Rod's POV
It's been several days and today we're going to celebrate Lizzy's birthday. Gab and I planned about this. In fact, kahapon ko pa siya hindi masyadong kinakausap. Everytime she ask me, I only answer yes, maybe, noted, okay and so on basta one word lang to be specific. Well, sigurado ako nanibago siya.
She's smart kaya alam kong iisipin niya na pakana ko lang ito so I've decided na sabihin nalang na I need to go back to Manila and promised her na babalik ako kinaumagahan to celebrate her birthday. She agreed naman, ni hindi niya nga ako pinigilan eh but still kita pa din yung disappointment niya.
I am now heading to her room para magpaalam. I need to do this para maniwala siya noh. I also call Gab, sabi niya malapit na daw siya sa bayan so I need to go there na kasi nakakahiya naman kung maghihintay pa siya.
As I open the door, I saw her tying her shoelace so I walk towards her, kneel down and insist na ako nalang ang gagawa non.
Imee: Sabi mo kagabi maaga kang aalis so why are you still here?
I didn't speak, I just grab the pair of her shoes at isinuot ko ito sa kanya.
Imee: Love?
Rod: Why?
Imee: Promise me paggising ko bukas nandito ka na ha?
Rod: Promise, love (look at Imee then smile)
Imee: Pagdating mo sa Manila, tawagan mo ako agad ha?
When Lizzy tell those words, I stood up and smile. I kissed her forehead and held her face closer to mine.
Rod: Noted, love.
Imee: Kung hindi mo ako ma-contact, send a message nalang para matanggap ko agad as soon as magkaroon ng signal ha?
Rod: Opo.
She smile downward and hug me tight kaya natawa nalang ako ng palihim.
Imee: So paano yan? Hindi mo manlang ba ako ihahatid bago ka umalis?
Rod: Sorry love pero hindi eh. Don't worry, babawi ako bukas.
Imee: Okay.
While she's hugging me, I secretly get my phone inside my pocket. I immediately open my camera and as soon as I captured, she suddenly pulled out from the hug and speak up.
Imee: Ano ba! Love naman eh. What was that for?(Frown)
Rod: Documentation (chuckled)
Imee: For what?!
Rod: I wanna show your friends lang kung gaano ka ka-clingy whenever tayong dalawa lang ang magkasama.
After telling those words, napabuntong hininga siya at kasabay nito ang pagsalubong ng dalawang kilay niya. To be honest, she's so cute but I'm a bit nervous at the same time.
Imee: Delete it, love!
Rod: No.
Imee: Let me see garud, bilis (said that in a very calm way)
Rod: Okay, wait.
I open photos and show the picture to Lizzy. Hayst! Kaasar naman, blurred pa! Pero okay na din, halata pa din namang nakayap siya sa akin eh. This time, she smile and was about to get my phone pero buti nalang nailayo ko agad.
Imee: Patingin lang!
Rod: Love, nakikita mo naman eh tsaka ang sabi mo patingin lang diba? Hindi mo naman sinabi na "give me your phone, titignan ko lang" (then laugh)
Imee: Tsk! Okay, give me your phone, titignan ko lang.
Rod: Sorry love pero alam ko na yang gagawin mo. I'm sure your gonna delete it.
Imee: Hmpft! Wag mong ipo-post yan, Roderick ha.
Rod: Okay, I'll add this nalang on my story.
Imee: Noooo.
Rod: Yeeeessss.
Imee: Tsk! Bahala ka jan besides hindi naman halata eh. Blurry naman (then laugh)
Rod: Kahit na.
I didn't tell her na halata pa ding nakayakap siya sa akin para hindi niya ipagpilitan na i-delete ko pa ito HAHAHAH. Our conversation goes on and I observe na she became clingy na simula nung naging kami. Yes, masungit pa din naman siya pero hindi na kagaya ng dati. She really love hugs everytime kaming dalawa lang ang magkasama and I admit, everytime ginagawa niya yun? I feel home and loved. Ramdam ko din na naging priority na niya ako especially when she decided not go to work just to spend time with me.
