Taming Sun in the Heir's Heart

Chapter 17

His sudden entrance and introduction became quite a talk of the day. No one dares to talk about it out loud but, I can hear whispers. They recognized him as the captain ball of his time and they are right.

“Fan na fan mo po ako noon,” saad ng isang kaibigan. Napalingon ito sa akin at natawa ako ng bahagya.

“She’s a fan of yours while I’m your hater back then,” pagku-kwento ko, “Kilala ko kasi si Kuya Keifer at hate ko lahat ng kalaban niya.”

“Hindi naman sobrang hate ‘yon! Pero madalas nga kami mag away noon,” natatawang pagkwento ng dating kaibigan.

“Naniniwala na talaga ako na huwag magbibitaw ng salita dahil kakainin mo rin ‘yon sa huli,” natatawa pa nitong saad, “Sabi niya dati, ayaw daw niya makita lahat ng kalaban ni Keifer!”

“One of his batchmates from other school spread bad rumors about Kuya Keifer,” lumingon ako kay Damon, “Sa school niyo ‘yon.”

“We removed that member even before the final game starts.” Sagot niya, “I’m very good friends with Keifer.”

“Hala? Talaga?! E ‘di walang kwenta mga tampuhan natin noon?” Baling sa akin ng dating kaibigan. Natatawa akong nakipag-high five sa kaniya.

Sa bawat mga taong lumalapit sa amin. Ang mahigpit ngunit malamyos na kapit ng kamay ni Damon sa baywang ko ay mapaglaro. Kinikiliti ako kapag nabibigyan ng pagkakataon, pinipisil ang taba roon at hinahaplos ito ng sobrang rahan.

Nilingon ko si Damon at pinakatitigan ang strikto nitong mukha. Tipid ang mga sagot at ang ngiti. Nakatayo ng tuwid at hindi gaano gumagalaw, bukod pa sa kamay nitong nasa baywang ko. Hindi talaga siguro siya sanay na nakikipag-usap sa mga ganitong tao.

Lumalalim ang usapan bawat oras na lumilipas. Simulang dumating si Damon ay nagdatingan at nagpakilala na rin ng kani-kanilang asawa at nobyo o nobya ang mga ka-batch namin. Ipinakilala nila ang mga ito sa bawat isa.

Damon and I are sitting on a table for six, sipping wine, just us two. This time, his hand is playing my hand under the table. He’s not letting me go. I want to socialize with other friends but I think he’s too tired to socialize. He’s not used to the crowd. And even if he attended thousands of events, parties, balls, or celebration, it will not be enough to teach him how to socialize with people, especially with his title as the heir of an old money clan.

“Do you want to go home? It’s almost seven.” I whispered to him. He is leaning his head on my side as his thumb draw circles on my palm.

“I can’t go home straight after this,” he suddenly said, “Jim invited me with the other guys to play basketball tonight.”

I love how he’s always updating me to everything he does. It’s like I’m always part of his plans, life, and everything.

Ngumuso ako. Nadaanan ng mata ko ang bahagyang pagtitig ni Damon sa mga labi kong nakanguso.

“You don’t want me to go?” He asked kaya agad akong umiling.

“No. Of course, you can go. Just don’t tire yourself too much, okay?” I smiled sheepishly at him.

Matagal muna itong tumitig bago ngumisi. He pinched my cheek and kissed my temple before whispering something on my ear.

“How can you be so cute and pretty and sexy and amazing at the same time? That’s a tough job, babe.” He whispered huskily, “Stop making me fall harder. That’s unfair.”

I stopped breathing for a moment and blinked a lot. I felt my face heated up from his cheesiness. Siguradong mukha akong pulang kamatis ngayon kaya yumuko ako at kinagat ang ibabang labi upang pigilan ngisi.

He sighed.

“We should go. I don’t want to look like a horny dog in front of your past adviser.” Agad akong napalingon sa kaniya dahil sa binulong niya, “I want to f*cking bite your lips so bad, baby.”

