Chương 2: Chapter 1
"What?" Frustration, that's all I could feel. Dad gave me a stern look as he seriously muttered under his breath the words, "I am dead serious, Eliot".
A crease formed on my forehead. He will seal my life with marriage meaning my life will be over. I'd be a hostage, freedom would be abducted. I am not allowed to drink, meet different girls and have a normal life. No, I can't let that happen. I can't let my father control my life. When father says marriage, it means business.
Who wants to be in a marriage only bounded by money? Nobody. Besides, I am not the husband material, not even a fraction and I would only make her life miserable or could be the other way around, which is already happening. Plus, dealing with a nagging wife and having kids would never top my priorities.
"This is absurd," I mumbled with my teeth gnashing.
Trying to convince dad that getting married is nothing but a bull crap idea would be a waste of energy.
"It's your Amang's wish, Edward." This is not only about Amang's wish, I assure you that.
There's a smug look on his face. I breathed heavily and shifted my gaze to mother. I've lost my patience over this stupid conversation. The only thing running through my head right now is how to stop this madness.
Marriage is akin to suicide and I am not insane to romanticize it.
"I will not marry her and that's final!" My father is unshakable. Everything he wants, he will definitely get and I will never win over him.
"Then I'll cut your cards, I'll get your car, you'll leave your condo and you will never be part of this family!" dad said, abrasively.
It is loud and clear, what only matters to him is Amang's company. Mom quivered in fear, shutting her mouth. And that's her problem, she easily gets swayed by his anger.
"Anak, sige na. Do as you are told." Napahilamos ako sa mukha sa sobrang pagkadismaya sa kanya. I feel revolted.
I took a glimpse of the woman sitting next to mom. I'm disgusted the moment our eyes landed on each other. I mean, look at her, she's way too far from my standards. She's just an average type or rather the lowest and a guy like me will be her husband?
"Refuse to marry Celestine, you already know what will happen to your life," Dad stood from his executive chair, "and, she'll move in with you... tonight."
He escorted himself out of his office, beckoning his bodyguard to follow him and leaving me dumbfounded alone with my mother and the woman who I can barely describe her screwed face: pockmarked cheeks, large aviators, pimples, curly hair, braces, t-shirt, and sweatpants; clearly, it says, not my type.
I am taken aback, siya ba ay tao o unggoy?
There's a smug smile on her lips, exposing her disgusting braces.
"Try invading my properties, you'll be dead."
I got out of father's office and run after him, pleading like an idiotic moron. Dad didn't pay any attention and continued. Mom went after me whilst Celestine pasted herself on the doorframe, skulking with no emotions written on her features.
"Drop the chase, Edward Eliot. I will be your wife no matter what."
Craning my head on the left side and perusing her face, her lips twitch into a grin. Nag-tiim bagang ako, lupamit sa kan'ya, humawak sa bewang at tumitig sa mga mata. The devil's eyes are illuminated by darkness and emptiness.
"Hell no, ewok. You'll have to kill me first."
"Kill you in bed?" Ngumisi siya. "I'll make you go head over heels on me then." I blinked owlishly.
She's completely delirious. Sinong mahuhumaling sa mukha n'yang puno ng alipunga?
Leaving both of them, I went straight to the gym to steam out all the frustration that's been consuming me. Venice gave me a peck on my cheek when she saw me. We've been friends since secondary level. I told her about the marriage and I got the same reaction, again. She brightened, a playful smirk playing on her lips.
"Use her to satisfy your needs." Mapangasar ang tono nito. My face went sour. As active as my sex life is, hindi ako papatol sa isang bakulaw.
"When will you get used to this arranged marriage thing?" For as long as it will be a threat to my life, I won't consider it as a saving grace.
"Know that it's a Brocoña that you're marrying." she continued.
The hell I care if she's a Brocoña. Her money wouldn't change her face, not unless she undergoes surgery.
"I'd rather prefer helping her find her coffin than marry her."
Sitting down on the gym mattress after stretching, I positioned myself in a seat up stance. I heard her chuckle. She kneels down, placing both her hands on my knees and compresses my thighs together.
"Hate is bad for the heart, like acid for the skin and you know your father." I do, in fact, I know him too well.
Venice shook her head, getting on her feet and giving me a coquettish smile.
"You're stressed. Let's try one of my ways of reducing pressure, I'm sure you'll enjoy it."
She sat astride my chest, gave me her most lascivious look with her lower lip between her pearly white teeth.
Giving her a leering stare, my hands traced her perfect curves; her soft skin electrified the tamed pleasure sleeping in my veins. Leaning down, she seizes my mouth aggressively.
Lucky enough it's only the both of us here. She deepened the kiss. I have to double up to catch her intensity. I gnaw her lower lip, making her sprang her mouth. Our tongues battled, beads of sweat on our body and hearts beating fast eager to feel cloud nine.
She broke the kiss and started undressing. I pulled her against my body, slathering kisses on her spine down to her loin then pulling her lacy garment using my teeth. She spread her thighs, exposing her labia and nub. Gulping the lump, my lips collided with her folds, tongue lapping her clit and forming annular motion.
My hands found their way to her bosoms, squeezing both gently. A web of soft moans escaped her mouth. They sounded divine to my ears.
"Baby, make me cum." I'm pleased with the way she muttered those words.
Being the gentleman that I am, I made her delirious by thrusting my shaft at a slow pace, slowly reaching her g-spot as it gets intense. I slammed her walls hard, hard enough for her to lose herself.
Amidst the act, a voice interrupted us both. Venice was drowning in lust to even pay attention to Devin's existence.
