Payb Takes Book 3

In This Life

July 11, 5am:

You stir in my arms and snuggle closer. It seems over ten minutes now since I started watching you in your sleep. Your beauty is incomparable even in your slumber, Love. The serenity of your peaceful sleep adds to your allure a hundred times more.

More than the grace and loveliness of your shiny hair, glimmering brown eyes now hidden behind your tender lids lined with long thick lashes, your small nose, your soft cheeks and full red lips, magnificently embraced by thy silky olive skin of your slender naked body, the heart that gently beats inside your chest, the fire of your spirit within and the wisdom of your young yet mature mind is what truly makes you beautiful.

As I brush away the stray hair from your face, I remember your bright smile last night when you proudly showed me the dinner you cooked and the groceries you bought for the house. You told me how happy you were to be able to do regular housewife duties for me every once in a while.

I told you you didn't have to do those things because coming home to your smile and embrace is more than enough for me. Of course, you all but giggle as you wrap your arms around my shoulders and kiss me over and over.

The meal you cooked was delicious and the laughter and stories we shared made it more delightful. It was almost midnight when we finally finish our late dinner and I have to be on a flight at 4am. You said you'll finish cleaning up while I go ahead and rest but I insisted to help you.

By the time we finish, I did not feel like sleeping just yet so you suggested we stay up since I only have a couple of hours to sleep anyway. We decided to watch a movie instead. Your pick of course, how could I ever resist your charms?

We cuddled on the couch while watching the movie, The Gifted. I wrapped my arms around you as you leaned your back against my chest and rested your head on my shoulder. I let your squeals and giddy giggles over Chris Evans pass because well, he is Captain America. Halfway through the movie you were already crying and sobbing.

I chuckled and kissed the top of your head. "Wala na. Pinaiyak ka na ng boyfriend mo." I joked and you slapped my chest.

You said you didn't want to watch anymore. I laughed as you pouted while I cradled your face in my hands and wiped your tears with my thumbs.

"Hindi natin bati yung si Captain America. Awayin ko yan eh pinapaiyak baby ko. Si Iron Bae na ang bahala sa'yo." I grinned.

"Kay Iron Bae naman talaga ako." You smiled as I leaned in to kiss your lips, gently then hungrily.

Slowly our clothes come off one by one as our kisses and touches reached the bedroom.

Some time later, we lay beside each other breathless... spent... satiated... loved. You nuzzled on my neck as you slipped your hand over my chest. You yawned and closed your eyes.

"I love you." You whispered.

"I love you more." I said as I kissed your temple.

"Ang hapdi ng mata ko, Love. Pikit ko lang sandali. Ligo ka na." You said. "Gisingin mo na lang ako pag-alis mo."

I was supposed to be in the airport in an hour.

"Maaga pa naman." I argued. "Ten minutes. Yakap lang muna kita, Love ha?"

"Sige. Don't fall asleep." You told me before yawning again.

"I won't." I smiled.

I decided to hold you for a few minutes as you slept.

As you sighed contentedly and snuggled against me, I felt a wondrous warmth of love and joy inside me and I knew that in this life, there is nowhere else I'd rather be than right here beside you.

"I love you forever, my Nicomaine." I whispered as I caressed your cheek.

I pulled you closer and sighed in the tranquility of my thoughts until I unwittingly dozed off.

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You smile as your eyes open and see me then close again. You slip your arm around my waist and nestled your face in my armpit. I chuckle.

Here. Right here is where I want to be.

Suddenly you sit up as your eyes fling wide open and turn to me.

"Oh my God! You're still here! Anong oras na!" You exclaimed.

You jump out of bed and continue ranting while I watch you amusedly.

"Dapat nasa airport ka na two hours ago! Anong ginagawa mo dito?!"

I simply grin and pull you back to bed. "Niyayakap ang misis ko." I say as I lock you in my arms.

You sigh and smile. "As much as I want to keep you here all the time, may mga naghihintay po sa'yo at malamang pasugod na dito sina Kuya Sam dahil sa kalokohan mo." You chuckle.

True enough, our doorbell rings and my phone starts vibrating non-stop.

"Haaay... Sige na nga. Isang kiss muna." I grin.

You roll your eyes and giggle. "Ang kulit!"

You lean to kiss my lips lovingly before pulling me out of bed and pushing me towards the door.

I laugh as you slap my behind on my way out. I look over my shoulder and smile. "I love you, Mrs. Faulkerson."

"I love you more, Mr. Faulkerson." You smile back. 💛🍃

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