Second Time Around • SB19 Ken...

By Nahhhlia

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As a combative return to her cheater ex-fiancé, she sent him a video of herself shaking sheets for the first... More

Second Time Around
SYNOPSIS
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 27
CHAPTER 28
CHAPTER 29
CHAPTER 30
CHAPTER 31
CHAPTER 32
CHAPTER 33
CHAPTER 34
CHAPTER 35
CHAPTER 36
CHAPTER 37
CHAPTER 38
CHAPTER 39
CHAPTER 40
CHAPTER 41
CHAPTER 42
CHAPTER 43
CHAPTER 44
CHAPTER 45
CHAPTER 46

CHAPTER 26

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By Nahhhlia

Chapter 26

Kael's POV

I woke up facing my back on Ken. I don't feel him hugging me from behind or whatever, but I can hear him breathing beside me.

It's already bright outside, sumikat na ang araw. I wonder what time it is already.

Humarap ako sa kaniya at nag inat. He was still in deep sleep. Nakatihaya siya ng higa, nakapatong pa ang kaliwa niyang braso sa tiyan at nakatagilid ang ulo sa kanan. The blanket was still covering our naked body but it didn't cover his upper body. Kitang kita ko tuloy ang pag angat ng dibdib at tiyan niya tuwing humihinga.

Lumapit ako sa kaniya at umunan sa braso niya. Yumakap ako sa katawan niya at inamoy ang balat niya. He didn't even moved a bit. I looked up to see him sleeping. I reached for his face and kissed his jaw before settling on his arm again.

Ipinatong ko ang braso ko sa dibdib niya at marahang iginalaw ang daliri. I could feel, see, and hear him breathing in this position. It feels so good to be this close to him. He really does calm me, he makes me feel safe and comfortable.

He suddenly sighed heavily before scratching his hair. He looked in my direction. When he saw me awake, he tilted his head on my side and caressed my hand that is on his chest.

“Anong oras na?” Tanong niya sa mababa at garalgal na boses.

I really like his bedroom voice. Mababa na nga ang boses niya, mas bumababa pa tuwing bagong gising. Ang sexy lang pakinggan.

“I don't know,” I answered. Pumikit ulit ako at huminga ng malalim.

“Gutom ka na ba?”

“Medyo,”

“Do you want me to prepare food?”

“Later,” mas siniksik ko pa ang sarili ko sa kaniya. “Let's cuddle a bit more.”

“Okay,”

“Ken?”

“Hm?”

“Wala lang… Have I told you before that you look handsome?”

He chuckled sexily. “Hindi pa,”

I smiled. “Now I did.”

“Yeah. You're very pretty too.”

I giggled. “Bolero,”

“I like your hair,” I felt him sniffing my head. “And you always smell good.”

I smiled more. “Ang bango mo rin, I like your manly scent.” I touched his right arm. “And I like your tattoos.”

“Really?”

“It’s sexy,”

He just chuckled. Speechless siguro.

“Paanong sexy?” Tanong niya.

I caressed his arm slowly. “Try choking me with this arm and you'll see how sexy it is.” I said with a smirk.

“Ahhh!” I squealed when he suddenly pushed me to lie on the bed and hover over me. I chuckled and tapped his chest. “Ken,”

I gulped because of the intensity of his gaze. Wag mong sabihing sasakalin niya talaga ako ngayon. Pwede bang time out muna? Medyo mahapdi yung keps ko oh!

“K-Ken,”

Using his right hand, he cupped my cheek and moved it gently against my skin. His lips formed a small smile.

Gwapa,” bulong niya.

I don't speak bisaya, but I am familiar with that word. Hindi ko alam pero para bang bigla na lang akong kiniliti sa mukha at tiyan. I could feel my face getting warm. It sounded so beautiful when he said it. His expression, the sincerity in his eyes, and the way he said it. My lips slowly formed a smile until I giggled. He giggled too. I held his cheeks and reached his lips for a quick kiss.

“Shower tayo?” Aya ko sa kaniya.

He raised his eyebrow and tilted his head a bit. “If you want,”

“Tara,”

Bumangon na siya at tinulungan akong bumaba sa kama. I felt a bit swollen down there and it's a bit uncomfortable to walk. Dumiretso kami sa banyo tsaka naligo.

“Ang bango,” aniya habang binabanlawan ang buhok ko. “I really like your smell.”

