His Personal Mistress 2 [18+]

BOOK 2: Prologue [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
Reeve De Marco

His Personal Mistress

SEQUEL

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, events, businesses, places, and

incidents are just made by the author's imagination or either used in a fictitious
manner. Thus, any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, even events are
purely coincidental.

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WARNING. SPG
R-18

Lahat ng puwedeng mangyari pagkatapos ng ginawa ko, ginugol ko na sa sariling isip

ko. After breaking up with him, after telling lies to him just to push him away, I
ran away... away from the father of my child.

Then after years of hiding from him and his family, the world seems to curse me.
Because I met him again. Katrabaho ko pa. What's more disturbing is the fact that
he became montrous. Ibang-iba sa lalaking iniwan ko noon. He became colder. More
aggresive. So strict, bossy, and distant. Nagbago na siya. Ang masakit.. alam kong
kasalanan ko.

"Miss Alvares, focus on your job. You're not hired to flirt with the clients. Do
your fucking job properly." Reeve coldly muttered at me before his jaw moved
aggressively, leaving me with lips parted.
What the hell. Who said I was flirting?! Nakikipaglandian ako? Napakasungit na nga,
assumero pa, gago.

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Samantha

        Chapter 29 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
hi ulet.

Yasi
"Give me a moment, I need to take this call," I motioned Trisha to go and assist
the person calling for some attention. She nodded understandingly and followed.

" 'Tay!" Masyang bati ko kay Tatay Romulo matapos masagot ang video call niya.

Nasa bahay sila ngayon ni Kiel, my four year old son. Kakatapos lang maipatayo ang
dream house ni Tatay ngayong taon. I designed it and asked a good engineer to build
it. Tuwang tuwa nga si Tatay nang ibalita ko sa kanya na maipapatayo na namin ang
bahay niya. It was delayed for one year and a half but I managed to offer him his
ideal house. At masaya akong natuwa siya ng sobra.

"Sorry anak. Nasa trabaho ka?"

"Oho 'Tay. May inaantay kaming special guest na siyang guest speaker ngayon sa
international event na 'to," kibit balikat ko. "Tatay kumain na po ba kayo ni
Kiel?" I changed the topic.

Just when I asked about my son, his face appeared on the screen. Lumapit siya kay
Tatay at naupo sa kandungan nito.
"Mommy!"

"Hi anak!"

Tumawa ako nang mag-flying kiss siya. Kahit ganon, parang lalaking-lalaki pa rin
umasta. Frankly, it's too unfair because he got all his looks from his father.
Kamukhang kamukha ni Reeve. The only feature he got from me was the color of his
eyes dim brown, and the shape of his face. The rest? His lips, his brows, 'yung
matangos na ilong niya, buhok, height at etc., kay Reeve niya nakuha. Isang tingin
lang sa kanya, kapag tumabi siya kay Reeve, mapagkakamalan siyang kid version nito.
Kung hindi man, mas guwapo siya kesa kay Reeve. Nakakatakot kasi baka kapag lumaki
siya, maraming iiyak na babae.

"Come home, Mommy!" He closed and opened his fist as if trying to reach me.

"Later, baby. Uuwi si Mommy mamaya pagkatapos ng work ko, okay?" Masuyong wika ko
at nginitihan siya. I bit my lip when he pouted cutely.

"I miss you na," malungkot sa saad niya.

I sighed. "Mommy misses you too, Kiel. But I have to finish work first. I'll just
buy you your favorite brownies, do you want that?" pagpapalubag loob ko sa kanya.

"But it's you I want, not the brownies," he pouted more.

Napaawang ang labi ko sa narinig. Tinignan ko si Tatay na kalong siya, tumawa siya.
Huminga ako ng malalim at nginitihan ang anak ko.

"Kumain ka na ba anak?"
"Yes po Mommy," magalang na sagot niya.

"Okay, play with lolo first. I'll come home before you know it, with your favorite
brownies. Konting hintay lang anak please. Uuwi rin si Mommy," I blew him a kiss.

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang ngumiti siya at humagikgik. He blew me a kiss too.

"I'll wait for you, Mommy!" He said cutely. Apat na taong gulang pero kaya na
niyang magsalita ng diretso. Napansin namin ni Tatay na magaling si Kiel. He's a
witty kid and a very cheerful one.

"I love you, anak,"

"I love you too muah!"

I chuckled at how good that sounded. Tinignan ko si Tatay. "Bakit po kayo napatawag
'tay?"

"Si Kiel ang may gustong tawagan ka. Kanina pa ako kinukulit, gusto raw marinig ang
boses mo at lambingin ka nitong anak mo," sagot niya at tumawa.

Ayaw matanggap ni Tatay noon ang tungkol sa pagbubuntis ko matapos kong ipagtapat
sa kanya. He advised me to tell Reeve about it. Ngunit nakapagdesisyon na ako. I
begged him not to tell anyone about it. Pinakiusapan ko siya na 'wag ipagsabi sa
kahit sino. Grabe ang iyak ko noon sa paghingi ng tawad sa kanya. Pero sa huli ay
tinulungan niya ako sa pabor na hinihingi ko. Iyun ang lumayo kami papunta sa lugar
kung saan hindi alam ng pamilyang Legaspi. Only Ate Phoebe knows but she never said
a word.
Truth is, nagpaalam ako kila Tita Monic matapos umalis si Reeve. I told them that
we broke up. At sinabi ko ring aalis kami ni Tatay, aalis kami papuntang probinsya,
subalit hindi ko binanggit ang lugar. We went to Bulacan for the mean time until I
gave birth. Saka ko pinagpatuloy ang review ko para sa ALE after some months. I was
so happy when I passed the Archi board exam, I became a registered architect. Meron
na akong lisensya. For the past three years, nagtrabaho ako sa Laise Corp. Hanggang
ngayon, dito pa rin ako. Mahirap noong nag-uumpisa pa lang ako. Sa isang unit pa
kami naninirahan noon kasi maliit lang sahod ko, starting pa lang. Mas mahirap
pagsabayin ang pag-aalaga kay Kiel at 'yung sa trabaho ko. Mabuti na lang meron si
Tatay na magbabantay sa kanya. Through hardwork and perseverance, I managed to
crawl my way up here.

"Anak kasi. Masyado kang babad sa trabaho mo. Pinagsasabay mo pa pagiging architect
at even organizer," reklamo sa akin ni Tatay.

"Last na po talaga ito. Minsan lang naman ako nag-oorganize ng events since wala pa
akong project sa Laise Corp. ngayon. Sayang rin kasi ang sahod ko dito kahit
freelance lang. Alam niyo naman ako, ganid sa pera," humalakhak ako na parang
demonita. "Last na talaga 'to Tay. Kasi babawi na ako sa anak ko, hindi 'yung puro
trabaho na lang," Matapat na sabi ko.

Ngumiti ako. Pagkatapos naming mag-usap, nagpaalam na ako dahil kailangan ko pang
magbigay ng instructions sa team ko.

"Let's give a good impression for the agency. But if someone bothers any of you,
please don't think twice of informing me immediately,"

I told the servers and the staffs under my supervision. Last week, I was appointed
to lead a team for today's event. I am the head organizer and I am responsible for
making sure that there won't be any issues that would happen. In any circumstances,
kailangan kong siguraduhing maayos ang lahat. Because this event is a big one,
international elites were invited to come.

Ito ang pinakamalaking event na ihahandle ko. And also the last event I'm
supervising.

Ang mahalaga sa akin ay walang mababastos na staff ko at walang gulong magaganap.

Because if a problem would burst out and I couldn't handle it, it's my dead end.
Sayang ang dagdag kita ko 'pag nagkataon.

"Ma'am Yasmin, hinahanap po kayo nung si Sir Almonte. Pinapatawag ka po, may
importante atang sasabihin,"

Tinanguhan ko si Trisha matapos marinig ang ibinulong niya.

"Sige. But I need you to keep an eye on our special guest who hasn't arrived yet.
The name is Mr. RDM. His name in not on the list," I don't understand why that
guest wants to keep a low profile well in fact he's the most valued person in
tonight's event.

"Ewan ko din kung ano ang meaning ng RDM. Ma'am Sariaga won't tell me the complete
name either. But the men at the entrance will signal you if he's around already.
Kapag dumating na, tawagin mo agad ako. No matter how busy I am or if ever I'm
talking to some guests, inform me. Do you understand?"

Istriktong untag ko sa kanya. Isang pagkakamali lang, malalagot ako.

"Opo ma'am!" masiglang wika niya. Sumaludo pa siya. Not to mention, Trisha is my
favorite staff for tonight.

Iniwan ko muna siya saglit para hanapin si Sir Almonte. What does that guy want
again? Tanginang Benjamin Almonte na 'yan! Palagi na lang mayroon ang presensya
niya sa trabaho ko! Isang taon nang nanliligaw pero ayaw pa rin tumigil.

Naabutan ko siyang nakikipag-usap kay Livy. He looks pissed while Livy was saying
something to him.

Si Livy ay matalik kong kaibigan. Nakilala ko siya sa Bulacan noong pinagbubuntis

ko si Kiel. Saktong naroon siya para bisitahin ang farm ng pamilya niya. We clicked
as friends. Now we're best buddies. Also, si Roberto pero may flight 'yun ngayon.

"Kahit anong gawin mo, hindi siya bibigay! You need to fix your face and that
stupid attitude you have first before you can have her heart,"

"I don't need your opinion," iratadong sagot ni Benjamin.

But his eyes instantly lit up when he saw me. Binalingan ko muna si Livy.

"You look hot with that," she raked her sight on my body and let out a whistle.
"Ohh I could take you out for a steamy date! You look so bomb and gorgeous," She
chuckled.

Since I am just the head organizer of today's event, I am wearing something very
formal. A white blouse tucked inside my black high waisted pants. I topped it with
a black blazer that fits my form perfectly. I also put on some cream stiletto. And
yep, I am wearing a simple earing and single necklace. My lipstick is dark red.

"Shut up. You look fabuluous," sabi ko sa kanya.

She's invited as a guest in this occasion. Livy is wearing a white dress that shows
her curves and figure. "Of course!" She confidently said and laughed.

"Yasmin,"

I turned to look at Benjamin.

"You called for me. What do you want, Sir Almonte?" I sarcastically asked. I fixed
the fold my blazer sleeves.
Benjamin sighed. "I want to ask you for a dance later. Can I?" He asked sounding
hopeful.

Binaba ko lamang ang tingin ko sa hawak niyang glass wine.

"Such an idiot," I heard my bestfriend Livy mutter. Palihim akong ngumiti. She
knows that I don't like Benjamin. Ma-attitude din kasi si Livy kaya bagay kami eh!

"Shut the fuck up Olivia Bautista!" Ben hissed, annoyed at her.

Humalukipkip lang si Livy. She threw him a bored look.

Napailing ako. "Ben, you know for sure that I can't. I have a job to do. And
dancing with you is definitely not part of it,"

Disappointment clouded his eyes. I rejected him for how many times now but he just
won't give up.

"Well, you can just ask Livy to dance with yɢ"

"Yuck! Ayoko nga!"

"Nevermind if it's her,"

Magkasabay nilang putol sa sinasabi ko kaya mahina akong natawa. I saw a guest from
afar who signalled me. "Saglit lang," paalam ko sa dalawa at naglakad palapit sa
matandang lalaki.

They know I am a staff because of what I am wearing. Nakikita rin nila sa name
plate na nasa chest ko. "Yes, sir? Is there anything I can help you with?" Magalang
kong tanong kahit nangangalay na ang mga paa ko.

I tried to hide a grimace.

May kasama siyang dalawang business men as well. And they're all smiling at me. I
know that kind of smile. I usually see that everytime I am assigned to organize an
event. Ayoko n'yan.

"Well, yes.  You look beautiful," he said and took out his phone. Itinapat niya
iyon sa akin.

"You can type your phone number here," turo niya sa phone niya at ngumisi. He looks
twenty years older than me and has strong guts to ask for my number?

Tipid lamang akong ngumiti. "It's inappropriate, sir. You are our guest and I am
just a mere staff," I refuse to give him my number. Of course, I even had to choose
my words carefully so I would not sound rude.

Sa trabaho ko, 'di puwedeng bastusin ang mga guest kasi trabaho ko ang nakasalang.
Kahit freelancer lang ako sa aspetong 'to, dapat pa rin I follow the rules as the
one in charge!

Sanay na rin ako sa ganito. I've organized many events already, and I always
encounter men who wants to take me out on a date. Some would do everything to get
my number. Why are they like that? It's just so stupid.

"Just ask some of the staffs around if you need anything else. Please excuse me," I
dismissed myself from their eyes and walked away. 

Minutes passed. And I'm still not getting any information from Trisha regarding our
most important guest for tonight. Inasikaso ko pa ang ilang guests na may
kailangang tanungin. I can feel my feet getting tired already.

"Ma'am Yasmin!" I turned to find Trisha who's walking fast towards me. "Dumating na
po 'yung guest na sinasabi niyo," imporma niya.

"Ma'am! Ang gwapo gwapo ho! Sobrang hot pa niya!" Kinikilig na sambit ni Trisha sa
akin habang naglalakad kami papunta sa gawi kung nasaan 'yung guest. I frowned
while listening to Trisha who looks like she's about to pee her pants while talking
about how good-looking the guest is.

"Matangkad tapos tapos... hala ma'am! Crush ko na po siya! I think I just fell in
love!" Hagikhik niya. Talande hayp,

Napailing na lang ako nang makalapit na kami sa area.

I saw my bosses and some men. Ngunit napako ang tingin ko sa lalaking nasa gitna.

"It's a great privilege to have you here Mr. De Marco! We are so glad you accepted
our invitation!"

Mabilis akong natigilan sa narinig. M-mr.. what?

Dama ko ang biglang pagbigat ng paghinga ko. Nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan ko. I was
staring at a familiar figure of a man's back. Nakatalikod siya at kausap ng ilang
boss ng agency namin.
N-no way. He can't possibly be here!

"Trisha," I called her attention.

Bigla akong tinamaan ng kaba na hindi ko maintindihan.

"Ma'am?"

"W-what's the full name of our guest, Mr. RDM?" Kabadong tanong ko habang titig na
titig sa napakapamilyar na likod. He's wearing a black tux. And he looks formal and
very professional even from the back.

I almost stopped breathing with what I heard Trisha answer.

"Reeve De Marco daw po. Pati name, ang gwapo diba, ma'am!"

Pakiramdam ko nanginig ako. Pati ata pechay ko nanginig!

Reeve... oh my god.

Tuluyan akong nanigas sa kinatatayuan ko. Ngunit napahawak ako ng mahigpit sa kamay
ni Trisha nang mapansin ako ni Ma'am Sariaga.

"Oh! Ms. Yasmin Alvares is here! She's the head organizer of tonight's event. And
she would be responsible in making sure that you will be comfortable. If you need
something, you can ask her,"
Shit.

At this point, I should prepare my biggest smile because I am meeting a special

guest. But I couldn't do it. Lalo akong nanghina nang humarap sa gawi ko ang
lalaking dahilan ng sobrang kaba ko ngayon.

I suddenly felt uncomfortable when he just stared blankly at me. Like he doesn't
even recognize me.

"Miss Alvares?" Kuha ni Ma'am Sariaga sa atensyon ko. Pinandilatan niya ako. And
she gave me that knowing look to greet the most important guest tonight.

Na-alarma ako at mas lumakas ang kabog sa dibdib ko.

I am certainly aware of the stare I am recieving from Mr. De Marco. He looks

intimidating. Cold and unapproachable.

Lumunok ako. Ibang-iba na siya.

I hope nobody here knows that Mr. De Marco and I have been in a relationship
before. That would be crazy.

Pinilit ko namang ngumiti. I failed but I still tried to show a perfect smile. "Mr.
De Marco. H-hi," I mentally slapped my face because of stammering. Darn it,

Nanuyo ang lalamunan ko at dahan-dahang lumapit sa kanya. Tumango ako bilang

respeto.
But my lips formed a thin line when he just tore his gaze away from me and walked
pass me like I am nobody.

Napahawak ako sa dulo ng blazer ko. I smiled sarcastically.

Wala pa rin palang pinagbago. Gago pa din.

Napakagago ng tatay ng anak ko, BUWISET!

Napairap lang ako bago siya sinundan. Tinitignan ako ni Ma'am Sariaga. Wala akong
choice kundi sundan siya! I bit my lip when I took a good look of his back. His
shoulders became broader. Batok pa lang pede nang magsaing ng bigas tapos siya ang
ulam! He became more manly in all areas. And he looked exquisitely gorgeous.

Yuck Yasi! Ba't mo pinupuri ang taong 'yan?! Iling ko sa isip ko.

Napansin ko ang paglapit ng ilang associates sa kanya. Some of them were architects
and engineers. They started a conversation so I made sure to stand still from a
distance.

"Yasi!"

Napatingin ako kay Livy na nakalapit sa akin. She was judging Reeve through her
hawk eyes. "Correct me if I'm mistaken. Pero 'yun yung ex mo diba?" She even
pointed at him. Taranta kong ibinaba ang kamay niya.

"Livy 'wag kang manturo! Kapag napansin niya, huli ka!" I hissed at her before
checking the group of women at the side.
"Oh my god, he's more handsome in person! Take a good look at him. Gaga, 'yan nga
pala 'yung sinayang mo!" Para siyang kinikiliti. She smirked teasingly at me.

"Tumigil ka Livy, hindi nakakatuwa," masungit na sagot ko at inabala ang sarili ko

sa panunuri sa nangyayari sa paligid.

"It's my first time seeing him after five years. Ilang taon na ba ang lumipas? Five
years? At kailanman ay hindi ko maipagkakailang maraming nangyari sa mga taong
iyon," napahilamos ako sa mukha ko.

Livy knows my past because I shared it to her. And I know her background too. Mula
nung nagkasama kami sa Bulacan, we became bestfriends since then.

"Yes, at marami na rin akong tsinismis na balita tungkol sa achievements niya.

Yasmin, he already reached his dream job because of you. What's more surprising is
that he branded his name with his own hardwork. You see, he's now the most popular
engineer in Switzerland. Higit pa sa pangarap niya ang narating niya! Companies are
rivaling just to have him. And he's the highest paid engineer in Switzerland. Taray
ng ex mo!" Tinampal niya ang braso ko kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.

"Next year pa dapat siya uuwi pero dahil natapos niya ang lahat ng trabaho niya don
sa Standler Corp., nakauwi na siya. I even wonder why he agreed to be the speaker
sa agency natin? It's so weird," dagdag niya.

Hindi ko pinansin ang sinabi ni Liv at sinulyapan saglit si Reeve bago ko ibinaba
ang tingin ko. I'm proud of him. So proud. At least my lies paid off no matter how
stupid they were.

I looked at Engineer Reeve. "Wow, nagawa na niyang palitan ang apelyedo niya,"
mahinang bulong ko sa hangin. He didn't even spare me a glance. He's busy talking
to other businessmen.

"Tignan mo 'yung mga babae dito. Halos sa kanya napapatingin," Livy nudged me.
Kunot noong inilibot ko ang tingin ko at napansin ang sinasabi niya. Most of the
women here, single or not, are looking at him with admiration.

"I don't care," masungit kong sabi kay Liv.

"Look at him Yasi, he's doing so great! I'm a fan!" Parang gagong sabi ni Liv,
tinatantya ang reaksyon ko.

"Sabi ko, wala akong pakialam. So shut your mouth," irap ko sa kanya.

Tinawanan niya lang ako nang patago ko siyang tinaasan ng gitnang daliri bago ako
lumapit sa isang guest na tinawag ako. I mentally cursed myself when the man who
called me was beside Reeve. Umarte na lang akong pormal at lumapit sa gawi nila.
Reeve didn't look at me, he was having conversation with the other man on his right
side. Edi wow, masyadong VIP tse!

"Good evening sir. Is there anything I could help you with?" I muttered my most
famous line when approaching guests.

Napakunot ang noo ko nang suriin niya ako mula ulo hanggang paa tsaka ngumisi ng
maloko. Abot langit ang ginawa kong pagpipigil na huwag mapairap sa harap niya.

"You're the head of the organizing team, am I right?"

Naramdaman ko ang pagbaling ni Reeve sa amin ngunit hindi ko pinansin. "Yes, sir,"
I smiled politely at the man.

"After the event, can I ask you out for a date?" He asked, not minding if anyone
was listening to him.
Kumuyom ang kamao ko nang abutin niya ang balikat ko. I flinched away. Manyak neto
ah, humahawak!

"I'm sorry to decline sir. It's inappropriate," peke akong ngumiti. I backed away
when he stepped closer to me.

"Miss," nakangising lapit niya ngunit napatigil siya nang humarang sa dibdib niya
ang kamay ni Reeve. The guy turned to him. Maski ako ay napatingin kay Reeve. I
gulped when his eyes bore to mine for the second time around. Umigting ang panga
niya bago niya tinignan ang kasama.

"Let her do her job. Pick another woman here, not her," matigas na sabi niya sa
kasama niya.

When he turned to look at me, I nodded before walking away. My heart doubled in
beat. Doon ko lang napansin na pinipigilan ko na pala ang paghinga ko.

Pumalakpak ako matapos ang speech ni Reeve. Almost all of the guests were looking
at him with admiration. Pati ako napahanga sa kanya. Sobrang layo na talaga ng
narating niya. Mas malayo pa sa kaysa sa height ko!

"Time to do my job," sarkastikong bulong ko sa sarili ko at tumayo para lapitan

siya pagkababa niya ng stage.

"Engineer De Marco," I called his attention. Reeve looked at me, emotionless.

"Sorry to disturb you but I just want to inform you that you will be sitting with
the other VIP guests at the center table for lunch," pormal na sabi ko.

He's standing arrogantly in front of me with his sleeves folded above his elbow. He
looked so professional with his hair fixed on a clean cut. Three of his buttons
were opened.
I quickly looked away when his brows furrowed. Pinagdasal ko na sana hindi niya
napuna ang pagsusuri ko sa kanya. Nakakahiya Yasi! Ang manyak mo!

Napansin ko ang paglapit sa akin ni Trisha. "Ma'am hindi po ba kayo kakain ng

lunch? Pinapatanong po ni Ma'am Livy,"

I shook my head at her query. "No, I'm good," tipid na sabi ko. She nodded and
left.

Sinulyapan ko si Reeve na seryoso ang mukha. Nagsalubong ang kilay.

"Have a happy lunch, sir. If there's a problem, please don't hesitate to ask me," I
smiled at him and was about to turn my back but he shook his head.

Magtatanong na sana ako kung bakit ngunit may batang bumunggo sa akin. Nawalan ako
ng balanse. "Shet!" Mura ko.

"Putangina," Reeve whispered, holding me by the waist. He caught me right on time.

"Hala, sorry sir!" Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko. I panicked and broke free away from
him. Lumingon ako at nakitang may ilan na napatingin sa gawi namin. I bit my lip.

Someone whistled at the side so I turned to look who that was. May lalaking
nakangisi habang nakatingin sa amin ni Reeve. "Hi Miss. Engineer Paulo Galvante,
kaibigan ni Engineer Reeve," pagpapakilala niya sa sarili sa akin.

He turned to Reeve. "Nice Engineer De Marco! Para kayong mag-ex. Pero bagay pa rin
kayo," natatawang sabi niya.
Sa pagkapahiya ko, tumungo lang ako bago ako nagmamadaling umalis. I walked
gracefully to the veranda of the hall. Nang mag-isa na lang ako, napahawak ako sa
railings.

"Yasi boplangs ka! Sinong tiyanak ang bumunggo sa akin?!" Pinaayan ko ang sarili ko
at huminga ng malalim. Marahil isa sa mga anak ng associates ang makulit na
nakabangga sa akin.

Pagkatapos kong kalmahin ang sarili ko, bumalik ako sa loob. Lumapit muna ako sa
catering area at tinignan kung maayos ba bago ako umalis. Tinawag ako ni Ma'am
Sariaga. At gusto kong mapamura dahil katabi niya si Engineer Reeve. Humugot lang
ako ng malalim na hininga at naglakad palapit kay Ma'am.

"She's Yasmin Alvares, the head organizer of this successful event," nagulat ako sa
pagpapakilala niya sa akin sa mga associates. "Most of them were asking baout you,"
bulong ni Ma'am Sariaga sa akin.

"Natatandaan kita! I saw you one time, you're an architect diba?" Tanong nung isang
babae.

Nahihiya akong ngumiti at tumango.

"Wow, you're amazing," puri ng isa. "An Architect slash event organizer,"

Pagtingin ko kay Reeve, muntik na akong mapairap nang makitang may babaeng
nakahawak sa hita niya at humahagikhik sa tabi niya. Reeve was smiling lazily while
she whispers in his ear. Sa harap nila ay si Engineer Galvante na ngumisi nang
mabasa ang reaksyon ko.

He laughed kaya napatingin sa kanya ang ilan sa mga kasama nila.

"Are you okay, Engineer Galvante?"

"Ah oo! Ang sarap lang kasi ng pagkain. Nakakaselos naman 'yung nagluto!" he
coughed while laughing. Anong pinagsasasabi niya? Anong relate non?

"Diba Engineer De Marco?" Baling nito kay Reeve na walang emosyon siyang tinignan.

Ngumiti lang ako. "Please excuse me. Enjoy your meal," tipid na sabi ko sa mga VIP
bago ko sila tinalikuran.

"Patay ka, Engineer De Marco." I even heard Paulo tease Reeve which did not matter
anyway.

"Pati sa hapag, nakikipaglandian. Napakagaleng," sarksatikong bulong ko bago

napahinto nang lapitan ako ni Benjamin.

"Sabayan mo 'ko ng lunch, please?" He asked.

"Benjamin wala akong gana,"

"Oh huwag mo nang pilitin, ayaw nga sa'yo– ay etse ayaw ngang kumain!" Livy said
mockingly at Benjamin who glared at her.

"I'm not talking to you,"

"Oh? Bakit ka nakatingin sa'king ngayon habang nagsasalita?" Irap naman ni Livy sa
kanya. Parang na badtrip agad si Benjamin. He looked at me.

"I'll see you later," paalam niya sa akin at sinamaan ng tingin si Livy.

"Lakas ng amats ng manliligaw mo na 'yun,"

After lunch, balak kong lapitan si Reeve na katabi si Engineer Galvante. Pero
natagalan saglit dahil may mga guests na gustong magpa-picture. Like what the hell
are they thinking?! Kasali ba sa job description ko 'yun?! I declined them of
course!

Reeve was watching me while I refuse the other guests' request. When I walked to
his direction, he raised a brow at me.

"Kindly inform me if you're leaving so I'll show you your room, Engineer De Marco,"
pormal na sabi ko.

Nailang ako nang makita si Engineer Galvante na malawak ang ngiti habang
pinagmamasdan kami. What's with him?

Reeve nodded. "I want to leave now,"

"What? Now?" Gulat kong tanong. "Are you not gonna talk more with some of the
guests?"

"No," he looked bored.

Naaligaga ako ngunit tumango pa rin. "Oh! Okay uhm follow me then?"
Tipid kong nginitihan si Engineer Galvante bago tumalikod at sinimulan ang
paglalakad. Hindi na ako lumingon pa. I can feel Reeve's oozing presence behind me.

"Engineer De Marco!" Sigaw ng isang babae ang nakapagpatigil sa akin.

I pursed me lips and looked behind me, only to see a woman smiling at Reeve. Siya
'yung kalandian ni Reeve kanina. Tinignan ko ang reaksyon ng loko. Ano?
Maglalandian ulit sila?

"Are you leaving already?    Why so soon?" She asked, glancing at me before smiling
at him.

"Pagod lang. I need to rest," he answered.

Humalukipkip ako with poise at prenteng tinignan ang mga kuko ko. Sumimangot ako
nang makita ang modernong pagpapa-cute ni ate ghorl kay Reeve. Gosh! Di naman cute!

"I have to go, Engineer Castro," Reeve said before gesturing me to continue
walking. Inirapan ko lang siya bago nagpatuloy sa paglalakad.

Tahimik kami hanggang sa tumigil ako sa tapat ng unit niya kung saan siya tutuloy
sa araw na ito. Nasa Quezon City kami ngayon para sa event, approximately 13. 7 km
away from Manila. Nilingon ko siya.

"Would you mind if I ask why you agreed to stay here though you have your own house
and unit in Manila? You can drive there,"

He smirked lazily and messed his hair. Napatitig ako sa mukha niya. He's drop dead
hot.
"I came here directly from the airport, Ms. Alvares. Few hours of sleep is what I
need. Tamad akong magbiyahe," walang ganang sabi niya.

"Edi matulog ka na! Kailangan mo dahil nagmumukha ka ng zombie," I sarcastically

said.

Reeve pursed his lips and stared at me with amusement. Nahiya ako sa inasta ko kaya
tumikhim ako. I'm talking to the most important person today. Kung narinig ako ni
Ma'am Sariaga baka pinagalitan na ako.

"What about you? Where will you stay?"

Nagulat ako sa tanong niya. "H-huh? Bakit mo tinatanong kung saan ako nakatira?!
Bakit... bakit ko sasabihin?! Ano ka stalker?!" I answered defensively. But I
quickly realized how wrong it was.

Reeve tilted his head.

"Fak," I muttered and cleared my throat. "Sorry, that answer came out wrong. I
mean.. Tatapusin ko lang 'yung event tapos uuwi na rin ako sa Manila," I answered.

"Sinong maghahatid sa'yo?" Reeve asked again. Bakit ba tanong ng tanong?!

Napangiwi ako dahil naiwan ko ang kotse ko sa Manila dahil sumabay ako kay Livy.
And I think Livy needs to stay here because she has to finish some errands.

"Sasabay ako sa kung sino ang puwede. Bahala na," Maingat na sagot ko.
Lumunok ako nang makita ang pamumungay ng mga mata niya. Shet! Limang taon akong
walang dilig! Pakiramdam ko nga mamamatay na 'ko! Am I dying?!

"Ay puke," mura ko nang mahulog sa kamay ko ang papel na hawak ko.

Tumalikod ako at tumuwad para kunin iyon. Pagharap ko kay Reeve, nakita ko ang
paglunok niya at ang pag-iwas niya ng tingin. Na-distract ako at muli kong
nabitawan ang papel na hawak ko. Why is he so distracting?! Kasalanan niya!

Reeve sighed before he picked it up and gave it to me. He was standing so close to
me, I could smell his perfume. I bit my lip because of that. 'Yung amoy niyang
pinaglihian ko noon kay Kiel. Hanggang ngayon, nakaka-adik pa rin. Ubos na 'yung
perfume na bigay niya noon.

"Here," Reeve said as he handed me the paper.

"Thank you,"

I turned when someone cleared his throat. Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko nang makita ko
si Engineer Galvante.

"Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig..." pagkanta niya.

He laughed when I glared at him. Bakit parang may alam ang gagong 'to? What the
heck! I turned to Reeve and shot him a judging look. Reeve shook his head and
looked at Paulo.

"Ah 'wag niyo sanang masamain lovebirds. Engineer De Marco, nandito lang ako para
ibigay sa'yo ang blueprint nung project kay Mr. Salazar," ngisingisi siya. Nag-
whistle pa!

And what– lovebirds?! Ibon kami? Tangina ba? Tsaka bakit nakasunod siya sa'min?

"Nice to meet you pala, Miss Alvares. Ang ganda mo," he complimented and offered a
hand.

"Share mo lang, Engineer Galvante?" Masungit na pambabara ni Reeve sa kanya.

"Uhm thank you, Engineer Galvante. Pleasure to meet you," nakipagkamay ako bago ako
tumingin kay Reeve.

"So I'm leaving now?"

I bit my lip when he just looked at me. His eyes dropped to my lips before he
cleared his throat. My lips parted when he gave me his calling card.

"Call me when you're going home. Ako na maghahatid sa'yo. Sabay na tayong umuwi,"
he said coldly before giving me that authoritative look.

.....
Quarantine, Tuesday, pm.
06-16-20

        Chapter 30 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
sobrang haba na ng bawat chapters kaya medj natatagalan haha. hope u enjoy.

Yasi
"Have you finished your task with Engineer De Marco, Yasmin?"

"Yes, ma'am." I nodded respectfully at her before observing the surroundings. I saw
Livy wave at me from afar. Palihim akong kumindat sa kanya bago tinignan muli si
Ma'am Sariaga.

The party is almost finished. Some danced. Some just chatted with the others. And
some went home earlier than expected, mostly women. At ang dahilan ng pag-alis nila
ay dahil hindi na nila makita rito ang kinahuhumalingan nilang inhinyero.

"Thank you for making this event peaceful and incredible, Miss Alvares. You did
great. Pagkatapos nito, bahala ka nang mag-asikaso, alright? We've talked about the
your payment already. I moved to your bank account the salary you earned from the
agency. Thank you very much, Yasmin," her eyes were filled with gratitude.

"Walang anuman po, Ma'am," Tumango ako at ngumiti saka siya umalis nang tawagin
siya ng isang kakilala niya.

"Please excuse me," she whispered before leaving.

Agad kong pinandilatan si Livy na tumabi sa akin at binangga ang balikat ko.
Sumimsim siya sa wine niya at may nanunuksong pagkaaliw sa mga mata niya habang
tinitignan ako. Oh how I hate that kind of look! And the way her lips formed an
evil grin!

"What now, Liv?"

"Saan kayo nagpunta ha! I saw you with the hot Engineer De Marco a while ago! You
left and he followed you! Ikaw ah. Masyado ka namang marupok Yasmin! Sobrang tigang
ka na ba talaga?!" She whispered teasingly. Sinundot pa ang baywang ko!

"Olivia Bautista!" My eyes widened in horror.

"Ano nga kasing ginawa niyo! Natagalan ka pa. Did you both have quickie?" Livy
laughed.

"Not funny," I scowled at her. Malakas siyang natawa, halos mawala na ang poise
niya. Ngunit agad siyang napatigil sa paghalakhak nang lumapit si Benjamin sa gawi
namin.

"Nandiyan na naman ang ogag na rejected specimen," bulong sa akin ni Liv. Benjamin
smiled at me.

"Can we go out for dinner tonight, Yasi? I know a good barbecue restaurant open in
late hours."

Barbecue! Shet gusto ka 'yan! Pero hinihintay na ako ng anak ko. I'd rather go
straight at home than go out with dinner with somebody first.

"Not tonight, Benji. Maybe next time. I need to go home early," Mariing sabi ko.

"Aww, wawa ka naman Benjamin Almonte! Hindi na naman mapapagbigyan," Livy smirked
at him.

"Hey, stop." Bulong ko kay Livy na ngumuso lang.

"Where did your brain go? She said she's busy that's why. At least I understand
her," Benjamin scoffed at her.

"Tanga ka ba? Search mo sa google kung na'san brain ko. Duh! Mas magaling nga ako
kesa sa'yo," Livy snarled at him irritatingly.
Umikot ang mga mata ni Livy bago muli akong binalingan. She flipped her hair
seductively before looking at the side.

"By the way I'm seeing someone right now. Pagkatapos ng lalakarin ko mamaya,
magkikita kami. If we'll click, ipapakilala ko siya sa'yo,"

"Naks naman! Tignan mo para huwag mo agad patusin kapag gwapo. Mamaya may gawin
kayong milagro sa banyo ng restaurant na pupuntahan niyo!" I hissed at her.
Tinawanan niya ang sinabi ko.

"I might consider doing that, now that you said it," kibit balikat niya.

"Malande! Kung 'di lang naka-ayos ang buhok mo, sinabunutan na kita," sarkastikong
wika ko sa kanya. She grinned and glared at Benjamin who threw her a disgusted
look.

"Teka lang ah," paalam ko sa kanila at nagmamadaling nilapitan ang staff na

pinapagalitan ng isang guest. 'Yung ilang staffs ay tahimik rin at hindi alam kung
ano ang gagawin.

Kung kelan patapos na ang event, saka may ganito. Ano ba naman, hays.

"Where did you leave my scarf? I asked you to take good care of it right? How is a
little time for you to hold it such a bother?" Napasapo sa noo ang matanda at
mukhang naiinis sa staff. I eyed the girl's nameplate... Shane. Nakita kong kabado
siya at mas lalo siyang kinabahan nang makita ako.

"Ma'am, what's the problem here?" I asked the guest politely. Kalmado kong
sinalubong ang nagpupuyos na mukha niya.
"Your staff right here lost my scarf which is worth thousands! Pinahawak ko sa
kanya saglit because I need to go to the restroom at ayaw kong madumihan iyon. Then
when I came back, she said she lost it!" Hindi makapaniwalang singhap ng matandang
guest. Maybe in her mid 50s.

Tinignan ko si Shane. "Where did you put it?"

"Ma'am iniwan ko po saglit sa may upuan sa likod kasi kinailangan nila Miss Trisha
ang tulong ko. Tapos pagbalik ko po wala na!" She reported hysterically and turned
to the guest. "Ma'am! I'm sorry po! Sorry po talaga!" Paghingi niya ng tawad rito.

I sighed secretly. The old guest looked at me strictly.

"Spare me a moment, ma'am. We'll review the cctv footages, may we?" I said calmly
and smiled when she nodded a little.

"Shane.." Kuha ko sa atensyon ng staff. "Follow me," Wika ko at tinawag rin si

Trisha para sumama. Taranta siyang lumapit.

"Almost all the guests here are elites, Shane. You should keep that in mind. And if
unexpected circumstances such as this happens, you should make sure that you hold
what they gave you until they claim it back. Because they trusted you," pangangaral
ko habang masuring pinapanood namin ang footage na nakakuha sa banda kung saan
iniwan ni Shane ang scarf ng guest.

"Opo, Ma'am Yasmin. Sorry po talaga,"

"It's okay. Next time, alam mo na dapat ang gawin mo," I said softly.

Isa rin 'yung guest, alam naman palang expensive, bakit sa staff pa pinahawak kung
puwede namang ipahawak niya sa kung sino man ang kakilala niya!

Napailing ako nang mapanood ang nangyari. Well some other lady took it and went
away with it.

"I know that bitch! Pati gamit ko inaagaw niya! Asawa ko nga inakit niya, pati ba
naman scarf ko!"

Nagulat ako sa isinigaw ng matandang babae. That's when I realized na kabit pala ng
asawa niya 'yung kumuha. The woman was 20 years younger than her. Fak, nakakagulat
na pangyayari!

"Yasmin,"

"What is it again, Benji?" Pagod kong tanong matapos ang party. Livy left awhile
ago. 'Yung gagang 'yun, guilty pa kasi hindi raw niya ako maihahatid sa Manila. I
told her it's fine. Babawi na lang raw siya next time sa akin.

"Do you have a ride back to Manila?" He asked curtly.

"Bakit?"

"Because I have my car with me. And I didn't see your car in the parking lot and
Livy left so I assume it's either you're taking the bus or a van," he mentioned.
'Yung tingin niya, parang may gustong iparating.

"Sumabay ka na lang sa'kin para iwas hasstle," suhestiyon niya. There goes that
statement! Sabi ko na nga ba.
Ngunit natigilan ako nang maalala ang sinabi ni Reeve. Kinapa ko ang bulsa ko at
naramdaman ang calling card na ibinigay niya.

Call me when you're going home. Ako na maghahatid sa'yo. Sabay na tayong umuwi.

I bit my lip when his serious face flashed in my mind. Muntik na akong mapamura
nnag biglang lumitaw sa isip ko ang pag-igting ng bagang niya. Ugh shit! Spell
tigang Yasi!

Tinignan ko si Benjamin. I nodded slightly. "Sige kung okay lang sa'yo,"

Ayokong sumabay kay Reeve. Dahil paniguradong magiging awkward ang biyahe kapag
magkasami kami. I can't understand my feelings either. It's all mixed up.

Sumilay ang isang malawak na ngiti sa labi ni Benjamin. Tipong nanalo sa lotto.
Exaggerated naman. "Inform me anytime if we're leaving,"

I nodded before reaching for my phone inside my pocket. Nag-text pala si Tatay.

From 'Tay:
Anak, pasensya na kung nakakaistorbo ako pero hinahanap ka ni Kiel. Umiiyak, miss
ka na raw.

Humugot ako ng malalim na hininga sa nabasa. Same here, I miss my son. I want to go
home and see him, take a cold bath and cuddle him to sleep.

To 'Tay:
Kakatapos lang po ng event, 'Tay. Pauwi na po ako. May ipapabili po ba kayo. 
From 'Tay:
'Yung brownies lang ni Kiel. Wala akong ipapabili. Magluluto na lang ako ng
panghapunan natin para pag-uwi mo, kakain na tayo

Ngumiti ako sa nabasa ko. Kahit kailan talaga si Tatay ayaw nagpapabili ng kung
ano. Pero kapag tinopak, ayun kung ano ano gustong bilhin.

To 'Tay:
Sige po

Sinigurado kong maayos na nailigpit ang mga dapat ayusin. Napansin ko ang paglapit
sa akin ni Benjamin. "Are you ready? We'll go when you're done,"

"Uh yeah. Tapos na. Don't you have other things to finish here?"

"Wala na,"

Tumango ako.

"Where do I drop you off? Sa condo mo ba?" He asked while driving.

Frankly, what Benjamin knows is that I live in my old condo unit. 'Yun ang alam
niya kasi kapag sumasabay ako sa kanya, doon ako nagpapahatid parati. Kahit ang
totoo niyan, pagkatapos niya akong ihatid, nagta-taxi ako pauwi sa bahay. I only
stay in my unit whenever I'm too busy for work in being an architect sa Laise Corp.
Kasi malapit lang 'yung condo ko doon sa building ng Laise. But I always go home
nevertheless.

"Yes please," mahinang sabi ko at isinandal ang ulo ko sa head rest. I shut my
eyes. My legs are tired and I am physically drained. Being an event organizer is a
hard job because I also need to monitor all the activities of the event. From the
catering services, to keeping the guests comfortable, and etc.
Last na talaga 'to! I'll focus on being an architect already. Lalo na sa anak ko at
kay Tatay. Babawi talaga ako ng todo kay Kiel.

No one in my workplace knows about my son. Si Livy lang ang nakakaalam. Benjamin
doesn't know about Kiel too. Only the ones in the higher rank knows about my
motherhood since they could see my profile in my files.

"Salamat Benji. I'll see you in the company tomorrow,"

"Yasmin, I hope you know that I'm still courting you though you rejected me,"

Bumuntong hininga lang ako at pagod na tumango. Ayoko nang makipagbangayan sa

usapang panliligaw niya. When he drove away, I took a taxi. Sumaglit pa ako para
bilhin ang brownies ni Kiel. Since hindi kalayuan ang bahay namin mula sa hotel,
mabilis akong nakarating.

It's almost past 6 o'clock in the evening when I got home.

"Ugh shit," mura ko. I struggled in removing the strap of my heels. Itinabi ko iyon
sa shoe racks. Iniwan ko na rin ang shoulder bag ko sa sofa. I can hear Kiel's
small cries from here.

"Kiel!" I shouted while taking the stairs.

Nang tumuntong ako sa ikalawang palapag ng bahay, napaawang ang labi ko nang makita
si Kiel na kakalabas lang ng kuwarto ko. Sumunod si Tatay sa kanya.

"Mommy!" Kiel ran to me the moment he saw me. Agad akong lumuhod para salubungin
siya ng yakap.

"Bakit iyak ang baby ko? Why are you crying, hmm?" I hugged him tightly. He sniffed
cutely when I pulled away to wipe his tears.

"I'm not crying. I'm a big boy now," he denied and wiped his own tears.

Tumawa ako at pinangko siya. Lalaking lalaki umasta pero softie naman. He clung his
small hands on my nape and nuzzled his face on my neck.

"Sorry I came home late. Did you wait for mommy?" I asked softly. Tinignan ko si
Tatay at tinanguhan siya.

"Yes. I missed you," his cute voice invaded my ears. Hinalikan ko siya sa pisngi.
"I missed you too baby. We'll sleep together tonight, you want that?"

"I want!" Kiel giggled and yawned. O mukhang napagod ata kakalaro.

"'Tay sorry po nagabihan ako,"

"Naku anak okay lang. Ang importante, nakauwi ka. Nakapagluto na rin ako. Maligo ka
na rin at kakain na tayo," Wika ni Tatay Romualdo na siyang tinanguhan ko.

Matapos kong maligo, agad kong dinaluhan ang anak ko na nasa hapag. Kinuha ko muna
'yung box ng brownies na binili ko. Tumabi ako sa kanya at napahalumbaba siyang
tinignan.

"What, mommy? Stare ikaw," pasupladong tanong niya, kaso guwapo pa rin!
I showed him my teething grin and lifted his brownies. "Charan! Heto oh. Your
favorite choco brownies!"

Mahina akong natawa nang magningning ang mga mata niya. He reached for it with his
arms extended kaya inilapit ko sa kanya. Kiel grabbed it and hugged the box,
smiling at me. Shet ang cute ng anak ko!

Pinanood ko siyang buksan 'yung box saka kumuha ng isa. He started eating it. Hindi
na ako pinansin.

"Oh I thought you want mommy more than your favorite snack?" I faked jealousy.

"Later ikaw, mommy," Kiel answered and leaned to give me a peck on the cheek before
taking a bite on his brownie again.

Ngumiti lang ako. I got my phone and took a video of him eating. I looked at the
food in the table.

"Wow, 'tay! Sarap naman ng sinigang niyo!" I complimented and laughed lightly when
he wriggled his brows.

Mahina akong napamura nang mai-park ko ang kotse ko sa parking. Shit sana hindi pa
ako late! Nasulyapan ko ang kotse ni Benjamin sa di kalayuan, that signifies he's
already here. Nagmamadali akong naglakad papasok sa company. Nakahinga ako ng
maluwag nang pagpasok ko sa conference room ay nakahabol ako bago nag-umpisa ang
meeting.

"You look great," Benjamin complimented beside me. He's one of the bosses here
which is why he's here.
"Sure, I almost look late," Iling ko bago mabilis na rineview ang documents na nasa
harap ko. I scanned it properly.

"Is everbody here?" Tanong ni Ma'am Delado, ang CEO ng Laise Corp.

Inilibot ko ang paningin ko. At ngayon ko lang napansin na nasa dulong parte ng
long table 'yung babaeng kalandian ni Reeve dun sa international event na inasikaso
ko. Tinago ko ang pagtaas ng kilay ko. I saw her eye me before she dropped her
sight on the papers in front of her.

They were starting to check who's not around. "Where's the chief engineer, Miss
Castro?" Tanong nila dun sa babae.

Akmang sasagot na sana siya kaso natigilan kaming lahat at napabaling sa pintuan
nang bumukas iyon. My lips parted when I saw who it was.

"Sorry I'm late. My apologies," his deep voice made me breathe sharply.

Pukingina four times! Bakit nandito siya? Kasama ba siya sa proyektong 'toh?

"Oh shit," mahinang bulalas ko nang mapagtantong hindi ko pa na-review ang pangalan
ng mga engineers na makakasama ko sa proyektong gagawin sa La Union! That's why I
didn't know he's part of the team, until now!

"Good thing you're here Engineer De Marco. This way, we could already start the
meeting!" Masiglang wika ni Ma'am Delado na halatang kahit may edad na siya atmay
asawa ay nahuhumaling pa rin sa lalaking kadarating lang.

I fixed my gaze at Reeve. He's wearing a white polo, the sleeves were folded
cleanly above his elbows. Bukas ang tatlong butones sa itaas na mas nakadagdag sa
style niya. It could make any woman crazy. His hair is pushed back a little, making
him look so sexy. Simple lang pero ang lakas ng dating. He looked like a badass
professional engineer.

Reeve did not look at me. Nag-iwas na rin ako ng tingin dahil naalala ko 'yung
hindi ko pagsipot sa sinabi niyang sasabay ako sa kanya pauwi noong natapos sana
ang event.

"All the needed information about the temporary plan of the project is in the
documents given to you, including the budget, target date, and the initial design
made by Architect Alvares. " Ma'am Delado said, playing with her pen.

"Engineer De Marco, thank you for accepting our request for you to lead the
construction. It's a pleasure having you here. And I hope you and Architect Alvares
will get along since both of you will have to work together until the project is
finished," saad niya.

Tumango ako at tinignan si Reeve. Pinigilan kong huwag mapairap nang sulyapan niya
lang ako.

"We're both professionals. I see no problem with that," his voice was so cold.

Tumikhim lang ako. "So, regarding the groundbreaking? When do you plan to start it
Engineer De Marco?" Pormal na tanong ko.

"It has already been approved. Since we'll have to comply with the target initial
date, then we will do it two days from now," he answered with no emotion at all.

Tumaas ang kilay ko sa pagkasuplado niya. "Okay," tanging sabi ko.

Minura ko siya sa isip ko nang magbaba siya ng tingin sa mga dokumentong nasa harap
niya. He browsed it.
"Architect Alvares, please present the initial design of the building," tawag sa
akin ni Ma'am Delado. I pursed my lips.

Tangina nanginginig ako pero bakit pati petchay ko sumasabay sa pagnginig? It's
almost five years without him! But why am I still so affected with his presence?!

Hinugot ko ang lakas na meron ako kasabay ng paghinga ko ng malalim. I stood up

confidently and presented the initial design.

"This area would be extended as a gym for people to spare their leisure time with,
since it's assumed that most of the customers wants to avail services such as this.
Across this part would be a spa. And at the corner part, we will build a pool so
the hotel can also hold parties eiether day or night. It would be at the side so
that the people who would use it won't be conscious of other guests watching them.
It's a great spot for pools," pagpapaliwanag ko.

Reeve just leaned back on his chair and listened professionally. It was so hard to
remain calm while he looks at me! Pero professional din ako syempre! I had to deal
with it. Buti na lang walang nakaka-alam na may ugnayan kami dati.

The presenter of the project also discussed the important plans to ponder. She did
it in details which is why umabot kami hanggang lunch.

"Architect Alvares, lunch niyo po," Felicia told me, she's one of the staffs here.
Hawak niya ang styrofoam.

"No, thank you though Felicia," Umiling ako at ngumiti. "I had a heavy breakfast,"
I lied. Ni hindi nga ako kumain kaninang umaga dahil sa pagmamadali ko. Pero wala
kasi akong gana.

"Sure ka po?"
From my peripheral vision, I saw Reeve's brows furrow a bit.

"Yes, thank you," I smiled at Felicia before taking my phone out.

Mahina akong natawa nang mag-send sa akin ng pic si Livy through instagram. Nasa
bahay siya at kasama si Kiel na nakasimangot sa kanya. Livy was biting one of his
brownies as Kiel glared at her.

livybautista:
stealing mr. suplado's brownie. he's so mad hahaha

Gaga talaga, iniinis pa ang anak ko.

I was careful so Benjamin can't take a peak on my phone. I replied.

yasi_kiel:
Fak you gaga! Huwag ang anak ko ang badtripin mo!

Itinago ko ang phone ko nang tumabi si Benjamin sa akin.

"You're not eating again?" He asked.

Umiling ako. Pero nawala sa kanya ang atensyon ko nang mahagilap ang mariing tingin
ni Reeve sa akin. I raised a challenging brow at him. Pero napairap din ako nang
makitang lumapit sa kanya 'yung Engineer Castro. Ano nga ulit pangalan? Lisel?
"Lunch mo Engineer Reeve oh," she placed a styrofoam and gave Reeve her sexy smile.

"No. I'm full, Lisel." Tanggi ni Reeve at ibinalik sa kanya ang styro. His brows
furrowed. Gosh! Halatang gusto siya nung co-engineer niya!

I rolled my eyes at him when he looked at me again.

"Yasmin, do you want some lemon juice?" Alok ni Benjamin. "I can get you some if
you want, boyfriend duty ko since dun din naman punta natin," he smirked
confidently.

"Ako na," I stood up and walked to get some fresh lemon juice. But then I pursed my
lips when Reeve stood up as well. Lumapit ako sa may container. I filled my styro
cup but I got distracted when Reeve stood beside me to get some water beside the
lemon juice jug.

Amoy na amoy ko ang pamilyar na mabangong amoy niya. I groaned when I remembered
kung paano ko pinaglihian ang amoy niya.

Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko nang mapatingin si Reeve sa akin dahil sa pag-
ungol ko. He eyed my lips before his jaw clenched.

"Fakshit!" I quickly closed the jug when my cup was full. Sa pagkataranta ko,
natapon ang ilan sa sahig.

Yasi ang tanga!

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" paghingi ko ng tawad kay Reeve nang makita kong nabasa
konti ang pantalon niya dahil sa pagkatapon ko sa juice.
I placed the cup at the table. Kumuha ako ng tissue sa gilid at akmang lalapitan
siya kaso mahina akong napamura nang matabig ko ang baso ng lemon juice. It
splashed all over my clothes and on Reeve's polo.

"Holy shit, sorry!" I panicked and walked to him but my sandals slipped. Mabilis
akong humawak sa braso ni Reeve bago pa man ako mahulog. And his hands were fast
enough to wrap around my waist.

"Pucha, Yasi," he whispered, holding me tightly so I wouldn't fall off.

Sa pagkagulat ko, napamura ako at tumayo. "Engineer, I'm so sorry!" paghingi ko ng

paumanhin. Naulit na naman 'yung nangyari sa event! I groaned frustratedly when I
took sight of his wet polo.

"Architect Alvares and Engineer De Marco! Goodness, you're both wet!" Singhap ni
Ma'am Delado.

"Architect! Eto po malinis na cloth!" Lapit ni Felicia. Tinanggap ko iyon.

Nahiya ako nang makitang nakatingin sa amin ni Reeve ang mga tao dito sa loob.
Benjamin stood up and walked to me.

"Yasi, you okay? Ano bang ginawa niyo?" He asked.

"Nothing. Just my clumsiness," I almost scoffed at him.

Pagtingin ko kay Reeve, na-guilty ako nang makita ko siyang pinupunasan ang damit
niya. Nagsalubong ang magkabilang kilay niya. His face turned serious.
"Engineer De Marco," kuha ko sa atensyon niya.

He did not look at me. He just wiped his clothed with his handkerchief.

Napatingin ako sa pintuan nang bumukas iyon at iniluwa si... Engineer Galvante? He
stopped whistling when he saw me and Reeve.

"Langya, bakit basa kayo Engineer De Marco? Pati ba naman sa ganyan kailangang
goals kayo?" He chuckled.

I glared at him. Hindi rin siya pinansin ni Reeve.

"Uy, sorry na," I whispered at Reeve.

Reeve looked at me and sighed. He shook his head and looked at my dress. His eyes
lingered on my chest. I unconsciously looked at it too. At malakas akong
napasinghap nang makitang halos see through na ang white na damit ko at nakikita
ang black na bra ko!

"Shit," mahinang mura ko. Lumapit si Engineer Galvante ngunit humarang si Reeve
para hindi ako makita.

"Paolo, give me your jacket," malamig na sabi ni Reeve habang diretso ang tingin sa
mukha ko.

"Huh?!" Engineer Galvante asked. "Bakit pati jacket ko–"

"Your jacket, Engineer Galvante. Papalitan ko na lang. Give it to me," Reeve

muttered demandingly at him.

Nanlalaki ang mga mata ni Paolo. Kaagad niyang hinubad ang jacket at binigay kay
Reeve.

"Isuot mo," Reeve told me as he placed the jacket around my shoulders. My lips
parted but still I wore it.

"Thank you," I said awkwardly.

"Yasmin," Benjamin looked at Reeve seriously. But Reeve didn't spare him a glance.

"Uhhh," I gulped and tried to find the right words. "Let's go out and change
first,"

Reeve just nodded and followed me when I started walking.

"Ma'am Delado I'm so sorry for the mess,"

She nodded understandingly. "It's okay Architect. Go get changed. You too Engineer
De Marco,"

"Felicia,"

"Madam lilinisin ko po. Okay lang," bulong niya sa akin kaya nginitihan ko siya.
"Thank you,"
"Sama ako, Engineer!" Makulit na singit ni Engineer Galvante nang makalabas kami ng
conference room ni Reeve.

"You came too late. Then you're leaving again?" Reeve raised a brow at him.

Napakamot lang sa ulo si Engineer Galvante tsaka ngumuso na parang bata. "Sige na
nga maiiwan na 'ko,"

"Engineer De Marco," I took his attention when we reached the parking. "Ahm ano..
may spare clothes kang dala?"

"Yeah. What about you?" Paos niyang tanong.

I bit my lip and shook my head nervously. "Uuwi na lang muna ako sa condo ko.
Malapit lang naman mula rito,"

Reeve frowned. "I'll come with you,"

"Ha?!" Gulat kong tanong. What the heck! Na-realize kong walang poise ang
pagtatanong ko kaya tumikhim ako.

"Sasama ka sa akin?" Muli kong tanong.

"The lemon juice is all over me, Architect Alvares. I need to get a shower. My
condo is far from here," He looked away.

Tinignan ko ang damit niya at nakitang basa rin pati ang pantalon niya. I wonder...
baka pati 'yung underwea– Yasi tumigil ka!
Kasalanan ko rin naman kung bakit siya nabasa kaya tumango ako. Even his
explanation is valid.

"Sige, dala mo ba kotse mo?" I asked. Ngunit napatigil ako nang mapansin ang isang
gwapong itim na Ferrari sa tabi ng silver BMW na kotse ko.

"Oo,"

"Nasan? 'Yun ba?" I pointed the most expensive car parked in here.

Reeve pursed his lips. "Yes,"

"Wow ang gwapo, 'tol!" Namamanghang singhap ko at napangiwi nang ma-realize ko ang
itinawag ko sa kanya.

When I looked at him, his eyes were dark with amusement in his eyes. Tumikhim siya
ay nag-iwas ng tingin. Naging seryoso ulit ang mukha.

" Mababasa 'yung kotse mo kapag ginamit mo 'yun. Sabay na lang tayo. We'll use my
car?"

He stared at me and smirked coldly. "I don't really care if my car gets wet,
Architect Alvares,"

"Understood pero mahal ang gas," I defended.

Umangat ang sulok ng labi niya. "Fact. That's why we'll use my car," Reeve
chuckled. Namangha ako sa pagtawa niya.

He opened the shotgun seat of his car and gestured me to get in.

"I'll drive," he huskily said.

Para ata akong naengkanto sa tunog ng boses niya kaya wala sa sarili akong tumango
at pumasok sa kotse niya. I licked my lower lip when I smelled his expensive
perfume all over his car. Mabango shet!

Buong byahe ay tahimik kami. Minsan para pa akong manyak kasi sinusulyapan ko ang
kamay niyang nakahawak sa manibela. His veins were showing and it's such a huge
turn on for me.

Pati ata ang tigang na pepe ko kusang nabasa na rin. Argh shit!

"Ugh, I'm so wet!" I moaned softly.

"What?" Reeve asked, gripping the steering wheel tightly.

Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko at umiling. "Wala, sabi ko basa 'yung damit ko,"

Tinuro ko ang direksyon kung nasaan ang hotel hanggang sa makarating kami doon. We
got inside the lift. He followed my strides silently, hawak niya ang bag kung saan
nakalagay ang mga damit niya. He's an engineer, it's normal for him to have spare
clothes since he always visits the sites of his project.
"Mauna ka na. Naroon 'yung banyo sa loob ng kuwarto ko," Turo ko.

Na-conscious ako nang tignan niya ang damit ko tsaka umiling.

"No, you go first. Susunod ako," kibit balikat niya habang inililibot ang tingin sa
tahimik na condo ko. Dito kami tumira nila Tatay habang ginagawa pa lang ang bahay.
It's lifeless here since ako lang umuuwi dito kapag pagod ako.

"Well uhh okay?"

Matapos kong kumuha ng ilang damit sa kuwarto, pumasok na ako sa banyo para
magshower. Hindi ako nagtagal sa banyo dahil alam kong may susunod sa akin. I
quickly wore a white sleeveless top and a silver pencil skirt. Then I topped it
with a silver coat that stops on my thighs, which I folded the sleeves below my
elbows.

"Ay halimaw!" Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko nang paglabas ko ay naka-upo si Reeve sa

kama ko at mariing nakamasid sa akin.

I gulped when I noticed that he's topless. Nag-iwas agad ako ng tingin bago pa
tumulo ang laway ko. Halatang inaalagaan niya hanggang ngayon ang kanyang katawan.
His abs are still waving proudly at me. Hayop na mga pandesal kayo! Ang sarap
niyong tikman! Rawr!

"Your turn, Engineer De Marco," I stated. "May extra towel sa loob. Gamitin mo
'yung nasa cabinet,"

Napansin ko ang paghagod niya ng tingin sa katawan ko. Reeve sighed before he stood
up and walked towards the bathroom.

Hinintay ko siya. Pumunta muna ako sa kusina para uminom konti ng wine. I washed
the cup before returning it to the dish rack. Paglingong ko, napasinghap ako nang
makita si Reeve. Walang hiya kong pinuna ang suot niya.

He's wearing a silver polo! What is this?! Why are we matching clothes?!

Napailing ako saka siya nginitihan ng tipid. "You look good," pormal na sabi ko.

Reeve stopped for a moment. He gulped and nodded lazily. "Likewise," he shrugged.

We headed out after.

"Hoy! Sa'n ka papunta! This is the opposite way to the company!" Sikmat ko sa kanya
nang mapansin kong iba ang direksyong pinupuntahan niya.

"I know," he said boredly. "Gutom ako. I want to grab some lunch,"

"Gutom ka naman pala! E bakit mo tinanggihan 'yung alok nung Engineer Castro
sa'yo?!" Meron pa siyang sinasabing 'I'm full' e gutom naman pala mga alaga niya sa
tiyan! Pero shet bakit ko sinabi 'yon! Baka sabihin niya, nakikinig ako sa usapan
nila! Hindi ah,

"Wala akong gana kanina," he responded with his brows furrowed.

"So anong role ko ngayon? Kasama mo na kumain?" Iritadong asik ko.

"You didn't eat lunch either. You need to eat," Reeve argued. He sounded mad.
Inis ko siyang sinamaan ng tingin. "That doesn't give you the right to take me out
for lunch just to eat with you! They are waiting for us at the company,"

"Edi maghintay sila," walang kuwentang sagot niya.

"Gago ka ba? What are you? Ikaw ba ang boss? Ha?!"

"No. But they need me," kalmadong sagot niya. "And please stop shouting,"

Huminga lang ako ng malalim para pakalmahin ang sarili ko. Itinabi niya ang
sasakyan sa isang restaurant.

"What do you want to eat?" He asked when we arrived inside. Umismid ako.

"Ikaw," kibit balikat ko. That's when I realized how wrong that sounded. "I mean
ikaw ang bahala!" I corrected myself.

Reeve just pursed his lips. "You still like barbecue right?" Seryosong tanong niya.

Natigilan ako sa tanong na iyon. So he still remembers my favorite food?

Afte lunch, we headed back to the company.

"Engineer De Marco," Lisel's face lit up almost instantly when we entered the
conference room. I glanced at Reeve who just nodded at her. Alam ba niyang gusto
siya nung co-engineer niya?
"Sabay kayo?" Engineer Galvante asked dramatically. Chismoso!

Hindi ko siya sinagot. Bahala si Reeve sumagot jan!

"Where's the final blueprint?" Reeve asked him, changing the topic. Engineer
Galvante looked at me and grinned teasingly. Para siyang tangang tumawa mag-isa.

"Nasa kotse ko, Engineer! Uy kayo ah, pareho pa kayo ng kulay ng suot! Matching,
parang couple," Masiglang sagot ni Paulo. His eyes were teasing.

I faked a cough when he turned to look at me. Engineer Galvante smiled at me.

"Dito ka na sa tabi ko maupo, Architect Alvares!" He pulled the chair beside him.
Pinagtitinginan na rin kami ng iba. Sa hiya ko ay tumango ako.

Akmang tatabi na sana ako sa kanya ngunit hinawakan ako ni Reeve sa braso at hinila
pabalik. I looked at him questioningly when he pulled the other chair beside the
chair that Engineer Galvante motioned me to seat at.

"Umupo ka sa tabi ko," Reeve whispered. "Sa tabi ko lang, huwag sa iba," supladong
sabi niya. He licked his lower lip and looked away.

.....
Quarantine, Friday, pm.
06/19/20

        Chapter 31 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

Yasi
"Yasmin, sit in your proper sit, here beside me" Saad ni Benjamin.

I almost rolled my eyes. Proper sit? Huwaw, ano 'to? Klasrum?! Sa klasrum may
batas, bawal mag-transfer seat?

Tumikhim lang ako at naupo sa dati kong inuupuan, sa tabi ni Benji. Hindi ko na
sinubukang sulyapan sina Reeve at Paolo.

"Okay let's resume on our meeting," marahang sabi ni Ma'am Delado at pasimpleng
hinagod ng tingin ang kabuuan ni Reeve.

The discussion went on. I listened carefully as they settled the following
instructions.

"In that case we need to classify the materials needed. Is it possible to meet the
exact deadline, Engineer De Marco?" Pagbaling ko kay Reeve na mukhang nagulat sa
pagtanong ko ngunit hindi niya ipinahalata.

"It is, once the budget is sustained. After months or so, we would need bigger
budget for possible changes. The hotel resort is no joke since it's large. Its
capacity must be met through completion of the needed budget and construction one
way or another, " He looks so calm and professional as he responded.

"Which means we would need additional funds to adjust for the changes. For that
matter, the financial statement for the supplies must be monitored thoroughly. And
I think I would need to polish the designs more because Ma'am Delado suggested we
incorporate restaurant in the building as well," saad ko.

"Makes sense," Reeve nodded seriously. "Push through with that."

After talking for a few more minutes, I managed to look calm despite of Reeve's
blank face. Nagbalik ang sobrang kaseryosohan sa mukha niya. Ni hindi na niya ako
tinatapunan ng tingin.

"Meeting adjourned. Leave safely," Ma'am Delado announced.

Kinuha ko na ang mga gamit ko. Isinabit ko na ang bag ko sa balikat ko at

nagmamadaling lumabas.

"Yasmin!" tumigil ako at nilingon si Benjamin. "Why are you in a rush?"

"I have errands to run. Bakit?" I looked at my wrist watch and blew a breath when I
saw that it's almost 4 pm.

E nag-promise pa ako sa anak ko na sasamahan ko siya sa park. Tas sobrang late ko

na pala!

Bago pa man makapagsalita si Benjamin, inunahan ko na siya.

"Sorry, Benji. But I really need to go. Let's talk some other time,"

Nakita kong sabay lumabas ng conference room sina Engineer De Marco at Engineer
Lisel Castro. Engineer Castro was giggling like a teenager while saying something
to Reeve. Naghaharutan na naman ata sila. I gave Benjamin a nod before leaving.

"I thought you're coming home late, Mommy," Kiel walked to me and opened his arms.
Agad ko siyang binuhat at hinalikan sa pisngi.

"I'm so sorry, anak. Mommy's meeting got extended. Forgive me, please?" Pinupog ko
ang pisngi niya ng halik.
"Stop it Mommy! Tita Liv is staring!" Parang binatang pigil sa akin ni Kiel. Nahiya
ata!

I looked at Livy and laughed with her when she bursted out. Lumapit siya sa amin at
guguluhin sana ang buhok ni Kiel pero umiwas ang anak ko.

"Not my hair, tita sexy," Kiel complained, frowning.

Napakagat ako sa labi nang marinig iyon mula kay Kiel. At habang tinititigan ko
siya, para talaga siyang si Reeve. The preference doesn't only fit on their same
physical features but also in the way he acts and talk. Namana niya kay Reeve ang
ilang ugali nito. I didn't know that was possible.

Niyakap ko ng mahigpit ang anak ko. I smiled softly and ruffled his hair. Kami lang
ni Tatay ang pinapayagan niyang galawin ang buhok niya.

"Arte mo naman baby Kiel!" Livy laughed.

"Change ka na muna, anak. Tapos punta tayo sa park. Okay ba?"

"Yes mommy!" Kiel exclaimed excitedly and kissed me on the cheek.

"Paano ka? Sasama ka ba?" Tanong ko kay Livy.

"Oo syempre! Mag-isa ko nga lang! Sasamahan ko kayo"

"Anyare sa inyo nung ka-date mo?"

" Oo nga pala, about that. We don't click! Gwapo pero ang hambog grabe!" Sigaw
niya. "Niyayabang sa'kin 'yung mga yaman niya. Paki ko naman sa kayamanan niya?!
Isaksak niya sa baga niya!"

"Which only means that you're stuck being single again," pang-iinis ko sa kanya.
"Balik tigang ka na naman,"

Livy stopped when she heard me say that. She shifted to her other foot and raised a
brow at me. 'Yung tingin na parang handang makipagrambulan. She even crossed her
hands over her chest and looked at me challengingly.

"What a statement! At least ako one month lang. Ikaw nga five years!" She shot
back.

"Punyet–" nawala ang ngiti ko at sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.

"Speechless ka kasi... totoo! Limang taong walang dilig! And the truth will set you
free," Tumawa pa ang gaga dahil alam niyang pinipigilan kong huwag siyang murahin
dahil kalong ko ang anak ko. I just gave her a fake smile.

"Maiwan ka jan! Paliliguan ko lang si Kiel tapos labas na tayo," ang gaga niya. Ang
totoo naman din, hindi lang one month na wala siyang dilig, eight years! Walo,
tinalo pa 'ko!

"Sure. I'll wait."

Ako na nagpaligo kay Kiel. Wala si Tatay kasi namasada sa jeep niya since
nagboluntaryo pala si Livy na bantayan si Kiel habang nandito siya. Sinabi ko naman
kay Tatay na huwag na siyang magtrabaho dahil kaya kong kumayod na para sa amin.
Pero gusto pa rin daw niyang ipagpatuloy ang pamamasada sa tuwing may
nagboboluntaryo na bantayan si Kiel. Tatay Romualdo loves taking care of Kiel
though.

"Mommy kailan ko makikita si Daddy?" Kiel asked all of a sudden.

Napatigil ako sa pagbutones sa polo niya. I looked at him and cupped his chin. My
face is painted with so much guilt! Palaging tinatanong ni Kiel ang tungkol sa
Daddy niya. Kung bakit daw 'yung ibang mga bata, may tatay, siya wala.

And I keep feeding him lies. Sinasabi ko na umalis ang Daddy niya at pumunta sa
abroad, which is true. Palagi kong ipinapangako na kapag naka-uwi na ang Daddy
niya, magkikita na sila. And now that Reeve is actually back, I cannot find the
strength to admit to him regarding our son.

Ni hindi ko nga alam kung ano na ang nangyari sa kanya! Kung may girlfriend ba
siya, fiancé or worst, asawa! Tangina iniisip ko pa lang, kumikirot na ang dibdib
ko. I can't afford to think na nakipaghiwalay ako sa kanya habang pinagbubuntis ko
ang anak namin. Tapos ilang taon ko nang ipinagkait kay Kiel ang karapatan niyang
makilala ang Daddy niya. Nangungulila na siya. But I always postpone it! Kasi
natatakot ako.... na baka hindi matanggap ni Reeve o baka–

"Is Daddy still far away? Why is he not coming home?" Kiel asked again.

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin at mabilis pinunasan ang luhang pumatak mula sa mata ko.
Hinarap ko ang anak ko at itinuloy ang pagbutones sa polo niya.

"Soon, baby. You'll meet Daddy soon. Konting hintay pa ha?" Para makapaghanda man
lang ako.

Kiel looked sad but he nodded. "Do I look like Dad too?"
"Yes, anak. You look so much like your Daddy." I smiled and fixed his hair. Totoo
naman.

Saglit siyang napaisip. Kiel scratched his chin before blinking. He looked so cute
doing that.

"What's his name, Mommy? Can you please tell me his name?"

I gulped. My son is even begging just to know his father's name! Habang 'yung tatay
niya e katrabaho ko lang! This is crazy. Kasalanan ko 'to.

Pero hindi ko ipagkakait sa kanya ang tungkol sa Tatay niya. He has the right to
learn about his own Dad. He deserves it. He is entitled to it.

"Reeve, baby. Reeve De Marco 'yung pangalan ng Daddy mo," Makatotohanang sagot ko.

I watched how Kiel's eyes twinkled as he heard his father's name. Para niyang
pinag-aaralan sa isip niya ang narinig.

"Reeve... Reeve Dimacow!" He tried to spell it out but failed.

Mahina akong natawa. "Anak, it's De Marco. Reeve De Marco,"

Tumango tango siya. At muling sinubukang sambitin.

"Reeve De Marco..."
"Correct," I felt a pang of pain in my heart when his father's name rolled off on
his tongue. The unfamiliar name for him sounded so sweet when he muttered it.

"What is his work, Mommy?" Kiel's curiousness is building up. The curiousness I
need to fill up. Lumalaki na siya at napapatanong na siya tungkol sa tatay niya.
Nagkakamuwang na siya sa mga bagay-bagay. This is normal for a kid.

Saglit akong tumikhim. Bumalik sa isip ko ang matalim na tingin ni Reeve sa akin. I
understand if he is mad at me. Or he can't afford to offer me a genuine smile.
Sinaktan ko siya ng sobra. Nakipaghiwalay ako. Ginamit ko ang isang kaibigan para
lang saktan siya lalo. And I took away his right of fatherhood. Itinago ko mula sa
kanya ang tungkol sa anak namin.

Karapatan niyang magalit. I am not against it.

I pushed back Kiel's hair and pulled up his pant. Hinalikan ko siya sa pisngi at
masuyong nginitihan. Kiel remained staring at me, waiting for my answer on his
queries about his father.

"He's an engineer,"

"What's an engineer, mommy?" He asked.

Binuhat ko na siya pagkatapos ko siyang ayusan. Pinaupo ko siya sa kandungan ko,

paharap sa akin.

"An engineer is the one who builds a house," simpleng sagot ko upang maintindihan
niya.

"What about you? You make houses too, mommy, right?"

I smiled. "Yes, I draw the house. And the engineer builds it! They make my drawing
real,"

Kiel nodded but frowned, like he's trying to understand it clearly.

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Pag-iiba ko ng usapan. Sinubukan ko.

Kiel looked at me. Para pa rin siyang nag-iisip.

"An Engineer!" He exclaimed. "I want to be like Daddy!"

Nagulat ako sa sinabi niya. Napaawang ang bibig ko. My heart ached for him. For his
curiosity about Reeve.

Sa huli ay bumuntong hininga ako at tumayo na habang buhay siya. "Okay, if that's
what you want. Engineer then," Pagngiti ko sa kanya.

Ayaw niya maging architect gaya ko? Kamukha na nga niya ang Daddy niya, gusto rin
niyang maging inhinyero gaya ni Reeve? Oh, ang unfair na ah!

"Yasi, parating na raw si Roberto," Livy informed me while I'm driving.

"Talaga?! Kelan pa siya nakauwi dito sa Manila? Wala ba siyang flight ngayon?"

"Wala, kaya nga umuwi," she said... obviously.

"Oh? Si Robi pala, 'di mo ba type?" Nanunudyong tanong ko sa kanya.

"Si Roberto?! Ew Yasi!" Livy made a disgusted face. "He's our bestfriend! Bakit ko
papatulan 'yon?!"

Ngumisi lang ako.

"Sa totoo lang, kung hindi ko pa mahal si Reeve, baka pinatos ko na si Roberto nung
nanligaw siya," natatawang pagtatapat ko. "Even if we deny it, Robi is hot.
Makalaglag panty rin ang lokong 'yun,"

Totoo. Gwapo siya. Magaling. Makisig. Athletic kasi swimmer at basketball player.
He's an ideal man for women. And he's also my bestfriend. Magkaibigan sila ni Livy,
high school bestfriends. Livy introduced me to him nung nasa Bulacan pa kami. And
yeah, hindi lang pala si Livy ang nakakaalam tungkol kay Kiel, pati rin pala ang
lokong 'yun.

"Hot?! Ano siya, spicy hot sauce?! Saang banda ang hot?" Livy muttered back.

"Tito Robi!" Kiel squealed when he heard Robi's name.

"You heard that, babe? Tito Robi is coming at the park with us!" siguradong
matutuwa na naman ang anak ko. Lintik lang, kung si Livy ang paborito niyang tita,
si Roberto naman ang paborito niyang tito. At kung tutuusin, kung papipiliin si
Kiel kung si Livy ba o si Robi, di hamak na pipiliin niya ang Tito Robi niya.

"I miss Tito!" Halatado nga.

"Yeah, your Tita Livy misses him too," I stated and smirked at Livy who scoffed at
me. Binigyan niya ako ng pekeng ngiti.

"Of course! Ilang araw na rin siyang busy sa pagpapalipad ng eroplano. Malamang,
miss ko talaga siya!" Livy defended herself.

"Okay,"

"Hay nako Yasi! Stop shipping us together because our relationship's highest level
will only settle in being bestfriends. Ni hindi ko nakikita ang sarili ko na ka-
relasyon ang piloto na 'yun," makatotohanang sabi niya kaya napailing ako. "It's
like incest kapag naging kami," tawa niya.

"Sayang, bagay kasi talaga kayo," they fit together. "Pero sabagay, parang ganun
rin lang si Roberto sa'yo. Pansin ko nga na talagang magkaibigan lang ang turing
niyo sa isa't isa,"

"To be honest, pinigilan ko siya nung sinabi niya sa akin na liligawan ka niya,"
she laughed. "Kasi nga alam kong patay na patay ka pa nga sa ex mo! Pero
nagpumilit, ayun nabuking ang sekreto mo, nalaman niya ang tungkol kay Kiel. Aba!
Tinalo pa ako, naging mas close na sila ng baby boy mo!"

Patay na patay ako kay Reeve?! Di siya sure ah!

"Lalaki nga kasi silang dalawa, kaya siguro," pampalubag loob kong sabi sa kanya.
"Wawa ka naman, mas gusto niya si Robi kaysa sa'yo,"

Inirapan niya lang ako at may kinalikot sa phone niya. Ngumuso ako nang maalala ang
binigay ni Engineer De Marco na calling card niya. Hindi ko pa pala nasi-save sa
contacts ko. Nasa bag ko pa.

Pagbaba namin sa park, lumawak ang ngiti ko nang makita si Robi na nakasandal sa
kotse niya doon sa parking. Hawak niya sa kamay ang phone niya, nasa tenga niya,
may katawag ata.

"Ayun si Tito pogi mo oh!" Turo ko kay Kiel. My son excitedly ran to Roberto and
raised his hands. Gusto ata na magpakarga. Nakita kong nag-angat si Robi sa amin at
kumaway bago niya natatawang binuhat si Kiel.

Robi and I became bestfriends too like how I am with Livy. Parang joke na rin sa
amin 'yung panliligaw niya sa akin noon.

Ilang sandali pa ay tinapos niya ang tawag, tinago ang phone sa bulsa at lumapit sa
gawi namin ni Livy habang karga ang anak ko.

"O buhay ka pa pala?" Livy stated when Robi moved to kiss her on the cheek.

"Ah hinde, walking dead siguro," pambabara ni Robi sa kanya. He also leaned to give
me a kiss on the cheek.

"Pilosopo, tse!" Livy punched him lightly on the arms.

"May nabasa ako. Sabi don', every girl is a doll. Either barbie or anabelle,"
sumilay ang isang nakakainis na ngiti sa labi ni Robi. "Si Yasi papasa na barbie.
Ikaw siguro, Annabelle ka," wika niya kay Livy na iritado siyang hinampas sa batok.

"Aray! Nananakit siya oh!" Robi said while laughing. Natawa na rin ako.

"Ikaw, bro? Laro na tayo gusto mo?" Baling niya sa anak ko. Kiel nodded and showed
his thumbs up. Tumawa si Robi saka na niya sinamahan si Kiel sa paglalaro doon sa
kid's park.

"Nakakainis!" Livy shook her head. "Umuwi na nga lang mula sa dalawang magkasunod
na flight niya, tapos ganyan pa bungad niya? Huwaw ha,"

"Parang 'di ka na nasanay! Ganyan naman talaga si Roberto," I chuckled.

Livy grimaced. "Kahit Captain Guevara na tawag sa kanya, piloto na siya, pero
immature pa din,"

Tumawa lang ako.

Kinaumagahan, kinuha ni Roberto ang anak ko. Siya na raw muna magbabantay. Ibabalik
niya daw sa akin mamayang gabi. Siya na raw ang susundo sa anak ko doon sa school
nito at magbo-bonding raw sila. Hinayaan ko na since gusto rin naman ni Kiel.

May meeting ulit ngayon sa kompanya kaya dumiretso na ako doon. My phone beeped.

From Benjamin:
The meeting started already. Where are you?

Napamura ako nang makitang late na nga ako. Late kasi akong gumising. Tapos first
day of menstruation ko ngayon! Nagmadali akong pumasok sa building matapos maipark
ang kotse ko.

Punyemas! Late na nga talaga ako dahil pagpasok ko, on-going na ang meeting.
Kasalanan ng period ko!

"I'm sorry for being late. Traffic," I reasoned out. Medyo nagulo pa ang buhok ko
dahil sa pagtakbo ko. At medyo hinihingal ako pero hindi ko na lang pinahalata.

"It's okay, Architect Alvares," Ma'am Delado acknowledged my presence. "Take a

seat."

Naupo ako sa tabi ng co-architect ko na si Germain. "Hi Architect!" Magiliw na bati

sa akin ni Germain.

"Good morning, Architect Germain," ngiti ko pabalik.

Sa kaliwa ko ay si Benjamin na ngumiti nang magtama ang paningin namin. I gave him
a slight nod before listening to the topic. Ngunit hindi ko maiwasang tapunan ng
tingin ang taong wala man lang kabuhay buhay ang mukha niya.

Engineer De Marco sa wearing a formal black polo tucked on his pants. He has a
black belt. I bit my lip when I remembered the belt he left to me before I broke up
with him. Naroon sa closet ko 'yung dalawang polo shirt niya tapos 'yung
personalized varsity jacket niya pati 'yung paborito kong belt niya. Sinusuot ko
lagi 'yung mga polo niya noon, at hanggang ngayon sa tuwing lumalabas ako.

Reeve has a pen on his hand. Nilalaro niya iyon habang mariing nakikinig. Like the
usual, his sleeves were folded up on his elbows.

I looked away when I noticed that even the other girl engineer beside him was
checking him out. Kumunot ang noo ko. It's not Engineer Castro but I can remember
her face. Kasama rin ata siya sa team ni Reeve.

"What's the name of the other engineer beside Engineer Castro?" Mahinang tanong ko
kay Benjamin.

"Engineer Joana Romero," Benji leaned closer and whispered to me.

Tumango ako. Ngunit nahuli ko si Reeve na nakatingin sa amin ni Benjamin. He looked

away and stared down at his documents. Walang pinagbago ang facial expression niya.
I glanced at Engineer Romero and Engineer Castro. They both like Reeve, obviously.
Bulag lang ang hindi makakapansin. Ngumuso ako at humalukipkip. I am sure they're
not the only women who admires Reeve!

Sa loob ng limang taon, hindi ko lubos maisip kung ano na ang mga nangyari sa
kanya. Many women might have flocked in line to be with him. Did he date other
women? May nakarelasyon ba siya? May girlfriend ba siya ngayon? O baka may
nililigawan ba siya? Fiancée?

Para akong mababaliw kakaisip! Bumuntong hininga lang ako. Pinikit ko saglit ang
mga mata ko nang maramdaman ko ang pananakit ng puson ko. I moved my hands down on
my tummy and inhaled sharply.

I can feel it again! 'Yung parang tinutusok ng libo-libong sinulid ang puson ko! At
pakiramdam ko parang mapupunit ang puke ko sa sakit na nararamdaman ko.

"Lintik," mahinang bulalas ko. I hate it when this happens! Lalo na sa simula ng
period ko. From the first to third day, this happens.

"Hey, are you okay? You look unwell," Benjamin asked after the meeting. Lunch na.

Tumikhim ako. "Nothing that I cannot handle,"

"Are you sure? You're pale," he said. "Do you want me to take you to the clinic?"

"No. Huwag na. I said I'm fine," pagtanggi ko.

"Madam Architect! Lunch niyo po!" Alok ni Felicia sa akin, hawak ang isang styro.
Ngumiti ako at tumango. "Thank you, Felicia," tinanggap ko iyon at inilagay sa
lamesa.

Tinignan ko iyon at bumuntong hininga. Wala akong ganang kumain dahil sa pagkirot
ng puson ko. Lumunok ako nang biglang sumakit ulit. Mapupuno na ata ang napkin na
suot ko. I need to change my pad.

Kinuha ko ang bottle of water at uminom doon. Then I stood up. Benjamin looked at
me inquiringly.

"Alis na ako," kailangan kong hugasan ang puke ko at magpalit ng napkin. Also, I
badly need to rest because I think I would faint anytime.

"Engineer De Marco, kinuhan na kita ng lunch. Heto oh," I heard Engineer Romero say
from the side. Wow, parang si Engineer Castro lang ah. They always offer him lunch.

I hang my bag on my shoulders and bid my goodbye to the Ma'am Delado, the C.E.O.
Mabuti na lang at tapos na ang meeting.

Napalunok ako nang mapagtanto na ang init ng pakiramdam ko. I held on the closest
chair to me when I felt my vision turning. Pumikit ako at inayos muna ang sarili
ko.

"Architect Alvares, okay lang po ba kayo?" Architect Germain asked. Siya kasi ang
pinakamalapit sa akin. Tumango ako at hindi ipinahalata ang nararamdaman ko.

"Yes, I am," ngiti ko sa kanya. "Enjoy your lunch,"

From my peripheral vision, I saw Reeve look at my direction. But I badly need to
leave now. Kaya naglakad na ako paalis. I pushed the door open. Ngunit napahawak
ako ng mahigpit sa doorknob nang mahilo ako.

Lintik na period ito! This has been my problem ever since. Sometimes like right
now, when I menstruate, para akong may sakit.

My lips parted when I smelled Reeve's familiar scent from behind. Kaya lumingon
ako. Nakita ko siyang nakunot noo habang nakatingin sa akin ng maigi.

"May... problema ba?" He slowly asked.

Umiling ako bilang pagtanggi. Huminga ako ng malalim at binitawan ang doorknob
ngunit mahina akong napamura nang umikot ang paningin ko.

I felt Reeve hold my shoulders to steady me when my body leaned back

unintentionally. Nilingon ko siya at nakitang umiling siya. He pursed his lips and
sighed.

"Can you walk without fainting?" Reeve asked.

"Huh?"

"Hutdog," supladong pambabara niya.

I glared at him. Lumabas ako, sumunod siya at sinara ang pintuan. Walang epekto ang
masamang tingin ko sa kanya.

But then I noticed that he shifted on his feet awkwardly. He scratched the back of
his head, looking so nervous. He opened his mouth to say something but then he shut
it again, deciding to stay silent.

Kumuyom ang kamao ko nang sumakit na naman ang puson ko. Pero tinanong ko pa din
kung bakit para siyang nababalisa.

"Why? What's with that look?" Tanong ko.

"You have...uhh," Reeve gulped and scratched his head again. "You have a spot on
your pant. May tagos ka." He uncomfortably whispered.

Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko. 'Yung pisngi ko, uminit lalo. I feel embarassed! Ngunit
sa situwasyon ko ngayon, mas concerned ako sa pananakit ng puson ko.

"Do you have the things you need to change?" He carfully asked, frowning.

I groaned lighty when I felt blood rushing down below. "Yes,"

"Kaya mong umalis mag-isa?" He asked. Natigilan ako sa tanong niya. Why did that
simple question has double meaning for me?

"Yes, you don't need to be concerned,"

"I am not concerned," Reeve denied seriously.

Tumango lang ako. "Then I'm leaving now," wika ko. Wala na akong paki kung may
tagos man ako o wala. Mas importante sa akin ang makauwi para makapagpalit at
humiga sa kama ko.
Humakbang na ako palayo sa kanya. Subalit nakakadalawang hakbang pa lang ako nang
umikot muli ang paningin ko. I gasped when large hands made their way around my
hips to support my weight.

"So much for saying you can walk," Reeve muttered coldly.

"I said–"

"Shut up. I'll carry you," putol niya sa iba pa na sasabihin ko.

"Reeve,"

"I said shut up. You almost fainted, Architect Alvares. Now let me carry you,"
Reeve sounded mad. "Ihahatid kita sa condo mo, sa ayaw at sa gusto mo. Refuse and I
won't think twice of taking you to my condo." He warned before carrying me.
Natahimik ako sa kaseryosohan niya.

.....
Quarantine, Wednesday, pm.
06/24/20

        Chapter 32    [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
#32

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Yasi

"My condo is nearer than yours," Reeve said after placing me on the shotgun seat of
his car. Nasa kabilang kamay niya ang bag ko.
Pinagtitinginan kami ng mga empleyado kanina habang buhat niya ako sa kompanya. But
I'll just worry about it tomorrow. As well as my decisions at the moment.

"Seatbelt." He reminded.

I weakly pulled the seatbelt but groaned when the pain on my tummy worsened.

Reeve sighed before he leaned closer to do it. He secured my seatbelt and checked
it properly then placed my bag at the backseat.

"Thank you," I muttered lowly. "And ihatid mo na lang ako sa condo ko. Para
makapagpahinga na rin ako," nanghihinang sagot ko.

Ayokong pumasok sa condo niya. At alam kong ayaw niya rin na pumunta ako doon. He
just probably told me about his condo just for generosity... I think.

"Sige," Reeve nodded. "Rest if you want. I'll wake you up when we get there,"

Umungol lang ako bilang tugon habang nakapikit pa rin. Kung si Benjamin siguro ang
kasama ko, hindi ako mapapanatag o makakatulog. It's different when it comes to
Reeve because when I'm with him, I always feel so safe. I know I'm safe.

It was not long before I dozed off.

"Architect Alvares," nagising ako sa mahinang paggising sa akin ni Reeve.

"Hmm,"

" We're here. Can you walk by yourself?" Reeve asked, watching every emotion in my
face.

"I guess I can. Kaya ko. I'm taking the elevator anyway," kinalas ko ang seatbelt.
Lumabas siya ng kotse at pinagbuksan ako ng pinto.

My heart leaped with that gesture but I did not show it. Bumaba ako ng sasakyan at
hahakbang na sana ako ngunit huminto ako nang may mapagtanto ako. I held the hem of
my branded blouse and turned to Reeve. He just looked at me, waiting for what I'm
going to say with his brow raised at me.

"Uhm ano," I need something to use to cover up my butt! Pero nahihiya akong
magsabi. I couldn't even open my mouth! Nakatingin lang ako kay Reeve.

Reeve stared at me, but after a few seconds, he sighed again. Napaawang ang labi ko
nang talikuran niya ako. He walked to the driver's seat. May kinuha siya doon bago
muling naglakad pabalik sa harap ko.

"Here. Use it," sabay abot niya sa akin ng jacket niya. My lips parted as I
realized that he knew my problem though I couldn't tell him directly. Wow, taga-
hula?

"Salamat ulit," tinanggap ko iyon. At dahil medyo malaki, nagawa kong ipaikot iyon
sa baywang ko. It fits like a style. "I'll give this back after laundry,"

I breathed heavily before turning my back at him. Naglakad na ako papasok ngunit
tumigil muli ako nang sumakit ang puson ko.

"Tangina namang mens 'to," mura ko.

" Ano? Kaya mo pa?"

Hindi. Hindi ko na kaya, nami-miss na kita ng sobra. Nilingon ko siya.

"Akala ko umalis ka na," Sikmat ko.

Reeve didn't respond. He only gestured me to continue walking. Hindi na ako

nagtanong pa at pinagpatuloy ang paglalakad habang ramdam ang presensya niyang
nakasunod sa akin.

Diba dapat bumalik na siya sa kompanya? Why is he still here? Why does he look
concern? Or, concern nga ba siya?

"Stop whatever you're thinking. Mamatay ka na nga sa sakit ng puson mo, kung ano
ano pa iniisip mo," matigas na suway niya sa akin na para bang nabasa niya ang
tumatakbo sa isip ko.

Ngumuso ako. "Bakit mo ako sinasamahan?"

He still did not answer. Edi wow, siya na peymus.

Pumasok kami sa lift kasabay ng dalawa pa na mga lalaki. I saw one of the guys eye
me maliciously. Binasa niya ang pang-ibabang labi at kumindat. Ew, adik ba? Hinagod
niya ng tingin ang katawan ko at tumagal ang mga titig niya sa maumbok kong puwet.
He also bit his lip when he checked my boobs.

Kung hindi lang masakit ang puson ko ngayon, minura ko na siya.

I glanced at Reeve and saw him frowning. Umusog ako palapit sa kanya, palayo dun sa
lalaki. Napansin ni Reeve ang ginawa ko kaya sinulyapan niya ako. There was a
questioning look on his face.

Nagbaba lang ako ng tingin habang dama pa rin ang nakakakilabot na tingin nung
lalake sa akin.

"Ano?" Reeve asked me but I shook my head.

He looked at the two men. Nakita kong napansin niya ang lalaking nakatitig sa akin.
His facial expressions changed immediately.

"Problema mo?" Galit na tanong niya sa lalake. When he sent him a threatening
glare, the guy quickly looked away.

"Ang init pare! Nagugutom pa naman ako," pasimpleng saad nito sa kasama na
napailing lang sa kanya. Hindi na siya muling tumingin sa gawi ko.

I leaned my back at the corner to support my weight. Nanghihina na talaga ang

katawan ko.

Hinintay ko hanggang sa bumukas ang lift saka ako naglakad palabas. Sinikap ko na
huwag mapadaing. Reeve followed me from behind until we reached my lonely unit.

I feel awkward being with Reeve in one room. Pero sa situwasyon ko ngayon, wala
akong karapatang magreklamo. Dapat magpasalamat ako sa kanya. Mabuti pa nga at
sinamahan niya ako kahit hindi naman niya obligasyon. Sa katunayan, alam kong galit
siya sa akin ngayon. After what I did to him before? I deserve his rage.

Tinanggal ko na muna ang jacket niya na nasa baywang ko. I placed it on the sofa
before walking inside to my room. Dumiretso ako sa closet tsaka binuksan ang drawer
para tignan kung may supply pa ba ako ng napkins.

I was panicking on the iniside. Dahil sa natatandaan ko, mukhang paubos na nung
last time. Wala rin akong dala kaninang umaga dahil sa pagmamadali ko since late
nga ako pumasok.

"Shit lang," I cursed when I found nothing. Tanging 'yung plastic lang na walang
laman.

"Bakit ngayon pa? And why didn't I notice that my napkins are already out?!" Inis
kong sinara ang drawer. Tumalikod ako at nagulat ako nang makita si Reeve sa may
pintuan.

He pursed his lips when he got a good look on my annoyed face. Mukhang narinig pa
niya ang sinabi ko.

"I was about to tell you that I'm leaving," maikling saad niya.

Naglakas loob na ako. Wala akong choice. Sana tumalab powers ko. Tumikhim ako at
kinapalan na ang mukha ko.

