Reach The Top

Chapter 16

The mini bulb lights started to open one by one. It has this thin yellow color scattering around the area. We are in between two cars. No one can see us from here. It's just the two of us.

I didn't notice how long we've been in this position.

On my long sleeve fitted blouse uniform, Ceasar's warm tears started falling out slowly. Is he always like this? We've known each other for how many years and yet this is the first time I encounter him crying. My ears hear a little sobs coming from him.

Maybe he's just drunk and out of his mind. Why would a man like him cry as a baby in front of a lady? Lagi nitong pinapakita saakin ang kaangasan niya, ang katapangan niya, pati na rin ang matatapang niyang pananalita. Why all of a sudden? I tried pushing him away slowly and his arms snaked into my waist.

Thightly.

I'm starting to feel guilty. That simple conversation with him earlier made a huge impact on him. Yes, huge. For him to cry? Of course it's a big deal. But what triggers my mind is why does he worry so much? Alam kong nililigawan niya ako. He likes me. Am I really that important? Seeing him cry makes me feel my worth to him......

Gumalaw ng kanya ang kanan kong kamay. Unti-unti nitong inabot ang ulong nakapatong saaking dibdib. My fingers gently touch his hair. It's soft, delicate, and smooth. Mahaba ang buhok niya kaya madaling pumailalim ang kamay ko hanggang sa maramdaman ko ang anit niya. I massage his head light as a feather.

I rested my head on him. My left arms caress his back like a mom trying to sleep a baby.  It goes through my mind on what's happening to us. We are in this position hugging each other. Kahit ganoon pa man, hindi ko alam bakit ayaw kong lumayo at magbigay ng distansya. It feels like I'm at home. Resting.

"I'm sorry." words that've been hiding in my mouth.

I'm the one at fault. I'm the one who didn't bother even a simple update. I'm the one who made him worry. I got so carried away that I forgot that I had someone waiting for me. If I will be in his position, there's no way I won't get worried also.

I think I would be more sad if Ceasar didn't.

He lifted his head slowly, that's why I adjusted a little. He looked so handsome even with his weary eyes looking at me. When I looked at his cheeks, I saw some dried tear stains. Malamig ang simoy dito kaya nakikita ko rin kung paano humahawi at sumasabay ang buhok niya sa hangin. My hair is on a low ponytail. Ang tanging gumagalaw ay ang mga malilit na strand ng buhok na naiwan sa harapan malapit sa noo ko.

"Nakuha mo na ako, Zel. Kahit anong gawin mo, iintindihin kita at patatawarin."

I made a very small smile after he said that. A butterfly just managed to go through my stomach. When he saw that, he shifted his eyes on my lips. I can't help but look at his lips too.

He has these broad lips that look so smooth. You can't even find any dry or chapped areas. Damn, does this man wear lip balms or lip moisturizers? It looks so healthy. It has a reddish color. Not gonna lie, but he has kissable lips that any girl would line up for.

His warm hands move on my cheeks. Ceasar's thumb slightly rubs my lower lips. I felt so ashamed of how perfect his lips are so I licked my lips a little for the dryness to go away. He gave me a side smile after I did that. What? My lips are chapped! Nahihiya ako!

I knew that my lips were shaking. If I was thinking right, Ceasar is making a move to kiss me and this will be the first time I will be kissed. It's unbelievable but I haven't got my first kiss yet. Oh my, I don't even know how to kiss! There's a hundred percent that Ceasar will be turned off and not satisfied by me.

I closed my eyes. My upper lips can feel his small breath. His lips are so near! The left hand of mine, squeezed his shirt behind. My right hand softly touches his neck for support. I was ready on what was about to happen when his mouth formed a sentence that says,