Her Perfect Imperfection

Chapter Twelve

CHAPTER TWELVE: I'LL SHOW YOU HOW

Thirdy

“HEY you,” I say upon seeing Jeni when the elevator door opened. She's wearing a mask since we're in a public place. This is the hotel where I first brought her before and I'm pretty sure she went through a thorough security checking downstairs. “Let her take your coat.”

Nakita ko na umarko ang isang kilay niya pero sinunod rin naman ako bandang huli. When the hotel staff get her coat, I invited her inside the conference where I mostly held my private meetings - both business and political meetings. Ito ang unang beses na may kakausapin ako 'di tungkol dalawang nabanggit ko na iniikutan ng aking mundo.

“This is a business meeting, Thirdy,” Jeni said and removed my hand on her waist.

“Right.” Bahagya ko siya inunahan sa paglakad para mabuksan ko na iyong pintuan para sa kanya. May nakahanda ng pagkain sa loob at maiinom kaya hindi na kami maiistorbo pa ng mga staff. “How was your sleep with a frustrated mind?”

Binukas ko ang pinto at agad naman sumilip muna sa loob si Jeni nang huminto sa paglakad. Tumingin siya saka umirap pagkatapos.

“Huwag mo na ipaalala. Magkunwari ka na hindi mo nabasa ang pinadala ko.”

I chuckled. “I noticed that you delete it already earlier.”

“Criminals don't leave evidence nor traces of their stupidity, Attorney.”

Muling ako tumawa ng mahina. “But this lawyer have a screenshot copy of it, Ms. Daria.”

Kitang-kita ko na napipilitan lang na tumawa si Jeni at tuluyan na nga na 'di ako pinansin. Nilagpasan niya ako at dumiretso sa bakanteng upuan para maupo. I followed Jeni inside after closing the door.

“So, shall we start? May kopya ka ba nito?” Sunod-sunod niyang tanong sa akin na hindi sinagot verbally. Pinakita ko na lang sa kanya na may kopya ako noong binigay ko na contract. “Una, pakibago ng pangalan ko. I want to separate my life as Jeni to my hidden one as Aurelia. Aurelia Simons.”

“That's duly noted.”

“Pangalawa, hindi mo na-specify na dapat no strings attached. You will call me when you need me and whatever happens in bed, stays in there.” She's really keen to details. Kaya siya ang paralegal na gusto ko kasama kapag fieldwork. Mataas ang tiyansa na manalo ako kapag si Jeni ang kasama ko. “Article four; phase 5, a companion you can bring in normal gathering such as family involved. . .”

“What's the matter with it, Jeni?”

Jeni groaned. “Strike it out.” Yumuko ako at nilagyan ng mark iyong parte na sinabi ni Jeni. “Hindi mo ako girlfriend kaya bakit ako sasama sa 'yo sa mga gathering? Pakilinaw ng stance mo kasi wala akong plano makipagrelasyon. All I want is sex.”

“Again, that's noted.”

“I don't like cuddling.” Diretsahan niyang sabi. “I hate chatting while having sex. So, you cannot ask if I enjoy it. Wala ka dapat pakialam sa mararamdaman ko.”

Parang nag-alanganin ako sa sinabi niya. She's firm with her rules and all while all I want is to keep her beside me.

“You won't ask me on a date because that's only for couple.”

“Can I at least take you out for dinner before I make you mine?”

“Okay. . . but. . .” Hihinga na ako dapat ng maluwag dahil napapayag ko siya sa bagay na aking sinabi. “I'll pay for myself. Hindi mo ako sugar baby para gastuhan. Ayoko ng mga regalo, bulaklak o kung ano-ano pa. Let's stick to the real definition of fuck buddies.”