VODKA [GXG, INTERSEX] (BOOK 1)

Chapter 14

Finally, I went to school na. I didn't go to school for a week, and now I'm back. Tita Selene said that she will be the one to watch Dusk from now on, she postponed her flights. Those days when I didn't attend school, I stayed beside my twin sister. Pianagalitan pa ako ni Tita nung nalaman niyang hindi ako pumasok sa school ng isang buong linggo, kaya she insisted na siya na ang magbantay muna kay Dusk.

I was reading a book on my usual spot when I heard that familiar voice that I kinda missed. "Sweetheart?"

I looked up at her who was surprised seeing me here. She quickly went to hug me tight, I melted in her arms.

"I missed you so much, baby." She whispered. I can't deny that I missed her as well

Nagdahilan akong nag out of town muna ako kaya hindi niya na ako kinontak within that week. I tried to bury that nightmare I had with Dmitri.

Hindi ko kayang sabihan niya ako ng mga ganun.

"Paano mo alam na nandito ako?" I asked her, my voice still a little shaky from the lingering effects of the dream.

"I always come here, hoping that I'd see you here. And now, here you are in my arms." She smiled at me and tightened her grip around me since she was sitting next to me. "So how have you been?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.

"I'm unwell." I admitted, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. The dream, the emotions, the lingering fear of losing Dusk... it had taken its toll. "Ikaw ba? How are you?"

She shrugged, "I'm unwell too."

I looked at her seriously, inspecting her features. She looked perfectly fine, her skin glowing, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "You look fine to me."

"Hmm, thank you my love." She chuckled, I already knew what she meant.

"Baliw, I mean you don't look like you're sick naman."

"Well, I'm unwell without you." She leaned in closer, her breath tickling my ear.

"Sus..." I rolled my eyes playfully, but a smile tugged at the corners of my lips. Her words, her presence, easing the anxieties that had been gnawing at me.

Umiwas na ako ng tingin, baka lalo pa akong i-tease. "Next week na ang University Intramurals, may sasalihan ka ba or nasalihan na?" I asked her.

Luna informed me about it, so I have to prepare and facilitate MMA. Marami naman daw pala ang nag volunteer to facilitate different events kaya bawas trabaho for the officers.

"I'm still planning to enlist my name."

"Hmm, in what event?" I asked, curious.

"MMA," she responded making my eyes widened in surprise.

"You want to do mixed martial arts?"

"Why are you surprised? You knew that I was trained in mixed martial arts since I was a child."

Oh.

"Wala... I'm just... worried." Oh sige, Aurora.

I saw her smile at my peripheral view, "So you're worried about me?"

"Of course I am, you'll get hurt in the process. Ano ako robot? Walang nararamdaman? Duh..." Sige, explain pa, Aurora.

"Well, don't be. Kayang kaya ko naman sila." She said with confidence. Hindi pa rin ako sanay sa Tagalog niya, her Russian accent is just so strong.

"Don't do too much, baka matuluyan mo pa ang mga kalaban mo. Kaya nga worried ako eh, worried ako sa mga opponents mo, baka mamaya sa hospital ang bagsak. Anyway, I'll be the one to facilitate the MMA, along with the MMA coach, Sir Broque."