Chapter 20

"Mamaya na lang ulit," aniya sa akin bago patakan ng halik ang noo ko.

Ngumiti ako sa kanya nang maghiwalay kami. Nasa tapat lang kami ng department ko dahil hinatid niya ako.

"Hanggang 12 p.m. lang ang klase ko ngayon. Sa condo mo na lang tayo mag-photoshoot mamaya kasi nasa villa ang models nina Cali at Cliff. Is that okay?"

He nodded. "Yeah. I think we can do that. Mag-set up na lang tayo."

Nag-usap pa kami ilang sandali bago tuluyang naghiwalay. I was smiling widely as I made my way to our classroom. Sa isang linggong relasyon namin ni Rouge, araw-araw akong parang nasa ulap. We were inseparable. Sa pagtulog lang kami nagkakahiwalay.

Pagdating ko sa room ay naroon na ang mga kaibigan ko. Umupo ako sa tabi nila at ilang sandali pa lang ay pumasok na ang professor namin. Normal discussion lang at mabilisang quiz. Pagkatapos noon ay dinismiss niya na rin kami agad.

"Excited na ako sa fashion show. Pag may nag-offer ng contract, hintayin muna natin ang response ng Dolce & Gabbana bago kayo pumirma," saad ni Rapsly habang hinihintay namin ang susunod na prof.

"Basta ang usapan natin, kapag hindi tayo naging official designers ng company na 'yon, we'll start our own." Ngumisi si Cali.

"Yes! Ako sa accessories, ikaw, Cali sa shoes, si Rapsly sa clothes, and si Debs sa overall materials and colors," Cliff uttered before releasing a dreamy sigh. "Kaunting kembot na lang at ga-graduate na tayo. Makakabalik na tayo sa Cebu at mag-oout na rin ako sa family ko."

I gasped. "Really?"

He nodded. "Siguro naman ay matatanggap nila ako, 'no? It's not like my sexuality can harm people."

"Inom na lang tayo kapag napagsalitaan ka ng dad mo. Lilipad din naman agad tayo pa-Italy at hindi mo naman na sila matagal makakasama," sabi ni Rapsly.

Naramdaman ko ang pagsiko sa akin ni Cali kaya napatingin ako sa kanya.

"Paano pala kayo ni Harvin? Napag-usapan n'yo na ba? You know that long-distance relationships are risky."

Tumango ako. "Baka mag-apply siya sa airport sa Milan kapag natuloy tayo. Kapag hindi naman, sa Cebu siya mag-a-apply."

"Shuta, susundan ah." Tumawa siya bago muling humarap sa dalawa. "Anyway, after ng fashion show ay start na rin agad ng practice ng graduation. I-v-vlog ko 'yon!"

Matagal pa kaming nagkuwentuhan tungkol sa paparating na show at graduation. Isang buwan na lang at matatapos na talaga kami sa college. Iiwan na namin ang villa at haharapin na ang tunay na buhay. They said that it was a lot harsher than we thought, but with my supportive family, friends, and boyfriend, I believed I could manage.

Nang mag-lunch ay hindi ko na hinintay si Rouge at dumiretso na ako sa unit niya para magluto ng pagkain ko. Alas tres pa ang tapos ng klase niya kaya nauna na rin ako sa pag-aayos ng set-up namin. Mabuti at may tripod and lalaki kaya DSLR lang ang dinala ko. Inayos ko rin ang hindi kalakihang mga ilaw na pahirapan ko pang hiniram kay Cliff.

I smiled when I saw the frames in his room. Ang iba ay kasama ang Narcissus at ilang mga kaklase. Ang iba naman ay kasama si Tita Candy, Tito Gian at Abuelo. Ang pinakamalaking frame ay ang picture namin three days ago sa isang studio. We were wearing a couple hoodies while his left arm was resting on my shoulders. Masaya ang mata namin at halatang in love na in love kami sa isa't isa.

Dahil walang magawa ay nilinis ko na rin ang unit niya. Sumilip ako sa glass door ng balcony niya at napanguso nang makitang umaambon at may kadiliman ang langit.

"Sana ay may payong si Rouge..." bulong ko sa sarili bago nagpatuloy sa pagwawalis. Hindi niya dinala ang sasakyan niya ngayon dahil tinamad daw siyang kunin 'yon sa bahay nila.

