Patay! Parang may alam si Lily sa nangyari sa amin ng pinsan nya kagabi.
Nakatingin lang ang asawa ko sa akin. Nakataas ang kilay. Aamin ba ako, o magdadahilan? Katatapos lang ng tampuhan namin, at mukhang another problem na naman.
I hesitated, but in the end, nanaig pa rin ang kagustuhan kong magsabi na lang ng totoo. I want to come clean, because at the end of the day, I want my wife to be honest with me too.
“I’m sorry, Babe. May nangyari sa amin ni Patty kagabi. Patawad, mahal.” Sabi ko.
Kasabay nito, may narinig kaming kumalabog. Gising na pala si Patty at nadatnan nya kaming nag-uusap. Bakas sa mukha nya ang panic, at pagkabahala. Tumingin ito sa akin at pinandilatan ako ng mata.
“Halika dito ate, Samahan mo kami for breakfast.” Anyaya ni Lily. Hindi naman ito mukhang galit, which is mas nakakabahala. Ang lakas ng kabog ng dibdib ko.
Very slowly, Patty slipped into one of the chairs and joined us in breakfast, but she barely touched the food. The silence was very awkward.
Seeing the situation, my wife sighed and said, “Ate, don’t worry hindi ako galit. I mean, I understand that kagabi we were all tensed and perhaps needed release. In fact, kung hindi ka umalis baka swertehin itong damuho at sabay pa tayong nabingwit.”
Muntik akong nabilaukan sa narinig. Ibig bang sabihin, muntikan nang magka threesome kagabi? Sayang naman!
“Pero sana lang, hindi na maulit. No sneaking behind my back,” Pagtatapos ni Lily sabay tingin sa akin ng malalim.
Parang nabunutan naman ng tinik si Patty, at nagsimula nang tumawa-tawa. Natapos ang aming agahang tatlo nang matiwasay. Pagkatapos ng breakfast, sabay nag bonding ang magpinsan sa kwarto namin, habang ako ang naghugas ng pinggan. Dinig na dinig ko ang harutan nila, at kantyawan.
Napabuntunghininga ako at napangiti. Buti na lang.
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Lumipas ang ilang buwan at bumalik ang sigla ng aming pagsasama. Masaya akong nalagpasan namin ng asawa ko ang isang matinding pagsubok.
At dahil nga sa karanasan naming di malilimutan, na bagama’t masalimuot ay nagdulot naman ng magandang supresa sa buhay naming mag-asawa: Isang matindi at exciting na sex life.
Halos gabi-gabi kaming nag-se-sex ni Lily. Mainit ang bawat pagniniig namin dahil pareho kaming mapusok at puno ng pagnanasa sa isa’t-isa. Sa suhestiyon ni Lily, bumili kami ng iba’t-ibang sex toys na mas nagpa-alab pang lalo sa aming sex life.
Wala na akong mahihiling pa sa buhay. May maganda at sexy akong misis, may maayos na career, at yumayabong na sex life.
One day, naka receive ako ng memo mula sa head ng office namin. Ipapadala daw ako sa Singapore for training. May iba pa itong ibig sabihin. Promotion. I’m being groomed for a much higher position sa company. Finally, eto na ang hinihintay naming simula ng pag-asenso.
Of course, I was delighted. When Lily learned of the news, she was over the moon. We celebrated the night with intense sex.
The day I was flying to Singapore, my wife cried because she said she’d be missing me. In the car as we were going to the airport, she even asked playfully if we could go all the way. As our car was not heavily tinted, I was afraid to do so. Nevertheless, Lily gave me one hell of a blowjob in the car as a memorable goodbye.
“H’wag masyadong magpagod.” I told her as I was about to board the plane. “I’ll be back before you know it. 3 weeks lang.”
“I know, hindi lang ako sanay na wala ka sa bahay.” She said as she hugged and kissed me.
So ayun nga, nasa Singapore ako for three weeks. At ang communication namin with my wife is through the internet and Facebook, meron ding Skype o Zoom. Kung anong available, doon kami, tuwing gabi after work, nagtatawagan kami. While I was sent here for training, much of my work revolved around networking. I socialize with several powerful people in the industry, to establish connections.
