Fortress Island Series 3: Matteo, The Bastard's Sweetest Downfall

NINE: BIRTHDAY GIFT

“Happy Birthday.” Anas ko kasabay ng aking pagtingala para titigan ito. Niligid ko ang aking tingin sa kanyang gwapong mukha. Halos dalawang buwan na rin ang lumipas buhat nung huli ko itong makita.

“Thank you.” He smirked when he noticed how intense I looked at him. Banayad na hinaplos nito ang aking pisngi gamit ang kanyang hinlalaki. “Be careful with your staring, cupcake. Your eyes are telling me to do things we shouldn’t be doing at this moment. But if you keep looking at me like that, I wouldn’t mind dragging you out from here and have you all by myself. My family will surely understand.” His playful smile made me blush.

“I missed you.” I said shyly.

“But not as half as I missed you. God, you have no idea, Porsche. You have no idea.” The agony in his voice somehow made a knot in my stomach.

“Matt, hindi ko alam kung ano ang susunod sa ating dalawa pero ang katotohanan na ang mga kapatid mo mismo ang gustong nandito ako sa kaarawan mo, kahit paano ay naibsan ang kaba at insecurity ko. Alam naman siguro nila ang tungkol sa akin, di ba?”

“My siblings cannot keep things to themselves, unfortunately. They always meddle in my affairs, and they are stubborn as hell.” He scrunched up his face and side-eyed his siblings lovingly.

I chuckled. “They just love you so much.”

“As I to them.” He answered. “Ipanatag mo ang sarili mo, Porsche. My family are good people. They’re humans. They don’t bite.” He joked.

“Ewan ko sa’yo.” I narrowed my eyes to him and then sighed. “Marami tayong pag-uusapan, Matt.”

“I know, sweetie. But that can wait. Thank you for being here tonight, You have no idea how much this means to me.”

“I’m so happy to be here.”

Matteo was about to dip down his head again to kiss me, but someone cleared her throat.

“Excuse me, lovebirds, but the table is waiting.” Si Mira na lumapit at niyakap ang braso sa aking baywang, pulling me toward her side. “Kumain muna siguro tayo, noh?”

Matt groaned in protest. “You’re so nosy as always, Mirabella.”

“I take that as a compliment, thank you, big bro.” Tawa nito. “Kumain na kasi muna tayo. Gutom na ang buntis.” Himas nito sa kanyang umbok na tiyan.

Nagtinginan kami ni Mira at nagtawanan.

Matteo rolled his eyes before he pulled me by the shoulders towards him. “Alright but let me hold my girl. She’s mine tonight.”

“Possessive, aren’t we? But okay fine, whatever, Birthday boy.” She waved her hand in the air as she walked away.

Giniya ako ni Matt hindi patungo sa mahabang mesa kundi sa dalawang tao na pinagmamasdan kami mula sa malayo. Tinambol ulit ng kaba ang aking dibdib.

My grip around his hand tighten as we came closer. Matteo tilted his head to my side as he gave me a reassuring smile. “It’s okay. I’m by your side.”

I nodded. Gayunpaman, hindi naibsan ang aking kaba lalo na’t hindi ko mabasa ang sinasaad sa kanilang mukha. Hindi siguro alam ng magulang ng lalake ang tungkol sa akin. They’re probably thinking I was just another girl. How would they react once they found out that I’m older than Matt, and a widow with two children? Katulad sa mga pelikulang napanood ko, tiyak akong hindi papayag ang magulang nito na mangyari kaming dalawa ni Matt.

Sumilay ang ngiti sa mag-asawa nang papalapit na kami sa kanila.

“Senyor Arturo, Senyora Leonora, please meet Porsche.” Magiliw na sambit ni Matteo.

Tipid akong ngumiti sa dalawa. Hindi ko pinansin ang kirot na gumuhit sa aking dibdib dahil sa walang label na idinagdag si Matteo. Sabagay, hindi ko rin alam kung anong itatawag sa relasyon namin ngayon. Malabo pa.

“Oh, c’mon, son.” Disappointment could be heard in Senyor Arturo’s tone. “Hanggang ngayon ba ay hindi ka pa rin ba sanay na tawagin akong ‘Papa’ katulad ng mga kapatid mo?”

“I don’t think I will be ever get used to it, Sir. I mean, Pa.”

“I could not help but to get upset too, Matt. Tanggap na tanggap kita na parte ng pamilyang ‘to. You’ve done so many great things for this family. You protected my sons and loved them to death. I couldn’t be grateful enough. Kaya please, treat me as your own mother too, Matt. I would sincerely appreciate it.” Si Senyora Leonora.

Nagkamot sa batok si Matt. “I didn’t mean to upset you both.”

