Owned by a Billionaire (Monteverde Series 1)

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"I miss the twins. I hope they're here with us," utas ni Aaron bago pumikit. Nasa bahay kami ngayon nina Aling Pacing at naghihintay na matapos lutuin ang mga nahuli ni Aaron at Mang Carding.

"I miss them too." Pinatong ko ang ulo ko sa dibdib niya. His heart was thumping loudly. "Sabi  ni Aling Pacing ay naglilinis ka raw ng kulungan ng baboy. The high and mighty Aaron Ceyx Monteverde cleaning a pig pen?"

He chuckled. "I tried to keep myself busy when you left. I tried new stuff. I wasn't willing to give myself time to feel sad and alone and all those emotional shit people feel when they're broken. But it was no use, because everytime I accomplish something, your face would flash in my head. And I would imagine the things you would've said if you were there with me."

I felt guilty so I just tightened my hug. I looked up only to see him staring at me. "Sorry, I gave up easily."

He kissed the top of my head and gave me a small smile."Everything happens for a reason. And maybe that reason is that we weren't both ready that time. And I swear, this time will be better. I promise to love you better now."

"I seriously want to marry you right now but as much as I hate to say it, we still need to talk to Drei about it. I just want you to be free from him so I could fully claim what's rightfully mine."

I took his fingers and fidgeted with it the way he keeps on doing with mine. "I hope he understands. I've been with him for a long time and he's also my friend. He will always have a special place in my heart."

Aaron looks grim.A smile slowly materialized on my lips. "God, you are jealous!"He raised an eyebrow and I can't help but grin at him. He's so adorable when he gets jealous. I wanna kiss him so bad but I don't want to make a public display of affection. A kiss can wait.

"Cut it out," he said, obviously annoyed at me for overtly making fun of him.

I put my hand on my mouth in an attempt to cover my face-ripping smile. "The billionaire is jealous and I think it's cute!"

He frowned and fixed me with his usual penetrating stare. "Stop jesting, Cassidy," he warned.

"What will you do if I don't?" I challenged.He smiled evilly.Oh, God. It's the kind of smile that tells me I'll be in deep trouble

He leaned forward until our faces are only inches apart. "I'll make love to you from night till dawn and make sure you're sore that you won't be able to stand up the following day. What do you think?"

I gaped at him. He looked at my lips and gave me a peck. "Cat got your tongue, chief?"

When I recovered, my initial reaction was to scowl at him. He just gave me a sexy chuckle before pinching my cheek.

"Aaron, Cassidy! Halika na at luto na ang bangus at alimango!"

Aaron was the first to get up when we heard Mang Carding's voice resonating from the kitchen. He helped me stand up and slapped my butt playfully halfway towards the house.

"Hey! You have your own butt, stop slapping mine!" I grumbled peevishly and he did slap his butt.

"It's weird, see? But I think it's sweet when I slap yours," he reasoned and slapped my butt again. He even squeezed it.

I shoved him aside. "Pervert mo talaga."

I crossed my arms and hurriedly made my way towards Aling Pacing's dining room. I don't want to look at Aaron because as much as I hate to admit it, I really was blushing and I did like the ass-slapping and ass-grabbing part.

We ate lunch and shared stories. Kinukwentuhan pa ako ni Mang Carding ng mga ginagawa ni Aaron kapag umuuwi siya rito sa Bicol. He even said that it was their local tattooist who put my initials on Aaron's chest. And I also found out that Aaron was always joining the 'liga.' After the meal, we stayed there for another hour before Aaron politely told them that we'll be going home.

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We are currently watching a movie right now. I don't remember the title because honestly, I wasn't really watching. I don't think Aaron is, too. We were so busy flirting with each other that the movie was left forgotten.

"I was thinking..." His voice trailed off. He was tapping his fingers on his chin.

"What?" I queried.

"Let's go swimming tomorrow. And oh, you're not allowed to wear a swimsuit."Nalukot bigla ang mukha ko. What fun would it be if I'm not wearing a swimsuit?

"What? Why?" I even crossed my arms. But as usual, he raised an eyebrow.

"Because men will ogle you if you do that. I know you have a sexy body, but it's for my eyes only. You need not flaunt it."

"Fine." I gave up. I don't wanna argue with him because he has a fair point.

"Good." He kissed my lips before smiling.

"Maligo ka na," I told him when I managed to catch a whiff of his smell. "Kaakit-akit pa rin naman kahit mabaho. I know you're lusting over me. Don't worry I won't take it against you."

"Conceited mo! Just take a bath," nagsusungit kong sabi.He raised both arms as a sign of truce. "You go first."And to avoid further jesting, I took my towel and walked towards the bathroom. I locked the door. I removed my clothes and folded it neatly and set it down on the side.

I took the dipper and poured water over my body. I shivered. I was about to reach for the soap when I heard the door creak.

Pumasok si Aaron sa loob ng banyo and my eyes widened. I reached for my towel and abruptly wrapped my body with it. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. I was sure that I locked the bathroom door so I was a bit shocked when he entered.

"The lock's broken," he explained as if reading my thoughts.

He walked towards me and I gulped. I can already feel the temperature rising. He put his hand on my towel and quickly jerked it down. Hinampas ko balikat niya.

"Aaron!" I shrieked.

The towel fell on the floor and he grabbed the soap on my hand. He started rubbing it on my shoulders. He winked seductively at me.

"Papaliguan lang kita. I swear."

And it was in the way he said the words 'I swear' that I knew he was lying.