I smiled and giggled. I didn't feel any embarrassment while showing my naked body in front of him. Bakit pa? Eh nagkatikiman na nga kami.

After cleaning our body, we stayed for a couple of minutes under the warm shower. Nakapatong ang baba niya sa balikat ko at nakapaikot ang braso sa bewang ko. I was gently caressing his arms. We were both quiet and the only sound that is heard is the droplets of water from the shower.

“Does it hurt?” He asked.

“Ha? Alin?”

“Y-Yung… down there,”

“Ahh,” I suddenly felt a bit shy. “Not really. Just a bit uncomfortable. Perhaps because last night was just my second time.” Nahihiya kong saad.

“Hmm, sorry… I should've been more careful.” He planted a kiss on my neck.

“Ayos lang. Mawawala rin naman ‘to.” inabot ko ang pisngi niya para haplusin siya doon. “Did you know that I was a virgin when we met at the bar?” I asked.

“Nung una, hindi. Masyado akong lasing noon para maisip pa ‘yon. I just found out the next day, there was a bit of bloodstain on the bed sheet.” he answered. “Did it hurt?” Worry was evident in his voice.

“Of course, pero nung una lang. Siguro dahil na rin sa tama ng alak, hindi ko na masyadong naramdaman. I just had a hard time walking straight the next day.”

He kissed my nape again. I smiled because of that.

After our short conversation, we decided to dry our bodies with the towel. Sabay din kaming nagbihis at tinulungan pa niya akong patuyuin ang buhok ko gamit ang blower niya. After that, we decided to eat since it's almost noon. Pinainit ko nalang ang mga natirang pagkain kagabi.

When afternoon came, we were not doing anything. May inayos lang ako saglit na papel sa kwarto at paglabas ko sa sala ay naabutan ko siyang nakaupo sa sofa, nakaangat ang mga paa, at nag ce-cellphone.

At dahil L shaped ang sofa, nahiga ako sa kabilang parte mo’n at umunan sa hita niya. He kept looking at his phone but he caressed my cheek to welcome me.

“Antok ka?” He asked without looking.

“Hindi,” humarap ako sa kaniya at tinitigan siya. “Busy ka?”

“Hmm, hindi naman.” He's now caressing my hair. “Naka-chat ko kanina si ate Leah, may nag i-invite raw kasi sa ‘kin na mag gig sa bar. Sakto naman na may kanta kaming ire-release kasama yung mga ka-collab ko. So I told ate Leah to schedule the gig the same day as the song release.” He explained.

I nodded. “Hmm, that's a great idea.”

He turned off his phone and looked down at me. We were just staring at each other while he's caressing my hair. I smiled at him.

“Dito ka nga,” tukoy niya sa pwesto niya.

He took another throw pillow so I could use it. Since malapad ang sofa, nagkasya kaming dalawa doon. Nakatihaya siya habang ako ay halos nasa ibabaw na niya. I was laying my body on his chest, my right leg was in between his legs, his arms were around my back, gently stroking it. I smiled and hid my blushing face. I could hear his calm heartbeat. I just find this position really sweet.

“Kael,” I felt his chest vibrate when he talked.

“Hm?”

“Last night… I didn't… pulled out.” he whispered, worried.

I opened my eyes and remembered. Yeah, he didn't.

“Don't worry, I told you, irreg ako. It's difficult for me to get pregnant.” Kinalmahan ko ang boses ko para hindi siya mag panic.

“I should be relieved… pero parang mas nag alala pa ako sa'yo.” Umangat sa ulo ko ang kamay niya at doon humaplos.

I smiled. “Don't worry too much. Nadadala naman ‘to ng medications, hindi lang kasi ako nag papacheck-up. And about last night, don't worry about it too. I could take an emergency pill just to make sure.”

“Saan meron no’n?”

“Sa pharmacy. I think I should buy it now.”

“Samahan kita.”

“Wag na, diyan lang naman.”

“Ayoko,” he said like a kid disagreeing.

I laughed. “Sige, sige, sama ka na.”

Nagsuot na lang kami ng hoodie at hindi na nagpalit ng damit. I even picked one of his own to wear. I was looking up at him with a smile while he was fixing the hood that I'm wearing.

“Tara,” he offered his hand that I quickly held.

Magkahawak ang kamay naming naglalakad hanggang sa parking. Pwede lang nama lakarin yung pharmacy dahil malapit lang pero mas mabilis daw pag naka kotse. Once we arrived, I told him to just wait for me in the car and I'll buy instead. Mabuti naman at hindi na siya nakipagtalo sa ‘kin.

