Morning came and I felt really tired and yet I smiled after seeing the face of my bestfriend sleeping peacefully beside me, his heavy arm still placed above my tummy. I stared at him for a minute he's too beautiful, remembering all the things he does to me yesterday feels surreal and again the butterflies in my stomach won't stop from getting wild. God, how does Amber manage to break his heart? Tsk. Her lost. Dahan dahan kong inalis ang braso niyang nakapulupot sa akin, I need to get up and prepare some breakfast. I was removing his arm carefully not to wake him up not until.. "Where do you think you're going?" his morning voice deep and bit hoarsed vibrated against my nape, and I shut my eyes firmly because he sounds so hot early in the morning! Damn it. "Eli.. magpe-prepare ako ng breakfast." I told him.But instead of letting me go he pulled me closer to his warm body, my back pressed against his naked chest before he buried his face into the crook of my neck inhaling my scen
"Babe.. long time no see." he muttered in a deep and low voice. Simon.He's here and I don't know how he managed to sneek in here but I don't feel good about it. He's clearly trespassing and invading my personal space. "Simon." I trailed off, mahigpit akong napakapit sa bote ng tubig na hawak ko habang nakatitig sa kanya. Umangat ang kilay niya saka tipid na ngumisi sa akin, nakasandal siya sa pader na naghihiwalay sa open kitchen ko at living room, I travelled my gaze onto his form, he looked like a mess, gone was the neat and good-looking guy that I dated for years, he looked completely different right now. He looked stressed and he lost some weight, his skin was paler than before, the dark circle under his eyes are the evidence that he didn't slept much. "You've been ignoring me for a month now," he started talking, the tone of his voice was serious, and it honestly brings fear inside me.. "I-I was busy.." pagdadahilan ko at hindi siya inaalisan ng tingin. He scoffed a deep c
Nagising ako dahil sa kirot sa bandang balikat ko at dahil na rin sa mga narinig kong mumunting boses na tila nagtatalo pa sa paligid ko. I shoot my eyes open and met with blinding beaming lights and white surroundings, the ceiling, the wall paint, everything is painted in white, and it took me seconds before I realized that I'm currently in a hospital. I silently grunted in pain after I tried moving and that's when I found Elijah's worried gaze darted upon me,"Hey.. thank God you're finally awake.." he mouthed before he stood up and leaned forward to check up on me, mahigpit ang kapit niya sa kanang kamay ko habang masuyo akong tinitingnan.Dali-dali namang lumapit sa akin ang dalawa ko pang kaibigan para tingnan din ako. I checked down myself and saw that my left shoulder and arm is covered with protection cast yet I can still feel little pinch of pain underneath."Omg! Salamat naman at gising ka na!" masaya at medyo naiiyak na sabi ni Jemi sa gilid ko."Gosh! We're so worried abou
"Let's talk," tipid kong sabi habang nakatitig sa kanya, Iginala niya muna ang mata niya sa buong kwarto at tila nagda-dalawang isip saka siya maingay na nagbuntong hininga bago marahang tumango. Tahimik siyang naupo muli sa upuang nasa gilid ko, at kung kanina ay isang kamay lang niya ang nakahawak sa kanang kamay ko ngayon ay dalawa na, na para bang doon siya kumukuha ng lakas ng loob niya, nakayuko lamang siya at nakatitig sa kamay naming magkahawak. I breathed out a heavy sigh before I spoke. "Thank you for all of these, Eli. Thankyou for coming in that night, thank you for saving me.." I mouthed in almost whisper, From our entwined hands below he slowly moved his eyes to meet my gaze. There's a lot of words unsaid that he's trying so hard to hide as I stare back at his doe eyes. Again, I sighed upon seeing his gloomy expression so I gently squeeze his hand on mine. "But.. I know what you're thinking right now Eli, alam kong sinisisi mo ang sarili mo and it's not right," H