"Engineer De Marco," Biniyan ko siya ng naglalambing na ngiti. "Can you please buy
me some napkins?"

Reeve looked away when I gave him a cute smile. Tumikhim siya at tumango. "Sure.
What else do you need?"

"Bili ka na rin ng painkillers please,"

Wala niya siyang sinabi pa at umalis na matapos marinig iyon. I inhaled sharply
before grabbing an oversized shirt and a baggy pajama pant. I tied my hair to a
messy bun. Kumuha ako ng undergarments ko mula sa tukador tsaka na ako pumasok sa
banyo para simulan ang pagligo.

Nasa kalagitnaan pa lang ako ng pag-shower marinig ko mula sa labas ang konting
ingay. I can hear someone's footsteps.

"Andito na," Reeve knocked on the door.

"Saglit lang! Nagsho-shower pa 'ko, malapit na!" I yelled for him to hear.

I didn't hear any response from him so I continued bathing myself. Nakakahiyang
paghintayin siya dahil dapat hindi naman niya ginagawa ito. Mas binilisan ko ang
paggalaw.

I can remember that this scenario happened before. 'Yung hindi ko inaasahan ang
period ko, tapos si Reeve ang nakatuklas. Natagusan ko pa ang kotse niya. And he
was the one who bought me napkins before. Kapag kasama ko si Reeve, malas ako
pagdating sa area na ito.

Siya ata 'yung malas eh!

When I'm done, I wrapped the towel around my body before slightly opening the door,
enough space for him to give me the pads he bought. I was surprised to see him
standing at the side of the bathroom door.

"Engineer De Marco," kuha ko sa atensyon niya.

Reeve looked at me. His eyes widened a little when his eyes went down on the towel
around me. I laughed when he covered his eyes using his hand before handing me two
packs of napkins.

"Bakit ang dami naman neto?" isa lang naman na pad ang kailangan ko.

"For future use," he aswered, still looking away. Natawa ako bago sinara ang pinto.

I took my underwear and placed a pad on it properly before wearing it. At hindi ko
mapigilang mapangiti habang nakatingin sa brand na kinuha niya. Charmee... 'yung
brand na talagang ginagamit ko. He knows it of course.

After changing, lumabas na ako ng banyo. Nakita ko si Reeve na nakatayo lang habang
may ka-text sa phone niya.

When he saw me, he fixed his stand and pointed my bedside table. "Painkillers,"

"Oh!" Napatango ako nang makita iyon na may kasama pa na baso ng tubig sa tabi.   

"Alis na 'ko" he hid his phone in his pocket.

"Okay," I nodded. "Thank you for accompanying me. It made everything easy," I gave
him a genuine smile.

"Pasensya na rin sa abala," sabi ko habang inaayos ang tali ng pajama ko.

Tumango lang siya at naglakad na. Until now, he looks so composed and natural.
Binigyan ko siya ng nagtatanong na tingin nang lumingon siya sa gawi ko.
"You should celebrate by the way," he said while holding the doorknob.

"Celebrate what?" My brows furrowed.

"'Yung period mo. Dahil hindi ka buntis," he shrugged and smiled.

Sinimangutan ko lang siya bago siya tuluyang umalis.

"Binuntis mo nga 'ko e," I scoffed. "May anak na tayo tarantado ka,"

Tumungo ako palapit sa bedside table ko. I took a dose of painkiller and drank
water. I took my phone when it beeped.

robiners sent you a photo. Instagram pa ang piloto.

"Walang hiya," mura ko nang makitang ang dugyot na ng anak ko sa larawan na sinend
sa akin ni Robi. Ang gago tumatawa pa habang nagkalat sa damit at mukha ni Kiel ang
ice cream na kinakain nito!

I quickly dialed Robi's number.

"Hello Architect!" At maligaya pa siyang sumagot!

"Tatadyakan talaga kita, Robi! Anong pinanggagagawa mo sa anak ko?! Bakit nagkalat
sa kanya ang choco ice cream?!" I yelled at him. Mas uminit ang ulo ko nang
tinawanan niya lang ako.
"Ayaw mo non? Naging instant moreno ang anak mo! Hindi na niya kailangan ng
sunbathing sa mukha," sagot niya at humagalpak ng tawa.

"Robi nakakaasar ka na!" Bulyaw ko. "Nagdala ka ba ng mga extra na damit n'yan?"

"Wala,"

"Robi," I warned and he chuckled.

"Joke lang! Oo meron, pero mamaya ko paliliguan. Gusto pa raw niyang i-enjoy ang
pagkamoreno niya, pre," Robi answered. "Show off tan,"

I massaged my temples. Tini-trigger niya ang inis ko.

"Alagaan mo ng mabuti ang anak ko, Robi. Isang pagkakamali lang, irereklamo kita sa
agency niyo at matatanggalan ka ng lisensya bilang piloto. And I'm not kidding!"
Sumbat ko sa kanya.

"Wala namang ganyanan oy! Si Livy na lang ireklamo mo sa Gobyerno tutal siya 'yung
salot sa lipunan," so rude!

"Hoy grabe ka kay Livy!"

"Adik 'yun eh!" He laughed. "Adik sa'kin, ayie!" Lalo siyang natawa sa sariling
banat.

"Baliw ka na," Napairap ako sa kalokokan niya at hindi ko na rin napigilang matawa.
Kung narinig lang siya ni Livy, malamang nakatanggap na naman siya ng milyong mura.

"Pa-request pala ako, Roberto," I'm suddenly craving for barbecues.

" Ano ka sinuswerte? Ayoko nga. Tsaka huwag mo 'kong tawaging Roberto," nakakunot
noo na siguro siya bigla.

"Robi sige na, best friends rin naman tayo ah!"

"Awit," he laughed on the line. "Parang hindi convincing. Isip ka pa ng ibang

rason, dali!" Kung makapagsalita para kaming nasa pinoy henyo. What the hell
Captain Guevara?!

Humiga ako sa kama at dinampot ang isa pa na unan saka iyon niyakap habang
nakatagilid. I can still feel pain on my abdomen but I'm tolerating it. Sana
mabilis gumana ang binili ni Reeve na gamot.

"First day ko sa period ko. Pagbigyan mo na ako ogags ka. Bilhan mo nga ako, please
Robi. Sige na,"

"Kaya pala may mood swings ka. Akala ko sinapian ka na," he said. "Tatawag pa naman
sana ako ng exorcist para sa'yo. Ang bait kong friend 'no?"

Hayup talaga. Lakang mambadtrip.

"Dami mong satsat, Captain Guevara," I rolled my eyes. "Buy me barbecues. Papalitan
ko ang gagastusin mo pagdating niyo ni Kiel sa bahay,"

I took my time resting, relieving the pain I'm feeling. Nakatulog ako at paggising
ko, past 6 o'clock na ng gabi. That's why I quickly changed for some    outdoors so
I could go home.

Hinatid ako ni Reeve gamit ang kotse niya dahil akala niya ata talaga e dito na ako
nakatira. Naiwan ang kotse ko sa parking area ng kompanya that's why I took a cab
home.

"Yasmin, why can't you give me another chance?" Benjamin said while I'm busy
getting my initial plates for the construction. Ang drama neto.

"Benjamin, you never had a chance. I never gave you one," dinampot ko 'yung
flashdrive na nasa cup. "Mula pa noon, sinabi ko nang ayaw ko diba?"

"Why, Yasi? Is it because of your ex? Sino ba 'yung ex mo na 'yun ha?" Galit na
tanong niya.

"Actually it's none of your business," pabalang na tugon ko at sinimulan nang

maglakad paalis.

Ngayon ang first day ng construction. Pupunta ako sa site para i-check 'yon. My
presence would be an equal help to the head engineer if they have queries regarding
the design.

Late na nga ata ako.

"It is my business!" Benjamin shouted which made me stop.

"Stupid ass! Don't create a scandal here, Benji. May trabaho akong kailangan kong
asikasuhin. I don't have time for your dramas," I hissed at him. Naiinis na ako.
Umagang-umaga, hays!
"Yasmin, I know I am better than your ex. I'm more handsome than him! At
paniguradong mas mayaman ako kesa don," he said confidently.

Talaga? De Marco 'yun. Bilyonaryo ang tatay niya. At kahit wala siyang matanggap na
mana mula kay Victor De Marco, I am positive that he's richer. Hello! He's one of
the highest paid Engineer in Switzerland! He graduated three courses in college!

Gusto ko siyang sumbatan pero nanahimik na lang ako. Mas mabuti na hindi niya alam
ang tungkol sa nakaraan namin ni Reeve.

"Move on from your bastard ex and choose me Yasi," Benjamin demanded.

Umiling lang ako. "Ewan ko sa'yo. Inumin mo nga gamot mo, para kang lutang," asar
kong sabi tsaka na siya iniwan doon.

Third day pa lang ng period ko kaya madali pa rin akong mainis. Sinusubukan talaga
ako ng Benjamin na 'yan.

Off ni Livy sa work niya kaya may kasama si Kiel.

"Boplangs Yasi!" Sigaw ko sa sarili ko nang makarating ako sa site. Anong naisip ko
para pumayag na isuot ang dress na 'to?!

Pinagpili kasi ni Livy si Kiel kung ano ang ipapasuot sa akin. Kiel pointed this
dress. Ay kung hindi lang ako nilambing ni Kiel ay iba talaga ang susuotin ko.

"Architect Alvares!" Kumaway sa akin si Paolo nang makita ako. May kausap siya na
isa pang lalake. Pareho silang gwapo.
I smiled and adjusted my dress before walking to them. Thank goodness I wore
snickers! Mabato kasi sa site at maputik rin.

"Hey Engineer Galvante!" Nakalapit na ako. "Sorry, late ako," medyo may kalayuan
kaya ang La Union mula sa Manila! Ilang oras pa ako nag-drive!

"Hi Architect," he smiled widely.

"Hi rin po Architect Alvares," bati sa akin nung isa.

"Uhm hi,"

"Ako ho pala si Engineer Jason Guzman. Single and available sana para sa'yo, kaso
bawal ka e," he introduced himself while laughing.

"Bobo ka pare," iling sa kanya ni Paolo.

Bawal ako? Bakit? Tumawa lang ako at nakipagkamay sa kanya.

Luminga ako para hanapin si Reeve pero wala akong mahagilap. Where is he?

"By the way, nasaan na 'yung iba?" I checked my wrist watch.

"Si Engineer De Marco po ba?" Paolo asked playfully.

My eyes widened with that hidden accusation I heard in his voice. Hala siya!

"Nasa main site po. Tara, samahan na ho namin kayo," Engineer Guzman also chuckled.

"I'm not really asking about him," depensa ko.

"Sige po. Naniniwala kami," Paolo grinned and I hated it! Halatang hindi naman
talaga naniniwala sa'kin.

What the hell Reeve! May sinabi ka ba sa dalawang 'to?! I realy think they know
something. I panicked but I remained my composure.

"Pero Architect beware ah! Galit si Engineer De Marco ngayon. Mainit ang ulo,"
Paolo chuckled.

Aling ulo? Ay bastos! Ngumuso lang ako. I changed the topic.

"Do you have the latest soft copy of the design?" Tanong ko sa kanila habang
naglalakad kami sa kung nasaan ang main site.

"Hawak ni bossing, ma'am," sagot ni Engineer Guzman.

"Bossing?" I raised a questioning brow. "You mean Ma'am Delado?"

"Si Engineer De Marco po," he replied.

"Oh!"

"Yes, oh," tawa ni Engineer Galvante.

Malapit lang kaya nakarating din kami agad. I almost choked on my own breath when I
saw Reeve on the construction site, ordering some workers. He looks serious while
discussing something to them.

"Bossing!" Tawag ni Engineer Jason Guzman sa atensyon niya. "Andito na si

Architect!"

"You didn't have to tell him!" I hissed at Jason because I felt embarrased with no
reason at all.

"Okay lang 'yan, Architect. Basta ikaw," singit rin ni Engineer Galvante.

At ano naman ang ibig sabihin n'on? I wanted to glare at them but I was too focused
at Reeve. He's wearing a blue polo and denim jeans. Inipit niya sa pagitan ng
baywang at kamay ang hard hat na hawak.

I felt the sudden rush on my spine when he glanced at me. Seryoso pa din ang mukha
niya at mukhang totoo ang sinabi ni Paolo, mainit nga ang ulo niya. He looked away
anyway and continued talking to the workers.

Tinignan ko ang dalawang inhinyero na kasama ko.

"Have you checked the digital design that Engineer De Marco has?" I asked them,
trying to look as casual as possible.
"Hindi po- uy Engineer De Marco!"

I bit the insides of my cheeks when Reeve neared us. Lumapit pala.

"May tinatanong lang si Architect sa amin tungkol sa copies ng design meron tayo,"
Jason said and nudged Paolo. "Diba, pare?"

"Ah oo Engineer!" Paolo nodded playfully.

"Tinanong ko ba?" Reeve raised a brow at them.

I blinked when he looked at me.

"Kung may mga tanong ka, sa akin ka magtanong," he sounded mad.

"Simple lang naman 'yung tinano-"

I stopped talking when he turned his back on me, leaving me with parted lips.
Dumiretso siya papasok sa isang room.

"What the shit? Ang bastos niya talagang kausap! I haven't even finished my
sentence!" Hindi ako makapaniwalang tumingin kila Paolo at Jason. They chuckled
when they saw my reaction.

"Architect, badtrip nga kasi 'yun. Pero sundan mo na lang ata. Masyadong maingay
kasi dito sa labas para makapag-usap kayo, gusto siguro sa loob kayo para tahimik,"
pagpapaliwanag ni Jason.
"Kahit na! Hindi man lang ako pinatapos. He could at least tell me to follow him
there!" Reklamo ko.

Tumawa lang sila.

"Oo nga, Architect! Pagalitan mo nga si Bossing!" Pangungumbinsi ni Jason sa akin.

Kinampihan agad ako.

"Makikinig 'yun," Paolo agreed and amusingly scratched his chin.

"I don't think so. Suplado nga 'yun e, matigas pa ang ulo,"simangot ko at nagpaalam
na para sundan si Reeve sa opisina niya.

Dalawang ulo niya ang matigas kaya ang hirap niyang pakiusapan!

"Can you at least let someone finish talking to you first before you walk away?"
Pikon kong bungad kay Reeve pagkapasok ko sa office niya.

Pinagpatuloy niya ang ginagawa. He reached for a document in the drawer of his
table without answering me.

Napairap lang ako at naupo sa sofa niya. So ano? "Bingi-bingihan?" I scoffed.

I know he heard it but he chose to ignore me. I got irritated more. Kung galit
siya, tama ba naman na pati ako damay?!

"Excuse me, Engineer De Marco. I just want to remind you that I am not one of the
carpenters," humalukipkip ako at tinaasan siya ng kilay. "Ako ang arkitekto ng
proyektong 'to,"

"Sure, you are," He sounded bored.

"Are you being sarcastic right now?!" I glared at him. I crossed my arms over my
chest.

"No," He looked at me. "But you're thirty minutes late,"

Bakit 'di mo tanungin ang anak mo? Ayaw nga akong pakawalan nun, kinailangan ko
pang kausapin ng masinsinan!

"Oh I'm sorry, naubusan kasi ako ng gas, kinailangan ko magpa-refill," pagdadahilan
ko at binigyan siya ng pekeng ngiti.

"Next time, don't be late. Agahan mong pumasok," Reeve told me in his strict voice.

I frowned. Galit pa ah! Ano siya? Boss ko?!

"Hey! I said sorry na nga diba?" I shot back.

"I said sorry na nga diba?" He mocked. Ginaya pa ang boses ko.

"Engineer De Marco!" Umusok ang ilong ko.

Reeve just shook his head and pursed his lips before typing something on his
laptop.

"Alam mo, hindi pa 'ko tapos sa period ko at badtrip ako kaninang umaga pa kaya
huwag mong dagdagan ang ini-"

"Kumain ka na?" He cut me off.

"What?"

"In english, have you eaten?" Pilosopong saad niya.

"Aba't!" Asar ko siyang pinagmumura sa isip ko.

Engineer De Marco stopped what he's doing on his laptop and leaned back at his
chair, directing all his attention on me.

"Kumain ka ba ng agahan?" He asked, looking serious this time.

I blinked twice. Damn, he's sexy.

"Uhm," Why am I suddenly speechless?! Si Reeve lang iyan Yasi!

"What uhm?" He frowned at me.

I made a face before shaking my head. "No, I didn't have time to eat. Late pa nga
ako diba?"
Lalong sumeryoso ang mukha niya. Reeve sighed and pushed a paper bag.

"Stand up and get this. Kumain ka," he urged seriously. "I don't like working with
a hungry architect,"

"Hindi ako gutom," I lied and pretended to look challenging.

He shook his head.

"Tatayo ka diyan o ako pa ang lalapit para subuan ka?" Banta niya.

I chuckled. Maniwala ako, psh!

"I'd like to see you try," I grinned at him.

But my eyes went wide when he stood up and grabbed the paper bag, walking towards
me. I panicked. Shet ka!

"Hold up! Teka nga lang. I'm just kidding!" Pigil ko sa kanya. Inagaw ko sa kanya
ang paper bag at sinaman siya ng tingin.

I huffed when he just stood at the side. Tinaasan niya ako ng kilay nang hindi ako
gumalaw.

"I mean, seriously Engineer De Marco, you are ruining my diet plan!" Sikmat ko sa
kanya at padabog na inilabas ang nasa loob ng paper bag.
It's a cute blue tupper ware. Sa kanya 'to? Kelan pa siya nawili sa ganitong klase
ng container? This is not is style. Oh well, did he change his likes now?

"Diet 'yung hindi ka kumakain? You call that fucking dying Architect Alvares, not
diet," Reeve scowled. Nagmura pa.

"Paki mo ba? Katawan ko 'to, ako ang bahala," Kinunotan ko siya ng noo. Naninira
siya ng meal plan!

"Just eat up, Architect." He fixed the fold of his sleeve. "Subuan kita, gusto mo?"

"Hell no! Hindi ako bata," walang pasakalyeng tanggi ko kahit sa totoo ay bumilis
ang tibok ng puso ko.

When I opened the lunchbox, my brows raised when I saw what's inside. Maraming ulam
at kanin. He was watching me like a hawk. Para siyang tatay na naniniguro na kakain
ang anak.

May bottle of water pa na kasama 'yung paper bag. I was about to ask him if he
cooked it but my ringtone stopped me. "Wait," bulong ko at kinuha ang phone ko sa
bag.

Uminon ako ng tubig.

Livy is requesting for a video chat. Napailing lamang ako tsaka iyon sinagot.

"Mommy!"

Halos maibuga ko ang iniinom ko nang bumungad sa screen ko ang mukha ni Kiel.
Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko at napatingin ako kay Reeve na sinisilip ang phone ko.
"Mom-"

Agad kong pinatay ang tawag at tinignan si Engineer De Marco na nakakunot noo na
ngayon.

"Who's that?" Reeve asked in his serious voice. And my face paled when his face
darkened. "Who is it, Yasi?"

.....
Quarantine, Saturday, pm.
06/27/20

A/N: vote & comment para sa susunod na update. I hope you're staying in your homes
safely. Ingat lagi at kumain sa tamang oras, huwag gayahin si Yasi na nagdi-diet
haha. Dapat palakasin natin ang immune systems natin panangga sa Covid. #ingat. :)

        Chapter 33 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

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Yasi

"Ba-bakit? Paki mo ba kung sino!" I panicked and held my phone tightly.

"Bakit mo pinatay 'yung tawag?" Reeve asked while frowning deeply.

Did he see Kiel? Oh shoot! Puro mura ang pumasok sa isip ko. Kinakabahan ako ng
sobra ngunit hindi ko pinapahalata.

"May nakita ka ba?" I asked him cautiously.

Reeve only stared at me, looking confused. But he shook his head. "I haven't seen
clearly. I don't care anyway,"

Oh? You don't care? Anak mo 'yun gago!

Pero buti na lang hindi niya masyadobg nakita. Because I am afraid that if he gets
a clear view of Kiel, he would know. Kasi carbon copy niya ang anak namin.

I inhaled sharply to calm myself down. Livy naman! Muntikan na akong mahuli! And I
am still not ready to explain to Reeve. Baka mamatay ako sa kaba sa kung ano man
ang magiging reaksyon niya.

"Uhh," Sinalubong ko ang tingin ni Reeve nang maramdaman ang mariing titig niya sa
akin.

"Bakit ganyan ka makatingin?" I am nervous! Sigurado ba siya na hindi niya

masyadong nasilip ang mukha ni Kiel?

"I heard a kid's voice," Reeve muttered lowly, sounding unsure. "He called you
mommy,"

My lips slowly parted with what he said. He remained staring at me, waiting for an
answer. Nagsalubong ang magkabilang kilay niya.
Oh shit, he heard it!

"Is he... is he your son?" Sobrang baba ng boses niya, halos hindi ko na marinig.

I was caught off guard with that question. Hindi ko inaasahan na diretso niyang
tatanungin sa akin. Ano ngayon ang sasabihin ko?!

"Ahm a-ano.." I stuttered. Dumoble ang kaba sa dibdib ko.

Gusto kong itanggi pero hindi ko magawa! I don't want to lie about my motherhood.
Hindi ko rin kayang aminin. Kaya nanatili akong tahimik. This way, it's safer not
to answer.

My phone rang again. Thank goodness! Nakahinga ako ng maluwag dahil d'on.

"I'll answer this outside," paalam ko sa kanya.

Reeve did not answer me anymore. He just turned his back at me and walked to his
table. Naupo siya at pinagpatuloy ang ginagawa sa laptop niya. He's back to being a
snob again.

When I went out, I made sure to keep a distance from Reeve's office before
answering the call.

"You call end-er!" Bungad ni Livy. "How dare you end the call while your son was
speaking?!" She accused me exaggerately.

Muntik ko na siyang murahin.

"Livy, wrong timing kayo tumawag," I massaged my temple and sighed. "I'm with Reeve
right now at kamuntikan na niyang makita sa screen si Kiel. And Reeve heard our son
call me Mommy! So he asked if he's my kid,"

"Oh my god," Livy muttered. "Anong sinabi mo?"

"I couldn't answer. You called and I used it as an excuse," sagot ko.

"I'm so sorry, Yasi," she sounded worried. "Muntik ka nang mabuko ng wala sa plano.
Sorry."

"No," Umiling ako kahit hindi niya nakikita. "Wala kang kasalanan. You did not
know. At pasalamat na lang talaga ako at hindi niya masyadong nakita si Kiel. Thank
you for calling again as well, you saved my ass from his question."

"Well, he might think that you have a son now," she stated the thought I am also
considering as of this moment.

"Kaya nga," bumuntong hininga ako. "Bahala na."

"I am worried now. Pero mukhang mundo na ang sumesenyas sa'yo na sabihin mo sa
kanya," she chuckled, trying to make the atmosphere lighter. I give her credit for
that.

World, huwag muna please...

Huminga ako ng malalim. "Nasaan si Kiel? I'd like to talk to him please. Video call
tayo."
"Kiel!" Livy abruptly called him. "Mommy's not busy na! She wants to talk to you,"

I ended the call before video calling Livy again.

Agad bumungad sa paningin ko ang mukha ng anak ko. Kiel was frowning.

"Mommy bastos you! Why'd you do me like that?" He immediately accused me too. "I
called but you ended it."

Isa pa na tingin ko na namana ni Kiel ay 'yung mataas na IQ ni Reeve. Pero wait

lang, matalino rin naman ako ah! Tuloy, eto ang resulta. Isang matalinong bata.
Naks naman.

"Wrong timing kasi anak,"

Kiel scowled when I pouted. Halatang nagtatampo.

"Mommy was in front of an engineer when you called. Sorry," I explained to him.

Inaasahan ko na ngunguso siya subalit nagulat ako nang magningning ang mga mata
niya.

"Engineer!" He squealed. "Daddy is an engineer! Are you with him, mommy?"

My heart sank at the sight of the hope in his cute face. Halatang naging excited
siya pagkarinig niya sa salitang engineer. It's because I said that his Dad is an
engineer, now he admires all the different type of engineers.

"Daddy..." Nangungusap na bulalas ni Kiel.

Oo, anak. Tama ka. Kasama ko ang Daddy mo.

I can see Livy looking at Kiel with pity in her eyes. Oh gosh, what have I done?
I'm so sorry anak.

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin bago sumagot dahil hindi ko kayang tignan siya sa mga mata
habang nagsisinungaling.

"No, baby. I'm not with Daddy," pinilit ko ang sarili kong bunganga na sumagot.

It crushed my soul when disappointment appeared on Kiel's face. Nanlumo ako nang
magbaba siya ng tingin.

"Matagal Mommy," Kiel whispered. "Matagal umuwi si Daddy. I want to see him,"

Nabara ang bagang ko nang marinig ang napakahinang bulong ng anak ko. I wanted to
cry at the sadness in his eyes.

Kiel looked at me from the screen and smiled a little. "Miss na ulit kita Mommy.
What time are you coming home?"

Buong pagmamahal kong tinitigan ang anak ko. Just a very small smile from him is
enough to make me feel lighter.
"Tonight, anak. Uuwi ako mamayang gabi," I said. "And Mommy misses you so much,"

"I know mommy," he giggled cutely.

Pagkatapos kong kausapin si Kiel, nagpasalamat muna ako kay Livy sa pagbabantay
niya sa anak ko.

"Yasi, maghanda-handa ka na. Hindi mo maitatago ng panghabang buhay mula kay Reeve
ang tungkol kay Kiel," saad ko sa sarili ko. Tumingala ako at pumikit.

Kung dumating ang panahon na sasabihin ko na, hindi ko na rin alam kung ano ang
aasahan.

Napamulat ako ng mga mata nang marinig sina Engineer Galvante at Engineer Guzman na
papalapit. Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko. I quickly walked back to Reeve's office.

"Phew! That was close," I mumbled and wiped my forehead but stopped when I realized
that Reeve was looking at me.

I met his gaze and raised my chin. Pero napasimangot ako nang mapagtanto kong medyo
tumaas ang dress ko, lalong humantad ang hita ko. I adjusted it.

When I looked at Engineer De Marco, his brows were furrowed.

"What?" Sikmat ko sa kanya.     

"Ano ba 'yan?" He scowled. "Pumunta ka sa construction site na ganyan ang suot mo?"

Wow, ngayon niya lang napansin ang suot ko?

Masama ang tingin niya sa dress ko na para bang may ginawa itong masama sa kanya.
Anong kasalanan ng damit ko sa kanya?

Kasalanan ng anak mo, sorry ha! Siya ang sisihin mo, hindi ako.

"Please don't point it out. This happened under some uncalled circumstance," I
answered before sitting at his couch.

Sinuri ko ang pagkain na nasa harap ko. I touched the blue tupperware. I don't
really like the color and the design. I can't believe na nagbaon si Reeve ng ganito
karami. Patay gutom na ba siya ngayon? And it's unlikely for him na magbaon. Lalo
na 'yung tupperware.

"That's not a movie stop staring at it and eat up," pa-epal bigla ni Reeve.

Umingos ako. "Kumain ka na ba?"

Reeve ignored me and continued scrolling the mouse connected on his laptop. His
face got serious compared to his expression before I got the call from Livy. Was it
because I haven't answered his question awhile ago? Tungkol sa kung anak ko ba o
hindi 'yung may boses sa narinig niya kanina?

Inalis ko ang tissue na nakapalibot sa kutsara at tinidor. My mouth salivated.

Gutom nga ata ako, shet. Lalantakan ko na sana ang pagkain nang matigilan ako.
"I almost forgot!" Singhap ko. Binuksan ko ang bag ko at kinuha ang alchohol. I put
some on my hands and rubbed it. "Ayan, pwede na kumain," I beamed.

Before eating, I looked at Reeve to check him. His eyes were on my hands which is
wet because of the alcohol.

"Uhm," I blinked when I saw amusement playing in his eyes. "Kakain na ako. Hindi ka
sasabay?"

Pansin ko na natigilan siya sa tanong ko. Parang napaisip pa siya pero sa huli ay
umiling din.

"No." He huskily said.

"Okay?" nagkibit balikat ako.

Ibinalik ko ang tingin sa pagkain. Actually, it looks appetizing. May chapsuey,

adobong manok, tsaka sliced watermelon and strawberries.

Really, Engineer De Marco? Strawberries? Kelan pa?

Mahina akong natawa. Reeve raised a brow at me before he took out his phone when it
rang.

"Architect Alvarado," he answered the phone.

Wala sa sariling napataas ang kilay ko bigla. Architect Germain is calling him? For
what?
"Yes. Engineer Guzman knows the proper measure in that area, ask him about that,"
pormal ang boses niya habang kausap si Germain.

There was a deep frown on his face while listening.

"Here at the office." Prenteng sagot niya habang ginagalaw ang mouse.

So tinanong pa ni Germain kung nasaan siya? Pupuntahan niya, ganon?

I scrunched my nose to that thought and prayed first before forking some veggies.
Broccoli and young corn 'yung nakuha ko. Kumurap ako habang nginunguya ang pagkain.
I also spooned some rice and ate more. At habang nginunguya ang nasa bibig ko,
hinati ko ng konti ang hita ng adobong manok at sinubo.

Punong puno ang bibig ko. Nang tignan ko si Reeve dahil natahimik siya, tumigil ako
sa pagnguya nang makitang nakatitig siya sa magkabilang pisngi ko na lumobo dahil
sa dami ng pagkain nasa bibig ko.

I tilted my head to the left side. If only my mouth isn't full, I might have asked
him what's wrong already. His eyes were judging me. Bakit? Ganito naman ako kumain,
dati pa! Marami talaga.

"Dahan-dahan lang sa pagsubo, Architect Alvares," Reeve said. "Halatang gutom ka.
Diet pa." He rolled his eyes.

Binilisan ko sa pagnguya para sumbatan siya. Ngunit napatigil ako sa pag kain nang
bumukas ang pintuan at pumasok si Engineer Galvante.

"Anong nangyayari?! Ano ang dahan-dahan niyang isusubo?!" Paolo accused us with his
eyes wide open.

Ano?!

Muntik na akong masamid nang mapagtanto ko ang iniisip niya.

Reeve just rolled his eyes at Engineer Galvante. And he sighed when the door opened
again, revealing Engineer Guzman.

"O, problema mo? Mukha kang pangit," Jason told Paolo and laughed when the latter
scoffed at him.

"Ako, pangit? Babae pa nga nanliligaw sa'kin!" Pagmamayabang ni Paolo.

"Same, bro," tapik ni Jason sa balikat niya at nailing din. Wow nahiya naman ako!
Parehong mahangin. Pero gwapo naman talaga sila.

"Bagay kayong dalawa," puna ko sa kanila at ngumiti. "Para kayong mag-jowa."

Engineer Galvante grinned. "Ay kayo din! Bagay kayo ni Engineering De Marco. Para
din kayong mag-jowa!" Natatawang sagot niya. Nag-oppa sign pa siya sa akin at kay
Reeve. Si Jason naman gumawa ng puso gamit ang mga kamay.

I just rolled my eyes at them. Reeve looked away and busied himself in what he's
doing.

"What are you both doing here?" Reeve asked them.

Pinagpatuloy ko ang pag kain sa bigay ni Reeve. Hiniwa ko ulit ang hita at kumuha
rin sa veggie at ipinatong sa rice. I spooned it and ate it. If Reeve cooked this,
it's not bad though. Marunong na siyang magluto ngayon?

Sad to say, I am more confident to say that my cooking skills are better that his.

"Trip lang namin, Engineer!" Engineer Guzman said and scratched his chin.

Masamang tingin ang ibinigay ni Reeve sa kanya.

"Sus, dapat nga ikaw ang nandoon Engineer. Bakit ka rin nandito pa?" Singit ni
Engineer Galvante habang may pilyong ngisi na naglalaro sa labi niya.

"I'm checking the e-mails," Reeve snickered boredly.

"Ahh, checking the e-mails," magkasabay na pag-ulit ng dalawa, nagkatinginan at may

kasamang hand gesture pa.

I chuckled at how cute they looked. But Reeve wasn't having it today. Asar niya
silang tinignan.

If looks could just kill, they're both dead already. Reeve ignored them and
continued checking whatever he's doing on his laptop.

Tuloy-tuloy ako sa pag kain kahit na tumabi sa akin si Jason. He looked at the food
in front of me with mouth agape. Sunod na tumabi sa akin si Paolo. He sat on my
left while Jason is sitting on my right side. Para akong na-sandwich. Also, they
were both staring at the food in front of me.
Natatakam ba sila? I got shy a little so I stopped eating. Tumikhim ako at tinignan
silang dalawa.

"Bakit?" Alanganing tanong ko. "Gutom ba kayo?"

Mabilis umiling si Engineer Guzman at Engineer Galvante.

"Then why are you both staring at the food with some unreadable expression?" Tanong
ko. I took a spoonful of food. Sumubo ulit ako.

Napakamot ng ulo si Paolo at tinignan si Reeve na nakatingin na sa amin. "Diba,

bigay ni Architect Alvarado 'tong pagkain para sa'yo, Engineer?"

What?! Germain gave this to him?!

Nasamid ako sa narinig. Paolo and Jason turned to look at me. I coughed and tapped
my chest lightly.

"Pucha naman," I heard Reeve mutter. He panicked and walked to me. Then he opened
the bottle of water for me.

Agad kong tinanggap iyon nang ibigay niya sa akin. I drank it as if my life
depended on it. When I'm done, Reeve handed me some tissue which I accepted.
Pinunasan ko ang bibig ko. Thank goodness I wore kissproof lipstick so it did not
smudge!

I coughed and tried to calm myself. Tumingin ako kila Paolo at Jason na dali-daling
napatayo at kinakabahang napakamot sa ulo. Masama ang tingin ko sa kanila.
"Ah e hehe," Paolo chuckled nervously.

"A-ano... Alis na muna kami. Titignan pa namin 'yung... ahm site. Oo! 'Yung site!"
Jason also said.

"Takbo! Bye sa inyo!" Saad ni Paolo saka sila kumaripas ng takbo palabas.

When I turned to Reeve, he massaged his temples and sighed. "Kumain ka na ulit," he
said.

"Hell no!" I scowled. "Learning that this food was given to you by your suitor?!
Ayoko nga!"

I made a disgusted expression while eyeing the food. Bakit hindi niya sinabi ng mas
maaga na bigay pala nung Architect Germain Alvarado ang lintik na baon niya?!

"Huwag ka ngang maarte," Reeve pursed his lips.

"Paanong hindi kung bigay ng babae mo ang pinapakain mo sa'kin?!" I yelled.

Akala ko siya mismo ang nagluto noon! Proud pa naman sana ako kasi chef na nga siya
gaya ng sabi niya noon. Master chef? Well, definitely not! May nagluluto pala para
sa kanya!

"Babae?" Reeve massaged his temples. "Wala akong babae."

Humalukipkip ako at tinaasan siya ng kilay. Naiinis na ako, hindi ko alam kung
bakit.

"Wala kang babae? My co-architect gave you food! Girlfriend duty ganon?!" I shouted
at him, looking so pissed.

"Bakit galit ka?" He looked away and stood up. "She's not my girlfriend."

Me too! I don't know why I'm mad!

"Edi manliligaw mo siya! Nilulutuan ka pa ng baon mo," I scoffed.

Reeve walked towards me and pulled a monoblock chair. He sat in front of me.

"Kumain ka na nga lang," he sounded mad.

"Ayoko. Nawalan na ako ng gana," I know I am already acting like a brat. Pero
ayokong kainin ang bigay sa kanya ni Germain! Over my sexy body!

"Attitude ka ghorl?" Reeve whispered.

I glared at him. Hindi siya natinag sa masamang tingin ko at kinuha ang kubyertos.
He sliced some chicken.

"Kaya naman pala hindi masarap!" I said bitterly. "Pangit 'yung lasa kasi babae mo
nagluto,"
Reeve looked amused but but he looked down so I wasn't sure.

He took a spoonful of some veggies and chicken meat, also rice. Tinapat niya iyon
sa bibig ko.

"Open your mouth," he motioned.

Umiling ako. "Busog na 'ko."

"Yasmin," he warned. " 'Wag kang choosy. And your invented denial does not convince
me at all."

"I am not choosy! Ikaw na lang kumain jan tutal para sa'yo naman talaga 'yan.
Pinagluto ka pa naman ni Architect Alvarado," sarkastiko akong ngumiti sa kanya.

"Yasmin," he countered.

"Engineer De Marco, I'm not eating that," I said with finality.

Reeve stared at me with unbelief. I crossed my arms over my chest and challenged
his stare. Tinaas ko pa ang baba ko para umastang siga.

Sa huli ay kinagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko.

"Fuck," Reeve whispered before standing up. "Wait here."

Napakurap ako nang umalis siya. Saan 'yun pupunta?

Wait him, huh? Sinunod ko ang sinabi niya. Hindi naman ako maarte. Saydang naiinis
lang ako sa ideya na nilutuan siya ni Architect Alvarado. To think that I liked her
as my co-architect! She's into Reeve! I'm shook!

"Ugh! Annoying!" I flipped my hair and took my phone from my bag when it beeped.

robiners messaged you.

I quickly unlocked my phone to read it. Instagram pa ang gamin ng loko.

robiners: I don't have a plane to drive for two days. Punta kami ni Liv sa in'yo
mayang gabi. Barbecue tayo.

Barbecue! Nagningning ang mga mata ko.

yasi_kiel: Sure! I'll drive after lunch para hindi ako masyadong magabihan.

robiners: geh

Mahina akong natawa sa napakaikling reply niya. Binalik ko sa bag ko ang phone at
inayos ang pinagkainan ko.

"Ang pangit pa ng design ng lunchbox!" Simangot ko.

Hindi nagtagal ay nagulat ako nang bumukas ang pintuan at iniluwa roon si Reeve na
may dalang plastic bag.

Of course I was surprised when he walked towards me and placed it in front of me.
Naupo siya sa monoblock at tahimik na inilabas ang cute na lunchbox. Mas cute kesa
sa lunchbox ni Germain!

"Engineer De Marco," I whispered when he offered me a new spoon and fork. Kinuha ko
iyon, nalilito.

"Oh?" Pagsusuplado niya.

"Saan mo 'to kinuha?" Naguguluhang tanong ko.

"Binili ko sa restaurant," he spoke like a boss. "Now eat up. Titignan ko lang ang
site. Pagbalik ko, dapat naubos mo na lahat ng 'to."

"What?" Lahat?! "E ang dami n'yan!"

"Mahal 'yan kaya huwag kang magsayang," he countered.

"Well, then, I'll pay for it!" I confidently said.

Reeve shook his head. "Eat all of it. That's the payment," matigas na sabi niya.

He walked to his table and got a blueprint before going outside. Naiwan akong
nakaawang ang bibig. Inutusan akong kumain?
That jerk! I mean, thank you sa food. Pero gosh, baboy ba 'ko?! This is a lot!

"Geez," I just pouted and tried to finish the food.

A few minutes later, I actually haven't finished eating everything when the door
opened, revealing Reeve. He removed his hard hat before looking at me. Tinignan
niya ang pinagkainan ko.

" 'Di mo naubos?" He asked softly.

Kinuha ko ang bottled water na bigay niya at uminom doon. The food was a lot so I
couldn't finish it all.

"I'm already full. I don't want to force myself to eat it," I told him.

Tumango siya at may kinuha ulit na blueprint. "Sasabay ka ba sa akin? Check mo rin
'yung site."

Alanganin akong ngumiti. I took my dental pouch from my bag.

"Mauna ka na muna. I need to brush my teeth first," pinakita ko sa kanya ang hawak
kong pouch.

"That's the bathroom," he pointed at the door, the corner part.

"Got it," tumango ako.

Reeve left immediately. Gaya ng sinabi ko, nagsepilyo muna ako. Inayos ko rin ang
pinagkainan ko. Also, I fixed my make up. Light lang naman. Just powder and some
blush-on pero syempre shady ang lipstick ko kasi dark brown. Bagay sa maputi kong
kutis. I made sure that the lipline was on fleek before I headed out. Dapat mas
maganda pa rin ako kaysa sa mga manliligaw ni Reeve!

"Wew, Architect Alvares! You look nice!" Puri sa akin ni Engineer Guzman nang
makalapit ako sa kanya. Kumakain kasi siya ng saging.

"Ako lang 'to," I chuckled at him. He also laughed with what I said.

"Ayun sina Engineer De Marco oh! Ngayon, hindi na ulit galit," Jason chuckled and
pointed Reeve who's talking with Architect Alvarado, Engineer Galvante, Engineer
Romero and some more workers.

My eyes narrowed when Engineer Joana Romero chuckled and lightly hit Reeve's arm.
Mas lalong nagsalubong ang kilay ko nang makitang ngumiti si Reeve habang may
binubulong si Joana sa kanya.

"Sa trabaho pa naghaharutan," simangot ko.

"Ho Architect? Anong sabi niyo?" Jason playfully held his chin with an innocent
smile. Pero 'yung tingin niya, iba.

"Nothing," I faked a cough.

"Saging po, gusto niyo?" Alok niya. The banana he's holding looks big!
"Thank you. Pero busog na ako," I smiled at him a little.

"Sure ka, Architect? Masarap 'tong saging ko," natatawang biro niya.

I laughed at how dirty his statement sounded to me.

"For sure, I am full," I chuckled.

"HOY ENGINEER GUZMAN!"

Pareho kaming napatingin ni Jason sa direksyon ni Paolo dahil sa lakas ng sigaw

niya.

Paolo was dramatically looking at Jason with accusing eyes. Nang tignan ko si
Jason, nanlalaki ang mga mata niya matapos mapagtanto na sa kanya rin nakatingin si
Reeve. Jason looked horrified.

May ibinulong pa si Paolo kay Reeve habang nakatingin kay Engineer Guzman.

"HOY DIN! WALA AKONG GINAGAWA AH!" Sigaw rin ni Jason pabalik. Mukhang natataranta
pa.

While he's sweating, I was looking blankly at the girls beside Reeve. Two are
Engineer, and one is my co-architect. What's funny is that the three of them are
obviously attracted to Engineer De Marco.

Hinila ko na si Jason palapit sa direksyon nila. I got conscious when Reeve looked
at my hand holding Jason's wrist.
"Hala, bitaw Architect," Jason panicked. "Ayoko pa na mamatay huy!"

Naguguluhan kong binitawan ang kamay niya. Para siyang nakahinga ng maluwag dahil
don. Bakit? May sakit ba akong nakakahawa para ikamatay niya ang paghawak ko sa
kanya?

"Traydor!" Engineer Galvante pointed at Jason in exaggeration.

"Hindi ah! Peksman mamatay ka man!" Tanggi ni Jason at tinaas pa ang kamay para
mangako.

Hindi ko napigilang matawa dahil sa sinabi niya. Paolo sent Jason a glare.

"Bakit ako ang mamamatay?! Loko ka ah!" Paolo fired back.

"Let's continue," Reeve said authoritatively and glared at the both of them.
Napaawang ang labi ko nang tignan niya ako at binigyan rin ng masamang tingin saka
inilahad sa akin ang dinampot niyang hard hat.

What did I do?!

The other women couldn't relate at what happened but they just smiled at Reeve.
Akala ko pa naman kakampi ko si Architect Alvarado, 'yun pala may gusto rin kay
Reeve!

Reeve and I walked around the site since I am the head Architect and he's the head
Engineer. Pinag-usapan namin ang tungkol sa soft copy ng design plan.
Nalaman ko rin na Structural Engineer pala sina Engineer Romero at Engineer Castro.
While Paolo is a Civil Engineer and Jason is an Electromechanical Engineer. They
all do great to their chosen fields.

Si Reeve naman, he's a genius since he finished being a Computer Science Engineer,
Mechanical Engineer, and Civil Engineer. Dahil sa mataas na IQ niya, nagawa niyang
mag-online class habang inaaral ang ibang courses niya. He was also given some
privileges in his school of course because of his high intellect.

Nahiya tuloy ako nang maalala kung gaano siya kagaling.

I wiped my sweat after measuring the side area. Sobrang init pa ng panahon! Ayaw
makisama!

"I still need to estimate this part to make sure that I get the designs right,"
sabi ko kay Reeve at maglalakad na sana. But I stopped to look back at him when he
held my wrist, pulling me back.

"Teka lang," he whispered. And I flinched when he took his clean hanky and started
wiping my sweat.

"Uhh," nagulat ako! Ni hindi ako makapagsalita. No words could spill out from my
mouth.

Bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko. Hindi pwede 'to!

Reeve looked serious while carefully wiping my sweats. Pati pawis sa leeg ko,
pinunasan niya. He held my waist when I stumbled back .
"Bakit nga ba mahal kita kahit 'di pinapansin ang damdamin ko," pagkanta bigla ni
Paolo at Jason.

Gulat ko silang nilingon. Kailan pa sila nakalapit?! At may pakanta pa! Nananadya
ba sila?!

"Erm uhh," Awkward akong ngumiti kay Reeve. "Thank you Engineer De Marco."

Lumayo ako sa kanya, tila napapaso.

Fuck! Why is my heart beating so damn fast?! And why am I shaking?!

" 'Di mo man ako mahal, ito pa rin ako, nagmamahal ng tapat sa'yo," Paolo continued
to sing, making me feel more awkward.

Kanta ng kanta, feeling nila ang gaganda ng boses nila!

"What?" Reeve snapped at them, cranking his head to the side to look at them.

"Lunch na raw po kasi! Baka lang naman gutom kayo!" Maaliwalas na wika ni Jason.

"Lalo na ikaw Engineer De Marco! Gutom ka ata, para kang mangangain ng tao habang
nakatingin kay Architect e," nanunuksong singit ni Paolo.

I was about to reply back but Paolo raised his hands. "Joke lang! Jowk.. jowk
lang." Tawa niya.
"They're crazy," baling ko kay Reeve nang mag-high five ang dalawa at umalis.

"They are. Takas sila sa mental kaya pabayaan mo na lang," he excused.

"Ano?" I laughed at what he said. Naglakad ako ngunit napaawang ang bibig ko nang
kuhanin ni Reeve mula sa akin ang isang uri ng compass na hawak ko.

"Ako na jan," pigil ko.

"Stay there," maikling saad niya. "I'll just measure this then we'll go eat lunch."

Gulat man ako, hindi ko pinahalata. He lets me stay here at the shaded area. Siya
ang nagbilad sa araw para kunin ang measurements ng area na ito.

" 'Yung jacket mo pala, ibabalik ko na lang bukas," banggit ko sa kanya habang
palapit kami sa ibang kasamahan namin.

"Ikaw bahala," Reeve replied shortly.

The team started eating already when we got there.

"Engineer De Marco, do you want me to get you some food?" Alok agad ni Engineer
Castro. Gosh, I almost rolled my eyes!

"No, thank you. I'll do it myself," Reeve replied curtly.

Umismid ako at kumuha na ng paper plate saka namili ng pagkain na nakahanda. Since
madaming pinakain si Reeve sa akin kaninang umaga, nasira na ang diet plan ko. Kaya
babawi na lang ako sa sarili ko ngayon.

Kumuha lang ako ng fresh fruit salad. Also some service water.

I sat beside Paolo and Jason. Ayokong tumabi sa tatlong manliligaw ni Reeve noh!
Baka masali pa ako sa grupo nila, no way!

Hindi ko gusto si Reeve gaya nila. Hindi ko gusto kasi mahal ko.. mahal ko siya.
Wala na silang laban don!

"Engineer De Marco, dito ka na oh!" Aya ni Engineer Castro kay Reeve na maupo sa
tabi niya. Ayaw talaga tumigil ng mga manliligaw niya!

'Yung kompidens nila mas mataas pa kaysa sa height ko!

Pero natahimik sila nang maupo sa harap ko si Reeve. I raised a brow at him when he
looked at my plate.

"Mabubusog ka n'yan?" Napakasama ng tingin niya sa pagkain ko.

"Yes. Why?" Pagsusuplada ko.

Reeve didn't talk anymore. Sinimulan na niya ang pagkain. 'Yung mga manliligaw niya
patingin-tingin sa amin. Sina Jason naman dito sa tabi ko, natatawa na parang mga
baliw. Wala namang nakakatawa maliban sa mga hokage moves ng mga bebe ni Reeve sa
kabilang table.
"Ilan ba ex mo Engineer Galvante?" Tanong ni Germain nang mapunta sa love lifeɂ ang
usapan. I don't like this topic. Parang ako ang madadali dito kung masasangkot ako.

Paolo scratched his head. "Lima?" Patanong na sagot niya.

Jason snickered at him. "Siya 'yung tipong nilalayuan kasi hindi loyal!"

"Ikaw loyal?" Engineer Galvante fired back at him. "Patawa ka."

I saw Germain's eyes twinkle while staring at Jason. Nalito tuloy ako. Bakit parang
nahuhumaling siya bigla kay Jason?

"Isa pa lang sa akin," Engineer Castro blurted out, looking shy. Oh? Wala namang
nagtatanong.

Tumango lang sina Paolo.

"Ako, dalawa lang," Engineer Romero also said.

Tumango lang ulit sina Jason.

Reeve continued eating like he doesn't care at all about their topic. Pero
nagkatinginan sina Jason at Paolo saka siya tinignan ng may kapilyuhan. May
binabalak sila oh!

"Paano ikaw Engineer? Ilan na ba ex mo?" Tanong ni Paolo sa kanya at pasimpleng

sumubo.
The three women also looked at him and waited for his answer. Sobrang attentive
nila ah. Sana all!

But Reeve just shrugged. Sus, madami 'yan!

"Ay bawal ang KJ, bossing!" Jason chuckled and smirked.

"O eto na lang ang tanong! Sa lahat ng mga ex mo, ilan ang minahal mo ng totoo?"
Paolo asked Reeve and threw me a look.

Muntik ko nang maibuga ang ininom kong tubig. Ihh! Anong klaseng tanong iyan?!

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin nang sumubo si Reeve at tinignan ako. Fak niya! Ang dami
niyang ex eh! Malamang marami siyang minaha"

"Just one," Reeve hoarsely muttered.

When I looked at him, he was staring at his food while chewing. I inhaled sharply.
My heart doubled in beat with his answer.

One? Twenty-one guns?

Napatingin ako kay Paolo nang hampasin niya si Jason na parang kinikilig. Tumirik
pa ang mga mata! What the hell?

There were 'oooohhhs' from the women too.

"Totoo ba, Engineer De Marco?" Ulit ni Jason. Abot langit ang ngiti.

Tumango si Reeve.

"Wew!" Jason chuckled.

But I wasn't expecting another question to be thrown at Reeve! Tanong sila ng

tanong sa kanya, ano ba.

"Eto, Engineer De Marco. Sagutang totoo dapat," Paolo said and grinned at me before
looking at Reeve again. "Mahal mo pa ba ang ex mo?"

Natigilan ako sa tanong ni Paolo. My eyes slowly went wide. Hala.

Kinabahan ako nang tumigil sa pagkain si Reeve habang nakatingin sa pinggan niya.
And I almost gasped out loud when he looked up and met my gaze.

"Mahal mo pa ba ang ex mo, Engineer?" Pag-uulit ni Jason sa tanong.

Probably not. I mean... ako 'yung ex niya diba? Ako ba? Kung ako, hindi na ata niya
ako mahal. Kasi sinaktan ko siya at malamang nakahanap na siguro siya ng iba? Maybe
he has already moved on from me–

Reeve leaned at chair. He put his tongue on the insides of his cheek before pursing
his lips, looking at me again. He looked like he was trying to stop himself from
talking but failed.
"Oo," he whispered seriously and stared at me. "Mahal ko pa. And I want to date
her."

.....
Quarantine, Thursday, pm.
07/02/20

        Chapter 34 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

Author's note:   
Pasingit lang muna, I already made a facebook page, "Twightzielike Book Series".
You can visit it if you want to. Sometimes, I would probably be posting updates
there. I'll try to be active in facebook as much as possible. You can also chat me
here in wattpad or there at the FB page, whatever you like. If you have questions,
just ask me privately, and I'll answer.

Thanks for waiting for the updates by the way. Your inspiring comments were
amazing. Thank you. And enjoy reading.

Yasi

"Ay pukeng hilaw!"

Sigaw ko nang mabitawan ko ang kutsarang hawak ko at nahulog iyon sa sahig. It made
a loud noise in breaking the deafening silence.

Jason covered his mouth to stop himself from laughing. Pero ang demonyong si
Engineer Galvante ay malakas na humalakhak. Hinawakan pa niya ang tiyan dahil sa
sobrang tawa.

"Bastos, Architect!" Jason chuckled.

That moment, my hands were itching to punch the two of them. Pero mas umiral ang
bilis ng kabog ng dibdib ko habang naglalaro sa isip ko ang mga katagang binitawan
ni Reeve.

"Shit, sorry!" Agad kong pinulot ang kutsara. I couldn't look at Reeve!

In so much panic, I stood up. "Excuse me. Uhh, r-restroom lang ako!" I chuckled
nervously before storming to get inside the restroom.

Desperada na akong makaiwas kay Reeve at sa mga kaibigan niya! Oh gosh, this isn't
happening!

Ni-lock ko agad ang pinto pagpasok ko sa banyo at pinaypayan ang sarili ko gamit
ang mga kamay ko. I held on the doorknob to support my weight when I felt my knees
shake.

"Hayop ka Reeve!" I hissed. "How am I supposed to look professional if you're

interested in giving me a heart attack!"

I held on to my chest when I felt my heart pounding so darn fast. Reeve almost took
my breath away when he stated those words.

Tangina, ako ba? Was he referring to me? Ako ba 'yung... mahal pa rin niya?

It should be me! May naging ex ba siya pagkatapos ko? Halos limang taon na. Maybe
he has found a new lover in Switzerland and he still loves her.

Mahirap mag-assume.
Then why was he staring at me when he said that he is still in love with his ex?!
At gusto pa niyang i-date?!

"Bullshit," Mahinang mura ko. I pulled my hair in frustration. "You're so

confusing, Engineer De Marco!"

Too desperately, I calmed myself inside the comfort room.

"Kalma, Yasi," I inhaled and exhaled. Pumikit ako at pinakiramdaman ang puso ko na
tila nakikipagkarera sa bilis ng takbo.

Traydor kang puso ka! Marupok ka! Gusto kong sampalin ang pumipintig na organ na
nakatago sa dibdib ko.

When I felt myself gain enough confidence, that's the time I got out.

"Tagal mo naman Architect! Tumae ka ba?" Engineer Guzman's eyes were teasing me.

"Hoy grabe ka! Huwag mo ngang binibiro si Architect Alvares!" Suway ni Engineer
Galvante sa kanya saka ako binalingan ng may nakakalokong ngiti sa labi. "Tumae ka
nga ba, Architect?"

"No," I simply denied.

All the girls chuckled aside from Reeve who nonchalantly continued eating like
nothing is going on.

So badly, I wanted to kick his balls. Pinigilan ko lang sarili ko, ano, ipapahiya
ko sarili ko?! No way!
Nahalata ko ang pasimpleng tingin ni Reeve kila Paolo at Jason. The guys blinked
and smiled at me.

"Syempre joke lang, Architect!" Bawi bigla ni Paolo.

"Halika na at kumain ka na, Architect. Masarap 'yung sariwang fruit salad nila!
Manamis-namis!" Engineer Guzman also smiled nervously.

Both of them acted weird. I just didn't pay attention to that and went back to
where I was sitting before. Hindi ko tinignan si Reeve kahit pa ramdam ko ang
intensidad ng tingin niya. It's best for him to stop staring.

Ginawa ko ang lahat ng makakaya ko upang panatilihing composed ang sarili ko.

"Engineer De Marco, eto pa oh, ginawan kita ng chocolate cake kagabi," Engineer
Castro stood up and smiled sweetly at Reeve before placing a box beside his plate.

It took me enough strength to stop my eyes from rolling. Effort siya mga sis! Nag-
bake pa para lang bigyan si Engineer De Marco ng cake!

I didn't know what came to me but I suddenly got annoyed. Kaya padabog kong
hinawakan ang pinaglagyan ko ng fresh fruit salad.

Reeve raised a brow at me. I answered him with a sarcastic smile! Si Engineer
Castro naman na nakatayo sa tabi niya ay binigyan ako ng ngiti at tinignan ulit si
Reeve.

"I hope you like chocolates," she beamed at him.

Way to ruin my day.

"Oh he hates chocolates," I scoffed lowly without realizing what I said.

My eyes widened. Huli na para bawiin ko ang naibulalas ng walang hiyang bibig ko.

I heard Paolo and Jason chuckle beside me. Engineer De Marco had an amused look on
his face. His lips slowly rose before he looked down on his own plate and ate
another spoonful of his food, acting serious again.

In hiding what Reeve and I had from the past, I really suck at it! Kasi naman, ayaw
naman talaga niya sa tsokolate!

Lisel gave me a questioning brow.

"May sinabi ka, Architect Alvares?" She spoke softly.

Sa gilid ay nakita ko si Germain na nakangiti ng pilyo sa akin. What is that look

all about?! She's smiling now?

I cleared my throat and shook my head. "Nothing related to cakes, Engineer Castro."

Actually, I am lying. Reeve seriously hates chocolates. He prefers vanilla than

choco.
"Oh, okay," she forced a smile at me.

"I'm already full, Lisel," maayos na pagtanggi ni Reeve sa tabi.

"It's okay, Engineer. Pwede mo namang kainin mamaya," Lisel giggled and gave him a
flirtatious smile.

Ay nako! Pigilan niyo 'ko! Hahampasin ko siya ng sapatos kapag 'di siya tumigil!

Palihim akong umirap. Pero sa ginawa kong iyon, nakaharap ko si Jason na ngayon ay
binibigyan ako ng nanunuksong ngiti.

"Gusto mo rin ba gawan kita ng cake, Architect? You look jealous," natatawang
bulong niya.

What did he say?!

"H-ha?" Para akong nabingi sa narinig. Me? Selos?! Eww!

"Hindi lang kami magaling sa construction. Kaya rin naming mag-bake ah!" Singit rin
ni Paolo na nakikinig pala sa usapan namin ni Engineer Guzman.

Nahulog pa ang kanin mula sa bibig niya kasi nagsasalita habang ngumunguya!

"Engineer Galvante, what the heck!"

"Pare naman, 'di ka na nahiya. Naglabas ka pa ng kanin," Jason tapped Paolo's back,
looking disgusted. "Nanghingi ba kami ng extra rice para ibuga mo 'yan, ha?"

I laughed when Paolo let out an embarassed chuckle and made a peace sign using his
hand.

Si Jason naman mukhang ikinakahiya agad si Paolo.

"Sorry Architect Alvares, bata pa kasi 'yang lokong 'yan. Yuck!" Jason said
obnoxiously at Paolo.

I laughed again. Nakakaaliw talaga silang dalawa! Even when I'm pissed, or when I'm
annoyed, their humor is contagious enough to make someone smile.

"Sinong bata?! Baka ikaw!" Paolo fired back.

"Pareho kayong bata. Ang iingay niyo," Reeve suddenly snapped, making the two of
them shut up.

Tumaas ang isang kilay ko nang tignan niya ako ng masama. O, pati ako?! Ako nga ang
dapat naiinis kasi ang daming may gustong babae sa kanya dito!

Uhh, I don't have the right to be mad though. Pero hindi pwedeng sa akin ni
ibinubunton ang galit niya ha!

"Si Engineer Guzman pagalitan mo, bossing. Namimikon!" Parang batang reklamo ni
Paolo.

Kumain lamang si Jason.

What surprised me is when Reeve stood up and took a spoon from the container before
handing it to me.

"W-well uhh, thank you?" Gulat na tanggap ko. Nakuha ko agad ang gusto niyang
iparating.

Nahulog ko kanina ang spoon ko, muntik ko nang makalimutan. He got me a new one.

Pasuplado lang siyang tumango. Reeve glared at my food again before he shook his
head and refused to say anything else.

'Yung construction workers, sa kabilang office sila kumakain. Napansin ko kasi

kanina.

When we finished eating, all of us returned to the construction site. I made sure I
brushed my teeth first before I went there. Ganun rin naman si Reeve, napansin kong
nagsepilyo rin siya bago pumunta sa site.

Sa bahay ako dumiretso matapos ang mahabang biyahe mula sa La Union.

" 'Tay, napaaga kayo ng uwi ngayon," bati ko kay Tatay Romualdo.

"Ikaw rin anak," ngumiti siya.

I chuckled. " Mabuti na rin at maaga kayong umuwi, may barbecue food trip kasi
ngayon. Kakain na rin tayo ng ramen."
"Aba'y may plano na naman kayong magkakaibigan?" He asked. Saktong lumabas si Livy
mula sa kusina.

"Si Robi ang may plano, Tito. Siya ang sisihin niyo mamaya!" Livy answered for me.

"Bakla ka! What took you so long to get here?!" Bumeso siya sa akin pagkatapos
magreklamo.

"Sorry, akala ko mapapaaga akong makakaalis. Pero marami pa pala kaming

kinailangang i-check sa site," I explained.

Actually, I was surprised when Reeve let me drive home earlier than them. Akala ko
kailangan ko pa na mag-imbento ng idadahilan ko pero pumayag naman siya agad.

"Kamusta kayo nung ex mo?" Bigla ay tanong ni Livy. Siniko pa niya ako habang
nanunukso ang mga mata niya.

"Spare me the questions, Liv," I rolled my eyes before dropping my bag at the
couch.

Si Tatay naman ngumiti lang at nailing saka naupo sa sofa at pinagpatuloy ang
panonood.

"Palibhasa, umaasa pa rin na may comeback," she was taunting me now.

"Correction, hindi ako umaasa!" I pointed. 'Di naman talaga!

"Maniwala ako."

Sa halip na makipagbangayan sa kanya, iniba ko ang usapan.

"Where's my son?" It's almost past eight in the evening. "Natutulog ba?"

"Oo," Livy nodded. "Sinubukan ka niyang hintayin kaso dahil sa pagod sa paglalaro,
hindi nakayanan ng katawan. Buti na lang napaliguan ko na siya at napakain. Kiel
also brushed his teeth, idol ang anak mo," she chuckled.

Ngumiti ako. "Feeling manly daw peg niya."

Big boy na nga siya kasi, 'yun ang sinasabi niya sa akin.

"Kung pwede lang hingin ko sa'yo ang anak mo, ginawa ko na. Akin na lang kaya
siya?" Livy tried to bargain.

"Huwag mong akuin ang hindi sa'yo. If you want a kid, make one." Sikmat ko sa
kanya.

"That's unfair! Jowa nga wala ako, anak pa kaya?!" Inirapan niya ako.

"Tama," I chuckled. "Wala ka kasing dilig. Puro tagtuyot ang sex life mo."

"Don't tease me in that area. Pareho lang tayo," umirap siya ulit.
"Pero kami, may closure," kibit balikat ko.

"Talaga? Di halata,"

"Bitter ka. Balikan mo na kasi ex mo," I chuckled.

"Sige, demonstrate mo sa'kin. Balikan mo muna 'yung inhinyero mo," she challenged.
Minsan talaga, nakakainis ang tabas ng dila niya.

It was my time to roll my eyes. Iniisip ko pa lang na suyuin si Reeve,

nangingilabot na mga balahibo ko sa katawan.

Ngumuson lang ako at iniba ulit ang topic.

"E si Robi? Nasaan na siya?" Wala kasi akong makitang anino niya.

Natawa si Livy sa pasimpleng pag-iiba ko ng usapan.

To answer my query, she snorted. "Tinawagan ko na! Pero may problema siya sa isang
babae kaya medyo late siya makakarating."

Babae?

"Sino?" My brows furrowed.

"Edi 'yung ex niya na mahal na mahal niya hanggang ngayon!" Sagot niya.
" 'Yung pinagseselosan ka noon? You mean 'yung nag-iisang gusto mo na nakarelasyon
ni Roberto kaso hindi kayo magkasundo lagi?" I curiously asked.

I know the summarised story kasi naikwento ni Liv noon sa akin.

"Oo," Livy laughed. "Buti na lang bet ko talaga ang babaeng 'yun para kay Robi.
Kung hindi, matagal nang nakahalik non ang kamao ko."

"I'd like to meet her soon. Picture pa lang na nasa phone ni Captain Robi, supler
ganda na nung girl,"

"Attitude 'yon!" Livy said.

"Pero patay na patay sa kanya si Robi kaya huwag ka," tawa ko.

Both of us looked at each other and grinned. Palibhasa pareho kaming single.

Naligo muna ako saka ko nilapitan sa kama ang anak ko. I kissed him on the forehead
before going downstairs.

"Swerte naman ng bebe mo! Lahat sana hinahatid," I can hear Livy's amused voice.

"Manahimik ka nga! Maghanap ka rin kasi ng sa'yo," Robi said mockingly.

"Magbi-break din kayo ulet!"

"Siguro hinde. Kayo nga ng ex mo wala pa rin closure," Robi fired back.

"Nang-iinis ka ba?" Kita ko sa mukha ni Livy na gusto niyang sapakin si Robi.

"O, umeepekto ba?" He grinned.

Natawa ako nang sabunutan ni Livy si Robi saka niya ito tinulak palayo.

"Nananakit na naman!" Reklamo ni Robi nang makita ako. He massaged the part that
Livy pulled.

"Deserve mo 'yan," Liv rolled her eyes before walking to the kitchen.

Humalukipkip ako at nginitihan si Robi na lumapit sa akin at humalik sa pisngi ko.

"Magandang gabi, Yasi," he smirked.

Wow may pa-bati pa siya!

"Good mood ka ngayon ah! Inspired ka sa ex mo?" I winked at him.

He shook his head and smiled a little. Ngiti pa lang, alam ko na ang sagot.
"Kahit iniwan ka niya, mahal mo pa rin?" Nanghahamon kong tanong.

"Showbiz ka?" Robi pursed his lips. "Dami mong tanong, tara na nga at kumain!" Pag-
iwas niya sa tanong ko at sinundan na si Livy sa kusina habang hawak ang mga dala
niyang pagkain.

Mahina lamang akong natawa saka siya sinundan. Kumain kami nila tatay. Advantageous
sa side ko ang ulam ngayon kasi paborito ko! Barbecues, yum!

"Hinay hinay lang, Yasi! Akala ko ba cheat day mo?" Robi gave me more food after he
asked me about my diet.

"Ikaw nga 'tong lagay ng lagay sa pinggan namin nila Tatay!" Akusa ko sa kanya.

"Gusto mo kaming tumaba para ikaw lang ang payat!" Livy supported me. "That's
probably your hidden agenda."

"Mga siraulo kayo," iling ni Robi at tinuloy ang pagnguya.

"Kumain na kayo," asik ni Tatay at nakipag-apir sa kanya si Robi.

"By the way, thanks for the treat, Captain Guerero," Piloto siya kaya marami siyang
pera. He's not the selfish type of person. That's Robi, he shares what he has.

"Hijo, salamat," saad ni Tatay.

"Thanks, Robiners!" Nag-thumbs up si Livy.

"Wala 'yan," Robi chuckled. "Basta kayo na next."

Tignan mo nga naman.

Kinabukasan, pinagluto ko ng pagkain sina Tatay. Hindi muna siya magta-trabaho

ngayon dahil gusto niyang bantayan si Kiel.

"Kiel, mommy will be coming home late again," paalam ko sa gwapong anak ko.

"When's your day off, Mommy?" He asked innocently.

Nasa sofa ako at sinusuklayan ang buhok niya. He's standing between my parted legs.

"I don't know," I sighed. "Pero pinapangako ko na lalabas tayo kapag off ko na."

I assisted Kiel when he crawled to seat on my lap. He sat on my lap and cupped my
chin, eyeing me with those beautiful eyes that can drown girls at his young age.

"Do you promise?" Kiel asked, getting the exact assurance he wants.

"Yes, I promise you, anak," Hinalikan ko ang tungki ng ilong niya. I tapped it with
my finger and smiled when he chuckled.

"Yasmin anak," nilapitan ko si Tatay na tinawag bago ako umalis papuntang La Union.
"Po?"

"Kailan mo balak ipagtapat kay Reeve ang tungkol sa anak niyo? Marami kang oras
upang sabihin sa kanya dahil magkatrabaho na kayo," Saad ni Tatay.

I know that. And truthfully, I'm barely living whenever I tend to think about it.

" Hindi pa ho ako handa, 'Tay," I sighed. "I'm still trying to figure it out."

"Kailan ka magiging handa, anak?" Dad's words struck me. Sa totoo lang, hindi ko
rin alam kung kailan.

Umiling ako sapagkat ayaw bumuka ng bibig ko.

"Kung hindi ngayon, kung hindi bukas, kailan? Alam kong mahirap para sa'yo, anak.
Pero sana ay pag-isipan mo ng mabuti, hindi lang ang sarili mo kundi pati na rin
ang mag-ama mo. At kahit ano man ang mangyari kapag nasabi mo na kay Reeve, andito
lang ako, susuportahan kita," tinapik niya ako sa balikat.

Ang mga mata niya ay pinaparating sa akin ang mga emosyong hindi niya kayang
sabihin.

"Salamat 'Tay, tatandaan ko po ang sinabi niyo," I said. Nagpaalam na ako

pagkatapos.

It's unfair for Reeve's side, I know. Kasi habang pinapatagal ko, lalo kong
pinagkakait sa kanila ng anak ko ang oras na maaari sana nilang makasama ang isa't-
isa.
What if he doesn't like the idea of having a kid with me? Or paano kung tanggap nga
niya pero kukunin niya sa akin si Kiel? I fear whatever negative circumstances this
situation would take me.

I groaned when I saw that my gas is running out.

"Shocks, medyo malayo pa ang gas station mula sa dinaraanan ko!" Kung sino-sinong
santo na ang tinawag ko sa isip ko.

"Umabot ka please. Please lang!" Diniinan ko ang pag-apak sa accelerator.

While driving, I was praying that I could get to a gas station in this highway. I
know better. Dahil konti na lang talaga ang gas na meron ako.

"Dumbell ka naman Yasi eh! Pupunta kang La Union tapos hindi ka muna nagpa-refill
ng gas?! Boba ka ba?!" Sigaw ko sa sarili ko.

Yet all my hopes were crashed when my car slowed down. It created some rough sounds
as I parked the car at the side.

"Tangina nasa TPLEx palang ako!" I pulled my hair in frustration and banged my head
to the head rest.

I am an efficient Architect, certainly! Pero shit, I suck at being a good car

driver. Gosh, how the hell didn't I check my gas fill first before driving at my
heart's content?!

"Yasmin Alvares, gusto kitang sipain!" Ungol ko sa sarili ko saka ko mahinang

sinuntok ang manibela.
First, I tried to calm myself. Mabilis kong tinignan kung ano na ang oras ngayon.

Almost eight o'clock!

Unang pumasok sa isip ko si Reeve. He's my only hope as of this moment!

"Oh gosh, desperada na ako! I don't have a choice."

I can't call Robi kasi bumalik na siya sa trabaho. He has consecutive flights to
attend to. Livy is at work. I don't know how to contact Engineer Galvante and
Engineer Guzman to ask for help. I don't have their numbers and social media
accounts.

Reeve... he gave me his calling card!

Mabilis kong hinalungkat ang bag ko at nagpasalamat na hindi ko naisipang magpalit

ng gagamiting bag ngayon.

Halos mapatalon ako sa saya nang mahanap ko ang calling card niya sa inside pocket
ng bag ko. Hindi ko pa pala na-save sa contacts ko.

"Wala ng hiya hiya! It's either I'll get stucked here and find some strangers to
ride with, unsure of their intentions, or call Reeve and wait but rest assured that
I am safe," bulalas ko.

I choose him! I can wait for him basta alam ko na buo ang katawan kong makakarating
sa site.
Before my embarrassment could overpower my braveness, I quickly dialed Reeve's
number.

"Angatin mo please," I whispered when he's not answering the call.

"Reeve, come on! I need you," sumandal ako sa upuan ko at muling di-nial ang number
niya.

After a few rings, I breathed sharply when he finally answered.

"Hello," came his deep voice.

"Engineer De Marco!" I gasped in relief.

Sandaling natahimik sa kabilang linya.

"Yasmin," he stated, quickly knowing who I am. There were some shufflings that I
can hear.

Bigla akong nakaramdam ng hiya pero itinaboy ko iyon ng pilit. Not now! I badly
need his help.

"Architect Alvares?" Reeve asked, must be because I did not answer.

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

"Engineer De Marco, nasa site ka na ba?" I asked carefully. Sana hindi pa, sana
papunta pa lang siya.

"Why?" tanong niya.

"I asked. Don't answer me with a question," kunot noong sabi ko.

Alam kong hindi ko dapat sabihin iyon kasi manghihingi nga ako ng tulong. Pero
hindi magiging matino ang usapan kung sasagutin niya ng tanong ang mga tanong ko.

"Nandito na 'ko sa site," kalmadong sagot niya. "May problema ba? Bakit ka
napatawag?"

Sasabihin ko na talaga!

"K-kasi ano," umpisa ko. Nahihiya ako shet!

"Ano?" He asked. Kahit hindi ko siya nakikita, alam kong magkasalubong na ang
magkabilang kilay niya.

"Reeve, I ran out of gas and I'm stuck at the road," diretsong pagtatapat ko sa
hinanaing ko. "Nawala sa isip ko na magpa-refill bago ako nagtungo rito,"
Nakakahiya talaga!

Reeve went silent for a moment before I heard some sound of metals dangling.

"Where are you?" Maikling tanong niya.

"Nasa TPLEx palang ako. I parked my car at the side of the highway," I bit my lip
when I heard him sigh.

"Stay inside your car and lock all doors," his voice became serious.

Uh, it's daylight pa naman, not too risky. But still risky so I followed him.

"Ginawa ko na," ngumuso ako.

Nasa site na siya. Malayo mula sa kinaroroonan ko. At magiging hassle para sa kanya
na puntahan ako. Siya pa naman ang head engineer sa project.

"Can you ask either Engineer Guzman or Engineer Galvante to come fetch me, if that
is possible?" Nangungusap kong tanong.

Pero nagulat ako sa narinig na isinagot niya.

"Papunta na 'ko," he sounded serious. "Wait for me."

"Hindi ka busy? You're badly needed there too, head engineer ka," I'm being such a
problem!

Muli kong hindi inasahan ang isasagot niya.

"Busy ako. But you need me," Reeve sighed lowly. "You're my priority."
Literal na nagulat ako sa narinig. My heart doubled in beat. My lips parted.

And I was about to answer but I pursed my lips when he already ended the call.
Kahit kailan talaga ang bastos kausap!

Ngunit muling nag-replay sa isip ko ang sinabi niya. Nababaliw na ang puso ko. It's
beating so fast and so loud, I can almost feel how loud it is!

While patiently waiting for him, I played some music on my phone. At dahil ubos na
ang gas ko, binaba ko slight ang mga bintana para may pumasok na hangin.
Suffocation is bad.

Sa paghihintay, I killed some of the time by playing some games for brainiacs. I
also opened my instagram when suddenly, an idea popped on my mind.

"Will it be considered stalking?" I whispered and tried to search Reeve's name on

instagram. Anong username niya?

Ilang minuto ang ginugol ko sa paghahanap sa account niya. At the end, I pouted
when I failed to do so.

Kaso nagningning ang mga mata ko nang makitang may mga nag-request na mag-follow sa
akin. My account was private.

itspaolo and jayGuzman requested to follow you.

I quickly accepted their requests and followed them back. Napapangiti ako habang
tinitignan ang mga photos nila sa kanilang mga accounts.
"Wow, I didn't know they're models," I chuckled while viewing the manly poses they
made.

Paniguradong marami ang nag d-DM sa kanila na mga babae.

It took me enough time before I shut off my phone and took a nap. Hanggang sa
magising ako dahil sa mahinang pagkatok sa tapat ng bintana ko.

My heart leaped when I saw Reeve, trying to view me from the tinted window.

"Oh!" Agad kong ibinaba ang bintana para makita niya ako.

"You slept?" He asked, frowning.

"I took a short nap," I answered, confused why he looks displeased.

Napansin ko ang paglinga niya sa paligid at ang paggalaw ng panga niya. Sinundan ko
ang tinitignan niya at nagulat ako nang makitang may isang sasakyan na nasa likod
ko. There were about three young males there.

"Kanina pa sila jan?" Tanong ko sa kawalan.

"How would you know? You were asleep," sarkastikong tugon niya.

"Why are you being sarcastic now?" I shot back. Mukhang galit pa siya. Galit na
galit, gustong manakit?

Reeve just shook his head and let his hand inside the window to open my car's door.
He pulled it open.

"Lumabas ka na," he offered a hand to me.

Napaawang ang labi ko sa aktong iyon ngunit tinanggap ko ang kamay niya. I grabbed
my bag.

Pinilit kong huwag mapasinghap nang magdikit ang mga kamay namin. It felt familiar.
Too familiar.

"Thank you for coming, Engineer De Marco," kabadong wika ko sa kanya.

Reeve nodded.

"Keep in mind to refill your tank next time so this won't happen again," he stated.
"Baka mapahamak ka pa."

"Oo na," I pouted.

"Kapag nangyari 'to ulit, ewan ko sa'yo," Reeve rolled his eyes.

O, bakit ako inirapan?

"I get it na nga diba?" Untag ko sa kanya.

"I get it na nga diba," he mocked, imitating me.

"Nakakainis ka," I fired back.

"Alam ko," Reeve just scoffed and pushed his hair a little.

Ugh, so annoying! Inirapan ko lang siya. He looked away from me and walked.

Tumabi ako at pinanood siyang i-lock ang kotse ko matapos niyang isara lahat ng
bintana. Doon ko lang napansin ang ayos niya.

Reeve was wearing a plain white polo. His sleeves were folded neatly again. He's
wearing a silver necklace that looks so manly, matching his aura. His pants and
shoes were plain but it looked stylish with him wearing it. Casual but professional
at the same time.

I bit my lip when I saw the belt on his hips. It's the same belt he left to me
before we broke up! Same brand and design.

"Wala kang naiwan sa kotse mo?" Reeve turned to me so I quickly looked away before
he finds out what I'm looking at.

I shook my head. "Wala na."

Lumapit ako sa kanya nang mauna na siyang maglakad pabalik sa kotse niya.

"Paano 'yung kotse ko? Baka may magkagusto roon at mapagtripan 'yun habang wala-"

"Parating na si Engineer Guzman galing Manila. May kasama siya na mag-aasikaso sa

kotse mo," he cut me off. "They will refill your gas and take it with them to La
Union."

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag sa nalaman.

But I grimaced when I saw the three guys behind my car, smirking at me. Buti na
lang nandito si Reeve kaya alam kong okay lang ako.

I looked away from them and continued walking. Sumunod ako kay Reeve kaso natigilan
ako nang may humablot sa kamay ko.

"Miss, teka lang," it was one of the guys at the car behind mine.

Agad kong binawi ang kamay ko nang pisilin niya ito.

"What the heck?" I frowned. "What do you think are you doing?!"

"Ah, sorry kung nagulat ka. Pero miss, ang ganda mo talaga," he stated and
scratched the back of his head.

Pagtingin ko sa mga kasamahan niya, nakangiti sila sa akin. I looked at the guy in
front of me again.
"Uhm, thank you?" I didn't know how to react! What should I say? I don't even know
him at all!

I felt more uncomfortable when he stepped closer to me. Agad hinanap ng mga mata ko
si Reeve. He's three meters away from me. He was playing with my car keys while
looking seriously at the guy in front of me.

"Hey, nice to see you but I need to go," I turned my back but he held my arm again
and pulled me back.

"Ano ba," nagsimula na akong mainis.

"Sorry talaga, miss," bumitaw agad siya. "Pwede bang kunin ko number mo?"

I frowned deeper. Tinignan ko si Reeve para humingi ng tulong pero sumandal lang
siya sa kotse niya habang nakatingin ng mariin sa lalaking kaharap ko. He stopped
playing the keys in his hand.

Wala ba siyang balak tulungan ako dito?

I sent an 'I need help' look on him but he just shrugged and looked at me blankly.
Ugh!

"Look," I turned at the guy. "I don't have time for this." As much as I want to be
polite, it came out a little annoyed.

"If you don't want to give your number, naiintindihan ko miss. I might look so
aggressive, pasensya na," he smiled.
Tumango lang ako.

"Pero miss, pwede bang malaman na lang kung single ka ba? Or do you have a
boyfriend?" Sunod-sunod na tanong niya. He's so persistent. It's getting on my
nerves.

Daming tanong!

"Ano miss? Sa sobrang ganda mong iyan, single ka ba o may boyfriend?" He asked
again. His eyes were hopeful.

I took a step back when he walked forward.

"W-well, I'm-"

Mahina akong mapasinghap nang may kamay na pumaikot sa baywang ko. I turned to my
side and was speechless when I saw Reeve staring back at me. His eyes lowered to my
lips before he turned to the guy.

"I'm the fiance," Reeve muttered coldly at him.

The guy backed away and raised his hands almost instantly.

Hindi ko napigilang mapasinghap ulit sa narinig. I stiffened when Reeve held my

waist tighter. My body tensed even more when he leaned to my ear.

"Tara na, babe?" Reeve huskily whispered.

Gulat ko siyang tinignan. All he did was smile at me, making me crazy even more.

Babe? Oh gosh! That familiar endearment brought butterflies churning inside my

stomach.

"Y-yes!" I answered almost too excitedly. "Let's go."

The other guy didn't say any more comments after he looked at my hand. And because
I was shaking, I swallowed hard, feeling a little awkward.

I know Reeve is purposely doing this, only to help me escape this guy's attention.
Pero shet, affected ako!

Gumalaw ako. Muntik pa akong matalisod nang maglakad ako palayo sa kanya, kaso agad
akong nahawakan ni Reeve.

"Easy, tiger," he chuckled sexily.

"I can manage!" I said, panicking.

Tumayo ako ng tuwid. But because of that movement, Reeve's lips met the side of my
lips because he was leaning down to me while holding my waist.

Pareho kaming nagulat. Yet Reeve was fast enough to compose himself. His grip on my
waist tightened.
"Yasmin," Reeve said.

"What now?" I asked, feeling nervous. I held on his shoulders to support my weight.
I am afraid he could hear how loud my heartbeat is.

And I felt like my heart jumped out of my chest when his lips dropped on my
forehead. He encircled his hands on my waist and pulled me closer to his body.

"What is it?" I urged him. Pansin ko na may gusto siyang sabihin.

I can see him trying to fight what he wants to say. His face turned serious as he
sighed in defeat.

"Date me," he whispered, licking his lower lip before looking away. "Tonight, I
want to take you out for dinner."

.....
Quarantine, Friday, pm.
07/10/20

        Chapter 35 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

Yasi

"H-ha? Nagbibiro ka ba,"

I panicked and moved away from him. I noticed how his shoulders tensed, observing
my reaction.
Tama ba ang narinig ko? Did he ask me out for a date? Seryoso ba?

Tinignan ko siya ng diretso sa mga mata. After a few seconds of having staring
contest with him, he looked away.

"Nevermind," Reeve shook his head and walked to his car. "Forget what I said."

What? Nevermind the date? I mean why? The organ inside my chest pounded as I
followed him. He asked me for a date! No he didn't ask! He demanded. Pero bakit
binawi niya?

Did he realize that he shouldn't have said that? Na maling tao ang inaya niya?

Ngumuso ako nang pagbuksan niya ako ng pinto. That's it! He might probably have
loved a woman in Switzerland and because he misses her, he thought of me as her and
asked me for a date.

"Ah, kainis!" Iritadong bulyaw ko nang maupo ako.

The idea of him being in love with somebody else was annoying and heartbreaking.

Pero kasalanan ko naman diba? I broke him. I lied to him. I told him to find a
better woman than me when I left him.

Tapos ngayon nasasaktan ako? So stupid, Yasmin. How could I have hoped that after
five long years, it's still me?!
Tanga mo, Yasi. Huwag ka nang umasa.

"Ang alin?" Reeve asked as he started the engine.

Sa halip na sagutin siya, tumingin lang ako sa bintana at piniling manahimik.

'Ang isiping hindi ako ang gusto mong ka-date at may mahal kang iba. 'Yun ang
nakakainis.' I planned to answer but I chose not to.

Blaming him is out of the line. It's my fault I hoped that he was serious in taking
me to dinner. And it's entirely my fault that he has found new love.

My heart aches for my son. Papaano ko sasabihin sa kanya ang tungkol sa Daddy niya
kung may iba na siya?! Worst, how could I tell Reeve about Kiel?!

Madaming ideya ang pumasok sa utak ko ngunit wala akong maisip na matinong
kilalabasan ng situwasyon.

Reeve did not spare me another glance anymore. He just drove his car. It felt too
awkward, which made me sigh.

"Can I connect to your Bluetooth? I'll just play some music," because this silence
is killing me.

Reeve answered with a small nod. His black Ferrari is so handsome, I couldn't help
but appreciate it again though I saw it already. The interior design is cool.
Halatang mahal ang bili niya rito.

Browsing my playlist, I decided to play the music that fits my mood right now.
"Bakit 'di magawang limutin ka. Bawat sandali'y ika'y naaalala," pagtugtog ng
speaker.

Pinikit ko ang mga mata ko at isinandal ang ulo ko sa headrest at dinamdam ang
kanta.

Wala na akong pakialam sa reaksyon ni Reeve. Ito ang gusto kong kanta eh! Broken
ako.

"Dapat ba nating pagbigyan, ang ating mga puso ay muli pang buksan," I sang while
staring at the window.

Reeve remained silent until we reached La Union. That's the time I felt my tummy
grumble.

"Hey, can you drop by on a barbecue grill resto first before you drive to the
site?" Isang tinapay lang kasi kinain ko for breakfast tapos kape. That wasn't
enough for today's activities.

"You skipped breakfast?" Reeve asked, frowning.

I shook my head.

"Kumain ako. But I only ate one loaf and drank coffee. It was 5 am when I had my
meal, I'm hungry again," I told him while taking out my wallet from my bag.

"Akala ko ba diet ka?" He's raising a brow at me now.

"Just find some good barbecue resto, okay?"

"Ah, meal plan," he scoffed, sounding so sarcastic.

Inirapan ko lang siya at kinuha ang phone ko nang mag-text si Livy.

Livy: I saw my ex.

"Holy shit," I muttered and typed a reply quickly.

Me: Really?! What happened?! Is he still hot?

Livy: hah! Sadly, yes. He's too hot!

Livy: pero hindi ako pinansin. Damn he's so masungit na!

I chuckled.

Kailangan naming mag-usap ng gagang iyan. For all I know, Livy's family owns the
famous company of cruise line. And what's funny is that her ex is a seaman.

Me: how did it happen? Sa'n mo siya nakita hoy!

Livy: sa company! Gosh! My parents requested to get him in our cruise line as one
of the best cruise ship Captain! Nakakahiya!

Livy: Pakiramdam ko nasira utak ko! Buti di aketch nag-faint!

"Coincidence? I don't think so," I chuckled. It must be fate for the two of them to
see each other again after several years.

Siguradong naiinis na si Livy ngayon dahil mismong mga magulang niya ang nag-
request sa ex niya na magtrabaho sa kanila. Oh shit talaga.

Me: Nagbabalik na ang seaman mo ghorl! Your very own Captain Nikolo Esguerra.
Kabahan ka na HAHAHA

Livy: seaman pweh! Para nga siyang semen eh! He's annoying.

I can feel her annoyance from here. Napailing ako.

Me: pero lahams mo pa din.

Livy: talaga? Kasi tandang tanda ko pa na isa siyang SeaManloloko!

Yeah, I know her short lovelife background. Kaya alam ko kung bakit siya galit sa
ex niya.

Livy: dehins ko na sya mahal 'no! Duhh

Hindi raw mahal? Sus, maniwala ako. 'Yung ex niya nga ang dahilan sa mga minsan
niyang pag-iyak kapag nalalasing! Paborito niyang linya 'yung, 'miss na miss ko na
siya', sabay singhot tapos iyak ulit!

Me: mamatay sinungaling.

Livy: Impakta ka talaga!

I just laughed.

Me: Bar tayo bukas ng gabi?

Sawi rin ata ako dito sa ex kong gwapo na kasama ko sa loob ng kotse. I need to get
wasted once again.

Livy: Game ako jan of course!

Tinago ko na ang phone ko nang itabi ni Reeve ang kotse niya sa harap ng isang
barbecue resto. I already ate barbecues last night but I can't get enough of it.

Ngumiti ako ng malapad. Hinawakan ko ang pagbubuksan ng pintuan. I pushed it open.

"Samahan kita?" Reeve suddenly asked.

I stilled and gripped my purse.

"No, thank you. Ako na. Please wait for me na lang," maayos na pagtanggi ko.

Baka kahit simpleng pagsama mo sa'kin, sabihin kong date na 'yun, nakakahiya naman!
Gusto kong sabihin pero pinigilan ko ang bibig ko.

Reeve did not respond so I went out from the car and proceeded inside the resto. It
did not take long for me to buy. The staffs were very efficient and accommodating
so I quickly got my orders.

When I got back, Reeve was talking to someone on the phone.

"Mr. Dantes said that the materials would be delivered next week. The woods and
steels will be used by Monday, it should be in the site by then," he massaged his
temple and stared blankly at the steering wheel.

"How come it would be delayed?" Reeve sounded mad a little.

Naupo ako sa shotgun seat at isinuot ang seatbelt ko. I kept silent in respect to
his phone call.

"If the orders would be delayed, it would affect the construction," he stated
professionally. "Follow the agreement, Sir. Yes, thank you."

Reeve started the engine after he ended the call. I did not push for further
information. According to what I heard, I think I already understand bits of
information regarding the issue.

Binuksan ko ang binili kong pagkain at sinimulan iyon lantakan.

"Wow, may vinegar pa," my eyes twinkled before I dipped some meat on the sauce and
ate it.

"Sorry, can we open the windows a bit so the scent of the vinegar won't stick to
your car?" I asked. Si Reeve kasi 'yung tipo na ayaw ang suka.

"After I eat, we can use aircon again. Kung okay lang sa'yo," nagugutom na talaga
ako!

Tanging tango lang ulit ang sagot niya sa akin. He clicked something on his car and
the windows rolled down, stopping mid-way.

"Thanks, Engineer," ngumiti ako sa kanya mula sa mirror sa harap.

I held another cut of meat and dipped it on the vinegar sauce. Diretso pasok sa
bibig ko syempre!

The barbecue was perfectly cooked. Soft, chewy and very tasty.

Pati 'yung timpla nila sa vinegar sauce, masarap!

"Hmm, so good," I moaned in satisfaction.

Walang biro, masarap talaga!

Isusubo ko na sana ang pangalawang slice na karne ngunit napagtanto kong mag-isa ko
lang nasasarapan sa pagkain.

So I slowly looked at Reeve. He was gripping the steering wheel tightly. His face
was void of emotions but I saw his Adam's apple move.

Gutom rin ba siya?

"Engineer De Marco, are you hungry?" Alok ko sa kanya. I forked some tender meat
and showed it to him.

"We could share," alanganing bulong ko.

Reeve stared at my lips before he looked away, staring straight at the road once
again. I purposely wiped my mouth. Pero wala namang dumi ah, ba't siya tumingin sa
labi ko?

"No," he shook his head. "Kumain na 'ko."

"Sure ka? Subo gusto mo?" I asked innocently and ate the meat.

"Subo? Fuck," Reeve rolled his eyes and pursed his lips.

Ngumuya ako at muling sumubo. I frowned with his cussing.

"Bakit ka nagmumura. Nagtatanong lang naman ako," What's wrong with what I said?
"Wala. Kumain ka na," Reeve only shook his head.

"Whatever," inirapan ko rin siya para quits kami.

Pinagpatuloy ko ang pagnguya hanggang sa may maalala ako.

" 'Yung jacket mo pala! I forgot to bring it with me," sambit ko nang matandaan ko
ang jacket niyang inilapag ko sa sofa para sana dalhin ko. Kaso nakalimutan ko na
naman.

"Hey, I'll just bring it next time. Sorry," Bakit ko ba kasi nakalimutan! "I'm not
that old to forget things easily, ugh! Why did I forget about it?"

"Gurang ka na," pa-epal ni Reeve.

"No, I'm not," How dare him say that. "Hindi pa nga ako lumalampas sa kalendaryo!"

"Edi matandang dalaga," he shrugged.

"You know what? Don't start with me. For your information, you are four years older
than me!" I fired back.

"That doesn't change the fact that you're old," ginalaw niya ang manibela.

"You're older!" I'm not letting him win over me!

"You look old," he chuckled teasingly.

Nang-iinis talaga!

"Well, you look fifty years old!" I snapped.

"You look..." He stopped and glanced at me.

"Look what?!" Inis kong tanong.

"fine," he smiled.

My lips parted.

"Fine arts," Reeve continued and laughed.

I got annoyed even more. I crumpled a tissue and threw it at him.

"Not funny, Engineer," I glared at him which he returned with a smirk.

Reeve is so good in getting on my nerves. When he annoys me, it always works. What
a skill! Nakakabadtrip.

Diniinan niya ang pag-apak sa accelerator. He expertly maneuvered the steering

wheel.
Reeve was a fast driver. Although he drove fast, the whole ride was smooth. Hindi
nakakahilo.

Agad rin kaming nakarating sa site.

The first person I saw was Jason. Since Paolo is still on the way, he's not around.

Gusto kong tumakbo palayo kay Reeve nang makita ko ang pagguhit ng nanunuksong
ngiti sa labi ni Jason pagkatapos niya akong makitang lumabas mula sa kotse ni
Reeve.

Engineer Guzman waved at us. Tinapik niya ang balikat ng kausap tsaka kami
nilapitan. He jogged towards us.

"Ehem," he cleared his throat. "Anong meron? May comeback na ba?"

Jason was grinning wickedly after his question.

What comeback?

"H-ha? I stuttered.

"Happy?" Pambabara ni Engineer Guzman sa akin.

He laughed when I glared at him. Pareho sila ng kaibigan niyang si Reeve!

Magkaibigan nga talaga sila. Same feathers flock together!
"Daldal mo," Reeve snickered at Jason bago niya ito nilampasan at diretsong pumasok
sa opisina niya.

Tumawa lang si Jason at ngumiti ng malapad sa akin.

"Hinihintay ka na ni Germain sa main site, Architect Alvares," he scratched his

chin and removed his hard hat.

"Okay, I'll see her then," I smiled.

"Sige po! Puntahan ko lang si Bossing. May chika ako sa kanya eh," Engineer Guzman
chuckled handsomely.

"Sure," maikling tugon ko.

"ENGINEER DE MARCOOOOOWW!" Jason sang and ran to Reeve's office.

I laughed at that before walking to the outside restroom first. Nagsepilyo ako doon
at nag-retouch. Onwards, I headed to the main site. There I saw the three women.

"Hi Architect Alvares!" Bati ni Engineer Castro sa akin. She smiled. Bumati rin si
Joana.

