Vacation

    IT'S BEEN two days since I saw Zachariah's Instagram post. Until now, hindi pa rin mawala-wala sa isip ko kung bakit niya pinost ang mga pictures ko sa account niya.

Although hindi naman kita ang mukha ko doon, I'm sure it was me dahil iyon ang suot ko nang magswimming kami sa Baler!

When I clicked to open his new highlight, I immediately saw the pictures that he took when we were at Sabang Beach. Dalawa ang pictures ko kung saan nakasampa ako sa surfboard ko kaya hindi kita ang mukha.

On the fourth slide, I saw our feet in the sand and the silhouette we took on the shore because we thought it looked cool. He posted almost ten photos on his story na hindi man lang ako ni-tag! 

Khrizanta glanced at me when I took in a deep breath.

"What's the problem, babe?" She asked.

Nagdadalawang isip ako kung sasabihin ko ba o hindi, but in the end sinabi ko pa rin sa kanya.

"May tanong ako,"

"Yeah? Ask away, babe."

"Is it normal that your bedmate posts you on his socials?" Tanong ko.

Her eyes narrowed at me. "Why are you asking? Do you have a bedmate now?"

Maagap akong umiling, kinabahan. "Wala! N-Nagtatanong lang ako kasi pinost si Kate ng ka-fubu niya," I reasoned out.

Sorry, Kate!

"Well, it depends. What kind of pictures ba 'yong pinost ng bedmate niya? Do they have a rule that they can't post each other on socials? But if I am in her situation, I'll assume that the guy likes me. And I need to talk to him as soon as possible para hindi na lumalim pa kung ano man 'yong hindi dapat lumalim."

Napalunok naman ako, mas naguluhan.

"W-What if friends na sila bago pa sila maging Fubu?"

She gasped. "Eh?! So, they're friends?"

I nod. "Oo,"

She shrugged. "Hmm... Then, maybe it's normal for them since they were friends before they became bedmates. Saka, it depends pa rin naman kung anong klaseng pictures, and if it's violating their rules."

Napatango na lang ako at nagpatuloy na ulit sa pag-aayos ng mga gamit na dadalhin ko bukas sa pag-alis namin papunta sa Zambales.

"I BROUGHT my other neck pillow for you, Ate!" I smiled when Duke handed me a red neck pillow.

Today is the day na pupunta kami sa Zambales para sa aming camping trip. Nakasakay na kami sa sasakyan na pagmamay-ari ni Dustin. Sa tabi ko nakaupo sina Duke at Khrizanta, habang si Hazel ay mag-isa sa likod dahil nakahiga siya doon.

"You guys can sleep since ilang oras naman ang byahe," sabi ni Dustin, he's the one driving the car.

Nang magsimulang umandar ang sasakyan ay nagdadaldalan pa kami nina Khrizanta at Duke hanggang sa nakatulog na kami pare-pareho. Hindi ko alam kung ilang oras ba ako nakatulog basta ang alam ko, naramdaman ko na lang na may umaalog sa balikat ko.

"Wake up,"

I slowly opened my eyes at nabigla nang makitang si Dwight na pala ang katabi ko at hindi si Duke. I pushed his face in panic!

"S-Sorry," sabi ko at nahiya nang makitang medyo lukot ang isang parte ng damit niya.

"Nasa labas na sila. Let's go," Iyon lang ang sinabi niya at nauna nang lumabas.

Kinusot-kusot ko muna ang mga mata ko bago lumabas ng sasakyan at tumulong sa pagbubuhat ng mga gamit. Kompleto ang mga gamit namin, may mga tent, cooler, pagkain at etc.

Nang makahanap na kami ng magandang pwesto para sa mga gamit namin, dumiretso na kami sa banyo para magpalit. I'm now wearing a white one-piece swimsuit with holes in my stomach part, making my boobs and curves emphasize more. Both Khriz and Hazel are wearing two-piece bikinis.

