Jump Then Fall

long story short (13)

Bongbong woke up after feeling the heat of the sun touched his face. He smiled when he saw Leni still sleeping beside him. Her face was in the crook of his neck while her arm was hugging his waist.

"I love you." He whispered and kissed the top of her head carefully.

Last night, they continued their conversation inside his van. Leni told him stories about the typhoon, some reports, and all the initiatives they've been doing. Bongbong said the government is doing everything to send help. Ending was, they fell asleep in the car.

She stirred a bit. He tried not to move so he won't wake her up, but then she slowly opened her eyes. She looked around, probably trying to remember where she was then looked at him.

He smiled at her. "Good morning, Mrs. Marcos!"

She just smiled and shook her head. She rested her head on his shoulder. "Dito na tayo nakatulog."

He hugged her tight, "It's okay. Nakarest ka ba ng maayos?"

She nodded. For some reason, she was able to sleep like a baby after almost a week even if she's in the car.

He hugged her tight, "Buti nalang heavily tinted 'to, kung hindi baka marami ng mga sumisilip saatin na mga kapitbahay."

She chuckled. "Baka hinahanap na 'ko nina Raffy." She recalled then tried to look at the gate of their house.

He pulled her close, not letting her move away from him, "Dito ka lang saakin. Hayaan mo na muna sila dun."

She giggled. "Bong, baka maghanap sila makita pa tayo dito magkasama!"

He closed his eyes while hugging her tight. "Hayaan mo lang. Mabuti nga yun malaman nila na magkasama tayo."

She tapped his arm, "Baliw!"

He chuckled.

"Marami akong gagawin ngayong araw, Bong. Bumagon na tayo." She said.

"Ako din naman." He answered, still not letting her go. "Pupunta ako ng City Hall mamaya tapos mag iikot sa mga lugar na binaha."

"O kaya nga, halika na!" She convinced him. "Sa bahay ka na mag breakfast. Magluluto ako."

"I-kiss mo lang ako mabubusog na 'ko eh." He flirted.

She slapped his arm playfully. "Tumigil ka! Ang aga-aga, iba na agad ang lumalabas sa bibig mo."

He laughed. "Dapat pala kagabi hindi ako nakipagbati sayo hanggang hindi mo 'ko kinikiss. Sayang!"

She laughed. "Halika na!"

He finally let go of her. She fixed her blouse and hair, removing her hair tie. "Mag mask ka."

He frowned. "Bakit?"

"Para hindi ka makilala paglabas natin. Baka may mga tao na sa bahay." She reasoned out. A lot of volunteers visit her house for repacking and donation.

He just nodded.

She opened the door. A PSG who's been standing outside helped her. "Thank you."

The security nodded. "Good morning po, Madam!"

She nodded and smiled.

Bongbong followed after her, fixing his hair.

Almost all the men outside greeted them. The two just nodded and smiled.

They carefully entered the gate of her house, trying not to attract attention. There were few volunteers already who immediately recognized Bongbong even with the mask on. The two just waved and smiled at them, keeping it cool.