something into my hole. Nagsisimula na niyang itulak ang sarili sa akin. “Still hurts?” he asked softly. “Oo,” nasasaktang sagot ko at napakapit sa kanyang balikat. “I’m sorry.” He kissed me on the lips. “It’s fine. Nothing to worry about.” I moaned when he started to move his manhood inside me. I was busy enduring the pain while holding his hand lying on my breast when I heard my phone ringing again. “J-Jerv, stop for a while.” “What if I don't want to?” mas binilisan niya ang paggalaw kaya’t hindi na ako makahindi sa kanya. Mas lalong nag-ingay ang table na ikinatakot ko na baka masira pa dahil sa kalibugan naming dalawa. “Si Harvick!” I said nang makita ko ang name ni Harvick. “Wait, please,” he begged and fucked me hard. Napahawak ako sa noo ko at hindi na ako natigil sa panghalinghing. This feeling is so good! Suddenly, Jervis pulled his length and burst his sperm in my stomach. I bit my lip while watching him release the rest of his semen. He was breathing sharply, me too. Kinuha ko kaagad ang cellphone ko nang mag-ring ulit ‘to at si Jervis naman ay kaagad na kumuha ng tissue na nasa table lang din. “Harvick?” “Hello! On the way na ako sa club, bye!” Thankfully he ended the call. Nanlalambot kasi ang mga kamay ko. Jervis hugged me and kissed my lips suddenly, “On the way na si Harvick,” I said. “Okay.” Kinuha niya ang mga damit namin bago siya magbihis. . “I’m curious what it tastes like,” I said blushing, looking at the tissue that contained his release. “Don’t ‘cause next time I thrust this inside your mouth.” “Jervis!” bulyaw ko. “Kidding,” bawi niya at pinunasan ng tissue ang mukha ko at ang leeg ko. “Che!” “Rose,” he called. I was busy wearing my bra. “Oh?” “Thank you. You just satisfied me. Thank you. Making love with you makes me calm and relaxed,” he admitted before getting out of my condo. Hindi nawala ang tingin ko sa kanya hangga’t hindi siya nakaalis. Napapansin ko na naging gan’on na lang siya bigla. Parang may binubuhat siyang malaking problema. Hindi naman niya ikinukwento sa akin.Patakbo ko siyang nilapitan at niyakap ng napakahigpit. Parang ilang taon kaming hindi nagkita sa yakap ko dahil sa pag-aalala ko sa kanya. I missed my woman! I missed hugging her like this at gusto ko ay ganito na lang kami habang buhay, iyong walang problema. “How are you? How’s my babies? Please, tell me they are okay,” I begged, caressing her tummy. “Muntikan na naman akong makunan,” nanghihinang sagot niya. I kissed her forehead and lips. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry,” paulit-ulit kong bulong habang hinihigpitan ang yakap ko sa kanya. “Dahil sa sobrang pagod at pag-aalala ko,” dugtong niya. Napabitaw ako sa yakap ko. “Pinapagod mo ang sarili mo? Didn’t I told you—” “I was preparing for our upcoming wedding. Drive dito, drive doon. Jerv, I’m scared. Baka next time na duguin ako ay tuluyan nang mawawala ‘yung mga babies natin,” she said that made me soft in a sudden. “Ayokong mawala sila. They are blessings and precious things. Hindi ako papayag na mawala ang kambal natin
“Engr. Cullen!” parang hinahabol ng aso si Engr. Feliciano nang lapitan niya ako. “May malaki po tayong problema!” he added, gasping for his breath while his palm was on the top of his chest. “Ano?” kunot-noong tanong ko habang inaayos ang hard hat ko. The stone sounds as I walk towards him. “Gumuho ‘yung structure na ginagawa natin sa Pampanga!” lakas na boses niyang banggit na ikinalaki ng mata ko. “What!? How come?” Hindi na ako nakapag-paalam sa kanya dahil patakbo kong nilapitan ang office ko. Nagmamadali kong sinipat ang laptop ko para tingnan kung mayroon bang nagsabi nito sa akin ng tungol doon o wala. “Ngayon ko lang nalaman ito. Tatlong araw na palang nangyari ‘yon, Bossing!” aniya na sinundan pala ako. Dahil sa inis ko ay kinalampag ko ang mesa at hindi ininda ang sakit sa palad. “Bakit ngayon lang?!” “Hindi ko ho alam,” bigla siyang napayuko sa boses ko na puno ng pagkadismaya at inis. “Puntahan natin!” Sinipat ko muna ang site ng mansyon na pinapagawa ni Tita
