My Ex, His Dad

Chapter 16

Nasa garden si Tita Elise ng lapitan ni Camille. Magpapaalam siya dito kung pwede siyang lumbas na magdinner kayong gabi. Nahihiya man siya na iiwan na naman niya si Aj but she promise Melissa.

"Mom,"sabi ni Camille kay Tita Elise," can I ask you something?"

Hininto nito ang pagdidilig sa orchids niya."What's wrong Iha? Problems?"

" Ummm.....i don't want you think na umaabuso ako sa generosity ninyo...."

" Honey, we will never think of that,"sabi agad nito na hinawakan ang kamay ni Camille."What is it?"

"Makikiusap sana ako if I could leave Aj tonight with you. I invited Stu to go out for a dinner. Nagkatampuhan yata sila ni Melissa and......"

"And you are trying to patch them up. Naku, ang dalawang yan. Mula pa ng bata ang mga yan, very close na. Palibhasa kasa- kasama ni Luke si Stu kahit saan at tangay tangay nila si Melissa."sabi nito." Go ahead honey, don t worry about Aj. He is in good hands."

Sunod ay tinawagan nito si Stu. Nagulat ito ng tumawag si Camille.

"Dinner?"gulat na tanong nito." Elle, elle, hindi ako in love sa'yo. Are you in love with me? Alam ba ni Lu ito? Ayokong magselos sa akin yon. Mapapatay ako non"

Tumatawa si Camille. "Ang arte mo! I need to talk to you about something important and no, I am not in love with you, Please, have dinner with me tonight,"sabi ni Camille.'And Stu , please don't tell anybody about this .

" Okay,"sagot nito na tumatawa din." Dinner sound good. I'll pick you up?"

" No, ill just meet you kung saan mo gusto,"sabi ni Camille. Stu told her where to meet her."And Stu, please don't say anything to Luke. This just between you and me"

They were in Le Bar. Steven does look very handsome.But Camille was thinking that Luke is so much more good looking. She stopped herself. Of course she would think that! Steven gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. They sat down and ordered food.

" Nakakagulat naman ang dinner invitation, Ne-nerbiyos tuloy ako. Baka akala mo eh, in love ako sa'yo. I mean, you are gorgeous Elle but like I said, Luke will kill me. Maybe in another life "biro nito.

" Shut up. Okay, let's get it one thing straight right now, I don't love you and I hope you are not in love me with,"she joked.

Tumawa ito. " If I am in love with you, napatay na yon with fear of what Luke might do to me if he finds out. He doesn't like to share"

She smiled. She doesn't think Luke feels that way anymore but didn't say anything.

"So what was this all about? If you are going to ask about Luke, be warned, I am a loyal friend and will never kiss and tell," he joked again.

Camille smiled." I know, 'she said." But seriously, I wanted to talk to about something, I know I have no right to butt in but you guys are one of those people that I love and care so much."

Steven grew serious and somehow anticipating what she will say.

" Issa told me what happened between you two,"sabi ni Camille.

Steven took a deep breath."Was she upset, was she mad at me?"

"Stu, what happened? Talk to me,'sabi ni Camille.

He looked so lost." I- I never t-told anybody about this and y-you w-will be the first."sabi nito and took a deep breath again." Here it goes,......I love Melissa. I loved her for a long time now not as a little sister but really love her. I didn't realize this til about 3-4 years ago. But I could not tell her, Im afraid to hear what she has to say and at the same time afraid to tell Luke. These are the two important person in my life, I will be losing them if ......if......"

Camille held his hand. She didn't know it was this deep. So kahit nong sila pa ni Luke, ay mahal na pala nito si Melissa. She admired Steven's restraint and love for her. Melissa had a boyfriend way back then. It must be didfficult for him to see that.Her heart went out to Steven.

" When she kissed me that night, di ko napigilan ang sarili ko, Elle. It took a all of my strength to stop. I know she was drunk but I should have not taken advantage. She trusted me,"sabi ni steven.

" Stu,you had a girlfriend when Luke and I were together though,"sabi ni Camille."Does that mean you don't love that girl.....Amaya?'

" I had a girlfriend. I broke up with her, remember , then just dated whoever but......it never last long,"sabi ni Steven sadly.

" Why don't you tell her then, Issa. Tell her how you feel. You never know......" sabi ni Camille.

" I think I need to ask permission from Luke first. Out of respect. His like a brother to me, Elle,"sabi ni Steven." It scares me that I would lose him as a brother , a friend and pati si Issa if they knew the truth."

"Stu, life is full of gambles and challenges. You will never know until you try. Luke loves you like a brother. He may get mad at you but he will eventually understand,"reassure ni Camille.

He took another deep breath.' I'll think about it,"sabi nito after while."When and if I do tell him, will you be there? You know Luke's temper. But if you are around......you always know how to calm, soothe him....."

Camille sighed. She wished it was true but she could not make a promise to Steven she doesn't know if she can keep. Me, soothe or calm Luke, I don't know about that.

" I cant promise Stu. I will if I can,"nasabi na lang niya

Pag-uwi niya ay walang Luke na nag-aabang. Hmmmm.....tulog na siguro ito. Aj is sleeping with Tita Elise. Tumuloy si Camille sa kwarto. Nagshower muna ito, pagkatapos ay nagbihis ng pampatulog.

She was getting drowsy when she felt somebody behind her and turned. Luke is in the bed with her.

" Babe...." was all he said and leaned and kissed her. His mouth invaded hers, caresses every corner. It started as slow. kiss that deepened. She couldn't help herself. She always had been weak whenever Luke kisses her. Her whole body, her whole senses responded. Luke' was kissing her and his hand was unbuttoning her pajama top. She wasn't wearing a bra tonight thinking that she is sleeping alone anyway. Luke cupped her breast while still kissing her. Her body arched from pleasure. Then his mouth started kissing her neck, her earlobes that sent fire all over her body. Then his mouth went even lower and kissed her breast. She was almost stopped breathing.

Then she realized what is happening. " Luke, luke... stop... stop...." she was saying.

" Shhh.... maririnig ka nina Mommy," he threatened her. And started kissing her again in her neck, down her breast, her belly. She was could not help herself but stifle a moan. Luke slowly pulled her pajama bottom down and caressing her down in her core.Luke kissed her mouth or she would have screamed from the sensation. This is what was like the first time they had made love. The same sensation she felt. She didn't notice Luke taking off his shorts. He was now naked and on top of her. When he entered, she was beside herself.She never had done it with anybody but him. Luke was thrusting slow and gently that was driving her crazy with this exquisite sensation. And then it became more ardent bringing both of them to the one final ecstasy. She almost screamed his name but Luke's mouth was on hers. Both breathless and exhausted.