Melting You Softly (Student Series #1)

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

For me, true happiness doesn't always rely on money, possessions, and success. True happiness is when you feel contented with what you have and the feelings you share with the most significant people around you.

That's why it is important to cherish the moments and those people who have always been there for us despite all the shortcomings in life. Despite our flaws and negative attitudes. Despite our differences and social identities. We will never know how long we will be able to spend time with them.

Baka magulat na lang tayo na isang araw, wala na pala sila. Malungkot... masakit... pero ang mahalaga ay alam natin sa sarili na ginawa natin ang lahat ng makakaya para maging masaya ang isang relasyon at minahal natin ang isang tao habang nariyan pa sila.

After the picture taking, the food were served to our guests. Sina Mama at Papa ang isa sa mga nag-aasikaso sa kanila habang ang kapatid ko naman ay naroon sa table ng mga pinsan namin. Lumalapit lang ako sa kada table para makipagkuwentuhan saglit.

Huli ko pang napuntahan ang table kung nasaan sina Tita Diamond at Tito Miko. Kasama nila sa table sina Tita Lei at Tito Brant, pati sina Tita Rappy at Tito Trivo. Isa-isa ko pa silang binati nang tumayo si Tito Miko para paupuin ako.

Humalakhak ako at bahagyang umiling.

"Okay lang po ako, Tito. I just passed by to greet everyone. I hope you are enjoying the food po..."

Tito Trivo pointed at Tito Miko. "Kanina pa 'yan nag-e-enjoy, sa kusina pa lang."

"Trivo," Tita Rappy called him before she turned to me with a small smile. "Of course, we love the food, Izzy. Anyway, nasabi ba ni Harley na mali-late siya ngayon?"

"Ah, yes po, Tita. I'm pretty sure she's on the way here now. Hintayin ko na lang po siya bago kami kumain." I smiled. "Thank you po pala sa cake and other desserts. I love the minimalistic style! Simple yet it looks so elegant. I'm pretty sure they all taste great."

"You're welcome, Izzy. I'm glad you love it. Si Harley nga sana ang gagawa kaso ay may klase siya kaya nagpatulong na."

"Ang ganda naman ng nasa baywang mo," puna ni Tita Lei habang nakatitig sa tiyan ko. "I don't usually see girls or women wearing a chain around their waist. Did you buy it?"

Napahawak ako sa tinutukoy niya at ngumiti. "This is Axasiel's gift po last year on my debut..."

"Maganda talaga ang taste ng anak ko. Manang-mana sa akin," ani Tito Miko at nilingon si Tita Dias.

"Oh..." Tumango-tango si Tita Lei at humarap sa asawa para bumulong.

Tito Brant smirked and whispered back that made her giggle. Bumaling naman siya sa akin pagkatapos.

"By the way... you seem more beautiful and glowing until today, Izzy. Axasiel's a damn lucky guy," he commented.

Tito Trivo smirked. "Kapag naghiwalay kayo, siguradong marami pang masisirang relasyon dito."

"Axasiel won't let that happen," Tita Dias said strictly and looked at me sternly. "And I'm sure Izzy is old enough to handle their relationship as well. Right, Izzy?"

Old enough... but not mature enough. She knew it.

"Of course, Tita Dias." Ngumiti pa ako. "I'll make sure to protect our relationship... and our feelings."

Gumuhit na ang ngiti sa labi niya. "Where is Axe, by the way? Hindi ka niya sinasamahan?"

"Ah! He went outside for a bit, Tita. Gusto niyo pong tawagin ko?"

"Baka kinuha 'yong para sa intermission number niya," singit ni Tito Miko matapos uminom ng tubig.

Hindi nakaligtas sa mata ko ang pagsiko ni Tita Dias sa kanya kaya napatingin siya rito na nakakunot ang noo.