I sat on the couch when I finished cleaning. I suddenly started thinking about my future with Rouge. Kapag parehas na kaming nagtatrabaho at mauuna akong umuwi sa kanya sa bahay namin, I would prepare dinner for him and wait until he got home. We would talk about our day as we fell asleep and woke up next to one another. It would be the happiest time of my life.

I smiled and sighed. I could see myself marrying him in two or three years. Hindi ko alam. I just couldn't imagine myself with anyone else but him.

Narinig kong bumukas ang pinto ng unit niya at patakbo akong pumunta roon.

"Rouge!" maligayang sigaw ko, pero agad din akong napatigil nang makitang basang-basa siya.

I rush back to his room to get him a towel. Nakaupo na siya sa couch pagbalik ko at para lang siyang batang maamong naghihintay sa akin. I walked up to him and patted his head with the towel.

"Dapat kasi ay nagdadala ka ng payong! Laging ako ang inaasahan mo. Hindi naman tayo laging magkasama," sermon ko sa kanya. "Pag ikaw nagkalagnat, Rouge, ha! Bakit kasi tinamad kunin ang kotse? Kaya ka nga ibinili ni Tito ng sasakyan para may magamit ka tapos iiwan mo lang sa garahe niyo?" I nagged more.

Isinandal niya ang ulo sa baywang ko.

"Maligo ka! Ihahanda ko ang damit mo para makapagpalit ka. My god! You're dripping! I will make a coffee for you..." Hinawakan ko ang mukha niya para itingala sa akin. "Do you want soup? I can cook."

Umiling lang siya at yumakap sa baywang ko.

"Sarap umuwi..." he whispered, pressing his head closer to my body.

I sighed and hugged him back. Ilang minuto lang kami nanatili sa ganoong puwesto dahil pinilit ko na siyang maligo. Inihanda ko rin ang isang T-shirt at sweatpants niya. Siguro ay pagpapahingahin ko muna siya o pakakainin bago mag-photoshoot.

Paglabas niya ng banyo ay nakasabit lang sa baywang niya ang isang tuwalya kaya kitang-kita ko ang magandang hubog ng katawan niya at makinis na balat. Nagkunwari akong may inaayos sa set para hindi niya ako mahuling minamata siya hanggang sa tuluyan siyang makapasok sa kwarto.

Inasikaso ko muna siya at mukhang aliw na aliw naman siyang magpa-baby dahil lahat ng sinasabi ko ay sinusunod niya. Lumakas din ang ulan, at dahil nasa bahay nila ang sasakyan niya, malabong maihatid niya pa ako.

"I can contact our driver. Ipapadala ko ang kotse rito para maihatid kita," he told me while we were drinking coffee.

"Bahala na mamaya. Baka naman tumila pa 'yan pagkatapos ng shoot natin."

Umiling siya. "Ihahatid pa rin kita kahit maaraw na."

Tumango na lang ako at hindi na nakipagtalo. It wasn't long before we had decided to start the photoshoot. Pinabihis ko sa kanya ang mga gawa ko habang ako ay isinet-up na ang camera. Puti lang ang background dahil iyon naman ang requirement sa amin para pormal daw tingnan.

"Do I look okay?"

Wala sa wisyo akong napatingin sa kanya, at parang tumigil na naman ang mundo ko nang makita siya. The polo, coat, and pants suited him perfectly. His hair was disheveled, but it only added angst to his appealing look. Hindi pa nakatulong ang magandang piercing niya. He looked so freaking hot! He looked like a fallen angel!

He grinned. "From your expression, I guess I look good," mayabang na anas niya bago pumuwesto sa tapat ng camera.

Pasimple kong kinurot ang sarili at sinamaan siya ng tingin. Hindi ko alam kung bakit kinakabahan ako gayong wala naman dapat akong ikabahala. Nanginginig tuloy ang kamay ko habang hawak ang camera. I mean, my love was wearing my designs! It was sending me into a frenzy!

"Game. 1,2,3..." I clicked the camera when he struck a pose. Hawak niya ang polo at maangas na nakatingin sa lens.

I gulped when he smirked. Tangina, ang guwapo.