"You're on fire!" Hazel complimented me as he examined me from head to toe.

"I agreed," Khrizanta winked at me.

I shook my head, smiling. "Saan mo nabili 'yang bikini mo, Hazel?"

Hazel's reaction became vibrant. "I made this! I also made Ate Khriz's bikini. Omg?! I want to make you a bikini, too!" she shrieked.

"Talaga?"

"Yes! Gagawan kita ng bikini, and I'll give it to you next week!"

"Make her a string bikini, Haze," Khriz suggested, which made Hazel keener.

Later that night, Dustin made a bonfire. Habang kami naman nina Hazel, Khrizanta, Duke, at Dwight ang mga nagtayo sa mga camping tent namin. The Altamirano's bought four tents. Napunta sa aming mga girls ang pinakamalaking camping tent, which fits up to five people. Habang solo naman ang mga boys.

Nakaupo kami ngayon sa buhanginan, nakapaligid kami sa bonfire na ginawa ni Dustin kanina. Mabuti na lang talaga at nakasuot na ako ngayon ng longsleeves dahil malamig na ang simoy ng hangin.

"Let's barbecue some marshmallows!" Hazel excitedly babbled, habang winawagayway ang dalawang supot ng marshmallows.

"Tusukin muna natin sa barbecue stick," sabi ko.

Duke was holding a dslr camera, nangunguha ng litrato kaya nag-iingat ako sa mga kilos ko at baka makuhanan ako sa panget na angulo.

"Smile, Altamendoza squad!" Duke took a group photo and solo photos of each one of us.

Umalis saglit sina Dwight at Dustin at nang bumalik sila'y may bitbit na silang mga bote ng alak. Binigyan nila kami ng tig-iisang bote ng alak.

"Let's play a game!" Khrizanta suggested, habang hawak ang pork barbecue na inihaw namin kanina.

"What kind of game?"

"Never Have I Ever! Kung sino ang pinakamaraming naibabang daliri, need to face a consequence!"

"Sounds fun!"

Lahat kami sumang-ayon sa sinabing laro ni Khriz. Hindi ko maiwasan na hindi kabahan dahil baka mahirap ang mga itatanong nila. I nervously sip on my drink.

"Never have I ever had sex in the car," sambit ni Dustin, nakangisi pa ang loko.

Khriz scoffed bago nagbaba ng isang daliri. Of course, Dustin bent down his finger. Bahagyang umawang ang labi ko nang makitang nagbaba rin ng daliri si Dwight. Hindi ko expect, 'to!

"Never have I ever stole a kiss from someone," sambit ni Duke, natatawa.

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang magbaba ng daliri si Hazel. Eksahedera naman na suminghap si Khrizanta.

"Hazel?! When was this?! Sino?"

Even it's dark, kitang-kita pa rin ang pamumula ng magkabilang pisngi ni Hazel. "It was last semester, okay? I stole a kiss from my crush who rejected me," her voice is full of bitterness.

Khriz covers her mouth, chuckling. "Does your dad and Tita Hannah know about this?"

"Hell no!" Maagap na sagot ni Hazel, nagtawanan kami.

"It's my turn! Never have I ever had a crush on my cousin's best friend!" Khrizanta smirked.

Sabay na tumawa ng malakas sina Dustin at Khriz nang makitang dahan-dahan ibinaba nina Dwight at Duke ang mga daliri nila. Magkapatid nga sila, hehe!

"It's Dahlia, right? My Best friend?" Pang-uusisa ni Hazel kay Duke.

Duke shyly nodded. "Yeah, I used to,"

Dustin looked at his brother, Dwight. "Ikaw kuya, sino?" Tumatawang pang-aasar ni Dustin.

Sinamaan siya ng tingin ni Dwight kaya tumatawang sinarado ni Dustin ang bibig. Nakangiti lang ako habang pinapanood silang mag-asarang magkapatid. When it was my turn, nagseryoso na ulit sila.

"Never have I ever cheated on a test or exam," sambit ko.

