#OLASweetNemesis

Chapter 28
Kisses

Hindi kalayuan ang high-end condo kung saan siya nakatira. It was only ten minutes away. O baka mukhang mabilis lang dahil walang traffic sa dinaanan namin at mabilis magpatakbo si Keno.

Pagka-park sa basement ay agad niyang pinatay ang makina ng sasakyan at tinanggal ang seatbelt. Dumiretso ako ng upo, pirming tumingin sa harap, at saka humalukipkip.

If he thinks I will just follow his order, then he's wrong! Hindi porket mahal ko siya, siya na ang masusunod sa akin. Matagal ko na siyang tinanggalan ng karapatan.

"Let's go," Keno said.

"No. I will not step out of your car. Take me home."

"Don't make this any harder for the both of us, Hari. I already told you—dito ka sa akin ngayong gabi. Your house is not a safe place for you right now. Siguradong alam nila kung saan ka nakatira."

"Then take me to a hotel!"

"There are threats to your life, Hari. Can you stop being stubborn for now?"

"I'm not being stubborn. I just think it's not right to stay with you."

"Bababa ka o bubuhatin kita paakyat sa taas?"

Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin, ngunit nanatili lang siyang nakatitig sa akin. I could see him losing his patience. Sa itsura niya pa lang, mukhang seseryosohin niya ang pagbuhat sa akin kapag hindi ako sumunod sa gusto niyang mangyari.

I quickly scanned the area. Malapit ang parking space niya sa elevator at staircase. Magkatabi lang iyon halos. Maybe I can just run to escape or what. Kunwari sasama ako sa kanya, pero tatakas ako!

I took a deep breath and unbuckled my seatbelt. Labag sa loob akong lumabas ng sasakyan kunwari. Agad din siyang sumunod. He tailed me closely on the way to the elevator.

I acted like I was such a good and obedient girl to him with a bit of an attitude. Nakasimangot ako't nakahalukipkip habang pinapanood ang pagpalit ng numbers sa maliit na LED screen ng elevator. Once it reached the floor basement where we were parked, inihanda ko na ang sarili.

I will run and escape. I once tried track and field during middle school, and I was a pretty fast runner. Kahit paapano'y confident ako na kaya ko siyang takasan, lalo na kung makarating ako sa lobby.

Nang bumukas ang pintuan ng elevator, nagkunwari akong pasakay roon. Naramdaman ko ang pagsunod agad sa akin ni Keno. Once I saw his foot step inside, I quickly turned away and was about to run after my life, but his firm hand caught my wrist in an instant.

Everything happened so fast. Keno effortlessly lifted me up and carried me like a sack. My stomach was pressed against his shoulder. Mahigpit ang kanyang hawak sa mga hita ko. Pumasok siya sa elevator nang mabuhat ako at pinindot ang pang-apat sa pinakamataas na floor sa condo.

Good thing I was wearing pants kundi nakitaan na ako!

"What the hell, Keno! This is kidnapping! Put me down! Mahuhulog ako!" I said and tried to fight him.

"Hindi ka mahuhulog kung hindi ka gagalaw."

"No! Hindi ako mahuhulog kung bibitiwan mo ako!"

"Tapos tatakas ka?"

"Makakatakas ba ako sa loob ng elevator?! Come on, Keno! Use your brain!"

"I'm using it now, that's why I'm not letting you go."

"What?!"

Nang makarating kami sa tamang palapag ay agad ding lumabas si Keno at pumasok sa loob ng unit niya habang buhat-buhat pa rin ako. Diretso ang lakad niya paakyat ng hagdanan. There was a loft in his unit kung nasaan ang master's bedroom at doon niya ako dinala. I didn't have time to survey the area because of my uncomfortable position, but it was spacious and luxurious at first glance.

Dahan-dahan niya akong binaba sa isang king-sized. Tiningala ko siya at kita ko kung paano niyang iritadong binuksan ang mga butones ng polo shirt. When I looked into his eyes with enough light, that was the only time I saw how bloodshot they were.

"You can sleep in my room tonight. Doon ako sa guest room. I'll ask your secretary to bring you clothes here for tomorrow, but I have white tees you can wear to sleep if you want to take a bath and change," he said without batting an eye. "I'll call your cousins and inform them that you're here with me. Baka nag-aalala sila sa 'yo."

"I don't want to sleep here. I want to go home or take me to a hotel," sabi ko, still stubborn as I didn't want to submit myself to him. "And I can call my cousins myself."

"Hari, pwede bang makinig ka muna sa akin kahit ngayon lang? I'm just concerned about your safety! I can't compromise and risk your life while the interrogation is ongoing!"

"Well, news flash, Keno! Let me refresh your mind that you need not to concern yourself with me anymore. You're already fired, remember? Kaya in the first place, wala ka naman dapat doon eh! Why were you there ba? Were you following me?"