That’s why sobrang nakaka-drain, kasi while hindi ako baguhan sa mga social functions, medyo kakaiba pag kasama mo super mayayaman at influential. The good thing is that I made friends with a lot of them, and successfully established connections.
My professional world has broadened, ika nga. I thought to myself, that I’m ready for the big game.
I told my wife that, and she was happy for me. I asked her, kung kelan sa tingin nya ang opportunity for her promotion naman.
“Who knows, baka this month?” At natawa ito. “But kidding aside, Babe, I have news.”
“You’re pregnant?” Pagbibiro ko.
“Gagi, hindi.” Ang natatawa nitong sabi. “Naalala mo yung biggest project ng team namin these past couple of months?”
“Alin doon yung luxury underwear line?”
“Oo.” Sagot nito. “We’re finally launching it this week.”
“Wow, congrats,” sabi ko.
“This initial launch will be done internally lang. Meaning, bigshots and investors would be invited to the show since it’s not open to the general public. And there would be a twist, instead of hiring models, people connected with the company would model the underwear themselves.”
Biglang nag-init ang pakiramdam ko sa sinabi ni Lily. Employees would model in bikinis? Nakita ko ilan sa mga designs nila, at marami doon sobrang sexy.
Hiding my excitement I asked, “So you’re saying isa ka sa mga models, tama ba?”
“Okay lang ba, Babe?” Sagot nitong may pag-aalangan. “Hindi sana ako, papayag pero sa voting ng team namin ako ang napili eh. At naisip ko rin, by that time andito ka na naman sa Pinas. You’ll be part of the audience and you’ll keep me safe diba?”
“At isa pa, may magaganap na auction for a cause. Visitors or the audience can put money in behalf of the models. The proceeds would go to a scholarship fund for the talented but underprivileged designers, for their schooling. Alam mo naman, scholarship ang nagtaguyod kaya nakapag-aral ako sa isang magandang kolehiyo. It’s like giving back.” Sabi pa nito.
Simula ng maghiwalay ang ama at ina ni Lily, mag-isang tinaguyod ng kanyang ina ang kanyang pag-aaral dahil hindi na muling nagpakita pa ang kanyang ama. Bilang isang mabuting anak, nagtiyaga si Lily na mag-aral at magmaintain ng mataas na grades, kaya naman nakahanap ito ng mga scholarships hanggang nakapagtapos ito.
“Okay lang Babe.” I assured her. “Kelan ba yan?”
“This Saturday night.”
I counted the days. Three more days, but this Friday I’d be flying back to the Philippines. I’d be there to see my wife wear those sexy undergarments in front of the crowd. Just thinking about it made my blood boil with excitement.
“Pero Babe, wala bang sneak preview for me?” Nakangisi kong tanong.
“Like today? Now?”
Tumango lang ako, na nakangisi pa rin.
“Pervert!” Sigaw nito. Pero sandali itong umalis sa harap ng camera. Pag balik nito, may bitbit na itong mga saplot. Isa ay red, yung isa naman ay kulay yellow.
“O alin dito? Pili ka.”
“Yang yellow muna.” Sabi ko.
Yung yellow underwear ay parang pang beach volleyball bikini ang design. Mas revealing nga lang at mas sexy ang cut nito kaysa sa mga napapanood kong suot ng mga athletes. Two-piece ito na ang pang-itaas ay parang sports bra na X yung tali sa likod. Yung pang-ibaba naman ay high-waist cut ang design na parang thong yung likuran.
“Ito?” She held the undies up, while moving away from the camera. I could hear the rustling of clothes, and after a minute or so, she re-appeared wearing the yellow underwear. The color suited her fair skin.
She smiled at me as she turned around.
“How’s it?” She asked.
“You looked gorgeous! Nakaka-el ka.” Litaw na litaw ang kaseksihan ng asawa ko. Natural na malakas ang sex appeal ni Lily, lalo na ngayon na ang suot nya’y hapit na hapit sa katawan nya. May kalakihan ang boobs ni Lily, and with the sportsbra-like upper garment, mas umalsa pa lalo ang suso nya. Mas malaki at mas malusog ito tingnan.
