CHAPTER 4
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HALOS lumuwa ang mga mata ni Jasmin, nang makita ang singsing na nakasuot sa kanyang daliri.
"oh my God! Oh Holy crap! bruha kang babae ka! kahit kailan malihim ka talaga, kailan mo sasabihin sa amin ha?" inis at sumbat na tanong sa kanya ng dalaga.
she rolled her eyes at her friend. What a crazy girl kung maka react ito parang may ginawa siyang malaking kasalanan
"Well you stop glaring at me Jasmine! Cause I don't have any idea kung ano ang pinuputok ng butse mo diyan? there nothing to tell! Ano ba ang dapat na sasabihin ko sa iyo?" walang ganang sabi niya
"so hindi mo talaga sasabihin sa amin? You will just keep us in the dark? How could you Hera, I'm your best friend! at wag kang tumankang magsinungaling Heramarie!, aray!!!, batukan ba ako"
"Dapat lang na batukan kita, nababaliw kana kasi!"
"Matagal na akong baliw friend, oo sige care to explain that ring on your finger, sige magsinungaling ka pa!, magdeny ka pa!, hindi magkakaila ng singsing na iyan ang katotohanan na naglihim ka amin ni Sarah! So tell me kailan pa? at sinong damuhong lalaki ka na engage ha? magsabi ka dali. how could you do this to us!" madamdaming sumbat nito.
Natawa siya sa ka dramahan ni Jasmine, kahit kailan talaga over maka react ito.
"engaged? nagpapatawa ka ba? this ring means nothing. its a gift from Owen, kaya pwede ba wag kang manumbat diyan!" inis na sabi niya sa kaibigan
"Ah gift? Really? Try mo kayang lokohing si digong baka ma contempt of court ka! Your lying baby!"
"No I'm not! Gift talaga ito sa akin ni Owen ito, it's peace offering gift actually, para daw maalis ang tampo ko sa kanya. One month siyang nasa Singapore but he never attempt to call or text me" paliwanag niya
"Talaga peace offering? subrang mahal naman ata ang peace offering niya sayo. Hera kahit sinong makakita ng ring na yan sa daliri mo will think and conclude na taken ka, na engaged kana! teka I have to make a phone call para maliwanagan niyang utak mo." sabi ng kaibigan niya tapos biglang may tinawagan ito.
"Hey sino ang tinatawagan mo? gulat na tanong niya sa kaibigan.
"Si Martin, oh just shut up and listen!, ila-loud speaker ko and don't try to but in, sasabunotan kita" sambit ng kaibigan niya
Wala siyang nagawa kundi tumalima even she is stilled confused kung bakit kailangan ni Jasmin tawagan ang kasintahan nito. She don't feel any sense about it.
"Hey babe! Can I ask you something" bati ni Jasmin sa kasintahan.
"Sure, ano yon" sagot ni Martin sa kabilang linya
"Kung magtatampo ba ako ano ang ibibigay mo sa akin?" nakatitig sa kanya si Jas habang sinabi niya ito
"Hey why your asking that?" usisa ng boses sa kabilang linya
"Babe pwede paki sagot lang please. I just wanted to knocked some senses here!"
"I'll buy you flowers, chocolate or date you at your favorite restaurant or take you to places. babe is there something wrong?"
"Really? Wouldn't you give a ring?"
"A ring, are you serious?"
"yes, a ring babe? bibigyan mo rin ba ako ng singsing? an eternity ring with black diamond surrounding it"
"A what?" gulat na sagot ng kasintahan ni Jasmine
"A eternity ring with black diamonds surrounding it, nabibingi ka ata babe?"
"Babe, Are you insinuating something? why would you wanted that ring? babe I give you one when we're engaged but don't ask for that ring. babe it's quite expensive! I can't buy you that ring babe, its worth millions!" angal ni Martin sa kasintahan
"wag ka nga praning babe, I don't want that ring, may isang babae kasi dito sa tabi ko na may suot na ganung singsing, tapos sabihin ba naman sa akin na its just a gift!"
