YOU’RE MY BUSINESS

In love, expect the unexpected; who could have guessed that the one meant for you is actually your stepbrother? Just like Harrison and Elijah, who fell for each other despite being “brothers”.

*An Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated photo of Harrison

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SNEAK PEEK

“I’m 25! Anong gusto mong gawin ko, ikulong ang sarili dito sa mansion mo???”

“I’m not telling you to isolate yourself in the house; I’m telling you to stop going to the club because it’s not safe there. Alam mo naman kung gaano karaming manyak doon, hindi ba?”

“And you think I can’t handle myself? Hindi na ako bata, Harrison!”

“Hindi ganoon, Elijah!” napahilamos si Harrison sa kaniyang palad. “Fuck! Bakit ba ang kitid ng utak mo?”

“Bakit ang pakialamero mo?” nakapamaywang na balik nito. “You have your own business, and I have mine as well. You should mind your own, because I am not your business.”

Fueled by Elijah’s words, Harrison’s frustration erupted, propelling him to forcefully push Elijah onto the couch. Elijah landed seated, and in a swift move, Harrison positioned himself on top. One knee pressed against the couch, his hand firmly gripped the headboard, effectively trapping Elijah.

“You are my business! The moment you entered this house, you already became my business. The moment you showed me that enticing backside in that very thin pajama, you became my fucking business. You became my business the moment we kissed each other, Elijah. So, don’t you dare forget that. You are in my territory, so you are mine. You are mine, whether you like it or not,” declared Harrison with a firm tone.

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ENJOY READING

Thank God nakatapos na rin ng isa pang kwento. Sana mabasa ninyo ’to at suportahan hanggang dulo. Please vote every chapters if ever bet niyo ang kwento, if not, that’s cool too.

This is my first completed MPREG story. I am not an expert in this genre, but I’ve done my best to explain how male pregnancy works in this story.

GAYNESS OVERLOAD!!!

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MALE PREGNANCY

In this story, I decided to explore my writing by incorporating “MPREG” into the content. I am not an expert in writing this type of story, and I certainly haven’t attempted one before, but I did my best and thought very carefully to provide you with a comprehensive content about it.

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What is Male Pregnancy in my story?

In my story, I used the term “Menceintesia” to describe male pregnancy. It is derived from the French adjective “Enceinte,” which means pregnant in English. I added the letter M to the word “Enceinte” to create the term “Menceintesia,” emphasizing the inclusion of “men” at the beginning of the word.

Term: Menceintesia

Pronounced as: men-sant-tee-sha

Definition: A case entails a scenario wherein a male possesses the capability to give birth. It constitutes an exceptionally rare condition, with only 1 in 100 individuals exhibiting the unique ability to undergo parturition.

How can it actually happen?

Or how does it work?

DNA actually plays a vital role in this case. Ang DNA ay parang isang genetic instruction manual sa mga buhay na bagay. Binubuo ito ng dalawang strands na bumubuo ng isang double helix. Ang sunud-sunod na mga building block na tinatawag na nucleotides ay naglalaman ng genetic information. Ang nucleotides ay ang mga munting yunit o bloke ng pagtataglay ng impormasyon sa DNA. Binubuo ito ng tatlong bahagi: isang sugar molecule, isang phosphate group, at isang nitrogenous base. Ang mga nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, at guanine) ang nagdadala ng genetic code .

Adenine always bond with thymine and cytosine always bond with guanine. If adenine bonds with guanine or cytosine bonds with thymine, or if they bond in a shuffled manner, it can disrupt normal DNA base pairing, leading to errors in replication and potential mutations that affect genetic information. Now, if two individuals with errors in nitrogenous base bonding engage in sexual intercourse, they may produce a child with a significant deformity in their reproductive organ. This occurs only if the couple’s offspring is male. Reason kung bakit maliit lang ang tsansang magkaroon ng isang anak na lalaki na kayang magdalang tao.

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Advantage: A child who is a product of Menceintesia is actually 10 times smarter than those children produced by women. They also tend to acquire more skills and talents. They can easily comprehend things and apply them on their own. Children produced through Menceintesia are nothing but innate geniuses.

Disadvantage: [During the pregnancy process], the man carrying the baby can easily get irritated and frequently change his mood. They are also 10 times more prone to overthinking due to the increased neural connectivity, excessive information processing, and elevated levels of stress hormones.

Sana ay hindi masyadong komplikado ang eksplanasyon ko patungkol sa Menceintesia. Feel free to ask if naguguluhan kayo. Hinaluan ko lang ito ng science para naman magmukhang realistic. Eme.

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Disclaimer: The terms mentioned are not true (except the DNA part); I made them to help you grasp how male pregnancy works in my stories. I will be using these terms if I write more MPREG stories. Thank you so much!

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CHAPTER 01

“Mom, I will surely miss you,” Elijah said with a sigh before pulling his mother into a tight hug.

“I will miss you too, honey,” Amelia said and hugged her son back.

“Do update me, mom,” bilin ni Elijah sa ina habang binabaon ang mukha sa balikat nito.

Amelia and Herbert just got married and are planning to have a honeymoon in Paris, France. Elijah knew it would be hard for him to live without his mom for a month because he grew up being with her all the time.

Natawa naman si Amelia. “Hindi pa nga kami nakaalis ng bansa, advance ka naman masyado, anak.”

They both laughed, and Amelia kissed her son on his forehead before pulling away from their hugs.

“Amelia, honey, we have to go. We are running late, and we can’t miss the flight,” shouted the man from the front door in a deep voice. It was Herbert, Elijah’s step-dad.

“Coming, love!” Amelia exclaimed and bid goodbye to Elijah.

Elijah was 18 when his dad left them for another woman. Naiwang sawi ang kaniyang ina ng ilang mga taon hanggang sa pumasok ito bilang secretary sa isang kompanya. Doon nito nakilala si Herbert na ngayon ay kaniya ng amain. Herbert was his mom’s boss. He owned a hotel company with different branches around the country.

Ang kwento ng kaniyang ina ay 2 months after niyang nagtrabaho sa kompanya ay nagtapat sa kaniya si Herbert at doon nag-umpisa ang kanilang ligawan na umabot hanggang 5 years.

Hindi rin alam ni Elijah kung bakit ang tagal sinagot ng kaniyang ina ang lalaki. Pakiwari niya’y may maganda itong rason kaya hindi kaagad nag desisyon na sagutin ang manliligaw.

For Elijah, it was a good idea that his mom waited for years before letting Herbert come into their lives. Sa tagal nitong naghintay ay nasiguro niyang mabait ito at hindi kailan man sasaktan ang kaniyang ina kagaya ng ginawa ng kaniyang ama dito.

Talagang nakita ni Elijah kung gaano kataas ang pasensya nito para hintayin ang matamis na oo ng kaniyang ina sa matagal na panahon.

Elijah was 23 when his mother told him that she’s dating someone. Wanting to make his mother happy, he didn’t say anything negative about it but instead, he encouraged her to give it a try. He’s been hoping that his mom will find happiness again. And she finally found it. Now, they are married and on their way to France to have their honeymoon.

Sana all!

Elijah sighed and sat on the couch. Sa edad na 26 ay hindi pa niya nasubukang pumasok sa isang relasyon.

No boyfriend, no sex life, no nothing. Talagang wala.

Hindi naman sa wala siyang dating o gwapong mukha, sadiyang wala lang talagang nangligaw sa kaniya. Alam niyang may nagkakagusto sa kaniya sa opisina kung saan siya nagtratrabaho pero kahit kailan ay walang naglakas loob na ayain siyang lumabas.

Hindi niya rin alam kung bakit, iniisip nalang niyang may masamang espiritong pumipigil sa mga ito para magtapat sa kaniya.

Speaking of masamang espirito…

“You okay?” Elijah heard someone speak from the back.

Hindi na niya kailangan pang lingunin kung sino ang may-ari ng boses sa kaniyang likuran. Sa laki at lalim nito’y alam ni Elijah na si Harrison ang nagsalita.

Elijah rolled his eyes in response.

“Tayo nalang ang naiwan dito kaya pakisamahan mo ako ng maayos,” mariin ang pagkasabi nito. “Use your fucking mouth to respond whenever I ask you, understand?”

For Elijah, his step-brother is Lucifer himself. Simula kasi noong lumipat silang mag-ina sa mansyon ay hindi man lang siya nito kinausap ng matino. Palagi itong nagsusungit sa kaniya at walang araw na hindi sila nagbabangayan. Ni hindi man lang siya nito nginitian ng isang beses!

“Puwede naman akong mag apartment ng isang buwan kung iyon ang gusto mo.”

Dahil sa kung paano siya nito tratuhin ay naisip ni Elijah na baka ayaw nitong tumira siya sa mansyon kasama ang kaniyang ina.

Para itong may personal na galit sa kaniya dahil hindi naman ito masungit sa kaniyang ina. He never treated him the way he treated Elijah’s mom.

“You stay here, Elijah.” Harrison said firmly.

“Huwag kang mag-alala dahil hindi kita isusumbong sa papa mo kung aalis man ako dito sa mansyon mo. Mag-a-apartment ako dahil gusto ko.”

Of course, he can’t just let this guy treat him like crap. He’s not that weak to feel small when someone is being rude to him. Now that their parents are out, Elijah was sure that the guy will make his stay in the mansion hell for a month.

Ang magagawa nalang niya’y iwasan ito.

“No one will leave the house, neither of us will,” the man declared and walked away.

Ughhh! He’s really evil. A pure evil! Gwapo na sana pero ang pangit naman ng ugali! Siguro kung hindi lang niya ito tinuring na kapatid ay siguradong uupakan na niya ito.

Not that you can. Pambabara niya sa sarili.

“Pangit!” sigaw niya saka padabog na umakyat sa pangalawang palapag kung saan ang kwarto niya’t humiga sa kama.

He doesn’t like this setup; he doesn’t like the environment in the mansion when Harrison is around. All the workers seem so tense whenever Harrison is present, and they barely talk to Elijah because of it! Nakakausap niya lang ang mga ito kung tutulong siya sa gawaing bahay.

Kahit gustuhing lumabas ay hindi niya magawa dahil hindi naman siya pinapayagan ng kaniyang ina.

Nakakalabas lang siya kung pupunta sa trabaho o di kaya’y bibili ng mga groceries para sa lahat.

Elijah insisted on being the one who will buy groceries for the mansion every week because that’s the only time he got to go out alone and enjoy himself. Palagi kasing tutol ang kaniyang kapatid kuno sa tuwing nagpapaalam siyang lumabas.

At ang ina naman niya, na super idol si Harrison ay palaging sang-ayon dito kaya wala talaga siyang takas.

Harrison was nothing but an incitement to his mother!

Sa tanang buhay niya ay isang beses lang siyang nakapasok sa club kasama ang mga kaklase niya noon at pinayagan lang siyang pumunta ng ilang oras. After a couple of hours enjoying the club that time, Harrison came to take him home.

Ang masaklap pa ay nakita siya ni Harrison na gumigiling sa itaas ng nakaupong lalaki. He tried to convince Harrison that it was just a part of the dare, but the guy didn’t listen and told his mom about it.

Simula noon ay naging mahigpit ang kaniyang ina sa kaniya at mas lalo lang siyang hindi pinayagan lumabas hanggang sa nasanay nalang siya.

He’s like a prince, trapped in a castle.

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CHAPTER 02

Harrison was reading a report about their company’s income in the library when he heard a knock on the wooden door. Sighing, he put the papers on the table and went to open the door.

“Sir, may tumatawag ho sa telepono.” Tila natatarantang sabi ng katulong sa kaniya habang inaabot ang hawak na telepono.

And who could it be? It’s freaking morning!

He looked at her with a frown, demanding an answer to his unexpressed question. But when the maid was about to say something, he raised his finger, signaling her to be quiet as the woman on the telephone spoke.

“Yes, this is Harrison Thornton speaking,” he proudly said his name.

“How are you related to Mr. Herbert Thornton?” the woman on the telephone asked.

“He’s my father, why? And who are you?”

“I am actually Dr. Jen from Sullivan Hospital,” pakilala ng babae sa telepono. “I don’t know if you have already watched the news, but your dad and his wife are actually here in the hospital.”

Dahil ayaw niyang mag-isip ng negatibo, sinabihan niya ito na ipaliwanag ng maayos at kung bakit naroon ang kaniyang ama’t asawa nito sa ospital.

Halos masira na ang telepono sa higpit ng kaniyang paghawak.

What the hell is his dad and his wife doing there? They’re supposed to be at the airport by now!

“Sir, your parents actually got into an accident, and they just arrived here just now at the hospital. I want to ask if you could come here to see it for yourself,” kalmadong sabi ng Doktora sa telepono. But Harrison knew she’s just trying to be professional and not to panic.

This must not be good.

Fuck!

“I will come there immediately, please do whatever you can, and make sure they’re okay,” he said before hanging the phone up.

How could this happen? He thought everything was going so smoothly. Masaya naman lahat kahapon sa kasal ng kaniyang ama. Nagbiro pa nga ito na uuwian siya nito ng babae galing France kung wala pa rin siyang mahanap na girlfriend bago sila uuwi.

Tapos ito pala ang mangyayari.

Mabilis na nilipad ni Harrison ang pagitan ng silid aklatan papunta sa kaniyang sariling kwarto upang kunin ang susi ng kaniyang sasakyan.

He could become the Flash because of how fast he is. He can literally feel his adrenaline pumping.

Nang makalabas sa kwarto ay saka naman lumabas si Elijah sa kaniyang silid. Elijah looked at him in the eyes, clueless about what just happened to their parents.

And there’s no way he will tell him the news; he doesn’t want to be the cause of Elijah’s panic.

Harrison knew how Elijah panics over small things. He’s like a baby and he couldn’t take any bad information because he would overreact. Or worse, collapse. So he can’t just tell him that their parents got into an accident; siguradong doble ang problema kung pati si Elijah ay mawalan ng malay.

“Saan ka pupunta?” Elijah asked scratching his eyes. He probably noticed that he’s in a hurry. Mukhang bagong gising si Elijah dahil sa suot nitong pajama na sobrang nipis, hulmang-hulma ang pang-upo nitong nang-aakit. How could he compliment a butt in a pajama?