"Uhm, tilt your head a little," I suggested, to which he instantly obliged. Nakakaakit ang tingin na iginawad niya sa camera at kung hindi ko lang siya kilala ay mapagkakamalan ko siyang professional model! He knew how to pose!

Tumalikod siya para ipakita ang designs ko sa likod ng coat at isinide view ang mukha. With slightly shaking hands, I clicked several times and swallowed. Bahagya niya pang tinanggal ang coat para ipakita ang loob ng polo bago muling nakaaakit na tumingin sa lens.

His physique was breathtaking. His slight bulk and well-defined muscle cuts were in the right places. His flat stomach and the way his chiseled chest heaved made me want to drop everything and kiss him.

I didn't know how it happened, but the atmosphere immediately turned hotter. At least, for me. Sa bawat pose na ginagawa niya sa camera ay parang may kumakalabit sa puso ko. He was perfect... for me and my designs.

"Are you okay?" He went near me and brushed some strands of my hair. Sa lapit bamin ay lalo akong nakaramdam ng kakaiba. Jesus! I have to go home before it leads to something terrifying! "You're blushing."

Bahagya akong lumayo sa kanya at nag-iwas ng tingin. "Uh... puwede na 'to. Ilang pictures lang naman ang kailangan."

Dahil hawak ko ang camera ay lumapit ulit siya sa akin. He hugged me from behind. Habang hawak ko ang camera ay hinawakan niya rin 'yon para tingnan ang pictures niya. I was sure that my hands were trembling, especially when he rested his face on my nape.

I bit my lower lip to fight the urge to face him and kiss him. Ramdam ko ang bawat hinga niya... palalim nang palalim... pabigat nang pabigat.

"You're shaking," he whispered sensually. "Kinakabahan ka ba?"

Hindi ako nakasagot nang hilahin niya pa ako lalo para higpitan ang yakap. Sigurado akong kung hindi niya hawak ang camera ay nalaglag na 'yon sa kamay ko.

I licked my lower lip before shaking my head. I slowly pulled away to face him. Halos manlambot ako nang makita ang madilim niyang mata na nakatingin sa akin. At first, he was just looking intensely into my eyes, but his gaze went down to my lips.

I unconsciously bit it and licked it again.

He groaned and pulled me into a hug. mabilis ang paghinga niya at mahigpit ang kapit sa akin.

"R-Rouge." Lumayo ako nang bahagya sa kanya. I knew that this could lead to whatever I was thinking right now. I mean, yeah, we'd done things before. We explored each other's body... countless times, but it was different now. He'd grown so much over the years and I was kind of scared that he wouldn't... fit me.

My face heated up with my thoughts. You're very innocent, Debs!

"Can I kiss you?"

Napasinghap ako sa halos bulong na niyang tanong. My eyes widened a fraction, and I felt my lips part in surprise. He's gazing at me like he's intoxicated... drunk. I looked at his reddish lips with a subtle burning passion. My breath was becoming heavier with every passing second.

Dahan-dahan akong tumango at wala siyang inaksayang oras. Inisang hakbang niya ang distansya namin at marahan ngunit may diing hinila ang batok ko para mahalikan ako. His other hand caressed my cheeks with solicitude. Agad ding pumaikot ang kamay ko sa baywang niya para suportahan ang sarili.

At first, the kiss was shallow... as if he just wanted a taste of me. He lightly suckled on my lower lip before tilting his head to kiss me deeper. His tongue explored every side of my mouth... making me desire more.

Humigpit ang kapit ko sa kanya nang maging mapaghanap ang halik niya. He gently pushed me to the couch without breaking the kiss. Dahan-dahan niya akong inihiga roon bago bumaba ang halik niya sa panga ko... leeg ko...

He stopped a little to look at my surely pleased face. His eyes were full of extreme ardor and unadulterated lust.

"Can we do this?" he asked in a freaking husky voice, and right there, I knew that my sanity had left me. Kumapit ako sa braso niya at bahagyang itinaas ang ulo para patakan ng halik ang labi niya.

"I guess so..." I replied before pulling his nape to kiss him again. My desire to flee was gone, especially when his hand went up to my boobs and played with its crown.

I moaned in his mouth. After a few moments, he lifted his body lightly to remove my top. I was just watching his every movement. It was too hot and sensual... I can feel myself getting damp.