Oo, inaamin ko mahirap siyang ligawan. It took me years pero ngayon kapag naaalala ko ang mga yun, napapangiti nalang ako kasi ito ang naging kapalit. Yung dating hirap? Napalitan ng walang kapantay na saya.
As we went out of her room, we saw Sam and Stephen. I guess, susunduin nila si Imee at nasabi ko na din sa kanila ang plano ko. Her friends are very supportive. Madali silang pakiusapan and because of that I'm really grateful kasi sila ang naging kaibigan ng mahal ko.
Before leaving I gave her a cheek kiss which made Sam and Stephen kilig while si Lizzy naman mukhang nainis because she rolled her eyes and shook her head.
While driving papunta sa bayan, I keep on calling Gab pero hindi naman niya ito sinasagot so I've decided to stop the car muna and send him a message.
To Dr. Del Valle (Gali😒):
Hey Gab, I'm on my way. Wait for me infront of the municipal hall.
✅Message Sent.
As I send that message, I immediately turn off my phone, look at the side mirror at agad na nagmaneho paalis.
While driving, I can see his car na kahit medyo malayo pa ako. "Tignan mo 'to, nandito na pala hindi man lang nagreply. Kaya siguro hindi nagkakaroon ng girlfriend 'to kasi hindi marunong magreply (then laugh)"
As I stop my car infront of his car, I saw him went out so I did the same.
Gab: Hi Rod (then remove his shades)
Rod: (nodded) Kanina ka pa?
Gab: Hindi naman, we just arrive ten minutes ago.
Rod: We? Ba-Bakit? Sinong kasama mo?
Gab was about to speak but I was shock when Tita Maddison walk towards me. She's smiling so I did the same. After a second, sumunod na din si Tito Edward. Loko 'tong si Gab, hindi man lang nagsabi na kasama pala niya sila Tito at Tita.
Rod: Tita, Tito, nice to see you again po (smile and gave a cheek kiss to Maddison)
Maddison: Hello, iho.
Edward: Maganda din pala dito. No wonder Lizzy choose to stay here (then smile)
Rod: Maganda po talaga dito Tito especially when you saw the place where Lizzy and her team conduct Medical Mission? You'll blown away because of the view.
Edward: Maganda pala eh bakit niyo sinisira? Bakit dito kayo nagpapatayo ng Trails?
When Tito Edward ask me, napalunok ako agad at biglang kinabahan. Even Gab's smile slowly disappear while si Tita Maddison naman nakatingin lang sa akin and as if she's waiting for my answer.
Edward: May nasabi pa si Lizzy dati eh, sabi niya kaya daw sila nagconduct ng Medical Mission dito kasi your ongoing project affects every resident's health here.
Gab look down and crossed his arms. After a second he whispered "Sumagot ka, Architect". That was loud enough para kaming dalawa lang ang makarinig so I sigh and was about to speak but Tito Edward speak up again.
Edward: Just kidding, Architect Laurel (chuckled)
Maddison: Masanay ka na dito, iho (laugh and hold Edward's arm) Don't worry, it's nothing. Pinapakaba ka lang nito, right hon?
Edward: Yah, eh kasi naman you look nervous. Don't be, Architect. Saka ka na kabahan kapag may ginawa ka ulit na dahilan para umiyak yung prinsesa ko.
As soon as Tito Edward told me na nagbibiro lang siya, nawala ng kaunti yung kaba ko. I was about to speak but I was surprise cuz Bella speak up habang buhat siya ni Kuya Anthony. I got confuse kaya nilingon ko ng kaunti ang likod ng sasakyan ni Gab and there, I saw 2 cars.
Isabella: DaddyLo I heard that. I thought I'm your only princess. Why I heard Tita Pretty's name and sabi mo princess mo po siya? What about me? Not anymore na? (Frown)
Oh she's so cute! I'm sure when Lizzy saw Bella later, sobrang saya non. To be honest, I can't wait to see Lizzy saw her family again. Thanks to Gab, pero medyo may inis ako ha! Hindi man lang nagsabi eh.
Our conversation goes on. We also had meryenda because I heard Bella, sabi niya gutom na siya kaya nagmeryenda muna kami bago pumunta sa resort.
