Day Dreamer (Book 1)

Closer

SAM's POV

It's 4am but I'm still wide awake. Hindi talaga ako makatulog. Hindi ko rin alam kung ano bang iniisip ko. But I remember the first time I was here in this house is yung first time din naming magkakilala sa Bangui. We had our first date in Saud then he asked me to stay with him dito sa bahay nya.

I miss those days na magkasama pa kami. Our sweet moments, date days, tampuhan and misunderstandings.
All of those are worth it because at the end of the day, we choose to acknowledge each other's mistakes and be understanding. Basically he is really the standard.

Were picture perfect, until that night when the incident happened. It is really my fault kung bakit kami nagkahiwalay. I choose to leave him and fly to New York. I was so afraid that time. Walang peace of mind, I feel that I was no longer safe.

And the truth is, I was scared that something bad might happen to Sandro. They can easily get him through me and I don't want that to happen. Maybe my reason is not valid but I choose to protect him. Siguro ganon talaga kapag mahal mo. Mas pipiliin mo kung ano yung sa tingin mong mas makakabuti sakanya. I mean, sino ba naman ako para maging kapalit ng isang Sandro Marcos many people hates his family and ayokong maging dahilan kung bakit sila mapapahamak.

Or maybe Simon is right, I didn't choose to trust Sandro and I never gave him a chance to protect me. But it is what it is, nagkamali ako nung iniwan ko sya. I'm just hoping that when I get back here, may babalikan pa ako. I have no idea if Sandro has a new girlfriend or he's still single. I really have to try.

I was busy cooking breakfast since it's already 5am. For sure it's gonna be another busy day. Then I feel someone staring at me from the back. I turned my head and yeah, I saw Sandro sitting on the stool bar. Halatang kakagising nya lang.

Sam: Good morning. How's your sleep?

Sandro: I feel refreshed. How about you? Mukhang hindi ka natulog.

Sam: Haha! Yeah, namamahay ata ako. Hungry?

Sandro: Uhm-hmm. Thank you Sam.

Sam: Thank you din for letting me stay here sa bahay mo.

Sandro: You can stay here anytime you want, I love to see you always in my apron.

What the ef? I tried to turn at him again but I didn't know na nasa likod ko na pala sya.

Sandro: Bagay sayo yung glasses mo, you look like a nerd. A gorgeous one.

Then he kissed me on my forehead. I was stunned, I don't know how to react. I thought he's going to hug me pero hinubad nya yung apron sakin then sinuot nya. He even get the spoon from my hand and he continued the cooking.

I'm still standing beside him. I don't know where to go. He turned off the stove and heard him chuckled.

Sandro: Want me to carry you para makaupo ka?

I gulped and looked at him.

Sam: Kaya ko.

Then I rolled my eyes at him. Agang mang asar. Grrrr!!!
I feel my legs like a jelly, nakakapang hina naman kagwapuhan neto. He still looks handsome without the wax or gel on his hair.

He prepare the food on the table and sits in front of me.

Sandro: Sorry I only have eggs and pancakes.

Sam: No worries. Hindi ka naman laging andito di ba? That's given.

Sandro: Thank you for cooking me breakfast. I appreciate it.

I smiled at him and we started eating.

Sandro: Samantha.

It makes me weak every time he says my name. My heart is beating fast everytime I hear his voice.

Sam: Hmm?

Sandro: Ang sarap.

Sam: H-ha?

Sandro: Ang sarap..........

.......... nung pancake.

Sam: Seriously?

Sandro: Haha! What were you thinking?

Tinaas ko yung tinador ko and akmang tutusukin ko sya But of course hindi ko yun gagawin.

Sandro: Hey hey I'm sorry. I'm just joking ang seryoso mo kasi.

Sam: Bahala ka nga jan. Ikaw na maghugas! Maliligo na ko!

I immediately went to my room. My heart is pounding like crazy. Jusko Sandro! Sabihin mo na lang kung gusto mo pa ako nahihirapan akong tumimbang kung paano ba dapat ako kapag kaharap ka.

I was in this thought when I heard him knock.

Sandro: Sam are you ok? Galit ka ba? Sorry na.

I open the door and I saw him standing in front of me. This feeling, this familiar feeling - I want this. I stared at his face, wanting to touch him. But I don't know how, hindi ako makagalaw sa kinatatayuan ko. Then my eyes met his gaze, he was also staring at me.

He move closer to me and medyo napa atras ako. I didn't notice na nasa loob na kami ng kwarto. I felt the bed on my legs, dead end. He caress my cheeks and tucked my hair. He always do this. He move another inch and I know that he is about to kiss me. I close my eyes and wait for his lips to touch mine when suddenly........

His phone rings.

......... to be continued