HOW MY MAN TREAT HIS GIRL
By eishcream
Marami ang naiinggit sa ’kin just because I have this loving, sweet, and gentleman boyfriend.
Sa totoo lang, kulang ang mga salitang ’yan para i-describe kung gaano ka-perfect boyfriend si Aeo.
Having him is like having the entire universe. I have nothing more to ask for.
“Baby, I’m so lucky.” He said while looking upon the stars.
Narito kami ngayon sa rooftop, talking about how our day went.
“Lucky of what, babe?” Lumapit siya sa’kin at pinag-pantay ang mga mukha namin.
“Lucky of having you,” mahina niyang bulong.
Those words gave me butterflies.
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It was 12 in the midnight, antok na ako pero kailangan ko pang tapusin ang PowerPoint presentation ko.
I continue typing and editing my presentation. Napahinto ako sa pagta-type nang biglang tumunog ang doorbell. Matamlay akong naglakad papalapit sa pinto.
Sumilip ako sa peephole, mas okay na ’yong sigurado ’no. Baka mamaya kapre, aswang, bampira, zombie, o ’di kaya mangkuku—
“Baby, open the door.” Sumigla ang kaninang tatamlay-tamlay kong katawan nang marinig ang boses niya, kaya pinagbuksan ko siya ng pinto.
Naka-suot siya ng black jacket, black jeans, at black cap. Parang holdupper. (Holdupper na g‘wapo)
“Anong ginagawa mo dito? Anong oras na ah?” Malamlam niya akong tinitigan at tsaka siya naglakad papasok ng bahay.
“Ilang beses kitang tinawagan, pero hindi mo sinasagot ang tawag ko. I asked your mom ’cause I’m worried; she said you’re busy doing your PowerPoint.” Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko upang tignan kung tumawag nga siya.
‘16 missed calls from Aeo’
Nahihiya akong tumingin sa kanya. “Sorry, baby.”
“Anong oras na, you should take your rest,” seryoso niyang sabi.
Inilabas niya ang laman ng paper bag, puro ‘yon pagkain mula sa Jollibee. Nagutom tuloy ako bigla.
“Come on babe, let’s eat.” Inaya niya ako papuntang lamesa. “P’wede ka nang matulog after nito, okay? Ako na ang bahalang tumapos ng PowerPoint mo.” He said while sipping on his coffee.
Tumango nalang ako dahil wala naman na akong magagawa. Kapag sinabi niya, sinabi niya.
“I love you, Reign.” He uttered “...you’re my queen; you deserved this kind of treatment.” Naramdaman ko ang pagdampi ng labi sa noo ko bago ako tuluyang makatulog.
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Paano ko nga ba nasabing perfect si boyfriend si Aeo?
He introduced me to his family.
I’m not seeking for his attention, kusa niya iyong ibinibigay.
He’s protective and territorial. Hindi siya komportableng may ibang lalaking umaaligid sa akin.
He is the guy that has full of efforts.
Nasa kan’ya rin lahat ng katangian ng isang Husband Material.
He loves my good qualities and accepts and embraces the bad without making me feel guilty for having flaws.
He is there for me when I need him.
He always consider me when making decisions.
He is growth-oriented.
He loves me so much to the point that when I asked him to take the moon for me, he would.
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‘Happy 3rd Anniversary, Reign!’
Basa ko sa nakasulat sa isang banner. Napalilibutan ako ngayon ng silver at gold balloons. Kita ko rin na naka-dikit sa dulo ng tali ng mga balloons ang mga pictures namin in the last 3 years.
Halos mapuno ng pagkain ang k‘warto ko. Papatayin niya ata ako sa sobrang busog.
“Baby.” Nagulat ako sa biglang pagsulpot ni Aeo.
“Ikaw gumawa nito?” he looks at me proudly.
Natawa nalang ako, kahit kailan talaga.
“I love you, Reign.” He gave a bouquet of roses “...you’re my queen, thanks for coming into my life, my majesty.”
’Di maalis ang ngiti sa labi ko noong araw na ’yon. Walang araw na hindi niya pinaramdam sa ’kin kung gaano ako ka-espesyal, kung gaano ako kahalaga, at kung paano niya ako ituring bilang reyna.
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A tear escape from my eyes as I look onto them. I still remember what he promised to me back then;
“I’ll treat you like a queen, Reign. I will protect you like a king does. I am your protector. I can be your shoulder to cry on. I can be your friend, your boyfriend, and your king at the same time, my majesty.”
My king doesn't know that he’s loving a wrong queen. That he is loving my twin sister instead of me.
That’s how my man treat his girl.
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