Novel & Cerita Feeling Loved

"But I want to make you feel cherished. You deserve to feel loved, not just in the big moments, but in the small ones too." His words hit me in a way that left me speechless for a moment. In the past, I never really knew what it felt like to be loved for me—not because of what I could offer or how well I could meet expectations. But with Ash, it felt so different. I wasn’t just his girlfriend; I was Maya, the woman he wanted to know and protect. And I loved him for that. --- Dinner was delicious, with soft conversations and laughter filling the gaps between bites. We had pasta, some wine, and for dessert, a rich chocolate mousse that Ash insisted we share.

“Your feelings are valid. What you feel is valid. And I must say, you’re in love… with me.” *****

I can feel the so-called freedom at this moment. I can feel his unspoken love towards me. Heartbeat fast. Wild moths in my tummy. Unusual feeling. So I realized how I love this man. 'God, I love this man so damn.' Marahang naghiwalay ang mga labi namin. Nakatingin lang siya sakin at gano'n din ako sa kanya. Parang... Gusto kong mag-break down dahil sa sinabi ng utak at puso ko kani-kanina lang.

I could feel my heart beating just for him, just for my heart’s owner. And when he said those words he told me yesterday? I haven’t gotten myself a sleep, it made me giddy and tingly all over because his words affected me, my whole being, my whole system, my heart, my mind and even my soul big time, like a virus. Well, I am indeed affected by virus called love. I felt like I am a feather in the wind, floating in the air with so much happiness and love in my heart because of his heartfelt confession to me and I can no longer stop myself from loving him...

“Stay healthy next time.” ⸻ Zia smiled. “Noted.” ⸻ And for the first time in their entire story— love didn’t feel like survival. It felt like care. Real. Simple. Human.

Hindi na kailangan ng salitang “I love you.” Ramdam na namin ito sa simpleng moment na iyon. ⸻ Habang nag-log off kami, parehong ramdam ang pagod, ngunit parehong may satisfaction. Hindi kami magkasama sa iisang silid, ngunit ramdam ang closeness. Hindi kami nagyakap, hindi naghawak ng kamay, ngunit ramdam ang warmth at understanding. At sa unang pagkakataon sa episode na ito, pareho naming naramdaman:

hindi ko maintindihan yung sinasabi niya dahil naka focus ako sa nararamdaman ko ngayon "What do you mean?" tanong ko tiningnan niya lang ako at Ngumiti " Stop looking back. look what's ahead of you. And stop blaming yourself for everything. You did nothing wrong. You should focus in the present not on your past." sabi niya hinawakan niya ang magkabila kong braso at sinama niya ako sa pagtalon niya. Dahil sa gulat ko diko namalayan na pino protektahan niya ang ulo ko sa pagtalon namin. pagkatapos noon ay maramdaman ko nalang ay ang pagbagsak namin pareho sa matigas na lupa tumayo agad ako para tingnan siya. " don't you know, Loving someone in the present is much more fun. than loving someone

Pero doon lang ba nasusukat ang totoong pagmamahal? True love is a deep, enduring, and selfless affection for another person, characterized by unwavering commitment, mutual respect, and a desire for their well-being. It involves accepting the other person with all their flaws, supporting their dreams, and prioritizing their happiness. True love is not solely based on romantic feelings but also on trust, honesty, and a desire to build a strong, lasting connection.

May pa-aksyon-aksyon pa ito habang nakatingin sa lahat ng taong nandoon. "Love is when you feel all warm inside, like having a cozy blanket on a chilly day. It's when you hug your teddy bear tight, and it's even better when you hug your mom and dad. Love is when you share your cookies with your friend and when you help someone pick up their toys. It's the good feeling you get when you see your favorite puppy or when your grandma reads you a bedtime story. Love is magic that makes you smile and feel happy all over." Sabi pa ng bata saka tumingin sa gawi nila.

She felt safe, she felt loved, and she felt alive. Seeing her surrender, seeing her give in to him completely, made Felix’s heart swell with pride and love. He loved how shy she was, but he loved even more how she trusted him enough to let go and be wild with him. “See? You don’t have to be shy with me,” he whispered softly, looking deep into her eyes. “We are one now, Lia. You are mine, and I am yours. There’s nothing we can’t do, nothing we can’t try. I want to make you feel good always. I want to be the only one who can make you feel this way.”