Manipulate Ft. ALYDEN

The Visit 1.0

Dennise is accompanied by Shiela going up to Alyssa's Crib, which is on top of the ValCorp Tower. Both are now riding on the private elevator leading to the top floor.

"So... You're?" Dennise breaks the awkward silence building as they feel the elevator start.

"I'm sorry for not introducing myself maam. I thought it would not be necessary" Shiela kindly replied "I'm Shiela Pineda, Ms. Alyssa's secretary"

"I see. Nice to meet you, I'm Dennise Lazaro" then handed her hand. Shiela accepted it shyly.

"You're a friend of maam Aly?"

"Uhm.... I think so?" Den said then both giggled.

"This is the first time she invited someone, well except her friends." Shiela informed Den. "You must be special" then smiled at her.

Dennise face flushed. Eyes twinkled. And heart beat raced. "O-of course not! Ha.Ha.Ha" she defensively said while waving her hand over her face.

"Hahaha. You dont have to explain to me maam-" then they heard the elevator bell ring. "We're here"

Dennise stepped out of the door but Shiela didn't. She gave the secretary a questioning look.

"You're not coming?"

"I was not invited maam" Shiela gave Den a knowing grin "Have fun." She added then winked.

But before Dennise could react, the elevator door closed. Then she sigh nervously. Seconds later, she faced the white double door that welcomed her.

"This is it Den!" She motivated herself.

She felt really nervous when she first stepped at the tower. She felt it even more when Shiela said those things to her. Special... hehehe. Dennise repeatedly thought. Without noticing, she has been standing outside the door for half an hour now, smiling and giggling awfully all by herself.

After her daydreaming, she decided to press the doorbell. Then she heard a familiar voice from the inside.

"Dennise? Is that you?" Aly shouted.

"Aly? Yup its me."

"I'm sorry but I couldn't open the door for you right now. Just come in, its not locked anyways"

"Okay" she reached for the knob and twisted it. She peeked in "I'm coming in..."

"Sure. Sure."

Dennise went inside then saw a very luxurious penthouse. Vaulted ceilings and large windows. Central air conditioning, beautiful artwork, vases, and sculptures abound.

As she continues to walk her way into the penthouse, a big black shadow suddenly jump on her.

"A wolf!" Dennise shrieked.

"Oh my goodness theres a wolf on top of me! Alyssa help! Theres a wolf!" She hysterically yelled.

"Oh s**t!" Aly shouted back then hurriedly ran to them. "Winter down!"

Aly saw Den lying on the ground pinned by her very adorable grayish white siberian husky.

"Come here boy" Aly called.

The 'wolf' left on top of Dennise and ran to Aly's side. As Dennise sat on the floor, recovering, she saw Aly pat the 'wolf' and saw a better view of it.

"Its a...."

"A husky. A siberian husky" Aly giggled then approached Dennise. She gave her hand to help Den back on her feet. "I'm sorry if he scared you"

"No, its okay. It was my fault anyway"

Dennise roamed her eyes on Aly's clothes and noticed that they were soaking wet. She asked the latter innocently.

"What were you doing that you cant even open the door for me? And why are your clothes wet?"

"Ah, come with me, I'll show you" Aly smiled charmingly.

Aly walked ahead with winter by her side, while Dennise followed them at the back.

Then, they reached a ceiling to wall window which shows the whole picture of the city. She noticed that a ladder, a pail with washer and squeegee are placed inside of it.

"You clean windows?!" Den exclaimed in disbelief.

Aly climed back to her ladder and brushed her washer to the window "Yup. Come on, try it."

"ValCorp Tower's big boss, grand daughter of the richest business tycoon in the philippines, bowed and respected by her enployees and investors, The Alyssa Valdez... cleans windows. Wow. Unbelievable." She cant help give Aly a slow clap.

"Aaaw come on. Stress reliever ko kaya to" Aly smiled then looked back at Den "Dali na tulungan mo na ako."

"So ngayun gagawin mo pa akong katulong? No way. I am so getting out of this room. House. Mansion. Argh! Whatever" she turned around and was about to walk out when.