Para siyang namamanyak sa nakita. Ramdam ni Harrison ang pagtigas ng kaniyang alaga habang pinipigilan ang sariling hawakan ito at hatakin papasok sa kaniyang kwarto. Gusto niya itong kantutin ng walang humpay.

Matagal na niyang pinagnanasaan ang kaniyang kinakapatid. Living under the same roof is actually not helping him ease the feeling.

“I’m going out for something important. You stay here and behave your ass off,” utos niya at binigyang diin ang huling dalawang salita saka muling tumingin sa pang-upo nito.

Sa pagkakataong iyon ay hindi niya mapigilang basain ang kaniyang nanunuyong mga labi.

“Huwag mo akong utusan!” asik nito sa kaniya.

“You’re in my house, so you do what I tell you to do. If I told you to stay here, you stay,” he said firmly while walking closer to the smaller guy.

Kita ni Harrison kung paano mag-react ang katawan ni Elijah habang papalit siya dito.

“Sino ba ang nagsabing aalis ako?” depensa nito but Harrison knew he’s lying.

“Mukhang may balak ka na naman kasing tumakas.”

“Hindi no! Bibili lang naman ako ng groceries, pinagsasabi mo?” nauutal na depensa nito.

Harrison steps closer, his hand gently resting against the wall, effectively cornering Elijah, who gazes up at him.

Their significant size difference is apparent, with Elijah barely reaching his chest. Harrison finds this endearing. Kung hindi lang niya ito kapatid ay siguradong kaagad na niyang pinulupot ang kaniyang malaking braso sa maliit nitong baywang para hilain ito palapit sa kaniya.

He would cherish every moment habang kinikiskis niya ang kaniyang umbok sa pang-upo nito.

Tangina! Dahil sa malaswang imahinasyon ay mas lalo lang siyang tinigasan. He can even feel his pre-cum dripping out from his dick.

“Alam kong namili ka na kahapon ng mga pagkain para sa linggong ito,” pambubuko niya dito saka inilapit ang mga labi sa taynga nito. “Don’t fuck with me, Elijah! I might have been busy yesterday, but my attention was all on you. I know your every move.”

Harrison catches a whiff of Elijah’s intoxicating scent, finding it utterly addictive. If he could inhale every last trace of Elijah’s essence until there’s nothing left, he would do so in a heartbeat. Gusto niyang kagatin ang leeg nito, dilaan, at amoy-amuyin hanggang sa magsawa siya dito.

“Fine, kung ayaw mo akong lumabas mag-isa, sasama nalang ako sayo,”

Sasama? Fuck! Hindi puwede dahil gusto niya munang malaman ang mga nangyari bago ipaalam kay Elijah.

Harrison snapped and shook his head. “No, you can’t. I’m in a hurry.”

Tila natauhan siya sa kaniyang ginawa at agad na lumayo kay Elijah. He didn’t even noticed that his about to squeez Elijah’s ass!

Damn, I’m so dead!

“Saan ka kasi pupunta?” pangungulit nito pero hindi na niya ito muling pinansin at kaagad na umalis.

Pagkapasok ni Harrison sa kaniyang sasakyan ay mabilis niyang niluwagan ang necktie at tinanggal ang ilang botones sa kaniyang suot. Sobrang init ng kaniyang pakiramdam. Gusto niyang magpalabas!

“Fuck it!”

He stayed in his car for awhile and tried his best to calm himself but failed. Nang hindi makayanan ay mabilis niyang tinanggal ang sinturon ng kaniyang pantalon at saka binuksan ito.

Agad na kumawala ang kaniyang ari sa loob ng kaniyang pantalon na para bang isang sawang pinakawalan sa kaniyang hawla.

Oh, how he wishes it was Elijah’s hand holding it.

He fucking need him! Gusto niya itong tawagin at hatakin papasok sa kaniyang sasakyan saka gamitin ang mga kamay nito para paglaruan ang kaniyang naninigas na sandata.

Gusto niyang kantutin ang mga palad nito hanggang sa labasan siya sa makinis nitong mukha.

Thinking of how Elijah would take his dick makes him want to explode in ecstasy.

With his hand wrapping around his dick, Harrison start moving up and down. His imagination went wild nang makita sa imahinasyon si Elijah na dinidilaan ang ulo ng kaniyang pagkalalaki.

Habang minamasahe ang kaniyang pagkalalaki gamit ang kaniyang palad ay nakahawak naman sa kaniyang bayag ang isa pa niyang kamay.

In his imagination, Elijah is taking his cock into his throat. Slowly and sexy.

Napuno ng ungol ni Harrison ang buong sasakyan. He’s calling, groaning, and cursing Elijah’s name in so much pleasure.

He was in heaven. He could even taste his own blood from his bitten lips.

“Fuck, fuck, fuck, Elijah! I will fucking fuck you so hard. Fuck, take my cock, bitch!” ungol niya hanggang sa tumalsik ang kaniyang katas sa dashboard ng kaniyang sasakyan. Tumalsik pa ang iba sa rearview mirror.

He came a lot!

“Damn!” he panted, leaning his head against the seat while catching his breath.

Para siyang tumakbo ng ilang milya dahil sa dami ng enerhiyang nawala sa kaniya. It was his first time coming a lot, maybe because he was able to smell and feel Elijah before doing it.

When Harrison felt his energy returning, he immediately proceeded to clean his car. Sa dami ng kaniyang nilabas ay kailangan niya pang mag-spray ng alcohol para mawala ang tila Clorox na amoy sa kaniyang sasakyan.

Tiningnan niya muna ang sarili sa salamin bago pinaandar ang kaniyang sasakyan papunta sa hospital kung saan dinala ang kaniyang ama’t asawa nito.

Ang sabi ng doctor ay nasa Sullivan Hospital ang kaniyang mga magulang. At milya ang layo niyon sa kanilang lugar. That hospital is in another city, one that is bigger and much more developed compared to theirs.

Pakiwari niya’y saka naaksidente ang mag-asawa nang malapit na itong makarating sa airport.

Harrison actually suggested that he would give them a ride to the airport, but his dad said he wanted to spend time alone with his wife. So he let him.

If only I knew this would happen.

But how would he know? Everything happened unpredicted.

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CHAPTER 03

SA KABILANG banda naman ay tahimik na nagpadausdos si Elijah sa pader kung saan siya kinulong ni Harrison gamit ang kaniyang mga bisig.

Pagkatapos lumayo ng lalaki sa kaniya ay para ba siya’g tinakasan ng lakas dahil biglang nanghina ang kaniyang mga binti. That man stole all his energy and can’t able to stand up!

His scent intoxicated him, rendering him weak in the knees. The masculine aroma emanating from Harrison, his step-brother, clung to him like a captivating spell. Mali iyon. Hindi dapat siya nakaramdam ng ganoon sa lalaki dahil kapatid ang turing niya dito.

But what just happened was something he had never experienced before, and it was so irresistible that he couldn’t resist it.

He could’ve kissed me!

The way Harrison cornered him, leaned close to him, and sniffed every scent he had made him feel so hot. His cheeks were burning, and he knew he was all red now.

When Harrison’s hand traveled from his shoulder down to his buttock, he couldn’t help but gasp and moan a little. He even bit his lip, trying to prevent himself from moaning.

“Sir? Okay lang ho ba kayo?” tanong ng isang katulong nang mapadaan ito at nakitang nakaupo lamang siya sa sahig at nakatulala sa ere.

Agad naman siyang nahimasmasan at sinagot ang babae.

“Okay lang ako, Jessa,”

“Sigurado ho ba kayo?”

“Oo, huwag kang mag-alala.” panatag niya sa katulong. Tumango naman ito saka ngumiti bago umalis.

Nang muling bumalik ang lakas ni Elijah ay kaagad siyang tumayo at muling pumasok sa kaniyang silid.

Gusto niyang maligo at magpalamig dahil sa kakaibang nararamdaman. Ayaw niyang pagpantasiyahan ang anak ng asawa ng kaniyang ina dahil mali iyon!

Of course, Elijah is attracted to Harrison, but he can’t tell him that! Lalo na’t parang hindi naman ito pumapatol sa kaniyang mga kapareho!

Kaya pumasok si Elijah sa sariling banyo at nilunod ang sarili sa bath tub habang ang malamig na tubig ay patuloy na umaapaw.

At least cold water helps him feel a little better.

His room is right next to Harrison’s; it wasn’t him who chose it, it was Harrison. He said the other rooms are not as big or comfortable, and the best option is the room next to his.

Elijah had never checked the guest room before, so he didn’t know how big his room was compared to it.

Amelia and Herbert are sleeping in a room straight down the corridor. It is the master bedroom. He has been there a couple of times, and it’s bigger than his room, with a very spacious bed.

Malaki naman ang kama niya, it’s a king sized bed. At naiintindihan niyang mas kakailanganin ng mag-asawa ng mas malaking kama dahil sa bagay na ginagawa ng mga mag-asawa. They definitely need more space, especially since he heard how wild Herbert is in bed. Ang kaniyang ina na mismo ang nagkwento sa kaniya kung gaano kagaling ni Herbert sa kama.

He doesn’t mind hearing such things, really. He’s not innocent; he reads that kind of stuff. And besides, his mom is really that cheeky, it’s just their day-to-day conversation.

At para kay Elijah ay walang pinagkaiba si Harrison. Ikaw nga nila father like son. Laman lang naman ang gonggong na Harrison sa buong media. Palaging headline dahil sa daming nakatalik na babae. He’s a certified fuckboy!

Pagkatapos magbabad ng kalahating oras sa bathtub ay napagdesisyonan narin niyang magbihis.

As usual, tanging pajama lang Ang kaniyang suot. Pag nasa bahay ay palaging pajama ang kaniyang suot sa kadahilanang mas komportable siya doon. Hindi narin siya nahihiya kung makita man ng lahat ang laki ng kaniyang pang-upo dahil may boxer naman siyang suot.

Mukhang hindi naman mahahalay ang mga tao sa mansyon, maliban nalang sa gonggong na madalas niyang nahuhuling nakatitig ng deritsahan sa kaniyang pang-upo.

Pero sa kadahilanang baka galit lang ito sa kaniyang manipis na suot ay hindi nalang niya ito pinapansin.

At isa pa, he’s straight for all I know!

Lumabas si Elijah sa kaniyang silid na magaan ang pakiramdam. He decided to help their gardener today since next week pa siya babalik sa kaniyang trabaho. Nag one month vacation leave kasi siya para lang sa kasal ng kaniyang ina.

As soon as he arrived outside, he noticed that the weather was quite gloomy. That’s unusual because the weather forecast said it was going to be sunny.

Pinagwalang bahala nalang niya ito at saka tiningnan ang kaniyang orasan.

10:00AM

Baka maya’t-maya ay bumalik na si Harrison kaya mas mabuting ituon ang kaniyang oras at atensyon sa pagga-gardening. Sigurado naman siyang hindi ito pupunta sa likod bahay.

Gusto niyang iwasan ito.

Ang likod ng mansyon ay isang malaking harden na puno ng iba’t-ibang halaman. Around it is a massive topiary that encloses the entire garden like a wall.

At the back of the mansion is a wide garden, it was filled with different types of flowers. Nakapalibot naman nito ang nakatrim na halaman, ang nagsilbing pader dito. The entrance is truly breathtaking, adorned with an intricately crafted elephant-shaped topiary. With their majestic trunks raised upward, it welcome visitors with a sense of grandeur and charm. This enchanting sight sets the tone for the entire garden, drawing one into its serene and captivating ambiance. It’s no wonder this is the only place he finds solace and tranquility in the mansion.

It was perfect!

Nang makapasok sa luob ng harden ay agad niyang nakita ang dalawang hardenerong abala sa pagdidilig ng nga halaman.

Agad naman siyang kumaway sa dalawa nang tingnan siya ng mga ito.

Sila si Mang June at Mang Mando. Para kay Elijah ay silang dalawa na ang may pinakamahusay na hardenero sa lahat dahil nagawa nilang kakaiba at magical ang buong harden.

Ang harding ito ay ilang beses ng na-featured sa telebisyon. May mga nagre-request pa ngang gumawa ng music video o di kaya’y mag photoshoot pero hindi pinayagan ni Harrison.

Sobrang pribado ng kanilang pamilya, kahit mayaman ay ayaw nilang na-e-expose sa publiko.

Even Amelia and Herbert’s wedding was not announced publicly. Iilan lang ang dumalo, tanging mga kakilala lamang ang pinahintulutang makasaksi sa kasalan.

Elijah preferred it that way also, ayaw niya rin ng spotlight. Isa pa, ayaw niyang makarinig ng negatibong kumento ukol sa pag-iibigan ng kaniyang ina at ng boss nitong si Herbert. He knew people would think pera lang ang habol ng kaniyang ina sa kaniya, but it wasn’t true.

Hindi kailan man nanghingi si Amelia kay Herbert ng pera para masustintohan ang kanilang pang araw-araw na pangangailangan. Saka na ito pumayag na magshare ng bank account na kasal na sila dahil iyon ang gusto ni Herbert. Pero sinabihan ni Amelia ang asawa na ayaw niyang binibilhan siya ng mamahaling bagay dahil afford naman niya iyon kung gustuhin man niyang bumili. Maayos naman ang sahod niya sa kompanya.

But knowing Herbert, palagi itong nagtatampo sa asawa kaya walang choice si Amelia kung hindi tanggapin ang lahat ng alok nito sa kaniya.

That man is sweet as hell! Kulang nalang ay ibigay nito sa kaniyang ina ang araw at ang buwan. He has never done anything that would hurt his mom’s feelings, and that is something he likes about Herbert.

“Mang June, ilang taon na po kayo nagtratrabaho dito sa mansyon?” tanong niya sa hardenero habang tinutulungan itong buhatin ang mga malalaking paso na in-order pa galing sa probensya kung saan may magagaling na manggagawa ng paso.

“Mga sampong taon na rin kaming nagtratrabaho dito, sir. Sabay kaming pumasok ni Mando dahil kinuha kami ni Sita galing sa probensya,” sagot nito.

Si Aling Sita ay ang Mayordoma ng mansyon. She manages most everything, from the food in the kitchen to the interior design of the house, and even the exterior design of the mansion. She’s also responsible for recruiting new workers.

Elijah is grateful that Aling Sita is recruiting people with good hearts.

