February 14, 2021. 12 MN and we’re about to say goodnight. Earlier, you talked about how old cities fascinate you so I toured you around Angeles City and told you about its history. We watched a documentary to cap the night but your tummy had other things in mind.
“Gutom ako.” you said and my brain turns alight. I calmly said, “May cake sa ref.” but my heart is already on overdrive. You jumped out of bed, opened the box, gasped and smiled in delight.
I asked you once more, I just want to be sure you read the note right. I looked at you with certainty, like how my sun sign loved things that are defined.
Crazy how you responded without any expression nor smile. “Alam mo naman ba pinapasok mo?” you replied. Normally, I would’ve dialed back, backed out and be shy. But this is not like the last time; I had to lay all my cards as my heart is on the line.
But before I could begin, you said yes in no time. You
kissed me on the cheek and fit your hand on to mine.
Last Valentines, I had my heart broken again for the nth time. This year, it was different. This time, I have you. Even with the scenic Arayat on our nest and the skies unusually blue, I’d still focus on you, my favorite view.
