Vanna was sleeping soundly when her gadget beeped. She was already at home. Naghilom na rin kasi ang mga sugat at wala rin silang masyadong operations. 

Agad siyang napabalikwas. The beeping sound was a signal for a code red. An agent maybe at risk. Kapag ganoon, ang pinakamalapit na agent ang makakasagap ng signal at kailangan nilang puntahan agad ang location na papasok sa gadget.

Mabilis siyang nagpalit ng damit. She wore her disguise. In a matter of three minutes, she was already on the location riding her motorcycle. Walang ingay ang motor niya. She didn’t know what agent Mars did to silence it.

She parked the motorcycle behind a huge tree so it wouldn’t get noticed. Madilim ang lugar. Her gadget blinked directing her to a park nearby. Alam niya ang lugar na iyon dahil lagi niyang nadadaanan pero sobrang dilim kaya’t wala siyang maaninag. Maaaring sinadyang patayin ang lahat ng ilaw. Kinapa niya ang shades sa bulsa ng jacket. The shades will allow her to see her pathway even if the place is totally dark but it is only limited to her line of sight. Sa gilid ang pathway ng park kung saan may hilera ng puno at mga benches. Sa gitna ay open ground at sa dulo ay ang stage. Pinili niyang dumaan sa gilid.

Walang ingay siyang naglakad at pinakaramdaman ang paligid. She couldn’t feel any presence of human being around.

Ilang metro na ang nalakad niya at papalapit na siya sa dulong bahagi ng park kung nasaan ang stage nang makarinig siya ng kaluskos sa kanyang likuran.

The moment she turned around, a knuckle was about to land on her face. Mabuti na lang at agad niyang nailagan. She kicked and punched the person attacking her but he was able to get away from all her attempts.

She gritted her teeth as she gets frustrated. Mabilis ang galaw ng kalaban. Nang mainis ay naglabas na siya ng baril. She doesn’t care if her gun has no silencer. Kung lalabas ang mga kasamahan nito ay lalabanan na lamang niya. Babarilin na sana niya ang lalaki nang bigla na lang nahila ang baril mula sa kamay niya. Nang tingnan niya kung saan nanggaling ang puwersang humila sa baril ay agad nang kumaripas ng takbo ang kalaban niya.

She shook her head. Why did he ran away? Pagkakataon na nitong atakihin siya. She felt like somebody is tricking her. Tiningnan niya ang tracker ng gadget. Malapit na lang iyon sa kinaroroonan niya. Susundan na sana niya ang tracker nang maisip na baka isa lang iyong patibong kaya nagpasya siyang bumalik na lang. She needs to observe first. Baka kailanganin rin niya ng back up.

She was walking discretely when the whole place lit up. Her forehead creased when she saw the place. There were blue and white balloons scattered everywhere. Wala naman iyon kanina nang dumadaan siya. She remove her shades and looked around. The trees surrounding the grass ground were decorated with balloons. Sa gitna ng field ay may naka-set na table for two.

“It’s been 10,080 minutes since we became official.”

Napahawak siya sa pisngi nang may magsalita sa likuran niya. She felt like her cheeks burned. She knew exactly who he is.

“Boss,” she muttered when she turned around.

He was smiling holding a bouquet of flowers. Naka-leather jacket din ito ng black. It matches her get up. She removed her mask and wig when he stepped closer.

“They call it weeksary,” sambit nito habang iniaabot sa kanya ang bulaklak. Natawa naman siya. Weeksary? What the heck is that?

“Yayayain mo lang akong mag-date kailangan ko pang makipaglaban. Was that you?” she asked to hide her giddiness.

“Yes,” he nodded with a smile. Kaya naman pala wala ni isang suntok ang tumama sa kanya.

“Nagpalit ka ng pabango?” tanong niya rito. Tumawa naman ito ng mahina.

“You love sniffing me. I had to use a different one,” Cloud answered.

“Corny mo talaga,” natatawa niyang sambit.

“Muntik mo na akong mabaril. Hindi mo man lang naramdaman na ako yon?” parang may pagtatampo sa himig nito.

