Arrange To You (Tagalog)
Chapter 21

My eyes darted to our locking hands that's on his pocket. I glanced at him and he seemed not to care about it. Seryoso ang tingin sa harap at tila walang pakialam sa paligid. "Where are we going?" mataman kong tanong sa kanya.

He bobbed his head and glanced at me. "You'll know very soon."

Hinayaan ko lang siyang dalhin ako kung saan. We stopped in front of an expensive looking building. Napakunot ang noo ko nang mabasa ang pamilyar na pangalang naka-ukit roon. Zalquesa's Deluxe Cuisine.

I'm very sure that I heard that surname before. Hindi ko lang matandaan kung saan.

When we got in, we were welcomed by a baroque style atmosphere. Luxurious chandeliers, candle lights and well-organized furniture. The decorations are well planned and just pleasing for the eyes.

A strikingly handsome man welcomed Wayde. Balak sana nitong makipagkamay kay Wayde pero nang dumako ang paningin nito sa magkadaop naming palad ay napangisi ang lalaki.

"It's good to be back here, Zalquesa." Wayde said formally.

The man chuckled lightly and slightly bobbed his head. "It has been a long time since you went here, Patterson. And who's this beautiful woman right here?"

"That's my wife, Celestia Patterson."

Celestia Patterson. That's the first time that I heard him stating my name with his surname. naninibago pa rin ako hanggang ngayon.

I smiled at the man and he was about to reached my hand for a hand shake nang biglang inilayo ni Wayde ang kamay ko.

"That's already enough, thank you. My wife and I are hungry, better give us some tables now, Zalquesa." Wayde eyebrows frowned. Maririnig ang halaklak ng lalaki sa paligid. We are also getting some attention from the staff.

"Possessive now, eh?" pangbubuska nito kay Wayde. "Very well, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, follow me and I'll guide you to your seats."

Napaawang ang bibig ko nang makita ang napakalaking hagdanan patungo sa itaas. It was like a palace inside. The ornate baroque marble stairs were just breathetaking and could leave you in awe. I shivered a bit when a cold breeze embraced my body.

Unlike downstairs, this floor looks more modern looking, but it didn't change the interior to have that baroque style.

"You feel cold?" Wayde whispered at the back of my ear. Ang mainit niyang hininga ay lumalandas sa batok ko. I slightly nodded and took the chair that Mr. Zalquesa handed it to us.

My eyes wandered throughout the floor when I felt a coat laid on my shoulder. Nag-angat ako ng tingin at tinignan si Wayde. He was whispering something to Mr. Zalquesa before excusing himself.

Is this a date? Well, you look like you're dating Celestia.

Pinilig ko ang ulo sa sariling naiisip. Wayde sat in front of me. Tumikhim siya upang makuha ang atensyon ko. i laughed a little when I saw his expression.

Mukhang hindi alam ang gagawin at nababalisa. The side of my lips rose when a wicked idea entered my mind

When the menu came, siya ang una kong pinapili. He looked at me confused when I didn't order anything.

"You wouldn't order?" He casually asked.

I was laughing inside but remained in my casual expression.

Kunot noo ko siyang tinignan. "Hindi ba dapat ikaw ang gumagawa niyan?

I scratched my forehead to look more confused.

Napaayos siya ng tindig at tumikhim ulit. Nang sulyapan ko ang waiter ay naguguluhan rin siyang akin. tumingin sa aming dalawa.

"O-Oh, that's right, sorry." My expression shifted when I heard his response. Bigla akong naguilty. A pang of realization hit me when I realized that he didn't date any woman. Napatitig ako sa kanya ng matagal. at mukhang napansin ni Wayde yun dahil napakunot na rin ang noo nito.

"What?" tuya niya.

Umiling ako." I was just kidding a while ago, akala ko ay naranasan mo na ang isang date. I just realized that this is your first one." I blurted out honestly.

Bumaling ako sa waiter at sinabi ang gusto kong kainin. I ordered some steak foie gras, and some salad for the appetizer. I'm not really a heavy eater, pero kung maparami man ako ay kailangan ko iyon paresan ng mga healthy foods. "A date?" Wayde's eyebrow raised. "Who said this is a date?"

Unti-unting napawi ang ngiti ko sa sinabi niya. Teka! Gumaganti ba siya o... totoo talaga yung sinasabi niya. 'E ano naman kung hindi 'to date?! Edi hindi na date. Napakasimple lang eh.

Bumusangot ang mukha ko dahil sa sinabi niya. Ako ang nagpati-una sa kalokohan pero ako rin ang nainis sa huli. Ayos din 'ah.

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Pinukolan ko siya ng masamang tingin ng dahil sa nakakalokong ekspresyon niya. Nang-aasar talaga ang 'loko. Ito na ata ang sinasabi nilang pag pikon, talo.

"Your face is annoying," inis kong sabi na tinawanan lang niya.