“Eto po, ma'am. Thank you.”

Tinanggap ko ang isang maliit na brown paper bag at nagpasalamat din.

“Thank you. Uhm, wait, miss,”

“Yes, ma'am?”

“Uhh, do you sell c-condoms?” I asked with a hint of shyness. Inisip ko na lang na wala namang nakakahiya sa pagbili no’n dahil gawain iyon ng responsableng tao.

“Yes, ma'am. Anong flavor po? May strawberry po kami, chocolate, uhh,” she checked the boxes.

“Uhh, chocolate.”

“By 3’s po ito per box. Ilan po?”

“Uhm,” I gulped. “D-Dalawa,”

Nagmamadali akong lumabas matapos magbayad at makuha ang binili. Nag iinit na ang pisngi ko dahil may mga sumunod na sa akin na bumili. Ibinulsa ko ang mga pinamili ko bago sumakay sa kotse.

“Okay na?” He asked.

Nahihiya akong tumango at iniwasan agad siya ng tingin. “O-Oo, tara na.”

Fuck, it feels embarrassing to buy and hide this thing from him. Hindi ko naman kasi ‘to gawain eh. Alak lang ang madalas kong binibili. And it's so weird knowing that he's just sitting beside me without even knowing what's going on inside my head, that I'm already planning things to do with him.

Ugh! No! No! Erase! That wasn't me right there. Hindi na ako ‘to.

Pagbalik namin sa condo ay nagsalin agad siya ng malamig na tubig sa baso at pinanood akong inumin ang gamot.

“Gagana ba ‘yan?” Tanong niya.

Umangkla ako sa braso niya at giniya aiya papunta sa sofa. Bumalik kami sa pwesto namin kanina at yumakap ulit aa isa't isa.

“Oo. Ngayon ko lang na-try ‘yon pero madalas ko siyang naririnig. Maganda naman yung feedbacks ng ibang girls.” I paused for a second. “Pag hindi gumana, then you better start thinking of baby names.” Natatawa kong biro.

Hindi siya nakapagsalita kaya tiningala ko siya. Kinabahan ata.

“Huy, joke lang. Wag kang masyadong mag panic. Sabi ko mga sa'yo irreg ako ‘di ba? Hindi ako madaling mabubuntis.” Pagpapakalma ko sa kaniya.

Ibinalik ko na sa dating pwesto ang ulo ko. Bumuga naman siya ng hangin at patuloy na hinaplos ang buhok ko.

“Siguro okay nga yung ganyang sitwasyon mo sa ngayon, pero paano sa susunod?” Tanong niya.

“What do you mean?”

“You know, when you want to have a baby already.”

Napaisip din ako. “Hmm, actually, I like kids. And I want to have one in the future. I want to be a mom. Pero mahihirapan ako.” I sighed. “Maybe I should get checked, para maayos na yung katawan ko habang maaga pa.”

“Hmm, dapat nga. Not just for the pregnancy stuff. Para in case na may kailangan ka pa palang gamutin, hindi na lalala.” he agreed.

“Yeah, magpapa-check ako pag may time.” I said with a nod. “How about you? Do you like kids?” I asked.

He hummed again. “Oo naman,”

“So, you're planning to have one?”

“In the future, when the right time comes.” sagot niya agad. “But not now. Honestly, hindi pa ako ready. Marami pa akong mga bagay na gustong maranasan, na gustong gawin, bago ako mapunta sa bagay na ‘yan.”

I nodded. I understand him though. Being a parent is not easy. Isa pa, knowing na hindi siya nagmula sa isang privileged family, naiintindihan ko na marami pa siyang gustong maranasan na hindi niya naranasan noon.

“Ako… okay lang sa ‘kin. Personally, I want to have a baby before my thirties. It would be harder for me to conceive one if I get even older. May hormonal imbalance na nga, mas tumatanda pa.” Matagal ko na rin napag isipan ‘to, lalo na noong kami pa ng ex fiancé ko. Pero yun nga, ibang babae naman ang nabuntis niya.

“But yeah, I agree with you. May mga bagay pa rin ako na gustong maranasan bago pumasok sa ganun kalaking responsibilidad. Isa pa, may pamilyang sinusuportahan at kapatid na pinapaaral pa ako. Hindi ko na sila magagawang suportahan kung mag aanak na agad ako.” dagdag ko.

