Imo and I were talking when a fine waiter approached us. Nilapag nito ang aming pagkain ngayong gabi. I can smell the mouth-watering aroma of the food. As what I've research a while ago, our dinner is cooked by one of Paris famous chef.

Well what do we expect on a grand river cruise?

"Profitez de votre date madame, monsieur" Enjoy you're date ma'am, sir

We nodded as a response and bid our thank you's.

Nilagay ko ang isang puting tela sa aking kandungan para masimulan na ang pagkain. I'm so excited to eat already! Bakas ang excitement sa aking mga mata habang tinitingnan ko ang mga pagkain na nasa hapag.

My gaze went to Imo's direction when I heard a click. Nahuli ko s'yang nakatapat ang cellphone sa akin. Probably taking a picture of me.

"Mon amour, if you want an image of me. Just say it. I'll gladly pose for you." I winked at him.

Tinawanan lang n'ya ang aking kalokohan. "You're quite confident aren't you?"

Nagdekwatro ako at hinawi ang tumakas na buhok papunta sa likod ng aking tenga. Imo followed my action which caused me to smirk.

"Well," i shrugged. "May ipagmamayabang naman ako. If it weren't for my beauty, for sure you'll never fall for me. "

He smiled. "I doubt that Mon amour, I don't care if you're beautiful or not. Its your charmed which captured my attention and of course my heart. Hindi naman ako tumitingin sa panlabas na kaanyuan, rather I want to love someone who is sincere and looks the beauty in everything."

I blushed. "Sige pa, purihin mo pa ako,"

"If my basis is beauty. Bakit ko pa sinayang ang mahabang panahon, kung halos ang nakapaligid sa akin ay nagagandahan at sexy na mga french?"

Ang kaninang nakangiti kong mukha ay nawala bigla. Masama ko s'yang tinitigan.

"Sinasabi mo bang hindi ako sexy at maganda?"

Imo shook his head. "No Mon amour, what I'm saying is. You're the only woman who caught my heart. Kahit may makita pa akong artista d'yan, sigurado akong hindi na titingin sa iba because I have you already. Having to call you mine is enough assurance for me that we will be together util the death of time. And nothing can't separate us. Not even a fuckin' airplane ticket."

Natatawa kong pinunasan ang aking mga mata. "I'm not gonna promise anything. But J t'aime Mon amour. Thank you for everything. Ikaw lang at wala ng iba."

He reached for my hand a planted a light feathery kiss on it.

"Ang drama mo naman Imo!" ani ko. "Look! The food is already cold. Ayaw mo ata akong pakainin e. Alam mo naman na kanina pa ako excited matikman ito."

Ang kaninang romantic na ambiance ay napalibutan ng aming mga tawa.

"It seems like my Mon amour, is not yet used to my sweetness.." He said while wiggling his eyebrows.

Pabiro ko itong inirapan. "Sweet ka pala? Bakit lagi akong nabi-bitter sa'yo?"

Now its his turn to frown. "Whatever Mon amour, say what you wanna say."

Napahalakhak na lang ako sa aking isip. Kahit hindi sabihin ni Imo, alam kong medyo under ko s'ya.

We started eating while listening to the live music. Our dishes for this night is Boeuf Bourguinon. It is a classic french beef stew made with red wine, pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon.

"Wahhh! Ang sarap Imo!" sambit ko habang sunod-sunod na sinubo ito.

Imo motioned me to tone my voice a bit. I just made a peace sign while smiling widely.

"This is one of the chef's specialty Mon amour. We are lucky enough to have this menu for tonight." paliwanag nito.

I look at him questionably. "You mean, magkakaiba lagi ng menu every dinner cruise?"

"Yes, buti na lang ito ang napili kong araw na bumawi sa'yo." Kinamot ito ang batok. "I was having second thoughts in planning this date, especially a while ago. Hindi mo kase ako pinapansin. Tapos nagselos ka pa kay Monique."

"Ikaw kase e," nakanguso kong sabi.

"Yeah right. Like it's my fault." pabiro itong inirapan ako.

"Ikaw naman talaga," pagmumumilit ko. "Kung nakinig ka lang sa akin kahapon. Edi hindi tayo hahantong sa ganto."

He sighed. "You shocked me Mon amour, ano ang gusto mong reactin ko? Matuwa?" may bahid na inis nitong sambit. "Sino bang tao ang matutuwa kapag ang taong mahal mo ay balak kang iwanan?"

"I understand but if you'll just le--"

Imo raised his right hand. "I don't want to talk about it Alia. Baka mag-away lang ulit tayo. Lets; just talk about other things hmm?"

I slowly nodded my head.

"Okay, but!" tinuro ko s'ya. "One of these days, kailangan mong makinig sa akin! Let me atleast here my plan!"

Mariin itong tumingin sa akin bago tumango.

"Eat you're dessert already Mon amour." he said softly. "It's Pears Belle Helene,"

"Its so good Mon amour," I moaned in delight.

I heard Imo cussed. Nagtataka akong tumingin sa kanya. I can see bead of sweats forming in his forehead. Naglilikot din ang kanyang mata.

