Walking in the Wind (Valdemora Series #2)

Chapter 27

"Congrats," I said as Joaquin Gabriel Valdemora walked towards me after he went to the stage. He smiled and then hugged me tight before letting me wear his cap.

It was great seeing him wearing this outfit. He graduated with flying colors together with Mavy.

Masaya ako para sa kanya, sa amin. Nakangiti kong ginantihan ang kanyang yakap. His mom joined us. Mabait nga pala ito sa personal.

Noong una ay medyo nahihiya pa ako kasi ngayon lang kami nagkita. But thanks to Gab who introduced me to her. Akala ko ay kakainin na ako ng buhay, eh. 

"Tayo na ba?" he asked nonchalantly then fixed my hair. I pinched his cheek and then nodded.

Kaya naman mas lalong lumapad ang ngiti nito, hindi katulad noong umaakyat sa stage kanina. Medyo seryoso, eh.

"Tagal na. Ngayon lang naman kita sinagot, official na kumbaga."

He chuckled and then showered my face with his kisses. Napapikit ako saka siya pinalayo ng kaunti sa akin.

His mom is watching us! Naiilang ako.

"Let's have a picture. Ma, join us!" Sa huli ay nagpicture nga kaming tatlo. The last one is special. Pinahuli niyang dalawa lang talaga kami kaya nagmukha tuloy akong hindi prepared.

Paano ba naman kasi, I am still wearing his cap. Hinayaan niyang suot ko iyon habang iyong Mama niya ang nagpi-picture sa amin.

Para akong proud na girlfriend sa kanya. I was looking at him having my wide smile while he's facing the camera and showing his award. Pero kahit ganoon ay maganda naman ang kuha.

"Ipapa-frame ko 'to. I'll display it inside my room," he said as he stared on the picture. Tinignan ko rin iyon ulit.

"Huwag na. Mayroon ka namang copy."

"Nope. My mom captured it very well so I guess, it needs to be framed. First achievements ko ang narito, including you."

Nangunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya. Why would I be his first achievement?

"Bakit naman ako nasali?"

"Because you're my first girlfriend in college days. The one whom I treated seriously. No flirting or jokes intended." I bit my lip and started hitting him. Bwisit na 'to. Pinapakilig na naman ako.

And we joked around there until I saw Mavy. Automatic na bumusangot kaagad ang mukha niya nang makita itong papalapit sa amin.

"Congrats, Mavy!" And I bet, Chesca will be here. Napag-usapan kasi naming pupunta raw dito kaso baka mamaya pa iyon dahil mukhang wala pa naman siya rito.

"Yeah. Thanks. Congratulations, Joaquin. We did it well."

The guy beside me secretly rolled his eyes and then nodded his head. Palihim kong kinurot ang tagiliran niya kaya napipilitang magsalita.

Talagang ma-attitude pa rin.

"Hmm. Congrats din." And he tapped Mavy's shoulder. Pagkatapos noon ay kaagad ring nagpaalam sa amin si Mavy. Magce-celebrate pa raw sila ng parents niya.

I joined Gab and his mother on a restaurant. It's a simple celebration to the both of them so they let me join them. Kahit papaano naman ay maayos itong si Gab kahit wala iyong Papa niya.

If I were him ,I would seek for my father, especially on this important occasion. Ang kaso, nasanay na kasi siya kaya hindi na naisipang isipin pa iyon.