Sunday
We were on our way home to Laguna. And Bram was napping. His head was on my lap. I was just reading my social media newsfeed when I saw a 3-month on-line leadership program that could be helpful to Bram. I checked the details and it showed a collaboration with a university in Singapore. .
I looked at Bram and he was still asleep. I would mention this to him later. We left the resort after breakfast. And now we were entering the main gate of our village. I checked the time on my phone and it showed ten o’clock in the morning.
When we got inside, Bram went straight to our bedroom and laid down in a prone position. I sat on my dresser chair and brushed my hair. I suddenly remembered the message of Aunt Calla. I tapped it open and read her message again.
Aunt Calla: Dear if you will visit your OB-GYN again can you drop by my condo? I just want to catch up. I want to apologize about leaving you alone at our table in the induction party.
I sighed before I typed in my reply.
Me: Sorry for the late reply. Sure, my next Doctor’s visit will be on March 5.
Then I saw that she was typing her reply. I was surprised by her quick reply.
Aunt Calla: I heard you had your period. Are you still bleeding? I would be over the moon if you get pregnant!
I paused and gave out a heavy sigh after reading her message. The pressure of the contract was weighing me down.
Me: It’s the fourth day of my period today. My menstrual flow is not heavy just like my mom’s when she was my age.
Aunt Calla: Dear, I’m sorry if I’m being intrusive. I just missed talking to you. Just let me know if you’re around my area so we could meet.
Me: Yes Aunt Calla. I’ll let you know.
Monday
The next day Bram’s blaring alarm woke me up. I did not move because I was still sleepy. I closed my eyes again when I felt him move. He turned off his alarm. I was facing the opposite direction so he could not see if I was awake or not. And then I felt his hand inside my silk top, he cupped my right breast.
“Bram, come on, I still want to sleep,” I told him without opening my eyes.
He kissed my right shoulder, “What do you think of having sex during your period? Is it still disgusting?”
“Do you have to ask me this now?” I asked him, irritated.
“Yup,” Bram answered quickly.
I sighed and turned to face him, “Well, it felt weird and a little painful but it was okay.”
Bram just nodded, “Come on then! Let’s do it again in the shower.”
“What is with you, why do you prefer doing it there?” I asked. His right cheek was now resting near my right breast.
“I just love doing it with you in there,” Bram said, looking directly into my eyes.
“Are you pulling my leg?” I asked him with a smile.
“No,” Bram answered, “And I also want to irritate you this early, so come on!”
I gasped because he went out of the bed and scooped me up, “Bram, stop! It’s too early!” I scolded him.
But he did not listen to me. Instead he kissed me full in the mouth as we went inside the bathroom. Then he put me down and locked the door, “I hate Mondays, Emma. So I’m taking you to my office today, as my motivation.”
We just stared at each other for a moment then I smiled at him. I remembered my promise to his mom, “Well then, let’s take our clothes off.”
RGC Building
When we arrived at Bram’s office, his room smelled so good and was very clean. There was a pile of folders on his desk. I sat on the long sofa and watched Bram and Archie go about their office routine. Chantal was just outside Bram’s office door waiting for me.
“Your breakfast is ready, sir,” Archie told Bram.
“Thank you, Archie,” Bram responded as he removed his coat, “Can you make us some coffee, please?”
“Right away, sir,” Archie responded.
He went out for a while and when he came back he was pushing the coffee cart. Trailing behind him were two other guys pushing a food cart and carrying two foldable tables. They set up the two tables and arranged our food while Archie made some coffee. I glanced at Bram while I waited for the coffee. He was already scanning the contents of the folders on his desk.
“The coffee is ready, sir,” Archie told us.
“Thank you, Archie,” Bram said without looking at Archie, “You and Chantal can have your breakfast too.”
“I already ate breakfast, sir, thank you,” Archie explained.
“Great!” Bram commented, “That would be all for now, give us thirty minutes please.”
“Certainly, sir,” Archie bowed slightly then went out.
Bram stood up and removed the cover of his food. He looked like his mind was somewhere else, “Are you okay?” I asked him.
He did not answer. He just massaged his forehead, “Let’s eat, it’s going to be a long day for me.”
While Bram worked at his office I ended up touring the entire building again. This time I wanted to see their company clinic. I had a little chat with the nurse then we headed to the building cafeteria.
“Madam Calla called, Ma’am,” Chantal said to me while we were walking in the hallway.
I got my phone from my handbag and checked my notifications. I dialed Aunt Calla’s number once I was seated in the cafeteria. She answered on the first ring.
“Hello, darling!” Aunt Calla greeted me, “I heard you’re in the area. We need to talk, can I pick you up?”
“I will need to tell Bram first, Aunt Calla,” I told her.
“Of course, dear,” Aunt Calla responded, “I have prepared lunch for you and Bram.”
“That’s sweet of you,” I commented, “I’ll call you once I told Bram.”
Bram was having a lunch meeting in the conference room so I ended up going to Aunt Calla’s place alone. She prepared a delicious beef Morcon. It was made with beef frank, dill pickle, carrot, and boiled egg slices rolled in a thinly sliced steak. The stuffing was arranged in the center of the roll.
“I’m sorry I left you at our table, Emma,” Aunt Calla told me after we prayed for our meal.
“It’s okay,” I said with a small smile.
“Credence was so furious that she called me after the event,” Aunt Calla continued.
“Oh, I did not know that,” I commented, surprised with the information.
“Well, Alicia was not allowed to come near you so it was my fault,” Aunt Calla explained, “I’m so sorry, Emma.”
“It’s all right, Aunt Calla,” I said and gave her a reassuring smile.
“Don’t worry it will not happen again, I promise,” Aunt Calla said.
I just answered her with a nod. Then I changed the topic by asking about her agency and her models. After we finished our tea Aunt Calla allowed me to take a nap. Bram was the one who woke me up. I sat up and looked out the window, it was dark outside. I fixed my hair for a bit and covered my face with my hands.
“Did you have a bad dream?” Bram asked. He was standing at the left side of the bed.
“Yeah,” I answered him. I dangled my feet on the left side of the bed.
“What is it about?” Bram asked curiously. I glanced up to him and we stared at each other for a moment.
“Alicia saying to me that you called me a gold digger,” I told Bram without blinking.