Chapter 4. Secret Neighbour

Gabriel's POV

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"What do you do for a living?" She ran her fingers on my shoulder, and I smirked.

"Nothing," I said and shook my head.

"Do you want to be my toy? I can give you everything you want." She whispers, and both of her hands are now wrapped against mine.

I shook my head and was about to say something, but her lips captured mine.

Magaling siyang humalik. Walang pagdududa. Mabilis ang galaw ng kamay niya at pumailalim ito sa damit ko.

I kissed her like how she kissed me. It's tempting, and I can feel my hardiness. I know what she wants, and this is always like this to every woman I meet.

When I was in the navy and had our short break, most boys went home to their wives and kids. And the rest that doesn't have obligations ended up like this. It's fun to fuck, and there's nothing wrong with it. We need it. I need it. Easy.

She moans when she feels my hands around her back. Wala pa akong ginawa dahil nakaupo lang naman siya sa kandungan ko.

I never stop caressing the back of her skin while kissing her. I want to take my time kissing. That's my rule.

Her body arched, and her hand fisted at my back. And like a twist, she stood up and took off the garments attached to her body. And with a lustful stare, I watch her getting naked in front of me.

Lumuhod na siya sa harapan ko at alam ko na ang kasunod nito.

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"Have you met her?" si Lorenzo sa kabilang linya.

I just got back and rested my head on the back of my swivel chair. This place is massive, and I didn't expect this from Nonno. I thought I had to lay low for my identity, but I guess he purposely displays what I am in society.

"Yup, I met her and I met her again today," I said and shut my eyes.

The image of her talking to that man smiling was the last picture registered in the back of my mind.

Huh, dammit.

Even before I was fucking that whore, I could only picture Feleona's face and nothing else.

What the hell is happening with me? She doesn't meet my standard. But here she is, playing a big part inside this effing head.

"And what do you think? Let me remind you, Gabriel. She belongs to El Gonzales. I don't want you to cross that line, bro."

I took a deep breath and opened my eyes, staring at the ceiling of this room.

"I'm not effing interested, Lorenzo," I smirked.

"I know you, Gab. But I hope you will forget the past about her and you. Pero sa tuwing naiisip ko na magkikita ulit kayo ni Feleona ay kinakabahan ako. Ewan ko lang kung naalala pa niya ang noon. . . She was young when she asked you that time, and that was cute. But as your big brother here, I want you to bear in mind that never cross the line. Ayaw ko na matulad ka kay Diego."

Natahimik ang kabilang linya dahil ang baliw na Diego na ang pumagitna. Buhay pa yata ang kaluluwa ng baliw na ito dahil magpahanggang ngayon ay nanggugulo pa rin sa amin dito.

That bloody lunatic Diego. I cursed in silence when I remembered him. . . That was a year ago, and that was the biggest downfall of the El Costello and the De Luna mafia clan.

"How was everything there?" I change the topic.

"All good. Penelope and I will visit the Philippines this coming month. I will see you there, bud."

"That's great. I can't wait."

"Wala pa bang sinabi ang Nonno mo tungkol sa kabuhayan ninyo?" Bahagyang tawa niya sa kabilang linya.

"Nonno is doing great. He's happy that I managed to retire early. I'm not too old to retire from the navy, but as requested, I need to. Kailangan ko rin ito."

Tumayo na ako at humakbang patungo sa maliit na balkonahe ng kwartong ito.

I look around the neighbourhood of this subdivision, and everything seems quiet. I love the place. There was no traffic. No hustle and bustle like in the city, and most of all -

"Carlo!! Pesti ka talaga ang manyak mo!"

What the -

I cursed in the back of my mind when I heard a sharp woman's voice coming out of the house next to my place.

"Who's that? Akala ko ba tahimik ang lugar mo. May nakawala ba?" kantyaw ni Lorenzo sa kabilang linya. Kumunot ang noo ko at humakbang ako malapit sa gilid.

And from here I saw the two of them. . . Feleona and her best friend, Elsa.

"Isigaw mo pa, besh. Iyong magigising ang lahat ng kapit-bahay ko." Tawa ni Feleona sa kanya.

"Gaga! Talaga? I hate you, Carlo!!! Matamaan ka sana ng kidlat!" Sigaw ng kaibigan niya na si Elsa.

"At maputol ang maliit na ari mo! Pangit ka!!!" Sigaw ni Feleona.

"Shit? Nakita mo ba ang sa kanya, besh? Oh my goodness!" Takip bibig ni Elsa.

