Taste of Love (Taste Series #1)

Chapter 22

𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 𝚃𝚆𝙴𝙽𝚃𝚈 𝚃𝚆𝙾

After Finn and I finished making love, we took a quick shower. Together, we move down the stairs and headed to the kitchen where Mommy Azarella was busy preparing our meal.

“Hi, Mommy. We're here po para tumulong,” I greeted her cheerfully as we entered the kitchen.

“Hello, anak! Oh, thank you for offering to help. You can start by chopping some vegetables for the sinigang,” she answered, na may ngiti sa labi.

Finn and I quickly washed our hands and got to work. Finn expertly handled the chopping board while I gathered the ingredients we needed. Working side by side with Finn always felt natural, and I cherished these moments we spent together, especially knowing that our relationship had to remain hidden from our parents.

Habang abala kami sa pagtulong kay Mommy Azarella, Finn would sneak glances at me, his eyes full of affection. I couldn't help but blush under his gaze, feeling grateful to have him by my side.

“Wait, kukunin ko lang ang parcel ko sa labas.” Mommy Azarella chimed.

Hinubad ni Mommy ang apron nyang suot at nagmamadaling lumabas. Napatingin naman ako kay Finn na ngayon ay nakatingin na sa akin.

“Hey baby girl,” Finn whispered as he handed me a bowl of chopped vegetables. “I’m really glad we’re spending the holidays together as a couple.”

Ngumiti ako sa kanya at naramdaman ko na para bang may humaplos na mainit sa aking puso dahil sa kanyang sinabi. “Me too, Finn. It means a lot to me.”

Despite the challenges of keeping our relationship a secret, moments like these made it all worth it. We may have to hide our love from our families, but as long as we had each other, we could face anything that came our way.

Pagkatapos namin nagawa ang mga binigay na task ni Mommy Aza, napagpasyahan namin ni Finn na magtungo sa living room. The cozy atmosphere of the house filled me with a sense of contentment, and I found myself leaning into Finn's side as we talked about our plans for the holidays.

“Mamaya na ang pasko, any plans?” he asked, napatingin ako sa ibabaw ng kisame.

I felt his hand caressing my thigh. “Finn, ang kamay mo ang likot.” sita ko sa kanya. He chuckled. He snaked his hands around my waist.

“Hmm malikot nga, it wants to enter the wet fold of yours—”

Agad ko siyang kinurot sa tagiliran. He burst into laughter. “Relax baby girl, I’m just teasing you.”

“Punta tayo sa mall?” wika ko, at tumingin sa pintuan.

Mahirap na pag may makakita sa amin dito na ganito kami kalapit sa isa’t isa. Kumalas ako mula sa kanyang pagkayapos sa aking baywang. Dahan-dahan akong kumandong sa kanya. “Hmm, magpaalam muna tayo kay Mommy.” he replied.

Umalis ako mula sa pagkakandong sa kanya at nagtungo ako sa kusina. Naaubutan ko si Mommy Azarella na tinitikman ang kanyang luto.

“Mommy, magpapaalam lang po sana ako na pupunta ako sa mall. At saka po magpapasama ako kay Kuya Finn.” mahina kong sambit.