TEASER

Carter Altaraza is lethal, skilled, and ruthless on the battlefield. But after the war, there are no warriors–there are only survivors. And then Alandra Grande teaches him how to live.

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Carter thought he’d outlived the war, but the war outlived him instead. Regret and guilt from the death of his friend and fellow soldier made his life meaningless, and he suffers through the pain that carries him through his days. One night during training in Sydney, Carter ends up in rumpled sheets with a mysterious woman—a woman he meets again years later back in the Philippines. What happens when she shows him that he can also survive from a battle within himself? Can Carter recover from suffering and bearing his battle scars?

PROLOGUE

PROLOGUE

EVER since Carter Altaraza knew that his parents didn’t like the fact that he chose to work in the Military than helping his eldest brother to manage their family business. They own the very well-known Villa Altaraza and Altaraza Hotels and Resorts.

He’s aware that his family is prominent inside and outside the business world. Their business partner expected that he would enter the business world, but he won’t.

Carter is thankful to his brother—Clane because he gave up his career in the Military early to manage their businesses and also to give him and Colton—his youngest brother a chance to pursue their dream to be inside the Military.

Hindi niya makita ang sarili na namamahala ng negosyo nila ngunit kung dumating man ang araw na kailangan niyang pamahalaan ang mga iyon at wala siyang ibang pagpipilian, handa naman siya na tumulong sa pamamalakad.

He spent a lot of hard works and dedication just to reach his dream profession, he can’t just leave it just because his parents don’t like it.

At kahit wala siyang nakukuhang matibay na suporta galing sa magulang, hindi iyon naging hadlang para ihinto ang bagay na pinagsikapan niyang maabot sa kabila nang mga hindi magandang bagay na nangyayari sa kanyang buhay.

People used to compare him with his two brothers, Colton and Clane. Colton was always calm and silent, while he’s very aggressive and honestly, impatient.

Clane was very strict and hard to please, while he’s easy to be with. He’s very flexible that he can be with different people without so much complication.

He wanted his life to be smooth, especially the life he built outside the Military.

He admits and very obvious that serving the Country is not easy as breathing, it wasn’t very easy to protect the people from the enemy and to stay being at peace.

Walang makapagsasabi kung kailan mag-uumpisa ang tunay na giyera at kung kailan ba ito matatapos.

He is not afraid to die.

He always faces death.

He used to fight with Satan and luckily, he always wins.

And when the time comes that risking his own life was the only way to save others, he will never hesitate to give it.

But honestly, he wasn’t really built to risk his life or to be a hero in the eyes of people.

Believe it or not, he was built to…kill.

He was built to kill the enemy who would try to ruin our territory…those who created war.

He was built to kill those terrorists who killed his troops and innocent people.

Carter puffed his cigarette while watching these blond girls on the dance floor. He’s in one of the Clubs in Sydney. He took his Sniper Training there with the help of his father’s friend, a high-ranking Australian Military.

“Join us, Carter.” One of the guys in his group told him.

Tatlong grupo sila na pinaghati. Ang iba ay nakikita niyang nakikipagsayaw na sa ibang babae, mayroon din na nakakuha na ng babae para makasama sa gabing ’yon. His mind is flying away that he couldn’t really enjoy the night and even the view in front of him.

What was his reason again why he flew to Australia? Aside from Sniper Training?

He wanted to get rid of a particular girl. Yes, it’s a girl.

Carter shook his head when that pretty innocent face flashes his mind again, then he sighed.

“Nah, you’re too young for me,” he murmured and take a sip of his martini.

“Don’t be a fool when you get a girl tonight, okay?”

Nilingon niya ang Australianong kasama. Carter raised his brow.

“You see those hot girls? Some of them are minor, they just fooled the guards so they can enter this Club.”

“Oof.” He shrugged his shoulder.

“They don’t look minors but some of them, really are.”

Carter’s eyes went to the entrance when a group of four girls entered. At dahil medyo malapit sila, naririnig niya ang usapan at hagikhikan ng mga ito habang sinusundan ang waiter papunta sa bakanteng lamesa.

“There’s a bunch of Aussie hot guys!” One of the blond girls beamed naughtily, making the girls giggled and looked around.

“Feel free to choose, hoe!” Then all of them laugh.

Carter rested his back and sip on his martini again, he’s silently watching these girls who look like new to the place. They don’t look like Australian and he confirmed that they are a tourist because of their accent.

“I wanna dance!” The other girl, a brunette, sway her sexy hips.

The curl at the end of her long hair sways too. The royal blue velvet dress hugs her curve immaculately. And since he’s facing her back, he can freely feast with her sexy round butt.

Carter smirked when he realized that he starting to enjoy the night. He’s soon to leave the country, it would be nice to try another race to warm his bed tonight.

It doesn’t mean that he didn’t enjoy being with Aussie girls, he did, but if given a chance, he will definitely this time pick a girl who he thinks is a mixed raced?

“New faces,” the guy muttered.

Nang tignan niya ay doon din nakatingin sa grupo ng mga babaeng kadarating lang.

“I want the one who’s wearing the silver dress.”

“Mine is in maroon.”

“I want that short hair.”

Nagkanya-kanyang pili na ang tatlong kasama niya at parang lihim pa na nagpasalamat siya na walang pumili sa babaeng kanina niya pa tinitignan.

“Why don’t we ask them for a fun game?” Travis grinned.

“What kind of game?”

“Truth or Dare? Body shot? What else?”

“Do you want some thrill? Let’s ask them out and do the game with the masquerade mask on. Bet?”

Nagkatinginan silang apat. Wala namang problema sa kanya ang mga suhestiyon ng mga kasama niya. The only thing that he wants that night is to get that girl’s attention and hoping to be in his bed.

“A mask on?” Travis laughed a bit.

“I’m in,” Carter smirked at them, making them shook their heads.

Carter almost roll his eyes when the girl in royal blue chose the chair where he can’t see her face. And because the lights are dimmed and he’s a little bit tipsy, he didn’t force himself and bother to see her face. Kahit pa ganon, hindi rin naman siya magkakamali na kilalanin ito dahil mabilis niyang nakabisado ang tindig at taas.

She stands around five feet and eight inches. Not to mention the four inches lace-up stiletto heels.

She’s really stunning and she fucking won his attention that night, effortlessly.

“I’m gonna talk to them.” Travis confidently walks towards the girls’ table.

“I’m gonna ask for masks. Wait here.”

The other one went to the waitress for assistance to get those damn masks. He doesn’t need that though but he wants to be thrilled that night. He wants to experience what it feels like to fuck someone with a mask on.

Nang makabalik ang kasama niya, may dala na itong mask at tatawa-tawa na pinasuot sa kanila. He is not sure if it’s coincident but his masquarade mask is velvet blue. The size reveals his lips down to his chin, the size is enough to cover half of his face.

Nang maibigay na nito ang mask sa kanilang dalawa, nagpunta naman ito sa lamesa ng mga babae para ibigay ang mask para sa mga ito na may kaparehong sukat.

After a few minutes of Travis negotiating with the girls, Carter almost shifted his sitting position when those girls, including the girl in the royal blue dress, glanced in their direction and they are wearing their masks too.

“Looks like a couple mask huh.”

“Yeah.” he agreed.

Magkakapareho ng kulay ang mask nila na para bang pinasadya.

“They are coming. Damn.” The man beside him whistled. “Look at those hips.”

“Keep your buddy calm,” then he patted the man’s shoulder.

Carter stood up when the girls arrived.

It’s all set up that the girls knew who’s going to be their partner that night. Nakaakbay na ang mga kasama niya sa tatlong babae at mabilis na nagkapalagayan ng loob.

He took a step forward to get near to the girl in royal blue. Her hands are in front of her, squeezing it. Oh no, he can sense that she’s nervous.

“Where are we going?” she asked straightforwardly.

There’s a feather design at the side of her royal blue masquerade mask. The size of it wasn’t really perfectly fit her face. The shape of her face is smaller than the other girls. Now, he’s more thrilled to see the face behind that mask.

“We are going to play. Come on, girl!”

“You will like it!”

“You will be thrilled!”

The girls are cheering the girl in front of him. Sa kanilang apat, mukhang itong babae sa harap niya ang hindi sigurado sa ginagawa. It turns him off.

“I will bring you back to your hotel. I don’t force women to be with me—”

“I’m in! Let’s go!” She cut him off and grab his arm, then hugged it.

Carter may lose his interest for a second but it quickly came back when he felt the side of her boob that rubs against his arm.

It wasn’t intentional, but damn, the effect that gives him made him want to finish the game as soon as possible so he can have her.

They went to their hotel room. They have a different kind of alcohol and the game started. They are above the double king-sized bed playing that damn Truth or Dare. The lights were off. The only lights that illuminate the whole room are the City lights from the balcony.

Beside him is the girl, they did not even bother to ask their names and that’s really fine with him. He didn’t know that being with a stranger and being sexually attracted to them hits different.

Carter caresses the girl’s lap and damn, her skin is smooth and heated up, probably because of the alcohol. Nakailang ikot na ang bote at madalas sa katabi niya tumatapat. Mostly, the Dare is drinking that liquors.

“You okay?” he whispered below her earlobe, he felt her moved her neck a bit as if his breath tickled her.

“Y-yeah,”

“I’m starting to get addicted to your smell.”

He can’t help but close his fucking eyes and smell her scent.

It made him horny. He can feel his pants tightened a bit.

“It’s you again, the lady in royal blue.” He heard Travis’s voice.

Carter was busy smelling the girl and didn’t notice that the empty bottle stopped in front of her again.

“Truth or Dare?” Travis’s partner asked, they call her Silver, same with the color of her dress.

“Dare.”

“Dare this time is not a shot of tequila. Take off your dress.”

The girl beside him gasped with the new Dare.

“It’s fine, we can’t see your body.”

“If you don’t, then just kiss your partner. Torrid. 5 minutes,” Silver said.

Carter was so eager to kiss the girl but he knew that she won’t dare to kiss him because she started to remove down the thin strap of her dress.

Watching her in shadow, stripping her dress, made him want to help her. Pinanatili niya ang matinding pagtitimpi.

“Enough,” he holds her hand to stop her from pulling down her dress more.

In the dark shadow, he can see her full cleavage, the straps of her dress were at the side of her waist.

“Don’t be overprotective,” Silver reminded him.

“He’s not.” The girl said and almost see her rolling her eyes.

Travis spin the bottle again. Lahat sila ay nahintuan ng bote na ’yon, ramdam niya na rin ang pagkapit ng tama ng alak sa kanya. His body is heating up and he can feel the heat between him and the girl beside her.

The game went on until they are almost naked. The dare became wild. It’s started with a simple kiss, then a torrid kiss.

They are all drunk, but he still knew what’s he’s doing and what’s really going on.

His hand travels to the girl’s lap again, teasing her inner thighs. Carter is aware that she likes the feeling, he can hear her small moans.

“Holy shit!” She curse lowly when Silver stood up and removed down her underwear.

Travis spins the bottle again.

Carter knew that if they won’t stop, there’s a big possibility that they will end up there moaning and fucking each other, he likes it though, it’s fun, but whenever he glances at the girl beside him and imagine her being fucked with other men, he gets mad.

“They won’t stop until we are both naked too,” she whispered, her voice is soft and tipsy.

Nang sipatin niya ang katabi, hindi na nito suot ang dress. She’s in her sexy lingerie, while he’s still with his boxer shorts, but topless.

“Let’s get naked then,” he whispered behind her ear, then caress her thighs.

“This is my first time, I did not know that they are this wild.”

They talk using their small voice, Travis and Silver are now kissing torridly. Ang iba naman ay gano’n din ngunit patuloy pa rin ang paglalaro nila o kung laro pa ba talaga itong ginagawa nila.

“It’s you again! Remove that fucking bra, bitch!” Silver is already drunk, she keeps on giggling and kissing Travis.

“Give us some show here. Don’t worry, this won’t leak. Your family will never know this. I promise!”

“What happened in Sydney, stay in Sydney!”

Carter sighed when the girl unhooked her bra.

He watch that small piece slowly fell to her waist, revealing her full bloom breast. He silently cursed when his boxer shorts tightened, it hurts him. Gusto ng kumawala ng alaga niya at hindi na yata makapaghihintay pa.

He tried his best to stay sane, even though those people around him already giving them a live show.

“Suck my D,” Travis said to Silver as a dare.

Carter raise his brow when the girl beside him covered her eyes with her palm when Silver started to suck Travis’s dick.

Everyone is cheering the bitch, but he’s busy being amused watching the girl’s reaction. What the fuck she’s doing? Covering her eyes like a virgin?

They are drunk already and he can feel that he is also. His hands are roaming around her thighs and even reach her flat stomach, she didn’t complain though, he’s just letting him do that.

When the bottle stopped in front of him, Silver became more aggressive with the dare.

“Lick me or lick that girl beside you. You choose.” Silver dared and she sounded like he would choose to lick her over the girl beside him.

“Which part?” Carter asked, cocking his head on the side, his fingers are now teasing the inner part of the girl’s thighs.

He can feel the wetness in the thin fabric that is covering her womanhood. She’s turn on and he started to be out of his mind. He wanted to lick that part of her and made her scream in ecstasy.

“Like this?” The other guy pushed his partner in bed and parted her legs, then buried his head, making the bitch moan loudly while giggling.

It was like a demonstration because it only lasted for a few seconds.

Mabigat na ang paghinga ng katabi niya, tapos ay napapasandal ang mukha sa kanyang balikat at medyo humihiwalay ang mga hita upang mabigyan pa ng laya ang mga daliri niya na paligayahin ang pagkababae nito.

Maingat niyang hinawi ang manipis na tela na nagtatakip sa kaselanan nito at marahan na ipinasok ang daliri upang tuluyang makapa ang kabasaan.

Carter cursed one more time when his fingers touches the softness of her womanhood.

“What did you do to me…” she whispered drunkenly, already out of her mind. “Your fingers made me so wet.”

He slowly rub the wetness with his middle finger. Ikinalat niya ang likidong inilalabas nito sa buong pagkababae. Lalo iyon dumulas at ramdam na ramdam niya ang kagustuhan na bigyan pa ’yon ng mas maraming atensyon.

“Part your legs,” he whispered, then kissed the side of her head.

Even the smell of her hair is addicting.

“Why?” her small voice is like a moan.

“Baby just part your legs.”

Sitting above the bed, she parted her legs, enough to accommodate his head in between.

They stopped giving a damn with the people around them, who are now fucking each other and moaning. What Carter only wants is to have this girl and to taste every inch of her.

“Kick me if you want me to stop, okay?” he told her, even though he’s sure it won’t happen because he knew his skills when it comes to pleasing women especially in oral sex.

Like an innocent girl, she nodded her head.

He’s so thirsty to have a taste of her but he takes his time. He planted wet kisses all over her thighs that made her grab his hair a bit with her fingers. Nilakbay ng kanyang labi ang hita nito hanggang sa makarating sa tamang destinasyon.

He didn’t even bother to remove her underwear, instead, he pulled it again on the side. He flick his tongue on her wetness and damn, he knew right then that it’s going to be a wild night for both of them.

“Umm, what’s in your tongue…ohh!” she gasped with a moan when he started to rub her womanhood with his piercing.

She taste so sweet that it made him very aggressive. He hold her both thighs and buried his pierced tongue in between.

Para siyang nawawala sa sarili sa labis na init at matinding pagnanasa na nararamdamang sa babaeng hindi alam ang pagkakakilanlan.

He’s drunk, wasted, very horny, and out of his mind. His mind is clouded with lust and with the thought of fucking this girl all night.

“Ohh! Ohh! Ummm!”

When her moans get louder, he lost his sanity. That’s the sexiest moan he has ever heard in his whole life. He wants to hear that moan again and again. It was so strange that for the first time he looks forward to hearing that moan again.

Humigpit ng bahagya ang pagkakasambunot ng dalawang kamay nito sa kanyang buhok, tanda na labis na nasasarapan sa ginagawa niya.

She even grinds her hips, meeting his tongue. Her wetness is all over his tongue and he likes tasting it, he even swallows it!

Out of his control, he pushed her back onto the bed, making her giggle.

There, his head is between her thighs, he continues licking her femininity and enjoying hearing her moans.

“I’m gonna…pee, uhhh! Ummm…” she grips his hair and her legs started to shake.

Madiin na inilapat niya ang dila sa pagkababae nito at paulit-ulit na dinilaan ang parteng ’yon kahit pa patuloy na ang panginginig ng mga hita at umaagos na ang inilabas na likido.

“Tang ina,” mura niya at ibinaon pa lalo ang dila sa pagkababae nito.

Alam niya sa sarili na hindi niya ito titigilan hanggat hindi nagmamakaawa sa kanya na huminto siya. This is his last night in Australia, it should be memorable.

“Oh, don’t stop…ummm…y-yes…mmm…”

“I won’t,” he smirked and put her legs above his shoulder.

This time, his tongue pace is slow and gentle. Pinagpapahinga niya ito at inirerelax.

“Do you want to transfer to another room?” he asked, then kiss her femininity.

“Y-yes,”

Even though he doesn’t want to stop pleasing her, it would be better if they transfer to another room. Malalakas na ungol galing sa mga kasama nila ang nagpailing sa kanya.

Naaaninag niya na nagsasalit-salitan na ng partner ang mga ito, nagtitikiman. Iba-t-ibang posisyon at halatang mga wala na sa sarili dahil sa kalasingan at kaluguran.

He carry the girl and brought her to another room there. When he opened the door and was about to turn on the lights, she hold her hand to stop him.

“I want it dark,” she whispered softly and buried her face to his chest.

Without any more words, he put her down to the bed, parted her legs, and position his head between her thighs again.

“Until when you are going to lick me down there…” she asked, he can sense that she’s hiding her giggles.

“I can lick your sweet p*ssy all night.”

“Is that even possible?” she was surprised and he found it cute.

“Wanna bet?” He smirked, then planted a light kiss above her femininity again. He can’t stop doing that, damn him.

“Just do it.”

“Of course, I will,” he whispered with a smug on his lips.

“Ummmm…” a sexy moan escapes her lips when he found her cl*t and plays with it using the tip of his tongue.

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER ONE

THOSE memories from that night kept on flashing his mind even until that very moment. Her sweet scent and the smell of her hair lingered. It’s been a year but he can’t forget that girl who he met in Sydney.

He was so drunk, he was out of his mind and they were both aggressive. He didn’t control himself that night, it was very satisfying. He can still remember their little conversation after their countless orgasm. Her soft and seductive voice echoed his ears.

Kung maririnig niya ulit ang boses na ’yon, tiyak na makikilala niya kung kanino. Ang isang bagay na pinanghihinayang niya ay hindi niya pinagbigyan ang sarili na masilayan man lang ang mukha ng babae.

Kahit nakaw na sulyap ay hindi niya ginagawa sa pag-aalalang magagalit ito sa kanya at tatapusin ang gabing ’yon. He badly wanted to be with her that night, he became a little submissive that he allowed her to dominates him. He didn’t want to ruin that night, so he obeyed what she asked for.

And that was…to remain their mask on.

Nakabalik na siya sa Pilipinas ngunit minsan ang isip niya ay lumilipad pabalik sa Australia. Why does it felt like he was being possessed? May kung ano sa babaeng na ’yon na nagpapagulo sa kanyang isipan.

The fact that he didn’t know even her first name made his situation even worst. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but he changed his mind when he realized something while in the middle of fucking her. He had a plan for them, it was a shame to admit it, but he instantly made a plan in his mind that night.

He wanted to get in touch with her, but…it didn’t happen.

“I said, she’s different, brute,” Carter said while holding a binocular.

Is it too much to think about that girl while he’s in the middle of war? Kabaliwan na ba itong pinag-gagawa niya?

Halos isang linggo palang ang nakakalipas nang magsimula ang pagpapasabog ng mga terorista sa mga pampublikong lugar sa Mindanao. Ilang siyudad at bayan na ang isinarado bago pa pasukin ng mga kalaban.

Hindi ito ordinaryong alitan lang sa pagitan ng mga sundalo at terorista. This is a big mess because the terrorists captured a lot of innocent people as their bait. Maging ang Mayor at ilang opisyal sa Gobyerno sa lugar na ’yon ay hawak ng mga terorista.

The only thing that keeps other people outside Mindanao at peace is because the Military didn’t really allow the media to meddle with the situation.

They understand that people have the right to know what’s really going on, but they are also aware that sometimes, media can make a situation complicated that made people panic.

Though, there are some details that they already gave to media, so they can still do their job. May mga pangyayari at impormasyon lang na hindi na dapat ipaalam sa mundo lalo kung magsasanhi lang ’yon ng karagdagang gulo at alalahanin sa mga tao.

“I can tell…because until now she’s still running freely inside your head,” Keith Tuazon muttered, there was a smirk in his tone.

This is the first time he was teamed up with Keith. Kasabayan ito ng Kuya Clane niya sa pagpasok sa Militar, mas marami itong karanasan sa kanya at aminado na mas skilled ito. Keith is the sniper one and he’s the sniper 2.

They are at the top of the hill, surrounded by trees and big plants. Malalim na ang gabi at tatlong araw na silang wala masyadong tulog. Ang ibang kasamahan nila ay nasa ibang parte ng bundok. Mataas ang lugar na ’yon at isa sa pinaka ligtas at tamang posisyon para makita nang maayos ang mga target sa ibabang bahagi.

“I think, she’s some kind of a witch and she put a spell on me.”

“Or maybe she was too good in bed that made you insane?”

“Nah, she wasn’t.” Then he shook his head because it was true.

“Baliw ka na kung gano’n.”

“Brute, it’s not all about being good in bed—”

“Cut the bullshit, Altaraza.”

Sinipat niya ang kasama, pareho silang nakadapa sa makakapal na damo at natatabunan ng mga halaman. Para silang mga bidang tauhan sa pelikula, ang pagkakaiba lang, totoong nangyayari ang lahat ng ito at hindi kathang isip lang.

“Admit it, we prefer to spend a night with women who knew exactly how to please men.”

“Of course, but…”

“No buts.”

Carter just shrugged off because this brute is fucking right. Kaya nagtataka siya kung bakit naiisip niya pa rin ang babae, samantalang hindi naman ito magaling sa kama pero…baliw na baliw siya.

Napakadilim sa lugar na ’yon at kapag humahangin, rinig na rinig ang hampas ng mga sanga ng punong-kahoy. Tuwing gano’ng oras, lumalabas ang mga lider ng terorista, napabagsak nila ang dalawang lider kagabi, may tatlo pang natitira.

Sa umaga, binobomba ng mga ito ang paligid, kahapon ay hindi naging mapalad ang isang grupo ng kasundaluhan dahil binomba ang bahay kung saan ang mga ito nananatili.

They got the news from the headquarters, everyone in the Military is mourning that loss, but at the same time, they were still there, continue doing their job.

Ang isa sa mahirap gawin pagdating sa trabaho nila ay manatiling matatag at nasa tamang pag-iisip sa kabila ng mga kaganapan na pilit na sumusubok sa tatag ng kalooban nila.

Imagine those soldiers’ families, imagine the pain of losing someone dear to you just to protect our Country.

Carter sighed when he remember his parents. Kung mamamatay ba siya sa mga oras na ’yon at mababalitaan ng mga ito, ano ba ang magiging reaksyon ng magulang niya? For sure, they will mourn, but they may also blame him because this is what he likes, right?

“You can take a nap,” Keith told him.

When he glanced at his friend, Keith’s attention is on his rifle and the targets.

“No, I’m good.”

“It was a long day, Altaraza. Go on and take a damn nap.”

“I am not here to take a nap, Tuazon.”

From his binocular, he can see the armed men who are roaming around the old building where the victims are located together with the terrorist leaders. They are patiently waiting for the right time to take a shot.

Sa malayong bahagi, naririnig nila ang tunog ng mga helicopter na palipad-lipad at paikot-ikot sa kabuuan ng apektadong mga lugar.

“You know, my family is in my mind especially when I am in this kind of situation. It’s okay to think about them as long as it didn’t distract you.” Keith’s voice was almost a whisper.

Did this brute fucking read his mind?

“I was just wondering if my parents will mourn if I die.”

“They will.”

“I don’t think so…”

“Walang magulang ang hindi nagluksa sa pagkawala ng anak nila, Altaraza.”

“Hindi nila gusto ang lahat ng ito, Keith. Pero wala silang magawa dahil ito ang pinili ko.”

“Masasaktan pa rin sila kapag nawala ka. Kaya…wag kang papayag na mamatay ka sa laban na ito.” Sabay tapik nito sa balikat niya.

“What if we both die here? I would want to watch our friends while crying in the middle of their speech in our eulogy.”

And that made Keith laugh a bit. “That would be fun. We would be going to watch them from heaven.”

“At paano ka naman nakakasiguro na sa langit nga tayo mapupunta?”

“Gagawin ko ang lahat para sa langit ako mapunta, Altaraza.”

Napailing siya. Sa ganoong paraan ay napapagaan nila pareho ang sitwasyon nila. They are also aware that their conversation reach the headquarters. Naririnig din ng iba pa nilang kasamahan ang mga palitan nila ng salita dahil konektado ang mga devices na naka-kabit sa kanilang lahat.

Habang lumilipas ang oras, mas lumalapit ang ugong ng mga helicopter. Nang hanapin ng mga mata nila, dalawa doon ay palapit sa gawi kung nasaan sila. It wasn’t from Military, he’s sure of that.

“They are roaming around again,” Keith muttered as he took a look at those enemies’ helicopters.

Nasa kalagitnaan sila ng munting pag-uusap tungkol sa buhay-buhay nang biglang may malakas na pagsabog ang gumimbal malapit sa kinaroroonan nila dahilan kung bakit pareho silang tumilapon sa kabilang bahagi.

Everything is falling apart, there was a big fire in front of them and a big smoke that reach the top of the trees. Kumalat ang apoy, nagbigay liwanag sa kadiliman. It was like a slow-motion even though it happened so quickly.

The fact that he can’t hear anything is the sign that he’s in big trouble. Holding his sniper riffle and binocular, Carter tried his best to get up. He was looking for Keith.

Nakakasilaw ang malaking apoy, masakit sa ilong at mata ang makakapal na usok na sanhi ng pagsabog. When he finally saw Keith, he’s still struggling, kneeling, holding his sniper riffle, his other hand was on his ear. Alam niya na pareho sila…pareho sila ng nararanasan sa mga sandaling ’yon.

That sudden explosion made his vision blurry, everything now is spinning. Pinipilit niyang tumayo ngunit ramdam niya ang pananakit ng buong katawan.

“Keith!” he called his friend, trying to get his attention.

Napaluhod siya dahil talagang masasakit ang katawan, mabilis na nabugbog dahil sa hindi inaasahang pagtilapon.

When Keith looked upon him, he shouted but he didn’t hear. Then his friend motion him to get down. That’s when Carter realized the brute ordered him to get his body down and stay still.

Ngunit wala pa rin siya sa tamang wisyo, umiikot pa rin ang paligid at nakapanghina ang pananakit ng kanyang buong katawan. He can also feel the blood that’s flowing down his face from his forehead.

Keith kept on ordering him to get his ass down, it was urgent. When he didn’t move, the brute started to get near him, crawling.

Carter gasped and it felt like his sanity went back when he felt an extreme pain hit his stomach.

“Sniper 12 o’clock! Sniper 12 o’clock!” The loud voice from his earpiece echoed, that was from Keith.

Carter gets on his knees when another shot from the sniper’s enemy hits his leg.

And before a sniper enemy could freely shoot him again, Keith Tuazon forcefully grabbed him and pinned him down.

When he heard Keith groaned angrily, Carter knew that the brute got shot.

“Sniper at 12 o’clock is down. Confirm.” That icy voice was from the one only, Neilsen Cañeba. He was an army sniper who’s located inside the war zone. “See you soon, Altaraza.” There was sarcasm in that voice.

“Fuck you, Z. See you and your sister…soon.”

“No, no, not my lil’ sister. She’s still a minor in case you forget. I will be the one who will put you in jail. Trust me.”

“I can wait though,” Carter smirked then groan because of pain.

Now that he had a short conversation with Neilsen, known as Z in Military, Carter remembered his other reason why he flew to Australia. He was fucking avoiding Z’s sister.

Ayaw niyang humimas ng rehas kaya…hindi talaga pwede na ipilit niya ang gusto.

It’s kind of frustrating being attracted to a minor. He’s punching himself inside his head. It’s not right. It’s illegal to like her.