Kahit kailan ay hindi siya nakarinig ng masasakit na salita mula sa mga bibig nito tungkol sa relasyon ng kaniyang ina at kanilang amo. Sa katunayan ay tinuring pa nga siyang tunay na amo ng nga ito.

Para suklian ang kabaitan ng lahat ng katulong sa mansyon ay palagi siyang nagpapa-barbeque party tuwing sahod niya sa trabaho at tumutulong din siya kung may problema ang mga ito.

Everyone in the mansion is busy, so whenever he’s free, he helps them with their jobs and engages in casual conversations. Ayaw rin naman nilang nakikipag-usap lang nang walang ginagawa, baka raw magalit si Harrison.

“Alam mo manong, deserve natin ng masarap na snack, kanina pa tayo nagtatrabaho dito e,” sabi niya pagkatapos ilipat lahat ng paso mula sa gate patungong harden.

“Okay lang ho, sir. Masarap naman ang pagkain kaninang tanghalian,” nakangiting sagot nito.

But Elijah is stubborn. He wants to treat the workers well, so he went to the kitchen and asked the chef to make some cold desserts.

Ilang oras na silang nagtratrabaho sa harden, tanging lunch break lang ang nagsilbing pahinga nilang tatlo.

Hindi naman siya nagreklamo dahil sobra siyang nag-enjoy kasama ang dalawa. Hindi nga niya namalayan ang oras dahil panay tawa lang siya sa mga biro ng dalawa.

Nang tingnan ni Elijah ang kaniyang orasan ay doon niya namalayang pasado alas tress na pala. Hindi niya alam kung nakabalik na ba si Harrison sa mansyon.

Not that I’m waiting for him.

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CHAPTER 04

Habang bitbit ang malaking basket na naglalaman ng mga pagkain, narinig ni Elijah na may papalapit sa kaniya.

“Is that for me?” sabi ng lalaki sa kaniyang likuran. Base sa baritonong boses nito ay sigurado siyang si Harrison na iyon.

“Hindi,” simple niyang sagot at naglakad pabalik sa likod bahay.

He can feel the guy following him, he can definitely hear his shoes clacking the marble floor.

“That’s unfortunate, I’m quite exhausted from the trip and I want some cold dessert, mind to share?”

Elijah stopped walking and face the other guy. There is something about him. He seems so calm and that arrogant look on his face is gone.

“Huwag mo nga akong kinakausap, hindi mo na kailangan magkunware, wala naman ang papa mo dito,” umirap siya sa lalaki at saka muling naglakad.

Ayaw ng ama ni Harrison na hindi maganda ang pakikitungo nito sa kaniya, kaya sa tuwing may makita itong hindi maganda sa pagitan nilang dalawa ay kaagad nitong pinapagalitan si Harrison.

Maybe that’s also the reason why Harrison hates him!

“Well, that’s true, but I decided to change and be friends with you. Isn’t that cool?”

“Heh! Manahimik ka!” asik niya sa lalaki saka nilapag ang mga pagkain sa mesa.

May maliit na cottage ang harden kung saan pwede mag relax, doon niya nilagay sa maliit na lamesa ang ice cream na ang chef mismo ang gumawa at ang iba pang mga meryenda.

“Oh, so you’ve been working your ass off all this time?” Harrison seems amused by what he said. Elijah can see Harrison’s eyes examining his body until they stopped at his ass.

Can he stop using ass word???

“Oo, hindi naman ako kagaya mo na puma-party lang kapag wala kang trabaho.”

“Ouch, you’re hurting me, Elijah,” Harrison said, placing his hand on his chest.

“OA nito. E totoo naman ’yon ah?”

“Yeah, right. It’s because I’m avoiding you,” Harrison’s shoulders slumped as he admitted.

“Buti naman dahil ayaw rin kitang kausap.”

“Hindi mo man lang tatanungin bakit kita iniiwasan?”

“Alam ko kung bakit, dahil ayaw mong may nakikitira sa mansyon mo.” diritsahang sagot ni Elijah.

Totoo naman iyon. Alam niyang kaya mainit ang ulo nito sa kaniya ay dahil iniisip nitong mapupunta sa kaniya ang ilan sa mga yaman nila.

Which is totally not true. At kung aalukin man siya, hindi niya tatanggapin no! Baka barilin lang siya ni Harrison pagnagkataon.

“Ouch! Ganiyan na ba talaga kasama ang tingin mo sa akin?” Harrison sighed.

“Bakit, hindi ba?” Elijah said before calling the two gardeners after he had set the food on the table.

Harrison pouted. “Hindi iyon ang rason,”

He finds the pouting Harrison very interesting. Elijah can’t lie; the guy is very handsome and cute at the same time. If he weren’t mean, he surely would have a crush on him again.

Crush? Kay Harrison? Ew, no!

Never again!

Tapos na ang mga araw na hinahangaan niya ito! Ilang taon na ’yon, at ngayon na alam na niya ang totoong ugali nito, siguradong hindi na siya kailanman mahuhulog pang muli dito.

You’re probably thinking, how did he know him? Well, Harrison was all over the internet, and he was the most popular guy ever during Elijah’s college days. His face was even on the biggest billboard, and every youth knew who he was.

There was a time when their professor asked them to research about business topics, and there he found the most handsome picture of Harrison as the youngest bachelor who dominated the business world. Doon nag-umpisa ang kaniyang paghanga sa lalaki.

Pero natigil iyon nang malaman niyang magiging magkapatid pala sila. Plus turn-off pa ang ugali nitong mas masahol pa sa demonyo.

“Eh ano?”

“It’s because whenever I’m around you, I can’t help but stare at your magnificent body,” he said, his voice catching slightly.

Tiningnan ni Elijah ang lalaki ng may pagkalito. Gusto niya sanang tanungin kung ano ang ibig nitong sabihin nang pumasok sa cottage ang dalawang hardenero.

He shrugged off his confusion and helped the gardeners get some food.

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“Can we talk? A serious talk,” Elijah heard Harrison say after he finished putting all the dirty dishes in the sink.

Gusto niya sanang sungitan ang lalaki pero minsan lang itong mag-ayang mag-usap ng matino.

Una ay noong kakalipat lang nilang mag-ina. Pangalawa ay bago ang kasal ng kanilang mga magulang, at pangatlo pa lang nila ngayon.

Ano kaya ang pag-uusapan nila?

Elijah wanted to know, so he nodded and followed the guy to his room.

Why to Harrison’s room?

“Bakit dito?” nakakunot-nuong tanong niya sa lalaki.

“This is important, Elijah. I need you to listen to me and understand that I’m always here for you,” Harrison said with sincerity, his expression briefly betraying a hint of sadness.

“Bakit?”

Kahit hindi pa alam ni Elijah ang dahilan pero parang kinakabahan na siya sa sasabihin nito. He’s having goosebumps. Hindi kailanman nagpakita ng ganitong emosyon si Harrison sa kaniya.

He always wears his strict, arrogant, and stoic expression.

“You know I’ve been gone for a couple of hours, right?” panimula nito. Tumango lang si Elijah. “I actually went to the hospital to see our parents.”

Tears fell from Harrison’s eyes, and Elijah could see pure sadness in them. Elijah, who completely get the idea, started bursting into tears as well.

“Elijah, naaksidente ang mga magulang natin bago makarating sa airport. May nakasalubong daw silang ten wheeler truck. They were already gone when I arrived at the hospital,” Harrison whispered, his voice breaking with grief. “The doctor told me it was impossible to bring them back to life.”

As soon as Harrison finished his sentence, Elijah’s body weakened, and he collapsed to his knees, crying uncontrollably.

“I already arranged their funeral before I came home, and we will both see them later,” Harrison said, wiping away his own tears as he reached for Elijah’s hand to help him stand up. “Come, sit with me on my bed.”

“Bakit hindi mo sinabi?!” bulyaw niya sa lalaki. “I was there bago ka umalis papuntang hospital, hindi ba? You could’ve asked me to come with you! May chance pa sanang makita ko sila.” iyak ni Elijah.

He could feel Harrison’s hand around his waist, guiding him to sit next to him, but as he was about to, he suddenly felt overwhelmingly weak. The world spun around him, making him feel dizzy.

“ELIJAH!” Harrison immediately catches Elijah before he falls.

He passed out!

“Fuck!” Harrison curses, carefully laying Elijah on his bed.

He knew this might happen, which is why he chose to bring him to his room instead of the library.

“How can I take you there if even a little information can make you pass out? How will you react when you see our parents with those cuts all over their bodies?”

Harrison wipes the tears from Elijah’s face before making him lie down comfortably.

“I promise I’ll always be here for you,” Harrison whispers, kissing Elijah’s forehead. “Everything will be alright.”

After ensuring Elijah will be okay, Harrison leaves his room and talks to the workers about what happened. Sinabihan na ni Harrison ang mga katulong sa telepono tungkol sa nangyari, pero hindi iyon detilyado. Harrison informed them to distract Elijah and not to turn on the television because the accidents that occurred were all over the news.

“Nakikiramay po kami, Sir,” wika ng mga katulong.

“Salamat sa inyo. Please ready yourselves, pupunta tayo sa lamay mamaya,” bilin niya saka lumabas sa kusina at nagtungo sa sala.

Tahimik na sumimsim ng alak si Harrison, nag-aalala siya para kay Elijah. Alam ni Harrison kung gaano ito kalapit sa ina at pati na rin sa kaniyang amang si Herbert.

How could all of this happen? What did we do to deserve this?

Fuck!

Due to the exhaustion, Harrison leaned back on the couch and suddenly fell asleep. Nagising siya nang maramdaman niyang may kumalabit sa kaniya.

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CHAPTER 05

It was Elijah.

Inayos niya ang nagusot na damit Saka umupo ng matulin. The lights are all on, indicating that it’s already nighttime. He probably fell asleep for hours.

“Hey, baby, come here. Sit with me,” he pats his side, gesturing for Elijah to sit beside him on the couch.

“Hindi pa ba tayo aalis?” tanong nito sa kaniya pagkaupo sa tabi niya.

“No, not yet, baby. Let me gather my energy first. I’m quite tired,” he murmured, drawing Elijah closer to him.

“Huwag mo nga akong tawaging baby!” angal nito.

“Why? You’re my baby bro,” he teased and gave him a wink.

Harrison could see Elijah’s cheeks reddening.

Damn, he’s the most adorable!

“Hindi mo naman kailangan magpanggap na mabait sa akin, kaya ko ang sarili ko,” wika ni Elijah.

“I am not pretending, Elijah,” he answered, pulling Elijah even closer to him and held his hand. “When I told you that I’m always here for you, I meant it. I will always be here for you.”

“ Tse

! ’Wag ka nga! Ang pangit mo pag ganiyan ka,“ saway nito sa kaniya.

He chuckled. “What do you mean pag ganito ako? You mean, when I’m sweet?”

Umirap naman ito sa kaniya.

“Puwede rin naman akong hindi maging mabait sayo. Mas gusto ko nga ’yon e.” Harrison said grinning like a devil.

“Manahimik ka!”

“Yes, baby,” he replied, playfully zipping his lips shut.

“Sinabing huwag mo akong tawaging ganiyan e!”

Tila nainis ito sa kaniya kaya siya nito tinulak palayo pero dahil mas malakas si Harrison ay hindi siya natinag dito.

Elijah even started punching him, but he skillfully dodged each blow. They both acted like two kids, playfully fighting on the couch until they both tumbled to the floor.

Nasa ilalim niya si Elijah pero nakaunan ang ulo nito sa kaniyang palad. Harrison lay atop him, with his other hand resting gently on Elijah’s waist.

Elijah’s arms encircled his neck, their eyes locked in a shared moment.

Harrison observed Elijah’s gulp, a silent invitation to his lips. Slowly, he leaned in, capturing Elijah’s mouth. Each passing moment felt like a sprint, his heart thundering in his chest.

With a gulp of his own, Harrison seized the moment, drawing Elijah into a kiss, unwilling to let the opportunity slip away. They lingered, savoring the connection until Elijah’s lips parted, granting access.

Passion fueled their kiss, tongues intertwining in a dance of desire. The sweetness of Elijah’s taste only confirmed Harrison’s decision.

He knew Elijah was shocked, but he didn’t care. This was his only chance, whether they would still talk later or not.

Ang nasa utak lang ni Harrison ay walang iba kundi ang lasa ng mga labi ni Elijah.

After savoring Elijah’s lips, he immediately pulled away from the sin he had committed.

But he never regretted it. It was his sweet mistake.

“Your lips taste amazing,” he complimented, clearing his throat. He felt his throat dry up!

Nakatulala parin si Elijah habang nakatingin sa kaniya.

Ilang sandali lang ay mabilis itong bumangon at tinulak siya palayo bago tumakbo paakyat sa kwarto nito.

Harrison smirked.

At least he didn’t receive a punch, right? Meaning Elijah liked it, and Harrison knew it. He knew Elijah enjoyed the kiss.

Who wouldn’t? He’s a fantastic kisser. It’s not narcissistic, but no one can resist him when he kisses them.

“Now that I know you liked it, I’ll definitely make it happen again,” Harrison thought.

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Harrison was so wrong when he said he would make it happen again. Not even once did it repeat, and Elijah kept avoiding him.

It’s been a month since that incident. Mukhang maayos naman na si Elijah base sa obserbasyon ni Harrison. Ang problema niya lang talaga ay kung paano ito paamuhin.

Para kasing may regla palagi dahil palagi siyang sinisinghalan nito. Wala ata silang usapan na hindi ito nagtataas ng boses.

“Huwag mo akong kausapin!” singhal na naman nito kay Harrison.

“What did I do? Nagtatanong lang naman ako kung saan ka pupunta ah?” he said confused. “May regla ka ba?”

Hindi na nabawi ni Harrison ang huling sinabi dahil namula na si Elijah sa inis. Tila umuusok ang ilong nito sa galit.

“Pake mo ba?!” umirap ito. “Wala kang pake kung saan ako pupunta at kung kailan ako uuwi!”

“Why the hell would you say that? I’m your damn brother, and I’m responsible if something happens to you! Understand?” Harrison retorts.

He doesn’t like it when Elijah tells him to mind his own business.

“Hindi kita kapatid!”

He smirked. “I know, pero hindi ka parin aalis and thats Final.”

“I’m 25! Anong gusto mong gawin ko, ikulong ang sarili dito sa mansion mo???”

