Mental Disorder Series 3: Sinful Touch

Chapter 8

Chapter 08 | ST

I was almost late for work and I will have a meeting with our new investor at 2PM. I told him that I might stay in the resort for a staycation. May trabaho kasi kami doon at nag-email sa akin si Miss Farell that I need to bring some clothes that are good for 3 days. I am already in his 812 GTS, his brand new car.

I was painting my lips with pink lipgloss and put some blush on my high cheeks. I really don't need to put on full makeup when people always tell me that I have a perfect symmetrical face. I have almond eyes and they told me that I have a beautiful pair of light brown eyes. My pointed nose and my high bone cheeks make me look elegant. And my pair of eyebrows that define the arch which I don't need to fill with some eyebrow pencil. Lastly, my plumpy lips that have a cupid bow which every girl should die for.

Pansin ko na lagi ako sinusulyapan ni Tito Cadence habang nagmamaneho siya habang tinitingnan ko ang sarili ko sa salamin. I look very beautiful but I don't wear my confidence often.

"Do I look good?" I asked.

"Yes, always," he replied in a husky tone. "We're almost there, Kyla."

"Alright. It is almost 1:45PM and I thought I was freaking late!"

He chuckled. "It's fine. You had a good dream, perhaps?"

Napangiti ako ng wala sa oras dahil naalala ko ang kuya ko sa panaginip. Mukhang nakuha niya naman 'yung ningingiti ko. A few minutes later, we arrived at Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. It was a huge building that had a sculpture of lions on each side of the entrance. Some local and foreign people were chattering and walking in and out from the entrance.

"Baba na ako," I declared.

Kinuha ko na 'yung handbag ko at bumaba na ako. Bumaba rin si Tito Cadence at kinuha 'yung duffel bag ko na naglalaman ng mga gamit ko. Binigay niya 'yun sa bellboy at nilingon niya ako. I smiled at him.

"So... I'll see you on Wednesday?"

He lifted his brows. "I'll stay with you, too."

"W-What?"

"You heard me, brat. I'll prepare my things and we'll sleep together in your suites." nilapitan niya ako at hinagkan ang noo ko. I dropped my jaw upon hearing his remarks. He was giving me a meaningful smirk etched on his facade. "See you..."

I blinked. "You're unbelievable."

Hindi niya na ako pinansin at sumakay na siya sa kaniyang 812 GTS. Bumuga ako ng hangin at wala na lang ako nagawa. Hindi niya ba kaya na hindi ako kasama, huh? Hanggang ngayon ay hindi nawawala sa sistema ko ang gulat at inis dahil kay Tito Cadence. Ugh!

I told the lobby the name of my boss and she gave me my keycard for my suite. I was just boredly following the bellboy walking towards my suite in 3rd floor B12. Nang makarating na kami sa tapat ng suit ko ay nagpasalamat ako sa kaniya at pumasok na ako. Kailangan ko na sumunod sa private lounge sa resort.

I was walking to a private lounge when I saw Miss La Farell along with her secretary talking with a tall woman. Mabilis ako pumunta sa gawi nila at tiningnan ako ni Miss La Farell.

"Oh, she already came. By the way, she is Kyla Adrianna Salvador, our marketing manager in my company," Miss La Farell introduced.

I curtly bowed and shook our hand with an elegant woman in front of me. She seemed sophisticated with a huge bun on her head and wearing a necklace of pearls on her neck. She smiled at me with her thin lips that were painted with classic red lipstick.

"Hello, Miss Salvador. Nice to meet you. I am Melanie Hamilton from the Philippines. And she said that you are a Filipina, too. Where do you live specifically in the Philippines?" Mrs. Hamilton asked in a formal tone.

"I lived in the BGC subdivision," I replied.

She nodded her head. "Okay, I assume we shall proceed in the private lounge to discuss our proposals for launching a new branch."

They resumed talking about the business and I was just silently listening to them. While her secretary is taking some notes and holding a pile of papers across her chest. When we entered the private lounge of the hotel, I was amused by the anterior of it.

The floor is made of wood along with the chairs and tables. It has a huge vase on each corner and carpet. It screams luxury but with the simplicity of the place that makes us feel comfortable. And our view was of the palm trees and plants which resemble nature and life. We all sat on the soft mattress couch.

Until a waiter with a smile plastered on his face approached us to ask for our drinks. Miss La Farell and Mrs. Hamilton gets a bottle of champagne for our meeting. I prepared the proposal papers and the planning of launching the new branch in the Philippines.

"Do you know Makati City? It is a perfect place for our new branch. And also, to ask for our engineers for the designs and the structure of the building," si Mrs. Hamilton habang kinakausap niya si Miss La Farell.

It was already 3PM and I downed the flute of champagne. Tumayo silang dalawa at nagkamayan as the sign of agreement. Medyo masakit ang ulo kasi ang daming pinag-uusapan at pirmahan sa mga papeles. Mabuti na lang ay medyo kinakalma ako ng nature sa paligid.

"That will be all, our meeting is adjourned," si Miss La Farell. "Thank you very much for coming into our city. I hope you enjoy your stay here in this resort and enjoy our mother nature."

And I excused myself to head back in my suite. I was humming when I noticed that there's a tall man leaning on the door of my suite and there's a suitcase on the floor. My eyes widened when I realized that it was Tito Cadence. He was just patiently standing against the door.

I huffed. "Tito Cadence!"

Mukhang naagaw ko ang atensyon niya at umayos na siya ng tayo. Nakita ko na napalunok siya at ningisihan ako. Nakapamulsa siya ng dalawang kamay at pinapakita niya nga na seryoso siya na sasamahan ako. Hindi naman ako bata para samahan e!

