Ang kapal naman ng mukha ng lalaking ‘to para sabihing tumutulo ang laway ko sa kaniya!
Nilapag ko sa island table ang dalawang pinggan na kinuha ko. Binalikan niya ang niluluto niya. I guess his cooking adobo. Ewan ko lang bakit adobo 'yan, e breakfast naman. "So you're admitting that. Masarap ako?" Tanong niya. He turned off the cooker, and get a bowl to put the adobo. Nagugutom na rin ako. Naamoy ko rin ang niluluto niya. "Hindi ka pa nasabihan dati niyan? Kawawa ka naman..." Sabi ko. I smirked when I saw his confused face. "I know girls like it but they don't really tell me that they like it," aniya. Nilapag niya ang bowl ng adobo sa island table. May kanin na rin roon kaya umupo na ako. "Bakit 'di mo itanong?" I started getting a plate. "What? Why would I ask? I already know..." Oh, mayabang. . . "Ah... Kaya hindi ka makapaniwala na may nagsabi sayo? Psalm, masarap ka..." Sumubo ako ng kanin na sinabawan ko ng sabaw ng adobo. He choked on his drink. "I know, Talliana..." Ako naman ngayon ang na-ubo. Umirap ako. "You don't like it," aniya. Nagtagpo ang kilay ko. Anong ibig sabihin ng lokong 'to? "What?" He looked at me seriously. "You don't like it when you're defeated. You're so competitive," aniya. "What's the point of being defeated when I can win?" My Ate Tar said she admire me for being such a wonder woman between the two of us. Of course, I don't let any argument pass without me as a winner. I opt to win in any argument, as many as possible and as I can. Kasi, kung kaya kong manalo, bakit ako magpapatalo? Tumango siya. Hindi na siya nagsalita matapos iyon. Hindi na rin naman ako umimik. Pagkatapos kumain ay magpresinta akong maghugas ng pinggan pero ang sabi niya ay huwag na daw at may pupunta naman dito para maglinis. Hindi na rin ako nagpilit dahil may hahabulin pa akong family reunion! "Hindi mo naman ako kailangan ihatid. I can walk? Ride a cab? Commute? Kaya ko 'yon. Pinakain mo na ako, ayos na iyon," sabi ko. Naglalakad na kami papunta sa kotse niya. "I can give you a ride, no need for a commute," he said. He opened the passenger seat and waited for me to get in. Bumuntong hininga ako. "This is not a gentleman's doing anymore," I crossed my arms. "Yeah? What do you call this, then?" He crossed his arms too. Umirap ako. "Why don't you tell me?" Lumapit ako sa kanya. Kinalas ko ang pagkaka halukipkip ko sa aking braso at hinawakan ang matigas niyang braso. "Hmm? Are you one of those romantic fuckers who wants to be romantic after the rough fuck? If you are... Trust me, I'm not the girl for that... Ibahin mo ako," I said, my eyes fixed on his. He looked hard in front of me though. He smirked. "You think this is romantic?" Tanong niya. "That's good... Think it like that." Umirap ako. Lumayo ako at pumasok na lang sa passenger's seat. Naiwan ko sa kotse niya ang dalang bag ko kagabi kaya nahanap ko lang rin doon. Kinuha ko ang bag ko at binuksan iyon, nakita ko ang cellphone kong marami na ang notifications. Psalm started driving while I was busy scanning my phone. It ringed. My sister is calling. Bumuntonghininga ako bago iyon sinagot. "Good morning, Lil sis! Ready kana?" Bungad niya. "I'm on the way to my condo," sagot ko. "What? Bakit? Ngayon ka lang uuwi? Saan ka natulog, kung ganoon? Sigurado akong hindi kina Alex!" I smirked. "Got my birthday gift." Hinintay ko munang marealize niya ang sinabi ko. "Oh My Gosh!" She shrieked. "Nabalitaan ko nga! But, I didn't know you had a crush, though? Sino ba ito? I wanna meet that man! Dalhin mo sa reunion!" Umirap ako. "Stop it, Ate. You know I don't do stupid things," sabi ko. "Oh, come on! I just want to spare you from another ball fight of words with Tita Meredith! Gigisahin ka na naman kung bakit wala ka pang boyfriend, sa edad mong 'yan!" Napairap na naman ako. As if I'm too old to not even have a boyfriend at this age? Kakapasa ko lang ng BAR? Bobo ba si Tita Meredith? Well, hindi naman mapagkakaila 'yon. Nakakagulat lang, ganito na pala kalala? "I don't care about her. Hayaan mo siya." I heard her sigh. "Please? Sasabihin ko kay Mama na may dadalhin ka! She'll be happy!" "Stop it, Ate. Hindi ko gagawin 'yan. At isa pa, busy siyang tao," sabi ko. Kahit naman hindi ko close ang taong kasama ko ngayon, halata naman na busy siya. Kanina pa kasi nagri-ring ang phone niya, hindi niya nga lang sinasagot. "Spare time? Sige na! Or, sabihin mo sa akin kung anong pangalan niya?" I had no better choice than the latter, and so I did. I told her. "It's Psalm," sabi ko. I saw Psalm throw me a confused look. "Who's that?" Tanong niya. "Omg! Siya ba iyan? Put me on speaker!" Utos ni Ate Tarla. I put her on speaker. "Hi, Psalm! Ako ang Ate ni Tali! I know this is a bit very unfounded, but I am inviting you to our family reunion! Sasabihan ko rin ang mama namin ni Tali that you're coming!" Inilayo ko agad ang cellphone kay Psalm. Psalm was confused. His driving slowed down. Lumunok ako. Nakakainis ka, ate! "Li, aasahan namin siya ni Mama!" Ani Ate ata agad pinatay ang tawag. "What was that?" Psalm asked. "Nothing. 