Ang nagpo-proseso kong utak ay parang bumilis at naging berde. Bahagyang nanlaki ang mata ko sa kaniya. He chuckled and pinched my cheek again before standing up.

“Magpaalam na tayo.” He said, “Isasama na lang kita sa laro namin.”

Mabagal pa ako bago tumayo kaya nangingiti ang isang ito dahil sa kinikilos ko. Gusto niyang matawa ngunit ayaw din naman kumuha ng ganoong atensyon sa maraming tao gayong ang dami na nga ang nakatingin sa amin. I have to collect my confidence first before finally walking fast near my advisor.

“Ma’am, magpapaalam na po kami,” paunang sabi ko habang si Damon ay nasa likod, “I have an appointment pa po after this. He’ll send me there.”

“Ang aga naman, pretty girl!” saad nito. Nasanay na lang ako sa tawag nitong ‘pretty girl’ dahil sa angking pilipinang ganda ko daw.

“Kailangan, ma’am e.” medyo lumapit pa ako rito, “Saka pagod pa po galling sa meeting si Damon. I don’t want to make him wait for a long time.”

“Ay, o’sige, hija!” balik nito sa akin, “I’ll probably go straight home after a few minutes here since I’m also too old for night outs.”

Nagtawanan kami dahil dito. Nagpaalam na rin ako sa mga dating kaibigan at syempre, nanghinayang sila na hindi na ako makakasama pa sa pagpunta ng bar. Hindi rin naman ako nakapagpaalam ng tungkol sa pagpunta sa bar kaya siguradong hindi rin ako papayagan.

On top of it all, they were all thankful because the whole event is free. Thanks for the flashy Delborja who paid for everything to prove a point to my broke ex-suitors. Tss.

“With our age difference and the way you spoil me, you’ll pass as my sugar daddy.” I teased him.

“Four years is not big for you to call me sugar daddy, but well, you are my baby and I love spoiling you so… a kiss on the cheek and I love you will do.” He smirked while holding my hands.

“That’s too much for a reward!” Saad ko at pinalo siya sa braso bago niya ako mapagbuksan ng pinto.

Nang makapasok kami sa kotse ni Damon ay nakikita ko pa sa labas ang namamanghang tingin ng mga lalaki sa gray porshe ni Damon.

“Iba na naman car mo.” Saad ko, “Hindi ko siguro makakabisado ang mga susunod na gagamitin mo.”

He only smirked and did not comment to that. Masasanay na siguro akong medyo dumadaldal siya sa akin pero madalas ang pagkapanis ng laway ko dahil sa pagkatahimik niya.

“Were your ex-suitors the guy wearing red shirt and the other one is blue polo-shirt?” He suddenly asked which made me turn to his side, “We have things in common.”

“What is it?” Kinabahan ako.

“Basketball player, matangkad, at malaki ang pangangatawan,” He answered.

“Not really. It just happened they matured through time. Payat sila noon.” Sagot ko, “But yeah, you’re right with the basketball player part.”

Rinig ko ang pagbuntong hininga niya.

“I just don’t get how you got trauma from these men. Not even worth it. Sa mukha pa lang...”

Napasinghap ako sa sunod-sunod na sinabi nito. Did he just mock their faces?

“Why are you shock? Nagwapuhan ka sa gano’ng mukha?” Parang naoffend pa nitong sabi, “Kaya siguro sila gulat na gulat na ako ang boyfriend mo ngayon.”

Ang yabang! But well, I’ll give him that.

“Tss, oo na po! Tapos na ako magcharity work noon sa mga pangit! Okay ka na?” Nang ngumisi ito ay inirapan ko siya.

“Hindi man lang kasi ako kinabahan sa mga ‘yon.” Ang ngisi nitong mapang asar ang nagpangisi rin sa akin. This guy, he’s like a young version of papa.

Nakarating kami sa isang covered court. Nang makapasok ay may dalawang babae sa bench kaya napakunot ang noo ko. Sino? Kanino?

“Hi, Francy!” Adi greeted with an all smile.