"Really? a gift? your kidding me babe subrang mahal ata siya ng boyfriend niya to give her that ring, kasi subrang mahal iyon, heavygat ang boyfriend niya ah"
"oo heavygat pero ang problema babe hindi niya boyfriend ang lalaking nagbigay sa kanya, mag childhood friend lang sila!"
"Oh parang alam ko na kung sino iyang girl na tinutukoy mo! Its heramarie rigth?"
"Yes babe, wala ng iba"
"at si Owen ang nagbigay sa kanya ng ring? Am I right?"
"Yes rigth again babe"
"Babe I think malapit ng bumagsak ang buwan, pa para-paraan din si Owen ano!" natatawang sagot ni Martin
"sinabi mo pa babe, iyon lang babe. goodbye babe"
"bye, love you"
"love you more"
At with that Jasmine ended the called
"See I told you, walang lalaking magbibigay ng ganyan ka mahal na singsing sa isang kaibigan niya lang! matanong nga kita, talagang hindi napaparamdam or nagpapahiwatig si Owen sayo? " nakangiting tanong sana kanya ni Jas
"not that I'm aware of. Saka ano ka ba Jasmin, Ordinary lang sa akin na maka receive ng gift mula kay Owen. Ever since childhood ganun naman siya ka generous when it's come to his gifts to me. Alam mo bang every time na may business trips siya , seminar or conventions sa ibang bansa he will buy me a necklace, bracelets or earings as a gift. Last year he give even given me a diamond earings as christmas gift, kaya impossible iyong iniisip mo Jas. Yes, he's sweet and caring pero dati naman siyang ganun. And he is dating someone right now, magkasama nga sila sa Singapore. She is the reason why he can't even make a call or text me when he is in Singapore. Kaya pwede ba wag mo gawin big deal tong ring na ito." mahabang explanation niya
"Oh talaga, curious lang ako sinabi mo. Inamin ba sayo ni Owen na girlfriend niya iyon babae kasama niya sa Singapore?"
"No wala siyang sinabi"
"Exactly, di ba ikaw mismo ang nagsabi that Owen is a womanizer and a certified playboy. He don't do commitments. Can't you get it Heramarie, he may not tell you directly that he is in love with you but his action speaks for himself. The only problem is your too dumb to even notice, isa ka talagang certified na manhid!"
"Am I? taking that into consideration that his actions say that he loves me, do I have to believe that? Jas I'm a girl. I want certainty in everything, I don't want to assume thing because what I migth assume would be unreal. If he really had feelings for me he need to say it, I need to hear it from him pero wala eh. I even heared him telling his friends that I'm the little sister he never had!"
"He said that?"
"yes he said that"
"okey I get your point Hera, I have a feeling that he said that because he's afraid to tell you his feelings. one reason, he's a playboy and you have seen how he dated women and there's the trust issue. Second, he will not want to jeopardized your friendship with him baka kasi sabihin mo he's taking advantage of you. Third, you were friends since childhood and your parents trusted him"
Napaawang ang kanyang bibig sa sinabi ni Jasmin. It's a possibility na iyon nga ang iniisip ni Owen. Siya din naman iyon din ang dahilan kung bakit niya pinipigilan ang sarili umibig ng lubos sa binata
"Alam mo gusto kong batukan kayong dalawa ni Owen. You two makes things more complicated than they were. Pareho niyo naman ata mahal ang isat-isa, why can't you both recognized your feelings for each other and give it a try "
Isang bunting hininga lang ang pinawalan niya. Confused and shocked filled her body.
"No Jasmine, malayo iyon mangyari. Owen never loved me as a woman and if he does it is only a brotherly love. No more no less. Trust me kilala ko siya"
"Kilala nga ba? a--aray! bakit ka ba nambabatok ha!"
"babatukan talaga if you won't stop implying things that weren't real!"