"Good morning," tipid na bati ko.

"Dumating na ba si Engineer De Marco, Architect?" Pasimpleng tanong ni Engineer
Castro sa akin.

She roamed her eyes around the area, averting my gaze when my eyes narrowed.

"Oo nga, Architect Alvares. Wala pa kasi si Engineer De Marco. By any circumstance,
have you seen him?" Segunda ni Engineer Romero.

I almost rolled my eyes. Good thing I controlled myself.

"Maybe he's at his office," walang pakialam na sabi ko.

Lumapit ako sa lamesa at nginitihan ang mga construction workers na bumati sa akin.
I grabbed a hard hat before walking closer to the men who's doing some ground
breaking at the left sife.

"Architect Alvares!"

Nilingon ko ang pinanggaling ng boses na iyon. I found Architect Germain smiling

widely at me.

"Magkasabay pala kayo ni Engineer De Marco na dumating, Architect!" The way she
said it out loud, she's obviously teasing me.

Now why does she know that? Nakita niya ba kami ni Reeve kanina? Uh, probably?

Lisel and Joana looked surprise. They both looked at me with those weird expression
that screams confusion with a mix of jealousy.
"Ginamit niyo ang kotse ni Engineer," Germain continued. She was grinning from ear
to ear.

Kailangan pa ba niyang sabihin 'yun? Lintik naman Germain.

"Totoo ba, Architect?" Lisel sounded disturbed.

"Sumakay ka sa kotse ni Engineer De Marco? Magkasabay kayo?" Joana also asked,

sounding betrayed.

Oh for pete's sake, I don't want to receive their dramatic queries just due to the
fact that I rode with the man they like!

"Oo! Magkasabay sila! Nakita ko kanina bago ako pumasok sa restroom na lumabas si
Architect Alvares mula sa kotse ni Engineer!" Sagot ni Germain sa kanila.

'Yung tono ng boses niya parang natutuwa siyang nanghihinayang ang dalawang
inhinyero na kaharap namin.

Gusto kong lagyan ng malaking tinapay ang bunganga ni Architect Alvarado nang
matahimik siya. Binuking ako sa iba pa na manliligaw ni Reeve! No one knew until
she revealed it!

"It's not a big deal, really. There was just a problem and Engineering De Marco was
there to help," simpleng tugon ko.

I faked a cough and took the design plate of the construction from the table.
They were about to ask more questions but I showed them the plate.

"Let's focus on the job, shall we?" Puro na lang kasi si Reeve ang bukambibig nila!

"Oo nga naman.  It's not a big deal girls," Germain smiled playfully at them.

Kumunot ang noo ko nang mag-thumbs up sa akin si Architect Germain.

Kung hindi ko lang alam na pinagluluto ni Architect Alvarado si Reeve,

mapagkakamalan ko siyang supporter ng tandem namin ni Reeve. She likes Reeve,
right? Pinagluto pa nga niya ng agahan diba?

"Focus Yasi," bulong ko sa sarili ko. I shrugged off the thoughts in my mind and
did my best to concentrate on the job at hand.

"Is it possible to widen more the area for the spa?" I asked Reeve.

He watched how the workers drill the land for its purpose. His hands were on his
waist, looking so manly.

"Ma'am Delado requested for it. She thinks the customers would like a bigger area
for spa and salon, saying it's good for business." Sumisigaw na ako para marinig
niya dahil ang lakas ng ingay na nanggagaling mula sa mga machines.

"What else?" He tilted his head to look at me.

"Nothing else. That's the only area she told us to expand further. She said she'll
inform us again if there are some specific changes she could request before the
structure is constructed." I said.

"Understood," Reeve replied.

"Changes suck. It makes the work more complicated," Engineer Castro said from the
side, entering our conversation.

Biglang nagsalita. She even smiled at Reeve, obviously intending to get Reeve's
attention.

"Right, Engineer De Marco?" Lisel asked him, smiling.

Ayan na naman siya, handang makipaglandian! And what she said about change? I beg
to disagree on her statement.

"Sometimes, change can create something better. Complicated, yes. But if done
correctly, the output will be better than before," prenteng hugot ko.

I broke Reeve's heart so he could achieve his dreams, I risked a change, and it
turned out good. He was able to reach his goals. Now he is highly respected. And
he's the best Engineer I know, professionally speaking.

Umiwas ako ng tingin nang bumaon sa akin ang tingin ni Reeve.

"Oh, right Architect," Lisel also looked at me as she answered and tried to smile.
Noted, pilit na ngiti. At least she tried, right?

It took us hours of monitoring the workers before I felt my feet calling for time-
out. Napuyat pa ako kagabi dahil late kaming natulog nila Robi at Livy, madaling
araw na ata n'on.

Lumapit ako kay Reeve na busy sa pakikipag-usap sa foreman.

"Engineer De Marco?" Tawag ko sa kanya.

I walked closer to him when he gestured me to come closer.

"Ano?" Kunot noong tanong niya.

I leaned to whisper on his ears. Ayokong marinig ng foreman, nakakahiya na ngang

sumingit sa usapan nila e.

"Do you mind if I rest in your office for a little while?" Pagod na tanong ko sa
kabila ng hiya na nararamdaman ko. "My feet hurt."

He looked down at my footwear. His brows furrowed.

"Masakit?"

"Slight lang naman. I just really need to take a break," kailangan ko ng konting
pahinga.

"Go ahead," he leaned closer to me as well. "Sleep at the couch if you want."
"Thank you," ngumiti ako sa pagpayag niya saka ko nginitihan ang foreman na malawak
ang ngiti sa akin.

I went straight to Reeve's office. Mayroong office ang architects but I don't
actually feel comfortable there. Kasi kasama namin ni Architect Alvarado 'yung
dalawa pa na manliligaw ni Reeve.

If I go there, makakasama ko ang mga babaeng may gusto kay Reeve. No way!

I pushed the door open when I got to his office.

"Puke mo po!" Malakas na sigaw ko sa gulat nang madatnan ko si Engineer Galvante na

sumasayaw ng budots.

His eyes widened when he saw me. He stopped dancing and paused the music on his
phone.

"Bastos mo naman, Architect!" He covered himself exaggerately. "Sinasabi mo ari

mo!"

Even his eyes were accusing me.

"You were dancing," I felt embarassed in disturbing him on his groove.

"H-hindi ah! Sinong nagsasayaw!" Paolo quickly denied. "Baka ikaw!"

Tignan mo 'to, binalik pa sa akin ang nga pinanggagagawa niya.

"I really don't think so. You were the one I caught dancing some budots when I
entered the office!" Untag ko sa kanya.

I placed my hands on my waist. Pinandilatan ko siya.

" Oo na! Oy Architect wag kang sumigaw, baka marinig ni Engineer De Marco!" He
gestured me to shut up, putting his finger on his lips to proove his point.

"So what kung marinig niya?" Nasa main site 'yon, malayo dito.

"Mapapagalitan ako! Unfair pa naman ang hatol nun, ikaw syempre ang kakampihan
niya!" Parang bata na reklamo niya.

"You know what, just dance. Dami mong sinasabi," I chuckled at him before walking
towards the sofa.

"Nakalimutan ko pala na batiin ka, hi pala Architect, gud morneng!" He even waved
his hand with force, smiling widely now.

"Good morning, Paolo," I chuckled before sitting at the couch, feeling relaxed and
comfortable.

"Sibat na ako, Architect!" paalam niya at naglakad papunta sa pintuan.

"Wait!" I shouted when I remembered my car. "Where's my car, Engineer Galvante?

Dala niyo diba?"
" Ah oo pala Architect. Naiwan 'yung kotse mo sa TPLEx!" Napakamot siya sa ulo
niya. "Wala naman sa amin 'yung susi ng kotse mo. Paano namin 'yun mabubuksan?
Tsaka paano namin mapapaandar kung wala ang keys?"

I gasped loudly with that realization.

"Reeve did not tell me! Hindi ko rin naisip 'yan!" I said loudly.

"Paano na 'yung kotse ko? What if someone throws a stone at it? What if someone
hijacked it?" I began to get hysterical.

"Teka! Teka lang, Architect!" Paolo laughed at my panic.

"This is serious! Why are you laughing?!" Gusto ko siyang sipain. Not my car, gosh!

"Kasi nagsinungaling sa'yo si Engineer De Marco," he chuckled again. "Nakakagulat

lang."

"And that's supposed to be funny?!" I shot back. "My car is at the side of the road
with no one watching it for good!"

Napakurap siya nang pandilatan ko siya. Nanlalaki ang mga mata niya nang matitigan
ang mukha ko.

"Galit siya," Paolo whispered to himself.

I was about to talk again but my eyes diverted to the door when it opened,
revealing Engineer De Marco. He should be the one I'm asking! Right timing pa ang
pagdating niya!
"Why are you shouting?" Reeve asked.

"Luh, lagot na," I heard Paolo say when I folded my arms over my chest and glared
at Reeve.

"How can I calm down after finding out that my car is still at the side of the
road?" Sarkastikong sagot ko kay Reeve.

He stopped and looked at Paolo who looked away from him and whistled, pretending
not to notice him.

"Kasi nasa akin 'yung susi diba?" I scowled.

Reeve stared at my glaring face for a moment before he sighed.

"Labas ka nga muna," Iritadong sabi niya kay Paolo.

"Tama! Tingin ko nga dapat na 'ko um-exit," Engineer Galvante laughed nervously.

May ibinulong siya kay Reeve bago siya kumaripas ng takbo paalis. Now I'm left with
the presence of Reeve.

"You didn't have to lie about my car," irap ko sa kanya.

"I did not lie," Reeve pursed his lips. "Pinasama ko si Dante kay Paolo. He's a
private key store owner. He had keys for BMW's, like your car. But by mistake, he
took the wrong bag of keys. He brought the bag of keys for jeepneys. Paolo told me
he hinted that Dante was a little drunk."

I blinked after hearing his explanation. That was valid. Believable as well.

"Since your car got stuck near the TPLEx ticket toll, Paolo already talked to some
of the staffs to endorse to their co-shifters the case about your car. They agreed
to keep an eye on it since it's close to their area." He continued to explain
further.

"Okay," I looked away guiltily for bursting out.

"We're good?" He asked, looking a bit disturbed.

"Yep," I sighed. "Sorry for saying you lied. Si Engineer Galvante kasi, nantitrip,"
now I'm blaming Paolo! Sorry Paolo.

Reeve walked to his table and opened a drawer. I watched him take out a folder. He
flipped the pages, probably checking if it's the right document.

I licked my lips as I stared at him. Agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin nang mag-angat
siya ng tingin.

"How's your feet?" Reeve asked.

"Getting relaxed now," I cleared my throat. "Just to make it clear, I'm not being
maarte ha."
Reeve's lips slowly rose when I said that. He shook his head and walked to the
door.

Kaso biglang bumukas ang pintuan at sumungaw si Paolo.

"Nasuyo mo na, Engineer?" He asked Reeve and looked at me.

But his attention on me was torn away when Reeve hit him on the head using the
folder in his hand.

"Para talaga kayong mag-jowa!" Paolo laughed. "Sinusuyo ang isa't isa, isang
dambuhalang sana all!"

I looked away when Paolo bursted laughing.

"Pucha," Reeve whispered and hit him with the folder again.

I grimaced when I felt pain on my feet. I groaned lightly and removed my shoes.
Shit, this was the moment I remembered tripping last night. My feet got cramped
badly. The lights were off that time so I couldn't see my way clearly. Buti nga
hindi ako nahulog sa sahig.

Reeve and Paolo turned silent so I assumed they already left. But I was surprised
when I smelled Reeve's scent near me.

"Bakit 'yan?" His face became serious when he looked at my feet.

"Uy, okay lang. Nagka-cramps lang kagabi. Medyo masakit lang pero kaya ko naman."
Nahihiya kong sabi.
When I looked back, Paolo was gone. Naiwan si Reeve na kasama ko.

"Tangina, edi kaninang umaga pa 'yan masakit," he sounded mad. "Bakit hindi mo
sinabi sa'kin?"

"Engineer De Marco, kaya ko nga!" Tarantang pigil ko sa kanya nang lumuhod siya
para i-check ang paa ko.

"Stay still," utos niya.

I pursed my lips when he glared at me. Maingat niyang hinawakan ang paa ko.

"That's really unnecessary. Balik ka na sa site, Engineer," tanggi ko.

He did not answer. He held my feet and looked at me. He was frowning slightly,
looking concerned and serious as he inspected my cramped feet.

"Gusto mo ng himas?" Reeve suddenly asked.

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Yasi

"H-himas?" I blinked at the term he used.

"Engineer De Marco naman! Ang dugyot ng term mo! 'Di ba pwedeng hilot man lang?"
Mahina akong natawa.

Instead of answering me or smiling a little, his brows just furrowed even more as
he inspects my feet.

The smile on my lips instantly faded when Reeve twitched my toes carefully.

"Ow, my toe muscles hurt," I whispered and held on his shoulders when he moved
closer and massaged my feet.

"Sprain?" Reeve looked up.

Umiling ako. "Cramps."

"May cramps ka naman pala, nagsuot ka pa ng masikip. You should have worn slippers
or some lose footwear," panenermon niya sa akin.

"Okay, I get it. No need for you to be masungit," I leaned at the sofa.

Galit pa siya. Ako nga 'tong nakakaramdam ng sakit e! Dapat ako 'yung may reklamo
dito. Pero tama siya, dapat nag-tsinelas na lang ako.

"Huwag kang gagalaw," mariing utos niya matapos tumayo.

"Why are you making commands? Are you my boss, huh?" I crossed my arms over my
chest, challenging him.

Pero napaawang ang labi ko nang irapan niya ako at naglakad siya papunta sa table
niya. What the hell? Nakakainis talaga!

I just took out my phone and opened my instagram. First thing I saw was Livy's
post.

It was a picture of her hand holding a glass of champagne. On her lap was a white
rose. The picture looked vintage.

She posted it 20 minutes ago. And the caption was, 'bored. j'ai besoin de bisous'.

"What the heck?" I chuckled and liked it.

I browsed the comments. Una kong nakita ang comment ni Robi.

robiners: takpan mo legs mo. Eww bold!

I laughed at his comment and read Livy's reply at him.

livybautista: FYI! It's not bold. This is the new SEXY!

robiners: weh? Kinapos nga sa tela e HAHAHAHHA!

I laughed loudly at Robi's response. Lalo na nung nabasa ko ang iritadong reply ni
Livy.

livybautista: don't start

robiners: ganyan ba 'pag single? Pati damit broken LOL

At talagang hindi siya tinantanan ni Robi.

"Bwiset," mahina akong natawa tsaka ako nag-type ng comment ko.

I hid my phone again when Reeve returned. This time, he was holding some slippers
in his hand.

"Oh, okay," Kinuha ko iyon nang i-abot niya sa akin. I placed it beside my feet.

Umayos ako ng upo. Ngunit natigilan ako nang hindi pa rin umaalis sa harap ko si
Reeve.

I held my chin up to meet his gaze.

"What?"
"Hindi mo isusuot?" He raised a brow at me.

"Mamaya na," I shrugged.

Reeve nodded before he left with the document he came to get. I shifted my
position, placing my feet at the edge of the sofa.

"Oh yeah, that feels good," I moaned before reaching for my feet to massage it.

Syempre hindi ako nagtagal sa loob ng office niya. I have a job to do, so after
relaxing my feet for some time, I headed to the site again.

I'm thankful of the slippers that Reeve offered. My feet feels more comfortable,
though malaki ang tsinelas niya, I can still manage it.

When I reached the site, Engineer Guzman was the first one I saw. Reeve and Paolo
were helping the workers place the delivered materials to the shaded area.

Engineer Romero was monitoring the other workers. Lisel isn't around, I guess she's
at their office. Architect Germain was sitting not far away, watching... uhh Paolo?

"Architect Alvares!" Jason waved a hand at me. I smiled and nodded.

Due to his shouting, the others also looked at me. The workers near me greeted me.
Wow, parang kararating ko lang ah! Pinagpahinga ko lang mga paa ko, pagbalik ko
para na akong nangangandidato. Panay bati kasi sila, syempre bilang respeto
tumutugon ako. Para tuloy akong mayora!

Reeve only glanced at me before continuing what he's doing. Paolo grinned at me
before he looked away when Reeve told him something while they both lift some
woods.

Jason jogged to the other side when the foreman called him. Maybe, he has some
questions.

Napansin ko ang paglapit ni Germain sa akin. She was smiling all the way until she
stopped in front of me.

"Bakit ka umalis kanina, Architect?" She sounded curious.

"Nothing serious. May cramps lang kasi mga paa ko, kinailangan kong ipahinga kahit
saglit lang," I explained.

"Saan ka nagpahinga, Architect?" Tanong niya ulit.

I acted calm at her surprising question. Pati ba naman 'yon itatanong niya?! So
anong isasagot ko? Should I tell her? Or lie?

"Hindi kasi kita nakita sa office natin kanina 'nung pumunta ako doon."

Alangan sabihin kong sa office ni Reeve? I'm afraid she might tease me about it!

"S-sa car! Oo! Sa kotse ako natulog!" Nautal pa ako, fak!

"E diba, wala 'yung kotse mo po? Nakisakay ka kay Engineer De Marco diba? Kaninong
kotse ka natulog, Architect?" She sounded innocent but her eyes says the otherwise.

I gasped lowly, feeling like I got caught doing a crime. Bakit kasi ang dami niyang
tanong?!

"You sound like an interrogator. Basta nagpahinga ako! Y-yun na 'yon!" I said
defensively.

Nagmumukha akong in-denial na gaga. But I'm not admitting that I slept at Reeve's
office. Baka ma-issue. Crush pa naman ata niya si Reeve!

Germain looked surprise at my outburst. Pero nagningning ang mga mata niya.

"Okay, Architect," sumaludo pa siya.

My forehead creased when I noticed her checking out Paolo again. She chuckled like
a teenager when Paolo laughed at something while talking to a worker.

"Do you like, Paolo?" Hindi ko napigilang maitanong ng deretsahan kay Germain.

I anticipated her to act shy, but I was so surprised when she hit me lightly on the
arm and giggled. 'Yung tawa na kinikilig? Ganun 'yon!

"Oo," tumango siya. "Crush ko nga siya."

Nagulat ako sa pag-amin niya. That was quick!

"Wait, I thought you like Engineer De Marco?"

"Noon!" Her eyes widened. "Pero pansin ko kasi na hindi siya masyadong namamansin
ng mga babae! Napapaisip na nga ako kung bakla ba siya kasi sobrang manly naman
niya gumalaw at magsalita! Ngayon ko lang nalaman na mahal pa pala niya ang ex. Na-
realize ko na 'yun pala ang dahilan kaya ganun!"

Masyadong defensive, but okay. 'Yung mukha niya, parang may pinaglalaban talaga.

I thought of what she said. Hindi masyadong namamansin ng mga babae? Ganun naman
talaga si Reeve, dati pa. Right?

Sa pagkakakilala ko sa kanya, kompurtable lang siyang makisakay sa mga biruan kapag

close kayo. He's not a sociable type of person. Pero kapag usapang trabaho, he can
be as badass as he can. I've witnessed that already. Reeve switches to an extrovert
when it comes to work. He becomes a professional socialist. Ang gulo niya 'no? But
that's how I know him.

"Actually, crush ko na dati pa si Engineer Galvante. Pati si Engineer Guzman. Si

Engineer De Marco, may mahal na kaya 'di pwede. Si Engineer Guzman naman parang iba
ang type na babae, so 'di kami match. Si Paolo ang mukhang playboy na boyfriend
material!" Hinampas niya ulit ako sa braso dahil sa kilig.

And dami naman niyang gusto!

I laughed at her blushing face. Iba siya kiligin mga bes! Nanghahampas o!

"Alam ba niya?" I asked, registering in my mind how her eyes doubled in size.
"Hindi! At please lang Architect! 'Wag mong sabihin na gusto ko siya. Mamamatay ako
sa hiya!" Nanlumo siya.

Natawa muli ako tsaka na namin pinag-usapan ang tungkol sa exterior design ng
kabilang building na pinapatayo.

Nahagilap ko si Engineer Castro na kinakausap si Reeve bago ko napansin ang

paglapit ni Jason sa akin. He jogged towards me.

"Mahilig ka rin pala sa oversized slippers, Architect? Akalain mo, lumaki bigla ang
sapatos mo kanina," he chuckled. "Biglang naging tsinelas. Wow, magic!"

"Ewan ko sa'yo," sa totoo lang kinabahan ako. Does he know that Reeve owns the
slippers I'm wearing?

Sana hindi. I guess, he doesn't know, maybe?

"Hindi 'yan sa'yo, ano Architect?" He playfully held his chin and grinned at me
when I blinked twice.

"Hiniram ko lang. P-paki mo," gosh, nautal pa ako!

"Kasi parang familiar e," he laughed. "Sa sobrang pamilyar, alam kong kay Engineer
De Marco 'yan."

Para akong batang nahuling may ginagawang masama. My cheeks burned in

embarrassment. I tried lying, there was no use anyway. Alam naman pala niya.
"So what? Engineer De Marco was just generous," diba?

My brows raised when Jason laughed. He shook his head. Para siyang baliw na biglang
natawa. Wala namang nakakatawa sa sinabi ko.   

"Hays, Architect," Jason made a sound of protest. "Madamot 'yun sa mga gamit niya.
Brief niya nga hindi niya pinahiram nung kinailangan ni Paolo!"

"What?" Natawa ako. Bakit kasi pati brief hihiramin? What about personal hygiene?

"Bakit ikaw lang pinahiraman? Unfair naman! May favoritism si Engineer," Jason
pouted like a kid. 'Yung tipong hindi napagbigyan.

"No, it isn't like that," I tried to deny it. "Nagkataon lang siguro na good mood
siya."

"Ay, oo nga," Jason grinned. "Alam ko na kung bakit siya good mood!"

Now his voice became playful again. He wiggled his shoulders and tapped his own
chest. Oh I don't like that wicked smile!

"Uhm, why?"

"Syempre hindi ko sasabihin. Madadali ako 'pag nagkataon," humalakhak siya na

parang demonyo.

Past 5 o'clock in the noon na. And it's very cloudy. Padilim na rin. At napakunot
ang noo ko nang kumulog bigla.

I frowned at the skies.

"Hi ma'am!"

Nginitihan ko ang dalawang trabahador na bumati sa akin. They looked tired but
still, they were smiling widely at me.

Jason raised a brow at them when they looked at him.

"Siya lang babatiin niyo?" His voice sounded threatening.

Nakitaan ko ng konting takot at gulat ang mga mukha ng dalawa saka nila binati si
Jason.

"Tinakot mo pa," sikmat ko sa kanya.

"Kaya naman pala may palaging galit, madami kasing trabahador ang napapatingin
sa'yo," tumawa siya ng mahina.

Hindi ko narinig ang ibinulong niya kaya binigyan ko siya ng nagtatanong na tingin.

"Ma'am Delado and her husband would visit the site soon," saad ni Reeve habang
nakatingin sa mga trabahador na nagwe-welding sa kabila.
"Ganon ba? I didn't know that," I shrugged.

"She called," maikling tugon ni Reeve.

Why am I not surprised to hear that? Ma'am Delado has built some liking on Reeve.
Halata ko naman dati pa. May asawa na 'yun pero iba talaga ang kamandag ni Reeve.
Pati matatanda, natitipuhan siya.

"She'll call for a meeting again, anytime soon," he informed me.

"Alright," tumango ako ng konti.

Ngunit mahina akong napasinghap nang may tumulo sa damit ko. Then another.

"What the hell?" When I looked up, I closed my eyes again when rain drops started
to pour.

"Retreat, guys! Umuulan!" Sigaw bigla nila Jason at Paolo. Winagayway pa nila ang
kanilang mga kamay.

I wanted to laugh but this wasn't the time for that.

Engineer De Marco said some quick instructions to the workers to take a break first
before he looked at me.

Nauna na akong naglakad. Kaso lumakas bigla ang ulan. I started running while
muttering cusses. Idagdag pa 'yung malaking tsinelas ni Reeve na gamit ko. And my
cramps, gosh! Pero ayokong mabasa!
"Pasilong ako, Engineer De Marco," Sinulyapan ko si Reeve na nakasunod pala sa
akin.

"To my office," he nodded.

I took that as a 'yes' before I pushed the door open. Ayokong tumambay sa office
kung saan naroon ang mga manliligaw ni Reeve, kaya dito na lang ako!

"Wala namang binalitang uulan ngayon ah! Sabi 'don zero percent chance of rain. Ano
ba 'yan, peyk news naman," Reeve muttered.

Ginulo niya ang basa niyang buhok. Pinagpagan rin niya ang damit niya habany kung
ano-ano ang binubulong.

"Pakyu kang ulan ka," I blew a loud breath when I took sight of my wet pants. Even
my long sleeves is damped!

Malakas talaga 'yung ulan. Medyo malayo pa ang main site na pinanggalingan namin
mula rito sa office. It even started raining heavily! Hindi man lang umambon muna
saka nilakasan ang pag-ulan. Diretsong bagyo, edi nabasa kami!

"Engineer! What do you think are you doing?!" Agad akong tumalikod nang maglakad si
Reeve sa lamesa niya at sinimulang kalasin ang mga butones ng polo niya.

" 'Wag ka kasing manilip. Magpapalit lang ako," he chuckled when I covered my eyes.

"What?! Feeling mo naman!" I scoffed. "Bakit kita sisilipan?! Ikaw nga 'yung bigla
nalang naghuhubad ng walang pasabi e!"
Humarap ako para sana bigyan siya ng masamang tingin. But my eyes widened when I
saw him half-naked.

"Shit," I quickly turned back again. Napasapo ako sa noo sa kahihiyan.

"Sinasabi ko na nga ba! Sinisilipan mo 'ko," Reeve laughed.

The mockery in his voice made my cheeks burn in embarrassment!

"How dare you! I w-was just-," I groaned when I couldn't even finish a sentence!

"Tse!" Umirap ako nang marinig ang pagtawa ni Reeve. Hmp, feelingero!

While waiting for him, I shut my eyes when I realized that I haven't gotten any
extra clothes for myself. Wala akong pamalit dahil nasa kotse ko ang spare clothes
na dala ko. And my car is stucked at the road!

"How about you?" Reeve suddenly asked. "May damit ka ba?"

"Nasa kotse ko," I sighed. "Hindi ko naman alam na uulan pala ng malakas kung
kailan uwian na mamaya."

I walked to get my bag. Tatawagan ko muna si Tatay. Kinuha ko ang phone ko sa loob
at napakunot noo nang makita ang pangalan ni Robi na nasa notif ko.

May flight siya mamaya, diba? Paano na 'yan? Ang lakas naman ng ulan.
Siniguro kong nakatalikod ako kay Reeve. Baka sabihin na naman niya sinisilip ko
siya! The audacity! Ang feeling niya talaga!

There were some messages of Robi on instagram.

robiners: hoy Alvares! Hawak ko ang anak mo. Kung gusto mong makita pa siya ulit,
bigyan mo 'ko ng dalawang milyon kapalit ng buhay ng anak mo!

"Gago talaga," I whispered and typed a reply.

Paanong nasa kanya ang anak ko?

yasmin_kiel: dalawang milyon lang?! Hindi cheap ang anak ko 'no! Tsaka wala ka na
naman bang magawa sa buhay mo? Anong trip mo, baliw.

My brows raised when Robi sent me a picture of Kiel eating some brownies. May mukha
si Robi sa gilid, nga-peace sign pa siya. Nasa bahay sila, sa may kusina.

yasmin_kiel: wala kang lipad ngayon?

robiners: paano ako lilipad wala naman akong pakpak ghorl

Pilosopo ang gago.

yasmin_kiel: HAHA! nakakatawa? Boplangs neto

I rolled my eyes when he's typing again.

robiners: nasan inhinyero mo?

yasmin_kiel: bakit lalandiin mo?

I can imagine Robi's contorted face.

robiners: hoy gago! di kami talo. Baka ikaw, landi lord ka pa naman oy!

I chuckled at his reply. As in me?! Landi lord?!

yasmin_kiel: hayup na piloto ka. Ikaw nga pinuno ka ng totnakan group!

robiners: weh, d nga?

Umirap ako at nag-type ulit. Flight niya ngayon is from Manila to San Francisco.
Yun ata? I guess he's active on his social media now because his current flight was
cancelled due to some weather turbulences.

yasmin_kiel: bantayan mo na lang anak ko ah. 'Wag mo pakainin ng maraming

tsokolate. Pag 'yan nasira ngipin, isusumbong kita sa ex mo.

Habang bata pa si Kiel, dapat naaalagaan na ang ngipin niya. Para paglaki niya,
maayos. Prevention is better than cure nga.
robiners: oo na. Tangina naman, Yasi.

Nai-imagine ko na ang lukot na mukha ni Robi. I chuckled. Ex niya lang malakas sa

kanya. Syempre ginamit ko na. Ako pa!

yasi_kiel: VC tayo mamaya. Kausapin ko anak ko. Late na ata ako makakauwi. Paki
sabi kay Tatay.

"Jusko," I whispered when I heard thunderstorms from the outside. May kasunod pa na
isa pang malakas na kulog.

"Makakauwi pa ba ako nito?" Mukhang malabo na kung hindi pa titila ang ulan.
Idagdag pa 'yung kotse ko na hanggang ngayon ay nasa TPLEx pa!

I turned to look at Reeve who's looking straight at me too.

"Are you driving home to Manila?" Maingat na tanong ko. Kasi sa kanya sana ako
sasabay pauwi kung sakali.

"The weather isn't good. But I can drive you to Manila if you want to," Reeve
cocked his head    sidewards.

My lips pressed to a thin line when I heard thunderstorms again, letting me know
that it's dangerous to go home right now.

Reeve's unsure eyes also convinced me that traveling in this kind of weather is
unsafe. The roads might be slippery and foggy.
Sa lakas pa naman ng ulan, parang matagal bago titila.

"No," I sighed. I'm also grateful that Reeve is willing to drive me there despite
the risky weather.

"No what?"

"No, we're not going to Manila," may pagsuko akong napamasahe sa sentido ko. "It's
safer to spend the night here in La Union. Let's just book the nearest hotel."

Natahimik si Reeve sa sinabi ko. Apart from that, he nodded and folded his wet
polo. He momentarily glanced at my wet clothes before shaking his head.

Buti at hindi na see through ang damit ko 'pag basa.

"Naku Engineer! May alam akong malapit na motel!" Paolo excitedly said.

I inquired if they know some hotels that aren't too far away from here.

"Bobo, hotel 'yon, hindi motel," Jason corrected him. Sinipa pa niya sa paa si
Paolo.

"Pareho lang naman 'yun! Magkaiba lang spelling. Mas bobo ka!" Paolo defended
himseld.

He held his chest, acting hurt at Jason's words.

"Kaya napaghahalataan kang ungas ka. Malibog. Puta, hotel ginawang motel," Jason
scoffed, looking disgusted.

"Let's go," lahat kami napatingin kay Reeve na kakalabas sa office niya.

He was holding my shoes in his hand. My eyes widened because I completely forgot
about those. Suot ko nga pala tsinelas niya. Reeve gave me one of his jackets a
while ago which I'm wearing right now. Kaya hindi ako masyadong nilalamig.

"Sama kami, Bossing!" Magkasabay na sambit ng dalawa.

"Sino?" Reeve asked.

"Kami nga sasama sa inyo. Magho-hotel rin kami kasi–"

"Sino nagtanong," putol ni Reeve kay Paolo.

Napasinghap ako sa ginawang pambabara ni Reeve sa kanya. Jason pressed his lips to
stop himself from laughing as well. Pero tuluyan siyang napahalakhak nang makita
ang pinagbagsakan ng langit na mukha ni Paolo.

Jason tapped his back for comfort while still laughing.

"Kahit kailan napakasama," simangot ni Paolo at tumingin sa akin. "Architect! 'Wag

mong ngang bigyan ng second chance si Engineer De–"
"We're going," putol ulit ni Reeve sa kanya at sinimangutan ito. Then he looked my
way and gestured me to move.

Alanganin lang akong ngumiti at sumunod na sa kanya. Rinig ko pa ang pagtawa nila
Paolo at Jason sa likod.

Reeve opened his car door for me.

"Mababasa kotse mo," I awkwardly said, aware that my pants are wet.

"Just get in. That's not a problem," he said, motioning me to get in.

"Naku! Pa-experience nga rin! Open the door for me nga, Paolo!" Jason shouted at
Engineer Galvante, obviously teasing us. Maarte niyang pinaypayan ang sarili.

Their cars were parked beside Reeve's car, the reason why they could see us. I
shifted at my position askwardly and looked away from Reeve.

"Hayup, kadiri ka!" Paolo laughed at Jason.

"Sabi na nga ba e! Dapat may background music!" Jason mused at us.

"Leron leron sinta, kayo'y parang mag-on. Si kuya'y marupok, ang sweet sa ex babes
niya! Pagdating sa dulo, sa hotel pupunta. Kapos kapalaran, sanggol ang labas
n'yan!" Paolo suddenly sang, changing the lyrics a bit.

"Lit!" Jason cheered him. He even clapped for his friend. Paolo bowed and laughed,
looking so proud of himself for singing.
Habang ako ay napaawang ang bibig matapos marinig ang kanta ni Paolo. Hiyang hiya
akong pumasok sa kotse ni Reeve at naupo sa shotgun seat niya ng hindi tinitignan
ang mukha niya. Inilapag ko ang bag ko sa kandungan ko.

Paolo, fuck you!

I covered my face in humiliation.

"Galvante, damn you," I heard Reeve say. Paolo laughed harder. Mauutot pa ata sa
lakas ng tawa.

I heard Reeve sigh. Hinila ko na pasara ang pintuan. Tahimik ako hanggang sa
makapasok si Reeve sa loob ng kotse.

"Sorry about that," Reeve said, massaging his temples.

I just looked away, unable to talk. What will I say?! I don't even know what to do!
It's already so awkward! Paolo and Jason are really.... ugh, fuck them!

I closed my eyes and murdered them in my mind. I hugged myself and felt the warmth
of Reeve's jacket. Iniyapos ko lalo sa sarili ko ang jacket. I leaned my head back
on the chair, calming myself.

Minutes passed and Reeve wasn't starting the engine. That made me open my eyes. I
glanced at him. He was also leaning back at his chair. His hand was gripping the
steering wheel tightly, while staring blankly at it.

"Sanggol? Sana nga nabuntis kita noon. I could have been a father now," Reeve
whispered something that didn't reach my ears.

.....
tuesday, pm
07/21/20

        Chapter 37 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

Yasi

"Robi, what the fuck!"

I seethed when he accepted the video call. His eyes slowly went wide when he saw
the mood in my face.

"Teka! Hindi ako may kasalanan!" Robi denied almost too quickly. "Si Livy pagalitan
mo. Bakit ako na naman?!"

Sino ba naman ang hindi magagalit kung magse-send sila ng litrato ni Kiel na may
make-up sa mukha?!

Nagsalubong ang kilay ko nang tawagin ni Robi si Livy. Ipinasa ata kay Livy ang
phone. Next I saw was Livy's face on my screen.

"I'm sorry, okay?" Livy said guiltily. "Pwede mag-sorry?"

"Anong tingin niyo sa anak ko? Barbie?!" I massaged my temple. "Livy, gaga ka. Ni-
lipstickan mo pa ng sobrang pula!"
She chuckled nervously and made a peace sign. Nagpa-cute pa, akala mo naman eepekto
sa'kin!

"Tinanggal ko na pramis!"

I frowned when I saw a picture of Kiel pouting, showing off his super dark red
lipstick. Napamura ako.

"Ginawa mong Anabelle ang anak ko, Livy. Tangina, sasabunutan talaga kita kapag
umuwi ako," I groaned.

"Ihh! Sorry na nga, patawad na," Livy pouted.

"Bakit pati ikaw nasa bahay?"

"May chika nga kasi sana ako! Kaso may bagyo naman, walang pag-asang makaka-uwi ka
ngayong gabi," she said.

At the back, I saw Robi opening my fridge in the kitchen. He took out some wine.
And walang hiya, nagsalin sa baso niya at uminom ng walang pasabi.

Nailing ako nang sumungaw siya sa gilid at kumaway sa akin saka kinuha ang isang
bottle ng wine at dinala sa kung saan siya pupunta. Ugh, that guy!

" 'Yung chika mo, tungkol kay Captain Esguerra mo, diba?" Nanghuhula lang naman
ako.

And I think I'm right. Base pa lang sa pagsimangot ni Livy, alam ko nang tama ako.
"Talagang pag-uusapan natin 'yan pag-uwi ko!" I said and chuckled. "Sa ngayon,
hindi muna ako makaka-uwi."

"Pa'no na anak mo? Kanina ka pa hinahanap. Nagtatanong na kung bakit ang tagal mo
raw dumating," Livy informed me.

"Kaya nga," I sighed. Miss ko na anak ko.

"Tatawagin ko ba para makapag-usap kayo?" She asked worriedly.

I shook my head and took a glimpse of the three Engineers at the reception area.
Naki-usap ako na i-book ako ng room para may tatawagan lang ako. Pumayag sila. I'm
thankful for that.

Nandito ako sa may waiting area. I'm seated at one of the sofas. Mabuti na lang at
leather kaya okay lang kung mabasa.

"Naka-uwi na ba si Tatay?" I asked. It's already past six p.m.

"Yes, he's talking to Kiel. They're at your living room ata," she shrugged. "Inaalo
si baby sungit kasi hinahanap ka nga."

Oh, my baby Kiel.

Nagpaalam ako sa kanya kaninang umaga na uuwi akong late. So he's expecting me
home. Except, I never thought na mamalasin ako ngayong araw. Naubusan na nga ako
gas, inabot pa ako ng bagyo!
"Ako na lang tatawag kay Tatay. Kakausapin ko na rin si Kiel," I muttered. "It's
risky to talk to him now since I'm with his Dad and Reeve's two friends."

"Oh!" Agad nanlalaki ang mga mata niya.

"Yeah, talk to you soon," I whispered and bid goodbye when I noticed Engineer De
Marco walking to my direction.

Naiwan sina Paolo at Jason na kausap ang babaeng receptionist.

"Here's your room keys and number," Reeve said and gave me the keys he's holding.

Tinanggap ko iyon at nilingon ang gawi nila Paolo.

"What about them? Have they booked their rooms?" I asked curiously.

Reeve also looked at their direction and shook his head.

"Jason's hitting at the receptionist. It worked, he got us ten percent off for a
night," He chuckled.

My brows furrowed at that as I glanced at their direction again. Napasapo ako sa

bibig ko nang makita ang sobrang pamumula ng babae habang may sinasabi si Jason sa
kanya.

Paolo was also chuckling at the side, aware of their conversation. When he saw my
face, he used his point finger and made motions of circle around his temple.
Sinasabing baliw raw si Jason.

Mahina akong natawa at umiling. Parang bata.

"How's your feet? Any improvements?" Reeve suddenly asked.

Tumingin ako sa kanya. Napansin kong nakatingin siya sa paa ko. I need not to look
at my feet to realize that I'm wearing such big slippers. Tapos suot ko pa ang
jacket niya na malaki rin sa akin. Nagmukha tuloy akong ewan. Parang naisakong
lukaret.

"Kung bakit naman kasi ang laki ng paa mo," Reklamo ko. "Even your jacket is so
big!"

"Ikaw pa lugi. Galing ah," Reeve scoffed.

I just pouted and moved closer to him when I saw a man staring at me from the left
side. Gusto kong mangilabot nang ngumisi siya. Kumindat pa!

Reeve might have noticed the grimace on my face because he tried following what I'm
looking at.

Tinaasan ko ng kilay 'yung lalake at inirapan.

When I looked at Reeve, his face became serious while looking at the guy who became
aware of his stares and walked away.

"The audacity!" I gasped. "Kumindat pa. Gigil niya 'ko."

"Does that happen all the time?" He sounded a bit mad.

Napatingin ako kay Reeve dahil sa naging tanong niya.

"What do you mean?"

"Random guys, staring at you that way, hitting on you from a distance," he looks
pissed.

What's his deal? Bigla na lang siyang naba-badtrip.

"No, I don't think so," may pagdududa rin na sabi ko. "I mean, they're not hitting
on me naman."

"Yes, they are," iritadong bulong niya. "You're just oblivious."

I stopped and tilted my head to look at him. His jaw clenched. Also, his eyes
darkened.

"Why do you look mad?" Bulong ko sa kawalan.

Reeve stared at me longer before he looked away. Saktong lumapit na rin sina Jason
at Paolo. They were both smiling while talking to each other.

Ngunit natigilan sila nang walang pasabing tumalikod si Reeve at nauna ng maglakad.
"Anyare, Architect? Nagtampo ba?" Jason asked me.

Sumimangot ako at sinamaan ng tingin ang papalayong likod ni Reeve. That guy has
some mood issues!

"Baka nireregla," I scoffed before gripping my bag and walking to follow that
bipolar guy.

"Naaamoy mo ba, Jason?" I heard Paolo's voice from behind.

Sumusunod rin sila sa amin. Magkakalapit lang ata ang mga kwartong na-book nila.

"Ang alin?" Jason questioned him.

"LQ, pare. Nangangamoy LQ," Paolo said and laughed. "Lumandi ka lang kanina,
pagbalik natin, nag-walk out na 'yung isa!"

He laughed harder. Sinabayan rin siya ni Jason sa pagtawa. It annoyed me more. As

much as I want to glare at them, I just continued walking, ignoring them.

Makakatikim rin sila sa'kin, sa tamang panahod. Hah! Nanunukso sila lagi, parang
may alam sila. Babawi talaga ako!

" 'Tay, sorry po talaga. Naabutan ako ng bagyo," saad ko kay Tatay na nginitihan
ako mula sa video call.
Tinuro ko sa kanya kung paano gamitin ang messanger niya. Medyo nahirapan pa siyang
makuha kung paano galawin ang app. Nagtatanong kung paano ulit gamitin hanggang sa
makuha na niya.

"Okay lang sa akin, anak," Sabi ni Tatay. "Pero ang kailangan mong kausapin ay si
Kiel. Nagtatampo ang bata."

"Sige po, paki bigay sa kanya ang phone, 'Tay," I sighed defeatedly. "Mag-uusap
kami."

Naglakad si Tatay hanggang sa makita ko sa screen ang mukha ng anak ko.

Nakahalumbaba siya sa may lamesa doon sa sala.

"Tumatawag si Mommy mo Kiel," imporma ni Tatay at tinapat sa kanya ang phone.

When he saw me, his face lit up for a moment. Nagtaas siya ng mukha. Ngumiti ako
pero napanguso ako nung bumalik siya sa pagkakahalumbaba at sinimangutan ako.

"Hawakan mo ang selpon, apo," sambit ni Tatay sa kanya at ibinigay ang phone. "Diba
kanina mo pa gusto makausap ang Mommy mo?"

I gave my son a cute smile when he looked at the screen again.

"Baby," malambing kong sabi at napangiti nang may pagtatampo niyang kinuha ang
phone mula kay Tatay.

"Are you mad at mommy, anak?" Tanong ko at naupo sa leather na sofa.

"Where are you? Bakit 'di ka pa uwi?" Pasuplado niyang tanong pero nanunubig naman
ang mga mata niya. "I heard Tito Robi say you're not coming home."

Sumikip ang dibdib ko nang makita ang pag-iwas niya ng tingin para hindi ipakita
ang panunubig ng mga mata niya.

"Anak," I whispered guiltily. "The weather is not good here. Malakas ang ulan. And
there are thunderstorms so Mommy can't come home yet."

Gusto kong yakapin ang anak ko pero hindi ko magawa.

"Why didn't you come home earlier so there were no rain?" Kiel's voice cracked.
Nagsimula na siyang suminghot.

Oh my god.

"Baby, baby, I'm so sorry," I badly want to transport myself home so I could hold
him in my arms. "Please don't cry, anak."

Hirap akong huminga nang mabilis niyang pinunasan ang mga luha niya. Suminghot siya
para pigilan ang pag-iyak ulit.

"Kiel," bumigat ang dibdib ko nang punasan niya ulit ang mga luhang tumulo sa
pisngi niya gamit ang likod ng palad niya.

"I'll come home early tomorrow. Then I will shower you with hugs and kisses," pag-
aalo ko sa kanya. "Don't cry na, anak. Papaiyakin mo si Mommy eh. Miss na miss na
kita."
Hinaplos ko ang mukha niya sa screen.

Kiel shook his head.

"I'm not crying. So don't cry, Mommy," Kiel said in his low voice.

Pansin ko ang pilit niyang pagpigil sa sarili na huwag umiyak. I looked away when
the corner of my eyes watered. Oh gosh.

"Yes, stop crying. I'll call your Lolo's phone later so I could sing you to sleep,"
I smiled sweetly at him. "Do you like that?"

"I like, mommy!" He pouted cutely. This time, a small smile appeared on his lips.

I chuckled.

"That I promise you, anak," I said. "Mommy will just take a bath then I will call
again."

"Yes, mommy. I'll wait," Kiel scratched his nose.

"Don't let Tito Robi and Tita Livy make you eat lots of sweets, okay? Say no if
they give you more chocolates. You have to take care of your teeth," I reminded
him.

"Yes, mommy," he nodded.

"Kumain ka na ba, anak?" I asked, leaning back at the sofa.

"Not yet po," Kiel answered.

"Eat ka na later, okay? Kumain ka ng gulay," striktong sabi ko.

"Mommy, no. Vegetables are bitter!" His face screamed disgust.

My son hates vegetables. Noong una naman gusto niya. Pero si Robi kasi pinakain ng
ampalaya ang anak ko, ayun tuloy ayaw na ang lahat ng gulay! Mapait daw
Na-phobia ata sa ampalaya.

"Not all, anak. Just the ampalaya," Mahinang sabi ko.

I laughed when he shook his head. Tangina kasing Robi. Of all the vegetables na
ipapakain sa anak ko, 'yung ampalaya pa?!

Minsan gusto ko tuloy siyang sakalin dahil sa mga kakaibang trip niya. Dinadamay pa
anak ko!

"Okay, no vegetables tonight," pagsuko ko. "But I'll cook for you tomorrow and
we'll eat some vegies that are not bitter. Is that okay?"

Nakita ko ang pagdadalawang isip niya. Pero nang matitigan niya ang ngiti sa labi
ko, sumilay rin ang gwapong ngiti sa labi niya at tumango siya.

"Okay, mommy!" sumaludo pa siya. Napakagwapo talaga.

After initially talking to Kiel, I bid goodbye so I could settle comfortably in
this room first.

Tumayo ako at akmang maglalakad patungong banyo ngunit napahinto ako nang
mapagtantong wala pala akong damit pamalit!

I groaned stressfully.

"Naman eh!" Ginulo ko ang buhok ko.

This was the moment I got mindful that I don't have any spare clothes to use for
tonight. I blew a loud breath. Hinubad ko ang jacket ni Reeve at ipinatong  sa
leather couch tsaka ko kinuha ang wallet ko sa bag at naglakad palabas.

I was in room 305. I don't know what room Reeve was. Pero alam kong magkasama sina
Jason at Paolo sa room 304.

Pwede kayang magpasama muna saglit sa kahit isa sa kanila?

Nagkibit balikat ako at naglakad papunta sa kwarto nila. I knocked.

No one was opening it so I knocked again, hoping that this time, one of them would
open the door. Ilang sandali pa ay bumukas ang pintuan.

Ngumiti ako ngunit nabura iyon nang makita kung sino ang bumungad sa akin. It was
Reeve, still in his wet clothes like me.
"Engineer De Marco," I whispered in surprise. "Magkasama kayong tatlo dito?"

"No," Reeve shook his head. "I just dropped by. Jason needed some help, he called
me."

I bit my lip when he gazed at my still wet clothes. Tumikhim ako para itago ang
hiya ko.

"Uhm, well, nasaan sila?" I asked. I shifted from my position.

"Paolo is taking a shower. Jason is talking to someone on the phone," He shrugged,

looking at me cautiously.

"Ganun ba?" Dapat hindi na lang ako kumatok.

"Why?"

"Nothing. Magpapasama lang sana ako," I shook my head.

"Where?" He asked. Daming tanong!

"Maghahanap ng isusuot," I sighed and gestured my clothes.

Reeve went silent for a moment. He scanned my grumpy face and looked his big
slippers that I'm wearing.

"I was about to come knock and ask you about it when Jason called me," napailing
siya at mukha pa siyang guilty.

In fact, he shouldn't be guilty at all.

"You w-were?" Mahinang tanong ko. I didn't want to assume that he's concerned.

Hindi siya sumagot kaya napanguso ako.

"Then I'll be going," I muttered.

"I'll go with you," diretsong sabi niya na ikinagulat ko.

"No, I'm fine. Really–" I stopped talking when he walked forward and closed the
door.

"After you," he gestured me to walk first.

"S-sige," nataranta ako at naglakad na nga gaya ng sinabi niya.

If only there's an exception to stop my heart from beating too fast, I pleaded to
do so. Pero lintik lang, sadyang bigla na lang lumalakas ang kabog sa dibdib ko.

"Does this hotel have indoor clothing store?" Nilingon ko si Reeve na nakasunod
lang sa akin.

"We better ask," he shrugged at me.

Since malapit kami sa receptionist, I watched him walk towards her. Akala ko 'yung
babaeng staff ang tatanungin niya ngunit napa 'o' ang bibig ko nang lampasan niya
ito. Sa halip ay lumapit siya sa guard at doon nagtanong.

He's obviously asking. Good thing that the guard was very responsive and kind.
Pagbalik ni Reeve napansin ko ang paglingon niya sa may bandang kaliwa.

"The guard said they don't offer clothing stores," Reeve informed me, attentive of
my reaction.

"Pa'no na 'yan?" Nag-alala ako para sa katawan ko. Hindi pa nga ako nakakaligo!

Honestly, pati rin naman siya. Bakit nga ba hindi pa siya nakapag-shower?
Reeve scratched the bridge of his nose, looking serious. Then he cleared his
throat.

"Can you wait here for a moment?" Bigla ay tanong niya.

"Bakit?" Takhang tanong ko.

Reeve just pursed his lips. Sumimangot ako nang talikuran niya lang ako bago siya
naglakad paalis. Iniwan na lang ako bigla?!

"Wala man lang matinong rason kung bakit ko siya hihintayin?" I gasped before
walking towards the entrance when he left.

"Shuta," napamura ako nang makitang ang lakas pa rin ng ulan.

Gago ba si Reeve?! He went out with this kind of heavy rain?! Ni wala pa siyang
payong na dala!

Napasapo ako sa noo at naupo muli sa waiting area habang hinihintay siya. I was
shivering. Kung bakit naman kasi hinubad ko pa 'yung jacket ni Reeve!

For some unknown reason, I found myself following Reeve's words. Hinintay ko siya
gaya ng sinabi niya hanggang sa mapatayo ako nang mamataan ko siya muli na pumasok
sa entrance.
My eyes widened as I took sight of his dripping wet clothes. Napapatingin rin 'yung
ilang mga tao sa kanya.

"Sorry, sir," I heard Reeve tell the guard while standing at the entrance mat. It
must be because he's soaking the floors.

"Sir okay lang po! Huwag niyo ng intindihin ang basang sahig! Bakit naman sir hindi
kayo humingi ng payong bago kayo umalis, ayan tuloy!" Pati 'yung guard nag-alala na
rin sa kanya.

Reeve just gave him a small smile. Agad niya akong hinanap sa waiting area at
nakahinga ng maluwag nang makita akong hinihintay nga siya.

"What were you thinking?!" Galit kong bulyaw nang makalapit ako sa kanya.

"Engineer De Marco, magkakasakit ka n'yan e!" Reklamo ko nang makitang basang-basa

siya.

"Ano bang pumasok sa kokote mo at lumabas ka? Alam mo namang bumabagyo!" Panenermon
ko.

I don't know! I'm mad because I'm irritated that he's not thinking of his health!

"I'm sorry," he whispered.

When I was about to scold him again, I halted when he showed me the plastic bag
he's holding.

"The guard said there's an open department store about six blocks away," he said.
"I had to run it to get you some clothes."

"W-what?" Gulat na gulat ako.

Reeve just pushed back his wet hair. Sandali niyang pinagpagan ang damit at
tinignan ako.

"You didn't have to do that," I whispered, almost too low.

"I'd do anything for you," he answered. Halos hindi ko na marinig.

But I heard it. Clear and concise. That made me look at him in surprise. It was
never in my anticipations to hear words like that from him.

My heart doubled in beat as I stared at him.

Huminga siya ng malalim tsaka siya nailing. Hindi ako makapagsalita.

"Go first. I'll walk you to your room," Reeve sighed.

Tumango lang ako at parang robot na naglakad.

"I got all the things you need," He said when we were in front of my room.

I nodded. Tinanggap ko ang binigay niyang plastic bag.

"I better be going then," he said and turned  his back at me.

"Engineer De Marco," I called to get his attention once again.

Hinarap niya ulit ako. He raised a brow, giving me a questioning look.

"Thank you," I gave him a small smile. "Thank you for buying me clothes. When you
go to your room, please take a bath the soonest so you can't catch a cold."

Mah pag-aalala sa mukha ko na agad kong tinago. Reeve smiled at me.

"Yes, ma'am," he smirked before leaving.

When I got inside the room, I walked to get my phone when it beeped.

Napakunot ang noo ko nang rumehistro ang pangalan ni Reeve.

From Eng. De Marco:

Text me when you're done taking a bath. We'll go down to eat dinner.

Oo nga pala hindi pa pala kami kumakain.

To Eng. De Marco:
What about Paolo and Jason?

From Eng. De Marco:

Kasama sila

Thank goodness. It would be awkward if it's just me and Reeve eating dinner.
Memories would flood in my mind like the typhoon. I don't want that!

To Eng. De Marco:
Okay, I'll text you when I'm done

From Eng. De Marco:

Noted.
Medyo natagalan ako sa pagligo. The hot shower felt good, I could enjoy it for
hours. Pero may mga kasama ako. Magkakasama kaming mag-dinner, ayokong pa-
importante. I don't like to make them wait.

They must be pretty hungry. Tatawagan ko pa ang anak ko mamaya.

As I finished taking a bath, I opened the plastic bag. Tinignan ko ang mga damit na
kinuha ni Reeve.

"Ugh, too conservative," nailing ako nang makita ang laman ng bag.

He got me a thick grey turtleneck sweater and a large black sweatpant. Pinamulaan
pa ako ng mukha nang makitang binilhan rin niya ako ng bra. Of course he knew my
cup size! They were big. The fuschia pink bra matched the panty.

"Oh, this is embarrasing," I whispered, blushing. Then I removed the tag prices of
the clothes and wore them.

May panty liners rin na ikinagulat ko. Reeve was very much thoughtful of buying me
panty liners. My vagina is super sensitive. It would itch when I wear underwears
that haven't been laundered. Alam na alam niya 'yon.

Lalo akong namula.

The sweatshirt was baggy so I tucked it on my pants. The department store might not
have my sizes that's why Reeve settled to get me the bigger size instead of the
smaller ones.

Nagningning ang mga mata ko nang makita kong may binili rin siyang tsinelas. It was
a black one that fits my feet size perfectly.

I combed my wet hair before I grabbed my phone to text Reeve.

To Eng. De Marco:
I'm ready.

He replied instantly.

From Eng. De Marco:

I'm outside your door.

"Gosh!" Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko tsaka ako naglakad palabas.

Like what Reeve told me in his text, he was really waiting outside. Pansin ko ang
pagtingin niya sa damit ko at ang pagtaas ng sulok ng labi niya tsaka siya
tumikhim.

"Sina Jason?" I asked.

"They went first," kibit balikat niya. "Said they'll wait for us there."

I just nodded.

"The clothes you got me are fine," umpisa ko habang naglalakad kami. "I forgot to
ask you how much I would pay for it–"

"I didn't ask for payment," he cut me off.

"Let me pay for it," I told him. Nakita ko ang mga presyo ng bawat damit kanina at
medyo mahal.

"Don't," he declined.

Reeve sounded persistent of not letting me pay. I scowled at that. He should let me
pay him! Ako naman gumagamit nung mga binili niya.

"I'll pay for your dinner then. As well as your breakfast for tomorrow," I said
with finality.

Reeve looked as if he was about to contend my proposal but he shut his mouth and
just nodded.
Pagdating namin sa dining area ng hotel, namataan ko agad si Jason na binibigwasan
si Paolo na tawang tawa naman.

"Gago!" Jason muttered at Paolo before he waved at us when they saw us.

"Pikon," Paolo laughed at Jason's annoyed face. "Inaway ka lang ng kapatid mo,
badtrip ka na! Totoo naman kasi ang sinabi niya, na wala kang jowa!"

"Sige, magdiwang ka pa. Wala ka rin namang jowa, 'namo," mura ni Jason sa kanya.

Napangiti lang ako. But my eyes diverted to the side when I heard a female gasp.

"Reeve?" An angelic voice spoke.

Sinundan ko ang pinanggalingan ng boses na iyon at natigilan ako nang makita si

Carla. 'Yung ex ni Reeve bago naging kami.

"Wow, I missed you!" Carla sounded so excited. She walked closer to Reeve.

Her expression was my opposite. Nawala ang ngiti sa labi ko.

"Carla?" Reeve asked, he looked surprise to see her. He glanced at me for a moment
and gulped.

Sina Jason at Paolo naman ay papalit-palit ang tingin sa akin, kay Reeve at kay
Carla.

"You look so good," Carla said, looking mesmerised as she stared at Reeve.

My brows raised when she suddenly hugged him. Halatadong halatado ko pa ang pagdiin
niya sa mga dibdib niya palapit kay Reeve.

I licked my lower lip when Reeve looked at me. I raised a brow.

"Fuck," he gulped again.

.....
wednesday, pm.
07/22/20

Author's note: share ko lang, guys.

Actually, last night, I finished writing the story at around 11 pm. Pero biglang
na-brownout sa amin. Tapos wala pa akong load! I don't have data to use to publish
it. Gosh, stressed ako ng tunay! Kasi tulog na sina Mama at Papa. Ayoko ring
gisingin sila para lang ano?! Maki-hotspot? Di ko pa naman sure kung may data nga
sila.

I waited. Ayun tuloy nasimulan ko na naman ang draft ng susunod na chapter. Hindi
ako makatulog kasi iniisip ko kayo. I promised that I will update. Pero baka hindi
ko magawa dahil nga brownout at wala pa akong load. Baka ma-bash ako at masabihang
hindi tumutupad sa usapan. I really couldn't sleep. I waited for the electricity.

Until suddenly, nagising si Mama. Nahuli akong di pa tulog. Napagalitan pa ako

dahil bakit daw hindi pa ako natutulog. Edi sinabi ko ang totoo, na kailangan kong
mag-update kasi sinabi ko nga sa inyo na may update dapat. Pinagalitan ulit ako,
sabi matulog na raw ako hahaha. Pero hindi ako napakali at tinanong ko siya kung
may data ba siya para makapag-hotspot ako.
She said meron. Imagine my relief?! She opened her phone then went back to sleep
while I connected my wifi to her hotspot. Gosh, binilisan ko pa ang mga galaw ko.
Imagine my struggles? Ayun, na-publish ko naman before or around 12. It was such a
relief. Pagkatapos non, diretso na akong natulog.

And I'll gladly wait for your votes and comments on this chapter. Sarap basahin mga
comments niyo sa mga dialogues ng mga characters eh. Thanks, ily.ߖ

        Chapter 38 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

            Note:

Happy birthday Almalyn Gutierrez Soriano. Be safe always.

Yasi

"Luh, may kabit agad?" Paolo suddenly whispered.

It reached my ears that's why I snapped at him. Engineer Galvante just blinked.
Tumikhim siya at nag-iwas ng tingin. He pretended to look at somewhere else but me.

I looked at Carla again. This time, I began to wonder, she was one of my ex crushes
before. Noong mga panahon na hindi pa nababasbasan ni Reeve ang pearly shell ko. In
short, nung tomboy pa ako.

Noong hindi pa nagalaw angĢ oh gosh what am I thinking?!

Pasikreto kong kinurot ang sarili ko bago ako naupo sa tabi ni Paolo.
"B-bakit?" Paolo looked at me with wide eyes when he saw me beside him.

"What's with your face?" I asked. "Is sitting beside you forbidden, Engineer
Galvante?"

"Wala akong sinabi, Architect!" Agad niyang pagtatanggol sa sarili niya. "Maupo ka
lang d'yan. Oks lang po."

After saying that, he stood up. Akmang lalayo siya pero hinawakan ko ang palpusuhan
niya.

"Hey, why are you leaving?" naguguluhan kong sambit. "Wala naman akong virus ah."

Naguluhan ako lalo nang bawiin ni Paolo ang kamay niya mula sa akin. There was
horror in his face as he looked at Reeve's direction.

Sinundan ko ang tinitignan niya at nakita si Reeve na nakatingin sa kamay ni Paolo.

Masama ang tingin niya roon. Parang may binabalak gawin.

"Pucha, madadali ako nito," I heard Paolo whisper.

Si Jason naman biglang natawa kaya napatingin ako sa kanya. He seems entertained
while looking at Paolo who's grimacing.

"Architect," Paolo scratched his nape. "Mas mabuti nang lumayo ako konti. Kesa
'yung madikit sa'yo ngayon, may papatay sa'kin mamaya."

He was really whispering.

"What?" I asked, looking confused.

I was about to talk again but a squeal interrupted me.

"Yasi? Is that you?" Carla's voice was heard from behind.

Paolo and Jason both looked at her. Then me. Jason zipped his mouth while Paolo
chuckled nervously and sneakily sat on the chair, a meter away from me.

I pouted before standing up. Hinarap ko si Carla. I feighed a surprise.

"Carla!" Ngumiti ako.

Carla's eyes twinkled as she scanned my overall look. Napansin ko ang pasimpleng
paglayo ni Reeve sa kanya.

"What in the heck is going on? It's nice to see the both of you here!" She laughed
softly before walking to hug me.

I felt a pang of guilt ran through my spine when I remembered what happened from
the past. I played her like a fool. I was stupid and selfish for doing that.

Maybe until now, she doesn't know that Reeve and I had been together after they
broke up. I guess she doesn't still know that I was the reason why Reeve broke up
with her. That Reeve and I aren't cousins.

She might not be aware of that yet.

Iniisip ko pa lang ang mga pangyayari noon, sumasakit na ulo ko.

"Hey," I didn't know what to say! So I just hugged her back.   

I felt her breast on mine. Specifically, my boobs are larger than her boobies. And
my butt is bigger than hers.

"Yasmin! What happened to you?!" She gasped when she pulled away, then she looked
at me again, starstruck.
"I grew up?" Awkward kong sagot.

"Yes you did!" Carla hit my arm lightly. "This is making me mad. You look so
beautiful."

"No, stop," I chuckled uncomfortably. Receiving compliments aren't really my thing.

Noon pa. "Ikaw nga 'yung gumanda lalo."

Walang kasinungalingan. She really got prettier. Nagpagupit pa siya kaya maikli na
ang buhok niya ngayon.

"We're both pretty. However, I'm really surprised. Not in a bad way ha!" She's
looking at me like she's starstrucked.

"Tomboy ka dati but change really happens, huh. You've changed a lot for the
better," sambit ni Carla at nginitihan ako.

Her eyes were genuine, I can't help but smile as well.

"She's now an architect," epal bigla ni Reeve.

He smirked when I turned to glare at him. Kailangan pa ba na sabihin niya iyon?!

Baka na naman mang-usisa si Carla. Ayokong magkwento ng buhay ko 'no!
"Oh an architect! I always know you will," Carla winked at me. "Si Yasi pa ba,
magaling 'yan e."

"Facts," Reeve muttered and smiled.

Muntik na akong hindi makahinga nang ngumiti siya habang nakatingin sa mga mata ko.
The rush on my spine made me look away quickly.

Kaso nawala ang ngiti ni Reeve nang mahinang tumawa si Carla at muling lumapit sa
kanya.

"But you, Reeve! It's been what? Six years? Seven?" Carla smiled sweetly at him.
"And you're still an eye candy for women!"

Sina Paolo at Jason ay tahimik lang na nakatingin sa lamesa ngunit halatang

nakikinig sila. They are both good-looking! Hindi ka maniniwala na pati sila ay
chismoso.

I shrugged when Carla walked to Reeve again. I took that opportunity to walk back
at the table and sit beside Paolo.

"Architect, w-wag d'yan," Paolo's eyes widened when I occupied the sit beside him,
now I'm close with him again.

"Bakit?"
" 'Wag jan! May kiliti ako jan," He began to sang and do the macho dance.

"Baliw talaga," I hear Jason say before laughing at Paolo when I began to chuckle.

"Wala ka talagang nakakahawang sakit, Architect. Kaso kasi–"

"Yasmin, Carla is asking you," Reeve glared at me when I held my chin to look at
him.

Si Paolo naman tumikhim at kunwaring may kinakalikot sa phone niya. Jason's mouth
formed an 'o' before he grinned playfully.

Sumandal ako sa upuan ko dahil sa masamang tingin ni Reeve sa akin. He also glared
at Paolo who's not meeting his gaze.

Tinaasan ko si Reeve ng kilay. How dare he glare at me! I'm not even doing
anything! And I haven't done something wrong! Basta basta na lang nagagalit, para
talagang nireregla!

I faked a smile at Reeve before looking at Carla.

"Pardon? What is it again?" I asked nicely.

Kinuha ko ang pitcher na may tubig at nagsalin sa baso na nasa lamesa. Naunang
binigay ang service water e. I drank some.

"I was asking what brought you here? Are you having some bonding time as cousins?"
She asked happily.

Naubo ako dahil sa narinig. That made me choke on the water in my throat. I tapped
my chest lightly.

Napatayo si Jason. Si Paolo naman napatitig lang sa akin na parang nanonood ng

teleserye. Jason gave me tissue and a glass of water again.

Hindi ko napansin ang mabilis na paglapit ni Reeve sa akin. He tapped my back and
cussed.

"Tangina, tanong lang 'yun, nasamid ka pa," Reeve whispered.

Tinabig ko ang kamay niya pero sinamaan niya lang ako ng tingin.

"Drink first," Reeve got what Jason gave me and handed it to me. His face looks
worried but his voice sounded mad.
Without realizing that everyone's eyes were on us, I accepted it and drank,
coughing lightly to alleviate the itch in my throat.

Reeve rubbed my back while staring at me. Sinubukan ko namang kalmahin ang sarili
ko. I wiped my mouth and inhaled sharply.

"You okay now?" Reeve asked softly.

I nodded in response. My hands curled before meeting Carla's gaze. Her eyes were
set on Reeve's hand on my back and on the worry in his eyes while he looks at me.

Nang tignan niya ako, nahagilap ko ang pagtatanong sa mga mata niya. There was
something different on her eyes. I just can't point out if it's good or bad.

"Yasi, okay ka lang?" Carla asked.

"Yes," I sighed.

Carla smiled a little. She was about to speak again but the ringing of her phone
stopped her. Nagningning ang mga mata niya nang makita kung sino ang tumatawag.

"I would love to catch up with you guys but I can't tonight though," she sounded a
little disappointed about not staying as well.
Her phone rang again. She bit her lip and looked at Paolo and Jason.

"Hi sa inyo," magalang na sambit niya saka siya lumapit sa akin.

"I'll message you on your account na lang. Sorry if I have to go as I would love to
catch up with you sana," Carla whispered and hugged me.

"It's fine. Let's stick to messaging," I smiled at her. "There's always a next
time."

Ngumiti rin siya saka siya lumayo. Nagbaba na ako ng tingin nang makitang naglakad
siya palapit kay Reeve.

Iniwasan kong tignan sila at nagkunwaring may kinakalikot sa phone ko. I cannot
clearly hear what they are talking about. I inhaled sharply. Hindi ako mapakali
kaya tinignan ko ulit sila. Saktong nakita ko si Carla na humalik sa pisngi ni
Reeve bago siya nagmamadaling umalis.

Napaawang ang labi ko kasabay ng pagtingin ni Reeve sa akin. Halatang nagulat rin
siya pero agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin.

"Paktay na, may kawawa," Jason whispered to himself.

I felt Reeve sit at the vacant seat in front of me. Tumikhim pa siya pero hindi ako
nag-angat ng tingin.
"Uhh, o-order na ba tayo?" Singit ni Paolo, mukhang nagdadalawang isip pa siya.

Kahit nakatungo ako, dama ko ang tingin ni Reeve sa akin. Hindi tuloy ako mapakali!
Okay, I change my mind. Hindi na pala ako gutom.

"Sorry," I looked at Paolo and Jason. "I forgot, diet pala ako. You can order now.
Balik lang ako sa taas."

I gave both of them an apologetic look without glancing at Reeve. Tumayo ako.

"S-sige, Architect. Okay lang naman," Paolo said.

Jason grinned and gave me a thumbs up. I smiled at them before taking my phone and
wallet. I walked away.

Noong nasa exit na ako ng restaurant, narinig ko ang pagtawag ni Reeve sa akin.

"Yasmin," his voice was so close! He's literally just behind me!

Bakit niya 'ko sinundan? What the heck?

"Engineer De Marco, bumalik ka na roon," mahinang sabi ko.

"I will if you come with me," Reeve sounded persistent.

"I said I am not hungry. Diet ako," Tumigil ako sa harap ng elevator ng hindi siya
tinitignan. "Balik ka na d'on please. Paolo and Jason are probably waiting for
you."

I pressed the button. Humalukipkip ako habang hinihintay ang pagbaba ng elevator.
It's on the 18th floor. Shet, kung kailan gusto kong makalayo kay Reeve saka pa
matagal bumaba ang lift?!

"You look hungry," Sambit ni Reeve na tumabi sa gilid ko.

Sa halip na pansinin siya, binuksan ko ang contacts ko para i-text si Robi.

To: Robi
Wag ka munang feeling busy. Call me now. Paki bilisan.

Tinago ko ang phone ko sa bulsa ng sweatpants na suot ko at tinignan ang digit sa

taas ng elevator. Inip akong bumuntong hininga.

Nahagip ng mga mata ko si Reeve na pinipigilan ang ngiti sa labi niya habang
nakatingin sa itsura ko. Nothing's even funny but why the fudge is he smiling?
"Yasmin let's go back. Cheat on your diet," Reeve said calmly.

"I suppose I cannot do that," I answered. "I've cheated on my diet this morning by
eating loads of barbecues. I'm not doing it again."

"Hey," he said when I'm still not looking at him. "Can you look at me?"

Tumigil lang siya nang tumunog ang ringtone ko. Mabilis kong sinagot ang tawag ni
Robi.

"Hello?" Bungad ko. "Bakit ka napatawag?"

[Huh? Diba sabi mo tawagan kita?] Robi sounded confused.

"Oh, you have a problem? Tungkol saan?" Umakto akong nag-aalala.

[Anong ako? Baka ikaw? May problema ka ata bhie.]

Etong si Robi hindi maka-gets! Nag-iwas ako ng tingin kahit dama ko ang mariing
titig ni Reeve sa akin
"Seryoso ba? Sige taas lang ako sa room tapos pag-uusapan natin 'yan. Naku,
nakakaawa ka naman," umakto akong kinakawawa si Robi.

[Ha? Hakdog.] Walang kwentang tugon ni Robi.

Kahit kailan talaga, barumbadong sumagot! Nakakainis! He doesn't even get what I am
trying to do. Sana sakyan niya manlang or what.

I almost rolled my eyes. Buti at hindi siya naririnig ni Reeve kaya okay lang na
isipin ni Robi na nawawala na ako sa katinuan ko.

"Wait lang! Malapit na ako, pababa na 'yung elevator," I muttered. "Sa kwarto tayo
mag-video call para tahimik. Dito kasi may nakikinig."

Reeve pursed his lips. His jaw clenched.

[Nako ghorl, ewan ko sa'yo. Di kita gets.] Robi scoffed.

"Alam ko namang na-miss mo 'ko pero mas importante na pag-usapan muna natin 'yung
problema mo kas–" Naputol ang sasabihin ko nang hablutin ni Reeve ang phone mula sa
akin. He ended the call and looked at me with serious eyes.

"Ano bang problema mo! Kausap ko pa 'yung tao, akin na nga," iritadong sabi ko.
Nilahad ko ang kamay ko pero tinignan niya lang 'yon.
"Ayoko," Reeve simply said. "Look at me when I'm talking to you."

"Letche," sambit ko tsaka kinuha mula sa kanya ang phone ko.

I pretended texting Robi again. Nanggigil ako nang maalala kung paano lumapat ang
labi ni Carla sa pisngi niya. I can hear my fingernails digging at the screen as I
typed something.

"Tingin ka nga sa'kin," he sounded pissed.

"Busy ako," I snapped and continued typing so hard. I was keyboard smashing my
screen.

"Ano ba!" I glared at him when he snatched my phone again. "May ka-text ako! Pwede
ba."

"Really? Are you texting a ghost or what?" He raised a brow.

Reeve showed me the message I composed that can't be understood. He smirked

mockingly.

"Baka alien?" Nangungutyang sambit niya.

Rather feeling humiliated, I rolled my eyes at him before grabbing my phone back.

"Paki mo ba? Balik ka na nga roon," pagpapaalis ko sa kanya.

Saktong bumukas ang elevator. Pumasok ako. But I groaned frustratingly when Reeve
stepped inside and stood beside me.

"Reeve, get out. Go eat with them," wala na akong pakialam kung pinapalayas ko siya
sa isang public elevator.

"No, until you eat with us," Reeve shrugged, looking uninterested at my scowls at
him. Pinindot niya pa ang floor namin nang sumara ang elevator.

"Diet nga ako!"

"Sure, I'll diet with you," sumandal siya sa pader.

"Sinasabi mo?"

"Sasabayan kita mag-diet," pabalang na saad ni Reeve.

"Ano 'yan? Trip mo lang?" Pagsusungit ko sa kanya. Hinipan ko ang buhok na

tumatakip sa pisngi ko.

"What is your problem?" Tanong niya.

"It's you!" Stressed kong sigaw. "It has always been you!"

"Why?" Reeve licked his lower lip and stifled a smile. "Am I such a problem that
you're always thinking of me?"

"Yes!" Walang prenong sagot ko.

That moment, it was too late for me to take back what I shouted. Nakitaan ko ng
gulat ang mga mata ni Reeve. Halatang hindi niya inaasahan iyon gaya ko. Umawang
ang labi niya pero agad niyang iniwas ang tingin. He pretended like he didn't hear
me.

Humigpit ang hawak ko sa phone ko nang makita ang pagpipigilan niyang ngiti.

"That came out wrong," bawi ko agad.

"Sure," he answered. But it sounds like he's not buying my reason.

I sighed and leaned my back at the wall. Lumipas ang ilang minuto saka ko narinig
ang pagtikhim ni Reeve.

"Yasi, can you tell me what your problem is so I would know what to do? Or how to
deal with it?" Reeve suddenly asked softly.

I felt something hit my chest at his voice. It felt uncomfortable so I cleared my

throat. Nagkunwari akong nakatingin sa buttons ng lift. I can clearly remember how
Carla looked at Reeve a while ago. The way she leaned her body to him. Pati 'yung
paghalik niya sa pisngi niya.

"Nagkikita pa rin ba kayo ni Carla?" Hindi ko napigilan ang sarili kong tanungin
iyon.

The expression on Reeve's face shifted from being serious to being amused. I
grimaced and adjusted from where I'm standing. He bit his lower lip and avoided my
gaze so he could stop the smile on his lips that is trying to escape. Naging
awkward ang presensya niya dahil sa biglang katahimikan na bumalot sa amin
pagkatapos kong magtanong.

"No," he dismissed the idea. "Just tonight. I didn't expect to see her here."

"Sure ka ba?" Tinaas ko ang kilay ko. "Baka naman fuck buddy mo siya. Or may ex
with benefits relationship kayo?"

"The thing is.. you sound like a jealous wife," he teased, looking so amused.

"Excuse me, I am not!" Mabilis kong tanggi. "Why would I be? I'm not your wife,
just to be clear. So I don't sound like one. Mabuti nga at nakakadilig ka pa.
Congrats sa sex life mo. You should celebrate that."

Gusto kong takpan ang mukha ko dahil sa hiya sa pinagsasasabi ko! His mere presence
made me feel awkward and uncomfortable at the same time! I was blabbering things
because I couldn't think straight anymore!

"Now you're interested with my sex life, Architect Alvares? Tell me," he sounded
like he's enjoying the conversation.

But I feel the opposite! Iniwas ko ang tingin ko nang subukan niyang huliin ang
tingin ko. I swallowed hard while thinking of ideas on how to dodge this talk.

"Tell me, Yasi," Reeve demanded.

"Congrats nga sabi ko diba? Paki ko naman kung sino ang ka-totnakan mo sa buhay mo?
Spare me that," I denied. Kinakabahan ako, fak.

"Then why did you ask about me and Carla?" Kalmadong tanong niya.

"Then don't answer. It's as simple as that," I sound stupid!

The corner of his lips slowly raised when I met his gaze with a grumpy look. His
eyes were dancing in amusement.
O lupa, lamunin mo na lang ako! Hiyang-hiya na ako sa kung ano ang pinagsasasabi
ko!

My phone rang and I breathed in relief. Sakto ang pagtawag ni Robi.

"Hello, Robi?" Bungad ko. I am desprate to avoid Reeve's questions!

[Okay ka lang ba? Isusugod na ba kita sa mental?] Robi asked, obviously intending
on pissing me off.

I rolled my eyes mentally. Naramdaman kong may nahulog mula sa pitaka ko. I cursed
lightly when I saw my wallet's back pocket zipper half-opened. Doon ko nilagay ang
susi na siyang nahulog.

Tumuwad ako para sana kunin iyon kaso naunahan ako ni Reeve. He took it and played
with it in his fingers while looking at me intently as I talk with Robi over the
phone.

"Mamaya na tayo mag-usap. Nasa elevator pa lang ako," I said, a little truthful of
what I am saying now. "Tatawag na lang ako kapag nasa room na ako."

[Ayan ka na naman, Yasisinghot ko ang mga kasinungalingan mo    hanggang dito! Mag
bagong buhay ka na hoy!] Robi laughed.

Yasisinghot? O nasisinghot? They sound alike. Tindi ng tama ni Robi sa utak. Kung
ano-ano dinudugtong sa pangalan ko!
"Robi, mamaya nga," I said softly. Kahit sa isip ko sinasakal ko na siya.   

Nilahad ko ang palad ko sa harap ni Reeve para kunin ang susi ng hotel room pero
umingos lang siya. He didn't give it to me.

I gave him the look to give it to me. Pero hindi niya pa rin binibigay. What's
wrong with him?

[Kung kasama mo ex mo, tawagin mo 'kong Babe. Tignan mo reaction niya.] Suhestiyon
bigla ni Robi.

"What? I'm not doing that!"

[ Try mo nga lang! Kapag wala siyang pakialam, meaning n'on pangit ka!] He said and
laughed. Parang baliw.

"Ayoko," mariing sabi ko. Nakakahiyang gawin!

[Sabihin mo na, arte neto. Kung ayaw mo ng Babes, Sugarpie na lang or cookiepie!
Pwede rin 'yung iniirog ko tapos honeybunch or kung di kaya e–]

"Babe, shut up," I cut him off.

[Yuck! Putangina, cringe ako!] Robi laughed loudly. [Anak ng, babay na nga! Usap
tayo mamaya, hinihintay ka ng anak mo.]

I also chuckled because of how cringeworthy it sounded.

"Okay, bye for now," maikling sagot ko tsaka siya binabaan ng tawag.

Kaso 'yung ngiti sa labi ko ay mabilis naglaho nang mapatingin ako kay Reeve.

His face became deadly serious. Umigting ang bagang niya at tinigil ang paglalaro
sa susi ko na nasa kamay niya.   

The atmosphere suddenly felt heavy. The way his eyes darkened added to the
heaviness of the silence between us.

"Can I have my keys?" Mahinahong tanong ko.

Reeve smirked coldly. Napakunot ang noo ko nang humakbang siya palapit sa akin. I
backed away when he moved closer again.

"Reeve, stop," kabadong wika ko subalit hindi siya nakinig.

He took another step forward and I backed away until I gasped when my back felt the
cold wall of the elevator.

"Say it again," Reeve demanded. "What do you want, hmm?"

"K-keys," I stuttered.

My lips parted when he leaned closer until my lips are an inch away from his lips.
Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko nang makita ang pagdidilim ng mga mata niya habang
nakatingin sa mga labi ko.

"Reeve," I whispered. But my eyes widened when he held my wrist and pinned it at
the wall, beside my ear.

His breathing became rugged as he met my gaze.

"Kiss, huh?" Reeve smirked.   

"My keys, y-yes," kabadong sagot ko.

My heart raced when his other hand snaked around my waist, leaning his lips on my
ear. I can hear the loud beating of my heart.
"Get it then," Reeve whispered sexily. "You can get your kiss from me anytime you
want. It's all yours anyway."

.....
Monday, pm.
07/27/20

        Chapter 39 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

.....

Yasi

"Wait lang, Engineer," I whispered when his lips inched to mine. His hands on my
wrists tightened.

Bago pa lumapat ang labi niya sa labi ko, nag-iwas ako ng mukha. Sa halip ay
niyakap ko siya. My hands snaked around his nape as I tried to steady my now
shaking knees. Sobrang bilis ng tibok ng puso ko. I am afraid he could feel it
while I'm hugging him.

Reeve's hands went around my waist as he burried his face on my neck, calming his
rugged breathing.

"I'm talking about my room keys, Engineer De Marco," I panted, trembling  a little
he pulled away to look at me. "You were talking about another word."
"Was I?" Reeve asked. There was a small smile on his lips.

I rolled my eyes playfully before taking my keys that were on his hand. The next
thing I know, silence filled us again.

My phone rang. Nahagip ko si Reeve na napatingin sa phone ko. There was a sudden
change in his facial expressions. His face became serious again.

Etong si Robi, ang kulit. Sabing ako tatawag mamaya e.

Imbis na angatin ang tawag ni Robi, hinintay kong bumukas ang lift. We reached the
floor of our room already.

"Sino 'yan? Babe mo?" Reeve asked sarcastically when we stepped out of the lift.

Babe ko? Oh gosh, si Robi?! Muntik na akong mapahalakhak, buti at napigilan ko ang
bunganga ko.

I bit my lip to stop myself from laughing. Hindi ko siya sinagot dahil baka matawa
lang ako.
"Chismoso ka," puna ko sa kanya.

Sinasabayan niya ako sa paglalakad hanggang sa tumigil kami sa tapat ng room ko.

"You have a boyfriend?" Reeve asked me directly when I faced him.

Seryoso ko siyang tinignan. In my mind, I am grinning. This man and his handsome
face!

"What do you think?" I asked.

"I prefer you single," seryosong sambit niya.

"What if I'll say otherwise?" I challenged.

Reeve's stare went down to my hand before he smirked and looked away.
"I hope not," he muttered before stepping back.

Tinignan ko lang siya. I tried to decode what his eyes are telling me but I failed
to do so.

"Get in," he ruffled his hair and smiled lazily. "I know you're hungry. I'll just
ask some staff to send in some food here."

"No, I'm fin–"

"Kumain ka. 'Wag kang nagpapagutom, bawal 'yan," masungit niyang putol sa mga
pagtanggi ko.

"I thought you said na sasabayan mo akong mag-diet?" I crossed my hands over my
chest.

"Next time," he sighed. "Tonight, you have to eat. Please."

Napaawang ang labi ko sa pagkahinahon ng boses niya. Bigla na lang tuloy akong
tumango. What? Ganun lang? Pumayag agad ako?!
"Okay? Uhh, sure?" Ngumiwi ako dahil sa pagtatanong ko.

His lips slowly raised before he looked away.

"Get inside your room," saad niya. "I'll go down to eat."

Humiga ako sa kama saka ko dinampot ang phone ko at tinawagan via video call si
Robi.

[ O.] Supladong wika ni Robi. [Sa guest room niyo 'ko matutulog. Si Livy naman
umuwi sa unit niya, nandun raw kasi 'yung ibang bestfriends rin niya.]

Oh I know them! Minsan ko lang sila na-meet and I'll meet them soon again.

"You're talking as if they're not your bestfriends. Hoy Captain Guevarra,

bestfriend mo rin ang mga 'yun," I chuckled.

Ginulo niya lang ang buhok niya tsaka siya tumayo at naglakad.
[Kaibigang mga baliw kamo,] mahinang tawa niya.

I grinned. Since college, bestfriends sina Livy at Robi pati rin 'yung ibang kasama
sa grupo nila. Hindi ako masyadong close sa ibang bestfriends nila kasi minsan ko
lang sila na-meet. They were very approaching though! Friendly pa. And they didn't
make me feel left out when I was with them. Ang ganda ng friendship nilang
magkakaibigan, I swear.

" 'Pag ikaw narinig nila, sandamakmak na mura abot mo," kinuha ko ang unan na nasa
gilid at inipit iyon sa gitna ng mga hita ko. "Nasaan anak ko, Robi? Can you hand
him your phone?"

[Eto na nga, ginagawa ko na. Wait lang po Architect,] Robi's voice sounded husky.
He sounds sleepy too.

Kulang na naman siguro siya sa tulog. Hay nako.

Sa totoo lang, nung nanligaw si Robi, alam kong hindi siya seryoso. He was courting
me as a friend, that's the right description. Kasi may isang beses na pumunta kami
sa bar, hindi ko pa siya gaanong kilala nun. He got a little tipsy and all he could
blabber was his ex's name. Ava...

Halatang sawi sa pag-ibig. Bukambibig pa ang ex niya na mahal na mahal pa niya.

[Mommy loves!]

Nagulat naman ako sa bungad sa akin ng anak ko.

I chuckled when I saw his cute face poking at the screen. His tiny hands held the
phone

"Hi, baby!" I blew a flying kiss.

My grin grew wider when he acted to catch it. After doing so, he opened his hand
and kissed his tiny palm, showing that he got my virtual kisses.

"You waited for Mommy, did you?" I teased my son.

This was another reason why I refused to have dinner with Reeve. I promised my son
to call him after I took a bath. When I promise, he would wait. Kiel would always
wait. Gaya ngayon, hindi pa siya natutulog dahil hinhintay niyang tuparin ko ang
pangako ko kanina.

[Yes! Come early tomorrow like you promised, mommy, okay?] Kiel's voice sounds so
good to my ears.

Sometimes, I tend to think his voice is my peace because when I'm tired and
problematic, just hearing his voice makes all the difference.

"Yes po, bossing," nginitihan ko siya.

But my smile dropped when I noticed where he's sleeping. He was positioned on where
I'm sleeping. He's also hugging my pillow.

Tumikhim ako. I looked at his face on the screen. My expressions softened.

"I will keep my promise of showering you with hugs and kisses when I get there,"
sambit ko.

Kiel's face lit up.

[ Mommy sing for me,] Kiel muttered innocently as he snuggled at the comforter.
Ngumiti ako at inayos ang pwesto ko. Here it goes.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy," I bit my lip and
chuckled when my voice cracked. Pumiyok pa, fak.

Kiel grinned cutely. [I heard that, mommy!]

"Of course you did," mahina akong natawa. Hindi naman kasi ako singer! Pero para sa
anak ko, gagawin ko lahat syempre.

"You make me happy when skies are gray. You never know this, how much I love you,"
hinaplos ko ang mukha niya sa screen.

I smiled when he closed his eyes with a small smile on his lips.

"So please don't take my sunshine away..." Mahinang kanta ko.

I sang another lullaby until I stopped when I noticed my son sleeping. I could
sense he has fallen asleep because of his relaxed face. Kiel looks so handsome.
Para siyang angel na natutulog. Napakaguwapo niya.
"I love you," I whispered while staring at his peaceful face.

Pinagpatuloy ko ang paninitig sa anak ko. Lucky for me, naipwesto niya ng maigi ang
phone kaya kahit nakatulog na siya ay hindi nahuhulog ang phone. It was
advantageous for me as I could stare at his sleeping face.

"I love you so much, anak," sambit ko, hoping it would reach his dreams.

It wasn't long before I heard the doorbell ring. Pumasok agad sa isip ko ang sinabi
ni Reeve kanina.

I walked to the door and opened it, expecting a staff. There was one.

"Good evening po, Ma'am," A tall man bowed lightly. "Here's your request for
dinner. The service is here, madam."

Doon ko lang napansin ang service cart na tulak-tulak niya. Placed there were a lot
of food covered in steels.

"Yes, sir. Kindly place it on the table at the side," I opened the door to let him
in.
"Sige po, ma'am," magalang siyang tumango tsaka tinulak ang wheels na hawak niya.
Mukha siyang mabait.

"How much is it?" I asked when he finished.

"Nabayaran na po lahat, Ma'am. And may note po para sa inyo," Nakangiti ng sabi ng
staff at inilahad sa akin ang maliit na papel na nakatupi.

I looked at it weirdly.

"Who paid?"

"Si Sir De Marco po, ma'am," his tone sounded like he's shipping me and Reeve! Ang
lawak ng ngiti e! Parang kinikilig pa, naku po.

When he left, I took that opportunity to open the note as I walked back to the bed.

Damihan mo ang kakainin mo. I paid for it, you're mad at me for paying, I know.
Ikaw na lang magbayad ng gas ko bukas kung gusto mo. Eat more, less anger.
-Reeve

I gasped after reading the note. What?! E ang mahal ng gas! That witty specie, ugh
so annoying!

Umirap ako nang makita kung ilang plates ang pinadala niya. There were three big
plates.

I glanced at my phone screen first to check on my son before walking to the table.
I opened the served meals only to see a plate of rice, some barbecue steaks and
Ceasar Salad.

"Wow."

Hindi ko napigilang mapangiti matapos makita ang mga inorder ni Reeve. He knows how
bad I crave barbecues even before. Alam niyang hindi ako nagsasawa roon at kaya
kong kainin iyon pang-almusal, pang-hapunan, at pananghalian sa isang araw.

He also took salad. Is he still aware that I am a fan of balanced diet? Kung kakain
ako ng pork, dapat may vegetables rin bilang side dish. I assume he knows that. May
veggies e.

"Gosh," I whispered when I took sight of the drinks. He got me wine. I abruptly
looked at the alcohol percentage. Pero wala namang alcohol ito!
I ran to get my phone at the bed and stared at my son. Habang tinitignan ko siya,
para kong nakikita si Reeve. What a scam, Reeve! Lahat na lang ng features mo,
nakuha ng anak natin. Paano 'yung akin?

"Anak, tignan mo 'yung Daddy mo. Bumili nga ng wine pero 'yung wala namang alcohol
content," ngumuso ako habang nagsusumbong sa tulog kong anak.

Agad ko ring pinakuha ang naiwang mga pagkain. It took me long to eat it because I
didn't want to waste money. Ayokong magsayang ng pagkain. Ang dami pa naman nung
binili ni Reeve.

Thus, it's also bad for the health to force yourself to eat more than the limit.
Kaya nung hindi ko na kinaya, pinakuha ko na. At least konti na lang 'yung naiwan.
Sinubukan ko rin na matulog. Pinatay ko pa ang lahat ng ikaw dito sa room para lang
makatulog ako pero ayaw talaga.

"This is frustrating!" Padabog akong naupo sa kama.

I shuffled away from the bed and opened the light again. Naglakad ako sa kusina
para magsalin sa baso nung naiwan kong wine.

Since I couldn't sleep, I decided to go out to the veranda. Medyo humina na ang
ulan kaya okay lang.

I gripped my glass of wine tightly when I felt the cold wind touch my skin. I
purred and hugged myself.

Tumingala ako. Gumuhit ang isang ngiti sa labi ko nang makita ang mga ulap sa tabi
ng buong buwan. The moon is a bit covered by clouds but it's still there. And it's
a nice view for the eyes.

"So beautiful," I whispered before taking a sip at my wine.

Pumikit ako nang lumakas ang ihip ng hangin. I smiled lazily before looking at the
verandas beside mine.

Muntik ko ng mabitawan ang hawak ko nang maaninag ko si Reeve na nakatingin sa

akin.

"Engineer De Marco!" I held my chest in surprise.

Reeve did not even bother to look away! He only tilted his head and watched me.
"Ginagawa mo d'yan?!" Galit kong sabi dahil sa gulat.

"Tambay," maikling sabi niya.

Mukha nga. And now I know, he occupied room 306. 'Yung nasa tabi ng room ko din.
Nasa room 304 sina Jason at Paolo. Gusto nilang makatipid kaya nagsama sila sa
isang kwarto.

"It's almost midnight, hindi ka pa natutulog?" Kunot noong tanong ko sa kanya.

"I can ask the same to you," Reeve said.

"Wala ka bang matinong sagot?" Pakiramdam ko, nagising na talaga ako ng tuluyan.

"Go back to sleep," tanging sambit niya.

"Well, I can't sleep," I grunted.

Reeve didn't answer. He just tore his gaze away from me and looked at the skies.
Wala sa sariling napatitig ako sa kanya.

His sideward look is still an eye candy for girls. Kahit saang anggulo siya tignan,
hindi nababawasan ang kaguwapuhan niya. Nadadagdagan pa lalo. No wonder why many
women fall for him! Tomboy nga nahuhulog sa kanya!

Minsan napapaisip ako kung ano na ang nangyari sa kanya sa mga taong nakalipas.
Noong... noong nakipaghiwalay ako.

It's bugging me for so long, thinking if he has dated other women when we parted
ways. Kung tinotoo niya ba 'yung kasinungalingan ko noon na maghanap siya ng
babaeng mas maayos kaysa sa akin.

With his face like a greek-god, his intelligence, charm and hardwork, I can't deny
the thoughts running in my head that maybe he has really found a lover better than
me.

I smiled bitterly.

Sino?
"What are you thinking?"

I sipped at my wine when I heard his deep voice. Masculine and edgy.

You. I'm thinking about you.

"Wala naman," I mumbled and faced him. "Thank you pala kanina sa pagkain. And yes,
I'll pay for your gas tomorrow."

"Oo, mahal ang gas," Reeve said seriously while looking at me again.

Hindi ko kinaya ang mga titig niya kaya tumingala ulit ako. I looked at the dark
skies and thought of how it fits my heart's feeling, knowing that Reeve is in love
with someone else. Someone who isn't me.

Aray lang. Ouch, masakit.

Huminga ako ng malalim at tinignan ulit si Reeve. Nagulat ako nang makitang
nakatitig pa rin siya sa akin. Ni hindi niya binitawan ang tingin ko nang mahuli ko
siyang pinapanood ako. Why does he keep on staring?
"Reeve," I started out.

"Hmm?"

"I have to go home early tomorrow," pinanood ko kung ano ang reaksyon niya. "Can I
ask you a favor to drive me at dawn to where my car got stuck at?"