"Mon amour, are you alright? Why do you look like you're in pain?" alala kong tanong.

Inabot ko ang tissue sa aking harap at lumapit sa kanyang mukha.

He look shock at what I'm doing. "Uhm... I'm fine Mon amour, just.. don't moan okay?"

"Huh why?"

"You're waking someone down there," he seductively whispered.

Tila napaso akong lumayo sa kanya. Natatawa itong tumingin sa akin.

I glared at him. "Imo!" pinanlakihan ko ito ng mata.

"What?" he asked innocently with a sly smile.

I rolled my eyes and mouthed fuck-you.

"Later Mon amour," pilyo nitong sagot.

Hindi ako makapaniwalang tumitig sa kanya.

So this is the flirty side of Imo. I tried looking around the cruise, to see if someone is looking at us. I sighed in relief when I saw no one looking at our direction.

Binalik ko ag aking tingin kay Imo at sinipa ang kanyang binti sa ilalim ng lamesa.

"Ouch!" hinaing nito.

I smiled playfully at him.

"Mon amour, masakit!"

Now its my time to act innocent. "Anong sinasabi mo d'yan?"

Masama itong tumingin sa akin.

"Aww...you look so cute Mon amour."

Ngumuso ito sa akin. "I need a kiss Mon amour,"

I chuckled by his cuteness. "My Mon amour is asking for a kiss. Come here."

Imo plastered a triumph smile.

Imo forwarded half of his body towards me. Nakangiti ito habang nakapikit.

"There!" natatawa kong ani.

"Mon amour, bakit sa cheeks?" he complained like a child.

"Eh sa doon ko gusto."

Lalo itong sumimangot.

"Mamaya di ba?" I wiggled my eyebrows.

Imo seems to get what I said and beamed in delight.

Para talagang bata!

"Oh, get ready Mon amour," he said dangerously.

Sasagot na sana ako nang may nahagip ang aking mata.

"Oh my god! Is that the Louvre Museum?!" mangh akong tumingin sa labas ng malaking bintana.

Tumango si Imo. "Yup!" he said popping the p. "Marami pa tayong madadaanan mamaya, katulad ng Ile de la Cité, at Musée d'Orsay."

I squealed in excitement. "I can't wait to see that!"

Ilang sandali lang ay tumayo si Imo sa kanyang pwesto. I watched him confusedly when he went to my side and pulled me up from my seat.

"Saan tayo pupunta?"

Wala akong nakuha na sagot sa kanya.

Dumaan kami sa isang pinto sa gilid ng boat para makalabas. The cold breeze of the winds immediately came in touch with my skin.

Tumaas kami sa isang hagdan.

"Imo, baka mapagalitan tayo," I worriedly said.

Tumitingin ako sa paligid para makita kung may tao ba.

"Just trust me Mon amour,"

Bumuntong hininga lang ako at tumango.

We successfully went up the short staircase. I gasped in astonishment when I realized that the boat has a freakin' deck! An open-deck to be specific.

"Ang ganda di ba?" tanong ni Imo habang tumitingin sa paligid.

The roof deck is full of lights! It is surrounded by golden railings for our safety.

I jumped and give Imo a tight hug.

"It's so beautiful Mon amour,"

We relaxed on each others' body while appreciating the view upon us. Lights are illuminating in the river and also in the night sky.

Now I understood why people also proclaimed Paris as the City of Lights! All of the structure that the boat is passing by are all lit up by lights. Siguro kung nasa eroplano ako, for sure mas maganda ang view.

Kumalas ako sa pagkakayakap kay Imo at lumapit sa railings. I inhaled the fresh evening air and immerse myself in the scenery.

Napaigtad ako ng may maramdamang malamig na bagay sa aking leeg.

It was a necklace!

I softly caressed the gorgeous gold pendant with a teeny lab opal. It reminds me of the sun! The What catches most of my attention is its center! It has flashes of pinks, greens, blues and so much more.

I look at Imo behind me, still in awe.

"It's a gift Mon amour," He placed his forehead on mine. "Its signifies my love for you and also the reminds us to follow our dreams together."

I can't help but to be teary-eyed.

"Ang daya mo Imo!" iyak ko.

Imo chuckled while trying to wipe my tears. "Why?"

"Dapat sinabi mo na magibigayan tayo ng reagalo! Tuloy wala akong maibigay sa'yo!"

I hid my face on his chest.

"Surprise nga di ba Mon amour," he stated. "It's also a peace offering hmm.. Hindi din naman ako humihingi ng kapalit. Ikaw lang sapat na Alia. I will not wish for anything aside from you Mon amour."

I nodded shyly.

"Just one favor Alia," he said.

My gaze went to meet his.

"Anything Imo,"

"Stay with me," he said with pleading eyes.

Instead of saying yes. I grabbed his head and started to kiss him passionately. Imo answered my kiss with the same intensity. Our kiss was cut short when we heard the horn of the boat.

We both hugged each other.

"Je t'aime Mon amour,"

"Je t'aime aussi Mon amour," I replied.

I closed my eyes while savoring the moment.

I'm sorry Imo, if I have to leave you.

We ended our date while dancing at the open deck with our heartbeats as our music.

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