My Obsessive Husband

CHAPTER 1

TYRON was busy reading the report for the expansion of the Zapanta Hotel in New Zealand when his secretary entered his office. He didn't look up even though he knew he was already in front of his desk because he was busy with what he was doing.

"Yes?" He said without looking up.

"Sir, Mrs. Zapanta is in line four. She was persistent to talk to you."

He heaved a deep sigh and then he grabbed the cord of the telephone.

"Thanks, Lara." He said to his secretary before he answered the call.

He waited for his secretary to leave before answering the call.

"Good morning, mom." His voice greeted her cheerfully.

"Good morning to you too, son." The mother's voice was tinged with a smile. "Anyway, I was called because I wanted to ask you what date you will be coming home to Panggasinan for Christmas and New Year?"

He let out a deep breath. "Mommy, I'm busy. I can't go home, I'm doing a lot here at the office."

Ever since his father retired, he managed all their businesses. At the age of twenty three, the responsibility of managing their company was placed on his shoulders. his sister Kreiya did not want to help him. And then he and his wife Sky are on their honeymoon in Europe.

"Son, how are you? It's a holiday. Can't you take a day off?" There was sullenness in his voice. "Please child, our relatives from abroad will come and have a reunion because after ten years the whole family will be complete. Even your godmother Grace will come home to be with us for Christmas and the new year."

He rolled his eyes. "Mom, Grandma Grace is coming home because her husband just died and she has to leave. It has nothing to do with me."

"Son, don't say that." His mother scolded him. "Your godmother is not like that. We talked on the phone and they will be coming home on December 23. They will stay at our house."

his face was wrinkled. "They?"

"Yes. Her daughter is coming with her."

"Oh. Okay" He replied briefly.

"So, when are you coming home?"

He picked up the candle. He has reasons why he doesn't want to go home for Christmas. because he and his girlfriend, Careen, were talking about going to Boracay for Christmas and El Nido for New Year. He promises and he doesn't break a promise, but his family is the replacement.

"Son, are you going somewhere for Christmas?" his mother asked from the other line when he didn't speak.

He sighed again. "Mom, I have a plan with Careen." He didn't want to lie to his mother. "I promise to her that we're going to Boracay this Christmas and in El Nido for New Year."

the mother on the other line was speechless then she spoke, no emotion in her voice. "Okay. Have a happy holiday." After saying 'non' he cut the call.

His stomach hurt. Her mommy seems sullen because she won't be going to the reunion. he wants to but he has already made a promise to Careen.

"Hey, oh my." He leaned his back against the back of the swivel chair and closed his eyes. "I hope Mommy's sulk goes away soon." I wish.

He was restless so he called his mommy using his cell phone.

"Mom?" he said when he answered his call.

"Yes?" His voice was emotionless.

"I just want to explain why I can't go home-"

"No need." There was no emotion in his voice, he was clearly angry with her. "And if you called to find out if I was sulking, yes, I was sulking because you chose that girl over your family-"

"Mom, that girl has a name and her name is Careen."

"Please don't interfere. I still don't like her. I don't even know why you like her. she looks like a tramp! If you don't want me to sulk, go home, because if you don't, I won't kill you until I die!"

He looked at the cell phone screen when the mother on the other line disappeared. It looks really angry and sullen.

he was restless that his mother was sulking, so he called Careen.

"Hey, babe. Miss me?" Careen spoke softly to answer his call.

"Hey babe." He took a deep breath before speaking. "Babe, mom called."

"And?" There's haughtiness in her voice. same as her mom, she doesn't like her mother either. "Whatever he said, just please, make sure it's good to hear."

"She wants me to be with them this Christmas and New Year."

Silence reigned on the other line, a few seconds passed before he spoke.

"What are our plans for the Holiday?" This is a straight question. "Don't tell me you're going to change me at that reunion? That mommy of yours is always a villain!"

He was a little annoyed by what he said. Doesn't it make sense? "Babe, they are my Family. And she is my mom. don't talk to him like that. Please, understand. Only now will our family be complete after ten years-"

"Don't go home! Buwesit! Take care of your life!" He shouted and hung up. "Oh, by the way, let's break! Get fat! Get together with our villain!"

Shaking, he placed the cell phone on the table and sighed. Careen's behavior is not very good, especially when she doesn't get what she wants. And it's always 'let's break' its mouth when it doesn't follow what it wants. she had gotten used to his behavior because they had been dating for three years. Her screaming and breaking up with him is not new to him.

careen has been his girlfriend for three years and she's a psychologist, but sometimes, she doesn't act like a psychologist, she acts like an unprofessional person who doesn't understand people.

