Today was their graduation and I'm smiling while watching him went up stage. I'm so blessed to have a man like him and I'm so proud of him.
"Congratulations Rigel!" I hugged him then I kissed him on his cheeks.
"I'm sorry Cass I don't have any award to give you." Nakangiti niyang sabi ngunit ramdam ko ang lungkot sakaniyang mga mata.
"Don't say sorry Rigel, it's okay. Wether you have an award or you have nothing, just always remember that I'm so proud of you and I will support you in every milestone of your life."
"Ang cheesy naman ng lovebirds!" Biglang singit ni Nicolo.
"Congratulations to all of you, I'm so proud of you guys." I said while smiling at them.
"Thank you Kc!" Misty said then she gave me a hugged.
"Thank you Kc." Nicolo said, he tried to hug me but Rigel's there to block him.
"Oppssss over protective ka masyado pre." Nicolo said, teasing Rigel.
Tinawanan lang namin silang dalawa.
"Misty can you take us picture?" Rigel asked.
"Off course."
Kinuha ni Misty ang dala niyang camera. Habang si Rigel naman ay niyakap ako at kiniss sa cheeks.
"1,2,3 smile."
Nag-iba naman kami ng mga pose, hanggang sa makuhanan kami ng madaming pictures.
"Guys let's have a groufie." Aya ko sakanila.
"Where's Clyde?" Misty asked.
"Kasama niya jowaers niya, sana all may bebeng kasama sa graduation. Rigel akin nalang kasi 'yung pinsan mong si Alex, graduation gift mo na sa 'kin 'yun." Nicolo playfully raised his eyebrows.
"In your dreams Nicolo babaero!" He chuckles.
Then we took a lot of pictures as many as we could.
"Where are we going to celebrate? We don't have celebration in my house because my parents are so busy." Misty said.
"Me too." Nicolo casually said.
Dumating bigla si Clyde kasama 'yung girlfriend niya.
"Guys tara sa bahay we have small celebration. Btw this is my girlfriend Sereia." Clyde said with a big smile on his face.
"Hi, Congratulations." Mahinhing sabi ni Seria.
Nag pasalamat naman silang lahat.
"Let's go?" Aya ni Clyde.
Pumunta na kaming parking lot.
Sumabay nalang si Misty kila Nicolo dahil tinatamad siyang mag drive habang ako naman ay kasama ko si Rigel sa kotse niya, si Clyde at Sereia naman ang magkasabay.
"See you there." Clyde said.
"Lol baka nga dumiretso pa kayong Sogo!" Nicolo said, teasing Clyde.
Binigyan naman siya ng isang pang malupitang middle finger ni Clyde bago umalis.
Nag-drive na si Rigel patungo sa bahay nila Clyde. Nakatingin lang ako sakaniya buong biyahe dahil ang gwapo niya, bigla kong naalalang ibigay sakaniya ang regalo ko.
"Rigel!" I called him then I gave him a small box.
"Cassiopeia what's this?" He glanced at my side.
"My graduation gift for you." I wink at him, "It's not luxurious but I know you'll like it."
Hininto niya muna ang kotse niya para buksan ang regalong bigay ko sakaniya. Ramdam ko 'yung excitement niya habang binubuksan niya 'yung box.
"Woahhh I really like it Cass, thank you so much." He hugged me then he gave me a soft kiss.
I gave him a black watch and on the back cover it has the engraving.
"My man the day I met you, I found my missing piece. You complete me and make me a better person. I was a little late to be your first. BUT I WANT ALL OF MY LAST TO BE WITH YOU.
I LOVE YOU RIGEL, YOU'RE MY STAR.
Sinuot ko sakaniya ang regalo ko at nagsimula na ulit siyang mag maneho, hindi na nawala sa kanyang labi ang ngiti.
Makalipas ang ilang minuto ay nakadating din kami sa isang exclusive na subdivision. Pinark na ni Rigel ang sasakyan niya at bumaba na kami. Then I felt his hand on my waist.
"Andiyan na pala sila Rigel eh! Kala ko sila Clyde 'yung pupuntang sogo kayo pala ni Kc 'di niyo naman sinabi." Nicolo teased us.
"Stop it Nico! I'm not like you." Rigel said seriously.
"Hello Congratulations to all of you." Nakangiting bati ng Mommy ni Clyde.
"Thank you po." Sabay-sabay nilang sabi.
"Let's got, let's eat! You still have a Farewell party later right?"
"Yes tita." Misty said.
Pumunta na kami sa dining table nila Clyde. Napakadaming pagkain ang nakahanda kaya naman nagsimula na kaming kumain.
"Let's have a cheers." Clyde's mom said.
Kinuha naman namin ang wine glass.
"Cheers to all of us." Misty said.
"Cheers!"
After we eat we take a lot of pictures dahil wala kanina si Clyde nung nagpicture kami sa school.
Matapos no'n ay umuwi na kami ni Rigel sa condo niya.
