The Gold-digging Mastermind

Kabanata 10

I was ready for the night. I felt really beautiful with my gown.

Nasunod lahat ng gusto ko sa gown mula sa isang sikat na designer na pinasadya pa ni Daxiel. Hubog na hubog iyon sa aking katawan. I did all the make up by myself. I was satisfied with my overall look.

Lastly, I sprinkled perfume of seduction.

Lumabas ako ng kuwarto, nadatnan ko naman si Maricel na may dalang basket ng nilabhang bed sheets. Ibinaba niya ang basket upang tingnan akong maigi. She looked at me from head to toe.

“Naghihintay na po si Sir Daxiel sa ibaba,” she told me.

“Hayaan mo siya…”

Umikot ako sa kanya upang makita niya ang kabuuan.

“Bagay na bagay sa’yo, ma’am. Hindi kagaya noong gowns sa mall, nagmumukha kang manang. Maganda kapag ganyan dress mo, sexy!” Natawa naman ako sa komento niya.

“Isn’t it too much?” I asked her.

I really could feel the stares later. Samu’t saring reaksyon ang makukuha ko sa mga tao. Most of them would probably think I’m a slut. I don’t care, I’ll moan like it.

“Ay nako, Ma’am Olga, mas maraming beses pang revealing ang suot mo, sanay na kami ‘no. Kung gaano ka-iksi ang dress mo, ganoon naman kahaba ang pasensya mo sa amin. Hindi nasusukat pagiging mabuti mong tao sa haba o iksi ng damit mo,” saad niya.

Lumapit ako sa kanya, niyakap ko siyang mahigpit. “Thank you, Maricel. I was just fishing for compliments.” Tumawa ako.

“Grabe, ma’am, sinubsob mo naman ako sa dede mo.”

Humingi naman ako ng paumangin. Nagtawanan kaming dalawa. Bumalik naman siya sa kanyang ginagawa, tumungo siya sa kuwarto samantalang bumaba naman ako sa sala.

Just like what she said, Daxiel Gustav Jr. was already waiting for me there. Hindi man lang niya ako tinapunan ng tingin. Tumayo siya mula sa pagkakaupo.

“We’re late,” he informed me.

Agad siyang lumakad papalayo. The car was already waiting for us outside. Malalaki ang hakbang niya kumpara sa akin, hindi man lang ako hinintay.

Si Daxiel ay sala sa init, sala sa lamig.

He would start a little fire, once I add more fuel into it, he gets burned easily.

Akala yata niya aatrasan ko siya… hindi naman. It would caught me off guard, but I always compose myself to retaliate the same. He couldn’t be messing with an expert.

Tumakbo ako papalapit sa kanya, humawak ako sa kanyang braso pababa ng hagdan.

“Akala ko ba gentleman ka, Daxiel? Bakit hindi mo man lang ako tinulungan?” Ngumuso ako.

“You’re fine with heels, Millaray.”

“I’m not just fine, I’m good-looking!”

“Whatever you say,” Pinagbuksan niya ako ng pinto ng sasakyan.

Agad naman akong sumakay, lumibot siya upang sumakay ng driver seat. Wala na siyang sinayang na oras, pinatakbo na niya ang kotse patungo sa destinasyon.

“Don’t I look good, Daxiel?” tanong ko sa kanya.

“You know you are good-looking,” saad niya nang hindi ako nililingon.

I shrugged and didn’t bother fishing compliments from him, he wasn’t cooperative.

We stopped in front of the hotel. Hindi ko na hinintay na pagbuksan niya ako ng pinto ng sasakyan, kusa na akong lumabas. A valet was waiting for us as we went out of the car.

Sabay kaming pumasok sa loob ng event hall. It was full of famous people and elites. I could recognize some of them. Nakasalamuha ko na iyong iba kapag dumadalo si Gustav sa mga pagtitipon.

Hakot atensyon ang kasama ko, mabenta siya sa mga heredera. He’s handsome, successful, and freakin’ wealthy. Para siyang SM department store, he got it all. Mas mayaman nga siya sa may-ari ng SM.

I heard gasps from everywhere.

Hay nako, gusto rin nila nang jowang nanghe-headlock, edi sana nag-jowa sila ni chiropractor.

“Mr. de Clemente,” An old business man offered his hand with Daxiel. “I’m sorry to hear your father’s passing. Are you going to take over his company now he’s gone?”

He nodded his head. “I was appointed to take his role.”

Kinalma ko ang aking sarili. Kasama rin sa pamana ang kompanya ni Gustav, of course, I wasn’t the one managing it. Kaya nga mayroon namang mga tauhan… hindi ko gusto ang takbo ng usapan.

