Have You Ever

Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

"Do I really deserve you?" I asked myself. I doubt that what if he finds a better woman than me? Will he eventually leave me? Kasi kung ako, I won't. He's the man of my dreams. I will risk everything just to let this man stay.

I sighed. Hindi dapat ako nag iisip ng ganto. Maaga pa mamaya.

6:57 AM. Nagising ako dahil sa lamig na humaplos sa braso ko. Ang lamig talaga dito sa Baguio. Dagdag mo pa yung aircon na binuksan namin kagabi. Pinansin ko naman ang lalaking nasa tabi ko. He's still peacefully sleeping. Mukhang pagod na pagod sa byahe.

Hinawi ko naman ang buhok niyang tumatakip sa mga mata niya. Ang gwapo niya talaga!

Dahan dahan na akong umalis ng kama para di siya magising. Kinuha ko na rin ang phone ko sa side table at naisipang picture-an siya. First time kong gumising nang siya ang katabi at kasama sa kama! I should save some memories.

Pagkatapos ko siyang picture-an, I giggled to myself. Hala ang cute! Parang gusto ko sya yakapin kaso ayaw ko istorbohin tulog niya.

Naisipan ko ring ipost ito sa ig. Matagal na rin huli kong post e. Lastyear pa ata?

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Kiarrablisslpz_ My man is still sleeping… I love you, Steve.

(A/N: Imagine Kiarra posted a photo of Steven wearing his hoodie under his blanket.)

After 'non, lumabas na ako ng kwarto at dumiretso sa kusina. Yes, may kusina dito sa unit, sabi ko nga sa inyo mukha nang bahay 'to.

"Hay, nakakagutom. May pagkain kaya dito?" Sabi ko sa sarili ko nang makita ang kulay black na ref, at surprisingly may laman siya!

"I think I should cook some breakfast." I said while smiling. Feeling ko tuloy ikinasal na kami. Tapos we're living in the same roof. Kinikilig ako sa iniisip ko.

Kumuha ako ng itlog, bawang at sibuyas pati na rin yung hotdog na di pa nabubuksan. May nakita rin akong condiments. Sakto pwede na siguro ang fried rice at hotdog.

Pwede rin naman omorder sa inooffer ng hotel, may nakita kasi akong menu sa dining table kanina. Pero wala lang, gusto ko lang siyang lutuan.

Inuna ko nang mag-saing at nahalungkat pa ng kung anong pagkain sa loob ng ref. After ilang minutes, viola! Fried rice with hotdog and spam, and red iced tea

Nakita ko namang lumabas na mula sa kwarto si Steve, nagpupungas-pungas pa! Ang cute nakakainis!

"Good morning Kiara." He said and hugged me from behind. Pinatong niya din ang kanyang ulo sa shoulders ko. "Did you make this?" He asked and I nodded as a response.

"Ang ganda ng plating. It looks appetizing." He complimented. "Thank you, Steve. Let's eat?" Pag aaya ko naman. Nagsimula na rin siyang umupo. At tinikman ang pagkain na inihanda ko.

"Masarap ba?" Tanong ko habang naghihintay ng sagot niya. Hindi naman sa first time ko siyang lutuan pero most of the time kasi hindi masarap. Kundi maalat, sobrang tabang naman. Di ko ma-perfect yung timpla while si Steve napakagaling magluto. Nakakahiya tuloy.

"Oo, masarap ka nga mag sinangag ng kanin." He said and laughed a bit. Halata sa mukha niyang nang aasar siya. Kailan kaya ako matututo magluto? May mga bagay talaga na hindi ka ganoon biniyayaan ng kagalingan. Paglinisin mo nalang ako ng bahay kesa sa magluto!

"Nang aasar ka ata eh!" I pouted. "Masarap, mukang mapaparami pa nga kain ko nito e."

"I never thought that I would love eating fried rice." He then added and laughed. Sus, nambola pa! "Bolero naman!" I said and started tasting my food. He patted my head and chuckled.

Sana laging ganito, palaging masaya. Ang genuine ng atmosphere.

"Do you perhaps want to visit somewhere here in Baguio?" He said as he started a new conversation.

Nag isip isip naman ako. "Hmm, Strawberry farm. Di pa ko nakakapunta 'don e." I responded excitingly. Sana makakuha kami ng kambal na strawberry! Napanuod ko sa teleserye ng LizQuen na Forevermore na may ganon e.

