It's now September 13, Bonget's birthday, there really isn't something planned today, for the grand celebration would be on the day before Irene's birthday. Pero, Liza decided to plan a surprise party for Bonget, kaya here we are on our way to Pagudpud.
"So.. how's the whole Rody situation?" - Irene
"He's crazy right? Who makes someone decide within that time period?!" - Imee
"Someone who waited for 4 years.." - Eloise
"Two weeks, he wants an answer in two weeks!" - Imee
"Not two weeks anymore, mayroon ka nalang 4 days.." - Eloise
"Right.." - Imee
"Actually diba three decades?.." - Irene
"What are you talking about?" - Imee
"You basically became a thing, three decades ago." - Irene
"What?!" - Eloise
"You said it was history, di mo naman sinabing mas matanda pa pala kay Enrile.." - Eloise
"Huy, Tito won't be happy if he hears you say that!" - Irene
"But the point is.." - Eloise
"You should answer him." - Eloise
"Totally.." *laugh* - Irene
"Yan na naman kayo eh, pinagt-trippingan niyo na naman ako!" - Imee
"Mommy, sa dami na nang bulaklak, pagkain at mostly kape pa na pinapadala ni Tito Rod, do you really want to wait until magpa-palpitate ka na before you say yes?!" - Eloise
"I'm trying to find the right time!" - Imee
"Right time?" - Irene
"You're running out of time." - Eloise
"You don't think I know that?!" - Imee
"Kasi naman you're acting na hindi!"
"When's he arriving?" - Irene
"Tonight yata.." - Imee
Imee Marcos' POV
A few hours later, unti unti nang dumating ang pamilya. Kaya nagbihis na din ako, I just wore white pants and a red blouse.
"Good evening, mom!" the boys greeted and kissed me on the cheeks.
"Is Tito Rody coming?" tanong ni Matt.
"Nahawaan na kayo ni Eloise?" sagot ko naman sabay taas ng kilay, at tumawa lamang sila.
Lumabas na ako sa veranda where the tables were set for dinner, and saw na nandun na pala si Mama Meldy talking with Irene and Aimee.
"Good evening, mama.." I greet and beso'd Mama Meldy.
"Where's Rodrigo? Is he not coming?" tanong niya naman.
"Pati ikaw pa ba naman nagtatanong kung saan si Rodrigo?" I replied and giggled.
"Pero I think he's on his way na.." I added.
"Good.."
A couple minutes later, tumawag na ang guard house, at sinagot naman ni Irene.
"Hello? Yes, this is Irene speaking.."
"Yes! Papasukin niyo, thank you!" aniya at binaba ang telepono.
"Manliligaw mo.." Irene joked.
"Go manang, batiin mo!" sabi naman ni Aimee.
"Can y'all stop being atat? I'm trying to fix myself.." reklamo ko naman.
"Go!!" - Irene, inirapan ko lamang siya at lumabas na sa bahay. Just in time, a black SUV pulled up and lumabas si Rody with a bouquet of flowers.
"Good evening, ganda.." he greeted as he handed the bouquet of flowers.
"Good evening!" I greet and beso him.
"Akala ko kasama mo si Luke at Lorenzo?" I ask.
"May business trip si Luke, si Lorenzo naman nasa Palawan yata.." he replied.
"Oh."
"Osiya sige, pasok tayo.." pag-aya ko naman sa kaniya, hinawakan niya naman ang kamay ko.
"What are you doing?" sabi ko at tinaasan siya ng kilay.
"Your mom still intimidates me noh.." aniya.
"Parang sira." I muttered bago pumasok sa loob.
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"Ay may pa-bulaklak pa, mahal, take notes.." biro ni Irene kay Greggy.
"Hala, si Tita Irene akala mo naman di binibigyan ni Tito Greggy!" Vinny teased.
"Good evening, tita- Mama Meldy.." bati niya kay mommy at nag-mano at beso.
"Good evening, Rod! Kamusta naman ang byahe?" bati naman ni mommy pabalik at nag-usap na silang dalawa.
"Where are they na ba?" Irene asked.
"They're at the compound na po.." sagot naman ni Sandro.
"Vinny, turn off the lights!" utos ni Eloise habang binigyan niya ng mga party poppers ang kaniyang mga pinsan.
"Ready?" tanong naman ni Vinny bago pinatay ang ilaw.
"Bilis!" sabi naman ni Eloise dahil palapit na sila Liza at Bongbong.
Pagpasok na pagpasok nilang dalawa ay binuksan naman ulit ang mga ilaw at nag-pop na ng confetti.
"Happy Birthday, Bongbong!!"
"Happy Birthday, Bonget!"
"Happy Birthday, Tito Bong!"
"Happy Birthday, Dad!!"
bati naming lahat.
"Happy Birthday again, Bonget!" I greet.
"Thank you, manang.." pagpasalamat niya naman at bineso ako.
"Jowa mo?" biro pa niya sabay tingin kay Rod.
"Shut up!" sabi ko naman sabay hampas.
"Aray!" reklamo niya.
"Birthday o wala, pinipikon mo pa rin ako.." sagot ko at inirapan siya.
"Tara, let's eat na, nagugutom na ako!" pag-aaya ni Irene, kaya lumabas na kami sa veranda upang kumain, si Rodrigo sa tabi ko at si Eloise naman sa kabila.
"Let us pray.." sabi ni Mama Meldy.
"Are you proud of my seating arrangement ma?" pabulong na biro ni Eloise.
"Shh, nagdadasal!" sita ko naman sa kaniya, at tumawa lamang siya ng tahimik.
Matapos magdasal ay kumain na kami at syempre nagchikahan.
"So, are you both a couple now? Again?" tanong ni Mama Meldy sabay turo sa aming dalawa ni Rod.
"Hm.. uh- no.." sagot ko naman habang muntik nang mabulunan.
"Anytime soooon.." Eloise teased.
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(A/N: Sorry nadelayed ang ud, aaminin ko na - nakatulog ako habang nagsusulat 😭😭)
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