'Wag mo ng pansinin. Ate was just bluffing," sabi ko. I browsed my phone and saw messages from friends. Alex messaged me, "Galingan mo, girl!" The rest was Congratulations and Happy birthday! A new message popped up. Mama: I'll expect Psalm later, Anak! Ingat kayo. I love you. It was my mother's message. I heaved a sigh. "I'll go," Psalm suddenly said. Nakita kong nakatanaw siya sa cellphone ko. He saw the message of my mother. Napapikit ako. "No need, Psalm. I can tell an excuse," sabi ko. He looked grim, though. Bakit parang galit? "Uh-huh, what excuse?" "That... you're busy?" "I'm not. So, I'll go. Shut it, Talliana. I can go then, I'll go. It's just spare of my time," aniya. He parked in front of my condominium building. Hindi ko man lang namalayan na nandito na pala kami. "You go and pack your clothes. I'll go back here and fetch you. Kukuha lang ako ng gamit sa condo," he said, as if it was casual. Nakanganga lang ako sa kanya. Hindi lang siya iyong romantiko! Makapal pa ang mukha! "Where is the venue, anyway? And I would like to ask some overview," dagdag niya pa. I scoffed. "Hindi mo na kailangan sumama! I can make a proper excuse!" "I will go. I am invited." Bwesit na 'yan! Makapal nga! Invited card pa nga! Kailan pa ako nagdala ng naka one night stand ko sa family reunion?! Potang! "Where is the venue?" Pinanlisikan ko siya ng mata. "Sa resort! Sa Cavite!" Umirap ako. Binuksan ko na ang pinto at padabog na lumabas. Leche naman!Ang kapal naman ng mukha ng lalaking ‘to para sabihing tumutulo ang laway ko sa kaniya! Nilapag ko sa island table ang dalawang pinggan na kinuha ko. Binalikan niya ang niluluto niya. I guess his cooking adobo. Ewan ko lang bakit adobo 'yan, e breakfast naman. "So you're admitting that. Masarap ako?" Tanong niya. He turned off the cooker, and get a bowl to put the adobo. Nagugutom na rin ako. Naamoy ko rin ang niluluto niya. "Hindi ka pa nasabihan dati niyan? Kawawa ka naman..." Sabi ko. I smirked when I saw his confused face. "I know girls like it but they don't really tell me that they like it," aniya. Nilapag niya ang bowl ng adobo sa island table. May kanin na rin roon kaya umupo na ako. "Bakit 'di mo itanong?" I started getting a plate. "What? Why would I ask? I already know..." Oh, mayabang. . . "Ah... Kaya hindi ka makapaniwala na may nagsabi sayo? Psalm, masarap ka..." Sumubo ako ng kanin na sinabawan ko ng sabaw ng adobo. He choked on his drink. "I know, Talli
My body is tired. My eyes are closed. And I felt the sunray replicating on my face. Nagising ako. Shit! Tanghali na? Gumalaw ako. Naramdaman ko agad ang hapdi at sakit ng katawan ko. Takteng 'yan! "Morning," Psalm greeted, he smirked. He was standing far from the front of me. He was holding a cup, which must be a cup of coffee. He was topless and he only had his boxers. A morning sight. "Did you slept well?" He asked. Napa irap ako. Tangina neto. "What time is it?" I asked. Umayos ako sa pagkakahiga. Wala akong saplot at tanging ang comforter lang ang nagta takip ng katawan ko. "Nine in the morning," he answered. He almost spit his coffee away when I suddenly stood up. Nahulog ako sa kama, hubo't hubad! "What the fuck," mura niya. Shit! Agad akong tumayo at kinuha ang comforter. Pinulupot ko iyon sa katawan ko. Paika ika akong naglakad. Tangina talaga! "What the fuck? You should not stand up just yet! Masakit pa?" Nag aalala siyang lumapit sa akin. Umirap ako. A
