Tanya's POV

We celebrated our new house by having a barbecue in the backyard. Malawak ang backyard at may isang puno ng mangga sa isang sulok nito. I instantly fell in love with the place because of that. Ito talaga ang bahay na matagal ko nang pinangarap. This had always been what we wanted.

I took in a deep breath. Naramdaman kong nanikip ang dibdib ko ng maisip ko iyon. The hollowness in my chest ached. Ganitong bahay ang napipicture ko sa isip ko noon. Kasabay kong pinangarap ang buhay na kasama siya dito. We made this dream together but he wasn't here with me.

Ipinikit ko ang mga mata ko. Si Wayne pa rin ang nakikita ko sa isip ko. I could picture the life we could've had together. Simple at tahimik lang. Nakaupo siya sa tabi ko dito sa patio habang pinanonood namin ang mga anak namin na nagtatakbuhan, mga batang kamukhang-kamukha niya. That had always been my dream, he had always been a part of it.

"Mommy!" Hinatak ako pabalik sa realidad nang marinig ko ang boses ni Therese. Naglalaro sila ni George sa hindi kalayuan. She waved at me and I smiled, waving back at her. My life now was different from what I'd always dreamt. Therese and George were my reality. Hindi na parte ng realidad ko si Wayne, hanggang sa pangarap ko na lang siya.

Magsisinungaling ako kung sasabihin kong wala akong pinagsisisihan sa mga desisyon na ginawa ko. That wasn't the truth. I'd forever regret leaving Wayne. I'd forever wonder what could've been with him. Pero siguro ito talaga ang kapalaran ko. That had to happen because of Therese. She was the most beautiful gift God had given me. Kahit marami akong pagsisisi wala akong babaguhin sa nakaraan ko if it meant nothing having her here with me now.

I'd always love Wayne but maybe we just weren't meant to be.

Tumunog ang doorbell. Ibinaba ko sa la mesita sa tabi ko ang hawak kong juice. I got up and went into the house to open the front door. Nagulat ako ng tumambad sa harap ko si Wayne.

"Hey." He greeted with a wry smile on his face.

Biglang nanuyo ang lalamunan ko at napalunok ako ng makita ko siya. A flash of what had happened between us a week ago came back to my mind. I could still remember the feeling of his warm body pressed against mine, I could still taste his lips, I could still hear his moans and groans in my ear. I still remember how sore he made me the morning after.

Shit. Napamura ako sa isip ko. Hindi ko alam kung paano kikilos sa harap niya o kung ano ang dapat kong sabihin. I wasn't prepared for this.

"A—ano'ng ginagawa mo dito?" Iyon ang lumabas sa bibig ko.

"George invited me over." He answered. Tinitigan niya ako sa mga mata ko. There was a mischevious glint of something in his eyes. I felt uncomfortable and looked away.

"Ganon ba?" Sabi ko. Hindi man lang nabanggit sa akin ni George ito.

"Aren't you going to let me in?" He chuckled.

Parang napahiya naman na tumabi ako. I opened the door wider and motioned for him to come in. He took a step in and closer to me. I could smell his cologne mixed with his natural scent. Agad akong napaurong palayo sa kanya. The tension between us was palpable and I felt nervous around him.

"Where's George... and Therese?" He asked, looking around the house.

"N—nasa backyard sila." Sabi ko at tumalikod ako. Alam kong nakasunod lang siya sa likod ko, ilang hakbang lang ang layo mula sa akin. I felt all tensed up, like there was a knot in my stomach. Right behind me was the man I'd made love with a week ago. Muntikan pa kaming mahuli ni Therese. Buti na lang hindi iyon nabanggit ng bata kay George. Sana lang nawala na sa isip niya iyon at hindi niya na mabanggit pa iyon.

Lumabas kami sa backyard. Nahinto ang dalawa sa paglalaro nang makita si Wayne.

"Mr. Wayne." Therese came running towards him. Sinalo siya ni Wayne at kinarga.

"Hi, munchkin." He said, smiling at her. "How are you?"

"I'm fine, thank you." She brightly answered.

Nakangiting lumapit sa kinatatayuan nila si George.

"Papa, this is Mr. Wayne. Mommy's friend." Pakilala ni Therese.

"Why, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Wayne." George said, playing along with her.

"Am I late?" Wayne asked.

