The Man Who Can't Be Moved

Venus, Nev's sister was a big star. An amazing, beautiful, talented sweetheart. Awarded and had so many achievements. As a result of her sister being the big star and the hot topic of social media's in different platform, death threats was included in their life. For the sake of her's and her sister's safety, her sister hired a bodyguard for her. Nev was against about it, for the fact that she hates being seen with a chaperone. Who wants to be followed around everywhere everytime, right? But . . .

as her sister drag her to meet Eros, the sight of a drop dead gorgeous god of Love and Passion lingered her green eyes. The coldness of his hazel eyes that met her green eyes gived Nev chills and feelings she didn't know. Eros, the god of Love and Passion, was truly a drop dead gorgeous expensive emotionless man. Venus insisted to have Eros around Nev, anytime, everywhere. How would Nev cope up with it? She hated being seen with a chaperone, yes, that's a fact, but would she mind being seen with a hot as hell, no, hotter than hell expensinve looking bodyguard? Would she still be able to refuse?

My phone vibrated and the ringtone went second. I reached inside the bag and answered the call, my sister's call.

"Hey, what's up?" bungad ko.

I also reached for my car keys and opened my car. I settled the bag next to my seat and rest my back.

"How many death threats have you recieved?" her soft voice asked.

"What death threats?"

"You haven't recieved any?"

"None."

The line went off. I heaved a long sigh and placed my phone back to my bag. I maneuvered the car wat back to the house. I parked the car outside the gate and handed the keys to the guard outside. Pumasok ako sa loob at hinubad ang coat saka dumiretso sa kwarto.

I sat at my bedside table and opened my laptop as I scroll down for new emails. One email caught my attention.

"Die?" I asked through myself.

Is this what Venus meant? Death threats?

I deleted the email and closed my laptop. I changed to my comfortable clothes and climb to the bed. I closed my eyes as I rest my back on the soft matress.

I woke up with the sunlight hitting my face. I groaned as I stand up and went straight to the shower. Lumabas akong nakatapis lang ng tuwalya at pumasok sa walk-in-closet. I choose to wear a button-down white dress that hugged my curves so fine. It's my rest day from work today, so I'll go shop some new clothes. Ipapa-giveaway ko na 'yong mga old ones ko na magagamit pa. Giving it away is the best decision rather than throwing it, sayang naman.

"Yaji, kung pupunta si Venus dito, tell her I'm going to shop for new clothes."

"Yes, Miss."

I went to the chauffeur and we drove off from the house. With my chanel bag in my hand, I entered the mall and went directy to the clothes section. I was humming while looking for fine dresses when something hit my head. Napalingon-lingon ako sa paligid. Nang walang makitang kahina-hinalang tao ay bumalik ako sa pagpili. I accidentally stepped on something, I looked down and found a curled paper on my heels. Kinuha ko ito at binuksan.

"You and your sister sucks! Dapat sa inyo pinapahirapan hanggang mamatay!"

I looked around one more time with a poker-faced expression plastered on my face. I'm not scared for myself, I'm scared for my sister's. Matagal ko nang alam na maraming nagpapadala ng mga ganitong sulat sa kaniya, minsan ay through messages pa and emails, mayroon ding through mysterious calls. Hindi naman ako napapadalhan, that's why I'm a bit surprised when I recieved one yesterday.

Well, it's fine for me. I can take care of anything, I'm silent but deadly. Not like my sister, she's the 'praning' type. Overthinker din. Those threats started when she got the awards for the most hit music on any platforms at exactly a year ago. My sister is a good singer, a very good one I must say.

"As expected, you're here," ani ko nang makita itlng nakaupo sa living room.

"We have a problem."

"Well, life won't be called life if we're not struggling." I shrugged.

"I hate you."

"Yeah whatever."

"Anyways, I'm here to tell you that I hired a bodyguard," she clapped.

"Good for you."

"I know. Wanna see 'em?"

"Not interested. Nandito ka lang ba para sabihin sa'kin 'yan?"

Ngumuso ito.

"I hired one for you too. He's trusted, he's been doing his job for years. He's a highly respected expensive police officer."

