He's My Naked Decision

He's My Naked Decision 03

CHAPTER 3

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Laro lang naman 'di ba?

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The sensual and upbeat music filled the four corners of Michelle's dance studio. It was a rhythm that could ignite anyone's soul— the tempo fit her genre of music, sexy yet very delicate. This was the primary reason why she enjoyed pop music.

Mitch swayed her hips and expertly moved her hands to feel the rhythm of her body. She was really focused. She's grinding her hips and very oblivious of her surroundings. She was just dancing gracefully.

Each step made an intense sound against the hardwood floor of the dance studio, creating an echo all over the room. Mitch continued watching her own reflection on the mirror as she gracefully moved her limbs and body— being too specific on her figure and points.

As the chorus of the song filled her ears, she closed her eyes, letting herself to be absorbed by the melody.

Mitch was so lost as the upbeat part of the song came. Sumayaw ang katawan niya sa saliw ng musika. She's enjoying herself. This was her most favorite part of that song. For her, this part was so alive but at the same time, sexy.

Napadilat si Mitch at natigilan nang may mga matitipunong braso na yumakap sa baywang niya.

"We ain't ever getting older," pagsabay sa kanta ng taong yumakap sa kaniya. Walang iba kun'di si Lee dahil sa amoy ng pabango nito.

Mitch got excited when she felt Lee's strong arms turned her around to face him. Hinapit nito ang katawan niya palapit sa sarili at dinampian ng halik ang kaniyang labi.

The kiss didn't last long because Lee turned Mitch around again, her back leaned on his front.

She closed her eyes when she felt Lee grind his body against her.

He's dancing!

At hindi naman tuod si Mitch para hindi sabayan ang mga galaw ng binata.

She started grinding her hips against him. Their bodies were close enough to feel the undeniable tension and chemistry between them. Mitch felt like both of them would soon explode like chemicals because of the attraction. Napangisi si Mitch sa naisip.

They didn't practice any routine but here they were—when Lee started a rhythm, her body just knew what to do.

Hinihingal pero may malaking ngiti sa labi ni Mitch nang humarap siya kay Lee nang malapit nang matapos ang kanta. Nagtagpo ang mga mata nila. The satisfaction was evident in Lee's eyes and that warmed Michelle's heart.

Yumakap ang mga braso niya sa balikat ni Lee na tumugon naman sa pamamagitan nang pagyakap sa baywang niya. She sexily smiled at him as she leaned her head on his shoulder.

She heaved a deep sigh in contentment as they both sang the last chorus of the song.

"So, baby pull me closer in the backseat of your rover. That I know you can't afford, bite that tattoo on your shoulder. Pull the sheets right off the corner of the matress that you stolen, from your room mate back in Boulder. We ain't ever getting older."

Inangat ni Mitch ang mukha mula sa pagkakasandal sa balikat ni Lee nang tuluyang matapos ang kanta. Her gaze met his intent stare. Napalunok siya nang bumaba ang tingin ni Lee sa kaniyang labi kasabay ng paghapit nito sa kaniya upang mas magdikit ang mga katawan nila.

"I want to kiss you. May I?"

Mitch didn't answer. The s****l tension between them was enough as an answer. She knew Lee was very much aware of what's between them— undeniable tension and attraction.

Lee sighed when Mitch fisted his hair. Ang dalaga na ang humalik sa kaniya na kaagad niya namang tinugon. Mitch closed her eyes as she savored their kiss. Their lips moved in unison, with so much intensity and ferocity.

When the kiss ended, they were both panting for air.

"This is good," komento ni Lee na nagpangiti kay Michelle.

"I agree. I think this is better." Inalis ni Mitch ang pagkakayap sa binata bago naupo sa sahig para abutin ang kaniyang tumbler at uminom ng tubig.

Nakita niya sa salamin sa kaniyang harapan na naupo na rin sa tabi niya si Lee kaya naman inabot niya rito ang kaniyang tumbler matapos uminom. Uminom din si Lee sa tumbler niya na mas nagpalawak sa ngiti ni Michelle. Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin ito maarte.

Michelle didn't imagine that she and Lee would be in her dance studio the same way she didn't hope to meet him again after so many years. May dance studio si Mitch sa kaniyang bahay dahil mahal niya talaga ang pagsasayaw. Madalas din na rito nagaganap ang mga private tutorials niya sa mga tinuturuan niyang sumayaw.

"You're still good at dancing," Lee said.

"Yeah? Ikaw din naman, magaling ka pa rin."

