Paige POV
We ended walking hand in hand in the shore line. I remain silent while feeling the warmth of Waje hand.
I am slowly getting used with his touch.
Malamig ang simoy ng hangin dahil lumalalim na ang gabi. Hindi namin namalayan na papalayo na kami sa venue ngunit dinig pa din namin ang malakas na musika at tawanan ng mga bisita.
"I admire JD and Liza's relationship since when we were in college".
"Hmmm...I've only known them 2 years ago, we accidentaly bumped in LA. JD told me everything about our friendship, although, Jerome already told me about them. Iba pa din na malaman ang side ni JD". Saad nito at huminto sa paglalakad.
We are now facing the calm sea.
“I only remember how Amanda and I talking about her new teams in cheer leading and I am excited also to share about us getting in into the basketball team tapos wala na. Hindi ko na maalala ang iba, bakit kami naghiwalay at pa
WajeI felt like I am walking without putting my feet on the ground. Walking in the air? Nah! Am I over-reacting?Napailing ako at naglakad na papalapit sa mesa ng mga kaibigan ko.My friends are all looking at me suspiciously. Bahagya akong tumikhim at nag tatakang tumingin sa mga ito.“Why? What?”.Agad naman ang mga itong nag iwas ng tingin, habang si Samuel at August ay napapailing lang.“I’ve seen this before”. Nakangiti namang baling ni August.“Seen it too”. Hero seconded.Samuel groan and chuckle.“Seen it hundred times”.My brows furrowed. What are they talking about?“What it is?”.“You’re blushing bro!”. Panunukso naman ni Hero.“W-what? No! No way!”. Agad kung saad. There’s no way!They all burst out laughing.“This is epic!&
PaigeI talk to Per before going to sleep kaya lang hindi ako dalawin ng antok kaya naman naisipan kung lumabas. Sinilip ko sa loob ng resto sina Waje na nagkakatuwaan kaya naman imbes na pumasok ay dumiretso nalang ako sa kumpol ng mga taong nagsasaya habang may mga sumasayaw sa gitna.Leo. He’s the guy whom Amanda cheated on while she is engaged with Waje. That man countlessly approached me while I am in a relationship with Waje. Those eyes full of lust and eagerness. I hate it. He is grinning at me like mocking me or something, it brings anger in me.A gleam in Waje memory made me happy as well as nervous. What would lay next? Ano ang mangyayari kung sakaling maalala man niya lahat? Babalik kami sa dati? Hindi ganoon kadali iyon, sa dami na nang mga nangyari.Napailing ako habang tinatanaw itong may kausap sa telepono sa di kalayuan sa pwesto ko. Nakangiti ito na tela ba naka close ng isang malaking deal.I&r
Weeks has passed after we came home from Batangas, Waje often visits me at the hotel or invites me dinner. We just talk casually, friends to begin again.Just like today, a fine noon while we are having lunch in the hotel restaurant.“Fash wants to sleep over at your place”.Napatingin ako dito.“You will let him?”. I said excitedly but a bit amused. I didn’t expect that he trusted me this much.He nods silently.“Kailan?”. Lumawak ang ngiti ko. Napailing ito.“This coming Friday, over the weekend. Is that okay? Baka busy ka or–“Nah! I’m not! We can finally bond and paint something”.“Oh! I cant believe you planned something in just a minute”.I replied to him with a wide grin.Friday came just in a blink and Fash is now standing in front of our apartment. Per is out for the weekend kaya naman excited din akon
We end up cuddling in the mat while waiting for Waje. The movie started without him. Maya-maya ay narinig ko na ang paglabas nito sa kwarto. Fresh shower gel enveloped my sense. Tumikhim ako para maalis kung ano man ang gustong pumasok sa isip ko.“Ahhh…Am I too late?”.I chuckle to ease my nervousness.Lumingon ako at nagtama ang aming paningin. He’s wearing tee and gray sweats pants, his usual style.“Why?”. He asked curiously ng makita niyang bahagya akong natigilan.Umiling lang ako at itinuon ang atensiyon sa tv.Fash is cuddling me while watching intently without acknowledging his father.Naupo si Waje sa tabi namin, his hands brushed mine.Tumikhim ito.Heat spreads in my cheeks and ears. Mabuti nalang at pinatay ko ang ilaw sa sala at ang tanging liwanag lang ay nanggagaling sa tv.We focused on what the tv is showing. Waje is browsing through his phone&nd
