Nagdaan ang ilang linggo ay mas napadalas ang mga lakad namin ni Isabella. We've been more closer than before. Kung noon ay sa Mall lamang ang punta namin ay ngayon, nakakarating na kami sa Baguio, Tagaytay at kung saan-saan.
I thought it would be hard for me to make her fall for my charms but it wasn't. Yet it's an advantage.
"I'm glad that you've accepted my invitation, Dean." She said as we walk inside their house. "Let's go. Doon tayo sa veranda."
Sumunod ako tulad ng gusto niya. She took me to their veranda. I can feel the cold blowing air caressing my face. I closed my eyes feeling the air.
"I cooked all of these!" aniya patungkol sa mga pagkaing nakahain sa aming harapan.
I pulled a chair for her, naupo siya at nagpasalamat. Mayroon ring Italian Spaghetti, Roasted Chicken and a pitcher of lemon juice on the table.
"Wow! You can also cook?" I asked amazed. Noon pa man ay alam ko nang marunong siyang magluto but I need to act as if I knew nothing.
She nodded and then smiled at me. "So, let's eat?!" She beamed.
She put an Italian pasta on my plate at kinain ko iyon. It tastes great! Tama lamang ang timpla at ang pagkakaluto ng pasta.
"Try this too. Does it tastes good?"
I ate the roast chicken and I nodded as a sign that I love what she cooked.
"Niluto mo itong lahat?" I asked as I took a sip of my lemon juice.
Tumango siya ay ngumiti ng malapad. "Yup! Did you like it?"
I smiled at her sincerely as I eagerly finished the foods she served on my plate. I'm so full. She really can cook.
"I'm glad na nagustuhan mo. Parati kasi akong nagluluto ngunit ako lang naman ang kumakain kun'di naman ay ang mga katulong. My parents are always busy kaya wala silang panahon na tikman ang luto ko." Aniya. There was something in her voice that made my heart swell. I moved closed to her and hugged her tight giving her the assurance that I'll eat every food she'll cook.
"I just met you a month ago, but why do I feel safe and secure whenever you're near me?" She whispered.
I looked at her seriously. I'll always make sure you're safe, Isabella.
She looked down trying to avoid my gaze but I held her chin para makita ko ang kanyang mga mata. I know that she's sad but I want her to know that I'm willing to make her happy.
"You're really good in making me feel happy. You always take away my sadness, Dean." She said looking into my eyes.
I bit my lip trying to suppress my smile. I'd really take all of your burdens Isabella.
"Can you stay here for a week? Nakakalungkot kasi na wala akong kasama dito sa bahay maliban sa mga katulong." Aniya na nakapagpakunot ng aking noo. "Sembreak naman. Sige na Dean."
Nag-aalangan man ay pumayag na ako. I don't want to take advantage of her pero siya na ang gumagawa ng paraan para mapalapit ako sa kanya at sino ba naman ako para tanggihan ang babaeng mahal na mahal ko?
"Anak, are you sure about this? Hindi naman kaya magalit ang mga magulang ni Isabella kapag nalaman nilang doon ka tumutuloy sa kanila?" Mom asked as I put my things inside my bag.
"Yes mommy. Matagal ko na itong gustong mangyari and now that nagkatotoo na ay hindi ko na ito palalampasin."
"Paano nga kapag nalaman ng parents niya?" nag-aalalang tanong nito.