Lee shrugged before he stood up. Pinanood lang naman ni Mitch ang trip ng binata sa salamin.

"Gaano kagaling? Ganito ba?"

Mitch's eyes widen when Lee started doing a sexy dance. Gumiling ito sa kaniyang harapan at napanganga si Mitch sa lambot ng katawan nito. Is this what he's doing on clubs? Ganito ba siya kagaling dahil stripper siya?

"That's the only dance I know. Sumayaw na parang gigolo." At sinundan pa ito ng tawa ni Lee.

While Mitch couldn't respond because certain scenarios flashes on her mind.

Mitch's expression turned into a frown when her brain gave her an image of Lee dancing like what he just did. Then, a lot of gays and bitches were watching him and waiting for him to remove the only piece of clothing he was wearing.

" No," she unconsciously uttered.

"Ano 'yon, Mitch?"

"Ha? Ah...Wala. Wala." She really tried to shrug off that crazy imagination of hers.

Pilit na ngumiti si Mitch habang sinusuway niya ang sariling isip sa pagbibigay ng mga imahe ni Lee na hindi niya nagugustuhan. Alam niya ang tungkol sa trabaho nito pero hindi niya maiwasang mandiri sa tuwing sinasampal sa kaniya ang katotohanan— na hindi lang siya. Marami silang kayang umangkin kay Lee hangga't may pantapat na pera.

"Hay. Bored ako," Lee nonchalantly said.

Pinanood lang naman ni Mitch na maupo si Lee sa kaniyang tabi. Nailang siya nang tumahimik ang buong dance studio kasi walang nagsasalita sa kanilang dalawa. They were just sitting on the floor, in front of a very big mirror, looking at their reflections. Hindi kaya ni Mitch ang ganoong katahimikan kaya kaagad niya itong binasag.

"Ahmn... Lee... About do'n sa interview kahapon, why did you just walk out?"

Nakita niya sa salamin ang mukha ng binata na natigilan 'tapos ay nailing.

"Gano'n naman talaga ako, 'di ba? Mabilis akong nabo-bored kaya nag-iiba kaagad ang mood ko." A smirk formed on his lips.

Napataas naman ang kilay ni Mitch sa naging sagot ng binata. Hindi siya naniniwala. Matagal man silang hindi nagkita ni Lee, kilala niya pa rin ito.

"Really? Akala ko naman dahil inakala mong hindi ko sineryoso 'yong naging sagot ko ro'n sa panglimang tanong." Mitch caught his gaze on the mirror.

"Nah. Mababaw mas'yado 'yon. And I know you just said that because of the contract and the game," he stated. "Pero hindi kasi ako nagsisinungaling kaya sinabi ko 'yong totoo. We're both not taking this seriously and we're just having fun." Nagawa pang kumindat ni Lee sa dalaga na para bang maayos ang lahat– na hindi siya naiinis na laro lang ang dahilan kung bakit sila ngayon magkasama ng dalaga.

Mitch forced herself to laugh in able to hide the pain she felt with what Lee said.

Ngayon, wala nang reporter o recorder— hindi na ito interview. Sinabi na ni Lee ang dapat niyang marinig. Mitch thought that she has to stop her heart in building hopes. They are done. He was done with her. Tama, tapos na. Matagal nang tapos.

"Laro tayo?" Lee asked.

"Laro? Laro na naman?" mapait na sagot naman ni Mitch. Ewan niya pero mukhang nagkakaroon na siya ng trauma sa salitang laro.

"Come on, Honey. I am really bored." Ngumuso pa ang binata kay Mitch sa salamin.

Okay Mitch. Stop your false hopes and keep the game in your mind before you lose this, pagkausap ni Mitch sa sarili.

This time, Mitch would not listen to her heart anymore. She still have three and a half weeks to play with Lee. Makikipaglaro siya at sisiguraduhin niyang hindi siya ang matatalo at masasaktan.

"Fine. Lets play your game." She smiled sweetly at him which Lee reciprocated with a wide grin.

"This game is called, Jack 'n Poy ang matalo hubad-hubad din bro."

Napataas ang kilay ni Mitch.

"What?"

"The basic Jack 'n Poy but when you lose you have to remove one thing you are wearing."

Mitch tsked with the mechanics of Lee's game called Jack 'n Poy, Hubad-hubad din Bro. Ano pa bang aasahan niya? He would only play a game that would benefit him— iyong larong may advantage para sa kaniya. Just like why he joined Lucky 9.

"Game?" tanong ni Lee kay Mitch na hindi na mapugto ang pagkakangisi.

