Chapter 10

STORM

After our one week vacation, Peter went back to work while I on the other hand became busy with my schoolworks. He was so busy especially that there was an explosion on the port and one of their cargo ship got caught on fire. It was a big news and the Allison's were leading the investigation.

I saw how tired and busy Peter was so I asked him to do his thing first. I even offered help if he needed me.

And that was two days ago. I know where I stand kaya hindi ko siya kinukulit. Alam ko naman kung anong ginagawa nya because either him or Kuya Lindsey are always in the news.

I switched my television on when I finished with my birthday cards for the twins. I would gift them watches. Because it was an essential thing for them.

The woman in her coat and made up face flashed on my screen. It was about the battle of the two biggest shipping lines in court. Apparently the Miranda's deliberately lit their old cargo ship on fire to get an insurance money. But unfortunately, the Allison's got caught too. So they were filing that case in court. They were asking for a big settlement for damaged property and big sum for their workers pay because their operations had stopped too. My father was already helping them with our best lawyers and I think it wouldn't take long till the verdict will come out positive on our side.

"Our star patroller caught Mr Peter Leo Allison with one of their biggest investor's daughter Sheena Zuñiga in a party being intimate." Then the screen flashed their pictures. They were dancing so close. Another one flashed, they were kissing. Nakatalikod iyong babae sa camera. Tapos si Peter naman ay nakayuko.

My body started to shake. Was this another Penelope in the making?

I put the volume up but I couldn't understand the anchor. Another picture flashed on my screen, them in the same clothes coming out from the hotel early in the morning. My heart constricted painfully. How.. how could he do this to me? I thought we're okay.. he just proposed to me and yet he spent his night with someone else. Ganito ba siya magmahal? At mahalin? Kailan ba matatapos ang pananakit niya sa akin?

The woman's picture smiling happily while looking at him flashed on the screen. My eyes blurred with my tears. Kailan ba ako sasaya? Ang sakit naman nyang mahalin.

With my shaking body, I got up from my chair and grabbed my phone.

I rang his number for the nth time but he wasn't answering it. I should ask him this. Maybe there was an explanation. He never lie to me.. and even if he confirmed it, as long as he comes clean, I would still accept him. With all of me. With all my heart.

I called Kuya Ram to drop me off at their head office. I was playing with my bangle all the way to their building. When my car stopped, I quickly got out of it and ran to the receptionist. They smiled at me and told me that I just missed Peter. But I could probably see him at one of our hotel for a meeting.

So I thanked her and bid my goodbye.

I ran back to my car and hurriedly told Kuya Ram about where he should drop me off.

I was palpitating when my car pulled up to the porte cochère of the hotel. I told Kuya Ram to leave because Peter would drive me back home. A guard opened my door for me and greeted me politely. They knew my car.

This hotel has two restaurants. On the ground floor and on the fourth. Apparently, the fourth floor was reserved for a debut party. So I walked straight to the ground floor restaurant and looked around. Peter was nowhere. I decided to wait for him. Maybe he just got stuck in the traffic?

The maître led me to a table where I could easily see the entrance and the whole restaurant. I ordered milkshake while waiting. But I could even swallow it.

As the time passed by, I became more anxious and in pain.. i paid for my milkshake and went to the reception.

"Excuse me, I want to ask if you have Peter Allison on your guest list please." My voice was shaking.

The two receptionist looked at each other then smiled apologetically at me.

"We're sorry Miss. But it's confidential." The taller one said.

"There was a mix up Miss, I just want to know if he's here! I've been waiting in that restaurant for two hours." I exclaimed.

"It's our duty to keep our guest's privacy. I'm sorry." She said dismissively.

Biglang sumiklab ang galit ko. Napahampas ako sa desk. Everybody on the ground floor looked at us.

"If you won't provide me that information, I will fire you!" I gritted my teeth.

