HUGS #4 Apollo Mark Stern (God Of The Sun) -Completed

Chapter 4 -Affect Me So Much

High & Untouchable Gods Society

Apollo Mark Stern

GOD OF THE SUN

written by: Blackrose

C4 ~Affect Me So Much~

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Trinity

'Where are you going Trinity?'

'I've told you already, right? We are going to Bataan ni Savannah, we'll stay there for a week. So I'll be gone for a week, brother!'

'Where will you stay there?'

'In a hotel, ofcourse!'

'You take care and don't go to places without Savannah.'

'Yeah right! Tss! Bata lang, brother?' napailing ako. 'I'll go know!'

'I'll call you from time to time, Trinity.'

'Whatever... Brother!'

Sumakay na ako ng cab, hindi na ako nagpahatid dahil uusisain lang ako ng kapatid ko. That's for sure kaya mas minabuti ko na lang na mag-commute. I am excited with this trip. I haven't been to any cities in Bataan yet, kaya isang invite lang sa'kin ni Savannah ay umoo na kaagad ako without thinking twice. She said that there are lots of places na pwedeng puntahan in Bataan. She just need to visit their company in Morong then we'll stroll around daw. I love travelling, it is one of my hobbies if I have a free time. I love the feeling of exploring a new surrounding and learning from the place itself. I love the thrill and the anticipation of the unknown. Kaya nga, I am really looking forward on this trip with Savannah. She is by the way the bestfriend of my brother Zeus Genesis Reiz and is also on a vacation here in the Philippines. We have the same hobbies na mahilig gumala and to explore places. After an hour, I arrive at Reiz Airlines and proceed to where kami magkikita ni Savannah. When I saw her ay nilapitan ko na kaagad siya and we waited for our scheduled flight. After two hours, we arrived at Mariveles in Bataan. We stayed in a hotel and rest first.

The following day, we travel by land papuntang Morong. Doon located ang powerplant nila Savannah. Dapat kahapon kami nag-travel but we have decided to stay at the hotel and check out its facilities. After 2 hours of travel, nakarating na kami sa Morong. The place is civilized narin. Marami ng mga stalls and establishments na according kay Savannah, the first time she went here ay wala pa halos na trade and industry dito. There are also lots of pedestrians. The city is alive even when the sun is still at its peak.

Nagpunta na kami sa company nila Savannah, without exerting too much time and effort dahil pagdating lang ng city ay nandun na ang building nila. Hours upon hours had passed, nakalabas narin kami from the building at last. We went sa isang seafood restaurant to have our 2:30pm lunch. The food is great. Ang fresh ng mga crawfishes and shrimps.

'This place is one of the best here in Morong, Trinity. No one goes to this place without coming here to eat. Everytime I am here, I always visit this place. Never missed it eversince.'

'The seafoods are spectacular, Savannah. Sayang my brother wasn't here, he'll love it here. I've never tasted any seafood that is as sweet and juicy as this.' I lick my index finger na may juice ng shrimp.

'I'm glad you liked it.'

I was about to comment on what she just said when an image made me stop motioning my mouth and preventing me to speak. He came in and I've immediately noticed that some women stares at him instantly, eyeing him like a delectable dish. He is wearing a gray button down fitted polo and black slim fit jeans. Even if he is wearing an aviator, I can still feel his mesmerizing eyes and its beauty. Hindi pa nagagawi ang paningin niya dito sa side where we sat ni Savannah pero sobra na ang palpitation na nararamdaman ko. I think I am hyperventilating at the moment sa kaba at excitement. Hindi pa nagtatama ang mga paningin namin but I am sweating bullets already. Alam kong napansin ito ni Savannah because she also look at where I am looking.

'Who is that guy? You knew him Trinity?' she ask without gazing at me. Her stare are at him also, just like the other women inside this restaurant.

'He is Apollo Mark Stern. One of my brother's close friends.'

'Stern? His name sounds familiar? Was he connected with the owner of Stern Powers.'

'He's a businessman.'

'Oh yeah! Now I remember him! He is the owner of Stern Powers which is the leading solar power company in the country. I've been inside his building which is just a few blocks away from here.'

'Here? He has a solar power farm here in Bataan?'

'Yes. A 20 hectares land that was built intently for his solar energy farm alone. That man is one hell of a good catch. A billionaire. He was still and until now, one of the Top 30 Richest Bachelors in the World. And you know what's mysterious about that man?' napatingin ako this time kay Savannah. What she said caused me to look at her and listen. I got curious.

'What?' I drop the shrimp that I am holding saka nagpunas ng baby wipes.

'That God-like feature with an oozing s*x appeal was rumored to be single since day one.'