Ewan kung anong material gawa ang undies na ito, pero parang sobrang alsa naman yata ng maumbok na puke ng misis ko? Naisip ko rin, mabuti at shaved na pussy ng asawa ko, kung hindi ay talagang makikita bulbol nya with how narrow the panty is. High-waist din ito, kaya litaw na litaw ang kaputian ni Lily sa upper pubic area nya.
Halos three weeks na ako dito sa Singapore, kaya naman takam na takam na ako sa asawa ko. Looking at her sexy figure, I couldn’t help but be turned on. Umigkas agad ang tarugo ko. Pero hindi ako nagpahalata, dahil hindi naman kita sa camera ang lower body ko, pasimple kong nilabas ang burat ko at dahan dahang nag jakol.
“Babe, talikod ka pa please.” Request ko pa.
Ngumiti naman si Lily at tumalikod. “Ganito ba?” Sabi nya.
“Yes, spread your legs apart. Lean forward; Yes, ganyan nga.” Ang tuwang tuwa kong tugon nang makitang sinusunod ni Lily ang bawat sinasabi ko.
Bumilis ang pagtaas baba ko sa aking tarugo.
Nagulat ako nang mula sa pagkakatalikod nya, ay inabot nya ang kanyang pwet sa magkabilang dulo at inalog-alog ito bago hinila sideways.
She was spreading her butt wide! And it made for an amazing view. Kita ko kung gaano kanipis ang telang nakatakip sa butt hole nya at pussy. Lumapit pa sya sa camera for a closer view. Konting konti na lang talaga at exposed na ang private parts nya. Halos kita ko na ang labia ni Lily.
Damn. Inuulol mo ako Babe, sabi ko sa sarili ko.
“Babe, ano ginagawa mo dyan?” I heard my wife asked.
Hindi ko napansin, na medyo malamin na pala paghinga ko at napapaungol ako ng konti. Marahil ay narinig ito ni Lily sa kabilang dulo.
“Are you masturbating?”
“Wala ah.” Tigas kong pagtanggi.
“Then, tayo ka nga.” She told me. When I still didn’t move, she asked in a more commanding tone.
I had no choice but to stand up.
“Grabe Babe, ang tigas mo na. Hihi” Pilyang sabi ni Lily.
She bit her lips and told me to continue what I was doing. She grabbed the front of her panties and pulled it up. My eyes grew wide as I saw her pussy crack eating up the fabric of her panties. I also noticed her panties becoming moist.
She moved the fabric of her panties up and down her pussy crack. I heard what appears to be soft moans coming from her mouth. Then dahan dahan nyang hinila ang panties nya sa tabi at lumitaw ang basang-basa na pussy nya.
After that, she licked her middle and index finger before inserting them into her pussy. In and out, she moved her fingers furiously. Hindi pa nakuntento, she opened a drawer and took out an 8-inch dildo, it’s black and medyo maugat.
Isa ito sa mga sex toys na una naming binili online. Isa rin ito sa madalas naming gamitin sa plays namin. Isa itong dildo na may hulmang itlog at may suction cup sa ilalim. Para nga itong isang buong tarugo.
She then found a chair and placed her butt on the seat. She was facing the camera. At the same time, ipinatong nya ang dalawang paa sa arm ng upuan, kaya naman bukang buka at nakabuyangyang sa harap ng camera ang kanyang wet pussy. Suot pa rin nito ang yellow underwear na nakalihis lang sideways.
In that position, Lily had two fingers in and out of her pussy while the dildo was in her mouth. She was sucking the dildo, like she was doing a blowjob!
The scene was just too hot!
Hindi naman ako nagpatalo sa kalibugan. I showed her how much my cock missed her lewd pussy. I moved my hard-on closer to the camera as I was stroking it.
“Shit Babe, you are so horny, and I love it.” Ang sambit ko pa.