Noong gabing din ’yon ay tahimik na sinikap nilang lisanin ang bundok. Nalaman din nila na ang ibang sniper na kasamahan nila ay hindi nakaligtas. Silang dalawa lang ni Keith ang buhay na nakaalis sa lugar na ’yon.

Are they happy that they are alive? No.

Ramdam nila pareho ang lihim na pagluluksa kinabukasan. They are both silent the whole time. Pareho silang walang imik na ginagamot ang sariling sugat at sinisikap na alisin ang mga bala sa katawan.

Sa sobrang sakit, namamanhid na ang buo niyang katawan na halos hindi niya na maramdaman. Kaunting kaluskos na marinig niya ay mabilis siyang naaalerto na animo anumang oras ay may magpapasabog ulit.

Those explosions suddenly became his enemy.

Sa loob ng kweba nila piniling gamutin ang mga sarili. Maliit lang ang liwanag na pumapasok doon. Maswerte na may tubig na umaagos na nanggagaling sa ilog kaya kahit papano ay may nainom sila at nalinis ang mga dumi at dugo sa katawan.

“We can’t stay here for long,” Keith’s voice was emotionless.

“I know.”

Naupo ito at hinilot ang sintido. Siya naman ay umupo rin sa kabilang panig. The headquarters knew where they are but they can’t send a backup because the terrorist is just waiting for their moves, they are also tracking them.

Kapag lumabas sila sa kweba, mas malaki ang tiyansa na makikita sila ng mga sniper na siguradong nagmamatiyag at nag-aabang sa kanilang dalawa.

According to their trusted source, the terrorist discovered them as alive Military snipers who killed their leaders. Now, they are hunting them. They are so eager to kill both of them.

“We can walk until we reach the river, but it’s not easy to escape from there.”

“Dahil may mga nag-aabang sa ilog.”

Sa dulo ng kweba ay ilog. Their team leader informed them that there are armed terrorist who’s roaming around in that area. Ang ilog lang ang nag-iisang daan para makaalis sila sa lugar na ’yon bago pa sila maabutan ng mga kalaban.

“Let’s escape tonight,” Keith told him.

They started to talk about their escape plan.

Kapag madilim ay mas madali silang makapagtago at mas ligtas sila sa mata ng mga sniper ng kalaban. Ang mga ’yon ang pinaka-iiwasan nila dahil naglipana na simula nang mabawasan ang mga lider ng mga ito.

Halos kalahating oras silang naglakad sa loob ng madilim na kweba. Iba’t-ibang uri ng ahas ang nakasalubong nila at bigla nalang sumusulpot kung saan-saan.

“Mas pipiliin ko pang tamaan ng bala kesa matuklaw ng ahas,” aniya habang mariin na hawak sa leeg ang cobra na sumulpot bigla sa gilid niya.

Keith only chuckled and continue walking. Carter threw away the cobra and proceed.

Natatanaw na niya ang dulo, nakababa na ang araw ngunit sigurado sila na alerto pa rin ang kalaban. Keith lead the way and check if there was enemy who’s waiting for them.

“Clear,” he said and used a hand signal to proceed.

Ang matataas na talahib ang nagsilbing harang nila upang hindi mahalata na naroon sila. Ni hindi nila marinig pareho ang bawat yabag na ginagawa nila. They walk and move like a cat, silent and untraced.

Dahan-dahan silang dumapa at gumapang nang matanaw sa kalayuan ang ilang armadong terorista na nagmamatiyag. Nakahanap sila ng malaking bato na sapat na para pagtaguan at gawin ang dapat gawin.

They expertly and silently assemble their sniper rifle. Kalmado sila pareho pero alam niyang pareho rin silang gigil na gigil na makaganti sa mga ito na kumitil sa buhay ng mga ka-baro nila.

He can’t even hear their breathing. Sa sobrang ingat at tahimik nilang gumalaw, halos marinig na nila ang pag-uusap ng mga gago sa kalayuan.

“We assume that the two snipers are inside the cave. If the snakes didn’t kill them, we will kill them with these bombs.”

Then the idiots laughed. Kanya-kanya ng pasikat sa mga bomba na gagamitin sa kanila. Nasa isang lamesa ang mga ’yon at pinapaligiran ng sampung armadong kalalakihan.

Nagkatinginan sila ni Keith na para bang iisa lang ang tumatakbo sa isip nila sa mga sandaling ’yon. They nod at each other and proceed to the plan inside their head.

Carter took a slow breath to relax his senses and focus on the target…their target is those bombs.

His finger was now ready to pull the trigger. They are both ready but…

“Abort. Abort,” Keith muttered when he noticed one of the leaders is arriving.

Maingat na bahagya niyang inilayo ang daliri sa gatilyo at inilipat ang atensyon sa kadarating lang.

Bawat pagkakakilanlan ng mga lider ng terorista ay saulo nila. Itong narito ay ang pinaka most wanted. Ito rin ang nakita nila sa video na namugot ng ulo ng isa sa mga sundalong nabihag ng mga ito noong nakaraang araw. Iyon ang isa sa pinaka dahilan kung bakit labis na nagalit ang buong kasundaluhan.

Halos umikot ang kalamnan niya nang rumistro sa kanyang isip kung paano pinugutan ng ulo ang ka-baro niya ng demonyong ito. The video was very sensitive and alarming. Kung hindi matibay ang loob mo, hindi mo kakayanin panoorin.

Remembering the brutality of these terrorists who killed the soldiers and innocent people, made his heart filled with anger that he needed to take a deep breath to make himself calmed.

“Let’s bring these motherfuckers in hell,” Keith muttered, he’s ready to take a shot.

Carter relaxed his body. His mouth opened a bit while watching the target in his sniper rifle scope.

“Target is clear,” he whispered.

The target is facing his exact direction, the shot is now pointed at the center of his chest.

His finger slowly touches the trigger. Carter holds his breath and pulled the trigger expertly.

Heartlessly, he watched the leader automatically fell off the ground. Nagkagulo ang mga armadong lalaki ng halos ilang segundo lang bago sumabog ang kinaroroonan ng mga ito.

Quickly, he and Keith get up after the brute shoot the bombs. Nakarinig sila ng mga putok ng baril kung saan-saan. Mabilis na binaybay nila ang ilog bago pa sila masipatan ng mga kalaban.

Another explosion echoed behind them before they both jump into the dark river.

Mula sa ilalim ay nakita niya sa itaas ang makakapal na usok at liwanag na bumabalot sa dilim dulot ng malaking apoy. The cold water didn’t bother him. He’s alive but it felt like something is missing…it felt like he lost a part of him.

After a few minutes under the water, they both needed to get some air. Bago nila gawin ’yon, kinailangan pa nilang siguraduhin na walang kalaban na naghihintay sa pag-angat nila.

He built to be under the water, he can stay there for hours. No matter how cold, dark, and deep is the water, he can survive as long he’s not wounded and his body is working properly.

Hinayaan niyang si Keith muna ang unang umahon upang kumuha ng hangin. He knew that the brute was already tired, but this is their job, this is the path that they chose, they need to live and deal with it.

When Keith made sure that they are safe, he gave him a hand signal under the water, telling him to show up, so he did.

It was a long night but they managed to escape from that area by swimming under the water. It was tiring and they both knew that they need to at least rest or take a nap.

They found a place that surrounded with grass and big plants. Kaya lang hindi pwede na sabay silang matutulog baka pareho silang hindi gumising kung sakali.

“Ikaw muna,” aniya kay Keith.

“No, you first.”

Carter snorted. Keith is always like that. Palaging inuuna ang iba bago ang sarili. Hindi lang bilang kaibigan ang trato nito sa kanya kundi parang tunay na nakababatang kapatid nito. No wonder, he likes being with Keith most of the time.

Humiga si Carter at ginawang unan ang mabigat na bag. Madilim ang langit at maliliit masyado ang mga bituin, hindi rin nagkikislapan. The moon is in d shape.

“Huwag mo kong iwan dito takot ako sa multo,” bilin niya rito at pumikit na.

That made Keith chuckle. “No worries. You can sleep well, Altaraza.”

“Seryoso, brute, I’d rather be with you than being surrounded with a ghost.”

“Gago walang multo dito.”

“Paanong wala? Ang dami ng namatay sa lugar na ’to. Siguradong maraming ligaw na kaluluwa ang naglalakbay ngayon.”

“I’m not scared though.”

“I don’t wanna wake up and welcome by a bloody face. I’m serious, I swear.”

“Really?” Halos kutyain siya nito.

“Oo nga. Tang ina ayaw pa maniwala.”

“Okay, I won’t leave you here.”

“Good. Baka kasi bangungutin ako at wala ka para gisingin ako. Sayang naman ang ka-gwapuhan ko kung bangungot lang ang sanhi ng pagkamatay ko.”

“Tarantado,” sabay bato nito sa kanya ng damo at tatawa-tawa.

“’Wag mo kong iwan, seryoso talaga ako.”

“Oo na tang ina mo hindi kita iiwan.”

“Tang ina mo panghahawakan ko ’yan, Tuazon. Good night.”

Then, he allowed himself to sleep with the thought that someone is there to wake him up if enemies attack them.

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER TWO

AFTER that war against terrorist ended, Carter took a leave from Military to heal himself. Maraming sundalo ang nagbuwis ng sariling buhay at maraming inosenteng tao ang nailigtas. Carter and Keith received an award for their excellent job. Silang dalawa ang matibay na nakarating sa dulo at napabagsak ang natirang lider ng mga terorista.

People may found peace after the war, but they didn’t know what is really going on with those soldiers who made it to the end. They are alive but the war inside their heads continues.

They are silently fighting with their own battle. Hin’di ba kalabisang isipin na pagkatapos mong isugal ang sariling buhay para sa kapayaan ng bayan, sa huli, ikaw pa itong malas na makakaranas ng klase ng sakit na ikaw lang ang nakakakita?

Some of the soldiers are experiencing severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A kind of mental illness that they usually get from war.

He hates to admit this but after all those struggles that came your way to fight for your country, at the end of the day, you are the one who will suffer.

They may be able to survive from war, but their mind didn’t. And no matter how much he tries to convince himself that he’s mentally stable, he knew that he is not. That invisible wound haunts him.

When he thought that he was coping well after that traumatic event, just after a few weeks - some symptoms of PTSD began to ruin him. He started to isolate himself, he didn’t wanna talk to anyone, he became erratic and he gets easily irritated.

It takes a lot of patience before someone can fully understand him. Hindi niya alam kung magiging masaya ba siya o hindi nang mag desisyon ang magulang niya na sa Villa Altaraza siya manatili habang tahimik na nakikipaglaban sa sariling giyerang nabuo sa kanyang isipan.

A knocked from the door alerted him. Kahit na ang simpleng katok lang sa pinto ay nagbibigay ng gikla sa kanya.

“It’s me.” That voice was from his brother, Clane.

His brother used to visit him daily because he don’t really wanna go out and socialize. He’s not the Carter that he used to know. He’s not like this but that invisible wound made him like this. It takes him away from the real world.

Carter got up from bed and opened a door a bit. He saw his brother wearing his tuxedo, he knew that he’s going to start his day at work, but still he gave him time to pay a visit.

“What?” he asked, showing no interest.

“You may want to go to D’ Club tonight?”

Kahit ang pagbisita sa club na nakasanayan niya ay hindi niya magawa. Kahit ang mga kaibigan niya ay hindi niya rin kinakausap. Suddenly, being outside and being surrounded with unfamiliar men gives him anxiety.

“I have my appointment tomorrow with my doctor. So, no.”

“How ’bout in the next day? Our friends-”

“Kuya I said no.” He started to get annoyed.

Clane sighed then bods his head.

“May ipapakilala pa naman sana kami sa ’yo.”

Carter snorted. Then out of the blue, he thought about the girl he met in Sydney. Sa dinami-rami ng babae, bakit ba iyon pang hindi niya nakita ang mukha ang siyang pilit na naninirahan sa kanyang isipan?

But he’d rather think about her and their memories that night than think about those events that put him in the dark.

“I don’t wanna be with someone that I don’t know.”

“Understood. Anyway, Keith will visit today.”

“Okay.”

He was about to close the door but Clane hold the door knob. Napabuntong hininga siya.

“You’re celibate for three months now, Carter…”

He gave his brother a sharp glare. This brute is simply annoying him.

Ni hindi niya na nga mabilang ang araw na nasa gano’n siyang sitwasyon. Halos umabot ng dalawang buwan ang inabot bago unti-unting tuluyang naghilom ang mga sugat na natamo niya. His injuries weren’t that worse compare to other, but he still needed to fully heal himself.

“Okay, I’ll go tonight.”

“I’ll arrange the chopper for you.”

When he heard the word ‘chopper’ his mind automatically went back to those helicopters that bombed them above the hill. Those explosions, gunfire, smokes, and fire flashes his mind.

Walang pahintulot na bumalik lahat sa ala-ala niya ang mga nangyari noong mga panahong ’yon. Maging ang ilang ka-baro niya na pinatay mismo sa harap niya at mga namatay sa tabi niya.

Those bloody images of his troops made his situation at that moment worst.

He always wishes that he die with them. Maybe it’s easier, right? To die with them? So he wouldn’t feel this way.

When Carter felt a hand that held his arm, his body reacted violently with the thought that it was an enemy. He quickly grabbed that hand and was about to twist it, but he failed, instead, that hand strongly put his place together and pinned him to the wall.

“Carter! Carter!”

He kept hearing someone calling his name while he was fighting back. Panay ang palag niya, hindi pumapayag na hindi lumalaban. He twisted his body from facing the wall and tries to throw a punch.

“Please, stop! Please! Carter! Fuck! Stop!”

Carter finally managed to get away from that hold and started to fight with him in arm-to-arm combat. He was panicking and his mind told him to fight back so he can save his life.

“Damn! Carter!” He started to recognize that voice.

Carter groaned when his brother pinned him down, he’s facing the floor while his both hands are in his back, held by his brother.

“Breath,”

Nang makilala niya na ng tuluyan ang boses ng kapatid, doon ay unti-unti siyang kumalma. Carter take a deep breath and slowly let it out. Ilang beses niyang ginawa ’yon bago siya binitawan ng Kuya Clane niya.

His brother walked towards his fridge and when he came back he gave him bottled water. Carter is sitting at the edge of his bed, calming himself down. He’s such a mess.

“Well, that punch was solid.” He heard his brother.

Nang mag angat siya ng tingin dito, sapo ang panga at nakita niya ang sugat sa gilid ng labi.

“Weak.” He rolled his eyes and drink the cold water.

IN the middle of the boxing ring inside their private gym in Villa Altaraza, Carter readied himself for a game fight with Keith.

Wearing their boxing gloves, they started throwing a jab at each other. This is one of his ways to escape from being alone in the dark.

He couldn’t be grateful enough for the support that his brothers and Keith gave him during this rough time of his life. It took him a good six months before telling himself that he’s starting to get back to normal.

Hindi madali na makipaglaban sa sakit na hindi nakikita ng iba, ngunit dahil sa mga taong nariyan para intindihin at tulungan siya, kahit papano ay gumaan ang sitwasyon niya.

“We’ve been waiting for you. Hinahanap ka na ng mga babae mo sa club,” Keith said and throw a punch on the side of his stomach but he managed to avoid it.

“I’ll be back soon.”

“How about going back to work?”

Pareho na silang pawisan ngunit hindi pa rin tumitigil. The more they get sweats, the more the wanted to throw a punch to one another.

Keith is lucky because it took only a month before he recovered from his injuries. But he’s aware that like him, the brute is also experiencing a mild PTSD, he’s just so good to manage himself.

Siguro ay dahil marami na itong karanasan sa giyera at marami ng pinagdaanan kaya madaling napanghahawakan ang sarili. Keith is years ahead, he’s more skilled and very respectable.

“I will be back soon too. I was just waiting for my doctor’s approval.”

Kahit na matindi ang sinapit niya, nasa puso niya pa rin talaga ang pagsisilbi sa Bayan. Babalik at babalik siya sa pangarap niya.

IT’S a big relief to Carter when his doctor finally gave him approval to get back work. Isang taon muli ang lumipas at walang naganap na hidwaan sa pagitan ng mga terorista at Militar kaya mas lalo niyang naramdaman ang pag-galing sa sakit na ilang buwan niya rin nilabanan.

Now that he’s healed from all those panics and anxiety, he gets back to playing girls and he won’t do it alone, of course, he needs a friend to join with him. He and Kielton are inside the bathroom of a hotel with three girls, they are all naked and moaning.

Carter grab the hair of the woman who’s kneeling in front of him, giving him a blow job. Ang isang babae ay panay ang halik sa katawan niya, tapos ay sa katawan ni Kielton. The brute in the other hand is fucking his partner in a doggy style.

“Fuck my mouth hard, Carter.” The woman begged.

He smirked and started to fuck that mouth with his throbbing dick. He closed his eyes and opened them again because he thought about that girl he met years ago.

What if that girl gives him a head? What would it feel to be inside her sweet mouth?

He groaned when the girl in front of him gave him a deep throat. It was another normal night for him.

Carter spend most of his nights in D’ Club. He bond with his friends, then went to hotel with women after. That night, he’s with Kielton Grande again. Their other friends started to settle down, iyon ang dahilan kung bakit medyo limitado ang pagkikita nilang magkakaibigan.

Itong si gagong Kielton ang madalas niyang kasama dahil wala naman din itong sineseryosong babae.

“I need to be away with all of these, brute. It’s tiring.” Reklamo ng kaibigan dahil napapagod na sa pagiging sikat na bokalista.

“At saan ka naman pupunta?”

“In Rome.”

Sinipat niya si Kielton bago sumimsim sa alak.

“At tingin mo sasamahan kita?”

“Nang matikman mo na naman ulit ang ibang lahi.” Sabay tawa nito at binigyan siya ng mapaglarong tingin.

Carter knew what’s in this brute’s mind. Naikwento niya rito ang babaeng nakilala niya sa Sydney na sa palagay niya ay Italyana dahil naringgan niyang nag-uusap ito at ang mga kaibigan sa wikang ’yon.

“Who knows, the girl you met in Sydney is living in Italy?” Kielton said. It’s obvious that the brute wants him to join on his trip.

“I already like someone else,” he said.

“Bata pa ’yon! Hindi pa nga guma-graduate sa kolehiyo! Gusto mo yatang humimas ng rehas, Altaraza.”

“I can wait, Grande. Ikaw lang ’tong hindi marunong maghintay, igagaya mo pa ako sa ’yo.”

“Aba putang ina hindi ko kailangan maghintay, babae ang lumalapit sa ’kin, Carter.” Mahangin na sagot ng gago.

“She’s soon to finish her study.”

“At talagang binabantayan mo?” Sabay pinagtawanan siya nito na para bang isa siyang malaking kalokohan.

“Gago hindi ko binabantayan.”

Hindi naman talaga. Sadyang kalkulado niya lang ang taon. Isa pa bumibisita siya sa bahay nila Neilsen at nakikita niya doon ang kapatid nitong si Akira.

He’s confused with his feelings. He’s attracted to Akira and willing to wait, but whenever he thinks about the girl that he met in Sydney, his mind instantly created a scenario of being with her again. Strange, right?

Or maybe he’s romantically attracted to Akira and just sexually attracted to that stranger?

LIVING in a luxurious life is everyone’s dream. How lucky she is to be in everyone’s dream? Alandra Grande have it all. She couldn’t ask for more. She gets what she wants and she can go to any destination that she wanna visit.

It was another summer month of the year and she’s cruising with her best friend. This time, she chose the people she thinks is real to her. Marami ng dumaan na mga kaibigan sa kanya at sa huli nalalaman niya ang totoong pakay kung bakit nakipagkaibigan sa kanya kaya siya mismo ang pumuputol sa koneksyon nila.

They are the ones that are a good and bad influence on her, sadly when her teenage days, she was with those people who are the bad influence and they always brought her in trouble. Now, she learned her lessons, she only needs a few friends that are real to her.

“Alandra!” Rasha called her and when she glanced at her friend, she took a picture of them.

They own the cruise ship where they are. The staff and even the Captain knew that she’s one of the passengers. El Grande Cruise Ship’s main branch was in Italy then his father transferred it to the Philippines.

As a daughter and one of the heiress of a big shipping company, Alandra is aware with her worth. There are invisible bodyguards around even though most people in the ship didn’t know her. Nasanay na siya na may mga bodyguard siya dahil sinanay siya mula pagkabata.

“Kielton is seen dating another hoe,” Rasha informed her. “I wonder if your brother thinks about settling down in the future?”

“Once he finally found his match, for sure he will settle down.”

“And how about Clinton? He’s hot!” Rasha said dreamily.

Inirapan niya lang ang kaibigan. “I think Kuya Clinton already has someone. He just kept his love life in private.”

“While Kielton is publicly showing his girls.”

“That’s the difference between my two brothers.”

“Look, his friends are hot as fuck.” Rashe giggles and showed her a picture of a bunch of men.

Kahit hindi naman talaga interesado, tinignan niya nalang para hindi mapahiya ang kaibigan. The photo was taken in a Club. There were at least six men there. Sanay siyang makakita ng mga gwapo at lalo na mga ibang lahi. Her ex boyfriend is a model and he’s really a good catch, but their relationship didn’t last long.

“Who’s the hottest for you?”

Tinignan niya ulit ang larawan at inisa-isa. She can say that they are really good-looking but her eyes stopped a man who’s holding a glass of vodka, wearing white long sleeves that immaculately hugs his muscled arms and broad chest.

He stood like someone who you won’t dare to mess with or else you’ll be in trouble. He was smiling but his aura is screaming at her telling her that he’s kind of dangerous.

“I think this one is Carter Altaraza…” Rasha pointed at the man with her finger. “…and…he looks like…”

Hinawi ni Alandra ang screen kaya natigil ang kaibigan at sinimangutan siya.

“They are really look-a-like, Alandra. It’s possible pala ’no?”

“No, they don’t look-a-like. No way!” Humalukipkip siya.

“But he’s a notorious womanizer like Kielton. And he’s in Military.”

“Why are you telling these to me? I don’t care about that man.”

“I was just updating you so when you come back to the Philippines, you will get familiar with your brother’s friends.”

“As if I would be friends with them too?”

“It’s better that you know them ’no.”

After a few minutes, a guy approached them.

“Ciao.”

Pinanliitan niya ng mata si Rasha nang magpaalam ito na may kukunin lang sa cabin nila. Those blue eyes are pretty by the way and his friendly smile made her comfortable.

“Stefano, and you?”

“Alandra.”

Stefano shook her hand lightly.

“I can’t take my eyes off you. You’re too beautiful.”

Alandra fake a smile. When a man shows interest in her, she easily gets turn off. Is she normal? Or what? Maybe she doesn’t really trust men? Especially strangers.

“Thanks, Stefano.”

“Can I invite you for dinner tonight?”

“Uh, I’ll be with my friend tonight.” She simply turned his offer down.

“Oh okay, maybe I just see you around?”

“Yes, maybe?” then she shrugs her shoulder and gave him a cute smile.

That night to her surprised, the man’s table is just near them. Malaki ang barko at masyadong nakapagtataka naman na magkalapit pa ang lamesa nila sa dinami-rami. Hindi naman din siya nag-aalala dahil alam niyang ligtas siya. Her bodyguards are just around them, casually eating their dinner in another table.

Pinagbigyan nila ni Rasha si Stefano na makisalo sa hapunan nila. Alandra learned that he’s a businessman and their business is connected. And because that this is only their first day of knowing Stefano, she didn’t tell him who she is.

Their friendship started from that day until Alandra allowed Stefano to meet her grandmother. She grew up in Italy with her father’s mother who has Filipino blood. She’s a spoiled granddaughter. Spoiled na siya sa lola niya, spoiled pa siya sa magulang.

“Huh, I don’t like Stefano.” Umismid ang lola ni Alandra.

“Why? He’s a gentleman.”

Nakaalis na rin si Stefano kaya malaya na silang nakakapag-usap ng abuela.

“You know apo, I know and I can feel if a man has a good intention or if he’s just playing around.”

“Stefano accepted me. He knew everything about me and he’s really fine with it.”

Her grandmother shook her head. “Still, I don’t like him, Alandra.”

“Whatever, lowla.” Then she rolled her eyes.

“I heard that Kielton is planning to visit here, I wasn’t sure when.”

“I will call Fratello for that. It’s been a long while. They should visit us here.”

“You can visit them in summer.”

Alandra glance at her grandmother, then shook her head.

“I am still not ready, I think.”

“Why not? Your parents love you, Alandra. You know that, right?”

“I disappointed them.”

“Well you did, but what happened to you back then was part of your life. Hindi natin mababago ang nakatadhana na mangyari sa ’tin, apo.”

Alandra sat lazily on the sofa. Then her eyes went to the second floor where the bed rooms are located. Nang mapunta ang kanyang tingin sa nakasarang pinto kung saan siya natutulog, napanguso nalang siya at napairap sa naisip.

Nang nakita nito ang reaksyon niyang ’yon pagkatapos sipatin ang kanyang silid, napailing ito.

“I was so careless.”

“You were and even until now, to be honest.”

“My carelessness and aggressiveness brought me in this kind of situation.”

Alandra sighed when her mind brought her back to her teenage days. There were a lot of memories from there that she can’t easily forget.

“It’s okay to look back from the past but don’t let yourself be stuck in there.”

“I’m such a disgrace to my family.”

“Alandra!” Pinanlakihan si Alandra ng mata ng kausap. “Wag ko ng maririnig ulit sa ’yo ang salita na ’yan!”

“Lowla I am not that good in Tagalog, please just speak English or Italian.”

“Matuto kang mag Tagalog para kapag bumalik ka na sa Pilipinas hindi magiging mahirap sa ’yo na maintindihan ang wikang ginagamit nila.”

Napapakunot lang ang noo ni Alandra dahil sa totoo lang hindi niya naintindihan ng maayos ang sinabi ng kanyang lola.

“What is Tagalog curse?” she asked casually.

“Putang ina, pwede rin Tang ina.”

Alandra’s eyebrow arched amusingly.

“I think I already heard that somewhere. That Tang ina,” she said with an accent, making her grandmother laugh a bit because of it.

She can still remember that kind of curse…that voice echoed her ears.

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER THREE

CARTER can’t really control himself. The way she moans really turns him on. He may be drunk but he’s still aware of what’s going on.

 

Hugging her both thighs with his arms, he continues suck every inch of her womanhood.

 

The girl is already soaking wet and her sweetness makes him more aggressive. Even if it’s so dark in the room, he can still memorize every part of this girl. Her long slender legs match with her sexy hips.

 

Gumapang ang isang palad niya mula sa hita nito paakyat sa flat na tiyan. Her breathing is heavy, he can feel it from the way her stomach moves. Both hands were grabbing his hair as if she would get lost if she didn’t have any hold on him.

 

“Uhhh, mmmm!”

 

Carter almost smirk when her hold tightened because he sucked her cl*toris. Umangat din ang pang-upo sa ere dahil sa kaluguran na nararanasan sa pamamagitan ng kanyang dila.

 

“T-that feels so g-good! Mmm, y-yes! Aahhh…y-yes.”

 

“Do you like this?” he asked and found her sensitive bud again to continue sucking it.

 

“Y-yes, so much, mmmm!”

 

Using his both palms, he grabs her ass to support her weight in the air.

 

“Wrap your legs around my neck,” he ordered.

 

“Y-yes, sir.” Then she giggles.

 

For some fucking reason, his manhood throbbed because of what she called him. That…sir.

 

The girl wraps her legs around his neck giving him more access between her thighs.

 

“I’m gonna suck this cl*t again,” he told her, voice is very husky.

 

“I’m gonna squirt in your mouth again. I swear.”

 

“I love it when you squirt in my mouth.”

 

“You lick so well. You blew my mind away,” she whispered, impressed.

 

“I can do more than eating your p*ssy. You just have to wait for more.”

 

Then he started to encircle his tongue around her femininity. He kept on swallowing the liquid that comes out from her inside, which he never did to anyone before.

