Mismatched

Chapter 3: Something incomplete

I fluttered my eyes as rays of sunlight hit my face. I shifted my gaze to the man beside me, his right arm wrapped my waist as he is sleeping peacefully. I covered my upper body with the blanket as I stared at him carefully. I traced his face with my finger.

“I love you.” I mumbled.

He’s been out of town for two weeks para sa basketball training nila. Sobrang na miss ko siya. I even thought I would celebrate Valentine’s day alone, pero mali ako. He came home for me.

I felt his grip on my waist tightened as he fluttered his eyes.

“Good morning babe.” He muttered as he kissed my forehead.

I smiled. “Good morning.”

“Wala ka bang training ngayon?” I asked.

He closed his eyes and moved closer to me. “Mamaya pang hapon.”

“Are you hungry?” I asked. “I’ll cook for you.”

Mas humigpit pa lalo yung pagkaka-yakap niya sa akin. “Mamaya na. Let’s just stay like this for few minutes.” 

I hugged him back. “Ikaw bahala. Just tell me if you’re hungry okay?”

He rested his chin on my head. “Busy ka ba today?”

“Hindi naman.” I said. “Why?”

He moved away and stared at me. “Date nalang tayo? Hindi tayo nakapag-date kagabi eh.”

I smiled. “Sira! May training ka mamaya diba? At isa pa, hindi na tayo teenagers para mag-date!”

Kumunot ang noo niya. “Sinong nag-sabing teenagers lang ang pwedeng mag-date huh?”

“Pssh.” I mumbled. “Tinatamad ka lang yatang mag-train. You’re just making me as an excuse.”

“Hindi ah!” he countered. “Na miss lang kita. Sobra!”

I looked at him intently. “Talaga lang ha?”

He stared back at me and touched my face. “I just want to make it up to you.”

“You don’t have to.” I said and smiled. “Having you here is more than enough.”

He smiled and pinched my cheek. “Ang sweet sweet naman talaga ng asawa ko!”

“Hey! Mashakit.” I complained.

He chuckled and let go of my cheeks. “Sorry.”

“Alam mo, I should get up.” I said as I removed his arm s around my waist. “What do you want for breakfast?”