Nagtawanan kami nang sabay-sabay kaming nagbaba ng daliri.

"Never have I ever had sex in a public place," sambit ni Dustin.

"Damn, Dustin!" Khriz cussed and bent her finger down. Dustin did the same.

"Never have I ever slept with someone whose name I don't know," Khriz fired back.

Mabilis na nagbaba ng daliri si Dustin, which made Khrizanta smirked.

"Never have I ever lied about leaving the club early," sambit ni Dwight.

Bigla akong naubo sa sinabi ni Dwight kaya sabay-sabay silang napalingon sa akin. Khriz arched her brows at me.

"Ariella?!" Khriz's mouth was agape when I bent my finger down. Dustin and Duke also bent down their fingers.

"I-Isang beses lang," sabi ko, nakangiwi.

Khriz scoffed.

"Never have I ever had an one night stand!"

"Hazel, ano ba 'yan!" reklamo ni Khriz dahil isa na lang ang natitirang daliri niya.

Tumatawang ibinaba ni Dustin ang daliri. "I'm in," he said, sarcastically.

"Never have I ever had a friend with benefits," sambit ni Dwight.

Nasamid ako sa iniinom ko, natapunan ang suot kong longsleeves. Sabay na nagbaba ng daliri sina Dustin at Khriz. Silang dalawa talaga ang lugi sa larong 'to. At syempre, hindi ako nagbaba!

Kapag nagbaba ako ng daliri, they will know, and that means I violated the rules.

"Never have I ever googled sex positions!" sambit ko, wala ng maisip na itanong.

Hazel, Duke, and I bent down our fingers. Mabilis akong inasar ni Khriz, at gano'n rin si Dustin sa kapatid niya. Mas naunang naubos ang daliri ni Dustin kaya siya ang gagawa ng dare.

"I will do the dare!" Malakas ang loob na sabi ni Dustin.

"Go swim..." sambit ni Dwight.

Dustin boastfully stood up and removed his shirt. "Easy, bro."

"On the sand..." Dwight muttered, making us die in laughter when Dustin paddled on the sand.

Kinabukasan, kumain kami sa restaurant ng beach resort. Pagkatapos namin kumain ay nagswimming ulit kami sa dagat at tumambay sa hammock. Hapon nang umalis kami sa resort para bumalik sa Manila.

I GROANED in annoyance when I felt a continuous vibration on my side. Pikit mata kong kinapkap ang bagay na iyon at nang magtagumpay ay hindi ako nagdalawang-isip na patayin ang tawag. Istorbo, 'eh!

My eyebrows furrowed when I felt the vibration again. "Hello?! Sino ba ito?! Natutulog iyong tao—"

"Wake up, Sleeping beauty,"

My eyes widened, and my lips agape when I heard the other person on the line speak. That voice...

Bahagya kong inilayo ang cellphone sa akin at tinignan ang screen ng phone. Si Zach nga! "Hello? Oh, napatawag ka?" Mahinhin na sabi ko.

I bit my lips when he let out a sexy laugh on the other line. "Damn, That sexy voice," he answered instead. "Labas ka. I'm outside your apartment,"

Mabilis nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa gulat. Dali-dali akong umalis ng kama at sinilip si Khrizanta, nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang makitang natutulog pa siya.

Wala na akong oras na mag-ayos kaya ginawa ko na lang na messy bun ang buhok ko at isang mabilisang hilamos sa mukha na lang ang ginawa ko bago lumabas. As I opened the gate, nakita ko na kaagad siya. He was leaning on his white Ferrari, wearing a grayish hoodie, and black pants.

He smiled at me and gestured me to come near. Nang medyo malapit na ako ay humakbang siya papunta sa akin at binalot kaagad ako sa mga braso niya. Mabilis na nanuot sa ilong ko ang mabangong amoy niya.

"I miss you," he whispered, planting a kiss on the top of my head.

"Uh, good morning?" Patanong na sabi ko.