"Hindi ano! Hindi ko bet ang ex mo, gaga! Ang liit ng ari niya. E, natitigan ko noong nag-swimming tayo na kasama siya. Ew, gurl. Ang liit promise. Nasarapan ka ba?" Lakas na tawa niya.

I pressed my lips together and cleared my throat. And I bet Lorenzo heard them talking as I'm only a few distances from them.

"What the fuck, bud?" Bahagyang tawa niya sa kabilang linya.

I smirked and shook my head while looking at them, down below. Hindi nila ako nakikita dahil madilim ang balkonahe ko at nasa likuran na bahagi nila.

I didn't realised that Feleona's house was just next to mine. Sinadya yata ni Nonno ito. Sinadya niya yata na kunin ang bahay na ito dahil alam niyang katabi ito ng bahay ni Feleona.

"Let me guess? Is she your neighbour?"

I shook my head and strode inside. I will pretend that I don't hear anything.

"Yes, she is," I answered and grabbed a drink from the fridge.

"Alam mo ba?"

"Hindi. . . I guess the old man did this all on purpose." I shook my head while drinking my beer.

"Well, good luck, bud. I bet you will have fun looking at her secretly," kantyaw niya at pinatay na ang tawag nito. Napailing na ako at napatango sa sarili. 

Imbes na pumasok sa loob ay sekreto ko silang pinagmamasdan mula rito sa balkonahe ng kwarto. Mabuti na lang at ang malaking puno ay nagsisilbing takip sa balkonahe na ito at hindi nila ako nakikita.

"So, ano na ang plano mo ngayon?" tugon ng babae na katabi niya.

"Ano? At ako pa talaga ang tinatanong mo? E, ikaw ang broken hearted. Gaga!"

I shook my head again and smiled secretly while listening to how she talked. This is fun. I will have a lot of time observing her personality like this.

I thought it would be boring to be back in the Philippines, but I was wrong because Feleona filled up my day today with so much in her.

"May balita ka na ba sa mga nang-harass sa' yo noong nakaraang gabi?" tanong ng kaibigan niya.

"Wala, at ayaw ko ng gulo. Madadamay lang ang pangalan ko. Nakakahiya sa mga Mondragon ano." Tugon niya habang nakanguya.

"By the way, Els. Iyong lalaki na tumulong sa atin. Nakita mo ba ulit?"

My ears were heated when I heard it. I know that it was me she's referring with.

"You mean that hot gwapo hunky na pulis?" Ngisi ng kausap niya at lihim ang ginawa kong pag-ngiti sa sarili.

"Gwapo ba siya sa tingin mo?" Dudang tanong ni Feleona.

"Of course, besh! Ano na ba ang nangyari sa mga mata mo? Engineer ka ba? Sukat at numero lang yata alam mo ah?" kantyaw ng kaibigan niya.

"Wala ka na nga'ng Siobeh at Pinokyo. Nagbago na lahat ang ugali mo sa mga lalaki, hindi ka na interesado," pagpatuloy niya.

Napailing si Feleona at inilapag ang inomin niya.

"No, not that. But you know, he works at the building firm. Hindi ako sure eh. Akala ko rin pulis siya. Pero nakita ko siya kanina at naka-security uniform siya."

"Oh my. . . Seriously!?" excited sa boses ng kausap niya. Tumango lang din si Feleona at simpli ang ginawa kong pagtalikod sa sarili.

I don't want to listen to their conversation anymore. Ako lang din naman ang pinag-uusapan nila. . . mga babae nga naman.

Bahagya ang ginawa kong pag-ngiti at pumasok na ako sa kwarto. Pero nahinto ako nang hakbang nang marinig ko siyang magsalita.

"Hindi naman siya ka-gwapuhan ano! Mukhang playboy nga! Feelingero rin. Porket lahat ng babae roon pinag-uusapan siya. Eww! Hindi ko siya bet." boses niya.

Umigting ang panga ko at tahimik akong napatingala sa sarili. . . Kahit kailan talaga ang babaeng ito. Ang pisikal na anyo lang niya ang pagbago at hindi ang ugali.

"My goodness, Feleona! Hindi ka man lang nagpasalamat, besh? Kamuntik ka na nga'ng ma-rape noong nakaraang gabi, at mabuti na lang at dumating siya. Dahil kung hindi, ay tiyak frontpage ka na gaga!"

I turn around and looked at her expression. She couldn't bring herself to smile and she twisted her mouth.

What her friend, Elsa told her probably hit her.

Hell, I care. I said in silence moving away ang getting inside the room. 

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C.M. LOUDEN