Boundless Worth (SERIE FEROCI 14)

elyjindria · 36 chapters · 14,810 words

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Hi, Elies!

I’m thrilled to share that Boundless Worth (SERIE FEROCI 14) has been chosen for Wattpad Originals! This is a great achievement for me, and it has always been one of my dreams since this program launched. I know all this will never be possible without your love and support.

Serie Feroci was written without much thought and preparation, and I know it always shows. I wasn’t really proud of how I’ve written this series, but I’m always grateful to those who loved and supported this. You all gave me the strength to share this story with the world, even though I still doubt myself. I’m always thankful to all of you who gave this series a chance when I wasn’t confident at all.

I really hope you will respect my decision as this is a great opportunity for me as a writer. Salamat palagi. Salamat sa suporta at pagmamahal sa akin at sa mga kuwento ko.

With all my heart, Elyjindria

Chapter 1

Kyla Marigold Endrano

Maybe I was really born to be unfortunate my whole life. Maybe being happy wasn’t for someone like me.

“Ate…”

Natigilan ako sa pagpunas sa braso ni Kobe nang tawagin niya ako. I just smiled at him and held his hand. He smiled at me too… as if he wasn’t hurting, as if he wasn’t suffering.

“Hmm? May kailangan ka ba? May gusto ka ba?” tanong ko saka hinaplos ang kamay niya.

He shook his head, and he remained smiling at me. “Tulog ka muna, Ate. Kagabi ka pa nakabantay sa ’kin. Okay na ako.”

Umiling ako. “Hindi naman ako pagod. Okay lang ako. Ang mahalaga, magpalakas ka lang. Hmm?”

Kobe and I grew up having an abusive father. Pumanaw ang ina namin simula pa lang no’ng ipanganak si Kobe, kaya si Papa na lang ang nagpalaki sa ’min. Pero wala siyang ibang ginawa kundi ang mag-inom… at pagbuhatan kami ng kamay sa tuwing malalasing siya.

I was 20 years old and Kobe was just 15 when we left the house. We were both young when we escaped from our abusive father… with bruises all over our young bodies.

I started working my ass off at an early age. I applied to a scholarship program, and luckily, I passed and became a registered dentist at the age of 28. Napagtapos ko rin sa pag-aaral si Kobe at naging ganap siyang accountant.

I was 30, and Kobe was 25… He was planning to apply at a law school to become a lawyer. Marami na rin kaming ipon kaya naman suportado ko siya sa gusto niyang gawin. Maayos naman ang kita ko sa dental clinic na pinagtatrabahuhan ko at plano ko ring magpatayo ng sarili ko kapag nakapagtapos na si Kobe sa law school.

Pero saglit lang pala kami pinagbigyan ng maayos na buhay. Sa kabila ng ilang taon na paghihirap at pagsasakripisyo naming magkapatid… binigyan na naman kami ng unos sa buhay namin.

Kobe was diagnosed with leukemia last year. I was so devastated at that time. I cried for hours. Kobe hugged and comforted me even though he was the one suffering the most.

“A-ate… Sorry. S-sorry kasi nagkasakit ako. Mahihirapan na naman tayo. S-sorry, Ate…” he apologized as he cried.

I hugged him and shook my head. “Hindi… Hindi mo kailangang mag-sorry, Kobe. Hindi mo ’to ginusto… ’Wag kang mag-alala. Ipapagamot kita. Kahit ano’ng mangyari… gagaling ka. Gagawin ko ang lahat para gumaling ka.”

Maliban sa pagtatrabaho sa dental clinic sa umaga, nagtatrabaho rin ako sa bar at club kapag gabi. Hindi alam ni Kobe ang tungkol doon at wala rin akong balak sabihin. Mas lalo siyang makokonsensya. Ayokong isipin niya na pabigat siya sa ’kin.

Kahit ano, handa akong lunukin para gumaling ang kapatid ko.

Siya na lang ang meron ako. Si Kobe na lang ang natitirang pamilya ko. Hindi ko kakayanin kapag nawala siya sa ’kin. Hindi ko na magagawang magpatuloy.

Oo, mahirap. Sobrang hirap. Ilang beses na akong napatanong sa sarili ko kung bakit ko pinagdaraanan ang lahat ng ’to… Bakit kung kailan masaya na kaming magkapatid, bigla pang nangyari ang ganito.

Halos lahat ng naipundar naming gamit, ibinenta ko na. Pati ang bahay na nabili namin three years ago, ibinenta ko na rin. Sa maliit na paupahan ako nakatira ngayon. Hindi biro ang perang kailangan sa chemotherapy at mga gamot ni Kobe. Halos wala nang kaso sa akin kahit araw-araw akong mag-ulam ng itlog o de-lata, makaipon lang ng pera.

Kobe didn’t know about that. I had no plans on telling him. He didn’t need to know what I was going through right now. Ang gusto ko lang… gumaling siya. Gagawin ko ang lahat… kahit ano. Wala na ’kong pakialam sa sarili ko… Basta gumaling lang si Kobe.

“Kyla, okay ka lang?”

I flinched when my friend, Ica, tapped my shoulder. I stopped staring at the mirror and turned my gaze at her.

“O-okay lang naman ako. Marami lang iniisip.”

Nakilala ko si Ica dahil naging pasyente ko siya sa clinic. Nang malaman niya na gipit ako, sinubukan niya akong ilapit dito sa bar para makapagtrabaho.

I never imagined myself working in a place like this before. Of course, I have respect for people who work in places like this, but if you’re going to ask me… I didn’t want to. I cried so hard the first time I worked here. Hinipuan ako ng customer, pero nagalit sa akin ang may-ari dahil ang arte ko raw. Kung ayaw ko raw magtrabaho rito, sabihin ko lang.

Simula no’n, nilunok ko na lang lahat. I never cried and complained again. Umiiyak na lang ako kapag uuwi sa bahay… Maliligo at huhugasan ang katawan ko na hinawak-hawakan ng kung sino.

“Ang ganda mo talaga, Melanie… Do you really not want to go all the way with me?” nakangising tanong ni Mr. Sanoza.

We didn’t use our real names here. Melanie ang tawag sa akin ng mga customer dito.

Mr. Sanoza was a regular customer here. He’s rich and influential… and I was his favorite. Madalas niyang sabihin na ako ang pinakamaganda rito, at palagi rin siyang nagbibigay ng malaking tip sa akin kaya mainit ang ulo ng iba kong kasamahan sa akin.

I didn’t care anymore. They could hate me all they want. I would do anything to survive… for my brother.

Napalunok na lang ako nang maramdaman kong humawak siya sa hita ko. I was sitting on his lap right now. I was uncomfortable… and I wanted to throw up so bad… but I had to smile at him and act like I wanted it.

Mr. Sanoza was not bad looking. Sabi pa nga ng iba kong kasamahan ay gwapo siya… Pero hindi ko alam. Masama ang tingin ko sa kaniya. The way he objectifies and sexualizes women was so off to me.

“Sex is… a different topic,” I murmured and forced a smile at him.

Mr. Sanoza grinned at me and caressed my thigh again. Umakyat pa ’yon hanggang sa loob ng suot kong skirt. Napakagat ako sa loob ng pisngi ko at pilit na pinigilan ang sarili kong tumayo at magtatakbo paalis.

Kailangan mong gawin ’to, Kyla… Si Kobe. Isipin mo si Kobe.

He started sniffing and kissing my neck as if he was addicted to it. I bit my lower lip hard. He’s always like this. Wala siyang pakialam kahit may ibang tao sa table… Basta gagawin niya ang gusto niya.

I took a bath and washed my body as soon as I got home.

Pilit kong kinuskos ang mga hita at leeg ko habang umiiyak. Matagal ko nang ginagawa ’to… pero hindi ko alam kung bakit hindi ako masanay-sanay.

Napatakip ako sa bibig ko habang humahagulgol ng iyak. Kahit anong linis ko sa katawan ko… pakiramdam ko hindi maalis-alis ang mga hawak at halik doon.

Paulit-ulit akong umiling. Niyakap ko ang hubad kong katawan habang nakaupo sa sahig ng bathroom. Nanginginig ang mga kamay na naghilamos din ako at kumilos… Pilit kong inalis ang bakas na umiyak ako… dahil pupuntahan ko pa si Kobe.

I wore nice clothes and wore light makeup before I went to the hospital. I made sure I looked good. I made sure it wasn’t obvious that I was tired.

“Ate…” Kobe greeted me with a smile.

Ang laki na ng ipinayat ng kapatid ko. He lost his hair too due to chemotherapy. It was obvious that all these treatments were painful and almost unbearable… but he was always smiling at me as if everything was going to be okay… as if he was not hurting at all.

I sat on the chair beside his bed and smiled at him. “Hello, Kobe…” Humalik ako sa noo niya.

“How’s your day, Ate?” nakangiting tanong niya sa akin. “Nakapagpahinga ka pa?” tanong niya saka humawak sa kamay ko.

I faked a yawn and stretched my body. “Kakagising ko nga lang, e. Pagkatapos ko sa clinic, nagpahinga ako maghapon,” I lied.