Imee's POV
I am now sitting here kasama sila Sam. Wala din masyadong tao ngayon. In fact, isang matanda nga lang ang nagpacheck-up sa akin eh. Baka ganto na nga talaga, higit isang buwan na kasi kami dito and I'm sure they already ask everything about their concerns.
I'm bored right now. I keep on checking my phone from time to time kasi it's already quarter to twelve pero hanggang ngayon hindi pa nagpaparamdam yung lalaking yun. "Nasa Manila na kaya yun? Naglunch na kaya siya? Oh baka naman naiinis kasi na-traffic? Tawagan ko kaya si Tita Emilia? Ayy wag na baka mamaya kung ano pang isipin niya. Baka mag-alala pa (in her mind)" I just sigh deeply and grab my phone again.
After a second, I was shock coz Sam snapped her fingers and that made Stephen laugh to death. Jusko! Kahit kelan talaga napakababaw ng kaligayahan nitong baklang 'to.
Samantha: Hoy! Kanina ka pa namin kinakausap. Lutang ka? Birthday na birthday mo nakatulala ka jan.
Imee: Don't mind me nalang kasi! Magkwentuhan nalang kayo jan.
Stephen: Imee, you better check yung post ni Alice. She greeted you on Instagram, daliiiii.
Imee: Hmpft! Mamaya na.
Stephen: Ngayon na! May signal oh tsaka ang dami ng bumati sayo, magreply ka naman.
Imee: Tsk! Katamad.
Samantha: Sus! Wag kang mag-alala. Bukas babawi daw sayo si Architect (then laugh)
Stephen: Speaking of Architect, I saw his IG story ha! Hoy Imee, clingy ka pala? (then laugh)
Tsk! Here we go again, the mapang-asar friends was attacking me again. Roderick naman kasi pinakita pa! Kaasar! Tapos hanggang ngayon hindi pa din nagpaparamdam. Kakain na ako mamaya hindi man lang magtext. Hindi man lang mag remind, hayst!
They keep on teasing me pero hinayaan ko nalang besides mapapagod din naman sila. After a couple of minutes, they told us to eat lunch na. As I sit beside Sam, I was shock coz someone placed a small box infront of me. Even Stephen and Sam was too stunned to speak kasi it was Dr. Lifevré.
Dr. Lifevré: Happy Birthday, Dr. Chavez (pull the chair and sit beside Imee)
Imee: Salamat pero hindi ko matatanggap 'to Dr. Lifevré. Your greeting is enough (handed the box to Harris)
Dr. Lifevré: Please accept this, Dr. Chavez.
Imee: Sorry but I do—
Dr. Lifevré: I'll leave this here, Doc. I'm hoping na sana tanggapin mo 'to besides I'm giving this naman as a friend eh.
I was about to speak but he stood up then leave. As I breathe deeply, Sam speak up.
Samantha: What was that? Why is he giving you a gift? Ni hindi naman natin siya kaibigan ah. Yes, nakakausap natin siya pero it's all about work naman. Hanggang doon lang.
Stephen: Sus! Nagbigay lang yung tao ng regalo, Sam. Wag mong bigyan ng malisya.
Imee: I can't accept that...No, I-I shouldn't.
Stephen: What? Ni hindi mo pa nga nakikita kung ano yan eh, can't accept na agad?
Samantha: K fine, pagbigyan. Buksan mo nga, Imee. Let's see kung ano yan.
Imee: Ayoko!
As I rolled my eyes, Stephen grab the box and opened it. His eyes widen kaya agad na na-curious si Sam. As he placed it on the table, I immediately frown.
Imee: Bakit? Ganun ba ako ka-late para bigyan niya ako ng relo? Kailangan niya ba talagang ipamukha sakin? Tsk! Tsaka necklace? Seriously? Eh I already attain what status in life ang gusto ko eh (rolled her eyes)
Samantha: True!
Stephen: Luh! Lahat nalang minamasama eh. Binigyan ka nong tao, tanggapin mo nalang pwede and be thankful? Jusko! Ang dami niyong keme (then shook her head)
Imee: Kapag tinanggap ko yan, ano nalang ang sasabihin ko kay Rod kapag nagtanong siya? You don't know him, madali magselos yun.
