"Daddy! Ang ingay ng vacuum!" I grunted in annoyance as I grabbed the pillow and used it to cover my ear and face from the noise.
I heard someone's familiar bark of laugh. "Hindi ako ang daddy mo, pero pwede mo akong tawaging Daddy."
I felt like my insides became awake because of that voice. F*ck. Why did I freaking forget about it?
"Get up, Xiania. Gutom na 'ko, come on let's eat..."
My brow furrowed as I threw up the pillow towards his direction. Bumangon ako paupo. Vraxx glared at me when it landed straight to his face.
"Bakit hindi ka mauna?! You're disturbing me!" singhal ko.
Vraxx turn off the vacuum as he gave me his full attention. Naka pameywang pa siya nang tumayo sa gilid ng kama ko.
"Gusto ko sabay tayong kumain. I was waiting for you to woke up," his mouth pouted.
"I didn't even slept properly! Ang aga ko tuloy nagising... I was too distracted because of you!"
Umangat ang kilay ko. "Ano naman ang kinalaman ko sa pag tulog mo?" I irritatingly asked while getting off from the bed.
"What do you think I would feel if you're freaking sleeping just a meter away from me— wearing that freaking clothes?" he snorted in a gruff voice.
I scowled at him. "What's wrong with my clothes?"
Bumaba ang tingin ko sa suot na pantulog. I am only wearing a black lingerie. Kung nakikita man niya ito kagabi, hindi ko na kasalanan pa iyon! I slept with my comforter wrapped all over my body. Anong problema niya roon?
Vraxx surveyed me from head to toe. I saw how his adams apple harshly moved. My eyes narrowed.
"You're really lusting over me..." I stated.
Nanliit ang mga mata niya. "Are you trying to seduce me, Xiania?"
I grasped. "You're unbelievable Caldwell! Tigilan mo na nga ako!" natatawang iling ko, bago tinungo ang banyo sa loob ng silid.
"I am f*cking turned on right now, Xiania!" I heard his frustrated grunts, causing me to laugh so hard.
Ibinagsak ko ang pintuan ng bathroom nang makapasok ako. The shower area has its own glass door. Since I am in a mood to take a bath for an hour or two, maybe I will use the tub this time.
As I caressed my skin, Vraxx face suddenly crossed inside my mind.
He was indeed a good looking man. He has a nice built of body. Perfect muscles in a right places. Hindi nakakaasiwa sa paningin, it was actually hot.
I am not really sure if I'm attracted to him or not, but honestly, I find him sexy. Hindi ko naman masabi kung type ko ba siya o hindi, dahil kailanman ay hindi naman ako nagkagusto sa mga lalaki.
Ang hirap din pala ng ganoon. Hindi mo tuloy agad makukumpirma ang nararamdaman mo.
Wala rin naman akong pakialam kung may ganoon na pakiramdam si Vraxx sa akin. It's just fine if he's lusting over me. Hindi iyon nakakabastos sa paningin at pakiramdam ko. I don't know why, but I am not offended with that thought. I was even confident. Confident with the fact that I have an effect on him. Nagkakaroon tuloy ako ng kung ano anong idea para asarin siya. I am not sure if it's good nor bad though. Ayaw ko nga palang mapalapit sa kanya.
Living here with that Caldwell makes me so anxious about what might gonna happen in the future. I don't want to over think anymore. I just want to go with the flow and be honest with myself. I trust myself. Kung hindi magiging mabuti at successful ang pagsasama naming ito, wala na akong magagawa doon. What important is to do everything to make things fine and right at all times.
"Xiania, what took you so long?" Vraxx asked, cocking his eyebrows with his suspicious eyes, after I came out from the bathroom.
I tightly tied up my robe's ribbon in between. "What are you doing here?"
Naabutan ko lamang siya dito na mag isa sa walk in closet na para sa akin. He has his own, kaya bakit siya dito pupunta?
Naka sandal siya sa pader at malagkit ang tingin sa akin. Magkakrus pa ang braso niya sa dibdib.
