Who's the Boss? (Salvaje Caballero Series 1)

Dieciocho

We spent the day happily. My mind says I should stop. But my heart says otherwise. In the end, I let my heart decide, and I don't regret it.

Napatingin ako sa papalubog na araw, napangiti ako. The silhouette of my man almost block the sun rays, I bit my lip. Even his back is handsome. I took out my phone and took a picture of him.

Nasa terrace kami ng kanyang resthouse kaya't tanaw namin paglubog ng araw. I walked towards him and hugged him from behind. I feel at peace knowing that he's close to me.

"Aren't we going home?" I asked. He remained silent for a minute.

"Get ready then." he answered and kissed my temple. "I'll just check the car." paalam niya.

Pinanood ko lang siyang naglakad palayo hanggang sa nawala ang pigura niya sa paningin ko. The resthouse has high ceiling, everything is modern. From the furnitures down to the little detailed of carved walls. Mostly designs are sculptures. I am in awe because of the beauty of this place.

Naputol naman ang pagkamangha ko dahil sa isang mensahe sa phone ko. A familiar number was on my screen.

Dahil sa sobrang kadalas na pagtetext ni Harry ay naging pamilyar na ang numero niya sa akin.

Harry: Can we talk?

Harry: Do you have free time?

Harry: Ynoa please.

I sighed. There were missed calls but I chose not to answer his calls. He have been chasing me. I don't know why.

Nang tumawag muli ay sinagot ko. "Why?"

"Ynoa, can we meet?"

"Harry, what for?"

He remained silent, so I thought the call ended. Pero hindi naman.

"Harry?" I heard him sighed

"Chance, Ynoa. Give me chance." He whispered. Ako naman ang hindi ako nakaimik. Napapikit ako. I held my chest if I feel something, but I felt nothing. Only pity for him because I know I can't give him that. I can only give him closure. Hindi ko iyon ipagkakait.

"Harry, let's meet the day after tomorrow. I am free at dinner. Please don't text me or call." I sighed and ended the line.

I feel like I should tell this to Roemer. But I think it's better if he doesn't know. I will only meet him for closure. Nothing more.

"Let's go." hindi ko namalayan ang pagsulpot ni Roemer sa harap ko. I smiled.

Tahimik ako buong byahe, ganun din naman si Roemer. Instead of telling him the real reason for my silence I just let him think that I'm tired. Hindi na nakakaya ng konsensiya ko na madagdagan pa ang mga kasinungalingan ko sa kanya. Pero sa tuwing nakikita kong ang mga mata niyang puno ng emosyon ay nagiging makasarili ang mga desisyon ko.

I am being selfish, but I want to hold him longer. I want to be with him longer. I want to touch him and love him. If I expose my lies, he won't able to forgive me. He accepted Zeijan, who isn't his own.

"My, Dy! What took you so long?" salubong ni Zeijan nang makauwi kami. He's now wearing his paired pajamas. Natawa ako nang makitang magkapareho sila ng suot ni Rafael. Both of them are in the kitchen eating ice cream. They looked so cute together.

"Hayaan mo sila, Zeijan. Para magkaroon ka ng kalaro." he laughed.

"Don't listen to him, baby." I glared at Rafael. Natawa lang siya.

Roemer's hand automatically rest on my bare back. "Go and change." He whispered.

Tumango na lang ako at dumiretso na sa taas. I spent an hour in the shower. Thinking of everything that happened. Napahawak ako sa labi ko nang may maalala. I bit my lip to supress a smile but I failed.

It wasn't my first kiss but damn it feels like it was my first! Ganun ba siya kagaling humalik? Parang may dumaan na kirot sa dibdib ko nang may mapagtanto. Parang kumulo ang dugo ko at uminit ang ulo.

Does that mean he kissed other girls before? With his looks and body, girls will flock at him even without lifting a finger. Girls will beg for him even just a night!

My head throbbed when I started to picture out worldly deeds of him and his women! Mas nag init ang ulo ko at padabog na nagbihis.

"For sure! He has a lot of experience!" galit kong sambit habang kausap ang sarili.

"Ynoa, who are you talking to?" Roemer appeared out of nowhere.

"Wala! Pakialam mo ba?" masungit kong sambit at dumiretso sa kama.

"Hey!" sinunod ako ni Roemer. Umirap ako at nagsimulang mag apply ng lotion sa hita ko.

"What's making you mad?" He asked and sat on the bed.

I remained silent and treated him like an air. Kahit naramdaman ko ang naninimbang niyang tingin ay pinili kong hindi siya pansinin.

"Nothing. Just thinking about your women." Mataray kong sambit.

He shifted in his seat, I saw how the side of his lips rose. I can see how amused his eyes are.

"Ano ako? Side chick?"

He barked out of laughter. The sound of his laugh roared and filled the corners of the room. Parang nawala ng parang bula ang galit at irita ko.

Pinagtiklop niya ang tuhod ko at ihinarap sa kanya. His massive body built locked me like he's a predator and i'm his prey.

"Stop imagining things, silly brat." he smirked. He planted a small kiss on the tip of my nose.

Parang nag-init ang pisngi ko dahil sa kanyang kilos. My heart beated wildly like there's a beast wanting to get freed.

"Maliligo lang ako. No more sleeping on the sofa. Sa kama tayong dalawa." He whispered huskily.