"Hay naku..." Aika shook her head as she took a bite of her food.
"Would you like to look at Patty's childhood pictures, Lola?" Aika offered as they all sat in the living room after dinner.
"Oo naman!" Lola Agnes grinned.
"Hindi yung childhood pictures please..." Tricia whined.
"Patty was really cute when she was younger..." Atty Leni chuckled as she handed Lola Agnes the album.
"Ito ang aking embarrassing history..." Tricia buried her hands in her head.
"I beg to differ. You were cute then...and still are." Jayden assured Tricia with a smile.
"Apo was a little chubby when he was younger too..." Lola Agnes shared.
"Talaga? I wouldn't have guessed by looking at Jayden now..." Atty Leni was surprised.
"I started Muay Thai as a way to lose weight and ended up falling in love with it..." Jayden explained.
"Either way, both of you look great now..." Aika gave the couple a thumbs up.
"Where's the beloved paborito? Jillian ang pangalan niya ba?" Lola Agnes wondered.
"Opo pero late na siya...she should be reaching soon..." Atty Leni nodded.
"Sorry I'm late!" The main door flew open to a panting Jill.
"Jill..." Atty Leni looked at her youngest.
"Ah right...Nice to meet you po. Ako po si bunso, Jillian." Jill greeted Lola Agnes respectfully.
"I've heard a lot about you. Ang paborito, tama ba?" Lola Agnes grinned.
"Opo, ako ang paborito." Jill nodded, making the entire house burst out into laughter.
"Paborito things..." Aika and Tricia exchanged looks and shook their heads.
"The only child in me can't relate." Jayden loved that the sisters were so close.
"Says the paborito of all the Titas at the market." Tricia retorted.
"Pero ikaw ang aking paboritong customer." Lola Agnes held Tricia's hand.
"And you're my paborito too. I know no one else." Jayden added.
"I think I know why you're the number 1 grandson-in-law material at the market, Kuya..." Jill crossed her arms.
"I'll walk you and Lola down to the carpark." Tricia grabbed her phone as Jayden and Lola Agnes were about to leave.
"Thank your family for the hospitality for us again, Tricia. I had such a good time. Leni, Aika and Jill are as precious as you. I can see why you're such a sweet and loving girl, Tricia." Lola Agnes praised as Tricia helped her into the car.
"Maraming salamat, Lola." Tricia smiled gratefully.
"Did I do well tonight?" Jayden looked at Tricia.
"Very well." Tricia held Jayden's hand.
"Your family is amazing, I hope I matched up to what your family would have expected in your partner..." Jayden wasn't sure if he was 'up to standard'.
"Nonsense, they love you. Don't doubt my judgement, Mr Rivera." Tricia pouted.
"Oops, my bad. Sorry, Ms Robredo. I take that back." Jayden chuckled as he wrapped his hands around Tricia's waist for a hug.
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Light in the Dark
RomanceTo Tricia, Detective Jayden Rivera was a little too reckless and aloof for her liking. Yet Tricia couldn't help but pay attention to him every time Jayden appeared before her. To Jayden, Dr Tricia Robredo was a little too warm-hearted and emotional...
Chapter 18: Bonds
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