Napatalon ang dalawang receptionists.. Their manager showed up with another girl behind him. Maybe she asked for his help because there was some crazy girl creating a commotion. And that's me.

I really felt bad. Parang bumalik sa akin ang nangyari kay Penelope. She was so desperate. But I just shrugged it off. And Now, when Peter was with someone else, ako naman na ang napunta sa sitwasyon niya.

The manager whispered something to the girl behind him and her eyes went wide.

The manager smiled at me and guided me to his office.

"Mis Monteverde how are you? Is there anything I can do for you?" he said in a friendly tone.

I looked sharply at the two receptionist before getting in. Namulta ang dalawang babae at napayuko.

"I want your guest list. A certain Peter Allison or Sheena Zuñiga is all I'm asking."

"It's against our company rules. You know that Miss."He said apologetically.

"So you rather lost your job Mr Manager?" I said coldly.

The man's eyes went wide then he swallowed. "W-we'll do something about it then." He said with his little voice.

"Thanks Mr Manager. Don't worry I'll let my father know how helpful you are." I smiled tightly.

"Thanks Miss." he tapped on his laptop and checked it.

"Miss Sheena Zuñiga's listed in one of the room but Mr Allison isn't." He said then tapped something again.

Napahinga ako ng malalim. My body relaxed instantly.

I got up from my seat. "Thanks."

"You're welcome Miss."he smiled.

"Oh by the way, Are you sure you had all your guest on the list? Sinong kasama nya in her room?" I asked with curiosity.

He squinted his eyes then read the name that nearly made my knees wobble.

"It's Leo. He was the one who booked it last night Miss." napaupo ulit ako. Biglang nanghina.

"Give me her room number then." I whispered.

"Sure Miss." then he scribbled something on his pad.

"Thanks. You'll be well compensated for this Mister." I said then almost ran to the elevator.

My heart was beating so loud when the elevator stopped on the floor of her room. I slowly walked down the carpeted corridor and stopped at her door. I suddenly felt scared. I took a deep breath and twisted the knob. It opened.

Para akong baliw na natawa. They didn't even have the time to lock it. Sobra ba silang sabik sa isa't isa na nakalimutan nila ito?

I was laughing hysterically and crying at the same time. I grabbed the knob tightly and pushed it open. I fell on my knees. It was a bit dark with only a light coming from the bathroom.

Her moaned filled my young ears. My heart was thumping so painfully while I was catching my breath.

"Oh.. harder Leo.. Fuck me faster.." I swallowed hard then almost crawl to the bed.

"Yes.. more! More!!" She was screaming so loud.

With my own eyes, I saw a man on top of the woman thrusting his hips hard on her.

Napaupo ako at yumuko. I sobbed in pain. My heart was breaking..

How could he do this to me?

After a minute of her screaming, I decided I had enough. I slowly stood up and walked unsteadily towards the exit.

I looked at them once more then turned my back.

Naglakad ako palabas ng hotel na masakit ang buong katawan at puso. My head was in daze. Sa paglabas ko ay sumalubong ang malakas na patak ng ulan. I took a deep breath and smiled bitterly. It seemed like the weather understands my pain. Because it was crying too...

For our relationship to work, I need to believe in him and understand him. I need to be more understanding and support him in everything he does. Dahil kasama yon nang piliin ko siyang mahalin. I couldn't let him go now. I'm too stuck, drowning and I wouldn't want to be saved.

Being with him gives me high. And staying in love with him gives me pain. Nothing's perfect. As long as I'm still happy, I would never let him go.

I kept quiet and let him enjoy her. Because I know that once he's done with her, like Penelope, he would come around and be with me again. She was just another storm passing by. And we would conquer it again.

I soaked myself in the rain last night. I cried and grieved. When it stopped raining, I called home and sent someone to fetch me. I threw my phone away, together with my heartache. And now I'm as good as new.

