Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Silvestre Mansions ...

Jethro relaxed himself at the shower when he arrived at the mansion.

"Shit!." He cursed himself. He could not erase in his mind the scene that happened to them with Cassandra earlier. Their first meeting became a hot encounter. It was only the first time they had met but they immediately had a warm sharing with each other.

He turned on the shower again. He leaned against the roof and tasted the rush of water on his body. His body was hot still. His body does not lose the strange heat even when the water is frozen in the cold.

"Cassandra Jilonan. You're making my demon become stronger. You are very hard to resist ... Shit!" he gently stroked his hair. He sat down on the floor and closed his eyes.

Of all the women she bedded before both on the States and here she has never met anyone like Cassandra. It tested his temper and it made his arouse agile and pre-active. The woman had not done anything to him yet but he immediately thought about it. It has already broken its defenses. And he was willingly exchanging her the way the woman wanted to. He did not like what he did, he did not feel that it was just a pastime as he felt with other women. He was enjoying the moment he kissed and touched her. And he wanted to repeat the sweetness of its kiss.

After Jethro took a bath, he did not get dressed. He dried himself with the robe and escaped to the balcony. The night is very cold, timid and calm. But his ears wanted to hear Cassandra's strange growl as she imagined it lying on her bed.

Fuck! He went inside and took his package of cigarettes- imported. He returned to the balcony, leaned on the french-carved railings and lit the cigarette he was holding. He let out a puff of smoke into the air and then continued thinking.

Cassandra has been lingering through his mind ever since. When he was at his car he took off his borrowed t-shirt due to the flow of heat in his body. He knew he was hanging on to what they had done earlier when it pushed him. He was not done yet, his manhood was just beginning to harden and it was cut short. Gosh, he wouldn’t be quiet if he couldn’t release that.

He grabbed the ashtray and smoked a cigarette. One stick is enough for him. The house is quiet, he is sure that his mother and father are asleep in their respective rooms. The maids are also on their quarters. If he leaves now to go to town and go to the bar, he will definitely catch up with Julie, his entertainer. But his mind won't let him, he wants Cassandra to finish what they started. He wanted no other woman anymore. Cassandra's ways is enough for him. Its gaze, caress and smear on him was enough to melt his burning desire. The woman's charms melted his strict facade and gave him the most exciting thing ever other than sex. He felt something in between.

Jethro stand crossing his arms on his chest. He has already made up his mind. he will get Cassandra no matter what. He will take the woman's heart. He will kiss her and he will make her his own property. That way it would no longer deny him.

He knew it was urgent now especially since it would be evicted from their land. So he will grab this opportunity to park it in his condo unit. He will definitely allow it. That's beyond luxury and everything a woman desired. He knows what women wants and he is sure he can let Cassandra do what he does.

It was three days after she last met the man. Three days, since that warm encounter with the man, the strange rush of her emotions still does not subside.

She was even more discouraged for three days without Jethro making him feel better. Of course she knew that there was no certainty in her tactics but she still could not help but hope that the man would return.

From her deep thought she grinned at the chair. Her brother Carlos shouted. Why is it that lately they are always shouting every time they enter on their small hut.

"Cassie, Cassie ... There is a handsome creature looking for you outside. In a tuxedo and it looks like picked up the flowers she brought were so fresh." It even inhaled the air as if the statement was was headed.

"What do you mean wearing a tuxedo and carrying flowers?" Her forehead furrowed. She fanned the old newspaper she was holding in a busy pastime.

"That handsome man that came to us the other day. He is outside and looks like he is looking for you."

The energy in Cassandra's eyes and eyes suddenly popped up. She was confused. She does not know what to do. The man is here and he is back. It means what she did was a success.

"Sis wake up, the handsome man is outside. Won't you go to him?" The brother awakened her from the joy she felt. She looked at herself. She was wearing shorts. Three days of unwashed clothes partnered with slippers. Son of tofu! She was unprepared. This is what she will present to the man? Too embarrassing.

She unconditionally entered the room and changed her clothes. If only her Mother, who is currently shopping, would be here, she would have definitely scratched her side. She came out with a white t-shirt replaced, her short was shorter and her slippers bought from a sale in Divisoria in Manila. She even looked in the small mirror next to the altar to look at herself before exiting.

