Kabanata 30

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ENEMY'S PROPERTY
Kabanata 30
''Boyfriend''

I gasped and almost moaned at the passionate and hurried fervor of his kisses. He was able to let his hot tongue probe into my mouth with his aggressive movements. And as if it wasn't enough yet, his hand traveled to my nape, raking my hair a bit backwards to fully claim my mouth.

As I tasted him, I couldn't stop myself from moaning.

''Halik lang ang sisingilin ko, Georgianna. Wala tayong ibang gagawin,'' marahas niyang bulong habang patuloy sa pag-angkin sa labi ko.

The kiss was unlike any he had given me before. His velvety tongue explored my mouth with an intensity that left me breathless. Our tongues intertwined in a passionate dance, and it felt like he was trying to consume my very soul.

Gusto ko ang mga malalambing at nanunuyo niyang halik . . . pero tila ba mas iba ang pakiramdam ko sa paraan ng kanyang halik ngayon.

My cheeks weren't the only thing heating up; it felt like my entire body was ablaze, yearning for more.

''Aw!'' daing ko nang mariin niyang kagatin ang pang ibabang labi ko.

He abruptly pulled out from the kiss to check my lips. Madalim pa rin ang kanyang mga mata pero dahil sa ibang emosyon na.

I licked the part where I felt his canine teeth sunk a while ago. The taste of something metallic like blood wrapped around my tongue. Hindi naman masyadong masakit pero mukhang nasugat.

''I'm sorry,'' he softly whispered.

His thumb grazed over my lower lip, eyeing it intently. My lips parted as his thumb gently moved inside, meeting my tongue. His eyes darkened more and he swallowed hard.

Muli akong napapikit nang ialapat niya ulit ang labi sa akin. This time, it's more of a gentle touch. I feel my head getting dizzy . . . but with his kisses. I bravely brushed my tongue against his and just after that, I heard him whispering my name like a prayer.

I was drowning. Hinala niya rin ako papalapit at nagpatinod ako. My hands even snaked around his neck to pull him closer to me. Ramdam na ramdam ko na ang paglapat ng hubad kong dibdib sa kanyang katawan. When my breast got squeezed more on his body, I felt him stiffening.

''This is pure torture,'' he breathed in harshly against my lips.

I felt a sense of longing when he pulled away for the second time. However, the burning sensation returned as his lips moved to my jaw and trailed down to my neck. I could feel his tongue lightly grazing my exposed skin until it reached a particular spot, and he began to suck on it.

I was utterly dizzy, especially when I felt his hand gliding along the side of my body, moving upwards towards my chest. He didn't fully cup it, but I could sense his thumb gently tracing circles around the stiffening peak of my mound.

My breathing hitched, and my toes instantly curled as I couldn't ignore the strange sensation that slowly crept up inside me.

''Lorenzo . . .'' I moaned with my most feminine voice.

I heard his violent curse again. Muling bumalik ang labi niya sa bibig ko at tinanggap ko siya ng buo. His tongue rolled over a few times on my lower lip before he decided to finally pull away.

''I'm going to clothe you before I totally lost it,'' he murmured harshly.

Nanatili ang namumungay kong mga mata sa kanyang labi kahit nararamdaman ko na ang pagsuot niya ng damit sa'kin.

I haven't been touched and kissed like that before, but I like the feeling of everything. At alam kong sa kanya ko lamang hahayaang maramdaman ang lahat ng ito. Walang iba, siya lamang, sa nag-iisamg Carlos Lorenzo Montecarlo lamang.

I grabbed his shirt and yanked him towards me, pressing my lips against his this time. He appeared somewhat surprised, and I sensed his moment of hesitation, but he ultimately yielded to my desire. A triumphant smile graced my lips as we kissed once more.

''God damnit.'' he cursed.

I wanted to feel him too. Kaya naman suumuot ang kamay ko sa loob ng kanyang pantaas na damit. Ngunit bago pa lumapat sa kanyang balat, napigilan na niya iyon. His grip on my wrist was firm and tight. And when he opened eyelids, his gray eyes pierced at me looking troubled and in deep pain.

''No, Georgianna,'' he said in a hard tone. ''We won't do this, not when you're under the influence of alcohol. Plus, I want the label first too.''

