Samantha
Kakauwi ko lang galing New York kagabi, humihikab pa ako pababa, Sabado ngayon pero bakit ang aga ko yata nagising? Tumingin ako sa wall clock dito sa sala, just above our little fireplace and flat TV, 7AM. Wow! That early? I couldn't go back to sleep so i just went down. Wait, it's odd. Where's Mary and Ms. Lao? "Mary?" I try calling. At walang sumasagot.
Nagpunta ako sa dining, tahimik din, wala rin tao. Did they go on vacation? Bakit hindi ko ata alam? I'm sure mom is still upstairs-
Nahulog ang cookie na nasa kamay ko pagikot ko at makita si Doctor Henry Lee. Why is he so fucking gorgeous with that bed hair, white thin shirt, and oh that sweatpants! Behave, Sam! My jaw literally dropped. Sanay naman na ako paminsan na nandito siya, pero nagugulat parin ako pag nakikita ko siya. He is so damn gorgeous and hot! Every woman will drool and every woman will want to take him- i shook my head. Goodness! I said behave Sam!
My mother is so lucky to- i stop my thoughts when he softly chuckles. That was priceless, every move of this man will be the death of me.
"Your cookie fell." He says smiling.
Lumapit ito para kunin ung cookie sa sahig. "But this is dirty now. You cannot eat this one. Morning by the way." He adds, opening the fridge.
Speak Sam! "Uh... Yeah. Dirty." Ano?! "I mean... Morning to you too. Yeah." I feel like an idiot. Yumuko na lang ako.
He is a taiwanese guy, half korean. He's been living here in Baguio for more than ten years, pero di parin siya marunong magtagalog, Mom said he never learned it. Nakakaintindi lang siya pero no speaking. He is so fucking gorgeous i cannot get it out of my head!
Kinuha niya ang fresh milk sa ref at naglagay sa dalawang baso. He sits across me dito sa bar counter, he hands me the one glass of milk. "Thank you! Is mom... still sleeping?" Why did i even ask?
He takes a sip first. "Yeah."
Short answer. Should i give it a go again?
"How's school by the way? You're graduating next year right? She must be very proud. You took business course, right?"
He knows that already. I just nod smiling. Pakiramdam ko pulang pula na yung pisngi ko. Myghad! He affects me so much!
"That's good, So you can continue your father's legacy. But, is that what you want? I mean, your passion, what makes you happy."
His smile is weakening me. It's dangerous, I am falling. "No. I want to cook and join the music industry, but mom never let me." I am so honest with him, para akong na-hypnotized ng tingin niya. I chuckle and look down, naramdaman ko yung hiya ko.
"Well, after you graduate, you can take that course too, you're old enough to decide. Being a chef is a profession too, who knows, you might be better than Gordon Ramsay. Music industry is not bad too."
Natawa naman ako doon, It was a good laugh. And his laugh is my favorite melody. How i wish i can hear it more.
We often have these kind of weekend mornings. I mean, i always see him here in our house during saturdays and sundays, and during weekdays at school or mom just go to his hospital. I hate the sight of him with Mom. I still can't accept the fact that they are dating.
"Yeah, Maybe. But mom will not support it. That's why i just continue this business course. I also want to continue dad's company, anyway." I stand up putting the glass on the sink. "But thanks for the encouragement, Doctor Lee."
He smiles again. He will really be the death of me.
"I already told you, just Henry, Sam."
Oh ghad, now he calls me! I am dead!