"Alright, may gusto ka pa bang puntahan?" He responded and chuckled. "Hmm, sundin nalang natin yung itinerary mo." I said then he smiled.

"Nakatulog ka ba ng maayos?" I added. "Ofcourse, having you beside me let me sleep peacefully." He stated genuinely.

I blushed. Isa ito sa pinaka nagustuhan ko sa kanya, he seems cold pero sobrang lambing at sweet niya. Hay, pakasalan ko na kaya 'to? As in ngayon na? Joke, aral muna. Hehe.

"Weh? Totoo ba? Baka nabigatan ka sa ulo ko ha." I said then he laughed.

"Ah, eh oo nga, parang ang sakit ng balikat ko." Sagot niya naman habang nagkukunwaring iniikot ikot ang balikat niya sa ngalay. Nang aasar, amp! Pinalo ko naman yung braso niya.

"Joke lang eto naman. Sa liit mong yan, di ka ganon kabigat." He said as he teased me more.

"Hoy di ako maliit! Matangkad ka lang!" I responded sabay irap sa kanya. Mapang asar din siya, ganyan yan pag kami na lang dalawa. Pa english english lang, pero may tinatagong kulit. Ganon siguro pag nasa Law School? Englishero hmp.

"I love you my Wife." He teased and winked at me. Luh? Pereng tenge nemen! Alam niya kasing kinikilig ako at namumula sa tuwing tinatawag niya akong "my wife."

"Wag ka nga! Ubusin mo yan ha! Ikaw maghugas ng plato!"

"Yes po madam." He teased me.

After finishing our breakfast, we got ready and I decided to wear a navy-blue crop top partnered with black skinny jeans and my white Sperry shoes. I also use a gray cardigan in case na lamigin ako.

I took my black watch from Versace, the Pelazzo Empire to compliment my attire and curled my hair a bit. Simple but elegant at the same time. Nang tingnan ko si Steve, he's just wearing a plain navy-blue shirt partnered with black jeans, and his Saint Laurent shoes.

Couple na couple ang dating namin. I smiled in my thoughts.

"You ready?" He asked and I nodded as a response. He got the car key and we exited the unit.

UNA naming pinuntahan ang Burnham Park, masarap kasi maglakad lakad dito tuwing umaga. Dagdag mo pa ang magagandang display na nagkalat sa paligid. Mayroon kaming nakikitang nagjojogging, nagpipicnic at mga batang naglalaro sa playground.

May nakita naman kaming nagtitinda ng Taho na ang balibalita daw ay may flavor itong strawberry. Isa ito sa binabalik balikan ng mga turista dahil masarap ito.

"Manong dalawa po." Sabi ko sa manong na nagtitinda. Ngumiti naman siya at maya-maya ay inabot ang taho na strawberry sa palad ko. Inabot ko naman iyon kay Steve.

"Mag irog ba kayong dalawa iha?" Pagtatanong nito habang kumukuha pa ng isang taho.

I smiled at him genuinely. "Opo. 2 years na po kami."

"Aba ketagal niyo na pala." Sagot nito at ngumiti. "Bagay na bagay kayo iha." Dagdag niya pa. Nagkatinginan naman kami ni Steve at sabay nagpasalamat kay manong.

"Salamat po, ito po bayad namin." Sabi ko naman at ngumiti muli sa kanya.

Naglakad kaming muli, at pumwesto sa bleachers sa gilid ng lake. Balak kasi ni Steve na i-try ang boating.

"Bagay daw tayo? Sabi ni manong?" I teased as I start a conversation.

"We're meant to be, Kiara that's why." He responded and took a sip on his Taho.

Nagblush naman ako sa sinabi niya. "Eh paano kung hindi pala ako ‘yung destiny mo? Napadaan lang pala ako sa buhay mo?" I asked doubtedly. Out of the blue ko lang naitanong.

"That's impossible. But even if you're not, I will still choose you. Besides, we are the ones who decide our destiny." He replied calmly as if he's sure about everything.

"How would you say that? We have still many things to encounter. Lalo na kapag naka graduate na tayo, for sure marami kang makikilala na mas competent women kesa sakin." I stated creating a story in my mind.

He looked at me in the eyes and kissed my lips softly. I was caught off guard. Nagulat ako sa actions niya and looked confusedly in his eyes.

He chuckled. "Stop doubting about our relationship. Mahal kita Kiara, I would never court you in the first place kung wala naman akong balak na pakasalan ka. I'm not the type of guy who wants different women every single day. I want to settle in one. And that is you." He said and cupped my face.

