ASHMATT ONE SHOTS

You are a PART of my LIFE

Matt: Lovey, look... I can ask permission from Tito and Tita for you. Di ba namention ko na rin kay Tito last time when he asked about the Holy Week.  You haven't confirmed yet if you will be there this Saturday.
Sarah: Lovey, sinabi ko naman ako na ang bahala, I told you last night when we parted ways after Aries&Mia's wedding. Besides, alam mo naman na pag Holy Week sa bahay lang kami. (She tried not to giggle on the phone....pinayagan na siya ng parents niya but she wanted to surprise him)
Matt: You know it won't be a happy birthday without you (sounded sad) Alam ko naman na hindi pa pwede out of town but more than 2 years na tayo and mukhang ok naman kami ng parents mo.
Sarah: Alam ko naman yun. I will let you know bukas. Ok? I love you.
Matt: Yeah....whatever. (Shrugs) Ok. I love you so much.
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Matt: Ma, where's Paolo?
MG: He's in his room going through his stuff. Are you ok? You seem weak.
Matt: Ok lang Ma.
MG: I prepared the resto for tomorrow evening's dinner. How many guests do you have? Is Sarah coming?
Matt: I don't know. A few guests I think. She haven't called me yet. Baka malabo na mapayagan.
Paolo: Ma, have you seen my collection of some of my drawings? (Said excitedly as he ran towards his Mom)
MG: It's in one of your drawers. Why are you all of the sudden looking for it?
Paolo: I want to show it to Ate Sarah tomorrow. She's coming right? She's taking the first flight? (MG just shook her head and sighed)
Matt: Ate who? Wait....Ma, don't tell me you knew Sarah is coming?
MG: Oh Paolo! You just couldn't hide it.
Giorgia: We all knew it kuya. Mama already talked with Tita Divine (she chimed in as she approached them) a few weeks ago.
MG: Sarah wanted it to be a surprise so we didn't tell you. Now Pao you text sorry to your Ate you spoiled her surprise for your Kuya. (Laughs)
Paolo: I'm sorry. I am just too excited.

Matt called Sarah.
Sarah: Hi Lovey. Birthday mo na bukas (she greeted him cheerfully)
Matt: Ha!! You lied to me! You didn't tell me you are flying here tomorrow.
Sarah: What?! Oh....I guess it's Paolo (giggles). Yes po. Nasa first flight po ako.
Matt (smiles widely): Thank you Love. Mahal mo nga ako. I'm so happy I could hug your parents really tight when I see them. Are they going with you?
Sarah: No. Ako lang at si Ate Noemi.
Matt: You're taking the last flight home?
Sarah: No. I'm staying overnight.
Matt (smiles more widely): Really! Oh wow! I could kiss Tita Divine for that.
Sarah (laughs): Pasalamat ka kay Tita Glenna. Naconvince niya si Mommy. Sinabi niya siya mismo ang magbabantay.
Matt: So you are staying overnight sa bahay namin? (Smiles and said excitedly) Wow! This is surreal!
Sarah: Actually, no. Sa hotel daw kami ibobook ni Tita. Nag agree silang dalawa ni Mommy na mas maganda pag hindi sa bahay ninyo para walang masabi ang mga tao.
Matt: Oh....ok. At least we have the whole day to ourselves. I have to say goodbye for now. Kailangan ko magplano ng pupuntahan natin.
Sarah (laughs): Ang OA naman. Kahit saan pa yan basta magkasama tayo.
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Sarah: Happy birthday Lovey! Good morning! (Kissed his cheek and hugged him)
Matt (hugged her tighter): Thank you Love! Happy birthday indeed! Hi Ate! (Smiled and waved to Ate Noemi)
Noemi: Happy birthday Matt! (Smiles)
Matt: Dalawa lang talaga kayo? (Placed his arm around her shoulder and she nodded) Wow! Dapat si Mama parati ang magpaalam for us (smiles) Let's go now baka mapansin pa tayo.

Paolo: Ate!!! You're here. You're really here! (Ran to her and hugged her)
Sarah: Hi Pao! Good morning po Tito, Tita. Hi Giorgia! (Greeted Matt's family)
MG: Hello hija! I'm happy you're here.
DG and Giorgia also said their pleasantries and Matt went to Sarah and held her hand.
Matt: Pao, you can let go of Ate Sarah now. Mukhang aagawan mo pa ako. (Everyone laughed)
They went inside the house for breakfast and the group later got ready to go to karting.

