Wrong Ring Finger [On Hold]

Chapter 11

Lea

"Mom! Dad!" I called my parents in glee as soon as we reached their house.

I kissed both of their cheeks then watched Aga na magmano sa parents ko, napangiti na naman tuloy ako.

It's Sunday and we're here in Tagaytay right now. Nagsimba muna kami ni Aga bago kami pumunta rito. Sunday is also our date day, dahil pagdating ng Lunes ay marami na naman kaming gagawin. We'd probably miss each other the whole week because of our works kahit na palagi kaming gumagawa ng oras para magkita at magkasama. Also, we usually sleep together in my unit, minsan sa bahay niya.

Actually, ang swerte nga namin dahil malapit lang ang office niya sa main branch namin. Hindi lang kami nagkikita kapag pumupunta siya sa sight ng project nila na minsan ay outside Manila. However, it's fine with me because it's his job and I'm happy for it especially for him. Also, Aga's always updating me, ako rin sa kanya, so that we could not miss each other that much.

"Magtatagal ba kayong dalawa rito?" Mom asked as she placed the food on the table then sat on her chair.

Sa labas ulit kami kakain dahil maganda ang view at masarap ang hangin. By the way, the coffee shop is done renovating months ago already.

I pulled my chair towards the table and started putting rice on Aga's plate. "We don't know yet, Mom. Hanggang anong oras mo ba kami gusto rito?" I laughed.

"Ay, nako! Kahit magdamag kayo rito!" She laughed and also started putting rice on Dad's plate.

"Salamat, mahal," Dad told Mom after the latter served his food.

I chuckled and silently hoped that Aga and I would be like my parents someday. Alam kong hindi maganda ang umasa, pero hindi naman masama ang mangarap.

We started eating at nag-kwentuhan lang kami. Madalas tungkol sa relasyon naming dalawa ni Aga. So far, our relationship is so good. Although, nagtatalo na rin kami minsan. But we never had a big fight, and I don't think kakayanin ko kapag nag-away kami nang malala ni Aga. Hence, I'm thankful with the advices that my parents are giving us.

"May pupuntahan pa ba kayo mamaya?" Dad asked.

I glanced at Aga then back to my Dad. "We're going to cemetery after, Dad."

"Why? Did someone die?" Mom worriedly asked.

"No, Mom. We're going to visit Eman," I told her.

I made a promise to Eman before he died, although I was really hopeless that I could find love again. He was the one who initiated na ipakilala ko sa kanya ang lalaking susunod kong mamahalin, at ipinangako niyang siya ang unang magiging masaya para sa akin. Maswerte raw ang taong 'yon, pero mukhang ako ata ang swerte sa pag-ibig na nahanap ko, o nakahanap sa akin dahil hindi naman ako naghanap.

Aga also wants to meet him, he has the best response when I told him that I want to introduce him to Eman. He also wants to thank Eman for treating me the best way he could. Ang swerte ko lang sa mga lalaking nagmamahal sa akin, both of their hearts are just so pure. Another reason why I want them to meet each other.

After we ate ay naglakad-lakad muna kami ni Aga para ma-appreciate ang magandang view, samantalang si Mom and Dad naman ay bumalik sa pag-aasikaso ng coffee shop. Sobrang hands-on talaga nila, not just to our family but also in business and I'm proud to say that I've learned a lot from them that I still use today as a business woman. My parents are not perfect though, but what made them one is they listen to their children; not just listen but understand us.

"Kape tayo?"

I chuckled when Aga asked me that. Tignan mo, ngayon siya na ang nag-aaya sa akin mag-kape. Siya na nga ang taga-timpla ko ng kape sa umaga, eh. Nahilig na rin siya sa kape, para naman daw may common ground kami. Haha