Kahit Kunwari

Wakas

I am now with Gio. We're just sitting on the veranda of my new house. Graenielle, is my endgame. She will only be. In almost six years, I worked hard for this.

"Sure na sure ka na talaga? Si Grae ba sure na sayo?" Tanong niya. Minsan hindi rin talaga ako natutuwa sa bibig ni Gio.

Hindi ko siya tinapunan ng tingin at nanatiling nakatingin sa mapayapang kalangitan na punong puno ng bituin. Graenielle, she's my sky. She's my peace. She's my everything.

"I've never been this sure my whole life." I said.

"You both deserve to be happy. You suffered both for a long time." He said and smiled at me.

"I'm just waiting for her. Kahit ilang taon pa ulit, I don't mind. I am not rushing her."

"Her ring finger measures 5.5." Malaki ang mga matang tumingin siya sa akin.

"Tangina mo, magpopropose ka na? Tanga di ka pa nga sinasagot." Aniya. Natawa naman ako.

The day she posted that story, I knew I was ready to give all for her. She wants wedding? I'll give her the grandest one, just drop the date love.

I remembered again what happened last time when we we're in Bataan. Hindi ko alam kung ilang beses ko na itong pinaulit ulit sa isip ko. Tangina, kinikilig pa rin ako.

I was in Bataan for how many days, and fvck, I miss Grae so much. I don't know how Gio and I ended up working together as the engineers of this project but I can see how he's so passionate about this one. Konti na lang, maybe in two days ay makakauwi na ako.

I tried to take a glance on my phone while Gio is still measuring some space that should be prioritized before finishing the blueprint. Damn, nabitawan ko ang lapis na hawak ko nang mabasa ang message mula kay Graenielle.

Graenielle Kim:

Don't forget to update your girlfriend every single time. I miss you.

Ilang beses pa akong kumurap at tiningnan kung tama ba ang basa ko sa mensahe. I quickly removed my hard hat and ran.

"Hoy gago! Saan ka?" Sigaw ni Gio. I signed him that it's urgent and he didn't have any choice but to let me go, sagot ko na bahay mo Gio. Natawa ako roon pero hindi matakpan ang lakas ng tibok ng puso ko.

I don't know how fast I drove to her condo. Diretsong umakyat ako sa taas. Ang tagal pa ng elevator kaya naman naghagdan na ako. I am so nervous, paano kung wrong sent lang siya? Mababaliw yata ako.

My heart fell when I saw her opened the door. She looks happy and was trying to hide a smile. Damn girl, tell me I am not dreaming.

Ayaw niyang sabihin agad. I dialed Gio's number. I think he can answer me. Hindi ko na alam kung anong tumatakbo sa isip ko, gusto ko ng sagot.

"Are you....finally my girlfriend?" I asked. My heart is beating so fast. Say yes, love and I'll give you the whole universe.

I was taken a back when she hugged me and whispered.

"I missed you."

Fvck! She really is. 8 years. 8 years of being in love with the same girl, 8 years of pain and longing with a lot of regrets, 8 years of suffering and trying to heal our hearts, finally we've come this far. The moment her lips touched mine, I knew I should buy a ring. I'll definitely marry this girl. Tangina kung hindi siya mag yes sa proposal ko, uulit ulitin ko. Kahit ilang beses pa, hanggang sa um-oo siya. Because girl, I won't ever let you go.