"pasalamat ka at hindi makakarating si Sarah dahil kung nandito siya eh makalbo ka niya, bibigyan ka niya ng trophy at award Most Manhid of the year or Denial Queen!"
"Stop it Jasmin" sita niya sa kaibigan
"No I won"t, not until I knocked you out of your senses. Give me your hand" she commanded her at wala sa wisto
Injilahad niya sa kaibigan ang kanyang kamay. Nagulat siya na bigla nalang ng click ang phone nito.
"There perfect!"sabi ni Jasmin habang pilyang gumiti sa kanya
"bakit mo kinunan ng picture ang aking kamay?" usisa niyang tanong
"I post ko sa sss!"
"What?"
"Relax, ako ang bahala, saka account ko naman ang gagamitin ko, may nais lang akong malaman."
"na naman! girl hindi ka ba talaga titigil!" Hinampaa niya ang kamay nito
"No way!" Jasmin rolled her eyes at walang ka seremonyang ipino-post nito ang picture ng kamay niyang na may singsing na may caption pang
'ANO ANG MAGIGING REACTION MO PAG BINIGYAN KA NG GANITONG SINGSING! Comment please!"
Napahawak siya sa kanyang sentido. sumasakit ang ulo niya kay Jasmin pero kahit ganun minsan mag react ang kaibigan niya, she definitely lucky to have her as a friend wala man si Sarah sa tabi nila ngayon but she's happy to have them both in her life dahil they were her true friends.
In less than an hour marami nang nag comment sa sss account ni Jasmin but Hera care less kung ano iyon.
Dahil sa totoo...kahit anong sabihin it wouldn't change the fact na he will never love her..like she always dreams...
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Masaya silang nag uusap ni Jasmin nang biglang mag ring ang kanyang phone.. Napangiti siya ng makita si Hero ang tumatawag, mabilis niyang sinagot ang tawag nito
"Yes?" Nakangiting sabi niya
"Baby I pick you up there okay, nakalimotan kong sabihin may pupuntahan pala tayo" malat na sagot ni Owen
"I'm sorry but I Can't, alam mo namang its boding time namin ni Jasmine" pakipot at patuksong niyang sagot
"baby naman you have more time para makasama si Jasmin while ako medyo limited lang, by monday I'll be back to work, so sige na please, let go out, have dinner, I miss being with you" rinig niyang sabi ni Owen, subrang lambing ng boses nito, kaya she don't have the power to say no.
"Okay pick me up at 4pm" Nakangting sabi niya
"Salamat baby" Owen answer and end up the call
She smiled widely thinking that they will be going out. Its almost a year na hindi sila lumalabas at ng dinner.
'Don't tell me Missy si Owen ang tumawag"
"Pano mo nalaman?"
"Your smiling widely and your eyes arre sparkling, so going out?"
"Yes, I dont know pero may pupuntahan daw kami" payak niyang sabi sa kaibigan
"Then go.. Teka I have an idea, I have a sexy dress na kabibili ko lang, should wear it" pilyang sabi ni Jasmine
"We're not on a date!"
"Whatever! Basta papagandahin kita"
Walang nagawa si Hera kundi ang magpatianod, minutes later natagpoan niya nalang ang sarili na nakabihis na
It was a very simple beige dress, maliban sa backless ito. It fit her perfectly, showing all her curve, may side slit ito sa gilid.
She tied her hair in a ponytail aand applied a minimum amount of make up, and spray her Victoria secret perfume
"Hindi kaya ma-misinterpreted niya ang pagbihis ko, baka isipin niya I've dress to impress him" pag-aalangan niyang sabi
"No he won't" nakangiting sabi ni Jasmine.
Minutes later, dumating na ang kanyang sundo
She was walking out the maindoor nang makita ang black everest ni Owen
Halos napatitig ito sa kanya kaya halos pinigil niya ang paghinga, she was calming herself, while her heart beats accelerate.