“Good thing, it was passed onto you. Your dad fell for a gold-digging woman who knows nothing about business…” I walked away and went to the counter full of cocktails and drinks. Hindi naman nila napansin ang pag-alis ko.

My annoyance wouldn’t ruin my night. I asked for a sex on the beach cocktail to wash my throat. It was sweet and fruity, a must need to keep my composure.

I’m a gold-digging woman who earned my golds, not Daxiel, not anyone… a gold-digging bitch who made sure the old man was happy and well-taken care of in most of his last days.

“Alone?” Someone asked me.

“You just joined me, so am I?” Napailing naman ako. “Can you level up your approach with women? It’s totally redundant.”

Humalakhak ang lalaki.

“You look good tonight,” he said, grinning. “King Alexander at your service, madame. Not a king, just part of my name, but still great. I see you with Daxiel earlier, who are you in his life?”

“Olga Millaray. I’m his stepmom, I married his father…” I smirked. “We just met after the funeral for the inheritance.” He was genuinely curious about what I was about to say.

“They say I’m a gold-digger, maybe… kaya siya naman ang bagong prospect ko.” I joked.

His face became serious. “You just confessed to me. I’m actually his cousin.”

I looked at him. I was trying to read the truth in his eyes. Nanatiling seryoso pa rin ang kanyang emosyon.

“So, what? What confession?” Tumaas ang aking kilay.

He laughed once again. “We’re certainly not close, you don’t have to worry. But yes, we’re cousins. His mother and my father were half-siblings. We couldn’t stand her entitlement, anak lang naman siya sa labas.”

“If you would pursue Daxiel, you’re going to go against his mother. She’s a nasty biatch, I’m giving you a warning.” He wriggled his eyebrows.

“Wow, thank you for that wonderful information.” I said sarcastically.

“You’re going to be my bet for the battle of the gold-diggers – all stars.” He chuckled.

I rolled my eyes and laughed with him. Wala pa rin akong tiwala sa lalaki. I was taking notes of his spilled teas I could use for later. In all fairness, marami ring baong chika ang mayayaman. I wasn’t totally expecting to vibe with Daxiel’s cousin.

“He’s coming here…” He whispered. Mas lalo naman siyang lumapit sa gawi ko.

I felt an arm encircling my waist. Mabilis ko namang tinanggal ang kanyang brasong pumulupot sa akin. I just looked at him blankly.

He didn’t even give me a proper compliment earlier, why would he think he can just encircle his arm around my waist? Naiinis ako sa kanya. Inubos ko ang cocktail kong iniinom pa mula kanina.

“What are you doing here, Alexander?” Daxiel asked.

Oh, tension. I love creating tension.

“It’s King Alexander, Gustav.”

What’s wrong with these cousins? Iyong isa ayaw matawag sa pangalan ng ama, itong isa naman ayaw matawag ng hindi buo ang kanyang pangalan. They are really related to each other.

Nagbago ang ambiance ng paligid nang tumugtog ang mahinang kanta. Bumaling sila pareho sa akin.

“Shall we dance, Olga Millaray?”

“Millaray…” Kunot na kunot ang kanyang noo.

“No, thank you. I can dance by myself… and with other men. Pareho n’yo akong niyayamot.”

Tumindig ako mula sa pagkakaupo, hinablot ko ang isang walang muwang na lalaking mukhang lango na sa alak, dinala ko naman ito sa gitna upang magsayaw kaming dalawa.

“Where the fuck am I? I’m… I’m d-dizzy…” bulong ng lalaki.

Ibinalik ko naman ito sa gilid. Bawat sulok ng hall ay mayroong designated drink counters. Muli akong kumuha ng cocktail, ininom ko iyon habang naglilibot sa hall. There would be an auction later.

“Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry!”

Napaatras naman ako, patuloy pa rin ang buhos niya sa akin ng alak sa kopita. It was Raciela Tan — our visitor last time together with her father. Siya iyong may pagnanasa at nag-aasam sa isang Daxiel Gustav Jr.

It didn’t really affect the dress I was wearing, but the liquid was sipping under my boobs, it was a bit cold.

There was a smug smirk on her face. Nakita ko naman ang paparating na si Daxiel, mukhang nasaksihan niya ang ginawa ng babae. He was about to give his coat to me, but I had a better plan.

Kinuha ko ang kanyang kamay, pinadaan ko iyon sa parteng nabasa ng alak. Mostly, my chest area. It easily wiped off that smug smirk of hers, she scowled.

“You’re forgiven, dear.” I smiled sweetly. “I think we have to go. I could feel the wine on my boob, maybe, he can suck it to dry,” saad ko na parang wala sa amin si Daxiel.

