Avaricious Hearts

Chapter 20: The Day She Spent with Him

Cleo's POV

I watch him in his sleep. He look so gentle and vulnerable. Like he can never hurt anyone.

I can't help but cry as I stroke his hair. I love this man so much... so much that it hurts.

I should be avoiding him. I should not be here on his side and playing a role of a caring girlfriend. But no matter how hard I try, I'm still coming back at his side, loving him over and over again.

I hurriedly wipes my tears when he stirred. He slowly open his eyes and blink a couple of times. Then his gaze focus on me.

"Baby" he called in his husky voice.

He's still lying on the bed. Ako naman ay nakasandal sa headboard ng kama habang nakaupo.

We stay still, just looking at each other.

"I missed you so much" mahinang bulong niya at sumiksik pa sa akin. Niyakap niya ang bewang ko at isinubsob ang mukha sa hita ko.

I closed my eyes and look up to prevent my tears from falling.

Bakit ba kami humantong sa ganito? Bakit nagkakasakitan na kami?

"Do you want to have your breakfast?" malambing na tanong ko sa kanya at hinaplos ang malambot na buhok niya.

Kapag ganito si Matthew ay para akong nag-aalaga ng bata. Kahit kaliit-liitang bagay ay makakapag-pasama sa loob niya. At kapag sobrang depressed siya ay hindi siya kikibo at tulala lamang.

"Dito na tayo kumain. I feel tired and sleepy" mahinang bulong niya.

Tumango ako. "Okay. Magpapadala na lamang ako ng pagkain dito. What do you want to eat?" malambing pa din na tanong ko

He moved then sit on his bed, facing me. His eyes are still hooded. "Pancakes. 'Yung luto mo" mahinang sambit niya. Na parang hirap din siya na bigkasin iyon.

Ngumiti ako sa kanya at hinaplos ang pisngi niya. "I'll cook for you"

Akmang tatayo na ako nang hawakan niya ang kamay ko.