Ethereal Love

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Breathe
     
     
Ang sikat ng araw ang gumising sa akin sa panibagong araw. I opened my eyes a bit but closed it tightly because of the ray of sunlight pointed to it. Tumihaya ako at'saka minulat ang aking mga mata.

The unfamiliar white ceiling with a dark grey layer in rectangle shaped attached to it that is connected to the two small table on the both sides of the bed. Underneath it is the lights that is still turned on. I remained on my position to stare at it for a few seconds.

Tinukod ko ang aking siko sa kama at marahang bumangon. A dark grey slat wall is what I first saw. May malaking flatscreen tv na nakasabit doon.

Still half-asleep, I slowly looked around the room and realized I'm really not in my room. The opened glass door towards the balcony made it easy for the cold morning wind to enter the room. I shivered.

Bumagsak ang tingin ko sa aking katawan. I'm only wearing a black oversized shirt. Inangat ko ng kaunti ang comforter na nakatabon sa kalahati ng aking katawan, feeling a heavy thing on my hips. Tuluyang nagising ang diwa ko ng makita kung ano ito.

I followed the arm resting on my hips and saw Eliron sleeping peacefully beside me.

Ngumiti ako at dahan-dahang bumalik sa pagkakahiga. His other arm is resting on my side, I used it as my pillow. Tumagilid ako upang mapagmasdan siya ng mabuti.

I brushed some strands of his hair to have a clearer view of his face. His thick brows are a bit narrowed. Ang makapal niyang pilik mata ay kitang-kita ngayong nakapikit siya. His thin red lips and pointed nose looks perfect on his beautiful face.

Ngayong tinitignan sa malapitan, I can't decide which one looks better on him, kung yung dating maputi siya o ang ngayon?

Oh, well. I like him in both ways anyway.

Bumaba ang comforter dahil sa pag bangon ko kanina. His hard chest was revealed. The silver chained necklace on his neck is the only thing left on his upper body.

Hindi ko alam kung paano niya nagagawang matulog ng walang saplot sa itaas gayong napaka lamig sa kwarto. Hinila ko ang comforter upang takpan ang katawan niya.

Nguli kong hinawi ang buhok niyang humaharang sa kaniyang mukha. Then I let my hand stroke on his cheek, to his jaw, and to the side of his lips.

Moment like this makes me remember how I used to just steal a glimpse of him back then. Palagi akong naglalakad patungo sa unibersidad tuwing uwian para lang masilayan siya. Ngayon, kaharap ko na siya. Nalalapitan at nahahawakan.

Kung hindi ko kaya ginawa iyon noon, naging kami pa rin kaya? I think not. But it doesn't matter anymore.

I let my thumb touch the side of his lips as my hand hold his jaw. I giggled as an idea pop into my mind.

I always wonder how he will react if I use his endearment. I never had the courage to do it but now that he's sleeping, I think I can.

"Baby." bulong ko.

I quickly covered my mouth using my hand. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from laughing.

Sandali ko siyang pinagmasdan, sinisigurong tulog pa rin. I saw his adam's apple moved but other than that, wala naman. He's still asleep. I can say it again!

"Good morning, baby." marahan kong sinabi.

Para akong nakuryente ng makita ang pag-angat ng gilid ng kaniyang labi. Inialis ko kaagad ang aking kamay sa mukha niya.

My face heated as I watch him open his eyes with a smirk plastered on his lips.

Hindi malaman ang gagawin, pumikit ako at nagkunwaring tulog habang inaalo ang sarili sa isipan.