A/N: I honestly thought more than twice if should I write Sage and Rachel's first SPG scene. Kasi ayaw ko na talaga sanang may mangyari sa mga bida habang nasa teens pa sila, kahit pa nga nasa legal age na. But the plot called for it so I pushed through writing it. I don't promote premarital sex here. My stories are purely fictional. Others happen sometimes in real life but that does not mean I tolerate everything. I hope that next time, if and only if, I write some out of the box chenelyn, you'll still be there to support me. Or if it's too uncomfortable for you, it's fine if you will skip reading some of my stories.
Thank you so much for not judging me while writing "Let Me Love You". I hope you learned something from the main characters.
-Jade.💞
P.S.: Ah, I'm sad that Eclipse has ended yet am happy because I feel so fulfilled. Until my next 'achievements'! XOXO—
Epilogue. Favorite Role
RACHEL was smelling the fine wine the Sommelier recommended to her. Taste test kasi ng mga pagkaing ihahanda sa reception ng kasal nila ni Sage at nirekomenda ng fiancé niya ang kakilala nito para na rin sa wine tasting ng wine na ipa-pares sa mga pagkaing ihahapag.
"I know how much you love wine. Kaya alam ko ring gusto mong personal na piliin ang ise-serve na wine sa mga bisita natin."
Nginisihan niya ang huli. Natatandaan din pala nito ang hilig niya sa wine gaya ng pagkakatanda niya sa hilig nito sa steak.
"How thoughtful of you, honey. Dahil diyan, ipagluluto kita ng steak mamaya, well-done."
Hindi nito mapigilang mangiti at bahagyang namumula sa tuwing tinatawag niya ito sa endearment na iyon. "You know I like medium rare, sweetie."
"But I like well-done," natatawang komento niya.
"Anything. As long as it's from you."
Kung hindi pa tumikhim ang sommelier ay malamang na maglalambingan lang sila nito. Nakakatuwa na kung paano sila laging nauuwi sa pambubuyo sa isa't isa noon dahil sa pagpatol nito sa tuwing nagsusungit siya, ay siya namang kabaliktaran ngayon. Syempre, hindi pa rin maiwasan ang pag-aaway nila— kung away nga bang maitatawag iyon. Hindi makukumpleto ang araw nila ng walang asaran o bangayan. Pero alam niyang hindi sila seryoso sa pambubuska sa isa't isa. Their love-hate was something that they'd be willing to embrace just as how they're willing to embrace eternity with each other.
"Nakapili ka na ng wine, Madame?"
Sinamaan ng tingin ni Sage ang sommelier nang hulihin nito ang kaliwang kamay niya't umaktong hahalikan ang likuran ng palad.
"Bitiwan mo ang kamay niya, Caballero."
Malakas na tumawa ito at naiiling na ngumisi sa kaibigan. She never knew that the former choreographer of Eclipse would become a sommelier— a trained and knowledgeable wine professional. Also, specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
"Gusto ko sana iyong kapag ininom ng guests iyong wine, parang mas sasarap ang lasa ng pagkain, and vice versa. Kumbaga, perfect match dapat. Parang kami ni Sage."
Napatangu-tango ito't pabirong tinampal ang balikat ni Sage. "You're lucky, man!"
Nagtagal pa ng lagpas kalahating minuto ang pagde-desisyon nila.
Matapos ng taste test at wine tasting ay dinala siya ni Sage sa isang ekslusibong subdivision. She had a hint and she wasn't wrong when she told him he just bought a piece land and they'd be living there. And when he said a piece, he meant a huge piece of land.
"We will build our home here."
Yumakap ito habang nakatalikod siya, tinatanaw ang malawak na parte ng lote.
"Dito ang garden, doon ang bahay. Tapos ikaw na ang bahala kung saan mo gustong ilagay ang sala, kusina..." Nagpatuloy ito sa pag-e-enumerate ng parte ng magiging bahay nila.
She smiled and held his hands that's gently resting on her stomach.
"We should make our bedroom soundproof."
"All the rooms will be soundproof, sweetheart."
Ngumisi siya.
"I will design our house. Just tell me how do you like it to be done."
Nagumot ang noo niya. "Why don't we just hire an architect?"
