He Broke Me First

Chapter 21

"Where are you going this time?" I asked Joaquin.

I sat on the bed and made a sad face. Pangatlong araw na namin dito sa Palawan at mula kaninang umaga, he kept on going outside! I don't know why.

I watched how he buttoned his polo. He went back here at our room 30 minutes ago just to take a bath and after that, ito na naman siya, aalis na naman.

He leaned closer and kissed me. I wanted to deepen the kiss but he suddenly let go. That made my brows furrow. He chuckled and slightly shook his head. Lumapit ulit siya at hinalikan ako sa noo.

"I'll be back. I just need to do something important." He smiled then playfully winked.

I rolled my eyes. Ano namang gagawin niya rito? We came here for our anniversary! Looks like he forgot about it.

Tahimik akong tumango. I stood up to get my luggage when he went out. I smiled by myself as I saw the bracelet that I made for him. Regalo ko sa kanya. Hindi ko kasi alam kung ano bang ibibigay ko. I mean, I could buy an expensive gift if I want to but I prefer this one. Gusto ko lang na ako mismo ang gumawa para mas maging special. Naks.

I also made a scrapbook before we came here. Puro pictures lang namin ang laman no'n and some of my short messages for him. Nilagay ko pareho 'yon sa isang black paper bag. Ibibigay ko na lang bukas since tomorrow is our special day.

I looked at my phone when it beeped. I saw his text message.

Joaquin:

Get dressed. Don't ask me why, okay? I love you

Hindi na ako nagreply at sinunod na lang ang sinabi niya. Siguro lilibot ulit kami around the beach. I just took a quick shower and wore a pastel blue flowy beach dress partnered with sandals. Hinayaan ko lang na nakalugay ang buhok ko. I only put cheek tint and powder on my face.

Binuksan ko ang pinto at nakita si Mang Conor. Ngumiti siya sa' kin. "Tara na po sa labas?"

Hindi pa rin ba tapos ang trabaho niya sa amin? He'll be our tour guide again? Kahit naguguluhan, sinundan ko lang siya palabas ng hotel.

The cold wind from the beach welcomed us. I hugged my self while I was still following Mang Conor. Gabi na pero wala pa rin talagang kupas ang ganda ng lugar na 'to.

My brows arched when I saw Joaquin, standing beside a table that was placed on the sand. I bit my lower lip to contain a smile but it didn't work.

May paganito si Mayor, ha?

I carefully walked towards him because of the scented candles and rose petals around the way. He pulled the chair for me and kissed my forehead before he sat in front of me.

I couldn't help myself but smile as I scanned the table. There were also two candles on it. Mayroon din na iilang petals sa paligid, making it look more romantic.

"Thank you," I said when he gave me a bouquet of white roses. "Talagang kasabwat mo pa si Mang Conor dito?" I playfully shook my head. Natawa si Mang Conor at iniwan na kami.

Malakas ang hangin habang payapa naman ang paghampas ng alon sa dagat. I've never expected him to be so romantic like this though, but this felt good. It made my heart melt. Kahit naman walang ganito. Kahit siya lang, ayos na ako.

His lips curved, smiling while pouring wine on our glasses. Pasta, shrimp with coconut oil and some grilled foods were served on our table. Ito ba ang pinagkakaabalahan niya mula kaninang umaga?

Nang magsimula kaming kumain, I would often caught him staring at me. Natatawa lang siya kapag nagrereklamo ako.

"Babe, stop!" I said when I caught him taking pictures of me while I was eating. Kinuha ko sa kanya ang phone at nakita ang sarili ko na nakalobo ang pisngi dahil sa pagkain! I thought it was peppa pig! He laughed and took his phone away from me. "Delete it!"