Monasterio Series #3: One More Night

Chapter 39

Inirapan ko siya, natatawa.

Mommy released a dramatic sigh that made me look at her.

"I suddenly remember my younger days with your Dad, Tate." She shook her head. "Anyway, stay in the living room for the mean time while we're not done here. I'll call your Dad and Kuya."

Ganoon nga ang ginawa namin ni Zadriel. We stayed in the living room first. I'm resting my head against his broad shoulder while he keeps on stroking my hair.

"Tired?" he asked through a whisper.

"Not really. Mas napapagod ako sa'yo."

He chortled. "Nanibago ka lang."

Natawa ako, hindi inaalis ang paningin sa harapan kung saan tanaw ko ang family portrait namin.

"Partly true. Walang ka-sex sa nagdaang kalahating taon. Hinahanap-hanap ka, e."

I felt him pull my head closer and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead.

"Your friend won't ever miss me again, Tate."

"Oo naman! Ikaw pa ba? Eh, lagi mo ako hinuhubaran-"

Tinakpan niya ng palad ang bibig ko at mas mahigpit akong kinabig palapit sa kanya, natatawa.

"We're inside your house."

Humagikhik ako bago siya nilingon. Tinanggal ko ang pagkakatakip niya sa bibig ko at pinatakan siya ng halik sa labi.

"Secret lang!" I giggled even more.

He shook his head as admiration danced in his eyes. He poked my nose before placing a soft kiss on my lips. Inayos niya ang ilang nakaharang na buhok sa aking noo at iniipit ito sa tainga ko. He stared at me, dark and intense.

"Love you, baby." he muttered under his breath.

"More than my moans?" I kissed his jaw.

His lips twitched sexily. "More than your moans."

We both parted ways when we heard someone clearing his voice. Nilingon ko ang hagdan at nakita roon si Daddy, pababa na kasama si Kuya Tobias. Nakabusangot siya habang nakatitig sa amin, si Kuya Tobias naman ay may nakakalokong ngisi sa labi niya.

Mabilis akong napatayo. "Hala, Dad! Nariyan pala kayo? Hindi ako nainform."

Sinalubong ko siya ng yakap, nagpipigil ng tawa. He locked his arms around my body and breathed a sigh.

"I miss you, princess." he said despite of me fooling around.

"Miss you even more, Dad."

Sinilip ko si Kuya Tobias. Bahagya siyang yumuko at pinatakan ako ng magaan na halik sa noo. I stuck my tongue out and smiled. Napailing siya, nangingisi rin.

"You seem so happy. Is it because you're finally home or... your happiness is already back?"

Natawa ako at kumalas sa kanya. "Both, Dad. Pero mas higit 'yung pangalawang choice."

He frowned. "So honest."

Tumingin siya sa likod ko hindi kalaunan. Maging ako ay pumihit rin doon. I found Zadriel already standing on his feet while looking at Dad. Biglang kumalabog ang puso ko sa uri ng tinginan na mayroon sila. Their eyes were both gloomy and mysterious, like the moon above the dark sea.

"Good afternoon, Tito." Zadriel greeted formally.

"Good afternoon. My daughter has it so bad, huh? Ang dali kang napatawad." He chuckled and then walked towards the living room.