Whisper of the Heart (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER XIX

And while they both knew what the other felt, they didn't rush into things. Instead, Edward and Maymay just take time knowing each other deeper, for they both knew that love is based not on what you see, and not only on what you feel.

Love is based on what you know.

But the more they are together, the more Maymay realizes that it is not going to be easy. One thing is their gap in society. Second is Maymay's anxiety. Movies always portray love stories just like theirs, and Maymay thought it would be as easy as the movie portrays, but no. It never was. It never is.

Maymay stares at herself in the mirror. It is the first time she ever looked at herself this way. And it is the first time she is 'seeing' herself, and not liking what she is seeing.

She's not as skinny as she used to be. Edward said she had gained weight. There is color in her cheeks now. And there is glow in her rounded eyes. Amy says she has a perfect facial shape, a heartshape that is, wide in her cheekbones that narrows perfectly down to her chin. Even if her pert nose isn't pointed at all, she could pass as a model. That was what Amy says. And she's her bestfriend.

You always believe your bestfriend, but not when she says you could pass as a model.

Edward, since that night of confession, make it sure to always give her a ride home when its too late for her to commute, and as long as his hectic schedule would allow. So her heart never failed to melt, when walking out of their building, she would see him outside, waiting for her. And then he would give her a smile every girl would go crazy over. The kind of smile Maymay would fall for over and over again.

But on the other hand, she's never been so insecure hearing other people say, "hindi sila bagay," saying "she's not beautiful enough".

That last thought made her look at herself sadly. She couldn't help it. It's there. And it's a fact. And aside from that, is the fact that they are living in a different world. Different lives. They have too many extreme differences that it simply just can't be ignored. How will she ever measure up to Edward? She's lacking in almost everything. She shakes her head.

Enough of your negativities, Marydale. She said to herself.

She squared her shoulders and smiled at her reflection.

Tonight, she's wearing a floral dress, Amy paid the trouble of finding her one, one suitable for a date. It is not her first time wearing a dress, but it is her very first time wearing a dress for a date. Her very first date. Her long black hair laid back. She put on a little make up. This is not what she's used to wearing. Maybe in time, she'll get the hang of it.

Maybe.

Edward is waiting downstairs. If Maymay had to choose, she would prefer drinking coffee with Edward in this very house, while sitting on the window pane. Laughing all they want, without worrying about being prim and proper in a fancy restaurant. But she's Maymay, and he is Edward.

Maybe next time.

Anyway, she would surely love their date. Anywhere with Edward would be great. She's just worried about her looks.

Edward stands upon seeing her. He is very handsome himself, as he always is. His eyes brighten up at the sight of her.

"You're very pretty, Maymay. "

She caught her breath as he said that. Just like that, all her insecurities vanished away, at least for that certain moment. And at that very moment, Edward is all she sees. And she thought, that is all she needs.

Inah and Jeff look at her teasingly. You know, with eyes rolling around.

Maymay closed her hand into a fist and motioned at the two. They all laughed together.