Guarded (Alpha Sigma Omicron #5)

Chapter Eight

WARNING: R-18. Read at your own risk, or better skip.

Masakit.

He was long… and huge… It felt like expanding my hole as he plunged within. I was fully ripe and wet, yet the pain was still excruciating with how big he really is. My fingers were digging his back.

“S-stop…” I whimpered in pain.

Without asking for a second time, he stopped and looked at me in the eye. His expression looked concerned. Marahan niyang tinanggal ang aring nakatutok sa pagkababae ko.

“Are you uncomfortable?” Gotham caressed my face gently.

“Masakit… masakit pala…” I told him.

The concern turned into an arrogant smirk. “My bad, sweetheart, I’m that big,” he teased me proudly.

Tinampal ko naman ang kanyang dibdib, humalakhak ang asawa ko sa ibabaw ko. His thing was slapping my lower abdomen, it sent tingling sensation to my whole being. Napaungol ako ng marahang gumalaw ang kanyang kamay upang masahehin ang maselan kong parte.

Sumeryoso ang kanyang mukha. “Hm, do you want me to continue?”

I nodded. “Can you take me slow?” Kinagat ko ang labi ko.

“Let me bite that for you, wife.” Agad na dumako ang atensyon niya sa labing kagat ko. “Whether I take you slow or hard, I’m not promising it won’t hurt you since it’s your first time, my Fili. Sooner or later, you’ll thank me for how big I am.” Kinindatan niya ako.

Ang yabang!

Oo na, masyado na siyang malaki at hindi iyon kinakaya ng pagkababae ko sa unang beses.

Inirapan ko siya. Napapikit ako sa bawat hagod ng kanyang daliri sa kaselanan ko.

“Baka malaki lang, hindi naman magaling ang performance,” pang-aasar ko.

“You shut your little mouth something might enter, sweetheart.” His tone had warning bells, but instead of fearing him, it excites me. I didn’t even know I have a kink of being submissive.

“I don’t accept opinion from someone who does nothing but lie in bed while I do the god’s work of making love to her.”

I blinked several times before my mind could process the thoughts. Napanganga ako sa sinabi niya. Tumawa siya nang makita ang ekspresyon ng aking mukha.

He gave me a soft kiss on the the lips seeking for an entrance. Masyado akong nawala sa wisyo para mag-isip ng buwelo ko sa kanya. I was totally succumbed by his kisses. His eyes mirrored lust and desire when our lips parted for a bit.

“Shall I take you now?” baritono niyang tanong.

I nodded more determined than the first time.

Gusto ko… gusto kong angkinin niya ako… nang paulit – ulit. Lasing na lasing ako sa bawat halik niya at hawak niya sa aking katawan. I was sane and intoxicated at the same time.

“It’s going to hurt you a bit… are you sure, sweetheart?”

Tumango akong may kasamang irap. Siguradong – sigurado ako. I’m a hundred percent sure to let him fuck me.

He chuckled.

I was about to scold at him when his shaft penetrated me deep. Napaungit ako sa sakit ng pagsagad niya sa kaibuturan ko.

A lone tear left my eye. Pinahid naman niya ang luha sa aking pisngi.

“You can handle guns and punches, you can surely handle my hard cock,” bulong niya sa tainga ko.

I felt his hands massaging my mounds in a teasing manner, diverting the pain into a pleasurable sensation by his touch. He was gently pushing in and out of my core as he claimed my lips to explore my mouth. I could still feel the pain in every thrust, but it lessens with the sensation it brings.

Hindi lang basta masakit, may sarap ding pumapaibabaw sa aking puson…

Tangina, ganito ba talaga ang pakiramdam habang nasa ibabaw ko siya? Hindi naman ako makata pero gusto kong tumula gamit ang kanyang… preno… it’s still inside of me.

“Fuck, your pussy’s grip is fucking so tight… it’s squeezing my cock hard inside,” he groaned hoarsely as he shoved himself deeper.

At wala akong ibang nagawa kundi umungol habang binabayo ang maselang parte ko. Damn, I never thought sex would be this good. But I think it would only be applicable with Gotham. I am enjoying this because I’m doing it with him, and not with anyone else.

Kinagat ko ang labi ko. He can’t know the things I’m thinking while he is fucking me. Sure as hell, it would boost his arrogance.

Napamulat ako ng bigla siyang tumigil.

“Ano?” inis kong tanong.

