Kairo's POV

A few days have passed since the confession and I haven't seen Jordyn for a while. I'm actually planning to cook something for us and bring it to her dorm so that we could have a mini date. I can't take her out because we're both busy.

Sunday ngayon at plano kong dalhin na lang sa kanya yung date. I'm actually thinking if I want to bring her to my father at his grave. I want to introduce her to him. I know he would be proud that I'm bringing someone for him to know. I really miss him kahit baby lang ako noon.

Tinignan ko ang phone ko para icheck ang oras, it's 7 in the morning. Wala naman sigurong ibang plano sila Mommy dahil kung meron, mararamdaman ko na kaagad yung pagkabuhay ng bahay kahit ganito kaaga. Plus, kukulitin na ni Hiara ang pangangatok sa pinto ko para gisingin ako.

Maya maya ay nakarinig ako ng notification sa phone ko at nakita ko ang pangalan ni Jordyn. She sent me a dm at kaagad ko naman 'yon tinignan,

@JordynnL: good morning, eugenio. got any plans? kung wala naman, matutulog na lang ako buong araw

Tss, tamad talaga 'tong babaeng 'to or wait ... may sakit ba 'to?

Instead of replying, tinawagan ko siya at mabilis naman siyang sumagot, "Heyyy, morning!!" she greeted with an excited voice kaya naman medyo kumalma ako pero syempre magtatanong pa din ako, "How are you feeling? May masakit ba sa'yo?"

"Woahhh, Kairo Ezequiel Eugenio, are you worried about me?" patanong nya nang nang-aasar kaya naman suminghal ako. "Tinatamad lang ako. I just want to sleep in" she said in a lazy voice at humikab. "Alright, just stay there. Stay comfy" maikling banggit ko lang sa kanya. "Why? May mga plano ka ba?" she asked in a curious voice but a sudden idea popped out of my mind.

I'll just surprise her. Ayoko naman na tinatamad pa siya bumangon tapos sasabihan ko siya na aalis kami. I'll just let her sleep more habang nagpprepare ako ng mga bagay bagay na dadalhin ko mamaya. Well, I was literally planning to spend this whole day with her, who would have thought na makakasama ko nga siya 'di ba?

"Hmm, wala naman. Go ahead and sleep more. Tumawag lang ako just to check on you" sinagot ko nalang sa kanya. "Mhm, okieee" she shortly answered. "Sleep well, my bliss" paalam ko.

I was about to press the end call button but she spoke, "I miss you, Kai" then she laughed.

I was stunned and smiling like a fool but who cares? The hell, Jordyn just said she misses me. It feels new to my ears and I want to hear it again.

"What is it again? Say it again" I uttered while stopping my voice from sounding so happy.

"Huh? Walaaaaaaa. Sigi na byeeeee" she denied and ended the call.

And here I am, feeling my heart jump from happiness. I can't wait to be with her.

Matapos makabawi sa pagkakakilig, nagtungo kaagad ako sa kusina para magluto ng pagkain na dadalhin kay Jordyn pero kapag tinamad ako baka mag-order nalang din ako hehe, charot.

I opened the fridge and saw lots of ingredients to cook but I decided to go with chicken fillet and mashed potato para naman mabilis lang yung process ng pagluluto. I'm hella excited to see her.

Nilabas ko lahat ng ingredients na kailangan ko at nag-umpisa nang magluto. Inilubog ko ang chicken breasts sa bowl na nilagyan ko ng flour, chili powder, garlice powder pati na asin at paminta. Then I dipped it in the eggs then lastly, the breadcrumbs. Matapos ay isinantabi ko muna. I prepared lots of these para may ipang-aalmusal na din sila Hiara.

I started peeling and cutting the potatoes into small pieces then boiled them in salted water. While waiting, pinainit ko na ang kawali na pagpprituhan nung chicken fillet. Nang uminit, isa isa kong nilagay yung mga manok and I fried them until golden brown.

"Good morning, Kuya! Ang aga, busy ka na kaagad dyan?" salubong ni Hiara nang pumasok siya sa kusina. "Morning! Why are you up so early?" tanong ko sa kanya. "Wala lang, nagising ako e. Bakit ba?" sarkastikong tanong nya. "Tss. Just wait at the sala, tatawagin nalang kita kapag luto na" sabi ko. "Alright. 'Wag mo sana sunugin" she replied as she took her water from the fridge and walked away from the kitchen.

Mapang-asar talaga amp.

I turned off the stove where I put the pot full of potatoes then drained the water. Nilagay ko lahat ng patatas sa isang mangkok and I started to mash them. Mabilis din akong natapos at naisipan ko na magprito ng bacon at inihalo 'yon sa mash potato. Ginawan ko din ng sauce yung chicken fillet na niluto ko.

