Nag mamadali na ako because I was 30 damn minutes late to the reunion ng awvt.
Sobrang stressful sa firm ni dad. Kaya nga ako nalate eh.
After playing for pro ng 3 years? I stopped. Thought it was time na to focus sa business. I handled some of my parents business. The construction firm was kinda hard at first because nagsimula ako sa umpisa until dad gave me a higher position.
It's been 5 years. Everything is better now.
After the FIBA world cup he was offered to play again sa ibang team on another tournament. Last I heard bumalik na siya sa Gilas to play for the country. Hindi na tapos ako nakisagap ng news about him. I believe umuwi na din siya a couple of times pero hindi na din ako nag dare to cross paths with him. He was still up there. Living the life that he deserved.
Like what we promised. Focus muna sa sarili. And no, hindi pa kami nagkita. Well, at least he has not seen me. I watched his games a couple of times and I realized, he belonged there. I got busy with playing and handling the business. Hindi ko na nga din na pansin na ilang taon na din ang dumaan.
Dani would mention his brother a few times. Hindi maiiwasan syempre but I don't know why pero hindi na din nila pinaguusapan masyado. It's like an unsaid rule not to. It was better off like that. It made me miss him a little less.
Right? no. Of course not. I miss him all the time. He played such a huge part in my everyday.
"I am late!!"
My phone rang. It was Maddie calling.
"Where the fuck are you?"
"Im on my way. Traffic and kakatapos lang ng meeting" pagrarason ko which is true naman pero mas natagalan ako sa pag aayos sa sarili. It's hard to be a woman ha.
I was wearing a white halter top bodycon dress just below my knee and black heels. Ako na din nag make up sa sarili ko and decided na iwan ng nakalugay ang hair ko.
Ang dami ng nag text sakin asking me where I was. Sobrang excited naman! It's not like we don't see each other every week.
Pag pasok ko sa venue nagulat ako when they were wearing matchy Ateneo polo shirts and pants.
"Oh my god" pwede pang umatras. I'm wearing a dress!!! why am I the only one wearing a dress? Did I not read kat's message right? I checked my phone to see our conversation and she did say to wear something formal!
Nasa may entrance palang ako kaya pwede pa umatras. When I was about to turned my back someone called me.
"Oh, Ms. Bea de Leon. Welcome" tawag sakin ni Coach O who was giving a speech in front.
I slowly looked at him. They all didn't seem to mind my outfit naman. I awkwardly laughed and walked towards kat who had a vacant seat beside her.
"You told me to wear something formal kitty!!"
"I know" she answered and laughed.
They were all looking at me. I mean why wouldn't they? I was wearing a dress!
"Since may nahuli tayong bisita why don't we ask her for a short message?" nanlaki mata ko at what coach O said.
Nagtawanan sila.
I signed 'ayoko' But he insisted. Nahiya ako slight!!
"Uhm.. hi!" nahihiya kong sabi pero natatawa na sila "first of all sorry for my grand entrance but that was on purpose naman... kidding! Kat gave me some wrong information. I have to thank her for that" tawanan ulit sila "uh- what" I scratched my arm "ano sasabihin ko" bulong ko kay coach O. My mic was not far from me kaya narinig sa speaker which made them laugh even more.
I was thinking of something to say nung may nag salita.
"Ako. May sasabihin ako"
Napatingin ako sa nagsalita. Adjusting from the light that was on me nilipat iyon sa lalaking nakatayo sa gitna.
"What is happening... what is he doing here... mahihimatay yata ako coach" mahina kong bulong sa sarili ko pero rinig na rinig sa mic. They all laughed including him.
I just stared at him.
"Im home" malakas niya sabi.
"Sure na yan?" Nakuha ko pang magbiro. He shook his head and laughed.
"I thought you'd answer yes" he playfully said.
"Huh? Yes saan?" kunware di ko alam. naglakad pa siya palapit sakin.
"A woman once told me to chase my dreams. To discover the best version of myself in the process. You know what? I think she doesn't know this but she is my dream. Everything else was only part of the journey that led me back to her. I wanted her to know that wherever life takes me, it would always lead me back to where I should be.
Home.
Kaya I hope she would do me the honor of saying yes to marrying me..."
Everyone gasped. Some were taking videos.
I just stared at thirdy.
"Isabel Beatriz de Leon, will you let me reach my dream?" he asked kneeling down and showing me the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen.
They all shouted yes.
I looked him in the eyes. Who would've thought that the man I'd soon call my husband was the guy I kept saying was my best friend. I may have realized it a little late than he did but I'm glad I got there. I wish he could read my mind so he would know all the words that I found so hard to say.
I nodded lost for words.
"yes..." I said with the voice I had left.
He put slid on my finger and hugged me tightly.
It still felt surreal today.
BINABASA MO ANG
Most Valuable P..... (Edited)
FanfictionA best friend. Thirdy Ravena was only a best friend to Bea de Leon. At least that's what she kept telling everyone. It's not until she reads this thread her fans made about them. Confused? Why is she confused?
