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Rumors

The sun was alredy up when I woke up. I smiled when I felt Jacob's arm around my waist hugging me from the back. I was only wearing my bottoms and nothing on my chest. Tanging ang white comforter lang ang nakatabon sa dibdib ko.

Dahan dahan kong inalis ang kamay ni Jacob sakin pero iniyakap niyang muli iyon ng mahigpit sakin.

"Stay here, with me." Pagkasabi niya nun ay hinarap ko siya.

"Goodmorning, love." I caressed his cheeks. Napangiti naman siya habang nakapikit pa rin ang mga mata.

Namulat siya tsaka hinalikan ang noo ko. "Goodmorning, my love."

I felt itchiness on my collarbones. Kinamot ko iyon at kinapa ang kwintas ko. Oh shit?! Did I lost it?!

I was panicking. Bumangon ako ng kaunti at tiningnan sa ilalim ng unan. Baka nahulog lang.

"What's wrong?" Jacob asked.

"My necklace, yung bigay mo, I think I lost it? Gosh! San napunta yon? Andami natin pinuntahan kahapon, saan ko hahanapin 'yun? That necklace is so important to me because you gave that to me."

Nilingon ko siya. Nagtaka ako dahil nakangiti lang siyang pinagmamasadan ako.

"Why? What's so funny? I'm serious here, can't you see?" I glared at him.

Umikot siya at may inabot sa drawer ng side table niya.

"Here, you dropped this yesterday when you removed your cover ups."

"Thank God! I thought I lost you!"

"Ayaw mo talagang mawala yan, huh? Akala ko nga hindi mo na sinusuot yan." Aniya tsaka kinuha ang kwintas sa kamay ko. Tumalikod naman ako tsaka niya inilagay iyon sa leeg ko.

Hinarap ko siya muli. He snaked his arms around my waist. Nilagay ko naman ang kamay ko sa balikat niya. He planted a soft kiss on my lips. Hinayaan kong bumaba ang comforter reaveling my chest a bit.

Sinakop iyon ni Jacob habang inaangkin niya ang labi ko.

Mabilis na lumipas ang araw. I just spend the whole week with Jacob exploring different Islands. He even took me to the part of hotel na ipaparenovate ni Ethan sa kanya. Natapos na yun since bago oa kami dumating dito ay nasimulan na iyon.

I really had fun spending my time here in Palawan, especially Jacob is with me. Syempre dahil bumalik na ulit kami sa dati. We made our relationship official again, and I promised him that I will never let him go, again. I will fight for him. I will do everything just to make him stay with me.

I will never make the same mistake back then. I am choosing him, now. Kahit pa papiliin ako over my carreer, siya ang pipiliin ko. Ganon ko siya kamahal.

Today is our last day here in Palawan. Mamayang gabi ay aalis na kami patungong Manila because the continuation of the shoot was moved on the day after tomorrow. Nag decide na kasi ang staff na ipapalabas na iyon as soon as posible kaya minamadali na ang shooting.

We're now at the beach front walking whike his hand is holding mine. He's wearing a sunglass and I'm wearing a beach hat. Nakilala siya ng mga tao pero hindi niya iyon pinansin ako naman ay nakatungo lang so hindi kita ang mukha ko. The crowd was talking about me. They were asking kung ako daw ba ang girlfriend ni Jacob. Well, yes. Ako nga.

Nagpicture kaming dalawa na silohette. I posted it on my IG story. I tagged him pero tinago ko ang username niya. I just put a heart emoji as a caption. Maraming nagtaka kung sino yon pero ang inisip nila ay si Elisha.

Speaking of him, nakausap namin siya ni Jacob kagabi and he confirmed that he was actually datinh someone. I told him about me and Jacob getting back together. He was happy for us at ganon rin ako sa kanya. He said that he will be home soon because madaling natapos ang project niya roon.

Bumalik na kami sa suite after namin manuod ng sunset. I'm gonna miss Palawan. This island is a paradise. I'll probably go back here, maybe with our kids.

