Silent Tears

chapter 21

It was already six thirty in the morning when they arrived at the where the convention will be held.  The hotel looks grand with its wide foyer matched  a delicate color with a combination of cream and mocca paints.  Very calm ambiance,  suitable for some relaxing stay.  In the other end found an open space of green grass sorrounded by tall tress providing some shade to the coffe tables spread all though the place.  Looks like an open space  coffee shop.
She is occupied appreciating the place when she overheard Daniel and receptionist  talk about hotel rooms. 
"There all occupied for now sir.  Meron festivity din kasing kasabay ngayon sir kaya full accomodation ang hotel."  Sabay abot ng key card kay Daniel.
"I understand.  We won't mind." sending his triumphant smile.
"Teka-"  she was about to protest.  Too late.  He is already dragging her to towards the elevator bringing along the valuable things.  He let the bellboy bring the luggages later on.
They were inside the elevator when he finally speak.
"Hon c'mon.  No need to be mad.  Puno lahat ng hotel rooms dito.  May annual activity dito sa Puerto Prinsesa kaya di na tayo makakuha ng extra room."
"Nakakainis ka talaga Daniel! Argggh!" Nakakuyom na ang kanyang kamao sa sobrang inis.
He looked at her sideways in amusement. 
"What?" she snapped.
"Hon, huminahon ka.  I won't bite don't worry.  Nakakasakit ka naman na ayaw mo akong makasama.  I think i should reward the organizer of this convention.  Sinabay pa talaga nila sa peak season." he proudly said.
Hinampas niya sa braso ang lalaki. 
"Ouch! Hon, ang brutal mo yata ngayon.  Nakakatakot naman tumira sa Paris pagka gayon."  biro nito sa kanya.
Inirapan nya ito.  Aksaya masyado sa lakas niya ang pakipagtalo dito.  Di niya maintindihan ang sarili.  May halong excitement na magkasama sila sa iisang kwarto sa loob ng limang araw.  Tumigil ka at lumalandi ka na Cassandra, kastigo niya sa sarili.

He hotels looks more magnificent than in the ground floor.  The room is painted with pale yellow and white color.  There is floor to ceiling glass wall with a sliding door connecting to a small balcony, a king size bed, flatscreen television, dresser, light brown and maroon curtain that fall to the floor.  She caught her breath feeling the arms of Daniel wrap arond her body.  Dapat hindi niya hinayaan na maging ganito sila ka intimate.  Dapat umalis na siya dito sa kwarto at hindi sila mapag-isa.  Pinikit niya ang mga mata nang maramdaman ang halik sa kanyang batok.  Bakit ba kasi naka messy bun pa ako. Urg!
"I know gutom ka na.  Nagpa room service na ako. Breakfast na tayo." malambing na sabi sa kanya ng binata. Wala na,  delikado na tayo nito.  Aminin niya.  Hindi mahirap magalin si Daniel.  Gaano man niya labanan ang kanyang damdamin para sa binata ay di niya makayanan lalo na ganito pa sila kalapit sa isa't isa.

Pinagsaluhan nilang dalawa ang breakfast na inorder ni Daniel.  Masarap ang pagkain na serve ng hotel.  Maganang kumain ang dalawa, siguro kasi pareho sila pagod. 

"Hon, you might want to take rest.  Pwede naman kasi mamaya pa alas dos tayo magsisimula."  he told her as he put his laptop on top of the table.  Nilabas na rin niya ang mga papeles from his suitcase.  Kasama kasi silang dalawa as speakers ng convention.
She went inside the walk in closet and change her to confortable clothes before going to bed.  Pagod nga siya.  Di niya namalayan na nakatulog na pala siya. 
Its already past lunchtime when she woke up.  Naging masarap naman ang tulog niya.  Maya't maya bumukas ang pintuan at iniluwa si Daniel na mukhang nakapagpaligo na at naka semi-formal attire na.  He us wearing a button down white shirt tucked inside a semi fit dark blue pants.  She avoid looking at his lower pants.  She bite her lower lip as different emotion enveloped her.

He put a paper bag of food he bought from a restaurant.  Alam niya na gutom na ang dalaga.  Kanina, natutukso na siyang halikan ito ngunit ibayong pagpigil ang ginawa na kasi ayaw niya lalo lumayo ang loob ng dalaga.  Kaya napagpasyahan niyang mag cold shower twice just to cool-off himself.

"Saan ka galing?" pinagsisihan niya kung bakit pa ito naitanong kay Daniel. Ay ang tanga nito.  Bakita naman interesado ka kung saan nagpupunta yan?  Kastigo niya sa sarili.
"Bumili ako ng lunch tsaka I also check for the event later on.  Buti na yung sigurado.  Baka mamaya meron silang last minute changes." He explained.  Ang pinaka ayaw niya ay yung kulang sa preparation ang host ng event katulad ng kakulangan sa hotel room for the participants.  Buti na lang pabor sa kanya ang pangyayari.  Napailing na lang siya habang nakangiti.
"Oh ano naman ang ikina ngiti-ngiti mo diyan, huh?" mataray na tanong no Cassandra.  Naku! May binabalak ito tiyak.  Lagot ka talaga sa akin lalaki ka.
"I'm happy that you're awake now.  Lunch na tayo?" balewala lang niya ang pagtataray nito. 

Naging okay naman ang umpisa ng event.  Day one nila ay ang introduction of the convention, its purpose, objectives and the likes.  Katulad ng mga bagong offerings sa larangan ng multi media, fashiom design at print ads.  Ito pala yung PRINT AD CONVENTION.  Participated by advertising companies,  modelling agencies, at fashion industry.  This is also participated and sponsored by companies like them.  The convention are full of exciting activities such as exhibit of finished products of different art design, tatoo artists and their work, fashion design of promising new designers.  She was also given time to have a short talk as their company is one of the pillars in fashion industry.  While Daniel talks about handling multi-company and its challenges. 

They went inside the hotel room and she felt tired on their fourth day plus the spirit of alcohol from the drinks she consumed.  The activity is indeed enjoyable and memorable for each of the participants. Kakatapos lang ng formal dinner nila as a part of the event.  May kaunting formal gathering sa last day.  Bukas may kanya-kanya ng personal na lakad ang bawat participants.  Tipsy na rin siya sa nainom na wine kanina.  Daniel guided her inside the room. 
"Kaya ko na."  she tried to walk straight.
"Opps! Sorry, naapakan ba kita?" she asked him with hooded eyes.  The other one stayed silent and just stared at her intently.  He descended his head and claimed her lips with too much passion.
"Hmmm..." as she pressed her body towards him.
His embrace becomes tighter because of her body language. Cassandra,  you will definitely be the death of me, he told himself as he deepend the kiss.  Her body is soft and warm as ever. I cannot hold myself anymore.  My seductress, tonight you will be mine.