Forcedly Yours

Chapter Nine

Leyton left almost immediately after we got home. Hindi na rin siya nagbihis at bahagya lang akong sinabihan na pupunta siya sa construction site.

Matapos kong mag-ayos ng gamit ay naglibot ako sa bahay. I loved everything about the house. The blue accents and the quiet luxury it represents. This is exactly how I would style my own home.

Natuklasan na may dalawang kwarto sa taas at dalawang kwarto sa ibaba. Ang kwarto namin ang nasa pinaka-sulok na bahagi ng bahay at siya ring pinaka-malaki. Magkakasing-laki lang ang dalawang kwarto, ang kaibihan lang ng kwarto na kaharap ng kwarto namin ay ang color combination na beige at pink at nag-iisang may feminine interior design. I figured it was Silver's room by the smell of her perfume which still lingered inside.

The other room was beige-accented with a hint of dark blue and didn't look like someone slept there in a long time. Where did he sleep last night, then?

May maliit na cottage sa labas ng bahay ni Leyton na may dalawang maliit na kwarto sa loob. It looked like it could be driver or maid's quarter if he had any staff but the space was clean with no trace of people.

Lumabas ako at naglakad-lakad sa garden sa gilid ng rectangle na balinese-style swimming pool. Prominent na prominent ang beige, grey at blue colors sa bahay. Napansin ko rin na mahilig si Leyton sa wood. I love it. It almost felt like the house was made just for me.

The plants and flowers all looked like they were cared for and properly maintained. But I need some vegetables here.

That's what I do. I grow vegetables. I started with mongo seeds when I was eight and I always planted vegetables since then.

Bahagyang nalungkot ako nang maalala ko ang maliit na garden ko sa likod ng bahay namin. Karina was never allowed to get her hands dirty due to her immune system and both my parents barely tolerated my hobby for planting.

Siguradong mamamatay ang mga kalabasa at talong ko. I made a mental note of harvesting them so they won't go to waste.

Napangiti ako nang may makitang space sa gilid ng mga bulaklak. Kasyang-kasya ang kalabasa at talong dito. Maybe cabbage and carrots, too.

I found myself sweeping the area and was sweating by the time I was done.

I let out a satisfied smile and began to walk back to the house. Agad na sinalubong ako ng lamig ng aircon. Mag-aalas kwatro palang ng hapon at tirik na tirik pa ang araw. Kaya pala basang-basa ang tshirt ko.

Pumanhik ako papunta sa kwarto at naligo. I settled for a white soft camisole and loose baby pink cotton shorts.

I was organizing my hospital duty essentials when Leyton came in the room.

"Is there anything you want for dinner?" kaswal na tanong niya habang pinapanood akong pilit na pinagkakasya ang sphygmomanometer sa lalagyan nito.

"Kakain ba ulit tayo sa labas?" ganting tanong ko. Tinatamad na akong magbihis sa totoo lang.

"We'll order unless, you wanted to cook something?" bahagyang nakangiti na sabi niya.

Namumulang umiwas ako ng tingin, "Hindi ako marunong magluto." napapahiyang sagot ko.

He looked mildly surprised. "I'm starting to think what I'm getting from this marriage," nanunudyong sabi niya.

He looked like he was joking but I felt a bit offended.

He should have thought of that before marrying a girl he doesn't know.

I gritted my teeth in response and closed the zipper of my medical supplies organizer with force.

"A little too late for regrets, don't you think, husband?" My smile was all teeth.

I meant to pick up a fight but he gave me a pleased smile. What on earth is wrong with this guy? May saltik 'ata sa utak.

"I'll order," kalmadong anunsiyo nito. "Pizza?"

I simply nodded and he typed something on his phone before placing it on the table and walking inside the bathroom.

Timing na dumating ang pagkain namin nang matapos maligo si Leyton.

He went out of the bathroom wearing grey cotton shorts and a simple t-shirt.

"I'll get that," sabi niya tukoy sa pagkain. "Meet you in the kitchen?"

Tumango ako bago siya naunang lumabas.

I was just about to finish setting the table when he came back inside, holding two pizza boxes and a small Tupperware with pesto pasta inside.

"I see you familiarized yourself around here already," he gives me a small smile referring to how I knew where the utensils were before biting a big chunk of the pepperoni pizza.

Pinigilan ko ang sariling tumingala at libutin ang mata sa mga kisame para e check kung may CCTV sa loob ng bahay. He probably saw me snooping around.

My cheeks burn as I twirl the pasta using the fork. "I hope you don't mind." Nahihiyang sagot ko.

"Not at all. This is your house now, too," sabi niya. "In fact, you can do as you please with this house. We can have it renovated if you want?"

My eyes widen a little, suddenly excited. "Really?" I never even allowed myself to think of it.

It's not like I wanted to change anything, I already thought the house was beautiful and I love how the blue tones were incorporated into everything. I was just surprised he'd let me style his home.

He stares, his eyes roaming on my face. "Yeah, anything for you, Kitten." He rasps.