But her anger can't change his decision. he has to go home if his mommy doesn't really sulk. Then he will fix whatever problem he and his girlfriend have.

Raine's eyebrows went up when the pilot announced that the plane they were on was about to land. honestly speaking, he wanted to leave Canada but his Mommy forced him to go on vacation with them in the Philippines.

She knows that he brought her together because he didn't want her to be alone. Ever since her father died from Heart attack, she always feels alone. she was a Daddy's girl.

"Try to smile, Raine." His mommy said when the plane landed and the passengers got out one by one.

She forced a smile on her face. "Like this?" She will bet her life that it looks so fake.

Her mother grimaced. "How about a genuine smile?"

She rolled her eyes. "Mom, you can't force me to smile when there is no reason for me to smile."

"Son, smile. You might be mistaken for a snob." His mommy said while he was looking in the mirror and adjusting the make up on his face.

She smiled at that. His mommy still beats him when it comes to coloring his face. aside from face powder, lipstick and blush on, she doesn't put anything on her face. It's not that she doesn't want to, maybe she just got used to not using it, especially when she was with her Daddy.

when she was in grade school up to middle school, she was boyish and was once mistaken for a tomboy by her own mother. He only stopped suspecting that he was gay when High School came and he had a Boyfriend.

She gave out a deep sigh. "Mom, when are we going home?"

today is December twenty-three.

"We've just arrived, Raine." His mother let out a deep sigh, she seemed to have given up on him and stood up. He turned to her before walking away. "I will take care of the boxes and you'll take care of our luggage." he said, pointing to their luggage that was just above their seats.

She nodded grimly. Luggage. Argh!

"And, speak Tagalog." Her mom added then she walked out of the plane.

He nodded even though his Mommy didn't see it. It's not difficult to speak Tagalog. he lived that was the language they used inside the house. They only speak English when they are outside the house.

He took a few breaths before he took their bags from the luggage compartment. the first thing he slung over his shoulder was the sling bag that contained all his gadgets, the next thing he slung was his big backpack that contained his clothes, then he slung it over his other shoulder was his Gray sling bag that contains personal things likface powder, lipstick, etc.and lastly, the heaviest of all is their large luggage that is not on wheels. Good thing you can pull it.

When he got off the airplane, he immediately made his way to the exit. Of course, the bags have to be checked that's why he put everything they brought in the scanner.

after their bags came out from the scanner, he counted them. He frowned when he noticed that his black sling bag that contained all his gadgets was missing and it was replaced by a black sling bag that was also small. Her heart thumped in panic. No! My laptop!

she quickly looked around, when her eyes saw a woman walking towards the exit carrying a black sling bag the same size as hers, she turned to the Guard guarding the scanner.

"Please watch first, Sir. Someone else got my bag."

she frantically looked around to look for the woman who has her sling bag and when her eyes settled on her, she quickly ran between them. He doesn't care if he runs into someone or anything. her Laptop was in that bag and she will have it back by hook or by crook.

"Ma'am!" He shouted that the woman was only a few meters away from him but she didn't turn around. "Ma'am!"

he ran even faster and when he was so close, his body hit a hard lump and in an instant, he lost his balance and he only realized that he had fallen but instead of falling on the pavement, he looked down on the person he bumped into.

in a disoriented state, he didn't care to sit and look around.

Raine gasped when she saw the woman-with her sling bag-meters away from her. It was too far but he didn't care. He quickly stood up and chased the girl again. My laptop!

Tyron's lips were still swollen shut as he lay on the floor of the Airport. That girl! She crashed into him and she didn't even apologize! And what's even more annoying, the woman sat on his groin! Fuck it!

Because of that woman, he's now housing a massive boner!

He shook his head and stood up then straightened his slightly soiled clothes.

His eyes wandered around the Airport, and then it settled on the woman who crashed into him. She was talking to a middle age lady and she was pointing the direction towards the bag scanner.

is it in a hurry because someone else got its bag?

He didn't know how many minutes he stood there looking at the woman who was still talking. He shook his head and sighed. When did he return to the waiting area?

Before leaving, he glanced at the woman one last time. he didn't see much of his face, he only remembered the clothes he was wearing. She was wearing a cardigan and she had a colored black-pink scarf around her neck.

There's a part of him that wanted the woman to look his way so he could see her, but sadly she didn't.

you shouldn't be thinking that! You have a freaking girlfriend! Tyron scolded himself and returned to the waiting area where his Mommy and Daddy were waiting for Grace and her mother.

When he got back there, he was there waiting.

