Drifting Through The Clouds

Chapter 28

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Chapter 28

Even though I'm excited to meet her family, there's still a piece of me that makes me wonder.. Will they be able to accept me for their daughter? Will they give me chance to prove my worth? Will they even be happy for us in case Cait finally decided?

"I told them about us.."

Gusto ko pa sanang tanungin siya kung ano ba talagang sinabi niya sa parents niya but I focused on calming myself. I just have to be me. No pretensions. I should let them see that my intentions are pure and genuine. I want to prove them that I love their daughter.

"Don't worry about it too much, Bei. They will like you.. Just be the Beatriz that I fell in love with." she assured me before leaving me with her dad to go upstairs and wake her brother up.

As soon as there's no sign of Cait around.. Tito cleared his throat.

"I'll get straight to the point, anak.." tito started as he placed his both hands on the table.

"Walang problema sa amin ng mommy ni Caitlin kung sino man ang mapipili niyang mahalin. Siya naman ang makakaramdam noon at hindi kaming mga magulang niya. We only want our children to love whom they want to love. We only want their happiness above all. Ang gusto ko lang malaman, mapoprotektahan mo ba siya sa lahat? You are Bea De Leon. I hope you know what I am worried about."

I looked straight into Cait's father's eyes. "I understand po. I'll protect her no matter what, tito. I will shield her from whatever that could harm her. If time comes na ako na 'yung makakasakit sa kanya.. I will also even protect her from myself. But rest assured, tito, that I will do my best to make her happy. I will keep her away from pain. I will stand by her and with her always. I will be there to support and embrace her. We'll share every ups and downs holding each other's hands."

"Other people may not accept this.. kind of--"

I reached out for his hands 'cause I know na nahihirapan siyang banggitin.. "Tito, if Cait would give me the chance.. Other people's opinion won't matter. I will only listen to Caitlin's heart. My eyes and ears will only focus on her."

Tumango ng ilang beses si tito bago ito huminga nang malalim. "I know that I can trust Caitlin to you, Bea, and I know you will take good care of her."

"I am, tito. And I will. I won't break your trust. I am for the longest ride with your daughter po."

He tapped my hands that was holding his. "I.. I just want to know if she suffered a lot from the breakup. I know hindi ko dapat tinatanong sa'yo pero wala akong lakas ng loob tanungin ang anak ko. Alam kong hindi rin siya magsasabi, at alam ko ring hindi ko kakayanin kapag nakita ko na siyang nasasaktan."

I took a deep breath. "I'm in no position po to talk about her pain. She's strong po.. And I know she's gonna get through it. But even if she's strong enough to deal with a heartbreak like this, I make sure that I'm with her every step of the way. Only she can heal her heart, and I am just here to support her and cheer her up. I love her po, tito. I love Caitlin and I'll wait until she's fully healed and ready for me. I'll also make sure that once she's healed, she won't look back to the memories of her pain and will only remember the memories we'll be making."