xxiii. harana

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Saturday. My favourite day of the week. You can just relax and recline on the weekends and forget about all the drama and stress of school or any other activity. My favourite part of it is watching Netflix, curled up in a blanket eating popcorn or whatever's in the fridge or going on YouTube, checking Instagram and reading on Wattpad. Oh, the little things in life make you so happy.

As I was joyously reading a fanfic on Wattpad, I noticed a notification on the lock screen from my phone. Instantly, I grabbed it, leaving the computer unattended, noticing it was from...

Darren.

What does he want? Weren't we okay now? Hmm. I swiped the text which directed me to the 'Message' app on the iPhone.

Ava look out of your window right now 😏

Immediately, I opened my window and looked down. My heart skipped a beat.

Darren Espanto was holding a microphone with a hoard of musicians ready to sing to me.

My heart skipped several beats.

My inner fangirl was screeching.

Butterflies fluttered throughout my stomach.

Sparks were flying.

The two white butterflies were flying.

Help. Me. Now.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHGSJSNSHSKHSJAJUAJAHAUAMHSJSHWUANJAJAJAHIAJASHSJSJJSHSJSUJSNSISNSJHSJSNSMSHSKHSKSJSKJSKSJSJ!!!!

Bailey was playing the guitar when my cheeks turned deep crimson red, as I grabbed a pillow to shield it. Darren chuckled and began to sing.

The things you do to me, Espanto.

Kung tayo ay matanda na
Sana'y di tayo magbago
Kailan man, nasaan ma'y
Ito ang pangarap ko
Makuha mo pa kayang
Ako'y hagkan at yakapin, ooh
Hanggang sa pagtanda natin
Nagtatanong lang sa'yo
Ako pa kaya'y ibigin mo
Kung maputi na ang buhok ko
Pagdating ng araw
Ang 'yong buhok
Ay puputi na rin
Sabay tayong mangangarap
Ng nakaraan sa'tin
Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, ooh
Ipapaalala ko sa'yo
Ang aking pangako
Na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa'yo
Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko....
Na Na Na....
Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, ooh
Ipapaalala ko sa'yo
Ang aking pangako
Na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa'yo
Kahit maputi..
Kahit maputi...
Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko

He kneeled on the floor, holding a bouquet of assorted vibrant colours of flowers up in the air, causing me to blush even more. The whole crowd was cheering, fangirls waving huge banners of Darren and I together, screeching 'AvRen' loud and proud. My eyes widened in amazement. I looked at him, grinning. He grinned back, showing his dimple. Ayiee!

After what seemed like a whole decade of us staring at each other, Bailey stared to play the tune of 'Ngiti' as Darren held out a necklace in a box, with letters engraved 'Always.'

"AVA MARIELLE SULLIVAN, PWEDE BANG LUMIGAW SAYO?"

My heart stopped.

He was asking to court me?

The butterflies flew around us as I gulped, clearing my throat out of shock. I stared at the crowd of people who were smiling, encouraging me to say 'yes!', especially Ylona, Vixie and the remaining fangirls. I grinned, looking at Darren who was seemingly nervous.

"Darren Espanto..."






































































































"Yes!"

Insanely, the board of fangirls squealed in excitement, filming everything on their phones. Vixie screeched in delight, smiling smugly like a Cheshire Cat.

I sprinted down the stairs. Thankfully, I was home alone as everyone was at work or doing something in the Rizal Village. Mom would kill me if I was to be courted by a boy.

As soon as I came down, I embraced Darren so tightly, feeling comfort and love in his arms. I can't explain it. It was like fireflies were surrounding us which was impossible. I was trembling in awe, not being able to sink in what just happened.

"One day, sana ikaw ang maging akin."

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME ESPANTO NAKAKAKILIG KA!!!

"Kilig ka, no?" He said, moving closer to my face as I blushed profusely, feeling the beaming light of someone's flashlight.

"Hindi, baka ikaw cause I said yes!" I retorted, giggling. He blushed, looking away.

"Hahah." He replied sarcastically, denying it.

"Hahah back." I smirked.

He kissed my hand.

The sparks were fusing. The connection between us was perfection. Our hands intertwined as he began to kiss my cheeks, the two butterflies flying around us as my stomach churned in a good way.

"HOI! Diba you just said you were going to ligaw her? Hindi naman kayo mag jowa." Ylona shouted sternly, wearing glasses whilst pulling me away from Darren. I chuckled.

"HOI YLONA! Diba hindi kita nanay?" I giggled more whilst everyone else did.

"Well she isn't here, is she? I'll be your mother from now on, okay 'anak?'" She responded, keeping a dull, serious and strict expression on her face.

"Okay...'mother!'" I replied, putting my hands up in surrender.

"Okay, maybe just one more kiss will be alright." She muttered, Vixie nodding her head, her eyes widening in joy.

I kissed him on the cheek, blushing like what he did to me.

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