HER POV
As soon as I get there, I immediately approach Michael, the gay owner of the parlor near this corner.
"Ay wait, don't speak teh don't speak. Alam ko na sasabihin mo or shud ay sey itatanong!" bungad niya pagkalapit na pagkalapit ko sa kanya. "Did you see him? The guy in I showed in the picture? Have you seen that chocolate haired guy waiting here?" he said, mimicking me WITH accent.
I sighed. "So, did you finally see him?" I couldn't help sounding hopeful. He sighed, and then he looked at me with pity in his eyes.
"You know what gurl, Siguraduhin mong last na itong gabi na ito ah! Move-on move-on din aba! Aba'y nakakaintindi ka na ng tagalog lahat lahat eh wala pa din yang Aaron mo! Dinaig mo pa waiting shed kakahintay!!"
Well, he has a point. I couldn't waste my life waiting for someone. But Aaron is not just 'someone'.
I'm not actually a Philippine citizen, but luckily as the time goes by, I have learned to understand their language. I can't speak tagalog fluently. I grew up in New York and planned on growing old there until I met this guy.
This guy who have a hazel brown eyes and chocolate disheveled hair. This guy who made me feel so special and valuable like no other can do. This guy who always listen at my rants like it's some sort music to his ears. This guy who never complains even we were shopping 5 hours straight, like he's making me feel that he'll be there with me no matter what path I take.
Or so I thought.
This guy is Aaron Peralejo. The guy I've been madly in love with and been waiting for almost 4 years.
He was my boyfriend for 4 years. At our 4 years of being together, I never felt so comfortable, safe, and loved in my whole life until there's him. Back then, I'm sure that he's the one I wanted to spare my life with. We made plans and I can't wait to fulfill them with him. But I guess no matter what planning we did, the universe wasn't on our side.
Just like what happened to us.
I remembered that time, when I was so busy daydreaming of Aaron proposing to me. I even imagined how he will say it and how romantic it will be. But my daydreaming got cut when I received a call, and it's from my Dad.
I never felt so torn between in my life. I'm so confused back then on what my decision will be. What am I going to choose? Something I've been wanting for so long or Someone I want forever?
"Regina, you must have heard that Katie didn't want to rule the company no matter what I do. You're my only chance Reg, please don't let my sacrifices go to waste. I know you've been wanting to take this company for so long and I hope you still want to take this. This is your chance to prove yourself to me. Take the reign Regina, you are born for this."
His words kept ringing in my head. Why now? Why now when I had new dreams I want to fulfilled? Why now when I wanted to stay he wants me to go back? Why now when I have accepted that it won't be mine?
And I heard another phone call. But this time, it's from Aaron.
"Hey Fifty Shades! I was hoping if we could have a dinner together tomorrow evening?" I smiled as I hear his cheerful voice.
"Ofcourse Movies, what time?" Fifty Shades and Movies are our call sign. I know it's weird but there's a story behind it. I'mma tell you some other time tho' *winks*.
"7pm sharp. Oh and by the way, wear your favorite dress and don't ask why and where cause it a suprise" he said as he ended the call. I don't know but I sense some excitement and nervousness in his voice. Weird.
