CHAPTER NINE
SHE'S grateful that before their photoshoot in Cebu, her condition get well from laceration. The kiss marks that Kielton left to her boobs and inner thighs were now faded.
She was horrified when she saw the red marks all over her thighs, it made her felt so embarrassed because the doctor who checked on her, surely saw it.
But then again, she's a professional doctor, maybe she didn't really give a damn with those red marks.
"Cebu is Kielton's hometown. Nandito rin ang pamilya niya." Si Zabel na kasama niyang nagpapa-araw sa sun lounger sa swimming pool area ng hotel kung saan sila naka-check in.
It's a perfect place to get relaxed especially their view is the blue ocean nearby, but they are not really in there to relax, they have job to do tomorrow. Nauna lang sila ng dalawang araw para masulit ang pananatili sa lugar na 'yon.
Kianna removed down slightly the big brown Dior sunglasses she's wearing to see Zabel clearly.
"I'm not aware that he's from here."
"Dapat ay alam mo. Tatlong beses na kayong nakitang magkasama. First was in their private yacht, next was in D' Club and lastly, it was in Altaraza hotel. You should be aware because paparazzi loves Kielton. Pinagkakakitaan nila ang kasikatan niya para lang sa iilang nakaw na litrato na ipapamahagi sa publiko."
She sipped on her buko juice. Napangiwi siya nang maisip na hindi siya masipag magreply kapag nagte-text sa kanya si Kielton at hindi niya rin madalas sinasagot ang mga tawag.
Lagpas isang linggo palang nang may mangyari sa kanila at hindi na muling nasundan ang pagkikita nila dahil pareho silang naging busy sa kanya-kanyang buhay.
But, she did let him know that she's in Cebu, just to give him peace that she's not running away from him like what he always assume.
"At dahil halos isang linggo na kayong hindi namamataan na magkasama. Napuno na ng haka-haka ang mundo ng social media na kaya hindi na ay dahil nakuha ka na ni Kielton lalo at sa hotel kayo huling nakita."
She would never ever tell to Zabel that Kielton already took her virginity! No fucking way. It's a shame to admit that she gave in that easy. Hindi man lang niya pinahirapan ang binata na dapat ay ginawa niya.
"You became his favorite of the week."
"Whatever they say, I don't care. I know what's really happening between us. I want to keep it in private. My private life is none of their business by the way."
"So," Napabangon ang kaibigan, naalerto sa simpleng patutsada niya. "Are you still in contact with that man?"
"Yes,"
Nginisian siya ni Zabel.
"Naka first base na ba?"
Imbes na sagutin ito ay binigyan niya lang ng mahiwagang ngiti.
"Magkwento ka naman dyan."
"Let's stop talking about him, can we? Baka nabibilaukan na 'yon."
"Baka naman ikaw ang nabilaukan dahil sa kanya." Pilyang sabi nito, na nagpaangat lang sa mga kilay niya.
After her steamy night with Kielton, she secretly read some article online about sex and ever oral sex.
She was too innocent for that matter before and she found that oral sex was gross. Pero nang ipinaranas sa kanya ni Kielton ang nakakadiring pananaw niya tungkol sa bagay na 'yon, naglaho ang pandidiri niya.
She had to admit that oral sex is fucking good and it helps her body to set on fire to proceed to the main course in bed, real sex.
"You think too much. Ikaw yata ang nabilaukan na."
"Maraming beses na. Hindi mo 'yon maiiwasan lalo at mahaba ang alaga ng kapareha mo."
Napasimsim ulit siya sa buko shake nang walang pakundangan na sumagi sa isip niya ang image ng pagkalalaki ni Kielton. It's huge, thick and long, hindi niya pa talaga nahahawakan pero alam niyang kailangan na dalawang kamay ang gamit para lang masakop ang kabuuan.
Paano kung sa bibig niya 'yon pumasok? It could choke her to death!
Nasamid siya sa kadumihan at kahalayan na naisip.
"Oh, shit, is that..." Zabel can't talk properly.
Habang busy siya sa pagpapakalma mula sa pagkasamid, ang kaibigan niya naman ay napatayo na at kung may anong sinisipat hindi kalayuan.
"Oh-oh, he's coming here..." Sabay tapik nito sa binti niya.
"What?" She hissed.
"Look, it's Kielton, right?" Then Zabel pointed the entrace of the swimming pool area.
Parang masasamid ulit siya nang makita si Kielton na naglalakad papunta sa gawi nila.
Sporting a white loose shirt and dark sunglasses, he looks like a hollywood actor who tried to appear low key in public place to avoid attention.