"Really, Hari, huh?" Keno's jaw clenched. I could see him trying his best to stretch his patience. "Iyan talaga ang mas pinoproblema mo kaysa sa kaligtasan mo? You were almost ambushed or kidnapped! Hindi ba nagsi-sink in sa 'yo 'yon?"

I fell silent when he reminded me of that traumatic experience. I bit my lower lip and stopped talking back.

"Do you know how worried I was? Tangina, takot na takot din ako! I was so scared of losing you!"

The veins in his neck popped off as he let out his bottled emotions. Ganoon din ang sitwasyon sa kanyang mga braso. His clenched fists trembled as his frustration went to the roof.

"I thought about what I said that night... in Thailand... when you confessed..." dahan-dahan niyang sabi nang may diin. "Nagsisisi akong naging duwag ako. I thought I could still keep you close to me after choosing the safer path, pero hindi pala... I ended up losing you because I took you for granted... because I was a fucking coward to take a risk."

My breath hitched as he finally acknowledged his faults. I tried to look away, but he gently cupped my chin, guiding my gaze back to him. Hindi na ako nakaiwas nang magtama ang mga mata naming dalawa.

"But now, I'm done watching you from a distance." Keno took a step closer, overwhelming me with his presence. Napaatras ako at itinukod ang kamay sa kama bilang suporta. "This time, I'll be braver. I'll keep protecting you without losing you in the process. Mananatili ako sa tabi mo kahit na ipagtulakan mo ako. I won't go away, Hari. Dito lang ako."

Mariin kong kinuyom ang aking kamao at ibinaba ang direksyon ng tingin. Those were the words I wanted to hear back in Thailand. They sounded sweet but tasted bitter. Bakit kailangan pang umabot sa ganito?

"You think it'll be that easy?" I asked him, my voice hoarse. I tried keeping the walls I built around my heart intact. "You left me hanging, Keno. You made me feel like I wasn't worth the risk. You can't just show up again, say you regret it, and expect everything to fall back into place. Hindi basta-basta gano'n 'yon. It's not that easy."

"I know... I didn't expect it to be easy. I hurt you. I failed you and left you hanging. Kailangan kong paghirapang makuha ulit ang kapatawaran at tiwala mo," he said as determination flashed in his eyes. "But I've seen what life is like without you, and I don't want that. I don't care if I grovel. I don't care if you make things hard for me. This time, I will do anything to protect you and love you the way I should have from the start."

His warm hand reached out and cupped my cheek as his eyes locked into mine. I held my breath and swallowed hard, feeling the tension between us.

"If you'd let me... I'll make you feel how much I love you. I won't fail you again..." He breathed, and his lips slowly hovered inches from mine.

"Keno..." I whispered and rested my hand against his hard chest.

"Take me back, my Dela Vega... Please, take me back..."

His fingers grazed my cheek as they traveled down to my chin. Bahagya niyang inangat ang aking mukha. Mas lalong napaglapit ang mga labi namin.

"You're too close..." I said, but I didn't bother pulling away. I allowed him to stay that close to me. Nalasing ako ng mga mapupula niyang labi. Nanatili roon ang aking mga mata.

"Am I?" Keno asked softly, and I felt his warm breath touch my skin. Bumaba ang tingin niya sa mga labi ko. He placed his other hand behind my back to keep me in place as he tilted his head a bit. "Pwede ba?"

I opened my mouth a bit to speak, but no words came out as I hesitated. My mind was screaming at me to pull back, but I lost it when the walls I built around my heart started crumbling. Akala ko matibay ang pagkakagawa ko nito, ngunit hindi pala. Ang rupok pala.

"Hari..." His gaze lingered on me, searching for permission. Nanuyo ang lalamunan ko. "If you don't want this, stop me now."

Kinagat ko ang aking ibabang labi. Hindi ako nagsalita. I didn't stop him. I gave in. I couldn't fight it anymore.

Once I parted my lips, it was his cue to dive in and press his lips on mine. His hand slid to my waist and pulled me closer. I gasped and gripped on his shirt when he deepened the kiss.

Naramdaman ko ang unti-unting pagbaba ng likod ko hanggang sa tuluyan na akong nakahiga sa kama. Keno was on top of me. The taste of his lips and the warmth of his body ignited a fire inside me. Para akong uhaw na uhaw. Kahit na hirap makahinga, I didn't want to stop. I wanted more.

"Hari..." Keno breathed my name sensually in between our kisses.

I felt his hand crawling under my shirt until it reached my boob. An unrecognizable sound escaped my lips when his hand gently squeezed it. He groaned as if I just pulled a trigger and shot him hard.

Keno unfastened the button of my jeans. My breath hitched when he slid his hand inside, and his fingers brushed my clit.

"Keno!"

Tuluyan niyang hinubad ang square pants ko, leaving only my underwear on. He also unbuckled his belt and removed his pants quickly. And when he took off his shirt, I bit my lip upon seeing his bare skin. He's undeniably hot. Wala kang maipipintas sa katawan niya.

