Warning: R-18. 

"Your what?"

"My boyfriend, Dad." 

I pursed my lips and looked at my dad again, waiting for his reaction. Sevi glanced at me nervously, still trying to pull my hand away from holding his arm because he felt awkward. Binitawan ko siya at ngumiti kay Daddy. My mom was looking away, saying nothing. 

"I... didn't know." My dad was still in shock. "Sevi, is that true?"

"Yes, Sir. I'm sorry." Sevi bowed down a little, getting embarrassed for not telling my dad for two years. 

"No, I'm... I'm just... Wow." My dad couldn't find the words to say. 

"Why don't we continue this at the restaurant? Sayang ang reservation ko," my mom cut the conversation off. 

My dad nodded and went to the car. Sumakay din si Sevi kasama ako. Walang nagsasalita sa amin habang papunta sa restaurant. I didn't know what to feel. I felt free... but still nervous about what will happen. At least he did not make any violent reaction! 

Nang makapasok kami sa restaurant, dinala kaagad kami ng waiter sa V.I.P. room. Sevi sat beside me, right in front of my dad. Si Mommy naman ang nasa tapat ko. No one was talking after the waiter left to process our order. 

"Dad," I called. 

He looked at me like I just interrupted his deep thinking. Kanina pa siya nakatulala sa may lamesa, nag-iisip. 

"I'm sorry, hija, I was just... surprised." He looked at Sevi again. "I'm sorry, Engineer Camero. I don't know what to say." 

"Okay lang po." Sevi shifted on his seat uncomfortably. "Kasalanan ko pong hindi namin nasabi sa inyo kaagad." 

"What are you talking about?" I lightly pinched his waist. "It was my fault, Dad. I asked him to wait until my graduation." 

"So, matagal na kayo?" My dad raised a brow. "At hindi ko alam? Paanong hindi ko alam?" 

"You're busy with work, dear." My mom sipped on her tea. 

"Wait, so you knew?" His brows furrowed. 

Muntik nang masamid si Mommy sa iniinom niyang tsaa. She still gracefully put the teacup down and wiped her mouth while nodding. My dad looked at me again like he was accusing me of a crime. 

"I'm firing your driver," Dad said in a stern voice.

"What?!" My eyes widened. 

"Alfred!" My mom glared at him, getting pissed now. 

"I told him to report to me. I guess he wasn't doing his best in his job, huh? I trusted that guy." My dad got his phone out and dialed a number.

"Dad, no!" I wanted to cry. 

"Roel, can I speak to you after-"

"He didn't know, Dad! It was my fault! Please, don't do this. I'll pay for his salary! Sell my bags! My clothes! Please!" I was so desperate. I needed Kuya Roel in my life! It was not his fault at all!

My dad ended the call immediately and looked at me, raising a brow. Sevi pursed his lips and held my hand under the table to calm me down. 

"I told Roel not to report to you." My mom saved me again. "I didn't want to stress you out. Roel reported everything to me. Elyse wasn't doing anything bad." 

"I'm sorry, Engineer Camero, you had to witness this... little family quarrel." My dad looked at Sevi, embarrassed. "Elyse, you're grounded." 

"What?!" My jaw dropped. 

"You sneaked out a lot of times, huh?" My dad glared at me. "Since you're already going to start working in the company, I guess I can confiscate my cards now. You need to learn how to live with your starting salary." 

"Alfred..." My mom wanted to stop him.

"No, Mommy, it's fine," I assured her. 

Gulat na napalingon sa 'kin si Sevi habang kinukuha ko ang wallet ko. I opened it and placed three cards on the table, giving them back to my dad. He was right. I should stop depending on him. Magta-trabaho na 'ko so I should learn how to live with my salary. 

"You'll stay in the house for a year until you finally earn enough money to buy or rent a condominium unit," my dad laid down his plans. 

"Oh, Dad, Sevi and I are planning to live-"

"Elyse," Sevi cut me off nervously. 

"A year, Eli," my dad repeated. "Is that okay, Engineer Camero?" 

"Of course... Sir," Sevi nodded. 

"I will let you live in my house, not paying the bills and groceries, for one whole year, and then you can do what you want, but remember that you need to earn your position in the company. You're not going straight to the top," my dad started talking about business.

I knew Sevi felt overwhelmed about everything. He was quiet while my dad was lecturing me about the inheritance of the company. I nodded, accepting everything in his plan. 