I was trying to concentrate with the pleasure and distract myself from the pain. Why did he stop all of a sudden?

“I want you to moan and say my name…” he demanded with his seductive stare. “I haven’t heard you moan my name.”

“Wow, may sabayang pagbigkas?” Inirapan ko siya.

Gotham chuckled. His shaft was still buried inside of me, and his chuckles were creating vibration. “Do you want me to stop, then?” He caressed my hair softly.

Nag-init ang pisngi ko. I knew what he wanted.

“What about finish what you started?”

“What about you scream my name?” he asked back.

“Fuck you!” I hissed.

Alam na alam ng gago na mabibitin ako. He knew I was craving for him and he was using that against me.

“I will… fuck you…” Binigyan niya ako nang masuyong halik sa labi. “Tell me you need me.”

We stared at each other’s eyes for a moment. Walang gustong magpatalo sa paninitig sa isa’t isa.

Hinawakan ko ang kanyang pisngi. I smiled sweetly at him.

“Kakantutin mo ba ako o puputulin ko iyang titi mo?” seryoso kong tanong.

Humalakhak siya na muling nagbigay ng kiliti sa pagitan ng aking mga hita.

“Fuck, sweetheart. You’re turning me on even more.”

Mukhang nakuha na niya ang sagot na gusto. He penetrated me with his long, hard and massive cock in and out. This time, the pleasure overpowered the pain I was feeling.

Mas masarap ang pagbibigkis ng maselan naming parte. We were connected as one.

“Oh, G-gotham!” Napaliyad ako sa kama habang nakasabunot ang aking kamay sa kanyang buhok. “T-tangina…”

“Is it good, my wife?” He asked sensually.

Tumataginting lang iyon sa tainga ko pero hindi ko naman maintindihan. I was delusional with how good he was.

Wala ako sa wisyo sa bawat bayo niya sa aking bukana. Pabilis nang pabilis ang kanyang ulos. The sensation was building inside wanting to be released. It was becoming more intense as his thrusts become faster and hitting me deeply.

Then, everything became a blur to me. Pleasure enveloped my being with few more thrusts, I felt the juices spurting and his loads were filling me up. He was panting hard, and I was out of breath.

“Hm, that was…” I bit my lower lip. Pikit pa rin ang mata kong ninanamnam ang sarap ng pag-iisa naming dalawa. “Good.”

“Just good, sweetheart? I’m just good, huh. Not even excellent or very, just good,” Napangisi ako sa tantrums niyang iyon. “We’re not done yet.”

When I opened my eyes, sinalubong niya akong muli nang masuyong halik sa labi. Muli akong nalulong sa bawat hagod ng labi niya.

No, he wasn’t just good for my first time.

Gotham was attentive of my needs, and an excellent lover in the field of desire, seduction, and pleasure. I was never aware I have this side, and he’s revealing it to me.

I enjoyed the touch of a man… probably, because the man is Gotham. I couldn’t see myself doing it with someone else. He doesn’t have to know that.

Fuck.

The morning of the first night was brutal. The pain was intense between my thighs.

Hindi lang naman isang beses niya akong inangkin… inangkin niya ako nang paulit – ulit buong magdamag. Halos madaling araw na kami nakatulog na dalawa.

Nang kapain ko ang gilid ng kama, wala na siyang bakas doon. He was probably awake, and went outside of the room to have his breakfast. Hirap na hirap naman akong naupo sa kama.

Isinuot ko ang robang nakatupi nang maayos sa ibabaw ng mesa katabi ng kama. Pinilit kong tumayo upang tumungo sa banyo. Peeing was damn painful. I was cursing Gotham to no end.

Nawala ang bakas ng pinagsaluhan naming masarap kagabi, punong – puno ng sakit ang kasalukuyan.

I fixed myself in the bathroom. I took a bath to clean my body. Nanatili ako sa bath tub ng ilang minuto para pahupain ang sakit sa pagitan ng mga hita ko. I was hoping it could lessen the pain.

I changed into a comfortable clothing. Lumabas ako ng kwarto upang hanapin si Russle at Gotham. Natagpuan ko ang dalawa sa kusina. Nasa hallway pa lang, rinig ko na ang tawa ng kapatid ko.

They were both geared with armor and protection. Dumako ang paningin ko sa kanilang kaaway… nagpri-prito lang pala ang dalawa ng itlog. Tangina, akala ko naman…

“Ate!” Napuno ng excitement ang kapatid ko. “Hindi ka na namin ginising, sabi ni kuya bayaw, pagod ka raw. Ano ginawa mo?”

