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HTO 2

HTO 2

Chandra Nicole Gomez

I was busy writing my manuscript that I have to send before deadline,when I got a text from my mom. She wants me to go home before dinner ,I’m at my pad now . I bought this with my own earning as a writer. My mom only knows that I write stories,she doesn’t know what I write. But sometimes I write some light story,that’s what I show her. If she knows what I really write,she will freak out surely.

I heaved a sigh as I typed a reply to her,after that I put an alarm on my phone so I won’t be late. I close my eyes as I shake my head . I haven’t slept yet,I’ve been awake for like thirty six hours. Only coffee is keeping me awake now. I yawned,I grabbed my cup of coffee and I was about to drink. But there’s nothing left,I pursed my lips and look at the time. I still have time. I got up and go straight to my small kitchen to make myself coffee. Good thing I have a coffee maker already,I just bought this for this situation. We have a coffee maker at home ,but I can’t have my coffee all the time there as my mom said it’s not good that I take coffee all the time. I need to rest,she said.

After my father died,three years ago. It’s justs me and my mom. I have enough inheritance from my father,I don’t have to work my ass out. But there’s just this feeling whenever I write. The satisfaction,the contentment of having my thoughts out. I always love writing,but dark and erotic one is the genre I choose. I admit that before,I don’t even want someone looking at me like the chcaracters I’m writing in my story. I always write light story,just kiss and hug would be enough. But that changes ,when I saw my saviour in school. I was getting bullied, because I’m the nerd type of a girl. Big glasses on,long sleve shirt and pants. Just a sneeker on,unlike other college students . I’m not the fashionista type,I like what I wear and I’m comfortable with it.

I saw a demigod just ascended from heaven,his butterscoth eyes. I was like hipnotized, I feel under his spell. I fell so deep that I can’t even swim up back. He save me,he talked—no, more like threaten the guys who is bullying me. After that,he brought me to a coffee shop ,just outside our school. I hesitate to go with him,but he already walk away and he said to follow him. I followed him,hugging my books. I adjusted my glasses and look at his back,wide shoulders,muscled arms. Maybe he work out, I got an idea for my character on my story.

We get in the coffee shop,none of us talk. We were silent,untill we get our orders and sat on the table that neared on the glass wall. We can see students outside,groups and laughing. Unlike me,I don’t have friends. I have my books,and studies only. I have a bit of a strict parents,because I’m an only child. A miracle baby they say,my mom was hard to get pregnant but they got me. After that,they tried again but nothing. So they just settle with me,even though my father wants a a boy so he can inherit our company . And now ,my cousin Cain manage it as the ceo.

I was about to say my thank you of saving me,when his phone rang. I saw how he sneaked a glanced at me everytime but not saying anything. He pursed his lips before he stand up to answer the call . He went out of the cafe,I’m just looking at him from the glass wall . I saw how he cressed her forehead,gritted his teeth and turn his back at me. I stood up ,my eyes widenned. I haven’t said my thanks and his coffee. I look at his coffee,he didn’t finish it. I sat back sadly ,drink my coffee as I waited for him to come back. But hours later,he didn’t came back until our driver pick me up. That’s the last time I saw him,I got to know his name. When I heard a group of students confront me,because of Axus . Axus ,he save me. And they thought I was flirting with him. Axus,what’s a nice name.

Tito hanford fetch us,for the dinner today.When I got home,he’ s already there. I’m happy that mom has him, they’ve been dating for months. And I can see how much they liked each other. How tito Hanford treat my mom,how he treat me ,like his daughter. He has one son ,he said. And I like him for my mom,I just wish that his son would not get in their way. I support them,I just don’t know if the son would like my mom.

When we get to their mansion,yes it’s a mansion. This house is two times bigger than ours,he guided us to their garden. It’s already set up,with beatiful color lights around the garden. It’s so beatiful, the flowers are in fulll bloom. I always wanted a garden like this,I touch the sunflower near me .

“ I’m sure you will like it here,” I turned around when I heard tito ford”you like flowers right?”he ask, and I happily nod.

“ Yes tito,thank you”

“ You can tour around while we wait for my son to arrive.” he suggested.

“ Is it okay?” I ask, a bit excited.

“Of course,I know how much you love flowers. “ He smiled as he tap my shoulder.

“ Thank you tito.” He just smiled and he goes to m y mom who is busy helping for the dinner in table.

I was busy looking at the different flowers around,my smile is wide as I can’t imagine having this kind of garden. I don’t think I can afford this much ,even though I have the means. Some of my earnings in my writing and in the company goes to the orphanages. I’m happpy I can help ,even with the smallest things.

I felt like peeing so I go to my mom,and tell her that I need to use the restroom. It’s my first time in here so tito Ford sk one of the maids to guide me to their guest restroom. I was in awe as we walk inside,this house is really huge. I said my thanks to the maid ,when we got to the rest room. After that,I let myself tour around . I forgot that we’re having a dinner and we’re just waiting for tito Ford’s son. I gasped when I realized that ,I walk faster to get to the garden. I was amused to the paintings,we have painting in our house too. But their’s is just different,painting of flowers . I was about to stop and look at the pictures when I heard a commusion outside.

I walk faster,I almost run to get there . And what I saw shock me,there’s a man .His back on me,he is shouting back at tito Ford . And I can see how my mom stopped tito ford when he punch the guy. I gasped,I don’t like what I’m seeing. I’m uncomfortable. What’s happeningh,maybe the guy doesn’t like my mom ,that’s why they are arguing?

