Walking in the Wind (Valdemora Series #2)

Chapter 31

I bit my lip and then admitted it. Hindi ko naman alam na kakagat siya doon sa naging biro ko.

After we ate, we went back to our stateroom to have a rest since we really got tired coming here. Mula flight hanggang dito ay pagod kami kaya magpahinga muna ang naging plano ko.

Tomorrow's the big day so it's okay for us to get a sleep and a better rest. Pinatulog ko muna si Theo kahit na gusto niyang gumala kaagad sa ibang deck.

Namumungay na iyong mata niya pero iyon agad ang gusto. I don't want to see him being tired on his special day tomorrow though.

The room that we chose has one large bed and then a huge couch beside it and then a veranda which you can see the view of the sea from here.

We agreed that Mavy will sleep tonight in the couch though I want him to sleep beside us. Ilang beses naman niya kaming nakasamang matulog pero mas gusto niya raw na nasa couch siya ngayon. Ewan ko ba sa kanya. Nagbago na yata taste.

Nang makatulog na si Theo ay kaagad akong dumiretso sa bathroom saka naligo. Pagkatapos no'n ay lumabas na rin sa veranda bitbit ang kape na lagi kong dala.

It's the Espresso Roast that I've been ordering since then. Nakaupo na roon sa labas si Mavy habang humihigop rin ng kape at nakatanaw sa dagat.

The wind blew and then I heard the splashing of the waters. They were crashing and creating a much bubble  effect. Hindi masyadong maaraw kaya masarap sa pakiramdam na nandito kami habang dinadama ang hampas ng hangin.

I sat on the chair beside him and then took a photo of the view. Nakailang kuha ako bago ko itinutok sa kanya ang phone saka palihim na kinunan siya. He's on a sideview while holding the cup of coffee.

At aaminin kong masyado siyang gwapo sa lagay na iyon kaya napangiti ako nang tignan ko iyon.

Sinabayan ko siya sa ginagawa bago ito tuluyang napalingon sa akin. He made a toast and then fully gave his attention on me. Napansin ko tuloy iyong mas lalong pagkinis ng mukha niya.

Makinis naman siya dati pero mas lalo lang kuminis ngayon. I bet he's doing some skin care routine.

Napatingin siya sa kapeng hawak ko.

"Your favorite since then, huh?"

"Yup. It never changed at all. Kamusta pala work mo? I know you're busy but I think, your skin's glowing. Ganyan ba ang nadudulot ng pagiging professional?"

Bahagya siyang natawa saka hinaplos ang pisngi. It's fine and then very soft at the same time. Kahit hindi ko man hawakan ay damang-dama ko iyon.

"Not really. I have my way taking care of this. Sadyang inspired lang."

I raised my left brow and then eyed him curiosly. Talagang ngayon ay naglo-lovelife na ito, ah?

Hindi ko naman siya masisi kasi deserve naman niyang magmahal pagkatapos ng lahat.

His past was very tragic to the point that I can't let him reminisce on that. It was a painful memory which I chose not to mention it everytime we were talking.

My wish was commanded before. He and Chesca became a couple which I supported since I really prayed and wished for them to end up together. Iyon nga lang, masyadong naging malupit ang tadhana sa kanila. I know how he loves Chesca so much. Saksi ako kung paano sila nagkalapit at nahulog sa isa't isa.

My best friend died because of a car accident. It was a year after I gave birth when that happened. I was devastated by her loss. We were, actually. Lalo na si Mavy dahil alam kong mas mahirap para sa kanya na makita ang babaeng mahal na nakapikit at wala nang pag-asang magising pa.