A Hopeless Wind (NEUST Series #1) (COMPLETED)

Chapter 18

Jranillo taught me to accept almost my flaws without even noticing it. Siya ang isa sa naging dahilan para mas lalo kong mahalin kung ano ako. I realized that there's nothing wrong to be what I am, iyong maging malayo sa iba, it's not bad to enjoy your own company, dahil dito mo malalaman kung sino ang mga tao na handang samahan ka, that you can still find happiness by being alone, away from toxic people.

It was summer vacation, I was shocked that when I wake-up and go inside my room he was already sitting on the monoblack chair in our living room.

We're in Minalungao Nueva Ec now, and I can't help but feel amazed with its splendid limestone rocks and radiant emerald river waters. Nestled perfectly at the foot of Sierra Madre mountain.

"Bakit hindi mo agad sinabi sa akin na pupunta tayo dito?" tanong ko sa kaniya. We're still sitting here in the cottage, he hugged me at my back, I smell his manly scent, bahagya pa akong napapikit.

"I think it's more exciting when you're not prepared." Tiningala ko siya dahil sa mas matangkad nga siya sa akin. Ngumiti at kumindat pa siya, hindi ko tuloy maiwasan na mapa-ngiti.

"Sayang, sana ay nakapagdala ako ng swimsuit," biro ko, I heard his chuckles.

"What's funny, Jranillo Dred?" He pinched the tip of my nose.

"Silly, I know you'll not bring that. Hindi ka marunong magswimming and you're too conservative." Napangiwi ako kasabay ng panliliit ng aking mga mata.

"Pwede naman sa mababaw." I took my sight away from him.

"Pero paano kung marunong ako magswimming, tapos hindi ako conservative sa pananamit, pwede ako mag-ganoon?" Ngumisi ako at nilingon siya, bahagyang kumunot ang kaniyang kilay, ikinulong niya ako sa kaniyang mga bisig. Kawawa naman ang mapapayat kong buto.

"Kahit wala naman makikita diyan na umbok at hubog ay hindi kita papayagan na magsuot ng swimsuit!" Nag-init ang aking pisngi sa sinabi niya. Lumayo ako sa kaniya at mahina siyang sinuntok.

"Why?" He's wearing an amused smile now.

"You're such a teased" I pouted my lips, then he laughed a bit. Muli niya akong hinila ng marahan palapit sa kaniya.

"I don't want to lie, you don't have a nice body figure, an hourglass body, you're flat-chested, you're like a kid because of your body." I bowed my head but he lift up my chin, dahilan upang magtama muli ang aming paningin. I still don't understand why his eyes are full of admiration every time he's looking at me.

"But it's one of the reasons why I love you, not all the time it's the beauty who captured a heart, Hulya. Like me, my heart falls in love with your flaws, that's the one that made you beautiful, love."

Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa kaniyang kamay, we're now walking through a bridge connected on the other side, mula dito ay mas tanaw ang buong katubigan sa ibaba.

This charming and stunning national park will surely unleash your inner shutterbug. With its towering karts formations and dense forests, this national park is reminiscent of El Nido, Palawan. It is home to the tranquil and majestic Peñaranda River, which adds more beauty and charm to its pristine and serene natural setting. On top of it all, the park made the travelers amazed with a smorgasbord of views and nature sights. Napalingon ako kay Jranillo at nakita ko na malawak ang ngisi sa labi niya.

"Are you afraid?" He whispered, I pouted my lips, hindi ko maiwasan na bahagyang mapa-irap sa kaniya.

"Natakot ka din naman na mahulog sa akin noon, but look now, falling with me made you happy." Kumindat siya sa akin.

"It's different Jandred, because falling on that bridge can make my breath totally lose in my soul," giit ko, habang siya ay natawa sa aking sinabi.

"P-Pero kaya ko naman kahit hindi humawak sa iyo." Nagsimula akong lumakad sa bridge ng hindi nakahawak sa kaniyang kamay, hanggang sa makarating ako sa kalagitnaan, nilingon ko siya sa aking likod.