"Tyron! Where have you been?" his mother asked hostilely.

He glanced back at where he came from. "You told me to look for Ninang Grace, remember?" He is scientifically proven.

"Yes it is." Again this. "C'mon, I'll introduce you to your Aunty."

Oh, so what we've been waiting for is here. and this is what happened when you met your own godmother in Skype and years later, she forgot what you look like.

He just sighed. early in the morning, his mommy called that she was at the bottom of her condo and was taking him to the airport because she said that Ninang Grace and her son were going to pick them up. And of course, as a good son, he went along.

the mother grabbed him by the arm and pulled him towards the front of a woman who was a bit older but her beauty was still obvious.

"This is your Godmother Grace." Introducing his mother. "Grace, this is my son and your adopted son, Tyron."

He smiled and hugged her. "Nice to meet you, Tyron. You're so big. I want you to meet my daughter, Raine-" Her words hung in the air like a floating balloon. "Wait, where is that kid?" His voice was full of surprise.

His godmother Grace looked around to find her son. His eyes stopped at the woman walking towards them. He couldn't see her face because her face was covered by her curly hair.

He didn't show the shock he felt at the woman. The woman was wearing the blank-pink scarf. that's the woman who crashed into him earlier! She's Raine? What a coincidence.

"Raine, what happened to you?" His mother's voice was full of concern as the woman approached.

Still, he can't see her face. Her curly hair is covering half of her face. Damn!

"I'm fine, mom." her voice sounds soft yet callous. "Something happened in the bag scanner but its fine now."

"Awww, sorry sweetheart." Aunt Grace cooed her daughter. "I thought you had it under control."

"Yeah, like I can control one backpack, two sling bags and one very big luggage. It's all under control." her voice was thick with sarcasm and it made him smile a little. Even his mother smiled.

"Sorry, sweetie." Aunt Grace hugged it. "Next time, I'll help."

"No." It broke free from its mother's embrace. "Next time, I'll take care of the box and you take care of the luggage."

"Fine." Aunt Grace breathes out. "Anyway, meet your Aunt Marian, your Uncle Tim and their son Tyron."

The girl shook hands with her parents and when he confessed to her, she looked up and his butterscotch eyes met her Argentine ones.

He can't look away, he didn't even blink! he just stared at her unworldly ethereal face. The woman has a heart-shaped face. She has a straight cute nose. Her lips were ruddy and kissable. His hair is curly and dyed blue. But the color of his hair is different because only the ends have color. and of course, her magnetizing Argentinian eyes. They look so surreal and unearthly yet so pretty ... so beguiling.

With all the thoughts that's running on his mind at the moment, only one dominated. Damn, I am in so much danger.

when their eyes locked, all Raine could think was how handsome this man is. His messy tousled hair, his butterscotch eyes, his proud pointed nose, his sinful thin and soft looking lips, his stubborn jaw line, his well-toned body ... everything about this man screamed gorgeousness.

his handsomeness can be compared to a model that can make a woman drool in just a simple smile.

"Hi." He croaked then he cleared his throat. "Tyron Zapanta," He stretched his hands at her. "Your, ahem, Raine?"

He hesitated to accept her hand but in the end he shook her hand.

he took a sip. "Raine ... Raine Lynn Dizon." He said and quickly grabbed her hand when he felt a strange warmth from it and returned to his mother's side.

Her heart was not beating in its normal pace. the way her heart beat fast, like that from a five hundred kilometer marathon.

"Breakfast, anyone? It's still early." Tito Tim asked while looking at Tita Marian who was talking to her Grandma.

"Sure. I'm hungry." His mommy said.

"Yeah, me too." Aunt Marian's second. "I woke up this morning because I was too excited to pick you up."

Tyrone groaned. "Tell me about it."

Because he was looking at Tita Marian, he saw his mother glare at him and give him a bad look. The man just shrugged and looked away.

"C'mon, let's go." Tito Tim said and guided them towards the parking lot.

As he pulled the large luggage to the parking lot, Tyron walked beside him and took the luggage from his hands.

"Let me." It said.

So this is a gentleman. He commented in his mind.

he no longer acted. He quickly gave her the luggage which made her laugh softly.

"So excited to get rid of the luggage, huh?"

"It's heavy."

"Yeah. It's heavy." He said and moved the hold of the luggage to his right hand.

She gave him a sideways glance. "Thanks."

he walked quickly and led her to the parking lot. He didn't want to come near it because his heart was like doing parkour with its very fast heartbeat.

What is happening to me? He is not like this with the men he knows. Her boss can be compared to Adonis. if he is not Adonis himself. But his heart didn't do cartwheels when he was near. What makes Tyron different? And he even recognizes it!