 

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  CARTER woke up with hard on again. He groaned when he remembered that night again. Kahit sa panaginip niya ay binibisita siya ng maiinit na sandali kasama ang estrangerong babae at ang epekto sa kanya ay hindi man lang nagbabago. Her moans can still give him a boner.   He was still recovering from that steamy moment in his dream that he didn’t really realize that he wasn’t alone. Carter closed his eyes again when the two girls on both sides started to caress his hard dick before giving him a morning head.   One is licking his damn balls and the other one is now moving her head up and down while his dick is inside her mouth.   Those were just one of the days that he was really enjoying playing with different girls. Katulad din siya ng ibang kaibigan niya na hindi nakikipag-relasyon pero palagi niya namang sinisigurado na maayos ang paghihiwalay nila ng mga naging babae niya para maiwasan ang gulo.   At hindi rin naman niya hinahayaan na sumama ang mga ito sa kanya nang hindi niya naipapalaam sa mga ito kung ano ang gusto niya at kung ano lang ang kaya niyang ibigay. When women agreed to his rules, then it’s good, but when they did not agree, it’s also fine with him.   Dumating ang mga araw na nasasaksihan niya na isa-isang nagpapakasal na ang mga kaibigan niya. He’s happy for them but he admit that he felt lonely sometimes because the friends that he used to be with before, became unavailable mostly whenever he wanted to chill with them.   He was chilling alone in the island counter of D’ Club when unexpectedly Keith showed up. Nagulat pa siya dahil alam niya ay abala ito sa trabaho.   Keith ordered a beer from the bartender and sat in the high tool chair next to him.   “I thought you were busy as fuck.”   “I was, but can’t I have some rest, Altaraza?” Lingon nito sa kanya.   “How are you doing, brute? Haven’t seen you for a long while.”   “I am just busy with something…” then Keith sipped on his beer.   One thing he admires about Keith is he can talk to you and answer whatever your questions will be, but at the same time, he knew how to keep things privately to himself without offending you.   “Something?”   “Yeah.”   “A job outside?”   “Not really,” Keith answered shortly. “When did you start getting interested in my personal life, Altaraza?” There was a smirk on this brute’s lips.   “Just curious.”   “Just building something for the future.”   Mabuti pa ang gago naiisip na ang hinaharap, samantalang siya? Wala talaga sa isip niya! Is this fucking normal? Normal pa ba talaga siya?   “Baka magulat nalang ako isang araw kasal ka na rin, Tuazon.”   “It’s possible, but I guess the time is not yet right,” Keith muttered meaningfully.   Carter shifted his sitting position to face the brute. Even though Keith’s attention is on the beer in his hand, he can see that there’s a little spark in his eyes.   “So you’re really planning to settle down?”   “Of course. Who wouldn’t want to settle down with the one you love?” Keith asked him as if he’s disgusted with the fact that Carter doesn’t have a plan to settle down.   “You found her…”   “Luckily.” Then Keith shrugs his shoulder and sip on his beer again.   “Well, once I found the right one for me, I’ll settle down.”   “Bakit parang duda ako dyan sa sinasabi mo?” Tuya nito sa kanya, hindi talaga naniniwala na kaya niya naman mag settle down sa hinaharap kung gugustuhin niya at kung mahanap niya na nga talaga ang babae para sa kanya.   “I’m patiently waiting for the right one, Tuazon.”   “Because that right one is still studying?” May himig na sarkasmo sa tinig nito na halatang alam kung sino ang tipo niyang babae.   “Gusto kong makapagtapos muna siya ng pag-aaral at maabot niya ang pangarap niya.”   “Pwede mo naman siyang samahan sa pag abot sa pangarap niya kung gusto mo talaga siya.”   Nilingon niya si Keith sa simpleng patama nito sa kanya lalo na sa huling salita. May punto naman ang kaibigan, ano nga ba ang pumipigil sa kanya para sa paglapit kay Akira? Is it because of Neilsen? He respect his friend so much and he knew that Neilsen doesn’t like him for his sister.   At sino nga ba ang boboto sa kanya kung alam na alam ang karakas niya sa mga babae?   But people change, right? He can change himself.   “Ayokong tumulad kay Kuya.” Imbes ay sagot niya.   His brother—Clane fall in love with a girl that is years younger than him. Wala talagang pinipili ang pag-ibig, walang edad-edad, basta mahal mo, gawin mo ang lahat para mapasa ‘yo.   “O baka naman hindi ka gusto ng babaeng gusto mo…”   Carter groaned and rolled his eyes at Keith.   Siguro ang isa sa pinaka nakakainis tanggapin ay ang katotohanan na baka hindi nga talaga siya gusto ni Akira? Palaging nakabusangot ang mukha kapag nakikita siya at kulang nalang ay literal na itulak siya palayo.   “Tingin mo may nagugustuhan na siyang iba?” Wala sa sarili na naitanong niya.   “Bakit sa akin ka nagtatanong? Siya ang tanungin mo.”   “Classmate sila ni Yane, ‘di ba?”   “Yeah.”   “I’m sure Yane knew who’s Akira’s crush.”   Nilingon siya ni Keith na para bang nakakadiri ang topic nila.   “Brute, are we really going to talk about that? Crush?” Keith cringed. “You know if I were you, I’ll start to move my ass to get the girl I like.”   Hindi nagsalita si Carter. Sumimsim lang siya sa alak at nag isip isip.   Kung hindi siya kikilos, baka maunahan siya ng iba? Akira made him feel that she’s not interested on him, he need to work hard for her to like him.   “Ang dami daming nagkakandarapa sa ‘kin, bakit ba ipipilit ko ang sarili ko sa babaeng hindi naman ako gusto.” Sa huli ay sabi niya.   “Your feelings for her are shallow.”   “You think so?”   “I’m sure.”   “How did you say that? You don’t know how I feel.”   “Kailan ka kikilos? Kapag nakita mo na siyang may nagugustuhang iba?”   That question hit him. That’s when he decided to move his ass before it’s too late.   It was another moment with Keith Tuazon that he learned something from him again.     CARTER started to get Akira’s attention with effort. At the parking lot of the University, he waited for her. He have her number even before but he didn’t really text her or even call her. When he tried to reach her and luckily she answered, he grabbed the opportunity.   A pretty girl who stands in five feet and six inches walks gracefully towards the parking. Her bag is on her shoulder and when she saw him, she pouted her lips like a child.   “You’re too early, naghintay ka tuloy.” Bungad ni Akira sa kanya.   “I don’t mind.”   Carter opened a door for her. She hop in and muttered a Thank you.   “Where are we going?” she asked when they leave the University.   “Hotel.”   “Hotel?” Ulit nito, medyo nabigla.   Carter chuckled. “We’ll have dinner. What are you thinking?”   “W-wala. Umm, can I take a shower first and change my clothes?”   He just nods his head. She’s still in her school uniform and he’s not comfortable bringing her to the hotel with that kind of clothes. He doesn’t care about what other people say towards him and him together with girls, but he will not like it if people would start being mean to Akira and judge her.   Mas mabuti na na pareho silang presentable dahil ito ang unang beses na lalabas silang magkasama. Akira’s condo is located in Pasay. She allowed him to go inside and he waited patiently for her.   He’s not used to it. He didn’t want to wait, he easily gets bored. Kung nasa ibang pagkakataon, siguro ay umalis na siya at kumain mag isa. But it’s Akira, so, he needs to behave and remain his cool.   Napatayo siya nang matapos ang halos isang isang oras ay natapos na rin ito. She’s wearing a teal silk dress above her knee. She paired it with high heeled sandals and purse. Her hair is straight and it reach above her waist. She’s really a beauty. Mapapatay siya ni Neilsen kapag ginawan niya ng kalokohan ang kapatid nito.   “Is this a dinner date?” Akira asked when they are already inside the elevator.   He can smell her scent. He likes it when a woman smells good, but sometimes there’s a kind of smell that didn’t attract him sexually.   “You can tell…”   “Umm, where are we going after dinner?”   “Tell me where.”   Paglabas nila ng elevator ay binati kaagad sila ng gwardiya doon. Carter remain being gentleman. Pinapakiramdaman niya ang sarili kung natutuwa ba siya sa ginagawa niya.   They are inside the car and in the middle of the road when he tried to hold Akira’s hand.   Para siyang nakahinga ng maluwag nang pumayag naman ito. He can see that she’s blushing. It made him think that maybe this is her first time? It’s obvious that she’s not used to it.   “Are you nervous?” he teased because he can now feel that her hand is sweating a bit.   “Why would I?” Pinasungit nito ang boses sabay irap sa hangin.   “I won’t bite you.” He kept on teasing her so she can start being comfortable with him.   “Sabi ni Kuya Neilsen mag-iingat daw ako sa ‘yo.”   Doon ay napahalakhak si Carter. Inaasahan niya na naman ‘yon pero nakakatawa pa rin marinig galing mismo sa dalaga.   “Babaero ka raw kasi e.” Dagdag pa nito. “Wala bang magagalit sa ‘kin kapag nakitang magkasama tayo?”   “Wala.”   “Sigurado ka?”   “Sigurado ako, Akira.”   “Wala ka naman sigurong girlfriend ngayon?”   “I won’t be here with you if I have someone already.”   “So, you do girlfriends?”   “Not really.”   “No girlfriends? No relationships? Fuck buddy lang?”   Carter eyes widened a bit. Nilingon niya ito at naabutan na inosenteng nakatingin sa kanya, naghihintay ng sagot.   “Kapag pumasok ako sa isang relasyon, gusto ko ‘yung pang matagalan na.”   “A kind of relationship that will last forever?”   Sinulyapan niya ito. “Yes.”   “Hmm, okay.”   When they arrived at Altaraza Hotel the staff assisted them politely and brought them to a VIP room. He likes it there because he didn’t want to catch everyone’s attention when they dine in a hotel restaurant.   Akira has grown up physically but you can still say that she’s still very young in the way she acts and even the way she talks about things especially that adult stuff.   They started dating but it was secretly. Akira didn’t want everyone to know that they are dating. She even hid it from her brother, Neilsen.   What frustrates him is Akira didn’t even allow him to kiss her on the lips.   Dalawang buwan na rin siyang nagtitiis na hindi nakakahalik sa dalaga. But he admit that the more she became hard to get, the more he gets thrilled. It challenge him and it test his patience.   “Tayong dalawa lang?” tanong nito nang sunduin niya ulit sa Unibersidad na pinapasukan.   She’s soon to start with her internship and he even offered her to do it in their hotel but her pride is too high that she declined his offer. He can help her with that, she just needs to say Yes, but she’s too independent to do things on her own.   She invited Akira to Villa Altaraza this weekend before she starts her internship next week.   “Yeah. Our room is separate. Don’t worry.”   They had their romantic dinner at Altaraza Hotel again, this time he tries his luck again to kiss her.   Silang dalawa ang naroon si VIP room, pribado at walang istorbo. Carter hold Akira’s hand and brought it to his lips. From the candle lights, he can see how her cheeks rose.   He’s really attracted to her even before, he picture her as the kind of girl that men should marry. She’s too good to be true, while he’s too complicated.   Hindi siya sigurado kung paano sila magkakasundo pagdating ng panahon dahil halata na may mga bagay na hindi nila pareho gusto at hilig.   “Carter,” Akira whispered when he lean forward hoping to kiss her lips.   “Why?” Their lips are just inches away.   “Don’t kiss me.”   “Why not?”   “I’m not y-yet ready…I think,”   “Don’t you want to try?”   “J-just a kiss?”   “Yeah, what else in your mind?”   Marahan na itinulak lang nito ang pisngi niya sabay irap sa kanya.   “Hindi ka pa nahahalikan?” Manghang tanong niya.   Akira’s cheeks went scarlet. Nanliliit ang mga mata nito nang tignan siya, pilit itinatago ang kahihiyan sa katotohanan na nadiskubre niyang wala pang nakakahalik dito. Kaya pala hin’di basta-basta nagpapahalik sa kanya!   “Ano naman? Hindi pa ako pwedeng mag boyfriend dahil nag-aaral pa ako ‘no! Kaya virgin pa ang labi ko!” Sabay ismid nito sa kanya. “Palibhasa ikaw marami ka ng nahalikan e, kaya wala na sa ‘yo ‘yang halik halik na ‘yan.”   “It’s just a kiss, Akira.”   “Ayoko pa rin!”   “Okay.” Then he shrug his shoulder. “No kiss for me tonight.”   That night Carter started to realize that maybe Akira is not really ready to enter in a relationship and she’s not yet ready to be intimate with him.   He still didn’t lose hope, he continued dating her and he became contented to what she can only give him.   When the time came that he started catching a real feelings for her, that’s when the time Akira cut their communication.   Carter really don’t have any idea why she did that, why all of a sudden she dumped him. Just like that.   He didn’t expect that what Akira did will give a big impact on him. He’s very affected. He didn’t like the feeling of being left behind. Pakiramdam niya ay mag-isa na naman siya. Nakikita niya na naman ang sarili sa kadiliman.   Umasa siya na magkakaroon sila ng magandang relasyon sa hinaharap. He knew to himself that his feelings for her is real. He didn’t play around, he will never do that to her. He likes Akira a lot. He’s even willing to change himself so she could fully accept him.   Carter focus with his job to divert his attention. But every damn night, he couldn’t stop himself from thinking about her and her reason for leaving him, so he always end up drinking until he fell asleep.   Ni hindi niya makuhang ibaling sa ibang babae ang atensyon niya dahil alam niyang hindi iyon ang sagot.   He knew that his friends notice his behavior but they didn’t dare to ask him why. Hindi rin naman niya sasagutin kung magtanong nga ang mga ito.   Carter choose to stay in Villa Altaraza when he gets his off from work. Doon, medyo nararamdaman niya ang kapayapaan sa kanyang puso at isip kahit papano.   Sa sobrang pag-iisip, nahihirapan na siyang makatulog sa gabi. Saturday night, he drunk too much, trying to have a good sleep after. He was tired from work and thinking too much is stressing and fucking frustrating.   “Carter that’s enough.” He heard his brother voice, Clane.   He saw Colton removing the bottle of Jack Daniels above the table. His brothers are ready to take him to his room, but he won’t let them. He wants to finish drinking that last bottle.   “Let’s bring him to his room, Kuya,” Colton said calmly.   Nang kukunin na ni Colton ang kanyang braso, inilayo niya ‘yon mula rito, halos iwasiwas.   Carter shook his head drunkly. “I can walk by myself.”   “Okay, that’s good then.” It was Clane’s voice, he can hear the sarcasm in it.   But Colton insisted to grab his arm to make sure that he won’t lose his balance when he stand up. Iwinasiwas niya ulit ang kamay ng kapatid, hindi gusto na aalalayan siya nito.   “Let him.” His older brother’s voice was calm.   Hinayaan siya ng dalawang tumayo ngunit hindi pa man ay halos mabuwal na siya sa sobrang kalasingan. The two were quick to grab his arms so his face won’t meet the ground.   “I’m drunk…” he chuckled.   “You are.”   Akay-akay siya ng dalawang kapatid papasok sa mansyon nila. Sigurado siya na kapag nakita siya ng magulang na lasing na lasing, mapapailing na naman ang mga ito.   “You know when I love someone, I will never ever leave her,” he said out of the blue.   “I will do the same.” Clane muttered.   “I will stay by her side, Kuya.”   “That’s good.”   “And you know, even though the world will be against us, I’ll still fight for her…I’ll fight for our love.”   “Damn, he’s really drunk.” He heard Colton whispered.   “No, no, I’m not that drunk. I-I know what I am saying.”   The two almost carry him when they reach the grand staircase. Napapansin niya ang ilang kasambahay na hindi malaman ang gagawin kung tutulong ba, natataranta na ano.   “She’s so unfair. I like her but I hate what she did to me.” Then he laughed bitterly. “Hindi ako kailanman nang-iwan…wala akong iniiwan sa ere…pero b-bakit…”   Hindi niya na matuloy ang sasabihin dahil namimigat na ang talukap ng kanyang mga mata. They entered his room and it was so dark.   “And don’t turn on the lights. I want it dark,” he demanded drunkenly.   Carter passed out the moment his back felt the soft bed.   Akala niya ay madali niyang malalampasan ang ginawang pang-iiwan sa kanya ni Akira, pero nagkamali siya…dahil nang malaman niyang lumabas ito ng bansa, doon ay talagang naramdaman niyang wala na talagang pag-asa na babalik ito sa kanya.

CHAPTER 4 (SPG)

CHAPTER FOUR

“I THINK, I need to wash.” The girl said after reaching another orgasm.

Gumapang ang labi ni Carter paangat sa tiyan nito, hinalik-halikan niya ang parte na ’yon hanggang sa umabot ang halik sa ibabaw ng malulusog nitong dibdib. He can feel that his manhood in throbbing especially when it touches her wetness between her thighs.

His hard tip started to tease her entrance, which made her wrap her arms around his neck. Her hair is now messy, her lips are parted in pleasure. How he wishes he can remove that mask so he sees her whole face.

“I’ll wash you later.” Then he sucks the skin of her breast.

“Umm.”

She moves her hips to meet the tip of his manhood. It’s so hard that it hurts him. He wanted to take her roughly but he won’t do it because he knew that this is her first time. That night should at least be memorable to her because she will give herself to a stranger like him.

Bumaba ang isang kamay nito sa kanyang balikat at humimas doon nang umpisahan niyang dila-dilaan ang ut*ng nito. Carter closed his eyes because even her nipples taste like heaven. Sarap na sarap siya sa ginagawa niya at hindi na napigilan na sipsipin ’yon.

“Aahh,” her sexy moan echoes in his ears again.

Nararamdaman niya ang pagbaon ng mga kuko nito sa kanyang balikat habang salit-salitan na sinisipsip niya ang naninigas na nitong dunggot. It’s so crazy to think about it but he really seeing himself doing that thing to this girl every fucking day, he will never get tired pleasing her.

“Even though you’re biting it…” she was breathless. “…still, it feels so good.”

“If you’d allow me, I can please you every time you want.”

“But I don’t think we’ll see each other again after this night.”

Carter paused when he heard that. What the fuck did he just say? And what did she say?

“Why not?” His kiss travel up to her neck.

He silently sighed when he smell her scent, it’s really addicting. Her scent turns him on.

“Because this is only a one-night stand?”

“So, you don’t have a plan to keep in touch with me after this?” he asked, amused now.

From the dark shadow, he can see that she pouted her sexy lips. He wanted that lips!

“I don’t have a plan.”

Her honesty amazed him.

Hin’di ba at okay nga ’yung hindi siya nito hahabulin kinabukasan? He doesn’t like it when women chase him after he spent his night with them. One night is enough and that’s in his golden rules.

“Are you expecting that I will chase you after giving myself to you?” Her voice became sexier every single minute.

“I don’t expect you to chase after me but…would it be nice if we keep in touch?”

“For what?”

“You may want to do this again,” he teased and go back on kissing her neck.

Natawa ito ng bahagya na nagpangiti sa kanya. Kahit anong gawin yata nito ay magugustuhan niya, kahit ang tunog ng tawa ay nagtatagal sa pandinig niya.

“I think this will be my first and…maybe the last.”

“Aren’t you scared that you’ll give yourself to a stranger like me?”

“If I was in the right mind, I will never do this to a stranger.”

“Having sex with someone is more fun when both of you are not under the influence of alcohol.”

“I am drunk but I can still feel the fun…I can still feel the pleasure.”

“Yeah?” he whispered and tease her tight entrance with the tip of his manhood.

“W-what…” she sounds surprised when he made her feel his pierced down there. “Are you really…oh, my! Are you really going to put that thing inside of me?”

To his surprised, her hand went down and touch his hardness. Hinanap ng daliri nito ang hikaw niya doon at hindi nakakatulong na hawak nito ’yon dahil lalo lang nagpupumiglas sa galit ang alaga niya.

Carter buried his face in the skin between her neck, then moan a bit because it really feels good having her soft hand on his dick.

“I don’t wanna cum in your hand.”

“I am just making sure that you really have pierced dick. I can’t believe it!”

Marahan pa na gumalaw ang daliri nito sa ulo ng kanyang pagkalalaki, maingat na kinakapa ang hikaw sa dulo niyon. At hindi pa ito nakuntento nang ibinaba pa ang isang kamay upang mas masakal ng maayos ang alaga niya. Sa sobrang tigas ay napapamura siya, ramdam niya ang pag pintig.

“I need a release,” his breathing became heavy.

“Okay.” then she carefully brings his tip to her entrance.

Napapikit si Carter nang nakasentro na ang dulo ng ari niya sa lagusan ng dalaga. He can feel that the hole there is still close and he knew it’s going to be hard on his part because he needed to carefully take him even though his cock is screaming at him telling him to go inside and fuck her roughly.

“Embrace me,” he whispered huskily.

Inalis nito ang mga kamay sa ari niya at iniyakap ang mga braso sa kanyang batok. He slowly thrust forward, the more he enter her the more he can feel her nails on his back. Dumidiin ang mga kuko nito sa balat niya na para bang doon inilalabas ang sumasalakay na hapdi sa paunti-unti niyang pag-angkin dito.

Carter is really taking his time and he’s being a gentleman. If this wasn’t her first time, he’s sure they already moaning loud and sweating because of the pleasure of being one.

“Surprise me,” her voice softened.

Alam niya ang ibig nitong sabihin. She wanted him to take her quickly.

“You will be in more pain.”

“That’s the consequences of doing this, I’ll take it.”

“Brave girl,” he smirked and couldn’t help and kissed the side of her head.

Carter’s lips travel down to her face until it reach her lips. When their lips finally met, he felt like his dream to kiss her just came true. He was fantasizing to kiss her lips the moment he saw her in that Club. Mas nauna niya nga lang hinalikan ang labi sa pagitan ng mga hita nito bago ang totoong labi.

“Tang ina,” he curses under his breath between their lips.

“Sounds hot,” her hot breath made him even hornier.

Carter didn’t waste any more time, he attacked her lips with a thirsty kiss and thrust forward to enter her. Impit itong napaungol sa pagitan ng halikan nila nang tuluyan nakapasok sa loob ang pagkalalaki niya.

She’s very tight that it’s also hurt him being inside of her, but the feeling of satisfaction is one of a kind. He never felt this satisfied his whole life.

Nakabaon ang mga kuko nito sa kanyang likod habang sinasabayan ang galaw ng dila niya sa loob ng bibig nito. He knew that she’s still hurting with the fact that he just broke her hymen, through kissing torridly, it made her divert her attention from the pain.

Ilang minutong nagtagal ang ari niya sa loob nito, ilang minutong nakababad lang doon upang masanay ito sa haba at laki. He suck her tongue that made her moan again. Sa isip niya ay nangingiti siya dahil halatang hindi rin ito marunong humalik, ngunit ayos lang sa kanya ’yon dahil habang lumilipas ang minuto pag-eespadahan ng dila nila, natuto na itong sumabay sa galaw niya.

“Uuhhh, mmmm…” she made a sexy sound between their kisses when he started to thrust inside of her.

Ramdam na ramdam niya ang pagdulas ng pagkalalaki niya sa loob nito, hindi niya akalain na mas mararamdaman niya ang sarap kapag masikip ang kasiping. Pero aaminin niya rin na gusto niya rin ’yong tama lang ang luwag, ’yung sakto lang sa sukat niya.

Carter pace became fast after a few minutes. Umingay din lalo ang ungol nito na naging musika sa pandinig niya. Every time his tip hit her g-spot, they both let out a moan.

“Ohh! Oohh! Y-yes! Mmmm! Y-yes!”

It was like a marathon, his move became rough and fast. From the dark shadow, he watches her boobs bouncing and the bed is moving too.

“Uhh! Aahhh! Uhhh!”

When he felt like she’s already used with his size, Carter kneel and put her one leg above his shoulder. Marahas na binayo niya ang pagkababae nito, lalong tumitigas ang pagkalalaki niya, labis ang kaluguran na nararamdaman sa mga sandaling ’yon.

“Ahh! Umm! Uhh! Y-yes! P-please! Ohh! I think…I’m…I-I’m…Ohhh! Umm!”

Carter likes the fact that the girl is a moaner. He’s turned on and damn…he wanted more of her!

Her messy hair looks so hot, her mask made her mysterious and her lips were parted seductively while moaning and groaning in pleasure.

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WHEN Carter woke up, he’s sweating and his head is really hurt. He closed his eyes tightly and felt like his fucking dick is so hard. Hindi ’yon nakakatulong dahil ulo sa taas at baba ang masakit sa kanya, putang ina.

Whenever he dream about that night in Sydney, the effect on him didn’t change even a bit. Tinitigasan pa rin siya sa tuwina. Bakit ba hindi niya nalang hanapin kung sino ang babaeng ’yon at nang maparusahan niya ulit sa kama?

Instead of acting like an idiot because a girl left him, why doesn’t he just fix himself?

Carter tried to do what he should do. He started to help his brother and Keith with their Security Agency to make himself busier. Pinahigpit lalo ang seguridad sa Villa Altaraza nang umuwi ang mag-ina ng Kuya Clane niya.

The Agency is located near the Villa Altaraza, he can have an easy access. Iyon din ang dahilan kung bakit medyo naging limitado ang pagpunta niya sa D’ Club sa Maynila. Bukod pa doon, karamihan sa kaibigan niya ay talagang naging abala na rin sa sariling mga pamilya.

“Ganyan talaga ang buhay, hindi lahat nananatili sa tabi natin.” Si Keith, nasa kabilang treadmill ito.

Carter is already sweating. His attention is in front of him. Malalaking puno lang ang makikita doon, wala ng iba. Nasa liblib na bahagi ang Agency, pribado at hin’di basta-basta nagpapapasok ng kung sino lang.

Aside from his brothers, Keith is also the one that he trusts the most, that he can comfortably share with him his secrets, even if it’s about a girl.

“It would be nice if she say her goodbyes before she left.” The sarcasm and bitterness in his voice combined.

“Para sa ’kin, isa ang magpaalam sa pinaka mahirap gawin.”

Nilingon niya si Keith, sa kawalan din ito nakatingin.

“Kaya ayos lang na umalis nang walang paalam dahil lang sa nahihirapan kang gawin ’yon?” Umiling-iling siya, hindi sang-ayon.

“Unless I really love the person, I’d say my goodbyes before I leave.”

“Are you telling me that she doesn’t love me? That’s harsh, Tuazon.” Madrama niyang sinabi.

“Mararamdaman mo naman kung mahal ka, nagbulag-bulagan ka lang, Altaraza.”

That hit so bad! Ang taong ’to, wala man lang pasintabi kapag nagsasalita. Masakit talaga ang katotohanan ’no? Kailangan isampal pa sa harap niya?

“Yeah, you’re right. She didn’t love me.”

“That’s why you didn’t fight for her because you know that it will be useless.”

This brute is damn right! Ever since he knew that fighting for his feelings for her will be useless.

“If I were you, I’ll find the girl that you met in Sydney.”

That made Carter chortle. Nasa isip niya lang ’yon noong nakaraan. Mahirap nga lang hanapin ang taong hindi mo alam ang pagkakakilanlan.

“Do you think it’s a good idea?”

“Why don’t you try?” Balik tanong nito sa kanya.

Lumipas ang ilan pang minuto at sa boxing ring naman sila lumipat. They started throwing punch to each other.

“You can still go back if you really want, but why did you choose not to?” Carter asked Keith when their topic went to Military.

Ilang taon na rin na wala sa Militar si Keith. He received an honorable discharge. He also became a cop, but it didn’t last long. If why? He has no idea.

“Alam mo, ang taong wala masyadong alam, mas matagal ang buhay,” makahulugan na sabi nito.

Ramdam niya kaagad na hindi magsasabi sa kanya ang kaibigan ng kahit na ano para lang hindi madagdagan ang kaalaman niya!

“I’m not afraid to die, you know that…”

“I know, but I don’t wanna be the reason for your death.”

Carter quickly got the message. It was easy to understand what Keith was talking about. Lahat naman tayo ay may sekretong itinatago at alam niyang gano’n din ang kaibigan. Nag-iingat lang ito.

“I’m sure Kuya Clane knows about this…” he assumed.

“Hmm,”

Natigil ang kamao niya sa ere sa sagot na ’yon ng kaibigan. Pinanliitan niya ito ng mga mata.

“Gusto ko ng mag selos. Sinabi mo sa kanya pero hindi sa ’kin?” Asar na sambit niya.

“Did I say that?”

Inis siyang umirap at pinaulanan ito ng suntok na naiilagan naman nito at nasasalag habang tatawa-tawa dahil sa inaasta niya.

“Walang nakakaalam.” Sa huli ay sabi nito sa mababang tono.

BEFORE the official engagement party of his brother Clane and Ayesha Villamor, Carter went to D’ Club in Manila to chill.

Everyone in Villa Altaraza is busy, they tightened the security. They discovered that someone wanted to ruin the party and they need to do something with it.

