Nagmamadali akong lumabas ng bahay dahil anong oras na, baka ma late pa 'ko. Nagulat ako ng makita si Rigel sa labas ng gate namin.
"Anak ng tokwa naman!" I held my chest in panic. "Anong ginagawa mo diyan? Bakit 'di ka pumasok sa loob?"
"You're not responding to my text." He simply said.
"Nagmamadali kasi ako, wala 'kong oras para mag cellphone." I said.
Third year na 'ko ngayon taon kaya mas lalong dumoble 'yung hirap. Kung dati nakakatulog pa 'ko ngayon swertihan nalang pag nakatulog ako ng tatlong oras.
"Let's go Cass, I'll take you to your school."
He opened the shotgun door for me. I went inside then he drove as fast as he could.
"How are you? You look so tired. Did you sleep last night? Have you eaten your breakfast?" Sunod-sunod niyang tanong.
"Nakakapagod pero kaya naman para sa pangarap. Three hours lang tulog ko dahil andaming plates na kailangan ipasa. 'Di ako nakakain ng breakfast dahil nagmamadali ako, ayoko namang ma late.
"Here." Inabot niya ang paper bag na may lamang pancake at coffee, "You should eat all the time, you have to take care of yourself Cass when I'm not around. Don't forget to eat." Panenermon niya sa 'kin.
Kinuha ko naman ang inabot niyang paper bag.
"Yes I will, Sorry." I gave him an apologetic smile.
"How are you? How's work?" I curiously asked him.
"I'm getting used to it, don't worry about me. I'm doing my best to be promoted."
Kahit na sa sariling kumpanya nila nagtrabaho si Rigel, nagsimula siya sa pinakamababang pwesto dahil gusto niyang paghirapan ang bawat tagumpay na makukuha niya. Natuto siyang pahalagahan ang mga bagay na mayroon siya.
Nang makarating kami sa school hinalikan ko siya sakaniyang pisngi.
"Thank you for the ride, I love you." Bumaba na 'ko sa kotse at nag simulang tumakbo sa takot na baka late na talaga 'ko.
Pagkarating ko sa Mac lab namin, buti nalang wala pa ang prof namin sa Computer Aided design.
Nilingon ko si Mica mukang problemado siya sa buhay niya.
"Mica!" Tawag ko sakaniya. "Okay ka lang?" Takang tanong ko.
"Oo puyat lang ako." She chuckles.
Dumating na ang prof namin at nag simulang mag discuss.
"CAD is an important industrial art extensively used in many applications, including automotive,ship building and aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design, prosthetics and many more. CAD is also widely used to produce computer animation for special effects in movies, advertising and technical manuals, often called DCC digital content creation. The modern ubiquity and power of computers means that even perfume bottles and shampoo dispensers are designed using techniques unheard of by engineers of the 1960s."
Natapos ang subject namin sa CAD na puro daldal lang sa harapan ang ginagawa ng prof namin.
Matapos ang klase namin sa lahat ng subject, dumiretso ako sa faculty ng prof namin sa architectural design para ipasa ang mga pinapagawa niyang mga plates.
Lumabas na 'ko ng school namin at nag-antay ng jeep dahil didiretso ako sa condo ni Rigel, namimiss ko na siya. Ilang linggo ko siyang hindi nakasama dahil busy ako sa pag-aaral habang siya naman ay nagtatrabaho.
Nang makarating ako sa condo niya, wala pa siya doon dahil masyado pang maaga. Kaya naman naisipan kong ipagluto siya ng paborito niyang buttered garlic shrimp buti naman at kumpleto ang mga ingredients sa ref. Matapos kong magluto ay dumiretso ako sa living room. Binuksan ko ang tv at nanuod muna ako ng movie para mag relax habang inaantay siya.
Nakatulog na 'ko sa pag-aantay sakaniya ngunit wala pa din siya. Tinignan ko ang orasan ngunit alas-siyete palang-pala.
The door suddenly opened and I saw Rigel standing there, looking so tired. He was holding his laptop on the right hand and papers on the other hand. He closed the door, he look so shocked when he finally saw me. His expression suddenly change when I run towards him and gave him a warm embrace.
"You're here!" I can sense the excitement in his voice.
He gave me a sweet smile and kissed my forehead.
"Let's eat." Aya ko sakaniya.
Pumunta kami sa dining table para kumain. Tuwang-tuwa siya ng malaman niyang pinagluto ko siya ng paborito niya. Andami niyang nakain dahil ansarap daw ng luto ko, pero hindi niya alam na mas masarap pa 'ko sa niluto ko.
Matapos naming kumain ay pumasok siya sa kwarto para mag shower at magpalit ng damit.
Rigel entered the living room, looking so fresh with his sweat shorts and black sando. He sat beside me and I gave him tight hugs to give him comfort. He hugged me back and start kissing me.
He gave me a soft kiss until it became passionate. We stopped immediately when his phone rang. He answered it, then I get my things to go home, because It's getting late. Rigel take me home after answering the phone call.
