Chapter 09: Her Spiritual Guardian
Hindi ko talagang mapigilang mamangha sa bawat detalye sa loob ng silid ni Morgan. As if everything was made for elegance and good impression. Tama nga siya, this place was really a copy of the traditional Japanese home setting. Plus, they don't use the usual torch made of torch. On close look, they were fireflies. How cool was that?
If I had known he had this place to him before, I should've befriended him before I died. This is something I, as a royalty should firsthand exclusively experience.
“Come, join me for breakfast.” Alok nito bago umupo sa cushion sa sahig.
There was a table between us and a set of dishes I never had in my previous life.
“What do you call this food?” Tanong ko saka tinuro iyong parang gulay na nabalutan ng mapulang kulay. It has a fermented taste but a little bit crunchy. “Ooh, that's strong.” Ngumiwi ako at nangasim ang mukha.
Natawa si Morgan sa naging reaksyon ko. Inabutan niya ako ng maiinom. Namilog ang mata ko nang mapagtantong hindi tubig ang nainom ko.
“Woah. You keep on surprising me.” Umiwas agad ito nang makitang binuha ko ang inumin mula sa aking bibig.
Napailing ito sa aking sinabi. He looks flustered. “I figured out, I should leave a good impression that lasts to someone as good as you.” Inabot niya ang pamunas sa akin.
I gently patted the soft clothe around my lips.
“Well, I think you're already halfway there.” Ayaw kong umamin sa kahit anuman. If there was one thing that remained of what I am in the past and who I am now, is my pride. Masyadong mataas.
“You should see our open bathhouse. It's really nice.” Anyaya nito.
“I don't feel like going with food in my stomach. Baka makatulog ako sa tubig.” Bulalas ko nang wala sa sarili habang kumakain. Narinig ko siyang humalakhak.
“It's fine. I'll be there to wake you up. But, I don't think you'll be comfortable.” Lumagkit ang titig niya sa akin na para bang may hinuhuling ekspresyon sa aking mukha.
“Why would I be?” Mabilis kong tugon.
“It's a mixed-gender bathhouse. Our guesthouse is famous for THAT one thing.”
I raised my brows when he paused. “What's THAT one thing?” He didn't reply but I can see how he's hesitating to tell me. “Oh, whatever it is, I don't think I'll hate it. So let it be.”
He just shrugged. Nakakalito siya kausap. Nakakasagad ng braincells at pasensiya.
After our breakfast, we went to their bathhouse up on the hill. Yes, sakop din ng guesthouse nila yung bundok. I told you they own a freaking village. Haven't I mentiond that?
"We're here.” Aniya saka pinapasok ako sa isang room na may sliding door. Dito maghuhubad. It's common for people to do so. It's part of their culture. I don't even hate it. I love this kin d if experience. And under this grayish sky and fogs.
“If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me.”
“I don't mind. Kahit maghubad ka pa sa harap ko. I just know you're not my type.” Wika ko saka tumalikod at nagsimulang maghubad ng damit.
I heard the sliding door slammed close. I smirked. I thought he would watch me. He's even more cute than a dog.
“I-I will just follow.” Aniya na hakatang kinakabahan.
"Hindi ka ba sasabay?” Inilugay ko ang aking buhok saka tinakpan ang aking nagyayabangang hinaharap. I don't want to provoke anyone intentionally.
“Mamaya.” Wika niya saka narinig kong umalis.
I chuckled.
There was a slight chilly air when I went out the bathhouse. Una kong napansin na napapaligiran ng puno at mga halaman ang gigilid ng bathhouse. There was a huge fence around so it's impossible for someone to sneak in from the outside. Although that's the case, it still gave the classic onsen vibe na tahimik at halatang secured.
I was the only in the bathouse. It was naturally built on rocks. When I stepped in, it felt warm. It was a natural spring. Nalaman ko ring madaming bumibisita rito dahil sa natural healing from this spring. And THAT one thing he was talking about was making love in this waters.
I could only imagine. Kaya pala namula si Morgan nang tanungin ko siya. And here I thought he's that brainiac. Nagsho-short-circuit din pala ang utak niya pagdating sa ganitong bagay.
Maybe, I'll try to sleep. Damn, I should be working. How can I invade the palace without them noticing. I know Neleya knows my presence. She's a siren. They are known fro they're skill of hunting. And that Duke had my fucking tears.
