Camouflage (Querio Series #3)

Kabanata 29

Kabanata 29
Happiest

Olivia woke up two weeks before. It was already two months since Gregory went home. Naassign na ulit siya sa Manila kaya madalas na silang magkita ng dalaga.

Victoria grabbed her bag.

"Alis na muna ako, SPO4. Just contact me if anything happens." Aniya at tumango na rin kay Marlon na busy sa pag aareglo ng dalawang lasing.

Huminga ng malalim si Victoria at ngumisi ng makita niya si Gregory na nakasandal sa kanyang SUV. Nakangiti ito habang pinapanood siyang lumapit.

"Approved ang leave mo?" She asked again.

Humalakhak si Gregory at pimagbuksan siya ng pintuan.

"No one can stop me from taking this vacation. We're both busy. We just barely see each other." Aniya.

Tumango si Victoria. He was right. Sa dalawang buwang pamamalagi ni Gregory ay tatlong beses pa lang sila nagkikita dahil sa trabaho.

Sa tuwing hindi siya puwede, ang dalaga naman ang magkakaroon ng emergency. Ganoon ang ikot ng buhay nila. Palaging calls o hindi kaya ay sa text messages.

Nagkuwentuhan silang dalawa sa buong biyahe papunta sa Laiya, Batangas. They will go to the beach and spend their sixth months.

Gregory's physique matured more. Hindi niya maiwasang mas mamangha dahil roon. Napakaguwapo ng nilalang na ito lalo na sa suot nitong cargo shorts at puting muscle shirt.

"Stop staring, Maria Victoria..." Sambit nito habang nagdadrive.

He was trying to hide his smile. Napatawa si Victoria at tinitigan ang mukha nito.

"Namumula ka?" She teased.

Gregory shook his head but continued to blush. Napangisi si Victoria. The notorious playboy's blushing? She tried to poke his cheek but he caught her finger and interlocked his fingers with hers.

He kissed her knuckles while driving. Namula si Victoria sa inasal na iyon ng binata. They were on for months but this was the first time they will be alone. Palaging halik sa pisngi o hindi kaya yakap lamang ang ginagawa nila when they go out.

"Cat got your tongue, lady?" It's Gregory's turn to smirk.

She sighed and tightened her hold. Hindi niya akalain na ganito kasarap sa pakiramdam. She felt happy right now.

Nakarating sila matapos ang ilang oras. Gregory forbidded  to talk about work. They talked about random stuff about their friends especially with Phoebe's pregnancy.

"We should visit them while you're still here in Manila, Greg." She said.

Tumango si Gregory at kinuha ang maleta mula sa trunk ng sasakyan. Then, he held hands with her again. Sumunod sila sa staff ng resort.

"We should. The boys wants to have a drink. You know, nalaman nila na I succeeded with my dream to have you." He titled his head.

Umirap si Victoria sa tinuran ng lalaki. Their villa was small and initimate. Napapalibutan ito ng mga halaman at may sariling swimming pool sa loob.

It was already night so they decided to wash up and grab dinner. Lumabas si Victoria na naka maxi-dress. Gregory was sitting on their bed. Nakasuot pa rin ng cargo short pero nakapolong pang-itaas na.

"Damn," he said while watching her let her hair down. 

Hinila siya ni Gregory papalapit sa kanya at niyakap ito. He carresed her back while his head rests on her stomach.