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Loved

I woke up at 5:30am. Pumunta ako sa bathroom ng kwarto ko tsaka nagshower at nagtoothbrush. I'm planning to go downstairs to watch the sunrise and to eat breakfast na rin.

I went out of my room wearing a beige knitted sweater and black tank top underneath and a pair of ripped denim shorts. I also got my sunglasses with me.

When I walked towards the living room, I saw Jacob in the balcony drinking his coffee while looking at the beach. He's wearing a plain white sando and a pair of black beach shorts. His hair is a bit damp, mukhang katatapos lang maligo.

Pinagmasdan ko ang lapad ng kanyang likuran. His biceps and broad shoulder are featured. He really has a big and sexy body. Well, it's part of growing up. Nagbago na talaga ang lahat sa kanya.

I cleared my throat to seek for his attention. Nilingon naman niya ako kaagad. "Goodmorning," I greeted.

"Goodmorning," he smiled.

"I'm going downstairs, wanna come?"

"Sure, I'll just finish drinking my coffee."

Tumango naman ako at inintay siyang matapos. Right after he finished his cup of coffee ay bumaba na kami sa may beachfront. Doon ko gustong kumain ng breakfast kasi napakapeaceful.

Kumain rin ng breakfast si Jacob. I was looking at the beach, admiring the view. The crystal clear water, white sands, the sunrise and the sea breeze made me feel relax and peace.

"So, did you have a good night sleep?" He smirked. I know he's talking about what I said last night.

"To be honest, yes. Because no one is disturbing me." I rolled my eyes.

He just chuckled and started to eat again. After we eat, we went back to the suite. Nagpaalam siyang pupunta siya sa site ngayon. Sasama sana ako pero hindi siya pumayag dahil delikado pa raw. Hindi na ako namilit since siya na ang may sabing delikado roon. But he promised that he will be quick so we can go island hopping.

I made myself busy finding a good bikini. All of my bikini thatvI brought with me fots me well. I decided to wear my yellow tie romper two piece underneath my white lace cover ups. I put my hair on a low ponytail and put on a sunblock. I also put tints on my face.

After an hour, Jacob arrived. He was wearing a white button down dress shirt and a pair of slacks. He was holding a construction hat and some papers, probably some blueprints, I guess.

"Let me take a shower first." He said before entering his room and go to the common bathroom.

I went on the balcony to get some air. Narinig kong bumukas ang pinto ng bathroom. Napalingon ako ngunit agad akong nag iwas ng tingin ng makitang towel lang ang suot ni Jacob. He's abs, mygod! How can he be so sexy? Buti na lang di niya nakitang nilingon ko siya.

He went to his room to get dressed. He didn't took so long.

"Let's go?" Aniya at tumango ako tsaka isinuot ang sunglasses ko. Sabi niya pinahiram daw sa kanya ang yacht nina Ethan so we can roam around the islands nearby. Sayang naman ang ganda ng Palawan kung sa iisang place lang kami pupunta.

Maliit lang ang yacht pero hindi naman siya ganon kasikip. Nakakatawa nga kasi mukhang pinaghandaan ni Jacob ito dahil may mga pagkain na rin sa loob ng yate. While he's driving the yacht, I was just looking at the islands na nakapalibot. Sometimes I take a picture but most of the time, I am admiring God's creation.

Sa unang Island, nagpicture lang kami ng view. He took some photos of me and a photo of us with the stunning view. The next island has a cottages, so doon kami namahinga tsaka kumain ng lunch.

We ate lobsters, shrimps, clams and other seafoods. Lahat ng iyon ay masasarap. After that, we talked about life while watching the waves crashing on the white sand. After our deep talks we went on the next island to swim.

Since kumpleto nga ang gamit sa yacht, may may pang snorkeling na gamit na roon kaya ginamit na namin para makakita ng corals at sea creatures sa ilalim ng dagat.

Pagkatigil na pagkatigil ng yate tinanggal ko na ang cover ups ko. I even saw Jacob stopped putting on his flippers just to glance at me. Nilingon ko siya.  Tumaas ang gilid ng labi ko ng makitang nakaawang ang labi niya.

"Jacob, maraming tubig oh, baka nauuhaw ka." I pointed the sea water. He glared at me and I laughed at him. Nagsuot na ako ng flippers at goggles tsaka tumalon sa tubig.

