Hide And Seek With Mr. Devil

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Ezyele Romeo De Niro.

She was annoyed when I called her my woman. Well, I love watching her reactions so I didn't think of it too much. It's actually a plan in this night. Use a room, meeting this men, and have women to enjoy but all my plans changed last minute ever since I saw her. At first, gusto ko lang s'yang asarin at takutin but I'm disappointed as she said I am not the reason why she's here.

Inviting her in this room is not a bad idea since it's a win-win situation. Maoobserbahan ko s'ya at alam ko ang mga galaw n'ya and on the other hand, she knows the transaction at malalamang she's the reason why we are all here in this room.

I laughed when she grip my neck too hard. Pinisil ko naman ang baywang n'ya para balaan s'yang hindi lang ako ang hawak n'ya. Anytime, pwede n'ya akong sakalin or gumawa s'ya ng move to kill me and by that time, I can also use all my strength to slam her and kill her instead.

"Don't try anything funny, Ms. Nightshade.", I said, respectfully. She just smiled with ridiculously tempting charm. Damn. That lips is too beautiful. I looked at the guard who entered na pinapanood lang kami at hinihintay ang sunod kong sasabihin. "Ask them if they want one.", tamad kong sabi at tumingin ulit kay Artiona.

She's staring at those businessmen and I guess she is investigating them. Though busy, I could tell that she's still feeling me. Habang nakatingin sa kanya ay naisipan kong tanggalin ang mask na nakatakip sa mata ko. It's bothersome and baka bumakat pa sa muka ko. She immediately looked at me and I smiled.

"What?", I asked innocently. Tinitigan n'ya lang ako kaya naman mapang-asar ko s'yang tinignan. "I know. I'm handsome.", biro ko at wala namang nagbago sa reaksyon n'ya.

"You are. Looking like a handsome devil in disguise.", marahan n'yang sagot. Para namang huminto ang paghinga ko nang sabihin n'ya 'yon at maramdaman ko ang init ng hininga n'ya sa pisngi ko. Malambing n'ya ring sinuklay ang buhok ko sa likod at hindi ko mapigilang hindi mapahanga sa kanya.

I want her.

I licked my lips and looked at her eyes, and then trace it to her nose, and stopped at her lips. Those thin red lips. I didn't know red can be this seductive.

"You, really.. I now know why they cannot capture you at all.", nakangisi kong sabi at saka pinanood s'yang ngumiti. While looking at her, I realized she fits perfectly inside my arms. She's sitting comfortably like even though she knows how dangerous I am, she could protect herself. I don't find it as mockery, I find it amazing.

Our little conversation got interrupted by women. Pinapasok sila nang guard and nagsikuha naman ang mga negosyanteng 'to nang kani-kanilang gusto. I find them disgusting find this is how things work. Looks like Artiona is not affected at all and she's just staring at them. Some women are also looking at this woman in my arms— envious about her position.

"Mr. De Niro, about the casino..", paninimula nang isa at napatingin naman ako sa kanya. I guess he is a CEO in the food industry. I don't know why he joined this men but looks like his intentions is not about his business but about his hobbies.

Deretso ko s'yang tinignan.

He continued. "When will the construction of it around Manila? Or are you still finishing the one in the Singapore?", he asked like mocking me. Mukang sa kanilang lahat, s'ya ang pinaka may pera. Looks like this will be the one who will push me someday.

I smirked. "Oh? How did you know?", I asked like I still didn't find out how this man is watching me too.

Ngumiti s'ya at humawak sa babaeng pinili n'ya. "Well.. you know. I just know.", mapang-asar n'yang sabi. Hindi ko naman s'ya binigyan ng kahit na anong emosyong gusto n'yang makita.

"Is that so?", inosente kong tanong at sumadal sa kinauupuan ko. I noticed the hair strand na nasa balikat ni Artiona. Mabagal ko 'yong inabot at sinundan naman n'ya 'yon ng tingin. I hold it and swirl it in my fingers. "Why didn't I know that then?", balik kong tanong at napansin ko ang pagkunot ng noo nang negosyanteng 'to. Artiona is just listening and looks like she knows what I am talking about.

Mukang naguluhan naman ang CEO na 'to at kinuha ang phone n'ya. Looks like he talked to someone the gulat na napatingin sa kanya.

"How—? No way.", gulat n'yang tanong habang nakatingin pa din sa cellphone n'ya.

"I bought your building around Manila. You didn't know?", sambit ko na mukang ipinagtaka ng iilang naroon sa kwarto. "That building is not yours. You are just a King's puppet, right?", dagdag ko pa at hindi naman s'ya nagsalita.

Investigating before meeting these people are one of the best tactics I have in my mind everytime. Trusting someone is the hardest thing when doing the most dangerous thing. That's the human nature. Kapag mabuti ang gagawin, everyone can be a hero. They will looked up to those who stand and fight. The trust is trusted but when people are making crimes, even your family can be your worst enemy.

I wanted to laughed at his face but that will looked rude. I just ignore him and looked again at Artiona. She's still beautiful as ever but sad to say, I am wicked to all.

"M-Mr. De Niro..", panimula n'ya at hindi ko na s'ya binigyan pa ng dahilan para magsalita.

"Guard!", sigaw ko at agad namang pumasok 'yung nakabantay sa labas. They are all looking at my movements and watching me like I am in some kind of movie. How amazing to speak with weaks.

"Sir.", bigay galang n'ya.

"Give me another lady. I don't want to be with her anymore.", I said then looked at Artiona who looks like she wanted to kill me. She stared at me for a minute pero nang lalapitan na s'ya ng guard ay tumayo na s'ya at taas noong tinignan ako. "Want a word?"

She smiled and raised her hand then gently put her index finger in my chin. I didn't expect that.

"I will never forget this, De Niro.", she warned me.

I grin. "Don't forget me then."