The Gold-digging Mastermind

Kabanata 23

“Oh, Daxiel! You’re so g-good, ah!” I let out a flirty moan.

Narinig ko naman ang paglalim ng kanyang paghinga sa kabilang linya. Tumawa ako nang malakas. Ungol ko pa lang epektibo na para kilabutan ang aking nobyo. I was just messing with him.

I missed him. I missed our daily routine together. I missed his kisses and hot making out sessions.

Ilang araw na akong walang dilig.

“Stop teasing me, baby. I’m getting so lonely without you here.” He heaved a deep sigh. “How’s your day?”

Napangiti ako.

I wanted to tease him more, but I didn’t.

Instead I told him everything about my day. My day wasn’t usually eventful. Madalas naman akong nasa bahay at nakikipagkuwentuhan sa dalawang kasamahan namin sa bahay o kaya naman ay nakikipaglaro sa aming anak.

It was always the norm.

He calls me on his vacant time, we would spend it talking about each other’s day. I would always cheer him up on his work and hear his thoughts and somehow frustrations not seeing me.

Hindi ko man gaanong maintindihan ang kailangan niyang gawin, I want him to feel that I’m all ears. I couldn’t give conducive advice, but I’m always here to listen all day long.

His mother was co-existing quietly… not peacefully. At least, she was quiet now. I was still on full alert, I knew her moves were calculated. Kailangan ko pa ring mag-ingat sa babae. I already meditated her first action.

Of course, hahalungkatin niya ang lahat ng impormasyong maaari niyang mahanap tungkol sa akin lalo na ang mga baho ko. I figured that out in the first place. That was the first step before going into war, she needed to prepare.

I did the same thing.

Gustav’s people were readily available for me.

They knew things about his first wife, I could easily access to that information. I was shocked with the things I found out. And it seemed that Daxiel was still oblivious about those things.

He heard different stories from his mother. Hinulma siya sa perspektibo ng kanyang ina bilang kabayaran sa hindi nila pagkakaunawaan ng dati niyang asawa.

Maybe, that was reason why Daxiel never had a relationship with his father. She prevented him for a long time to know the truth.

Now that I unraveled such truth, it became my burden.

How am I going to tell him the things I know? The more I withhold the information, the more he could resent me once he finds out. It might backfire on me on the long run.

I have to figure out how I’m going to tell him that without Daxiel resenting me. Kailangan ko ring mag-ingat, baka ako pa ang baliktarin ni Daniella sa mga kabulastugan niyang ginawa.

He was heavily exposed to Daniella’s propaganda, it would be hard for him to see the truth or even believe it. He might even question my intentions. It needs careful deliberation before I drop the bomb.

I think the only thing that could possibly lead him into believing me… if his feelings for me are stronger than his doubts.

“Don’t forget to eat on time. ‘Wag magpalipas ng gutom, ikaw naman ang isusubo ko pagbalik mo.” I said, giggling.

He chuckled. “Looking forward to that, baby. I’ll call you again later. I miss you so much.”

“I miss you, too, babycakes. Ba-bye!”

I ended the call.

Bumalik ako sa loob ng mansiyon upang hanapin si Gustav the Third.

Naglalaro lang ito kanina sa garden kasama ko habang nakikipag-usap ako kay Daxiel Gustav Jr. Napasarap lang ako ng konti sa pag-uusap namin ng kanyang ama, nawala na ito sa paningin ko.

“Maricel, nakita mo ba ang baby ko?” I asked her when I went to the kitchen.

“Sinong baby, ma’am? ‘Yong tao o ‘yong aso?”

Natawa naman ako.

“‘Yong furbaby, malayo iyong baby damulag ko…” sagot ko naman.

Madalas siyang nagagawi sa kusina, tuwang – tuwa rin naman ang aming kasama sa bahay kaya madalas siyang bigyan ng treats ng mga ito. Kapag nagsasawa siyang makipaglaro sa akin, dumederetso siya kana Maricel at Jemaima.

“Hindi ko ho nakita, ma’am. Itatanong ko rin kay Jemaima.”

Tumango naman ako.

“Please inform me if you see him. Nakalingat lang ako ng ilang minuto, nawala na siya sa paningin ko…”

Umalis ako sa kusina at tumungo sa ibang sulok ng mansyon. He knew our home well, it was also his. Umabot ako hanggang sa aming kuwarto ngunit wala rin doon si Gustav the Third.

“Gustav the Third, where are you, baby?” I kept calling as I walked inside the mansion.

Nadaanan ko si Daniella palabas ng guest room, nang tumingin siya sa akin, mayroon siyang ngisi sa labi. I didn’t like that smirk.

Maybe, I was paranoid but it was telling me something.

“Do you know where my baby is?” I confronted her.

