Probably, A Trip

Chapter Nine

"Don't you have any plans this New Year?"

Tita Grace asked while shifting the page of the magazine she's reading. We're currently having lunch this early, before I'll go to Bulacan. Dito siya natulog kagabi and wala si daddy, as usual. He's in Singapore, I think. Business errand.

"I'm not sure tita. Xia and her family will go to Boracay. I guess, if daddy was not here until New Year, I'll just celebrate it alone." Eventhough it sad telling my plan, I forced my self to smile at Tita Grace. She smiled back, giving me a pity look.

"You can come to our house this New Year. Hindi naman kami aalis," I just nodded my head before finishing my food.

Dumeretso ako sa Bulacan pagkatapos. Mabuti na lang at hindi masyado traffic kaya maaga rin ako nakadating. Architect Dabiles was already there when I arrived. He's suspecting every details from the house. Halos ngangalahati na din kasi kami. Hawak niya ang blueprint ng bahay at chine-check niya kung nasusunod 'yon.

"Architect!" Bati ko kaya napatingin siya sa 'kin. Ibinaba niya ang blue print gamit ang isang kamay niya bago ngumiti sa 'kin.

"You're really good. I can't see any wrongs." I smirked. "Told you, Architect. Although, there were some changes here..." Kinuha ko sa kamay niya yung blueprint para ipakita kung alin doon ang mga nabago. He was just nodding his head while I'm explaining.

"Engineer, Caramel Macchiato." Gia lend at me. Agad kong kinuha 'yon at nginitian siya.

"Hindi nagsasawa magpadala sayo Engineer. Forever mo na 'yan," Parting my lips, I tilted my head a little to supress a smile. Umiling na lang ako at ngumiti ulit sakanya.

Its been almost 3 months and there he is---giving me an everyday delivery of my favorite drink. Hindi siya nakakalimot. Gaano man siya kabusy, palagi niyang hindi nakakalimutan yung ginagawa niya para sa 'kin. I smiled on my thoughts. Napailing ako habang iniisip si Bon.

The end of our relationship is almost near. Ilang araw na lang ay January na. After New Year, in January 7, we will end this dare. I hoped after this, I'll be okay and casual like before. Maraming bagay ang nagbago nang makasama ko si Bon. The Chescka I am was not the Chescka when I'm with Bon. Parang magkakaroon ng changes pag nangyari 'yon. Sana lang after this, pareho kaming maging okay. Kahit na sinabi niyang gusto niya ako, I know its just been part of the dare. Maybe he was too occupied on having a girlfriend. And I, too occupied on denying myself from having a feelings for him.

Being with Bon for almost 3 months was been a good journey. I was able to enjoy my life amidst how busy I am. Bon never disappoint me. He was always been a good man, boyfriend and a bestfriend, I must say. Siguro hindi ko lang talaga maexplain nang maayos yung nararamdaman ko. Because I know, there is. I just didn't know how to elaborate nor explain it to myself. Masyado na rin akong in denial.

"Kelan alis niyo?" I asked Bon.

Today is Wednesday. Wala naman silang pasok before the Christmas starts until after New Year. That's why, we always had a chance to meet not just in Sunday. Kapag maaga ako nakakauwi, nagkikita kami. Like today, maaga kami umuwi galing sa site dahil umuulan.

He stopped chewing his food and looked at me.

"Tomorrow," I nodded.

They'll go to Korea for New Year. Wala akong choice kundi magcelebrate mag-isa. But I wished, dad was here then. Kahit kakain lang ulit kami katulad noong Christmas.

"How 'bout you? Aalis din kayo?" I shook my head.

"Baka dito lang ako," He looked at me serious.