Take Care Of My Heart

Chapter XX

Yeesha's POV

First day of school. Bumabalik na sa school ang mga estudyante namin. They were really excited. I observed them as we have our morning activities. We had flag raising and singing Thailand national song. Napangiti ako,before I'm just listening this song in YouTube.

Pagpasok ko sa opisina ay sinimulan ko na ang mga gagawin ko. Then the door open.
" why are you here,Mrs. Sachharaya--"
No one answered and I checked who came. There,he was standing and smiling at me.
"Good morning," bati nito at lumapit na sa akin. He was wearing his usual attire. He put the laptop bag in the sofa which he previously stayed while he's waiting for me.
"Morning,-" he kissed me in my temple. "Anything wrong?" Tanong ko.
"Nothing, I just want to see you. Where's the ring?"
Speaking of ring,nawala na naman sa isipan ko.
"Where?"
"I'm sorry,maybe I left it in your house." mahina kong sabi. Nagulat ito sa sinabi ko.
"Really? Hindi mo isinangla?"
Natawa ako sa sinabi niya.
"Hindi. I can't do that. Tsaka,gift mo yun sa akin, hindi mo na dapat hanapin yun." Seryoso kong sabi. Umupo ito sa dulo ng table ko.
"Hahanapin ko talaga kasi yun ang engagement ring mo. Look!" Ipinakita nito sa akin ang singsing niya. Nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang sabihin niya sa akin iyon.
"Bakit di mo sinabi?"
"I'm going. You have to pay it if naiwala mo." wika nito. Kinuha nito ang laptop bag at tinungo na ang pintuan.
"Hanapin mo sa kwarto ko "
" oo na. Hahanapin ko na. Tsk.. Ikaw lang yung papakasalan na wala pa ring pakialam."
Natawa ako.
"I love Aran." Nakangiti kong sabi.
"I love Julyenne.". sabot nito. Lumabas na ito.
Nagpatuloy na ako sa ginagawa ko.

Days passed by at weekend na. I was very busy doing so many things in the office. Saturday na at yun ang araw na pupunta ako sa pamamahay ng mga magulang nito.
I prepare my backpack. My personal necessities at ilang pares ng damit ang dala ko.
Tumawag sa akin ang pamilya ko ng mga oras na iyon.
" Julyenne,nababalitaan na namin ang wedding announcement mo. Tutuloy na talaga."
"Pasensya na po."
"Walang problema sa amin pero kay Lola,galit na galit siya.Kailangan daw sa simbahan kayo magpapakasal. Hay naku, Julyenne, I don't know what to say. Si Lola naman kasi."
"Okay,uuwi kami diyan,ate. Yung bahay ko sinimulan na ba ?"
"Oo pero medyo matagal pa."
"Okay,I'll send the money,ate,then pag natapos uuwi na kami diyan."
"Teka,may pahabol pa si Lola,bawal daw uinahin yung ano"
"What?"
"Baka daw mauuna pa, magbibilang daw siya."
Tumawa ako.
"Okay po. Si Lola talaga ..Ako na nga lang ang natitira sa pamilya natin na nag-iisa sa buhay."
"Julyenne,so wala na?"
"Ate,hindi mangyayari yan,ano ka ba,"
"Okay. Mag-ingat ka dyan"
"Bye po."
"Bye."
Habang naghihintay ako kay Aran ay natutulog na lang ako sa silid ko.
Maya-maya lang ay may kumatok na sa pintuan. Mabilis kong pinagbuksan iyon.
"Hi." Bati nito sa akin.
"Hi." He kissed me on the temple. He got my bag and I locked my room. Then we went to his parent's place.
"Aran, I have something to tell you."
"What?"
"Yung Lola ko nagagalit sa akin. Bakit daw dito ako magpapakasal. She said we'll do it in my hometown."
"Sure. By the way,mom said you have an unfinished house doon sa inyo why not I'll help you with it."
Napatingin ako sa kanya.
"I know dream house mo yun. But can I also be part of your dream house?"
I attacked him with a big hug.
"Oh! We'll die if you do that." wika nito. I'm still in his right arm and I'm putting my arms to his waist.
"Can I sleep?"
Tumango ito.
I closed my eyes and I can feel his heartbeat. Marahil kung maririnig ko lang ang puso nito baka marinig ko na isinisigaw nito ang pangalan ko. Ang OA ko.
I can feel he kissed on my forehead then to my temple and to my head. Then I slept.

The moment I opened my eyes which I'm still in the same position, we're already arrived.