My heart slowed down when I saw him sitting on my bed with flowers and chocolates in his hand. I smiled with my blurry eyes. He'll always be gorgeous in my eyes. He was looking at me with concern. He got up from my bed and walked towards me on his steady gait. Leaving the flowers and chocolates behind.

I wanted to hide my eyes because my tears just slowly run down my cheeks. Too glad to see him now..

He walked faster and pulled me in his arms. I sobbed and hugged him tight.

See.. he was here. He will always comes back to me... I should be happy. The storm didn't last.

And I'm still standing strong..

We were having a brunch. It was Saturday so he decided to spend the rest of his day with me.

"Love, I know that you've heard the news.." he said slowly. I glanced up from my food.

"Don't worry, I believe in you. It was just a malicious rumour." I said nonchalantly. His eyes became gentle then wiped my lower lips.

Napangiti ako sa pagiging malambing niya. I didn't care if he hurts me some more. Dahil bumabawi naman siya palagi. I'm a what they called masochist.

"I want to clear everything to you."he said solemnly.

Napatango ako kahit nag aalangan. Sasabihin nya ba ang pagpunta nila sa hotel?

"She kissed me in the party. But I didn't. When she had too much to drink I drove her to the nearest hotel. And came back in the morning because she had nothing with her."

I sighed in relief. I thought he would tell me about their time in the hotel room. Ayoko nang masyadong detailed. Baka kasi hindi ko kayanin.

"Was something wrong with her?" I asked curiously.

"Yes.. and she knew something that I need to have so I'm keeping her beside me." Nakakaunawang tumango ako.

"I understand Peter. You need to do what you have to do for your company. I'm just here to support you all the way." I said sincerely.

His eyes twinkled in happiness.

"You're perfect. Too perfect for me love.." he whispered. I just smiled. I wanted him to see me as his ideal wife so he would keep coming back to me..

When I couldn't eat anymore, he finished my food and pulled me back to my room.

When the door closed, he wrapped his arms around me and kissed me squarely on my lips. I sighed in happiness.

"I can't wait for us to get married. I'll make you happy. I promise you that.." he said while catching his breath. I closed my eyes and leaned my forehead on his.

"I can't wait too. I promise to be the perfect wife you'll ever have." I felt his soft lips touched mine. I opened them for him and kissed him back as hard as I can.

"Tomorrow.. I'll ask your parents for your hand love. And everyone has to know about it." He said then kissed my wrist that has the bangle, then they went up to my arms and my shoulders. He looked at me in the eyes then dipped his head to kiss me on my lips. Slowly.. his kisses went back down. My body was on fire. I felt my cheeks flushed and my body trembling from his touch.

"Peter.." i moaned his name when his kisses went down my neck. Napakapit ako ng mahigpit sa mga braso nyang matitigas ng mas bumaba pa ito at huminto sa puno ng dibdib ko.

"Love.. You're so sexy.. so hot.." he said then squeezed my waist hard. Napaungol ako sa init at higpit nang pagkakapisil niya.

Napasinghap ako ng buhatin niya ako at ilapag sa kama. I felt my lips swollen from his kisses and my skin tingling from his rough stubble. He removed his shirt and belt then knelt down just below me. He then parted my legs and went in between.

He was so sexy and hot.. I swallowed hard and let myself fall when he hovered over me and put his weight.

"Love.. I won't do anything against your will.." he said then kissed me again on my lips.

I moaned. "Take me. I'm all yours." I said. Holding his nape.

I heard him groaned. Then thrusted his hips on my center. Napadilat ako ng maalala ko ang nangyari kagabi.

The way his hips thrusted on her.. the way she screamed his name in pleasure and pain. Bigla akong nanigas. At naitulak siya.

Napalayo si Peter at tinignan ako nang may pag aalala.

I looked away. My eyes blurred with tears.

"Love.." he said then pulled me in his arms. Napasandal ako sa kanya at umiyak ng umiyak.

Maybe... maybe I needed more time to heal. If he could just wait for me..