"Don't answer me with a question, Xiania."
I rolled my eyes. "Vraxx, ano naman sa'yo kung matagal akong naligo? Pati ba naman iyon ay po-problemahin mo?"
His lips tugged up. "I was just asking, easy..." He weaved both of his hands. Umayos rin siya ng tayo.
"Labas," I pointed at the door while giving him a sharp look.
Ngumuso siya at bumaba ang tingin sa katawan ko. "Nakita ko naman na 'yan—"
My eyes widened. "And so? Kailangan papanoodin mo pa ulit?"
Ang gagong 'to!
Vraxx chuckled and shook his head. "Just kidding, Wife. Go on, fix yourself. Let's go to the Mall later."
"Bakit?"
His brow shot. "We'll gonna buy some furnitures and other stuffs right? Sinabi mo kagabi."
Napatango ako nang maalala nga iyon. "Okay, now leave."
Vraxx even mimicked what I've said before he stormed out of the closet when I was about to punch him.
"Isip bata," I murmured to myself as I faced the drawer.
The moment I opened each drawers and cabinets inside, my brow creased continuously in confusion.
"What the hell?" I uttered in disbelief.
Ang bawat damit at iba ko pang mga gamit ay nakasalansan na doon nang maayos. It was even arranged perfectly according to its colors.
Vraxx was the only person who came first in my mind. He did this, I am sure of it. Naalala ko pa kagabi ang mga ginawa niyang weirdo sa paningin ko.
Siguro ay natural lamang iyon kay Vraxx, he was probably bored earlier that's why he chose to fix my things before I can even woke up.
I went downstairs with my growling empty stomach. Papasok pa lamang ako sa kusina nang mamataan ako ni Vraxx. His eyes goggled and immediately pushed Iri towards the dirty kitchen.
"Fuck! Bilis!"
The moment I entered the kitchen, Iri wasn't there anymore. Vraxx faced me while wearing his usual enigmatic smile. Umirap ako at itinulak ang upuan na para sa akin at doon umupo.
Vraxx cleared his throat while serving every food that he cooked for our breakfast. My eyes automatically surveyed every plates, making my insides churned in hungriness.
"Aw, sarap na sarap na agad hindi pa nga natitikman," pang aasar ni Vraxx.
My dagger eyes met his. "Oo parang ikaw sa akin. Naglalaway lang, hindi naman makatikim," I smirked.
Vraxx stopped scooping his own food and look at me with offensive face. "Grabe!"
I chuckled. "Anyway, bakit mo nga pala pinaalis si Iri? Kumain na ba 'yon?"
I started to eat my own food, Vraxx did the same thing. Nasa harapan ko siya at mukhang ganado din na kumain dahil sa luto niya. It's just a fried rice and some usual fried foods in breakfast.
"You're only wearing a lace bustiers. What do you want me to do? Hayaan siyang pagpantasyahan ka?" he said in a ridiculous tone.
I stopped from eating and gave him my full attention. "What's your problem with my clothes, Vraxx?"
Napansin ko kasi na ilang beses na yata siyang nagkaroon ng problema sa suot at mga damit ko. I just don't like it.
Vraxx sipped on his water first before explaining. "What I am saying is that, you're only wearing that thin and almost see through top. You're showing too much skin, kakain tayo tapos kasama natin ang ibang tao—"
Halos magpintig ang tainga ko sa mga rason niya. Naliit ang mga mata ko.
"So, that's your point? You don't want anyone looking and watching me with their gawking eyes? Gusto mo ikaw lang? Well, ganoon din naman ang ginagawa mo, so anong ipinagkaiba mo sa kanila? You're also 'ibang tao' for me, Vraxx. Baka nakakalimutan mo na kahapon lang kita nakilala."
His jaw clenched. "Yes, I know that. But what makes me different from them? Well, I am telling you Xiania. I am your Fiancee, your soon to be husband—"
I humorlessly cackled. Iritado at sira na ang araw. "We're still not sure about that."
