His Every Desire

ELEANOR TAVELLA His hands ran up her torso, as he continued to kiss her passionately. One hand grabbed her buttock. Their kissing became more intense, the excitement building as their tongues locked together. "What's the meaning of this?" My chest is aching, tears are flowing on my cheeks. My boyfriend is cheating on me. And the girl's my best friend. They're the worst. Is it because she's more beautiful than me? Her boobs are bigger than mine? But why? He said, he loves me just the way I am. Oh yeah. Men always lie. He hugged her tightly, those arms used to be mine. "I'm sorry, Eleanor. I'm marrying her. I'm sure there's a guy much better suited to you." The disgusting words wakes me. I'm drenched in sweat and my heart is pounding. What the f**k? I took a deep steadying breath, trying to rid the memory. "It's been a while since I had that one." A woman in uniform stood beside me. "You have arrived in Philippine’s airport, miss." I took my handbags with me and stepped out of the plane. Pagkakuha ko ng aking luggages ay hinanap ko na ang taong susundo sa akin. I saw a man holding a carboard with my name written on it. Nagbuntong-hininga ako bago lumapit sa kanya. His smile widened nang makilala ako nito. "Good morning, Miss Eleanor. I'm Ben Hernandez, I'll be your—" "Zip it. I already know," I said coldly. Binigay ko sa kanya ang mga luggage ko at nauna nang naglakad na palabas. Pumasok ako sa loob ng sasakyan habang inilalagay nito ang mga gamit ko sa compartment. My phone vibrated and it was from an unknown number. It’s from overseas. "Hello." "Eleanor, babe, how's your trip?" The voice belongs to a man. "Who's this?" "Oh, come on, you know me.” "No, I don't." Sa dami ng mga nakasama ko ng lalaki ay hindi ko na natatandaan ang mga pangalan nila. They are just a bunch of weak shits. Most of them tried to dominate me— taking control of my life. Iyon ang hindi ako makapapayag. Pumasok na si Ben at pinaandar ang sasakyan. "We dated for 2 f-cking weeks, Eleanor." "Satan?" " It's me— Dean!" “Yeah! Dean! Of course, I remember! Who would forget the guy who busted his nut in just five minutes?" “I… I didn’t—” “Oh, sweet Dean, you don’t have to explain anything. I was there when it all happened.” Hindi ko na ito hinintay pang magsalita at pinutol ko na ang tawag. Nakarating na kami sa tapat ng hotel, bumaba ako ng sasakyan at hinayaan si Ben na ayusin ang mga gamit ko. He's my assistant, it's his job. Lumapit ako sa receptionist, and she smiled at me. Ugh! Her eyebrows are bad. "Room reservation for Eleanor Tavella." She tapped the keyboards and glanced at me. Iniabot nito sa akin ang isang card. "Room 3007, ma'am." "Thanks." Bago pa man ako makapasok sa elevator ay may lalaking humarang sa aking daraanan. He's wearing a suit and his hair is neat. His face? Very ordinary. Not interested. He smiled. "Good afternoon, Miss Eleanor. I haven't seen you since your mother's birthday party last year." Oh. He's my father's associate. The one who has a nympho son. Of course, hundreds of his videos leaked three years ago. Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit kailangan ng video sa mga ganoon bagay. Was it exciting f-cking that man? He moaned like a horse! "Mister Cruz." "Yes, you remembered." What a simple man, he is happy just because I remember him? What a pity. He already has three wives, and one of them is only nineteen years old. Poor girl. "The last time I met you, you looked like an idiot. Look at you now, things haven't changed, huh?" "W-Wha… uhm…" “Pwede bang umalis ka sa daraanan ko?” Ginawa nito ang utos ko. Nginitian ko ito. “Thank you. Send my regards to your son, Mister Cruz. He has a bright future— in porn industry.” I'm not a b***h. As a matter of fact, I don't hold grudges. As