Forever and Always BOOK 1 ( a sequel to As Long As Forever)

Forever and Always - CHAPTER 10

THIS is going to be her last card. She had been doing this since last week. She tried to go where Lance would go. She understands that Lance needed space. But she just can't let him forget her so she stalked him and created their own serendipity. She always pretended not to see him. The goal is to make him miss her. Pero kahit isang text o tawag, wala siyang natanggap mula rito. And she is losing hope. Is she that easy to forget?

These things are all new to her. Her first heartbreak made her feel vulnerable but not weak. She's determined to have Lance back. She loves him but she isn't stupid to waste her life chasing him. So after this night, if her plan fails, then she will have her one last cry. It won't be too hard especially that Alex is with her. With Alex around, she can assure herself that whatever comes, she will be okay.

Napakapit siya kay Alex nang makapasok sila sa club. Masyadong madilim at masakit sa mata ang laser lights. They've shown fake IDs kaya nakapasok sila. It's her first time clubbing. Alex seemed to be at home, his body is already vibing with the music the moment they entered the club.

Tumatambol ang dibdib niya kasabay ng malakas na music nang mamataan niya si Lance sa isang table kasama ang mga kaibigan nito. Pasimple siyang tumagilid para hindi halatang tinitingnan niya ito.

Kaagad niyang hinila si Alex sa dance floor. If she can make Lance jealous, well and good. Baka matauhan ito at bigla siyang hahablutin at ilayo kay Alex. At tila pumanig sa kanya ang tadhana nang tumugtog ang kanta ni Dua Lipa.

🎶 If you don't wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything can stop me 🎶

Nagkatinginan sila ni Alex ang his face lit up. Not that the song meant anything to him, he just loved dancing it when it became popular. Nahawa siya sa vibe nito. Well, she thinks everyone else is. Most girls were eyeing on Alex, swooning and giggling, trying to get his attention. Alex was all smile, enjoying the limelight. But he always pulls her close to him urging her to dance with him. The next thing she knew, they were having fun. The drinks were spilling as they danced song after song after song. And she realized she had missed this kind of feeling. Being carefree and happy.

She was sweating a lot and yet she couldn't stop her body from moving. Not when Alex is as hyped as she is. She's just happy, and it's an exhilarating type of happiness. She laughed because Alex was having so much fun. When the music changed a bunch of girls just went wild and accidentally pushed her.

"Pepper!" sigaw ni Alex sabay salo sa kanya. Napayakap siya ng mahigpit dito sabay tawa. Their face are too close. His warm breath fanning her face and she found it intoxicating. When the crowd moved again, Alex's lips accidentally brushed hers. Namilog ang mata niya. Nagulat siya sa kuryenteng biglang dumaloy sa katawan. She could feel the tingling sensation on her nape down to her spine.

"Pepper," he murmured as he tried to push her but pulled her back because of the dancing crowd. "F*ck," he cursed when her lips pressed into his again. She found herself clutching to Alex's arms when he closed his eyes and began to move his lips. Her eyes were shut tight and her heart began pounding hard. The kiss was soft and light. So delightfully warm that she doesn't want it to end. Oh God, she's kissing her bestfriend!

Alex claimed her mouth, his right hand on her nape, his other arm, embracing her waist so tight. Para bang takot itong pakawalan siya. Napakapit siya ng mahigpit sa batok nito. His kisses went deeper. It's the sensual way he moved his lips that makes her hunger for more. Kumawala ang ungol sa bibig niya. His tongue seeks entrance and she let him in. Their tongues met and Alex took her to another dimension she didn't know existed. It was just her and Alex. It was hot and raw and wild. And yet she loved every moment of it. She was lost in a different world, so beautiful that she wanted to stay in his arms forever. It just felt so right. And all she wanted is to keep going. Like she's going to lose something if they stop. She didn't want to stop nor did Alex.