Chapter 13

"WAKE UP!"

I immediately flipped over and didn't have the clock on my side to throw at whoever shouted.

"Whoa just calm down." Ella said with both hands positioned in front as a shield. I looked at him and sat up.

"Why are you upset?" I asked him once I took my glasses and put them on. It came over and sat on the bed next to me.

"You, why are you still asleep at seven in the morning." Its a sarcastic question to me. I frowned and turned my gaze to the watch I was still carrying.

I blinked when I realized it was seven in the morning. Was it my fault I woke up last night?

"Sir Uno called us. That's why it's a girl." Its promise.

I quickly put away my bed and arranged myself.
"Why were we called?" I asked him.

"I don't know. Maybe there's something important to order so hurry up." Answer it and leave the room.

Speaking of Uno, is everything that happened last night true? I just can't believe it. What if it was just a dream? An illusion made by me? But it felt so real especially that kiss. I immediately felt the warmth of my cheek.

I put on my uniform and looked in the mirror. I lightly tapped my cheek.

Put yourself together Jessica. It's the only one there.

I lectured to myself.

I left the room and went to the lobby where Uno called us. I caught up with my co -workers there. I greeted them good morning and they returned it. I approached Ella and we waited for Uno together.

When it arrived we immediately stood up and bowed in respect.

Our eyes met and I suddenly remembered everything that happened last night so I immediately avoided it. Ella noticed this so she immediately pinched my side. I just stared at him.

"Good morning to you all. I have an important announcement." Promise of Uno. It seems to be in a good mood and looks like it will give a bonus. I hope so.

I frowned and faced Ella who was also curious. I also looked at my other colleagues and so did they. What is he going to tell us and it seems very important.

He smiled and watched the workers until his eyes went to me. I immediately felt nervous.

It walked over to me and took my hand. I looked at him confused. What about Uno? I turned to my companions and they were all looking at me especially Ella with a dog smile. Uno brought me to the front.

Juicecoloured what is this gimmick again?

"I just want to formally introduce to you my girlfriend. Jessica." He proudly announced once almost around my waist. My eyes widened as I turned to look at him. I gave him the 'what the heck?' look but he answered me with his sweet smile. I couldn"t help but shudder.

Rupok mo teh!

His pogi pramis. I'm really obsessed with the smile he only shows once. But a confused expression replaced his smile when he noticed the reaction of the workers.

I turned my gaze to my colleagues as if nothing had happened. Except for Ella who looks like a fool holding back a scream.

"What's with that reactions? Aren't you surprised?" He asked with a frown.

"Actually sir, we already know about that." Manong Usman's polite promise.

"It's obnoxious that someone is mediating between you two sir." Ella, on the other hand, said with a raised eyebrow that was really looking at me.

"Is that so?"

Uno smiled awkwardly. There, as many gimmicks embarrassed then.

"But it's okay you. And at least you informed us. Congrats on your future child." Manang Rita's words were smiling. Uno and I looked at each other because of that. I felt his grip tighten on me.

"Thank you." I answered and smiled a little.

I almost forgot about that. It's okay and I'm a little fat now. But alas, it's really broken.

"Witch, are you so official?" Ella smiled at me when Uno left. I smiled at him and he shuddered even more.

"Wengya ka. I thought you were just pretending." He said again once softly on my arm.

"I thought so too."

I don't expect the time to come when Uno and I will reach this point. I thought that I would not like him because of his bad temper, but I fell unconscious.

I didn"t even smile at myself because of the circumstances.

"Hey, it's okay to be thrilled but just don't look stupid." I went back to court because of what Ella said. I didn't realize that I was staring.

"It's also a story when you have a time gurl. Don't be alone, you might not be able to handle it." He teased me.

"I don't know about you. Go back to what you're doing." I disobeyed him once. The lunatic just laughed at me.

It was about to speak when suddenly someone spoke from behind me.

"Jessica, can I talk to you?" It says. I turned to Dos and um-yes. It looks problematic. I said goodbye to Ella and followed Dos to the garden.

He was also away from home for three days because he was vacationing at a resort with his friends.

"What are we going to talk about?" I asked him as we sat on the bench in the garden. It seemed like he was still hesitating whether to tell me or not.

"You look like you're in trouble." I told him. It averted its gaze. I feel like I"m right.

"Uhm, about what you saw at the park." Ani nito.

I suddenly thought because of what he said. Is correct. I was echoing the two of them and Frizzy in the thick part of the park. Wait, did he see me?

"What about that?"