“Nagtatampo ka na niyan?” natatawa niyang tanong.

"Hindi mo bagay ang mag-inarte," biro niya rito. Tumawa lang din ito. He draped his arm on her shoulder and guided her towards the table. The balloons are flying and jumping as they walked.

She didn't expect Cloud would prepare this kind of surprise at this ungodly hour. May parte ng puso niya ang kinikilig.

“Ano ‘yong humila kanina sa baril ko?” Tumingala siya sa binata.

“It’s a gun swooper.” Cloud smiled. Her forehead creased. She didn’t know there is such a thing. Kakaimbento lang siguro.

Ipinaghila siya nito ng upuan nang marating nila ang naka-set na table.

A band started playing few meters away with her favorite classic songs by Air Supply.

Natandaan pa pala nito ang gustong-gusto niya noong kantahin sa videoke noong college pa sila kahit wala siya sa tono lagi.

The waiters came to serve them. Why didn't she feel their presence a while back? Humihina na yata ang instincts niya.

She looked at Klein Rich looking at her lovingly. This is their first formal date. Noong nakaraang araw kasi ay namasyal lang sila, kumain sa labas. After that she went to her duties at the hospital. Hinahatid siya nito at sinusundo. Wala silang naging raids at operations. Duda niya ay sinabihan ni Cloud ang mga kasamahan niya na huwag muna siyang isali para makapagpahinga. She haven’t seen Cristina for a while. Hindi niya tuloy makuwento ang kilig niya. Whenever she calls, her line is always busy.

They ate as they chat about anything. She was happy how their relationship turned out.

They were done with their dessert when Cloud brought out a jewelry box.

She got a bit nervous. With all the decorations around, she tried to convince herself he isn’t going to propose yet. She’s still enjoying him as a boyfriend.

“Don’t tell me that’s an engagement ring. The answer is no,” she joked. She let out a nervous laugh.

Cloud’s forehead creased. He swallowed hard. Tumitig ito sa kanya ng mataman. Siya naman ay huminga ng malalim sa naging reaksyon ng binata.

He stared at her a while. Hindi niya mawari ang iniisip nito. She suspects her joke hit something. If he's going to ask her to marry him, she may not be able to disagree.

Nakahinga siya nang maluwag nang sa wakas ay ngumiti ito.

“Not yet, sweetheart,” he muttered. He took the box and slowly opened it.

It’s a black necklace band with a gold pendant shaped like a cloud. Kulay asul ang nakapaloob sa hugis ulap na pendant pero sa gitna ay may maliit na gintong disenyo ng bituin.

She smiled when he stood up.

“This means that Star belongs to Cloud,” sambit nito habang inilalagay ang kuwintas sa leeg niya. She felt the cold touch of the pendant on her skin.

“Thank you,” she said softly. Pakiramdam niya ay babaeng-babae siya lalo na ng abutin nito ang kamay niya at halikan. He kneeled beside her and looked up at her.

Inilabas nito ang pendant ng suot nitong kuwintas. Nakapailalim kasi ito sa suot nitong shirt.

She smiled when she saw the golden star-shaped pendant with a cloud design at the center.

“Cloud belongs to Star,” she muttered. She found it symbolic and sweet.
Hinawakan niya ang pendant at marahang ipinadaan ang daliri sa disenyo.

Napatingin siya sa sariling pendant nang umilaw ang ulap na disenyo.

Nahihiwagaan siyang napatingin sa binata.

“Everytime I’ll hold my pendant, yours will light. It means I am thinking of you or I miss you," he stated.

She held her pendant. Umilaw din ang hugis bituin sa necklace nito.

“Everytime you’ll miss me, just hold it.” Nakangiti nitong sambit.

“This is so sweet, Klein," she commented sincerely.

“Anything for you sweetheart,” he answered. She leaned in to meet his kiss.

“I love you, Vanna” Cloud whispered when their lips parted.

She smiled as she stared at his eyes.

“I love you, too, Klein Rich,” she uttered sincerely. He almost jumped hearing her say those words. Tumayo pa ito at agad siyang hinila para mayakap.