Maybe because he smells great. Answered a part of his mind.

He shook his head. Whatever.

"Raine, ride with Tyron." Tito Tim said making him stop walking.

What the hell?

"C'mon." He heard Tyron say and he approached the car parked next to Tito Tim's car then he opened the passenger seat and looked at him. "Get on board."

he had no choice but to get into his car.

CHAPTER 2

Raine was speechless while sitting in the passenger seat of Tyron's car. He felt the car shrinking. She can feel Tyron's presence. She can hear him breathing. She can also feel him glancing at her from time to time. he is very aware of its presence and that is not normal!

Looks like Tyron wanted to break the awkward silence between them so he opens the Radio.

Selena Gomez's song 'The heart wants what it wants' blasted on the Radio.

She grimaced at the song. What is that? she likes Selena but this song of hers really annoys her. Just by the lyrics you can tell it's stupid. Maybe that's what love is like and deep down inside her, she's afraid of that happening to her, who even though she's hurt, still loves and wonders.

"So, how long will you stay at home?" Tyron's voice sounded like he didn't agree to be with her under the same roof.

She could hear him clearly even though the radio was on.

She glanced at him then turned her attention to the road. "Three weeks? A month? I don't know."

he clucked his tongue. "Why don't you know? You should know, you're going on vacation with me, right?"

He raised an eyebrow. She felt insulted. It seems that he does not want them to live in his house. "If you don't want us to live in your house, just say so. We won't force ourselves. we can live in a Hotel if that can make so you sleep better at night." His voice was full of sarcasm.

"You're my parent's visitor." His voice was flat.

"It doesn't matter if we are or we aren't." He said firmly. "Period."

"But you are." It's coercion.

She let out a long breath. "Fine.we are Happy?"

What he hates most of all is to have a discussion about useless things. And why does it force them to be guests when it is obvious from its questions that it does not want them to live in its house? It's up to him if he doesn't want it. I don't think he will die if he doesn't agree.

"I'm just stating a fact." It said. "You are my parent's visitor."

He gave her a bad look. "You are an asshole, you know that?"

He seems stunned when she calls him asshole. Doesn't anyone here call like that?

"I'm not a ... asshole." He replied grimly.

She chuckled nonchalantly. "What's wrong? You're making me look like you're not up to us living in your house. That's okay. I don't care. But if you see me as an unpleasant bug visitor in your house, then that's how you see my mom too . so yeah, you're an asshole for rubbing it in my face that we are not welcome. How rude can you be?"

It froze and tightened its grip on the steering wheel. "That's not what I meant."

"Whatever. Talk to the air."

He leaned his head against the side of the window and looked out of the car. in the morning, he is getting tired and irritable. What is the problem with him? As far as he knows, he also has a brother. Is it also not acceptable for them to stay in their house? I hope not. He might go home to Canada even without his Mommy's permission. but he also has nothing to do in Canada because he is on leave and his friend Mhel is vacationing in Santorini with his family.

"I'm sorry, Raine." Tyron's voice. He sounds guilty. "It was rude of me."

Her heart beat quickened. the way he says her name, it sounds like he just sang her favorite song.

He didn't say a word. She just met him. He cares about it. He will be quiet. He will also leave after New Year.

"How's your flight? Tiring?" Tyron asked which he ignored. "C'mon, Raine. talk to me I already said I'm sorry." He said without speaking.

He didn't say a word. He doesn't understand why she is affected by his silence. They just met and yeah, she won't deny the fact that she finds him handsome but that's all. even though his heart felt like doing parkour when he looked at her face and every time he was near her, that still wasn't enough to make him affect her.

Maybe he's just nervous.

"Raine, please, talk to me."

She sighed then glanced at Tyron. "Why? don't talk to me as if we are close, because we are not."

He was thankful when his car stopped and he saw that Tito Tim's car also stopped and they got out of the car.

He quickly opened the passenger side door and got out of the car. he took a deep breath to get out. It's like he's out of a cage.

He heard the driver side door open and when he looked there, Tyron was stepping out of the car and then his eyes locked on hers. He put a sunglasses on and then he smiled at her.

Her heart flipped at that. he quickly looked away as he felt his breath run out.

"Raine, come on." His Mommy called him who was walking towards somewhere.

"Coming." He replied.

He was about to run towards his Mommy when someone stopped his hand.

