Gambit of Hearts: Chasing Black UNO

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

MATTHEW woke up the next morning to the gentle warmth of the sun spilling through the thin curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. The light hit his face, stirring him from a deep sleep. He blinked slowly while his eyes were adjusting to the brightness. As he stretched, he felt a weight on his arm, something warm and soft.

He turned to his side and stilled when he saw Zean sleeping peacefully beside him. "That's right....she fell asleep in my arms last night." he whispered to himself.

Zean's face is serene and calm in the early morning light. She was nestled against him, her head resting on his shoulder and her dark hair was spread like a delicate fan across his chest.

Muling sumagi sa isipan ni Matthew ang nangyari kagabi. When he was woken up by her whimpers of pain, her cries, sobs, and scream, he knew how deep the pain is for her. Zean is hurting so much that watching her hurts as well. A sad smile appeared on his lips before he caressed her cheeks softly as he admired Zean, "You are so strong, Akihiro. So strong." he whispered.

He stared at Zean, her face was peaceful and the lines of worry and fear smoothed away and is now replaced with a gentle calm. It was as if the nightmare had been a distant storm that had passed, leaving behind a tranquil sea. He was reluctant to move, not wanting to disturb her even though the numbness in his arm was growing.

Matthew gently brushed a strand of hair away from Zean's face. His fingers lingered for a moment on her cheek, feeling the warmth of her skin. Gumalaw ang dalaga pero hindi ito nagising na ikinangiti ng huli. Her breathing remained soft and even. He stroked her hair, running his fingers through the dark, silky strands of her hair.

As if his body has its own mind, it moved and scooted closer to her and before he could know it, he planted a soft and gentle kiss on her forehead. Pero imbes na magulat sa sariling inakto, matamis na lamang syang napangiti habang pinagmamasdan ang kabuohan ng mukha ni Zean.

Ilang minuto rin nyang pinagmasdan ang dalaga bago nya napagdesisyonang bumangon. He carefully laid Zean's head on the bed and silently stood up.

After doing his morning routine, Matthew went to see Zean and when he saw her still sleeping, he went down to order breakfast for the both of them.

"One coffee please and a breakfast for two people, pakideliver nalang sa room 156. Also, I would like the coffee to be served first." saad nya sa kaharap.

"Okay. One coffee to be served, and a breakfast for two to be delivered in room 156. That would be all, Sir?"

"Yes." He nodded before tapping his card to pay. After that, he went to sit down.

While Matthew is waiting for his coffee to be served, he received a call from his friend, Denvee.

"Hoy. Why are you absent?" kaagad na tanong ng nasa kabilang linya nang masagot nya ito.

"Good morning din sa'yo, Den." puno ng sarkasmo ang boses ni Matthew.

Denvee chuckled, "So bakit nga?"

"Tol! Papa Matt! Ano ang nangyari sa'yo?! Nag-aalala na kami! First weird shit, you are absent. And do you know what's even more weirder?! Hindi ka nagpadala ng excuse letter!! Mamamatay ka na ba?!"

"Can you stop eavesdropping on someone else's conversation?!" Denvee groaned, "Huwag ka ngang dumikit sa akin!"

"Den! Nag-aalala lang naman ako!!"

Matthew sighed and later on chuckled, "I stayed the night at a hotel. Malayo-layo sa lugar na'tin kaya umabsent na lang ako."

"Why? Ano ang trip mo?"