He didn't respond but I know that he's listening.

“Speaking of babies, how many kids do you want to have in the future?” I asked.

“Hmm,” sandali siyang nag isip. “Hindi ko rin sure eh. Hindi naman kasi ako yung magbubuntis. Pero siguro basta may kasama yung isa, ayos na ‘yon.” Sagot niya. “Ikaw ba?”

“Two, boy and girl.” I smiled as I imagined myself carrying my babies. “Sana matapos na sa ‘kin ang sumpa ng pagkakaroon ng manlolokong partner. Hindi ko alam kung anong magagawa ko pag nangyari rin yun sa magiging anak ko.” May pait kong saad.

Ken sighed and tightened his hug around my back. Pumikit na lang ako at siniksik ako mukha sa leeg niya. We stayed in this cuddling position until I just felt myself drifting to sleep.

Masyado akong kalmado tuwing nararamdaman ko siya sa tabi ko, especially when I'm feeling his warmth. And I just find myself getting very comfortable around him.

Nagising ako na may naririnig na mahihinang tunog ng gitara. When I opened my eyes, Ken wasn't beside me anymore. Hinanap agad siya ng mga mata ko. I saw him sitting on the other side of the sofa, a foot away from me to not wake me up because of the guitar sounds.

He was humming a familiar song while playing the guitar. Nag inat ako at tinitigan siya. He took a glance at me and smiled so I smiled back.

“Alam mo ‘to?” tanong niya.

“Hm-mm,”

He played the song on his phone and played the guitar.

And if the universe conspired
To meld our lives to make us fuel and fire
Then know where ever you will be
So too shall I be

He started singing.

“Close your eyes
Dry your tears
'Coz when nothing seems clear
You'll be safe here

From the sheer weight
Of your doubts and fears
Weary heart
You'll be safe here”

Nakangiti lang ako habang pinapanood siya. Para akong hinaharana. His voice was soothing to the ears and it made me blush for an unknown reason.

“Anong favorite OPM band mo noon?” Tanong ko.

Huminto siya sa pagtugtog at nag isip. “Hmm, marami eh; Rivermaya, Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar,” nilingon niya ‘ko. “Ikaw?”

“Silent Sanctuary, all time favorite.” I firmly said.

“Yeah, yun din, Silent Sanctuary.” He agreed.

Bumangon ako at tinabihan siya. I asked for the guitar and began playing my favorite song of that band. Kundiman.

“Favorite song ko ‘to ng Silent Sanctuary.” I told him.

“Wow,” nakangiti niyang saad nang mag plucking ako bigla para sa intro. “Galing,”

I took a glance at him and giggled.

“Maganda sana ‘to kung may violin or electric guitar na kasabay.” I sighed while smiling. “Hay, nakakamiss bigla maging teenager.”

“Wait,”

Nagmamadali siyang pumunta sa studio room niya at pagbalik ay bitbit na niya ang electric guitar. He searched for how to play the intro and tried to learn it. We learned the song together. We spent a while figuring out how to play it. We got confused, we played, we sang together, we were even sometimes bickering while telling each other what's right and wrong. But most importantly, we enjoyed our time together.

It was fun, super. Sobrang nakakatuwa lang na magkaroon ng ganitong oras. Yung walang stress, wala kaming iniisip na problema. It's just the two of us enjoying ourselves while doing the things that we both enjoy, music.

When the night came, I cooked for us. We even ate cake for dessert. I took a shower first while he was washing the plates. Nang siya naman ang nasa banyo ay pinatuyo ko na ang buhok ko.

I brought my phone with me outside, dito sa veranda. Nag i-scroll ako sa Facebook nang makita ang post ng mama ng ex ko. Hindi ko pa pala na-unfriend si tita?

My second apo is a girl! Four months to go, our little princess.👸🏻

I smiled bitterly. I knew it was Tom’s daughter since the first grandson was his nephew, his older brother's son.

Five months, huh. Ang bilis ng oras. Matagal na rin pala noong naghiwalay kami.

His mom was so kind. She liked me for Tom before. She even sent me a message after knowing what happened between me and Tom, she was apologizing for his son’s wrongdoings. As far as I know, he was mad at Tom after that. Pero ewan, siguro dahil anak niya si Tom at mahal niya pa rin sa kabila ng ginawa nitong kagaguhan. Kaya sa huli, tinanggap na lang din siguro.