Kinabukasan ay maayos na kaming nakakapag-usap ni Elijah, unlike yesterday which is he's too careful and afraid to say things that might trigger my panic attacks, today we're now kind of relaxed. Sa tingin ko ay nakatulong din yung pag-uusap namin last night. "It's your fault for putting me here in VIP room Eli, now don't try to argue with me. We'll pay the bill with my card." sabi ko dahil kanina pa kami nag-uusap about sa billing. I told him to pay it with my card but he'd just straight up saying 'no'. And it honestly doesn't sit right with me. This is a private hospital let alone that he chose a VIP room for me, surely the bill will have a big stroke on his account. "I told you not to think about it Antoinette, ang kulit mo naman talaga." nangungunsumi niyang sabi, he looked so done with me. "This hospital is private Eli. And this room is so expensive, it will cost too much on your account, let's just use my card." I tried insisting but he just frowned at me.I won't let him s
"And now we're home," anunsyo ni Eli nang makapasok kami sa unit Niya habang itinutulak papasok ang dalawang maleta ko. A small pout appeared on my lips upon hearing him."I still can't believe that she could throw me away like that without listening to my explanations," naiiling kong Sabi at naglakad papuntang sofa, "Atleast we tried our best, it's not your fault that you have some narrow-minded and inconsiderate neighbors," he tried comforting me as he watched me plop myself down on his black sofa,I'm glad that I'm somewhat familiar and comfortable here in Eli's abode but of course, I can't disregard the fact that I'm slightly embarrassed that I have to squeeze in here habang busy sa pag-aasikaso Sina Jemi sa paghahanap ng bagong apartment para sa akin; indeed I'm surrounded by wonderful souls around me, truly I am blessed for having them. "I'm gonna fix my studio room tomorrow so that it can be your temporary room, in case you wanted some privacy for yourself," he added whi
"Why?" Elijah asked me with both curiosity and worry in his eyes. I know it may sound stupid and unreasonable right at this moment, given that I'm in between of having panic attacks which are obviously caused by one and only Simon; but they can't blame me. I need answers and hindi ako matatahimik hanggat hindi ko iyon mismo naririnig kay Simon. For sure he has reasons, and I need to hear them. "I don't know. But I need to talk to him. I know it's not the best or wise decision to do right now given all the panic attacks and emotional stress he caused me, but I need to face him. No one's gonna help me to deal my own shits unless I do," pag amin ko. He sighed and looked away. "Fine. But you'll see him once you're done visiting your therapist. We still need to be sure that it won't affect your recovery," he concluded. I nodded and reached for his hand."Thank you so much Eli.." I mouthed and he just returned it with an upward smile. "As much as I dislike your request, I just can
Mag-iisang linggo na din akong nandito sa pamamahay ni Elijah. At kahit nga nakakapagod ang trabaho ko sa opisina ay akalain mong mamimiss ko rin pala ito ng sobra. Bagot na bagot na ako sa paulit ulit na panonood ng movie, paghiga-higa maghapon at nalinis ko na rin yata maski ang kasuluk-sulukan ng pamamahay ni Eli. Hindi bale, dalawang araw nalang naman at papasok na akong muli sa trabaho. Kahit nakakabwisit si Kairus ay akalain mo nakaka-miss din pala ang mokong na 'yon. But all in all, I was doing really fine habang nandito ako sa pangangalaga ni Eli. Akala ko noong una ay sobrang mahihirapan akong mag-adjust pero mali ako. Again, Elijah made sure that I'll be living comfortably here in his home, he made sure he's always there to check up on me from time to time. Kahit pa nga minsan ay busy siya sa trabaho niya ay nagagawa pa rin niyang maglaan ng oras para samahan ako sa mga kailangan kong gawin, kagaya na lamang ng pagpunta sa clinic para sa aking therapy for my PTSD. Though I'm