Nang matapos sa pagluluto, kumuha ako ng tatlong food container at doon inilagay ang chicken fillet, sauce tsaka yung mashed potato na babaunin ko para kay Jordyn. Inilagay ko din lahat 'yon sa isang eco bag ni Mommy at ipinatong sa countertop.

Naghain na din ako ng mga kakainin nila Mommy, daddy at Hiara para sa almusal.

"Good morning, people! Why are the both of you up so early?" tanong ni Mommy sa amin ni Hiara na nakaupo na sa hapag kainan. Katabi ni Mommy si dad na humihikab pa. "I cooked. Aalis ako today, Mom. If that's okay with you" paalam ko sa kanya. "Okay lang. Nagluto ka naman e" she said then giggled.

"Busy ba mainlove, Kuya?" asar na tanong ni Hiara. "Ask yourself. Ilang beses ka na nainlove 'di ba?" sarkastikong tanong ko din sa kanya kaya kumuha na lang siya nung chicken fillet tsaka kumain. "Sarap ah? Infairness" she mentioned and I rolled my eyes on her. Tinawanan lang naman kami ni Mom at dad.

Hays never na nagalit kapag nag-aasaran kami, tila sila pa yung audience.

Lalabas na ako ng kusina nang magsalita si dad, "Kai, aren't you gonna eat breakfast?" he asked. "I'll just eat with her, dad. Thank you. Eat well" I responded at dumiretso ng lakad papunta sa kwarto ko.

I took a quick shower, wore a plain dark green shirt, black shorts and white shoes. Tumingin ako sa oras and 9 am na kaagad. Bago bumaba ay binuksan ko muna ang IG ko para tignan kung may dm si Jordyn pero ang nakita ko lang active 1 hour ago. Pagod na pagod yan?

Hindi na ako nagpakatagal pa at bumaba na ako para kunin yung eco bag na pinaglagyan ko ng mga pagkain. Nagpaalam na din ako sa pamilya ko at dumiretso na ng sakay sa sasakyan ko.

I am here driving and instead of listening to Jordyn's podcast episodes, I played the song she sang nung araw na pumunta kami sa bahay. It was Nobita's Ikaw Lang. I read the lyrics and the line, At kung 'di kumbinsido'y magtiwala ka. Hawakan ang puso't maniwala na ikaw lang ang s'yang inibig. Ikaw lang ang iibigin hit me hard.

For me, it was an assurance that she really likes and loves me but then it made me scared even more. Hindi ko alam kung kaya ko ba suklian ang nararamdaman nya para sa akin nang buo but I'm sure I like her. It's just that, I'm scared to hurt her. I'm afraid that I'll hurt her later on.

Lumipas ang ilang minuto at nakarating na din agad ako sa dormitory nya. I parked my car and took the bag full of food. Dumiretso ako sa pangalawang palapag at kumatok sa kwarto nya. I bet she's really sleeping dahil hindi niya kaagad binuksan ang pinto.

Kinuha ko ang susi ng dorm nya na binigay niya sa'kin last week. Binigyan nya daw ako in case na hindi siya magparamdam sa'kin or kung nawalan daw siya ng malay sa dorm nya, ako daw unang makakakita sa kanya. Ewan ko ba, puro kalokohan tss

Binuksan ko ang pinto nya and it's cold because of the aircon. I saw Jordyn in her bed sleeping so comfortably habang nakatalukbong sa kumot at hawak ang phone sa isang kamay nya.

I walked towards the small kitchen and placed the food I brought.

Then I walked towards Jordyn and sat beside her. Tinignan ko ang payapang mukha nyang natutulog. I fixed her hair na nakaharang sa mukha nya and I kissed her forehead.

Gumalaw siya at umayos ng posisyon kaya naman tinabihan ko na din siya sa paghiga. I hugged her from behind then whispered, "Hey sleepyhead, wake up now. I'm hereeeee"

"Mhmm" she responded with a low voice but her eyes still closed. Inikot ko siya paharap sa akin then I cupped her face with my hands, "Jordyn Alexis Clemente, the person you're missing is here now. Wake up, it's 10 am" I voiced then kissed her cheeks.

She opened her eyes and met mine. "Kaii, you're here" she whispered with a smile on her face. Damn it, she's pretty. "You said you miss me" I answered and she immediately nodded. "I do. I really do miss you" she softly said then hugged me tight.

Gusto ko nalang manatili sa ganitong posisyon. She's close to me and it's like I can protect her from everything that can happen. We're so close that we can hear each other's heartbeat.

"Why are you here? You said you don't have plans?" tanong nya sakin. Humiwalay ako sa pagkakayakap sa kanya at tinignan siya bago magsalita. "I guess I have plans with you then... Plus you lost on our bet, right? I'll tell you your consequence later but for now, let's get up. Change your clothes and eat the food I cooked. May pupuntahan tayo mamaya" sabi ko lang sa kanya. She immediately got up and my eyes followed her as she walked towards the kitchen.

