Seize the Moment (Simon Marcos Fanfiction)

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I am pacing back-and-forth while waiting for Simon. Auntie Zoila is with me and we are currently outside the airport. It is the month of July and Simon will stay here 'til next month. It'll be an one month stay for him and we are planning a trip all around Europe.

"He seems like a nice kid." Binaling ko ang atensyon kay Ate Zoila.

"He is, Auntie. I can't wait for you to finally meet him!" I said in an exciting tone.

"Calm down, Tash." Aniya habang pinipigilan ang kaniyang pagtawa.

The filing for candidacy will officially begin by the first week of October. Simon told me his plans of traveling around Europe and I gladly agree to his suggestion. I mean, he will be very busy once the campaign officially starts. Addition to that, he is also handling Augustus Management.

I wanted to enjoy and seize every moments with him while he is still here. Ilang buwan din kaming hindi magkikita kapag natapos na ang stay niya rito kaya gusto kong mag-enjoy muna kasama siya. I asked my Manager if I can take a leave for the whole month. It won't cost me a lot since I have another way to earn an income.

"There he is!" Excited akong lumapit sa kaniya noong namataan ko siya.

Tinanggal niya ang kaniyang kamay mula sa pagkakahawak sa baggage cart at sinalubong ako ng isang mainit na yakap. Dumikit ang ilong ko sa suot niyang shirt kaya kaagad kong naamoy ang manly scent niya. How I miss his smell.

"You are finally here, Love. I miss you so much!" Hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili ko kaya hinawakan ko ang magkabilang pisngi niya.

"I miss you too... I am bringing few things from your parents." Nginuso niya ang mga maleta na nakalagay doon sa baggage cart.

"Oh, walang nabanggit si Mom sa akin... By the way, I want you to meet Auntie Zoila." Inalis ko ang kamay ko mula sa pagkakahawak sa pisngi niya at tinuro si Auntie Zoila.

Lumapit si Simon doon sa kinatatayuan ni Auntie Zoila at nagmano. Magalang pa rin talaga siya sa mga taong mas matanda sa kaniya. Mukhang hindi inaasahan ni Auntie Zoila ang pagmano ni Simon sa kaniya.

"You're so handsome pala, Simon!" Pang-iinis ni Auntie Zoila.

"Auntie!" Singhal ko noong nakita ang nahihiyang mukha ni Simon.

"Oh, my bad. He is a shy type person." Anang Auntie Zoila.

"And that makes him charming." I said and winked at Simon.

Auntie Zoila is the one who treat us for lunch at a famous restaurant here in Paris. Hindi ko maalis ang tingin ko kay Simon na ngayon ay nakikipag-kwnetuhan kay Auntie. Uminom ako ng wine at nakinig pa sa kuwento nila.

"The coffee shop where I work to is just nearby. We can visit there tomorrow." He was asking for the location of the coffee shop where I work.

"Ihahatid ko na kayo pauwi. May appointment pa ako sa isang kliyente. Tash, enjoy your day. I'll call you when I need help." Tumango ako sa sinabi ni Auntie Zoila.

Noong nakarating kami sa kinatatayuan building ng apartment na tinitirhan, tumulong ako sa pagbaba ng luggage niya. Bumuntong hininga ako noong naipasok na namin ang lahat ng bagahe niya sa loob ng apartment.

I was surprised to see Kuya Ranz, watching television in the living room.

"Yow, Simon." Tumayo siya mula sa pagkakahiga sa couch at nakipag-fist bump kay Simon.