Flames and Vengeance (South Series # 1) COMPLETED- To be published

Chapter 20

For Christmas, I spent it with them. Okay lang naman kila mommy kasi usually nga tuwing New Year 'yong labas namin ng bansa. Sobrang busy na rin niya sa business namin na mag-open next year, we helped each other, si Kuya Miggy din minsan.

Dahil medyo alangan akong iwan siya para sa opening nakiusap na lang ako kila mommy na magpapaiwan ako ng Pinas. Kahit din naman si Ate Trish, hindi sasama. 'Yong family naman niya nasa Cebu lahat, so dalawa lang kaming sasalubong ng taon sa bagong condo niya sa Makati.

Napilit ko siyang kumuha na ng unit niya kasi nagsimula na din siya sa firm nila Kuya Miggy, naawa lang ako tuwing nata-traffic siya. For our food, we just ordered, busy rin kasi kaming inaayos 'yong opening bukas.

It was close to midnight when we finished. I was a little tired, maghapon na nakatutok ako sa laptop, from inventory to target sales ako ang umayos.

Nauna akong pumasok ng kwarto, I just showered then did my night care routine, I'm still focused on my laptop when he finished taking a bath.

He got the laptop from me, his stares never failed to make me weak. One smile, one playful smirk, alam ko na. I rolled my eyes but with a smile he swooned me again.

It was just a split second when his hand reached for my face, his thumb gently caressed the side of it, I smiled again and kissed his palm.

"I love you," he whispered before laying me to bed carefully, all his kisses masked the anxiety I'm having for the opening tomorrow. Without words, I know I'm assured of him, of things and of our future together.

"Cali.." I screamed, his eyes never left me when I pulled him for another kiss.

"Yes, baby?"

"Please?"

Without hesitation, he claimed me. It was a passionate welcome for another year. One year of being together, I'm sure he's the one for me.

"Happy New Year, indeed," he smiled after his release. "Happy 1st anniversary, baby."

I smiled then kissed him again. "Happy anniversary. I love you."

He's still inside me, above me and hugging me. "I love you, too, mia bella. Can't wait for the future 'us'."

I bit my lower lip, while slightly parting his hairs. His stares equaled mine, we were smiling like crazy, no words, just our breathing.

"Mahal na mahal kita," bulong niya. Tumabi siya sa gilid ko matapos niyang bumaba, agad niya akong niyakap. Parang may sariling utak ang mga kamay ko at agad na yumakap sa kanya.

I looked at him, dearly. "Marry me after the release of my bar result."

Shock was written in his eyes, his mouth slightly opened. I was nervous with his reaction, ayaw niya ba?

"Fuck! Are you serious? Don't tempt me, I will. I'm just waiting for you."

"I don't want to wait for another two years, let's get married even days after the result. I don't care where, even just the two of us." I uttered. Am I hypnotized? Because, clearly I'm not impulsive, but I'm so sure of him, the future I want is with him only.

His smile widened. "No. I will marry you in your dream wedding. Ako na magpa-plano, I'll plan it during your review and even after, ako na bahala, tell me what you want, pakasalan mo lang ako, okay na ako."

"Ring first," I pouted, then showed him my left hand 

"Right," he laughed. "Paano ako magpo-propose inunahan mo ako? Just tell me your ring preference, doon man lang matuwa ka."