Kabanata 7
Too Much
Lala felt so alive for the first time. Her heart beat like crazy but she loved the feeling. The more she stared at him, the more she felt giddy. She never felt like this before. The rush of excitement was too overwhelming.
She was not expecting this. She dreadfully thought of staying here but slowly, she was starting to like the idea of living this place. She hated being transferred to this unknown place but maybe she only need one reason to stay.
She felt warm inside as her hands touched the soft fabric of his shirt. She clenched his shirt on her lap when he looked at her side.
"Okay ka lang Mam? Mainit ba?" Concern nitong tanong. "Ang pula mo na," kumento nito.
Hinawakan niya ang dalawang pisngi at mabilis na umiling.
"H-indi naman. O-kay lang ako," nauutal niyang sagot.
"Dapat sa loob ka eh."
"Okay lang talaga ako," giit niya. "I wanna be with you."
Huli na nang marealize niya ang sinabi dahil lumapad ang ngisi ni Marcco.
"I mean-"
"Wala ng bawian Mam," natatawang usal nito sabay kindat.
"I didn't mean it that way. Huwag kang assuming," inis na depensa niya sa sarili. Mas pinamulahan siya ng pisngi.
Itinaas nito ang dalawang kamay hudyat ng pagsuko pero ang mata nito ay puno ng aliw.
"Chill Mam. Hindi naman 'to mabiro. Sungit talaga," bulong nito sa huling pangungusap.
Siya pa 'tong masungit? She was just trying to defend herself.
"I'm not masungit," nakangusong sambit niya.
Nagkibit lang ito ng balikat habang nakangisi parin.
Inismiran niya ito at ibinaling ang tingin sa daan.
Narating nila ang bahay pagkatapos ng ilang minuto. Naunang bumaba si Marcco at inilahad ang kamay para matulungan si Lala pero tinanggihan niya ito. She tried to get off out of the car by herself but to her dismay she got cramps.
Napakapit siya sa gilid ng sasakyan at napapikit sa sakit. Damn this cramps! She bit her lower lip hard. Nasa tabi na niya kaagad si Marcco. Ang bilis nitong kumilos.
"Huwag kang gumalaw Mam," matigas na utos nito at dinaluhan ang kanyang kanang binti.
She almost trembled as he touched her skin. He pulled her leg gently while his other hand was on her foot for support. The warmth of his rough hands were electrifying.
Nakaawang ang kanyang labi at pumungay ang kanyang mga mata.
"Masakit pa ba Mam?" Tanong nito sabay tingin sa kanya.
Nanunuyo ang lalamunan ni Lala nang tumitig si Marcco sa kanyang mga mata. His eyes became darker. She wasn't aware that he was being too close to her. He still smelled amazing even at this time of the day. How did he do it?
Bumaba ang mga mata nito sa nakaawang niyang mga labi. He was being a breathe away. Her pulse quickened and she could feel the butterflies in her stomach as his hand gripped her leg a little bit tighter. Nakagat niya ang pang-ibabang labi. May kakaibang init na bumalot sa kanyang katawan. She couldn't hide the blush that crept upon her face.
"Lala, anong nangyari?" Tanong ng Dad niya.
Natulak niya bigla si Marcco. She didn't know she was holding her breath until now. Nahuli niya pa ang pag-iling nito. Masungit na kung masungit.