soon as I get even, I'm over it. Hindi ko makakalimutan ang ginawa ni Mister Cruz sa akin. Binayaran niya ang skwelahan para maging valedictorian ang anak niya at dahil naging salutatorian ako ay hindi ako nasama sa trip nila Daddy sa Maldives. I swiped the card to unlock the door. Pinagmasdan ko ang loob ng aking kuwarto, I only got two words to describe it. "Not bad." Nang sumapit ang gabi ay pumunta na ako sa pool area ng hotel para daluhan ang isang party na inasikaso ng kaibigan ko. Hindi pa man ako nakakalapit sa lugar ay rinig ko na ang malakas na tugtugan. Pablo left the circle of people when he noticed me. "Eleanor, your name might be sweet but you have a bad b-tch attitude. I missed you!" He's bisexual, kaya hindi mabigat ang kalooban ko sa kanya. And, also, we have the same wavelength. Prangka si Pablo at ganoon din ako sa kanya. Hindi kami balat-sibuyas. I smirked and twirled his black tie between my fingers. "I traveled half around the globe just to see that face of yours. And it's pissing me off." He giggled. "How sweet of you, heartless b-tch." I wonder, ilang babae na kaya ang nagpapantasya sa kanya at hindi alam na mas attracted siya sa lalaki. Tinaas ko ang isang maliit na paper bag na kanina ko pa hawak. "Here's your souvenir, throw it before it explodes." He beamed. Kinuha nito iyon at inilagay nito ang kamay sa aking likod. "I could kiss you for this." "You could," I teased. "That's a good idea. I'll hang myself afterwards," he responded. “I’ll pay million of dollars just to be in the front row seat, sweetie.” Pinaraan ko ang hintuturo sa kanyang pisngi. Kinagat nito ang ibabang labi upang pigilin ang ngiti. “That’s a good one. Overseas did good on you.” “I’ve evolved. You have a lot of guests," saad ko habang naglalakad kami at nalalagpasan ang iilang tao. "I have a lot of friends. They're very kind. Talk to them and have fun." Yumakap ako sa kanyang braso and I heard him sighed. "I'm not in the mood to be with a bunch of fake people." "Oh, come on." Napahinto ako nang humiwalay siya sa akin at may kinausap na lalaki sa di-kalayuan. Ilang sandali lang ay bumalik ito sa tabi ko, kasama ang lalaki. "Carlos, this is my friend, Eleanor." "Hi, Eleanor. Nice name." Oh, God, Pablo! "Be nice," Pablo mouthed, malamang ay nabasa nito ang nasa isip ko. "Thanks." I faked a smile. "Have we meet somewhere? You looked kind of familiar." He's wasting my time! Ininom ko ang wine bago magsalita. "I don't think so." A busty woman passed by and I saw his eyes followed her. Geez! I wasn't born with enough middle fingers to deal with this bullshit. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a silent onlooker in the background, a man with inky black hair standing by the grand staircase. He smirked and it irritates me. Slowly, I made my way toward the staircase while he stood there frozen. "You laughed at me just now, didn't you?" I jerked my gaze up to his face, I became aware of the amusement in his dark eyes. Black eyes. His features were all hard planes, somehow combining into a face of masculine perfection. "This is a club for executives of elite companies and their guest. Which company do you belong?" Pissing me off is like kissing a rattle snake. "Oh, nothing of the kind. I could never afford the exorbitant membership fee for this place." I'd never in my life seen someone so dangerously handsome. It's making me sick. "Is that right? In that case, I'll need you to leave this instant." He glared at me. Did I piss him off? Great. Paalis na sana ito nang magbago ang isip ko. "Oh, I take that back. How about one more drink before you go." Kinuha ko ang isang baso ng wine sa nagdaang waiter at lumapit sa lalaki. Itinaas ko ang aking kamay at ibinuhos sa ulo nito ang laman ng baso. I heard everyone