Dare Me To Love You (ITL Series #1) |COMPLETE

Dare 15

CHAPTER 15
MONICA
“BABE!” rinig kong sigaw ni Gabriel sa labas ng pinto. Itinuro niya sa akin ang kwarto na pagtutulugan ko after naming kumain ng dinner. The dinner was awakward, everything’s awkward. But before I went to my room, he assured me that I’m safe with him and he’ll not do anything without my permission.

I swallowed hard, for the nth time seeing my night dress at the mirror. Seriously? Kay mommy ito, eh! Wala naman akong lingerie! Nagkalkal ako sa mga cabinet sa room, isang shawl lang ang nakita ko. It was obviously old, but vintage’s fine.

I’ll just cover myself using this shawl. I had no other choice anyways. “Babe!” why is he calling me with that endearment?! Ang akward na nga namin but he’s so comfortable with it.

Binuksan ko ang pintuan, “What?” pagkatapos na pagkatapos kumain ay agad akong tumaas dito para maligo at magpalit. The atmosphere was really tensed and heavy, hindi ko alam kung paano ko siya patutunguhan. Isa pa ‘tong damit na ‘to. Does Mommy really think that I’ll be a marupok in front of Gab and just spread my legs in front of him? I blushed at the thought.

“May I ask you on a date under the sky?” itinaas niya sa magkabila niyang kamay ang isang gitara at picnic basket. Biglang nawala ang irita ko. I bit my lower lips to suppress a smile. Gosh, Gabriel and his sweet little gestures.

DUMAAN KAMI SA BINTANA na nasa Master’s Bedroom. Isang secret passage ang naroon, dahil sa gitna ng bubong ay isang flat surface. May isang hammock at isang kama din. Ang Christmas lights ay nagsisilbing ilaw sa lugar. It’s very hideous and aesthetic.

“Wow,” manghang sabi ko. “This is my Mom’s place... well, it’s my grandpa’s place. He owns this island and named it after my Mom since both of them love cars. Mom named it after me when she quitted racing. Never thought I can use this though. ” Pagkukuwento niya habang inaayos ang blanket sa kama.

He lent his hands to me, I accepted it and he smiled. We both sat on the wooden bed. “So you’re Mom’s really a racer. I thought it was just a rumor.” I said and opened the picnic basket. May mga prutas ‘yon at ang iba pa naming mga pinamili kanina.

He chuckled, “Yeah, she’s the shy-type. Kahit na may asawa na siya’t anak, she isn’t really sociable.” Sabi niya. napatango naman ako at tumingin sa night sky. I can see the whole sky scintillating.

“But, you, guys loves cars and racing… so does that mean na dapat mahilig din sa mga ganoong bagay ang magmamana nito?” tumingin ako sa kanya at sinubo ang isang strawberry. “It depends. Kung kanino gustong ipamana.” He’s doing something with the string of his guitar.

“So, you mean for example, I can have it?” I joked.

He chuckled, “You can have it…” nanlaki naman ang mga mata ko. “Really?” nagningning ang mata ko kahit na alam kong imposibleng mapasaakin talaga ang islang ito. Hindi naman sa gusto kong mapa- sa’kin, but if I didn’t see this scenery on my future, I’d mourn.

“If only you'll marry me.” He chuckled and messed my hair, I pouted.

“Tell me,” he murmured, still fixing some strings. I looked at him while drinking a chuckie.

“Anong hilig mo?” tanong niya at mula sa gitara’y napatingin siya sa akin. “Makeups, foods, clothes, jewels, et cetera.” Iyon naman ang sa tingin kong hilig ko. Tumingin ako sa kanya, “How ‘bout you?” tanong ko.

He chuckled, “I like… you.” I rolled my eyes and chuckled. I’ll die if he kept on spitting sugarcoated sentences.

“What star is that again?” tinuro ko ang pinakamalinaw na star sa langit kahit pa alam kong hindi niya makita ang tinuturo ko. I just don’t want the atmosphere to be as heavy as the last time.