I barely slept last night. After so many weeks of being apart since our TV series ended, we’d be travelling again. The last time we were in an event together was almost three weeks ago. He was there in the opening of my store. He came with his family. I couldn’t come close to him as I was with someone as well. For a second, I saw a fleeting hurt in his eyes when he saw me with him. It was another bittersweet moment for us. However, I chose not to wallow in the pain of not being together. He was there to give me support, and it was all that mattered. He was there. His mere presence was enough to make that day very special. The secret smiles we exchanged were sufficient to make me giddy for the next few days. Until, I felt that emptiness once again.
I still continue to blessed. We are flying out of Manila for an awards ceremony. As usual, we are with our respective assistants. Hayyyyy, hopefully we could find time to be alone. Kahit sandali lang.
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The flight to our destination was almost three hours and yet I couldn't doze off. Our team was sleeping on their seats as we are on an early morning flight. I decided to move to a place at the back of the plane where there are no passengers.
I was playing with my iPad when a shadow blocked my screen. I instantly knew it was him as I smelled his familiar cologne. I looked up with questioning eyes.
"I knew you would be here." He declared as he took a seat on my right. Maybe I subconsciously expected that he'd join me, so I left an empty seat beside me; it was that empty seat that he took.
“Did you sleep well last night, princess?” He called me his princess again. I smiled warmly but hid my giddiness. Magpapakilig na naman ito sigurado.
"Yes, I did." I lied. "That's why I moved here, so I don't disturb others while I play." I added.
He pouted before saying. “Ako, hindi!”
See? Sabi ko na nga ba magpapa-cute ito. But, I’ll go with the flow.
“Bakit naman?” I asked innocently.
He let out his lopsided smile. Oh god! Bakit ba ganito kagwapo ang mamang ito. I must have missed him a lot. He looks handsome with his new haircut.
“Siempre, excited much to be with you.” He said close to my ears. It was as if someone could hear him. There was no one around us. I sighed deeply.
“Kumita na yan, sir." I playfully slapped his arm, and he quickly caught my hand. He clasped our hands together . He shifted position so he could look at me intently.
“I miss you. Na mi-miss ko rin yang paghampas-hampas mo sa akin. Parang kulang talaga ang araw ko lately because I miss the hugs that we used to share.” There was sadness in his eyes that mirrored mine. It was all that I needed before my defense broke down. I can’t hide from the truth when my truth was right in front of me.
My eyes turned misty as I gazed into his eyes. “I miss you too, sweetheart.”
He smiled tenderly. The next thing I knew, I am drowning in his kiss. We were kissing with so much longing that it felt like my heart was going to explode. How have I managed the days without him?
When he stopped kissing me, he uttered. “I love you.” I felt the honesty in his words.
“I love you more.” I replied as I leaned on his chest. He adjusted his position so we could cuddle in our seat.
"Sweetheart," I said. I almost called him that at the airport earlier.
“Hmmm."He murmured.. I looked up and saw that his eyes were closed. There was contentment in his facial expression.
"Should you be going back to your seat in front. Someone might look for you.” I volunteered.
"Nope. I'm staying here with you. It's been some time, princess. I don't care if someone sees me here. Nakapagod ang schedules ko lately but it was more tiring without you. I need you so I can sleep peacefully." He declared with certainty. His eyes remained close but he drew me closer to him.
I heaved a deep sigh. Eto na naman ako, hindi talaga ako makaka move on if he makes me feel loved this way. I am insanely in love with this man.