To be honest, it was heavy in my heart lying to him like this. Simula pa noon, si Kobe na ang pinagsasabihan ko ng mga problema at bigat sa puso ko. Ganoon din siya sa akin. Kapag galit ako sa isang tao, kapag may nakaaway ako, kapag may naging problema ako… sinasabi ko lahat sa kaniya. Tumigil na ako sa pagsasabi sa kaniya ng problema simula no’ng magkasakit siya. Ayokong bigyan siya ng alalahanin. Gusto ko na mag-focus lang siya sa pagpapagaling… Gusto ko na manatili pa siya sa akin.

“Ate… Iuwi mo na lang kaya ako? Napapalaki lang ang gastos mo kapag nandito ako,” bulong ni Kobe.

Ngumiti ako at umiling. “Ano ka ba? Kaya naman ni Ate ’yan. Marami naman akong ipon. ’Wag ka nang mag-isip ng kung ano-ano, okay? Ako na ang bahala sa lahat. Kayang-kaya ko naman ’to. Hindi mo pa ba ako kilala? Ilang pagsubok na ba ang pinagdaanan nating dalawa?” Hinaplos ko ang kamay niya saka dinampian ’yon ng halik. “Magpakatatag ka lang para sa ’kin, ha? Iyon lang ang hiling ko, Kobe. Kayanin mo para kay Ate… Ikaw na lang ang meron ako.”

Ngumiti sa akin si Kobe at tumango. “Hinding hindi kita iiwan, Ate.”

Iyon na lang ang pinanghahawakan ko… na hindi niya ako iiwan. Nangako siya sa ’kin na hindi siya magpapatalo sa sakit niya at palagi pa rin siya sa tabi ko… Lahat kaya kong tiisin basta mabuhay siya… sa tabi ko.

“Kyla… May mga customer tayong big time mamaya. Bakit hindi ka mamingwit ng mayaman mamaya sa mga ’yon?” nakangising sabi ni Ica saka siniko pa ako.

I just stared at my reflection in the mirror. To be honest, I even considered doing that. Siguro sa sitwasyon ko, wala na talaga akong choice… Iniisip ko na lang na masyadong seryoso ang ganoong bagay at baka malaman pa ni Kobe.

“Melanie! My favorite!” agad na pagtawag sa akin ni Mr. Sanoza.

Pilit na ngumiti ako. Mas gusto ko pa yatang sumayaw na lang sa stage na halos kakapiranggot ang damit kaysa umupo na naman sa kandungan niya.

Napalunok ako nang mapansin na ang daming nakaupo sa table niya. Bago ako lumapit sa kanila… hinila ako nina Ica at binulungan.

“Kyla, nasa table nila ’yung sikat na billiards player,” tila kinikilig na bulong niya sa akin.

My forehead creased and looked at the table again. Masyadong maraming nakaupo roon.

“Beh, tingnan mo na lang ’yung pinakagwapo sa kanila. Sino sa tingin mo ’yung makalaglag panty ang kagwapuhan?”

Muli kong nilibot ang tingin sa table. May isang lalaking nakaagaw ng atensyon ko. He was sitting like a king at the corner. He was drinking liquor. He was wearing a white dress shirt that was rolled up to his elbow. His muscular hands and forearms were showing. His presence alone was intimidating. Pakiramdam ko maski si Mr. Sanoza ay walang binatbat sa kaniya.

“See? Kitang-kita agad siya… kasi sobrang gwapo! Naku, ’te. Jackpot ’yan. May-ari ’yan ng sports agency at world champion sa billiards. Sabi ng boss natin, talagang maging mabait tayo riyan para maging regular. Grabe… Pogi na nga, mayaman pa… Si Zevero Montalvo ’yan. Safe diyan kasi single.”

Napailing na lang ako sa sinabi niya dahil tinatawag na ako ni Mr. Sanoza.

Humawak si Mr. Sanoza sa kamay ko at pinaupo na ako sa kandungan niya. Napabaling ang tingin ko kay Zevero Montalvo. Napalunok ako nang magtagpo ang tingin naming dalawa.

Talagang gwapo nga ito. He has this intimidating aura that makes your knees wobble. He has thick eyebrows, intense brown eyes, pointed nose, stubble beard, pale but sexy lips, sharp jaw, and has a well-toned body. His presence alone screamed power and dominance. Pakiramdam ko, tila alipin niya lang ang mga katabi niya ngayon.

I gulped and avoided his gaze. I flinched when Mr. Sanoza touched my legs and caressed my back. His friends just cheered as if I was just a piece of meat. I just forced a smile and acted as if I liked it every time he touched me.

“Mr. Montalvo, you can have any girl that you want here… but not Melanie. She’s my favorite,” sabi ni Mr. Sanoza saka humalik sa balikat ko.

Zevero Montalvo didn’t say anything and just drank his liquor.

“I’m so happy that you trusted our company to be the materials supplier of your agency, Mr. Montalvo,” nakangiting sabi pa ni Mr. Sanoza.

“Yeah! Mr. Montalvo is the best and the biggest client that we ever had… A big time billiards player and the owner of Montalvo Sports Group,” sabi pa ng isang lalaki dahilan para maghiyawan ang mga tao sa table.

Napakunot ang noo ni Zevero Montalvo saka malamig na tumingin sa kanila. “Shut up.”

Iyon lang ang sinabi niya, pero natahimik na ang lahat sa table.

Tumayo na si Zevero Montalvo at kinuha ang kaha ng sigarilyo sa bulsa niya saka umalis. Mr. Sanoza awkwardly laughed and just continued talking with the other guys at the table.

I sighed and excused myself first. Gusto ko munang uminom ng tubig dahil pakiramdam ko, nanuyo ang lalamunan ko sa mga nangyari.

Kumuha ako ng tubig sa counter at lumabas muna saglit. Napabuga ako ng hangin habang nakatingin sa langit… Titiisin ko lang muna. Para kay Kobe. Si Kobe na lang ang dapat kong isipin.

Nang matapos akong magpahangin, napagdesisyunan ko ring bumalik agad sa loob dahil baka hinahanap na ako ni Mr. Sanoza.

Papasok na sana ako sa loob pero natigilan na lang ako nang may mabangga ako. Napasinghap ako dahil tumapon ang natirang tubig sa nabangga ko. Nabasa ang suot niyang dress shirt, pababa sa itim na trouser nito.

“S-sir… sorry po.”

Nag-angat ako ng tingin… na pinagsisihan ko rin agad.

It was Zevero Montalvo. His forehead creased as he looked down at his wet chest. He slightly tilted his head and licked his lower lip as if he’s calming himself.

“S-sorry po, Sir. H-hindi ko po sinasadya,” hinging paumanhin ko.

He looked at me… He looked so mad.

“You’re Sanoza’s woman, right?”

Halos magtayuan ang mga balahibo ko nang marinig ko ang malalim niyang boses. I bit my lower lip hard and clenched my fists…

“Is Mr. Sanoza not satisfying enough for you?” he asked. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and started wiping his chest.

“H-huh?” I asked, confused.

“Stop feigning innocence, will you?” He massaged the side of his neck. “You’re clinging on me now after you heard how rich and influential I am… You have to get the bigger fish, don’t you?” he asked and put his hand inside his pocket.

I bit my lower lip hard and clenched my fist. Pilit kong inalala sa isip ko ang sinabi ni Ica na mahalagang customer ang lalaking ’to… na kailangan ko magtimpi.

“Pasensya na po, Sir. Hindi ko po sinasadya na mabasa ang damit mo. Wala rin po akong balak umaligid sa inyo dahil lang sa mas mayaman ka kay Mr. Sanoza… Wala po akong pakialam sa ’yo sa totoo lang,” mariing sinabi ko.

Zevero Montalvo grinned at me. “Acting feisty, huh… I met women like you before. I met different kinds of women… They always wanted to act tough, like they rule over everything now… When in fact, all they did was to leech off of someone’s success. That’s why you’re here, right?”

I clenched my fists hard. I didn’t know if he’s just drunk or what… but my patience was not working with me today.

I clenched my fist again and punched him on the face. He stepped backward and touched the side of his lips. My knuckles hurt… but I just didn’t care anymore.

“You are the worst piece of shit that I ever met, Mr. Montalvo. You are way worse than the guys who touched me without my consent. You are way worse than the guys who objectified and sexualized me like I’m just a piece of meat. You think so highly of yourself and think so lowly of women. Iba-iba ang mga babae. Hindi lahat ng babae, kagaya ng iniisip mo! We have different reasons for being here! Kahit ano pa ang dahilan namin, wala kang alam kaya wala ka dapat na sabihin! Hindi ko rin gustong sumabit at kumapit sa ’yo dahil wala naman akong pakialam sa ’yo! Sino ka ba… pinagpalang lubos?!”

Napapatingin na sa amin ang ibang dumadaan… Alam kong pagsisisihan ko rin ito mamaya… Alam kong iiyak ako mamaya habang minumura ang sarili ko kung bakit ko ’to ginawa.

“Pumunta ka sa dental clinic, marami ka namang pera, ’di ba? I think I hit your premolar teeth. Consult a dentist right away.”

Hindi ako mabilis magalit. Mahaba ang pasensya ko sa mga tao… pero hindi ko na nagawang magpigil. Halo-halo na ang nararamdaman ko ngayon. Pagod na ako sa maraming bagay… Ang dami ko nang iniisip, pero ginagago niya pa ako na para bang alam niya ang lahat ng tungkol sa ’kin!

Napatingin sa akin si Zevero Montalvo. Nakaramdam ako ng kaunting kaba… sa totoo lang. Wala akong laban sa kaniya… Nadala lang din ako ng emosyon ko.

