Leaves of Tomorrow (Galvez Series #2)

Kabanata 30

Warning: Rated SPG (R18)

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Bumabyahe kami ngayon papunta sa Baler and of course na ka motor bike kami. Mas masaya raw 'yung ganito sabi ni Azrael. Hindi na ako umangal kasi pagdating sa mga motor niya hindi naman din ako nanalo, eh.

"You sure you can drive six hours straight?" I asked Azrael. Sumakay na ako motor niya. I was hesitant and nervous. Gosh, if Daddy finds out about this na kung kani-kanino ako umaangkas ay malalagot ako. It would be the end of me.

"Anong straight? Hihinto pa rin naman ako. Ano'ng akala mo sa'kin imortal?" He laughed and winked at me. Napairap nalang ako at hindi na nagsalita. Minsan 'yung mga sagot ni Azrael nakakainis.

Damn, 6 hours ride. Sobrang nakakapagod but at the same time, the view was breathtaking—too many green, sea, old houses. Hindi ko alam kung naka-ilang amazing na ako habang bumabiyahe kami.

"It's so beautiful, Azrael!" My smile widened. Naramdaman ko ang marahang pagbagal ni Azrael. Nag park siya sa roadside. Parang ito ata ang tinatawag nilang tanawan kasi ang view para kang tinatangay sa ganda.

"Let's watch the sunset here, baka hindi na natin maabutan to don sa hotel, eh," Azrael said, as he helped me get out of his motorbike. Azrael is very romantic, I like him more because of that.

Ang lamig ng hangin dito sa Aurora. Kakaiba ang hangin nila dahil napapalibutan ng dagat ang probinsya. The leaves looked so green and healthy. Muwawagayway ito kasabay ng payapang hangit. Very relaxing and calming.

I looked at the sunset—the most beautiful ending.

"Mahal na mahal kita," Azi hugged me from the back. "I love you, Autumn. You are the only one. Habang buhay."

I smiled and I felt Azi's lips on my head. As I looked into Azrael's eyes, I could feel the warmth of his smile mirrored in his gaze.

"I love you too, Azrael," I said, just as his lips curled into a smile. It was a moment filled with genuine affection. "I'm so happy, I want to sing for you," I pouted, a little shy.

"Go on, baby," Azi gave me a teasing smile. "Sing for me, please. Ngayon lang po kita maririnig na kumanta." Malambing na sabi niya.

I took a deep breath, looked around to ensure there was no one else, and then smiled at Azi.

"There I was, an empty piece of a shell. Just minding my own world, without even knowing what love and life were all about" I started. I was so shy when I saw how surprised he was. I don't really sing. I was not too fond of music unlike my twin brother and Mommy. But here I am, singing a song dedicated to the man I love the most. "Then you came, you brought me out of the shell. You gave the world to me, and before I knew, there I was so in love with you"

I saw how Azrael looked at me intensely, biting his lower lip and fixing my hair that was blown by the wind. Mahigpit niyang hinawakan ang kamay ko.

"You gave me a reason for my being and I love what I'm feeling. You gave me a meaning to my life... Yes, I've gone beyond existing... And it all began when I met you"

"Shet! Lalo po kitang minahal!" Mahigpit niya akong niyakap at hinalikan. "Mahal na mahal kita, sobra!"

"I love you so much, Ardiente."

Nandito na kami ngayon sa hotel, one room lang ang kinuha ni Azrael dahil sabi niya ay wala naman na raw akong itatago sakanya. Ang reason pala kung paano ako pinayagan ni Daddy na sumama kay Azi ay dahil sa tulong ng magaling kong kakambal na si Cloud Reigan. Sinabi niya kay Daddy na kasama sila ng girlfriend 'ata niyang si Sunshine pero hindi sila sumama.