Argon's hands caressed Sheena's face, his touch gentle and reverent, as though he were holding something irreplaceable. Sheena, in turn, traced his jawline with her fingers. Parang minememorya ng kanyang mga kamay ang bawat detalye ng mukha nito para paghandaan ang panahon na magkakalayo sila.

"Love," bulong ni Argon, his voice deep with emotion, "Mami-miss kita nang sobra, higit pa sa kaya kong sabihin."

"Then, make me remember this para mas convincing," sagot ni Sheena, mahina pero puno ng tiwala ang boses niya.

Argon's lips met hers once again; their movements were slow but deliberate, as if savoring every second. The creak of the wooden bed under their weight seemed to disappear into the symphony of the waves outside, blending seamlessly with their whispered promises.

The air grew warmer between them, their bodies finding a rhythm that spoke of trust and longing. Argon's lips trailed softly from her mouth to her neck. Sheena closed her eyes, her breath hitching as she let herself be consumed by the tenderness of his every move.

Sa maliit na transient house na iyon sa Zambales, binitawan nila ang takot sa hinaharap. The love they made wasn't just physical; it was a reaffirmation of everything they'd been through and everything they still wanted to share.

"Kapag nasa barko ka na, don't forget to write songs about me," she teased softly, just at the moment that they reached the desire they've been longing for.

"Songs?" He kissed the top of her head. "Gusto mo gumawa pa ako ng album, eh."

Sheena chuckled, her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. Argon tightened his hold, sensing her sadness even before she spoke again. "Paano kung matagalan bago tayo ulit magkita?"

"Then I'll make every moment we're apart worth it," sagot ni Argon, planting a kiss on her forehead. "But for now, let's just enjoy this moment. Walang dapat alalahanin, walang dapat ikatakot. And let's do this more often, love."

"Because?" Pinamulahan ng pisngi si Sheena.

"Because when we get older, baka mawalan na tayo ng energy or activeness. Plus, bagong kasal pa lang tayo. Natural lang daw na maging ganito ka-active sabi ni uncle," natatawang sagot ni Argon at sinalubong ang tingin ni Sheena, na parang may kung anong pinahihiwatig.

"You mean, isa pa?" Sheena laughed.

"If you still want it, love."

"Iyong kape mo, lumamig na." Naiiling si Sheena at bahagyang bumalikwas. Even though they did this so many times, she's still showing her timidity. Sometimes she's outspoken when asking for it, but sometimes she lets her husband initiate and lead her on the bed.

"Mamaya na 'yon painitin, love. Mas mahalagang mapainit muli itong moment na 'to," pagsuyo ni Argon.

His lovely wife excitedly nodded upon closing her eyes. He grinned. Then, his fingers danced lightly across her arms, drawing goosebumps, while her hands found their way to the back of his neck, pulling him closer, and they were both prepared to conquer each other for the nth time.

And as the moonlight poured through the thin curtains, both Sheena and Argon found solace in the fact that love, in its purest form, was their greatest anchor.

***

The next morning, Sheena woke up to the sight of Argon sitting by the window, staring at the sea with a serene smile on his face. The sunlight illuminated his features, making him look even more handsome in a peaceful demeanor. Hindi siya kumikibo agad, mas enjoyable sa kanya ang ilang minuto na tingnan ang kanyang asawa na mukhang mas malalim pa sa dagat ang iniisip.

"Good morning, love," she greeted softly, wrapping herself in the blanket as she approached him.

"Good morning din, love," sagot naman ni Argon, while turning his head to look at Sheena. His eyes were filled with warmth, a mixture of happiness and contentment.

"Nauna ka na namang gumising," biro ni Sheena habang sinusuklay ang buhok.

"Hindi ako makatulog ulit. Ang dami kong iniisip."

"Work? Training? Or may pa-surprise ka?" tanong ni Sheena saka nagpakita ng isang malambing na ngiti. "Kung ano man 'yan, I'm always willing to listen. Express it freely, okay?"

Tumawa si Argon. "Hindi na surprise kung sasabihin ko ngayon, 'di ba? Pero don't worry, it's something good. Ayokong alalahanin mo pa. Gusto ko lang mag-focus tayo sa moment na 'to."

Sheena sat beside him, resting her head on his shoulder. "I think I can get used to this. Iyong ganito na magigising tayo nang magkasama at i-enjoy-in ang view sa labas."

Argon wrapped an arm around her. "Balang araw, magiging ganito na lang tayo palagi. Pero sa ngayon, kailangan muna nating bumalik sa kanya-kanyang careers at ipagpatuloy ang mga pangarap natin."

"Alam ko naman 'yon," sagot ni Sheena. "And I'll always be here, waiting. I mean, waiting with our kids."

"Akala ko ayaw mo pa?" Naningkit ang mga mata ni Argon sa pagkakangiti.

"Hindi ka nagtanong." Ibinalik ni Sheena ang nakakalokong ngiti sa asawa. "Bago tayo ikasal, napanaginipan ko na nanganak daw ako ng twins."

"Babae ba?" Kumislap ang mga mata ni Argon. Ngayon niya lang nalaman na napapanaginipan din pala siya ni Sheena.

"Hindi ko alam, bigla akong nagising, eh."

Sabay silang nagtawanan. Parang pinapalakas ng mababaw nilang kaligayahan ang loob nila para harapin ang mga susunod na yugto ng kanilang buhay.

"By the way," sabi ni Argon, breaking the silence, "Magugustuhan mo ang latest video na ia-upload ko. Basta panoorin mo na lang at premiered na 'yon sa eksaktong pag-uwi natin. It's a little tribute to someone who means the world to me."

"For your mother?"

"Hmmm... maybe," Argon grinned. "Pero sa ngayon, mag-almusal muna tayo."

"Mami-miss ko talaga 'yong ganito, na ipagluluto mo ako ng makakain," masiglang tugon pa ni Sheena.

"Syempre. Napagod tayo," pambubuyo ni Argon kasabay ng mahinang halakhak.