"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown."
–H. P. Lovecraft

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Halos isang araw pa lang ang nakalilipas nang huling nakita ni Wross si Sheika at parang ang tagal na niya itong hinihintay. Hinahanap-hanap na niya ito. They have been together for a very long time. Wross almost forgot about the funeral he was planning because they got too cozy. Ang tumatakbo na lang sa isip niya ay ang makasama si Sheika at gawin ang lahat ng mga bagay na makapagpapasaya sa kanilang dalawa habang may oras pa siya. He realized what's very important is now, before he regrets it all.

Halos wala nang ilang ang maaaring pumagitna sa kanila. Sheika would always steal him kisses, lay hands on him, and give him hugs whenever she felt like it. At kailanman ay hindi na ito naging balakid upang mailang sila sa isa't isa. Hatid-sundo na rin ito ni Wross. Madalas na siyang matungo sa bahay nina Sheika upang maglibang, manood ng mga pelikula at panoorin itong magtugtog ng gitara sa harapan niya. They relished each and every moment they had.

Today is Wross' birthday, July 7, 2018 and it was the day of Sheika's live show performance as well. Nagkasabay pa ang magkaibang mahalagang okasyon para kay Sheika sa iisang araw.

Wross understands that Sheika is making him go to their performance even though he knows he won't be able to handle the crowd. Kung iilan ay tiyak kakayanin niya, subalit ang makisama sa ganoong karaming tao? Hindi niya alam. There's still something holding him back.

"Look, Wross, this is so beautiful!" manghang puri ni Sheika nang ipakita na sa kanila ang kinalabasan ng kabaong na dinesenyo ni Wross para sa nalalapit niyang libing. Maging siya ay nakaramdam ng pinaghalong mangha at kaba dahil ngayon ay mahahawakan na niya mismo ang kabaong na noon ay nasa imahinasyon lang biya at ginuhit sa isang blangkong papel. Mula sa porma, dating at kulay, kuhang-kuha ang lahat ng iyon.

They then pay the funeral package in addition to the earlier installment. Mabait ang Uncle Roman ni Connie dahil ang lahat ng mga nasa plano ni Wross ay sinunod nito, kaya ay ganoon-ganoon na lang ang sayang nadarama niya... ngunit mayroon pa rin siya kaunting kaba sa kanyang puso.

Maraming naging pagbabago mula sa mga nauna niyang plano, halos lahat ng pinalitan niya ay ito namang dagdag ni Sheika, saka nito ipaliliwanag iyon sa kanya kung bakit dapat niya iyong sang-ayunan. Kalauna'y ang mga mungkahi't paliwanag nito ay nagustuhan na rin niya.

Hindi na rin gaanong naging mailap si Wross kahit pa nar'yan ang kabigan ni Sheika na si Connie. Mabait naman ito, mali lang siguro ang naging impression niya rito noong una. It's just her face, as if Connie is the type of person who will judge him based on his appearance and intrude into his personal life. Iyon pa naman ang pinakaaayaw niya sa lahat.

Wross drove Sheika to their house for her to prepare for the live show. As he's waiting inside his car, he noticed a hairbrush underneath the passenger's seat and he knows that it was Sheika's. Mukhang nailaglag nito iyon at nang damputin ito ni Wross ay ipinagtaka niya kung bakit ganoon karami ang buhok na nakapulupot sa brush. It was not just some hair fall, it's a lot of hair tangled there.

Nag-angat ng tingin si Wross sa bintana nang dumating si Sheika na kalalabas lang ng bahay nila. She wore a plain white uniform for the performance. Wross immediately hide the hair brush.

Lumabas siya at binuhat ni Wross ang gitara nitong dala saka sila sabay na pumasok ng kotse. Napapansin din niya ang mga labi nitong namumutla. Hindi niya alam kung pagod ba ito o walang tulog, dahil kapansin-pansin sa mukha nitong tila ba wala itong pahinga.

"Wross, okay lang sa akin kung ayaw mong sumama dahil maraming tao. Maiintindihan ko," Sheika said, giving him a light smile.

