Owning My Ex (Published)

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"I know, you'll never cross the line. Unless I told you so," I huskily said, this man is really a good puppet. Mas mapapakinabangan ko siya. Whether he's aware of it or not, he's now a part of my little manipulation game. He's my toy, at kapag wala na siyang pakinabang, I'll free him from the invisible leash I attached to his neck.

"Flirt with her at the same time you court her. Higitan mo lahat ng ginagawa ni Luhennce for her. Make her feel that she doesn't need Luhennce anymore. Kung hindi mo siya mapa-ibig, at least confuse her until she starts to question her own feelings." tumango tango siya matapos akong titigan at sumandal sa couch.

"Mind if I ask what I can have in return?" My head tilted as I stared at him for a while. Seryoso ang mukha niya at hindi ko mabakas 'yong inosenteng Kendrick.

"You can have one request from me, like a wish that I am capable of granting." isang maliit na ngiti ang pumorma sa mga labi niya bago tumango.

"Okay, looking forward to that." We toast and drink until we're already wasted. Hindi palang ay nagdiriwang na ako ng pagkapanalo ko sa larong ito. Be ready, Luhennce, babalik ka na sa'kin. And for Clarisse, be ready for her downfall. Malas niyang ako ang nakabangga niya. Luhennce is mine, and he will always be. Walang sinuman ang may karapatang mag may-ari sa kaniya kundi ako lang.

Naramdaman ko nalang na umangat ako mula sa sahig; Kendrick's carrying me. Dinala niya ako sa kwarto at marahang ipinasok sa bathroom. He lifted my waist up to make me sit on the counter.

"Kd, I'm sleepy."

"A minute, smile."

"What?! Are you fucking tripping the hell out of me?"

"No, I'll brush your teeth." para akong pansamantalang nahingawan sa sinabi niya. I can see his sleepy eyes. He's drunk too. But he still cares for me more than himself.

Parang bata akong ngumiti, and he took my tooth brush. Nilagyan niya iyon ng tooth paste at tinukod ang isang kamay sa gilid ko for support while the other one holding the brush started to brush my teeth.

"Nganga," I almost laugh, and he smiles. Ginawa ko ang gusto niya and he brushed the insides ng tumagal ay Bumaba ako to spit out. He holds the strands of my hair at naramdaman kong pinuyudan niya iyon using his own loom band. Nagsimula na akong magmumog at sinahod naman niya ang kamay niya sa faucet to wash the sides of my lips.

"Face me," sumunod ako ulit only to find out that he was going to dry my face using my clean, unused towel.

"I want to take a shower." I groaned before leaning my body against his.

"Bukas na, baka makatulog ka, I can't go inside with you. Halika na, you have to sleep."

Inalalayan niya ako hanggang sa makarating kami sa kama ko. He slowly and carefully laid me down. He covered my body with my blanket. Naramdaman ko pa ang paghaplos niya sa buhok ko a couple of times before planting one soft kiss on my forehead.

"Sleep well, Amanda," with my eyes half open. I stopped him from walking away by grabbing his hand.

"Sleep h-here." almost groan, I murmured.

"I'll go home."

"Don't, you're drunk."

"I'm just tipsy, Amanda."

"You're still under the influence of alcohol! Don't be so stubborn and sleep here!" I groaned louder than a while ago. I heard his sigh before he lay beside me. Inilapit ko ang sarili sa kaniya at yumakap. His warmth, made me drown more in intoxication.

"Sing for me..." I requested in a soft tone.

Right before I fell asleep, I heard his gorgeous and cold voice singing a song, hindi malinaw sa'kin pero parang familiar 'yong kanta. It might be entitled "Be Alright," and how he sings the lyrics makes me feel like floating.

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