His Lustful Proposal - (Ongoing)

P R O L O G U E

I parked my car infront of my best friend Eugene's cafe. I'm really proud of her since this is her 6th branch. I waved my hand when I saw her at the counter and smiled as if I don't have problems in my married life.

"Buti nakapunta ka, Cali! Na-miss talaga kita." she hurriedly hugged me. I also hugged her back. As much as I want to tell her what I feel right now, I don't want to bring negativity to her blessed day.

"Of course. Ikaw pa ba, Gen? Kailan ba kita natiis?"

"Come sit. Jusko! Stressed ako this month. Alam mo na, si mister ang daming gusto sa buhay. Gusto na raw niyang magka-pamilya kami kasi hindi na raw kami bumabata. What if hindi ako maging maayos na nanay because I'm handling business? What do you think friendship?" she asked.

"Well, in that case may point naman si Drew na hindi na kayo bumabata. But still, you have the rights to say no. Katawan mo 'yan e. Ikaw din naman ang mahihirapan sa panganganak at hindi si Drew." I answered.

"Exactly!" then suddenly she accidentally hit my arm. Napapikit ako sa sakit na naramdaman ko. "Shit! I'm so sorry, Cali." nag-aalalang sabi niya.

"No, it's fine. I'm fine." I smiled to give her the assurance.

"Are you sure? Okay then, I'll get your coffee. Wait lang ah?" she said. I nodded.

While she's at the counter, I rolled up the sleeve of my right arm. It's still swelling. Thanks to my husband! I am wearing a white long sleeves turtle neck to hide something from my bestfriend. I know her very well at kapag nalaman niya ang nangyayare sa 'kin, hindi niya palalampasin 'to. Ayaw ko ng gulo kaya mas mainam na manahimik nalang ako.

When she came back, she gave me their best seller coffee. It feels soothing. Something that I actually love. Alam na alam ni Gen ang kape na gusto ko.

"How's your married life so far?" she asked.

"Great!" no. I regretted it. It feels like someone is controlling you. I don't like the feeling.

"You liked it?" she asked about the coffee with glitters on her eyes waiting for my answer.

"I love it very much. Thank you." after I said that, para siyang uod na kinikilig.

We talked for a couple of hours bago ko maisipang pumunta sa mall para bumili ng cosmetics. I don't usually buy those since I am not into cosmetics but foundation and concealer is a must buy for me.

"Gen, thanks for the coffee. Kapag may time ako, babalik ako rito. Good thing hindi kana malayo sa bahay."

"Ikaw agad 'yong naisip ko. I know you do love how I make coffee. It's been a while rin kaya mas mabuting malapit sa 'yo para hindi ka na maghahanap ng iba pang coffee shops."

"That's very thoughtful of you. Anyway, I really have to go. Bye, Gen!" I bid good bye.

"Come visit anytime, Cali. Ingat ka." she said then I nodded.

I'm driving, not only paying attention on the road but also the clock. I have an hour before 7:00 P.M. so I went first to a well-known cosmetic brand. After buying concealer and foundation, I drove home.

Lights are still off so this means my great husband isn't home. Lagi siyang nag-iinom kasama ang mga barkada niya and no, even if I am the wife, for him, I don't have the rights to say "no". Kung aalis siya, hindi siya magpapaalam. Kailan ang uwi niya, wala akong ideya.

When I entered the house, amoy alak agad ang sumalubong sa 'kin. So he's here. I opened the lights and now I am looking at the mess he made before going upstairs. Hindi ko na naisip pang umakyat sa taas para magpalit ng damit.

Ayaw ko ang makalat na paligid lalo na sa bahay. Glass were shattered into pieces kaya inisa-isa kong dampot 'yon. Nag-ingat ako para hindi masugatan ang daliri ko. I also saw some stains on the floor na hindi ako pamilyar kung ano pero minop ko 'yon.

Meron namang ready-to-eat food sa ref kaya 'yon nalang ang kakainin ko. Minicrowave ko muna 'yon. I don't know why but I don't feel like seeing him kaya naman hindi na ako umakyat pa.

Like what I've said, hindi ko alam kung kailan ang uwi o ang alis niya. Simula no'ng mangyare 'yon, nawalan na rin siya ng pakialam sa 'kin. Halos kung ituring niya ako ay parang isang basura.

Nagsimula na akong kumain at dahil nga masakit ang tagiliran ko, napaluha nalang ako bigla. I don't deserve this life!

"Tanginamo! Malandi! Ano?! Pagbabawalan mo akong umalis kasama mga tropa ko?! At least masaya ako kasama sila e ikaw?! Wala ka namang kwenta!" my husband said while pointing a finger at me.

"Don't you dare call me names! Alam ko namang nagkamali ako. Akala ko matatanggap mo ako pero hindi pala." I said while crying.

"Really? You think I'd still accept you? Hindi ka na virgin noong sana gabi ng kasal natin! Kadiri ka, Cali! Sinong lalake 'yong gumalaw sa 'yo? Na-rape ka ba? E 'di mas lalong nakakadiri ka!"

"Said the man who thinks he has a huge dick! Punong-puno na ako sa 'yo! Aalis na ako rito!"

As I was about to open the door, he grabbed my arm and punched my stomach. It hurts so much that I can't say a word.

"Don't try my patience, Cali. I'm no prince charming."

After that he went out. I'm lying on the floor while tears starts to fall down from my eyes.

It happened 3 days ago. Mabuti na nga lang at hindi niya ako ni-lock sa bahay na 'to. I don't know what to do. I do have friends and connections but ever since he mistreated me, hindi na ako pwedeng makipagkita sa iba. Gen is the only friend I can call pero ayaw ko siyang madamay.

After eating, hinugasan ko na ang mga pinagkainan ko. Naghilamos na rin ako. I made sure I am ready with whatever I'd see upstairs. Dala ko ang mga pinaghubarang damit nito at sana naman mali ang nasa isip ko.

Habang papaakyat ako, mas bumigat ang loob ko. Tama ang lahat ng hinala ko. Bukas ang pintuan ng kwarto namin at rinig na rinig ko ang boses ng mga hayop!

Seeing my husband fucking his secretary makes me want to vommit. Really? Inside our house? Disgusting. I know I'm at fault for what happened to us but this is cheating! I never cheated on him.

Mabilis akong bumaba at pumunta sa guest room. Doon ko inilabas lahat ng iyak ko. It's not me anymore. Hindi na ako 'yong matapang na kilala ng mga tao noon.

And all of this was because of that Lustful Proposal.