The club was loud like the usual... crowd, music, crazy disco lights.. just like old times
Its been awhile I thought
“Wow! Diane Bustamante! Animo Lasalle’s sexiest foxy captain back in high school!”
I know that voice I thought mischievously while I turn around to be graced by ..
“My.. if it isn’t Ron” I said as I took a sip on my martini
Ronald Guevarra,One of my old flings back in high school. He was a quarterback on the football team and the thought of us being a casual couple, made it sound so real and perfect.. I thought so too but not long enough 'til I got bored with him..
Alam niyo ba ang feeling na walang sparks? walang fireworks? wala lahat? yun yon!
and thankful enough that he agreed that we’re better off as friends anyway.
He was the third fling nung 4th year ako, but was my.. 19th –or wait—was it 20th fling on my entire collection? Whatever!
He smiled at me, that flirty smile he always does to win every girl’s heart which he constantly break from time to time. I rolled my eyes and then giggled as i felt him smirked
“Haven’t seen you for ages” He said as he took a sit next to me
He glanced at the bartender and said “the usual”
The Bartender just nodded and went back to attend Ron’s order
He darted his gazes once again to me and asked “kailan ka pa dumating?”
“A little early in the afternoon”
“I see.. you’re alone?”
Suddenly, I crossed my legs.. exposing my long aphrodisiac shapey legs to him..
I smirked when I saw him gulped..
Just like the reaction I’ve expected I thought
“Did you miss me that much, Ronnie that you kept asking question from me?” I said giggling a little while I lay my drink on the table
but to my surprise, he leaned closer to me and said ..
“What if I did miss you so badly, Diane.. what’cha gonna do bout it?”
“Oh please, Ron!” I said rolling my eyes
“Stop that! For sure magagalit si Rachelle when she hears that from you”
“Whaa—how’d you know?” He said while he withdrew few distance away from me
I chuckled thinking I’ve hit the bull’s eye
“Of course, I know! I’m Diane..” I said while momentarily raised my right brow and shove another martini on my throat
I saw Ron eyes landed on my left hand and took noticed a diamond ring on my finger
“Wow! I never thought you’ll be tied down at that early age,Diane.. I thought you said you wont tie the knots yet ‘til you’re 32”
“Im not married..” I said while I chuckled bitterly with the thought
I took another sip on my Martini, finally shoving it straight.. leaving it empty
“I don’t think I’ll ever be one”
“Woah, someone’s a little tipsy huh?” He remarked
“Who’s tipsy?! I’m *hik* not tipsy *hik*.. remember? I used to beat *hik* you on drinking contest *hik* before!!” I said trying to stand up on my own feet but ending up stumbling upon a strong arms wrapped around to support my weight
I looked up and saw that raven pools gazing on me.. I smiled recognizing it was ….
“Alex!!” I turned around and locked him in a really tight embrace
“Dude, you know this woman?” Ron asked Alex pertaining to me
“Yeah..” Alex softly answered while he stole small glances on me before looking back at Ron
“We’re neighbors before” I said as I giggled just like a drunk girl I was at that very moment
“Oh great.. Just in time…Rach’s sister just texted me that my wife’s gonna give birth tonight.. I really have to go—take care of Diane, dude!!” He said patting Alex’s shoulder before making his away to the crowd
I smiled at Alex who was staring at me for awhile now
“You had enough for the night, Diane”
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Alex was dragging me all the way to the parking lot.. he was definitely furious but I don’t know why.. he just grabbed me by the wrist then pulled me out of the bar
I frown
“Whats your prob, Alex? I was having fun!!” I whined
“What’s my problem?” He said furiously and turned around to glare at me
“No, Diane. What’s YOUR problem!! Kababalik mo pa lang sa pinas pero bar agad inatupag mo!”
I chuckled sarcastically and rolled my eyes
“Why do you care so much, Alex? Its none of your business!!!”
I started walking away from him when he madly pulled me by the wrist and said
“Do you really want to know why, Diane? Do you really want to know?!!? Because this—“ he pointed his chest
“is still madly beating for you!!”
“What?! That’s ridiculous!! We can’t, Alex!! May anak na ako.. im engaged!!”
“But that doesn’t give me enough reason to stop loving you. Kahit na may mahal ka ng iba, I still love you, Diane.. kahit nung noon pa” He said while his eyes became soft as he laid it on me
“Alex…” I warned
“Ang sakit sakit lang isipin na nawalan ako, pero in the first place hindi naman naging tayo”
“Im sorry..”
“Don’t be.. you know what? Forget what I said.. let me just take you home for tonight” He said grabbing my hand ang led me to his car where he pressed the alarm and opened the door for me
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“Alex? Panget ba ako?” I blurted out from nowhere which made Alex laugh while holding the wheel of the car
“Hindi.. and you know it for your self” He said keeping an eye on the road
“Bakit ganon, Alex? Ang fiancé ko..” I trailed off, biting my lower lip for me to stay firm and not break into tears
“nakakaya niyang i-cancel ang sarili naming wedding para lang sa business.. ganon ba ako kapanget sa paningin ni Tyler?”
“Diane, It doesn’t mean when he cancels it.. it makes you less pretty as a person”
“It didn’t happen once, Alex.. He postpone it a year and a half ago too, saying it would be best if I’ll give birth to Scarloe first before the wedding.." I said while i glanced outside the car's window.. imagining what would Tyler be doing at this time
"but look at it now! 1 year old na lang ang anak namen.. pero ‘di pa kame kasal” I whined while I bit my lower lip just like I always do when holding my self to cry
“Shh.. its okay” He softly said while patting my head
“You know, Alex.. siguro pag hindi ako engaged, if I didn’t went into a silly cruise and met Tyler.. maybe.. maybe we could have been beyond friends.. maybe matututunan din kitang mahalin maybe---“
He gave me a long deep chuckle before saying
“Diane, its all done in the past.. if you did the other way ‘round.. maybe, hindi ka mag ma-migrate sa U.S.. you wouldn’t meet Justin Timberlake in person..”
“I remember you used to be crazy about him before.. nagiisip ka pa nga ng mga names ng magiging anak niyo eh, and you would attach his surname to your name and scribble it all at the back of your notes over and over again while drawing hearts all around it” He added obviously amused while recalling the past on his head
AHH.. that nostalgic silly memories during high school I thought which made me smile a little. That time, I was just a silly naïve 12 year-old girl who claims a celebrity as her husband without him knowing that I even exist..
it was funny how I paste those posters of his around my room.. and even in my bathroom.. back then, life was less complicated.. I miss those times where I would fall asleep on the couch and I would magically wake up the next morning on my bed.
How I miss those times
“and to add it all, if you didn’t meet that bastard, you wouldn’t have a cute little freckled-faced baby with you.. you wouldn’t see how she smiles at you.. you wouldn’t see how adorable she is when asleep.. you wouldn’t have Scarloe with you.. and you wouldn’t want that right?”
Just thinking about losing my baby is unbearable.. Scarloe.. the only thing that I have left aside from my dignity and pride.. I thought
“Alam mo.. with all those things you just said, I would think you’re older than I do..” I said and lightly punched his arm
BINABASA MO ANG
The Runaway Bride
RomancePerfect ---- The understatement of Diane's life. Former playgirl Diane Bustamante felt happy on her upcoming wedding. Finally, She was ready to tie the knots with Tyler and was content on settling down once and for all. But WAIT!! -- CANCELED...