Nakita ko ang pagtaas ng sulok ng labi niya saka siya nag-iwas ng tingin.

"You're planning on waking up early in the morning to go back to Manila when you
can't even sleep early tonight," Reeve raised a brow.

Ngumuso ako. Ano? Sagot na niya 'yan? Yes or no lang naman dapat ang choices.

"Is that a no?" I asked in disappointment.

Imbis na ngumuso, tumikhim ako. I crossed my arms over my chest. Reeve tilted his
head to the side when I did that.
But I wasn't giving up that fast. I showed him my cute smile.

"Please?" Malambing kong tanong. "Drive me there tomorrow."

Reeve stopped. At nahagip ng mga mata ko ang paglunok niya. I batted my lashes to
extend my cute plea. Mas nagpa-cute ako lalo. Sana effective!

"Ihahatid naman talaga kita," Reeve whispered, denying to look at me.

I heard that!

Napangiti ako ng malawak dahil doon.

"Does that mean yes?" I asked with hopeful eyes.

"Oo nga," He pursed his lips. "Kulit."

"Thank you! I'll wake up at three. Then I have to shower pa. After that I'll be
calling you. You make sure to answer my calls ah! Turn your ringing tone louder so
you could wake up when I call!" Dirediretsong saad ko.

His lips parted.

"Uh, tangina?" Reeve asked in confusion.

I frowned. He stood up properly when he saw my furrowed brows.

"I get it," bawi niya agad. "And noted."

Kinabukasan, hinatid nga ako ni Reeve. I was thankful because siya pa ang nag-
asikaso na bumili ng gas para sa kotse ko. Well, I payed for his gas though and
made sure he got full tank. There's still fairness.

I got mad at him because he paid for my gas when I should be the one doing that. I
regretted bursting out after when he took care of my car before handing it to me.

Nakahinga rin ako ng maluwag dahil convoy kaming dalawa na pumuntang Manila. He
even let me lead the way. He's a fast driver so he must have been tolerating my
normal pace throughout the travel.

Well, I suggested that he should go first! Pero sabi niya, susunod na lang daw siya
sa akin. Hindi na ako nagpumilit. Ayun tuloy.

Wala naman siyang reklamo. When we reached Manila, he called me before bidding
goodbye.

Naligo muna ako bago ko tinabihan ang anak ko na natutulog pa. Sinuot ko isa sa 
paborito kong shirts. Actually, it's Reeve's shirt. Ito 'yung white shirt niya na
may tatak na REEVE sa likod. It's so big but very comfortable. I partnered it with
some cotton shorts.

Maagang umalis si Robi kaya hindi ko siya naabutan. Si Tatay Romualdo lang ang
nakita ko sa kusina na nagkakape.

"Mommy?" Kiel's small voice made me smile. I hugged him tighter.

Kinusot niya ang mga mata niya. Nagising ko ata siya.

"Good morning, anak," hinalikan ko siya sa noo at sa tungki ng ilong niya.

I laughed softly when he giggled. Gosh, I love his morning laughs!

"You came," he sounded like he's still absorbing the reality.

"Just like I promised."

At gaya ng ipinangako ko sa kanya, pinaliguan ko siya ng maraming yakap at mga

halik sa mukha. Dahil nakatulog siya ng mahimbing, maganda ang gising niya. He's so
energetic!

Tuwang-tuwa si Kiel. I called Reeve, sabi ko a-absent muna ako ngayong araw. Nandun
naman si Architect Alvarado kaya okay lang. Thankfully, Reeve didn't ask further.

Binihisan ko si Kiel, pupunta kaming mall ngayon e. Ipapasyal ko siya.

To: Livy
busy ka? Out kami ni Kiel now.

From: Livy
NOW NA?! Where?
Nakaupo ako sa sala habang ka-text si Livy. Ngumiti ako nang umakyat sa sofa si
Kiel at naupo sa kandungan ko.

I kissed his cheek before replying.

To: Livy
Mall. Then we'll visit the park after.

From: Livy
Gora ako! Una muna kayo, I'll just call you when I'm cummin.

I cringed at her word. Yikes. Kiel held my chin and played with my cheeks.

To: Livy
Anong cummin ka jan?! Tigang ka nga e! Gising ka nga!

From: Livy
Oops! Typo, sarey.
Umirap ako at ngumiti. Gaga talaga.

Pinagluto ko sina Tatay at Kiel ng agahan. I cooked some veggies for my son. Tapos
tapsilog kay Tatay.

"Kamusta na kayo ni Reeve, anak?" Bigla ay tanong ni Tatay.

I was caught off-guard. Kamusta nga ba kami? We seem okay. Diba? Casual and
professional, ganon.

"Friends naman po," I literally sound unsure!

"Naku naman anak! Bakit friends lang?!" Tatay gasped exaggerately. "Hindi ba
pwedeng i-upgrade iyan gaya ng ginagawa ko sa jeep ko? Bagal mo anak! Sige ka
mauunahan ka n'yan."

Tatay Romualdo shook his head, pretending to be a bit disappointed.

"Epal ka 'Tay. Nakakahiyang sumulong! May gf nga ata!" I pouted. Umakto rin akong
disappointed.
"Hindi 'yan. Single pa siya," Tatay insisted.

" 'Tay, hindi ka sigurado," I made a face.

Nagsalin ako ng kanin para sa anak ko. I placed some asparagus and some mashed
potatoes with gravy on his plate.

"Man instinct, 'nak," mayabang niyang sabu. He tapped his chest with pride.

"Maniwala ako jan. Sus," I laughed.

Namasada si Tatay. Nag-aya rin daw kasi ng chibugan ang isang kaibigan niya na may
kaarawan ngayon kaya hindi siya sasama sa amin ni Kiel papuntang mall. Next time na
lang daw.

"I don't like vegetables, Mommy," reklamo ni Kiel nang makita niya ang nakahandang
pagkain para sa kanya.

"We talked about that over the phone diba? I told you I'll make some vegetable
breakfast for you," I reminded him. "Pumayag ka naman, anak."
I sliced a piece of asparagus and forked it, leaning it to his mouth.

"Say ahhh," I encouraged him.

"Mommy, ayaw!" Kiel grunted and crossed his arms over his chest, glaring at the
vegetable in front of him.

"Ay, attitude siya," sambit ko.

"This won't be bitter, anak. If you don't eat vegetables, I'll call the police."

Pananakot ko sa kanya. Narinig ni Tatay kaya natawa siya. Si Kiel mukhang natakot
naman sa sinabi ko dahil napahawak siya sa kamay ko.

"No! You won't call them!" Kiel exclaimed. He looked worried instantly.

"I won't if you eat some vegetables," I made a deal, hoping he would bite it.
Napangiti ako nang sa huli ay napipilitan niyang kinain ang asparagus na nasa
tinidor. My son loved the food I prepared, except for the mashed potato. Pambata
raw kasi, e bata naman siya! Arte niya ah!

itspaolo and jayGuzman messaged you.

Their names popped on my notifications when I opened my instagram.

itspaolo: madam architect! Nasaan po kayo?

jayGuzman: wer u po, Architect?

Magkatabi siguro sila nang i-message nila ako. Sila pa! Hindi malabong ganoon nga.
There were more messages from them.

itspaolo: magkasabay kayo ni Engineer De Marco na naglaho kaninang umaga tapos

pareho din kayong d mahagilap dito sa site? I smell samting pishy!

jayGuzman: yiee! magkasama po kayo ni bossing? China Oilll!

I shook my head and stifled some smile. They're crazy. Nireplayan ko sila ng
matinong sagot.

Pero teka. Akala ko bumalik sa site si Reeve? Where is he? He's not in La Union? Is
he still here in Manila?

Hawak ko sa kamay si Kiel nang makapasok kami sa mall. We went to the game zone.
Saktong tumawag si Robi.

[ Nag-aya ka pero si Livy lang? Nakaka-hurt ka ah!] Robi immediately accused me.

Pinood ko nag anak ko na naglalaro sa harap.

"Malay ko ba baka busy ka!" I laughed.

[ Mga dahilang hindi kapanipaniwala,] siguradong umiiling siya ngayon. [ Saang

mall? MOA ba?]

"Yup. Halika dito please para may kasamang maglaro si Kiel," I requested.
[Kita mo! Ako, ang useful ko pero hindi mo ko inayang sumama! Si Livy na salot lang
sa lipunan, tinext mo pa.] Robi whistled and laughed at his own words of calling
Livy salot.

Kapag siya narinig ni Livy, world war 3 abot niya. Mismo!

[Parang timang! Halika na kasi. Dito kami sa game station.] Mahinang tawa ko saka
siya nagbaba ng tawag.

It didn't take long when Robi came. Some girls were drooling over him. Pati mga
nanay na binabantayan ang mga naak nila, napapatingin sa kanya. Pa'no nga kasi, ang
gwapo. Presko pa!

"Wala kang flight ulit?" I asked.

"Waley, postponed. Bukas meron." Robi kissed me on the cheek before sitting beside
me.

"Ahh, kaya pala," I teased.

"Kaya ano?"

"Mukha kang broken. Bagot ka kasi 'di mo makikita ex babes mo?"

Napangiti ako nang makita ang pagsimangot niya.

"Tumahik ka," he scowled.

"Gwapo mo naman! Siguro nag-aalala ka kasi baka may pumoporma sa kanya," huli ka!
Magkatrabaho kasi sila nung ex niya.

"Mas gwapo ako kesa sa mga 'yun!" Now he sounded annoyed. "Pangit kaya nila! Pangit
n'on!"

"Nahiya naman ako sa kagwapuhang taglay mo! Ikaw na gwapo!" Sinundot ko siya sa
tagiliran.

"MarieKris, tumigil ka," suway niya sa akin.

What the fuck?! Who the hell is that?

"Sinong maricris?! Putangina neto," mura ko sa kanya.

Ngumisi lang siya tsaka tumayo para samahan si Kiel na naglalaro doon sa pambatang
games. I don't know what it's called but it's a safe game for his age.

I took my phone to take some videos of my son. Si Robi paminsan-minsan umeepal kaya
pinagbigyan ko na. Sinama ko na sa pic!

"Robi!" Lumapit ako sa kanila nung magutom ako. Konting gulay lang kinain ko na
pang-agahan. I feel hungry.

"Anong mukha 'yan?" Turo niya sa mukha ko. "Natatae ka?"

I hit him on his shoulder. He smirked.

"Gutom ako. Bili lang ako sa labas," I said. "Itatanong ko lang kung may gusto ka
ba. Nakakahiya naman sa'yo!"
"May gusto akong kainin?" He held his chin, pretending to think.

"Ano?"

"Si Ava Clea gusto ko. I'm craving her," Robi said his girl's name and laughed
playfully. " 'Yung sweet type sana. Masungit siya ngayon e."

"Kadiri! Ang kalat mo ha!" Tinakpan ko ang tenga ko.

"Joke lang! Buko juice na lang!" Bawi niya.

Inirapan ko lang siya.

"Bantayan mo anak ko ha," I stated. "Kapag nawala 'yan. Ibebenta ko laman loob mo!"

"Alis na!" Pagtataboy na sa'kin.

Bumili muna ako ng fries. Pagkatapos, naghanap agad ako ng stall na nagbebenta ng
buko juice. I walked faster.

Pero napatigil ako nang makita ko si Reeve sa di kalayuan. He was talking to

someone over the phone. Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko. Slowly, I backed away.

Bakit siya nandito?! Anong ginagawa niya rito? May sadya ba siya? This isn't a good
time for that!

Akmang tatalikod na sana ako nang matigilan ako nung    bigla ay napalingon siya sa
gawi ko at nagtama ang tingin namin. His lips slowly parted.

I felt like I caught my breath as I scanned his style. He was in a casual denim
jeans and a plain shirt. But he owned that look.

I blinked and turned my back at him. Nasa gilid niya 'yung buko juice stall! Sorry
Robi pero wala ka munang buko juice ngayon! Tangina, nasa tabi siya nung ex ko!

Binilisan ko ang paglalakad.

"Yasmin," Reeve's baritone voice called me from behind.

I stopped. Ngumiwi ako at pumikit ng mariin bago ko inayos ang mukha ko at hinarap
siya.

"Call you later," He muttered to his phone and ended the call. Then he returned his
gaze back at me.

"Nandito ka," I said, stating the obvious.

Instead of answering, he closed the distance between us. Now he is just a meter
away.

"Akala ko bumalik kang La Union," saad ko. I felt awkward when I shouldn't! I don't
know! I just feel awkward!

"I'll go later. I just had to drop by to buy some things," Matapat na sabi niya. He
hid his phone inside his pocket.

I nodded.
"Ikaw?" Naging mailap ang mga mata niya. "Are you with someone?"

I blinked after he asked that. His voice was cautious. Reeve also cleared his
throat but maintained eye contact with me.

Kinabahan agad ako sa naging tanong niya. How am I supposed to answer that?!

I'm with our son! With Kiel! I cannot tell him that!

Ramdam ko ang pag bilis ng tibok ng puso ko dahil sa nagsisimulang kaba na

nararamdaman ko. My hands suddenly became sweaty.

"Yes, I am," it came out as a whisper. "Uhm, with someone special."

That was the safest answer I could utter. My son is so special to me.

Reeve parted his mouth to speak again but he closed it, refusing to talk more. Sa
halip ay namulsa siya at tinignan ako.
So ano? Magtititigan lang ba kami? Ganon?

"Uhm, excuse me. I need to go–" paalam ko ngunit naputol ang pagsasalita ko nang
may umakbay sa akin.

"Tagal mo namang bumili ng buko juice! Nauuhaw na 'ko," reklamo ni Robi sa akin.
Halata sa mukha niya ang pagkainip.

Nakasimangot pa siya! Kingina, kung nandito siya, nasaan ang anak ko? Iniwan niya?!

"Robi," I gave him a knowing look. I did sound threatening as well.

"Kasama niya si Livy," Robi said. Nakuha niya agad kung ano ang nasa isip ko.

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag. But my calmness wasn't sustained when I heard someone
clear his throat. Doon ko muling napagtanto na nasa harap ko pa pala si Reeve!

I held my chin up. When I looked at him, his eyes were looking at Robi's hand
wrapped around my shoulders. His facial expression turned emotionless.
Pagtingin ko naman kay Robi, nakakunot ang noo niyang nakatingin kay Reeve. Parang
sinusukatan pa niya ang paraan ng pagtingin ni Reeve. Mukhang timang talaga.

"Uy, pare," unang nagsalita si Robi.

Reeve looked at me. Napaawang ang labi ko nang tignan niya muli ang kamay ni Robi
na nasa balikat ko. He licked his lower lip like a bad boy.

"What's up, man," Reeve answered Robi with a cold smirk on his lips.

Pero ang ikinagulat ko ay ang pagbaba ng kamay ni Robi mula sa balikat ko papunta
sa baywang ko. Para sa akin, okay lang naman. It feels comfortable because he's
Robi, my bestfriend.

Mukhang casual lang din kay Robi ang ginawa niya. It doesn't mean anything at all.

But for the person in front of us...

Nag-iisip pa lang ako ng mga paraan kung paano makaalis sa situwasyong ito nang
matigilan ako sa sumunod na narinig mula kay Reeve.
His eyes darkened.

"Are you the boyfriend?" Reeve asked Robi seriously. His face became threatening as
he glanced at Robi's hand on my waist.

.....
Wednesday, pm.
07/29/20

        Chapter 40 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

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Yasi

"Ha?" Robi's lips parted.

Tinignan niya ako at inalis ang pagkakahawak sa baywang ko.

"Puta, bakit parang galit?" Robi whispered at me.

Pagtingin ko kay Robi, nahalata kong gulat nga siya sa naging tanong ni Reeve. I am
also shocked!

Ngunit sa akala ko, doon lang ako magugulat, nanlalaki ang mga mata ko nang may
sumigaw na munting boses mula sa likod.

"MOMMY!"

Lumuwa ang eyeballs ko.

Kiel, oh gosh! His voice echoed from behind.

Nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan ko. My eyes directed to Reeve. His brows furrowed. I
panicked when he tried to find where that voice came from.

"Go back, Robi," I muttered at my friend.

Agad akong humarang sa harap ni Reeve. I am not even sure if I could block his view
because he's too tall! Pero hindi niya pwedeng makita si Kiel! Wag muna ngayon!
Bago pa niya makita kung sino iyon, hinawakan ko siya sa kamay. Hindi na ako
nagdalawang isip na hilain siya palayo.

It was successful for my part because his full attention went to me. Pasimple akong
lumingon at nahagilap ko si Livy na buhat-buhat si Kiel. She rushed him back inside
the play station without looking back.

Godammit Livy! We almost got caught!

Binitawan ko lang si Reeve nang makarating kami sa may pinagbibilhan ng fresh buko
juice. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag.

"Why?" Reeve asked.

Nilingon ko siya. Humawak ako sa counter top ng buko juice stall.

"What why?" I held my chest to feel the loud beating of my heart because of
nervousness.

"Why did you pull me here?"

I had to do that! Or else I'd die early because I don't know how to handle the
situation of you seeing a mini version of you calling me mommy!

"And why the fuck are you trembling?" Reeve mumbled and held my waist when my knees
suddenly buckled.

I gasped at his warm hand holding my waist before I moved slightly away from him.
Mas lumala ang pagbilis ng tibok ng puso ko.

Nakita ko ang pag-igting ng bagang niya nung lumayo ako. Yet the worry on his face
remained as he inspects me.

"I d-don't know," I stuttered. "H-hinila kita kasi a-ano..."

What am I going to tell him?!

"And I'm trembling b-because–" I stopped talking just as I realized how baffled I
look. And I kept on stammering!

Paanong hindi kung muntikan na akong mabuko?! Kiel's voice was loud and clear!
"Okay, it's best for me to shut up," saad ko at sumubo sa fries na hawak ko para
itago ang kahihiyan ko.

"You didn't let your boyfriend answer me yet," Reeve sounded angry.

Napunta ang tingin ko sa tinitignan niya sa likod ko. There I saw Robi's retreating
back.

Goodness! He thinks that I am in a relationship with Robi? Fak, e may babes na nga
'yun e!

Unti-unti akong kumalma nang matitigan ko ang seryoso niyang mukha.

Nailing lang ako at tinignan 'yung staff sa harap. Nginitihan niya ako kaya
nginitihan ko rin siya.

"Gusto mo ng BJ?" Pag-iiba ko ng usapan kay Reeve. Sinulyapan ko siya.

I sensed how he tensed a bit when he heard my question. Something dark flickered in
his eyes.

"BJ?" He repeated. It rolled off his tongue sexily.

Amusement filled his eyes as if he remembered something. He pursed his lips and
tried to stop a smirk forming on his lips.

"Of course," Reece cleared his throat. "I want some BJ."

Tumango ako sa sinabi niya tsaka ko tinignan ulit 'yung staff. Pero ngayon,
nakanganga siya habang papalit-palit ang tingin sa akin at kay Reeve. His eyes grew
wide as well.

I got weirded out on his expression but I disregarded it.

"Kuya, dalawang buko juice po," magalang na sabi ko.

Reeve resumed to being serious when he looked back at the area where Robi was
standing before. Nangilabot ako nang umigting ang panga niya.
"Ugh!" Hinilot ko ang sentido ko pagkaupo ko sa upuan matapos kong pumasok sa
conference room. I planned to absent on the site today but Ma'am Delado called for
an emergency meeting.

"Yasmin, you never answered a single text from me. You weren't responding on my
phone calls either," Benjamin said as he sat beside me.

"I was busy. Work matters," bagot kong sagot sa kanya.

"I missed you," he whispered. Naramdaman ko ang paghawak niya sa kamay ko.

"Benjamin," I warned. "Kindly keep your hands off of me."

"Okay, I'm sorry," he sighed loudly. "I just missed you so bad. You don't answer
when I contact you."

"Busy nga kasi ako," I spoke softly and ran my fingers through my hair. "Madami
akong inaasikaso sa site."

"I understand," Benjamin nodded.

Nailing lang ako tsaka ko bibuksan ang document na nasa harap ko. I scanned it.
These were about the construction going on at La Union.

"Where's Engineer De Marco?" Miss Delado asked after a few minutes.

That literally stopped me. Pangalan pa lang niya, umiiba na ang daloy ng dugo sa
katawan ko. Pati puso ko affected!

"Parating na po," imporma ni Felicia.

Later on after she said that, the door opened, letting in the head engineer. He
looked so expensive with his white button down shirt and perfect slacks. He was
wearing a belt that caught my eyes. I like that belt. As usual, his sleeves were
folded but this time, it was messy. That didn't lessen his overall look though. He
remained sexy.

Sumimangot ako nang batiin niya 'yung iba bago siya naupo. He didn't even glance at
me!

O, affected na ako? Hindi ah!

Today, I am wearing a black off shoulder. I paired it with white trousers. Since my
shoulders were exposed as well as a little of my tummy, I topped it with a cute
blazer to hide it. I wore cream sandals.

"Please pass the documents to Engineer De Marco, Architect," bulong sa akin nung
isang board member na nasa tabi ko.

Tinanggap ko ang document na bigay niya. Reeve was in front of me.

"Engineer," tawa ko kay Reeve at inilahad ang document para sa kanya.

"Thank you, Architect," he stated it so formally. Hindi rin niya ako tinignan at
kinuha lang ang folder mula sa hawak ko.

My brows furrowed. Why is he so cold? Parang galit pa siya nung kinuha niya sa akin
'yung inaabot kong documents.

"Okay," I jested before looking at the documents again. Napansin ko ang pag-igting
ng bagang niya.

Reeve is in a bad mood, I can tell. Who can't? I mean, his aura is literally dark.
Anyone in this room can probably feel it.
Buong discussion ay pormal si Reeve na sumagot. Also, he never looked at my
direction. Did I do something? Pinapansin niya naman 'yung iba. Bakit ako hindi?

Sa halip na isipin kung ano ang problema niya, itinuon ko ang buong atensyon ko sa
mga dokumento sa harapan ko.

"If we would pursue the changes, we would need to adapt bigger budget," I stated
after scanning the papers.

"Right," napatingin ako kay Reeve dahil sa pagsang-ayon niya.

"Miss Delado, you have to finalize the plan for the structure. As much as possible,
we would need to stick to a single output. Changes every now and then can cause
difficulties in the construction," Reeve continued to say.

Lahat ng nandito ay nakatingin sa kanya. He looked really cool as he talks

professionally.

"Architect Alvares can do the structural design changes as she is very competent,"
he said without looking at me. "But don't you think it would be much better if you
decide thoroughly and come up with the final plan, Miss Delado? No offense meant."
Nagulat ako sa pagdamay niya sa pangalan ko at sa pagpuri niya sa akin ngunit hindi
ko ipinahalata.

"Yes, you are right, Engineer De Marco," Ma'am Delado sighed. "There are just a lot
of ideas coming in my head for the plan of the hotel when in fact I should just
rest my worries to the head Architect!"

Ngumiti si Ma'am Delado sa akin.

"Ma'am," I nodded knowingly. Of course, I am the Head Architect!

"I'll just tell you the changes I have thought of so you can incorporate it with
the final design, Architect Alvares," Sambit niya.

Kami lang na mga heads ng each department ang nandito. Yung co-architect ko at
'yung co-engineers ni Reeve ay nasa site para i-monitor ang construction. This was
just an emergency meeting.

Pagkatapos ng pagkikita namin sa mall ni Reeve kaninang umaga ay naging badtrip na

siya. Ewan ko kung ano ang problema niya sa buhay.

"Can we go out for lunch, Yasmin?" Hinawakan ni Benjamin and braso ko nang akmang
aalis na ako.

I hung my bag on my shoulder before looking at him. I've rejected him several times
yet he's still not giving up.

"Benjamin, I still have to go back to the site.  I am needed there," I gave him a
small smile. "Maybe next time."

Benjamin looked sad and dissapointed. He still tried to smile despite of that.

"Sure," he said. "I hope next time you won't be too busy."

Ngumiti ako at tumango. Benjamin winked playfully before he let go of my arm. When
I faced the door, I halted when I found the glaring eyes of Reeve.

Habang nakatitig ako sa mga mata niya, biglang naisip ko ang mga kasalanang nagawa
ko sa kanya noon.

Lahat ng pwedeng mangyari pagkatapos ng ginawa ko, ginugol ko na sa sariling isip

ko. After breaking up with him, after telling lies to him just to push him away, I
ran away... away from the father of my child.
Then after years of hiding from him and his family, the world seems to curse me.
Because I met him again. Katrabaho ko pa.

I inhaled sharply and looked away from Reeve. Naunang lumabas si Benjamin. He even
bid goodbye at me with a flirty smirk on his lips.

Lahat sila lumabas na. Naiwan kami ni Reeve. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay nang tumayo
siya mula sa pagkakaupo sa silya niya.

"What?" I frowned at him. His glares are making me shiver!

Napansin ko ang paggalaw ng panga niya.

"Miss Alvares, focus on your job. You're not hired to flirt with the clients. Do
your fucking job properly." Reeve coldly muttered at me before his jaw moved
aggressively, leaving me with lips parted.

What the hell? Who said I was flirting?! Nakikipaglandian ako? Napakasungit na nga,
assumero pa, gago.

"Fak you! Pangit! Nakakainis ka!" Gigil kong sigaw ko nang makaalis siya.
I gripped my bag tightly before storming out of the conference room.

"Anong sinisimangot mo jan?" Robi asked at me while driving his expensive Bugatti.

Wala ako sa mood mag-drive kaya nagpahatid ako kay Robi. Ayaw ring magpaiwan ni
Kiel kaya sinama na namin. He wasn't having it just like me.

"How I hate him!" busangot ko kay Robi at niyakap ang anak ko na naupo sa kandungan
ko. We're sitting at the backseat just to be safe.

"Sino? 'Yung ex mo?" Robi teased.

"Yes!" I shouted.

Robi held his chest dramatically while his other hand is busy controlling the
steering wheel. Nanlalaki ang mga mata niya sa pagsigaw ko.

"Who the heck said I was flirting?! With whom? With Benjamin?!" Minura ko si Reeve
sa isip ko. "It was a casual talk and he concluded that I was flirting with our
client?!"

"O tangina, 'wag kang sumigaw," Robi calmed me down.

"Nakakainis kasi!" I grunted. "To think na makikita ko pa siya doon sa site?!"

"Destiny tawag jan," Robi laughed.

"Don't laugh! It's annoying!" Irap ko pero tinawanan niya lang ulit ako.

"Pareng pogi, look Mommy oh!" Kuha ni Robi sa atensyon ni Kiel. "Give her a kiss
before she goes nuts!" 

After my son heard that, Kiel held both of my cheeks before he kissed my nose. Then
my right cheek. Also my left cheek. And showered kisses on my cheek. Agad pumorma
ang ngiti sa labi ko. Mahina akong natawa nang pisilin ng anak ko ang pisngi ko.

"Do you need more kisses, mommy?" Kiel asked softly.

"What would I do without you, anak?" I asked and wrapped my arms around him. "Yes
please. I need more."

"Okay mommy! Muah!" Kiel left a big kiss on my cheek.

"Hays, sana all may anak," Robi  suddenly blurted out of the blue.

Napatingin ako sa kanya dahil don.

"Narinig ko 'yun!" My eyes widened. "Madali lang naman 'yan! Buntisin mo 'yung ex
mo!"

Pinakita ko pa ang mukha ni Kiel na sobrang pogi para mas ma-encourage siya na
magkaanak.

" 'Wag mo 'kong simulan, Yasi. Not funny," simangot niya sa akin.

"Sabi mo gusto mo ng anak!" I exclaimed.

"You want a kid, Tito Pogi?" Kiel asked too. Nagulat ako dahil naintindihan niya
ang usapan namin ni Robi. Nakalimutan ko saglit na mataas pala IQ ng anak ko.

I laughed when Robi pursed his lips, obviously offended with that simple question.

"That's a bad question, pareng pogi. Wag mo itatanong 'yan sa'kin kasi may
pupuntang pulis sige ka," pag-iwas ni Robi na sagutin ang tanong ng anak ko.

Kung ano ano pa ang sinasabi niya sa anak ko. Pupunta raw ang mga maligno kasama
ang mga pulis para kunin siya kapag tinanong niya pa ulit iyon sa kanya.

"Pareho kayong mag-ina, ano?" Iling ni Robi.

"Ano pa kasi hinhintay mo? Pikutin mo ex mo kung hindi mo madaan sa santong

paspasan," I laughed loudly.

Halatang badtrip na si Robi. He glared at me through the front mirror. I laughed

harder. Ang saya kapag siya ang naiinis. It was always the other way around. It's
fun when he's annoyed.

"Ginaganyan mo na 'ko?" Robi raised a brow at me. "Isipin mo na lang ex mo.

Makikita mo na naman mamaya tapos kasama mo pa anak mo. Malapit na tayo."
Nawala ang ngiti sa labi ko nang sabihin niya 'yon. Robi smirked knowingly.

I gave him a sarcastic smile. He chuckled at that before focusing his full
attention to the road.

It didn't take long when we reached the site. Kiel clung on my arms when he heard
me say that I have to go already.

"Mommy, sama ako," he whispered cutely.

Robi pursed his lips to stop himself from smiling when he saw the panic on my face.
Kinabahan ako lalo nang mamataan ko sa di kalayuan si Architect Germain at si
Engineer Galvante.

"Oh my gosh," pareho pa namang tsismoso ang dalawang iyan!

But wait? Why are they together? Are they dating?

"Kiel, baby. I can't take you there yet. Mommy has to do her job and I can't watch
you," pagpapaintindi ko sa anak ko. "It's also dangerous because it is an on-going
construction. Many things are going on and it's not safe for you to be there."

For all I know Reeve must be here at the site already! Tangina naman kinakabahan na
ako kahit na badtrip ako sa kanya.

"I'll behave mommy! Take me widyuuu please?" Kiel used his powerful pout with those
puppy eyes. "Mommy please?"

"Anak," I sighed. "Not today, anak. Mommy promises that next time, I will take you
with me. I promise you."

Makatotohanan kong sabi at niyakap siya ng mahigpit.

"You promise that? I will see engineers and architects?" Kiel asked.

"Yes, baby," I smiled.

"I will see big people making big houses?" He asked.

"Yes," I chuckled.

"I will see Daddy?" Kiel asked, his eyes full of hope.

Natigilan ako sa tanong niya. Madamdamin akong ngumiti at hinaplos ang pisngi niya.

I saw Robi glance at me.

"Yes, Kiel. You will see Daddy," nangangakong bulong ko at niyakap siya na para
bang sa kanya ako humuhugot ng lakas ng loob para maipangako iyon.

That simply made Kiel's day because his eyes twinkled. His face lit up and he
smiled so wide.

"Thank you mommy! Yay! I will see daddy!" Kiel exclaimed excitedly.

Mahina akong natawa. Ngimiti rin si Robi at nailing.

"I have to go na, anak. You'll go back to Manila with Tito Robi okay?" Paalam ko.
Hinalikan ko muna ang anak ko sa pisngi tsaka ako lumabas ng kotse. Robi also went
out of his car.

"Salamat sa paghatid sa akin, kaibigan," pabirong sambit ko.

"Wow ha," Robi snickered. He chuckled before he held my waist when I tiptoed to
kiss him on the cheek.

Naramdaman ko ang paninigas niya pagkatapos ko siyang halikan sa pisngi. So I tried

to look at his face. Robi looked horrified.

"Hoy putangina," Mabilis siyang bumitaw sa akin.

"What?" I asked curiously.

Sinundan ko ang tinitignan niya. My smile faded when I met Reeve's gaze. His face
became emotionless before he walked inside the office.
"Suplado," I scoffed.

"Galit siya sa'kin?" Nalilitong tanong niya. "Tangina may pa-halik ka pa kasi.
Akala siguro niya boypren mo 'ko. Yuck!" Nandidiring saad ni Robi.

Natawa ako at binatukan siya. Kung maka-yuck, grabe.

"Gago," I tapped his shoulder before peaking at the window. Luckily, Robi's Bugatti
is heavily tinted so no one can see my son unless they open the car's door or roll
down the windows.

"Anak, I'll see you tonight. Okay?" Malambing kong sabi.

Kiel stopped playing his engineering toys and nodded.

"I love you," I mused.

"Bye mommy! Take care! Love you!" Sunod sunod niyang sabi. He blew me a kiss and I
pretended to catch it while laughing.
I kissed my hand and winked at him before closing the door again.

With confidence, I walked to the office.

"Architect Alvares!" Bati nila Paolo at Germain.

"Good afternoon," bati ko bago hinarap ang mga offices.

I tilted my head to the side. It's either I'll go to the office where I should be,
or walk inside Reeve's office. I chose the better. Badtrip pa rin ako kay Reeve.

"Nandito na ba si Engineer De Marco?" I asked them. "Where's that asshole?"

"Hala," Paolo covered his mouth. "'Wag ganyan, Architect. Bastos," he chuckled.

"Is he here?" I asked again.

"Opo," Paolo smiled. "Badtrip ka po, Architect? Sakto! Badtrip rin si Engineer De
Marco!"
"So nakakatuwa 'yon?" I asked.

"Oho e," Paolo scratched his chin. "Goals nga kayo e! Sabay kayo nawala kaninang
umaga sa hotel, tapos pagbalik niyo, badtrip kayo."

Minsan ang sarap batukan nerong si Paolo.

"Mas gugustuhin kong katayin ang laman loob noon kesa maka-goals siya noh!" I
clutched my bag with elegance.

Nginitihan ko sina Paolo at Germain na nakatulala sa akin.

"Oh by the way," kuha ko sa atensyon nila. "Are you two dating?"

The shock on Architect Alvarado's face registered on my sight. Her cheeks turned
red. Si Paolo naman napakamot lang sa batok niya na halatang walang alam na may
gusto si Germain sa kanya.

My mouth formed an 'o' when Germain sent me a knowing look.

"H-hindi Architect!" Germain stuttered and laughed nervously. "Ano ka ba hahaha."

I laughed and smiled at Paolo who blinked twice.

"Okay," I shrugged before entering Reeve's office.

I act like this office is mine when actually it's not. Pero ngayon ko lang na-
realize na may favoritism pala 'yung Laise Company na pinagta-trabahuan namin.
Imagine, mag-isa ni Reeve dito sa isang office habang kaming mga babae ay
nagsisiksikan sa kabilang office. Jason and Paolo are lucky too because they own
the other office. But Reeve? They practically gave him his own office!

"Unfair talaga," I scoffed. He is a head Engineer. I am the head Architect! What's

the difference?

Why is he given his own office while I'm assigned to be with his girl suitors?

Pagpasok ko, nakita ko agad si Reeve na naka-upo sa swivel chair niya at may
kinakalikot sa laptop niya.
Umirap ako tsaka naupo sa sofa. Muli akong napatingin kay Reeve nang gumawa ng
ingay ang pagtayo niya.

Reeve took an envelop from his drawer. I just kept staring at him while reminiscing
how he told me that I should stop flirting with the client. Nababadtrip pa rin ako
kapag naiisip ko.

We were okay yesterday! Why is he getting mad all of a sudden?

Siguro naramdaman niya ang sobrang paninitig ko kaya niya ako tinignan. I didn't
bother looking away though. Tinaasan ko lang siya ng kilay.

"Does your boyfriend know that you flirt with other men?" Reeve asked, catching me
off guard.

My boyfriend? Dapat mainis ako sa sinabi niya pero bakit parang natutuwa ang lintik
na puso ko?

I let out a small laugh. Umalis na si Robi pero nadadamay pa rin siya.

"Just to be clear, Engineer De Marco, I wasn't flirting with the client. I don't do
that," I flipped my hair graciously. "Second, my lovelife is none of your damn
business."

"I heard he's a pilot," Reeve sounded annoyed.

I mentally laughed because he doesn't look like he intends to dismiss the topic of
Robi being my boyfriend. Na-excite tuloy ako bigla. I don't know if he's jealous or
bitter but I am seriously enjoying this.

"My pilot is a good driver as well," I smiled cutely.

Sorry Robi! Gagamitin muna kita.

Umigting ang bagang ni Reeve. At nagulat ako nang maglakad siya papunta sa akin.
Each of his strides scream dominance.

I stood up when he stopped in front of me. I stepped closer, leaving only a small
gap of space between us.

"Your face looks confident. But your eyes," he stared deeply at my eyes. "they seem
to be lying about it."
Napaawang ang labi ko nang hapitin niya ako sa baywang. His warm breath hit my
neck, making me shiver. My pulse quickened.

"Why is that, Architect Alvares?" Reeve chellenged.

"I am not lying," mahinang sambit ko.

My breathing became heavy. Pero hindi ko ipinahalata ang panghihina ko sa mga

tingin na pinapataw niya sa akin. His eyes were accusing me but soft at the same
time.

"Engineer De Marco, let's proceed to the site," I detached his hand from my waist.
"Shall we?"

Reeve's jaw clenched. He gave me a cold smile before I walked to go outside first.

I bit my lip to stop the smile that wants to escape my lips. Gosh, pati puso ko ang
bilis ng pintig! Paano ba kasi, ramdam ko pa rin ang paglapat ng kamay niya sa
bawang ko! His manly hands.

"Ano ba 'yan? Tingin niyo ba maayos ang pagkakagawa?"

Tumigil ako sa pakikipag-usap kay Germain nang marinig ang istriktong boses ni
Reeve mula sa 'di kalayuan.

"It's not even straight. Bakit may kurba?" Reeve pointed the concrete. "Tapos eto.
Bakit hindi maayos ang anyo? Hindi patad. Wala man lang nakapansin ni isa sa inyo?
Kapag 'di ko pa nakita 'yan, wala talagang makakahalata at mag-aayos?"

Lumapit ako. The workers couldn't answer back because of how dark his aura is.

Kanina pa siya badtrip e.

"Or do you want our clients to notice that? Madadali tayo rito," Reeve sounded so
strict.

"Nag-away ba kayo, Architect?" Usisa ni Jason sa akin paglapit niya.

Away ba 'yon? I don't think so? Well, he practically told me to stop flirting with
my client when in fact I wasn't!
"Ewan ko jan. Hayaan niyo na," simangot ko.

"Uy kaya pala ang pangit ng mood ni Bossing! Kasi may lovers quarrel kayo," Jason
laughed.

Lumapit rin si Paolo sa akin nang makitang kausap ko si Engineer Guzman.

"Lovers quarrel? No, it isn't like that," I quickly denied. "Baka may problema lang
siya. Hey, him and I aren't lovers."

"Di ka sigurado, Architect," Paolo laughed when he heard our conversation.

"Kayong dalawa, tigilan niyo ang pang-iintriga niyo," suway ko sa kanila.

Naglakad si Reeve palapit sa amin. His eyes were watching me like a hawk.

"Halatado ko nga," I whispered, referring to the concrete.

Reeve nodded, getting what I meant.

Hinugot ko ang phone ko mula sa bulsa ko nang mag-ring ang iyon. It was Livy
calling me.

"Wait lang. Excuse me," paalam ko at lumayo kaunti mula sa kanila.

I answered the call.

[Gud apternun, Arkitek!] Livy shouted. [Tuloy ba bar natin mamayang gabi?]

Nilayo ko kaunti ang phone ko dahil sa pagsigaw niya.

"Gago, ang lakas," I laughed. "Yeah. Maaga akong uuwi. Bakit?"

[Kasi sasabit raw sina Karen! Gusto ka nila ulit makita kaya sasama sila. Mga baliw
na 'yon palibhasa gusto lang mag-bar!]

I felt excited when I heard that. Well, I'd like to meet them again.
"Hoy, sino 'yan?" Sundot ni Reeve sa tagiliran ko.

"Reeve," I said. "Shhh," pagpapatahimik ko.

"Mukha mo shh," Reeve murmured.

"Ay ganon?" Jason laughed as well as Paolo.

Sinamaan ko ng tingin si Reeve na sinimangutan ako.

"Parang bata," irap ko.

"Hindi ako bata," Reeve stubbornly said. "Baby ako, baby mo," banat niya.

My lips parted. Fak, ano daw?

"Awit, papi!" Paolo exclaimed and laughed.

"Naol malakas loob!" Jason also said.

All I could do was blush like a fucking teenager! Reeve licked his lower lip before
looking away like he didn't just say something about being my baby!

Tangina! Aatakihin ako sa puso neto e!

[We'll have fun together! I'm so excited!] Livy finsihed what she was saying. [Hoy
hoy! Nakikinig ka ba? Ba't 'di ka sumasagot?]

Despite of my heart racing, I glared at Reeve.

"Sabi na nga ba!" Paolo exclaimed and sent Jason a knowing look.

"Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig. Muling pagbigyan ang puso nagmamahal," bigla
ay kumanta sila ng malakas.
[Ulol, ano 'yan? May namatay ba? Sinong mga lasing ang kumakanta?] Livy sounded so
disturbed at the voices she heard.

Natawa tuloy ako. Feeling nga nila Jason ang ganda ng boses nila e!

Si Reeve naman sinimangutan lang sila. I shifted awkwardly from where I'm standing.

"Frustrated singers," I answered Livy with a chuckle. "Sige na, babay na. Usap tayo
mamaya."

[Paki sabi sa ex mo na diligan ka na niya!] Pahabol niyang sigaw saka nagpaalam.

"Gaga," I whispered and shook my head.

"You ate lunch?" Reeve asked me when we entered his office. Sumama rin sina Paolo
sa amin sa loob.

"Ako Engineer? 'Di mo rin ba ako tatanungin kung nag-lunch na ako?" Paolo pretended
to flip his hair like a girl and showed Reeve his lip bite.
Maarte pa siyang kumindat at nag-sexy pose.

Reeve just frowned at him.

"Loko," Jason hit his friend and laughed.

"Uhm, yes. I have eaten na," naupo ako sa sofa.

Kasabay ng pag-upo ko ang pagkatok ng tao mula sa labas.

"Pasok," Jason blurted.

Tumaas agad ang kilay ko nang makita kung sino ang pumasok. It was Lisel holding
some paper bag on her hand.

"Hi sa inyo," bati niya nang makita kami. Her eyes stayed longer at me before she
faced Reeve.
"Hindi ka pa ata nakakapag-lunch, Engineer De Marco. May niluto ako para sa'yo,"
Lisel said using her most angelic voice.

"Busog pa ako, Engineer Castro," Reeve politely declined.

Busog? Mukha nga siyang gutom.

"Did he have lunch?" Tanong ko dun sa dalawa na naupo rin sa sofa.

"Ewan, Architect. Hindi pa ata," Jason shrugged.

"Ah ganun ba? Sige, lagay ko na lang dito para kapag nagutom ka mamaya, may food
ka," Lisel smiled widely at him.

Reeve nodded. "Thank you, Engineer Castro."

When she went out, Jason yawned loudly. Paolo pretended to be exhausted too.

"Alis na pala kami, guys. Doon na lang kami tatambay sa kabilang office," sambit ni
Paolo pero may kapilyuhan sa mga mata niya.

"Maiwan kayo dito ah! Sweet lunch!" Jason nodded before they got up and ran
outside.

Ni-lock pa nila ang pintuan mula dito sa loob para walang makakapasok na tao mula
sa labas.

"Mga baliw," Reeve shook his head.

"Masarap ba?" I asked him boredly.

"Ang alin?"

" 'Yung luto ni Lisel. Masarap ba siya magluto?" Taas kilay kong tanong.

I folded my arms over my chest and waiyed for his answer. I had to ask this so I
won't think about it all the time!
"Pwede mong tikman," he pushed the paper bag to the edge of his table.

"Why would I?" I made a disgusted face. "Ayoko nga! Baka may gayuma pa 'yan."

"Ano?" Reeve furrowed his brows.

"Mas masarap naman ako magluto," I scoffed silently.

"Sinasabi mo jan?" He raised a brow at me.

"Wala! Paki mo ba," irap ko dahil nasira na naman mood ko.

"Attitude ka na naman," Reeve sighed.

I just glared at the paper bag that Lisel gave to him and took out my phone to text
Robi. It's already three o'clock, ngayon niya lang binigay iyon for his lunch?

Kung sabagay late naman dumating si Reeve dahil galing kaming meeting.
Palagi nalang may nagluluto para kay Reeve. Pinagluluto nila siya ng baon. It's
annoying for me.

To: Robi
Maharrr! Pasundo ako please!

"How's your feet?"

Tinignan ko si Reeve na nagtanong pero sa laptop niya nakatingin.

"Sino kausap mo?" I frowned.

"Sino ba kasama ko dito?" He raised a brow.

Umingos ako. Fine.

"Okay na. Hindi na gaanong masakit," I replied casually.

From: Robi
Busy ako. Pahatid ka sa ex mo tutal may Lambo siya

Maaga akong aalis. Baka nga magpapaliban ng gabi rito si Reeve.

Itinuon ni Reeve ang atensyon niya sa ginagawa.

To: Robi
Nahihiya ako. Pasundo na please!

Ano ba kasi ginagawa ng lokong 'yun? Busy ba siya? Kasi kung 'yung ex niya kasama
niya ngayon, talagang aabandonahin ako ng piloto na 'yun! Ex niya lang malakas.

From: Robi
Manigas ka riyan bhie haha

"Ugh! Bwiset!" I frustratedly ran my fingers through my hair.

Bhie pa nga haist!

"Problem?" Reeve asked. He stopped what he was doing to look at me.

"Nothing," I shook my head and replied to Robi's text.

To: Robi
Haha ka pa. Robi kasi, antayin kita!

From: Robi
Oo na, otw na 'ko kanina pa

I breathed in relief after reading his text. Thank goodness!

To: Robi
Thanks, Captain Guevara! Bilisan mo ha.

From: Robi
Geh.

I grinned.
"You look crazy smiling while looking at your phone."

Nawala ang ngiti sa labi ko dahil sa sinabi ni Reeve. He was glaring at my phone.

"None of your business?" I sarcastically smiled.

"Who's taking you home? You don't have your car," he changed the topic.

"My pilot will come fetch me," I said proudly.

Sa loob ng isip ko ay natatawa ako. Sorry talaga Robi nadadawit ka!

Reeve nodded and smirked. I raised a brow when he stood up and walked towards me.

"Your pilot, huh," he repeated, smiling coldly.

Nalito ako nung tumigil siya sa harap ko. But I gasped lowly when he bent and held
the arm of the sofa beside me. I held my chin up to meet his gaze. My eyes widened
when he leaned his face closer to mine.

"Y-yes, my pilot," nautal pa ako lintik.

"I'd like to change that," Reeve muttered, gripping the chair tightly.

Napalunok ako nang matitigan ko ang labi niya. It's so pink. And it seems like it's
inviting me to have a taste of it.

"I don't understand. Change w-what?" Kabadong tanong ko.

I held my phone tighter when Reeve inched his face closer to mine, leaving me
breathless as his lips is so close.

"Change it to engineer. I prefer to hear you say, 'my engineer'," Reeve stared at
my lips. "I'll be your engineer," he whispered huskily. 

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:)
Thursday, pm.
08/06/20

A/N:
Ingat kayo lagi. Be healthy always.ߖ

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Yasi

"Engineer," I whispered and held my hands tightly.

"Wrong. It lacks 'my'," Reeve countered and inched his face closer.

My breathing quickened. I couldn't move. My body became paralyzed for a moment. Ang
lapit ng labi niya! Isang maling galaw ko lang, magdidikit na ang mga labi namin.

"Say it again," he demanded.

"Reeve," I whispered in a shaky breath.

Takot ako na baka naririnig niya kung gaano kalakas ang tibok ng puso ko.
"Hmm?" He hummed.

Napapikit ako nang lalong lumapit ang mukha niya. His other hand held my chin. I
can smell his very familiar scent that I love. Unti-unting lumapit ang labi niya sa
labi ko.

Konti na lang...

"Hoy Yasmin Alvares!" Someone yelled. "Andito na 'ko! Labas ka na riyan! H'wag mo
na 'kong pag-antayin! Tsaka bakit naka-lock 'tong pinto? May kausap ba 'ko? May tao
ba sa loob? Hello? Yoohoo! Anybody there?" Epal bigla ng isang makulit na piloto.

Sobrang lakas ng boses ni Robi. He knocked harder when I didn't respond.

Pagtingin ko kay Reeve, umigting ang bagang niya. He was staring straight at my
eyes. I couldn't decode what he's thinking.

"The damn pilot knows when to disturb huh," Reeve muttered sarcastically.
"I have to go," I whispered under a shaky breath. My eyes are hypnotized by how
close he is to me.

"Of course you are," he let out a cold chuckle.

I was waiting for him to move away and let me up. But he didn't. He remained bent
down, close to me. Nanatili siyang nakatingin ng diretso sa mga mata ko.

Until I weakened when Reeve tucked at the back of my ear the loose strands of hair
that fell on the side of my face.

"Yasmin," his voice was husky.

Napapikit ako nang maramdaman ko ang pagdampi ng labi niya sa noo ko.

"Bilis na Yasi!" Robo knocked louder, making me snap my eyes open.

I mentally kicked Robi's balls.

"Is he always that impatient?" Reeve sounded annoyed.

"Hindi naman," mahinang sabi ko, naninigas pa rin sa paghalik ni Reeve sa noo ko.

"W-why did you kiss me?" I asked, breathless. If he thinks that I am in a

relationship with Robi, why did he kiss me?

Reeve just stared at my lips without a reply.

Lumayo na siya kaya nakahinga ako ng maluwag. I reached for my bag and stood up. I
walked to the door with a thumping heart. I turned the doorknob open.

Robi is actually the impatient type. Sa ex niya lang ata mahaba ang presensya
n'yan.

"Yasmin," Reeve called me.

Pero hindi ko siya nilingon. Humigpit lamang ang hawak ko sa doorknob.

"Yes?"

"Is he really your boyfriend?" Reeve asked, sounding unconvinced. "Why the fuck am
I doubting it?"

I gulped. You are right. Robi and I don't have a thing.

"Regarding that," nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko at akmang sasabihin sa kanya

ang totoo ngunit natigilan ako.

Someone opened the door because I unlocked it. Sumungaw si Robi na sumisilip. When
he saw me, he snorted.

"VIP ka, ghorl? Nagpasundo ka na nga, paghihintayin mo pa 'ko?" Parang bata na

reklamo niya. " Ano ka? Gf ko? Naks sinuswerte ka naman!"

Yamot na bulong ni Robi.

"Sorry na, Captain," I pouted.

Robi just shook his head and pretended to throw some tantrums. Hay nako! Hindi mo
akalaing isa siyang mahusay na piloto dahil sa kakulitan niya.

Before answering, I turned back to look at Reeve. His eyes are dead serious now
with his face emotionless.

"Engineer De Marco, una na ako," paalam ko.

Napaawang ang labi ko nang mag-iwas lamang siya ng tingin at naglakad pabalik sa
lamesa niya. Reeve didn't bother answering.

Hinampas ko si Robi nang maupo siya sa driver's seat. Finally, I could breathe
free!

"Ba't nananakit ka?" Robi sounded confused.

"Napaka-wrong timing mo naman kumatok, Rob! Ayun na sana e! Magki-kiss na kami," I

frustratedly ran my fingers through my hair.

"Pucha," Robi whispered and covered his ears like an innocent kid.
Nauwi sa pagtawa ang inis ko.

"Bwisit ka! Pa-inosente ka pa jan? Chickboy ka nga noon sabi ni Livy," I chuckled.

"Fake news 'yan," Robi scoffed.

Ngumiti ako.

"Thank you sa pagsundo, Captain Guevara," malayo ang Manila pero pumunta siya.

I'm lucky to have a friend like him.

"Ano ka, sinuswerte?" Robi raised a brow at me. "Ikaw magbabayad ng gas ko hoy!"

He started the engine and stomped on the accelerator. Ngumuso lang ako na siyang
tinawanan niya.
"Akala ko libre na lahat," I chuckled.

"Dehins pwede," Robi just grinned.

"Okay, fine."

Mabilis kaming nakarating sa bahay. Pinalipad ni Robi 'yung Bugatti niya. Akala
siguro ni niya, eroplano 'yung minamaneho niya.

"Tito pogi!" Nagpabuhat si Kiel kay Robi na malawak ang ngisi.

"What's up, pareng pogi?" He messed my son's hair.

Kiel reached for me so I leaned closer to him. Agad akong napangiti nang iniyapos
niya ang maliliit niyang mga kamay sa batok ko at hinalikan ako sa pisngi.

Robi smiled when he saw it too.

"Swerte ka sa anak mo, Yasi," he said. Tumango ako dahil tama ang sinabi niya.

"Yes, I am."

Pinanood ko kung papaano bumaba si Kiel at tumakbo pabalik sa sala para ituloy kung
ano ang ginagawa niya.

"But he also deserves to be happier," seryosong sambit ni Robi kaya napatingin ako
sa kanya. "I'm not a father but I know that Engineer De Marco would want to meet
his son. Your ex-fiancă is a good man, Yasi. Isipin mo rin ang nararamdaman ni
Kiel. He's been longing to meet his dad."

Kitang kita ko sa mga mata ni Robi ang makabuluhang tingin. Pinaparating na kahit
anong mangyari, susuportahan niya ako.

"I'll keep that in mind," I gave him a small smile. "Thank you."

"Talaga! Sa hinaba-haba ng sinabi ko, hindi mo iisipin? Aba 'wag ganon," he joked.

I cracked a smile before hugging him.

"By the way, punta kaming bar nila Livy mamaya. Sama ka?" I asked. "Kasi sasama rin
daw sila Karen and your other bestfriends."

"Maglalasing kayo?" He asked.

"It depends on our mood?" I replied in a query.

"Ayoko," mabilis na tugon ni Robi. "Baka ako pa gawin niyong driver! Lugi."

I laughed. Napakatalino talaga! We talked more before he bade goodbye to Tatay

Romualdo, Kiel and me.

"Thank you ulit, Robi!" Pahabol kong sigaw nang makalabas siya sa bahay. "Love
you!"

"Awit, bhie!" Robi shouted back and laughed.

Bumalik ako sa sala.

" 'Tay, wala ho ba kayong pupuntahan?" I asked Tatay Romualdo when he entered the
living room.

"May meeting nagyon 'nak e. Tungkol sa lisensya at 'yung mga ganoon. Nagpatawag
'yung president ng agency. Officer pa naman ako kaya kailangang nandoon ako,"
napakamot si Tatay sa ulo niya.

"Ganun po ba?" I smiled.

"Bakit, 'nak?" Sumubo siya sa kinakain niyang macaroni salad at naupo sa sofa.

"Lalabas kasi kami mamayang gabi, 'Tay. Tatawagan ko na lang si Manang Lordes para
bantayan niya muna saglit si Kiel pagkatapos kong patulugin," saad ko.

Sasamahan ko munang matulog si Kiel mamaya. And when he's in deep sleep, that's the
time I'll go out.

"Kung pwede lang sana na huwag mag-attend, kaso mandatory na sumulpot sa meeting,
'nak e," he stated.

"Nako 'tay. Okay lang ho. Kiel is my responsibility," ngumiti ako tsaka naglakad
para tabihan siyang maupo sa sofa.

Pagkaupo ko, mabilis dumako kay Kiel ang tingin ko. He was drawing something using
his crayons.

Limapit ako para makita kung ano iyon. Pakiramdam ko tumigil ang paghinga ko.

"Mommy look o!" Masigla niyang pinakita sa akin ang ginawa niya.

A lump formed in my throat when I took the paper and scanned it clearer. It was a
drawing of me and Kiel. The other person holding his hand was a drawing of a guy.
But on top of it were two written words. 'Daddy Engineer'.

I bit my lip as guilt engulfed me. Kumirot ang puso ko at tinignan ko ang anak ko.
Binuhat ko si Kiel at pinaupo sa kandungan ko. I held back my tears. But it was so
damn hard.

"This is beautiful, anak," I complimented my son.

"I want to see Daddy," Kiel whispered and yawned.

Pumasok sa isip ko ang sinabi ni Robi kanina. Pati 'yung sinabi noon ni Tatay. They
are right. If I am notɂ ready before and today, then when will I be?

Time is running out and I am forbidding my kid to know his father. I am wasting the
time that my son should spend with his father. Likewise with Reeve.

Niyakap ko si Kiel para humugot ako ng lakas ng loob. It's time for me to tell him
the truth.

Bukas. Sasabihin ko kay Reeve ang totoo.

Tinignan ko si Tatay na tahimik lang na nakikinig. He just gave me a small smile as

encouragement.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and took out my phone from my pocket.

"I will tell you a secret, Kiel," I said, trying so hard not to break down.

"What is it, mommy?"

"I'll tell your Daddy to come see you tomorrow," mahinang sabi ko.

Mas nanikip ang dibdib ko nang makita ko ang mukha ng anak ko. His face instantly
lit up. He jumped out of excitement. The hope was evident in his eyes.

"Am I a bad mother, Livy?" Tulalang tanong ko habang nagmamaneho siya.

I decided to carpool with her. This qiestion has been bugging me after I left Kiel
with Manang Lordes.

"What makes you say that?" Livy gasped and frowned at me. "Yasi, you aren't! You're
like one of the best mom I know!"

"I doubt that," I chuckled dryly.

Livy shook her head.

"Listen up, Architect," she made sure that I am looking at her. "Whatever you are
going through right now doesn't change how good you are as a mother to Kiel. For
pete's sake, you struggled when you were pregnant with him! You are not just a good
mom but a good fianc to Reeve as well. You were strong enough to let him go so he
could attain his goals. You were one of the sole reasons why Engineer De Marco
achieved his dreams. You are behind how he became one of the most well-known
Engineer in Switzerland and in the Philippines. Some may think that you were
selfish enough to decide for him, to end your relationship, to not tell him about
your pregnancy. It is selfish for Reeve's part to not know it, yes. But I salute
you because I know how crucial your sacrifice was."

She stopped the car in front of the bar.

"So don't ever fucking think that you are not good enough as a mother to Kiel
because you are more than enough," Livy said.

The corner of my eyes watered. I just feel so heavy. I don't understand.

"You went through a lot, Yasi. People wouldn't understand that because they weren't
in your situation when you were undergoing your pregnancy. Kiel grew up to be a
good kid, and you were behind the reason why. You taught him to be good," she
looked at me seriously. "You, not telling him about his father, won't degrade your
efficiency as a mother to him. Don't ever thinkɂ that way. You are enough, Mommy
Architect."

I cracked a smile and sobbed. Livy panicked and took some tissue from her
compartment.

"Hey! Don't cry," kinalas niya ang seatbelt niya para yakapin ako. "Masisira make-
up mo n'yan eh. Waterproof ba 'yan?"
"Gagi ka," I chuckled and cried on her shoulders.

"Are you sure you still want to drink?" Livy sounded unsure.

I gave her a small reassuring smile.

"I'd like to say yes," I shrugged. "Sasabihin ko na kay Reeve bukas ang tungkol kay
Kiel. Might as well wake my nerves up tonight. Baka lang naman makakuha ako ng
lalas ng loob para sabihin sa kanya bukas."

"Sure ka? Baka malasing ka pa at sabihin mo 'pag nakita mo siya," Livy joked,
making me shake my head.

"He won't be here. Hindi 'yun masyadong nagba-bar," I sighed before we got out of
the car.

"Oh! Hot mumma! Looking so fine!" Gale complimented when she saw me.

I was wearing one of Reeve's shirt that he left to me before we broke up. 'Yung
puti na may tatak na REEVE sa likod. I tucked it in my denim skirt since it was so
baggy. I wore his black belt as well. The one he knew I loved so he left it for me
to use. And to spice it up, I wore his personalized varsity jacket. I don't know
but I've gotten fond of wearing the ones he left for me before. It just felt
comfortable. His jacket was big but it spiced up my style tonight since I wore some
high designer black heels.

Bumati rin sina Karen, Aliya at Louise. Nadatnam namin ang mga matatalik na
kaibigan ni Livy na magkakasama sa isang table.

"Back at 'ya, minus the mom part," biro ko.

Gale chuckled before kissing my cheek. Sumunod si Louise na yumakap sa akin.

"Hey, pretty! Miss youuuu," she giggled and hugged me.

She put her weight on me that's why I couldn't help but laugh. She reeks a little
of alcohol but she smells so good. They all smell so good.

"Ilan na nainom n'yan? Lasing na ata," Livy said, looking at Louise with watchful
eyes.

"You!" Louise pointed at Livy. "Just tipsy! Not yet drunk!"

The assertion on her voice made Livy roll her eyes. Karen shook her head. Gale
drank what's left of her shot. And Aliya sighed before helping Louise seat again

"Caleb would kill me if he finds out you're drunk," Ali reached for a lemon for
Louise but she made face when the latter closed her eyes.

"I'm dead," Ali sighed loudly, making the other chuckle.

"Call Doctor De Guzman," Livy suggested. "Lousie, I want to sapak you. Kararating
lang namin, tapos lasing ka na?"

Livy gasped in unbelief. As if Louise heard her, she groaned, making Livy purse her
lips.

"Cocktail please," I told the bartender when I sat on one of the chairs here at the
counter.

"You're new here, aren't you?" Well, I didn't expect him to ask me anything at all.
"No. But I rarely come," I replied shortly.

"Denis, I'd like some gin," tumabi si Livy sa akin at tinaasan ng kilay ang
bartender. "And please don't hit on Yasmin. Taken na 'yan."

Denis laughed and smirked at me. "I thought you're single."

"I'm a mom, Denis," I didn't hesitate to say before he handed me my drink.

"Damn, you look hot for one," he said.

I just smiled before drinking. Do I? I think so too. I have taken care of my body
after I gave birth to Kiel. I worked a lot too so I wouldn't depend everything on
my father to help me deal on my responsibility as a mother to Kiel. That must have
contributed to the reason why I did not gain some fats.
"You look good too. Get laid tonight, I think you need it," biro ko.

"Totally!" Livy agreed in a second before paying for both out drinks.

Denis laughed and I was surprised when he handed me a rum. "I think you need that
too, Ma'am"

"Thank you so much."

Pagbalik namin sa table, nagulat ako sa dami ng bote ng beer na nasa lamesa. Gale
was nowhere to be found. And I was surprised to see her twerking in the dance
floor. A lot of men were staring at her with admiration. Others looked lustful
while she looked carefree sexy right there.

My lips formed an 'o' when she glanced at our direction and grinned.

"She's tipsy, damn it," Ali massaged her head and drank straight at her shot.

Karen was with Gale at the dance floor. Unlike her, she was just grooving while
hyping up her friend. She also looked tipsy but she seems to watch out for Gale.
"I want that too," I muttered at Ali while looking at Karen and Gale who are
enjoying themselves.

She widened her eyes when I drank the rum on my hand. Livy shrugged at what I did
and sat beside her.

"She needs that for her confession tomorrow," Livy told Ali.

I took another shot of glass before I went to the dance floor. I haven't counted
how many shots I had, but the alcohol is already kicking.

"Yes! Move those hips!" Gale encouraged me when I joined them.

We were getting hyped up for how many minutes before guys started to approach our
direction. Someone had the audacity to even grab Gale. Thankfully, Karen was quick
to pull her back and glare at the man.

"Leave me alone! I am dancing for myself, not you. Puta ka, lumayo ka nga!" Lasing
na sigaw ni Gale sa nangahas humila sa kanya.

My eyes widened when the guy moved closer to Gale again.

"Hey! What the fuck are you doing?!" Sikmat ko.

"She's not coming with you so don't force her. Stay away," Karen also said at the
guy through gritted teeth.

To my horror, the guy pulled Gale again, insisting on his wants. But I got more
shocked when a man appeared behind Gale, holding her by the waist to steady her
when she got unbalanced.

"Hunter," Gale looked at the man in surprise. She's drunk but she seems to tense
when she saw who's holding her.

My vision got a little blurry. The ball lights were also making it hard for me to
get a clear view of Gale's man.

"Is there a problem here?" That baritone voice can make any woman shudder.

Parang nabunutan ng tinik 'yung lalaking namimilit kay Gale dahil sa pagbabanta na
nakalakip sa boses niya.
"She told you to let go, didn't she?" The man said, sounding so threatening.

"S-sorry, pare. I didn't know," iyun lang at umalis na ang lalaki. Nataranta ng
sobra.

I blinked when Gale giggled and clung her arms around the nape of the man.

"Why do you smell like the snob boss I know?" Gale muttered, looking drunk.

"Hunter," Karen acknowledged his presence. Para siyang nahiya at natutuwa nung
parang batang niyapos ni Gale ang katawan niya sa lalaking may hawak sa kanya.

"I'll bring her home," kalmadong sambit nito. "She's drunk."

Karen ran her fingers through her hair and nodded without hesitation. She looked
like she trusted the man to take her bestfriend.

I massaged my head when the led lights hit my eyes.

"I think we need to rest now," Karen held my hand.

"I agree. Tangina, napagod ako," I said and chuckled with her.

Pagkaupo ko, naramdaman ko ang init sa lalamunan ko nang tunggain ko ang isa pang
shot.

"So unfair! Now I can't drink because you all plan on getting wasted tonight!"
Yamot na saad ni Ali nang mapansin na pati si Livy ay medyo tipsy. "So ano? Driver
niyo ako?"

Ali was ranting while taking care of us. Nagreklamo pa siya kung bakit hindi sumama
si Robi para siya sana ang maghatid sa amin pauwi.

Subalit nawala sa kanya ang atensyon ko nang may pamilyar na pigura akong nakita.
He was talking to a girl.

"W-who?" I squinted my eyes and look at him again.

"Paolo!" I waved a hand when his eyes met mine. Napansin ko ang paglaki ng mga mata
niya.
I giggled excitedly when he left the girl and made his way to my direction. Ali and
the other girls were busy talking at the side when Paolo stopped in front of me.

"Hi Engineer Galvante! Do you want a drink?" I bent myself to get a the bottle and
gave it to him. "Drink it!"

"A-architect," he blinked and looked at the bottle of beer that I handed him.
"Lasing ka po ba?"

My head was spinning. But I also feel hyper, I don't know what's going on.

"No! Who's drunk? No one!" I lifted my chin and tucked my hair at the back of my
ear.

"Hala," he covered his mouth using the back of his hand.

"Sit down!" Hinila ko siya paupo sa tabi ko. Because of the force, he was pulled
down.
"Archi"" Paolo gulped, looking horrified and moved away from me.

"Engineer Galvante," I giggled. "Why do you look so handsome?"

"P-po?" Gulat niyang untag.

Lumapit ako sa kanya. I frowned when he moved away again. He looked scared.

"Do you want to drink with me?" I asked. "Or hug me na lang!"

Paolo's eyes went wide. He shook his head instantly.

"Architect Alvares?"

I turned to the side when I heard someone call me. My face lit up when I saw Jason.

"Hello, Engineer Guzman!" Kumaway ako. My body swayed so I leaned back to stable
myself. Aw.
"Pare," Paolo sounded like he's already defending himself when Jason threw him a
look.

Jason looked like he's just passing by because he has a beer on his hand. He must
have noticed us so he stopped by. He was even whistling before he saw us.

"Jason, can you encourage your friend? Paolo doesn't want to hug me!" Parang batang
reklamo ko at tinuro si Paolo na nanlalaki ang mga mata. "Or drink with me!"

Jason abruptly rendered Paolo an accusing look.

"Isusumbong kita!" Jason told him with a hand gesture pa.

"Hoy! Mali ka ng iniisip! Hindi 'yun ganon!" Paolo answered back nervously. He
looked around like he was trying to find the girl he was with a while ago to prove
a point.

"Traydor ka talagang ungas ka!" Jason pointed a finger at him.

"Pare, hindi nga!" Paolo stood up, panicking.

"Hinde!" Jason looked at a certain direction. "Ibabaon ka nun na buhay sa lupa!
Wala ka pang kabaong, kawawa ka!"

Agad sinundan ni Paolo si Jason nang tumakbo ito paalis.

"Who are those? Infairness ang popogi," Livy whispered at me.

"They're engineers. You're interested in a cruise Captain so don't bother asking

about them," I smirked back.

"Gaga," she pulled my hair lightly which only made me chuckle at her annoyed face.

I took another shot and drank it. Then another. And another.

"More," I whispered while grimacing at the burn of  alcohol in my throat.

After almost six years, ngayon lang ulit ako maglalasing kaya susulitin ko na.
Nagsalin ulit ako sa baso ko. I was about to drink it when a hand stopped me.

"That's enough," an authoritative voice said.

"Hey!" I protested when someone took the glass away from my hand.

Handa na akong sungitan 'yung pumigil sa akin. But when I looked up, I stopped and
frowned when I saw the familiar face of my ex fiancé.

"You look hot," I complimented when his jaw moved aggressively.

Reeve didn't answer. He just placed the glass back at the table. My mouth watered
when I glanced at the shot so I tried to get it again.

"Enough, Yasmin," Reeve took it from me and placed it back at the table. "You're
drunk."

"I am not!" I whined.

"Sure, you are," he scoffed.

I saw him say something to my friends before he moved closer to me.

"Get up. Ihahatid na kita," Reeve demanded.

His voice was so masculine, it sent shivers down my spine. I also tried to get up.
He helped me when I struggled.

"But I don't wanna go home yet," I complained like a kid when he wrapped a hand
around my waist to prevent me from  swaying.

I closed my eyes and smiled like crazy when I sniffed his scent. 'Yung paborito
kong amoy. He really never changed his perfume.

"Bango mo, hmm," I moaned at his scent.

I heard Reeve suck for air. His grip on my waist tightened. Even his breathing
became unsteady.
"We're leaving now," sambit niya.

"Okay, sir," I giggled.

Reeve sighed and shook his head. He looked like he's being tormented.

When we got out of the bar, I stopped walking with him.

"You know, I need to tell you something so.." I hiccuped, remembering Kiel.
"important!"

"Save that for tomorrow," Reeve pursed his lips.

He tried to pull me again but I shook my head and pulled him harder. I giggled
excitedly when my back pressed against the wall. His other hand also pressed on the
wall because of the force. It was beside my face while his other hand is on my
waist.

"This can't wait. It's a shekret," I drunkily whispered.

Reeve stared at the jacket that I am wearing before he looked at my face again. He
gulped when I gripped his shirt to pull his face closer to me.

I wanted so bad to tell him about our son but I got distracted at how tempting his
lips looked. His perfect jaw, mesmerising me. His face screamed attractiveness.

I moaned when I let my thumb trace over his lips. This made me realize how much I
crave for him.

"I can't fucking kiss you. Not when you're drunk," Reeve whispered as if convincing
himself.

"Why?"

"I want you sober when I kiss you so you'll feel every inch of how I long for you,"
his jaw tightened.

I snaked my hands around his nape and pulled him closer. He let me do that while
eyeing me hungrily.
"My heart is beating so loud," I said and chuckled.

I bit my lip and ran my fingers down his chest sexily. I arched my back and pressed
my boobs on his chest, making me feel the heat running through my body.

"Reeve," I whispered his name seductively.

His jaw clenched.

"Fuck this," Reeve cussed and I moaned when his lips aggressively slammed on mine.
His other hand groped my butt teasingly, making me groan sexually.

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        Chapter 42 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

#42

Yasi
"Ang sarap mo," ungol ko nang kagatin niya ang labi ko.
I closed my eyes and arched my back when his kisses went down on my neck as he
nipped at it.

"Babe," I groaned when Reeve nibbled the sensitive skin on my neck.

My fingers pulled at his hair as he squeezed my butt. I was feeling hot. It felt
like I need to release something. My blood rushed and my eyes dilated.

"Fuck," Reeve cussed and I protested when he stopped kissing me.

He burried his face on my neck as he tried to catch his breath while gripping my
waist tightly.

"More kisses please," lasing kong bulong.   

When he looked at me, my core pooled when I saw how dark his eyes are. Lust clouded
his face as he stared at my lips.

Sinubukan ko ulit siyang halikan pero ngumuso ako nang lumayo siya kaunti. He shook
his head.
"I need to get you home. Dammit, you're drunk," he whispered. "You're fucking
drunk."

Para niyang kinukumbinsi ang sarili niya. He looked like he's trying to stop
himself from doing something.

I played with his shirt and traced my fingers down his muscular chest, teasing him.
Ang init ng pakiramdam ko.

"Stop," Reeve gulped and held my hand to halt me from touching him.

I squealed when he carried me. Tinignan niya ako. I giggled and clung on his nape.
He shook his head and pursed his lips.

"Thank you, cutie pie!" Masiglang sabi ko matapos niya akong maibaba sa shotgun
seat ng sasakyan niya.

Pinisil ko ang pisngi niya ng may paggigil.

I don't know how he managed to open his car's door while carrying me but he did it.
Must be because of his strong muscles, hmm.
When he sat down on his seat, I couldn't help but admire his perfect face. How many
women have been seduced by that? Many.

I bit my lip when I saw the veins in his hand after he held the steering wheel. He
looked so sexy.

"You're really good-looking. Bakit ba kita pinakawalan?" I chuckled.

Reeve just glanced at me. I gave him a sexy smile.

"You should not be my ex-fiance. You should be my husband," kinikilig kong sabi.

"Tangina," Reeve massaged his head. "Sige, inom ka pa," he pursed his lips.

I stared at him like a love sick fool. Pinatong ko sa dashboard sa tabi ko ang siko
ko at hinawakan ang baba ko para matitigan siya ng husto pero nadulas kaya nasubsob
ang mukha ko.

"Aw," I groaned.
"Your seatbelt," Reeve noticed and leaned to me to buckle it.

His manly scent invaded my nose. It was such a turn on and his deep voice wasn't
helping at all!

I grinned when an idea popped in my mind. When he was about to lock my seatbelt, I
pushed him back at his seat. I heard him cuss when I shifted and sat on his lap.

"Yasmin," Reeve protested, his hands automatically wrapped around my waist.

His lips parted when I kissed him hard on the lips. Bumaba ang kamay niya sa hita
ko. Because of my position, my denim skirt rode up, showing what's beneath me.

"Putangina," Reeve breathed heavily when he took a sight of my exposed black lace
panty.

I gave him a peck on the nose and chuckled when he tried to pull down my denim so
it would be covered. Pero hindi niya magawa kaya naman hinawakan ko ang baba niya
para ako ang tignan niya.
"I've never kissed a man's lips for six years," I traced his lips using my fingers.
It's so soft. "I miss how you tasted."

"I want to ride you," nang-aakit kong bulong sa kanya at naramdaman ang paninigas
niya.

Reeve groaned when I rubbed myself on his huge bulge. I think it has gotten bigger
than before. It might destroy my insides. He held my waist to stop me from doing
further than that.

"Tigang na 'ko, ilang taon na, please lang!" I whined like a kid and tried to
unbutton his polo but he held my hand tightly.

"This is torture," hirap niyang sabi. He burried his face on the valley of my
breast to calm his rough breathing.

"I feel hot," I honestly said.

"It's the alcohol," Reeve muttered and placed me back carefully at the shotgun
seat.

I giggled when I looked at his lower torso.

Reeve looked at me.

"What are you going to do with that?" I pointed at his boner. It was so evident
because it's so mad, trying to break free from his pants.

"I'll handle it," Reeve adjusted his pants. I heard him grunt painfully before he
pursed his lips.

"Hingi ka ng tulong sa palad mo?" I asked innocently.

Reeve only glared at me before buckling my seatbelt. I batted my lashes at him and
pouted.   

"I miss your large hands playing my vagina," I whispered frustratedly.

When I looked at Reeve, he gripped the steering wheel tightly and said nothing. But
his ears were red, his cheeks became flustered.

I laughed at his reaction. It was so cute. He looked like a kid but sexy at the
same time.

Hinubad ko ang jacket ni Reeve na suot ko. Wala na akong paki kung nahalata ba niya
na puro damit niya ang suot ko. My body is burning.

Napansin ni Reeve ang ginawa ko. Sinulyapan niya ako. His eyes looked at his shirt
that I'm wearing, then the belt. He owns them but he gave it to me before so it's
mine now. He looked pleased but abruptly looked away.

Panandalian akong ngumiti nang i-on niya ang aircon.

I scratched my neck when it got a little itchy before cupping my breasts.

"Mabigat boobs ko, ang lalaki kasi," I blurted out.

Reeve's eyes slowly went wide when he glance at me and saw me palming my boobs.

"Tumigil ka nga. Ano bang trip mo?" He looked like he's sexually frustrated.
"Ikaw trip ko, ayieut!" Banat ko at humagikhik.

He did nothing but sigh and adjust in his seat. His boner was so huge. Napansin
kong diniinan niya ang pag-apak sa accelerator.

"Slow down! I want to be with you longer!" Reklamo ko. "Are you trying to get rid
off me by dropping me off at my house as quick as you can?!"

Nagningkit ang mga mata ko. I want to watch him drive.

"About that," he said calmly. "I didn't know you have a house. You want me to drop
you there?"

I nodded. Wala sa sariling napangiti ako nang pumasok sa isip ko si Kiel. That cute
sperm na galing kay Reeve!

"Yes!" I showed my finger. "I have a house!" I quickly got my GPS and located the
house before showing it to him.

Nahirapan pa akong maghanap dahil medyo nanlalabo ang paningin ko.

Reeve nodded understandingly and placed my phone in front so he could follow the
direction.

After a few minutes, I tapped Reeve's shoulders.

"Nasusuka ako," I informed him and covered my mouth when my gut churned.

"Shit, wait lang," Reeve panicked and quickly parked his car at the free side of
the road.

Agad akong lumabas. It took me two steps before my stomach completely gave in. I
bent and threw up.

I felt Reeve's presence beside me. He gathered my hair in his hand while I vomit.
Naramdaman ko ang marahang paghagod niya sa likod ko.

"That was awful," untag ko.

"Here," Reeve handed me his handkerchief.

"Thank you," walang pagdadalawang isip kong tinanggap iyon at pinunasan ang labi
ko.

He also gave me a bottle of water. I gargled before spitting it out. Pinunasan ko

ulit ang bibig ko. Parang nagsisi pa akong gamitin 'yung hanky niya dahil ang
bango.

"Always ready ka," I smiled and snuggled back at the seat.

"Sa'yo lang naman," Reeve whispered to himself.

He drove again after making sure I'm okay. Sumusulyap pa siya sa akin paminsan-
minsan habang nagmamaneho. It was silent and very much comfortable until my phone
rang.

Robi calling...

Tinignan ko si Reeve na napatingin sa phone ko. He looked back at the road and
concentrated on driving.

"Sagutin ko muna ha," paalam ko at kinuha ang phone ko.

I answered it.

"Robi," bungad ko.

"Na'san ka?" He asked. "Tumawag si Aliya, nagpapatulong maghatid ng mga babaeng

lasing."

I chuckled. Niyakap ko ang jacket ni Reeve.

"Robi, your voice sounds sexy," I muttered playfully.

I bit my lip when I saw Reeve grip at the steering wheel. It made me more excited.

"Jusmeyo," Robi whispered. "Pinagsasasabi mo? Nakainom ka?"

"No!" I denied.
"Sino kasama mo? Nauna ka na raw umuwi sabi ni Ali," he sounded worried. "Lasing ka
pa."

"I'm with an engineer! And I'm not drunk! Just tip–" I tapped my knee. "tipsy!"

I was about to tell Robi that I miss him when Reeve grabbed my phone. He ended the
call using his free hand and opened the app again.

"Next year na kayo mag-usap. Kailangan ko makita sa GPS ang direksyon," masungit na
simangot ni Reeve.

I only hugged his jacket more and gave him a cute smile. I feel tired now.

"Sleep if you want. I'll wake you up when we get there," his hoarse voice sounded
like a lullaby.

"No, no," I shook my head in disagreement but I closed my eyes when he looked at
me.

Pero nagmulat muli ako ng mga mata nang pumasok sa isip ko ang anak ko.
"Let's go to the mall!" Sigaw ko bigla.

"What?"

"To the mall! I need to buy something!" I don't know but I feel like going to the
mall.

"It's almost 11 pm, Yasmin," he sighed. "Late na."

"Ihhh! Hindi pa 'yan! Extended kaya sa hating gabi ang closing time ng MOA!" Yamot
kong sigaw.   

"Iuuwi kita. Ano? Lasing ka na pupunta sa mall para mag-shopping?" His brows
furrowed.

"I'm buying something!"

"No. Iuuwi kita," matigas niyang sabi.

"Reeve," I darted him a glare with that threatening voice.

He glanced at me when he heard the authority in my voice. Ilang saglit siyang

natahimik habang tinatanggap ang matatalim kong tingin. Then he sighed defeatedly.

"Damn," bulong niya. "Fine."

I don't know what has gotten into me but my feet had its own mind of walking
towards the kid's section.

"Oops! Sarey!" I leaned my body at Reeve when I lost balance and he caught my hips.

Malandi akong ngumiti. I tapped his chest before letting go.

Muntik pa kaming hindi papasukin sa entrance kasi parang napansin na gumegewang ako
konti. Pero akalain niyo, sinabi ni Reeve na sakit ko daw 'yun kaya pinapasok ako
'nung mga guards. Reeve also told me to not talk or open my mouth because they
might smell the liquor I drank. Umepekto naman dahil hindi nila napansin.
He's so witty! And hot!

I smiled at the staffs when they gawked at Reeve. Nabighani siguro sa kagwapuhan
niya.

"Reach that pretty shoes," I told him while looking up at the shoes that caught my
eyes. I pointed the blue one.

Reeve obediently got it for me. I envy how tall he is. Matangkad rin naman ako pero
ang tangkad talaga niya!

I surveyed the shoes when he gave it to me.

Napansin ko ang pagtingin niya sa katabing stand nung pinagkunan niya sa itinuro
ko. He moved away from me to reach for another shoe.

"This one's better," Reeve mumbled. "It's so small," he chuckled.

Kasi para sa anak mo 'yan no!

Agad kong pinagpalit ang hawak naming sapatos. Something warm hit my chest by
thinking that he's choosing shoes for his son.

"Para kanino 'to?" He asked subtly.

Tinignan ko ulit ang sapatos na pinili niya at ngumiti.

"Choose another one," sa halip ay sagot ko. He looked surprised but he nodded.

Tinignan ko ang babaeng staff na nakasunod sa amin at pinilit umaktong matino kahit
pakiramdam ko lasing pa din ako.

"Miss, may mas maliit na size ba kayo nito?"

"Yes po, ma'am," she smiled before glancing at Reeve again.

Tumawa ako nung mapakunot ang noo ni Reeve sa kanya saka niya iniyapos ang kamay sa
baywang ko.
"This one looks good too," he showed me the other shoe that he picked.

Hilo akong napangiti habang nakatingin sa mga pinili niya. Cute and manly at the
same time, parang 'yung anak niya.

"We'll get a smaller size for this one too," bigay ko sa staff nung isa pang
sapatos na pinili ni Reeve.

He doesn't even know whom it is for but he still chose.

"Do you want to buy anything else?" Reeve asked softly when the staff walked away
to get us the perfect size of the shoes.

"I don't have enough money," nguso ko. Hindi ako nagdala ng narami e kasi naglibre
si Livy.

"I'll pay for everything," Reeve countered, giving me the look that made my heart
flutter.

Babayaran niya lahat? I looked at the clothes that fits Kiel and grinned.
"Sige," walang alintanang pagpayag ko. Hindi na ako nahiya. Wala ng hiya-hiya!

I walked and chose some shorts for Kiel. Also some shirts and sandos. Oh! At dahil
malamig ang panahon ngayon, kumuha na rin ako ng mga jackets.

I took a cute black jacket from the display and gave it to Reeve. He was holding
everything that I am giving him. Wala siyang sinasabi o kahit isang reklamo.

Aba, Engineer! Tustusan mo rin anak mo!

"Wow," I smiled when I saw a really cool shirt and gave it to Reeve again.

Pagdating namin sa counter, binigyan niya ako ng nagtatanong na tingin.

"May gusto ka pa na kunin?" Reeve asked me softly and rubbed my shoulders when I
shivered. Sumiksik ako sa kanya.

Nagulat ako sa naging tanong niya. I expected him to ask me why I took a lot of
kid's clothes or for whom are these, but he didn't.
"That's all," I shrugged.

I watched him carefully as he took out his card to pay for the items. Umabot ata sa
tatlong libo ang binayaran niya. Siya na ang humawak sa lahat ng kinuha namin.

Pagbalik namin sa kotse, humikab ako.

"Ayan, napagod ka rin," umiling si Reeve at binilisan ang pagpapatakbo sa kotse.

It wasn't long before we stopped in front of my house.

I held Reeve's jacket and went out.

"Yasmin," kuha ni Reeve sa atensyon ko. "You left your purse."

"Oh, I did!" I blinked before walking back to get it.

Sumunod si Reeve na hawak ang mga pinamili ko. Some hair flew on my face when the
wind blew. I grunted. Hinawi ko ang nga iyon at pikit-matang napangiti nang tumigil
ako sa harap ng bahay.

I fumbled at my keys in my purse. Nilingon ko si Reeve na namamanghang inililibot

ang tingin sa paligid ng bahay.

"Ugh! Ano ba!" I groaned when the keys fell so I picked it up again.

Pilyo akong ngumisi nang tumuwad ako. Nilingon ko ulit si Reeve at ngumiti ako nang
makita siyang nakatingin sa puwet ko.

Wild thoughts ran in my mind. I wiggled my ass. Reeve's lips parted before he
quickly looked away, blushing profoundly like an innocent kid.

I giggled like a teenager and stood straight again. I tried opening the door again.
Finally, I did it!

"Are you with someone?" Tanong ni Reeve nang makapasok kami sa loob. He placed what
we bought on the sofa.

"Yes."
"Who?" He asked again.

"Manang Lourdes and Kie–"

I stopped talking when his phone rang. In respect to the person calling him, I
stayed silent and sat on the sofa before clumsily taking my sandals off.

Reeve sighed before he took his phone out.

"Andrew," bungad niya sa tumawag.

Napaawang ang bibig ko at napatingin ako sa kanya. He stared back at me while he

listens to his brother over the phone.

I pouted when memories of Andrew flooded my mind. 'Yung makulit na hayup na 'yon.
Miss ko na siya ng sobra.

"I'm not coming over. I got things to do," he stated.

Pinikit ko ang mga mata ko at nakarinig ng kalabog sa ikalawang palapag.

"Damn you, Andrew. I'm not flirting with anyone," he hissed. "Wala akong nilalandi
sabi."

I grunted when my body felt hot again. I need a really cold bath.

After Reeve finished talking to Drew, he hid his phone and put all his attention
back at me.

"Can you take care of yourself?" He hesitantly asked.

I nodded and yawned.

"Yeah. I'll shower then sleep," pagod akong ngumiti.

"I'll be off then," he stated. His voice sounded like he doesn't really want to
leave.
Napangiti ako nang lumapit siya sa akin at hinalikan ako ng mariin sa sentido.

Nang nasa pintuan na siya, nanlalaki ang mga mata ko nang marinig ko ang malakas na
boses ni Kiel. My breathing stopped when Reeve halted from where he's standing.

Kinabahan ako nang lingunin niya ako, nagtataka ang mukha niya.

Is Kiel not asleep yet? What the heck?

"What was that?"

"Nothing!" I shook my head.

The moment I heard his car drove away, I felt calm. I tried to stand up again.
Gumewang ako kaya mahina akong natawa at kumapit sa sofa.

Umakyat ako sa taas. I need to sober up myself. Sa halip na puntahan ko muna si

Kiel sa kwarto, sa guest room ako tumungo para maligo. I also took some fresh milk
from the fridge. I drank some.
Ayokong lapitan ang anak ko habang lasing ako! Over my living body!

Saglit akong tumambay sa guest room. I brushed thoroughly so any scent of alcohol
would be gone. Dahil sa lamig ng pinanligo ko, nagising ata ang lahat ng cells sa
katawan ko.

I am drunk but not the kind of being in a drunk state that I can't really move.
Kaya ko pa naman na gumawa ng matinong mga bagay. I can still walk and take a bath.
I even went shopping a while ago!

Sinigurado kong malinis muna ako bago ako lumabas ng guest room. I also sobered
myself up first.

"Hindi pa ba tulog ang anak ko?" I whispered when I went to my room and did not
find Kiel.

Wala si Tatay. Nag-text siya sa akin kanina na makikitulog daw siya sa kaibigan
niya. Feeling teenager din si Tatay e, nakiki-sleep over.

I left my room when I did not see my son. Balak kong bumaba sa hagdan pero tumigil
ako nang makita ko si Manang Lourdes na pataas.
"Good evening po, Manang. Nasaan po si Kiel? Bakit gising pa siya?" Magalang na
tanong ko.

"Mabuti at nakauwi ka na. Naku hija, maaga mo siyang napatulog diba? Pero kanina
lang, nagising siya. Nung napansin niya na wala ka, hindi na siya nakatulog ulit.
Inantay ka kahit anong pilit ko pa na matulog siya. Nasa sala siya ngayon, may
dino-drawing," Manang Lourdes explained.

"Maraming salamat ho sa pagbabantay niyo kay Kiel," I smiled softly at her.

"Oo nga pala, hija. May bisita sa baba. Gwapong lalaki, hinahanap ka. Siya ata
'yung kasama mo kanina nung umuwi ka. Bumalik siya at may dalang gamot para sa
hang-over mo bukas," Manang suddenly said.

"P-po, manang?" My eyes slowly went wide.

"Nasa sala siya, ineng. Pinapasok ko na kasi kamukha naman niya si Kiel. Mabait rin
kung magsalita," Manang informed me.

Pero kung kalmado siya, ako naman ay binalot ng sobrang kaba. Nawala ng tuluyan ang
kalasingan ko at tinakbo ko pababa ang hagdan.

"My mommy is an architect!"

"Where's your dad?"

I stopped mid-way when I heard Reeve's voice. Oh my goodness.

"Mommy said I'll meet him tomorrow," Kiel answered while drawing something on his
drawing book. "Do you work with my mommy?"

"Yes," Reeve inhaled sharply. "I'm an engineer."

"Mommy said that my Daddy is an Engineer!" Kiel excitedly said while Reeve remained
staring at him, looking at the mini version of him.

Kita ko ang gulat sa mga mata ni Reeve ngunit agad niyang nakalma ang sarili.

I couldn't move a a single bone. Neither can I speak any word. The organ inside my
chest was hammering as I witnessed what's going on.

"Engineer," Reeve whispered. He gulped, looking like he's in pain. "Can I ask what
your Dad's name is?"
I stopped breathing when he asked my son that question. Kasabay ng pagtigil ni Kiel
sa pag-drawing para tignan si Reeve, ay ang paninigas ng buong katawan ko.

My son smiled at the stranger he's looking at.

"My daddy's name is Engineer Reeve De Marcowww!" Kiel said proudly and giggled.

Napasapo ako sa bibig ko.

"Engineer De Marco," hindi makapaniwalang ulit ni Reeve.

And just like he heard my gasp, he turned to look at my direction.

I swallowed hard when I saw the pain in his eyes. The betrayal. But what made my
heart clench more was his question.

"Why?" His deep voice broke.

At kumirot ang puso ko nang tignan niya ulit si Kiel at dahan-dahang naglakad
palapit sa kanya. Palapit sa anak niya. Palapit sa anak namin.

Nakita ko ang pag-igting ng bagang niya nang makita ang drawing ni Kiel. It was a
drawing of a family.

Sinulyapan niya ako. He stared at Kiel again before looking at me. This time, I
gripped the hem of my shirt tightly when his eyes became dark.

Disbelief was written on his face. Kinabahan ako nang bumaon sa akin ang bawat
tingin niya. Every look I'm receiving from him was so intense. I couldn't hold his
gaze. Hindi ko kayang salubungin ang madilim na mukha niya.

I couldn't keep my eyes at him, my knees giving out.

"I'm a father," Reeve chuckled dryly. "All this time, I have a son. I'm a dad and I
just knew it now. What a goddamn joke."

Dread filled me when his jaw moved aggressively. His dangerous eyes bore to mine.
Lumapit ako kay Kiel. Nanginginig ang mga kamay ko.

"Kiel, anak, please go up to your room," mahinang sabi ko.

"Mommy, why?" He asked.

"I'll come later. Just go up, okay?"

Sinenyasan ko si Manang Lourdes na kakababa sa hagdan para kunin si Kiel. When they
finally left, I tried my best to face the man standing on front of me.

"Reeve, let me explain," I whispered nervously.

"The fuck you will," his jaw moved aggressively. And I gasped when he pushed me to
the table near us and cornered me.

Dread filled me when I saw how dangerous his eyes looked.

"Tell me everything, every fucking detail," Reeve muttered coldly. "Let's talk
about our son, shall we?" He furiously said, making me tremble when he looked at my
lips with anger.

.....
08/12/20
6pm.

Ayan na pinakahihintay niyong pagkikita mga bes. Natapos ko ito kaninang umaga,
ngayon ko lang pinost para gabi at mas feel 'yung mga eksena HAHA. May update ulit
kapag nakarami tayo ng votes at comments. 'Yan lang inspirasyon ko ngayon ihh.
Ingat!

        Chapter 43 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

#43

Yasi
"You're scaring me," I whispered while looking at his deadly eyes.

Every look he is giving me is making my bones weak. It's making me realize the
selfish decisions I have made.

Nag-ring ang phone ko. That gave me the opportunity to break away from being
cornered by Reeve and walk to get my phone. I don't even know how I managed to walk
with my knees shaking.

'Tay calling...

I was about to answer it but Reeve grabbed my phone. Nanatili akong tahimik nang
patayin niya 'yon at itinapon sa sofa habang malamig na nakatingin sa akin.

"Will you look at me?" Reeve clenched his jaw. "You said you'll explain. Now talk."

Mariin akong napapikit para humugot ng lakas. I gripped the hem of my shirt before
facing him with confidence. Pero nanghina ako nang masalubong ang galit niyang mga
titig sa akin.

I've never seen him this mad before. Never. Kahit noong kami pa. Those beautiful
eyes were blazing with anger. Matched with his anger was the agony I can see in his
face.

He was confused. All his emotions are messed up.

"Where do you want me to start?" Pinilit ko na patatagin ang boses ko.

Nahirapan akong huminga, lalong bumigat ang dibdib ko nang mapansin ko ang pagkuyom
ng mga kamao niya. Right there and then, I knew he was fighting the intense
emotions building up inside him.

"When did you found out about him?" The pain in his voice broke my heart.   

Gusto kong itago ang takot sa mga mata ko ngunit tinalo ako ng sarili kong mga
emosyon. Ito 'yung sandali na gusto kong tumigil na lang ang oras para makapaghanda
ako sa sasabihin ko sa kanya. Kung pwede lang pabagalin ang oras, ginawa ko na
kanina pa.
"Two days before we broke up," I whispered.

I bit my lip when he looked up and clenched his fist harder. Alam ko kung ano ang
iniisip niya. It's hurting him so well.

"So my speculations of having you pregnant the moment Ate Phoebe accidentally
dropped some pregnancy kits was right," he muttered weakly.