“I’m not telling you to isolate yourself in this house; I’m telling you to stop going to the club because it’s not safe there. Alam mo naman kung gaano karaming manyak doon, hindi ba?”

“And you think I can’t handle myself? Hindi na ako bata, Harrison!”

“Hindi ganoon, Elijah!” napahilamos si Harrison sa kaniyang palad. “Fuck! Bakit ba ang kitid ng utak mo?”

“Bakit ang pakialamero mo?” nakapamaywang na balik nito. “You have your own business, and I have mine as well. You should mind your own, because I am not your business.”

Fueled by Elijah’s words, Harrison’s frustration erupted, propelling him to forcefully push Elijah onto the couch. Elijah landed seated, and in a swift move, Harrison positioned himself on top. One knee pressed against the couch, his hand firmly gripped the headboard, effectively trapping Elijah.

“You are my business! The moment you entered this house, you already became my business. The moment you showed me that enticing backside in that very thin pajama, you became my fucking business. You became my business the moment we kissed each other, Elijah. So, don’t you dare forget that. You are in my territory, so you are mine. You are mine, whether you like it or not,” declared Harrison with a firm tone.

“Fuck you! Umalis ka nga!” Sinubukan siya nitong itulak, but Harrison was very determined in what he was doing. He would never let this little guy escape ever again.

Ayaw niyang pupunta na naman ito sa club para maglasing at uuwi ng madaling araw.

Last night, isang lalaki ang naghatid sa kaniya pauwi sa mansyon. Harrison was so mad na halos upakan na niya ang lalaki kung hindi lang ito nagsabi na walang nangyari sa kanila ni Elijah.

No one will dare to touch my boy. No one.

“I’m going to say it one last time, Elijah. Stay in this fucking mansion with me.”

Elijah rolled his eyes, hindi ito nagpatinag. “Aalis na ako sa mansyon na ’to bukas! Saying sayo na ’to!”

“What?!”

Hindi inakala ni Harrison na iyon ang isasagot ni Elijah. Sa isang buwan nilang pagsasama na wala ang kanilang mga magulang ay hindi ito kailanman nagsabing aalis na sa mansyon.

“Tama ka ng narinig, aalis na ako sa bahay mo!”

Oh no, you can’t, babe.

Harrison’s mood darkened, his aura becoming menacing. His eyes blazed with anger, his jaw clenched.

“Elijah,” he spoke calmly, but his voice carried a warning, sending a shiver down Elijah’s spine. He had never heard Harrison like this before. “Who told you that you can live on your own?”

Their eyes locked, tension crackling between them. Nakaangat ang tingin ni Elijah dahil sa kanilang posisyon.

He’s like a puppy being bullied by a massive dog, cowering under Harrison’s intense gaze.

“Gusto kong umalis at nag-isang tumira sa apartment. I want to live my own,” sabi nito sa mahinang boses. May bahid na takot ang boses nito dahil kay Harrison.

Harrison smirked. “I believe you’re not answering my question. Do you think you can leave this house to live your own?”

Walang naisagot si Elijah imbis ay napaurong lang ito.

“Where’s that bitchy side now?” Harrison taunted, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Harrison leaned closer to Elijah, almost near enough to brush their lips together. Elijah instinctively moved his head back a little.

“Are you scared of me, little puppy?” Harrison smiled, an evil glint in his eyes.

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CHAPTER 06

“H-HINDI!” gusto niyang singhalan ang lalaki pero tila tinraydor ata siya ng kaniyang sarili dahil bigla nalang siyang nautal.

“I’m glad,” the man said with a smirk. “Because I can be more evil than I am now.”

Elijah observed Harrison’s Adam’s apple rising and falling as he moistened his lips.

“Do you realize how delightful your scent is?”

Mas lumapit ito sa kaniya at inamoy ang kaniyang leeg.

Here’s the corrected version:

“You carry the most intoxicating scent in the world, and it’s driving me crazy,” he said, feeling his lips on his neck. “Do you know how you affect me?”

Elijah said nothing and looked at the guy, who was now staring into his eyes.

“This,” Harrison said, pointing at his bulge. “This is how you affect me. You’re driving me insane with this scent.”

He gulped, looking at the huge bulge in front of his face. Kung hindi ito nakasuot ng damit ay siguradong nakatutuok na sa bibig niya ang ari nito!

“You can touch it,” Harrison chuckled.

“H-huwag mo nga akong paglaruan!” angal niya pero tumawa lang ang lalaki habang umiiling.

“I’m not playing with you, though I can definitely do that,” Harrison teased, playing with his hair.

He felt Harrison’s hand moving down to his nape, pushing his head closer to his bulge. He tried to resist, but Harrison was too strong.

“Sniff it, feel it,” the guy said between moans.

“Harrison, ano ba!” kinakabahang angal ni Elijah dahil baka may makakita sa kanila. Ano nalang ang isipin ng mga katulong sa mansyon?

“Yes, baby, this feels amazing. Fuck! I wish I could mouth-fuck you,” he heard him say while feeling him pounding his mouth with his bulge.

“Harrison!” he hissed.

“Baby, I want you.”

“Harrison, baka may makakita sa atin!” Angal niya pero tila walang narinig ang lalaki dahil patuloy lang ito sa ginagawa.

“Fuck it!” Harrison groaned and unbuckled his pants before inserting his hand inside.

Elijah watched as his hand moved from his pants and played with his member.

“Baby, I know you’re not yet ready, but please let me show you what I do when I’m alone in my room thinking of you,” Harrison’s eyes begged.

“Ano bang pinagsasabi mo?!”

Hindi siya sinagot ni Harrison sa halip ay hinila siya nito saka kinarga sa balikat na parang isang sako ng bigas.

“Harrison!” sigaw niya, takot na baka mahulog siya sa balikat nito. Harrison’s hands are on his butt, squeezing it!

“Huwag kang mag-alala, Elijah. Hindi kita gagalawin hanggat hindi mo sinasabi.

“Don’t worry, I will not do it unless you want me to. But please, don’t stop me from touching you, from playing with you,” his voice was pleading.

Nang makaakyat sa kwarto ay kaagad siya nitong hinagis sa malambot na kama nito.

“Ano ba!” saway niya.

“Elijah, I’ve long fantasized about this moment with you,” Harrison confessed, the words dripping with desire as he loosened his tie and unbuttoned his polo shirt with deliberate slowness.

“Harrison! My friends are waiting, for God’s sake!” Elijah pleaded, his heart pounding in his chest as he tried to break free, but Harrison’s grip was unyielding, capturing him before he could make his escape.

“Listen to me, Elijah,” Harrison’s voice was low, commanding. “If you cooperate, everything will proceed smoothly. But if you resist…” His gaze hardened, a hint of danger lurking beneath the surface. “I won’t hesitate to reveal a side of myself you’ve never seen before.”

Tila nagsitayuan ang balahibo ni Elijah sa sinabi nito.

“Please, pakawalan mo ako, Harrison!” pagmamakaawa niya habang sinusubukang kumawala sa mga braso nito.

But Harrison, who was ten times stronger than him, paid no heed to Elijah’s pleas. Instead, he seized the tie from his shoulder and began to bind him.

“Harrison! Ano ba!”

As soon as he finished tying Elijah’s hands together, Harrison shoved him back onto the bed.

“Don’t make this difficult for both of us. If you behave the way I want, I’ll make it easier for you,” he said with determination.

Elijah sighed in defeat, his lips pressed tightly together as tears streamed down his cheeks. He could feel the sweat on his skin, a physical manifestation of his fear and helplessness.

Closing his eyes, Elijah felt the bed shift beneath him. When he reopened them, Harrison was already straddling him, his upper body bare and his pants open, exposing the substantial bulge beneath his underwear.

“Baby,” tawag nito sa kaniya sa malambing ma boses.

Minamasahe nito ang umbok sa brief nito habang kagat-kagat ang pang-ibabang labi.

His eyes burned with desire and lust, his hair tousled in disarray, and his muscles accentuated by the glistening sweat that covered his body.

“Why are you doing this to me, Baby?” Harrison whispered, his voice husky with longing and frustration.

Tinukod nito ang braso sa kaniyang uluhan, dahilan para maglapat ang kanilang mga mukha.

“Why do you have to go out clubbing and flirt with a bunch of guys every night when you could have me?” Harrison complained, his eyes brimming with jealousy and perhaps a hint of sadness. “I’m always here for you. I’m hotter than all those guys you’ve dated combined!”

Nakatingin lang si Elijah sa mga mata nito. Is he jealous? Nagseselos ba ito sa mga lalaking ka meet up niya sa club?

Pero wala namang nangyari sa kanila at akala niya’y walang pake sa kaniya si Harrison dahil hindi naman ito umaangal pag umaalis siya.

“Last night, you came home with a guy. A guy who I don’t think is as handsome as I am,” Harrison chuckled bitterly. “It was a huge insult to me, Elijah. I’m ten times hotter than that guy. Why can’t you see me the same way you see them? I work out for you, I even bought gym equipment so you could see me after a workout.”

Elijah was shocked by Harrison’s words, his mind reeling from the unexpected outburst.

“I was confident in my body, but since you came into my life, I told myself I should workout even more. I wanted to impress you. I wanted to show you that I am the hottest person alive. Elijah, I was featured in Bench for God’s sake, and you’re just dating monkeys you met somewhere? Fuck!” Harrison’s fingers ran through his hair, frustration evident in his every movement.

Elijah was stunned from Harrison’s confession. He was beyond shocked because of what he heard.

Bakit ba ito nagkaganito?

Elijah was stunned by Harrison’s confession, his mind reeling as he tried to make sense of what he had just heard.

Looking around his room, Elijah noticed the bottles of alcohol scattered about, casting a shadow of doubt over the situation.

“Uminom ka mag-isa?!” sagitsit niya dito.

Ngumiti ito ng mapait. “What else can I do? I feel so alone,” Harrison confessed, his voice heavy with sorrow. “Your mom isn’t here to check up on me or talk to me whenever I have problems, and my dad is gone too. They’re both gone. And the guy who was supposed to be my company isn’t even talking to me.”

Biglang nakaramdam ng awa si Elijah sa lalaki. Hindi niya alam na naghihirap pala ito. Hindi niya pansina na ganoon ito ka apektado sa pagkawala ng kanilang magulang.

I suppose I still have a lot to learn about Harrison.

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CHAPTER 07

Si Harrison ang tipo ng lalaki na hindi kailanman nagpapakita ng kahinaan sa iba.

“Hindi kita kinakausap dahil akala ko’y ayaw mo akong makasama sa bahay,” pag-aamin niya. Ganoon naman talaga, hindi ba?

“No, baby. Please don’t think like that,” Harrison’s lips brushed against Elijah’s forehead. “Hell, I’ve been avoiding you because every time you’re near me, I just want to bend this beautiful body of yours over and fuck you senseless. I’ve been trying to hold myself back.”

“Gago!” natatawang saway niya sa lalaki.

“Totoo naman. Gusto mo subukan natin?” God, he’s such a tease!

Dumagdag pa ang maskulado nitong katawan na halos minu-minutong tinititigan ni Elijah noon.

“Baby, am I handsome?”

Napakunot naman ang nuo ni Elijah sa biglaang tanong nito. “Bakit mo natanong, Mister?”

“Damn, that’s hot. I feel like your husband,” Harrison admitted, a hint of amusement in his voice. “But seriously, I’m asking because everyone else seems to be so into my face, but you… you’ve been ignoring the hell out of me as if I don’t exist! You’re making me question if I’m handsome enough.”

Natawa lalo si Elijah sa lalaki.

“Alangan namang sabihin kong gwapo ka? Para saan naman, e kapatid kita?”

“Nah, no,” angal nito. “Hindi tayo magkapatid. Fuck, magkataoid lang tayo sa papel dahil sa mga magulang natin pero hindi tayo magkapatid.”

“Pero kapatid parin kita.”

“No, we’re not,” he insisted. “Brothers don’t kiss the way we kiss each other. I wouldn’t strip in front of you if you were my brother.” argumento nito.

“Oo na, hindi na.” he said in defeat.

“Does that mean we can fuck?” Harrison’s face suddenly lit up with anticipation, his eyes gleaming with a mix of desire and mischief.

“Gusto mo bang tadyakan ko ’yang ari mo? Ilayo mo ’yan sa akin.” banta niya. Pero ang loko, mas kiniskis pa sa hita niya ang bukol nito.

“You have the smoothest skin, baby. Look at your face, it’s perfect. I bet a facial would look amazing on you,” Harrison murmured, his voice tinged with longing.

“We can try,” Elijah teased back, refusing to be outdone in this game of flirtation.

“Fuck?” Harrison’s lips formed a perfect ‘O’ shape as he repeated the word, his eyes widening in surprise and anticipation.

“Kidding aside, manigas ka,” bawi niya at tinawanan ito.

“Matigas na nga e. Hawakan mo,” mabilis siya nitong kinalagan mula sa pagkakatali saka pinahawakan sa kaniya ang malaking umbok sa pagitan ng hita nito.

Elijah gasped, feeling the heat radiating from Harrison’s body. His breath hitched as he took in the hardness and size of Harrison’s arousal.

“See? My sword is ready to rip that hole,” Harrison whispered, his voice thick with desire and anticipation.

“Nahihibang ka na ba? There’s no way na kakasya ’yan sa akin!” agad niyang binawi ang kaniyang kamay.

“Baby, lahat naman lulusot kung may butas,” bulong nito sa kaniyang taynga.

His face flushed with heat, and Elijah could feel his ears burning. Did Harrison hear what he just said? He felt a mix of embarrassment and excitement; Harrison was undoubtedly well-endowed, and Elijah couldn’t help but imagine how it would feel inside him.

“Fuck!” Harrison laughed heartily, his amusement evident as he soaked in Elijah’s reaction.

“Huwag mo nga akong pagtawanan!” saway niya pero hinalikan lang siya ng binata.

“You know, I can always fit it in, magaling ako diyan.”

Inirapan naman niya ang ang lalaki. “Heh! Sinabi mo lang ’yan dahil marami ka ng experience!”

“As if you don’t have any,” the guy retorted, his tone laced with jealousy, though he tried to mask it with nonchalance.

Pinandilatan niya ito. “Wala naman talaga! Gago ka talaga!”

Pumaibabaw siya sa lalaki saka niya ito pinagsusuntok.

