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CHAPTER 4

"When did you start asking for my opinion, Ericka?" Ashley, my childhood friend was whining for calling her in the middle of her date with Hunter. "As far as I can remember, kayang-kaya mo mag-decide sa mga ganyan bagay."

Her long eyeslashes was butting against her eyes. "I-I need a friend you know."

Ashley Esqueza was my bestfriend before. Ayoko lang talaga ginugulo ito dahil naka-focus si Ashley sa lovelife palagi at hindi ko rin naman makwento sakanya ang ginawa sakin ni Martha.

"Okay, bitch ganito na lang." Ashley crossed her arms. "You are in a win-win situation. Kung manalo ka makikita mo si Rebecka kung matalo ka naman makikita mo parin naman si Rebecka. He's playing tricky game on you. Ganyan talaga silang mga lalaki magpaglaro. I've been there. Ayaw mo ba non? Pagaagawan ka nila. Ako nga, na-survive ko eh. See? Ang haba parin ng buhok ko hanggang ngayon," sabi nito habang sinusuklay ang buhok.

"But mine is way different. Hindi mo kilala ang pagkatao niya."

"Garreth is a criminal. Was, actually." Ashley said, talking about her past lover. "Take note, binalak niya ako kidnappin at ang dami niyang sinabi sakin na nakakatakot na bagay. Pero matatanda na naman kayo. You can always talk about it."

"Ashley, he's not just a criminal. He's a killer."

Huminga ito ng malalim. "Kung matalo ka man ngayon gabi, and if you think it's the only way to see your daughter, so be it. Keep it a secret na lang. Make a deal with Rake. Para everybody happy." Ashley smiled. "I wish I was there... Come back na."

"I will. Magpapakita ako sa inyo."

"Yes naman! Siguruduhin mo 'yan ha? Para makita mo rin ang mga chikiting saka mapagplanuhan natin kung paano ako magpo-propose kay Hunter, okie doks?!"

I laughed. The ever positive attitude side of Ashley Esqueza. "Yeah, sure." I miss my sister, of course. "I wish I can help. Thank you for the advice. I'll see you soon." Ibinaba ko ang ang video call namin dalawa. I was trying to contact my other two kids but no one was answering my call

Nagsimula na ako magpalit ng black two piece bikini. As I was seeing my refelection in the mirror, hindi ako mapakali dahil kitang-kita ang mga tattoo ko. One thing why I didn't want to wear revealing outfit anymore it's because of this.

The first tattoo was on my shoulder stretching to her elbow. It was a flower tattoo, may nakasulat din doon. The second tattoo was on my body, it was my role before to that organization.

The third one, was on below my breast saying, "l'amour peut me sauver."

The fourth tattoo, was on my rib covering half of the side of her body. It was a fallen angel tattoo with a hand covering the mouth of the angel.

And the last one was on my back, a rosary beads tattoo that was hanging both my shoulder and the cross was in the middle.

Bumaba na ako ng mas maaga sa napagusapan namin. Sobrang tahimik na ng hotel, kahit kanina habang naglalakabako wala ni-isang tao akong nasalubong. Maybe Rake told them that they're not allowed to go outside.

I stepped my foot in the glass swimming pool. Medyo madilim pa dahil hindi pa nakabukas ang ilaw.

"I need this." sabi ko sa sarili ko. "I need to warm myself up first. I need to win." hinubad ko ang seethrough na suot ko.

Dahan-dahan akong bumaba sa may hagdan sa gilid ng swimming pool, kalahati na ng katawan ko ang nakalubog. Sinimulan ko na lumangoy pailalim.

I was having fun and all because I was once a swimmer during my highschool days. Kaya rin nakakatagal ako sa ilalim n tubig. Pero nagulat ako nang biglang bumukas ang mga ilaw.

To my left side, I could see clearly a room that was almost blue because of the light of this pool. It was an expensive room, there was a long sofa and a big bed facing the pool.

Muntikan na akong malunod nang makita ko si Rake na nakatayo sa gilid. Naked. I could see his proud ass, walking as if he didn't know I was watching. Nang lumingon si Rake bigla ako napalusong.

