Embraced By The Howling Winds (Antique Series #1)

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

At first, I thought it's just a light kiss, like what I have expected. Dumistansiya ng kaunti si Clajj para magtignan ako, pero hindi ko inaasahan ang pagdukwang niya ulit para abutin ang labi ko.

The way his lips moves against mine feels like he's urging me to respond. Mas lalo kong naramdaman ang pagiging maingat ni Clajj. It's a passionate kiss which I really got intoxicated... and honestly speaking and without mental reservations, I don't want this kiss to end.

This is so good to be true first kiss!

Clajj's gently sucking and biting my lips. Napakapit ako sa batok niya dahil unti-unting nanghihina ang tuhod ko. Later on, I found myself kissing him back with the same intensity he's giving me.

Nagtaka ako nang bigla siyang tumigil. He putted enough distance between us, and I saw the guilt in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Nach. I didn't mean to cross the line. I shouldn't have kissed you without your permission, but I couldn't help myself—"

"I... uhm, I kissed you back, so there's no need to apologize." I gave him an assuring smile before glancing at the city lights. I counted up to ten, and after a few moments of hesitation, I mustered my confidence. "Do you know the reason why I came all the way here? It's because I wanted to tell you something... personally."

Nakita ko ang kaba sa mukha ni Clajj pero nginitian ko lang siya. Pakiramdam ko ay nape-pressured at takot siya sa pwede kong idugtong. But then again, he managed to reach for my hand and even entwined it.

"I remember every detail that day and even the emotions you've expressed. Can I ask you a favor, Clajj? Will you repeat the question you've asked me that day?"

He smiled from ear to ear, and gently cupped my face. "Sienna Saachi Gallegos... would you let me court you until you'll agree to be my girlfriend?"

I tiptoed. I felt him stilled as I planted a soft kiss, I saw how his eyes eventually turned into a bedroom one.

"I'm sorry, Clajj..." Pain immediately registered his eyes and it made me chuckle. "Sino ba naman ako para hindi ka sagutin? Of course, yes! I'll agree to be your girlfriend!"

Nagulat ako nang biglang pumulupot ang braso niya sa baywang ko at nakasiksik ang ulo sa pagitan ng leeg ko. I laughed before reciprocating his hug.

"So, we're official now? Like official, official?" The way he asked feels like he can't believe that it's really happening.

"Yes, we are.." I cheekily said.

"This is one of the most unforgettable days in my life. Thank you for trusting."

I never seen Clajj this happy. Kahit hindi siya ngumingiti, tamging seryoso ang mukha ay alam ko na naman. Maybe because we're always together, and we're used of having each other around.

Mula nang makababa kami ng Ferris Wheel ay hindi nilulubayan ni Clajj ang paghawak sa kamay ko, at kanina ko pa napapansin ang sunod-sunod na tawag na natatanggap niya.

"Clajj, uwi na tayo? Baka hinahanap ka na nila roon sa hotel na tinutuluyan niyo," mahinahon kong sabi para itago ang konsensiya ko.

"It's okay, my professor knew I went out for a while." He uttered with confirmation. "May gusto ka pang puntahan?"

"Sa Mall nalang, bibili lang ako ng stocks para may makain ako sa hotel mamaya."

Tumango si Clajj at iyon ang ginawa namin. Sakto lang ang binili ko dahil alam kong siya ang bibitbit no'n. I have plans to remain as long as they're here. I wanna unwind here in Iloilo and visit some relatives.