Away
"So this what it feels like going home to you."
Nagising ako sa tama ng araw sa mukha. The sunlight slightly peaked through the curtains of the glass windows. The first thing I thought was Worth's last words before hanging up last night.
Mabilis akong bumangon mula sa pagkakahiga at tinignan ang orasan sa gilid ng higaan. It's 9am.
Tumayo ako at pumunta sa bintana. I moved the curtain and looked outside.
His car was parked outside.
Mabilis kong sinuot gloves at mask ko bago akmang tatakbo na palabas. I took a quick glimpse on the small mirror hanging on the wall, I combed my hair using my hands then went out the door.
Halos madulas ako sa sahig pagkalabas ko dahil sa suot kong medyas. Hindi ko sanay sa ganito ka nakakadulas na sahig. We only have wooden floors on our house.
I carefully hold on to the staircase. Mahina ang mga hakbang ko sa takot na malaglag.
I really want to see him since yesterday. It was like he became a part of something in me. Hindi ko lang matukoy kung ano. But I'm wanting it too.
This was my exact reaction when my plant calendar's set to bloom. Kapag nang mamumukadkad na ang bulaklak na tinanim ko.
Sinubukan kong manatiling gising pagkatapos ng tawag niya kagabi pero dinalaw na ako ng antok. That's why I got up like this.
"When are you going to tell her, Worth? You can't just keep something like this to her."
"I'm just following procedure, Meda. Let's not talk about this here."
Napaigtad ako nang marinig ang boses niya na nanggagaling sa loob ng kusina.
I hurriedly walk down the stairs at dumiretso sa kusina. Bahagya akong tumakbo papunta roon.
"She's too innocent, Warren.." It was Andromeda's worried voice.
"I know. That's why I'm keeping her." mariing boses ni Worth.
I didn't got any idea about their conversation. Tumigil ako sandali sa labas ng kusina para silipin sila.
Andromeda's cooking while Worth's standing on the end of the table. Nakatagilid siya sakin at nakasandal ang braso sa lamesa. He's holding his camera on his hands.
Seryoso ang mga mata niyang nakatitig roon.
Bumilis ang tibok ng puso nang makita siya. His brows slightly furrowed while staring at his camera. Nakita ko rin ang malaking bag at rifle niya na nakalapag sa isang banda. His shades laid on top of the table.
His wearing his plain white t-shirt, military pants and boots. His muscles showing off again because of his fitted shirt. Nakababa ang mask nito sa baba at suot ang bagong kulay ng gloves. Red.
Bumuga muna ako ng hininga bago napagdesisyonang tumapak sa loob ng kusina.
Worth's eyes instantly narrowed to mime. His face brightened. Nawala ang kunot niya sa noo at binaba ang camera.
Unti-unting bumuo ang ngiti sa mukha niya.
"Morning." he greeted. "Tried to wake you up early but it seems like you were still dreaming of me," He shrugged.
Agad naman akong natawa. Lumapit ako sa lamesa. I pulled the chair facing him.
"I don't dream, Worth." usal ko bago umupo paharap sa kanya.
"I'm the dream, remember?"
I glanced at Andromeda who's currently cooking.
"Hmm," Tinikod ni Worth ang dalawang braso niya sa lamesa. His playful eyes lingered on me.
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