Samantha: Even me since I have fiancé na, ayoko ng tumanggap ng mga regalo if it's from strangers or not close friends kaya naiintindihan kita Imee.
Stephen: Ay seloso si Architect? Weh? Totoo ba? Paano magselos? Sinusuyo mo? Paano?! (Put down the spoon and fork then wait for Imee to speak up)
Samantha: Sus! Ang tanong nanunuyo ba? (Then laugh)
Stephen: Yun lang (then continue to eat) Eh pero hindi tayo sure Sam noh! Clingy na nga eh.
Samantha: Well, you have a point. So paano ba manuyo ang isang Dr. Chavez?
When Samantha ask me, sabay nilang ibinaba ang hawak nilang kutsara at tinidor. Tsk! They were now giving me a "nang-aasar face" while playfully raising their eyebrows.
Imee: Ewan ko sa inyo! Ikaw Stephen, kung gusto mo yan, kunin mo na. Sayong-sayo na! (Referring to Dr. Lifevré's gift)
It took me a couple of minutes to eat my lunch and immediately grab the bottled water then leave. While walking I get my phone then open my messages. "Wala pa talaga? Tapos na ako kumain, love! Hayst! Mom, Dad, Kuya, Ate and Bella! Ano ba?! Hindi niyo man lang ba ako babatiin? Ni-hi or hello wala man lang ba? Ikaw din, Gab. Kapag ikaw hindi bumati sakin, FO na. Wala na akong pakialam sa years of friendship na yan. Kapag sinabi kong FO? FO na talaga. Tsk! You guys don't know how I feel right now. To be honest, nakakatampo kayo (in her mind)"
It's already 5pm and until now wala pa akong natatanggap na greetings mula sa kanila. Even Rod, he didn't greet me bago siya umalis kanina. Ang daya niya!
I was about to hop in our service van but someone shouted my name at paglingon ko, it's Franky. Kasama niya sila Angelo at Nico. Franky's holding a box so I walk towards.
Franchesca: Happy Birthday, Chavez!
Nico: Happy Birthday (smile)
Angelo: Happy Birthday (nodded and smile)
As she handed the box, it's a cake pala and when I read what's written on it, smile automatically formed on my face.
Written on the cake:
Happy Birthday, love!
I love you so much!
Love,
Mr. R
Franchesca: Yan daw muna, bukas nalang daw siya babawi.
Imee: Thank you, guys! (Smile)
Angelo: Oh pano? Una na kami, Franky? Here's the key (handed the key to Franky)
Franchesca: Sige, kita nalang tayo sa resort.
Nico: Doc, alis na po kami.
Imee: Ahm, m-may gagawin ba kayo mamaya?
Nico: Wala naman, Doc. Bakit?
Imee: Let's have dinner? Sabay-sabay nalang tayo. Don't worry, it's on me.
Angelo: Ayown! Sige, Doc.
Franchesca: Ang kakapal talaga ng mukha ng mga 'to!
Nico: Luh! Nag-aya siya, hindi namin pinilit noh!
Angelo: Nico, tumigil ka nga.
They keep on arguing hanggang sa tinawag na ako ni Sam. I was about to leave pero sinabihan ni Franchesca na mauna na sila. I got confuse so I ask.
Imee: Excuse me? W-why?
Franchesca: Sa akin ka daw sumakay pauwi sabi ni Rod.
Imee: H-hindi na besides may space pa naman doon, Franky. Ako na ang kakausap kay Rod, don't worry.
After telling those words, Franky didn't bother to speak up so I smile and turn back. Agad na kumunot ang noo ko nang makita kong wala na ang service van, umalis na pala. Tsk! So now I don't have a choice na kundi sumakay nalang kay Franky.
While she's driving she notice na hindi ako nagsasalita so she broke the silence. She keep on asking random questions that made me confuse. Napansin ko din na sobrang bagal niya magpatakbo ng sasakyan. Like duh! 40 talaga?! Jusko! Baka aabutin kami ng 7pm nito para lang makabalik sa resort.