"I am an architect, Rachel."
"Ha?" Kumalas siya sa yakap nito at humarap dito. "I thought you were a business major?"
"I thought so, too." Ngumisi ito at nagseryoso. "I decided to take Architecture. Did you know that I asked your father if I could meet you, two years after we parted ways in Japan?"
Umiling siya. Iyon ba ang tinutukoy ng Papa niyang napatunayan na ni Seiji ang sarili?
"He told me I just wanted to take over your companies. Na alam kong ikaw ang magmamana niyon kaya kita nilapitan at binalak na pikutin."
Bumusangot siya. "Sorry 'bout that."
"That's fine. It made me realised what I really wanted to be."
"An idol?" she presumably said.
"An architect first, then, an idol."
"Grabe." Bumuntong-hininga siya."Sobrang dami nating na-missed sa isa't isa."
"Hindi ko na panghihinayangan ang mga taong iyon. Akin ka naman habambuhay."
Hindi niya napigilang kiligin. "So, paano ka pala nag-aral? You became busier, didn't you?" balik niya sa usapan.
"I took online studies. Mahirap pero kinaya ko naman. I graduated when Eclipse was going four years old. It helped me a lot to distance myself to you. Idagdag pa na naging abala kami sa Amerika noong mga panahong iyon."
"Anong kinalaman ni Papa sa pagkuha mo ng arkitektura?"
"Sweetie, focus on what I'm saying. Don't just stare at my lips like you want to ravish it."
She licked her lower lip. "Ano na nga kasi?"
He chuckled and repeated, "He thought I was only interested with your businesses. So I told him I'm not going to take business-related course. And that I won't see you as well. So I hired another private investigator to be updated with your life."
"Kahit noong maghiwalay ulit tayo?" She's pertaining to that one after she accused him he's only lusting over her.
Umiling ito. "Noong una lang. I was damn worried about you. But I was glad you chose to seek medical help. You didn't let your traumas bring you down. Instead, you overcame everything. And you grew up beautifully, Reych."
She blushed when he praised her. Then remembered something, "How 'bout you? Did you go back to your treatment?"
Saglit itong natigilan at nang makuha ang tanong niya ay tumango ito. "But my doctor said that what I've felt is just normal. I'm madly in love that's why I'm feeling all those things... only for you."
"Buti naman."
"Why? I already told you I was already treated years ago."
"Was it hard?" Napangiwi siya. "Silly me. Of course it was hard."
"It was. I've been in hell."
Lumungkot siya sa narinig.
"Let's not talk about it. Iiyak ka na naman."
"I know. I just felt sad. Paano kung tinuloy kaya natin ang kasal noon, 'no?"
"Hindi iyon matutuloy dahil makukulong ako. And if we really got married early, I don't think we will work out. I was hypersexual. Plus the fact that you didn't really love me, then."
Napanguso siya. May katotohanan ang sinabi nito. Her reason for the marriage was because of her rebellion. To make her parents notice what she really wanted to. And so, they wouldn't marry her off to some older guy in the corporate world.
"What else are you thinking?"
"Paano kung nakulong ka? Tapos may pinagdadanan ka pa? God, I don't want to think of it."
"Baka nabaliw na ako nang tuluyan noon. See what happened to that bastard ex-boyfriend of yours?"
"I can't imagine you turning into a beast. Halimaw sa kama, oo, pwede ba. Mas gusto ko iyon."
"I thought you didn't like my wild side?"
"Hindi nga—"
"Then I'll be gentle all the time."
"—because I love it."
He chuckled because he's lost of words. "Humanda ka sa akin mamaya." Damn, he sounded so sexy.
"Don't worry, I'm willing to fulfill all your sexual fantasies."
Napalunok ito't tinitigan siya ng puno ng pagnanasa.
"Hey, hindi ba kayo naiinitan diyan?"
Napalingon sila sa nagsalita. It was Baxter. Alas quatro y media na kasi ng hapon at nakatayo lang sila sa gitna ng lote. Sa dinami-rami ng lugar, doon pa talaga nila napiling magkwentuhan ni Sage. At nangangalay na nga siya katatayo.
"Why's he here?" takang-tanong niya.
