Her Entrancing Smile [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER THIRTY

CHAPTER THIRTY

THERESIA'S POV

"What do you want help with?" gulat at nagtatakang tanong ni Jester sa akin.

We are currently in our living room. Nasa trabaho sina Mommy at Daddy, and Martha is currently busy drawing.

I told Jester what I was thinking last night and of course, as expected, ang OA ng reaksyon niya ngayon.

"I said, for the third time already, I want to know how to date. Just help me, maybe with some tips, ganon," I said irritatedly.

"Para saan?" he dumbfoundedly asked, again.

Nai-stress naman akong napahilamos ng mukha. "Jusko, Jester! Para nga kay Martina," halos pasigaw kong sagot. Buti na lang naalala kong malapit lang sa amin si Martha.

"You want him to fall in love with you, and you'll do that through a date, tama?"

I didn't waste words anymore and only nodded. Goodness! Give me patience! Kung hindi ko lang kailangan tulong nito eh baka nabatukan ko na ng malakas.

"Ba't mo kailangan nun? Hindi pa ba obvious?" Ako naman ang naguluhan. "Nevermind what I said." He smiled widely and completely faced me. "This will be fun." Nagsimula na siyang magbigay ng advice at nakinig naman ako. I made sure to remember every important word.

Naikwento ko rin kasi sa kanya yung nangyari sa Thailand, syempre hindi kasama roon yung may nangyari sa amin ni Martina dahil panigurado, magiging mas OA pa siya.

"Ready?" Jester asked.

Tumango naman ako saka lumabas na ng tuluyan ng kwarto.

First on the list is to impress Martina. Show him the lady in me. Meaning I have to wear a floral a-line dress with a keyhole neckline and knee-length hemline. Jester also made me wear white D'orsay heels, together with a rose pink half-moon bag and fascinator hat.

"Kailangan ba talaga ng hat?" medyo iritado kong tanong dahil pakiramdam ko overdressed ako.

Pumosisyon naman siya na para bang nag-iisip. "Oo nga 'no. Tanggalin mo na, 'Te." Siya naman mismo ang nagtanggal. "There. Okay na." Ngumiti siya sa akin. "The first step is done, now all you have to do is ask him out."

I frowned. "Bakit ako ang magyayaya?"

He chuckled. "Akala ko ba paulit-ulit ka sa mas babae pa siya kesa sayo? Edi ikaw ang magpakalalake sa part na 'yun."

I rolled my eyes. "Bahala na nga."

Natawa na lang siya saka ako inilalayan pababa ng hadgan. Tumingala naman si Martha at nakangiting tumingin sa akin habang hinihintay akong makababa ng tuluyan. "Mommy, you look pretty."

I caressed her hair. "Aww thank you, my baby."

"Where are you going, Mommy? Sa work po ba ulit? Can I come?" she excitedly asked.

"Nako, Martha. You're not allowed there. Your mommy and Tito Martin will have a date."

Sinamaan ko naman ng tingin si Jester dahil sa sinagot niya sa anak ko.

"Is that true, mommy? I'll stay here with Tito Ivan and be a good girl po, promise!" agad na sabi ni Martha na ikinagulat ko.

"Anong..." I looked at Jester. "How did you explain the word date to my daughter?"

Napakamot naman ng batok si Jester. "Ano... Two people... making a baby." Halos pahina nang pahina ang boses niya.

"Ivan Jester Castro Myers!" galit kong sigaw.

"Calm down, Mommy. I'll behave, promise! Make my little brother handsome, Mommy ha?" Martha was genuinely happy about it.

I can't find the right words to explain to her what's currently happening, kaya naman sinamaan ko na lang ng tingin ulit si Jester. "Mag-uusap tayo mamaya," banta ko kay Jester. Siguraduhin niya lang na nakahanda ang batok niya, dahil makakarami siya sa akin.

He let out a forced smile bago binuhat si Martha at sabay na inihatid ako papunta sa garage ng bahay. Ako na mismo ang magda-drive para kay Martina since ako rin naman ang magyayaya, sana lang eh pumayag siya. "Good luck, Ate." Jester waved his hand, na ginaya naman ni Martha.

"I also want a little sister, Mommy!"

Napangiwi naman ako sa narinig kong sigaw ng anak ko. Mababatukan talaga kita ng malakas, Ivan Jester!

Nang makalabas ako sa bahay ay naka-ilang breathe in breathe out ako para lang mawala o kahit man lang mabawasan ang kaba ko.

This is all for Martha. Hindi naman mahirap gustuhin si Martina eh. He's funny, witty, smart, thoughtful, and fun to be with. Sadyang maharot lang talaga.

Medyo natatawa naman ako kada maaalala ko ang kaharutan niya sa akin. I know na malakas lang talaga ang trip niya at malamang sa malamang ay bored lang siya at gustong mang-asar, pero hindi ko maiwasang maisip na baka sakali... isang araw... masasabi niya rin yung mga 'yun ng totoo. Hindi dahil sa trip o kalokohan. At yung araw na 'yun ay hindi ko na rin siya iiwasan o babarahin.

When that day comes, it'll be a lot better for Martha.

Everything I do is for Martha.

Just for my baby girl.

Ilang minuto lang ang binyahe ko, thank God there was no traffic, I got out of my car and took a deep breath before taking my time to walk to his shop.

"Martina, una sa lahat, gusto ko lang mag-sorry sa sinabi ko kahapon. My mind was in chaos. I didn't know how to properly handle the situation. I hope you'll understand. Pangalawa, I wanted to repay your hospitality and kindness simula nang bumalik ako, and by that, I mean I wanna ask you out... on a date... with me," I softly recited my lines. "Kaya ko 'to. I'm Theresia Myers for Pete's sake. I'm a strong woman. I can do this," pagpapalakas ko ng loob ko.

Okay, here we go, Tere. I opened the door of the shop and the fairies were nowhere to be found. Baka naman busy running errands, or nasa mini cafeteria. Mas okay na wala sila, no one will witness this moment of my life except me and Martina.

Dumiretso ako sa tapat ng office niya, I took a deep breath once again and readied my smile before opening the door without knocking.

I immediately lost all my strength and my bag fell from my grip making a sound that woke those two up.

They both looked at me in shock. I gathered the only words that my mouth can say. "I'm sorry." Before I quickly ran outside the shop and to my car.

Starting the engine even if my mind isn't working properly. I drove my car fast, away from the shop, away from Martina.

As I drove to I don't know where, I felt tears rushing down my cheeks. I felt my heart tightening, I don't know why.

All I know is that I saw Martina and Noah kissing inside his office.