Lalapit na sana ako sa mga nagkukumpulang mga lalaking ito nang hawakan ako ni Damon sa kamay at higitin palapit sa kaniya.

“Don’t get too close to Adi,” He whispered, just enough for me to hear it.

“What?” natatawa kong sagot, “We’re good friends.”

Nakipagtagisan muna ako ng titig bago siya tumango at hinayaan akong lumapit. I remember the times when me and Adi were sexy dancing inside Damon’s bar or in Backlor. Huwag lang sana dumaldal ang isang ‘to at baka magkagulo sila.

“Hi! It’s been a long time!” I fist bumped with all of them, including sir Jim.

“Hindi na kayo nakakatambay sa Backlor at sirendeep, ah.” Saad ni Craig.

“Busy. Finals e.”

“Ah. Akala ko sa boyfriend.” Sabad ni sir Jim. Napasimangot ako kaya nagtawanan sila.

“Sit there with my girlfriend, Trina. And Adi’s flavor of the month—” si Sir Jim, “Ano na nga ulit ang pangalan, Adi?”

“Diane,” Adi answered with a chuckle. The other boys punched him.

“Aaalalahin ko ba ang pangalan or ‘wag na?” I asked Adi.

Matagal bago niya nakuha ang ibig kong sabihin, natawa muna siya bago umiling. We can freely talk about the girls dahil medyo malapit sila sa akin.

“Patapos na rin naman ang buwan kaya…” Adi did not continue but I understand it.

“Sa akin, tandaan mo. Tatagal ‘yan promise.” Saad ni Sir Jim.

“Okay, sir. I’ll take care of her then.” Sagot ko dahil parang hindi naman nalalayo ang edad sa akin.

“Such a cool girlfriend you have there, Dame.” Caleb commented while dribbling a ball.

“Perks ng maraming guy friends.” Kibit balikat kong sagot bago lumingon kay Damon.

Naabutan ko itong namamanghang pinapanood ako. I think of something.

“Ahmmm… I sometimes don’t need to try to remember the names of my guy friends’ flings since the next day, they will replace it with a new one,” I explained, “Hassle pa at saka… madalas hindi naman worth alalahanin kung hindi rin naman tumatagal.”

“The reason why I never try introducing my flings with y’all.” Saad ni Adi, “It just happened we’re on the way.”

“I’m honorable and noble man.” Pagtaas ng bangko ni Calder na akala mo hindi ko nakikita ang pakikipaglandian niya. What’s great about him is that, he’s a no touch flirt.

“Creep maniac stalker naman.” Banat ni Adi kaya pabiro na itong magsusuntukan.

“Adi, Babe?” The woman in a fitted animal printed dress exclaimed in a soft sexy voice.

I have to bite my lip to stop myself from grinning. I hugged Damon’s side to hide my face. Papalapit na ang babae at natigil sila sa pabirong suntukan.

“Sorry. Are you guys fighting?” She asked softly and touch Adi’s face, “Are you hurt?”

“I’m hurt here,” turo ni Adi sa labi nito.

Ang huli kong nakita ay ang piglasang galaw ng mga lalaki at nagkanya-kaniyang alis doon bago takpan ni Damon ang mata ko at hinatak palayo.

“Not suitable for kids.” He said in a laughing voice.

“Don’t laugh. Baka marinig ka,” Bulong ko na natatawa rin, “Gano’n ba ang mga tipo ni Adi? Kakaiba ha.”

Bakit ang landi naman kasi? Not the clothes she chose ha. But the way she—well, it’s not my problem anymore.

“Just his typical type to warm him in bed. Why?” He suddenly asked while walking me to where Sir Jim’s girlfriend is.

“Wala. I’m just wondering if you have the same type of girl to… warm you…”

“I don’t have specific type and I don’t want to talk about this with my girlfriend,” He kissed my forehead, “Maglalaro lang kami saglit. Wait for me, okay?”

Nilingon ko ang mahinhing babae sa tabi ko. I nodded to Damon before turning to the woman beside me.

