Prologue

HER POV (ICE CREAM).

I was sneaking behind the bottle brush bush at the farthest corner of the Allison's residence when I saw a couple sitting on the bench.

My eyes grew bigger when the guy's hand went inside the girl's skirt and pulled something down.

With my heart beating so fast I held my chest. Afraid that they would hear it and I would get caught.

Now the girl was sitting on his lap. Her hands on his wide shoulders and screaming loudly as if in pain.

The guy was holding her small waist maneuvering her body up and down.

I started shaking because I couldn't understand what was happening. She seemed in pain and the guy looked like he was enjoying it.

They kissed and then they stopped moving.

With my knees shaking I started running away from them.

I couldn't handle that.

The girl shrieked upon seeing me running.

I didn't look back.

Afraid of that hunting images that was stored in my young mind.

Sweating and shaking I ran to my Mommy and Daddy who were talking animatedly with Tita Patricia at Tito Vincent.

They stopped talking when they saw my tear stained face.

They hugged me and tried to pacify me.

I kept shaking my head and pointed my finger outside.

I couldn't speak. My tongue got tied up.

"Mommy please, let's go.."that was all I muster.

I couldn't explain why I wanted to go.

Then they just asked one of Tita's niece to play with me.

I reluctantly followed her. Still looking at my mommy and daddy pleadingly.

When I saw the couple came in, I started shaking again with fear.

The boy didn't show any remorse of whatever he did back there.

While I was shaking with fear, he was laughing with my big brother and his friends like nothing happened.

I made up my mind that I would never like this heartless boy.

How could he inflict pain to someone without feeling guilty.

I hate him.

As years passed by, I became more aware of that boy or you could say that man. I found out that his name was Peter Leo Allison. And he grew up to be more despicable for me. He was one of my big brother's best friend. He has a twin brother, Pierce Lindsey and he was the better version of Peter.

May maliliit na bagay akong napansin na pagkakaiba nila. Pierce Lindsey has darker blue eyes and friendlier. But Peter has lighter ones and always serious.

Whenever he's around, I couldn't make myself stay in one place. I felt like burning. So I always leave the place early or won't attend at all. Hindi rin nakatulong na magkaibigan ang mga parents namin kaya they always force me to interact with the twins.

I was combing my long light brown hair in front of the mirror. I was taller than my other classmates. I'm skinny but not a model type. I have a small face with light brown eyes, small nose and pink thin lips.

When I was satisfied, I turned around and pose in my mirror. Silly..

I skipped down our stairs then I suddenly stopped. I saw that man sitting alone on our couch.

I instantly felt myself stiffened. My mind got confused. Why was he here? If I wasn't mistaken, my big brother and his friends would go for a weekend in Alaminos.

I didn't know what to do, should I just run back to my room or come down and pretend that I didn't see him?

I went with the latter, it was easier. I hummed and continued my steps.

In the corner of my eyes, I saw Peter walk towards me.

I stiffened again and nearly ran to the kitchen. He caught my skinny arm and made me look at him. The way he carries himself really makes my blood boil. He was bossy and dangerous. I wanted my friends to be friendly and always smiling.

I looked at him and saw his light blue eyes. Like the ocean.

I stepped back when I felt my heart hammered in my chest. I put my hand on my chest and massaged it. It was painful.

I was having hard time breathing. And that was because of his eyes looking intently on my face.

"W-what do you want po?"it came as a whisper. Instead of shouting at him.

When he didn't say anything I looked away. I found it so hard to look at him in the eyes.

I was drowning and I was afraid I couldn't be able to save myself.

He pulled me closer to his body.

I could smell his minty breath and woodsy cologne blended with his own natural scent.

My eyes went wide with the foreign emotions that struck me.

He was so tall. And muscled. From his broad shoulders down to his legs. For his age, I would give him 10 out of 10.

I loved watching netflix and I knew different kind of bodies that the male protagonist have. Hot and sexy. And he had that body.

"You left your lunch box in my car love."he said with his voice husky.

I glanced up at him and saw his eyes looking at me softly.

My heart quickened again. I clutched my chest tightly.

How could he make my heart beat faster with his stupid blue eyes.

"T-thanks."I stuttered.

Feeling stupid I tried to peel myself off his grasp.

He showed my lunch box and I quickly grab it.

My big brother Ashmere swapped his car with Peter for a week so maybe that was why he has my lunchbox.

I always have goosebumps whenever I remembered that I had to be in Peter's car for a week because my brother assigned himself as my driver.

My mind went back to the present when he harshly pulled me beside him.

Panicking , i dug my feet on the floor not wanting to have any contact with his warm and hard body.

"W-what are you doing?"i said in disbelief.

"I have something for you love. Come with me."he said seriously. His eyes were telling me not to say no or he'll smack me on the butt.

I swallowed hard and slowly nodded.

His lips slight curled up.

"Good girl."

He pulled my arm gently and opened his car door for me. When he was about to fastened my seatbelt, I panicked and pushed him away.

"I can manage po." I said with shaking voice. I fastened my belt.

He was too much and I didn't want him to be too close.

I saw his brow raised up and just watched me do it. Then when I was done, he closed my door and walked round to the driver's seat.

His woodsy smell assaulted my nostrils. I couldn't understand why everything about him makes me felt like this. And I was really hating it!

