Private sessions (completed)

in the shadows

"I'm glad na andito ka....sana dito ka nalang lagi so I'm assured that you're safe....always....."

"But you know how I love the baranggay...."

"I know...but I always worry about you when you're there....ang layo mo sa akin...."

"....don't say na you're thinking about the 'hula' again..."

"...eh it's that time na....what do you want me to think?...."

"....the Rogelios and Kuya Jose and Wally are there naman..."

"..alam ko yun...pero mas safe ka dito...mas controlled ang crowd..."

"....."

"...let's talk to the management ulit....I want na dito ka nalang...."

"...pero love..."

"....basta...."

They were in one dark corner of the studio hallway just behind the stage. Rj had discovered this dark place one time when he finished hosting a segment and exited the stage. He brought Maine there for some "private time" whenever she was at the studios with him.

With foreheads together, they spoke about his concern for her safety and security. Numerous serious threats have been passed around. Maine had been "victim" to a lot of over-zealous fans who've knocked her off-balance while at the baranggay. In all these instances, Rj felt helpless as he witnessed them happening on TV.

Not wanting to argue anymore, Rj leaned in closer to Maine, his hands locked just at her waist. He lovingly gazed into her eyes as he leaned in and gave her little kisses on the lips; soft, gentle kisses. Soon, he slightly opened his mouth and kissed her more. He unlocked his hands and caressed her body gently. She, too, massaged his back, nape and head as they kissed. Soon, their tongues met and softly danced inside their mouths.

He moved slowly towards her cheek and jaw, planting soft kisses as he moved. Soon, he rested on her neck and kissed her there.

"....love....careful....we're still at work...." she gently and quietly reminded him.

He nodded and traced her jaw once more with kisses until they were once more lip-locked.

He gave her one long kiss before breaking off and hugging her tightly.

"I love you!" he said as he kissed her temple while tightly embracing her.

"I love you, too!" she said as she embraced him with all her might.

They broke off their hug, fixed themselves and walked back to the hosts' room, hand in hand.