Heaven Knows

Confession 2

FRANCES
Ginising ako ni Bella ng pagabi na, sabi niya may pupuntahan daw kami, she even gave me a cream dress. Sa fashion wala akong masabi dito sa pinsan ko, siya na ang pro. She pushed me to the bathroom dahil tinatamad ako, and after freshening up, she even put some make up on my face, light lang naman, sabi niya nga natural look. She them motion na isuot ko na ang dress.

"Tagal naman cous."

Pagmamaktol niya. Sa totoo lang tapos ko ng isuot ang damit, it was beautiful nakatitig lang ako sa repleksyon ko sa salamin. Looking at the pale girl in front of me.

"You look beautiful cous."

Napatingin ako sa kanya. I smiled. She then move closer at inayos ang buhok ko.

"Ayan perfect na. Siguradong maiinlove pa lalo si Kobe sayo."

"Baliw ka."

"Pero seryoso cous, ang ganda mo ngayon."

"Salamat cous, kundi rin naman sayo hindi ako gaganda."

"Asus, nambola pa. So ready ka na?"

"Saan ba talaga tayo pupunta?"

"You'll see. Let's go?"

Tumango ako, inalalayan niya ako pababa ng hagdan at inakay niya ako papunta sa garden namin. Nasa may pinto pa lang kami nakita ko na  ang set up na ginawa nila at ang dalawang itlog na nakangiti sa akin. Hinanap ko si Kobe at nakita ko siyang nakatayo malapit sa pool. Tumingin ako kay Bella na nalilito, she just smiled and tap me gently.

"Enjoy the night cous. Go ahead his waiting."

I smiled and nodded, then walked slowly. Napakaganda ng set up nila. The pathway was lighted by candles, maraming rose petals sa gitna, inalalayan din ako nila Sam. Napataas ang tingin ko ng tumugtog ang musika at may kumanta, I smiled, I recognize his voice.

I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show

He was standing there, looking straight at me, I felt my eyes water. Para akong nasa cloud nine.
Nilibot ko ang tingin ko and I was amazed by what I am seeing. There was a table for two sa gazebo, maraming fairy lights na nakapalibot sa lugar, mat mga balloons din. A simple yet romatic candle light dinner.

I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear
'Cause I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction, you make everything so clear

I walked slowly until I reached halfway he then walk towards me. I give him a sweet smile. I never expected na ganito ang madadatnan ko. I am overwhelmed.

And even as I wander, I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might

I was just staring at him, I can fell his love kahit na wala siyang sinasabi. I started to feel the butterflies in my stomach. He then reaches for my hand and put it upon his chest. I smiled wider when I felt his heart beating fast. I never see him this nervous before, then his expression soften that makes me smile more.

And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, Forever'
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor, come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore

I was lost in his eyes while he was staring at me. All the love was registered on those brown eyes. I just listened to him, until he finished the song. He took a deep breath held both my hands and said the words that I was longing to hear.

"Mahal Kita" - Kobe

I then laugh at his antics, but at the same time my tears fall. I am so happy seeing him right now, hearing those words. Looking at the person I love. He wiped away my tears, and smiled at me. I hug him tight, showing how I appreciate him tonight. He then let go of the hug.

"Matagal ko na dapat sasabihin sayo to eh, nadelay na ng isang taon dahil sa nangyari. Muntik na namang nadelay dahil sa pagbabalik ng ala-ala ko. Pero, dahil sa nalaman ko ang sitwasyon mo, napagtanto ko na kailangan ko nang maglakas ng loob para sabihin to sayo. Para iparamdam sayo ang pagmamahal ko. Kaya, sa gabing to, gusto ko sanang tanungin ka kung pwedi ba akong manligaw sayo?"

Napangiti ako, sasagot na sana  ako ng may sumingit. Napatingin kami sa gawi nila Sam.

"Ligaw? Wala nang ligaw ligaw, kayo na agad!"

Natawa naman kami ng takpan ni Bella ang bibig ni Sam. Tumingin ulit ako sa kanya at ngumiti, sabay tumango. He smiled and hugged me.

"Hindi ako mangangako ng kahit ano, pero gagawin ko ang lahat ng makakaya ko para sayo."  - Kobe

"Tama na ang speech Kobe! Gutom na kami!" - Sam

Tiningnan ko siya ng masama, at nagpeace sign naman agad siya. Hinila naman siya nila Darius pabalik sa loob ng bahay. Napatawa naman kaagad si Kobe. Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko at giniya ako sa mesa. Napangiti ako dahil lahat ng paborito ko ang nasa mesa.

"Hindi ako nainform na magaling na pala kayong magluto."

Nakita ko na nagkamot siya ng ulo at napangiti.

"Ano, kasi... hindi naman kami ang nagluto niyan. Inorder lang namin yan sa paborito nating resto."

Tumawa ako, at napatingin siya sa akin. Nginitian ko siya to tell him na okay lang. He then flashed a shy smile. Agad naman niyang nilagyan ng pagkain ang plato ko at nagsimula na kaming kumain. We just talked about anything under the starry sky. Lahat ng mga bagay na nangyari mula noon hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Makalipas ang ilang sandali ay tumayo siya at inilahad ang kamay niya sa akin.

"Can I dance with you?"

I looked at his hand, pagkatapos ay napatingin ako sa kanya, he was smiling at me. Kaya tinanggap ko ang kamay niya. Inalalayan niya akong tumayo at nilagay niya ang kamay ko sa balikat niya. He smiled at me while we sway at the beat of our hearts.

It was close to midnight ng inaya niya akong pumasok sa loob para magpahinga. We are on our way to my room ng magsalita siya.

"Nagustuhan mo ba ang surpresa ko?"

"Oo naman, hindi ko akalain na iyon ang makikita ko paglabas ko kanina. Salamat sa effort Bab."

Nakarating kami sa harap kuarto ko. He held my hand and kiss it.

"I am glad that I have made you happy tonight. At salamat dahil pinayagan mo akong ligawan ka. Sige na pumasok ka na para makapagpahinga ka."

I nodded, he then kissed my forehead and open the door for me. He was about to go ng tawagin ko siya. I smiled at him and give him a kiss on the cheek.

"Goodnight Bab."

Dalawang linggo na ang nakalipas mula ng gabing nagpaalam siya na liligawa niya ako. Nagpaalam na rin siya kina mommy tungkol doon, at as expected masayang masaya sila Daddy. Lalo na si Mommy at Tita. Matagal na rin naman nilang inaasahan na hahantong kami sa ligawan. And as for Kobe, he always makes me feel special kahit sa maliliit na bagay lang, he always makes me feel love every single day. I am blessed to have this people in my life.