My Greatest Downfall (Published under Summit Media)

MGD 50 - A, B, SY

Thanks to the people who spent their 29th of day of December with us. Team Admirer's Meet Up was a blast. I don't want to mention you all kasi baka may makalimutan ako. Haha!

Advance Happy Birthday kay Jonah!

Happy New Year! Ge, mahal ko kayo.

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MGD 50 — A, B, SY

It's been two days and that image came flashing on my mind. It's... it's... so huge!

Maraming nangyari sa loob ng two days. Hindi kami gaanong nag-uusap dahil medyo naaawkward ako.

Grabe, kakayanin ko kaya 'yun?

"Hindi pa ba dadating si Terrence?" asked Papa. Nakaupo kaming dalawa sa isang wooden chair dito sa garden. He is carrying baby Yusef on his arm.

"Baka natraffic lang, Pa." I answered diverting my gaze on the gate.

"Doon muna s'ya sa kwarto sa harap ng kwarto mo, okay? Make sure that he is comfortable." he ordered and I just nodded my head to him.

This is the day wherein Terrence will go and will stay on our house. Hindi ko alam kung anong pinakain n'ya kay Papa at botong boto ito sa kanya. Pinaglaan pa nag kwarto ah? Mismong sa tapat pa ng kwarto ko. Edi wow.

"Nagugutom na ako, Pa. Mauna na kaya tayong magbreakfast?" I asked and he frowned.

"We'll wait for him to to arrive, Princes— there he is!" he cajoled as he stood up from his seat.

Napairap na lang ako habang pinapark n'ya ang kotse sa harap ng bahay, "Hi! Good morning, Papa!" he said and Papa just nodded at him. Gusto ko sanang itanong kung anak ba s'ya ng tatay ko? Masyadong advance ang mga Sy. Nakakaloka.

He went near me, "Hi, miss mo na ako?" he said as he enveloped me on his arms, "Galit ka pa rin?" he asked and I kept quiet. "Hindi na mauulit." he murmured.

Tho, hindi naman talaga ako galit. Nagulat, oo pero 'yung galit? Hindi naman. Sobra naman ata 'yun. Pero grabe ha?

Tinalo n'ya pa ang flagpole sa sobrang pagstanding ovation.

"Pasok na tayo sa loob para makakain na tayo ng breakfast." said Papa at tumango na lang kaming dalawa sa kanya.

He put his hand on my back habang papasok sa doorway, "I love you.." he whispered and I felt my cheek blushed.

Hindi ko na s'ya sinagot dahil nahihiya ako. Oo, shutangina lang sa feeling.

Ibinigay ni Papa si Yusef kay Manang dahil kakain na kami. Nakahanda na ang pagkain sa lamesa. Fiesta ba?

"Ako na.." presinta ni Terrence at ipinaghila ako ng bangko.

"So feeling mo gentleman ka na?" I said, sending him a duh-look.

"Minsan gentle, minsan rough." he said and chuckled.

I want to cussed pero pinigilan ko lang dahil nasa harap kami ng pagkain. Sobrang puno pa naman ng manners si Papa kapag kumakain.

Kinuha ko ang bowl ng kanin at naglagay ako sa plato ko. "Ako na.." I offered him, at pinaglagay ko s'ya ng kanin sa plato n'ya. "Huwag kang kiligin." sabi ko at nginitian n'ya ako ng tipid.

"What do you want?" he asked referring to the foods in front of us.

"Kahit ano." I answered without glancing.

"Bigyan mo s'ya ng hotdog mo, Hij—" naubo ako bigla sa sinabi ni Papa. "Hey, you okay?" he asked.

Inabutan ako ng tubig ni Terrence habang hinihimas ang likod ko, lumapit s'ya sa akin upang bumulong, "Don't think too much of me." he said and I want to stabbed him using my fork. "Just kidding!" he said and then chuckled.

Pumikit ako ng mariin dahil feeling ko gusto kong manabunot, "Please lang huwag mo kong simulan." I said, sounding serious.

He kept quiet dahil ramdam n'ya siguro ang pagkainis ko. Tumingin ako sa plato ko at sobrang laki ng hotdog.

Jumbo hotdog to be exact. Bigla akong napalunok.

Kinuha ko ang orange juice sa harap ko at uminom dito, "Why don't you take your food?" asked Papa.

"Mag french toast na lang po ako at bacon." I answered.

"Ayaw mo ba?" sabi ng hukluban sa tabi ko, pointing to the food on my plate.

"Ano sa tingin mo?" I asked, facing him.

"Don't ask stupid questions." he answered.

"Stupid questions were made to a stupid person like you." I said, grinning.

"Then don't ask, I'm not stupid." he said smirking.

"Enough, kids. Kumain na kayo." said Papa. Napalingon ako sa dating upuan ni Tristan and felt sad.

Nakakamiss si Tristan.

Napailing na lang ako habang kumakain, "Kamusta na kaya si Tristan?" I asked at napalingon silang dalawa sa akin..

"He's fine. He's with Aya." said Terrence at nag-agree si Papa. "Sabay nating palalakihin si baby Yusef." he added and I smiled to him.

"Kailan n'yo ba balak magpakasal?" tanong ni Papa and I diverted my gaze to him, dropping a jaw.

"Next month po, Papa." said him. Tiningnan ko naman s'ya and gave him a huh-look. "Mahal na mahal ko po kasi ang anak n'yo. Bakit pa po ba natin patatagalin kung doon na rin po ang tuloy?" he said.

"I'm impressed, Terrence. I want you for my daughter." he said.

Sa sobrang bilis ng pangyayari ay hindi ko na napansin na nakaluhod na pala s'ya sa harap ko. His hand went to his pocket. He showed a small red box. He then, opened the box, and a precious ring appeared.

It was so beautiful.

"Will you spend the rest of your life with me, Princess Trish Lua?" he said staring at me, "Will you marry me, my babylove?" he asked, and I nodded while I am on the verge of crying because of too much happiness.

I hugged him so tight and I am filled with happiness and satisfaction.

He inserted the beautiful ring on my ring finger as he cupped my face. His pair of dark orbs  started to exchange stares with me, "Giving you my last name is my euphoria." he said as his face went closer.. and closer. Then, I felt his soft lips on mine. And with that,

I respond.