THEY were holding each other's hand when they arrived at home.
"I'll cook our breakfast," nakangiting anunsiyo ni Beauty.
Euh Jin nodded before going upstairs. Bago pumuntang kusina ay muli niyang nilabas ang kanyang selpon, at mataman pinagmasdan ang kanilang litrato. She was smiling while cooking their food. When she's done with the table and food set up she called up her husband. Nakaligo na ito nang bumaba para sabayan siya sa agahan. They ate in silence, with small talks at times.
"Let me do the washing," boluntaryo nito. ":Just get ready and we'll be leaving soon."
"Saan naman tayo pupunta?" takang tanong niya.
Beauty followed the sales associate as she led them to a bigger closet room where a bunch of signature clothes were hanging at each rack."Pili lang po kayo, Ma'am. Pwede niyo pong sukatin kung gusto niyo po,"bilin nito.She picked a dress that is fitted on top and flowy down. She wore it and smiled to her reflection at the life size mirror in front of her. Pagkuway narinig niya ang pagkatok sa pintuan."Ma'am, labas daw po kayo sabi ni Sir,"napilitan siyang lumabas ng fitting room to face her husband."You look wonderful, Ma'am."puno nang paghangang litanya sa kanya ng manager. She smiled at him. Nabura ang ngiti sa kanyang labi nang bumaling ang kanyang tingin sa a
Beauty saw the paper bags when she arrives at the living room. Mas lalo tuloy nag-init ang ulo niya."Hey,"hila ni Euh Jin sa kanya."Thank you, huh? Salamat sa mga ito. Nagustuhan ko, sobra."She laughed bitterly pointing the paper bags they've shopped."Now, you even made my feelings worst."Pumiksi siya rito at tinakbo ang kanilang kwarto.Humiga siya sa kama. She cried on the pillow. Bakit ba sa tuwing maayos na sila ay laging my nangyayari?She felt her body was lifted up, and Euh Jin carried and settled her on his lap.She struggled but he pinned her on his chest.
Chapter 14.1MASAMA ang pakiramdam na naalimpungatan si Beauty. She bit her bottom lip when she felt a throbbing pain on her navel.It's here again.Sa lahat naman ng oras ay bakit ngayon pa sumakit ang puson niya? May pasok pa naman siya.It was still five in the morning. She saw her husband still sleeping cuddling her like a baby. Gustuhin man niyang mangiti dahil payapa ang mukha nito habang natutulog ay hindi niya kaya dahil tumitindi na naman ang sakit na nararamdaman niya. She used to cry over dysmenorrhea. Sa sobrang sakit niyon kadalasan nawawalan siya nang ulirat sa sobrang panghihina.Normal naman ang kanyang reproductive organs, iyon nga lang nga tuwing may buwanang dalaw siya ay sobrang sakit kaya halos nasa kama lang siya palagi.She gritted her teeth whe
WHEN BEAUTY wakes up, she felt a lot better than she used to be. Mahigit apat na oras din siyang nakatulog dahil alas onse na sa orasan. She felt his husband’s gentle hands soothing her navel, with warm compress on it.“Are you okay?” She nodde and saw Euh Jin’s gloomy face.“Don’t ever do that again, okay? You got me worried so much. I thought.,” Ipinikit nito nang mariin ang mga mata. “Damn,” he mumbled. His eyes stayed shut for a long time. She can see frustrations on his facial expression.“Hon, I’m okay,” masuyo niyang hinaplos ang pisngi nito. “Thanks for being here. Si Inay ang laging nag-aalaga sa akin tuwing magkakasakit ako. Now, I’m happy you’re here taking care of me. Thank you,” she kissed him when finally opened his eyes.“No. I should be the one tha
THREE months had passed and it made their relationship stronger. Nangingiting pinagmasdan niya ang asawa habang naglalakad ito patungong counter upang makipila. Nakaupo siya sa lamesang inilaan niya para sa kanila. Natutuwa siya sa mga pagbabagong nakikita niya rito. He had changed a lot, though at times, umiiral pa din ang pagiging dominante, suplado at tahimik nito lalo na sa ibang tao. Well minsan na lang naman na iyon. And you need time to completely change for the better. Hindi naman kaagad na nagbabago ang isang tao. Mas naging open na sila sa isa’t isa at mas lalo pa itong naging sweet sa kanya. Tuwing may pagtatalunan sila dinadaan nila sa mabuting usapan.Every day is special for them. He never fails to put smiles on her face and so she is to him. A relationship with good communication, and understanding made their love fonder.She grinned again. It was the first time she finally convinced him to eat at the canteen. Ayaw kasi nitong nakakarinig nang masa
UNTI unting iminulat ni Beauty ang kanyang mga mata nang maramdaman ang mumunting halik sa kanyang pisngi pababa sa kanyang hubad na balikat.She was sore from last night. They’ve made love several times. Tinotoo nga ni Euh Jin ang paniningil sa pagbibiro niya rito kagabi. Actually, madaling araw na nang pakawalan siya nito. Wala itong kapaguran. Tulad na lang ngayun, ramdam na naman niya ang katawan nitong handa na namang umangkin sa kanya.He was warm, and naked. “Hmm,” she smiled after her groan.“Good morning, hon,” bulong nito sa kanyang punong tenga. His arm was bearing the weight of her head. He was facing her on her side while leaning on the bed. Tumagilid siya paharap rito to see his gorgeous face.“Good morning, too.” Pinanggigilan niyang pisilin ang namumula nitong pisngi pagkatapos niyang bigyan ito ng matunog na halik sa mga labi.&ldqu
“WE have to go to work,” paalala ni Beauty matapos lumipas ang halos kalahating oras na nasa kama lang sila. He was holding her while his fingers were playing with her long hair.“Naisip ko lang. We can visit your parents and spend the day with them. Total anong oras na,” he kissed her hair and faced her.“I would love to,” masayang sang-ayon niya. “Pero diba may meeting ka ngayon?” Nag-aalala siyang baka hindi nito makuha ang deal mula sa makakausap nitong investor galing Europe.“Let my father handle that,” balewalang saad nito. His father was back at the Philippines yesterday. So technically, he can have a day off and be with her and her family.“On a second thought, we can spend more days with your family,” nakangiting suhestyon nito. Hindi na lang umimik si Beauty. Now that his f
NAMAMANGHANG tiningnan ni Beauty ang papasukan nilang shop. Every corner of the infrastructure is painted with pink colours.“Dito natin imemeet iyng Jules? He owns this? Is he a gay?” sunod sunod niyang tanong. Nang makalampas na sila sa tunog na chime ng pintuan ay agad silang binati ng tila mga buhay na manikang nakasuot ng pink na uniform.“Morning Sir EJ and Ms. Beauty,” Sabay na bati ng mga ito. They know my name? “He’s waiting for the two of you,” turan ng isa na Wayne ang nakalagay na pangalan sa nameplate.“This way please,” Sky led them to a closed door. Nang buksan nito ang pinto ay iginiya siya ng asawa sa gitna ng maliit na opisinang iyon.“So where was he, hon?” As an answer to her query, the floor they stood up move down to direct them on an undergro