She met Jethro, standing in front of the sun. It seemed to ignore the heat at ten o'clock in the morning. She saw that his sweat was dripping but why did he still look so hot, and how delicious it was. She shook her brain to shorten the lust. Everywhere she looked at him today, the tide of perfection can be seen. Jethro, can be aligned with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and the Hemsworth brothers. It also smells good even if it is far away. She could not figure out if it existed to tempt women in the world or it was just born perfect in all physical and sexual aspects.

She swallowed the saliva that almost dripped into her mouth again. She walked straight forward. Shit! It made him smile. She almost stumbled on the rock there.

"H-hi." She greeted her. She squeezed a few strands of hair that escaped from her ponytail.

"Hi. You're alone? I can't see your Mom?" Has it ever been so curious to her. When they last met, it barely spoke and it just went through stare and physical.

"Ha ... Ahm, Mom went to the market. She will come home soon." It just nodded at her answer. He handed her the bouquet he was holding.

"For you. I don't know what your favorite flowers are, so I just put all the flowers I know."

She looked at the bouquet where the flowers were so beautiful. She's impressed.

"Thank you for this. You're still busy. By the way, you can go inside to get some juice or any drink." he did not refuse her and followed her inside. Her brother brought at the nearby store soft drinks and coco bread to serve for the man.

As they sat facing each other in the mocking chair they could not help but glance at each other. Steal gazes then quickly looks away. Until she decided to open the conversation

"What can I do for you Mr. Silvestre? Except for the drink I mean."

"No don't mind. I just came here to say hello and thank your Mom for letting me stay."

"It's okay. It's obvious that we really helped those in need and in distress." He emphasized the word trying to emphasize something.

"So how are you? I mean how are you here at Hacie?"

"If that is your goal. I will tell you frankly that all the people here in Hacie are sad. They will not accept that they will leave here unconditionally." She answered promptly. Of course if he wants to get inside the man he has to say the sentiment of the people.

"Eh you? Haven't you feel the same? Aren't you sad that we will sell this land."

"Do I have the right to protest? Of course I am one of those who are sad that this land will be sold. I grew up here and live here for almost all my life ... so-" she interrupted. She could not tell him her plan. "Are you really just greeting me Mr. Silvestre or do you have something else you want to tell me?" She played everything. She seemed to have another motive for the man to be in her presence right now. It will not just show up and carry flowers without something plan in mind.

"I didn't know that your eyes were so beautiful Ms. Jilonan. It was twinkling and blinding me out." That was too exaggerated but she was blushing deep inside.

"Is that a compliment or an insult?"

"No, that's a compliment. Anyway, where will you be going when this land will be sold?" Cassandra could not defend her question. They have nowhere else to go. She just hopes to catch the man in her plans. And good thing that it looks like it's getting closer to him now.

"We haven't decided yet. Just like anyone else here we also have no other place to run. My father's families are far enough and as for my mother's side we also can't come. So we will stick to this place for now until It's time to dump us and move on. "

"You're sweet and charming Cassandra. And using that charm you could be anyone's man. Maybe you can be someone's man."

"What did you mean?" She was confused.

"Nothing, i just said you look pretty and captivating for a provincial woman."

"You humour me too much Mr. Silvestre. Maybe, you're just playing ball with me." She smiled alluringly and she was also keeping up with its functions.

"The flowers you put aside are beautiful. The flowers bow their heads and worship you like a queen." Is it just her or does the man seem sweet and talkative to her now. His words were very unpredictable and that was exacerbating her abnormal heartbeat. It looks like a sack that encloses with a drawstring.

"You got me there Mr. Silvestre. You know how to look really good." If he knows how to put love in words, she knows better. "You are attractive as well Mr. Silvestre. You have an aura like that of a pleasuring Greek-god." He said half-baked. Half is true and half is spinning.

"I must say I felt proud Ms. Cassandra. I mean, a goddess like you only suits a god like me, is’nt it? I could give you the Olympus if you wanted to."

"Neither the Olympus or heaven I need. I have something else Mr. Silvestre that I wants and I bet you can't give that." She winked in match her signature lip bite. Shit! She is becoming really flirtatious because of this man.

"Tell me Cassandra, tell me. You never talked to a Silvestre before right?" She did not answer. "Then there's one thing you should know. I can give you all the things you want. Anything tangible and untangible if you like." He easily gets the last word. She smiled on the back of her mind.

"You can't give that to me Mr. Silvestre. Yes, you can do it but I guess you will be afraid to find out. Anyway, we don't know each other very well. We just had that encounter and we haven't figure out each other's life yet. "So you can't just give me what I ask for."

"Do you really think I came here empty handed sweetheart? I want to invite you Cassandra out. I want to know you. I want to know everything about you." Cassandra could not help but smile secretly. he called her sweetheart, she's totally blushing. Shit! she seems to be in love with this crazy.

"Aren't you afraid of me?" she asked calmly.

"Is there anything i have to be afraid of? You're sincere, sweet and most especially you’re testing my everything."

"I was flattered Mr. Silvestre. But aren't you afraid to socialize with someone like me?"

"Why should I be afraid?" It’s a direct answer.

"I could be using you to gain money or to have a wealthy life, didn't you think of that?"

"You're face shouts sincerity and innocence Cassandra."

"You never knew I am just acting to get your attention."

"Well, if you're just playing a role, then it's effective, because you got my attention. Only countless women could turn my head on sweetheart. And you are on the frontline of the list."

"What if I told you I was just approaching because I have something important to get from you. Would you still be doing this?" She saw him pause.

"Cassandra, you're really something else. You never fail to surprise me every minute." Jethro smiled at her. He wanted to feel the chest at the speed of his heartbeat. "If you were just acting Cassandra, then I would love to be part of your script. I'll be you're hero and we will end this tale with a kiss." Shit! This is bad ... Cassandra's heart is already sad. She did not prepare for that young man's line.

Jethro's face got closer and closer to her. He leaned over and raised her hand to the small table to reach her lips. She closed her eyes to enjoy the imminent touch of his kiss on her lips.

"Sis, are you?" She almost fell off the chair when she heard her brother's voice. They settled down with each other.

"How long have you been there?"

"I just arrived. I'm sorry if it took me a while, Aunt Ising ran out of soft drinks so I went to Aunt Cora." She handed her the bottle and a plastic full of coco bread. She handed it to Jethro. She did not see the man disliked it unlike before, he even consumed three coco breads and two glasses of soft drinks.

In a few minutes her mother came. Jethro give her Mom a hand. They laid it in the kitchen.

Out of the corner of her eye she was just watching Jethro's movements. She smiled and miraculously kissed her mother. Did she think business tycoons could not handle and behave rudely. Se poked himself. She can't fall in love with it. She did not come home to replace the man with Julius. She is here to remedy the wound in her heart and rescue the land. She could not enter the twinkling of annoyance with the handsome Silvestre.

"It's good that you're here Sir, I thought you would never come back."

"Just call me Jethro. We and your daughter are on the same age." It turned to him.

"Oh okay, Jethro. Why did you came here? Do you have a land buyer with you?" Her mother's voice growled slowly.

"Nothing. I came here to fetch Cassandra. I would like to let you know if I can invite her out. I mean, as the owner of this land I want to know from her what are the good things to be proud of here on the farm so that I can use it to possible buyers and because she told me that you have been living here for a long time, I want her to talk about Hacie. " She wanted to think that the man was just making excuses because the truth was that he really wanted to be with him and be alone, but she overcame the expectation.

"You know, maybe our locals are upset with you son, right?"

"We definitely knew that."

"But why do you still trust one of the locals? Aren't you afraid that my daughter will sabotage this land." He stopped for a moment before speaking again.

"I am well aware of that. But I am sure she will not do that. I know you raised your child well. And one more thing, you knew already that I was the son of the owner of this land but you are still kind to me the other day. And besides, I don't tend to forget gratitude, so I'm here to invite Cassandra to come out so I can be thankful. " he knows how to convince her mother.

"And why my son?" Her mother seems to have been a detective. "Did you know you were the first man to invite her out. And it’s crazy to think, my daughter is nothing short but ordinary. We here in Hacie, has never heard of a Silvestre inviting my daughter."

"Don't say that. We are still normal people. And besides, I saw Cassandra that she can be trusted." Her mother nodded without hesitation. It seemed to impress the lady with what the man was saying.

"Cass, he is inviting you to go out. Won't you even get dressed. It would be embarrassing for Jethro if you let him wait too long."

"Yes Mom." Undoubtedly she hurried to the bedroom. Will she narrow it down when grace comes to her voluntarily. This is her chance to get into its life.

Just a little acting and she will be able to divert his attention from the wedding. As long as she was breathing she would stop the man from walking to the altar. She will save her heart and land even if she hurts his fiance.