Along the way ( Province #1 )

Kabanata 8

Bawat galaw ko, limitado. Bawat kilos ko kalkulado. Dahil sa pag-iwas ko kay Abel, mas lalo kong pinaliit ang mundo ko.

I can't even do things that I like. Nililimitahan ko ang sarili ko sa posibleng magandang mangyari sa bawat araw. Kapag pupunta siya pakaliwa, pakanan naman ang tatahakin ko.

Abel's teps was my worst dread.

Just like now, for a weeks of avoiding him. I already knew his heavy footsteps, his shadows on the wall, his laugh on the room, his raspy voice and his intimidating presence.

That's my cue that he's here, so near...

My sweats were dripping from my palm, walking away from him, he's near. I should've known that he would be here! Akala ko ba buong gabi silang mag i-stay sa kubo ni Christian?! Why the sudden change?!

I can loudly hear my heartbeat. I don't want to see him, kung nakakalipad lang ako para madali akong makaiwas dito. I was at the dining area, then I heard a footsteps.

His footsteps... Good thing that our dining area has a back door, it will lead me at the front of the house, doon na lang ako dadaan.

While passing behind the house, the dried leaves inevitably trampled on. Bawat yabag na ginagawa ko, naririnig ko ang pagsipol ng malamyos na hangin sa paligid ko. My steps was straight ahead, but not my sight.

Each step that I make I am still making sure that no one's behind me, that Abel's not behind me. The wind blew my hair that added to my dread's more. I feel like I've made a sin that cannot escape, If it is a sin, then he's my sin...

I'm running away from my sins. Hindi ko dapat idinamay ang nararamdaman ko, hindi ko na sana hinayaang mahulog pa 'ko. I almost tripped at the obstructed rock. Sinipa ko ito palayo sa akin, and continue walking. I was still looking behind me when I bumped into someone.

My eyes landed at the man's hard chest, upto broad shoulders until I met his domineering eyes. I swallowed the lump in my throat. But I could'nt even swallowed anything.

My throat had been dry beacause of too much walked. His black shirt fitting his body, pressed on his body even harder as he crossed his extensive shoulder.

His muscles flex like a powerful skilled as it is, his thick sardonic eyebrows rose up, as he pressed his sultry lips. What should I do? His presence doesn't make me think right.

My breathing's unstable, knees wobbling, hands shaking.

This is tottally insanity! Hindi ako makaalis sa kinatatayuan ko. Only the whispered of the air that all we could hear. The harsh splash of the tree into different direction. A dried leaves landed on his tousled hair, he seems no to noticed it. Nevertheless, it's makes him look like the goddess of nature.

What should I do now, should I run? Pero kapag ginawa ko naman iyon, mapaghahalataan niya na ako! sShould I make an excuse that I was finding some random stuffs? No! that's too common. I heard him hissed, my eyes was back again on his presence.

"A-hmm, a-ano n-napadaan lang, sige d-diyan kana,"

Hindi pa ako nakakahakbang, narinig ko na ang mapang asar nitong tawa. Damn this man! He's making it hard for me.

"Not avoiding daw eh?" his raspy voice filled my ears.

"I am not! N-napadaan lang ako," shaking.

He nodded incredulous, he walked towards me and bent down, so we could be at the same level. Nilayo ko ang mukha ko sa kanya, at dahil sa paglayo kong iyon. Muntik na akong ma out of balance sa pagtayo. Pero napahawak ako sa laylayan ng damit niya.

"Careful,"

The wind blew his fragrant breath, that filled my nostrills. It's a fresh mint mix with a cigarrerte smell.

He's smoking!

My eyebrows clashed. "You're smoking!"

I let go at the hem of his shirt and stepped back. I cough lightly to make my voice a bit stronger. I honestly hate the tone of my voice while speaking. It sounded like a lulabby instead of a normal brave voice.

He frowned and pricked my forehead, I immediately touched and squeeze it because of pain. Ngumuso lang ako sa ginawa niya at inirapan siya.

"Don't change the topic, brat. Why were you avoiding me,?"

I crossed my arms and raise my eyebrows. "I said, I am not!"

His domineering eyes stares at me intently, he bent his face lightly and smirked. "You're not just a brat, but a liar too,"

I pushed him lightly and scoffed. "Yes, I am fucking avoiding you! Happy?!"

That's it! I said it. Nagtaas baba ang dibdib ko dahil sa sobrang kaba. Ano kayang iniisip niya ngayon? He probably knew now that I like him, I hate it!

"Uh-huh, you cursed too much, so unlady like,"

He mocked me as he clenched his jaw. "Stop cursing."

I scoffed. I will if... "Quit smoking."

He was taken a back, after hearing what I said. Abel's jaw clenched, while benting down so we could level.

"I will if you stop cursing," he dared.

Hindi ako nagpatalo at nilapit pa lalo ang mukha ko sa kanya. Our lips could almost touch. But I'm preventing it. Hanggat maaari ayoko.

"Tang. ina. mo."

He stepped back from me and messed up his hair, he's now in rage. I think I pushed his buttons. I shrieked when he punched the tree beside him, Malayang nahulog ang mga dahon mula sa puno.

Abel's jaw clenched as he walks towards me again. "What did you said?"

I gulped, but made my voice still strong. "Tang, in---"

My word was cut off when I felt a warm and wet lips in mine. I was shocked that my eyes almost pop out.

Abel's lips move, but my lips was still pressed with each other. When he felt that I'm still not responding, he bit it, On which made my lips parted. I can now taste his minty with mix of ciggarette lips. I closed my eyes and respond to his kisses.

Abel's kisses went deeper, as I clung my arms into his neck. We stopped when we were both out of breath. His eyebrows rose up while his lips mocking me.

"Stop cursing," he uttered.

"Stop smoking , then."

He frowned and touched my waist. "It's not that easy, old habits die hard,"

I swallowed because of his touch. "Lets change that habit then,"

He let go of my waist and crossed his arms. "With, what?"

I smirked and moved towards him. "This,"

I kissed his lips and didn't let it go, Abel's lips even more addictive then the alcohol that I tasted. Abel's lips even more heady. I think I cannot let go anymore.

This sin, makes me crave for more, A sin that I will always redo.

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