Finding Peace In The Missing Piece

Chapter 39 - Media

CHAPTER 39

The media had been relentless since the wedding. Every move Lavin and I made seemed to be under scrutiny, with photographers and reporters eager to capture any moment of our relationship kahit wala pa naman talaga. It was exhausting, and tonight, it all came to a head.

Nakita ko na lang ang picture namin ni Lavin kagabi na magkaakbay at papasok na sa hotel. I was drunk that time! At bakit kami ang pinag-iinitan nila?

Umupo ako sa upuan sa balcony ng hotel room namin. Napapikit ako ng mariin dahil masakit pa din ang gitna ko. That man! How is that possible to have a big dick like that?

The air was cool, but it did little to soothe my frayed nerves. I closed my eyes para lang maalala ang kahapon.

"Ahhh… ang sikip mo…"

What the hell??? Stop it!!! May mas dapat problemahin!

Kaya nga bumalik ako ng pilipinas sa pag-aakalang mayroong kapayapaan dito, wala rin pala. Nakaka paranoid yung feeling na parang palaging may nakasunod at nakasubaybay sayo makuhanan ka lang ng impormasyon.

Alam ko kung paano gumalaw ang mga media lalo na at may karanasan ako sa modelling no'ng nasa france pa ako pero ibang iba ang media dito sa pilipinas. Aalamin nila ang kahit anong butas na meron ka para magkapera sila. Sa france, pinapahalagahan nila yung privacy at alam nila ang limitations nila unlike here sa pinas!

Bumukas ang pinto ng balcony at lumabas roon si Lavin, magulo ang buhok at bagong gising na gwapo.

"Good Morning babe." He smirked.

"Good Morning." I said at ipinakita sa kaniya ang cellphone ko na naglalaman ng isang article tungkol saaming dalawa.

Umiling siya sa binabasa niya. "I'll take care of it immediately." He runned his finger through his hair.

Gosh! Ang buhok na iyan ang ginabutan ko lang kagabi!

"Xena, are you okay?" he asked, his voice soft and gentle.

I imagine him on top of me!

"I don't know, it's just too much… pati ba naman iyon kukuhanan nila? The cameras, the questions, the constant pressure."

Lalo na at wala naman kaming label? Ano ang isasagot ko sa mga tanong nilang iyon?

He came over and sat beside me, his presence a comforting anchor in the storm of my thoughts. "We'll find a way to handle it." He said.

I looked at him, feeling a mix of frustration and sadness. "I just want some peace, Lavin. Gusto ko lang ng katahimikan. I want to be able to walk down the street without worrying about who's watching us or what they're saying."

He nodded, understanding clear in his eyes. "We’ll figure it out. Maybe we need to be more private, or find ways to deflect their attention. I'll take care of it, don't worry."

I leaned my head on his shoulder, grateful for his support. "Thank you, Lavin."

"You don't have to do it all alone," he reminded me. "We're a team. And the media? They don’t get to dictate how we live our lives."

Ang mga salita niya ang nagbigay sakin ng security at nagpagaan ng loob.

"I just hate that they're trying to turn our relationship into a spectacle," I said, my voice trembling slightly. "Parang hindi na natin kontrolado ang buhay natin."

Lavin tightened his grip on my hand, his resolve clear. "They can try, but they won't succeed. We'll set our boundaries and protect what we have. Mas importante ka sa akin kaysa sa kahit anong headline o photos."

I looked up at him, seeing the determination in his eyes. His confidence was reassuring, and I felt a flicker of hope. "You're right," I said, drawing strength from his conviction. "We’ll find a way."

For a moment, we sat in silence, the city below us a distant hum. Despite the chaos, there was a sense of calm between us, a reminder that as long as we had each other, we could face anything.

Mamaya lang ay aalis na kami sa hotel dahil tapos naman na ang kasal, lilipad na din sila Kuya Lexus at Ate Lyxa sa New York para sa honeymoon nila and of course kasama ang anak nila, hindi kasi talaga ako available sa daating na mga araw dahil may bar exam pa akong aasikasuhin.

"We’ll take it one day at a time," Lavin said, breaking the silence. "And we'll do it together. Because at the end of the day, it's you and me, Xena. Yun ang mahalaga."

I smiled, feeling a new sense of determination. "Yes, it is," I agreed.

Together kahit walang label. Magkaiba kami ng kwarto pero nagsama parin kami and we had our first sex! Not just once, but thrice!

"Masakit pa ba?" He asked.

Namula ako sa tanong niya. But I remained my calm face.

Tumango lang ako ng konti. Pumikit ako para damahin ang lamig ng hangin pero naramdaman ko na lang ang kamay niya sa gitna ko at minasahe iyon.

"Feeling better?" He smirked.

Pumikit ako ng mariin at tinampal ang kamay niyang malikot.

I rolled my eyes. "Ipapaalala ko lang sayo Lavin, nasa balcony tayo at kapag may nakalabas na picture natin, lagot ka sakin." Pagbabanta ko.

He laughed. "Let's go inside, then?"

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Naligo kami ng mabilis para makaabot kami sa breakfast sa baba kasama sina Kuya Lexus.

I'm wearing a maong short and black crop top. Nasa pang-ilalim naman ang black bikini ko dahil sa may pool side kami kakain ng breakfast.

"Tita Xena! Tito Lavin! Good moning po!" Tumakbo papunta saamin ang pamangkin ko na inaanak naman ni Lavin.

"Good Morning din baby Lui." Binuhat ni Lavin si Lui at hinalikan ito sa pisngi, ganon din ang ginawa ko.

Lui giggled.

"Good Morning lovebirds." Nakapamulsang bati saamin ng kapatid ko. "Naghihintay na ang asawa ko, let's eat." He said.

Sumunod kami sa kanya.

"Good Morning." Nakangiti saaming bati ni Lyxa.

Parang parehas kaming nadiligan ah?

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Happy reading my Twilights! 💚✨