"Don't run. the floor is slippery, you might fall." Tyron said that he was the one who stopped him.he simply snatched her hand that he was holding, feeling as if electricity flowed through his hands and hid it behind him as he silently walked towards the direction his mother and Tita Marian were walking.

he acted like he didn't care while walking, but the truth was, he could feel Tyron's presence next to him. The occasional brush of his arm on hers didn't help.

He simply walked away from it and took the cell phone from the bag and played candy crush.

A minute later, he heard Tyron's voice.

"What level are you?"

He stiffened and stopped walking when he realized Tyron was behind him. His face must be so close to her because he can feel his breath fanning her face making the hair on her nape rose up.

he swallowed when he felt his knees shaking so before he fell to the floor, he took big steps to enter the Early Bird Breakfast that he saw Tita Marian and her mother attend.

Shit! What is happening to him? This is not normal!

He was speechless while sitting and waiting for what they ordered to be served. He wanted to talk or look up but he couldn't. She can feel Tyron's eyes staring at her, if he can look it's like examining her entire being.

he didn't know why she was staring at him. There is no dirt on his face. He didn't do anything here either. Hey, oh well. What is the man's problem with her?

"Do you have work today, Raine?"

Her head snapped at Uncle Tim. This is what he asked. "Yes, yes. actually, I just graduated from the Journalism course six months ago. Now, I'm a Journalist in State Trend Magazine."

"State Trend Magazine?" Tito Tim's gagad. It seemed surprised.

"Yes."

"Wow." Uncle Tim exclaimed in amazement. "That's a very big company in the U.S., you must be very brilliant to be one of their Journalists. And at a young age too. Aren't you just twenty-one now?"

"Yes." He smiled sparingly. "I'm not brilliant. Maybe it's just a coincidence that my skills match their requirements."

"Oh, baby, don't belittle yourself. You're so good that you got into that company." Aunt Marian said smiling.

She smiled and didn't say anything.

Absent-mindedly, he looked at Tyron's behavior and their eyes met. she wanted to look away, she wanted to drag her eyes away from him, but she couldn't.

He tried to look down but when his eyes landed on her lips, he stared at her. his lips were rubicund and there's a feeling inside of her that wanted to kiss those ruddy lips of his.

He saw the corner of Tyron's lips rise as he noticed that he was looking at her lips when he winked at her.

Heat exploded on her face. she's pretty sure that she's blushing profusely.

He looked down at the plate with three pancakes and three strawberries on the side and two small containers of honey and chocolate syrup. He didn't realize that his order had arrived.

she could feel Tyron still staring at her as she ate. He was so engrossed in what he was doing, he was unable to enjoy the pancake he ordered. He couldn't swallow what he was eating because he was really outnumbered. And it annoyed her.

Fuck it!

who is this man to call him like this?

He looked up and bravely met her gaze. This time, he won't look down.

After a few seconds of their staring, she raised an eyebrow at him and her eyes narrowed.

Tyron chuckled and then he looked down on his plate.

Hmm! I won! Full of pride he said to himself.

He turned his attention back to the food.

Raine felt happy that she won in their staring contest. Maybe he thought he was going to lose. Hmm! Take that, asshole!

AFTER eating their breakfast, Aunt Marian and Uncle Tim went shopping. If asked, he doesn't want to go shopping. She wanted to lie in a soft mattress and sleep. But he needs to get along.

"I'm a little tired." His mommy said that he thanked him. "We've been sitting on the plane for eighteen hours. My back hurts a bit." It adds.

Uncle Tim looked at him. "You, Raine, are you tired from the trip?"

He nodded. "Kinda. I just want to lie in a bed and sleep." She answered honestly. There's no point in lying. he knew the tiredness on his face was obvious.

Aunt Marian clung to her mommy's arm and soothed. "Grace, can you rest later? Let's go shopping first. I miss shopping with you." He looked at his mommy and softened his face. "Please, Grace..do you remember when we were kids? Our passion is shopping."

Her mother grew up here in the Philippines. He migrated with his grandmother and grandfather when he was in high school and they settled in Canada. He was born there and grew up there. he has never set foot in the Philippines, just now.

Her mother smiled softly. "Yeah, I remember." He let out a sigh and smiled widely. "Alright, let's go shopping."

Aunt Marian giggled. "Yes! C'mon! I'm so excited."

Her mother giggled excitedly. "Let's go." she turned around to face her. "Come on, Raine. Come with us. Let's go shopping."

"I'm tired, mom." He said that he did not hide his tiredness.

Aunt Marian approached him and caressed his cheek. "Aww. I'm sorry, Raine. It's okay if you don't come with us. You're obviously very tired." He looked up at Tyron. "Don't come with us, go with Raine to your condo. She needs to rest. We'll follow later."