Natigilan ako nang marahan siyang humalakhak.

“Are you a dentist or something?” he asked and slightly tilted his head. Marahan niya pang pinatunog ang buto sa leeg.

Napakunot ang noo ko. “Ano naman ang pakialam mo?”

“Why are you working here if you’re a dentist? Do you really need money that much?” tanong pa niya.

Mas lalo akong naguguluhan sa mga tinatanong niya. Ano ba’ng pinupunto niya? Iniinsulto niya na naman ba ako?

“How old are you?” tanong niya saka humakbang palapit sa ’kin.

Napalunok ako saka umatras. “T-thirty…”

Kanina matapang ako, oo. Pero natauhan din agad ako ngayon… Gusto ko na agad siyang pakiusapan na ’wag ako isumbong sa amo ko.

“That’s not bad… You’re not infertile, do you?” tanong pa niya.

“I-I’m not infertile.”

“That’s good… Are you clean from any diseases? If you know what I mean…”

“I-if you mean sexually transmitted disease… yes, I-I’m clean,” sagot ko pa.

Why was he asking all of these?!

Zevero Montalvo stared intently at me with a devilish grin on his lips. “Lastly… how desperate are you to have money?”

Napalunok ako sa tanong niya. Saglit akong natahimik bago sumagot.

“I-I’m willing to do anything… for money,” I muttered.

“Then what about bearing a child for me?” he asked.

That stunned me… “Huh?” Was he serious?

He smirked and touched my chin. He made me look at him. That little touch made me flinch.

“This face is not bad… You seem smart too… You desperately need money, and I desperately want a child… without marrying someone. I want a woman who will bear my child for me and will leave once her job is done,” he said in a low tone.

“T-that’s…” I gulped. I honestly don’t know what to say. “I-I don’t know…”

“For the whole duration of your pregnancy, I will pay you 200,000 weekly… And I will also pay you 40 to 50 million pesos after you give birth. Of course, that is negotiable. You can raise it higher if you think you deserve more.”

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa sinabi niya. Napangisi siya sa naging reaksyon ko.

“I have strict conditions though… But the most important thing that you have to know is that I want it done through traditional sex.”

Chapter 2

When I told myself that I was willing to do anything for money… for Kobe… that was serious.

Zevero Montalvo, no matter how twisted he may be… he was still like an angel in disguise for me. His offer was the best. Kahit saang parte ng mundo ako maghanap… hindi ako makakatanggap ng ganoong pera.

Pero meron pa ring pagdadalawang isip sa ’kin.

Magbubuntis ako… Sarili kong dugo… Sarili kong anak. Kaya ko bang basta na lang ito iwan kapag kailangan ko nang umalis?

I sighed and massaged my temple. I just slept for almost two hours. Hindi ako makatulog kakaisip sa offer ni Zevero. Naaalala ko pa rin ang huling sinabi niya kagabi.

“I’ll give you time to think… But please know that I’m not patient.”

“Doc…”

Natigilan ako sa malalim na pag-iisip nang tumawag ang assistant ko. I just smiled at her and fixed my lab coat. Mukhang kanina pa pala niya ako tinatawag.

“Oh, sorry. What is it again?” I asked and smiled at her.

“May walk-in patient po na gusto magpa-consult… Big time at pogi,” bulong niya pa sa huling sinabi.

Natatawang napailing na lang ako. “Papasukin mo na lang.”

Sumilip siya sa labas. “Pwede na raw po kayong pumasok, Sir.”

Natigilan ako nang si Zevero Montalvo ang pumasok sa silid. Muntik na akong matumba sa upuan ko nang makita siya.

He looked manly with his fitted gray polo shirt. Built pa lang nito, halatang athlete na. He was also wearing shades that made him look manlier. His hair was neatly slicked back.

I stood up when my assistant left. I just cleared my throat and acted calm and composed.

“W-what are you doing here, Mr. Montalvo?” I asked.

“A feisty woman named Melanie told me to consult a dentist,” he said, then he casually sat on the couch.

He removed his shades and crossed his legs. He gestured to me to come closer. I sighed and did what he wanted.

“How did you know that I’m working here?” I asked.

“The bar owner told me,” tipid na sagot niya saka napapikit at pinatunog ang buto sa leeg.

Napabuga ako ng hangin saka lumapit sa kaniya. “Please open your mouth… I’ll check your teeth.”

Zevero slightly tilted his head. “I’m not here for that. I want your answer now.”

Kulang na lang masamid ako sa sariling laway sa deretsong sinabi niya.

“I-I thought you’ll give me time to think…” I murmured.

“Yeah. I gave you ten hours to think. The ‘ten hours’ is done. I want your answer now…” He glanced at my name plate. “Kyla Marigold Endrano.”

I bit my lower lip and played with my fingers. “B-but…”

“Ms. Endrano… you have all the rights to decline. I can just find another woman,” he said and put his shades on his chest. “Okay, then…” He stood up. “I think I’ll just find another—”

“No!” Agad akong humawak sa dibdib niya nang akmang lalabas siya. “I-I accept! I’ll bear your child for you…”

Zevero held his nape and stared at me. Halos nakatungo na yata siya sa akin dahil masyado siyang matangkad. I didn’t even reach his neck.

“Are you sure, Ms. Endrano?” he asked, then took a step forward. “I’m not forcing you… I honestly just chose you out of whim. I found you cool for some weird reason… but if this job is something too much for you to take… Then decline my offer,” he grinned. “But it will never be my loss but yours.”

Napakagat ako sa loob ng pisngi ko. Gusto kong mainis sa kayabangan niya… pero totoo naman kasi ang sinabi niya. Walang mawawala sa kaniya kung tatanggihan ko ito. Marami pa siyang pwedeng mahanap na iba… Pero sa ’kin… matinding kawalan ang ibabayad ni Zevero.

“I-I’m accepting your offer. I’ll bear your child for you.” Pilit kong pinatapang ang boses ko.

“Okay, then… Let’s go,” sabi niya saka agad akong nilagpasan papuntang pinto.

Napakurap ako at nagtatakang napatingin sa kaniya. “H-huh?”

He looked at me as if I’m the dumbest person alive. “I will have you tested and examined to know if you’re really eligible to bear my child.”

“I’m still at work.”

He raised his eyebrow. “Does it seem like I give a shit?”

I sighed and bit my lower lip hard… Do I really have to stay with this kind of man for 9 months?!

I had no choice but to follow him. Nagpaalam na muna ako sa amo ko at nagdahilan na masama ang pakiramdam ko. Buti na lang at mabait naman iyon.

Paglabas namin ng clinic, halos masilaw ako sa kulay puting Lamborghini na bumungad sa akin. Zevero just got in the car without saying anything. I just sighed and opened the door for myself. I couldn’t believe this man. Why the hell was he like this?!

Hindi na lang ako nagsalita at pumasok na sa loob. Walang sali-salitang pinaharurot ni Zevero ang sasakyan. Ni hindi ko pa nga naikakabit ang seatbelt ko pero tila wala siyang pakialam!

Napabuga na lang ako ng hangin at pilit na pinakalma ang sarili ko. Kailangan kong magtiis… Kayang baguhin ng lalaking ’to ang buhay namin ni Kobe… Kailangan kong tiisin.

“Why does it have to be done through sex?” hindi ko napigilang itanong.

“I don’t like complicated processes done in hospitals. I would like it if my child would be naturally made… Like I said, if that’s uncomfortable for you, feel free to back out.”

Napakagat ako nang mariin sa ibabang labi ko. “Pera ang importante sa akin,” mahinang sinabi ko na lang.

“Wise choice,” tipid na komento niya.

Ilang saglit pa, nakarating na kami sa ospital. Marami ngang isinagawang tests sa akin. Luckily, mukhang pasado naman ako sa lahat.

“It’s good. It seems like you really took good care of your body,” komento ni Zevero habang tinitingnan ang resulta ng mga isinagawang test sa akin.

Napalunok na lang ako at tumango.

“I will prepare the contract. What I want you to do for now is to resign from all of your jobs… Just text me when you’re done.” He handed me his calling card.

Hindi na niya ako hinintay na makasagot at agad na umalis. Napabuga na lang ako ng hangin habang hinahabol siya ng tingin.

It seemed like he wanted me to focus on bearing his child for nine months.

Sinunod ko na lang ang sinabi niya at agad na nagpunta sa clinic at sa bar para mag-resign.

“Hala ka, beh. Bakit ka nag-resign? ’Di ba kailangang kailangan mo ng pera?” tanong ni Ica habang hinahatid niya ako palabas ng bar.

I just gave her a faint smile. “I found a job that pays a lot…”

“Anong job ’yan, sis?” pag-usisa niya pa.

Natawa na lang ako at napailing. “Sige na, Ica. Kailangan ko nang umalis.”

Dumeretso naman ako sa ospital para bisitahin si Kobe pagkatapos.

“Kobe… Simula ngayon, mapapalipat na kita sa magandang ospital. Magha-hire na rin ako ng private nurse para sa ’yo,” nakangiting sabi ko habang pinupunasan ang kamay niya ng basang bimpo.

“Ate… hindi ba mahal ’yon? Saan naman tayo kukuha ng pera?” tila nag-aalalang tanong niya.

Napakagat ako nang mariin sa ibabang labi ko at pilit na ngumiti. “Hmm… Kasi yung boyfriend ko, tutulungan niya ako.”

