Wala na akong napagpilian kundi gawin ang sinabi niya. Nang pumasok siya sa banyo ay naiwan akong nakatayo sa gitna ng silid. Wala naman akong puwedeng upuan kaya doon na lang ako naghintay sa paanan ng kama.
I took off my jacket, leaving just my tank top to combat the warmth of the room. With a sigh, I kicked off my sneakers, not wanting to track dirt all over his floor. Wala sa plano ko ang pumunta dito ngayong araw, pero kahit naiirita ako kay Hans ay hindi pa rin mawawala ang katotohanang mas napanatag ako ngayon na kasama ko siya.
Minutes ticked by slowly as I waited, the silence of the room broken only by the sound of running water from the bathroom. I glanced around, taking in the simple furnishings of Hans's living space. It was modest, but it felt cozy and inviting, a reflection of him. Walang kahit anong kaartehan.
Finally, the bathroom door opened, and Hans stepped out, his damp hair tousled and his skin glistening from the shower. He wore only a towel hung loosely around his hips, revealing the defined muscles of his chest and arms. My breath caught in my throat at the sight of him. Hindi ito ang unang beses kong nakita ang katawan niya, madalas ay topless naman siya sa rancho. Kaya lang ito nag unang beses na makikita ko iyon nang nakakulong kami sa iisang silid.
Silid pa niya!
Hans's gaze met mine, and a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "Pasensya kung natagalan kang naghintay," he said, his voice husky from the steam of the shower.
I shook my head, unable to tear my eyes away from him. "No need to apologize," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. "You take all the time you need."
He walked over to the closet, rummaging through his clothes as he selected a fresh set to wear. I watched him, my heart swelling with affection for this man who had captured my heart in ways I never thought possible.
Bigla na namang pumasok sa isip ko na ayaw sa kaniya ni Daddy. Kahit sino pa ang umayaw kay Hans, basta gusto ko siya ay wala silang magagawa.
As he dressed, I couldn't help but admire the way his muscles shifted beneath his skin, the way his movements were fluid and graceful. Mukhang wala siyang balak na dalhin ang pagbibihis pabalik sa banyo kaya ako na ang nag-iwas ng tingin nang tanggalin niya ang tuwalyang nakatapi sa ibabang bahagi ng kaniyang katawan.
Once he was dressed, Hans turned to face me. Lumakad siyang palapit sa akin at naupo sa tabi ko. Medyo maaliwalas na ang mukha niya kumpara sa kanina. Walang nagsasalita sa aming dalawa, nanatili lang kaming nakatitig sa isa't isa.
Damn, I love this guy!
He took a deep breath and spoke softly. "Sorry kung medyo nainis ako kanina. Ayokong pumunta ka sa shop nang hindi mo sinasabi sa akin. What if I wasn't there? Those guys... they might have done something inappropriate to you. I just couldn't forgive myself if that happens."
I nodded, now understanding his reaction. His concern was genuine, and I could see the worry in his eyes. Palagi namang maingat at maalaga sa akin si Hans kaya normal na reaksyon iyon.
"I'm sorry too if I got jealous and accsued you of having a chick on the side. Hindi ko dapat ginawa iyon. It's just that... seeing that girl there, it made me insecure. I know I shouldn't have doubted you."
Hans's expression softened further, and he reached out to hold my hand. "Caice, wala kang dapat ipagselos. Kung puwede ka lang pumasok sa isip ko, check mo pa. Ikaw lang laman nito bawat oras, bawat minuto. Minsan iniisip ko nga kung normal pa ba 'to, eh."
Nawala ang lahat ng inis na nararamdaman ko sa simpleng ganyan niya pa lang. I sighed and nodded, wala namang dahilan para hindi paniwalaan si Hans. Mahal niya ako, alam kong totoo iyon.
