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Kei

I was wearing one of Jaze's clothes before I sprayed my favorite cologne. Agad akong bumaba at nakita ko ang ate at lola ko na nakaupo sa sala habang tahimik silang nanonood ng TV. I walked towards their direction tska sila pinatakan ng halik sa noo.

"Oh? Saan punta mo?" Ate Amyra asked me noong makita niya ako. Sandali muna akong umupo sa tabi nila dahil hindi pa rin ako nakakapagpaalam.

"Sa mall lang po, may bibilhin lang para sa kay Jaze, a gift." I responded with a huge and sweet smile on my face. Wala namang okasyon, sadyang gusto ko lang talaga siya bilhan ng regalo.

"Magisa ka lang? Magiingat ka ha, Kung gabihin ka man tumawag ka sa ate mo o sa mga kaibigan mo para masundo at maihatid ka nila rito sa bahay." Sambit ng lola ko at agad naman akong tumango bago tuluyang tumayo at kumaway sakanila.

"Aalis na po ako!" Sagot ko tska lumabas ng bahay. Naghintay lang ako ng grab at noong makita kong may dumaan ay agad kong pinara ito.

I arrived at the mall after a few minutes, hindi ako sanay na lumabas ng wala si Aeron or si Jaze but I had to go alone dahil busy si Aeron habang si Jaze naman ay nasa laguna kasama ang pamilya niya.

I looked around and noticed na hindi ganon karamihan ang tao sa lugar. Natamaan ako ng malamig na hangin noong makapasok ako sa loob ng mall at mabuti nalang na ang suot ko ay medyo makapal.

I looked around trying to find what is the perfect gift I could give him. I entered a book store and tried to find something that he might like not until I realized that he hates reading books kaya agad din akong lumabas.

Pumasok ako sa isang clothing store at pumili ng iilang damit na babagay sakanya, I picked two shirts and one hoodie that would look perfect on him as I imagined. Agad ko rin itong binayaran at pumasok naman ako sa isa pang store.

A store full of accessories, I wasn't planning on buying anything, nagtingin tingin lamang ako sa mga kwintas at sing-sing na nandito. Everything I see was so pretty at naiimagine ko ang itsura ni Jaze na suot suot ang mga to.

I was about to leave but then I saw a couple ring more like a promise ring, It has a wave carved in it, I wanted to ignore it but at the same time I couldn't, sobrang ganda niya na para bang hinihila ako nito at sinasabihan na bilhin at kunin na niya ako.

I looked at it and noticed that there are only two left and it was limited edition. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath bago ito kunin at naglakad papunta sa cashier. The cashier gave me a sweet smile before she took the ring I bought for me and Jaze.

After I paid for the ring I kept on looking at it with a smile on my face, I just couldn't help but imagine me and Jaze wearing an accessory so pretty that it matches the both of us. I can't wait to see him and see his reactions.

Napagdesisyunan kong manatili muna rito at maglibot. After a few minutes I got so bored, I sat on a bench and looked at the peoples walking with their friends, lovers, and family. I suddenly felt lonely and sad because I am missing him kahit na kaninang umaga lang ay nagkita kami.

Muli akong naglakad papunta naman sa mga rides na nasa likod ng mall, Naisipan kong sumakay sa mga rides na nandito at libangin ang sarili ko.

Naglalakad ako papunta sa isa pang rides  noong marinig kong magring ang cellphone ko. I quickly took it from my pocket and checked to see who was calling me and a smile curved into my lips when I see the caller ID.

Jazielover : *

I answered his calls and at first he wasn't talking to me. What was he doing? Napindot lang ba niya? Nagalaw ba ng mga pamangkin niyang bata?

I started talking again but all I could hear was his breathing and the noises from the other line. I was about to end the call so I said goodbye to him but he started talking.

Another smiled curved into my lips when I heard his voice, His voice gave me happiness and enough to give me butterflies in my stomach, And it made me miss him so much more.

The call ended after a few minutes of us talking. I continued to walk around and look for another ride not until I saw a very familiar figure from a far. I squint my eyes and made sure if it was actually him. Agad akong naglakad papalapit sakanya noong malaman kong siya nga iyon.

"Bading ka, anong ginagawa mo rito sabi mo busy ka?" I said noong makarating ako sa pwesto ni Aeron. He was eating an ice cream at halata sa mukha niya ang gulat noong makita niya ako.

"Akala ko may gagawin k-" Naputol ang pagsasalita ko noong makita ko si Xan sa likod niya. I gave them both a smirk at agad namang nilunok ni Aeron ang ice cream na kinakain niya at hinampas ang braso ko.

"H-hindi! Ano ka ba! Hindi ganon, may ginawa nga ako tapos niyaya ako ni Xan dito sa mall para kumain!" He explained pero hindi pa rin matanggal sa mga labi ko ang pagngisi at pagtingin sakanila ng nakakaasar.

"Tsk, ano bang ginagawa mo rito? You were supposed to be at home resting ah, pagod na pagod ka kahapon right?" Sambit niya. I rolled my eyes bago ako pumamewang.

"I bought gifts for Jaze." I responded at doon ko na napansin na nakita na kami ni Xan. He waved at me and I waved back at him.

"Kain tayo? Nagugutom na ako eh." Pagaaya ko sakanila. Pero nakita ko sa mukha ni Aeron ang kagustuhang tumanggi kaya agad na ulit akong nagsalita.

"Libre ko."

"Halika na, Come on, Henry!" I smiled even more noong marinig ko ang tawag sakanya ni Aeron. Nasa second name basis na ang relationship nila.

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Noong maihatid nila ako sa bahay ay agad akong naligo at nagpalit ng suot na mas comfortable. I laid on my bed and went on my phone para isend kay Jaze and picture ng mga binili ko sa mall even though I told him that it was a surprise.

From Jaze:
You bought all that?

From Jaze:
For me? You should've bought one for yourself too!

From Kei:
Do you like them? (⁠ ⁠･ั⁠﹏⁠･ั⁠)

From Jaze:
So much, I can't wait to go home and wear all that. Thank you so much, Baby. I'll buy you a gift too, but for now it's a surprise.

From Kei:
I love you! (⁠っ⁠˘⁠з⁠(⁠˘⁠⌣⁠˘⁠ ⁠)

From Jaze:
And I love you most.

I decided not to show him the rings that I bought for the both of us first. Mas gusto kong ibigay yon sakanya kapag nakarating na siya rito at magkasama na ulit kami. I smiled after reading the last text he sent me. I love him so much, I don't know what I'll do without him.