Cassidy Hurdiss intentionally broke the heart of the one man who has always loved her. She had to set him free so he could fulfill his lifelong dream to be a successful business tycoon in New York City.
Four years later, Aaron Ceyx Monteverde come...
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"Heto, buti mayroon pang spare sa bahay." Mang Carding—Aling Pacing's husband—handed Aaron the blue and white jersey. Aaron stared at it for a moment and instantly a frown materialized on his face.
"Una na ako ha. Galingan mo mamaya, hijo."
I smiled at him and muttered my thanks. He exited the house and I heard the door close with a loud thud. When I turned, I saw Aaron still frowning at the jersey.
"What's wrong?" hindi ko napigilang itanong. His eyes shot up as he met my gaze. There was a hint of confusion in his eyes. He held up the jersey.
"What about it?" I asked, hoping that he would give me a direct answer.
"Bakit BREEZY BOYS ang pangalan ng team? These people are nuts."
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Hindi parin maalis sa mukha ni Aaron ang iritasyon nang isuot niya ang jersey. I wanted to laugh my ass off but I don't want to offend him.
"It looks... okay," I commented.
"I hate it. I'm not a breezy boy," naiinis niyang pahayag. I let out a chuckle. Damn, he looks adorable!
"'Yong team no'ng Kiev na 'yon, Jaguars. Tapos ito, Breezy Boys? What kind of sick joke is this?" he caterwauled.
"Stop bellyaching. Pumunta ka na ro'n. Kanina ka pa pinapatawag ni Mang Carding." Tinaasan niya ako ng kilay. I did the same.
"Hindi mo ba ako sasamahan?" he queried, brows creased as usual. I shrugged. "Nah. You're old enough to go there alone." I uttered.
He shot me daggers. "What I mean is, hindi mo ba panonoorin ang laro? Don't you wanna watch me whip that arrogant Kiev's butt?"
"Stop acting like a jealous boyfriend, Aaron Ceyx Monteverde."
He rolled his eyes on me and walked towards the door. He held the door knob and was halfway through when he spoke. Nagdilim ang mukha niya.
"What's mine is mine alone. I am territorial, Cassidy."
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Excited na tinungo namin ni Aling Pacing ang court dala ang banner na ginawa ko. Ang daming tao. Makita pa kaya ni Aaron 'tong banner ko?
Hinawi ni Aling Pacing ang mga nanonood para makadaan ako. Aaron is in the court. He looked grim. The score is in favor of the opponent.
I unfolded the banner ang shouted, "Go Aaron!" Kulang nalang mapatid ang litid ko sa leeg para lang marinig niya ako.
He looked in my direction. And in that sliver of a second, I saw his expression change. His features softened, and the frown left his face when he read the banner. Our eyes locked and he grinned. I gave him the okay sign to tell him that he's doing good.
Nagkainitan ng laban no'ng third quarter. Lumamang nang three points ang BREEZY BOYS dahil sa three points ni Aaron. The crowd roared and went wild. I raised my banner frantically and shouted encouragements.
He looked towards me and winked. Parang pinagbubuhol-buhol ang bituka ko sa sobrang kilig. I act like a teenager.
Fourth quarter na. Lumamang na naman ang kalaban nang five points. Kaya pa 'yang habulin, sabi ko sa isip ko. Kiev was playing like a crazed animal. He was really good. But Aaron is, too.
Aaron will always be the best player for me.
The last minutes were a blur, 72-73 ang score. 10 more seconds. The ball was in Aaron's hands.
"Monteverde, make me proud!" I screamed.
He eyed me and gave me a smile. Dang it. My heart is melting in puddles. I looked at him and saw the concentration in his eyes. He looks really determined to win this thing.
He took aim. He sent the ball sailing into the air.
Come on. I watched the ball flying in the air. And I saw the fault in his throw. He lost focus at the last minute and the bal bounced off the ring.
I palmed my face.
I heard the crowd cheer. Narinig ko na rin ang boses ng announcer: "And the victory goes to Jaguars!" The crowd roared in approval.
I instantly dropped my banner and ran to Aaron when I saw his shoulders droop dejectedly. I stopped abruptly when Kiev approached him. He offered his hand and said, "Well-played."
Aaron slapped his hand away and gave him a look of utter distaste. "Ang akin ay akin lang." He gave emphasis on each word.
Kiev chuckled and held his hands up. "No need to be all rough on me. Possessive," he chuckled as he went back to celebrate with his team.
I walked towardsAaron. He noticed my presence and turned to face me. He looks disappointed about the way the game ended.
"Hey, it's okay," I tried to cheer him up. I patted his back.
"It's not. I can't believe our team lost!" he retorted with an angry tone.
I sighed. "You can't always win every fight." I explained. Pinunasan ko siya ng bimpo sa mukha. He was watching me intently. I acted as if I wasn't bothered at all. He grabbed my wrist to stop me from wiping his face with the mini towel I was holding.
He was still gazing at me. I looked away. He was still holding my wrist and he heaved a sigh. "Nasa'n 'yong banner?"
"Banner?" nauutal kong sagot.
"Oo 'yong banner. Where did you put it?"
Tinuro ko kung sa'n ko iniwan. And upon seeing that it was being stepped on, he raced towards it and snatched it away.
He returned with it and regarded it with amusement. "I like it." He chuckled and held it up. "Go Aaron ikaw ang—"
Dali-dali kong tinakpan ang bibig niya. Inire-recite niya lang naman ang nilagay ko sa banner! Nakakahiya! Natatawang inalis niya ang kamay ko.
Nang magsalita siya ay lalo niyang nilakasan ang boses niya. Namumula na ako sa hiya dahil kinakantiyawan siya ng teammates niya. His voice was irritatingly loud.
"GO AARON! IKAW ANG JIMMY ALAPAG NG BUHAY KO!" ulit pa ng isang mapang-asar niyang teammate.
Hiyang tumalikod nalang ako at akmang aalis nang hugutin ni Aaron ang braso ko.
"Escaping again?" nanlolokong tanong niya.
Inirapan ko nga. He grinned and pulled me in for a hug.
He mumbled on my ear. His voice was so husky and sexy that I found it so hypnotizing.