Our three day vacation at Elijah's family's house comes to an end. Akala ko ay hindi na magiging masaya ang mga huling sandali namin sa kanilang pamamahay matapos ang nakakagulat na anunsyo ni Tito Elias, but I think everyone in their little family already saw it coming, naghihintay na lang siguro sila ng panahon kung kailan ito mangyayari. Sa huli ay sinulit namin ang natitirang oras bago kami bumalik sa Maynila. Ako, Tim, Elijah and Tita Elena, the four of us went on a small escapade, we went shopping and ate in various restaurants downtown. I'm glad that Elijah managed to make his little family happy by spending time with them. At masaya ako na nasasaksihan ko ito. It's his small wins na alam kong hindi niya pinagtutuunan ng pansin dahil para sa kanya parte ito ng obligasyon niya, pero para sa akin na isang outsider sa kanilang pamilya, proud na proud akong makita kung gaano siya karesponsableng anak. "I'm still surprised that you decided to bring along home
Nakailang ikot na ako sa aking kama ngunit hindi talaga ako dinadalaw ng antok. I checked the time on my phone and saw that it's nearly 2am now. I kept on tapping my arm as I shifted from side to side. Until I decided to stare at the ceiling. I blew out a frustrated sigh as I recalled the scenario in the kitchen earlier. I admit, the unexpected scene which happened tonight really bothers me. Ganun ba kamahal ni Tito Elias si Victoria para tuluyan niyang iwan ang kanyang pamilya dito sa Pilipinas? My heart is really breaking for my best friend. He doesn't deserve this pain. Naiisip ko pa lang ang paghihirap ng kalooban ni Eli sa bagong balitang iyon ay nadudurog na ang puso ko para sa kanya. Alam ko namang wala ng pag-asa pa na magkabalikan muli ang kanyang magulang. Si Tita Elena na mismo ang nagpasya na wakasan ang pagsasama nilang mag-asawa ngunit hindi ko maitanggi na sa puso ko.. meron pa eh. May konti pa. May pag-asa pa akong nakikita. Nararamdaman kong mahal pa nila ang isa't
Kinabukasan ay maaga kaming gumayak ni Eli papuntang Supermarket. Kami ang naatasan mamili ng mga kakailanganin para mamaya sa birthday dinner ni Tita Elena. Kahit antok na antok pa nga ay hindi na ako tumanggi dahil bukod sa nakakahiya ay chance ko na din ito para makapaglibot libot sa lugar. Sa biyahe ay hindi pa din maalis alis ang kakulitan ni Elijah, ayaw niyang tumigil sa pang-aasar sa akin. “Akala yata ni Mama di kita inaalagaan sa bahay,” nakanguso niyang sabi habang nagmamaneho.“Nagsumbong kasi ako sa kanya na kinakawawa mo ‘ko.” pang-aasar ko naman. Tinapunan niya ako ng tingin at saka tumawa.“I know I fuck you too hard pero never kitang kinawawa, Anj.” My mouth formed an “o” shape after that bold answer, malaki din ang mata ko habang di makapaniwalang binalingan siya ng tingin. Mabilis lumipad ang kamay ko sa braso niya para paghahampasin siya pero natatawa niya lang na tinanggap iyon habang nagmamaneho.“Napakabastos mo!” Kahit kailan talaga yung bunganga
Sunod sunod na katok ang nagpagising sa akin. Lumakad ako papuntang pinto habang kusot kusot ang aking mata. Shit, hindi ko namalayang nakatulog ako ah.Pagbukas ko ng pinto ay bumungad sa akin si Elijah. Pinasadahan niya pa muna ako ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa. “So, I won’t ask you if you did sleep ‘cause it’s obvious.” he chuckled and pushed himself inside the room. Sumimangot naman ako habang hawak pa din ang door knob. Nang lingunin ko siya ay nakahilata na din siya sa aking kama. “Well.. you told me to take a rest,” “And I’m glad you did,” nakangisi niyang sabi.Inirapan ko lang ang sagot niyang iyon. Instead na isara ang pinto ay hinayaang ko lang na nakabukas iyon. I don’t want Tita Elena to think differently knowing her loving son is here with me inside this room. I walked towards the vanity mirror to check myself. My puffy eyes says that I slept really well. “The dinner is ready.” maya maya ay sambit niya.Sasagot na sana ako ngunit nagulat ako nang bigla ay h
I rushed out of the car as soon as we got to his home. My mind was clouded by anger and hurt. "Anjie!" tawag niya at narinig ko din ang malakas na bagsak ng pinto ng sasakyan niya. But I refused to look back at him, I refused to look at him! I was mad, ashamed, and deeply hurt to the point that I can't even look him in the eyes! "Damn it! Anjie!" he yelled again, and I heard his heavy footsteps as I entered his unit. He slammed the door at dire-diretso ako sa kwarto ko para mag impake ng mga gamit at damit ko, buong lakas kong binuhat ang maleta ko at ipinatong ko sa kama ko. I rummage through my closet at walang pakialam ko nalang na inilagay ang mga nakahanger at nakatiklop kong damit. My tears were in the brim of my eyes as I put all my clothes into my luggage."Fuck! Open this damn door, Antoinette!" he yelled again from the outside because I locked my room door, not wanting to see him."Leave me alone!" I yelled back as my chest keeps on rising and falling dahil