But hell, no matter how much he tried to be on the ground, his face, his height and his manly built is really hard to ignore.
"Magpapa-picture ako!" Zabel giggled making her leered.
Napasuklay si Kianna sa mahabang buhok at hindi na komportable sa pagkakahiga sa sun lounger na leopard skimpy bikini lang ang tanging suot at litaw ang malulusog na dibdib dahil sa maliit na tela.
Now that Kielton is around, she felt uneasy and fucking nervous again.
"Kielton Grande, right?" Zabel approached him merrily the moment he got near them.
"Yeah,"
"Pwedeng magpa-picture?"
Uh, hindi talaga papalagpasin ng kaibigan niya ang pagkakataon na 'to.
"Sure,"
"Ang hirap kasing makalapit sayo kapag may gig ka." Patuloy ni Zabel nang kinuha ang cellphone sa lamesa sa pagitan ng sun lounger nila.
Zabel took their selfie and she giggled after. Kinuha nito ang cover up bago lumapit sa kanya at bumulong.
"Naniniwala na ako na may communication pa kayo, tignan mo, oh, sinundan ka pa rito sa Cebu. Ganda mo, girl."
She only smirk at Zabel. Nagpaalam ito sa kanila ni Kielton at iniwan na silang dalawa do'n.
Imbes na sa kabilang sun lounger umupo ang dalaga, sa tabi niya pa talaga ipinagsisikan nito ang sarili! When she didn't move to give him space, he was the one who gently moved her to the other side so he can sit properly beside her.
"Why are you here?" She was the one who asked first.
"To see you,"
"Liar."
"Well, we have Mall tour this weekend."
"That's the main reason."
"Inagahan ko lang ang pagpunta para makasama ka."
Ikinunot niya lang ang noo, hindi ipinapahalata na apektado na naman ang puso niya sa mga palipad hangin ng lalaki sa tabi niya.
"I'm gonna stay here for a few days after my photoshoot."
"Where's your next destination?"
"I wanna go in Bohol."
"Good. I will be there, too. Let's keep in touch."
Tinignan niya ito pero nahiya lang ang mga mata niya nang nakababa ang tingin nito sa dibdib niya, pababa, parang gustong hawakan, nagpipigil lang.
"Are you stalking me?"
Kielton laughed a bit. "You can say that."
Nang hindi na napigilan ay humaplos na ang palad nito sa tiyan niya, natahimik siya at nanindig ang balahibo sa batok.
"Bakit hindi ka sumasagot sa mga text message at tawag ko?" Tanong nito, naghahanap ng maayos na sagot.
"Nagrereply ako, ha."
"Yes you do, but it was too short. You're cold to me."
"At least, I replied."
"Hmm,"
Naglakbay ang may kagaspangan na palad nito pababa sa kanyang tiyan, pinipigilan niya ang huwag mapaigtad, mainit na at totoong pinagpapawisan na siya kanina pa, iba nga lang ang klase ng pawis na dumadagdag dahil sa pasimpleng haplos na 'yon ni Kielton.
"Did you shave?" He suddenly asked in a low tone.
"Of course!" She answered hastily, her face heated up with his question. "And stop your hand from wandering on my stomach, someone may see you."
"Do you think I give a damn?"
"We are in a public place, Kielton."
"Your bikini is too sexy. Nakakalibog." Mahina at paos na sambit nito, namungay ang magandang mata.
Ahe gasped with his choice of bold word again. He could say, 'I feel horny', it's more appropriate, right?
She can also say that using a tagalog words to express his desire felt like he really meant it. Malakas ang dating ng tagalog na salita nito, sobrang totoo.
"Then, I will cover it with towel."
Nahihirapan na inabot niya ang tuwalya sa gilid na lamesa at itinakip 'yon sa kanyang katawan pero naiwan naman sa tiyan niya ang palad ng binata.
With the blue and white color of the thick towel, she can see how his hand move under it. Pinadulas nito ang palad mula sa ibabaw ng tiyan pababa sa bewang niya, mabagal at paulit-ulit.
Napapikit siya, hindi sa silaw kundi sa sensasyon.
"You came here for this," She muttered, referring to what his hand is doing to her body.
"I came here because I miss you." He said hoarsely.
Lihim na sinaway niya ang pagdadabog ng pintig ng kanyang puso, parang tinatapakan ang kanyang dibdib.
"You're not very good in communicating with me. You're trying my patience."
"Magre-reply na ako," maliit ang boses niya, animo nalalasing sa simple ngunit nakaka-init na haplos.