gasped and whispered. But, his face remained expressionless. "Cheers." Insulto ko sa kanya bago ito talikuran. Mas lumakas pa ang musika at hindi ko na napansin na naparami na ang aking inom. That's because, that man's face keeps on popping in my mind! Pumunta ako sa isang madilim na bahagi at umupo sa mahabang sofa. Nagsimula ng umikot ang aking paligid. Naaninig ko ang isang tao na papalapit sa akin bago ko pa man ipikit ng tuluyan ang aking mga mata. Napaungol ako nang maramdaman ang malambot at malamig na bagay sa aking likuran. Unti-unti kong binuksan ang aking mga mata at nag-adjust sa liwanag ng ilaw. Napasinghap ako nang mapansin nasa hindi pamilyar na lugar na aking kinalalagyan. I tried to move my hands ngunit may bagay na pumipigil doon. What the f—! Handcuffs?! Are you kidding me?! "You seem to have gone past your limit." That voice. My breath caught in my throat. "What am I doing here?!" Lumapit ito sa maliit na mesa sa gilid ng kama at naglagay ng tubig sa baso. Inalis nito ang necktie at tinanggal ang pagkakabutones ng polo shirt nito. Hot did not cover this guy's looks. He was sinfully gorgeous, with a tanned complexion, beautiful hazel black eyes, and a jawline that would be the envy of any billboard underwear model. I was so busy cataloging every inch of the washboard abs that I failed to realize he'd started smirking at me. I looked away. "Want some water?” "Untie me, you crazy bast-rd!" I slowed my voice down so he could understand me loud and clear. Binaba nito ang basong may lamang tubig sa bedside table. "I wanna thank you, by the way..." He comes closer and pauses. Our eyes catch and he grabbed the collar of my blouse, his fingertips grazing my neck ever so gently. "This is the first time anyone's ever dumped champagne on me. Forgive the handcuffs, but I can't have you causing a ruckus." "Who the hell are you?!" "Curious now, are you?" "What do you want from me? Why are you doing this?!" "I just wanted to see your true form." His lips moved closer to mine. Masikap kong pinagdikit ang aking labi para hindi nito maituloy ang maitim na balak. But he didn't back out. His hand cupped the shape of breast that made me gasped. Sinamantala niya ang pagbuka ng aking labi para mapainom sa akin ang tubig. His lips are soft and warm. My eyes drifted closed and I heard the sound of my breath. I smelled the fresh scent of his soap, and felt the heat of his mouth as it grazed mine. The moment spun out until it was nearly unbearable. His mouth parted and the peppermint of his toothpaste flowed into my mouth as his tongue met mine in a soft and insistent caress that soon had me matching every thrust of his tongue with one of my own. “You kiss good,” I murmured. “But you’re a coward for not removing the handcuffs.” “Handcuffs?” Napadilat ako at tumingala. Kanina pa natanggal ang posas sa kamay ko. Tinulak ko ang lalaki at pumaibabaw sa kanya. I don’t like to lose. Habang nasa ibabaw niya ay inabot ko ang baso ng tubig at ininom iyon. Pagkatapos ay binato iyon sa isang gilid. I heard the glass shattered but I do not care about that. His hot gaze send shiver on my body. “Pagsisisihan mo ang ginawa mo sa akin.” Napunta ang atensyon ko sa kanyang labi nang dilaan niya iyon. His eyes roamed over my body. His smile turned into a grin. “See you tomorrow, dear little heiress.” “What?” Napapikit ako nang makaramdam ng hilo. Kumurap ako ng ilang beses. “What… what was in that drink?” Umupo siya at hinatak ako palapit sa kanyang katawan. Napasinghap ako nang maramdaman ang init niya. “Sleeping pill,” bulong nito habang lumalandas ang labi niya sa aking leeg pababa sa aking balikat. “Bilin sa akin ng iyong ama na…” Hindi ko na masyadong naintindihan ang dulo niyang sinabi dahil nabalot na ng dilim ang aking paligid.