"Game on."

Jack 'n Poy, hale-hale hoy

Sinong matalo, hubad-hubad din bro!

Mitch grinned widely when she won the first round, rock vs. scissors. She really hoped for the luck to be on her side in this game.

Napailing siya nang hubarin ni Lee ang suot nitong tsinelas. Kahit kailan, mautak talaga.

Jack 'n Poy, halehalehoy

Sinong matalo, hubad-hubad din bro!

For the second round, it was Lee's win— paper vs. rock.

Napaikot ang mga mata ni Mitch nang kinailangan niyang hubarin ang suot na top dahil wala naman siyang suot na kahit ano bukod sa crop top niya, leggings at undergarments.

"Nice bra, Honey." Lee stared at her exposed torso, not minding to hide the lust which clouded his intense gaze.

"Whatever."

Muli silang naglaro at napakunot ang noo ni Mitch nang matalo muli siya. What the heck? Scissors vs. Paper— in favor of Lee.

"Come on, Honey. Let me see your gorgeous body," Lee teased before he wiggled his brows, up and down.

Mitch huffed a breath. Nakasimangot na hinubad naman niya ang suot na leggings.

She flushed when she saw how desire became more evident on Lee's eyes as he stared at her, wearing only nothing but her undergarments.

"Hmmnn... Sana matalo ka ulit at ulit. I want to see you in your birthday suit."

Uminit ang pakiramdam ni Mitch dahil sa sinabing iyon ni Lee. Aaminin niya na iba ang dating sa kaniya sa tuwing ganitong paraan siya kakausapin ni Lee— dirty talks felt so sexy and lustful when he did it. Mitch couldn't deny the effect of it to her body.

Pero, pinaalala ni Mitch sa kaniyang sarili na kailangan niyang lumaban at huwag hayaang matalo.

She sexily smiled at Lee.

"Not gonna happen, Lee. Sisiguraduhin kong ikaw ang matatalo."

Jack 'n Poy, halehalehoy

Sinong matalo, hubad-hubad din bro!

Paper vs. rock— in favor of Mitch. She grinned before crossing her arms over her chest with smug expression on her face.

Pinanood ni Mitch na hubarin ni Lee ang suot nitong shirt. Now, he's left with his maong pants. Kitang-kita na ni Mitch ang mga muscle sa balikat at dibdib ni Lee at hindi nakaligtas sa paningin niya ang mga abs nitong kaakit-akit.

"Like what you see?" nakangising tanong ni Lee.

"Mas magugustuhan ko 'yan kung makikita ko pati ang tinatakpan niyang pants mo." She bit her lower lip as her gaze went downward to his lower body. His sexy v-line was showing. It's making her throat dry. The atmosphere around them became unexpectedly hot.

Lee was sexy and flirt. And in able to win this game, she has to be sexy and flirt too. That's the only way to win against Lee without having to invest much.

"Seems like I'm winning?"

"Let's see, Honey."

Another round of Jack 'n Poy and it was scissors vs. paper– Mitch won the game.

She squealed in delight for winning the ridiculous game. Napangisi pa si Mitch para hindi mahalata ang pagnanasang nararamdaman niya nang dahan-dahang inalis na ni Lee ang suot na pants.

But to Mitch surprised, Lee removed not only his pants but together with his boxer shorts. His fly swung freely and she grinned widely because it was so erect.

"Game over?" she asked, her voice turning to soft and low.

"I guess so? You won," kibit-balikat na sagot ni Lee na parang wala lang dito na nakatayo ito sa harapan ni Mitch nang walang kahit na anong suot.

She bit her lower lip before she decided to get naked as well— she unclasped her brassiere and then took off her panty.

Malaki ang ngisi na lumapit si Mitch sa binata. Walang abog na ipinalibot niya ang mga braso sa leeg ni Lee at idinikit ang kaniyang katawan dito.

"You're body is like a demi-god's. I am so turned on, Honey." Her hand caressed his nape before actually fisting his disheveled hair.

A sexy smile curved on Lee's lips and she felt him circled his arms around her waist.

"Would you want to have a taste?"

"I'd love to." Inilapit ni Mitch ang mukha upang pagdikitin ang mga labi nila.

A moan escaped her lips when Lee deepened their kiss. Her hand caressed his hair as she felt his hand went upwards and found her valley of breasts. She gasped when he cupped his chest and started massaging them with his firm and strong hand.

"You're driving me crazy, Honey." Lee's kisses went down to her neck. Sucking and nipping her skin until it became swollen red, leaving a noticeable mark.