"Get a room for hell's sake!" Devin throws the bottled water towards us and turned his back on us. Ignoring his presence, I rammed hard into her. Venice groaned, drowning in pleasure without the knowledge of being caught.
Giving all my energy, we reached our end, together at the same time. I wiped our fluids using my shirt and once done, we picked our clothes, made our way to the bathroom, took a quick bath together and have another round of our steamed work out session.
I walked myself to the parking lot after making sure my attire matches the event we are attending. Devin's leaning on my car, waiting while busy scrolling through his feed. Umangat ang ulo n'ya nang lumapit ako.
"Matinik ka talaga," May nakakalokong ngisi sa labi nito.
"She did the first move," wika ko. I open the trunk of my Aventador and places my gym bag inside.
"Gago." Ngumisi siya, taking a few steps away from me and answering his phone. Probably it's his girlfriend.
Umiling ako, sumakay ng kotse at nag-hintay. Nilalamon nang systema ang gago. In every step of the ladder he's climbing, it will change him definitely. He hopped in the car after and sat on the shotgun seat. I flipped the ignition then drove our way to the Lewis Hotel for Justise's wedding.
She's Blake's sister who eventually became my sister too since we've known each other since we were little. We are quite close. Siya din madalas bumibisita sa akin sa Acre Ranch no'n.
"What's the score?" Sumulyap ako kay Devin na tutok na tutok wallpaper ng cellphone n'ya. "You're down to the next level."
"Me and Erin, never, bro."
"Then why still hook up with her?" He shrugs his shoulders and put his phone back into the inner pocket of his coat.
Devin can be the denial king as he is and will never admit to himself that he's in love when it's too obvious.
"Fun time, what about you and Venice?"
"Friends, long-time friends," I said, pointing out the obvious fact. Umiling siya na may nakalolokong ngisi sa mga labi.
"With benefits. Justise will kill you and that's for sure." A hundred percent sure but I'll deal with that when I have to cross the bridge.
For now, I'm going to enjoy the time Venice is giving me.
Or not, I don't settle for one flavor.
Not unless the whore gives me satisfying climax.
We arrived at the venue, sumalubong si Blake kasama ang girlfriend na si Arriane. Both greeted us with a beaming smile. The reception is fine. A lot of celebrities can be seen inside the hall and the A5 are here, the top models of the Anigma Modeling Agency.
I appreciate Justise for inviting them, I'd be able to choose who to play with tonight.
We went inside, mingled a little and settled at the far end of the hall after a couple of chitchats. Blake gulps his liquor and grabs another when one of the waiters passes by near him. Nakita ko si Justise at si Curt, lumapit sa kanila at yumakap nang mahigpit. She looks gorgeous in her lace wedding dress. Curt is behind her.
I congratulated both of 'em. Sumunod si Devin at yumakap kay Justise. She was complaining about us being late dahilan para pasadahan akong makabuluhang tingin ni Devin.
"Eliot was busy with his gym buddy, they both love working out." Tumaas-taas ang kilay ni Devin.
Nakunot ang noo ni Justise and threw intriguing looks saka humampas sa dibdib ko.
"Who's the unlucky girl?" She shifted her gaze from me and back to Devin.
I raised my brow in means of saying what's wrong with what I did earlier. I see no fault. Venice willingly offered herself. They should be proud I don't have to throw myself at them ladies.
"Speaking of, there she is." Tumingin si Justise sa tinuro ni Devin.
Nanlaki ang mga mata at nabulunan nang makita si Venice kasama ang ama nito papalapit sa amin. Humarap sa akin si Justise, eyes are like slits.
I shrug my shoulders. Sinamaan niya akong tingin bago binati ang kaibigan at ang ama nito. Having Justise as my supposed grown-up sister made me don't understand girls most times, they're too critical to handle.
We went to our designated tables after and had our feast. There are girls hitting on me but there is something or rather someone who caught my attention despite all the glamorous women around. She wasn't the type who laughs and interacts with people and not to mention, her wardrobe is out-of-place.
She's with two guys, the man holding her hand made my mood disappear. I felt Justise close the distance between us and whispers in my ear.
"Quit staring and get your fiance or he'll win the game, again." She points out the woman across the table who's only wearing PJ's and shirt.
"How did you know--" Natigilan ako nang humarap si Celestine sa amin at nag-tama ang mga mata.
Right, I forgot about the marriage. Celestine smiled sweetly and started walking her way towards us. Justise stood up, met her midway, gave her a hug and a peck on both cheeks. They seem to know each other. What could be the connection?
Celestine is escorted by two men and the guy in a grey tux who jutted his arm for a handshake, his other hand intertwined with hers. Justise took the man's hand and giving him a tight hug after. The boys did the same with a little praising the devil. Justise is leering at me and she's taking her revenge. She knows how to play her cards very well.
I stood up, outstaring their intertwined hands. She'll marry me but she's hooking with Caleb. Ngmusi ako. I avoided making contact with him even giving a short smile. I couldn't even bear his presence.
"So, have you planned your wedding? May napili ka na bang theme, Eliot?" Nabigla sina Devin at Blake sa sinabi ni Justise.
I breathed heavily. What did I expect, that she'd shut her mouth? Naging sentro tuloy ako ng atensyon at ang pangit na Celestine abot hanggang impyerno ang ngisi.
Great, way to start ruining my already fucked up life.
"We did. In fact, he can't wait until February we have to move it this Friday. He's too eager to have his home run and build his own basketball team." Nag-ngitngit ang panga ko sa sinabi niya.
What the hell, ni kahit tignan hindi ko magawa, mag-homerun pa?
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