In a Relationship with Dashed (Completed)

C49: When Dashed is Courting.

49: When Dashed is Courting

"Busog na ako..." I said after finishing the last spoonful of fried rice on my plate.

Gods. I just can't swallow properly when Dashed is staring at me the whole time na kumakain ako!

I'll admit that I really missed him... but damn it, he's distracting the hell out of me! And what's even more annoying is that my heart just won't stop beating so fast.

Is he doing all of this on purpose?!

"What? You barely ate anything," he said eagerly. "Hindi. Kumain ka pa nang marami."

Kita kong nagkatinginan sina Mommy at Teegan sa inaktong iyon ni Dashed. But he didn't seem to care. Instead, he put more food on my plate.

Argh!

"Busog na nga ako..." my eyes shifted to Dashléy, who was just looking at me. Ngumisi siya nang mahagilap akong nakangin din sa kanya. It seemed like there was something he was trying to convey with that look, but I just ignored it. "Dashed, that's enough. Masasayang lang 'yong pagkain."

"Kaya ka ba pumayat ng ganyan dahil sa pagkain mo ng konti?" he asked, focusing his attention entirely on me. "Just say yes... and I'll make sure that every time we're around, there's food waiting for you."

Umiwas ako ng tingin dahil sa muling pagkabog ng dibdib ko. "Kumakain ako sa tamang paraang alam ko."

"Pero hindi sa paraang gusto ko."

Dashléy mouthed the word "Wow" when he saw his brother's reaction.

"Kung makapag-utos ka, Dashed, parang girlfriend mo pa rin 'tong pinsan ko, e noh?" Teegan remarked through gritted teeth.

Kung dati, botong-boto siya kay Dashed para sa akin, ngayon naman, kulang na lang ipagkanulo na niya ako sa ibang lalake para lang makalimot ako.

But of course... hindi naman iyon kadaling gawin.

Hindi pinansin ni Dashed ang naging puna ng pinsan ko. Instead, he turned his gaze to Mommy, who had been silent the whole time. "If I were to court your daughter, Tita... will you let me prove myself again?"

I froze, as did Teegan in her seat. My jaw even literally dropped! Samantalang si Dashléy, taimtim lamang na inaabangan ang mga salitang lumalabas mula sa bibig ng kapatid niya! Parang ine-expect na niya ang lahat ng 'to!

I shut my eyes so I could clearly hear the every beat of my heart. It's like with every beat, something in my stomach fluttered.

And it actually felt so good.

Then out of nowhere, I suddenly felt a sensation I hadn't felt in a long time... kilig. Screw me talaga!

"Kung saan masaya ang prinsesa namin, doon din kami. If she wants it, then we want it too. And if she doesn't, we need to respect that." Mommy responded seriously in the midst of her silence.

Dashed swallowed before his bright eyes fell on me again. He's like asking me for permission. But I couldn't bring myself to speak.

I don't want to— that's what my mind is saying.

I want to— that's my heart's response.

Damn it! I was torn between two choices! And with all honesty... right now, I don't want to choose. Yet.

Ayokong magsisi sa bandang huli. Ayokong mamili kung sa dalawang pagpipilian kong iyon, masasaktan lang ako.

"I'm not forcing you to say yes, baby. I'll give you time to think. But please... let me know when you're ready to answer."

Kinagat ko ang labi ko. I want him to stop. I want him to cut off his words. He's sending me false hopes again. But I don't want to risk my heart over this matter.

But if I refuse, the question is... will my heart still be happy?

Makakakita pa ba ako ng lalaking mas hihigit sa kanya?

Am I still capable of loving a man other than him? And if yes... magiging kuntento ba ako?

My thoughts were interrupted when Dashed stood up. Nakuha niya ang lahat ng atensyon ng mga taong nandoon nang lumapit siya sa akin at lumuhod...

Sa harapan ko.

Oh, my God!

What the heck is he doing?!

"Dashed! Tumayo ka nga diyan!" I widened my eyes at him. He shook his head.

Patagal nang patagal, parang unti-unti akong nauubusan ng hininga. And at that moment, I just wanted to cry so badly!

"I'm sorry for being a jerk, Bronywn. I'm sorry for realizing your worth too late... for not realizing sooner that I couldn't live without you... Believe me, halos mabaliw ako sa mga panahon na 'yun... sa mga panahong tinalikuran mo ako, iniwasan mo ako at... noong umiyak ka sa harapan ko." he reached out his arms and took my hands.

He held them tightly, as tears uncontrollably fell from my eyes.

"I don't know, but when I'm with you, it felt like everything was perfect. Everything I showed you, Bronywn, believe me... totoo 'yun. Lahat ng sinabi ko sa'yo, totoo yun," my lips trembled at that moment.

For heaven's sake, he's confessing right here! In front of the crowd! In front of Teegan! In front of his brother!

In front of my Mom!

"But there's one thing I wasn't able to say." he added.

My heart raced a million times, and I started to hyperventilate.

"I like you, Bronywn..." he stared directly into my eyes. "I don't know why, but I really like you. I want you to be mine. I want to be the only one holding you. I want to be the only one looking at you like this. I want to be the one taking care of you. I want to get to know you better..."

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

"So please... let me prove myself to you," he closed his eyes and gently kissed my palms. "Baby, I miss you so much... come back to me. I promise you... I'll never hurt you again. Just give me another chance... please, give me another chance."