His eyes grew wider. “May boyfriend ka, Ate?”

Napalunok ako at tumango. “O-oo…”

Ayoko sanang magsinungaling sa kaniya… pero siguradong magtataka siya kung saan ako kukuha ng pera para ilipat siya sa magandang ospital.

“Mukhang mabait ang boyfriend mo, ah. Ipakilala mo siya sa akin next time,” nakangiting sabi pa niya.

I nodded and smiled at him. “Siyempre naman… pero hindi muna ngayon dahil nasa ibang bansa siya.”

Nakipagkwentuhan na lang muna ako kay Kobe. Tinanong niya lang naman kung kumusta ang naging araw ko. Of course, I only told him about my work at the clinic. Kahit pa gaano ka-random ang kuwento ko, ang iba gawa-gawa ko na lang, nakangiti pa rin siya habang nakikinig.

Hindi ko na gaanong mabibisita si Kobe kapag nagbubuntis na ako… Ayokong malaman niya ang tungkol sa gagawin ko. Kaya talagang kailangan kong mag-hire ng private nurse na magbabantay kay Kobe palagi kapag binabayaran na ako ni Zevero at kapag nagbubuntis na ako.

I just went straight to my apartment after that, then I texted Zevero that I was done with everything. Agad din naman siyang nag-reply.

Zevero: Pack your important things and send me your address. I’ll pick you up.

I just did what he said. Agad akong nag-impake ng mga gamit saka tinext kay Zevero ang address ko.

I sighed and touched my chest. I did my best to calm myself. I’ve finally decided. I had no plans on backing out with this…. Kailangang-kailangan ako ng kapatid ko ngayon.

Ilang saglit lang ang hinintay ko, dumating na si Zevero. As expected, he didn’t help me with my things. Ako pa ang nagpasok ng mga ’yon sa kotse niya habang prente lang siyang nakasandal doon at naghihintay na matapos ako.

“Are you done?” he asked and looked at his watch.

“Oo,” tipid na sagot ko. Pilit kong pinigil na magsungit sa kaniya.

Tahimik lang kaming pareho sa biyahe. Hindi na lang din ako nagsalita dahil hanggang ngayon… hinahanda ko pa rin ang sarili ko.

Ilang saglit pa, nakarating na rin kami sa villa na tinutuluyan ni Zevero. My mouth was hanging open the whole time. All of the houses here were huge and extravagant. Pakiramdam ko malulula ako sa lugar na ’to. Pakiramdam ko nga rin ay hindi ako bagay na umapak dito.

Nang makarating kami sa bahay ni Zevero, mas lalong napaawang ang mga labi ko. It was not that big… but it was really luxurious. It was mostly glass-walled with a huge garden. May fountain pa talaga sa gitna.

Kusang bumukas ang gate. Napalunok na lang ako habang papasok kami sa loob. Ipinarada niya ang kotse niya katabi ng marami pang kotse na nakahilera.

Agad na bumaba si Zevero. I wasn’t expecting him to open the door for me so I already did it for myself. I carried my huge bag and followed Zevero as he walked inside his house. He didn’t even tell me or invite me to come in. The nerve of that guy!

I did my best not to look ignorant the moment I entered his house. There’s a huge chandelier on the ceiling and a billiards table. It seemed like he really liked flashy things… Halos masilaw ako sa makikintab na mamahaling vases, paintings, at mga palamuti sa bahay niya. May mga gamit din sa billiards na naka-display. Marami ring trophies na galing pa yata sa mga tournament niya sa iba’t ibang mga bansa.

“Ms. Endrano…”

Natigil ako sa pagmumuni-muni nang tawagin ako ni Zevero. Napatikhim na lang ako at umupo sa couch nang mapansin na nakaupo na rin siya roon.

“Here’s the contract. Both of us will have a copy of this… Read it carefully and sign right after,” he said and handed me the contract. He rested his back on the backrest and crossed his legs.

I gulped and started reading the contract. Almost all of the things written there worked well for me. He wanted me to stay here for nine whole months though. Siguro iyon lang naman ang nagpangiwi sa akin habang binabasa ko ang contract.

Natigilan ako nang mapatingin sa pinakababa.

Ms. Endrano will leave after giving birth and will have no rights to the child.

Napakagat ako nang mariin sa ibabang labi ko. Ito ang pinakamahirap na parte ng kontrata… wala akong karapatan sa bata kung sakali. Hindi ako kikilalaning ina…. At kinakailangan ko rin umalis agad pagkatapos.

Napabuga ako ng hangin at ibinalik na lang ang tingin ko sa malaking halaga na makukuha ko… Tama. Nangako na ako na gagawin ko ang lahat. Ito na ang chance. Wala na ulit ganitong pagkakataon sa susunod. Kailangan ko nang lunukin ’to.

Napatingin ako sa pangalan ni Zevero, may pirma na niya roon. Napakagat ako sa loob ng pisngi ko at kinuha ang ballpen saka agad na pumirma… Ayoko nang magkaroon ng pagdadalawang isip.

“Okay, that’s good…” sabi ni Zevero.

Napatingin ako sa kaniya. Ngumisi siya sa akin saka inilahad ang kamay niya.

“I hope we get along, Ms. Endrano… No, I’ll drop the formalities now… Am I allowed to do that, Kyla?” tanong niya.

Napalunok ako saka tumango. Tinanggap ko ang kamay niya. “Yes… Zevero.”

Mas lalo siyang napangisi. Natigilan ako nang bigla niya akong hilahin palapit sa kaniya. Humawak siya sa baywang ko saka marahang pinisil iyon.

Napalunok ako habang nakatitig sa mga mata niya. Titig na titig siya sa akin… sa buong mukha ko. Pakiramdam ko mapapaso ako sa paraan ng pagtitig niya sa ’kin.

“We must not waste time… Let’s start making one now…” anas niya na nagpagulat sa akin.

Chapter 3

“W-wait…” I gulped and touched his chest when he was about to kiss me. “T-that’s too sudden.”

Zevero chuckled and finally distanced himself. Pakiramdam ko ay doon lang ako nakahinga nang maluwag. Parang sasabog ang puso ko sa kaba kanina.

Tumayo na siya saka tumingin sa akin. “Let’s go. I’ll show you your room.”

Tumayo ako at sumunod sa kaniya nang maglakad na siya. Agad ko namang binitbit ang bag ko saka muling sumunod sa kaniya.

We went to a huge room. The style of the floor was like a chess board. There’s a lot of sports equipment displayed such as tennis and badminton rackets, surfboard, golf club, and many more. Akala ko billiards lang ang nilalaro niya.

“This will be your room,” he said and put his hand inside his pocket.

“Saan ang room mo?” tanong ko naman.

He chuckled as if he found my question funny. “This is my room, Kyla… You will sleep here in my room from now on.”

My eyes widened. “T-this is your room? But why do I have to sleep here? Hindi ba pwede sa guest room or sa living room?”

“Why the hell would I let you sleep there? And besides, we will have lots of sex for you to get pregnant. Once you’re pregnant, I have to take care of you too. Sleeping here will be convenient for the both of us,” he explained.

I bit my lower lip and sighed. I guess he does have a point. I was just worried… since I knew staying with a man like this for nine whole months might be dangerous for me. I was not confident that I wouldn’t feel unnecessary feelings for him… Siguro itatatak ko na lang sa isip ko ang dahilan kung bakit ako nandito. Nandito lang ako para sa pera… para maipagamot si Kobe.

I just shook my head and started fixing my things. Zevero told me to put my clothes in his wardrobe. Sinunod ko naman ang sinabi niya at nilagay roon ang mga damit ko. Our clothes were in contrast. Most of my clothes were white, while Zevero’s clothes were mostly black. I just shook my head and closed the wardrobe.

I looked at the bed. I gulped when I saw Zevero sitting there while staring at me. I bit my lower lip and tried to calm myself.

“I-I’m done,” I muttered.

“Yeah, I know…” He stood up. “Do you want to eat? I will only cook food that is good for your body.”

I nodded. “Yeah, sure.” Gutom na rin naman ako, e.

Lumabas na kami ng silid at dumeretso sa kusina. Umupo na lang ako at pinanood siya sa ginagawa. It seemed like he was really meticulous with his food and only ate healthy ones. Ang daming gulay at prutas sa fridge niya.

He cooked grilled salmon for me. I bit the insides of my cheeks because it looked and smelled good. Napalunok pa ako nang ihain niya ’yon sa harapan ko.

“Fish like salmon are good for fertility,” he said and sat on the chair across mine.

Why does he have to say something awkward like that?

I just shook my head and started eating. Tumingin na lang ako kay Zevero nang mapansin na nakatitig lang siya sa akin. Na-conscious naman ako at pasimpleng pinahid ang gilid ng labi ko.

“Why aren’t you eating?” I asked and cleared my throat.

“I’m full. Just enjoy your food.”

“How will I do that? Titig ka nang titig sa akin,” bulong ko saka pasimpleng umismid.

“Why? Are you intimidated?” he asked and raised his eyebrow.

“Hindi. Ayoko lang na may nakatitig sa akin habang kumakain ako.”

Sa totoo lang, tama naman siya. Masyado lang akong intimidated sa kaniya. Hindi naman ako nai-intimidate ng ganito sa tuwing may ibang tumititig sa akin. Pero hindi ko alam kung bakit para akong maiihi rito sa presensya ni Zevero.