"I sincerely apologize, Sheika. I understand that this is a special event that you asked me to attend for you, but... I just can't go out with so many people around. Alam mo namang—"

Ginagap nito ang kamay niya. "Wross, naiintindihan ko. We can't spend your birthday so much, because of this live show. Kung gusto mo hindi na ako tutuloy para magsama na lang tayong dalawa at i-celebrate natin ang birthday mo." Tila nag-aalangan na tuloy si Sheika dahil tinitimbang na nito kung sino ang mas importante ngayon.

"Iyan ang huwag mong gagawin. Attend the show, you put in so much time in rehearsals... don't just squander it because of me. Kahit na birthday ko pa, dapat mas maging matimbang pa rin ang performance ninyo para sa 'yo. Sayang naman ang mga oras na ginugol mo sa halos araw-araw ninyong rehearsals. Marami pa namang araw, doon na lang tayo mag-celebrate ng birthday ko."

Gabi magsisimula ang show at halos dapit-hapon na. May natitira pa silang oras upang palakasin ni Wross ang loob ni Sheika dahil nagsisimula na itong kabahan sa papalapit na performance.

Alas sais pasado ng gabi nang makarating sila sa Philharmonique Music Academy. Wross parked his car and nearly drew back when he tried to get out. Dumarami na kasi ang tao sa parking area kung saan sila naroroon, tila ba biglang ayaw na niyang bumaba.

Nagpigil tuloy siya at nailang upang samahan si Sheika.

Maraming tao ang sumalubong sa kanila doon pa lang at hindi na siya gaanong komportable. Paano na lang kung naroroon pa siya sa pinaka-venue ng show? Gusto na lang niyang agad na lumayo at mapag-isa.

Sheika looked at him straight in the eyes. "Hindi na ba kita mapipilit, Wross. Ayaw mo ba talagang panoorin ako?" huling tanong nito.

Palinga-linga siya at sinuri ang paligid. Hinawakan niya nang mahigpit ang kamay ni Sheika. Lumingon siya sa main gate mula sa parking area kung nasaan sila at halos dagsa na ang mga taong nagdadatingan upang manood. "I'm really sorry... I just can't." Umiling-iling siya.

Huminga si Sheika nang malalim at tila nakapagdesisyon ng kung ano. "Siguro marami pa namang pagkakataon na makakatugtog ako, pero ikaw, minsan na lang kitang makakasama. So, hindi na lang ako tutugtog..." she finally said putting the guitar at the backseat.

"Do not do this, Sheika. Don't waste this opportunity. Pumasok ka na sa loob ng campus at baka hinihintay ka na nila—"

Umiling ito at humalukipkip. Iyon ang pamamaraan nito upang hindi na siya mapilit sa kahit na anong sabihin ni Wross. "Ayoko nang tumugtog. Umalis na tayo rito."

Ayaw nang lumabas ni Sheika ng kotse. Alam ni Wross na kapag nagkakaganoon na ito, buo na ang desisyon nito.

"What were you thinking? Pumasok ka na sa loob ng school, malapit nang magsimula ang live band show ninyo," sabi ni Wross.

Sheika looked at the night sky in an open car window. "Ayoko nang tumugtog," pagmamaktol nito. "Nawalan na ako nang gana, birthday mo ngayon, wala pa akong regalo 'tapos wala pang maayos na celebration? Hindi ako makapapayag. Mas 'di hamak na mas importante ka naman kaysa roon," she said with pouted lips and crossed arms.

"Seryoso ka ba? Sayang naman—"

"Drive."

"Saan naman tayo pupunta?"

"Anywhere except here."

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"Sementeryo? Ano namang gagawin natin dito?" nagtatakang tanong ni Wross nang i-park niya ang kotse sa North Hill Cemetery's entrance.

Sheika entered the cemetery without any hesitation after grabbing the blanket they had brought with them when they went to the large park. Medyo nag-aalangan lang si Wross dahil iyon ang unang beses na magpupunta siya sa sementeryo ng gabi. His body is suddenly filled with a creepy sensation.

Madilim at malamig ang simoy ng hangin, walang tao, tahimik, 'tapos panay puntod pa ng mga inilibing na tao ang nadaraanan nila sa kanilang paglalakad.

