Two Hearts, One Rhythm

Chapter 7

"Hey." He uttered the moment he got closer to me.

I was looking up to him and still smiling. I swear, if Crim's here, puro pang aasar lang bunga noon! One day, makakabawi rin ako sa kanya!

"Hey, Aiden." After a few good moments of staring at him in awe, I replied.

He smiled at me. "Upo na tayo?"

I nodded. He gestured to let me walk first to the table he occupied earlier. Nang nakarating, naupo na ako sa chair at naupo naman siya sa harap ko.

The setting of the sun is seen at his back making his silhouette slowly appear. But, even though I am talking to a shadow, I don't care as long as it's him!

Simp nga, like what Crim said.

He cleared his throat. "Na-traffic ka ba?"

I slowly shook my head. "No, the drive was smooth."

Then, silence again.

Others may think that we look so awkward sitting here, but it's actually the opposite. We sat in comfortable silence as we continued to stare at one another. Aiden may smile then I would return it. I will smile and he will also do that. The pounding of my heart can cause me a heart attack, I swear!

"Order na tayo?" He asked me.

"Sure!"

He called a waiter roaming around the area and asked for a menu to which the waiter agreed. I got myself a pasta, and he got himself a rice meal.

"Gutom ka?" I joked.

He chuckled. "Yes. Ikakain ko na lang itong nerbyos na nararamdaman ko."

My eyes slightly widened at his remark. Gosh, nerbyos rin ako!

I cleared my throat. "Kanina ka pa here?"

He looked at me for a few moments before stifling a smile. "Yes, kanina pa ako here."

I frowned at him and he chuckled at me.

"Why did you pick this place pala?"

His lips parted. "You don't like it?"

Oh, gosh. I shook my head rapidly as a sign of disapproval. "No! Of course I like it because ikaw kasama ko!"

His eyes widened and my eyes also widened. Hijo de putang bibig 'yan, Misha!

But, hindi ko na babawiin because it's the truth naman. Hoping kinilig siya.

He slowly smiled and chuckled afterwards. "Gusto ko rin dito as long as kasama ka." He smiled.

I smiled at him. "How's your work pala? You have a free day today?" I asked him, starting a conversation.

"I made this day free from work, actually. Babawi na lang ako sa weekdays. My work's fine. Just got home from Palawan."

"Oh, I want to visit that place! Is the province better than the pictures?" I gushed. Nag plan kami dati nila Crim and Bella to take a vacation in Palawan after graduation but it's drawing lang pala! But after our graduation ceremony, Bella opened up that plan and I think matutuloy naman!

He smiled. "Of course, it's better than the pictures. Do you want me to accompany you there?"

Inunahan ako ng heart ko ngumiti. Gusto ko na mag agree sa sinabi niya but I remembered Crim and magtatampo 'yon!

"Crim, Bella, and I actually planned to go there after our graduation. Maybe, one of these days we will talk about it. I'm actually excited for it!"

He smiled. "Okay, I will send you the places you need to visit there. Where in Palawan, by the way?"