Secretly Dating Her (Spotlight Series #1) [Complete]

Prologue

I watched as she walked gracefully in front of the crowd. The whole stage was dim, but then…there she goes brightening her surroundings like a star.

Nilakbay niya ang mga mata niya sa dagat ng mga tao hanggang sa mahanap niya ang mga mata ko. Tumigil siya saglit sa pag galaw at bahagyang ngumiti. Kumaway siya sa akin dahilan para humiyaw ang mga tao sa paligid ko.

“Kumaway siya sa akin!” Sigaw ng lalaki sa likod.

“Gago, sa akin!” Sabi naman ng isa.

I smiled playfully at her. I licked my lower lip, and nodded at her, sending her my encouragement and support.

Her fans may not know my existence but I don't care. Napapaligiran ako ng mga taong nagmamahal at nangangarap sa kaniya, pero wala silang alam na kapag walang camera…sa akin siya umuuwi.

When the camera is not flashing, and the curtains are close, without the stage and the people…her destination was me. Sapat na rin sa akin ang pag masdan siya sa malayo, at mahalin siya ng patago. Ang pangarap niya ay pangarap ko rin. At kung saan siya masaya ay doon din ako.

“You said you're busy today!” Dahan dahan siyang naglakad papalapit sa akin, nakangiti at para bang hindi siya napagod sa event niya kanina.

“I had an extra hour, I thought I would come by to see you.” I chuckled as I pulled her close for a hug.

Binaon niya ay mukha niya sa dibdib ko habang nakakayakap nang mahigpit ang mga braso niya sa akin.

“I know you're tired,” I said softly. “You did well earlier, I'm so proud of you.” I planted a soft kiss on her head.

“Thank you for being there earlier, you don't have no idea how much your presence means to me.” Her voice shook. “I was in the middle of breaking down because I was so tired, and the management didn't even give me a break. They pushed the event even though I'm not in a good shape. But, seeing you there, gave me courage and made me feel at ease.”

Dahan dahan akong kumalas sa yakap namin para tingnan ang mukha niya. Yumuko siya pero agad kong nahuli ang baba niya, wala siyang nagawa kung hindi salubungin ang tingin ko.

Agad kong pinunasan ang mga luha niya. Ganito siya lagi kapag pagod, nagiging emosyonal.

“Let's go and sleep, you deserve a good rest.” Hinawakan ko ang kamay niya. “You don't have to do anything when you wake up. Ako na ang magluluto para sa atin, huwag mo munang problemahin ang mga gawain mo ha? I'll do it, matulog ka lang. Ako na Ang bahala sa lahat.”

“Pupunta ka ba sa condo ko para maglinis?” Natatawa niyang tanong.

Pagkatapos nang event, agad siyang dumiretso sa condo ko. Nauna na rin akong umuwi dahil hindi kami pwedeng makita na magkasama. Ganito palagi ang ginagawa namin para makaiwas sa publiko.

“Oo naman, kapag tulog ka na.”

I watched her as soon as the sleep consumed her. She looks like an angel, peacefully sleeping. Matangos ang ilong niya at itim na itim ang pilik mata. Her face? The color…looks like a pink rose. Pinaghalong Dasha Taran at Becky Armstrong ang mukha niya. Siguro no'ng nagpaulan ng kagandahan mula sa taas, she's up there, donating to everyone.

Dahan dahan akong umalis sa higaan namin para puntahan ang condo niya. Gusto ko pag uwi niya bukas doon, maglinis na ang lahat, wala na siyang gagawin. Magpapahinga na lang siya ulit.

I don't mind doing these small things for her, I enjoyed doing these things. I loved seeing her happy face upon seeing that her laundry was already done. I love seeing her giggle when her pantry is full because I did the groceries while she's busy. I love how she runs at me and snakes her arms around my neck to thank me for cooking for her.

For some, they might think of those things as chores, something that people need to do because it's their responsibility, but for me, no, it's not. I love doing all of those chores for her. I enjoyed doing things that I know could put a smile on her face.

“You know you don't have to do that,” malumanay na saad niya.

Tinanong niya ako kung saan ako galing, at sinabi ko naman sa kanya ang totoo.

“I know. I just want to help you. Bawasan ko lang ang mga gawain mo, love. Okay lang naman ‘yon ‘diba?” I asked softly.

“Pero you have things to do, Jayde. Don't forget, that you also have a life,” mahinahong saad niya.

“My life includes you, Reeve.” I chuckled. “You are forever tangled with me.”

She rolled her eyes and lightly punched me. But, that's only for a second, her eyes became soft when she looked at me.

“But, seriously, huwag mo rin pagurin ang sarili mo. Ayaw kong magkasakit ka, may trabaho ka rin. You have a career, too. Huwag ako ang palagi mong aalahanin,” she said gently and squeeze my hand.

“Well…that's hard.” I swallowed hard and looked away.

“What's hard?” Inosente niyang tanong.

“Ang…huwag kang aalahanin,” napapaos kong sabi.

“Ako rin, hirap din akong huwag kang alahanin kahit nasa trabaho ako,” pag amin niya. “Minsan nga, gusto ko nang tumakas para puntahan ka. Pero, ikaw ‘tong laging humahanap nang paraan para magkita tayo.” She chuckled. “Mahal na mahal kita, aalahanin mo na, palagi kang kasama sa pangarap ko.”

“We are currently building our career, reaching our own dreams.” I cleared my throat. “For sure, there's challenges ahead, and it's not always like this. But, I want you to continue reaching your dreams, alright? You'll do you, and I'll do me…while loving you. At the end of the day, we'll go home to each other.”

Agad niya akong niyakap nang mahigpit. I smiled as I hugged her tightly. This is the warmth that I want to embrace for the rest of my life. Even the winter could not withstand her warming embrace.

It's not always like this, I know, we'll have tumultuous moments too. We may fight someday, we may get tired someday, it's natural in a relationship. As long as at the end of the day, we get to fix things together. And we still go home to each other's embrace.

I couldn't imagine saying the words, “let's break up” to her, because I know, the moment I courted her, she's the one I'm going to marry. I don't care what society will say about us, as long as we have each other.

I'm certain…I'm really sure. Sigurado na ako eh, not until someone came in the picture and ruined things for us.

Author's Note:
This story will undergo major revision, soon. Expect na may ibang scenes na matanggal at may madadagdag, may iba scene din na hindi mababago. But, the main plot of the story still remains. I hope, you'll support the edited version of this story. Thank you for your support, always!