When the Stars Align

Chapter 29

Pagkapasok na pagkapasok nila ng kwarto ay isinandal siya ni Tristan sa likod ng pintuan. Sabik siya nitong hinalikan samantalang buong puso naman siyang nagpaubaya.

She missed him terribly.

She longed for the warmth of his embrace.

She ached for the way he made her feel utterly cherished, as if she were entirely his.

"Tonight, I’m going to claim you, and you won’t stop me. Just to be clear, I’m not in a relationship with anyone. Wala kang kaagaw, sayo ako...buong-buo."

Hindi pa siya nakakahuma sa ipinagtapat nito ng muling ikulong ng labi ng binata ang sa kanya. Ang mga kamay niya ay hawak ng isang kamay nito habang nakataas sa itaas ng kanyang ulo.

Tama ba ang dinig niya? Hindi sila ni Aurora?

"Hiniwalayan mo siya?" Sa gitna ng halikan nila ay nagawa pa niyang maitanong iyon. She heard him slightly chuckle.

"I wasn’t in a relationship with her in the first place, sweetheart." Malambing nitong bulong pagkuwa'y tila naiinip na binuhat siya at mabilis na dinala sa kama nito.

"No! Don't tear my gown. Hiniram ko lang ito..." Nakakagat-labing pigil niya sa lalaki ng makita niyang gusto na nitong punitin ang gown niya. Bukod sa wala siyang pambayad ay paano niya ipaliliwanag kila Chloe kung bakit nasira iyon.

"Then, just you undies."Kasunod ay narinig niya ang pagkapunit ng suot niyang panty at basta nalang nitong itinapon sa dulo ng kwarto.

"Y-Yung--"

"No more buts, sweetheart. Kanina pa ako nanggigil na gawin ito sayo. Damn! I was seeing red earlier when I saw you being held by another man.Ayoko! Hindi ko kaya." He placed a tender kiss on her lips after speaking those words. Napangiti siya sa inasta ng lalaki, napakaseloso talaga nito pero hindi niya alam kung bakit hindi siya naiinis kahit pa ganoon.

"Pageant lang yun. I-Iba yung ganito." Nahihiyang sinabi niya dito.

And I won't let that happen again," he murmured, his voice a soothing promise against her ear. With a fervent gaze, he captured her lips once more, sealing hers in a kiss that spoke of unspoken desires. His breath whispered a few mumbling words, but she was lost in the intoxicating flame Tristan had ignited within her. Overwhelmed by the heat of the moment, she felt her sense of propriety dissolve into the passionate embrace, leaving her heart adrift in a sea of uncharted emotions.

Hindi na siya nakatanggi ng tuluyang hubadin ng lalaki ang suot niyang gown. Ang kasunod niyang natandaan ay walang-awa siya nitong pinaungol gamit ang bibig nito. They lost themselves in a night of passionate connection, their bodies entwined as they explored each other with a tender intensity. The hours slipped away unnoticed, their soft whispers and shared sighs blending into a symphony of intimacy. As the sky began to lighten with the first hints of dawn, they remained wrapped in each other’s arms, savoring the profound closeness and warmth that had bound them together throughout the night.

Nagising siyang nakayakap pa din ang binata sa kanya. Mahimbing pa din ang tulog nito. She couldn’t help but gently trace his prominent nose, the chiseled perfection of his jaw, and the arch of his thick, expressive eyebrows, her fingers lingering as if memorizing every exquisite detail.Napakagwapo ng binata, bagay na siyang dahilan kung bakit maraming may gusto dito. Kanina nga ay pinagkakaguluhan ng mga kaklase niya ang panakaw na picture na nakuha ng mga ito sa binata. She couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of pride, savoring the privilege of being so close to him—a closeness that no other woman could claim.

Her heart raced violently, and she was afraid Tristan might hear it. She knew that, beyond the reasons concerning Aurora, she was slowly falling for him.She couldn’t pinpoint when it started, but she couldn’t deny the feeling that she wanted nothing more than to stay in his arms.She understood that his feelings might just be a passing phase—perhaps his kindness was merely a prelude to his desire to possess her—but she couldn’t escape the allure of his charm. Kahit itanggi niya ng paulit-ulit ay nakapasok na sa puso niya ang lalaki. And she was damn afraid because of it! Alam niyang sa huli ay siya ang talo-- hinayaan niyang mahulog ang sarili sa lalaking walang kasiguraduhan kung hanggang kailan siya nais manatili sa piling nito.

“What's going on in that pretty head of yours, huh?” She was startled to see Tristan awake, his voice a gentle tease. He placed a tender kiss on her lips, as if they were lovers savoring the lingering intimacy after a passionate night.

"W-Wala. I was just thinking kung bakit hindi na kayo ni M-Ma'am Aurora." Pagdadahilan niya dito.

"You're still jealous after what we just shared? Hmm... Maybe I should keep you locked up with me all day to make those thoughts disappear."

"Tss...ang manyak mo, ang aga-aga!" Kunwari pang inirapan niya ito.

His laughed echoed the room that's why she slightly pinch him.

"Sayo lang naman, sweetheart. Aurora's my friend, nothing more." malambing na sinabi nito.

"T-Talaga?" Gusto niyang tabunan ng bibig pagkatapos masabi iyon.

Fvck Jesusa! Parang masaya ka pa!

“Yeah... so can I have my morning kiss properly?” he asked with a playful yet earnest smile.

"Pero sabi mo sa farm, hindi ako ang tipo ng pagseselosan niya?" Mapait na tanong niya dito, inaalala ang iniyak niya dahil doon.

"I'm sorry, hindi ganun ang ibig kong sabihin."I was just upset that time. I had been looking forward to spending my birthday with you, but when I got home, you were nowhere to be found." Maamong sinabi nito.

Mas bumilis ang t***k ng puso niya sa sinabi nito. Dahan-dahang inilapit ng binata ang labi nito sa kanya at buong pusong inangkin nito ang labi niya. Kumpara sa nakaraang mga halik nito ay may kakaiba sa ngayon. Punong-puno iyon ng pag-iingat na pakiramdam niya'y sasabog ang puso niya sa sobrang rahan.

"I promise to make everything right. Just bear with me, sweetheart."