Malediction

Her Inevitable Question

A few days later, Luis' words still lingered in my mind. For a timid person like him, every word would probably mean something more than the surface. All my pain is with no regrets… But wasn't his broken hand an accident? I wondered. The way he spoke about himself was different from the way he talks about other things. I noticed it from how light and fun he was talking about how our work would do on our first day in contrast with how he metaphorically talked about himself like he was a hidden gem or something. The pain he hid so poorly, his scars, his broken arm...something just doesn't feel right with him. The quiet ones were always the ones who were dangerous, even more than Edward who openly threatened us in the middle of the hacienda. I could probably let him tell me more about it later.

Matilda Pelaez's birthday was coming in two days. It was to be a large event of society's rich and known people, something she had no control of because Amanda took lead and was particular with every miniscule detail of her only daughter's special day. A sophisticated and boujee person like her wouldn't let such an event pass without showing off. It had been planned for several months with the finest menu of different cuisines and the most expensive events place in Leyte, the Casa Madrigal, Amanda's maiden family's business.

"It'll be so fun if Jerry comes." Sandra said as she took me to the caterer's place as her driver. "I think that could happen." I said as we walked side by side. Amanda demanded the food to be checked on a final screen, and of course, Sandra was tasked to handle things just because she was her assistant without knowing what to check personally. She had to research what to look for in fresh produce all night. Her eyes were already darkening from lack of sleep. "I have a question for you." Sandra said out of the blue. I involuntarily shifted my full focus to her from my wandering thoughts of Luis. With my gaze to her, she lowered her eyes to the ground instead of looking at my face, like what she did earlier. "Don't be shy. Shoot." I said with a smile. God, I hope this infatuation of hers fades away with time.

"If...if Andrea actually cheated on you, what would you do?"

My mouth was left slightly open as my thought process stopped for that moment. She continued to walk a few steps further as I stayed by the spot she dropped the question with. My Andrea would never. I was surprised by her very personal question. My shocked face may have been stupid looking as she laughed whole heartedly. "That's highly unlikely." I answered firmly with my brows burrowed together after collecting my thoughts. "But if there will be a time she would for any reason..." My mouth trailed off as my imagination created a little image of Andrea clinging to another man. My heart felt like it was to be crushed. I inhaled sharply to relieve that pain. "What would you do?" She asked again, disregarding me being uncomfortable with it, but I can't evade the question. I haven't thought of it as well. How will I react if what happened to Elo happened to me? After asking it a second time, it made me fear the uncertainty of tomorrow with Andrea. "I'll knife the man down and let Andrea think about what she did real hard. I mean we're already together, why have another?" Was what blurted out of my mouth. Sandra's eyes widened with shock and stepped a little farther from me. I closed my vile mouth, shocked as well. Our eyes met. "Do you mean that?" Sandra asked, uncomfortably laughing, in an attempt to lighten the conversation. I shook my head and scratched it after.

I actually meant it, but I know she won't take it well.

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"After checking in with the catering service, I assure that everything will go as planned on Ma'am Matilda's birthday soon." Sandra reported to Amanda in the study right after we went back to the mansion. She gave a tired but happy smile since it was expected to be the last of her tasks for that day. I was just beside her as Amanda looked at her with a raised eyebrow. "All right," She said with a discontented sigh and glared at Sandra. "But before you go, I would like to let you know that I had discovered something rather," Amanda stopped for a moment, looking down at Sandra from head to toe then eye level again. "Rather unpleasant."

"W-what would that be, Ma'am Amanda?" Sandra's voice trembled as she bowed her head, avoiding Amanda's piercing gaze. She had felt every word that escaped her employer's lips. We both knew it was her that Amanda was talking about her. But, how did she find out when we've been doing everything within plan?

The Mistress of the house came to her and touched her face dearly with her red claws slightly tapping on Sandra's white skin. "What do you think, my little servant?" Amanda lifted her chin. "What should I do to a traitor I had treated so well?" Sandra shuddered in fear as the angry Amanda dug her claws on Sandra's face. I stepped a little bit closer to intervene but the mad mistress glared at me with fire in her eyes. "If you don't want to be included in this, James. I suggest for you to stay put or leave." I returned to my spot and looked away to Sandra's tearing eyes.

"How could you tell Elo about my relationship with Jerry when I trusted you to turn a blind eye to it?" She said with her anger controlled to an extent. She let go of Sandra's face trickling with blood. "You knew how negligent Elo was with me and I had already tried my best to fix this damned marriage a long time ago."