Elijah is standing there with Amber. Buhat buhat niya ang isang box habang ang isang kamay naman ni Amber ay nakapatong sa braso niya. Para bang galing sila sa masayang pag-uusap ngunit nahinto dahil dumating ako. “Babe,” alanganing tawag ni Eli sa akin. Ang mga mata niya ay gulat na nakatitig sa akin. Hindi naman nakatakas sa paningin ko ang mumunting ngisi sa labi ni Amber. So, kailan pa sila okay? Mabilis na bumitaw si Amber sa braso ni Elijah at humarap sa akin. “Hi, Anjie!” bati niya. Hindi ako timang para hindi mapansin ang peke at nakakalokong ngisi ni Amber sa akin. She’s too obvious. Since when did she become friendly to me? Tsk. Pero imbes na ipakita ang inis ko ay peke ko din siyang nginitian. “Hello, Amber.” bati ko pabalik saka mabilis na lumipat ang tingin ko kay Eli na ngayon ay papalit palit ang tingin sa amin ni Amber. Mabilis naman siyang kumilos para ipagpatuloy ang paglipat ng mga box papunta sa trunk ng pulang sasakyan ni Amber. I eyed the boxes left in
On the way to the mall, Eli hadn’t stopped and kept on teasing me about this-so-called “our thing”. At ako naman ay hindi pa rin humuhupa ang kahihiyan sa nangyari. He told me there’s nothing to worry about after I told him that I’m quite worried. However, even after he told me it was him who should worry, I kept on thinking that it might affect our friendship sooner. I kept on telling myself that it was an accident and we never meant it to end up that way. But Elijah told me that it was bound to happen anyway whether we’re drunk or not. Remembering what happened way back on the Boudoir photoshoot, there’s no doubt that we’d actually cross lines last night regardless of our friendship. Elijah wasn’t really trying hard to hide his body’s obvious lust calling and my attraction towards him did a great push as well to make everything happen. I know I shouldn’t be surprised about it but still, it worries me. I’d like to think that the lack of sexual action of the both of us from
My lips keep on twitching as I keep shifting on my seat every now and then. Elijah and I were both silent ever since we started eating lunch.Deep sighs were also heard between me and him. Alam kong pareho kaming may malalim na iniisip ngunit tila hindi kami pareho ng iniisip. Obviously, I am in deep discomfort while Elijah seems to be happy and relaxed. Nanatiling nakababa ang ulo ko at tahimik na nagfofocus sa tanghalian na niluto niya. I can’t seem to have the courage to look back at him despite the stares thrown at me by none other than Elijah himself. Hanggang ngayon ramdam ko pa din ang pag-iinit ng mukha ko at naiinis na din ako dahil tila ayaw humupa sa pamumula ang aking pisngi. I’m gulping hard down the food para lamang matapos na ako kaagad sa pagkain at makaalis na sa harapan ni Elijah. But then mukhang hindi pa siya tapos sa pang-aasar sa akin. I heard the clinking sound of his spoon against his plate followed by his loud huff. “Hey, stop ignoring me.” he demanded. A
With big and curious eyes, I watched Elijah stand up from his seat and walk into the corner. He pulled out his phone from his pocket and scribbled something on it with his brows slightly furrowed. Seconds after, a soft melodic sound started playing in the entire place. Constant by Jesse Barrera and Jeremy Passion played in the background. Agad kumalabog ang dibdib ko sa hindi maipaliwanag na dahilan habang pinapanood si Elijah na lumuhod sa harapan ko para hingiin ang aking kamay. “Can I have this dance?” he asked while smiling softly. I watched how the fairy lights shone and reflected through his doe eyes as he stared at me so fondly.I gave my hand as I stood up from my seat. We walked to the center part of the set-up. He placed his other hand at my back tightly pulling my body towards him. My right hand was placed on his shoulder. His other hand was perfectly tangled with my other hand. And we both danced in silence. Tanging ang malamyos lamang na musika ang naririnig sa pali