“What? Why do you ask me? I’m not the lost and found section.”

Tinalikuran niya ako at nagsimulang humakbang paalis. Naiwan ako sa tapat ng kanyang kuwarto. Sa paglipas ng oras na hindi ko mahanap si Gustav the Third, mas lalo akong kinakabahan.

Paano kung iniligaw niya ang aking anak na walang kamalay – malay? Kinagat ko ang aking pang-ibabang labi. I was starting to lose my composure with the fear I was feeling of losing my beloved baby.

She wasn’t that crazy, right?

“Ma’am Olga!” Humahangos na tumakbo papalapit sa akin si Jemaima. “Nakita na po namin ang anak n’yo!”

“Where?”

Kumalabog ang aking dibdib. Sumunod ako sa kanya pababa ng hagdan.

“Sa washing area po, nakalagay siya sa washing machine…” sagot niya sa akin.

“Ano?!” Kumunot ang aking noo.

Nadatnan namin si Maricel na pinapatuyo ang aso nang malinis na tuwalya. My eyes watered seeing him wet and cold. Agad siyang tumakbo palapit sa akin nang makita niya ako.

Niyakap ko ang furbaby namin ni Daxiel.

“Are you okay? I’m sorry, baby. I’m sorry.”

Umatungal naman siyang parang naiintindihan niya ang sinabi ko. Nanatili kami sa ganoong posisyon ng ilang minuto.

I was mad. I just knew who was behind it.

It was a different level of evil knowing she was willing to hurt innocent ones just to get back at me. We adopted the furbaby so we could give him a better life. Kasama siya sa pag-angat ko, I wanted an innocent dog to be given a chance for a good life.

Napagtanto niya ang kahinaan ko.

Mahal na mahal ko ang alagang aso namin ni Daxiel Gustav Jr. na para ko ng anak. Parte siya ng pamilya. Nag-uumapaw ang galit ko na idadamay siya para makaganti sa akin.

I called someone to help me access the CCTV in the mansion in the washing area to confirm my suspicion.

The thing is I know how to socialize with people.

Hindi man ako matalino, marunong naman ako makipagkapwa tao. It goes a long way. I could still ask for simple favors from the people who worked for Gustav because I treated them with such respect.

Once my furbaby was calm, pinabantayan ko muna ito kay Jemaima at Maricel.

Hinanap ko si Daniella upang komprontahin ang babae. I found her on the staircase going to the guest room. May dala siyang isang bote ng alak na mas matanda pa sa pagsasama nila ng dating asawa.

She was even humming that irritated me even more.

Mabilis akong umakyat, hinarangan ko siya sa pagpasok sa guest room. Tinaasan niya ako ng kilay, mag-asawang sampal naman ang pinadapo ko sa kanyang pisngi. She looked shocked.

Then, her tears streamed down her face.

“Cut the act, there’s no audience right now…” I was still fuming. “Hindi lang iyan ang matatanggap mo sa sunod kapag may ginawa ka pang hindi maganda kay Gustav the Third. Kakaladkarin kita mula rito hanggang palabas ng subdivision.”

“What did I even do to you?” She didn’t break character. “I was trying to keep the peace here. I didn’t even try to go against you these past few days. Then, all of a sudden you’re slapping me in the face! You’re a psycho! Daxiel needs to see you for who you truly are!”

“You know what you did,” matigas kong sinabi. “Galingan mo pa sa pag-arte, Daniella. Siguraduhin mong kapani-paniwala. Tandaan mo sa pamamahay na ito, hindi lang ikaw ang masterclass.”

“I don’t even know what you’re talking about!” pagmamaang – maangan niya.

Matagal ko siyang tiningnan bago ako umalis sa kanyang harapan.

They were both the same. They came into my life to disturb my peace. Maayos naman ang buhay ko bago sila dumating. I was the recipient of the inheritance, and I was enjoying life as a widow.

But they came. They came to ruin such peace.

They should know I wasn’t playing, I’ll give them what they want.

I knew her tactic.

Magkapareho naman kaming dalawa ni Daniella sa maraming bagay kagaya ng pagiging gold-digger.

She was trying to evade that fact, while I own it. I know my priorities while she gets distracted by a dick… there’s no greater dick than money, unless that dick belongs to Daxiel who has both. Pinakawalan niya ang pera para makipagrelasyon sa iba.

Hindi ko siya naramdaman ng ilang araw dahil bumubuwelo siya. She is trying to portray me as crazy and she is the victim spinning the whole narrative for her advantage.

Na bigla na lang akong nanampal kahit nanahimik siya…

Mali siya ng kinanti.

Kung pakiramdam niya magaling siyang umarte, puwes ipinangank na ang hahamon sa kanya. At ako iyon.

