Chapter 24: Don't Hate People

My heart pounded so much after we kissed. I didn't expect that he would have my first kiss. His lips are addictive. It was smooth and my lips were craving for it.

Prince went to the cuisine to cook for me. While I am taking a bath. My room isn't that messy just like in the sofa. Bagong laba na rin 'yong kumot st bedsheet ro'n. I wonder why Prince has time to clean the room I used before rather than him.

When I went outside, I found a new pair of dresses. It was purple and blue. There are also pajamas and hoodies beside it. But the one that caught my attention is Prince's college picture that was placed above the  wardrobe in the room where I slept before.

I smiled and took it. My thumb brushes his face. Nakangiti pa siya roon.

"Sky, tapos ka na ba?" Rinig kong sigaw ni Prince sa kusina. Hindi ako sumagot at ibinalik na lang ang pictures sa kinalalagyan nito.

Hoodie at pajamas ang sinuot ko dahil medyo malamig din. Pinatuyo ko na ang aking buhok st sinuklay 'yon. I think Prince bought these clothes for me kasi alam niya na wala akong gamit sa loob.

I was about to open the door when he appeared in front of me, gasping and topless. My eyes traveled from his face down to his chest. He was topless and his V-line exposed. I was about to cover my face but I know it was too late.

"You're making me worried. What the hell is taking you so long, huh?" he asked me and sat at the edge of my bed.

"Then what the hell are you panting? Is there a ghost that makes you afraid?" Naguguluhan na rin ako sa ginawa niya. Bigla na lamang pumasok sa loob.

"It's not a ghost. It's... it's you." He scrunched up his nose. "I thought there was something that happened to you."

God! Sino ba ang mag-aakala na nasa loob ako mismo ng bahay niya pero takot pang may mangyari sa 'kin? He's been so good to me. A definition of boyfriend found in him.

I laughed at him. "What? Why are you afraid? I am just taking a bath and of course, matatagalan talaga ako kasi may tinitigan ako kanina, eh."

His jaw dropped. "Ah—What?! Hell no! You shouldn't stare at someone, Sky!" aniya. "Why didn't you inform me? Boyfriend mo na ako, 'di ba?"

Hindi ako makapaniwala na maging ganito ang ekspresyon niya. Actually, I am staring at his college picture. It's not someone.

"Ang gwapo niya kasi. His smile is so attractive." I giggled. "Tapos...hinaplos ko pa ang mukha niya. Can't you imagine that? Nahawakan ko na siya!"

Hindi na siya nagsalita at malamig na tumingin sa 'kin. Akala ko matapang 'to? Natatawa lang ako sa kaniya habang pinapatuyo ang buhok ko. Medyo makapal kasi ang hanggang beywang kong buhok. It was black and straight.

Nagulat na lamang ako nang kinuha niya ang blower at pinaupo ako sa gilid ng kama. He signalled me to turn back at sinunod ko naman. Hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti dahil sa ginawa niya. He's really the gift of God for me.

"Who's the man you are staring at?" he asked while drying my hair. "Just tell me. I won't get jealous and mad."

"Sure?"

"Yes. Who is he? Is he... handsome like me? Nagagawa ba niya sa 'yo ang ginagawa ko?"

I wanted to bursts in laugh. He's so... innocent. He didn't know that it was him I was referring to.

I nodded. "Yes, he's really handsome, better, gentleman and green flag."

I heard him sighed. "Ah..."

"Ano? Selos ka? I am not that beautiful but I was so in love with this person."

"Tell me who is he." His voice seems commanded me to tell him that it was him. He sounds sad at the same time... jealous? Yes, it is.

My shoulders were shaking because of laugh. "It's actually you, Prince."

"Why me? I mean...I wasn't there when you were taking a bath. Then, why is it me?"He stopped drying my hair and put the blower on it's designated area.

Umupo siya sa harapan ko habang sinusuri ang buong sulok ng mukha ko. He bit his lower lip before smiling at me.

"Why? Won't you believe?" I asked, brows lifted up.

"I believe you," he said and put his two hands on each side of my head. "I can't believe that it was me but maybe you are dreaming. Wake up!" He shook my head like a kid and let out a cute smile.

"Ouch...my world is spinning!" I was about to stand but he held my arms. I dropped and unexpectedly, I was in his top.

"What just you say? Aren't you dreaming now? So, tell me, who really is him?" My hands either on his side, supporting my balance to fall. He held my arms and twisted his legs on my waist.

"I wasn't dreaming, okay? It's really you I was referring to. Wait, gusto mo bang ipakita ko—" I didn't finished my words when he pulled my face closer to him and crashed his lips to mine.

His kisses were gentle. He tilted my head to give him more space to suck my lips. I responded him and closed my eyes, I dropped to him.

"Okay, I believe." He nodded and peck to my cheek.

