Huntress

Chapter 40: More Than This

Chapter 40: More Than This

“You’re more beautiful tonight.” Pero hindi yun ang narinig ko sa kanya. He just simply smiled and led me to my chair. God, why my heart was badly hammering? It’s like our first dinner date.

Only the two of us tonight.

“Let’s eat.”Naiilang pa rin ako sa nasabi ko kanina sa beach. Baka magtanong siya bakit ko nasabi yun. Humihina na ang ulan. Tinanggal nya yung eyeglasses nya, then sinimulang maglagay ng champagne sa stemglass at ii-slice yung roasted beef.

I found myself staring in his eyes. How I was so happy tonight. A candle-light dinner that I will never forget. A chance to be with the person I love the most.

“Cheers!” itinaas nya yung champagne nya. Why champagne? For celebration lang ang drinks na yun.

“Cheers for the two of us. Ngayon lang ulit kasi tayo nagkaroon ng time na magkasama after so many years.” Tss.. Why don’t you just tell na sine-celebrate mo lang talaga ang anniversary nyo ni Chanel. Why you are using me as a mere excuse then.

“Okay lang bang bukas na tayo umuwe? Pinagsabihan kasi ako ni Manang na delikado—“

“I know. She told me.” I smirked. I just chewed, sliced and chewed. Somehow, his dish was undeniably mouthwatering, flavorful and very Italian-like. Para na rin kaming nag-dinner sa 5-star hotel.

“Are you mad on me?”

“No, I’m not.” Yes, I am! I’m jealous! I’m fvckin jealous! You dork! Can’t you feel it?!

“You’re speechless. Mas nasanay na yata kong sinusungitan mo ko.” Napahinto ako sa pag-iislice.

“Do you know how sharp this knife?” itinaas ko yung knife kong pinang-slice sa beef. Nag-shine pa to sa candlelight. I’m gettin mad..

“Hey.. hey.. Not that one.. Hindi na pagamamsungit yan ha. Drop it down.”

“I’m just asking how sharp this one.” I smiled. I’m getting insane.. Kung ibang tao lang siya baka kanina ko pa naibato tong knife sa sobrang inis.

“Nice dish.” I finished my food.

“Kala ko hindi mo nagustuhan.” Tumayo na si Khalil at may nilabas dun sa drawer ng isa pang small table. An ipod? He played a song.

**MORE THAN THIS by One Direction*** (click youtube link -->> )

♫I'm broken Do you hear me..

I'm blinded..

Cause you are everything..

I see I'm dancing,

alone I'm praying

That your heart will just turn around♫

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“What was that for?” I asked him. He motionedlike a prince asking for the princess’hand. To dance?

“Shall we dance my princess?” I was dumbfounded.’ Shall we dance my princess?’ ugh.. He did call me ‘princess’ again. His brown eyes keep staring mine.. He knelt in front of me, still asking for my hand..