Sandra took all her courage and composed herself. She gazed at Amanda's fiery eyes with resolve. " Madam, I would never betray you. As a woman myself, I understand what you are going through." She said seriously, without missing a beat. What a great liar. "But it was only you and a few guards who were with me and my guards never interacted with Elo." Amanda replied, skeptically. She was unsatisfied with Sandra's reply. "So you mean to accuse Luis? You were the only people with me that can talk to Elo directly and to be believed." Amanda asked, seeing if she was in some way lying to her face. Sandra nodded once. I was dumbfounded.

Luis wasn't just their IT technician, apparently. He also guards Amanda at times when others are not present.

Amanda flipped her hair and turned to her chair. As she sat down, she exhaled with her hands at her temple. "How stressful." She said, "Book me an appointment with my masseuse, I need to release some tension." Sandra's face lit up. She was out of danger… for now. Sandra asked for us to exit the study. She agreed and let us walk away. Amanda turned her chair against us, where we can see the expensive build of it. She was looking at the sky through a glass window. We were about to open the door leading to the living room when Amanda said to her.

"I thought your loyalty wandered somewhere else. That isn't wise if you think of it."

Sandra looked at me with worried eyes.

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The moment Andrea opened the door, I hugged her tightly as I remembered Sandra's words. Andrea would never cheat on me. I buried my face to her shoulders and her hair, smelling it like I would to flowers in a garden when I was younger. That was one of the few memories I remembered from childhood and it was a pleasant one to associate with Andrea. Her scent overpowered my senses with delight.

I know we were both tired, but I really needed her that day.

"I missed you too, James." She said, giggling in surprise. I smiled but remained buried in her hair. She did the same, and kissed me gently by the neck, tiptoeing to level to my height."What happened to you? I thought you already told me about Sandra and Amanda in the last call?" She asked me but I didn't say a word and grasped her waist tighter to me. "What did you left out?" She continued to ask me in concern as I quietly rested my head on her shoulder. When she knew I wasn't going to answer her question, she pulled away and tried to get a view of my face but I didn't let her. Instead, I lifted her whole weight and placed her thighs to my waist, making our faces level with each other's eyes. "Wait! Oh!" She gasped in surprise.I focused on her rich brown eyes under thick natural lashes when she was perfectly in place in my arms. Despite Andrea's mesmerizing beauty, Sandra's words can't seem to shake away from my thoughts. What if she actually cheats on me?

After locking the door with one hand, I walked to the bedroom with Andrea clinging to me by my neck. With one arm supporting her weight, I let my free hand caress her back. I aimed for a kiss but she blocked my lips with a finger. "You have to tell me something first." She insisted. "There's nothing to tell." I groaned. She lifted a brow, unconvinced. I focused on her neck instead and showered her with gentle kisses to distract her. I really don't want to tell her about my silly thoughts when it comes to jealousy. The door to the bedroom was near so I let myself melt in her skin as I worked my way up her ear. She loves it when I play with my lips and teeth on it.

"James… tell me what's bothering you...please..." She said as she tried not to whimper, attempting to stop me but it was futile because it just turned me on even more. When we reached the bed, I laid her down gently and removed my shirt. She was not saying anything anymore as she was buzzing with anticipation to something we both know too well.

I gazed at her already perked tips poking her shirt. My hands wandered to them after lifting her shirt. As it wasn't enough for me, I placed my lips on one of them one right after the other and made circle motions with my tongue. She moaned with pleasure as her legs stretched and her toes curled. As my lips were busy with her breasts, my hands wandered to her bottom half. Without looking down, I knew I hit her spot. "Oh, James…." She whimpered again, dragging my head to her side, holding me as her only way of control. Tim was just next door, sleeping and she didn't want to be heard. With my fingers, I did the same circular motions to massage her little round button. She continued to whimper unintelligible words to me, mad at me for making her louder.

"Let me have you today Andrea. I need you, please." I begged her and kissed her neck again . She nodded, she can't speak as the surge of pleasure was invading her every muscle. With that, I removed her shorts and my pants. Coming back to her, I spread her legs and let myself in. It was slow but surely enough it felt amazing. I thrusted deep into her gently and when I couldn't help myself, I vigorously hammered her with my manhood to which she released soft whimpers as she bit her lip, still suppressing her voice. She tilted her head back and held her hands to my waist."Deeper..." She mumbled under her breath.

With a short stop, I tilted her with her bare bottom inviting me to continue. So I did. I let myself be permeated with the heat of the moment and continued to move as she followed me in a single fast continuing beat. "I'm close..." She begged me. I kissed her deep as I continued to ravish her being. In time, I hugged her tight. I was close. "Andrea... I'll..." She gripped my waist with her legs and tightened her hold. In a deeper place of her being, I released my seed, panting. It was wonderful. I felt confident that what Sandra said shouldn't bother me. No one else can do this to Andrea but me. She was mine.

A message from Andrea's phone popped right after our lovemaking. In this late hour, we knew it was the one person she wanted to avoid the most. Manunulat.