I can't believed it! Apollo Mark Stern never have had a single girlfriend?! He never had been in a serious relationships before since the very start?! I'll be damned! Totoo ba yun?! Or just hearsays?! How can someone as handsome, hot, appealing and perfect as him ay hindi pa nagkakaroon ng isang seryosong relationship?! Was that even possible?!

'Was it true? I mean, he really never had a girlfriend before?! Ever?!' napatingin ulit ako kay Mark who is now sitted with a man sa table na malayo sa amin.

'Believe it or not Trinity but the rumors are true. Iniisip ko nga if he belongs with the LGBT Community kaso ang labo rin because he changes his women like how he changes his clothes. Kabi-kabila ang mga babaeng nali-link sa kanya, just like his friends na members rin ng High and Untouchable Gods Society. I saw before an edition of THE MAN MAGAZINE na siya ang feature, Oh Boy! Ang hot niya, same with your brother's other friends! Sabagay with a face and a body like them, I wouldn't be shocked if tons of girls drool over them at gustong-gusto silang matikman.'

'Kasama ka ba dun sa mga women who drools over them?'

'Kung hindi ko lang mahal na mahal ang brother mo, you bet na isa ako sa fanatic ng mga members ng HUGS.'

HUGS. I've heard them and also read some of them sa THE MAN MAGAZINE. Just like what Savannah have said, I've also had a copy of the said magazine noong si Apollo Mark Stern ang cover. And they are hot alright. Too hot.

Alam kong patay na patay si Savannah sa bestfriend niya. She just haven't got the guts to spill the bean dahil narin sa pinagsamahan nila through the years. Hindi ko lang alam kung may chance pa ba si Savannah sa heart ng kapatid ko. Because what I knew ay may nakabihag na ng puso ng kapatid ko.

Sumulyap ako sa table where Mark is at nagulat ako when I saw him also looking at us. He lift his hand and smile at me. I slightly smile back saka ko binalik ang tingin ko sa kasama ko. Nakakahiya. He caught me glancing at him. Sobrang nakakahiya. I can feel that my cheeks are burning. Mabuti na lang na busy si Savannah sa paghihimay ng crawfish that she didn't notice that my cheeks are crimson red.

'I'll just go to the ladies' room.' I didn't wait for her reply, tumayo na kaagad ako and walk straight to where the ladies' room is located. Hindi ko nagawang sumulyap pa sa kanya dahil narin sa kahihiyan. Tumuloy-tuloy ako sa way going to the ladies' room.

Apollo Mark

I am now here in Morong Bataan for my monthly inspection sa solar farm and also to check on the employees. I always see to it na every once a month ay nabibisita ko sila. I'll stay here for a day or two then sunod kong pupuntahan ay ang branch ko sa Ilocos Norte. After checking on my employees and also the solar farm which took us hours aland hours ay lumabas na muna kami ng assistant ko to have a late lunch. Kapag ganitong nasa Morong ako, hindi pwedeng hindi ko dayuhin ang nag-iisang seafood restaurant here. THE C-FOOD which is famous for its superb and mouth-watering crawfishes, crabs and shrimps. Pagpasok namin sa loob ng restaurant, I instantly felt my stomach crumbles dahil sa bango ng naaamoy ko. Jacob and I went to a table that is almost beside the glass window. I'm starving. After ordering what we will eat ay nilibot ko ang paningin ko sa kabuuan ng place. I thought namalik-mata lang ako, na parang nakita ko ang babaeng nagpagulo sa isip ko lately kaya binalik ko ang tingin ko sa table where I saw her.

'Hi sweetheart.' I softly whisper under my breath. Hindi ko na inalis pa ang tingin ko kay Trinity. She is with someone else na parang familiar sa'kin ang mukha. Just like everybody here sa loob ng restaurant, she has a table napkin na nakalagay sa chest niya. Very common sight dito sa restaurant, but she really caught my full attention. Kahit na ganon, she is still gorgeous in my eyes. Hindi ko alam kung paano niya ito effortlessly na nagagawa dahil I am totally hooked at her beauty. Bago pa dumating ang orders namin ni Jacob ay nakita kong tumayo si Trinity. And by the looks of it ay papunta siya sa ladies' room. Agad akong tumayo, not minding my hunger for food at sumunod ako sa kanya. I waited for her patiently sa gilid ng pinto ng ladies' room.

'Hi.' I said boyishly when she came out of the rest room.

'M-Mark! Hi! What are you doing here?'

'I'm... I'm waiting for you.' nahiya ako bigla. Dahil hindi man lang ako nakapag-isip at basta ko na lang siyang sinundan dito.

