ANXIOUSLY, Pavlo nibbles his lips. On other occasions, he would love Vester's furrowed brows and even the younger's scowling face. However, the case is different today. Vester is too silent. He held his breath, fidgeting in his seat.
Without tearing his eyes off him, he observed his man's conflicted state. He then heaved a sigh, clearing his throat, and with quivering hands, he reached Vester's. "Babe, just tell me not to go."
Face devoid of emotion, the younger looked at him. "No. Pumunta ka."
He frowned. He was expecting the younger to stop him because truth be told, he would rather stay at home and cuddle with him. "Babe, stop lying. Alam ko namang ayaw mo akong pumunta."
"Pinagkakatiwalaan kita. Papatunayan kong may tiwala ako sa'yo," Vester responded sternly.
He smiled, squeezing his hand. "You don't have to prove it, baby. Just tell me to ditch my appointment. Isa pa, tinatamad din ako."
"Gustong-gusto kitang pigilan, Pao... pero ang selfish ko naman kung ipagkakait ko iyon sa'yo. That's your dream project and I don't want to meddle with it." The younger's voice held something which he couldn't understand.
"Tey—"
"Basta, for business purposes lang. Mangako ka, Pavlo!" Vester interrupted, caressing his face.
He could tell that Vester was somewhat bothered. His eyes say it all and he wanted to assure him that he only got his eyes on him, that his heart is only for him. He held the younger's chin and planted a gentle kiss on the corner of his mouth.
"I promise, I'm all yours." He breathes in. "At akin ka lang."
The younger hums, smiling handsomely. "You have me from the start."
He nodded, caressing his man's cheekbones. "I know. Thank you for coming into my life."
Vester smiled brightly as the sun. "Umuwi ka sa'kin, babe."
"Of course, sa'n ba ako dapat umuwi after?" he replied with a smirk.
"Basta... hindi ka dapat maging extra something sa creative director ninyo. Alam na alam mong ayaw ko sa kanya. Gaaaah! Bakit ba kasi wala silang mahanap na iba? Bakit ang Mary pa na 'yon? Ang daming magagaling diyan pero siya talaga?"
Nervously, Pavlo lifts the younger's chin. "I can have another project better than my dream project. Sabihin mo lang ang keyword and I will happily yield for it."
The younger chewed his bottom lip. "Isa lang ang hiling ko, Pao. Huwag kang lumapit sa kanya. Dapat one-seat apart kayo. Dapat hindi siya nakadikit sa'yo. Dapat trabaho lang. No monkey business, Pavlo Oliver."
He nodded, suppressing his laugh as he pinched the younger's nose. "Isa lang ba 'yon? Bakit parang ang dami naman yata?"
"Ano ba! Seryoso ako. Wala ako sa tabi mo mamaya kaya please... huwag kang ma-distract sa kagandahan niya!" Vester looked at him as if begging him.
"So you find her pretty?" He raised a brow. "Matatakot na ba ako?"
Vester smacked his chest as he whimpers childishly. "Pao, please naman!"
He chucks, "I understand, baby. Loud and clear. You just have to trust me."
Vester sighs in relief, nodding his head eagerly. "I don't want to sound like pinagbabawalan kita or something pero kasi... basta!"
"I know, Tey. You don't have to explain things to me. Naiintindihan ko," Pavlo then winks, assuring him. "Basta, sa iyo pa rin uuwi ng buo dahil sa'yo naman talaga ako."
YOU ARE READING
Parcel | StellJun
FanfictionFor Pavlo Oliver (Paulo Nase), it takes courage to count the waves of love. It takes a piece of his heart to go beyond the reef and is afraid to commit since the water is too shallow to begin with. Even if knowing there's someone who took a risk to...