“Hello po! I’m Francy. You must be Ma’am Trina? Architect Jim’s girlfriend?” I said in a nice friendly voice.

“Yes, ahmm… you don’t have to call me Ma’am. Ate will do or just Trina.” She smiled awkwardly, “You personally know Jim?”

“Ah no. But he is my professor. And a best friend of my boyfriend as well,” kwento ko.

All in all, I had a good time talking to Ate Trina while completely ignoring the other woman beside Ate Trina. I shared my moments with Sir Jim when he bullied me in class, scolded me in private, and a supportive friend outside the school.

“Nasabi na sa’yo ni Chris ang tungkol sa birthday celebration niya?” Tanong ng papalapit na si Caleb sa akin nang mapagod sila at tumigil muna.

“Yep, magpinsan pala kayo?”

“Yeah, we kinda want it lowkey. But since, we’re almost in the same circle, I had it announced.” Caleb explained, “Si Chris ang may ayaw. He said I’m too flashy.”

I chuckled. Chris hates the spotlight.

Napaangat ako ng tingin sa Damon na papalapit. Wearing muscle shirt on top, just his slacks and rubber shoes made me stare at him for a long time. I gulped. This is my first time seeing him with this kind of clothes and I’m… speechless. Tumutulo ang pawis galling noo pababa sa kanyang baba papuntang leeg at dibdib.

I remember he made me hold a towel and a shirt for him. I blinked multiple times to put me back to life.

“—and then, sa lugar na iyon muna tayo magspend ng days for at least three to four days. Will that be okay to your friends, Francy?”

Hindi ko nasundan ang ibang mga sinabi. Buti medyo narinig ko ang iba kaya makakasagot naman ako kahit papaano at hindi magmumukhang tanga.

“Yes. Always available naman sila ng 26 to 30.” Sabi ko, patuloy pa rin sa pagkurot sa sarili.

Damon’s already infront of me, drinking from his bottled water. I can smell his heavenly manly scent from here. Bakit ang bango kahit pawisan? And his face, hindi man lang na-haggard sa pagod? Always fresh and handsome.

With my trembling hands and legs, I stood up to wipe his neck down to his biceps then back to his face. I tried my best to act normal while Damon is just standing there, watching my every move. I saw how Damon noticed my trembling hand that he swiftly removed his muscle shirt without telling me!

Nanlalaki ang mata kong pinanood ang paggalaw ng muscles niya sa katawan hanggang sa matanggal niya ito. Mayabang itong nakangisi sa akin at ibinabalandra ang katawan sa akin.

“Wipe me. I have sweat down here,” Damon touched my hand guided it down to his stomach—six pack abs!!

“This is my first time to say this. Sana all,” saad ni Calder kaya natawa ako.

The laugh was not long enough until Damon tightly hugs me on my waist.

“Did you watch me play?” I nodded, “Am I better than Keifer?”

That made me raise an eyebrow. I can’t look at him straight so I’m just looking at every part of his body I am wiping.

“I’m better than your ex-suitors too, right?” he persuaded which made me chuckle. I stopped wiping his face.

“Oo, you’re better,” totoo naman kasi, “But you’re no match to my shooting skills.”

Ang gulat na ekspresyon sa kaniyang mukha at pagkakatigil niya ang nagbigay ng panahon sa akin na itulak siya palayo. I held the ball and dribble it.

“Woah!” Adi exclaimed with a chuckle.

Lumapit ako sa free throw line at shinoot iyon nang walang pagaatubili. Nang maishoot ko ‘yon ay tinaasan ko ng kilay si Damon na hindi kumikilos.

“What? Get the ball, Damon.” Mayabang kong saad.

Nandidilim na ang paningin nito sa kayabangan ko at sa paraan ng pagtawag ko sa kaniya. Hinagis niya pabalik sa akin ang bola.

I’m wearing a flowy dress and a three inches heels. I walk to the three-point line while dribbling the ball and immediately shoot it with no sweat.

“EYY!”

“Wooh!!”

“Go, Francy!”

They all cheered for me.

