Chapter 12: Arrive at the destination

They arrived around 5pm and Ivana was still sleeping at that time. Binuhat siya ni Brielle at dinala sa master’s bedroom ng Villa. Bumaba si Brielle para maghanda ng hapunan. Abala siya sa pagluluto ng hapunan sa kusina ng mga oras na iyon ng magising naman si Ivana.

Pagdilat ng mata nagising si Ivana sa isang komportableng higaan. Bumangon siya at umupo bago tumingin sa paligid. Namangha siya sa laki ng master’s bedroom na tinulugan niya. Naroon ang mga mamahaling gamit at entertainment tools. May built-in sofa sa loob ng kwarto maging mini ref. Bumaba siya ng kama at nakita ang nakahandang tsinelas, dali-daling sinuot at lumapit sa tokador upang suklayin ang buhok.

Lumabas siya ng kwarto, pagbungad niya sa may grand staircase namangha na naman siya ulit sa mga mamahaling gamit sa sala. A huge European designed chandelier hung in the center gives extravagant aura of the entire house. She descended to the grand staircase to look for Brielle. Wala ito sa sala kaya nagpasiya siyang dumako sa dining room. Nakita niyang nakahanda na ang kubyertos ngunit wine at candle pa lamang ang nakalagay sa mismong dining table. Nagpatuloy siya ng paglakad, pagbungad niya sa kitchen room nakita niyang abala sa pagluluto si Brielle at nakatalikod.

Dahan-dahan siyang lumapit dito at kaagad na yumakap sa likuran nito. Nagulat si Brielle ng maramdaman niya ang mga braso ni Ivana sa beywang niya.

“Hubby, good evening!” sabi ni Ivana in a lovely voice.

Lumingon siya rito at ngumiti, “Good evening, wifey! How’s your sleep?”

“I felt relaxed after I slept in our entire travel. Kaya lang bakit di mo ako ginising kanina ng dumating tayo rito?” sabi niya.

Brielle touched her face and planted a light kiss on her lips while his arm wrapped her slender body.” You sleep deeply so I decided to carry you inside the house. Ayaw kitang gisingin kasi alam kong pagod ka kagabi,”

Namumula ang pisngi niya ng marinig ang sinabi nito. Indeed, she hadn’t had enough sleep last night because they made love several times. And even when they woke up in the morning they did it again twice.

“Sana ginising mo ako para hindi ka nahirapang buhatin ako,” maktol niya rito.

“Okay lang yun, magaan ka naman. Saka gusto ko ring makapagpahinga ka para mamaya may energy ka ulit,” he murmured into her ear.

“Hubby, you pampered me so much. Baka masanay ako niyan at hahanap-hanapin ko parati kapag nagbago kana?”

“Di masanay ka, okay lang naman diba? As I said, I wanted to give the best care as I could while we are on our honeymoon!” he smiled at her.

“Huh, so meaning after our honeymoon you will not going to pamper me anymore?” nakasimangot na tanong niya kay, Brielle.

“Dummy! I didn’t say that and please stop thinking some wrong thoughts because it will ruin the romantic mood we have. Now, just sit down on the chair, and wait until I’m done cooking!” Brielle said and dragged one chair in the kitchen room.

She clung her arms in Brielle’s neck and she said, “Give me one more kiss before you continue what you are doing,”

Brielle obeyed her request and pulled her body then kissed her red lips, “Muah---! How was that satisfied?”

“I love you!” she said quickly. She noticed Brielle’s expression change in a moment then smiled at her.

“Tatapusin ko lang ginagawa ko. I’m sure gutom kana. Medyo gabi na rin, I think it’s almost 7pm,” nakangiti ito ngunit hindi umabot sa mga mata.

Tumango lamang si Ivana at tahimik na pinapanood si Brielle sa pagluluto. Hanga siya sa bawat galaw nito dahil nakikita niya ang galing nito sa pagluluto. Lalong gumugwapo sa paningin niya ang asawa ngunit sa likod ng pansamantalang ngiti na binibigay niya rito ay ang naghuhumiyaw na katotohanang hindi siya mahal nito base sa naging reaksyon ng mukha nito ng marinig nitong nagsabi siya ng “I love you!”.

Gusto niyang magtampo ngunit mas pinili niyang manahimik at intindihin na lamang si Brielle dahil sa isip niya marahil nga para dito isa lamang siyang manggagamit na babae. She knew that Brielle had never fall in love with her. They got married because she blackmailed him. Gusto niyang sabihin kay Brielle ang saloobin niya tungkol sa sitwasyon nilang dalawa. Hindi niya namalayan ang ilang patak ng luha na tumulo sa mga mata niya at nakita ito ni Brielle ng lumingon ito ulit sa kanya.