"They'll be our neighbors. Sa kanila iyong bahay sa tapat." Tinuro nito ang magarang bahay, ilang metro ang layo sa kinatatayuan nila.
"Oh, don't tell me, all of you have properties in here?"
"I'm not going to tell you, then."
Hindi makapaniwalang bumaling siya rito.
"Pero magkakalayo ng kaunti. Si Baxter lang ang kapitbahay natin. I think Lancelot will buy that property tho." He glanced at the lot on the right side.
"Why would he? Ikakasal na ba siya?"
"Yes."
She felt sad for her friend. Megan really liked him, baka nga mas higit pa roon ang nararamdaman ng kaibigan niya para kay Lancelot.
"Only if she'll say yes."
Hindi niya pinansin ang sinabi ni Sage at pinaunlakan nila ang imbitasyon ni Baxter na mag-merienda sa bahay ng mga nito.
"I hope Megan will just love that Kieffer. Nakakaloka ang kaibigan kong iyon, hindi niya alam na hindi dapat pinapakawalan ang isang Kieffer Sandoval. I met before, good catch. Matanda na nga lang para sa 'kin."
Sinamaan siya nito ng tingin.
"Why? Don't tell me you're rooting for Lancelot and my friend? Matapos sabihin ng Lancelot na iyan na experience lang ang kaibigan ko? Duh! Doon na ako kay Sandoval."
"Stop talking about him."
"Sorry naman... Nanggigil lang ako sa kaibig—"
"I'm pertaining to that hotelier," sansala nito sa sinasabi niya.
"'Nga naman, Reych. Nagseselos ang mapapangasawa mo, oh," it was Baxter's wife.
She greeted her and hugged her tightly. "Na-miss kita."
"Congrats pala. Nasungkit mo rin ang experience mo."
Napanguso siya. The girls knew about her experience thingy.
"Sinabi mo talagang experience mo lang ako?"
Bumulalas ng tawa si Baxter.
"I didn't. Ikaw lang naman ang nag-assume niyan. They read your cards before. Duh!"
He pouted.
"Tama na, baka magbangayan na naman kayo, mapaanak ako ng wala sa oras."
Napakurap-kurap na lumingon siya sa kaibigan. "Buntis ka?"
"Oo. Dalawang buwan."
Tumili siya at c-in-ongratulate ang mag-asawa. Mukhang mas nagulat si Baxter dahil halatang hindi nito alam na nagdadalang-tao ang asawa. They decided to party that night to celebrate the expectant couple.
Ilang sandali pa ay dumating ang ilang miyembro, kasama ang kani-kanilang asawa. Lancelot, on the other hand, came alone.
Napag-usapan nila ang upcoming schedule ng mga ito abroad bago ang concert tour sa Pilipinas. At makakapagbakasyon na rin sawakas.
They all ate dinner at Mariano-Benoza's humble home while conversing about lots of things.
"Nakakaloka, ang tsismoso ng mga asawa natin," pabirong komento niya.
"Oo nga, ang dami nilang chika. Dinaig pa tayo!"
Pagkuwa'y nag-inuman na rin ang mga lalaki habang sila'y nasa loob ng sala at nagkwentuhan.
Malalim na ang gabi nang nilapitan siya ni Lancelot, lasing na lasing ito at inaawat na ng mga kaibigan.
"Please let me meet her. I really—" Akmang magsusuka ito nang binuhat ito ng ilang mga kasama. Si JD ay hawak ang mga braso nito habang si Damien ay nakahawak sa magkabilang paa nito't dinala sa banyo.
Nagpaalam na rin sila ni Sage matapos niyon.
"Pero nakainom ka."
"I know. Let's just hail a cab."
"I'll just drive," desisyon niya.
"Sa mansiyon ninyo tayo."
"Sa bahay ninyo. Walang tao roon."
"Reych, ihahatid kita sa inyo."
"Hindi mo ako ihahatid dahil hindi ka naman makakapag-drive pauwi. Kaya sa bahay ninyo tayo didiretso."