Commitment is not needed when you only want sex. I don't need some reassurance for a fucking promise when I only want a dick and good performer to give me the pleasure I want. I have been called so many names. I have been told so many unreasonable words. I have been through bullying. I have struggled a lot since I was a kid. Giving myself good sex and pleasure now is my way of thinking I had it good. At least, hindi ako mamatay na virgin, ‘di ba? Sex without commitment is a win-win situation for me. Because I had no plans in entering a damn relationship. It would only cause me heartbreak, tears, and all that matters. I have no time to waste on a damn lose case. Walang lugar sa akin ang mga relasyon. Hindi naman kasi totoo ‘yon. Malay ko bang nakikipagrelasyon lang ang iba kasi uso? Si mama ko nga, iniwan, e. “Mmmm. . . Ah!” ungol ko. Shit. I didn't know I was this flexible! Damn it! Fuck! He then slowly started thrusting. I matched his thrust by moving my waist. Naka angat
Our kisses were aggressive. I can feel how much he was fighting himself. He wanted to lead and outsmart the call of his body. Pero alam kung hindi niya iyon kaya, I know it very well. I know men.Padarag na bumaba ang mga halik niya, mula sa labi napunta iyon sa aking leeg. I arched my back and craned my neck to give him the full access.Kung kanina ay naka bend siya para mahalikan ako, ngayon naman ay lumuhod na. Inabot ko ang ibaba ng t-shirt niya para mahubaran siya. I can feel his massive and hard flat stomach. Inangat ko ang t-shirt niya at agad niya naman iyong hinubad.My hand traced his muscles. His hand slowly entered my top. I can feel his fingers drawing circles on my stomach. That made me groan. I heard him chuckle.His hand went up to my breasts from my stomach, then he started molding those. Naiinis ako dahil hindi niya hinubad ang top ko!“Remove it…” he whispered.I obliged. Hinubad ko agad ang top ko. Now, I am only left with my brassiere. I looked at him, I saw him g
Wala akong interest sa mga relasyon, at mas lalong wala akong pake o alam pagdating sa pagmamahal na ‘yan. Hindi ‘yan totoo, pwera nalang kung familial.Bakit? Dahil hindi naman talaga totoo ‘yon. My mother had to suffer through things alone. My father left us for another woman he'll marry. Kung may pagmamahal, bakit mas pinili ng tatay kong iwan ang mama ko kahit na alam niyang may anak sila? Kung may pagmamahal bakit kami iniwan? Hindi pa ‘yon nasasagot.I don't want to be like her. I should be wise enough. Gusto ko ng sex? Sige, pero mag iingat ako. Hindi ako pa-pabuntis. Wala akong plano para ‘don."If I didn't offer you a ride, you'd probably go with London," his cold baritone voice.Ngumisi ako."I wouldn't ride with him. I'd ask to ride with you instead.”"Don't fool around," he scoffed.Humarap siya sa akin. His face was dark, only lighted by the faint lights in the parking lot. "I'm not, Psalm Saint," I matched his stare.His eyes were daggers and cold. What I love the most
“Halimaw sa kama ‘yan, Tali… Ingat ka.” Mailey whispered in my ear. We both look at the guy. “Nag aaral ‘yan ng law, nasa 3rd year niya na…”“He's hot. Pwede kayang basahan niya ‘ko ng provision habang umiindayog?” I joked.She laughed. “Maganda ka naman. Although mapili siya, walang ligtas ‘yan sayo.” Natawa ako sa sinabi niya. Bakit parang ako yata ang halimaw rito?“Bye! Enjoy the party!” I shouted at Mailey’s ear. She grinded at me. “Go girl! Goodluck!” She gave me a meaningful look. I smirked.After that, I managed my way to the group of... Oh well... His circle…Psalm Saint Sinco, kilala sa pagiging halimaw sa kama at matinik sa babae, lahat nakukuha. Ang sabi pa nila, anak daw siya ng isang sikat na aktres dito sa bansa, at isang known playboy sa panahon ng mga magulang namin noon.Kaya hindi kataka taka na marami siyang babaeng nakukuha. Kapag pa naman ganyan ang itsura mo, bukaka ka nalang at maghihintay pasukan, e. Hindi ka magrereklamo."Hey, Tali!" Tawag ni London. Isa
Ang buhay ay isang laro. Dapat kang manalo, pero dapat ay tumatanggap ka ng pagkatalo. Kasi hindi ka naman laging panalo. Winning isn't always winning. Because in every failure, there's a lesson to learn. There is knowledge to acquire, and new beginnings to start. Sa buhay ko naman, marami ang pagkakamali, ganon rin ang aral. Sa bawat maling desisyon, may bagong pinto para sa diskusyon. A right balance of regrets and right decisions. I had to remind myself a couple of times about the lessons. Sometimes, it would slip away from me, but I am thankful that I had a great hold of it. I had to have principles. I had to have something to stand on. I had to have something to hold on, to believe on. "Happy Birthday and Congratulations, Tali!" My friends cheered the moment I opened the door of the bar. Iunupahan ba nila ang buong bar? "Thank you, guys! This is really much appreciated!" I thanked them. They throw a party for my birthday, at sakto pa na lumabas ang resulta ng board exam pa