The Gentlemen Series 4: Jack, The Disk Jockey (SELF-PUBLISHED)

THIRTEEN

Lovers Moon

"Jack, I want to say that I—" Bigkas ko nang mahimasmasan sa pag-iyak.

Gusto kong sabihin sa kanya ang nilalaman ng puso ko. But Jack stopped me abruptly by placing his forefinger across my lips. "Shhh....hindi mo na kailangan pang sabihin kung ano man ang pinapahiwatig ng kilos mo dahil alam ko na. Ramdam ko, Julianne. Ramdam ng buong pagkatao ko ang nais mong sabihin." A smile formed on his lips. It's genuine. Infectious. He seems victorious.

Kagat ko ang aking labi habang tumatango at para mapigilang ngumisi. My hands are both placed on his chest and I could feel the fast beating of his heart against my palm.

Hinawi niya ang aking buhok na tumatabing sa aking mata. "I forgot to tell you that I've invaded some of your stuff from your closet while you're away for work. Nailagay na ng mga katulong sa dresser mo dito. I hope you don't mind."

Lumabi ako. "Ayokong pinapakialaman mo ang mga gamit ko, Jack. Pero palalampasin ko ito sa ngayon."

He chuckled again as he planted a kiss on my forehead. "Don't pout like that my love, or I'll lose control. Mang times I dreamed of kissing that sweet lips of yours, don't you know? It's a torture. In fact, having you in this room is already a torture to me right now. The bed is inviting us. Waiting for us to lay down." He grinned.

Nanlaki ang mata ko sa nais niyang ipahiwatig. Tinampal ko ang kanyang braso. "Sira ka talaga, Jack. Huwag kang mag-iisip ng ganyan. At isa pa, nakakailang nakaw na halik ka na, Jack. Akala mo hindi ko alam ha."

Humalakhak lamang ito at tinuyo ng kanyang daliri ang basa ko pang pisngi. "I'm sorry. I can't help myself from tasting the sweetness of your lips. Aren't you hungry, my love? I'll prepare your dinner while you're having a shower."

Hindi ako nagugutom. Nakakapagtakang hindi ako makaramdam ng kahit na ano maliban na lamang sa saya at halong lungkot sa mga nangyari kanina lang. I'm happy that he loves me. But I'm sad that we can't love each other freely.

"Hindi ako nagugutom, Jack."

"Ayokong magkasakit ka, Julianne. Sabihin mo lang sa akin kung nagugutom ka at ako mismo ang maghahanda ng pagkain mo."

I shook my head again. "I'm really not hungry." I want us to talk. Gusto ko sanang idagdag ngunit hindi na lamang ako kumibo.

"Alright. If you say so." He kissed my forehead once again.

Bumitaw ako sa yakap niya. "I would like to take a shower, Jack."

Tumango ito at naupo sa dulo ng kama. He crossed his arms over his chest.

Hindi ko napigilang magtaas ng kilay at namewang sa harap niya. "Narinig mo ako, Jack?"

"Oo naman. You can take a shower now. Kompleto ng toiletries ang bathroom mo, Julianne" He said with nonchalance. He didn't get me.

"Gusto kong mapag-isa." Ngumuso ako at pinaglalaruan ang mga daliri ko.

He laughed. And his laugh is contagious. "Nahihiya ka ba sa akin, Julianne? Hindi kita sisilipan, swear. You can change at your closet room. Katabi lang iyon ng bathroom." He grinned wickedly.

Umirap ako sa kanya at nagmartsa na patungong closet room. Bago ko mapihit ang door handle ay nagsalita ulit ito.

"Love, if you want an audience, I won't refuse the offer." Ngumisi ulit ito sa akin at kumindat.

"Asa ka naman." Pagtataray ko at tuluyan ng pumasok sa loob. Pagkapasok ko sa loob ay sumandal ako sa pinto at ngumiti. I like him more when he's being playful.