Lullabies in December (Behind The Month #2)

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37, Paths crossed again

He was right. I enjoyed every bit of our time as we explored in Baguio City and the nearest cities to it too. He scheduled everything for us but some just happened out of the plan, yet it was still so fun nonetheless.

It was really a long drive though and when we finally arrived, we were both exhausted. Kaya naisip naming ipagpabukas na lang namin ang mga balak gawin, ayon din sa plano niya.

Nagcheck-in kami sa isang hotel para magpahinga at doon na magpalipas ng gabi.

The room gave us a beautiful view of the scenery outside with its full glass wall. My eyes were glued on the sparkling lights of both the establishments from afar and the stars in the sky. Warm hands then suddenly encircled around my waist and Safe moved his head down my shoulder.

"Happy birthday, my love..." he whispered.

I smiled and held his hands, breathing peacefully. He paid for our stay in this hotel although I offered that we should share. He declined firmly so I just chose to let it slide. Gayonpaman, hindi ako papayag na lahat ng gastusin dito ay sa kanya manggagaling. He already paid for my gas. It's too much.

We had our food delivered to our room and then after eating, we rested a bit before cleaning up so we could sleep. We just cuddled on the bed and he just laughed while I was teasing him about it.

"No sexy time?" my eyes turned into slits, turning my face to him.

He chuckled, pinching the bridge of his nose. He was hugging me from the back.

"Let's just sleep. You behave and I will, too."

I laughed. Crazy. He looked so handsome though and smelled so, so good. I can't believe I really did behaved that night.

Masaya ako sa unang araw, at ganoon din sa kinabukasan. We were supposed to just have an overnight trip but we decided to extend it. We visited all the tourist spots. We went to La Trinidad, tried strawberry-picking, tasted lots of food including the strawberry ice cream and taho. Bought some goodies and souvenirs... tried zipline and felt the fun and excitement from it.

We tried boating, too, and horseback-riding. Ang dami naming pictures at may mga videos din. I enjoyed every view the place could offer. We went to Mines View Park, the butterfly garden, the BenCab Museum... and I would always pull him by his hand whenever I saw something really, really good.

"Love, look!" I could be mistaken for a child with my giddiness.

Masaya ang lahat pero magastos din. Nang makarating kami sa Art Bar, na kabilang din sa schedule niya, hindi ko napigilan ang sarili sa pagbili ng mga art materials. Ginawa ko ang lahat ng pamimilit kay Safe nang bayaran na dahil ang gusto pa niya, siya ang magbayad.

"No, love, please..." maliit ang boses ko pero halata sa mukha ang pagpigil sa kanya. He was already holding the tray with all the stuff I bought. "Please, please, let me... Ako na lang ang magbabayad..."

"Kaunti lang naman 'to," aniya, wala pa nga yatang idea sa presyo ng mga gamit.

"Love, no... no..." paulit-ulit ako, umiiling pa. "These are my gifts for myself. I will pay for them."

"Alright..." he sighed.

Alam kong hindi ganoon karami ang nakatabing pera ni Safe para sa trip na ito at nakumpirma ko iyon lalo nang nagpunta kami sa night market. I saw this gray jacket and I thought it will really suit him so I made him try it on, and when I was about to pay... he insisted on paying it himself. Bumunot siya ng pera mula sa pitaka niya at hindi inaasahang malalaglag sa semento ang isang grupo ng pera niyang nakatupi. I instantly picked it up and I learned that he only had two blue bills left with him, and some red and orange ones.