Chapter 23 - Chapter 21

Ryu graduated as the suma cum laude in his class. I was there and I was the first one to cheer for him when he went up the stage, holding his diploma. Kinuhanan ko siya ng litrato habang katabi si Jigs.

"Kayo na ba?" punong puno ng malisya na tanong ni Jigs. Nilingon ko siya at nakatitig lang sa kanya, tahimik. Napailing siya sa hindi ko pagsagot. I know I like him pero hindi namin naiklaro sa isa't isa kung ano kami.

The ceremony ended and Ryu hurriedly went to us. "Congratulations, anak. You really made us proud." Si Tito Yuri. Hinalikan naman siya ni Tita Yllis.

He went to me and gave me a tight hug. It felt awkward to be hugged by him in front of his whole family. Kumawala ako sa pagkakayakap niya. "Congrats, Ryu." I said, smiling. Tita Yllis was giving us a malicious smile.

Makabuluhang ngiti ang ipinakita ni Jigs at Rav sa akin. I scoffed at them and they just high fived.

"Iha, we will be having a party for Ryu at Shangri La. You'd better come. I already told Lia and Vox about the plan." Si Tita Yllis habang papalabas ng school after ng ceremony.

"Opo, Tita. They mentioned it to me. Of course po, we will be there." Sagot ko. Pumalakpak si Tita sa kagalakan. Nakangiti naman si Ryu sa akin habang nakahawak sa baywang ko. I tried to distance myself from him but his grip is tighter now.

We went to a fine dining kung saan nagpareserve sina Tita Yllis. Together with Ryu's family, nagdinner kami sa labas to celebrate Ryu's graduation. The dinner went on habang nagkukuwentuhan at nagtatawanan ang lahat. "Naku, anak, you will be managing NCFMC pagkatapos agad ng board exam mo." Si Tita Yllis.

Umiling si Ryu, "Ma, I want to start from the bottom. I want to earn my way on top. Ayoko po ng instant na malaking posisyon sa kompanya. Gusto ko pong paghirapa iyon. Dadaan ako sa tamang proseso at sisikaping abutin ang gusto niyo para sa akin." Seryusong pagsasabi ni Ryu sa magulang.

I saw the grin on Tito Yuri's lips. "You really are a Navalta, anak." Tita Yllis smiled at her son. "Anak ka talaga ng tatay mo." Sabay sabay kaming nagtawanan lahat.

Dinner ended at round 8:30, nagboluntaryo si Ryu na ihatid ako sa condo. Tumango naman ang mga magulang niya at nagpaalam na kami para makaalis. Dumiretso na kami sa parking lot kung saan nakapark si Ryu habang hawak niya ang kamay ko.

Pumasok na kami sa kotse at nagsimula nang bumyahe papuntang condo. He was holding my hand while driving. I let him drive in peace as I stare ahead. We were at the basement of my condo after fifteen minutes.

Bubuksan ko na sana ang pintuan ng kotse niya ngunit hinila niya ako palapit sa kanya at niyakap ng mahigpit. Napatawa ako sa ginawa niya. Kumawala ako sa yakap niya para maharap siya. "Congratulations, you did it. You graduated."

Nakangiti siya at hinawakan ang aking dalawang pisngi at hinalikan ang aking mga labi. I was stunned at what he did but I smiled and kissed him back.

He slid his tongue into my mouth and I happily opened my mouth for him to have a better access. Madiin ang mga halik ni Ryu.

His right hand cupped my breast while his left hand is pulling me closer to him from my waist. I moaned as he inserted his hands into my bra.

Lumapit ako sa kanya at ipinuwesto ang sarili sa kandungan niya. He chuckled. "Easy, baby." Si Ryu.

I smiled at stared at him lovingly. God, I think I am in love with this man. I spread my legs onto his lap as I kissed him hard.

Nasa likod ko ang isang kamay niya at nilalaro naman ng isa niyang kamay ang isang dibdib ko. Oh, he's so good at this. Para akong nabubuhayan lalo sa mga halik at haplos niya.

