FROM LUST TO LOVE (Reluctant Bride No. 2)

CHAPTER 24: Sunshiny Happy

CHAPTER 24:  Sunshiny Happy

Nagising si Lyn sa masarap na amoy ng nilulutong breakfast.  After a quick morning prayer, she went to the kitchen as she heard voices and laughing come from it.

“Ayan, nagising na tuloy ang Reyna ng Chez Julia.” Bati ni Joyce.  She was cooking breakfast with Frank and their Mom, the two kids already at the dining table waiting for their own mom to finish cooking.

“Good morning everyone.” Lyn greeted everyone.  She kissed each one on the cheek and even Frank na tinapik niya pa sa balikat in acknowledgment.  “This is a very pleasant family scene.” Komento ni Lyn.

“Frank arrived very early waking everyone up.” Joy started to explain.  “He had breakfast stuff with him so we decided to cook breakfast for you.” 

“Ma talaga…” Lyn said as she sat on her place on the dining table.

“Si Frank ang sisihin mo.  Masyadong nag-aalala sa’yo.”  Sabi ni Joyce.  Pinagdilatan ni Lyn si Frank at Joyce.  “Sagutin mo na kasi ‘to.” Tawa pa ni Joyce.

“Ganoon?” tawa din ni Lyn.  Ano nangyari sa  googly-eyes niya kagabi kay Joyce?

“Well… he seems like a nice guy.” Push pa ni Joyce sabay tawa.  Lyn continued to observe the two, trying to feel anything between the two, but their exchange sounded like they were just long lost close friends.

“Salamat Joyce.” Frank said sabay bow kay Joyce.  Tumawa ulit ang dalawa.

“Kayo ha… tigil-tigilan ninyo ‘ko.” Sagot naman ni Lyn.

“We just want you to be happy Ate.” Saad naman ni Joyce na ngayon ay nilapag na sa mesa ang bacon and eggs na niluto niya. 

“I am happy.” Saad ni Lyn.

“’Yan ang mahirap ligawan.  Yung taong feeling niya nandyan na sa kanya lahat.” Sinabi ni Frank na may bunting-hininga.

“Oh stop Frank… it’s too early for a debate.” Sagot ni Lyn.

“O siya… umupo na nga kayong dalawa at kumain.” Utos ng ina na naglapag naman ng sinangag at tapa na umupo na rin sa kabisera ng rectangular na dining table.

So the entire group sat around the breakfast table exchanging pleasant conversation and laughter while Lyn watched.

It was very soothing to be with family.  With Lyn’s condition, it was making her feel very secure and loved and she couldn’t ask for anything else in this world forgetting the sinking void she felt the night before.   She thanked the Lord for her family… and Frank.

She was starting to get used to him.  She watched as he comfortably made conversation with her family, like he is already an essential part of them and she liked how this was making her feel. 

Siguro nga panahon na para e-consider ang traditional.  Maybe it is time to try this thing out.  Of letting someone in.  Letting go of her closely guarded emotional independence.  Her thought made her smile making her feel all sunshiny happy.

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This one is a really short update.  Gusto ko lang mawala na isip ko at tatlong araw na itong nagfe-fester sa mind ko.  Will update again tonight or tomorrow morning.  Malapit na magkita sila Lyn at Zed.

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