Part 1: That Morning When They Found Each Other

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I kissed him because it felt like it was the most natural thing to do. It's been three months and I wonder why our paths still crossed. I never wanted to be in Anawangin when I saw him. I badly wanted the job stint and he found me. Whatever we do, it seems as if the odds are simply going to involve him.

-Tanya

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She was sleeping soundly.

She had her mouth open, her lips seductively red, her eyes tired, and her whole body sensual even if she wasn't moving at all.

I missed battling with her - words, actions, tongue, hands, whatever. I don't really care which one. I couldn't help but smile knowing that after all, I'll find her again.

I stood in front of her, my hands both resting on both armrests of the couch. My body was slightly bent forward, our faces just an inch away from each other. I was so tempted to kiss her. If we weren't on a lounge, I would have done so.

She looked tired and and I don't know where she has been but judging the way she looked with her tempting little piece of clothing, I know she did something I also want to see.

She must have felt my presence for she moved a bit from her original position, lifted her hands, and when she felt that her movement was somewhat restrained, she partly opened her eyes.

I do not know what she was thinking but I welcomed her with an unexpected and reserved kiss on her lips. It was somewhat quick and gentle then she had her arms snake around my neck.

Then she did not move.

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Jeric didn't know and couldn't figure out if she indeed saw him before she had her arms wrapped around his neck.

But he realized she was too tired to still think of clinging on to him or not. When he felt that she was not moving, Jeric took the liberty of carrying her, like that of a lovers' carry, while gathering her other items.

She must be feeling comfortable for she even hugged him tighter, her face buried on his neck.

"Kap, pabukas ng pinto," he asked Fort, whose face was obviously surprised.

"Akala ko ba mag-CR ka? Bakit ka may take home?" he asked but obeyed in opening the passenger seat for them.

"Blessings come to those who believe," he laughed.

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I tried recounting the events from last night.

I ate an apple, drank water.

I waited for my turn to perform with Sienna.

I poledanced. The audience clapped.

I got off the stage and someone followed us at the backstage.

I took my items and went to the lounge, the darkest area so no old man will find me.

I was about to text Marlow that I would be waiting for them at the lobby then I fell asleep.

Did that message even got sent?

I don't know how long it has been that I closed my eyes but I felt some hot breath near my skin. Smelled some spirit of alcohol but not too much. It mixed with his perfume. Intoxicating yet my desire to sleep is bigger than anything at that point. The sensation was too near I decided to open my eyes just to make sure that it's not a dirty, old man.

I saw a face I've seen before, a nameless face I kissed.

I felt it was pretty safe and wanting to go home and sleep in my bed, see my Luke, I clung on to him.

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