Let Me Be The One

Chapter 8 - OK for Now

Gail

"can't stop thinking of mr. victory. bakit? is it because i see in him the bad boy that brent is not?" tanong ko sa sarili ko while our car was driving through the streets to libis.

i was looking out the window watching the many cars pass by and the many lights that started to come to life in the many stores lined in the streets. eastwood area is really coming to life during this time of early evening.

"thinking too much, babe?" sabi ni brent breaking my strain of thought as he reached out his right hand to my left hand that rested on my lap.

the warmth of his hand on mine reminded me of where i was kahit ang mind ko ay lumilipad sa kung saan. i slowly looked to him. and i saw those loving eyes stare at me for a few seconds before staring back at the road. i took his hand and brought it up towards my face and kissed it.

"there are alot of things on my mind lately, babe" sabi ko as we passed a church in the area and made the sign of the cross as we were passing in frontof it.

"well... for tonight... try to forget those things. its time for you na mag relax and give time for yourself, di ba? so let the night relax you, babe. let me relax you" sabi ni brent as he let go of my hand as he held the wheel for the moment.

brent always has the mindset of being cool, calm and collected. may control siya sa mga bagay bagay. different to what i usually am. spontaineous, sometimes even out of control and even stubborn. i think i have never seen him not being in control... well, except yung first time na he thought he accidentally ran me over. but aside for that, he is very in control and very loving. he is the perfect man. but is he for me?

"so try to relax tonight babe. kahit ngayong gabi muna" he said with a sweet smile on his lips.

i was staring into the night skiy through my window side of the car when we turned to a familiar looking street. and then i realized something.

"gosh! brent... is this..." sabi ko.

"yes... the restaurant we went on our very first date since we became a couple. i think its nice to have that relaxed moment again, di ba babe?" he said winking to me as he slowly parked the car to the exact same parking slot we parked about less than three years ago.

this brought back so many memories. so many happy memories. like flashback but in real time. brent unbuckled his seatbelt and bent to me to give me a kiss on the lips. as i felt his lips on mine, i felt being brought back to the time when i didn't think too much of things. when i was this girl who was learning the ropes of love. brent is my first boyfriend. well, the first guy that took me seriously. his warm lips on mine. his breath on my skin. i felt so loved. so wanted. then after a few minutes, he separated from me.

"pag di tayo pumasok sa loob ng restaurant, people might think we're up to something here" he said winking as he unbuckeld my seatbelt and gave me a quick peck on the cheek.

with that, we left the car and made our way to the entrance of the restaurant where we were greeted by the receptionist who checked our names in the reservations list. then after confirming, we were led to our table. the same that we had for our very first date.

"you are such a sweetie..." i giggled to brent as we walked to the table with hands in each others.

it was all set for the night, with a small collection of flowers on the table. the glasses were polished well. crockery looking very well cared off. this restaurant is not very formal. but in its simple appearance, you feel special and very elegant.

"this would be the menus... i will be giving you some minutes to be browse... and will be back with you shortly..." the waitress, wearing an "ycle" nameplate on, said with a smile before letting us be in the table.