Forcedly Yours [Completed]

Chapter 35

The greenhouse and my new garden were both done five days after.

Sa sobrang excitement ko ay hindi na ako nag-aksaya ng oras at agad na nilipat ang ibang gulay sa bagong plant bed. Kumbaga, puro bulaklak nalang ang maiiwan sa garden sa mismong bahay namin.

Nagsabi si Leyton na kukuha siya ng gardener para tulungan ako na tinanggihan ko pa 'nong una pero agad ding sinang-ayunan nang magpumilit siya.

"I don't want to you to be too exhausted when I get home, wife."

Matatag na sabi niya nang mag-usap kami sa phone.

That's what we've been doing the past five days. Madalas na nagte-text si Leyton sa akin para kumustahin ako. I especially love his random and sweet text messages, sometimes telling me how he wished I was with him but mostly how mu h he miss me and can't wait to go home.

Palagi din kaming nagfe-facetime tuwing gabi dito sa pilipinas at umaga sa New York. Tumatawag siya sa akin umaga at gabi.

"Two more days, baby."

I couldn't help but smile with giddiness when he said it with an intense look on his face last night. Miss na miss ko na rin siya.

Dumating na ang mga tomato, cucumber at iba pang mga buto at seedlings na ilalagay ko naman sa greenhouse kaninang umaga pero hindi ko muna sinimulak kasi mas excited akong umuwi ang asawa ko kesa sa magtanim.

Yup. I love my husband more than my garden. Surprise, surprise.

Kaya ganon nalang ang pagkadismaya ko nang sabihan niya ako ngayong gabi na hindi pa siya makakauwi dahil kelangan niyang dumiretso sa Singapore naman para makipag-meeting sa mga investors.

"Dad can't go and he only trusts me to meet the new investors," he sighed. "Mom and him are enjoying Africa too much," he said in an exasperating tone.

I found it sweet that his parents are enjoying each other so much but I can't help but feel more disappointed that he couldn't come home, yet.

"Okay," matipid na sagot ko. Hindi ko na ako nag-abala na itago ang pagka-dismaya ko.

"Why don't you fly and meet me in Singapore, baby? I'll have your flight arranged and we'll meet in the airport."

Agad na nabuhayan ako sa suhestiyon niya. "Talaga?" Nae-excite na tanong ko.

He chuckled. "Yes, wife," he groaned. "I don't think I can last a day more without seeing you."

My heart clenched. "Me too."

"I'll see you tomorrow, baby. I'll send your flight details, later, okay? Don't pack too much. We'll shop in Singapore. I'm thinking maybe you might want something for yourself."

"Marami naman akong damit dito."

"Your closet is not exactly full. Just let me do this for you, will you?" Dagdag niya nang mapansin na kokontra pa ako.

I gave him a smile and nodded. Natahimik kami ng bahagya at nagkatinginan sa screen ng phone.

"How's your garden coming about?" Tanong niya kalaunan.

Hindi ko napigilang ngumiti ng malapad. "Nalipat na namin ang mga gulay sa bagong garden galing dito sa garden ng bahay. Hindi ko pa nasisumulan ang greenhouse pero may plano na ako kung anong gagawin ko doon," hyped na hyped na sagot ko.

He has a wistful smile on his face as he stared at me through the phone screen.

"I'm glad you like it."

I gave him a shy smile. "I love it, Ley. Thank you so much. It's really the best gift ever."

"Anything for my wife."