Bewildered 🌸 (kja)

Risk Taking 2

As Harry gazed at Liza, the soft glow of the moonlit night bathed her beautiful face in a mesmerizing light. Little did he realize that simply looking at her would have such an intoxicating and captivating effect on him. Hindi niya na maalala kung kailan o paano nagsimula ang labis niyang kagustuhan na palagi itong makita. The only thing he was positive about was how desperately he wanted her. Gustong-gusto niya ito.

In his dreams, her piercing icy blue eyes captivate him. Her beautiful smile lights up his world and her laughter echoes through his mind. And oh, the way she pouts drives him wild! Her outlandish temper tantrums and relentless nagging only add to the thrilling chaos consuming him!

Of course, alam niya na infatuated si Liza sa kanya, and the need to tell her that he felt the same way was so strong that it pained him inside every time he pushed her away. Just because he made a promise—and a Fortaleza always keeps its promises. Though it pains him, talagang naghintay siya.

Akala niya makakalimutan niya ang damdaming iyon sa paglipas ng panahon. But he was wrong. Can this be love? Hindi niya alam. Napailing siya sa naisip. But let time reveal the actual score. He only wanted her to be his for the time being. Only time would tell where his 'wants' would take them.

Nagtatawanan sila habang pinagsasaluhan ang masarap na hapunan. Mahangin doon at tinatangay ng hangin ang buhok ni Liza. He wanted to reach out to her, but he restrained himself. He simply stared at her and let his eyes be blessed. Hinding-hindi siya magsasawa na ito ay pagmasdan.

Napailing-iling si Liza habang maluwang na nakangiti, hindi niya mapigilan ang kanyang kaligayahan. "Mr. Harry Fortaleza, did your parents not inform you that it is considered impolite to stare?" she asked, a mischievous grin playing on her lips. Kung nakakatunaw lang ang titig ay kanina pa siya nalusaw. "You're making me feel uncomfortable," she said with a wrinkled nose. "Don't do that," Harry let out a low, throaty laugh that sent shivers down her spine, and it sounded so incredibly sexy.

He sighed softly and replied, "I can't help it." His eyes betrayed his feelings, still unable to believe the depth of his attraction towards her. "You're so beautiful, pumpkin," he whispered, his voice filled with genuine admiration.

Liza blushed. Pakiwari niya ay namula pati ang buo niyang tenga. "Stop it, Harry," aniya at pigil ang mga ngiti na sumubo ng pasta at uminom ng juice. Pag kasama niya si Harry bawal siya uminom ng kahit anong nakakalasing. Sobra ang pag-iingat nito sa kanya.

"Seryoso ako, you're so beautiful, pumpkin,"

Liza laughed, pilit pinipigilan ang kilig na nararamdaman. Pero deep inside ay nais niyang maglupasay sa saya. After she sipped her orange juice, ay nakangiting tinignan niya ito. "Don't call me pumpkin. In three days, I'll be eighteen." aniya at pabirong inirapan ito. "I'm not a child anymore, dalaga na'ko,"

Napatawa si Harry, pagkuway napakibit-balikat. Liza was right. She's not a child anymore. Kitang-kita ang malaking pagbabago ng katawan nito. Nagkalaman at naging mas kaaya-aya ang hubog ng kanyang katawan. Tumangkad din ito ng ilang dangkal. "Then let me call you doll instead," he said.

She laughed, and it sounded like music to his ears. "Alright then," Liza replied.

Nagtaka si Liza nang biglang tumayo si Harry. Tumungo ito sa direksyon niya at naglahad ng kamay. Napatingala siya rito. "What?" natatawa niyang tanong. "Ano 'yan?"

Napatawa rin si Harry. "Can I have this dance?"  tanong niya.

Napahagikhik si Liza at napailing. "There's no music, Harry, ano ka ba—"

"Don't be stubborn, come on," Masuyong hinila siya nito patayo. He pulled her into a gentle hug, and Liza snaked her two arms into his neck. They made a slow dance. Napatawa sila pareho. Alam nilang nagmumukha silang timang, but who cares? "Oh, God, how I missed you!" pagkuway bulalas nito habang nakatitig sa kanya.