The Past or The Present?

Chapter 32

Two weeks na akong nandito sa Philippines and as of now e on progress parin ang big event ko, Ang pagbubukas ng aking bakeshop which is kid friendly and family themed. Why did I come up with this kind of theme? Well dahil narin siguro sa pagkawalay ko kila mommy kaya sila ang naging inspirasyon ko sa mga baked and non-baked products na ginagawa ko sa class namin sa Paris. I also gathered some of the best pastry recipes na natutunan ko doon.

I still managed our restaurant pero di na ganoong kadalas katulad ng dati. Chanz took my place as the manager of our restaurant chains. It's been two weeks pero ngayon palang ako makakapunta sa office and alam kong di ko na maiiwasan pa si Chanz. Sa dalawang taon ko na pabalik balik dito sa pilipinas e piling tao lang ang nakikita ko it's my family and my desktop sa bahay, di na rin nakakapunta si Chanz sa bahay dahil nagkakataon na lagi syang may out of town na visit dun sa Tagaytay branch namin which is mas binigyang focus nya.

While on my way sa office ko ay binati na agad ako ng mga empleyado ko, before I got in sa dati kong opisina ay nakita ko na si Alexandra she just greeted me and tried to informe Chanz but I told her no. I'm not surprised kung makikita ko syang sobrang busy at talagang nakatutok sa ginagawa nya. I cleared my throat and it made him to raised his head and looked at me. I just smiled at him and walk towards his desk.

Akmang hahalikan ko na sya sa pisngi ng pigilan nya ako.

"Don't." I just smirked at him and then smiled.

"Didn't you missed me?" At talagang nagpuppy eyes pa ako sa kanya.

"After all this years? You're going to asked me that question?! I tried to call you or even to reach you pero di kita makontact... Kung hindi lang dahil kay Elton e hindi ko malalaman ang whereabouts mo." He heaved a deep breath and looked into my eyes.

"Don't you ever say that I didn't missed you caused I f*cking did! Di mo alam Fatima kung paano ako naparanoid sa pagdisappear mo... And I'm so glad dahil alam kong maayos kana... Okay kana hindi ba?" He asked me, I can see sadness in his eyes. I don't want to do this to him but I need to.

"Of course... I'm okay now. Thanks to Tavin." Then I smiled at him.

"Yea. I know that's the bastard's name. Basta alagaan ka lang nya okay na sa akin un." He then stand up and hugged me tight.

"I missed you Fatima. Thank god you're staying for good." I tapped his back and whispered "Hey I'm in love with that bastard!" He just laughed at me.

"Di mo na kailangang ipamukha pa sa akin yan. I already gave you up right? You can love anyone but always remember that I will be in the front line if ever they broke your heart." I smiled at him and stare at his face, I will never regret loving this man.

Our day went well and all I can say is I need a whole week to catch up with him di na nga namin namalayan ang oras at nagpaalam na sa amin si Alexandra, and there's a slight awkwardness between her and Chanz. What actually happened in this past two years? I must say marami rami na siguro at kailangan kong malaman un.

I bid goodbye to Chanz but I promised him to have a lunch date with him kasama si Tavin tomorrow. I called Tavin since may usapan kaming magdidinner sa isang Italian Restaurant along Makati lang rin dahil dakilang tamad gumala si Tavin at di pa sya gaanong pamilyar sa mga lugar dito sa Metro Manila.

I walked inside the restaurant and saw Tavin sitting comfortably, he didn't noticed that he get the attention of most girls na kumakain dito sa restaurant. I would lie if I tell you na di gwapo si Tavin, since may lahi sya e matangos ang ilong nya, matangkad medyo curly ang hair but it suits him, he have those almond shaped eyes with a brown color of iris. He then saw me and waved his hands.

Agad naman akong naglakad papunta sa lamesa na kinauupuan nya. He then stand up and kissed me on my forehead, ever since ganyan na nya ako igreet and I find it sweet.