The smirk on Damon’s face looks dangerous but it thrilled me that I walk to the half court while dribbling the ball. They are now shouting their lungs out. I even saw Calder taking a video of my boastful move.

I fixed my dress first before jumping and release the ball. Tahimik ang lahat hanggang sa nashoot ang bola sa ring. Naghiyawan ang mga ito kaya tuwang-tuwa at mayabang akong tumingin kay Damon.

“What now, Captain?” I asked cockily. He only chuckled but didn’t leave my every move with his hawk-like eyes and intense stare.

I raised an eyebrow at him. Pinaningkitan ko pa siya ng mata nang hindi matigil ganoong paninitig niya sa akin. Tumigil lang itong tumitig nang lumingon siya sa mga kasama. What’s up with this guy?

“Cal, send the video to me later. I’ll post it on my t****k account,” agad kong sabi kay Calder, “Send me your account too if you have, I’ll put credits.”

He has one but it’s for stalking purposes, they said. They’ve been teasing him that which made me think of it if it’s true.

Nagsuot lamang ng t-shirt si Damon at inaya na ako nitong magdinner. I want to ask the other guys if they want to join but Damon pulled me fast so I think he doesn’t want that.

“You shouldn’t be stripping off your clothes in front of other girls like that.” Bungad ko nang makapasok na sa kotse, “Did you saw how Adi’s fling looked at you?”

“No, and I don’t care,” He answered quickly.

He needs to put aside the flowers he gave me to give space for his clothes. When He’s done, he turned to me and hugged me. I was taken a back that it took me a second to respond.

“What is it?” I asked, making sure if something happened.

We’re in the middle of a dark parking space. There are other cars here but I don’t think there are people around the corner. It’s too dark that it made me feel scared. But his warm embrace made me feel secured.

“If you have surprising things like that, show it to me first before showing anyone, please.” He sighed in between my neck, “I didn’t know you’re good at basketball.”

He’s being too clingy. Kung ibang lalaki ito ay masasakal ako o maiirita. Pero may kung sa pagiging clingy nito na natatawa lamang ako at gusto kong gawan lamang ito ng paraan. I-explain sa kaniya o kumilos para hindi na siya magtampo pa.

I explained and told him the story how I learned basketball. I was 5 years old when Kuya Vince saw me getting curious over his basketball. All of his friends have boy younger siblings, its only him who have a girl younger sibling. So, my brother taught me how to play it. Just the shooting and dribbling since I’m a girl.

“Until then, isinasali ako ni Kuya Vince sa mga bet. 5 kaming kids na pagpupustahan nila sino makakadami ng shoot. 10 yung goal, kung sino maka10 or makahigher than anybody else, siya ang winner,” Pagkwento ko, “It happened that only a few put a bet on me. Kaya nang manalo ako, ang dami naming pera ni Kuya.”

“Really? That happened?”

“Yup! Walang alam si mama no’n! Nagulat na lang siya, galling na kami ng Jollibee ni Kuya Vince!” I laughed reminiscing the past.

Maybe I look so happy in his eyes that even if he’s slight hugging me, he is also smiling with me.

“Any other special skills you have?” He asked again. This time, he’s leaning his head on my shoulder, completely making me turn to his side.

“Hmmm… I know how to use a gun, Kuya Ren taught me. I know simple encoding and decoding, Kuya Arnelle taught me. I know how to dart and play billiards, 8balls and my guy friends from junior high taught me. I dance and I sing. I can swim. And—”

“Ano na lang ang hindi mo kayang gawin?” Tila problemado na ito ngayon.

“Cooking?” I said in hopes he will find hope with my suggestion.

I think I’m successful since his face lit up after hearing my suggestion.

“After your exams and our outing, we will usually have our dates in my condo or to our restaurants. I’ll teach you how to cook foods.” Masaya at may buhay na nitong sabi.

So, after the dinner that night. I focused more on passing my exams and completing my requirements that semester to finally say that I completed and passed the first semester of fifth year. Hays, ang bilis ng panahon. Parang noong fourth year palang ako ay nanliligaw palang si Damon. Ngayon naman ay kami na.

