How Far Love Can Take You? (On going)

10. The one with the lover's pose ideas.

That night, all I can think is their comfort for me. They embraced me with their love and care. I couldn't wish for more.

The next morning came and we woke up extra early for our next destination. I wore a black one-piece with its deep V-neck front design and white maong shorts. I also put some light make up.

"Girls! Faster!" Paul shouted who's already seated on the driver's seat with the window's down.

"Eto na!" Yna shouted back. I stayed still from where I am, waiting for Yna to finish her stuff. She's busy putting her earing while walking fast towards me and then we went together on the car.

"Do you girls even think to change your habits?" Z started his litany. "I bet you guys don't know what's 'fast'." He added. Ugh his so exaggerated.

"Shut up." I told him while brushing my brows facing the mirror.

"See? You're not even done yet putting some kolerete." Maarte nitong dagdag. Paul just laughed at Z.

"Baby, lemme put this to you nga. The "kolerete" will fade anyway." Yna told Z with kolerete on emphasis. She even made a quote sign on the air when she mentioned it.

"Who's baby? The last time I checked I'm your mahal." Z sounds like a kid. Tangina.

Paul burst on laughter. "Naku pare, baka may iba 'yan. Natawag ka sa ibang endearment." He said and we all laughed except for Z of course.

"Paul putolin ko talaga ulo mo." Yna said after she laughed with us. "Anyways, I can call my mahal anything I want. Right hubby?" Baling ni Yna kay Z. Natahimik naman si Z sa tinawag ng kanyang nobya. He likes it so much pagtinawag siyang hubby ni Yna. Lol.

"Yeah." Z softly said while looking at Yna's face.

The whole ride wasn't boring. Napuno ng aming mga tawanan ang buong byahe dahil sa kulitan. Nang makarating na kami ay agad kaming nagpunta sa lobby para magbayad.

On our way to the cottage, I started to hear the waterfalls. Unti unting lumakas ang tunog ng agos ng tubig habang kami ay papalapit. We then reached our destination at mas lalo pang lumakas ang agos ng tubig na aking naririnig. Hindi parin sila tapos sa kulitan nila at natatawa pa kaming lahat. Maingay kaming apat kung ipagsama, with them, nababalik iyong pagiging makulit ko.

As far as I can remember, the moment I stepped out of the airplane when I got here at Cebu, I started to smile again. Simula sa simpleng ngiti ng salobungin ako ng aking tiyahin, hanggang sa ngiting matamis kasama sila. Huminga ako ng malamim habang nakatingin sa Aguinid Falls. Ubod ng ganda ito.

"Carl, I'm happy right now. Pwede pa naman akong ngumiti hindi ba?" Sabi ko sa aking isipan. I sighed heavily again while smiling bitterly at the falls in front of me. "I'm so sorry, Carl. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." I kept saying things in my mind hanggang sa napaluha na pala ako.

I looked down to wipe my tears when I heard the gang's voices nearing me. Tapos na pala nilang ilatag ang mga gamit sa cottage. They stood beside me, also facing the waterfalls.

"Tara picture na agad!" Yna said and clapped her hands thrice to catch our attentions. I positioned myself immediately for the groufie. Inakbayan ko si Z at Paul dahil ako ang nasa gitna nila while Yna's in front us holding the camera. I smiled at the camera. And again, this time, it's a true smile.

Nag pose pa kami para sa ibang view din. Kumuha rin kami ni Paul ng mga clips for our project para iponin ang mga ito sa iba ding clips na nakuha na namin. Yna and Z also helped us to take a nice shoots.

"One. Two. Three." I said and clicked the camera. "Isa pa Gab." Z said at nag pose sila ulit ni Yna. This time ay hinalikan ni Z bigla si Yna sa pisngi. Natawa naman ako dahil nahiya pa si ate girl mo. Ang dami ba naman kasing tao sa paligid.

Lumingon ako kay Paul na nasa aking tabi. He's holding the dslr cam while looking at me. My heart beat raised the moment his eyes met mine. He's looking at me in the weird way that makes my heart jump out of happiness. Is it really weird? Or sweet? What?

"You look beautiful. Keep smiling." He said straight into my eyes. The beat of my heart went more crazy. Seems like the butterflies in my stomach are flattered by what he said. I suddenly felt the heat spreading in my cheeks.

He tapped my head gently and now my knees are trembling. Damn!

"O, your turn guys." Z said. Nakalapit na pala sila sa amin nang hindi ko namalayan. I was so distracted with Paul's eyes and gestures.

"Dali na Gab." Yna told me. She pushed me gently dahil nasa harap na pala namin si Paul.

"Ah y-eah." Agad nalang akong tumabi kay Paul para kunan kami nila ng litrato. Nawala ako bigla sa sarili kanina.

"Okay. One. Two. Three." Z took the shoot for us. I'm standing beside Paul with the waterfalls on our back. I can still feel the heat on my face. Kailan ba 'to mawawala?

"Chill. You're turning into a tomato." I heard Paul suddenly said, still looking at the camera while smiling wide. Huminga naman ako ng malalim para pakalmahin ang aking sarili. Kailangan kong maka bawi sa kahiyaan.

"Another pose!" Yna shouted while looking at our taken shoots on the camera.

I went closer to Paul. I can now feel his broad chest on half of my back.

"Huh? Sinong nagiging kamatis?" I said looking at the lovers in front of us, taking our pictures. Napatingin naman siya sa 'kin. He chuckled sexily at my ear. "Wala naman." He told me.

Hinigit niya ako para mas mapalapit sa kanya. He's now hugging me from the back. Mas lalo ko lang naramdaman ang kanyang matigas na dibdib sa aking likuran. He then wrapped his arms around me, pulling me more closer. Damn!

Hindi na ako makangiti ng maayos sa camera and I bet his smiling widely now! My knees are trembling again. I calmed myself at ngumiti ng napakatamis. I can't be the one who looks nervous. Oh my.

"Yon oh!" Z shouted on us. Yna also whistled. Ayan! They're now teasing us!

Mas lalo pang tumawa si Paul. Damn! Damn! I can't stop myself from cursing! He's smell is all over me now. Langhap na langhap ko ang bango niya. I feel like I perfectly fit on his arms. Na tila ba'y ginawa ito para sa akin lamang.

I don't even know what I am thinking. But I'm sure this is different. Something special I would say. This guy right here made me feel foreign feelings. I may be nervous, but I like the way he made me feel. I just wanna be like this forever with him.

We posed for more shoots. We made a peace sign together. "Sakay ka sa likod niya Gab!" Z told us. He's our photographer and he's telling us to pose for more while laughing. He's enjoying it! Damn!

Ang magaling niya namang kaibigan ay umupo ka agad sa aking harapan. "Hindi ka naman magiging kamatis hindi ba? Sakyan mo na 'ko." He told me with a smirk on his face. My face turned red more. I don't care kung nagiging kamatis na 'ko ngayon, damn him! Agad nalang akong nag piggy ride sa kanyang likuran para wala na siyang maisatsat.

"Gabby! Itaas mo dalawang kamay mo." Yna the assistant photographer told me. Ganda nilang e umpong sa ulo ng isa't isa.

"Para din naman to sa grades. We'll be using these pics." Paul stated. Right! Para sa grades.

I raised my hands while smiling wide. I know we'll look like a real couple here plus with the photography skills ng dalawa. Bahala na. Kahit naman talaga ang lakas na ng tibok ng puso ko, bahala na. Bahala na din sigurong mahulog ang loob kong muli sa isang kaibigan na naman muli. Bahala na. This time, I won't be afraid.

To be continued.....