CHAPTER 5

ARQUILLE

"Here's the info about Ms. Harrieth, Sir. We've been searching thoroughly for her details and I must say that she's clean. No record of any criminal offenses, also she's not part of any syndicate, mafia, nor allied of any goverment agencies, she's just a normal citizen, Sir." Diego calmly said, excerping the file he handed me.

My stare was glued in the white envelope infront of me, unevitably knotting my forehead because of confussion, dismissing Diego afterwards. I open and scan the papers. Detailed infomations about Harrieth's life.

Name: Harrieth Viorxeile La Pierre

Sex: Female

Age: 28 years old

Height: 5'8 and so on.

Proving that she's not really here to kill me. She's not a professional killer nor agent of any group. She's been living in a very desserted part of that country, a small province in vizayas, took her education and degree also in a small unknown university. Work in five-star hotel as a restaurant manager. No current relationship, good.

I can't hide a smirked after I've read that words.

Alone, she's been living in an apartment near her work, her parents died when she was 7 years old and been in the guidance of her uncle, Humprey Frienne LaPierre, 48 years old, have one son and no wife, a farmer. He was the one who sent Harrieth to school.

I take a look of thier pictures attached in here, flipping fast, suddenly stop and stared, the photo background was in a vast land, trees and rice fields, they are sitting in a bamboo chair and smiling widely, Harrieth having her lovely smile together with those round, beautiful eyes and Humprey's wide grinned to match, they seems so close.

Until I reach the last page I don't see anything that would make Harrieth suspicious, but my brows suddenly furrowed when I notice the newspaper, reading it eagerly in confusion.

Missing person, Ms. Harrieth Viorxeile La Pierre, 28 years old, 5'8 tall, fair skin, last seen last 21st September 2020. If you seen this lady or know of her whereabouts, please contact us.

Humprey was the contact person in here, so she's a missing person huh? Maybe Humprey doesn't have any knowledge that his nephew was here, trying to get me killed or something, but if Harrieth was not here to assasinate me, why the hell is she here then? Who abducted her, and how the f'ck they know my location? What will be their motives in sending her here?

I massage the brige of my nose, closing my eyes to relax, breathing a heavy sighs, I dialled Diego's line. "Please, take Ms, Harrieth here in my office now. Don't try or make any move to hurt her. Got it?"

Well maybe it's time to hear her side, I reread the infos of her, memorizing some details, like her favorite foods and the likes for future purposes, keeping her one photo and putting it inside my wallet, remembrance of her beautiful face.

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HARRIETH

I heard a continues knock on the door, followed by the manly voice outside. "Ms. Harrieth, this is Diego, Sir Arquille wants your presence in his office, Miss. I'm here to fetch you."

Napabalikwas naman ako ng tayo sa kama at tumakbo na papuntang pinto, hurriedly opening the door and Diego's emotionless face welcome my sight. Giving me a small nod and courtesy smile, I smiled back.

"This way, Madame." Magalang niyang sabi as he walk ahead to guide me where's Arquille location now. I followed his every stride, silently checking this man infront of me.

Diego has this well built body, tall and definitely handsome. His aura possessed this so called authority, stiff and roughness. Yong tipo ng taong hindi pwedeng biruin kasi baka bigla kang babarilin.

Naaalala ko sa kanya si Sir Rolter, my prof in major subject, he has this strict face and strong attitude. Yong parang mapa- patahimik ka nalang sa may gilid, baka kasi may mali kang masabi at mabugahan ka niya bigla ng apoy.

I'm a little bit nervous actually, trying to remember if I do something wrong that will lead to Arquilles anger.

Bakit ba kasi kailangan pa akong pumunta ng office niya diba?

Anong rason? May kasalanan ba ako? May mali ba akong nasabi? Hindi niya ba nagustuhang hanggang ngayon hindi ko siya pinansin ulit pagkatapos ng usapan namin sa sala?

Eh nabwebwesit pa nga ako sa mukha niya, nagta- tampo parin ako sa pangiiwan niya sa akin dito.

Well, nag-iinarte lang naman ako.

Baka pagpasok ko nito babarilin niya lang ako bigla. Napakutkot tuloy ako ng kuko ko, wala naman akong matandaan na bagay na pwede niyang ikagalit sa akin, yong pag iinarte ko lang.

"We're here madame." Napahinto nadin ako sa harap ng pinto kung saan nakatigil si Diego.

He knocked three times. "Sir, Ms. Harrieth is here." He informs.

