Chapter 12

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Aron Ryle’s POV

Sobrang tuwa ko na makita sina Dwight at Zyah sa labas ng campus. Even I expected that they would come, seeing them personally gives such an extreme feeling.

I graduated college and Dwight greeted me with a "happy graduation" and even gave me a simple bouquet. This will be remembered forever. I am not exaggerating pero iba talaga ang naging tama ko kay Dwight. I don't want to let go of her. She's now part of my prayers. She's the only woman I wanted to spent the rest of my life with. I don't know if I am possessive or what but that's what I really felt. Since I was a kid, my dad taught me to strive hard when I wanted to achieve or get something. Alam ko sa sarili ko na pursuing Dwight is not a game or a joke I took out of boredom. Ito ay tungkol sa magiging buhay ko kasama siya.

I pulled out a chair and seated. "Ano kayang reaction nila, Cuego?" I asked, facing him. I rested my fingers on the table while waiting for his response.

He tapped his fingers against his lips, more likely thinking about it. "Zyah, surprised," he replied and shook his head. "Don't know with Dwight."

"Naku, naku, Dale!" Johnny laughed as he joined us at our table. "You really know that, huh?"

"Bakit nandito ka pa, Viegas?" I turned around and  punched his elbow.

"Bahay ko naman 'to, Ryle!"

"Do'n ka na nga. Magsisimula na ang party mo, eh!"

"Dito na rin Ellaine sa table niyo, ah? Five seats rin naman 'to," he stated and then left his seat.

A moment later, three gorgeous ladies became visible before us, coming closer to our table. Ellaine was in the middle, Zyah and Dwight on both sides. They are all like goddesses set foot in this place.

What caught my attention the most right now is the beauty that Dwight possesses. Ito ang unang beses na makita ko siya na ganito ang ayos. Mas lalo siyang gumanda. Her hair was fixed into a ponytail. Her thin lips were highlighted with a rosy red lipstick. A light foundation was applied to her cheeks. 

"Oh my, Dwight," I spoke, focusing my eyes on her. How could my girl be this beautiful? I am running out of oxygen just by looking at her. "I think I am lost."

"What?" She asked, unable to grasp what I just said. The light made her eyes glimmered even more.

"I am getting lost in your eyes," I resumed, still my eyes on her. My heart pounded crazily when I saw her smile drawn on her lips. "I haven't seen any woman glamorous than you are tonight."

"Ano, Ryle?" Ellaine voice reverberated to my ears making me aware of their existence. "Surprise?" she asked, grinning.

Right when I was about to respond, Mr. Phylbert's voice halted me. He officially opened the party, giving his message of welcome. Johnny followed him and delivered his speech too. The applause from the crowd elevated the ambiance.

After the program, I invited Dwight to look around the place. Honestly, I badly want to talk to her tonight. I am already done with my  bachelor's degree. I plan to take Doctor of Medicine at DU—Taft but I am not sure if dad will allow me. He really wanted me to study abroad pero okay lang naman kahit dito lang sa Pilipinas, ’di ba?

"What?" she asked when she noticed that my eyes were glued on her.

"You really look different tonight," I mumbled, admiring her beauty. "But I like more the simple Dwight without any make-up. You are prettier that way."

She smirked. "Make-ups are really not for me."

"Hindi mo naman kailangan ng make-ups, you are beautiful just the way you are."

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