Pinamulahan ako ng pisngi, lalo nang kumindat pa ang loko. Pansamantala lang ang ngising iyon nang pumilantik ang mantika mula sa kawali. It was turn to tease the fuck out of him.

Mantika lang pala ang kinatatakutan ng gago. Napailing ako. He’s such a pussy.

“Kumusta ang tulog mo?” tanong ko nang makalapit ako kay Russle.

Kinuha ko siya mula sa pagkakarga kay Gotham. Pinahinaan ko naman ang stove. The fire was too much for the egg. Inirapan ko si Gotham nang magsalubong ang aming mata. A smirk was plastered on his face.

“Kumakatok ako sa inyo kagabi… ayaw niyo naman buksan. Gusto ko kayo katabi. Naglaro kayo ‘no? Sabi ni kuya bayaw, pagod ka raw.” Lumabi ang kapatid ko. I met Gotham’s mischievous eyes for a brief second.

“Ano… hindi naman kami naglaro. Nag-wrestling kami ni kuya Gotham mo kasi pasaway siya,” I lied.

Napangisi ako sa kasinungalingang sinabi ko. It was a nice save.

“Sali ako,” Russle gave me a puppy eyes.

Gotham laughed hardly. Nagpanting ang tainga ko, gusto ko siyang sapakin. I refrained myself from punching him when my brother was around. I turned off the stove before the eggs he fried became toasted.

Napakislot ako nang maglapat ang aming balat ng hapitin niya kami mula sa likod. “What about you sleep with us on weekdays, then, on weekends you’ll be solo in your room to make yourself ready in sleeping alone? What do you think, buddy?”

Nag-thumbs up naman ang kapatid ko sa asawa ko. “Salamat kuya bayaw, akala ko ayaw niyo na akong katabi sa pagtulog.” Russle pouted.

I shook my head. “Why would we not want you sleeping beside us? You’re keeping Ate and Kuya’s monsters away.” Kiniliti niya ang tagiliran ni Russle. Tumawa nang tumawa naman ang kapatid ko.

I just stared at my husband for a moment. He caught me staring at him, and winked.

Gotham’s treatment of my brother makes him a good man in my eyes. I’m aware of how dangerous he truly is, but his soft spot for Russle always gets me in awe. He understands my love for my brother, and he does the same thing for him.

And that’s enough to let my guard down.

Tangina. Sa unang pagkakataon, hahayaan kong makapasok ang isang lalaki sa sistema ko. It was uncertain that I had no idea if I was doing the right thing, but I love the feeling.

“Ate…” Muli akong bumalik sa realidad nang hawakan ni Russle ang aking magkabilang pisngi. “Gagawa na ba kayo ng bebe ni kuya bayaw?” inosente niyang tanong.

My eyes widened.

“Saan mo natutunan ‘yan?!” Medyo tumaas ang boses ko kaya kita ko ang gulat sa kanyang mukha. Tumingin siya kay Gotham upang humingi ng saklolo.

“Hm, sweetheart, lower your voice.” I heard him whisper. Binuhat niya si Russle mula sa akin. “Do you wanna babysit a mini ate or mini kuya? You should know how to take care of a baby, big boy.”

“Magiging best tito po ako, kuya bayaw!” He proudly told him.

Gotham messed with his hair. “You will be the best tito, I believe you, buddy. Don’t worry, Ate and Kuya will try to make your playmate.” Kumindat siya nang muling gumawi sa direksyon ko.

I glared at him. Sa kanya yata natutunan ng kapatid ko ang mga ganoong bagay.

“Let’s have breakfast, my favorite brother and my beautiful wife. How was your sleep last night?” Isa pang pang-aasar niya, sasamain na siya sa akin.

“Hindi naman breakfast! Tanghali na po!” saad ng kapatid ko. “Tanghali na kayong gumising! Tapos na akong kumain kasama ang buddy mo kuya bayaw! Sabi niya sa akin ‘wag ko raw kayo istorbohin, gumagawa raw kayo baby. P’wede ko bang makita iyon?”

Pulam – pula na ang aking mukha sa kainosentehan ni Russle. I threw a dagger look at Gotham. Siya dapat ang kumakausap sa kapatid ko ng ganoong bagay.

“It’s private, buddy. It’s only between the wife and the husband. Once you grow up, you’ll understand me, okay?” Tumango naman ang kapatid ko.

