Teardrops in Daylight (Salvaje Caballero Series 3)

Veinticinco

Hers

"Sumama ka muna sa akin." sambit ko nang mahinahon pagkatapos tumahan si Dione.

Umiling siya at ngumiti nang pilit.

"H-hindi pwede."

"He's....going to leak our videos." she added.

I swallowed and tried to talk but no words came out from my mouth.

"I'm sorry.....Tami. I should've believed in you." she whispered and looked away.

Tumango ako at hindi na nagsalita pa muli. Dahil ngayon, desidido akong matulungan siya kahit hindi ko alam kung paano.

"Dione....ano pa ang ginagawa niya sayo? You have...bruises." nag-aalala kong sambit.

Mapait siyang ngumiti at walang emosyon ang mata.

"Pakiramdam ko ang dumi dumi ko na."

Before everything gets worst. I walked her from our school to our old apartment. Kahit gustong gusto ko siyang kunin, wala akong magagawa dahil sa kanyang sariling desisyon.

At parang multong nakauwi sa bahay ni Zach, hindi nawala sa isip ko ang sitwasyon ng kaibigan.

Lutang na lutang ako at nangibabaw ang pag-aalala. Still in my uniform, I sat in our bed. I rubbed my face using both of my palms and didn't notice how long I've stayed there...just looking at the floor of his room.

"Kauuwi mo lang?"

Parang muli akong bumalik sa ulirat dahil sa biglang pagsulpot ni Zach sa harapan ko.

I bit my lip and shook my head a bit. I want...to tell him. I badly want to ask for help...but I can't drag him. Ayoko siyang mag-alala at mas lalong ayoko siyang madamay.

"Are you....hungry?" I asked, not answering his question.

Kumunot naman ang noo niya at lumapit sa akin. Naupo siya sa tabi ko at hinawakan ang isang kamay. Dumapo iyon sa kanyang labi at hinalikan habang nakatingin sa akin.

"I'm not. Baby, are you okay?" he asked.

I smiled and nodded. "Just tired.. Let's go downstairs, I'll cook for dinner." I said and stood up.

But before I can do so, he pulled my hand the reason why I sat on his lap.

Agad niyang ipinalupot ang braso sa akin at yinakap patalikod. Hinalikan niya nang kaunti ang balikat ko bago isubsob ang mukha sa aking leeg.

"It's still early....and have you forgotten our plans for today?"

"Huh?" patanong kong sagot.

He chuckled and hugged me tighter. "Fitting of your gown...for chairman's birthday." he whispered.

Nanlaki naman ang mata ko nang maalalang sa susunod na araw na gaganapin ang kaarawan ng chairman. Zach is invited of course, not only because he's friends with Roemer. Dahil ang mga Rio ay mamalaki ding tao sa industriya.

Just like what he said...I'm going to fit in the gown that he bought. Tapos na kasi akong masukat noon at ginawa niya talaga para sa akin. Ganoon din naman kay Zach. Nakakahiyang lang dahil siya lahat ang gumasto.

"So...gorgeous!" tili ng bakla pagkatapos kong isuot ang gown. Saktong sakto ito sa akin.

With mouth half open, I almost didn't recognized myself when I saw myself in front of the big mirror.

Wearing a tube fitted black dress with a slit on my left leg, there were little diamonds sprinkled... It looked so expensive and elegant.

Ayaw akong tignan ni Zach dahil gusto niya daw na masurprise. Natawa na lang ako sa ugali niya.

Ayaw niya ding makita ko siya na nakasuot ng tuxedo dahil para din daw masurprise ako. Parang tanga lang.

Kaya pagkatapos naming magfit ay agad kaming dumiretso sa isang restaurant para magdinner.

"Are you really okay?"

I pursed my lips then forced a smile.

'I'm...not really okay, Zach.'

I want to tell him that but I shouldn't. I badly want to run and tell him all of my frustration and anger but I know I shouldn't. I want to tell him because whenever I have a problem, he always finds a way to make me feel at peace. But my mind took over and decided not to drag him.

"I'm okay." I smiled and reached his hand. I slightly rubbed it and I saw how his serious eyes became calm and soft.

"I love you." he whispered. I smiled back and swallowed.

"I love you too." I whispered back.

Pagkatapos kumain ay agad kaming umuwi ni Zach, hindi na kami nagtagal pa.

Linublob ko ang sarili sa bath tub ng kwarto ni Zach. Hanggang sa baba ko na ang tubig. Bumalot ang halimuyak ng nga bula at walang buhay kong tinitigan iyon.

I hope....Dione is fine.

The door opened and it revealed Zach, with a white towel on his waist. His upper extremities screamed massive and hard muscles.

"Can...I join my baby?"

I bit my lip and nodded. I looked away when he removed his towel. I heard him chuckled though.

Agad na lumampas ang tubig dahil sa paglublob ni Zach.

"You can look now." he uttered while chuckling.

Still biting my lip, I stiffened when our eyes met. I will never get used of seeing him this close.

Umusod siya palapit sa akin, dahilan kung bakit umalon nang kaunti ang tubig.

"I'm...thinking of making your lola live here."

Napaawang ang bibig ko sa narinig mula kay Zach.

"Is it...okay with you?" he asked.

My lips trembled. I swear, I just fell in love with him even more.

"I....I never thought you'd like that." I whispered.

He smiled and pulled me, his rough hands rested on my face. He slightly rubbed my cheeks with his thumb.

"Anything for my Tami." he uttered playfully.

I licked my lips and planted a soft kiss on his lips. I just felt like I want to kiss him. I love him so much.

I felt the corner of his lips rosed but he kissed me back...with the same passion. But then...the sweet and slow kisses turned into hungry one.

I moaned when he cupped both of my mounds and squeezed it. I arched my back when his hand moved down to my stomach.

I kissed him like it's our gonna be our last. I kissed him making him feel the love that I feel for him. I want him to know that I adore him so much.

No matter how tired I can be from the world, I feel at peace knowing that I'll rest in his arms at the end of the day.

My love for him is selfless and endless. Leaving him is never an option, unless he tell me so.

Next thing happened....was a hot momentum of making love inside the bathroom....in his tub.

He chuckled.. "This is the kind of tiredness that I love.."

Namula ang mukha ko sa sinabi niya. Pagod.....mula dito? Sa ginagawa namin?

"But...I don't think I'll ever get tired of making love with you." he whispered and kissed my ears.