Nakatulog na rin pala ito.
"Hey,"gising ko sa kanya. Niyakap lang niya ako. Napangiti ako. Ganito pala ang feeling kong may nagmamahal sayo yung ayaw kang nawala sa paningin niya, pinapasaya ka.
" let's get inside." Wika nito. He got my bag again and we went inside.  Sinalubong kami ng mga magulang niya at si Arin.
"Welcome home,Yeesha." wika ni Arin.
"Thanks"
"Hija,good to see you here." wika ng daddy nito.
"Yeesha,my daughter,I thought you can't make it today."
"I can't. I was excited though the moment you told me."
Dumiretso si Aran sa sofa.
"I'm here,mom dad!"wika nito. Natawa kami lahat.
" Aran is jealous." Wika ni Arin.
Umupo na siya sa sofamg nandon. Sinundan ko ang mommy nito sa kusina.
"Mom, what did you cook?"
" Just barbecue. We'll cook this in the pool."
"Wow."
Tinulungan ko na siya.
Masaya kaming nagkwentuhan habang ginagawa iyon. Tumawa ako ng mango float since they have a lot of mangoes.
"We don't have that in here,it must be very delicious."
"Hmm..yah,it's delicious,mom,you would surely forget your name."
"Oh that is an exaggerated emphasis. I'm looking forward to eating this food."
"Yeah,"
Inilagay ko na sa refrigerator nito ang mango float.
Bandang alas one ay kumain na kami sabay-sabay.
"Julyenne, we'll go to your country this month to ask your hand." wika ng daddy nito.
Ngumiti ako.
"Thanks dad."
" we'll schedule the date then we'll inform you right away."
"Okay dad."
Hinawakan ni Aran ang likuran ko.
"We never see him happy like this before."wika nito.
" She is my happiness. "
Hinalikan niya ako sa noo. I feel shy in front of his family. Nang natapos kaming kumain ay we both went to the pool together.
"Mom,is this good?"
tanong ni Arin.
"Of course honey,"
"I stick on that. I'll go swimming now."
Naliligo na sila. I stayed with his mother.
"Maliligo ka?" tanong nito. Umiling lang ako.
"I'll stay with mom."
"Okay."
Tumalon na ito.

"Did he tell you that he's not my son,Yeesha?" Nilingon ko siya.
"Yes,mom."
"His mother died when he was young. When I came into their life,he was aloof and quiet kid. He doesn't like to talk to me. He never asked help from me. He always talk with his father. He was ten years old that time. I treat him like my own son even though he didn't like. He didn't eat my food. When Arin came and grew up with him,he was very far. When he got sick or not feeling well,he did it by himself. Changing his clothes or combing his hair. He's really independent."
"Wow,"
"He went to school. He never had a lot of friends. I didn't notice that he has someone he like."
"Arin told me that he likes to watch Filipino movies."
"Yeah,that's right. He stayed in his room always when he's at home."
Napangiti ako.
" He will be a very good husband to you honey."
"Thanks mom. "
"But if he's angry,be sure to stay away from him."
"With my suitcase." Tumawa ito.
They are having fun with the water now.
"They are very happy. He doesn't like to swim in public bath. He always swim in here if he likes to do it."
I looked at him. He is now smiling and has a very bright face.
My future will be a little rough but with him I'm sure I will enjoy.
"By the way,mom,I'll go home when the class ends."
"Oh yeah,you should prepare your wedding during that time. Can I come with you?"
"Sure but what about your treatment?"
"Oh yeah,I remember that. It's difficult to be sick,hija. You should take care of your body."
"I'm sure we'll be able to surpass this situation ,mom. Believe in yourself that you can."
"I know,honey. I believe in my prayers and the medicine I take everyday."
Lumapit sa amin si Aran. His flat stomach and his handsome face shines under the sun.
"Mom,someone is drooling now." Natawa ang mommy nito. Umupo ito sa  tabi ko at tuloy nababasa yung damit ko.
"Ano ba,binabasa mo ako." wika ko sa kanya sabay tulak dito.
"Inaaway mo na ba ako?" tanong nito.
"Nababasa kasi ako,tingnan mo ito." I showed him the area. Sumandal ito sa akin. His mom is just smiling at us.
"Arin,call the police ,some people do PDA's here." sigaw ng mommy niya.
Lumingon sa amin ang kapatid nito.
"Mom,there's a jail in second floor,next to my room,let them stay there"
Natatawa ang mommy niya dahil silid iyon ni Aran.
"Crazy."
I throw his towel.
"Maliligo pa ako." mahinang wika nito sabay kain ng barbecue na niluluto ko kanina habang nagkwentuhan kami ng mommy nito.
"Mom,this is delicious." Komento nito.
"Wag mong ubusin" sabi ko.
Nilingon niya ako. Ibinigay niya sa akin ang barbecue niya at sinubuan ako.
"Magbihis ka na."wika ko.
" huli na toh,"Bumalik na ito sa pool at nakikipagkarerahan pa ito sa kapatid.
" he's good at speaking your language,hija."
"Yeah. Excellent,mom"
" I think so too,before he took TOEIC test, he got 900. When he was a high school student,he was rank two. He won Math quiz in Europe when he was Senior high school."
"Wow,"
"He's an alien ,Yeesha."
Natawa kami pareho.
Umalis na ito sa pool at nilapitan kami.
"The water is really good." wika nito. He got the towel and went to the nearest bathroom.
Pagbalik nito ay nakabihis na ito. He gave me the comb.
"Comb my hair,please."
Kinuha ko ang suklay at sinuklay ito.
"Aran,how was the company?" tanong ng daddy nito ng makaahon mula sa pool.
"It's fine dad,no need to worry."
"I'll trust you of course."
"Dad,can I have a branch in Marinduque with my restaurant?"
"Of course! You can"
"Yes!!!I'll start planning now." Masayang wika nito.
"Don't forget you have your own family now."
"No dad,I can take care of it. "
"But you can ask one member of Yeesha's family to run the business while you are here."
"Yah,thanks dad."

Matagal pa kaming naglalagi sa pool then at night we went inside. Nanonood kami ng movie sa entertainment room nito. Sina mom at dad ay nakatulog na.  It is comedy. Kaya ang ingay naming tatlo.
"Crazy man." wika ni Aran. Natapos ang movie ay nagrereklamo pa ito.