He looked at me, chuckling. "You don't miss me?" he asked sullenly.

I bit the inside of my cheeks, stifling a smile. "Namiss kita,"

"I know," mayabang na sabi niya.

"Feeling ka," sabi ko.

"Feeling ka," he mimicked me, hinampas ko naman siya kaagad dahil ginaya niya ang boses ko.

He chuckled and quickly kissed me on the lips.

"Ano pa lang ginagawa mo dito? Hindi ka nagtext na pupunta ka," Tanong ko habang nakatingala sa kanya.

"Surprise," he playfully said.

Napahawak ako sa dibdib at nagkunwaring nagulat. "Ay, nagulat ako!" I said, sarcastically. He shakes his head, chuckling at my response. "Uy, bakit nga?" Tanong ko ulit.

"Well, I want to let you know that our flight is today,"

My eyebrows knitted in confusion. "F-Flight?"

"Yes, In palawan."

I gasped. "Ngayon?! Akala ko sa sabado pa? Hindi pa ako nakapagpaalam kina mama," sabi ko at kinagat ang daliri ko.

"I already did,"

"Huh?"

"Nagpaalam na ako kahapon. I went to your house yesterday after our plane landed from Finland, and your mom gave me a go signal." He explained, scratching the back of his head.

Napanganga ako, at hinampas siya. "Hindi mo man lang ako sinabihan!"

He grinned. "Surprise nga, diba?"

Napairap ako, nakangiti. "Ilang araw tayo sa Palawan?"

"3 days,"

"Talaga?"

"Talagang-talaga," he said. "I already booked our hotel, Including the meals, and the activities we will have for the whole three days." I felt him stiffen when I enveloped my arms around him.

Nagsuot lang ako ng denim jeans at purple crop-top na hoodie jacket, tapos sneakers. Zach is wearing his usual get-up— a pair of black trousers, and a blue button-down shirt. The only accessories he has are his wristwatch and silver chain necklace.

"Are you excited to ride a plane?" Tanong niya as we headed to the airport.

Parang bata akong tumango. "Oo naman! Excited rin ako sa mga activities at sa mga pagkain na kakainin natin!"

He chuckled and ruffled my hair. "So adorable," he whispered.

I glanced at Zach as he grabbed my hand as the plane started to take off. Namamangha ako sa bawat ulap na nilalagpasan namin. Zach took his phone out of his pocket and focused it on me.

"Miss Ma'am, smile. I'll take a photo of you." He offered, and I quickly bounced my head.

I smiled and pointed to the window beside me. He handed me his phone after taking two shots.

"Huwag mo ipopost 'yan at kakaltukan kita," I warned him, and he just grinned as an answer.

Mabilis lang ang naging byahe namin. Literal na lumilipad ang isip at katawan ko habang nakasakay kami ng eroplano. It felt so good above the ground, feeling ko isa akong malayang ibon na nakawala sa hawla. 

Hatak-hatak ko ang maliit kong maleta habang naglalakad kami palabas ng airport. Sinalubong kami ng isang puting van mula sa isang resort kung saan nagbook si Zach. Upon arrival at the port, we transferred to the boat papunta sa island kung saan nandoon 'yong beach resort na pupuntahan namin.

PAGKARATING namin sa bukana ng hotel ay sinalubong kaagad kami ng mga staffs. Nakahelera silang lahat habang may ngiti sa labi. Lumapit sa amin 'yong isang staff at sinabitan kami ng blue hawaiian necklace.

"Good Afternoon, Sir and Ma'am!" The receptionist greeted us.

Tipid akong ngumiti at hinayaan na si Zachariah na ang kumausap sa kanya dahil siya naman ang nagbook dito. Nang matapos sila mag-usap ay sumakay na kami sa elevator.

Tumaas kaagad ang kilay ko pagkapasok sa loob ng suite namin. "Magkano booked mo dito?" Tanong ko at nagsimulang mag-room tour.