Her eyes bulged. What condo? Tyrone's condo? What the fuck? No! Please, say no, Tyron!

"Okay." Tyrone said.

He was about to calm down but Tita Marian turned and walked away from Tyron and his mommy. As well as Uncle Tim who patted the young man on the shoulder before leaving.

He blinked at the receding bulk of them. How unlucky can I get?

he heard Tyron sigh which irritated him.

Does he have to sigh? After all, he would rather sleep on the street than sleep in the condo with her. But of course, he had to be together so he turned to the young man.

"Lead the way." he said with an emotionless voice.

He stared at her face as if there was something wrong there before speaking. "C'mon."

He walked ahead of her. He quickly followed it and made sure their bodies were a few inches apart. he didn't like the feeling of their skin touching.

When they reached the lobby of the condo, the young man guided her to the elevator. While waiting for it to open, Tyron faced him.

"Is it okay with you to stay with me in the condo? We will be alone there." he said as he frowned.

"Why won't it be okay? You probably don't eat people."

He smiled grimly. "I don't."

She pressed her lips together. "Okay."

Raine thanked as the elevator opened. You are empty.

he quickly went inside and waited for Tyron to enter. When Tyron entered the elevator, he pressed the 40th floor.

As the elevator went up, Tyron had his back to him. He didn't even turn around to find out if he was okay. And why won't he be fine?

Gaga! you just want him to look back at you so you can see his handsome face. Her mind said.

He shook his head and let out a deep breath.

"Don't do that."

He stared at the back of it. "Huh?"

He faced her with an unyielding emotion on his face. "Don't sigh nor give out a deep breath. You've been doing that for a while. Ever since the Airport. When you're in front of others, smile. It suits you better."

His eyebrows met. "Is that also your interference? I sigh because I want to. That's how I express what I feel."

"It's irritating."

"No, it's not." His eyes were sharp. "I'm just sighing."

"Don't you know that it gives people a different connotation?" He shook his head as if his sigh was a crime. "When you sigh, you give off a bad vibe. Other people will think you don't want to be with them."

"I'm sorry for what they think. As long as sighing can't damage other people physically, it's okay to sigh."

"But it can damage the person mentally."

His eyes narrowed in annoyance. "What's the matter with you? Is my sigh also bothering you?"

he couldn't answer because the elevator had already opened. He went out first and waited for her. When he got out of the elevator, he walked to the nearest door and opened it with a key-card. Then he motioned his hand for her to enter.

He simply tortured her and entered the condo.

CHAPTER 3

WHEN Raine WAKES UP, she frowned as she noticed that the room was unfamiliar to her. It took her a minute to realize that she's not in the comfort of her own room. Turns out he was in one of Tyron's condo rooms.

he got up and stretched his arms before getting off the bed.

He looked around the entire room. Earlier when Tyron said that he was going to rest here, he laid down on the bed without question due to exhaustion. Now, he was curious as to who owned this room.

His eyes stopped at the picture frame on the night stand. It is a picture of Tyron in Tuxedo. He was smiling at the camera. He seemed to want to be jealous of whoever took the young man's photo. Whoever took the picture must have been very blessed.

He shook his head to get the thought out of his mind. When did he get jealous? I'm confused.

"Who is the owner of this room?" He asked himself then walked towards a door.

thinking that it's the room to the bathroom, she opened it only to be taken back at what she saw.

It's a closet. And all the clothes there belonged to men! This couldn't be Tyron's room! No way in hell!

I think the photo frame in the night stand is enough proof that this is his room. that voice in his mind that disturbed his mind.

Why would he let me sleep in his room? Doesn't this condo have another room? That's just impossible!

He slowly closed the closet and opened another door. It's the bathroom. All the stuff there is men's. from shampoo to aftershave because men always use the bathroom.

He took a deep breath before closing the bathroom door. then he walked towards the door of the room and as he was about to open it suddenly it opened and the door hit his forehead causing him to sit on the floor.

She groaned as pain sipped through her butt up to her lower spine. "Ouch!"

"What are you doing there?" it was Tyron's voice and it looked like he was laughing at his position.

She looked up and glared at the man who happens to be the reason why she's on the floor, groaning in pain. "What do you think? The door hit me when you opened it!"

Amusement filled his eyes. "Oh. Sorry." the asshole doesn't sound sorry at all! He was laughing at her for Christ's sake.

His mood got worse. "You're skinny! Help me up, will you?"

He offered his hand at her. "Let's go."

She glared at his hand before accepting it. when their hands touched, it was as if electricity flowed from his hand to his arm until it penetrated his heart.

