Way of Forever

Kabanata 20

Magkatabi sa loob ng eroplano sina Maeve at Levine at nasa kabila naman si Victoria. The woman was smiling ear to ear.

'Ang polite naman,' ani ni Maeve sa isip niya. Baka sumakit ang panga nito. Tss.

"Comfortable ka ba?" tanong ni Levine sa kasintahan at tiningnan ito. The woman was leisurely sitting like she was on the beach for vacation.

"Yeah. Baka 'yong isa hindi."

"Oh, no. I'm okay. Don't worry about me," nakangiting sagot ni Victoria saka sumandal sa upuan nito.

Levine leaned towards Maeve and whispers, "Why are you in such a bad mood today? Did I do wrong?" inosenteng tanong nito.

Feeling the warm breath on her cheeks, Maeve turned to face Levine but instantly froze when they were just inches apart. Muntik nang magdikit ang ilong nila.

"Wala kang ginawang masama. 'Di mo naman sa'kin sinabi na may kasama tayong katulong."

Victoria huffed and annoyingly glared at Maeve. "Excuse me?" Hindi siya pinansin ng dalawa kaya pinigilan niya ang mainis sa harap ng Vice President. Kung hindi lang si Lorenzo ang nag-utos sa kanya na i-coverage ang conference edi sana siya ang kasama nito ngayon. Now, is she going to take care of these two? Oh, hell no! Kung hindi lang siguro si Lorenzo ang unang nakita niya, siguradong mahuhulog din siya sa kapatid nitong si Levine. The man was gorgeous. What spell did that Maeve cast on him to be his girlfriend?

On the other hand, Maeve closes her eyes. Levine, side glance the woman on his side and a smile spreads out on his face. He cough lightly at inayos ang ulo ng dalaga para isandal sa balikat niya. He doesn't know why but he is happy.

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Bohol-Panglao International Airport

"Let me." Inunahan na ni Levine si Maeve na kunin ang bagahe nito sa compartment sa taas. He winked when he brought it to her, earning a roll of the eyes from the woman.

"Ahm, Vice President? Can you help me too? Hindi ko kasi maabot," ani ni Victoria nang makita ang ginawa ni Levine kay Maeve.

Tinulungan din ito ni Levine since a woman was asking him then, he'll be glad to help them in a simple way. "Here. I hope you do your job here. I'll report it to my brother if you messed up," paalala ni Levine saka binalikan si Maeve na nauuna ng lumakad palabas ng eroplano.

Victoria sneered. Of course, she can do her job well. Is this man looking down at him? Tingnan lang nito kung magagawa pa nitong maging rude sa kanya when Lorenzo marry her.

"Mayroong van na ipinadala ang organizer ng conference para dalhin tayo sa hotel," saad ni Maeve habang tinitingnan ang ipad na hawak saka lumingon sa parking sa labas. "Hmm. I think that was the one." Nauna na si Levine pumunta sa sasakyan habang silang dalawa ni Victoria ay nasa likod nito.

"I wonder kung magtatagal kayo ni Levine. Knowing him, papalit-palit siya ng babae." May ngiti si Victoria nang sinambit niya ang mga katagang iyon. Hindi nagsalita si Maeve kaya nagsalita ulit siya, "I'm just concern, Maeve. You're beautiful but don't waste your time on Levine. You are not on his level. Pineperahan mo lang siya. Don't you think hindi iyon alam ng iba? They are not naive. Pathetic!"

Maeve stopped and crossed her arms. She faces Victoria who is shorter than her by height. "Here I thought you are one of a class woman. Basura pala ang ugali mo. Spreading rumors about me? Impressive, you're updated about my affairs at least you're spreading something other than your legs." Then a smile spread on her face.

"Be careful, the wall has ears." At nauna na si Maeve'ng pumasok sa loob ng sasakyan habang nakatingin lamang sa kanya si Victoria na may halong shock at galit. 'b***h!'

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"Welcome, Vice President of MMC!" bati ng isang organizer sa hotel. Nakipagkamayan dito si Levine at nakipag-usap. Later on, a concierge guides them towards their room hotel. Each one of them has a designated room. Mag-aayos lang sila ng kanilang gamit at magbibihis bago bumaba dahil may salo-salo na gaganapin mamaya.

Narinig ni Maeve ang tatlong katok sa room niya. She stood up and walked towards it then opened the door only to be greeted by Levine wearing a white long sleeve polo at nakabukas ang dalawang butones nito. A sunglasses was resting in the middle of his unbutton shirt.

Tinaasan niya ito ng kilay nang itulak siya nito papasok.

"May kailangan ka ba, sir?"

"Sir?" Lumapit si Levine dito at hinapit ang bewang ng dalaga. "I loved it but I prefer you moaning my name on the bed, sweetheart."

"Are you sure? Magkasya kaya sa'kin 'yan?" Maeve circled her arms around Levine's neck. Their body was just inch apart at ramdam ni Levine ang dibdib ng dalaga sa chest niya. His eyes travelled on her breast as she imagined himself sucking it.

"Eyes up here, sweetheart. Naglalaway ka na," tukso ni Maeve at dinistansya ang sarili sa katawan ni Levine pero hindi siya binitawan nito. Madilim ang mga mata ng binata na tumingin sa mga mata niya. A shiver ran down her spine. Ang lagkit ng pagtingin ni Levine sa kanya. Uh-oh.

"You're so hot, sweetheart. Just looking at you my body felt so hot. Can you be the ice that could melt me down?"

Ayaw magpaawat ni Levine. He really wants to have this woman right now but it is not the right time.

"I will not melt you, Levine. I'll burn you," nakangising tugon ni Maeve at itinulak ito sa sofa saka siya umupo sa hita nito paharap.

"Woah!" Napataas ng kamay si Levine sa ginawa ng dalaga. Damn it! She's not shameless after all! Mukhang katapat niya talaga ang dalaga pagdating dito. Heh!

"Excuse me?" Napatingin ang dalawa sa pinto nang marinig nila na sumigaw si Victoria.

"Hindi ka pa ba d'yan lalabas? Magsisimula na ang salo-salo. Don't take too much on make-up!"

Umalis si Maeve sa pagkakaupo kay Levien. She can see the bulge in his pants kaya napatawa siya habang inaayos ang sarili. Frustrated naman na tumayo si Levine saka binuksan ang pinto. He looked at Victoria like he was ready to kill the girl.

Pambihira! Moment crasher naman itong babae na 'to!

Victoria gaped at him. Why is he in Maeve's room?!

"W-why are you...?"

"I'm her boyfriend. What's wrong about that?"

Nahihiyang yumuko si Victoria. "I'm sorry, Vice President. I didn't know pero kailangan na nating bumaba," propesyonal nitong sambit at muling tumingin sa mata ni Levine.

"Okay." Pagkatapos ay sinarhan niya ito ng pinto. Leaving Victoria standing with unexplainable expression.

"Did you just close the door on her face?" tanong ni Maeve. She wanted to laugh.

"Yeah, why?" Istorbo.Istorbo.

"Nothing. I'll probably do the same."

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