"I doubt that."
"Then give me a punishment if I break my words."
Marahan siyang napapikit, mali yata ang suhestiyon niyang 'yon.
"Gagawin ko 'yon kahit hindi mo sabihin."
Right. It feels like Kielton is punishing her right now for not replying to his text messages and phone calls.
His palm travel down to her bikini and he effortlessly slid his fingers to touch her there.
"Shaved and wet," he whispered with smirk.
Her lips parted a bit when Kielton started moving his fingers to her wetness.
"Let's have dinner tonight in the middle of the ocean."
"N-Not tonight, uhh," she gasped when he inserted a digit.
"Why not?" Then he moved his finger inside and out in a very slow pace.
"Not in the middle of the o-ocean,"
"Where do you like?"
"A restaurant will do,"
Hindi na ito nagsalita at pinanood nalang ang kaluguran sa kanyang mukha habang pinapaligaya gamit ang mga daliri na simpleng humahagod sa pagkakababae niya.
"K-Kielton..." she called him sweetly when she felt that she's close.
He moved his face closer to hers and claimed her lips for a kiss while he move his finger faster inside her until she reached her orgasm.
"Shit, uhh!" She moaned against his lips.
"See you tonight?" He said that with arrogant smile.
"Y-Yes,"
Isang halik sa kanyang noo bago nito inalis ang daliri sa pagkababae niya at tumayo.
Kielton removed his t-shirt and white board shorts, leaving him with his swimmer trunk.
She shamelessly feast on his back body and she noticed that Italian words tattoo that almost covered the back of his shoulder, read as; La Libertà.
"Come and join me?" Sulyap nito sa kanya.
"L-Later," she stuttered with his sudden glance at her.
Kielton just nod before he skillfully dive in the water.
SHE LEFT with Evie in her hotel room because Zabel needed to transfer to another hotel when her boyfriend arrived in Cebu from Singapore.
She's preparing for a dinner with Kielton when Evie interrupted.
"Kianna, pwede bang umuwi na ako bukas? Isinugod daw kasi sa hospital si Gian." Tukoy nito sa apat na taon na anak na lalaki.
"Sure! What happened?"
She stopped from choosing a clothes to wear and face ate Evie who looks problematic.
"Mataas daw ang lagnat. Inuubo kasi 'yon noong isang araw pa, akala ko ay magiging maayos ang pakiramdam dahil may gamot naman."
Nahabag siya sa bata. Kahit na hindi siya sanay na wala si Ate Evie sa bawat photoshoot niya, hindi niya naman kakayanin na ipagdamot ito sa sariling anak.
"Sige, Ate Evie, magpabook ka na ng flight para bukas at pagkatapos ay magpahinga ka na."
"Salamat. Saan ang lakad mo?"
Tinignan niya ang ang iilang damit na dala sa cabinet, namimili kung ano ba ang isusuot niya.
"Just a dinner."
"Kay Sir Kielton?"
"Yes,"
"'Yan, yan ang isuot mo, Kianna." Turo nito sa ternong damit na kulay krema.
Kinuha niya 'yon at tinignan. It's tube in style and high waist midi skirt.
"Okay, ito nalang."
"Nanliligaw ba sayo?" Maya-maya ay tanong nito.
Inilapag niya sa kama ang damit, tapos ay umiling.
"I don't think so. At, binasted ko na siya noong unang date palang namin kaya hindi na 'yon manliligaw."
"Date date lang, gano'n?"
"Sort of,"
"Nagkita na ba kayo ni Iris?"
Napatingin ulit siya kay Ate Evie, medyo kumunot ang noo sa tanong nito.
"I will see her tomorrow because she's part of our project."
"Nag-aalala lang ako dahil baka awayin ka na naman dahil alam na ng lahat na nagkikita kayo ni Sir Kielton."
"Wag mo na 'yon isipin. Kaya ko naman ang sarili ko."
"Dapat kasi pinasama mo nalang si Renato o Pablo rito para may bantay ka."
"Ate, kaya ko ipagtanggol ang sarili ko. I don't want my co-models and the staffs to be intimidated to me having my bodyguards around."
Katakot-takot pa na paliwanagan ang sinabi niya sa magulang para lang huwag ng pasamahin ang bodyguard sa kanya. Kaya lang ay medyo duda siya na hindi nga siya papasundan ng magulang, malay niya ba na may mga tauhan pala sila na nakamasid sa kanya.
