บททั้งหมดของ OWNING HER INNOCENCE: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Lumapat na lamang ang likod ni Rhezi sa kama nang hindi nito namamalayan. She opened her eyes to see Kraius and his lustful and intense gaze bore into her. Ni hindi man lamang ito kumukurap. Puno ng intensidad ang mga mata nito habang nakatanghod at maingat na inilalapag ang dalaga.Rhezi's soft hair scattered on top of the bed. She was like portrait in her facade. Her pointed nose that was always look proud and her tantalizing eyes that were paired with thick eyelashes. It complimented her pouty lips and her small face. She was undeniably gorgeous while underneath Kraius' perfect body."Do you know what day is it today?" Kraius asked in a husky voice that sent shiver to Rhezi's being. Para itong nang-aakit habang nasasamyo ng dalaga ang bango ng hininga nito. Naghahalo ang alak at menthol doon. Nakakahalina at nakakadarang. Nakakanginig ng laman maging ng mga tuhod."I d-don't know," Rhezi stuttered. She bit her lower lip

"Saan ba kasi tayo pupunta?" Rhezi asked. Nakaupo ang dalaga sa kama habang pinagmamasdan si Jericho na inaasikaso ang tatlong anak."Kakain 'di ba?" pamimilosopo naman nito.Napairap si Rhezi sa kawalan. Kahit kailan hindi sumagot ng matino ang lalaki dito. Minsan naman seryoso ang lalaki na hindi rin nito maintindihan. Ganunpaman, ipinagkikibit-balikat na lamang ito ng dalaga kaysa ang kainisan. Jericho was good to her and to her kids, it was all that matter."Saan nga?!" ungot pa ng dalaga."Are you angry Momma?" pag-agaw ni Dos sa pansin ni Rhezi. Sa tatlo, ito ang unang natapos sa pagbibihis. Wearing his usual khaki shorts and printed polo shirt, while his hair was tied up in a bun which made him looked like a child star idol in hollywood.Rhezi sighed and bowed a little. She smiled lightly to the child and touched his little face. "No. I'm not angry handsome," she replied.

Rhezi heaved a heavy sigh. Her eyes pointed directly to the mirror in front of her. Contentment and satisfaction was evident in her when she hovered herself up and down. Wearing her gold sequine long gown with a long slit in front, she was definitely gorgeous. It was a V neck sleeveless that her beautiful collarbone was showing, down to her cleavage."You're beautiful, Baby."Rhezi smiled. She instantly saw her father walking towards her. She looked back and approached him. He was smiling too while looking gorgeous on his pair of Gucci Mohair Tuxedo. Her father undeniably screamed power and confidence.Her father Hernan Lagdameo was on his fifties. He was the heir of Lagdameo Hotels and the only man in their four siblings. Isa rin ito sa nangunguna pagdating sa business world sa Pilipinas. Nagkalat sa buong bansa ang branches ng negosyo ng pamilya dahil dito. The reason why she lived comfortably before she ran away.

Hindi nakakilos si Kraius sa narinig. He was literally caught off guard. His mouth slightly opened to utter a word but his mind seemed shut, while his eyes still lingered to Rhezi's painful expression. Katulad noon, nalulunod pa rin ang binata sa malulungkot nitong mga mata.Kasabay ng pagiging tulala ng lalaki ay ang pagkalma ni Rhezi sa sarili. She used the situation to leave Kraius dumbfounded. She was pacing faster as she could. Mabilis na paghakbang na sumasabay sa mabilis ding pagtibok ng puso nito.She was desperate to be out from him. She even scolded herself for spilling those words to Kraius. Hindi na dapat iyon sinabi ng dalaga. It wasn't necessary. The damage was already done afterall.  Wala na rin itong balak pa na balikan ang nakaraan. But, the words slipped in her mouth all of the sudden."Rhezi!"Kraius voice roared in the middle of the night. Napapitlag naman ang dalaga sa lakas ng bo

Kanina pa hindi mapakali si Rhezi. She was pacing back and forth inside her room. Her hands trembled a little and her heart was beating fast. Pakiramdam ng dalaga ay may mga naghahabulan sa dibdib nito. Hindi rin ito mapanatag kahit pa ilang beses na nitong kinumbinsi ang sarili."Are you ready?"Mula sa kakabukas lamang na pinto ay bumungad ang nakangiting mukha ni Jericho. Rhezi instantly shifted her gaze and looked at the man. He was all smile while holding a travelling bag in his right hand. Halatang handa na ito sa kanilang pupuntahan."I don't know." Umiling si Rhezi. "I-I am not sure of this Dada. Dos is sick and--""Dos is not sick, Momma. You're just over reacting." Pinaikot nito ang mga mata. Naglakad din ito upang bitbitin ang maleta na naglalaman ng kaniyang bagahe at ng mga anak. "Let's go. Baka ma-traffic pa tayo."Naunang umalis si Jericho sa kwarto ng dalaga. Maarte umirap