What the hell was she thinking?

"Sheika, sigurado ka ba rito?" tanong ni Wross at palinga-linga sa paligid habang sinusundan niya ito na tinutumbok ang wide cemetery lawn.

Sa totoo lang, kanina pa siya kinikilabutan sa tahimik na paligid. Nababahala siyang palingon-lingon at hindi mapakali.

Mayamaya'y tumigil si Sheika at nilatag nito ang blanket sa damuhan. She pointed upward at the starry night sky and said, "Look at the moon! It shines so beautifully bright."

While the stars are sparkling, the moon's somewhat silvery bright glow which really caught their attention.

Naupo na si Sheika sa malambot na blanket habang pinagmamasdan ang liwanag ng buwan. She's really been interested on something like it. Madali talaga itong maka-appreciate ng mga bagay-bagay.

The moon is mesmerizing in its brilliant full.

"Dada and I used to moongaze before." Saka ito humiga roon habang pinagmamasdan ito ni Wross. "We are very familiar with stargazing, connecting constellations, and viewing the sun as it sets, but we consistently overlook the moon, which will serve as the night sky's sun. Ang panoorin ang napakagandang buwan sa gabi ay hindi gaanong masakit sa mata, hindi tulad ng araw sa umaga. We'll either stay up until dawn or watch the moon make its full circle tonight," Sheika said and turned his head to face Wross. "Mayroon akong bagay na gusto kong gawin mo. Stare at the moon and get familiarized to how it brightens before your very eyes. Let's see how it affects your night vision. Next, close your left eye for about 40 seconds. Then, do the same on the other side for three rounds."

Kung paano ipinaliwanag ni Sheika ang bagay na iyon ay ito namang sinunod niya. Tinakpan niya ang kanyang kaliwang mata gamit ang palad sa loob ng apatnapung segundo at inulit naman sa kabila.

And Wross was quite impressed with the outcome.

The moon appeared even larger and much brighter in his eyes than it usually does, as if by magic. Since the moon doesn't shine as brightly all the time as the sun, the moonlight it cast in one's eyes was somehow bearable.

"How did you know that?" tanong ni Wross dito at ilang beses niyang pinaulit-ulit iyon na ikinamangha niya.

Basically, it's a contest between the moon, its brightness, and how one's eyes perceived it.

Sheika told him, "Dada taught me about this discovery when I was young, while we were lying on the roof of our house, staring at the night sky."

Wross didn't know Sheika had the knowledge and discovery about it. Iyong napakasimpleng bagay lang, ngunit naroroon pa rin iyon ng satisfaction, saya at pagkamanghang naidudulot nito. It's as though a comprehensive guide to moongazing.

"Kapag umalis ka na... iisipin ko na lang na lumipat ka lang doon," saad nito at itinuro ang maliwanag na buwan sa madilim na langit. "Alam kong malayo ang pagitan ng mundo at ng buwan, pero at least alam ko sa sarili kong naroroon ka lang at binabantayan ako."

Napasulyap si Wross dito nang banggitin ni Sheika ang tungkol sa bagay na iyon. The moon glow above helped him see her face clearly enough.

"Sino ba'ng may sabing aalis ako?"

Agad itong napalingon sa kanya. She smirked at him, but her lips were pursed in a sad smile. Wross felt it.

"Okay lang naman, matatanggap ko kahit iiwan mo na ako. You are the best person I have ever met, and I will always remember you and the adventures we have had together. Mami-miss ko ang pagiging masungit mo, pati na ang pagiging suplado at seryoso ng mukha mo. Mami-miss ko 'yang malaking mong jacket, 'yang hood na palaging nakapatong sa ulo mo pati na 'yang pagkatahimik mo. Mami-miss kita, Wross... sobra," pagtatapat ni Sheika sa kanya at naririnig niya ang paghikbi-hikbi nito.

He cupped her face. "Hey, don't cry. Ito ba ang gusto mong celebration para sa birthday ko? Ang maging malungkot ka?"

Sheika bucked away her tears. "I'm not sad, I'm just trying to express how much you mean to me."

