Enzo

"I have to return this. I'm sorry, Beauty," I politely said.

"No, it's fine. That's fine! See? I've told you, right? The Kylie that I know is not materialistic, Enzo. She was probably having a hard time last week. Baka naman kasi may pinagseselosan?" Taas kilay niya at bahagyang ngiti.

"I wish she would do that. Hindi ko kasi nakita ito sa kanya. I am the one who always gets jealous, Beauty. . . I-I mean, you're a model, and so is Kylie, and – "

"And walking wearing their bikinis is a big no for me," singit ni Drew. Kalalabas lang niya galing sa loob ng kwarto at bitbit ang anak nila ni Beauty sa braso niya.

"How are you little Drew? Andrew buddy." Ginulo ko na ang buhok ng bata at napangiti ito sa akin.

"Oh, my little boy is smiling at you, Enzo! Masungit ito e, ayaw niya sa mga taong hindi niya kilala." Halik ni Beauty sa pisngi ng anak niya.

"How are you, bro? How's the night? Are you ready to fly to the Maldives today?" agad na tanong ni Drew sa akin. Humalik agad siya sa asawa niyang si Beauty.

"I re-schedule it for next week, bro. Kylie is not feeling well."

"Oh, is she okay?" si Beauty.

"Yeah, she's fine. Just having her period," I smiled.

"Kaya naman pala," ngiti ni Beauty, "Anyway I'll leave you two behind. I just need to give this back to Fidel. Aalis na din iyon papuntang kabilang Isla," pagpatuloy niya. Humalik ulit siya sa anak nila na hawak ni Drew bago tumalikod sa amin.

"I need to go back inside, bro. Papakainin ko pa ito. Let's talk later," si Drew.

"Okay, bro, no problem. Bye, little Drew." I wave my hand, and the little fella smiles and waves back at me.

Humakbang na ako pabalik sa couple suite namin ni Kylie. Everyone will be leaving soon, but my wife, Kylie, and I will stay here for another five days on this island. I've taken two months-long leave vacation. But I can always pop in for an emergency for my patients.

Tulog pa siya nang makapasok ako sa loob ng silid. Kaya binuksan ko na ang magarbong kurtina rito.

The sunlight came so beautifully inside the room. I stared back at her, and she was sleeping still like a baby. Lumabas na muna ako mula sa kwarto at binuksan na ang sliding door sa bahaging sala.

This room is enormous, like a condominium unit, and everything is provided. I step out around the balcony, and the sea breeze in the air is fulfilling. I have ordered food for breakfast, and it will be served soon. After five minutes, the doorbell rang, and it was our food service.

"Thank you," I said politely, and they left after the food was served on the table outside the balcony.

Hinintay ko lang na maubos ang kape ko bago ko siya gisingin. Pero nang lumingon ako ay ang mukha niya ang nakatayong tulala sa pinto.

"Good morning, hon." I walked closer to her and gave her a smacking kiss on her lips.

"Sorry, hon. Nahuli ang gising ko," tugon niya at titig sa pagkain sa mesa.

"No, I just woke up and ordered our breakfast."

"Oh, thank you, hon. Ang swerte talaga ni Kylie sa 'yo," awang nang labi niya.

My brows furrowed, and I smirked. I let a short laugh out jokingly at her. She strode closer to the table where the food was, grabbing her warm milk.

"You silly goose. You are my Kylie, and you are my wife."

I hug her behind, and I felt her body stiff.

"Oh? Ang tanga, Kyla. . ." lihim na tugon niya pero narinig ko ito. Napailing ako sa sarili. Nakakatawa nga naman ang ugali ng misis ko. Nilapag ko na ang kape na hawak at niyakap ko nang husto ang katawan niya.

I give her loads of kisses on the side of her neck and that tickles her. Kiniliti ko na ang tagiliran niya at mas tumawa na siya. Nilapag na din niya ang tasa sa mesa.

"Hon, stop it!" She laughed, but I didn't listen.

"I'm sorry, but I don't want to."

I tickle her under the arms and down to her tummy. I placed little kisses on her neck and her shoulder. She kept giggling until she lost her balance and nearly sat on the floor.

Naghalo ang tawa at inis sa boses niya, at ramdam ko ito sa kanya. Pero dahil asawa ko siya ay bubusugin ko siya sa lahat ng pagmamahal na alam ko.

"Enzo, ano ba! Tama na!" Pilit na sigaw at tawa niya.

Pareho na kaming nakaupo sa sahig na parang mga bata. She hold both of my hands trying her best so that I could no longer tickle her underneath.

"Enzo? S-Stop it. Ayaw ko na. Talo na ako. Panalo ka na," lawak na ngiti niya.

I bit my lower lip and nodded. "Okay, okay. . ."

Bumitaw na ako sa kanya at itinaas ang mga kamay ko sa ere. Tumayo agad siya at mabilis na lumayo sa akin. Tumayo rin ako at hindi ko maalis ang ngiti sa labi ko. I took a deep breath and both of my hands were on my hips. I couldn't be more happy. I have the woman that I want to spend the rest of my life.

"Wait until I get you again," I lick my lips and smile evilly at her.

"Enzooo!" Padyak nang mga paa niya at napahawak siya sa mesa.

"Let's eat first and then we can play chase. Ano? Gusto mo ba?" taas kilay niya.

Play chase? Damn it! When was the last time we played like this? Matagal na iyon, sa Italy pa noon.

"And the winner will get?" My brows lifted as I smiled at her.

"Oh, kailangan ba may premyo ang mananalo? Puwede bang wala na?"

"Nope, that's not fair." Sabay iling ko.

"My goodness! Pinapahirapan mo ako, Enzo!" Padyak nang mga paa niya.

Natawa na ako at napailing pa sa sarili. She's like a child. Mas gusto ko pa na ganito ang ugali niya kaysa sa mag seryoso siya nang tudo.

"Okay, let's have the deal. The winner will wish for something, and you cannot say no."

"And what about the loser?" kurap nang mga mata niya.

"The loser will grant the winner's request," ngiting tugon ko.

"That's not fair. Masakit pa ang tiyan ko," she pouted at me like a lost puppy.

"That's the rule, honey. A rule is a rule."

Una na akong naupo at inihanda na ang pagkain niya. Nakatitig lang din siya sa plato at nakatayo pa.

"Come on, let's eat," pilyong ngiti ko sa kanya.

"Alam mo, bumalik ka na lang kaya sa trabaho mo! Doon ka makikipaglaro sa mga pasyente mong bata."

Sumimangot ang mukha niya pero naupo na rin at nagsimula na siyang kumain. I stared at her and I notice that her beauty is far different from the normal one. She's got no make up at all. Taliwas sa nakasanayan ko sa kanya. Pero mas gusto ko ito kaysa sa dating mukha niya.

"I like you are being fresh with no makeup on," I said while eating.

She cleared her throat and she touch her face. Para siyang nakakita nang multo at tumayo agad siya at tumakbo pabalik sa kwarto.

"I'm sorry, hon! T-Teka lang may nakalimutan ako!"

I just shook my head and continued eating my breakfast.

Now that we are married, I will see more changes with her, and I don't mind it because I love it.



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C. M. LOUDEN