Tease Me, Bella Beatrice

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Five days have passed. Everything is going smoothly and lightly for everybody. Work and rest are balanced and so as having fun. Nakatapos na sila ngayong araw ng shoot. It must be so exhausting for them since they started at six in the morning and wrapped it up at four in the afternoon. Talaga namang makikitang pagod sila pero satisfied na satisfied sa trabaho. Right now, the sun is about to come down. Perfect na perfect din na time para magswimming at magpahinga. And that's what we are doing right now. Lahat kami even the crews have decided to go for a swim.

"Baby," I pulled Gigi gently to me so that I can hug her.

Wala kami sa malalim na parte ng dagat at tamang-tama lamang ang temperatura ng tubig. It's not too cold. Lahat ng mga kasama namin ay nagkakasiyahan habang kami ni Gigi ay medyo nasa tabi lang. They can understand it, I know. No one would really try to question her why she wants a little space and be a little far away from them. With me syempre.

"After this whole shoot, can you come with me to-"

"Yes."

Natawa ako nang mahina. I put my face on her left shoulder still smiling like crazy. She even giggled when she saw me smile and trying not to let her see. Her hug even gone tighter. Ramdam na ramdam ko na naman ang dibdib niya sa dibdib ko lalo na at sobrang nipis ng suot niyang bikini.

"I haven't even told you where yet, baby."

"With you is already enough. Sasama ako. Saan ba?"

"Let's get married."

Sa sinabi kong iyon ay medyo napatigil siya. She gently pulled away a little from me so she can see my face. Mukhang hindi yata naniniwala sa sinasabi ko o baka naman nabigla lang.

"After this project, pahinga ka muna sa work. Both of us. Maybe two or three years so we can enjoy our time together without the public eye? Think of it as a reward na rin sa hardwork natin. Like we deserved so much break and…"

"Baby,"

"No, listen to me muna. Let me speak my mind and just listen." I smiled and held her hand. "I know I gave you this ring not too long ago and our relationship happened and moved faster than what we both expected it to be. We took a leap of faith for each other, and I am so thankful you jumped with me. Sa patience and everything you did for me. For understanding me deeper than anyone else can. And I feel like I am not giving you the same energy. The same level of love-"

"No. You are giving me more than enough."

"No, ako muna kasi."

"Oh. Okay sorry sorry. Go on."

She almost laughed when I gave her the face then let me continue speaking.

"Okay. As I was saying, it seems like and I feel like I am not doing too much to make you feel the way you deserve it. Kasi baby you know with my past and all, I understand that I am indecisive on doing decisions. And at some point, a lot of times, I feel like I am making you feel that you're just a second choice or something. But trust me, I'll choose you always. Again, and again."