Protecting the President's Daughter

Chapter 4: What Happens Here, Stays Here

Warning: Mature content.

Two days after checking out the condo, Bella was ready to move out. Ever since she woke up on that bright and sunny Thursday, hindi na siya mapakali at maigi pang binantayan ang mga movers na nagbubuhat ng gamit niya. Matalim ang mata niya sa mga nagbuhat ng kahong puno ng kaniyang designer bags at talagang sinundan sila hanggang sa truck.

Kung papaano natiis ni Bella ang kaniyang sobrang striktong mga guwardiya ng dalawang araw ay hindi kapani-paniwala. Sa totoo lang, naging mas maluwag sila matapos niyang magreklamo sa kanila noon sa van ngunit hindi pa rin siya makakalingon nang hindi nahahagip ng mata niya ang isa sa mukha nila. Whatever, it was better than their first day.

"Bye," bulong niya sa hangin habang nakatitig sa mala-palasyong unti-unting lumiliit sa kaniyang paningin habang palayo sila nang palayo. There's a slight pang of guilt that ached in her heart when she looked back on the Malacañang Palace. Even though she'll still be visiting often, iba pa rin ang pakiramdam na gumising at matulog doon. Lalo na't isa sa malalaking kwarto ng palasyo ang kwarto niya.

But she's an adult now and she has to move out. For goodness' sake, iyong mga American friends nga niya'y college pa lang nagm-move out na! Dapat ay noon pa siya umalis!

Complying to her Daddy's terms, her guards did also move in on the two condos on either side of her condo. Tig-dalawa sila sa bawat apartment at sumabay rin sa kaniya sa paglilipat ng mga gamit nila. Talagang bantay-sarado siya.

Bella spent her entire Thursday unpacking boxes and staying inside, kaya naman nang dumating ang Friday, naghanda na siya para sa dadaluhang outdoor party sa gabi. Mariin ang titig niya sa dalawang dress na nakalatag sa kaniyang kama. Ang isa'y isang sleeved silver sequined dress na umaabot sa itaas ng kaniyang tuhod habang ang isa'y isang red low-back bodycon dress. Parehong tama ang yakap sa mga kurba niya at parehong nakakalakas ng kaniyang loob tuwing sinusuot niya.

Natagalan siya sa pagtitig sa dalawa. Sa huli, iyong pula na lamang ang pinili niya at itinali sa isang low ponytail ang kaniyang tsokolateng buhok para makita ang kaniyang likod. She loved the feeling of dressing up for parties. It made her empowered and on a deluxe-level. She completed her look with her tall Louboutins and made her way out.

Dagliang bumagsak ang ngiti niya nang bumungad sa kaniya ang apat niyang guwardiya na nakaayos din para sa party. Sisimangot sana siya dahil magiging bantay-sarado siya sa party ngunit hindi niya mahanap ang simangot niya ngayon dahil sa makalaglag-pangang dating ng apat.

God. Since when did bodyguards look hot and fabulous? Pati si Diane ay hindi nagpatinag sa tatlong lalaki at nagsuot ng kumikinang na emerald satin dress na nagpatingkad sa kaniyang maputi nang kutis. Ang tatlo ay may sari-sariling paraan ng pagbubuhat sa sarili nila at talagang lumabas ang fashion sense nila ngayong gabi. Si Rios ay naka-puting dress shirt na hapit sa kaniyang katawan, pati na rin ang asul na coat na may isang naka-butones at slacks. Kabaligtaran siya ni Wyatt na naka-itim sa lahat. Itim na leather jacket, itim na shirt sa loob, at itim rin na pantalon. At syempre, ang Captain...Gavin wore the simplest outfit but had the most appealing and demanding presence. Isang simpleng itim na v-neck lang ang kaniya at denim jeans pero ang lakas ng hatak niya.

Their auras and overall appearance drastically changed tonight when they weren't wearing uniforms. They should dress like this more often. They should loosen up and be more casual.

"You guys dress nice naman pala, why not wear more casually," pagpaparinig niya.

"I don't think wearing a dress is appropriate for my job, Miss," ani Diane.

Napairap siya roon. "Of course not a dress! I was thinking daily clothes so you guys won't catch too much attention, especially in public places! I'm a w***e for attention, but I don't always want it! Sometimes I just want to lie low and live normally, alam niyo 'yon? And you guys won't be able to give that to me if you always wear flashy clothes." How her supposed 'pagpaparinig' turned to a rant and an off-load of frustrations, she didn't know. What she wanted to focus on was her mood. Ayaw niyang masira bago pa siya makapag-party.

They remained silent even at the van. Talagang nakakabingi ang katahimikan. Kulang nalang ay may tukong biglang mag-iingay para mawala ang awkwardness sa atmosphere.

The party was already in full blow when they got there. Marami nang lasing at wala sa sarili, kaya suspetya niya'y kaninang hapon pa ito nagsimula. Bella immediately blended in with the crazy crowd. Hindi na niya pinansin kung saan napunta ang mga gwardiya niya at hinayaan nalang sila sa gusto nila. Isa sa mga gusto niya sa mga party na ganito, ay ang pakiramdam ng kalayaan. Nobody cares who you are here, everyone just wants to let go of their problems and party. This was her escape.

