The Scarred Billionaire

Chapter 6

“LUCAS!”

Nahinto sa ginagawang pag-akyat sa hagdanan si Luke nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses ng kaniyang ina. Nang makita niya ito na nakaupo sa sala at binubuklat ang isang magazine ay muli siyang bumaba at nilapitan ito. She’s wearing her silk robe at marahil ay nagpapaantok lang.

“Ma,” bati niya at hinalikan ito sa pisngi. “Why are you still awake? Gabi na.” Luke took a glimpse on his watch at nalamang pasado alas dies na ng gabi. Siya ring pagpasok ni Calvin at binati ang kaniyang ina.

“I’ll go ahead,” paalam nito na nauna nang umakyat sa ikalawang palapag ng mansyon kung saan naroon ang silid nito. Luke nodded. Muli niyang hinarap ng ina.

“Hindi ako makatulog. Tumawag sa akin si Alessandra at ipinaalam na naibangga na naman ni Vanessa ang kotse niya. She was drunk and driving. Hindi ko na alam kung ano ang gagawin ko sa kapatid mo, Lucas!”

“How’s Vanessa? Nasaktan ba siya?” tanong ni Luke habang hinuhubad ang coat at binuksan ang ilang butones ng suot niyang light blue long-sleeved polo.

“Ang sabi ni Aless ay may kaunting galos siya sa noo. I don’t know what to do with her anymore, son. Malayo siya sa atin at tuwing may nangyayari sa kaniya’y labis akong pinag-aalala ng kapatid mong iyon. Please do something.”

“Alright, Ma. I’ll call her later.”

“Minsan ay naiisip kong bumalik na lang ng Barcelona nang sa gayo’y may magbabantay kay Vanessa.”

“She wouldn’t like that, Ma. Alam ni Vanessa na malulungkot lang kayo roon. Besides, she likes the freedom she has now. Nandoon naman si Aless at Santy. Siguradong hindi nila pababayaan si Vanessa.” Alessandra and Santy are his sister’s assistants.

“I’m still worried, Lucas. Vanessa is a bit wild and irresponsible. Maaasahan siya pagdating sa pamamahala ng distilleria sa Spain dahil lang sa takot niya sa ‘yo, iyon lang ‘yon.”

“I’ll talk to her later, Ma. Don’t stress your self out, okay?”

Her mother nodded, worry still visible on her face. Napahilot si Luke sa kaniyang sentido. Tila lalong sumakit ang ulo niya.

“What’s the problem, hijo? May masakit ba sa ‘yo?”

“Wala, Mama,” Luke denied.

“Ni hindi mo manlang ako napansin nang pumasok ka,” may pag-aalalang puna ng kaniyang ina na si Celestina. Celestina Monte Echeveria was the only daughter of the Monte Malls’ owner Edward Monte. Ngunit dahil sa komplikado ang buhay ng ina noon sa piling ng mga magulang nito ay hindi namana ni Celestina ang negosyo ng mga magulang, instead her cousin Jerome Monte inherited their family’s business. Ngunit balewala iyon kay Celestina. Ni minsan ay hindi sumagi sa isip ng ina na bawiin ang yamang nararapat sa kaniya. She knew her family’s legacy was safe in the hands of her cousin. Naging maalawan naman ang naging pamumuhay nito nang mapangasawa si Fernando Echeveria na noo’y gumagawa na ng pangalan sa Spain sa larangan ng distilling industry, na siyang ipinagpapatuloy ni Luke.

“I’m sorry, Ma. Napagod lang ako sa trabaho,” hingi niya ng paumanhin.

“Don’t exhaust yourself with work, hijo. Magpahinga ka rin minsan. Baka magkakasakit ka kapag lagi kang pagod sa trabaho.”

Luke smiled tenderly at his mother. “Don’t worry, Ma. I can manage. Anyway, did you see Adriana?”

Nakita ni Luke ang mabilis na pagbago ng ekspresyon ng ina. He knew his mother didn’t like Adriana at all. Kahit nasa iisang bubong lang sila ay bihira ang mga itong mag-usap. Ni hindi pa niya napansing sumabay ang kaniyang ina sa hapagkainan kahit minsan. But he understand her mother’s disappointment about his decision. Ayaw ng kaniyang ina sa ideya ng live in. Naniniwala itong dapat ang babae ay maikasal muna bago tumira sa iisang bubong kasama ang lalaki. Ilang beses na niyang kinausap ang ina tungkol sa set up nila ni Adriana ngunit hindi natitibag ang paniniwala nito dahilan upang lalo nitong hindi magustuhan si Adriana. But his mother still respects his decision. Luke knew that no matter what happens, his mother will still love him unconditionally.