Lalo pang ginanahan si Lily at tumalikod habang ang mga paa nya ay nakapatong na sa upuan ng mismong silya. Using its suction cup, she stuck the dildo at the edge of the seat firmly. She then slowly guided the dildo inside her pussy as she lowered her body.
“AhhhhhHHHHHH.” Ang haba ng ungol nya. Sandali itong tumigil at lumingon sa camera. Kitang kita ko sa mga mata niya ang libog.
Mahaba at mataba ang dildo na ito, kaya naman halos 75% lang na kabuuan nito ang kaya ni Lily. Dahan dahan muna ang pagtaas baba ni Lily. Dahil nga maitim ang dildo, kitang kita ang contrast ng maputing balat ni Lily sa pumapasok sa pussy nito. With how wet her pussy was, agad nag-lubricate ang kahabaan ng dildo ng katas ni Lily.
Naalala ko yung BLACKED na porn series sa internet. Parang ganito ang nangyayari sa harap ng camera. Parang kinakantot si Lily ng isang negro na may maugat at malaking burat. Litaw na litaw rin ang maputing likido na umaagos sa puke nya. Balot na balot ng puting likido na ito ang maitim na dildo.
Ilang sandali pa ay bumilis ang galaw ni Lily. Humawak ng mahigpit si Lily sa top rail ng silya at kumabayo ng husto sa sex toy. Panay din ang ungol nito.
“Babe… babe… ang tigas at laki ng cock moOOo. OhhhhHH… Fuck me.. Fuck me…” Ang paulit ulit na sabi nya.
Sobrang nagustuhan ko ang aking nakikita. Kaya binilisan ko pa pagsalsal ko.
“Tangina ka Babe, pag nakauwi ako dyan, wala ka talagang pahinga sa akin.” Sigaw ko sa harap ng camera, ramdam ko kasi malapit na akong labasan.
“Babe… I’m cummmingggGGG….” Narinig kong sabi ni Lily, habang nanginginig ito sa ibabaw ng matabang dildo.
“Sabay tayoOOOO…” At sumambulat ang libog ko sa harap ng laptop. Tumalsik ang tamod ko sa screen ng PC, at kumapit sa imahe ng asawa ko na nangingisay. Diniin ko pa lalo ang tarugo ko palapit sa screen, hanggang maubos ang libog sa katawan.
Nang mahimasmasan, ay doon ko lang naisip na punong-puno na nang tamod ang laptop ko. Work laptop ko pa naman ito, kaya agad akong naghanap ng damit at pinunasan ang malagkit na tamod. Shit. Amoy bagong hiwang patani na ang PC ko.
Pagkatapos maipalabas ang nakatagong libog, ay nag-ayos na kami. Nang bumalik kami sa harap ng webcam, ay pareho na kaming may suot na damit. Natawa kaming pareho. First time naming gawin ito sa harap ng camera.
Another sex adventure worth remembering.
“So what time is your flight going back to the Philippines ba, Babe?” Tanong ni Lily.
“Six in the morning, this Friday, Babe. So if everything goes well, by lunchtime andyan na ako.” May ngiting sabi ko.
“Wala bang preview doon sa natitirang underwear?” usisa ko sa kanya.
“Nope” wika nya sabay dila sa akin. “Para may ilo-look forward ka sa Sabado.”
Tumango ako, pero alam ko hindi ito ang tunay na dahilan. Baka tigasan na naman ako at magkainitan kami sa harap ng camera. Mabuti nang mag-ipon ng libog para sa pag-uwi ko nitong Biyernes ay ready sa bakbakan si pototoy.
After a small talk, we both ended the conversation and rested for the night.
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Friday, 5am.
I called my wife because of a slight issue with my schedule. I was supposed to come home today. I already booked a flight at 6 in the morning.
But I was advised by Danny, the one in-charge of my training, that I had to delay my return for at least two more days. A VIP is visiting the branch, and it was someone very important to the organization. If I wanted to move faster and higher in the corporate ladder, having a connection with this person is a must.
“So that’s it, Babe. I’ve packed all my things and I’m ready to go home.” I told her of my dilemma.