Pinasampa niya si Russle sa kanyang batok habang naghahain ng pagkain sa mesa. His shirtless back was facing me. Mula roon, kita ko ang bahid ng kukong dumaplis sa kanyang likod kagabi.

Ibinaba niya ang kapatid ko sa upuan. He told us he already ate and just asked for the sliced fruits and a pancake. When Gotham was done serving my brother, he looked at me.

“Grab a bite, aren’t you hungry?” There was teasing on his tone.

“You’re not getting any,” I rolled my eyes.

“I’m behaved. Come on, sweetheart, let’s eat.”

Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko at iginiya sa table. “Sigurado ka bang edible ‘yang niluto mo?” Kumunot ang noo ko.

“It’s the thought that counts, right?” He wriggled his eyebrows.

Napailing na lang ako at nagpatianod sa paghatak niya sa aking kamay.

***

Muli kaming bumalik ng mansyon matapos ang ilang linggong honeymoon sa ibang bansa. I would be lying if I were to deny I enjoyed the whole trip — more likely, I enjoyed riding my husband’s cock.

Being his wife… it has a lot of perks. Everyone is bowing to me the same way they are doing to Gotham. For the first time, I have been on the top of the hierarchy. I was being treated like an important person.

Bakit? Bakit ako ang pinili niya bilang asawa?

He could have a better someone than me. I can’t even offer him anything. Kahit pagdating sa sex, baguhan lamang ako. Maybe, he chose me for the matter that I could understand him better than anyone… we’re on the same line. Pareho kami ng takbo ng bituka.

Mula sa malayo, rinig ko ang halakhak ng kapatid ko. Sumandal ako sa pintuan upang pagmasdan silang dalawa. They really have a great bond right from the start, he’s been one of my brother’s emotional support.

Gwapo na nga ang lalaki, mas gumagwapo pa siya sa paningin ko.

They were playing basketball. Nakakarga si Russle sa kanyang balikat habang tumatakbo si Gotham upang i-shoot ang bola. Ipinagbabawal pa rin ang extreme activities sa kapatid ko, but it was better than before.

As usual, nakaparada na naman ang kanyang katawang matipuno. Kalaro nila ang kanyang mga tauhan.

When they shoot a three-point shot, my brother was ecstatic and clapping. Nang lumingon sa gawi ko si Gotham, binigyan niya ako ng isang kindat. Geez, he’s really sharp to know I was watching them.

It was a nice, enjoyable game. Si Gotham ang nag-dribble ng bola habang kapatid ko naman ang taga-shoot niya. Sometimes, they missed and they would laugh. My brother’s eyes lit with happiness.

Lumapit ako sa kanila nang matapos ang mini game. Pinunasan ko ang kabuuan ng mukha ni Russle. Nakalambitin pa siya sa kanyang kuya Gotham.

“How about me, sweetheart?” Pinagtaasan niya ako ng kilay nang gumawi ang tingin ko sa kanya.

“Kiss, kiss, kiss…” udyok naman ng maliit na boses sabay hagikhik.

I saw his smirk. “May kamay ka naman, bakit hindi mo gamitin?” inis kong turan.

“Buddy, oh. Your ate is being masungit,” Gotham pouted at my brother.

Russle tugged the hem of my shirt to rescue Gotham. Their bond is annoying at times. Mas kinakampihan pa ng kapatid ko ang bagong sulpot sa buhay namin.

I sighed in defeat

Ipinaharap ko ang kanyang mukha sa akin. I started to dry his sweat with the towel I used with my brother. Sinadya kong diinan ang paghagod sa kanyang balat.

His forehead creased. Ngumisi naman ako at nagpatuloy sa ginagawa.

“Sweetheart, are you trying to peel off my skin?” mapanganib ang tono ng kanyang pananalita.

Hindi ko naman iyon pinansin. He can’t intimidate me. Hindi niya rin ako kayang takutin.

“Feel better?” I asked sarcastically.

For a moment, he stared at me, expressionless. Hindi ako handa ng halikan niya ako sa labi. It was a teasing kiss. I automatically closed my eyes as I savored the kiss, it was my initial reaction whenever our lips touched.

Nang-aasar. Nagsisindi ng init sa katawan. The kiss was enough to ignite the fire.

“Tapos na po ba ang kiss niyo, kuya bayaw? Wala na akong makita.”

Nasapo ko ang aking noo. His kisses were really intoxicating, I felt bad for forgetting my brother was just watching us. Baka kung ano pang matutunan niya… but we are legal. We are already husband and wife.

