She Loved, He Fought (The Daughters' Series #1)

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Father

"My father is running for President," I said.

I could lie beside him for the entire night. What just happened earlier made me so sure about him. Made me want to risk everything for him. I even asked him for a round two but he declined; he said that I would be home super late if we'd do it again and he respects my father, and his rules. So he insisted to cuddle instead. Though, that's fine with me as long as I am with him and I can feel him this close. That's too good.

My smile wouldn't seem to fade as I caressed his bare chest, gentle and slow. His right arm around me─ making me lean more over him, and his left arm was slipped under the pillow.

I can't help but giggle inwardly─ never in my wildest dream that this simple moment under a white blanket where two people are naked could be this surreal. I'd never thought touching someone skin to skin could be this romantic.

"I know," he breathed.

"And... he doesn't want me to commit in a romantic relationship. At least, during the election period."

The sudden pang of pain sucked in my heart as those words rolled out of my tongue.

As much as I want to proclaim him as my boyfriend to the whole wide world, I also want my father to win and show him my support and that is through obeying him. I told Elias that I want to take this slow; little did he know it includes announcing our relationship publicly.

He sighed.

"You want us to love in secret..." he trailed off. It was as if he's trying to process everything first. "Again," he chuckled.

Napapikit ako dahil sa tono niya bakas ang pait dito. Inangat ko ang ulo sa kaniya para magtagpo ang aming mga mata at saka hinawakan ang kaniyang mukha gamit ang dalawang kamay.

"I want you. I want this relationship so bad. I love you, Elias. I just knew better this time..." I said as tear escaped from my eyes.

He nodded and flashed me a reassuring smile. Ang kaniyang madilim na mga mata ay biglang pumungay.

"Alright, Love. I understand... thank you for telling me," he leaned, covering the space in between of our faces.

Sinandal niya ang kaniyang noo sa akin at nagtama naman ang tungki ng parehas naming ilong.

He closed his eyes and I smiled. It was right then I realized that I just don't want him close but I want seeing him this near too.

We spent another thirty minutes hugging each other and cuddling. It was ten thirty when one of my bodyguards called Elias. Mabilis siyang nagbihis ng puting t-shirt at boxer.

I watched his retreating back and unconsciously my eyes drifted down to his round butt─ embossing on his boxers. I bit my lip naughtily. However, it was easily faded when he was lost in my sight.

He closed the door and I was left alone, covered in a white sheet. Ngayon lang nagsink-in sa akin na bukod sa dress na hinubad ko ay wala akong susuoting panloob.

I suddenly wonder if Elias would let me go without undies beneath. Hindi naman din sa akin big deal iyon. Kahit pa puti ang dress ko at siguradong babakat ang hindi dapat magpakita. May sasakyan naman ako and that's normal. Boys already know the body structure of a woman; it's up to them how they will perceive it. Kung madumi ang utak nila, wala na akong magagawa roon.

Naputol ang pag-iisip ko nang bumukas ang pinto. Umayos ako ng upo habang tinitignan si Elias na papalapit, hawak ang tatlong puting paper bags. Napunta ang buong atensyon ko roon nang ipatong niya ang mga ito sa kama.