Loving the Ruthless Wave

Kabanata 27

Kabanata 27

Heal

How good it is to feel secure and happy all the time. When things are going smoothly each day and you have nothing to worry about. I feel so blessed to be able to feel this way. In this world where darkness is taking over and dominating, I found my light and resting place.

"Sleep baby. I'll just wake you up when we stop over."

Marahan niyang hinaplos ang aking pisngi at banayad na nginitian. Inaantok man at nakakaramdam ng sobrang pagod ay umiling ako sakanya.

The sky is still a bit dark. The lights in each post is the only reason why I can see the things outside the car. Madaling araw ng umalis kami sa bahay para sa byahe. Ilang oras pa lang ang nakalilipas at mahaba haba pa ang itatagal nito.

"It's okay. Sasamahan kita. I don't want you to be bored."

I looked back straight at his normal brooding eyes. I smiled a little since I feel exhausted. I stayed up all night getting all excited about this trip. I prepared everything we will need starting from the things we will need for hygiene. I didn't get much and enough sleep because of it that is why I feel so sleepy right now. Even so, I don't want Apollo to be bored on our trip. Wala kaming kasama at ayoko namang tulugan siya. Baka antukin din ito at mapano pa kami sa daan.

"I want you to rest. You didn't get enough sleep so will you? Please?"

"Ayos lang nga. Para ka namang sira diyan!"

Naka focus man sa daan ay hindi niya maiwasan ang paglingon sa akin at ang pagkunot ng kanyang noo ay muling nadepina. Nagtataka sa kanyang reaksyon, tinitigan ko siya gamit ang mga matang nagtatanong.

"What did you say?"

Huli na ng mapagtanto ko na hindi pala siya sanay sa mga salitang tulad ng ginamit ko.

"What I mean to say is I can keep you company for the whole trip. I'm just fine." I said calmly.

"I'm okay too but I will be more fine if you take a nap."

Dala na rin siguro ng kakulitan niya at ng antok na nararamdaman ay hinayaan ko na ang sarili kong mawala sa tulog.

I don't know how long I slept but when I opened my eyes it was already bright. I glance at Apollo to check on him but I can't see any sign of tiredness or boredness in his face. He's just... serious, that's all.

I looked around and I saw small establishments in the city. I don't know where is it and I never bothered to ask where anymore.

"Let's eat first. You must be hungry after a long deep sleep."

"Gaano ba ako katagal na tulog?" Sabi ko mas iginala pa ang mata para makita ang kabuuan ng syudad.

Mahaba ang naging paghikab ko at kinusot kusot pa ang mata dahil sa mahabang pagkakatulog. Hindi pa man din ako nakakapagproseso at nakakabalik sa tamang pag iisip ay mabilisan na ang naging paghinto ng sasakyan. Siya na rin mismo ang nag kalas ng aking seatbelt ay nagawa pang pag buksan ako ng pintuan.

"Anim na oras." He said like it's nothing.

Six hour? Six fucking hours!

I must be really tired because I was asleep for that long period of time. I wonder if I ever got him bored because I was sleeping the whole time. Somehow I feel guilty and responsible for my husband.

Siya pa mismo ang nagkalas ng aking seatbelt at mabilis na lumabas sa sasakyan bago mabilis ring naka ikot para pagbuksan ako ng pinto.

I smiled wearily, feeling so guilty for leaving him all alone with nothing to do but drive for six hours. The good thing about it is that I never heard any single complaint coming from him. He just let it pass like it was a normal thing or maybe because he understands that he was tired.