Beyond The Rules (𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙏𝙀𝘿) ¦ Book 1

CHAPTER 35

Yoshio's Point of View

“Papa!” Sabay na sigaw ng dalawang anak ko. Huminga akong malalim, pinilit kong ‘wag lumingon. Pag dating sa dalawa kong anak na sina Miizumi at Mizuki mahina ang loob ko.

Patawarin niyo ako mga anak, hindi sinasadya ni papa ang lahat ng ‘to. Balang araw ay malalaman niyo kung bakit ako nagka ganito.

It was almost 8 in the evening when I slid into the seat of my car, its familiar scent pulling me back to countless other nights that started just like this. I pinned the location where I was supposed to meet Nalu.

My heart raced as I thought about her, a cocktail of emotions coursing through me excitement and nervousness. Tonight felt different; it felt alive.

Just a few minutes before reaching Secret Mirage Suites, my phone buzzed with a notification. I glanced down. The moment I saw her name flash across the screen, a rush of warmth flooded my cheeks

"Meet me at the lobby. See you!"

Reading those words made my heart skip a beat as I envisioned her waiting for me, a smile playing on her lips. The thrill of anticipation mixed with a heady dose of desire, stirring something deep within me that wanted to rush ahead and just be with her already.

I parked the car and stepped out, the cool evening air wrapping around me like a blanket. The lobby was bustling with life couples checking in, groups of friends laughing, the distant sounds of clinking glasses from the nearby bar. But all I could focus on was finding Nalu.

There she was, leaning against a pillar, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders. She wore a fitted dress that hugged her curves perfectly. Our eyes locked, and my breath caught in my throat. She smiled, and it lit up the entire space around us.

“Hey, you made it! Akala ko hindi mo na ako sisiputin.” Nalu said, her voice a melody amidst the background noise.

As I approached, an electric tension charged the air between us. Without thinking, I reached out to brush a strand of hair behind her ear, my fingers lightly grazing her soft skin. Her smile widened, and I could see a hint of mischief in her eyes.

“Of course, I wouldn’t miss tonight for anything,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady despite the butterflies dancing wildly in my stomach.

We made our way to the room. The ambiance shifted as soon as we stepped inside; the door clicked shut behind us, sealing away the world outside.

Without a word, we instinctively stepped closer, our bodies drawn together by an unseen force.

It started with a tentative touch a hand on the small of her back, pulling her into me as I leaned closer, our lips almost touching. Then, in an instant, the dam broke. The kiss was deep, hungry, filled with a longing that made my head spin. It was everything I had imagined and more.

Bigla siyang kumawala sa labi ko, “Sir, hindi ko alam kung papaano ko sisimulan…” Malungkot na sabi ni Nalu, kung kaya’t nag iba ang itsura ng mukha ko at niyakap ko siya to make herself comfortable.

“Hanggang ngayon Sir pa rin ang tawag mo sa akin love. Ang seryoso mo naman masyado nagmumukha tuloy akong matanda.” My lips pouted.

“Hmm… Nagtatampo naman ang mahal ko.” Mas lalo niyang idiniin ang kanyang sarili at ginulo ang buhok ko. Napangiti ako dahil sa ginawa niyang ‘yon.

Nagulat ako ng halikan niya akong muli at mas naging agresibo si Nalu.

Fuck! I missed these lips.

Our hands explored, tracing the curves and contours we had craved to touch.

I pulled back for a moment, gazing into her eyes, searching for any hint of hesitation.

“I'm leaving soon, love. Hindi ko alam kung papaano ko tatakasan ang parents ko. Can I just stay beside you? Ayokong sumama sa kanila sa Ireland.” Huminto ang mundo ko ng marinig ko ang sinabi niyang ‘yon.

“Ha? Ba—bakit daw?” Naguguluhan kong tanong kay Nalu.

“Doon na lang daw ako mag-aral at para ilayo nila ako sa’yo.” Nakita kong napayuko siya at nakayukom ang kanyang kamao.

I just stared myself out of nowhere at pinipilit kong maging maayos sa harapan niya but I really fucking can't. Kung ako ang tatanungin, hindi rin ako papayag na ilayo siya sa akin.

“Ever since in my life, kahit alam ko namang mali ang lahat, naging masaya ako kasi ikaw lang nagparamdam sa akin ng totoong pagmamahal. Sorry, ku—” Nalu kissed me deeply, her lips capturing mine with a fervor that sent electricity coursing through my veins. I could scarcely believe how quickly the world around us faded, the mundane sounds of the night disappearing until it was just the two of us, suspended in this moment.

As our kisses grew more passionate, I became aware that somehow, our clothes had vanished, leaving only the warmth of our skin. I marveled at how beautiful she looked under the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the window, illuminating every curve and contour.

With a gentle push, Nalu sent me sprawling onto the bed, and before I could gather my thoughts, she climbed on top of me. The weight of her body felt both comforting and thrilling, grounding yet exhilarating. Our gazes locked, and I could see the flicker of fire in her eyes, her confidence lighting up the room in a way that made my heart race.

"Are you ready?" she asked softly, her voice a mere whisper that resonated within me.

I nodded, my breath hitching in anticipation. It wasn’t just about the physical closeness; it was the connection we shared, the unspoken bond that stirred something deep within. I could see in her eyes that we were both teetering on the edge of something profound, and instinctively, I reached up to tuck a stray hair behind her ear.

“I’ve never felt like this with anyone,” I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. It was true. This was more than just attraction; it was a deep-seated need to be close to her, to explore the emotional landscape that was only just beginning to unfold between us.

Nalu’s expression softened, and she leaned down, brushing her lips against mine again, this time more tenderly, as if tasting the sweetness of the moment. “Neither have I,” she breathed against my lips, and the vulnerability in her admission unraveled something inside me.