Twisted Story of My Life

Chapter Eleven

We cuddled and kissed some more before I suddenly felt conscious about my naked body. I started fumbling for my clothes or maybe the blanket, just anything that would cover me.

Zeke was amazed by my confused actions and is now laughing. "Hey pretty, I have seen and tasted it all. No need to hide anything, my love." Then he kissed me on the forehead.

He then mischievously added, "Come here and let us make out some more."

All the more I became shy. I gave him a coy smile and a little punch on the chest.

I remembered our moment last night. His devouring mouth kissing every part of me as if there is no tomorrow. I closed my eyes for a while trying to feel the sensations of last night. Well, last night totally brought our relationship to a higher level. I so love him and he better feel the same way about me because I think I could never live without him now. I guess if anything, that had just made me clingy.

He hugged me and kissed me on the shoulder asking, "What are you thinking of? Do you regret last night?"

I shook my head and just said, "I love you. Don't be silly!"

"I am glad. Thanks for the gift of last night. I will forever care for you, my lovely Alex."

I kissed him. "I love you, baby." Zeke whispered to my ear.

I need not reply because he knows that I truly love him. Last night was not even necessary for him to know that.

You see, my life revolved around Zeke. I keep on talking about him and our moments. Family, friends, and work are just in the back stage now patiently waiting for their minimal appearance in this story of my life.

If only I could rewind the moments I spent with Zeke and play each one slowly; I will definitely do it over and over again. I will never get tired of this seemingly perfect not so long distance love affair!

We finally decided to get up. He went to shower first. I am wearing his shirt with nothing else inside. I lazily walked going to the couch and turned the TV on.

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I filed for vacation leave for Christmas and New Year. Our driver picked me up Tuesday night, December 23. Zeke could not pick me up. He said he has to attend to something important. I wonder what would be more important than me. Maybe another business venture before Christmas? I could let that pass as him being responsible in his businesses is for our future. Anyway, I am so excited. I will spend the holiday season with my family and with Zeke of course.

I put my presents for everyone below our Christmas tree as soon as we arrived in the house. Mom welcomed me with a tight hug.

"We missed you, dear," Mom said kissing me on the cheek.

I kissed her too and said, "I missed you all too."

I went to my room to change clothes. I heard my phone ringing and hurriedly took the call.

"My sweets, did you arrive safely?" Zeke asked.

"Yes, love." I was kind of breathless as I replied since I went running to get my phone.

"Good. I was worried since it's the holiday. Sometimes too many vehicles on the road cause traffic or accidents."

"Thanks, but no need to worry now."

"But you, you need to worry because I terribly missed you. I missed you my love. I might just swallow you whole right now. Go open you door."

With my heart wildly beating, I did as I was told. Zeke is standing in front of my room holding a long stemmed red rose, which he reached out for me. He never fails to surprise me. Soon as I got the rose, he kissed me on the cheek. I blushed. I hugged him and we kissed deliriously. We kept on kissing and he kept on whispering that he loves me in between those kisses. We were so drawn together.

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We are all preparing for Christmas dinner. Mom, Lucille, and I are busy in the kitchen. I am cooking Zeke's favorite beef caldereta. Mom is carefully glazing the ham while waiting for the pasta noodles to cook. And Lucille is roasting chicken in the oven. Yum!

It's 11:59:50. We made the countdown... 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1!

"Merry Christmas!" We greeted each one with a kiss and a hug.

Just like during college, Zeke celebrates Christmas with his family then comes to the house half past one.

But he spends the New Year's Eve with me and my family.

We shared our small feast and told stories. We also took family pictures. I love Christmas! Everyone is just so cheerful and giving.

Zeke came in time for the gift giving. We all exchanged gifts. We opened each one just like kids. We are all so happy. I got Zeke a watch and a bottle of his favorite sporty cologne.

I don't know why everyone was looking at me as I was opening Zeke's present. I am quite nervous. How would I react if I did not like the gift? All eyes are on me. Sigh... I am totally pressured now. I finished removing the ribbon and wrapper which then revealed a box. When I opened the box there is another box and another and another until I took out a tiny box.

Is it what I think it is? That is when Zeke got to his knees and took the box from me.

"This Christmas, I am not giving you my heart because it has always belonged to you. Instead I am giving you a lifetime commitment which I hope you would accept. Alex Sabariaga, please say that you would marry me. Would you? I love you with all my heart and more." He got my hand and slipped the white gold ring with a perfect cut diamond on my ring finger.

I pulled him so that he would sit beside me again. I touched his face with both my hands and looked into his eyes saying, "I would love just that. I will, my love. I will marry you and spend the rest of my days being yours." We hugged and kissed and everyone cheered. Perfect Christmas ever!

It turned out that before proposing to me, Zeke already talked to my parents and siblings. Reason why he did not pick me up from Makati. What a lovely boy. I am one heck of a lucky girl.

I called Alyssa to greet her and tell her the news. As soon as she picked up, I squealed, "Merry Christmas, my dear! Zeke proposed! We are now engaged!"

"Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Merry Christmas! So happy for you! When do you plan to really tie the knot?"

"We have not talked about the details yet. He proposed when we were opening Christmas presents. He truly surprised me!"

"You deserve it. I knew it since college that you two would really end up being together. You are both so in love with each other."

"Thanks, Alyssa. My maid of honor!"

"I would really love that. Merry Christmas again! Please extend my greetings to your family and to Zeke."

"I will. Thanks dear. Please do the same for me to your family and Tom."

"Alright then."

"See you next year!"

"Yup! Bye."