MONTE COSTA SERIES 2: BEAUTIFUL BURNS

Kabanata 15

RAIAH inhaled a sharp breath before she stepped out of the bathroom. Her hair was wrapped with a towel while her body was covered with a bathrobe. She ran to the shower after the embarrassing scene earlier. Hinayaan naman siya ni Silver dahil maging ito ay nawalan ng gana.

Silver wasn't in the cabin when she walked out. Kinuha niya ang pagkakataon upang magbihis. She then dried her hair and waited for him to come back. Ngunit pagkalipas ng higit labinlimang minuto at wala pa rin ito ay nagpasya na siyang lumabas ng cabin para hanapin ito.

Kalalabas niya ng pinto nang lumabas mula sa kabilang cabin ang pamilyar na babae. Grace smiled at her as if Grace could sense her uneasiness.

"Oh, hey." Ngumisi ito. "Kavinski turned into a Hulk earlier. Dinig ko hanggang sa baba kanina."

Nahihiya siyang ngumiti. "P-Pasensya na. It was . . . really awkward."

Umiling-iling ito habang bumubuntonghininga. "Si Colden talaga. This isn't the first time it happened. He'd accidentally entered Alta's cabin, too while we're in the middle of . . . you know." She smirked. "We're adults here anyway."

Uminit ang mukha ni Raiah. She swallowed the pool of saliva in her mouth before she decided to ask Grace about Silver's whereabouts.

"Uhm, by any chance, do you know where Silver is?"

"Oh, yeah. There's a kid who nearly drowned earlier. I think he's still attending to the little boy."

"May medical emergency? Saan?"

"Sa Raja. Wanna go to him? Papunta ako ng Raja ngayon. Pwede kitang isabay," alok nito.

Kahit nahihiya pa ay tumango siya. Mabuti na lang dahil hindi naman siya marunong magmaneho ng golf cart. Kung sakali ay lalakarin niya lamang hanggang sa Raja Amor.

Sakay ng golf cart ay nagtungo sila ni Grace sa Raja Amor. Ito na rin ang nagtanong kung nasaan si Silver. Nang maituro ng staff ay sinamahan pa siya nito sa resto. Grace looked around and then pointed Silver's direction.

"There he is," ani Grace.

Raiah turned to see where Grace was pointing at. Hindi siya kaagad nakakibo noong napadpad sa direksyon ni Silver ang kanyang tingin. The terrifying Surgeon of Kelton Medical Center is smiling at a little boy who was sitting on his lap. The expression written on his face was giving a fatherly vibe even Raiah never imagined to see. Not even in her wildest dreams.

"Silvester!" tawag ni Grace dahilan upang mabaling sa kanila ang tingin ni Silver.

Their eyes met. Maya-maya ay nagpaalam ito sa bata saka ito naglakad patungo sa kanyang direksyon. God, Raiah had to purse her lips and hold her breath as she watched Silver take his steps towards her. Iba talaga ang dating nito. Tila kahit naglalakad lamang ay kaya nang manira ng relasyon ng iba.

"Let's have dinner," ani Silver saka ito tumingin kay Grace. "Thanks for taking her here. Wanna join us for dinner?"

"I have to see Ja in his office but thanks." Grace patted Raiah's back. "I'll see you around, girl."

Raiah gave Grace a smile. Pinasalamatan din niya ito bago siya sumama kay Silver patungo sa table for two. Surprisingly, Silver pulled a seat for her like a gentleman she didn't expect him to be. Ito rin ang nag-lead sa pag-order. Napatunganga tuloy siya rito habang nakikipag-usap ito sa waiter. It was like she could freely turn off her brain because she could follow him even with her eyes closed.

God, her feminine energy is getting stronger because of this side of him . . .

"Wine or champagne?" Silver asked.

Raiah swallowed her own saliva. "W-Wine."

Silver nodded. "We'll have a bottle of Château Trotanoy 1961. Kindly tell Yvez that I want my steak medium well."

"Yes, Dr. Kavinski," anang waiter bago ito umalis.

Raiah crossed her legs. "May medical emergency pala kanina. Bakit hindi mo ko tinawag sa banyo para natulungan kita?"

"I didn't wanna disturb your bathroom rituals." He ran his fingers onto his dark hair. "Don't mind Colden. He's always been a pain in the ass."

Uminit na naman ang pisngi niya nang maalala ang nangyari. Napaiwas tuloy siya ng tingin dito bago siya sumagot. "O-Okay."

Silver leaned on his seat. "Do you take collagen and vitamins?"

Napaangat siya ng tingin. "Vitamins lang. Mahal ang collagen."

"You can get collagen from foods like beef, chicken cartilage, and pork skin," he said in a bored way.

Napahaplos siya sa kanyang pisngi. "Haggard ba ko?"

Kumunot ang noo nito. "No? Why?"

"Because you're bringing up collagen in our conversation."

Lalong nagsalubong ang mga kilay ni Silver. "Didn't you study collagen in any of your lessons in college?"

"We did. It's for skin elasticity, digestion, and muscle mass but it's generally known by the public as something needed to look younger than your age."

Naihilamos ni Silver ang palad nito sa mukha. "No one told you that collagen also helps prevent or lessen tearing during intercourse?"

Napakurap siya at ang mga labi ay umawang. "W-What?"

Sasagot na sana ito nang dumating ang waiter dala ang bote ng wine. Ipinakita ng waiter ang label kay Silver. Nang tumango ito ay saka sila ipinagsalin ng waiter ng wine.

Silver moved his goblet on a circular motion on the table before he picked it up and swirl the wine inside. Itinagilid nito ang goblet bago ito tuluyang sumimsim. He then gave the waiter a nod as if telling the waiter that the wine is good. Napatunganga naman si Raiah. The classy side of this man in front of her is just giving her more reason to develop a crush on him, damn it!

"As I was saying," panimula nito nang makaalis ang waiter. Ang kulay abong mga mata ay nakatutok sa kanya. "Consider taking collagen or consuming foods rich in collagen and other vitamins. I'm not an average size. I don't want you to bleed every time we're doing the deed."

Napalunok si Raiah. "Pero . . . akala ko ba ay . . . dito lang tayo mag-aano?" Her cheeks burned. "Kapag bumalik ng Manila ay hindi naman na."

"We'll see," he said in a breathy way. He licked his lower lip as his eyelids became heavy. "You taste really good, I might ask you to spread your legs for me on top of my desk whenever I miss your sweetness."

A rush of sultry waves trailed down her spine, making her press her knees together. "S-Stop."

Tumaas ang masungit nitong kilay. "Stop what, hmm?" He leaned towards her while maintaining their eye contact. "Why? Am I making you wet with my words? Do you have a thing for dirty talks?"

She pursed her lips together. Nang hindi siya nakasagot ay umangat ang sulok ng mga labi nito para sa isang makahulugang ngisi.

"You should eat a lot so you'll have enough strength." Muli itong umayos ng upo saka nito iniangat ang baso ng wine. "I don't get satisfied easily so make sure you'll last for more than three rounds."

Goodness. Silver and his mouth. Napalagok tuloy siya ng wine. Ano ba itong pinasok niya?