His Invisible Halo 25 Chapter 24

We stayed in that position for almost a minute. There are some part in my mind wishing that it was all true. Those words that I heard are all unexpected   making me feel mixed emotions. I am somewhat happy when he told me that I am the girl he love. I just can't help but to feel scared at this moment. Maybe we're just confused about each other's feelings. I'm a little bit scared to believe in him and take the risk.

"Let's go inside." he whispered to my ears. I was still shock because of everything happened that's why it made me silent. I can't even utter any single word. I'm just responding to him by simply nodding.

Kinakabahan pa din ako ng makapasok kami sa loob ng sasakyan. He started the engine. I can see in my peripheral vision that he's looking at me. It made me feel more nervous and uncomfortable.

"I love you." my heart skipped a beat again. Naramdaman ko na lang na may humawak sa kamay ko. The next thing I knew, we're now holding each other's hand while he's driving. His simple gestures is getting me crazy.

After a long ride, he stopped the car. He told me that we're in Tagaytay now kaya pala ramdam ko na medyo lumamig. After getting outside the car, he asked me.

"Is it okay if I hold your hand again?" I didn't answer him. Hindi ko pa din matanggal yung gulat sa sistema ko.

"I'm sorry. Starting right now, I will not make any move unless I have your permission. I don't want to hold your hand if you feel uncomfortable." he answered. Pinagmasdan ko naman sya ng hinubad nya yung jacket nya at isuot sa akin.

He brought me in an unfamiliar restaurant. I can say that the place is very romantic. Everytime that I'm looking around the place, I can see different pairs of couples. If only I have an idea that we'll go in this kind of place, sana pala pinili ko na yung pinakamaganda kong damit. Whenever I'm with Asher, nanliliit ako sa sarili ko. Pakiramdam ko ang layo layo namin sa isa't isa. He's too goodlooking to the point na para syang artista kung pagtinginan.

The waiter told us our reserved spot. It was late for me to realize that he  planned for this. Unlike my favorite restaurant in Laguna, it's more beautiful here in Tagaytay. There's also a glass window and terrace in the third floor. Another thing, he made sure that this place is private since kami lang dalawa yung nandito sa taas.

"I'm sorry if I didn't tell you about this. I remember the last time you told me that you want a boyfriend who's sweet and gentleman. I'm trying my best to. " napainom na lang ako ng tubig sa sinabi nya. I want him to stop saying this to me. Maybe, isa ng kamatis ang mukha ko sa sobrang pula sa pagkakataong ito.

"Y-you don't need to do this." I replied. Pagkatapos ng lahat ng sinabi nya kanina, ngayon lang ulit ako nakapagsalita. We started eating. Habang kumakain ako ay hindi ko pa din maiwasang mag isip isip.

"I just want to make you happy." I stopped from eating right after I heard those from him. He's looking at me directly that's why I avoided his stares. This is not the Asher I know! Pakiramdam ko ay aatakihin ako sa mga sinasabi nya ngayon.

"I love you. I won't get tired telling it to you for so many times until you realize that I mean it." I get my glass and drink the remaining water once again. Hindi ko pa ito mahawakan ng maayos dahil sa sobrang kaba.

"Cr l-lang ako." nagmamadaling paalam ko sa kanya. I asked for the waitress to accompany me in the comfort room. Nakahawak pa din ako sa dibdib ko habang naglalakad papalayo sa kanya. What's wrong with him now? Bakit ganito na kalakas yung epekto nya sa akin?

"Dito na po mam." tumango at nagpasalamat ako sa sinabi ng waitress. I immediately look at myself in the mirror. I think I forgot to bring my confidence right now. Dahil sa sobrang pag iisip ay tinawagan ko si Ersy.

"Yes, Kel? How's your date?"

Narinig kong nanunukso pa ito sa kabilang linya. All this time, alam nya din pala.

"I want to leave n-now. Ayoko pang mamatay, Ersy."

"Mamatay sa sobrang kilig? OA mo."

