"Mr. Bartolome!"
Kumakaripas ng takbo ang aking mga body guard at assistant nang makita ako paglabas ng elevator. Karga ko na pa-bridal style ang babaeng hinalikan ako kanina. She's unconscious and I know why.
Muli ay napabuntong hininga ako at tinitigan ang mga taong hindi mapakali sa harapan ko.
"Sir, kuhanin po namin siya."
"Mr. Bartolome may dugo sa binti niya."
"Sir, okay lang po ba kayo?"
"Shut up, first. Please!" sigaw ko.
Napatigil sila. Akmang kukuhanin sa akin ng isang body guard ang babaeng dala ko pero umatras ako at lumakad patungo sa parking area.
Lahat sila ay nakasunod lamang sa akin. Pinagtitinginan na ako ng ilang mga taong nakakasalubong ko but I don't f*cking care. All I need is to get this woman cured and f*ck the one who gave her drinks earlier!
"Where's my car keys!?" sigaw ko.
Tumakbo ang personal assistant kong si Jonathan. Mabilis niyang binuksan ang pinto ng passenger seat, ipinasok ko roon ang babaeng dala ko.
"All of you, follow me." Kinuha ko sa palad ni Jonathan ang susi ng sasakyan kong kami mismo ang nagdisenyo at gumawa.
We owned a car manufacturer. We design, create and release cars. That's our business.
"Yes, Sir!"
Sumakay ako sa aking sasakyat at mabilis na nagmaneho sa pinakamalapit na hospital. Nang makarating kami sa aming destinasyon. Naunang kausapin ng aking personal assistant ang mga doctor at nurse.
Sumenyas sa aking nga body guards si Jonathan at agad nila akong pinalabas ng kotse. Tatlong nurse ang naglabas ng hospital bed. Agad nilang hiniga doon ang babae at dinala sa loob. Nakasunod lamang ako sa kanila hanggang makarating sa VIP room.
"Sir, may I ask po anong name ng patient?" tanong ng nurse habang hawak ang isang record folder.
"I-I don't know." Napakunot ang noo nito.
Sh*t, she passed out and I didn't had a chance to ask her name.
"Mr. Garrison, would you mind if tatanungin ko kung napaano ang babaeng 'yan, Sir? Baka hanapin rin po kasi tayo ng Dad ninyo at--"
"Don't tell my father we're here," mabilis kong sabi. I put my hands inside my pocket. "She broke her wine glass and it cut her skin."
"T-That's all, Sir?" the nurse asked sarcastically.
"She drank a drug. Someone who gave her a wine put a drug on it, kaya wala siyang malay ngayon. I don't know how long it'll last but monitor her body now!" Tumango ang mga nurse at ang Doctor na kakapasok lang ay agad na inexamin ang katawan niya.
Napatingin ako sa mga body guards ko at sa aking personal assistant.
"Collect all the CCTV footage. I want you all to find the person who gave a wine glass to her and give me all the information she or he has." Madiin ang pagkakabanggit ko ng bawat salita sa kanila.
Gusto kong basagin ang bungo ng taong nagbigay ng drugs sa kaniya. I know that she didn't know it, she's too innocent.
"Yes, Sir."
Pinanood ko ang mga Nurse at Doctor na linisan ang sugat ng babae, natapos kaagad sila.
"Is there something wrong?" tanong ko.
"Everything is normal, Mr. Bartolome. Her wound will recover quickly. The drug in her body is a drug that can make her sleep, she will eventually wake up soon, Sir."
Tumango ako sa sinabi ng Doctor. Mabuti naman at hindi nakakamatay na drugs ang nilagay sa kaniyang inumin. I clearly saw the powder of the drug in her glass. Nang bitawan niya ang wine glass ay sa harapan mismo ng mga paa ko ito nabasag. Hinabol ko kaagad siya nang bigla siyang tumakbo, knowing her body contains drugs, I know anytime something bad will happen to her.
"We'll leave now," lumakad ako papalapit sa kama niya.
"O-Okay, Sir."
"My assistant will settle the payment." Kinarga ko ang babae nang bigla akong pigilan ni Jonathan.
"Sir, I've never seen this woman before. Saan niyo siya dadalhin?" bulong ni Jonathan.
"In my condo, where she is safe--"
"Pero, Sir... You just met her."
"I don't f*cking care. There's something in this woman, just don't mend with my business." Mabilis akong lumabas ng silid karga ang babae.
Bumalik kami sa sasakyan, mabilis akong nag-drive habang siya ay tulog pa rin. Nakarating kami sa condominium na pagmamay-ari ko. Sinalubong kaagad ako ng mga guard at staff, pagbaba ko ng sasakyan ay sabay-sabay silang yumuko. Ngunit nang kuhanin ko ang babaeng kasama ko mula sa passenger seat ay gulat na gulat ang lahat.
