Kabanata 17

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Nasasakal



"Hindi ka ba naiinitan?"

"Hmm?" Napalingon ako kay Rafa.

Nginuso niya ang suot ko.

"'Yan oh, nakasuot ka pa rin kasi ng cardigan eh, tirik na tirik 'yong araw," kunot-noong tanong niya.

"I mean, maiintindihan ko pang nakaganyan ka sa hotel or sa clubhouse, pero 'pag ganitong nasa labas tayo at kakain, ako ang naiinitan para sa 'yo!" natatawang sabi niya.

Ngumiti naman ako. "Uh, sabi kasi ni Colton 'wag ko raw huhubarin hangga't wala 'ko sa dorm..." kibit-balikat na sagot ko.

Sa totoo lang, naiinitan din ako. Init na init na, actually. We're at the beach for Pete's sake and I was wearing slacks, polo, and a cardigan.

It's been weeks since we went swimming and I noticed how he became more particular with the clothes I wear. He always tells me to wear cover ups. He even told me not to tie my hair anymore dahil nakikita raw ang batok ko.

Nagulat din ako nang sabihin niyang slacks na raw ang suotin ko tuwing duty sa clubhouse at 'wag na 'yong pencil-cut skirt.

I was confused for days so I started to question him why I needed to do all of those.

"Ayaw ko lang na mabastos ka. I know how men's mind works and trust me, even just a little sight of your skin can trigger them to lust over you."

I kind of find it ridiculous and so I convinced him na wala namang pakialam sa akin ang mga lalaki sa paligid, but he was persistent.

Colton constantly texts me to eat the same way he gives random reminders. He also never fails to send sweet good morning messages which is the first thing I read when I wake up. I always start my day with a smile on my face because of it.

Out of nowhere, he would also tell me how much he loves me, be it in person or through text. I may not be able to always textback because of work but I really find his gestures sweet.

Sometimes I wonder, what I did to have him. He seems too good to be true for me. I've never been this happy.

Nang matapos ang araw ay dumeretso na kami ni Rafa sa dorm. Agad akong naghubad ng suot dahil sa panlalagkit na nararamdaman.

Nagulat pa ko nang makitang nagpalit ng pang-alis na damit si Rafa. "Magpapadala muna ko sa 'min, tsaka maggo-grocery na rin," paalam niya.

Tumango naman ako at pumunta na sa banyo para maligo. I chose to wear a racerback and a pair of comfy shorts. I was drying my hair with a towel when I realized na wala na pala kong makakain na pang-hapunan sa dorm.

Naisip kong lumabas na lang at mag-take out sa pinakamalapit na karinderya. I took my wallet and headed out. Malapit na 'ko sa bilihan nang makaramdam ng kamay na marahas na humila sa 'kin.

Galit na mukha ni Colton ang bumungad sa akin.

"What the fuck are you wearing, Nayeli Reese?!" singhal niya.

Bubuka pa lang sana ang bibig ko nang hinila niya na 'ko pabalik sa dorm. Dere-deretso ang lakad niya hanggang makarating sa tapat ng pinto. Mabilis niyang ipinihit ang doorknob at bumukas naman agad iyon. I heard him curse.

He looked at me angrily. "You even left your doors unlocked, dammit!"

He pulled me in and shut the door. He let go of my hand and turned his back on me. Frustrated niyang ginulo ang kanyang buhok.

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