Capturing The Ice Queen's Heart

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Mix and Match

My father let me move out in exchange for staying in our towers in Makati. He gave us a two-bedroom unit, which was rent-free. Third year na si Rayiane sa pasukan, pero sinabi niya na doon pa rin siya maninirahan kahit na may trabaho na siya.

The unit was already polished when we brought our stuff there. It was chic and modern—just like how we wanted it to be. But I'd like to have my touches in my bedroom, so I painted it blue. We hired Tita Harmony as the interior designer and I just loved the results of her work. The color palette, pieces of furniture, and decor... They were everything!

I opened the sliding door to the balcony and looked at the skyscrapers in the city. Kakatapos lang namin mag-dinner kasi ngayon ginanap ang housewarming party na dinaluhan ng mga pamilya namin. It was overwhelming now that I was starting to become independent. Pero sa lahat ng desisyon ko, ito na siguro 'yung pinaka-rewarding pagkatapos ng mga nangyari.

I heard a knock, so I walked into the room. Pinagbuksan ko si Daddy na may dalang kahon ng MacBook. Nakabalot iyon ng pink ribbon at may kasamang maliit na note.

"This is from Mama and I. Meron ka nang desktop, but you'll need this at school..."

I read the note first. "Welcome to college! We love you!"

I smiled as I took the gift. Pagkatapos ay yumakap ako kay Daddy at nagpasalamat sa suporta nila sa akin.

"Give me your hands..." utos niya na ipinagtaka ko.

Nilapag ko sa kama 'yung MacBook at sinunod ang kanyang utos. Bumagsak doon ang key fob at nakikala ko 'agad ang logo ng BMW. I gasped and kept my mouth open in astonishment.

"It's our gift for your 18th birthday. Sakto ang timing ng delivery kaya may magagamit ka na sa school," Daddy said.

"Grabe! I think this is too much, Dad! But thank you! Where's Mama?" sumilip ako sa pintuan.

"Kumakain pa." Ginulo niya ang ibabaw ng buhok ko. "Kailangan mo nang kumuha ng student driver's license. Sasamahan kita bukas..."

Kaya naman bago sila umalis ay kasama nila kaming bumaba ni Rayiane sa basement parking para silipin 'yung bago kong sasakyan. When we saw it, Rayiane and I jumped and shrieked at each other.

"Wow! She's a beauty!" she commented and caressed the bumper.

The metallic white BMW 7 Series looked as if it had glitters in it. It was so shiny and beautiful! Even the upholstery was white. Goodness! I love it so much!

"Finally, Ate! I thought I wouldn't be able to keep it a secret anymore 'cause I'm so happy for you!" Adam handed me a small box. "That's the case for the key fob. I picked the color and design!"

I opened it in front of him. It was a dark nude leather case and my name was embossed on the lower right part of it.

Inakbayan ko ang kapatid at masuyong niyakap. "I love it! Thank you, Adam! Pwede na tayong mag-road trip!"

I let them take the picture of the car since I was still allergic to cameras. Nag-test drive ako sa parking area sakay ang pamilya ko at nagbiro pa si Rayiane na sa kanya na lang ang sasakyan kapag nabangga ko iyon.

"Hindi mo ako mauuto, Rayiane. You just got a new car last year," paalala ng mommy niya.

Nagtawanan kami at nag-make face naman si Rayiane sa akin. After that, we called it a night and went up when our families left. Pagbalik namin sa unit, nadatnan namin ang makalat na living room at mga hugasin.