Vraxx scoffed. "Now you're saying that? Tss, let's just end this argument. Nasa harap tayo ng pagkain—"
I shrugged nonchalantly. "You started—"
"Stop it Xiania," Vraxx firmly said.
I rolled my eyes and just continued eating. Hindi na ako nagsalita pa kagaya ng sinabi niya. I am pissed too. Hindi ko talaga nagustuhan ang mga sinabi niya. He doesn't get my point too, kaya siguro nauwi sa maliit na argumento ang nangyari kanina. I guess, I will just talk to him about it later.
"Don't bother washing the dishes, ako na. Go to our room. We'll talk about what happened awhile ago," Vraxx spoke after a long silence when he saw me in front of the sink.
"I know. Hindi ko naman huhugasan, dahil ayaw kong maging katulong mo."
I placed the plate with my spoon and fork on the top of it, over the sink.
Tapos nang kumain si Vraxx nang umalis ako sa kusina. I sluggishly walked through the staircase as I went back to our room. Hindi pa ako nakaka isang minuto sa loob, bumukas na muli ang pintuan, tanda na pumasok na siya.
"I'm sorry..." Vraxx began.
I was actually stunned by his words. Why is he apologizing? Akala ko ay ang ibig sabihin ng pag uusapan namin ngayon ay itutuloy namin ang naudlot na pagtatalo kanina sa hapag. Iyon pala ay tatapusin na ang away kanina? Well, I'm surprised huh?
Humalukipkip ako't hinarap siya. We're just less one meter away from each other.
"Vraxx, kung gusto mo na magkasundo tayo, pwede ba na huwag mo akong pag bawalan?"
He sighed and nodded quietly.
"I don't want anyone stopping nor dictating me from what I am doing or what I am supposed to do. Ikaw na mismo ang nag sabi na ikaw ang magiging asawa ko, if that's the truth then might as well understand me."
Vraxx closed his eyes and put his hand on the back of his head, nodding a bit.
"I already told you, I am different. Hindi mo ako ma-uuto sa kagaganyan mo. If you think that being possessive is sweet, then fuck you. Hindi mo iyon magagawa sa 'kin. Sorry to step on your ego."
Ayaw ko lang na masyadong naro-romanticized 'yong pagiging possessive nila. Kung sa iba ay nagagawa niya iyon, pwes sa akin ay hindi.
Vraxx licked his lips as he stepped forward to reach for my elbows. Hinihingal ako sa haba ng sinabi, dahilan para umatras ako nang kaunti at mahinang itinabing ang kamay niyang sinusubukan akong hulihin.
"I'm not yet done—"
"Yes baby. I understand now—"
Umiling ako. "No, I want you to know more about me..."
Vraxx pursed his lips and nodded his head in defeat. Pagod siyang tumingin sa mga mata ko.
"I'll repeat, huwag mo na akong pag babawalan sa mga gusto kong gawin o suotin. I can wear whatever I want. You have no say on it, even if you're already my husband."
Mariin ang pagkakasabi ko ng bawat salita, pilit pinapaintindi at ipinapasok sa utak niya ang lahat. Dahil baka sa paraang iyon ay maintindihan niya ang ipinupunto ko. I am not mad at him, I was just pissed from what he have said awhile ago.
Vraxx lowered down his head. "I know, I am at fault. I am sorry about what I've said... Hindi na mauulit," his voice was too soft.
Nakababa ang tingin niya at sumusulyap lamang sa akin. His eyes screaming innocence, salungat sa pagkakakilala ko sa kanya.
How can a brute do that? Para siyang isang matapang na leon kanina, ngunit ngayon ay parang naging maamong pusa.
I heaved a sigh. "Are we cool now? Come on, let's go to the Mall." I choose to divert our topic.
"Aren't you gonna change your clothes?"
I rolled my eyes exasperatedly. Bago pa ako bumuga ng apoy, mabilis na siyang umapila.
