Perfect Mismatch (Completed)

Chapter Nine: Moment Of Truth... and Goodbyes

She has never felt this kind of need, this want, and as Yeyen felt Houlden's nakedness lovingly pressed against hers, all she could do was arch beneath him, as if doing so would make it easier.

She threw all caution to the wind, she let go of all her inhibitions as she offered herself up to him, silently telling him to give more of those kisses. "Everything about you is so good... I don't know how I'll get enough of it..." iyon ang paulit-ulit na ibinubulong ni Houlden, sa bawat bagong bahagi ng kanyang katawan na nararating ng labi o kamay nito.

Napasinghap siya nang maramdaman ang mga labi nitong tila tine-trace ng magagaang na halik ang paligid ng kanyang dibdib. Houlden paid homage, alternately to her breasts, until he finally cupped one with his hand, while his mouth conquered one taut tip. Her moans, her cries of pleasure filled the room as his mouth and hands continued their exploration.

"Houlden, you..." hinawakan niya ito sa balikat, habang ang isang kamay ay naglalandas mula sa dibdib pababa sa katawan nito. Her hand lingered on his taut abs, before they went further down, trying to reach for him. He pulled himself up then kissed her again, drowning her moans, but not that undeniable need.

"Houlden..." she called when she can't take it anymore. "Now, please..." Houlden simply gazed at her lovingly for a few seconds, before his hand slid between her thighs, where she needed him most. When he felt that she was ready, his lips mets hers again. Then he claimed her, in one slow, yet powerful thrust.

She gasped at the initial pain and discomfort. Humigpit ang kapit niya kay Houlden, na tila hindi makapaniwala ngayong nakamasid sa kanya. Kahit hirap ay maingat niyang itinaas ang ulo at hinagkan ito. "Please, please go on." she whispered. "Okay lang ako."

Iyon lang marahil ang nais nitong malaman, dahil ilang sandali lang ay muli itong gumalaw. He gently held her upper body with those strong hands as he kept thrusting, filling her with all of him. It was strangely pleasurable and soon, whatever pain she felt was gone. Their lips and hands alternately kissed and touched each other, as both moved faster, harder, until both of them felt that wonderful release. It felt beautiful, and so connected.

Ilang minuto matapos iyon, habang masuyong hinahagkan ni Houlden ang kanyang sentido, ang kanyang leeg, balikat, bago muling umakyat sa kanyang labi, pakiramdam ni Yeyen ay noon lang niya tuluyang naipakilala ang sarili sa binata. She wasn't playing any role, she wasn't aspiring for any kind of attention except for what Houlden was giving her, and she never did it out of anything else but for her love of this man.

This man, whose heart she's about to break with her betrayal soon.

"Hindi na talaga ako makahintay na mawala itong camera crew na palagi na lang nakasunod at inire-record ang bawat galaw natin." naiiling na sabi ni Paola bago nito inubos ang wine sa basong kanina pa nito hawak. Ilang oras iyon matapos nilang makabalik sa Manila galing sa Ilocos, at may maliit na afternoon cocktail party na inihanda ang ZMS para sa kanila sa executive lounge. Masaya ang atmosphere at nasa mood ang lahat. Wala ang stress at tension na karaniwan nang pumupuno sa paligid sa tuwing magkakasama silang lahat na involved sa reality dating game show na iyon.

With the exception of Paola, na tila kanina pa gustong umalis. Paola who looked ethereal in a simple cotton sundress, her cheeks flushed and skin just slightly, beautifully tanned from staying out in the sun these past days.

Her lips, still moist with the wine, was slightly pursed as she looked around her. Hinila niya ito at masuyong hinagkan sa labi, bago pinagdikit ang kanilang noo. "If you're sick of all these cameras, why don't we just leave ahead of everyone?"

"I'm having a migraine attack, at inaantok na dahil dito sa wine, and I have to go home?" she winked at him conspiratorially, bago bahagyang umatras upang mailagay sa mesa ang goblet na hawak. Nanataili ang kamay nitong nakahawak sa isang braso niya, bago siya hinagkan din sa labi.