Guarded ✔ (Alpha Sigma Omicron #5)

13. Message Received

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

WARNING: SPG. Read at your own risk, or better skip.

Pinisil ko ang pisngi nang naglalambing na si Russle. He was showering me with kisses. Napailing naman ako at natawa. My baby brother was radiating happiness, I love how much he's enjoying our little getaway.

We were spoiled so much by my husband. It was a well-deserved treat for all of us, especially the kids.

The only thing that seemed not right to me is Ashley's presence on the cruise ship. Ashton's mom couldn't even take a hint as opposed to her son's cuteness. Napakalambing na bata ni Ashton kaya nagkakasundo sila ni Russle. They are just the sweetest.

As for his mother, hindi niya nilulumbayan ang asawa ko kahit obvious namang wala itong interes na makipag-usap sa kanya o sa mga sasabihin niya. But she was still following him all around. Halos hindi kami makapag-solong dalawa ng dahil sa babae.

Naiinis ako sa sitwasyon. Naiinis ako sa babae. Naiinis din ako kay Gotham kahit wala naman siyang kasalanan.

After the lunch which I ditched them, they were continuously inviting me to do activities with them. Pero ang totoong puntirya naman talaga nila ay ang asawa ko.

Bumalik si Russle sa kumpulan ng mga bata. Tinanaw ko naman ang mga itong nakapalibot kay Gotham. He was teaching them how to catch a fish from the sea.

He was topless.

Nakabalandra ang maskulado niyang katawan sa mga spectator. It was the guardians of the kids who were most excited about seeing his bared chest and abdomen. Mas lalo akong napairap sa ere.

"What are you doing here alone? You look lonely."

Humalakhak si Jianyu, ang kaibigan slash kaaway ni Gotham. Sinundan niya ang direksyong tinatanaw ng mga mata ko. Mas lalo siyang ngumisi.

"Spying on your husband, huh?" He was teasing me.

"Manahimik ka nga," Inirapan ko ito.

"Are you jealous? Look, there's a woman trying to get Gotham's attention. Nice swimsuit." Itinuro pa niya ang tayo nila kaya tinampal ko ang kanyang kamay.

Anong tingin niya sa akin, walang mata? Kitang - kita ko.

Nag-iinit ang kabuuan ng aking mukha sa inis. Tumayo ako upang umalis. "Oh, come on. I could see jealousy right there..." He even chuckled and stopped me from leaving. "Shouldn't you get your man?" Pinagtaasan niya ako ng kilay.

Kumunot ang aking noo. "He's not my man," labas sa ilong kong sinabi.

"But aren't you guys married?" He crossed his arms around his chest. "Would you let any woman even touch your property? Hahayaan mo na lang na ganoon? Can't you fight, Filantropi Agnes? Because I heard great things about you, especially in terms of combat and aggression."

Inis akong humarap sa kanya. "Why would I fight for him? Responsibilidad niyang maging tapat sa akin."

Tumawa lalo ang gunggong.

"Fight your jealousy, sweetheart. It's showing." He shook his head, laughing and ordered something to eat from the counter. Umayos ako ng upo.

His sweetheart endearment was bland. Walang epekto sakin, hindi gaya ng pagtawag ni...

"I have a proposition to make," kuha kong muli sa atensyon ng lalaki. He glanced at me and gestured to continue, he was all ears. "Get those ladies' attention. It's going to be easy for you."

"Hm, admit you're jealous first." He stared before sipping a fruit tea.

Natahimik ako.

Was I jealous? Was this unfamiliar feeling called jealousy? Pagseselos ba iyong matatawag na gusto kong manabunot tuwing may nagpapansin sa kanyang iba? Pagseselos ba iyong matatawag na parang may kirot na pakiramdam?