MARIAM'S POV
THE NEXT MORNING I woke up because of the sun's rays touching my skin. I immediately stretched and when I noticed that I was not in our house and I was wearing different clothes, I suddenly sat up from lying down!
"W-where am I?? W-what happened??!" I screamed!
My eyes turned to the doorknob that was currently moving, signaling that someone was opening it. I didn't blink because I chose to look out for the person behind why I'm here.
When the door opened I jumped back in shock when I saw Sir Airroz as soon as the door opened!
"Don't come any closer!!" I shouted as I pointed at him!
I retreated even more while sitting on the bed towards the headboard of the large bed when he came closer to me.
"You're in my property, woman. You can't dictate what I have to do because, obviously, you should be the one following my orders," he said and brought his body closer to me.
I bit my lower lip then felt my tears stream down my cheeks. I saw the confusion in his eyes but I immediately moved my eyes far from him because honestly, I can't look at him properly due to the sin that we had shared together last night.
I remember everything that happened in the public comfort room of that club and I feel so impure because of what happened last night.
The only thing I can't remember is how I got here when Sir Airroz left that club before me.
"W-what happened??" I lied as my tears slowly fell down my cheeks.
I couldn't stop crying because I was angry with myself. He is married and I know what happened between us was a sin. I need to get out of here because it's not nice to see me here when he's already married.
"Don't lie. I know that you remember everything," he said while looking at my lips.
"F-forget what happened between the two of us. It's a sin," I said bowing down even though I knew he didn't like not looking at him whenever someone talks to him.
He sighed then looked away from me then spoke.
"Your reaction the way I inserted my finger on your womanhood is still vivid in my mind. Your moan is still audible in my ears. Now, tell me, how can I forget that?" he said while crossing his arms.
I quickly stood up and wiped the tears falling down my cheeks then gathered the strength to slap him!
"I know I was hasty in the decision I made, Sir. But the words you are saying are rude so stop it," I said then wiped my tears.
Every word he says is belittling me and I know for myself that I don't deserve it and no one deserves to be told that.
He was momentarily stunned by what I said and sighed before speaking again, "Alright, I'm sorry," he said.
"I'm leaving, Sir. Maybe my siblings are looking for me," I said then got up from sitting on the bed and took my things.
"Mind to have a breakfast with me before you go?" this question caused me to shake my head.
"No, maybe my siblings haven't eaten yet," I said then gave him a forced smile.
My sisters are definitely worried about me. We don't have cellphones to update each other so they must be worried.
"I'll bring you home, then," he said.
"No----"
I didn't finish what I had to say when he suddenly spoke again and interrupted me.
"Stop refusing my suggestions, woman. I'll bring you home and you can't stop me from doing it," he said covering my lips.
I didn't bother to speak anymore and walked out from the bedroom then followed him.
His house is so big! I don't think it's appropriate to call it a house when it looks like a mansion!
"Hop in," he said after he warmed up the engine of his car causing me to enter his fancy car.
"Just drop me off at the other side of your alley, Sir," I uttered then bit my lower lip because of the nervousness that I feel.
"No," he authoritatively said.
I sighed then gently touched my heart before speaking again, "Sir, please remember that you have a wife. I don't want to be the reason for your break up and it's not good to see you driving me home when you're married," I said.
A few seconds of silence prevailed between the two of us then he braked his car, "Get out!" he shouted which was the reason for my surprise.
Why is he like this? His mood is different. I don't know where I will position myself with him.
"I-I'm sorry," I said and was about to leave his car when he spoke again causing me to stop.
"Stop talking about my wife especially when I didn't tell you," he uttered.
I immediately got out of his car and didn't even bother to turn to him. I'm very upset. I didn't do anything bad to him for him to yell at me!
I decided to ride a jeep. It's good that I have some money so I can pay the driver.
When I arrived at our barangay, I immediately noticed the way our neighbors looked at me. Maybe it's because I'm wearing pajamas that the only people who can afford it are those rich people.
Maybe they are wondering why I am wearing this when the weather is so hot. The dress I'm wearing has long sleeves and it's big on me because I think it belongs to Sir Airroz while my bottoms are like pajamas. They are black in color and I can't deny that they feel really warm.
"Sister!!! We were still worried about you last night! Kuya Yrac almost didn't sleep waiting for you to come!" Fern said when I arrived in front of our house.
I heard heavy footsteps as if that person was chasing someone and I was surprised when Yrac ran to me then gave me a tight hug.
"What happened???! Does anything hurt??" he asked after he hugged me and looked at my face.
I saw Yrac frown when his eyes landed on my clothes. He was about to speak when I suddenly interrupted what he was about to say and changed the subject.
"Have you eaten yet, Fern? Is Chesca there?" I ask.