” Mommy?!” I called out to my mother,I was clutching my hand on my handbag hard. The guy look at me,and I feel scared. I saw how mad he is,irritated. I swallowed hard when my mom called me. I was hesitant to get near them. But my mom held out her hand,I slowly walk . I ask my mom,as soon I get near her.

When we get to introduce to each other,and when I gaze at him. I was shock, my lips parted. His face,it’s familiar. I think I’ve seen him somewhere. I blink,i can’t believe what I’m seeing now. It’s him,I know it’s him. Axus,my Axus. I finally found him.

When my mom guided me to sit down ,I can’t hep but steal a glance at him. He became more mature,toned muscled body. But his eyes,it became more colder than before.. It feels like,there’s no life in there.I felt chills in my spine,I simply hold the table napkin .

They talk and I just listened,I will just answer if ask.I can fell something,beginning to shiver, in between my thighs .The guy that has been haunting me in my sleep. The male lead in my every story. He’s here,just across the table,infront of me.

They want us to get close,like brother and sister. I bit my lower lip,and muttered.” Brother and sister”

“ Don’t do that !

I look up and saw his glazing eyes on me,his eyes on my lips I’m bitting.

“Ha?” I absentmindedly ask.

“ What is it?” Tito ford ask,my mom look at us too.

Axus cleared his throat and shake his head, and answered.” Don’t waste the food and eat,there’s a lot of people starving outside of this house.” He’s serious,and I felt embarrass looking down at my food. It’s my favorite ,but I can’t seem to eat it . I lost my appetite and I just want to talk to him and ask. Does he remember me,or is it just me? I haven’t thank him yet,I didn’t get the chance . And that chance is infront of me already. I can’t miss again.

“ I’m sorry.” I answered back, looking at my food .

“ Why ,Chandra? Don’t you like the food,I thought it’s your favorite.” Tito Ford ask, i can see the concern in his face.

“ Yes tito,it’s my favorite and I like it. Thank you.” I smile and started eating,I can still feel his gaze at me.

“ Maybe she’s just tired,she’s been awake for like day now. She just wouldn’t listen to me when I told her to rest. She's always like that, not getting enough sleep because of her work. ” My mom said ,sheaking her head.

“ Is something bothering you ,Chandra? “ Tito ford ask,I shake my head.

“ No tito,everything is fine. It’s just work,and I already finish it before we came here ,so I can already sleep now peacefully.” I smiled as I answered,I finally finished my manuscript and pass it to my editor.

” If it’s tiring you out,and your boss is not good to you. You can just work at our company,I’m sure there’s a vacant . Right Clifford? Why don’t you bring your sister sometimes at the company?”

I gasped at what tito Ford said,I immediately shake my head. I saw how Axus,jaw clenched. Is he mad,irritated?

“ No tito,I’m fine with my work. Thank you for the offer,but I have my own time and I don’t have to live my comfort zone to work in a company. Besides,we have our own company that run by my cousin now. I just don’t want to work in an office,I prefer the comfort of my room.”

“You’re too sheltered,you have to go out sometimes. It’s not good ,getting stuck in your room. You need to unwind too ,sometimes,” Tito Ford said,and look at the man infront of me.

” That’s what I always told her,look at her skin. Sun has never kissed that skin ,ever sinced she moved out from the house.”Mom said,shaking her head at me. I just bit my lower lip,when I look up .I meet his gaze,down to my lips. I immmediately close my lips.I heard him chuckled,I looked at him widely. His chuckle sounds so sexy,why do he have to look at me like I’m a prey.He would steal a glance at me,whenever he get the chance. I know those glance,I’m a writer and I write that kind of attitude. He’s looking at me ,like I’m a prey ready to be devour.

After the dinner,they drink wine and I refused when tito Ford hand me a glass. I have to drive back to my pad,so nah.

“ Even just a little Chandra,don’t worry.I will tell Clifford to send you home,you can drink or better yet sleep her for the night. Just go home in the morning,your mom will spend the night here,why don’t you? Your work is done too ,right? You can relax now,have your self this wine . For sure you will like it,it’s Clifford favorite. Cherry wine.”

I was about to say no,when my mom glared at me. I pouted and just accept the glass of wine. When I look at Axus,there’s a glint in his eyes. I just can’t name it,it’s on my tongue but I can’t say it.

When my mom and tito Ford bid their goodnights,they leave us and just ask Axus to show me the room I will sleep in.We’re left all alone,silence. No one talk,I sighed and stood up.I was about to ask him where my room is ,when he stand up too . Right infront me, I step back when he took a step towards me.

He’s looking right through my eyes so serious ,I gasped.

“ W-what are you doing?” I ask,he’s too close . I can feel his breathe,fanning on my face. I can’t step back more,there’s a small table on my back when I look back.

I gasped when I look at him again ,he smirked and drunk from his glass and his face neared me. My eyes widened,he pulled my naped and delved his lips to mine. What is he doing,I can’t seem to function well. I cough in his lips,he pass me the wine he drank and I swallowed it. I glared at him,still coughing.

“ What the hell is your problem!” I sneered at him,he just shrug his shoulders and smirked before he turn his back on me.

“ Now that’s the real taste of the wine.” He said,my forehead knotted at what he said.

What the hell just happened?