I was answering some queries in my Instagram for the pass that I was alone. Nakarinig ako ng mga yabag mula sa hagdanan. I raised my head and saw Hellios descending down the stairs.
He was fresh with his faded denim jeans. May punit ito sa may badang tuhod na sa tingin ko ay disenyo na talaga ng pantalon. I’ve always seen him wearing black shirts. Kaya naman ngayong puting round neck na bahagyang hapit sa katawan njya ang suot niya ay hindi ko mapigilan ang hangaan siya.
Why does he even look better and more handsome with that white shirt on? At saka bakit sa kabila ng napakarami niyang tattoo ay malinis pa rin siya tingnan? If I’d to choose, I don’t think I want those inks to be removed from his skin.
Titig na titig ako sa kaniya hanggang sa maupo siya sa tabi ko. I was expecting him to sit on the couch across me. Ganoon na lang ang pagragasa ng kaba sa dibdib ko nang magdikit ang mga braso namin. His shower scent immediately lingered in my nose.
Nilingon niya ako. “Hindi pa bumabalik si Mama mula kanina?”
Umiling ako. He nodded his head and slightly licked his lower lip. Kusang bumaba ang mga mata ko roon. The memory of us accidentally kissed inside his car slammed my head all of a sudden. Para bang ipinapaalala sa akin ang hiya na nararamdaman ko nung mga sandaling ‘yon.
I can even remember what he said that time. That I made him like me despite our differences. Gusto kong itanong kung ano ang ibig niya sabihin doon. In what way did he like me? Paanong gusto? Gusto niya ako bilang isang tao?
O, gusto niya ako bilang isang babae?
“Stop staring at my lips. I won’t kiss you again unless it’s an accident.”
Lumabi ako matapos ko mag-angat ng tingin sa kaniya. There’s a playful smirk rolling across his lips. Halatang inaasar niya ako sa pamamagitan ng ngiti na ‘yon.
“Eh ‘di inamin mo rin na sinadya mong halikan ako.”
“I didn’t do it intentionally, Chloe. That kiss was really an accident. I ain’t the type of man who likes to steal kisses. Kusa ‘yong ibinibigay sa akin, hindi na kailangan nakawin pa.”
Sumama ang tingin ko sa kaniya. I’m already hearing too much. Baka mamaya ay kung ano pa ang sabihin niya sa akin at hindi pa matanggap ng isip ko.
“I told you that it’s a sin.”
Bahagya niya akong iniharap sa akin ang katawan niya, halatang interesado sa kung ano mang sasabihin ko.
“Just because we did it out of love?”
“Yes.”
He chuckled. The sound of his laugh was too masculine.
“Then think that the kiss came first. Love will be to follow.”
Our eyes became in contact for nearly a minute. Sa bawat titigan namin, pakiramdam ko ay may gusto siyang sabihin sa akin na hindi niya naman magawa. I feel like something is holding him back.
“Hellios, if that kiss was just a joke for you, it’s not for me. It’s my first kiss. Mahalaga sa akin ‘yon—”
“Mahalaga rin sa akin ang unang halik mo, Chloe.”
Natigilan ako, literal na umawang ang labi. Muli kaming nagkatinginan ngunit sa huli, siya rin ang nag-iwas. Samantalang ako, nakasunod pa rin ang mga mata ko sa kaniya.
“But if you think I’m responsible for having your first kiss, then I’ll take the full responsibility.”
Lalong nangunot ang noo ko sinabi niya. “What do you mean?”
BINABASA MO ANG
Suarez Empire Series 1: My Heaven In Hell
General FictionShe's a servant of the church with pure and innocent heart. He's a badass tattooed man. An Atheist. Will their different beliefs become a hindrance to their love? - Published under KPub PH.
