Air Ball

XII: Homecourt Advantage

JILL

From: Jeric Teng

i'm on my way. see you in a bit, babe. :)

To: Jeric Teng

I kissed you once "babe" na agad tawag mo sakin. You're pushing your luck. Haha Drive safely, Tiger boyfie. :)

After Jeric and I made up, he stayed for a while before going home to freshen up. Honestly, he needed to sleep for an hour or two.

It took me half an hour before finally deciding on an outfit that looked presentable and comfortable. I chose to wear a sleeveless white sheer top with silver beads on the neckline and paired it with an ocean blue skirt with white patterns and silver ankle-strapped flats. Even my hair was cooperating with me today. Applying a bit of mousse, I scrunched parts of my hair to retain the waves. My look was completed with a bit of eyeliner and light pink lipstick.

The doorbell rang just as I finished putting on perfume. Grabbing my cream cardigan and black bag, I opened the door to reveal a dashing Jeric. Wearing jeans, boat shoes, and a black polo that defined his muscles, he looked so gwapo.

"Wow." He greeted.

"Wow to you too." I greeted back.

"Flowers for my beautiful girlfriend" He said while handing out a bouquet of stargazers.

"You really are pushing your luck. Where's the "'favorite'?" I teased.

"Alam mo na yun." He said boyishly.

"Thank you, sweet Tiger boyfie." I gave him a smile and put the flowers on the living room table.

After making sure that the unit was locked, he took my hand as we walked down the hallway.

"You look very beautiful tonight, Jill." Jeric said when we got to the elevator.

"Ang gwapo mo kasi e kaya I had to prepare." I joked.

"Sabi na e, lakas na ng tama mo sakin." He said with confidence.

"Oo e. Sa sobrang lakas gusto kitang tamaan for real." I replied.

"Ang violent naman!" He commented.

"Yabang mo kasi e." We both laughed.

"Are you nervous?" He asked while drawing circles on my with this thumb.

"Of course I am." I said truthfully.

"Don't be. My mom is excited to meet you. Siya nga nagluto ng dinner tonight e. Pag special occassions lang siya nagluluto." He explained.

"Parang lalo tuloy akong nappressure sa sinabi mo." I said to him which made him chuckle. He must have thought I was kidding.

The drive was full of stories since it's been a while since we last saw each other. He shared about his and Jeron's trip to Pangasinan where they shot their new commercial. I laughed so hard at the part where they got lost and realized that they were in Tarlac already. What is it with men not asking for directions?

"We're here." Jeric announced. I took deep breath and smiled at him.

"You're going to be okay." He assured and planted a kiss on my forehead before climbing down the car.

"Hello, Jeric. Hello, hija. Welcome to our home." Mrs. Teng greeted by the front door.

"Hi, ma." Jeric greeted his mother.