Bumalik ang ala-alang iyon sa isip ko. Yes, and I denied it. Ate Phoebe denied it,
claiming those kits to be hers. Kasi buntis rin siya nung panahong iyon at hindi
niya sinabi sa amin. It was supposed to be a surprise but I was a mess that time.
She became the rock I could lean on and helped me.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Reeve spoke hardly.

"Because I know you wouldn't leave if I did," I whispered.

"You were my life, Yasi," his voice broke. "What makes you think I'll leave knowing
that you're carrying our child?!"

"That's the point! Hindi ka aalis!" I bursted out. "Paano na 'yung pangarap mo?
Bata ka palang 'yun na gusto mo maabot diba?"
"You were the dream, Yasi!" napasabunot siya sa sarilig buhok. "I don't care about
the job. You and the baby are more than enough reason for me to stay, dammit!"

Tuluyan na akong napaiyak sa narinig. Ang mga pinipigilan kong luha ay kusang
nagsibagsakan. He's mad. I can feel his rage.

"Paano kita pipigilang umalis noon kung alam kong sa kulungan ang bagsak mo kapag
hindi ka tumuloy ng Switzerland?" Mabigat sa loob na tanong ko. "You signed the
contract long before we became together. At alam nating lahat nila Tita Monic na
kapag hindi ka sumipot sa trabaho mo, mawawalan ka ng lisensya bilang engineer. You
could have been imprisoned for breaking the contract with your agency."

I bit my lip, tasting my own tears as I saw the corner of his eyes watering. He was
trying to stop his tears but he couldn't do it.

"Ayoko..." umiling ako. "Ayokong makulong ka. Alam na alam mo 'yan."

"Still, I could have taken you with me if only you admitted about our child,
Yasmin," he sounded frustrated. "I told you before, we could take your father along
with us in Switzerland so you wouldn't worry about him."

Mapait akong ngumiti. I remember our last argument about this matter before we
broke up.

"At ano kami? Pabigat?" I smiled bitterly. "Hindi mo kami responsibilidad, Reeve."

"Damn you, Yasi," he clenched his jaw. "You are my responsibility! Both you and our
child! Even your father! Hindi kayo pabigat!"

I can sense his anger radiating.

Napahikbi ako.

"Reeve, you were just starting that time. You were a newbie in your field. Don't
contradict me on that because it's true," I spoke calmly, my heart being pierced to
pieces. "How could I afford to be there with you if I know you'll struggle
immensely just to provide for us? Paano kami sasama kung alam kong mahihirapan ka
lang lalo?"

"Mas kaya kong tiisin lahat ng paghihirap kung kasama kita," he chuckled painfully.
"You should know that."

Nanghina ako at napaupo nang humawak siya sa sofa para suportahan ang sarili. He
was getting vulnerable.

"Reeve," I muttered his name and tried not to crack.

Nanatili siyang tahimik.

"Kung...kung sinabi ko ba sa'yo na buntis ako, aalis ka ba?" I asked.

"No," walang pag-aalinlangang sagot niya.

Malungkot akong ngumiti. I am right.

"That's the reason.." nabasag ang boses ko.    "..the reason why I did not tell
you. Because I know that no matter what choices you have, you'll choose to stay,"
sambit ko sa katotohanan.

Natahimik siya at alam kong tama ako. I made the right decision of breaking up with
him. Kasi kung hindi ko siya binitawan, hindi niya matutuntong ang totoong pangarap
niya.

Kung hinayaan ko siyang manatili sa piling ko dito sa Pilipinas, makukulong siya ng

ilang taon. He wouldn't witness my pregnancy either. It would be miserable for the
both of us.

The Stadler Corporation he signed the contract with in Switzerland was too
powerful. Hindi niya madadaan sa piyansa ang pagkakakulong niya. The agency might
monitor him. Wala siyang kawala.

Magiging matagumpay pa rin siya dito paglabas niya ng kulungan pero hindi ko maatim
na isipin na hindi na niya maabot ang tunay na pangarap niya. His original plan was
to work in Switzerland and be successful there.

And I also have dreams when I was a kid. 'Yun ang manatili dito sa Pilipinas,
magtrabaho upang maging isang mahusay na arkitekto at mabigyan ko ng mas
maginhawang buhay si Tatay. Ayokong sumama kay Reeve doon sa ibang bansa at
magtrabaho doon.
"You see, Reeve. Our situation was a mess that time," I said truthfully.

"Why didn't you tell me about him?" Reeve asked in a throaty voice. "You had so
many chances. We met several times. We were all alone many times. I could have
known earlier."

The pain in his eyes never went away.

"I wasn't prepared," mahinang pagtatapat ko. The guilt was evident in my tone.

"Then when will you be ready to tell me the truth?! Next year? Or may be never,"
mapaklang untag niya.

"Hindi ko alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko! I wasn't sure if you'll accept him,"
hindi ko kayang salubungin ang mga mata niyang puno ng sakit.

"Tangina naman, Yasi. Anak ko 'yun," he cried. "Dugo at buhay ko 'yun. Fuck..."

Napaupo siya sa tabi ko. At hindi ko napigilang mapaiyak lalo nang sinapo niya ang
mukha para itago ang pag-iyak niya.

"Almost six years," he whispered. "I could have been with him earlier. Those would
have been the happiest years of my damn fucked up life."
Reeve chuckled humorlessly.

"Fuck... how could you hide him from me?" Napasabunot siya sa buhok.

"It was for your own good. For us," bulong ko.

Pain engulfed me when his bloodshot eyes met my eyes. He looked hurt. All I want to
do is take his pain away. But I cannot do that when I'm the one who caused it.

"I'm so sorry," I trembled.

Wala akong narinig mula sa kanya. Reeve was silently crying and it felt like my
heart was being stabbed repeatedly. It was shattering my heart to pieces, how much
more his pain? He's probably breaking inside.

"No," Reeve said which made me look at him. He was looking soulfully at me. "I'm
sorry."

I bit my lip when Reeve wiped his tears using the back of his hand and cupped my
face.

"I'm sorry for not being there when you needed me. For not being with you when you
were carrying him. I'm sorry for making you sacrifice your dreams so I could chase
mine. For not holding your hand while you give birth to our son. I'm so sorry,
Love," he muttered shakily.

I sobbed and leaned closer to him as he wiped away my tears, looking at me softly.

"I also suffered, Reeve," pag-aamin ko.

"I'm sorry," he whispered and kissed my forehead softly.

"Muntik nang malaglag si Kiel habang dinadalang-tao ko siya sa sinapupunan ko," I

said and found his gaze. "Sabi ng doctor, mahina raw ang kapit niya. He told me
that it was better for me to abort him because our son might not make it and it
could risk my life."

Naramdaman ko ang paghigpit ng hawak ni Reeve sa kamay ko. He stayed silent as he

listened to me.

"I did not give up. All I did was hug your jacket and think about you. Humugot ako
ng lakas mula sa pag-iisip ko sa'yo at sa anak natin. Sinuportahan din ni Tatay ang
desisyon ko," I smiled while remembering how my father got my back.

Reeve kissed my temple in comfort as I told him everything. I know he's hurting.
Pinipilit niya lang itago sa akin. But I know he's in pain while listening to
everything I'm saying.

"I met Livy and Robi in Batangas. They were there when I gave birth," mahinang
sambit ko. "I was lucky enough to live after giving birth to our son."
"What else?" Reeve asked, his voice cracking.

Humugot ako ng malalim na hininga at isiniksik ang sarili ko sa kanya.

"My dreams got delayed for a year," I chuckled dryly. "I took a break from my
review to take care of my pregnancy. And when I gave birth to Kiel, pinagsabay ko
ang pagtatrabaho at pagre-review para sa boards ko. I took my Architect Licensure
Examinations and was lucky enough to pass it. I did a self-review because I was
doing a part-time job in a restaurant that time. Tatay Romualdo disagreed and
wouldn't let me work but I know he's already getting old. Ayokong nakikita siyang
pagod lagi. He's done enough for me. I don't want to depend everything on him too.
My dream was to give him a good life, not make him work more."

I looked at Reeve who's looking down. Sinapo ko ang mukha niya    para matignan ko
ang mga mata niya. His eyes were glassy.

"I'm sorry for lying at you. For breaking your heart. And for hiding about your
fatherhood," may pagsisising sambit ko.

Reeve shook his head and carried me as he sat me on his lap. Hinawakan niya ang
kamay ko at masuyong hinalikan iyon.

"Forgive me for your struggles," he whispered hoarsely and held my waist tightly.
"I'm sorry for not sharing the battle with you."

Reeve swallowed the lump in his throat and stared at me intensely.

I just wiped away the tears on the corner of his eyes and memorized his face. The
face of the man I love.

"What's his full name?" tanong niya kapagkuwaan.

"Kyle Riel De Marco," I smiled at Reeve. "You can call him Kiel. He likes it more."

I gulped when he burried his face on my neck and hugged my waist with so much
longing.

"I like it, his name," marahang sambit niya. "Kyle Riel De Marco," pag-uulit niya
sa pangalan ng anak niya.

Something tugged my heart when I heard him say his son's name. It rolled off his
tongue perfectly.

"He's a very smart kid. Pareho kayo na mataas ang IQ," I chuckled softly. "If you
talk to him, sometimes he answers like a grown man. He's sweet and intelligent."

Pinaglandas ko ang kamay ko sa buhok niya habang ramdam sa leeg ko ang mabibigat
niyang paghinga.
"Our son..." Reeve mumbled under his breath. "Does he ask about me?"

"All the time, Reeve," tumango ako. "He longed for you. Palagi ka niyang
tinatanong. Hinihintay kung kailan ka niya makikita. He always asks things about
you."

"What's his favorites? Please tell me everything," he muttered, pleading for me to

reveal everything about his son.

I held his face so he could look at me. The depth of his stares made me purse my
lips in guilt. Agony was there and a lot more emotions I could not name one by one.

"Do you rather want to ask him yourself?" Maingat na tanong ko.

Momentarily, I felt him stop breathing. Tinitigan niya ako. His grip on me loosened
up before he slowly nodded.

"Yes. I want to meet our son."

Nginitihan ko si Manang Lourdes nang makapasok ako sa kwarto. Naroon si Kiel na

nakahiga sa kama at tinitignan ang drawing niya. When he saw me, he smiled widely.
It warmed my heart.

"Mommy, you took so long," Kiel complained and yawned, looking sleepy.
"I'm sorry baby, I needed to talk to someone," lumapit ako sa kanya at naupo sa
paanan ng kama.

"The stranger was very handsome, Mommy!" Kiel suddenly said, surprising me. He was
talking about Reeve. "He said he's an engineer. Does he know Daddy too?"

My heart doubled in beat hearing him compliment his own father without him knowing
who he is.

"Anak," I gestured him to come close to me and he did. He crawled until he stopped
in front of me.

"Why, mommy?"

"You're Daddy is here," I told him directly.

"Ha? Hakdog, mommy," bigla ay sabi ni Kiel.

Nagulat ako. I'm being serious and he suddenly blurted that? Agad kong minura sa
isip ko si Robi. Walang ibang magtuturo ng ganon sa anak ko kundi ang piloto na
'yun!
"Kiel," I sat him on my lap and looked at him seriously. "Do you want to meet your
Daddy now?"

Napansin kong unti-unti niyang napagtanto ang sinasabi ko. Tuluyang siyang
nagising. His sleepiness disappeared.

"Daddy?" He softly asked.

"Yes. He's here. And he wants to see you," he slid off from my lap and stood in
front of me. "The stranger you saw was your Dad Kiel."

"I want to see Daddy again," his small eyes were wide awake now.

Hawak ko ang kamay ni Kiel habang pababa kami sa hagdan. I can see excitement in
his eyes.

When we reached the living room, Reeve stood up from his seat and looked at Kiel
who hid behind me.

"Kiel," tawag ko sa anak namin. I tugged his hand lightly to motion him to come in
front.

I looked back at him and saw him peaking at Reeve while gripping at my shirt.
Sinilip niya si Reeve at muling nagtago sa likod ko.
"Why is he so pogi, mommy?" Kiel whispered at me.

I smiled at that and looked at Reeve who's focused at Kiel. They look so alike.

"He's harmless, anak,. He's your Daddy," I told Kiel which made him come out from
behind me. He went in front of me while holding my hand still.

Kiel stared at the man in front of him, tilting his head while he observes his
father.

"Hi, son," Reeve smiled softly, trying to stop his own tears from falling.

Kiel looked at me again. At parang dinurog ang puso ko nang makita ang pamumula ng
mukha niya at ang panunubig ng mga mata niya.

"Anak," I comforted him softly.

He sniffed.

"Daddy?" Kiel looked back at Reeve. Nagsimula na siyang maiyak. Napaawang ang labi
ni Reeve, halatang hindi alam kung ano ang gagawin.
I covered my lips when Kiel ran to Reeve and hugged his legs. Lalong bumigat ang
pakiramdam ko nang buhatin siya ni Reeve at niyakap ng mahigpit.

Kiel immediately wrapped his small hands around his neck and hugged his father.

"Don't cry, hey," Reeve attempted to console him, not knowing what to do.

Tuluyan na lumakas ang pag-iyak ni Kiel. Napasapo ako sa bibig para pigilan ang
pagluha ko nang makita ang sakit sa mga mata ni Reeve. He hugged Kiel tightly,
caressing his back to comfort him. Reeve looked in pain while hearing Kiel's small
sobs.

"I'm sorry," he whispered. "I'm so sorry..." He rubbed his back and fought back his
tears but he failed.

"W-why only now Daddy?" Kiel cried, he even stammered proving how hurt he sounds.

"I'm sorry," ulit ni Reeve at sinikap na aluhin ang anak namin.

Kiel was panting as he cried. He was saying things that I couldn't understand
because of his loud sobs. Reeve was crying silently, his heart breaking hearing
each of Kiel's painful cries. Wala siyang ibang ginawa kundi ang humingi ng tawad
habang pilit siyang kinakalma.

"Don't leave anymore," iyak ni Kiel.

"I won't. I'm not going away. I'll stay with you," Reeve kissed his forehead.

Kiel clung to him, afraid that he would disappear again.

Parang pinipiga ang puso ko habang tinitignan ang pananabik nila sa isa't-isa.

"Don't cry, big man. Daddy's here now," Reeve smiled softly at him and wiped his
tears away.

"I love you, Daddy," Kiel cupped his face using his small hands.

Halatang nabigla si Reeve sa narinig ngunit hindi nagbago ang buong pagmamahal na
nakikita ko sa mga mata niya para sa anak namin.

"I love you more, son," Reeve messed his hair and showered his face with kisses.

I couldn't help but smile when I heard Kiel's giggles while he enjoys his Dad's
hugs and kisses. Reeve laughed, looking so happy.

This time, I could finally breathe. Nawala na ang mabigat na nakadagan sa dibdib
ko.
The whole night, Kiel and Reeve were with each other's company. Luckily, Reeve had
his spare clothes so he took a shower and joined us to bed. Muntik ko pa siyang
patulugin sa guest room pero gusto ni Kiel na kasama siyang matulog. Ayoko namang
ako ang matulog sa guest room 'no! So ang ending, kaming tatlo ang natulog sa
kuwarto. Pinaggitnaan namin si Kiel.

Late akong gumising. Kung kagabi man ay para akong nabuhayan ng kaluluwa, ngayon
lang umekto ang bunga ng paglalasing ko kagabi.

"Fak, hangover," I groaned when I felt the pain in my head.

Hinilot ko ang sentido ko ngunit napahinto rin nang mapagtanto ko na wala ang
dalawa. Tumayo na rin ako at inayos ang pinaghigaan namin. And when I was about to
leave, I noticed a glass of water on the bedside table and some pain reliever.

"Reeve," bulong ko bago naglakad para inumin iyon. He's the one who prepared this,
I know.

Of course, I did my morning rituals first before walking out of the room.

Pababa pa lamang ako sa sala ay rinig ko na ang kulitan nila Reeve at Kiel.

They were hanging out. Reeve was accompanying Kiel in playing his toys. Naiingit na
ako ng slight dahil palagi na lang si Reeve ang kasama ni Kiel. Pero hindi ko naman
sila masisisi. Pinagkait ko sa kanila ang halos anim na taon. I understand the
longing they as a father and a child.
"I like brownies! When I eat some, Mommy always reminds me to brush my teeth so it
would not get destroyed," Kiel told his Dad.

"Yes, but he hates vegetables," epal ko.

I grinned when Kiel turned his head to look at me.

"Good morning, Mommy love!" He ran towards me and I knew what's about to happen so
I bent down.

Kiel abruptly clung on my neck to give me a full kiss on the cheek. After that, he
went back to his Dad, making me frown. 'Yun na 'yon?

Reeve smirked when he saw my reaction.

"Mommy, greet Daddy a 'good morning'," sabi ng anak ko.

I blinked at that. When I looked at Reeve again, he looked away while stifling a
smile. He pretended not to hear what Kiel said. Hudas ka.

"Anak," tutol ko pero napaawang ang labi ko nang ngumuso sa akin ang anak ko.
Buset ah. Hindi ko siya matatanggihan.

I cleared my throat and met Reeve's gaze. Minura ko siya sa isip ko nang taasan
niya ako ng kilay. Suplado!

"Good morning, Dadey!" I greeted him loudly and sent him a fake smile.

Reeve chuckled.

"Mommy, kiss Daddy too!"

'Yung anak ko, dinadali ako! Bakit kung ano-ano ang inuutos sa akin na gawin? And
all is for Reeve's benefit!

Well, lugi ba 'ko?

"Uh, anak. There's no n-need for that," nauutal kong wika.

"Mommy!" Kiel complained.

Naman anak! Ang galing mo talaga!

Sinamaan ko ng tingin si Reeve na pasimpleng inaayos ang mga laruan ni Kiel. I
clenched my jaw and shook my head before walking towards him.

Kiel was waiting for me, smiling innocently.

"Kiss daw," sabi ko kay Reeve para tignan niya ako.

I bit my lip when I scanned how fresh he looked. He might have showered again. He
is on his black sweatpants and grey shirt. Kahit ganyan lang ayos niya, malakas pa
din dating niya.

Reeve didn't answer, he just stared at me lips and looked away. Kaya ang ginawa ko,
sinapo ko ang pisngi niya at hinalikan siya doon.

Namula ang pisngi ko. Reeve continued to stare at me. And I almost stopped
breathing when he smiled at me.

"Good morning," he whispered huskily.

I shivered, hearing his bedroom voice. Muntik pa akong mapa-ungol dahil sa pang-
aakit n'on sa pandinig ko!
Tumikhim ako. Para akong nahiya sa ginawa ko kaya agad akong tumalikod at naglakad
papuntang kusina.

"Ayie, may labing labing sila," gulat akong napahawak sa dibdib ko nang makita si
Tatay na nagkakape sa kusina.

His eyes were teasing me!

" 'Tay!" I exclaimed. "Kelan pa kayo nakauwi?"

"Kanina pa anak. Nagulat nga akong makita si Reeve na lumaba sa mula sa kwarto
niyo. Naka-usap na rin kami ng masinsinan," diretsong sambit niya.

"A-anong pinag-usapan niyo?" Nang-iintrigang tanong ko ng pasimple.

Nanunuksong ngumiti si Tatay.

"Sekretong malupet, pwede pabulong," pagkanta bigla ni Tatay.

Ngumiwi ako dahil nabasag pa boses niya.

"Ano ba 'yan, Tay!" I chuckled. He just grinned wickedly.

"Paano ulit 'yung good morning kiss niyo, 'nak?" Pagtuloy ni Tatay sa panunukso
niya.

" 'Tay ha, huwag ganyan," ngumuso ako.

Tumawa siya.

I took out some pans and massaged my head when I felt it throb again. Nagsaing na
si Tatay ng kanin kaya ulam na lang ang iluluto ko. Si Manang Lourdes naman ay
maagang umalis dahil may emergency sa bahay nila.

"Alis ulit ako, 'nak ha. Maaga akong mamamasada ngayon para naman may quality time
ka kasama ang mag-ama mo," wika ni Tatay.

Nataranta ako nung tumayo siya.

" 'Tay! Samahan mo muna kaming mag-almusal!" Oh gosh! It would feel awkward if it's
just me and Reeve!

"Ayoko nga!" Tawa ni Tatay at kumagat sa pandesal niya. "Sundan niyo agad si Kiel
ah! Gusto ko ng maraming apo," he said out loud, causing my eyes to widen.

" 'Tay!" Sikmat ko.

He said it so loud, I'm afraid Reeve might have heard it in the living room!
Nakakahiya talaga!

Tumawa lang si Tatay at umalis na. Patakbo pa siyang umalis dahil inambangan ko
siya ng sipa.

"Argh! Buset ka 'Tay! I hissed before taking out some bacon and eggs to cook.

Ngunit nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan ko nang bumalik sa isip ko ang lahat ng nangyari
kagabi.

"Yasi, jusko," singhap ko nang maalala kung paano ko akitin si Reeve doon sa kotse.
Para akong tinakasan ng dugo nang mapagtanto ang mga kagagahan pinanggagagawa ko.

"Malandi!" I accused myself.

Napahawak ako sa noo ko.    Hiyang-hiya ako, namula ng sobra ang mukha ko.

I can even remember grinding my six years tigang na puke sa kanya. That's so
embarassing! What the heck was I thinking?!

Ano 'yon? Spur of the moment?! Napakakalat naman!

"Nakakahiya," mangiyak-ngiyak na reklamo ko.

Huminga ako ng malalim bago muling nagluto. Sinubukan ko na mag-focus pero ang
hirap! Yasi talaga, nakakahiya!

Nasa kalagitnaan ako sa ginagawa ko nang marinig ko ang tawa ni Kiel. Napamura ako
nang mabasa bigla ang damit ko. Kelan pa ako natulala? Ang dami pang tubig ang
natapon sa akin!

While waiting for the bacons to get cooked, I walked out of the kitchen to change
my shirt.

Kinuha ko ang phone ko nang tumunog iyon.

From: Benjamin
Good morning, beautiful. I miss you ;)

I sighed after reading Benjamin's text. He's my boss and a client. Ayokong magka-
issue. And he already knows that I won't accept his offer of relationship. Yet,
he's still trying.

Umiling ako at naglakad patungong sala.

"I told you countless times, I'm not fooling around," Reeve said while holding his
phone on his ears. "Okay. Who would I flirt with, huh? Stop accusing me."

Natigilan ako sa narinig. Sinong kausap niya?

"Bye. I miss you too," Reeve said.

Parang may kumirot sa dibdib ko dahil sa narinig. Babae ba 'yon?

Tinignan ko muna si Kiel tsaka ko ibinalik ang tingin kay Reeve. My lips parted
when I saw him looking at me intensely.

Tinaasan ko siya ng tingin.

"Ano?" masungit kong tanong.

"Wala. Ang ganda mo," banat niya bigla.

I wasn't expecting that! Kaya napaubo ako ng wala sa oras. Heat spread on my face.
Agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin.
"Let's go out later. Neither of us will go to work," Reeve said confidently.
"Babawi ako sa inyo."

"Bakit? Aabsent tayo sa work? Pwede ba 'yon?"

"Yeah. I'll make it happen. We'll have fun with our son. Buong pamilya dapat tayo,"
kalmadong sabi niya.

Nagulat ako sa narinig ngunit hindi ko pinahalata. Buong pamilya...

That made me smile inwardly. A mother, a father, and a child. Yes, we can say we
are a complete family now.

Napakunot ang noo ko nang maalala ang sinabi niya sa katawag niya kanina. Miss
niya? Sino 'yun?

I crossed my arms over my chest. Ngunit dahil sa ginawa kong iyon ay napatingin si
Reeve sa dibdib ko. Suddenly, his eyes darkened.

Sinundan ko ang tinitignan niya. Malakas akong suminghap nang makita ang hitsura ng
dibdib ko. Because my shirt got so wet, it spreaded over it. And I realized that I
wasn't wearing a bra. My white oversized shirt was thin enough.    Kaya bakat na
bakat ang mga utong ko!

"Oh my gosh!" I quickly covered my chest.

"BASTOS KA!" Malakas na sigaw ko. "MANYAK KA! HALA MAMI! YAWA KA!"

Lumapit ako sa kanya at pinaghahampas siya. Ngunit nagulat ako nang huliin niya ang
mga kamay ko. Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko nang ipasok niya ang kamay niya sa loob ng
damit ko. His hand cupped my breast.

"Minanyak mo nga 'ko kagabi, nagreklamo ba 'ko?" Reeve whispered teasingly.

I moaned when he squeezed my breast and tugged one of my nipples. He smirked when I
held his shoulders to support myself.

"I've been celebate for six years too, Love," Reeve said and took my hand, placing
it on his huge boner. "Not just you."

My eyes widened as my sex drive heightened.

"Panagutan mo 'to. Ginalit mo," Reeve said aggressively, leaving me gasping when he
roughly pulled me and spanked my ass.

.....
08/14/20
9:30pm.

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        Chapter 44 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

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" 'Yung anak mo, Reeve! Ano ba," I pushed him slightly.

Kunawala ako sa kanya nang maramdaman ang kakaibang init sa katawan ko. Napaungol
ako nang maramdaman ang pagbabasa ng gitnang bahagi ko.

Yasi naman! Hinawakan lang dibdib at puwet mo, basa na agad puke mo? What is wrong
with you?!

Pero sino? Sino ang hindi magiging marupok kung ganyan si Reeve?!

"Our son can't see what I'm doing. I'm towering you," Reeve muttered, his voice
thick with lust.

"Kahit na. Tumigil ka nga," saway ko.

Tinangka niya akong lapitan ulit pero pinandilatan ko siya.

Reeve stepped back and scratched his nape.

"Ayoko na nga! Paasa ka naman e," parang batang simangot niya.

Nagulat ako sa inakto niya ngunit hindi ko mapigilan ang pagtawa ko nung i-adjust
niya ang sweatpants dahil bakat na bakat 'yung gustong kumawala na alaga niya.

"Ako pa ang paasa?" I raised a brow at him.

If only he knew, I am actually so turned on. Pero hindi niya pwedeng malaman iyon
lalo na at.... at...
Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko.

" 'Yung bacon ko! Oh my gosh! Sunog na!" sigaw ko nang may maamoy akong amoy sunog.

I can hear Reeve's laugh as I ran towards the kitchen. Hindi na nga ako
nakapagpalit ng basang damit, nasunog pa niluluto ko! Way to start my morning!

"Bwisit kasing inhinyerong 'yon! Kasalanan niya!" Mukmok ko nang makita ang itim na
bacon sa frying pan.

Wala na. Finished na. RIP sa inyo mga bacon.

"What do you want to eat, young man?" I heard Reeve ask our son while he's driving.

Ngumuso ako. Papunta kami ngayon sa mall para kumain kasi nga nasunog 'yung bacon.
Si Reeve 'yung salarin, siya lang.

"Mommy said last night that she'll cook for me today," Kiel blurted, his tone was
accusing and innocent at the same time.

Inirapan ko si Reeve nang makita ang pagpipigil niya ng ngiti.

"Why don't you answer you son, huh?" Sarkastikong untag ko kay Reeve.

Pero ang loko, tumikhim lang. He pretended to concentrate on driving the car.

Tinignan ko ang anak ko at ngumiti habang paulit-ulit minumura si Reeve sa isip ko.

"I'm sorry, anak. Mommy will just cook for you tonight. But for our breakfast,
we're eating outside," simpleng pagpapaliwanag ko kay Kiel. "So where do you want
to eat now?"

"I want french fries, mommy! Also small chicken!" Kiel exclaimed, looking decided
on what he wants to eat.

"Ayan, namana niya sa'yo," saad ko kay Reeve. "Alam agad ang gusto."

Reeve smirked when he heard me say that. Sinulyapan niya si Kiel mula sa front
mirror.

"Daddy, what do you want to eat?" tanong ng anak namin kay Reeve. Hawak niya ang
laruan niya.

Tinignan ko si Reeve dahil natahimik siya saglit. I saw him glance at me beforeĂ he
focused his eyes on the road again.
"Your mom," Reeve whispered. "I want to eat your mom."

Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko sa narinig. Ramdam ko rin ang pamumula ng mga pisngi ko.

How the hell is he making me blush?! Wala siyang karapatan na pamulahin ang mukha
ko!

"Yeah, I agree. I also know what I want," nanunuyang saad niya sa akin.

Argh! This guy and his words!

"What, Daddy?" pag-uulit ni Kiel.

Reeve whispered it so Kiel haven't heard it. Mabuti at alam niyang may bata!

"Fries, son," Reeve hid his smirk by coughing. "I want the same."

I've been celebate for six years too, Love. Not just you...
Jusko! Lalong namula ang pisngi ko nang maalala ko ang sinabi niya. So ano 'to?
Pareho kaming tigang ng anim na taon? Six years tigang rin ang birdie niya?!

At the same time, may parte sa akin na natutuwa sa nalaman. Hindi lang pala ako ang
nagdusa ng ilang taon dahil tagtuyot ang sex life ko.

Nahihiya kong nginitihan 'yung mga guards sa entrance ng mall. Sila 'yung mga
nagbabantay kagabi noong pinilit ko si Reeve na pumunta kami dito. Lasing pa ako
noon.

Siguro nagtataka na sila kung bakit hindi na ako gumegewang e sabi ni Reeve sakit
ko 'yun.

I just gave them an awkward smile as they checked my bag. Napansin ko pa 'yung
pagtitig nung mga babaeng guards kay Reeve na buhat-buhat ang anak namin. Reeve
wasn't paying attention to them that's why he haven't noticed how they checked him
out.

I was wearing a denim shorts and an oversized Hawaiian polo shirt. Suot ko ang LV
belt na bigay noon ni Reeve.

Reeve on the other hand was on his simple plain white polo and denim pant and
shoes. But he was looking hot. He wore his silver necklace. He dropped by on his
condo to take a quick bath and change. So simple yet he's rocking the look.

Ngumiti ako nang makita kung gaano kasaya si Kiel habang buhat siya ng Daddy niya.
Reeve was also smiling while talking to him.
Nakakasaya ng puso na makita kubg gaano kasaya si Kiel. It's very satisfying.

At the side, I noticed a group of guys smiling at my direction. It felt

uncomfortable when one of them waved a hand. In return, I just gave them an awkward
smile.

"Hoy, dito ka nga! Layo mo," nakakunot-noong untag ni Reeve.

Nagulat ako nung hapitin niya ako sa baywang, palapit sa kanya. Napansin ko ang
pagsulyap niya sa direksyon nung mga lalaking kumakaway sa akin. His jaw clenched.

I almost stopped breathing when he also glared at me.

" Walk close beside me. Hindi 'yung malayo ka," parang nanenermon niyang sabi.

"Excuse me what?" I raised a challenging brow at him after he just demanded from
me.

Even his simple touch is enough to make my body react wildly!

Nginitihan ko si Kiel na nilalaro ang baba ng Daddy niya. Then I looked back at the
Engineer.
"Why do I need to walk so close beside you, huh?" Lakas kasi mag-utos! Parang
naiinis pa! "What are you? My boyfriend?" Sikmat ko.

Pinanlalakihan ko siya ng mga mata. Pero nanatili siyang kalmado.

"Hindi. Ex mo 'ko," Reeve countered confidently. "And I'm the father of your child.
Why?" Hamon niya.

Napaawang ang labi ko. Hanudaw?

Bakit ang dami niyang baon na banat ngayon?! E hindi pa naman siya kumakain ah.

"Tumigil ka na," suway ko sa kanya. "Tsaka 'wag mo nga akong sinusumbatan."

"If I won't respond, then you'll get annoyed too. Then after a few seconds, you'll
get mad at me. Now you're telling me not to answer? How am I supposed to deal with
that?" Reeve responded like an innocent kid.

I went dead silent. Ewan ko din.

"Bahala ka jan," simangot ko.

"Attitude na naman," I heard him sigh before we continued to walk.

Ang ending ay sa Jollibee kami pumunta. Dito kami nagtungo dahil gustong-gusto ni
Kiel ang chicken at gravy nila. And he likes their fries too.

"Daddy, I want many ketchup," Kiel cupped Reeve's face and whispered him that which
made him smile.

"I'll get you lots of that," ginulo niya ang buhok ng anak. "What else do you want?
Daddy will buy it."

"I want chicken legs Daddy. I don't want the one with butt part, eww Daddy," Kiel
replied and grimaced. Iniisip niya siguro 'yung puwet ng manok.

Reeve and I laughed when Kiel made a disgusted face.

"Why don't you like it? It tastes alright, son," sagot naman ni Reeve. He's looking
at Kiel with so much love.

"No, Daddy! It tastes awful!" He crossed his arms over his chest. "Not good, Daddy!
Not good!"

I chuckled at how cute he looked while telling Reeve how much he hates the chicken
butts.
"What about ikaw, Daddy? Do you like chicken butts?" Balik tanong ni Kiel sa tatay
niya.

Reeve smiled and I raised a brow at him when he turned to my direction. A sinister
smile formed on his lips.

O, ano na naman 'yang tingin na 'yan?

"I do like chicken butts, son," Reeve answered him while looking straight at me.
"But I've been craving for a special kind of butt," he whispered, smirking.

Pinamulaan ako ng mukha sa narinig. Ano ba 'yan! Agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin. I
had to shift uncomfortably on my seat because Reeve was sending me a dark, teasing
look!

Hudas talaga!

"Ahm, ano," tumikhim ako. "Mag-oorder na ako. Anong gusto mo?"

Alam ni Reeve na siya ang tinatanong ko pero nagkukunwari siyang walang narinig.

I huffed.
"What do you want to drink, Kiel? Iced tea or pineapple? No to coke, son," Reeve
asked Kiel, pretending to not notice my glare at him.

Nananadya ba siya? Nang-iinis? Ano?

"Okay, Daddy. Maasim pineapple. Ice tea, I want!" Nakangiting sagot ni Kiel.

I was ready to ask Reeve for the second time around using my commanding voice but I
halted when he met my gaze.

Napakunot ang noo ko nung tumayo siya bigla.

"I'll order for us. What do you want to eat?"

Oh.

"Hindi, ako na," I countered.

Hindi siya nagsalita at tinaasan lang ako ng kilay. O, nagtataray.

"For breakfast, u-uhm," nautal pa ako, napaghahalataan tuloy na nawiwindang ako sa

gwapong boses niya!
Patago kong pinisil ang tagiliran ko. Umayos ka Yasi!

"Burger steak na lang, 'yung B3 para may shanghai, tapos bili ka ng extra chicken,
'yung butt part, sana spicy kung pwede," maayos kong sabi. "Iced tea rin sakin."

Hindi naman halatang gutom ako diba?

"Anything else?"

"Wala na," bulong ko.

Nilabas ko ang wallet ko.

"Keep your wallet, Architect," seryosong sabi niya. "I'm providing for this
family."

My heart pumped wildly at what I heard him say.

Inayos ko ang suot na damit ni Kiel. He's also wearing white, just like his Dad.
Kiel is wearing a shirt that has words printed at the front saying, 'I may be
small, but I think bigger than you'. It was so cute.
"Daddy won't be leaving us anymore, right, Mommy?" Kiel's tiny voice made me stop
from what I'm doing.

That hit a nerve. Idagdag pa 'yung umaasang ekspresyon niya.

Bumuntong hininga ako nang makita ang pagsulyap niya kay Reeve na naroon sa
counter. Pero napalitan ng pagtaas kilay ang reaction ko nang mapansin ko kung
paano lumiwanag ng sobra ang mga mukha ng mga babaeng nakapaligid sa kanya. Maski
'yung staff na kumukuha ng order niya, panay ang pagpapa-cute sa kanya. But Reeve
wasn't having any of those. His face was serious as he ordered.

"Kiel, eat carefully," I reminded my son after he accidentally spilled Reeve's iced
tea. Natabig niya noong gumalaw siya.

Mabuti at mabilis gumalaw si Reeve para punasan iyon. He used his handkerchief. A
waiter was hospital enough to give us assistance, though Reeve has handled it
perfectly anyway.

"I'm sorry po," Kiel pouted guiltily.

"You didn't do it on purpose, Kiel. It's fine, just follow what Mommy said, eat
carefully," Reeve winked at him. Ngumiti si Kiel at tumango.

Tinignan ko ang pagkain ko. I thought it wasn't possible to order a single piece of
chicken without rice? How did Reeve got it for me? Diba hindi pwede 'yun?
I blinked while trying to realize things. Baka nadaan niya sa appeal niya 'yung
staff. Sinubukan ko noon na mag-order ng isang chicken piece pero sabi, kailangan
daw na may rice.

Ba't si Reeve, binigyan nung staff? Unfair talaga! May favoritism sila dito ha.
Porke gwapo, hays.

Kinuha ko ang iced tea ko para sumimsim doon.

"Mommy, give your butt to Daddy!"

I coughed on my iced tea, eyes widening.

"What?" Gulat kong untag, hindi makapaniwala sa narinig.

Napatingin pa sa gawi namin 'yung ibang customer na nakarinig sa sinabi ni Kiel.

"Your butt, mommy! Give it to Daddy!"

Reeve pursed his lips when I looked at him. His eyes were amused.
" 'Yung pwet mo daw, bigay mo sa'kin," seryosong sabi niya.

But his eyes were saying the opposite!

I rolled my eyes at him. At talagang inulit pa 'yung sinabi ng anak niya.

"Kiel baby, this chicken butt is mine. Meron ng ulam ang Dad mo," I explained to
Kiel so he could understand.

Minsan talaga sarap din kurutin si Kiel. Kung ano-ano bigla ang sinasabi.

Pagkatapos namin na kumain ay dinala namin si Kiel sa park. Namasyal rin kami sa
kung saan pwedeng maglaro ang mga batang ka-edad niya. Kung noon ay masaya si Kiel
kapag lumalabas kami, ngayon ay hindi matatawaran ang saya na nakikita ko sa mga
mata niya habang kalaro niya ang Daddy niya.

Kiel has always been happy. It's just that, I know that he always feels like
something is missing. It's the presence of his father. Si Reeve. Ngayong nandito na
siya, napuno na ang puwang sa puso niya.

A new emotion bubbled inside me as I observe how Reeve pays attention to our son.
He was listening intently to every word that Kiel says. He plays with him, looking
so happy. Kapag may tinatanong si Kiel kahit mga bagay na walang patutunguhan,
sinasagot niya. Reeve was very patient to him.

Mahina akong natawa at sinalubong ng yakap si Kiel nang tumakbo siya papunta sa
akin. Pagod na siguro sa kakalaro.

"Naliligo ka na ng pawis, anak," I chuckled and held his small face. "Did you enjoy
playing with Daddy, hmm?'

Sunod-sunod siyang tumango.

"Yes, ma'am! Yes!" Ginaya niya 'yung pagsasalita ng isang sundalo at sumaludo sa
akin.

"Ay, ano ba 'yan! Bakit ang cute," natawa ako.

Kiel's voice was tiny which is why even though he tried to impersonate how a
soldier spoke, it came out cute because of his innocent voice.

Narinig ni Reeve ang pinagsasasabi ng anak namin kaya maski siya ay natawa. He
playfully winked at me when he found me staring at him.

Nahuli na naman akong nakatingin!

I quickly tore my gaze from him to get my bag. Nilabas ko ang baon kong face towel
ni Kiel at pinunasan ang mga pawis niya. Pinalitan ko na rin and damit niya para
iwas sakit.
"All done!" I smiled widely after I cleaned Kiel.

"What about me?"

Sinikap ko na huwag taasan ng kilay si Reeve dahil sa naging tanong niya sa akin.

"Bata ka ba?" I smiled sarcastically.

"Oo," he scratched his nape. "Baby mo nga 'ko."

Bwisit talaga. Damn him for making my heart flutter!

"U-umuwi na tayo," and he's the only one who can make my tongue stutter, it's
annoying!

Reeve stifled a smile. Asshole.

Bibili sana kami ng brownies ni Kiel pero naudlot
raw 'yung gawa ko ng brownies. He told me to make
home. Of course, I agreed. Hindi ko matatanggihan
more trusted that the ones bought. Because I know
the ingredients I use are.
dahil sabi niya, mas gusto niya
him some brownies when we get
ang anak ko. Homemade foods are
how clean I made it and how good
"Gray is my favorite color, Daddy! What about you?"

"Mine's white," Reeve glanced at him. "You love to draw, right, bud?"

"Uhuh!" Tumango si Kiel.

"What sports do you want to play?"

"Basketball, Daddy. Ikaw po?"

"Same," Reeve smiled. "Where do you always like to play?"

"At the park," he giggled.

I frowned. Puro na lang si Reeve ang kinakausap ni Kiel. Dati naman e ako!
Nakakainggit na ha.

Pero hindi na ako nagsalita dahil alam kong kasalanan ko rin naman. They long for
each other's presence which I deprived them of for almost six years. Wala akong
karapatan na magreklamo.
"Daddy, what's your favorite food?"

"Your mom's adobo," walang pagdadalawang isip na sagot ni Reeve.

Nagulat ako doon. Really? Hindi ba nagbago ang paborito niya? When he saw me
staring at him, he gave me a small smile before looking at Kiel again.

"Really, Daddy? Tito pogi also loves Mommy's adobo!"

Patay na.

Napansin ko ang mabilis na pagkunot ng noo ni Reeve.

"Tito pogi? Who?" Reeve questioned.

"Tito pogi is Tito Robi, Daddy! Because he is pogi like you!"

"Pogi 'yun?" Reeve scoffed.

Oh my gosh, Robi sorry! Nadadamay ka na naman sa usapan!

Robi does like how I cook adobo. Minsan tumatambay 'yun sa bahay para magpaluto ng
adobo at makikain.

My phone suddenly rang. Reeve was muttering something under his breath.

Hinalungkat ko ang bag ko para kunin ang phone ko.

Speaking of Robi, I covered my mouth to stop the smile that wanted to escape from
my lips when his name registered on the caller ID.

Tumikhim ako nang sulyapan ako ni Reeve.

I quickly answered Robi's call.

"Napatawag ka?" Bungad ko.

[Anong gagawin ko? May asungot na umaagaw sa ex ko. Nagseselos ako.] Robi said
seriously.

I laughed. Isang babae lang ang pumasok sa isip ko pagkabanggit niya sa salitang
ex. Si Miss Ava Dizon.
"Gwapo ba?" tanong ko. Minsan kasi, mukha lang ang labanan. That's how people are
in this generation. It's chaotic, honestly.

I saw Reeve glare at my phone. He pursed his lips and drove silently.

[Gwapo?! Kamukha nga noon 'yung nunal ni Livy sa may bandang kili-kili! Ang pangit
n'on! Walang wala sa akin!] Robi scoffed bitterly.

Dinamay pa bestfriend niya sa pagmamayabang niya sa hitsura niya.

"Edi panalo ka na sa lagay na 'yan!" I grinned. "Huwag ka kasing makupad, mauunahan

ka n'yan, sige ka," pananakot ko.

[Tangina, puta, hinawakan kamay niya!] Robi sounded in panic mode. [Lakas ng loob
ng kumag! Isang suntok ko lang d'yan, tumba siya.] Nahimigan ko ang inis sa boses
niya.

"Hoy kumalma ka nga!" Umiling ako. Gigil na gigil, gustong manaket? "Simplehan mo
lang dapat galaw mo! Lapitan mo sila tapos umepal ka."

[Effective 'yan?] He didn't sound convinced.

"Try mo kaya! Kung failed, sorry na lang sa'yo. Wawa ka naman Captain Guevara," I
acted pitiful of him.

[Sige, bahala na 'ko. Bye.]

I was smiling after he ended the call. Ava, you're a lucky girl. Malas rin at the
same time. Minsan kasi abnormal si Robi. But I am pretty sure Ava knows how to
handle him well.

"Nginingiti mo jan?" Epal ni Reeve.

"Masaya ako, bakit ba?" Pagsusuplada ko rin syempre!

Hindi na niya ako sinagot. His face became emotionless.

"Attitude ka rin," I whispered.

"Daddy, I'm sleepy," malambing na wika ni Kiel kay Reeve.

"Yeah, we're headed home so you could take a shower and sleep," sa anak niya,
malawak ang ngiti niya. Sa akin, suplado siya!

Sumimangot siya nang tignan ako pero nang mapansin niya na nakatingin sa kanya si
Kiel, ngumiti siya. Napaka-plastik niya talaga!

Panay ang text at tawag nila Paolo at Jason sa amin. They were asking why Reeve and
I aren't on the site. Nanunukso pa sila. Kung ano-ano ang mine-message sa akin sa
instagram.

Reeve told me that he informed them already that we're going to be absent for the
whole day. Pero talagang makulit ang dalawang 'yun.

Kinaumagahan ay pinagluto ko ang mga tao dito sa bahay. Reeve also slept with us
that night. Though it felt uncomfortable since we're still adjusting to the current
situation, we managed it anyway.

Naabutan ko kanina sina Reeve at Tatay na nagku-kwentuhan sa musina. Nagtatanong si

Tatay kung kamusta na sina Tita Monic at Tito Brandon. I figured that I was also
wondering how they are. Lalo na si Ate Phoebe. When I left, I also changed my
number because it was risky to communicate with her while I was pregnant with Kiel
after breaking up with Reeve that time.

"Kiel, halika na at maligo ka," he just finished eating his cereals.

Nasa sofa siya at nanonood ng TV.

"Later, mommy. My favorite part is playing," he pouted while his eyes are affixed
at what he's watching.

"The red turtle ninja is gonna die," untag ko.

"No, he is not! You didn't even watch the movie, mommy," simangot ng anak ko.

I chuckled.

"Ligo ka na, baby. Lalamig 'yung pinainitan kong tubig, sige ka," pananakot ko.

Mukhang walang epekto iyon kasi nakatutok ang atensyon niya sa pinapanood.

"Hindi ka ba nagsasawa riyan, anak? Ilang beses mo na 'yang inuulit-ulit," I

sighed.

Lumapit ako sa kanya at tinangka siyang hatakin pero pasaway ang bata. Nagpabigat
siya at tinignan ako. Suminghot pa siya at nagpaawa.

"Kiel," I warned in a friendly way.

Pero matigas talaga ang ulo niya at mas lalong nagpabigat!

Just on time, I saw Reeve coming out from the kitchen.

"Ikaw nga kumausap dito. Sabihan mo siyang maligo na," hingi ko ng tulong kay
Reeve.

He chuckled when he saw our position. Hawak ko ang mga kamay ni Kiel, nakabitin
siya dahil nagmamatigas nga, ayaw tumayo ng husto.

"Kiel," tawag ni Reeve sa anak niya. Lumapit siya sa amin at naamoy ko agad siya.
He smells so fresh in the morning!

"Go with Mommy upstairs and take a bath," Reeve kissed his forehead.

Napanganga naman ako nung walang pagdadalawang isip na tumango si Kiel.

"Okay, Daddy!" Payag niya agad at hinila ang kamay ko. "Let's go na, Mommy love!"

Sumimangot ako nang may mapansin.

"Bakit ikaw, sinunod agad sinabi mo?" Nagtatakang tanong ko kay Reeve. "Unfair."

"Mas gusto ako," he shrugged.

"Pangarap mo," inis ko siyang hinampas sa braso na tinawanan niya lang.

"Ikaw pangarap ko. Kayong dalawa," banat niya.

Hindi ako mapakali nang pumasok kami sa kotse ni Reeve. He opened the door for me
and placed Kiel securingly at the backseat. Katabi ko si Kiel dahil medyo malayo
ang byahe.

"Sigurado ka ba dito?" Sinubukan ko na huwag ipahalata ang kaba ko. Kasi naman!

"Yes, of course," Reeve smiled and looked at Kiel. "Are you excited to come see
where Mommy and Daddy works, Kiel?"

"Yes, Daddy! Super excited! Many engineers are there, diba Daddy?"

"Yeah, bud. I'll introduce you to some of them," Reeve answered him with a smile.

Jusko, kinabahan na na agad ako ng todo pagkaisip ko pa lang sa kung ano ang
reaksyon nila Paolo at Jason kapag nakita nila si Kiel.

"Thank you," I heard Reeve say when he looked back to check on us.
"For what?"

"For giving him my surname though we were apart," the genuineness of his eyes
warmed my heart.

Napatitig ako sa kanya nang maramdaman ang paraan ng pagtitig niya sa akin. I was
leant forward towards him so he was able to hold my chin.

Reeve moved closer. And I closed my eyes when I felt his lips on mine. I held on
the the headrest of his seat when he moved his lips, giving me a soft kiss.

"I missed you, love," he whispered huskily. "so damn much."

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08/17/20
8:30pm.

        Chapter 45 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

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"Where's my 'I missed you more, Love'?" Reeve asked again while driving.

Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko nang makita ang nanunuksong ngiti sa labi niya.
Of course it's because he knows that he's the reason why my cheeks are so red as of
the moment!
"Alam mo na ang sagot riyan kaya tumigil ka na," I said.

This was the second time he asked me that question when I couldn't answer the first
one. He's driving in a normal pace this time because we're with Kiel.

"Come on, Mommy Architect. I want to hear it," he smirked.

"I want you to shut up and focus on driving," pabebeng sumbat ko.

The corner of his lips slowly rose before he cleared his throat and glanced at
Kiel.

"Can you sing a song, buddy?" Reeve questioned our son heartily.

"What song Daddy? The one Mommy and I sing?"

"Sana all may theme song," I heard Reeve whisper.

Pinigilan ko ang pagngiti nang ayusin niya ulit ang mukha niyang nakasimangot bago
binalingan si Kiel.

"Is that your favorite song?"

Kiel nodded. "Yes, Daddy. Mommy loves it too. She always sings me the song."

Mayabang akong ngumiti nang tignan ni Reeve ang repleksyon ko sa salamin. He

scoffed when he saw my reaction.

"Palibhasa, bitter," I chuckled lowly.

"What song, son?"

"You are my sunshine po, Daddy Engineer!"

"Can I hear it please?" Reeve encouraged, almost pleading.

Napatingin ako kay Kiel nang maramdaman ang paghila niya ng konti sa damit ko. When
I met his gaze, he tried to reach for my ears so I bent down to listen on what he's
about to tell me. He cupped my cheeks.

"Mommy sing with me," Kiel whispered secretly so Reeve wouldn't hear it.

Pinigilan ko ang pagtawa nang makita si Reeve na dinudungaw kami mula sa front
mirror. He smiled when he saw what Kiel did. Then, he looked at the road again,
pretending to concentrate on driving when Kiel turned his gaze back at him.

I didn't know he's an actor now.

"Mommy sing with me," mabilis na bulong ni Kiel.

"Ha?"

"Hakdog, mommy," pambabara mismo ng anak ko sa akin.

Reeve irritated me with his loud laugh. I faked a smile at him. Agad naman niyang
tinikom ang bibig at umastang seryoso.
"Is my son a singer? Sing for Daddy please," saad ni Reeve kay Kiel.

I covered my mouth to hide my wide grin when Kiel cleared his throat like a man. Oh
gosh! He looked so cute. Umakto siyang mayabang at handang bumirit.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine," Kiel's tiny voice echoed on the corners of
the car.

"Mommy, kanta ka!" Kiel nudged me again before he continued his performance.

Luh, ayoko nga! Hindi rin kaya ako magaling kumanta! Judger pa naman si Reeve!

Pero bakit maganda ang boses ni Kiel? Hindi rin naman singer si Reeve, so kanino
siya nagmana? Kiel's musical inclination is out of mine and Reeve's capabilities.
Baka kay Tatay? E babasagin kaya boses noon kaya malamang hindi!

"You make me happy when skies are gray," I bit my lip when Kiel scowled at me,
signalling me to sing with him.
Reeve maneuvered the steering wheel. Yet he couldn't hide the mocking smile that's
playing on his lips! Siguro alam niyang hindi ko matatanggihan si Kiel.

I sent him a fake smile before preparing myself to harmonize Kiel. Harmonize pa
nga.

"You never know it, how much I love you," pinigilan ko ang pagtawa nang pumiyok
ako. "So please don't take my sunshine away."

"Wow! Good job, Kiel!" Reeve exclaimed exaggerately in complimenting his son.
Binagalan pa niya ang pagpapatakbo sa kotse para palakpakan ang anak.

Si Kiel naman pinalakpakan ang sarili, sinabayan ang Tatay niya. Habang ako dito ay
namumula dahil hindi ko matanggap na nabasag ang boses ko kung kelan nakikinig si
Reeve sa pagkanta ko!

"You too, Mommy. You sound great," Reeve laughed. "Dudugo eardrums ko." Bwiset ka.

Nainis ako sa panunuya niya kaya inirapan ko siya.

"Ang galing mo talagang kumanta, 'nak! Manang-mana ka sa Mommy!" Puri ko kay Kiel
at gigil na piningot ng slight ang ilong niya.
"Galing ah," Reeve coughed to hide his loud laughter.

The whole travel wasn't boring at all. Palaging nag-uusap sina Kiel at Reeve. They
seem so confortable with each other. Kahit sino ay mahahalata kung gaano sila
kasaya habang nag-uusap.

"Reeve, I want some barbecue," I muttered when we drove past two stalls of barbecue
sellers.

Akala ko kaya ko na pigilan ang sarili ko nubg makita ang karne na tinutuno sa
stand sabay pinapaypayan ang apoy para maluto, pero sadyang hindi ko nakayanan. My
stomach grumbled.

Well, I ate a lot when we were at Jollibee. But now I feel hungry again. Nakakahiya
pa na sabihin kay Reeve. I had to let it out anyway.

"Sure," Reeve answered without hesitation. Nagulat pa so dahil hindi siya

nanunukso. Sa halip ay pumayag agad siya. He looked casual.

"Where do you want to buy? Street food or the one in La Union, we're getting there
anyway."
Para sa akin, okay na 'yung mabibili sa gilid ng daan.

"Sa La Union na lang," I gave him a small smile ang glanced at Kiel. "Para mas safe
kung gusto man ni Kiel na kumain rin n'on."

Kiel is also getting fond of eating barbecues because I tend to eat it always ever
since I was carrying him on my womb. Syempre 'yung malinis na barbecue. Minsan
nilulutuan ako ni Livy kapag naglilihi ako noon ng ganun para daw alam niyang
healthy.

Malapit na kami sa site. Inilabas ko lang ang phone ko nung tumunog iyon. Paolo
messaged me on instagram.

itspaolo: architect, papasok ba kayo ni bossing ngayon?

He sent another one.

itspaolo: lantay na kami dito, 'di pa kayo dumadating? O baka naman nagdidiligan
kayo?! OMG! ^0^

"What the heck?" I laughed after looking at the emoji.

And what did he say?! Nagdidiligan? That sounded dirty!

I quickly typed a reply. I changed my username from yasmin_kiel to yaskiel last

week just to make it short. I combined our names.

yasiel: stop concluding things. anong nagdidiligan ang pinagsasasabi mo? that
sounds nasty ha. Malapit na kami.

The next thing I automatically did was to blink twice when my phone beeped many
times because of notifications from Paolo.

Napansin ko ang pagkunot ng noo ni Reeve. Though, he said nothing.

itspaolo: HUWAAATTT?

itspaolo: malapit KAYO?! so magkasama kayo papunta here?!

I laughed. Conyo ka na Paolo?

Another notification popped up.

jayGuzman: gaano kayo ka-close ni bossing, Architect?! Wan inch? Or juan

centimetro? Ayieut! NAOL CLOSE KAY PAST!

What the heck? I am pretty sure magkatabi ang dalawang 'to habang mine-message ako
sa instagram.

Kahit sa message lang, naririnig ko boses nila. Ang iingay pa din talaga.

yaskiel: Yes. We're almost there.

Sunod kong nireplayan si Engineer Guzman.

yaskiel: what I meant is we're almost there at the site

Iba na naman siguro ang sinabi ni Paolo sa kanya. These guys are really something.
itspaolo: ma'am, yes, ma'am! *sabay saludo lol!

jayGuzman: antayin po kayo namin! Ingats po! Social distancing lagi kay Engineer,
madam, mahirap na baka-

I laughed at how weird Jayson's reply was. Sinadya pa niyang bitinin.

"Lakas ng mga tama," I shook my head while smiling.

Kiel was quiet. Marahil ay napagod rin. He was leaning his weight on me while
looking at the sceneries outside the window.

"Who?" Reeve questioned out of the blue.

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing," his face was emotionless, voice calm but venomous.

Tinaasan ko lang si Reeve ng kilay bago ko tinext si Livy.

Robi has a plane to attend to and Livy is perhaps problematic with her ex around
her work place.

To Livy:
musta na kayo nung poging ex mo?

It did not take long for her to respond.

From Livy:
nakita ko sila nung si Glory!

I grinned.

To Livy:
o tapos? ano ginawa haha

From Livy:
Gurl, nakahawak sa braso nung Esguerra na 'yon! May pahaplos pang nalalaman!
To Livy:
U sound jealous, fyi.

Para akong baliw na natawa nung hindi na siya nag-reply. O diba? Selos siya?
Masyadong halata e. I'll just talk to her when I get back to Manila if she's there.

We stopped by on some barbecue resto. Gaya ng hula ko, nakikain si Kiel.

"Mommy, Daddy is driving. Help him eat oh!"

"Daddy is not hungry, anak," hinaplos ko ang buhok ni Kiel.

"Said who?" Singit ni Reeve, nakataas ang kilay sa akin. "I'm hungry, Ma'am."

My lips parted. Ma'am? Why did that sound so good in my ears? What the heck is
wrong with me?

"Subuan mo siya, Mommy!"

Subuan ko siya? Mabilis bumalik sa isip ko 'yung pagtanong ko kay Reeve dati. Gosh!
I just realized how sexual it sounded!

"Come on, Yasmin," Reeve said, his eyes were playful. "Subo daw o."

Ang loko mukhang natutuwa pa. Naiimigine ko tuloy pedro penduko niyang nagtatalon
sa tuwa.

"Ugh!" I moaned loudly.

Just when I realized what I did, I noticed that Reeve suddenly became silent, eyes
darkened. O baka guni-guni ko lang.

Tinusok ko ang ilang nahiwang barbecue. I leaned in front and held at the headrest
of his seat. Itinapat ko iyon sa labi niya.

"Kain ka na," I spoke softly.

Reeve nodded before he took it in his mouth. Napaawang pa ang labi ko dahil ang
sexy ng pag kain niya.

Luh! Nahihibang na ata ako! Pati 'yung pagsubo niya, sexy sa paningin ko?! Aba, 'di
pwede 'yung ganon!

Bawal ang marupok.

Iniwas ko ang tingin ko nang ngumuya siya. His jaw looked so hot as it moves
because of how manly he looked. I just had to look away!

"One more," Reeve said.

Sinunod ko agad. Lumapit ulit ako para maitapat ko ang pagkain sa labi niya. My
lips parted when his lips grazed my thumb because the car suddenly accelerated.

Reeve licked his lower lip and smirked before I automatically pulled away with wide
eyes.

He didn't just do that!

"Is it yummy, Daddy?"

"Super," Reeve smiled at him and glanced at me momentarily.

Hindi naman nagtagal ay nakarating din kami sa site. I looked calm on the outside
but I was actually panicking on the outside.

"We're here! We're here!" Excited na sigaw ni Kiel.

"Careful, anak," Reeve chuckled while assisting Kiel out of the car. "Someone's
excited." He grinned.

Despite of my nervousness, I could not help but smile when Reeve carried Kiel who
extended his arms for him. Both of them were smiling widely. Even their smiles look
the same! Parehong gwapo at makalaglag-panty.

Kahit bata pa si Kiel, malakas na ang charisma niya.

Reeve locked the door before he faced me. I sent him a questioning smile when he
stared at me.
"Bakit?" Tanong ko.

Reeve shook his head. Then, he only motioned me to walk first.

Nauna nga ako.

"Daddy, do we have the hat for the head? The blue one?"

"Yes, we have a hard hat. But the blue one is for the workers. I'll give you the
white one. It's the one your Mom uses," he explained.

The gray one is for the site visitors but that isn't necessary anyway.

"Yes Daddy!"

Napawi ang ngiti ko nang maramdaman ko ang paghawak ni Reeve sa kamay ko habang
naglalakad kami. He intertwined our hands while he's carrying Kiel.
I bit my lip and did not dare look at him. Dama ko naman ang pag-iinit ng pisngi
ko.

I breathed in relief when I have not seen any signs of Paolo and Jason.

Since we drove hours from Manila, the sun's out already. Kaya mainit.

Kinuha ko ang susi ng office ni Reeve mula sa kanya. Ako na ang nagbukas ng pinto
niya kasi buhat niya si Kiel na panay ang kwento sa kanya.

I immediately removed my jacket and walked to turn on the aircon. Now I'm on my
cropped fitted shirt that shows a little of my flat tummy.

"I want to go to see engineers Daddy!" Kiel quickly complained when he sensed that
Reeve is leaving.

"I'll check the site first. Daddy will come back. We'll go then after," saad ni
Reeve. "Is that okay with you, buddy?"

Sunod-sunod na tumango si Kiel. Sumaludo pa. Natawa tuloy kami.

"Yes, Sir! Daddy Sir!"

"Stay with Mommy for the meantime, hmm?" Reeve fixed Kiel's shirt before he looked
at me.

"Go," I gave him a small smile.

Reeve nodded and walked towards me, giving me a soft kiss on the cheek which
surprised me.

When he left, I was blushing like a teen.

Ilang beses na akong nagba-blush! Hindi na 'to makatarungan! Self, umayos ka naman!

"Mommy, why your face super red?" Tinuro ng anak ko ang pagmumukha kong namumula.

"Uhh...uhhh, it's hot anak! Mainit hehe," pagpapalusot ko sabay paypay sa sarili
ko.
I sighed in relief when Kiel started wandering around his Dad's office, not minding
my nervousness.

"Phew!" Pinunasan ko ang noo ko.

Dala naman ni Kiel ang mga laruan niya. Hindi rin naman magtatagal si Reeve doon at
babalik din agad. Kiel can play for the meantime while waiting for his Dad to
return.

Tinignan ko ang mga ballpen ni Reeve na nasa table niya. I nodded in satisfaction
when I saw some G-tech and sign pens. I saw a cool black pen that has nice style.
Ot looked expensive. Kinuha ko iyon at sinubukang isulat sa maliit na notepad na
nakita ko.

"Oh, I like this," I chuckled before putting it back.

Tinignan ko si Kiel na nakahiga sa sofa ni Reeve habang nilalaro ang mga laruan
niya.

My phone rang.
"Hello!" Masayang bungad ko kay Livy.

[Bar tayo mamaya ha. Ako na magpapaliwanag sa anak mo na hihiramin muna kita kahit
isang gabi lang!] Livy said loudly.

"May problema ka?" I asked worriedly.

[Porke mag-aaya ng bar, problemado na? Di ba pwedeng happy lang, walang ending,
ganurn?!]

I pursed my lips. It's almost noon. Sigurado naman akong hindi siya nakainom pero
bakit parang tanga 'to?

"Sige, ipagpaalam mo na rin ako kay Tatay," I said.

[Pati pa ba sa ex mo? Kailangan rin?] She hauntingly said, making me roll my eyes.

"Bahala ka," I scoffed. "Sige, sasamahan kita. Alam ko namang si Captain Esguerra
laman ng utak mo ngayon."
[Hoy hindi ah!]

"In-denial ka pa," I laughed. Lumapit ako sa may dulo ng office at tumalikod.

[Ah basta! Sasama rin daw 'yung tropa kasi dadamayan daw ako. Mga impakta talaga]
Livy laughed heartily.

I smiled.

"Oo nga, miss ko sila."

[Sila, miss mo? Ako hindi?]

"May sinabi ba ako?!

[Wala! Pero parang ganun.]

"Nako, Olivia Bautista. Assuming ka ha," I chuckled.

[Kaya nga kami nag-break,] I heard her whisper something. Pero hindi ko
naintindihan. 'Yung break lang ang narinig ko.

"Break? Ano ulit?"

[Anyway, kamusta? Have you talked to Reeve about Kiel?] She changed the topic
rather.

Na-guilty ako bigla. Hindi ko pa pala nasasabi sa kanya na nagkilala na ni Kiel ang
Daddy niya.

"Uhm, about that, Reeve found""

"HOY!"

I stopped talking when I heard a loud scream.

Agad akong humarap para tignan kung sino iyon. At nalaglag ang panga ko nang makita
sina Paolo at Jayson na mapuputla ang mga mukha.

They haven't noticed me yet, it seemed.

[Hey, what's that? Who screamed?] Livy asked.

"Oh my gosh, Livy, I'll get back at you later. Bye muna," I ended the call and
tried to absorb the situation.

"Hello po!" Kiel waved at them.

My eyes widened when suddenly, the two engineers began shouting.

"Hoy puta! Tiyanak!" Paolo tumbled back and fell on the ground.

"Ano 'yan?! Ngumingiti, pare! Nag-hello pa!" Jason shakily said.

Napaawang ang labi ko nang mag-walling siya sa pintuan na nakasarado.

Naiwan akong napanganga nang dali-dali silang nagsitakbuan palabas. Nadapa pa si

Paolo pero agad din tumayo at kumaripas ng takbo.

When I looked at Kiel, he was frowning like how Reeve frowns.

"Mommy, they're crazy," inayos ni Kiel ang buhok niya.

When I realized what happened, I bursted out laughing. Lumapit ako sa anak ko at
gigil na hinalikan ang pisngi niya.

Bwisit na Paolo 'yun! Tawagin ba namang tiyanak ang anak ko! Also Jason!

"Who were those, Mommy?"

"They are your Dad's friends. Engineers sila. Do you want to talk to them?" I
ruffled his hair.
"They're takot naman Mommy," nagtatakang sabi ni Kiel. "Takbo sila oh!" Turo niya
sa pintuan.

Sakto namang bumukas iyon at lumitaw ulit sina Paolo at Jason na hinihingal pa.
Mukhang katatakbo lang. Sunod kong nakita si Reeve na pumasok. His face is serious.

"Ayun Engineer! 'Yung tiyanak na sinasabi namin!" Jason said  while pointing a
finger at Kiel.

"Oh, so scary!" Paolo hugged his body protectively, looking so horrified.

Nagkatitigan kami ni Reeve. I bit my lip to suppress my laugh while he scowled at

the two.

"Tiyanak?" Reeve raised a challenging brow at them.

Saglit na natahimik ang dalawa. Nawala kay Reeve ang atensyon nila. Suddenly, they
stared at Kiel with their mouths agaped.

"Luhh," Jason murmured.

Papalit-palit na ngayon ang tingin nila kay Kiel at kay Reeve. 

"Pre, bakit ano.." Paolo tapped Jason's shoulder who's looking as confused like
him. "Ba't magkamukha?"

He pointed at Kiel and moved his finger to Reeve.

"Daddy, sama ako site!" Kiel excitedly said, running to Reeve's direction,
extending his arms.

Agad siyang binuhat ni Reeve at hinalikan sa sentido.

"DADDY?!" Paolo and Jason shouted in sync.

"Tatay ka, bossing?!" Jason's eyes were wide.

"Oh fuck!" Mura ni Paolo dahil sa gulat.

"What's fuck po?" Kiel asked innocently.

Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko.

"Engineer Galvante!" I gasped at Paolo.

"Paolo," Reeve seriously said.

"Oh may gulay! Ano bata.." napakamot si Paolo sa batok at kinakabahang natawa nang
matanggap niya ang masasamang tingin galing sa amin ni Reeve.

"Fuck is uhh ano... fakfak!" Paolo's face looked so contorted. A mix of surprise,
nervousness, confusion and guilt. "You know the fakfak? In english, wings!"

He even flopped his arms like a bird.

Jason was still in the state of shock. His eyes were on Reeve and Kiel.
Napaawang ang labi ko nang kabado siyang lumapit kila Reeve at Kiel. I was keenly
anticipating what his next move was.

Sinapo ko ang bibig ko para pigilan ang pagtawa nang sundutin niya ang pisngi ni
Kiel at parang napapasong lumayo.

Jason's face brightened.

"Totoo siya, pare!" Natutuwang balita niya kay Paolo.

Parang mga baliw.

I sighed after writing a doodle of my name on Reeve's note that I took. Ginamit ko
yung designer ballpen na nagustuhan ko. The cool one.

Reeve took something from his pocket which I haven't got a good look at. He placed
something on his hand. Hindi ko na lang pinansin.

Ang daming tanong nila Paolo at Jason sa anak ko. Maski si Reeve ay nailing bago
naglabas ng dokumento mula sa drawer niya.  He scanned it before glancing at my not
so polished doodle.
Wala naman siyang komento. Tumaas lang ang gilid ng labi niya tsaka na siya lumapit
sa gawi ni Kiel.

"Sino mas pogi, dude? Si pareng Paolo o si pangit na Jason?" Walang hiyang tanong
ni Paolo kay Kiel.

Pinapagitnaan nila ang bata.

"Ano sabi mo?" Angal agad ni Jason na bineletan lamang ni Paolo."Unfair!"

Bago pa makasagot si Kiel, nakalapit na ng tuluyan si Reeve sa kanya kaya agad

nagpabuhat si Kiel sa kanya.

"Tama na 'yan," saway niya sa dalawa.

Tumayo na ako mula sa swivel chair ni Reeve na inupuan ko.

"Wear your jacket," Reeve told me when he noticed the exposed skin on my belly.
"It's hot," I complained.

"Kunyari 'di kami nakikinig," epal ni Paolo at awkward na natawa matapos siyang
makatanggap ng seryosong tingin mula kay Reeve.

"Wear it. Maraming trabahador," striktong baling ni Reeve sa akin.

Jason faked a cough.

"Site na, Daddy o!" Kiel told his Dad in his cute voice.

"Yes. Just tell mommy to wear her jacket," he even used Kiel as his card!

"Mommy, wear your jacket po!" my son directed.

"Sure, baby," I pinched his cheek.

Reeve raised a brow at me when I frowned at him. At the end, I smiled sarcastically
before I went to get my jacket. I wore it quickly before walking towards them.

"Attitude pa," Reeve whispered.

"Paki mo," I scowled and faked a smile at him when Kiel looked at me.

Reeve laughed alone.

Nakasunod naman sina Jason at Paolo na naghaharutan. They're talking about

something that I can't hear. Nagtatawanan pa.

Life is getting weirder day by day huh.

I was looking at the ground while following Reeve who's carrying Kiel in his arm.
Ngunit napatigil ako sa paglalakad nang tumigil si Reeve sa paglalakad.

Nag-angat ako ng tingin at nagtataka siyang tinignan.

"Why did you..."

"Come closer," Reeve cut me off by reaching for my hand. He interlocked it and
winked at me when my lips parted in shock.

"SPEEEEEED!" The two engineer shouted from the back.

"Malalaman mo, kahit kailan... Hawak kamay! 'Di kita iiwan sa paglakbay, dito sa
mundong walang katiyakan!" Paolo began singing.

Ginamit niya pa na mikropono 'yung kamay niya habang bumibirit nang lingunin ko
sila.

Jason laughed loudly while clapping supportively at his friend.

Reeve just shook his head. Si Kiel naman tinakpan ang tenga niya kaya sa halip na
nakakaramdam ako ng hiya, natawa ako.

"Luh, pangit daw boses mo Pao! Ayaw nung bata o!"

"Ginintuang boses meron ako, iscuse mi!" Paolo countered in his so feminine voice.

"Uy gusto rin ng ganon! Anakan mo nga rin ako, Paolo!" Jason suddenly told Paolo.
"Para magmukha tayong happy fam!"

Nagulat ako sa narinig. What

the heck?!

"Yuck! Pucha! 'Di tayo talo, animal ka! Ew!" Umilag si Jason nang ambagan siya ng
suntok ni Paolo.

Instead of laughing, I got distracted when I felt something on Reeve's hand. His
left is holding my right hand. It felt a little cold.

Ano 'yon? Parang may kakaiba.

I tensed. Suddenly, I got anxious. So in order to satiate my confusion, I tried to

glance at Reeve's hand.

Nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan ko nang may mapansin ako. Then it slowly sank in my
head.
He's wearing a ring. A ring!

Reeve stopped when I stopped walking.

My head is in turmoil! Why is he wearing a ring? Is he engaged? Or perhaps

married?!

"Yasmin?" Reeve called to get my attention.

What I could answer was a blank stare. Binawi ko ang kamay ko sa kanya at tumikhim.

His brows furrowed while looking at my face.

I looked away before he could even see through me. He looked like he was examining
my expressions.

The mere though of him being tied to another woman was painful. Paano si Kiel?
Paano ang anak ko? Will he be separated from his Dad again? It would break his
heart if he would know it.
I glanced at Kiel and kissed his cheek.

Natahimik na rin 'yung dalawang inhinyero sa likod.

Nauna akong naglakad. But Reeve caught my arm.

"What is it? Is there anything wrong?" He asked in his soft voice. He looked
worried.

It could have melted me right away. But no, after taking a sight of a ring wrapped
around his ring finger, my system is being haunted by several emotions I myself
can't name!

Why is he wearing a ring?!

"Nothing. Naiinitan lang ako," binawi ko ulit ang kamay ko.

Reeve's lips parted when I shot him a glare. Iniwas ko agad ang tingin ko at
nagpatuloy sa paglalakad.

Nanikip ang dibdib ko. My heart felt heavy. And suddenly, my eyes became glassy. I
can't believe I am being emotional all of a sudden.

But who... who's the woman?

I bit my lip when the corner of my eyes began to water. Is he married? Why does it
hurt so much?

.....
09/01/20
Tuesday pm.

Hey, slow updates will be made starting today. Online classes have started already
and I've been too busy with a lot of homeworks I need to finish. Assignments given
are continuous. Mahirap ang mga pinapagawa nila tapos madami pa. I've written this
chapter for a week, mahirap kasi isingit sa sched ang pagsusulat tapos sabog pa
utak ko sa paggawa ng homeworks at pagbabasa ng mga modules.

Anyway, salamat sa paghihintay. I hope you are all well and safe. As much as
possible, let's stay home as contribution to the society in fighting this pandemic.

        Chapter 46 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
Paki basa:

It's been too long huh? naging busy tayo masyado, pasensya na. I'm trying to aim
for the dean's list kasi. Finals na namin next week for the first sem so di ko pa
din sure kung baka after noon e may update ulit.

Attention!
For now, go back on the latter chapters and read it before proceeding to this. Baka
kasi nakalimutan niyo na ang ganapan, kailangan niyong balikan ang mga nakaraang
kabanata para matandaan lol

Hinabaan ko na ang chap na to para naman makabawi ako sa inyo. Pa-vote and comment
na rin for inspiration, wala akong jowa e, kayo na lang mga jinojowa ko haha

maligayang pagbabasa.

Yasi
"Are you mad at me?" Reeve managed to cope with my fast pace.

"No."

"Then why do you look like you want to behead me multiple times?" He questioned,
not giving up.

I couldn't look at him! The corner of my eyes are starting to tear up. He can't see
me this way I can't let him see me looking like shit.

"I'm just not in the mood," I spoke softly so he would stop trying to seek a glance
of my face.
"Nag-away, pre?" Rinig kong bulong ni Engineer Guzman habang naglalakad kami
papuntang main site.

"Akala ko ba happy fam? Ba't may away, uy?" Paolo retorted in a whisper.

When we got there, the first one that I saw was Engineer Castro who is looking at
the construction going on in front of her. Beside her was Engineer Romero who is
smiling widely while telling her something. Chismis ata?

Architect Germain is busy checking the materials at the side. She was frowning
after she touched the texture of the hallowblocks delivered.

But the moment to turned her head sidewards, she saw me quickly. Kumaway agad siya.

I smiled and waved back, ignoring the fact that my heart is clenching at the though
of the ring on Reeve's finger.

Lumapit ako kila Joana at Lisel.

"Engineer De Marco is not replying on my texts. So I am not sure if he's coming to

check the site today," Lisel said, making my brows furrow.

"Same here. Di sumasagot, tinatawagan ko kanina pa," Joana countered.

"Hayss, miss ko na si Engineer," Lisel sighed as if so problematic.

Bakit ko nga ba nakalimutan. Manliligaw sila ni Reeve, diba?

"Hey," I greeted casually.

Hindi na ako ngumiti pa dahil magmumukha lang na pilit. Siguro, hindi rin nila alam
na may asawa na si Reeve.

This is chaotic! May kumikirot sa bandang dibdib ko.

"Architect Alvares!" Both the girls gasped.

"Hindi ka namin napansin jan, Architect. Good afternoon!" Lisel said and chuckled
nervously.

Of course you haven't noticed me because you were busy talking about the head
Engineer of this project.

"Nasaan si Engineer De Marco kasiĢ"

Tumigil si Joana sa pagtanong sa akin nung tapikin siya ni Lisel sa balikat. Their
eyes went wide and their jaws slacked while looking at a certain direction.

Sinundan ko ang tinitignan nila pero napakunot ang noo ko nang makita lang si
Reeve. I pursed my lips when I found Paolo carrying Kiel while walking towards the
safe side of the site. Jason was following beside them while talking to Kiel. They
all looked happy while here I am, looking unpleased with the mere thought of Reeve
being with someone else.

"H-hi Engineer De Marco!" The girls panicked.

I just sighed. Nalaglag ang panga nila kasi ano? Kasi ang gwapo ni Reeve? Why am I
not surprised?

"Hey," Reeve simply greeted them before he turned to look at me.

"Magkasabay po ba kayong dumating ni Architect Alvares?"

Hindi nila napansin si Kiel dahil na kay Reeve lahat ng atensyon nila.   

"Uhh, yeah," Engineer De Marco lazily responded.

"I think I have to change the floor plan of the gym area. It needs more refinement.
Nakukulangan ako," bulong ko habang nakatingin sa nasimulang construction ng
building.
I smiled back when a worker glanced at my direction and smiled widely.

"Ant ganda niyo po, ma'am!" Someone waved as well.

Pero napatigil ang dalawa sa pagngiti sa akin nung may bumatok sa kanila.

"Tumigil kayo huy," Untag noon. "Malilintikan kayo kay Engineer De Marco sige," he
whispered something at them which I did not hear.

I frowned when their eyes widened suddenly.

"Is there something wrong?"

I pursed my lips when I heard Reeve's voice from behind.

"Nothing's is wrongses po, Engineer!" Kabadong tumawa 'yung isa.

Ano daw?
"Sobrang blue ng langit ngayon! Whoo ang init, pare!" Nag-iwas sila ng tingin.

"Mga ulul," nahihiyang sabi naman nung isa saka niya nilapitan si Reeve.

They talked as I went towards the rocky part of the site. Hindi na ako nag-abalang
tignan si Reeve.

Padabog akong naglakad. Sinipa ko pa yung bato na nakita ko dahil sa inis. I don't
know! I am tearing but I don't want to cry at the same time. Naiinis rin ako at
nagagalit ng 'di ko maintindihan.

Lintik na singsing 'yun.

Inilabas ko saglit ang phone ko nang mag-ring iyon. And I almost sighed when
Benjamin's name registered. Since I wasn't sure of the reason for this call, I just
answered it. I still work under Laise Corporation, and he's a boss there.

"Mr. Almonte?"

"Hey, sweetheart," he chuckled.

Tumingala ako sa langit at napabuntong hininga nang maalala ko ang singsing sa

kamay ni Reeve. Pesteng singsing ka, sarap mong alisin sa kamay niya. Nakakagigil
lang ah!
"I think you called the wrong number, sir."

"Come on, Yasmin. Stop calling me sir. I'm your future boyfriend."

I rolled my eyes and snorted secretly. Hindi ko alam kung feelingero ba siya o ano.
May amats 'to sa isip.

"Weh?" I replied boredly. He just laughed it off.

"I have a party to attend to tonight. Can you accompany me? Please?" Benjamin is
using his sweet voice on me.

Why won't it work?

"I can't. Magpasama ka na lang sa iba, Ben," casual kong sabi.

"Did you not miss me? Kasi ako, miss na kita. Gusto kitang makita," he said.

Nailing lang ako. Ano 'to? Lasing vibes ba siya? Sobrang tapang ha. Sana gan'to
'yung iba jan.
Ah kainis!

"Benjamin," mariin kong sabi sa pangalan niya.

"Are you still not over your ex, huh?" He chuckled humorlessly. "Is he the reason
why you can't entertain other men?"

"I have to go. Work," simpleng sabi ko at pinatay na ang tawag.

"He's so stressful!" I complained before ruffling my hair frustratedly.

Feeling boyfriend ang peg.

Kung sana hindi si Reeve at 'yung singsing niya sa kamay ang laman ng utak ko
ngayon, baka wala ako ngayon dito sa dulong bahagi ng site kundi sa tabi niya! Sana
hindi ako nagmumukmok!

I called Livy to remind her about tonight's gala. Baka kasi makalimutan niya e
kailangan ko pa naman ngayong maglabas ng kinikimkim na sama ng loob.

Ngumiti ako ng malawak pagkakita ko kay Kiel. Nakatingala siya sa akin at may
gwapong ngiti sa labi.
"Dilim ka ba, mommy?!"

"Bakit, anak?" I eyed Jason and Paolo who were beside my son. They were stifling
their grins.

"Kasi dati nasisilaw ako sa dami ng chix pero nung dumating ka, wala na akong
makitang iba! BOOM!" Malakas na banat ng anak ko.

Nagpalakpakan naman ang dalawang inhinyero na parang baliw. Suportadong suporta ang
pinagtuturo sa anak ko, jusko!

"Meron isa pa, Mommy!"

Before I could even respond, Kiel already started his another banat.

"Pag-ibig ko sa'yo ay parang utot, mahal. Kahit anong pagpipigil ko, maamoy pa din,
'di man ako umamin. Ganun kalakas love ko sa'yo, ayieut!" Kiel banged his chest
like a man.

"Ugh, ang gwapo!"

"Ayun oh!"
The two guys clapped for him. Si Kiel naman tuwang-tuwa kahit paniguradong hindi
niya alam kung ano ang pinagsasasabi niya.

I also clapped for my son. Nailing ako sa dalawa.

"Ang corny ng tinuturo niyo sa anak ko ha," I couldn't help but laugh.

"Engineer De Marco! Sabay na tayong kumain ng lunch!"

I heard footsteps from behind. My forehead creased when I saw Engineer Castro,
following Reeve. May nang-aakit na ngiti sa labi niya habang nakatitig ng husto sa
tatay ng anak ko.

"Eat with Engineer Romero instead," Reeve pursed his lips and looked at Kiel.

"Daddy!" Mabilis tumakbo si Kiel papunta kay Reeve at nagpabuhat rito.

Reeve immediately carried him and looked back at Lisel. Ngayon, nakaawang ang bibig
nito at may 'di makapaniwalang ekspresyon sa mukha niya habang nakatingin kay Kiel.

This is what I've been anticipating before we went here. Hindi na ako nagulat na
makita siyang gulat. As if she saw a ghost
"Oh my," she covered her mouth.

Engineer De Marco on the other hand wasn't paying attention at her. Sa halip ay
kinakausap niya si Kiel.

"I'm supposed to tour my son around. You took him from me," he glared at Paolo and
Jason.

"Sorry Bossing! Ang cute kasi e! Bibo pa gaya ko!" Paolo scratched his chin and
laughed.

"Mama mo bibo," pambabara ni Reeve sa kanya.

I bit my lip. Si Jason tinawanan si Paolo na sumimangot.

"Daddy? Laruan ka ba?" Singit bigla ng anak namin. Heto na naman siya.

Impluwensya 'to nina Paolo e!

"Why, son?" See? English pa sumagot ang tatay.

"Gusto ko kasi pagmamay-ari lang kita para pwede kita paglaruan," Kiel ended it
with a wink that sent me laughing.

"Patay," Jason whispered.

Si Paolo naman nanlalaki ang nga mata. Umurong ang dalawa at kinakabahang
nginitihan si Reeve nang mapatingin ito sa kanila.

"Ahh ano, sisibat muna kami. Kasi a-ano.. pinapatawag kami sa ano..." Paolo raised
his hands.

"Jason!" Jason shouted his own name like a girl. "Ayun o! Narinig ko pangalan ko.
May kailangan ata sila sa a-akin."

I mentally face palmed at how crazy they are acting up right now. Mahina akong
natawa nung parang mga baliw silang kumaripas ng takbo palayo.

"Bye guys! Bye pareng pogi!" Pahabol pa na sigaw ni Paolo at kinawayan si Kiel.

Now we're left with Engineer Castro.

"M-may anak ka na, Engineer?" At talagang hindi pinalampas ni Lisel ang pagtatanong
kay Reeve.
Tinignan ko ang kuko ko para hindi ipahalatang nakikinig ako.

"Why did they go away, Dad?"

"They had to do something, bud," Reeve messed his hair and kissed Kiel's forehead
before turning to face Lisel.

"Yeah, he's my kid," he muttered lazily and glanced at me.

Nakitaan ko ng disappointment ang mga mata ni Lisel. She looked hurt.

"G-ganun ba, Engineer?" She swallowed the lump in her throat. "S-sino ang nanay?"

I bit my cheek inwardly. Bakit tinanong pa 'yan? It seems like a natural question
for her though.

Tinignan ko si Reeve na nasa akin na pala ang buong atensyon. I was anticipating
him to respond but I did not expect him to hold my hand.

I raised a brow at him. I frowned when the corner of his lips raised.

"Architect Alvares," Reeve replied directly at her before he shocked me by kissing

me on my temple.
Maski si Lisel ay nagulat. Lalo na nang makita niya ang ginawa ni Reeve.

"You?!" Hysterical na tanong ni Lisel. Wow, kailangang high-pitched?

As I expected, unbelief painted her face.

"Kiel, say hi to Engineer Lisel."

Sinunod naman agad ni Kiel ang sinabi ng ama.

"Hi po, Engineer! You're pretty," he smiled cheekily.

Ikinagulat iyon ni Engineer Castro.

"H-hi," Lisel looked like she can't formulate any word to say. Gulat na gulat.

"If you need something, appeal to Engineer Galvante or Guzman for deliberation."
"S-sige, Engineer," Lisel sounded like she's about to cry.

I had no comment because I know she likes him so much.

"Your mom's the prettiest, son," rinig ko pa na bulong ni Reeve sa anak namin bago
hinigpitan ang paghawak sa kamay ko nung tinangka kong bawiin iyon.

"Yes, daddy. Most beautiful," Kiel whispered back at him.

I looked away to hide my blush. Mag-ama talaga, 'di ko keri! Pero nung maalala ko
yung singsing, nawala ang ngiti ko.

"What do I do now, Livy?! He's got a ring! Oh my gosh! Do you think he's married?
Have I intruded his relationship with his girl?!"

"Will you calm your tits? Don't jump into conclusions right away!" Livy retorted
back on the line.

Masama pa ang loob niya sa akin dahil ngayon ko lang nasabi sa kanya na nagkita na
sina Kiel at Reeve. She literally threw lots of swearing at me.

I called her because I couldn't calm down after we got home.    Nasa loob ng bahay
sina Reeve at Kiel. Probably, they are upstairs. I'm here at the backyard.
"How can't I when the father of my child is wearing a damn ring?! Kiel just met his
Dad. Ano na lang ang mararamdaman niya kapag nalaman niyang may ibang kinakasama
pala ang tatay niya?" Sinabunutan ko ang sarili ko.

"Is that the only reason? Si Kiel lang ba ang maaapektuhan? I'm sure as hell not."

"Livy naman," I grunted because I know she is super right. "Kahit na! Reeve might
be tied to someone else. That's the problem!"

"How can you be so sure? Did you ask him straightforwardly?"

"No, I did not."

"Tanga," mura ni Livy sa akin. "Edi tanungin mo muna! Assuming ka ghorl."

"Am I?" I pouted. Assuming nga ba talaga ako?

"Sarap mong bigwasan! Ask him first and talk to him seriously. Consult him about it
before you think things that aren't really productive for the both of you,"
pangangaral ni Livy sa akin.

"Takot ako," that was an honest answer from me.

"Ano pauunahin mo? Takot o sagot? Mamili ka."

"Wow, sana inapply mo 'yan noong kayo pa ni Captain Esguerra!" I chuckled

haughtily.

"Namo ka."

"Love you," I smiled.

I sighed after putting on make-up. Nasabi ko na kay Tatay na may lakad ako ngayong
gabi. Nabanggit ko na rin kay Reeve. Minsan lang naman ako lumalabas, hindi naman
palagi. And I always make sure that someone will watch over Kiel while I'm away.
Nariyan naman si Reeve.

Nasa kalagitnaan ako ng pag-apply ng pulang lipstick nung marinig ko ang pagbukas
ng pintuan. The footsteps were peculiarly silent.

I pursed my lips after on some lipstick before putting it on the bag that I'm
using. I checked my hair which was done into a bun with some curled lose strands on
the sides of my face. I looked neat but flirty.

Nakarinig ako ng pagtikhim kaya nilingon ko ang pinanggalingan noon. I found Reeve
sitting at the edge of the bed, staring at me. Nagulat ako ngunit hindi ko
pinahalata. Nahuli ko siyang nakatingin sa nakahantad kong hita ngunit agad siyang
tumingin sa mukha ko, marahil naramdaman ang titig ko. Asa pa 'ko!
"Aalis ka na?" He asked.

"Si Kiel?"

"With your Dad."

"Anong ginagawa mo dito sa kwarto?"

"You're leaving already?" He asked again, refusing to answer my question.

Humarap ako sa salamin at tinignan ang kabuuan ko. I'm wearing a maroon button-up
skirt that halts 2-inches above my knees with it's cropped sleeveless top that
shows my belly. I partnsred it with white slip-ons. I don't feel like wearing heels
tonight. Since it's hot, I just brought with me a cardigan to cover myself if ever
it gets a little cold. I wore a pair of cute silver earings which design is a
dragonfly with a diamond on it's top.

Sinulyapan ko si Reeve dahil natahimik siya. I found him staring back at me.

"Can I come?" He asked cutely.

I glanced at the ring on his finger before shaking my head. No matter how cute he
looked in asking, it doesn't change the fact that there's a probability that he's
already taken.
Paulit-ulit na lang ako pero hindi talaga matanggal sa isip ko yun!

"Girls night out 'yun, Reeve. Hindi puwede," matigas kong sabi.

"That's what you're wearing?" He pointed at my outfit.

I felt offended on the way he's frowning at my clothes. Ganito naman dapat ang suot
'pag nagbabar. What does he expect?

"Yes. May masama ba?" Nanghahamon kong tanong.

Reeve just sighed and shook his head.

"You're too sexy. Pwede bang takpan mo na lang mukha mo para 'di nila makita?"

Luh, ano daw?

"What did you say?"

Tama ba 'yung narinig ko? Kasi kung oo, hindi ko alam kung paano tutugon!
"Sama ako, please," Reeve looked at me like a kid. Para siyang bata na magtatampo
kapag tinanggihan.

"Kiel would look for you. Remember, you volunteered to watch out for him, right?"

Engineer De Marco became silent. He looked at the floor. I waited for him to look
at me agaid.

"Tabi pa kayo matulog, diba?" I continued.

"Gusto ko sumama," he whispered something while looking angrily at what I'm

wearing. Anong masama sa suot ko at ganyan siya makatingin?

"May sinasabi ka?" Malditang tanong ko.

At the end, he shook his head.

"Can I drive you at the bar then?" Reeve sounded so calm. "Will you let me?"

I could hardly remember the reason why I am mad at him. And why does his simple
glance makes my heart flutter?! This is unfair.
"Susunduin ako ni Livy. I'm all good."

Kinuha ko ang bag ko. I put my phone inside my before checking myself on the full
size mirror again.

"So you did not ask him yet?"

Tumungga ako sa tequila na bigay ni Gale.

"I don't want to! I won't take it if he would tell me that he's in love with
another girl!" I giggled and motioned Gale to give me more.

"Lasing na 'yan," Gale said.

"True. Obviously!" Aliyah seconded.

"Hope everyone mabilis malasing!" Gale shouted and glared at her bottle of beer.

"Who's drunk?!" I asked and tried to reach for the bottle of tequila but Livy
grabbed it away.
"Papaano ka makakasiguro kung takot kang komprontahin siya? Gagang 'to!" Gigil na
hinila ni Livy ang buhok ko.

"Aray!" I also slapped her hand.

Napaiwas ako ng tingin nung makita ko si Louise na may kaharutan. The man looks so
handsome!

"Gusto ko rin ng ganon!" I complained.

Sinundan nila Ali ang tinitignan ko. They also grunted when Louise aggressively
french kissed the man. She even sat on his lap.

"Nang-iinggit," I cried frustratedly.

"You two go up and do that in a closed room!" Gale shouted at them.

Louise just giggled. The man's eyes were on her. Yung tipong si Louise lang ang
nakikita talaga nito.

I'm jealous! I want that too!

I drank another shot before standing up. Gumewang ako ng slight pero hinawakan ako
ni Aliyah na malapit lang sa akin.

"Huy, okay ka lang girl?" She asked worriedly.

I winked at her before walking towards the cubicle. Nagulat ako nang makita ko si
Robi sa may entrance ng bar.

"Oh my gosh!" I squealed and ran towards him. "Roberto!"

Humalakhak ako nung magmura siya.

"Aray ko! Ang sakit mo namang yumakap!" He hugged me back before showing me how
disgusted he looked while patting my back.

"Arte mo ha!"

"Tangina, lasing ka na naman ba?" I found him sniffing me.

"No!" I denied quickly. Lumayo ako kaunti sa kanya para hindi niya maamoy yung alak
na nainom ko.

But who am I kidding? Robi knows it well.

"Sinungaling," he raised a brow at me.

Nakipagtapatan ako ng tingin ngunit sa huli ay napabuntong hininga ako. Robi shook
his head. I saw him look at my outfit and grimaced before removing his jacket. I
sent him a questioning look when he handed it to me.

"Gagawin ko dito?" I asked curiously.

"Suotin mo, tanga," Robi almost rolled his eyes at me. "Kinakain ba 'yan?"

I giggled.

"Robi, ang pogi mo talaga!" I chuckled like a flirt. Tinulungan niya akong isuot
'yung jacket niya.

When I'm done, he frowned.

"Sa'n 'yung iba? Tangina naman. Puyat ako. Wala pa akong tulog, galing akong lipad
tapos tatawag kayo kasi nasobrahan inom niyo? Ano ako? Taga-bantay ng lasing? Slash
taga-hatid pa? Taga-sundo?" Robi dramatically held his chest. "Mga user ampotek."

I just chuckled and tip toed to kiss him on the cheek.

Some girls were looking at his direction but he wasn't minding anyone. Natawa na
lang ako dahil wala na silang pag-asa. Malakas tama ng ungas na 'to kay Ava e.

"CR lang ako," paalam ko. Medyo nahihilo na ako.

"Samahan na kita," Robi sighed.

"No. The others are waiting for you. I can handle myself," tinuro ko 'yung CR. "Ang
lapit lang nung banyo o!"

"Kahit na. Tignan mo nga 'yung paligid mo, daming nakamatyag. Kasalanan ko pa kung
may mangyari sa'yo," he scoffed.

