Someday
Katahimikan ang namayani saaming dalawa. We were halfway on our destination. Hanggang ngayon ay namamangha pa rin ako sa klase ng buhay na tinatahak niya. I can still clearly remember that we ride a taxi back then when we want to go on a date. And now, I'm inside of his Silverado.
Guess, this is one of his cars dahil iba ito sa dala niya dati.
Napaharap ako sakaniya nang inihinto niya na ang makina ng sasakyan sa tapat ng bahay namin.
"Thanks for the ride." Wika ko.
"Hmm.." Tanging tugon niya at bahagyang tumango. Awkwardness filled the air. Goodness.
"Uhh.." Napanguso ako at tarantang inalis ang seatbelt. I was about to open the door when his words shut me.
"I want to formally meet your parents, Tria." Nalaglag ang panga ko at nilingon ko siya.
"Agad?" I'm not dumb, neither does he. Nasabi ko sakaniya kanina kung gaano kagalit ang mga magulang ko sa pamilya nila ngayon. Damn it. I don't want another war.
Years ago, nalaman nila ang lahat ng kinalaman ni Alexa kay kuya. They almost filed a case against her but I told them to stop. I just don't want to have a connection with them anymore. Kung ipinagpatuloy ang kaso ay baka nanatili ako ng medyo matagal sa Pilipinas bago nakaalis.
"Of course. If you are telling me to keep this a secret first, I'm sorry to break it to you, baby. I don't want to. You are not my secret. And you are someone to be proud of, not to be hidden in the dark."
Napanguso ako sa sinabi niya. I'm hiding the ghost of smile on my lips. Damn this man. Why are you making things complicated for me? Stop, Alec. Ayokong mauna ang honeymoon sa kasal.
I bit my lip with that thought. Goodness, Demetria! Get your shit together and live your life! Ano-ano na ang iniisip ko. Masama ito.
"Hmm. I know. And thank you for that tho. But, we don't need to rush everything. Hindi mo ko isesekreto, it's just that... we will slow it down. Slow everything down. 'Wag tayong magpadalos dalos. Time will come, and everything would go back to their places and peace will bloom. Give me time to lessen the cold in their heart, Alec." Natahimik siya sa sinabi ko.
I know he's not a hundred percent agree with it. Years ago, ako ang mahilig magpadalos dalos ng mga bagay. I guess the tables were now turned.
I heaved a sigh. Kinuha ko ang mga kamay niya. I sensed his arm muscles contract with my touch. Oh, what I'd give for my effects on him.
"Alec... please? And after this I promise, magiging madali na ang lahat. We need a time. Paunti-unti kong sasabihin sakanila ang lahat. I'm not scared, if that's what you are up to. I'm never scared when it comes to us, Alec." Wika ko at umiling. Marahan kong hinaplos ang braso niya. Pumikit siya ng mariin at suminghap.
"Okay. We'll buy our time. Okay, baby. I'll compromise. For us." Napangiti ako at niyakap siya. Anything for my man, I'll risk everything. Everything.
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Pagkapasok ko ay parang may lindol na dumaan sa puso ko. Malakas ang pagkabog nito nang makita sina Jameson, mommy at daddy at Sir Elmer sa dining area. My parents were smiling at me widely while Jameson is looking at me intently.
"Come in, princess. Have a seat." Napakunot ang noo ko at nagpatianod nalang. Umupo ako sa tabi ni Sir. Kaharap ko si Jameson at nakatingin lang siya sa'kin ng taimtim.
Mom smiled and spoke. "I always know, you two would definitely end up together. Gosh, you two look good." She sincerely said.
"What?" I silently asked. That question was for myself but my mom creased her forehead a little when she noticed my reaction.
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Blinded
General Fiction(Completed 01312017) For the past years, she lived her life in the cold darkness keeping herself from the danger and cruelty of the light. Along her journey, she'll met a very persuasive and playful man who played with her using the piano piece of h...