“It’s okay.” Senyora Leonora finally looked my way. “Your Porsche, right? I’m Leonora. Forgive our rudeness. We’re getting older kaya nagiging emosyonal kami kahit sa maliit na bagay. You look beautiful, by the way, hija.” She smiled as she stepped forward to pull me for a hug.

Then it was Senyor Arturo’s turn for a hug. “I’m Arturo, Matteo’s father. I’m glad you came, Porsche. You’re the first woman he introduced to the family.”

“Oh.” I got flustered. “I feel privileged.” Hindi ko alam kung tama ba ang sinasabi ko.

“Oh no, hija. The privilege is ours.” Senyor flashed his sincerest smile.

“How did you and Matteo meet?” Tanong ni Senyora. Ikinawit nito ang braso sa asawa.

I looked up to Matteo and our awkward gazes met. “Ano po….” Paano ko ba ipapaliwanag?

Senyor Arturo cleared his throat. “Leonora….”

The wife gasped. “Pardon me, I didn’t mean anything. Forgive me for being inquisitive. Some habits are hard to break.” Senyora laughed awkwardly. She got panicked as she looked at her husband. “I didn’t mean anything, Arturo. It was plainly a question.”

The husband nodded and kissed the side of her head. “That’s alright.”

“During the Anniversary of Salvatore Group of Companies. We ordered cupcakes from her.” Sumagot si Matteo sa tanong.

Kumunot ang noo ng dalawa na tila hindi makuha ang sinabi ni Matteo. “Cupcakes?” Senyora looked at me with bewildered eyes. “You baked?”

Tipid akong tumango. “I’m a baker po. May maliit na bakeshop po akong pinapatakbo. Namana ko pa po mula sa aking mga magulang.” Alam kong walang espesyal sa business ko pero may pagmamalaki sa aking boses.

“Interesting. Minsan nga ay turuan mo ako paano gumawa ng cupcake mo. O baka secret recipe mo iyon?” Magaan na ang boses ni Senyora at tila napanatag na ito. Kahit paano ay nakahinga-hinga rin ako ng maluwag. The tension between us had finally subsided.

“Wala pong kaso sa akin. Kapag po may time kayo.” Nahihiyang sagot ko.

“I have all the time in the world, hija. Sa mga apo ko nauubos ang aking oras.”

Maya-maya pa ay tinawag na kami ni Alejandro. Karga-karga nito ang baby nila ni Bea.

Walang humpay na kwentuhan, asaran at tawanan ang maririnig sa masaganang mesa na iyon. Sa umpisa ay medyo asiwa ako sa kanila, but thanks to Bea and Mira who made the atmosphere lighter and brighter.

It felt so surreal to be surrounded by the Salvatore men. They’re quite intimidating on the outside, but as I had been spending time with them, I learned that they’re warm and funny also in the inside, taliwas sa pinapalabas ng media.

*********

Matteo and I decided to have a walk around The Pavilion. He held my hand as he led me to the beautiful garden.

Hindi ko alintana kung anong oras na. Hindi rin ako nababahala sa kung ano man ang ginagawa ng mga anak ko sa oras na ito dahil tiwala akong inaalagan silang mabuti ni Zuri. May palagay din akong uuwi nang maaga si Bomi para tulungan ang kakambal sa pag-asikaso sa aking mga anak.

“We went inside to one of the gazebos which was beautifully installed at the corner of the huge garden. Inalalayan ako ni Matteo na maupo doon.

“What were you doing for the past few weeks we didn’t see each other, cupcake?” He draped his arm around my shoulder. His fingers slowly stroking my forearm it made the hair in my body stand.

I pretended his touch didn’t affect me. “I made myself busier than I already were.” I breathed. “Marami akong orders. Maraming binyag at kasalang naganap nitong nakaraan. Speaking of kasalan, may kasalang bayan sa makalawa kaya magiging busy na naman ako.”

“Hmm…”

“How about you? How are you lately, Matteo?”

“I was busy too.”

“What made you so busy?”

His eyes sparkled as he held my gaze. “I was busy thinking about you, cupcake. You never left my mind even once.”

I bit my inside cheek so that I couldn’t grin but god, did it not make me feel giddy inside. I looked away. “I don’t believe you. You were probably busy dating girls from all walks of life.” I didn’t want to sound jealous, but my voice failed me.

Matteo chuckled as he tip my chin up. Nagtama ulit ang aming tingin. Mapanukso ang klase ng titig na ibinibigay niya. “I like it when you are jealous, Porsche. It makes me feel so special.”

“Oh, but you are, Matteo.” Sagot ko at huli na para pagsisihan ang sinabi.

