LILY OPENED A PINOT NOIR, so Jared decided to make a last minute, late night order of roast chicken. Nang makarating ang in-order na pagkain sa bahay, hinain iyon ng binata.

Magkatapat ng kinauupuan sila Lily at Nena, Jared at Clint.

May lamang red wine ang kani-kanilang wine glass maliban kay Nena na tubig sa isang tall glass ang iinumin. Hati-hati na ang inihaw na manok nang ilapag iyon ni Jared nang nakalagay sa isang puting babasaging serving plate. Napansin niyang pinakamalakas kumain sa kanila si Clint. In punto na kumuha ito ng tatlong piraso ng manok. Nena had two. Isa lang ang kinuha ni Jared kaya ginaya na lang ito ni Lily.

Nena sat across her seat, eating quietly. Bihasa pa rin ang mga kamay ng dati niyang kaibigan sa paghimay ng manok gamit ang dinner knife at tinidor. Naglayas daw ito noon para mamuhay ng simple at malayo sa demanding na mga magulang. Pero heto, at parang wala pa nama itong masyadong pinagbago. Nena still has that touch of class and finesse with the way her hands moved at the dining table.

Ilang minuto na silang galit-galit. Nasa pagkain nakatuon ang mga atensyon. Jared was the most focused of them all. Nasa pinggan lang nito ang mga mata at pansin. Siya naman, nakikiramdam sa mga kasama sa hapag. Lalo na kay Clint na unang pagkikita nila'y tila mainit na ang dugo sa kanya. Naobserbahan niyang maasikaso ang lalaki kay Nena. He kept on glancing at her, his eyes inspecting her food. Panay paalala sa asawa na sabihan ito kung may naramdamang hilo o anumang may kinalaman sa pagbubuntis nito.

Nahuli ni Nena ang palihim niyang pagmamasid.

"Happy birthday," basag ni Nena sa katahimikan, kasunod niyon ang pag ngiti.

Her smile looked sheepish, it made her seem innocent. And for Lily, it annoyed her a bit. Sino ba naman ang maniniwala sa kanya na si Nena ang may atraso sa kanya kung mukha itong inosente?

She looked away. Mataray ang mga mata nang damputin niya ulit ang tinidor.

"My wife just—" magpo-protesta na sana si Clint pero inunahan na niya ito.

"Thanks."

Lingid kay Lily na nakatitig na pala sa kanya si Jared. His eyes mirrored how pensive he was before calmly turning to his brother.

"How's the meal?" kumusta nito rito bago sumimsim ng alak.

"As usual, masarap ang manok nila," tukoy ni Clint sa restaurant na pinag-order-an ni Jared ng inihaw na manok.

"Mukhang makakaapat ka na nga, eh," puna nito sa paubos nang manok sa pinggan ng kapatid.

"So, how did you guys meet?" anito habang dumadampot si Clint ng isa pang piraso ng manok mula sa serving plate.

As Clint lifted his eyes on her, Lily knew right away that the question was for her.

Sinulyapan niya si Jared. Gusto niyang humingi ng saklolo rito. She only wanted a simple hint how he wanted her to answer his brother's question.

Jared just gave her a polite nod.

So, hindi siya natatakot sa posible kong isagot? Jared knows my nature. Maloko akong tao at...

Lily took in a breath as she faced Clint's direction.

Kinokonsensya ba ako ni Jared para sumagot ng maayos? Or is he really sincere when he said earlier that I can be trusted? Is he sincere when days before, he kept claiming that he doesn't trust me?

Ano ang dahilan ng pagbabago ng ihip ng hangin?

Nginitian niya si Clint.

"Jared is hired by our company. He's an outsource psychologist who will work hand in hand with our Human Resources Department." At nagkunwari siyang abala sa paghihimay ng manok gamit ang dinner knife at tinidor.

"And is it part of the job that you celebrate your birthday with him?"

"Clint," mababa ngunit nananaway ang tono ni Jared dito.

"I'm just clarifying things," Clint flashed a smile at her. On the contrary, his dark eyes sparked mean-spirited doubt. "I know an edited statement when I hear one."

"Edited statement?" Lily chuckled lowly. "Who am I, a suspect now under the prying eyes of a lawyer?"

"You don't have to be a suspect to be required a statement from. But since, you're claiming it..." it was followed by Clint's sarcastic, playing-innocent smirk.

