Prologue
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Martina's POV
He's watching. I know he is. The moment I stepped inside the room I know he had his eyes on me.
I was so sure that he's been watching every move that I make. Because he's always been like that. Observant.
"Can you make me a drink," I asked the bartender, politely.
"What kind of drink, ma'am?" He asked.
"I'm new here so... surprise me." I smiled at him and he just nodded.
I adjusted my sitting position so he could see the shape of my body in the slick dress I was wearing. I also placed one of my legs over the other.
I was watching the bartender does his thing quietly and after a few minutes he politely gave me the drink he made.
I was busy enjoying my drink when a man walked up to me and seems to me that this man is wealthy.
I see someone who's well-dressed in expensive, perfectly fitted clothes. He wears a sharp suit, a designer watch, and polished shoes. His hair is neatly styled, and everything about his look feels clean and put-together. He carries himself with confidence.
"Hi, did anyone told you you're stunning?" He greeted with a smile on his face.
"I get that a lot." I smiled lightly.
He sat next to me. "My name is Paul Salvador," He gestured for a hand shake and I accepted.
I shifted my gaze towards Joseph, who was at a table not far from where Paul and I were sitting. Our eyes met and I smirked at him before turning my glance to Paul.
"Reina." I forced to smile. "Are you a business man?" I asked before letting go of his hand.
"Ah, yes. I am actually."
Paul started talking to me about business and I acted like I was interested even though it's boring as hell.
I kept glancing at Joseph, and I could clearly see, even though he was a bit far, the bitter expression on his face. That's right. Get mad.
I didn't actually come here to his bar to have fun and party. I just wanted to check the place out and I wanna try the drinks that he was bragging to anyone.
I was starting to slowly get completely bored at Paul. He was asking me about personal questions but I was just lying.
Ofcourse, I don't want to tell anything about my personal information. What I told him was all lies.
But I was playing along and tried forcing myself to enjoy his company because I know Joseph is not pleased to see me talking to a guy.
"Will you excuse me for a minute? I need to use the bathroom." I said to Paul and he just nodded.
I walked passed him and I smirked at Joseph before I made my way to the bathroom. I did some a bit of re-touching. I never wanted to pee. I just wanted to get a reaction from Joseph and I did so I decided to ditch Paul.
On my way out of the restroom, as expected, I saw Joseph leaning against the wall looking so pissed.
"Fancy seing you here," I said, confidently.
I walked towards him and our eyes met.
"I own this place." He said in a dead tone.
"Oh, really? Sorry, I didn't know." I said sarcastically.
"Let's go home." He demanded.
I scoffed. "You're not my husband." I uttered.
His jaw clenched and I can see how angry he is just by looking at his eyes. I was about to walk pass him but he stopped me by grabbing my arm.
"Do you want my brother, your husband, to know that you're here flirting with a guy?" I lifted my chin at him.
"So what? It's none of your business." I raised my eyebrow at him. "I wonder what your wife would feel is she learned that you're f*****g with your brother's wife."
He didn't respond. I can feel his heavy breathing and I smirked again before I took his hand off me.
"We are both cheaters. You know that." I said before walking away and after that, I decided to go home.
When I got home no one's around. Even my husband, Jerico. Well, he's not usually home and I'm used to not having him around.
I just got out from the shower and when I sat on my bed I heard the front door opened even if it's far away from my room I know someone just came in.
I ignored it. I few minutes later the door of my room opened and I didn't look.
"Why are you here?" I asked without looking at Joseph. "It's been a long time since you talked to me. Having troubles with your marriage?" I added.
I was busy picking clothes from my closet.
"I'm sorry. I overreacted." Tugon ni Joseph. "You know well that I didn't want to get married. It was just our parent's order."
"You should be sorry. But don't worry, I don't care about your marriage." I said and then took out a slip dress from my closet.
I took off the bathrobe I was wearing and then put on my slip dress. I heard Joseph walking toward me and he hugged me from behind.
He started kissing my nape. I can feel his warm breath on my neck and it's making me weak in the knees.
"I miss you..." I bit my lips when he whispered.
His hand travelled down between my legs, while his other hand was gently massaging my breast. He's rubbing my c**t gently as well as he's rubbing my n****e.
I'm starting to get wet and I can feel my body is getting hotter because of what he was doing.
"Don't even try to resist, I know you miss this..." He whispered. "Tell me you miss me, Martina..."
"H-Hmmm..." I groaned when he inserted one finger inside me but he stopped immediately.
He faced me and kissed me torridly. I didn't resist. He kissed me like he's been craving for my lips for a very long time.
But just then, I pulled away. "You should go home."