I just smiled at Robi.

"Where's your girlfriend?"

"Busy," he sighed. "Di ko pa girlfriend 'yun."

"Akala ko 'di ka makakarating, pre," tinapik ko siya sa balikat.

"Pre?" Robi arched a brow. "Tangina."

I just chuckled while staring at his handsome face. Robi is really good-looking,
there's no denying that.

While I'm peeing, I remembered Reeve's face. Suminghot ako at parang baliw na
natawa.

"Hayup kang gago! Bakit ka may singsing? Sinong may sabing magpatali ka sa iba ha?"
Gusto kong umiyak!

Then I didn't realize what came into me. Inilabas ko ang phone ko. I dialled
Reeve's number.

Parang poso pa 'yung ihi ko na lumalabas. Ang lakas at ang dami ah!

It did not take long before I heard the raspy voice of a familiar man.

"Hey," his husky voice sent shivers down my spine.

Hindi ako umimik. I wiped my feminine part with tissue and put it in the trash.
Inipit ko sa tenga at balikat ko ang phone ko tsaka itinaas ang skirt ko. I groaned
sexily when I struggled.
"Tangina," Reeve muttered on the line.

Umusok agad ang ilong ko.

"Hoy gago! Sinong minumura mo? Ako ba? Alam mo ikaw kairita ka. Gusyo kitang
hampasin ng walis tambo! Sarap mo ring sabunutan. At gustong gusto kong putulin ang
isa sa mga daliri mo nang natanggal 'yung—"

I ended the call before I could even shout the reason why I am mad and hurt at him.

Umiiyak akong lumabas sa banyo. Nadatnan ko si Robi na nagseselpon. He was frowning

while typing something.

"Robi."

He frowned when he saw me.

"Uy, akala ko ba inihi mo na lahat ng ihi mo? Ba't may lumalabas pa rin sa mga mata
mo?" Robi pointed at my tears.

"Robi kasi!" I pulled his hair and slapped his arm.

He laughed.

Sumingkot ako nung inilabas niya ang panyo niya at binigay sa akin.

"Di ko nagamit 'yan. Baka kasi mag-inarte ka pa," he said.

Sinimangutan ko siya tsaka kinuha iyon. I wiped my tears.

"Sino nagpaiyak sa'yo, Yasi? Reresbakan ko."

I cried even more because Robi turned serious now. Halatang tototohanin niya talaga
ang sinabi niya.

"Siga ka na naman," binatukan ko siya at di napigilang matawa ng konti.

All the girls squealed when they saw Robi. Si Louise lang ang hindi nakalapit pa sa
kanya. It's because the man she is with is holding her tightly.

Si Robi naman natahimik sa tabi dahil ang talim ng tingin nung lalaki sa kanya. I
don't know why but it seems like the guy is not in good terms with Robi.
Hinablot ko ang isa pa na bote inubos ang laman noon.

"Hoy gaga!"

I shrieked when Livy pulled my hair.

"Lasing ka na! Ano tingin mo sa alak, tubig?!" Sinabunutan niya ako.

"My hair, Livy! Ilang minuto ko 'yang inayos!" I slapped his hand.

"I want to call Reeve!" I sobbed at her.

"Hays. Relate ako," I heard Gale say, drinking her beer.

Nung inilabas ko ang phone ko, nanlalaki ang mga mata ni Livy.

"No you are not calling him now that you're drunk to even make sense of what you're
saying!"

"Ano ka ba! Kapag lasing, mas totoo ang sinasabi!" I tried to reach for my phone
again
"I am not letting you embarass yourself, Yasmin," she rolled her eyes at me. "Pag
nahimasmasan ka, ako pa sisihin mo dahil di kita napigilan murahin yung ex mong
papa!"

"Bigay mo na ng tumigil sa kakaiyak. Mukhang may miss oh," singit ni Robi.

"Isa ka rin. Magtigil ka jan. 'Wag mong kunsintihin ang babaeng 'to," Livy told him
like a strict Mom.

"Huh?"

"I said, don't encourage her to—"

"Hutdog," Robi said.

I shifted when Livy threw her bag at him. Nasalo naman iyon ni Robi na tawang-tawa.

"You piece of shit!"

"Shit ka din!" Ganti rin ni Robi sa kanya na humahalakhak pa din.

I sighed and drank some liquor again. I'm going to get wasted tonight. Sa dating
condo ko na lang muna ako matutulog. Ayokong umuwi ng ganito. Nakakahiya sa anak
ko. It's a bad influence.

"Livy, grabe! Sinearch ko 'yung kantang binalewala. Alam mo kung ano nakakagulat?"
Robi stated.

"Ano?" Supladang tugon ni Livy

"Pangalan mo 'yung lumabas!" Humagalpak siya ng tawa.

Livy's face turned monstrous.

"Tanga ka! Para sa'yo yang banat na yan e! Sino ba ang iniwan? Diba ikaw?" Livy
countered.

"Waens ko sa'yo, bhie. Sorry I don't talk to bangaws," Robi grinned mischievously.

"Ang ganda ko namang bangaw!"

"Yuck," Robi laughed.

"You know what? Let's dance!" I encouraged the both of them.

Baka magbangayan pa, ang iingay ng mga kaibigan ko.

"Ayoko! 'Di ako dancerist," Robi shook his head and drank on his bottle of beer.

Napabuntong hininga siya nung hilain siya nila Gale at Ali.

I was dancing freely in the dance floor. Napapa-headbang pa ako. Malakas pa akong
natawa nang makita si Robi na awkward na sumasayaw.

"Hindi talaga marunong!" Livy laughed. "Ever since!"

"Bullies," Robi grunted when Gale also teased him.

"At least gwapo ka!" I chuckled. Kahit nanlalabo ang paningin ko, sumasabay pa din
ang katawan ko sa tugtugan.

Napansin ko ang pagdampi ng ng kamay ng isang lalaki sa hita ko. My eyes widened.
Agad kong nilingon iyon at tinulak.

"Bastos ka ah!" I drunkily spat.

"Miss, wala akong ginagawa," he defended himself with that mocking grin.

I glared at him and was about to start a fight when Robi placed his arm on my
shoulder. Tinignan ko siya. His face was deadly while looking at the man in front
of me.

"Itago mo 'yang kamay mo, pre. 'Wag kang bastos kundi babaliin natin 'yan," Robi
stated seriously.

Mukhang natakot naman 'yung lalake kaya humingi ng tawad tsaka mabilis umalis.

"Ayan kasi, sa susunod magpantalon nga kayo!" Iritadong sabi ni Robi hindi lang sa
akin kundi pati kila Aliyah.

The girls and I exchanged looks and smiled. Tinignan ko si Robi.

"Thanks, Captain Guevara!" I pinched his cheek.

Pero mas nagulat ako nung may humigit sa akin palayo kay Robi. My eyes widened when
I saw Reeve glaring at him.

"Engineer," I gasped when I felt his strong arm wrap around my waist possessively.
"Sup, bro," Robi greeted him.

Mahina akong natawa nung pandilatan ako ni Robi na tila nanghihingi ng tulong.

"Hey," Reeve nodded.

When he averted his eyes on me, I lost my smile. Tiannggal ko ang hawak niya sa
akin at naglakad papunta sa veranda. I had to do it without shaking.

"Yasi," I heard him follow me. "Let's go home?"

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. Para akong babaeng may dalaw. Pabago-bago ng mood.

"Ayoko. Bakit ka nandito? Who's looking after Kiel?"

"He's sleeping. I asked your dad to watch him for some minutes since I have to
drive to a bar and get my son's mom who looks drunk," he also glared at me.

I looked away and tried to stop myself from tearing up.

"Go away, Reeve. I want to be alone."

"What did I do?" He asked lowly. "Why are you avoiding me? Have I done something
that made you this upset? "

"Nothing. Umuwi ka na," I shrugged and tried to walk away but he held my arm and
pulled me back. I scowled and glared at him. "What?!"

"I don't know what to do if you cannot tell me what the problem is," his eyes were
piercing into mine, trying to find answers.

"Wala nga diba?" I denied and tried to pull my arm back but he wouldn't let me.

I am not even sure of what I am feeling. Naghahalo halo, hindi ko na maintindihan!

"If I am going home, I am taking you with me," he spoke mightily. "Uwi na tayo
please."

"Ayoko nga! I don't want be in a single car with you!" Sumimangot ako. I sound like
a kid throwing tantrums. It sounds annoying.

"You're mad at me," he stated, looking straight at my eyes.

"I'm not mad," I whispered softly.

We went silent for awhile.

"Why the fuck are you crying?" Reeve pulled me by the waist. His eyes were studying
my face.

It looks like he doesn't know what to do. I just realized that I am breaking down
when he questioned me. Umiiyak na pala ako.

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin pero hinawakan ni Reeve ang baba ko para sa kanya lang ang
tingin ko.

"Dammit, Yasmin. Magsalita ka naman," he sounded desperate.

I sobbed more when he wiped my tears away gently.

Livy is right. I should ask him directly before assuming things, regardless of the
truth. Kesa 'yung ganito ang nararamdaman ko dahil pinapauna ko ang letseng takot
ko.

I held his gaze. He was just looking at me, waiting for me to speak. Hindi ko na
pinalampas ang minutong 'to.
"Reeve, are you married?" I stepped back.

"What?" He frowned confusingly.

"Or are you engaged? Please tell me the truth," I wiped my tears using the back of
my hand.

Reeve's lips parted. He was looking at me with a skeptical look on his face.

"Why are you asking that?" Tanong niya nang makabawi.

"Because of that!" I pointed at his ring finger. "Why are you wearing a ring, huh?!
Who are you tied to? What about Kiel? Ako? How can I tell Kiel that his dad is—"

"Fuck," Reeve whispered.

I cried when he placed his hands around my waist and hugged me tightly. I burried
my face on his neck so I would stiffle my cries.

"This is the reason why you're angry whenever I'm around?" He asked before pulling
away.
"Answer me, Reeve," I demanded. "And don't even lie because–"

I suddenly stopped talking when he held my left hand using his hand that has the
ring on it. My lips parted when in shock when I looked at our hands.

"My ring is the pair of the promise ring I gave you the day we broke up," he told
me.

"W-what do y-you–" naguguluhan akong napanganga.

When I looked at him, he moved his face close to mine and cupped my face. I
swallowed hard as my eyes automatically closed when I felt his lips on mine.

I held his shoulders for support while his hands tightened around my waist to
deepen the kiss. My hand snaked around his nape when he sucked sexily on my lip. I
was already breathing so heavily when he let me go.

"I never entertained any man aside from you," I mumbled.

"I know," he whispered while playing with the ring on my finger.

He caressed my cheek, gazing into me as if I am the most precious gem in his eyes.
"So you don't have a girl?"

"What do you mean? I have you. Only you," Reeve kissed my forehead.

A blush crept on my face but I denied it. Ang rupok dzai!

"Sigurado ka?!"

I moaned and ruffled his hair when he pushed me to the wall, pinning my hands on
top of my head. He attacked my lips with wet kissed, enliving the burning desire I
have for him.

He gripped my waist, kissing me harder. I couldn't help but grind my body against
his. I chuckled when I heard his low groan.

Mas lalong nag-init ang pakiramdam ko. Idagdag pa 'yung alak na nainom ko.

We were both panting when he pulled away. His jaw moved aggressively.

"Next time, don't hesistate to ask me when there's a problem. Getting angry easily
is not recommended, Architect," he kissed my jaw.
"Now I feel stupid."

"Yes, you are. Though you look hot when you're jealous," Reeve chuckled.

Hinampas ko siya sa dibdib. But my vision turned blurry. I tried to focus.

"Who said I'm jealous?" I giggled drunkily before kissing him again.

"Get me home. In bed to be specific," mariin kong sabi sa kanya.

Shock became evident on Reeve's face. He tilted his head, trying to figure out if
I'm joking or not.

"Lasing ka lang. I don't want to take advantage, love," he stepped away from me.
Tila napaaso.

Gumewang ako konti kaya agad akong hinigit ni Reeve para mabalanse ako. I laughed
and snaked my hand on his chest teasingly.

"Kailangan ko ng dilig, Engineer De Marco. Ang tagal na ng six years, malalanta na

pepe ko!" Reklamo ko.

"Your mouth will be the death of me," he massaged his head. Para siyang
nahihirapan.

"Gustk ko 'yung favorite position natin. Doggy style para baon na baon!" I
seductively kissed his lips.

"Love," suway ni Reeve. He gulped when I stared at him.

Nakipagtitigan ako sa kanya. Wala akong balak bumitaw. I bit my lip and played with
the buttons of his polo, trying to seduce him.

Reeve growled.

"Fuck this. I'm tying you on the bed," his jaw clenched before he carried me. "Six
years of sex deprivation is over for me too."

I clung on his nape while he walked us out. But my eyes widened when I noticed
where we are heading.

"Reeve," nagtataka kong tanong sa kanya.

"My pet can't wait," he said seriously.

When we entered the restroom, I was thankful that it was very clean. Reeve
immediately locked the door. Then I gasped when he put me down and turned me around
so I was facing the mirror while he's standing behind me.

"Reeve!"

My eyes widened when he slapped my butt. Unti-unti ay parang nawawala na 'yung

kalasingan ko.

"Are we seriously doing it here?"

"Maybe if you stopped teasing me awhile back,    we could have done it in the car.
But you were irresistible," he held my neck and held my head to the side so he
could kiss me.

My eyes shut when I felt his huge bulge on my ass. I felt submissive when he choked
me lightly.

"Bend over, love," he demanded as I heard him unbuckle his belt. "Faster," he said
and cupped my breast, making me moan when he squeezed them like a starved man and
sucked on my exposed neck.

.....
09-27-20
6:40 pm.

        Chapter 47 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
|Warning. R-18|

Yasi
"Tell me what you want. Hard or slow?"

I gasped when I felt him tug my nipples after he pushed my top up to free my boobs.

"Ah, stop teasing please!"  Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko upang mapigilan ko
ang pag-ungol nang maramdaman ang pagbasa ng ibabang bahagi ko.

Reeve pushed my back down until I was bending over before I felt him push my skirt
up so he can have access on my lower part. He squeezed my butt cheeks before he
spanked it, making me gasp a little.

I had to stifle my moans just as his hand made it's way to touch my wetness.

"Drippin' for me, huh," Reeve smirked.

He was looking at my reaction at the mirror. His dark eyes were darker than the
night. His voice rugged, proving his desires.

I held on the sink's counter when I felt his fingers push my panty to the side to
expose my drench core. A moan escaped my lips when he began playing with my clit.
"Stop teasing, damn you! No foreplays, just put it inside me now–"

"Yes, ma'am," Reeve chuckled before I moaned loudly when he pulled my panties down
and entered his huge length inside me.

We both groaned when he started moving in and out.

"Sikip mo," he gripped my hips.

"What do you expect?! Six years 'yang walang kalaro!"

Reeve laughed before he let me adjust on his size.

"Too big, Reeve!" I tapped the sink when he bent me more so he could pound on me.

I shut my eyes when he hit my G-spot. He located it immediately! He really showed

real speed.

Our heavy breathing can be heard when he began to speed up. Reeve was rough as he
took me hard. The sound of our bodies colliding with each of his thrust was so
erotic. I had to shut myself up so no one outside of the restroom can hear me
despite of the loud music.
When I looked at the mirror, our gazes locked. My body screamed for more when I saw
how lustful Reeve's face was. He was eyeing me the whole time, watching my carnal
expression.

He was pumping fast. I couldn't catch my breath. His other hand was on my neck.

"Reeve!" No matter how hard I try to keep myself silent, Reeve was not making it
easy for me.

The way he's taking me is so wild. All I want to do is moan his name over and over
again.

"That's it," he stated authoritatively. "Scream my name."

Reeve smirked when he saw how wanton I am on each of his thrusts.

"Fuck you," I swore.

Unexpectedly, it seemed like cursing him only fuelled his desire. His jaw tightened
before he withdrew his manhood from me, making me complain for the loss of
connection.

I was about to tell him to put it back but I ended up gasping when he held my leg
up and placed it on the sink counter.
"Ahh shit!" I moaned outloud when he shoved his length back inside me, stretching
my walls, pumping deeper.

Only Reeve can remind me of how flexible I can be! I am surprised I can stretch
this far.

Reeve repeatedly hit my G-spot making me tremble all throughout his rapid thrusts.

"I'm close," I warned.

It didn't take long before I was screaming his name loudly as my orgasm took me.
Reeve continued to give me slow thrusts to prolong my mind-blowing orgasm. It's my
first orgasm after six long years.

Reeve let me recover while I catch my breath. But I had something else in mind.

"Dammit," I heard him grunt ruggedly when I grinded my ass on him. "That's hot,
love."

He stopped moving so I could push and pull myself on his manhood. I saw him looking
up with his eyes close on the mirror's reflection. That motivated me that I'm doing
something pleasurable for him.

I contracted my walls while pumping our connected parts. Reeve seemed to like it
because he let out a low growl, holding my waist tightly.

Licking my lips, I cupped my boobs and squeezed it. The moment Reeve noticed what
I'm doing, he pulled my legs down and turned me around so I was facing him.

The next thing I know, he carried me and placed me on the side of the sink,
spreading my legs apart as he plunged deep inside of me again.

"Let's get back together," I told him while he took one of my mounds in his mouth.
His tongue played with it, nipping it and sucking it, proving how much he craved
for me.

I looked down on him when his mouth let go of my nipple so he could gaze back at
me. He looked like a lustful innocent kid.

"We're already together. You were just jealous, concluding that I'm tied to someone
else," he scoffed before he returned on sucking my other nipple.

I held on his hair to support myself when I felt his hand touching my private part.
Reeve did not warn me and pushed two digits on my center.

He started doing 'come' motion which made me pant deliriously. Even his fingers can
satisfy me expertly. 

"Tangina ka," mura ko nang mahanap niya agad ang sensitibong bahagi sa loob ko.
Reeve chuckled at my vulnerability. Instead of slowing down, I gripped his
shoulders when his fingers moved so fast inside me.

"You told me to recoup from the six years, right? Now come again for me," his husky
voice was teasing me!

"Reeve!" I pulled his neck and kissed him hard when I felt another wave of orgasm
hit me. I think I have even bitten Reeve's lips.

Even though I was seated, my body is still shaking from the intensity of it.

I haven't even recovered yet when Reeve held my legs apart before he positioned his
hardness on my entrance.

"My turn," pilyong bulong niya.

I snaked my hands around his nape when he impelled himself into me once again. My
breathing stayed unsteady as he pumped my walls.

It was like he doesn't even seem tired as he burried himself deep inside me. I
stared at our connected parts. When I looked at Reeve, he was looking straight at
me with those dark eyes that are filled with love.

"I missed you," I whispered.

I smiled when I saw the corner of his lips tug up. He stole a kiss from me then
proceeded on thrusting again.

Little by little, I can feel his pace going faster and faster. I had to held on his
nape for support while moaning loudly. I cannot contain it anymore.

Kung may makarinig man, bahala na sila!

"Ah fuck!" Reeve burried his face on my neck, moving faster. I can feel his length
pulsating on my walls.

Three more thrusts, and I closed my eyes when I felt him bite my neck as his thick
liquid spilled inside me.

"Aray ko," I groaned when I felt pain in my head and lower extremities.

I tried to shift my position but I immediately stopped when a hand suddenly

tightened around my waist. My eyes instantly widened when I realized where I am
sleeping.

How the hell did I end up snuggled on Reeve's bare chest while I'm resting my head
on his arm?!
"Oh my gosh," my cheeks turned red when I looked up and saw Reeve's face.

Wha– why the heck.. how did we ended up in this position?!

His lips. Oh gosh! He had a little cut on his lower lip. Did I do that?!

Despite of that, his lipw were so pink. Like it's inviting me for a wild kiss!
Yasi, tigil na! Sumosobra ka na.

His perfect jaw and handsome face added to his strong charisma.

I remembered, this is how I wake up when we were still together. Every morning, he
is the first one I get to see and it always makes starts my day right.

I shut my eyes and tried to remember how this happened. Agad nanlalaki ang mga mata
ko nang maalala ko kung paano ako nalasing kagabi. I confronted him about the ring.
Tapos.. tapos... ang wild ko!

I stared at Reeve's peaceful face before glancing at my body. Muntikan na akong

mapamura ng malakas nang makitang wala akong saplot.

Hayup, malandi ka Yasi! I shouted at my mind.

Bare and sore, that's what depicts me now.
I tried to look back at the floor and I quickly covered my face when I saw our
clothes scattered around. My underwear was ripped apart and my skirt was torn.

Reeve was aggressive. He was really wild, there is no denying that! 

After we did it on the restroom of the bar, I immediately told my friends that I'm
going home. But then Reeve and I did it again on his car. When we got home, he did
me on the showers, ate me on the sofa and on the bed. I even remember giving him a
blow job before he pounded me doggy style on the bed. He even tied me and took me
insatiably.

We literally did it countless times.

Before anything else, I tried to calm myself and process everything. I was drunk
last night but that didn't last long when Reeve appeared.

Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko tsaka dahan-dahang kumawala sa yakap ni Reeve

sa baywang ko. I did it so carefully, lifting his hand away from my body.

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang makatayo ako. I winced when I felt pain between my
thighs. The cold air hit my bare flesh.

We were so sex-starved last night! I couldn't actually believe it.

I stared at Reeve and stole a kiss from his lips before I took from the closet an
oversized shirt. The one which has a cool print at the back. I got some cotton
shorts and undergarments before getting a quick bath.

While I was checking twitter, I saw a post from Robi with a picture of me and the
group.

Roberto Miguel Guevara @RMguevs: users. sarap nilang ibenta.

His caption made me laugh loudly.

Halatang may hinanakit sa amin. His post even has about 3 thousand retweets, 15
thousand likes and 2K comments.

Sikat 'to kaya madami ang followers lalo na sa IG niya. College pa lang daw, dami
na nga raw nagkaka-crush sa kanya sabi ni Livy.

Nagbasa ako sa mga top retweets sa post niya.

Aliyah @alitoot:
Sorry, bhie. I'm priceless

Gale Domingo @galimino:

ang sarap ko kamo
Napailing ako sa katapangan ni Gale. Kahit sa twitter, bulgar. I chuckled at how
real she was.

Livy Bautista @LivyBtsta:

#cancelroberto

Natawa ako sa hashtag. She began that movement of cancelling Robi. Mabibilang lang
sa daliri ang haters ni Robi e. Iba talaga 'tong si Livy.

They replied with one another. May post rin 'yung iba peron hindi ko na natapos
dahil nakarinig ako ng yabag ng paa palapit sa akin.

It was just me and Reeve here so I don't have to look back to see who it is.

Para akong nahihiya na masaya na ninenerbyos. I couldn't distinguish the emotions

churning inside me.

"Good morning," a sexy bedroom voice said from behind me.

My heart is ready beating so fast.

Huminga ako ng malalim at naglakas-loob na tignan siya. I found Reeve on his

shorts, his abs saying hi at me with his hair dishevelled. He looked hot in his
just woke up look.
"Ulalam!" Ang sarap niya!

"What?" Reeve laughed.

My eyes went wide.

"H-hey, good morning!" I smiled awkwardly.

But Reeve handled my aura perfectly. I was shocked when he walked towards me and
pulled me by the waist.

Naamoy ko kaagad ang natural na amoy niya. Sobrang bango. Napakafresh!

"How are you feeling?" Reeve asked, actually looking a bit worried.

Nagulat ako sa tanong niya. It sent butterflies on my stomach when I realized what
he's pertaining at.

"May konting hangover pero keri ko naman. And I uhh... my core is uhm.."
nakakahiyang aminin!
I made a face when Reeve let out a light chuckle, obviously loving the
embarrassment he's seeing on my face.

"Bakit mo pa kasi tinatanong!" Sinubukan ko siya sipain pero nakailag siya.

"Just making sure you remember everything that happened last night," he shrugged.

"Making sure mo mukha mo, tse," inirapan ko siya at naglakad pabalik sa kwarto
habang rinig ang pagsunod niya sa akin, tumatawa pa.

Ilang beses ko ng minura sa isip ko si Reeve habang nagmamaneho siya. Pansin ko

naman ang palaging pagsulyap niya sa akin o sa repleksyon ko sa front mirror.

"Sinisimangot mo?" He asked and nudged me when I did not reply. "Uy ano nga?"

"Nothing," I just scoffed.

Paano ba kasi! Kanina nung nasa hotel kami, paika-ika ako maglakad! Napapatingin
tuloy 'yung ibang mga tao. Reeve was worried on my state and insisted to carry me
but I strictly denied it because if he would, we would only attract more attention
from the crowd and I don't want that! Regardless of that, I still blame him for
being so sore.

He bought me some paracetamol before we headed home too. It was sweet of him.
I unintentionally looked at his hands on the steering wheel. His ring was the first
thing I noticed. I leaned a little closer so I could see it clearer. But I blinked
when Reeve suddenly removed his ring and gave it to me.

"Baka mabinat pa leeg mo kakatingin mo," he said.

Sumimangot lang ako at tinignan nga ang singsing niya. I held it close to my left
hand, beside the promise ring he gave me six years ago.

Kinagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko para mapigilan ang ngiti ko nang makita kung
gaano magkaparehas ang dalawa. Mine only had some expensive diamonds embedded to it
while his ring on the other hand is a little wider and plain, exactly for someone
manly like him. Nevertheless, it's a couple's ring made perfectly for the both of
us.

"They're perfect," I told Reeve with a smile.

"We're more perfect," he replied with a wink.

Harot.

Reeve was cheering for our son while they are seated at the counter table. I'm
working on our breakfast.
"You make me happy when skies are grey," Kiel sang and motioned his father to sing
with him.

"You'll never know it, how much I love you. So please don't take my sunshine away,"
both of them ended the song with a grin on their faces.

Reeve glared at me when I laughed at his voice. To be honest, he doesn't sound bad
at all. Pero hindi ko aaminin kasi baka kung ano pa ang sabihin nila.

"Parang ang ganda ng boses mo ah," sita niya sa akin.

"I am good-"

"-at screaming and moaning my name, yes you are good," Reeve finished my sentence
with a playful smirk on his lips.

"May bata! Kabastos neto," I hissed at him, making sure that Kiel isn't looking.
Hindi pa ako nakuntento at pinandilatan siya ng mga mata.

"Narinig ko 'yan! Pero aakto na lang akong walang napakinggan!" Biglang sigaw ni
Tatay mula sa sala tsaka siya umalis.

My cheeks burned while Reeve chuckled. Impakto, ang saya pa niya! Eto ako, hiyang-
hiya kay Tatay!
Nagpatawag si Ma'am Delado ng meeting kaya papunta na kami sa company ngayon. We
took Kiel with us.

Dibale na kasi mabilis lang naman siguro 'yung meeting. Though I am a bit worried.
Baka kasi bawal ang mga bata sa conference room.

"Hmm, ang bango naman ng anak ko!" I sniffed Kiel and showered him with kisses
which he chuckled at.

"Downy lang 'yan, mommy! Do the raba-da-bango!" Biglang sabi ni Kiel. He even
rubbed his polo, doing exactly what the advertisment showed!

"What?" I fixed the collar of his shirt. "Did you learn that from the TV?"

"Tito Robi taught me the dance!" Ang proud pa niya. Lintik ka talagang Captain Robi
Guevara ka!

"Tss," I heard Reeve scoff from the driver's seat.

Nagsimula na namang mag-kuwento si Kiel tungkol sa pagtulong niya kay Gale sa pag-
bake ng cake.

Sumunod ay ang panandaliang katahimikan hanggang sa magsalita ulit si Kiel.

"Hey mom, what kind of bees make milk?"

"I dont know. Ano ba 'yon?"

"Boobees!" Kiel shouted the answer.

I almost cussed loudly. Shuta, ano raw?! Saan niya na naman natutunan iyan?!

"Kiel don't say that!" Sikmat ko.

Reeve laughed.

"Dad taught me that!" Kiel defended himself, pointing at Reeve who's driving the
car.

Agad tumaas ang isang kilay ko. At sinabi rin ang salarin.

"Oh really?" I asked sweetly and glared at Reeve.

His eyes widened.

"Oh shit," Reeve whispered.

"What does shit mean, mommy?" Inosenteng tanong ng anak namin.

"Reeve," I gritted my teeth.

But he quickly told our son that it was a bad word. Tinakot pa niya si Kiel na
huhuliin raw siya ng mga kapre at tiyanak kapag sinabi niya ulit iyon.

Baliw talaga.

Buhat ni Reeve si Kiel pagpasok namin sa kompanya. Our son was clinging on his
neck, oblivious of the employees looking at Reeve. Their faces were a mix of
surprise and appreciation.

Marami ang bumati sa amin.

"Hello din po!" Kiel politely greeted back the two girls who said hi and
complemented him.

"Ay ang cute! Sobrang pogi niya at bibo pa!" Puri ng isa tsaka dila lumabas ng
elevator matapos madatnan ang floor nila.
Benjamin kept texting me too. Hindi lang pala text, tawag rin siya ng tawag. Buti
na lang sinilent ko phone ko kaya hindi napapansin ni Reeve.

From: Benjamin

I hope you dreamt of me last night, sweetheart! Good morning to you!

From: Benjamin

Come early. I want to see you already.

From: Benjamin

Where are you? I'm waiting here at the conference room.

Iilan lamang iyan sa mga text niya sa akin.

Inayos ko muna ang buhok ni Kiel nang mapansin na medyo nagulo iyon. When I did, I
noticed Reeve raising a brow at me.

"Ako, wala kang aayusin?" He licked his lower lip.

I rolled my eyes before checking his necktie. Reeve is neat and orderly in his
dress-up so there's really no problem on him.

"Maayos naman–" I literally stopped talking when he pulled the knot down, messing
up his tie.

"Are you nuts?!" I fired back.

"No. I'm in love... with you," mabilis na sagot niya.

Hinampas ko siya sa braso at nag-uwas ng tingin dahil kinilig ang buong systema ko.
It caught me off guard, there's no denying that.

Nasisiguro kong nabanggit na ni Engineer Castro kay Joana ang tungkol kay Kiel.
Alam na rin ni Germain dahil pinakilala ko si Kiel sa kanya.

Pinaypayan ko ang sarili ko. I'm overwhelmed. I've been hiding my son from my
workmates for so long now. And I am sweating because I feel guilty of doing that.
But then now I also feel wholesome because I can now proudly introduce him to them
without hesitation and cautiousness that Reeve might found out. Sobrang saya ko sa
totoo lang. I cannot even find a word to describe how free and happy I feel.

Sa puntong ito, walang mas sasaya pa sa pakiramdam ng isang ina gaya ko na kayang
ipakilala at ipagmaki ang anak sa mundo.

"You look tensed. Is there a problem?" Reeve held my hand, looking at me worriedly.
"Mommy," Kiel also called me.

I just pinched my son's cheek and smiled at Reeve.

"I'm just happy," matapat na sabi ko.

Reeve smiled when he scanned the joy in my eyes.

"Promise you'll behave when we are inside the conference room," I told Kiel. "Or do
you want to stay in your Dad's office with tita Felicia? She is very kind."

Kiel shook his head. "I promise I'll behave. I won't be noisy."

"Even if the meeting will take a bit long, hmm?"

"Yes po!" Walang pagdadalawang isip na tugon niya.

Nauna akong pumasok sa conference room. Pinainom muna kasi ni Reeve si Kiel ng
tubig doon sa office niya.
"Yasmin!" Benjamin grinned widely when he saw me.

Nakita ko rin sina Paolo at Jason na nag-uusap. When they saw me, they greeted.

"Architect Alvares, magandang umaga ho," Paolo looked so fresh!

"Wow, blooming tayo ah," Jason was studying my face and grinned when I looked away
to hide my blush.

Ganun ba kahalata na nadiligan na ako kagabi?!

Paolo laughed. I just shook my head at them, smiling. Ngunit agad nabura ang ngiti
ko nang lumapit si Benjamin sa akin. I felt the need to ignore him.

"Architect, good morning," Lisel and Joana tried to smile at me. Sila 'yung mga
manliligaw ni Reeve.

They sure as hell dislike the thought of me with their ultimate love of life. Ang
malala, may anak pa kami.

I just greeted them back casually.

Wala pa si Ma'am Delado dito sa Laise Corp.

"Sa'n si Engineer De Marco, Architect?" Jason asked. "Hindi ba 'yun nagmemens
ngayon? Baka sungitan ulit kami, dapat handa na ako aba!"

Baliw talaga.

Akmang sasagot na sana ako kaso tumigil ako nung may humawak sa braso ko.

"Let's seat together. Seat beside me," Benjamin stated.

I saw Paolo and Jason's mouth form an 'o'. They didn't even look away.

"Sir Almonte," I calmly removed Benjamin's hand on me. "Keep your hand off of me."
Bulong ko.

"Why? I just missed you," Benjamin whispered back. Hindi na siya nahiya na
napapatingin sa amin 'yung iba na nandito.

I pursed my lips to refrain myself from pulling his hair without leaving a single
strand. Konti na lang, sasabunutan ko 'to! Mapilit e.

"Come on, sweetheart," he tugged my arm.

I was ready to respond but I stopped when I heard the door close from behind.
Benjamin looked back that's why I followed what he's looking at only to find Reeve
emotionlessly staring at Benjamin's hand on my arm.

"Ako'y sa'yo at ika'y akin lamang," pagkanta ni Paolo sa tabi.

I glared at him before removing Benjamin's hold on me. Tumalikod ako para kunin si
Kiel mula kay Reeve.

"Ang tahimik dito, mommy," my son whispered.

"Don't worry. After this, we're going out with Daddy," I kissed his forehead.

Pagtingin ko kay Benjamin, kitang kita ko ang gulat sa mga mata niya. Nakaawang ang
bibig at nakatitig kay Reeve. Then I saw him look at Reeve, looking back at Kiel
again. He stepped back.

"W-who's kid is that?" Benjamin stammered.

"Mine," Reeve coldly answered him before I felt him hold my hand, pulling me to sit
beside him.

"Bantay sarado, papi!" Jason chuckled. He whispered it but I still heard it! Nag-
apir pa sila no Paolo.

"Hello po," Kiel greeted everyone with his handsome smile.

"Ay ang pogi! Architect, puwede ko ba na i-uwi 'yan?" Germain joked and playfully
pinched Kiel's cheek.

I smiled.

"What the fuck?" I heard Benjamin whisper to himself. Para siyang lutang na bumalik
sa kinauupuan niya, opposite to where Reeve was sitting.

"Gawa ka ng sa'yo," pabirong sagot ko kay Germain.

"O, Engineer, anong nangyari jan sa labi mo? Bakit may sugat?"

Naaligaga ako nang marinig ang pagtanong ni Jason kay Reeve.

"Sinu kimmagat dita, bossing? Yawa so wild naman!" Maarteng singit din ni Paolo.

The hell? Did he just spoke Ilocano?

Iniwas ko ang tingin ko sa kanila nang magkasabay na napatingin sina Paolo sa akin.
Naninisi ang mga mata nila.

Hindi naman nagtagal ay nag-umpisa na rin ang meeting. Napansin ko ang pagkabagot
ni Kiel kaya dinala ko muna siya sa office ni Reeve. Nagkasundo naman agad sila ni
Germain kaya nagboluntaryo siya na bantayan muna si Kiel. I opposed but she seems
excited to watch over Kiel. Kaya hinayaan ko na lang.

"If we opt for another allocation, it would meddle with the plan," Reeve
professionally said, disregarding the fact that Benjamin is glaring at him.

"You are the head engineer of the project. I'm sure you can think of a better way
to manipulate the situation," nagsisimula ng away 'tong si Benjamin talaga.

He is suggesting for the team to exceed the final plan which was decided. That was
really unecessary. It only presents an act of stupidity for his part.

"Manipulate," the corner of Reeve's lips raised. "That's an inappropriate use of

word. In projects, we can't just manipulate things. To tell you frankly, regardless
of the options present, we cannot risk the completion of the project just because
of an unnecessary conception of altering the final plan to exceedance."

Everyone agreed on what Reeve said.

"Why would we believe that?"

"Because I'm the Head Engineer," Reeve shrugged.

I bit my lip to stop myself from laughing at how toasted Benjamin got. Pati 'yung
iba nagpigil ng tawa pero sina Jason at Paolo humalakhak.

"Siya ba, Yasmin?" Ben stormed inside my office without permission.

Kinukuha ko ang mga kailangan kong papeles bago sana ako umalis kasama sina Reeve.
He went to check Kiel at his office while I do my thing here.

"And you got a son? With him?! Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Ben, it's not my responsibility to tell you my life," I sighed and placed the
documents I got inside my bag.

"Will you face me?!"

Natigilan ako sa ginagawa nang hawakan niya ang braso ko at pinaharap sa kanya.

"How did he end up being the father of your child? I don't understand. You two were
not that close when we started this project," naguguluhang sabi niya.
Jusko, hindi ko nga gustong i-kuwento ang buong buhay ko sa kahit sino. Sa kanya pa
kaya?!

"And this ring," he laughed bitterly while holding the ring on my finger. "You've
been wearing this for so long. I am sure this isn't from that Engineer De Marco. Sa
ex mo galing 'yan diba? I can change that. I will give you a better ring!"

Benjamin sounded so desperate, it was distracting my sense.

"I've told you countless times, Ben. Find a woman who can really accept your love.
Because I can't reciprocate that," binawi ko ang kamay ko at inayos ang paghawak sa
bag ko.

"I need to go now," Reeve and Kiel must be waiting outside.

Nasa kalagitnaan ako ng paglalakad nang magsalita ulit siya.

"I bet Engineer De Marco doesn't know about your ex," he threatened.

I pursed my lips when the door opened and Reeve entered. His face immediately
turned serious when he saw Benjamin behind me.

"Does he know that you still haven't moved on from your ex? That you still love
him, huh?" He asked louder, obviously trying to let Reeve hear it.
Parang tanga 'tong si Benjamin. Yung ex ko na sinasabi niya e si Reeve din naman!

Nailing lang ako at naglakad papunta kay Reeve.

"You got your things?" He asked, frowning.

"Yes," I smiled at him.

Nilingon ko muna si Benjamin at nakita ang pilyong ngisi sa labi niya. He really
thinks that what he did was funny, huh.

"There's no point of telling him about my ex that I'm still not over with. He
already knows it. He's the ex you're talking about anyway," I shrugged at Benjamin,
acknowledging how his lips slowly parted in shock.

"W-what?" Benjamin looked at Reeve who frowned at me.

"Mommy!" I heard Kiel enter my office.

"Tito Paolo taught me a joke!" He spoke excitedly. "Mommy, may mali ba sa akin?"
"May mali sa'yo? Anak, wala–"

"Hayaan mo na, may tama naman ako sa'yo. Ka-BOOM!" Siga siyang nag-rak-en-roll.
Napa-headbang pa, jusko!

"PAOLO!" I groaned outloud.

Reeve snickered which is why I looked at him.

"Grabe! Ang dami nang banat sa pilipinas 'no?" Reeve suddenly said. "Wala tuloy
akong maisip na babagay sa'yo kundi ako."

"Isa ka rin," banta ko sa kanya.

"You should have at least acted like you're kinikilig," simangot ni Reeve nang
hindi ako natawa kahit sa totoo naman talaga e nagsasasayaw na puso ko sa kilig.

"Let's go," I walked towards him.

"Yasmin," tawag ni Benjamin.

Subalit bago ko pa siya matignan, hinapit ako ni Reeve sa baywang. I held on his
hand  when his lips pressed on mine. Automatically, my eyes shut when he deepened
the kiss.

"AGUY! LIVE POOOOOORN!" Paolo and Jason suddenly shouted, making me pull away from
Reeve with embarrassment. Nasa pintuan sila at nakasilip. "MY VIRGIN EYES!" they
even covered their damn eyes!

.....
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4:10 pm.

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    Hi. Good evening. I think most of you have already read the message I posted on
my 'conversations' wall where I've stated that updates will resume on Monday. Some
of you were asking kasi why there were no updates yet. On Monday-that's when I'll
post the next chapter of HPM2. Expect it tho, it's either tomorrow morning or
tomorrow night.

          Mag-backread muna siguro kayo para matandaan niyo mga ganap nang 'di kayo
malito sa bagong update.

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        Chapter 48 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
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Yasi

"What do you prefer? A small dick or a huge one?"

"Gaga," hinila ko ang buhok ni Livy. "Anong klaseng tanong 'yan. Edi 'yung huge
one!"

"Bakit? Malaki ba 'yung kay ano..." She trailed.

"Yes. Until now, I can't adjust to his size."

"Pati performance ba expert?"

"Yes," namula pa ako.

"Landi mo!" Livy hit my arm playfully.

Parang automatiko akong napaayos ng upo dahil humapdi na naman ang gitnang bahagi
ko. I just tried not to wince so Livy won't notice. Baka manunukso na naman siya!
So huwag na lang.

Reeve went to La Union. Naiwan ako dito sa bahay. Siya lang naman 'yung kailangang
palaging present doon dahil siya ang Head Engineer. I will soon check the site
again. I already finished the final plan, both interior and exterior plan. His job
now is to build it with the team.

An Architect designs. The Engineer builds it. Bagay pala talaga kami 'no? Charot!

"Pinag-uusapan niyo?" Singit ni Robi na galing sa kusina. Palibhasa nagnakaw na

naman sa binake ko na brownies ni Kiel.

Ang hayup, kinuha pa 'yung isang bote ng wide, hawak-hawak niya sa kamay. Kumagat
siya sa hawak na brownie.

"Sabi namin, malandi ka," Livy told him.

"Ako?" Robi scoffed and pointed at himself with unbelief. "Kung marunong lang akong
humarot, siguro walo na ka-chat ko ngayon kaso bad 'yun."

"Isusumbong kita kay Ava!" Livy threatened him.

" Maniwala ako sa'yo. Hindi nga kayo close noon."

"Excuse me may closure na kami ngayon 'no!" Livy shouted.

"Naway lahat may closure," Robi bitterly said.

"Kupad mo kasi gumalaw! Ligawan mo ulit." Livy adviced while I reached to get some
popcorn.

Sumubo ako at pinababaan ang volume ng TV para panoorin sila na mag-bangayan. Of

course I already prepared myself for the show! Sila ang palabas, dami nilang ka-
echosan sa buhay e.

"Ba't ako makikinig sa'yo? E ikaw pinuno ng mga bangaw! Wag mo nga akong kausapin.
Remember, I don't talk to bangaws," maarteng inayos ni Robi ang buhok niya.

May pa-hand gesture pa tapos nandidiring tinignan si Livy. I laughed when Livy's
face turned red. Para siyang sasabog na bulkan. Mukhang natatae rin ang ekspresyon.

"Pesteng gago ka!" Livy snatched the pillow beside her and slapped it hard on
Robi's face.

"Hoy puta ka," nagmura rin pabalik si Robi at ginawang panangga ang kamay.

"Basta malandi ka pa rin!" Livy shouted at him.

"Tawag sa'kin loyal. Ikaw naman maharot! Sino ulit nanlandi ng seaman? Paki-spell
nga sa papel ang pangalan mo," Robi fired back. Pareho silang ayaw magpatalo.

Malakas ang loob nilang magbangayan dito dahil wala si Reeve at nasa school si
Kiel. Susunduin ko mamaya.

"This seems weird but both of you really look cute together sana. Nagtataka nga ako
kung bakit 'di kayo nagkatuluyan," singit ko tsaka sumubo ng tatlong popcorn.

Pareho silang natigilan. But Robi suddenly laughed. Si Livy naman inirapan lang si
Robi na para bang may nalala rin. Tignan niyo 'tong dalawang ito, may tinatago pa.

Umalis din agad si Robi kasi may aasikasuhin pa at may flight mamaya. Sinulit ko na
rin ang oras ko na kasama si Livy dahil baka aalis na naman para sa inspection niya
doon sa cruise ships ng company nila. She's the CEO so she had to make sure all is
well.

"Kilala kitang gaga ka. Alam kong gustong-gusto mo ang inspection dahil meron ka
lang gustong kitain!" I said while driving my car.

Papunta kami ngayon sa paaralan nila Kiel para sunduin siya. It's better to be 30
minutes early than go there when their class exactly finished. Mas gusto kong
antayin siya kaysa ang pag-antayin siya. Ayoko noon. Baka kung ano pa mangyari sa
anak ko kapag wala ako pankatapos ng klase niya.

"Hoy hindi ah! He just be thankful he gets to take a glimpse of my beauty. Feeling
naman noon," maangas na sabi ni Livy. She even showed me her fierce pose and did a
hair flip.
Livy, Robi and their friends are younger than me. Kasi graduating sina Robi at Livy
nung makilala ko sila sa Bulacan. Nauna akong nakatapos sa kanila.

While waiting for my son, we sat on the garden where I usually wait for Kiel. Dito
para kita ko kaagad siya pagkalabas niya ng classroom nila.

"What do you mean we're leaving now? I thought mamaya pa?" Livy sounded pissed at
whoever she's on the phone at. "And why are you telling me just now? You could have
told me earlier!"

Nanahimik lang ako at kinuha ang phone ko mula sa bag para tignan kung may tumawag
man o may nag-text.

My lips formed an 'o' when I saw three missed calls from Reeve and five text
messages. Napasapo ako sa noo at nailing. How could I totally forget that I placed
my phone on silent when we had the meeting yesterday?! I forgot to put it back on
ring mode!

Agad kong tinignan ang text messages galing sa kanya.

From: Engineer De Marco

Hey, are you busy?

From: Engineer De Marco

Answer my calls. Why aren't you picking up? u busy?
From: Engineer De Marco
Lisel brought me lunch :/

I automatically frowned. What the hell? Teka, informed naman na ata si Engineer
Castro kami ni Reeve. So why is she still bringing him lunch? I bet she cooked it
for him too!

"Ah, so annoying!" I grunted and read his messages further.

From: Engineer De Marco

Masarap

From: Engineer De Marco

sobraaaa

My brows automatically raised. I began typing in my keyboard. I can even hear my

fingernails smashing my screen.

To: Engineer De Marco

Masarap ang alin

I got pissed when he did not reply. Ngayon namang nag-text ako saka siya busy sa
site. Kainis naman!

Huwag siyang magkakamaling sabihing kinain niya 'yung luto ni Lisel. Baka may lason
'yon o gayuma! I'm maybe over reacting but duh! Masarap yon? Seriously?
My dishes are surely better than what she cook! O tapos, tunog bitter pa ako.
"Whatever," I scoffed.

Almost five minutes passed before my phone vibrated. Agad kong binuksan ang sms
galing kay Reeve.

From: Engineer De Marco

'yung ano...

I groaned before calling him. Sinasadya niya atang asarin ako. Well, flash news!
It's working!

[Babe] Reeve sounded calm.

"Animal ka. Nananadya ka ba, ha? Luto ni Engineer Lisel Castro, masarap?" pinigilan
kong huwag mapairap.

[Why are you mad?] He chuckled.

"Ako galit? Hindi sa ganoon. Ang saya ko nga e, sana matae ka sa sobrang sarap
Engineer!" I denied while containing my annoyance.
Lalo akong nainis nang marinig ang pagtawa ni Reeve. It sounded sexy, it's unfair!

[Oo, masarap.]

"That's cute," sarkastikong untag ko.

[Masarap ka. You're the one I'm referring to, weirdo,] he laughed. [Binigay ko sa
dalawang patay-gutom 'yung bigay niya.]

Umismid ako kahit bigla na lang namula ang pisngi ko sa unang linyang binitawan
niya. "Pinagsasasabi mo riyan?"

[What did I say? The 'you're delicious' part?] Reeve chuckled. [Yes, Love. Or do
you want me to repeat it again for your benefit?]

"Reeve De Marco," I stated his name threateningly. Kung ano-ano alam na sabihin!
Harot naman e, baka mamaya gapangin ko 'to kapag nakita ko!

He just laughed.

[I'll probably be home late. I need to check how the workers are structuring the
beams and columns.]

Tumango ako kahit di niya kita. "Okay."

[Hug Kiel for me. I love you.] Reeve said.

Wala sa sariling nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko. It's been years since I heard
him say those words. And the way he said it made it more meaningful. It's so
heartfelt and passionate.

I smiled before bidding goodbye since I know he's busy at the site. Saglit kong
pinalitan ang contact name niya sa phone ko. I remembered the scene inside his
office where he demanded me to call him My Engineer when I lied about having Robi
as 'my pilot'. Asar pa ako noon kasi umeksena si Robi 'nung makakatikim na sana
ulit ako ng halik!

'My Engineer'

"This is so corny," I laughed at myself while staring at his contact name on my

phone. "But it's cute."

Balak kong lutuan si Reeve ng baon niya for lunch kaso dahil naka-ilang rounds ulit
kami ng zumba sa kama kagabi, late akong nagising. I told him to wait even for some
time so I could cook and pack him lunch but he refused. Pinagalitan pa ako at
sinabing huwag akong malikot kasi mas lalong hahapdi lang daw. Halata kasi sa bawat
pagnhiwi ko. Ayun, 'di na natuloy.

I'm still sore until now but I am just trying to conceal the pain, kanina pa nung
kasama ko sina Livy at Robi. Baka kung ano pa sabihin ng mga iyon na pang-aasar
kapag nahalata nila!
'Di rin nagtagal ay natapos ang klase nila Kiel. I stood up when kids started to
come out of their classroom. Inantay ko ang paglabas ni Kiel. Waiting for him
always felt nice. Some parents get tired of doing mother duties and routine such as
this but for me, I am enjoy doing it. And I don't think I'll get tired of it. Wala
e. Mahal na mahal ko anak ko.

I held my bag and walked towards Kiel's classroom when I found him at the doorway.
His teacher is telling him something.

"Hello, Architect Alvares," She beamed. "Kiel did great again today. He easily
mastered the English and Math lessons. Siya rin ang may pinakamaganda at maayos na
drawing sa kanila."

"Really?" I smiled proudly.

"He has pure talent and skills. Bata pa lang siya, nakikita na ang potential niya,"
she said.

"Mommy look at my drawing!" Kiel showed me his drawing.

Napaawang ang labi ko nang makita ang naiguhit niya. It's a house. A simple one.
But what made it stood out is the fine lines and correct connections of each lines
and parts. He's only five yet he drew this?!

When I was his age, I couldn't even draw nicely! And I can't draw a straight line
freehand!
Agad pumasok sa isip ko si Reeve. Damn that man. Siya siguro ang pinagmanahan ni
Kiel. Nakuha na nga ang mataas na IQ, pati ba naman 'yung natural skill sa arts?
Parang hindi pasok sa realidad pero totoo pa din. I just have to accept this fact.

Unbelievable. He is definitely Reeve's carbon copy, but I am sure he's better than
his dad when he grows up. Reeve would agree with me.

I want to be an Engineer like Daddy!

Pumasok sa isip ko ang sinabi niya sa amin noon. And he also said that he wants to
be a pilot like Robi. He can be a Pilot Engineer if he wants. Reeve would surely
let him since we can pay for it.

Sigurado akong sobrang laki na ng ipon ni Reeve. He's been working in Stadler
Corporation for almost six years and he was one of the highest paid engineers
there. He has his own firm here in the Philippines and they are getting paid with
big amounts of money everytime because their clients are big companies and rich
individuals. Mahusay si Reeve at ang team niya. No one can contend that.

Pati nga sa kama, sobrang mahusay! Ano siya, magic sarap? All-in-one?!

"Napakagaling naman ng anak ko! Talo mo pa si Mommy!" I laughed before kneeling to

give Kiel a tight hug.

I hugged him longer than the usual since Reeve told me a while ago to hug Kiel for
him too. We went to McDonald's so I could treat him with chicken nuggets and fries.
"Let's bake brownies tonight, mommy," bigla ay sabi ni Kiel habang ngumunguya.

I glanced at him while driving and chuckled when I saw how cute he looked. Sobrang
inosente.

" Hay nako. Ganyan din ako ka-inosente noon. Kaso nagpatintero kami ni Reeve sa
kama, kaya ayun nawasak tuloy! Napalitan ng kalandian," I shook my head.

"What, mommy? Patintero po?"

Inosente akong ngumiti sa anak ko. Lintik na pasmadong bibig 'to! Yasmin, come on!

"There's still some brownies in the fridge which were left from what we baked
yesterday, anak," tanging sabi ko. "And I told you not to eat sweets all the time
right?"

Ngumuso si Kiel. "Because too much sweets can destroy my teeth."

I smiled proudly when I heard him say the reminder I always tell him. "Okay, you
can eat your favorite brownies but what will you do after?" Nangongolekta ako ng
matinong sagot.

"I will brush my teeth!" Wow, confident.

"Very good!" I said with exaggeration.

Malapad ang ngiting pumorma sa labi ko. I checked him first through the front
mirror since he is seated at the backseat.

"What do you want to do when we get home, anak?"

"Can we video call daddy?"

Now that's wholesome. I thought he would say that he wants to play or watch marvel
movies. Peto tignan niyo 'to. Talagang love na love niya ang Daddy niya.

"Sure, baby. If daddy Engineer isn't so busy, then we can," I said although I am
certain that Reeve is busy.

Pero alam ko naman na kapag sinabi kong gusto siyang kausapin ni Kiel, he will
always find a way and time to make it happen.

Pagkarating namin sa bahay, agad kong tinext si Reeve.

To: Reeve
Kiel wants to video call you. Pero please lang. Call ka in your free time only.
"Lolo Tatay!" Kiel ran towards tatay.

"Yung apo ko sobrang bibo, mana ka sa lolo!" Nakipag-apir si tatay sa kanya tsaka
niya binuhat.

"Bibo ka ba 'tay? Parang hindi," I mocked.

"Pabibo nga ako dati kaya di ko tinantanan nanay mo. Tignan mo, nahulog din
sa'kin!" ang proud pa niya. "Wala ka n'on!"

Naglakad muna ako papuntang kusina para tignan kung ano ang pwede kong iluto
mamayang gabi. I want to prepare a good meal for Reeve because I am sure he's tired
from work.

Paubos na pala ang stock sa ref. Kailangan ko ng mamalengke. Before I opened the
freezer, I prayed that there's still some chicken.

"Wala?" I sighed when there was none. "Tilapia, bangus..." Umaliwalas ang mukha ko
nang may karne akong nakita. I quickly took the container out and defrosted it.

Pagbalik ko sa sala, napangiti ako pagkakita ko kila tatay at Kiel na masayang

nagkukwentuhan habang naglalaro. I checked my phone to see if I have some e-mail
notification. There was a message from Laise Corporation, specifically from Ma'am
Delado, requesting for another contract for a new project. I messaged her that I
would like to discuss it with her first before I sign another contract. The
contract won't be a problem since she's the head of the agency where I am assigned
of my pending project.
Tumabi ako kila tatay. Saktong pag-upo ko, tumunog ang ringtone ko.

"Is that Daddy, mom?"

"Yes, baby," I quickly answered the call and gave the phone to Kiel.

"Daddy!" Hindi naman halatang miss niya ano?

"Hey, handsome," Reeve greeted his son back.

Nasulyapan ko ang screen at nakita si Reeve na suot ang Engineer hard hat niya. I
bit my lip when he removed it and brushed his hair. Damn, how can he do that
looking so hot?!

Pinaypayan ko ang sarili ko dahil pakiramdam ko tumaas dugo ko sa mukha.

"Laway mo tumutulo, 'nak. Paki punasan," Tay Romualdo even offered a clean face
towel and sent me a disgusted look. "Eww."

Feeling! Ano gusto niya sabihin? Na pinagnanasahan ko si Reeve?

"Exaggerated, 'Tay! I'm not lusting over him, fyi," I hissed. Hindi naman talaga!

"I'm not lusting over him, fyi," 'Tay Romualdo mocked me. Ginaya pa ang boses ko at
parang babaeng inipit ang imaginary buhok niya sa tenga.

I just made a face. "'Tay, ha," I frowned.

"Where's lolo?" I heard Reeve ask before I heard a worker ask him something about
the specific measurements.

Kiel climbed on my lap, holding my phone on both his hands to show the screen to
his lolo.

" 'Tay," bati ni Reeve kay tatay.

"Aba'y may pa-video pa. Ano ba 'to, messenger?" 'Tay said.

"Hindi, 'Tay. YouTube 'yan, nagvo-vlog ho si Reeve," sarkastikong untag ko.

Tinawanan lang ako ng magaling kong tatay at mukhang naaaliw pa sa nakangiwi kong
pagmumukha dala ng panunukso niya.

"What's up, Hijo!"

I shook my head and laughed a bit. Maka-what's up akala mo bagets ah!

"Maayos naman ho, 'Tay. Ang lakas lang ng init dito," I heard Reeve's manly
chuckle.

I pursed my lips when Kiel exposed me to the screen. I saw the corner of Reeve's
lips slowly rose when the lens focused on me.

"Mommy said she misses you," bigla ay sumbong ni Kiel sa tatay niya. Lintek na
batang 'to. I did not even say a thing!

"Uy, hindi ah! Wala akong sinabi," I denied quickly. Umiling-iling pa ako, nagmukha
tuloy akong sobrang defensive.

Pinandilatan ko si Kiel na humagikhik lang. He showed me a peace sign using his

tiny fingers, covering his mouth when I shook my head.

"Tay," I glared at my super intelligent father who taught my kid to say that.
Imbento nila ng anak ko. Well totoo naman, but it's embarrassing to admit it if
Reeve is listening!

Napasimangot lang ako nang tumawa si Reeve. It seems like he's on the main site
because I can see the background. Paolo waved a hand when he walked past Reeve.
Sumilip pa ito at nag-pogi pose saka ulit umalis.
"Kids don't lie," Reeve shrugged, making me roll my eyes.

" 'Wag kang feeling. 'Di ka gwapo," I faked a smile.

"Kiel, your mom's hurting my feelings," Reeve told Kiel.

"Drama mo. Artista ka na ngayon?"

"Mommy don't," Kiel's small hand tapped my cheek as if advising me to be good at

his Dad. E 'yung tatay nga niya nagsisimula!

"I'm not," I defended myself. "OA lang daddy mo."

Reeve smirked when I glared at him through the screen.

"Ang haharot," I heard Tatay Romualdo scoff.

Hinampas ko siya sa braso bago siya natatawang napatayo. Pumunta atang kusina.

Inalis ko ang tali nt buhok ko matapos akong mag-post ng litrato namin ni Kiel sa
IG account ko. We were holding some brownie slices on our hands and acted like
eating it.    I felt so happy doing this.

I captioned it saying, 'baby boy'

There were already some comments and likes.

@itsLiv: so cute naman! Paampon nga ng anak mo.

@galedomi: infairness ang fresh mo tignan mare! Nawa'y all basang season!

My cheeks burned on Gale's comment. The others also replied on her comment, teasing
me.

I bit my lip when I saw Jason and Paolo's comment.

@itspaolo: pwede pa ba maging ninong? Apply ako

@jayGuzman: paglaki n'yan, chick magnate gaya ni @RDmarco HAHAHA pati manok
naaakit, poo-kaw!

What the fuck Jason? Mga manok na walang ginagawa, dinamay pa. But then, my brow
raised. Reeve has instagram? Bakit ngayon ko lang nalaman 'yan?
I held my phone tightly when another notification popped up. I trembled when I saw
Reeve's username on my follow requests.    My thumb had its own mind of pressing
the accept button. This is too funny and confusing. 'Yung ang tagal na kami
magkakilala pero ngayon lang kami naging followers ng isa't isa sa IG. This happens
tho, whatever.

"Oh my gosh," I inhaled deeply to calm myself. I don't know where the butterflies
on my stomach are coming from! Tangina Yasi, parang timang.

@RDmarco: i'll work on our second kid

"Shutangina," I whispered after reading his comment. Lumuwa ang mga mata ko.

At hiyang-hiya kong ini-off ang phone ko nang maraming mag-reply sa comment ni

Reeve. His comment got the most likes also!

@itspaolo: pano bossing? Paki demonstrate nga pano mo gagawin!

@jayGuzman: Engineer De Marco lang strong. Lantod hahaha China oil!

Hours later, nakapagluto na ako ng panghapunan. I cooked Reeve's favorite dish.

'Yung adobong karne recipe ko.
Placing the hot pot gently on the flat stove, I sensed a mini person's presence
lurking behind me.

"Bulaga!" Tinangka pa akong gulatin ng anak ko. Sa sobrang cute, gusto ko tuloy
pisilin ng paulit-ulit ang pisngi hanggang mangamatis!

Binuhat ko agad si Kiel and pinupog ng halik ang mukha niya.

"Ang bango naman ng baby ko! Bango bango!" Inamoy amoy ko siya.

"Mommy, stop," Kiel laughed and tried to hold my face so I would stop kissing his
face. "I'm a big boy now like Daddy Engineer."

"Really? So if you're a big boy now, you won't let me kiss you?" Sinubukan kong
magdrama.

Kiel studied my face for a moment before he kissed my cheek. "Arte mo, mommy."

"Ano?" I frowned. "Who taught you that?"

"Si daddy," Kiel kissed my cheek again.

Kinagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko para huwag murahin si Reeve sa harap ng anak
namin. Kahit wala yung hayup na yon dito, nagawa niya pa din akong asarin. His
hidden talent is so annoying!

"I love you, mommy. Okay you can keep kissing my face," tanging sagot niya na
ikinangiti ko.

I worriedly hugged myself while looking outside the veranda as the heavy rain pours
down. Nasa loob ako ng kwarto at nakatingin sa labas ng ng nakasarang pinto ng
veranda.

I walked to get my phone, attempting to call Reeve. Kanina, nag-text siya na on the
way na siya. Umaambon lang kanina. Pero ngayon, sobrang lakas na ng ulan. I am
worried that it might be dangerous for Reeve to drive home with this kind of
weather. Sobrang lakas talaga, lalo na dun sa banda raw nila base sa naiulat sa
balita.

Suddenly, my phone rang. I breathed a sigh of relief.

My Engineer calling...

"Hi," I quickly answered.

[Hey,] I heard his husky voice.

" Where are you? Are you driving?" Worry is evident in my tone.
[I'm with Paolo. Love, we got stranded.] I can hear disappointment in his voice. He
sounded like he wants to be here.

I pursed my lips but I did not sigh nevertheless.

Tumango lang ako kahit hindi niya kita.

"That's okay. What's important is you're fine. It's hazardous for you to drive here
with this kind of weather anyway," I said.

Rinig ko pa sa linya ng tawag niya ang malakas na ulan sa kanila.   

"I want to come home to you," Reeve sighed.

"Naks! Sana ol may inuuwian!" Sigaw bigla ni Paolo. "Sana ol may bebe! At sana ol
minamahal! Mahalin mo nga din ako, Engineer De Marco," dagdag pa niya.

Rinig ko ang pagsuway sa kanya ni Reeve pero tumawa lang si Engineer Galvante

Maaga akong pumunta sa Laise Corp. kinaumagahan. Magkasama sina Kiel at Gale dahil
nagboluntaryo si nurse na bantayan muna ang anak ko.
Late dumating sina Reeve at Paolo dahil medyo na-traffic sila sa EDSA. Umuwi pa
muna si Reeve sa bahay para maligo.

Kakatapos lang ng meeting. I went to the office to get the documents that I will
submit to the CEO.

"Yasmin," napahawak ako sa dibdib ko sa gulat nang bigla ay bumukas ang pintuan.

"Sir Almonte!" I inhaled sharply. "Can't you knock?!" I glared at him.

"Oh so we're back to formality," sarkastikong tugon niya. "Calling me by my surname

now."

Muntik na akong mapairap sa tono ng pananalita niya.

"What do you expect? You are our client. I suppose it's just right to call you
that," Binilisan ko ang pagkilos para makalabas rin ako agad. I don't want to be in
the same room with him.

"Really. But you call Engineer De Marco by his name when he's in fact the Head
Engineer of the damn project," Benjamin scoffed bitterly.

Kulang na naman siguro ng tulog ang gagong 'to. O baka hindi na naman niya ininom
ang gamot niya.
Instead of answering, I ignored him.

"Bakit 'di ka makasagot?" I can feel his presence advance towards my direction.

"At tsaka sino ba talaga 'yung ex mo? I am pretty sure that you were lying last
time. That asshole De Marco isn't your ex, right?" Napatigil ako sa ginagawa ko
nang hablutin niya ang braso ko at pwersahang pinaharap sa kanya.

"Tanginang gago," binawi ko ang kamay ko at to tinignan siya ng masama. Mapilit a.

Sinabi na ngang si Reeve, nagbibingi-bingihan pa.

"Lay a finger on me again, I swear," sinubukan kong kalmahin ang sarili ko. "And my
ex story is none of your business. Can you please mind your own life?"

Konti na lang masasabunutan ko 'to! Ano ba ang meron sa ex ko at palagi na lang

niyang tinatanong?

"You are my business! Yasi, I've loved you since the day I met you. Ano ba ang wala
ako at hindi mo ako magustuhan man lang?" Ben sounded desperate.

I frowned when I smelled a scent of alcoholic drink from him. Uminom ba 'to
pagkatapos ng meeting?
"Benjamin, we've talked about that hundred times," I sighed and held the documents
close to my chest. Kumuha rin ako ng ballpen at nilagay sa bulsa ko.

"Bullshit!" He shouted and followed me when I exited my office.

"Yasmin, please! I don't believe that he is your ex. Engineer De Marco is just a
nobody to you, I'm sure," hinawakan niya ang palpusuhan ko kaya napatigil ako.
"Maybe you're just saying that to get rid of me."

Nagsisimula na naman akong mainis. Loko 'to. Sinabi ko na nga 'yung totoo, 'di pa
maniwala.

"Ang gawin mo Ben. Umuwi ka tapos maghilamos ka at maligo. Then sleep. Bangag ka
ata, kulang ka ng tulog. Kung ano-ano pinagsasasabi mo e," nailing ako at binawi
ulit ang kamay ko. "You sound desperate, it doesn't fit you."

But my eyes widened when he suddenly snaked his hand around my waist.

"I don't care if I look desperate. Don't you really like me, Yasi? Because I think
you're just denying your feelings for me," mayabang na sabi niya. Ang gago ngumisi
pa.

Pinigilan ko ang sarili ko na huwag sipain ang ari niya sabay takbo palayo.
Feelingerong 'to!

"I'm more handsome than Engineer De Marco. I'm more handsome than whoever your ex
really is. Choose me," Ben said as I tried to get away from his grip.
"If all the choices would lead to you then.. alam mo 'yung NOTA, Benjamin?" I
talked back.

"What?"

"None of the above," masungit na saad ko. "Yun ang pipiliin ko."

"Saan na ba si Architect, bossing? Tagal naman ng bebe mo!"

Biglang bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko nang marinig ang boses ni Jason sa 'di
kalayuan. Instinctively, my eyes followed where the voice came from.

I sighed when I saw Reeve looking blankly at Benjamin's hand on my waist. He

stopped walking too. Dahil sa pagtigil niya, huminto rin si Jason at sinundan ang
tinitignan niya.

Napasimangot ako nang madramang mapasapo si Engineer Guzman ng bibig niya na parang
babae. He did a hand gesture at me, pinapahiwatig na lagot ako.

"Sobrang bad timing,"    I almost grunted outloud. I shook my head then removed
Benjamin's hand on me.
"Sir Almonte, you do not just snake a hand around a woman's waist if it's obvious
that she dislikes it. Ahas ba 'yang kamay mo ha? Know your place, Ben," wala sa
mood kong untag kay Benjamin at nauna nang naglakad papunta sa parking. "Ah!
Annoying!"

"Tagal mo," reklamo ko kay Reeve habang nakasandal ako sa kotse niya.

But he did not look at me. Reeve just stared at his car behind me. Namula agad ang
pisngi ko dahil sa hindi niya pagpansin.

"Uh, hey? Bingi ka na ba ngayon? Hindi ka na rin makapagsalita?"

Napaayos ako ng tayo nang tignan niya ako. His hard look on me made me frown. Why
the hell is he mad?

"Dala mo kotse mo?"

"Yes," I blinked.

Reeve pursed his lips and nodded. Wala sa sariling napatabi ako nang lumapit siya
at binuksan ang pintuan ng driver's seat.

Despite my confusion, I couldn't stop myself from getting irritated at his acts.
"Will you talk to me properly? What the heck is your deal?" Sinara ko ang pintuan
ng kotse niya at sinamaan siya ng tingin.

He turned to face me but because of our position, his face was close to mine. His
right arm was extended beside my shoulder, the other on his pocket.

"If you're mad at something, don't vent it on me," I frowned.

"What man wouldn't get mad if he sees another guy holding his girl's waist?" Reeve
clenched his jaw.

Napaawang ang labi ko nang mapagtanto ang tinutukoy niya. Sinaksak ko tuloy ng
barbecue stick ang ulo ni Benjamin. Kasi 'yung lokong 'yon nananadya!

"Seriously, Reeve? You know so well that was nothing. Benjamin was only asking
random things," I tried explaining with a little lie.

"Random fucking things like what?"

Nataranta ako nang mas dumilim ang tingin niya. Nagmura pa.

"Like uhh, m-my favorite color!" I answered, panicking. But I mentally face-palmed
and immediately regretted my answer when he laughed humorlessly.
"Bullshit," Reeve sounded mad. He didn't even buy my reason.

"Let's just go home," I sighed. I don't know how to calm him down. At baka walang
patutunguhan ang usapan namin kapag sumagot pa ako.

"I'm not even entertaining the guy," mahinang reklamo ko pagkatalikod ko.

But I gasped loudly when Reeve pulled me back by my waist and made me face him. He
was breathing ruggedly. His dark eyes are glaring at me.

"Get in the car."

"Dala ko naman kotse ko," naguguluhang sabi ko kahit kinakabahan ako dahil sa lamig
ng boses niya.

"Alam ko," Reeve walked away from me and opened the his car's shotgun seat.

He tilted his head when I just stared confusingly at him.

"E 'yung kotseĢ"

"Babe," Reeve sternly said.

Napaayos ako ng tayo at mabilis naglakad palapit sa kanya. Hindi na ako nagdalawang
isip at pumasok na sa loob at naupo roon.

"Sungit," irap ko pagkaupo niya sa driver's seat.

Reeve just ignored me. He leaned the back of his head on the headrest of his seat
while gripping the wheel tightly.

"Huy, parang tanga naman 'to! Umayos ka nga, kinakabahan ako sa'yo e," kumuha ako
ng papel sa compartment at sinuri kung 'di importante tsaka iyon pinaypay sa sarili
ko.

Reeve glance at me because of that. He pursed his lips when I looked away. Tinuloy
ko pa rin ang pagpaypay sa sarili ko kahit pinagana na niya ang engine ng kotse at
binuksan ang aircon.

"Tara na?" I spoke calmly when I saw Benjamin suddenly walk past at the parking and
drove his car away.

Tangina, kahit kailan napaka-wrong timing ng lokong 'yan! Buti na lang 'di niya
kami napansin at baka lakas na naman ng amats na lumapit sa kinaroroonan namin.

I noticed Reeve's jaw clench again.

"Put you seatbelt on," he muttered icily.

But I was surprised because before I could even do what he said, he placed a hand
beside my thigh and reached for my seatbelt.

" 'Di ako sanggol, kaya ko naman," I don't know why I'm suddenly nervous!

When Reeve heard me whisper that, he looked at me. My eyes quickly widened when I
saw something flicker in his eyes.

"Damn this," Reeve hoarsely said.

The next thing I know, I was straddling his lap while he's kissing me roughly on
the lips. Each kiss trailing down my neck is heated and dominant.

"Ahh!" I moaned when he cupped my breast under my blouse. He pushed my pencil skirt
up to my hips before I hugged him when two of his fingers suddenly teased my folds,
pushing further inside my center.   

Ang bilis ng galawan niya.

"Shh, someone might hear us," Reeve said, making me glare at him.

Pero nauwi sa malakas na singhap ang masamang tingin ko sa kanya nang eksperto
niyang pinasok sa bibig ang isang nipple ko bago nilaro ang gitnang bahagi ko.

"Wouldn't someone see us?" I asked, closing my eyes because of the pleasure.

"No. And that damn Benjamin won't see you. Will I let that even happen? No fucking
way," Reeve spat harshly.

He pumped my insides expertly until I was catching my breath.

"Ahh fuck you!" I held back my moan when I reached the peak of my orgasm.

Kinagat ko ang leeg ni Reeve para hindi marinig ang ungol ko.

I can hear his deep breathing when I hugged him to calm myself. Reeve wrapped his
hands around my waist after adjusting back my clothes to their rightful places.

"Ganyan ka ba mainis ngayon, Engineer De Marco?" I teased and leaned back to touch
his face. "Nangfi-finger?"

Reeve pursed his lips when he saw the mockery on my face. He just rolled his eyes.

"I can feel your huge boner."

"That will move inside you when we get home ," Reeve licked his lip naturally,
looking so sexy. "Benjamin pa nga, tangina niya."

I laughed when he cussed at Benjamin.

Hindi ko napigilan na ilapit ang mukha ko para halikan siya sa labi.

"More," Reeve whispered thirstily.

I obliged but more aggressive this time. I ran my fingers through his hair and
kissed him, pushing my tongue inside his mouth.

Reeve let me play with our kiss. And when I was about to pull away, he grabbed my
neck and smashed his lips back to mine, kissing me hungrily.

Kaso biglaan akong napatigil at napalayo kay Reeve nang may kumatok sa bintana ng
kotse.

My eyes instanly widened when I saw a man looking at me from the window. Parang
manyak at supladong nakataas ang isang kilay.

"Putanginang tipaklong," namilog ang mga mata ko.

Binaba ko ang bintana para masiguradong hindi ako namamalik mata.

When I looked at Reeve, he pursed his lips and just pulled me close to him again,
burying his face on my neck like nobody just withessed our laplapan moment. Hayop,
ni walang sasabihin?!

I looked back at the guy again. Nanlalamig ang buong katawan ko habang sinasalubong
ang tingin ng manyak.

"Six years kang nawala. Pagbalik mo, makikita kitang nakapatong sa pangit na 'yan?"
sabi nung siraulo.

I was speechless while staring at his accusing eyes. There were several emotions in
his ugly orbs, I cannot comprehend. But disbelief and aggressive accusation is
highly visible.

"Anlandi mong tomboy ka kahit kelan," malutong na mura niya sa akin.

"Puta ka," wala sa sariling mura ko pabalik.

Hindi ko alam pero bigla akong naiyak. Inalis ko ang sandal ko at walang
pagdadalawang isip na ibinato iyon sa mukha niya.

"Aray ko!" Saktong sa mukha niya tumama kaya sinamaan niya ako ng tingin.
"Ampanget mong umiyak tabachuy. Kadire!" he laughed.

Reeve gave me a soft kiss before he loosened his grip on me. Agad akong lumayo sa
kanya at binuksan ang kotse para makalabas.

"Ikaw," kinalas ko ang isa ko pang sapatos at tinapon ulit sa mukha nung manyak. He
caught it right in time, watching me.

"Na-miss kita," I broke down and hugged him.

—§—
Author's note:
Almalyn Gutierrez Soriano, I hope you're doing well now.

We're back! I just finished my first semester. Now my school has given us a short
break for new year. I just hope I can finish Reeve and Yasi's story for the minimal
time given. And I hope you'll be with me until the end of this story. Comments
would be appreciated a lot. Thank you so much.

12-28-20

        Chapter 49 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
Happy New Year, guys!ߎAnd happy new life! I hope 2021 will be a great year for all
of you! Thank you sa mga nag-greet via pm at comments. Bless you!
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have just landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Cebu Pacific Air welcomes you to Manila. On behalf of your flight and crew headed
by Captain Guevarra with the first officer Sonsorno and the rest of the team, we
thank you for choosing Cebu Pacific, your airline of choice."

It sucks to be home. If it wasn't for my brother's wedding, I wouldn't be sitting

in this plane destined to the Philippines.

"Hon?"

"Hmm?" I looked at the woman beside me.

"I can't come with you at your house tonight. Naroon daw kasi sa bahay ang mga
inaanak at pinsan ko. And they expect me to be there," my girlfriend sounded
disappointed. "I'm sorry, bubby."

I tried to smile when she held my shirt and pulled me so she can give me a kiss.

"It's fine. We have weeks anyway," I tilted my head to the side when an image of a
girl suddenly ran my mind.

I sighed. This happens too often. Nakakabaliw. When will she quit running in my
mind? Hindi ba siya napapagod? Ilang taon na siyang takbo ng takbo, ah.

"May welcome party daw po kayo, Sir. Pinapasabi ho ni Ma'am Monic," my Mom's driver
said.
"Yeah, thank you for informing me, sir," I massaged my head.

Ayokong pumunta sa welcome party. All I want to do is sleep. Although I am not

tired, the reason why I don't want to attend that celebration is because of one
single woman. My cousin. Funny, right?

"Baba na po kayo, Sir Reeve. Narito na po tayo."

I smiled sarcastically while preparing myself. It's been 10 years Reeve. Get your
thinking straight! You've forgotten about her already, right?

Scolding myself is useless.

"Deputa," I sucked for air when I saw the girl I bullied when I was a kid.

I scanned the dress she's wearing and smiled humorlessly. Ang daming lumaki sa
kanya, ah.

Even from a far distance, I can tell how beautiful she looks. Her features matured
into someone that can sail thousands of warships. And she's sexy. The fitting dress
she was wearing wasn't helpful at all.
I almost caught my breath like a retard when her eyes settled on me.

Almost immediately, I averted my gaze when she smiled at me. Tanginang etits, bigla
ba namang gumalaw.

Tapos malalaman kong tomboy pala.

"Uhm a-ano, nice to see you again Kuya Reeve. Ang kisig mo na, bro! Akala ko payat
ka pa din pero nagbago na pala body built mo! Mas gusto ko katawan mo kesa kay
Andrew-panget! Ganyan 'yung goal na katawan ko e," Yasi chuckled awkwardly.

Mukha pang gusto niyang sundutin braso ko.

I just frowned at her, not amused by how she addressed me. Mas sasaya pa 'ko kung
sinabi niya lang na gusto niya katawan ko!

While I'm talking to my Dad's friends, I tried ignoring how most of the men were
looking at my... cousin. Yasi was like the prey for all the men who's ogling at
her. Sinubukan ko lang huwag pansinin kahit mahirap.

I took a shot of tequila. When I looked back at her again, I quickly surveyed her
body beginning from her face down to her heels. I frowned when I notice her sway a
bit, looking tipsy. I fought the urge to smile when her eyes found mine.

"Stupid. Hindi naman pala sanay uminom," I shook my head.

Carla called me after that. I do love her, maybe? I can't tell what real love
suppose to really feel like. I think I do love her. Fuck, I am not sure.

"Kuya, pahatid ako."

'Yung bata, ang demanding. At nakainom pa. Hanep, ah.

Kuya... sakit sa tenga pakinggan kapag siya nagsasabi. Ang ingay pa niya kapag
lasing.

Mang maihatid ko siya, kaagad siyang bumaba. I even had to observe her clearly to
know if she can walk to their house. Baka kapag natalisod siya, ako pa sisisihin.

"MOMOL tayo, Kuya. Gusto mo?"

I pushed her a little when she tried to move towards me. She just doesn't know how
much I wanted to oblige to the kiss she was asking. But we were in front of their
house. And I respect her father. Nakaka-guilty 'tong nararamdaman ko.

"I don't hook up with drunk lesbians. Lalo na sa pinsan ko," I couldn't help but
sound mad.

Kung sino pa ang gusto ko, 'yun pa ipagdadamot ng mundo sa'kin.

The next morning, I went to see    Carla. Her favorites were cream puffs, I think?
Hindi ko siya napuntahan kagabi dahil nagpahatid 'yung batang tomboy, kaya
kailangan kong bilhan si Carla ng sinasabi niya. Pampalubag loob kumbaga.

Sumaglit ako sa isang shop. Yet I had to drive past Yasmin's school to get there.

"That girl looks like a kid," I shook my head when I saw her with a guy and a girl.
Her classmates or friends, maybe. "Edi mukha pala akong tatay niya kapag magkasama
kami."

I handed Carla the cream puffs I got for her. Humalik siya sa pisngi ko at agad
nagkuwento ng araw niya. I focused on driving.

Honestly, I can't explain why I get so lazy when it's Carla talking. Pero bakit
kapag si Yasi na ang nagsasalita, maayos akong nakikinig?

I frowned when the rain began to pour heavily. Pagabi na rin.

Yasmin called in such a wrong fucking timing when I was in the middle of making out
with Carla. I wanted to hit Andrew when I learned that he didn't drive her home.
What if something happens to her?

"Dammit," I clenched my jaw before stomping on the accelerator.

"Reeve, is there something wrong? Why are you driving so fast?!" Carla panicked but
I ignored her.

I didn't notice I was holding my breath until I saw Yasmin in front of their school
gate. She was hugging her bag.

"The fuck?" My jaw clenched when I noticed a group of guys walking towards her
direction.

Pag-uwi namin, muntikan ko nang masuntok ang kapatid ko. Ang pabaya. Inuna pa ang
pakikipaglandian sa halip na ihatid muna si Yasi.

I can't explain why I wanted her safe always. Baka kinulam ako. Pwede ba 'yun?

Heaven knows how I tried to distance myself from Yasmin. Pero habang tumatagal,
humihirap lalo.

Kuya Kenneth's wedding is next month. Napamasahe ako sa sentido ko nang makita ang
pagngiti ni Yasi habang kausap si Andrew. Fuck, I think I can't survive one more
month.

The next day, I insisted on driving Yasmin home although Andrew can do that. Wala
lang, gusto ko lang siyang ihatid. 'Di ko rin alam kung bakit.

At napakagaling nga naman, ngayon pa siya dinatnan.

"Teka lang, pupunasan ko. Buti na lang leather ang car seats mo," she sounded
nervous and looks awkward.

Hindi ako mapakali matapos siyang makapasok sa bahay nila.

"Carla, I need to get you a taxi. I can't drive you straight to your house.
There's..." I gripped the steering wheel while remembering how pale Yasmin looked
awhile ago. She looked in pain due to her period. "An emergency. It's urgent."

Nagtanong pa siya kung ano iyon. But I lied. If I tell the truth, I'll sound stupid
for prioritising my cousin before my girlfriend.

After getting Carla a cab, I let out a dry laugh when I saw myself standing in
front of several napkin brands at the grocery shop. Since when did I had the guts
to buy a woman some menstrual necessities?

I never did this before. But there's always a chance for first times, right?

I sighed.

"Ano ba ginagawa ko sa buhay ko? She's not even important," asar kong bulong sa
sarili ko.
I grabbed the charmee and uhh what do you call the other one? Modess? What else
does a girl need? Hindi ko sigurado, tangina. Napanood ko lang sa TV na gumagamit
sila ng hot compress kaya bumili na ako.

"O, hijo. Anong... bumalik ka ata? Gabi na a," bungad ng kapatid ni Ma.

"Magandang gabi ho, 'Tay Romualdo," I respectfully greeted.

He tapped my shoulder before letting me in. "Bakit ka narito? Liligawan mo ba ako,

hijo?"

I laughed and shook my head.

" Hindi ho," 'yung anak niyo sana, kaso pinsan ko pala. Bawal.

Joke.

The plan was just to attend Kuya Ken's wedding and go back to the states. Then, I
sinned. I had sex with Yasi, my own cousin.

She avoided me for days so I respected it. I don't blame her. We both committed
something beyond the limits. Ako nga naguguluhan rin. No matter how much I dig in
my grave to find my guilt, I can't find any. There's nothing that I regret on what
we did that night.
But that same night, everything became clear to me. Yasi never really left my
senses since I was a kid. No matter how hard I try, she's the only woman who can
make me do anything she wants. Even my feelings towards her were clarified.

Patay ako.

"Andrew, why isn't your bestfriend around?" Hindi ko na napigilang matanong sa

kapatid ko.

It was frustrating to not see her. I could watch her all day without getting bored.
Inintindi ko na lang. Kasalanan ko naman kung bakit umiiwas siya.

Yes, I wanted to break up with Carla before the moment I took her. But I was too
blinded with my feelings for Yasmin. That was a mistake. I was cheating.

"Ah, busy raw sa school, Kuya. Bakit?" Andrew answered.

I shook my head when he took a selfie and sent it to her fling. Babaero.

"Alam mo, Kuya. May kakaiba sa'yo," Andrew blurted all of a sudden when we were
alone.

I mentally let out a bitter smile. Maybe he's noticing my careless antics of hiding
what Yasi and I have.
Yasi won't let me break up with Carla. Kahit gustong gusto ko nang kumalas. I
didn't even care if my parents and my brothers were starting to notice how
protective I am to Yasmin.

"Tell me about it," I encouraged him to say it but he just shook his head.

"Huwag na. Hindi pa 'ko sigurado e," sagot niya.

Days were passing by so fast until there's only two weeks left for me before I
return to the states. The only achievement I'm holding onto is the improved status
of my relationship with Yasi.

"Ikaw Kuya Reeve, ha. Napapadalas na pagtawa at pagngiti mo. 'Di ko alam na ang
pangit mo pala kapag masaya ka," istorbo ni Andrew sa akin. Siya pa ang mukhang
lugi.

I rolled my eyes and showed him my middle finger. Gago, tumawa pa.

Me too. Naninibago rin ako sa sarili ko, slight lang naman. Because I already know
I'm in love with a single woman. It's only now that I felt the realness of what
they call love.

Yasi. She's the dream I never thought I wanted.

"Bro, you good?" Tinapik ako ni Kuya Ken sa balikat.

Kumuyom ang kamao ko at prenteng uminom sa hawak kong alak. I glared at the group
of men staring at Yasi.

"Yeah. Congratulations, you're officially married," I gestured him his wife Phoebe
who's talking to some guests here at the reception area.

"And I think you're next. Tingin mo pa lang sa mga tumititig at lumalapit na mga
lalake kay ate girl, nakakamatay na," he laughed.

I frowned with his words and I looked at the bottle of alcohol in my hand when he
motioned it. I didn't realize I was gripping it hard.

"What did you say?" I wanted him to repeat what he said.

"Bro, halatado ka masyado. I'm not stupid not to realise what's going on between
you and Yasmin, your cousin," Kuya Ken shook his head. "Malala ka na."

That night, I broke up with Carla. I didn't hesitate anymore. But I was guilty I
couldn't even tell her the real reason why. I've hurt her.

But I was happy I could finally give myself wholly to the woman I love. Siya ang
gusto kong makasama sa iisang kwarto kaya lang, wala e. Hindi pwede. I badly wanted
to see her.
"Bahala na nga," I cursed myself before leaving my room, making my way to the other
inn where she's staying.

I was smiling when I called her.

"Hello?"

The smile on my lips faded. Natigilan ako sa paglalakad nang mahimigan ko ang
kakaiba sa boses niya.

"Tangina, umiiyak ka ba?" I gripped my phone tightly before walking faster.

"Iyak? Hindi 'no! Sinong umiiyak?!" Yasi tried to deny.

I shook my head. She must have thought things that Carla and I are doing since we
were told to stay in a single room. I chuckled.

Ayaw na hiwalayan ko si Carla dahil natatakot siya pero palagi namang umiiyak.
Minsan, ang sarap niya rin kurotin talaga.

"Alam mo ba kung bakit ko gusto kong maging architect? Kasi bata pa lang ako,
pangarap na ni Tay na magpatayo ng bahay para sa aming dalawa," she continued
talking while I listen intently.
Ang sarap niyang panoorin na mangarap. I just wish I'm part of her dreams.

"You'll be the architect of our own house. Ikaw magdedesenyo ng bahay natin,
ipangako mo," I wanted her to promise. Because I see no future ahead of me without
her.

"I want a kiss," I wrapped my arms around her waist before pulling her to bed.

"Reeve," she chuckled when I began kissing her neck.

I went inside her room when no one was around. This has been a shitty routine for
me. But I couldn't help it. Nangangati na nga akong sabihin sa lahat kung anong
meron sa amin. She doesn't deserve to be kept as a secret. Yasi deserves the world.
And she deserves to be taken pride of.

But Yasi wasn't ready. So I had to understand her. I can't believe I am letting
someone order me around. I was never this obedient to someone. Sa kanya lang.

"I want you now," I was horny. I needed her.

Yasi laughed softly. And sarap pakinggan. "No, I'm sorry. Not now muna."
Alat, bro. Hindi raw pwede.

"Okay," I smiled and kissed her lips. If she says no, then it's no.

Sakit niya sa puson, tangina.

"Ano ka Kuya? Tuta ni Yasi?" Andrew mocked me when I went to the market with him
because Yasi wanted me to buy some vegetables. "Parinig nga ng tahol!"

I threw my brother an annoyed look.

"Saya ka n'yan?"

"Hindi. Gwapo lang," he brushed his hair back and whistled when a girl said hi to
him.

Babaero, amp. Sarap bigwasan.

"Ako bestfriend pero bakit parang mas close pa kayo? Unfair, ah," he muttered,
still oblivious that I'm in love with Yasi.

"I'm more handsome than you, if that answers your question," I shrugged.
How many times did I try giving them hints? Nagtataka lang sila pero walang
nagtatanong. Etong si Andrew na ang daming alam, walang bayag magtanong.

When I thought everything was going well, a stranger came into the picture. Nadia
Losvantes, another headache.

What the fuck is my Mom thinking? Is she that scared of accepting the truth that I
am fucking in love with Yasmin?

Yes it is wrong. But when I am with her, everything feels right. Something's
telling me that I am not related to her, or maybe I am just denying it too because
I know for a fact that Yasmin is my cousin. The daughter of my Mom's brother. Yet I
fell deep shit in love with her.

"Maganda, sexy pa," I almost rolled my eyes when I heard Yasmin say that when she
saw Nadia.

Akala ko ba babaeng babae na siya? Naging tunog tomboy bigla.

O baka bulag 'tong babaeng mahal ko? She's obviously more beautiful and sexier than
the woman my Mom called to get my attention. Well no shit will happen because I am
faithful to only one woman now.

"Reeve honey, say hi to Nadia, come on," My Mom tried to encourage me.
"Reeve," Dad warned.

No way I would look at that woman. Instead of looking at her, I caught the eyes of
Yasi.

"Can you pass me some grilled steak, babe?" Bahala kayo sa buhay niyo. But for me,
I'm gonna flirt with my girl.

Yasi's eyes went wide. She practically looked scared and nervous.

I'm sorry baby, but I need to let you know that I'm yours.

Nadia wasn't part of the family, but was stupid enough to ask to come with our
beach vacation. It pissed me off.

Kapag naiinis pa man din ako, hindi ako nakakaisip ng matino. Kaya nung hinatid ko
si Yasi sa bahay nila, hindi ako nakapagpigil.

"Bakit sasama ka pa sa kwarto?" Yasi asked, confused.

I followed her and locked the door when we went inside.

"Napagod ka ba? Gusto mo magpahing muna saglit tsaka ka bumalik sa inyo?" She asked
while removing her jacket.

I bit the insides of my cheek when she removed her shirt. Nagtaka siguro siya dahil
hindi ako sumasagot. She had that frown on her face when she looked back to see me.

"Mamaya na. I have other plans," I muttered and took note that we're going to the
beach next week.

Yasi walked towards me and I didn't think twice of pulling her so I could kiss her.
My hand from her waist moved up to squeeze her boob. Fuck, malaki.

"Hmm," she moaned when I unclasped her bra and played her mound.

"Magse-sex ba tayo?" Yasi suddenly asked.

I laughed before carrying her, throwing her to the bed so I could move on top of
her.

"Ahh Reeve!" She moaned when I inserted my length inside of her after a little
foreplay. Her hands clung on my back, scratching it with her nails unintentionally.

She feels so good. There's no way I could ever get enough of her.
I fucked her to release my annoyance on Nadia. After that, I made love to her,
making sure she had marks on her tummy and neck.

"You're so good," she breathes after her third release.

I smirked while sucking the valley of her breast. She panted ang ran her fingers
through my hair, moaning my name when I touched her sensitive part.

"Heto, Kuya, o. Pampalakas," Andrew handed me a beer.

"Buti si Tabachuy hindi nag-bikini," sumalampak si Andrew sa tabi ko at tumungga sa

beer niya.

I bit my cheek inwardly so I could stop myself from chuckling while watching Yasi
in her short pants and a baggy shirt.

We're currently at the beach for vacation.

"Ang init. Sa sobrang init, tingin ko tuloy I'm so hot," Kuya Ken laughed at his
own statement.

"Yabang dude, 'di naman pogi," epal ni Andrew.

"When will you go to Switzerland?" Kuya asked me.

I shrugged. "I don't know."

"Anong I don't know ka jan. Diba pangarap mo 'yon?" Singit ni Andrew.

Sumulyap ako sa kinaroroonan ni Yasi. Pasimple akong tumungga sa alak ko para

pigilan ang pagngiti nang magtama ang tingin namin.

She quickly looked away and continued playing. They met some kids and those kids
might have asked them to play volleyball with them.

"Yeah, but that was before," before I fell completely in love with her.

Yasi is my dream now. Everything I want to do, I want to achieve it with her.

"Paano 'yan? E diba bawal nang kumalas kasi nakapirma ka na sa kontrata niyo?"

Hindi ako nakasagot dahil totoo. I'll end up in jail if I ever breach the contract.
There's nothing I could even do. Stadler Corporation is not something I could take
as a joke.
"Yeah," I bitterly said.

But I have change of plans now, I guess. It was never in my plan to fall in love
with my own cousin. I didn't know that Yasi was a scam. The problem is, I can't
back out from work now.

I drank from my beer again. As I stared at Yasmin playing, I ignored Nadia when she
waved a hand at me and blew me a kiss. I took my time memorizing Yasi's features.

"Goddammit," I immediately stood up when I saw Yasmin fall.

"What happened?!" Mom panicked and told Andrew to go see her but my body had it's
own instinct to rush towards her before anyone else.

"Oh my gosh! Ikaw naman kasi Yasi! You're not nag-iingat! You're not magaling naman
pala sa volleyball but you sali-sali pa rin. Na-hurt feet mo tuloy," Nadia said,
her voice pissing me off.

Tangina, pigilan niyo 'ko. Matutumba ko 'to kahit babae pa. I've seen it clearly
how she elbowed Yasi when they both jumped to tap the ball. Sapakin ko 'to, hindi
na hihinga.

"Can you ask Engineer Guzman if there's something I could do to cancel the
contract, if only possible," I told Paolo, a colleague. One of the best, same goes
with Jason, his close friend. I've known them from a project before when I worked
with them. Hindi kami gaanong close, pero sila lang ang maaasahan ko ngayon.
"Ah teka, sino ulit 'to?" Mayabang na tanong niya.

"This is Engineer Reeve Legaspi, Engineer Guzman," ulit kong pagpapakilala sa

sarili ko. Is this guy drunk? Wala naman palang silbi kausap 'to ngayon.

Kanina pa niya ako kausap. But he wasn't aware who he was talking to.

