Chase Me, Ara Portia (Published Under IMMAC PPH)

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It's five in the morning and I'm here staring at my lovely woman encircled on my embrace. I cannot find anything unlikable about her. Tulog na tulog siya ngayon at halatang pagod na pagod. We just finished our fourth round, and we had a blast. Hindi ko tuloy mapigilang isipin na napakasuwerte ko talaga sa kaniya. She's a gentle woman but knows my all and how to tease me. We took our time, and it was the most romantic sex I have ever had. No kidding. Ibang-iba ang sex kapag mahal na mahal mo ang partner mo. It's a different level from just plain lust. I planted another kiss on her forehead after I tucked some of her hair behind her ears. Tulog mantika talaga siya ngayong kahit anong gawin.

"Sleep well." I whispered on her ears.

Bumuntong-hininga ako at humarap na lang sa kisame. I'm smiling from ear to ear and still can't believe what just happened. Grabe si Ara. Ang lakas niya. She really is the strongest woman I know even on bed.

Tumunog ang cellphone ni Ara na nasa may gilid lamang naman ng kama. Hindi ko sana papansinin ngunit nakailang ulit iyon ng pagtunog. I tried my best to get it without waking up Ara. Nakuha ko naman. In the notification, there's a name registered as George. Awtomatikong napakunot ang noo ko lalo na nang mabasa ang text messages na sunod-sunod na nag-appear.

 

"Good morning, lovely!"

 

"It's a happy happy birthday! Hope you are having a good day!"

 

"I missed you so much and I cannot wait to hug you again."

 

"See you after your party there. I have a surprise for you that you'll surely love."

 

"I love you."

It was an intense moment for me lalo na nang nawala na ang preview ng messages at hindi ko na iyon maaccess. It is locked. I tried some words and numbers she might use as her password, but none unlocked her phone. Sumuko naman na ako makalipas ang ilan pang tries. Isinantabi na lang ang mga nabasa ko dahil sa nakita kong wallpaper ni Ara.It's the same picture of her and me in the background. Tinitigan ko iyon at pilit inalala kung nasaan at bakit nakadamit ako ng ganoon. As usual, Ara's face is gorgeous on her selfie.

Napatitig ulit ako sa kisame mga ilang minuto habang sinusubukang maalala ang nasa picture ngunit wala rin. Kulang na nga lang ay ipukpok ko sa ulo ko ang cellphone ni Ara at baka sakaling gumana ang utak ko pero wala talaga. Handa na akong ibalik sa tabi ang cellphone niya pero may naisip akong magandang ideya. I slide the screen and put it on camera mode. I don't usually take selfies because I only take photos of myself professionally when it is to be used on my business profile, so I really don't know what angle I should take my shot. I clicked it so many times. Iba't ibang kuha at anggulo. Ara looks gorgeous in every single one of them, but I look silly. I have enough pictures for the day, but I ended it with a picture of me kissing her forehead.

"I love you, Ara Portia.

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Naalimpungatan ako nang makarinig ako ng marahang katok mula sa pintuan. Nakakailang beses na iyon at boses ni Leigh ang naririnig ko.

"Sir! Sir! Gising na po ba kayo? Mr. and Mrs. Tamuyaki would like to ask you what you want for lunch this time. Mr. Tamuyaki will cook." Pag-uumpisa nito. "And one more thing po, I need to ask you if your things are already packed up for our leaving later this afternoon."