THE UNLUCKY CALDERON (COMPLETED)

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ANTHONY POV

My mouth parted in shock.

“Why are you jealous?” I asked her.

Her face turn red, “Just don't ask, Anthony”

Dili sya maka tan aw ug diretso sa akong mata.

“Aww. My lady is shy..” I embrace her.

“Anthony, they might see us” she said.

“Let them see us. I'm proud of having you in between my arms” I said.

“Anthony!” a baritone voice call me.

Dali kaayo naka layo si Pal sa akoa tungod sa tao nga ni abot.

I pull her closer again to me. “Don't worry. He won't bite”

Wala ko kadungog nga ni react si Pal, so I finally face my brother.

Uh-huh. Si Antonio ra man gud ang ni abot. Nothing to worry about.

“Bro. Our parents is looking for you, asking why did you left Delyn alone.”

Pal's immediately removed my hands that had been holding her.

“Excuse me.. I'll leave now” she said.

I grab her again, “You're leaving..” I look at her, “With me.”

Then nag uban mi nga nibalik sa venue. I intertwined our hands and she's didn't react.

Thanks God!

“Ignacio!” my grandfather from father's side, saw me and even call my second name.

“Ignacio.. pffftt” Pal whisper, laughing.

I just let her laugh at me.

“Lo” I hug my grandfather without breaking our intertwined hands.

“Your girlfriend?” hunghong ni lolo.

Gipa ila ila nako si Pal kang lolo.

“Pal, this is my granddad and Lo, this is Pal Ringcon.. a friend”

They shake each others hands and converse a bit.

Tapos ni tan aw si lolo sa kamot namong duha ni Pal.

“Your friend huh?” he chuckles, “You really is my grand son” he added.

“Lo!” saway nako sa iyaha. Gikataw-an rako niya.

“Come, lady. I'll introduce you to the family” sulti niya kay Pal.

Pal just nod and follow my grandfather.

“Pal, what are you doing?” I asked her.

“Meeting you fam, I guess?” she shrugged.

I smiled. My heart jumping inside.

“Do you love me?”

Iyaha kong gingisihan, “Tara na” she said refusing to answer my question.

Shit! My heart just keep on dancing inside.

Pal Ringcon.. What a beautiful birthday present.