"I need to sleep. Can I?" he asked.

"You have your own bedroom in your condo. Bakit ka ba nandito?" I responded. Swinipe ko na 'yung keycard ko at pumasok na kaming dalawa. Nilapag niya nalang 'yung suitcase niya sa lapag at umupo siya sa gilid ng kama. "Hindi ka ba busy sa work mo?"

He shook his head. "None. I just need to sleep here with you."

"Fine. I'll be on the balcony to watch the view."

He grinned. "Thank you, brat. I'll sleep now."

I watched him remove his shoes. Pumunta na ako sa hamba ng slide door para makapunta ako sa balcony pero nilingon ko siya at nakita ko na naghubad siya long sleeve niya. My eyes widened when his muscles flexed his arm at the back. I could see the garter of his boxer vividly. Pero nanigas ako na nilingon niya ako.

His eyes darkened with his intense eyes that could make my legs turn into jelly. I felt my heart was thumping crazily inside my ribcage like a wild animal. He stood in front of me like an alpha man, a beast who is capable of dominating you in any minute.

"I-I was j-just checkin—"

He cut me off. "Checking what, huh?"

Umupo siya sa kama sa tapat ng direksyon ko. He was bending his body a bit and he parted his legs as he c****d his head on the side. There's a playful smirk painted on his lips. He seems amused by my reaction with the side of seriousness.

"Nothing..." umiling ako sa kaniya. He was chewing his lips as if he was teasing me. Damn it. "I-I'll watch the v-view now."

He grinned. "Are you not now? Hmm?"

Okay, I admit he is freaking hot with his ripped body. I used to admire him when I was young but then I realized that it was wrong since he is my uncle. And it would be weird if people would think that I have a crush on him? He is my father's little brother so it is weird.

The only thing I did was roll my eyes at him and closed the sliding door. Ayaw ko na makita pa siya sa loob. I just wanted to view from the balcony but I viewed something different. I felt that my cheeks heated profusely. And my heart is still beating like I run for miles.

I exhaled sharply. "You have a boyfriend, Kyla. That is your freaking uncle!"

I just sat in the outdoor string chair. Pinatong ko 'yung pillows sa hita ko at naramdaman ko 'yung sariwang hangin. I felt the salt air from the beach from the balcony as the air blew my hair. Sumandal ako sa inuupuan ko at nakita ko 'yung mga seagull na nagsisiliparan. The people who were windsurfing are scattered on the beach like part of the painting from the canvas as the sun begins to set up from the sky.

It feels peaceful. I was mesmerized by the view of it. There's a swimming pool filled with childrens and people. I took my phone and captured the beauty of the view in front of me. The palm trees were waving because of the strong wind and they were swaying in a rhythm. And I checked that I don't have an update from him. I was very sad and felt... worthless.

Where are you Bj? What happened to you? You were not like that the last time you went there. I felt that there is something happening and it is peculiar. But I couldn't reckon what the feeling was about him not actively updating me about his doings in the Philippines.

I took a selfie from my phone and uploaded the pictures on i********: to let him know where I am. Baka sa sakaling makita niya 'yung post ko at mag-update na siya sa akin. After that, I just watched the sunset pulling down by the seashore. The sky is colored purple and pink as the clouds try to hide the sun.

Mayamaya'y nang sumapit na ang dilim ay napagdesisyon ko na pumasok na sa suite ko. Nakita ko si Tito Cadence na mahimbing na natutulog sa kama. He was sleeping peacefully. Walang ingay ako naglalakad papunta malapit sa kaniya. I touched his cheeks and I felt the stubbles poking against my fingertips. Until my eyes glanced on his wrist.

Napansin ko na may mga sugat ang nasa palapulsuhan niya. Some wounds are fresh like they were cut last night. Natuyo na ang dugo sa sugat niya sa palapulsuhan na guhit guhit. Kuryuso ako sa kung ano nangyayari kay Tito Cadence. Ginagawa niya ba ito? Kaya ba lagi siyang nakalongsleeve kapag aalis?

I was stunned to even say a word. I felt my heart was aching by the sight of wounds on his wrist and they were fresh. Hanggang sa dumilat 'yung mata niya. I felt my whole body stilled when our gaze met. His eyes went darker and he gulped repeatedly.

"What are you doing?" he beamed. His voice is so deep and sounds dangerous.

I froze. I couldn't utter a word. Binawi niya 'yung kamay niya mula sa akin at mabilis na bumangon. At mabilis niya iniwas 'yung tingin sa akin. His brows were almost met as his jaw tightened.

"W-What is that? Can you please explain it to me?"

"It is just nothing," he said coldly. "Are you hungry?"

"Tito Cadence... please don't change the topic. Tell me why are you cutting your wrist?" I responded. My voice is laced with concern. It was very alarming when I saw it. He pursed his lips and drew a deep sigh. "I am worried..."

"Are you?"

Medyo nanlambot 'yung ekspresyon sa mukha niya. Hinarap niya ako at nanatili ang pag-igting ng kaniyang panga. He tried to hide his wrist from me but I already saw his wounds. It was clear to me that he is cutting his wrist. I am not aware of what he is doing.

"I am worried. I care for you, Tito Cadence."

He huffed. "I feel like to cut myself and it feels good."

"Why are you doing that? Please, iwasan mo na. Masyadong malalim 'yung sugat at maaraming may mahiwa kang ugat."

"Do you think I care about myself anymore?" he scoffed. Humalakhak siya pero walang halong saya sa tono na 'yon. He just laughed like nothing. "I don't care anymore about myself anymore and that is the only thing that makes me feel good."