He strongly pulled her upright, causing her to lose her balance and fall into his chest.

He gasped as his forehead hit his chest. He doesn't know what his body has because every time their bodies touch, it's like he gets burned.

He immediately straightened up and took the hand he was holding. "Thanks."

"You don't sound thankful to me." It will block his gratitude.

if he only had the power to take its life by giving it an evil look, it might already be alive.

"Don't glare." He said in a calm voice. "It doesn't suit you."

She grimaced in annoyance. "First, you interfered with my sighing, now it's my sharp gaze. What is your problem with me and you are interfering with me?"

"It doesn't suit you." It's as if all his problems have been answered.

He rolled his eyes laughing. "So?"

his stance became menacing, his eyes darkened. "If you don't stop sighing and glaring, I'll kiss you." He threatened.

She laughed at that. "You're going to kiss me? And that's supposed to scare me? Now that's funny." He stuck his body to hers. "You do know that it's the oldest threat in the book of threats. And I'm not scared of it. To hell with you." He was about to step away from it when something came to his mind.

Why not? She's sure as hell that his lips taste edible.

she tiptoed to even their face and she pressed her lips against her. He felt her stiffen where he stood but she pushed him away. He didn't move and just let her press his lips to hers.

it was just a soft meeting of their lips but Raine felt like her cells were burning her nerves, melting her defenses. Her body feels hot and she felt a tingling sensation down there.

She pulled away and pretended that the kiss didn't bother her. I am bothered, damn it!

IT HAPPENED so fast. he couldn't avoid or move, not that he wants to. He was rooted in place as Raine placed her lips against his.

It was just a simple meeting of his lips but it was as if his spirit was flown to bliss. This must be cliché, but her lips on his felt perfect. it feels like their lips are made for each other and it muddles his heart and his feeling towards Careen.

What the fuck is happening to me? He asked himself as his lips parted with Raine's.

He was staring at Raine like she will answer his question to himself. what is happening to him? From the moment he bumped into the girl at the Airport, he was thrown into a pit of confusion and strange emotions. This shouldn't happen to him. He shouldn't be feeling this way. he should focus on his girlfriend who will kill him when he finds out that a beautiful girl kissed him and he didn't even do anything to stop it. Even though Careen said that they have broken up, she knows that she is not sure.

but he won't know that if you don't tell him. A part of his mind said. And no one saw it, right? And hell, you've enjoyed that kiss.

He didn't deny that he enjoyed his kiss but it still wasn't right. He has a girlfriend, and he loves her very much.

if you love, why is this happening to you? Use your head, moron. That's what he thought. And hey, Careen already broke up with you, remember?

He blinked when he felt someone bump his shoulder causing him to return to the present.

That woman! she walked passed him and bumped his shoulder in purpose. This is the only woman he knows who does it. It's like challenging a fight.

He followed the girl walking towards the living room.

"Where's Mommy?" he asked when he noticed that there was no one in his condo except for the two of them.

"They haven't arrived yet." He said and prepared himself for her to scream but she didn't do that.

"Why? Where are they supposed to be?" He asked in a low voice.

"Don't know." He answered with a shrug. "Mom hasn't called me yet."

She puffed a breath. "Why?" She gave him a questioning look. "What time is it?"

He looked at his wristwatch. "Nearly five P.M."

Surprise filled his face. "Five P.M? And they're not still here. Wait, are they coming here? I mean, do your parents have a house here in Manila?"

"No more. They have bought Daddy to retire from handling our company. They are now settling in Pangasinan, our home town."

It nodded.

"Daddy and I also discussed yesterday that you should be here at my condo first because we are going home to Panggasinan tomorrow. We are still waiting for Aunty Neny who is coming tonight from Hawaii so we can go home together."

He crossed his arms in front of his chest. "So where are they now?"

he shrugged. "I know."

"Call your mom."

"And why would I do that?"

"To ask them where they freaking are? Duh!"

"Don't 'duh' me." He started to get irritated.

An eyebrow twitched. "It's like you have no brain." Irritation filled her face. "I want to know why they are not home yet. Is that bad?"

"I don't have a brain?" He came closer until their bodies were only an inch apart. "For your information, I am a magna cum laude-"

"What the hell ever." She cut her off with a glare. "I don't care if you have a GPA as high as Einstein. I don't care if you get magna or summa cum laude. I don't care about you either. I just want to know where my mom is and why she's not here yet , and you are the only person I can approach to know that. my phone is down and yours aren't."