My mom looked at me in worry. "Eli, if you need help-"

"Let her work hard for it, hon," my dad cut her off. "She can't run the company without knowing the basics. She needs to get through it."

"I know, Dad." 

Sevi also started from the ground. It would be so unfair for me to go straight to the top. Like what he said, it was part of the learning process, and I should trust that process like what he did. It will all be worth it in the end. 

I will do well. I was determined to do well. 

The only thing I skipped was the interview. A week after my graduation, I already went to work. I didn't want to waste time anymore. I needed money. Soon, there would be enough for Sevi and me. Hindi pwedeng si Sevi lang ang magbabayad kapag tumira na kami sa iisang unit. We needed to do it half-half. I wanted to contribute to it. 

He was my motivation to do well. 

"I think our staycation will be delayed." I laughed while holding my iPad. I was face-timing with Sevi since we couldn't see each other tonight. 

"Oo. Pareho tayong walang pera," he joked. 

He was saving money for a lot of things. He wanted a car and a unit for us, and of course for pieces of furniture in that unit. He was also going to pay for Sofia's tuition in a private elementary school. 'Yong mom niya, maraming utang kaya kahit malaki sahod niya sa company namin, nauubos din agad. His mom would pay for all the bills, groceries, and Steven's college tuition. 

"How's Steven in Adamson?" I asked. 

"Okay naman. Nagseseryoso na nang kaunti." Sevi shook his head. "Hanggang ngayon, as 'kin pa pinapagawa assignment. Mahahampas ko na 'yon eh." 

"Ano na naman?!" rinig kong reklamo ni Steven sa background. 

"Ang sabi ko napakatalino mo." Sevi rolled his eyes. "Sa sobrang talino mo, mas marunong ka pa sa prof mo kaya ka binagsak." 

"Tama naman kasi sagot ko eh." Sumilip si Steven sa camera. "Silang lahat 'yong mali. Ako 'yong tama." 

"Oo, tatamaan ka rin sa 'kin. Doon ka nga!" Tinulak siya ni Sevi paalis. 

The next day, I woke up early to go to work. I was wearing a black pencil skirt and a white blouse, my typical corporate attire. My long straight hair was in a ponytail to look clean and formal. I was going to present a marketing proposal today. 

"Good morning, Elyse," Ms. Garcia greeted me. 

I was still using my mom's surname. I didn't want to brag about my surname. That would just make things easier for me. I wanted them to treat me like a normal employee, or else I would not learn. 

"Ready?" she asked before going inside the board room.

"Yes, Ma'am." I smiled nervously, carrying the folders. 

We went inside the board room, and I started distributing the folders per chair. I also checked our file and the projector screen. Everything was normal. I started getting more nervous when I saw people entering the room. 

The most important thing for these people was their time, so I made sure I wouldn't waste it. Marami pang gagawin ang mga tao sa harapan ko.

Everyone stood up when my mom and dad entered the room. Sevi's mom smiled at me and gave me a thumbs up before taking her seat. I refused to look at my parents. Hindi naman ako kinakabahan sa presensya nila. Mas kinakabahan pa 'ko sa iba. 

I started my presentation. Everyone was listening while browsing the folders placed in front of them. At the end of my presentation, I acknowledged all the questions. I managed to answer all of them properly with the help of Ms. Garcia. 

"I like the idea." My mom nodded. "It's very... fresh." 

"Let's go with that. Does everyone agree?" My dad looked serious. "Cast your votes." 

I smiled when I saw a majority of people raising their hands. I thanked everyone after the meeting was adjourned. It was my first presentation, and it went really well! I was so happy with that. 

"Good job, Elyse." Ms. Garcia smiled at me. 

During the weekend, I would practice my driving. Dad enrolled me in a driving school and said that it was part of growing up. I also wanted to learn how to drive, but I was just so bad with directions. Good thing Waze was invented. 

"Hindi kaya mamamatay ako rito?" Sevi was so nervous at the passenger seat. 

"Eh di sabay tayo." I laughed evilly. 

"Elyse, seryoso, kapag nabunggo mo 'to, iiyak ako." Sevi dramatically touched the dashboard of our car. 

Hindi ko siya pinansin at pinaandar na lang ang kotse. Sinisigawan niya 'ko kapag may natatanaw siyang kotse kahit malayo pa naman! He was so annoying! Pati tuloy ako, nagpa-panic! 

"Would you relax?! I enrolled in a driving school!" I glared at him and continued driving. 

