So Close

XXXVI

After nang meeting and catch-up sa MB, hinatid naman ako ni Deanna sa bahay. She stayed for dinner, siguro kasi she can't say no to me. Kaya tinodo ko na at nagpresinta na paglutuan siya. Or should I say we cooked together kasi more on helping with slicing the ingredients lang naman ako. Ano ba laban ko dun eh chef yun!

Eh sa sobrang dikit at lambing ko sa kanya, sinong di magdadalawang isip na magstay. Pero sa totoo lang, napabilib niya ako kasi ang lakas talaga ng self-control nya and goal-oriented talaga siya. Feeling ko tuloy hindi ako nagkamali na ipagkatiwala ang puso ko sa kanya. 

Sabi niya na she really needs to go home to fix few things and work on a few pending tasks. I may be her girlfriend pero alam ko naman na di ko pa din siya pagmamay-ari. I know that being in a relationship also means na may time na need nyong hindi magkasama.

Siguro nga, I was the one who showed interest or care at first pero feel ko kahit one-week pa lang kaming nagkakilala at ilang araw pa lang na kami eh para bang malakas pa din ang kutob ko na I won't ever regret this - us.

Ngayon lang ulit ako naging ganito kaexcited and looking forward on how I'm going to spend every day with her or even with just the idea that we're together. Hindi na ako single! Woohooo!

Sa dinami dami ng nag attempt siya lang talaga ang napagbigyan ko. And I guess worth the wait naman. Sana talaga siya na Lord! Or should I say, we should work because I can't imagine myself not being with her.

Sabi nga nila, minsan makikilala mo na lang siya when you least expected it. And minsan din, you'll realize na hindi siya sa tagal na magkilala kayo or kung nanligaw ba siya basta you'll suddenly realize na, ito na yun. I'm willing to take the risk kahit may konting takot na baka masaktan ako.

Eh ganun naman talaga sa pag-ibig diba, hindi naiiwasan ang masaktan. Ang importante nagmahal ka - nagmahal ng totoo at tapat.

Ilang linggo na ang lumipas at pareho kaming naging abala sa mga kanya kanyang trabaho. I was able to finish my final draft, while Deanna covered some photoshoots and events. 

The good thing is she never fails to call, text, chat, or video call me. She even surprises me at times and would spend the night with me. Pero syempre she had to wake up early the next day to get to where she needs to be.

"Baby, I'm sorry if I can't be beside you all the time. Masyado lang talagang madaming need gawin." Deanna said habang nakahiga sila ni Jema sa kama.

Jema is resting her head on Deanna's chest.

"I understand naman. I'm busy din naman. Tsaka ang importante naman na we communicate diba? Don't worry pag maluwag na ang schedule, bawi na lang diba?" Jema replied.

"I know you'll understand baby... Pero syempre gusto ko pa din to be with you all the time kung pwede lang talaga. Lagi kasi talaga kitang namimiss eehhh..." Deanna smiled.

"I miss you all the time too, baby... Bumabawi ka naman pag andito ka eh! You even cooked my favourite garlic shrimps kanina ohhh..." Masayang tugon ni Jema.

Deanna smiled and replied, "Swerte ko naman sayo. Kung sa iba kasi yan for sure, baka puro tampo at away na pag ganito."

"Well, good thing hindi ako katulad ng iba. Pwede na ba akong best girlfriend?!" Jema chuckled.

"Hindi lang best, better than best pa!" Deanna exclaimed while she hugged Jema tighter.

"I love you so much Jema. Never ever doubt that!" Deanna said sincerely.

Jema just kissed Deanna's cheek and buried her face on her neck.

"Never baby, I love you too..." Jema whispered.