Chapter 38: Desperately In Love
They both knew they were at the point of no return. But they did not seem to care anymore. Parehong may pagmamadali sa kilos nina Magnolia at Carlo. Bawat isa ay pilit tinatapatan ang init na ipinaparamdam sa isa’t isa. Nakakulong sa mga kamay niya ang buong mukha ng binata habang ito naman ay hapit siya habang nakaupo sa mga hita nito.
“Let me make love to you,” she whispered. He just let her do him until he could no longer hold off.
“Enough, baby, enough,” he whimpered in utmost pleasure. She wanted to continue, but he already grabbed her arm and pulled her astride him again. Not a minute later, she was also stark naked. Carlo cupped and tasted each tip of her chest. It was so hot that she shouted her name. “Y-you know me? How did you know me?”
Akala niya ay hihinto na ito kaya hindi niya na hinayaang makakawala pa ito. Muli niya itong siniil ng halik. “Kiss me.”
“Oh baby, you wanna outdo me huh?” There was pure mischief in his eyes before nibbling and kneading her. He tasted and rubbed everywhere until his hand reached the pinnacle of her womanhood. It was so divine as if she was a servant making love with the king she loved. “You are so ready for me,” he whispered before she felt the tip of his rock hard maleness entering her.
“Let me do it,” she said before kissing him and started to move astride him. She undulated her hips and danced gracefully, her hands were both on his thighs for support. When she looked at him, his eyes were laced with pure desire.
“Beautiful,” he said as she guided her every movement. He closed his eyes before shouting her name. “Magnolia, baby, take me, I’m all yours forever.” Before she knew it, she was convulsing like someone having a seizure as she reached the most intense climax she ever had. It was gratifying to know she had power over him whether Magnolia or Gladiolus. Seconds later, it was his turn to shudder while reaching the highest point that no one has ever reached.
PINAGMAMASDAN ni Magnolia si Carlo habang patag ang paghinga nitong yakap siya. Para itong bata kung matulog na may tipid na ngiti sa mga labi. He tried to remove her mask, but she stopped him. She just told him that it would not be fun if he found out who she was. He just nodded before letting her feel his big man coming to life again. Of course, they did it again twice in total abandon. The man was really insatiable even if he was as drunk as a skunk. When the heat subsided, they had wine. She secretly put a sleeping pill in his glass so she could do her thing without fear and inhibition. Hayun ito at malakas na humihilik. She showered his face with wet kisses before her lips landed on his. If people saw her, they would think she has become a nymphomaniac.
Kakalas na sana siya pero lalo lamang humigpit ang pagkakayakap nito sa kanya. “Magnolia, let’s do it.” Gusto niya biglang kutusan ito. Hanggang sa panaginip ay sex pa rin ang nasa isip nito. Siya namang paboritong gawing sex toy nito ay willing na willing maging laruan nito. But, she thought it would be the last night she would sleep with him.
Ayaw man niya ay may mainit na kamay na humaplos sa kanyang puso. She stared at him and planted a soft kiss on his lips. She was certain she would never love as much as she loved him. Sa tingin niya ay ayaw din kasi niyang magmahal pa muli kung hindi rin lang ito. “I love you, Carlo. I love you very much, always have, always will,” she whispered before kissing him again. For the first time, she felt so free that she did not worry whether he would find out or not.
She got up and like a desperate woman, she made love to the sleeping man of her dreams. She did it again until she felt her limbs trembling, she had more than enough. She lied beside him and basked in his embrace again before preparing to get out of his suite. When she got home, she let her tears fall like the rain. She cried for the love that never was, the love that was and would never be reciprocated. Once again, the memories came back like a disc rewinding fast on a cassette.
She realized she was too young when she fell in love. But, she did quite understand what it was all about. Maybe it was just a part of her long journey. Or maybe it was the love that never was that she had to move forward and never look back. Like a bolt of lightning, that was how fast it started and ended. Yet, she knew it was love in its purest form- loving beyond reason and age.