"Cass you and your band mates are performing later right?" He asked.
"Yes." Then I smiled at him.
"I will buy you dressed so that I can dance with you later." He gave me a sweet smile.
"Pwede ba kaming maki-join do'n? Nakakahiyang magdressed, madaming tao mamaya, 'di ako kumportable." Nag-aalangan kong sabi.
"I will buy you a comfortable one."
He gave me a kissed, then after we eat, we went to botique's shop.
I can't find a comfortable one that's why Rigel picked for me.
He gave me a black England style slim dress that fits for me.I went to fitting to room to try it.
Saktong-sakto lang sa 'kin at kumportableng suotin. Lumabas na ko ng fitting room para ipakita sakaniya.
"Gorgeous! I'll get that." He casually said to the sales lady.
Matapos namin bilhin 'yung dress, dumiretso kami sa mall para bumili ng stilleto at pouch.
He bought me a white chiara sandals and black flossy shoulder bag.
Nakasimangot akong sumakay sa kotse niya.
"Cassiopeia why are you sad? Aren't you happy with these?"
"Baka kasi mahal nanaman 'yang mga binili mo." Reklamo ko.
"It's on sale that's why I bought it, don't worry it's not expensive."
"Sale na 'yun? Bakit..." My brows furrowed.
He cut me off, then kissed me gently. Until I felt his has hand roaming around my body.
Agad niya din namang tinigil ng makitang hindi ako kumportable.
"I'm sorry Cass, you're so cute." He gave me an apologetic smile.
After 30 minutes, nakabalik na kami sa condo niya.
Maya-maya ay dumating na ang fashion stylist na pinadala ng mommy niya, pinapili siya ng mga susuotin niya para sa farewell party mamaya, ng matapos siyang bihisan at ayusan mas lalo siyang gumwapo.
He's wearing a Gucci navy blue suit, navy blue stripe neck tie, gucci navy blue slacks, black Tommy Hilfiger belt and white Dolce and Gabbana top sider shoes. His hair was on a brushed up hairstyle, the hair on the top of his head is styled upward in a messy fashion.
My lips parted in shocked when I saw him.
"Ang gwapo ng boyfriend ko!" I said, then I kissed him on his cheeks.
He looks so formal, but he's so hot and sexy.
"Can you make her more beautiful?" He asked her gay fashion stylist.
"Off course, I can." The stylist answered proudly.
"Rigel, mag pe-perform pa kami mamaya."
"Yeah I know, but you will perform at 12 midnight. That's why I want to dance with you while you're still available."
I didn't talk after that. Hinayaan ko nalang ang fashion stylist niya na ayusan ako.
Makalipas ang isang oras, natapos din akong ayusan pagkaharap ko sa salamin hindi ko makilala ang sarili ko, hindi ako makapaniwala sa nakikita ko.
"Ako ba talaga 'to? Bakit ang ganda?" I whispered to myself.
I was wearing the black England style slim dress, white chiara sandals. The stylist let my soft curled hair down ending above my shoulders.
"You look stunning Cass!" Rigel looks astonished.
"Thank you." I smiled at him.
"Are you ready? Let's go?" Aya niya.
Bumaba na kami sa Parking lot ng condo at sumakay kami sa Chevrolet Corvette niyang kotse. Nag dala nalang ako ng pang palit na damit para pag nagperform kami mamaya.
Pagkadating namin sa venue, agad kaming sinalubong nila Misty, Nicolo at Clyde.
"Woahhh 'di ko kayo nakilala bro 'kala ko naglalakad kayo sa fashion gala'ng dalawa" Malokong sabi ni Nicolo.
"You look stunning Kc." Misty said.
"Thank you." I smiled at her.
Pumasok na kami sa loob ng venue, namangha ako dahil first time ko palang maka-attend sa ganito. Ang ganda ng paligid at lahat senior ay nakaformal attire.
Umupo kami sa assigned table nila Rigel. Ilang saglit lang ay nag start na ang program. Hanggang sa pwede ng mag slow dance.
"Cassiopeia, my queen, can I have a danced with you?" He kneel down and offered his hand.
"Yes." I gave him a sweet smile.
We went to the dance floor and he place my hand on his shoulders then he place his hand on my waist. Then the music starts to play.
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
Nakatingin at nakangiti lang kami sa isa't-isa habang ine-enjoy namin ang moment. Bigla siyang nagkamot ng likod at may nilabas siyang red rose galing sa likod niya at inabot niya sa akin. Napangiti ako ng gawin niya 'yun. Wala na talaga 'kong mahihiling pa dahil sobrang blessed ko na makilala siya.
Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing)
Wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles can't keep us apart)
Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?
Hanggang matapos ang kanta ay nakatitig pa din kami sa isa't-isa. Dahan-dahan siyang lumapit sa'kin para haplusin ang mukha ko at halikan ako sa noo.