"Lee... Ohhh..." Napaungol si Mitch nang naglandas ang dila ng binata pababa sa collar bone niya. His lips and tongue played on that spot sending shivers throughout her heated body.

Pleasure invaded her body and adrenaline rushed down to her wet core when Lee held her thighs and circled them around his waist.

Mas idinikit ni Mitch ang katawan sa katawan ni Lee dahil sa pagnanasang lumulukob sa kaniya.

Nababaliw siya bawat haplos ni Lee. Mas nababaliw siya dahil sa maiinit na mga halik nito.

Pinagpapala ni Lee ang bawat madaanan ng kaniyang kamay at labi. Wala siyang pinaglalagpas sa katawan ni Mitch. He was pleasuring her like how a gorgeous woman like her should be pleasured.

Lee was about to unhooked Michelle's brassiere when a ringing cellphone stopped him. It was his cellphone.

"Sorry. I have to take that," hinihingal na saad ni Lee bago dahan-dahang binitawan ang mga binti ni Mitch na hawak-hawak niya upang suporta ito habang buhat-buhat.

Naghiwalay silang dalawa at sandaling nagkatinginan.

Mitch was disappointed but she didn't show it. She acted normal and gave Lee a small smile when he took his phone. Gano'n ba kaimportante 'yung tawag na 'yon para itigil nito ang ginagawa nila? Mitch frowned with that thought.

Ito na naman siya at masiyado na namang sineseryoso ang lahat sa pagitan nila ni Lee. Ilang beses niya nang pinaalalahanan ang sarili na laro lang ang lahat. If she kept being like this, she'll surely lose this.

Mitch shrugged the disappointment inside her off. She started fixing herself while Lee went on the far-end corner of the studio to answer the call. She tried not to show that she cares. She shouldn't care for his business. As long as he's not violating the contract, she should be fine.

Kinuha ni Mitch ang nahubad na crop top at leggings niya saka nagbihis. Napansin niyang nakatingin sa kaniya si Lee sa salamin habang nakahubad pa rin at pinakikinggan ang kausap sa telepono. It's obvious on his face that he's sorry because they were interrupted.

Mitch was about to leave the studio when Lee called her.

"What?" Pinilit ni Mitch na ngumiti.

"Are you mad?" tanong ni Lee na ngayon ay wala na sa tainga ang phone.

Oo! Galit siya!

"Nah. It's fine. Importante ata e." She gave him a shrug.

Tumango-tango naman si Lee.

"Okay. I'm glad were okay. Wait for me at the kitchen. I'll prepare our dinner?"

"Sounds good." Saka tumalikod si Mitch upang makalabas ng dance studio kasabay nang pagkawala ng ngiti sa kaniyang labi.

She's annoyed. And angry. And irritated.

Pero kailangan niyang kontrolin ang sarili. Kapag nagpakita siya ng emosyon, p'wedeng magamit iyon laban sa kaniya.

Everything was just part of the game– including them bedding each other. Hindi niya dapat bigyan ng ibigsabihin 'yung maiinit na tagpo sa pagitan nila.

She has to be cool about everything and control her emotions.

Pero kailangan niyang huminga para mawala ang inis niya. Kaya sa halip na sa kusina pumunta, nagtungo si Mitch sa k'warto at naligo.

After taking a quick shower, Mitch was refreshed. Now, the flirty and manipulative her was back.

Kaagad na bumaba si Mitch mula sa k'warto at nagtungo sa kusina. She smiled sexily when Lee turned to her.

"Bagay sa 'yo ang naka-apron. You look like a husband-material type of guy."

"Talaga? I like this apron too." Lee wiggled his brows before showing a playful grin.

Mahina namang natawa si Mitch sa ibig ipakahulugan nito. Well, statement apron ang suot ni Lee at nakakatawa ang statement na naka-print sa apron na iyon. It says, I'll satisfy you, love hubby.

Sa kanilang dalawa na parehong may malanding utak, may isa pang meaning ang satisfy na nasa statement.

"Matatapos na ba 'yan?" tanong ni Mitch bago naupo sa isa sa mga upuan sa may dining area.

"Actually, I'm done. Galing mo talaga sumakto kapag pagkain ang usapan." Inihain ni Lee ang niluto niyang chicken adobo at kanin.

"Yum! Mukhang mapapakain ako nang marami ah. On diet pa naman ako," sabi ni Mitch na ikinatawa naman ni Lee.