'Oh... Bakit?' she smile at me again and my world literally stop. Nakatingin lang ako sa kanya, unable to said a single word. Nakatingin lang ako sa kanya and at her beautiful face. 'Hey! You alright?!' I blink the moment she said that.

'Ahm... Yeah! I'm fine! I... I just followed you to say Hi!' napakamot ako sa batok ko. Damn it Stern! Don't stammer man!

'Really? That's nice of you. What are you doing here in Morong by the way? I didn't expect to see you here in Bataan.'

'I didn't expect to see you here also, Trinity. I just visited my farm. It's located just a few blocks away from here. And you? You're here for a vacation?'

'Sort of. Sumama ako kay Savannah, she'll visit their company tapos pasyal narin at the same time.'

'Savannah?'

'Oh! I'm sorry! She's my brother's bestfriend who is from Germany.'

'Oh, I see. That's great! You get to see the beauty of the Philippines. There are lots of beautiful places here in Bataan na talagang dinarayo ng mga tourists. If you won't mind, I can tour you around. I can be your tour guide to the places you wishes to see here.'

What the f**k Stern?! Hindi ba ay sinabi mo kanina na one or two days ka lang mag-stay here in Bataan?! Bakit ngayon ay willing ka pang maging tour guide ni Trinity all of a sudden?! bulyaw ng isip ko.

'Baka naman you are very busy, Mark. I don't want to bother you in any way possible. And besides, Savannah is with me. She said na ipapasyal niya ako here in Bataan.'

'You are not a bother to me, Trinity. I am also done with what I came here to do, I'm done with the solar farm so my time is free.' sinuklian ko ang smile niya with a much wider smile. Ang ganda talaga niya. Hindi nakakasawang pagmasdan kahit na araw-arawin pa.

'Nakakahiya naman, Mark. Thanks for the offer though, I really appreciate your courteousness.'

'Hahahaha... Alright, I wouldn't insist anymore.'

'Yeah right. Hahahaha.'

Fuck! Lahat na lang sa kanya is appealing! Even the sound of her laughter is contagious and pleasing. Anong nangyayari sa akin? Why do I find this woman so damn attractive?

'C-Can I have your n-number instead?' f*****g s**t Stern... Don't stammer!!

'Sure! Hand me your phone.'

Pag-abot ko sa kanya ng phone ko, saglit na nagkadikit ang mga skin namin. Call me crazy and weird but I felt something when our skin touched again. Parang friction. A harmless current but enough to awaken my senses.

'Thank you sa number. I'll miss call you so you can also save my number.' I did ring her number saka ko si-nave sa phone. 'I'll message you from time to time. If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me.'

'Alright. Thanks again. It was nice seeing you here, Mark.' she extend her hand again just like how she've done it at the coffeeshop. I reach for her hand and slightly grip it.

'The pleasures are all mine, Trinity.' she smile back once more before letting go of my hand and walk passed me papunta sa kasama niya.

Our second encounter ni Trinity made me decide to stay in Bataan a bit longer. Honestly, I want to see her again, know her even more and to be with her longer. May something talaga sa kanya that catches my attention and I am craving to be with her. I want to know everything about her. Her likes and hobbies, her favorites, about her life and work in San Francisco, her lovelife... Basta everything about her ay gusto kong malaman. I am damn interested to her, that's for sure.

Bumalik na ako sa hotel where I stay after ng isa pang hour sa farm. I take a bath first saka hinarap ang cellphone ko when I sat sa side ng bed. I start composing a message na inabot ng ilan erase and compose ulit bago ako nakatapos ng isang sentence. Bago pa magbago ulit ang decision ko, I've send it already sa kanya. It took almost 15 minutes before her first reply arrives. Para akong tanga sa nakangiti sa simpleng "I am fine. You?" na reply niya. Sinagot ko ang reply niya and lay down on the bed. Nawala sa isip ko ang reality when I fell asleep.

But this sleep is one of the best sleep I have ever done. I saw Trinity in my dream. Kasama ko daw siyang namamasyal sa isang place where there's a falls and a rainforest. Her beauty blends with the enchanted place na parang she is made for this scenery and she was part of it. We are walking hand in hand while she is smiling. The smile that makes my senses alive and my soul at peace. Nasisinagan ng sun rays ang bahagi ng mukha niya that make her beauty shine even more.

'Trinity...' it was the thing that came out of my mouth the moment I woke up. Napasabunot ako sa buhok ko and close my eyes. Trying to catch her in my dream pero hindi na ako nakabalik sa panaginip ko. 'You affect me so much, sweetheart. What have you done to me, Trinity?'

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