It's You

Chapter 8

"I'll just drink medicine na lang Babe." She said and gave me a reassuring smile.

"Yes Baby, but first, eat your food muna. I prepared breakfast in bed." And I showed her the bed tray. I witnessed how a smile formed into her face. I reached for the bouquet of flowers and hid it on my back. "And Baby, I hope this can make you feel better. Flowers for my beautiful girlfriend." I slowly revealed the bouquet and I saw happiness in her eyes.

Bea held the flowers and immediately pulled me for a hug. "Thank you for this, Babe."

"My pleasure, Baby." And broke our hug.

I directly called the in-house resto to deliver a congee in our room. She needed to eat something warm, since I only got dry foods earlier. While waiting for the congee, I fixed our bed first and let Bea recline on the headboard. I put the bed tray on top of her and hurriedly got my kit to prepare her medicine. After a few minutes, the congee arrived.

I started stirring the congee, scooped a spoonful then blew. "Say ah, Baby." Bea opened her mouth and fed her the food.

"Babe, I can do it naman." She said after swallowing the congee.

"No Baby, it is my duty to take good care of my girlfriend. I am Nurse Thirdy today." I said then wink. I sliced a portion of bacon and egg and combined it to congee.

"It taste good, Babe." She gave me a small smile. I nibbled the pancakes as she wants me to eat, too. How thoughtful of you, Beatriz.

It took some time for us to finish our food. Then I handed her the medicine that she needs to take and command her to rest. "But Babe, I am feeling better na. I need to pack my things pa for my flight tomorrow." She said on her malambing voice.

"Baby wag na makulit. Magpahinga ka muna. Then, we will just pack your things this afternoon na lang. I'll help you naman so don't you worry." She pouted and I saw her shoulders dropped. "Okay Baby, let's watch movie na lang para hindi ka ma-bored." Her eyes brighten as I turned the television on. I searched for movie channels and I stopped when I caught one that was just about to start. "Do you want to watch this one, Babe?" She just nodded and leaned her head on my chest then I started caressing her hair.

We were just watching the movie in comfortable silence. I always caught Bea glancing at me and she would either smile or hug me tighter. I sometimes kiss her forehead or hold her hand and press it lightly. It was in the end when she spoke a line from the movie. "Life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences, but rather, it's a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite sublime plan." I smiled at her as she was saying those words. "Do you believe in that Babe?" She asked me and I slowly nodded.

"Yes, Baby. I believe things are happening for a reason and that there are fortunate accidents in life. And I am glad, you spilled the coffee on me." We both laughed on my statement.

"Serendipity." Bea and I whispered.

She looked at me with a small smile on her face. "Just like our story. Accidental love but eventually, our paths will separate, too."

I pulled her for a hug. "I will prove to you that this is not just fate or destiny Baby. We'll work on this together, okay?" She just looked at me and nodded. I smiled and stole a kiss on her lips.

"Babe," she covered her mouth and said. "Wag mo ko ikiss sa lips Babe, baka mahawa ka."

I removed her hands and stole more and more kisses. "I don't care Baby, basta gusto kita ikiss." Wala na syang nagawa at hinayaan na lang akong halikan sya.

The rest of the day went well. Bea's body temperature became normal and she looked better. I volunteered to fix and pack her things so that she can relax and rest.

I cancelled the surprise dinner date that I arranged in one of the restaurant here in Coron, it's better for her kasi to stay na lang in our room para maiwasan ang mabinat sya. So instead, I set up a candle light dinner at the balcony while she was sleeping. I just ordered crab meat soup, shrimp tempura and fish steak for our food.

I turned off all the lights in our room while waiting for her to wake up. Napahimbing ata ang tulog nya because of the medicine. That was past 7 in the evening when I heard her, "Babe... Babe? Where are you? Bakit nakaoff lahat ng lights?"

I turned on the bedside lamp and kissed her forehead. "I'm here Baby."

"Anong meron Babe?" She asked as I help her to get up on bed. I just gave her a smile and walked hand in hand to the balcony.

"Surprise Baby." I said as I showed her the set up table.

"Babe? Bakit nag abala ka pa?" She asked as I pulled the chair for her.

"I just want to have a dinner date with my girlfriend. Last dinner na natin together here in Coron and I want to make it special." I said sabay wink.

"Ang ganda ng set-up Babe. Pero yung date mo naman mukhang ewan. Look at me, I'm just wearing a white shirt tapos hindi pa naliligo." She protested at nakapout pa. Ang cute ng Baby ko.

I let out a soft laugh, "Baby, kahit wala ka pang ligo, kahit naka shirt ka lang, okay lang yun. Your messy bun hair makes you more appealing. You are naturally beautiful Baby." I saw her blushed, "And you know what's important?" I reached for her hand and pressed it lightly. "Ikaw Baby. The mere fact that I am spending this simple yet special dinner with you, masaya na ko." And I gently kissed her hands. Bea just showed me her sweetest smile and her eyes says it all, she was indeed happy.

I played a LANY song, and Bea started giggling. "Are you gonna sing for me Babe?" I shook my head and stood up.

Ain't never felt this way
Can't get enough so stay with me
It's not like we got big plans
Let's drive around town holding hands

"Pwede ko bang maisayaw ang maganda kong girlfriend?" I offered my hand to her, naiiling syang tinanggap to.

And you need to know
You're the only one, alright alright
And you need to know
That you keep me up all night, all night

I put her arms around my nape and my hands on her waist, and slowly swaying to the music. Bea and I singalong the chorus while hugging each other.

Oh, my heart hurts so good
I love you, babe, so bad, so bad
Oh, oh my heart hurts so good
I love you, babe, so bad, so bad

"I love you, Babe." I whispered to her ear.

She glanced at me with smile on her face, "I love you, too."