Label, he said. Ganon ba dapat? Paano naman ako? I'm already hot and bothered. I know he is too! Hindi niya sa'kin matatanggi iyon.

''Okay. Sinasagot na kita,'' sambit ko bago muling inangkin ang kanyang labi.

Doon din naman papaunta iyon. Hindi ko din alam kung bakit pinapatagal ko pa.

I was deeply annoyed when Carlos slightly pushed my shoulders. Masama ang tingin niya sa'kin pero nanghihina rin. There was a ghost with a smile on his lips, but he was trying so hard to hide it by clenching his jaw.

''You're taking me as a boyfriend just for this?'' He laughed, sounding a bit insulted. ''Still a no!'' he declared firmly. ''But I will take the label, Georgianna. You can't take that back. I'm going to punish you hard if you take it back.''

I didn't know he was such a gentleman. I always thought he was . . . but not in this aspect. Knowing someone was already in front of him—undressed and very willing on whatever he wanted to do . . . Carlos Lorenzo still clothed me and brought me back to the bedroom.

Inilapag niya ako sa isang upuan sa harap ng salamin. He dragged another chair and positioned it somewhere behind me.
 
I sat there, my cheeks flushed, unable to find the right words. Eventually, I let out a frustrated groan. I was now completely sober, and I felt the burning embarrassment of everything I had done in the bathroom. I couldn't believe I had gone so far, even having the courage and boldness to kiss and touch him on my own! And I even expected something more!

Oh my gosh . . . hearing myself like this was all new to me. Mahiyain naman ako . . . pero hindi ko alam na may itinatago rin pala akong ganitong pagkatao.

Tinaas ko ang paa sa upuan. With frustration, I hugged my knees together and rested my aching head there, while Carlos was starting to get busy drying my hair.

''What time are you going home? I'll drive you,'' marahan niyang sabi.

''I will sleep here.''

''Okay. I will sleep here then too.''

''It's fully booked here. The rooms are all occupied,'' malamig kong sabi.

''Your bed . . . isn't.''

Kunot ang noo ko nang umahon sa pagkakatago. Agad kaming nagkatinginan sa salamin, tila ba hinihintay niya rin ang pagbaling ko ng tingin at atensyon sa kanya.

''You think I'd let you sleep beside me?'' tanong ko, medyo umapaw ang galit nang tuluyang maalala ang pagtatampo ko sa kanya.

He sighed heavily. ''I'll take the sofa then.''

''You leave the room when you are done!''

Hindi siya nagsalita. He leaned forward and kissed my cheek. Agad ko iyong binura. He planted another one, and I wiped it too. He sighed heavily and just rested his forehead on my shoulder.

''I'm sorry, I became too busy at work. Dalawang beses din akong lumuwas dahil tinawagan ng pinsan. I informed you of my schedule, didn't I?'' banayad niyang paliwanag. ''I also told you I'm going home yesterday. I've been missing you, and I wanted to spend time with you. But when I got here, I couldn't contact you anymore. Hinanap rin kita sa paaralan niyo kanina pero wala ka rin.''

I played with my fingers as I listened to him. Oo nga't sinasabi niya sa'kin kung saan siya pero they all sound business-like to me! Para bang sekretarya niya ako na binibilinan kung saan ang susunod na meeting niya. And that's it.

''Your messages are cold.''

''Is it?'' he whispered weakly. ''I'm sorry. It was probably because I was a bit upset and jealous.''

Ha! I knew it! He looked so calm that day but I instantly knew he was hiding something.

Umahon ang kanyang mukha mula sa aking balikat at muling binalingan ang aking leeg. Soft, moist kisses traced a path from the back of my ear and neck down to my shoulder. My throat felt dry, and I cranked my head to the other side to give him more access. He eagerly savored every inch of my skin, nibbling with fervor like a ravenous wolf. I melted into the sensation, feeling hot once more.

But when Carlos sensed my reaction, he abruptly halted. His head rose, and our eyes locked in the reflection of the mirror.

''Georgianna, I will not stop you nor demand you not to see and spend time with other people, even men . . .'' aniya, kahit rinig kong hindi niya gusto ang huling sinabi. ''Kung kaibigan ay walang problema sa'kin. But the way that bastard has been looking at you like a sick love puppy . . . and I see you laughing with him, I lost it.''