May bahay kasi ang mga ito sa Maynila't walang nakatira. Bumalik na kasi ng Japan ang pamilya nito. Naalala niya nang magkita ulit ang kuya ni Sage na si Reiji at bigla siyang nahiya dahil bumalik sa alaala niya nang akusahan niya ito tungkol sa pamimilit nito sa nasirang asawa.
"Matagal na iyon. Bumawi ka na lang sa magiging inaanak ko nang magkaroon na ng pinsan si Reiju."
Nag-angat siya ng tingin at nakangiti ito sa kanya.
"May anak ka na?"
"And I'm happily married. Again."
Masayang binati niya ito't ilang sandali pa ay dumating na rin ang asawa na tulak-tulak an stroller ng anak ng mga ito.
DAHIL malalim na ang gabi ay hindi na matindi ang trapiko sa Maynila. It's past one A.M. when they reached Watanabe's residence. Binuksan ni Sage ang gate at nang ma-i-park niya ang sasakyan sa malawak na garahe ay hindi agad siya bumaba ng sasakyan. Napangisi siya sa naisip.
Sage locked the tall gate. Akmang pagbubuksan siya ng pinto nang i-lock niya ang sasakyan. Binuksan niya ang bintana ng sasakyan at dumungaw para halikan ito. Naguguluhan ma'y tumugon ito ng mas mapusok.
"Bakit hindi ka pa bumababa?" He asked in between their kisses. Lumayo siya at inayos ang upo.
"Can you act as if your an officer and you're catching me because of violating traffic laws?"
"R-really, sweetie?" He was flustered yet sounded real excited. They made love after they got back but she knew he wanted more than what they do on the bed. She wanted more as well.
"Yes. And you will punish me real hard... inside this wonderful sedan."
"Then open the damn door."
"Nah-ah, you should force me because I—"
Hindi niya natapos ang sasabihin nang hulihin nito ang batok niya at nilapit ang mukha rito. Para itong sinisilaban ng pagnanasang lumukob sa mga mata nito.
"Open the fucking door..." he ordered sensually.
She smirked and she unlocked the door. He immediately reclined the driver's seat and he went inside. Buong-lakas naman niya itong itinulak sa passenger's seat at pumatong dito nang makaupo ito.
"I changed my mind..."
She leisurely reclined his seat as she intently licked his lower lip.
"I'll just be your prostitute and you'll be my client. I will unleash the pokpok inside me."
She started grinding on top of him.
"Do you like it?"
Namumungay ang mga matang tumango ito.
She removed her pants and just left her maroon seamless cotton panty. She also removed her top, leaving her bra alone.
"Rachel, let's go to the bedroom..."
"Yes, after we're done in here, Sir."
She started dry humping on top of him while her hands unbuttoned his now dishevelled white polo shirt. Hinalik-halikan niya ang malapad nitong dibdib at sinimsim iyon. She moved so fast until she felt his pants became wet.
"You're so dirty, Sir. Why did you soil your pants?"
"Damn..."
Napatili siya nang sa isang iglap at magkapalit sila ng posisyon. Habang nagtatanggal ito ng pantalon ay dumapa siya.
"Spank me, Sir—"
He pulled down her underwear and she screamed sensually when he spanked her real hard twice. Then she groped her reddish butt cheeks as he shove his hard shaft inside her pulsating mound.
Ilang sandali pa matapos mapag-isa ang kanilang katawan ay hinihingal na tila lumulutang sila sa mga ulap.
Kinabukasan ay gumising siya nang maramdaman ang madulas na likidong bumubuhos sa bandang dibdib niya, pababa sa puson. She half-opened her eyes and saw Sage holding a small bottle of some oil.
"Good morning," she greeted blissfully. "Bakit may oil ka?"
"Good morning, sweetheart. Just relax. I will massage you. I know your body is tired."
Tama ang sinabi nito. Halos inumaga na silang nakatulog.
"Saan nga galing iyang oil?"
"It's always inside the car. I also have some in my bags, and— just stay still, sweetie. I'll massage you."
She had a clue why did he have that.
"Does it hurt?" pag-iiba nito sa usapan.
Umiling siya. "It was really, really pleasurable, hon," amin niya.
He kissed her lightly and started massaging her petite body.
