Unsuccessful Landing II: To Crash on His Arms (COMPLETE)

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We want to take things slow even though we're already engaged. Both our parents wanted a grand wedding for us. We decided to do it in October, which is seven months from now. We have a lot of time to prepare. Sinadya 'yon ni Mama at Tita Lucia dahil nagkasundo silang kilalang designer ang gagawa ng gown ko at suit ni Santi, at dress and suit ng mga maid of honor, bridesmaid, at groomsmen.

They we're planning to hold two weddings. One here in the Philippines, and one in Manhattan where Santi's hometown is. Para makadalo ang mga relatives ni Santi na hindi makakalipad dito sa pilipinas. Isang linggo ang pagitan ng una sa pangalawang kasal. With different sets of gowns and suit.

I can't imagine the cost of everything. Hindi na ako nagreklamo dahil bakas ang pag-e-enjoy sa mukha ng mga magulang namin habang pinag-uusapan ang kasal namin ni Santi.

Most people think that our relationship was perfect. They were wrong. No relationship is perfect. Nag-aaway din kaming dalawa. Minsan malala, minsan mababaw lang. Ilang beses na siyang nagselos sa mga naging kaklase ko noon at katrabaho ko ngayon. Ganon din naman ako sa kaniya. Lalo na, women are sometimes more persistent than men. Especially those who thinks they can get every men they wanted.

"You're late again."

Nakahalukipkip ko siyang pinanood alisin ang sapatos niya. He just came home and it's already past midnight. Kanina ko pa siya inaantay dahil pinagluto ko siya ng hapunan, pero ngayon lang siya dumating. The food is already cold kaya itinabi ko na lang 'yon. Nagtatampo ako dahil minsan lang ako magluto tapos hindi pa niya makakain agad.

"We're handling a difficult case this time."

"We?"

"I was with Attorney Castro in a meeting."

Nanliit ang mga mata ko nang marinig isang pamilyar na apelyido.

"Attorney Castro? Yung classmate mo na dikit ng dikit sa'yo nung nasa law school ka kahit na alam niyang may girlfriend ka na?"

He went silent. Lumapit siya sa akin at hinalikan ako sa labi. I didn't respond. Bumuntong hininga siya at nilagpasan ako.

"Let's talk again when you're calm enough to understand that she's just a coworker for me. No need to get jealous."

"I am calm!"

"You're raising your voice. Bukas na lang tayo mag usap. Let's just sleep for tonight, please."

I bit my lower lip when he pulled me closer for a hug. He sounds exhausted. Hinayaan ko siyang buhatin ako papasok ng kuwarto namin at hindi na nagsalita pa. He placed me on our bed then he head out to shower. Tahimik kaming natulog pagtapos niya maligo.

I was hoping to talk to him when I woke up in the morning...but he already left when I opened my eyes. I just saw my breakfast and a note on the bed table.

'I'll be late again for today. I'm sorry, baby. I'll make it up to you after this case. I love you.'
- Your Husband.

That note wasn't enough to lift up my mood. I was expecting us to talk. Hindi lang dahil sa ilang beses niyang late na pag-uwi. I also wanted to talk to him about my three days stay in Japan for a team retreat. Kahapon ko lang nalaman 'yon at gusto ko sanang personal siyang sabihan sa pag-alis ko. Today is my flight.

Bahala na nga. I'll just text him the details. He's busy anyway. I'm sure he won't mind if I go out of reach for three days.

Nag empake na ako. I was used to this so I finished quickly. Ilang oras pa at nasa himpapawid na kami.