UNLOVED.

22

"Goodevening po, Tita, Tito." I greeted.

"Oh, come on, son. Just call me Mom." Tita Athena.

"Mommy," saway ni Aeri.

"Ano ka ba naman Aeristell, hayaan mo na ang mommy mo." Si tito

"How's your day, love?" Aeri asked.

"Its fine. Did you study well, love?"

"Yeah, I actually had fun studying. Dad and mom are helping me when I can't understand the terms and topics."

"Good for you, I can't wait to hear your name with a title, Architect." And syempre hindi na rin ako makapaghintay na maging Castillo na ang surname mo.

After we eat I talked to Tita Athena to give her some updates while Tito Troy is distracting Aeri by tellimg some stories about Architecture.

After that, we went straight home. I showered and changed into my boxer shorts and nothing on top. I lay down on the bed and waited for Aeri to get done.

Pagkatapos niya magpalit ay nahiga na siya sa kama. I wrapped my arms around her.

"Love, do you want to settle down na?" I asked.

Her eyes are closed but when I asked her she opened her eyes tsaka tumingin sakin.

"We're settled now, Jacob." She answered.

"No, I mean, we'll make our own-"

"I'm ready, Jacob. Kung ano man ang nasa isip mo ngayon, gusto kong mangyari yun." She cut me off.

Napangiti ako. "Really?"

"I love you. And that is enough reason why I want to give my whole life to you, love." She whispered.

"I love you, more, love. I am really grateful because you are mine."  I whispered back.

Today is the big day. Finally! Sinakto ko talaga ang araw na hindi siya busy. Noong umaga nagpaalam lang ako sa kanya na may client meeting. Pero ang totoo ay pupunta ako sa venue para silipin iyon.

Si Ara at Mich ay umuwi kahapon at nagpatulong na rin ako sa kanila na samahan muna si Aeri hsnggang bago matapos ang hapon.

Nang makarating sa venue, naabutan ko doon si Elisha kasama ang mga pinsan ko. Nagulat rin ako nang makitang nandoon si Beatriz.

"I didn't know you're  coming." I said sabay bumeso sa kanya.

"I had to finish my works so I can get back here today because I don't want this men to be a loner." She laughed. Elisha glared at her.

"Kailan ka pa dito?" I asked.

"Just earlier. Dumiretso ako dito to see Elisha. Baka mag book na lang ako ng hotel room dito." Aniya. Tumango ako.

Beach resort kasi ito at pwedeng mag check in kasi may mga available na rooms. I chose this place because the view is so beautiful.

Nilibot ko ang paningin ko sa buong venue. Sa beachfront kami nag ayos. Mayroon ng parang wooden stage doon at may table na rin. Nilagyan lang nila ng bulaklak ang palibot doon.

Nakalagay na rin ang maliliit na candles sa buhanginan that will serve as a pathway later on. Mamaya na rin nila ilalagay ang rose petals dahil baka liparin ng hangin.

Umalis na ako doon para bumili ng red roses na favorite ni Aeri. Pagkatapos ay dinala ko na rin muna doon sa venue.

Nang dumating ang tanghali, I recieved a text from Mich and Aeri.