Finding Peace In The Missing Piece

Chapter 21- My Home

Chapter 21

Tumango ako bilang sagot sa gusto niya.

I can't help but smile at him. His bloodshot eyes reflect how he like me, how long he waited this to happen.

He smiled and held my hand. "T-Thank you for this opportunity Xena." He said.

"No, I should be the one who says thank you. It's bothering me that I didn't notice a man like you before, I feel bad for myself." I said and we laughed.

"Hinding hindi ko gagawin ang ginawa ni Lavin sayo."

Tumango ako. Mas lalong humigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ko.

"I won't hurt you in anyway, Xena. That's a promise. I will do everything that makes you happy, kahit masakit sakin gagawin ko para sumaya ka."

Umiling ako. "Harvey, you don't have to sacrifice your own happiness just because of me. Eventually I will learn to love you, hindi ka mahirap mahalin. This will be fast just wait for me, okay?" I said.

"Take this slow, Xena. I don't want you to hurry, let yourself to be comfortable with my presence. Hayaang mong masanay ang sarili mong nandito ako kapag kailangan mo ako. Let yourself to decide when's the right time. Take your time. No pressure." He said.

I smiled at him."No pressure."

This man is able to calm me, he knows how to give assurance. Alam niya kung ano ang gagawin niya.

"I will formally introduce you to my mother and brother when they arrive, is that okay with you?" I asked.

"Of course, Xena. And when my family arrive here as early as possible, I will introduce you to them so in that case, were fair." He said at tinaas niya ang glass of wine niya.

"I hope we click." I said as I we cheered up.

Marami kaming napag kwentuhan at pakiramdam ko matagal ko na siyang kilala dahil malapit ang loob ko sa kanya.

"Alam mo ba crush ka nong kaibigan ko? Si Nia? Do you know her? She even told me to back off." I said.

He laughed. "You can't. You already say yes."

Bumusangot ako. "Paano kaoag umuwi na ako ng pilipinas? Anong sasabihin ko sa kanya? Baka magalit yon, bukod sa hindi naman ako nag memessage sa kanil–"

"She's your friend, she will understand and it's just admiration, Xena. It's not as deep as how I fell for you." He said. Walang preno.

Namula ako. Ang lalaking ito!

He chuckled. "Let's finish this, and we'll go home, but if you want to roam around, we will."

"I'm done, Harvey. Let's go?"

Sumimangot siya.

Tumawa naman ako. "What?"

"Kaunti lang kinain mo. Don't you like it?" Tinuro pa niya yung carbonara.

"No, it's not. I like it." Tanggi ko.

"Tell me what's your favorite food."

Big deal sa kanya. Well green flag naman sa lalaki na gusto nilang mabusog yung date nila diba. Sabi nga ni Ethan, treat them dinner before you make them your dinner.

Pota! Bakit ko naalala yon. Pakiramdam ko tuloy ay namula ang mukha ko.

"Hey? Xena?" He snapped.

"Ahh… a-ano. S-sphagetti ang favorite ko." Sabi ko at nag iwas ng tingin.

Tumango siya. "Okay, I'll take that in mind."

Bago umalis, we took a picture.Background ang magandang tanawin, we even asked the waiter to take us a photo. Buti na lang naka iphone ang isang ito, secured ang itsura ko.

He already paid the bills. Hindi na ako nag insist since kuripot ako.

We drove around the city, maraming mga tao at siguroy uuwi na galing sa trabaho. May mga student pa nga na nakain sa isang restaurant. I hope Ivy and I have the bond like that.

"Do you have friends here? Though nasabi mo sakin na nasa pilipinas silang lahat?"

"Sila lang talaga ang kaibigan ko dito, Xena. We grown-up here together and I think we have a different views and perspective on friendship."

Nagtaas ako ng kilay. "How do you say so?" I asked. Hindi niya ako matingnan dahil nasa kalsada ang atensyon niya.

"Well, let's say that I'm choosing whom I talk to." He said. This guy is really full of mystery in his body eh?

"That's make you think that were different?"

He nodded. "Yeah."

"Well, we have different perspectives and views in life." Sabi ko na lang. I don't want prolong this conversation, it doesn't make sense at all.

"You intend to take law? Do you?" He asked.

I smiled. He knows how and where to change the topic ahhh, nakaka-touch talaga. Siguro mga 1month sasagutin ko na toh, diko na pakakawalan hihi. Pluss napaka gwapo pa. Matured at may sense of humor.

"Yeah? I don't know where to take it." I said.

"In our country?" Patanong niyang sagot. "But it's your choice, I can take LDR naman." He said then smirked.

Napatawa ako. "How sure of you that I'll be your girlfriend huh?" Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay.

"Hundred percent sure, Xena. I'll do everything to make you mine." He said while blinking his blue eyes at me.

I laughed but at the same time kinilig deep inside. Make you mine daw, moan parinig ko ehhh.

"You're scary, Xena." Napatingin naman ako sa kanya, he looked like a puppy. A cute and handsome puppy.

May ganon ba?

"Ehh? Why naman?" Sabi ko.

"It looks like your imagining something dirty?" Itinigil niya ang kotse sa isang madilim na lugar. Hindi ko alam kung nasaan na kami ngayon.

"Huh? Wala ah…" nahiya tuloy ako bigla. Hindi ko pa nga siya sinasagot sex na nasa isip ko! "Nasaan na ba tayo?" Tanong ko at kinalas na ang seatbelt ko para makalabas.

Lumabas ako at nakita ang ilaw mula sa mga building, at kita rin mula dito ang kagandahan ng isang dagat? Malapit sa Eiffel tower na ngayon ay kumikislap sa ganda ng mga ilaw sa paligid.

"Nothing especial, pumupunta ako dito pag may iniisip ako. I want to share this secret place with you." I jumped in shocked when he whispered it on my ear.

He chuckled. " Can I hug you?" He asked.

"You can always hug me if you want. No need for my permission, Harvey." I feel comfortable when he hugged me from behind and I hold into his hands snake on my waist.

"It feels like my home, Xena. You're my home."

Pumikit ako at pinakiramdaman ang boses niyang banayad at malagom na tila humahaplos sa mabigat kong problema.

"I love you, Xena."

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A/N: Team Lavin ba o Team Harvey? Comment na guys, kahit ako nalilito na.

Happy reading my Twilights! ✨