Chapter 25: Wife

Baste and I stayed in bed the whole afternoon. We talked a lot about our childhood, unforgettable experiences, and the things we like about each other.

"You're kind and a hard worker. You care about your sisters so much. Samantalang yung mga ate ko, hindi ko nakitaan ng pakialam sa'kin." I answered when he asked me what I liked about him. "And I really like your patience and spirit." Dagdag ko.

Natahimik kami roon hanggang sa may maalala akong gusto kong itanong sa kan'ya. "Saan ka nga pala pumunta kahapon after you walked out on me?" I asked curiously.

"Tumakbo ako nang tumakbo. Gustuhin ko mang sapakin si Jude, hindi ko alam kung saan siya pupuntahan." Paliwanag niya. We burst out with laughter.

"Oh, you're hilarious!" I commented then I felt him kiss my forehead.

"Mahal kita, Gabriella." He whispered. Tiningala ko siya. I can always feel his love but I never heard him say those words. Ito siguro ang unang pagkakataon na maririnig ko iyon mula sa kan'ya.

"I love you more than