I’ll give her that battle of best actresses while simply exposing all her lies.

Kabisado ko na ang taktika niya, hindi niya iyon magagamit laban sa akin.

***

“Mama called. What happened?” I heard the worry on his voice.

Kusang tumaas ang kilay ko. “What did she tell you?” Hindi ko naitago ang inis sa aking boses.

“Sinampal mo raw siya…”

“Naniwala ka naman?”

I heard him sigh.

“Look, baby, I’m not trying to pick a fight with you, okay? I was just asking what happened in your perspective. I wouldn’t ask you your version of the story if I already made up my mind siding her. I want to hear your truth,” mahinahon niyang paliwanag.

Bahagya naman akong kumalma.

“I found my baby on the washing machine. He was soaked in water… Takot na takot siya, Daxiel.” Humikbi ako.

Tapos na ako sa pag-iyak kanina, bumalik na naman sa akin ang alaala, pati ang inis ko babae ay nanumbalik din. Kulang ang iginawad kong mag-asawang sampal, mag-asawa pa rin ang ibinigay ko kahit wala naman siyang asawa.

“Is our baby okay?” Rinig ko ang pag-aalala sa kabilang linya. “I should head home now. I’m sorry for put—“

“No, Daxiel. He’s traumatized but I’m taking care of him. It’s alright. Magdodoble ingat na lang ako. Tapusin mo na iyong kailangan mong tapusin d’yan. Sayang naman ang pagpunta mo kung hindi mareresolba ang problema.” I told him.

“Just a heads up, hindi ako mangingiming makipagsapakan sa nanay mo. Pasensya ka na, ikaw lang ang gusto ko, hindi kasama ang nanay mong bruha.” Umirap ako sa ere.

Simula ngayon, sa tuwing gusto kong ma-highblood, iisipin ko lang ang babae. She can always make my blood boil.

Mabuti na lang hindi ko naabutan ang biyenan ko sa unang asawa. Walang mga ganitong eksena. Hindi naman ako mahilig magparaya na lang at hindi depensahan ang aking sarili sa mga kagaya ni Daniella na nandadamay ng inosente.

“Only matters to me that you like me…”

Namula naman ang aking pisngi.

“Gusto nga kita pero naiinis pa rin ako sa’yo minsan,” saad ko pa. “Alam mo kung sino pa may gusto sa’yo.”

He chuckled. “Hm, is there someone else? I’m not interested.”

“Walang someone else! Pero gusto ka ng isa ko pang labi! Hindi ka na interested sa puke?” Umusok ang aking ilong.

Halos nasamid naman siya. Sana mayroon siyang tubig sa kanyang tabi. Kawawa naman siya kung mamatay lang siya sa ganoong paraan, hindi pa niya sa akin naitra-transfer ang mana!

“Are you okay? Do I need to call a doctor?” I asked softly.

“Please refrain yourself from teasing me if you still want your pussy to have its playmate, baby. Damn.” He cussed under his breath.

Mas lalo akong tumawa.

Nang kumalma ako sa pagtawa, muli akong nagsalita. “Hm, gusto mo ako?”

“Yeah, I like you. So much.”

“Gimme some motivation while I touch myself for the night. I’m craving for you, but you’re not here. So… send me some deck pics, para ma-like ng kiffy ko. Lonely siya, oh.” Walang habas kong sinabi. “Your mother stressed the hell out of me.”

“What the fuck, Millaray?!” Muntik na naman siyang mabulunan. Tumikhim siya. “How am I gonna do that?”

Ngumisi ako.

“You can take a close-up picture… gusto ko rin na may mirror shot ka, babycakes.” I suggested.

“Fuck.”

Natatawa akong napailing nang namatay ang tawag. Ibinaba ko ang phone ko, inayos ko ang tayo ni Gustav the Third sa kanyang space.

I was planning to visit a veterinarian tomorrow for his check up. Hindi ako mapakali na medyo tumamlay ang anak namin.

Whenever I looked at Gustav the Third, I was seeing bloody red.

Mabuti ngang natantiya ko pa siya at hindi ko siya kinaladkad sa hagdan palabas ng mansyon. I still gave her a roof to stay until my boyfriend comes back. Siya na ang bahala sa kanyang ina.

I heard notifications on my phone.

daxieldeclemente sent photos.

That fast, huh? He sent his pictures on instagram.

Shit!

That was breathtaking and making me so wet.

In return, I sent him a video of me touching myself, bare and naked in such a daring position, with my hands my sensitive spot while riding the dildo I bought last time. It could’ve been his lengthy shaft if he was here.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t.

So, I satisfied myself with my toys in the bath tub flooding it with the wet substance coming from my sensitive area. I was hoping that would give him enough motivation to finish his work and come back to fuck me.

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