I was wearing a formal mini dress. He unhooked my bra and I volunteered to take it off. Suot ko pa rin ang dress ko, but I am braless. Hinawi niya ang telang nakaharang sa dibdib ko at inangkin ng kanyang mga labi ang kanang dibdib ko as his other hand played with my nipples.

Napasandal ako sa manibela habang ginagawa niya iyon. Nakalimutan kong nasa loob pa pala kami ng kotse niya. Bahagyang pinahiga niya ang upuan para makagalaw ako ng maayos.

Naglipat kami ng posisyon at nasa taas ko na sya. He moved his hand from my breast down to my private part. I groaned and he kissed me to keep me quiet.

His fingers moved to my folds and slowly entered me. "Shit, baby, you are wet." He muttered.

I moaned as his fingers moved in a circular motion through my folds. He kissed my neck to my lips as he continued to explore me down there. I reached for his pants and felt his hardness. Binuksan ko ang butones ng kanyang pantalon at ipinasok ang aking kamay.

"Fuck." He whispered. I continued to reciprocate the actions he was doing to me through his manhood.

Naging mas malalalim ang mga halik niya sa akin habang hawak niya ang dibdib ko while the other played with my cherry.

I moaned as he continued to kiss me. His fingers in my front bottom is releasing all the sensations my body feels right now. His fingers inside me feel so good, I grind onto it, openly letting him know that it feels good.

I grabbed his hand as he continued to move fast and felt myself exploded. My breathing was hard. He then showered me with kisses and helped me get up. He buttoned his pants and brushed a soft kiss on my lips again.

Umayos ako sa pagkakaupo at inayos ang aking damit. Nauna siyang lumabas ng kotse at sumunod ako. He kissed my cheek as I went out of his car. He wrapped me in his hands by the shoulder and headed to the elevator.

Nang tumunog ang elevator at pumasok na kami. He pressed the level to where my unit was.The elevator went from basement going upward. Tumigil ito sa ground floor dahil may sasakay. Nang bumukas ang pinto ng elevator, si Cece iyon.

May kasama siyang lalaki, si Leo, yung boyfriend niya. Matagal na silang dalawa at sa lahat ng naging boyfriend niya, si Leo ang pinakamatino. "Ky, Ryu! Kakarating niyo lang din pala. Ryu, congratulations on graduating. Galing mo ah. Suma Cum Laude." Bati ni Cece.

Bumati rin si Leo sa kanya. Nagkakilala na sila ni Ryu sa condo tuwing bumubisita si Leo kay Cece at saktong naroon si Ryu. "Thank you, Cece, Leo. You should come at the party this Friday. I'll give you the invitation through Ky tomorrow."

Tumango ang dalawa at pumalakpak si Cece, she really likes parties. She snaked her arms sa siko ni Leo and Leo held her hand and carressed it. I smiled at them.

Ryu snaked his arms on my waist at nilapit ang kanyang labi sa tenga ko. "I think we forgot something in my car." Hinarap ko siya, "Ano? Wala naman akong ibang dala." Kuryusong tanong ko. He smirked, "Your bra." he whisered softly in my ear.

I grasped. Napalingon si Cece at Leo sa reaksyon ko. "Anyare sayo, Ky?" tanong ni Cece na nakasalubong ang dalawang kilay.

I smiled awkwardly, "H-ha? Wala naman." Nagkibit balikat ang dalawa habang pigil sa pagtawa si Ryu. Siniko ko siya para tumahimik. Tumunog ang elevator at bumaba na kami. Naunang bumaba si Cece at Leo.

Sumunod kaming dalawa habang sobrang nako-conscious ako sa katotohanang hindi ko nga naibalik ang bra ko. Ryu's hand went to my waist and pulled me close to him. He was smirking and I glared at him.

He laughed, "It's okay. Hindi naman halata and besides nandito na tayo sa condo mo." Binuksan ni Cece ang pinto, "You both are going inside?"

"Go ahad, Cece. Sunod ako." Ani ko. Tumango si Cece at pumasok na sila sa unit. Ryu and I stayed outside.