"Jacob, bilisan mo!" I shouted. I was shock when he took off his beach polo leaving only his beach shorts. Nilingon niya ako.

"Inom ka rin ng tubig, nauuhaw ka rin ata eh." He fired back. I just rilled my eyes and look away.

Nang tumalon na siya ay lumubog na ako. Sumunod rin naman siya. Kinuha niya ang kamay ko at hinawakan iyon. Hinayaan ko siyang gawin yun. Gusto ko rin naman.

The water is so clear. Kitang kita mo na ang ilalim kahit tingnan mo lang pero pag lumubog ka na, malinaw pa rin ang makikita. I saw a group of fish swimming above the coral reefs. I even saw a starfish.

Nag explore pa kami ni Jacob ng kung anong mayroon dun. He was holding my hand all the time. Maybe he's scared that I might get lost under the sea. What a weirdo.

After snorkling, pumunta kami sa shore at namahinga roon sa lilim ng mga puno. Wala pa rin akong suot na cover ups. Nang nawala na ang lilim sa ilalim ng puno ay nagpasya na kaming bumalik sa island kung saan kami nag sstay. So much for this day, it was tiring but I had fun.

As soon as we went back to our suite. Nag cold shower agad ako. Sya rin ay nagshower pagdating. May live band daw mamaya sa beach front and I thought of going there later.

Matapos maligo ay hindi na ako lumabas ng kwarto. Diretso akong humiga sa kama dahil ngayon ko lang naramdaman ang pagod at antok. I stared at the ceiling for a moment before I doze off to sleep.

Nagising ako ng may humaplos sa pisngi ko. Unti unti kong minulat ang mga mata ko. I saw Jacob infront of me smiling while caressing my cheeks.

"Hey, wake up. Let's watch sunset downstairs." He said. He knew that I really love sunsets. Dahil dun nilingon ko ang bintana ko sa kwarto. I saw that the sky is turning pink and orange.

Bumangon ako. "I'll just change and freshen up a bit." I said tsaka siya tumango at lumabas ng kwarto.

I washed my face and changed into my halter strap yellow dress that ends below my knee. Lowere cross straps ang likod niyon kaya kita ang maputi kong likod. I wear my beige beach hat. Lumabas na ako ng kwarto at nakita si Jacob na nasa living room nakaupo sa sofa nakatingin sakin.

"Wow, you look... Gorgeous. As always." Tumayo siya at nilahad ang kamay niya sakin.

"Thanks," I gave him my hand tsaka lumabas kami ng kwarto papunta sa beach front. I took some photos ng sunset and the beach and Jacob took some photo of me and us.

Maraming tao ang nanuod ng sunset. May mga nakakilala sakin doon at nagtataka kung sino ang kasama ko. Si Jacob ay nagpanggap na hindi ako kasama. Syempre para hindi maissue.

May ilang nagpapicture rin sa kanya dahil diba kilala siyang architect sa whole asia.

May narinig akong ilang taong pinag uusapan kami ni Jacob. May nagbubulungan kung kasama ko ba siya o hindi, nasan daw ba si Elisha at kung ano ano pa. I didn't mind them tho.

Pagkatapos namin mag watch ng sunset ay kumain kami sa buffet ng hotel. While waiting for the food, tiningnan ko ang mga pictures ko kanina. Naisip kong mag upload ng mga pics ko at ng view.

"I found paradise and I found you." That was my caption.

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Napangiti ako at nilingon si Jacob na nagpphone sa harap ko. Nang dumating ang food ay kumain na kaming dalawa.

Sakto naman paglabas namin ng resto ulit ay madilim na ang paligid. May mga disco at dancing lights na at maingay ma rin dahil nagsisimula na ang live band.

Hinila ko patungo roon si Jacob. Nagpahila naman siya sakin.

"Inom tayo, konti lang promise." Anyaya ko.

"Mamaya ma wasted ka nanaman."

"Hindi na promise. Problemado lang talaga ako nung araw na yun kaya ako uminom at nalasing."

Ilang minuto pa ako nagpumilit sa kanya pero ayaw nya pumayag. Sumimangot ako.