"Winter..." Aly said slowly which made Den freeze.

"Dont you dare Valdez..." She stood still.

"I would dare Lazaro" then Aly laughed.

She got down from her ladder and hugged Dennise at the back, and then slowly turned her facing the city view.

"Please honey, clean with me?" She looked at Den and made her cutest ever pout.

"Ugh! Fine" Den said in defeat then smiled afterwards.

"But I dont have extra clothes with me."

"I'll let you borrow mine. Tara" Aly pulled Den to her room. Picked shirts and shorts for Den then gave it to her. "Here"

Dennise was about to remove her top when Aly stopped her.

"Wait!" Aly shouted and covered her eyes with one hand and the other one as if signaling to stop.

"What?!" She said in irrate.

Aly ran to the door and before leaving, she peeked at Den "I'll get out first, baka hindi na tayo makalabas eh"

Dennise face then flushed "Ewan ko sayo!" She shouted back with face turning to bright red.

Then Aly's loud laughing sound echoed in the whole room which made Dennise flush even more. And giddy at the same time.

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While both are cleaning windows, Dennise saw winter yawn and was kinda interested about him. She paused from cleaning the windows and looked at Alyssa on her left.

"Hon, san mo nakuha si winter?"

"Mmmhhh... how do I say this... he's my grandson?" Aly giggled softly.

"What?!" Den exclaimed which took Aly a surprise causing to slightly jump from her ladder.

"Ano ba Den, nakakagulat ka kaya." She said while two hands are leaned at the window for support.

"Yang mga pinagsasabi mo kasi eh. Seryoso, san nga?"

"Winter is the grandson of my first dog"

"Really? So pangatlong generation mo ng alaga yan?"

"Yup. I had cloud, my first husky, when I was ten. She bore a pup then I called her snow. Then namatay na si cloud when I was fifteen, but then winter came. Anak siya ni snow." She said in detail.

"Aaaah. So wheres snow?"

"She's dead too. But she had a girl pup before she died"

"Talaga? San na?" She asked while checking the whole room for any more sign of husky.

"Wala siya dito. Nasa batangas" Aly said casually.

"Aaaah. Is she big like winter too?"

"Not yet. But she is the exact opposite of winter" Aly said which made Den confuse.

"How come? Magkapatid nman sila ah"

"Well, they had different fathers" Aly finished her cleaning. "As you can see, winter has white and gray fur, has blue eyes and looks really cold"

Den nodded signaling Aly to continue "While summer, winter's sibling, has white and brown fur, eyes are hazel nut brown and she really looks so warm." Then she giggled. "But with the attitude, I say they're the same"

"You mean, hyper?"

"Hahaha. Yup. But both are really good dogs" Aly went down from her ladder and approached Den's ladder. She held out her hand to guide her down.

"Tara, kain na tayo ng lunch" Dennise accepted her hand and got down.

Den's eye widened when she got a hold of Aly's clothing state. "Naglinis ka ba tlga o naligo? Basang basa ka oh!" She said while checking Aly's back "Ligo ka muna then mag bihis"

"Mamaya na. Magluluto pa ako" she protested.

"No! Magbihis ka na at ako na bahalang magluto. Leave it to me" Den said and winked at Aly.

To her defeat she raised her two hands "Okay okay. Bihis lang ako"

After several minutes, Aly had already taken a bath and had some dry clothes on. She decided to join Den at the kitchen.

She walked slowly so that Dennise wouldnt notice her presence, and she did not fail. She kissed Den's cheek in a swift.

"I'm done!" She cheered after she stole a kiss from the later.

Dennise actually felt, I mean smelled Aly from behind. But she decided to ride on the latter's trip. She turned her head and flashed Aly her biggest smile.

"Tadaaa" Den said while presenting her food.

Aly's eyes sparkled upon seeing the food on top of the kitchen counter. It was her favorite, adobo.

"Does that face mean lets eat?" Den giggled then placed the plates on the counter.

