Eren Pierce Salazar

Kabanata 16

I felt someone kissing my knuckles when I opened my eyes. I was so weak as I looked at the one who was holding my hands. A tear escaped from my eyes as I saw Eren, resting his face on my hands. He was holding it so tight na para bang mawawala ako.

''Eren...'' I felt like my whole body wouldn't move.

He looked up at me. His eyes were so red... It was full of fear and conscience... Conscience? What happened? Is our?!

I was about to rise when Eren stopped me.

''The baby is okay, Maria...'' His voice was so low that you could already conclude how tired he was.

Nawala ang kaba sa loob ko at humiga ng ayos. Eren was still holding my hands as silence eloped between us. I was now looking at the window na nasa gilid namin. Nakatanaw lang ako sa langit.

Bakit nangyari to? Ano bang naging kasalanan ko sa mundo, bakit ang anak ko? My tears were falling. I know Eren can hear my sobs because his hold has become tighter. We've come so far and this is the first time I felt so peaceful. Habang nakatingin sa labas.

I felt Eren stand up, so I looked at him. I raise my free hand, trying to reach his face. He lowered it so I could touch it. I painfully smiled as he lowered his face until our foreheads were touching. Umiiyak ako habang nasa ganuong posisyon kami. And I felt tears falling from Eren's eyes. We were both crying. I touched his cheeks, and our hands became tighter.

Nakakapagod, but at the same time, ang sarap sa pakiramdam kasi may kasama na akong umiyak. Eren is here, Nandito siya. Wala na akong kailangan problemahin.

''I'm sorry,'' I whispered because this was all my fault.

I was still crying. Eren moved his head away a little bit. I looked at him, and our gazes met. It was like I could see my world inside his eyes. I cried more. His eyes... They were so gentle.

Mas hinaplos ko ang mukha niya at siya naman ay unti-unting inilapit ang mukha sa akin hanggang sa maglapit ang aming mga labi. It was just a gentle kiss, but it brought me to heaven. A bright light and peace are inside my heart.

Umakyat ang halik niya sa noo ko at napapikit nalang ako. Ilang sandali pa ay nagdikit ulit ang aming mga noo.

He kissed me again on the lips, and I chuckled. This man!

''It's okay... It's my fault. Sana sinundan kita, sana hindi ako nagpadala sa galit ko. Sana hindi kita inaway. I was just full of pride. Hindi kita inisip. Sana pinabigyan kita kasi...'' Mas humigpit ang kanyang hawak. ''Alam ko namang kahit saan ka magpunta, kahit sinong puntahan mo, uuwi ka parin sa akin. Uuwi parin kayo sakin...''

Hindi na ako nagsalita, kasi napapagod na akong katawan ko.

''Eren...'' Napaka hina ng boses ko, pero alam ko namang rinig niya ako.

''Hmm?''

''Gutom na ako'' I said and pouted. I heard him chuckle.

''Silly, woman!'' Agad akong napasinghap ng kuritin niya ang pisngi ko.

Umayos siya ng tayo at kinuha ang phone niya. Maya-maya pa ay nakita kong kumunot na ang noo niya.

''Fuck!''

''Bakit?'' tanong ko kaagad.

Magsasalita na sana ito nang biglang bumukas ang pinto. My eyes widened when I saw three men in front of me.

''Hey, baby!'' It was Kuya Alton who waved his hand

Mas naluha pa ako. Seeing my Kuyas after so many months and years. Kung nakikita ko naman kasi sila. Hindi sila magkakasama, dahil sa siguro ay busy sa buhay. Of course, they have their own life.