Matapos niya kong isayaw hinatid niya muna ako table para sunduin si Misty at isayaw.
Masaya ko silang pinagmasdan habang sumasayaw ng biglang may lumapit sa akin.
"Can I dance with you Kc?" Casper asked.
Nagdalawang isip akong pumayag dahil baka mag selos si Rigel. Pero kaibigan ko lang naman si Casper kaya okay lang siguro.
"Yes." I tried to smile at him but I can't, I'm slightly nervous.
Habang nag sasayaw kami ni Casper, si Rigel ang laman ng isipan ko, dahil baka magalit siya sa 'kin. Baka mag selos siya sa 'min ni Casper. Tinignan ko siya sa gawi niya ngunit hindi siya nakatingin sa 'kin, ngunit sobrang seryoso ng muka niya.
Nang matapos kaming sumayaw ni Casper, hinatid niya na ko sa table namin pero wala pa din si Rigel. Hinanap siya ng mga mata ko, at ng makita ko siya ay agad na nanlabo ang paningin ko dahil nakita kong kasayaw niya ang ex niyang si Maurielle.
Agad akong lumabas ng venue at tumakbo. Naupo ako sa bato dahil ansakit na ng mga paa ko dahil sa takong na suot ko, tumingin ako sa kalangitan at umiyak na lamang.
Nagulat ako ng may nag-abot sa 'kin ng panyo. Tinignan ko kung kaninong kamay 'yon umaasa kong si Rigel ngunit agad akong nadismaya ng makita ang mukha ni Casper.
Umupo din siya upang mag pantay kami. Siya na ang nag punas ng mga luhang tumulo sa aking mukha dahil hindi ko kinuha ang panyong inaabot niya kanina.
"Cassiopeia!" Malakas na tawag sa 'kin ni Rigel, ramdam ko ang galit sa boses niya.
Kinakabahan akong napalingon sa gawi niya. Mahilis siyang naglakad hanggang sa makarating siya sa kinauupuan namin ni Casper.
Hinawakan ako ni Rigel sa balikat at pinatayo niya 'ko, agad na tumayo din si Casper.
"Back off dude, Cassiopeia is already mine. So please back off!" Rigel was fuming mad.
"Gago ka pala pre eh! Iniingatan namin 'yan si Kc tapos papaiyakin mo lang? Ha?" Casper said while pushing Rigel.
Sasapakin na sana ni Casper si Rigel ng bigla akong sumigas.
"Tigilan niyo na! Tama na! Please lang wag niyo ng dagdagan." Pagmamakaawa ko.
Casper left us.
Rigel take one step closer to me, then he wipe my tears away.
"Cassiopeia please stop crying?
I'm really sorry for what I did earlier. I was so jelous because you dance with him. That's why I danced with Maurielle too."
"Rigel kaibigan ko lang si Casper! Walang malisya sa 'kin kung isasayaw ko siya dahil kaibigan lang ang turing ko sakaniya! So stop putting colors on it! Pero 'yung isasayaw mo 'yung ex mo dahil nagseselos ka sa 'min ng kaibigan ko? Rigel maling-mali! Ex mo na 'yon eh! Ex mo na! Tapos na kayo! Tapos ano? Isasayaw mo 'yung taong gusto pang bumalik sa buhay mo? Para ano Rigel? Para Umasa siya at guluhin tayo?"
"I'm sorry Cassiopeia, I'm sorry, I will never do that again. Please forgive me." He kneel down begging for my forgiveness.
"Kapag sa'yo na 'ko, sayo lang ako. Wag mong intindihin 'yung ibang tao, kasi you got me mula ulo hanggang talampakan ko sayong-sayo, kaya tumayo ka na diyan Rigel!" Inis na sabi ko.
"I'm sorry, please forgive me Cass."
"Just promise me you'll never do that again, tumayo ka na diyan, nadudumihan 'yung suot mo."
Hindi ko magawang tiisin si Rigel dahil mahal na mahal ko siya.
"I can't, I can't promise you Cass because I'm afraid that I will break those promises but I will never do that again."
Tumayo na siya at niyakap ako pagkatingin ko sa mga mata niya ay umiiyak na siya kaya agad kong pinunasan ang mga mata niya at binigyan siya ng halik.
"I love you Rigel don't cry, It's over, I already forgive you so please stop crying."
Tsk seloso tapos pag inaway ko iyakin naman, bading talaga!
Nang tumigil na siya sa pag iyak, inaya ko na siya ulit bumalik sa venue dahil ilang minuto nalang alas-dose na.
Nagperform na kami ng sumapit ang alas dose at pagkatapos ay umuwi na kami ni Rigel. Hinatid niya ko pauwi sa bahay.
No matter how much we fight, or argue with each other. No matter how many conflicts and struggles we have in our relationship. We have to face it as a couple because I can never stay away from you. Because you are the love of my life, my star,
my other half and my best buddy.
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Can I have this dance by Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron