Chapter 9: The Tickling

NATALIA

THAT STUPID WOMAN!

Shameless! Shameless indeed! Grr!

I feel so ashamed because she didn't completely kiss me! Instead, she just made me stand up properly, as if what happened did not affect her, as if there was no spark! There was, right? Ah, she is so annoying! Ugh!

I really thought that was it. The proximity, just inches apart!Then she'll just say, "Sorry?"

I freaking hate you, July!

‘Because you’re expectant!’ Yes, brain, I was so expectant that she would kiss me right there.

Is it bad to dream of being kissed by her? Wait, what? I? Natalia Aquino slash the sexy and beautiful daughter of the president, dream of being kissed by that gorgeous agent? No! I must be insane! Egrr...

I don’t feel well. Can someone explain this? I'm really confused by how I feel. Fortunately, the surroundings are quiet and no one is making noise in the car. I don’t want to hear any noise right now because I am so pissed off. 

We just quietly made our way to the hotel we had reserved where we would stay here in Iligan for a few days.

I was lost in my thoughts and was still irritated by how I felt from the ‘almost’ kissing scene we had with the agent. My god, I feel like pouring a bottle of wine at this time.

Yeah, that's the first thing I'll do when we land at the hotel later. I will get drunk and enjoy it. I will never forget the shameless flipping of my stomach and the intense impact of her brown eyes and the thrill I feel every time I see July.

‘I warned you!’ Yes, brain. I will follow you. Don't worry! Hey, just trust me, okay?

~*~

IN THE HOTEL…

"Miss Aquino?" calls to my attention a beautiful lady. I was still a little annoyed by what happened earlier, but then I saw this gorgeous view and I am back to my old self. "Sorry to interrupt, but I'm the head producer slash host of "Where to Travel in the Freelipinas?" The president hired us to cover your escapades and tour all over the country for its promotion, because he said that's also what you want. "

I raised an eyebrow at what she said. Yes, I told Dad about this, but the fact that he interfered again made me a bit irritated. That meddlesome old man! But anyway, she sent a beautiful producer, so I guess that’s fine. What was her name again?

"What's your name?" I asked her directly.

I saw that she seemed to be intimidated by me, and I couldn't help but smirk because of that. I know that many have been intimidated by me. Well, who wouldn't? I am the only good daughter of the long time president here in Freelipinas. They know that what power my father has, I also have. Or even more so, because my kind father couldn't stand me. *evil laugh*

By the way, "Where to Travel in the Freelipinas?" is one of the most popular entertainment shows here in the country. This is their specialty: looking for and advertising the best travel spots in the country. Their agenda is clear as it is based on the name of the show. So, this is the host, huh?

"A-ahh, I-I'm Jacquilyn Gomez and this is my staff, Andres as my camera man and assistant, Allou," I heard her say and pointed at her comrades in the back, whom I just noticed now.

My colleagues also got out of the car and were waiting behind me. Of course, my guards were all on the watch, and I could clearly see out of the corner of my eyes that the sexy lady guard was standing nearby.

Woah? What do I do now? I just complimented her again! Hey, this has to end.

"Okay," I said, uninterested. I'm itching to get to my room and be away from their presence, especially in July's sight. There’s a mess in my mind because of her. "Let's talk later, Jacqui. I'll just call you," I said to her and quickly left.

I hurried into the presidential suite we had reserved and locked myself in the bedroom. I have no plans to have lunch because I feel like I'm fainting and just want to rest from everything that happened to me today.

I need to get away from these perplexing emotions.Haaaa! It's revolting.I will just go to sleep first. And with that, I fell asleep, not minding if my guards were still watching over me. Well, it’s their job. They already know what they have to do. It's up to them.

~*~

JULY

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" I asked Jacqui. 

I escaped to their room when I got assurance that Natalia was okay in hers. After all, the four guards were also there, and so far there was no danger alert, so I decided to talk to Jacqui first. I can't believe they are here. I didn't ask for back up.

"Chief sent us. He said that it would be better if we had a lot of people watching over the princess," she replied, as she continued fidding on her laptop. I peeked at the monitor.

"Is that Natalia's room and the presidential suite?" I asked in shock. She just grinned.

"Bright idea, right?" she replied.

I just nodded. It's better to have hidden cameras placed in their suite for close monitoring. This is how we work. We don’t want to miss anything.

"But I didn't ask for back up..." I changed the subject and stepped aside from her seat.

I looked at her laptop monitor and my eyes seemed to have a mind of their own and went to the particular square of the monitor. The one in Natalia's room. The angelic face of this peacefully sleeping brat can be clearly seen from here.

"Juls? Hey!" Jacqui was calling me out.

"That hurts! Why are you striking my nape?" Annoyed, I turned to her.

"Because I've been talking here but you're not listening." She raised an eyebrow and looked at me intently.

Really? She was talking? Why didn't I hear anything? Tsk. Tsk. What is going on with me?

"What did you say again?" I asked again and glanced at the monitor.

This time, Nat moved and turned to the other side. I could see her face better because the view is now very favorable to this side of the camera.

"Oh, close your mouth because your saliva is dripping from looking at Natalia!"

"Me?!" I answered in an exaggerated tone. "Hey girl, I'm not ogling at that b*tch!"

"Ow, defensive..." She teased me.

"Stop it, Jacqui. She is not my type."

She raised an eyebrow at me. "Really?"

"Oh, why don’t you believe me, woman?"

"Seriously, best? Natalia is so beautiful. I'm really straight, but I admit I'm super attracted to her. And you, my super straight friend." I raised an eyebrow at what she said.

"Super—"

"Hep! I'm not done yet. I said, super straight. Straight boy!" She added and burst out laughing. I frowned and frowned while looking at her.

"That's funny, best. It really is. Ha. Ha," I said, my poker face on. She didn't stop laughing, and she was getting on my nerves. My best friend knows how to really annoy me.

"You don’t really find her beautiful?" she asked when she finished laughing.

"No."

"Why?"

"Just because."

"Don't tell me you didn't find her sexy?"

"Quite."

"So, that means you found her hot?"

"Quite."

"Isn't she gorgeous?"

"Yeah."

"Do you find her attractive?"

"Yes."

"So, she's beautiful?"

"Definitely."

"Prospect girlfriend?"

"Possible."

"Do you like her?"

"Yes."

"Do you want her to be your mate?"

"Absolutely."

"Caught you, bitch!"

For fucks' sake!

"Jacqui! You tricked me! That wasn't true!" The woman caught my true feelings. Jacqui, you're a jerk! Oh sh*t! What did I just say?

I grabbed Jacqui to kill with tickle, but she ran fast where I couldn't reach her. Jacqui hates being tickled. She’s a ticklish woman.

"You'll pay! Come here!" I caught her. Payback time!

We were like that for, I don't know how long, till I caught Jacqui, pinning her on the couch, and I kept tickling her. There was a struggle, but she couldn't get away from me because I was stronger than she. I'm her alpha, anyway.

"Oh god. Pleaseee... Gosh, July! Stoppp!"

I'm loving it. I will not listen to her pleading. It's her fault anyway.

"You're a naughty girl. I will make sure to punish you," I told her, plastering a smirk on my face.

She was still laughing hard while I was still tickling her. Jacqui knew I wouldn't stop it even if she cried and begged.

"What the hell are you doing?!" I heard that familiar voice.

‘Uh-oh. Trouble. Trouble. Trouble,’ my wolf warned.

And like in the movies, I turned in slow motion to the speaker and just to see the furious face of the dragon queen, I mean, the kind princess. I am screwed. I couldn't move from Jac's top because I was so stunned.