"Rouge!" I moaned his name when he took out my red lace brassiere and kissed my already taunted mounds. I held onto his hair, never knowing what to do. I wanted to pull his face out of my chest out of embarrassment, but my hands kept on pushing him, urging him more to kiss me there.

"Baby, don't clench on my clothes too much... baka masira mo," he whispered.

I groaned. "Fuck my designs," I uttered with urgency. I saw how his eyes turned a bit darker. Still, he carefully removed his messy coat and polo, as if scared that they might get ruined. His muscles followed his movements, and I had no choice but to wait and be amazed by God's given gift.

Without saying a word, he carried me to his room and put me at the edge of the bed. Tanging mabibigat na paghinga lang namin ang maririnig sa loob ng kwarto. I was shaking in anticipation while he looked composed, relaxed, and balanced. Ayokong humiga kaya itinukod ko ang siko sa kama para panoorin ang gagawin niya.

"Fuck!" I screamed when he swiftly removed my pants and dug a finger into my femininity. I was still wearing my panties but I was sure that he could feel my wetness!

Hindi ko magawang humiga. He was in between my thighs, looking sinfully handsome and wild. He was eyeing my womanhood with hunger.

God... we were doing it again. After so many years, I would taste the piece of heaven again.

Alam kong masyadong mabilis. Alam kong nagiging agresibo ulit kami. We were like oil and embers whenever our skins came into contact. We'd start a fire. We'd get hot. The tension between us was palpable. He was made for me, just as I was for him.

Doing this might come on too quickly. This might be a bit hasty.

But this time, I knew that whatever the consequences were, I could make it through. Basta kasama ko siya... basta kaming dalawa.

Tuluyan akong napahiga nang tanggalin niya ang natitirang saplot sa katawan ko. His finger was instantly replaced by his tongue. I was moaning and moaning. Hindi ko na alam kung saan pa ako kakapit sa ipinararamdam niya sa akin. His fingers mimicked his tongue, and I had to cover my mouth to stifle my screams. He kept on doing that until I sighed and almost fainted because of my release.

Hindi pa ako nakakabawi ay tinanggal niya ang suot niyang pantalon at agad na nagpakita ang gray niyang boxers. His proud armor was smack dab in the middle of it. I gulped, and with half-opened eyes, I felt him on top of me. He watched my pleased expression before kissing me passionately again. His left hand played with my chest, while the other went down to my damp womanhood once more.

"You're so turned on," he grunted while showering my neck with wet kisses.

My face heated. "I-ikaw din naman..."

He chuckled before thrusting two fingers inside me. I felt pain at first, but after some time, it was replaced by undeniable pleasure. He noticed that my expression changed, so he stopped again and held my waist, getting ready to penetrate my depths.

Pakiramdam ko ay may nahati sa akin nang dahan-dahan siyang umuulos. I closed my eyes tightly, and a tear escaped from my right eye.

"I'm sorry... I will make it up to you..." he uttered with concern but an uncontrollable passion.

He successfully entered me, and I felt like my entire world had shut down. It was so painful. I could feel him pulsating inside me, wanting so badly to thrust and move. He started rocking me slowly, whispering sweet things to me. His hand played with my mounds to distract me... and it was effective. I slightly met his thrusts, making him groan.

My soul totally left me when he pinned my hands-on top of me as he moved aggressively inside me. Dinig ko ang paggalaw ng kama sa bawat ulos niya sa akin. I opened my eyes, and I saw him watching me. Hindi ko matakpan ang bibig ko kaya kung ano-ano nang nasabi ko dahil sa halo-halong nararamdaman.

My boobs were moving as he slammed himself harder and faster. Bumaba ang halik niya sa dibdib ko habang patuloy sa paggalaw hanggang sa maramdaman ko ang pagpulupot ng puson ko.

I screamed too loud when I felt my release. He continued moving more assertively until he let out a low, raspy groan.

Agad akong nakatulog sa nangyari kahit naramdaman kong pinupunasan niya pa ako.

I woke up after a few minutes. Nakabalot na ako sa comforter habang nakaunan sa braso niya. I caught him watching me while I was in a deep slumber kaya bahagyang nag-init ang mukha ko.

"Reese..." he called out before I could close my eyes again.

"Hmm?"

He pulled me closer to him and sighed.

"Let's get married after graduation."