Isang taon na ako rito sa Pilipinas pero naduduwag pa rin akong aminin kay Rose na magaling na ako at naduduwag akong magpakita sa kanya. Walang araw na hindi ko sinusubaybayan ang anak ko sa bahay nina Rose hanggang sa makapag-aral na siya. I’m proud of him. Marami siyang rewards and achievements na ipinagmamalaki sa akin kahit na tatak stars and A+ lang sa mga papers niya. Gifted pa rin talaga ako na magkaroon ng isang anak na katulad niya kahit naging duwag ako at mahina para sa kanilang dalawa ni Rose. “Baby, do you like ice cream?” I asked softly. Hinaplos ko ang kanyang ulo. “Yes, daddy. Mommy doesn’t want me to eat this every day but when it’s up to you, you let me eat it! That’s why I love you! But if mommy finds this out, she will be angry.” “Baby, don’t tell mommy that you’re seeing your dad, huh?” Hinaplos ko ang baba niya. Ako na ang bahalang magpakita sa kanya. “Daddy, you don’t want to live with us? I want to live together with you and Mommy and Tita Ganda, Grandpa, a
Jervis’s POV The whole time I thought that after being admitted to the hospital, that would be my new home. I thought I only had a year left. I lost hope when I became bald and thin like a skeleton covered in skin. I’m so tired, feeling useless, just waiting for my death. And when Harvick found out about my illness, I was so embarrassed. Luckily, he was trustworthy. He’s the one who brought messages and updates to Rose for me. Damn, I was so happy when I found out she was pregnant. At least if I die, there will be a part of me left behind, and I know Rose won’t neglect our child. But the way Harvick described what Rose was going through, my heart ached for her. Sinadya ko na ipagtabuyan siya para sana makalimutan niya ako pero parang pinatay ko ang sarili ko dahil sa ginawa kong ‘yon. Dahil gusto kong makita siya at ‘yung unborn child namin, sinabi ko sa sarili ko na lalaban ako sa sakit ko at kakayanin ko kahit nakikita kong wala na akong pag-asa. Ayokong haharap sa akin si Rose
My son’s party was so incredible. We each gave our messages and even shed tears. The next event was the gender reveal of our baby, where Jervis held a needle to pop the balloon. In one balloon, there were only two colors; pink and blue. Jervis lifted Kyro while the three of us stood in front, and Daddy joyfully held the balloon up. Halos magsitalon na sila sa tuwa nang sabihin ko na buntis ako at nagtampo pa si Mommy dahil hindi ko raw kaagad sinabi sa kanya. I told them siyempre surprise ‘yon, pero alam na ni Harvick pala and Rosanna. Siguro nag-chikahan si Jervis at si Harvick. “Are you ready, daddy?” tanong ko. “I’m excited. I hope it’s a baby girl,” he wished, but he only said that in a whisper. His eyes sparkled while his lips were about to tear apart from the width of his smile. “Yes, I agree with you, daddy,” sagot ni Kyro. The emcee counted down from five. “5! 4! 3! 2! 1!” Kyro and Jervis both popped the large balloon, causing the coloring powder to explode on us. J
Bumaling siya sa akin na napakaseryoso, na para bang dapat akong maniwala sa sinabi niya. Ngayon ko lang naisip na tama pala ‘yung sinasabi ni Jervis na gawa-gawa lang ni Denise ang tinext niya. “Can’t you love me back? We are married for almost five years. I love you. Will you choose me?” Her question made my blood boil because of her desperate words. Hindi na sinasadya ni Jervis kung one sided love sila. Ako pa rin ang original. Ako pa rin ang una niyang nakasama at ako pa rin ang una niyang minahal. “You know that I have my family, Denise. I’m so sorry, but I will not forget you for helping me. I owe you a lot, but I can’t pay you back for what you are asking. You’re beautiful and has a soft heart and you can find another man,” tanggi ni Jervis na mataman kong pinapanood ang bawat galaw ng kanyang mga labi habang nagsasalita. Pinatay ni Jervis ang tawag at kaagad na bumaling sa akin. “See? She’s lying. Oh, come on, sweetheart. Anong gusto mo pang gawin ko para maniwala ka na