So? What are your plans in the future?
"Mom," I whispered.
"Mom, why are you talking about the future?" I told her.
"Sorry, hijo. I just want to make sure that you are including my daughter in your future plans," Wow! My Mom just ignored me! Bravo!
"She will always be Ma'am," Daron answered.
"Oh! No! Don't call me Ma'am. Call me Tita,"
"Sure po, Tita,"
"You know, I may not be always here for Iyah but I want to make sure she would have a bright future ahead of her. Ayaw kong....maranasan niya ang nararanasan ko ngayon," I looked at her in surprise because she opened that topic in front of Daron. She doesn't want to talk about that.
I looked at Daron and he smiled at me.
"But, let's forget about that. We can't do anything to change that. So, what are your plans?" My mother asked again.
"I would finish my profession, reach my goals with her and when I can provide for us, I will marry her," He said like he was so sure it would happen. "I wanted to tell you of all of my plans but I wanted to see Iyah's reaction when she'll know about it. So, I hope you'll respect my decision Tita," My Mom nodded and her lips slowly formed into a smile.
"Good. The fact that you can see your future with her is okay for me," My mother told him.
"How did you two meet?"
"Mom! Come on! You're not like this," I honestly told her. She just chuckled and then ignored me for the second time.
"I know you're busy so I have to-," I stopped because I realized that she will just ignore me.
"It was a volleyball game of the school and I intentionally sat beside her," What? Bigla akong napaayos ng upo dahil sa sinabi niya. He intentionally sat beside me? He didn't open this up to me but he did to my Mom. Then, Mom is changing her attitude towards Daron. This is just totally unfair.
I just took my time consuming the food served in the table and watching the paintings hanged in the walls of the restaurant. My Mom suddenly laughed, the reason why my attention was brought back to them.
"She dresses like that. She used to admire me a lot and she imitates how I dress and ac-,"
"Mom, please," I pleaded. I know I shared this to Xyle and Zaye pero di ko kaya 'pag sa kanya na.
"You claimed before that you love fashion! What's the matter now?" My Mom teased me.
"There was this one time, hijo. She tried to wear my clothes and sandals," Mom continued talking to Daron. I knew she would share this!
"Mom, please," I tried again.
"Sinuot niya yung off- shoulder ko and it looked like a dress because she was just five years old! She wore my heels, too! She wore make up actually, but it made her look like a clown," My Mom laughed and Daron laughed too. This is getting so embarrassing!
"Alam mo ba kung paano ko nalaman iyon, hijo? She almost fell on the staircase because she was trying to walk with my heels! I was so nervous that time. Ewan ko nalang dito kay Iyah. Akala ko nga di siya magiging interesado sa med. Nag- iba din naman,"
"Mom....,"
"I actually have a picture of her," My Mom offered her phone to Daron.
"Mom! Stop it, please..," I tried to snatch the phone but Daron got it so fast.
"Can I have a copy, Tita? Pasa ko lang po," He was smiling all the time, trying to stop himself from bursting to laughter.
"Uhhhh..Mom," I sounded like I am about to cry. But, why would I right? Kahit pa ipasa niya lahat ng baby pictures ko sa phone niya! It's fine! I'll help him do it !
"Come on, darling! Okay lang naman yung mukha mo dun! You looked so cute," My Mom comforted me but I know she's just teasing me.
"Include her picture in Japan, hijo," My Mom suggested.
Wait....Japan! The vacation to Japan!
"Lahat nalang po. If okay lang?"
"Sure,"
"Mom," I called her. She looked at me. I thought she's gonna ignore me. Finally!
"We're going to Japan!" I told her.
"When?" She asked.
"This vacation but not for too long. We have to finish the research," I answered.
"The girls will go with the two of you?" She asked. She advised me to save as much as I can because we are not expecting anything from Dad. I am hoping she could help me with this...
"Uhhh..yes, Mom,"
"I'll transfer the money to your bank tomorrow," I smiled and whispered to her 'thank you'.
"You have a photoshoot, right? This vacation, too?" I just nodded. Tita A set the schedule already. Perhaps, di na muna kami uuwi ni Daron ng Pilipinas kasama sila Avril pagkatapos ng vacation sa Japan.
"Sagot na ng Mode Exquise lahat ng expenses, Mom," I told her.
"I want you to enjoy, darling. Buy anything you want,"
"There's no need, Mom," I honestly told her. Madami pa naman akong clothes and bags na hindi ginagamit. I will use those.
"Thank you for being so kind. For understanding me," I just smiled.
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We're done with our talk with Mom. It felt good that I finally introduced Daron to my Mom. I am following him, right now. He's so busy that I had to push him because he is slowly walking.
"Wait lang," He complained.
"Bukas pa tayo makakauwi nito," I told him.
"This one is okay for my wallet," He suddenly said.
"Patingin," He held his phone up and mouthed 'bawal'. He laughed at my reaction and then he pulled me to where his car is parked.
"Can I borrow your phone?" I tried.
"No....way...baka idelete mo pa lahat yun. That's 213 photos. That took so long para mapasa lahat," He looked like a teacher having his lecture, doing hand gestures to make the pupils understand. So ako yung student? We're on the same age.
"Okay," I just said. I can't think of any other ways to convince him. Gusto niya yatng ibitay yung 213 na larawan ko sa condo niya. I suggest in his car, too.
"Hey...you mad at me?" He carefully said.
"No," I told him.
"Sige. I'll let you see the wallpaper in my phone so that your mood will lighten up," He got his phone and I waited.