Binaba ko ang tingin sa plato at nilunok ang pasta. The sudden s****l tension in the air effectively made me mute.

We both continued eating quietly. Ramdam ko ang tingin niya sa'kin pero ginawa ko ang lahat para iiwas ang mata sa kanya.

Tahimik na nagligpit ako at naghugas ng pinggan habang lumabas siya sa patio sa gilid ng pool dala-dala ang laptop niya.

I went to find him I was done with the dishes.

Inangat niya ang tingin sa'kin galing sa laptop niya at pinanood akong lumapit.

I bit my cheek, "Uhmm...I wanted ask you about somehting." Nag-aalangan na sabi ko.

He closed his laptop and pushed it away before pulling me to him and making me sit on his lap. I gasped, still not used to such an intimate act.

He remained unbothered as he circled his arms around me.

"Talk," he said in a persuading tone.

"I-I grow vegetables," pagsisimula ko. "I mean, I like to grow vegetables. May mga tanim din ako s bahay namin. Talong at kalabasa. Di na bumibili si mama minsan kasi kinukuha na namin galing sa tanim ko. Paborito kasi ni Karina ang tortang talong," namumulang napahinto ako. I was rumbling and the more I talk, the more I was embarrassing myself so I went straight to the point. "I want to plant here. May nakita akong space. In fact, nalinis ko na kanina-"

I bit my lip and stopped myself from rambling again.

He merely stared at me and then asked, "Where do you want to plant them?"

Feeling like I could breathe, I gave him a small shy smile before turning my head and pointing to the spot behind the flowers.

"Doon," nae-excite na sabi ko.

I felt him shift slightly and leaned on me, sliding his nose on the side of my neck.

"Done," he whispers against my ear.

I felt his smile when he felt the goosebumps on my skin.

Nagsimula siyang halikan ako sa leeg papunta sa labi ko. He kissed me softly at first. He went wild when our tongue touched. Licking my the entire surface of my mouth before trailing his kisses on my throat and collarbone.

I felt him sliding the strap of my blouse along with my bra and before I could react, he started trailing kisses on my cleavage.

Napaliyad ako nang sipsipin niya ang u***g ko. I vaguely feel his hand snaking in my loose shorts and pulling my panties to the side before rubbing two fingers on my c**t.

His lips went back to mine, swallowing my moan.

Para akong binuhusan ng tubig nang bigla kong naramdaman ang pag-pasok ng isa niyang daliri sa akin.

Nangiginig na tinulak ko siya at tumayo. My body still shivering from the sensations.

What am I doing? What am I doing?

I hate this guy. I should hate this guy.

Feeling ashamed of myself and my inability to control myself around him, glared at his mildly taken aback face.

He didn't expect me to pull away the way I did. He thought I would be pliant. Because what, he agreed to let me plant freaking vegetables?

"What the hell is wrong with you?!" galit na bulyaw ko sa kanya.

He frowned as if confused. "What?"

Tumayo siya at akmang lumapit sa akin pero agad na umatras ako.

"Was that why you graciously gave me permission to use your garden? First, the car for sucking your freaking thumb. And then, putting your f-finger in my....v-v****a because I asked to grow vegetables?" I said shaking in anger.

Naningkit ang mga mata niya. "Was that what you thought it was?"

Tumawa ako ng mapakla. "What else? You asked what you were getting out of this marriage, remember? Earlier at dinner? You think I'll spread your legs only because you agree to let me do what I want? You're using my desire to do normal things against me!"

"Glad to know you think so highly of yourself," sarkastikong sabi niya.

His arrogance made me see red and I blurt out the thing I know I should have never said.

"I'll let Aiden f**k me first before you can do what you want with my body."

Napa-atras ako nang makita ang galit sa mata niya.

He didn't let me get away this time, pulling my arm and dragging me back to his chest, his angry face inches from mine.

"What the f**k did you say to me?" inisa-isa niya ang mga salita para bigyang diin ang mga 'yon. "Say that again to my face, Kitten. I f*****g dare you." He gritted.

I turned my head as my tears fell.

"You think I was joking when I said I will break his f*****g legs? I have been lenient to you it seems. Want me to show you how far I can go? Answer me!" niyugyug niya ang balikat ko.

He brought his hand to my jaw and squeezed it, forcing me to look at him.

"Not so brave now, are you?" nanunuyang sabi niya.

He rubs my jaw in a gentle way, contradicting the anger simmering from his body.

"Why the tears, wife? Are you crying for him?"

I'm crying for myself, you idiot!

I'm crying for you, too.

My pride, however, fails my thoughts. "I would never want a psycho like you," my voice was small.

He released me as if he was burned. The fire in his eyes turned to ice.

Away from his touch, I started to feel brave again. "I will never want you. You're wasting your time with me. Get someone else to have s*x with you if you're so horny," my mouth spits before I can think them through.

I wanted to take them back.

Why the hell did I say that?

We both stared at each other for a moment and I wanted to say that I didn't what I said.

"Fine," his voice could have frozen me. "Anything for my wife."