CHAPTER 33

The moonlight seeped through the half-drawn curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. The scent of vanilla from the burning candle filled the air. The bedroom, a sanctuary away from the world, was silent except for the soft hum of a distant city.

On the bed, under the warmth of the quilt, Gemar and I lay down. The day's weariness seemed to have dissolved, replaced by a tranquil calm. My head rested on Gemar's chest, traced patterns on the fabric of his shirt, my fingers dancing to a rhythm only I knew.

His arm wrapped protectively around to me, stared at the ceiling, lost in thought. I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my own, a symphony that was music to my ears. He turned his gaze towards me, his eyes reflecting the moonlight, full of love and adoration.

"Sana palagi tayong ganito," bulong ko sa sarili ko.

He gently lifted my chin, prompting me to look at him. Our eyes met, creating an unspoken conversation, a connection that needed no words. He leaned in, pr