I can't help but to be curious. So I tapped tita’s account and there I saw photos of Ciara’s ultrasound. They seemed happy waiting for their first baby to arrive.

I was smiling, but I felt a single tear ran down my cheek. Isa-isang tumulo ang mga luha sa pisngi ko hanggang sa hindi ko na iyon makontrol. Masakit pa rin pala…

Ken's POV

I didn't see her anywhere when I left the bathroom. Alam kong nasa veranda na naman siya kaya hindi na ako nag isip ng kung ano-ano.

Pagkatapos kong magbihis ay lumabas ako sa veranda, doon ko siya naabutang nakatayo sa harap ng railing at nakayuko. Hinahangin ang mahaba at maganda niyang buhok.

Naramdaman siguro niya ang presensya ko kaya dali-dali siyang umayos ng tayo at tila ba pinunasan ang mukha habang nakaiwas ng tingin sa akin. Umiiyak ba siya?

“Tapos ka na pala,” based on her voice, I think he cried.

“Anong ginagawa mo dito?” Masuyo kong tanong.

Nilingon niya ako saglit habang nakangiti. But she couldn't hide the real emotion in her eyes. I could sense that something's wrong.

“Ah, wala. Nagpapahangin lang ulit, nagpapatuyo ng buhok.” sagot niya.

Mas lumapit ako sa kaniya at hinaplos ang buhok niya. She then looked up at me.

“What's wrong?” I asked.

She stared at me for a second before forcing a smile and looking away.

“Kael,” hinawakan ko ang kamay niya. “Anong problema?” May pag aalala kong tanong.

Umiling siya. “Wala… I just… I just saw a photo.” She forced a smile again. “Accidentally,” she chuckled, but it was forced again.

“Picture ng ano?” Tanong ko.

“My…” she sighed. “My ex fiancé’s baby, the ultrasound.” She took a short glance at me. “Five months na pala yung baby. And it's a girl.” She tried to sound happy while staring at nowhere.

I know it's hard for her to see that. I can feel her pain by just looking at her.

“I mean, oo, naka move on na ‘ko. Naka move on naman na talaga ako eh.” she said like she was convincing me. “P-Pero may sakit pa rin.” She laughed and wiped the tears that fell from her eyes. “Ewan ko ba, hindi ko maintindihan. Wala na akong nararamdaman sa kaniya na pagmamahal o ano. Pero hindi pa rin nawawala yung sakit. Siguro kasi siya yung first long time boyfriend ko, first boyfriend pa. Siguro nasasaktan ako hindi dahil mahal ko pa siya. Nasasaktan ako kasi hindi ko alam kung bakit ginawa niya sa ‘kin ‘yon. Bakit niya ‘ko nasaktan ng ganon? Akong kulang sa ‘kin? Anong nagawa kong mali? Anong kailangan kong baguhin? Hindi ko alam.”

I held her hand tighter. Hindi ako nagsalita. Hinayaan ko lang siyang umiyak at nakinig lang ako nang hindi inaalis sa kaniya ang tingin.

“I kept asking myself questions that I can't answer. Am I not worthy to be loved faithfully? May kulang ba sa akin kaya hindi siya nakuntento sa ‘kin? Ano bang dapat kong gawin para hindi ako iwan? Para hindi ako lokohin? Hindi ko alam. I don't know because I've been faithful and understanding the whole time that we're together. Pero wala, nasayang lang din. Nasayang lang ang ilang taon naming pagsasama.” Kwento pa niya. “I don't even know if I can trust someone again for love. Natatakot na ‘ko. Natatakot na ‘kong maloko. Natatakot na ‘kong masaktan…”

When she cried harder, I quickly pulled her to a hug. Hinawak ko ang kanan kong kamay sa ulo niya at sinandal siya sa dibdib ko. I was caressing her back with my other hand. Mahigpit ang yakap niya sa akin, nakakapit pa ang mga kamay niya sa damit ko. Every tear, every sob, every painful noise that she makes, it stabs me too.

“You don't deserve that.” I firmly said. “And don't question your worth, Kael. You are loved. You deserve to be loved. You deserve to be happy. You deserve someone faithful. He's just not the right man that will make you feel loved and safe, that will make you feel that you're enough. Masakit man, pero ang mahalaga, nakawala ka na sa kaniya. No more pain, right? You will eventually be loved truly by someone, hm? Puhon.” I kissed the top of her head.

