What? Stop it
"At least, I know how to fry egg, cook rice, and-"
"Tss. And simple naman," He boastfully said.
"Sige, I'll take note of that. Tingnan mo lang. I will know how to cook someday. If I have free time, I'll practice how to cook those hard stuffs,"
"Hahaha. May finals pa uyyy. You'll be very busy," He countered.
"Try lang naman," I answered.
"Talaga? Puwede magrequest?" He asked with a wide smile. How arrogant.
"Dapat Filipino dish. Adobo," Adobo? Why Adobo?
"Bakit? You know how to cook Adobo? "He just nodded as a reply, still smiling.
"You know Iyah. Okay lang naman na ako yung magluluto. You don't have to-"
"Shut up," I silenced him. He's really enjoying this one.
I took a bite at the food and then I glared at him. His arrogant attitude made me hate him on our first interactions. Wala pa akong nameet na tao na proud dahil one point higher siya sa akin. Siya lang.
"Your reaction is priceless," He told me. He keeps on laughing the whole time we are consuming the food. If he keeps on insulting me because I don't know how to cook, I kept on praying na sana mabilaukan siya.
"Sorry. Di ko lang mapigilan," He tried his best not to laugh. Kanina sabi ko, he is as good as me when it comes to acting. I already changed my mind. He can't stop himself from laughing!
"You just proved to me na hindi totoo yung sinabi ko kanina. Yung tungkol sa acting," I smiled to annoy him but he just mouthed "told you."
"I want to try the pool tomorrow," I changed the topic. Yun yung unang lumabas sa bibig ko kahit na gusto ko naman talagang maligo ngayon.
"I can't get over you learning to cook for-"
"Stop it," He closed his mouth and acted like zipping it.
"Di na nga. Last na yon. Kakasorry ko lang," He raised both of his hands up, surrendering.
"Pool ka lang bukas? No beach?" I want the pool tonight. Just rest after eating then I can swim.
"Ngayon nalang kaya?" I voiced out my thoughts.
"If that's what you want. Then, we will," I smiled at that.
The wooden like floor forming a curve covered the half of the border of the pool. The front side is made up of glass, facing the wild waves of the beach. It's location is where you you could see the sunset. Sa baba naman, you can see the rock formations. Now, I'm thinking of going there tomorrow for some pictures.
I am not really prepared for this short stay. I went here only wearing a white cocktail dress and brown stringed sandals. But Daron was so prepared for this. He brought some extra clothes and bikinis for me, including toothbrush and all the other essentials.
When I think the rest after consuming is enough, I slowly untied my white robe, revealing my stringed black bikini. I dived into the water and relaxed myself.
"You didn't wait for me," He pointed out before diving into the water.
"Sorry. Natagalan ka kasi," I said kahit hindi ko alam kung naririnig niya ba ako. Then, I felt someone holding my ankle.
"What?"
"Mission failed. Di ako matatakutin," Si Ari lang yun, I said inside my head. Totoo din naman kasi, siya lang sa lahat ng kaibigan ko ang madaming kinatatakutan. Takot magbayad sa cashier, sa harap ng madaming tao, kahit sa pamilya niya pa. But, I understand where her fear because of her own family is coming from. They pressure her a lot, the main reason kung bakit siya tinulungan ni Zai.
Hindi na tuloy sila classmates. At least, Zai had the chance to work harder. Before, being on top is like a normal happening for her. Finally, nakahanap na siya ng katapat niya ngayon.
"Where do you want to go tomorrow?" I snapped back to reality because of the question. I want to tour around the whole island but maybe next time when we have more time.
"Rock formations. I want to test your photography skills," Hamon ko sa kanya.
"Basic," He muttered.
"I'll test your modeling skills, then," He added. That's not a problem to me. I've done a lot of photo shoots already. I've acted in front of a crowd and walked confidently in a runway.
"Don't tell me pinagkamalan ka din ng parents mo na gusto mong maging photographer dahil magaling ka kumuha ng pictures? Or maybe this time, it's Xyle or Zaye?"
He laughed at my remarks. Okay, laugh all you want because I know how to make you shut up.
Binasa ko yung mukha niya ng tubig. "Don't," he complained. I went nearer and tried to memorize his features, features screaming of arrogance and authority. He has the right to be proud, though. Everyone is proud of having him. I am.
I traced his face with my fingers and I kissed him softly in the lips.
"Are you memorizing my face?" I just nodded and stared into his eyes.
"You don't have to do that. You'll see me everyday," He assured me. We never know know what is His plan for us. Maybe we are not destines for each other? Paano kung pinagkrus ang landas namin upang may matutunan kami sa isa't- isa?
"What is it won't be us until the end?" I asked him. Posible naman kasi yun. If ever that happens, I don't know if I could still take another pain. I am certain that I won't entertain someone after him. I would completely shut the door and windows of my heart.
"Shhhhh. Let's not think of that," He encircled his arms on my waist, pulling me closer to him. I rested my head on his chest to assure him that if he'll fight I'll always stay by his side.
"But, we know na posibleng may mangyari na-" He cut me off.
"I won't let that happen," Then he kissed the top of my head.
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"Another pose," He instructed me. I didn't mind the sharp edges of the stone just so that I can take a better pose. I wanted to request for him to do the modeling and I'll do the photography part.
"This time, ikaw naman,"
"No," He insisted.
"Why?"
"It's awkward," He simply answered.
"What? Awkward?! What's hard to deal with? Me taking your pictures?" I laughed because of what I said.
But, he nodded. What's wrong with me taking his pictures?
"Hey! There's nothing wrong with that! Ngayon ka pa nahihiya sa akin?" I shouted because he is already too far.
