My Bodyguard

Chapter 5.2 Dear to your heart

Sarah awoke beneath a blanket. Cautiously she opened her eyes fully against the sharp light. 

Where the hell was she?

Then she remembered the memories of the long night. She turned her head to find the space beside her empty.

Matteo.

Gone.

Last night, she had been aware of him disentangling arms and getting up. She had felt the warmth of blankets as he had placed them down over her. But their warmth in no way matched up to the heat generated by his body.

She sat up. Her hair falling down all over her shoulders. 

Where was he? 

Why should she feel shy about calling out his name when last night she had kissed him? 

"Matteo!"

Suddenly there he was. Standing in the door way, leaning against the doorjamb and surveying her with thoughtful eyes. 

He was already dressed. 

He just stood there, watching her. A curious and unreadable half-smile on his lips.

His eyes look wise and all knowing, all seeing. 

Ano kaya ang nakikita nila? She wondered

Magsalita ka, Matteo, she pleaded silently. Magsalita ka naman.

"Good news," he said. His mouth relaxing into a smile.

Her heart missed a beat. "Oh?"

"The rain eased off and the wind stopped blowing." He took the cover that was placed on the window and light flooded the room.

"Mabuti." Her voice sounded flat. 

She turned her head to stare at the sunshine outside the window. 

She had expected him to say.....what? 

That last night had been wonderful? 

That he wanted to kiss her again? 

She felt an ache in her heart as she looked at him.