Sa tuwing makikiliti siya ay hindi niya mapigilang humalinghing. Nang dumapa siya ay mas guminhawa ang pakiramdam niya. She then smirked when she glanced at Sage's shorts. He noticed he was already leaking because the tent was a bit wet.
"Hmm... Sage."
"Why? Madiin ba?"
"Can you massage my shoulder blades more?"
Agad itong tumalima at nang makalapit ay dinakma niya ang tent nito.
His groan sounded really sensual. "Reych..."
"I'd like to be oiled... and stretched."
He cursed out loud and she knew that would be a long day ahead for both of them.
A week after, Eclipse flew abroad for their schedule. Naiwan siya para alalayan ang brokenhearted niyang kaibigan.
Hanggang sa dumating na ang bakasyon ng Eclipse at handa na ang lahat para sa kasal nila.
Halatang kinakabahan si Sage habang hinihintay ang paglapit niya sa altar. The moment she caught his uneasy gazes, she smiled lovingly and he felt more relaxed. Nang makalapit ay tila silang dalawa na lamang ng lalaking pag-aalayan niya ng pag-ibig habambuhay ang nasa loob ng simbahan.
The wedding was solemn despite of having so many guests. Dahil parehas na bigatin ang pamilyang pinanggalingan ay marami-rami ang mga bisita at hindi niya inakalang tatahimik ang mga ito. O baka masyado lang silang inokupa ng sariling mundo nila ni Sage.
"Tumangkad ka, Reych," biro ni Sage nang alalayan siya papunta sa gitna ng altar.
Kunwaring bumusangot siya't huminto sa paglalakad "Hindi pantay ang polbo mo."
"This ain't powder, foundation ito."
"Ah, hindi pantay."
"Okay lang. Pagpapawisan din naman ako mamaya't huhulas ito."
"Dapat may baon kang baby oil, at ipahid mo sa likod mo nang hindi ka matuyuan ng pawis."
"You know where I use those oils, sweetie."
She exactly knew what he meant.
"Why did you keep quiet?"
"Ikakasal na talaga tayo..." She felt euphoric.
"Oo at humanda ka mamayang gabi."
"Ikaw ang humanda. Itatali kita—"
"You look so beautiful, my lovely bride."
She tried to suppress her smile but she couldn't sk she gave him her most sweetest smile.
"Let's make it fast. Gusto na kitang ma-solo."
"Ako rin." Ngumiti siya ng matamis. "And, Sage, honey..."
"Hmm?"
"You're so gorgeous." Tumikhim siya. "Ang swerte ko talaga. Daks ka pa."
Tumawa ito ng malakas at doon lang nila namalayang kanina pa pala sila nagbubulungan. Mabuti na lamang ay wala pang nakatutok na mikropono sa kanila.
They faced the altar and wholeheartedly exchanged their wedding vows.
Everything was just so perfect. The food, the wines, the visitors, the doves, the cake— all went well.
Kaya kahit napagod ay masayang-masaya pa rin si Rachel nang lulan na sila ng pribadong eroplanong magdadala sa kanila sa Japan. They planned to spend their honeymoon where everything had started.
"Why are you silent?" pukaw nito sa atensyon niya.
"Hmm... I'm just thinking if can we advance our honeymoon in here?"
"Sweetheart?"
"I mean, welcome to mile-high club!" The mile-high club is slang for the people who have had sexual intercourse on board an aircraft in flight. "You're going to be a pilot and I'll be your co-pilot... or flight attendant, or just a passen—"
"—or you'll be my wife and I'll be your husband," putol nito sa sasabihin niya.
Ngumiti siya at humilig sa dibdib nito. "That's my favorite role among all. We started from there, didn't we?"
"Yes, you were so young and rebellious."
"As if you weren't young back then."
He kissed the top of her head. "Let's not fight for tonight, my flight attendant."
Napahagikgik siya nang sinara nito ang mga kurtina. Alam naman niyang nasa kabila ang mga crew at lalapit lang sa tuwing tatawagin nila pero mas mabuti na ang nag-iingat kaya tinabing nila ang kurtina para matakpan ang kanilang pwesto.
"Captain, dalhin mo ako sa langit." Her voice was almost a whisper.
He smiled sexily and uttered, "Gladly obliged."
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