"Can you zip your mouth for me?" Please talk it to me. I raised an eyebrow because of that. It's bad if you use a word.

"Zip really? What do you think of me?"

I know Dos is going through a hard time right now because of his unrequited love for Frizzy. What I just don't understand is why she really likes that witch. It's not that Dos is stuck, he's even heavenly, so why is the punishment he received so severe? Am I bad because I said that? No. I'm just stating facts here.

'Maybe the heart isn't really dictated'

"I mean, can you keep it a secret?" When he rephrases.

I smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up.
"Of course. Whatever is between you and Frizzy, I'm not there anymore." Dos seemed to be encouraged by my response.

"Thank you so much. I know that you're aware about Frizzy's feeling for kuya. I hope you won't tolerate her." He said to me.

"Of course, I still am. It doesn't bother me." I promised and smiled at him. He smiled as well and gently ruffled my hair which made me frown.

*****

It's late and Uno still hasn't come home. I'm waiting for him because it might not be dinner yet.

It looks like it's really busy at work because it's going to remove dyes. Discouraged I stared at the chilled food served on the dining table.

"Maybe it was dinner outside." I softly whispered to myself once yawning. I'm also sleepy.

I slowly put the food away when I fell asleep. I'm still early tomorrow. After I left, I was about to go to the switch to turn off the light when I heard the sound of a car stopping outside. Si Uno na yata yun.

I quickly ran to the front door to open it.

The drunk Uno opened up to me and walked towards me.

"Uno." I mentioned his name. It stopped when we were face to face and examined me from head to toe. Our eyes met. He stared at me for a moment and it was about to fall.

Fortunately, I was prompt so I caught him easily. I immediately frowned at the smell of alcohol.

"Where are you from? You reek of alcohol." My complaint here is that he didn't pay attention.

I sighed dryly as I carried her to her room. Is it the weight. It was as if I were carrying ten sacks of rice.

When we got to his room I immediately made him sit on his bed to clean. I was about to get his change of clothes when he suddenly pulled my left arm and pushed me onto the bed. I immediately felt nervous.

"U-Uno." I hesitated to call him. Jusko my heart is going crazy!

"I-I was just going to get dressed." I said again and pushed him slightly but it looked like it was a concrete wall that didn"t want to be demolished. I was even more nervous.

Jessica is calm, it's just drunk.

I tried again to try to get away from his lack but I still didn't succeed and it only put more pressure on me.

"Uno ano ba-"

"Tell me your mine." He interrupted what I said and looked me straight in the eye.

I can see the sadness in his eyes. Is this the reason why he's drunk? I can't read his mind. I don"t know what he"s thinking. But there's one thing I know, he has a problem.

"What's wrong?" I asked him concerned.

"Answer me."

Even though I was nervous, I still dared to stare straight into his blue eyes. I laughed softly in my mind. Idiot. Is that still being asked? You're the one who told me aren't you? From the very moment that I agreed to that plan you already owned me.

"I'm yours."

"I'm yours."

I was shocked when he suddenly grabbed my lip. I knew where it was going but I couldn"t pull away or even push him away.

I wrapped my arms around his nape and responded to his hypnotizing kisses. I felt his tongue seeking for entrance so I gladly accepted it and let it play with mine. I can taste a hint of alcohol in it. A soft moan escaped from my mouth enveloping the place.

'Gosh this is so not happening. Jessica stop this! Don't get drunk for heaven's sake! '

Panenermon of my brain. I want to follow it but my body is so freaking stubborn! It doesn"t even want to listen to whatever dictation I do.

"U-Uno." I whispered when he stopped.

It stared at me. His eyes are full of desire and love. I can feel it because that"s also how I feel at this point.

"You're mine." It was salty and for a moment a kiss touched my forehead. I just looked at him and didn't say a word.

"And I won't let anyone stand between us. Never." It added and my lip came back again.

His lips went down to my neck making the butterflies inside my tummy grow wild. This sensation is like a poison spreading through my system.

'Oh how I love this man.'

I felt nothing but the heat even though the aircon was working when he removed my cover.

Every touch makes me shiver. Making me addicted to it. I don't want this feelings to end. I am madly in love with Uno and I think I'm ready to grow old with him.

That night, the four corners of the room witnessed the enchanting dance joint with love and pleasure only the both of us know.

*****

"Okay."

I opened my eyes because of the voice of the speaker. I looked at the digital clock next to me and it was only two o'clock in the morning.

I looked where the speaker came from and found Uno on the balcony talking on the phone while drinking wine.

