Unbind the Strings

Thirteen

"Bukas pa ang big day bakit ba ngayon ka nag hahabilin, ha?" Jay said.

"Kase 'di na ako makakaiyak bukas. I have my make-up on. I don't wanna ruin it, sayang bayad sa make-up artist." she said while flipping her hair.

We went home immediately and get ready for tomorrow's ceremony. We contacted Alonzo to come, hindi niya sinabi kay Gab na makakapunta siya. He said he'll be waiting for us outside the school. We also reserved a private restaurant and told them to set up some balloons and foods. 

"Santiago, Zyrine Gabrielle B." the host announced. "With highest honors." we clapped our hands and cheered loudly as Gab was walking down the red carpet. She looks stunning, inlove na naman ang dalawang boys nito.

Alonzo came and he brought a boquet of sunflowers, Gab's favorite. I was tearing up when she was holding her diploma. Sinalubong namin siya nung makita namin siyang pababa ng stage. She was running towards us and her eyes are tearing up as well.

"Congratulations!" I hugged her tight. She was crying when she looked at me.

"Kawawa naman make-up artist mo, nagsayang lang ng make-up." pambabara ni Kai.

"Shut up! I can't help but cry to see you guys here with me." she said, still crying.

"Congrats, babe." Alonzo hugged her from behind and gave him the flowers. Gab hugged her back and Alonzo was wiping her tears with his hands. 

"Magbibigay na nga lang ng bulaklak, 'yung lapitin pa ng bubuyog." Kai said, crossing his arms.

"Wala ka lang maibigay, eh!" I teased him. 

We took a lot of pictures together. We told Gab we reserved a restaurant for her but she didn't know about the surprise. We told her relatives to come and celebrate with us as well. Nauna na don 'yung parents ni Gab.

"What's your graduation gift, babe?" Gab said while clinging into Alonzo's arms. 

"It's inside the car." Alonzo said before glancing at Gab.

"Hala! Ang dami pa namang patong ng suot ko ngayon." Gab said, looking frustrated.

"Gaga! Bastos ka. Behave lang sa car, Alonzo ah. Ayoko pa maging ninang." I warned them.

"Huwag ka ngang KJ! Hayaan mo sa graduation mo, ako mag bobook ng hotel niyo ni Jay." she said back. Gaga talaga 'to.

"Bakit, Cali? Naiinggit ka? May car din naman ako. We can even do it outside the car if you want." he smirked. 

"Dugyot niyo! Tara na!" I told them. Nag solo sila Alonzo at Gab sa sasakyan. Hindi nakapagdala si Kai ng sasakyan kaya sa'min muna sila nakisabay ni Jay.

"Mag byahe nalang kayo, pre. Sagabal kayo eh." sabi ni Jay sa dalawang lalaki. Agad namang punasok ang dalawang bugok sa sasakyan at wala na siyang nagawa.

We arrived at the restaurant and sinabihan ko si Alonzo na mag palate muna kahit ilang minutes para masindihan namin ang cake at mag abang sa pagpasok nila. I texted Alonzo to enter the room quietly. We heard them talking kasi nasa likod lang kami ng pinto.

"Babe! Ano 'to, ha? 'Di pa ako ready. Hindi mo naman ako sinabihan sana nakapag sha-" pinatahimik siya ni Alonzo pero tuloy parin siya sa pagdaldal.

"Akala ko lolom lang, bakit may pa ganito ha? Dapat sa kwarto, bakit sa restaurant? Wild ka ha." Gab was teasing him. Alonzo was laughing softly. They slowly entered the room and opened the lights.

"Ay punye-Ma! Pa! Ano ginagawa niyo rito?" she chuckled awkwardly and smiled.

"Congratulations, Gab!" we shouted. 

"Hehe thank you po sainyong lahat!" she smiled. Hinigit niya si Alonzo at bumulong pero rinig parin namin, "Beket hende me senebe ne meremeng tee pele dete hehe." she said while smiling.

"Kaya nga surprise eh! Gulat ka 'no?" I asked her.

"Mas nagulat siguro sila Mama sa mga pinagsasabi ko, jusko." she massaged her forehead.

"Open bahay namin para sa'yo!" I teased her, sticking my tongue out.

We ate and enjoyed the gathering tonight. Ang saya kasi magkakasama parin kaming lahat. These are the moments that I will forever treasure. 

"Gab, una na kami, ha? Pinapauwi na si Cali eh. I have to drive her home pa." paalam ni Jay sakanya.

"Yes sure! Thank you guys so much for coming and making this day memorable for me." she smiled sweetly. "Umuwi na kayo, may gagawin pa kami ni Alonzo." she pushed us away.

"Leche ka, 'wag kang bibigay sa temptation, ha? Pikit ka nalang!" I said.

"Jay, iuwi mo na 'yan. Panira ng moment eh."

"Ayoko pa maging ninang!" I shouted.

"So? Andyan naman si Ninong Jay! Bleh!" binato ko siya ng lobo at tuluyan ng umalis.

We went inside his car and he drove me home. He was holding my hand the whole time. 

"Don't give up on me, ha?" he said while glancing at me. I smiled and nodded slowly.

He stopped the car and opened the door for me.

"Thank you for dropping me off." I smiled.

I went outside and he said, "Pasok ka na sa loob. See you tomorrow."

"Jay..." I called him. He raised his brows, looking at me.

"Ingat ka sa pag dadrive... " hindi ko masabi 'yung gusto kong sabihin.

"Yes po. Pasok ka na, antayin kita makapasok." he said while his hands are in his pocket. 

"Hug." I spread my arms waiting for him to hug me.

"Aba, anong meron bakit nag lalambing ang Cali?" he said while stepping closer.

"Hindi ka ba pwedeng lambingin ng girlfriend mo?" his jaw dropped, mukhang 'di makapaniwala sa sinabi ko.

"I love you." I said before stepping inside the house.

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