He couldn't believe looking at her face. "You're asking for freaking a favor, Raine. You didn't even say please. You even insulted me. Is that how you ask a favor from someone? Because if you ask for a favor like that, no one will help you."

He closed his eyes tightly as if calming himself down. It took her a minute to open them. In that minute, he was given a privilege to study her face closely without her knowing it. She really is breathtaking.

Tyron didn't know what possessed him. His body seemed to have a mind of its own as he lowered his face to hers and gently placed his lips on her soft lips.

He expected her to push him. He expected her to kick him in the ass. He expected her to knee him on the balls. But she didn't do any of those. it just let him. She even parted her lips to give him full access to her mouth. And who is he to not seize the opportunity to deepen the kiss he started.

He cupped her face and deepened the kiss. He became passionate about kissing her. he slid his tongue inside her mouth and he whimpered when Raine bit it then sucked the sting away.

While kissing passionately, his hand crawled towards her waist and slowly slipped his hand inside her blouse.

as he slowly slid his hand inside her blouse, all the rationale thoughts in his mind have been long gone. When he kissed her, he didn't think he was with someone. He never thought that what he hates most of all is to cheat on a woman. but as he kissed her fully in the mouth, her belief was forgotten. All he can remember is his hunger and need to kiss her deeply.

Raine moaned inside his mouth when his hand finally reached its destination. Her rich breasts are so delicious to touch. he feels that his manhood has come alive.

He was about to massage it lightly when a knock on the door startled them both. Raine jumped away from him. He quickly composed himself and took a bite.

"Open the door." Said Raine who couldn't look directly at him.

he didn't move. He was just looking at her while his brain replayed their kiss over and over again.

"Open the door." He heard her speak but did not move.

His head is in turmoil right now. His brain seemed to be spinning because of what he did to kiss her. some part of him felt disgusted of what he did. He just cheated on his beloved girlfriend for fuck sake! But some part of him is in bliss.

Stupid! Are you already on break? That voice of his mind.

It's Raine's fault! Why does she have to be so damn irresistible? Fuck it!

IRRITATION coated Raine's being when Tyron didn't move. He just looked at her. The way he looked at her, as if she was blaming him for the kiss they shared.

He wanted to bang his head against the wall. He was the one who kissed her first. He was also the one who deepened the kiss. and because she cannot control herself around him, she did not allow him to kiss her.

I should have pulled away. Damn it, body! Don't betray me, please!

because he felt sorry for the knocker, his hand might be swollen now-why didn't he use the doorbell- he opened the door.

"Hey, man-" The man who opened the door hung up when he saw him. "Whoever you are, I'm so pleased to meet you, beautiful maiden." He held her hand and kissed the back of it. "I am called I-"

"Fuck off, Iuhence." Tyron shouted angrily from behind him, startling him.

The man who's holding her hand grinned. it ignored Tyron's screams. "Do you find me attractive?"

Although puzzled by his question, he nodded. The man is really handsome. "Yeah."

"Cool." His grin widened. "Want to have a date with me?"

He blinked. "What?"

he was surprised when someone grabbed his arm and pulled him inside the condo.

"Don't talk to that man. He's a bug that you'll want to splatter right after you date him." Said Tyrone.

"Hey!" The man shouted defensively then he entered Tyron's condo like he owns it. "I, Iuhence Vergara, is not a bug. I am a very handsome man. More handsome than he is," He pointed at Tyron and winked at him. "And we're better suited."

Tyron glared at the newcomer. "What are you doing here, Vergara?"

"I should be the one asking you that." the man smiled meaningfully. "What are you doing here in your condo," He pointed at her. "-with her. Does your girlfriend know this?"

It's like a thunderstorm hit her on the pit of her stomach. Tyron has a girlfriend?! What the fuck?!

He cheated on his girlfriend with me? No...

"We didn't..." There's an uncertainty on Tyron's voice. "We didn't do anything."

"Yeah, man. And pigs are colored blue." His voice was full of sarcasm. The man named Iuhence shook his head. "And please, Ty, if you want me to believe that you two didn't do anything pornographic, better wipe off that smudge of lipstick in your lips."

Tyron's hand quickly landed on her lips. He then wiped off the smudge of her lipstick on his lips.

When their eyes met. he made it difficult. Fat! He even became a fraud because of this! Lettuce!

"We just kissed." Tyron's language. "It's no big deal."

His ears perked up at what he heard. The blown! Of course, his kiss is a big deal! That's a big deal!

his will was filled with anger as he looked at the young man without saying a word. No big deal?! It never crossed his mind. just kiss No big deal!?

It's not a big deal, huh? Get ready for my man. You will taste a couple of kisses if you kiss me.