My Last Mr. J | #Wattys2017

Chapter 8 - The Big Surprise

They arrived in the parking lot of the fine dining restaurant sa Ortigas where Josh made his reservation. Maya-maya ay lumapit na ang parking guard para i-direct si Josh sa kanyang reserved parking. Pagkatapos nyang mai-park ng maayos ang kotse ay dali-dali syang bumaba para buksan ang door sa side ni Jelly. He gave her his hand para alalayan ito while going out of the car. Jelly felt so flattered kung paano sya titigan nito sa kanyang mga mata. She felt so pretty tuloy because of the way he's treating her, sa pag-alis pa lang sa bahay kanina hanggang sa oras na iyon. Para syang prinsesa sa piling ng napaka-gwapo at maginoong prinsipe... "Waaaah! Wag sana akong himatayin mamaya sa sobrang kilig. Sobrang nakakahiya pag nangyari yun." Bulong nya sa sarili.

"Let's get inside". Josh said smilingly.

Jelly just nodded shyly.

Then they walked to the door and someone opened it for them. "Good evening Sir, Good evening, Ma'am.." The restaurant host said.

"Reservation for Joshua del Rosario." Josh said politely.

"Okay, this way Sir.." The guy said.

As they are walking to Josh's reserved table, Jelly let her eyes inspect the place a bit. She saw the elegance and sophistication of the ambiance. The restaurant's wall paint  has a combination of white and espresso brown and everything really matches. From the paintings to the bar, to the tables and chairs, to the chandeliers and other decors... Everything really looks fabulous and soothing to the eyes.. Actually, Jelly has been here to this restaurant for a family dinner. This is one of her favorite restaurant since ilan lang sa buong Metro Manila ang restaurant na merong  jelly bean flavored ice cream like this one. But Jelly finds this place is more beautiful tonight. Eh kase siguro wala syang time mag-observe noon. Or siguro sobra lang syang happy ngayon at lahat talaga ng bagay sa paningin nya ay sobrang ganda. 

Then they went to the part of the restaurant which Jelly thinks is the most private table in that place. It has privacy screen which made the spot more exclusive. Medyo malayo din ng konti dun sa ibang mga patrons that she thinks, most of them are also in a date. Hindi masyadong madami ang tao ng gabing iyon compare nung last time na mag-family dinner sila dito. Jelly thinks he actually tried to find a day na walang masyadong tao para mas romantic. Weeeee! Kilig na naman sya inside! Medyo nawawala na nga kaba nya pero dahil sa naisip nya ay bumabalik na naman.. "Jelly Joy Joaquin, tumigil ka! Chillax ka lang kase baka mahalata ka na ni Josh." Saway ni Jelly sa sarili

Then he pulled the first chair out. "Jelly..." He nodded trying to tell Jelly to have a sit.

Then Jelly replied, "Thanks." She smiled while sitting on the chair.

Then sumunod na ring umupo si Josh.

"So how do you feel? Do you think comfortable ka ba dito sa place na napili ko?" Josh asked.

"O-of course, of course I am.." Jelly answered hesitantly. Parang ang hirap talaga laging magsalita para sa kanya. Kanina pa sya napakatipid sumagot. Siguro nagtataka na si Josh sa kanya kase sa school naman e alam nitong talkative din sya paminsan-minsan. 

"So I guess, we can order now, right?" Josh asked for her approval.

"Sure, it's up to you." Jelly said while thinking... "Siguro nga mas mabuti na kumain muna kami bago sya may sabihin sa kin, kse baka pag mamaya pa e hindi ko na makuhang kumain pa. Waahh! Pero kahit before or after yata e di talaga ako makakakain ng maayos. Pero sobrang gutom na ako kse di ako masyadong maka-eat ng food mula pa kahapon dahil sa sobrang kaba at excitement." Nasa isip ni Jelly nang mga oras na iyon.

"Okay, as you wish.." Then they grabbed the menu that's already on their table. Jelly actually doesn't need to look at it since she has some favorite foods there already. But she still looked for the sake of looking at it.