Scurrilous Affair

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"You hear them? What can you say?"

Kumurap-kurap ako. Inosente siyang tinanong, "Why, Shawn? Nag-proposed ka na ba?" He isn't serious, right? This is not my expectation. I've watched many emotional proposals and I wanted it even if simple. Can't he do it for me? Does he even think about it?

Nilingon ko ang kanyang magulang. "I mean, I'm still young and... I still want to explore the world so." Tumawa ako kahit walang nakakatawa pero agad ding tumigil sa pagkapahiya. "Excuse me."

Tumayo ako at dumiretso sa aking kuwarto. Pagkasara ng pinto ay sinapo ko ang aking dibdib. Ang bilis ng pintig ng puso ko. Lumapit ako sa kama at sumampa roon. I didn't turn him down, it is just that. Damn it! Who am I fooling? I am expecting more than that. Frustrated, I shook my head, covered my face, and stayed like that until the door open.

Iniluwa noon ang kunot noong si Shawn. He squatted in front of me. "Are you, okay?" Worried is etched on his face.

"I'm sorry. It's not what you think, Shawn. Nagulat lang ako at... at... mahal kita. Alam mo 'yan, pero gusto ko munang i-enjoy ang bagong relasyon natin."

"Hush. I know. Don't pressure yourself. Sorry din." Tumayo siya at tumabi upang mayakap niya ako.

Humilig ako sa kanyang dibdib at kumalma. Iniisip ang pakiramdam kapag nag-asawa na. Would it means I cannot go mingle with my cousin? No more shopping? What 'bout my favorite designer? I like watching there Fashion Week and buy their best beautiful creation and wore it to party or occasion of our family. Will marriage make my whole world completely change?

Until-unti akong humiwalay upang maharap siya.

He is serious.

"Kapag nag-propose ka, sure namang yes ang sagot ko. Pero, Shawn... hihigpitan mo ba ako sa mga gusto ko? Like shopping? Spa? Joining my cousin's party?" Napatakip ako ng bibig. "Oh my gosh! I haven't learned cooking. Shawn, give me a year to learn. I swear, I will study hard for our future."

Shawn barked a laugh.

Kunot noo ko siyang pinanood. Anong nakakatawa?

Sapo ang tiyan. Sinisikap na pigilan ang tawa. Pinahid ang gilid ng mata. He is happy. That's the emotion I can read on his face. He looked me straight in the eye, put his both hand on my shoulder. "I worked hard to provide your needs. Cooking, hmm... I can do that for us, in time surely you'll be going to learn that. I will teach you, baby."

His lips claimed mine and I give in. Always giving in with his slight attack. No resistance. A complete submissive. Napahiga ako at umibabaw siya. Pinapatakan ng halik ang aking labi.

"Next time, don't scare me like that." He gave me a quick kiss. "About your hobbies, I won't hold any against to that. As long as you are happy, I won't say no."

His hands caressed my stomach. It felt good that I slightly closed my eyes.

"Are you going to sleep here or you're going with me?"