“Fuck! Stop it, babe!” angal nito pero hindi niya ito tinigilan.

“Anong akala mo sa akin? Baklang pariwara? Bastos ka!”

Mabilis na nasalo ni Harrison ang kaniyang mga kamay saka ito nilagay sa kaniyang likuran, dahilan para padapa siya sa dibdib nito. Not to mention na nakaupo siya sa mismong bukol ng lalaki!

“Babe, your punches mean nothing to me, but feeling your ass against my bulge is driving me crazy! Heck! I almost came!” Harrison groaned.

Doon niya naramdaman ang pagpintig ng pagkalalaki nito sa kaniyang pang-upo. Bahagya pang umulos si Harrison, dahilan kaya mas naramdaman niya ang init ng ari nito sa kaniyang butas.

Tanging manipis na trouser lang ang kaniyang suot!

“Bastos ka!” saway niya sa lalaki saka mabilis umalis sa ibabaw nito. Pero imbis na makatakas ay agad siyang nahuli nito at ang posisyon niya ay nakadapa sa kama habang Harrison naman ay nakaposisyon sa pang-upo niya.

Oh god!

“Don’t you dare do it, Harrison! Hindi ’yan kakasiya!” mangiyak-ngiyak na saad niya nang makitang ngumiti ito ng nakaloloko.

“Sinong nagsabing kakantutin ko ’tong maliit mong butas? I’m just going to taste it!” sagot nito at bahagyang sinampal ang kaniyang pang-upo.

“Ughhh! Harrison…” he moaned.

“Don’t worry, baby, it’s up to you to decide if you’re going to let me in or not,” he said, his voice laced with determination. “But try to resist me if you can.”

The moment he uttered those words, Elijah felt his trousers being ripped off. Minasahe nito ang kaniyang pang-upo habang suot-suot ang puting boxer.

Elijah gripped the bedsheet tightly, trying to stifle his moans as he felt Harrison’s face buried between his thighs.

“Fuck! You’re making me so hard, baby,” Harrison groaned, his voice thick with desire and lust.

“Harrison…” He moaned. Halos kapusin na siya ng hininga dahil sa ginagawa nito. He’s even spanking him so hard!

The weird thing was that instead of feeling hurt, Elijah felt something amazing. A rush of pleasure surged through him, and he found himself arching his back, offering himself more fully to Harrison’s touch.

“Ohhh, my baby wants more spanking. Good boy,” Harrison murmured approvingly as he shifted position.

Elijah could feel Harrison’s bulge pressing against his entrance, and without warning, the man began pounding him with relentless intensity, driving them both crazy.

Kahit parehong may nakaharang na tela sa kanilang mga parte ay ramdam niya parin ang sarap sa ginagawa nito.

This was the first time Elijah had ever experienced such an amazing sensation. Who would’ve thought that it would be Harrison, of all people, who could bring him such intense pleasure? As they moved together in a frenzy of passion, Elijah couldn’t help but marvel at the unexpected source of his newfound ecstasy.

“Ahhhh! Harrison… Please… God, do it again!” he begged.

Lahat ng hiya sa kaniyang katawan ay nawala, ang alam lang ni Elijah ay gusto niyang maranasan ang sensasyong sa palabas niya lang napapanood noon. He badly wanted to experience sex, not caring about the consequences, but he was determined to make sure it ended well.

“That’s right, baby…” Harrison said, proceeding to take off his boxer along with the ripped trousers. Then, Harrison removed Elijah’s top and tossed it aside, leaving Elijah perfectly naked on Harrison’s bed.

Harrison’s palm traveled all over Elijah’s body, exploring every inch of him. It felt incredibly arousing, like being massaged by fire.

“Look at this body,” Harrison murmured from behind him, his breath warm against Elijah’s skin as his hand continued its journey. “So smooth yet so delicate.”

Then, Elijah felt something soft, wet, and hot on his back. It was Harrison’s tongue, licking and sucking his skin with a hunger akin to a leech seeking blood.

“Harrison…” halos mapaos na siya dahil sa ginagawa ng lalaki.

“Yes, baby. I’m marking you because you’re mine. Understood?”

“Oh god, I so want you.”

“Aabot tayo diyan, pero sa ngayon, hayaan mo muna akong namnamin ang pagkakataong ito,” wika nito at bumaba ang mga halik at pagdila hanggang sa marating nito ang kaniyang pang-upo.

“Harrison! Stop that!” Elijah scolded, but instead of heeding the warning, Harrison responded with a spank that elicited a louder moan from Elijah.

This man was driving him insane!

“I’ve been craving to taste this delicious hole, baby. There’s no way you can stop me now,” Harrison declared, spreading Elijah’s butt cheeks as his nose hovered over his most intimate area. Ang mga labi nito ay bahagyang dumikit sa sensitibong parte ng kaniyang katawan.

“This is amazing, baby,” ungol ng lalaki sa pagitan ng kaniyang hita. “Arch your back so I can give you the rim experience you’ve always dreamed of,” Harrison commanded, and Elijah obediently complied. It was astonishing how easily Harrison could persuade him.

“You’re a good boy, Elijah,” Harrison praised, planting a kiss on his butt cheek before moving to fulfill his promise.

Elijah couldn’t help but squirm in anticipation, yearning for Harrison’s touch once more. He heard Harrison chuckle softly.

“You’re really excited for this, aren’t you?” Harrison teased.

“Can you blame me?” Elijah retorted.

Harrison responded with another slap before diving in to lick Elijah’s hole. At first, it was gentle and teasing, but as Elijah began to move his hips in search of more, Harrison’s actions became more aggressive, sucking and licking with fervor.

“Ahhh! Ahhh! Fuck you, Harrison!” Elijah moaned loudly, his pleasure mounting as Harrison grabbed his dick and began stroking it.

“No, baby, fuck you!” Harrison replied, spitting on his hole. “I bet you’re ready for this, you slut!”

Before Elijah could even comprehend what was happening, Harrison slid his middle finger inside him.

“Fuck, Harrison!” napahiyaw siya sa sarap at hapdi na nararamdaman.

“You’ll feel so much better, baby. You just have to endure it to take my sword. It’s long and thick,” Harrison said with pride, his confidence evident in his voice.

So Elijah endured the sting of penetration until he managed to accommodate Harrison’s three fingers.

Harrison began fucking him with his fingers, and Elijah could feel nothing but pleasure coursing through him.

“Fuck! That feels amazing, Harrison!” he moaned, uncaring if anyone heard them.

“I knew you’d like it, baby,” Harrison replied.

Harrison moved even faster inside him, increasing the pace and depth of his fingers. Nang masiguro nitong wala na siyang sakit na naramdaman ay kaagad siya nitong pinatihaya.

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CHAPTER 08

Elijah couldn’t help but notice how sweaty Harrison was, the droplets glistening on his skin, accentuating his muscles in the dim light of the room. Harrison’s muscles were so defined, every contour visible as he moved with purpose. Even his veiny hands seemed to exude a seductive allure, drawing Elijah’s gaze despite the intensity of the moment.

Gusto niyang ipulupot ito sa kaniyang leeg.

“You look like a fucking slut, baby.” Harrison said smirking.

Instead of being offended, he even likes it.

“I am your slut, daddy.” sagot niya na nagpapintig sa ari ni Harrison. God, ngayon niya lang nakita ito ng maayos. He’s freaking huge! Hindi niya alam kung kakasya ba ang bawat sukat nito.

“You know,” Harrison said with a chuckle, “you’re the hottest when you call me daddy, better than calling me bro.” They shared a laugh, their eyes locked in a playful dance, before Harrison parted Elijah’s legs and wrapped them around his waist.

In that moment, Elijah felt as though he stood before a deity of desire incarnate, a Sex God made flesh.

“Are you sure you’re ready for this, baby? Are you sure you want me to be your first? If you say yes, there’s no taking it back,” the man assured, his tone filled with a mix of concern and desire.

Tumango naman siya. “Hindi na ako bata, alam ko ang ginagawa ko.”

Harrison grinned. “I knew you’re that confident.”

Nakatukod ang isang kamay nito habang ang isa naman ay nakahawak sa sandata nitong nakatutok sa kaniyang parte, para bang handa na nitong sakupin ang bataan.

“Tell me if it hurts so I can control my pace,” he murmured to him.

Elijah nodded, his heart pounding with anticipation.

With deliberate care, Harrison eased himself into Elijah, who felt a sharp rip as his body adjusted to the intrusion. Despite the initial discomfort, Elijah remained steadfast, knowing that pleasure awaited.

“Fuck! I didn’t know you’re this tight… Kahit sinanay ko na ang butas mo, you’re still fucking tight! I barely get my dick inside you!” the man groaned, his words both a testament to Elijah’s allure and a source of satisfaction for him.

He knew guys like tight holes.

“Edi wasakin mo,” biro niya sa lalaki na mas lalomg napapula dito.

“Don’t fucking tease me that way or I will fuck you the way I want, Elijah. I’m trying to be patient here!” he groaned and move his dick deep inside him.

Ramdam ni Elijah ang lalim na narating ng ari ni Harrison nang makuha nitong ipasok ang sandata ng buo sa kaniyang butas.

“AHHHH!” sigaw niya nang makaramdam ng hapdi. Mabilis naman siyang hinalikan ni Harrison para aliwin siya mula sa hapdi na dulot nito.

“I actually have something to confess, Elijah,” the man said, his movements slow and deliberate.

“Ano ka ba! Manahimik ka, ang ingay mo!” Elijah scolded him, though the man only chuckled in response.

“Remember noong nawalan ka ng boxer?” he began.

Suddenly, memories flashed in Elijah’s mind of times when his boxers mysteriously vanished from his laundry basket.

“Paano mo nalaman?” he asked, surprised.

The man laughed softly before quickening his pace.

“It was me who took all of it.”

Elijah’s eyes widened, feeling a surge of anger towards the man.

“Alam mo ba na pabirito mo ang mga boxers na iyon?! Regalo pa ’yon ni mama sa akin! Gago ka talaga!” he exclaimed, his hand poised to slap the man before he was overwhelmed by the faster thrusts.

“Gago nga, na-destruct naman kita,” Harrison said, winking at him with a mischievous grin.

Humalukipkip siya. Oo nga’t nawala ang hapdi!

“Now I can fuck you real hard, baby.”

Elijah’s body tensed as he felt Harrison’s dick inside him, moving faster and deeper with each thrust.

“AHHHH ganiyan nga, tangina ang sarap mo…” napahiyaw si Elijah sa kakaibang sensasyong nagmula sa kaniyang pang-upo.

“You know I like it when you talk dirty to me.”

“Shut up and fuck me hard,” he demanded.

Harrison chuckled and saluted playfully. “Yes, sir!”

And indeed, he fucked him senseless. Every movement hit him deep inside, widening his hole as Harrison hit his G-spot, intensifying the pleasure of their encounter.

“Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” mura niya sa bawat kantot ng lalaki. “Babuyin mo ako, Harrison. Tangina, anakan mo ako!” ungol niya.

“You’ll get pregnant by tomorrow, baby. I promise you that. Hindi naman ako baog,” he replied with a playful tone.

Their movements became swift and synchronized, pleasure enveloping the room.

“I’m coming, baby,” Harrison groaned as he thrust his dick in and out of Elijah’s hole.

“Come inside me, Harrison,” Elijah screamed.

Moments later, he felt hot liquid filling his stomach, a sensation of fulfillment washing over him.

“You were amazing,” Harrison said, panting.

“You are too,” he replied to the man while wiping the splattered cum off his body. He had orgasmed without even touching himself!

Without withdrawing his dick, Harrison stumbled to Elijah’s side and spooned him, enveloping him in his large frame, which made Elijah feel small, just the way he liked it.

“I have a sex trivia, Baby,” Harrison said after a few minutes of comfortable silence, still spooning him.

“Ano na naman ’yan?” tanong ni Elijah kahit may ideya na siya kung ano ang balak nitong sabihin.

“Experts say it’s good to have a second round if you’re a virgin so you’ll get used to it,” the man chuckled.

“At sinong expert ’yan, aber ?” Elijah inquired skeptically.

“Harrison Thornton, the one and only,” he declared proudly. Before Elijah could protest, Harrison began pounding his hole again.

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IANNNXXX | 2024

CHAPTER 09

Nagising si Harrison nang maramdamang namamanhid ang kaniyang braso. Dahan-dahan niyang dinilat ang nga mata at tiningnan bakit may mabigat na nakapatong sa braso niya.

Pagkagising niya ay nakita niya si Elijah na mahimbing na natutulog. Naka-unan ito sa kaniyang braso habang niyayakap niya ito patalikod.

And they’re both naked.

He smiled as memories of last night flooded his mind, a euphoric wave washing over him. It was incredible, a surreal realization of all his deepest desires and long-held fantasies.

In the tender embrace of the night, he had shared an intimate moment with Elijah, a moment that transcended mere physical connection, delving into the depths of their souls.

“I wish I had the courage to say how much I love you,” he whispered softly to the sleeping figure beside him, his heart heavy with unspoken emotions.

Clutching him tighter, he reminisced about the days when he’d gone to great lengths to avoid the object of his desire. Elijah’s mere presence had the power to ignite a fire within him, a desire so intense it threatened to consume him entirely.

Admitting to himself that he was driven by primal urges, he had tried to distance himself, fearing he might lose control. Yet, despite his efforts, he found himself drawn to Elijah like a moth to a flame.

He had become a silent observer, capturing moments with Elijah through the lens of his camera, secretly following his every move, ensuring no one else would lay claim to him. Palagi niya itong sinusundan sa tuwing mamimili ito ng groceries.

Every photograph he had taken was carefully tucked in his drawer, hidden away from prying eyes, a testament to his forbidden longing. Tinatago niya lahat ng larawan nito dahil sa takot na baka malaman ng kaniyang ama na pinagpapantasiyahan niya ang anak ng mapapangasawa nito.

He had a hard time confessing his feelings, lalo na’t sa mata ng karamihan ay kapatid niya si Elijah.

“Uhmmm…” a soft groan escaped the smaller guy’s lips as he stirred slightly.

With a gentle smile, he leaned in close, his lips brushing against Elijah’s ear as he whispered, “Are you awake now?”

Nagkamot ito sa batok na tila ba’y naalimpungatan. Umungol pa ito ng bahagya saka agresibong hinila ang braso niya para makaunan ng maayos dito.