"It's affordable,"

Pumasok ako sa banyo at namangha agad sa itsura. I turned at him and pointed to the jacuzzi. "Ganito ba ang affordable sayo? May sariling Jacuzzi sa loob ng bathroom?" Tumingala ako at tinuro ang chandelier. "May chandelier pa," sabi ko.

I heard him sighed, scratching his brows. "It's affordable,"

"Magkano nga?"

Lumabas ako sa bathroom, sumunod naman siya kaagad sa akin. I examined every corner of the room, lahat ng mga nakikita ko ay mukhang mamahalin! Hindi ako naniniwalang 'Affordable' 'to.

He cleared his throat. "Don't worry, They gave me a discount,"

"Discount?"

He bit his lips, hesitating to answer. "M-My dad used to work in this hotel before,"

"Talaga?"

"Yeah," He merely shrugged.

Nagpalit na ako into swimwear— Brown criss-cross halter bikini style ang pinili kong suotin. The bikini is too sexy for me, especially the bottoms, because it only covers half of my ass, but it flaunts and highlights all of my curves, mainly my boobs.

Dalawa ang ginawang bikini ni Hazel para sa'kin, parehong two-piece bikini pero magkaiba ang mga kulay at design. I'm so proud of her because she designed the bikini itself. I fixed my hair in a bun to free my face from getting covered.

Pagkalabas ko ng banyo ay tumambad sa akin ang nakaupong si Zach sa kama. Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa akin. His gaze went from my face down to my body, making me sheepish a bit.

Nag-tagal ang tingin niya sa katawan ko bago siya nag-iwas ng tingin. My eyebrows rumpled when he took out a deep sigh. He went towards me and embraced me, which made me stiffen.

"Zach..." I called his name.

"Who made that bikini?" he asked. "The fabric looks so thin," he muttered, but it still reached my hearings.

"Si Hazel,"

Bahagya siyang humiwalay sa'kin, pinakatitigan ako. "Dwight's cousin?"

Tumango naman ako. "Oo,"

He cocked his head to the side, he stilled, parang may malalim na iniisip. "I-I don't wanna swim anymore. Let's just stay here," he spoke after being silent for a beat.

"Ano? Sayang naman 'yong nagastos mo kung hindi tayo magsiswimming,"

He scowled. "Let's just stay here," he sounded desperate.

Umiling ako. "Gusto kong lumabas at lumangoy, 'eh."

Bagsak ang balikat niyang dumiretso sa banyo para magbihis. Hindi nagtagal at lumabas na rin si Zach sa banyo. Nalaglag ang panga ko nang makita ang ayos niya.

He's wearing a white collar printed button-down shirt and a pair of blue board shorts. Hindi nakabutones ang damit niya kaya kitang-kita ang perpektong katawan niya. Namumutok ang biceps niya sa suot na damit.

Mukhang ayoko na rin lumabas ng hotel room, ah!

HINDI ko na kailangan sabihan siya na kuhanan ako ng pictures dahil siya na mismo ang nagkusang picturan ako. Just like before, he directed some pose for me, pinagtitinginan tuloy kami.

"You're doing a good job, beautiful," he said when I tried to smile at the camera.

Ramdam ko ang bahagyang pag-iinit ng mga pisngi ko dahil sa sinabi niya. Natawa siya at lumapit sa akin para ipakita 'yong mga pictures ko. As usual, lahat ng mga pictures na kinuha niya ay magaganda.

After taking several photos, I decided to swim habang hindi pa dumidilim at lumalamig ang tubig. Hindi na ako nagdalawang-isip na alisin ang suot kong short, exposing my bikini.

"Zachariah, swimming na tayo!" I waved both of my hands in front of him.

His lips curled before he put his phone down and removed his shirt so he could join me. I shrieked when Zach caught me on my waist at dinala sa mas malalim na parte ng tubig. My hands instantly wrapped around his nape.

"Z-Zach, malalim na masyado!" I said in a high pitched.