"Kahit isa lang! Please!" I tried again.
"Only one!"
"Sige na nga! Isa lang!" He shouted back.
"Rock formations," I told him and pointed at a rock where I wanted him to stay.
I told him to pose through hand gestures but he was really not willing to do it. He just flashed a wide smile just to end the shooting immediately.
"No, I want a serious one," I told him in a serious tone. If he wants this done immediately, then he should do it my way! Honestly, we used the rocks so that we can have fierce poses.
"Come on! You're unfair! Mabilis ka lang utusan kapag staff ng Mode Exquise ang nagsasabi! If they say, strip! You will without complai-"
He really removed his shirt.
"Good, then. I'll do this fast," I told him and then I started taking photos of him in different angles. In every angle, he still looks extremely handsome. That's unfair for others because they have to remember on what angle do they look good.
He placed his one arm on the rock and stared at the camera intently. I clicked it and we're done.I think the last one's the best.
He firmly intertwined his hands with mine. I was busy looking at the photos. I noticed he has a well toned and shaped body. I know this is nonsense but naisip ko lang. Baka matakot yung mga patients dahil sa katawan niya? Of course, he is a model he needs to maintain that body. Pero, he will quit that soon because he has to focus with his dream profession.
"Hey, when are you planning to quit ME?" I also wanted to know his plans. Ako, I'll just finish the contract then, I'm done with the agency. I think yung photoshoot namin ni Daron this vacation will be my last biggest project.
"Haven't decided yet. I want it as early as possible. Malapit na matapos yung kontrata and I'm just waiting for you," Bakit napunta sa akin ang usapan?
"Me? Why are you waiting for me?"
"So you'll leave without waiting for me?" He asked.
"I don't know your plans. When I say I'd leave today baka umalis ka ng agency kahit di ka pa naman handa," Ayaw ko na mapilitan siya dahil sa akin. He should consider his plans, too.
"I'll always be ready when it comes to you,"
"I'm just saying na baka ayaw mo pa talagang umalis sa modeling?" He's already a star in the agency. I know mahirap din iwan ang minsan mo nang pinaglaanan ng oras. I'm sure he enjoyed modeling kahit gaano man kahirap na pagsabayin ang med sa modeling.
"Tss. Ang hirap nga pagsabayin ng dalawa, diba?" He laughed. I can relate to what he said. Kasi kahit naman, we do the shoots and the walks when we are free, we usually use that to research more about medicine topics.
"Kaya nga tayong dalawa lang ang nakakagawa diba?"
"Mas mahilig kasi sa mahirap," I told him. He just laughed.
"You'll meet my Mom, later," I reminded him. He suddenly went quiet. A while ago, ayaw na niyang magpapicture kasi maghahanda na daw siya. He is making the 'akward stuff' a while ago as an excuse.
"Nervous?" He glared at me and I just laughed. When I met his parents, di pa naman kami nun. This one's different. He's nervous kasi daw magalit yung mommy ko na di namin sinabi. But, I know she'll understand if I have to give Dad as a reason. My Mom is just busy but I know she loves me.
"Alam mo ba, si Mommy mukha siyang strict. She's always busy kaya dapat hindi ka mabagal kumilos," I teasingly told him.
"Di naman ako mabagal kumilos, ah," He defended himself. I know, just saying.
"She wants to know everything that's happening to my life specially if you talk about love," He turned to me and raised his brows. What I said hurts a bit kasi hindi naman totoo yun. I share to her she doesn't ask me to mention it to her.
"I don't believe you. Based on your stories, palaging busy ang Mommy mo," Uh! He remembers my stories. Okay, I give up.
We climbed the stairs going to the beach house. We planned to go to their house first, then sa isang resto na kami magkikita ni Mommy. Mommy knows na pinapasundan ako ni Daddy. He wants to know what's happening to my life to make sure I'm not doing something stupid.
"I'll just change,"
"Okay, be fast," I was surprised. Yung iba kasi, kapag kinakabahan gusto nilang bagalan ang kilos nila. Siya, binibilisan pa.
Yun nga ang ginawa ko, I changed immediately after the shower. Pero kahit pinakamabilis ko na yun, nauna pa din siya.
"What? Ang bilis mo naman," I said while picking up my bag.
"Of course, ang bagal mo nga, eh," He said. What ang bagal? Pinakamabilis ko na pagbibihis yun!
We arrived at the restaurant at around 3 in the afternoon. We visited Xyle and Zaye first kasi nga daw gusto nila ng kalaro. We also told them about the trip to Japan this vacation. Gusto nilang sumama but they said maybe next time nalang.
Wala pa si Mommy but she already reserved a table. We just ordered and I included her since I know her choice of food.
We didn't eat yet. We wanted to wait for her. It's not like lunch namin to. I opened my phone for possible messages from Mom. Meron nga.
Mom: I'm going there already....
Me: We're already here Mom.
Mom: I reserved a table.
Me: Thank you, Mom. We already ordered food. We're waiting for you.
Mom: I'm here.
Bigla nalang tumayo si Daron. I saw my Mom approaching the table. I chuckled kasi mukhang nakakita ng multo si Daron. He has seen my Mom in photos already kaya kilala niya na.
"Good afternoon, Tita," He said pagkatapos magmano. Bakit bigla nalang naging mabait? Where is the arrogant side? I just laughed it off.
"Good afternoon din," My Mom replied. She then faced me after I kissed her cheeks.
"Di mo ipapakilala Iyah?" She laughed.
"Mom!" I told her, trying not to make my voice loud.
"Uhhh, Mom. This is Daron -"
"Your boyfriend," Mom continued.
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