Narinig ko ang tawa nya. I need her advice right now but it seems like she's very happy on what is happening right now. Naninibago kasi ako. Kailangan ko munang sanayin yung sarili ko sa ipinakikita ni Asher ngayon dahil ayoko pang mamatay sa atake sa puso. I'm too young for this.

"Just enjoy that night, Kel. I'm happy for you. I have to go na. Bye!"

After that, she hang up the call. I leaned my back at the wall habang nag iisip isip pa din. I decided to fix myself ng mrealize kong ang tagal ko na pala dito sa loob. I took a deep sigh first before going back.

I looked at our table. Asher is not there. Tumingin ako sa terrace at nakita kong nand'on sya. His back is very familiar to me that's why I was able to identify him. Hindi pa man ako nakakalapit ng maramdaman nya yung presensya ko. Being here with him feels like I'm on the peak of the mountain. Looking at the scenery of the whole place is very pleasing but when I look at him, there's nothing's more beautiful. Damn! I never thought that I'll be so inlove with this man. I don't want to admit it but yes. It's not the first time that I fell inlove but his very different from my two past relationships.

"Are you alright?" I nodded as an answer to his question.

"Let's have a walk." he said. Tumango ulit ako sa sinabi nya bago kami nagdesisyong bumaba. We're just silent while looking around the place. He's back to being silent again. Naalala ko tuloy yung ginawa ko kanina. I know I acted rude for lying to him and for waiting him for long. Maybe he's mad at me now dahil ang tagal tagal ko kanina sa comfort room. Nakukunsesya tuloy ako. Kinakabahan pa din ako pero pinilit ko ang sarili kong ipagsawalang bahala iyon dahil ayokong maturn off sya sa akin.

Our eyes met. Binaba ko yung tingin ko sa kamay nya. I intertwined our hands but his expression still didn't change. His ears says it all again. Mas minabuti ko na lang na tumingin ng derecho sa dinadaanan namin. Holding his hand made this walking along the night more romantic.

"Do you want me to buy one?" he asked ng mapansin nya akong nakatingin doon sa icecream. I nodded and then we went inside the store. I noticed those girls staring on Asher pero agad din silang nag iiwas ng tingin sa tuwing dadako ang mga mata nila sa kamay naming magkahawak.

I'm slowly realizing how lucky I am with this guy. He maybe cold but one's he fell inlove, he'll be the sweetest man you've ever met. After naming makabili ng icecream, naglakad na kami pabalik ng kotse. While we're walking earlier, I earned some confidence to say something to him. Draven is right when he told me that the two of us are just indenial about our feelings. He opened the door for me but before going inside the car, I faced him.

"S-sorry sa mga nasabi ko sayo, Asher. I just can't control my emotions that time nung makita ko yung picture na magkayakap kayo ni Laurene. I easily conclude that you're just fooling around and you were never serious about me. Thank you for admitting your feelings." nakatungong wika ko. I am waiting for anything that he will say until he lifted my chin as he looked at me.

"Laurene is just my friend."

I felt assured hearing that from him.

"I know. I'm sorry for feeling this way. I'm sorry for acting too jealous." I confessed.

"I should be the one making an apology. Sorry for saying it too late. I have no idea about falling inlove with someone until you made me realize it. I may not give you the whole world but I'll offer you something special. One thing that you deserve, my world."

Tears started to fall from my cheeks because of too much happiness. He immediately wiped it before saying those 3 special words.

"I love you. I will not get tired waiting until the day comes that you'll tell me that you love me too. Goodnight, Haven." he replied. Umalis na ito sa harap ko at umikot para sana sumakay sa kotse nya. Bago pa man nya ito magawa ay mabilis akong umalis mula sa kinatatayuan ko.

I hugged him from the back. I don't want to hide my feelings anymore. I know he can wait for me and give me time to be sure about my feelings but I think this is the right time.

"That moment I accused you as my guardian angel, you already have a place in my heart. The moment you saved me for so many times, I started to believe that you're my saviour. I won't ask for more. I fell inlove with that cold yet jawdropping and handsome guy with an invisible halo on his head. I love you too, Asher."

Chapter end