Matapos lagyan ng kanin at ulam ang pinggan ni Mitch, naupo ang binata sa katapat na upuan at nakangiting kinurot ang ilong niya.

"You're sexy, Honey. Itigil mo na ang pagda-diet mo. You don't have to do that because you're still sexy even if you gain weight." Kumindat pa si Lee bago naglagay na ng kanin at ulam sa sariling pinggan.

Naiiling na lang si Mitch sa sinabi ng binata. Boys will never understand why girls wanted to be sexy, all the time. A girl wanted a perfect figure because it's her way of showing that she values herself. She's not doimg that to impress anyone or any man. It was also a way to feel confidently beautiful. Kaya kahit mahirap, go pa rin. Ika nga, tiis ganda.

"Hindi mo nagustuhan?"

"Ha?"

"Iyong niluto ko, hindi ba masarap?" paglilinaw ni Lee sa kaniyang tanong.

Nang ma-gets ang tanong ng binata, kaagad na sumubo ulit ng pagkain si Mitch 'tapos ay nagthumbs-up kay Lee na ikinatawa lang nito.

Lee was a good cook. Siguro dahil sanay ito na mabuhay nang s'ya lang ang umaasikaso sa sarili. He's independent. Mas marami pa nga itong alam na gawaing bahay kaysa kay Mitch.

Kahit walang-wala si Lee, kakayanin nitong mabuhay dahil sa diskarte.

Their dinner went good. Maganang kumain sila Mitch at Lee. Maya't maya ang asaran nila pero nauuwi lang din naman sa tawanan.

Mitch was so happy that they're happy.

Magkatulong silang dalawa na naghugas ng mga pinagkainan. They were enjoying each other's company and Mitch liked it that way.

"Matutulog ka na?" tanong sa kaniya ni Lee.

Umiling naman si Mitch at nagtungo sa sala. Sumunod naman sa kaniya si Lee pero hindi ito dumiretso sa sala. Sa halip ay tumungo ito paakyat ng hagdan.

"Ikaw? Matutulog ka na?" kaagad na tanong ni Mitch kay Lee nang magtungo ito papunta sa k'warto. Humarap sa kaniya si Lee at tumigil sa pag-akyat ng hagdan.

"Ahmn... Shower." Kinindatan siya ni Lee bago muling nagpatuloy sa pag-akyat ng hagdan.

Malaki ang ngiti na naupo si Mitch sa sala at binuksan ang T.V. She always do this every Saturday– watching her favorite american series, The Vampire Diaries. She's a big fan of Damon Salvatore.

Kinikilig-kilig pa si Mitch habang nanonood nang matuon ang atensyon niya sa mga yabag na bumababa sa hagdanan.

"What's with the outfit? Gabi na ah," usisa ni Mitch nang mapansing nakapang-alis si Lee.

Napatigil naman si Lee sa paglalakad at lumapit kay Mitch bago naupo sa tabi nito sa sofa. Inakbayan niya ang dalaga bago hinalikan sa labi.

"I have to go somewhere. It's urgent. Matulog ka na pagkatapos mo manood niyang bampira na 'yan ha? Don't worry, uuwi rin kaagad ako." Then he kissed her forehead.

Gusto sanang itanong ni Mitch kung saan pupunta si Lee. Gusto niyang malaman kung anong urgent ang pupuntahan nito. But she didn't want to pry. Sasabihin naman ni Lee, kung gusto nitong malaman niya.

Huminga nang malalim si Mitch at pinilig ang ulo nang pumasok sa isip niya na baka sa club na pinagtatrabahuhan ni Lee bilang stripper ang punta nito. Pero, Sabado ngayon at wala itong performance.

She didn't say a thing and let Lee go. Nang makaalis na ang binata, napabaling ang tingin ni Mitch sa pinapanood. Tinamad siya bigla sa pinapanood kaya pinatay na lang niya ang T.V. Hindi niya alam kung bakit bigla siyang nawala sa mood. Kung kanina lang ay tawa siya nang tawa, ngayon naman ay bagsak na bagsak ang mood niya.

Mitch went upstairs and get inside her bedroom. She lied on her bed and steady her gaze on the ceiling. After minutes of staring on it, Mitch tried to close her eyes, only to open it again because she couldn't sleep.

Something inside her was waiting for Lee to come home. Sabi nito, saglit lang ito at uuwi kaagad. But to Mitch's dismay, Lee didn't come home. Naghintay siya hanggang alas tres ng madaling araw pero wala. Hinayaan na lang niyang makatulog nang tuluyan ang sarili.

She shouldn't care about his business. But why did she still care?