Melchora (The Modern Filipina Series)

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Turuan kita kung paano
matulog ng mahimbing.

Una, dapat tumabi ka sa 'kin.

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Bumungad kay Mela ang magarbong hallway at iisa lamang ang pintuang naroon. Ibinigay na ni Hanz ang susi sa kaniya kaya siya na ang nagbukas. His unit screams elegance and sophistication. The walls are painted in ivory white perfectly paired with his white marbled floor. May sabitan ng bag at coats sa bandang kanan, sapatos at tsinelas pambahay naman ang nasa bandang kaliwa. Katabi nito ay isang floor-to-ceiling mirror. Tinanggal niya ang kaniyang sapatos, tinulungan rin niya si Hanz rito.

Iginayak ni Mela ang tingin sa buong paligid. Minimalist lamang si Hanz, napakaayos ng kaniyang kagamitan at napakakintab ng sahig. Pagpasok niya, nasa kaliwa ang kusina at dining area. The circular table is made up of light wood polished in ivory lacquer, paired with six chairs. May pendant light sa ibabaw nito na kulay metallic black. May ivory-coloured sideboard rin sa gilid which provides additional storage.

The kitchen cabinet is made up of wood veneer with a smooth, handle-less design in cream colour while the countertops are made up of white quartz. Mayroon din siyang kitchen island that serves as a prep area and a casual dining space. His microwave oven and refrigerator are integrated to the cabinetry with matte finish that blends well with the rest of the colour scheme. Katulad sa dining area, may pendant light rin sa ibabaw ng island.

Sa kanan naman ay ang living area nito. Mayroon siyang sectional sofa na kulay krema rin. Sa gitna nito ay isang rectangular-shaped coffee table made of lightwood with matte coating with a black carpet underneath. The 55-inches television is installed in between the book cases where his medical-related books, certificates, photos, and trophies are housed. May accent chairs rin na kakulay ng kaniyang sectional sofa. Sa pinakagilid ay isang daysofa na puwede na ring higaan.

Napalunok si Mela. Ito ang unang pagkakataong nakapasok siya sa isang penthouse at sa mga materyales pa lang, alam na niyang mamahalin ang mga ito. Inihiga niya si Hanz sa mahabang parte ng kaniyang sectional sofa. Malawak ang space na iyon, kasya dalawang tao at may matitira pang espasyo.

Hindi na niya tinangka pang pumasok sa maliit na hallway na malapit sa daysofa, sapat na ang nakikita niya para malaman na napakayaman ng lalaking ito. Ipinatong niya sa centre table ang susi ng penthouse ni house, kinuha niya ang bag at aakmang aalis na nang naramdaman niya ang paghawak ni Hanz sa kaniyang kamay. Napalingon tuloy siya rito. "Stay." Mahina ngunit sapat lang para marinig niya iyon.

He's still lying on the sofa, his eyes shut, and his left hand holding her right wrist. Lumapit siyang bahagya para tingnan kung tulog ba ito o nag-i-sleep talk lamang. Dahan-dahan niyang sinubukang alisin ang pagkakahawak ni Hanz sa kaniya, yumuko rin ito nang bahagya para hindi siya masaktan habang tinatanggal niya ang kamay na pumipigil sa kaniya.

Namilog na lamang ang mga mata niya nang hilahin siya nito. Napahiga siya sa tabi ng binata and she could feel the warmth of his breath around her neck. He put his arms around her waist and Mela swallowed her own saliva. This man awakens an unfamiliar sensation—an emotion that she never felt before. "D-Doc... kailangan ko nang... umuwi." bulong ni Mela kahit na sila lang naman ang taong narito.

Hinaplos ni Hanz ang mukha ni Mela at dahan-dahan niyang pinaharap ang dalaga sa kaniya hanggang sa magkatitigan sila. Ilang sentimetro lang ang pagitan nilang dalawa at halos magkadikit na ang tungki ng kanilang mga ilong.

Kitang-kita pa rin ang kapaguran sa mga mata ni Hanz ngunit hindi rin maipagkakailang may kakaibang sensasyon pa rin sa mga titig niya. His eyes went down to her pinkish lips and witnessed how Mela swallowed an invisible water. Is she nervous? Is she anticipating what would come next?

Hanz closed his eyes as he pulled Mela closer. Their lips locked and he kissed her slowly, passionately, and carefully. He claimed her lips like his life depended on the sweet kiss they're sharing. His left hand is perfectly embracing her head, playing with her hair while his right hand is freely roaming every curve of her body. Hindi nila namalayan kung paano napalitan ang puwesto nila. Mela is lying on the sofa and on top of her is Hanz who pushed his tongue inside Mela's mouth before he graced her with kisses on her lips, down to her jawline, and now on her neck.

Tumingala ito at it gave Hanz an access to kiss her whole neck, back to her jawline, and playfully bit her left earlobe. He softly blew on her left ear, providing her a tingling sensation. He claimed her lips once more, his right leg is perfectly positioned in between hers. He pulled away from his kisses and saw how Mela craved for more. A smile escaped his lips and showered her sweet kisses. He pressed a long kiss on her forehead, his heart beating rapidly.

He rested his own forehead on Mela's so they're seeing eye to eye. "You're driving me insane, Mela. You're making me crave for you."

Hindi alam ni Mela kung ano ang itutugon niya rito. She knows damn well that Hanz is trying to fight his own carnal desires because, if not, he wouldn't stop and she would happily give in. She must be crazy for wanting it to happen when she's not even sure where she stands in his life.

"Tell me you want me..." he whispered seductively. "Tell me you want me and I'll give you heaven here on earth."

Mela bit her lower lip. Nagdadalawang isip na siya. Kung hindi siguro itinigil ni Hanz ang ginagawa niya kanina'y hindi pa siya mahihimasmasan sa kaniyang sariling kagagahan. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and proclaimed, "I want you..." he smirked. He was ready to shower her with kisses when she spoke again. "I want you...pero hindi ngayon."

Mariing pumikit si Mela. Hindi niya alam kung gusto niyang bawiin 'yon at sabihing "joke lang, ituloy na natin ang biyaheng langit" o paninindigan ang desisyon niya.

Inilayo ni Hanz ang mukha niya mula kay Mela. He planted a gentle kiss on her forehead before completely getting off of her. Humiga siyang muli sa tabi ng dalaga at naglagay ng unan sa gitna ng kaniyang sariling mga hita. Niyakap na lang niya ito at sinabing, "then at least let me rest right here next to you."

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Author's note:
sana wala akong napakain ng hopia.
😆🤭