“Special, huh. Then what, you gonna shove me away again when situation doesn’t go your way, Porsche?” May bahid na tampo sa kanyang boses.

My shoulders slumped. “I’m so sorry, Matteo. Ang lahat ng ito ay bago sa akin. Nga pala, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for protecting my daughter that day.”

Tila nagulat ito sa aking sinabi. “You already knew about it, but you didn’t even bother to call me, cupcake? I was expecting a call from you right after I drove her home. But it never happened. Akala ko naman ay nilihim ng anak mo ang kaganapang iyon.”

“She did hide it from me, Matt. Naalala lang niyang banggitin sa akin nang mamukhaan ka niya sa TV. And to be honest with you, ilang beses akong nagtangkang tawagan ka pero pinaghihinaan ako ng loob. Ako itong tumapos sa ano mang relasyon na meron tayo tapos ako pala ang di tutupad sa mga salitang binitawan ko.”

Matt heaved a deep sigh as he leaned against the backrest of the bench. Patuloy pa ring hinahaplos nito ang aking braso at balikat. “I want to introduce myself to your children, Porsche.”

Nilingon ko nang tuluyan si Matt. “Sigurado ka na ba, Matt? Kasi kung ipapakilala kita sa mga anak ko, mangangahulugan iyon na seryoso ka sa akin—” I swallowed. “Are you sure about me, Matt? Please, please, ayokong maging laro lamang ang lahat ng ito.”

“Who said I was playing here, Porsche? Who said I was only playing you? You ain’t a f*****g toy. Like I said to you, I never had a real relationship before that’s why I had no idea how to handle this but one thing I am sure of, I know I want you the moment I saw you, Porsche.” He lifted his hand to cup my cheek and I started melting by his touch. “Hindi kita susundan sa balcony nang gabing iyon kung hindi mo nakuha ang atensiyon ko. God, you have no idea how much I wanted you that night. And after that, you have kept me wanting for more. I just can’t get enough of you, Porsche. It may sound absurd, but I think I’m getting addicted to you.” He chuckled.

And I did the same. “Oh, Matt.”

Matteo pulled me toward him and buried his face on my neck, inhaling my scent. “Let’s say goodbye to everyone.” His husky voice sent shivers down my spine.

“Ihahatid mo na ba ako sa bahay?”

“Yes, but tomorrow.” He whispered on my ear. “You’re all for myself tonight. I’m gonna nail you through the mattress of my bed tonight, baby.”

Great god, if that didn’t send me to great arousal….

I couldn’t help but to look forward to it.

**********

I was lying on the bed naked, legs widely parted. Matt slowly undressed himself as he kneeled at the edge of the bed. Once naked, his hands ran up and down my inner thigh, eyes fixating on me. My breathing was already labored as my stomach started to twitch with anticipation.

He pulled me closer to his face as he spread my legs wider. I was already breathless while watching him. He had eaten me so many times back in the island, but I would still find this scene too intimate for me.

Great lord, Matteo Salvatore dropping on his knees, face between my legs was a f*****g sight to behold.

He was staring hard on me, and it was surprising that I didn’t feel even a bit of insecurity anymore. Matteo made me realize that when I’m naked with him, insecurity was a foreign feeling. He would not let me feel it even if I did.

He made sure I know how much he loved my body.

“f*****g miss this.” He uttered darkly while staring at my folds. I chuckled.

“It’s all yours.”

“Mine. Every inch and cell of your body is mine, Porsche.” He said as he started kissing me there with an open mouth. His hot tongue swiped through my flesh as I watched him in awe.

Inabot ko ang kanyang buhok at pinaglaruan ang mga hibla sa pagitan ng aking mga daliri. Sa kabila ng ginagawa niya sa akin ngayon, hindi ko pa rin mapigilang di punain kung gaano ka kalambot ang kanyang malagong buhok.

My body started to shudder when his licks became hard and slow, sometimes fast. Kumawala ang malalakas na ungol mula sa aking bibig. My eyes started to roll to the back of my head.

“Eyes on me, Porsche.”

I snapped my eyes open and looked down on him again. Our gazes locked as he kept thrusting his tongue into my hole.

God, he’s so perfect.

The way he’s eating me.

The way he’s worshipping me.

The way he’s looking at me.

I was starting to get addicted to him. To his touch. To his kisses.

When his flicks of his tongue became intense, my body convulsed as I reached my climax calling out his name.

He smiled at me when I finally got back to Earth. His face was practically wet from my arousal, but he seemed proud of it.

Ganun na lang din ang gulat ko nang hinila niya ako para lang buhatin at itapon ulit sa kama, pero ngayon, ang likod ko ang nakaharap sa kanya. My face was planted on the covers of his huge bed.

