HUGS #5 Hermes John Klein (God Of Trade) -Completed

Chapter 9 -Walang Lusot

High & Untouchable Gods Society

Hermes John Klein

GOD OF TRADE

written by: Blackrose

Chapter 9 -Walang Lusot

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Hermes John

Puyat ako. Napuyat ako kagabi because of what had happened that didn't let me rest. Buong magdamag akong nag-inom hanggang sa magkaroon na ng liwanag sa labas. Kaya ngayon ay para akong isang zombie na naglalakad papunta sa private elevator ko wearing a jet black aviator. Hindi rin ako maaga ngayon since I've got to willed myself pa to move and take a bath saka mag-prepare for work. Kung wala lang talaga akong important meeting now with a well-known investor ay wala ako ngayon dito at hindi talaga ako papasok today. I feel like I've been drugged. My head is light-weighted while my body is heavy. Kung pwede nga lang ipasok ang car ko upto my office ay ginawa ko na so I won't walk dahil talagang tinatamad akong maglakad.

Paglabas ko ng elevator ay nasalubong ko kaagad ang babaeng naging laman lang naman ng buong gabi ko at magdamag. The one who didn't left my mind the whole night. She is wearing an all-black corporate dress na pinatungan niya ng off-white blazer. Her hair is pinned with a clip then she was embracing a folder.

'Good morning Sir Hermes.' she said when she stop, bahagya pa siyang nag-nod and smile. I gaze at her pero sandali lang. I castigate myself for being affected by her mere presence and her smile.

'Coffee.' yun lang ang sinabi ko then I walk straight ahead to my office.

When I sat at my swivel chair, I abruptly massage my upper nose bridge right after I removed my aviator. I close my eyes as I continue the massage. Nasa ganon akong act when I heard knocks saka ang pagbukas ng door. Hindi ako dumilat. I've decided not to open my eyes and just continue what I am doing.

'Your coffee, Sir Hermes.' I forced myself not to look at her. Ayoko. I don't want to add disturbance sa magulo ko ng pag-iisip. Hearing her voice makes my body hair raise. Ganon katindi ang effect niya sa akin ngayon, actually kahapon pa sa nangyari. Visions of her are tormenting my mind at ang kinakainis ko was that she is affecting me badly. Ngayon lang ako hindi nakatulog ng dahil sa isang babae. Ngayon lang ako naapektuhan ng ganito to a woman in my entire life. 'The files that you'll be needing for your meeting later are prepared already. I've also made a reset appointment for you from the investors that you have cancelled, Sir Hermes. Pacific Blues is set on Friday after lunch then Northern Industrial have agreed on a Saturday meeting at 10 in the morning, Sir.' I didn't answer and even more didn't open my eyes. Nakapikit lang ako as I massage my nose bridge. 'May ipag-uutos pa ba kayo sa'kin, Sir Hermes?'

'None.' I swiftly uttered then gestured my hand for her to leave.

'Alright Sir Hermes, I'll just be at my office if you will be needing me. Good morning again, Sir Hermes.'

After a minute ay binuksan ko na ang mga mata ko. I saw her almost at the door. Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit ganon ko siya tignan ngayon. There's a big difference from the way I looked at her before from the way I look at her now. Something has change from the way I see her now than from the way I saw her before. And what f*****g kills me was that, I f*****g don't know why. What happened last night really haywired my peaceful mind.

***FLASHBACK***

I really can't sleep. Nakailan pihit na ako but sleep doesn't visit me. Kaya I've decided to lift some weights sa pagbabaka-sakaling kapag napagod ako ay aantukin na ako. So I did lifted some weights and spent 30 minutes bago ako mag-decide na bumaba to drink some water. Naubos na kasi kanina ang water ko sa fridge at my room so I have no choice but to go down at the kitchen to drink.

Naging accustomed na ang mga maids dito na kapag wala na kami ni Hypnos sa ibaba during night time ay pinapatay na ang ibang lights. Only the living room lights and the dining room lights are opened. I walk pass the dining room then towards the kitchen. Nagsalin ako ng water sa isang tall glass then lean at the side counter while I drink. When I emptied my glass ay saka naman ang pagpasok ni witch. I watch her in silence as she grab a glass then open the fridge. I don't have any intentions na gulatin or takutin siya, dadaan lang naman sana ako sa gilid niya para makalabas ng kitchen. But when she close the fridge door ay basta na lang siyang napasigaw and the glass that she is holding slipped from her grip. Because my reflexes are swift and I have a quick thinking, hinayaan kong bumagsak sa flooring ang glass and grab witch by her waist and back saka siya niyakap to prevent her from falling.

Dati when I've kissed her at the Fire Exit to punish her, walang akong kakaibang naramdaman. But now is a total different thing. I felt this brief electric current that runned from her skin to mine. It made me froze and my mind suddenly stop functioning. I am just staring at her face, at her eyes to be exact. My throat dried up when my gaze fell down to her partly ajar lips.

What the f*****g f**k Klein!!

I can't take my eyes off her and even my arms ay hindi ko magawang alisin around her.