“But I’d feel bad if you missed this chance.” I heard my wife say. “You know what? I’ll be fine. I’ve psyched myself for this event tomorrow. Even if you couldn’t make it, I’ll do my very best.”
“You sure, Babe?” I asked once more.
“Yes, don’t worry. I’ll be fine. And what could happen?” She assured me with a smile.
I know I shouldn’t worry, but something tells me I should be there. But I know that I just couldn’t miss this chance. The in-charge told me that this person is someone difficult to meet in person; I might not be presented with the same opportunity in the future. He said that I’m actually lucky to have this chance.
He was close to telling me, I’m an idiot if ever I pass up this chance.
Therefore, hanging up the phone, I made a decision. I’d be staying for two more days.
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Later that day, I tagged along with some of the bigwigs in Singapore branch. I did some research on the internet, but I couldn’t find that much information about the person we’re supposed to meet.
I was told her name was Caroline Cole. She’s a mix of Asian, Italian, and Black, so her looks should be quite exquisite. She’s 48 years old and divorced with a single daughter in her twenties. She had a diverse investment portfolio, in numerous industries including manufacturing, information technology, oil, aeronautics, and many more.
She also had quite a sizable stock ownership in the company I’m working with. In short, she was very rich, but because she was very low-key, little is known about her.
I tried to memorize all of this information in my head, careful not to forget even a tiny detail. If I could cozy up to this bigboss, wouldn’t I be hugging such a big thigh? A promotion is not only possible in the future, but a jump up in the corporate ladder of several levels is also within reach.
As I dwell on this little fantasy, a black luxurious sedan stopped at the entrance of the company building. We were all just outside waiting for that VIP. A man in black suit approached the car, and opened its rear door. Then out came an elegant-looking lady.
She was wearing a half-sleeve belted dress that accentuated her classy demeanor. I noticed that she wore less accessories, but that did not diminish her superior look. In fact, it only reinforced everyone’s belief that this lady is a class of her own because she didn’t need decorations just to bolster her worth.
As she walked the steps leading to the building, she stopped by each of the branch executives, shook hands and exchanged some pleasantries. I was at the end of the line next to Danny, and I was nervously waiting my turn to be introduced.
When the lady saw Danny, she showed a big smile. She had a set of white teeth and a smile that reaches her eyes. She was a beauty. And with how she greeted Danny, she must know him, I believe.
“Oh, look at you, Danny boy; Is it ten years already?” She laughed.
“Twelve years to be exact Madam, when you offered me that advice. I haven’t had the chance to thank you for your help.” Danny replied, half bowing.
“No need. You deserve that little push. It was nothing.” She answered gracefully.
It was then that she noticed my presence in the corner of her eyes.
“And who’s this? A new hire?” She looked at me like she couldn’t believe her eyes. No, it was more like shock.
She must have thought I was too young to be lining up together with these executives. So, I extended my hand for a handshake and took the initiative to explain my presence there.
“Hello Ms Cole. Let me introduce myself. I’m Roger Inganyo a junior-executive-in-training from the Philippine Main HQ. I’m here on a 3-week training, learning the ropes from these amazing people.” I produced what I thought was my brightest and most reassuring smile.
But the lady didn’t seem impressed. She just looked at me intently and didn’t even took my hand. Without a word, she walked past me towards the building.
I was left there embarrassed and confused. What the heck?
I looked at Danny, my face showing my confusion. My face was like screaming, “Did I do something wrong?”
Danny just shook his head and offered no explanation. “I don’t know Kiddo. Maybe, your luck was just bad.”
Then everyone walked past me. Even they were confused about what just happened. One by one, they got inside the building.
“Anak ng pating naman, OO. Hindi nga ako umuwi ng Pinas dahil dito pero mukhang mamalasin pa ako.” Sabi ko sa sarili.
I sighed and had no choice but to follow the rest. Technically, I’m still on training as I decided to stay longer. I couldn’t just bail out. That would be too unprofessional.