Wayde reached out his hand and almost pinch my nose. It caught me off-guard and I almost bent his wrist. Kung hindi lang talaga siyang marunong sumalo ng atake ko ay baka bumulagta lang siya.

Unti-unti kong binitawan ang kamay niya na muntik ng mabalibag ko. He used that opportunity to pinch my nose. Alam kong bahagya iyong namumula dahil sa ginawa niya kaya mas lalong sumama ang timpla ng mukha ko.

"I was just kidding wife, I thought you will take that as a joke," aniya habang nakakalokong ngumisi. Naparolyo ako ng mata at napairap sa kanya.

Joke ba 'yun?

"Kung ganun, ang pangit mo palang mag-joke." Palatak ko na ikinatawa lang niya.

He was enjoying teasing me the whole time and all I could give back was just a grimace look.

When our order came, my mouth was already salivating. Kaagad kong nilantakan iyon. We were just silent.

"Ms. Vircacel?" napahinto ako sa pagkain at sabay kaming napalingon ni Wayde da pinanggalingan ng boses.

I was startled when I saw Ms. Anya.

"M-Ms. Anya, good to see you here." Nakipagbeso ako sa kanya at nginitian rin ang kasama nito.

"You look lovely my dear," aniya nito at saka tumingin may Wayde. "Must be the boyfie, huh?" may panunudyong sabi nito.

I could feel my sweat forming because of this unexpected meeting. Out of all places, why here?

"He's my husband, Ms. Anya." Namilog ang mga mata niyang tumingin sa akin. I already expected this expression among the majority who knew me. Kung ako rin sa posisyon nila ay talagang magugulat.

"Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Anya." It's Wayde. They shook hands and exchanged greetings before Ms. Anya faced me.

"Have you thought about the offer, Tia? My door is always open. You have the skills and capabilities."

Kabado akong tumingin kay Wayde na ngayon ay nakakunot na ang noo.

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"I haven't discussed it yet, but I'll think about it, Ms. Anya."

My hands are sweating despite the smile that I'm giving.

"Oh, if that's the case then I'm hoping for your response. Better think about it my dear, it's one hell of an opportunity." Sabi niya at mahinang tumawa. She tapped my shoulder before bidding her goodbye to the both of us. Tango at ngiti lang ang naibigay ko sa kanya. When she left, I was quiet the whole time. Mukhang napansin ni Wayde ang pananahimik ko.

"Is something bothering you?" Unti-unti akong tumango at uminom ng tubig. Wayde leaned on the chair and put all of his attention on me. Ang mga mata'y tila naghahagilap at nagtatanong. Nakagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko at hindi alam ang isasagot.

"Alright, tell me when you're ready. Don't think about it too much. Think about me instead since I'm your date, yeah?" I shook my head and chuckled lightly. Somehow, that made me divert my attention to somewhere else. "Confident are we, Mr. Patterson?" gatong ko pa.

"I wouldn't have brought you here if I wasn't confident, Mrs. Patterson " balik niya sa akin habang diretsong nakatingin sa mga mata ko. I was mimicking him but inside, there's this jittery feeling that loves to come out from my stomach. "Ganiyan ako ka-importante, Mr. Amadeus?" I was smiling like an idiot, trying to tease him.

"Hindi, baka umiyak ka kasi diyan kapag hindi kita inilabas." Kaagad na sumama ang mukha ko at pabirong sinipa ang paa niya sa ilalim ng lamesa. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay at nirolyohan ko siya ng mata. Hindi ko na bilang kung ilang ulit ko ng ginawa iyon sa kanya.

When we finished, he pulled out something from his pocket. A black with a touch of gold sequins design. I immediately familiarized myself with the brand of the box because my dad bought it for me also.

I was too stunned to speak.

"I was about to give you this earlier but I got busy lately. I got fixated with its simplicity and design."

My eyes were in awe as I was looking at him. A touch in my heart arose when I saw him holding that necklace. Hindi ako makapaniwala. It's a wonderful feeling na hindi ko pa gustong mawala.

Tumayo si Wayde at pumunta sa likuran ko. Hinawi niya ang buhok ko sa iisang banda at siya na mismo ang nagsuot ng kwentas sa akin. I was too emotional to even speak a word.

"T-Thank you," aniya ko habang hinahaplos ang pendant ng kwentas. It was a simple butterfly pendant with diamonds on its surrounding.

"It looks good on you, baby." He whispered. Nanindig ang balahibo ko ng patakan niya ng halik ang batok at ang pisngi ko.

"Thank you so much." Halos bulong ko ng sambit iyon sa kanya. Umangat ang kamay niya at pinadaan sa pisngi ko. He caressed my cheeks and leaned his face to seal my lips with his. Kaagad kong tinugon iyon ng buong puso. After a while, we rested on each other's forehead. Hinaplos niya ang pisngi ko at pinatakan pa ng halik ang tungki ng ilong ko bago lumandas sa labi ko.

"Je te protégerai à tout prix, mon amour." Wayde whispered before embracing me in his arms.