Dahil baka malunod ako ng tuluyan kapag pinanood ko siya. Uggh. What's his game, really?

Ilan minuto rin ako nagpahinga sa gilid ng pool. I decided to walk but I was caught off guard when an arm grabbed my waist.

"What the fuck?"

Of course, It was Rake Alicante. There was a playful smile on his face. He was wearing trunks already. Nahinto ako sa parteng iyon.

"Enjoying your view now or the moment ago?" tanong nito sakin.

"Rake, h'wag kang masyadong assuming. I'm not fantasizing you anymore. You're too old."

"Really, Angel? Gusto mo bang subukan ako ngayon?" his voice was seductively low.

"Hindi ko tinatanong kung ano ang mga kaya mong gawin. Don't be too proud of yourself. Wala na 'yong Ericka dati na hinahabol-habol ka." I told him. Pilit kong tinatanggal ang kamay niya sa bewang ko.

I looked down because his eyes was destroying all the defense system in my body.

Hinawakan ni Rake ang baba ko para mapatingin sa kanya. Nakangisi ito. "Bakit hindi ka makatingin sakin? Natatameme ka ba kapag nakatingin ako sayo ng ganito?" he teased.

Pumikit ako at huminga ng malalim. Something in my body was trying to escape. Hungry and aching to release.

"Rake Alicante," I playfuly said then run my finger to his chest. "You know, you're the one and only person who can make me feel weak with one look of your dark eyes..."

"I would like to keep it that way. Make your defense mechanism's weak because of me..."

Tinulak ko si Rake. I put my hands on my waist. "Let's stop fooling one another." irap ko sa kanya. "So, what's your game, Alicante?"

Lumakad si Rake papunta sa table na may mga shot glass at isang alak. "My game is you will kiss every part of my body while stopping yourself from giving me a blowjob."

My eyes widened. "Are you serious? Wala na ba mas dadali diyan?"

"No, I'm joking," he said. Isa-isang nilagyan ni Rake ng alak ang mga shot glass na nasa harap. "Before, when we met you are a very good drinker. Sobrang dalang mo malasing. Let's try it again this time. If you are still good as before." There was a double meaning in his words.

Umupo ako sa upuan sa dulo. There was a ten shot glass, salt and a lemon. So this was only his game? Drinking game? It's been awhile since the last time ako mag-inom.

"Sobrang dali nito." Iniangat ko ang isang shot glass sa harap ko. "Iinumin lang that's it? I think I can beat you on this one."

May ngising nakaukit sa labi ni Rake. "It's a body shot, Ericka. Bibig lang gagamitin natin. Dahil kapag napahawak ka sa parte ng katawan ng isa satin. Game over."

"Yun lang?" tanong ko. "Rake, trabaho ko ang mag-inom dati. Mas madami akong experience kaysa sayo sa ganito. So you better keep your promise."

"To marry you?" he said while pouring the last one. "Don't worry, I will keep that promise."

"Hindi 'yon!" bulyaw ko. "Si Rebecka ang sinasabi ko."

"Quinn, dadaan ka muna sakin bago mo makita siya." he said while smirking. Iniabot na sakin ni Rake ang unang shot glass. "Ladies first."

Kinuha ko iyon at tumayo. He was standing so tall infront of me. "Boss, how about you take a sit."

Sumunod naman si Rake sa sinabi niya. Kinuha ko ang asin sa gilid at tinaas sa harap niya. "Get some," utos ko.

He took a pinch of salt. I was biting my lip while thinking where should be my first winning move.

"I want it over there, Alicante." turo ko sa gilid ng hita ni Rake. Well, I was desiring the part closest to that. Might as well, I take this opportunity.

Nilagyan ni Rake ng asin ang gilid ng hita. He slightly move his leg to give way for me.

Lumuhod ako sa harap niya. My face was so serious and so he was. "Move it a little closer to that part," sabi ko.

Kumuha si Rake ng asin at inilgay doon sa parte na tinuro ko.

"Oh, h'wag kang gagalaw ha? Baka bigla ka mapahawak sakin."