I'm not ready to talk about what happened between Sir Airroz and me. I'm not ready to cry again because of the stupid thing I did.
"She's still inside, sister. He's still sleeping because he hasn't slept since last night either," Fern said with a snort, causing me to hold my breath because I was annoyed with myself.
"Let's eat," Yrac uttered then escorted me as we all enter our small house.
Yrac's aura was still different as if he was looking for answers to his questions in his mind.
I ignored that thought and woke up Chesca. I kissed her on her forehead causing her to wake up.
"Sister!!!" he shouted after rubbing his eyes and hugging me tightly.
I also hugged her back and I could feel her sobbing, which made me caress her back.
"S-sister... I thought you left us," Chesca sobbed, causing my tears to fall as well.
I brought her to me then I touched her cheeks, "Sister can't leave you. You will always remember that I love you and I can't trade you for anything and anyone," I assured her while wiping the tears from her cheek.
Silence prevailed between all of us, causing me to speak again, "Let's eat?" I asked enthusiastically.
"Let's go! Let's eat, sister!!" Fern said causing me to laugh.
As long as it's food, this sibling of mine won't be late. I shook my head and supported Chesca to our small table, then helped Yrac, who was frowning, in placing the plates on our small table.
"Are you all right, Yrac?" I asked worriedly.
"Hmmm," he answered as he frowned.
"Do you have a problem?" I asked while frowning.
If he has a problem with me, he should be saying that he doesn't act like I'm not in front of him. It's so annoying when someone you want to talk to ignores you.
"Nothing. Let's eat," he uttered that made me feel discombobulate upon his actions and the way he answers.
I bit my lower lip then heaved a deep breath before I joined them as they eat. For the nth time, silence dominated us.
I just continued eating while watching my siblings ea their food.. It's a good thing they don't notice Yrac's treatment to me because when they find out, they will surely question me again.
"W-what time do you come to the company, Yrac?" I broke the silence.
"Eight o'clock," he said.
"Let's go together? We have the same work hours," I tried to smile.
He sighed and dropped his spoon on the table causing it to make a noise.
"I have something to do before I go in. You go first," he also tried to smile.
"I'm leaving. Brother Yrac still needs to do something," he informed my siblings with a smile.
"Thank you, Big Brother!" my sisters said at the same time.
She ruffled Fern and Chesca's hair a little before leaving our little home. I was trying to stop myself from crying but I didn't win because I felt tears rolling down my cheeks.
Why is he ignoring me? Did I do something wrong for him to treat me like this?
"Sister, why are you crying?" Chesca asked innocently.
I immediately wiped my tears and smiled at him before I speak gain.
"It's nothing. I just missed you," I tried to smile.
WHEN I got dressed, I immediately said goodbye to my siblings and left Fern with our youngest sister, Chesca, before I leave.
I don't know if I still have a face to show to Sir Airroz and even to his wife because of what happened between the two of us. I am angry with myself because I gave in to the call of the flesh before I thought that I still have siblings that I needed to be taken care of and given attention to before anything else.
When I arrived at our locker room, Andrea and Rebecca immediately caught my eyes. I have to admit, I felt a little smug because they left me in the club, "Sissy!!!" Andrea shouted causing me to focus my eyes even more on her and Rebecca.
"Sorry about last night!! Our biys picked us up and we were already very drunk. I'm really sorry!" Andrea said while Rebecca was nodding her head in agreement with what Andrea said.
"It's fine," I tried to smile.
"Sorry, sis!! I feel that you are mad on us, so I'm really sorry," Rebecca apologized.
"I know you didn't mean it. It's fine, the important thing is that the three of us are safe," I said with a smile.
The three of us had a little discussion before we decided to go to our chosen jobs. I am changing areas with Andrea because right now I am still not ready to see Sir Airroz because I know that I have sinned against his wife and the Lord.
When I finished cleaning my area, I was about to go to our locker when suddenly I heard a loud bang in our department, which made me peek in there. I saw all the employees even Yrac and Rebecca.
"What the hell was that Ms. Sabuco?! You're just going to clean my penthouse but yet you didn't clean it properly?! Huh! Stupid m*therfucker!" Sir Airroz shouted at Andrea!
"I-I'm sorry, Mr. Almojera," Andrea said tearfully.
"Why aren't you all complete?! Where are the others?!" he asked.
"They're still in the designated area, Sir," Rebecca said, but you could hear the fear in her voice.
"D*mn it!! What kind of department do you have?! Irresponsible employees!!" he shouted then kicked the chair causing it to fall over.
"I don't think your treatment for your employees is still right, Sir," I said when I could no longer contain myself.
"And who the earth are y---," he couldn't finish what he was supposed to say when he suddenly turned to me and saw me causing his face expression to change.
TO BE CONTINUED