Along the Shore (Samal Island Series #1: COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 8: Leave

Leave

Nasa labas na kami ng kanilang engrandeng double door nang binalingan muna ako ni Rad saglit bago ako pinagbuksan ng pintuan.
He murmured something pero hindi ko narinig.

"May sinasabi ka?" Kuryosong tanong ko sa kanya habang papasok kami sa loob ng kanilang mansion.

"Wala." Mahinahong sambit niya habang inaayos ang takas ng buhok ko.

I looked around at the interior of their mansion, just like the exterior, the inside also speaks the classical Spanish-inspired details. From its carpeted floor, to their grand staircase with sculpted different figures on its bannister, the old yet classical paintings and even the furnitures are Spanish inspired.

I am still in awe as I roamed my eyes around. Our mansion is as big as this but theirs felt like surreal, I am so amazed!

"I love your mansion," sabi ko at namamangha pa rin.

"Sa mga ninuno pa 'to ng pamilya Fuego. My Dad just maintained its intricate details and Spanish styles to preserved the memories of our family," sabi niya habang iginigiya ako palabas sa likod ng kanilang mansion.

I saw Tito Arthuro smiling as we slowly went to the long table in their big garden. A beautiful and elegant woman beside him smiled widely as she stood up and went to Rad to give him a kiss on his cheeks, I think it's his mom.

She went to me and hugged me. I suddenly remember my Mom. Ngumiti ako sa kanya at nagbeso na rin.

"Good afternoon po, Tito... Ma'am..." I formally said as I slowly sat down on the chair in front of Rad's mom. Rad is beside me while he's holding my hand below the table.

"Ma, Pa... this is my girlfriend, Mariana Emily. Baby, these are my parents." I blushed when he suddenly utter our endearment in front of his parents. This man, really!

"Just call me Marem na lang po, Tito... Ma'am..." Nahihiyang sambit ko habang kinakabahang nakatingin sa Mommy ni Rad.

Tito Arthuro is just smiling while looking at his son, like they are communicating through their stares. Napansin ko ring nagmana si Rad sa kanyang ama, only his lips was from his mom.

"You're too formal, hija. Just call me Tita Diana. Rad's been telling us so much about you since you were young-" Rad cut her off.

"Ma!" Pagbabanta ni Rad sa kanyang ina. Nalilito at naguguluhan ako pero ipinagwalang bahala ko na lang dahil sa sobrang kabang nararamdaman.

"Sorry, son. Your mom is just way too excited to finally meet Marem." Tito Arthuro chuckled and looked at me, still smiling.

"Yes, anak. I'm sorry." Kinakabahang sabi ni Tita Diana habang nakatingin kay Rad. Tito Arthuro held her hands.

"Anyway, how are you hija? How's your Dad?" Tito asked casually, and it somehow calmed down my nervousness.

"I'm good, Tito. And Dad's been busy because of the company, he's in Tagaytay right now, actually." Sabi ko habang ibinaling ang tingin kay Tita Diana na nakatingin sa akin ng may ngiti sa labi.

I felt relieved. I really thought that Rad's mom won't like me, but I guess I was wrong. Isang tingin pa lang, malalaman mo agad na sobrang bait ng mommy niya. The way she speaks, it was so elegant and pure.

"Oh, so mag isa ka ngayon sa rest house niyo?" Tita Diana asked as she called their house helps to serve the desserts since it's almost two in the afternoon already.

Rad is just holding my hands while playing it underneath the table. Hinayaan ko na lang siya.

"Yes, Tita. My friends were with me last week but they already left since may mga errands and emergency po." I said while sipping on my glass of orange juice.