He just chuckled, and pulled me closer. Mas hinigpitan ko pa ang pagkakakapit ko sa leeg niya, causing him to strangle. Siniksik niya ang mukha sa leeg ko, habang nakatingin sa papalubog na araw.

The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm red-orange tinge to the sky. The way the light disperses itself over the water, the fluffy white clouds over the sun are now tinted in red.

"Ang ganda," I murmured, enchanted by the setting sun.

"Yes, you are pretty," he whispered, making me glance at him.

My lips slightly parted when I saw him staring at me instead of the sunset. Malalim ang paraan ng pagtitig niya sa akin, sa sobrang lalim ay nahihirapan akong sisirin. I instantly shut my eyes when he tilted his head and kissed me.

It lasted for a minute before he let go of my lips. He brushes the side of my lips while staring directly at my eyes. "Sunset is beautiful, but I can't stop looking at you," he muttered.

I ALMOST couldn't sleep because of what happened yesterday when we watched the sunset. Ilang oras lang ang naging tulog ko dahil masyadong ginulo ni Zachariah ang utak ko. Kailangan pala namin mag-ayos ng maaga dahil mag island hopping kami. 

I wore a floral blue triangle two-piece bikini na pinatungan ko ng isang white off-shoulder eyelet dress na umaabot hanggang sa tuhod ko. Hindi na ako nag-apply ng makapal na make up at tanging highlight, cheektint at liptint lang ang nilagay ko sa mukha ko. Zach looks blazing hot with his summer outfit— white printed board shorts and a light blue button-down polo. May suot siyang necklace at sunglasses.

"Be careful, Milady," Inalalayan ako ni Zach paakyat sa bangka.

Marami kaming kasamang foreigners na halos napalingon nang dumaan si Zach upang makaupo kami. Tipid akong ngumiti nang makita ang dalawang foreigner na nasa harapan namin, nakatingin.

"Hi," They both greeted, smiling. "Are you single—"

Napatingin ako kay Zach nang mabilis niyang pinulupot ang kamay sa baywang ko.

"I have a girlfriend, Miss." Zach pointed at me and smiled at them apologetically.

Kailan pa naging girlfriend ang fubu?!

Mahinang natawa iyong isang babae at lumingon sa akin.

"My bad, but I wasn't asking about you. I'm asking the girl next to you, which I didn't know that she's your girlfriend,"

Nagkatinginan kami ni Zach. Ako?! Bakit ako?

They both smiled, chuckling at our reaction. "We're both bisexual,"

"And you caught our attention," dagdag pa nila.

"T-Thank you," nahihiyang sambit ko.

Nang makarating kami sa unang island ay narinig ko ang malalim na pagbuntong hininga ni Zach.

"I think I need to buy you a jacket," he whispered.

"Bakit?" Tanong ko, nagtataka.

"Because you can pull both genders. I thought it was me they like," he said, eyebrows furrowed.

Hindi ko napigilan ang hindi matawa. "Akala ko rin," sabi ko.

PAGKAUWI namin sa suite, bininyagan agad namin ni Zach 'yong jacuzzi na hindi namin nagawa kahapon. I was bent over on the jacuzzi, and both of my hands are grasping the shell of it while he was thrusting behind me.

"Oh! Zach!" My eyes rolled back, and my toes curled when I reached my second release. But knowing Zach, two rounds are not enough for him.

"Ohh! Fuck!" He groaned before he slapped my ass. He then pulled out and plunged himself inside me again.

Nang matapos kami sa 'extreme activity' namin sa Jacuzzi ay bagsak kaming pareho sa kama.

ON OUR last day in Palawan, we went scuba-diving, and parasailing. Pagkatapos ng mga water activities ay pumunta naman kami sa bayan para makabili ng mga pasalubong. Before returning to our suite, bumili na kaagad kami ng pagkain.

Zach and I decided to have dinner on the beachfront. May nakalatag na malaking tela sa puting buhangin kung saan nakalatag ang mga binili naming pagkain kanina.