I flipped my hair and walked out. Tapos na akong makipagplastikan sa event. I would just wait for him on the car — I didn’t even know where the car was parked.

“Millaray…” rinig ko ang pagtawag niya sa akin.

I ignored his calls because I can.

Nakarating kami sa area na halos walang tao at bahagyang dim ang light.

Hinawakan niya ang braso ko upang iharap ako sa kanya. “Are you cold?”

“Noong hinawakan mo ang dede ko, hindi mo man lang naramdaman kung nilalamig ako?! Ganyan kayong mga lalaki, insensitive!” Inirapan ko siya.

Wala lang, hindi ko alam kung anong konek. Gusto ko lang gamitin ang salitang insensitive.

“Millaray… is this because of what happened earlier? You don’t need confirmation from me, you’re beautiful… whatever you wear. You look gorgeous in your gown.” Nakuha naman noon ang aking atensyon ko.

Tumingin ako sa kanya. Sinalubong ko ang kanyang mga mata.

“I’m more beautiful without anything.” Humalakhak akong pinagmasdan ang kanyang reaksyon. “What’s that? Tinigasan ka ba, Daxiel?” Inginuso ko ang pagitan ng kanyang mga hita.

Umigting ang kanyang panga. “You’re definitely close in severing my patience for you.”

I stuck my tongue out. I stepped even closer to pinch both his cheeks. “You won’t make me shut up, Daxiel. You won’t make me stop. Not even your lips could do that. Plus, it’s only a useless, empty threat.”

He slid his hand on my waist. “My lips won’t. But there’s another way to shut that dirty mouth of yours.”

“Mahaba? Malaki? Masarap? You’ll never make me shut up, I’ll just moan, Daxiel… I’ll moan your name.” I let out a breathy sigh and make a moaning sound. “I can’t wait you in between my thighs.”

In his attempt to stop, I always become bold… and bold. Baka next time, bold na talaga ako sa harapan niya.

My fingers slowly traced his lips, I wasn’t breaking the eye contact between us. The tension was so thick, it could be sliced in half. May elektrisidad ang bawat hawak… malamig naman ang lugar pero may dalang init ang bawat sandali.

“Wala akong panty, Daxiel…” I winked at him.

Kinagat niya ang aking daliri. Bahagya naman akong napaaray.

“There’s a chapel nearby. Pababasbasan kita, Millaray. You’re going to bring me to my death this early.” He gritted his teeth.

“Hindi na kailangan. I can bring you to heaven.” Ngumuso ako. “You bit me!”

Muli niyang kinuha ang aking kamay. To my surprise, he gave kisses to the finger he bit. Pinagsalikop niya ang aming daliri. Nang dumako kami sa exit ng hotel, andoon na rin ang sasakyan namin.

Pinagbuksan niya ako ng pinto. Agad naman akong pumasok sa kotse.

“Dumaan muna tayo sa Jollibee, please? I’m craving some chicken and rice! Hindi ako nabusog sa party ng mayayaman.” I told him.

Pinaharurot naman niya ang sasakyan. “Why are you even talking to Alexander?”

“King Alexander,” pagtatama ko. He just glared at me. “You don’t like people butchering your name, but you’re doing it to others. He casually talked to me. Friendly naman ako, s’yempre kakausapin ko rin.”

“Can you be just friendly to me?” His brow raised.

“You don’t even want to be friends with me.” Inirapan ko siya.

Pumarada ang sasakyan sa isang Jollibee branch. Marami pa rin ang customers pero hindi naman punuan. Mayroon pang bakanteng mesa na p’wedeng upuan. He stopped me before I could leave.

“Is it true you’re not wearing underwear?” seryoso niyang tanong.

Ngumisi naman ako. “P’wede kong ipasilip sa’yo para ikaw mismo ang makaalam…”

“I’m serious here, Millaray. Aren’t you cold?”

“‘Wag kang mag-alala, Daxiel. And’yan ka naman para painitin ako.” I answered sweetly.

Napailing naman siya at nasapo ang noo.

He went outside, I waited for him to open the door for me.

I would never tell him. Bahala siyang mag-wonder kung mayroon akong panty o wala. It’s for me to know and for him to never find out… unless, he wanted to see it for himself.

Natawa akong bumaba sa sasakyan.

“Let’s go and grab some food,” inaya ko siya papasok sa loob. Most customers were looking at us… some were taking a picture. Nako, baka bigla na lang mag-viral sa social media na may caption, hindi satisfied ang dumalo sa party, nag-jollibee. #cravingssatisfied

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