Freaky Thoughts

In Vino Veritas

"Sige po, Tita. Ako na pong bahala sa kanya. Matulog na po kayo." sabi ko habang akay ko si Colleen papasok ng kwarto niya.

"Salamat Kyla ha? Dito ka na rin matulog. Alas dos na ng umaga. Kayo talagang mga bata kayo." paalala pa ni Tita habang paalis.

"Noted po, Tita. Good night."

Tuluyan na akong pumasok sa loob para maihiga na rin ang isang 'to. Ngalay na rin yung braso tsk.

Maingat ko siyang inihiga at tinaggal ang sapatos. Iniwan ko siya saglit para kumuha pangtanggal ng make up at basang bimpo.

Saktong paglapag ko ng mga gamit sa bedside table ay nakita ko na gising na pala siya.

"Ay wow, kanina ka pa ba gising? Ikaw na magalis ng makeup mo." inabot ko sa kanya yung wet wipes.

Nakatitig lang siya sakin at umiling.

"Tsk, talaga naman." labag man sa loob ko ay ako na rin ang gumawa. At hindi niya inalis ang mata niya. Nakatitig lang talaga siya.

Buti nalang sanay na ako. She has piercing eyes that can make you feel intimidated.

After her face, I went to wipe her arms and legs too.

"Thank you." she suddenly uttered.

"For?" I asked without looking at her.

"Taking care of me."

I chuckled, "Haven't I been doing that for the last 5 years?"

"I know, that's why I'm thanking you."

"Alright, welcome." I said, finally meeting her eyes since I'm done with what I'm doing.

She raised her arms towards me.

I smiled, "Hug?"

She nodded, "Hug meee?"

"For someone who's masungit when sober, you sure is a big baby when drunk no?" I said as I reached her right hand and pulled her and enveloped her in my arms.

Then, I gently lie her down again. "Sleep ka na, okay?" I told her since her eyelids are about to give up.

I gathered all the used wipes.

"Kiss meee."

"Huh?" I stopped and looked at her then laughed after as her lips are pressed together in a pout, asking for a kiss.

"Colleen Marie, antok lang yan. Itulog mo na yan." napailing na lang ako sa mga trip niya tonight.

Umiling siya, "Why can't you kiss meee?" she asked further.

I chuckled again, "Two things, Miss. First, we're not a couple. Second, we're here in your parent's house. Ayokong maging bastos."

With her eyes half open, "Then, you should have brought me on my own house. You can kiss me there!"

Ang kulit!

"We still can't. Sleep ka na, okay? Wag mong labanan na imulat pa yang mata mo."

She finally gave in and closed her eyes, "Ang bad mo." she faintly said.

Napakaroll eyes ako, ako pa nga ang masama.

Nilinis ko na ang mga ginamit na wet wipes.

After doing so, I sat by her side again.

I sighed, "If we're together, you wouldn't even have to ask me to kiss or hug you. Kaso, wala eh. Hindi mo naman ako mahal. Pero okay na yun. Masaya na ako na parte pa rin ako ng mundo mo at ikaw, sakin. Masaya na ako na magkaibigan pa rin tayo."

I leaned in and gave her a kiss on the forehead then, utter those three words.

I stood up and yawned, "Time to go to bed."

Inayos ko muna ang kumot niya at dumiretso na sa pinto.

As I was about to turn off her lamp shade, I heard her say something while still asleep.

"Love you too."

And for the nth time tonight, all I can do was chuckle at her cuteness.

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