TEMPTING THE BEAST(COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 31

CHAPTER 31

HANNAH

When I woke up, the sun is already up in the sky. I could watch the whole city from the full height window. I remembered what I did last night with Apollo and to my surprise, I don't feel embarrass about it. We didn't go all the way but it's a great escape.

I sat in the bed and used the soft blanket to cover my nakedness. I glanced at the empty space beside me and Apollo wasn't there. My eyes turned on the bathroom door when I heard a click.

Apollo filled the doorway to the bathroom. His bare feet peeked out from underneath the hem of jeans that hung so low on his hips I wondered if he was wearing anything underneath them.

He'd lost the shirt and sweater and his rock-hard abs were on full display.

Good God...

It looked like someone had placed indentations next to his hips, and I wanted to lick those chiseled slopes and then move on to each hard ripple. The man had a body to worship.

"Good morning, kitten." Apollo was looking at me with so much heat, his eyes were practically burning holes in my skin.

I could feel him, I could sense the urgency of his wanting. His muscular torso was distracting, as was his tousled, dark hair and the way he was watching her.

"Do you want breakfast or busog ka na?" The side of his mouth pulled up into a grin, and he raised his eyebrows, challenging me.

A shiver ran down my spine. I had the feeling he was the kind of man who was used to getting what he wanted, especially from women.

"Last night was a disappointment." I said with a straight face.

He arched his brow. "Disappointment, huh? we were reported at the lobby because you're moaning so loud, kitten. They even know what my name is."

Namula ang aking mga pisngi at humigpit ang hawak sa blanket na tanging tumatakip sa kahubdan ko. "We didn't go all the way. Are you mocking me? Do you think I won't satisfy you just because I'm a virgin?!"

He sighed. He walked towards my side and kneel on the floor. His hand was so big that it enveloped mine. My breath caught in my throat. I wanted him to hold my hand. More than that, I wanted him to hold my body, to tell me it was okay.

And if he started to kiss me, and his hands were strong and held me tightly, that would be even better. But then the distant part of myself reasserted its existence, with an emphatic shock to my system. A jolt of fear went up my spine as I realized how close I was to crossing the line with him.

"Hannah, I want to this right this time." His voice was so gentle, it's soothing.

"Last week, I have everything in my hands. Now, I have nothing." I said in a cold voice. "I won't let myself suffer ever again."

"So what do you propose?"

"A relationship with no emotional involvement." I said as our eyes met.

Kumunot ang noo nito. "You only want physical relationship?"

"Yeah."

"Hindi mo ba gusto na ibigay sa mapapangasawa mo ang—"

"I no longer have an interest in getting married." Putol ko sa sasabihin niya. "Do we have a deal?"

His expression became soft. "Oh, how he ruined you."

"Is that your response? Ayaw mo? Marami naman akong mahahanap na iba d'yan."

He sighed. "Alright, I'll cooperate."

"If I feel an itch, let's meet." Binawi ko ang aking kamay mula pagkakahawak nito at tinangkang tumayo. Ngunit dahil sa kakaibang naramdaman sa pagitan ng aking hita ay nawalan ako ng balanse.

Mabilis na sinuportahan ni Apollo ang aking katawan. Bahagya nitong nahila ang blanket hanggang sa ang natakpan na lang ay ang aking ibabang bahagi. Ang mainit na kamay ni Apollo ay humaplos sa aking likod at halos mapaungol ako sa dampi niyon.

Sa isang iglap lang ay karga na ako nito at kumapit ako sa kanyang balikat. "H-How many fingers did you put in? Three?!"

"Only two." He laughed a little. "If we're going all the way, I have to, at least, put four."

"Four?! Ano ba 'yan? Upo?!"

Tumawa ito at hindi na nakipagtalo pa sa akin. Dinala niya ako sa banyo at ibinaba sa bathtub. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa blanket nang tangkang tatanggalin niya iyon.

"Come on, you can't take a bath while holding on to it." His smile was playful. "There's no need to be embarrassed. I saw and tasted all of you last night."

"I'm not embarrassed." Binitiwan ko ang blanket at itinapon iyon ni Apollo sa likuran niya. Binuksan nito ang faucet na naglalabas ng warm water.

I sighed when I felt the soothing warmth through my body. Isinandal ko ang ulo sa dulong bahagi ng tub at lumipat roon si Apollo. Hawak nito ang showerhead at maingat na binasa ang aking buhok. Ipinikit ko ang aking mga mata.

Ilang sandali lang ay naamoy ko na ang bango ng shampoo na ginamit nito sa aking buhok. Mahina akong umungol nang bigyan nito ng magagaan na masahe ang aking ulo.

"Don't moan or I'll get hard." He whispered on mg ear and I felt my back shivered.

Hindi ako umimik at hinayaan lang ito sa ginagawang serbisyo sa akin. Habang nakapikit ay biglang bumalik sa aking isipan ang matatamis na ngiti ni Harley. Ang mga sandali na masaya kami at kung paano ko ito sinagot. At higit sa lahat, naalala ko kung paano niya pinaramdam sa akin na ako na ang pinakamaswerteng babae sa buong mundo.

My mind doesn't want me to be at ease. And remembered the day Harley and I met last week. How he hugged me and said 'he's home.'

He told me that I'm his home. Liar. It was not long ago when he said that to me, and here I am. All alone.

Kahit nakapikit ay naramdaman ko ang mainit na luha na gumuguhit sa aking pisngi. Umupo ako at niyakap ang aking mga tuhod. Isinubsob ko ang aking noo sa mga braso ko at humikbi. I felt Apollo's arms encircled my body. Hindi ko napansin ang pag-upo nito sa aking likuran, nanatili lang itong tahimik habang nasa bisig niya ako.

Ngunit patuloy lang ako sa paghikbi, walang tigil. Bumubuhos na naman ang lahat. Nais kong pabilisin ang panahon upang matapos na ang aking paghihirap.

I have never felt alone and unwanted than right now. I want to ask Harley if I'm that easy to let go.

He said he loves me. That he truly loves me. Pero ano ang kulang? Saan ako ako nagkulang para hindi ako ang piliin niya? Handa naman akong kalimutan ang lahat. Kahit masakit, kahit alam kong may iba, kahit alam kong hindi ako ang nauna. Magbubulag-bulagan ako.

"How can you say good bye to someone you wish to spend your lifetime with?" I whispered between my sobs.

"It doesn't stop hurting, does it?" He said. "Giving someone the best of you and watching them choose someone else."

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UPLOADED: AUGUST 26 2015
REVISED: 07DEC2020

Here's another update since I can't sleep and I have nothing to do. Let's see if may katas pa 'yung utak ko tomorrow for another update.

SK❤️