''I already explained it to you why I was with him—''

''I still can't help it! I can't stop myself from getting jealous, Georgianna. I wish I could, but I couldn't!'' putol niya sa aking sinabi. ''And knowing I don't have the right about anything yet . . . added to the fire.''

Napalabi ako nang medyo sumikip ang dibdib.

"You think I didn't know? I'm aware of every man who dares to desire you, even in my presence!" he whispered harshly. "Your classmates, your schoolmates, and Hector Madriaga, who keep visiting your house early in the morning!"

My eyes widened a fraction. Agad kong naibaling ang tingin sa kanya. Umiwas lamang siya ng tingin.

How did he know everything like that? Lukas told him? Pero paano iyon kay Hector . . . paano niya nalaman?

''How did you know?''

His jaw clenched. ''So it's true?''

Napakurap ako. Hindi tuloy ako sigurado kung alam niya talaga o hinuhuli niya pa lamang ang katotohanan.

''It's true?! That bastard is courting you, Georgianna? At sa bahay pa ninyo?'' galit niyang tanong. ''Who else? Sino pa ang mga manliligaw mo?''

I swallowed a bit. He looked so livid. Nakatayo na rin siya sa gilid ko at mariin ang mga mata habang dinudungaw ako.

''I don't have any!'' inis kong sipat pabalik. ''And about Hector, I didn't really put malice on it because he wasn't entirely in our house for me, Carlos! He's there for my grandfather. He's just a good friend of mine. Hindi siya nanliligaw. Despite that, I also made things clear to him!'' 

Tumayo na rin ako at tinungo na sana ang kama dahil ayoko nang pag-usapan ito pero napigilan niya ako. Nahawakan niya ang braso ko kaya muli kaming nagkaharap.

"What and how did you make it clear to him? Tell me the details. I don't want him hovering and running after you like a dog!"

Napailing ako sa lalaking ito. It was I who got offended when he addressed someone like that. He talks like he's so innocent about running after someone too.

''Sinabi ko na magkaibigan lang kami, Carlos. And that's it. I will not take him more than that. Not today nor in the future. He knows that,'' sabi ko at inirapan siya. "And I'll repeat, I have no other suitors. It's not like I want to have more aside from you. I'm not interested in anyone else except you!"

Nasulyapan ko ang reaksyon niya. Mukhang nagulat siya sa mga pinagsasasabi ko. Nagulat rin ako. I realized that maybe I talked too much. Uminit ang pisngi ko.

''I-it's because y-you are already too much to handle! You're so clingy too! Napakaseloso mo pa na ultimo kapatid mo, pinagseselosan mo!'' I added to save a face.

He doesn't look offended or affected by that or anything. Mukhang nandoon pa rin ang isip siya sa mga pinagsasabi ko kanina.

Ha, tuwang-tuwa, Carlos?

Muli kong hinaklit ang aking braso at kalmadong tinungo ang kama. Carlos followed me though. Bago pa ako tuluyang makahiga ay nakaupo na rin siya sa kama at napigilan ako.

''Ano na naman?'' Iritado na talaga ako ngayon.

''I'm your boyfriend now,'' kalmado ngunit may diin niyang sabi, tila ba inuulit o pinapaalala sa'kin ang pagsagot ko sa kanya. ''We are now in a relationship. You can't have any suitors, I won't allow that. Never. You can't entertain anyone aside from me, Georgianna.''

It was a spur of the moment. But, ''Whatever.''

Humiga na lamang ako sa kama pero sumunod pa siya at dumungaw. I can somehow already feel his weight because he's a bit leaning on me. Pero pinako niya rin ang dalawang kamay sa magkabilang gilid ko, kinukulong ako. I faced the other side of the bed.

''We will only date each other exclusively. Baby, are we clear on this?''

Paulit-ulit!

Tinabig ko ang kamay niya nang humaplos iyon sa aking pisngi. I heard his low chuckle and it immediately added to my irritation. Hindi pa nakatulong ang maliliit na halik niya sa braso ko.

''Come on, Georgianna. Face me, please.''

