Diary of an Introvert

43: Beer and Kisses

Ang bilis ng panahon. Katatapos lang ng 1st semester sa masters namin at sa wakas natapos na rin ang Research class. Hay, nag-flashback lahat ng araw na hindi ako nakatulog ng maayos at mga kakaunting oras na naibibigay ko kay Calvin.

I really felt sorry for him. How can he be this patient with me? He's the one adjusting and I don't want to think that he'll get tired of me getting busy all the time.

It's his birthday tomorrow and I told mama and tita Maribel that I'll surprise him.

Tita said, mahilig daw siya sa sweets so I studied how to make chocolate cake. With the help of internet, I got to learn how to bake and even design my work. I covered the base with moist choco, added some almond flakes and strawberries I bought from the garden cafe.

I placed it in the fridge and went in my room to write him a letter.

Before I went to bed I texted him. And it seems that he got busy with work so he'll be staying at home for his birthday. Which... I guess it okay with me.

The next day, I pressed the doorbell of his appartment.

As it opened, I saw a cool guy wearing glasses with just his shirt and sweatpants.

Shet. Para siyang isang manga character.

"Hi. Nandito ba si Calvin?" sabi ko ng nakangisi. This guy is my boyfriend— his other side.

"Hay. Nang-iinis ka ba?"

"Ha? Hindi noh! Ahm... I'm here to surprise you? Happy birthday!"

"Is this okay with you? Sorry hindi ako makakalabas. Marami kasi akong hinahabol na deadlines eh." He said while leading me inside his room.

"It's okay, Cal. Mas mabuti nga ito dahil makakatipid tayo. Hehe...by the way, gumawa ako ng cake for you. Ilalagay ko nalang sa ref ha?"

"Okay." He said and went back to his work while I went to the kitchen.

"Calvin. Kumain ka na ba?"

"Ah— hindi pa. Hehe... ngayon ko lang naalala na hindi rin pala ako naghapunan kagabi."

"Ha? May plano kang magpagutom?" I sounded mad. Was he this busy na hindi na siya nakakakain ng maayos?!

"I'm sorry, Cee. Let me finish my work then we'll go out and eat. Okay?"

"Hm, I guess it's better if you let me borrow your kitchen then I'll cook for you. Just make sure na tapos ka na sa trabaho mo by the time I'm done cooking."

He smiled. "Okay po maam."

I checked the things in the fridge and I found drumsticks chicken and few veggies. Specifically, repolyo at carrots.

After thinking for few minutes, I decided to just make an easy dish. Fried chicken with coleslaw salad on the side.

While working on the last dish, the coleslaw) I felt the arms of Calvin wrapping around my waist. He then rested his chin on my shoulder.

"Why so focused, chibs? Kanina pa kita tinatawag pero parang seryoso ko talaga sa niluluto mo ah. Ano yan?"

"Hm? Sorry, ganito lang siguro ako kapag nagluluto. Hehe... I just made a simple one. Friend chicken, coleslaw salad at young natirang kanin sa ref ginawa ko ng fried rice dahil okay pa naman. Sayang lang kung magsasaing ako ng bago diba?"

"Tama ka diyan."

"Teka, hindi ka naman siguro allergic sa mga niluto ko noh? Are you okay with these?"