The Eye of the Varsity

CHAPTER 22

"Happy birthday, Claire!"

Napahawak ako sa dibdib dahil sa gulat pagkabukas ko ng isang VIP room.

I thought it's only a simple dinner with them. They are all here, including the family of Asher.

I pouted, "Sino may pasimuno? Nakakagulat kayo."

Sabay-sabay silang nagtawanan at tinuro si Asher.

Lumapit siya sa akin na may dalang minimalistic cake, "Happy birthday, baby. Make a wish."

I smiled at him and closed my eyes.

I wish to have a peaceful and stronger life in the upcoming years, and he will stay until we've reached our final descend.

Hinipan ko na ang kandila at nagpalakpakan na silang lahat.

Niyakap ko siya, "Thank you."

He kissed me on my forehead, "As always, I love you very much."

2 months had passed since the accident we encountered but I still haven't seen who shot him. I have a strong feeling that I've met that certain person.

"Let's eat, everyone!" I said with glee.

Asher gestured me to the vacant table at umupo siya sa aking harapan.

He made me see things that a woman should have.

He wiggled his eyebrows, "Surprised?"

I smiled, staring at him, "Of course I am surprised. Ang dami mong alam, ano?"

Hinawakan niya ang aking kamay, "You deserve it all."

"I'm hungry, feed me," I pouted at him.

I was only throwing some jokes at him...but he took it in another way.

Napakunot noo siya, "Are you seducing me, young lady?"

"What the hell, Asher!" I slapped his arm. "Ang sabi ko, feed me with a food. Ikaw talaga kung ano-ano ang iniisip mo."

"Puwede rin naman mamaya, mauuna tayong lumabas dito..." he paused, winking at me. "Tapos punta tayo sa malapit na h—"

I slapped his arm, again. Ang daldal.

Ang daming naging ganap sa aking birthday, may mga laro na inihanda si Marie at hindi mawawala ang mga mensahe nila sa 'kin.

Biglang tumayo si Asher at inabot 'yung microphone, "I think me and my girlfriend shall go somewhere special. Thank you everyone for coming and spending your time with us. Marie will accompany all of you here, enjoy the rest of the night."

Nagulat naman ako sa sinabi niya at hinawakan niya ang kamay ko para tumayo.

Nagpaalam na rin kaming dalawa sa kanilang lahat.

Saan na naman ba kami pupunta?

"Where are we going?" Tanong ko habang nasa loob ng kotse niya na kami.

He kissed my cheeks, "Secret."

Nakatingin lang ako sa kaniya habang nagmamaneho siya.

Pagkatapos ng ilang minuto, nakarating kami sa isang highest view na makikita ang citylights.

Nilibot ko ang aking paningin, kami lang pala ang tao rito.