"N-no! W-what I mean is, hindi ka ba mag papalit? A-ayan na ba ang pang lakad na susuotin mo?" bahagya siyang nag panic sa sasabihin dahil sa reaksyon ko.
I groaned. "Don't worry okay?! Mag susuot ako ng blazer! Masyado ka namang takot na may makakita ng balat ko—"
"It's not like that Xiania," mahinahon niyang sabi.
I ignored him and marched towards my walk in closet. Naramdaman ko naman na sumunod siya.
"Fine. I am bothered because of your clothes. But can you blame me? Kitang kita ko na ang lahat sa itaas mo—"
My jaw hardened as I faced him again with my sharp eyes. Napalunok siya at natahimik.
"Ano ba ang punto mo, Vraxx? Na ayaw mo na libugan ako ng ibang mga lalaki? Eh iyon na nga ang ginagawa mo ngayon! Tapos anong sasabihin mo? Na alam mo kung paano mag isip ang mga manyak na iyon? Oo nga, kabisado mo na! Kabisado mo na, dahil ganoon ka din at isa ka sa kanila!" I can't help but to slightly raised my voice.
I thought he already got my point, pero hindi pa pala. Gosh, too much dissapointments.
Vraxx blow a loud breath, a sign that he's already giving up.
"Tangina, ang kulit..." he muttered under his breath, looking at me with a hint of amusement and annoyance. Sinakop niya ang natitirang distansya namin, bago inangat nang kaunti ang top bustier ko.
His rough fingers accidentally brushed against my nipple, making my hair all over my skin puckered up. My lips parted in shock because of the unfamiliar sensation of what he did.
"Right, my baby won in this fight. You'll probably won over and over again... I doubt kung mananalo pa ba 'ko, pero wala naman akong pakialam kung palagi akong talo," then Vraxx smirked while staring at my eyes. "I'm sorry for being possessive, I'll promise to understand your perspectives more..."
"Pupunta na si Ira dito, just wait for her. Baka mamaya manood ka nanaman ng manood ng TV, at hindi ka na mag bantay ng bahay huh?"My eyes narrowed in askance to Iri. Pilit siyang ngumiti at tumango."Yes, Miss. Shopping well!"Napairap ako. "Okay, we'll go now..."I already walked towards the car that we will be using. Naiwan si Vraxx sa tapat ng bahay habang kausap si Iri, siguro ay binibilinan ng mga dapat na gagawin.I opened the shot gun seat's door and slid myself inside. I saw Vraxx jogged towards my direction. Nang makapasok siya sa loob ng sasakyan ay kaagad niya na rin ipinaandar iyon.We're both quiet the whole ride. Vraxx just turned on the stereo to play some songs. I pick up my phone from my sling bag and started to scribble on it.I frowned when I saw a bunch of messages from our group chat."Flint Cousin's with Vraxx salin
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Umawang ang labi ko habang uhaw na nakatitig sa labi niya. This is actually the first time that I feel so thirsty for someone's lips. I've never been kissed before. Kabilang iyon sa mga prinsipyo na ayaw ko talagang tibagin at baliin sa akin. I would never let someone pleasure me. I can do it on my own, but now.. while looking and staring at Vraxx's reddish and wet parted lips, makes me want to break my own principles. What the hell? Kailan pa iyon pumasok sa isip ko? I swallowed hard and gathered myself up. Hindi napawi ang ngisi niya, dahilan para mas lalong mag wala ang natatarantang puso ko. "I'm waiting Xiania," he wryly chuckle. I unconsciously licked my lips, sinundan iyon ng paningin niya kaya't mas lalo akong kinilabutan. The atmosphere inside my room feels hot and heavy at the same time. What is this feeling? This is not me, Xiania umaayos ka. My teeth keep
