The One For Me (For EDITING)

THIRTY TWO

DANNY~

"Good morning guys, this day is a very special day for me. I will close the resto later at 6pm. And I need your little help, is that okay?" I said to my employees.

They all nodded. This is it, this is the day. This is the day I will confess my love for Estelle. Pinag isipan ko to ng mabuti. Bahala na si God sa mga mangyayari. Basta ang mahalaga masabi ko sa kanya nararamdaman ko. I don't want to regret someday.

Tinawag ko ang secretary ko, "Ikaw na muna bahala dito ha? Make the garden magical. Just call if may concerns ka."

"Si sir, luma lovelife na. Yiiiiieeee." Tukso nya sa akin.

I just smiled. I instructed her on what to do and what designs I want to happen. Nagpaalam muna ako sa kanila sandali. Tinawagan ko si Ben.

"Ben? Are you free now?" I asked him

"Opo Kuya. Bakit?" Sabi nya sa kabilang linya.

"I need your help today. Puntahan kita sa inyo."

Pumayag sya and after that I went to their house. Nang makarating ay pumasok muna ako. Wala pala si Gwen, nasa Cebu for a conference. Umupo ako sa may bandang swimming pool nila.

"Oh Kuya. Ano po kailangan nyo?" Biglang sulpot nya.

"You know naman kung ano ang nararamdaman ko kay Estelle diba?" Seryoso kong tanong. Lola Conching is the only one na may alam about sa feelings ko for Estelle pero nalaman din ito ni Ben nung araw ng birthday nya.

*Flashback*

"Kuya Danny! Lasing ka na po ah!" Sabi ni Ben.

"I'm alright. Don't worry." At tumayo ako, "Tell your Ate Gwen thank you." Naglakad ako palabas ng bahay nila.

Papasok na ako ng kotse nang, "Ate said na ako muna magdadrive. Delikado po kayong magdrive pauwi."

"Paano ka uuwi?"

"Papasundo nalang po ako." And he started the engine.

Nang makarating sa bahay namin ay agad akong lumabas ng kotse at napasuka ako sa may garahe namin. Medyo marami rami kasi ang nainom ko.

"Kuya!!! Sandali, tatawagin ko lang po maid nyo!" Natataranta nyang sabi.

Napahiga ako sa sahig at napansin kong inakay nila ako hanggang sa sofa namin. Manang gave me a sponge bath. Pinabihis nila ako.

"Kuya, is there a problem?" Biglang tanong ni Ben.

Ngumiti ako, "Yes there is. Nagkagusto ako sa isang girl na hindi naman dapat. She don't deserve me. You know why?! Because I'm too old for her! And you know the worst part?! Iba mahal nya! This is bullshit!" I shouted, losing control.

"Are you talking about Estelle? Are you inlove with her?"

Tumawa ako ng malakas, "Yes." Tapos naiyak nanaman ako.

And Ben just patted my back. Telling me na hindi naman masama ang mainlove sa mas bata pa sayo, nagiging masama lang ito sa paningin ng mga taong hindi open minded. And I knew he understands me. He just stayed there, comforting me. I made him promise na walang pagsasabihan. I told that I'll be fine and he needs to go home. Maya maya ay dumating na sundo nya and he left.

*End of flashback*

"Oo kuya, bakit po?"

"I'm planning to tell her today that I love her." Seryoso kong sabi.