Habang nagkakasama sila nang mas madalas, unti-unti nang natatakot si Wross habang iniisip niya ang araw na iyon. Dati ay tinanggap na niya ang kanyang kapalaran, na mawawala na siya sa mundong iyon pagdating ng takdang panahon, subalit nang dumating si Sheika sa buhay niya, bigla na lang siyang natakot na kaharapin ang tadhanang iyon.

"You know I'm leaving soon, Sheika, but when I first met you, you taught me some things; you let me into your beautiful world and taught me what real happiness is; you taught me how to appreciate, live, and spend the days I have left at their best. Leaving you is really hard for me; it's like I don't want to go there anymore just to be with you."

Agad siya nitong niyakap nang mahigpit. "Bakit ba kasi aalis ka pa? Bakit ba kasi iiwan mo pa 'ko? Sanay na sanay na 'tong puso kong kasama ka. Puwede bang huwag ka na lang umalis? Puwede bang huwag mo na lang akong iwan? Puwede bang dito ka na lang sa tabi ko?"

Naramdaman ni Wross ang paghikbi-hikbi ni Sheika habang yakap siya nito. Umiiyak na ito. Alam niya na magiging masakit sa kanilang dalawa ang paglisan niya, ngunit ano pa ba ang magagawa niya kung wala ng ibang paraan kung hindi tanggapin na lang niya ang kapalaran niyang iyon?

"Kung ako ang papipiliin, hindi na lang ako aalis at lalong-lalong hindi kita iiwan. Ang kaso..."

"Wross..." iniiyak nito ang pangalan niya.

He hushed her. "Huwag ka nang umiyak. We still have time to spare. Marami pa tayong oras, marami pa tayong puwedeng gawin. We can make great memories together. Kaya huwag ka nang umiyak... dahil naririto pa ako."

Pinatahan niya ito at hinalikan sa noo. Sheika is seated on his legs, holding onto him tightly in her embrace. Wross is unable to make specific promises to her, but he can make every effort to spend his remaining time with her. She has greatly surprised him in his life.

Halos ilang minuto rin silang binalot ng katahimikan habang kapuwa pinagmamasdan ang liwanag ng buwan.

"Have you heard about the term 'to the moon and back'?" bigla nitong naitanong.

Wross crumpled his brows. "What about it, though?"

"It indicates the distance between the earth and the moon. Ang sabi pa sa isang librong nabasa ko na; The heart produces enough energy each day to propel a truck twenty miles. That is equivalent to driving to the moon and back in a lifetime. If I connect an "I Love You" before the phrase "to the moon and back", it only means the love I have for you shows all the energy my heart will ever produce. "

Sheika gave Wross a thorough explanation, which caused his heart to race. Hindi niya mawari kung kinikilig ba siya sa mga sinabi nito at hindi niya namamalayang napapangiti na lamang siya roon.

Akala niya noon na naging bato na ang kanyang puso at tanging si Sheika lang pala ang makapagbabalik no'n at muli niyang mararanasan ang kilig at sayang nadulot nito n matagal nang hinahanap-hanap ng puso niya.

He stroked her hair with his fingers as he said, "Seems you've known a lot about the moon. You've taught me some of your discoveries which I gained some knowledge and realized things about the it." He murmured, "I love you," after that.

Tumingala ito sa kanya. "I love you too!" Umupo ito saka nito kinintalan siya ng halik sa labi.

Wross looked at her. "Hindi pa ba tayo uuwi? Mahigit dalawang oras na tayong naririto," aniya.

"Bakit, natatakot ka na ba?"

Wross grinned. "Slight?" Saka sila nagtawanan.

Ilang saglit pa ay tumayo na sila at itinupi na ni Wross ang blanket saka sila naglakad palabas ng sementeryo.

"I'll drive you home," Wross offered as they got in the car.

She buckled her seatbelt. "Ayoko pang umuwi," sambit nito.

Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Wross. "Saan mo pa gustong pumunta? Gabing-gabi na," saad niya.

"Kahit saan, basta't kasama kita."

"How about a movie marathon?" he requested.

"Saan naman tayo manonood? Sa bahay namin?"