"You just came on time. We're having backyard barbecue. I appreciate you coming here to join us." Binigyan siya nang malapad na ngiti ni George. "We're still adjusting to our life here. Ikaw pa lang ang kaibigan namin. I'll be going back to Belgium soon and Tanya and Therese need a friend to keep them company."

Wayne looked at me, a playful smile playing on his lips. "Don't worry. I'll take care of them while you're gone."

I swallowed. My breath caught in my throat and my heart skipped a beat.

"Mommy bought me a new Clifford book. Can you read it to me later?" Inosenteng tanong ni Therese. Thankfully, that broke the tension in the air.

"Sure, munchkin." Wayne answered. Sandali silang nag-usap ni Therese. I could see how easily Therese grew fond of him. Hindi naman kasi ganun kahirap makasundo ang anak ko. She was a bubbly girl that never runs out of things to talk about.

The food we barbecued had already been set on the table. Dinala siya ni George doon at umupo kami sa mesa. They chatted and started talking about business. Habang inaasikaso ko naman si Therese at pinakakain.

I felt a foot touch mine from underneath the table. I bit back a gasp when it slowly rubbed up my ankle. I pulled my foot away and looked at Wayne who was sitting across from me. He looked at me and gave me a subtle smile as he was talked with George. I quietly glared at him.

Maya-maya ay naramdaman ko na naman ang paa niya. This time it pressed near my knee, his toe erotically rubbing against my skin. Sa pagkagulat ay napatayo ako sa kinauupuan ko. George turned his attention to me.

"What's wrong, sweetheart?" Nag-aalalang tanong niya.

"N-nothing." Sagot ko. "Tapos na akong kumain. I'm going to go inside. Marami pang hugasin sa loob. Excuse me."

I took my empty plate and Therese's and went into the kitchen. I felt relieved. The tension I felt in my muscle eased once I got away from Wayne. Parang nanghihinang napatukod ako sa harap ng counter sa loob ng kusina. Sa harap nang counter ay may bintana kung saan tanaw mo ang backyard. Tumingin ako doon at nakitang wala nang nakaupo sa mesa. George and Therese were playing with a kite. Kahit maaraw sa labas ay mahangin pa rin kaya nga kanina pa nag-eenjoy sa paglalaro ang dalawa. Despite his age, George was still fit and agile.

Hinagilap ng mga mata ko si Wayne pero hindi ko siya makita.

"Do you need help?" Nagulat ako nang marinig ang malalim na boses mula sa likod ko.

"Wayne!" Agad akong napaharap sa kanya. "Ano'ng ginagawa mo dito?"

"i'm just checking to see if you need any help." He said with a sly smile.

"Kaya ko na 'to." Tumalikod ako mula sa kanya.

"Are you sure?" Humakbang siya palapit sa akin. He was so close to me, I could almost feel the warmth of his body on my back. Nang subukan kong umalis sa counter ay mabilis niyang idinantay ang kamay niya sa magkabilang side ko. I was trapped in between his arms. "Iniiwasan mo ba ako?"

"Wayne, ano ba..." Mahinang sabi ko at sinubukan kong itulak ang kamay niya.

"Why, Tanya?" May bakas ng galit at hinanakit sa boses niya. "Why are you fucking doing this to me? Why this house? Dapat sa atin ito..."

Mariin akong napapikit sa sinabi niya. Para akong nanghina. I bit my bottom lip to prevent myself from crying.

His warm lips brushed against my neck.

"WAYNE!" I flinched away from me. "Ano'ng ginagawa mo?"

"Show me how sorry you are." He whispered in my ear before biting my lobe.

My eyes widened when he sucked on it. Nasa harap lang kami ng bintana at malingon lang si George at Therese dito ay makikita na nila kami. Gumapang ang isang kamay niya sa side ko pababa sa hita ko. Sinubukan ko siyang awatin pero walang epekto iyon sa kanya.

His slid his hand underneath my skirt habang ang isa namay ay pumasok sa pang-itaas ko. He cupped a feel of my breast before pulling my bra's cup down. I tried not to squirm as his fingers flicked my nipple. Kumawala ang impit na ungol sa lalamunan ko ng maramdaman ko ang init ng palad niya sa ibabaw ng pagkababae ko.

"W-wayne, please, tama na... baka makita tayo..." Nagsimulang kumabog ang dibdib ko ng makita si George na nakatayo sa harap ng bintana. We were just an eye shot away from him. Abala siya sa pakikipaglaro kay Therese. 

