Monasterio Series 8: Nights in Casa Vallejo

Chapter 11

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Chapter 11

I once again looked back to the historical and beautiful Casa Vallejo. Ang planong ilang araw na pagbabakasyon dito, nauwi sa dalawang linggo.

No regrets. I really enjoyed it. I found a sudden peace. I had a good time seeing nature every time I woke up in the morning. The food and hotel staff are nice.

I met Terrence. It's the best take away I had in this vacation.

Naramdaman ko ang kamay niya sa bewang ko. Nilingon ko siya at naabutang nakatingin rin sa Casa. Bumuntonghininga ako at nilingon ulit ang lugar.

"I will surely miss it here." sabi ko.

"We can go back here anytime. At least twice a year."

Nakagat ko ang ibabang labi. How sure is he that we're still together that time? Oo at kami na pero ayaw ko umasa masiyado na magtatagal kami. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang takbo ng utak ni Terrence.

Alam ko sa sarili kong hindi ako magloloko o magkakaroon ng iba bukod sa kaniya. I'm never a fan of cheating. I always value relationships because that's what my parents taught me through their successful marriage.

Pero paano siya? Given the rumors about him? Puwede ba ako makampante na ako lang?

Maybe you need to start trusting him, Priscilla. But not too much. Expectations always lead to disappointment.

"Yeah, of course. We sure will."

Nilingon kong muli si Terrence. He was already looking at me. The morning sun was hitting the side of his face making his obsidian eyes turn a little bit caramel. He's literally flawless.

Kahit sa malapitan titigan, walang kahit na anong makikita sa balat niya. His cheeks were even a little bit rosy. Mestiso at lumilitaw sa tuwing naaarawan.

"What?" natatawang tanong ko.

The edge of his lips raised in a proud smirk. He tilted his head and inched his face closer. My eyes automatically shut when his lips landed on mine.

It was just a quick kiss, just a little brush off our lips but it gave my stomach another set of butterflies. Katulad niya, hindi ko rin naranasan ito sa ibang lalaki noon. Hindi ko naranasan ang kiligin.

I'm wondering... If we ever feel the sparks towards someone for the first time... does it mean they are already the one?

"So how's vacation? Ang dalang ko makatanggap ng tawag sa'yo." It was my mother when I arrived in our family house.

After long hours of driving, nakabalik na kami ni Terrence ng Manila. Sa isang restaurant kami naghiwalay matapos kumain ng dinner. Gabi na rin kami nakauwi. We did convoy and I never thought it'd be fun and exciting.

Naupo ako sa couch at isinandal ang batok. Ramdam ko ang ngalay sa puwetan ko at maging sa mga braso na rin. I wonder if Terrence felt the same or he's used to long drives?

"I'm sorry, Mommy. I enjoyed Baguio and as much as possible, inilayo ko muna ang gadgets sa akin." sabi ko habang nakapikit pa rin ang mga mata.

"Hmm, talaga ba? A friend told me that she saw you in SM Baguio with a very wealthy businessman. A Monasterio to be specific..." she said that made me unlock my eyes and looked at her. "How true is this?"

She sat elegantly on the couch across me. Pinagkrus niya ang mga binti at may ngiti sa mga labi akong pinagmasdan. She's already in her fifty's but she still looked young and sophisticated. People say that I got her beauty.