ALASTAIR ARMENDAREZ

CHAPTER 24

THE LONG WAIT IS FINALLY OVER❗️

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"Hi.." I greeted. I don't know what word I will explain or say to him right now. "H–how are you?" I manage to ask.

I am currently in front of him, Alas. And seeing him again makes me feel uneasy. I just don't know!

He just remain silent while looking directly on my eyes. It's been a month since the last time we saw each other. Wala pa 'ring pinagbago sa kanya. He's still the same–has perfect and mature face after all.

"I came back for you.." I added using my sincere voice but he still remain silent. Nakagat ko nalang ang pang-ibabang labi ko.

He's not even responding and remain silent. And it getting me conscious.

Is he mad because I'm here? Because I came back? Am I late? Did he finally forget me? I took a deep sigh and move closer to him. I did not bother any moment but to suddenly cup his face and press my lips towards him.

A small tear fell out from my eyes after and my mouth fell out as well as he immediately responded to my kiss. Natuod ako sa kinatatayuan ko at bahagyang hindi nakagalaw. His lips are moving in rhythm while kissing me passionately. Sweet, tender and I like it.

Inilibot ko ang aking dalawang kamay sa kanyang leeg at tinugon ang mainit na halik. Oh god, I missed him that much!

Naramdaman ko ang panlalambot ng dalawang tuhod ko, mabuti nalang at maagap nitong nahawakan ang baywang ko.

"Alas..." I stop for a second. Nanghahapo ako sa aking paghinga.

He suddenly put his hand on my face and gently cup it. "I thought–I thought you're not gonna comeback to me, Ara..." he added. "God I missed you..." hinuli muli nito ang aking mga labi at muli akong hinalikan.

Napapikit ako at tumugon sa kanya. Our kisses went deeper, it was so good. Nakakaliyok!

We both hug each other after our passionate kiss.

"Akala ko, wala na kong babalikan.." I buried my face on his neck. "I sincerely apologize for keeping you waiting for me.." I said.

"Apology accepted, Ara." He answered immediately. "Now that you came—back for me, I assumed that you're–you're accepting my proposal?" He asked in the midst of our hug.

I immediately nod at him. "Yes! Yes, Alas! I'm—I'm gonna marry–you. I want you to be my husband." My tears continued to fell down.

"Oh god! Tell me I'm not dreaming..." bahagya itong humiwalay sa akin. Muli nitong hinawakan ang aking mukha.

"You–you're not.." I pause for a moment and peck a kiss on his lips. "..happening right now is real..." he hug me so tight after.

"You have no idea how happy am I right now, Ara. I can't wait to marry you. I've waited for you for so long.."

"I–I'm ready for this, Alas. I want to open the new chapter of life with you." Not because of what happened between Conner and I.

Never in my mind came up that he will be my option after what happened. Kasi alam ko sa sarili ko na babalik at babalik pa rin ako sa kanya. My heart still beating for him.

"I badly wanted to marry you as soon as possible, Ara. Five years was enough—and please just..just give it to me this time." He's cupping my face again. "Leave it to me everything huh! Choose whatever you want. You wanted a church, civil, beach–whatever you want just marry me."