"Ganitong-ganito kasi palagi simula ng teleserye, babe. May car accident 'yong magulang tapos maiiwan 'yong anak, tapos 'yong nakabunggo, susunugin 'yong kotse para itago 'yong kasalanan niya. Tapos lumaking masiyahin'yong bata, tapos noong nalaman niya kung paano namatay 'yong magulang niya, maghihiganti siya. Magpapayaman siya para-"

I stopped the car on the side of the road and glared at him. 

"Is that what you do during your spare time? Kaya hindi ka na maka-text sa 'kin ng goodnight?" I raised a brow at him.

"Hindi, babe. Nagtotong-its lang ako sa phone." He gave me a peace sign. 

After ML, doon naman siya naadik! Ewan ko ba! This guy and his games. Okay lang. It was his way of relaxing, kaso sumosobra talaga kapag gabi! Hindi niya na 'ko makausap! 

"Sa third anniversary natin, I want to go outside Manila," I told him. "Kahit three days lang, since we both have work. Is it okay with you?" 

"Oh..." He gave me a nod. "Oo naman, sige. Magpapaalam ako." 

Kinabukasan tuloy, naging abala ako sa paghahanap ng magandang puntahan outside Manila. I was thinking of going to an island and spending the night there. I had not been to islands outside Luzon. Parang gusto kong pumunta roon. 

"Elyse!" Gulat akong napahinto sa paglalakad nang makita ko si Austin sa lobby. "Pauwi ka na?" 

He was my schoolmate in La Salle but definitely older than me. We were friends because his dad was a friend of my dad. He started working here in a high position because of his connection. 

"Uh, I'll go somewhere." I gave him a small smile. Sevi and I were going to see each other tonight. 

"Saan? Baka roon din ang daan ko. Maybe I can drop you off." He smiled at me.

"Oh, no need. I have my driver. Bye," I said before walking away. 

Sinundo ako ni Kuya Roel sa lobby at hinatid ako sa mall kung saan kami magkikita ni Sevi. It was really a good thing that our company was near Valeria. Madali kaming nagkakasundo kung saan kami pupunta. Hindi rin masyadong hassle kapag pumili kami ng condo. 

"Hi." I sat in front of Sevi and placed my bag beside me. 

He was zoning out for a moment, the reason why he reacted so late to my presence. He smiled when he saw me and pinched my cheek. He looked tired again. Ano bang pinaggagagawa niya sa trabaho? 

"Kanina ka pa?" he asked, obviously preoccupied with something else. 

"What? Kakarating ko lang." I glared at him. "What were you thinking about?" 

"Wala, 'yong project namin." He massaged his forehead. "Wala. Let's not talk about work. How are you?" 

We ordered two ramen for both of us. We needed something hot that would make us relax and relieve stress from work. Being an adult was so stressful. I really changed a lot ever since my dad took back his cards. I will probably grow more kapag nag-move out na 'ko sa bahay dahil may bills na ring babayaran. 

"Let's go to Bohol," I said after eating.

"Huh?!" Gulat niya 'kong tiningnan.

"Huh?" I mocked him and made a face. 

"Bohol? Bakit Bohol?" nagtatakang tanong niya. 

"Why not? I heard maganda ang beach doon, and we also have a resort there so we could stay there na lang. Let's book the flight now so we would get it cheap," I said, excited to book our first flight together. 

"Sige, tingin nga 'ko." 

The next morning, I went to work early. I stopped in front of my cubicle and looked at the bouquet of tulips placed on my desk. My brows furrowed, and texted Sevi. 

To: Sevi

Did you get me a bouquet of tulips? 

Nag-reply siya kaagad. 

From: Sevi

hindi. sino 'yang gagong 'yan

I asked the employee seated behind me to ask if she knew who put the bouquet on my desk, but she said that she didn't see anyone. I sighed and put the flowers aside. Wala ring note or anything. Admirer, maybe. 

Sevi called me during my break time, asking about the flowers. He sounded so cute, being jealous and all. 

"Don't worry, I gave it to a random girl already," I assured him. 

[Sino ba 'yon? Inuunahan ako ng moves!] He laughed a little.

"Stop talking about it, come on. It wasn't a big deal." I laughed too. 

It did not bother me anymore. I used to receive a lot from my admirers when I was in high school so it wasn't really a big deal for me. 

During our third anniversary, as we planned, we traveled to Bohol to spend three days and two nights there. 