I did my part and removed my top as well. I was about to remove my bra when he suddenly pinned both my arms to the bed and whispered huskily, "Let me do it for you."

Muli niya akong hinalikan pagkatapos sabihin 'yon at siya na mismo ang nagtanggal ng aking bra. I've kissed a man before, but never in the way he kissed me, touched me, and made me feel so loved.

I hooked my arms around his neck, pulling him closer. His tongue entered my mouth when I gave him access. While he was busy exploring every corner of my lips and dancing with my tongue, his hand massaged my breast.

"Keno, ugh..." I couldn't help moaning his name out of pleasure.

"Hmm?"

Bumaba ang kanyang halik papunta sa aking dibdib. He sucked on my nipple before his lips traveled further down. Kasabay ng pagbaba ng labi niya ay ang paghubad niya rin sa aking underwear.

"Keno, wait..." Before I could stop him so I could prepare, his tongue was already playing with my clit. Ang isang kamay niya'y umangat ulit sa dibdib ko. He skillfully took care of my sensitive parts.

I gripped his hair tightly and pushed my hips up. Hinawakan naman ni Keno ang bewang ko at ipinirmi.

"Stay still, Hari," sabi niya habang namumungay ang mga mata.

Napakunot ang noo ko. I didn't know what came into me when I pushed and turned him over with all my strength. I took advantage of the moment he wasn't fully focused. Nagulat siya sa ginawa ko.

"Hari—" Keno inhaled sharply, not expecting me to be aggressive.

"You're not my boss... not when you're the one under me." I raised an eyebrow and smirked when I positioned myself on top of him. I slowly removed his boxers.

I swallowed hard as my confidence wavered upon seeing his proud glory. I suppressed my expression and let curiosity overrule my sanity. I stroked his erection, and it immediately pulsated in my hand. Mas lalo rin itong uminit, lalo na nang nagsimula akong gumalaw.

He let out a soft, breathless moan. Seeing him with so much pleasure gave me so much excitement. I licked my lower lip before I finally lowered my head to claim him in my mouth.

"Hariette... Fuck..." His eyes shut tightly after whispering my name like a prayer.

Ginalingan ko lalo. I continued licking and stroking his member at the same time. I didn't stop, as it surprisingly brought pleasure to my body. It was a different kind of pleasure compared to when he was the one doing me.

"Damn it..." he murmured before he caught me off guard.

Ibinalik niya ako sa posisyon ko kanina. A quiet gasp escaped my lips. Tiningala ko siya nang muli siyang pumaibabaw sa akin. He was sweating, his breath ragged. Umigting ang kanyang panga habang marahang ipinaghiwalay ang mga hita ko.

I bit my lower lip in anticipation. The tip of his manhood teased my entrance, gesturing to penetrate.

"This may hurt a little..." he said softly, warning me of what was about to come. "Tell me if I need to slow down, okay?"

Agad akong tumango. I didn't want him talking. I just wanted to feel him inside me. Inabot ko ulit ang kanyang leeg at saka muling inangat ang bewang.

"Baby, you're making it harder for me to be gentle."

"You don't need to be," wala sa sarili kong sabi.

"Fuck..." His grip tightened around my waist as he slowly pushed himself inside me.

I held my breath, feeling him filling me inch by inch. Humigpit din ang kapit ko sa kanyang mga braso. They were hard as rock.

The pleasure overpowered the pain that I was supposed to feel for the first time. I closed my eyes and let out a moan when the discomfort completely melted into different sensations I couldn't explain.

"Keno, please... I want more..." I pleaded, not recognizing my own voice.

"Damn it. I love you..." sabi niya bago tuluyang ipinasok nang buo ang kanya sa akin.

Napayakap ako sa kanya. Keno sat and pulled me up to sit on his lap. I gasped when I felt him reach the deeper part of me. Our eyes leveled each other. Before I could bite my lip, he already dove in for a kiss and slowly rocked me.

"Oh, Keno!"

Bumilis ang pagpasok-labas niya sa akin. I tilted my head back, feeling the pleasure rising. Keno started kissing my neck when he saw access. The warmth coming from his lips intensified the pleasure I felt. Nakakabaliw.

Each pulse of his arousal sent shivers down my spine. Unti-unti rin siyang lumalaki.

Keno stopped his kisses as he gently laid me back down on the bed. He buried his face in the crook of my neck and inhaled deeply while picking up his speed.

"Baby, I'm close..." He breathed shakily.

Hinigpitan ko ang yakap sa kanya. My breath hitched as a wave of pleasure surged inside me. I dug my nails into his skin, pressed my body against him, and matched his rhythm. Every time the tip of his manhood kissed my womb, it pushed me closer to the edge.

"Oh my God, Keno!" I crossed my legs around his waist as I reached my limit. He pounded even faster and harder, not stopping until hot liquid filled me inside.