The Doctor's Order Book 1: Erik & Jillian

Chapter 10

Pakiramdam ni Jillian ay siya si Cinderella ng mga sandaling yun. Lalo pa't nang tuluyang makarating sila sa venue ng wedding anniversary ng grandparents nito. The place was classy and extravagant. It was a garden and pool party. Everyone is in their best suits and gowns. She was even more dazzled by the wonder of the place with those flying sky lanterns. Maraming tao ang bumati sa kanila at binati rin nila and there was the axes of the night—his grandparents who were very classy. Tila tinatambol ang kanyang dibdib nang ipakilala siya nito sa lolo at lola nito.

"Abuelo, Abuela, this is Jillian."

She was surprised when his grandparents kissed her cheeks. It was a sweet gesture.

"I see. Ikaw ba itong nililigawan nitong apo ko, hija?" nakangiting wika ng lolo nito.

She bit her lower lips. She didn't know how to respond. She was too overwhelmed to speak a word.

"Abuelo naman." tila napapangiti na napapailing na wika ni Erik.

"Jillian, hija, you are so beautiful. Bagay na bagay kayo ng aking gwapong apo." ani naman ng lola nito at hinawakan ang kamay nya.

"Kayo rin po, ang ganda at gwapo po ninyo. Happy anniversary po sainyo." wika nya sa mga ito at iniabot ang regalo niya para sa mga ito.

"Naku nag-abala ka pa hija. Salamat rito ah."

"Oh, you're girlfriend has really good pair of eyes Erik. Even with age, she noticed how august I am." tila natatawang wika ng lolo nito. "O siya, maiwan muna namin kayo at babatiin lang naman ang aking kumpadre. Enjoy the night."

She smiled shyly.

"Kayo rin po. Thank you po."

Ngunit bago sila tuluyang iwan ng mga ito upang batiin ang iba pang mga bisita ay binigyan sila ng mga ito ng makahulugang ngiti. Mukhang natutuwa ang mga ito sa pagdala sa kanya ni Erik roon.

She took a deep breath. Slowly, she's becoming comfortable with the people around.

"Is something wrong?"

Nabaling ang tingin nya sa binata. She wanted to scream. He was so damn handsome in his three piece grey suit. Mukhang hindi lang sya ang nakakapansin sa nag-uumapaw na kagwapuhan nito kundi pati ang ibang guest ay talagang napapatingin rito—specially the ladies. She felt her ego boosted that he asked her to be his date.

Hah! Mamatay kayo sa inggit! aniya sa isip.

"Wala naman. Medyo na-overwhelmed lang ako. Ang bait ng grandparents mo, bat di ka nagmana sa kanila?" tila natatawa wika nya. Surprise was written on his face.

"Miss Patrimonio, I am kind. Hindi nga lang kasing bait nila."

"Sus. Maniwala ako sayo. Naninindak ka kaya—"

He sighed and looked at her with a knotted forehead.

"Jillian, can we move on from that? Moving on is free you know."

Bahagyang natawa sya sa sinabi nito.

"Wow Mr. Peralta, coming from you? Hmmm... Aright, sabi mo eh." She smiled. Nabura ang ngiti sa mga labi nya nang pagmasdan sya nito. Her heart started beating so fast. So fast she think she'll have a cardiac arrest.

"You look beautiful today, Jillian."

She smiled shyly.

"Thank you. Salamat sa napakagandang dress."

He gave her a smile again as he reach for her hand.

"Can I have this dance?"

Her heart almost ran out of her ribcage. She felt so overwhelmed and happy to be with Erik. So without a word, she nodded.