"Okay, uuwi tayo kaagad, okay?" Mabilis nagliwanag ang mukha ko sa sinabi niya.

"No hard liquors, Aeri." Banta niya.

Ngumuso ako tsaka tumango.

Nag inom lang kami ni Jacob tsaka sumayaw sa dance floor at nakihalubilo sa dagat ng mga tao. Nang malapit na mag hatinggabi, bumalik na kami sa suite. Hindi na namin tinapos ang mga bandang magpeperform.

I was on the breakfast table drinking water. Jacob's infront of me. Staring at my eyes. Ang mga mata niya ay mapungay na. Pula na ang leeg pisngi at tainga. Dahil sa alak na nainom namin kanina.

His eyes went down to my lips. Tumayo siya at lumapit sakin. He's arms leaning against the breakfastable.

I stared at him tsaka initay siyang salubungin ang labi ko. Nakaawang na ang pareho naming labi ng inches na lang ang layo niya sakin.

Amoy ko ang alak na may halong pabango  sa kanya. Tumikhim siya. "I'm sorry. Nadala nanaman ako." He was about to go back to his seat but it was too late.

I grabbed his collar tsaka inilapat ko ang labi ko sa kanya. Noong una hindi siya gumagalaw pero matapos ang ilang minuto ay sinuklian niya rin ang halik na binigay ko.

We're both panting when we stopped kissing. " You should've not do that, Aeri. This is wrong. You have Elisha and engage na kayo."

Huminga ako ng malalim bago magsalita.

"I'm sorry kung nabigla ka. I have to tell you something, Jacob. I think you deserve to know everything." I said. Tinapunan niya ako ng nagtatakang tingin tsaka bumalik sa pagkakaupo.

Nanahimik siya hudyat na handa na siyang makinig sa mga sasabihin ko.

"My parents fixed my marriage to Elisha. They want me to marry him for business. After nung graduation ko lang nalaman ang tungkol doon... Naduwag ako, Jacob." My lips are shaking until hindi ko na napigilan. My tears shred down om my cheeks.

"Blinack mail ako ni Mommy. She said that if I'll choose you, she won't let me pursue showbiz and itatakwil daw nila ako. I got scared that time. I thought about what will I choose for a week. I decided to choose my dream career over you... I'm such a fool and a coward. I'm sorry..."

"Shh... It's okay. All I want for you is to make your dreams come true. That's what will make you happy, right? So, if you are happy, masaya na rin ako." He wiped those tears away tsaka lumapit sakin para yakapin ako.

Nahimasmasan naman ako. Nanatili siya sa tabi ko.

"I cleared my relationship with Elisha but not yet in public. Lahat ng yun is just for a show. Elisha liked me before but after I cleared my feeling to him, we became good friends. That was before he left for Spain. Babalik siya after 6 months and we'll fix this mess."

"I'm sorry, I should've fought for you, us. I was a coward. Dapat hindi ako nagpaloko kay Mom."

Inalu niya ako. Nanahimik kami ng ilang sandali bago ako muling nagsalita.

"Jacob?" Nilingon ko siya.

"Hmm?" He hummed looking at me. Inayos niya ang takas na buhok ko at nilagay sa likod ng tenga ko.

"I.. I still l-love you, But do you still... love me too?" I asked. My tears pooled my eyes again.

Ngumiti siya at nakita kong may namuong luha rin sa mata niya.

"Yes, Aeri. After all this years, Ikaw pa rin. Ikaw pa rin talaga, Aeri."

He leaned and kiss my lips softly. Mababaw lang iyon nung una pero maya maya ay lumalim iyon. Binuhat niya ako patingong master's bedroom habang inaangkin pa rin ang labi ko.

He lay me down on the soft bed. He parted my thighs and he positioned on top of me. He kissed my lips down to my jaw and neck. I arched it to give him more access.

My hand traveled down to the hem of his shirt pulling it up so he could take it off. Ganon nga ang ginawa niya.

Tinanggal na namin ang natutirang saplot saming katawan. Leaving us both naked.

He stopped kissing my lips and look at me.

"I love you, Aeri. I still do." he whispered.

"I love you too," I whispered back.

Iyon ang huli namin sinabi bago niya ako tuluyang angkinin.

I felt loved, again...

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