Seeking Gaston Lynx Esquivel

Chapter 64

"Good morning, Iha. It's good to see you again."

Papa welcomed her as we entered the family house. After my proposal last night, we decided to visit them today for lunch. And of course, to personally announced to them that we are gonna get married,

"Hmmm...magandang umaga rin po, Sir." My baby greeted back my Dad formally.

I caressed her waist and I heard Dad chuckled.

"You should call me Tito, Iha...or probably start calling me Dad." Dad slowly said his last statement as his eyes travelled down to her fingers, where the ring is.

"Is this why you came here?" Dad didn't even sound surprised as he looked at us both.

Mas lalo ko siyang hinapit palapit sa akin. I could feel how nervous she was but I am here. Wala siyang dapat ikabahala.

"Yes...don't spoil it for Mom, Dad."

He chuckled again. "She will be surprised." Then she looked at Carmella. "She loves you very much, Iha. And I'm very sure that she is praying for both of you to happen."

Carmella just smiled at him. Pumasok kami sa bahay at dumiretso na sa dining. The table was full of food and Mom was probably the one who requested it.

I pulled a chair for her at tumabi naman ako sa kanya. Papa sat on the center while I sat on his side.

"Gaston, anak!" We just settled ourselves in the dining room when I heard Mom scream.

Muli akong napatayo at nakita siyang nagmamadaling lumapit sa amin. Carmella stood by my side too.

"Ada, Iha! I'm glad you're here!"

Akala ko ako ang una niyang yayakapin pero si Carmella ang una niyang niyakap.

Bumitaw sila sa isa't isa at nakangiting yumakap naman si Mama sa akin.

"I'm so glad you brought her here, Iho." Then she kissed my cheeks loudly

I heard Carmella let out a low chuckle beside me.

Umupo na kaming lahat habang panay ang ngiti ni Mama sa amin. "This is a sudden visit but I'm still glad that you came."

"We have an annouceme---"

"Oh my God!" Mama suddenly put her palm on her mouth, shocked with something.

Her eyes were nailed on the table...on Carmella's ring finger. Automatically, her eyes watered.

Hindi ko namang mapigilang ngumiti. Plano naming sabihin mamayang tapos na ang lunch pero...I guessed its time.

I intertwined our fingers and Mom gasped more. She looked at us both with her uneasy and teary eyes.

"Ma...we are engaged...and we want to get married as soon as possible." I happily announced.

Tuluyan siyang umiyak at tumayo sa kanyang kinauupuan. Dad quickly guided her as she walked towards our spot.

Carmella stood up and Mom quickly pulled her into a tight hug. She sobbed and I can't help but get emotional and smile at the same time.

Huminga ako ng malalim dahil ramdam ko bigla ang paninikip ng dibdib ko sa nasaksihan. I am deeply overjoyed. Ganito pala ang pakiramdam.

"I'm so glad, Iha…" Mama sobbed on Carmella's shoulder.

I looked at Dad and he was smiling while standing beside Mom.

Bumitaw si Mama at pinunasan ang mga luha nito. "We need to find a dress as soon as possible, it should be special, cutomized, and what about the theme---"