Drop in the Ocean (Upper East Side Three)

Chapter Seventeen

17 - Choose

I woke up inside Reizo's arms. After mesmerizing at this handsome guy beside me, I stood up on the bed and reached for his oversized dress shirt on the floor, and wore it.

I decided to go down to his kitchen to prepare him a simple breakfast. Naisipan kong gawan siya ng pancake.

I was too focused on what I was doing, afraid that I would burn it if I won't. I almost shrieked when someone circled his arms around me, pulling me closer to him.

I tilted my head and saw Reizo's – still looking sleepy yet very handsome.

He pressed a kiss on my nose, "Good morning, beautiful." His husky voice resonated in my ear.

"Good morning..." Nanghihina kong sabi dala na rin siguro sa paraan ng tingin niya sa akin at sa boses niya kanina.

He looked down on what I was doing. "Hmm... is that for me, love?" He asked sweetly, amusement swimming in his eyes.

"Yes, love. 'Yan muna. Medyo takot pa ako sa mantika baka matalsikan ako." Lumingon naman siya sakin at inipit ang nakaharang na buhok sa likod ng tenga ko.

"It's enough for me, baby. And don't worry, just take your time, and as soon as you learn something, I will be here happy and proud for you." He gave me a kiss on my neck and settled behind me as we waited for the pancake to be ready.

Our semester started weeks after. We are already in our third year in college, and luckily, my friends and I are still on the same block.

"Novel likes someone." Kenza started.

"Ikaw?" Winnova asked.

Kasalukuyan kaming kumakain ng lunch sa cafeteria kasama ang mga kaibigan ko.

I saw how Kenza shook her head. "He didn't tell me who he likes. But... I can feel that it's me."

"Really? How did you know that?" Tanong ulit ni Winnova.

"Sabi niya nakakasama niya raw ang babaeng gusto niya. Nakikita rin daw niya at nakakausap. 'Di ba nakakasama rin naman natin siya at nakakausap niya tayo?"

Ceres nodded her head. "Maybe she's in our circle. Since Novel only goes out with us and I haven't someone him going out with someone else except for us." Paliwanag niya.

"Baka ikaw nga!" Kinikilig na sabi ni Winnova kaya kami natawa.

"I hope I am true about that. Kapag niligawan ako, sasagutin ko kaagad!"

They looked at me with teasing smiles except for Ceres who's busy holding her phone. Baka minessage niya si Novel dahil pupunta raw siya dito mamaya kasama si Spiro.

Noon kasi noong una nilang pagsama sa amin, ay natuloy-tuloy 'yon. Wala namang kaso sa 'kin dahil na rin masaya sila Winnova at Kenza doon. Maayos din naman silang kasama at magaan din silang kausap.

"What?" Natatawa kong sabi sa kanila.

"Anong what? Ikaw kaya 'yong hindi na nagpaligaw at sinagot mo agad!" Kenza exclaimed teasingly.

I shook my head. "Matagal ko na rin kasing gusto si Reizo. You know about that back then. So, when he asked, I said right away." Paliwanag ko.

"Mahal na mahal mo talaga ang boyfriend mo 'no? I hope you'll be happy always." Winnova smiled at me.

I saw how genuine and transparent Winnova is. Kaya masakit din sa parte ko na may hindi ako masabi sa kanya dahil na rin baka mali ako o masaktan siya pag totoo ang alam ko.

"Of course! Reizo also loves her so much! Kita mo rin naman sa socials ni Reizo na active lang kapag hindi kasama si Kaela or magpopost pero solo picture ng kaibigan natin or 'di kaya silang dalawa. That man is so in love with you!" It was Kenza.