Crystal Mist

Chapter 11: Please

Chevelle POV

Later at night, we decided to have barbeque outdoors. Parang mala-camping yung set-up at masaya ang mga bata dahil first time nila ma-experience ang ganito. Kaonti lang kasi ang funds sa orphanage dahil nga nasa lugar sila na malapit sa Alcontar. It was on the poorer side of the province.

Buti nalang, nandyan si Sir Von at ngayon, magkakaroon na sila ng mas magandang facilities. The children would also have new clothes and those who need special treatments will finally be cared for.

I feel like I'm in too much bliss these past few days...

Ang saya noong nasa Baler kami at ngayong araw na 'to, nakipaglaro lang kami dalawa ni Sir Von sa mga bata at mas lalo pa akong sumaya.

There's really something about kids that make your heart feel warm. It erases all the anguish, pain and hatred I've been bringing all along. It kind of feels like I'm reborn again.

I went away for a walk on the other side of the orphanage to ponder on my thoughts. I've been with too many people this day so it's kind of nice to be finally alone too.

"Did you enjoy today?" someone said.

Tumingin ako sa harapan at nakita na si Sir Von iyon. Lumapit siya kung saan ako nakaupo at umupo sa tabi ko.

"Yeah... it was really fun. I didn't expect it to be like that." I said honestly.

"Uh-huh. I love being in orphanages. You see, my parents already died years ago so being here makes me feel like I have a family again. Ang saya 'no? It's like kids have some kind of magic within them." sabi niya.

"True." I said simply.

They do have some kind of magic. They give me hope that maybe, I won't be like my parents in the future.

Suddenly, Sir Von put out a little box on his pocket and started opening it. It was a crystal bracelet.

"Today and our days in Baler, I think they're especially special for me because you were there with me. Thank you for being with me... I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you, Chevelle." sabi niya.

I had goosebumps when he said my name. It's the first time he's ever said it. Usually, tatawagin niya lang ako na 'Miss Nurse'. Dahil sa sobrang tulala at pagiging flustered, di ko namalayan na nalagay niya na pala ang bracelet sa aking wrist.

Nakakainis! Even his touch is electrifying.

"Sir Von... I couldn't accept this. I was only doing my job as your personal nurse. Nasa kontrata nga na tulungan kita sa bucketlist mo, diba?" I said in a little voice.

He looked at me intently and smiled a little. Di ko alam bakit ang lungkot ng mga mata niya. It doesn't suit his face that's always smiling and cocky.

"I know. But still, I'm thankful. I don't care if you did it because it's your job. I'm just really thankful because I had someone by my side when I did all the things that I love. So please, accept it." he said.

"Okay..." I said like a whisper.

He then let out a big sigh.

"Chevelle, now that the bucketlist is done, I have to do the treatment, right?" tanong niya out of nowhere.

"Absolutely." sabi ko as if he's asking a no-brainer question.

"Then, habang nasa treatment ako, hanggang gumaling ako, you'll stay by my side? Hmm? Di mo ko iiwan?" tanong niya ulit. There was a hint of fear in his voice.

I laughed at him a little.

"Syempre naman. Personal nurse mo ako 'e." I said.

"You really won't leave me?" he asked yet again.

"Yep. I promise. I'll stay with you and leave you only when you tell me to." I said sweetly.

His jaw clenched and showed an annoyed face.

"I'll never tell you to leave me.... I want you to always be by my side." he said intently.

He said it so softly that my heart started to race. I suddenly feel tense, lalo na nang linapit niya ang mukha niya sa akin. Parang naging bato ako. I was frozen in my place and it feels like I can't move my body.

Ngayon na nakatingin ako sa mga mata niya, mas lalo ako kinabahan. Ang gwapo niya pala talaga... He's mesmerizing me. I feel like I'm being bewitched or somethting.

"So please..." he whispered.

I saw him close his eyes and I panicked immediately but it was already too late... he put soft lips into mine and only then, he opened his eyes again.

That kiss awakened new sensations that I've never had before. I may be in my 20's but as embarrassing as it sounds, I have never had my first kiss. My focus was always on other stuff anyway... I had no time to focus on trivial stuff like a kiss.

But who knew it would feel this warm?

Unconsciously, I closed my eyes and felt his lips on me once again.