He and She

Chapter 11

It's been a wonderful half a year for both of us. Pakiramdam ko ang tagal na namin magkasama. Ang tagal magkakilala. That's why I decided to agree with him into introducing me to his family. He's been insisting that to me after a month of being together pero I feel so nervous na ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng lakas ng loob para umoo sakanya.

I baked some brownies for dessert since lunch ang ipinunta namin doon. From what I heard, very intimidating at matalas ang dila ng mommy ni Caleb. Sophisticted, elegant ang beautiful. Lalo akong kinabahan. I wore a simple blue short sleeved dress na hanggang tuhod ko. I want to make a good first impression.

Malaki ang bahay nila. Nagagandahang mga furnitures at antique designs.

"Kinakabahan ako." I whispered to Caleb.

"Relax." He smiled. "She'll love you."

I took a deep breath nang may lumabas na isang napakagandang babae. Hula ko mommy ito ni Caleb because of their resembling features. They have the same lips, eyes and aura. She was divine. She walked like she was a goddess with her long and flowing chiffon maxi dress. Kulay pula ito at lalong nagpop ang mestizang kutis niya.

"Mom." Bumeso si Caleb sakanya.

She smiled. "Iho, it's so good to see you."

"Mom, I want you to meet someone." He smiled and guided her come close to me. "This is Samantha. Sam, this is my mom, Sandra Martinez."

I blinked twice. Grabe na ang kaba ko. Sasabog na ata ang puso ko. She looked at me ang gave me a small grin. That's when I knew that she does not like me.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Martinez." I smiled and extended my hand for a quick shake.

Kinuha niya ang kamay ko ngunit bigla rin itong binitawan. "You look Familiar, Samantha. Are you perhaps related to Rick Olivero?"

I nodded. "He's my father."

She nodded and smiled. Ayoko man isipin pero mukhang importante sakanya ang social status.

"Come, let's eat na." She said. "It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Samantha."

"Please call me Sam." I smiled.

She nodded. "Then call me tita, I insist, Sam."

I smiled and nodded. Tumabi sakin sa paglalakas si Caleb at hinawakan ang kamay ko. "She likes you." He whispered.

Kakaibang saya ang naramdaman ko nang marinig ko iyon. She likes me. Plus points for me.

Sa dining table nakita kong may naghihintay na isang babaeng hula ko ay kasing edad ni Tita Sandra. She was not screaming elegance unlike Tita Sandra. She is beautiful as well, pero masyadong obvious ang kanyang botox at nose job.

"Tita Wilma." Bati ni Caleb.

"Ah, Sam I'd like you to meet my best friend, Wilma. Forgive me if I invited her. Kakarating niya lang galing states and she surprised me and went straight here so I invited her along."

I shook my head. "Not a problem po, Hello po, I'm Sam Oliveros."

Tipid siyang ngumiti sa akin at nagiwas ng tingin. I am guessing she does not like me.

Dumating rin ang isang lalaking hula ko ay ang daddy ni Caleb. Matangkad siya, matipuno at elegante. He is really handsome despite of his age. His aura reminds me of George Clooney. Full of confidence and young.

"Oh, what a beautiful lady that you have there, son." Ngiti niya.

I found myself blushing.

"Dad, this is Sam Oliveros, my girlfriend. Sam, my dad, Victor Martinez."