The Lost Billionaire (MBBC#9)

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Reeve's POV

"Ayan tuloy. Basang-basa ka na." Panay ang punas niya sa mukha ko at hinayaan ko na siya.

For the past five days, heavy rain has been pouring down nonstop. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel our plans to visit the neighbouring island due to the typhoon. The sea has become perilous, and the entire area has become drenched. The cornfield is overflowing with water, and the land has become muddy in every direction.

At least nasa tuktok kami at hindi mabaha rito. Pero mahirap ang akyat pababa at pabalik. Masyadong maputik.

As the heavy rain poured down, Tiya Esperanza made her way to her small sari-sari store at the mountain's base. Unfortunately, Manong Paeng could not make the journey due to inclement weather. A lot of dried fish needs to be dried, or else they will get mouldy.

Inilatag ko nalang ang mga ito sa bahay ng manokan na nasa unahan. At ito pansamantala ang ginagawa ko sa bawat araw. Nababasa ako ng ulan, at wala akong pakialam. I don't want Melissa to do this because it's a man's job.

"Ano nalang ang gagawin ko kung wala ka rito." She silently said while wiping my face.

"Nandito naman ako, Mel. I will never leave you," I said with a smile.

"Kaya nga. . . nasasanay ako, Reeve. Baka mabagok ang ulo mo sa daan at makalimutan mo ako. Baka tatakbo ka."

I shook my head at what she had just said.

"That's plain stupid, and why would I do that? I'm your fiancee remember? May lalaki bang nangako sa nobya niya at tatakbo?"

Sumeryeso ang mga mata niya nang matitigan ulit ako.

"Oo, meron na. At marami sila! Mga paasa!"

I slightly laughed and hold her hand. Naging dahilan ito at nahinto siya sa pagpunas sa basang mukha at katawan ko.

"Hindi kita papaasahin sa wala, Melissa. I don't just make promises, I make a solemn agreement with the heavens above."

Umayos ako ng tindig at seryoso siyang tinitigan sa mata. Umigting ang panga ko at inilagay ko ang kamay niya sa puso ko. Kabado ako, at hindi ko maintindihan ang nararamdaman ko ngayon.

How many times have I been intimate with her since our first night together? I've lost count. I adore her and sharing that physical connection with her is the most wonderful experience I could ask for. I don't believe I could ever give it up. She's like a drug, so captivating and addictive.

"With every beat of my heart, Mel, I will love you and will never leave you. Iiwan mo man ako rito, ay maghihintay ako hanggang sa huling hininga ng buhay ko. That is not just a promise but a solem agreement and I want the heavens to witness this," I said with an open heart.  "Tamaan man ako ng kidlat ngayon, ay tatangapin ko ito para sa 'yo."

"Ano!? Huwag mo nga'ang sabihin iyan! Pumasok ka na nga!" Tulak niya sa katawan ko.

I let out a small chuckle, but as I glanced at her, I could tell she was quite irritated. It seemed like my comment didn't sit well with her.

"It's not funny to say that, Reeve. The lightning will strike you!" Tumalikod agad siya at halatang hindi masaya sa sinabi ko sa kanya.

Sumunod na ako sa kanya at sa kusina siya nagtungo. Nakahanda na ang pagkain namin dalawa, at sinabawang gulay ang ulam namin ngayon. Walang isda at karne, dahil bagyo at hindi kami makakatuwid sa kabilang isla.

"I'm sorry, love." Yakap ko sa katawan niya mula sa likod. Natahimik siya at hinayaan lang ako.

"Are you still angry?" I sweetly asked and kissed the back of her ear.