Kazee's POV
"What did you say?" He withrawn from my hug and held my chin with his thumb, forcing me to look straight ahead to his tantalizing eyes.
I looked down when I realized how sincere he is. I felt so embarassed for my sudden confesion.
"Look at me." he demanded.
I bit my lip before turning my gaze so it could meet his. Shock registered from his eyes. He licked his lips and stared at me. Halos malagutan ako ng hininga dulot ng kaba.
Still his eyes fixated on me, I can almost feel his breath since he's only inches away.
"I said I love you." I whispered.
Dumoble ang kaba ko nang umangat ang sulok ng labi niya. Umiling siya nang bahagya na tila ba hindi makapaniwala sa sinabi ko.
"Don't worry. The feeling is mutual." mayabang niyang sagot.
I pouted because he's being so conceited!
Nanlaki ang mata ko nang lumapit siya at dinampihan ng malambot na halik ang labi ko.
It's only a smack but I felt like my world just crumbled!
"Let's eat." he smirked.
I pouted more when he opened the box of a fastfood on the table. Wala akong nagawa kundi ang kumain na din.
Pareho ata kaming hindi makatulog dahil nang lumabas ako para uminom ng tubig ay nakita ko si Nathan na nakasandal sa terrace.
The dark sky enabled the moon to shine brightly. And it shined perfectly to my man.
I hugged myself because the wind blew. I felt him stiffened when I hugged him from behind.
"Can't sleep?" I asked. He just sighed and wrapped his hands on mine. It felt so warm and soothing.
"What will happen now?" Tanong ko.
My heart broke when he removed my hands. But it beated so wildly when she pulled me. Now, he's behind me hugging me from behind. He buried his face on my neck.
"Let's not think about tomorrow. Right here, right now. Treasure every second." he whispered.
We spent minutes just feeling and comforting each other. Hindi namin kailangang magsalita para maramdaman ang isa't isa. Hindi ko alam ang pwedeng mangyari bukas. We can't keep on hiding forever. But each and every second I spent and will spend with him, I'll bury it deep within my heart.
I woke up feeling so sleepy. Imagine? Kagagaling ko sa tulog pero inaantok ulit ako.
I giggled when I opened the curtains and the beach greeted me good morning. Ang ganda!
May narinig akong mumunting hiwa pagkababa ko sa kusina. I bit my lip when I saw Nathan cooking. Beside him a full of groceries good for a week.
"Morning." he greeted. He even smiled.
"Good morning babe." pilyo kong sambit at umupo sa tapat niya.
He chuckled. "Put these when the water boiled. I'll just get something in my car."
Hindi niya ako inantay na sumagot at umalis na. I was waiting for the water to boil so I started singing.
~Sa isang sulyap mo ay nabihag ako para bang himala ang lahat ng ito~
Pinagkulot kulot ko pa ang boses para mas effective.
~Sa isang sulyap mo nabighani ako nabalot ng pag-asa ang puso
Sa isang sulyap mo nala--"
"The fuck?!" napatigil ako nang dumating na si Nathan. Busangot na ang mukha. Napangisi ako nang makaisip kung paano siya bwibwisiten.
"Sa isang sulyap mo nalaglag panty kooo!"
Nathan glared at me as if he wants me dead. I laughed harder.
"Pulutin mo kasi panty ko, Nathan. Nalaglag kaya!" asar ko pa.
"Putangina." Rinig kong malutong niyang mura.
Mas natawa lang ako. Lumapit siya at linagay ang mga ingredients sa kumukulong tubig.
"What's that?" usisa ko sa hawak niyang paperbag.
Ibinato niya iyon at sapul sa mukha ko. He's so harsh!
"The heck!" angal ko at minasahe bahagya ang noo ko. Natawa lang siya at hindi ako pinansin. Tinuloy niya ang linuluto niya.
Nang buksan ko ay mayroong pantulog, lotion, pabango at iba pa. Meron din tsinelas. I smirked, he acts so tough on the outside but he's so thoughtful and sweet on the inside.
"Thanks babe." I giggled and tiptoed to kiss his cheeks.