After that freaking dry humping with Vraxx Caldwell, nabuhay na yata ang katawang lupa ko.I know that I never had a not so active sex life. What I did for the past years are nothing compared to what we did yesterday, though it was just a simulate sexual intercourse together, but it literally made me insane to the point that until in my dreams and even in my imaginations, his touch, kisses and moves are still there.I couldn't take it off from my mind. Paulit ulit na parang sirang plaka iyon na nagpe-play sa utak ko. It's really driving me crazy. Umaabot pa sa punto na kapag titingin ako sa kanya ay iyon na kaagad ang maaalala ko.Fuck, so pervert of me!"Your thoughts are too deep, Xiania. Miss mo na ba si Vraxx?" I just got back from my reverie when I heard Ira's voice.She is wearing her usual oversized shirt and denim shorts. Kung ako ay puros revealing ang suot, siya naman ay terno. K
"Okay, I understand." That's what he have said after I talked to him last night. Ngayon, tanghali na ngunit hindi pa rin ako nakaka tanggap ng panibagong tawag o text man lang galing sa kanya. It's not like that I'm waiting for it, though. "New mission, Xiania..." Kenzie began after I answered his sudden call. Napaahon ako sa gulat at nakatuwid na umupo sa sofa sa sala. My eyes widened a bit. I didn't expect that. "P-pwede na ako ulit?" I almost raised my voice because of excitement that spreading inside me. I heard my cousin's chuckle. "Yes, though mabilis lang 'to, but I know you will like this. Ganito mga gusto mong misyon eh," makahulugan niyang sabi. My brow lifted up. "Does the Commander know this?" I just wanna make sure, ilang beses inulit sa akin ni Tito Harry na hindi pa kami maaaring sumabak muli sa anumang nangyayari sa Organisa
I almost passed out while heading back towards our suite. My knees wobbled in uneasiness and my hands are also shaking and slightly sweating in nervousness. "Lagot! Hindi na nag paalam, kung ano-ano pa ang ginawa—" Iri murmured but I quickly cut him off. "Shut up!" Napangiwi siya. Ira laughed beside him. "You look constipated, Xiania. Kabado bente ba?" I rolled my eyes. "Why didn't you tell me?" "Na ano? Na pupunta rin siya dito?" I nodded. Ira pointed at Iri beside her. "Ask him. Nag sumbong 'to panigurado." Iri's eyes goggled. "Lady Nia, concerned lang naman ako!" I glared at him. "Concerned? Baka awayin ako ni Vraxx!" "Are you scared?" Ira's eyes squinted. Natigilan ako at napaawang ang labi. I quickly tore off my eyes away from her. "N-no, I was just..." hindi ko na nasundan pa iyon dahil pum
Xiania's Point of View."Are you really sure about this?" nag-aalalang tanong ng bawat tao na sasabihan ko ng pinaplano.I nodded confidently. "I already made up my mind, I'll do it."Actually, deep inside me... I am still afraid. I won't deny that. It's okay to feel scared sometimes, ang mali ay ang magpalamon sa takot, dahilan upang mapigilan tayong gawin ang mga bagay na dapat ay sinubukan pa rin natin kahit na walang kasiguraduhan.Worry was evident all over their faces. Hindi nila maitago ang pag-aalala, syempre dahil sa ilang taon na rin ang naka lipas, tapos ngayon pa ako biglaang magkakaganito."Thanks to your Girl, Wright." Binigyan ko ang pinsan ng isang matamis na ngiti.He smirked arrogantly. "She's not just my girl, Xiania."Umirap ako, heto nanaman siya. "Wala akong pakialam."Wright scoffed and just ignored what I've said. Our cousins remained silent while watching us. Maging si Vraxx na kasama ko ay tahimik din.