"Are you nervous?" I asked Sevi while we were seated on the plane. 

"Hindi ba 'to babagsak?" he asked me back. 

"Oh, you're a nervous flyer." I laughed and held his hand. "Don't worry. Kapag bumagsak 'to, tatalon ako sa tubig kasama ka." 

"Eh, paano kapag hindi sa tubig ang bagsak?" His brows furrowed.

"Damn, I don't know. That made me think." I tilted my head a little to the side. "Let's just ask Hiro, I guess." 

"Sus, crush mo?" He raised a brow. "Kaya ko rin i-search 'yon. Magtatanong ka pa sa iba." 

"What the hell, stop being jealous." I laughed. "He's not even here! Chill!" 

Sevi fell asleep or forced himself to sleep during the flight to ease his nervousness. I was holding his hand the whole time. Kapag bumibitaw ako ay mas hinihigpitan niya ang hawak niya kaya hindi ko matanggal. 

"Babe, we're here. Wake up," I tried to wake him up. 

Umayos siya ng upo mula sa pagkakasandal ng ulo sa balikat ko. Everyone was already trying to get their luggage. Naka-check-in ang sa amin at tig-isang maliit na luggage lang kami so we just waited for it outside. 

Our resort had a free shuttle service, so we used that on our way to the resort. When we arrived, people were lined up at the entrance, waiting for us. I was so embarrassed when we got out of the car, and they started singing a welcome song. It was obviously because of my family background! I didn't ask for this! 

"Taray, parang Moana," Sevi whispered in my ear. 

"Welcome, Ms. Ledezma and friend!" they greeted.

"And friend?!" reklamo ni Sevi sa 'kin.

I bit my lower lip to contain a laugh. Nagsabit pa sila ng flower necklace as 'kin at kay Sevi bago kami dinala sa lobby. I took care of the papers while Sevi was looking around. He looked funny with his flower necklace. 

"Friend, let's go," I called him. 

"Friend, amp!" reklamo niya bago sumunod sa 'kin, pulling our luggage. 

When we entered our suite, he placed our luggage in front of the cabinet. I looked outside the curtain and smiled when I saw the view of the beach. It was so peaceful. Sevi, on the other hand, was busy looking at the PlayStation provided for us. I rolled my eyes. 

"You went here to play that?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Tinitingnan ko lang eh." He sounded defensive. 

"Fix your things, and then we'll go to the beach. Dali, it's almost sunset." 

I went inside the shower to change into my bikini. It was just a black bikini crossed around my body. I tied my hair in a bun and wore my shades before going outside. I also wore a white see-through. 

"Are you done?" I asked Sevi. 

He looked back at me and quickly surveyed my body. He licked his lower lip a little and gave me a thumbs up. 

"Nice. Sexy." He smiled. "Isang back flip nga." 

"Shut up!" Binato ko siya ng unan. "Get ready!" 

"Ito na nga suot ko." He pointed at his clothes. "Ayaw mo ba nito?" 

He was wearing a white button-down polo shirt na short-sleeved at nakabukas ang limang butones. It was partnered with black beach shorts. Kinuha niya ang shades niya at sinuot just to complete the look. 

"Okay, that's fine. Let's go!" 

We went out and rode a shuttle to go to the beach. Good thing we caught the sunset. We just sat there on the sand, watching how the sky changed its color. I placed my head on Sevi's shoulder while holding his hand. 

"I'm so proud of us," I whispered. "We will achieve more. I know that. Do you think the same?" I looked at him with hopeful eyes. 

"Oo naman." He showed me his other hand and started enumerating. "First condo unit together, furniture, car... Tapos 'yong unit mage-evolve na. Bahay na ang susunod nating pag-iipunan tapos saka tayo bubuo ng pamilya."

"We will grow old together." I nodded. "We managed to grow together as a person. Who would have thought that we would reach three years, right?" 

"And more," he corrected. 

I was so sure about Sevi. I was so sure that we would never separate... That nothing could ever make us ruin our years of relationship. Sobrang dami naming pinagdaanan. I can't let those go to waste. 

"Let's go." I stood up and offered him my hand. "Let's swim before it gets dark." 

We fought against the waves together, with him holding my hand. 

Ang sweet na sana kaso bigla niya 'kong hinampasan ng tubig, causing me to choke on it. I glared at him and ran to catch his dumb ass. He was laughing so hard when he reached the sand. Napaupo pa siya sa kakatawa. 

