Selcouth (Frisson Series 2)

CHAPTER 37

Elope

I can feel the tiredness of my body because of what happened last night. I groaned when I felt something poking my cheeks.

Marahan kong binukas ang mata ko. Nanlalabo ang paningin ko ngunit nakilala ko na agad ang pigura ng mukha ni Kade na nakatingin sa akin.

"Good morning," he said huskily.

"Kanina ka pa gising?" Muli kong pinikit ang mata ko pero pinapakiramdam si Kade.

He pulled me to him to lock me with his embrace. I let myself on his chest. I can also hear how his heart beats faster.

"Hmm… pinapanood kita."

"You should sleep more."

"It's already 11am."

Umungol lang ako at yumakap pabalik sa kaniya. Actually, I don't care what time it is. I really value my sleeping time and knowing that Kade was beside me, I don't think I care about the time anymore.

"Tori…"

"Hmm?"

"Were you happy when you forgot me?"

Kumunot ang noo ko sa tanong niya, "What the hell is that question?"

"I'm just curious. Did you enjoy your life without the memory of me?"

Bumuntong hininga ako. Alam ko ang sagot ngunit hindi ko alam kung paano sisimulan. That was years ago. Hindi ko na nga maalala ang ibang nangyari sa akin noong panahon na 'yon.

"I'm doing something to enjoy life but… I really can't enjoy it. Parang may kulang and I don't have any idea that you are the missing piece of me."

Humigpit ang yakap niya sa akin. Bumigat ang bawat paghinga pero nanatili s'yang tahimik. Tuluyan ng tumakas ang antok sa akin.

"I didn't enjoy those years, I feel lost in the emptiness," I added.

"It must be hard."

"I love you," I said.

Natigilan s'ya sa sinabi ko. I promise myself that once we get back again, I will shower him with I love yous. I want him to know how badly I love him. How I cherish him and how he made me feel alive.

"Hindi pa rin ako sanay na sinasabihan mo ako niyan."

Sinilip ang mukha niya. Tila nahihiya s'yang ngumiti at hindi makatingin sa akin ng diretso. He looked so cute as he blushed.

"I love you, Kade."

Mas lalong namula ang mukha niya. He chewed his bottom lips.

"Stop it, Tori!"

"Why? You don't want me to love you?"

"Of course not! Dahan-dahanin lang natin. Aatakihin ako sa puso tuwing sinasabi mong mahal mo ako, eh!"

I laugh because of his remark. I can't believe I'm laughing early in the morning. Mas lalo s'yang nahiya dahil sa pagtawa ko. I want to kiss him. Nanggigilgil ako sa kaniya.

I failed confessing my feelings to him years ago. I was in denial and I hate myself for that. I know what I'm feeling. I know that he's special but I still believe my beliefs that I will never fall in love. I was wrong. I fell in love with him. I regret wasting those days and now? I can't waste it again.

"How about your tattoo? Why did you put it in?"

"Well, I want your name in me."

Ngumuso s'ya at pilit tinatago ang ngiti. Kumalas s'ya sa pagkakayakap sa akin at bumangon. He positioned himself above me. He traced my tattoo with his fingers and kissed it.