LET'S KEEP IT A SECRET

Chapter 15

It's been a week since I last saw GD. We've been texting though and video chatting. He said the planning for the wedding
got busier by the day and his parents complained to him because he wants to go back to his home. He even lied that he has work
but he said he just wants to see me. All right.

The wedding is tomorrow and I already picked out a dress. It's plain white, above the knee, sleeveless. GD he'll be back by
later, tonight which I doubt he'll make it. Her sister wants us to be there in time for the wedding but I have a bad feeling
we won't make it. I'll just trust GD on this. I hope we make it in time. As the hours go by, it's already the time GD's
supposed to be back. I sat across the television in my room to waste time until his arival. I'm actually watching cartoons though
I reallt can't focus. I keep on glancing on the clock nailed against the wall just right above my television. One minute sure
is longer than I thought. When the clock hits 4 p.m. Phineas and Ferb came on tv. It's one of the cartoons I've enjoyed since
my younger brother introduced it to me. It keeps me thinking how at this age I still don't have anything going on in my life
while on the other hand, at such a young age, they've already invented countless stuff like where'd you get those brain of yours?
Two hours passed by in a flash as I enjoyed watching. It's already 6:30 p.m and I haven't heard a thing from GD. I tried to
call him and luckily, he picks up.

"Hello? What time will you arrive?"

I asked. Trying not to sound impatient but more on the curious side.

"I'm actually walking through the halls of your apartment. I was planning on surprising you but you called."

He could've just not picked up. I wish I didn't call. I love surprises and he knows that. Phineas and Ferb, please build me
a time machine and let's go back to 5 minutes ago. I'll make sure to leave myself a message not to call GD no matter what.

"I'll unlock the door."

I hung up and went straight to the door. As soon as he turns the knob and swing the door open, I lurched at him and hugged him
like a true fan wanting to see her idol.

"I missed you."

I said. I saw his face flash a pink color. CUTE. Maybe this is the advantage of knowing his arrival.

"What the-? It's rare for you to say something like that. I missed you too. A lot."

He hugged me back and carried me while his arms are wrapped around my waist. He placed me down on my bed and kissed me. It was
a shock for him to initiate a kiss so suddenly. He told me before that he does not want to kiss me without my permission. I
don't know why you need to ask for permission. I like surprises, I tell you. I returned the kiss and broke away. It's not the
kiss you're imagining. It's more of like a peck or smack but maybe 3 seconds longer. I didn't quite like the tounge when we first
kissed. Remember? In the hospital?

"Have you eaten yet? Why are you all smiles> Stop it. It's creeping me out."

His smile reached the end of his ears. Is he really that happy? Or mybe he's planning something?

"I've eaten already. I stopped by my apartment to eat that's why I took a while. Is there something wrong about being
happy to be back and hearing my girlfriend say I miss you and returning my kiss? Aren't you happy?"

Hearing him say something like that makes my cheeks hot. Of course I'm happy you idiot.

"Really now? I guess I'm happy too since you're happy."

I said it in a calm face, nothing like the excitement on his face.

"You don't look happy. Are you not happy I'm back? Though we're going to leave later."

I give up. His eyes gleamed at me like a child's. His eyebrows curled and his lips formed a pout. Who can resist this maybe
even his haters will suddenly shift to being his fans if he begged them like that.

"No words can exress how happy I am that you are back. I've been sitting on my bed for 3 hours waiting for you to comeback.
I don't even know what kind of facial expression I should make since I can't beat yours. I might look stupid for being overly
happy."

I laughed and stood up and walked through the door. I peeked a little and said

"I love you, idiot."

I immediately went to the bathroom to wash my face. I'm seriously blushing. I didn''t wait to see his reaction as I'm already
flustered just thinking about it what more seeing it? I heard footsteps when I turned off the faucet. The blurred silhouette
came closer to the door and I heard a knock.

"How long are you going to hide in there? You can't stay there forever."

This maybe the first time I'm afraid to leave the bathroom. Who gets nervous leaving the bathroom? Me? Is it only me? I turned
the knob and swing the door open taken aback as GD lurched himslef to hug me. Please take note, I've just opened the door. I
haven't taken a step forward yet.

"Can you please say it one more time?"

I feel myself blushing as the thought of earlier struck my mind. Now I have to repeat it again.

"I don't want to. Well, not in the bathroom."

He broke away from the hug and got my hand. I followed his lead to my bedroom and again, we sat there.

"I love you Dara."

He said. I wasn't prepared and I can't say it with the same feeling as I had a while ago. I'm not in the mood already.

"I love you too GD."

We stared at each other for as long as I can remember until his phone vibrates.

"Hello?"

He stepped out of the room probably to get reception.

"Yeah, we're on our way."

He hung up and came to the room while tucking his phone in the back pocket of his pants.

"That's my sister. It looks like we need to go."

I stood up, grabbed my bags and walked out of the room. I turned off the lights, unplugged all of the appliances and locked the
door. See you soon apartment. I'll be gone for a while.