After their play, Russle took a nap for the mean time. Pagod na pagod ang batang makulit sa paglalaro.

Nang pumasok ako sa kwarto naming dalawa ni Gotham, natagpuan ko ang mga damit niyang hinubad na nakakalat sa kama. Napailing ako at dinampot iyon.

It still smelled nice. Ganoon yata ang pawis ng mayayaman, mamahalin din. Mas lalo pa itong humalo sa mabangong aroma ng pabango. I couldn’t help but sniff it.

“You can always ask to sniff me anytime.” I heard the baritone voice.

Napapikit ako ng mata sa hiya. Hindi niya kailangang makita pa iyon. I took a deep breath before I faced him.

Katatapos niya lang maligo. Tamang tapis lang ng tuwalya ang tumatahob sa kanyang pribadong parte. His abs and muscles were defined. May ilang tattoo rin na pumapalibot sa kanyang katawan. Bahagyang tumutulo pa ang tubig.

“I just showered, wife. I’m clean and fresh,” Kumindat pa ang loko.

Namumula ang pisngi ko. “Magbihis ka na nga!” Tinalikuran ko siya.

Without alerting me, he tackled me into the bed with one swift move. Pareho kaming bumagsak sa kama.

“Get off me! I swear, papatayin talaga kita!” I scolded him.

“Sa sarap…” Humalakhak siya. Imbes na pakawalan ako, itinutok pa niya ang kanyang kilikili sa aking mukha. “Hm, I smell nice, Fili. You’re so arte.”

It was true. He smelled so good.

Ang bango-bango niya, iyong amoy na hindi nakakasawa at mapanakit sa ilong. Some men’s cologne do kick my wits out. Napakatapang ng amoy na imbes na mabango, nanununtok ang aroma na nagiging sanhi pa nang pagkahilo.

“It’s better to sniff me than the shirt,” Idinildil niya pa talaga ang bagong ligong katawan sa akin. Umirap lang ako.

“Ang baho mo…” I lied.

Nagsalubong ang dalawa niyang kilay. “Hm, is that really fast?” Wala sa sariling tanong niya.

Pinangunutan ko siya ng noo. Ano bang tukoy niya?

“Are you pregnant already?”

My eyes widened at his question. Naitulak ko siya sa pagbalikwas ko. Napahiga siya sa tabi ko, agad naman akong naupo sa kama pero pumulupot ang kanyang kamay sa aking pulsohan.

Hinila niya akong muli pahiga ng kama. This time, I was the one on top of him.

“Aren’t you?” He teased further. Dumaloy ang init sa pisngi ko. “Why are you blushing, my wife? We’re married. We’re doing what couples do. There’s nothing wrong with consummating our marriage. It would be lovely if we’re able to create another life.”

Sa inis ko, inundayan ko siya ng isang sapak.

“Fuck! You’re fucking violent!” He hissed.

“Tigilan mo ako, Gotham. Baka hindi lang sapak ang ibigay ko sa’yo,” inis kong turan.

He smirked. “Yeah, a baby…” Humalakhak siya ng pagmasdan ang ekspresyon ko sa mukha.

Ikinulong niya ako sa kanyang braso sa isang mahigpit na yakap tipong hindi ako makakawala kahit anong pagmamatigas ko. I just gave in and let him hug me. Lumapat ang dibdib namin sa isa’t isa. I could feel the beat of his heart.

“Alam mo ba kung anong responsibilidad kaakibat ng pagiging isang magulang?” Sumeryoso ako.

“Hindi lang pinansyal… mayaman ka, kahit ilang henerasyon pa, kaya mong buhayin. But it’s just one aspect. It’s difficult to be a parent, Gotham. Lalo na kung ang asawa, kasama pa rin sa pinapalaki.” I breathed hard.

I realized that when I took the responsibility of being Russle’s guardian. Mahirap maging magulang, mas madaling tumakbo na lang sa tungkulin. Some could only stand the fucking, but not the responsibility of raising a life.

Sure, he can sustain the financial needs. Pero hindi lang nman iyon ang pangangailangan ng isang bata.

“That’s why you’re here with me to guide me…” Hinawakan niya ang magkabilang pisngi ko. “To be a good father. You have the instinct of being a good mother, Fili. You raised Russle so well, he’s a good child. I want you to be the mother of my children.”