Matt: Here Lovey! Use this. (Gave the helmet to Sarah)
Sarah (excitedly said): Dito tayo sasakay? Sa Harley! Yay!
MG: Hijo, are you sure? It's too hot and Sarah might get sunburn.
Matt: Ma, it's my birthday. I want my girl to be with me. I'm sure Sarah won't mind... Right Love?
Sarah (giggles): It's ok Tita. Pangarap ko rin makasakay dito.
MG: Hay naku. Kayong mga bata talaga. Drive slowly Matt.
Matt: Don't worry Ma I will be careful. (Looked at Sarah) But you have to put a jacket on. Manipis ang shirt mo. May pampalit ka mamaya?
Giorgia: Oh boy...there goes my conservative brother. Ate, don't bother to change. You look great in that shirt. (She laughed and Matt gave her a stern look)

They rode the Harley to every stop they went and Matt thought....it's his best birthday so far. Sarah wrapped her arms around his waist and he toured her around Cebu both communicating through built in mics in their helmets. Matt's friends helped them keep their privacy and tried to steer people not to take pictures which is impossible. In almost every stop they went... everyone clamor for a picture with either one of them or both of them. Sarah had a great time. They had a private dinner with close friends and family and everyone loves her.
Lola: You eat more Sarah. You're so thin. Hindi ka ba pinapakain ng apo ko?
Matt: Grandma naman. You know, she eats a lot but it's just that she doesn't gain much weight.
Sarah (smiles): Lola, matakaw po ako. Especially rice. But I'm really full now. I could hardly eat another bite.
DG: Maybe you should drink some wine to rest you tummy a bit.
Sarah: Oh no Tito. It's ok. I'm not used to drinking wine po. Maybe I'll just have to rest my tummy a bit by not eating for the meantime (smiles)
Matt: Papa, I'll just let her taste our apple juice. She drinks wine sparingly. Right Lovey? (Pulls her closer and kissed her temple and she blushed)
DG: Aw....young love (smiles) You know Sarah I just want to thank you for making our son really happy (Sarah blushes and smiles)
MG: Hey hey. Enough of that.... I called your Mom, Hija. I let her know that you're ok.
Sarah: Thank you Tita. Tumawag din po ako....almost every stop actually (smiles)
MG: It's normal for parents to worry.... I assured your Mom na isosoli ka namin (laughs)

The celebration continued and the couple even sang several songs. Matt went with Sarah and Ate Noemi to the hotel. Matt's Mom booked them a large suite with a sala and Ate Noemi gave them some alone time when she went to the bathroom for a warm bath. Both of them cuddling on the sofa reminiscing the day's events.
Sarah: Wait Lovey. I forgot to give you your gift. (Stood up and went to get something)
Matt: Lovey, the fact that you are here on my birthday....it's the best gift. No need to give me anything.
Sarah: I don't really know what to give you. Halos lahat meron ka na..... gusto ko memorable. So ito ang bigay ko sa yo (she handed him a wrapped box and he opened it)
Matt (smiles widely): Wow! A photobook of all our selfies! (He excitedly leafed through each page)
Sarah: Sabi nga nila selfie expert ako di ba? Nilagay ko diyan lahat ng selfies natin sa phone ko and nilagyan ko ng caption.  It's from the start when you courted, when I said yes, our first dates, anniversaries, birthdays.....lahat. Thank you Lovey for being part of my life. Happy happy birthday! (Got teary eyed)
Matt placed down the photobook and hugged her.
Matt: Thank you too Love for being part of mine. This is one of my best days ever. I love you so much! (He kissed her forehead and looked into her eyes and slowly closed the gap)
They shared one sweet kiss..... They hugged for awhile after they kissed.
Matt: As much as I don't want to let go....Kailangan ko na umalis. We start early tomorrow.
Sarah (smiles): Oo nga pala. Easter Sunday mass then blessing ng resto. Ingat ka pauwi.
Matt: Sleep tight mahal. Sweet dreams my love.
They gave each other one final kiss 😘