He’s with his friends at the moment and it’s surprising because they are all present. Sa ganitong pagkakataon, sinisigurado nilang lahat ang suporta ng bawat isa ay nariyan lang sa oras na kailangan. Kahit na kasal na ang iba sa mga ito, maliban sa kanya, kay Kielton at Keith, naglaan talaga ng oras para sa pagtitipon na ’yon.

“I was telling these to all of you for your knowledge,” Clane started. “Someone wanted to ruin my engagement party and I won’t let this pass.”

“Who’s that someone?” Zyron asked.

“It’s Ayesha’s personal bodyguard. Samuel.”

Lahat ng mga kaibigan niya ay nasorpresa, ngunit hindi siya at si Keith dahil nauna silang nakaalam.

“This is not a prank, right? Wala naman vlogger satin?” ani Zyron, seryoso pa talaga si gago.

“Tarantado ka talaga, Fuentes. Tumahimik ka at makinig nalang, pwede ba?” Si Dwaye na may pagbato pa ng ice cube kay Zy.

“Bakit ang sungit mo na naman, Mendez? Hindi ka na naman ba pinatabi ng asawa mo sa pagtulog?” Patutyada ni Zyron na hindi yata talaga tatahimik.

“What’s the plan, Clane?” Drake seriously asked.

“The party will continue. I guarantee all of you that nobody will get hurt.”

“So, we will act like nothing is wrong?” It was Brooke.

“Yes. We’ll make Samuel believe that we are an idiot and we didn’t know his plan.”

“What is his plan by the way?” Banchero asked calmly.

He can feel the intensity between Howell and Keith. Ni hindi tumitingin sa isa’t isa ang dalawa. Carter knew the reason why. Howell is secretly in a relationship with Keith’s sister-Yane, and the brute didn’t really like the idea when he discovered it.

Siguro kung may kapatid siyang babae at nakipag-relasyon sa kaibigan niya nang hindi niya alam, bubugbugin niya rin ang kaibigan niya, sigurado. Kaya nagpapasalamat siya na wala siyang kapatid na babae.

“He plans to take my wife and my son away from me.”

“Ang lakas naman pala ng loob ng gagong ’yon.” Si Dwaye, iiling-iling.

“Pinagpaplanuhan niya palang kunin ang mag-ina ni daddy Clane…” Ani Zyron na sinamaan ng tingin ng Kuya Clane niya dahil sa tawag nito. “…bakit? Daddy ka naman huh!”

Nagtawanan ang mga kaibigan niya dahil parang nasindak si Zyron sa titig na ’yon ng kapatid niya pero hindi pa rin nagpatinag talaga.

“Can you just shut your mouth even just for a minute? Please? Fuentes?” Clane impatiently told Zyron.

“Napakasungit,” Zy murmured.

“Keith will handle the security, so I know you’ll be safe,” Carter informed his friends.

“Oo naman, idol ko ’to, e,” ani Zyron sabay akbay kay Keith na nilayuan lang ng huli, halatang hindi nakikipagbiruan.

Itong gagong Zyron lang naman ang pinaka kwela sa kanilang lahat na magkakaibigan na kahit seryoso ang usapan, babanat pa rin ng kalokohan.

Tinapik niya ang kamay ni Zyron na naka-akbay kay Keith.

“Oh si gago selos agad.” Patuyang sabi sa kanya nito. “Para inakbayan ko lang si Keith.”

Nagtawanan ulit ang mga kaibigan niya. Tarantado talaga ang isang ’to. Tumino na ’yan sa lagay na ’yan?

“Hayaan mo na Carter, malay mo huling akbay niya na ’yan kay Keith.”

Carter only snorted and continue removing Zy’s hand on Keith’s shoulder.

“Oo nga. Minsan ko lang makasama si Keith, hayaan mo na akong mag lambing. Hindi ko naman ’to aagawin sa ’yo, Altaraza.” Sabay halos yakapin pa nito si Keith na tahimik lang at napapailing.

“Tang ina mo, baliw ka talaga.” aniya, sabay simsim sa alak.

“Selos ka lang kamo.”

“Shut up, Fuentes.” Carter kicked Zyron’s leg, making Keith chuckle.

They continue talking about their plan while drinking.

“Kapag namatay lahat ng ilaw, ’yon na ’yon?”

“Yes, that’s the cue and you need to remain on your sit. Don’t panic.”

“My wife likes it dark, so it will be fine,” Drake said, making Dwaye’s rolled his eyes.

Drake’s wife is Dwaye’s sister by the way.

“Yumayakap agad sa ’kin ang asawa ko kapag madilim.” Si Brooke.

“Matapang ang asawa ko ’wag lang sa dilim.” Tatawa-tawa si Dwaye.

“My wife prefers dark, so, yeah, she’ll be fine.” It was Colton.

“Hindi takot sa dilim ang asawa ko, matapang ’yon. Kaya mahal na mahal ko ’yon.” Bida ni Zyron.

“Usapang mag-asawa na naman? This is not the right place for us Carter,” Kielton said dryly.

“Mag asawa na kasi kayo. Tama na ang pagtikim sa iba’t-ibang putahe.” Si Dwaye.

“Sa dami ng babaeng nakasiping niyo, wala pa naman naghahabol na nabuntis niyo?”

“Sayo pa talaga nanggaling ang tanong na ’yan Fuentes?” Sarkastikong sabi niya, sabay simsim ulit sa alak.

“Nagbago na nga kasi ako, Altaraza. Magbago na rin kayo ni Kielton. Baka maging puro panganay ang anak niyo.”

“Hindi ko hilig magpaputok sa loob. I’m safe.” Kielton was confident. “Ewan ko lang dito kay Carter.”

“Mayaman naman ang mga Altaraza kayang-kaya suportahan ang mga anak sa labas kung sakaling mayroon.”

“Proceed to the next plan,” Keith cut that conversation like as if it was nonsense.

“Yes, sir!” Zyron salute like a real soldier.

“Stay calm and just tell your family that Kuya Clane made a surprise to Ayesha that’s why the lights suddenly turned off.” Carter continued. “But the truth is, that time, we’ll catch Samuel.”

“For your protection, we’ll give each of you a bulletproof vest,” Clane added.

“We still have time so it will be great if you join us in shooting. Alam kong marunong naman kayong humawak ng baril, hasain lang ulit natin dahil baka kinakalawang na.”

Sumang-ayon naman ang mga kaibigan niya sa suhestiyon nilang ’yon. Mas mainam na may mga armas din itong hawak sa gabing ’yon para na rin maipagtanggol ang sarili kung sakaling kinailangan.

Noong gabing din ’yon ay bumalik sina Clane at Colton sa Villa Altaraza. Carter stay in Manila with Kielton like what they used to do. Ang mga kaibigan nilang may mga asawa na ay nagsi-uwian sa bahay ng mga ito.

“Drink moderately you two.” Bilin ni Keith sa kanilang dalawa ni Kielton.

“Don’t you want to join us?” Kielton asked.

“No, thanks. I still have some important things to do, Grande.”

“Ayaw mo pa rin magpakita kay Yane? Namimiss ka na niya.” Walang prenong sabi niya sa kaibigan.

Yane is currently doing her on-the-job training in Villa Altaraza. It reminds him of Akira. Kung sana hindi ito biglang umalis, marahil ay magkasabay ang dalawa sa pag-o-ojt. Carter shook his head to erase that thought.

“Not now. I will soon.”

Keith is really about to leave the Club and for some fucking reason, Carter stood up and give the brute a tight embrace.

Tinapik-tapik lang nito ang balikat niya.

“Payakap nga rin.” Tatawa-tawa si Kielton at nakiyakap din.

He really honor their friendship. Masasabi niyang ibaang klase ang pagkakaibigan nilang dalawa. Marami na silang pinagdaanan at parehong humarap kay kamatayan.

When Keith embrace both of them like his little brothers, Carter felt like something hit his chest.

Nahahati siya kung yayakapin niya pa ba ito ng mahigpit o luluwagan at papakawalan.

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER FIVE

SOME of their friends already arrived in Villa Altaraza the day before the engagement party. Everything is all set up and planned well. They are so eager to catch Samuel on the spot.

It annoys him every time he saw that culprit walking freely around the Villa. Where did he get the audacity to act like he didn’t have a plan to ruin the engagement party tomorrow night?

They are inside Keith’s office in La Secreta. It’s the name of the security agency.

“Why don’t you just assign me to catch that asshole? Are you doubting my skills, Kuya?” Carter gets more and more irritated because his brother didn’t give him the job to catch Samuel.

“Our men can do that, Keith can do that job too,” Clane answered calmly. “I trust you so much that’s why I assigned you to look after Ayesha.”

Gusto niya pa rin magreklamo pero alam niyang buo na ang desisyon ng Kuya niya. Sa kanya ipinagkatiwala ang kaligtasan ni Ayesha Villamor, ang fiancee nito, sa oras na gumalaw na si Samuel at ang mga tauhan nito.

“Kailangan natin masigurado ang kaligtasan ng pamilya niyo at ng mag-ina ni Clane…” Si Keith.

“Like as if I don’t know that?” He sounds really annoyed that he almost cut Keith while still talking.

“…kaya sumunod ka sa kung ano lang ang ibinigay na trabaho sa ’yo.” Pagpapagtuloy nito sa unang sinabi.

“You can assign Colton to look after Ayesha,” hindi niya napigilang sabihin dahil sa totoo lang gustung-gusto niya na siya ang humuli kay Samuel, gusto niya ay kasama siya sa grupo nila Keith.

“Colton’s team will look after our parents and other guests, Carter.” Ang boses ng Kuya Clane niya ay kalmado pero alam niyang naiirita na rin ito sa kanya dahil sa pamimilit niya sa gusto niyang gawin bukas ng gabi na salungat sa utos nito.

“Clane is right, Ayesha needs tight security tomorrow because she’s the main target…” It was Drake. “…and you - Carter is the only person he trusts the most to do the job aside from Keith.”

“Tama!” Si Zyron na tumango-tango pa. “Basta ako sa pagmamaneho ako naka-assign, ayos na ako do’n. Alam kong tiwala sa ’kin ang mga kaibigan natin na ligtas ang buhay nila kapag ako ang nasa manibela.”

“Wala naman kaming choice, Zyron,” ani Dwaye, may simpleng panunuya.

“Hindi kaya kita pasakayin sa sasakyan, Mendez?”

“You can’t do that, I know.” Then Dwaye grinned evilly at Zy who only leered.

“What if Samuel changes his plan at the last minute? What if they do the plan B?” Carter asked critically.

“Then we’ll still stick with our Plan A. The safety of our families and guests is the number one priority here.”

According to their trusted source, Samuel’s Plan A is to catch Ayesha and his Plan B is to catch Cole, Clane’s son, his nephew.

Sa dami ng security na nakapalibot sa buong lugar, alam niyang mahihirapang makalusot ang grupo ni Samuel palabas ng Villa Altaraza. Dahil kahit sa labas ng Villa ay may mga security na naka-abang na hindi nakikita.

“What if Keith’s team failed?” Carter glances at the brute who’s sitting comfortably on the couch.

Keith puffed his cigarette before he speak.

“Nobody can tell what will happen tomorrow night, we need to be very, very careful. But one thing I can assure you, to all of you, is that I am very willing to risk my whole life just to save an innocent life. How’s that, Altaraza?” There’s a smirk on Keith’s lips, like as if he’s challenging him.

Of course he trust Keith a lot, but he can’t trust his men. O baka kaya gano’n ang iniisip niya ay dahil gusto niyang siya ang trumabaho sa trabaho ng mga ito bukas ng gabi?

Hin’di ba masyadong pabigat ang inaasta niyang hindi pagsunod kaagad sa plano at sa trabahong ibinigay sa kanya?

“I know you’re so eager to catch that asshole, but we need to be more patient, Carter.” His brother muttered and puffed his cigarette.

Carter’s location tomorrow night is near the stage while Keith and his men will guard the doors.

Why the hell he suddenly wanted to be with Keith tomorrow night by the way? Maybe because he missed working with him? And tomorrow night is his chance but it won’t happen!

KINUNDISYON niya na ang sarili para sa araw na ’yon. Carter is inside his room in Villa Altaraza, above the table is his guns and knifes. He assemble one of his gun that he will use tonight. Naagaw lang ang atensyon niya nang may mag pop up na isang mensahe sa cellphone niyang nasa gilid ng inuupuan.

The private message was from an unregistered number. He’s about to ignore the message but the image of it caught his whole attention.

He felt like his heart really beating fast when he saw a picture of Akira in a park…but what made him mad is the fact that she’s with a man, they hold each other’s hands romantically while smiling at each other.

It was a stolen shot and he really doesn’t have any idea who was the sender. When another message popped up, Carter let out a breath.

From: Unknown Number

My sister looks happy, I thought you two were dating?

Carter knew it was Neilsen.

Naramdaman niya ang tila pagbigat ng bawat pintig ng kanyang puso. Hindi niya alam kung nasasaktan ba siya o ano.

Carter ignored the message but Neilsen sent another one. Hindi niya kayang pigilan ang sarili na huwag iyon basahin.

From: Unknown Number

We discovered that Akira’s pregnant. Are you sure you are not the father?

Sa balitang ’yon ay talagang naramdaman niyang nasasaktan siya. He won’t deny that fact.

Alam ni Carter sa sarili na unti-unti niya na namang tinatanggap ang ginawa sa kanya ni Akira, pero bakit kailangan niya pang malaman ang lahat ng ito? Hindi ’yon nakakatulong. Nasasaktan siya at nagagalit.

Carter chose not to reply to Neilsen. Instead, he turned off his cellphone and throw it above the bed.

His hands were shaking while he continue to assemble his guns. Ilang minuto na siyang nakatapos ngunit nanatili siyang nakatitig sa kawalan. Sa balkonahe, nakita niya na unti-unti ng kinakain ng dilim ang kulay kahel na kalangitan.

Nang marinig niya ang dalawang magkasunod na katok sa pinto, alam niya na kaagad kung sino ’yon…si Keith.

Carter stood up and boringly walked towards the door. Keith’s stoic face welcomed him. The brute is wearing a black jacket and even his aura screams darkness.

“Yes?” He arched his brow.

“Your phone was out of reach.”

“I turned it off.”

“Turn it on.” Keith almost cut him off.

Carter sighed. Sa totoo lang ay nawalan siya ng gana nang malaman niya ang balita tungkol kay Akira at sa pagbubuntis daw nito.

“I will. Why are you here?”

“Get your ass out of here.”

“I still have thirty minutes before my duty.”

“Stay in my position for an hour.”

“Why?” Carter curiously asked.

“I’ll visit Yane. I heard she’s sick.”

“Oh-oh, she won’t attend the party then?”

“Staying at home tonight is much better for her.”

“Right, I’ll be there in a minute.”

Carter was about to leave the door to get his things when she heard Keith spoke again.

“Don’t forget your vest, Altaraza.”

Nang nilingon niya ang kaibigan ay likod nalang nito ang nakita niyang papaalis.

Kinuha niya ang mga kakailanganin at ang bullet proof vest ngunit hindi niya pa ’yon sinuot.

Carter positioned himself at the entrance door of the event area. Ang mga bisita ay unti-unti ng nagsisidatingan. Mga bigatin ang mga panauhin sa gabing ’yon at malalapit na kaibigan ng pamilya nila. Ang iba ay may sariling dalang bodyguard kahit na mahigpit naman ang seguridad ng Altaraza.

“Where’s Keith?” Carter heard that voice from his earpiece, it was from Clane.

Hinanap niya ang kapatid, nakasuot ng tuxedo, nakatayo at may hawak na baso ng alak, napapaligiran ng ilang may edad na lalaki, na pawang mga negosyante rin.

“Binisita si Yane. Miss mo na agad?” Pang-aasar niya sa kapatid.

“Shut up,”

Lumipas pa ang mga sandali at dumami na rin ang mga bisitang dumating. Keith went back in Villa Altaraza right before the party started.

“How’s she?” Carter asked his friend.

“Still sick.” Keith answered coldly, giving him a vibe that ‘let’s start working’.

Ilang sandali niya pang tinititigan ang kaibigan na wala talagang emosyon sa mukha bago siya lumipat malapit sa stage.

Everyone is enjoying the party like what they supposed to do. Nasa stage na ang Kuya Clane niya karga ang anak nitong si Cole, nakatayo sa tabi nito si Ayesha.

Carter’s eyes were sharp, he won’t let anyone get near the stage, especially Samuel’s men.

Clane is doing his speech when Carter saw Samuel shifted his standing position, may halos sampung metro ang layo nito kay Keith. The brute was silent and his eyes were sharp too. Tahimik nilang binabantayan ang kilos ni Samuel at ng mga tauhan nito.

“Focus with Ayesha,” He heard Keith’s low voice. “Your eyes could kill that asshole.”

Inilipat ni Carter ang tingin kay Keith na naka-angat ang sulok ng labi.

“Focus with that asshole. ’wag ako ang bantayan mo, Tuazon.” May sarkasmo sa tinig niya at halos matawa nang samaan siya nito ng tingin.

“Did you just leave your vest behind the door?” Keith asked him, a little disappointed.

That’s when Carter realized that he really did leave it there! It was behind the door where Keith’s located. Kinapa niya pa ang tuxedo na suot at alam niyang wala siyang bullet proof vest sa loob. Sa kakaisip niya sa ginawa sa kanya ni Akira, hindi niya na naalala pa ang vest na ’yon.

“I’ll get it in a bit.”

“No, stay in your position. I’ll ask my men to give it to you.”

“Okay, thanks, brute.”

Nasa kalagitnaan ng pagsasalita si Clane nang biglang namatay lahat ng ilaw.

Carter was very quick to move and went to the stage. It was so dark but he can still see the shadows of his brother and Ayesha.

Umugong ang mga tili ng pagkataranta galing sa mga panauhin. He’s aware that Samuel and his men is now moving secretly.

“They are moving. Get her now! Now!”

Carter grabbed Ayesha away from Clane, he covered her mouth with his hand so she won’t make any noise.

Ramdam niya kaagad ang pagkabigla at takot galing dito dahil na rin sa panginginig ng mga kamay na nakahawak sa mga braso niya.

“Ano ba ang nangyayari? Nasaan ang mag-ama ko?” Sunud-sunod ang tanong ni Ayesha nang makabawi.

Carter needs to act like he didn’t know anything, so she won’t panic though she already was.

“Dalhin mo na ako sa mag-ama ko. Ang baby ko, baka nagugutom na ’yon.” Dagdag pa nito.

But Carter remain silent. Pinapakiramdaman niya pa ang paligid, maingay pa at halatang nagkakagulo.

“Carter, ayos lang naman, ’di ba? Nawalan lang ng kuryente?”

“Where?” He muttered when he heard someone is talking on his earpiece. “Si Kuya? The fuck? Bakit? si Kuya?”

He really needs to make Ayesha believe that he doesn’t know anything about what’s going on.

“What happened? Si Clane? What happened to my husband?” Panic consumed Ayesha’s voice.

Carter carefully guides Ayesha away from the dark. They went inside the car to go to their mansion.

He did his job, he was able to save Ayesha from Samuel. Sa ganoong paraan alam niyang mapapanatag na ang Kuya Clane niya dahil ligtas na ang babaeng mahal nito.

He went outside after he brought Ayesha to her mother. Naabutan niya ang mga tauhan nila doon na walang magandang balita sa kanya. They were struggling to track Clane’s location.

“Sayang lang ang ibinabayad sa inyo, tang ina, magsialis kayo rito sa harap ko!”

Alam nilang lahat na hindi nanlaban ang kapatid niya dahil kasama nito ang anak. Isa rin sa inaasahan nila na kasama sa plano ng mga kalaban na kunin si Cole, nagkamali lang ng galaw ang mga ito dahil kasalukuyang ang kapatid niya ang may karga sa anak, at hindi si Ayesha.

“Sir, na-track na po namin ang lokasyon nila.”

Pakiramdam niya ay nabunutan siya ng tinik.

“Kasalukuyan silang lihim na sinusundan ng ibang tauhan natin. Hindi pa sigurado kung saan papatungo, pero may mga mata na po tayong naka-abang.” Patuloy pa ng tauhan.

“Puntahan na natin, Kuya,” Colton told him.

“W-where are they? How’s my baby?” Ayesha interrupted, she’s panicking.

“No specific location yet, but I assure you that Cole will be safe in Kuya’s hands.”

“Puntahan natin. Let’s go!” Ayesha was so eager to go with them.

“No, you better stay here,” he said. A little bit impatient.

“Hindi! Ayoko! Sasama ako sa inyo! Puntahan na natin ang mag-ama ko!”

“Gusto mo bang patayin kami ni Kuya?” Iritadong baling niya ulit sa sister in-law niya. “At tingin mo ba papabayaan niya ang anak niyo? Let’s trust him, please?”

“No! I want to see them!” She insisted, making him groan annoyingly.

Kapag ba ganito katigas ang ulo ng babae, hanggang saan kaya aabot ang pasensya niya? At paano nakakayanan ng Kuya Clane niya pakisamahan ang brat na ’to? It’s obvious that it needs a lot of patience and understanding to be with Ayesha Villamor. Hindi niya alam saan kumukuha ang kapatid niya ng mahabang pasensya.

“Please, Ayesha, let us do this job alone. Kapag nalaman ni Kuya na kasama ka namin, baka mas lalong lumala ang sitwasyon. Sana maintindihan mo.” Si Colton sa kalmadong tono.

Sa kanilang tatlong magkakapatid, si Colton na ang may pinaka mahabang pisi ng pasensya. Dahil siya? Maiksi lang ang kanya at sobrang bihira na mapahaba niya ang pasensya.

“Magdadala nalang kami ng bottled milk para kay Cole,” ani Colton.

Umiling-iling si Ayesha, ipinipilit talaga ang gusto. Sa totoo lang, sumasakit na ang ulo niya sa kapipilit nitong sumama sa kanila kahit na delikado ngunit kailangan niya rin intindihin na labis lang itong nag-aalala sa kalagayan ng mag-ama nito.

“Mababaliw ako kakahintay dito! Kaya isama niyo nalang ako kung ayaw niyong magkaro’n ng sister in-law na baliw! Kayong dalawa.” She pointed her finger at him and Colton, making them gasped.

“Woah!”

When they received a call from the enemy, Carter was the one who answered it.

“500 million in exchange for your brother and nephew’s head. I will give you 24hours to settle the payment or else I will kill them!” The voice from the other line threatened.

His jaw clenched. Lalo siyang nanggigil na makaharap ang mga ito at mabigyan ng leksyon.

“I will send you the location. No media. No policemen. Only you and the money.” The enemy added.

“Kindly bring bottled milk for my son.” It was from his brother’s voice on the other line, it was calm yet still sounds dangerous.

“Oh, God!” Ayesha gasped when she heard Clane.

“Don’t you dare bring my wife here, or I will kill you, brother.” Bilin pa nito sa kanya na nagpaikot lang ng mata niya.

“You heard your husband?” Baling niya kay Ayesha. “Papatayin niya ako kapag isinama ka namin. You better stay here and wait for them.”

They waited for the bottled milk before they left the mansion.

Carter was holding the bag of bottled milk for Cole while they are inside the van.

“Where’s Keith?” he asked their men.

“Nandoon na, Sir.”

“Connect me with them.” He ordered because he lost his contact with Keith and Clane.

They wore new devices to connect with the two. They are near to the old building and already have safe communication with his brother inside.

“We’re close,” Colton informed the two. “Keith, where the hell are you?”

“Second floor. Watching these idiots before I kill them.”

Carter rolled his eyes with the smug on Keith’s voice. After a few minutes, they arrived near the building. Madilim ang buong lugar at puno ng matatayog na damo. Sa gitna ay ang lumang gusali kung nasaan ang mga ito.

“We’re here. Kuya, wala bang bintana dyan sa kwarto niyo?” he asked his brother.

“Kung meron, sinabi ko na,” sagot nito, punung-puno ng sarkasmo sa tinig.

“Kapag tumatanda na talaga, madalas na ang pagiging masugit.” Balik na pang-aasar niya at sumipol-sipol.

“You better hurry and bring me the bottled milk.”

“Magpapahuli na lang ako para maibigay ko sa ’yo ’tong gatas ni Col,” aniya, hawak ng mabuti ang maliit na bag na may lamang bottled milk ng pamangkin.

Tang ina, pwede na siyang bigyan ng medalya sa pagiging the best tito. Medyo nakakatawa lang isipin na giyera ang pupuntahan niya pero gatas para sa bata ang dala niya?

“Yeah, I think, that’s much better.” Sarkastikong pagsang-ayon niya. “Double time. Come on.”

They quickly went inside the old building. Magkaiba ang way nila ni Colton upang hindi sila mamataan kaagad ng mga bantay.

“Do you have your vest, Kuya?” Colton asked all of a sudden.

“Wala,” sagot niya at nagpatuloy sa tahimik na paglalakad.

“Meet me in the hallway, Altaraza.” It was Keith’s voice.

“Miss mo agad ako, Tuazon?” Tudyo niya.

“I’ll give you my vest.”

That made Carter smile. “Okay, you’re so sweet.”

Carter made his way to the hallway. Iniiwasan niya ang mga bantay na armado. Sa gilid ng hagdanan papunta sa pangalawang palapag, nakita niya na nakatayo doon si Keith. At kung lalapitan niya pa ito, malaki ang posibilidad na may makakita sa kanya.

“Throw it,” he said.

Keith shrugged his shoulder and threw the bulletproof vest and he caught it smoothly.

“You need it more than me. Bumalik ka ng humihinga,” Keith muttered before the brute went back to his position.

“I will. See you later, Tuazon.”

Wala na siyang narinig pa na tugon galing sa kaibigan. They focused with their real job for that night.

Carter bravely entered the room where he was welcomed by a bunch of armed men.

“Here’s the money, Samuel!” Carter said lazily and showed the them the black duffel bag. “Tapusin na natin ’to, bago pa tayong lahat magkasakitan dito.”

“Tumahimik ka!” Bulyaw sa kanya ni Samuel na ikinainit lang ng ulo niya lalo.

“Tang ina mo, barilin mo ako, tatahimik ako.” Mayabang niyang inihain ang sarili sa kalaban, idinipa ang mga braso, nanunubok.

Siguro kahit wala siyang bulletproof vest, he’s still doing this to Samuel to trigger the asshole. Carter is also aware that Clane didn’t like his behavior, but he doesn’t give a damn.

“Ayokong maranasan ang iwan ng babae baka lahat ng bala ay kaya ko na rin saluhin.” Narinig niyang sabi ni Keith.

Carter groaned. This brute is ruining the moment! Kailangan pa talagang ipaalala sa kanya na iniwan siya ng isang babae?

“Fuck you, Tuazon.” He hissed.

“Bakit hindi ka na magpaalam sa anak mo, Altaraza?” Samuel keeps on annoying Clane.

Pero siya itong naiirita at nanggigil na sa mga sandaling ’yon.

“Bakit hindi na natin tapusin ’to? Ang daming satsat, putang ina.” Mainit ang ulo na sambit niya, nauubos na talaga ang pasensya.

“Here’s your money fucking money, Samuel.” Carter throws the black duffel bag at the center. “Are we done?”

“Not yet, Altaraza. Masyado kang mainit. Tumahimik ka nalang dyan at panoorin kung paano ko pabagsa ’kin sa harap mo mismo itong kapatid mo.”

Then Samuel gave an evil smile.

The audacity of this asshole to assume that he can bring his brother down?

“Gago. Ang dami mong sinasabi. Mag one on one na kayo ni Kuya para malaman mo kung sino ang papanoorin kong bumagsak sa inyong dalawa.”

“Bakit hindi nalang tayo ang mag one on one muna? Masyado kang maanaga,” hamon sa kanya ni Samuel, nasagad na rin ang pasensya.

At wala siyang inaatrasang laban. Si kamatayan nga hinaharap niya, ito pang gagong ’to?

“Okay, pagbibigyan kita.” Bored na inayos niya ang kwelyo ng damit. “Walang sisihan kung mapatay kitang putang ina mo ka.”

From his ear device, he heard Keith chuckle. “Show to that asshole how badass you are, Altaraza.”

Carter only smirked and readied himself. Si Colton at Keith ay pinagpustahan pa sila, ang mga tarantado, nakuha pa talagang mglaro.

Carter walked towards the center. Around him is armed men. Lumapit na rin sa harap niya si Samuel, may maangas na ngiti sa labi na akala siguro ay kaya siyang pabagsa ’kin.