"What's his problem?" nagtitimping lingon ni Lily kay Jared.

Siya na lang ang nagulat dahil madilim na ang anyo ng lalaki nang malingunan ito. Nakatutok ang matalim na mga mata ni Jared sa kapatid nito.

Clint got the hint and shrugged. Then he smiled tenderly at Nena.

"How's the chicken so far?"

"Clint..." she softly responded, trailed off then her supposed-to-be words were taken over by a gentle smile. "Kumain na lang tayo, okay?"

Lily threw a bored look at her friend. That's it? Really? Hindi mo pagsasabihan 'yang asawa mo? Her eyes narrowed. Are you really sincere about what you told me earlier?

Muling napuno ng katahimikan ang hapag-kainan.

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TINANAW NILA LILY AT JARED ANG PALAYONG KOTSE.

Sa huli, napagpasyahan ng mag-asawang Clint at Nena magpapalipas ng gabi sa bahay ng mga magulang nila ni Jared. Hiniram ng mga ito ang kotse ni Jared para hindi halatang sila ang nasa loob niyon. Para iwasan daw ang hindi malaman kung sino na nagmamanman at nagtatangka sa buhay ng mga ito.

As soon as the car was out of sight, Lily turned to Jared.

"Paano 'yan? Baka tayo naman ang mapahamak. Dito pa iniwan nung Clint na 'yon itong kotse niya."

"I don't think so," abot ni Jared sa kanyang kamay. He placed something in her left hand and enclosed her fingers around the small metal and matte objects.

Nang ibuka niya ang palad, nakita niya ang isang susi at isang car remote.

"What is this for?" angat niya agad ng tingin. She met Jared's dark eyes.

He grew more serious. "Ano ang gusto mong gawin sa kotse niya?"

Napaatras siya ng ulo. "Bakit ako ang magde-decide niyan?"

"I know you're so pissed of him. Do you want to crash his precious car now or...?"

He waited for her answer. Nauna ang malutong niyang halakhak.

"Why would I do that?"

"Come on," maluwag na ngiti nito, pinipigilan ang matawa habang tuluyan nang humaharap sa kanya ang binata. Lily copied him. "You need a reward. Dahil alam ko, sobra-sobra ang pagtitimping ginawa mo kanina."

"Nah," iling niya at hinayaang humambitin sa kanyang pagkakahawak ang susi at car remote. "Take this."

"I'm serious," his gaze burned against hers. "Ano nga ang gusto mong gawin sa kotse ng kapatid ko? I can't come up with an idea. So, I wonder what's yours."

Napatitig siya sa hawak na susi.

Of all the people, it's only Jared and still Jared who cares about my ideas.

"Maingay ba itong kotse niya?" determinadong tingin niya sa binata. "I might overspeed."

"You can overspeed and crash his car. Pero siguraduhin mong tantyado mong hindi natin ikamamatay iyang gagawin mo."

Lily smirked. "Why die just to get even with your brother? I just want to just drive very fast, as if I am running away from my problems. How about that?"

"Sure," payag agad ng binata. "But let's do that at 2 or 3 in the morning."

"Bakit?" medyo tumaas ang tono niya bilang resulta ng kanyang protesta.

"Nakainom kasi tayo."

Oo nga pala. "Let's have a nap then."

"Sure," Jared turned leaving her an inviting look. Kaya naman sumabay na siya sa binata sa paglakad pabalik sa townhouse nito. "What else can I do for you?"

What is he now? Her slave?

Seryosong nagtatanong ba ito kung ano pa ang gusto niyang ipagawa rito?

"I really need a massage, Jared." Na-stress ako kina Clint at Nena...

"I'll give you a massage then," his voice humbled.

"Great," she gave his cheek a gentle pat before caressing it with her palm and fingers. Napatitig siya saglit sa mga mata ng binata. "At kapag nasarapan ako, I'll drive us to The Org. Do you want that, Jared baby?"

A small gleam dotted at the corner of his dark eyes. It was a spark she knew so well it made her heart thump.

"If that will make your birthday extra special..."

She smiled.

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IT WAS NEARING SIX IN THE MORNING.

The gloomy blue skies parted, sliced by the rays of sunlight, making way for the breaking dawn. The perfect perspective of that sky paralleled how Clint's sleek black car tore the concrete road, heading toward The Org.