At first, hinayaan ko lang but after a couple of minutes hindi na ako nakapagpigil kaya sinabihan ko siya na baka pwedeng bilisan niya ang pagpapatakbo kasi parang nagsisimula palang siyang magmaneho eh.
We reach the resort quarter to 7. Jusko! Napakatagal naman talaga. Yung dating 30-45 minutes naging 1 and a half hours. To be honest, sinabi ko pa na ako nalang ang magmaneho pero hindi siya nakinig kaya ayan, inabot kami ng siyam-siyam sa daan. Hayst!
As I hopped out the car, nagpaalam na ako agad coz I wanna took a bath para mawala ng kaunti ang inis ko and syempre just to freshen up. When I enter my room, I sigh and feels alone. I look where Rod use to sit whenever he comes and suddenly my tears started to fall. "Such a crying baby na naman Lizzy ha! Kaasar, hindi bagay sayo (in her mind)"
I placed the cake on the table and immediately took a bath. I decided to wear sleeveless that show off my back. Wala si Rod ngayon kaya kung makita niya man, wala na siyang magagawa. Tsk! Kahit pa sinabi niya na babawi siya bukas, sana man lang binati niya ako noh! Until now, wala pa din siyang paramdam. Nakakasama naman ng loob.
After a second someone knocked the door and it's Franky. We talk for a couple of minutes then sabay na kaming lumabas para pumunta sa place kung saan kami kakain.
When we reach the place, I got confuse kasi wala ni isa ang kumakain. Usually kapag gantong oras, madami na eh. Even Sam and Stephen, wala pa. Alam naman nilang sabay-sabay kaming kakain ngayon.
Imee: Bakit walang tao, Franky?
Franchesca: I don't know pero narinig ko kanina ang mga staff dito, sabi nila nagpakain daw si Mayor Enriquez kasi birthday daw ng anak niya. Akalain mo yun, same pala kayo.
Imee: Oh I see.
Franchesca: Yah, nasa'n pala yung mga kaibigan mo? Bakit wala pa sila?
Imee: Ahm, let's just wait for a couple of minutes baka papunta na din yung dalawang yun.
Franchesca: Ah sige. Ahm, sandali lang ha? I forgot my phone, balikan ko lang saglit baka kasi tumawag yung kapatid ko eh.
Imee: H-huh? Iiwan mo ako dito?
Franchesca: Sandali lang ako, jan lang sa right side yung room ko oh. Why? Don't tell me takot ka.
Imee: M-me? Afraid? Of course not! Sige go na, I'll wait for them nalang here.
Franky nodded then immediately leave. Now what? I'm all alone again. Kalungkot namang birthday toh! Even mom na nagluwal sakin, wala man lang pagbati. Jusko! Naalala pa kaya ako non? Hayyst!
Minutes has passed but still wala pa din sila. I'm getting pissed na ha. Kapag ako nainis hindi na ako kakain, itutulog ko nalang ito. While busy checking messages, I was shock because the lights turned off. "Oh my god! Nawalan ba ng kuryente o naputulan sila? Bakit?! Paano namang nangyari yun? Grabe na ha! Ayoko na! This was my worst birthday, ever!"
As the lights turned on, I was surprised coz I saw all of them and says "Happy Birthday, Lizzy!" I smile downward coz we are complete. Mom was the one who walk towards me first and gave me a tight hug.
Maddison: Happy Birthday, anak (then kissed Imee's cheek)
Ava: Lagpas calendaryo ka na talaga, Lizzy (then laugh)
Imee: Ate naman eh!
Anthony: Here (handed his gift) Happy Birthday sa pinakamaganda kong kapatid! I love you (hug Imee tight)
Imee: Tsk! S-sandali naman kuya, h-hindi ako makahinga (pushed Anthony slightly) Ano ba! Kaasar ka talaga eh (frown)
Edward: Happy Birthday, anak (hug Lizzy)
Imee: Thanks, Dad (then smile)
I closed my eyes when Dad hug me. Sinulit ko na, bihira ko lang kasi siya mayakap eh. To be honest, teary eyed na ko ngayon. I know anytime babagsak na ang mga luha ko pero I keep on holding back. As Dad pulled out, agad naman ulit bumati sina Sam, Franky, Stephen, Angelo and Nico.