"'Wag! 'Wag kasi!" 'Yong hampas ko sa kaniya, parang kiliti. He kept on laughing. 

"It hurts!" I held my nose. 

"Aw, baby..." He pouted and held my face to see my condition. "Isinga mo, dali. Sasaluhin ko." 

"You're so disgusting!" I pushed his face away and stood up to go back to our resort. 

We rode the shuttle and just asked for room service for our dinner because both of us were tired from swimming. Nauna siyang mag-shower kaysa sa 'kin. He knew I would spend more time in the bathroom because there was a bathtub. 

I spent thirty minutes inside, washing off every sand on my body. Pagkatapos, sinuot ko na 'yong bathrobe ko at lumabas. Sevi was already preparing our dinner. Dumating na pala 'yong room service. Good thing they served it with wine. 

I sat on the floor, just in front of Sevi. My hair was still wet, but I was really starving, so I couldn't wait to eat. Sevi was looking away from me while eating, probably bothered by the bathrobe or something. He was fully clothed with his grey sweat shorts and white shirt. 

"Nakikita ko 'yong boobs mo rito," he suddenly commented.

My eyes widened and looked down at my chest. Inayos ko kaagad ang robe ko at napainom ng wine sa sobrang hiya. Did he really have to point that out?! It just made the atmosphere awkward. I mean, it was our first night together at the beach. I was expecting... something. 

"Sevi, it's our third year na together." I placed the wine glass on the table. 

"Happy third anniversary, babe," he said, not getting the hint. 

"I mean..." I fake coughed. "Isn't it... Uhm... Time to... advance..." 

"Advance?" His brows furrowed, getting confused. 

"Nevermind." I rolled my eyes and poured more wine into my glass. I needed to get brave!

Natahimik siya sa sinabi ko at napainom din ng wine pagkatapos kumain. I raised a brow when he drank it in one shot. He was staring at the floor, thinking about something. 

"Whoo, it's getting hot," I looked away and fixed my robe so he would see my chest a little. 

He just looked at it and shook his head like he was talking to himself. I pouted and held on to the belt of my bathrobe, looking at him. 

His eyes went back to me when I pulled on the belt, and it revealed my body a little. I was just wearing my black laced panties and nothing else. Maybe he got the hint now, huh? It was too obvious. 

"Ano'ng ginagawa mo?" He raised a brow.

"It's hot." Pinaypayan ko ang sarili ko using my hand. 

He looked away from me, his eyes getting dark. His jaw moved aggressively like he was trying so hard to stop himself. 

"Come on, please," I begged for it. 

Mariin niyang pinikit ang mga mata niya habang minamasahe ang sentido niya. I looked up at him when he suddenly stood up, sighing heavily. 

"Kama," he said, looking serious. 

I stood up and nervously sat at the side of the bed. My bathrobe was already falling on my shoulders, revealing my chest. Sevi opened the drawer to check something before closing it again. 

"Babe..." I reached out for his hand. 

"Elyse-" 

I stood up and cut him off by giving him a kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck when he did not respond. I heard him mutter a curse between the kiss before wrapping his hands around my waist, pulling me closer to him. 

"Once," I whispered before kissing him again. "Just once." 

He groaned when I sucked on his lower lip and pushed my tongue inside his mouth. He sucked on it and slowly pulled my bathrobe off my shoulder. When it fell to the floor, he pushed me to the bed and went on top of me, still kissing me. I reached for the remote on the side table to dim the lights. 

His kisses went from my lips down to my neck. My face heated when he started kissing my chest. His hand held my mound and massaged it while sucking on the other one. He did that alternately. I had to bite my lower lip so I wouldn't moan too hard. 

I pulled on the hem of his shirt, so he stopped to take it off. I licked my lower lip when I saw his fine body. My breathing became heavy when his kisses went down to my tummy until they reached my panties. 

He gave me a soft kiss and looked at me in the eyes like he was asking permission. I gave him a slight nod. He kissed me again before putting his hand inside my underwear, caressing my insides. I was already moaning in his mouth, feeling my wetness down there. 

"Ah!" I bit my lower lip when he smoothly pushed a finger inside. It hurt a little. 

"Masakit?" he asked with concern in his eyes. 

I nodded. He slowly took his finger out and pushed it back again until I felt pleasure on it. His thumb was rubbing my sensitive bud while thrusting a finger inside. When I closed my eyes in pleasure, I felt two fingers inside me, stretching me. 