Nasa loob ng sasakyan si Lily at Jared.

Si Jared ang nasa likod ng manibela. Samantalang si Lily naman ay napipikit pa ang mga mata habang nakaupo sa tabi nito. Nakasandal sa kinauupuan ang kanyang ulo nang ibiling iyon pakaliwa. Paglingon niya, sumalubong agad ang gwapong mukha ng kanyang katabi.

Her eyes adored Jared's sharp profile that was seemingly chiseled to perfection by universal master sculptors. Ni hindi niya namalayan ang pagsilay ng nasisiyahang ngiti sa mga labi. She could not help reaching for his jaw to let her palm cradle it, while her long fingers rested and gently stroked his lower cheek from time to time.

Saglit lang na napapiksi ang lalaki sa kanyang ginawa. Mabilis din nitong naibalik ang atensyon sa kalsada at pagmamaneho.

Iniisip ko pa rin kung bakit bigla kang nagbago, Jared. You hate me, don't you? Why are you acting like you love me now? What happened? I was expecting that when we meet again, paghihigantian mo ako... itataboy... aawayin... You did all of that so well, you had me chasing you around, begging to be forgiven. Then, poof. We're here now.

Jared's eyes widened slightly. May nakita ito sa dadaanan nila na kinagulat nito.

What is really going on?

Kinabig agad ni Jared ang manibela. Nagtaka siya nang lumingon ito sa likuran. Sa kinilos ng binata, napabitaw tuloy siya sa pangahan nito. She looked behind as well before throwing him a confused look.

"Bakit tayo aatras?"

"Lumagpas tayo."

Namilog ang mga mata niya. "Lumagpas?"

"Yeah."

Umatras na ng dahan-dahan ang sasakyan. Bubuwelo sila para mag-U turn pabalik sa dinaanan na nila.

"Paanong lumagpas tayo? Alam mo naman ang daan papuntang The Org—"

"I got distracted."

Nag-alala siya. "Are you still feeling tipsy?"

"No. I swear, my head is already clear." Sinulyapan siya nito, tinitigan sa mga mata. "Medyo nawala lang ako sa focus nung humawak ka sa mukha ko."

"I'm sorry."

Jared didn't seem to hear her apology. Naka-U turn na ito kaya binilisan muli ang andar ng sasakyan.

There was this kind of perplexing adrenaline everytime Lily arrives at The Org. But as soon as they got inside the grand mansion and Jared took her hand, she felt different. She felt so self-assured. Wala siyang dapat ikatakot o ikakaba dahil walang bubulagang hindi inaasahang tao o pangyayari sa kanya. Tiyak na tiyak kung ano ang dapat niyang abangang mangyari— iyon ay ang mag-isa muli ang katawan nila ni Jared.

Sa paanong paraan sa pagkakataong ito? That's the only surprise that she should watch out for.

And that resulted to this level-headed excitement that filled her.

They climbed the stairs, already wearing the maroon silk robes while Lily toyed the keycard in her hand. Nakasunod lang sa kanya si Jared na kahawak pa rin ng kanyang kamay. This scenario made her feel like she was this devil that was dragging this innocent, smarty toward temptation.

But isn't that what's exactly going on here?

She swiped the keycard and pulled Jared in the moment the door opened. Pagkapasok niya ng silid, hinawakan ng kanyang dalawang kamay ang kaliwang kamay at pulsuhan ng binata. Nagpatangay naman ito, matiim ang titig sa kanya.

"You look at me like you wanna kill me," she dangerously smirked at him.

"Yes. I want to murder your pussy," he breathed heavily, needy and intense as his gaze met hers.

"Best. Birthday. Ever," she smiled wider after biting her lower lip, flirting with her eyes.

"Dahil birthday mo," hablot agad ng lalaki sa sleeves ng kanyang maroon an roba. He slid them off her shoulders, "ikaw ang masusunod. Lahat-lahat ng gusto mo, gagawin natin."

His eyes trailed and scanned her nakedness. Hindi nito napigilang haplusin siya. His hands felt her skin so gentle like she was a fragile porcelain woman. The back of his hand stroked under her jaw, down to her neck until he reached the top of her breasts.

