Twisted Story of My Life

Chapter Twenty Eight

I told my parents that Calix will visit and help me when I meet up with Zeke to talk things over.

"Mom... Dad, could we let Calix stay in our guest room tomorrow?" I asked as I started eating dinner with them on Friday.

Dad looked at Mom then me and said, "That Calix guy, is he your boyfriend?"

I was shocked with Dad's straightforward question. I half smiled and said, "We like each other, Dad. But we can't be together until things are settled."

He nodded, "Okay. I know he has been a big help to you and we appreciate that he cares for you. Brave man to even help you talk with Zeke."

Mom smiled saying, "That means yes, darling."

I nodded and smiled and continued eating. My siblings were just quiet during the meal; especially Andrea. I have not spoken to her yet; though she made attempts of reconciling with me. She would secretly leave small gifts in my room with a sorry note. Will just deal with her after talking with Zeke. Anyway, seems to me like Calix made a good impression to my parents. I hope things would go well.

I went to my room after dinner. I got my cell phone to send Calix a message. But of course, there is already a message from him.

Calix: Babe, excited to see you tom.

Me: Me too.

Calix: Do you already know what to say to Zeke?

Me: Yes. But I don't know how to face that Kara.

Calix: Me too.

Me: What???

Calix: Uhm... Rest now, babe. Will be there in the morning. Will leave Makati at midnight.

Me: Okay. Take care.

I took a quick shower and then went to bed and fell asleep after saying a little prayer for me and baby.

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I quickly ate breakfast and checked on our guest room. I made sure that it was a comfortable place for Calix to stay at for tonight and probably for tomorrow night still. Well, it smells clean. I hope he does not mind the lavender scent. The blue sheets and matching blue curtains are freshly put. New towels on the rack in the bathroom and a new pair of slippers are also readied. I like it. Hope he would also like it and feel that he is welcome in our family.

I went back to my room to get my vitamins. I saw my cell phone blinking. I got it from my desk.

Calix: Almost there, babe.

My heart started pounding. Just the thought of him being here already excited me. More than the worry of what will happen tomorrow, I really am looking forward to feel Calix's warm embrace. He always makes me feel protected. I managed to reply.

Me: Great. Excited to see you.

Calix: Uhm... I think I am in front of your house now.

I hurriedly went out. I saw a black pick-up parked in front our driveway. I came near and saw Calix's figure. He opened the window and waved at me. I asked our guard to open the gate so that he may come in.

Calix was welcomed by my parents and siblings.

"Good morning," He greeted as I let him in the house.

"Glad to have finally met you," Mom said as she led us to the dining room where breakfast for Calix was served.

"Have breakfast first," Amie chirped.

"Thanks," Calix said as he sat.

"We'll leave you two first. After eating, Alex, show Calix his room," Dad said and they all turned to leave.

Calix was smiling at me. I went beside him and kissed him on the cheek.

"Welcome to Baguio," I said smiling.

He held my hand and kissed it. I smiled and touched his cheek then said, "Eat first. You must be tired and hungry."

"Though I am hungry for other things, I will eat this feast first. Thank you." He said mischievously while getting the plate with garlic rice.

I blushed. This man!

After eating, I led Calix to the guest room. His gym bag was already placed on the couch. As soon as I closed the door, he came near me and hugged me tightly.

"I terribly missed you, babe," He said then he kissed me on the forehead, on both cheeks, on the nose, on the chin, and finally on the lips. A gentle lingering kiss. I hugged him tightly too as I kissed him back. God knows how much I have wanted to hug and kiss him the days that passed.

He took a deep breath when we parted. He looked at me intently and smiled.

"I love you," Calix said.

I blushed. I have heard that a lot of times from him but it stills make my heart skip a beat. And I have not replied to any of that just yet.

He smiled at me then gently pulled me so that I am sitting next to him on the bed.

"Babe, just be yourself tomorrow okay? Don't mind that I am there. Whatever happens tomorrow, please always remember that I love you. Nothing can change the way I feel for you. My heart beats only for you."

"Calix, I love you too," I finally said it. I have tried hard to suppress it. But it feels so right to tell him that now. He has done so much for me. All throughout I felt his sincerity and he has always protected me. I would not know anymore what to do without him. I love him to bits. I love him to the moon and back and I am ready to tell that to the world now. So I started with telling him.

He looked surprised that I said it. He touched my cheeks and came near me. He kissed me. I entwined my hands on his neck and kissed him back. I felt his hands encircle my waist. We held each other and kissed for some time.

"I am one lucky guy," He whispered to my ear then he gasped for air after our long kiss. "I so want to shout that to the world but I might alarm your family," He added grinning like crazy.

Calix and I just stayed home. He insisted that I should just rest and he would come back some other time so that we could go out to stroll. I cooked spaghetti and pork steak for lunch. I also baked some chocolate chip cookies. He was watching me all the time. He would steal kisses and hug me from time to time. I love the way he makes me feel; excited yet protected.

We watched a movie in his room. We were hugging the whole time.

"Babe, I love you. Thank you for saying that you love me too. You just don't know how happy you have made me with those words," He whispered to my ear.

I smiled and held his hand. "Calix, I love you. I have loved you since the time we met but I was too afraid to say it out loud then."

He kissed me on the top of my head and he held me close to him. I could hear his heart beating as loudly as mine. He is wrong. He might think that he is the luckiest guy but in reality I am the luckiest... I am most blessed.

I just could not think how to deal with things without Calix. I pushed him on the bed so that he is lying down now. I then embraced him and kissed him. So he said he was hungry for other things before breakfast, right?