Broken Strings – Chapter 42
MELISSA QUIZON
I got out of the car. I don’t take my eyes off him because maybe when I close my eyes he will disappear from my sight. Is this the well -known Wright Agoncillo? He used to be someone who can’t live without his helpers, can’t ride a jeep because of his many cars. He was no longer the former Wright who could not endure under the heat of the sun and sweat. His last name is well-known because of the amount of company they have but here he is and he is threshing rice, pulling bones, his clothes are dirty, and his clothes are wet with sweat.
He has already changed.
hing to Wright.
slowly turned to me.
I wrapped my arm around his neck.
und you.” The corner of my eye heats up.
You mean ..”
you.”
looking for
e you don’t exist. I’m sorry for not appreciating the things you sacrificed for me. I’m sorry I became so heartless and selfish. I was just scared. I was just scared that I might get used to being with you and you would leave us again as if we’re not enough. I set my distance because I don’t want to get hurt again, but I didn’t know t
op crying.”
tears. “I’ve always loved you, Wright. Always.”
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rriedly question Wright after he took off his shirt and discarded his black boxer. I scooped up the dipper with water and poured it over
.”
ath. We were outside his hut and sitting opposite in the well. Mang Hermino’s wife lent me a d
ght immediately snatched it from my hand as well. “Na-uh. I can do this. it’s hard I might not be able
come on.” He sounds pissed.
so pissed off?”
not pissed, I’m frustrated.”
W-Why?” I asked.
.”
lip. “I won’t mind
half-naked.”
he hammock in the mango tree not far from the well where we wer
-But-“
and looked at Wright who was also staring at me.
a twinkle in his eyes. “Now, turn around and stop watching while I’m taking a bath.”
ative now ?!
the other side of the cradle and sat behind him. I heard a rush of water. I tried not to look back because I was sure he would make fun of me peeping at him.
distance caught my attention.
te v-neck and knee-length shorts. His body grew even bigger because of the type of work he did.
ld be positioned next to me. He lay down and I leaned o
you like me to massage your back?” I ask.
I’m alright,” he says hoarsely.
ork on the farm and fishery.
ed more into his body. I missed him. I felt him smell my hair.
elling your hair.” He murmured.
f my body was on top of him. My eyes wandered to its gentle face. I can’t help but caress that.
ing him on the lips.
gently, we savour every moment. One of his hands went up to my name and the other was on my waist. I backed away but he immed
higher than the Eiffel Tower? And for building a great wall between us because I’m a coward? And for hurting you so much? And for wasting all your effort? And for pushing you away like a stray sick dog? “
ill love me. And I’m incredibly happy.” She said earnestly as she caressed my cheek.
ot to leave me again, Wright.”
”
No ring?”
ney to buy a diamond ring-“
what he said.
d. “Your response is so corny!”
hen my mouth collided with his in a hard, reckless kiss.