PAVLO
As I stood close to her, I could see how how lovely she was. Her skin is fair as cream. She has a cute Little nose, and her hair as soft as silk. Those lovely lips—so supple that I would like to devour on them.
I offered my arms to her. “Come on, let's go. I am sure you didn't spend a lot of time fixing yourself for this party. I will be your knight and shining armor tonight, my lady.” I flashed her a smile—keeping myself from looking at her deliciously shaped breast. I want to take her away and ravished her. What a beautiful damsel in distress.
“George!” A voice boomed from behind.
“Anak ng baka, saan ka ba nagpunta?” Sabi ng mid-fifties na lalaki sa amin. I looked at her again. So, George is her name? I knew it. That’s why she looked so familiar. She is Georgina Vasquez—a childhood acquaintance. They call her George? What a manly name for a pretty girl like her.
“Ah, may kadate ka pala. Nice to meet you.” Bati ng mid-fifties na lalaki sa amin.
“Ako po pala si Rudencio Saavedra, Dive Supervisor, Dive Excel,” he said as he extends his hand.
“Pavlo Vera-Perez, Vera-Perez Shipping,” I replied extending his hand.
Nanlaki ang mga mata ng kausap ko. “Mr. Vera-Perez, it is an honor to meet you,” sabi ni chief habang nakipagkamay kay Pavlo. Napatingin sa akin si Chief. “Nameet niyo na pala ang inaanak ko at ang muse ng Dive Excel,” sabi niya at sabay kindat sa kasama ko. What a cute sight to see her crimsoned cheeks.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Saavedra,” I replied, “if you don't mind, I will just have a drink with Miss George.” I extended my arms at her, smiled and hooked her arm at mine. She is blusing again.
GEORGE
Grabe makangiti si Chief. Hindi ko maintindihan ang nararamdaman ko. Siguro pulang pula na ang mukha ko—mukha na akong kamatis. Nakakahiya naman kay sweetcakes—este, Pavlo. Alam kong hindi kami bagay. Hired hand lang ako at CEO siya ng isa sa malaking Shipping lines sa Pilipinas. Never kong pinangarap na makapagasawa ng mayamang gwapo na kagaya niya. Bakit ba napakababa ng standards ko?
Kung si JB, gwapo at bum—babaero na, paano pa kaya ang katulad niya? Sabi ni Chantal walang tumatagal na relasyon ang pinsan niya. Pero hindi ito nawawalan ng girlfriends. Malamang sa itsura at kutis pa lang nito. Mas maganda pa siya sa mga babae.
Girlfriends. Marami raw si Pavlo nun sabi ni Chantal. Ayoko ng ganun. Gusto ko sana one woman-man. Ayoko nang maraming side dishes.
Mayaman at gwapo si Pavlo at siguradong marami ‘tong babae. Pamatay ang mga ngiti—nakakahumaling. Kulang na lang ako ng kanin, kakainin ko na ang ulam na ‘to.
In fairness, medyo nakakalimutan ko si JB ng mga 0.2 percent—may number talaga? Umupo kami malapit sa bar. Oh, my, why does he have to be so gorgeous?
BINABASA MO ANG
A Wife for a While
General FictionIf you have read The Savage Casanova, you would meet Pavlo Vera-Perez, and this is his side story. Annoyed at his grandmother’s medieval scheme to claim his inheritance, Pavlo Vera Verez—the most sought bachelor needs to find a wife—fast. A perfect...
