Can't Help Falling In Love

Kabanata 58

           

Kabanata 58
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Today is the day of the turnover and Kevin's birthday...

Last night, we fell asleep just holding each other. Never have I ever thought that being with the one that you love can give you such content and happiness. Last night, Kevin made me realized that many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.

Kevin is my small happiness that most people would take for granted. Even I took him for granted...

Pagkagising ko ay wala na bakante na ang kabilang dako ng kama. Damn, I didn't even get the chance to greet him first thing in the morning! Hinanap ko ang aking cellphone sa bedside table pero isang sticky-note ang nakita ko doon na nakadikit sa screen.

Needed in the office. I'll see you later, my love.

Hindi ko mapigilan ang pag-ngiti nang dahil doon sa maliit na bagay na iyon. Kinuha ko ang aking cellphone at tinawagan si Kevin. Dalawang ring pa lamang ay nasagot na niya.

"Hey." He said, I could tell from the sound of his voice that he is smiling. "Hi... Hindi mo ako ginising nang umalis ka. I didn't even get the chance to greet you..."

"Kate, its okay... Makita lang kita first thing in the morning, it already made my day." Nakarinig ako ng impit na tawanan sa background dahil doon. Kumunot ang noo ko. "Sino yon? Was that Hank? Where are you?"

Narinig kong may minura si Kevin bago siya tumawa. "Sorry about that, some asshole is eavesdropping on me and yeah I'm with Hank. Nasa office kami..." Natawa ako ng marinig kong tumatawa si Hank sa background at kinakantyawan si Kevin.

"Anyway, I just wanted to greet you happy birthday." Nakangiti kong sabi. "I love you. Magbibihis na rin ako para makapasok sa office..."

"Okay. I love you, more... I cooked some breakfast, kumain ka muna bago ka umalis."

"Yes, boss." Muli kong ipinatong ang aking cellphone sa bedside table bago tumayo at magpunta sa bathroom. Pagkapasok ko sa loob ay sinilip ko ang aking repleksyon sa salamin. I look different. I look like a light bulb! I am a glowing person!

Medyo late akong nagising kaya nagmadali ako sa pagaayos para makaalis na ako ng bahay. Pagkalabas ko ng aking kwarto ay nagulat akong naroon si Tita Claudia. Nahinto tuloy ako sa pagmamadali...

"Kate, hija!" Ani Tita Claudia at nilapitan ako saka niyakap. "Good morning!"

"Uhm... Good morning din po." Naguguluhan kong tanong. "Uh, bakit po kayo narito? May problema po ba, tita?" I asked awkwardly. Because this is awkward... To see her so early in the morning.

"Why are you dressed so early? Oh, papasok ka pa ba sa office?" Tanong niya. "I called Kevin I said you won't be in the office, kanina. I thought he told you..."

"Maybe he was calling me, tita... I was getting ready so I must've not heard his calls." Lumaki ang ngisi ni Tita Claudia at ikinawit ang braso niya sa akin. "Oh, quit calling me tita! You should be calling me mommy from now on! Kevin told me this morning..."

I smiled awkwardly. Mama's boy talaga ang isang yon... "Darling, go change into something comfortable... A dress, perhaps. We're going shopping."

"Po?" Gulat kong tanong. Shopping? At 8 in the morning? "Yes, dear... You're engagement party is tonight..."

What the hell is going on? Did something happen while I was sleeping? Bakit pakiramdam ko ay ang daming pagpaplano na nangyari habang natutulog ako? This is creeping me out a little. "Kate, go..." Nakangisi si Tita Claudia habang marahan akong tinutulak pabalik ng aking kwarto.