Chapter 16
Meet
"Wait, what?" he blinked.
I chuckled and held his cheeks. "I love you." I said, instead. Finally, I've said it.
"Weh?"
Hinampas ko ang braso niya. He chuckled and kissed my lips. "I love you. Thank you."
We stayed for a while. Nagpaalam ako sa mga kapatid niya bago kami umalis. He'll bring me home.
What I did not expect was the sudden dinner. Nakakabigla siya! Well, he is always like this anyway. Super spontaneous.
"Naunahan mo ako." he chuckled while putting a portion of the pasta on my plate.
"Hmm?"
"I actually have... a plan. To propose on your birthday."
"Eh? I wanted to make sagot you na nga dati... but I can't find the right timing lang."
"This is the right timing." natawa ulit siya at hinalikan ang gilid ng ulo ko.
We had such a good time. He gave me a 'see you again soon' kiss, as what he called. No goodbyes daw.
The tail lights flashed thrice habang lumalabas siya sa gate. Nang tuluyan na siyang makaalis ay saka ako umakyat sa main door ng bahay.
To: Matthew 🤍
message me where you're home babe. love youuu drive safely
Inilagay ko na ang phone sa bag ko matapos siyang i-message. Bitbit ko ang bouquet na bigay niya ay bumukas ang pintuan ng bahay.
"Magandang gabi, Señorita." A househelp greeted me. Agad nitong kinuha ang bag at bouquet na dala ko para iakyat sa kwarto ko.
"Good evening." Ngumiti ako rito.
I was surprised to see my parents seated at the couch, like they were waiting for something... or someone.
"Hi Mom, Dad." humalik ako sa kanilang dalawa. "Early out po sa work?" tanong ko.
"Yes." Mommy answered. "Sit down, hija. Have you eaten dinner? I'll ask manang to-"
"Saan ka galing?" putol ni Dad sa sinasabi ni Mommy. Napalunok ako. His eyes were scrutinizing me.
Umupo ako sa tapat nilang dalawa. "Just went out-"
"With?" my father's brow arched.
"Boyfriend?" Mommy smiled, directing her eyes to the flower bouquet the househelp was carrying upstairs.
"Uh..." I pursed my lips. "Yes."
"Really?" my mother sounded excited. "Let us meet him! Who is this lucky guy?"
"His name is Matthew-" I was cut off again.
"Oh my god! Monica's son?" my mom was surprised. "Tell him to come here tomorrow for lunch. Ipapahanda ko na ang bahay-"
"Mommy, we're still-"
"Manang! Pakihanda ng bahay. Mamili kayo ng maaga bukas for lunch..." she was already ordering our mayordoma.
I sighed, trying to stop her. "Mom, please. Pinag-uusapan pa lang po naming dalawa 'yon and-"
She cut me off. "And what, Catherine? You'll hide your relationship again then what? Malalaman na lang ulit namin ng Daddy mo kapag nasaktan ka na?"
"No, Mom. Pinagpaplanuhan na po namin 'yon ni Matthew. I will let you meet him soon. Let us handle our relationship, Mom..." I gave her a smile.
Bumuntong-hininga siya. "Fine. Just tell us when so we could clear our schedule for that, alright?"