Napatigil ako saglit saka ito binigyan ng nambibintang na tingin. Did she just said she hired one for me? I mean, I'm not complaining but goddamn hell knows how much I hate chaperone. Imagine being watched whole day, sorry but it's disgusting and uncomfortable for me so I'll say, no.

"What police?"

"Police. The civil force of a national or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order," she read it out loud while scrolling throigh her phone.

"I fucking know that. Why would you hire one for me? It's not like my life is at stake," as a matter of factly, I said.

She rolled her eyes at me in annoyance.

"Both our life is. Now don't be grumpy you little piece of a cake and come with me, I want you to meet Eros," she smirked.

"Stop match-making me," sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.

"What? Eros is his name. Kasalanan ko bang Eros ang pangalan niya at ikaw naman si Psyche?" she laughed horrifically.

"It's Nev, kalimutan mo ang Psyche."

"Come again? I didn't hear what you said, Nevaeh Psyche."

Hinayaan ko itong hilahin ako papunta sa likod ng bahay ko. I saw three guys standing outside in a tuxedo.

"Heyyyyyy!" tawag niya sa mga ito.

"Yes, Ma'am?"

"Eros, you know what to do."

The hazel eyed specimen nodded and went to my side.

"Venus, no," tanggi ko.

"No can do, Nev. I already hired one for you."

"I told you, I'll be fine and I don't need personal protection. I have my guards outside."

"They're not your bodyguards! Binabantayan lang nila 'yong mga taong pumapasok at lumalabas sa bahay mo. Hindi sila sumasama sa'yo kung saan ka man nagpupu-punta," she sarcastically smiled.

Still a no for me, and my answer stands.

"I'm not a star like you, wala pa akong natatanggap na death threats. I'm glad that you hired one for me, but no, I couldn't stand the fact that I'll be with a chaperone watching my every move twenty-four seven. If you'll excuse me, I have to do something, bye."

Nagmamadaling pumasok ulit ako sa living room at kinuha ang mga shopping bags saka umakyat sa staircase. That hazel eyed specimen is so hot as hell, damn it. Just kidding, I so hate good looking dudes. I prefer those nerdy ones, just a lowkey.

While tapping the tab and doing some works, a loud knock on my door catch my attention.

"I'll be out of the country soon, Venus. Stop bugging me about that bodyguard stuff!" I said.

"Nevaeh. I only want you to be safe, you're the only family I have. I can't forgive myself if something bad happen to you," her soothing voice lingered my ears.

"I hate you."

"Yes, dear sister, I love you too. Now open up and let Eros get inside."

I got up from my seat and opened the door with a stoic face.

"Privacy. Wala naman yatang papatay sa'kin sa loob ng kwarto ko, right?"

"Hindi natin alam. What if may umakyat sa window mo? Or a sniper? Still unsafe."

"I'm a normal citizen, Nanea Venus. Not a celeberity, or a very wealthy person."

"A-huh, may I remind you that you're a professional business tycoon, fame for being one of the youngest successful CEO at twenty-three, a spinster, my dear."

"Bachelorette, more conventional term," I corrected.

"Whatever. Still a no?" she glanced at the cold as ice hazel eyed specimen.

"My answer stands still."

"Please, Nev. Understand that I am doing this for you, for your own good. Nag-aalala lang ako para sa'yo, I've been scared my whole life after Mom and Dad's death. Mas lalong hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko kung pati ikaw ay mawawala kay Ate."

Fucking guilt.

"Fine! This will be the last. When will this end?"

"After the expiration of my contract. Hindi na ako kukuha ulit, I've had enough. I'm turning thirty so I decided, I want to settle down."

"Oh, if you're settling down, then I'll also have to?" I asked.

"No! Hey! You're still too young to settle down," sobrang sama ng tingin nito sa'kin.

"I'm successful, I can fit it in."

"Shut up, Nevaeh!"

"Shut me up," I chuckled.

"Nevaeh Chivan!"

"Okay, okay. Napaka-pikonin mo talaga. Dinner ka na dito?" tanong ko.

Umiling ito.