“Ivana, why are you crying?” nagtatakang tanong nito.

Mabilis niyang pinahid ang luha sa mga mata, “Masaya lang ako Brielle kasi nakasama kita ng ganito,” pagsisinungaling niya rito. “Masaya ako kasi kahit nawala na ang mga magulang ko at iniwan akong mag-isa, nandyan ka at inalagaan ako. Hindi mo naman tanggap ang ginawa kong pagpilit sayo, sinikap mong ipakita sa akin ang halaga ko bilang tao,” she smiled faintly.

Lumapit ito sa kanya matapos patayin ang electric stove. “Bakit pakiramdam ko may malalim na dahilan ang iyak mo? Hindi ako kumbinsido sa sagot mo,” huminto ito sa harapan niya at pinahid ang nangilid na luha sa mga mata niya.

“I was too emotional because I was overwhelmed with the love and care you gave me,” she said.

“You should have shown a smile not tears. Kung anuman ang dahilan ng pag-iyak mo, I hope I am not the reason behind it!” he said seriously.

“Hey! let’s not spoil our night. Naiyak lang ako sa sobrang saya dahil nandito ka sa tabi ko,” pilit siyang ngumiti upang mawala ang alinlangan nito.

“Masyadong sensitive ang asawa ko, sige na halika ka na sa dining room habang mainit pa ang pagkain. Pagkatapos natin mag-dinner lalabas tayo mamaya para makita mo ang paligid dito kapag gabi,” Brielle said, then he picked the foods he cooked.

Sumunod siya rito papuntang dining room. Mabilis siyang kumuha ng tubig at baso, nilagay sa bawat tabi ng plato nila.

Hinila ni Brielle ang upuan at pinaupo siya nito. “How does it look like?” he asked.

“The food looks delicious and I feel like having a romantic dinner in a prestigious five-star hotel. Ang ganda ng arrangement na ginawa mo,” she smiles at him.

Dumukwang si Brielle at hinalikan siya sa labi, “Let’s have dinner now!" Umupo na rin ito.

Looking amazed, she asks him again, “How did you learn to cook? Mukhang masarap lahat ng niluto mo,”

Brielle smiled back and said, “My Dad, taught me everything and he is the best father and husband in the world,” kinuha nito ang plato niya at nilagyan ng pagkain.

Brielle cooked sweet and sour pork, kung pao chicken and chow mein. All are Chinese foods that she loves to eat.

“I think your dad is a good family man. He molds you into a good son,” looking at him with admiration.

“Sige na kain na!” aya nito sa kanya habang naglalagay ng pagkain sa plato nito.

“Hmm! Masarap ang luto mo. I like the taste, it's authentic!” she said while putting a mouthful of food into her mouth.

“I am happy that you like it,” napansin nito ang konting pagkain sa gilid ng bibig niya. Mabilis siya nitong kinabig and lick the remaining food at the corner of her mouth.

“Brielle! Stop it, we are eating!” she said.

“May kumalat na pagkain sa gilid ng bibig mo,” he teased her and quickly kiss her lips.

“Ah okay! Sige na kumain kana ng maayos!” nahihiyang tugon niya rito.

After an hour they have done their dinner. Tumulong si Ivana na magligpit bago sila umakyat ng kwarto.

“Let’s take a bath together. Pagkatapos ay maglakad-lakad tayo sa paligid!” sabi nito.

“Mauna ka nang maligo, maghahanda lang ako ng gamit natin!” tugon niya.

Brielle grabs her waist when she is about to turn her back and whisper in her ear, “I said we take a bath together! I want you badly!”

“Hubby, maaga pa masyado, it’s only past 8pm para sa ganyang activities. Puro ka talaga kalokohan!” namumulang tugon niya.

Brielle licked her beautiful neck and in a hoarse tone said, “It’s better to do it early, so we can have it several times tonight!”

“Tumigil ka nga, sige na mauna ka nang maligo,” pilit niyang tinatanggal ang mga braso nito na nakapulupot sa beywang niya.

Bago ba siya makawala kay Brielle, mabilis siyang binuhat nito papuntang banyo.

“Brielle, put me down! Sabi ng maghahanda ako ng gamit natin!” piglas niya.