She didn't respond but I know that she understood everything I said. Patuloy ko lang siyang niyakap at dinamayan. I continued caressing her back, sometimes planting a kiss on her head.

I hope I could make you feel better even just for a bit. I may not be good in words, but I'm sincerely concerned with you, I care for you, and you're special to me.

When she finally settled down a bit, I was relieved. Hindi ko siya binitiwan hangga't hindi siya ang unang bumibitiw sa ‘kin. I closed my eyes and whispered a song for her.

“Save your eyes
From your tears
When everything's unclear
You'll be safe here

From the sheer weight
Of your doubts and fears
Wounded heart”

Slowly, she calmed down until she wasn't crying anymore.

“When the light disappears
And when this world's insincere
You'll be safe here

When nobody hears you scream
I'll scream with you
You'll be safe here”

She slowly loosened the hug so I pulled away too. She looked up at me with wet cheeks from crying. I wiped her cheeks dry with my hands. I cupped her cheeks and slowly brought my face close to hers. She closed her eyes as my lips touched her forehead gently. It lasted for a couple of seconds until she pulled me for another hug. Pumaikot ang mga braso niya sa leeg ko, habang ang mga braso ko ay nasa bewang naman niya.

“You'll be safe here

In my arms
Through the long cold night
Sleep tight
You'll be safe here”

I continued my song as the breeze of air hit our skin. Even though the weather up here was quite cold, our warmth was stronger. I ended the song with a heartfelt line.

“Put your heart in my hands
You'll be safe here”

I know what this feeling is all about, I am not naive to not be familiar with this emotion. When she's happy, I'm more than happy. When she's sad, I am too. When she's hurt, I could feel my heart sinking.

The thing is, I don't know what to do. I don't know how to handle this. I have so many questions.

She was facing her back on me when we finally settled on the bed. I was spooning her from behind. Nakayakap ang braso ko sa kaniya at nakapatong ang kamay niya sa braso ko. I was humming the song unconsciously until I just felt her sleeping.

I smiled and kissed her nape before closing my eyes. I'll keep you, Kael. You'll be safe here, with me, I promise.

Kael's POV

I don't know what's with you, Ken. But yeah, you're right. I am safe here. I feel safe when I'm with you. You're a safe place for me.

I cried, I suddenly broke down in front of him. I was hurt and I doubted my worth.

But he's here. He didn't leave my side. He listened to me. He comforted me. He assured me. I can still remember how he sounded while he was singing with his deep and low voice. The song has beautiful lyrics already, but it sounded more beautiful and sincere when he sang it.

Those words he said weren't just the simple ones, the song he sang to me wasn't just a simple song for me. Those were heartfelt. Everything he said, everything he did, even just his simple gestures, it penetrated my heart. Especially his gentle kisses on my head, and the sincere forehead kiss.

I was just crying earlier, and now I am smiling. Sobrang bigat ng dibdib ko kanina, at ngayon magaan na ang pakiramdam ko. Natulog ako ng may ngiti at magaan na puso. Everything's because of him.

I was staring at him while he was still sleeping. You don't just make me happy, Ken. Hindi mo lang ako napapangiti at napapatawa. You also make me feel things that I clearly know what they mean.

But after everything I've experienced, I am still unsure.

I cupped his cheek and moved my thumb gently. Nakatapat ako sa mukha niya kaya hindi nagkakalayo ang mukha namin. I could see tiny moles on different spots on his face. He suddenly moved and opened his eyes. Nagkasalubong ang paningin namin kaya nginitian ko siya. Naghikab naman siya habang nakatakip ang kamay sa bibig. Humarap siya sa ‘kin pagkatapos at yumakap sa bewang ko.

“Antok pa ‘ko,” bulong niya habang nakapikit.

I played with his hair and continued staring at him.

“Ken,”

“Hm?” He still answered though.

“Thank you… for yesterday.”

His eyes opened.

I smiled wider. “Thank you for comforting me.”

His hand went up to my cheek where he caressed me. He didn't answer through words, but I can still feel his response through his actions.

“Ken?”

“Hm?” He hummed with gentleness.

I stared at him for a second with a smile.

“I adore you.”
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Oh edi wow🙄

Cherez! Na-hack ata nung babaita.

I'll try to update again this week. Nagiging busy na naman kasi ulit ang inyong madamzky, palapit na naman ang midterm. Need mag aral mabuti para sumunod sa yapak ni Kael. (🤡)

Thank you for reading!

- Nath(Nahhhlia)

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