Underworld War

Chapter 26 - One Fine Day

Still wearing my night gown, I decided to cook for our breakfast. Wala kaming maid na kasama at pakiramdam ko ay sinadya iyon ng reyna para masolo namin ang cabin.

Good thing is that I know how to cook. I lived alone with my mother back in the mortal world, I used to cook for us all the time. Hindi naman namin kinailangan ng kasambahay kasi dalawa lang kami.

I made salad and sunny side up egg for Lyko and I. Nagtimpla rin ako ng kape. Napagdesisyunan kong sa terasa nalang kami kumain dahil maganda ang view at malamig pa ang simoy ng hangin. Umaga pa kasi.

I thought that this place will also experience winter. But no. Masyado ba kaming malayo sa palasyo o isa rin ito sa hiwaga ng Agreassine?

I prepared the table for us. Sakto namang tapos na siyang mangabayo. I didn't know he can ride horses. I've never ridden or seen one my whole life. Sa syudad kasi ako nakatira at wala kang makikitang hayop doon maliban sa aso at pusang gala.

He was wiping his sweat when he stepped on the staircase. The sweat is glistening on his arm and abs. I fought the strong urge to stare at him again like I did earlier.

Before, I saw him like an innocent young boy who barely knows anything about the world outside the bridge. A typical spoiled prince. But now as I watch him in his white shorts, I realized he's far from being young but a mixture of innocence and mischief.

We are of same age!

His arms flexed when he brought his hand to wipe the sweat on his forehead. Napakagat ako ng labi. Ain't my husband so fine? Mukhang hindi niya yata napapansin ang pagkahumaling ko sa katawan niya kaya sinamantala ko iyon para titigan siya ng malalim.

I wonder how strong his arms can be. Kaya ba akong buhatin non?

"Oh, wow. You cooked? Di ko alam na marunong ka." He sat on the chair in front of me. Nakasuot na ito ng tshirt ngayon at di na pawisan. Bahagya lang namumula ang balat nito.

I remember what I told myself when I first found myself lying in the infirmary. Sabi ko ay di ako nai-inlove sa mga gwapong lalake kasi character talaga ang mas nakakalamang para sa'kin. Well, what a hypocrite.

"What's so shocking about it. Ikaw ang mukhang hindi marunong."

He raised a brow, "What made you say that?"

Nagkibit-balikat ako, "It's obvious." Sabi ko, "And I don't really see you have interest in cooking."

He chuckled, "Let me prove you wrong. Ako ang magluluto mamaya."

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko, "Really!" Tila di makapaniwala.

Naningkit naman ang kaniya at tinuro ako ng tinidor, "Don't underestimate me."

Tumawa ako at nagsimula na kaming kumain. To be frankly speaking, I'm quite excited as to how our day alone would go. I don't see houses near us and just a vast of green field and trees.

Pagkatapos kong hugasan ang pinagkainan naming dalawa ay dumiretso ako sa kwarto para maligo at magbihis. Sadly for me, the Queen chose my dresses and gowns. Yes, walang casual na damit dito.

I just settled for an off-shoulder gown. Hindi ko na naman napapansin ang bigat nito dahil sanay na ako. Lumabas ako ng bahay at napagdesisyunang magpainit muna. Hula ko ay alas nuwebe palang ng umaga.

On my left, I saw Lyko and his horse. Pinapaliguan niya iyon sa maliit na batis. The water trailed down from his biceps, neck, chest to his abs. It highlighted his features and the ray from the sun reflected the waters on his skin making him glitter.

I unconsciously bit my lip because of the sight before me. Kinasal lang kami ay parang nagbago na ang tingin ko sa kaniya? I don't ogle like this before!