"Or is it just because you want me to make all the decisions in bed?" nagmamadaling kalag niya sa tali ng roba sa kanyang bewang. "You're tired of having to make all the decisions at work and in your life too, aren't you?"

He almost stopped breathing at the very sight of her, at their very closeness. Jared slyly dragged a finger and rubbed its back in a swift slide between her breasts. Saktong naalis na niya ang pagkakabuhol ng tali. Napaawang ang mga labi ng binata nang makita ang pagbagsak ng kanyang roba sa sahig. His eyes immediately stared at her lower limb— he swallowed upon locking his gaze at her bare, freshly shaven pussy.

"No. It's what you promised, so I'm expecting you'll deliver," biglang hatak nito sa kanya padiin sa katawan nito.

Their scent together just defeated the coolness of the room. Now it was all sweet and alluring.

Bahagyang nakatingala ang lalaki, kaya tinitingnan siya nito sa baba ng matalim nitong mga mata. From his friendly and compassionate vibration as a psychologist, his other side began showing up— that arrogant, rebel of a slave.

"That's not for you to decide. And don't be such an in-denial," matapang niyang hablot sa roba nito para hubaran.

This is the gift she wanted to open on her every birthdays. Jared wrapped in silk, wrapped in a robe, wrapped in any clothing. She would slip them off, tear them apart, shred them to pieces even... and her excitement won't wane. Paulit-ulit niyang bubuksan ang isang regalo kahit paulit-ulit at alam niyang si Jared pa rin ang laman niyon.

Jared watched her strip him naked. Nahigit nito ang paghinga nang mariin niyang hinagod ng mga palad ang balat nito. Mula sa puson nito, humagod siya paakyat sa tiyan, sa dibdib at sa mga balikat nito. Kasabay ng kanyang kamay sa paglalakbay ang mga mata. They had a shower earlier which explained why his skin was still damp as well as his wavy, dark hair. Her right hand snaked and slid around his neck until she reached his nape.

Damn, he's a masterpiece. Strong, hard body and the confidence, plus knowledge, that aging brought to him; that made him so bold to do these dirty things with her.

Biglang kabig niya rito payuko sa kanya.

She gave him a sweet, dirty torrid kiss. He immediately responded to her kiss. Gentle at first, letting her take charge.

"What denial?" he grabbed her hips, crushing it againsts his'.

"This is what you want me for in the first place," aniya habang paputol-putol ang kanilang halikan. "To ease your mind. And your mind is stressed when you make all the decisions— from your clients to how you'll run your life."

They kissed again. Nainis siya nang humiwalay si Jared. His big hands squeezed her ass.

"You figured it out just now?" nanghahamong titig nito bago siya sinugod ng halik.

Hinablot niya ito sa buhok para ilayo ang mukha sa kanya. Inihilig ni Lily ang ulo, matamang pinagmasdan si Jared sa mga mata.

"The problem is, I can't accept that you want me to fuck you, not you wanting to fuck me."

Naghalikan pa sila ng kaunti, matunog ang bawat pagsipsip nila sa labi at dila ng isa't isa.

"Ohhh, yes... so good, Jared..." ungol niya pagkatingala.

Nung tumingala siya, dumaplis ang halik ni Jared na para sana sa kanyang mga labi. His kiss landed on her throat and from there, he resumed. He gave her quick pecks before sucking her skin.

"Just tell me how I can be of service to the birthday girl right now," he murmured with his lips still on Lily's neck.

Lily sharply inhaled, moving her hand away from his nape to clutch a good handful of his hair. Pinatingala niya sa kanya ang lalaki.

"Be a good slave," she answered. "You should. Dahil pinahirapan mo pa ako kakahabol at papansin sa'yo."

And she slammed her lips against his'.

Nang maramdaman niyang nasasarapan na ito, humiwalay siya.

Nagtama ang kanilang mga mata.

Ginawaran niya si Jared ng nanunuksong ngiti bago unti-unting umatras.

"Come here, Jared baby," she purred with beckoning fingers.

And he was enticed, seemingly in a trance as he controlled the urge to lunge at her. He, instead, carefully crossed the room to follow her.

She gracefully sat at the edge of the black leather bed and placed her thigh atop the other.

"Stop there," aniya at huminto ang mga hakbang ni Jared.

Oh, damn. She could stare at his naked perfection forever. Those narrow hips, that big cock.

Naihilig niya ang ulo.