What the f**k is wrong with you Klein!!

I never thought that being this close to her will make me feel this way. It's like I'm floating in mid-air. I feel light and somehow there is this feeling that I am happy within. Napalunok ako ulit and lick my lower lip to moisten it. Iba talaga. Kakaiba ang nararamdman ko now. Hindi ko maipaliwanag at hindi ko mapangalanan kung ano talaga ito. Basta the feeling is too foreign and very much unfamiliar.

I panic when I heard my brother calling for her. Sabay kaming lumayo at each other like we were burned on something. I head to the sink and compose myself. I take a deep breath and tried to calm myself. This is wrong. This is way too f*****g wrong.

***END OF FLASHBACK***

What I felt yesterday ay nandito parin sa akin until now. Hindi ko maalis even for awhile ay hindi ko mabura sa isip ko ang nangyari. It's like it just happened a minute ago. Her scent still lingers in my mind. That sweet scent of hers na parang until now ay naaamoy ko parin.

's**t!!!' I pound my table top out of frustration. I think I need to seek advice. Hindi na maganda ang nangyayari sa akin. This thing is affecting me, not just mentally but also physically. I grab my phone and called my bestfriend.

'Hey man. What's up?'

'You have some spare time dude? Can you hang out with me tonight?'

'What's wrong man? Got a problem?'

'I just need someone to talk to, dude. Are you free later this evening?'

'I can't leave our home later man, but you can drop by sa bahay later instead. Dito na tayo uminom. Papaluto ako ng favorite natin.' napangiti ako.

'That sounds great! I'll be there later, dude.'

'Alright. Don't bring anything, man. Just bring yourself. Hahahahaha!'

'I'll be there dude. Around 7.'

After my brief call to Stern, I somehow felt slightly relieved knowing that I still got a friend whom I can count on during times like this.

Kay April ko pinapasok ang files na hinanda ni witch para sa meeting ko. Then I left the building on my own instead of bringing my Head Secretary with me. Honestly, I don't want to see her first nor to be near her. Sa nae-experience ko ngayon, I think it is best to not see her first. Kung pwede nga lang na alisin ko na siya sa work niya ay ginawa ko na kanina pa. Pero kasi we have signed a contract regarding her work her at KLEIN INDISTRIES as my Head Secretary. Our contract is legal and binding at ang sino man na hindi sumunod dito ay makakasuhan ng Breach Of Contract na punishable by Law. Kaya wala akong choice but to just stay away from her. As much as possible is to distance myself from her para matapos na ang kung ano man itong gumugulo sa akin.

Pagbalik ko ng building after my outdoor meeting, tumuloy-tuloy ako sa office ko without looking at anybody. Pag-upo ko sa swivel chair ko ay tinawagan ko ang phone ni April.

'Sir Hermes, Sir?'

'Coffee April. Now.'

'Right away Sir Hermes.'

Humarap ako sa laptop to review some files. After awhile ay narinig ko ang pagkatok at pagbukas ng pinto. I didn't bother to look up dahil masyado akong tutok sa binabasa ko. My coffee is placed sa side ng laptop ko kung saan ko palaging pinapalapag kapag ganitong busy ako. I reach for my coffee and take a slow sip.

'Will that be all, Sir Hermes?'

Nabuga kong lahat ng ininom ko and my hand shook kaya some portion of my coffee spilled off. Agad akong napatayo dahil napaso ang right leg ko.

's**t!!! WHAT THE f**k!!!'

'Sir Hermes!' napatingin ako sa babaeng ngayon ay pinapagpagan ang pants ko. I literally froze from where I am standing. I didn't knew if the heat was because of the spilled coffee or was it because of her hand. It's scorching me. It's scorching every veins inside my body, every drops of my blood is boiling, every limbs and muscles are moving, every inch of my brain is restless at the moment.

'f**k!!!!!'

The impact of my word jolted her and made her step back. Nakatulala siya while staring at me and she's a bit trembling.

'A-Are y-you a-alright S-Sir?'

'DO I LOOK f*****g ALRIGHT?!!' I barked at her louder than kanina kaya mas lalo siyang napaatras.

'I-I'm s-sorry... S-Sir...' tumalikod siya and quickly walk towards the door.

Biglang nanlamig ang buong katawan ko. I willed myself to move and followed her. Inabutan ko siyang papasok sa private elevator ko, I hurried my pace then block my right arm so the elevator won't totally close. Pagpasok ko ay saka sumara ang elevator and she stare at me with tears in her eyes. Parang may kung ano na pumiga sa heart ko. I can literally feel the pain at my chest. Like my heart is being squeeze upon seeing her state. Hindi na ako nag-isip pa, I walk towards her and cut our distance. I cage her in my arms and held her tightly.

'Bitiwan mo ako!' she tried to free herself from my embrace but I didn't let her. I hug her firmly hanggang sa she stop struggling and cry loudly at my chest.

'I'm so sorry, Nica.' I suddenly felt emotional na parang gusto kong makiiyak sa kanya. I look up as I caress her back to console her. Patuloy siya sa pag-iyak.

