Trapped with the Cactus-Lover

Chapter 43

Samantha

I'm smiling widely as my betrothed is walking slowly. Taking her time in walking on the aisle. Tita Olive and Grandpa is walking beside her. Samantalang ako ay nakatayo na dito sa altar kasama sina Mommy at Daddy.

Finally, the long wait is over!

It's true that things come to those who wait.

After chasing her, here we are finally tying the knots. There's more to come. I know.

After she chose the left door with me, we both agreed to take our time to get to know each other before settling. Saka para maging okay din yung relationship nila ng Mama nya.

Imagine two years na bangayan, asaran, batuhan ng kung ano-ano. Life has never been happier with Terry. Kahit siguro sinasapak nya na ako, sweet pa din. Pero good thing that she refrain on hurting me physically intentionally. Well, syempre may times pa din na nagkakapasa ako. Pero ibang dahilan naman.

I'm starting my internship too as she is already working under Van's supervision. Magka officemate nga sila ni Corinne at parehong naka assign sa iisang branch.

Just a month ago, she surprised me with her proposal. That she's finally ready to take a chance of lifetime with me.

We have carefully plan everything together. Mula sa motif ng event, yung entourage, yung gusto namin na flowers, style of the wedding and whatnot.

She's being too open to tell me what she wants and she's not. Kaya naman bawas na din lahat ng drama at issues nya. May times na sinusumpong pa din sya ng insecurities nya, pero after all we've been through? Sobrang light na lang.

I just found out that she just want me to listen to her rants without contradicting her thoughts. She just need an ice cream or anything sweets. Kaya naman naging necessity na yung tsokalate at kahit anong sweets na maging laman ng kotse at bag ko sa araw-araw.

Van's right. Terry just needs an 'alay' for her bad mood.

"Hoy, anong nakakatawa?" Masungit na tanong nito na kulang na lang ay ihampas sakin yung bouquet ng roses na hawak nya.

"Those." Itinuro ko yung hawak nyang  bulaklak. "Parang mas bagay sayo talaga yung sampaguita, Terry."

Inambahan ako nito ng suntok kaya naman natawa na lang ako. Mukhang nagets nya din kasi.

Alam nyo yung usual na nilalagyan ng Sampaguita?

"Ang sama talaga ng ugali mo, Sam."

Inilahad ko yung kamay ko na inabot nito. I kissed her Mom in the cheek pati si Grandpa. Niyakap naman din ng mga ito si Terry na para bang inaabot na sa akin.

"Baby.."

Tahimik lang si Terry na nakikinig sa seremonyas. Halatang seryoso ito.

"Pinalitan ko yung desserts natin." Mahinang bulong ko dito.

"Hindi ka ba titigil, Sam? Naiinis na ko sayo." She lowly hissed under her breath. Pareho kaming nakangiti na para bang hindi nagtatalo.

"Guess what, dali!"

"Ano?"

"Hulaan mo nga." I encouraged her.

"Naked Sam?" Inosenteng panghuhula nito. Natawa tuloy ako ng malakas. Tapos lahat Nag.ssshh as if telling me to keep my silence habang nagseseremonyas.

Shit! Nakakahiya! 

"Try harder, Terry."

"Pahiya onti? Bukas bawi?"