"I can't. May concert pa ako bukas ng gabi, I need to prepare. Eros, sa'yo nakasalalay ang buhay nito. If something bad happen to her, I will definitely strangle you."

"Fiesty. Is that why Anteros had been head over heels with you?" asar ko.

Anteros is a big fan of Venus, he's a wealthy motherfucker who's head over heels with Venus' beauty for a decade.

"Oh my god, that brute!"

"Keep calm and love Anteros back."

She turned to me with a disgusting expression in her face.

"Yuck."

"Arte."

"I have to go. My manager is calling."

I watch her as she walk down the stairs with grace.

"You, stay outside," baling ko kay Eros.

I was about to slam the door shut when a strong hand stopped it and then Eros went inside with no emotion at all, not even pain! Is he a rock or what?!

"Eros!" I screamed.

"The guiding principle for actions of a bodyguard is to guarantee safety of the protected person."

Ang malalim at baritonong boses nito ay nag-echo sa eardrums ko.

Nagpupuyos sa inis na bumalik ako sa pagkaka-upo, sa Eros ay nakatayo sa tabi ko, hindi gaano kalayo sa'kin.

"Name?" I asked.

"Eros."

"No. Complete name."

"Eros Atticus Ajax Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff"

Napalingon ako sa gawi nito.

"Wolf- what?"

"Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff."

"Nevermind. Age?"

"Twenty-eight."

What the fuck? Ano 'to youngest bodyguard of the world? Motherfucker you look thirty.

"Look Mister Wolf- whatever your goddamn last name is, you can just do whatever you want and get out of my sight. Hindi mo na kailangang gawin pa ang trabaho mo sa'kin, 'wag kang mag-alala hindi kita isusumbong kay Venus," litanya ko.

Yes, gano'n ko siya ka-disgusto.

Hindi man lang ito umimik at nanatiling nakatayo. Straight ang tingin sa at parang may malalim na iniisip.

"Hello? Naririnig mo ba ako?"

"Loud and clear, Ma'am."

"Then oblige!"

Nawalan ulit ito ng imik.

Nakaka-bwesit!

I stood up, collected my things and walk outside. Napalingon ako sa likod. There were no foot steps to be heard but he's following me!

"Stop following me, Eros."

"Duty."

"I don't care if it's part of your duties or not, just stop following me!"

He still followed wherever I go like he doesn't give a fuck about what I just said. My one hour life was fucked up, and I have to endure this for month.

"Seriously, Eros? Pati sa pagtulog?"

He nodded, full attention on me. He's standing beside my bed and watching my every move.

"Hindi ka ba matutulog?"

"I will, in the couch."

"Then go and sleep. Stop watching my move, it's uncomfortable!"

Finally, for the first time, he actually obliged. Hinubad nito ang coat na suot, tinanggal ang neck tie, relos, pati narin ang sapatos. He opened the first two buttons of his long sleeve and sat on the couch, facing me.

"Ano na? Matulog ka na."

"Later, if you're asleep."

I rolled my eyes in annoyance and layed down my bed. I faced the opposite side and hugged my pillow as I closed my eyes. Moments later, I opened my eyes to see if he's asleep or not. I found him on the couch, lying with his arms as his pillow.

Guilt washed through me. Tumayo ako bitbit ang isang unan at lumapit sa kaniya. Maingat na iniangat ko ang ulo nito at nilagay ang unan. I dislike him being here with me, but that doesn't mean I'm heartless to not give him a proper comfort, he's still my bodyguard after all.

Bumalik ako sa kama at umayos ng higa. I don't sleep with the lamp open so I decided to turn it off before drifting to sleep.

I'm Nevaeh Psyche Chivan, and I'm starting to get annoyed with the presence of Eros Atticus Wolf- whatever.

*****

@MyNamez_Anne

Nev

"Fuck! Are you a freaking vampire?!" gulat na usal ko nang makita itong nakatayo sa tabi ng kama ko. He's wearing his poker face. It's just four in the morning for crying out loud.

"No, Ma'am."

"Then why the hell- nevermind! Get out, maliligo ako."

He didn't even flinch when I pushed him aside.

