You Belong With Me

Twenty Five.

Chandler is with me today at home dahil tutulungan niya raw akong magbukas ng mga regalo. I find it childish of him but what can I say? Its Chandler.

The party was a success. Masayang-masaya ako kahapon hindi lang dahil doon kundi dahil kay Chandler. Konti nalang ay iisipin ko na nahuhulog na rin ako.

After our dance yesterday, he gave me his gift: a Rolex. I was surprised because its pricey but I loved how pretty it is. Its like a bracelet since its filled with crystals, the clock was so small too. Suot ko nga ngayon kahit nasa bahay lang. Its very special to me.

"Sige na, unahin mo na kila Nanay!", bungad niya pagkatapos ilabas sa box lahat ng paperbags at gifts.

"Okay."

Inabot niya sa akin ang maliit na box. Pinunit ko ang wrapper at binuksan iyon.

"Awww, Chandler! This is pretty," I smiled to him. His family got me a crocheted swimsuit!

"Si Nanay ang gumawa niyan."

Namangha ako roon. Tita Grace is so talented. Hindi biro ang paggaganchilyo.

"Pero huwag mo 'yang isuot sa clubhouse. For our eyes only lang 'yan."

"Our?", I arched my brow.

He sighed and raised his hands.

"Edi your," inirapan ako ni Chandler at tumabi na siya sa akin.

Matagal kaming natapos sa pagbubukas. Chandler is like a kid! Inaagaw niya ang mga regalo na nasa malalaking box. Hinayaan ko nalang dahil natutuwa ako.

"Oh, its Andres' gift!"

"Nye nye nye. Excited na excited."

"What's your problem?"

"Wala. Sige na, buksan mo na yang sa spanish bread mo," umirap na naman.

"Gosh, such a baby."

"Baby mo."

I shook my head and opened the paperbag. Its a Balenciaga belt bag!

"Tingnan mo nga naman. Mukha ka bang tindera sa Quiapo? Itong si Andres talaga, tanga."

"Chandler, this is fashion."

"Fashion-fashion. Sus! Mabuti pa kay Aling Marites niya ibigay 'yan."

I burst out of laughter because of his facial expression. Is he jealous? Gosh, its been so long that I saw a man get jealous!

"Seryoso ako, Pors. Bakit ka ba natatawa?"

"Wala. You're just cute when you're jealous."

Namilog ang mga mata niya kaya napatawa na naman ako. Chandler is adorable.

"H-hindi ako cute noh."

"So, you're really jealous?", I teased.

"Hindi rin!"

We ate our lunch with Mom, Dad and Manang Milagros after.

"How's Divesta, anak?", Mom asked.

"Its doing fine, Mom. The collaboration was a success. Tumaas ang sales ng drinks natin. Montano's fast food chains earned a lot too because of the TVC."

"That's good. How about you Chandler, are you okay with your position in Montano Group? I mean, they gave you the highest one agad-agad!"

"Wala naman pong problema, Tita. Pero may tanong lang ho ako sa inyo ni Tito."

Napalingon ako sa kanya.

"Sure, what's that?", I got my glass of water and drank from it while waiting for his answer.