Xiania's Point of View. "Vraxx..." I've been thinking about this for almost half of a year now. Matagal na rin mula noong trahedyang nangyari sa amin ni Ira... Sa akin. Magmula noon, hangga't maaari ay iniiwasan ng lahat ng naka paligid sa akin ang magbanggit ng kahit na anong maka pagpapaalala sa akin ng nangyari noon. It traumatized me a lot. It took me so long before I recovered. Until now, I wasn't sure if I am already fully recovered. Tingin ko, sa pinplano ko ngayon... Iyon na ang sagot sa paghihirap ko. "Do you need anything?" tanong niya habang nakatutok ang mga mata sa laptop. We're here inside our room. Kakatapos ko lang patulugin si Volt, ngayong kami na lamang dalawa ng Ama niya ang gising, tsaka ako nagpasya na kausapin si Vraxx. "Ah, ano kasi..." nangangapa kong panimula. I don't know if I can do this. Baka pa mamaya ay mas lalo ko pa na ikapahamak 'to. Sa pambibitin ko, naagaw ko ang atensyon niya. Vraxx worriedl
Iri's Point of View: "Crush niyong dalawa 'yong magkaibigan na 'yon?" tanong ni Wright sabay nguso sa Pinsan niyang babae katabi 'yong babaeng gusto ko. Vraxx panicked. I saw how his eyes widened in fraction. "Tanginamo, ingay!" Sinuntok niya nang mahina si Wright na ngayon ay natatawa lang. I chuckled. "Takot! Ano naman ngayon kung malaman ni Lady Nia na crush mo siya?" "Crush amputa," napaismid siya. "Mag bestfriend nga kayo, pareho rin ang tipo. Sige, basted din kayo riyan pareho. Friendship goals!" Humalakhak si Wright at pinag-aasar kami. I frowned as I darted my sight to the two ladies in front of us. Nasa field kami sa loob ng Atlas Organization kung saan kadalasan nagaganap ang pageensayo ng bawat Agents. Usually, dito nangyayari ang mga pagpapraktis kung papaano ang tamang pagbabaril at pagpapana. Just like what they're doing. Lady Nia and Agent Ira are practicing how to properly use the bow and arrow. Samantalang kami
Ira's Point of view: (Flashbacks)"Oh, shit..."My eyes circled in surprise the moment I heard Iri's moans when I walked towards the bathroom.Iisa lamang kasi ang bathroom dito sa Barn. Maayos naman ang bahay at may sarili naman kaming silid, pero pagdating talaga sa Cr, palagi kaming nagtatalo."Oh, open your mouth baby..."Halos kilabutan ako sa narinig. Sino ang kasama niya roon? May kasama ba siya? Are they doing something strange inside the Barn?My body stiffened, I couldn't move with that thought.Kuryusidad na siguro ang nagtulak sa akin upang buksan ang pintuan at kumpirmahin ang nasa isip. I couldn't even think properly, I just realized what I did the moment our eyes met."Ah!" we both screamed at the top of our lungs.Shocked was written all over his face. Hindi maipinta ang mukha niya, pero tingin ko'y ganoon din ako.My eyes lowered down on his... Damn it!"What the hell, Iri?!" sigaw ko.He's
"I'm sorry..." I said in almost a whisper.Kararating lang ni Vraxx ngayon sa kwarto namin. We were about to make love awhile ago, but I suddenly had an anxiety attack. The reason why he had to left me alone, because that's what I always want. Kung mananatili siya rito, mas lalong hindi ako kakalma.I thought I was fine already...Hindi pa pala.Vraxx slowly went towards me. Nanunuyo ang mga mata niyang nakatingin sa akin, tila sinasabi niya mula roon na hindi niya ako sasaktan at ligtas ako ngayong nadirito na siya."You don't have to apologize, alright?" he softly said. "Can I sat down beside you?" kita ang pag-aalangan sa kanyang ekspresyon.I nodded and gently pulled him beside me. We are now laying down our bed. Sumiksik ako sa kanya at niyakap siya nang buong-buo. He chuckled when he felt how tight my hug."You don't have to force yourself if you really can't do it... I can wait," he said in an assuring tone.Umiling ako.
