I Could Fall

Chapter Thirty-Six

His arms wrapped around my waist. He placed his chin on my shoulder. Nabawasan kahit papaano ang lamig na nararamdaman ko dala ng malamig hangin dito sa Baguio.

"Happy Anniversary," Ali whispered against my ear. His warm breath tickled me.

I giggled. I gazed my eyes away from the beautiful lights in the night sky and turned my head to properly look at him. "Belated Happy Anniversary."

His eyes shined with amusement. It dropped to my lips. He didn't hesitate and dropped a brief kiss on my lips. Brief dahil agad niyang inangat 'yon.

I pouted. "Can you kiss me with tongue, Ali?"

He grunted. He brushed his nose against the tip of mine before pressing a hard and long kiss on the side of my head. He breathed in my scent and squeezed me tight na parang nanggigigil. He didn't grant my request though.

I pouted. Hindi na talaga siya sumusunod sa gusto ko sa ganitong bagay. Lalong lalo na sa pagpunta sa condo unit niya. The first time I was there was also the last time. Tinotoo niya talaga na hindi niya na ako papabalikin.

Ali brought me to Baguio to celebrate our first anniversary. We didn't get to celebrate it properly because we had classes. Kakatapos lang ng semester kahapon kaya ngayon lang kami nabigyan ng pagkakataon na umalis.

Madali siyang pinayagan ng parents ko dahil malaki ang tiwala nila kay Ali. They also can't exactly say no because I didn't ask anything for my birthday except this trip. I just wanna celebrate it with Ali because it's my first—and our first anniversary, after all. It's a very special occassion.

It's just overnight but it's more than enough for me. Blessing in disguise na rin ang hindi namin pagtuloy sa France ngayong summer. For the first time, we won't be spending it in Orleans. My parents declared it as a punishment for my sister. Kung natuloy kami ay baka nasa eroplano na kami ngayon.

We spent the whole day doing the most touristy things. Mula sa pagsakay sa bangka hanggang sa strawberry picking. We made sure to take a lot of pictures!

"Did you have fun?" tanong ni Ali.

Ngumiti ako kahit hindi niya kita at matapos ay tumango.

"Tired?"

My lips pursed. I do feel exhausted. It was fun but also a very long day. Mula sa byahe ay deretso agad kami sa paglilibot.

"A little," I truthfully answered.

I tapped his arm. Nakuha niya ang gusto kong mangyari at lumuwag ang yakap niya sa akin. I twisted my body to face him. Sumandal ako sa wooden railing. Muling humigpit ang pulupot niya sa mga bewang ko.

"Can we cuddle in my room?" I sweetly asked.

I have my room and Ali has his own. I was honestly excited when he said we'll be spending overnight in Baguio. Akala ko ay makakasama ko siya matulog. I was so disappointed when we were given two room keys. I pouted the whole time but Ali seems to be immune to it now.

Ali gave me a stern look. Una pa lang ay kita ko na hindi siya payag. He raised a brow. "Cuddling only?"

My face heated. Busted.

Ngumuso ako at tumitig sa dibdib niya. He's wearing the hooded two-tone windbreaker that I gave him for his birthday. The color blue green and white suits him. Plus, it matches with mine!