Rui stepped closer, and snaked a hand around her waist.
Pakiramdam ni Tori ay may sasabog na yatang major artery sa puso niya. Why is he holding her like this? And why on earth did he ask that question? "W-why?"
He smiled. Iyon ang kauna-unahang pagkakataon na ngumiti ito, habang kausap siya, simula nang muli silang magkita. "Yes or no lang ang sagot."
Yes! I love you Rui Javellana! I always did. I never stopped loving you, not even once. Do you still love me too?
Gustong-gustong isigaw ni Tori ang mga iyon, ngunit sa sobrang lapit ni Ruii ay parang sabay na nawala ang lakas at boses niya.
"What, Viktoria? Nahihiya ka ba, o hindi mo alam ang sagot? O nalilito ka?" his voice was low, and Tori wondered why it sounded a bit seductive... gaya ng tono nito sa tuwing maglalambing sa kanya dati. He was so near she could feel all her strength waning.
"Maybe this will help you decide..." sabi ni Rui, at bago pa muling nakapag-react o may nasabi man lang si Tori ay nahigit na siya ng binata palapit dito. His lips soon descended upon hers, claiming and conquering, breaking the seven-year drought.
It was like being kissed by him for the first time.