BIGLANG napabalikwas ng bangon si Carlo pero kasabay niyon ay pagrerebolusyon sa kanyang sikmura. Tutop ang bibig na mabilis siyang pumunta ng banyo at tumapat sa toilet bowl at inilabas ang alak na nainom. Damn, he was hungover. He wanted to punch himself for drinking too much last night. Pero napahinto siya nang maalalang hindi naman ganoon karami ang ininom niyang beer. Suddenly, an image of a desirable masked woman flashed in his memory. He smiled despite the nauseated feeling. He really had a great time. The way she moaned, the way she called his name, it was like he was making love with Magnolia. He was sexually starved, and he wanted to thank her. He remembered her name. It was Gladiolus. What was funny was when he was about to pull off, she stopped him. The woman wanted him with or without payment.
Bumalik siya sa kuwarto at sinariwa ang kaganapan. He moaned in frustration when he felt his boy getting hard. He had to get laid again. Damn Magnolia and Gladiolus. He was not like that before, he was sure because he already bedded a lot of women who were too willing to have fun with him. Never once in his sex life did he want to have sex with them more than one night. But, Magnolia and Gladiolus were different. He wanted them so much. If he could not have Magnolia, Gladious would be more than willing. Muli siyang napaungol sa asar nang maalalang hindi niya nahingi ang number nito. Mabuli na lang pwede niyang hanapin iyon. Bumangon na siya nang maramdamang maayos na ang pakiramdam. Pero bigla siyang napalingon sa side table nang makita ang isang bote ng champagne, ilang pakete ng kanyang unused condoms, at isa pang foil. Nang tingnan niya iyon ay natuklasan niyang sleeping pill iyon. Napamura siya nang marealize na inihalo nito iyon sa alak. Kaya pala ganoon ang pakiramdam niya.
Muli niyang pinakiramdaman ang sarili bago malakas na napahalakhak, The woman wanted him so much. She raped him that was why he felt so exhausted. She drugged him so she could make love to him while he was asleep. Tiningnan niya pa ang kanyang wallet at nakitang kumpleto pa ang pera at mga cards niya kaya lalo pa siyang tumawa bago binuksan ang shower. “Mahirap, mahirap ang maging pogi,” kanta niya habang nagsasabon. Muli siyang natawa dahil sa pinaghalong amusement at hindi maipaliwanag na saya. He was flattered, to say the least. He would find Gladiolus and have fun with her again. He would pay that sexy Gladiolus no matter how expensive she could be because he never wanted anyone as much as he wanted Magnolia and Gladiolus. He still had a few days before the wedding, and he was certain his fiance would understand.
PAGOD man sa mga nangyari nang nagdaang gabi ay maaga pa ring nagising si Magnolia. Gusto niya pang matulog pero mukhang gigil ang alarm clock kaya napilitan siyang bumangon. Bigla niyang naalala na Lunes na kaya kailangang pumasok siya. Dapat siyang maging abala para hindi maisip ang papalapit na kasal nina Carlo at Rose. Naisip niya kung kumusta na ang lalaki. Magulo ang kanyang pakiramdam niya. Parang mas nagkaroon ng kaganapan ang kanyang pagkababae. Hindi niya maiwasang maging masaya dahil kahit sandali ay naging kanya ito, walang pagpapanggap. Pero ang mas nakapagpasaya sa kanya ay sa kabila ng kanyang maskara at ibang pangalan ang pangalan pa rin niya ang tawag nito. Gusto niyang isiping kahit paano ay mahal din siya nito pero dito na nanggaling na ang kanyang kapatid ang mahal nito.
Bigla siyang napahinto nang maisip na parang totoong high class prostitute ang dating niya kagabi. Pero hinayaan na lang niya dahil ginusto niya iyon at mahal niya ang lalaki. Hinihiling na lang niya na sana ay walang baby na mabuo. Bigla siyang kinabahan at hindi mapakali na binilang ang araw kung kailan malalaman na buntis siya. Tahimik na din niyang hiniling ang kanyang nais.