Owen is wearing a simple blue shirt and jeans,but hindi nito natago ang kagwapohan ng binata
"Lets go" biglang niyang sabi ng mapasin nakatulalal itong titig parin ito sa kanya
"hmm.. Who are you?" Seryoso nitong sabi na ikinasikip ng dibdib niya "and what have you done to Heramarie, where is my baby?"
She rolled her eyes and turn back, she was so disappointed sa sinabi nito, but before she can go far, two strong arms wrapped around her.
"Where do you think your going baby?" he said in a very husky voice
"Babalik nalang ako kay Jasmine, who you pala ha" inis niyang sabi
"Hey I was just kidding" he told her, his breath touched her nape
"Its not funny, Owen"
"I'm sorry" he told her as he turn her to face her, then kiss her forehead while holding her tight "hindi lang ako sanay na makita ka sa ganitong ayos" he said and held her chin "you look so damn beautiful"
Owen smile at her as he entwined their hands
"Let's go"
Isang tango lang ang itinugon niya, pinakbuksan siya ng pinto ni Owen, she comfortably sits at the shot gun seat, the Owen closed the car door
They were silent for a moment, she gasped in awe when Owen kiss her cheeks as he started the car, a habit of him whenever they went out
"Saan tayo pupunta?"
"We'll watch movie then have dinner"
"Oh talaga?"
"Yes.you like it baby,matagal na natin hindi nagagawa Ito" Owen told her as he squeezed her hand
"Yes I miss watching movie at the cinema" she said in a happy tone
"Happy?"
"Yes, more than happy" she smile at him
"basta ba walang magsasabonot sa buhok ko"
"Sabonot?" he ask her confusedly
"Hero sa dami ng babae mo baka may magsabonot sa akin pagnakita na kasama mo ako"
"No they wont, i will not allowed them to hurt you in way. Pagsisisihan nilang pagbuhatan ka ng kamay" he told her seriously
"Promise?"
"promise baby"he winked at.her and smile sweetly showing his perfect white teeth and two cute dimples.
Gosh her heart is bouncing wildly at her ribacage, Hera can't help but to smile as they continue to drive, her heart swells in happiness knowing that Owen will always protect her.
When they reach the Mall, Owen open rhe car door for her, then he held her by her waist, when they reach the cinema floor, he fall in line to buy thier movie tickets while she buy two coke floats and one big popcorn.
Nang makabalik siya nakabili na ng tickets si Owen, agad nitong kinuha ang popcorn sa kanya saka inalayan siya papasok ng cinema
They sitted on the far end, nakakatawa nga dahil para silang magkasintahan ni Owen, nakaupo sila dalawa, nakapatong ang ulo ng binata sa kanyang balikat while their hands are entwined
"I miss you baby" he told her hoarsely and kiss their entwined hands
"Wag kang maingay Hero, I'm watching" saway niya sa binata para maitago ang kabang nararamdaman
She can hear Owen sighing, then he went silent throughout the movie
After they watch the movie, they dined at their favorite restaurant, Emerald, halos magrugundon ang puso niya at mukhang mas lalong nahuhulog ang loob ni Hera binata, he was so sweet and very attentive throughout their meal
"Hero can you buy me a box of mooncake bago mo tayo umuwi?"
"Okey.. Anything for my sweet baby"he told her, happiness showing in.his eyes.
Napalundag ang puso ni Hera, she Didn't know kung guni-guni niya lang ang narinig
Masyado na ata siyang nahihibang para marinig na tinawag siyang sweet baby ni Owen..
"May sinasabi ka Hero?"
"Wala, come we'll buy your moon cake and then we'll go home, its late" he told as he entwined their hands
"Thanks"
"Hmm..baby pwede bukas kana umuwi sa condo mo, doon kana muna matulog sa condo ko, I miss cuddling you at night, please..."
Hera sigh as she look at him "Okey in one condition" she reply back.. and sigh..
"At ano iyon baby?"
"Buy me a gallon of coffee ice cream" she said and pout her lips
"Sure, walang bawian iyan ha" he smile at her and pinches her nose
Napamura siya ng lihim..Darn her heart really makes her crazy today...
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