Fragmented Rhapsody

Fragment 38

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Happier

I tried to open my eyes, adjusting my vision lightly. Ramdam ko ang sakit ng ulo ko pero pinilit ko pa ring bumangon. I know I am in my unit and I am so sure of it because I'm in my bed right now. But I need to remember what happened in between! Kung sino ang naghatid sa akin dito and who changed my damn clothes.

Tinignan ko ang suot ko – I am now wearing an oversized black sweatshirt and short shorts. Good thing I still have my undergarments on. Pinasadahan ko ang buhok ko gamit ang mga daliri at napansing nakaayos na rin ito. I remembered that I tied it in a messy bun yesterday, and now it has been combed properly.

I lifted up my comforter and hoisted myself up. Inayos ko muna ang kama bago lumabas ng kwarto. When I heard the tiny kitchen clutters, that's when I knew that the faded hints of memories I remember weren't of a dream. That means he's here!

Marahan akong naglakad papunta sa kusina. When I got a view of my kitchen, my breathing hitched when I saw a man's tall frame and back, moving in my kitchen. He's currently cooking, opening all my kitchen's counters. Nakasuot siya ng white t-shirt at itim na cotton shorts.

Binuksan niya ang isa sa mga top closet at bumungad dito ang mga ramen noodles ko!

"Seriously?" he chuckled and picked up one, totally unaware of me watching. "Bakit puro ganito laman ng mga 'to?"

Sunod-sunod pa niyang binuksan ang iba at pare-parehas lang din ang kaniyang nakita.

"Ano ba 'to? Magtatayo na ba 'to ng ramen shop?"

Nag-init ang mga pisngi ko sa kaniyang sinabi. Tumikhim ako nang malakas kaya napalingon siya agad sa aking direksyon. I saw him raise his brow and his face turned serious, very different from what he was showing earlier. Naglakad ako papalapit sa marble counter, ramdam ang mga tingin niya sa akin.

I pouted and tried to look away. I feel like I've made a very big mistake and the only thing I can do is to keep quiet and behave.

"Any hangover headache?" Octavian asked coldly, which made me look at him again. His voice became deeper and colder over the past two years. Mas naging matikas din ang kaniyang katawan. He honestly looks good and even better now!

"I'm fine..." I lied, even though my head's kind of spinning right now.

He nodded and opened my fridge. Inilabas niya ang isang maliit na bote at inilapag ito sa harap ko.

"Inumin mo muna...that will help."

Tinaas ko ang isa kong kilay at kinuha ito agad. I opened it and immediately brought it to my mouth. It was sweet, so I didn't have a problem drinking it. Habang umiinom, Octavian sat on the high chair beside me, making my heart pound faster. Hindi ko siya pinansin at patuloy pa ring uminom. Itinukod niya ang kaniyang siko sa marble top at inalahad ang baba sa palad ng kaniyang kamay.

He's like here beside me, gawking at a prey!

"Uh, 'yung niluluto mo..." I tried to point out the stove even though I'm not sure kung ano ba ang niluluto niya.

"Kasasalang ko lang," he answered.

"Okay," I shrugged.

"You should rest more if you're still dizzy...I'll call you for lunch."

I pouted. "Hindi naman ako nahihilo..."

"Uh-huh," he smirked, "Hindi nga, pero inubos mo 'yung inumin..."

"Fine," I sighed. "Medyo masakit lang ulo ko...but I can manage."

He chuckled and leaned forward to kiss my forehead. Agad akong napapikit nang dumampi ang labi niya sa aking noo. I've longed for his kiss for a very long time and everything he does is making me giddy and happy now.