"Come on, Ericka. Serve yourself. I know you've been aching for that for five years." Nilapit ni Rake ang hita sa mukha ko.

Kinuha ni Rake ang lemon at kinagat sa bibig niya.

I dipped my face to his. Then giving him an alluring licked of the salt. Naramdaman ko na umangat ng kaunti ang katawan ni Rake. Oh, mukhang naaapektuhan ito sa ginagawa niya.

I raised my eyebrow to him and took my shot. Right after that, lumapit ako sa mukha niya para kagatin ang lemon na hindi tumatama ang bibig namin pareho.

"Yun na 'yon? Oh, how easy this game. Mukhang alam ko na kung sino ang mananalo." Kumuha ako ng asin. "Where do you want it to be?"

"Below that l'amour peut me sauver  tattoo," he said it so easy. So sexy.

Nilagyan ko ng asin ang ilalim ng bra ko.

"You know french?" nagtatakang tanong ko.

"Oui. Un peu," he said. "Comme ma patience ce soir."

I didn't have any idea what he was saying. Napakunot ang noo ko. "Talk to me with the same language, you idiot. Play fair."

Tumawa si Rake at lumapit sakin. I could feel his tongue encirclig under my skin. Oh fuck... It's so hot.

He was looking at me when he had his shot. "I said je veux te baiser."

"Ha?"

Kinuha ni Rake ang lemon at isinubo. "Later," he was laughing like what he just said was funny.

"Stop saying alien language," I protested. Iniabot ko na ulit ang asin sa kanya at tinuro ko ang pusod niya.

"Ah, Ericka, wala na ba mas nakaka-challenge sa pinipili mo na parte ng katawan ko?" he asked.

"H'wag kang masyadong magmadali, Rake. Why are you in a hurry? May lakad ka ba?"

"Oo. Papunta sayo..."

"Shut up." Palagi na lang niya ako binabara. "Lagyan mo nalang. Dali. Sayang sa oras."

Nilagyan no Rake ng asin ang pusod niya. Lumuhod ulit ako sa harap niya at kinuha ang isang shot glass.

"Nawiwili kana kakaluhod, Ericka." pang-aasar nito sakin.

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. "Rake Alicante, it would be a little nice to keep your mouth shut."

"Oh, I want to shut your mouth too," he told me.

Dinilian ko ang agad ang pusod niya ng mabilis at tumayo para inumin ang alak ko. May konting guhit ako na naramdaman sa sikmura ko. Lumayo ako agad kay Rake.

"No lemon?" sabi nanaman nito. "Wow. You're a big big woman now." nagulat ako nang inumin ni Rake ang isang alak at naglagay agad doon.

Lumapit siya sakin. "I want it there," tinuro nito ang malapit sa dibdib ko.

Without questioning. Nilagyan ko ng asin ang parte na 'yon, he then lowered his head closer to my breast. My breath was becoming uneven.

It's been five years.. Five years. I could almost feel how his touch made me feel. How his tongue drive me nuts.

I closed my eyes. Ngunit walang Rake ako na naramamdaman. I could only sensed his breath against my skin.

"What?" Dumilat ako. His head was still bowed down to my breast. "Why are you examining it?"

He showed me his tongue and lets me see how he slide it down to my skin. Ininom ni Rake ang alak. "You really have changed."

Halos maubos na namin ang alak. We were not talking anymore. Dahil nag-iinit na ang pakiramdam ko. Halos malibot na namin ni Rake ang katawan ng isa't isa pero walang sumusuko samin.

He said, he would swim first before we go for round two. I was feeling dizzy watching him swim back and forth.

Lumakad ako papalapit sa glass swimming pool at umupo sa gilid ng hagdan. Rake looked like a professional swimmer. Sa laking tao nito, mukhang lahat nang makakalaban ni Rake malamang matatalo.

"Beat me here?" Umahon ng bahagya ang ulo ni Rake. "I underestimate you back there."

Tinutungga ko ang laman sa isang bote. Kailangan kong kumuha ng lakas ng loob. Saka ang alak, ang isa sa nagpapalimot sakin ng mga masasakit na nakaraan.