"Send her in, Diego." Boses palang alams na.

Binuksan naman agad ni Diego ang pinto, motioning me to come in, dahan-dahan akong pumasok and there I saw Arquille, comfortably seated and leaning to his swivel chair, looking so regally handsome, in his three piece suits.

Ang pogi lang.

Settling his knee wobbling stare on me as I step inside. Intently looking and obviously quite. Hindi ko rin alam ang sasabihin ko sa kanya kaya I remained my stoic straight face. Ang suplado mo ha? Akala mo!

Diego spoke in a low voice. "That would be all, Sir? Shall I take my leave?"

Nabaling yong tingin sa kanya ni Arquille, he just nodded and didn't utter any word. Napalunok tuloy ako ng laway kong tila nabara na lahat sa lalamunan ko.

Ang hirap namang basahin kong galit ba siya o ano?

"I'll take my leave then, Sir." Mahinang sagot ni Diego at naglakad na papuntang pinto. He maybe felt the cold treatment his boss radiating.

Ako naman ang lumapit sa kinakaupuan ni Arquille, sinasalubong ang kanyang nanunuring tingin, nilalabanan ang kaba sa dibdib ko.

I stop and stood in front of his chair. He was intently following all my movements. I stomped my feet in annoyance when he didn't say any word after a minute.

"Naman eh! Ano na naman ba ang kasalanan ko sayo, Arquille? Anong hanash mo at pinapunta mo ako dito? Kasi naman eh, ayaw magsalita parang tanga lang." Parang bata akong nagdadabog sa harap niya, ang cold kasi parang others lang.

Wala parin akong mabatid na reaksiyon sa mukha niya, he was just looking at my bothered face, gone with the sweet, playful Arquille and replaced by this serious, nerve-wrecking man infront of me.

Parang iba tao lang ang kaharap ko ngayon, this not Arquille.

Tinampal ko siya sa pisngi, yong katam-katamang force lang, baka kasi pagnilakasan ko bigla nalang akong titiyaha dito at wala ng buhay, mukha pa naman tong wala sa mood ngayon.

Gusto ko lang na pansinin niya ako, yong hindi yong ang lamig lamig ng paraan niya ng pagtitig sa mukha ko.

I slap him again. Raising my brows in a bitch way. "Hoy, ano ba. Hindi na ako natutuwa sayo Arquille ha, wala akong sa mood sa it's a prank ngayon, bakit ang sungit mo? Ako ang nag-iinarte dito ha, don't turn the table. Hey, magsalita ka nga! Naiinis na ako ano ba!"

I coudn't help but raised my voice a I spoke. My annoyance is visible towards him. "Naman eh, sorry na nga. Hindi na ako magtatampo, pinapatawad na kita. Arquille, talk to me please. Huwag ka namang ganyan."

Hindi ko mapigilan ang impit na hikbi na tuluyan ng kumawala sa bibig ko nong hindi niya pa rin ako kinausap.

Closing our distance, I suddenly sat on his lap, caging him with my tight embrace, sheding a tears on his nape. Felt him stiffened, unminding his grunts in refusal after. I sobbed and pleaded my heart out.

"Please, Arquille. I'm so sorry, baby. Talk to me please." I faintly beg for his attention. Still, no answer from him.

Whispering words of how sorry I was, and pleading my heart out. Words that I myself can't believe I could say to someone, especially to a man.

It took sometime, until I felt relieve when his arms was encircling on my body, drawning me closer to him, hugging my hips and caress my hair slowly, pacifying me like a lost child. I couldn't help but cry harder.

I suddenly cup his face, touching and giving him assurance that I won't be a brat anymore. "Baby, I'm so sorry, forgive me. I won' t do it again, I promise. I won't mind if you'll leave for couple of weeks or months without saying goodbye, or even you won't inform me about all your activities."

Sumigok muna ako bago nagpatuloy. " I know, I don't have the right. I don't have any business with you, so I shouldn't meddle with your lìfe. It's all my fault. I'm sorry, just please I beg you, just talk to me please." Puno ng pagsusumamo ang boses ko habang binibitawan ko ang mga katagang iyan.

Seeing how his emotionless face turn into fiery stare, burning my inner soul as he set those silver eyes on me. Reading my eyes, trying to know if what I said was all true and with honesty, and I am.

Tracing his jaw with my both hands, carresing those perfect curves in my thumb. "Arquille, please. Kausapin mo naman ako, oh."

