Spaces Between Us

Chapter three

His words cut deep, and I frowned. I wanted to retort but my mind went blank. Being face-to-face with him – the son of a Greek god – as people would say – was enough to mess with my composure.

Mas lalo siyang lumapit sa akin kaya hindi ko din siya tinigilan ng tingin. May panghahamon sa mata niya, samantalang ako ay halos bumaon na sa lupa.

“Guess I burst your bubbles by ruining your expectations of me” I shot back, my voice steadier this time. His eyes narrowed, he stares sharp as if he couldn't believe I talked back.

Aaminin ko, may mali talaga ako. Pero hindi ko naman hahayaang insultuhin niya ang pagkatao ko dahil sa ginawa ko. As what I've said, I can give his things back if that was all he wanted.

Then his hand moved upward, and before I could react, he touched the upper part of my uniform. My body stiffened in shock as his hands brushed against my breast.

My breath hitched, and I felt a wave of heat flood my body. Kahit nasa tela lang ang kamay niya, the sensation was undeniable. Desire awakened within me, much to my dismay.

Judging by the looks on his eyes, he knew exactly what he was doing to me. “My door's open if you want to spread your legs to me, servant.” he whispered, his lips gazing my ear.

His words sent a jolt to my spine, and I clenched my fist. “Why would I? Do you think I'm like your girls that will line up just to get them fucked up by you? Sorry, but I'm not like that” I said in between my breath. Hindi ko alam kung saan ko nakuha ang mga sinabi ko, but it felt good to fight.

I just know my boundaries. At kahit gusto ko pang may mangyari samin, ayokong matulad sa mga babae niya na iiwanan na lang pagkatapos niyang gamitin. May dignidad pa din naman ako kahit nakakahiya ang sekreto ko.

He pressed my breast which made my mouth open in surprised. At sa di sinasadya ay kumawala ang mahinang ungol mula sa bibig ko.

Shit, Julio was clearly a pro at this. He had the upper hand, and with his experience, he knew how to make me crumble.

“But you're not taking off my hands. Hindi ka lang pala magnanakaw, sinungaling ka din” he said, his tone mocking me. His grin never leave his face, and he seemed to be enjoying himself.

Realizing what he said, I quickly pushed his hand away. “I can sue you for that, Julio. It's called harassment” panghahamon ko sa kanya, my voice is shaking in anger.

But Julio, arrogant as ever, didn't flinch. “Stealing is a crime also. So, see you in court?” he countered with a smirk.

Speechless, I could only repeat what i'd said earlier. “Don't worry I'll bring back the things I stole from you.” my voice was quieter this time.

The embarrassment can fade away easily. Besides, he is still Julio, and I am just a servant to him. Kaya malamang, sa dinami-rai ng ginagawa niya, makakalimutan din niya ang nagawa ko.

He gave me a nonchalant shrug, as if none of this matter to him. “I leave my door open, then” he said casually, na para bang isa iyong hamon na hindi ko kayang tanggihan.

And after that he walked past me and left me breathless at the garden.

Ito na siguro ang pinakamasamang parte. Alam ko naman na mabubuking din ako balang araw, pero hindi ko inakala na siya pa ang unang makakaalam.

At tama nga ako—arogante talaga siya. Sa paraan ng pangmamaliit niya sa akin, ramdam kong tama lang na pinigilan ko ang sarili ko. Alam ko ang limitasyon ko, at mas mabuti na hanggang doon na lang ako. Pero kahit alam ko iyon, hindi ko mapigilang maramdaman ang bigat ng hiya at sakit ng mga salita niya.