Lascivious: Terrence Calleja (COMPLETE)

Chapter Seventy Nine

PAGDATING namin sa kwarto ni mommy, agad namin siyang binati. As expected, she was surprise to see us. Habang nag-uusap kami, medyo nawala na yung kaba ni Terrence at nakikipagbiruan na nga kay mommy.

I'm happy to see them but at the same time, bumabalik na naman yung worries ko. Mom looks better than the last time I saw her pero bakas pa rin sa pagsasalita at sa paggalaw niya na nanghihina siya. Parang mas mabilis na din siyang mapagod ngayon kahit ba nagsasalita lang siya.

"I know you are both busy so I'm really surprise to see you here." anang si mommy saka tumingin sa akin. "You should have at least called your brother."

Hinawakan ko ang kamay ni mommy saka ngumiti. "I planned to surprised you and I guess it worked." wika ko. "And actually, we still have another surprise for you." bumaling ako kay Terrence.

Kumunot ang noo ni mommy. "What surprise? Don't tell me you're pregnant?" pagbibiro niyang wika.

Mahina akong tumawa. "Well, not really... But close."

Tumikhim si Terrence. Mukhang humugot pa ito ng lakas ng loob bago humarap kay mommy. "Actually, Tita... Uhm... We came here coz... I... I wanted to formally ask for Isabella's hand." aniyang nabubulol pa. "I wanted to marry your daughter. I love her and I really really want to raise a family with Isabella. I know I haven't proved myself to you and I know how precious she is to you but I promise, I will treasure her just as much and maybe even more. So if you allow it, I... I want to marry Isabella and make her my wife."

Hindi agad nakapagsalita si mommy pero hindi siya mukhang gulat sa sinabi ni Terrence. It's like alam niyang mangyayari toh. Nakita ko pang sumilay ang maliit na ngiti sa labi niya habang pabaling-baling ang tingin sa amin ni Terrence.

Hinawakan niya pareho ang kamay namin. She gave me a meaningful look na para bang tinutukso ako bago siya bumaling kay Terrence na sobrang seryoso ang mukha. "Well... I know how much you love my daughter and I know you're a nice guy. I can see that Isabella loves you just as much as you love her so I don't really see any reason to go against your plans together. We've already talked and I think I made everything clear to you. I just want you to love my daughter and take care of her and provide her a family she can depend on. As long as you keep your promise and as long as Isabella is happy with you, I'm happy too... You're old enough to know what's best for both of you, you're old enough to make decisions and you're old and mature enough to raise your own family. Plus, I want to see and hangout with my grandchildren before I leave earth... So if you want to get married, I'll support it."

Hindi ko mapigilang matuwa sa sinabi ni mommy. Tumayo ako mula sa kinauupuan at niyakap siya. "Thank you, mommy." bulong ko.

She chuckled. "I want you to be happy. You've been serving us your whole life. It's time you chase your happiness." aniya pabalik.

Naramdaman ko ang isang butil ng luha na tumulo sa pisngi ko. Pinahid ko yun saka natawa. "But before I get married, I'll help you recover so you can walk with me in the aisle."

"I will... No matter what happens, I will be there with you."

So ayun... Drama na naman. But this time, it's a happy drama if that's even a thing.

"So anyway, what are your plans? Do you have a date already?" tanong ni mommy matapos ang ilang segundong dramahan.

"We didn't talk about it yet. We decided to tell everyone close to us about the news first. We haven't talk to dad yet."

Tumangu-tango si mommy. "Well, you don't have to hurry. Wedding day is a once in a lifetime event. It's an important day to a woman's life. You should take your time planning and thinking."

"I'll make sure to make that day extra special for Isabella, tita. I will give her the best wedding day and also the most fulfilling marriage." anang si Terrence.

"As it should be. My Isabella deserves the best things in the world."

I chuckled. "You're patronizing me too much."

We continued talking. Kung anu-ano lang. I shared my ideas to them na rin habang andito kami. Si mommy naman suportadong suportado kami. Mukhang talagang masayang masaya siya na ikakasal na ako. Everything feels so nice. Everything feels so good, as if nothing could go wrong. This year is the best year of my life. I don't want this to end but I know my future with Terrence and my family will be happier and brighter so I'm not really scared.

KAILANGANG magpahinga ni mommy kaya umalis na muna kami at iniwan si Simon na bantayan ito. Terrence and I went to our house. We will be staying here for a night and imbes na mag-hotel, mas mabuting dito na lang kami mag-stay. Pagdating namin sa bahay, agad akong nagtungo sa kwarto at humiga sa kama.

Umupo si Terrence sa tabi ko at mataman akong tinitigan. "Now, I only have your dad and your brother to face. When are we going to tell them?" tanong ni Terrence.

"Hmm... I'll call dad tomorrow before we leave for NY. Is that okey?"

"Gusto kong tapusin na toh para mawala na yung kabang nararamdaman ko."

I laughed. "Akala ko ba hindi ka kinakabahan na harapin si daddy?"

"I mean... I'm sincere about you so hindi ako natatakot na harapin sila but that doesn't mean na hindi ako kinakabahan. I'm worried they might disagree."

Maayos akong umupo at niyakap siya. "We can just run away if they disagree." biro ko.

"I'm not a coward. Hindi kita itatakbo. Haharapin ko sila at gagawin ko lahat kahit ano pa yan hanggang sa pumayag na silang magpakasal tayo."

Lumakas ang kabog ng puso ko sa sinabi niya. "You're willing to do everything for me?"

"Tinatanong pa ba yan? You know how much I love you." aniya't mahigpit na hinawakan ang kamay ko. "You're my everything, Isabella. Ikaw lang ang tumatakbo dito sa isip at puso ko."

Pinisil ko ang tungki ng ilong niya. "Cheesy mo."

Panakaw niya akong hinalikan sa labi. "I love you, babe."

I giggled. "I love you too."

Hinila niya ako palipat sa kandungan niya saka hinalikan akong muli. This time, mas malalim. Agad naman akong tumugon. I really love how he gently kisses me.

Sumandal ako sa dibdib niya matapos maglayo ang mga labi namin.

"I'm so tired." pabulong kong wika sabay hikab. "Ang daming nangyari ngayong araw. I feel worn out."

He hugged me tightly. "Mabuti pa matulog na tayo." aniya.

Umalis na ako sa kandungan niya saka humiga sa kama. Agad siyang sumunod sa akin at niyakap akong muli. I'm so tired but this feels so comfortable. Ang laki kasi ng mga braso niya. His arms are my favorite place. Nothing could compare to its warmth. Para akong batang hinehele ng nanay niya pag yakap yakap niya ako, and I'm not exaggerating.

"Goodnight." inaantok kong sambit.

He kissed me on my forehead. "Sweetdreams, my love."