"I c-can't do this y-yet..." Xiania looks like she's in pained the moment she avoided my face, when I tried to kisa her.Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig sa narinig. I quickly get off from her. Nang tuluyan akong makalayo sa kanya, tsaka pa lamang siya naka hinga nang maluwag. Kitang kita ko kung paano siya napa singhap at naghabol ng hininga."Baby..." I whispered.She's trembling so bad. Hindi ko iyon napansin kanina nang magdikit kami at sinimulan ko siyang halikan. We're in the middle of our honeymoon. We were so fine awhile ago, but then... This suddenly happened.I don't know what happened...Dahan dahan ko siyang pilit na inabot. Kahit na natatakot, sinikap ko siyang hawakan. Ngunit agad din akong napalayo nang para siyang napasong lumayo sa akin. She looks shocked and scared at the same time.It hurts to see her like this.Later on, she cried furiously. Yakap niya ang sariling tuhod at doon yumuko.My lips quive
"Ano ba ang dream wedding ni Xiania?" Wala sa sariling tanong ko habang tulala sa kawalan. I'm currently here at the Flint's mansion. I'm with Xiania's cousins. Kami ang naiwan dito ngayon dahil si Xiania ay nagpa-check up kasama ang Parents niya. Naiwan sa amin ang anak ko, smantalang ang mga pinsan naman ni Xiania ay sinamahan ako sa pagbabantay kay Volt. "Gago! Wala nga sa plano ni Xiania 'yon, tapos tatanungin mo kung ano ang dream wedding niya?" natatawang sabat ni Diveghn. Natawa naman ang iba pa nilang pinsan kaya't napasimangot ako. Oo nga pala... "Bakit? Payag na raw ba talaga siya magpakasal sa'yo? Sure na 'yon?" Kenzie asked dubiously. I glared at him. "Oo nga! She was the one who proposed!" They all laughed again. Parang pinagkakaisahan naman ako ng mga tanginang 'to. Ba't ba ayaw nilang maniwala? Is that too hard to believe that Xiania fell inlove with me? I bit my lip to stop myself from smiling. Agad naman akong
"Vraxx, magtimpla ka ng gatas!"I pursed my lips as I make Volt's milk to his baby bottle. Bahagya akong sumulyap sa gawi ni Xiania at nakitang abala siya sa pagpapatahan sa bata. Volt has been crying since earlier today."Ano na? Pakibilisan naman!" she irritatingly said.Napangiwi ako at kaagad na iniabot sa kanya ang bote. She looks so tired. Lagi naman kaming ganito magmula noong nanganak siya. Yes, we're fine and happy... Well, I can say that."Shh, baby... What do you want?" halos maiyak na niyang tanong dahil umiiyak pa rin si Volt.I sighed. "Give him to me..."Xiania looked at me pleadingly, like she wants me to make him stop crying. Nang mapunta na sa mga bisig ko si Volt, parang nagkaroon ng magic na bigla na lamang siyang tumahan.Xiania's face was too hard to read. Para siyang nakahinga ng maluwag, pero galit at the same time."Oh fine! Ayaw mo sa Mommy mo?" Humalukipkip siya at parang inaway pa ang bata.I
"What happened?" Mom worriedly asked as soon as they arrived at the Hospital. He's with my Dad. Sila ang nauna ko na tawagan nang itakbo ko si Xiania kanina rito dahil sa manganganak na raw siya. Of course I was so nervous. She's just 8months old pregnant. Delikado iyon pag nagkataon. "She's currently inside the ER." Pinasadahan ko gamit ang aking mga daliri ang buhok na nabasa dahil sa pawis. "Manganganak na raw ba?" I nodded anxiously. "Sabi niya..." "Diyos ko! Buti sana kung pitong buwan pa lang siyang buntis!" Iyon nga ang nasa isip ko. Syempre ay inaral ko na iyon nang mga panahong nagbubuntis si Xiania, at malayo ako sa kanya. I still want to understand her, and also take care of her even though she doesn't wants me to. Sabi na nga ba't magagamit ko iyon pagdating ng panahon. "Calm down, anak... For sure kakayanin ni Xiania 'yon at ng anak niyo." Dad tapped my shoulder to gave me an assurance. Wala ako sa sariling