Makalipas ang ilang linggo ay nag focus lang ako sa pag-aaral, habang si Rigel naman ay abala din sakaniyang trabaho.
From Rigel:
How are you? I really missed you Cass, always take care of yourself. Hoping to see you soon.
Nang makita kong nagtext si Rigel agad naman akong nag reply.
To Rigel:
I missed you too, I badly want to see you. Don't worry about me I'm fine. I'm free later after the band practice.
From Rigel:
Okay I'll fetch you later, see you Cassiopeia. I love you.
To Rigel:
See you, Rawr.
From Rigel:
What's with the Rawr?
To Rigel:
Rawr a word means 'I love you' in dinosaur.
From Rigel:
Are you a dinosaur?
To Rigel:
Yes, I'm barney, the baklang dinosaur.
Dumiretso na 'ko sa music hall dahil my band practice kami. Minsan nalang kami magkasama ng mga ka banda ko dahil busy na kami pare-pareho. One year nalang gagraduate na sila samantalang kami ni Mica two years pa dahil 5 years ang architecture.
"I miss you Kc! Miss ko mahataw sa ulo ng drumstick mo." Malokong sabi ni Dax.
Agad ko namang kinuha ang drumstick ko at hinabol siya.
"Halika dito Dax! 'Diba miss mo ko?" Pangaasar ko sakaniya.
Nagsimula na kaming magrehearse para sa darating na battle of the bands. Matagal na naming pinangarap na makasali sa malalaking amateur band contest.
Namiss ko silang kasama, nakakagaan ng pakiramdam pagkasama ko sila dahil puro kami tawanan.
Matapos naming magrehearse inaya ako ni Casper bumili ng Ice cream sa convenience store. Nang pabalik na kami sa school nakita ko na si Rigel na nag aantay, nakasandal siya sa kaniyang kotse at nakapasok sa bulsa ng pantalon ang dalawang kamay niya habang ang kanyang mukha ay nakabusangot.
Nagpaalam na 'ko kay Casper at dumiretso papunta kay Rigel.
"Let's go?" He seriously said.
"Wait, are you mad? can we talk first?" I asked him.
"No, I'm just pissed."
"Tsk parehas lang 'yun. Sorry, bumili lang naman kami ni Casper ng ice cream wala ng iba." I hugged him and kissed him.
I heard him chuckles.
"You're laughing!" I raised a brow.
"I'm not." He rolled his eyes.
"Don't denied it Rigel I already saw you."
He kissed me then we went inside his car. He gave me a bouquet of flowers. Then we went to the mall to eat.
Pagkatapos naming kumain, dumiretso kami sa regatta store dahil may bibilhin daw siya. Nakita namin 'yung babaeng maganda na kayakapan niya dati.
"Hey Alex, long time no see." Bati ni Rigel.
"Hi cous, oh who is she?" Nagtataka niyang tanong.
"This is Cassiopeia my girlfriend and soon to be my wife." Rigel said seriously.
"Hi I'm Kc Fernandez." I smiled at her and I offered my hand.
"Hello nice to meet you Kc, I'm Alexandria Garcia. Sabi ni kuya nagselos ka daw sa 'kin dati." She chuckles.
"Hindi ah." I denied.
"Btw I need to go guys." Paalam ni Alex.
"Bye, take care." Rigel said.
Dumiretso kami sa Condo ni Rigel. Pagkadating namin, inaya niya agad akong pumunta sa roof top.
"Let's go to the roof top." Aya niya.
Pumunta kami sa roof top at pinagmasdan ang napakagandang kalangitan.
"Are you okay Rigel?" I asked him .
"Off course I am." He gave me a wide smile to assure me.
Days passed by and we haven't seen each other. He texted me that he's outside the school. I thought he was joking that's why I was so shocked when I already saw him.
"Why are you here?"
"I missed you, that's why I came here to see you."
"Sweet naman ng boyfriend ko."
"Here eat it, you're getting skinny." abot niya sa 'kin ng isang paper bag na may laman na pagkain.
"Thank you." I kissed him on his cheeks.
"I gotta go, I have a lot of work to do." He hugged and kissed me on my forehead then he already left.
If a man really loves you, he will do everything just to see you.
The next day we don't have class that's why I decided to visit him at his office.
Naabutan ko siya na pinapagalitan ng isang middle age na lalaki, kaya hindi muna ako tumuloy sa loob, nagtago muna ako sa gilid. Makalipas ang ilang minuto ay lumabas na ang matandang lalaki.
Pumasok na 'ko sa loob at nakita ko ang problemadong mukha ni Rigel. Ngunit agad itong na napalitan ng ngiti ng makita niya ako.
"I brought you food, Let's eat together. Are you okay?" I asked him.
"I'm okay now, I already see you." He gave me a smile then he kissed my forehead.
Lumipas ang isang linggo at mas lalo akong naging busy pero hindi ko nakakalimutan maglaan ng time para sakaniya at para sa pamilya ko.
From Rigel:
Cass I'm so happy, I'm finally promoted as a Marketing Manager.
To Rigel:
That was so great, congrats! Rawr.
