Book1: A Night with You

Chapter 16

-Sixteen-

Shiinel's

              I don't understand why people keep on aiming for great things to the point na nakalimutan na nila kung gaano kasarap mamuhay ng simple. Walang masiyadong iniisip, walang hassle and you just live your life.

Nick and I went for an Island hopping which is a one great experience. Nag-snorkling kami and took pictures underwater. Just wow. I love those corals. Para silang may sariling buhay. They seem to be breathing as they dance to the beat of the waves. It's the first time that I've seen the waterworld, and it's breathtaking. How I wish, Rui is with me. Sana nakita niya rin ang mga magagandang bagay na nakita ko. Someday, I'll bring him here, I promise.

"Ayoko! Nick ano ba, ayoko nga, Aaah! Nick hawakan mo ko, malalaglag akooo!"

I heard Nick's laughter behind me. He's holding at my waist at akma akong itutulak sa dagat. Kailan ba mauubusan ng kalokohan ang lalaking to?! Sa takot ko ay mahigpit akong humawak sa mga kamay niyang nakahawak sa bewang ko.

"Luko-loko ka talaga!" I smacked his shoulder ng tuluyan makaupo na ako sa Bangka. "Tinatawa-tawa mo diyan?!" I snarled at him but he just laugh. Gosh! I was really scared. I looked around and thankful na parang wala naming pakialam ang bangkero.

"Hey, you really thought I would let you fall?"

"Bakit hindi ba?" I almost pout.

"Missy, the only time I'll let you fall, is when you fall in love with me." He said totally crushing the building 'Pagtatampo" inside me. This man never fails to make me feel special. He's smiled and it's infectious.

"Then the word should be fell, I think." I said, making his smile grew wider.

We stayed for a day at the town proper of Coron, Palawan after all the adventure. We spent our day like some ordinary local tourist except that the guy beside me is extraordinarily handsome and summerly hot. Ang daming gustong magpapicture sa kanya. Mukha bang tourist spot ang boyfriend ko?

"Ah eh Ms. Pwede bang tama na yang picture? Hindi ko naman isasali sa seven wonders of the world tong boyfriend ko eh."

Tinaasan lang ako ng kilay ng turistang hilaw. "Girlfriend mo to?" Baling niya kay Nick. Abaa ...

"Hindi." He said firmly with a grin playing on his luscious lips. Say what?!

I look fiercely at Nick who's currently looking at the woman with big fat boob who smiled seductively in return. Shiiz ... My hands are itching to pull some hair. Sinamaan ko ng tingin si Nick, but he just smirk at tila tuwang tuwa pa sa nakikitang ekspresyon sa mukha ko.

"Eh hindi naman pa---

"She's my wife. Happy now? So if you'll excuse us, susunduin pa namin ang anak namin."

Nalaglag ang panga ko sa sinabi niya. He pulled me at iginiya sa kung saan.

"Nick, wala tayong anak." I managed to utter, after I pulled half of my brain back into my skull.

Amusement is on his eyes.

"Well ..." Nagkibit-balikat ito and then grab me gently para bumulong. "We can work on that." My cheeks turned crimson as a delicious sensation crawls on my spine.

Nag check in kami sa Coron Gateway Hotel. The hotel was simple, kung tutuusin ay malayo sa mararangyang hotel sa syudad. But what caught me is the spectacular view in its balcony. Nakaharap ito sa dagat, giving me a simply mesmerizing view of the sunset. Palawan, didn't fail to amaze me all the time. It seems to be one with nature, so peaceful and lovely.

"Hey beautiful, your idling." Someone drape his arms from my back and kissed my bare shoulder.

"I just love the view." Iniharap niya ako sa kanya at ikinawit ang mga braso ko sa kanyang leeg.

"I too."

"You also love the view?"

"Of course." He said pero nanatiling sa akin nakapako ang mga tingin. Hindi ko na tuloy matukoy kung anong 'view' ba ang pinapatungkulan niya. "I so love it." He tucked my hair behind my ear na kasalukuyang nililipad ng hangin and I can't stop myself from closing my eyes. I so love his touch.

He lowered his head and was about to pull me for a kiss, but I chose to stop him. Goodness Nick, not here. Ang daming viewers sa baba.

"Can we do that some other time? I'm starving." Palusot ko, but too close to the truth dahil nakakaramdam narin ako ng kaunting hilab ng tiyan. Lalo pa sa nakikita kong ekspresyon sa mga mata ni Nick, my mouth went dry.

"Then eat me. I'm edible you know." He said with a hint of seduction. Kung hindi lang dahil sa tindig at pagiging yelo ni Nick, iisipin kong 'A go go dancer' siya nong past life niya.

"I want foods, real foods." I said emphasizing the word 'real'.

"I'm more delectable than foods." He said huskily. Kaya hindi ko mapigilang sakyan ang kalokohan niya.

"I just want to reserve the best for the last." I said sexily as I trail my finger from his neck down to his chest."A midnight snack perhaps?" I smiled upon hearing his deep breath.

"You naughty little creature."

"May I remind you that you are inlove with this little creature your talking."

"Okay, you got me there." He pulled for a hug as he nuzzled my neck. His heat against the cold breeze, what a wonderful feeling. "Mauna ka ng bumaba, I'll just prepare some things."

"And what sort of things?"

