Ynoa's POV
My heart broke watching his hair fall on the floor after being cut. I bit my lip as he smiled in front of the big mirror.
Hawak ko ang unang nagupit na buhok niya kanina. I asked so I could keep it. I also took pictures and videos of him while getting his hair done. I'm going to miss his long and curly hair. Mas nagmukha tuloy siyang isang de la Vega. Kaya hindi ko masisisi ang pamilya ni Roemer na agad na naniwala. Dahil tunay na de la Vega ang dugo niya.
"Done! Ohmy! Bilisan mong lumaki babyboy! You're so handsome!" pumalakpak pa ang bakla.
I chuckled at his remark. True enough he looks so handsome with his clean cut. "Dy! We have the same hair!" ani ng bata nang makalapit sa amin. Agad na binuhat ni Roemer ang bata sa kanyang bisig.
Kinuhanan ko din sila ng litrato nang nakatalikod sila. Roemer settled all the bill and politely bid goodbye. Halos mangisay naman ang mga staff doon. I glared at the lady in cashier who looks at Roemer so maliciously. Agad na kumulo ng dugo ko. Sinulyapan ko ng name plate sa damit niya.
"Stacy? Sounds like a bitch to me." Sambit ko at tumalikod. Natawa ako nang makita ang galit niyang mata na parang bang gusto akong sugurin. Roemer and Zeijan was waiting for me outside the salon. Parang may humaplos sa puso ko nang pinagsiklop niya ang kamay naming dalawa, habang buhat buhat niya si Zeijan sa kanyang kabilang bisig.
Bakit ang bilis ng panahon kapag masaya ka? Bakit ang bagal naman kung nasasaktan ka? Every second is killing me, my chest hurts like it's about to burst. I closed my eyes and bit my lip. I have to tell Roemer the truth. Sasabihin ko naman sa kanya, kailangan ko lang ng kaunting lakas.
"You ready?" Roemer whispered when I saw him behind me as I stared at our reflection in the mirror.
My hair was tied neatly, exposing even the tiniest detail of my black see through gown. There were little diamonds around the low neckline of it, showing my collarbone and exposing my cleavage. It's a long and fitted gown with a high slit on my left leg. My make up is done perfectly in a sense that I can't even recognize myself. It was just a light make up but it enhanced the details of my features. My dark and almond eyes, my pointed nose, high cheekbone and thin lips. Tumayo ako sinalubong ang lalaking nagpapatibok ng puso ko.
He looks like a wild beast on his tuxedo. With his eyebrows furrowed and lips in grim line, he stared at me like a predator waiting for his prey.
Dahil sa sobrang kabang naidulot ng kanyang tingin ay sumikip ang dibdib ko at hindi makahinga. "I'll just get some air." I whispered and walked towards the terrace of his room.
Agad na yumakap sa akin ng lamig ng gabi. Napatingin ako sa mga bituin sa kalawakan at namangha ng magningning ito na para bang nagpapabida.
I felt a strong and hard arms embraced my trembling body. It was so warm and welcoming and comforting. He rested his chin on my left shoulder, I felt the tip of his nose on my cheeks. Agad kong naramdaman ang kanyang mainit na hininga. His breathing smells like a mint-flavored candy, I closed my eyes to control myself.
"You look beautiful." he whispered. I bit my lip and faced him. Our nose touched, I can almost kiss him. I swallowed hard when his eyes burned and ignited like a fire.
"Let's stay here. You're going to put me in trouble." He whispered
I raised my eyebrow. "I don't get you." sagot ko
"Baka makapatay ko lang ang mga titingin sayo." He uttered, almost a whisper. I laughed heartily at his remarks.
"You look almost perfect." He whispered. I pouted.
"Almost?" tanong ko ng may pagtatampo. I heard him chukled and held my left hand then slid a ring on my ring finger.
"There, perfect." He whispered huskily. Napabitaw ako sa yakap at tinignan siya.
"R-romer wh-"
"Marry me, Ynoa." My eyes watered as I stare at those pleading eyes filled with authority, care, frustration and.. love.
