SEVEN'S SPECIALS

Special Chapter 3

SANTY’S POV

HAVE you ever felt that feeling wherein you want to wring the neck of the person you so love? Iyong kahit mahal mo siya mapapatay mo s’ya sa inis? Nakaka-realate ba kayo?

Kasi ganoon ang nafe-feel ko right now. I let out a heavy sigh and crossed my arms.

“Look, kanina pa ko nagpapaliwanag sa’yo. Seven, hindi na tayo pwedeng umatras.”

“No. Babalik na tayo sa bahay. Masama sa kondisyon mo ang mapuyat,” he put his hand on the steering wheel but I grabbed his arm and linked our fingers.

Natigilan ito’t sinalubong ang nakikiusap kong mga tingin.

“Please. I want to see Gen. After ng trip nila sa Europe ng Crown Prince hindi pa kami ulit nagkita,” bathing my eyelashes and giving him my perfected puppy eyes, I plead.

He scrubbed his face with his free hand and looked up. There’s that infamous tick on his jaw.

“s**t. How can I say no to you? Ang daya mo eh. Kapag ako ang humihirit ayaw mo kesyo pagod ka o masakit ang u—”

“Fine,” inis na binitawan ko ang kamay nito’t sumiksik sa gilid ng pinto ng sasakyan.

“Huwag na. Umuwi na tayo. Go on. Paandarin mo na ‘tong kotse. I’ll be on my library, doing some paper works. Naalala ko may mga tatapusin nga pala ko. Babantayan ko na lang ang kambal. So,’wag mo ‘kong istorbohin,” halos kapusin ako sa paghinga nang matapos magsalita.

Malakas na napamura si Seven. Pumulupot agad ang mga braso nito sa katawan ko’t hinaplos ang pisngi ko. Naglalambing.

“Baby, forgive me. Biro lang ‘yon.”

I glare at him.

“Pwes. Ako seryoso, Siete.”

“Damn those eyes. Heto na nga lalabas na. Takot ko lang ‘di labasan mamaya. Ouch, Santy!”

“Mouth, Alperto. Mahiya ka sa anak mo,” pinandilatan ko ang asawa na ang kalahati ng katawan ay nasa labas na ng sasakyan.

Scratching his n****e, Seven pouts.

“Angel, ikaw ang green minded. I was refering to happiness. You know labasa–”

“Alperto Serafin Luciano VII, hindi ka ba talaga titigil?”

“Christ! Heto na Bossing. Nangingig pa,” mabilis itong umibis ng sasakyan at umikot para pagbuksan ako.

The damn man is so cute kahit pa ubod ito ng pilyo at well, ahm, you know the word. HORNY! It’s common knowledge by now, right? Seven equals heaven. Salita ni Siete ‘yon hindi galing sa ‘kin. Okay, back to the man in question.

He’s holding his right hand for me, I accepted it and was pulled right away on his side. My fave place. Lumingon ito sa likuran namin upang bigyan ng signal ang mga tauhan na sumunod. When it comes to our safety, hindi ko pwedeng kwestyunin ang asawa ko sa mga desisyon nito. Well, may mga times na hinahayaan niya ko just for the heck of it pero kapag ganitong nasa labas kami at sa isang lugar na hindi n’ya kabisado, security is air-tight.

“What’s with the long face, baby?” I cupped his face.

“Am still not comfortable with us being here kahit pa siniguro na ni Onze at Diez sa ‘kin na safe ang grounds ng Casino De Fabela.”

Hinayaan ko munang alalayan ako nito papasok sa loob ng lift bago ako nagbigay ng komento.

“You’re just being paranoid, Seven. We’re probably at the safest place tonight since the heir apparent is arriving.”

He gave my hip bone a tight squeeze.

“Liam’s presence here is not a ticket to safety, dear wife. Walang mas ligtas na lugar para sa inyo–”he gave my tummy a pointed look, “–kung hindi sa bahay.”

I hugged his middle and lean my head against the muscular chest I so love.

“Anywhere is safe, Seven. As long as you’re with us.”

“Grr! Yo te amo, mi cielo.”

“Ditto,” I gave him a peck on his cheek.

“Pasalamat ka may kasama tayo..”