"Doesn't he know the real you?" His lips lightly brused on my shoulder and his fingers slid inside my panties. I shuddered and it made him snicker. "The poor guy has no idea what we've been doing."

"Please, stop." I half heartedly protested. I could feel the heat pooling in my stomach and it took efforts to speak.

"Don't worry, I won't tell. It'll be our dirty little secret." Paos ang tinig na sabi niya.

I tried to push him away but he only held me tighter. He began to rub my clit and knead my nipple. I could feel his erection against my bottom. Goosebumps erupted all over my body. Napakapit ako ng mahigpit sa counter top. I wanted to stop him but the sensation overwhelmed me.  He rubbed harder and faster until I was writhing against the palm of his hand. I could no longer think straight as he massaged me, my orgasm building quickly with every move of his fingers. I closed my eyes and whimpered his name as climax took over my body. I was shaking and breathing heavily when he grabbed my jaw and made me face him. 

He crashed his lips against mine and I instantly pushed him away. He gently bit my bottom lip and released it. Namumungay ang mga matang tinitigan niya ako.

"Now you pleasure me." His voice was husky.

Hinawakan niya ang balikat ko. He pushed me down to my knees in front of him. He then unzipped his pants and took his manhood out.  My eyes grew, his hardness was just right in front of my face. Napalunok ako at tumingala sa kanya.

"You know what to do with that. Take me in your mouth and make me come, angel." He wore a smirk on his face but his voice was gentle. 

Angel. It still sounded so good to hear. 

I did as he told me to do. I wrapped my hand around the base of his length and opened my mouth. I slowly took him in. It had been so long but I still remember. I bobbed my head while I sucked the tip of it. He groaned. I knew from the expression of his face, he was more than pleased. He tangled his fingers in my hair as he began to thrust into my mouth. In and out. Slowly and gently. I swirled my tongue around him and heard a deep rumble coming from his throat.

"Tanya, I'm going to come." He groaned.

He thrust his hips one more time and felt hot, thick liquid filling my mouth. I could still feel him throbbing inside me before I pulled away. I swallowed his essence, feeling the warmness of it down my throat.

I heard footsteps on the wooden patio. Agad akong napatayo. Papasok na sila sa bahay. Wayne tucked his manhood inside his pants and I hurriedly fixed myself up. Narinig kong bumukas ang pinto mula sa backyard papunta sa kitchen. Tumatakbong pumasok si Therese at nasa likod niya si George. 

"Mommy, you should've seen my kite!" Therese excitedly said. "It flew higher than that tree!"

"Really?" I tried so hard to stop my voice from shaking. Ramdam ko ang titig sa akin ni Wayne kahit hindi ako nakaharap sa kanya. Before Therese could take another step towards me, I excused myself to the bathroom. I was afraid they'd smell Wayne on me. 

Pumasok ako sa banyo at naghilamos. Napailing na lang ako sa sarili ko habang nakatitig sa salamin. Ilang beses ko na hinayaang may mangyari sa amin. Alam niya kung saan ako hahawakan, alam niya kung saan ako mahina. And it  was as if my body already memorized how to respond to him. I couldn't stop him even if I wanted. Inayos ko ang sarili ko bago lumabas ng banyo. 

"I have to  go now." Narinig kong sabi ni Wayne habang magkausap sila ni George.

"You're leaving already?" Therese said in a disappointed tone. "But you said you'd read another book to me."

"Maybe some other time, darling." Sabi ni George. "Mr. Wayne is a very busy man." 

"Don't worry. I promise I'd visit you again and read you a story." Nakangiting sabi ni Wayne.

Nagtama ang mga mata naman ni Wayne. My cheeks heat up when he smiled at me. Nagbaba agad ako ng tingin.

"Thank you, George, for inviting me over." Narinig ko ang boses ni Wayne. "I really had a nice time. And Tanya,"

I forced myself to look at him. A devilish smile played on his lips. 

"I'm so excited to work with you. It was a pleasure talking to you earlier." Binigyan niya ng diin ang salitang 'pleasure'. "I know it would be an even more pleasure to work with you." Makahulugan na sabi niya.

Tango lang ang naisagot ko. 

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Hello guys, sorry for making you wait so long for an update. Nagbakasyon muna ako dahil summer naman. Salamat sa pagtitiyaga niyong maghintay. <3