Mystery Santa

XII. Anxiety

Raquel's view

Holy shit.

Shit. Shit. Shit.

I'm freaking out! I can't believe I said yes to meeting Lavelle's family!

What the fuck did I get myself into?!

What if they don't like me?

What if they hate me?!

Oh god no. I can't let them hate me, I love...

Wait a minute...

Nope. I wasn't actually going to say it. Right?

I can't possibly be in love with Lavelle? It's been like a couple of days of hanging out with her. That's hardly enough time to fall in love with someone.

But, she has been working for the company for a year. So, it's not like we just met. I've seen her around work plenty of times.

How could I miss her. She's absolutely gorgeous I could never keep my eyes nor mind off of her.

And now we are together and I still can't wrap my head around how this all happened. Everything happened so fast.

It sarted with a Mystery Santa game and ended with me being unable to contain my distance any longer. There's just something so special about her. That light in her just draws me in and makes me want to always be there for her to love her with everything I have.

There's that word again!

Love!

I've never really felt this way before. Sure, I've dated others in the past,but I've never felt something as intense as the feerlings I have for Lavelle.

Is this what love is really like?

Is love supposed to feel all consuming yet warming at the same time. Am I supposed to feel like I can barely breathe without her next to me? Am I supposed to feel on top of the world and so incredibly happy when in love?

I don't have any answers. But for once I don't want to push these feelings away. I don't want to push Lavelle away.

I want to make a good impression on her family. I need to be so incredibly well behave and polite.

I also need to bring something. Perhaps some yummy dessert will be good?

I walk over to the table to grab my keys and head out the door.

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Lavelle's view

"Tama na yang pag-iisip sis, calm down," Max says.

"Mamaya andito na girlfriend mo, at magiging okay ang lahat," Max adds pulling me to sit down on the couch with him.

"Di ako makalma Max. Today will be a disaster," I exclaim.

Max chuckles and puts a reassuring arm around me. "Apaka drama mong kapatid lagi. Hey, walang masama na mangyayare ngayon, andito ako para sayo at si Raquel din,"

"Salamat, Max." I reply. Max turns on the TV and we both watch a cartoon while waiting for Raquel to arrive

-knock-knock-

"Whose there?" Max jokes as I get up to open the door to let in Raquel.

"Hey, lavelle," she says giving me a quick peck which instantly puts a smile on my face. She smiles beautifully back at me and I let her into my apartment.

"Is this the one and only Max?" Raquel ask as my brother gets up and extends his arm to shake her hand.

"Yes, wala ng iba, Unbearably magnificent aren't I?" He jokes.

Raquel chuckles before responding with, "Yes, you have certainly blown away any of my expectations,"

"Lavelle, gusto ko na sya," Max says looking at me.

"Bukod dun sa chocolate mishrrup, I like you too," Raquel replies seconds after.

"Now, you must deal with two sassy people sis," Max adds laughing along with Raquel.

Okay so maybe it will be fine after all. My brother likes Raquel, so hopefully the rest of my family will too.

"Okay, so pwede na ba tayong umalis na?" Max asks.

Raquel and I nod and we follow him to the basement garage where my car is parked. I notice Raquel is carrying a bag and I ask what is in it.

"Ah, bumili ako ng dessert," she replies.

"Yeas, ano binili mo?" Max asks.

"Chocolate cake, don't worry chineck ko expiration neto," she teases Max.

"Uhhh, isang beses lang yun, guys," Max whines.

"Di namin makakalimutan yun," I add.

Max rolls his eyes at me and I can't help but laugh. My brother always knows how to lighten up the mood and so does Raquel.

We make it to my car and everyone gets in. Max decides to drive because he knows how nervous I am right now. I decided to sit in the back with Raquel. I just want to be near her for right now and I think she can feel how anxious I am.

Raquel puts her arm around me and pulls me in close, "Di ko nasabi ng maaga, pero ang ganda ganda mo ngayon."

I can't help but blush at her comment. I haven't worn a dress in a while, so getting that compliment from a girl so wonderful like her makes me feel so happy.

"Ikaw din ang ganda mo," I respond.

Raquel gives me an adorable smile and leans in to kiss me. I kiss her back and the kiss is so gentle and cute, it warms my heart.

"Hey, mag check in kayo jusko!," my brother interupts.

Raquel starts laughing. Maybe it will go just fine today. I'm in a better mood and I'm trying to lower my anxiety levels.

Everything will be okay.

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A/N: Can I know what are your predictions for the next chapter? I'm so sorry for the super duper late update. i will try my best next to update two or more chapters. HOPE YOU LIKE IT GUYS!