Aly shook her head in amaze and went up on one of the stools. "Haha. Sorry for spacing out. Ang tagal ko na kasing hindi nakakain ng adobo eh. Why'd you cook it btw?"

Den also went up the stool adjacent to Aly "Alam ko kasing favorite mo yan. And I might as well make my visit memorable" She then winked.

Dennise put rice on Aly's plate, then she blew it letting the steam escape. She then put adobo and spread the sauce above the rice. She placed the plate back on Aly's side.

"Thanks" Aly said and excitingly took her utensils.

Aly was about to take her first bite but then she realized that Dennise still has no food on her plate "Do you want me to put food on your plate too?" She innocently asked.

"No, no, no" Dennise said while waving her hands. "I just wanna see your reaction after one bite" 

"Okay. I wont take your anticipation too long then" Aly smirked then fed herself a spoonful. Her eyes sparkled again.

"I think, that's good enough." Den giggled then ate her own cooking.

While eating, Dennise observed that the whole crib is only occupied by Aly. She wanted to asked if Aly had sibling or where her parents were. These questions building up in her mind made her feel uneasy.

Alyssa felt the change of Den's mood so she asks "Any problem?"

"Huh? Uhm... Can I ask you a question?" Den's eyes shaking with nervousness.

"Yeah, sure" She said and took another spoonful.

"Dont you have siblings? Where are your parents?"

"Oh..." Aly paused from chewing then looked away. The sudden change in Aly's expression alerted Dennise.

"But, but its okay if you wont answer them. Hehehe. Stupid me with my stupid questions"

"Dennise... its not-"

"No really its okay. You dont have to answer them" Den placed her hand on top of Aly's hand then squeezed it slightly.

Aly smiled weakly to Dennise "Okay"

Dennise noticed that Aly wasnt eating anymore. She was more like playing her fork with her food. She was quite guilty of what happened.

Then... Light bulb! She hurriedly jumped of the stool and washed her hands thoroughly in the sink. Dennise sudden activities made Aly curious.

"What're you doing?"

"Washing my hands, duh!" She said then rolled her eyes and smiled eventually.

Aly let out a giggled which made Den smile even more. She made her way back to the stool and help herself up to sit. Aly assisted her by holding Den on her hips.

"Thanks!" Den cheered and placed her utensils at the side of her plate. This made Aly even more confuse.

"Really now, anong ginagawa mo? What is your plan?" She raised a brow.

"Magkakamay ako!" She cheered again. And Aly was even more curious.

"Whats that?" She innocently asked.

And with that, Dennise's jaw dropped in disbelief. "What?! You mean, you have never, as in NEVER ka pang nagkamay?!"

"Uhm, whatever that is I think wala pa nman."

"Haaaay. Rich kids problems." She then rolled her eyes.

Den shook her head then another light buld in her head has been lighted. So smart Dennise, super. She complimented herself.

"I'll show you how." She grinned at Aly.

"Really?" Den took Aly's attention.

"Yup!"

And Dennise did. She demonstrated how to eat with bare hands. At first, Aly find it grose and unhygienic but as soon as she had tasted the food which Den spooned to her through her hands, everything turned upside down. She wanted more.

"Slow down ly!" Den said with face full of amuse.

Aly is currently doing her best to eat the rice with her favorite adobo in one spooning. She had tried it several times and each time she did, it would either be the viand would fall or the rice would.

Haha. So cute! Dennise though while.looking at the ever so hard working Alyssa Valdez feeding herself with bare hands.

Then she saw Aly feed herself with both the rice and the viand without them falling apart.

"Success!" Dennise blurted out of the blue.

"Finaly!" Aly shouted back as soon as she gulped on her food.

Aly immediately places both her palms on Den's cheek, pressed them together lightly and pulled her face for a quick kiss.

"Ang sarap!" Aly cheered even more and ate more adobo with rice using her hands.

On the other hand, Den was left stunned and blushed on what just happened. She didnt even expect it to come. It just happened quickly, too quick to be absorbed and believed.

Ang sarap nga! She though so herself.

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