There was a scheduled presentation at the company conference room. I thought, “Mabuti na rin ito; after nang presentation. Uuwi na ako ng Pinas.”
Danny was the one who gave the presentation. It was mostly about the progress of the branch, and its future direction. The meeting was just thirty minutes. After that, Ms. Cole shook hands with Danny and the other bigwigs and left the building in a hurry. She didn’t even bother to look at me, or gave explanation for her earlier actions.
I approached Danny and told him that I’d be going back to the Philippines.
“No, your training here is not over yet.” He said.
Surprised, I waited for him to continue.
“Tomorrow, Madam is hosting a party. No, to be exact we’ll be hosting it for her. She’s not too fond of these get-togethers, but suddenly she wanted to host one this time. There’d be bigshots coming, you can interact with them. It would be a good opportunity for you. Also, Madam specifically told me to bring you along. She emphasized that you have to be there.”
Tangina, ano ito? She treated me like air, but she wanted me to come to her party? Anong klaseng trip ito?
Pero kahit gaano man kasama ang loob ko, wala akong magagawa kundi ang sumunod. Mukhang hindi nga ako makakauwi in time for Lily’s big event.
“What time should we go?” I asked.
“The party starts in late afternoon, in her private villa. So around 1:30, we should be there already. I’ll give you a list of people to invite. Take advantage of this opportunity. These are all powerful and influential people; I’ll make you in-charge of connecting with them.”
I almost jumped in joy. It was indeed a wonderful opportunity.
“Sir Danny, thank you!” I was all smiles.
With that he patted my shoulder and walked into his office, but not before reminding me to get the list from his secretary later on.
I had a vague idea of why Danny was putting me in-charge. Danny was a straightforward and righteous guy. He must have thought I was not treated fairly, but he couldn’t question Ms Cole as she was his benefactor. Putting me in-charge would make me akin to Ms Cole’s representative when connecting with these bigwigs. I could borrow her influence and get in touch with these people. In a way, this is Danny’s way of compensating me.
What a great guy!
Despite the disastrous first meeting with Ms Cole, I felt that I didn’t really lose that much, as long as I could establish a network with these other big bosses. Bawing-bawi.
Going to my hotel room, I called Lily right away and explained the situation. Once more, she assured me not to worry. She apologized that she couldn’t talk to me that long as she was busy from the preparations.
That’s fine, I’m going to be truly busy soon too.
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There were more or less twenty persons in Danny’s list. It meant I was able to establish connection with twenty influential people. When I personally visited them, they were very cordial, perhaps thinking that I was Ms. Cole’s representative from the company’s side.
They took note of my name and personally offered me their business cards. That was a very positive first step. Too bad, that’s as much as I could do because I couldn’t be too brazen in borrowing Ms. Cole’s influence.
Ang naisip ko lang, paano pag nalaman ng mga ito na hindi pala ako close kay Ms Cole? Would they feel fooled and offended? Kaya naisip ko to avoid Ms Cole in the party, or as much as possible hindi kami dapat makitang magkalapit. Otherwise, mahahalatang hindi ako pinapansin ni Madam.
So on the dot, at 1:30 the following afternoon, Danny and I arrived at Ms Cole’s villa. I wore the best formal suit that I had with me. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find my tie. So I just went along without it. Anyway, I’d be treated like air, and I’d decided on becoming incognito all throughout the party.
I was wrong. The moment we arrived, Ms Cole already had her eyes on me. It felt uncomfortable that she seemed to be scrutinizing me too much.
“Did you bring a change of clothes?” She asked.
I was shocked that she was talking to me. I suddenly had the urge to look behind me to see if there was someone else. But her eyes were staring straight at me. I couldn’t be wrong. She was really talking to me!
In my confusion, I just shook my head.
“That won’t do. I’d be introducing you to some people, you need a proper attire. Simone!” She called for her assistant. An amiable old man in suit approached.
“Get his measurements, and have a suit that matched him delivered, pronto.”
The old man bowed down to her before taking my measurements. I was amazed at how quick he was. But more than amazement, I was baffled by the sudden change of treatment.
Danny, who was beside me, was not any better.