"Good job. Keep messing around."

It seemed like a serious conversation based on his reaction. He was wearing only a bottom so I could clearly see his muscular body illuminated by the light from the moon.

'Shoot those abs.'

I also immediately blushed when I remembered what happened last night.

"I need to find that bitch first before dad does." His words again made my forehead furrow. Is he looking for a woman?

It looks like Uno noticed me so he immediately hung up the phone and walked back to me.

"Sorry, did I wake you?" Its a worried question. I smiled at him and shook my head.

"Who are you talking to?" I asked him out of curiosity. It paused a moment before I could answer.

"Nothing." It only says so.

I had a lot to ask him. What are they talking about? Is there something Uno isn't telling me? But I will wait for him to tell me about it himself.

It went back to lying next to me.

"Bye the way, I'll be out for a week." Its language. I looked up at him who was busy smelling my hair.

"Where?"

"France. Our company will be having a business deal there and dad ordered me." Its word.

"One week? The duration." Napanguso ako. What is there in that deal and will it really take another week? He smiled and gave me a smack on the lips.

"I'll miss you too. But don't worry I'll call you everyday and I'll also bring a greeting when I get home." It says. I was still frowning. I don't need a greeting but it's okay as long as there is chocolate.

"And also, I'll fix things up. So take care of yourself when I'm away okay? Let's sleep for now. Looks like you're tired." Its language with a goofy smile. My two cheeks immediately warmed up.

"I don't know about you." I just responded and turned my back on him. Laughter was just crazy so I was even more embarrassed.

It also stopped eventually. I felt his hand on my waist and his tickling breath on my nape. My heart is beating again.

"I love you." It whispered to me. I just smiled because of that and replied.

"I love you too."

I woke up because of the sunlight hitting my face. It's already six am and the curtains are all open here.

I looked at the one next to me but it was no longer there. I just stand case I suddenly felt pain in the middle part of my thigh. It's my first time because it happened last night so maybe it's like this. Tsk.

I slowly stood up and picked up my scattered clothes on the floor to soutin it. I made the bed first before I went out and went straight to my room downstairs to take a shower.

"Ella, where is Uno?" I asked Ella when I found her in the kitchen wiping the dishes.

"Has already left. With sir Dos." I just nodded. Of course, Dos is now home in Spain. Maybe he couldn't handle Frizzy anymore so he just went home.

"By the way, we went to your room last night in case you weren't there. Tell me, did you sleep there in sir Uno's room?" It tells me with matching height two eyebrows.

"Huh?"

"Asus you. Are you alright sir?" He grunted and slapped me at the same time. I immediately felt embarrassed.

"Stop me. You already know a lot." I disobeyed her but the witch seemed to hear nothing and was still screaming.

"You really are. The mean." It spoke and pout.

I was just shaken and left him there to do my job as well.

Uno is still leaving but I miss him. Hahayst would have passed a week so that he could go home here.

I was busy wiping the figurines in Uno's room when the breathless Ate Tes approached me.

"Stop that first and go down to the living room." Chasing its breath words. I could read the anxiety in her expression. I looked at him confused.

"Why?"

"Sir Martin is here." He said again that I was nervous. What is Uno's daddy doing here?

Ate Tes and I hurried down to the living room and joined the standing housemates. I caught up with Ella who was also standing there.

"Why is Sir Martin here?" I asked him but he just shrugged.

We immediately stood up properly when the main door opened and it spat out Uno's father with your wife. Next was a guard named Kuya Jude with a load of luggage.

It walked in front of us and spoke.

"Since my son is abroad, me and my wife will be staying here for the mean time." Strictly it says so. He roamed his eyes around and gave me a death glare when he saw me.

I feel like I have a bad feeling about this.

It's been a week since Uno's father came here. It has also been making me work hard here at home for a week now. It"s just like he cleans me all over the mansion and he doesn"t let my fellow housemates help me.

He makes me do heavy work even though I shouldn't be working there.

He also often insulted me and used hurtful words. My colleagues took pity on me in case they couldn't do anything because it also threatened to fire them if they helped me.

Ma'am Jezel once told her husband to stop torturing me in case it only led to a quarrel with his wife and I was the one who was the one to blame for all of Sir Martin's anger.

There are also days when I get emotional and suddenly I start crying because of frustration and tiredness.

But it's okay. Even if I'm tired or I can't take it anymore, I still force myself to do everything to finish them. After all, now Uno is coming home from France.

Speaking of Uno, I don"t receive any calls from him. He even said 'I'll call you everyday' and now he didn't even text, no one came.