“Hindi ko siya nakita mula pa kanina. It’s already ten o’clock in the evening. Uwi pa ba ng matinong babae ang ganitong oras, Lucas?”

Luke sighed patiently at iginiya paupo ang ina sa magarang sofa. “Adriana’s a public figure, Ma. She also has to make time with her friends.”

“What would I expect? Palagi mo na lang siyang pinagtatanggol,” may himig ng tampo ang boses ng kaniyang ina. “Ang gusto ko lang naman ay matino ang babaeng mapapangasawa mo, Lucas. Iyong magalang, malinis at hindi artistang katulad ni Adriana.”

“Ma, hindi porke’t artista ay hindi na matino. Just give her a chance to prove herself to you, please? Magugustuhan mo rin siya.”

“You know how show business works, hijo. Ayokong dumating ang oras na malamang sinaktan ka niya at ipinagpalit kung kaninong artista. Alam mong ang mga artistang katulad niya ang tingin sa pag-aasawa ay parang kanin na mainit na kapag napaso’y basta iluluwa na lang.”

“Hindi ganoon si Adriana, Mama. I know she loves me. I can feel it. I am asking you for a little chance to know her better.”

“I don’t know, Lucas. I just can’t find it in my heart. Hindi siya ang babaeng gusto ko para sa ‘yo. Hindi siya nababagay sa ‘yo, hijo.”

“Ma! Mahal ko si Adriana at siya ang babaeng pakakasalan ko! You have to accept that!” hindi napigilan ni Luke ang pagtaas ng boses. Napapikit si Luke. A deep frown in his forehead. Ni minsan ay hindi niya nagawang pagtaasan ng boses ang ina. Ngayon lang. Marahil ay dahil mainit ang ulo niya nang umuwi.

“I—I’m sorry,” wika ni Luke nang makita ang anyo ng ina—the woman whose heart runneth over with love and unselfishly poured it to him. Shock and pain in her eyes. Kinuha ni Luke and kamay ng ina at ginagap iyon. “Please, Ma,” he pleaded. He doesn’t want to take his anger out to his mother.

Tiningala ni Celestina ang anak and spoke softly to him. “Do you really love that woman? Wala na ba akong magagawa para magbago ang desisyon mo?”

Luke heaved a deep sigh. “You know how much I love you, Ma. Don’t make me choose between you and Adriana. Please…don’t.”

“I just hope you didn’t make a wrong decision, hijo. Pero gusto kong sabihin sa ‘yo na naririto ako lagi, kami ni Vanessa. We love, you know that, don’t you?”

“I know, Ma,” Luke whispered at hinalikan sa noo ang una sa pinakaimportanteng babae sa buhay niya. He is disappointed and hurt dahil kahit ano ang sabihin niya’y tila walang puwang para kay Adriana sa puso ng kaniyang ina.

LUKE woke up when he felt a feathery touches on his bare chest. Adriana’s sweet scent linger in his nose. Nang bahagya niyang imulat ang mga mata ay naroon nga si Adriana at nakatunghay sa kaniya.

“Adriana,” aniya sa malat pang boses.

“Hmmm.” Matamis ang ngiting bati sa kaniya ni Adriana.

Luke chuckled. “You sound like you just made love to.” Umangat ang kamay ni Luke patungo sa batok ng kasintahan at marahang hinila ang ulo nito palapit sa mukha niya. He gave her lips a soft kiss.

“I am just about to…” bulong nito sa tainga niya pagkatapos ng ginawa niyang paghalik. Pakiramdam ni Luke ay nanayo lahat ng balahibo sa katawan niya nang tumama ang hininga ni Adriana sa tainga niya.

“What time is it, babe?”

“It’s only past midnight,” Adriana answered shortly. Patuloy pa rin ito sa mabining paghaplos ng daliri nito sa dibdib ni Luke. Her finger played the smooth hair in his chest. Hindi pa ito nakontento at sinundan kung saan patungo ang mga balahibong iyon. The feel of Adriana’s touch electrifies him.

Luke groaned. He can feel that Adriana was also naked under the sheets. She slid her thighs between his legs and teasingly rub her legs on his manhood.

“Have you just arrived, babe?” namamaos ang boses na tanong ni Luke.