In less than an hour, a suit was indeed delivered and it matched me perfectly. While I was looking at my reflection on the mirror, I couldn’t believe how good I looked. Someone from Ms Cole’s retinue also did my hair and makeup. They also choose some accessories for me, which included a limited-edition Rolex. These people were professionals.
But I couldn’t believe what was happening. I felt like I was being dolled up, and it didn’t sound good.
When I finally had the courage I asked, “Ms. Cole, Why…”
She stopped me by saying, “Later, I’ll tell you. Just be a good and go with the flow.”
One by one, guests have arrived. I was beside Ms Cole greeting them. I was smiling and shaking hands with these people. I looked confident, but deep down inside, I was so nervous. I still could not wrap my head around what’s happening.
The party ended early at 7:30 pm. I had expected this. Danny already told me that Ms Cole didn’t like long parties especially at night. It was weird, but that’s just how she is. Rich people had their quirks, this must be one of hers.
Amazingly, Ms Cole asked me to stay for the night. She told me, she had something to say to me personally. I remembered that Lily’s big event would start at 7, so I was eager to go back to the hotel to reach out to my wife. Fortunately, the actual modeling event would not begin until 8:00, as there was still a company dinner and some production numbers. The modeling / auction was the main event, ika nga, so it would happen much later.
The villa was spacious with lots of rooms. I was given a room adjacent to Ms Cole’s. It really felt weird that I was getting special treatment from this lady. Thankfully, she promised to explain everything. After I changed into much comfortable clothes, Simone the assistant, knocked on my door. He told me that the lady was asking for me. I followed the old man to a room that looked like a study.
The room had exquisite decoration, and contained lots of books. Ms Cole was holding an old thick book. I saw that it had a crest of a well-known university that looked familiar.
When she saw me arrived, she told me to come sit next to her.
“Roger, you have a striking resemblance to someone I know. That’s why I was startled when I saw you yesterday and lost my cool. I didn’t want to be mean, but that person is someone I hate. After not seeing him for a long time, I thought he had returned. It flustered me. I apologized.” She said sincerely.
Striking resemblance? That could only be my father. When I was young, everyone said I really looked like my father.
“My father?” I asked.
“Arturo Sebastian. That asshole.” She nodded.
Yes, Arturo Sebastian is the name of my father. For the first half of my life, I was known as Roger Sebastian, until I had enough of their abuse and ran away. I spent time and money just to have my last name changed to Inganyo- the surname of the old lady who took care of me like a real mother. Unfortunately, she died before I could graduate. I was not able to give her a better life- a regret that I still carry today.
“How did they treat you? I mean, them, Arturo and his wife.”
“Like garbage. Just like you, I hate my father- and also my mother.” I said my voice full of suppressed anger.
She nodded her head. “I asked someone to investigate you. It is exactly as you said.” Then she opened a page in the book she was holding. There was a picture of a young lady smiling.
“Do you have an idea who this woman is?” She asked.
I shook my head. The face looked unfamiliar.
“Your mother.”
“My mother?” I looked at the picture again, frowning deeply. It didn’t resemble Cecilia, my mother, Arturo’s wife.
“Yes, not Cecilia or whoever that woman your father married. But your real biological mother, Ingrid. She was my bestfriend. She died young.”
I was shocked at the sudden revelation. That must be the reason I felt no love from my mother. That’s because she was not my mother at all! My father was always too drunk to even clear the matter to me. My heart raced as I looked at the faded image on the book.
So this is Mom?
“Mother…?” I felt my throat dry up and my eyes moist. I felt a sudden burst of happiness. The woman who treated me so bad all these years was a stranger; That monster was not my mother. Thank goodness. I had a mother and it was not that Cecilia!
“My mom, why did she die?” I asked after I recovered my calm.
“Because of heartache, and because she didn’t want to give up on you. So please, don’t blame Ingrid for your misfortune as she gave her all just to bring you to this world.”
So it meant that she died giving birth to me. My mom. The tears finally came. A knot in my heart was untied. And I felt free. A knot called mother.
After a whil…