“Deserve talaga natin ‘yung outing next week,” saad ni Nica, “Nakakatuyo ng utak!”

“Dahil lubog kami sa requirements this finals, maga-outing kami with some friends to celebrate Chris’ birthday!” Ako na kinakausap ang camera para sa vlog, “Magpapakalunod muna kami sa requirements bago lumangoy sa dagat. We’ll vlog that right?”

Tumango si Ralph at Nica bago naupo sa tabi ko at balak ata matulog, ngunit may camera. We are to vlog our hectic weeks. Two weeks na ang pinapakita namin sa vlog. Simula para sa defense hanggang examination week.

“Akala ko dati ang talino ko,” si Erick naman, “Ngayon, ‘di na ko sigurado.”

“Matapos lang natin ‘to, hihimlay na ‘ko,” ssaad naman ni Ralph.

“Tang*na, ang sakit sa ulo! Kala mo ‘di naging estudyante mga prof e! Sobra magpahirap ng estudyante!” Reklamo ni Angelo na naupong tumabi sa akin.

“Ayaw ata tayo pagraduate-in e.” sabi ni Andrei, “Puro bagsak balikat ng mga kablock natin kanina.”

“Ayos lang ‘yan, guyses. Ang mahalaga, nagawa pa din nating makapasok sa block section kahit gaano kahirap ang schedule at gaano kahirap ang mga course.” Singit ko pampalubag loob habang kinukuha ang melon ana inilapag ni Andrei sa harap ko.

“Deserve niyo magice cream. Libre ko ‘yan,” Masayang sabi ni Louis na tila walang problema sa buhay.

Sana all.

“Tara, sirendeep after exam.” Pagaaya na naman ni Chris. Napangisi ako. Sure.

“Tara. Namimiss ko na makipaglaplapan—” Tinakpan ni Ralph ang bibig ni Erick.

“Baka nakakalimutan mong sa catholic school ka nag-aaral? Kahit scholar ka pa ni Hesus, kapag narinig ka ng pari o madre, expelled kang gag* ka!” Pasigaw na bulong ni Ralph dito.

“Daddy vibes na naman, Ralph.” Tawa ni Nica. Imbis sagutin nang maayos ay ni-flex lang nito ang braso.

To My Delborja:

Baby, we’ll hang out to your bar later. Magdinner lang kami somewhere then we’ll go straight to your bar. Kay Ralph na ‘ko sasabay! ILY!

Alam kong hindi ito makakapagreply ng ganitong oras kaya hinayaan ko na lang at sumabay na kay Ralph. We party hard and cool. Mga lasing na ang mga ito at wala na sa table. Nasa kabilang mesa lang ako para makipag-usap sa kakilala nang makita si Damon sa malayo.

I saw him sat on the semi-circle shaped sofa we occupied earlier. A smile immediately crept on my face as I walk near him. Maraming nakatingin at alam ko ‘yon but I will not confirm it unless they ask.

“Do you still smoke?” I ask him as I drink my glass of black label. He watched me do that.

“Not anymore because you said you don’t like it,” he said, “I had a hard time. I smoke for a year and stopped.”

“Sorry. Pero hindi naman kita pinatigil no’n. 'Wag lang talaga sa harap ko,” saad ko dahil baka ginawa niya iyon para sa akin.

“It was just for nothing. Out of boredom, I guess. I didn’t get addicted to it. Plus, it’s bad for my health, right?” He moves his hand from my back to my waist and squished it. I laughed at what we did.

Just this night, my friends learned about our relationship and find it funny for not noticing it. We celebrated it for a few moments before wilding out again. People are having fun the dance floor so I asked him to dance with me. We did a little sexy dancing, not too much. I know he’s not into it. When we got tired, we sat there and watch people enjoy their time. We finished the night by driving me home.

It was fast as we are now on our way to the beach resort. Convoy as usual since Damon’s friends brought their car with them. My guy friends as well. Si Ralph, Jenny, Nica, ako, at si Trina ang hindi nagdala ng kotse. I don’t know how to drive, though.