“Wake up little guy, it’s already 10.” muling bulong niya sa taynga nito. Bahagya naman itong natigilan.

“Oh my god!” Elijah exclaimed weakly as he slowly regained consciousness. Harrison, eager to witness his reaction, effortlessly flipped Elijah to face him.

The expression on Elijah’s face was priceless; his eyes widened, his mouth hung open, and his body seemed frozen in shock.

“Good morning, my dear. Care to join me for breakfast?” Harrison teased, enjoying the opportunity to playfully torment him.

“Sabihin mong hindi ito totoo!” Elijah mumbled, still trying to comprehend what had transpired.

Harrison shook his head, chuckling softly. “No, baby. What happened last night was real. I have no regrets. I savored every moment of being inside you, feeling the depth of your passion. And the way you cried out as I pleasured you—it was pure ecstasy.”

Elijah fell silent, processing Harrison’s words, before letting out a scream that echoed through the room.

“AHHHHHH! Gago ka! You took advantage of me!” pansisisi nito sa kaniya.

Pinagsusuntok pa siya nito pero baliwalan lang iyon kay Harrison. Ang bawat suntok nito ay maikukumpara sa suntok ng isang sanggol.

“Hey, I never took advantage of you,” Harrison countered firmly. “I’m certain you weren’t drunk, and you were fully aware of your actions last night. I even asked if you were ready, and you assured me you were old enough to make your own decisions. That’s why I made love to you and shared that intimate moment, filling you with my seed,” walang prenong depensa ni Harrison. “At kahit anong gawin mo’y hindi na magbabago ang lahat. We had sex.”

“Ginawa ko lang naman ’yon kasi… kasi…” tila wala itong masabi.

“Kasi?”

“Kasi inakit mo ako!” singhal na naman nito.

“Elijah, it’s not my fault if you find me hot, okay?”

Pinandilatan siya nito. “Heh!”

“Langya! Para ka talagang babae kung magalit,” hindi makapaniwalang saad ni Harrison pero pinandilatan lang siya ni Elijah.

“Nasaan ang mga damit ko???” tanong nito kalaunan.

“Dunno. I tossed it somewhere around here,” Harrison shrugged in response to the question.

“Kunin mo ang damit ko, Harrison! Aalis ako,” pagmamaktol nito pero hindi nagpatinag si Harrison. Instead ay niyakap niya ito ng mahigpit. Kinulong niya ito sa kaniyang mga bisig at hinalik-halikan ang ulo nito.

Amoy parin niya ang mabangong amoy ni Elijah. It was natural at kahit kailan ma’y hindi siya magsasawa dito.

“Elijah, my baby, can we stop arguing because I really thought we’re in good terms now,” sabi ni Harrison nang mukhang umamo na ang kayakap.

He held Elijah tightly, feeling the warmth of his embrace as Elijah’s face nestled against his chest, almost buried within it.

They stayed that way for a couple of minutes.

“OMG! Anong petsa na?” biglang tanong nito.

“Uhhh March 14? Why?” He asked confused.

“Ngayon pala ang balik ko sa trabaho. Ano ba naman ’yan!” bulaslas nito.

Pero tinawanan niya lang ito. He’s so damn cute!

“Bakit ka pa kasi nagpakahirap sa trabaho na ’yan?” tanong niya dito.

“Harrison inherited immense wealth; he’s incredibly wealthy. He could undoubtedly provide Elijah with everything he desires.

“What do you mean?”

“Well, I’m confused as to why you didn’t accept my dad’s offer to give you a share. He always considered you a part of the family. Gusto niyang bigyan ka ng parte sa kompanya.”

Totoo ’yon. Inalukan ni Herbert si Elijah noon na tanggapin ang alok nitong mana pero tumanggi lang ito.

“Dahil hindi naman kasi ako ang naghirap. It’s you and your dad ang may-ari ng kompanya. And besides, I’m already contented of what I have now. Malaki naman ang sahod ko as a bank manager.” sagot nito.

Elijah is 25 years old and graduated last year with flying colors. Harrison’s dad saw this potential in him and asked him to work in their company, but Elijah declined and said he prefers working in a bank company.

Kaya imbis na pilitin ay tinulungan nalang ng ama ni Harrison si Elijah na makahanap ng trabaho. It was easy for his dad because of their connections.

His friend quickly said yes and would love to accept Elijah. Herbert’s friend also noticed Elijah’s potential, and that’s what made him become a bank manager.

Elijah was born smart, and he’s very determined with his work, hence his current position despite being a fresh graduate.

“I don’t really like it when you think that way,” angal niya. “You’re just like your mom.”

“Syempre, alangan naman sa kapitbahay ako magmana?” pamimilusupo nito.

“Do I also have to marry you para tanggapin mo ang mga alok ko sayo?”

“Hindi ko kailangan ng yaman mo,” sagot nito.

“You mean, ayaw mong pakasalan kita? Akala mo ba’y nakipagtalik lang ako sayo para sa wala?”

“Iwan ko sayo, ganoon naman talaga ’di ba? One night stand?”

Harrison’s lips parted in disbelief. “What the hell are you saying? You thought this was just a one-night stand to me? Elijah, I took your virginity, I didn’t use a condom when I was with you last night, and I came inside you. Think about it, if you were a woman, you could get pregnant. And I have a responsibility to you. And that’s what I’m going to do.”

Harrison had never considered this encounter as a mere one-night stand. He would love to do it again, and he would prefer to call it making love rather than just sex.

“Pananagutan? Ano ako babae? Ano nalang sasabihin ng mga kaibigan mo? Ng mga nakapaligid sayo? Aren’t you straight?”

S

o he thought I’m straight…

“Elijah, my love, I couldn’t care less about what others think of our relationship. We’re not living in the dinosaur era. You and I can get married, alright? We can have our wedding in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, or anywhere else in Europe you desire! And who in the world told you I’m straight? If that were the case, this,” he gestured down to his hard cock, “wouldn’t be reacting so strongly to you. Just the thought of you is enough to make me cum!”

Elijah gazed into his eyes, searching for sincerity.

“Do you truly mean it?” he asked, a hint of hope in his voice.

“Absolutely,” Harrison replied, his tone resolute. “Do I need to prove it to you right now? Because I would marry you this very day if you wished it,” he declared, confidence radiating from him.

“Pero bakit ako?”

“Baby, that’s a simple question,” he murmured, pressing a kiss to Elijah’s hair. “It’s because you’re adorable, you’re not interested in my wealth, you’re not even swayed by my looks. You see the true me. You’re one of the few people, aside from my dad and your mom, who truly knows me. Why would I search for someone else when I have you?”

He watched as a smile spread across Elijah’s face at his words.

“Who said I’m not attracted to your face?” Elijah admitted bashfully. “I’ve had a crush on you since college, you know! I actually stumbled upon your picture when our professor tasked us with researching a company. And there you were, the young bachelor taking the business world by storm. You looked so handsome in that picture. I even printed it out and kept it in my notebook.”

“So you’ve been admiring me all this time? Even before we met in person?” Harrison asked, surprised.

“More like a fan, yeah. Until my mom introduced me to your dad, and that’s when I realized we could never be together,” Elijah confessed. “Well, I was quite delusional to think that a hot, handsome man like you would ever be interested in me.”

“You’re not delusional at all because I fell for you. And you managed to capture my heart in an instant. From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I was smitten. I even have pictures of you in my drawer,” Harrison admitted.

“You fell for me?” Elijah looked stunned.

“Of course, I do. I love you, and that’s the truth. Malapit na akong lumagpas sa kalendaryo at kung magpapakatorpe ako ay paniguradong mauunahan nila ako sayo. Ayoko ko ng mag aksaya pa ng oras, Elijah,” he looked at him in the eyes. “I love you with all my heart, and I believe we should continue the love that my parents have built,” Harrison declared, his voice filled with sincerity and conviction.

Elijah buried his face in Harrison’s chest once more, embracing him tightly.

“I love you too!”

Harrison couldn’t help but curse silently. How could he possibly ignore this incredible man? Elijah was the most adorable person he had ever known.

Not when he’s mad though, but whatever.

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CHAPTER 10

“ANONG oras ka uuwi mamaya?” tanong ng lalaki sa kaniya habang naglalakad sila papunta sa opisina niya.

After a month of dating, nasanay na siyang hinahatid nito sa kaniyang opisina.

“Baka gabihin ako ng uwi mamaya, mauna ka nalang sa bahay.” saad niya.

Umiling naman si Harrison. “Nah, susunduin kita mamaya, okay?”

“Ikaw bahala,” kinikilig na sambit ni Elijah. Para siyang isang teenager na kakapasok lang sa isang bagong relasyon.

Well, Harrison is his first boyfriend.

“Good, because I just have a couple of meetings today, and then I’ll be here. I can spend time in your office, right?” he asked.

Elijah knew exactly what Harrison’s trying to say. Pag sinabi nitong spend time ay make love ang tinutukoy nito.

“Ano ka ba naman! Hindi pwede. Last na ’yon kahapon.” saway niya sa lalaki.

But Harrison will always be Harrison, sobrang tigas ng uli nito.

“That’s what you said the other day, yet I still managed to bend you over your desk and fuck you senseless,” walang prenong sagot nito. Mabilis niyang tinakpan ang bibig ng kasintahan.

“Manahimik ka nga baka may makarinig!” pinandilatan niya ito.

“What? That’s normal for a couple.”

“Iwan ko sayo.”

As soon as they arrived in his office ay kaagad niyang binugaw ang lalaki. Gusto pa nga nitong tumambay pero alam ni Elijah na may meeting ito eksaktong alas nuebe ng umaga.

Hindi naman puwede na hahayaan nalang niya itong tumambay sa opisina niya. Mas importante parin ang kompanya kaysa sa moment nilang dalawa.

Elijah was organizing his desk when the door opened, revealing his friend. It was Mina.

“Mina! Kailan ka lang nakabalik?” bungad niya kaagad sa kaibigan.

“Kahapon lang at may pasalubong ako sayo.” masayang sabi nito at inabot ang isang malaking paper bag.

“Ano ’to?” He began checking what’s inside the bag.

“Dahon galing South Korea!” pumapalakpak na sabi nito. “Saka may perfume rin ’yan!”

“Naks naman! Salamat ah.”

Nag leave si Mina sa trabaho para pumuntang South Korea. Sa workplace nila ay pinahihintulutan silang mag leave every year ng isang buwan para magbakasyon. Isa sa mga rason bakit ayaw niyang umalis sa bank company na pinagtratrabahuan. Aside sa mataas na sahod ay magaling rin magdala ang kanilang amo ng mga empliyado.

“Pero girl, alam mo bang nakasalubong ko si Harrison?” kinikilig na kwento nito. “Ang cute niya pala sa personal!”

Oo nga pala, hindi alam ng mga katrabaho niya ang relasyon nila ni Harrison. Ang alam lang nila ay ang relasyon ng kaniyang namayapang ina at ama nito.

So they’re basically brothers from their perspective.

“Talaga? Saan mo nakita?” maang niyang tanong.

Alam ni Mina kung gaano kalaki ang galit niya kay Harrison dahil ginagawa niya itong sumbungan sa tuwing nag aaway sila ng kinakapatid.

“Sa hallway! Actually palabas na siya. Siguro binisita niya lang si boss. Andito ba ang big boss natin? Pinuntahan ka ba?”

“Wala naman, at hindi ako sure if nandito na si bossing,” sagot ni Elijah at ngumiti.

Gusto niyang matawa sa kaibigan. Kung alam niya lang talaga.

“Kwento ka naman sa trip mo,” pag-iiba niya sa topic.

He had actually been planning a month-long trip to Europe after his mom’s wedding, but it didn’t happen because of the accident happened.

Ginamit nalang niya ang vacation leave niya para libangin ang sarili.

Ngayon, na-curious na siya kung ano ang pakiramdam na makapunta sa ibang bansa. Lalo na sa Europe na dream place niya!

“So ayon nga, may nakilala akong gwapong guy doon pero one day lang ’yon dahil umuwi na ako dito.” panimula nito.

“Sayang naman, baka ’yon na ang the one mo.”

“Sayang nga pero ayoko ng long distance relationship na set up no, nakakapagod kaya ’yon. Saka pumunta lang kami ng pamilya ko sa mga sikat na tourist spot tapos naglibot sa buong lugar.”

Naghihinayang parin siya sa pagkakataon na makapunta sa ibang bansa. But he always believed that everything happens for a reason, and maybe he’ll be in Europe next year? No one knows.

“So anong plano mo today?”

Sandali itong nag-isip. “Uhhhh wala naman bukod sa tapusin ang mga gagawin ko dito sa trabaho. Anyway, try mo nga ang perfume kung bet mo.”

Kinuha niya ang pabangong bigay ni Mina saka binuksan ito. It was a Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom Perfume Spray.

“Parang mahal ’to ah?” manghang sabi niya.

Ngumiti naman ang kaibigan. “Mas mahal pa nga ’yong regalo mo sa ’kin noon na make-up kit e!”

Oo nga’t niregaluhan niya ang kaibigan ng make-up kit noong kaarawan nito.

Nang mabuksan ang nakabalot sa perfume ay umalingasaw ang bango nito. It was a nice scent actually, pero iwan niya rin kung bakit hindi niya gusto ang amoy nito.

O baka sa

labas

lang ganito ang amoy nito?

Sa walang pag alinlangan, mabilis siyang nag-spray ng pabango sa kaniyang palad. He sprayed two times on it at doon siya halos masuka sa amoy nito.

“Pakilayo nga ’yan, Mina!” utos niya sa kaibigan saka tumakbong banyo.

Mabilis niyang hinugasan ang kamay para mawala ang amoy. Parang may gumalaw sa kaniyang bituka at tuluyan ng nasuka.

“Hoy Elijah, okay ka lang? Hindi ba talaga mabango sayo ang perfume?” nag-aalalang tanong nito sa kaniya.

“Hindi naman, baka hindi ko lang talaga trip,” sagot niya at muling sumuka.

“Hoy! Ano bang nangyayari sayo?!” natatarantang tanong nito. “Elijah naman e, baka ako ang dahilan niyan ah.”

He shook his head and clean himself. “Hindi mo kasalanan. Hindi lang talaga maganda ang pakiramdam ko.”