The asshole throw a punch but he was quick to avoid it. Carter throws one hard punch in Samuel’s stomach and he’s quite skilled to avoid his fist, but not totally, he hit him but it wasn’t solid.

While they are fighting, the other men became more observant. Ngunit nang makita na ng mga ito na napupuruhan niya na si Samuel, doon ay isa-isa na siya nitong inatake.

Carter knew it was a good moment for Clane and Cole to escape because he already got the enemy’s attention.

From his ear device, he heard that Colton and Keith are going in to help him.

Everything is in mess and he can hear a gunshot. It didn’t bother him at first, but when the gunfire continues, Carter started to get distracted.

Nang lumingon siya sa bandang likuran, nakita niya si Colton na nakikipaglaban sa dalawang lalaki. Sa kabilang bahagi ay ekspertong pinatumba ni Keith ang tatlong lalaking sabay-sabay na umatake sa kanya.

The other man in front of him use a knife, Carter expertly caught the man’s wrist and twisted it, making the sharp tip of the knife pointed at his stomach.

Wala siyang naramdamang awa nang ibaon niya ang kutsilyo na ’yon sa tiyan ng kalaban dahilan kung bakit unti-unti itong napadapa sa sahig.

The blood on the man’s stomach is flowing from his hand to the floor, it reminded him of his days in the middle of the war when he watched his troop died in front of him with a knife on his stomach.

Carter blinked to erase that traumatic event of his life.

Huli na nang bumalik siya sa tamang konsentrasyon dahil naramdaman niya ang matalim na bagay na tumusok sa kanyang tagiliran.

Panandalian lang ang sakit, nahawakan niya ang kamay na ’yon at mahigpit na pinilipit. Nabitawan nito ang kutsilyo na naiwan sa tagiliran niya. He gave the man a strong punch on the jaw and he kicked his face, making the man lost his consciousness.

Carter found his brother, trying to escape with Cole, but he also saw Samuel holding his gun that pointed in Clane’s direction.

“Clane!” Tawag ni Keith, nakita rin nito ang baril ni Samuel na nakatutok sa kapatid niya.

Kung bakit ay parang napako ang mga paa ni Carter sa kinatatayuan. Wala siyang maramdamang pisikal na sakit. Animo bumagal ang galaw ng kanyang paligid.

The gunfire echoed in his ears. He gets distracted.

Everything from the war flashes in his mind…it was like a reminder that he’s not yet fully recover from his mental illness. Everything around him and the sounds of gunfire, trigger his anxiety.

Carter watched Keith quickly ran in between Samuel and Clane.

His heart almost skip a beat when he saw how the bullet directly hit Keith’s chest.

“Keith!” He heard Colton’s voice.

Everything around him stopped and became blurry.

Unti-unting bumagsak sa sahig si Keith, mabilis na dumaloy ang dugo galing sa dibdib nito, halos balutin ng kulay pulang likido na ’yon ang damit ng kaibigan.

Carter closed his eyes tightly when he felt a sharp pain on his stomach, he got shot. Napaluhod siya sa sahig, sapo ang tiyan na may tama.

Sa kabila ng pisikal na sakit na nararamdaman, sa kabila ng kaguluhan sa kanyang isipan na pilit siyang pinapadapa dahil sa mga nakakawala sa sariling mga ala-ala na naranasan dulot ng giyera, nagawa niya pa rin sipatin ang matalik na kaibigan na nakahandusay sa sahig, sapo ang duguang dibdib.

Hindi niya nakitaan ng paghihirap ang mukha ng kaibigan, ngunit halata na ang pagkawala ng kulay sa labi nito.

The fact that Keith’s face is facing his direction and he’s staring back at him, give his heart pain.

Carter gasped when another shot hit his chest but this time, he didn’t feel anything because of the fucking bulletproof vest!

“You’ll be fine, brute.” He saw Keith’s mouthed when the brute witnessed the bullet failed to be inside his chest. “See you later…” then Keith smirked at him weakly and slowly close his eyes as if he needs some rest to survive that night.

CHAPTER 6 (SPG)

CHAPTER SIX

NO MATTER how much Alandra wanted to forget that night, she couldn’t, her mind kept remembering every bit of it for years now. It was one summer night in Australia when she and her friends met a group of guys inside the Club.   They randomly picked each of those ununiformed Military men to be their partners and decided to play dirty games with them.   Those were the days where she can tell that she became too much to herself and being with those kinds of friends was a big mistake.   She got drunk but she’s sure she wasn’t drugged, she’s just so drunk and really wasted. Lahat silang naroon sa loob ng hotel room na ‘yon ay talagang mga lasing na at hindi na nakayanan pang pigilan ang mga sarili na maglaro ng apoy.   There were times that those memories of her with a stranger man will suddenly flash her mind in the middle of the night before she goes to bed.   What annoys her is the fact that even until now she gets turned on every time she thinks about him and their steamy moment. It was the hottest and wildest moment of her life back then.   Under the bubbled bathtub full of red petals flower, Alandra took a slow breath. She’s alone inside, surrounded by romantic candle lights. She closed her eyes and relax all her senses. It was a tiring week and she really need a damn break.   Sa pagpikit ng kanyang mga mata ay bumalik ang mga ala-ala ng mga maiinit na sandali noong gabing ‘yon kasama ang estrangherong lalaki.  

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ALANDRA forgot her friends who she was with at that hotel. The last time she saw them is they are fucking each other together with those men that they met in Club. Her partner brought her to another room to get their own privacy.

 

The fact that he wanted privacy and that he didn’t want to share her with his friends, made her smile inwardly. It seems so special but she knew that he only did that so he can have her on his own.

 

Paano nga pala kung sinabayan nila ang mga kaibigan? Would she allow herself to be fucked with different man in one night? That idea made her cringe.

 

Alandra is facing the headrest of the bed, her body is bent, kneeling above the bed and she’s gripping the pillow while the man is fucking her roughly from behind.

 

The way she grip on her waist and the way he thrust deeper, really made her moan. She can tell that he’s well-experienced in bed because he knew exactly what he’s doing.

 

“Ohh! Ohh!” She keeps on moaning especially when the tip of his pierced dick hit her g-spot.

 

Alandra had no idea that having sex feels so good until that night. It was her first time and believe it or not, she just gave her virginity to this stranger who was wearing a fucking masquerade mask like her.

 

She let out another moan when the man slapped her butt cheek then buried himself inside of her, he perfectly hit that so-called g-spot and heaven knows how much pleasure it gives her.

 

“Aaahh, fuck! Y-yes, y-yes…uhhh, uhh!”

 

She may be drunk but she’s still aware of what’s going on and the kind of feeling that this man behind her made her feel. It’s addicting and her body literally asks for more of it. The heat between them is hard to ignore, they both wanted this.

 

“Tang ina,”

 

She heard him say that unfamiliar words again, the way he muttered it feels like he’s cursing but in a fucking sexy way.

 

Dumiin pa lalo ang pagkapit ng lalaki sa bewang ni Alandra at may gigil na binayo ang pagkababae niya. Her eyes dilated and her mouth form into a big O when he buried himself after a few deep thrust.

 

Kung kahibangang aminin na labis na sarap ang nararamdaman niya, then be it. She’s so drown with that tingling sensation.

 

She can feel the tip of his pierced dick at the lower part of her abdomen and that’s what made her reach another orgasm.

 

“Oohhh, mmm…”

 

Alandra buried her face on the pillow and allowed herself to feel that beautiful release.

 

Hindi pa siya halos nakakatapos ay naramdaman niya na ang mainit na dila na humimod sa kanyang pagkababae.

 

Nakagat ni Alandra ang pang-ibabang labi dahil sa kakaibang sarap na nararamdaman lalo na kapag sumasayad sa balat niya doon ang hikaw nito sa dila.

 

She’s very impressed with his pierced dick and tongue. Dumadagdag ang mga ‘yon sa kiliti at sarap. Gustung-gusto niya.

 

The man grab her butt cheek and continue licking her wet femininity. Hindi niya mapigilan na igiling ang balakang at sundan ang bawat hagod ng dilang ‘yon sa kanyang kaselanan.

 

“Your tongue is really magical,” she whispered, she’s so pleased.

 

“Yeah?”

 

“Mm yeah, sir, mmm…”

 

Alandra is closing her eyes and biting her lips while the man made himself busy licking her womanhood. He’s really good at it. Ilang oras din nitong kinain ang pagkababae niya bago sila humantong sa totoong laban sa kama.

 

She can also feel that her womanhood is swollen not just because he’s huge and hard as steel, but he really made her pussy his dinner that night.

 

“Ooohh!” she gasped when he licked her butthole.

 

Naimulat niya ang mga mata dahil iba rin ang sarap na hatid sa kanyang kapag naroon na sa parteng ‘yon ang dila nito. It gives her goosebumps but in a pleasurable way.

 

Alandra grinds her hips again and giggles every time his tongue reaches her butthole.

 

“Mine,” she heard him whispered territorially then he continue moving his pierced tongue all over her femininity.

 

After a few minutes, they changed their position.

 

Alandra is like a good girl who will just obey whatever this man told her, especially when it comes to their position. He’s really a dam expert in bed.

 

Despite the darkness inside that room, she can still see some of his tattoos, it’s just that she can’t see the designs clearly. He has on his forearm and his shoulder.

 

She’s also aware that this man is working in the Military because that’s what his friends told them when he introduced himself when they were still in the Club.

 

The reason why she and her friends gave their trust to them because they knew that they will be safe when they spend a night with them. Siguro ay sadyang hindi lang kayang pigilan ang tawag ng laman kaya nauwi sila sa ganito…ang maglaro ng apoy.

 

“Come, I wanna eat that pussy again.” The man gently holds her hand and guide her above him.

 

He’s now laying in bed and she’s sitting beside him.

 

“Pussy eater,” she murmured but there’s a smile on her lips.

 

“I don’t mind eating yours, it’s sweet.” she can almost see the smirk on his lips.

 

Alandra sat above his hard ripped stomach and bite her lips when her womanhood touches his skin there, it tickles her. With a naughty smile, she rubs herself against those packs.

 

“Tang ina,” ang boses nito ay namamaos at parang hirap na hirap dahil sa ginagawa niya.

 

But Alandra is already drunk and her body is still in heat, so she continues grinding above him while caressing his broad chest.

 

Alam niya na maganda at matikas ang pangangatawan nito dahil nakita niya noong papasok sila sa lobby. He’s ripped and his muscled arms impressed her. He’s tall that she can only reach his shoulder even though she’s wearing a high heeled sandals.

 

“Can you feel it? I’m soaking wet.”

 

She moved and made him feel her wetness. She doesn’t even care about spreading her wetness above his stomach. It’s dirty but it turns her on. She likes it dirty.

 

“Ride above my face,” he whispered huskily and his both hands reach her breast.

 

Alandra bite the side of her cheeks when his thumb started to play with her nipples. Nakikiliti siya at talagang gustung-gusto ang bawat ginagawa nito sa kanya at sa kanyang katawan. Pakiramdam niya nga ay hindi siya sa alak nalasing kundi sa labis na kaluguran.

 

The man holds her waist again and guides her above his face. Alandra giggled and positioned her both knees at both sides of his head.

 

“Fuck…” she cursed softly when his hot breath hit her femininity.

 

“Fuck my tongue.” Then she felt him stick out his tongue, his both hands are now back on her boobs, massaging each of them.

 

Alandra hold her breath when his tongue found her entrance. He’s really serious about what he’s saying. He really wanted her to fuck his pierced tongue!

 

“What if I don’t like to fuck your tongue?” She hides her damn naughty smile.

 

“Then my tongue is the one who will fuck your pussy. You choose.” She felt his lips form a smirk.

 

Alandra felt like her cheeks burned. He’s so bold with his words and his dirty talks always get her.

 

“Ummm,” she let out a soft moan when he inserted the tip of his tongue on her entrance.

 

Para na siyang nahihibang sa kaluguran na dulot sa kanya ng dila na ‘yon. Mabagal niyang itinaas-baba ang katawan hanggang sa pareho na nilang nakuha ang tamang galaw para maayos na makapasok ang dila nito sa loob ng kanyang pagkababae.

 

Alandra can hear her sexy moans while erotically fucking that tongue.

 

His hands are roaming around her body, as if memorizing every bit of her…until his thumb found her cl*toris. Mas lalo siyang nahibang nang paglaruan nito ang kuntil na ‘yon habang patuloy siya sa sariling galaw.

 

Nawawala siya sa wisyo at napapalitan na naman ng matinding kaluguran. Mainit ang katawan nila pareho at isa lang ang isinisigaw…iyon ay ang labis na pagnanasa na maangkin ng paulit-ulit ang isa’t isa.

 

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ALANDRA open her mouth when she let out a release while playing with herself absentmindedly. She mostly ended up in that kind of scenario every time those wild memories from that night in Sydney flashes her mind. She easily gets turn on, that her body always aims to have her own release.   After that unforgettable night, she swore that she will never allow herself to be in that kind of situation again.   She did try to date but she quickly cut any communication with a man when they started to show some signal about asking her for sex. It didn’t feel right to be with another man after her first.   She’s free to have a boyfriend or to be intimate with someone again, but she chose not to because…she doesn’t want to give her parents another disappointment. Even though they allowed her to get into a relationship already.   Alandra ended her friendship with those girls she was with when they went back to Italy. She realized that those kinds of friends were not good for her.   Her situation got worse when those mean girls spread the news about what she did in Sydney, that made her stopped her study and chose to study at home instead.   Those bitches had the audacity to ruin her as if they didn’t do that little orgy, it’s worse than having a one-night stand with only one man. Tama lang ang desisyon niyang hindi na makipagkaibigan sa mga babaeng ‘yon!   She was thankful that there was not enough evidence to prove that she really did those bitchy things in Australia, some people believed in it, some didn’t since there was no evidence.   That news made her parents visited her in Italy to check on her and to confirm if she really did that. Umamin siya kahit na alam niyang masasaktan ang mga ito. They were very disappointed and she needed to deal with it. She felt like she ruined her family name because of that.   The only good thing is the issue didn’t reach in the Philippines. Mabilis na naharang ng magulang niya ang kahihiyan na ‘yon at hindi na umabot pa sa Pilipinas.   Isa ang pangalan nila sa listahan ng mayroong malaking kumpanya sa Pinas at kahit pilitin na mamuhay ng pribado ang magulang niya, hindi mangyari dahil ang mga mayayaman ay paboritong topic sa tabloid, social media at kahit sa showbiz news.   Sinusundan pa rin ng mga paparazzi ang mga ito at pilit na hinahalungkat ang mga kanya-kanyang buhay para may mapag-usapan ang mga tao.   When her brother— Kielton became known in the music industry, that’s when the time people really started digging for information about their family. Her mother was a fashion model, so she could deal with it, but her father and her Kuya Clinton didn’t want it.   Na kahit siya ay hindi nakaligtas, kahit nasa labas siya ng bansa, natunton pa rin siya ng mga tao at kumalat na rin ang ibang larawan niya sa tabloid at social media sa Pilipinas. That’s the reason why she made her social media account private.   When Alandra thought that the gossips about her and what she did in Sydney will fade away that easily, that’s when she realized that she thought wrong, because…   “Mommy? Mommy?”   Alandra rolled her eyes when she heard that cute voice outside the bathroom door.

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER SEVEN

EVERYTHING is in mess. The reality in front of him brought him back to those traumatic events of his life in the middle of the war. It was so hard to stop his mind to remember those scenarios, it was stuck in the depth of his head.   Animo nagtago lang ng ilang taon sa ilalim ng kanyang isipan ang mga kaganapan na ‘yon at sa mga sandaling ‘yon ay bumalik ng wala man lang pahintulot niya.   Carter stays rooted while everything inside his head is in chaos.   He was like that for a couple of minutes, he closed his eyes tightly to really bring himself back to reality. Kahit mahirap na labanan ang matinding takot at pagkabahala, alam niyang kaya niya kapag pinilit niya ang sarili.   Carter let out a breath and when he opened his eyes, he witnessed how Colton, their men, and the medical team tries to give Keith first aid.   Mabilis siyang lumapit sa mga ito, hindi na alintana ang mga tama sa katawan. He can endure the physical pain because he was used to it.   Keith is still breathing, he’s still alive. Sa malapitan ay mas nakita niya ang pamumutla ng mga labi nito, pilit na iminumulat ang mga mata ngunit saglit lang ay pipikit ulit.   “Brute!” Tawag niya rito at mas lalo pang lumapit.   Keith tried hard to open his eyes just to see him but didn’t mutter any words.   “Gusto mo ako na ang mag tanggal ng bala? Magaling ako dyan,” aniya. Pabiro, sabay marahan na tapik sa binti nito na tila hindi ito binibigyan ng pahintulot na hayaan ang sarili na malugmok sa dilim.   Nanghihina lang itong umiling, nakuha pang i-angat ang sulok ng labi na kulang nalang ay sabihin na ‘No thanks, Altaraza’.   “Sir, kailangan niyo na rin madala sa hospital.” Pukaw sa kanya ng isang tauhan nila, sabay turo sa kanyang tagiliran na patuloy ang pagdurugo.   “I’m fine,” Carter said and went back his attention to Keith.   Muli niyang tinapik ang binti ng kaibigan nang makitang kanina pa ito nakapikit. Alam niyang kailangan nitong magpahinga pero natatakot siya sa ideya na hindi na nito ididilat ang mga mata kapag hinayaan niyang nakapikit lang!   Marami na siyang karanasan na pipikit lang daw ang mga sundalong sugatan na nakasama niya sa giyera pero hindi na kailanman dumilat. He don’t want to happen that to this brute.   His anxiety of seeing someone slowly dying in front of him is really taking over him, he just doesn’t want to accept that fact…but he is really scared it would happen again that night.   Keith managed to let out a small groan because of what he did. Alam niya na nakukulitan na ito sa kanya, hindi lang makagalaw dahil sa tama sa dibdib.   The medical team is very careful in their every moves just to stop the blood to come out from Keith’s chest.   “Kuya, mauna ka na sa hospital. Kailangan ng maalis ang bala dyan sa tiyan mo.” Si Colton na nag-aalala rin sa lagay niya.   “Hindi ko ‘to ikamamatay, Colton. I’ll be fine.”   “Pero maaari mong ikamatay kapag naubusan ka ng dugo.”   When Carter looked down on his stomach, he saw that the blood is also coming out. Ramdam niya ang sakit pero hindi niya magawang indahin ‘yon. Ang buong atensyon niya ay wala sa mga sugat niya, kundi, na kay Keith lang.   “Sir.” One of their men approached him, asking him to go with them to the hospital.   Muli ay marahan niyang tinapik ulit si Keith sa binti.   “What the fuck…Altaraza.” he heard Keith’s weak and annoying voice.   Doon ay medyo nakaramdam si Cartet ng kaginhawaan. The brute is still responding and he’s conscious. He’ll be fine.   “I am just making sure if you’re not sleeping, Tuazon. ‘wag kang matutulog, hindi kita mababantayan. Kailangan kong umalis.”   Naaalala niya na kapag nasa trabaho sila ni Keith, nagbabantayan sila sa pagtulog. Ngunit sa mga sandaling ‘yon, hindi muna mangyayari ang bantayan dahil kailangan niya rin asikasuhin ang sarili kung gusto niya pang mabuhay.   Keith just weakly shook his head, telling him to fuck off and move his ass out from there.   When the medical team made sure that Keith’s already safe to carry and bring to the hospital, they started to move.   That’s when Carter left because he knew that the brute is now safe on his way to the hospital.   Kung hindi sa dibdib ang tama, alam niyang kahit hindi na magpunta sa hospital ay kaya nilang maalis ang bala ng sila lang. Ngunit, sa kasamaang palad, sa dibdib tinamaan ang kaibigan at hin’di basta-basta pwedeng alisin ang bala na nakabaon doon.   Inside the van, Carter groaned when he finally felt the pain on some part of his body, especially those wounds on his stomach. Doon niya lang tuluyang naramdaman ang bawat sakit na natamo niya sa gabing ‘yon.   “Bring me to Banchero’s clinic,” he ordered.   Binigyan siya ng paunang lunas habang binabaybay nila ang daan papunta sa clinic. Kahit papano ay kumalma ang paglabas ng dugo sa kanyang mga sugat sa bandang tagiliran ng tiyan.   They are on their way to the clinic when one of their men informed him about Keith.   “Wala na raw malay si Boss nang isakay sa sasakyan kanina.”   Carter could still remember Keith’s face. Alam niyang kailangan lang nito ng pahinga at sigurado siyang malalampasan nito ang bala na ‘yon.   “Hindi pa rin daw maampat ang pagdurugo dahil sa tama sa dibdib.” Dagdag pa nito.   Carter suddenly felt guilty.   If he didn’t accept Keith’s bulletproof vest, this won’t happen, right? Keith will survive the bullet that hit his chest.   And if he only wears his own vest, Keith won’t give him his! He’s so fucking careless and he’s very irresponsible! What the hell is happening to him?!   When they arrived in Banchero’s clinic, they needed to break the lock because it’s closed. Dr. Howell Banchero wasn’t there, he’s probably in BMC to help Keith.   Tinulungan siya ng dalawang tauhan sa pag-alis ng bala kahit kaya niya naman ‘yon mag-isa. They put an anesthesia on him and they started removing the bullet inside his stomach. Wala na siyang iba pang maramdaman, manhid na manhid ang katawan niya.   Sa kalagitnaan ng pag-gamot sa sarili ay lumilipad ang isip niya kay Keith. Hindi niya matanggap na nawalan na ito ng malay. Nakita niya kung saan tumama ang bala at malapit ‘yon sa puso, delikado ‘yon, alam niya ‘yon.   Carter sighed in relief when they finally got the bullet. They were quick to leave the clinic to go to the hospital. Ang isang tauhan nila ay binigyan siya ng malinis na damit habang papunta sila sa hospital.   Mabilis siyang bumaba sa van nang makarating sila sa BMC. The fact that his friends didn’t dare to contact him while he was in the clinic made him feel like something is up.   Binaybay ni Carter ang tahimik na hallway papunta sa operating room.   Sa dulo ay natanaw niya na ang mga kaibigan. Nakayuko ang iba, ang iba ay bagsak ang balikat. That is the kind of scenario that he didn’t expect. And the fact that Howell Banchero is already with them, told him that the operation is done.   Then why the fuck this brute looks like they are fucking mourning?!   Carter’s heart beat so fast because he don’t want what he was seeing. Binilisan niya ang paglalakad hanggang sa makarating sa mga ito. Sapo ang tiyan dahil sa pagkirot ng sugat doon.   “How’s the brute?” he asked, trying to make his voice cool.   Wala siyang natanggap na sagot sa kahit na kanino kaya mas lalong umigting ang kagustuhan niyang malaman kung ano na ba ang nangyayari at parang mga namatayan ang mga tarantado!   “How’s the operation, Banchero?” this time his attention is with Howell.   The brute only glance at him then moved his eyes to the closed door of the operating room near him.   “Hindi pa rin tapos?” Medyo natawa siya at nabuhayan ng loob dahil alam niyang patuloy pa rin ang pag-alis ng bala sa dibdib ni Keith. “Sabi ko sa kanya ako nalang ang mag aalis ng bala sa dibdib niya. Magaling ako ro’n.”   Nang sinabi niya ‘yon ay wala pa rin imik ang mga kaibigan. Doon ay unti-unti niyang nararamdaman na may mali…may hindi siya alam.   “Tang ina niyo magsalita kayo! Nasaan si Keith? Mag-s-sparring pa kami. Colton,” sabay baling niya sa nakababatang kapatid at tapik sa balikat nito. “Talo sa pustahan si gago. Tara, singilin mo na si Keith.”   But Colton remains silent. It annoys him because their silence gives him the impression that something bad happened to Keith. But Carter didn’t lose hope, he’s hoping that his friends are just pranking him.   “Pwede na bang pumasok?” Tanong niya kay Howell.   At nang hindi siya nito sinagot at ni isa ay walang nag tangka na sagutin siya. Doon ay naramdaman niya ang hindi magandang balita. Kakaiba ang sakit sa kanyang puso, parang dinudurog ‘yon.   He can’t accept that Keith Tuazon wasn’t able to survive.   He can’t accept that the brute allowed himself to finally rest.   He can’t accept that Keith left them.   Sa pinaghalong galit at sakit ay malakas niyang sinuntok ang pader. Pilit na ibinuhos doon ang lahat-lahat ng pagsisisi, sakit at galit para sa sarili.   “Sana hindi nalang ako umalis…sana sinamahan ko nalang siya hanggang dito.”   Pwede naman ‘yon, ‘di ba? Pwede naman na nananatili siya doon? Na nananatili siya sa tabi ng kaibigan sa mga oras na alam niyang kailangan nito ng masasandalan?   But knowing Keith, he will never depend on someone. He’s very independent and he always chooses to do things on his own no matter how hard it was or no matter how painful it would give him.   Mas nararamdaman pa ni Carter ang sakit ng puso niya kesa sa matinding pagkirot ng sugat niya sa tiyan.   When Yane arrived, and when she started crying, that’s when Carter really prove that Howell and his friends weren’t joking around.   Keith really…left them.   “Akala ko ba hindi ka mang-iiwan…” mahinang sambit niya sa basag-basag na boses.   Carter wiped his tears angrily.   Nakaupo sa isang sulok, tahimik na dinama niya ang sakit nang mawalan ng isang kaibigan…ng isang taong tinuring mong kapatid.   It was so sudden, it felt like it didn’t sink in yet or maybe his mind just don’t want to accept the fact that Keith left him just like that.   To confirm that Keith is really dead, he and his friends went inside the operating room.   Ang hirap-hirap tignan ang kaibigan niya na nakahiga, nakapikit ang mga mata at walang kulay ang labi habang iyak nang iyak si Yane, yakap yakap ito at nagmamakaawa na gumising ang kapatid.   “K-kuya! Kuya! Please! H-huwag mo na akong iwan! P-parang awa mo na! K-kuya! Sabi mo b-babalik ka! Nangako ka p-pa nga kanina, ‘di ba?! H-hinintay kita, K-kuya! Nandito na a-ako, p-arang awa mo n-na, g-gumising k-ka, p-please! N-nagpromise k-ka! K- kuya! Nagpromise ka!”   Yane was crying so hard. She’s hysterically waking up Keith. She’s looks like a mess ang looks like she’s lost. Watching her begging for Keith to open his eyes is like a silent torture. Sa huli, nawalan ito ng malay at kinailangan alisin doon ng iba niyang kaibigan.   Carter’s heart is tearing apart and he never felt so broken his whole life, until that moment came. He can’t compare the pain to any other pain that he have felt before. Hindi niya alam kung paano ilalabas lahat ng sakit nang hindi nagiging bayolente at hindi nagmumukhang nababaliw na.   Even Howell Banchero can’t accept that he wasn’t able to save Keith. Lahat ng kaibigan niya ay nagluluksa. Ramdam niya na halos pareho sila ni Howell na sinisisi ang sarili sa pagkawala ng kaibigan.   That fucking bullet proof vest saved his life, but it didn’t save Keith’s life! Putang ina! Sa lahat, siya siguro talaga ang walang kwentang kaibigan!   Sana siya nalang…sana siya nalang ‘yung tinamaan ng bala ng baril. Sana siya nalang itong nawala dahil…sa kanilang dalawa ni Keith, mas deserve niya ‘yung bala sa totoo lang.   “I said, I will stay here! B-baka nagkamali lang ako. Susubukan ko ulit.” Howell tried another attempt to revive Keith.   “Alam kong mahirap tanggapin, pero tang ina naman Banchero, huwag na tayong magpanggap dito!” It was Zyron, his eyes were red.   Naikuyom ni Carter ang kamao, katulad ni Howell ay handa siyang gawin ang lahat para maibalik lang ang buhay ni Keith kahit na magmukha na silang nasisiraan ng ulo doon!   “May tiwala ako sa ‘yo. Alam ko kaya mo ‘yan.” Udyok niya sa kaibigang doktor. “Sige na brute, subukan mo ulit baka kulang lang sa gising si Keith. Kung ayaw mo, bubugbugin ko ‘yan magising lang.” Natawa siya ngunit nabasag ‘yon, ramdam niya ang pagkabasag hanggang sa loob ng kanyang dibdib. “Putang ina bakit ganito! Tang ina mo Tuazon, mas masakit pa sa heartbreak itong ginawa mo sa amin! Itong pang-iiwan mo. Akala ko ba magsusuntukan pa tayo! Madaya ka!   Carter didn’t give a damn even if his friends witness how broke he is and how his tears pooled his eyes. He covered his eyes with his jacket while the pain is torturing him inside.   Even in Keith’s eulogy, Carter can’t still accept that he’s there, speaking about his memories with Keith. Hindi niya sana ‘yon gagawin dahil hindi niya kaya…hindi niya kaya na gunitain ang mga ala-alang iniwan sa kanya ni Keith.   But to honor Keith Tuazon, he doesn’t have a choice but to torture himself and remembering his memories with him, a friend who treated him like a real brother and he did the same.   Carter paused in the middle of his speech because his heart is really tearing apart inside his chest.   “…you brute, why did you have to leave us, huh? Ako itong may gusto ng bala, bakit ikaw ang sumalo?! Hindi kita sinisisi, pero pangako ko sa ‘yo na hindi kami titigil hanggat hindi sumusuka ng dugo ang putang inang may gawa nito sa ‘yo.”   Huminto siya ulit dahil talagang nahihirapan siyang tapusin ang mga sinasabi nang hindi lumalabas ang totoong emosyon niya.   He grip on the mic, his friends were silently watching and listening to him. He knew that all of them there are hurting so bad.   “…Mahal kita pero pasensya ka na dahil nahihirapan pa akong palayain ka. Hayaan mo, pipilitin ko. Miss ko na ‘yung mga suntok mo sa ‘kin.”   Natawa siya ngunit nabasag lang ‘yon.   It’s so hard for him to lose a brother like Keith Tuazon.   Remembering their memories together gives him happiness and at the same time, it gives him so much pain because…he knew that spending a damn time with Keith will never happen again.

