MIDDLE

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Why do I feel so comfortable with my pillow? Although it's not that fluffy... what? My pillow isn't fluffy? Oh wait....

I slept with Kiefer pala, so that explains the not fluffy pillow. But I can say he's the best pillow ever. I feel so safe and comfortable with him.

We're basically hugging each other right now and I still don't wanna let go. This feels so right and perfect.

I can proudly say that nothing really happened between us. I mean, we just slept together and that's it. And wala din naman akong nafe-feel na masakit or something so positive, wala talagang nangyari.

I know this is kinda wrong because what will everyone think if a guy slept with a girl and shared one bed. Of course, in the judgmental eyes of the people, who will believe na walang nangyari? But who cares, we know it in ourselves that we did not do anything wrong.

Actually, my love and respect for Kiefer went high, really. The fact that he didn't take advantage me, that lone reason can explain how much of a good man he is. That's why I never regret choosing and loving this guy.

"Good morning baby." Oh, I didn't realize gising na pala siya. He kissed me on my forehead after saying that.

"Good morning." And I smiled sweetly.

"Do you want to go down and eat breakfast or you want us to take shower muna and get ready so isahan na lang and then we can leave? Since the weather's good na, I guess." He said while getting up from the bed.

"My stomach says I'm really hungry so I think we should go downstairs." I said. Breakfast, important meal of the day.

"Kief, thanks." I said while we're eating. I should really thank him, if he's not Kiefer, I bet may masama ng nangyari sakin but yes, he's Kiefer and he's a great guy. 

"For this? Miks, you've said thank you a million times. Okay, I probably have said this before but I'll say it again. You deserve all of this Mika. I love you and I'll do anything for you." He replied. See? How can you not love this guy?

"No, what I mean is yung kagabi. We slept together and walang nangyari. You didn't take advantage of me. You even asked if you can hug me last night when you could just hug me right away. You know, hindi talaga ako nagkamali sayo Kief. You're the sweetest and I thank God for giving me such a wonderful man." I said almost crying. OA na kung OA but this man is worth every bit of appreciation.

"Mika, I love you that's why I respect you and I would not do anything na makakasama sayo or hindi mo magugustuhan. I loved you for who you are, I love every little thing about you, Mika. You're the most amazing woman I've ever known." He said while gently caressing my face.

"I love you." I looked right into his eyes and smiled.

"I love it when you're being cheesy. Cute mo." And he pinched my nose. He likes pinching my nose talaga.

"And I don't love it when you pinch my nose. Stop na please?" I said.

"No, your nose is cute kaya, it's worth pinching." He replied. Ang kulit.

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"Are you sure wala ka ng naiwan?" Kiefer asked me as we are about to leave the room na. The weather's fine and we finally got the go signal to head back home.

"Wala na. Let's go na." I said.

"Tara." And he took my bag from me.

We reached the hotel's lobby and gave back the key to the receptionist. We also thanked the staff for being so nice and accomadating.