We spend the rest of the weekend together at home. Watching, painting, cooking and playing. It is clear to me now that I am part of this beautiful family. Ang panaka-nakang nakaw na mga halik ni Waje tuwing hindi nakatingin ang anak nito ay nag papasigla sa aking puso at ang makita silang masaya. We ended up cuddling at night while watching a movie. Nag paalam silang uuwi noong linggo ng hapon pagkatapos naming mag simba. Tuwang-tuwa si sister Mary ng makita kaming magkakasama. Ayaw pang umuwi ni Fash kaya naman wala kaming nagawa kundi pangakuan ulit ito ng pasyal sa darating na weekend. It’s been 3 months at naging routine na namin ang pamamasyal tuwing weekend. Madalas ay ako na din ang nag aattend sa mga school gatherings and meetings ni Fash. Waje and I are happy with our progress, maging sina Jerome at Samuel at iba pa ilang kaibigan ay natuwa ng malamang kami na ni Waje ulit. We didn't really talk about it, we instead show them that we a
WajeIt's been a long day and I can't wait to see her."Pwede ba makinig ka muna". Samuel is currently making his presentation for our new collaboration with an international pharmaceutical company.I signed loudly."It's been decided and we already agreed to it. Hindi ko alam kung ano pang problema mo?". Naiiling kung saad dito.He then glares at me."But why are you so eager to get home? Huh? Waje?". Jerome playfully wiggles his brows.And that's the cue... Samuel suddenly stopped and eyed me with curiosity."Bakit nga ba?". Tanong naman nito.Napailing ako."I'm just tired okay". Natatawa kung saad sa mga ito.They both groan."You just wanna see your family". Nakangising saad naman ni Jerome.I smiled widely."Aha!". Samuel snaps." Come on, man! I have to attend an international convention at alam niyo namang di ko maisasama si Paige—"Right...right". Samuel says and gesture to shoo me."Last page of presentation and I'll go". They both nod at nag patuloy kami sa discussion. Mag
Paige I've been contemplating while preparing our dinner. Sa totoo lang matagal ko na din namang hinanda ang sarili ko. I know I love him and he loves me too despite of all the changes we've been through. I sense him entering the kitchen and stand besides me. His gaze is intense. "Ang bango mo". Mahinang bulong nito. "We should eat first". "You know, baby... you don't have to do this... Hindi kita minamadali and alam mong I respect whatever your decision is". Bahagya akong natawa and finally locking my eyes into him. He stares at me fondly. My hear swells with love. "What are we waiting for, babe?". I lowered my voice. I bit my lips. His eyes averted into it. "Now... I don't think I'll be able to eat". Saad nito at agad akong siniil ng hal*k. His kisses were intense and like a hungry predators biting my lower lip. I responded the same intensity. I've been contemplating while preparing our dinner. Sa totoo lang matagal ko na din namang hinanda ang sarili ko. I know I love him
Paige POVIt has been two months since that night and our relationship became stronger. We are basically living together and what makes me happy is that his son, Fash, now our son is happy with my presence. Iyon lang ay kontento na ako. Waje always makes sure to put us in his priority.May mga araw na may di iniisahang pagkakataon at natutoong nasa ibang bansa ito ngunit di ito nag aatubiling umuwi agad para sa amin.Ang mga magulang naman nito ay masaya din sa nangyayari.The whole company now aware of Waje and I story back before when we were on college. Nangyari iyon noong nag post ang school namin ng pictures namin dahil ang batch namin ang kasalukuyang sponsor para sa reunion na dinaluhan ng malalaking pangalan dahil karamihan ng mga batchmate ay galing sa mga may kayang pamilya at nakapag pundar sa sariling negosyo o namana mula sa kanilang mga magulang.It was an old picture of us while celebrating their basketball championship. Malaki ang ngiti naming dalawa habang nakaakbay