Gab: Happy Birthday, Gali (hug Imee and gave her a cheek kiss)
Imee: Alam mo bang malapit ng matapos ang pagkakaibigan natin ha?! Nakakatampo ka!
Gab: Sorry na, surprise nga eh. Here, I hope you like it (smile and handed his gift)
Imee: Thank you.
Isabella: Tita Pretty! I missed you po, so much! Happy Birthday po, tita! I love you po mga ganito (show her 10 fingers and that made them all laugh)
I kneel down para mapantayan siya. Aww! I really missed this little girl. I also pinch her nose which made her giggled.
Imee: Thank you, baby.
While showering Bella hugs and kisses, biglang namang tumili si Stephen. When I look at him, naglalakad na pala palapit sakin si Rod. Napansin ko din na agad hinablot ni Kuya Anthony si Bella and that little girl's reaction made me laugh. I know she was about to ask her Dad pero kuya cut her kaya biglang kumunot nalang ang noo niya.
As I stood up, sakto namang tumigil sa harap ko si Rod. He's holding a bouquet of roses. Kahit pa nakangiti siya sakin, I gave him a serious look and crossed my arms.
Anthony: Liz, gusto mo alis muna kami?
Maddison: What? No!
Anthony: Paano kasi mukhang may manunuyo eh (then laugh)
Tinignan ko si Kuya at agad naman siyang siniko ni Ate Ava.
Anthony: Ay sorry.
Isabella: Why Tita Pretty, is Tito Pogi made you mad? You two aren't bati bati? So is that mean you turn into a dragon again? Ohhh! So scary pala—
Bella didn't finish her words coz Kuya Anthony immediately cover her mouth. Rod look at Mom and Dad muna before speak up.
Rod: Happy Birthday, love (handed the bouquet)
Imee: Thank you (sigh and rolled her eyes)
Stephen: Asus! Don't be mad na, Tita Pretty (then laugh)
Samantha: Kaya nga, yakapin mo nalang ulit kagaya nung nasa story ni Architect.
Franchesca: Mahigpit ba?
Maddison: What story? Writer ka din, Iho?
Rod: H-hindi po, tita. Ang ibig po nilang sabihin is yung nasa IG story ko po.
Maddison: Oh okay.
Rod: Love, sorry na. I just have to do it kasi I wanna surprise you, yun lang.
I look at Mom and Dad and they were both smiling na parang kinikilig pa. After a second, our friends started to say "Ayiiehhh", "Yayakap na yan", "Gali, wag ng magsungit. Papangit ka niyan." and so on kaya ngayon, nagpipigil na ako ng ngiti coz this man infront of me started to make a cute face.
Rod: Love, sorry na.
Imee: K fine!
Rod came closer to me and cupped my face.
Rod: Bati na tayo, Doc?
I pouted my lips and playfully raised my eyebrow kaya lalong tumili si Stephen. Jusko! Makakasira pa ata siya ng eardrum. As Rod hug me, agad namang kinuha ni Ate Ava ang hawak kong bouquet so that I could hug Rod back pero after a second, I pulled out na dahil nakakahiya din. Halos mamatay sa kilig si Stephen eh kaya mamaya nalang ulit.
Habang kumakain kami Bella keep on talking. Hindi man lang napagod pero I really missed her. Her laugh, being madaldal, naughty and of course being sweet. Sa akin pa nga siya tumabi eh.
It took us an hour eating our dinner then after that Kuya decided to order some beer pero pinigilan siya ni Mom dahil magmamaneho siya. To be honest, bigla akong nalungkot ulit kasi uuwi din pala sila agad. I thought magpapalipas sila ng gabi dito, hindi pala. Hayst! So I enjoyed and cherished every moment na kasama sila ulit coz I'm sure isang buwan ko na naman silang hindi makikita ulit.
Rod prepared a lot of food at kung ano-anong pakulo na naman ang ginawa niya. Nalaman ko din na plinano pala nila ito ni Gab. This two talaga, kaya pala hindi bumati eh.
