Tingnan ko uli si Cassie habang natutulog. Ang sarap pagmasdan. Parang anghel lang. Ang ganda ng mukha. Pinkish ang cheeks at ang pula ng labi. Natural hindi lipstick.
Tumayo ako at nagbihis. Nilabas ko yung steak. Ang ganda ng karne. Maraming marbling kaya siguradong malambot. Pinunasan ko ng kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture. Nung tuyo na, nilagyan ko ng salt and pepper. Hinayaan ko Muna habang nagdikdik na ko ng bawang at naghati ng onions, patatas, bell pepper, asparagus and carrots.
I put some olive oil then the onions then the potatoes. When the potatoes were cooked, added the carrots then the asparagus then the bell peppers. Seasoned with Himalayan salt and cracked peppers. Tasted a little and when it was perfect, set it aside.
“Hon, Ang bango nyan ah…” Nagising na pala si Cassie. She went to the refrigerator and took some water out.
“You want?” She asked…
“Please” Sabi ko.
Inabutan nya ko ng tubig sa baso at mabilis ko itong naubos. Nauhaw din pala ako sa ginawa namin.
I was preparing the meat nung yumakap siya sakin galing likod.
“Hon, amoy ginisa ako.”
“Hindi naman. I just want to embrace you.”
I just let her do it while I put the seasoned iron skillet on the stove. I set the fire at its highest. I got my European butter from the fridge and fresh rosemary.
Nakakapit pa rin sakin si Cas. Ayaw bumitaw. Natatawa na nga ako.
“Baka mapaso ka, magluluto na ko.”
She pouted and I smiled. Parang bata pero nakakatuwa. She sat on the table and nagcellphone.
I started melting the butter and put the crushed garlic and the rosemary. I then put the 1 inch thick ribeye steaks on the pan as it started to sizzle. 1 minute on each side and it’s done. Medium rare!
Hinapag ko Yung steak together with the sauteed veggies on the side. Got the red wine I have put on the chiller since yesterday to make the perfect combination.
Gave a small plate to Cas with fork and steak knife.
“Parang prepared na prepared ka ah”. She teased.
” Siyempre…”. I said with a smile.
“Kaya in love na in love Ako Sayo eh!”
I just smiled again showing my deep dimples.
Nilapitan ko siya at kiniss. Very yummy kiss.
“Let’s eat” I said while pouring wine on her wine glass.
She started getting some meat and veggies with happiness in her eyes.
I felt happy too.
“Ang juicy nung meat and perfectly seasoned. Magchef ka na lang kaya?”
“Nako… Ok na ko sa course natin. Sideline na lang Ang pagluluto”
We finished eating and took some more wine while chatting.
I really love talking to this girl. Aside from her lovely face, super animated nya magkwento.
I cleaned up the table and washed the dishes. She let me.
After I am done, I entered my room and there she was drying her hair.
” Oh.. nakaligo ka na. Paabot naman Ng twalya please.”
“Dalhin ko na lang sa banyo”.
It was midnight already. Buti na lang may hot water. As I was soaping my body the door of the bathroom opened.
“Pwede pasilip?” She giggled.
“Hahaha. Magkakakuliti ka nyan”. I teased.
I finished shower and nagbihis na. I found her on the sofa watching LOTR. I cuddled her and she turned off the TV. She just laid there.
I kissed her and we slept again.
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“Pasa!”
I threw the ball to Paolo as he ran towards the goal. The score was 13-14 with the opponents leading.
Dahil walang nakatakbo sa kalaban, the fastbreak was a success. All 14 ang score.
“Derecho ba to or race to 3?”
Ang choice Namin siyempre is race to 3 dahil sa kalaban ang bola. Sila naman eh derecho.
“Kara krus?”
“Krus! Sabi ng team namin.
Napatingin ako sa bleachers. Mukhang masarap Ang kwentuhan ng girls. Kumaway sakin si Cas nung nakita nya kong nakatingin. I smiled.
The result was Kara. Medyo kinakabahan kami. Yung point guard ng kalaban eh magaling sa play.
Masikip ang depensa mamin. Si Brian ang nakabantay sa point guard. Kinross over pero naharang pa rin. Magaling talaga tong si Brian. Nagfake ang kalaban at nakapuslit. Biglang pasa sa forward nila. Buti na lang mabilis si Axel. Naharang nya at gumulong Yung bola. Nag-agawan ng bola. Swerte at napunta malapit sakin. Nakuha ko pero kinuyog ako. Palibhasang matangkad, nahagis ko pa din malapit kay Brian. Dumulas. Agawan uli sila nung isang point guard. Lumabas ang bola. Last touch ang kalaban.
Inilabas ni Paolo ang bola at pinasa agad kay Brian. Biglang shoot. Tumulay sa ring. Rebound ni Axel sabay pasa sakin. Alleyhoop. Pasok..
“Whoo!” Sigawan kami at sigawan ang girls.
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After tumambay at kumain sa labas, uwian na. Sumama pa rin sakin si Cas.
Pagdating sa bahay, naligo na ko at nahiga. Si Cas naman ay nasa kusina at nagluto ng lunch.
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Naalimpungatan ako dahil may humahagod sa likod ko. “Sarap naman…” Sabi ko.
Patuloy ang masahe. Firm ang pisil….