At a young age, she was already exploited to attend countless family dinners per her Mom's favor. She was obligated to grow fond and close with her childhood sweetheart, Heart, the man she was betrothed with.
The cryptic message from her Mom made Kristel totally restless. She was feeling disturbed even though attending dinner with the Marasigan's had become a normal chore for her since childhood.
Muling kumawala ang malalim na hininga mula sa kaniyang bibig. Hindi na niya mabilang kung ilang beses na siyang nagpalit ng pwesto para lang mahanap ang komportableng posisyon para makatulog. The message from her Mom was not the only reason why she's being restless but also her Kuya's presence for tomorrow's dinner. Ito ang unang beses na kasama ang kapatid niya sa nasabing hapunan. Alam niyang hindi maayos ang relasyon ng Ina at kapatid kaya natural lang sa kaniya ang magtaka.
Labis na nababagabag ang dalaga. Hindi siya dinadapuan ng antok kahit pa pagod siya sa byahe mula sa Baguio. It was already past midnight and she was still wide awake.
"Argh! Shit!" She grumbled.
Naiinis na nilisan ni Kristel ang sariling kwarto. She was frustrated of what awaits her for tomorrow's dinner. This was the first time she felt anxious meeting with the Marasigan's. Her mind was in extreme chaos. Hinayaan niya ang sariling katawan na gumalaw at hindi na nga siya nagulat pa ng dalhin siya ng sariling paa sa harap ng silid ng Propesor.
Her hand raised to knock but she opted not to. Panigurado ay tulog na ang Propesor. She stayed in front of the door, staring and waiting for sleepiness to visit her when suddenly the door opened.
Iniluwa ng pintuan ang nakapamulsang binata. His eyes were staring at her intently as if he's been waiting for her to come in but she did not.
"H-Hi!" Nahihiya niyang ani.
Teodomero chuckled at her adorableness. Masuyo nitong sinuklay ang medyo magulong buhok ng dalaga pagkatapos ay walang salitang iginiya siya pababa ng kusina. Tahimik namang nagpatianod si Kristel. Cliché may it sound but the clouds inside her mind became cleared as soon as she saw the Professor. It was like he possessed some kind of magic that subsides all her agitations.
The Professor made her sat at the bar stool. Walang salita ang namutawi sa bibig nila pero sapat na iyon para kumalma ang nababagabag na damdamin ng dalaga. Kristel watched him do his thing. Her eyes were silently following the Professor and she can't help but to admire him more.
Muscles that flex everytime he moves. A body that was perfectly toned by heavy labor. Tanned skin that was naturally bestowed from the scorching sun and those big, rough and calloused hands that held her with utmost care. He may be built tough and big but the Professor is truly the sweetest and caring man she'd ever met.
A smile became visible on their lips when their eyes met. Teodomero walked behind her then carefully placed both of his hands on the counter table, jailing Kristel in between of his arms. Silence continues to prevail in their atmosphere. It was not deafening but rather calming and very serene.
Ipinatong ng binata ang baba sa tuktok ng ulo ng dalaga at nang lingunin siya nito ay mabilis niyang ginawaran ng halik ang tungki ng ilong ni Kristel, bagay na ikinalaki ng mga mata ng dalaga.
And it was him who broke their silence.
"Did I already tell you, you have a cute nose?" He asked.
Kristel shook her head. Nanatili pa rin siyang nakatingala sa Propesor.
"Now you know." Marahang pinisil ni Teodomero ang tungki ng ilong ng dalaga. "Pawisin ang ilong mo. Ang sabi ng iba kapag pawisin daw ang ilong ng isang babae, selosa siya. Well, alam ko naman na maganda ka pa rin kahit nagseselos pero patingin ako sa sunod ha."
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