Rod and I were now heading to my room. Hinatid lang namin saglit sila mommy sa parking area at hinintay na makaalis. He was also the one who carry all gifts that I receive while ako naman hawak ko lang yung binigay niyang bouquet.
As we enter my room, he placed all the gifts on the table and agad na nagpaalam kasi may kukunin lang daw siya saglit so I nodded then straightly go to the powder room just to wash and do my night routine on my face.
I checked my wristwatch and it's currently pass 11 na. Nainip ako kakahintay sa kanya so I've decided na puntahan nalang siya dahil malapit lang naman ang room niya sa assigned room ko.
I didn't knock, I tried to open the door and good thing hindi ito nakalock. As I enter his room para siyang nakakita ng multo. Gulat na gulat eh. He even closed his laptop. I got confused so I walk towards him and crossed my arms.
Imee: Ano yun? (then raised her eyebrow)
Rod: H-huh? Wala, love. Nag-eedit lang ako. Work related, hehe.
Imee: Hmm, let me see.
Rod: Love, wag na.
Imee: Ayaw mong ipakita? Okay, Ikaw ang bahala. Basta sinasabi ko sayo, wag mokong pinagloloko Roderick dahil kapag ginawa mo yun? Humanda ka sakin (then gave Rod a death glare)
After telling those words, Rod breathe deeply and open his laptop again.
Rod: Okay, okay. Ito na, I'll show you. Wait lang.
As he placed his laptop on the table, I look at him and smirked.
Imee: Tsk! Wag mokong pinagloloko, Rod. Ipakita mo sakin yung kanina.
Rod: Yan talaga yun, love. I'm not lying (then raised her right hand)
Imee: Sus!
Rod: Liars go to hell, love. Ito talaga yun.
Imee: Kailan yan?
Rod: Kanina po noong nakikipagkwentuhan ka kay Bella. Ang ganda noh? Mahal na mahal ko yan, sobra (then smile)
Imee: Hmpft! Hindi yan maganda! Dyosa yan, Roderick. Pero yun nga lang napakasungit niyan.
Rod: Noon pero hindi na masyado ngayon, clingy na eh.
Imee: Alam mo bitin sa yakap yan kanina.
Rod: Talaga? Ay kawawa naman pala ang mahal ko.
When Rod tell those words, he hold my arms at pinaharap niya ko sa kanya. He smile and hug me tight. Awww! I'm home again. That hug lasted for a couple of seconds coz he excuse himself muna.
While looking at my picture, he hug me from the back and rest his head on my shoulder. After a second, he handed an elegant box so I turn back and faced him.
Imee: What's this?
Rod: Open it, love.
As I open it, it's a silver infinity necklace kaya agad akong napangiti.
Rod: I know it's not as expensive nung gift mo sakin love but I —
Imee: Love, I loved it, okay? Thank you.
I gave him my sweetest smile and after a second, he get the necklace and told me to turn around. We are now facing the mirror kaya kitang-kita ko siya. Agad kong itinaas ang buhok ko para madali niya itong maisuot.
Rod: Perfect (hug Imee from the back)
Imee: Why infinity?
Rod: Eight kasi yun yung araw na sinagot mo ako eh tsaka ibig sabihin niyan, walang hanggan. I will love you forever, Lizzy. I promise, ikaw lang ang dadalhin ko sa altar. Ikaw ang magiging nanay ng mga magiging anak ko. Tatanda tayong magkasama sa rest house na ipapatayo ko malapit sa viewpoint, love.
When Rod tell those words, I faced him and cupped his face.
Imee: I'm really excited to grow old with you, Rod. Thank you for making this day extra special kahit na hindi ka nagparamdam maghapon! (chuckled) Nah, but seriously, I'm looking forward to celebrate every birthday na ikaw ang kasama ko for the rest of my life. Te amo, mi Arquitecto.
Rod: Yo también te amo, mi Doctor.
Rod kissed my forehead so I hug him tight. We just had a little conversation about how our day went and so on then after that hinatid na niya ko sa room ko. Yeah, this day will probably end ng hindi ako luhaan at walang sama ng loob.
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