"It was actually your picture when you were college. You're handsome, Prince." I laid myself beside him while my face upward.

He suddenly hugged me and moved his face closer to my face. He face me but his eyes closes. "Can we stay like this tonight?" He almost whispered it.

"Yeah. But let's eat together. I'm hungry, you know." I looked at him. "If...I will die, will you cry?"

Nagulat siya sa maging tanong ko. His eyes widen and his jaw clenched. "What were you saying? Why are telling me that, huh?"

I smirked and hugged him. "The most unpredictable that happens to a person's life is...death. So, If I die, will you cry?"

"Please don't say that, okay? I love you!" He kissed my forehead and put his chin above my head. "Let's get up and eat."

Bumangon na nga kami at tumungo sa hapag. He prepared broth and cheesecake here. After we grab our meals, I offered to washed the dishes and he will be the one to arrange it.

I found him massaging his temple so I went over him. "Are you okay?"

"I-Im fine, Sky. It's just... headache." Niyakap niya ako nang makita niyang nag-aalala ang mukha ko.

"May masakit ba sa 'yo?"

He shook his head and pulled himself away from me. "Take a rest now. Sleep tight!"

Pumunta na lang ako sa kwarto ko at ibinagsaknang katawan sa kama. I was staring at the plain white ceiling thinking how people could hate me and how the only person loves me like his queen. I couldn't imagine that there people who cast me off while Prince always appreciate me. I don't even believe in magic but... what if Prince and I will be teleporting to future? If that happens, I would be the happiest person in the universe.

Ang sarap sigurong mabuhay sa mundong walang gulo, ano? Where people shares love and laughter. 'Yong nagtutulungang malampasan ang mga problema at lahat patas. Where? Where this community found?

My phone caught my attention. Someone is calling so I raised from my bed and took it.

"Hello, good evening!" I greeted.

"Hi, I'm sorry if napatawag ako. Sorry no'ng hindi kita nakausap sa Golden Tower, Sky. I was really confused that time. May sasabihin sana ako sa 'yo, please don't be panicked, okay?" 

I nodded even though she can't see me. "Yes, Merlina. What's the problem?"

"Your dad was sent to hospital. Inatake siya kanina kaya dinala siya sa hospital. They are running out of money. Walang-wala sila, Sky. Baka... matulungan mo?

My dad! Even he is so cruel to me, he still my dad! I need to save him. Alam kong malaki ang pagkukulang niya sa 'kin pero...kahit gano'n, I need him to be saved. I shouldn't be laying here, thinking about his situation.

I bit the bottom of lips to suppress my cry. "I'll decide for it, Merlina. Thank you for informing me."

"No problems. How are you? Rasie wanted to see you but you know, you're busy. He wants to talk to you but he don't know your Facebook. Take care, Levina! I miss you!"

She ended the call. I smiled painfully. I wanted to see my mom and dad. However, Tito Valir will be there too. Should I visit him? Or...let him die? No! I'll visit my daddy.

"Are you okay?" A voice came from my behind. I couldn't face him since my eyes were watering again.

I nodded and dropped my phone on the table. beside my bed.

"You aren't okay. I know you, Sky."

"I said, I am okay, Prince! Isn't it clear to you?!" I shouted at him while crying.

Imbis na lumayo siya sa akin dahil sinigawan ko siya, mas lalo siyang lumapit sa 'kin at kinulong ako sa kaniyang mga bisig. I wanted to push him, I need space. My dad isn't feeling well! I wanted to hurt him because my dad was hurt but...he wasn't moved away. Prince hugged me more even tight and kisses my forehead.

"You should've told me what's your problem. Because I can't help you if you will remain silent to me," he said and caressing my back.

"I'm sorry for shouting. I'm sorry..."

"I understand you, Sky. Now, are you willing to share to me what exactly your problem?" he moved backward and his eyes landed on my face.

"My dad. He is in the hospital. I was afraid of...losing him." I was crying on his shoulder. "That was his last chance of living. The doctor said before that...once he will admitted again, there's no chance he will survived."

He sighed. "God is more power than the doctor. He will be okay, Sky. Let's pray for him."

A smile plastered on my face. Oh, I forgot that there is Lord. Prince is right. Lord is powerful than the doctor.

"Gusto mo samahan kita rito?" he asked and unbound himself from me.

"Puwede?"

"I am happy with that." Sabay naming ibinagsak ang sarili sa kama habang nakaukit pa rin sa labi ang ngiti.

We didn't close our eyes yet. Prince was staring at me. He wiped my tears using the back of his thumb. He kissed my forehead again and I buried my face on his chest.

"Do not hate a person just because he lacks to love you. Instead, teach them to love theirselves. Because God didn't teach people to hate their both." He pulled me closer to him. His warm hugs pulled  me to sleep.