Wrath of the Blazing Sun (Isla del Tesoro #3)

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Ganto?

Tatlong araw ang lumipas hanggang sa nakalabas na kami ng ospital. 

Xenon would spend his days resting at home, in his room, while I did my best to help him relax and lend a hand with the things he needed.

Ayaw pa niya akong papasukin sa kwarto niya nung una, he says that we're still not married.

"Xenon, kung 'di mo 'ko papapasukin, pano kita maaalagaan?" I argued back.

"We're still not married. The Singapore trip was another story. We're at home now. Who knows what can happen?!"

Sinimangutan ko siya.

"I respect you for protecting your purity but I'm here to help. You're so traditional!"

"But Flaire!"

"Xenon!"

Hindi natigil ang pagtatalo namin hanggang sa dumating na si Tita Genesis at siya na mismo ang nagkulong sa amin sa kwarto ni Xenon.

"Xenon, loosen up!" Natatawa niyang sabi bago umalis sa kabilang bahagi ng nakasarang pinto.

I grinned at Xenon while he closed his eyes as he lie on his bed, emitting few grunts from frustration. I sat on the floor as I rest my face on his bed, facing him sidewards.

"Nahuli na 'yong mga umatake sa atin." I gave Xenon my phone to see the article from local police.

"Yeah. Galit na galit si Mommy, hindi niya tinantanan. Even Dad was scared." Xenon laughed.

His laugh never fails to swam through the depth of my heart.

Which makes me wonder. "How do you honestly feel about my on-going responsibility back in Manila?"

His breath came to a halt. Slowly, his eyes opened and find mine.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes."

"Are you safe?"

"I'm not sure. It depends, but I can protect myself."

"I was about to say I'm alright with everything but since your safety is compromise, we have to fix some arrangements with that." He smirked.

I shook my head and bowed a bit to hide my smile.

That was sexy.

"Are you shy?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong niya sa akin.

"Halata ba?" I sarcastically answered.

"Nahihiya ka?"

"Sige, ilakas mo pa."

He chuckled so loud then sat on the bed, grabbed my hips, and proceeded embrace me as I sat in front of him with my back against his chest.

"Xenon! 'Yung sugat mo!" Naiinis kong sabi habang hinahampas ang mga brasong nakapulupot sa akin.

"Shh... Flaire."

"Sira ka! Bat mo ako binuhat?! Patingin ng likod mo!"

"Ayos lang ako. Kung masakit, kanina pa ako uminda. Wait..." Natigilan siya, parang nag-iisip. "Hahalikan mo ako kung masaktan ako 'di ba?"

Hindi ako umimik. He rested his head on my shoulders.

"Ang sakit..." Arte niya. "Penge kiss."

"Corny."

"Ang sakit, Flaire..."

"Ikaw bumuhat sa akin. Sinabi ko bang gawin mo?"

"Akala ko nag-aalala ka?"