Limerence (Dauntless Series #2)

Chapter 35

Napabangon ako mula sa sakit ng ulo na nararamdaman. Nilingon ko ang aking gilid at nakita si Marceu na mahimbing na natutulog habang nakayakap sa aking baywang. Hinarap ko siya at pinagmasdan. I brought my hands to his face. He must have been very busy at the hospital to even care about shaving his growing beard and moustache. His sex appeal have boosted because of it and I like it very much.

Tumayo na ako kalaunan nang makaramdam ng pagkauhaw. Marahan lamang akong naglakad at medyo nangangapa pa dahil sa pananakit ng ulo ngunit nakarating naman ako sa kusina nang walang masamang nangyayari. Kumuha ako ng baso at nagsalin ng tubig.

"Good morning, Leo." I greeted when I saw him approaching. Yumuko ito at halos hindi makatingin sa akin. Lumapit ako sa kaniya.

"Good morning, M-miss Mandeville..."

I know he's troubled about what happened last night. We both committed a mistake here but I can't let him carry all the blame. Tinapik ko ang balikat niya dahilan para mag-angat siya ng tingin. The guilt is eating me. What if he decides to quit now that he's closer to his dreams? He spent a lot of time studying and saving lives just to quit because of me? I can't let that happen.

"I will talk to Marceu and convince him to forgive you. Promise me you'll never quit."

"Miss Mandeville---"

I shook my head, showing that I don't approve of his decision. "No. You don't have to worry about it. Nadala lang siya ng emosyon. I'm sure he will understand you now that he's sane and cooled down. Pinagdaanan niya rin 'yan."

"Pasensya na po talaga. Hindi na po mauulit. Maraming salamat po."

Tumango ako. Umalis din siya agad kaya bumalik na ako sa kusina. Naghanap ako ng mga pagkain sa stock namin na pwedeng lutuin. I am not confident about my cooking skills but I will try for Marceu. I'm really going to take cooking lessons once we're back in Manila.

Ngayon ay pinagsisisihan ko na ang pagiging buhay prinsesa ko. Sana pala palagi na lang akong nakatambay sa kusina para panoorin si Mama magluto. Sabi niya sa akin noon na dapat magpractice na akong magluto para makatulong pero tinanggihan ko dahil matagal pa naman akong mag-aasawa. I didn't know that being a great cook is essential in marriage. Marceu seems like he doesn't mind but I know, at the back of his head, he wish I am. So right now, I am cooking our breakfast.

I made an omelet from the barbecue leftover, fried rice, and french toast. It wasn't long until I felt someone hug me from behind. Unti-unti akong napangiti. Hinarap ko siya. Marceu planted a small kiss on my forehead before shifting his gaze on the pan.

"No wonder my stomach is growling." He chuckled.

"What happened last night?" I changed the topic because I am uncomfortable with him smelling my hair and nape from behind. I can't concentrate!

"You had a seizure which thankfully, only lasted for a minute. It takes longer for patients to recover but here you are, cooking, like nothing happened. Are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm grand, Dr. Desmarais. Except for the headache that's slowly disappering, there's nothing for you to worry about."

Naramdaman kong nagtagal ang pagtitig niya sa akin kaya huminto ako sa ginagawa. How can I continue with what I'm doing if he's hugging me from behind? Bukod sa mainit, pinagpapawisan pa ako at naiilang. Mukhang wala siyang balak kumalas sa akin hanggang sa matapos ako. At mukhang tatagal pa kami sa posisyong ito dahil hindi ko matapos-tapos ang niluluto.

"I'm hungry."

"Then get off me so I can finish this. Don't expect it to be delicious. This is my first time cooking and I'm sure it will be a mess."