Sinamahan niya si Abby sa mga kailangan nitong puntahan, they went to the caterers, the priest, the couteur, the florist and lastly, the venue.
Abby said that the place was very memorable to her parents, and it is indeed. Nagsisimula ng magayos ang mga in charge sa venue, the walk path is being cleared and the chairs are being placed, may mga tao din sa puno na nagkakabit ng fairy lights.
The reception will also happen there.
"Beautiful, isnt it?" Nagulat siya ng magsalita si Matt sa tabi niya. She thought the tingling feeling was due to the romance of the place.
"Yah, para tayong nasa paraiso. Im sure magugustuhan ni Tita Cora ang mga ginawa niyo."
"Si Dad ang nakaisip nito, we just helped."
"And it is wonderful,"
"Do you want to have dinner?"
"Sasamahan ko pa si Abby pabalik sa cafe, iche check niya daw yun cake."
"Im sure she'll let you off,"
"Magpapaalam lang ako."
"Ill be here."
Hinanap niya si Abby at nakita niya naman itong may kausap, "Mina, this is Arch. Ethan Montero, he is the mind behind the whole place. Ethan, Mina Lilies."
"Ang ganda ng ginawa niyo."
"Tito is really specific, we just did what he said."
"Modest. Ethan is really great at what he does."
"Im sure." Sangayon niya.
Nang magpaalam si Ethan ay nagsabi na siya kay Abby. "Really? Kayong dalawa lang? Hindi ako invited."
"You can come, of course."
"Tigilan mo ko Mina, kung hindi ko pa alam kinikilig ka dyan."
"Shut up."
"Sige, kayong dalawa nalang. Lets call it a day as well, didiretso na ko sa shop and Ill have my beauty rest."
"Ill see you tomorrow."
"Sure."
Nang bumalik siya kay Matt ay nakatayo lang ito doon. Kinawayan nito si Abby bago sila tuluyang umalis.
Hindi naman nila kailangang magpunta sa malayo. Hindi din naman kasi pahuhuli ang Fe Juana pagdating sa komersyo bilang daanan ito papasok ng probinsya.
Dinala siya ni Matt sa restaurant sa tabi ng lawa. Institusyon na ang 'Manays' sa Fe Juana at ilang beses na din siyang nakakain don. Pero iba ngayon dahil si Matt ang kasama niya.
"Grabe, tataba talaga ako dito." Sabi niya habang nilalantakan ang hipon at alimasag.
"I dont mind, kumain ka pa."
"Kagabi pa ko busog, its been awhile since I binge like this.. Gym buff kasi si Luke, he likes eating healthy and healthy tends to be less than what I would normally eat."
"This guy, saan mo siya nakilala?"
"Luke? I met him through a mutual friend."
"And youre living together?"
"Well, loosely, as I said we keep our own places." Medyo hindi siya komportableng pagusapan ang relasyon nila ni Luke, lalo na at si Matt ang kausap niya. "Enough about me, tell me about you."
"What do you want to know?"
"Well, how about the woman your dating?"
"Im not dating anyone. Im actually waiting for someone."
"Talaga?"
"Why so surprise?"
"Well, you seemed to be the type of guy na kukunin ang gusto mo when you want it."
"Im not sure she is ready."
"Well, your not ready until youre ready."
"Touche." Bumuntong hininga ito ng pagkalalim lalim. She envy the girl he is referring to, Matt is really sweet for waiting at the right moment. She wonder who is it. May mga kilala siya sa mga naging girlfriend nito, but she also know that he dates a few socialite as well.
Hindi na siya gaanong nagtanong pa. They talked about their work and their lives, and she feels like he is genuinely interested to know. Luke had always been-- too preoccupied with his job-- they rarely talk about the little stuff.
Nang makauwi sa bahay nito ay hindi din agad sila naghiwalay. They sat on his garden with a six pack.
Hindi niya din alam kung paanong nangyari, but before the clock strikes twelve, Matt is kissing her.. and it was glorious.