Natatawang itinaas ko ang kamay. “I know. I know. Kabisado ko na ‘yang line mo na ‘yan. Manahimik ka na muna, okay?”

He gave my ear a soft bite and quit arguing, probably because he saw that the lift was about to stop.

“Be on your guard at all times, Bob.”

“Yes, Señor.”

Seven gave his men a curt nod then we get off the lift. Glitz, diamonds, grandeur, and majestic are the words that spring to mind when my eyes first drink in the grand ballroom that we are in. It's as if I stepped into a James Bond film surrounded by beautiful women and dashing men dress to nines holding chips or wine.

“Well, this one here is definitely a worthy rival,” nakangiting iginala ko ang mga mata sa paligid.

Seven grunts and wordlessly ushered me towards the middle. Nakakailang hakbang pa lang kami’y sinalubong na kami ng apo ng may ari ng casino kasama ang wife nito.

“Señor Torrevillas. Señora Santy. Good to see you. Akala ko dinadaya lang ako ng mata ko kanina,” nakangiting inilahad ng gwapong lalake ang kanang kamay kay Seven bago kinuha ang akin at magalang na hinalikan ang likod ng palad ko.

He’s impeccably dressed and just like my husband, Davide Fabela has a mysterious and lethal aura in him. Hindi ko lang matukoy.

“Señor Davide. Señora Agatha,” ganting bati ni Seven sa mag asawa.

“Drop the titles, please. Just Davide, pare.”

“Very well then. Seven. I’ve heard so much about you,” tinapik ng asawa ko ang braso ng kaharap na agad ngumiti. “Your reputation really precedes you.”

“I can say the same.”

“I hope it was all good things.”

“I can asure you. All good, pare,” nakangiting sagot ni Seven.

“Nag bolahan pa kayong dalawa,”birong komento ni Agatha na lihim akong kinidatan.

“How very rude of me. Apologies, my lady,” nag bow si Seven sa harap nito. Nakita kong nanlaki ang mata ni Agatha at dumikit sa side ni Davide.

“Bakit hindi ka nag bow sa ‘kin dati nung nag meet tayo?” Naka pout na siko ng batang ginang kay Davide.

“Babe, sorry na. After naman noon hanggang ngayon bow ako sa’yo di ba?” Masuyong hinila ni Davide ang maganda at seksing asawa palapit sa katawan nito. Nag blush ang babae na lalong nagpatingkad ng ganda nito.

I can’t help but smile at the two of them. Actually, hindi nalalayo ang age namin ni Agatha at ganoon din si Seven at Davide. The pair complements each other. Scratch that. They are perfect for each other. Agatha is so stunning in her bloody red tube gown while her husband would pass as a runway model. Davide carries himself so magnificently on his all-black ensemble.

I actually observed that most of the guests are giving the pair a curious and admiring looks.

“Congratulations to the both of you, I’ve heard the news this morning.”

“Thank you,” nakangiting sabi ko kay Agatha. My right hand automatically made small circles on my still flat stomach.

“Let’s get inside. This way .”

Hawak kamay kaming sumunod sa mag asawang Fabela papunta sa maluwag na ballroom. I saw familiar faces. Politicians, artists and even some of the noble bloods are present. Well, my escort is one by the way. After showing us our designated seats, nagpaalam na rin ang mag asawa dahil busy ang mga ‘to sa pag estima sa mga bisita. It’s a gala s***h fund raiser ball that’s being sponsored by the Crown Prince himself.

Seven pulled a chair for me like a real gentleman that he is. Okay, sorry. We all know that it depends on his mood and on the occasion. You and I both know that the man is a total wacko when it comes to the bedroom department.

I’m not complaining, ha?

“Here. That’s your drink for tonight, no soft drinks. Okay?” Inilgay ni Seven ang baso ng kamay ko.

Tinapunan ko ng tingin ang mukha ng asawa at ang basong inilagay nito sa kamay ko. I pout. Lately kasi nahihilig ako sa soda and Seven being the overprotective husband that he is, todo bantay sa mga iniinom at kinakain ko.

“You’re so bossy.”

“Don’t give me that look, angel. It won’t work.”