Hindi nito pinansin ang sinabi at mabilis siyang binaba sa bathtub. Binuksan nito ang gripo at mabilis na naghubad ng damit sa harapan niya at bumaba sa rin sa bathtub.

“Hahaha! Bakit ka nagtakip ng mukha,”pang-aasar nito sa kanya at hinila siya palapit dito at pilit na tinatanggal ang damit niya.

“Why are you so aggressive all the time?” her face turned red.

“It’s normal thing for a husband and wife. Saka nakita ko na lahat ng tinatago mo, bakit ka pa nahihiya?” sabi nito ng mahubad ang damit niya.

“Hubby, hindi ako sanay sa ganitong set-up!” turan niya.

“Dapat masanay ka na, diba sabi ko gagawa tayo ng isang koponan! Mas masaya ang maraming anak,” nakangiting sabi nito habang yakap siya.

“Anong isang koponan? Ayoko ng marami, mahirap mag-alaga ng anak,” ismid niya rito.

“Bakit di ba pwedeng maraming anak at mag-hire ng yaya? Pwede naman iyon ah! Mas masaya nga raw kapag marami, kesa dalawa lang or isa!” Brielle started kissing her lips and his other hand is massaging her sensitive parts.

“Hmmm! Ah! Mr. Santillian!” a moan skipped from her mouth.

Brielle went away for a moment and she whimpered but he had already removed all their clothes off. He caught hold of her nipple with his teeth while she arched in ecstasy, he hummed low in his throat in appreciation.

He opened her legs and brushed his fingers on the lips of her center core which were already warm. He wanted to be with her now. He settled between her legs and pushed into her, harder than he intended but could not go any further than her entrance because of their unsettled position.

“Baby move a little and sit on my lap!” he said in a hoarse voice.

She obediently followed him. Their lips locked in a passionate kiss and when her heat had touched the head of his manhood he had gone crazy. All he wanted to do then is to push into her deep warm core and let himself loose. When her breath hitched, he pushed hard and moved inside her. He bent down to suckle on her neck. He knew it drove both of them crazy and a loud moan can be heard inside the bathroom.

He wanted nothing more than to bury himself in her. He went above her ear and took the earlobe between his teeth and bit it slightly. She hissed and dug her fingernails into his back. He knew that she was as turned on as he was. She is still tight despite how many times they made love.

“Baby! Baby! Ahhh! You are driving me crazy!” Brielle moaned aloud.

“Hmm! Don’t stop honey, move deeper and thrust harder!” she said and moaned under her breath.

For Brielle, this was an invitation and he thrust harder, rubbing his member all along her warm core, slipping in the wetness, he increased his speed. She clenched her arms around him and opened herself more.

He buried his face in her neck, biting and leaving a mark on it. She screamed at the onslaught of sensation and called his name out loud. She kept saying his name, chanting it like a prayer while he kept plunging into her with an almost divine reverence. He wanted nothing more than to mark her, to give her all he had.

His movements become faster as he groans and buries inside her, and releases all his seed into her. They are both exhausted after they reach their climax.

“Did I hurt you?” Brielle asked her and kissed her while she buried her face in his chest.

“No! But I feel discomfort down there!” she said honestly to him.

“We still have a long night together!” he smiled at her.

She gradually detaches herself from him and starts to scrub her body.

“Let me do it!” he grabbed the sponge bath and began to scrub her entire body.

“Sabi mo naglalakad-lakad tayo tonight after natin magbihis,” lumingon siya rito.

“Oo, lalabas tayo after natin magbihis, may ipapakita ako sayo!” nakangiting turan ni Brielle.

Tumahimik na siya at hinayaan itong paliguan siya. She feels so much happy having him. Nawalang bigla ang tampo niya rito kanina. She knew that Brielle is a kind of person who loves to stay in the countryside. Excited na siyang makita ang sinasabi nito sa kanya. She dreamt to spend time with him alone, kahit noong mga bata pa sila. Lihim siyang nakikibalita kay Denise sa lahat ng activities ni Brielle noon ng umalis na sila ng Singapore. Kaya rin hindi niya matanggihan ang proposed solution ni Denise sa kanya dahil lihim na niyang minahal si Brielle noon pa man.

Magkaiba man ang hilig at pananaw nila sa buhay batid niya meron silang pagkakaintindihan noong mga bata pa sila. Mahaba ang pasensya nito sa kanya noong mga bata pa sila. Parati siyang sumusunod dito kahit di ito gaanong naimik noon. She still remembers how Brielle carried her in his back when she told him that she's tired.