Pulang Panyo

Chapter 15

Honeymoon

I don't know why it hasn't occured to me immediately. Kaya pala sang-ayon si Mommy sa relasyon namin ni Leo. Kaya pala sinabi niyang dadalo si Leo sa kasal ko. Damn him!

"Leonidas do you take Nadia Veronica to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, and forsaking all others, be faithful only to her, for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." Masayang sagot niya at saka ngumisi sa akin. Ikinuyom ko ang aking kamay at saka ako huminga ng malalim.

"Nadia Veronica do you take Leonidas to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?

"I do." Pilit kong sagot at saka pilit na ngumiti.

This is unbelievable. My Mom lied to me, Tita Elena too. Both of them. I hate them.

"Wear these rings as a reminder of the vows you have just taken." The officiator spoke again then he instructed us to place the ring on each other's finger and repeat the ring exchange promises after him.

As I touched Leo's ring finger, swarm of butterflies took flight inside me. The roughness and warmth of his hand sent electrifying sensation down my spine. When I slid the ring on his long finger, I noticed that my name was still tattooed on the side of his ring finger. Veronica

I frowned at him implying why the hell my name is still tattooed to his but he just gave me a wide smile, his sexy crease on both cheeks appeared that makes my heart skipped a beat. Ang gwapo bwisit! I rolled my eyes at him to erase the odd feeling he's giving me. I should not be attracted with this jerk. Pinaglaruan niya ako. Sinungaling siya.

"May the blessings of life, the joy of love, the peace of truth and the wisdom and strength of Spirit, be your constant companion, now and always, as husband and wife. You may seal this union with a kiss."

I muttered a curse under my breath upon hearing the officiator. I looked up at Leo and my eyes latched onto him. Marahan niyang hinawi ang belong tumatakip sa kabuuan ng aking mukha. I saw him licked his lips then he held my neck. He brushed his wet lips against mine. He kissed me slowly and sweetly that makes my heart melted like a warm butter. Napahawak na lamang ako sa kanyang dibdib habang patuloy siya sa paghalik sa akin. He's now nipping and sucking my bottom lip while his other hand is on the small of my back.

Ilang minuto na kaming naghahalikan pero ayaw pa rin niyang putulin ang halik. He slid his tongue inside my mouth to deepen the kiss and his hand started caressing my upper buttocks. He cupped my butt then squeezed it. I let out a soft traitor moan and felt his wide grimace in the middle of our kiss. So I bit his lip to cut the kiss and pushed him gently.

Damn this feeling. Damn his kisses.

Maya-maya pa ay narinig ko na ang palakpakan at sigawan ng mga bisita. They toast their congratulations for us then the ceremony went on. Halos alas-onse na ng gabi kami nakauwi sa bahay ni Leo dito sa Pulilan. His house is a four storey building that has a black exterior. It appears plain spoken and simple but the inside shouts elegance and luxe.

"This will be our room." He said while ushering me inside a room on the third floor. Malaki ang kwarto, may banyo ito at walk in closet. Couches, television, bookshelves and modern hearth.

"You get dressed first." Utos niya sa akin kaya naman nauna na akong pumasok sa banyo para magpalit. Pagpasok ko sa kwarto ay nanliit ako dahil sa laki ng espasyo sa loob. May malaking bath tub, shower room, dresser, sinks at malaking salamin at mga indoor plants.

Sa sobrang kaba ay pumasok pala ako sa banyo na walang dalang damit. Lalabas sana ako para kumuha ng pamalit nang naisipan kong buksan ang closet doon. Nakita kong may mga silk nighties doon at underwears. I suddenly get pissed when an image of other woman here in this room popped up in mind.

Bakit may mga gamit ng babae rito? Siguro ay may dinadala siyang babae rito!

Nagdesisyon akong magsoot na lamang ng puting spaghetti sando at itim na seamless thong na naroon. Paglabas ko ng kwarto ay nakita kong nagtatanggal na ng butones ng kanyang polo si Leo. When he saw me, his mouth agape in surprise. His eyebrow puckered in confusion. "What?" I asked him irritably.

"Bakit ganyan ang soot mo?" Tanong niya na siyang ikinainis ko lalo. Siguro iyong mga babae niyang dinadala rito ay silk pj's ang sinosoot kaya dismayado siya sa soot ko.

"Komportable ako sa soot ko." I said then I lay on the bed. Napakalambot ng kama at halos lumubog ang katawan ko sa mattress nito. Tinalikuran ko siya at saka niyakap ang malambot na unan sa aking tabi.

Ilang minuto lamang ay naramdaman ko na ang paggalaw ng kama hudyat na humiga na siya sa tabi ko. Umusad ako ng kaunti palayo sa kanya at saka binalot ng comforter ang aking hita. "If you're uncomfortable, I can sleep on the couch." He suggested and I immediately shook my head without looking at him. I don't want to see him this close. He intimidates me again just like the old times.

"It's your house." Tipid kong sagot habang pinipigilan ang lakas ng kabog ng aking dibdib. Bakit ganito na naman ang epekto niya sa akin?

"It's our house, Nadia. Bahay natin." He said sharply then I felt him gently touched my arm. Napaso ako sa paraan ng paghawak niya sa akin.

"Nadia..." He trailed off, his rough hand's still on my arm, gently rubbing my skin using his thumb.

What does he need? Nadia, it's your wedding night. And what do newly weds ought to do at this hour?

"I don't want to have sex with you." I blurted out of agitation. A soft chuckle escaped his throat.

"What's running in that pretty head of yours, huh Nadia?" He asked playfully which embarrassed me.

"Wala." I uttered curtly then hid my face under the comforter.

"Baby, I don't ask for a woman to have sex with me. It's the other way around."