" 'Engineer Reeve? Yung poging papa? Naaalala ko na, hi Papi!" Engineer Galvante
chuckled. "Wanna be my sugar daddy?"

"Pass," I laughed. "Ask me again once your sober, Engineer."

Mahihiya ka sa pinagsasasabi mo, panigurado. I'm not sure if he's normally like
that or not. We weren't close.

"When will you stop acting weird towards your cousin?" Dad told me, looking so
serious.

"In what way am I acting weird?" Because as far as I can remember, I'm just making
Yasmin feel like she's the only woman I am ever in love with.

"Let's not play dumb here, son," matigas na wika ni Dad. "Even before you broke up
with your girlfriend, Carla, you've been acting differently towards Yasmin."
Patuya akong natawa. "Dad, don't act like you never knew this. Why? Did you forget
the reason why I left for states when I was Grade 5?"

"That was years ago!" My Dad shouted, looking too serious.

"And we all thought it would die down, right? You were convinced that my feelings
for Yasmin had faded, which is why Mom begged me to come home," I said.

"That is not the point!"

"Then what is, Dad?!" Napasabuhot ako sa buhok ko. I looked at him straight in the
eyes. "I asked Kuya and he agreed that I'll fly here to the Philippines one week
before their wedding. I asked that because I know I wasn't probably over my
feelings with Yasi. But what happened? You and Mom asked me to come home earlier
than that, a month before the wedding."

I planned on telling him about what's really the score between me and Yasi but he
immediately dismissed the conversation before I could even begin.

When Mom fainted after finding out about me and Yasi, I talked to Dad but he only
beat me up ordered me to stay away from Yasi. The day after that, I went to his
office to spill everything they were so afraid of accepting.

I was forbidden to see Yasi. Forcing me to be separated with her was the only
option they could do.
"Kuya, gusto mo ba tulungan kitang makatakas?" Sumungaw si Andrew sa pintuan,
nagmumukhang adik dahil sa tono ng pananalita at galaw niya.

I forced a smile. "Just go and hug her for me. Tell her I'll see her soon."

It's my Architect's graduation day but I can't be there to support her. And she's
graduating as a Summa Cum Laude, nakaka-proud.

Sobra.

"Kuya..." Andrew sighed. "Dinagdagan ni Dad ang mga bantay sa labas."

I nodded lazily and wiped the blood on my lips using the back of my hand. I leaned
my head to the wall and grunted a bit when my body felt painful and tired.

"I know. Stop worrying about me, will you?" I chuckled, disliking the pity in his
eyes. "I can manage myself."

"Gago, e puro pasa na nga mukha mo. Mapapangitan na si Yasi sa'yo n'yan," he
answered back.

"As far as I can remember, she loves me," I told him.

"Kahit na! Sabi nga ni Heraclitus, nothing is constant but change. So her love for
you is not constant! Excuse me," parang baklang saad niya.

May direct quote pa ang loko.

"Alis na nga! Istorbo ka," I threw him the box of tissue that I managed to reach.

"Pikon," Andrew laughed before it died down when he became serious. "Ayokong
nakiiita kang ganito, Kuya. Sobra na si Dad."

I smiled at him and tried not to grimace when my wound hurt.

"Congratulate her for me."

Andrew shook his head.

"Ayoko. You... greet her yourself," binigyan niya ako ng makahulugang tingin. "I
know you will. Ikaw pa, mahal na mahal mo 'yung tabachuy na 'yun, e."

Yes. I love her. She's the only reason why I'm living.

When he left, I tried cleaning up my wound. I rested a bit so I could have enough
strength to go past the guards outside. Humiga ako sa kama. I covered my eyes with
my arm. Tangina, pagod na 'ko.

But I want to personally congratulate the woman I'm in love with.

"Brandon, stop this madness!"

I sighed when I heard some shouting from my Dad's office. It was loud enough to be
heard in my room. I knew what they must be talking about.

"Damn this," pilit akong tumayo. I forced myself to walk, heading to the office.

"That is not the point!"

"Then what is?! 'Yung katotohanang ampon si Reeve?!"

My feet stopped walking. Even my breathing became suddenly unsteady.

"Ano?! Na hindi naman talaga siya isang tunay na Legaspi kundi anak siya ni De
Marco! Ganun ba?!" Mom shouted, enough to make my knees weak.

This was the moment I never though it was possible to feel pain and happiness at
the same time. Pain for knowing that my identity wasn't real all along. And
happiness because I can officially marry my girlfriend.

Shit. Buti hindi ako nahimatay. Nilandi ko na lang si Yasi kahit puro pasa ang
katawan ko.

"It's your graduation day," I mumbled, knowing she's mad.

I took my time hugging her while she's sitting on my lap, clinging on my neck
tightly. My heart broke while seeing how she tried to suppress her tears while
looking at my bruises.

"I don't care!" I can hear the pain in her voice so I stayed silent. I looked away
because I can't stand seeing how hurt she looks. "Mas pipiliin kong manatili ka sa
bahay niyo nang hindi ka nasasaktan kaysa ang puntahan mo ako at mabugbog ka na
naman pagkauwi mo."

Yasmin was angry at me for visiting her. But I know she was just too worried, which
is why she was crying while giving me a sermon. Damn, I didn't want her to see my
wounds but there was no other way I could hide it if I badly wanted to see her.

"We're not cousins," I told her, feeling relieved of that truth.

"Ano ang pinagsasasabi mo?"

Weakness was clouding my body but there was no denying that I am happy with the
truth I found out. All my vulnerabilities, I only showed it to Yasi.
"Babe," she moaned when I took one of her mounds on my mouth and sucked on it.

I missed her scent. Her voice. Her touch. Her kisses. Everything about her. I
missed her so much.

"Reeve, your body experienced a lot of punches. I don't think we canɢ" she shook
her head. "Baka makasama sa'yo."

I stifled the smile that was about to form on my lips.

'Kuya, 'wag kang magpapalipas ng gutom. 'Di porket wala si Tabachuy na magagalit
sa'yo kapag 'di ka kumain e, ganyan ka na. Isusumbong talaga kita. Kumain ka ha.' I
can still hear Andrew's threatening voice in my ears.

Hanggang dito ba naman sa panghahalay ko kay Yasi, bumubuntot boses ng kapatid kong
'yun. Tindi, ah.

"Hmm," I couldn't stop a smile when I smelled Yasi's chicken adobo.

Sobrang sarap ng adobo niya. It became my favorite. I hugged her from the back.

"Ayaw mo ng tulong ko? I can be a master chef if you want! May recipe rin ako," my
confidence level increased.
Yasi's face looked unpleased, as if reading the malice on my voice. I wanted to
laugh. She looked so cute. Muntik ko nang mapisil puwet niya.

"Hindi ka chef kaya 'wag kang feeling. 'Di mo nga alam mugluto, huy!" Yasi snapped,
raising a brow at me.

Aguy, attitude.

"Sige, anong recipe kaya mong lutuin?" Hamon niya sa'kin.

"Bata," I answered, sounding so arrogant.

Ibig kong sabihin ay kami ang gagawa ng bata. Pero iba kinalabasan ng sinabi ko.

Before Yasi could even pull my hair, my reflexes were quick to dodge her hand. I
laughed when she got more pissed.

"Niluluto ba ang bata?! Ano ka, chinese?!" Lakas ng boses. Halikan ko 'to, e!

" 'Di niluluto. Ginagawa, kaya nga gabi-gabi kita inaakit," I sound like a horny
asshole. "Ano, babe? Game ka? Gusto mo i-demonstrate ko paano gawin? Batang gawa sa
kusina. Fuck, I'm a master chef."
Inside my head, I was actually praying for her to get pregnant. I was too careless
and irrational for not thinking about what might be the consequences if I really
got her pregnant.

I just... didn't want to leave. I want to stay with her like nothing else mattered
but her.

If not for Yasi's word, I wouldn't be going to the market with Andrew. Dami niyang
alam at sinasabi. Minsan, gusto mo na lang lagyan ng tape ang bunganga para
manahimik.

"Akala mo siguro hindi ko alam ginagawa niyo nung kumatok ako! Omg, were you..."
Andrew made a circle shape using his thumb and forefinger then motioned his other
forefinger inside and out the hole he made, looking at me with wide eyes while he
does it.

"Asshole, stop that," suway ko at ibinaba ang kamay niya. Some people here in the
market saw him do that and laughed. "You're at the public. Pinagtitinginan tayo sa
kabalastugan mo."

"Kayo nga nag-jerjer ni Yasi kahit alam mong naroon kami! Sana all may nilalandi!"
Andrew said, not giving up.

"You're mouth, Andrew," I hissed.

"May pa talk-talk ka pang nalalaman jan! Iba naman pala gagawin mo sa bestfriend
kong tabachuy, eww," he sounded like a girl with suspecting eyes.

"Hindi ka titigil?" I warned.

Andrew just laughed. Hinampas niya ang balikat ko na parang babae at kinagat ang
labi, nagpa-cute. Tangina?

"I'll buy this and this," I pointed at the vegetables Yasi told me to buy. She even
gave me a list because she assumed I might forget some. Damn, hindi man lang
nagtiwala sa brain capacity ko. Magaling ako, huy!

"Ah, h-hi, Sir. E-eto po?" The seller stuttered when she looked up from her phone
and saw me.

I only nodded. I tried to look around because I can't find Andrew. That explains
why it suddenly became silent beside me. Where's that guy?

Napailing ako nang makita ko siya sa 'di kalayuan na kaharap ang isang babae na
tumatawa. Andrew was smiling at her, nagpapa-cool.

"260 ho, papi. Baka may iba pa po kayong gusto? See the gulays, sir pogi! Maybe you
wants broccoli too or..me," the seller laughed and smiled cutely at me, tucking
some strands of hair behind her ear. "Maybe you is wants to buys me, sir!"

Her grammar...
"Uhh, I have a girlfriend," I directly said and handed her the payment.

"Pogi ka daw?" Biglang epal ni Andrew at inakbayan ako habang tumatawa. "Isusumbong
kita kay Yasi, Kuya. Landi mo, ah."

Fuck, I want to strangle his neck so bad. Ang liit pero nang-aakbay, kala mo naman
kung sinong matangkad.

This asshole is the real flirt! He left me because he's talking to a gurl he just
met for pete's sake.

"Ay, taken na pala. Sayang," The girl said before she gave me my change.

"Check if we forgot something."

"Kumpleto na nga! Hindi ka naman bubugbugin ni Yasi kapag may nakalimutan kang
bilhin sa inutos niya, Kuya," Andrew teased me. "Masyado ka namang UNDERstanding sa
tabachuy na 'yon, Kuya. Kelan ka pa naging tuta?"

"Fuck you," asar akong umiling.

"Pati ako papatusin mo? Gusto mo rin pala ng hutdog, kuya? Hindi na kepyas?" Andrew
laughed loudly, making some people look at us.
This asshole. Hanapan niyo nga 'to ng jowa!

"Kuya, pa-harbor nga netong Mercedes mo."

Tinungkod ko ang isang kamay ko sa bintana at nilaro ang labi ko habang hawak sa
isang kamay ang manibela.

"I'll just give you the BMW," I said without a second thought. Yasi and I had too
many memories with this car. This Mercedes car was the witness of the nights and
days we were horny.

When we got home, I held Yasi on the waist. Ginawaran ko siya ng halik sa noo. I
smiled when I heard her chuckle.

I was the one who grilled the barbecues. It was Yasi's favorite so I made sure it
was delicious. I noticed that she was eating a quantity more that what she usually
puts on her plate.

Plus, there was an unusual stare between Phoebe and Yasi. I wanted to ask but I
just chose to stay silent. Yasi would tell me if she really wants to. I don't want
to bug her about it.

"What else do you want? Do you want more barbecue?" I asked.

"Yes, please. Gusto mo pa ng adobo?"

My phone started ringing but I was more focused on giving my girlfriend food.

"I'll get it," I said, motioning her to eat. It was my third time getting rice and
vian because her adobo was so delicious. I can't get enough of it.

Kung siya kakainin ko, mas lalong hindi ako titigil sa pagkain.

"Emergency ata 'yan, sagutin mo muna," I stared at her before nodding. I drank some
water and kissed her on her forehead.

My grip on my phone tightened when I saw who the caller was. It was Stadler Corp.
agency.

"Engineer Reeve Legaspi."

"Hello, good afternoon, Sir." I answered politely.

"Yes. We just want to inform you that the start of your working hours in Stadler
Corporation is moved two days from now. We have already rescheduled your flight.
Your plane ticket will be delivered shortly after this call."
My knees felt weak. I looked up and stopped myself from muttering a curse.

"Sir, you told me that I have two more moths before that," I tried to hide the
frustration in my voice but I failed. "It was listed on the deal that it would be
on August before my contract starts. What is this? Change of plans?"

What the fuck is is wrong with them?

"Yes, I am aware, Engineer Legaspi. But the construction of the chain of hotels and
buildings was decided by the boards to begin earlier than we expected."

"Then that means I only have two days left?" This must be a joke. I wasn't prepared
for this.

"Yes, Engineer. I hope to hear from you at the beginning of your working hours. Are
there clarifications that you want to ask? Or maybe you have understood it already,
Engineer?" The guy formally said.

"Yes, Sir. I understand. Thank you for informing me." The weight on my chest
tripled.

"Salita mo lang ang hinihintay ko, Yasi. One word, Yasi. Just one word from you to
make me stay, I'd do it without a thought."

I was serious when I said that to Yasi. But she was decided to let me go and chase
my dreams. She just doesn't know that my dream on working at Stadler Corporation
died when it all became clear that I love her. She's my world now.

"How many times will we talk about this? No, Reeve. I will not be the reason why
you will destroy your future. I will not be the reason    why you won't chase the
dream you've been dreaming since you were a kid. Gusto kong maabot mo ang pangarap
mo, meron man ako o wala," Yasi said, failing to hide the pain in her voice from
me.

But.. I want to reach every milestone with you.

"Sa'yo 'to?" I asked Yasi straightforwardly after picking up from the ground what
seems to be a pregnancy test that fell from her.

Hope escalated on my senses quickly. But it died down when Phoebe claimed it as
hers. I was praying so hard for Yasi to be pregnant. I did her countless times,
burrying my seed inside her.

As far as I can remember, both of us are capable of having a child. Why can't she
get pregnant?

Stadler Corp:
Your ticket is outside your house, Engineer. Kindly take it.

I left Yasmin for a moment so I could get my plane ticket.

"Thank you, Sir." I told the delivery guy before going back inside the house.
There was the urge inside of me to rip the ticket to pieces.

"Hoy taba, kapag may dumating na babae dito, sabihin mo wala ako," that was
Andrew's voice coming from the living room so I followed it.

"Bakit? Sa'n punta mo?" Yasmin asked before I saw her sitting at the couch.

She was eating again. Kakakain lang namin kanina ah.

"Basta sabihin mo nga wala! Taas lang ako, nood ng porn, tas magja-jakol,"
barumbadong sagot ni Andrew.

I scoffed. Yasi got annoyed quickly. She grabbed the closest pillow to her and
threw it at Andrew.

"That's my girl," I whispered, chuckling. But I quickly raised a brow when both of
them became aware of my presence.

All of my time, I made sure to spend it with my family. Most of all, with Yasi. I
looked clingy. But I didn't care. I don't want to waste any second without loving
her.

"Mabango ka talaga," Yasmin inhaled my scent and burried her face more on my chest.
"Sige, iwan ko sa'yo pabango ko," I joked. But I intended to really leave it to
her.

"Wow ha," the sarcasm in her voice made me smile.

I attacked her with kisses, trying to hold back myself from hugging her tightly. My
flight is only hours away.

Even if I complain to how fast the remaining hours I have with her is passing so
fast, I don't have the power to freeze time.

When she tiptoed to kiss me, she immediately pulled away and turned her back from
me. I inhaled sharply, aware of the tears forming in her eyes.

Yasi didn't want me to see her tears. I smiled sadly. Maybe because she doesn't
want me to worry. But I already am.

Every second, it seems as if my heart is being torn apart. I was quiet while I was
following her upstairs when she led the way.

"Alagaan mo ang sarili mo d'on, ah. Kumain ka ng masusustansya. At huwag kang

magpapalipas ng gutom kahit gaano ka man ka-busy," Yasi said while properly rolling
my clothes and putting them neatly on my baggage. "Turuan mo rin ang sarili mong
magluto. Manood ka ng videos kung paano. Tapos huwag kang magpupuyat lagi."
She closed it and stared at my baggage    blankly.

My lips parted when her voice broke. Her tears began rolling down her face.

Putangina. Ayokong umalis.

I stood up and hugged her from the back. Hearing her cries wanted me to curse
myself for signing the fucking contract.

I made her face me. "Yasmin, come on. Don't cry.. please.."

"Napuwing nga lang. Sige, hindi na ako iiyak," she denied.

I took out two of my favorite polo with my name written at the back. Then, I went
to get my cologne. Even the belt she loved whenever I'm the one wearing it, I
handed it to her. She teased me while stifling her tears while

Kung pwede lang iwan ko ang sarili ko, ginawa ko na. But Yasi was not asking me to
stay as much as I want to hear it.

I was only waiting for her to ask me to stay. But she's not saying the words I
wanted so bad to hear.
"Maligo ka na. Labas lang ako saglit dahil may kaibigan akong kakausapin."

After taking a bath, I can't find Yasi. Sinubukan ko siyang tawagin kaso walang
sumasagot.

"Si Yasi, Kuya?" I asked my brother Ken at the kitchen.

"I think I saw her go out," he shrugged and motioned the door

Kaso paglabas ko, gumalaw ang panga ko. Fuck, she was hugging a guy! I almost
punched that asshole when he had his hand wrapped around her. Pinigilan ko lang
sarili ko.

"You are a goddamn summa cum laude! Why? Can't you find a work there? Puwede namang
dun ka magtrabaho, kasama ko," I never beg. Kay Yasi lang.

She's the only one I show my weak side.

I was desperate. So desperate that I tried convincing her to come with me. But she
only gave me valid reasons in return for her to stay. I told her that we could get
Tay Romualdo to live with us in Switzerland. Again, she declined with strong
rationale.

"No, goddammit! You said he's just a friend! Why are you saying that?!" My jaw
clenched when she told me she like the guy awhile ago.

Yasi loves me. I fucking know that. What hurts is the fact she's lying just to make
a reason for us to break up.

"Just leave, Reeve," her loud sobs were painful to hear. "Umalis ka na lang."

Am I being too much?

"Yasmin.." I can't believe this is happening. This is.. just bullshit."

I shut my eyes and covered it so she could not see my tears. Tangina, ang sakit. I
felt useless because I know she's falling apart too.

It felt like my herat was torn to shreds when she said the guy's name.

"Putangina," hindi ko na napigilang maiyak. I kept my cries silent while looking

straight at the woman I am deeply in love with.

"I hope you will find someone better than me.    I understand if you are mad at me.
There's nothing that would stop you, hate me all you want, dahil nagkasala ako
sa'yo. Nagloko ako. At kung galit ka man, matatanggap ko," Yasi said softly.
How can she tell me to find a woman? Bakit ang dali sa kanyang sabihin 'yon?

Hate her? Be mad at her? Fuck! Even if I try, I can't stay mad at her! No matter
how painful it is, I still love her. And I am ssured that nothing can change that.
As I've said, she's my life.

"Hindi na kita ihahatid sa airport," nagmamatigas na sabi niya.

Hearing how her voice broke made me stop her from going out of the door. She sobbed
harder when I hugged her. I cried in pain when she held my shirt tightly as if she
didn't want to go.

"Tama na please. Pakawalan mo na 'ko," she begged.

Tangina... paano? Paano kita pakakawalan kung mahal na mahal kita?

Maybe I was too much. Pero kaya kong isantabi lahat para sa kanya. Did she get
tired of me?

I fell on one knee and took the ring I personally customised for her. The low gasp
that came from her and the sobs that followed were too heartbreaking.

No matter how weak I feel, I still met her eyes. Napalunok ako.
"Before I leave, please accept this ring. Dahil ikaw lang ang babaeng gusto kong
pakasalan, noon pa man. Yasi, ang hirap mong pakawalan," I chuckled dryly, still
trying to look fine when I'm feeling otherwise.

"Reeve," she protested, crying so hard. Yasi tried to push me away but I pulled her
close again.

"Payakap, kahit last na," I hugged her with every beat of my heart.

And I promised myself that this is the end for a new beginning.

"I love you," I said, hoping for her to say it back. But she... she didn't.

I leaned closer to her when she held my face and wiped my tears away. But the pain
remained.

"Mayroong mga bagay na hindi ko kayang sabihin sa'yo pero para sa ikabubuti nating
dalawa 'to. Alam kong mararating mo ang mga pangarap mo. And I hope, someday, you
will meet someone who will love you unconditionally. 'Yung hindi ka lolokohin. I'm
sorry, Reeve," our tears continued to speak for us.

There was nothing I could do. I swallowed hard when she gave me a sad smile. And my
hands fell on both of my sides when she pulled away and left.

I watched my dream walk out of the door. My life and happiness.

"I love you," bulong ko sa kawalan. "Sobra."

I sat down before my knees give out. Then covered my face so I could force myself
to stop crying.

I wished that this was all a dream. Yet who am I kidding?

Mapait akong napangiti at sinuot ang kapares ng singsing na binigay ko kay Yasi.

This isn't the end for us. Tumingala ako at hiniling na sana magkita ulit kami
kapag handa na ulit siya. Hiniling ko na sana wala siyang mahanap na iba.

I will chase my dreams. I will do everything to finish everything in Switzerland so

I could come back.

I'll find my real Dad so I could change my surname. Sana sa pagbalik ko, handa ka
ulit na tanggapin ako.

Let us both chase our dreams, my Architect. I'll see you soon...

.....
01-01-2021
Friday, am.
A/N:
Sa hinaba-haba ng chapter na 'to, tinamad akong mag-proofread kaya na-late haha. I
hope we'll get through 2021 successfully! I wish you good health and success.

Penge na rin comments para naman maganda unang araw ng 2021 natin, charr!
We're close to the end of the story, guyssss.

'Yung mga naghahanap ng jowa, sana makahanap na kayo.

Sa mga nagputukan jan, 'yung special kind na putukan, SANA ALL.

Sa mga nagpuyat, matulog ka na!

'Yung mga maliliit jan, sana tumalon kayo noong New Year HAHAHA

Sa mga nalasing, umayos kayo. Dapat cute pa dn kayo, charot.

Again, happy new year! God bless you!

        Chapter 50 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
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Yasi

"Why naman ganon! Nagtatampo pa rin ba siya?"

"Ask him, babe," Reeve said, kissing me on my temple.

"E... nagtatampo nga," isinubo ko ang itinapat ni Reeve na nachos sa labi ko. "Nung
nagkita naman kami, okay lang siya, ah. Bakit ayaw na akong pansinin ngayon?"

Reeve gave me barbecues in a stick. He smiled when I took it and immediately ate
some barbecue meat and chewed it.

"You can't blame him. Andrew lost his favorite person and bestfriend when you left
without saying goodbye," saad niya.

"Is he really mad?" sinubukan kong itago ang lungkot sa boses ko kaso 'di ko
kinaya. "Kasalanan ko naman talaga. Naiintindihan ko rin kung bakit."

I reached for a can of beer and handed it to Reeve. He shook his head and instead
grabbed the buko juice I placed at the table and drank from it.

"Andrew isn't mad. He just misses you. Nagtatampo lang 'yun, e hindi naman gwapo."

Loko. Reeve chuckled when I punched him lightly.

It feels illegal to be sad because I'm the one who left them without saying a
single goodbye. Naglaho na lang kami ni Tatay na parang bula kaya naiintindihan ko
kung bakit galit si Andrew.
I stared at Reeve when he made me eat another piece of nachos. All of a sudden, I
felt guilty so I looked away and shifted on my seat uncomfortably. Nahalata agad ni
Reeve ang inakto ko.

"There's something bothering you," it wasn't a question. Natahimik ako.

My lips parted when Reeve put down his drink and held the back of my knees, pulling
me closer until we're close enough. Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko.

"Can you tell me what it is so I'll figure out how to help?" His voice was
soothing.

But I refused to look at him.

"Babe?"

"I'm sorry," I whispered.

"What are you saying sorry for?"

"For breaking your heart. For lying to you. For telling you to find another woman
when I broke up with you. For delaying my confession about your fatherhood when we
met again. And for..." sinapo ko ang pisngi niya. I shook my head and inhaled.
"Forgive me for not saying how much I love you before you took your flight to
Switzerland six years ago."

Reeve didn't say anything. I know he wants to let me finish before he talks.

"We've talked about this already. But I want to let you know that I'm trying to
make up for my shortcomings to you as much as I can."

Memories of out past came back. Every blurred lines cleared up. I tried to stop
myself from crying.

"We both had our fair share of shortcomings. Don't own it. It's not all on you,"
Reeve leaned back and stared at me longer than necessary.

"But I–"

"Look at us now, love. Your sacrifice paid off," Reeve muttered, sounding serious.

"Did it?" I tried to smile while he plays with my fingers.

"You're so selfless," Reeve whispered something that wasn't clear to me.

"What?" Hindi ko narinig.

Reeve smiled. "Mom and Dad misses you and 'Tay Romualdo. Do you want us to visit
them?"

Natigilan ako. "Ngayon na?"

"Only if you want to," he gave me a reassuring smile.

It has been years. At alam na alam kong maski si Tatay ay nasasabik rin na makita
sila. Nangungulila rin siya kila Tita Monic at Tito Brandon. I also miss Kuya Ken
and Ate Phoebe. Hindi ko na rin kinontak si Ate Phoebe magmula noong tinulungan
niya kami ni Tatay na makaalis. We both decided it since it is safer. Kuya Ken is a
wise man, we couldn't take the risk. So Ate Phoebe and I preferred to cut out
contact until everything is well... like now.

"Will uhm, Kuya Ken and Ate Phoebe be there?" There was hope in my voice.

"They're at Solano now. They visited some of Ate Phoebe's cousins."

After fetching Kiel from school, I told Tatay about our plans for the day. Naiyak
ako nung nakita ko ang reaksyon niya noong sinabi kong pupunta kami sa bahay ng mga
Legaspi. His reaction was still engraved in my mind. Napaawang ang labi niya at
natigilan siya sa pagsalin ng tubig. Tapos kitang kita ko 'yung pamumuo ng
nagbabantang luha sa mga mata niya.

'Totoo, 'nak? Hindi ka nagbibiro?' Tatay tried to joke after. But his voice cracked
and his eyes became glassy.
"Alam ba nilang bibisita tayo ngayon?" I asked Reeve and stood up from bed, walking
towards him.

He shook his head. "Nah, it's a surpise."

When I got near him, Reeve's lips parted when I pulled his elbow, making him wrap
his hand around my waist when our bodies touched.

"Ako na," ibinaba ko ang kamay niya at ako na ang nagbotones sa polo niya.

"Wife duty?" Reeve teased.

"Does this count?" I laughed softly and closed my eyes when he suddenly attacked my
lips with a torrid kiss. I held his shoulders for support when Reeve sucked on my
lower lip.

I played with the promise ring on my finger while looking at my reflection at the
mirror. I noticed Reeve who was about to walk pass behind me but he stopped when he
saw me.

"Baliw," natawa ako nang sumipol siya.

"Ah shit, my heart! It's beating so fast. I think I'll just stay here with you and
not go anywhere. May sakit ata ako," Reeve held his chest dramatically and acted so
weak with his eyes closed.

"Oh my gosh! Really?" I gasped exaggerately and walked to him, acting so worried.
"Stop flirting with me and go get your son."

Reeve laughed when I hit his arm. I chuckled.

"Yes, ma'am," he winked.

I also went down to the living room. Mahina akong natawa nang makita si Tatay sa
sala na inaayos ang buhok. His eyes are closed with his hands clasped together.
Para siyang nagdadasal na kinakabahan na hindi mo maintindihan.

" 'Tay?"

"Nak!" He immediately stood up when he saw me.

"Are you okay?" Takhang tanong ko. " 'Di ata kayo mapakali."

"Kinakabahan ako. Masisisi mo ba naman ako. Ilang taon na kaming hindi nagkikita,"
'Tay laughed.
"Mommy, let's go see my other Lolo and Lola said Daddy!"

A big smile formed my lips when I heard that small voice from upstairs. Tumawa ako
nang makita si Kiel na nakakapit ng mahigpit sa Daddy niyang buhat siya.

Kabado akong tumawa nang makababa sina Reeve. My hands are cold. Pati rin pala ako
hindi mapakali tulad ni Tatay. My heart was banging on my chest loudly.

Ibinaba ni Reeve ang anak namin na tumakbo papunta kay Tatay matapos akong halikan
sa pisngi.

"Tatay lolo, are you excited? Mommy said my other Lola is your sister po."

I averted my gaze from Kiel when I felt Reeve's intense gaze on me. He smiled when
I caught his eyes.

"Okay lang naman 'yung dress na suot ko, diba? It's decent and simple," I moved a
little to stress out what I'm saying. "Do I look good?"

Reeve smirked. "You look good in everything you wear. But you're better off naked
for me."

"Reeve," I hissed in embarrassment with his blunt words while he chuckled.

"You are beautiful, love," Reeve said. I lost an answer because of how whole it
sounded.

We're using Reeve's Tesla today. Sinubukan ko na huwag sulyapan si Reeve habang
nagmamaneho siya. Kaso ang hirap gawin! He looked so hot driving. I couldn't help
it.

"Ehem," tumikhim si Tatay na nasa backseat.

I told him to seat here at the passenger's seat so I could stay with Kiel at the
back but he refused. Gusto raw niyang siya sa likod kaya hinayaan ko na.

Hindi ko pinansin iyon at pasimpleng sinulyapan ulit si Reeve.

"Ehem," Tay Romualdo cleared his throat louder.

Ano, Tay? May plema ka?

This time, I looked back to see him. I frowned when he gave me a teasing look.

"Bakit?"
"Wala, 'Nak. 'Wag mo akong pansinin at sulyapan mo ulit yung ninanakawan mo ng
tingin. Nakakahiya naman, naiiistorbo kita," he answered and smiled widely.

There was something wrong with his smile tho. It seems as if it's teasing me.

Pagtingin ko sa front mirror, napasimangot ako nang mapansin na nakikita pala ni

Tatay ang mga simpleng pagsulyap ko kay Reeve.

"Ay, tanga," I whispered to myself with embarrassment.

When I glanced at Reeve, I bit my lip when he pursed his lips and placed his elbow
at the window side then played with his lips.

"Akala na naman niya, gwapo siya," simangot ko.

I knew he was stopping himself from smiling!

Kinausap ko na lang si Kiel nang marinig ang mahinang pagtawa ni Reeve. Marahil
narinig ang sinabi ko.

"Ano ang dadalhin natin roon? Magte-take out ba tayo?" I asked while checking my
bag.
Noticing how nervous I looked, Reeve glanced at me for a moment and held my hand.

"Bale 'wag niyong pansinin na nandito ako," Tay chuckled. "Wala akong nakikita."

Umiwas-iwas siya ng tingin habang may binubulong. Reeve and I both looked at each
other and smiled.

Sinabi ko naman kay Tatay na okay lang kung makahanap siya ng kasama niya sa buhay
kasi wala akong ibang hangad kundi ang kaligayahan niya. Although I still prefer
him single after Mom died, I did not tell him that. Pero si Tatay mismo ang
nagsabing kuntento na siya sa amin nila Reeve at Kiel. Takot daw siya na baka kapag
nagkita ulit sila ni Mama ay malalagot siya.

The fact is, I know he still loves my mother. It actually never changed. How
faithful he was to my Mom really inspired me. Kung tutuusin kasi e pogi si Tatay.
May ilan ngang mga ka-edad niyang pasimpleng nangangarap sa kanya pero hindi niya
pinapansin. Si Mama lang daw dapat.

"Andrew already ordered some food. He thinks I'm the only one coming home though,"
Reeve informed me, answering my question.

What would I say when I get there? How would I greet them? Damn, my hands are so
cold!

"Are we there yet po?" Kiel asked at the back.

"Yes, anak. Sobrang lapit na natin," I smiled at him and tried to hide the
nervousness in my voice.

"Sa sobrang lapit, your mom's about to pee in her pants," epal ni Reeve with a
playful smirk on his lips.

"That is not true. Stop teasing, hindi nakakatulong," irap ko sa kanya at

sinubukang bawiin ang kamay ko ngunit hindi niya pinakawalan.

Natawa rin si Tatay habang nakikinig sa amin. Buti na lang si Kiel hindi narinig
ang ibinulong ng Daddy niya!

"Ayos, nandito na tayo," 'Tay said outloud. I still felt nauseous though I know
that we're already here.

"Uy, pasapak nga kahit isa. Pamparaos kaba lang," I clung on Reeve's arm while were
in front of the door and gave him a cute smile.

"Babe, that's bad," Reeve laughed on my ear before wrapping his other hand around
my waist while carrying Kiel.

"Isa lang," pangungulit ko. Pati ata mga paa ko nanlalamig!

"Hit me when we get to my bedroom upstairs. I'll let you have your ways on me
whatever you want," he whispered sexily, making me gasp.
"Reeve, don't flirt with me now. I'll kiss you if you won't stop, sige," I warned.
Kinurot ko siya sa tagiliran pero napasimangot ako nang wala akong makapa kundi
matitigas na parte. Tinawanan niya lang ako.

This man and his ripped body!

"Tsk! Hanggang dito ba naman ang lalandi niyo? Tabi nga jan!" Mahina akong tinulak
ni Tatay palayo kay Reeve at naglakad siya sa gitna namin.

Nauna siyang pumasok, siga pa. But my eyes widened when I heard Dad's high pitched
scream when he went inside the house.

"Oh my," I covered my mouth and looked at Kiel who looked shocked of what he heard.
His eyes were wide like mine.

" 'Tay?" Agad kaming pumasok ni Reeve, only to stop when I saw Tita Monic in front
of my Dad.

I gasped when she hit him with her small pamaypay. Umatras agad ako at napapikit
nang ulitin niya iyon.

"Sa Bulacan kami nagpunta, Ate!" Tay tried to explain but he groaned when Tita
Monic hit him again with her pamaypay.

"You little kid! How dare you leave without a word, huh?! Do you know how worried I
was?! I mourned for your disappearance! I contacted you but your number can't be
contacted ! Nagpalita ka pa ng numero hayup ka! I cried because I though my brother
didn't even care for my feelings to just leave like that!" I held Reeve's hand when
he intertwined it with mine.

"Open your eyes, woman. Enjoy the show," pilyong sabi ni Reeve sa akin.

"What's going on, Daddy?" Kiel also asked him. Jusko! Pati ang anak kong walang
kamuwang-muwang, damay!

"It's Lola and Lolo Tatay catching up with each other," Reeve didn't even explain
it to Kiel in a simple way.

"Aray ko! Masakit Monic!" Rinig kong reklamo ni Tatay.

"Anong Monic ka jan?! You call your sister that way?! I'm older than you, boy!"
Tita Monic snapped quickly.

"Yasi, open your eyes," Reeve whispered on me.

I bit my lip and slowly opened my eyes. Pero lumuwa ang mga mata ko nang makitang
nasa akin ang tingin ni Tita Monic. Naubo ako ng wala sa oras nang mapansin ko si
Tito Brandon sa likuran niya.

"Oh my gosh," I leaned on Reeve because of nervousness. He felt how tensed I was
then just wrapped his hand around my waist in a comforting way.
Pagtingin ko kay Tatay, gusto kong matawa nang makita siyang magulo ang buhok at
nakasimangot. But I had no guts to laugh when Tita Monic and Tito Brandon had their
eyes on me and on my son.

"Uhh, Mommy?" I heard Kiel say softly.

"Oh you got some explaining to do, lady," Tita Monic strictly said with her glassy
eyes. Nagulat na lamang ako nang maglakad siya palapit sa akin at niyakap ako ng
mahigpit.

"Where did you go, Yasmin?" Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko nang marinig ang
paghikbi ni Tita.

"Sa Bulacan nga! Paulit-ulit? Bingi ka na ngayon, teh?" Epal ni Tatay.

Hindi ko alam kung tatawa ba ako nung pilit inabot ni Tita Monic di Tatay ng sipa
kaso hindi umabot. I chose to let out a chuckle.

"Pasensya na po, ngayon lang kami nagpakita ulit," I started out. "Kasalanan ko
naman po talaga. Hindi ho si Tatay."

"Let's talk about that over lunch. We have a lot of catching up to do," she sounds
like she's about to cry.
I bit my lip to hold back my tears when I saw their eyes trail to the kid behind
me. Tito Brandon and Tita looked so dazzled while looking at the mini version of
Reeve.

"I'm guessing he's the reason why you left," Tita whispered, still not taking her
eyes off of Kiel who clung on Reeve's neck because he might have felt
uncomfortable.

"Yes, Tita," I admitted.

"Goodness! He looks so cute!"

"Monic!" Tito Brandon called when Tita aggressively stalked towards them, scaring
Kiel.

"Ma, chill," Reeve licked his lower lip before whispering something on Kiel. I
don't know what Reeve told him but our son nodded and smiled at Tita.

"Nakakatakot talaga mukha n'yan. Parang bruha, e. Pati apo niya natakot sa
pagmumukha niya," pagpaparinig ni Tatay.

"Shut your mouth up, Romualdo," Tita Monic glared at him. "That's offensive!"

"Don't english me, sis!" umaktong parang babae si Tatay na inayos ang buhok,
halatang iniinis si Tita.
Tumawa lang si Tatay tsaka ulit brusko na nakipag-bro hug kay Tito Brandon.

"Hello po," Kiel waved a hand at his grandparents.

Pinanood ko kung paano ibinaba ni Reeve si Kirl para makatayo ito. And I couldn't
help but admire my son when he smiled at his grandparents even though it's obvious
that he looks shy.

"Lola and Lolo, how are you po?" He asked respectfully. I couldn't help but smile
when Tito Brandon came and carried him with a wide smile on his face.

"We're good, buddy. What's your name?" Tito asked.

"My name's Kyle Riel Alvares De Marco! But you can call me Kiel na lang po!" Reeve
and I looked so proud while watching him.

"You look exactly like your father. If not so, more handsome than him!" Tita
gasped.

"I get it, Ma," Reeve rolled his eyes. And I laughed because everybody knows it is
true, including him. Reeve was just acting again.

Luminga linga ako nang pumunta kaming dining ngunit walang ni isang anino ni Andrew
ang naaninag ko.

"Sa'n ho si Andrew, Tita?" Tanong ko nang

"He's at his room, sweetheart. I think he's in a call with someone. You can check
though," Tita Monic told me while we are preparing the table for an early lunch.

"Ganun po ba? Antayin ko na lang po siguro na matapos siya roon," I smiled

genuinely.

"Babe, I'll just show Kiel the room where he was made," Reeve suddenly whispered on
my ear.

"Hey!" My eyes widened.

"Kidding," he smirked. "We'll just be upstairs, I'll just tour this guy around."

"Wanna come, Mommy?" Kiel asked. Dahil nakatayo siya sa sahig, kinailangan kong
bumaba konti.

"I'm with here. Go with Lolo and Daddy," I told him and kissed his cheek. "Be down
for lunch. I love you."
"I love you too!" Kiel giggled. It made us all smile because of how adorable he
looked.

Natigilan ako nang maramdaman ang pagtitig ni Tita Monic sa akin. I met her gaze.

"You know what, Yasi. Andrew was really heartbroken when you left. Akala niya
kasama ka niyang maghahatid kay Reeve pero sabi naman ni Reeve naghiwalay raw kayo.
I can still remeber how shocked he looked. We were also surprised but Andrew was
really frozen at his feet. Sabi niya imposible raw 'yon. Because he was the witness
of how you and Reeve were badly in love with each other. Pag-uwi namin galing
airport, hinanap ka niya agad," Tita Monic started to share, looking at me with
truth in her eyes.

"He went to your house but he didn't see you there. He went to the school you
grafuated from, you weren't there. Halos halughugin na niya ang bawat lugar na alam
niyang pinupuntahan mo, pero hindi ka niya nahanap. Hindi siya umuwi buong gabi
kakahanap sa'yo. He said he can't lose you too. He can't lose his bestfriend. That
son of mine also loves you so much, Yasi. You're his princess. His favorite person
whom he grew up with," she said as if remembering the memories of that night 'Tay
and I left.

My heart sank.

"Sorry po, Tita," madamdaming asik ko. What I learned made my heart clench.

"No, hija. That was your choice. I don't have anything against you because
everything you did was something only a brave and rational woman would commit. And
I salute you for that, hija," Tita Monic said. "I really do."

I tried to stop my tears from falling and rather smiled.

"Salamat ho sa pag-intindi."

"I'll just ask Mildred to call the boys so we could eat."

"Ako na po, Tita," I volunteered.

Pagtuntong ko pa lang sa tuktok ng hagdan, nakarinig ako ng kalabog mula sa kwarto

ni Andrew.

"What the hell?" I quickly made my way to where the noise came from.

"Hoy pusang gala!" Andrew was at the corner of his bed while looking at... Kiel?

My son was at the edge of his bed. Sinapo ko ang bibig ko para pigilan ang pagtawa
ko nang magpaalam siya sa katawag at tinuro si Kiel.

"Hoy bulilit! Ano ginagawa mo dito?! Paano ka nakapasok? Sino nagpapasok sa'yo?"
Sunod sunod na tanong ng loko. He hugged himself dramtically as if he's protecting
himself from Kiel.

"Dad told me to look for you here, Tito Andrew," Kiel sounded so innocent.
"Hey, did Kiel see Andr–" I stopped Reeve from talking and motioned Andrew's face
painted with horror.

"D-dad? Tangina, sino tatay mo?" Andrew stuttered.

I laughed a bit when I noticed the recognition in his face. Andrew tilted his head
side to side as of trying to figure out who the kid was. But he doesn't need
anymore proof. Kiel's face was enough evidence of who his father was.

Before Kiel could answer, Andrew covered his mouth with the back of his.

"Holy shit! Ano pangalan ng tatay mo bata?!"

I chuckled when Reeve sighed and kissed me on my forehead before stepping inside
Andre's room.

"That's my kid, Andrew. Stop swearing in front of him," Reeve baritone voice echoed
on the corners of the room.

"Tangina! Tito ako?!" Andrew asked with wide eyes.

"Language," Reeve growled.

I closed my eyes and waited.

"Daddy, what's tangina po?" Oh gosh!

"Andrew Legaspi, I want to throttle your neck," I whispered and watched them.

Pinanood ko kung paano mamutla si Andrew. He stepped closer to Kiel but stopped
when he saw me. Alanganin akong ngumiti.

Sumimangot siya na parang bata tsaka ulit tinignan si Kiel.

"Go on, explain to him. Ayusin mo," Reeve told him.

"Eto na nga! Kasi na naman malay ko ba na anak mo 'to! You weren't saying anything
to me tapos makikita ko na lang 'tong bulilit na 'to sa kwarto ko na kumakaway!
Buti nga 'di ko tinumba kasi akala nabuhay 'yung kumakaway na golden hello kitty ng
mga Chinese! Anak ng—"

I stopped myself from laughing when Reeve grabbed the pillow near him and threw it
at Andrew's face who wasn't able to dodge it because he was pointing at Kiel.

"Gosh," gusto kong kunin na lang ang anak ko palabas nang mapansin ang papalit-
palit na tingin niya mula sa Daddy niya at kay Andrew.
"Blaming my son is not really a good choice, Andrew," Reeve raised a brow at him.
"He's waiting for your explanation."

"What po, Tito Andrew?" Kiel asked like he understands their conversation.

But Andrew? His lips parted after hearing how Kiel addressed him again.

"Ah e, hehe. 'Yung tangina ba?"

"Drew," I hissed.

Napakamot si Andrew sa ulo niya. "Tangina means uhh–," he gulped. "Tongue tapos
ina! Oo, 'yun 'yon! Tongue and ina combined together! So it's tangina! Ahaha!"

Ang proud pa ng pagkakasabi niya ha! Na para bang may na-unlock siyang achievement.
Pumapalakpak pa ang loko.

During our lunch, I told them them the truth. Reeve seated beside me with full
support. Helping me tell what happened. I did not tell everything but only the ones
that matter and the important details. Andrew listened but did not say a word.
After eating, I helped the helpers fix the tables and dry the washed plated. Tita
Monic tried to stop me but I insisted on helping them.

The guys were with Kiel at the living room.

"You okay, Yasi?" Tita asked.

"Opo, Tita. I'll just talk to Andrew," paalam ko sa kanya.

It warmed my heart when I saw how Tita Monic's lips formed a happy smile. She
gestured me to go on, so I did.

From my peripheral vision, I saw Reeve notice my presence. When I pointed Andrew
beside him using my lips, he licked his lower lip and looked away.

Ngumiti ako nang kunin niya ang atensyon ni Andrew. A faint smile formed my lips
when Andrew looked back to where I'm standing.

"Hey uhh, can we talk for a moment?" Sinubukan ko talagang huwag mautal.

Andrew smiled at Kiel and ruffled his hair before following me.

"Andrew," I sighed when he stayed silent while we were at the backyard. "Andrew, I
am sorry."

"For what?" He raised a brow. Since when did he become so suplado?

"Pasensya na kung umalis ako ng hindi nagsasabi. I am sorry because I did not
contact you even for a single time. But believe me, I was tempted to call and text
you. Several times, I attempted to call you so I could hear your voice because I
missed you," I gulped. "But I had to stop myself because if I do, I- I can't let
any of you know about the baby."

"Natakot ka na baka ipapaalam ko kay Kuya kapag nalaman ko na may anak kayo?"
Andrew said.

That was true so I nodded.

"I understand."

"Do you really?" I hesitated to ask.

"I guess it was just hard for me to accept that my best friend was gone," he
answered back.

My lips trembled when Andrew opened his arms and sent me a warm smile. Napapikit
ako at naglakad palapit sa kanya. I went and hugged him tightly, burring my face on
his neck.

"Na-miss kita," he whispered while hugging me.

I laughed as my tears fell from my eyes. "Mas na-miss kita."

"Sabi nang mas na-miss kita, e," he chuckled before looking at me seriously. "I'm
sorry you had to go through the struggles without us."

Kiel was enjoying the company of his grandparents and Andrew so he wanted to stay
there while Reeve and I drive home. Nagpatawag kasi ng emergency meeting si Ma'am
Delado. Must be about the improvements and change of plans regarding a few matters.

"Minsan tinatamad akong magtrabaho. Do you also get lazy sometimes?" Para akong
tinatamad ngayon na magtrabaho. Hindi ko pa nafinalize 'yung output na pinapagawa
ni Ma'am Delado.

"Yes, but I force myself not to. I have to work hard to provide for my family,"
Reeve said  before stepping on the accelerator.

My heart doubled in beat. Hanggang sa makarating kami sa kompanya ay hindi ako

makatingin ng maayos kay Reeve.

"Yasmin, good morning! You look beautiful always," Benjamin smiled widely when he
saw me.

When he was just to pull me so he could give me a kiss on the cheek, I immediately
moved back and glared at him. "Let's not go there. Benjamin, please stop doing all
these."

"I'm sorry," he sighed.

I looked at Reeve who sat at one of the chairs. He looked away when I met his gaze.
Masama niyang tinignan ang kamay ni Benjamin. I gulped when his jaw clenched
aggressively.

"Architect Alvares! Ang ganda ng umaga 'no?" Jason whispered when I sat beside
Reeve. "Kaso nasira ata araw ni Engineer De Marco?"

"Kawawang bata," Paolo shook his head.

" 'Wag mong tinutukso 'yan, scary siya ngayon, pre. Pag nagalit lalo, lagot ka,"
sabad naman ni Jason.

The meeting continued. My lips formed an 'o" when I saw Ma'am Delado's husband.

"Is one week extension for the built-up of the garden enough? Engineer De Marco's
team were fast workers though," Architect Germaine said.

"Possible," Reeve nodded, looking serious. "But there's no assurance because of the
alterations of the weather."

"Yes, since it could disrupt the plans set for the day," I agreed.

Everyone participated so the discussion continued. But I was disturbed with the way
Ma'am Delado's husband was taking glances of me. Reeve was talking seriously
concerning the improvements of the construction and what's yet to be done.

"Sorry, Sir. Ayoko, e. Kompurtable na 'ko sa inuupuan ko," rinig kong sabi ni Jason
kay Benjamin na nasa tabi naman niya.

"Come on. There's just something I need to tell Yasmin," Ben tried again.

Jason glanced at me and made face while pertaining to Ben before he looked at Him
again. Pinigilan ko na huwag matawa.

"Sorry, Sir. I'm claiming this seat," Jason refused.

"You can come visit the site if you want to personally check the accomplishments,"
Reeve continued to discuss with the CEO. "That way you can see clearly."

I shifted uncomfortably on my seat when I saw Mr. Delado wink at me. Tumikhim ako
at itinuon na lang kay Reeve ang atensyon ko.

"I say we go tomorrow?"

"Anytime is fine, Ma'am," Reeve professionally said. My lips parted when he glanced
at me and I saw how dark his eyes were.
"Okay, that's great!" Ma'am Delado clapped in excitement. "We can go today then!
It's still quarter to two."

Sabay kami ni Reeve na pumuntang parking. Sumunod pa sina Jason at Paolo na

nagtutuksuhan dahil pareho silang single.

"Uy! Kailangan ko na ata talagang maghanap ng jowa," Paolo sighed, looking so

problematic.

"Bakit? Para may mapaiyak ka na naman?" Jason raised a brow.

"Hindi, para may isasakay rin ako at may sasakay sa'kin," Paolo smirked.

Reeve's phone kept ringing on our way to La Union. It caught my attention because
Reeve was focused on driving, he had no intention of answering it himself.

"Seriously, Engineer De Marco? Will that keep ringing for how many minutes more?"

Reeve pursed his lips. He was actually gripping the steering wheel tightly. It
bothered me.

"Ree—"
"How many more guys do I have to kill in my head, Yasi? If I don't have enough
control, I would be in jail now for beating up that goddamn Benjamin Almonte,"
Reeve's jaw moved aggressively. "And what about the winks that the old man was
sending you? Wala kang balak sabihin sa'kin? You were so fucking uncomfortable, I
almost lost it."

My lips parted in shock. "I t-though you did not –"

"I am always attentive when it comes to you, Yasmin," Reeve turned the steering
wheel smoothly. "I don't want to miss any detail anymore."

What he said seemed like it had double meaning. My heart leaped and ached at the
same time.

Yet his phone continued to beep again.

"Next time someone tries to flirt with you, tell me. If I'm not around, knee his
balls and punch him hard right in the face," Reeve looked serious while telling me
how to deal with a flirt. "That's not yet enough so punch him again."

"So I'll do that to you too?" I smiled. "You flirt with me most of the times."

"I am excluded. I'm your man, weirdo, sumimangot siya.

His phone beeped again.

"Who is it?" Reeve asked.

"Aba malay ko sa'yo! It's your phone, don't ask me," untag ko.

Ako pa tinatanong. E phone ko ba 'yon? Sa kanya kaya!

"Tignan mo nga kasi. Maybe it's important. My hands are full, Architect. I am
driving," he reasoned out, making me roll my eyes.

"Baka mamaya, babae mo 'yan," I said in a threatening voice.

"Stop being paranoid, Architect Alvares. Just get my phone and answer it," he
demanded. My brows arched because of that.

I sighed when his phone rang now.

"Answer it, babe," he pursed his lops. "Stop thinking too much. Jealousy won't make
you younger."

"Said the guy who got had clenched jaw and murdering eyes awhile ago," I scoffed.
Reeve didn't answer. He remained silent while waiting for me to answer the damn
call.

Sino na ba kasi 'tong panay tawag!

I stared at Reeve for a moment before I defeatedly removed my seatbelt so I could

lean to him. Pero natigilan ako nang bumangga ang dibdib ko sa braso niyang hawak
ang manibela. We both looked each other.

My eyes widened when Reeve's cheeks turned red as he glanced at my cleavage again.

"Eyes on the damn road, pervert!" I hissed. "Why did you have to put your phone on
your left pocket ba kasi?! You're not left handed naman!"

Nagsisimula na akong mainis. Reeve just didn't say anything.

"Raise your hand up! I can't reach your phone," I demanded.

"Fúck," Reeve breathes.

"Yes, really, fuck. It's so tight! Hindi ko tuloy mapasok!" I groaned with
complaint. His jeans aren't tight though. So why is it tight?! This is annoying!
"Godammit," he sucked for breath again.

"Reeve, will you please stop cussing?! Hindi ko makuha!" Untag ko sa kanya at
nagreklamo ulit. The continuous ringing of his phone doubled my irritation.

Kinapa ko ulit ang bulsa niya kaso may nasagi akong matigas na bagay.

Saglit kong tinignan si Reeve. I frowned when I noticed his ears turning red. Pati
leeg niya at pisngi. His whole face actually.

"Bakit ba kasi sobrang sikip neto? Hindi ko mapasok sa loob!" I moaned in

annoyance.

"Fuck, Yasi," Reeve growled. Sunod akong napasinghap nang alalayan niya ako at
maramdaman ang sarili ko paupo sa kandungan niya. I ran my fingers through his hair
when I realized I was straddling him.

"W-wha–" it ended up as a moan when Reeve claimed my lips to a punishing kiss. His
other hand went to cup my breast.

That's when I realized that he parked the car beside the road.

"You touched me, you were groaning and moaning, saying that it's tight. And I
imagined myself pounding inside your tight–" he gulped and shook his head before he
claimed my lips again. It's harder this time. "I'm fucking turned on."
I felt the sudden pooling between my thighs.

His phone continued to ring. So I reached for his phone, not minding his huge
boner. My hand touched Reeve's huge erection, which made him groan. But I did not
mind it.

"Engineer Castro?!" I snapped when I saw who was calling him over and over. "That
woman!" I gasped dramatically.

"You're murdering her inside your mind," Reeve chuckled but I held on his shoulders
when he pushed my panties aside and touched my wetness.

"Oh my gosh!" I gasped when Reeve lowered my blouse and took one nipple inside his
mouth while expertly playing with my clit.

The car was heavily tinted but still!

"Are we doing this right now? In here?" I bit myself to stop myself from moaning
when Reeve inserted a finger inside me. "What about the others with us in convoy?
They might look for us and wonder where we are."

"Wala akong pakialam," he said.

"Reeve," I breathed and clutched on his polo. "Let's do this on your office, babe."

Reeve sucked on my nipple, making me hold on his nape. He played my core more
before he burried his face on the valley of my breast.

"Alright. Put your seatbelts on. I'll take us there earlier than the others," Reeve
placed my clothes back and guided me back on my seat before he controlled the
gearshift.

I knew my pussy was in trouble. Oh boy.

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01-05-21
1:01 am.

not proofread enough. guess how many chapter/chapters are left. :()

        Chapter 51 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
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|Warning • R-18|

Yasi
"Ahhh fuck!" I held Reeve's shoulder while he sucked between my thighs.
My eyes closed and I panted when he placed two of his fingers back inside me while
his tongue plays with my clit. I can feel my chest rise and fall, indicating my
unsteady breathing.

"What if they will notice we're gone?" I asked nervously while containing my moans
because of his expert tongue teasing my folds.

"Bahala sila," Reeve said without any trace of concern.

I shook my head but stared at him when he stopped eating me out and looked up to
see me. My lips parted when he leaned closer, his lips almost touching mine.

Tinapangan ko ang sarili ko. I started unbuttoning his polo. I couldn't move
properly. Pakiramdam ko nanginginig ang mga binti at kamay ko. I was sweating and
nervous while Reeve was so calm. He was eyeing me the whole time I was unbuttoning
his polo until I finished. He helped me remove it and threw it carelessly on the
floor.

Napayakap ako sa leeg ni Reeve nang sunggaban niya ako ng halik. He licked my lower
lip sensually before pushing his tongue inside my mouth, tasting every bit of me. I
held him tighter when he pulled his fingers inside me and dug in again. He kissed
me for so long, I almost forgot how to breathe.

"Both of us should be there," I whispered, gasping after he pulled away. "Outside."

"Yeah, you're right," walang pakialam na sabi niya at muling ibinaba ang ulo para
ituloy ang ginagawa niya sa gitnang bahagi ko.

I bit my lip so hard when his tongue and fingers started to move so fast in a way
so pleasurable. Pakiramdam ko dudugo na ang labi ko sa lakas ng pagkakakagat ko. I
bit his shoulder before groaning loudly as I felt my release.

"I thought it's just going to be a quickie?"

"Yes, it is," Reeve smirked. A blush crept on my face when he unbuckled his belt
while looking at me.

"Galit ata?" I let out a nervous laugh when his manhood stood proudly in front of
me. It's so huge. He seemed bigger than last time, making me want to retreat.

Reeve did not say anything. I bit my lip when he stared at my exposed nakedness.
Nahiya tuloy ako. I attempted to close my legs but Reeve held my knees and opened
it wider. He went closer until his tip is poking at my entrance. Then, he held the
desk. His eyes were getting darker by each moment.

I stared back at him and admired how sexy he looked. His hair was messy because I
played with it awhile ago. He was gripping the desk tightly.
"How many men is in your DM's? Aside from the CEO's old husband, Benjamin, the
workers outside and some employees at the company, name the people I'll include on
my death note," Reeve's jaw moved aggressively.

"I don't know w-what you are talking about," I stuttered.

He was the one who receives most of the women's attention! Palagi na lang
napapatingin sa kanya ang karamihang mga babae.

I flinched when I heard a knock at the door.

"Engineer De Marco!" Paolo knocked.

Kinabahan agad ako nang marinig ang boses niya. I bit my lip and looked away from
Reeve because of embarrassment.

"Hanap ka nila Madam! May tatanungin raw tungkol sa construction. Mga bagay na
ganun, basta!" Paolo knocked again and again.

"Reeve I think we need to go," my tone wasn't convincing at all. I knew my body is
hesitant to that idea.
"Engineer, hoyy! Nariyan ka ba? Pati raw si Architect Alvares, hinahanap nung
matandang kalbo! 'Yung construction netong plano daw!" Paolo kept knocking. May
beat pa 'yung pagkatok niya na parang street dancing.

"Tell them to wait," Reeve said and stared at me for a full second. "I'm busy
constructing other things."

The way he said it while looking between my thighs made my cheeks made my face heat
up. Oh my gosh! What other things? Like making a baby?! Is that considered a
construction? He gotta be kidding.

Tumigil ang pagkatok sa pintuan. Pero napapikit ako nang biglang may humagalpak ng
tawa. Sa sobrang lakas, napapahampas pa siya sa pintuan.

"Hoy Galvante, tinatawa-tawa mo jan?" Para akong mas lalong nakaramdam ng hiya nang
marinig ang isa pang boses galing kay Engineer Guzman.

"Pare, ahahahahhahahahhahaha!" Paolo continued laughing like crazy. Kahit hindi ko

sila nakikita, I can imagine his face. Baka nakahawak pa siya sa tiyan niya.

"Gago, umayos ka nga! I-share mo naman para makitawa rin ako," Jason said.
"Kasi si bossing, ano..." Engineer Galvante trailed, as if he's waiting for Reeve
to stop him.

"Ano nga! Nambibitin ka pa, bobo," Jason sounded so curious and annoyed.

I heard Reeve sigh.

"Get back to work, the two of you. You're disturbing me. I'll be there in a sec.
Both of you talk to them first while I finish the documents here," Reeve said in a
monotone.

"Oh gosh," I murmured when the two Engineers outside became silent.

"Ahhh documents naman pala," Jason sounded like he's trying to stop laughing. "May
tao pala sa loob. Ngayon ko lang knows HAHA!"

"Putangina, 'di ko kaya pftttt!" Itinago ko ang mukha ko sa balikat ni Reeve nang
umalingawngaw ulit ang tawa ni Paolo.

"Anong heading ng dokumentong 'yan, bossing?" Jason whistled. "The Baby Making?"
I hate them right now!

"O baka naman–"

"Layas," Reeve cut them off in his serious voice.

"Luh, bhie," Paolo muttered.

I could still hear their stifled chuckles.

"It's a beautiful afternoon, Engineer De Marco! Kayod lang ng kayod, makakamit mo

rin ang iyong hinihiling," Jason teased in a singing tone.

"Naalala ko 'yung IG comment niya! I'll work on our second kid," 'yung tono ni
Paolo, parang may light bulb na umilaw bigla sa ulo niya. "Napakahardworking,
bossing!"

"Bobo, tara na!" Jason laughed.

I just shook my head and looked at Reeve with embarrassment. My body is fired up
but Jason and Paolo—

"Istorbo," Reeve whispered.

"So, itutuloy pa ba nat–" my attempted question ended as a moan.

Reeve claimed my lips hungrily again. His kisses went to my lips, to my jaw, then
down to my neck. He was biting and sucking the delicate spot there, making me arch
my back to give him more access. I was getting more and more thirsty for him every
passing second.

He expertly put my nipples in between his index finger and middle finger while
kissing and sucking my neck. I was already dripping wet and I know he's aware of
it.

Kumapit ako ng mahigpit sa leeg niya dahil sa lumalalang sensasyong nararamdaman

ko. I was bracing myself for more pleasure knowing how beastly he is in this game.

"Ah!"
Pagod akong napamura nang hatakin niya bigla ang dalawang binti ko palapit pa lalo
sa kanya. He hanged my left leg on his arm.

I hugged Reeve tightly and burried my face in his neck to stifle my scream when he
slipped his shaft inside me. I closed my eyes in pain and pleasure when he pushed
deep inside me. Reeve let out a heavy breath when he filled me to the brim
successfully. His veins in his hand holding the desk were showing how he's trying
to control himself from pounding me hard.

The moment I finally adjusted to his length, he started to thrust slowly. Every
slip of his movement inside my wetness was giving me hints of pleasure only him
could give me.

I tried to reach for him so I could kiss him but he avoided it and held my hand
using his left hand. Before I could even protest, I sighed loudly when he placed
his hand around my neck. Then, he gave me one hard thrust.

"Shit, ah, Reeve!" I moaned.

I can feel my legs and hole stretching to accommodate his hungry movements. Reeve
pushed my legs apart wider before thrusting so fast and so hard I could hear the
desk creaking. It was the sound of his expertise. I opened my eyes to look at him.
He was biting his lower lip while watching our connected parts. His breathing was
rugged. He was breathing heavily, I could see his chest move.

"Reeve," I panted when I felt another one build up inside me. "I think I- I'm about
to–"

As if he knew what I was about to say, my lips parted when he stopped thrusting. I
stared at him confusingly when he stepped back, removing himself inside me. Binalot
ako ng takot. Does he want to sexually torment me? Or maybe he wants to punish me.
I shifted on the desk uncomfortably.

"W-what?"

Reeve's dark eyes looked at me authoritatively.

"Stand up," he commanded.

Automatically, I looked at him, confused. But still, I did stand up. He turned me
around and pushed me so close to his desk. My hands immediatly held the desk to
support myself when he bended me over. My butt was rubbing against his length.

"Ah fuck!" I moaned loudly when he entered me from behind.

This position sent shivers down to my spine. It gave me a new feeling. My eyes
rolled up when Reeve pulled out himself from me before entering me again, harder.
I gripped the desk tightly when hr held one of my legs and placed it at the table.
My flexibility was surprising me but I couldn't think straight enough when he
angled himself.

"Reeve, ah! Fuck!" I screamed when he quickly found my spot.

He put his hand on my waist before pounding inside of me harder and faster on that
specific spot. His other hand covered my mouth when I screamed as he drilled on my
G-spot. He parted my legs wider using his feet and angled himself better causing me
to bite his hand because of too much pleasure as he moved faster.

"Babe," Reeve muttered ruggedly.

Nanlalambot na ang mga binti ko. He wrapped his hand around my waist. I bit my lip
so hard when it went down to rub my clit. He kept thrusting from behind, making me
tremble in pleasure. I held his hand on my tummy when I felt a knot on my abdomen.
My hold on him tightened as I felt myself on the edge again.

"Oh, shoot ahh!" my knees shook when I felt my release.              

I closed my eyes while panting heavily, trying to steady my breathing.

"Yasi, fuck," Reeve whispered on my neck.

His hand tightened around me as he gave a few more sloppy thrust before I felt his
warm seed release inside me, his lips parted as he looked up, eyes closed. He
burried his face on my neck, breathing heavily as I felt his juice dripping down my
legs.

My eyes shut when he slipped out his shaft from me. I snaked my hand around his
nape when he turned me around so I was facing him. I tried to stand up but my legs
trembled so I held onto him tightly.

My eyes rolled when I heard Reeve's
his desk before he pulled away from
in front of the couch before coming
ko. A tired smile tugged on my lips
legs.
low chuckle. He carried me and made me sit on
me. I watched him reach for the box of tissue
back to me. Kinagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi
when he started wiping his cum all over my

"Are you taking pills?" He asked.

"Uhh, n-no," I answered. "But I'll take one later, d-don't worry."

I bit my lip when I saw bite marks on his hand and shoulder. Hell no, I didn't do
that! I am not that wild to bite him!
Reeve tilted his head because of my answer. After a loud silence between us, he
shook his head and pursed his lips. Both of us started wearing our clothes back.
Reeve planted a kiss on my forehead before he cleaned his desk, wiping the stains
our bodies left.

"Come here," I told Reeve when I saw my lipstick smudge on his jaw.

I should have had worn a kissproof lipstick!

He buttoned fixed his sleeve while walking towards me. I laughed softly and wiped
it off. I took some wipes on my bag before wiping his lips properly. I also did it
to myself before applying a lipstick again.

"I should probably buy more kissproof backups," I whispered to myself while fixing
my dress. "I'll need it."

After a few minutes, we heard light noises.

"Oo, tangina! Teka lang tatawagin ko na nga!" Engineer Guzman's voice can be
clearly heard.

Before they could even knock, Reeve opened the door. Nakataas pa ang kamay ni
Engineer Guzman, akmang kakatok siguro. Itinago niya agad sa likod niya ang kamay
nang makita kami.

"Uy, Engineer! Tapos na kayo?" Jason asked while looking a bit discomposed. Para
siyang nag-iisip kung tama ba ang tinanong niya o hindi.

"Bobo talaga, amp," Paolo chuckled softly. He smirked playfully when he met my
gaze. I quickly looked away and shifted on my feet awkwardly.

"Ang dami nilang tanong, e. Ikaw lang makakasagot," napakamot si Engineer Guzman sa
batok niya.

"Where are they now?"

Mariin kong kinagat ang pang-ibabang labi ko nang mapansing nakusot ang polo ni
Reeve. He was fixing the fold of his sleeves.

"Nasa main site sila, papi!" Engineer Guzman unexpectedly moaned.

My eyes widened.
Reeve just raised a brow at him. I chuckled when Jason scratched his head with a
tensed smile.

"Tanga," Paolo commented, making Engineer Guzman glare at him.

"Ikaw, 'yon. Mas tanga ka," ganti naman ni Jason na ayaw magpatalo.

"Enough. Let's go," suway ni Reeve. He looked back at me but I shook my head.

"Go first. Tatawagan ko lang muna si Livy, then, I'll come," I said.

"Kanina pa ako tawag ng tawag, hindi mo inaangat," bungad agad ni Livy nang tawagan
ko siya. Nagulat nga ako na may 8 missed calls pala ako galing sa kanya! Naka-
silent ang phone ko kaya wala akong narinig. That explains why.

"I was busy," mailing sumbat ko at naupo sa couch. My legs are still trembling.

"Oh, why, did you have sex?" Livy joked and I couldn't answer.
After a few seconds of no response coming from me, it might have sank on her brain.
She gasped.

"What the fuck?" Livy murmured. "Landi mo!" She laughed so loud.

"Tanga, pari rin naman ikaw!" I fired back and laughed. "Kaya huwag kang
nagsasalita ng ganyan. We both know we aren't saints. You do the dirty too."

"Hey! At least I'm not doing it at the office," kahit 'di ko siya nakikita, I know
her brows are raised in a challenging manner. "Unlike you... wildin' out there."

"Why did you call awhile ago?" Inayos ko ang medyo nagulo kong buhok. I should have
checked myself first before Paolo and Jason saw me. Why the heck didn't I think of
retouching properly first?!

"Wait, hold on," I heard shufflings. "Hey Jaira, inform me once someone asks for
me," I heard her talking to her secretary before she cleared her throat.

"Well, the girls and I are going to the bar tonight. Partying and stuff like that."

I tilted my head. "I can't tonight."

"Okay. Family bonding?" She teased. "More sex? Rough, fast and hard. Yes, I get
it."

Napairap ako at gumiti. "Gaga, hinde."

Pwede rin naman.

"Where are you now?" I changed the topic.

"At the office. I'm waiting for someone–" I heard a small gasp from her. "He's here
na pala. Bye, I'll call again mamaya."

I washed my hands and sanitized first before I went to the site.

"Yasmin, where were you?" Lumapit agad si Benjamin sa akin nang makita ako. "Kanina
pa kita hinahanap."

He was about to pull me by the waist but I moved away and frowned at him. I
followed the team, walking while listening as they discuss. Reeve handled it
perfectly. He's at the front with Ma'am Delado and her husband.
"I can perfectly see why this construction has been extraordinarily managed and
monitored perfectly," Ma'am Delado said, impressed by Reeve, obviously. She even
touched his arm.

I looked away and pretended to listen while Reeve explains to them details
regarding the construction, budget and materials. I muttered a low curse when my
legs trembled. Buti na lang at bigla ay tumabi si Paolo sa akin kaya napahawak ako
sa braso niya para hindi ako bumigay.

"Luh, bhie, oks lang you?" Engineer Galvante asked. He looks worried but his eyes
became horrified when he realized I'm holding onto his arm.

"Architect Alvares, is there something wrong?" Ma'am Delado noticed me as well.

"You're sweating buckets."

"Ahaha," I awkwardly laughed. "Naiinitan kasi ako." Damn, what a dumb reason Yasi!

I wiped my sweat. Pinaypayan ko ang sarili ko gamit ang kamay ko. Gusto kong
lamunin na lang ako ng lupa nang tumingin rin 'yung iba sa akin.

I gripped Paolo's sleeve when my legs shook a bit again.

"Ayan kasi. G lang ng G, nanginginig tuloy," Paolo murmured teasingly, which I
haven't understood.

"Here, hold on to me," Benjamin offered his hand. He looked disturbed that I held
onto Paolo instead of him.

Tinignan ko si Reeve at nakita ang paggalaw ng panga niya habang nakatingin kay
Ben. He looked away and stared at me. Agad akong napaiwas ng tingin nang bumaba ang
tingin niya sa kamay kong nakahawak kay Engineer Galvante.

I slowly let go and tried to stand firmly.

"Are you okay Architect Alvares? Do you want me to take you to a nearby clinic?"
Malisyosong suhestiyon ni Mr. Delado.

Ang OA. Lalo tuloy naging awkward!

"Are you sure there's nothing wrong?" Tanong rin ni Ma'am Delado.

"No, nothing's wrong. Please, let's proceed," I forced a smile at them.

"What about you, Engineer De Marco? Bakit nalukot bigla ang polo mo e maayos naman
'yan kanina?" tanong ni Mr. Delado kay Reeve.

I looked down on my feet to hide the redness creeping on my cheeks. Reeve pursed
his lips and fixed his polo.

"Maybe it's because I helped the workers mix the cement awhile ago," Reeve
shrugged.

Engineer Guzman beside him covered his mouth with the back of his hand, trying to
contain his laugh. Pero si Paolo na nasa tabi ko, natawa talaga.

"Aba, napaka-hardworking po ni Engineer De Marco. Ang dami niyang inaasikaso!"

Jason said. "Mas lalo na po sa office! Magugulat talaga kayo."

Paolo and Jason both let out a short laugh but they covered their mouths because of
Reeve's glare. Gusto kong kurotin si Paolo na nasa tabi ko pero pinigilan ko ang
sarili ko.

"Glad to hear you are very much hands-on in this project," Mr. Delado commented.
"I am, Sir," Reeve said. He's not even nervous at all.

"Oho, sa office at sa hotel, hands-on na hands-on po siya! Ginagawa 'yung..." Paolo

grinned. "..paperworks at documents!"

Minsan ako ang sumasagot kapag may tinatanong sila tungkol sa design, something
concerning that. But most of the time, si Reeve na ang nagsasalita because he's the
Head Engineer of this construction. Hindi ko na lang pinapansin ang pasimpleng
hawak at pagpapa-cute ni Ma'am Delado kay Reeve.

"Where's your kid, Yasi?" Tumabi si Benjamin sa akin habang naka-upo ako sa may
shaded area. "Bakit hindi ko na siya nakikita ngayon? Is he really your son?"

I mentally rolled my eyes. "Wow, you're becoming forgetful now. Didn't I state
clearly that Kiel is my child?"

"So where is he now?" He asked, raising a suspicious brow.

Tignan niyo 'to, paki sapak nga para sa'kin.

"Benjamin, why are you so invested with my son?" I questioned back. "He's with his
grandparents."

"Maybe you're just embarrassed of him that's why you're not taking him with you
anymo–"

"Will you stop talking nonsense please? Nakakainis na," I hissed. "Dami mong
imbento."

"Okay, I'm sorry. Sweetheart," he muttered softly but I shook my head and stood up
so I could get away from him.

Baka masapak ko siya ng wala sa oras, sabihin pa nila tomboy ako at basagulera. No
way!

Palubog na ang araw. Reeve was busy talking to the bosses. He was pointing and
perhaps discussing to them where the suggested garden would be made. Si Benjamin
lang ang narito sa tabi ko na hindi naman interesado sa construction. When they
were finished, I smiled excitedly and walked towards him.

I halted when Engineer Castro also advanced to Reeve.

"Engineer De Marco! Here's food for an early dinner! I cooked for you," she was
smiling widely while offering Reeve a paper bag.
The audacity! Harap-harapan, girl?

Pinanood ko kung paano umiling si Reeve at may sinabi. Lisel's face looked
disappointed and a bit... sad?

Kumunot ang noo ko. "Engineer De Marco!" I shouted.

Naglakad ako palapit sa kanila. Reeve pursed his lips when he noticed the glare on
my face and guy behind me. Nakasunod pala sa akin si Benjamin. Reeve raised a brow
and his jaw clenched.

"Hey, come on," Ben held my hand when we neared Reeve. "I said I'm sorry."

Before I could pull my hand back, Reeve held my arm and pulled me to him before
encircling his hand around my waist. That made Ben let go of me.

"Our son's waiting. Let's go," Reeve pressed his lips softly to mine.

"What the fuck?" Benjamin hissed, stepping back.

Engineer Castro also gasped. Sina Architect Germain at Engineer Romero naman na
napansin kong papalapit ay napaawang ang mga labi.

I couldn't look at Reeve when he let go. When I was about to step back, he tilted
his head to the side and refused to let me go.

"O-okay, let's go," bakit ako nauutal?! My heart is beating so fast.

Nakarinig ako ng mga tawa sa kanang banda. I bit my cheek inwardly when I saw
Engineer Galvante and Engineer Guzman goofing around. I bit my lip when Paolo
flipped his hair like a woman while Jason acted to kiss him.

Ngumuso silang dalawa at nilapit ang mukha, pagkatapos ay nandidiring lumayo sa

isa't isa, tawang-tawa. They smirked when they saw me looking at them. Hinampas
naman ni Paolo si Jason at umaktong kinikilig.

Mga baliw.

We went back to the Legaspi's house after that. Sumaglit pa kami ng barbecue sa
Baguio para mag-snack saglit. Of course, I got some take-out because it was so
delicious! Mabilis rin kaming nakarating dahil mabilis ang pagpapatakbo ni Reeve sa
kotse. He was a really fast driver.
Even in bed. Women would wish to take my place. I vote 'NO' to that. Ako lang
gusto.

"Tagal niyo naman! Hinahanap na kayo ng anak niyo," yamot na bungad ni Andrew sa
tawag. "Baka na naman kung ano-ano pa ginagawa niyo jan ni Kuyang pangit. Sinasabi
ko talaga sa inyo..." he threatened me.

"Wait ka nga. We're near na," I answered back.

"Oh, you're near na?" Andrew faked gasp. "Finally! I'm so excited to hampas you
with walis tambo when you get here, rawr!" He sarcastically exclaimed.

"You're annoying," I chuckled.

"Bilisan niyo kasi. May nag-aantay sa inyo dito," Drew informed.

"Sino?"

"Sino mo mukha mo," walang kwentang sumbat niya.

"Tangina ka, ah," singhal ko pabalik. Napasulyap si Reeve sa akin dahil doon. I
smiled sexily at him. He shook his head and continued driving which made me
chuckle.

Andrew scoffed. "Naka-loud speaker ka. Rinig ng anak mo, o!"

Nanakot pa! Akala mo naman gagana!

"As if!" I snickered with disbelief.

"Mommy!" Kiel's voice rang on my ears.

"What the hell, Andrew!"

I thought he was joking. Damn this guy!

"Hey, baby," I sweetly said and hit Reeve's arm lightly when he laughed at me.
"Mommy, I met some people here! They're waiting to see you!" Masiglang sabi ni
Kiel. "Oh and mommy?" He started whispering. "They're so nice and kind."

Because of that, my thoughts wandered to who they werr. I am having hints on ny

mind but I'll just get my verification once we get there. Tinanong ko rin si Reeve
pero nagkibit-balikat siya. Ang useful, 'no?

Pagkarating namin sa bahay ng mga Legaspi, kinabahan agad ako nang maaninag ko ang
isang pamilyar na kotse na nakaparada sa labas.

"Yes, Ma'am. I'll hand it over tomorrow for further checking," Reeve said. He's on
the phone with someone, I'm guessing Ma'am Delado.

That CEO is all over him today. I just ignored it because maybe it is important.

I motioned him to walk because he's still leaning at his car after he opened the
door for me. He gestured me to proceed inside and pointed at his phone as if
telling me he needed to finish the converstation with the person on the line.

"It's dinner time. Nakakagutom 'yung byahe," I told him.

He just winked at me.

Siya ang kailangan ko 'no, hindi kindat!

I held Reeve's wrist to pull him with me. Nagpahatak naman siya habang kausap pa
din si Ma'am Delado.

"It'll probably take approximately one more month to finish the project. Yes. I'm
with my family, Ma'am. Alright," Reeve was listening after that.

Nauna na rin ako pumasok sa bahay. La Union is about three and and a half hours
drive from Manila. But Reeve made it for approximately two hours and 20 minutes.
Buti na lang din hindi masyadong traffic.

"SURPRISE!"

Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko sa gulat dahil sa malakas na sigaw na iyon. My eyes

widened when I saw Ate Phoebe and Kuya Ken. Napatakip ako sa bibig ko nang makita
ang isang batang babae na buhat ni Kuya. She looks so much like Ate.

Ate Phoebe smiled at me. "Hello, Yasi. We missed you."

My eyes watered. Akmang lalapitan sila kaso napatigil ako nang may gumawa ng sunod-
sunod na ingay. Muntik ko nang murahin si Andrew pagkakita ko sa kanya na
hinahampas ang mga takip ng kaldero, ginawang cymbals. It was so loud.

"Happy new year! Happy new life!" Sigaw niya at pinagsalpok ulit ang mga takip ng
metal na kaldero. "World peace!"

Dahil si Kuya Ken ang pinakamalapit sa kanya, siya ang nakabatok kat Andrew.

"You piece of... we're having a moment here 'tas pa-epal ka jan!" Ate Phoebe raised
a brow at him. 

"Moment of silence, world peace nga diba?" Aba, at talagang may pinaglalaban ang
loko.

"Baliw, tapos na celebration ng new year," I retorted and placed my arms over my
chest.

"Bakit ba e delayed 'yung akin ng ilang araw. Today is my celebration day, yay!"
Andrew answered confidently. Tinaas ang mga takip ng kaldero na hawak niya at
winagayway.
"Andrew, gago," I whispered. Sarap kutusin ng paulit-ulit!

For three consecutive nights, we slept at the Legaspi's house. Kiel was extra
happy. Si Reeve naman dalawang gabi na nag-check in sa hotel sa La Union. Medyo may
problema kasi sa site at kailangang matignan niya iyon ng husto.

Ngayon lang ulit siya naka-uwi. So tonight, we're having a barbecue party.

"Tito Brandon, 'wag niyong ini-ispoil 'yan," I sighed when Tito Brandon bought him
a lot of toys. "Ang dami n'yan, o."

"Hayaan mo na, bata naman, e," pagtatanggol niya kay Kiel na napatingin sa akin.

Pati nga si Reeve, he's spoiling Kiel on all the good stuffs. It shouldn't be that
way. Both parents need to have one stand in disciplining their child.

"Kahit na po. Sobrang dami pa niyang laruan sa house," I don't want Kiel to get
spoiled. Habang bata pa siya, gusto kong matuto siya na makuntento sa mga bagay na
mayroon siya.

"I'll only get one, Lolo," Kiel suddenly said which made me turn to him. He was
smiling at me. "Or I could give some of my old toys to the kids who doesn't have
one. Is that okay, Mommy?"

If I tell you, I was surpised... I really was. My lips parted while processing what
he said. Napangiti ako. Kiel crawled to my lap after saying thank you to his Lolo.

"I love you," bulong ko kay Kiel.

Ate Phoebe and I volunteered to purchase the needed ingredients. She named their
daughter Ariane. Buti na lang at naroon si Andrew at ang bagong girlfriend niya ba
magbabantay sa mga bata. Her new girlfriend was kind though. Her name was Angel.
Parang anghel din 'yun na makitungo. She knows how to adjust herself with us. I
like her.

"Have you met Reeve's dad already?"

I shook my head. "Not yet, Ate. But we plan to. Reeve and I talked about that
before he left for work three days ago."

Iniisip ko pa lang, kinakabahan na ako. Damn, tunog pa lang ng pangalan ng papa

niya, regal na regal na. It feels like my nervousness doubled comparing to my
nervousness when meeting the Legaspi family after a long time. 'Yung biological
father kasi ni Reeve ay never ko pa na na-meet.
"Kinakabahan ka 'no?"

"Honestly, yes," ngumuso ako. "Kasi what if he won't like me? That is something to
be scared of."

"Kung ayaw ka ba niya, lalayuan mo si Ree—"

"No way! The hell would I do that?!" I quickly cut her off. Ate laughed and placed
some asparagus on our cart.

"That's the spirit! Atta girl!"

"The case is, I will accept it if he won't like me. Basta matanggap niya lang si
Kiel, that's more than enough for me," I said while pushing the cart to the meat
section.

"True," segunda ni Ate. "Pero sis, magugustuhan ka n'on, I swear. Pustahan pa

tayo."

I took some beef and pork meat that are fresh. Kumuha na rin kami ng seasonings
pang marinade sa steak at barbecues.
"Kumpleto na ba, Yasi? Baka may nakalimutan tayo," Ate Phoebe said while checking
the items we placed at the cart.

While doing so, I frowned when I saw a man standing a few feet away from us. There
was a woman infront of him. If my sight is still proper, I say the woman is batting
her lashes at him while giggling. What the hell? Parang bata umasta. She's
obviously into the guy!

My lips formed an 'O' when I saw the guy's side profile. Perfect jaw and his body
built is a body to die for. He's tall, matangos rin ang ilong. That just explains
why some women here that I've noticed are glancing at his direction.

Pagtingin ko kay Ate Phoebe, kinurot ko siya sa tagiliran nang makitang nakatitig
siya roon sa lalaki.

"Oh, he's hot!"

"Ate, you're married," I rolled my eyes, laughing.

"That doesn't mean I am not allowed to stare at a nice view," kinikilig na sabi
niya habang nakatitig parin doon.
"That is not just a nice view, he's a man, Ate. Technically speaking, that is
considered–"

"Oo na! Eto naman! Love ko si Ken 'no! But the guy was just sexy, I can't help it,"
she giggled like a teenager.

Paniguradong kapag nandito si Kuya, nagsalita na 'yon. I just chuckled and shook my
head before we proceeded to the counter.

"Dinner? You miss me that much, huh?" I heard a voice behind me.

Nilingon ko iyon. But it was a bad move because Ate Phoebe unintentionally bumped
my shoulder, causing me to fall back and get unsteady.

"Putragis!" I gasped loudly.

My lips parted when suddenly, the man behind me placed his hand around my waist and
held me before I could even lose my balance.

"Miss, be careful next time," he told me after he let go. He had a light frown on
his face.
Well, shit, he's the guy Ate Phoebe was staring earlier. My face also turned to a
frown when I got to see his face this close. He looks familiar! Why are there some
specific characteristics on his features that are alike to someone I am deeply
attached with.

"Salamat, sis," I told him.

He laughed with what I called him and looked at my finger. He shook his head and
pursed his lip when he saw the promise ring on my finger that Reeve gave.

"Taken," he licked his lower lip and chuckled at himself. "Bawal agad."

I just smile awkwardly before proceeding to pay while Ate Phoebe chuckled beside.
Pinandilatan ko siya pero hindi pa rin siya tumigil.

"Reeve would be jealous once he learns this," she whispered, teasing me.

"Fuck you, bro. I said, I'm coming okay?" The guy's baritone chuckle followed
behind me as he talks to the person on his phone. "Noted. I'll meet your future
wife."

It didn't take long when he ended the call. My brow raised when my phone suddenly
rang, revealing Reeve's name on my screen. "What the actual fuck?" I whispered.
......
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Monday, 1:15 am.

        Chapter 52 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
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Yasi
"Uy, tabachuy! Sali ka sa online show 'o!" Tumabi si Andrew sa akin. "Bagay ka dito
pramis."

Inayos ko ang pagkakatali ng buhok ko. "Anong show?" I frowned, interested.

Natigilan ako nang mapansin ko ang pagporma ng malokong ngiti sa labi niya. 'Yung
ngiting hindi ka matutuwa dahil alam mong may mali.

"Eto o," sabay pakita niya nung site at ng litrato ko noong bata pa ako na mukhang
neneng at nakasuot ng panlalake, parang gangster at tambay. "That's my tomboy!"

"Panalo! Angas mo noon, dude!" Niyugyog niya ang balikat ko. Tuwang-tuwa pa. "HOPE
ALL!"
Nasipa ko tuloy siya ng wala sa oras. Binatukan ko pa nang hindi ako nakuntento. He
was laughing after escaping my hold. Tumakbo siya paalis, bineletan pa ako bago
naglaho. Napaka-immature!

"Play here with Arianne, okay? I'll just go to the backyard to see Daddy," paalam
ko kay Kiel na tumango naman.

"Yup po. Enjoy, Mommy!"

"Huy, Reeve! May nakita kaming poging papa kanina ni Yasi sa mall, sana nandun ka,"
Ate Phoebe suddenly blurted out to Reeve who's so focused in grilling some
barbecues for me. Medyo pinapawisan pa.

Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko. "Shemay." Si Ate dinamay pa ako!

I bit my lip guiltily when Reeve glanced at me. He frowned. "Pogi?" Tinaasan niya
ako ng supladong kilay.

I glared at Ate Phoebe who acted to laugh wickedly before excusing herself. Aba'y
sasabunutan ko 'yan mamaya! Ako ba naman daliin e siya nga 'yung humaling na
humaling kanina roon sa lalake!
"Well, yeah. He's good looking naman kasi talaga," I casually said. 'Yun naman kasi
ang totoo! "Or do you want me to lie?"

Reeve ignored what I said. Lumapit ako sa kanya at tinuro ang naluto na na
barbecues, nanghihingi. I smiled cutely when he reached for a slice. Pero sumama
ang tingin ko sa kanya nang may pagdiin niyang isinubo sa akin ang barbecue na
hawak niya.

"Aray ha! Ba't nananakit ka?" Tinampal ko ang braso niya. Hindi naman talaga
masakit, nagiinarte lang ako.

" Pogi pala, ah," Reeve scoffed. "Eat that. Baka sakali makita mo ng maayos 'yung
kausap mo ngayon. Fuck, mas gwapo."

"Yabang mo!" I laughed and punched him lightly on the arm.

"You should have taken a picture of him secretly. I'll show it to Paolo," he
shrugged. "Maybe they'll click. Who knows?"

Tumigil ako sa pagnguya at nanlalaki ang mga mata. "Bakla si Engineer Galvante?!"

"No," Reeve chuckled. He gave me another slice of barbecue.

"O baka naman asam mo na kinunan ko 'yung guy ng litrato para matignan mo if he's
pogi talaga or not," I raised a suspicious brow at him. "So you can compare
yourself to his appearance."

"Asa ka," he licked his lower lip and shook his head.

I just giggled and tiptoed a bit so I could reach in for a kiss. He cupped my cheek
when I did that. He was smiling when I let go. I just pushed him away lightly so he
could continue grilling barbecues with Kuya Ken who made a face at us.

"Spaghetti pa po, Mommy, please," Kiel tugged my shirt.

Grabe, ang takaw nito sa spaghetti ha! Kumakain pa siya ng brownies. Mamaya, ma-
diabetes 'to! That's why I'll make sure he drinks plenty of water after dinner.
Hinayaan ko na dahil minsan lang naman siya kumakain ng puro matatamis.

"Baby, eat slowly. The food won't run away from you," pinunasan ko ang gilid ng
bibig ni Kiel gamit ang clean cloth. Ang dungis na niya! "Baka mamaya mabulunan
ka."   

I glared at Andrew when he laughed. He immediately coughed to cover it up. May

nakakatawa ba doon?
"Ang cute niya kasi, o," turo niya kay Kiel. "Nagka-lipstick bigla dahil sa
spaghetti sauce. Wow, pretty!"

Sinimangutan ko siya habang sina Reeve naman ay mahinang natawa. But I tried to
stifle my smile when he also wiped his son's lap na may mga nahulog na pasta at
sauce. He kissed Kiel's forehead before guiding him to drink milk.

All the men are at the garden, may sarili silang chika at umiinom ata ng alak. Kiel
and Ariane are at the living room playing with Manang Lourdes kasi isinama namin
siya. Kami naman nila Ate Phoebe at Tita Monic ay narito sa kwarto ni Ate. We're
busy talking about skin care stuffs and clothings. Ate was showing us some safe
products like cream, moisturizers and masks.

"Oh! This one's with anti-oxidants. It really makes your facial skin so smooth,"
binuksan niya ang isa at nilagay sa mukha ni Tita Monic. She already washed her
face.

"Dapat may asim pa rin ako hanggang ngayon! Para windang na windang 'yung Brandon
na 'yun," Tita said it like she has a hidden agenda. It was something I wouldn't
want to know.

Pagtanda ko rin ba, mahalay pa din ako?

Binuhat ko si Kiel nang makita ko ang paghikab niya. I kissed his temple and cheek
after he leaned his head on my neck. Napagod na 'to sa paglalaro, sigurado.
"Is my baby tired, hmm? You want to sleep na?" I placed my other hand on his nape
to support his head.

"Mommy, let's go sleep na," Kiel sleepily    murmured.

Napangiti ako nang tignan niya si Arianne na yakap naman ngayon si Ate Phoebe.
"Goodnight, ate Arianne and Tita Phoebe."

"Goodnight too," Arianne waved at him and at me too which made me smile. Ate bid
goodnight to Kiel and winked at me when he saw Kuya Ken walked in the living room.

"Tara na sa taas Manang, para ituro ko sa inyo kung saan po ang kwarto niyo," saad
ko kay Manang Lourdes na napangiti naman sa akin.

"Mabait ang pamilyang ito, Yasi," pabulong niya sa akin nang paakyat na kami sa
hagdan. Oo talaga.

"You drank beer?" I heard Ate Phoebe strictly ask her husband who said 'Yes'.
I joined Kiel in doing his night routine. He was brushing his teeth and laughed
when he saw a mustache form around my lips because of the cleanser.

"Instant Santa Clause, mommy," tinuro ako ni Kiel matapos magmumog. "You look like
a man!"

Natawa rin ako bago ko pinunasan ang baba niya. 'Yan ang hiling ko noon 'nak,
maging lalake. But your father came and ruined my plans. That includes my innocence
ang vagina. Iba talaga Daddy mo, andaming sinisira!

I guided Kiel in showering before I also took a bath when he's done.

"I love you," I whispered on his ear.

Ngumiti ako nang lalo niyang isiniksik ang sarili sa akin. Kiel's hugging me with
my hand also wrapped around him, his face on my chest. Panandalian kong ipinikit
ang mga mata ko habang inaayos ang makapal na kumot na nakapalibot sa amin. Ang
lamig kaya ngayon!

"Love," nagising ako nang may dumampi sa noo ko.

I saw Reeve in his black shirt and shorts. Basa ang buhok niya, halatang kaliligo
lang. I hid the lower half of my face in the blanket when I smelled his scent.
Gosh! Ang fresh! It was also minty and manly. It makes me want to jump on top of
him and cuddle until tomorrow.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Reeve chuckled. "You look like you want to
devour me anytime."

"Ay, ang feeling ha," I scoffed. "Ekis."

Umusog ako kaunti nang tumabi siya sa akin, maingat upang huwag mabangon si Kiel.
He intertwined our fingers. I immediately frowned when I noticed something.

"Hindi ka uminom?" Mababang tanong ko.

He shook his head. "No. I didn't want Kiel to see me drinking beer when he came to
sit on my lap for awhile."

That made me smile. I can't... he's just too good to be true. Paano ko ba siya
nabingwit? Hindi ko napigilang mapatitig sa kanya habang nilalaro niya ang mga
daliri ko. He also looks a bit tired, ayaw niya lang ipahalata.

"Mabango ka," I blurted out of the blue.

"Thank you. But I'm loving your scent more," he leaned to give me a soft kiss on
the lips. "Sweet vanilla."

Maingat akong naupo at sumandal sa headboard ng hindi nagigising si Kiel. I let go

of Reeve's hand first so I could fix the blanket around Kiel. Hinawakan ko ang
pisngi ni Reeve nang ibaon niya ang mukha sa leeg ko. I intertwined our hands
again.

"When will we meet your Dad? Habang tumatagal, kinakabahan ako lalo," I admitted
with a light chuckle.

"Whenever you're ready, Love," he said. Mas isiniksik niya lalo ang mukha sa leeg
ko. "And don't be nervous, dummy. He can't wait to meet you personally."

"Talaga? Baka iniimbento mo lang 'yan dahil alam mong hindi ako mapakali,"
naningkit ang mga mata ko.

"Nah, I'm not lying. That old man is excited to meet my family," may sinseridad sa
tono niya. What he said melted my heart. Family, me and Kiel.

"I hope so," I whispered. Then, he moved to look at me. "What about tomorrow
night?"
"That sounds good," Reeve said.

I closed my eyes to meditate on the thought of meeting his Dad. But my eyes snapped
open when I felt Reeve's hand on my left boob. Napasinghap ako nang pisilin niya
iyon.

"They're so big. I can use them as stress balls to let out my frustrations," he
smirked maliciously.