Pilit ko na lang siyang hindi pinansin at muling tumuloy sa pagkain. Mukhang naawa na si Zevero dahil masyado akong naiilang kaya tumayo na siya at umalis.

Pagkatapos kong kumain, hinugasan ko rin agad ang platong ginamit ko. Dumeretso ako sa living room para hanapin si Zevero. Naabutan ko naman siya na naglalaro ng billiards doon.

Hindi na lang muna ako nagsalita at pinanood siya. I didn’t know much about sports, especially billiards, but it seemed like he’s really good at it. Halos lahat ng tira niya ay may bolang pumapasok sa mga butas. The way he swiftly moved looked like he’s a man who’s born to be a great billiards player.

He looked at me after he was done playing. I just smiled awkwardly at him and bit my lower lip.

“Uhm… you’re good,” I said and gave a thumbs up.

Inilapag niya ang mahabang stick na hawak niya sa billiards table saka lumapit sa akin.

“You can take a rest now if you want to. Everything you’ll need is in our room.”

Tumango ako at nagpaalam na sa kaniya saka dumeretso sa kwarto. Hindi na ako nag-aksaya ng oras at nagtungo sa bathroom para mag-shower. Gusto ko na rin makapagpahinga. Pakiramdam ko pagod na pagod ako ngayong araw.

Ang laki ng bathroom niya. Kasinlaki na yata ito ng tinitirhan kong apartment, o baka mas malaki pa. I just shook my head and started to take a shower. I took my precious time in the shower. Pinilit kong ’wag na munang mag-isip ng kung ano-ano.

I stared at myself in the mirror. I didn’t know what Zevero had seen in me. If we’re going to talk about the looks… yes, I was confident that I did look beautiful with my straight black hair, small heart-shaped face, almond-shaped hazel eyes, long eyelashes, small but pointed nose, thin and pinkish lips, and slightly chubby cheeks… but I was sure he met a lot of women who looked more beautiful than me.

I just shook my head. Well, whatever reason he may have for choosing me… it was beneficial for me. Hindi biro ang perang ibabayad niya sa akin para dito.

After I took a shower and brushed my teeth, I took a robe and wore it. Dalawa ang robe doon. Isang black at isang white. I wore the white one of course.

Paglabas ko ng bathroom, halos mapaatras ako nang makitang nandoon na si Zevero sa kama at prenteng nakahiga habang nanonood ng TV. Napalunok ako at napahawak nang mahigpit sa pagkakabuhol ng robe sa bandang tiyan ko.

Did we really have to sleep together… in one bed?

I sighed and took my sleepwear from the wardrobe. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako magbibihis. Kapag pumunta ako ng bathroom, baka isipin niya na ang arte ko… Makikita rin naman niya ang lahat ng itinatago ko kapag nagtalik na kami.

I bit my lower lip and glanced at him. Zevero looked at me and raised his eyebrow. “Why the hell are you still standing there? Gusto mo bang ako pa ang magbihis sa ’yo?”

Umiling ako at napalunok. Tumalikod na lang ako sa kaniya at marahang hinubad ang robe ko. I didn’t know if he’s looking right now, but if he was… I was sure he could see my ass right now. I just gulped and quickly wore my nightwear.

This wasn’t entirely the first time that someone has seen me naked. Of course, I had past boyfriends. I was still a virgin, yes, but I was not that innocent and I did sexual things with my past lovers. But the thing is, Zevero is not my boyfriend. And most importantly, he’s the most intimidating man I have ever met. His stares alone make me want to run away from him, shivering.

I gulped and faced him after I was done. Parang magwawala ang puso ko nang mapansin na hindi niya inalis ang tingin sa akin. Napahawak na lang ako sa braso ko at nagtungo sa kama saka humiga sa tabi niya.

Walang salitang tumayo si Zevero at nagtungo sa bathroom. Tila nakahinga lang ako nang maluwag nang wala na siya sa kama. Napalunok ako at napakapit nang mahigpit sa comforter.

Makakaya ko ba ’to? Kailangan ko ba talagang tiisin palagi ang ganitong tagpo sa loob ng siyam na buwan?

I just shook my head and closed my eyes. I tried my best to sleep, but I just couldn’t. Makalipas ang ilan pang minuto, lumabas na ng bathroom si Zevero. He was just wearing a towel covering his lower part.

I gulped as I looked at his perfectly well-toned body. He really has the body of an athlete. He has a tattoo of a compass and a skull on his muscled arm. Napansin ko naman iyon kanina pero ngayon ko lang nakita nang buo. He also has a huge dragon tattoo on his back. Halos masakop n’on ang buong likod niya.

Napalunok ako at agad na napaiwas ng tingin nang basta na lang niya hinubad ang towel. Tumagilid ako at tumitig na lang sa pader habang nagbibihis siya.

Naramdaman ko na lang na humiga na siya sa tabi ko. I closed my eyes and tried to sleep.

“I will send the first payment for this week to your bank account tomorrow.”

Tumango ako sa sinabi niya. “S-salamat…”

“You don’t have to thank me. I’m not giving it to you for free.”

Hindi na ako nagsalita at pinilit na lang na pumikit. Bukas na bukas din, ipapalipat ko sa magandang ospital si Kobe at magha-hire ng private nurse para sa kaniya.

Ginagawa ko ’to para kay Kobe… Iyon na lang ang dapat kong isipin.

KINABUKASAN, INASIKASO ko kaagad ang paglipat ni Kobe nang maibayad na sa akin ni Zevero ang una niyang bayad.

“Ate, ang laki masyado ng ospital na ’to. May sarili pa talaga akong nurse. Nakakahiya naman sa boyfriend mo,” tila nahihiyang sabi ni Kobe.

I smiled at him and kissed his forehead. “It’s fine. Mag-focus ka na lang sa pagpapagaling. Hmm? Si Ate na ang bahala sa lahat.”

Kobe sighed and nodded. “Okay, Ate. I trust you and your decisions.”

Nakaramdam ako ng konsensya sa sinabi niya… pero pilit kong inalis ’yon sa sistema ko. Hindi ko muna dapat isipin ’yon. Si Kobe lang dapat at ang pagpapagaling niya.

Nag-stay ako kasama si Kobe buong araw. Sinasamantala ko ngayon dahil hindi ako makakabisita kapag malaki na ang tiyan ko.

Bago dumilim, umuwi na rin ako sa bahay ni Zevero. Naabutan ko siya na nagluluto ng pagkain. Napalunok na lang ako nang maamoy ’yon. Ngayon ko lang na-realize na hindi pa ako kumakain.

Tumingin siya sa akin nang maramdaman ang presensya ko.

“Come here… Eat.”

Sinunod ko ang sinabi niya at umupo roon. Halos maglaway ako nang ihain niya na sa akin ang pagkain. As usual, awkward na kumain na naman ako habang nasa tapat ko siya at nakatitig sa akin.

Pagkatapos kumain, dumeretso na ako sa kwarto para mag-shower at magpalit ng damit. Paglabas ko ng bathroom, nandoon na si Zevero sa kama at prenteng nakaupo.

He didn’t say anything and just stood up and went to the bathroom. I just sighed and wore my sleepwear then sat on the bed and brushed my hair.

Lumabas na rin si Zevero pagkatapos niyang mag-shower. Nakahinga lang ako nang maluwag nang makitang nakasuot na siya ng t-shirt at sweatpants.

Inilapag ko na ang suklay ko sa bedside table. Natigilan lang ako nang bigla siyang lumapit sa akin saka humawak sa braso ko. I let out a loud gasp when he suddenly pulled me up, closer to him. My eyes widened. I looked at him with shock. Hindi sinasadyang napahawak ako sa dibdib niya dahil sa gulat.

“Z-Zevero?” I asked.

He slightly tilted his head while staring at my face. “Are you fertile right now?” he bluntly asked.

I gulped hard and nodded. “Y-yeah…”

He nodded and looked at my lips. “That’s good.”

I gasped when he suddenly grabbed my nape and crushed his lips on mine. I let out a soft moan and gripped his arm as he kissed me hard. My knees weakened as he dominated my lips as if it was his.

“Z-Zevero…” I moaned when he hardly bit my lower lip then sucked it.

I gripped his hard and muscled arms harder when I felt his tongue invading my mouth. I have never been kissed like this before… I have never been kissed by a man as if his life depended on it… like it was his only source of life and energy.

I moaned as he explored my mouth. I could taste mint from his mouth and it tasted good. It felt like I was about to lose my composure and just collapse here.

His hungry kiss went down to my jaw, down to my neck. I let out a soft moan when he sucked my skin, leaving a mark, then he licked it as if he’s dying to have a taste.

He bit my skin hard that caused me to flinch. I held his shoulders and bit my lower lip. His kisses went down to my chest. His hand aggressively fondled my boob against my nightwear. I let out a soft cry as he played with my nipple against the fabric.

“Z-Zevero… Please, oh…” I closed my eyes tightly when I felt his tongue on my hard nipple against my sleepwear.

“Where’s the feisty woman I knew, hmm?” he asked in a deep voice. “Now you look like a desperate woman who wants to be fucked hard.”

It seemed like he became impatient. He suddenly ripped my sleepwear as if it was just a piece of paper to him. I gulped when he suddenly pushed me to the bed. Tanging underwear na lang ang natitirang suot ko.

