Paper Planes (Sandejas Siblings: Companion Book)

Kabanata 8

"When I say you're mine too, can you promise me there's no other girls?" I asked him hopefully.

He nodded and a smile escaped my lips when I saw that.

"There's no other girls, honey," he whispered. "It's always you. It's always been...you."

Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!

Gusto ko na lang siyang sabunutan o kaya'y gusto kong mahanap si Cecille para paghampas-hampasin.

Leona Harriet? Ano 'yan? Kumalma ka nga!

"Nah," umirap ako. "Wala nga pero sobrang lapitin ka!"

"Kasalanan ko ba 'yon? Eh, sobrang gwapo ng kasintahan mo—"

"Oh, there comes the wind!" I lifted my hand in the air and it landed on his cheek kaya napamura siya at natawa ako.

"Leona Harriet!" he groaned.

"Joke lang," I giggled and reached the cheek I playfully smacked and gave it a small kiss.

"Ayan, does it still hurt?" I asked and looked at his eyes directly, "honey?"

Namula siya. He closed his eyes tightly. His jaw clenched and heaved a deep sigh.

"Hmm," he nodded and pointed his lips. "Hon, parang tinamaan din dito."

Ngumuso ako, dumaing naman siya at parang nangingiwi pa.

"Aray! Aray! Parang dudugo 'yong labi ko!" Inarteng daing niya. Tila bata.

"O, saan?" I asked and lifted his chin. Pumikit-pikit siya doon at ngumuso, pinapakita ang labi niya.

"Parang dito oh, hon—" I flicked his lips. Napasinghap siya at sumimangot. "Honey!"

"Shut up, Sandejas." I shook my head and eyed him. "Now, be a good boy and dance with me."

Tumayo siya, hawak ang batok niya ay inalalayan niya akong patayo habang nakanguso.

"Kaka-boyfriend pa lang inaalipusta na ako?" bulong niya. "Paano na kapag asawa? I'll be a battered husband!"

Husband? Halos magpilantik ang daliri ko sa saya. Ngumuso ako, pinipigil ang ngiti at nailing sa kanya.

"You're childish, hon," I said.

Bigla na namang namula ang tainga niya at napahagalpak ako nang takpan niya ang tainga niya at tumalikod sa akin.

"Fuck, anak nang...hindi ako kinikilig!" he whispered. I chuckled, marahang niyakap ko ang likod niya at pasimpleng inamoy-amoy siya.

"Dance with me, Jer?" I whispered on his back. I heard his fast heartbeat, lalo na nang marahang hawakan niya ang daliri ko mula sa kanyang tiyan at umikot paharap sa akin. Nang makuha niya iyon ay iniangat niya ang kamay ko at hinalikan ang likod ng palad ko.

"It would be an honor, my Queen." He whispered while looking intently at me. I bit my inner cheek before moving closer to him and put my hand on his shoulder. Our chests touching.

He gently pulled my waist for a tight hug before resting his face on my neck. Mas lumamig ang hangin at hindi ko alam kung paano...o bakit pero ang malakas na kalabog sa dibdib ay tila kay sarap sa pakiramdam.

I heard the music playing from the inside hall and I smiled when we started swaying.

"I'm no good in dancing, my love," bulong niya.

"Another endearment, hmm?" I whispered.

"Hmm, yes, irog?" bulong pa niya ulit. Napatawa ako. I slapped his back playfully. He chuckled and pulled me more.