Tomorrow With You

Chapter 1

Aleah Mallory Marasigan

"Pwede mo bang ulitin ang sinabi mo?" Nagugulahan kong ani.

"I'm Declan Costellano and I'm here because I'm the owner of the land that your house was located at." Pag papakilala niyang muli.

Umawang ang bibig ko. Hindi ba't kay Daddy 'tong lupa't bahay?

"I'm sorry, Mister Costellano but I think you're in a wrong house and land. Nasisisguro ko na sa Daddy ko ang lupa na ito." I said with finality and I'm about to close the door when he stopped me.

I looked at him intently. "Seriously? What do you want? Sinabi ko na hindi sa'yo ang lupang kinatitirikan ng bahay na tinitirhan ko. Ano ba ang hindi mo maintindihan do'n?" I'm starting to be pissed. He'd been irritating and annoying since he kept on telling me that he owns this land.

Suddenly, my anger and irritation melted when he started walking in my direction. What's with him?

"Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, sweetie. Your father and I made a deal." The side of his lip rise. Slowly, his hands are caressing my face.

"W-what deal?" I stutter.

"Your father convey this land to me when your mother was dealing with her medication." Mommy? Why does it hurt again?

"He even told me that he badly needs money that's why he had no choice but to sell this land but since I'm a good human, I told him to just mortgage the land so he won't lose it but he didn't agree and unfortunately, he died." I don't know but I saw him gulped before declaring the death of my father.

How I miss my parents. I hope they're in a safe place where no one can hurt them and no disease can get through their bodies.

Nag simulang mag tubig ang mga mata ko kaya naman agad akong umiwas ng tingin sa lalaking nasa aking harapan.

"Okay. J-just let me see the papers that will prove that this is yours. After that, please spare me a few days to find a place to live in." I'm trying to hold back my tears. When it comes to my parents, I'm so emotional.

Maybe because they're my only source of happiness and I started to feel sad and lonely when the day came that no one cooks my breakfast, no one brushes my hair, no one will pick me up to school, no one will give me my milk, no one will sing a lullaby till I fall asleep, no one will help me with my studies, no one will iron my clothes, no one will shout at me saying that I'm so annoying yet cute, no one will hug me so tight, no one will kiss my forehead before I go to sleep and no one will love me as to how my parents have loved me.

All the things that I'm used to doing with them in my entire life suddenly stopped because of cancer and a car accident.

"You don't need to leave." He spoke.

My forehead creased. "What? If you're not planning to make me leave then why are you here?" I asked.

"Because..." A silence. "I..." Silence again. "I have no place to go to." He ended.

Oh, that's why.

"So, dito ka titira?" Tanong ko.

He shrugged. "If it's okay with you."

"Hindi ba't sa'yo 'tong lupa na 'to so why bother asking?" It's confusing talking with this guy.

"Yes but still, your father worked hard to build this house. Lupa lang ang akin though it's a big deal but yeah, mabait naman ako so I'm taking consideration about your parents' hard work just to put all the beautiful and good memories in this house. I'm sure it will break your heart if you'll leave behind this house full of memories with your parents..." He stopped for a second. "And I don't want that." He continued.

My heart wilted and left me in awe when he said those words. I feel like after Three months of grieving, I'm feeling a small proportion of happiness.

"So, can you let me in 'cause honestly, I'm so fvcking tired the whole day. I wanna take some rest. Would you give it to me, please?" He pleaded.

I can see a dark circle around his eyes but it's not that too dark, you still need to get close to him just to see his eyes with those dark circles. Nevertheless, he's still handsome.

Binuksan ko ang pinto para papasulin siya. "Papers will arrive tomorrow. I'm sorry if I disturbed you today, I badly want some rest and my house I'm living in was under construction and I don't want to live in a condo." He explained.

Tumango naman ako. "Okay, you can sleep in the guest room. 'Yun lang ang available na room aside from mine and my parents'." Aniko.

I am letting him sleep even though I still haven't seen the papers. I...Trust him.

I don't feel any strange feeling or what but I can feel my heart beat...fast and I don't know why.

He looked at me like he's confused. "Can you please tell me where the room is?" He kindly asked.

Umawang ang bibig ko saka nag madaling nag lakad. Naramdaman ko naman ang pag sunod niya.

Sinamahan ko siya hanggang sa nakarating kami sa guest room. Dito lang din naman sa baba located ang kwarto.

He holds the doorknob. "Thanks." His eyes went on mine that's why I took my gaze away from him.

"Uhm." I gulped. "Y-you still haven't eaten dinner, aren't you?" Argh! I said it.

I saw amazement on his face. "Why, will you give me something to eat?" His side lip arose.

Why is he giving me an awkward facial expression?

"Well, I'm actually cooking when you came." I explained. "Anyways, I will just knock on your door if the food is ready." I smile a little.

We went on silence so I looked at him. I gulped when our gaze met. His eyes are speaking. It's so beautiful and it looks like it craves freedom.

"Thank you." He utter. "You're beautiful." He added before entering the room and closed the door.

Okay, what was that really? It's disturbing and confusing.

Hindi ko na inisip pa ang sinabi niya at dumiretso na lamang sa kusina para ipagpatuloy ang naudlot kong pag luluto. Ever since I was Ten, Mommy and I helped each other in the kitchen that's why I know how to cook at an early age. They taught me a lot of things and making me ready for something and maybe that's me being alone when they're gone.

They never left me in anything. All my life, they were beside me and always there to comfort me. They were my happy pill. The joy that I'm not able to feel again since I lost them.

Tears start to fall again. I dried it with my hands. "Mommy, Daddy, hug me again please." I pleaded as if their souls are just around.

I feel it sometimes. They are hugging me even if they are not here physically.

Inayos ko ang aking sarili nang maluto na ang pagkain.

Nilagay ko ito sa lalagyan at pinatong sa mesa. I looked at the guest room's door. Should I knock now? What if he's sleeping? Maybe it's better to just let himself eat if he wants...but he still hasn't eaten his dinner. Baka gutom na siya?

I found my hand holding the doorknob and the other one on the door, ready to knock.

I was about to knock when he opened the door. My eyes widen.

"Hey, what are you doing?" He asked.

"Uhm, I'm about to knock on your door." I answered. "T-the food is ready." I looked down and play with my hands.

"Oh, okay." I slowly looked up to see him. "Let's go?" He held my hand and pulled me to the dining area.

He saw the food I cooked. "Looks delicious." He utter then took a sit.

Well, I hope it also tastes good.