The blue sky is completely dark and dotted with countless small stars. While the moon illuminated the deep blue sea. Dahil halos wala ng tao sa tabing dagat, tanging tunog na lang ng alon ang naririnig namin. Medyo malamig na ang simoy ng hangin at humahampas na ang mga puno dahil sa hangin kaya pati ang buhok ko ay nahahampas na rin.

"Your hair doesn't taste good," napalingon ako kay Zach at nagulat nang makitang nakakain na pala niya ang dulo ng buhok ko.

I chuckled, removing the hair on his face. "Sorry,"

His lips twitched. "Let me fix it," he offered and started to fix my hair.

Nang matapos siya sa pag-aayos sa buhok ko ay natahimik na ulit kami. Hindi ako sanay ng ganito! Pakiramdam ko ikamamatay ko kapag hindi ako nagsalita.

Tumikhim ako para makuha ang atensyon niya. He shifted his gaze at me, naghihintay sa sasabihin ko.

"Let's ask each other a question," sabi ko para may mapag-usapan kami.

Mabilis naman siyang tumango. "Sure,"

"May balak ka bang gumawa ng sarili mong firm sa future?" Tanong ko.

Nag-isip muna siya bago sumagot. "Yeah, I'm planning to establish my own Architecture Firm in the future," he said.

"Pwede ka rin ba magtayo ng construction company?"

His eyebrows knitted, thinking. "Pwede naman,"

I nodded with a Duchenne smile. "Kung ako sayo ZDS Buildings & Structures ang ipangalan mo sa future company mo," sabi ko. "That's the acronym of your name, Zachariah Duane Silvestre."

He smiled and ruffled my hair. "I'll remember that,"

"What did you think of me when you first met me?" Tanong ko, hindi na nakapagpigil.

He instantly smiled when he heard my question. "You're riotous. A stranger who suddenly got into my car and asked me to get her home," he answered, shaking his head while chuckling.

Napasinghap ako.

"Grabe ka naman sa riotous!" sabi ko, nakasimangot. "Ang ganda ng first impression ko sayo tapos ikaw ganyan?" I said, almost pouting.

He bit the inside of his cheeks, stifling a smile. "What's your first impression about me?" he asked, nakataas ang kilay.

"Ano pa ba? Edi gwapo!" bulaslas ko.

An amusement glimmered in his eyes. He bit his lips and stifle a smile, but he failed. "I'm fluttered. Thank you," mayabang na sabi niya.

Napairap ako at hinampas siya sa hita na ikinatawa niya. Palagi na lang niya akong tinatawanan kapag magkasama kami. I feel like I look like a freaking clown!

"Did you enjoy our stay here?" he asked after a few seconds.

Tumango ako. "O-Oo naman. Kung bibigyan man ulit ako ng pagkakataong ulitin lahat ng 'to, ikaw pa rin ang pipiliin kong makasama," walang prenong sabi ko.

His lips curved into a smile. "This vacation wouldn't be fun if you weren't with me." He licked his lips before holding my hand and intertwined it with his.

Ramdam ko ang pagbilis ng tibok ng puso ko kaya nag-iwas ako ng tingin. Tumingin na lang ako sa itim na ulap at napangiti nang makita ang bilog na buwan. It's a beautiful and delightful sight to behold. The water from the beach had an instant mirror because of the moon.

"The moon is beautiful, isn't it?" he whispered, making me glance at him. Napalunok ako sa paraan ng pagtitig niya, It was intense and I felt like I'm drowning.

Tumango ako, pinapakalma ang puso. "Sobra,"

Isang nakakabinging katahimikan ang bumalot sa amin. Tumikhim ako at naglakas loob na magtanong ulit.

"What's your favorite memories of us?" Tanong ko pagkaraan ng ilang segundo.

Ako kasi lahat.

"Everything," he whispered before he cupped my face with his hands and leaned closer to kiss my lips.

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