Jhoana's POV
"Baby, do you want something? I'm gonna call Manang to bring some food here," I said. We’ve been here at her house for a while now, just lying in her room, with her arms wrapped around me. Her mom isn't home yet since it’s only almost 1 PM.
"You sure?" she asked. I nodded.
"Okay, okay. Only 8 days left. Hay, I'm gonna miss you," she said, taking a deep breath. I turned to face her.
"Sabi mo nga, mabilis lang ang araw. Smile na, okay? And diba, we agreed that you'll call every day," she said, then kissed my forehead.
"Are you really sure you don’t want to come with me to the States?" she asked, pouting.
"Hay nako, Beatriz..."
"I'm just imagining it now. It'll be a whole year before I come back, and who knows? I might have competition by then," she teased.
"Hahaha, imagination mo lang yan, Beatriz," I replied.
"Baby naman eh," she said, hugging me tighter and burying her face into my neck.
"Bango mo," she whispered, and I could feel her warm breath.
"Alam ko na yan, Beatriz. Tigilan mo na," I said, feeling her plant small kisses on my neck.
"I just kissed it lang naman. I'm behaving," she said, laughing softly.
"You're making fun of me again."
"Silly, ang laki-laki mo kasing tao tapos kung magpababy ka naman."
"Because I am your baby, for the meantime. And we can make our own baby if you want," she said with a grin.
"Naku, Beatriz, kung ano-ano naiisip mo. Ni hindi pa nga tayo graduate ng college, eh. And besides, hindi pa nga kita sinasagot," I reminded her.
"Eh 'di sagutin mo na ako para wala nang problema," she replied, smiling.
"Mukha mo," I said, rolling my eyes.
"Hahaha, but seriously, Jho, promise me, even if we're not official right now, we'll make this work."
"Promise."
"Mahal na mahal kita, always remember that kahit malayo tayo sa isa't isa." I smiled and hugged her tightly, knowing I would miss moments like these when she goes back to the States.
She kissed my forehead, and we stayed in each other's arms until there was a knock on the door. Bea quickly stood up to open it.
"Isabel, nandiyan na ang mga mom mo," I heard Manang Rose say.
"Sige, Manang, sunod na kami. Bea, let's go," she replied.
"Okay, puntahan mo na sila sa office nila ni Sir. Andoon sila. Maiwan ko na kayo at marami pa akong gagawin sa kusina," Manang added.
"Sige po, Manang. Salamat po," Bea responded.
Bea's POV
"They're here, Mom and Dad. Let's go," I said to Jho. She stood up, and we went downstairs together.
Before entering, I knocked.
"Pasok," Mom said. Jho and I entered together.
"Good afternoon po, Madam/Mom and Sir/Dad," Jho greeted.
"Jho, anong sabi ko sa’yo?" Mom reminded her.
"Ay, sorry po. Good afternoon po, Tita, Tito," she corrected herself, and Mom smiled at her.
"Ayan, maupo kayong dalawa," Mom gestured.
"Jhoana, kumusta? Hindi ka ba kinukulit ni Isabel?" Dad asked, smiling.
"Mom, I’m not nangungulit!" I interjected before Jho could answer.
"Ah, hindi naman po, Tita. Ngayon lang po, pinilit niya akong sumama dito kasi daw po 8 days na lang siya dito," Jho answered, making Dad and Mom laugh.
"Kayo talagang dalawa. O siya, Isabel, bakit mo kami gustong kausapin?"
"About that, Mom. My friends are here, and I want to host a despedida sana, either at a bar or hotel since I’m going back to the States next week," I explained, glancing at Dad.
"No, Isabel," Mom said firmly.
"Mom, please! I’m going back to the States, and they're here in Manila. I promise I won't do anything to give you a headache when I get back there," I pleaded, catching Jho looking at me, so I smiled at her.
"Hay nako, Isabel. Okay, ganito. You can host a party, but only here at the house. No bar, no hotel. And Jhoana needs to be here. I don’t trust your friends, especially Andrei," Mom said. Jho looked at Mom and nodded.
"It's okay, Jhoana. That's the last one; after that, wala ka nang babantayan," Mom added.
"Okay po, Tita," Jho smiled.
"Isabel, set your despedida on a day when Jhoana doesn't have class," Mom instructed.
I nodded eagerly. That was the plan anyway, to introduce Jho to them.
"Thanks, Mom. Dad, you're the best," I said gratefully.
"O siya, kung wala ka nang ibang concern, you may go upstairs. Just come down when dinner is ready."
5 days later...
Three days to go before I leave. Should I ask Jhoana to be my girl tonight? But how? No one knows I'm courting her; it's just between us.
She came out of the restroom wearing only a towel since she has class today.
"Antayin mo na lang ako sa labas. I'll get dressed," she said.
"Dito na lang ako. I'll close my eyes. Saka, baby, nakita ko na yan," I teased, walking closer to her.
"Hindi lang nakita, natikman ko na rin," I whispered.
"Ouch, hahaha!" she playfully hit my shoulder.
"Ikaw talaga!" she said.
"What? It's true, hahaha. Now, go get dressed before you’re late. Don't blame me again," I reminded her, smirking.
"Labas, Beatriz!" she demanded, pushing me out.
"Hahaha, okay, okay. Sorry, I'm just messing around. I love you. I’m leaving now," I said with a laugh.
Jhoana's POV
I'm heading to class today, and Beatriz is driving me since she's been staying at my apartment. Tonight is her despedida party.
"Invite Jema and Ate Ella later if I don’t see them. Konti lang naman ang bisita—just my cousins and some friends who came back from the States," she said.
"Sure ka?" I asked. She nodded, then held my hand.
"I'm gonna miss you, baby," she said, taking a deep breath.
"Araw-araw naman tayo mag-uusap. Mabilis lang ang 1 year," I reassured her.
"Stay away from boys," she said sternly.
"Bakit, selos ka?" I teased, and she nodded.
"Pwes, mas selosa ako," I said, making her laugh.
"Hahaha, oh diba? Basta araw-araw naman tayo mag-uusap eh. Saka ayan na, oh, malapit ka na gumraduate," she said.
"Promise, araw-araw?" she asked, and I nodded, thinking I can manage an hour a day. She kissed my hand. Soon enough, we arrived at Ateneo.
"Ingat. See you later. I’ll pick you up," she said.
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A/N: I apologize for any typo and grammar errors you may have noticed. :D
Bahala na ulit kayo di ako nagproofread😭😆