"Sa apartment ko, ayaw mo?" Tumingin sumulyap si Wross dito saka minaneho na ang kotse. He wrapped an extra thin blanket on her. Mukhang kasing giniginaw ito.

"Ano bang movies ang mayroon ka?" tanong nito.

"I typically watch mysteries, but the majority of them are horror films."

Sheika teased him, "Horror? Pinaghandaan mo ba talagang puro horror lang ang pagpipilian para kapag natakot ako, yayakap agad ako sa 'yo?" She chuckled

"Nope. Para kapag natakot ako, ako ang yayakap sa 'yo," pagbalik niya ng biro at iyon ang naging dahilan upang umalingawngaw ang tawanan nilang dalawa sa loob ng kotse.

Pinatuloy agad ni Wross si Sheika nang makarating sila sa isang residential building kung nasaan ang apartment na tinutuluyan niya.

"Aba, himala at malinis ang apartment mo? O nilinis mo ito dahil dadating ako?" bungad na sabi nito.

Wross assisted her in taking off her shoes before shutting the door. Itinabi niya pa muna iyon katabi ng sapatos na kanyang isinuot.

"What do you wanna eat?" asked Wross as Sheika sat on the couch.

"Anything," tanging sagot nito.

Wross cuts some pork ribs that he purchased the day before at the nearby convenience store and prepares cups of noodles for the two of them.

"Do you drink wine? I have one here," alok niya pang muli at iniangat ang bote upang maipakita rito.

"Hindi ba't sabi ko sa 'yo na bawal kang uminom?"

"It's just a wine."

"Kahit na."

"Then take my bike instead. Hindi ko na rin naman na nagagamit iyon since may kotse na ako." Humalakhak siya.

Wross knows she's just joking around. Tumango ito sa kanya at sinabing gusto rin ng wine.

"Ganito na ang gusto mong celebration para sa birthday mo?" tanong ni Sheika habang inihahain ni Wross ang cup noodles at ang hiniwa-hiwa niyang pritong pork ribs na pagsasaluhan nila.

"Kahit gaano pa kasimple, basta't kasama ka ang pinakamahalaga."

Naupo na sila nang magkatapat sa dining area, ngunit biglang natigilan si Sheika na maupo siya sa harap nito.

"Ayoko ng may kasabay," sabi nito.

Napatitig si Wross at natawa. "That's my line!" sambit niya.

"Seryoso ako, Wross." Sheika seemed serious at all. Walang ideya si Wross na bigla-bigla na lang itong naging ganoon kaseryoso sa gitna ng biruan nila kani-kanina lamang.

Napansin bigla ni Wross ang pagtaas-baba ng mga balikat ni Sheika. Nagsimulang itong maging emosyonal at umiyak. Lumabi ito at sobrang nalulungkot.

Pinagmasdan niya ito. "Oh, umiiyak ka na naman! Ito talaga ang gusto mong celebration para sa birthday ko, ano? Ang umiyak nang umiyak," pinagsabihan niya ito.

"Ayokong makasabay ka sa pagkain dahil lalo lang akong nasasanay kasama ka. Paano kapag umalis ka na at ako na lang mag-isa? Palagi na lang kitang maaalala, ganoon ba?" Tears continuously streaming down her face. Wross wiped it all up and gave her his greatest smile.

"Ayaw mo ba akong makasabay kahit na sa sandaling ito?"

"Gusto! Gustung-gusto," umiiyak nitong sagot.

"Huwag ka nang umiyak. Kumain ka na, lalamig na 'yang noodles, oh!"

Pinanonood lang ito ni Wross na kumain kahit pa nararamdaman niya ang bigat ng damdamin nito. Kumain ito nang kumain sa harapan niya. He then poured water into her glass and gave it to her.

"Dahan-dahan lang," sambit niya.

They consume wine while watching a romantic comedy they searched online. Si Sheika ang pinapili ni Wross at iyon ang gusto nito at napagdesisyunan nilang panoorin

Mula sa isang prom scene sa pelikulang pinanonood nila, bigla na lang tumingin si Sheika sa kanya at nagsalita, "noong high school prom night ninyo, ilang kaklase mong babaeng naisayaw mo?" curious na tanong nito.

