"Moe, im so sorry son," my mom started as she held my hand.
"Mom, dont apologize. It's okay now. Let's forget about the negative things that happened to us. And in fact, i should be the one saying sorry," i told mom. Her grip tightened.
"Son, I know deep in your heart there is still hatred but im so thankful and happy that forgiveness took over your heart."
"Mom, i dont hate you," i tried to convince her that i really dont because i really dont hate her.
"I miss you so much," there were tears in her eyes.
"I miss you too," i sighed and hugged her.
She wiped her tears and looked at me and said, "so you two are back together. What are your plans now?"
It took me awhile to think about the next thing to say but i've thought of it for so long and now i just want it to make it happen.
"I'm thinking about proposing to her," i uttered in a hush tone and mom's face lit up and i saw nothing but a pure astonishment and happiness at the same time. Her hands flew on her mouth and stared at me as if internalizing what i just said.
"Son, if you need me, im just a call away," she told me once she has recovered.
"Yes, mom. I know," i just answered but I dont think i'll be needing her help anymore. Not that i dont trust her but my team and I are all in this seriously so I know we can handle this.
"Im extremely happy that you two are back together again. Goodluck on your journey together," she kissed my cheeks and I gave her a hug.
"Thank you, Mom. You want me to drive you home?" i offered but she refused. We bid goodbye after a few more minutes light talk and then I promised to call her whenever i need help about my plan. Somehow, i still wanna involve mom with my plan.
It was seven in the evening when i parked my car infront our house. I unbotton my polo and let my shirt on as I walked through the living room. The lights outside were on. I checked if there's someone there and surprisingly saw Julie in her bikini and dive in the pool. My forehead creased. I thought she's at work.
I walked towards the pool and she was swimming away from my direction.
"Hey!" i called out. There she saw me and waved hi as she swim back to my direction.
I bended both of my knees as I leaned over when she's infront of me.
"Hi baby," then she flashed her contagious smile. I gave her a light kiss on the lips that lasted for a long seconds.
"Come swim with me," she asked and i looked around. The water seem to be so much inviting. I unbuckle my belt ans slip my jeans down leaving my boxer shorts on as I joined her swim.
"I thought you're at work today," she looked at me.
"Umm yeah. Pero kasi pinauwi na ako ni Tita Tracy. I have three days free this week," then there was excitement on her face.
"Really?" whoaa! Three days for this busy fella infront of me. Bakit may free days siya?
"Love, bakit may free days ka?" i asked curiously as i swim and stayed behind her with my arms around her waist.
"Kasiiii," she turned around. "Mamaya ko sasabihin. Enjoy muna natin lumangoy," pabitin niyang sabi.
"So how was your talk with your Mom?" she looked at me in the eyes and smiled.
"Ummmm, okay naman. Okay na," i answered shortly. Her eyebrows met and distance herself from me.
"Define 'okay na'," her face remain curious.
"Okay na. As in.... Pano ba? As in... Wala na yung pain and all that. Okay na ako," i wish this satisfies her. She nodded and swim beside me.
"Thank you," i stopped in the corner of the pool near the handle bar. She went infront of me and asked,
"Para san?"
I stretched my arms and held her hands.
"Everything seem to be so light with you around. You and your effect on me, San Jose," i pinched her nose.
"Minsan hindi na kita maintindihan, Magalona! Ang weird weird mo!!!" she splashes water on my face and i started laughing.
"Ang weird weird mo pero i dont really know what is so wrong with me or sayo that i keep falling for you," tuloy tuloy niyang sabi habang sinasabuyan ako ng tubig.
"Okay, gwapo ka nga pero ang snob snob mo nung una kitang nakilala! Ang trying hard mong sumayaw pero ayos lang kasi pag kumakanta ka mas lalo akong naiinlove sayoooo," she was giggling then at dun na ako nabigla sa confession niya.
"What did you just say?" my smile widens. And she stopped splashing water. Her face turned red and turned around me. I locked her in my arms as i stayed behind her and kisses the nape of her neck.
"Wala akong sinabi," she said shyly.
"Love, narinig ko. Pinapaulit ko lang," i teased and i heard her made a sound.
"Ugh!"
And then i laughed as i held her shoulder turning her around to face me. I cupped her face and talked.
"God, Julie Anne. I cant even explain how you make me fall for you every single day," i started and she's listening intensely to what im telling her.
"Ako din," she chuckled. "But i have to tell you something," her shoulders fell and her eyes were sad.
"Hey, what's wrong?" i asked anxiously.
"Im leaving for US next week," she said sadly. Eto pala yung hindi niya masabi sabi sa akin kanina.
"Yun lang ba?" my voice was almost a whisper. She nodded.
"Bakit ka sad?" i felt like a five year old kid asking her that question. I held her chin and we locked gaze.
"Im gonna miss you," and there she goes with her famous pout. I laughed.
"Its okay, love. We can skype or facetime," i suggested and she sighed.
I guess that would be the best time to ready everything for my proposal, yeah? I smiled on that thought.
"How many weeks?"
"A month," and then she hugged me.
Yes! A month would be enough to prepare, i think to myself.
"Auwww, im gonna miss you, love." i hugged her and run my hands on her back.
"Sama ka na lang saken?" her eyes were looking hopeful when she looked at me.
"I cant. But dont worry, when you get back i'll bring you to Baguio, Tagaytay even or everywhere you wanna go," i said with a full of excitement.
"Promise?"
I giggled and promised.
Her hands were automatically behind my neck and kissed me on the lips passionately. My hands on her waist as i pulled her on me.
She stopped for awhile and stared at my eyes. There was a full desire and love on them as she whispered "I love you." I claimed her lips and pinned her on the wall. I kissed her hungrily then i lifted her without breaking the kiss. Her legs were wrapped around my waist.
"I love you. Always have, always will." Our lips meet again. After gasping for air we both agreed to take a shower. I smiled at myself. Such a lovely night.
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(And then i started laughing. My waley title tho. Plus im trying so hard thinking about getting "there" but I. Just. Cant. Hahaha. Okay. This chapter is kinda boring. Have a lovely night, humans. Eee. Haha.
-M)
