CHAPTER SIX

JELLY'S POV

Second day here in Boracay and I can already say that I'm liking it here. Ceyx asked me to go jet skiing with him, which I did not decline, and it was one of the best experiences so far. As of now, we're both having lunch here on a small yacht. I don't know how but it was Ceyx who rented it.

"Where do you want to go next?" he asked as we both dug into our seafood meal.

I took a deep breath before smiling and looking at the beautiful sea. The weather seemed fine. It was a perfect cloudy afternoon. "How about scuba diving? Do you also like to do that?" I faced him and asked.

Ceyx smiled before nodding his head. "Whatever my fair maiden wants."

Napaikot na lang ang mga mata ko kahit nanatili naman ang ngiti ko sa labi. I must admit it. Ceyx seemed extra sweeter ever since the talk last night happened. Hindi rin siya umalis sa cabin ko nang may mangyari na naman sa amin. And when I woke up, I found him hugging me tight, and of course, an amazing breakfast in bed happened again. That man is insatiable. Fair thing that I could cope up with him.

Tinapos na lang namin ang tanghalian saka minaubra ni Ceyx ang sinasakyan namin sa mas malalim na parte ng dagat. There were scuba diving gears on the yacht which made it easier for us to suit up and do our next activity.

Pero syempre, bago namin gawin iyon ay nagpahinga muna kami. We both leaned on the railing and stared at the sparkling blue water surrounding us. It really felt peaceful and I couldn't deny the fact that I wanted the moment to stop right there and then. Just pause a minute so I could savor the moment more and longer.

"Care for my fair maiden to share what's going inside her beautiful head? Except for my sexy body, of course." I rolled my eyes at his remark, and he just chuckled.

I inhaled the fresh air. "I'm just happy. I can't believe that I'm enjoying this vacation more than what I expected," I honestly answered, still looking at the peaceful scenery. "This would be an unforgettable experience."

I felt his arm snaking its way to my waist. "Am I the reason why it became better?" He placed a soft kiss on my shoulder.

I chuckled. "Maybe. I'm not confirming anything, Ceyx," I teased.

He did not say anything anymore but I was able to feel him smile against my shoulder after kissing it again. We stayed there for a couple of minutes. A very comfortable silence while I feel his warmth.

Finally, we both decided to do our scuba diving. Ceyx guided and instructed me about the activity. He seemed very knowledgeable about this which made me curious for a bit but then I realized that he's a freaking porter of a ship, of a beach resort, I think it really is somehow normal.

Hindi ko na lang muling inisip iyon saka excited na tumingin kay Ceyx na seryosong nagpapaliwanag. Honestly, he looked hot while explaining so serious that I could not help but get turned on. Jelly, you are turning into a wanton woman. Please, calm your fire.

Pagkatapos magkaunawaan ay naunang tumalon si Ceyx, saka ako sumunod. Pretty fishes welcomed me. I also admired the beautiful coral reefs and swam to get a closer look. Nakasunod naman sa akin si Ceyx kaya mas lumakas ang loob kong lumangoy pababa. I was admiring the view and the fishes, but when I turned around, I admired a different view.

Ceyx was smiling genuinely while he played with the school of small fish. He looked like a kid that was given a new toy. He looked that happy to the point that I couldn't take my eyes off of him. I was just staring at him, but then he caught me and winked at me, causing me to roll my eyes.

After enjoying the colorful coral reefs and fishes, we both swam back to the surface. Inalalayan ako ni Ceyx na makaakyat sa yacht saka namin tinanggal ang scuba diving gears at napagdesisyunang mahiga muna sa maliit na deck noon habang nakatingin sa mga ulap. "I just realized something," I opened up a conversation.

"Hmm? What is it?" His right arm served as my pillow and his other arm was for him.

I continued to stare at the clouds. "Hindi pa natin ganoon kakilala ang isa't isa." Naalala ko lang na wala pa talaga kaming napag-uusapan tungkol sa mga sarili namin but we have been intimate of a couple of nights now.

Akala ko ay hindi na iimik si Ceyx pero nagsalita naman siya. "I thought you weren't curious about me."

Napaangat naman ako ng kilay. "What made you think that?"

Mahina siyang natawa. "I don't know. I really thought that you only wanted s*x, you know? Minsan nga pakiramdam ko eh ako pa ang babae sa ating dalawa. I started to notice myself being clingy to you, and as for you... well, you did say you didn't want to date me."

"Hey, I never said I didn't want to date you. I'm just not comfortable with that term. Pero kung papansinin mo naman eh itong ginagawa natin ay parang ganon na rin naman ah," I defended myself. How can he say those? Hindi niya ba napansin?

Muli siyang tumawa. "In my entire dating life, I have never experienced a no-label thing." Ceyx chuckled again before pulling me closer to him. Napatingin naman ako sa kanya nang maramdaman kong hinalikan niya ang ulo ko. "But I think, I would settle on that if it's you. If it's the only thing you can give for the meantime, my fair maiden."

I wanted to roll my eyes at him but I stopped myself and just seriously stared at him. "Ceyx, we've only been together for a day or two. Bakit parang ang seseryoso ng mga sinasabi mo pagdating sa akin?" I knew I had to ask one way or another.

He softly smiled. "I don't know, Jelly. I don't know, but I like what's happening to me."

Napailing na lang ako saka muling ibinalik ang tingin sa mga ulap. "Our vacation would end tomorrow afternoon, Ceyx. I don't think our paths would cross again, you know?"

"Kapag gusto, maraming paraan. Kapag ayaw, maraming dahilan. And as far as I know, I'm starting to like you, Jelly. So I'll do something for our paths to cross again. Or better yet, sasama na lang ako sayo kapag umuwi na kayo."

Hindi ko naman napigilang matawa. He sounded so positive. I'm pretty sure, he'll forget this once we leave this place. Masyadong malaki ang Maynila, ang Pilipinas, hindi na ulit kami magkikita kapag naghiwalay na ang landas namin dito sa Boracay. Imposible naman ang sinasabi niyang sasama siya sa akin pag-uwi. One way or another, our paths would separate.

And I don't even know why I felt something a bit heavy in my chest with that thought. Napailing na lang ako.You might really be in trouble, Jelly. You better be careful. I sighed and just stared at the bluish sky.

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