When the elevator rang as a sign that we have reached the ground floor, mabilis kong pinindot ang stop button that will prevent the door to open. Pagtingin ko ulit sa kanya ay nakatingin narin siya sa akin. I grab my hanky and gently wipe her tears away. She didn't move an inch, she just remained looking at me. When I finished wiping her tears, nilagay ko ang hanky ko sa kamay niya. 'Keep this. I'm so sorry again. I... Ahm...' huminga ako ng malalim to put air in my lungs. 'I didn't mean to shout at you, Nica. I do apologize for being so rude at you.' I touch her right arm at sabay kaming napaurong upon feeling a friction of current na alam kong naramdaman rin niya.

'I didn't mean to walk away again, Sir Hermes. Nabigla lang ako, I'm sorry.'

'Sssshhhh...' I didn't know what had gotten into me but my hand gently brush her cheek. Her eyes bulge at tinitigan niya ako ng may pagtataka. 'Don't say sorry Nica... It was all my fault. I've acted like a damn asshole and I'm sorry for my behavior. I... I hope you are not mad at me. I'm so sorry again.' pinilit kong huwag siyang hawakan ulit dahil sa current na naramdaman ko ulit kapag nadidikit ang balat ko sa kanya. She slightly smile and my world instantly stops.

Literally, my world stops. All I can see now is her. It's like the time has stopped and it is just me and her. Ang lakas ng beating ng heart ko. I can technically feel its radical beating na nakakabingi. My hands are sweating as my knees are shaking. She suddenly look down and I saw her bite her lower lip.

I wish I was the one who is biting that.

Napapikit ako sa naisip ko. This is insanity. A sweet f*****g insanity that I cannot control anymore. I took a deep breath before opening my eyes and reach for her chin then lift it up. Pinagtagpo ko ang aming mga mata. She is trembling just as I am. The quivering of her lips are very visible na mas lalo lang nagpadagdag ng desire ko na kagatin ang mga labi niya.

God!! I must be crazy! I must be really crazy!!

I look at her face as if I am memorizing every inch of it. From her eyes to her nose and down to her soft and pinkish lips. Napalunok ako at the sight of it again. The desire is so strong na para akong masisiraan ng katinuan if hindi ko ito matitikman.

God!! Umiwas ka witch please!! Move the f**k away from me!! Move! Move witch!! Sigaw ng isip ko.

I move an inch closer but she didn't move an inch away from me. Nagtatalo ang dalawang strong forces sa akin. My mind versus my body. I am waiting for her to move away pero lumipas na ang ilan sandali na nanatili lang siya sa kinatatayuan niya. Immobilized and unwavering.

'Forgive me Nica.'

The moment I said those words, I cup her jaws and crush my lips to hers. I kiss her with care unlike the women whom I've kissed before. Para akong biglang nag-levitate when I felt the heat from her lips. I lost my sense of reasoning and my sense of thinking at the taste of her. Biglang na-blangko ang isip ko, bigla akong na-mental block at wala akong ibang naiisip at the moment but this kiss. She taste sweeter than honey and her lips are softer than marshmallow. Napadilat ako when her lips starts to move also, nakapikit siya.

What the f**k?!! She's kissing me back?!!!

I move my lips with unison to hers then I gently bite her lower lip that made her release a moan which sounded like a melody to my ear. My right hand move down to her delicate neck, caressing her soft and smooth skin. Every inch that my hand touch leaves her gasping. I summoned the boldness in me and kiss her deeper. Hindi ko alam kung bakit but she didn't object. My hand trailed down to my right breast. The moment I cup her right mound was also the moment where she automatically push me away. She look shocked, parehas kami. I curse underneath my breath. Mabilis niyang pinindot ang elevator and then it opened.

'Fuck... Nica...' I whisper at her.

I watch her walk fast. Tuloy-tuloy lang siya sa paglalakad until she reach the main way of the building, lumabas siya dun. Kita ko pa na sumukay siya sa isa sa mga nakapilang taxis. Malakas kong hinampas ang wall ng elevator as the taxi went away.

'f**k!!!!'

Pagpasok ko ng office ko ay agad akong nagpunta sa bar section. After emptying a half-filled glass of brandy ay malakas kong binato ang baso sa wall.

'DAMN!!! YOU SON OF A b***h KLEIN!!!!' sinabunutan ko ang sarili ko saka hinampas ang countertop. 'WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, YOU PIECE OF s**t?!!!' hinawi ko ang ibabaw ng counter kaya nalaglag ang bote ng alak sa carpeted floor. It shattered.

The shattering sound makes me realize one thing... I've messed up bigtime. Wala akong kawala sa nangyari. Walang lusot ang ginawa ko because I did not just touched my brother's girl... But I just kissed my brother's girl.

'GODDAMMIT!!!!!'

Alam kong mali ang nagawa ko and this may lead to a fight between sa amin ng kapatid ko. A fight na mas matindi pa sa nangyayari sa amin ngayon, a fight na alam kong mas maglalayo sa amin dalawa ng tuluyan.

'DAMN YOU HERMES JOHN KLEIN!'

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