Nagising ako sa pagtunog ng buzzer ng hotel room. Medyo naramdaman ko pang pumipintig ang aking sentido nang makabangon ako, dahil wala pang isang oras nang sa wakas ay makatulog ako.

But the buzzing wont stop that I can't ignore it!

Inis na bumaba ako sa higaan ko. Hindi ako nakatulog mag-damag sa kaiisip kay Vince at sa ginawa nito kagabi nang ihatid niya ako. Kung nasa harapan ko si Moana ay siguradong mamumura ako noon at sasabihing feeling teenager ako.

Without even tipping my toes to sneak into the peephole, I opened the door. Greeting the person outside with my good morning look, hair in mess while rubbing my sleepy eyes.

"Yes?" I yawned.

"Good morning, Corrine." That baritone voice made me snapped a gaze.

"Oh my God!" I exclaimed and immediately banged the door close when I saw Vince DeSalvo standing at my doorstep.

Muli akong nakarinig ng katok matapos ay ang tinig nito. "Hey, Miss Smith that's quite rude for someone who brought you breakfast."

Nakagat ko ang aking labi kasabay ng pag-sapo saaking dibdib na ngayon ay malakas na ang pag-kabog. I inhaled an air, God Vince what are doing to me! This is getting insane. Buong gabi ako nitong hindi pinatulog, tapos ngayon ay ang aga-aga ako nitong babaliwin?!

Muli itong nagkakakatok.

I composed myself and run my fingers through my hair to fix it a little before I opened the door.

A forced smile crept my lips as I stared at him dashing in the morning with his light blue shirt and cream shorts.

"Good morning." I greeted and opened the door wider. "Come in."

One side of his mouth went up in a lazy smile as he get in. Tuloy tuloy ito sa kusina ng hotel room na akala mo'y pag-aari nito iyon. Well technically yes, he owned the hotel.

"I brought breakfast, fix yourself in a hurry and join me." Sabi nito habang nasa komedor na.

"What was the breakfast for?" I asked as I followed him.

Lumingon ito saakin bitbit ang dalawang plato. He shrugged. "People normally take breakfast every morning, should it be special?"

It hits me. Agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin dito at tinalikuran ito. He's right. Nothing's special with him bringing me breakfast, don't play dumb Corrine. I warned myself.

"Okay, I'll just go freshen up." Kaswal kong sagot bago mag-tungo saaking silid.

I took a quick bath and dressed up a simple black leggings and button down shirt. I dried my hair and tied it in a messy bun.

Nang makalabas ako ay naabutan ko si Vince na nakaupo na sa harap ng four seater dining table, waiting for me.

There's a lasagna with bacon strips and onion bread on each plate.

"Let's eat." He smiled and stood up from his seat to pull a chair for me.

Magazines and tabloids were all wrong with the article that Vince seldom smiles, sa sandaling nakakasama ko ito ay palagi itong nakangiti. Mabilis itong maiirita sa maliit na bagay pero madalas naman itong ngumiti.

"Thank you." Nahihiyang sabi ko bago maupo roon. What a gentleman!

Umikot ito pabalik sa kinauupuan nito at nag-simula na kaming kumain. We're both silent, ako dahil naiilang. Siya, ewan ko kung bakit.

"You really like.." He cleared his throat. "me.."

Natigilan ako sa tanong nito. Alam kong pinatutukuyan nito ay ang sulat na nabasa nito dahil sa katangahan ko. I flushed and drink an ounce of water before clearing my throat, composing myself as I answered.

"That was two years ago, Vince. It changed." I denied. It didn't.

Nakita ko ang pag-aliwalas ng mukha nito. Slowly his lips cracked into a smile again. "Good."

Tila may tumusok naman sa puso ko sa naging sagot nito. So he doesn't want me, liking him.

Nag-yuko ako ng tingin sa aking pagkain at nagpatuloy na lamang doon upang hindi nito makita ang pait na lumukob saaking mga mata.

"Do you have plans for today?" Kapagkuwa'y tanong nito.

"W-wala.." Sagot ko.

"How about tonight?" His voice lowered down, making a sexy and husky tone.

I swallowed and shook my head.

"Good, you're mine for now." He beamed and smiled again.

Sinuway ko ang aking sarili nang maramdaman ang mabilis na pintig ng aking puso. That was nothing, Corrine. He's just being friendly.

Nang matapos kumain ay tumayo na ako upang iligpit ang aming pinagkainan. Tutulungan sana ako nito, ngunit pinigilan ko siya at sinabing ako na.

Matapos hugasan ang pinggan na aming ginamit ay muli ko itong binalikan, nasa sala na ito at nanunuod ng car racing sa tv. He seems so interested on what he's watching na hindi nito namalayan ang pag-upo ko sa tabi nito.

"You fancy cars?" I asked.

Doon ito napalingon saakin, bago muling ibinalik ang tingin sa telebisyon. "A bit."