I bit my lip when his ears reddened down to his neck. Aasarin ko sana pero baka ihampas niya sa akin ang linuluto niya. Mainit pa naman!
Umakyat na lang ako sa taas para maligo. I bit my lip and closed my eyes before opening my phone. I braced myself for a very ugly news. I turned it off because I'm afraid they can trace me, but I realized it's impossible.
Nanguna ang pangalan ni Louisa sa inbox ko. Kumunot ang noo ko nang may mensahe sina Zach, Roemer, Dhelia, Brock at pati si Lorah... Even Aldrew and Jairo.
Fr Zach:
Hanep! Sabihin mo kay Nathan na sagutin ang cellphone. Mga malalande.
Fr: Roemer
Beep me if you need my help.
Fr: Dhelia
My gosh! I underestimated your charm! Imagine? Pinatulan ka ni kuya Nathan!
Fr. Brock
I support the both of you. I just hope you wont regret this.
Fr. Lorah
I'll calm my mother. Just take care please. I love you both.
P.s. practice safe sex
Napapikit ako sa mensahe ng kapatid ni Nathan. Reading this warmed my heart. Knowing that there are people who are willing to help us.
Fr: Aldrew
Sana all may jowa.
Natawa naman ako sa mensahe niya. Pero agad na nawala nang mabasa ng mensahe ni Jairo
Fr: Jairo
Your father talked to me. I'm so sorry, Kaz. I'm the reason why you had to do this.
Hindi ko maintindihan ang unay mensahe ni Jairo. How? Paanong siya ang naging rason kung bakit ko ginawa 'to?
Fr: Jairo
Both of our father agreed to marry us off. I'm sorry Kazee, I didn't know. Beep me if you're ready to talk to me. Susunduin kita. Sabihin mo lang kung nasaan ka. Don't worry, hindi ko sasabihin sa ama mo.
I just stared at his last message. My mind went blank. Jairo is a good guy, and I trust him when he said he wont tell my whereabouts.
It's just that, why him? I hated the thought of pragmatic marriage. If I knew about this sooner, maybe I wouldn't have left home.
But things have changed. I love Nathan. More than anything. More than anyone. I'm still young but that doesn't mean what I feel for him is shallow. Wala sa edad ang pag-ibig. Hindi porke't maaga kang nagmahal, tawag ay puppy love.
It's different. I don't know why... I just know it.
He was on the phone when I arrived at the kitchen. I can only see his back but his tone was mad..and serious.
"I am not being impulsive! I can retake the finals! Kaya kong magsummer class!"
"But right now, fuck! She needs me, Lindon!"
I bit my lip as guilt crept in my heart like a fucking wildfire. He's sacrificing too much for me. His studies.. His future..
Napatigil siya nang makita ako. He ended the call and sighed before walking towards me.
"Kanina ka pa?"
I smiled sadly. "Sino yon?"
His jaw moved. "Kaibigan kong kaklase ko."
"I'm sorry, Nathan."
My eyes watered. He lift my chin using his thumb.
"Hey, hey babe. Look at me."
Sumalubong sa akin ang malambot niyang tingin. Puno ng pagmamahal at pag-aalala.
"Your dreams, your studies. You're giving up too much for me." I uttered..almost a whiper.
"You're worth the risk. Kaz, you are my dream..my future." He whispered.
Isinandal niya ang noo niya sa akin. Our nose are touching, I can feel his breathe... At sa bawat paghinga niya, ramdam ko ang pagod.
"I would rather give up everything just to have you than have everything without you." he added.
My tears fell. How can be a man this passionate? This good? This beautiful? I.. I want to stay with him for the rest of my life. I can't see myself loving any other guy. Kung meron man, hindi gaya ng ganito. Hindi katulad ng ganito. I'll give him everything I can give.
"I love you so much." I said in between of my sobs.
"I love you fucking more than much." He replied.
Next thing I knew, his lips are already brushed mine. It was so soft. I can feel his care, his love and his frustration..
Right here, right now. I will never forget this. I will never forget. If he's not for me, then I'd do everything to make him end up being with me.
In this world full of chaos, in an ocean of people fighting for foolish love. I found him. And I'm beyond lucky to be loved back by someone who I love.