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER EIGHT

“MOMMY? Can I come in? Mommy?”   Alandra heard another small knock from the outside.   “Yes my love,” she answered and waited for the door to slowly open.   The moment she saw her three-old daughter was the same smile from her lips.   Holding her bottled milk and wearing her silk sleepwear, Cambria run excitedly towards the bathtub. Her wavy hair is dancing cutely and the smile on her lips mirrors hers. The sparks in her eyes remind her that there’s always a light after the dark.   Cambria was sleeping when she went to the bathroom. Now, it’s obvious that her little princess broke her sleep.   “Are you okay, mommy?” Cambria asked and started playing with the petals on the water, her other arm is hugging her bottled milk.   “Yes. Mommy was just having a break.”   Alandra started to play with the bubbles with her hand. When Cambria’s hand went deeper into the water, she knew that her daughter was temp to join with her. But it’s already late and she also needs to sleep, so, they can’t take a bath together for now.   “Mommy I don’t wanna play with my fwends again.”   She can see that Cambria pouts her lips. Alandra arched her brow.   “Why not?”   “Hmm,” Cambria even took a breath dramatically, like as if she really have a big problem.   Her grandmother told her that Cambria is like her when she was still a kid, their behavior and their facial expression are the same. And she has to agree to it because she can really see her little self in her daughter. She’s still growing and learning things.   “Hmm?”   “Because mommy…”   Cambria put her bottled milk on the floor, then crossed her arms above her chest, her forehead knotted. Oh, see? That’s really her! Gayang-gaya ng anak niya ang mga galaw niya!   “…they said I don’t have a daddy.” She shrugs her shoulder and her face is sad. “…but I have a daddy!”   “Of course, you have a daddy.”   Marahan na hinawi niya ang iilang buhok na nahulog sa mukha ng anak. Magkasalubong pa rin ang kilay nito.   “He’s busy woyking. That’s why he’s not with us.”   Alandra almost leered at herself because that’s what she told her daughter. That her father is busy working abroad.   Recently, Cambria became curious about her father when she allowed her daughter to play with other kids.   “You know, your father is in the Military. He can’t just go home because…” Alandra massages her temple lightly. This topic gives her a headache. “…because is not time yet.”   “See?” Cambria wide her arms proudly. “I have a daddy! What’s Militayi, mommy?”   Oh-oh, she only knows that that man is working in the Military. She wasn’t sure of which part of the Military he is in. In Army? In Air Force? A Marine? A Navy Seal? What else?   “Why don’t we just go to bed?” Alandra wiggles her eyebrow playfully, avoiding her daughter’s question.   “But what is Militayi, mommy?” Cambria asked again, innocently staring at her and waiting for her answer.   Alandra slowly take a breath. Alam niyang hindi ito titigil hanggat hindi niya sinasagot.   “Hmm, your daddy is in NAVY Seal,” she said casually.   That’s a wild guess! Ano ba ang naging basehan niya at iyon ang sinabi niya? Hindi niya rin alam!   “What’s Navy Seal?”   Alandra carefully get up from the bathtub and pulled her robe. Cambria is just watching her and at the same time patiently waiting for her response.   “My love, can we talk about this some other time? It’s already late. We need to sleep.”   Alandra holds her daughter’s hand and they walk towards the door. She put Cambria on the bed and give her milk.   While she’s in front of the mirror to blow dry her hair, behind her is the bed and she knows that her daughter is looking at her, but didn’t bother to ask her question again.   Pakiramdam niya ay ang bad niya talaga dahil pinapaasa niya lang ang anak niya na may daddy talaga ito na uuwi sa kanila kapag natapos na ang trabaho, kahit wala naman talaga silang hinihintay!   One thing that she’s really sure about, that Cambria’s father is really working in the Military.  

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ISN’T IT sweet that after they fucked each other, here she is laying beside this stranger man while her head is above his chest? His fingers slowly draw a circle on her back, and it relax her, it makes her sleepy.

 

“Do you really want us to end that way? Without knowing each other’s name?” he asked again.

 

Alandra told the man that she wanted it, that she didn’t want to know his name and all the details about him. So, he will not ask about her and her life. That way, she can easily escape from him. Because she felt like he wanted more of this, he wanted to keep in touch with her.

 

She doesn’t want a boyfriend and she doesn’t want to be in a relationship yet. She’s enjoying her life being single and being with her friends. She doesn’t want to depend on her happiness to someone else, she can be happy by herself, even without a man in her life.

 

Ever since she wanted to be an independent girl. She’s a spoiled brat but she’d still have her goals. Her family is very wealthy but she actually didn’t want to rely on their wealth. She wanted to work and earn money from her hard works. Getting all that she wants from her parent’s earned money is just a bonus.

 

“It’s better that way, right? To stay a mystery?”

 

“I don’t agree.” He shook his head a bit. “I don’t want you to be only a mystery to me.”

 

“Isn’t it thrilling? That you need to solve a mystery?”

 

“You know, my patience is too short to solve a damn mystery.”

 

“Then, it’s not my problem anymore.”

 

Alandra’s hand went to the man’s ripped stomach. Alright, he has an impressive built. But she can’t deny the fact that she is also wondering what he looks like? She’s just hoping that his face will match with his body.

 

“Why don’t we play again?”

 

“What kind of play?”

 

“I’ll ask you a question, you’ll answer, then you’ll do the same to me.”

 

Alandra rolled her eyes. This man won’t stop not until he gets what he wants, huh? Gagawin talaga ang lahat makakuha lang ng kahit kaunting impormasyon sa kanya.

 

“If you insist, okay. Drop your question, Sir.”

 

“Sir…” he repeated with an obvious smirk. “I kinda like that with your moan.”

 

Her cheeks heated up. Ngayon na bahagyang humuhupa ang taman ng alak sa katawan niya, bumabalik sa ala-ala niya ang maiinit na imahe nilang dalawa habang inaangkin ang isa’t isa kanina.

 

“So, are you really working in Military?” she asked, stopping her mind from remembering their steamy moment.

 

“Yeah. How about you? What’s your…work?”

 

“I’m still studying…” Alandra bite her cheeks when she heard him gasp.

 

Kulang nalang ay bumangon ito para lang masigurado kung nagsasabi ba siya ng totoo o hindi.

 

“No, you’re kidding.”

 

“I’m not!”

 

Looks can really be deceiving. With her height and body like a grown woman, people always think she’s not a teen anymore, but she really is.

 

“No way!” He sounds like he didn’t believe in her and he didn’t like the idea of having a one-night stand with a nineteen-year-old girl.

 

“It’s fine. You have the same reaction with people whenever I tell them my age.”

 

“No baby, no way, you got to be kidding me.”

 

“Is it your first time to be in bed with a teenager?”

 

The man groaned painfully as if what she said was very disgusting, that he can’t take it.

 

“I just turned nineteen last month, that’s why we are here in Sydney with my friends to celebrate it.”

 

“Oh, no…” Now he sounds like he’s so fucked up.

 

The man even massage his temple with his other hand, frustrated.

 

“I’m in the legal age to have sex…I guess.” she continued. “Don’t be too dramatic. I’m really fine.”

 

“This conversation made me so weak.”

 

“Then let’s stop!” She leered.

 

How dare he act as if he regrets fucking her? Because she’s still a teenager? Because she’s still young? How old is he, by the way? In his early twenties? But base on his built, he’s a grown man with a stable job, maybe he’s in his late twenties then?

 

“So, you have some regrets for fucking me?” She couldn’t help but ask.

 

“I don’t have regrets, I loved fucking you, but…”

 

“But what?” She became impatient.

 

Magkasalubong na ang mga kilay ni Alandra at kaunti nalang ay aawayin na talaga ang lalaking katabi. At wala siyang pakialam kahit umalis ito pagkatapos niyang awayin!

 

“…you’re just too young for my bed.”

 

“Too young your ass.” Sabay irap niya. “Most of my friends lost their virginity when they were fifteen. Now, I lost mine at nineteen, and that’s fine for me! My friends will now stop making fun of me for being a virgin.”

 

“Oh, damn…” he cursed under his breath. “Did you plan this?”

 

“Plan what?”

 

“Going to a club and find a random guy to give your virginity?”

 

“No!”

 

“Hmm,”

 

“There are just some things that happens unexpectedly. I came to that club to party, I did not know that my friends wanted to hook up.”

 

“Maybe next time find another set of friends.”

 

“I have lots of friends.”

 

“No, they are not your friends, some are just there to accompany you, some are just your acquaintances. Choose those people who can really call your friend.”

 

Habang lumalalim ang gabi, lumalalim din ang pinag-uusapan nila. Her body is tired but her mind is still awake and she don’t mind listening to his husky voice all night.

 

“How can I choose a friend? They are all there for me whenever I need them.”

 

“Choose the kind of friends who will stay by your side not just in your brighter days, but most especially in your darkest days.”

 

“I don’t have that darkest day…yet.”

 

“Then you’re lucky.”

 

“Do you have friends?”

 

“I have few and they are not here.”

 

“Huh?” She looked up at him, it’s still dark but his attention is on the ceiling.

 

When she looked up, she saw their reflection in the mirror. Their naked bodies were covered by a white comforter, she’s comfortably laying beside him.

 

“So, those other men outside this room, are not your friend?”

 

“They are my acquaintances.”

 

“So, you’re picky when it comes to having a friend?”

 

“I just don’t trust easily.”

 

“I trust easily. That’s why I am here with you.”

 

When his hand travel to her waist and he caress her there, Alandra felt like her body starting to get burned again. His simple touch can mean so much to her.

 

“I can tell that you’re still really young. You don’t trust strangers easily. What if I am a bad guy?”

 

“Then I’m fucked up.”

 

That made him laugh a bit. “Silly,”

 

“I’m still sore.” She reminded him when his touch travel up to her boobs.

 

“I know,” he shifted his position, giving himself more access to her body. “I know what to do to ease the pain between your thighs.”

 

Then he started planting a kiss on her jaw, the side of her lips, and to her neck. Alandra can’t control her body, her legs parted slightly when his hands went to her lower abdomen.

 

Hindi siya sigurado kung kaya niya pa ba ng isa pang round dahil talagang makirot ang pagkababae niya, pero mahirap din kontrolin ang katawan niya lalo at gusto niya kapag humihimas na sa katawan niya ang mga kamay na ‘yon ng lalaking kasama.

 

Luckily, she was able to take a quick shower after their last round, and he did the same after her. Hindi sila sabay naligo dahil na rin sa kagustuhan niya. The shower room is too bright, she doesn’t want him to see her eyes.

 

“Umm,” she moan when he erotically attacked her lips with his.

 

Their little conversation end with that kiss.

 

Nangingiti siya dahil talagang hindi siya sanay makipaghalikan, paminsan-minsan ay nakakagat niya ang labi nito. He don’t mind though, he’s very patient and he allowed her to keep learning on how to kiss correctly.

 

“Sorry,” Alandra giggled when she accidentally bit his lower lips again, making him paused, then he chuckle after.

 

“It’s fine…” then he planted a gentle kiss on her lips.

 

Bumaba ang labi nito sa kanyang leeg, ang isang kamay ay humihimas sa kanyang dibdib, habang ang isa ay sa kanyang mga hita. Napapikit nalang si Alandra dahil sa sensasyon, nakakahibang ang gabing ‘yon, tiyak na hindi niya makakalimutan.

 

“Are you sure…” she whispered when his head lower down in between her thighs. “…it’s still sore, swollen, and sensitive.”

 

“Trust me, I know you need this.”

 

He started kissing her thighs erotically until his lips found her gem.

 

Alandra closes her eyes and feels his tongue gently licking her femininity as if he’s massaging her there.

 

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  “MOMMY!” Cambria called her, pulling her out from her reverie.   They are in the swimming pool area, she’s in the lounger, trying to have tanned skin under the sunlight. Nang tignan niya ang anak, hawak nito ang cellphone niya. Cambria is wearing the same color and style of one piece as hers. Even their Dior sunglasses are the same.   “I took a photo of you, mommy, look!” Then Cambria showed her the screen.   It’s a little blurry but it’s cute. It’s a stolen shot of her.   “Come, let’s take a photo together and we’ll send it to momma.”   Cambria giggled and get closer to her. She took a selfie to send to her mom in Philippines.   “Send it to daddy too.” Her daughter urged her.   Napangiwi si Alandra. Natatakot siya na darating pa ang ilang araw at manghihingi na ito ng litrato ng ama at ang malala pa ay baka mag request pa na kausapin o kahit video call! Sino ang ipapakita niya? Wala!   “Hey there, beautiful creatures,” It was a relief when Rasha came.   “Asha!” Tawag ng anak niya sa kaibigan at tumalon-talon.   “Call me Tita Asha, much better.”   “I have daddy, Asha! I have daddy!” Cambria informed her friend excitedly.   Napatingin sa kanya ang kaibigan, umirap lang siya at bahagyang umiling-iling. Na sinasabi sa kaibigan na ‘wag nang dugtungan pa ang usapan na ‘yon dahil siguradong hahaba pa.   “Really? You found your daddy?” Rasha said back, making Alandra gasped.   This crazy bitch is really putting her in trouble!   “Mommy said my daddy is woyking in Militayi.” Kwento pa ng anak niya at umupo sa tabi niya.   “Yes, he is,” Rasha agreed.   Okay, he told Rasha about that man. Sino pa bang ibang pagsasabihan niya? Rasha is her real friend.   “Did you already see my daddy?”   “Ah,” Rashe glance at her, asking for help. “Your daddy looks like you.” Instead, that’s what she said!   Pinanlakihan niya ng mata ang kaibigan na napapangiwi lang at nagpipigil ng tawa.   Cambria glance at her innocently. “Mommy I wanna see daddy.”   Alandra didn’t know what to say. Ayaw niya ng mag sinungaling pa sa anak dahil madadagdagan lang ang kasalanan niya!   “Your daddy looks like this…hold on,” Rasha saved her butt, or did she really save her?   Cambria gets more excited, almost jumping on her sit, while waiting for Rasha who’s busy scrolling on her cellphone. Ano na naman ang ginagawa ng babaeng ‘to?   “Here…I found your daddy…I mean, your daddy’s look-a-like.”   “Let me see Asha! Let me see!”   Cambria even extended her cute little arm to get that phone from her friend. And when Rasha gave that damn phone to her daughter, Alandra almost freak out when she saw who’s on the damn screen!   “Oh, this is my daddy! My daddy! Look, mommy! My daddy!”   Then Cambria showed her the screen as if she didn’t see who’s face is in there!   That unsmiling man, in a Military boat, wearing his combat boots and camouflage pants, he’s damn topless, that ripped stomach is immaculate. And even on the picture, those muscled and veiny arms protruded dangerously and sexily.   That man is Carter Altaraza! Her brother’s friend!   “My daddy is topless. We need to send him clothes, mommy.” Cambria’s voice is worried, she can’t take her eyes off the screen and pointed the man with her little finger. “My daddy! My daddy!”   Tumataas ang balahibo niya sa katawan sa ideyang tinatawag ng anak niyang ‘Daddy’ ang lalaking ni hindi niya pa nga nakikilala!

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER NINE

  CARTER tries to live his life again after he lost a dear friend, Keith. He went back to Navy Seal and focused on his job there. He also visited his doctor regularly to heal his invisible wound that was hiding in the depth of his head.   Those gunfire and explosion are the ones that really trigger his anxiety. Normal na sakit ‘yon ng mga Militar na sumabak sa giyera at madugong labanan. He can still deal with bloody combat, but as long as he can, he will avoid explosions because it reminds him of his troops that died in the middle of the war. He hates explosions a lot.   It was a long and rough road being in the service, but he couldn’t be grateful enough that until now he’s still breathing despite all the traumatic events that happened to him.   The good news so far about him is…he already received an honorable discharge and that is the best reward he knew he deserve.   “What’s your plan?” Clane asked casually.   They are in Altaraza Hotel, inside his brother’s office.   Carter poured his glass of whisky.   “I’ll help you with La Secreta, if you’d allow me.”   Clane is the one who manage the security agency since Keith left them.   Napasimsim si Carter sa alak nang maalala ang matalik na kaibigan. It’s been a year, he can still feel the pain of losing a brother though, but he’s not complaining. He used to it.   “It would be great to have you there.”   Knowing his brother, he’s too busy running two empires, Altaraza Hotel & Resort, and his wife’s family business, the Villamor Hotel. It will be a big help if he helps him to manage La Secreta.   After a few more minutes, Colton arrived.   Carter smirked because his youngest brother barely visit Manila just to see them. He’s living in their mansion with his wife, as their parents requested.   “What are we going to talk about?” Colton asked before he could sit.   “I don’t know to Kuya,”   “This is about La Secreta,”   “Ah. What about it?” Carter shifted his sitting position.   Clane sipped on his whisky, crossing his legs, sitting on his damn swivel chair, while he and Colton are in front of him as if they are doing a job interview. What the fuck?   “I am too busy, I can help but I can’t fully handle agency anymore.”   Nagkatinginan sila ni Colton na para bang alam na nila ang kahahantungan ng usapang ito.   “Alam kong hindi niyo kayang tumanggi. So yeah, I’ll give both of you the responsibility to continue what Keith left us.”   “I’d love to. I was about to ask you about that.” It was Colton. “Since the main office is near the Villa, I can do the work there.”   Then Colton glances at him, waiting for his words.   “Walang problema sa ‘kin. Alam na ni Kuya. I will work in La Secreta.”   “Okay, good. You can leave me alone now.” Clane dismissed them and motioned the exit door.   Carter leered at his brother. This brute really has the ability to be rude.   “The chopper is in the helipad, do you wanna go to Villa, Kuya?” Colton sounds like he’s inviting him.   “No, thanks. Go ahead and have a safe trip.”   Colton stood up. “Anything else you want to say?”   “Nothing. Just get your ass out of here, Colton.” Clane arrogantly rested his back on his swivel chair. “Enjoy your trip.”   “You know what, you should be grateful that this urgent meeting is for Keith, if it wasn’t, I will never ever visit here for nonsense.”   “We know that, Colton. We are sorry to bother you,” Carter said sarcastically.   The fact that Clane made this an urgent meeting knowing that Colton is in Villa Altaraza made him feel bad for his youngest brother, that he needed to use their chopper just to be on time. The funny thing is, his stay in that office is shorter than his travel time to get there.   “I appreciate your presence though.” There was sarcasm in Clane’s voice.   Colton just snorted and left them.   “Ikaw? Ano pa ang hinihintay mo?”   “I will stay for a few minutes.”   He was waiting for Kielton’s call. Mas naging malapit sila ni Kielton simula nang mawala si Keith at nang mag-asawa na ang iba nilang kaibigan. Silang dalawa ang natira pero sa palagay niya ay mapag-iiwanan na siya, dahil ang gago, mukhang lalagay na rin sa tahimik.   Kaya lang…sa tingin nila, inilayo mula kay Kielton ang babaeng kinahuhumalingan nito. Bigla nalang nawala. Bigla nalang hindi nagparamdam sa kaibigan niya pagkatapos masangkot si Kielton sa iligal na droga.   Kielton asked him to find his girl and since they are now really good friends, he will help the brute. Ayaw niyang magkaroon ng baliw na kaibigan.   “Do you mind?”   Clane motioned the sofa, telling him to transfer there because he’s such a distraction while his brother is signing and reading those damn papers.   “I have a question, Kuya.”   Hindi ito nagsalita, abala sa ginagawa, ngunit alam niyang nakikinig naman ito sa kanya kaya nagpatuloy siya.   “Wala ka ba talagang alam?”   Clane paused for a second, then leered, like as if this topic is tiring.   Ever since, Carter believed that Clane knew something about Keith before he died. Hindi niya alam kung bakit kahit sinabi na ni Keith sa kanya noon na walang nakakaalam ng kung anoman ang itinatago ng kaibigan, hindi niya pa rin maiwasan na huwag tanungin ang Kuya Clane niya.   Knowing this brute in front of him, he has a wide connection, he can easily get information if he needed, no matter how confidential the information is, he can pull a string just to get it.   “Alam mo sa ating dalawa, mas papaniwalaan ko na ikaw ang mas may alam kung may itinatago man si Keith sa atin. You know why? Because before he died, you were the one who he always with.”   “Wala siyang sinabi sa ‘kin. That brute is very, very secretive.”   “Then, you can’t get that kind of information from me.”   Matagal niya pa tinitigan ang kapatid, kaya lang ay nanghahamon din ang balik na titig nito sa kanya, sinasabi sa kanya na wala talaga siyang makukuhang impormasyon mula dito.   “He was still conscious when I left him. He was responsive. It’s so strange that he didn’t survive.”   “I know it’s hard for you, Carter. It’s hard for me too, because I and my son were the reason why Keith did that, he wanted to save us, he saved us.” Clane put down his pen, he’s now ready for this conversation, he continues.   “I blamed myself, I was very guilty. I wished I’d be more careful, I should’ve waited for the right time, but I was so eager to escape that night to save my son. I can catch the bullet for Cole, or any of us there, and Keith was there, he didn’t even think twice to catch that fucking bullet. Did you know how much it hurts me that his life ended that way?”   Carter remain silent this time, he just sipped on his whisky. He knew that his brother is in pain too when Keith left them, Clane was just so good at controlling his emotions, that he never see him cry!   “I didn’t cry because I tried so hard not to. I hope that you will learn how to let him go. Alam kong masakit para sa ‘yo, pero…palayain mo na siya, Carter, kahit mahirap.”   Ang nakakabinging katahimikan na bumalot sa kanila ay nagpapaalala lang ulit na dapat ay matuto na siyang palayain ang dapat palayain. Sa mga sandaling ‘yon ay dapat natanggap niya na ang pagkawala ni Keith.   Dapat ay hindi na sumisiksik sa isip niya na baka…palabas lang ang lahat ng ito, na baka…hindi naman talaga patay ang kaibigan. Pero alam niyang sobrang imposible niyon dahil lahat ng ebidensyang nagpapatunay na wala na talaga si Keith ay nakita niya na.   “Kuya, baliw na ba ako?” Wala sa sariling nabanggit niya dahil sa mga naiisip.   “You’re not. It’s just that losing him hurt you so much that until now you still believe that he’s still alive. But, Carter, he’s not. He’s really gone.”   “Minsan ba naisip mo na baka…palabas lang ang lahat ng ito?”   “I did. I really did.” Clane sighed, he played with his glass. “It was so crazy to admit this but I honestly came to the point that I thought about it…that maybe Keith was just protecting us, so he tricked us with his death.”   Alam niya…alam niyang hindi kaagad naniwala ang kapatid niya na patay na si Keith kahit pa nakita na nila na wala ng kulay ang balat nito, maputla na ang labi at hindi na humihinga. Nasa harap na nila noon ang ebidensya na wala na ang kaibigan nila…pero hindi nila agad ‘yon natanggap kaya hindi nila kaagad pinaniwalaan.   “Howell will never lie to me, I saw all the evidence about how that little vein near Keith’s heart hit the bullet, that ended his life.”   Nakita niya rin ang mga ‘yon para lang masigurado ang totoo. He even sneaked on BMC just to see those medical records of Keith. He even assumed that Howell lied to them for Keith, but he wasn’t, he knew he was not.   “Did you really make sure that he’s dead? Since you went back to the hospital that night.”   Clane sighed tiredly.   Hindi niya pa rin tinitigilan itong kapatid niya tungkol sa nangyari kay Keith sa paniniwala niyang may kinalaman ito. Pinagkakatiwalaan niya ang kapatid pero alam niya rin kung paano ito gumalaw, tahimik at malinis.   Have you ever felt this fucking feeling? You trust a person himself, but at the same time, you’re doubting the way they move? Because you knew their ability and credibility to do things privately, without leaving any evidence for you to doubt them.   Kaya talagang hindi niya pinapatahimik itong kapatid niya sa mga tanong niya at simpleng pag-iimbestiga. Call him crazy, but he don’t give even a single shit.   “I did make sure. Tingin mo babalik ako sa hospital kung mabilis kong natanggap ang pagkamatay niya? I will never leave Keith with those people alone. I needed to make sure that they respect Keith’s body, I needed to make sure that Tuazon will be in the right place.”   When Carter’s phone vibrated in his pocket, he kinda felt that it was Kielton.   “Go ahead and stop disturbing me about Keith.” Taboy ng kapatid sa kanya.   Hindi siya nakinig, bagkos, sinagot nalang ang tawag ni gago.   “What?” Carter annoyingly asked.   “Where the fuck are you right now?”   “Who are you to ask about my whereabouts? My parents didn’t even bother to ask me that.”   “Tss! Samahan mo ko.”   “Saan?”   “Airport.”   “Okay, pick me up. Altaraza hotel.”   “I’ll be there in a bit. Move your ass now.”   Carter stood up, preparing to leave.   “Alam mo, kahit sino sa atin ang maunang magpaalam, sisiguraduhin ko pa rin na nasa maayos na kalagayan ang mga katawan niyo. You should do the same to me.”   Carter groaned. “Stop that. I don’t like that kind of conversation.”   “This is the reality of life. We need to bravely face it.”   “Wag mo akong bilinan. Ganyan na ganyan si Keith sa ‘kin bago siya namatay. Ayokong mamatay ka Kuya, hindi ko kayang patakbuhin ang negosyo natin, baka ako ang mapatay ng magulang natin kapag nalugi. Sayang naman ang lahi ko.”   Habang nagsasalita siya ay may disgusto lang siyang tinignan ng kapatid.   “Leave.” Taboy nito sa kanya na para bang hindi sila magkadugo.   Carter left Clane’s office and waited to Kielton in the lobby.     ALANDRA can’t still believe that she’s traveling to the Philippines at that moment.   Kahit ilang oras na siya sa ibabaw ng ulap, hindi pa rin mawala ang takot na nararamdaman niya. Her hands were still shaking a bit and her stomach is fluttering, she can’t even eat!   She closed her eyes when she remembered Cambria, her daughter was sleeping when she left. Alam niyang kapag nagising ito ay hahanapin siya kaagad, wala pa man ay naluluha na siya. Her poor baby girl will wake up without her.   She spent another more hours before the plane landed in the airport. At dahil hindi inaasahan ang pagbalik niya sa Pilipinas, hindi niya kaagad nasabihan ang magulang kaya wala siyang aasahan na magsusundo man lang sa kanya.   The good thing is when she called her brother Kielton, he answered and agreed to pick her up.   Alandra isn’t really sure why almost all people were looking at her as if she’s a celebrity, but they didn’t bother to get near her, they are just looking at her, with admiration and wow in their eyes.   Her brother is already in the waiting area, so she moved her ass out quickly. Para siyang nabunutan ng tinik sa lalamunan nang mabilis na mahanap ng kanyang mga mata ang kapatid, kumaway siya dito at kaagad naman itong napatakbo palapit sa kanya.   Okay, she’s now aware that Kielton is very famous in the Philippines, she couldn’t deny it because now everyone is looking at both of them!   Kulang nalang talaga ay lumapit sa kanila ang mga tao para lang magpa-picture. And her brother noticed it, so he simply guide her away from those people.   What Alandra didn’t really expect is…from afar, she saw a familiar face of a man. And when that man walks in their direction, Alandra felt like a lot of butterflies flying inside her stomach.   The more the man gets closer, the more she gets more uncomfortable, and what annoys her is she can clearly see how good-looking he is in person. Though his photos were good enough, but seeing him in person hit differently.   “Hi,” Carter Altaraza greeted her cooly, his lips seems like hiding a damn smirk.   Alandra gripped on his brother’s arm because she suddenly felt nervous with this man’s presence. Pakiramdam niya ay may kasalanan siya dito, siguro dahil hinayaan niya ang sarili na gamitin ang larawan nito bilang ama ng anak niya.   And you know what, Cambria even asked her to print those photos of him and she did!   “Who are you? One of our tauhan? Here, help my brother.” Instead, she told him, to hide her nervousness!   She even pushed her suitcase to him just to appear that she really mistake him as one of their bodyguards.   “No, he’s my friend,” Kielton said. She almost rolled her eyes, of course, she knew that!   “Carter Altaraza,” the man introduced himself and lifted his hand for a handshake.   She saw the sexy veins on his arms, that she always noticed in his pictures.   “I’m not interested.” Masungit na sagot niya at hindi tinanggap ang kamay nito.   Inside Kielton’s car, Alandra is just listening to the two. She’s sitting at the backseat, nasa unahan ang dalawa. She notices that Carter is stealing a glance at her through the rearview mirror, what she can only do is to leer at him!   “I’ll be fine in Okada, fratello.” Alandra crossed her arms and look outside the window.   Is this really for real? She’s in Philippines without her baby girl? She can imagine Cambria having a tantrum because she left her in Italy. She really needs to make a video call once she arrives in her hotel room.   “Okay, but when are you going to meet our parents in Cebu?”   “Give me a few days. I will call them later.”   “Are you really okay?” Kielton asked, he took a quick glance at her.   Alandra sighed, of course she’s not really okay. Hindi rin nakatulong na namimiss niya kaagad ang anak.   “I’m okay, thanks.”   They arrived in Okada safely. Hinatid siya ng dalawa sa hotel room niya.   For some reason, Carter is silent, but she can sense that he’s also silently looking at her, as if he’s checking her. What’s with this man?   “I’m gonna take a shower first.”   “What do you want to eat?” Kielton asked.   “Chicken salad and give me some wine.”   Alandra went to the shower room.   There, she felt relaxed but at the same time, she felt so tired. She doesn’t want to stress herself from thinking about what happened in Italy, but it really scares her until now.   Alandra wrapped a silk robe after she took a shower.   Paglabas niya ay halos mapatalon pa siya dahil naabutan niya si Carter na tahimik nagmamasid paikot sa kanyang silid. He seems like checking the wide glass wall, where she can see the city view and other tall buildings from afar.   “You know, I’d be happy if you leave me alone.” She said that caught his damn attention.   When Carter turned around to see her, that’s when she realized that talking to him was a mistake. His eyes shamelessly look at her from head to foot, then stopped on her face, he smirked.   “I’m just checking if nobody will see you once you decided to walk around here naked.”   That counter-back made her cheeks burned. How dare he think that way? And how the fuck did he know that she used to walk around her room naked or only wearing underwear?   “I don’t really mind if someone sees me naked.”   “Yeah?” His eyes spark mischievously.   Alandra walks to the side table near him to get her phone. She’s aware that Carter is watching her, it felt like he’s amazed by her, and he didn’t even bother to hide it.   They both looked at her phone when it vibrated for a call. Alandra smile when she saw the caller. Excitedly, she answered it and face the screen to her to see Cambria.   “Hello, my love?” She even waved at her daughter.   Alandra is too busy staring at her daughter, Cambria is still wearing her sleepwear, holding her bottled milk, laying in their bed, she just woke up.   She forgot that Carter is there, listening to her with his furrowed eyebrows.   “Why did you leave me, mommy?” Cambria’s voice shook, it echoes the room, her lips trembled.   Napanguso siya, nakita na naiiyak na ang anak.   When she saw that Carter shifted his standing position, she leered. Who cares if this man heard her conversation with her daughter? Nobody care.   “Uh, I need to…” she can’t find words to say.   “…Asha told me that my daddy is woyking in the Philippines. That’s why you came theyr.”   Alandra massages her temple because Rasha is really putting her in trouble. Now, Cambria believed that this Carter Altaraza is her father, even she told her he wasn’t.   “No, Tita Rasha was joking.”   Cambria sighed. Her face is so sad, it hurts her.   “I’m sorry because I left you while you were sleeping.”   Alandra got teary eyes when Cambria started to cry.   Napatingin siya kay Carter na nakatayo lang doon, tahimik siyang pinapanood. Napanguso siya at talagang naiiyak na rin dahil sa hikbi ng anak.   “I wanna go to the Philippines, m-mommy. I wanna be w-with you. I wanna be with my d-daddy.”   “Of course, you will. Just give me a little more time, okay? We’ll bring you here.”   “But I want tomoyow!”   “I will try as soon as possible, okay?”   “Okay.” tapos ay humikbi ulit ito.   “Uh, do you wanna see my room? I can tour you.” She playfully asked her daughter, wiggling her eyebrows.   Kahit papano ay sanay naman ang anak niya na umaalis siya at hindi uuwi ng ilang araw basta magpapaalam lang siya, kaya lang noong umalis siya sa Italy ay hindi siya nakapag-paalam dito dahil mabilisan at biglaan lang ang paglipad niya sa Pinas.   “Yes mommy,” Cambria said and put her bottled milk on her mouth.   “Okay, here’s my room’s view,”   Alandra switched the camera but gasped because instead of showing the view from the outside, the camera went straigth to Carter.   “Oh! My daddy! My daddy!”   Alandra eyes widened when Cambria keep saying those words.   “I saw my daddy! I saw my daddy, mommy!”   Nakita niya ang anak na patalon-talon na sa kama, masayang-masaya.   When she glances at Carter, he has this confusion on his face, his forehead is knotted.   He tilted his head on the side, staring at her, like as if waiting for her to explain to him what’s going on…of why all of a sudden, her daughter called him ‘Daddy’?   “N-no, he’s not.” Nataranta siya. “Look, I like the view here.”   Alandra changed the topic and put the camera on the glass wall, but her daughter is obviously not interested in the view anymore.   “No! No! I want daddy! I want my daddy!”   Hindi na maipinta ang mukha ng anak niya, para bang kulang nalang ay aawayin siya kapag hindi niya ipinakita ulit si Carter!   “I don’t mind you showing my face again to your daughter, so she will know that I am not her father?” Carter muttered, as if it’s a big help, but it wasn’t!   Once Cambria got a full view of Carter Altaraza, her daughter will really believe that he’s her daddy!   ‘Yun nga lang na mabilis lang nahagip ng camera ang lalaking ito, ay nakilala kaagad ng anak niya, ‘yon pa kayang harap-harapan niyang ipapakita si Carter?   Cambria started to cry and urge her to see her daddy again, her cries and sobs echoed the room.   “…than making her cry like that?” Carter continue, nananantiya ang boses nito.   Naiinis siya na hindi maintindihan! “Why don’t you just leave me alone?”

