Credible Love

Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Contentment

I closed my eyes as I started to search for my soap. I opened my eyes when I touch something, bigger than I expected. I opened my eyes. Lumayo ako at pinagpag ang kamay ko. The circle eyes are now looking at me. I  scream and wash my hand in the sink as I get out of the shower area. 

I get the towel before the door opens. I saw Felix survey me without looking at my downside, only in my face.

“What are you screaming, Grace?” usisa niya sa akin.

Tinuro ko ang shower area habang naaklingon lang sa kanay at mahigpit na hinawakan ang tela ng nakatapis sa akin.

“T-The frog! T-The frog is there. I am scared!"

Napapikit kong ani. I never admit in my life that I am scared of this creature. Never in my life, I tell it to anyone, instead, I ask politely to manang to get it out, without asking me a question why.

Kumunot ang noo niya at sumunod sa tinuro ko. I closed my eyes and breath relief as he walked towards it.

Nakahinga siya ng malalim at tinanggal ang sapatos niya patungo sa soap area. Where the frog stay for a while.

“The frog is maniac,” natatawa niyang ani habang kinamay niya lang tong nilabas. “I think I need to kill this one, dahil pinangunahan niya ako."

“Felix, get that one out!” I screamed again when he walked towards me.

I closed my eyes when he is in front of me.

NAgpapatulong ako tapos ganito gagawin ng asawa ko?!

I opened my eyes when I didn't feel his warm breath on me. I sighed heavily and hold my chest as I composed myself for her departure to the bathroom. He surveyed the bathroom for a while before he locked the door without a word.

Kumunot ang noo ko.

We are now on a hotel. It is the gift for us from our family. Kahit sabihin namin na maliit lang ang kwarto ay kinuha nila ay presidential room. Wala akong magawa kundi lumabas na lang at hinanap si Felix na nasa balcony sa may living area. Sipping a coffee while we are here in Paris for a one week vacation.

The blue eyes bored into mine as he pin in my face. Kumunot ang noo ko.

Kumunot ang noo niya at agd na tinaas ang kilay. Umiling lang siya sa akin.

“You should never drink again. You don’t know how silly youa re when you are drunk,” babala niya ng kumuha ako ng isang baso ng  tequilla.

I smirked.

"Minsan lang akong malasing at nariyan ka naman!"

Nilunod ko ang sarili ko sa alak.

I closed my eyes. I don’t know where he is putting me right now but I should be thankful that he is lifting me right now. I don’t think I can stand up. But I am happy that I drink. But I never expected that it is more than I know.

Naramdaman ko ang pagbaba niya sa akin. Umahon ako ng tingin at nakita kong may kung anong pinagpipinto sa shower area. Kinuha niya iyon at nararamdaman ko ang magaan na tubig sa akin. It is a warm water I can feel with. Kinuha niya ang aking kamay ng napaahon ako.

“Go and shower by yourself. I will prepare your clothes outside. I will sleep tonight outside.”

After that, he left the bathroom and I heard the door shut too in the main door

Umiling lang ako at agad na nag shower sa sarili ko. I am now tipsy but a little bit of sober.

True to his words, nasa labas nga ang aking mga damit. Wala akong pasabi na sinuot na ito. It is a longsleeves robe and I found myself searching for him.

Nakita ko siyang nasa sala. Nakahiga na.

“Felix doon ka nga sa loob matulog!” sigaw kong ani sa kanya. Nilingon ko siya at nilapitan.

“Hmm.”

Niyugyog ko ang balikat niya. Umupo ako sa may tapat niya. He opened his eyes. I smiled.

“Go away Grace,” pagtatapon niya sa akin.

“I will go if you will stay with me tonight.”

“Not now that I am drunk,” he said and crossed his arms.

He moved away, not facing me this time.

“I will never----

Padabog siyang umupo at nilingon ako. Pinagmamsdan ko lang ang kanyang mga mata. I leaned in as I was lost in his eyes. But before I could kiss him. He kissed me and hugged me tight.

Tumayo ako at umupo a kadungan niya. Naramdaman ko rin ang pag angat niya sa akin at kung saan niya ako dadalhin. I Kissed him the way he kissed me. Nakakalasing sobra pa sa nainom ko kanina. I heard the room sounds. Ilang minuto ay nakahiga na ako sa kama.

He stopped. I opened my eyes. Hingal na hingal siyang lumayo sa akin at umiling. He closed his eyes and kissed my forehead.

Kumunot ang noo ko sa kanya.

“Why did you stop?”

Binuksan niya ang kanyang mapupungay na mata. He sighed heavily and looked at me thoroiuhly.

“You are not ready, Grace.  And we are both drunk.”

Umatras ako. Napatitig ng maayos sa kanya.

“No, I am not drunk!” agap ko.

“I felt that you are not ready. Listen, Grace, I never marry you for your body. Don’t push yourself. I marry you because I am credible in love with you. I respect you. I will wait until you are ready.”

“But---”

“Goodnght,” sabay halik niya sa noo ko at niyakap ako ng mahigpit. Ang mabigat niyang katawan ay nasa ibaba ko pero umahon din siya at nilagyan ako ng kumot sa akin.

He moved backward and walked towards the door. I closed my eyes as he shut the door.

Umahon ako. Kinapa ko ang aking buhok. It is now wet and yet I forget to blower it.

Yon ang inasikaso ko sa gabing iyon. Inayos ko ang aking damit. Habang nakaharap sa salamin. I walked towards the huge window. I sighed and smiled.

He really respects me. I never failed that I marry him.

They said the most beautiful gift the woman will receive is the surname of his love. And the most beautiful gift the man will receive is virginity and a baby. And I am thankful that I preserve what I have. I maintain a virgin until I married.

‘Okay. Then I will pack for our things later,” ani ko kinaumagahan.

“No need to pack my things.”

Kumunot ang noo ko.

“But I am your wife.”

“I am not married to you because I want you to be a slave. So now, do what the most you will enjoy with,” deklara niya.

Umalis siya sa harapan ko. Tumayo ako at agad na niyakap siya mula sa likod. He stopped.

“Thank you for being the best husband,’ I said clearly.

“Thank you for making me like this, Grace.”

Kinuha niya ang aking kamay at humarap saakin.

Tumingin ako sa mga mata niya.

Everything is possible if you believe in Him and you believe in yourself too. And I think that is the most memorable in life.

I closed my eyes as he hugged me. The warm hug let me feel like I am home. I am really at my home.