"You cooked? I mean, you can cook?" tanong nya na hindi ko alam kung nang-aasar or curious lang talaga siya. "Of course, I can. Paano ko mamamana yung business ng tatay ko kung wala akong alam na lutuin 'di ba?" I defended myself and she just laughed at me.

Kumain kami ng agahan at naligo na din siya kaagad. She wore a dark green sleeveless long dress and white shoes to match with me and literally no joke, she looks so damn gorgeous.

"Stop staring at me. Where are we going?" She asked habang kumakain pa din nung chicken fillet at mashed potato. "We'll go to the cemetery and visit my dad's grave" I told her. "Alright, let's go then" pag-aaya nya.

Nagligpit muna kami sa dorm nya atsaka umalis. Now, I'm driving while holding her hand and it feels like everything's right. The idea of us driving together and holding each other's hand just makes me really happy. Everything I do with Jordyn makes me and my heart happy.

Lumipas ang dalawang oras at nakarating kami sa sementeryo kung saan nakalibing si Dad. We bought flowers on the way at nang makarating, I parked my car and we immediately got out.

Hinawakan ko ang kamay ni Jordyn para alalayan siya sa paglalakad papalapit sa museleo. And when we got there, I placed the flowers and lit up the candles. Pagkatapos ay umupo kami sa sofa na inilagay nila Mommy at lola.

"Elliot Jax Eugenio.." I heard Jordyn say at napatingin naman ako sa kanya. "I just thought that if he's alive, he'd be a great father to you" she added and smiled at me.

"Yeah. Ang daya lang, kasi 'di man lang muna nya ako hinintay mag-isang taon man lang" sagot ko naman sa kanya and I felt her put her hand on top of mine.

"Sure naman ako na proud siya sa'yo. He's happy that you grew up so well and here you are, still not forgetting him kahit na wala siya sa tabi mo while growing up" she assured and I just rested my head on her shoulders.

"Dad.. what's it like up there watching us here? You could've been with us and I would've introduced Jordyn to you in person, then you'd know what she looks like and you'd know her personality" pangangausap ko sa tatay ko at ramdam ko naman ang tingin sa akin ni Jordyn.

"Anyway, she's here. I'm with her now. Sa'yo ko palang siya pinapakilala kasi gusto ko ikaw talaga yung unang makakaalam tungkol sa mga nangyayari sa akin. Here's Jordyn, I met her on my first day of college. It's her hair which really caught my attention hahaha. Who would've thought that the both of us will get closer, right?" I paused and breathe before continuing,

"She lost on our bet that whoever was the first one to get attached and fall, they would have consequences. Well, I'm also attached to her and I'm falling for her but she was the first one to admit so siya yung talo," I added and I felt Jordyn tightened her grip on my hand but I didn't pay attention and continued talking, "Look, ikaw lang din una kong pinagsabihan ng nararamdaman ko kay Jordyn hahaha."

It's true naman, I don't wanna tell my family about her... yet. I know my Mom has been wanting me to get a girlfriend or date someone, I just feel like she'll pressure me to go further with Jordyn. I don't want her to feel like I'm rushing her because I love and respect her.

I continued talking to dad as if he could hear me. Lagi ko 'yon ginagawa, lalo na kapag malungkot ako or namimiss ko siya. Kung kaya ko lang ibalik sa pagkakabuhay yung tatay ko, gagawin ko talaga e. He'd be my greatest buddy and my best friend.

Few minutes past, nagdesisyon na din kami ni Jordyn na bumalik sa dorm nya at doon nalang kami magstay kaya naman nandito na kami ngayon sa sasakyan ko at papauwi na.

She was quiet the whole time after I talked to my dad. Sinadya ko talaga na marinig nya lahat dahil hindi ko alam kung paano ko sasabihin sa kanya yung nararamdaman ko, that's why I thought that it's the only way and para na din ipakilala siya kay Dad.

When we got back to her place, she went straight to her bed at humiga lang doon. I placed my wallet and car key on her nightstand at umupo sa tabi nya, "Are you really that tired?" I asked as I placed my hand on her waist.

"Yeah, and surprised by what you said to your dad" she answered. "All of those are true, Jordyn. I like you and I always want to be close to you. I don't fucking know why but it seems like I'd go insane if I wouldn't be brave and tell you what I feel. Ayokong mawala ka sakin, knowing that I once had your heart" I assured her.

"But since it's you who lost, I'm now gonna tell you your consequence" I uttered and she sat beside me to pay attention, "What is it?" she asked.

"You'll be mine, I'll be yours. Let's be together, officially."