"Gago ka ba? Just buy your own stress balls!" I hissed at him. Pinandilatan ko pa
siya. "Gagamitin mo pa mga dede ko. No way."

"Why not?" He chuckled.

"These melons can only be squeezed when we make love. Not for stress balls,
Engineer," sarkastikong sumbat ko pabalik sa kanya.

"Well that sucks, unfair," Reeve is stifling his laugh.

"Life isn't fair," I shrugged at him.

"Only if you think that way. Sometimes life goes your way, agreeably."

"Okay, genius," I rolled my eyes and laughed softly when he shook his head,
smiling.

"Tangina naman, Olivia Bautista. Binili ko 'yan, e," yamot na reklamo ni Robi.
"Gutom ako tapos inubos mo?"

"I'm sorry na nga, okay? It was too delicious I couldn't help myself,"
nakokonsensyang pagtatanggol ni Livy sa sarili niya. She sounds like crying.
"Iniwan mo pa jan. I didn't know that it's yours!"

"Nagbanyo lang ako," Robi sighed. " 'Di ko naman alam na may bangaw palang
darating."

"Hey! I said sorry! Why are you attacking!" Livy snapped but she zipped her mouth
when Robi pointed at the empty container box.

"Isang butil na lang ng bigas natira," he shook his head.

"Sorry na nga," Livy walked towards him. Hinawakan niya ang laylayan ng shirt ni
Robi. She tugged at it, giving him a sincere apologetic look.
"Okay lang. Hindi ka rin naman kumain," Robi answered and pat her head like a
puppy. "Naiintindihan kong namumulubi ka."

Livy, realizing what Robi was doing, tinampal niya ang kamay nito at sinamaan siya
ng tingin. "Hindi ako pulubi. And I'm not a dog."

"Yeah. Bangaw ka. Tanggap naman namin," Robi acted as if naaawa. Parang malungkot
pa.

This is so fun to watch and listen to, I swear. Para silang nasa telenovela.

"Asshole! Buti nga talaga kinain ko binili mo! Kainis ka!" Livy pushed him lightly.
Inambagan niya pa ng sipa si Robi pero nakailag agad ito.

"Palitan mo 'yun! Mahal pinambili ko roon," ginulo ni Robi ang buhok niya at umilag
ulit sa sipa ni Livy.

"Para kayong mga bata," I laughed.

I stopped laughing when they both turned to look at me. Livy pouted at me.
Napailing na lang ako nang magturuan na naman sila kung sino ang mas bata.

"Bata talaga ako. Gwapo pa! Ikaw nga, gurang na," pikon na sabi ni Robi kay Livy
matapos siya nitong hampasin gamit ang unan.

"I am not gurang! Sa ganda kong 'to?!" Livy yelled back, refusing to lose.

"Sa gwapo ko rin na 'to?! Crush mo nga 'ko nung college tayo–"

"Fuck you, Roberto!" Livy annoyingly threw the pillow at him.

"Hala, bastos," Robi stated and pointed at her mouth when he caught the pillow.

Iniwan ko na lang sila roon para i-check si Kiel tulog roon sa kwarto. We're back
at the house. Si Tatay naman nagpaiwan muna roon dahil tinutulungan niya si Tito
Brandon na gumawa ng lamesa.

Pagod 'to kakalaro sa Tito Robi niyang piloto kanina. Pumunta kasi kaming park. He
helped me cook awhile ago too. Reeve went to La Union today. He's needed there. I
just hope the weather would follow our plans for tonight. Sana hindi umulan. And I
also hope there would be no problem at the site so Reeve could come home tonight
and we'll be able to go to the De Marco's home.
Inayos ko ang mga laruan ni Kiel na iniwan niya at nilagay iyon sa tamang
paglalagyan.

"When will be your next flight?" I asked Robi while we're eating waffles with ice
cream.

"Ayokong sabihin," he answered lazily.

"Bakit ka ba kasi nandito?" Livy snapped at him. "Kung umasta akala mo hindi
piloto. You're supposed to be busy."

"Uso day-off," Robi replied back. He faked cough. "Palibhasa kasi, puro na lang
'yung seaman laman ng utak."

I laughed. Livy glared at me so I covered my mouth and pretended to be serious.

"Stop inventing ideas, Robi."

"Deny lang ng deny. Kakatanggi mo, mahuhulog ka na naman. Pagtatawanan talaga

kita," Robi said in a playful mocking    tone. He whistled before eating more of
his ice cream.

Reeve couldn't come home. Because the rainy season has began again, he has to be
there to check on the site. It's about nine in the morning. Pupunta pa akong office
para tapusin ang project ko kay Ma'am Delado.

"I'll be staying here for two more days. I'll just sleep at the office. Paolo and
Jason would accompany me anyway," his voice sounded tired.

"Did you bring some clothes?"

"Hmm. It's enough for one night. I'll just buy for the following night," sagot
niya. Narinig ko ang mga boses nila Jason at Paolo. May tinatanong ata kay Reeve.

"Tell them to expect further delays on the concrete pouring for the pathway. And
Paolo, make sure the equipments are secure inside the storage. We wouldn't want
those to be strained and be broken just because of strong winds," Reeve sounded so
serious. The authority was there. It actually sounded hot for me, e hindi naman ako
tigang.

I just kep quiet and let him instruct the team further. Pinakinggan ko lang ang
boses niya. I buntied my hair. Nakakapanghina talaga. Pati ba naman boses niya, ang
lakas ng epekto? I need justice for that!
"Yasmin?" I heard him ask after I heard his door close.

"I'm listening," kinuha ko ang blazer ko at sinuot iyon after tying my hair.

"I've rescheduled our dinner with Pa. He's okay with it. Gusto pa atang puntahan na
lang daw kayo kahit wala ako," he chuckled.

I pursed my lips. "That would sound nice. Pero baka mahimatay ako sa kaba, kawawa
si Kiel."

I grabbed my bag and headed out the room. Jusko, hindi ako nagbibiro. Kabado talaga
akong makilala ang tunay na tatay niya. But I badly want to meet his father too.
Pero kasama ko sana si Reeve. Mamaya mautot ako sa harapan ng Papa niya,
nakakahiya!

"Not a problem. I'd catch you if you fall," he laughed playfully.

"Sira, 'wag ako nilalandi mo," sumimangot ako at naglakad pababa sa hagdan. "I miss
you na."

"When the hell did you become conyo? Is that the effect of our break up six years
ago?" Reeve teased. Halata sa boses niya ang pang-aasar.
"Epal ka," umirap ako at sinipa siya sa isip ko. Lakas lang mang-asar.

"I miss you. I'll call tonight to talk with Kiel," those words were enough to
immediately melt my annoyance.

Dumiretso agad ako sa office dahil naroon ang ibang material na gagamitin ko sa
pagfinalize sa design na pinapagawa ni Ma'am Delado. Kiel wanted to come with me
but he'll only be bored here since wala siyang kalaro and I literally have to focus
on doing my job. Buti na lang off ni Robi kaya pinasama ko muna si Kiel sa kanya.
Ayaw pa sana sumama ni Kiel pero malakas ang convincing powers ni Robi. Kiel went
with him.

I chuckled when Robi as sent me a video of Kiel enjoying his french fries. He
dipped it sa gravy and not on the ketchup.

"Ahh, proud ako sa sperm ni Reeve! Ang gwapo ng product," I leaned at the my swivel
chair while watching Kiel giggle. O, diba, sarap kurotin ng mamula!

To: Robi
Thank you for taking care of him for the meantime, Captain.

Tinuloy ko muna ang pag-sketch. Pero tinatamad talaga ako.

From: Robi
May bayad 'to. Kala mo sinuswerte ka. Aampunin ko anak mo pag di ka nagbayad, Archi
:¶

To: Robi
Mamal. Mukhang pera ka ba?

I was chuckling. Obviously, he isn't. Sobrang mapagbigay niya kahit sobrang yaman
dahil sa sariling sikap. And knowing Robi, hindi siya madaling mapikon. Kapag lang
tinutukso mo siya dun sa bebe niya saka siya mag-iibang anyo. Parang ganun din.

From: Robi
Hindi. Mukhang gwapo lang

Feeling talaga!

To: Robi
Taray! Go bhie, sariling paniniwala!

From: Robi
:
After a few hours, natapos ko na rin ang blueprint ng bahay ni Ma'am Delado. I've
been working on this for how many days. I had to be artistic with the whole
duration of making it. Ayokong hindi satisfying ang output ko. Every detail that   
Ma'am Delado told me to input on the architectural plate of her house design, I
included all of it. I smiled after looking at the final output.

Nag-stretch muna ako saglit. I yawned and reached for my phone when it beeped. My
eyes instantly lit up when Reeve's contact name registered.

From : My Engineer
Did you eat lunch?

Tinignan ko ang orasan. Past 2:30 na! I gasped when I realized I skipped my
afternoon meal. Hindi ko namalayan!

To: My Engineer
Not yet. I was busy finishing the other project offered to me.

From: My Engineer
U hungry then

I placed my pencils at the container and smiled like an idiot. Ngayon ko lang
naramdaman ang gutom, now that he said it.
To: My Engineer
Yes, bubby. I'm craving for some long bananas dipped in powdered milo

I pursed my lips and stared at his contact name. I don't know but I changed it back
to 'Eng. De Marco' again. It sounds more professional and sexy that way. Wala lang,
ramdam ko ganun.

From: Eng. De Marco

Huh?

"I'm confused too," napalabi ako at nagmukmok sa inuupuan ko. I opened the laptop
and clicked on the CAD app so I could continue the digital layout of my design.

From: Eng. De Marco

Antay ka. I told Andrew to get you those food since I'm not there to do it myself.
Don't skip meals

Napaawang ang labi ko. Hindi naman na kailangan na may bumili pa para sa akin!
That's sweet but it's bothering for Andrew. Before I could reply, he sent me
another text.

From: Eng. De Marco

He volunteered, if maybe you don't want that he'll be bothered
I giggled. May telepathy ba    kami netong si Reeve? Parang alam kung ano tumatakbo
sa isip ko e. Maybe he also knows I miss his hands on my boobs.

To: Eng. De Marco

ok baby

From: Eng. De Marco

Just 2 more nights, I'll be home with u, Architect

Benjamin still texts me some goodmorning and goodnight but I never saw him in the
office. He never showed himself to me anymore.

Pag-uwi ko, nagulat ako sa nadatnan ko sa sala. Nakaupo si Robi sa couch at may
pinag-uusapan sila ni Kiel, mukhang nagchi-chismis. When they saw me, I raised a
brow when Robi whispered something on Kiel.

"Hello, baby," I greeted my son with a kiss on the cheek after leaving my bag at
the table.

"Mommy, what's up!" Kiel wiggled his brows at me. Tumalon-talon siya, excited.

He looked so cute but— what the hell did he say? I frowned at Robi who just
shrugged. Ang kapal pa ng jacket ni Kiel. And he's wearing a jersey, medyo maluwag
tignan. What's with the that?

"O, may inaral 'yan na kanta para sa'yo," he told me and winked at Kiel na nakipag-
apir sa Tito niya. "Let Mommy hear the song."

"Wow, you learned a song for me?" I sat at the couch and pinched his cheek, looking
at him with amusement. "Can I hear it?"

Kiel nodded after kissing my cheek. Inantay ko siya na maghanda. Napakurap ako nang
tanggalin niya ang jacket niya at bumungad sa akin ang suot niyang gold necklace,
lawlaw na shirt, idagdag pa yung lawlaw niyang jersey. Hindi ako makagalaw o
makapagsalita nang pasuotin siya ni Robi ng sunglass at cap. Nagmukha siyang tambay
slash rapper. What the fuck?

Then Robi started to count. "3... 2.... 1, Go!"

Kiel winked playfully at me. "Talentadong pepe tumatambling, sabi niya gusto niya
pumaparking," kanta niya na ikinalaglag ng panga ko.

"Yeah, come on! Sayaw ka pa," Robi started jamming with him. Mas lalo tuloy
ginanahan si Kiel.

"Sobrang ingay daw ni pepe parang mingming," Kiel started dancing the macho dance.
Nanginig ang buong katawan ko. Para akong na-estatwa habang pinapanood ang anak ko
na kantahin ang kanta na hindi naman niya alam ang ibig sabihin.

"Roberto Miguel Guevara!" I groaned loudly.

"Bhab3 sa baba, 'wag na chusy, 'wag pa kyuti3... tatawagin kitah bheb," Kiel
continued to sing like a superstar. He's even bending his knees repeatedly while
vibing to the song he's singing.

"Whoo! Go, Kiel! Ampogi mo!" Hinampas ko kay Robi ang bag ko nang malakas siyang
tumawa. He's even hyping up Kiel!

I should have known that Robi is an extremely dangerous man. Hindi mo alam
mangyayari sa anak mo kapag iniwan mo sa kanya. Like now! What the hell!

Two long nights passed, only video calls with him and Kiel. Reeve laughed when I
jumped to hug him when he finally came home. My feet were wrapped around his hips.
He caught me, right hand on my back while the other on my butt to support my
weight.

"Finally, I'm fucking home," he whispered. I sense the tiredness and contentment in
his voice but he held me tighter in his arms.
I held his face and kissed him torridly. He automatically let my tongue in and
responded with the same intensity. He massaged my bum and deepened the kiss. He was
smiling after placing a soft kiss on my nose.

"Get ready, we're attending dinner with my father."

"Oh, fuck. What?" Gulat kong tanong.

Reeve laughed and spanked my left bum, massaging it with a playful smile on his
lips.

"Hoy, seryoso, hindi naman siya nangangain 'no?" Tanong ko kay Reeve nang makapasok
kami mismo sa loob ng bahay.

"Ako lang naman pwedeng kumain sa'yo," He whispered on my ear.

Umirap lang ako at huminga ng malalim.

"What does Lolo Papa look like, Daddy?" Kiel

"Try and guess, son," Reeve kissed his forehead. Kiel giggled and clung on his
Dad's neck.

"Is Lolo Papa chubby or slim?" tanong niya kay Reeve.

"In between, I guess," Reeve answered.

Kiel was questioning Reeve before we got here why he has no Lolo Mama like Tita
Monic. I knew it was difficult for Reeve to explain that because I know he also
wants to meet his real Mom. Yet he still managed to explain it to our son in the
simplest way he knows. And I was so proud of him. Kiel also understood him.

"Is he tall or short?" Kiel seemed so excited meeting his other grandparent.

"Tall," Reeve smiled.

"Tall like you, Daddy! Is he also pogi like you?"

"He's pogi like you, buddy," he messed his hair.

"With big muscles? Big eyes? Frowning face?!"

"Yes," Reeve laughed.

"This house is so big, Mommy! Shrek, Hulk, and the troll family can live here!"
Tumalon-talon si Kiel at tumakbo pa ng konti palayo sa amin.

"Careful, anak," I reminded him. He surveyed the wholeness of the hause like what
I'm lowkey doing.

"Ang ganda. It feels like I'm in the nineteenth century," I murmured at Reeve while
eyeing the vintage design around me. It also screams wealth and expensiveness, I
can't!

Lalong gumanda nang makarating kami sa living room. Paintings were hung on the
walls. It looks random but isn't built like that because the randomness of the
artwork yells in-depth story.

"Reeve, you should have informed me that there would be like this," I whispered at
him when I saw staffs line up at the pathway, end of the living room. Nagulat pa
ako nung mag-bow sila kaunti.
But my surprise subsided when I saw them smile respectfully at us. Mukhang lahat
sila friendly at mababait.

"Where is that man? Is he entertaining the guests? I asked him to stay here for
awhile. Ang kulit ng batang 'yon," my lips formed an 'O' when I heard that voice.
Palapit na ata kami sa dining area.

Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa kamay ni Reeve. Pinisil niya lang ang kamay ko at
kinindatan ako habang pinapakinggan ang sinasabi ni Kiel sa kanya. I smiled while
taking a mental picture at them. They look so happy with each others presence.

"Reeve, I am proud of you," mahinang sambit ko. I wanted to tell him this.

"Hmm?" He asked curiously.

"Because you have the heart to forgive and accept every person who hurt you. That
is wholesome. Not everyone can do that," I rubbed his arm.

He forgave me when I did him wrong. He accepted his Dad because he knew no one was
to blame. He forgave Tito Brandon and Tita Monic easily after he accidentally heard
from them the truth they've been hiding from him. Reeve has a big heart. That's one
of the things I love about him.
"Thank you," he leaned in for a soft kiss.

I was cold feet when we got at the dining area. Agad kong nakita ang isang
matangkad na matanda. His eyes lit up when he saw us. Tinago ko ang pagkagulat ko
nang mapansin ang maraming katangian na nahuka ni Reeve sa kanya. Kahit matanda na,
gwapo pa din! Jusko!

"Finally!" Mr. Victor De Marco chuckled. "I have been waiting a long time for
this!"

"Pa," Reeve acknowledged.

"Good evening po," I also greeted.

Kiel looked at me and his Dad while we walk towards his grandfather. Ngumiti ako
nang tumango sa akin ang Daddy ni Reeve at ngumiti ng malawak.

"You are Architect Yasmin Alvares?" He asked. "The woman who bewitched this cold
beast?" Tinapik niya si Reeve na napailing sa sinabi niya.

I just smiled because I don't know what to say! Nagulat ako nang yakapin niya ako.
Reeve licked his lower lip, trying to stifle a smile while looking at me and his
Dad.

"Reeve told you about me, I hope," he raised a brow at Reeve.

I chuckled lightly. I immediately felt comfortable with his presence. "Yes po, Sir.
I'm happy to finally meet you Mr. De Marco."

"Come on, stop with the formalities. You can practice calling me Dad now. Kasalan
rin naman bagsak niyo ng anak ko," he laughed.

I also chuckled shyly after hearing what he said. He seems genuinely a happy
person. Pagtingin ko kay Kiel, nakatitig lang siya sa Lolo niya. I bit my lip when
Mr. De Marco's eyes settled on Kiel. May humaplos sa puso ko nang makita ang
pagsilay ng matamis na ngiti sa labi niya habang nakatingin sa apo.

"That's your Lolo, Kiel," Reeve informed him.

Napansin kong nahihiya ang anak namin. I smiled comfortingly when he looked at me.
Nang ibalik niya ang tingin sa Lolo niya, nahihiya siyang ngumiti.

"Hello po, Lolo Papa,"my heart leaped when Kiel sent the cute smile I always love.
"Mierda!" Mr. De Marco exclaimed.

"Language, Pa," Reeve pursed his lip.

"Perdóname por maldecir. But your kid is adorable!" Mr. De Marco looked so excited.
"He looks just like you!"

"I guess your genes are too strong," Reeve shrugged at him. His Dad smirked. Tignan
mo nga naman, parang Reeve lang.

Hindi ako informed na nagsasalita pala ang Daddy ni Reeve ng Spanish. Nagulat ako.

"You are charming! Hello, apo," Mr. De Marco talked to Kiel who seems to be quickly
adjusting to him.

"Thank you po. Hi Lolo," Kiel answered politely.

Tinaas ni Mr. De Marco and kamay niya. He enticed Kiel on coming with him.
"Wanna go with Lolo Papa?" Reeve brushed Kiel hair and kissed his temple. Ngumiti
siya nang tumango si Kiel.

My heart was rejoicing when Mr. Victor De Marco carried Kiel in his arms and
brushed his hair tenderly.

Para akong nakahinga ng maluwag. Akala ko magkakandarapa pa ako para matanggap

dito. I was wrong to judge. It shouldn't really be like that.

"Let's go at the backyard. The welcome party is in there," imporma niya sa amin na
ikinagulat ko.

"I thought it'll only be us?" Reeve asked in confusion.

"You think I won't prepare in meeting your family? No, we have a welcome party
outside, son," he answered confidently. The authority in his voice was really cool.

I sent Reeve a smile to let him know that it's not a problem. He sighed and kissed
the top of my head. Nahiya ako dahil nakita iyon ni Mr. De Marco at pekeng umubo.
Gosh!
"By the way, where's Daven?" Reeve looked around. "He said he'll be here."

I also looked around to see who Reeve was pertaining too. Who's Daven? May iba pa
ba silang kaanak dito?

Nabigla ako nang may sumipol sa may bandang likod.

"Am I late for the introduction?" That playful voice sounding so familiar made my
eyes widen a bit.

"Feeling VIP," Reeve scoffed. "That kid."

Napaawang ang labi ko nang matignan ko ng husto kung sino 'yung papalapit. It was
that man! From the supermarket!

Gulong-gulo ako nang makipag-bro hug siya kay Reeve. He messed Kiel's hair before
looking at me. Napansin kong nagulat rin siya.

"Wow, bro," he turned to Reeve. "I didn't know you brought your future wife's
sister," sabi niya rito at muli akong tinignan.
He smirked. "If I'm not mistaken, I already saw you before at the supermarket."

Pagtingin ko kay Reeve, kumunot ang noo niya na parang may naalala. Then, he glared
at the guy who's looking at me.

"I'm Daven, single and available for you," he smirked.

And then he offered his hand.

"Obviously, she's not available for you too," masungit na epal ni Reeve. He held my
hand where I'm wearing his promise ring and showed it to the guy. "Dumbass."

"Why you mad?" He chuckled. "Sorry, I didn't know."

"He's my half-brother," Reeve told me. Parang nagsisisi pa na kapatid niya. The guy
laughed when he saw his face. Alanganin akong ngumiti. "I didn't tell you about him
because he told me he wanted to surprise you. I didn't know he just wants to flirt
with you."

My lips formed an 'o'. Daven fixed his polo and offered his hand again. I accepted
the handshake.
"No, I wasn't flirting," pagtatanggol niya sa sarili niya at tumawa nang matanggap
ang masamang tingin ni Reeve.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Architect Alvares," he said. "You're beautiful."

"Tangina," I heard Reeve whisper kaya siniko ko siya. Sumimangot ang loko.

"What the f–" narinig ko ang mahinang pagtawa ni Daven nang makita ng husto si Kiel
na nanonood lang sa amin. "Look at this little person! May kamukha ka."

I chuckled when Reeve held me by the waist because his brother keeps on annoying
him.

"Where did you make Kuya, Dad?" Daven asked Mr. De Marco out of the blue.

Saglit napaisip si Mr. De Marco at tumikhim. "At my kitchen, why?" Nalilitong sagot
naman niya.

Literal na napasinghap ako. And my cheeks turned red when Daven looked at me and
Reeve, making me realize something.

"Maybe you did the dirty too at the kitchen, am I right? And maybe you did the same
position Dad did," Daven laughed evilly. "Kaya magkamukhang-magkamuka kayo ng anak
mo, Kuya."

Hindi ako informed na mas masahol pala 'to kaysa kay Andrew! Puta, hiyang-hiya ako.
His logic was so dirty. How the hell could he think that way?!

Reeve was unbothered though. He just secretly raised a middle finger at Daven when
Kiel wasn't looking. "Kalat mo."

During the welcome party, I met some cousins of Reeve. There were some kids also na
nakalaro ni Kiel. It was actually fun. Mr. De Marco introduced me and Kiel to the
people invited. Imagine my shock. Buti na lang hindi ako nanginig, petchay ko lang
ata nanginig nung kindatan ako ni Reeve sa puntong iyon!

I managed to smile and process what the hell was going on. They are approachable
though. Some girls looked jealous while Reeve was beside me throughout but I just
ignored it.

"Reeve was the one who came and introduced himself to me. I was at Spain that time
to run some errands but when my head helper here called and told me that a man was
looking for me, saying that he's the son of Helen Cruz, I booked a flight home
right away. His mother was my first love. Sounds cliche but true," Mr. De Marco
said while were having private dinner here inside their house while the party
continues outside for the meantime.
Nakita kong nagkibit-balikat lang si Daven na parang alam na ang buong kwento. And
it seems he accepted it already. Reeve was silently listening while giving his full
attention to Kiel.

"I was sweating bucket while on my flight to the Philippines. And I ordered the
chief helper to find the boy and ask him to come again. When I saw him, it quickly
hit me that he's my own," the happiness and genuine expression on his face was
enough proof that he is heartfelt thankful that Reeve came in his life.

"Of course, he looks like your first love," epal ni Daven sa Daddy niya. "Baka
inakala mo siya si Tita Helen. Buti nga 'di mo hinalikan."

"Daven, I'll kick you in the ass," Reeve scowled at his brother na tumatawa. And
kulit ni Daven!

Natatawang nailing naman si Mr. De Marco sa kanilang dalawa.

"Kiel, ligo ka na, anak," malambing na sabi ko sa anak ko na nanonood ng Spiderman

"Shh, Mommy, I'm watching," he pouted.

Reeve laughed softly when he saw my face. "Let him finish the movie. I'll bath
him."

Napaawang ang labi ko sa sinabi niya pero tinikom ko agad. I smiled and nodded.
Andito kami sa kwarto ni Reeve dito sa mansion ng mga De Marco. We're staying the
night here. Buti talaga sinabi ni Reeve na magdala ako ng extra na damit namin ni
Kiel.

"I want to be Spiderman! Also Batman and Hulk! I don't want to be green but I want
to be strong like Hulk," rinig kong sambit ni Kiel kay Reeve.

"You can be whatever you want to be, buddy. What else do see yourself in the
future?" Reeve asked.

Saglit na nag-isip si Kiel tsaka ngumiti kay Reeve. "An engineer, Daddy! But I want
to be a pilot too."

Reeve looked surprised. Nang makabawi ay ngumiti. "Alright, you're going to be a

future Pilot Engineer then," he ruffled Kiel's hair, looking so proud.

Ako na ang naunang naligo. Sumunod naman sina Reeve at Kiel. Nahiga ako sa kama.
Dahil napagod si Kiel kanina, marahil dahil marami ang nawili sa kanya dahil sa ka-
kyutan niya, nakatulog agad siya matapos nilang maligo. Many went to talk to him.
He also played with some kids. Napagod ata talaga.
I stared at the ceiling as I felt Reeve lay down beside me. Sobrang laki ng kama
niya kaya pwede naming pagitnaan si Kiel o tumabi siya sa akin. Either of the two,
Kiel won't fall kasi hindi naman siya malikot matulog.

"Thank you for introducing us to your family," I glanced at him and smiled.

"No, both of you are the reason I'm living life to the fullest. Thank you for
loving me and for taking care of me and our son," he said and held my hand. The
love in his eyes was wholesome.

Napangiti ako. Silence filled us. We were just enjoying each other's presence.
Isinandal ko ang ulo ko sa dibdib niya, pinapakinggan ang pagtibok ng puso niya. I
stared at our hands when he started playing with the promise ring on my finger.

"Can I ask you a question?" Bigla ay tanong niya. His voice was serious which made
me look at him.

"Sure," I answered with confusion. "What is it?"

Reeve kept staring at my ring finger. All of my attention was at him while waiting
for his question. It feels like I stopped breathing. I blinked when his hand
suddenly went on my ring finger.
"Yasi, what are your thoughts about marrying me?" He asked, staring straight at me.
"A new ring on your finger. Not just a promise ring... but a wedding ring," Reeve
whispered.

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01-15-21
5:37 pm

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        Chapter 53 [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           
Goodmorning:)

Yasi
"Livy, he asked my thoughts about marriage! What's that suppose to mean? Proposal
na ba 'yun?" I was panicking on the inside but at the same time, thrilled that he
opened that topic.

"Oh my gosh! How did he say it ba?" Tanong ni Livy. She was squealing too.

"He asked my thoughts about marriage," I told her. Okay, I am fetching for her
opinion because I am uncertain on my opinion concerning how Reeve opened up the
topic. "Tas may sinabi siya tungkol sa singsing, wedding ring."

"Then that answers your question. The way that man looks at you, he definitely
wants to tie the knot with you," Livy shrugged and winked.

"Mahal ka n'on, Yasi," Robi said while playing at his phone. Nakatuon ang tingin
niya sa screen. "Palagi ngang masama tingin non sa'kin kapag malapit ako sa'yo."
I don't know if he's serious or not because he's so focused on his game. "What,
Cap?"

He chuckled and did not comment anymore.

"Women," Robi shook his head and sucked on his lollipop before playing again.

"Kung ako sa'yo, 'Yes' na agad ako, girl! Madaming nakapila sa Engineer mo ano,"
Livy said and sent me a cheeky grin. "He's a hottie! I can also sign up in line if
you reject his propo–"

"Gaga ka ba?" Hindi ko siya pinatapo at asar na hinila ang buhok. Natatawa naman
niyang tinapik ang kamay ko.

"Aray kasi!" Livy laughed more when I glared at her.

Napatitig kami kay Robi nang mag-ring ang phone niya. Nakita kong natigilan siya
nang makita kung sino 'yung tumatawag. But he composed himself and answered it.

"Teka lang. Kausapin ko lang 'tong scammer," paalam niya sa amin at lumayo kaunti.

Hindi na namin nagtanong kung sinong scammer iyon nang maglakad na siya palayo.
Reeve went to the site. Maaga siyang pumunta roon. I wasn't needed there for now so
I stayed home. Tinatapos ko ngayon 'yung digital layout ng design ng bahay ni Ma'am
Delado. Then, I'll go to the office later to give it to her after I'm done.

"Sabay na tayong umalis mamaya. I have to go to Laise Corporation," sabi ko kay

Livy habang nakatingin pa din ako sa laptop.

"Okay," she nodded and ate some nachos. When I glanced at her, she was frowning
while looking at her phone.

Nawala kay Livy ang atensyon ko nang bumalik si Robi. He immediately grabbed his
jacket and his car keys and looked at us. 

"Una na 'ko, emergency," he gave us a faint smile before leaving.

Nagkatinginan kami ni Livy. Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko at napakurap. His face... he

looked so serious. Minsan ko lang nakikita si Robi na sobrang seryoso. Hindi ako
sanay.

"Did you see his face?" I whispered at Livy.

"Yes," suminghap siya. "Did something happen? Was it because of the call?"

Umiling ako dahil hindi ko naman alam. "Ewan ko."

"You know, Robi is really scary when he's mad," Livy casually said and took a bite
on her nachos again. "But you'd still feel safe because you know he will never lay
a hand at you, unless you're a guy," tumawa siya.

Dumiretso ako sa office nang matapos ko ang digital output ko sa design na

pinapagawa ni Ma'am Delado. I got the flashdrive where I saved it before proceeding
to her office.

"There's a possibility that this project will fail in Engineer De Marco's

leadership," I stopped at the doorstep when I heard Benjamin's voice inside.

"What is your point, Mr. Almonte? You barged inside my office to tell me that?"
Ma'am Delado's voice sounds like she doesn't agree to what Benjamin said.

"I plea you find another Head Engineer of the project in La Union. It is for the
betterment of the company, I must say," I heard him answer.

Napairap ako at sinabunutan siya sa isip ko bago ko binuksan ang pintuan. I pushed
it open and walked inside with confidence.

"How can you say so, Mr. Almonte?" nanghahamong sambit ko kay Ben. "Pardon me but I
heard you before I came in."

Napansin ko na nagulat siya sa pagdating ko. But he masked it right away and
smirked at me. Siraulong 'to! May pangisi-ngisi pang nalalaman!
"I think Engineer De Marco is not efficient enough to continue the project," Ben
said seriously while eyeing my every movement. "He should be replaced."

Tangina neto, ah. If he's trying to piss me off more, it is working! But why would
I show him I am irritated? If there's anyone that should be replaced here, it is
him! I just raised a brow at him and smiled coldly.

"As you've seen last time you went to the
expectations. Engineer De Marco's team is
we expected. And mind you, they're better
the company," walang pasekalyeng sagot ko
totoo.
site, the results exceeded your
finishing the construction earlier than
than the former team you recommended to
sa kanya dahil 'yun naman talaga ang

"Yes, I completely agree with that," Ma'am Delado commented.

Benjamin's mocking smile faded upon hearing what I said. Nang makabawi ay mapakla
siyang natawa.

"What do we expect her to answer, Ma'am?" Inalis niya ang tingin kay Ma'am Delado
at sinamaan ako ng tingin. "Of course you would defend that man because you are
foolishly in love with him!" Depensa niya sa sarili niya.

His tone raised. I was proud of myself kasi hindi ako napakurap roon. I breathed
deeply to calm myself before walking towards him. He raised his chin and looked
away as I stare deep in his eyes. Hindi ko na nakita ang reaksyon ni Ma'am Delado
pero alam ko na alam niyang may anak kami ni Reeve. Dinala namin si Kiel noon nung
may meeting, I conclude she's informed.

"Regardless of the idea whether I am in a relationship with Engineer De Marco or

not, your reason of pulling him out of the project is not justifiable. That's plain
bullshit actually," I laughed dryly. "Even if you present that to the board, trust
me, no one would agree," the confidence in my voice wasn't stepping back.

How dare him insult Reeve and say that he isn't an efficient worker?! Si Reeve pa
ang sisiraan niya e ang talino at napakagaling ng taong 'yon! He is hardoworking
and doesn't take anything for granted. Unlike Ben na dadak lang ng dadak, wala
namang ambag! The audacity!

"Mr. Almonte, we can't remove Engineer De Marco. Actually, we're lucky he accepted
our request for him to handle the project. So if you have nothing else to say,
please close the door when you leave," Ma'am Delado responded as she signed the
paper in front of her.

"Yeah, fine," Ben sarcastically smiled at her.

"I'm surprised you'd stoop this low, Ben," I whispered at him before walking
towards the CEO's table.

When he looked at me, napailing siya at walang sabing umalis na. Lokong 'yan,
sipain ko puwet niya e! Kaasar.

Laking pasasalamat ko kay Robi sa pagsama niya muna kay Kiel bago ko siya kinuha at
dinala sa bahay ng mga De Marco. Tito Victor wanted to see Kiel so bad. Buti na
lang walang klase si Kiel kaya pwedeng iwan ko muna siya roon para pumunta ako sa
site.

"Alis din po ako agad, Tito. Pupunta pa akong La Union e. Titignan ko ho 'yung
site," paalam ko sa kanya at yumakap sa kanya.
"Ayan, jan kayo magaling," bigla ay sabi ni Tito Victor. "Mahilig kayong mang-iwan!
Papasok kayo sa buhay namin pero aalis alis naman agad."

Napakurap ako nang madrama siyang napahawak sa bandang dibdib niya. He acted in
pain.

"Don't mind him, Yasi. He's just bitter you get to have Kuya Reeve while he's stuck
alone because his first love died giving birth of Kuya and his wife which is my Mom
passed away," iling ni Daven na rinig pala ang usapan namin kahit kalaro niya si
Kiel.

Mahina akong natawa nang magsagutan sila. Nailing ako at nilapitan na si Kiel. I
kissed his cheek when he neared me before fixing his polo shirt. Inayos ko rin ang
buhok niya. Kiel held my cheeks together before he kissed me on my nose. Humagikhik
siya tsaka tinuloy ang paglalaro sa mga laruan niya kasama si Daven.

"At least I had two women. What about you? A man who's unafraid of anything aside
from commitment," Tito Victor fired back. "Duwag magmahal," panunukso niya kay
Daven.

I pursed my lips when my phone rang, revealing Paolo's name on the screen. Agad
kong sinagot iyon. Importante siguro.

"Engineer Galvante," bungad ko.

"Architect!" Nahimigan ko agad ang kaba sa boses niya. "Malapit ka na po ba?"

"Papunta pa lang, Engineer. Bakit? May problema ba sa site?" I asked casually.
Reeve is there to handle it thou–

"Pwede po ba pakibilisan niyo?"

"Pwede naman. But can you enlighten me why?" Tumayo ako at kinuha ang bag ko. 'Yung
boses ni Paolo parang matatae na ewan!

"K-kasi po ano..." I heard his gulp. Pati paglunok niya narinig ko? Grabe namang
kaba 'yung meron siya ngayon. Ako rin kinakabahan na tuloy.

Hindi na ako nagsalita at hinintay siyang tapusin kung ano man ang gusto niyang
ipaliwanag.

"Nakita ni Engineer De Marco si Nick Guazon kanina, 'yung interior designer pala ng
project. Tapos pag-alis nung lalake, bad mood si bossing. Tapos sinubukan pa siyang
halikan nung si Engineer Castro doon sa office niya. Dalian niyo ho, Architect, ako
na nagmamakaawa bago pa ako maputulan ng pamparami ng poging lahi," diretsong sabi
ni Paolo sa nangungusap na tinig.

I haven't even blinked yet because of how fast he said it! But the moment I
processed what he told me, my eyes widened. Nick? Nick Guazon?

"Fuck," my face paled while remembering how I foolishly used him to break up with
Reeve before.
Pero napahigpit ang hawak ko sa phone nang maalala 'yung sumunod na sinabi ni Paolo
tungkol kay Lisel. That co-engineer of Reeve is really provoking me.

Plinano ko agad kung paano ko siya itatapon sa bermuda triangle. O kakaladkarin ko

na lang kaya siya papuntang dagat para ipakain sa pating?

"Apakan mo accelerator ng kotse, Architect!" Paolo begged. "Mawawalan ako ng puri

dito kapag natagalan ka."

"We're having a party tonight, Yasmin. Don't forget to invite your friends. The
more, the merrier," Tito told me before I bade goodbye to them.

"Sige po," I smiled. Nagpaalam na rin ako kay Daven at Kiel.

Tinatawagan ko si Reeve pero can't be reached and number niya. He may have left his
phone at the office. Binilisan ko na lang ang pagpapatakbo ko sa kotse. It took me
hours to get there. Tangina, ako pa kinakabahan.

Tumakbo agad ako papunta sa main site nang makarating ako. Agad kong nakita si
Jason na napapakamot sa batok habang kausap 'yung isang worker.

"Engineer Guzman," I called.

Lumingon siya sa pinanggalingan ng boses ko. His eyes lit up when he saw me. He
clasped his hands together and I swear I saw him pray! Kumaway siya.
"Hello, Architect!" He pushed his hair back and pointed at the building being
constructed at the right side. "Nasa building ho si Engineer De Marco, mainit ang
ulo."

"How about the interior designer?" I casually asked to mask my nervousness. "Is he
still here?" Kasi sabi ni Paolo, umalis na.

"Umalis po kanina pero bumalik ulit e," he answered.

"Fuck," I whispered. Bakit bumalik pa 'yon!

"Luh, bastos," Jason covered his mouth and his eyes widened when he received a
call. "Tara na po sa site, Archi! Baka biglang may live WWE wrestling roon!"

I followed him to the site. May bumabati na mga trabahador sa akin. Nginingitihan
ko lang sila pero si Jason panay taas ang kilay sa kanila kaya napapaiwas ang mga
ito ng tingin. Namataan ko agad sina Paolo at Reeve kasama si Nick na seryosong
nag-uusap. It is definitely about the design.

Napansin ako ni Paolo. Para siyang nakakita ng ginto nang bigla ay lumiwanag ang
nagdadalamhating mukha niya.

"Uy, si Architect!" Malakas na sabi niya. It was so loud that I mentally kicked him
on my mind. "Yay!"
Gusto kong lamunin na lang ako ng lupa nang bumaling rin ang tingin nila Reeve at
Nick sa akin.

I chuckled and smiled awkwardly before walking towards them. Nakagat ko ang pang-
ibabang labi ko nang makita ng malapitan ang mukha ni Reeve. His eyes are darker
than usual. Sa kanya ako tumabi. He just looked away and whispered something to
Paolo.

"Yasi?" Nick chuckled when he recognized me. Nagulat ako nang batiin niya ako ng
yakap. Hindi na ako naka-urong nang hawakan niya ako sa baywang.

"Uhh, hey, ikaw pala interior designer," naguguluhang sambit ko nang bumitaw siya.

Kabado kong tinignan si Reeve. Napansin ko na may binubulong si Paolo sa kanya.

Reeve whispered back. Lumapit rin si Jason at pasimpleng nakinig. It was so
frustrating when he's not glancing at me!

"Yeah, I was just assigned today to look at the structure for advance purposes," he
smiled.

Tumango ako at nginitihan na lang siya.

"Engineer De Marco," I smiled brightly but I blinked when he nodded at me before

talking to the foreman when he came to ask him something.
"Ay, suplado," Paolo held his chest dramatically. Sinimangutan ko siya. He
chuckled.

However, Nick was looking at me weirdly so I gave him a questioning look.

"I'm sorry for staring," he apologized and smiled. "If I'm not mistaken, Engineer
De Marco's your ex right?"

Wala sa oras akong napaubo dahil sa tanong niya. Nakakahiya tuloy dahil napatingin
sila sa akin. Nick chuckled na para bang nakuha agad niya ang sagot kahit wala pa
naman akong sinasabi. Napatingin sina Reeve sa akin pero ngumiti lang ako.

"Actually, he's my present now," I whispered proudly at Nick. "Of course, my future
too."

"I get it. Ginamit mo lang pala ako para hiwalayan siya noon. User," he smirked.

Sasagot pa sana ako pero natikom ko ang bibig ko nang makita ang blankong tingin ni
Reeve sa akin.

"Doon na kayo maghalo ng semento. Tell the other to fix the part at the stairs.
Hindi maayos ang pagkakasemento," striktong sabi ni Reeve sa mga naghahalo ng
semento sa may bandang kaliwa.

"Oho, Engineer," sagot ng mga ito.

"I'll leave you here, Mr. Guazon. I'm at the office if you need to ask something,"
he said to Nick seriously.

Napaawang ang labi ko nang umalis na agad siya. Pagtingin ko kila Paolo at Jason
para magtanong, nag-iwas sila ng tingin at sumipol na parang walang narinig o
nakita.

"Asshole," I whispered, referring to Reeve.

Nagtingin-tingin muna ako sa site. "Paki-ayos ho 'yung banda roon. May paling,
hindi naman dapat ganoon 'yon," I told two of the workers assigned to that area.

Nick was busy alone because he's focused on his own job. I raised a brow when I saw
Engineer Castro. She was looking at the workers but she stopped when she saw me.
Agad siyang nag-iwas ng tingin. Parang nahiya bigla.

"Was she crying?" nagtatakang tanong ko. I just sighed and shook my head. I don't
blame her for liking Reeve but it's just not right for her to kiss him. That's
disrespectful and a desperate move.

I walked but stopped when she called me. "I'm sorry, Architect. Sorry po talaga,"
she guilty said. Sa sobrang hina ng boses ay halos hindi ko na maintindihan.

She left right away. I went inside Reeve's office.

"Sungit mo naman kanina," agad kong sabi sa kanya nang ilapag ko ang bag ko sa
mismong table niya. He was busy typing something on his laptop.

"Did he leave?"

"Sino?"

"The interior designer, Architect Alvares. Did he leave?" Ulit niya. This time,
napatingin na siya sa akin na may kunot sa noo.

Tinago ko agad ang ngiting gustong kumawala sa labi ko. I walked towards him and he
turned his swivel chair so he's facing me. He looked so serious and annoyed. He
looked so cute.

"Why? Are you jealous?" I teased.

"Ako magseselos doon? E ang payat no'n. Pangit pa," he scoffed. "Bagay sila nung
Benjamin."

"Past is past concerning him, Engineer. Stop scowling," I chuckled. Dinamay niya pa
si Ben.

Reeve shook his head and sighed, getting annoyed. Nginitihan ko siya para pagaanin
ang loob niya pero nawala rin nang hilain niya ako paupo sa kandungan niya at
binigyan ng marahang halik.
"Engineer may tatanu– ARAY KO PO, LIVE PORN ULIT!" Jason gasped exaggerately and
covered his eyes.

Napatayo agad ako at lumayo kay Reeve nang makita si Jason at Nick doon sa pintuan.
Hiyang hiya akong napasinghap. Nick looks shocked too but he looked away.

Ngumisi si Reeve nang tignan ko siya. He faked cough when I widened my eyes at him.

"Saan!" Paolo's loud voice echoed. "Saan 'yung live porn?! Makikinood ako!"

Hinihingal pa siya na parang tumakbo matapos marinig ang sinabi ni Jason. Napakurap
siya nang makita kami ni Reeve.

"A-ano, joke lang," bawi niya agad at napakamot sa ulo. "Hindi naman talaga ako
nanonood ng porn. I'm innocent! Peksman mamatay man si Jason!"

He even raised a hand and made a promise. Alanganin siyang ngumiti.

"Dinamay mo pa 'ko," Jason fired back at him. "Sa sobrang halay, public pa manonood
ng porn! Tingin mo samin ni Nick? Makikinood sa'yo? Yuck, pre."

Sumama ang timpla ng mukha ni Paolo. Parang nawalan ng bente pesos.

"Whoever is free tonight can come at the De Marco's residence. There will be a
party, I hope you can come though," sabi ko kila Architect Germain at 'yung
dalawang engineers na sina Lisel at Joana.

"Bet ko 'yan, Architect! Sasama po ako," Germain answered.

"Syempre sasama rin ako!" Engineer Romero chuckled. "Haler! Maghahanap ako ng pogi
since wala na talaga akong pag-asa kay Engineer De Marco noon umpisa pa lang. Sorry
Architect, hindi ko kasi alam na kayo pala."

I just smiled at her. Lisel also tried to look at me. "Sama rin ako, Architect.
Thank you for inviting us."

"We've been passing along barbecue stalls. You never told me to stop so you can buy
some," Reeve said while driving his Mercedes.

Tinamad akong mag-drive. Reeve wanted me to ride with him kaya pumayag agad ako.
Sasabay na lang daw siya kay Paolo pagbalik para magamit rin niya kotse ko pag-uwi.

"I can stop at a barbecue shop to get you some barbecues," he also suggested.

Napangiwi ako bigla. Iniisip ko pa lang 'yung barbecue, parang masusuka na ako.
'Yung feeling na pakiramdam ko nagsawa na ako sa barbecue kahit alam ko namang
hinding hindi ako magsasawa roon.
I shook my head. "Ayoko. Gusto ko saging na isawsaw sa milo," sumiksik ako sa
inuupuan ko.

"What?" Reeve looked at me in amusement.

Yamot kong kinuha ang kamay niya at nilagay iyon sa hita ko. He pursed his lips and
licked his lower lip to stop himself from smiling. Umiling lang siya at
pinagpatuloy ang pagmamaneho.

Hindi ko naman namalayan at napaidlip pala ako. Nagising lang ako nang may dumampi
sa labi ko.

"Wake up, weirdo," Reeve whispered and leaned to give me a soft kiss again. "I got
what you want."

Nabuhay bigla ang katawang lupa ko nang makita sa compartment ang tatlong plastic
container na puno ng nahiwang mga saging at sa tabi nila ay may powdered milo.

"Oh my gosh," I squealed in happiness. Gusto kong maiyak pero nauna ang pagkagutom
ko.

"Thank you so much! I love you!" I held Reeve's cheek so I could kiss him on the
lips before letting him go. He chuckled because I sounded so thrilled.
Binuksan ko ang isa sa platic containers at kinuha ang plastic fork na nakabalot ng
tissue tsaka nilantakan ang pagkain.

"Eat slowly, love," Reeve shook his head and started the engine again.

"Buti naman gan'to binigay mo," I stated before chewing.

"Why? What else do you think I would give?" He asked. Nag-overtake siya ng apat na
kotse.

"Akala ko isasawsaw mo sa milo saging mo tas papasubo mo sa'kin e," I shrugged and
ate another bite of banana. "Ang laswa kung iisipin."

"No. What the fuck, Yasi?" Reeve laughed.

Nakatulog muli ako sa byahe. Reeve let me though. Nagising na lang ako na nasa kama
niya. When I looked outside the windows, gabi na pala. Ganun ako katagal
nakatulog?!

"Daddy, will the house be as big as Lolo Papa's?" Iyan ang boses na bumungad sa
akin.

I sat on the bed and hugged a pillow while looking at Kiel who's sitting on Reeve's
lap in his working area.
"Not as big as this house but big enough to accomodate us. Mommy doesn't like a
very big house because she just wants enough space so we could see each other more
often. It's more 'homey'," simpleng sagot ni Reeve sa kanya.

Binitawan ko ang unan na hawak ko tsaka naglakad palapit sa kanila. Napakurap ako
nang makita ang isang blueprint ng bahay na nakalapag sa lamesa niya. I can't even
tell if it's an engineer or an architect who designed it because of how pretty it
looked.

"That's so beautiful," wala sa sariling bulong ko.

I saw Reeve look at me. "There's Mom," he tapped Kiel who turned to look at me too.

Pinigilan ko ang tawa ko habang nakatingin sa kanilang tinitignan ako. It's like
the adult and mini version of Reeve is staring straight at my soul.

"Hi, baby," agad kong nilapitan si Kiel at hinalikan siya sa pisngi.

Tinuro rin ni Reeve ang pisngi niya pero umingos ako. He held his chest
dramatically and feighed being hurt before laughing lowly.

"Hello, mommy!" Kiel kissed my cheek back. "Look at the house o!" Turo niya sa
blueprint. Binuksan ni Reeve ang iPad niya at may ipinakita sa akin na illustration
ng bahay.
"Is that your new project in Laise Corp?" I asked Reeve. "Ang ganda naman,
infairness."

"You like it?" He was observing my expressions.

Tumango ako. He smiled.

"Project nila Engineer Galvante at Engineer Guzman," he said and moved so I could
see it better. "Bahay natin."

Gulat akong napatingin sa kanya at napaawang ang labi. He held my wrist, pulling me
so I could sit on his left lap while Kiel is on the right. Napatitig ako sa kanya
at kay Kiel bago muling ibinalik ang tingin sa design.

"I- I don't have any words to say," I stammered.

"I couldn't let you design our house as much as I want to because you would prefer
someone designing our house than you would," he laughed a bit. "You're weird."

"How could you know me so well?" I asked, still not over that fact that he has a
project of our house.

"Because I'm in love with you, Architect," he answered.

My heary is thumping so loud now, I hope he can't hear it. Reeve has his own damn
way of making me blush. Bigla na lang bibitaw ng mga salitang magpapagiling ng
pagkababae at dyoga. Buti nga hindi bumuka

"You love the house, baby?" I asked Kiel who immediately nodded.

"I want to live there with you and my future siblings," Kiel answered. "I want
seven brothers and three sisters, mommy!"

My eyes widened. That's ten! Wala sa sariling napatingin ako kay Reeve na mukhang
nagulat rin kaso tuwang-tuwa naman sa narinig.

"Shuta, ano ako? Baboy?" Mahinang tanong ko.

May kumatok sa pintuan. Reeve smirked at me. Pinandilatan ko siya tsaka ako
naglakad papunta sa may pintuan at binuksan iyon. My jaw dropped when I saw Livy
and Gale. Mas lalo akong nagulat nang makitang nakaayos sila habang ako dito ay
kagigising lang.

"Yasi, ilang oras ka pa naming hihintaying gumising?!" Livy raised a brow at me.

"Kakagising ko lang," I said.

"Awit ka, sis," Gale chuckled. "Magsisimula na party mamaya. Remind lang kita, baka
nakalimutan mo."
Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko. "Shuta." I forgot about the party! Reeve did not even
remind me!

"Oo, shuta. Kaya halikana at aayusan ka pa namin," sinundot ni Gale ang boobs ko.
"Tara na nga!"

Bago niya ako nahila ay nasulyapan ko si Reeve na kinindatan ako.

"Kaya ko naman ayusan ang sarili ko," I told them habang sumasabay sa paglakad
nila.

Binuksan nila 'yung katabing kwarto na guest room.

"Okay choose," bungad sa akin ni Aliyah na tinuturo ang mga damit na nakalapag sa
kama. "The red, minty green, white, or the black?"

Every dress was beautiful but there was one thing similar in all of them. Lahat
conservative, hindi revealing. Sino ba pumili n'yan?

"Lahat naman magaganda," naguguluhan talaga ako. "Teka nga lang. Ano ba ang meron?
And where's Robi tsaka si Louise?"

"Oh, si Louise nadidiligan pa ata. Nung tinawagan ko, umuungol e. Si Robi naman
papunta pa lang daw. Late 'yun lagi, jusko," Livy chuckled and rolled her eyes.
"Basta aayusan ka namin!"

"Gagi, dali na," Gale blew me a kiss. "Tulungan ka raw namin mag-ayos sabi ni Papi
Reeve."

"Hey," sikmat ko sa kanya dahil sa pagtawag niya kay Reeve.

"So mamili ka na kung ano ang isusuot mo. 'Wag mo na rin itanong kung paano namin
nakuha 'tong mga dresses," Aliyah said. They looked at each other and grinned
wickedly.

"Ninakaw namin," barumbadong sabi ni Gale

"Inutusan namin si Robi, hinahanap tuloy ng pulis. Kaya late."

Natatawang sinalo ni Gale 'yung ibinato ni Aliyah sa kanya na hanger.

"Oh, Kahit naguguluhan pa rin ako ay hinayaan ko na lang sila nang simulan nila
akong ayusan.

"Gale, ang riin naman ng paghimas mo! Hindi etits 'yan, huwag kang manggigil!"
Tinapik ko ang kamay niya na pinagdidiskitahan ang palpusuhan ko.

"Sorry," walang pagsisising sabi niya na nagpipigil ng tawa.

Nauna silang lumabas pagkatapos. I ended up wearing the minty green dress that
perfectly fits my figure. Nagulat pa ako dahil galing Louis Vuitton pala 'yung
damit. My hair was tied in a high ponytail. I wore an earing that looked expensive.
I also have my heels on. But the best thing I am wearing everyday is the promise
ring on my finger.

"Tito, hi," una kong nakita si Tito Victor. "Sorry po nakatulog ako kanina."

"No, it's okay, hija," he pointed at a certain direction. "Reeve's right over there
waiting for you. If you're looking for him. Enjoy the party, hija."

"Thank you, Tito–"

"You can call me Dad or Pa, hija. I'd prefer that," tinapik niya ang braso ko at
tinaas ang glass shot niya.

"Salamat po, Pa," ngumiti ako.

While I was making my way towards Reeve, I saw Daven look at me. He smirked and
tapped Reeve who was busy talking to a man in his fifties maybe. I held my clutch
tightly when Reeve excused himself at the conversation before walking toward me.
Daven talked to the man so Reeve could slip away.

"Wow," he held my waist when he took a closer look of me. Napahawak ako sa balikat
niya nang hapitin niya ako palapit lalo sa kanya.
"Bitaw, mai-issue tayo, maraming nakatingin," I whispered at him and fixed the knot
of his tie.

Reeve was wearing a black tux. Under it is his white polo and a green tie. I
shamelessly surveyed his whole body. Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko. For
pete's sake, we're at the party! Stop it, Yasi! I faught the urge to pull him in
for a kiss.

"You look hot," I honestly stated after staring at him longer than I expected.
"Pwede kita ulamin araw-araw ng 'di nagsasawa."

"I'd like that," Reeve held my waist securingly. Pinatulan pa talaga niya ang
paglalandi ko.

Iniwan ko rin siya agad para lapitan sina Livy. Saktong paglapit ko ay ang
pagdating ni Louise.

"Sorry I came late," she apologized. "Hi everybody! Yasi sorry but at least
nakahabol ako, right?"

"Kamusta sex?" I gave her a wink when she neared me to give me a kiss on the cheek.
Natawa siya sa pabulong na tanong ko.

"It answers why I'm late," Louise laughed.

"Tinawagan ko si Robi! Babae sumagot, sabi 'di raw pwedeng yumaman si Robi," Gale
shrugged after informing us. "Nasan na ba  'yun?"

"You mean cannot be reached ang phone niya, lukalukang 'to!" Irap ni Livy kay Gale.

Inilibot ko ang tingin ko para hanapin si Kiel. I couldn't find him. I smiled
widely when I saw Ate Phoebe with Ariane. She waved a hand at me, looking so
thrilled. Sina Tito Brandon at Tita naman ay kasama si Tito Victor sa may lamesa.

"Hi Ate!" I squealed excitingly. "Ganda ng suot mo ngayon a! Ala Maria-Clara," bati
ko dahil bagay niya 'yung suot niya.

"Oo naman! 'Di pwedeng papakabog ako sa mga nagkakatipo kay Ken!" She scrunched her
nose in dislike.

"Ayun si Kuya, o, may umaaligid," turo ko kahit wala naman.

"Saan?" Nagulat ako nang kunin niya ang tinidor at mahigpit iyon na hinawakan.

"Bayolente!" Komento ko at natawa sa reaksyon niya.

When I saw Reeve with Kuya Ken, I walked towards him after talking to Ate for a
moment. Rinig ko silang nag-uusap. But they stopped conversing when a man stepped
in. Lumapit ako kay Reeve at tinignang mabuti ang lalaki.
He was wearing a dark blue polo. Three of the buttons were opened, revealing a bit
of his manly chest. His sleeves were neatly folded up on his elbows. His hair was
pushed back. And he's wearing a silver necklace. Despite that, he looked like a
professional heartbreaker. But the serious type because he had no emotion on his
face.

Pasimple kong siniko si Reeve. He gave me a questioning look.

"Kilala mo? Sino siya?" Mahinang tanong ko kay Reeve.

I stepped back a little when the man greeted Reeve and Kuya Ken. Magkakilala talaga
sila. How come I never knew him? He looked familiar, parang nakita ko na siya dati.
Hindi ko alam. I think I was drunk when I saw him before.

"Doctor Hunter Valiero," Reeve told me and gestured the man who looked at me.

"Your wife?" He asked Reeve.

"Hindi pa naman," apila ko bago pa makasagot si Reeve.

He pursed his lips while looking at my face. "Architect Yasmin Alvares," he

introduced me to his friend.

"Hi!" I beamed widely at the hot guy. Many would probably be willing to be a
patient for this man.
"Hey," the man nodded. Tipid niya akong nginitihan tsaka nagpaalam rin agad na
umalis. Sumabay na rin si Kuya Ken sa kanya.

"Take a picture. It would last longer," Reeve shook his head and was about to move
away from me but I clung on his arm.

"Would love to do so! But I don't have my phone with me. Can I use yours, isang pic
niya lang, okay na," I giggled.

"Yasmin," he warned, glaring at me.

Hinanap ko sina Paolo at Jason. Sabi kasi ni Reeve dumating na raw sila. "Sa
sobrang dami ng tao, ang hirap hanapin 'yung mga nawawalang tao." Buong angkan kasi
ng Alvares, Legaspi at De Marco nandito. Friends and acquaintances are also around.
I saw Engineer Lisel and the others.

Nahliwanag ang mukha ko nang makita sina Paolo at Jason malapit sa inuupuan nila
Robi.

"Long time no see, Avielle," Engineer Galvante greeted the beautiful girl beside
Robi. Oh! Is that Ava? Robi's ex?

I surveyed her. Long legs. Sexy. Sobrang ganda niya, I swear. Para nga siyang
modelo. She fits the job perfectly.
Kung natuloy lang plano kong maging tomboy, nadagdag na siya sa listahan ng mga
crush ko. Pati na sina Livy, Gale, Aliyah, at Louise.

Napakurap ako nang mapansing ang awkward ng boses ni Paolo habang si Robi ay masama
ang tingin sa kamay niyang nakikipagkamay kay Ava. Bumitaw naman agad si Paolo at
tumikhim.

"Ay, diba mag-ex kayo ni Ava? Buti naman may closure kayo," pagpaparinig ni Jason.

I covered my mouth when Robi cleared his throat. Even the girls behind were silent.
Pero halatang nakikinig rin sila! Nagulat ako sa sinabi ni Jason. Paolo is Ava's
ex?

"Tanga mo," Paolo scowled at Jason who just laughed at his friend's agony.

Tinignan ko si Robi at pinigilan ang tawa ko nang mapansin ang mahigpit na hawak
niya sa baso habang seryosong nakikinig sa pagbati ni Ava pabalik kay Paolo. He
looked so serious, I was scared for Paolo's life.

Oh my gosh! Ang lala, ha.

"Mommy!"

Hinanap ko agad ang boses ni Kiel. He was at the center stage, holding a
microphone. My lips parted in surprise when a spotlight focused on him. Naguguluhan
ako nang sumipol si Andrew na kakalabas lang sa kung saan mang lungga siya nagtago.
He gestured me to move forward.

"Mommy, come here. I need to give you something," sabi ni Kiel.

The crowd went silent. Gusto ko atang matae nang tumigil rin 'yung music.

"Sabi ng maglakad ka, e," simangot ni Andrew, nilapitan ako. "Bagal mo. Pinaglihi
ka ba sa pagong?"

"Shut up, ikaw nga sa palaka pinaglihi!" I hissed and was about to ask him what's
happening but he just pushed me so I could go to the stage.

Everybody looked curious too. Some were admiring Kiel while some are staring at me
with a variety of emotions.

"Why, baby?" I asked Kiel when I advanced towards him. "Many people are looking,
what is going on?"

Walang sinabi ang anak ko pero bumaba ang tingin ko a kamay ko nang lumapit siya at
ipinahawak sa akin ang papel na hawak-hawak niya.

Sinubukan kong hanapin si Reeve pero hindi ko siya mahagilap.

"Open it po," Kiel suggested.

I was literally shaking the whole time I'm standing here at the center stage with
my son, all eyes are on us. But I was more curious to what was written on the
paper.

"Jusko," I muttered breathlessly when I saw Kiel's new birth certificate, stating
that he is officially a De Marco

Kyle Riel De Marco. Signed by Reeve and me. Paanong may pirma ako rito? I shook my
head nang maalalang may papel na pinapirma si Andrew sa'kin last week. Sabi nung
loko, for work purposes daw. Hindi ko nabasa ang nakasulat dahil tinakpan niya bago
ako pumirma.

Ang alam ni Kiel ay De Marco ang apelyido niya kahit sa  birth certificate niya, it
states that he's an Alvares. Wala si Reeve noon kaya hindi pwedeng ilagay sa papel
na De Marco si Kiel, unless Reeve's signature is marked. Hindi ko naman pwedeng
pekehin. It was a legal document.

Tears started to pool in my eyes. Kinagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko nang makita
si Reeve na papalapit. He stopped in front of me.

"Nakuha mo pa na ngumiti," sita ko sa kanya, naiiyak na.

He took the papers from my hand and gave it to Kiel who held it carefully. Reeve
must have instructed him how to handle it with care. Andrew neared Kiel and picked
him from the ground so he could carry him.
"Because our son's now a legal De Marco," he held my chin so I could look at him
properly. "And I plan to have more kids with you. Sa'yo lang."

Tuluyan ng bumagsak ang mga luhang kanina ko pa pinipigilan. I heard 'awws and
oohs' from the crown as they look at us. Naging telenovela tuloy kami ni Reeve!
Buti walang slow-mo. But my heart is overwhelmed with happiness. It took me a lot
of urge not to touch him because I'm afraid I could kiss him in front of the crowd.
Baka hindi ako tumigil.

"Paano ako papayag na buntisin mo e hindi ka pa nga nag-aaya ng kasal," naiiyak

kong sagot.

I felt so emotional! I don't know why. Pero lalo akong naiyak nang makita sina
Paolo at Jason na tumatawa kasama ang madla. Many were smiling and laughing.
Naririnig pala nila kami dahil sa mic na naiwan sa stand malapit sa amin.

Reeve looked up and laughed lightly. He put his tongue on the side of his cheek
before breathing deeply. My eyes widened when he suddenly kneeled. Napasapo ako sa
bibig ko, titig na titig sa kanya nang ilabas niya mula sa bulsa ang isang
napakaliit na kahon. I covered my mouth, crying even more when he opened it and
gave me a soft smile.

"Reeve," I breathleassly whispered.

My eyes settled on the most beautiful ring I've ever seen with my heart thumping so
wildly on my chest. Tinignan ko si Reeve na buong pagmamahal akong tinitignan.

"Give me the permission to change your last name to mine," he said, reaching for my
hand, smiling. "Will you marry me, Architect?"

.....
01-19-21
Tuesday, 8:08 am.

        WAKAS [His Personal Mistress 2 [18+] ]

           

EPILOGUE
this is the last chapter.

"Uuwi ka na ng Pilipinas next year, diba Engineer? Uy, sama kami! Palibre na rin ng
plane ticket, bossing!"

I tilted my head to the side when Paolo and Jason cupped their chins using their
hands, smiling widely at me. Sabay silang nagpa-cute.

"Pay your own ticket. Both of you aren't broke," I answered before receiving the
can of beer that Jason handed me.

Inaya nila 'kong lumabas. They told me they wanted me to check a construction site
they've been working at. Nakalimutan ko saglit na scammer pala sila. That explains
why we ended up in a karaoke soundproof room. Ako pa pinagbayad. They ordered one
case of beer. Akala ata nila tubig 'yon, tangina.

The door opened and a woman entered. She smiled when she saw us but I looked at my
beer when her stare lingered on me. Nilapag niya 'yung order nung dalawa sa lamesa.
"Please enjoy. Call me when you need me. I'm just outside," she advanced towards me
and handed me a small card. "I'm Emilia," she gave me a seductive smile.

I nodded boredly and didn't say a word so she could leave right away. When she
left, I looked at the card and shook my head when I saw her number printed on it. I
drank on my beer before throwing it in the trash bin near us.

"Maganda 'yun! Calling card niya 'yon? Ba't mo tinapon?!" Umalma si Jason. "Ang
sexy pa. Nag-effort pa na mag-english para sa'yo nung narinig tayong nag-usap sa
labas!"

"Palagi kang ganyan, maglilimang taon ka na dito sa Switzerland, bossing," Paolo

stared at me. "Tambak na ang mga bebeng nagpapakilala sa'yo pero wala ka man lang
pinapansin kahit isa."

"I'm too busy for that," pagsisinungaling ko.

"Patay na ata sex life mo, Engineer! Ililibing na namin, ha," Paolo said and gave
me a sad smile. "Condolence."

"Oo, bossing. Condolence dahil sa namayapang gobil mo," Jason tapped my shoulder
pitifully.

I glared at the both of them. Halatang nang-aasar. They laughed.

"Sa sobrang focused magtrabaho, pati mga manliligaw mo sinasama mo sa mga marurupok
na materyales na nirereject mo sa site," Jason shook his head and started to sing a
German song kahot pumipiyok ang boses niya.

I swallowed the lump on my throat when I remembered the sole reason why I don't
want to entertain a woman. No matter how hard I try to forget her, I can't. I can
never look at any girl the way I look at her. I can't touch someone else the way I
hold her in my arms. I can't be attentive to somebody else like how I give my full
attention to her. It has been tough. But I am fully aware that I don't have the
heart to love someone else other than her.

I smiled bitterly. Naiwan ata 'yung puso ko sa Pilipinas.

Even though it was hurt, crushed and broken to pieces, it's still with her. It
belongs to her in the first place. And always will.

"Nakakapagod na kumanta! Ang ganda ng boses ko," Jason handed me the mic. "Your
turn, Engineer!"

Paolo was eyeing me suspiciously when I handed him the mic. His eyes narrowed at
me. He took the mic and held his chin while looking at me as I'm an autopsy for
examination.

"Siguro may bebe ka na, Engineer," he suddenly guessed. "That's the only possible
reason you're still single since you left Philippines. Kung hindi, baka 'di ka
straight," he joked.

I shook my head and drank on my second beer.

"Meron nga," maingat na sabi ko.

"May bebe ka na?!" They both looked surprised. Naibuga pa konti ni Jason ang
iniinom niyang alak.

Oo, kaso nawawala. Maglilimang taon na 'ko next year dito sa Switzerland. I was
only granted one week vacation. And I took that opportunity to go home and find
Yasi when I learned from Andrew that they left after we broke up. For the whole
week, I did my best to find her anywhere. 'Yung isang linggo lang na bakasyon ko sa
anim na taong kontrata ko, binuhos ko sa paghahanap sa kanya. But I failed.

The pain is still here. I wanted to be mad at her for pushing me away. For ending
our relationship together. For telling me to move on and find another woman better
than her. I was willing to give up anything for her. Anything. But I knew she
wouldn't let me give up my dreams. Yasi was more afraid of me losing my license and
getting jailed up than making me stay. She was so selfless.

And I can't be mad at her when all she could think of was for me to achieve success
even without her. Our love doesn't pull each other down. Sa halip ay pareho naming
gustong umangat ang isa't-isa. Both of us can sacrifice no matther how painful it
can be. If I'm in her place, I would also choose to let go so she could reach her
dreams... even without me.

Over the years, the pain subsided somehow. All that remained was my love for her.
In the first place, I already know that I cannot escape my thoughts about her. I
knew that my love for her weighs greater than our mistakes and pains combined. She
was my everything.

"Sino?!"

"Mas maganda. Mas sexy. All in one, mabait pa, magaling magluto tapos wife
material," I said proudly and shrugged.

"Sino nga?!" They asked in sync. Kulit.

"Ex ko," mayabang kong sagot.

"Ex mo?!" Jason shouted. "May picture ba?" Paolo asked.

I sighed and browsed Yasmin's pictures on my phone before showing it to them. Ang
ingay nila. She's my wallpaper. 'Yung picture niya nung natutulog pero para sa'kin
lang 'yun. I didn't show it to them.

"Bossing, tangina ang ganda! Reto mo nga 'ko sa kanya! Malay mo mag-click kami!"

"Ako na lang! Mabantot utot niyang si Paolo edi magbi-break din agad sila," Jason
insulted Paolo.

I quickly turned my phone off and glared at them when their eyes got filled with
amusement while staring at her. Tangina, nahuhumaling pa.

"Bawal," mariing sabi ko sa kanila. Para nagkakaintindihan kami.

Paolo scratched his head while Jason sighed. Their reactions made me frown.
"Eh...ex mo naman, bossing," pucha, binabadtrip ako ng dalawang 'to.

"Kahit na. Maghanap kayo ng sa inyo," I threw some empty cans of beer at their
direction.

"Bawal talaga?"

"Subukan niyo," I warned them.

Jason whistled before holding the mic. Sumaludo ang gago at pasimpleng kumain ng
popcorn para maiwasan ang tingin ko.

"Mahal mo pa?" Paolo teased.

Sinamaan ko lang siya ng tingin at uminom sa alak ko. I looked away and stared at
the empty cans of beer in front of me.

"Sabi mo mahal mo 'ko," I whispered sarcastically to myself. "Iniwan mo naman ako."

Memories of her were the only inspiration I had to finish my contract earlier at
Stadler Corp. Hindi ko rin alam kung paano ko napabilis ang pagtapos sa bawat
proyekto pero nagawa ko. Instead of six years, my flight bound to Manila happened a
year earlier.

"Uy, nireject 'yung invite na maging speaker netong event pero tinanggap din sa
huli kasi ano?" Malakas na tumawa si Paolo kaya hinampas ko ang hawak kong papel sa
kanya. "Nabasa niya pangalan ng baby niya na organizer pala nung event!"

Umirap lang ako at tinago ang inis ko nang makitang may lalakeng bumubuntot kay
Yasi. Ang saya pa nga, kasama pala 'yung asungot sa proyekto ko sa Laise Corp. The
company requested my firm to handle the construction in La Union. I had a lot on my
plate but I grabbed the offer anyway. Sino pa ba may kasalanan kung bakit ko
tinanggap 'yun? Edi 'yung Architect na ang sungit!

She looked taller. She became slimmer too. Akala ko pati 'yung mauumbok, liliit
kapag pumayat 'yung tao. Ba't sa kanya, mas lumaki pa ata?

Diet pala ng diet. Mamaya mamatay 'yan kaka-diet. Buti na lang may binigay na naman
sina Architect Alavarado kanina. Pati si Engineer Castro binigyan ako ng pang-
lunch. They keep giving me foods even though they know that I'm just giving it to
Paolo and Jason. I just grabbed the blue lunch box and gave it to her.

Someone called her. I thought I heard a kid call her 'Mommy'.

"Kumain ka na ba?" She question when she came back.

Kung sasabihin ko ba na hindi pa, aayain mo ba 'ko? I refused to answer and

scrolled the mouse to find a game on my laptop.
"I almost forgot!"

I stopped what I'm doing and watched her put some alcohol on her hand. My lips
parted when I saw the promise ring on her finger. The one I gave to remind her that
I'll be back for her. But we broke up. Hindi ako nakagalaw pero naramdaman ko ang
pagdiwang ng etits ko. It was pulsing in celebration.

She just doesn't know how it made my heart pump wildly, knowing that she's still
wearing it after how many years. Nagdadalawang isip ako kung mahal pa ba niya ako o
hindi. Because she still interacts with me in a professional way. She was still
confusing after all. Hindi nagbago iyon.

"What are you both doing here?" I asked the two Engineers who barged inside my
office while I'm playing on my computer.

I left the construction area because I know they are there to monitor it. The
reason I'm staying here is to make sure Yasi eats the food.

It's not like I'm concerned for her health. I don't have the right to worry that
she's not eating right anyway. Wala naman akong paki.

"Sus! Dapat nga ikaw ang nandoon Engineer. Bakit ka rin nandito pa?" Tinignan ko si
Paolo na halatang nang-aasar. I snickered and continued playing.

"I'm checking the e-mails," palusot ko.

Engineer Galvante and Engineer Guzman were like litle matchmakers. They asked if I
were still in love with my ex. Isa lang naman 'yung talagang minahal ko. So I told
the truth. I answered the question while looking straight at her.

Pagod akong pumasok dito sa office. Sumunod naman sila dahil magpapalibre ng
pagkain. Mga patay-gutom.

"Hoy Jason! Kumuha ka ng pala sa construction site, kailangan natin!" Paolo

excitedly told Jason who arched a brow at him.

"Para saan?" Jason answered, obviously confused.

"Huhukayin natin 'yung nakalibing na sex life ni Engineer De Marco!" Paolo laughed.
"Ang tapang niya kahapon na magsabing mahal niya pa ex niya! Mabuhay sex life!"

"Awit!" Nakipag-apir si Jason sa kanya.

"Kung may comeback kayo, may comeback din sex–"

"Dumbass, stop repeating that word," I pinched the bridge of my nose. Hinampas ko
sa kanya 'yung blueprint na hawak ko. Tumatawa siyang umilag.

Tinanaw ko si Yasi na pinapanood ang mga nagsesemento. Hindi ko napigilang titigan

siya. I smiled sadly. Hindi ko alam kung abot ko ba siya. Umiling ako at naglakad
sa office. I need to send some e-mails.
Whenever she goes back to Manila earlier than us, I always watch her leave until
she's gone.

"Titig na titig, Engineer, ah. Mamaya mahulog ulit 'yan sa'yo," Jason smirked.

"Brief mo, o," I pointed at his lower extremity.

Agad niyang sinundan ng tingin.

"Mahuhulog na rin. Pull it up," I snickered at him. "Wala atang nakakapitan.

Nalalaglag, bro."

"Nakakatawa, Engineer, haha!" He laughed sarcastically. "Pasalamat ka boss kita!

Kaya ko pang makapagpigil talaga!"

I cheked the time again.

"Where is she? I though she'll be here to check the site?" I asked the two, hindi
makatingin sa kanila dahil alam kong manunukso lang.

"Sino, bossing? Si baby mo ba?" Jason wiggled his brows at me.

"Sana halls may beby!" Paolo held his chest dramatically.

Umirap ako at umiling. Walang matinong sagot kapag sila tatanungin. I went the
office to find the files that I need.

My phone rang. I licked my lower lip when a very familiar number registered on my
screen. She doesn't have a contact name but I memorized her number. It confused me
because I couldn't contact her number before. Nagpalit siya kaya hindi rin makontak
nila Andrew nung hinahanap siya. Now, she's using her former number again.

Buti nga ako tinawagan at hindi 'yung dalawa. Ako 'yung Head Engineer ng project!
It should be me, right? Ako lang dapat! Just me!

Tangina, naubusan pala ng gas. Minsan ang sarap niya rin kurotin talaga. Paano na
lang kung mapahamak siya roon? What if there are bastards passing by?

In a matter of seconds, I picked up my keys and walked towards my car.

"Nasa TPLEx pa lang ako. I parked my car at the side of the highway," she sounded
guilty.

I sighed while gripping the steering wheel tightly on my other hand. 'Pag sa kanya,
sobra akong mag-alala. Parang tanga, Reeve.

"Stay inside your car and lock all doors," malilintikan talaga sa'kin ang sino mang
mangangahas guluhin siya roon. Even if it's still daylight, you never know what
could happen.

"Ginawa ko na," Yasi answered.

Gawin mo talaga! Pag hindi, gagawin kitang barbecue gaya ng paborito mong pagkain.

I shifted the gear seriously before stepping hard on the accelerator. Dami ko pang
gagawin pero siya pa rin lagi ang una sa listahan.

I cleared my throat when I heard her moan softly after eating some grilled meat. Sa
puntong 'yon, hiniling ko na 'sana barbecue na lang ako'.

It rained that night. If Yasi wasn't around, I would have slept in the office. But
I was willing to drive her to Manila despite the bad weather. However, she ended up
choosing to stay, knowing it would be risky to drive back to the city.

Sumama pa 'yung dalawa. They were teasing the whole time. Kumanta pa ang isa ng
version niya ng 'leron-leron sinta'. They never fail to annoy the shit out of me.

Yasi didn't take some extra clothes that night. And the hotel doesn't have a
clothing store where she could buy for her comfort. Lumabas ako para maghanap ng
pwedeng mabilhan kahit ang lakas ng ulan. It was already late. Almost all the
clothing stores were closed. Layo na ng natakbo ko bago ako may nahanap na
nakabukas. Basang-basa ako pagbalik ko. What I'd do for her. Anything.

Carla was there that night. I did not know.

I was so annoyed when Yasi refused to have dinner and rather kept talking with
someone on the phone.

"Babe, shut up," she said at the person behind the call.

I put my tongue inwardly on my side my cheek to calm myself. I understand that

maybe she has a new guy. That maybe she is seeing someone else. But I wanted to be
the guy she wants to be with... I felt jealous

"Sabi nung source ko, piloto daw 'yun. Magaling tapos maraming kotse. May Bugatti
Centodieci, mahal 'yun, ah," Paolo held his chin. "Captain Roberto Miguel
Guevarra."

I intended to buy a car after talking to him.

"Ano pa?" Pasimpleng tanong ko.

"Hindi ko alam kung mag-jowa sila," he shrugged. "Nakalimutan kong tanungin ba."

Pikon kong tinapon sa kanya ang nilukot kong papel. Sasagap na nga lang ng
impormasyon, kulang-kulang pa. Walang kuwenta.

"Pikon naman agad," Engineer Galvante laughed loudly, annoying me further. "Chill
ka lang, Engineer! Parehas naman kayong pogi! Pasalamat ka nga hindi cheap 'yung
kalaban mo. May challenge!"

Umirap ako at inis na nag-stalk sa instagram ni Yasi. Lalong uminit ang ulo ko nang
makitang naka-follow sina Jason sa kanya.

"Ang kupad mo naman kasi gumalaw, bossing!" Epal din ni Jason. He just finished
gaming on his phone. "Wala ka sa piloto niya!"

"Mawawalan ka rin ng trabaho kapag nagsalita ka pa," I sarcastically fired back.

"Magtapat ka Engineer! Bigyan kita ng tip!" Paolo suggested.

"Tell me about it," inilapag ko ang phone ko sa lamesa. I looked at Paolo.

Nagdalawang isip agad akong makinig nang pumorma ang ngisi saabi niya.

"Gan'to gawin mo," seryosong umpisa niya. "Magdrama kang iiyak sa harap niya tapos
sabihin mo, 'Ako 'to si Natoy na mahal na mahal ka!"

"You scumbag," I shook my head and threw a crumpled paper at him again. "Wala kang
kwenta."

Jason laughed at him.

"Tatalab 'yun! Palitan mo na lang 'yung Natoy ng pangalan mo!" Depensa pa niya. He
was smiling as if his idea is a masterpiece. "Basta dapat umuulan kapag nagtatapat
ka para damang-dama!"

It was not in my plan to go to the bar. But I wanted to cool off. Iritado ako sa
nakita ko. Yasi kissed the goddamn pilot on the cheek. And I even saw them at the
mall, his hand on her waist. What a fucking coincidence. Yasi was at the bar too.

My heart was racing when she moaned after smelling my scent. Pinigilan ko ang
sarili ko. She was wearing my shirt, the one with my name at the back. Even my belt
and my jacket. Kulang na lang pati pantalon at brief ko isuot niya. How could I
forget that she's the biggest tease I faced in my whole life?

Pasalamat ako may konting naiwan na pagtitimpi sa kabila ng panunukso niya. Fuck,
she can't be drunk around other men when she's this wild.

"I miss your large hands playing my vagina," she whispered.

Fuck.

I looked up to calm myself. Lord, patulong naman, o. Self-control pa please.

She even played her boobs in front of me and complained how big they felt. For
fuck's sake!

"Kuya talaga, kapag ikaw may nilandi," Andrew warned while I'm looking at Yasi
seated on her couch. "Sasapakin talaga kita kapag hindi si tabachuy 'yan."

I just confirmed that she has a house. I didn't ask her about Tay Romualdo because
I don't know jow to approach her with that question. Hindi ko rin binanggit kay
Andrew and tungkol kay Yasi. Saka na kapag nalandi ko na si Yasi pabalik.

Umalis ako pero hindi ako mapakali. I sighed and drove to the nearest drug store to
buy some medicine for her hangover. Sa dami ng ininom nun, hayst. Her alcohol
tolerance increased over the years, huh.

"Ay! Ikaw naman 'yung kasama ni Yasi kanina, diba hijo? Sige pasok ka!" The woman
in her late forties told me. "Tawagin ko lang siya ha."

I went in but immediately stood frozed when I saw a kid at the living room drawing
something on a drawing book. It was a boy. Naglakad ako palapit. Maybe he felt my
presence so he looked up. Wala sa sariling napatitig ako sa bata nang may mapansin.
He got Yasi's eyes and facial shape. But the rest of his facial features... They're
all mine.

The organ inside my chest hammered when he tilted his head to stare at me. I don't
know what to do. I was fucking looking at a younger version of myself.

Thoughts were clouding my mind. I tried to remember the days I was with Yasi before
we broke up and I left for Switzerland. Unti-unti akong nanghina nang matandaan ang
kakaibang mga kilos niya noon.

"Hello po," the kid greeted me.

My heart kept beating faster and faster. When I took a peek at his drawing, I saw a
simple drawing of a man and woman holding the kids hand between them.

"Who's your Mom?" I tried to ask even though in my mind, I already have a
confirmatory conclusion.

"My mommy is an architect!"

"Where's your dad?" I swallowed hard.

"Mommy said I'll meet him tomorrow," he answered while drawing on his book. "Do you
work with, Mommy?"

I tried to relax but I couldn't. I was shaking so bad. Many ideas are running in my
head.

"Yes, I'm an engineer," I answered carefully.

"Mommy said that my Daddy is an Engineer!"

My whole world crumbled. I hid the surprise on my face. The heart inside my chest
was already thumping so loud. I needed assurance so I asked him if he knows what
his Dad's name is.
I wanted to move steps closer towards him when he smiled at me. That smile... It
was similar to mine.

"My daddy's name is Engineer De Marcowww!"

It was painful to hear him crying while I carry him in my arms. I tried to hold
back my tears but I felt so much guilt of not being able to be with him for the
past years. All I could do was apologize because I don't know how to calm him down.
Tears kept on streaming down my face as I continued saying sorry to him again and
again although I know my apologies were useless because it can't bring back the
time we lost together. I was overwhelmed with my own emotions but despite that, I
have all my attention to my son... Kyle Riel Alvares De Marco.

Yasmin raised him right. I was so proud of her because Kiel did not grow a hate on
me even when I wasn't with him as he grew up. Instead, he welcomed me with open
arms just like Yasi did. He has a kind heart like her mother and shows me genuine
love that made me feel for once again... Home. He's the fruit of the passion and
love Yasi and I shared. The peace I never knew I needed.

Guilt engulfed me. Many 'what if's' and condemnation started to build up like a
puzzle in my head. But I knew that in the past, Yasi will never let me stay. She
wanted me to fly high and chase my own dreams though it costed her own dreams to
get delayed.

"I'm sorry," I cradled her in my arms and kissed her thirstily.

She was brave enough to give me up. And she was strong enough to let me go. Each
passing second, I was drowning in my love for her. Alam kong hindi ko na kayang
makaahon pa dahil hulog na hulog na ako. She became the air for my survival. Her
and our son.
I don't know what did in my past life or in my present life for God to bless me
with a family. I don't know what I did to deserve them. But I was so thankful for
Him for giving me Yasmin and Kiel.

"Thank you, God," I whispered before taking a picture of the woman I love baking
brownies with our son.

I posted it on my instagram. It was my very first post. I smirked proudly and

captioned their picture.

RDmarco: my world

There were already likes and two comments right away.

its_paolo: your world, my world. My payt is your paytߎ jpeg.

jayGuzman: first post, nang-iinggit. Saya ka jan, Engineer?

I went straight to the office when Jason called concerning the project I gave them.

"Hay nako nga naman pag inlababo ang isang tao," Paolo sighed as if pasan niya ang
problema ng buong mundo. "They turn soft."
"Oo nga, pre. Pero curious lang ako, ha," singit ni Jason. He pushed his hair back
and flexed his biceps.

"Curious saan?" Tumaas ang isang kilay ko. Tumabi sa akin si Paolo para tignan ang
reaksyon ko habang nakatitig sa illustration ng bahay namin ni Yasi na pinapagawa
ko sa kanila.

"Anong feeling kaya maging gwapo, kahit one day lang?" Jason said and looked at
himself at his reflection on his phone. He sighed heavily. "Nakakapagod kasi maging
gwapo everyday," na-conyo pa, puta.

"Yabang, dude!" Nandidiring sabi ni Paolo at humalakhak.

I just shook my head and complimented their work. It was beautiful. Dahil doon
nilibre ko sila ng tag-isang stick ng kwek-kwek sa may kanto.

"Ang kuripot naman neto," pagpaparinig ni Paolo.

I looked at Paolo when he took his phone out and typed on his phone. I accidentally
saw his screen. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin nang makita kung sino tinetext niya.

My contact name on his phone was 'Engineer De Marupok'. This bastard pissed me off.

I didn't buy him another kwek-kwek. Si Jason na lang nilibre ko ng isa pa. But I
learned my contact name on his phone was 'Engineer De Marcopokpok'.
"You two really want to lose your jobs," I smiled sarcastically at them. They were
lucky they're efficient workers so I excluded firing them!

Hindi lang naman kwek-kwek libre ko sa kanila. I was just playing with them. They
did a great job in designing the house. I wasn't wrong when I trusted the project
to them. Nilibre ko sila pagkatapos sa isang mamahaling kainan kasi panay reklamo
sila.

I frowned when the guy pulled Yasi for a hug. She couldn't keep still because she
keeps on glancing at me. I wasn't looking at her and acting mad and sulky so she'll
flirt with me later. Gusto kong ma-baby! Syempre! Sinong aayaw n'on?!

"Inaagawan ka ata, bossing. Gusto mo abangan natin 'yan sa labas mamaya?" Paolo
whispered at me. "Mas malaki muscles ko kesa sa kanya, uy!"

Umiling ako. I got annoyed when Yasi talked to him. "Sa CR mo abangan. Mauna kayo
ni Jason, susunod ako."

"Huy, sama ako," singit ni Engineer Guzman na nakikinig. "Akin 'yung etits!
Hihiwain ko," he volunteered. Excited pa ang loko.

Paolo agreed while I just shook my head. And dami ng mga nagseselos sa'kin dahil
kay Yasi. I could make them a group chat and fucking type 'Mga pangit na
pinagseselosan si Reeve' as their group chat name.

Tangina, ang gwapo ko pala. Imagine, she chose me. Hah! Wala sila sa'kin!
Paglabas ko, nakita ko si 'Tay Romualdo na naghihintay sa labas. Sabi ko naman na
antayin na lang niya ako sa bahay nila para sunduin ko siya. We're going somewhere
to hangout.

" 'Tay Romualdo, nakakalungkot na iniiwasan ako ni Architect Alvares. Maganda sana
future niya kapag ako ang pipiliin," Benjamin was acting so sad.

Hell. Kapal ng mukhang maki-tatay! Sagasaan ko 'yan, e!

I could call Engineer Guzman and Engineer Galvante. Pagtulungan namin ang hayop.
Pwede ko pa tawagin si Andrew para pag-isahan naming patumbain. Though I can do it
alone, why would I waste my time and effort on him? Hindi na siya worth it, ano!

Sobrang busy sa site. The weather was not good. I had to leave my babies at home
for three days to keep the construction checked.

" 'Tay, papakasalan ko na ho anak niyo," fuck, I'm nervous. I tried not to swallow
when he narrowed his eyes on me. "I want to formally ask her hand in marriage."

"Kupal ka, tagal kong inantay 'yan, boy," he grinned. "Akala ko nga, ako tatanungin
mo ng 'will you marry me'. Sasagutin sana kita e," he joked.

I did not waste time anymore. I can't wait to marry her already. Ako pa mismo nag-
design sa engagement ring niya.
"Yes, Reeve," she started tearing up as I slid the ring on her finger perfectly.
"You have my approval, love."

My heart got filled with so much happiness. I was happy she loved it. All of our
sacrifices paid off. The day we grew apart made us grow individually in the
different aspects of our lives. It gave us the chance to enter new opportunities we
can never achieve when we're together. After all, sometimes, letting go is the best
choice. Because if the love is real between you and your loved one, then your love
will pave the way for both of you to be together again.

"Hoy, babe!" Yasi got my attention. She's eating banana dipped in Nutella.

"Yeah? What is it?" I moved beside her to play with her boobs.

Hinayaan niya ako at naupo sa kandungan ko.

"Na-fertilize daw nung sperm mo eggcell ko sabi ni Gale. Congrats! Tatay na ka

naman!" Barumbado niya akong kinamayan na parang nangangandidato.

My wife was three weeks pregnant. It explained her cravings for bananas dipped in
powedered milo. The clingy side of her. And her mood changes for the past days.

We married. And it was one of the happiest moment of my life. My ultimate dream of
seeing her everytime I come home from work was achieved. When I wake up, 'yung
mukha niya una kong nakikita. I loved ever morning with her. And the times we spend
with our son.
I licked my lower lip and focused the camera on Yasi who's concentrated in
watching. She was laughing. I couldn't help but smile in adoration while looking at
her picture. I posted it on Instagram.

I tried to think of a caption before typing. One word entered my mind.

RDmarco: mistressְߖ

That word perfectly fits her.

"Nasilip ko post mo, ah," ngumisi si Jason pagkatabi sa akin. "Ano nga ulit meaning
nung caption sa pic, erp?"

Paolo chuckled. "Kabit."

"Gago, ayusin mo," Jason told him, raising his middle finger at him.

"Nag-search pa talaga ako kung kabit lang ba talaga meaning nung mistress!"
Napakamot ng ulo si Paolo at may kinakalikot sa phone tsaka pinakita sa'kin.
"Imagine, nagulat ako sabi ni Merriam Webster, 'a woman who has power, authority,
or ownership pala meaning'!"

That's right. Architect Yasmin Alvares is the only woman who has authority over me.
She has the power to let me do anything she says. Fuck, I admit I'm even under her
ownership. Sa kanya lang naman talaga ako.

"Pinasosyal pa meaning, sus!" Bumubulong si Jason sa likod.

"Bilib ako sa sperm mo Daddy, Reeve!" One of Yasi's friend said. "Score agad,
naks!"

Her girlfriends were all here. Most of them are from Baguio. I frowned when one
touched her boob and complained why Yasi's breasts were bigger than the last time.
And unfair daw. I smirked when Yasi glanced at me in embarrassment. Gabi-gabi ko ba
namang panggigilan, lalaki talaga. Masterpiece ko 'yan, oy!

Napailing na lang ako. I advanced towards Yasi and kissed her on the forehead.

"You're leaving? Hindi ka ba pagod?"

Fuck, yes. I'm tired. Pagod na pagod.

Nagkaproblema pa sa bagong proyekto ko sa Laise Corp. May nangyari sa site. I had

to step in and fix the problem while I could. Kinailangan ko pa na kausapin ang
ilan sa mga chairman dahil sa problema.

I stared at Yasi's innocent face. Umiling ako at ngumiti bilang sagot. Although I'm
tired, I am willing to do anything and provide anything she wants. And right now,
she's craving for some crabs. She wants me to buy it andvcook it for her.
Pinaglilihian pa ata ako. Wala naman akong reklamo roon.
I smirked and held her tummy. She's due for the next two months. I can't wait for
my revenge.

"Nah, I can handle it," I leaned in again to kiss her on the lips.

"Sana all alagang-alaga," I heard Livy chuckle.

"Can you also cook for me the recipe I showed you last night?" Yasi pouted and
looked at me with those dangerous sweet eyes.

Eto talaga sinasabi ko. Dalawang buwan na lang natitira Yasi. Prepare yourself to
bear a child again for nine months. Hindi kita titigilan.

"Sure, baby. You need anything else?" I answered.

Her friends were pretending to listen at the T.V. But one of them was really
watching me and Yasi. Kumakain pa ng popcorn, akala mo teleserye pinapanood.

Jason and Paolo showed me a thumbs up while I'm holding Yasi's hand on mine, here
eyes blindfolded. Kiel clung on my nape and giggled when I winked at him.

It has been nine months.

"Ano ba 'to, Reeve! Dami mong pakulo, ako kinakabahan sa'yo," she held our daughter
protectively in her arms.

"Are you ready po, mommy?" Kiel excitedly asked her.

"Oo! A-eh hindi! Ready saan?!" She was panicking, I had to stifle a laugh because
she looked so cute.

"Now, buddy. Take mommy's blindfold off," I ruffled Kiel's hair.

Yasi looked prepared to talk with me but halted right away when her eyes focused on
what's on front of her.

"Tantararan! That's our new house, Mommy!" Turo ni Kiel sa bahay na gawa nila Paolo
at Jason na mukhang mga tangang pumapalakpak roon sa gilid.

"Thanks," I mouthed at them and they winked back in a flirty way. Kumembot pa sila.

I smiled at the most amazing woman in my life. Kiel held her face to give her a
kiss on the cheek.
"I love you, baby," she whispered at him before looking at me with so much love in
her eyes.

I'm a lucky bastard.

"This is our new home?" She asked with tears in her eyes. She was trying not to but
she can't stop her tears. "Ito 'yung house project nila Paolo at Jason, diba?"

I nodded and looked at Kayla, our one-month-old daughter. She looked so peaceful
sleeping in her Mom's arms. My heart leaped in so much happiness while I'm looking
at them... My family.

"Are you happy with me, Mrs. De Marco?"

Yasi laughed softly. It was my favorite sound. Her smile was so bright, it reminded
me of how she brought light to my dark life when I met her.

"I am, Love. I am super happy and in love with you and our kids," she pulled my
shirt to give me the kiss that meant more than words could express. "I love you, my
Engineer."

"I love you so much," I whispered with a promise to love them more than ever.

No matter where life takes us, she will always be my home. She is my own personal
mistress. The lady of my home. And the Architect that the Engineer fell in love
with.
This is Engineer Reeve De Marco, ready to build more memories with my wife and
kids.

If you're looking for an Engineer to build your house, contact me.

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