“I better be,” he shrugged his shoulder. “Anyway, if the father looks like me, then, you have good taste.” then he winked.   The audacity of this man!

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER TEN

CAMBRIA did not stop even if Carter already left the bedroom, even if she showed her daughter that she was not with that man anymore. Her daughter didn’t believe her, she still wanted to see her Daddy.   Alandra doesn’t have a choice, she followed Carter.   Luckily, Kielton is already there with him. Naka-ayos na rin ang pananghalian nila.   “Do you want to talk with Titow Kielton?” Alandra carefully asked her daughter who’s still fuming mad.   Pansamantalang huminto ang anak, kaya hinarap niya ang camera sa Kuya niya.   “Oh, hey there, Cambria. Wait, why are you crying?” Kielton gets the cellphone from her.   Alandra let the two talks, she’s hoping that her daughter will forget about Carter, para hindi na siya iniiyakan.   “You better eat,” Carter motioned the foods on the table.   Naupo si Alandra sa bakanteng sofa, sa harap ng lalaki. Sa kabilang upuan naman ay ang Kuya Kielton niya na pinapatahan ang pamangkin.   “I saw my daddy, Kielton! Mommy hid him!”   Itong anak niya palaging nakakalimutan gumamit ng Tito at Tita, though she always remind Cambria to use that.   “You saw your daddy? When?”   Her brother is amazed by the fact that how the hell Cambria saw her daddy? They did not even know who’s her father!   “A while ago! They w-ey togethe-y.”   “They were together? Where?”   “Bed-yum!”   “Bedroom?” Kielton chuckle. It wasn’t that hard to understand Cambria even though she can’t still yet pronounce some words correctly. Especially the words with letter ‘R’ in it. ‘“How did it happen?”   “I saw daddy! I saw daddy!”   Napatingin na tuloy sa kanya ang kapatid, nagtatanong ang mga mata. Wala sa sarili na kay Carter tumingin si Alandra.   “Brute? What happened?” Kielton asked, confused.   “Your niece mistook me as her daddy.”   “How come?”   “Who’s that Kielton? Is that my daddy?”   Hindi niya sigurado kung paano lulusutan ang anak. Kung papatayin niya ang tawag, tiyak na tatawag ulit ito at hindi niya rin naman kayang ‘wag itong pansinin. She’s so stupid for switching that camera without asking Carter to leave the bedroom!   “No, he’s my friend. Not your daddy, Cambria—”   “No! He’s my daddy!”   Kielton sighed. “Alandra, what did you tell to your daughter?”   “It wasn’t me, it was Rasha!” Tanggol niya sa sarili.   “Look, Kielton, I have my daddy’s photos! Look!”   Napatayo si Alandra dahil alam niya na ang ipapakita ng anak niya sa Tito nito! They have Carter’s printed photos in their bedroom’s wall!   “What the…” Kielton was surprised by what he is seeing right now.   Nang subukan ni Carter na silipin kung ano ang ipinapakita ng anak niya, mabilis na iniwas ‘yon ng kapatid niya.   Alandra is holding her breath because she doesn’t want Carter to know what they did to his photos!   “See? He’s my daddy!”   Nakita ni Alandra na napahilot sa sintido ang Kuya niya, na para bang dumagdag silang mag-ina sa sakit ng ulo nito.   She continue eating, she’s really hungry. Doon lang bumalik ang gana niya sa pagkain pagkatapos ng mahabang biyahe.   Carter is silent, when he looked at her, she caught him looking at her chest part. The brute smirked, making her cheeks rose up.   Alandra simply check her chest part, she just leered at herself when she notice her obvious nipples against that thin silk robe, not to mention her cleavage.   “Who told you that he’s your father?”   “Mommy and Asha!” Lumaki ang mata niya sa sagot ng anak! “Titow Kielton give the phone to my daddy please…”   “No, your daddy is not here—”   Hindi pa natatapos magsalita ang kapatid ay pinutol na ng iyak ng anak niya. See? Cambria will never stop not until she gets what she wants.   “I’ll give the phone to your mommy, okay? Please, don’t cry.”   And when Kielton is about to hand her the cellphone, to Alandra’s surprised, Carter smoothly got it and face the screen.   “Hey,” Carter’s voice was cool, making Cambria stopped from crying that easily.   “My daddy! My daddy! My daddy!”   Alandra massage her temple one more time. She will be in trouble once Carter discovered what they did to his photos when she was in Italy! It’s so embarrassing.   “Oh-oh.”   Carter let out a short amused laugh, his eyes were sparkling while watching her daughter’s expression on the screen.   It’s their first meet but she can tell that Carter seems very fond of her daughter. Or maybe he naturally likes kids? The reason why it is easy for him to communicat e with them?   “Give it to me,” she told him, annoyed.   Alandra even extended her hand to grab the phone but Carter only held her hand, for her to stay still.   Hindi niya alam kung ano ang mas nakakainis, ang malaman na kausap nito ang anak niya o ang paraan ng marahan na paghawak nito sa kanyang kamay, parang may kumikiliti sa kanyang tiyan.   Natahimik naman si Cambria at nasisilip niyang nakikipagtitigan lang kay Carter na para bang kinakabisado ang mukha ng isa’t isa.   Binawi ni Alandra ang kamay niya at nagpatuloy sa pagkain.   Kielton went to the balcony to have his cigarette.   “My hea-yt is beating fast daddy!” She heard Cambria said after a long while.   Gustong umikot ng mga mata niya. Did her daughter really say that? Did she really feel that? Is her heart really beating fast? But…why?   “Me too,” Carter spoke quietly,  making her paused from sipping her wine.   “Really? Don’t play with my daughter’s feelings!” Alandra murmured madly.   Carter only gave her a ‘Let’s talk later’ look. And that made her heart pounded for some fucking reason!   Why does it feel like he was going to punish her?! How dare him giving her that kind of look?!   “She’s just missing her daddy that’s why,” Alandra said then pursed her lips.   “What’s yoy name?” Cambria started to ask questions and that’s not good.   “Carter. You have a beautiful name though, Cambria.”   She heard her daughter giggle. Nakita niya na gumuhit ang munting ngiti sa labi ni Carter, alam niyang natutuwa talaga ito sa anak niya, halata naman.   “My love, Carter needs to leave, say your goodbye,” Alandra said, she tries to end their conversation.   Napatingin sa kanya si Carter na parang magrereklamo pero inirapan niya lang.   “Mommy, can I talk to daddy again?”   “Not sure. Uh, I mean no, Carter will be busy.”   “When can I see my daddy again?” Cambria’s voice saddened.   “I don’t know.”   “Anytime you want, Cambria, I don’t mind,” Carter answered, making her glared at him sharply.   “What the fuck?” She almost curses him!   Carter only lifted his eyebrow, the amusement in his eyes while staring at her is very obvious! What’s funny? Does this man think that she’s playing around? Damn him!     LUMIPAS ang araw na ‘yon na hindi naman na pinilit ni Cambria na makausap si Carter dahil sinabi niyang bumalik na ito sa trabaho. She also called her parents to let them know that she’s already in Manila.   They planned to throw her a welcome back party and she’s fine with it. She needs to distract herself from everything that’s happened. Kailangan niya rin kausapin ang daddy niya tungkol sa isang mahalagang bagay kaya wala siyang ibang pagpipilian kundi umuwi talaga sa Cebu.   Alandra didn’t need to ask for a bodyguard because the moment her parents knew that she’s in Manila, just after a few hours, her bodyguards arrived in Okada and introduced themselves. They are her invisible bodyguards.   That day she went shopping for her swimwear to bring in Cebu for a yacht party. Hinihintay niya lang matapos si Kielton sa kung anoman ang ginagawa nito para sabay na silang umalis.   “Block those men who would try to get near me, okay? Because I don’t like men.” She told her guards before they leave the hotel.   “Copy that, senorita.”   Alandra is chilling in a coffee shop. It’s still early to go back to her hotel room.   “Can I have a sea,t?”   She looked up and saw Carter Altaraza, wearing an army green long sleeve that hugs his muscled arms, holding a cup of coffee. Those long fingers give her a naughty impression.   Hinanap ng mga niya ang dalawang nagbabantay sa kanya, dahil bakit hinayaan ng mga ito na makalapit ang isang ‘to?   “I know your bodyguards, that’s why,” he said like as if he read her mind.   “Why are you here?”   “To have my coffee.” Then he sipped on his coffee.   “You can have your coffee at home or in another place, why do you need to go here for that.”   “Because I want to. Is there a problem with that?”   What he wants, huh? He’s hitting on her! She knew when a man likes her!   “You know what, you better stop hitting on me. I’m not really interested.”   “Woah,” Carter gasped, he even rested his back on his chair.   “You see, I already have a daughter. I don’t think you can handle both of us.”   “I can if I want to.”   Napailing nalang si Alandra. Carter gives her the vibes that he can’t just surrender, he likes to be thrilled.   Alam na alam niya kapag gusto siya ng isang lalaki, biglang-bigla nalang susulpot kung nasaan siya. Men who likes her used to stalk her and that’s creepy. They seems so obsess with her.   “Stop,”   “How’s Cambria?”   Umangat na ang kilay niya sa tanong nito.   “My daughter is fine.”   “Good.”   He sipped on his coffee again while his eyes were on her.   ALANDRA didn’t expect that Carter will be with them in Cebu. Inside a private plane, she suits herself. Ang magkaibigan ay nag-uusap sa plano ng mga ito na maglakbay sa dagat at natutukso siyang sumama.   “It’s final. We’ll go to Romblon,” Kielton said with finality.   “Can I join with that trip?” Alandra couldn’t help but ask.   Napatingin sa kanya ang dalawa.   “I will join!” aniya, hindi na naghintay pa ng sagot ng mga ito.   When they arrived in their mansion in Cebu, her mother embraced her tightly.   “Ah, I”m so happy to see you again, my baby girl!”   Alandra rolled her eyes but smile. “Not your baby anymore, mom.”   “You’re still my baby and Cambria.”   “Welcome home, honey.” Her father, and gave her a tight hug and kissed the top of her head.   “I’d be happier if you bring Cambria with you.”   “Next time, dad.”   Her parents seems like already knew Carter because they get along well. Nalaman niyang kilala na talaga ng magulang ang binata dahil doon pa natulog sa mansyon nila ng dalawang gabi bago ang party.   Channeling a hot red silk dress with a high slit on the front leg, high heeled open toe sandals, and a crystal purse, Alandra confidently walk down to the grand staircase.   She’s not that very excited about the party but she needs to act like she is. She doesn’t want to give her parents disappointment because they were the one who wanted this party. She should be happy.   Kung kasama niya lang sana ang anak niya at ipapakilala sa mga malalapit na kaibigan ng pamilya, mas magiging masaya siya. Kaya lang…hindi pa ‘yon mangyayari sa ngayon.   Her family is waiting for her in the living room. They are all wearing formal clothes. Her mother is in her dark maroon nightgown, her hair is in bun sophisticatedly.   What caught her attention is Carter, dashing on his white long sleeve polo, the sleeves were folded on his elbows. And his whole attention is on her!   “Let’s go, Altaraza!” Kielton grabbed Carter’s arm and drag him outside.   Even her brother knew that Carter has something on her. They became protective.     INSIDE the limousine going to the yacht club, his father suddenly spoke.   “Do I need to worry about your sudden arrival, Alandra?”   His brothers and Carter weren’t with them, they were in the other car behind.   “Can we talk about this after the party, Sebastian? Let’s just enjoy this night,” her mother said casually, then held her hand.   Alandra remains silent, she can’t just tell them what happened in Italy. Not right now.     THEY are now in the middle of the dark sea but they can still see the lights all over the shore from afar.   Her mother introduced her to the visitors and they greeted her politely. Everyone dressed up in formal and she knew these are the type of people that belongs to their circle.   Alandra is socializing with her mother’s amiga. They kept on asking her random questions about her life in Italy and their shipping business there. Even her love life!   “I told you Karrah, they could make a beautiful family in the future if only you allow me to arrange dinner dates for my son and Alandra.”   Napapansin niya na parang kanina pa siya pinag-aagawan ng mga kaibigan ng mommy niya para ipakilala sa mga anak nitong lalaki. But her mother simply declining those offer.   “I don’t think my daughter is ready for that.”   “You should try, hija,”   Alandra just gave them a small smile.   Wala sa sarili na may hinahanap ang kanyang mga mata. In an open deck outside, she saw her brothers, talking casually, with glass of liquor on their hands.   “Excuse me,” Alandra excused herself and walk outside.   His father is busy talking with his probably business partners and family friends. At the upper deck, she heard party music, it wasn’t that loud so the other guests wouldn’t be disturb.   Alandra went to the staircase on the side of the yacht to get there. Naabutan niyang nagsasayawan ang ilang kababaihan at kalalakihan na halos katulad ng ng edad niya o mas matanda pa sa kanya ng ilang taon.   She don’t really recognize these people, all the she knows is these people are from wealthy family like her, Siguro nga ay ilan sa mga lalaki dito ay anak ng mga kaibigan ng mommy niya.   “Alandra! Welcome back!” One of the girls gets near her, wearing a short classy dress.   “Thanks.” she simply said, she didn’t know this girl though.   Alandra’s eyes roam around and it stopped when she saw Carter near the railing, talking with two girls. He looks like he enjoys chatting with people, he’s not that hard to be with.   She went to the island counter to get her drink from a bartender.   She stay there, roaming her eyes around. Mas gusto niya ang hangin doon sa itaas kumpara sa ibaba, mas gusto niya rin ang naririnig na tugtog kumpara sa nakakaantok na musika kanina.   Nang makita niya na nagpaalam si Carter sa dalawang babae at naglakad papunta sa gawi niya, ay napasimsim siya sa wine na hawak.   When Carter get closer to her, his smell started to invade her senses. He rested his elbows at the island counter and talked to the barista.   “Sex on the beach,” he muttered, the husk on his voice didn’t escape her ears.   Alandra’s eyes went to the dark skies full of stars together with that impressive crescent moon tonight. The dimmed lights around the yacht are relaxing too, not to mention the small waves at the bottom part.   If only she was with her daughter, she’s so sure that Cambria would love watching this dark starry sky with her.   “How can I make you smile?”   Binalingan niya ang katabi dahil sa sinabi nito.   “What are you talking about?”   “You should enjoy the night. This party is for you.”   How can she do that? Her mind is flying away.   “I’m not in the mood.”   Alandra sipped on her wine, ignoring how Carter watch her. This man didn’t even flinch whenever she caught him staring at her.   “How’s Cambria?”   That question made her arched one eyebrow. Again? After he checks on her, he will check with Cambria as if knowing that they are fine is his job.   “Why are you asking?”   “Just curious if she was looking for me.”   At sa totoo lang, talagang palaging hinahanap ng anak niya ang lalaking ito. Sinasabi niya lang na busy sa trabaho kaya walang nagagawa ang anak niya. Pero alam niyang umaasa talaga si Cambria na makikita ulit si Carter.   “My daughter just mistook you as her daddy.”   “I don’t mind being her daddy though.”   Her eyes widened a bit, even her lips sightly opened in surprise because of what he just said!   “Are you crazy?” she asked in disbelief.   “You think so?” he asked then face her, there’s a sly smile on his lips.   “I don’t have time to play with your games. Back off.”   “Who told you that I am playing around?”   Alandra just gave the man a sharp glare, but he’s just staring at her as if he’s enjoying his view.   Bakit ba pakiramdam niya sa tuwing nagagalit at naiinis siya dito ay tuwang-tuwang pa ito? Nababaliw na ang lalaking ito!   “Do you really think I was looking for a man to be my daughter’s father? No!”   “I am willing.”   “Shut up!”   Kulang nalang ay kalmutin niya ang lalaking ito sa sobrang inis niya. Tiyak na hindi na rin maipinta ang mukha niya at halatang nasisiyahan pa talaga ito sa itsura niya!   How dare him? Did he think about claiming the responsibility of a father to her daughter? Is he out of his mind? They barely know each other!   “Look, we have resemblance. Can’t you see? Maybe I am really destined to be Cambria’s father.” He’s so confident!   But of course, she won’t deny the fact that Cambria and Carter have a resemblance! Rasha was the first one who noticed that.   Ngunit hindi pumasok sa isip niya na baka si Carter ang ama ng anak niya, dahil sa dami ng tao sa mundo, marami na ang magkakamukha.   “If you won’t stop, I will call the security to drag you out from this yacht.”   “No need, I can swim.” He smugly motioned to the shore, telling her that he can still swim despite the long distance.   “You are just here to annoy the hell out of me!”   “Ang ganda-ganda pa naman kaya lang mainitin ang ulo,” he murmured but she didn’t understand the words.   “What?!”   Pinasadahan ni Carter ng tingin ang kabuuan niya. His familiar eyes darkened after that quick glance all over her body.   Alandra sipped on her wine because she felt something on her stomach again the way his eyes roam around her body, something heat.   “Stop that stare, Carter.” She almost hisses.   “I never heard someone say my name beautifully as yours.”   Umirap siya. Hindi nga niya napansin na nabanggit niya na ang pangalan nito sa kakaibang kaba na nararamdaman sa kanyang dibdib.   “Alandra…” he whispered gently.   The way he say her name made her shiver silently. It sounds so erotic. She can almost hear the voice of Cambria’s father. What’s going on?   Alandra tilted her head a bit when she felt Carter’s nose almost touch the skin on her neck. She didn’t even notice that he is that close to her.   “I love your smell…”   “T-thanks.”   Did she stutter? And what did she say? She thanked him, right? Really?   “I love the smell of your hair too.” His nose travel to the side of her nape to smell her hair.   Alandra grip on her wine glass because she can feel the familiar heat between them. It’s so strange to feel that kind of sensation towards this man.   “I have been dreaming to smell this scent again.”   “Really?”   She gulped and tilted her head on the side, making her feel his lips on her nape.   “Yeah.”   “U-uh, you’re too close…”   “I know.”   “Give me some space. I feel hot.” She nervously let out a giggle.   Naramdaman niya ang pag-angat ng sulok ng labi nito.   “I can feel it,” Carter said before he stop smelling her hair, her nape, and neck.   Alandra slowly let out a breath, not knowing that she was holding it for a couple of minutes.

CHAPTER 11 (SPG)

CHAPTER ELEVEN

THE party continues. Alandra’s parents went to the upper deck to watch the fireworks display. Some of the visitors stay on their deck.

Before the fireworks could even start, she saw Carter left the upper deck.

Binalot ng sunud-sunod na ingay galing sa paputok na ’yon ang katahimikan sa buong karagatan. Ang magagandang liwanag sa langit ay sumasalamin sa madilim na tubig sa ibabang bahagi ng yate.

It’s beautiful to watch, everyone likes it too. Cambria likes watching fireworks, they used to watch it every New Years’ eve. Uh, she really misses her little princess.

Alandra went to the railing to see her brothers at the open deck, they are still talking together with other guests. But…she didn’t see Carter there.

At bakit ba hinahanap ng mga mata niya ang lalaking ’yon? Kapag nandyan naman sa tabi niya ay hindi siya mapakali.

The urge of seeing the man was so strong, she don’t know why. Alandra decided to go to her brothers, with the hope that Carter was just around that deck, but she didn’t see him.

Pumasok siya sa loob ng yate, naroon ang ibang guest, nagkakasiyahan, binati rin siya ng mga ito. The waiter passed by holding a tray of liquors, she got the red wine glass and continue walking.

The cabins are occupied by their guests. Her parents use the suite. She is using the other suite, near her brother’s.

Hindi niya rin nakita si Carter na nakikisalamuha sa mga bisita sa mga sandaling iyon. Rinig hanggang sa loob ang mga paputok sa labas.

Alandra decided to go to her suite to relax a bit.

Sa pagdaan niya sa bawat pinto ng cabin, nakikita niya ang mga pangalan na nakalagay doon, tanda kung sino ang mga nag-okupa ng kwartong ’yon. Beside his brother’s suite, is Carter Altaraza’s.

Nagdadalawang isip pa siya kung kakatok ba o hindi. At ano ba ang ginagawa niya do’n?

Alandra removed the name written and opened the door, she’s surprised it wasn’t locked.

She wanted to appear that she opened the wrong door if ever Carter was inside and if ever he’d ask her what’s she’s doing there in that room because it was not her room.

Alandra smirked when she saw Carter’s silhouette, standing in front of the glass window, watching the fireworks in the sky alone. The lights on his cabin were turned off. She can almost feel his loneliness.

“Uh, wrong room,” she said innocently when Carter took a glance to that door where she’s standing.

Sa loob ay hindi niya na masyado naririnig ang ingay na dulot ng fireworks. Mas tahimik doon, mas gusto niya ang atmospera.

When Carter closed the thick curtain of the window, Alandra gets confused. Didn’t he like her seeing him watching the fireworks alone? Did she just disturb him? And his moment?

“Do you like the fireworks display?” she asked, still holding her glass of wine, leaning sexily at the door this timr.

“What are you doing here?” Carter sounds different for some reason.

“I opened the wrong room.”

“Didn’t you read the name outside?”

Alandra blushed, she was thankful that it was dark inside, he won’t notice.

“There was no name written outside.”

“Yeah?” Obviously, he didn’t buy her answer.

“So, you’ve watched the fireworks from here?” She changed the topic to save her face.

