One Last Crime

Kabanata 17

Umbok

Loud scream came from the door and it echoed in my room. I pulled the bed sheets towards me. My head is aching, my mind and body are tired. I want to rest and sleep more.

Ang aga aga ang ingay ni Emory. I'm used to her waking me up when we have things to do but I don't remember having a meeting with her or a breakfast. Isa pa ay hindi ba siya pagod sa party kahapon?

"Chantrea."

"Leave me alone, Emory. I'm tired," I said and curled on my bed.

"Chantrea," ulit niya.

Why does her voice sound deep?

"Chantrea,"

I grunted, sat up and faced her. "What the hell do you want Emor---" naiwan sa ere ang susunod kong sasabihin. Umawang ang bibig ko, siguradong nanlaki din ang mata ko!

Who wouldn't?! He's beside me! Lendhel is in my bed half naked!

He gulped as his eyes glanced on my chest. My forehead creased and I instantly pulled the sheets to cover my body.

"Good morning, cousin." My eyes shifted at the thin figure leaning on the door.

It's Emory!

She grinned as our eyes met. Her eyes shifted to him, "Good morning, Detective Montallion."

"s**t!" I cursed.

I buried my face on my palms. What I did last night flashed in my mind. I closed my eyes tightly as I heard myself pleading for him to kiss me. My desperation for his warm touch. Warmth crept on my cheeks as I recall my self moaning his name.

What have I done?

Inangat ko ang mukha. Im sure I'm flushed right now!

I tried to keep my eyes on Emory, who was still grinning!

"Well then I'll leave the two of you alone. By the way, Chant, they're waiting for you downstairs," she said and left us.

No one dared to say a word for a second until he stood up, showing his toned body. I looked away when my gaze went down on his v-line.

"We should change," he said.

I glance back. I close my eyes tightly when my eyes betray me and glance on his pants.

"Yeah." I nodded. I bit my lips.

Shit this is f*****g awkward!

I'd never done this thing before! Is it considered one night stand? What were gonna do next? Are we going to do it again? Should I leave? Wait. Why would I leave this is my house!Our mansion! In one stand nights, didn't they see each other? Aren't we gonna talk now?

"Are you still sore? Do you want me to help---"

My eyes widened at the thought of him helping me dress. "Nope... I can handle it."

As if he didn't see my body last night.

"We should talk about last night--"

"I think we can sneak out. I mean... You can sneak out of my room without getting caught."

He pursed his lips and silently nodded. I can tell he has a lot of things to say but I don't want to hear it. I'm sure is just a cheesy thing guys tell after s*x. I mean... Yeah we had s*x and thats it. There's no need to put in there, not even a cherry on top. because it's more my cherry got pop.

Shit! What am I saying?!

But thank God he didn't push to talk about last night.

"Uhm... We can go out when breakfast is done. We need to wait here---" he cut me off.

"We don't need to sneak out. Don't worry. I'll explain to your Dad."

"What? You're gonna tell him we had s*x? Are you crazy?!"

"No silly, that's private but if you insist---"

"No! Why would I?! That's disgusting!"

He chuckled. "Then I won't tell."

"How are you gonna..."

"I'll tell them I got here early because of the thing he wants to talk about."

"s**t!" That's not even real!

"N-no!"

"Why?"

"It's not even believable, Lendhel."

"Then what's believable?"

I gulped at his question.

"They cannot see you here. They will think we're in a relationship."

"Then should I say I came here early to drive my girlfri----"

"Shh! Shut your..." I pursed my lips as I glanced at him.

"You're gonna sneak out... I'll help you. Let's go!" Hablot ko sa braso niya.

"I think I should lead us, I'm the detective. Sneaking out is my expertise."

My eyes narrowed at him. "So you usually do this? Sneaking out from the houses of your one night stands?"

"Is that what you thought? I'm talking about my stake out and cases, Chantrea."

"Whatever. This is our mansion so I'll lead us."

"But I'm the expert--"

I rolled my eyes at him. "We both know your expertise even in be---" I paused and looked away as he stared at me. "Just don't complain!"

"Fine."

"Take these back door keys. I'm sure locked."

"These are keys."

"Just leave it on the table when you open the door alright?"

He nodded.

Habang pababa kami sa hangdan ay hinablot ko ang kamay niya.

"Chantrea?"

"Oh s**t!" I cursed silently.

Dahan dahan ko itong nilingon. Kunot noong nakatingin sa akin si Dad.

"I was about to go to your room. Kanina kapa namin hinihintay."

His eyes shifted at my back where lendhel stood. His eyebrows knitted.

"Mr. Montallion, I didn't know you're here." His head tilted.

"Good morning, Sir." Magalang na bati ni Lendhel.

"Tito!"

"Oh gising na pala si Chantrea!" aniya ni Emory na pineke pa ang pag kagulat.

"Good morning Detective, maganda ba ang tulog mo?"

