Embraced By The Howling Winds (Antique Series #1)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I woke up early and glanced at the time. It's just seven in the morning. Zai on my side is still sleeping soundly. I wonder what time did they stopped drinking?

Kanina kasi ay naalimpungatan ako nang maramdamang lumubong ang kabilang side ng kama at naamoy ko ang alak. Bigla akong kinabahan, sa pag-aakala na kung sino, pero si Zai lang naman pala.

I fixed myself before heading out of the room. Mama's sleeping with Tita Zadie, and I shared a room with Zai. So literally no one's awake at this hour.

Bumungad sa akin ang magpinsang mahimbing na natutulog. Si Josh ay nasa sahig na nakahilata, siguro ay nahulog siya sa sofa. I stopped walking when my eyes settled on Clajj. I want to curse myself for finding him hot in that position. His eyes were covered by his arm, and I honestly admitted that he's muscle is flexing. It's in right places, and not that bulky, which is a good thing and a plus points.

I pinched myself a little, after I regain consciousness from absurb sightseeing. But given the fact, Clajj is a delicious meat that every woman can't resist.

I continue walking until I reach the kitchen. I know some basic knowledge  about cooking, and I hope this will do. I cooked fried rice and re-heat the viands from last night.

I tiptoed to reach the glass pitcher when someone from behind, probably taller than me, took the initiative to take it from the upper cabinet.

My breathing hitched as I felt his warm breath againts my ear. I looked back and I immediately regretted it because our faces were few inches away.

Our eyes meet, and I don't know why I feel like I'm magnetise by his hooded brown eyes. They're so enchanting.

Pinagpawisan ako ng malamig. Amoy na amoy ko natural at lalaking pabango niya. He doesn't reek of alcohol. Napaiwas ako ng tingin at tumikhim. Tinulak ko siya nang mahina para magkaroon kami ng distansiya at kinuha mula sa kaniya ang babasaging pitsel.

"Uh—salamat," sabi ko at lumayo na sa kaniya.

I could feel his gazed at me while I'm squeezing some oranges. I wanted to make freshly squeezed orange juice for our breakfast because it'll suit in our morning.

"Tulungan na kita," alok niya.

"Hindi na, kaya ko na 'to."

Clajj didn't listen and help me right away after he wash his hands. Umusog ako ng kaunti kasi hindi ako komportableng katabi siya. After ten minutes, we finished squeezing all the oranges. Inilagay ko ang mga balat sa plastic para itapon nang kinuha niya iyon.

"Ako na," mahinahon niyang sabi pero desidido talaga akong itapon ang mga ito.

"Ako nalang ang magtatapon, doon naman sa gilid ang waste bag." Pagpumilit ko at bastang kinuha sa kaniya ang plastic.

Paghakbang ko palang ay nawalan agad ako ng balanse pero mabilis naman akong nasalo ni Clajj. I hissed after seeing the orange carpel on the floor. Maybe I stepped on it, the reason why I almost slipped on the floor. If weren't for Clajj, I might injure my butt.

Inayos ko ang pagtayo pero nanatili paring nakapulupot ang braso niya sa baywang ko. His eyes glistened with concern so I looked away. Kinakalas ko ang braso niya pero hindi ko iyon maalis.

"I'm o-okay, you can let go of my waist." I awkwardly said.

Nagtitigan kaming dalawa hanggang sa ako ang naunang umiwas at tinulak siya papalayo. Itinapon ko ang plastic at bumalik sa ginagawa na parang walang nangyari.

"Did you sleep well earlier?" Tanong niya nang makatabi siya sa akin.

I nodded as a response. Kumuha ako ng mga plato, agad din siyang tumulong sa akin. "Seriously Clajj, what are you doing? I think you should sleep again dahil anong oras na kayong natulog kanina."