Heaving a sighed, and a small smile crept to his lips. He then kissed my forehead with so much tenderness, rubbing his nose against mine after. I couldn't help but close my eyes and savor the moment. Hearing him says these words with sincerity.

He then spoke in a low calm voice. "I'm sorry too, baby. But I hold on to that promise of yours. Ayaw ko lang na ilang araw mo na akong hindi pinapansin, iniiwasan habang nasa iisang bahay lang tayo." He stop and hels my chin up.

"I know naman na you want your revenge but I had a valid reason for my dissapearance. It's just that I had enough today, when you decline my invitation in having a breakfast together. You ignored me for f'ckin three consecutives days. Para akonv tanga sa kasusuyo na sa iyo. That's pure hell, woman, you not having in my arms for too long." He said sarcastically as I bit my lip in guilt.

I buried my face again in the hollow of his neck, sniffing his addictive fragrance, calming my nerves and giving his neck a peck kisses. "Hindi na po, I won't bitch you out." I uttered honestly.

Chuckling a bit on how stupid I am for treating him like that. May pagka siraulo kasi talaga ako.

"So bati na tayo?" I asked in glee.

He shook his head, I groan in disbelief, he chuckled at my reaction.

"Yah! Bati na tayo baby, please. I'll behave I promise."

He laugh again. "Nope." I made face.

He jailed me tightly, letting me relax inside his arms, probably thinking that I'm so clingy to him.

Alam kong bati na kami but I can still feel his tension and discomfort. I know because I can feel his uncountable sighs and groans, he wanted to say something but couldn't find the exact words.

"What's bothering you, babe? Don't you fuckin' deny it." I asked sternly, masuyo kong dinadama ang leeg niya.

Gusto kong iparating na pwede niyang sabihin sakin ang bumabagabag sa kanya. Gaining a grunts in response, clenching his jaw out of pissed and muttered these words with menacing danger in his voice.

"Who abducted you, Harrieth?"

My whole body stiffened when I realized what he just said, I straightened my back and search for his face, bothered eyes welcome my sight. His serious face and those scrutinizing stare, burning me inside, scared.

How the hell did he know that?

Fuck! Straight forward question, indeed. Unable to answer his question, afraid that it will affect and harm my family.

My uncle, Humprey, Froxard his son.

My abductors, huh?

I honestly don't know any of them, who they are, where they came from and how they knew me. Bigla lang nila akong kinidnap, then bam. Nakakulong na ako sa isang madilim na silid at binibigyan na nang utos na may karampatang parusa pag hindi ko ginawa, they will hurt my Uncle Humprey.

Wala sa sarili akong napailing sa kanya, trying to avoid his gaze, ayokong malaman niya ang totoo baka mapahamak sila Tito, wala silang kinalaman dito.

Gusto kong kumuwala mula sa pagkakayakap niya, pero ginagamitan niya ako ng panlalaking lakas at pinermi lang sa kandungan niya.

He barely whispered, hissing. "Don't make me mad, Harrieth. I'm asking you who the f'ck are them? Bakit ka nila dinala dito? Anong plano nila?"

Giving me this scary feels running down my spine. "C'mon baby, I already learn that your not here to kill me."

I looked at him, shocked. "Paano ka nakakakasigurado, aber?" Hamon ko sa kanya hindi ko maiwasang magtaray nong magising na ako sa pagkamangha.

The side lip form a smirked. "I have my ways, I have you investigated, babe. Thoroughly, I knew every details. I have it all here."

Napatingin tuloy ako sa tinuro niya, maraming papel nga ang nakakalat don, akala ko papeles lang yon na penipermahan niya, yon pala ako na ang laman non. May nakakalat pang litrato ko at namin ni Tito, bakit hindi ko to napansin kanina?

Busy ka kasi sa kakatitig kay Arquille, yan ang napapala mo.

I rolled my eyes upward. Torn between denying his assumption or telling him the truth about my intrusion.

Malalim na napabuntong-hininga ako, nahihirapang sumagot sa kanya. Ayoko lang namang masaktan sila Tito. Paano pag nalaman ng nanguha sakin na buhay ako at sinumbong ko sila kay Arquille?

Baka patayin nila sila Froxard, his a baby.

Hindi ko alam ang galaw at motibo nila sa pagabduct sa akin. Masayadong malabo, magulo. I messed my hair in annoyance.

Nakakainis, bakit ba kasi ako nasali dito at nahihirapan na ngayon? Nasa bingit pa ng kamatayan ang natitirang pamilya ko.

Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko.

Waking me from my deep thoughts, he suddenly cupped my face with his both hands, caressing my cheeks, calming me, I looked at Arq handsome face.

He gave me that reaasuring smile. "Hey, I'll protect you, trust me. I will send someone to secure you Uncle's safety. Dito ka lang sa akin, walang mangyayaring masama sayo. Now, tell me sino sila? Bakit ka nila pinadala dito?"

Mababanaag ang talim ng boses niya nong mabanggit niya ulit ang tanong kong sino sila.

Pero sino nga ba? Sino nga ba sila?

Marahan akong umiling kay Arquille, gustong-gusto ko man sabihin sa kanya hindi ko alam. Wala akong kilalang taong makakagawa sa akin nito, isa lang akong tauhan ng hotel, payak lang ang pamumuhay ko. Wala akong naiisip na kaaway or kahit may sama ng loob sa akin. Wala talaga akong kaide-ideya kung sino sila.

I heave a deep sighed, scratching the back of my head. "I honestly don't know them, Arq. One afternoon, they just trapped and sedated me, waking up inside this dark room, tightly tied and blindfolded." Pagkukwento ko sa pangyayari.

Adding my story with this assumption. " But I'm sure she's a woman, she gave me orders, just infiltrate your home and that's it. In exchange, they will not hurt my family."

I defeatedly confessed, trying to hide my shiver, keeping my voice calm to prevent myself from stuttering. I saw how they face turns into grim, knotting his forehead in obvious anger.

Cursing uncountable expletives. "That's it? F'ck those bastards. I will surely kill them all. Infiltrate? Then what? Anong gusto nila sa akin, Harrieth?" He dangerously asked back.

I shooked my head, I know nothing. "Hindi ko then alam Arq, the exact words she said was. 'Infiltrate Arquille's home young lady, stay there, be with him. My men will accompany you and take you there. Follow me and were all good. You don't want your family cold and unbreathing right? Do what I say but remember honey, don't you kill him. Be safe.' and that's it." I shrugged my shoulder and looked at him.

He held my shivering hands, holding it tightly. "Then bigla nalang nila akong sinakay sa plane, sa kotse pagkatapos at nong imulat ko na ang mata ko, nandito na ako sa tagong parte ng property mo, sneeking and trying not to be caught. Pero punyeta lang, wala pa ngang ilang minuto, nahuli na ako at walang kalaban-labang sinasaktan niyo."

I sent him my deadliest glare, I accused to him, ramdam ko parin ang sakit ng suntok at sipa nila sa katawan ko. Nagbago bigla ang bukas ng mukha niya, it's full of regret and guilt.

Clearing his throat, probably thinking for his valid excuse. "About that baby, I really don't know you're a woman. You sound like a man then. Probably because of the device you used. I want to say my deepest sorry to you that night. I've hurt you and I regretted it badly. Am I sorry, really, baby. Forgive me." He carresed my face.

Tinampal ko ang kamay niya. "Heh, Hindi! Magdusa ka, diyan!" I even rolled my eyes.

He shut me with those penetrating glare. "Joke lang, to naman. Oo nalang, pinapatawad na kita." Labas sa ilong na sabi ko.

He smirked at me as if he rembered something bad. "Hey, to remind you, you tried to kill me woman, akala ko infiltrate lang? Ba't mo ko tinukan ng patalim? No killing pala, huh? Pero ramdam ko parin sa leeg ko yong patalim mo noon. Remember?"

That's how easily the table turns and the blame was on me again. Mautak talaga tong Arquille nato. I rolled my eyes in annoyance.

Sinapok ko siya sa balikat at gigil na sinabunutan. "Gago ka pala eh, naiinis ako sayong punyeta ka. Ikaw kaya ang mabugbog, sa tingin mo pagnakita mo ako ulit sasalubungin mo ako ng banda?"

He just raised his brow. " Well, ako hindi. Naiinis ako sayo sobra, that's why I try to escape and look for you. Nasaisip ko talagang ituluyan ka, asar talaga ako sayo non, Arquille, sa totoo lang." Gigil kong wika sa kanya habang siya amused na nakatingin sa akin, barely hiding his smirked.

"Well, nice try, babe" he patted my back in a mocking way.

Ninoohan ko nga siya. "Huh, yabang. Di bale next time, isho-shoot to kill kita. Huwag kang pakampanti diyan." I said full of angst but I'm damned serious.

Earning a loud laughter from him. "Well, bring it on babe. I'm always ready."