"You already saw me naked and you're not yet that excited?" patungkol niya sa ari nito.

He was already hard and erect, but in his fullest stretch. Alam niya kung gaano kahaba pa ang kayang iunat ng binata. Ni hindi pa nga kasing taas ng kasukdulan nito ang pagkakatirik ng kahabaan nito.

Nagsalubong ang mga kilay ni Jared. "Kung mabilis akong ma-turn on sa hubad na katawan, matagal na akong may kinama rito kakapabalik-balik dito."

Nagdahilan pa. She was already losing her patience.

"Stroke yourself," mabigat at seryoso niyang utos.

"What?"

Nagtaas-noo siya, tinukod sa likuran ang mga kamay para marelax ang sarili sa pagkakaupo. Resulta niyon ang pagliyad pasulong lalo ng kanyang malusog na mga dibdib.

"Grab your cock, and stroke yourself."

His eyes narrowed at her.

"Dati gusto mong pinapasok ko kaagad," reklamo pa nito, susunod din naman pala sa pinapagawa niya.

She smiled and cocked her head to the side. Pinanood niya ang pag-handjob ni Jared sa sarili. His hand moved fast, gently stroking up... then down.

Up... Down.

Up... Down.

His long cock slightly bobbed, his tip waving at her.

"That's it, Jared baby," satisfaction tickled the corner of her lips. "Bilisan mo pa."

At binilisan nga ng lalaki ang pamamalad sa sarili.

"Feel it, Jared... Feel it," lipat ng kanyang mga mata sa mukha ng lalaki.

Nakipagtitigan lang ito sa kanya, napaawang ang mga labi. Halos pigil ni Jared ang hininga habang pumipitik ang kahabaan nito sa bilis ng pagtaas-baba ng kamay.

"L-Lily..." he even struggled and stumbled upon calling her name.

"Yes?" abang niya sa sasabihin nito.

"It gets harder when I look at you," he begged. Ni hindi nito mapigilan ang sariling kamay. Parang may sarili na itong buhay na walang tigil sa pagkamay sa ari nito.

"Mabuti," seryoso man siya, may kalakip namang kapilyahan ang kanyang pagkakangisi rito.

"Lily..." he moaned.

"You can't cum, Jared baby."

"Fuck—" he was about to glare at her when he accidentally dropped his mouth open.

His knees wobbled, he had to part his legs to regain a better footing. Kung hindi, matutumba talaga ito. Napalunok si Jared, nagtaas noo. He wanted to save face but he was just trying way too hard.

"You can't cum," paalala niya rito.

"I'm only doing this because it's your fucking birthday."

"And I bet you'll start doing it from now on, even if it's not my birthday," her eyes shone with delight.

"And why is that?" he inhaled sharply with a shudder.

Lily slyly grabbed her left breast and toyed it— squeezing her soft flesh, then kneading her nipple. Lalong nag-init ang titig ni Jared sa kanya, mas ginanahan sa pag-hand job sa sarili nang mapanood ang paglaro niya sa sariling dibdib.

"Because you're going to like it so much. So much, you'll beg that we'll do this again and again."

Hindi pa siya natatapos sa sasabihin nang pumalahaw ng ungol ang binata.

His cum shot up, a think thread of white fountain flying in the air followed by a short morse codes of his orgasm.

"I told you not to cum. You'll have to pay for not putting all of that cum in my mouth," she hissed, standing up.

"What are you—" Naunahan na niya si Jared. Hinablot niya ang katigasan nito.

He let out a scowl as she pulled him by the cock on a sex chair. Pabalibag niyang pinakawalan ang ari nito para mapaupo roon. Lily dominantly lifted a bare foot, kicked Jared here and there gently to assist him in positioning properly on the seat.

Nakatihaya sa sex chair ang binata, nakabukaka tulad ng gusto niyang kahinatnan nito.

Tinukod ni Lily sa dulo ng upuan ang tuhod bago nasundan ng isa pa. Pumaimbabaw siya sa lalaki pero hindi ito inupuan. She placed her hands on his shoulders to push him lower, making him slouch on the curved leather seat.

"Hindi pa ubos ang handa sa birthday ko. Make room for dessert, Jared baby."

Lily reached for the top of the chair, her strong legs propped her up in a squat.

"Eat it," she demanded, pushing her slit against Jared's face.

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