Mariin ang pagpikit ng mga mata ko at ayaw siyang harapin. I shrugged my shoulders to shrug him off too. Tumigil naman pero pisngi ko naman ang hinalikan.

''My baby's so frustrated,'' masuyo niyang bulong. ''I'm sorry. We won't be able to help it if we don't stop there. I don't want you to regret it in the morning. And I'm not sure if you really want me as much as I want you too or you're just hot because you're tipsy. You might give me your consent when I ask you, but I know you're not fully in the right state of mind to make decisions like this.''

Mas lalong uminit ang buong mukha ko sa kahihiyan I feel so embarrassed that I don't think I will be able to face him anymore after this!

''Baby, let's just cuddle, hmm?''

I did not answer. Tinago ko lamang ang mukha sa aking unan dahil alam kong pulang-pula na talaga ito.

Ilang sandali ang lumipas nang mamdam ko ang pagtayo niya mula sa kama. Kuryuso ako kung saan siya pupunta kaya sinundan ko siya ng tingin. Nakatalikod na siya sa gawi ko. I saw him remove his watch and put it on the bedside table. Tinanggal niya rin ang damit pang-itaas kaya muli akong napalunok.

Carlos' back was a sight to behold, like a piece of heaven. His tightly-knit muscles rippled with every movement, and his golden tan skin only added to its magnificent beauty.

Tinungo niya ang mesa kung nasaan ang bag ko at kung saan ko rin nilagay ang mga natanggap kong regalo kanina. He picked them up one by one to inspect them before ruthlessly discarding them in the trash bin.

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at napaangat na ako sa pagkakahiga. What he did was more ruthless than what Lukas did!

''Carlos!''

Saglit niya lamang akong nilingon para taasan ng kilay.

''Just put them there! Iiwan ko dito at ibibilin sa mga staff. Hindi ko naman na iiuwi ang mga iyan. Huwag mong itapon at madudumihan!''

He wasn't looking at me but he eventually stopped what he was doing. Agad akong umiwas ng tingin nang balingan niya ang gawi ko. There was silence . . . until I heard the unbuckling of a belt and the sound of a harsh removal of a cloth—probably his pants.

My heart raced. I didn't mind that I was naked in front of him a while ago, but him only wearing his boxer shorts is a different story!

Pinilit ko na lamang hindi pansinin ang tungkol doon dahil baka kung ano na naman ang mangyari.

''Where's your bracelet? I did not see it around your pulse,'' he asked after the silence.

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa palapulsuhan. Suot ko naman iyon palagi, ngayon lang tinggal dahil baka mawala sa dagat. But he noticed that, huh?

''N-nasa bag. Hindi ko sinuot noong naligo ako sa dagat dahil baka mawala.''

''Hmm.''

Even though I wasn't directly looking at him, I can still see him at my peripheral vision.

Umikot siya sa patungo sa kabilang parte ng kama. He climbed and slid on to the sheet like he owned the bed. Hinagilap pa ang kamay ko para mahila papalapit sa kanya.

''What are you doing?'' sipat ko nang bumagsak ako sa dibdib niya dahil sa kanyang hila.

"Let's get some rest," he drawled. "You need to sleep as well. You have class tomorrow."

Umirap ako at tinulak siya. I moved to the far side of the bed, positioning myself as far from him as possible. Halos mahulog na nga ako dahil nasa dulo na ng kama. 

But even with that, Carlos Lorenzo still scooted behind me! Sobrang lapit, na dikit na dikit na kami. He even snaked his arm around my waist. Pati ang isa siyang paa ay idinantay niya rin sa'kin.

''Baka mahulog ka, Georgianna. Hahawakan na lang kita.''

I rolled my eyes and elbowed him. Narinig ko ang mahina niyang daing pero tumawa rin kinalaunan.

''I just don't want my girlfriend to be hurt,'' he whispered in a daunting and amused tone, emphasizing the word girlfriend.

''Shut up!''

''As my girlfriend wishes,'' he said. I felt his lips pressed against the back of my head. ''Baby, sleep now.''

I exhaled deeply. Ipinikit ko na lamang ang aking mga mata. I didn't know the specific reason . . . but I slept peacefully that night.

                    
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