He thought back to those times, and then remembered nothing. He replied, "I didn't dance anyone."

Sheika looked at her with crumpled brows. "Huh? Bakit naman?"

He just said, "Because I didn't go to our prom."

"Kawawa ka naman. The most important occasion in your high school experience was missed. Hindi mo naranasang makipagsayaw?"

Umiling siya. "Yes, but it's not too late for me to experience it if you'll just let me." He then extended his hand to her, saying, "want to dance with me?"

Tumayo si Wross at kinuha ang kamay ni Sheika. Pinatay lahat ni Wross ang ilaw sa buong apartment maging ang TV na pinanonooran nila kanina. Then he turned on the Christmas lights he had originally bought. He anticipated this happening, and if it doesn't, he will gladly accept it.

The entire apartment seemed mystical and romantic to them. Wross held her waist and pressed against him. Sheika held his other hand while also supporting the back of his neck. They then started to slow dance to the music that Sheika had pre-programmed on her phone. The music started with the sound of muted snaps and strings, giving them an intimate vibe.

Isinasayaw ito ni Wross nang mabagal habang sumasabay sila sa musikang nanggagaling sa cell phone ni Sheika. Even though her eyes were the most captivating for him, Wross didn't bother to look directly into them because he simply couldn't control his feelings for her.

Nakatitig lang din ito sa kanya habang nakangiti at sinusulit ang bawat sandaling mayroon sila.

Mayamaya pa'y inilig na ni Sheika ang ulo nito sa dibdib ni Wross na halos yakap-yakap na siya nito. She clung her body onto him. At wala nang pakialam si Wross kung marinig man nito ang malakas na tibok ng kanyang puso, dahil tumitibok naman iyon ng dahil dito.

She is everything he wants. She is giving everything she has to him, and everything that has happened in his life... she's always been the best part.

They were swaying more and more, feeling as though the moment would last forever. The level of intimacy increased, as did the atmosphere they were in and their intense emotions. The best birthday he has ever had, having her with him, is the sweetest thing.

Nang matapos na ang musika ay nag-angat si Sheika ng tingin sa kanya. Walang nabanaag na ngiti si Wross sa mga labi nito at ang pungay ng mga mata nito'y nagpapahiwatig ng kung ano. She clearly desired something more than what they were currently enjoying.

Hindi natinag si Wross sa mga titig nito at bigla-bigla na lang niyang naramdaman ang pang-aakit sa mga matang iyon.

Then their level of intimacy and temptation risen.

Lalaki si Wross at mararamdaman niya agad ang gustong ipahiwatig ni Sheika kung ano man iyon. Mahal nila ang isa't isa, mag-iisip pa ba siya ng kung ano? Hindi na.

Then, with such force that she could feel his lust for her, he kissed her lips with gentleness yet hungry. Kahit na hindi magsalita si Sheika, alam ni Wross na ito ang kagustuhan nitong mangyari ngayong gabi.

Habang humahalik si Wross sa mga labi nito, hindi na niya napipigilan ang pagiging mapusok sa init ng katawang kanyang nararamdaman. Dala na rin siguro ng wine na nainom nila kani-kanina. Ilang saglit pa ay binuhat niya ang dalawang hita nito at ipinatong si Sheika sa lababo habang patuloy pa rin ang maiinit nilang halikan. Hinawi ni Wross ang mga platong naroroon na makasasagabal sa kanila. Kahit pa mabasag ang ilan doon, wala na siyang pakialam.

He keeps getting long, passionate kisses from Sheika, who is unperturbed. Wross concurred with her hunger. Sa pananabik niya rito, hindi na napigilang umumbok ng bagay sa ilalim ng pantalon niya. Ganoon na lang ang epekto ni Sheika sa kanya, kusa nang nagre-react ang mga parte ng katawan niya.

Her legs spread widely. Under his pants, something was erecting, which Wross could feel. It formed and almost hardened as a rock. Bahagya itong kumikiskis sa pagitan ni Sheika habang pinupupog niya pa rin ito ng mga halik.