He removed his shirt and threw it on the floor. My throat went dry as he stared at me… as if he was so hungry for something.

“Remove that remaining piece of garment and spread your legs for me,” he said in a rugged voice while staring at me.

I bit my lower lip hard. “H-huh?”

I gulped when he suddenly gripped my knee. His hands were huge. Pakiramdam ko sakop na sakop ng kamay niya ang tuhod ko.

“I said… spread those fucking legs for me.”

Chapter 4

“U-uhm…” I gulped hard.

I held the garter of my underwear with my shaking hands. I bit my lower lip and stared at him. His muscles clenched when he pinned his hands on the bed. He slightly tilted his head and stared intently at me.

“Don’t wait for me to remove that… I’ll fucking rip that to shreds,” he muttered in a low tone.

I immediately pulled my underwear down. I didn’t wait for him to do that. Kinabahan ako na baka totohanin niya ang sinabi niyang sisirain niya iyon. I just gulped hard and closed my eyes tightly. I was nervous as hell… I could feel my hands shaking.

“Hey…”

I gasped when he suddenly held my hand. I opened my eyes and looked at him. He was staring at me with a bored expression. Inilapit niya ang mukha sa akin saka marahang humawak sa panga ko.

“Calm down. I won’t eat you…” Inilapit niya ang labi sa tainga ko para bumulong. “I’ll eat your pussy though.”

I gulped hard. I felt my knees quiver… I felt the nervousness in my system… but I also felt a weird tingling sensation down my core.

“Open your legs for me…” anas niya saka tumitig sa mukha ko. He slightly distanced himself to stare at my whole body.

Umiwas ako ng tingin sa kaniya at sinunod ang sinabi niya. I spread my legs for him… I could feel his heavy breath. I couldn’t look at him… I remained looking at my left side.

I let out a loud gasp when I felt his hands behind my knees, then he pulled me closer to him. Napahiga ako nang tuluyan sa kama dahil sa ginawa niya. Tumingin ako sa mukha niya na ngayon ay nakangisi sa akin.

My knees wobbled when he started raining soft kisses on my knee. He was staring at me as if I was a food served on his table. I bit my lower lip when I felt his warm tongue running on my skin.

He spread my legs wider, then his eyes went down to my core. My heart was beating so loud… I was nervous… My whole body was shaking. I tried so hard to calm myself because I didn’t want to look like a scaredy cat in front of him… but I just couldn’t calm myself down.

I nervously looked at him to see his reaction. He grinned as his eyes narrowed… as if he was drunk. I saw him lick his lower lip… as if he was hungry for something.

I gasped loudly when he suddenly buried his head in between my legs. I gripped his hair when I felt him inhaling my scent there… Mas lalong nanginig ang mga kamay ko.

“Z-Zevero… W-why are you… doing that?” I asked. “I-it’s embarrassing and—aahhh…” I gripped his hair hard when I felt his tongue run on my labia.

“I knew it would taste this good…” He gripped my thighs and spread them wider.

“Aahh!” My knees quivered when his thumb started rubbing my clit as he kept on licking my labia.

I no longer knew what to do. I was pushing his head away from my core, but I was also pulling him closer. My back arched and my eyes dilated when he rubbed my clit harder.

“Z-Zevero… J-just put it in already and get this over with. Let’s skip all these foreplay and just…” I muttered. I couldn’t even finish what I was saying.

His tongue went to my clitoris. My mind almost went blank as he licked it, as if he was so hungry for it… as if it was the only thing that could satisfy his cravings.

“Aahh! Z-Zevero!” I gripped his hair too hard, but he didn’t seem to mind. It even seemed like he was enjoying the way I twitched with pleasure.

His fingers slipped on the lips of my core. He slowly teased it with the tip of his finger before he put it inside. I gasped hard and bit my lower lip. He licked me faster, then buried his finger deeper. My knees were shaking hard. I couldn’t even think properly.

“Z-Zevero… Aahhh…” My eyes dilated when suddenly thrust his finger faster, then added another.

He started thrusting his fingers faster… and rougher. I was gasping for air. I didn’t know where to focus anymore… He was finger-fucking and eating me out at the same time. I was about to lose my mind.

“Ahh! Oohhh…” I gripped the sheets and arched my back. I wanted to push him. My mind was telling me to stop him… but my body was telling me otherwise. I spread my legs wider for him… as if I was telling him to continue… and he gladly obliged.

I gasped for air as he rammed his fingers faster, then licked my clit harder. I gulped and looked at him when he suddenly pulled his fingers out when I was about to come. He grinned at me before he licked the opening of my core. I bit my lower lip hard. My eyelids were heavy because of the unbearable pleasure.

“You want more, Kyla?” he asked in a husky voice.

“Z-Zevero…”

He stopped licking my core. His lips went up to my inner thigh. He just stared at me as if he was waiting for my answer. I gasped when he suddenly ran his warm tongue on my inner thigh.

“Tell me you want more… or else I’ll stop,” he muttered.

My pride couldn’t take what he wanted me to say… and that fact seemed to be amusing him. He was staring at me as if he knew what was running in my mind. He gently bit my skin. He went down and down, but his lips didn’t reach my womanhood… which was really frustrating. He’s doing this on purpose.

“Madali naman akong kausap… All you have to do is to say that you want more… you want more of me, you want me to take you… hard.” He gripped my thigh. “Come on. Fucking say it…”

I looked at him and held his muscled arm encircling on my thigh. “P-please… I want more… P-please take me… Z-Zevero…”

He bit his lower lip while staring at me… He let out a sexy chuckle before he buried his head in between my legs. My toes curled as my insides churned with sensation the moment I felt his wet lips on my labia. He licked my slit… up to my clit, then down again… repeatedly. Then his tongue found my hole. I gasped hard and cried in pleasure as he started thrusting the tip of his tongue in and out of my hole.

“Aahhh! Ahh! Z-Zevero! Aahhh…” I couldn’t think straight anymore. I couldn’t even recognize my voice… and myself. I was just moaning like my life depended on the pleasure he was giving me.

He hardened his tongue and went deeper. His thumb rubbed my clit in a slow and circular motion. My knees quivered even more as I felt an unfamiliar sensation building up in my stomach down my core.

“Z-Zevero… Aahhh… I-I’m about to…” My back arched. I gripped his hair and cried in pleasure.

My whole body quivered as I had my orgasm. Waves of pleasure invaded my system. Zevero didn’t waste time and licked my juices as if it was his source of strength and life. My body collapsed on the bed as I tried to catch my breath. He licked my womanhood for the last time before he stood up. He held the garter of his sweatpants. He smirked before he pulled it down.

I gulped and avoided his gaze. Pinilit kong iwasan na mapatingin sa kaniya habang hinuhubad niya ang pang-ibaba.

I flinched when I felt him touch my knee. He spread them open again and positioned himself in between. I gasped when I felt something hard on my pussy lips. I bit my lower lip and looked at him.

To be honest, as much as I hated his attitude… I have to admit that he was the hottest man I’ve seen and been with… His masculine scent and aura were overwhelming. It felt like I was just a fly compared to him. My gaze went to his firm abs, hard chest, broad shoulders, and muscled arms… then down to his huge manhood. I gasped and bit the insides of my cheeks… There’s no way it would fit inside me…

“Z-Zevero… T-that’s too—aahh!” I gripped the sheets hard when he slowly put the tip of his length inside me.

Zevero bit his lower lip, then licked it while staring at me. “Fucking virgin…” he muttered and gripped my thigh harder. The tip of his fingers were almost buried in my skin.

I expected him to stop after knowing that this was my first time… but he didn’t bother as if it was no big deal.

He grinned at me… “Virgin or not, I will fucking wreck your pussy and fill it up with my cum.”

His vulgar words should turn me off, but I didn’t know why I found it hot instead. There must be something wrong with me.

I gasped as he went deeper. “Z-Zevero!” I clung on his nape.

He bit his lower lip harder and spread my legs wider. “That’s it, Kyla…”

I let out a soft cry as he started thrusting, slowly at first. I admit, it was a little painful. He was so huge… He just crushed his lips on mine and started fondling my boob. He bit my lower lip hard before he sucked it. He played with my aching nipple using his fingers. I just let out a soft gasp when he ran his tongue on my lips, then he put his tongue inside my mouth. I gripped his hard shoulder when his tongue met mine… He was so good at this. Mas lalo akong nanliliit.

He started thrusting faster. He finally stopped kissing me because it was becoming hard for me to breathe through my nose. I could feel that my lips were already swollen when he stopped French kissing me.

“Aahhh… Z-Zevero…” I gripped his ripped arms.

“Fuck… You feel so good.”

Zevero stared at me with heavy-lidded eyes. He grinned and rammed his length deeper inside me. I flinched and let out a soft cry. It was starting to be a little painful for me as he went deeper.

“Inhale,” he whispered.

I did what he told me. I inhaled. He bit my earlobe before he whispered again.

“Exhale…” he muttered, then he slowly pulled out, but not entirely.

“Ahh!” I gasped when he suddenly buried his shaft deeply inside me. My knees quivered tremendously. “Z-Zevero… Y-you’re too–ahh! Ahh!” My back arched and my toes curled, it was almost painful. Pain and pleasure were mixing well together in my system.

“Fuck… Yes.” He bit his lower lip and stared at me. His eyes were heavy as if he was so drunk with pleasure.