"Bella! OMG!" Tili ng kaniyang kakilala noong college nang mamukhaan siya. Namumula na ang mukha niya at pagewang-gewang na ang paglalakad ngunit malapad pa rin ang ngiti.

Natatawa siyang nakipagbeso sa kaniya at inalalayan siya sa baywang nang muntikan nang mawalan ng balanse.

"Emily, be careful! You're already wasted! Where's Rico?" Tanong niya at nagpalinga-linga para hanapin ang nobyo ni Emily. Kailangan na yatang umuwi ng isang 'to.

"Wala na kami ni Rico, silly!" Emily giggled, her eyelids turning heavy. "We haven't seen each other in forever, ugh! I missed you! Let's hang out soon!"

"O-Of course..." Napailing na lamang siya. Sayang. Rico was a good man. She'd press on their breakup more but Emily looked like she was just throwing this night off to get drunk and forget about their breakup.

Emily pressured her to down a few more shots and because she felt the need to console her heartbroken block mate, she couldn't refuse. Ilang saglit pa, bagsak na lahat ng kainuman niya. Siya na lang ang natitirang nagsasalin pa ng alak at mag-isang umiinom. She has her high tolerance to thank for that.

Tahimik na ang lamesa nila dahil puro nakadukdok na ang mga dati niyang ka-blockmate kaya matiwasay siyang umiinom, hanggang sa may lumapit na lalaki. Matangkad, tisoy, at singkit. Hindi niya na makita ng maayos ang lalaki dahil dumodoble na ang paningin niya ngunit alam niyang malakas ang dating ng ngisi nito.

"Your friends are all passed out. You wouldn't be having fun in that," he said, chuckling. Bella looked down at his offered hand. "Dance with me."

"Hmmm..."

Everything was a blur after that. Hindi niya na nakokontrol ang pinaggagawa niya. One moment they're dancing sexually by the dance floor, and the other, her back was already pushed to a wall with his lips on hers. Agresibo at mainit, iyon ang naaalala niyang pakiramdam noon. His hands wandered all over her body as did hers, with both their hands slipping under each other's clothes. The best way to forget your problems in the club? Get laid.

The vague blasting music from outside became a mere background music for Bella. Umiikot na ang paningin niya at wala nang pumapasok sa kaniyang utak. Ayaw niya na ring pag-isipan pa kung anuman ang nangyayari ngayon. Ni hindi niya alam ang pangalan ng lalaki, o kung saang pamilya siya galing. Because what happens in this club, stays in this club.

"f**k, you're so good..." he groaned, gripping a handful of her hair as she bobbed up and down while on her knees. Nakapikit lang siya at hinahayaang ang muscle memory ang mamuno. Napapaubo na lamang siya sa tuwing mabibilaukan. Giving a b*****b to a stranger is common here.

Tumayo na siya mula sa pagkakaluhod at tahimik na pinunasan ang tumulong likido sa gilid ng kaniyang labi. Inabutan siya ng tissue ng lalaki at tinulak sa kama.

"My turn," she naughtily whispered, half-drunk, and laid on the bed. She spread her legs wide, already anticipating for him. He slowly climbed on top of her and hung her legs over his broad shoulders, diving onto her with drunk eyes filled with lust.

"Ohhh..."

"Hmmm...Ah! Ah! Ah!"

After making her come with his tongue, he slid it inside with protection and thrust relentlessly. He flipped her over and pushed her against a wall, trying out different positions. His mouth fiddled with her mounds while he pounded harshly inside her. Bella released a series of moans and curses with mixed pain and pleasure, biting her lip and closing her eyes shut.

Lucky for her, magaling sa kama ang napili niya ngayong gabi. Agresibo at marahas, but he does the work. It wasn't anything emotional, it was all s****l. In her world, this is usual—nothing out of place. Nothing sacred, nothing special. There were no strings attached. s*x does the job, it washes away your problems for a while, and pleasures you well. Most of all, s*x doesn't demand to know your identity. It just wants your body and your skills. Not your family background, or your political stand.

After doing the deed, Bella slowly picked up her clothes all over the floor. The guy was passed out on the bed, but she knew she's not staying here until tomorrow. Tahimik niyang nilinis ang katawan at nanghiram muna saglit ng vibrator na nasa kwarto ng kung sinumang kwarto iyon. Ang party ay nasa pool ng blockmate niya, at isa ito sa mga guest room kaya siguro isa sa mga guest ang may ari nito.

She ended up spending forty minutes in the bathroom before finally going out. Bella didn't bother sparing the guy a glance before leaving him in the room. Napatigil lamang siya nang makilala ang lalaking nakatayo sa labas ng kwarto.

G-Gavin...?

His stern eyes met hers and she froze on her spot. She was fully sober now because it was already past midnight and she expected her guards wouldn't leave but to wait for her outside of the room she did the dirty inside? That's embarrassing.

"W-What are you doing here?" She asked, dumbfounded. Halatang-halata kung anong nangyari sa loob. Kung magtatanong si Gavin, wala siyang balak magsinungaling. Pero parang ang kapal naman ng mukha niya kung magtatanong pa siya?

He didn't even bat an eye. "I was guarding you in case someone were to barge inside and disturb you."

Nanuyo ang lalamunan niya. Siya? Binabantayan sila? Oh my God.