He drove out of our driveway with ease and grace. While I was sitting stiffly beside him.

I scooted on my right when his hand accidentally touched my thigh. I looked at his veiny arm. He was the same height and size as my brother. Their past time was to go to the gym and get girls.

I felt sour.

I'm young but I know what they were doing. I hope Kuya Ashmere doesn't do what this man was doing. Parading his girl and every week, they're different!

He stopped at the gelato shop and my eyes went wide.

I saw him looking at me with small smile but eyes still dark. I was about to open my door but he stopped me and quickly got out of the car and opened my car door for me.

I shrugged my shoulders. At least gentleman siya.

Napangiti na ako nang makapasok kami sa loob ng shop.

I really love this kind of place. For me this was my haven. I looked around the shop. Girls were all looking at him. I furrowed my eyebrows. Kahit saan talaga nakakahatak siya. Because of his height, body and face!

Parang gusto ko na tuloy umalis at wag ng magstay pa dito.

I stood stiffly waiting for him to come near me. Then he placed his hand on my waist. I jerked in surprise.

"You like strawberry flavour right?" His husky voice filled my ears.

I side stepped to look at him and his hand fell. Nakatingin siya sa mga ice cream displays. Napatango ako sabay sagot.

I wondered how did he know that.

"Go get us a table. I'll order for us."He said then looked at me. Napaiwas ako agad ng tingin. Hindi ko talaga matagalan ang mga titig niya.

I saw a table near the glass window so I took it and waited patiently. I heard some girls talking so I looked behind me and sure enough, nakikipagflirt and mga babae sa kanya! Or baka siya naman ang lumapit!

I scowled and crossed my arms on my chest.

Nakakainis. So ano to kailangan ko pang maghintay? Baka naman matunaw na iyong gelato hindi ko na makain!

When I was about to get up and go to the toilet, a big veiny hand pushed me back. Then the tray was laid down the table.

"Where are you going love?" He said then sat beside me. Napausog ako nang magtama ang mga hita namin. Bakit ba kasi nakabukakang umupo ang mga lalaki!

Nang umusog siya ay mas umusog pa ako hanggang sa maramdaman ko ang glass wall.

"Here's your two scoops of strawberry gelato love." He said in a small smile and placed it infront of me.

I rolled my eyes then took the plastic spoon he handed me. I pursed my lips to stop myself from smiling when the sweet taste hit my tongue. Ice cream is one of my favourite food in the world.

We ate quietly. Oftentimes, I could feel his stares on me. Nakakailang pero hindi ko nalang pinahalata. Mas binilisan ko ang pagsubo dahil paubos na yong sakanya! Tumayo siya para itapon ang cup and spoon niya. Nang bumalik siya ay mataman siyang tumitig sa akin.

I slowed down when I saw him looking at my lips. Hindi ko alam kung may kumalat ba kaya dinilaan ko nalang ang mga labi ko.

He swallowed. Then parted his red lips. Pati ako ay napalunok na rin nang biglang nyang inangat ang mga mata nya at nagtama ang mga paningin namin. His pupils were dilated. And I suddenly felt hot.

"Let me."he said huskily and wiped my lower lip using his thumb.

I parted my lips in shock. "There gone." he almost whispered.

I didn't know what to do so I swallowed again and laughed softly.

"Thanks. Masyado pala akong makalat kumain."i said then looked at my cup then back at him.

"That's fine. As long as I'm the one who'll wipe that off you." His intense eyes locked on me.

Bigla akong napasubo ng ice cream ko. At nang makita ko siyang sumulyap sa plastic spoon na nakasubo sa bibig ko bigla akong napahinga ng malalim.

B-baka gusto nya?

"Gusto mo?" Tanong ko at inioffer ang cup ko sa kanya. Umiling lang siya habang nakatingin sa kutsarang dinidilaan ko.

"Sige na. Patunaw na rin kasi." Giit ko.

"I already threw my spoon."he said.

Ahh.."here." I offered my spoon too. Nagkatitigan kami. At nanlaki ang mga mata ko dahil parang nakakadiri naman kung gagamit siya ng nalawayan ko na.

Nang balak ko nang ibaba ang spoon ko ay hinawakan niya ang kamay ko na may hawak ng spoon at kumuha sa cup ko ng ice cream.

Napalunok ako ng isubo niya ng dahan dahan ang kutsara ko habang titig na titig sa mga mata ko.

"T-teka lang.." i said then tried to pull my hand. But he tightened his hold and continued licking it. His eyes dark with some emotion in them.

I was sweating profusely now. Bigla akong nainitan at nanginig. Pati puso ko ay mabilis ang tibok.

"Ang init naman dito sa shop.." I whispered then looked at the wall where the aircon was installed. Naka-on naman..

Napatawa ako. Nababaliw na ata ang katawan ko.

I pulled my hand again without looking at him. And I sighed in relief when he let me go.

"I-I'll just go to the t-toilet." I stammered. Then ran.. when I looked back, I saw him smiling sexily while looking at me.

I leaned on the door when it closed.

Oh my.. ang sakit ng dibdib ko. I massaged my chest to relieve the pain.

Kinakabahan ako na ewan.

I washed my hand and looked at myself in the mirror. I was flushed and sweaty.

Kumuha ako ng paper towel to dry my hands and my face.

I think he's bad for my health...