He rammed me rough and faster to the point that I almost saw stars on top of my head. He gripped the headboard and thrusted deeper and rougher. It felt like he was literally ripping my core with his manhood.

“Ahh! Oohhh…” My hands went to his hard chest, down to his abs. I tried to push him a little, but I was too weak. “S-slow down… P-please… I-I’m almost–ahh! Ahh! Ahh!” My eyes dilated as he kept hitting something inside me. It felt so good that I almost forgot everything.

“You want it so bad, huh…” he muttered. “Fucking beg… Beg like a whore,” he mumbled.

“P-please… Zevero. Oohh… P-please, more…” I begged like he wanted me to… like a slut… for him. I could no longer think straight. I was out of my mind.

I let out a loud cry as I felt the sensation building up in my stomach. My legs wobbled. I did my best to suppress my orgasm, but I failed. My back arched and my whole body writhed. My mouth agape as I gripped his hard arms… I felt a mindblowing orgasm that I never felt before. I was tearing up as I came hard, but he didn’t stop thrusting roughly. My juices were already milking his hard shaft.

“You’re a squirter… I fucking like it,” he whispered as he went deeper. “I want you to come for me again…”

“I-I can’t… a-anymore,” I whispered. I couldn’t even speak properly anymore.

I cried as he started ramming faster. The huge and sturdy bed was already creaking loudly because of his rough thrusts… but he didn’t seem to care.

“Ahh! Ahh! Z-Zevero… oohhh!” I could feel the orgasm building up in my system… again.

“Fuck. So damn tight…” He licked his lower lip and closed his eyes. “Damn… Ah…” he moaned huskily and gripped the sheets.

“Aahhh…” I moaned weakly as I reached my orgasm… again. I was writhing underneath him as I came. It was electrifying and mind blowing.

He buried his manhood deeper… then he came too. I let out a soft cry as he filled my insides with his cum. He moaned and gave shallow thrusts as he buried his seeds deep inside me.

“Fuck… Yes,.” he moaned, then he pulled his manhood out of my core. I could feel his cum dripping down from my womanhood.

I gulped and looked at him as I caught my breath. He looked at me too… He gripped my jaw and started kissing me roughly. I noticed that he wasn’t really the gentle type. He was rough and rugged… totally far from my type.

He bit my lower lip hard. He kissed me roughly like he was hungry for something. His lips went down to my neck. He sucked it hard and left a mark… then he went down again and started sucking my swollen nipple.

“Z-Zevero… W-wait…” I bit the insides of my cheeks.

Napasinghap na lang ako nang humawak siya sa braso ko saka pinadapa ako sa kama. He gripped my hips and lifted it up. I gulped hard and gripped the pillow.

“I-isa pa ulit?” nauutal na tanong ko.

I gasped when he suddenly spanked my ass… hard. I moaned and bit my lower lip to suppress it. Then he filled my insides with his thick manhood without any warning… from behind.

“Who told you we’re only doing this once?” he whispered. “I’m gonna fuck you every night… a lot of times… until you’re pregnant with my child.”

“W-what? B-but once is—aahhh…” My toes curled when he started ramming faster.

My mind was protesting, but my body no longer listened to my mind. I was just moaning and writhing as he fucked me hard, rough, and fast… I was almost crying because of the unbearable pleasure. It was so good… Good was actually an understatement…

“Aahhh…” I buried my face on the pillow as I didn’t want my moans to be heard by him.

But Zevero gripped my hair and pulled it up. He bit the side of my neck then sucked it, leaving another mark on my skin… I hated the fact that I was starting to like what he was doing… even his roughness.

I collapsed on the bed as I came. My whole body was shaking with pleasure as he filled me with his cum again. I could feel his thick cum dripping down on my inner thighs.

I thought that it was finally over… but it seemed like he was far from done. I could no longer remember how many times I came… or how many times he filled my womb with his cum.

“Z-Zevero… I-I can’t… I can’t come… anymore. Aahhh…” I moaned when he suddenly buried his shaft so deep inside me.

Earlier, even though it was difficult for me… I tried to stand up and went to the bathroom door… but he immediately followed me, carried me, and pinned me on the door and fucked me that way. He was so insatiable. Where did he even get all that energy and stamina? I could no longer keep up with him.

“Aahhh…” I let out a weak moan as I came… He also came inside me right after.

Akala ko matutumba na ako nang tuluyan pero agad niya naman akong binuhat at dinala sa kama. He just took a minute of rest before he started ramming his shaft inside me again.

“Z-Zevero… t-too much—oohhh…” Halos hindi na ako makapagsalita nang maayos dahil sa pagod at panunuyo ng lalamunan.

He stopped for a moment and drank the water on the bedside table. He gripped my jaw and crushed his lips on mine. My lips parted as he passed the water he drank to my mouth. Then he pinned my wrists on the bed and fucked me harder.

“Ahh… Fuck,” he moaned as he filled me with his cum again.

Even though my whole body was shaking, I immediately closed my legs. I looked at him and bit my lower lip. “H-hindi ka ba napapagod?” I asked while trying to catch my breath.

Napangisi siya saka pinatunog ang buto sa leeg. “Okay… I’ll let you rest for an hour.”

My lips parted in shock… What?

Chapter 5

The aftermath of having sex with Zevero the whole night was torturous. It felt like I could no longer feel my legs. I couldn’t even lift them up without wincing in pain.

I lost count of how many times we had sex… and how many times he came inside me. Mukhang sinisiguro niya talaga na mabubuntis ako para matapos na agad ito. Hindi ko naman siya masisi. Ganoon din naman ang gusto ko.

Nang magising ako, wala na si Zevero sa tabi ko. I didn’t mind though. I wasn’t expecting something from him anyway.

I did my best to stand up, but my knees were too weak. I inhaled deeply and massaged my legs for a minute before I tried to stand up again. Kahit medyo masakit pa ang mga hita ko, pinilit ko na makalapit sa pinto ng bathroom saka pumasok sa loob.

Napatingin ako sa salamin. I was wearing Zevero’s shirt. Surprisingly, he took care of me after our countless sex last night. Nakatulog na ako na pinupunasan niya ako. Hindi ko inasahan na gagawin niya iyon… pero kahit na ganoon, gago pa rin ang tingin ko sa kaniya.

Kumuha ako ng damit ko saka nag-shower. Muntik pa akong nadulas dahil nanghihina pa rin ang mga tuhod ko.

Lumabas na rin ako agad pagkatapos kong magbihis. Natigilan ako nang magtungo sa kusina dahil nandoon si Zevero at nagluluto. Napahawak na lang ako sa batok ko saka naglakad palapit sa kaniya. Mukhang naramdaman niya kaagad ang presensya ko at napalingon sa ’kin.

He looked at me from head to toe and raised his eyebrow. “You should have just waited for me in the bedroom… For sure, you can’t walk properly right now,” sabi niya saka inilagay sa plato ang omelette na niluto niya.

I just massaged my nape and cleared my throat. “I can cook my own food.”

Zevero chuckled. “Yeah, you’re a strong independent woman who can cook her own food,” he said in a sarcastic manner.

I rolled my eyes. “My goodness.”

Napangisi na lang siya at kinuha ang plato saka inilapag sa mesa. Umupo na rin siya agad. I just shook my head and sat across from him. Hindi na ako nagsalita at hinayaan siya na maghain.

Tahimik lang kami pareho habang kumakain. Napadami naman ang kain ko dahil siguro pagod na pagod ang katawan ko at kailangang bumawi. Hindi ko alam kung anong lakas at stamina meron si Zevero… My body was literally shaking all over last night. He just stopped when I really couldn’t handle the pleasure anymore.

I looked at him. I caught him looking at me too… but he just grinned at me and took a bite on his apple. His jaw was sexily moving as he chewed… and his Adam’s apple as he gulped.

I just cleared my throat and avoided his gaze. Ininom ko na lang ang gatas na tinimpla niya para sa akin… We just had sex last night… iyon siguro ang dahilan kaya kung ano-anong naiisip ko ngayon.

I admit, he’s really hot and attractive. Naiinis lang ako sa kaniya, oo, pero hindi naman ako bulag.

“You’re looking at me as if you want another round.”

Halos masamid ako sa sinabing ’yon ni Zevero. Ginawaran ko siya ng masamang tingin.

“I’m not looking at you like that. You’re just too conceited.”

“I’m reasonably and justifiably conceited though… I’m handsome enough to be conceited,” pagyayabang niya pa.

Hindi na lang ako nagsalita at baka kung ano pa ang masabi ko. Ayoko na ring humaba pa ang usapan namin.

Bumalik na lang ako bedroom pagkatapos kumain. Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at nag-text sa private nurse ni Kobe para kumustahin ang kapatid ko. Kakatapos lang daw nitong kumain at natulog na ulit.

Napabuga ako ng hangin at napatitig sa kisame. Wala na akong trabaho kaya pakiramdam ko sobrang boring ng araw na ’to. Nasanay na yata ang katawan ko na palaging may ginagawa.

I roamed my eyes around. There’s nothing I can do here either. Okay sana kung makakapaglinis man lang ako, pero masyado nang malinis ang bahay niya.

I flinched when the door suddenly opened. Zevero came in without saying anything. I just shrugged and played with my fingers while awkwardly looking around.

I just took my phone and looked for what I could do there. Wala naman akong games dahil hindi ako gaanong mahilig doon. May mga social media account ako, pero hindi ako mahilig mag-ubos ng oras sa ganoon.

