Breaking the Rocks (Provincia de Marina Series #1)

Kabanata 26

Kabanata 26

Breaking the Rocks

"Turn off the lights!" I groaned in annoyance as I felt the light surrounded the room. Masakit ang mga mata ko at ayaw ko pang dumilat.

I can still feel my headache. I'm also aware that I got drunk last night. I can still remember things before I passed out.

I heard a chuckle and a little rustle. "Wake up, Honey. Time for breakfast."

"Just turn off the lights, Exodus!" utas ko dahil sobrang liwanag. I had to cover my eyes with my elbows and pulled the blanket all over me because I still want to sleep.

"It's not the light, Honey. It's Mr. Sun. Ginigising ka na."

"What?" Naialis kong bigla ang aking braso sa mga mata at napalingon sa malaki niyang bintana. "Aw!" I uttered in pain as more light welcomed my eyes, almost blinding me.

"What time is it?" I asked groggily and turned against the sun. Hinanap ng mga mata ko si Exodus at natagpuan siyang nakapamaywang sa paanan ng kama. He was half-naked and only wearing a pair of black shorts.

"8:15 am. Come on, time for breakfast." Hinila niya nang bahagya ang aking mga paa para maalis ako sa kama.

I was like a koala bear holding on to the dear bed. Ayaw kong umalis ng kama dahil masakit ang paa ko. Must be because of those dancing and walking from last night.

"Ayaw ko," I moaned. "Can I just stay in bed and pagsilbihan mo ako? I'm not feeling well right now, Exodus."

Kumunot ang noo niya. "Why? Headache?"

"Yeah," I replied languidly. I fluttered my eyes on him, almost begging. I'm not drunk anymore but I just want to feel like a teenage girl.

I saw him sighed. Medyo conflicted ang mukha niya kagaya kahapon. Nakakunot ang noo niya at 'yong mga mata parang nagdadalawang-isip.

"Okay. Stay in bed. I'll get your breakfast and medicine. Anything you want for that hangover?"

Nag-isip ako. "Spicy ramen? Mayro'n ka ba rito ng instant lang?"

"I'll try to ask downstairs if they have," aniya. "Anything else?"

"Kung walang ramen, gawan mo na lang ako ng shake or cold lemonade."

Tumango naman siya sa akin at agaran ding lumabas ng kaniyang kwarto. Bumangon ako nang bahagya para maupo. I pushed myself against the headboard and put the blanket just above my waist. Nilingon ko ang malawak na bintana kung saan sumisilip ang araw.

Naalala kong naalimpungatan ako kaninang alas cuatro ng umaga kasi naiihi ako. I had to cross over Exodus who was still sleeping peacefully. Natandaan kong matapos kong umihi ay bumalik ako sa kama. The lights were dim and I saw a small basin just under the bed. May bimpo pa iyon. Siguro ay ipinunas niya sa akin para mabawasan ang init sa aking katawan.

I checked my clothes. Gone was my satin top and was replaced by an oversized tee shirt. May suot naman akong shorts sa ilalim. I don't want to scold Exodus about this because he had taken care of me last night just like how I asked him. Hindi ko naman alam na seseryosohin niya iyon.

Naibaling ko ang tingin sa pinto nang bumukas iyon at pumasok si Exodus. He was already carrying a tray of food. May tubig roon sa tabi at dalawang tabletas ng gamot. My breakfast had a stack of pancakes with butter and maple syrup on top. May bacon din at boiled egg na hiniwa sa gitna.

"I'm still making the lemonade. Eat your breakfast first."

"Ikaw? Tapos ka na?" I asked because I noticed that he only brought my food. Mukhang mainit pa naman iyon at bagong luto.