NAPAILING na lang si Ace habang nakatingin kay Sahara. When she said that she’d rather sleep in his place, he didn’t really know what to do – and he couldn’t figure out whether it was some kind of a ‘suggestion’ or she just really didn’t want to go home.
How could he resist a woman like Sahara?
She’s asking for too much trouble, this young lady. Gusto niyang itanong rito kung ano ang ibig sabihin nang pagsama nito sa kanya pero hindi naman yata iyon tama. Yes, he desires every inch of her but he respects her. Muli, napailing siya. What’s happening to him? Kung ibang babae lang siguro iyon, kanina pa may nangyari. Hindi niya rin maintindihan pero pagdating kay Sahara, nawawala ang lakas ng loob niya.
Nang makiusap itong gamitin ang banyo para makapag-shower, hindi niya iyon natanggihan at nang nanghiram ito ng maaaring isuot pansamantala, ibinigay niya rito ang isa sa mga paborito niyang T-shirts.
At ngayon, nakaupo ito sa kanyang modernong L-shaped red sofa. Sahara was half-sleeping, half smiling, her hair, wet. Kahit ano yata ang isuot nito ay bagay rito. The T-shirt was huge and baggy for her size, but it did little to hide her curves.
“Tititigan mo na lang ba ako?”
Oo, kung p’wede lang niyang sabihin. Hindi siya magsasawang tingnan lamang ang dalaga. Kitang-kita niya mula sa kinatatayuan ang maputi at makinis nitong mga hita, maging ang pagbakat ng dibdib nito sa manipis na tela. She wasn’t wearing anything underneath the shirt, he’s certain about it. Because earlier, he was the one who put all her clothes inside the washer. Bumuntung-hininga muna siya bago alanganing lumapit rito.
“Thank you nga pala for this. Sa pagpapatuloy mo sa akin, dito sa shower, sa T-shirt, sa paracetamol…at sa…kape.”
“What happened, Sahara?” sa halip ay tanong niya. “Are you okay?” Hindi pa rin maalis sa isip niya kung bakit naglasing ang dalaga at kung bakit mas pinili nitong doon sa kanya tumuloy ngayon. Bumalik na naman ba ang stalker nito? Nanganganib ba ang buhay nito?
Bahagya itong tumango. “I guess…but hey, huwag na nating pag-usapan ‘yon. Let’s talk about you instead.”
“Me? What about me?” kunut-noo niyang tanong.
“You and…Karen.”
Sa simula ay natigilan siya sa tanong na iyon. Kumusta nga ba sila ni Karen? “We’re…good.”
“Good as in, okay ang relationship n’yo?”
“Define relationship,” nakangiti niyang sabi. Kung anong klaseng relationship ang mayroon sila ni Karen, hindi siya sigurado. They see each other, go out, have fun, enjoy sex…and that’s it. If Sahara was asking whether he’s emotionally attached to Karen, the answer is NO.
“So…wala kayong...”
“As far as I’m concerned, none.”
Sahara still looked drunk, with her flushed cheeks and neck, but the shower and the medicine she took probably helped make her feel a lot better.
After sipping coffee from the mug, naupo ito nang maayos at humarap sa kanya. She’s just inches away from him and he could smell her freshly-showered scent, and could see almost everything in her.
“Tayo…kumusta tayo?”
“Well…you know how I feel about you, even from the start, Sahara.”
“So…open pa rin ba ‘yung offer mo about going out of the country and…leaving everything behind?”
“What do you mean?” Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Ace. He was totally not expecting that from her. Was she really that drunk?
“I want to go with you, Ace. Anywhere.”
“Seriously?” Because he couldn’t take anything that’s happening now seriously, with her condition like that. “Pero bakit? May problema ka nga?”
“Well, I don’t want to talk about it now.” Bahagya siyang lumapit sa kinauupuan nito at tiningnan itong mabuti.
“Wait, wait, Sahara…ano’ng –“
And she leaned forward and kissed him. On the lips. Hard.
At lalaki lang si Ace para hindi maapektuhan sa ginawang iyon ni Sahara. Hindi na niya nagawa pang pagnilayan ang sitwasyon o mag-isip ng kung ano ang kahihinatnan noon, o kung ginawa iyon ni Sahara dahil sa labis na kalasingan. Tinugunan niya ang maiinit na halik ng dalaga, tulad ng matagal na niyang gustong gawin.
“Sahara, are you sure about this?” he asked. He just wanted to make sure that she knew what she’s asking.
Tumango lang ito, nakapikit pa rin. Muli, ito ang unang humalik sa kanyang mga labi. This is it, he thought.
Wala na siyang sinayang na segundo. Binuhat niya si Sahara habang hinahalikan siya nito. Good thing, his bedroom was just a few feet away from the living area kaya naman mabilis nila iyong narating. With Ace’s well-built body, he had no trouble carrying her to the bed. She was light and soft and sweet and he’s sure that she’s more than that. Marahan niya itong ibinaba sa kama at pinagmasdan lamang itong mabuti.
“Kiss me, Ace, please.”
