Deepest Treasured Fantasies

Chapter 24

There's a feeling inside my chest that I have been ignoring for the past few weeks. Loneliness. I'd never experience this kind of feeling before.

Surely, may mga araw na dumadating na, I'm longing to be with my family but this time, it's kind of different. My mind is all over the place and I couldn't concentrate.

"She doesn't like me," I told him frimly.

Earlier this evening, we had a dinner with Eve. Hindi naman niya ako binastos pero halata sa mukha niya na hindi niya ko gusto.

"No, that is just her usual expression." He whispered on my ear. We're in a tub and I was in between his legs, leaning against his broad chest. We had sex in the shower an hour ago.

I told him that I want to skinny dip pero sabi niya masyado raw malamig sa labas at kakagaling ko lang sa sakit. The pool is so inviting. Actually, napaka ganda ng resort. I'm really sure na malaki ang kikitain niya rito kapag open na siya for business.

"Is it true, nagagawing mong garden 'yong public pool?" I asked while sofly touching his arms around me.

"Yeah," He kissed me neck. "Ano sa tingin mo?"

Wala akong alam sa mga bulaklak pero feeling ko magiging maganda naman 'yon. "Maganda naman 'yon."

There's a silence between us. Pero nagtanong ulit ako. "Kailan mo bubuksan ang resort?"

"I'm planning to add more villas, not sure when." sagot niya. Tumingin ako sa labas dahil glass window lang naman ang pagitan ng bathroom at outdoor private pool.

Kaninang umaga pumunta ulit kami sa farm at nakilala ko pa 'yong mga ibang trabahador. Mababait sila at napaka sayang kausap. Tumulong din akong magtanin. Nela took some picture of me and I send it to Talia, ang sabi niya hindi raw bagay ang pagbubungkal sa'kin.

The feeling of being here reminds me of Cebu, the farmers and welcoming staffs reminds me of my parents. Nela, she reminds of my twin. I felt a connection in this place.

"What do you think of this place?" tanong niya sakin.

I turned and faced him. "This place," Huminga ako ng malamin dahil naramdaman ko ang pag-init ng mga mata ko. "It's captivating and," My voice cracked. "It feels like home," Tiningnan ko siya at ngumiti. "Thank you." I looked down and planted a soft kiss on his chest right where his heart lies. Home.

He hugged me tightly and I felt his lips on my head. "Come on, let me wash you."

"Earth to Inez Nastaha?"

I gazed at Penny who's standing infront me, nakapamewang pa. "Ano 'yon?"

She rolled her eyes on me. "Napapansin ko na lagi ka na lang natutulala."

She turn her attention to the clothing rails. I winced when she gave a hanger. "Try mo 'yan."

I looked at the dress disgustingly. "Ayoko nito mukha akong nanay and ang pangit ng kulay." binalik ko sa rack 'yong damit. We are here at some expensive botique to look for a gown for tomorrow's event.

Penny was going through the racks again. Ako na lang ang wala pang napipili kaya tinutulungan na niya ko. "How about this?"

She snatched a hanger off the rack, showing me an emerald plastic-covered gown. Emerald colored gown. "This color looks good on you."

Emerald string-strap, mermaid gown with thigh slit.

Kinuha ko 'yon sa kanya at napangiti habang sinusuri. Emerald means precious and rare. I looked at Penny. "Ito na lang." We both went to the fitting room to check. It fits me perfectly, same thing goes with her gown.