It was my bestfriend too before.

"I don't think I'll win this time. Mas malaki ka sakin." sabi ko sa kanya at tumungga nanaman.

"Okay... then." Lumangoy nanaman si Rake papalayo sakin.

Nakakaramdam na talaga ako ng pagkahilo. Kailangan ko na magbabad para mawala ito. It's how did it before.

Bumaba ako ng hagdan at nilubog ko bahagya ang ulo ko. Nakikita ko nanaman ang kwarto ni Rake at ang... Shit. Ericka. Why am I desiring him? Kahit na ilan beses na kami nag-sex ni Rake hindi parin mawala sa isip ko ang katawan niya.

Umangat ako at nilangoy ang kabilang side ng swimming pool. Hinayaan ko ang sarili ko mababad sa tubig na nanggagaling sa taas.

Napadilat ako nang parang may nakatingin sakin.

Bumungad ang mga mata ni Rake. "Ericka, wala pang nananalo satin."

"What do you want?" napaatras ako sa gilid ng swimming pool. Natatabunan kami ng tubig na bumabagsak sa taas.

"Of course. You."

Napalunok ako dahil wala na akong maatrasan. Mas bumibilis ang pagtibok ng puso ko. No matter how many men I slept with, Rake Alicante would always be the one who make me feel this way.

He puts his hand on my side, nothing touching any part of my body. "If I lose you this game. Atleast, I can have you," he said while lowering his face to mine. "Up you go."

"What?"

Napatingin si Rake sa katawan ko. He wasn't just looking at my breast. He was observing my tattoos.

He lowered down his face to kiss the french language tattoo. Napapikit ako.

"Ang dami mo nang tattoo, Ericka? What's its meaning this time?" Bumaba si Rake para pagmasdan ang tattoo ko sa gilid ng katawan. "Fallen angel and someone covering her mouth. Are you trap?"

I couldn't tell him. Baka iurong niya ang napagkasunduan namin kay Rebecka.

"No. Are you?"

Hindi niya ako sinagot. He kissed my tattoo one by one. I could feel him everywhere. Just like five years ago, it was as if he was praising my body like a goddess.

Naramdaman ko nanaman ang paghinga niya sa gilid ng dibdib ko. The air in my lungs was losing its shit. Hindi ako makahinga sa ginagawa niya.

I missed this. I missed him. I missed Rake Alicante there was no doubt in my mind.

He bit the side of my two piece bra, still not touching me. Napahinto ako lalo, inaabangan ko ang susunod na gagawin niya. Ibinaba ni Rake iyon gamit ang bibig niya.

"Ah Ericka... I can't get enough of you," his eyes was blazing while staring at my breast.

"B-baka may makakita satin."

"Let them be. Let them assumed how crazy we are." he dipped his head down to my breast and played it between his lips.

Rake was licking it like a mad man. He was encircling his tongue and biting it. Napahawak na ako sa ulo niya. I wanted to make it deeper. It's been what since the last time I did this? Three years ago.

"Ah Angel, you know the consequence, right?"

Hindi na rumerehistro sa utak ko kung ano ang magiging resulta ng ginagaw ni Rake. I just wanted him to feel against me.

"Please," I begged.

He then brought down the other side of my bra, still using his teeth. He was now playing with my other breast while kissing the right side.

Ipinulupot ko ang paa ko sa bewang ni Rake. Nararamdaman ko ang paglaki ng alaga niya. Mas dinikit ko pa ang katawan ko sa kanya.

"Ericka, you'll be the death of me."

"I don't care."

"You'll marry me right?" he asked. Hindi ako makasagot sa tanong niya. He sucked it harder. "Ericka, answer me."

"I-I. . ." I was out of word. My eyes were still closed and I could imagine him. Looking back at me, mad.

"Rebecka," Rake said. Blackmailing me.

"Rake, please..."

Rake's hand was still on my side, not touching me. I was benting my head already because of the pleasure he was giving me. When suddenly. There was a loud screamed.

"Mr. Alicante! Oh my god! Hindi ko sinasadya!" Gracia shouted in horror.