Chasing after Chances [Fangirl & Idol Series #1]

thirteen

First date

I found myself arguing with myself. I can't choose among my dresses. Pumikit nalang ako at umikot habang nakaturo. Taran! Ayan nakapili na ako.

It was a gingham off-shoulder dress that reveals my body-shape. I put some makeup on. I fixed my hair into a ponytail. I wore simple earrings and necklace. I'm also wearing my white watch para aware ako sa time.

Sumabay nalang ako kay Ezekielle at nagpababa sa restaurant na napag-usapan namin ni Xhaiven. Mas gusto niya kasi sa gabi para wala raw masyadong tao. Ayaw niya raw ng maraming istorbo.

Nando'n na si Xhaiven. Agad siyang tumayo at bumeso sa akin. Pinaghila niya rin ako ng chair.

"Thank you." He just smiled at me. "Kanina ka pa ba?" tanong ko nang makaupo na ulit siya.

"Hindi naman," umiling siya at ngumiti. "You're more beautiful kapag natural lang but I like your makeup. Why don't you become my makeup artist?" Sabay kaming natawa sa sinabi niya.

After dinner ay niyaya niya akong pumunta sa park. Maraming tao roon. Maraming magjowa...

Naramdaman ko na may pinatong si Xhaiven sa mga balikat ko. Pinaharap niya pa ako sa kaniya at inayos ang denim jacket niya.

"It's cold here, baka siponin ka.." Napangiti nalang ako sa kaniya. So, he has this sweet side too?

Ang awkward talaga pero pigil ang ngiti ko nang hawakan niya ang kamay ko. Franzielle, kalma ka lang. Pasimple ko pang tiningnan ang magkahawak naming mga kamay.

"Kilig siya uy," panunukso ni Xhaiven kaya inambahan ko siya ng suntok.

Nahawakan niya agad ang kamay ko at unti-unti iyong binaba.

Tsaka ko lang napagtanto na maraming magjowa ang naghaharutan sa area namin ngayon.

"Just look at me, Franzielle," tumingin agad ako sa kaniya.

"You're the first woman who made me weird. I don't date girls, I just flirt with them. But when I'm with you, I'm different. I'm not a playboy when I'm with you. I want something permanent with you," namilog ang mga mata ko nang lumuhod siya sa isang paa.

He pulled out a ring from his pocket. Ikakasal na ba agad ako?

"This is not an engagement nor a marriage proposal. This is a promise ring. If you're going to accept this ring, it only means that you'll give me a chance to court you and..." Pabitin naman.

"And?"

"No one should dare to court you aside from me," he smirked, showing his dimple.

"So, let me ask you. Do you accept me as your suitor? If not, I'll try again. I won't stop until you say yes to me. I'll respect whatever your decision is but don't expect me to give up on you. You're worth the wait and pain, Elle." Tears were starting to form in the corner of my eyes.

"I will accept you, Xhaiven. And yes, no one should dare to court me aside from you."

He put the ring on my finger before standing up to hug me. I smiled upon hugging him back.

"Nakakahiya, Xhaiven. Andaming tao-"

"Ano naman? Okay nga 'yan, para alam nilang kay Xhaiven ka lang." Tumawa nalang ako sa banat niya.