"Here," Tinampal ko yung mukha niya when I saw my picture wearing the large sunglasses , heels and dress of Mom. He made it as a wallpaper! I looked like a clown because of my make up! I glared at him but he just laughed at me.
"How's your mood?" He asked, still laughing.
"Shut up,"
He went nearer and gave me a torrid kiss. He placed his hand on my side and then he smiled.
"Now, how's your mood?" He asked with a wide smile.
"Stop it," I looked away to hide the smile but he saw it.
"Mood is more than okay. Still weak from the kis-" I covered his mouth because the robot sound he was making isn't good to hear. He actually doesn't need to put effort so that he would sound like a robot. He sounds like a robot whenever he answers someone coldly.
"Sorry," He said but he doesn't sound so series saying it. He was even laughing!
"It's okay, robot," I told him without any emotion. His jaw literally dropped.
"Ssshhhhh..drive, robot," I teased him more. Now, my turn. Ako naman tatawa.
The whole ride was really fun. He asked my Mom for permission if I can sleep in his own house. Malapit lang naman sa city so it's fine. Right now, I'm thinking of going home. I'm chickening out after teasing him.
"Robot..I mean Daron!" I laughed again. He just gave me a glare. Siya yung nagsasalita na parang robot kanina pero ayaw din namang sabihan na robot.
"Hatid mo nalang ako sa mansion," I slowly uttered the words na parang di madedetect ng robot yung command pag binilisan ko.
Wala siyang response....
Ginalit ko ata. So bad, Iyah.
He still opened the door for me when we arrived. Gentleman pa din naman pala kahit galit. I smiled at the thought.
I walked faster and when we're close enough, I hugged him from the back.
"I'm sorry," I said. I laughed after a few minutes.
He faced me. I tilted my head and landed my lips on his. He moved his lips, too. But he stopped first, looking okay already.
"Bawal kang matulog sa kwarto ko," He said with finality.
"Bakit? Wala kang sofa sa kwarto mo?" I asked.
"Basta. Bawal," He just said. He left me in the living room.
I went inside a guest room and made myself comfortable. Then, I doze off to sleep.
Nagising ako dahil sa bango sa kusina. I know he would cook but I want to see him cooking. Maybe I can learn from him, too. I haven't started learning cooking but I think I will next week. After I cleaned myself, I went to the kitchen.
"Good morning!" I shouted. "Morning," Daron said then he chuckled after.
"You want to have a tutorial, huh? live?" He asked. I nodded like a kid and inspected the whole kitchen. Nilatag niya lahat ng ingredients sa table and he started slicing.
"Ano yung mabango kanina?" He pointed at the right side then I saw an omelette folded around with vegetables, chives and meat.
"So you really know how to cook?" I asked. Before, I wasn't totally convinced that he knows how to cook not until now that I saw him.
"You didn't believe me when I told you, huh?" He laughed.
"No. Manloloko ka kasi,"
"So niloloko lang kita?" He fired back with a smile.
"Ewan ko. Di ko alam," He left the knife and went nearer for a kiss.
"Niloloko lang pala, ah. Di daw alam," He mocked.
"Sige na! I want to see a live cooking show!" I told him and urged him to continue what he is doing.
He really didn't lie, though. He can move the kitchen tools swiftly as if he is really used to holding them. He cooks like a professional chef, in short. I would also like to learn those. Someday, Iyah.
The food was also so delectable. Every time na may nauubos ako parang gusto ko pa. He just keeps on laughing even when I'm always praising the food he prepared.
"Mag-aral ka kasi kung paano magluto," He told me.
"Sino ba nagturo sayo?" I asked. I want to hire him or her, too.
"Wala," He simply ansered.
"Anong wala? Tutorial videos on YouTube? How to cook?" He nodded. I don't like that. I think mas magada kung kay Zai or Ari magpaturo kung paano. Mas madali siguro akong matututo. If I'll hire someone to teach me, nakakahiya. I will not be comfortable for sure.
"So, you have lists already on where to go to Japan?"
"Wala pa. Ang aga pa naman. Mag-iisip pa kami. Finals pa din next week," I reminded him.
"Anong gusto mong gawin ngayon?"
"Water the plants!" I told him when I saw that he has a nice garden. He also has sunflowers! I stoood up and started cleaning the table. He offered that he would clean the table so I washed the dishes, instead. Pumayag naman siya. He did all the sweeping and the keeping of food.
"Sa lahat ba naman ng puwede mong gawin, magdidilig ng halaman pa?" He asked me in an amused tone.
"You can just ask me if you want to go to the garden to see the sunflowers. Magdidilig daw," He said.
"I'm serious! Akala mo di ako marunong magdilig ng halaman? That's as easy as wetting yourself when you take a bath! Ang kaibahan lang, sa halaman mo itatapat yung shower!" I told him.
"Sasabunan mo yung sunflowers?" He asked as if I'd say yes. Grabe to.
"Huwag, ha. Kawawa yung mga halaman ko. Huwag mong lagyan ng sabon. Mamamatay yung mga yun," He reminded me and followed me until I got the hose already.
"What do you think of me? Of course, I know," Sabi ko then I started watering the plants.
"Nagdidilig ka pala?" I glared at him.
"Oo naman," I proudly answered.
"You want a sample?"
"Ano ba yan? Sample na-" He failed to continue kasi tinapat ko na yung hose sa mukha niya. That's what you get for teasing me.
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A/N: Sorry po! Sabi ko Wednesday na late lang ng isang araw! Thank you for reading! God bless you all :)
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