“They can never choose a good father,” He shook his head with a bit of smirk. “But I can choose a good mother for them.”

“I can prove you, I’m not.” I told him firmly.

Mas lalo niyang inilapit ang mukha sa akin. He was really testing my patience. Kapag ako nawalan ng pasensya, makakatikim siya uli ng pagkabayolente ko.

“You’re a bluff… you’re good with kids. You’re only annoyed with me.” Pinanggigilan pa niya ang pisngi ko. Naiinis akong lumayo sa kanya pero hindi naman niya ako hinayaan.

“Kiss muna,” Pinitik ko ang labi niya. Ngumuso naman ito. “Ito namang asawa ko, hindi sweet…”

“Shut up!” Iritado akong kumawala sa kanyang yapos. Naupo ako sa kama. “Magbihis ka na nga.”

I walked toward the walk-in closet and got some pair of clothes he could wear. Sigurado akong wala pa siyang damit na susuotin. Para rin siyang batang kailangan kong palakihin.

I threw the shirt and boxers on his face. Inirapan ko siya. Ngumisi lang ito at tumayo mula sa pagkakahiga ng kama. Tinanggal niya ang tuwalyang tumatahob sa pang-ibabang parte ng kanyang katawan.

His damn thing was erect and ready. He is really fucking big.

“Wanna do something for my friend down here?”

“Manigas ka!”

“Already am,”

Sumipol pa ang gago ng umalis ako sa kanyang harap, sumunod ang kanyang malakas na halakhak. I bit my lip to prevent myself from smiling. I can’t believe I am now laughing at his antics.

***

“Eyeing that one, eh?” Lumingon ako sa pinanggalingan ng boses. “That baby is gorgeous.”

It was the Chinese man, isa sa mga kaibigan ni Gotham. He was pertaining to the Aston Martin I was looking at. I met the guy. Lagi rin itong dumadalaw sa kapatid ko nitong mga nakaraang araw. He would play with my brother.

“Real nice.” I replied. “Mas maganda kapag na-disassemble ko ito at ipinabili ko ang mga parte.”

Nanlaki ang singkit niyang mga mata. “Hindi ka ba binibigyan ng allowance ni Gotham? Gusto mo bang umutang? Maliit lang ang interes ko…”

Tiningnan ko siya mula ulo hanggang paa. Hindi ako umimik. I doubt that. Sa pormahan pa lang nito, siguradong delikado na ang mga taong magkakamaling umutang sa lalaki.

“Why are you even talking to my wife, Xu?” Pumailanlang ang boses ni Gotham sa kabuuan ng garahe.

Pareho kaming napalingon ng lalaki sa direksyon ng asawa kong magkasalubong ang kilay.

“Nothing. I’m just telling her if she wanted to borrow money, I can lend her with small interest.” Kumindat pa ang isa pang gago.

Ipinagtabuyan ni Gotham ang lalaki hanggang kaming dalawa na lang ang natira sa garahe. Namulsa siya at hinarap ako.

“Do you need money? Why aren’t you telling me?” His voice softened.

Umiling ako at bumaling ang tingin sa kanya. “Hindi ko kailangan ng pera. I was just messing around. Isa pa, kaya ko namang dumilensya ng hindi nanghihingi o nangungutang.” I stated the obvious.

“Kursonada ko lang itong sasakyan mo, ang gara. I cleaned them.”

I got bored upstairs so I went down here. Nawili ako sa paniningin ng iba’t ibang uri ng sasakyang mayroon siya. Nilinis ko rin ang mga ito. I enjoyed cleaning the cars.

Dati akong nagtrabaho sa talyer noong pinili ko ang buhay sa labas ng maruming kalakaran ni Bernabe. I almost lived a normal life, but I had to go back for my brother’s several treatments. Wala naman akong pagsisisi kung para kay Russle, gagawin ko lahat.

“Hm, what else do you want?” Nakataas ang kilay niyang tanong at humalukipkip.

My forehead creased, but I answered his question.

“Kailangan ko ng trabaho, hindi iyong buong araw akong nakaburo sa bahay mo.” Ngumisi ako ng may naisip. “I can be a valuable asset to you. Alam mo naman ang kapasidad ko, I can carry hard tasks for you,” pagmamalaki ko.

Tinitigan niya ako mula ulo hanggang paa. “I know, sweetheart. I know.” Hinigit niya ako papalapit sa kanya. “Okay, then. Work for me if you want and… whatever car you want here is yours.” What? Ano raw?

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