A Better World With You

Chapter 31

"George, where are you?" Ate Lori asked from the other line as I am trying to note all of the things that I want my output to include. I am really finding this week really stressful and I can't help but explore places to get some ideas until I ended up on a certain cafe in Tagaytay to take some break.

The view here is perfect as I watch the sun sets while taking a sip of my coffee. I even leaned my chin to the palm of my hand while staring at its relaxing beauty. Even though it seems to hit my skin and it kinda hurts honestly, but I'm addicted to it. Somehow I feel the comfort and soon I took a deep breath. This is the reason why I always like having my me time. It takes away all of the pressure.

"I'm in Tagaytay. Just having a break." I answered.

"How come you're not inviting me to join you. Don't tell me you're having coffee pa ha." I heard her said and chuckled when she mentioned the latter.

"It is not a break if their is no coffee, ate. You also know that." I said with a bit of amusement in my tone.

"Yeah sure. By the way, I heard you're participating in a contest. Mama also made mentioned of that." She said and I took a sip of my coffee first before finally answering.

"Yes, I am participating. Honestly, the price is also convincing. Ang laking perang matatanggap mo kapag nanalo ka. On the other note, Cyril's Father is the head of that event. Would love to meet him on our First Home, which is Spain." I said with a hint of excitement in my voice. I could even feel that my eyes is sparking while imagining myself taking the spot of being one of the candidates in the international level of the said contest.

"Oh wow. That would actually mean a great opportunity for you, George. I'm sure, tito is also looking forward for your arrival there. Good luck on a new challenge, my lovely sis!" She enthusiastically said from the other line the reason why I softly smiled.

"Thank you, ate. By the way, is there some news from you?" I suddenly asked. Just curious about her life since she has always been busy and we don't usually see each other often these days.

"Just work and work. That's how my life revolve around." She said and chuckled at the end.

"How about your relationship with Kuya Markian?" I asked out of curiosity.

"Getting stronger. Why do you ask?" She asked back.

"Nothing. But I'm just curious since you haven't really shared how you felt. Diba, nai-arrange lang din kayo ng papa at mama pati nina tito at tita?" I asked. Mukhang tumutungo na naman ako sa mga questions about liking someone. I just want to validate my own feelings so I won't be making haste decisions.

"Yes? And then?" Ate said with a hint of confusion on her tone.

"I just want to ask. How do you fell in love with Kuya Markian? I mean...sure...you don't have feelings for him at first but what a sudden change of emotion towards him?" I asked.

"Well, your Kuya Markian is a bit rude at first since he also don't like me. But there are times that he really oblige himself to protect me from such consequences made by my wrong decisions. To make things short, I fell in love with your kuya, when he finally showed his caring side. Medyo pakipot pa nga iyon noong una pero we got used to it naman until one day, nagkaroon na nga ng feelings sa isa't isa. Actually hindi kami umamin kaagad sa isa't isa, but as soon as we are sure, we both confessed on our bed room while trying to sleep without trying to face one another."

"Ang awkward pa nga no'n e pero that was one cute confession. Who would've thought he would just suddenly confessed at a random moment but also in the right time. Hindi ko talaga makalimutan iyon, George. Kinikilig pa rin ako." Napangiti ako nang marinig talaga ang sagot ni ate at ramdam mo talaga 'yung pagmamahal habang binabahagi niya sa akin ang kanilang kwento ni Kuya Markian.