He kissed my temple tenderly, giving my lips a peck as his eyes glint with amusement. "I promise you that I will secure tour safety, you won't be hurt, not in my watch."

I held on to that promise. I snake my arms around his neck. "Sana nga, babe. I'm scared." I spoke in helplessness.

Jailing me tightly against his chest, twirling my hair ends as he settled his eyes on me. "Don't be, I'm here, Harrieth. I will do my very best to know and punish them all. I won't let anyone hurt my baby. Just stay with me and your safe. I needed you." He softly whispered as my heart melted in it. Feeling the undeniable security and warmth his bringing.

As a sign of gratitude, I can't help myself but kissed him hungrily on his lips, earning a lustful groan from both of us. I held his face close, savoring his soft lios against mine.

"I miss you, babe." I just uttered those words out of nowhere.

"And so I am." He smiled and continue kissing my lips, sucking and lapping hard.

Deffinitely setting higher intensity, desired filled our moans. My body was responding to my carnal needs towards him. Wanting him more closer to me, touching and kissing me with desire.

"I want you, now." He spoke with so much passion, eyes glittered with shady desire, making my breath hitched with those sentation.

All I could do was moan in response, unable to form words in my head. Arquille carried me and put me above his table. Scattering all the files on the floor. Unbreaking our hungry lips, delving each other's mouth. Drawning to this undeniable pleasure. Both wanting and longing for the fire we both ignited.

Surrendering myself in the arms of the man I only allow to have my body, owning and possesing every sides, marking every corner, bringing me the feeling I only want to be felt coming from him.

His gentleness as he explore my body, giving me chill on my spine down to my core.

Moaning hard, screaming his name. "I am yours Arq. T-take me n-now. Ahh." I cried as he penetrated my core, deep and hard.

Taking me with roughness yet it only heightened my need towards him. "D-deeper pa, masarap Arq, oh. F-faster." Nakikisabay ang malakas na ungol ko sa katawan niyang marahas na naglalabas-masok sa loob ko. I missed this, I miss him do me. I gave the same intensity and copy every move he made. Thrusting hard and moaning long as I felt the unexplainable sensation his building inside my body.

Panting and kissing my neck hard, marking my skin red. "F'ck babe, I'm close. Ah fuck, your so good. Oh. I want to fuck you hard, sensessly, baby. Ah, Your body was perfectly fit with mine."

He whispered in my sensitive ear as he pound hard, deep and rough. Napakakapit nalang ako sa pawisang balikat niya, moaning his name and asking for more. Exploring his body with my hand, gripping and kneading his sensetive spot, his toned muscles. Kissing his bared chest, nipple in my mouth, delving my way up to his neck.

"Ah, babe I'm cumming." I scream, as I felt my body shiver, wanting to reach the peak. He kissed my lips hard, kneading my bobbies inside his palms adding the heat inside my body. He keep his deep, fast penetrating thrust inside of me, masarap.

"Ah. Ah. Arquille. I can't, please. Oh I'm near. " I held him in my arms tightly, feeling the exquisite sensation his giving me.

Unminding that I bite his flesh, scrape my nails on his back, digging my nails into his skin when I felt my body shook and spasm hard in his intrusion and after few more deep, rough thrust, he then followed, burying all inside me, I can feel him emptying his seed, ang sarap. I closed and surrender myself to him, catching and calming my shivering state.

"Ah, ang sarap mo babe. Isa pa. I want you, again." I helplessy beg at him, na ikinabunghalit nito ng tawa dahil hindi pa nga ako nakakarecover sa sensasyong bumabalot sa buong katawan ko, gusto ko na ulit.

Bakit ba? Nanaputangina tong si Arquille eh. Ang sarap niya, sobra!

He made me turn my back, facing the hard wood table. Leaning my chest, bending me forward to his liking. Spreading my legs widely apart. My breath hitched when I feel him leaned closer to me. Feeling his bared skin on my back, softly caressing my butt cheek as he suddenly slap it hard, earning a lustful moan from me.

Surprised by him spanking me."Fuck hard, Arq!" I cursed him.

He chuckled deliciously whispering this words to my ear, making me want him more. "As you wish, babe. Scream hard."

Without futher ado he entered me again gaining a loud moan coming from my lips, pounding hard and making me cry hard for wanting him more.

'Ah this is good, so f'ckin good. Sige lang Arq.

"Ang sarap, babe. Ah deeper pa." I writhe in so much pleasure.

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