Gamble Of Fate

Chapter 12

Avril's POV

Time flies so fast. We're already on our last month of vacation. Hinihintay ko si Ethan dahil sasamahan niya ako bumili ng damit para sa nalalapit na birthday ng lola niya.

When Ethan texted that he's already in the basement, nagpaalam na ko kay Manang Fe at agad na pinuntahan si Ethan.

"Seatbelt, babe" he reminded me. He held my hand while he's other hand is on the steering wheel.

"Where do you wanna go?" he asked.

"Okay lang ako kahit saan" I answered.

When we arrived, we look for a store to buy a dress. Ethan patiently wait for me while im fitting. I picked three dresses. I first wore a fitted white off-shoulder dress ending above my knee.

"What do you think?" I asked Ethan.

He surveyed me from head to toe and made a thumbs up. I got back at the fitting room and wore a black spaghetti strap dress, mas maikli ito kumpara sa una kong sinuot at may kaunting slit.

I shrugged and turned around while Ethan was staring at me. He just got his phone and took a picture of me, haaay this man.

The last dress I wore is a red cowl neck satin dress, unlike the other two, this dress ends below my knee. It fits me perfectly, but I have to consult Ethan. 

"How about this?" I asked.

"I'll go with that" he pointed the dress I'm wearing.

Pagkatapos magsukat ay nagpalit na din ako. Binayaran ko na ang damit at umalis na din kami. Ethan grabbed the paper bag from me and hold it. I hold his other hand.

Kumain muna kami at habang inaantay ang pagkain, bigla siyang nagsalita.

"Ano pang bibilhin mo? Heels? Make up? Accessories?" he asked.

"No need, meron na ko non" sagot ko. I grabbed his arm and leaned my head on his shoulder, mas komportable ako sa ganito. "Thank you for waiting" I said and smiled at him. I felt his lips on my head.

"Ikaw? Wala ka bang bibilhin?" I asked. He just shook his head and we began to eat after that.

The next day, hindi kami nag kita ni Ethan dahil umuwi kami ni kuya Adam sa Laguna. I'll stay here for a week. Nag aayos ako ng gamit sa kwarto nang biglang kumatok si mommy.

She sat on my bed. "How are you?" asked mom.

"I miss my bed" I lie down.

"How about me?" She opened her arms. I quickly got up and hugged her.

"You're the one I miss the most, mommy" I whispered.

I miss everything about my mom. I miss her long tight hugs, her kisses, and chikas. I really had a hard time adjusting when I live in Manila without my mom. Good thing, I have friends and boyfriend that helps me adjust easily. They're truly a big help.

"Mom, is it okay for me to have a boyfriend?" I tried to open the topic after I told her about my life in Manila.

"Why? Do you have a boyfriend?" she asked back.

I nodded and bit my lip. I can't keep a secret to her, I can't lie when it comes to her. 

"I already know that" my lips parted in shocked when she said that.

"How?" naguguluhang tanong ko.

"You're my daughter. I know you more than you know yourself" she answered.

"Then, why didn't you tell me?"

"Inaantay ko lang na manggaling sayo" she caressed my cheeks.