Stonehearts 8: Peridot

Fourteen

"Hatid kita sa loob." Kiel said with finality in his voice, leaving a little to no room for an argument.

I cocked a brow at him and simpered, "No, you're not. Makikita ka na ni mama. And we've had enough of people talking about us for today."

And it's true. He spent most of his time inside my office shamelessly staring at me with lust-filled eyes. He's been throwing a handful of sexual innuendos at me that I almost break and give in to his fantasy of playing dirty secretary.

Buti na lang maya't-maya may kumakatok sa pinto ko. 'Yong iba may itatanong talaga at 'yong kalahati si Yan na nakiki-chismis.

It's a miracle I survived without stripping off my clothes and all but jumping on him. Now, here we are. Parked outside my house, contending whether or not he should walk me to the house.

"So, what? We've met before. Hindi naman 'to 'yong unang beses na ihahatid kita. Though, this is the first time you're not passed out drunk."

I punched him in the arm, regretting it because my fist stung because of his muscles. "Ow! Jesus, are you made of steel?" I whined, shaking the pain away.

He chuckled before he grabbed my hand and pressed a chaste kiss on my knuckles.

"There. All better." He beamed.

I rolled my eyes at him but a foolish grin took over my face. God, he's adorable! This flirty but cute façade is totally working for me.

"So, let's go?" He said and attempted to unbuckle his seatbelt.

I groaned and withdrew my hand to slap him hard on the chest. "Ugh! Dinadaan mo nanaman ako sa mga pagpapa-cute mo."

"Napaka-pisikal mo." He rather said. "Not that I'm complaining. It's just that I know other creative and fun ways of getting more physical with you."

I frowned at him, acting as if what he said didn't stir the desire and need inside me. "Lahat talaga ng usapan kaya mong i-connect sa kahalayan, ano?"

A rumble escaped his lips before I heard the swift tick of his buckle and the soft swoosh sound of his seatbelt as it winded back to its place.

His hand grabbed the either side of my face as we stare nose to nose. "Sa'yo lang. Kapag ikaw wala akong kontrol. With you, I always have this urge to tell you how much I want you. . ." He hovered his lips over mine, almost kissing me. I followed his movements, aching for his kisses. But since I'm still wearing my seatbelt, my movements are limited.

Seeing I have equal desideration, a grin surfaced from his face. "Show you how much I need you, how much I crave for you, how much I ache to own you. Your touch, your kisses, your –"

We both jerked away from each other when a loud tap from my side of the window disrupted our steam bubble. My heart thundered from my chest – hindi ko nga alam kung dahil naistorbo kami o dahil sa mga pinagsasasabi niya.

Napatingin ako sa kanya. Kumibit-balikat lang siya saka tumawa ng mahina. He toggled a button on his side of the door and my window rolled down.

"Oh, ikaw pala, anak." Mama said, bending down, her arms around her body. Saka tumagos ang tingin niya papunta sa lalaking nasa likuran ko. "And Kiel, hi." She greeted and I closed my eyes.

He got his way again! Nilandi niya nanaman ako para makuha ang gusto niya!

Kumaway siya at masayang ibinalik ang bati ni mama. "Good evening po, Mrs. Hermoso."

I saw the slight cringe on my mom's face before she carefully masked it with her smile. She hated being called that. But since, Kiel doesn't know she's legally separated from my birth father, she let it slide.