Trieja: Jake And Josh [Under Revision]

Chapter 59

Being an Escort means having a luxurious life. Others would think that it's absurd, delusional, and suicidal. A dignity crusher. Principle destroyer. Insanely insatiable. Most people would think that you're just another whore. But in Claire's case, it's something moral. Something worth sacrificing your whole being.

Choices that are laid upon us will never be easy. Life has always been difficult, yet it's only fair for it to be that way.

And being in Herbert's arms proved it.

He never let any opportunity of holding Claire close to him slip away. His tight hold on her waist screamed possessiveness. The way his fingers caress the side of her in an up-and-down manner made her so still and unnerving. She stayed putting up a show as the guests of the Tiburcia couple: Herbert and Demián, congratulate Herbert with his successful transaction with a big company; Mariano Holdings.

Faking a smile, pretending to look so pleasant as they hug her in front of the crowd — as if they're all assuming that Herbert and Claire are two people who will soon tie the knot — the Formal party turned into a congratulatory event. Of course, who wouldn't think that way if — at the opening of the ceremony — Herbert introduced her to all of these people as his fiancé?

"This is not written in the contract." Claire informed, still forcing herself to smile while two old couples walk passed them.

"Kailangan pa ba ng kontrata for that to happen?", Herbert moved his body to face her. He was grinning, head slowly inching closer before planting a quick, soft kiss on her lips. "Besides, I know for sure that you'll be my wife." His face still lingered inches away ... lips sensually grazing hers.

Saglit na natigilan si Claire as her body felt electrocuted by Herbert's touch. Gulat siya dahil sa ginawang paghalik nito sa kanya... ng walang paalam. Eventually, a mischievous grin curved on her lips, fooling Herbert into thinking that she fell for his "cheesy" pickup line.

This man doesn't really understand that Claire is no one's wife — or future wife, huh?They are, indeed, delusional just like how Sasha perceived them to be.

Seeing how confident he looked, Claire's deep and seething rage towards the likes of him — men who enjoyed toying women — enraptured her, like the Yellowstone Caldera waiting to explode and wipe out humanity. Cheeks reddening, she decided to give him the benefit of the doubt. But as she stealthily scan his boyish grin and sardonic hooded eyes, Claire continued the pretend.

Plastering a sweet, loving smile at him — just as she practiced — her mind has already decided. Completely heightening Herbert's hopeful desire to choose him instead of the others.

Claire will push through with the plan.

She inched her face closer to his. Her lips grazed the seam of his red, thin lips teasing him more. Gratification run down her spine when she felt his body stiffened up at the slight touch of their dry mouth.

"We'll see... " she whispered in the most arousing and erotic manner as she could... pushing Herbert even further to her trap.

Bumilis ang paghinga ni Herbert dahil sa init ng hangin na lumabas sa bibig ni Claire. Her hot breath fanned his ear erotically. Suddenly, he remembered what Demián told him before he fetched Claire in Adriano's condo.

"She's a living lit-up match, and we're her supply of gasoline. One touch, and we'll terribly explode."

Katulad ng paglalim ng gabi ay siyang pagdilim ng kwartong pinasukan nina Herbert at Claire. Mapusok ang galawan ng kanilang mga labi. Nababalot ng init ay pagnanasa ang bawat haplos nilang dalawa sa isa't isa. Tanging halinghing at malalakas na ungol ang maririnig sa kwarto habang nagsisipag-alisan ang mga damit sa kanilang katawan.