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"Maya,napirmahan ko na lahat ng papeles na pinapirmahan mo sa akin,kunin mo na lang sa table ko pagkatapos ng meeting ko"

"Yes,Ma'am" , they're on their way on her meeting to their new client. She have to give her biggest shot this time. Balita niya pinag-aagawan ang kliyenteng ito at napakahirap magpa-appoint na meeting sa kanya. The young businessman , Mr.Cervantes , is a big fish. This is her chance to take their company to another level. To expand it worldwide and to finally recognize internationally. She is approaching the VIP corner of the restaurant where their table is reserved. She smiles every time she sees familiar faces. She shakes her hands away to ease her nervousness.

If you're afraid to take a risk. You might lose this beautiful opportunity

She reminded herself. She took a deep breath before calling his attention.

"Ahm,Mr.Cervantes? You're a bit early"

The man in black suit , pause from sipping his coffee then slowly turned to her. She freeze for a while upon seeing that familiar black piercing eyes. And after a very long time. She is mesmerize again. He stood up , pulled her on her waist and gave her a kiss on her left cheek.

"Hi Justine. How are you?Long time no see" , he smiled.

She remembered how confident that smile was. Her heart melts again. The feeling is very familiar. And she felt this only in one man. He's unique. He's special.

"Ok ka lang?Upo ka" , he continued. He missed her. He knew she would be surprised. He knew she woud be speechless. He knew every single detail of her. He knew how childish she can get. He knew her for a very long time. What he didn't know is that familiar feeling to come back because upon seeing her tonight with that black fitted dress he's still amazed on how elegantly beautiful she could get. She's magic. She's unbelievable.

"Mr.Cervantes"

"Cut the formality Justine , parang wala tayong pinagsamahan" , his voice shakes. He thought he was healed. But it's still hurts.

"I , dont..." , she's speechless. She couldn't believe this is happening.

Is this really happening?

"Ako 'to. Bernard Cervantes!"

She didn't answer. She's suprised. She didn't expect this. She's not ready.

"Bernie the Nerdy" , he continued then pulled out a thick eyeglasses and wear it.

You're not Mr.Cervantes. You're not Bernie the Nerdy. You are my

"Barney"

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"Waaaaaaah ! Barneeeeey !! Ang ganda nito !" , she exclaimed after she recieved a simple gift from him.

"Para sa akin 'to?"

"Oo"

"Talagaaaaaa? Thank youuuuu!!" , she pinch her very own barney stuff toy.

"Binilhan na kita ng sarili mong Barney para tigilan mo na ang pagtawag sa akin ng Barney" , he answered then sat down right beside her.

"Sorry ka na lang , dahil tatawagin pa rin kitang Barney !"

"O sige , balik mo na sa akin yan"

"Ngek! Ayaw ko nga"

He laughed at her.
"Bata"

"Barney!"

He took a deep sigh.
Is he sure ?
Yes.
He look at her and saw her eating fishball carelessly.
She is his beautiful opportunity.
Yes. He is sure.

"Justine"

"Hmmmm?"

"Naniniwala ka ba na pwedeng umibig ang tao kahit sandali niya lang itong nakikilala"

"Hindi ko alam. Pero pwede."

"Kasi..." , he paused. Trying very hard to continue.

Huwag na lang kaya niyang ituloy?
No. He will take a risk.

"Pakiramdam ko kasi .. Ano eh , tingin ko. Hindi sigurado ako." , pwede na niya bang suntukin ang sarili niya?

"Ano?" , she look at him. She smiled. His heart pounds faster. He smiled back.

"Justine , inlove ako" , narinig niya ang pag-ubo nito. Agad niya itong inabutan ng palamig.

"Okay ka lang ba? Nabilaukan ka ata?"

"Nabigla lang ako. Talaga inlove ka? Ang barney ko , binata na!" , she proudly exclaimed.

"Teka,kanino ka inlove?" , she asked.

He took a deep breath before answering :
"Sayo"