Impervious Treasure (Azcona Cousins #2)

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Chapter 33

The last time that Tita Raquel fed me a heavy confrontation, I chickened out. But now, I told myself that there's no spacious room to entertain cowardice. It is such a shame to just back out. Yes, I feared her once... because her words stung and her actions were very exceptional as a protective mother of Ramsis Gabrielle.

Pero hindi naman yata tama na hanggang ngayon ay paiiralin ko pa rin ang takot ko. It's not acceptable. I am nearly at the point of embracing every bit of flaws her son has.

Surprisingly, his mother didn't dare to interfere. She has no say... for the meantime, I guess.

Nang makatayo ay hinatak ako pababa ni Ramsis paupo. Lumapat ang kalahati ng katawan ko sa kanyang dibdib. I was cleaning the center table because of the mess I've made. Nag-aaral ako para sa paparating na surgery. Inaaral ko ang bawat pasikot-sikot ng tahi. Ang daming variations at minsan ay nagkakamali ako, hanggat hindi ko naitatama ay 'di ako tumitigil sa pagtahi.

"Can we cuddle now?" Ramsis sweetly asked. His legs are wide apart and I am in between it. Ang kanyang kamay ay pasimpleng dumausdos sa loob ng maluwag na suot kong shirt at gumawa ng nakakakiliting linya sa'king tiyan. It's his shirt actually. Hiniram ko dahil gusto kong naaamoy ang pabango niya sa akin. "You're taking advantage of my goodness. You made my condo unit as your study den."

Tumaas ang kilay ko at nilingon siya. He's exposing a mocking look. Amoy na amoy ko ang pabango niya. Minsan napapaisip na lamang ako kung ilan bang reserbang pabango ang mayroon siya.

"You wanted me to be here," I fired back. Totoo naman. Siya ang sumundo sa'kin sa apartment at nangako rin na iuuwi ako ng hapon.

Si Cotton tuloy ay laging naiiwan kay James at Cheska. I somehow feel guilty. Cotton has no permanent home.

He snorted. "Siyempre, para 'yan sa kinabukasan natin. Kailangan ko talagang mag compromise," baluktot niyang sabi. It was more of convincing himself.

Tumawa ako. I reached for his jaw and kissed it. Natunghayan ko ang panandaliang pagpikit ng mga mata niya. His thick and long lashes fluttered. Ngumuso ako. Ang unfair naman, bakit hindi ganoon ang pilikmata ko?

"What's your plan after graduating, Ram?"

He gazed at me. "I am starting to establish my own financial institution, lending company to be exact. But I am uncertain. What if I fail? I have no passion for our chain of hotels."

"Everyone in the field of business is a risk taker, Ramsis. At hindi naman sa isang taon ay positive na agad ang cash flow ng negosyo, 'di ba?"

Ramsis snuggled down. He rained soft kisses on the side of my neck. I felt ticklish so I squirmed on my place. Kinurot ko ang braso niya at agad naman siyang tumawa. "Hindi mo ba ako tatanungin kung ano pa ang iba kong plano sa buhay, Clair Emrie? Aren't you curious?"

"I'll support all of your plans, Ram, don't worry."

"Really?"

I hummed and nodded my head.

I temporarily closed my eyes when his hands ran through my hair. I shifted my weight to change my position. Pinulupot ko ang aking mga kamay sa katawan niya. I am now facing his chest and inhaling his scent more.

"Pakakasalan kita sa simbahan 'pag may sapat na akong ipon, Emrie. I'll make us official. I couldn't see myself marrying someone else who's not you... I can only foresee the future with you," he whispered.

Napamulat ako sa sinabi niya. My heart suddenly hammered abnormally. Ang kinang sa mga mata ni Ramsis ay kitang-kita ko. I sense his sincerity. I genuinely smiled. "We're technically official, Ram."