From Rigel:
Thank you, We're having a celebration later at Pitcher's Perfect Bar. I'll fetch you then we'll go together, Rawr too.
Sinundo ako ni Rigel at dumiretso kami sa Pitcher's Perfect.
"Congrats Rigel, I'm so proud of you and I'm always be proud of you." I said.
"Thank you so much." He hugged and gave me a kissed.
"Congrats Vasquez!" Bati ng mga katrabaho niya.
"Let's have a cheers!" Rigel said.
"Cheers!"
They went to the dance floor and they danced until they got tired.
Dumating ang araw ng Birthday ni Rigel pumunta ko sa condo niya para gawan siya ng munting surpresa.
Ako ang nagluto ng lahat ng handa niya at pinag-ipunan ko din ang cake na binili ko.
Pagkadating niya, nagulat siya dahil naalala ko ang birthday niya akala niya daw kasi nakalimutan ko na, dahil sa sobrang busy ko sa school.
Binigay ko sakaniya ang regalo kong photo album na naglalaman ng pictures naming dalawa. Tuwang-tuwa siya habang tinitignan ang mga pictures namin. Napakadami naming ala-alang dalawa.
Linggo ngayon, walang pasok kaya naman dinala ko si lola sa Ospital para magpa-annual vaccination.
Masaya ako dahil malakas pa din si lola kahit na matanda na siya. Minsan ay inaatake siya ng sakit niya kaya natatakot ako. Hindi ako handa na maiwan kami ni lola.
Dumating ang araw na pinakahihintay ng aming banda ang battle of the bands.
Habang nagpeperform kami andaming tao ang sumisigaw at sumusuporta sa amin pero isang tao lang ang hinahanap ko, ang taong mahal ko. Agad akong ginanahan ng makita siyang may hawak-hawak na banner may nakasulat na "Go Harmonious Band!" and "Go Cassiopeia Drummer of my life, you made my heart beats faster."
Kinilig naman ako sa ginawa niya kaya matapos naming magperform, agad ko siyang nilapitan.
"Thank you, ang supportive ng boyfriend ko kahit busy nanuod pa din ng laban namin. I love you Rigel." I gave him a hug.
Maya-maya lang ay nag announce na ang emcee na kami ang nanalo. Laking pasasalamat namin dahil pinapangarap lang naming sumali dati sa bigating battle of the bands ngayon ay natupad na at may bonus pa dahil nanalo kami.
Tuwang-tuwa akong umuwi sa bahay at kinwento sakanila ang nangyari, binigay ko din ang napanalunan ko sakanila upang may dagdag pang gastos at pambiling gamot ni lola.
Dumating ang araw ng Birthday ko at cinelebrate ko lang ito kasama ang mga taong mahal ko, nag karoon lang kami ng onting salo-salo sa bahay at masaya na ko para do'n lalo na kasama ko ang lalaking mahal ko.
Binigyan ako ni Rigel ng maliit na music box. Natutuwa ako dahil natuto siyang mag tipid, i-appreciate ang mga bagay na mayron siya, magpatawad at higit sa lahat mahalin ang magulang niya ng walang sama ng loob.
Dumating ang araw ng Anniversary naming dalawa.
"Happy 2nd Anniversary Rigel!" I jumped on his bed and hugged him.
"Happy 2nd Anniversary." Rigel hugged me back then he leaned to give me a soft kiss.
He went to the bathroom to take a shower, after that he gave me a soft kiss and it became passionate. We end up making out inside his room.
He leaned me on the wall and he place his hand on the side of my neck and pulled me closer to gave me another kiss.
He took off my shirt. My face heated, he kissed me again and he pushed his tongue inside me while while his hand was roaming around my body until it reached my chest, I moaned when he put his hand inside my bra then played with my nipples
And he massaged my mound through my underwear.
"Rigel stop it." Sinabi ko, ng bumalik ang aking ulirat.
Your body is sacred so you need to protect it at all cost. Remember your body is a temple and you shouldn't be sharing it with anyone.
He stopped touching me then he gave me an apologetic smile.
"I'm sorry Cass, I promised that you'll walk on the aisle still having your virginity. I'm sorry, I love you."
Sinuot niya sa 'kin ulit ang damit ko.
Respecting woman you love is more important than telling she's beautiful.
He held my hand then we went inside his car. Nagpatuloy siya sa pagdadrive hanggang makarating kami sa Enchanted kingdom. Doon namin cenelebrate ang 2nd anniversary namin.
Nag ikot-ikot kami at sumakay sa rides na gusto naming sakyan. Nang mag dilim na, sumakay kami sa Wheel of Fate. Biglang may fireworks na pumutok sa kalangitan, Sabay kaming napatingin sa taas at pagkatapos tumingin kami sa Isa't-isa.
"I love the view, I mean I love you Rigel." I looked and smiled at him.
"I love you too, Happy 2nd Anniversary Cass I'm hoping that we'll end up marrying each other."
I found someone who will actually treat me well. Rigel is the best treasure I've ever had and I'm so blessed to have him in my life.