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Chapter 9

I didn't get a decent sleep. Images of what happened last night keeps on flashing back like I was in a darn movie of some sort. God, I still can't believe I did that. Nasosobrahan na ata ako sa lakas ng loob. It's definitely a relief that my cousin sent me a message informing me that Guakong had been popping bp pills since the commotion I've made at the family dinner. May consolation prize naman pala sa kagagahan ko. Served him right.

I glanced at the sleeping girl beside me. She's looking so comfortable right now even if she's lying flat on her stomach. Ang weird niya matulog. Putting unnecessary strain on the back and neck, that's like the worst sleeping position you could possibly subject yourself into. Well, whatever. Ever since dumapa siya kaninang madaling araw, hindi na siya nag lumikot.

I noticed her right arm casually draped over my belly. I smiled as I carefully run my fingers through her unruly bed hair. I know it's weird to stare, but I just couldn't look away. There's just something in Santi that I'm drawn into. Hindi ko din maintindihan kung bakit. She got a pretty face and all but she wasn't really my type. I prefer the air of maturity of someone a little bit older than me. Isa pa, and I should be mad at her for this, ginugulo niya ang isip ko and oo na, sige, this stupid muscular organ of mine as well. I just wanna survive school and catching feelings wasn't part of the plan. It's only a matter of time before I give in and it's scaring the shit out of me.

Groaning, I carefully removed Santi's arm. Inayos ko na din ang higa niya. I lazily stood up. It's almost six in the morning and the sun hasn't risen yet. Tumambay muna ako saglit sa deck, trying to enjoy the view. A slight gust of wind blew my hair back a bit as the salty scent of air hits me. I was never a fan of oceans but I cannot deny the fact that the sound of the crashing waves felt therapeutic to me. Santi loves the ocean and it's inevitable that I would start to love it as well. Ganun naman talaga, diba? Or maybe it's just me.

"Gaile?" Palabas na ako ng pinto ng room ng tawagin pa ako ni Santi. I decided na mag jogging muna around the resort. Hindi na din naman ako makakatulog kahit pilitin ko pa ang sarili ko. It may help clear my mind off of things as well. "Saan ka pupunta?" A sudden smile crept on my lips. I'm loving the sound of her voice in the morning. It's low and a little raspier than usual. God, pati ba naman yun napapansin mo? You weirdo!

"Good morning. I'm going for a quick run. Gusto mo sumama?" I needed to calm my nerves. I'm dreading over something and I know exactly what it is. Wedding day ni Mom ngayon and I still feel conflicted about it. A part of me want her to be happy and the other part just doesn't want to let her go. Napaka immature, pathetic even. Her happiness should come first at wala ng puwang itong mga nararamdaman ko. I should act like my age. I'm not a child anymore.

"Sige." she said. Akala ko pa nga ay namali ako ng dinig. Sasama talaga siya? I stood there for a minute or two, waiting for her to get up. Hindi naman kumikilos. "Sige, ingat ka."

I chuckled as I got out of the hotel. Bakit ba nag expect pa ako eh ang tamad nga pala nung isa na 'yon sa physical activity. Oh, well. After a bit of warm-up exercises and stretching, nag umpisa na ako mag jog. Nadaanan ko pa nga ang mga staffs ng resort. Busy na sila for the event. Andito na din ang team ng wedding coordinator na hinire ni Mom. They're decorating the place. Rustic beach wedding ang theme. Laid-back and romantic. Aside sa kanila, na ikinataas pa nga ng mga kilay ko, agaw pansin din yung mga naka station na armed uniformed personnel. May ilan pa nga na nadaanan ko na busy sa pag survey ng area. The hell? Anong meron?