Ryle Alvarez (COMPLETED)

Chapter Nineteen

Habang nasa labas sila PJ, Jones at Jester na nanonood at naglalaro, nasa loob naman ng kuwarto si Liway at Ryle ginagawa ang parehong bagay. Umalis na ang mga magulang ni Liway kaya silang lima ang naiwan sa bahay.

While the kids were watching cartoons, Liway and Ryle were in bed. Naka-tank top at cotton shorts si Liway habang si Ryle ay walang suot pang-itaas. Nakahiga si Liway at nasa tiyan niya ang laptop. Si Liway naman ay nakatagilid. Nakatukod ang siko niya at nilalaro niya ang dulo ng kamay ni Liway.

They were watching an erotic dark mafia movie and they were just getting into the spicy scenes. Liway lowered the volume when the female started moaning loudly. Mukhang siya lang naman ang nanonood dahil parang walang pakialam si Ryle sa mga nangyayari.

He was just playing with her fingers but would kiss her hand from time to time. Nilipat naman ni Liway ang ulo at sinandal sa balikat ni Ryle. Umayos naman ng higa si Ryle at saka umakbay kay Liway.

"Nanonood ka ba?" tanong ni Liway.

"No, just enjoying you beside me."

Ryle intertwined their fingers and his other hand played with Liway's hair. Nilapit niya ang mukha niya sa ulo ng dalaga at pinugpog ng halik ang buhok niya. Liway changed the movie into a contemporary romance one.

"Bakit mo pinalitan?" tanong ni Ryle.

"Ayaw ko no'n. Ang corny naman."

"You mean porny?"

Tumawa lang si Liway at saka hinayaan si Ryle na laruin ang buhok niya. Nang magsawa sa panonood, pinatay at pumihit paharap kay Ryle. Yumakap siya rito at pinatong ang isang hita sa Katawan ng lalaki.

"Ayaw mo na?" tanong ni Ryle at hinaplos ang pisngi ng dalaga.

"Ang boring naman ng mga movies ngayon."

"What do you want to do then?"

"Wala, cuddle lang tayo rito. . . tapos kwentuhan."

"Kuwentuhan tungkol?"

"Kwentuhan mo ako tungkol sa pamilya mo. . . O sa 'yo."

"Well, I. . . Uhm. . ." Tumingin sa kisame si Ryle para mag-isip.

"Ganito na lang. How was it like growing up?"

"I had a decent childhood," panimula ng binata. "I studied in a Catholic school during elementary and secondary, although I am not that religious. When I was in college, I met the band and we became friends. Ayon lang."

"Do you think your life is ideal for someone who wants to have a family?"

Kumunot ang noo ni Ryle sa tanong ni Liway. "Honestly. . . I don't think so."

"Why?"

"Are you talking about my current life or the previous one when I was young?"

"The current one."

"I don't think so. Living a life the media all over you? Hindi maganda 'yon. It's stressful and can be depressing at times." Nakita niyang sumimangot si Liway, mukhang nalungkot. "But then again, I would give it all up for a normal family life. I finished my degree in business with flying colors. We have our own family company, I can always work there."

Sinabi niya iyon habang nakatingin nang diretso sa mga mata ni Liway— as if telling the words directly to her. He was rubbing her cheek while saying that. His touch sent electricity all throughout Liway's body. Ryle slowly leaned towards her and kissed her forehead. Humigpit din ang yakap ni Liway sa lalaki.

"Liway, thank you for coming to my life," Ryle whispered against her ear.

"Masaya ka ba?"

"I am. I haven't been this happy since I couldn't remember when."