Cay's Zodiac (Completed)

Chapter 25

CLEANING his apartment after a not so long vacation was Leo's first agenda. Nauna na nakauwi sina Rayos sa kanila, probably because it's just a one week beach trip.

He bought a lot of things that reminded him of Rayos. Nilagay niya lang ang mga 'yon sa kwarto nito sa apartment na tinitirahan niya. Mostly, clothes and soft toys.

Alam na ni Rayos na ngayon ang uwi nila. But Leo advised her to come the next day. Kahit na gusto na rin niya itong makita. He needs to clean up and rest after.

Having Rayos around him, after what they did before him, going on a trip. Sa tingin niya ay mahihirapan na siya na kontrolin ang sarili.

It was her fault. She started it. But what will happen next was on him.

It was a peaceful afternoon when he finally finished cleaning his apartment. He took a quick shower and did not bother to wear a shirt. Nakasabit sa braso niya ang ginamit na towel habang inaayos ang kahon kung saan niya ilalagay ang mga libro na nabili niya.

The clothes and soft toys were just add ons. Kapag nakita 'yon ni Rayos, sure, matutuwa ito. But books were different cases.

"Mas mahal noon ang mga libro," he uttered to himself.

Akmang ibabalot na niya 'yon nang may malakas na kumatok sa pintuan ng apartment niya. Leo sighed. Alam na agad kung sino ang nasa labas at halos gibain na ang pinto.

"Ang usapan bukas ang punta—" naputol ang sasabihin niya nang dambahin siya nito nang mahigpit na yakap at mariin na hinalikan siya sa labi.

"I missed you, mahal ko!"

Leo sighed in defeat. Hinayaan niya ito na nakayakap sa kanya.

Her eyes went down to his body. He's not wearing a shirt, Rayos was free to appreciate his body.

"You smell good…" She whispered and leaned closer to his neck to smell him more.

Mariin siyang pumikit. Tukso talaga ang isang 'to!

Leo slowly slid his hands on both sides of her waist. Marahan niya itong pinatakan ng halik sa noo at iginiya papunta sa sala.

"Kumain ka na? Anong gusto mo? Order na lang tayo."

Binawi ni Leo ang isang kamay na nasa baywang nito at pinitik ang noo ni Rayos. She's looking intently at his lips. Nabasa agad ni Leo na may binabalak na naman.

"Gutom ako… sa halik?" Humalakhak ito.

Ginulo ni Leo ang buhok ni Rayos at inakbayan. He pulled her closer and dragged her towards their sala. Nauna siyang umupo sa sofa at hinayaan na maupo si Rayos sa pagitan ng mga hita niya.

He wrapped his arms around her stomach and leaned his chin against her shoulder.

"I bought something for you," aniya at ininguso ang kahon na inayos niya kanina.

Rayos smiled widely and picked up the box. And while she's opening it, he was just behind her, smelling her scent. Nang hindi siya makuntento, he started to kiss her neck down to her shoulder blade. Paulit-ulit 'yon.

"Hindi kami nakapunta sa bentahan ng souvenirs. Nagmamadali kasi na makauwi si Daddy." Sumimangot ito. "Next time, before ako mag-enjoy, ibibili na kita ng pasalubong. Pati sina Tita at Tito, si Ate Pisces din."

"Next time…" Leo echoed.

Rayos giggled as she open the box and squealed happily when she finally saw what's inside the box. Maluha luha nito na nilabas ang mga libro at isa-isang hinalikan. Leo almost rolled his eyes.