We came to the beach resort and realizing there’s no available cottage rooms for short vacationers so we checked-in in a hotel. Two persons per room since only regular rooms are available for the mean time. And it happened that Damon and I have to share room together.

“Hoy, sixteen tayo pumunta dito, ha.” Saad ni Ralph, “Hindi tayo uuwing seventeen or eighteen.”

“Bawal daw magaddition sabi ng kuya ni Francy,” tawa ni Angelo na nakayakap kay Jen.

“Patay tayo diyan. May mga nagbabantay pala.” Natawa rin si Sir Jim na nakahawak ang kamay kay Trina.

“Basta. Atin-atin na lang ‘to, ha? Basta walang gagawin.” Sabi ni Adi at bahagyang tinulak si Damon.

Damon only shrugged his shoulder kaya kinunot ko ang noo ko sa kaniya. What does the shrug mean? He raised his eyebrow at me and smirked.

“Natiis ko nga no’ng naghotel kami noon, e.” Damon chuckled between his words.

“Hoy, kalian ‘yan?! Lagot ka, Francy!” Nica.

I shook my head at her and pinched Damon. They saw it and heard Damon groaned from it so they laughed.

“These are your keys, ma’am and sir. Have a great night ahead.” Saad ng magandang receptionist.

“How about my kiss?” pabalik na tanong ni Craig na nakapatong ang siko sa reception table. Agad namula ang pisngi ng receptionist dahil sa mestisong chumachansing sa kaniya.

Pinabayaan naming itong makipagharutan at landian doon saka dumiretso na kami sa elevator ng hotel.

We went inside a room. Damon’s holding my bag kaya ako ang nagbukas ng room. The room was cozy with its wood aesthetics.

Habang inaayos ang gamit ay binuksan ko ang cellphone ko upang basahin ang text ni Louis na nagaaya maginom.

“They’re inviting us to drink. Want to come and join them?” I asked Damon. I saw him opens his eyes.

“Maybe we can stay for the night and just cuddle?” Hinatak ako nito patayo saka ako pinahiga sa tabi niya.

“Are you sure we’re safe to sleep now in the same bedroom?” I whispered to him since his face is just near me.

He eyed me. Nauna ang pagsilay ng ngiti nito sa labi bago naging kumpleto at natawa. Hinawakan niya ang pisngi ko at hinalikan ang noo ko.

“Of course, unless gapangin mo ako,” sagot niya kaya agad ko siyang kinurot.

Hinuli niya ang kamay na kumurot sa kaniya at dinala iyon sa labi niya. Hinalikan niya ito ng marahan.

“I’m always tempted to do it whenever I’m with you. I find you sexy and hot, and I love you so much,” He whispered, “But that love makes me hold back from it. I don’t want to disappoint your family.”

“We can do just the hand, though.” I whispered back and waited for his reaction.

He groaned and put a hand on my mouth, “You’re not a big help at all.”

“What? Hindi ka naman santo na hindi mate-tempt gawin ‘yon,” ani ko, “At baka pa sa ibang baba emo hanapin ‘yan.”

“So, you’re fine doing it para hindi ako maghanap ng iba?” ngumuso ako at hindi sumagot, “We can stay like this. I’ll keep my hands to myself.”

“And do you.”

“And do me,” he answered kaya natawa ako.

“Really?”

“Yeah,” he answered lazily, “I always get a hard on just by thinking of you. Masyado mo akong binaliw sa’yo kaya para akong lagging uhaw sa’yo.”

“Grabe. So, totoo pala talaga ‘yung potion na binigay sa’kin nung matanda?” I joked.

“The f*ck! What potion is that? I’ll make you drink it, too. Para baliw na baliw ka rin sa akin.” I heard him chuckle, isiniksik ang mukha sa leeg ko.

“Hindi pa ba ako baliw nito?” I laughed, “Let’s go, big boy! Change your clothes, we’re going out!”