Hindi alam ni Elijah bakit siya nasusuka sa mga bagay na malakas ang amoy. Nitong mga nakaraang araw rin ay ganoon rin ang nararamdaman niya.

Of course, he didn’t tell Harrison about it. Over acting pa naman ang lalaking ’yon.

“Okay ka?” tanong ng kaibigan pagkatapos niyang magmumog.

“Okay na.” sagot nalang niya kahit medyo nahihilo parin dahil sa nangyari.

“Tara, upo ka muna sa upuan mo. Nilayo ko na rin ang pabango. Jusko, daig mo pa ang buntis kung magsuka ha?” biro nito na kinatawa nilang dalawa.

Buntis? E impossible naman ’yon. Oo nga’t gabi-gabi nilang ginagawa iyon at hindi nag-co-condom si Harrison sa tuwing nagsisiping sila, pero lalaki parin siya. At walang lalaking nabubuntis.

“Dito, upo ka muna sa upuan.”

Inalalayan siya ni Mina pabalik sa kaniyang upuan para magpahinga. Pero bago pa siya maupo ay bigla siyang nakaramdam ng pagkahilo. Buti nalang at nakatukod siya sa mesa. Mabilis rin siyang tinulungan ni Mina.

“Ano bang nangyayari sayo, bestie? Baka na-o-overworked ka na ha? Magsabi ka lang,” nag-aalalang sabi nito.

“Okay lang a-” bago pa niya matapos ang sasabihin ay biglang umikot ang kaniyang paligid. Ang tanging narinig nalang niya ay ang sigaw ni Mina upang humingi ng saklolo.

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CHAPTER 11

Harrison was in the middle of the meeting when his phone began to buzz. He was about to swipe it off when he noticed it was Elijah’s boss calling.

Without hesitation, he answered the call and excused himself for a moment.

“Harrison, Elijah is in the hospital right now. Nabalitaan kong dinala siya kanina dahil sa bigla nitong pagkahilo,” sabi ng nasa kabilang linya.

Harrison’s eyes widened in shock, and without a moment’s hesitation, he bolted back to the conference room.

“Everyone, cancel the meeting. Something urgent has come up,” he declared, his tone commanding, before swiftly exiting the room.

As he slid into his car, a surge of panic gripped him. He realized he had forgotten to ask Brimon which hospital Elijah was in. Just as he reached for his phone to call, a text message flashed across the screen, providing him with the crucial information.

With his heart pounding in his chest, Harrison drove as fast as he could, his mind racing with worry. Each passing second felt like an eternity as he raced towards the hospital, his determination fueling him like a scene from an action movie.

Fuck the law!

Harrison couldn’t shake the feeling that Elijah had seemed unusually weak in the past few days, but he had brushed it off, attributing it to exhaustion from work.

Now, faced with the reality of Elijah being in the hospital, he cursed himself for his negligence. He should have checked up on him, asked about his health condition, instead of dismissing his concerns. The weight of his mistake hung heavy on his shoulders as he raced to Elijah’s side, filled with regret and worry.

“Elijah Santos?” tanong niya sa nurse. Nihindi niya man lang nagawang batiin ito.

Nang mag-angat ng tingin ang nurse ay tila natulala ito. Fuck! Wala akong oras para dito!

“Cut the crap, miss. I need to know where Mr. Elijah Santos’s room is,” Harrison growled, his voice cutting through the air, drawing the attention of everyone in the vicinity.

He didn’t care about the stares or the whispers. All that mattered was finding Elijah.

“Sorry, sir,” sagot nito at mabilis na nag-type sa computer. “Nasa room 14, sir.”

Mabilis na umalis si Harrison at hinanap ang room na sinabi ng nurse. Nang makita niya ito ay mabilis siyang pumasok. There was a doctor checking on Elijah as he slept peacefully.

“Are you his boyfriend?” the doctor asked directly, catching Harrison off guard.

“How did you know?” Harrison replied, panting slightly from his rush to Elijah’s side and his concern for his health.

“Just a hunch,” the doctor said with a small smile. “Take a seat first, you look like you just ran a marathon.”

Following the doctor’s suggestion, Harrison sank into the nearest chair, accepting a glass of water to quench his parched throat.

The doctor, a middle-aged man, perhaps in his forties or early fifties, continued the conversation. “Are you aware of your boyfriend’s condition?” he asked calmly, taking a seat opposite Harrison.

“I’m ashamed to admit it, but no, doc,” Harrison confessed, feeling utterly useless. How could he have missed something so important?

“You’re not a terrible boyfriend,” the doctor reassured him with a gentle smile. “This is very unexpected, even for me. I’m just as shocked by what I’ve discovered.”

Kinakabahan siya sa sinabi ng doctor? As Harrison’s mind raced with worry and overthinking, the doctor cut through the tension with a serious tone.

“I’m going to get straight to the point, Mister,” the doctor said, handing Harrison an envelope.

Harrison immediately tore it open, expecting the worst. But to his surprise, it contained nothing but a record of an ultrasound.

“Ano ang ibig sabihin nito, doc? Bakit may ganito?” He’s so damn confused.

“Your boyfriend is almost a month pregnant now kaya palagi itong nagsusuka at tila nandidiri sa mga amoy na hindi kaaya-aya para sa kaniya.”

Napamaang si Harrison, hindi makapaniwala sa sinabi ng doctor. Paano nangyari ’yon? He’s pretty sure Elijah is a freaking man. Hell, he even sucked that tiny winnie of him!

“I know it’s a lot to take in,” the doctor continued calmly. “But your boyfriend has acquired one of the rarest abilities in the world. It’s called Menceintesia. It’s an ability where men, or those gifted with it, are able to bear children. They have their own unique anatomy that sets them apart from normal males. That’s also why he became wet during your intimate moments. You noticed it too, right? You didn’t need to use lubricant because he produces it naturally.”

Harrison was left speechless by the doctor’s revelation. He struggled to process everything, but it felt like his mind was betraying him.

Elijah was lying unconscious in the hospital bed because he was pregnant? And he’s a man? Menceintesia? He had never heard of such a thing before!

“I can’t get it doc,” pag-aamin niya. Nakatingin lang siya sa mawalan.

“I understand. Menceintesia is a rare ability where men can carry a pregnancy. We’re accustomed to the idea that only women can bear children. However, in 1998, it was recorded at a hospital in New York that a man was impregnated, although the pregnancy wasn’t successful. This was followed by a similar case in Italy in 1999. Due to its rarity, experts have studied what lies behind this incredible phenomenon. As a doctor, I believe it’s a miracle because who would have thought that impregnating a man could be possible?”

The doctor’s calm demeanor as he explained the situation helped Harrison feel slightly better, but he still struggled to fully grasp the magnitude of what was happening.

May isang katanungan sa utak ni Harrison. Gusto niyang malaman kung may nabuhay ba sa ganoong sitwasyon dahil siguradong hindi niya kakayanin kung mawala sa kaniya si Elijah!

“Doc, you mentioned that the first recorded case was not successful and the individual eventually passed away. What about the case from Italy? And how many cases like this exist in the world? Is it possible for my boyfriend to make it through?” Harrison’s tone was demanding, fueled by concern.

“Please, young man, try to stay calm. Everything will be alright,” the doctor reassured him, his demeanor soothing. “To answer your question, yes, the first recorded case unfortunately ended in death due to a lack of understanding at the time. However, the individual from Italy survived,” he added with a hint of pride. “He’s actually my lifelong partner, my husband, and my wife.”

Harrison was once again taken aback by the revelation. What was happening today?

“There have been multiple cases of this phenomenon around the world, and no one has died from it yet, so there’s no need to worry. Rest assured, I’ll do everything I can to help your boyfriend,” the doctor said, smiling warmly.

Harrison felt a wave of relief wash over him, his heart lightening at the news. He was calmer now, grateful that things seemed to be okay. But the idea of having a baby with Elijah still felt surreal.

Not that he regretted it.

He was simply shocked by the news.

“Since I’ll be your boyfriend’s obstetrician-gynecologist, I’ll always bring my wife with me whenever I have to check up on Elijah,” the doctor stated.

“Doc, how about your child? How is their condition?” Harrison couldn’t help but ask.

“They’re actually doing great. They’re all studying at Harvard now,” the doctor replied proudly.

“So it’s okay to have another one?” Harrison was surprised by the good news.

“Of course, it’s okay to have another one, and another one, and another one. They’re just like women, but physically, they’re men. Think of it that way, and you’ll come to accept it eventually. Please take care of him, young man. This is the best thing that will happen in your life, and you’ll never regret it. You see, I have five children, and they’re all gifted. They excel in their studies and have acquired many talents and skills throughout their development. I’ve been studying this case for a long time now, and I’ve found that children born from Menceintesia are actually ten times more intelligent compared to those born from biological women.”

The doctor’s thorough explanation had helped Harrison grasp the situation more clearly, and he felt a sense of gratitude towards him.

“Salamat sa lahat, doc,” Harrison said sincerely.

The doctor smiled. “No biggie, but think of it as a gift from God. Maswerte ka dahil nakahanap ka ng kapares na katulad ni Elijah. Elijah who can actually give you children who are beautiful and very smart. Huwag mong pabayaan ang boyfriend mo, at kung kinakailangan, ibigay mo ang lahat sa kaniya. He deserves the world.”

He nodded. “I will, doc. Maraming salamat sa tulong mo.”

“Walang ano man, kahit ano para sa inyo. Medyo matagal na rin akong naka-encounter ng ganitong case kaya masaya akong dito kayo nagtungo sa akin,” magiliw na wika nito. “I’m Dr. Harold Martin, by the way.”

Muling nabigla si Harrison sa narinig. No way, he’s actually facing the famous Harold Martin???

“You’re THE Harold Martin???” he said emphasizing the “the”. This man is one of the most well-known doctors in the world!

The doctor chuckled. “Ano ka ba, ako lang ’to.”

Hindi niya mapigilang matawa sa doctor. He got the sense of humour.

“And I’m Harrison Thornton.” They shook hands firmly, a mutual respect evident between them.

“So, you’ve got the name too, huh? I knew your late dad,” the doctor remarked.

Natawa naman siya. He expected that since halos kilala ng ama niya ang mga maimpluwensyang tao sa mundo.

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CHAPTER 12

After having a very nice conversation with the doctor, Harrison went out to buy a basket of fruits for Elijah.

Kahit saan magpunta ay panay ngiti si Harrison. He’s such in a good mood dahil sa magandang balita na kaniyang natanggap sa araw na ’yon.

It was indeed a true blessing from god.

“How’s my baby?” tanong ni Harrison sa nurse na abala sa pag-check kay Elijah.

“Sir, andito na pala kayo,” bahagya itong yumukod. “Base sa sitwasyon nito’y magigising na ang boyfriend ninyo maya’t-maya.”

Tumango naman siya. “He’s excited to tell Elijah about the news! Or does he know already?”

“Is it normal for pregnant people to pass out and remain unconscious for hours, nurse?” he asked, his voice filled with concern. He was still worried why Elijah hadn’t woken up yet.

“Hindi ho, sir. Pero baka dahil sa sobrang pagod ay kaya hindi kaagad ito naka-recover. Pero huwag ho kayong mag-alala, magigising na ang boyfriend mo mga ilang minuto.”

He smiled. “Thank you,”

Nilagay ni Harrison ang basket na puno ng prutas sa lamesa at inayos ang ilang mga gamit roon. Buti nalang at naisipan ni Brimon na kumuha ng mamahaling room.

He can’t let Elijah stay in a small, suffocating, hospital room.

“Anong prutas ho ang binili niyo, sir?” tanong ng nurse at lumapit sa mesa.

She was petite, but he was glad they had sent a diligent nurse. He didn’t want someone who would just stand around and stare at him.

“I bought apples, grapes, and oranges,” he replied, displaying the basket filled with fruit.

“Hala, sir! Hindi po pwede ang boyfriend niyo ng apple. Base kasi sa kaibigan nito’y binigyan niya ng perfume ang boyfriend ninyo at amoy apple iyon.  Baka madura na naman siya kung makita niya ang mga ’yan.” litaniya ng nurse.

“Fuck!” napatampal nalang si Harrison sa kaniyang noo.

“Pasensya na ho kayo kung hindi ko kaagad nasabi sa inyo,” nakayukong sabi nito.

He smiled warmly. “It’s okay, I was just too excited and didn’t ask you what to buy.”

“Thank you, sir,” the nurse replied gratefully.

“No worries. I’ll just go and buy some more fruit. No apples this time,” he said, grabbing the basket before heading out.

Ibibigay nalang niya iyon sa ibang pasyente sa ibaba.

The hospital was sizable, spanning six stories in total. The first three floors housed the public hospital facilities, while the upper three floors were designated for private use.

Of course, owned and managed by Doctor Harold Martin.

Pagbaba sakay ang elevator ay nagtungo si Harrison sa first floor ng building. Maybe someone will accept his offer, hindi naman siya mukhang mangkukulam sa snow white para hindi tanggapin ang alok niya.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he scanned the entire floor, passing by numerous rooms filled with patients and their guardians.

He wandered through several rooms, his gaze darting around, until he spotted a woman cradling a baby, her shoulders shaking with what appeared to be silent sobs. Though he couldn’t see her face clearly, he speculated that she was indeed crying.

Pumasok siya sa room. Harrison recognized the room as the maternity ward, reserved for women who had recently given birth. Seeing the woman alone with her baby tugged at his heartstrings.

He would never let this happen to Elijah. He’ll take care of that boy no matter what.

“Hi,” bati niya sa babae.

The woman appeared to be in her early thirties, her curly dark brown hair framing her face. She was dressed in a worn, old duster dress.

Pinahiran nito ang luha at ngumiti.

“Sino ho sila?”

Harrison approached the bed and looked at the baby she was cradling.

“Is he your baby?” he asked, though it seemed obvious.

The woman nodded. “Oo, he’s my one-week-old baby.”

“He’s cute,” he praises. “Anyway, my wife, no, he’s my husband actually, nasa ika-anim na palapag ito, sa mismong PVRoom-57 nagpapahinga. Nawalan kasi ito ng malay sa pinagtatrabahuan nito. To cut the story short, bumili ako ng prutas na hindi naman pala puwede sa kaniya at huli na nang malaman ko. Kaya naisipan kong bumili ng bago at ibigay ito sa iba. Nagkataon namang nakita kita. Okay lang ba sayo?”