Napatingin ako kay Zevero na abala sa paghahanap ng damit na susuotin. Mukhang may pupuntahan yata siya.

Tumayo ako saka lumapit sa kaniya. Napatingin naman siya sa ’kin nang kulbitin ko siya sa braso.

“Pwedeng pa-connect sa wifi?” tila nahihiya pang tanong ko.

“I will fuck you hard,” biglang sinabi niya.

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko. “H-huh?”

He took a shirt from his wardrobe before he spoke again. “Small letters, no space.”

I gasped when I realized he was telling me the password to his wifi.

“What kind of password is that?” I muttered.

Napangisi na lang siya saka dumeretso na sa bathroom. Umiling ako at umupo na lang sa kama.

I opened my Facebook. There’s a lot of friend requests there. Hindi ko alam kung sino-sino ba ang mga ’to… Karamihan sa kanila nagiging pasyente ko sa clinic.

Out of curiosity, I searched Zevero’s name on Facebook. I gasped when I saw that he has a page there with 1.2 million followers. I didn’t know that he was this popular. I knew that he plays billiards… pero sa pagkakaalam ko, madalas basketball players ang sumisikat ng ganito.

Mukhang admin lang ang nagha-handle ng account niya na ’to. Meron kasing isang post na bumabati para sa women’s month. There’s no way Zevero would post something like this. His misogynistic mind wouldn’t be able to handle it.

I just shook my head and continued stalking his account. Madalas stolen pictures niya na naglalaro ng billiards ang nandoon. Meron ding mga post sa mga pagkapanalo niya sa mga tournament… Palagi siyang champion. Kaya rin siguro sikat siya dahil pride na siya ng bansa pagdating sa billiards.

Maraming lang comments sa mga post na may picture niya. Napakagat na lang ako sa ibabang labi ko nang mabasa ko ang ilan doon.

Grabe, ang gwapo!

Sana ako naman next na tirahin!

I’m always rooting for you even though I’m from Canada lol.

Minamahal lang ng mga babae pag ganyan kapogi. Pano na lng kaming mga panget? Hahahaha

Hindi na ko nagkaboyfriend dahil sayo. Panagutan mo ko hahaha XD

Napailing ako at tumuloy na lang sa pag-stalk sa kaniya. Natigilan ako nang mapansin na may picture siya kasama ni Mr. Efren “Bata” Reyes. Nakaakbay si Zevero sa kanya at pareho silang may hawak ng stick na ginagamit sa billiards.

Wala akong alam sa billiards, pero kilala ko si Mr. Efren Reyes. Kilalang-kilala ito pagdating sa billiards. Naging hilig din kasi namin noon ni Kobe na panoorin ang mga naging competition niya.

Napatingin ako kay Zevero na kalalabas lang ng bathroom. He was just wearing a robe. He was wiping his hair like some kind of a shampoo model.

“Fan ka ni Mr. Efren Bata Reyes?” I asked even though I knew he wouldn’t admit it even if he does. Masyadong ma-pride ang lalaking ’to para aminin ’yon. Baka nga isipin niya pa na mas magaling siya kaysa kay Mr. Efren Reyes.

Natigilan ako dahil nagbago ang reaksyon niya. It almost seemed like his eyes shined. Ngumiti siya saka napaupo sa kama.

“Yes, I’m a fan. I’ve been idolizing him almost my whole life… Are you his fan too? Fuck, he’s fucking great. No one can beat him in billiards for me. For me, he’s the greatest player. I’m just a mere fledgling and I don’t even deserve to be compared to him. I was inspired to play billiards because of him… Damn.”

Napakurap na lang ako sa dami niyang sinabi. Mukhang natigilan din naman si Zevero nang ma-realize niya iyon.

“Sorry, it was my inner child,” agad na sinabi niya. Tila nainis pa siya sa ginawa niya.

“I’m his fan too…” sabi ko na totoo naman. “I want to meet him too.”

Mukhang nasiyahan naman siya sa sinabi ko. Panay pa ang naging daldal niya, halos ’yung iba hindi ko na ma-gets dahil tungkol sa billiards. Ni hindi na siya nakapagbihis. May lakad pa nga yata siya pero parang wala na siyang pakialam doon.

“I never won against him. Trust me, he’s that great. He even taught me some of his techniques when I met him. He was so humble and kind… And when we played together, he never missed with his shots. He’s a real veteran. His past videos didn’t do him justice because he’s way cooler when he plays in person…”

Napahawak ako sa batok ko habang nakikinig sa kaniya. I didn’t find it irritating or what. I was just a little awkward because I was starting to think that he has a cute side which was very odd.

I flinched when he suddenly held my hand and pulled me closer to him. I blinked and looked at him with confusion.

“Look… this is the video of our game last year,” he said and took his phone.

Pinanood namin ang video nila na naglalaro ng billiards. I could see that he was smiling from ear to ear while they were playing. Kahit pa natatalo siya, tila natutuwa pa rin. Hindi ko alam kung sadyang professional lang talaga siya o baka naman dahil idol na idol niya si Mr. Efren Reyes.

Ginugol namin ang oras namin sa panonood ng mga video nila. Nag-e-enjoy rin naman ako dahil natatawa ako sa hitsura ni Zevero. Fan na fan talaga ito. I never expected him to be like this.

“Oh fuck… I’m still on my robe,” he muttered when he finally realized.

Kanina ko pa gustong sabihin ’yon sa kaniya pero masyado siyang nag-e-enjoy kaya hindi ko na binanggit.

Tumayo siya at akmang dederetso sa wardrobe niya, pero natigilan siya at tumingin sa ’kin. Tinaasan ko naman siya ng kilay.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” I asked and crossed my arms.

“Are you really a fan? Or did you just say that for the sake of… something?”

Imbis na mainis, natawa na lang ako sa tanong niya. “Oo nga. My brother and I used to watch videos of his competitions as our bonding together,” sabi ko na lang. Bahala na siya kung hindi siya maniniwala.

Napangisi siya saka naglakad palapit sa akin. “Are you sure you’re not saying that to impress me?”

Napairap naman ako at pinigilan ang sarili ko na batuhin siya ng unan. I was even starting to think that he was cute earlier… What the hell am I even thinking?!

“Bakit naman ako magpapa-impress sa ’yo?” I crossed my arms.

This man was really conceited to the core. Akala niya yata sa kaniya lang umiikot ang mundo ng mga babae!

“Of course, you won’t admit that,” sabi pa niya na mas lalong nagpainit ng ulo ko.

“Umalis ka na nga! May pupuntahan ka yata…” sabi ko na lang.

Ngumisi siya sa akin saka nagtungo na sa wardrobe niya para magbihis. Basta na lang siya naghubad ng robe na para bang siya lang ang tao rito.

“Why are you reacting like that as if I didn’t fuck all night?” he smirked.

I just sighed and did my best to calm myself. Why was he like this?!

Laking pasasalamat ko na lang nang umalis na siya pagkatapos niyang magbihis. Ni hindi na nga siya nagpaalam sa akin o nagsabi kung saan siya pupunta. Basta na lang talaga siyang umalis… Siguro sanay talaga siya ng ganoon.

Nag-ayos na lang din ako. Pupuntahan ko si Kobe. Hindi ko na siya mapupuntahan kapag lumalaki na ang tiyan ko, kaya sasamantalahin ko muna ngayon.

Nagpunta kaagad ako sa ospital at ilang oras ding nanatili roon para bantayan siya at makipagkwentuhan sa tuwing magigising siya. Halos hindi ko na napansin na dumidilim na pala ang langit.

Nagpaalam na rin ako kay Kobe pagsapit ng dilim.

“Magpahinga ka lang, ha? Saka magpapasabi ka sa private nurse mo kung may mga gusto ka at kailangan. Okay?” I caressed his hair and kissed his forehead.

Kobe smiled at me and nodded. “Okay, Ate. Mag-ingat ka sa biyahe, ha?”

Nang tuluyang makapagpaalam kay Kobe, umalis na rin ako kaagad at dumreretso sa bahay ni Zevero.

Narinig ko kaagad ang tunog ng billiards sa may sala kaya alam ko kaagad na nandito na siya.

He stopped playing and looked at me when he felt my presence. I didn’t say anything and just shrugged.

“Who told you to leave?”

Natigilan ako at nagtatakang napatingin sa kaniya. I even stared at him a little longer to see if he was kidding with that question… but he seemed serious.

“Well… I wanted to go out so I did. What’s wrong with that?” I asked and put my hand on my waist.

“You didn’t even inform me?” he asked. His forehead creased.

“Do I have to? You can leave without saying anything but I can’t?” I asked and raised my eyebrow.

Ano ba’ng problema niya?

“You’re not allowed to go out just like that. I’m paying you to bear my child… and for those months that you’re here… you’ll be following my terms. You’re not allowed to do whatever the hell you want,” sabi niya saka matiim na tumingin sa akin.

I clenched my fists. “You paid for me to carry and bear your child, but you didn’t pay for my life, Mr. Montalvo,” I said in a cold tone.

I couldn’t believe him. Alam kong may problema talaga sa pag-uugali niya… pero hindi ko alam na ganito kalala!

“Yes, but I paid for your body…” He gave me an insulting grin. “For those nine months, your body isn’t yours but mine.”

Chapter 6

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