Mabilis akong naglakad papasok ng elevator. Napatitig ako sa maamong mukha ng babaeng dala-dala ko.
"Do you even eat? You're so thin and light."
Nakarating ako sa aking penthouse. Automatic na bumukas ang mga ilaw, aircon at air freshener nang bumukas ang elevator. Dumiretso ako sa aking silid para ihiga siya sa king size bed ko. Hinubad ko ang kaniyang heels at inilagay sa sahig. Hinila ko ang kumot para takpan ang katawan niya dahil masyadong maikli, revealing at fit ang kaniyang dress. Pansin kong kumapit na sa suit ko ang ilang glitters mula sa dress nito. Napabuntong hininga ako at hinawi ang buhok na nakatakip sa maganda niyang mukha.
"Pretty, you also look young. I wonder how old you are."
She looks very young, maybe because of her fair skin. I stare at her face. She has perfect eyebrows, I love her narrow eyes. She also have thick eyelashes, it looks natural. Her pointed nose and rosy lips.
"Anong meron sa 'yo? Why does it feels like you put a magic on our kiss. It's like my body system wants you," I whispered.
Naalimpungatan siya dahil sa aking pagbulong. Nagulat ako nang hawakan niya ang braso ko at hilahin ito. Napalapit ang mukha ko sa kaniya at marahas niyang idiniin ang batok ko papalapit sa mukha niya dahilan para magdikit ang aming mga labi.
I felt her my chest against her breast and I can feel my body heat. Her tounge starts exploring mine. Her kisses is like a poison flowing into my mouth down to my whole body.
"F*ck!" I cursed and stopped kissing her before it turn this to something else.
Her eyes are still close. I don't want to take advantage on her. So, I left her and went to my walk in closet. I removed my clothes and walked nakedly to my bathroom. I took a hot shower while she was on my mind.
I want to know everything about her, her name, her family, where she lives, every single detail. I want to ask her, but how? She's f*cking asleep because of the drug.
Nang matapos akong maligo ay nagtungo ako kaagad sa aking walk in closet para kumuha ng boxer short lamang. I am comfortable sleeping wearing only boxer shorts. After that, went back to my room.
"What the f*ck?" I murmured after seeing her removing her clothes.
"A-Ang kati-kati naman!" She shouted with frustration.
Her eyes were closed while she was removing her dress. I was stunned when I saw her body. She's so sexy, she's thin, but has a big chest and b*tt.
"Ang kati!" reklamo niya sabay hagis ng dress nito sa sahig.
Mabilis akong tumalikod at bumalik sa aking closet, I don't have any sleepwear. I chose a white polo sleeves. I immediately went back to her and slowly dressed her up with my clothes.
"I don't want you to be sick, it's cold." I buttoned up the polo and lay down next to her.
I looked at her peacefully sleeping. I found myself smiling just because of her. I don't understand myself either, why I am doing this, why I am feeling this way. All I know is I want her.
I am still curious about Solomon and Krizhel in her life. She was totally in pain earlier. I know that kind of pain, my eyes were like that, way back 3 years ago. I was miserable that time. I can see myself in her too, I want to make her feel better.
"Let's talk about it, tomorrow. When we woke up. I want to know everything."
I slowly closed my eyes and went to sleep.
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"Sir."
"Mr. Bartolome."
"Sir, it's already 9 am. May meeting po kayo ng 10 am."
Naalimpungatan ako sa boses ni Jonathan. Bigla kong naalala ang babaeng nasa tabi ko. I opened my eyes and was shocked when I didn't see her.
"WHERE IS SHE!?" I shouted out of frustration.
"T-The woman? Nakasalubong ko siya kanina. Palabas siya ng building and---"
"What!?" Napatayo ako.
"Akala ko pinaalis mo, Sir. Mukhang galit yung mukha niya."
Napaawang ang labi ko. I didn't even get her name tapos aalis siya ng ganon-ganon lang?
"She owes me a big thank you. Umalis siyang wala man lang sinabi sa akin. I took care of her!" I said.
"Sir, your father will be mad if he knew na nag-uwi ka ng babae dito sa penthouse mo---"
"F*ck, Jonathan. Can you stop bringing my father again and again. I am already twenty-five. He doesn't care how many women I bring here. This penthouse is mine."
Napayuko siya at walang nagawa. Mabilis akong nagtungo sa banyo para gumayak. Nakasunod lang sa akin si Jonathan, nakatayo siya sa pinto ng banyo.
"Sir, concern lang naman ako. Mapapagalitan din kasi ako ng Dad niyo."
"Stop making excuses. I don't care about my father. I want you to find that woman, baka hindi pa siya nakakalayo. Know her background, everything about her. After that, get her back to me."
"S-Sir? Interesado ka talaga sa kaniya?" tanong nitong muli.
Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.
"Just do it."
I looked at the mirror and stared at my reflection.
Don't you dare run away from me. You are mine, the moment you kissed me.
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