If This Lasts (If This #2) Published Under Bliss Books)

Chapter Twenty-Seven

I woke up with a pair of strong arms and warm body wrapped around me. I opened my eyes and a smile crept on my lips when everything that happened yesterday started flashing in my mind.

Like he always does, Zion schemed his way to get me and unlike my initial reaction yesterday, I'm now thankful that he did. Kung hindi niya ginawa iyon ay baka hanggang ngayon ay pareho kaming nagdudusa dahil sa katigasan ng ulo ko.

I should have listened to him before. He should have told me the truth the moment he found out. We have done things that we shouldn't have done and we didn't do things that we should have done.

We both made mistakes─we'll still make mistakes, and that's okay because we will learn from it. Your pain might not make sense now, but it will... in time─and when that time comes, the hurting, the mental anguish, the suffering... all of it will be worth it. Sometimes, all we need is some errors for us to grow.

I carefully turned my head to check if Zion's already awake but his eyes were still closed and his breathing was calm and even. Plus, I know he'd be fondling my breast by now if he's already up. Typical Zion.

I moved with caution, not wanting to wake him up from his peaceful sleep. I bet he's tired from last night. Napahagikgik ako sa naisip. Inabot ko ang braso niya na nakapulupot sa tyan ko. Dahan-dahan ko iyon inangat palayo sa akin at bumangon.

Zion stirred as I was placing down his arm on the bed. I freeze but let out a breath when he didn't wake up. Tumayo na ako mula sa kama. Kinuha ko ang puting shirt niya na nakakalat sa sahig. Sinuot ko iyon bago tumuloy sa bathroom.

I quickly did my morning routine. I peed, washed my face, and settled for some mouthwash. Habang pinupunasan ang mukha ng nakasabit na towel ay bigla akong nakaramdam ng gutom.

Nang lumabas ako ng bathroom ay mahimbing pa rin siyang natutulog. May unan na siyang yakap-yakap ngayon. Ngumuso ako at lumapit sa kama. Hinatak ko ang unan palayo sa kanya at inangat ang braso niya para bumalik sa pwesto ko sa tabi niya kanina. Nakatingin ako sa kanya na mahimbing pa rin na natutulog.

"Zion." I softly called. I wrapped my arm around his waist, my eyes remained on his face. I frowned when it didn't wake him up.

"Zion..." I gently shook his body. Nothing. I frowned and shook him harder. "Baby, wake up. I'm hungry."

He grumbled and snaked his arm around my body. He pulled me closer, crashing my body against him. Ang akala ko ay magigising na siya.

Sumimangot ako at inis na itinulak palayo ang braso niya mula sa akin. Bumangon agad ako para makaalis sa kama ngunit may biglang hinablot niya ang braso ko at hinila ako pabalik sa kama.

Ipinilupot niya ang mga braso at binti niya sa akin at niyakap ako ng mahigpit. Nakasiksik ngayon ang mukha ko sa hubad na dibdib niya. He pressed his nose on the top of my head and inhaled deeply, scenting me.

"Good morning, my baby." sambit niya sa isang malalalim at nakakaakit na boses. The middle of my chest warmed. I feel like tearing up and I don't know why. I'm being emotional and it's pathetic.

"I'm starving, Zion." I mumbled against his chest. "I want pancake and avocado shake."

"Alright. I'll call room service." he kissed me on the top of my head. He released me from his warm embrace and swiftly slipped out of the bed.

Pagkakain ng breakfast ay bumalik na muna ako sa sariling room ko para mag shower at makapagbihis. Kagabi kasi ay sa room niya kami dumiretso pagkakain ng dinner. Hindi ko na nagawang kumuha ng sleep wear. Hindi ko naman daw kailangan sabi ni Zion. And he was right. I was too tired to move and cover myself with something last night. Nakatulog agad ako.