"We'll announce it later." He added. A tear fell from my eyes. Not because of pain but because of joy. How can be one so perfect? If he's not the one for me, I'd rather be alone for the rest of my life. Kung hindi rin lang siya, hindi ko na gustong magmahal pa. I doubt if I can love other guy aside from him. I closed my eyes and reached for his face, I brushed my thumb in his cheeks.
"Roemer, mahal kita. Higit pa sa inaakala mo, higit pa iniisip mo." I bit my lip when he wiped my tears with his thumb.
"God knows how much I want to marry you, to be with you. To stay with you." I whispered.
"Then don't cry, marry me then." He whispered and pulled me into a hug.
I can't lie to him like this forever. I have to tell him everything. I should! Even if I'm not ready, I should. Even if I can lose him, I should. I need to tell him not because I want to be true and honest but because he deserves it. He deserves to know the truth. Even if he will hate me for lying, I should tell him. Na hindi ko anak si Zeijan.
Nanginig ang kamay kong bumitaw sa yakap namin at tinignan siya sa mata. " I love you so much, I h-hope you know that." I whispered.
"Why are you crying? Hmm? You're making me nervous, baby." He whispered.
"I have to tell you something." I whispered.
Naninimbang ang tingin niya, madilim at seryoso. "What is it?"
Agad na kumabog ng malakas ang dibdib ko. Napapikit ako at tumingin sa kanya.
"I.. I'll marry you." in the end. I wasn't able to tell him. Kinain ulit ako ng takot. Give me more time. Please. Just a little time.
I was taken back when he pulled me, and in a swift motion. I felt his lips brushed mine.
Umihip ng malakas ang hangin ngunit hindi iyon ang naging sanhi na maputol ang halik namin. Imbes na makaramdam ako ng lamig, ay init at pagmamahal ang namutawi sa aking dibdib.
"Marry me then, promise me." He whispered when he broke the kiss. He rested his forehead on my, our nose touched. Dahil sa sinag ng buwan ay kita ko ang pamumula ng kanyang labi.
"I promise." I whispered. Saksi ang mga tala sa aming pagmamahalan, saksi ang ihip ng hangin at saksi ang kalangitan sa pangakong aking binitawan.
I chuckled when I saw a smuged lipstick on the side of his lips. I wiped it using my thumb. I tiptoed and kissed him even more. It was so soft...and passionate. He kissed me like I'm a fragile glass, he kissed me with care and love. I kissed him like it's our last. I kissed him with all the love that I can give. I kissed him, owning his mind, body, heart and soul.
Naputol lamang iyon nang marinig namin ang katok sa pintuan.
"My? Dy? Time to go!" a soft and commanding voice of Zeijan made us laugh.
"Okay, baby. Coming!" I screamed. Agad kong hinila si Roemer.
I chuckled when I opened the door. There stood Zeijan wearing tuxedo with his hair neatly brushed. He crossed his arms with his eyebrows shot up.
"We're going to be late!" He mumbled. He glared at us with those accusing eyes.
"What did you guys do? Did you made me a playmate? That's what tito Rafael told me."
Halos mabilaukan ko sa narinig. That Rafael! Kahit kailan talaga hindi pinipili ang lumalabas sa kanyang bibig!
"We were just talking." Roemer uttered and carried Zeijan.
"But soon, we're going to make you a playmate. What do you want a girl or boy?" Roemer uttered.
"Roemer!" awat ko. Aba tinuturuan na maging mahalay ang bata!
Nanatiling tahimik ang bata na tila ba malalim ang iniisip. "Can I have both dy?" tanong niya.
Roemer barked out of laughter. My face heated at glared at him.
"Did you heard that Ynoa? Ask your my first." He uttered.
Zeijan looked at me with hopeful eyes. "Please my?" tanong ng bata na tila ba humihingi lang ng candy.
"Ewan ko sa inyo! Let's go. We're going to be late!" I exclaimed. I head Roemer chuckled before he pulled my waist.