"Kung kasama mo naman si Sir Kielton, hindi ka naman niya siguro hahayaan na guluhin ng mga naging babae niya. Balita ko rin na may mga invisible na bodyguard 'yan kaya kahit nasa public place ay hindi nalalapitan ng mga fans."
If the gossips were true, then, it's good news for Kielton.
Unti-unti niya ng natatanto kung gaano nga ka-sikat ang dini-date niya at kung gaano talaga karaming babae ang nababaliw dito at umaasa na mabibigyan ng atensyon.
While, Kielton is asking for her attention and replies for his messages, there are women out there who's dreaming to be in her shoes. Now, she's starting to appreciate the time and attention he's giving her.
"Palagay ko nga ay mayroon nga talaga."
"Kaya panatag na ako kapag siya ang kasama mo lalo at malayo ka sa'min. Mukha namang iingatan ka niya."
Sa tono nito ay parang pumapanig na kay Kielton, samantalang dati ay medyo duda pa sa totoong pakay sa kanya ng binata.
Ano nga ba talaga ang pakay sa kanya ni Kielton? Nakuha na nito sa kanya ang gusto nito sa mga babae, bakit hanggang ngayon ay sunud parin nang sunod sa kanya?
KIELTON reserved a table that is away from other guests who's having a peaceful and romantic dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
The waiter left after they gave them their order, it's more on Italian dish which is fine to her.
"Can I pick you up tomorrow there? After your photo shoot?" Kielton asked her.
Lumipad kaagad ang isip niya sa eksena kung saan susunduin siya ni Kielton at malalaman 'yon ng mga kapwa niya modelo at mga staffs na kasama nila. Knowing that he's famous, he can easily attract attention and she don't want more attention.
"Let's just meet here."
"Can I watch? Can I go there?"
He seems like he won't take a negative answer from her that he thought about other reasons for him just to be with her in day time tomorrow.
"I think you can watch from afar since it's an outdoor shoot. Only authorized person can get near us and in the location."
"I'll see that. Where's it?"
She's too occupied that she actually forget the location. Kinuha niya ang cellphone at tinignan ulit ang ilang detalye para sa photoshoot niya bukas.
Her eyes wide a bit when she missed reading the most important details about the theme and their schedule for Day 1, it's in El Grande yacht! And she didn't even bother to look at it before?!
"Sa inyo ba 'tong El Grande Cruise Ship?"
"It's my family business, yeah."
"Doon kami bukas. The company rented one of the private yacht for this shoot."
"Let me see,"
She handed her cellphone to Keilton. He read the details carefully.
"Yeah, this is one of El Grande's private yacht." Ibinalik nito sa kanya ang cellphone. "Sasamahan kita bukas."
Para siyang walang nagawa. Malaking bagay na rin na samahan siya ni Kielton dahil hindi niya alam kung paano magpunta doon at ayaw niyang sumakay sa sasakyan na hindi niya kilala kung sinu-sino ang kasama niya.
She could rent a car in the hotel but she will be more comfortable if Kielton is the one who will bring her in that location.
"Your family is here in Cebu?" She asked him, changing their topic.
"My room is next to yours, so, I can pick you up earlier than you expected." Instead, he informed her.
Hindi niya alam kung matatawa ba siya o mamamangha dahil walang siyang ka-ide-ideya na magkalapit lang ang kwarto nila!
"Ate Evie will leave tomorrow morning. Kaya wala akong katuwang sa mga gamit na dadalhin ko."
"Ako na ang bahala do'n."
Dumating ang order nila ilang sandali pa. They started eating but their conversation went on and on until she asked him about his family.
"How's your parents? Do you have siblings?"
"They are fine. I have two." He answered shortly like as if the topic is not very interesting.
"I saw your tattoo on your back. What's the meaning of that? What's it again? La Libertà?"
"Yeah," Kielton sipped on his whisky. "It means, Freedom."
"Freedom, huh. Why is it freedom? Aren't you free?"
He cocked his head on the side, and rested his back on the chair tiredly. She noticed how his mood changed quickly when she started talking about his family.
"I got the freedom that I fought for, but still, I can't find it inside me." His lips form a small smile without humor in it. "I realized that no matter how free we are, we can't just escape from where we started. We always wants to get back to our roots." He meaningfully muttered.
"You mean, your family?"
Uh, she was asking the obvious. Of course, his roots is his parents, family.
"Yeah, but right now, I'm contented being with my peace of mind." Kielton move his head closer and to her surprise, he kissed her lips tenderly. "Fuck that freedom, I want my peace of mind. I want you to be always with me, Kianna."
And her damn heart is dancing rapidly again inside her chest.