When The Flower Withers (Fleur Series #1)

Chapter 24

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"Girlfriend na kita..." bulong niya, hindi pa rin makapaniwala.

Tumango ako at nginitian siya bago ulit hinalikan sa labi. I couldn't get enough of his lips but I still pulled away as I wanted to see his reaction. I felt like I was watching my favorite movie after seeing a different happiness from his eyes. I felt like I was listening to my favorite song upon hearing his chuckle.

I wrapped my arms around his waist as I took another step towards him. "Girlfriend mo na ako, Ash..." Gamit ang isang kamay, hinawakan ko ang kaliwang pisngi niya. "Mahal kita.

A different emotion passed through his eyes, an emotion I couldn't name but it was enough to assure me I made him beyond happy by saying those two words to him.

He bit his lower lip and looked at his left side, my favorite mannerism of him... I knew heat crept up to his face when I saw it flushed. Hindi ko ine-expect ang sumunod niyang ginawa, binuhat niya ako at ilang beses kaming umikot. Kung sa ibang pagkakataon paniguradong maiinis ako rito, pero dahil siya si Ash at gustong-gusto ngayon ng puso ko ang marinig ang bawat halakhak niya, hinayaan ko na.

Isa pa, mahal ko eh. Mahal ko na siya. Aside from hearing his laugh, I love hearing the sound of my heart beating for him. He made this heart beat again.

"Ash! Ibaba mo na nga ako." Natatawang sabi ko nang umikot ulit siya.

Hindi niya ako pinakinggan at tumingin sa kalsada sa baba namin. May apat na lalaking estudyang naglalakad doon. "Mga pre!" sigaw niya rito. Nag-angat ng tingin sa amin ang apat na lalaki.

"Hoy! Ano ka ba!" Gusto kong itago ang mukha sa kahihiyan. Kinurot ko rin siya sa braso pero hindi niya naman 'yon pinansin.

He pointed at me and gave my forehead a kiss. "Girlfriend ko na!" sigaw niya ulit sa mga 'to.

Nagkatinginan silang apat at sabay-sabay na tumawa. The tallest guy among them placed his hands beside his lips. "Sana all, pare!"

"Ritwal reveal!" sigaw no'ng lalaking nagsisigarilyo.

Sabay kaming natawa ni Ash. "Tamang dasal lang, bro!" sagot niya rito.

"Awit! 'Di kami nagdadasal eh." Nagtawanan ulit silang apat. "Congrats na lang sa inyo! Sana 'di pa kayo mamatay!"

Nagsimula na silang maglakad pero tumigil 'yong pinakamaliit sa kanila. "Wala pa ring forever!" sigaw niya sa amin bago sumakay sa jeep na dumaan.

After he put me down, he cupped my cheeks as his eyes wandered around my face. His eyes were full of joy and love, the smile I saw upon saying him I love him too never left his lips. As minutes went by, it grew even wider.

My favorite sight to see.

Hinalikan niya ako nang paulit-ulit sa noo. "'Di mo alam kung gaano mo 'ko pinasaya ngayon," sabi niya bago pinagdikit ang noo naming dalawa. I closed my eyes when he rubbed his nose against mine, he chuckled. We both laughed.

My favorite sound to hear.

"Primrose..." My name had never sounded as beautiful as it did just right now—it sounded so beautiful coming out from the mouth of the man I love.

"Hmm?" I asked. Mas sumiksik pa ako sa dibdib niya habang naka-upo na kami sa sahig, siya naman ay mas hinigpitan pa ang pagkakayakap sa baywang ko.

"Thank you," he mumbled and kissed me on top of my head.

My eyes were fixated at the myriad of city lights beneath the horizon. I didn't take my eyes off of it for it was a sight to behold. "Thank you for what?"