Every Flight Counts

Kabanata 40

I stiffened when he was the one who wore it to me already. Ipinasok niya iyon sa ulo ko at natagalan pa ako bago isunod ang mga braso ko dahil sa pagkabigla. He fixed the fit of the sweater on my body and even stretched the hem of it down my waist.

I feel like a baby being taken care of. Not complaining though. I love being taken care of. Especially by the love of my life.

"Better?" he asked me after he have secured my comfort.

My lips curved into a sweet smile. "Better."

Napangiti rin siya. Ginapang niya ang kamay patungo sa palad ko para hawakan ito. Marahan niya akong giniya patungo sa sala at pinaupo sa couch.

"Wait here, I'm about to finish the food you requested." he gave me another one of his peaceful smiles before he turned to his feet so he could go to the kitchen.

I requested for him to cook me a pasta dish today. Tanda ko kasing pasta ang unang luto niya na natikman ko kaya't na-miss ko iyon. He agreed and asked me if we can film ourselves while eating. Simula kasi nang manalo si Zaid ay binigyan na rin siya ng pagkakataong gumamit ng online platform para mag-share ng mga niluluto niya. He told me that he took a video of the preparation and it would be nice if he can also shoot our reactions while eating.

Tahimik na sumandal ako sa couch at inangat ang mga paa para mag-indian sit. I was appreciating the feeling of Zaid's sweater around me. It smells so nice. Smells so good. Smells like Zaid.

The peach color was also beautiful to look at. I love how Zaid is not obsessed about manly-colored stuff. He doesn't get conscious about having things that are feminine in color. He looks manly in whatever he wears any way. Anything just looks so good on him.

"Ready na,"

Umangat ang tingin ko nang dumating na si Zaid dala ang dalawang plato. Nilapag niya iyon sa center table.

Bumaba ako sa couch at sumalampak na sa carpet para matapatan ang pagkain.

"Wait, I'll set up the camera.." sabi niya.

I waited in anticipation while looking at the mouth-watering food in front of me. Kaya nang matapos siyang ayusin ang pang-video sa harap namin ay halos magsimula na agad ako.

Umupo siya sa tabi ko. "Tikman mo na,"

I nodded and obliged.

I almost fully shut my eyes closed with the delight at the first bite. The pasta was very delicious. I couldn't really expect something less from Zaid. There's one odd thing I noticed though. It was... spicy.

Zaid wasn't eating but just watching my every reaction. I couldn't give him my attention though cause I'm very much enjoying the food.

Sa kabila ng anghang ay tuloy-tuloy ang pagsubo ko dahil sobrang sarap. Nang mapansin kong hindi pa rin kumakain si Zaid ay sinilip ko siya saglit habang sumusubo pa rin ako.

"Why aren't you eating?" I asked then filled my mouth with the new scoop of food.

Ooh, this is really super spicy. I feel like I'm kinda sweating already.

Zaid didn't answer. Ni hindi ko na rin matignan ang reaksyon niya dahil masyado akong engrossed sa malinamnam na pasta.

The food... is really very spicy though. I feel like it's getting spicier every minute. Naiinitan na ang mukha ko at pakiramdam ko nga'y namumula na ako.