“Hey!” I opened my eyes to see Morgan looking down on me, he was upside down because I tilted my head heavenwards.
“Are you naked?” I asked. He immediately avoid his eyes on me. "I shouldn't have asked.” Pumikit akong muli. “Ano 'yun?”
“I brought you something to drink. It's tea from the flowers grown here. It's good for digestion. Kakain mo lang e.” His voice seems distant. Naglakad na yata palayo.
“Thanks, just leave it there. Find yourself somewhere you're comfortable to sink in.”
“Yep. Maybe a little far from you where I can't see anything. And maybe... Maybe you can sink a little more? Your uh... it floating. Too much...”
I cant even hold my laughter anymore. He's personally funny.
I heard a splash of water kaya napabukas ako ng mata muli. He was nowhere to be found and it's a bit foggy in the water. Maybe he's just trying to sink his shame under the water.
I was just about to rest my head again when bubbles started to from inches away from me.
To my surprise, Morgan rose from under the water. He was so close that I almost overreacted.
I expected it though. He's a man.
He was looking at me intently but I keep on denying the looks in his eyes. I know he wouldn't... and couldn't.
He pushed back his blonde hair backwards through his fingers and inched our gap. His hands were resting beside the rock that I'm on and his leg was touching mine.
My eyes blinked three times and I gulped. Maybe I underestimated his manly urges.
“You're too close, Morgan.” I tried to tell him and yank his leg but it was too hard to move considering that he's naked underneath. And my boobs were getting in the way.
I cursed Kinley under my breath.
Morgan went on and closed the gap between us, leaving me speechless. The waters became insurmountably chilling but his breath were too warm for my neck.
“I think the legends were true...” he whispered behind my neck.
“What?” Iritable kong tanong sa kaniya.
“That this bath could do miracles to couples.” I stiffened when he kissed my ear. “Too bad we're not.” He chuckled and a sly smile plastered on his face. His face was red amd was his ears.
Naglakad ito palayo at kita ko kung gaano kalaki ang katawan nito. He had broad shoulders, yes. But it wasn't too bulky. He did not have those marks of a man who physically endures pain to be big but I can see his potential as a man.
He's the type to be gentle but not in bed. Certainly not. Try to provoke him and you'll end up bedridden.
Binasa nito ang kaniyang ulo saka itinulak ang kaniyang nagniningning na buhok. He looks splendid from my viewpoint.
“Didn't you tell me you had something to say?” Tanong ko sa kaniya at saka ipinugos ang aking buhok.
"What do you want to know?” Mahinahong tanong nito pabalik. He started pacing towards me. Tinabihan niya ako ngunit sinigurado niyang hindi siya masyadong malapit sa akin.
“Everything about you. I should know if I could trust you.”
Humalakhak ito saka tinignan ako na para bang natutuwa. “You stepped into my house and you say you don't trust me yet?” Tumingala ito sa langit. “How amusing.”
“I think that's just my way of doing things.”
“What if I DO you?” Seryoso nitong balik sa akin. “Cause that is how I do things.”
“Funny.” Uminom ako mula sa tasa ngunit mababakas ang panginginig ng aking kamay.
“You're adorable.” He said, chuckling with the way I'm trembling.
“Don't patronize me.” Wika ko.
“You know,” He stopped and leaned sideways towards me. “I can't help not to look.” His eyes shifted from my face to my breasts.
Kaya ang ginawa ko ay sinabuyan ko siya ng tubig sa mukha. “Pervert.”
He just laughed.
“Seriously though...” Pinunasan niya ang kaniyang mukhang nabasa. “There's nothing to tell. My family doesn't talk to me about our history that much. But I can tell you one thing. If you want connections, then you've chosen the right man to do the job.”
“Talaga? At what cost?” Hinintay ko ang kaniyang sagot.
He was so serious so I thought it would be big. Wala akong pera to be honest. But I could use this beauty if the situation calls for it.
“Boobies.” He said, doing the squishy gesture by his hand.
I rolled my eyes heavenwards and left him. I should've known. This guy is obsessed with boobs.
“Wait! Can't I?”
“You can.”
“Wait, really?”
“In hell.”
He groaned.