A Glimpse in Paradise

Chapter 14

Christmas is coming. I don't have any ideas yet. It's either I'll celebrate it alone in the house or go to my mom's place together with my sisters. But, I can't afford to see my dad. Not this time. Every time I have a chance to see him, I felt like I'm gonna puke. Wherein fact that he's my dad, I can still picture out all his lies. And I can't stand seeing him. I can forgive but not this time.

Cyrus, calling...

"Hello?" I answered. "Are you free tonight?" he asked. "Hmm, I guess?"

"You're not sure? Are you busy?"

"I'm sorry, I still have a class. Call you back later." I lazily answered.

After a while.. through text, I gave him the assurance that I'll attend.

I gave my students a surprise quiz. It's not that every time I can let them pass without even studying or reviewing their notes. Some of them can't even construct a simple sentence. I hate those students who are good at flirting but doing bad in class. That's so absurd.

After lunch, I took a little nap because I felt so tired. Mentally tired! I then proceeded on my next class.

It was almost sunset when I got home.

I almost forgot that we will having a dinner date tonight.

So I decided to take a half bath. It was just a quick rinse because I don't feel like leaving myself in the shower today. After I took a half bath, I quickly grabbed a clothes to wear. I'll wear a dress again and will just bun my hair after.

As I checked my visage on my vanity mirror, my outfit looks amazing but not my face.

Anyways, I went downstairs and told manang Linda that I'll eat outside so that she'll only cook for herself and no left overs.

Cyrus texted me the restaurant's address because he can't fetch me, tonight.So, I drove my way there. The place's nice but seems like there's no people inside.

"Tama ba 'tong napuntahan ko?" I asked myself, a little bit nervous. So I called Cyrus.

Ringing...

"Hi. Uhm-ah.. I'm here. Ba't parang walang tao?" I asked. "Relax. Just go inside and someone will assist you. It is a dinner date, by the way." before he hanged up the call, I heard him chuckle.

Silly engineer.

Breathe.

I walk with hesitant.

When I'm in front of the door, Cyrus was right. Someone opened the door and assisted me in front.. of a curtain?

What is he up to, this time?

Binuksan ko ang kurtina at tumambad sa'kin ang mga waitress pati na rin ang mga rosas na nakalatad sa aking dadaanan at may mga kandila sa gilid. Kaya pala parang ang dilim kanina. Wait, did he rented this whole place? Oh God!

Naputol ang pagkatulala ko nang may lumapit sa' kin at binigyan ako ng rosas. There's a note posted on it.

White Rose.

Purity. God sent you to me out of season.

Those were the words written on the first rose. I continued to walk and someone gave me another rose again.

Pink Rose.

You are my perfect happiness.

Lavender rose.

I met you for no reason and it was love at first sight.

Orange rose.

I became enthusiastic since the time I saw you.