The Magnetic: Loving the Ice Man

Chapter 8

Chapter 8: "He is my first morning thought, the last evening sigh, and every goddamn thing in between."

I enjoyed everything we did in New Orleans. Even our stroll down the street of Bourbon Street was significant for me. On our last night in New Orleans, we decided to just stay in our hotel and watch the Bourbon Street from our balcony. 

"How I wish we could stay here longer," I uttered.

"We can stay longer if you want. We can just visit LA next time."

After New Orleans, we'll go to LA and visit some of his relatives and friends before we fly back to the Philippines. 

Napatingin ako sa kanya. "Lovey, hindi pwede. Alam na ng kababata mo na pupunta ka sa engagement party niya, diba?"

He just pursed his lips then played with my hand mindlessly. 

Smiling, I leaned my head on his shoulder. "We can always come back here. Pero yung engagement party ng friend mo, once lang iyon. You need to be there."

Sighing, he kissed the back of my hand. "Dance with me, Love."

Amused, I turned my gaze towards him. With a charming smile on his face, he rose from his seat and guided me to the balcony where the music could be heard. He then positioned my arms around the back of his neck, and his arms securely encircled my waist.

"We're seriously dancing here?" 

He just tilted his head. I laughed and drew nearer to him while swaying with him.

"Have I told you how much I love your spontaneity?" I uttered, gazing into his eyes.

The corner of his mouth moved up. With Calem, actions speak louder than words. Hinapit niya ako at dinampian ng halik sa noo. Ganito siya kalambing, and I feel lucky that he only shows this side of him to me. Exhaling, I leaned my head against his chest and closed my eyes. 

"Love," I called softly.

"Hmm?"

"This is so romantic. Kaso panira yung pj ko!" I blurted out, laughing.

He just laughed and hugged me.

Sighing, I checked the time and groaned as I realized that it was half past 1 in the morning. I had been tossing and turning as sleep continued to elude me. Masyado yata akong pinakilig ni Calem kanina kaya hindi ako makatulog. Bigla akong napangiti ng maalala ang pagsayaw namin kanina sa balcony. 

Iyon ba talaga ang dahilan, Sam? O baka naman hindi ka kuntento sa smack sa lips na ibinigay niya sa'yo?

I bit my lower lip. Honestly, I wanted more, and he obviously did, too. Pero hindi ko alam kung bakit sobrang kapit ng self-control niya. Alam ko naman na malaki ang respeto niya sa akin kaya kahit nandito kami sa ibang bansa ng kaming dalawa lang ay lagi siyang dumidistansiya kapag nawawala na ang kontrol niya. 

Bigla akong napabangon ng marinig ang mahihinang kaluskos sa labas ng kwarto ko. Inayos ko ang buhok at lumabas. I found him pouring liquor into a glass.

"Can't sleep?" he asked, seemingly unsurprised that I was still awake. 

I nodded, walking towards him. 

"Red wine?" 

Walang kibong niyakap ko siya buhat sa likod. Naramdaman ko ang tensiyon sa katawan niya sa ginawa ko.