Sasagot pa sana ko pero biglang sumulpot ang dalawang pinsan nito, sina Trixie at Kylie. Both looked elegant and spectacular on their twinning Giambattista Valli dress. Kylie was sporting the powdered pink while Trixie opted for a gray one. Their dress has a serious princess vibe and knowing the two of them, they’re both show stoppers giving the right amount of extra with their choice fashion style.

“Hello, Kuya. Ate,” Kylie hugged me and then give Seven’s trimmed tummy a pinch.

Pinandilatan ito ng asawa ko. But she’s Kylie so that means she has a free pass to do whatever she wants on Seven’s abs.

“Sungit. Just checking for later’s comparison.”

I chuckled softly knowing the sublime meaning behind her words.

“What the..?” Bumaling si Seven kay Trixie na kasalukuyang busy sa pag re-retouch ng mukha hawak ang compact mirror.

“Care to explain? Why are you even here?”

Trixie rolled her eyes dramatically. Imbes na sa kuya nito ito humarap, ako ang kinausap nito.

“Siguro, ate. Kuya’s making lihi, no? I’ve heard that Enigma’s Tinig is here. And you know naman this one,” sabay turo nito ka Kylie.

“Patay na patay kay Xandro. So since I’m kind and generous, sabi ko punta kami here.”

“You gatecrashed?” Seven snarled through gritted teeth.

Halos sabay na umikot ang mga mata ng dalawang nakababata nitong pinsan.

“Seven,” saway ko sa asawa habang marahang pinipisil ang kamay nito. He glance my way and dramatically heaved a sigh. Exasperated for his two brat cousins.

“Kuya, hindi ba’t ikaw na din ang nagsabi. It’s not a party until a Torrevillas decided to show. So here we are,” Trixie drawls. She even snapped her finger on Seven’s face.

My husband’s infuriated expression seemed to be the least of the two brats concern. Dahil nang makita ng mga itong may iilang mga tao ang dumating at inaalalayan ng staff ng hotel, walang paalam na iniwan kami ng mga ito.

“Those two will be the death of me, I swear!”

“Hayaan mo na. Ganoon talaga pag mga teens pa. They have lots of energy na kailangan nilang i-burn. Isa pa, hindi ba’t ganoon ka din dati?”

“Fine. Fine. Inabodago mo na naman sila sa ‘kin. Palalagpasin ko ang dalawang ‘yon ngayon because of you.”

I smiled at him sweetly. Seven may appear ruthless and strict on the outside, but I knew better.  He’s my devil marshmallow.

“What do you want to eat? Hors d’oeuvre will be served.”

Grabbing the menu, I skimmed the part for the starters and smile when I saw what I’d been craving for since this lunch.

“Broiled Oysters with Parmigiano and ‘Nduja. Then, canapé, please.”

“Alright. That little monster must be hungry, no?”

Masuyo kong kinurot ang pisngi nito bilang sagot. Parati na, iyon ang tawag nito sa baby namin.

“You’ll spoil this lil’ monster, that’s a fact.”

Hindi na nakuha pang sumagot ni Seven dahil nakita naming nagtayuan ang lahat ng tao sa loob ng grand ball room. I don’t have to hear the rest of the host’s speech to know who arrived. It’s the His Royal Highness Prince Liam escorted by Princess Consort Genessia, or just Gen for me.

We all bowed our heads followed by a burst of applause for the two of the formidable person in the whole kingdom. My smile was instant when I saw Gen search the crowd, she waved her hand to us and I waved back.

Hindi ko napigilan ang paghanga para sa kaibigan. She hits the perfection tab in all the right places. She’s channeling the red carpet Hollywood vibes in her beige sparkling gown that has a thigh slit. Finishing the glam look with her glittering heels. And as if the dreamy look wasn’t enough, Gen even wore one of the diamond tiaras the Queen gave her.

But I think the thing that really completes her look is the prince charming on her side. Prince Liam’s ungodly handsome face really stands out. As always he looks sharp on his trusted silk lapel tuxedo. And boy, when he smiles I know for certain why this prince is at the top ranks of the hottest Royal Prince on the planet.

“Santy!” She gracefully sauntered my way, arms wide open. Very not royal, I know. But Gen didn’t care about protocols.

“Well, hello. Buenas noches, Your Highness,” I put my right foot at the back of my left and do a curtsy.

“Geez! Drop that, please. It’s so pretentious.”