The woman’s eyes glistened with delight as she noticed the large basket Harrison was carrying.

“Ang bait niyo naman ho.”

Tumawa siya. “Walang ano man, so dito ko nalang ito ilalagay sa mesa?”

“Oo, salamat ulit.”

“Maliit na bagay,” sagot niya’t nilagay ang basket sa mesang katabi ng kama nito.

Harrison couldn’t shake the strange feeling that lingered after leaving the woman’s room. There was something off about her, despite the smiles she had shown him.

Shrugging off the peculiar thoughts, he made his way out of the building. He swiftly drove to the fruit stall where he had purchased the basket of fruits earlier.

Hindi na siya bumili pa ng mga mansanas at mas dinamihan na niya ang klase ng prutas para maraming pagpipilian si Elijah.

After buying the fruits, Harrison also stopped by a fast food restaurant to grab a meal. By the time he returned to the hospital, it was already dark, and he worried that his partner might be hungry by the time he arrived.

Upon his arrival back at the hospital, he immediately went to check on the woman with the baby. To his surprise, she was nowhere to be found.

Saan naman iyon nagtungo?

Baka

nakaalis

na. He answered his own question.

As Harrison walked down the hallway, he overheard people discussing an incident. Uninterested in hearing rumors, he continued on his way to the elevator and returned to Elijah’s room.

Nang makabalik sa kwarto kung saan nagpapahinga si Elijah ay nakita niyang andoon ang doctor na may kargang sanggol.

Gising narin si Elijah pero parang may kung anong emosyon ang bumabalot dito.

What the hell is going on? Why is everyone acting so weird today? Harrison pondered silently to himself as he made his way to Elijah.

“Hey, baby,” he greeted Elijah softly, planting a tender kiss first on his forehead and then on his lips. “Feeling better now?”

“Yeah,” sagot ni Elijah at tumingin sa doctor ng makabuluhan.

“Anong nangyayari?” tanong niya nang hindi makayanan ang ka-weird-ohan sa paligid.

The doctor presented the baby he was carrying to Harrison, who was taken aback to see that it was the same baby from the woman on the first floor.

“Why is the baby here?” Harrison asked, his confusion evident.

“Do you know him?” Elijah inquired.

Harrison nodded. “Yes, baby. Ito ’yong bata kanina sa baba. Anak ito ng babaing nakausap ko bago bumili ng mga prutas.”

Nangunot ang noo ni Elijah. “At paano kayo nagkakilala, aber?”

“Before you start overthinking, I gave the woman a basket of fruit that I bought for you. Saka ko na nalaman na bawal ka palang kumain ng mansanas dahil sabi ay iyon ang rason kung bakit ka nahimatay, kaya binigay ko nalang sa babae sa baba,” Harrison quickly explained, not wanting Elijah to doubt him.

“Okay,” Elijah nodded in relief. “Well, that woman just died.”

“What?!”

The doctor confirmed Elijah’s words with a solemn nod. “I knew that woman because I was the one who did her operation when she gave birth. She confided in me about how she became pregnant, and I’m afraid I can shed some light on what happened. She had a dark past.”

“But what happened to her?” nalilito siya sa mga pangyayari. “Paanong namatay?”

“That woman always confided in me about her anxieties regarding her son’s future if she kept him with her. She had nowhere to go and nothing in her pocket. I told her I would help her as soon as she was discharged from the hospital, but she didn’t listen. Instead, she went to the rooftop and jumped from there to the ground floor,” the doctor explained solemnly.

So that’s why Harrison had felt something strange about that woman. She had been plotting to end her own life!

“And the baby?” tanong niya.

“A letter was left in the baby’s clothing. The woman asked if both of us could adopt her son. That’s all she wrote. I was asleep when she came here; I didn’t notice. I only woke up when I heard the baby crying,” Elijah said, his voice filled with sadness.

“Well, if you both can’t grant her request, I can adopt the baby. I’m sure my partner would be delighted to have a baby in our home again,” the doctor interjected.

Elijah shook his head. “No, I actually want to keep him.”

“Sigurado ka?” panigurado niya dito at baka padalos-dalos lang ito sa desisyon.

For Harrison, it wouldn’t be a problem. Hindi naman ganoon ka bato ang kaniyang damdamin para itakwil ang sanggol. The child was so adorable, and he thought it would be amazing to raise him as his own son.

“Oo, sigurado na ako. If it’s not okay with you, I’ll just leave your house and find an apartment kung saan ko maalagaan at mapalaki ng maayos ang bata,” deretsahang sagot ni Elijah.

“The heck are you talking about, Elijah?” he growled. “I am not that heartless para ipagtabuyan kayo!”

“Okay, calm down. Sa tingin ko nama’y pareho n’yong gustong kupkopin ang sanggol kaya wala na tayong problema dito. Tutulungan ko nalang kayo sa pag-asikaso ng pangalan nito,” awat ng doctor.

“Sorry,” kaagad na hingi ng tawag ni Elijah kay Harrison.

Harrison’s heart softened as he looked into Elijah’s eyes. “No, baby. I’m sorry for raising my voice. I just can’t bear the thought of you believing I’m heartless enough to reject the baby. I am more than willing to welcome him into our family. Besides, now I have even more reason to keep you at home.”

“I’m sorry too,” Elijah murmured.

“It’s okay. Let’s not argue over trivial matters. We’re not kids anymore,”

Elijah nodded in agreement. “You’re right.”

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CHAPTER 13 [THE END]

NANG SUMUNOD na araw ay pinauwi na sila ng Doctor at babalik nalang daw kung may check-up o concern tungkol sa kaniya. Elijah still couldn’t believe what the doctor had told him at the hospital.

I’m pregnant? And I’m carrying a baby now? Menceintesia? Everything seemed so unreal. He surely wasn’t living in a fantasy world, right?

“You seem spaced out, Elijah. Is everything okay?” pukaw ni Harrison sa kaniya.

He nodded. “I’m alright. Hindi lang talaga ako maka-get over sa mga pangyayari. Parang ang bilis kasi. Imagine, we just lost our parents, and then this happened. I got pregnant, which is not so easy to believe. And we’ve actually just adopted a baby.”

Para bang nag time lapse lang ang lahat at hindi na niya namalayang nangyari na pala ang mga ito. He was still trying to absorb everything, struggling to comprehend what was actually going on around him.

“Nag-o-overthink ka lang sa mga bagay-bagay. Maybe that’s just a symptom of being pregnant. You know, the doctor told me not to stress you out, so please, stop dwelling on it and just let everything go smoothly,” Harrison said, his attention still focused on the road.

“Yeah, you’re right. Maybe it’s because I’m pregnant,” Elijah sighed, glancing back at their baby in the back of the car na karga-karga ng isa sa kanilang mga katulong.

“Okay lang kayo d’yan, Aling Belen?” Harrison called out.

“Okay lang naman ako, sir,” sagot nito.

“Ako muna hahawak kay baby Cristoff, Aling Belen,” alok niya na tinanggihan naman ng katulong.

“Kaya ko naman po dahil sobrang gaan lang naman ng baby, sir. At hindi po kayo puwedeng mapuyat.”

“I agree. You should take care of yourself, baby. Stressing over things around you isn’t good,” sabat naman ni Harrison.

Bilib din ako sa mga katulong ni Harrison, super dali nilang natanggap at naintindihan ang sitwasyon at para bang madali lang sa kanila ang pag-absorb sa mga pangyayari.

Or maybe he’s just taking it so hard because he’s pregnant?

He sighed. Same question again and again.

“Buntis lang ako pero hindi naman ako lumpo,” umirap siya sa lalaki. “Huwag mo akong pigilang gawin ang mga bagay na kaya kong gawin, Harrison.”

“Now you’re starting an argument again,” he heard Harrison sigh. “Feels like a wife arguing with her husband.”

“Hindi nga ako babae!” saway niya dito.

He’s a loud and proud gay, and he may act feminine, but he doesn’t want Harrison to treat him like a freaking woman.

“Hindi nga, I’m just being protective because you’re carrying our child,” Harrison said, his tone softening with sincerity.

“So wala ka ng pakialam sa akin pag nakalabas na ang bata sa sinapupunan ko?” asik niya dito.

Natawa naman si Harrison sa kapares. “Ayan ka na naman, kakasabi ko lang na huwag kang mag-overthink.”

“Ganoon naman talaga ang gusto mong iparating.”

“Baby, pregnant or not, I will always protect you. I’d even dodge a bullet just to save you,” sabi nito at inabit ang kaniyang kamay. “I want to hold you like this forever.”

“Corny mo talaga,” ngingiti-ngiting saad niya.

“Kita mo na, mood swing malala,” bulong nito pero narinig naman niya.

“Anong sabi mo?!”

“Sabi ko, gusto ko ng kiss.”

“Kiss mo mukha mo.”

“Kung puwede palang gawin, edi sana ginawa ko na. Sa gwapo kong ’to. I’d kiss myself if I could!”

“Che! Hangin mo talaga kahit kailan.”

“Totoo naman kasi. Siguro ay sobrang proud mo na may gwapo kang boyfriend.”

“Hindi kita boyfriend!”

“Edi asawa.”

“Asa ka!”

“Ouch,” Harrison pretended to be hurt, exaggerating his reaction by driving the car very slowly and letting his shoulder slump.

“Hindi bagay sayo ang magtampo,” saway niya sa lalaki.

“I’m not,” Harrison answered but still pouting.

“Sus!” umusog siya kaunti palapit kay Harrison saka binigyan ito ng halik sa pisngi.

Ngumiti naman ito ng napakalapad. Para talagang bata e.

Kanina pa ’to sa hospital na apaka clingy. Bawat sandali nalang siyang hinahalikan. Kahit noong palabas na sila sa hospital ay hinalikan parin siya nito.

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NANG makarating sa mansion ay kaagad nilang dinala ang baby sa kwarto nito. After they made the decision to adopt the child, Harrison immediately called all the maids to clean the room next to Elijah’s and buy all the things the baby might need.

When they entered the room, he noticed how amazing it looked. His maids had truly done a fantastic job of transforming the vacant space into a room filled with toys and baby essentials.

“Akin na, Belen,” he said, taking the baby from the maid and cradling it gently as they looked around the room.

The baby was peacefully sleeping. Kanina pa ’to natutulog sa byahe.

“Do you think he will like his room?” Elijah asked, lying on his back.

Harrison nodded. “He surely will. We’ll make this house feel like home for him.”

They gently placed the baby in the crib and stood side by side, watching him with happiness. In that moment, they felt like a married couple with a newborn baby.

“Harrison,” tawag ni Elijah sa kaniya nang paalis na sila sa kwarto.

“Yeah?” sagot niya.

Nakapulupot ang kaniyang braso sa baywang ni Elijah habang ang ulo naman nito ay nakasandal sa kaniya.

“Mangako ka na kahit magkaanak na tayo ay hindi magbabago ang turing mo kay baby Cristoff. I don’t want to make him feel left out. Though gusto kong maging honest tayo sa kaniya. Sasabihin parin natin ang totoo but we’ll make sure not to hurt his feelings.”

“Baby, pinalaki ako ni dad ng maayos. “Even though I’m the only son and I’ve never experienced having a sibling, I’ll still do my best to be fair to both of them. Don’t worry, Hun. You can trust me with this,” Elijah reassured him.

Harrison gave him a peck on the lips before opening the door.

“Thank you, Harrison!”

“No, thank you. Thank you for being my boyfriend. Thank you for accepting me. Just thank you for everything,” Harrison replied sincerely.

He felt Elijah giggle beside him. “You love me, right?”

“Of course, I do. I’ll always love you.”

“Ibig sabihin papayag ka nang babalik ako sa trabaho bukas?”

“Tricky,” Harrison said, pinning Elijah against the wall and trapping him in the corner. “I love you, but I can’t risk it, okay? Please listen to me, baby.”

Bumusangot naman ito. “Pero mababagot lang ako dito sa bahay!”

“Nope, I will be here from time to time, aalis lang ako kung kakailanganin.” panigurado niya dito.

“Pero kailangan ka sa kompanya,”

“I know, pero ayoko rin namang malayo sa mga anak ko dahil mas inatupag ko pa ang trabaho ko. I want to see them grow, I want to witness their first steps, I want to hear them say ‘papa’ to me, and I want to make them feel that I’m always here for them,” Harrison expressed.

Harrison was ready to be a father, and he would never do anything to jeopardize his family. Not even a little.

“I think you’ll be the best father in the world,” Elijah said.

“And the best husband,” Harrison whispered, kissing Elijah on the lips.

“The best husband?”

“I won’t throw everything away, and I don’t want to miss this great opportunity. We’ll get married after our second baby is born, and we’ll even make another one during our honeymoon.”

“Paano kong ayaw kong magpakasal sayo?” biro nito sa kaniya.

“But did I ask for your permission, though?”

“Aba’y dapat lang no! Dapat dalhin mo ako sa mamahaling restaurant at doon ka mag pro-propose sa akin. You have to put a ring on my finger.”

“Nah, that’s too cliché. How about we go to our room and put this dick of mine in your hole? That still sounds like a ring being inserted, yeah?” Harrison suggested with a mischievous grin.

“Tumigil ka nga! Ang halay-halay mo, baka may makarinig sa atin.”

“Don’t worry,” Harrison reassured as he flipped Elijah, making him face the wall. “We’re the boss here, they won’t mind us making another heir, yeah?” he whispered seductively into Elijah’s ear, pressing his bulge firmly against his very fluffy ass.

“UHMMMM… Ayan na naman e!” Ungol ni Elijah habang ninanamnam ang mainit na bagay sa kaniyang pang-upo.

“Are you turned on too, baby? Do you want me to carry you to our room like a bride and make love to you like we’re on our honeymoon?”

Elijah could tell from Harrison’s voice that he was very horny. And the way he rubbed his bulge against his ass was making him feel so tense!

“Harrison… Please…” he moaned.

“Please what, baby?”

Bahagya niyang giniling ang kaniyang pang-upo para mas madama ang kahabaan nito. God, he’s craving for it.

“I want you inside me,” Elijah panted heavily, his desire palpable. “Make my hole your ring.” His words hung in the air, charged with the raw intensity of his arousal.

“I will gladly do that, my dear,” Harrison said with a grin, scooping Elijah up into his arms in a bridal carry as they made their way to their room.

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