Nilingon siya ni Dad.

Nanlaki ang mata ko sa sinabi ni Emory.

"Didn't you know Tito?"

"Emory!" pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata.

"Detective Montallion slept in---"

"Guest room!" I said.

"Nasiraan kasi siya ng kotse kagabi. Since we're a nice household I offer the guest room. I'm sorry I forgot to tell you. I was so tired last night."

"I can tell she's really tired, Tito." Emory chuckled.

"I apologize for staying in your mansion without permission Mr. Callejo. I should have---"

"Oh come on, Lendhel! That's not a problem, you can stay here whenever you want. Hindi kana iba sa pamilyang ito. Ilang beses mo ng niligtas si Chantrea sa mga masasamang tao. Mas panatag kami kung mapapadalas ka dito. Kaya pala napakahimbing ng tulog ni Chantrea kagabi dahil alam niyang safe siya dito. She usually couldn't sleep. Kaya naman nanatili na lang siya sa garden o di naman kaya sa gym."

"That's enough talking Dad."

"Yeah right, we should eat. Samahan mo na kami Lendhel. Matutuwa si Dinaña na makita ka."

Is that even normal. Pagkatapos ng s*x ay mag breakfast kasama ang mga magulang?

I can't even think straight anymore!

That is the longest breakfast of my life. I stayed silent to keep myself from slipping words that I should not say. Mom and Dad are grateful for his Lendhel's presence on our breakfast table. Nothing changed about him after what happened. He's not distant with me. I noticed he's more caring. I don't have any idea why.

Agad akong nag ayos. I'll go to Adrian today. I need to know what happened.

I jammed my hands on my bag but my car keys are not there. Where did I put it?"

"Come on, where is my key-- oh s**t!"

Shit! I face palmed when I realized I gave it to him! He probably didn't remember as well!

"My keys!"

"What about it?" aniya ni Emory na sumulpot. Kanina pa ito sumusulpot? But this time her presence is much needed.

"I gave it to him."

"Oh, I didn't know na ganito ka pala mag mahal. Una vcard mo ngayon naman car keys mo!"

"Shut up Emory! Mamaya marinig ka nila Mom at Dad!"

She chuckled, "So? They would be happy about it! Baka nga bukas au ikasal na agad kayo pag nalaman ang nangyari. You know they want you to get married so bad. And a Montallion is the best candidate for a groom! He's a bachelor! A freaking hot, rich and intelligent bachelor! Uuwing luhaan ang mga suitors po! Walang Wala at madadaig ang isang Montallion! Heler Montallion yun!

"I can't believe I'm hearing this from you Emory."

"I'm just saying!"

"Keep it to yourself, Emory. You know I'm not into marriage at this age. And if you would be Wed, it would be with Adrian."

"Damn you're a player, Chantrea!" she chuckled.

"Is it big?"

I swallowed. The memory of last night flashed in my mind. Warmth crept on my cheeks.

"It is?" she teased.

"Huh?"

"You're blushing so it means yes!"

"Shut up Emory! Give me a lift, I'll go to the precinct."

"What about your other car?"

"Magkakasama lahat ang susi ko! Bakit ba kasi nakalimutan ko?!"

"Bakit ba kasi binigay mo sa kan'ya?"

"To open the back door!"

She laughed. "She opened your door without the keys, Chantrea. You let him inside willingly, wide open."

I glared at her.

"I can't blame you. Chant he's a damn hot detective. I mean, looking at his bulge for sure he is---"

My eyes narrowed at her. "Tinitigan mo? Why are you staring at it?"

"Oh Chant! Kahit sino makakapansin!! Sa umbok na yon siguradong dadalhin ka sa rurok!" she giggled.

"Umbok?"

"Oh gosh! Hindi mo alam?" she shook her head. "I can't believe you."

Lalo pang nangunot ang noo ko sa sinabi nito. Ano nga ba ang umbok na tinutukoy niya?

It seems funny because she's giggling.

"What's umbok Emory?" I'm a little frustrated not knowing what it is and she's using it to describe Lendhel!

She chuckled once more then she took a deep breath.

She pursed her lips.

"Umbok means love!" Love? Is she serious?

My forehead creased.

"Isn't love, pagmamahal?"

"Oo! Pero ibang dialect yan! Umbok means love in other dialect!" she said.

"Then why are you laughing?"

She pursed her lips. "No I'm not."

I glared at her. "You are. You just did!"

"Gosh Chantrea! Iba pala ang epekto sayo pag nadidiligan!"

Mariin akong napapikit, "Shut it, Emory."

"I needed a distraction that's why. I'm stressed out."

"That's why they say orgasm is the best way to relieve stress."

"Gosh I hate you Emory!"

"Why are you so stubborn, Chantrea? You got laid, your happiness should be soaring high!"

"Orgasm itself has many benefits for health and stress relief."

"Oh come on! Stop it Emory!"