"Ano? Tatayo ka nalang ba riyan? Aren't you going outside?"

"Safety matters, Ma'am."

I greeted my teeth in annoyance. Jesus! He's getting on my nerves.

"Can't you leave me for just a couple of minutes?!"

He stood there like a robot. I had no choice but to enter my closet, choose something to wear, and went inside the bathroom. After bathing and dressing, I put on my brown contact lens. Masyadong nakaka-attract kapag walang contacts, I hate attractions. Nakatayo parin ito sa paanan ng kama ko nang lumabas ako. He moved his head a bit to his side to take a glance at me, giving me the access to stare at half of his face. Goddamn perfect pointed nose.

I scoffed and walked towards the door. I opened the door and headed straight to the kitchen, where I found Mathilde, the helper of the cook, Mili. They're siblings, I must add.

"Magandang umaga po, Ma'am Nev."

"Morning. Kumain na kayo?"

"Opo, Ma'am."

I sat down on the chair, prayed for a couple of seconds, and started eating. Nakatayo lang sa tabi ko si Eros, as usual, with his emotionless face.

Hindi ko ginigising ng sobrang aga ang mga kasama ko sa bahay, they're doing it because that's what they wanted to. Dapat talaga, five-thirty ang gising at oras ng trabaho nito. They said I'm too kind to them and they wanted to pay it back with this kind of service. I'm glad, because I don't find myself kind and generous.

"Eros, eat."

"I beg to disagree, Ma'am."

"Don't argue with me, Eros. Masama ang gising ko. If I say eat, then eat."

He obliged and sat down on the chair beside mine. I watched as he eat. This motherfucker eats with grace, my goodness. Bodyguard ko ba talaga ito? He looks more expensive than I am! He's the only bodyguard I encountered that looks like a freaking god himself and wears expensive clothing. He even wears a fucking Rolex watch! Unbelievable.

"How much does your Rolex watch cost?" I asked and continued eating.

"Forty."

"Thousand?"

Not bad. Still expensive. Swerte na ng isang tao kung makakahanap ng bente pesos sa lansangan.

"Million."

Napabuga ako sa kinakain dahil sa sinabi nito.

"What?!"

"Forty million and five hundred seventy-eight thousand," he said as if it were just a forty pesos flower vase.

Shit! He's more wealthy than I am! Damn it, what kind of bodyguard is he? Or is he a goddamn bodyguard?

"Stop, don't joke around. It's not funny," I bit my lower lip as he shifted his gaze upon me.

"I don't do jokes, Ma'am."

Napainom ulit ako ng tubig. He's just too much! I think I need a private talk with Venus, hindi yata kayang tanggapin ng sistema ko na mas mayaman pa sa'kin ang bodyguard ko.

"My driver will drive for us," I informed him.

He only nodded and stayed by my side. He sat next to me inside the backseat of the car. We entered the building that I own. Some of my employee's greeted us, I greeted them back with a nod while Eros walked like he owns the whole fucking building. Ang yabang ng dating niya.

"I'm having a conference meeting later, you have to stay outside."

"Disagreed."

"For crying out loud, Eros. Makinig ka naman sa'kin, okay? Dalawang oras lang 'yon, isa pa nasa labas ka naman."

"I must protect you, Ma'am."

"I'm starting to hate you," I heaved a sigh.

He stood there, facing the window, hands on his pants pocket and he looks like a freaking fucking mafia boss. Kulang nalang ng baril and he's good to go.

A knock on my office's door caught my attention. Eros headed to the door and opened it. A scared Ozzyl entered my office with papers in his hand. Ozzyl is my trusted executive assistant. He's the one organizing my schedule. Hindi ito katulad ni Eros na big shot ang datingan, he's simple looking, the nerdy one but diffinitely not my type. I don't know if he's single or not, it's his personal information. We're close but we don't share each other's private information. That's how professionalism works.

"These are the reports of each department, Ma'am," Ozzyl cleared his throat and nervously wiped his forehead.

"What time is my meeting?" I asked softly.

"After lunch, Ma'am."

"Oh, okay. Thanks."

