Twilit Passion

Chapter 21

Dedicated to
CeCeLib

Chapter 21

My heart flutters like a hummingbird's wings fast and swift. His broad chest is really warm that it makes me lost in my words. We are back hugging and it feels forever. Kung isa siyang pader parang nais ko na lang na sumandal sa kanya habang buhay.

"Why are you stark naked in the middle of the woods?" His voice sounded so calm but it is followed by an exasperated sigh.

Ang kanyang mga kamay ay parang mga baging na nakapalibot sa aking katawan. I assumed that he wants to cover my body. Wala akong naisagot sa kanya dahil mukhang napipi rin ako. I can actually feel his rugged breathing plus the rapid heartbeats that are moving with mine in sync.

I let out a breath to calm my nerves and to be able to think deeply in this situation. "I was just trying to relaxed and soaked my body in the cold river. And it's already dark, no ones around," kaswal kong sagot na parang hindi apektado sa kanyang presensya.

Thank God, I didn't stutter.

"How can you say that, huh, moonlight? Many eyes were probably gawking at you right now. You can't just swim around. Hindi mo sigurado ang panahon ngayon," he reasoned out darkly. I can tell in his tone that he's mad but still keeps his voice in a gentle way.

"I don't think so..." Ngunit nang marinig muli ang mga ingay ng hayop sa loob ng kakahuyan ay napabuntong-hininga ako. Yeah, many eyes are observing us right now.

"Let's go back," anas nito sakin.

Mariin akong napapikit sa kanyang mga inaakto. Tama na ang lahat, Hiel. I should end this to find my real self.

Dahan-dahan kong kinuha ang kanyang mga braso na nakapulupot sa akin. He let me and I faced him with no trace of trouble and emotions on my visage. I didn't mind if I'm naked on his front. He saw everything about me so there's no need to hide it under his gaze. We're both serious and waiting for the first one to blow the ice.

Agad kong nakita ang aligaga niyang abong mga mata kahit na may kaunting liwanag lamang. His eyes reflect a lot of questions. Pero pinili niyang tumahimik at obserbahan ako.

"Moonlight.." His hand extended to reach me but I stepped back.

Napatungo ako sa paraan ng pagkakasambit niya ng salitang iyon. He sounded so weak and was like begging me to tell him what's happening. My cold treatment bothers him a lot.

"I..I was glad that you're back," saad ko. Marahan akong umangat ng mukha at nginitian siya.

He remained quiet and was just staring at me soulfully. "I know I was at fault that you became mad and-"

"No! I'm not mad nor blaming you Hiel. I understand, as always."

Umigting ang panga nito at tumungo rin. He harshly rake his fingers on his hair making it more messy. "A..are we still okay?"

That caught me off guard. His question directed to me is making me hurt. Are we really okay? O kung tamang sabihin ay ipagpatuloy pa ba namin ito?

As I looked at his uncertain and gloomy face right now. It hits me hard and I want to stop myself from telling him my decision. But, it's too late.

Tumingala ako para matigil ang luhang nais tumakas. This is it. This is the perfect timing.

"I..I thought that we should end this.." Ikinuyom ko ang aking kamao sa gilid habang binibigkas ang mga salitang iyon. Diretsong tinitigan ko siya sa mata para makita niyang seryoso ako.