UNLOVED.

22

Road to Forever

It's been a week since we ate dinner with Aeri's parents. She's been busy studying while making time for me and for her parents.

Nakausap ko rin si Tito Troy na siya ang gagawa ng bahay namin ni Aeri, katulong si Elisha. Nakabili na ako ng gamit noong lumipat na sa condo si Aeri. Nasimulan na rij siyang gawin pagkatapos kong kausapin si Tito Troy.

I've been busy, too on doing some designs for a new project and at the same time, I am now planning out my proposal to Aeri.

"Naayos ko na yung venue, dude. Nakausap na namin ni Yannah yung may ari. Free daw sila sa isang bukas." Ani Hades. Nasa bahay ako ngayon kasama ang pinsan ko tsaka sila daddy.

"Kami na bahala mag ayos doon so you have nothing to worry about." Si Arianna.

"Thanks, what will I do without all of you?" I said.

"No problem, malakas ka samin, dude." Kiezer said and gave me a tap on my shoulder.

"No need to wish you a good luck because I know that Aeri won't give you a 'no'." Yannah winked at me. I just smiled.

"Oo nga, Jacob. Sure na 'yon. Kahit nga wag ka na mag propose eh, dalhin mo na lang agad sa altar tingnan mo, hindi 'yun magrereklamo." Elisha teased. Tumawa ang lahat.

Elisha is also there helping us. Beatriz had to go back to Spain because she needs to finish her projects and a conference. Bit she promised that she'll be on my wedding day which will be right after the engagement. I really can't wait. Doon rin naman kami pupunta so bakit patatagalin pa?

Nag usap lang kami ng kailangan pang gamitin at ipang decor sa venue. I am planning to propose to her the day after tomorrow. Alam na rin ito ng parents niya and they also suggested na they'll let Aeri stay with them while I am busy planning this.

She has no idea about what will happen. Malapit na tayo, mahal. Matatali ka na rin sakin.

"Can we see the ring, son?" Mom asked. I grabbed the red box inside my pocket and opened it.

(See multimedia above to see the actial photo of the ring)

Lumapit naman ang mga pinsan ko. Namangha silang lahat pagkakita doon.

"Ang ganda. I'm sure she'll love it." Mom.

"Ikaw pumili dude? Nice choice." Hades.

"Aw, sana all!" Arianna.

"It looks pricey but it's so pretty." Yannah.

"Iba ka talaga, bro. Actually naghahanap ako ng sponsor ng singsing para sa proposal ko kay Bea eh. Pwede ka ba?"  Biro ni Elisha.

"Sama mo na rin yung sa kasal, Gonz. Sayang naman, lubusin mo na!" Si Keizer.

"Gago! Yaman yaman mo Gonzales! Ikaw na nga kinuha kong maging architect ng bahay ko, di pa ba sapat yon?" I said. Natawa kaming lahat habang si Elisha ay nag make face.

Inabot ako ng gabi sa bahay. I didn't join them for dinner because sasabayan ko si Aeri. Iniwan ko na sila doon tsaka pumunta sa bahay nila para sunduin siya.

I went out of the car and walk tkwards the door. I heared some noises at the kitchen so I went there. Naabutan kong kakain pa lanh sila.

"Hi, love. Halika, kain na muna tayo. Nagluto si mommy." Sinalubong ako no Aeri ng yakap at halik.

Pinaghila ko siya ng upuan tsaka ako umupo sa tabi niya.