City Lights & Country Hearts (SS #1)

Chapter 29: Court

Warning: Harassment and Sexual Assault

Disclaimer: The following content is a fictional portrayal of legal proceedings and concepts. While I have conducted extensive research to ensure accuracy, I am not a law student or legal professional. The succeeding scenes are intended for creative purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute for professional legal advice or interpretation. Any resemblance to actual legal cases or outcomes is purely coincidental.
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We pulled away.

Yet the warmth of his lips still lingers on mine.

I opened my eyes and took a deep breath. Nagtama ang aming mga mata, kitang-kita ko ang emosyon sa mga ito. Kahit hindi siya nagsasalita, ngunit sa mga titig niya palang ay ramdam ko kung gaano niya ako kamahal.

The kiss was mind-blowing. Even though it wasn't my first time to lock lips with someone, with him–it was different. Maybe because our kiss was genuine. God, I want to kiss him more.

He pulled me in for a hug as he buried his head on the crook of my neck. "You don't know how happy I am, Boo," wika niya at hinalikan ang aking leeg, dahilan para humigpit ang pagkakahawak ko sa laylayan ng kaniyang damit.

"Likewise, Tyson."

Kumalas siya sa yakap at muli akong hinarap. He looked so radiant. Namumula ang kaniyang mga tainga at pisngi. Halatang kinikilig nga talaga ang mokong. Napangiti naman ako sa kaniyang hitsura. I didn't know someone would be this head over heels for me.

Tinalikuran ko siya at muling humarap sa view na nasa harapan naming. Hindi ko alam ngunit tila mas lalong kumikislap ang mga ilaw mula sa mga kabahayan at nagtataasang building. Sumandal ako sa dibdib ni Tyson. He wrapped his arms over my body while I intertwined our fingers.

"Boo?" halos namamaos niyang pagtawag.

"Hmm?"

"Tayo na ba?"

Sabi na nga ba't itatanong niya. "No," agaran kong sagot sa tanong niya.

"We kissed."

I chuckled at his innocent response.

"Court me, Tyson." Sabi ko sa kaniya at ipinikit ang aking mga mata. "Earn my trust. I can love you, but I can't trust you just yet," dugtong ko at pinatakan ng halik ang kaniyang kamay.

Naramdaman ko ang kaniyang paghalik sa likuran ng aking ulo. "I'll court you every day, every minute, and every second that I breathe, Boo," he said in full conviction, which made my heart flutter.

I could only hum in response. Hindi ko alam kung anong mangyayari sa'min in the future, I don't even want to think about it. All that matters to me is what we have NOW.

"I'm looking forward to it, Tyson."

Kinabukasan, maaga muli akong nagising dahil sa trial ni Ysa. We'll meet first at sabay kaming pupunta sa trial court. While I'm preparing, tumunog ang aking cellphone kaya naagaw nito ang atensyon ko.

Tyson's name appeared on the screen.

I didn't hesitate to put down the blower on my hand, and immediately reached for my phone. Binuksan ko ang chat niya. Kaagad namang gumuhit ng isang ngiti ang aking mga labi.

Don Tyson Ybañez:
I love you.

Ibang klase talaga. What happened to Hi and Hello? Diretsahang panlalandi kaagad ang ginawa ng mokong eh. Parang tinira ako kaagad ng wala man lang akong kailag-ilag.

Sapul na sapul ang I love you mo sa puso ko, Ybañez. Nakangiting napailing ako at kaagad na nagtipa ng ire-reply sa kaniya.

Me:
Good morning, Tyson. Have you eaten your breakfast?