Ang sunod kong narinig ay ang pagpunit ng condom packet. Ang kanyang malalaking kamay ay nakahawak sa aking baywang.

“Stick your butt in the air, cupcake.” He commanded and I only moaned in respond.

He pulled me up. I was now kneeling on the bed, my back was hardly leaned against his tight chest. His hard-on was pressing against my butt. Ang isa nitong kamay ay sapo-sapo ang aking kanang dibdib.

“Ready to scream for my name again, cupcake?” He bit my earlobe and before I could response, I felt him entering my hole that was still sensitive from the attacks of his tongue.

“Matt!” I squeaked in pain. I knew he prepared me, but this man is huge, and he knew it.

“Did I hurt you?”

Yes. “No.”

“You good?”

I nodded. “I’m alright.”

He bit my shoulder as I felt him grumble. He slowly slid in and slid out in me. We both moaned from the pleasure.

When his invasion became intense, I could not handle it anymore. I dropped my shoulders into the mattress, but my knees still kneeling.

Matteo was gonna ride me hard and good from behind.

The sound of my wet arousal as he slid out made me whimper. He gave me more hard pumps and I thought I was seeing stars behind my eyelids.

I cried out when he became brutal. Para bang pinaparasuhan niya ako dahil may nagawa akong kasalanan sa kanya.

“Matt, I can’t….” I couldn’t keep up. He seemed angry.

“You don’t get to break up with me, Porsche.” He continued driving in and out of me. The bed started to shake as he became more and more intense.

Oh. “We were not in a relationship, Matt.” I bit my lips.

“We were! Just because we didn’t put a label on it, it did not mean we were not in relationship. You’re mine, Porsche. And I was to you. We don’t need a f*****g label to be together.” He slowed down.

“You’re mad.” Sa kabila ng lahat, hindi ko mapigilang di mapingiti. He was being childish.

“You have no idea. You don’t get to decide. If we end it, it’s because we both decide to end it. Do you understand, cupcake?”

He slammed into me hard once again and my body began to tremble. I was nearing my climax when he stopped and flipped me over.

He separated my legs farther apart as he settled between them. He slid into my wet hole as he gave me a delicious deep circle movement, stretching me.

“Look at me.” He grunted and I looked up to him. Beads of sweats forming on his forehead, and I reached for them, wiping them away from his handsome face. I smiled at him.

“God, Porsche.” The emotions passing through his face made my stomach flutter. “Don’t send me away again. Don’t f*****g break up with me again. Don’t—”

I lifted my hand and put around his nape, pulling him so I could his lips. Our tongues intertwined, sucking and playing at each other.

When our lips parted, I gasped for air. “Tell me you understand, Porsche.”

I nodded. “I understand, Matt. I’m sorry for hurting you. I won’t break up to you unless we both decide to end it.”

“Good.” He kissed me one more time before he drove into me, balls deep again.

Our eyes remained locked at each other as his pumps became harder and faster. Both our mouths parted as we moaned and groaned.

“Fuck.” His guttural voice was music to my ears. “f**k, Porsche.” He tightened his hold on me as we both danced in tune.

I clenched hard as I came screaming out his name.

“God, baby!” He moaned in ecstasy as he reached his.

Ilang sandali pa ay humiwalay ito sa akin at umalis patungo sa kanyang bathroom. Nang makabalik ay may dala na itong pamunas at kahit ginawa na niya ito noon, pinamulahan pa rin ako ng mukha. He was really good at taking care of me.

“I didn’t hurt you, did I?” There was a concern laced in his voice.

Mabilis akong umiling. “Although you were rough at me, you didn’t hurt me, Matt.”

He sighed and threw the towels away. Humiga ito sa aking tabi. Hinila niya ako palapit sa kanyang tagiliran habang sabay naming pinapahupa ang aming paghinga.

“I missed you so much, Porsche.” Ani nito kasabay ng paghaplos ng kanyang daliri sa aking mukha. Mas lalo pa ako nitong hinapit sa kanyang katawan na para bang may makakaagaw pa sa akin mula sa kanya.

I stared up at him as emotions overwhelmed my heart. Tears started to well around my eyes. I love you, Matt. I wanted to tell him, but I didn’t want to spoil the moment.

“Matt?”

“Hmm?” Yumuko ito para halikan ang aking noo.

“I’m sorry, wala akong dalang regalo para sa birthday mo.”

He smirked at me. “Are you kidding me? I don’t need things. I need only you. You’re the best birthday gift I have ever received, Porsche.”

I smiled as I buried my face on his neck, hiding the happy tears away from his sight.

I wish moments like this last forever…..