"Just some whips and buckles for that midnight snack of yours."I felt his lips forming a grin against my neck. Alam ko namang nagbibiro lang ito kaya mabuti ng sakyan at ng magtigil. Playing Christian Grey huh? I think I just love that. I withdraw from our hug.

"How about silver balls? I think I love them pushing and pulling inside me." I bit my lower lip.

"Shit." I heard him muttered and I felt his erection growing on my tummy. Nakaramdam ako kaba, or is it excitement?

He was about to grab me, but I run fast while laughing in triumph.

"You---- I'm coming!" Hinabol niya ako so I run as fast as I could not minding kung nagmumukha na ba kaming baliw na naghahabulan. Unfortunately dahil sa pagmamadali ko, I bumped someone on my way down.

"WHAT THE f**k---You stupid girl! Look what you've done to my dress! Shit."

Wow. This girl badly needs a guard. Her mouth means trouble. She has a frappe in hand with a name of cofee kong which was accidentally poured on her nang mabunggo ko siya.

"Ms. I'm sorry, hindi ko talaga sinasadya." I raised my head so she could see the sincerity etched on my face, but I was dumbfounded upon seeing her.

It's been years. Of all places, I never thought it would be here. I can't stop staring at the woman in front of me, the woman who set the turning point of my life. She who cause me so much pain, but reward me with happiness.

Lianna ...

"What? Hindi mo sinasadya?! You---Uggh! Just get out my way! Stupid." Itinulak niya ako dahilan para bumangga ako sa gilid ng semento. I felt the pain on my left shoulder pero hindi ko na lang iyon ininda. I tried hard to suppress the tears na gustong kumawala sa mga mata ko. I feel nostalgic. It feels like the old time. Hindi parin pala siya nagbabago, she's still a bully and i'm still a crap. I bet hindi niya na ako naaalala. Sino nga ba naman ako para alalahanin niya diba? I'm just that stupid Shiinel na napaglaruan nito. She's right, I"m stupid.

"Babe, nandito ka lang pala. Let's go." A man called her. He looks familiar, pero hindi ko na yun masiyadong napagtuunan ng pansin because I'm busy pitying myself.

"Hey Lucio." Bumaba si Lianna at sinalubong ng halik ang lalaking nagngangalang Lucio. Hindi ko lang matandaan kung saan ko siya nakita.

"San ka ba pupunta?" He put his arms on Lianna's shoulder.

"I forgot my phone on our room."

"Take it later, let's grab our dinner first."

"Ok." He looked back at me and utter "Tss." Before they totally went off.

"I got you."

"Nick ..." My voice almost helpless. I feel so in need of him. I want him to stay beside me, take my fears away and comfort me. I need his presence like its an assurance that no one could hurt me and I'll always be ok.

"Hey, any problem? Namumutla ka."

"I'm okay." I tried hard to conceal my feelings. I dont want to ruin our evening. Ayokong pag-alalahin siya because of my cowardice. "It's nothing, I told you nagugutom na ko."

"You shouldn't let yourself starve. C'mon, I'll make you full till you're bloated." Matigas ang pagbigkas nito ng mga salita. Did I just make him mad? What a nice job Shiinel, just great. Inakbayan niya ako para sana akayin, pero hindi sinasadyang nasanggi nito ang nananakit kong balikat dahilan paramapaigik ako sa sakit.

"Are you okay? Something hurts mahal ko? Tell me." His voice softened and tainted with care. Napalitan ng pag-aalala ang kaninang matigas na ekspresyon sa mukha nito. I was moved with that sudden change that I just want to kiss all away.

"I'm fine." I smiled at him, trying to conceal the pain. "Tara na? I'm starving."

He manage to smile. "Let's go."

Sa labas kami pumwesto ni Nick and somehow, the cold breeze help in easing my pain. Nick took our orders, at totoo nga ang sinabi nitong bubusugin niya ako dahil sa dami ng ini-order niyang pagkain.

"You serious about that?"

"About what?"

"The food. That's a lot. May balak ka bang lunurin ako?"

"You said you were starving."

"But not famished!" I almost shriek.

Nagkibit balikat lang ito kaya hindi narin ako nakipagtalo pa. Sometimes Nick is overreacting on things that concerns me.

We were currently enjoying our foods when that familiar presence interrupted.

"Nick, is that you?" It's Lianna, a combination of nervousness and excitement is on her face, I wonder why? Wait, she knows Nick? How come?

"Lia ..." His voice cold. "What are you doing here?" Nagpalipat lipat ang tingin nito sa aming dalawa.

"Oh honey, I miss you so much!" She said with glee not minding Nick's coldness.

Honey?! Just what the fvck?!

Kumandong pa ito kay Nick dahilan para gustuhin kong ihambalos sa kanya ang bakanteng upuan sa tabi ko. How dare this woman touch my property?!

All my fear of Lianna was drained. Oh well, my guts finally found me, I guess.

"Isn't it so rude, if other people touch your property?" I tried my best to play it cool. I can't freak out kahit gustuhin ko. It's the very first time I strive to be the Alpha, and I can't lose it.

Binalingan ako ni Lianna, bahagyang nanlaki ang mga mata nito ng makita ako, but turned piercing later.

"You!" Dinuro niya ako. Such a brat.

"Oh hello to you too."

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Gee❤️