The Girl Who Hides Magic

Epilogue

Epilogue

Pauline Cynthia Zunino's Point of View

"Still tipsy?" I asked when I saw him walking down the stairs. Naligo muna siya para kahit papano ay mawala ang tama ng alak.

"Not anymore." Warner offered me his hand when he reached the couch I was sitting. "Come here."

My heart melted when he pulled me up just to hug me tightly in his arms. I felt so relieved and relaxed as he envelop me with his warm hugs. Hinalikan niya ang tuktok ng ulo ko na nagpangiti sa'kin.

"Are you going to leave again?"

I nodded, not letting go of him. "After a month. Nagbabakasyon lang kami dito."

He didn't say anything, but he hugged me tighter.

I sighed. "But I'll go here whenever I can. Tuwing weekends kung... gusto mo." Ang bilis ng takbo ng puso ko habang sinasabi iyon.

"Don't make me hope." He whispered but it's loud enough for me to hear.

Kumalas ako sa yakap para tingalain siya at titigan ng diretso sa mata. "I'm not making you hope, Warner."

I won't let him leave me, again. I won't leave him, again.

He sighed and sat next to me. Nakabukas ang television at tahimik kami; though, I'm sure no one is really watching.

I wonder what's running on his mind. Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon ko hinihiling na sana ay may ability ako ni Cy.

"How are you?" He asked without looking at me.

"I'm okay. Kinausap ko si Franco kanina," maingat kong sabi at napatingin siya saakin. "My questions were answered. I heard his explanation about... other things, too."

"Doctor Watson, yung psychiatrist ko, siya ang nag-convince sa'kin." I added. "I told him that I'm okay na kahit hindi ko na kausapin si Franco, at ikaw na lang ang gusto kong balikan dito pero sabi niya na gan'on pa din ang mangyayari, na si Franco pa din maaalala ko 'pag nakita kita kaya..." kuwento ko.

"I actually felt better after talking to my father. Kasama ko si Mommy kanina. She actually wants to meet you, kaya lang sabi ko solo muna kita." I laughed awkwardly as I feel my cheeks burned.

Maharot ka talaga, Pauline Cynthia pagdating sa lalaking 'to!

"Hey..." Naiilang kong sabi dahil sobrang diin ng titig niya sa'kin gamit ang hindi mabasang expression.

Kinakabahan tuloy ako!

I shrieked when he held me by my nape, leaned, and touched my lips with his. Libo-libong boltahe ang dumaloy sa katawan ko nang maramdaman ang maiinit at mararahan niyang halik.

I held unto his neck and pushed myself closer to him. He groaned at what I did.

Napasimangot ako nang humiwalay siya. Hinihingal ako pero ay gusto ko pa.

I want it again.

Shit, malandi ka talaga, Pauline!

Ngumuso siya, natutuwa sa hitsura ko. "I'm sorry, I can't help it. You were saying a lot of things that melted my heart. It's too much." He whispered, our foreheads touching.

I pouted, but it seemed like a wrong move because our lips touched again!

Oh my witch!

"Hindi ko sinasadya ah!" Mabilis kong sabi habang umiiling.

Warner gave off a deep laugh, showing his deep dimples that I truly missed. "I didn't say anything."

"But if you wanted more, you could've just asked." Pang-aasar niya pa kaya ay tinulak ko siya ng kaunti bago inirapan.