"Ohh.." Tumango-tango ako kahit hindi naman a bit ang nakikita kong interes dito kung hindi a lot. "Thanks for the breakfast, Vince.."

I saw his jaw flexed. He shut the tv off and turned his head on me, his eyes were of something I couldn't name.

"Call me Vincent, Corrine." He demanded.

Naguguluhang nangunot ang noo ko.

"From now on, start calling me Vincent." Sabi pa nito.

His brown eyes piercing me a look that made me nod my head. "Vincent.."

With that, his face grew brighter and he smiled again. "Better."

Inabot nito ang bewang ko palapit sakaniya bago magbaba ng tingin saaking mga labi.

"Do you want me to kiss you?" He asked softly. "Because baby, I wanna kiss you.."

"V-Vincent.." I muttered a supposed to be protest but he captured my lips into a gentle kiss.

Each stroke was a strong heaven. My hand reached to grip his shoulder for support because my legs were shaking.

Mas pinaghusayan nito ang paghalik bunga ng aking naging reaksyon. My eyes were shut and we were kissing, I have no idea how long have we've been tasting each other's lips but when he stopped and pulled away we're both panting and gasping for air.

Ngumiti ito, mabilis akong nag-iwas ng tingin dahil hindi ko alam kung paano siya pakikitunguhan sa kabila ng naganap.

"You have a very sweet lips, Corrine." His lips curved in a smile.

Agad na bumilis ang tibok ng aking puso sa loob ng aking dibdib, pinilit kong umaktong palagay sa harap na ito. I don't wanna give him an impression na nagugulo ang sistema ko sa presensya nito.

Pilit akong ngumiti at bahagya itong tinulak upang makadaan ako. "I know."

Dinala ako ni Vince sa isang yate, he said that we'll set sail. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang pumasok saaking isipan at walang pag-tutol akong sumama rito.

The yacht is screaming class and money. Pamula sa itsura nito hanggang sa mga dekalidad na kasangkapan nito sa loob.

Huminto ito sa gitna ng karagatan.

Kumapit ako sa barandilya ng yate at pinagsawa ang aking mga mata sa asul na asul na karagatan. Ilang beses ko na itong nakikita at napagmamasdan, ngunit hindi ko parin maiwasan ang mamangha sa kung paanong naging ganoon iyon kaganda.

"This place is wonderful..." I whispered.

"And you're beautiful." Simple nitong tugon na nagpainit saaking mga pisngi.

Nang lingunin ko ito ay nakabaling din ito saakin. Nakangiting nakasandal ito sa barandilyang kinakapitan ko. Pilit kong nilalabanan ang mapangiti sa sinabi nito, I faked a frown.

"Sa ganyan ka ba nakakabingwit ng babae?" Inilipat ko na ang aking mga mata pabalik sa karagatan.

"Why? Magpapabingwit ka ba?" His voice was full of mischief.

I played along and shrugged. "We'll see."

"Talaga? Then let's see." Napasinghap ako nang kumapit ang kamay nito sa palapulsuhan ko at hilahin akong palapit sakanya, bodies were now tangled.

His hand went into my chin before he lowered his head to kiss me again. Umangat ang kamay ko sa dibdib nito upang sana'y itulak itong papalayo ngunit hindi iyon ang nangyari nang maramdaman ko ang marahan nitong pag-pisil saaking pang-upo. It ignited the fire inside me that I wanted more...

His tongue shove inside my mouth and I welcomed it like I never welcomed anyone in my life before. I give back his kisses that earns a groan from him. Naramdaman kong inangat nito ang suot na pang-itaas upang hubarin iyon and heaven knows why I let him, but I let him.

"Let's swim?" He whispered in between our kisses.

"I-I don't have my bikini."

"This will do..." He runs his finger to the strap of my bra before it went down to cup one side of it.

"Ohhhhhh..." I moaned softly.

"C'mon, masyado ng mainit dito..."

Pinaunlakan ko ang paanyaya nito. We jumped into the cold water with my undergarments and he's on his boxer shorts.

Parang batang gumaan ang pakiramdam ko nang mabalot ng tubig ang aking katawan kasabay ng pag-palagay ng aking kalooban kay Vince.

We played and enjoyed the water like kids. Hindi na namin namalayan kung gaano kami katagal na naglalangoy, and I wasn't surprise to feel him hugging me from time to time.

Nang mapagod ay nagyaya na akong umakyat at bumalik sa taas ng yate, he played like a gentleman and guided me.

Tinuro nito saakin ang cr nang mag-tanong ako, doon naman ako dumiretso. Inalis ko ang suot kong bra at piniga iyon. Then I followed my underwear, soon as I pulled it off my legs the bathroom door opened.

I froze when I saw Vince standing, holding a pair of sealed underwear on his hand. Gaping at me...

"V-Vincent..."

"Goddammit Corrine!"