"Are you happy, love?" He asked. Hugging me from behind. I am at the balciny, catching some sea breeze kasi walang ganito sa Manila.

"Yes, of course. You're the reasin why I'm happy." I said.

"I'm glad to hear that." He kissed my shoulder. Naramdaman ko ang labi niya doon dahil naka off shoulder top ako.

"I love you," he suddenly whispered.

"I love you, too, my love." Hinarap ko siya at inilapat ang labi ko sa kanya.

After that moment, nagpa room service na lang kami for dinner. After nun, nag check out na rin kami sa hotel tsaka nagtungi sa airport. I slept at the whole flight. Dahil sa pagod, inantok ako kaagad. I leaned my head on Jacob's shoulder.

Malalim na ang gabi nang marating namin ang NAIA. Biglang dumating ang sasakyan niya tsaka tumigil sa harap namin. Bumaba ang vallet at ibinigay kay Jacob ang susi.

He drive me home to my condo. Hinatid niya ako sa mismong unit ko.

"It's late, love. Just stay here, sleep with me tonight. You must be tired, too." I looked at his eyes. Mapungay na iyon.

"Okay, if that's what you want, love."

Pumasok siya at sumunod sakin patungo sa master's bedroom. I went straight to the shower to wash my self quickly. After ko ay si Jacob naman.

I put on my night wear and dimmed the lights before hopping into my bed. I miss this. Maya maya pa ay lumabas na si Jacob sa bathroom only wearing his boxer shorts. I don't mind naman. Nasanay na akong ganon ang suot niya mung nasa Palawan kami.

Humiga siya sa kama at lumapit sakin oara mayakap ako.

"Goodnight, my love. I love you," I whispered before giving him a peck on his lips.

"Goodnight, love, I love you," he whispered back.

The next day, I woke up a little late. Nilingon ko ang kabilang side ng kama. Jacob was not there. Maayos na ang sheets niyon.

I get up and went to the bathroom to wash my face. After that, pumunta ako sa kitchen, still, Jacob wasn't there. Nakita kong may isang red rose sa breakfast table katabi ng isang paper bag from a drive thru. There was a note attacted to the rose.

Goodmorning, love. Sorry I don't want to wake you up. I meeting up a clients and I have a meeting later so I left early. Eat your breakfast. I'll see you later ;)

I love you, Amore.

That was the message written on the note. I eat the breakfast that he ordered. Nag stay lang ako sa condo ko and did some work outs.

I took a bath right after my workout. My phone suddenly beeped twice. I quickly checked who was it.

Mika:

Hi, Miss Aeri! We have a shooting tomorrow sa Taguig po. 7am call time. I'll see you there!

Ako:

Okay, I'll see you :) I missed working with you, Mika.

Love ♥:

I'm on a meeting, love. I miss you already :(

Can't wait to see you!

Ako:

Focus on your job. You'll see me later, I miss you too :b

Nang gumabi na, dumating si Jacob sa condo ko. He brought some dinner so we can eat together here in my condo.

Umuwi rin siya bago mag hating gabi dahil may mga meetings pa siya bukas. But he promised that he will drive me to the studio tomorrow.

Hindi pa ako ready magsalita tungkol samin. Nag iintay pa ako ng tyempo. Will keep our relationship secret na lang muna.

I was scrolling through my social media when I saw someone posted a picture of me when I was in Palawan. Nakakapit ako sa braso ni Jacob at nakangit habang nakatingin sa kanya. Jacob was just standing still. Hindi kita ang mukha niya sa picture.

I read some comments at lahat sila ay nagtataka kasi oarang hindi raw si Elisha iyon. And they knew that Elisha is not yet coming back from Spain.

Maraming rumors na rin ang kumakalat tungkol doon.

May nakalagay na mysterious guy, new boyfriend and many more. Nasapo ko ang noo ko.

Oh, god! Gulo ito.

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