He bowed down and left. I turned to Eros who was examining Ozzyl's movement. No wonder he was nervous as fuck.

"You're scaring my employee, Eros. Stop with that judgemental stare of yours," sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.

"I'm sorry."

Kumibot ang labi ko sa tinuran nito. Halata naman kasing hindi sincere.

I continued reading the reports and signing papers as Eros follows with his stares. He didn't even sit the whole time! What a freaking good-looking weirdo.

I pressed the intercom and Ozzyl immediately came in.

"Mag-lunch na kayo," I said as I handed him the papers I signed.

"Yes, Ma'am. Should I order for you, Ma'am?"

I smiled at him.

"I would be glad to. The usual, Ozzyl. Thanks a lot."

He bowed down again and left. Sumandal ako sa swivel chair at pumikit saglit. Both of my hands are tired. My butt is tired too, I think it's paralyzed. Kidding. Tumayo ako at lumapit sa may cabinet. I opened one and revealed what was inside. Just some books. Novel books to be exact. I'm not a fan of reading romance books but it gives me company and entertainment.

I started scrolling through pages and waited for my lunch to come. Hindi rin nagtagal ay dumating si Ozzyl bitbit ang pagkain. Umalis din ito agad dahil sa mayabang na presensya ni Eros. Just kidding. He left because he's having lunch outside with the other employee.

"Sit. Let's have lunch."

Eros only gives me a cold stare and didn't even move.

"Eros," I said in a warning voice.

"Do you want me to hire another bodyguard? Pinaka-ayaw ko sa lahat ay 'yong matigas ang ulo."

His forehead creased. He took a step closer and sat right in front of me. It's weird but, he smells good. His scent is making my body tense. Sa pagkaka-alala ko hindi ito naligo kanina, but goddamn he still smells so good!

We started eating without conversation. Hindi naman awkward, sanay na ako sa tahimik na atmosphere, and it looks like he does too. Eros cleaned the mess after we ate. Good thing he knew how to do those.

"Dito ka lang, hindi ka pwede sa loob," paalala ko.

Para akong nanay nito na nagpapa-alala sa anak na 'wag malikot. Well, Eros can fit in as my child. Nah, I'm just joking. He's too old to be my child.

"One more question, it's still bugging me. Are you sure you're twenty-eight?" I asked.

"Yes."

"Motherfucker you look thirty," I hissed as I opened the conference room's door.

Humabol pa sa ilong ko ang mabangong amoy ni Eros hanggang sa makapasok ako. The meeting lasted for almost two hours. Lumabas na 'yong iba at naiwan kami ng isang stockholder na si Mister Demetrius.

"How have you been, Nev?" he softly asked.

I picked up the papers on my table together with my laptop and smiled at him.

"Doing good. Ikaw? Kamusta 'yong vacation mo?"

"Boring. Wala ka do'n."

"I'm not your plaything, Deene Demetrius," I rolled my eyes.

He chuckled as he walked toward me and patted my head.

"Akala ko pa naman magbabago ka."

"Why should I?"

"Still feisty as hell, Sweetheart. Si Venus?" tanong nito.

"Probably out of town. Hectic palagi schedule no'n."

"Busy, as usual. Hey, wanna grab dinner with me later?"

"Sure. I would love to."

"Hm, I'll fetch you at seven. Later, Babe," he winked.

Natawa ako sa ginawa nito. He's a flirt. Gwapo naman si Deene kaya kahit anong gawin nito ay bumabagay sa kaniya. Kahit yata tumambling or mag-acrobat bagay na bagay parin. Ang gwapo kasi. Nakakainis na kagwapuhan meron siya. He was my college shoolmate, siya 'yong heartthrob dati sa campus. Akala mo si Cupido sa dami ng pinapanang kababaihan.

I shook my head and headed outside. I found Eros standing near the door with a bored expression. Akala ko poker face lang kaya nito never thought he can also do boring face.

"Come on, let's go home early. May dinner date ako mamaya, you can come with me but you have to stay in the car."

"Date?"

"Yes. With Deene, later at seven."

*****

@MyNamez_Anne