They stood there hugging each other for minutes while the band is playing.

“Wala man lang akong gift sa ‘yo,” nahihiya niyang sambit. Tiningala niya ito.

“Actually, I prepared something for that.” Cloud smiled. Pumulot ito ng isang lobo.

“All these balloons has a paper inside with instructions. Kung ano ‘yong nakalagay iyon na lang ang gagawin mo bilang gift sa akin.” Nakangiti nitong hayag.

She smiled as her forehead creases and then she muttered okay. Pero nang makita niyang lumawak ang ngiti ng binata ay nag-alangan siya.

“Ikaw lang naman ang nagpauso ng weeksary. Wala naman talaga ‘yon,” natatawa niyang biro sa binata. Kinabahan kasi siya baka kung ano-ano ang pinaglalagay nito sa loob.

Cloud smiled.

“Madali lang naman ang mga nakalagay,” sambit nito na parang nabasa ang nasa isipan niya.

“Tse!” natatawa niyang sambit. “Baka meron diyan ng make love to me,” biro niya.

Cloud chuckled. “Actually meron,” sambit nito nang makahuma.

Napatawa na lang din siya.

“Pero isa lang. Ang alam ko nasa blue balloons ‘yon,” dagdag nito. She's not sure whether he's joking or it's half meant but she got curious.

“Sige pumili ka diyan ng tatlong balloons, kung ano ‘yong nakasulat gagawin ko,” saad niya.

Cloud picked out a white balloon.

“Akala ko ba nasa blue? Ayaw mong makuha ‘yon?”

Natawa lang ito sa tanong niya. Was it just a trick? Para piliin niya ang white? So she could pick that making love thing? Nailing siya sa naisip.

“Saglit lang baka mamaya puro kahalayan ang laman ng white ah, kukuha lang ako ng isa trial,” natatawa niyang saad.

She popped a white balloon and took the paper inside and read the instruction. It said, sing me a love song.

Napangiti na lang siya. Hindi naman pala mahalay. She signaled him to pop the balloon. Ngiting-ngiti naman ito. He handed her the instruction.

“Kiss me on the ears and neck for one minute,” she read aloud.

“Madaya bakit ganito?” kunwari'y reklamo niya. Cloud smiled widely.

“C’mon do it. Word of honor, sweetheart,” nakangisi nitong hamon. Yumuko pa ito para maabot niya. He was smiling when she reached for his earlobe. She could feel his arms having goosebumps as she nibbled his ear. She trailed kisses to his neck. When she reached for his other ear, she whispered, "you might want to take a shower after this."

Akala niya matatawa ito pero pumulot ulit ng isa pang puting lobo. He popped it and took the liberty to read the instruction.

“Hug me from behind for a minute,” he read. She gladly obliged. She loves hugging him from the back.

“Asan na ba ‘yong make love na ‘yon," natatawa nitong saad habang pumipili ng isa pang balloon. Natatawa naman niya itong pinagmasdan.

Ibinigay nito sa kanya ang isang white balloon. She popped it and read what was written. It read, take me to a dinner out of the country.

“I guess it’s not your lucky day, Mr. Walgreen,” she teased after reading the last instruction.

Natatawa naman itong yumakap sa kanya. Mukhang nakahuma na ito mula sa paghalik niya kanina. Umakbay ito sa kanya pagkatapos.

He guided her as they walked out of the park.

“Actually,” Cloud said as he reached a blue balloon on a tree.

“Nasa taas talaga 'yong instruction na ‘yon para 'di mo mapili," sambit nito. He popped the balloon and gave her the instruction. It read, spend a night with me on an island.

Nahihiwagaan siyang tumingala sa binata. He took another blue balloon from the tree and handed it to her. She popped it and read the instruction. It said, make love to me, sweetheart.

She smiled as she looked at Cloud. She’s so lucky. This man really respects her. Nasa blue balloons nga talaga ang mga iyon. He didn't pick any of those. He didn't take advantage even if she gave him the chance. Napakasuwerte niya talaga.