“Yeah?” sagot ni Adriana na bumangon at pinatay ang switch ng ilaw. She switch on the lamp on the nightstand at nakangiting hinila si Luke patayo mula sa kama.

Adriana caressed Luke’s face and tiptoed. Her lips covered his. Luke’s arms wrapped around Adriana’s waist and responded to her kisses passionately. Ang hubad nilang katawan na magkayakap ay nagsimulang mag-init.

Adriana’s fingers found the tip of Luke’s breast and played with it. Her fingers pinched his n*****s hurtfully and deliciously. Hindi nakaligtas sa kaniyang pandinig ang mahinang ungol na umalpas sa lalamunan ni Luke. The need to touch, be touched, to take and give, nearly overwhelmed him.

Luke devoured her mouth and found her as hungry for him as he was for her. Lips against her lips. Unreserved fire and passion met him, incredibly. His tongue plunged between her lips, tasted her, found her tongue twined around his. His hand drove into all of that lush black hair, grabbed handfuls of it and crushed her mouth to his.

“Oh, Luke,” mahinang usal ni Adriana nang bitawan ni Luke ang kaniyang labi at dumausdos paibaba ang mga nito. Ang mainit na labi ni Luke ay natagpuan ang tuktok ng dibdib ni Adriana. Napaliyad si Adriana. Her fingers raked on his hair at lalong idinikit ang mukha ni Luke sa kaniyang dibdib.

He’s licking, nibbling and kneading her breasts alternately. She felt a whirlpool of sensations slowly forming on her loins. Adriana couldn’t get enough of him. She’s sleepy and tired but she didn’t care at all. She didn’t want to sleep. She wanted the ache. She wanted him in her, all the time.

Adriana could feel Luke’s massive erection poking on her belly. So, her hand crawled down and found it, felt its moist tip.

All Luke could feel was her touch, all he knew was the heat that moved through him, the need. He was speechless, nearly mindless. Kahit kailan ay hindi pumapalya si Adriana na gisingin ang kahit natutulog na kamunduhan sa kaniya. They could make love everyday and they seem not to get enough of it. The burning lust they had for each other is uncontrollable.

Adriana pulled his head and covered his lips with hers. The kiss lingered for a moment. Then, her lips went to his jaw, his throat, and to his chest. Pinaglandas ni Adriana ang dila sa pinong balahibo sa dibdib ni Luke habang ang isang kamay nito’y patuloy ang mahigpit na pagtaas-baba sa kaniyang kahabaan. Another moan escaped Luke’s throat. Napapikit siya habang ninanamnam ang mainit na labi ni Adriana na lumalandas patungo sa kaniyang puson at ang mainit na palad nito sa kaniyang p*********i.

His body seemed to melt against hers.

He almost got insane when Adriana’s lips found his slippy tip. Pakiramdam niya ay sasabog siya sa mga oras na iyon. Nakita niyang tumingala si Adriana sa kaniya at binigyan siya ng matamis na ngiti. She even bit her lower lip na lalong nakadagdag sa antisipasyon niya.

Hindi naghintay nang matagal si Luke. There came the pressure of a warm hand clasping his s*x and she tasted him. Nanunuksong pinaglaruan ng bibig at dila ni Adriana ang kaniyang paninigas. A throaty moan both escape from them. Adriana sucked him slowly, erotically and tastefully.

When she released him, he pulled and lifted her. Her legs wrapped around his waist. He turned to lay her back against the bed. He kissed her again and pressed his hard body on her. He needed that limber body hard against his, needed to feel the press of those firm, full breasts against his chest. He licked her n*****s, then moved his lips slowly down her stomach, and Adriana couldn’t have cared less if he was.

“Oh, Luke, do it,” she demanded.

Luke’s finger slipped between her thighs and she cried out on a half sob of pleasure as he touched her delicate and aching flesh. His lips went down to her navel as he slipped two fingers inside her.

He stroked her with skillful fingers and then with his skillful tongue, he kissed between her legs, rubbing, nudging, poking, in a rhythm like a giant pulse. Hunger surged inside him. Adriana arched her body as a soft moan escaped her mouth. Delicious sensations flowed over her.

Adriana gasped when his s*x entered her.

“Oh, babe,” he said softly, pressing himself into her depths.

She sucked in her breath with a faint “ah” as he pressed even deeper.

He doesn’t slow the movement, giving her full, hard thrusts, hitting her in the spot that turned her moans into one long, high-pitched o****m.