ADA (Ang Munting Gaga) COMPLETED

ADA XXXVII

With my huge pregnant belly, I tried to squeeze in a dress. Gab asked me to have a date with him at eto akong si kinikilig na buntis na excited. Nagiging busy na kasi ito sa kumpanya nila kaya minsan nawawalan na ng time na makalabas kaming dalawa.

Excited ako kanina pero nawala ang excitement na iyon ng masuri ko na ang lahat ng damit ko. Wala ng magkasya saakin dahil sa malaki kong tiyan. Namili naman ako dati ng maternity clothes pero lahat ng iyon ay puro pang bahay lang.

"Arghhh!!! Nothing fits me anymore." Wala pa sa kalagitnaan ng tiyan ko yung dress ay hindi na ako makahinga. Tinapon ko nalang yung dress na kaninang sinubukan isuot sa kumpol ng damit sa lapag.

"Don't stress yourself, my love." Bumuntong hininga ako bago lingunin si Gabriel na kakapasok lang sa walk-in closet namin.

"Gab! Wala na akong masuot." Lumapit siya saakin at humalik sa noo ko.

"I prefer you naked, love." Sinamaan ko ito ng tingin bago tinalikuran. Ilang minuto itong hindi nagsalita kaya nilingon ko na ito. Inisa isa niya na pala ang mga damit na kinalat ko kanina. "Okay, okay. How about I help you. This?" Hanggang sa nagtaas na siya ng mga damit at pinakita iyon saakin. Tanging iling lang ang nagawa ko.

Unti unti na akong nabibwisit.

"How about this, my love?"

"Gab! Ayoko niyan! Magmumukha lang akong losyang e. Ayoko ng lumabas!" Lumabas ako sa walk-in closet namin at napatigil sa paglalakad ng mahagip ng mata ko ang ichura ko sa salamin.

Malaki naman talaga ang tiyan mo, dahil mayroon kang anghel sa loob niyan, Adaleine.

Lalakad na sana ako papalapit sa kama pero bigla na akong niyakap ni Gab mula sa likod. His hands were on my belly at hinihimas iyon.

"Let's scratch the idea and spend the night here. I'll just cook. Is that okay with you?"

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Lumabas ako sa sasakyan ni Gab at agad na humawak sa kamay nito. He smiled ng pasadahan ng tingin ang ichura ko.

Wala akong maisuot sa mga damit ko pero meron akong pwedeng maisuot sa damit ni Gab. Ginawa ko nalang tube dress ang isang longsleeve ni Gab. Yung mga nakikita ko sa internet.

The restaurant was stunning when we entered. The lights were dim but a single spot light is on a table for two. There were flower petals and lit candles on the floor. A soft harmony from the band on the small stage. It was lovely.

"My love," tinulungan ako ni Gab na makaupo.

"Gabby, what is this?" Tanong ko ng makaupo na ito sa harap ko. Hindi romantic o showy na tao si Gab kaya kapag may mga pakulo siyang ganito ay sobrang kinikilig talaga ako.

"I want to take my beautiful girlfriend out on a date." He handed me a bouquet of flowers. "For you, honey."

"Thank you, hun."

When we finished eating, sakto na nagplay ang banda ng kanta. I smiled when I heard the song. Sabay rin na naglahad ng kamay si Gabriel sa harapan ko.

"Can I have this dance?" Ngumiti ako bago tanggapin ang kamay nito. I don't know why he is so sweet but I love it.

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

"You look perfect tonight." Sinabayan niya yung kanta which made me look at him. He smiled at mas hinapit ang katawan ko palapit sa kaniya.

Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own

"When I first saw you, you were crying so much. You were even murmuring your ex's name. After some shots and in and out of bars we got along. I saw how you smile at my jokes or at your brother's jokes. When I saw you smile for the first time,  that's when I realized I wanted to make you only smile and laugh. I never thought i'd fall for you this hard. But one thing is for sure. I wanted to make you feel the love you truly deserve.

"Your happiness is also my happiness. Your sadness is also my sadness.  I love you so much, Adaleine Magdayao. Thank you for carrying my child. Thank you for taking care of me and loving me. I promise to be the same Gabriel you've met months ago. The Gabriel who shared drunk stories and crazy conversations with you. The Gabriel who secretly loved you and patiently waited for you to heal.

"Will you make me the happiest man alive by marrying me? Will you be my Mrs. Smith?" He knelt down on one knee and opened a small velvet box.

Natutop ko ang bibig ko. I saw myself months ago in the same situation. Nakita ko nanaman yung sarili ko na natatakot.

I'm scared of marriage.

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Nikie's Note

The song is Perfect by Ed Sheeran.

Sorry natagalan sa updates. Magsisipag na talaga ako. Hehe.

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