“Nah. Hindi pa din ako masasanay. Especially when you’re wearing that freaking tiara.”

Agad na dinama nito ang tiara sa ulo at mahinang natawa.

“This is the only tiara I’m comfortable wearing. Masyado nang mabigat ang iba,” she kissed my cheeks and diverted her attention to my husband.

“Good evening, Your Highness,” Seven greeted while slowly bowing his head. It’s a customary to pay respect to all the members of the Royal Family kahit pa nga kamag-anak naman ni Seven ang asawa ni Gen na si Prince Liam.

“Señor. It’s always a pleasure to see you.”

“Pleasure is all mine, Princess Genessia.”

Gen sexily pout her lips upon hearing what Seven called her. Halos dalawang taon na din itong kasal sa prinsipe pero di pa din ito sanay.

“Oh, hello. This must be the unfortunate maiden you married, Seven. Glad to meet you, my lady,” birong bati sa ‘kin ng mahal na prinsipe na agad kong tinawanan.

“Back off you surname-less prick,” Seven taunted and my eyes widened.

The crown prince chuckled softly, not bothered by my husband’s jerkiness. Hindi naman nakakapagtaka dahil isa ang prinsipe sa piling kaibigan ni Seven.

“Says the one who always put number 7 on all his papers during the uni days. Pati yata poste nilagyan n’yang asawa mo, Santy. Akala yata n’ya mananakop siya. Freak.”

Natatawang pumulupot ang braso ni Seven sa ‘kin sabay bulong, “Ikaw pa din ang favorite kong sakupin, baby. Grrr!”

Nahihiyang napatingin ako sa mga kaharap. Did they saw Seven nipped and licked my ear?

“Stop it, Seven!” Anggil ko dito na sinagot lang ako ng mahinang tawa, as usual.

“Where’s your seat, Your Royal Arseness?” Tanong ni Seven kay Prince Liam at sinabayan pa ng bow ng damuho.

“Can I sit on your lap?” Seryosong tanong naman ng gwapong prinsipe saka bumaling sa ‘kin. “Hope it’s okay with you, Santy?”

I waved my hand flippantly. “You don’t have to ask, Your Royal Highness. By all means, please.”

Malakas na humalakhak ang mag asawang royals sa sagot ko habang ang katabi ko’y panay ang bulong sa ‘kin na lagot daw ako kapag nasolo n’ya ‘ko. Flashes of camera followed by the voice of some press cut-off our bonding. We posed for them. Give our perfect double date groupie and answer some random questions spontaneously thrown at us.

“We have to roam around and rob these people their money,” Prince Liam whispered to Seven, his eyes are dancing with mirth.

Nakaka aliw makita ang prinsipeng ubod ng seryoso’y nagagawa nang mag joke ngayon. At dahil iyon sa asawa.Indeed, right person’s true love softened the harderst of the heart. Isa ang katabi ko sa patunay, hindi nga ba?

“You shoulhd have told me, Kamahalan. Hindi na sana ako na istorbo sa very special meeting ko.”

“Next time, Torrevillas,” Prince Liam hugged Seven and both men tapped each other’s shoulder.

“See you later, Liam. Bet you have nice pieces for me here.”

“Of course. I made sure of that,” bumaling sa kin si Prince Liam at kinuha ang kamay ko. And in a very gentleman way, he planted a soft kiss on my knucles. “You’re so gorgeous, my lady. Hindi pa huli para magbago ang isip mo’t iwan ang pinsan ko.”

“Thanks for your generous offer, Your Highness. Tatandaan ko ya—”

“Back off, Liam. Nakapag deposito na ko d’yan. Hala, layas,” pagtataboy nito sa matalik na kaibigan.

“Mad devil!”

“ Possessive freak royal ass.”

“Boys, shut up,” awat ni Genessia sa dalawa’t masuyong niyakap ang asawa. “We need to go,love.”

Liam’s eyes lit up, he leans down and plant a kiss on his wife’s cheek. Okay, I know that again it's against their protocol but these two breaks so many rules, so adding one more wouldn’t hurt.

“See you later, love birds,” paalam ng butihing prinispe sa ‘min bago ito tumalikod kasunod ang napakaraming bodyguard.

“Is that V? ‘Yung brother ni Romano?”

“Yup,” Seven muttered then we went back on our seats.