Loving, Tita Alessia

Chapter 33 : Drunk Confession

"What do you mean?" acting innocent??

"Stop that, sinabi ni Ma'am Loreen makikipagkita siya sa girlfriend niya at nakita ko kayo!" I see a slight smile on her face. "What? Kinikilig ka pa? Don't deny it and get off me!" aalis na ako nung kuhanin niya ulit yung braso ko para pigilan ako.

"What?!" sabay alis ko ng kamay niya sa braso ko. "Let me explain"

"You don't need to explain yourself, we are not in a relationship after all. Maybe you're just playing with my feelings!"

"Loreen and I are not together-" pinigilan ko siya.  "I don't wanna hear your explanation! Alis na ako."

"Hala! Nag-explain si Ma'am, what's the meaning of this?" singit naman ni Aubrey na agad sinaway ni Meghan. "Shhh..nagv-video ako"

"You don't get it, do you?" tanong ni Tita pagkalagpas ko. "There is no one else, it's always been you!"

My eyes soften slightly, a hint of confusion mixing with anger. "What are you talking about?"

She grab my waist and she smile sweetly. "I'm talking about us! I can't stand seeing you upset, especially when it's because of me. I'm in love with you, damn it!"

My anger begins to wane, replaced by a flicker of disbelief and then realization. "You... you love me?"

"More than anything." Fuck! Is this real? Am I dreaming? Lasing lang ata ako. Natulala nalang ako at hindi nakagalaw.

"Gago be, lasing din ata si Ma'am!" dinig kong sambit ni Aubrey sa girlfriend niya.

"Excuse me, I'm being delusional here. Maghihilamos lang ako." paalam ko sa mga kaibigan ko. I was about to leave when someone pulled me and kissed me passionately.

I push her away, "Baka magalit si Tita! Bahala ka bubugahan ka ng apoy non. Ehem! Excuse me, Miss." pagkatapos kong sabihin iyon ay dumeretso na ako sa banyo para magfreshen-up.

"Baliw talaga kaibigan natin na yun!" sambit ni Meghan habang humahalakhak ng tawa.

"Let me take care of her, girls!" sambit nung babae. I can't see her face, fuck this alcohol! Last na inom ko na'to.

"Sure, drive safely." Dinig ko, na agad nagpakunot sa noo ko. Aba! Gago 'tong si Meghan, pinapamigay ako.

"Hoy Meghan! Kapag ako hindi nakauwi ng maayos, lagot ka sa baby ko. Susumbong kita pinapamigay mo ako!" Pinapamigay ba naman ako sa hindi ko kilala.

"Gago! Sobrang lasing mo na!" sambit naman ni Aubrey.

"Pagsabihan mo 'yang girlfriend mo, peykprend shea!" narinig ko lang silang tumawa pati yung babae nakikitawa, hindi naman namin close.

"Hoy babae, 'wag ka tumawa naiirita ko sayo. Ninakawan mo pa ako ng halik, susumbong talaga kita sa baby ko." narinig kong nagpaalam na siya sa dalawa kong kaibigan. She held me and make our way to the parking ata, I guess?

"Don't touch me, magagalit bebelabidabs ko!" inalis ko yung hawak niya sa bewang ko, I can walk without her help.

"Waaaaouch!" Shit! Natama lang naman ako sa sasakyan. Hay! She helped me to hop in the car.

"Why are you so stupid?!" she said, hala kaboses ni Tita.

"I am not! But wait... kaboses mo siya" mahina akong natawa na medyo kinilig sa sinabi ko.

"Because I am her" sambit naman nung babae. "No, you're not her. She's dating Loreen." walang gana kong sagot.

"Look at me, can you see me?" mahinahong sambit ng babae. Pinilit kong tinitigan ang babae at nakita ko ang babaeng gustong-gusto ko.

"Alessia? Is that really you?" I can see her face but it is a bit blurry.

"Yes, it's me. I'm right here, love." she replied. "No, no, no! You're not her."

A crease formed between her eyebrows, her lips pursing slightly downward, casting a shadow of concern across her face. "What?"

"She always calls me baby" I smiled widely as I remembered some scenes.

She laughs softly. "Right, you'll always be my baby. Let's go home."

Bigla kong naalala bakit siya nandito? "But... but you're not supposed to be here..."

"Where am I supposed to be?" I am a bit confused right now. "I thought... I thought you left me... You're dating Loreen."

She chuckled and took my hand "I would never date anyone, Soleil. You mean everything to me and just to let you know, there is no a thing between me and Loreen. You are really drunk, you said it several times now"

"But... I saw you with her..." My tears welled up.

"So, you just caught me asking her to step back because I'm envious of how close you two are. It's really eating me up inside, you know?" What is she talking about?

"Come here" she said as I leaned to her. "Close your eyes, Soliel. Feel the warmth of my breath against your skin. That's me, right here beside you."

I close my eyes "I can feel it... I can feel you... I am sure, I am not dreaming"

"That's it, my baby. I'm real, and I'm with you." She is smiling softly.

I open my eyes with a glimmer of hope. "Promise me, we will be like this forever?"

She gently placed her hand on my face. "I promise, Soliel. I'll never leave you. We're in this together."

Biglang may nalalaglag na mga patak ng ulan nang marahan sa bubong ng kotse, nararamdaman ko ang init ng kanyang kamay na nakapatong sa aking pisngi. Ang amoy ng pabango niya ay nagpapalakas sa damdamin sa loob ng sasakyan. Nakatingin ako sa kanyang mga mata, at doon ko nakita ang pagmamahal na bumabalot sa bawat titig niya.

Pinalabas niya ang musika at sa pagkawala ng tunog, ang ambon lamang at pagtibok ng aming mga puso ang maririnig. Hindi ko maiwasang hindi mapansin ang kanyang mga labi na tila nag-aanyaya.

Sa unang halik, nararamdaman ko ang init at lambing ng kanyang labi. Ang aming mga labi'y nagtagpo na parang nagbubukas ng isang pinto tungo sa mas malalim na pag-ibig. Hindi ko na namalayan ang oras, ang bawat halik ay parang isang alon ng pagmamahal na bumabalot sa aming dalawa.