Agad na napaliyad ang ulo ni Sheika nag ibinaba ni Wross ang mga halik niya sa makinis na leeg nito. Naramdaman siguro nito ang kiliting naidudulot ng mga labi niya. Naririnig niya rin ang ilang impit nitong ungol na nakadaragdag ng intimacy sa pagitan nila.

Hindi na nagpatumpik-tumpik si Wross at isa-isa nang tinanggal ang butones ng polong suot niya at halos mapigtas na ang ilan doon sa kanyang pagmamadali. He is simultaneously multitasking and taking her uniform off. All he wanted right now was to see her naked skin, undressed body, and every part of her again. She made Wross wants to devour her more when he smelled her feminine sweet scent.

Tumambad sa kanya ang exposed na katawan nito nang mahubaran niya si Sheika. Lumaylay na rin ang ipit ng buhok nito kaliliyad at kahahawak niya kanina. Nilamig agad si Wross nang matanggal na ang lahat ng saplot sa kanyang katawan. His thing rose even harder.

Walang ilang at walang alinlangan ang maaaring makapigil sa kanila. They had the time and their chance is now. Ipinagkatiwala na ni Sheika ang sarili kay Wross. She is confident that he will treat her gently and that she would forgive him right away if he did hurt her.

And now that he has seen her without anything, Sheika definitely trust him to take her all.

Muling itinaas ni Wross ang kanyang mga halik sa panga nito patungo sa likod ng tainga nito. Sheika couldn't make out what he was saying in his hushed tones, but the sensation it gave her made her somehow understand it.

Wross whispered in her ear, "I love you... Sheika," in such a seductive voice that it caused her eyes to flutter upward.

She begged him to have her, saying, "Wross... don't hesistate... just take it all."

Nang ibinaba pa ni Wross ang kanyang mga halik, ganoon na lang kung napabaluktot niya ang mga paa ni Sheika lalo pa nang magtungo siya sa pagitan ng mga hita nito.

Nasabunutan siya nito habang napaliyad ng todo. "Y-yeah, Wross... yes, right there..." she's calling his name as she felt her fold was being succumbed.

Nakapikit na lamang ito at dinadama ang bawat minutong magkasama sila. Wross didn't anticipate that she would enjoy what he was doing down there, but she grabbed his hair even tighter right away, causing her body to react and wince as he was enjoying her womanhood.

Matapos iyon ay binuhat niya ito at pinatalikod sa harap niya. Sheika threw her head back and bit the inside of her lower lip. Wross thrust his throbbing length which was hard as a rock. The tightness and wet sensation caused him to groan at that point. He shoved his shaft without hesitation but with great caution.

Ang mga mumunting pag-ungol ni Sheika ang lalong nakapagbibigay sa kanya ng romansang hinahanap-hanap niya. His shaft continued to slowly drill her inside as their bodies came together.

Ang bawat impit na halinghing ni Sheika ang makapagsasabing kahit nasasaktan ito ay hindi iyon magiging dahilan upang tumigil sila. Bakit pa ba sila titigil kung halos ay nasa rurok na sila ng sitwasyong kapuwa nila gusto?

Kahit na maging maingat pa si Wross, kung iyon ang unang beses ni Sheika ay 'di talaga maiiwasang masaktan niya ito.

Sheika moved and faced him as Wross carried her and leaned her against the wall with her legs wide which he was in between them. He just couldn't stop the sensation he builds up, anytime he could reach his peak.

Wross persisted despite feeling the pain of her nails scratching his back because he had to keep going. Hindi niya sinasadyang masaktan ito nang ganoon, ngunit hindi na niya napigilan pa ang kanyang sarili sa labis niyang pagmamahal dito.

While they both take in the same breath, Wross continues to kiss her lips to soothe the pain in her swollen flesh. He felt bad for ruining her femininity, but the intimacy and temptation remained despite their separation.

Hingal na hingal si Wross nang matapos sila. Binuhat niya si Sheika at ihiniga sa kama. She leaned her head on his chest.

"I love you..." she whispered to him.

Hinila ni Wross ang makapal na comforter sa tabi nila at pinagsaluhan iyon upang matakpan ang hubad nilang mga katawan.

"I love you too... to the moon and back," he replied to her ear.