I miss him so much and I'm really upset with him.

Sometimes I can't help but worry about her because maybe something bad has happened to her or maybe she's already earning money from another woman.

I'm busy now bathing Black. I feel sorry for my cute pet because he can't come out of my room anymore. Ma'am Jezel is allergic to dogs, so I'd better just lock Black up and not let Sir Martin talk to me.

It's afternoon and I can easily finish my chores today so I had time to take care of Black.

"Black don't be naughty." I rebuke here because it's been a long time coming here inside the cr.

🎶I met her on a Monday evening

She was standing outside of the park and ride

And I said Hey ma, where you've been?

Been looking for a woman like you for all my life🎶

I immediately got out of the car and left Black for a while to answer the call. I wiped my wet hand on the end of my uniform and picked up my cellphone.

I was so happy to read Uno's name on the screen. I felt my heart beat faster when my finger touched the answer button. But hmp, I'm still sulking.

Maybe it's at the airport on the way home.

"Hello?" My first language. I heard from the other line the voices of people speaking in a language I did not understand. I think it's French since Uno is in France now.

I heard someone speak in case I didn't quite understand it because of the excessive noise.

"Uno, hello." I said again but still noisy.

[FERME TA GUEULE!]

I jumped because of Uno's sudden shouting in another language. Immediately the other line fell silent.

[Sweety.] I smiled when I heard her voice.

"Why did you just call today?" I promise the contributing voice.

[I'm so sorry, I've been so busy. I didn't have the time to call you. I miss you so much.] That's why.

"I miss you so much too. It's okay for you to go home now." I smiled

[Uhm about that.]

"Why?"

[Next week I can go home. Something happened in our company branch here and I need to fix it.] Immediately my two shoulders dropped because of what he said.

"Is that so?" I didn't want to say anything. My eyes dimmed because of the threatening tears. How about me? I was about to get tired of his dad's bad treatment of me.

I heard its sigh.

[I'm really sorry sweety. But don't worry, I'll go home as soon as possible.] He said in a sad voice.

"It's okay. I'll wait for you." I try to stimulate my voice.

[I gotta go, bye. I love you.] It lets me know that I"m more sorry.

"Love you." I answered and dropped the call.

Uno"s stay in France was extended, meaning Sir Martin"s insult to me was also extended.

"You're okay Jessica. Don't give up." I encourage myself while facing the mirror and smiling.

'I can handle it for us Uno.'

I went back to the cr and resumed the failed bath with Black. It was still so moving that I gasped.

"It's black." I'm tired of words.

"Come on I'll soap you up." I promised again but it still wouldn't listen to me.

I was fit to chase it but I stopped because I suddenly felt dizzy. I grabbed my head and tried to stand up case the more I rolled my eyes so I slowly sat on the side.

Maybe it's because I'm so tired and hungry. I also haven't eaten lunch before.

I closed my eyes for a moment to relieve the dizziness and I succeeded. I got up properly and was about to get back to what I was doing when I noticed that Black was no longer inside the cr.

I went out to get it but I was shocked when I realized I forgot to close the door to my room.

I immediately left my room to look for Black. He can't go out. I was shocked when Sir Martin saw him.

"Black." Poor I call it.

I saw Ella in the kitchen and asked where Black was but she said she didn't see anything.

"Oh, we're dead when sir sees that." It also helped in finding the dog. I looked at him worriedly.

We decided to split up to make our search for Black easier. I went to the back of the mansion.

I wore it everywhere but there was still no sign that Black was there.

"Where are you." I whispered softly.

My emotions were immediately aroused when I heard someone shout. That voice is Ma'am Jezel.

I quickly followed the source of the voice and fervently prayed that what I was thinking would be wrong. But unfortunately I saw the opposite.

I gasped when I found Ma'am Jezel slumped on the edge of the pool as the furious Black ran into it. It tries to get rid of the dog but it doesn"t succeed because of Black"s size.

"Black!" I call the dog. He stopped barking and ran after Ma'am Jezel.

I immediately attended to ma'am. It obviously has difficulty breathing. My eyes widened when I saw the bleeding of his right arm that I think Black had bitten.

"H-Help, I can't b-breathe." Its weakening words.

I no longer knew what to do because of so much nervousness. I had planned to help it upright but someone pushed me which caused me to fall into the pool.

"Get off my wife bitch!" Sir Martin's angry growl was full.

To be continued...

"Ferme ta gueule" means "Shut the fvck up" in French.