GETTING TO KNOW MS. ANGER | MaColet

47 OFFICIAL‼️

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YVES

"I'm sorry, I lied."

Agad ko siyang niyakap nang mahigpit hanggang narinig ko ang mahinang hikbi mula sa kanya.

From the outside, she always seemed so tough, like nothing could break her. But moments like these reminded me just how soft and fragile she could really be.

"Shhh I understand, mhm.." bulong ko sa kanya habang hinahagod ko ang likod niya.

Dahan-dahan siyang kumalas mula sa pagkakayakap. Her tear-filled eyes met mine.

I gave her the warmest smile yung hindi pilit, hindi for show.

Hinawakan ko ang mukha niya at marahang pinahid ang mga luha sa kanyang pisngi. "You're such a crybaby." I teased her, chuckling softly.

Instead na tumawa siya ay binigyan ako ng isang masamang tingin.

Pumikit siya ng ilang segundo bago ulit magmulat ng mata at tumingin sakin. "I lied, Maloi."

"I know." nakangiting sagot ko sa kanya.

"C-can I tell you the truth later?" she asked hesitantly, her voice almost unsure.

Tumango ako, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "Of course, Uyab. You don’t have to tell me anything right now. No pressure." I paused, making sure she understood that I meant it.

"Whenever you're ready, I’ll be here."

Nakatingin lang siya sa akin ng matagal, parang nag-aalangan pa rin.

“Thank you.” mahinang sabi niya sapat lang na marinig ko.

I leaned in closer, pressing a light kiss to her forehead. "You never have to thank me for that." I murmured against her skin. "I just want you to feel safe with me, no matter what."

Her fingers tightened slightly around mine, and I could see the walls she’d been keeping up slowly start to lower. She didn’t need to say anything more.

"I really mean it, Uyab. Whatever it is... whether it’s hard to talk about or something you’re not ready to share yet, it’s okay. I’m not going anywhere." I continued softly.

She gave me a small smile, the kind that said a thousand unspoken words. And that was all I needed in that moment to know that she trusted me, that she felt safe enough to take her time.

We didn’t need grand confessions or dramatic declarations. Sometimes, just being there for each other, in silence and understanding, was more than enough.

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We’re in the condo, lying in bed.

No, we’re not doing anything. My god..

She wanted to cuddle, claiming she couldn’t sleep well last night because of overthinking. Honestly, same. I could barely sleep either.

Nakahiga siya against my chest, her arms tightly wrapped around my waist, like I'm her personal pillow.

I’m playing with her hair, gently running my fingers through the soft strands as they fall across her face. Each brush of my hand seems to soothe her more, her breathing becoming deeper, more peaceful.

Naririnig ko ang mahina niyang hilik and it’s the most comforting sound I’ve heard all day.

I find myself lost in thought, the steady rhythm of her breathing lulling me into a sense of calm. I close my eyes, focusing on how her warmth feels against me, how her soft hair slips through my fingers.