"You better go home now." Sabi ko kay Ryu habang nakaharang ang dalawang kamay sa dibdib ko. His eyes were on it at tinitigan ko siya ng masama. His lips twitched into a smile. "Can't I stay longer?" lambing niyang tanong habang inalis ang mga kamay ko sa dibdib ko, "Don't be so obvious, baby."

"Not now, you can't. Kailangan mong umuwi sa bahay niyo to celebrate your graduation with your family. Spend the rest of the evening with them." Sagot ko nang nakangiti.

Ngumiti at tumango rin siya. "Okay, then. Thank you for coming. I appreciate it. See you at the party, Ky."

Tumango ako at hinawakan niya ang aking baba. Dinampian niyang muli ng isang malalim na halik ang aking mga labi bago magpaalam na umalis. Hinintay niya akong makapasok bago tuluyang umalis.

Dumiretso ako sa aking kwarto para makapagsuot ng bra at bumalik sa labas. Nasa kusina si Cece habang nasa sala naman si Leo.

"Cece, I need to talk to you. Alone." Bulong ko sa kaibigan at umupo na sa dining area. Tumango siya. "Babe, usap lang muna kami ni Ky. Can you wait for me sa kwarto?" malambng niyang tugon kay Leo.

Ngumiti si Leo at tumango, "Sure, babe. Will wait for you inside." At tumayo na siya sa sofa. "Thanks Leo." Pahabol ko.

Hinarap ako ng kaibigan at hinila ang upuan para maupo sa harap ko. "Spill it."

"I think I love him already, Cece." Pag-amin ko kay Cece. Tinitigan nya ako. Hindi man lang nagulat sa rebelasyon ko. Maya maya ay ngumiti na siya. "Praise the Lord, umamin ka na rin, girl. It took you long enough." She said while praising me.

Napatawa ako sa reaksyon niya. "You should tell him, Ky. You both are deadly in love with each other so bakit mo pa itatago ang nararamdaman mo."

"Do you think he feels the same way for me?" I asked. Napabuntong hininga si Cece na tila ba isang katangahan ang katanungan ko. "Ky, the guy is head over heels in love with you. Di pa ba obvious? Kulang na lang, dito na yan matutulog." She said, laughing.

Napakagat ako sa aking labi. "Actually, he did sleep here already. Once." Her eyes went wide, shocked at my revelation.

Napanganga siya sa sinabi ko, "And? Anything else you want to tell me?" I stared at her as she asked. Tumahimik ako ngunit parang alam na niya ang sinasabi ng mga mata ko. Hinampas niya ako habang tumatawa, "The Great Katherine Ysabel just became greater. So, how was it? Was it good?" she laughed.

Napatawa rin ako sa katanungan niya, "I don't kiss and tell, Cece."

She held my hand, "Ky, bestfriend kita. At masaya ako para sayo, pero wag mo nang patagalin at magtapat ka na kay Ryu. Obvious naman na mahal na mahal ka niya. I can see how he takes care of you, how he always makes sure na kumakain ka. Nakikita ko kung pano ka niya alagaan. Tell him, before it's too late."

Cece is right. Tumango ako sa kanya, "Tama ka, Cece. I am going to tell him at his party. Simula ngayon, magiging honest na ako sa sarili ko at kay Ryu."

"That's my girl." Pumapalakpak na sagot niya sa akin. Maya maya ay nagbukas ang pinto ng kwarto ni Cece at sumilip si Leo with his puppy eyes staring at Cece.

"Babe." Tawag niya. Napakamot ng ulo si Cece. Tinawanan ko siya at pinaalis na rin para puntahan na si Leo. She smiled at tumayo sa kinauupuan at dumiretso na sa kwarto. I saw Leo kissed her lovingly and hugged her as they entered the room.

Napangiti ako at masaya ako para kay Cece. Finally, a decent man for her. I stood up and turned off the lights and went to my room to shower.

Nang matapos ako ay nahiga na ako sa kama at binuksan ang aking cellphone. Isang text galing kay Ryu.

Ryu: I'm home. I miss you already.

There were butterflies in my stomach. I typed and sent my reply to him.

Ako: I miss you too. Take a rest. I'll sleep now. Goodnight.

Hindi ko na napansin ang cellphone ko at nakatulog na ako.