“I did not.”

“I saw you. I like fireworks display too.”

“I hate fireworks.” He almost cut her off.

There’s really different the way he speak and the way he stand there. Pakiramdam ni Alandra ay kausap niya ang ibang pagkatao ni Carter na hindi niya pa nakikilala.

“Why?” Alandra curiously asked.

Carter just shook his head and tiredly sat at the edge of the bed. When he tilted his head and closed his eyes, it made her want to hug him. He looks vulnerable at the moment.

“Are you okay?”

“Just leave me alone, please?” He really meant it, he wanted to be alone, she can feel it, but she’s naturally hardheaded, she can’t leave him without knowing what’s going on.

It feels like he was avoiding her. He was giving them a distance. He wanted to isolate himself.

“No, you can talk to me.”

“Just leave.”

“No,” then Alandra sipped on her wine again.

When he groaned, it made her feel like he was being impatient.

“Go and enjoy the rest of the night, Alandra.”

“I’m kinda tired, so, I can stay here for a while. You may want someone to talk to?”

“No, I’m fine.”

“Why do I feel like you are not?”

Nang balingan ulit siya ni Carter ay tinaasan niya ng kilay, ipinapakita dito na malakas ang pakiramdam niya at hindi siya nito madadaya.

“I’m just…tired.”

“Really?”

“Alandra, please.” He sounded like he’s trying his best to stay calm, he’s holding his little patience.

“I used to be alone, it was so hard to deal with it. I have learned that having someone to share your feelings and thoughts is much better than carrying all the burden by yourself.”

She came to the point that she lost all the friends that she thought were real friends.

She can still remember what Cambria’s father told her; she needs to choose a kind of friend that will stay by her side not only on her brighter days but most especially, on her darkest days.

Rasha was the only one who stays with her through ups and downs. Aside from her grandmother who always supports and understands her.

Without receiving any words from Carter, Alandra walked inside the cabin and she opened the curtains. The fireworks display ended. Ang buwan ay tila ba walang sawang nagbabantay at nagbibigay ilaw sa malawak na kadiliman ng buong karagatan.

She even turned on the lampshade at the side table, giving them a dimmed lights inside.

Alandra sighed when she saw Carter’s elbows on his knees, his both hands are placed on his nape. She can really feel the unspoken loneliness and sadness from him.

“Whatever is it in your mind, I believe that you will get through it.”

“You think so?”

Alandra smiled when he finally spoke.

“Of course. You just have to believe in yourself too.”

Then she put her glass of wine on the side table and sat next to him. She’s facing the beautiful starry night while Carter is still facing the damn floor.

“You better rest.”

“Then you better leave,” he muttered, this time his voice is more gentle.

“Why can’t I stay? The view here is much more appealing than in my suite.”

Nang baguhin ni Carter ang posisyon at humiga sa kama, alam ni Alandra na kahit papano ay umayos na ang nararamdaman nito, kung anoman ’yon.

She was about to simply check his face on the bed but she got distracted by his obvious bulge between his thighs. Malapit na malapit ’yon sa kanya, harap-harapan niyang nakikita. That damn bulge is waving at her!

Carter suddenly uttered a small wail.

“You better stop staring at that part, it will only make you sore.”

Uminit ang pisngi ni Alandra dahil alam niya ang tinutukoy ni Carter! His eyes were so sharp that he even notice her staring at his bulge!

And now that he’s being aggressive and naughty again, it means he’s now fine. Gone was the lonely man that she saw a few minutes ago.

“I don’t think it will.”

“Yeah? Let’s have a bet then?”

Umikot lang ang mata ni Alandra. Sa ma ganitong klaseng usapan, pakiramdam niya ay hindi magpapatalo ang Carter Ataraza na ito.

“I better leave.” Then she stood up.

“You look so fine in that red dress,” Carter said with the hint of admiration in his husky voice.

Napalingon siya rito, habang inaayos ang tela sa bandang dibdib niya dahil kumakawala talaga sa parteng ’yon.

“Well, the chest part is too dangerous and revealing,” he added.

She has to agree. She didn’t expect that it will be that revealing on the bust part.

“Yeah, my boobs didn’t fit in.”

“Yeah, I can see.”

Nang tignan niya si Carter, komportable itong nakahiga sa kama habang nakatingin sa kanya na nakatayo naman sa paanan, inaayos ang kanyang suot.

“Is it built-in?” he asked, curious. “You didn’t wear a bra or something.”

Alandra rolled her eyes. No, it’s just that her boobs are really coming out because of the deep cut on the chest part.

It really doesn’t matter though because she wears more revealing clothes and even swimwear than that dress.

“No, but I have nipple tape.”

“Let me see…”

Pakiramdam niya ay namanhid ang ulo niya sa narinig.

“…the nipple tape because I haven’t seen one yet,” he continued, with no malice, he’s just really curious about that thing.

“Are you serious?” She can’t believe that a man will ask her about it.

Hindi alam ni Alandra kung matatawa ba siya o ano. But the way he asked for it, it didn’t offend her, hindi siya nabastusan. Siguro ay dahil wala lang talaga dito ang sinasabi, wala talagang malisya.

She honestly uses nipple tape than a bra. Sometimes, she don’t use any of it.

“Hold on,” she said and turned around.

Alandra carefully remove one of the nipple tapes and turned around again to show it to Carter.

“I see.” He shrugs his shoulder. “So, that’s how it looks like.”

“Yes. This thing is more comfortable to wear than a bra.”

“So, you prefer that nipple tape?”

“Yeah.”

Alandra turned around again to get back that tape on her nipple. Nang matapos siya ay hinarap niya ulit si Carter.

Namumungay na ang mga mata nito, hindi niya alam kung gano’n lang ba talaga ang tingin niya o sadyang namumungay na talaga ang magagandang matang ’yon…na para bang nakita niya na noon.

“I wanna kiss you,” Carter muttered, his voice was raspy.

“Why?”

“If I tell you the reason, would you allow me to kiss you?”

“No,” mabilis na sagot niya, kinabahan kaagad sa ideya na hahalikan siya nito.

“I’ll just wait for the right time then.”

“Maybe in your dreams.”

“I will in my dreams.” The side of his lips curves up. “I will more than just a kiss, Alandra.”

“Crazy,” she murmured and shook her head.

“My door isn’t locked, you can come in anytime,” Carter said when she walks towards the door.

“I better not. I’m afraid you’ll kiss me.”

That made him laugh a bit. “I will, one day, I swear.”

“Go on, keep dreaming.” Pang-aasar niya at tuluyan ng lumabas.

ALANDRA woke up too early. Wala siyang ideya kung anong oras na ba natapos ang party. Pagkatapos niyang umalis sa cabin ni Carter ay dumeretso na siya sa kwarto niya para matulog. Hindi pa halos tumataas ang araw ay gising na siya at hindi na makatulog ulit.

She decided to relax in the water. Wearing a black mesh one-piece and cover-ups, she went outside. She chose to stay in an open deck where the sun lounger is lined up. She put down her sunglass and big summer hat there. Everyone is still sleeping and the yacht is not moving, it’s in the middle of the sea.

Even their security guards weren’t around. Siya palang talaga ang gising. She walked near the railing and check the water. It’s crystal clear, the color is a combination of turquoise and blue. The waves are calm and she also sees the small fishes.

“Do you wanna swim?”

Her heart almost skip a beat when she heard Carter’s voice from behind. He places his both hands at the railing, simply locking her. She didn’t even hear his footsteps!

“Damn you. You’re giving me a heart attack.”

“Good morning too.” He greeted then kissed her shoulder.

Sa inis niya at sa gulat sa hindi inaasahan nitong pagdating, nakakahiyang aminin na naramdaman niya pa rin ang dampi ng labi nito sa kanyang balikat.

“Do you really need to lock me with your arms?” She sarcastically asked, looking down on his sexy veins.

“I like it this way.”

“You’re being too comfortable with me.”

“Am I?” He acts innocently.

“You are.”

“Because I can’t get over with your smell.”

“That’s creepy!” She almost laughs at him and his remarks.

Carter gently sniffed her hair. Napapairap siya dahil talagang nagsasabi ito ng totoo na gusto ang amoy niya. Halatang-halata sa kilos nito.

The salty wind blew, the coldness hugs her body, she can almost feel her nipples hardened. Damn.

Absentmindedly, Alandra moved a little, so she can fit in Carter’s body, to avoid that cold wind.

“Cold?” he whispered, there’s something in his morning voice that she kinda likes.

“A bit.”

When Carter’s one hand went to her stomach, Alandra gulped. She holds her breath for a second.

His warm palm on her stomach gives her butterflies. The fact that the fabric is mesh in that part made her really feel his callous palm.

“I will not do anything. Relax.” There’s a smile in his voice.

Alandra let out a breath and relax.

Why does she act like a virgin who never been kiss and touch? O baka naman sadyang apektado lang siya sa pagdidikit ng kanilang katawan kaya para siyang nawawala sa tamang wisyo?

Carter started to caress her stomach at a slow pace, Alandra couldn’t move, she’s too hypnotized with his touch. And the fact that his touch is kinda familiar, made her feel like Cambria’s father is the one that caressing her at the moment.

She will always like the feeling of being touched and kissed by that man. She can’t forget him. She can’t really get over him and the memories that he left her.

At nang magbunga ang kapusukan nila ng lalaking ’yon, mas hindi niya ito nakalimutan, dahil nag-iwan talaga ng remembrance sa kanya.

“Do you like it?” Carter whispered under her ear.

“Y-yes.”

“Good.”

Alandra is not sure why she’s allowing Carter to caress her like that. All that she knows is…she likes the feeling. She missed that kind of feeling. She missed the warmness. She missed being touch by a man.

Carter’s lips travel to her neck, sniffing her there and planted a feathery kiss. Alandra can feel something between her thighs. It’s embarrassing to admit this, but she’s starting to get turned on.

And when his both arms slightly rubbing the sides of her boobs, that’s when she realized that they are both like being this close…they like being physical. They can’t deny the strong sexual attraction between them.

“Carter…” she called his name softly when he slightly suck the skin on her neck.

“Hmm?”

“It will leave a mark.”

“Enough with one for now.”

Then he planted a kiss at the side of her lips.

When Alandra moved her body backward to feel his chest more, her ass bounce smoothly to the hard thing between his thighs, which made him groan.

“Oofs,” she giggled. “He’s awake huh.”

“You better stay still and behave.”

“What if I did not behave?” She arched her brow.

“Then let’s see what will happen.”

Naughtily, Alandra moved her ass again and intentionally rub his hard cock with it.

“Alandra…” There was a warning on his tone, but she only found it hot. “If you won’t stop, I swear, I will take you from behind. Right.Now.”

Alandra pursed her lips and sneered. Medyo nasindak siya kaya tumigil siya kapilyahan.

“Naughty,” he uttered, and his palm travel to her lower abdomen.

Halos mapatingkayad siya dahil natutukso siya sa paraan ng paghaplos nito sa kanyang tiyan pababa sa puson. If she won’t stop him, she will get really wet. Her mind is still thinking right but her body is screaming for more of his touch.

“Umm,” it was too late for her to stop that small moan when he ran his fingers between her thighs.

And when Carter did it again, Alandra can confirm that she’s now damn wet!

Napasandal siya sa dibdib ni Carter at napakapit sa isang braso nito upang doon kumuha ng sapat na lakas dahil wala pa ay nanghihina na ang kanyang mga tuhod.

“Part your legs a bit,” he whispered seductively.

Alandra really doesn’t have an idea why Carter’s voice is the same as Cambria’s father. It’s so strange!

Is she hallucinating? Why does it feel like she’s making out with Cambria’s father?

Hypnotized by his voice, Alandra parted her legs a bit giving Carter’s fingers access in between.

“Damn,” she cursed breathlessly when he expertly slid his fingers under her bikini and touch her private part.

Alandra cheeks burned because she can feel that he felt her wetness on his fingers.

“Tang ina,” he hissed huskily the moment he touched her femininity.

Alandra was about to remember the person who muttered that kind of curse before, but she got carried away when Carter released his fingers from her femininity, then she saw him put the same fingers inside his mouth, he tasted her through that way.

Nakagat ni Alandra ang kanyang labi, dahil sa paraan ng kung paano nito tikman ang katas niya. It turns her on even more. She likes how he sucked those fingers just to taste her.

“Still the same,” Carter murmured.

Alandra was already out of her mind to understand him because he put back his fingers on her womanhood skillfully.

Mahina siyang napaungol habang mabagal na pinapadulas ni Carter ang daliri sa kanyang hiwa…ikinakalat ang kanyang katas doon at masarap na paglalaruan.

CHAPTER 12 (SPG)

CHAPTER TWELVE

ALANDRA’S lips were parted, the small moans were coming out from her mouth while Carter’s fingers were expertly rubbing her femininity. The feeling was very satisfying and her wetness is proof that she’s really damn pleased.   Every move of his finger feels so magical. It brings her to their own paradise. A kind of paradise that she felt when she was with Cambria’s father before.   Alandra didn’t know exactly why she’s comparing Carter to that stranger man in Sydney, maybe because they can both please her with the same intensity?   When Carter’s hand went to her boobs, Alandra gasped softly.   Ibinaba niya ang tingin sa likod ng palad nitong maugat na humihimas sa kanyang dibdib, habang ang isang kamay ay nagbibigay ligaya naman sa pagitan ng kanyang mga hita. Hindi niya maiwasan ang mapapikit, nakakaliyo.   “You’re so wet, Alandra…” Carter whispered behind her ear. “It makes me want to lick this…” then he ran his fingers slowly until they reach her entrance.   Alandra’s toes curled sexily and her eyes shut close because of the sensation. She was really hypnotized by the way he please her using only his fingers.   Pakiramdam niya ay alam nito kung gaano siya kasabik na maramdaman muli ang kaluguran na ilang taon niya ring hindi natikman.   Carter moves his lips to her neck, kissing her there and it will travel down to her bare shoulder.   “Uhh,” Alandra couldn’t help but let out a small moan.   She will be out of breath if she would stop herself from moaning. And the sensation is too much, she can’t handle being silent, she needs to release a damn moan.   “…I wanna suck this….” Carter whispered huskily and his finger went to her cltoris.   Alandra cursed silently because she felt her womanhood throbbed because of what he did. Carter gives his attention to that sensitive bud, he rubs it gently and slowly until her toes curled again…because it really pleases her.   “Carter…mmm…” she called his name breathlessly and grips on his arm when she felt like she was so close to her climax.   “Would you let me?” he asked, his voice was really the same with her daughter’s father.   Hindi niya alam kung pinaglalaruan lang ba siya ng kanyang pandinig o sadyang magka-boses lang ang dalawang lalaki. Gusto niya ang boses na ‘yon at talagang lihim siyang nasasabik na marinig ulit.   “Umm, Carter. Uhh!”   Her legs shut closed when she reached her orgasm. Naiwan sa pagkababae niya ang mga daliri ni Carter.   Alandra is closing her eyes, she’s taking her time, Carter is giving her feathery kisses to her neck and jaw. She reached her climax that easily, she’s really missed being pleased by a man.   “Let me bring you to your room.”   Alandra felt like she’s above the clouds, she can’t utter any words, she’s still shaking a bit because of that silent orgasm.   Halos isubsob ni Alandra ang mukha sa dibdib ni Carter nang buhatin siya nito. Wala talaga siyang lakas, parang hinigop ng kung sino ang enerhiya niya.   Carter opened her suite’s door. He went straight to her bedroom and gently put her above her bed. The window’s curtain was open, the sun is starting to show up, but the yacht is still not moving.   “That kind of orgasm made me sleepy…” she let out a small soft laugh for herself.   “Did you like it?”   “Yeah.”   She doesn’t need to lie! She liked how he pleased her! Honestly, she can’t still get over it.   “My tongue is better…” he whispered and started to kiss her jaw and neck.   Alandra only tilted her head to give Carter permission to kiss her. She even close her eyes to feel him…but the strange thing is…she really felt like Carter is Cambria’s father because their moves were really similar.   Is that even possible? That she already met Carter Altaraza before and he could be…Cambria’s father? Or is it only a hallucination? She was just assuming? Damn, she needs to figure this out. But, how?   Kung anoman ang mga iniisip niya sa mga sandaling ‘yon ay nawala bigla nang maglapat ang kanilang mga labi ni Carter. Alandra remain closing her eyes and allowed herself to be succumbed at the temptation above her.   When Carter slid his tongue inside her mouth, Alandra couldn’t hide her gasped when she felt his pierced there. Napahawak siya sa balikat nito at talagang nabigla…nahinto ang pagtugon niya sa halikan nila.   “Y-you have your tongue pierced…” she murmured, amazed.   “Yeah.” then he licked her lips sensually.   Alandra didn’t want to assume that Carter is Cambria’s father….maybe it was just a coincidence? Maybe they both have their tongue pierced? If she ever discovered that Carter has his dick pierced, it will really blow her mind away!   Kung mayroon man itong bulitas sa pagkalalaki nito, sobra-sobra naman yata kung nagkataon lang? What will be her next step? To know if Carter Altaraza have a pierced dick? Isn’t it too private to talk about? Isn’t too much to know?   “I hope this is okay to you…” he muttered and kiss her collarbone.   Nang mapunta ang kamay nito sa kanyang dibdib at hinimas siya doon, muling bumalik ang kasabikan niyang mahaplos. Nag-aaway ang kanyang isip sa mga posibilidad na maaaring si Carter ang ama ni Cambria at sa sensasyon na ibinibigay nito sa kanya sa mga sandaling ‘yon, na tila ba inilalayo siya sa mga naka-ambag posibilidad na nasa isip niya.   “Carter…” she called him softly when he lowered down his head to her breast.   “Damn this thing,” he cursed impatiently, and to her surprised, he ripped off her mesh one piece!   Alandra’s eyes widened a bit to what Carter did, but she honestly liked how he ruined her one piece. It looks so hot and he’s very aggressive.   Pakiramdam niya ay nanghina siya sa sarap nang makita niya itong parang uhaw na kaagad na sinipsip ang kanyang utong. Napaawang ang kanyang labi, naramadaman ang sarap na dulot niyon sa kanya.   “Mmm,” she brushed his hair using her fingers, watching him sucking her both nipples.   Alandra can feel his pierced that tickles her twin peaks, it makes her body feel the heat. She parted her legs more to accommodate Carter’s body in between. She’s fully naked on her upper body, he has full access to it.   Her femininity is still covered with her mesh one piece, but she can now feel his hand removing it down. He moves so quickly and he’s very expert in bed. He knew exactly what he’s doing and he knew how to keep the sensation going.   When his lips travelled down to her stomach, Alandra bite her lips because he licked the diamond piercing on her navel.   Carter even looked up on her, silently telling her that he’s amazed that she have that. She had her belly button piercing when Cambria turned one year old.   Carter kissed her until his lips slowly travel down to her lower abdomen. Alandra holds her breath because she gets excited to feel his tongue on her private part.   It’s been a long three years since the last time a man lick her down there. She missed the feeling of being pleased using a man’s tongue.   “We’ll talk after this,” Carter said like as if she will going to run away from him after their licking session.   “What are we going to talk about?”   “There’s a lot of things that we need to talk about.”   Alandra’s forehead knotted. What was he talking about?   “But for now, let me lick this pussy again.”   Alandra arched her when Carter started to lick her femininity. Unang lapat palang ng mainit na dila nito sa kanyang pagkababae ay napaliyad na siya dahil sa pagsalakay ng kakaibang sarap.   “Mmm…”   His slow and gentle pace really makes her hold her breath. For some reason, she knew and she was expecting that his slow pace will be fast and more aggressive. At hindi nga siya nagkamali…   “Ohh, Carter!”   Alandra grip on Carter’s hair when his tongue move aggressively on her femininity.   Pinaikot-ikot nito ang dila sa kanyang pagkababae, bawat hagod ay madiin at ramdam na ramdam niya ang hikaw nito sa dila na talagang sumasagi sa bawat sulok ng kanyang kaselanan. Hindi niya mapigilan na isubsob ang mukha nito sa pagitan ng kanyang hita, para siyang mawawala na sa sarili.   Hindi niya mapigilan ang pag alpas ng ungol sa kaluguran na mabilis na bumalot sa kanyang pagkatao. He legs were shaking because Carter really giving her a mind blowing pssy-licking. She didn’t really expect that he will lick her like that.   “Ohh! Oooh! F-fuck! Ahh!”   Yinakap nito ang kanyang mga hita na para bang wala siyang balak pakawalan. Her body is already in the air because the sensation is really making her body wild.   Alandra holds her boobs and keeps moaning while Carter is sucking every part of her womanhood. The way he licks and sucks her private part feels like he’s punishing her for the reason that she didn’t know!   Nanginig ang kanyang mga hita nang maramdaman niya na ang atensyon nito ay nasa sensitibong kuntil ng kanyang pagkababae.   “Ummm, y-yes! Aahh, mmm…” her breathing became heavy.   She’s absentmindedly massaging her boobs, she was looking down on how Carter Altaraza please her using his magical tongue.   And when he looked up at her with his sensual eyes while he was swirling his tongue around her wet pussy, Alandra opened her mouth in pleasure…he really makes  her feel how he owned her body.   “I will suck your clt…” he whispered, then play with that small bud with the tip of his tongue. “…but you need to lower down your moan.”   “I’ll try,” she’s really breathless, seeing him and his tongue on her private part really makes her damn wet.   Carter only smirked, it feels like she will get failed to lower her moans.   Alandra gasped and she covers her mouth with her hands when Carter started to suck her cltoris like as if he’s so thirsty to have a taste of her.   Umangat ang pang-upo niya sa ere dahil sa matinding sarap kung paano nito sipsipin ang sensitibong parte ng kanyang pagkababae. Nahihibang siya sa sensasyon at sa kaluguran na ipinaparanas sa kanya ng dila na ‘yon.   “Ohhh! Ummm! C-Carter! Mmm!”   She was really trying to lower her moans by covering her mouth, but she knew it wasn’t that easy.   Umaalpas pa rin ang maingay niyang ungol at halatang-halata na gustung-gustong marinig ‘yon ni Carter dahil mas lalo pa nitong sabik na sinisipsip at halos marahan na kagatin ang kuntil na ‘yon.   Alandra’s eyes shut close and her legs really shake so bad, and her stomach is fluttering badly because the sensation is too much to handle.   “Ohh! Y-yes! N-no! Mmm! P-please! S-stop! N-no, d-don’t stop! Ahh!”   She’s going crazy that she wanted him to stop for a while but she didn’t want him to do it all of a sudden. Her hands were gripping on Carter’s hair, like as if she will be lost if she did not do that.   “C-Carter! Oohhh!”   Alandra gasped and let out a really disturbing moan when Carter never stop sucking her cltoris even if he knew she was about to reach her orgasm. He fucking keeps going until she squirted on his mouth!   Hingal na hingal siya at pakiramdam niya ay nawala siya sa sarili nang ilabas niya ang masaganang likido galing sa kung saang bahagi ng kanyang katawan. Her womanhood is throbbing and she can’t do anything about it.   Hindi lang siya ang hiningal kundi ang kanyang pagkababae rin ay tila ba napagod. The fact that Carter is still licking her, made her feel like he’s Cambrias father because he used to do it to her when they were in Sydney.   Weakly, Alandra brushes Carter’s hair with her fingers. She doesn’t have much energy to ask him what’s special about her womanhood because he still licking her slowly there. He even tasted and swallowing her sticky honey.   “You still love your clt being sucked…” he murmured, she can almost feel the smirk on his lips.   When she looked down on him, she caught him staring at her femininity. Uminit ang kanyang pisngi dahil para bang may maganda itong pinapanood doon, samantalang ramdam niya na na namumula na ‘yon dahil sa ginawa nito.   “You sucked it like as if you haven’t suck one for a long time.”   And it’s really true! Talagang gigil at sarap na sarap nitong sinipsip ang parteng ‘yon ng kanyang pagkababae na para bang doon ibinuhos ang lahat ng pagtitimpi!   “I like to suck yours. I love how it turns red and swollen. I love it when it throbbed.”   Alandra’s cheeks heated up. “Aren’t you done?” she asked when she saw him starting to lick her again.   “Give me one more hour.”   Her eyes went big, she almost closes her legs in surprise but Carter only hug both, so she will stay still.   Napalunok siya nang maisip na naman ang lalaking nakilala sa Sydney. She can still remember and will always remember how that man gave her a long hour of pussy-licking! Now, Carter asked for another hour, they really are the same! They love licking her private part!   Her body is still heating up. Her mind and body want to be pleased again. She doesn’t have a hold to her body because her mind is really shouting at her to feel the pleasure again.   Carter is still wearing his clothes and he looks like he’s not going to take them off. He can’t see his lower part because she’s laying in bed, she can’t see if he’s having a boner? Maybe, he is! For sure he is!   Tumagilid si Alandra ng higa dahil nangangawit na ang kanyang mga hita na kanina pa nakabuka. She rolled her eyes when Carter stay his head between her thighs even if she already changed her position.   “We should be having our breakfast now.” She pouted her lips a bit.   “I had mine.”   Alandra sneered. “My pussy is not a food.”   “For me it is.” Carter lifted her one leg, her other leg on the bed became his head’s pillow. “I am so hungry that I need to eat more.”   With that, Carter Altaraza started to eat her pussy again and she allowed him.   ALANDRA was not sure if it was because of her loud uncontrolled moan, but her mother knocked on her door while Carter is smirking because she just had another orgasm.   “Alandra? Are you okay? Why are you shouting?”   “A-ah, mom, I am fine! I was shocked when I saw a big shark outside my window!”   She heard Carter chuckle because of her excuse. Bahagya niyang inilayo ang ulo nito sa pagkababae niya dahil hindi pa rin tumitigil. She felt drain! Damn this Altaraza! Ginawa talaga siyang almusal!   “Alright. We are going to have our breakfast. Join us, okay?”   “Yes, mom! I’ll be there in a minute or two!”   Wala na siyang narinig na sagot galing sa mommy niya. Palagay niya ay sakto itong napadaan sa pinto niya nang marinig ang malakas na ungol niya dahil sa paglabas ng orgasmo.   “I’m tired and sleepy…” she said, pursing her lips.   “I know,” Carter kissed her head, then caress her stomach.   She’s so bare in front of him, laying on her bed, while he’s still fully clothed. Alandra can even feel like she can’t move her legs properly. Mas madalas na nakabuka ang kanyang mga hita dahil mas gusto ‘yon ni Carter. He can fully lick her femininity when her legs are parted widely.   “I don’t think I can join in breakfast.” Because she’s really tired and she wants to sleep!   “I’ll bring your breakfast here.”   “No!” Mabilis siyang umiling. “Don’t bother. We have a crew here to bring me my breakfast.”   Carter just stare at her for a minute, before he sighed. “Okay, if that’s what you want.”   “And, you need to leave. My brother will surely be looking for you.”   “Yeah, I guess so.”   “And don’t go near me when I’m outside, okay?”   Tumaas ang isang kilay nito, imbes na aalis na sa kama ay napabalik, sabay haplos ulit sa kanyang tiyan.   “Why not?”   “Just don’t go near me. Understand?!” She almost gives him a sharp stare, trying to intimidate him.   “I can’t promise you that.”   “Then I’ll be the one who will avoid you!”   Carter lowered his head to her ear. His breath tickles her.   “Do you really think I would let you escape from me this time?” he whispered, there was a warning in his tone but it sounded so freaking hot. “…you can’t just run away from me anytime you want, you will only get tired. So, you better not, baby.”   He kissed the side of her head before he left her suite.

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CHAPTER 37 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 38

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 39

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 40

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 41

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 42

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 43

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 44

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 45 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 46 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 47

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 48 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 49 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 50

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 51 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 52

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 53 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 54

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 55

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 56

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 57

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 58 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 59 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 60

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 61

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 62

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 63

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 64

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 65

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 66 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 67

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 68

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 69

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 70

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 71

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 72

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 73 (SPG)

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 74

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 75

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

CHAPTER 76

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

EPILOGUE

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

SPECIAL CHAPTER 1

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

SPECIAL CHAPTER 2

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.

SPECIAL CHAPTER 3

This story is part of the Paid Stories program, a selection of exclusive stories that help support Wattpad writers. Click here to continue reading on the Wattpad app.

Esta historia pertenece al programa de Historias Pagadas, una selección exclusiva de historias con las que apoyas a escritores de Wattpad. Da click aquí para seguir leyendo en la aplicación.