"Sev... Ahm..." He covered my mouth with his other hand. 

"Shush," he said while thrusting his fingers inside me while rubbing my sensitive bud, causing me too much pleasure. 

I was panting heavily until I felt my release. His fingers slowed down inside me until he pulled it out and rubbed my juice on me, making me wet. 

"Oh my god..." I held a handful of his hair when I felt his tongue on my entrance. "Sevi!" 

He entered another finger inside me while thrusting his tongue. I closed my eyes again, feeling another one building up on my stomach. He knew what he was doing. I was so sure of that. 

"I'm... I'm cumming." I tried to close my legs, but he was holding me in place. 

I sighed heavily when he suddenly stopped and stood up to take his shorts and boxers off. My eyes widened when I saw the thickness and length of his shaft. I had no time to process everything because he went on top of me again and reached for something in the drawer. 

"W-what's that?" I asked. 

"Condom?" He showed it to me before opening the pack with his teeth. 

"Oh..." I looked away. It was my first time seeing that. 

I watched how he put it on so I could do it next time. I still couldn't get over his damn length. Would that even... fit me?! I felt scared for myself. I knew I asked for this, but I really did not expect this. 

He put his finger inside me again to check my wetness. I moaned and bit on my finger when he thrust it inside me before finally pushing his shaft inside. 

Pain. It was all I felt. 

It was so painful. It was so so so painful. I closed my eyes and bit a pillow so I could take out the pain on something else. Sevi looked at me with concern and gave me a kiss. 

"Sigurado ka ba? Pwede namang hindi ko ituloy-"

"No, please, continue." I put a hand on his waist to pull him closer.

He looked pained, too, when he pushed again inside me. It was like stretching me. I looked down, and I saw half of him inside me. So it wasn't his best yet. 

"Go all in," I begged. He was just delaying the pain. I wanted to feel it already. 

I screamed when he pushed everything inside me. He sighed heavily on my neck. I could feel his pulse inside me, wanting so bad to move, but he couldn't. 

"I'm fine." I wiped the tear from my eye. 

He kissed my cheek and started moving slowly, making me adjust to the pain. I wanted to cry out of pain, but he was whispering sweet things to me to stop the tears. 

Slowly, the pain was replaced with pleasure. I started moving my hips so he could go faster. I think he got the hint because he started thrusting inside me so fast and so deep, that I could hear the bed moving. 

"Ah, fuck," he whispered on my neck. "Tangina..." 

He kneeled in front of me and held my waist in place before pushing himself again inside me. He looked up and closed his eyes while thrusting on me. I moved my hips with him. I felt more pleasure from that angle. 

"I think I'm..." Cumming. 

I moaned his name when I felt another release. His thrusts started to get sloppy until he made one deep thrust and looked up again, panting heavily. I could see the veins in his hands. His chest was heaving. 

He pulled out and stood up to go to the bathroom. I was left in bed, feeling so tired. Sevi went back, holding a box of tissue and wipes. He was now wearing his boxers. I flinched when he started wiping me with wipes. 

"It hurts." I pouted. "It's sensitive right now."

"Sorry..." He laughed and wiped me again with a tissue. 

Kinuha niya ang panty ko sa sahig at sinuot sa 'kin. I turned my body sideways to get off the bed. I felt the pain down there, but I still tried to walk towards the bathroom like an injured woman. 

"Nakakaguilty naman..." Sevi pouted. 

"I'm fine!" I assured him.

I washed myself with warm water before brushing my teeth. Sevi handed me his shirt, so I wore it with my laced panty before walking towards the bed again. Humiga ako at yumakap ng unan, pagod na pagod. 

"I'm sorry." Sevi sat beside me, still looking guilty. 

"It was amazing. Stop saying sorry." I rolled my eyes. 

Humiga rin siya sa tabi ko at niyakap ako patalikod. I could feel his breath on my neck, so I pushed my body closer to him. He kissed my cheek and started combing my hair with his hand. I closed my eyes, dozing off to sleep. 

"Eli," he called behind me. "Gising ka pa?" 

"Hmm..." I hummed, half-asleep now. 

"Gusto mong malaman kung gaano kita kamahal?" 

I opened my eyes and turned to his side so I could see him clearly. He gave me a small smile and held my face to give me a kiss. 

"Pakakasalan kita," he whispered.

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