Atherelle's POV
I Love Him
The light from the sun reflected harshly on my face making me cover my face using a pillow. Iidlip sana ulit ako nang maalala kong may trabaho nga pala ako. I look for a wall clock or something to see the time but there's nothing here. Nagpalinga-linga ako para sana hanapin ang cellphone ko pero imbis na iyon ang makita ay si Gaviel ang nahanap ng mata ko.
He just got went inside the room, now with his after-shower looks. His hair is a bit damp and now back to black. He was busy wiping his hair using a white towel, and when he may notice someone is looking at him, he looks at me.
"Good morning," he greeted.
"Good morning," I greeted back.
Tumayo ako at hinagilap ang mga gamit ko kagabi. Gaviel went to his closet and find a shirt to wear. Nakamasid lang siya sa akin na natataranta sa kung ano.
"I didn't sleep beside you." aniya.
Inakala niya atang natataranta ako dahil sa akala ko ay tumabi siya sa 'kin.
"I have work, and I am now late," I spoke.
"Nagta-trabaho ka?" Nagugulohan niyang tanong.
"Oo"
"How? Why?" He muttered, confused.
I sighed. "I will tell you, but not now. This isn't the right time, Gav. I'm sorry."
He respects what I said though. "Ihahatid na kita."
"Hindi okay lang. I can just grab a cab, or I guess jeep."
"No,"
"I can manage." pagmumumilit ko.
"I can't let you ride a jeep wearing only like that." Pinasadahan niya ako ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa.
I was only wearing cycling shorts on my lower part because I didn't bring extra clothes. Hindi na ako nag protesta roon at sumabay nalang sakaniya. We went to the backyard where I saw him the first time I went there.
"Put this on your lap," Gaviel said and handed me his maroon hoodie.
Tinanggap ko ito bago sumampa sa motor at ginaya ang ginawa ni Gaviel. Inayos ko ang t-shirt pababa bago ipinatong ang hoodie niya sa lap ko. He checked something below us and fix something near my feet. Yumuko siya at ang nakahawak lang sa manibela ay ang isang kamay. He held my ankle and placed it on the step knot. I know how to do it, but he already do me a favor.
"Thank you," I said
Kung hindi lang dahil sa katotohanang late na ako ay nae-enjoy ko sana ang ride. I am too occupied by the thought that I might get fired because I am a careless worker.
We arrived at the apartment and Gaviel told me he'll drive me to my workplace. He was just waiting for me downstairs while I was preparing. It was already 9 AM when I was finally done preparing. Si Gaviel naman ay binilisan ang pagda-drive nang mapansin ang pagkakataranta ko. I was already an hour late when we arrived.
"Thank you," I said, and handed him the helmet.
But instead of getting the helmet, he caught my wrist and gently pulled me closer. I am a bit distance away from him, so I took three steps to get closer. Ang kamay niyang nasa manibela ay dumapo sa baywang ko. His feet are on the ground, supporting his balance.
"What time is your out?" he asked.
"Around 6 PM."
"I'll fetch you."
BINABASA MO ANG
Till the Last Game Do Us Part
Romance"He became my home when everything in me fell apart. He adopted my abandoned heart, hugged all my pain, and danced with my flaws like they were his favorite part of them all."
