Ika-apat na Dungaw

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Malalakas na katok sa pinto ang gumising sa’kin. Tulog na tulog pa si Winter sa tabi ko, balot na balot ng comforter.

 

Nag-ring din bigla ang phone ko, at mabilis akong napatayo at nag-ayos nang sarili bago binuksan ang pinto. Parang konti na lang masisira na sa lakas ng katok sa labas.

 

“A-Ate…” Sumilip pa siya sa room ko at napangisi na lang nang makitang tulog pa si Winter.

 

“Akala ko naman hindi kayo umuwi kagabi, pero late na kayong dalawa… tanghali na.” Doon ko lang napansin ang maliwanag na sikat ng araw galing sa bintana ng kwarto ko.

 

“Alagaan mo ‘yan si Winter… intindihin mo.” Paalala ni ate Irene bago siya umalis. Tinapik pa niya ako sa balikat.

 

“Ang laki mo na, grabe… parang noon lang, sa’kin ka pa tumatakbo kapag ayaw ka pakainin ni Mommy ng jelly.” Natatawa pa siyang umalis at napalingon ako kay Winter.

 

Hindi ba bad na nag-oversleep siya?

 

“Lagi…” Tinapik-tapik ko siya sa pisngi para magising pero nag-stretch lang siya at isinuot ang sarili sa comforter.

 

Medyo nahila niya ‘yun pataas, dahilan para ma-expose ang binti niya.

 

“Lagi… wake up na, tanghali na.” I peppered her with kisses sa mukha after pulling the comforter a little to cover her legs.

 

“Hmm?” She sounded so baby-like, ibang-iba sa ingay niya kagabi.

 

“Mag-one pm na.” Napabalikwas siya at diretsong napaupo sa sinabi ko.

 

“Ang sakit ng katawan ko…” Reklamo niya at sumandal sa balikat ko.

 

She was really hyped and energetic kagabi. Kung ano-anong ginawa and all I did was to attend to her requests.

 

“Let me help you wash up… sabay tayo maligo?” Hindi siya sumagot and just hugged me.

 

“I’ll carry you ha?” Tumango siya, still sleepy I guess. I lifted her from the bed and brought her to my bathroom. Pinaupo ko siya saglit sa may toilet bowl to fill up the bathtub. Hindi naman siya nag-argue and just let me be.

 

I settled sa bathtub, and let her take the comfort of my lap. Nakasandal lang siya sa’kin, eyes still closing from time to time. Sobrang antok pa yata.

 

“Do you wanna sleep after kumain?” Umiling siya.

 

“Gusto ko na lang magkape… ayoko na matulog, mamaya na ulit gabi.” Natawa ako sa sinabi niya and just hugged her. She was drawing lazy patterns sa likod ng kamay ko while my other hand was busy massaging her hair with the shampoo.

 

“Ang kalat ko kagabi…” I guess I can agree on that one. Medyo makalat and sobrang bold niya with her requests last night but I guess she enjoyed it naman.

 

“Partida hindi ka pa lasing nun…” I earned a hit from her, followed by a pinch.

 

“Hindi ako maglalasing, baka mas malala ang sakit ng katawan na abutin ko.”

 

Lumakas ang tawa ko sa sinabi niya. I was surprised too, as to why she was so hyped and bold last night. Pati sa linyahan niya na hindi ko inexpect. I told her naman na there’s no need to pay me back but she insisted.

 

“Let’s rinse na…” Inalalayan ko siyang tumayo at pumwesto kami sa ilalim ng shower. It got a detachable head so I didn’t have to make her move that much, ako na ang nag-adjust.

 

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bigboy123
131 streak #1
reread~ 🥹
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#2
Chapter 2: atay ka
yuji954 #3
Chapter 53: "A reason to wake up, and an assurance before I sleep" and "I was her shot of reality and she was a dream that has come to life" grabe na ba me wHEN ?!
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#4
Chapter 40: tapos ang laban unang nagsabi ng i love you si Benjamino hahaha
evanesce_28
#5
Chapter 31: Gagi!!!! Sana all my lagi jusq nakakainggit naman HAHAHA
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Chapter 31: KAYO NA MAY LAGI
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Chapter 26: tamis
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Chapter 20: shutaness
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Chapter 14: great circle
Blueyy #10
Chapter 2: Hala ka na liked yung bikini post ni ateng naka white scrubs 😆😱