Made In New York (Monterèal Series #1 Book 1 )

Chapter 18

Return

I carefully memorized and remembered the details about the story he just told me. He's Mr. Grumpy Pants then? The one I hated on my childhood.

" I think this one needs to return to its rightful owner " he said. What could that be?

May nilabas si Theo sa kanyang bulsa at nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang makita kung ano iyon. Nakasilid ito sa isang red felt elongated case. My Rose Gold Butterfly Bracelet.

Napaiyak ako at niyakap ko siya ng mahigpit. Ang bracelet na to' ay ang huling binigay saakin ni Mommy
It is the one of the most special jewelry I had in my entire 19 freakin' years of existence.

I suddenly felt awkward hugging me kaya lumayo ako ng bahagya at kumawala sa yakap na sinimulan ko "Sorry " sabi ko habang pinapahid ang mga luha ko sa mga mata ko.

" It's okay, This is the first time na nakita kitang umiyak " sabi niya

" I don't cry that much, It's the best defense mechanism " sabi ko.

" Yes, I know. Invisible tears are the hardest to wipe off , Ginger " I looked vulnerable to him because that he looks deep within me.

To ease my discomfort, I smiled widely " Grumpy Pants! I can't believe na ikaw yung childhood enemy ko" sabi ko sakanya.

Tumawa siya ng pagkalakas-lakas
" You still remember that? " hindi makapaniwalang tanong niya.

I nodded " Of course! Paano kita makakalimutan? You were the one who pushed my buttons way too far, " sabi ko.

Despite my cheerfulness, I had to ask a question " but Theo, paano mo nahanap tong' bracelet ko? "

He sighed " You were grumpy. While we are playing, nadumbo kita right? I thought medyo maluwang yung bracelet mo kaya nahulog, I found it while Maxon was leaving; I didn't catched up with him that's why I chose to keep it. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, if one day I'll find the owner, I'll
marry her " kwento niya.

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko. What? He'll marry the owner? He found me and I am the owner, does it mean he'll marry me.

He burst into laughter " I was just kidding! You should've seen your reaction! "

I flushed and hid my embarrassment. He caressed my hair " But jokes are half meant "

I ignored it, pinagtitripan niya lang. Tumango-tango ako, feeling contented. Seven years had passed,
Who could've thought na ang batang kinainisan ko noon, kinakainisan ko pa rin hanggang ngayon minsan, until sa sobrang pagkainis ay nagkadevelopan into something romantic. Galawan ni Grumpy Pants.

Sinuot ko ulit yung bracelet, kasyang-kasya na sa kamay ko at sobrang nabagay sa maputi kong balat.

He looked adoringly on me
" It looks beautiful on you "

Tinignan ni Theo ang kanyang relo
" Guess I have to go " sabi niya.

A part of me was saddened but he has priorities. Hindi lang sa akin umiikot ang mundo niya. Tao lang ako, hindi dapat ginagawang mundo.

Hinatid ko siya hanggang sa labas ng apartment ko.
" Have a safe trip back home " sabi ko.

He flashed his boyish grin " I'm only one call away, Ginger "