Taking The Spotlight (Uncompleted)

Chapter 18

"¡Bienvenida a nuestra casa, novia de Gage!" (Welcome to our home, Gage's girlfriend!)

"Hello, dear! I'm Triana, Gage's aunt. You've already met my children, Leoná and Leonardo.

"Gage calls me 'Tita Triana'; you can call me that too, okay?" I smiled and nodded. "I understood, Tita Triana," I replied.

"¡Qué chica más encantadora y hermosa! Tienes buen gusto, ijo," (What a lovely and beautiful girl! You have great taste, dear.) she said turning to Gage and then his mother, who laughed elegantly.

A maid bowed respectfully in front of us."Con permiso, señora y señorito, la cena está lista."(Excuse me, ma'am, young sir, and madam, dinner is ready.)

"Let's go in to dinner, shall we?" His mother smiled, guiding me by the hand into the elegantly appointed dining room.

Ang mga katulong, nakatayo sa tabi ng mga upuan. Pagdating namin, sabay-sabay nilang hinila ito. Gage's mother was at the center, while we sat on either side. I had Gage to my right, with Leona and Leonard across from me. Sofía was to Gage's left, and Tita Triana sat opposite her.

More maids emerged, carrying trays that they expertly placed at the center of the table. A chef then appeared, beaming with a warm smile as he bowed his head in greeting.

"Buenas noches," he said with a smile. "Tonight's dinner features our signature Spanish dishes. For our main course, we have Paella Valenciana, Cochinillo Asado, and Gazpacho Andaluz. For dessert, we've prepared Crema Catalana.

"Señora, Señorito, and Madame, please feel free to request any additional drinks or dishes you'd like to enjoy tonight."

"Sage, Cariño. Is there anything you'd like to request?"

My eyes widened slightly as I shook my head. "For now, I'd just love to try these delicious-looking Spanish recipes. Thank you, though!" Sambit ko kahit nahihiya na.

The girls just won't stop looking at me.

Sobrang namumula na ang mukha ko ngayun, for sure! Meanwhile, Leonardo flashed a sly smile beside me, catching my attention. When I turned to him, I noticed his gaze was fixed intently on me.

"Is there something wrong?" Bulong ko kay gage.

"Nothing" he whispered back.

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The dinner table was filled with silence, punctuated only by the soft clinking of silverware against plates.

After dinner, they showed me to my room, where I would be staying. Talagang lahat sila ay hinatid ako para daw maka pagpahinga na ako, itong kabutihan na pinapakita nila sa akin ay habang buhay kong pasasalamatan, lalo na't sila ang kauna-unang nagpakita ng malaking respeto sa isang taong tulad ko na mababa lang.

"Descansa, Sage, iha," she said. ("Rest, Sage.")
"Hablamos mañana" ("We'll talk tomorrow"). Hindi ko man naintindihan ay tumango ako.

"My room is across from yours. You can knock on the door or press the red button if you need something, okay?" She smiled.

Malawak akong ngumiti at tumango. Pagkatapus ay pinaisa-isa niyang tinuro sa akin ang mga kwarto nila.

Randam ko ang kanyang malambot na puso habang nagsasalita sa akin.

Hinatid ni gage ang mommy niya sa kanyang kwarto habang ako ay pumasok at naglibot muna sa kwarto ko.