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IT'S as if she’s begging for it, which was unnecessary. Kahit nga siguro hindi nito sabihin ay hahalikan niya ito, lalo na ngayon na naroon sila sa kanyang penthouse, sa kanyang kama. Sila lamang dalawa ngayon ni Sahara, at maaari niyang gawin ang kahit na ano rito ngayon. He could kiss her lips all night, caress her body ‘til morning. He’s already feeling his pants tighten, just thinking about it.
He gave her what she wanted – deep, wet kisses that only happens in his dreams. Ah, hindi niya maipaliwanag ang sarap na dulot ng halikan ang mga labi nito – parang iyon ang unang pagkakataon para sa kanya, para bang ngayon lamang siya nakatikim ng ganoong klaseng init ng halik. To think that he has kissed a lot of girls in his life. But with Sahara, it was different. It was like kissing her was giving his mind and soul, his everything.
Abala pa rin siya sa paghalik sa mga labi nito nang maramdaman niya ang mga kamay nito na itinataas ang laylayan ng kanyang suot na polo shirt. Wala naman siyang nagawa kundi ang hubarin na iyon nang tuluyan. Ano pa nga ba ang halaga noon ngayon?
She moved her soft hands on his hard shoulders, down to his chest, to his toned abs, while kissing him. Her hands were warm, giving exquisite pleasure to his bare body. And when her hands went lower still, he broke the kiss and looked at her. Because really, he still couldn’t believe that this was really happening.
“Sahara…are you really sure about this?”
She smiled and kissed him again. This time, deeper, more demanding. While kissing, he was able to get out his pants and boxers. And with one quick motion, she moved on top of him, so that he’s the one beneath her. Nagulat siya pero hindi niya maikakaila na lalo lamang siyang nanabik sa ginawa nito.
With only his loose shirt, he could see more that he could ask for. Her long and wavy hair was disheveled but it looked so sexy – and she’s aware of it. Nanatiling nakatitig sa kanya si Sahara, nakangiti, nanunukso. Dahan-dahan itong yumuko, dahilan upang lalo niyang makita ang maputi at malulusog nitong mga dibdib. He wanted to touch them and kiss them, lick them and suck them but he had to control himself. Sahara was now in charge of this entire situation, she wanted it this way. He sighed deeply, anticipating her next move.
But she didn’t do anything. For an entire minute, she just sat on top of him, staring at him as if he’s from out of space. Did she change her mind? But before he could ask her that question, she slowly moved her hips, awakening every sleeping cell in his body. He instantly felt his manhood react. She’s good at this, he thought, really good at this. He has never felt anything like this before, no woman has ever evoked this kind of feeling from him.
What is it about Sahara? Maybe it’s her gorgeous face or her sexy body…or her fresh and heavenly scent. Her eyes were shut, her lips were partly open. The soft light from the lampshade on the nightstand made her skin glow. She’s still moving slowly on top of him and he couldn’t take it any longer. Bahagya siyang umupo at inangkin ang medyo nakaawang nitong mga labi. Napaungol ito, ngunit hindi tumutol. Sa halip, sinabayan nito ang mainit niyang mga halik, at mas hinigitan pa iyon.
Without breaking the kiss, he started lifting her shirt and with her help, it easily went flying to the floor. Now naked, Sahara looked like a Goddess.
“Wow,” tanging nasabi ni Ace. He had seen her with skimpy underwear during their photoshoot but Sahara being naked was an entirely different story.
Muli, ngumiti lamang si Sahara at matamang tumitig sa kanya na para bang nang-aakit. Pero hindi na kinaya ni Ace na maghintay. Sinunggaban niya si Sahara at pinaliguan ng halik sa leeg, pababa hanggang sa mga dibdib nito. He’s losing control and he’s going out of his head. He’s got to do something. Now.
Habang abala ang kanyang labi at mga kamay sa dibdib ng dalaga ay mabilis niya itong naihiga. Now that he’s on top of her, he took advantage of his position and devour her soft and inviting body. He run his left hand through her soft hair before kissing her lips.
Sahara opened her mouth and accept his kiss wholeheartedly. Then, suddenly, she tugged his lower lip with her teeth. He groaned. He wanted to pleasure her, give her something she hasn’t experienced before but as it turned out, she’s the one giving him intense pleasure.
“Oh Sahara, what are you doing to me?”
“The same thing you’re doing to me, Ace.”
And they kissed again. His lips leisurely kissed her – her jaw, her neck, her ears and when his lips found her left breast, he heard her whimper – the sexiest he has ever heard, ever.
“Ace…”
Her soft moans encouraged him to continue what he’s doing, and more. Holding her slender waist, he run his tongue from the undersides of her breasts down to her navel. She’s breathing hard and now wriggling beneath him, which only meant one thing. “Do you want me now, my Sahara?”
“Oh yes, please…”
But instead of giving her what she wanted, he continued licking her abdomen, and going up again. “Look at me.” He wanted to make sure that she’s aware of what’s happening. “Look at me and tell me you want me.”
Sahara did what she was told. Her eyes were incredibly dark with desire, her lips swollen and wet, her hair, all over his pillow. “I-I…want…you…”