A Home In His Arms (Completed)

Part 66

NAPANGITI si Angela nang hapitin siya ni Marko palapit sa katawan nito. Kagagaling lang nila noon sa cabin ni Charlie at inabutan na sila ng ulan papauwi sa villa. Mabuti na lang at Boy Scout ang asawa niya. May dala itong payong na hindi niya alam kung saan nito nakuha.

"Stay close, honey. Baka mabasa ka," bulong nito sa kanya, sabay hapit sa kanya.

Napangiti siya sa kapilyahang naisip. Mabilis na kumalas siya sa pagkakayakap ni Marko. "Catch me, Markopolo!" Mataginting na halakhak ang pinakawalan niya bago lumayo rito at nagtatakbo sa burol ng Catalina. She felt like playing under the rain with the man she dearly loved.

"H-honey, lumalakas na ang ulan! Come here, magkakasakit ka niyan!" nakangiting sabi nito. Amusement was in his eyes.

Mapang-akit na nginitian niya ito, lalo na nang unti-unting mabasa ng ulan ang suot niyang manipis na kamiseta. She knew her curves would show. "Catch me, Marko!" ulit niya.

Napapalatak na inihagis nito ang hawak na payong. "Well then, you want to play, wife? Sige, I'm giving you a chance to run. Humanda ka kapag nahuli kita!" He chuckled and then excitement filled him in an instant. He was like a predator ready to conquer his prey.

Angela wanted to run as fast as she could. But when she caught a glimpse of her husband, she couldn't move her feet anymore. Sa isang iglap kasi ay nabasa agad ng tubig-ulan ang kasuotan ni Marko dahilan para dumikit sa katawan nito ang basang kasuotan. She caught her breath. Her husband soaking wet under the rain was an appealing sight. He stood tall like he was king of the world. She was enchanted, especially when the contours of his perfectly chiseled trunk were outlined by the translucent white shirt he wore. She felt her heart pounding against her own soaked clothing. She knew his heart was hers to keep.

This was the man she loved. Destiny had brought them together.

When Marko started to move his feet towards her, she also started walking—hindi para lumayo rito kundi para salubungin ito. Hanggang sa mapaloob na siya sa mga bisig nito. Sa isang iglap lang ay magkahinang na ang kanilang mga labi habang ang ulan ay patuloy na bumubuhos mula sa kalangitan. It was September rain, and it was cold but his body was enough to keep her warm.

Marko cupped her face and gazed lovingly at her. Gusto niyang maiyak sa emosyong nababanaag niya sa mga mata nito. Hindi lang kasi malawak na karagatan ang nakikita niya sa asul na mga mata nito. Nakikita at nababasa rin niya mula roon ang pagmamahal nito para sa kanya.

"I love you, honey," he said before claiming her lips once more.

In between kisses she answered him. "I love you, too."

"MARKO!" humihingal na sigaw ni Angela nang magising siya. Napagtanto niya na panaginip lang ang lahat. Napapikit siya, sabay haplos sa labi niya. Parang totoong-totoo na hinagkan siya ng kanyang asawa.

"Hmm... A-Angela, h-honey..."

"Jesus!" Natutop niya ang kanyang dibdib nang mapagtanto niyang hindi siya nag-iisa sa loob ng kuwarto niya. Naroon si Marko at tila lamig na lamig habang namamaluktot.