Chapter 25

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Alice

Napatingin ako sa ilalim at pakiramdam ko nanlamig ang katawan ko. Napaatras ako. Shit! Hindi ko yata kaya

"You can do it Alice!" I glanced at Emir who was cheering me

"Go Alice! Kaya mo yan!" my eyes landed on Mella. She gave me a thumbs up then nodded her head

"Come on" I turned to face the man beside me. He held my hand and brought it to his lips and planted a soft kiss

Pinagmasdan ko ang kabuuan ni Carter. He's wearing a board shorts. Basa rin ang katawan nito dahil kanina pa sya nagda-dive

We're in a cliff and they're pushing me to do a cliff diving! Just what the heck?! Sa tingin ba talaga nila ganun kadali yun? I maybe don't have Acrophobia or fear of heights but damn! Cliff diving is not so damn easy!

"Do you want me to go first?" he asked

Hindi ako nagsalita

"You looked pale" his palm touched my cheek

"I'm not forcing you to do this. We can skip or reschedule this"

That's a good idea

But we're already here. Ngayon pa ba ako aatras?

I sighed

"Can we... can we just jump together?" in that way it will lessen my fear

"Of course. Anything for you baby"

Napangiti ako. Kahit papaano ay nabawasan ang takot ko. I am unlike Emir who's adventurous. Pati nga sky diving nagawa na rin nya, Cavern diving, wakeboarding, name an extreme water sports and he will do it happily and wholeheartedly! Pabor pa nga sa kanya!

Nagtaka ako nang pumunta si Carter sa likuran ko at hinawakan ang strings ng bikini top ko

"Mabuti na ang sigurado" sabi nya matapos higpitan ang pagkakatali nito

He went in front of me. Tumalikod sya at bahagyang ibinaba ang katawan

"Sakay na"

My brows furrowed

"Why?"

"To make you feel safe and at ease. I know you're still afraid"

"Ahm I think holding hands would do"

He chuckled

"Come on, baby. Ride on my back"

Bumuga ako ng malalim na hininga bago sinunod ang gusto nya. I rested my chin on his shoulder

"Still nervous?"

"A little" pag amin ko. I suddenly felt safe. Pakiramdam ko ay wala naman akong dapat ikatakot sa gagawin namin

"Told you. My warmth and presence could help"

Napanguso ako

"Tss boastful"

He chuckled and gave me a peck on my lips

"Ready ka na?"

Tinignan ko ang tatalunan namin. Yes, I feel safe because he's with me but... I'm still kinda... nervous

Siguro naman may next time pa naman?

"Ahm on the second thought, we can reschedule---"

Napasigaw ako nang biglang tumakbo si Carter at tumalon sa cliff. Shit! I wasn't prepared for that!

Mahigpit akong napayakap sa leeg ni Carter. Damn! I think I'm already strangling him but who cares! Kasalanan nya naman!

Bumulusok ang katawan namin sa tubig. Medyo napahiwalay ako sa kanya pero mabilis kong naramdaman ang braso nya sa bewang ko na sinasabayan ako sa pag ahon

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