"I love you Kiara, believe in me." He added. Hinawakan ko naman ang kamay niya at hindi na sumagot pa.

I should not ask those stupid questions in the first place. He was right, I should believe in him. Alam ko naman kung gaano ako kamahal ni Steve, he assured me that when he courted me for 2 years.

Yes, dalawang taon nag antay si Steve until I say "Yes." I wanted to reject him at first but he was so persistent in having me as his partner.

Una niyang kinuha ang tiwala ng magulang ko na halos gawin niya ang lahat katulad ng pagluluto, paglalaba, pagtatapon ng basura at kung anu-ano pa. In 2 years, all he does was to prove to me that his love was true and genuine.

"So.. Tara? Let's try boating." He said as he saw me speechless. Natawa naman ako ng bahagya at nagpahatak naman sa kanya.

All we did there was to boat for about 30 minutes. At syempre di mawawala ang pictures. We need to save some memories. After boating we tried biking naman. All of it was fun until we decided to go to our next destination, and that was Mines View.

We also took some pictures there and buy some goods. Ang daming pwedeng ipang pasalubong doon. Mukhang masasarap pa lahat, mukhang dito pa mauubos pera namin— dahil sa pagkain.

"Kiarra, stand behind there." He said as he gets his phone. May nakita kasi kaming iba't-ibang flowers like roses, tulips, and others. Dito ako nag-stop sa hugis gumamela.

"What are you trying to do?" I said as I was still looking at these flowers. "Done!" He said excitedly.

"Pinicture-an mo ba ako? Patingin nga."

"No, for my eyes only." He laughed at saka iniwan ako. Nauna na siyang naglakad 'don sa view ng mga mountains. Which is the most attractive spot in here. Nakakalula lang tumingin 'don, but indeed the nature is perfect!

"Hoy, 'bat mo 'ko iniwan?" Sambit ko naman habang pinapalo palo ang braso niya. Tawa lang siya ng tawa! Nakakainis!

"Kiara, look. Ang ganda ng tanawin dito." One thing about Steven was he's into nature. He would do hiking, camping and explore different beaches. Sabi niya kasi, nakakarelax daw ang mga ito. It heals his soul.

Pero dahil may Acrophobia ako, which is afraid of heights, hindi ako makatingin. Nalulula talaga ako.

"Conquer your fears, Kiara." He said as he held my hands.

"Ayoko Steve, nalulula ako e."

"I'm here. I'm gonna hold you. Trust me." He said assuring me. Dahan dahan naman akong naglakad papunta sa kanya at pinikit ang mga mata ko. Kinakabahan ako. At pasigaw sigaw pa ng konti. Nakakahiya naman sa mga taong nasa paligid. Sabihin nag iinarte ako at nag iiskandalo. Naririnig ko namang tumatawa ng mahina si Steve kaya mas lalo akong kinakabahan.

"Look, open your eyes." He said. Dahan dahan kong binuksan at mga mata ko.

Surprisingly, it was beautiful. The mountains, the trees, the sun, everything was so relaxing in the eyes. Dagdag mo pa yung klima, it was all perfect. Nakakagaan sa damdamin na makita ang magandang tanawin. Hindi kapani-paniwalang may ganito pala sa mundo. Parang nakakawala ng problema na halos isispin mo na sana dito nalang tumira. Pero di parin mawala yung kaba ko.

"Alright, you're already shivering. Let's go." He said at inalalayan akong makaalis sa pwesto namin. Feeling ko kasi kung di ako alalayan ni Steve baka bigla nalang akong matumba. Ganon ako katakot.

"I'm sorry, Steve. Nalulula pa din kasi ako e." I said disappointed with myself. "It's okay. At least you've tried." He said and patted my head.

"Let's go to our next destination. Strawberry farm." He said and I was so excited.

Bukod kasi sa gusto ko talaga yun puntahan, favorite fruit ko din ang strawberry. I would love to eat that for a week nang hindi ako magsasawa. Ganon ko siya ka-favorite.

AFTER an hour of driving, we're here. Habang si Steve ay abala sa pagbabayad, nauna na akong pinapasok sa farm ng mga strawberries. Marami din akong turista na nakikitang pumipitas sa mga ito.

Naeexcite din akong pumitas at humanap ng kambal na strawberry! Hindi ako aalis dito hangga't wala akong nakikitang ganon. Haha.

"Ma'am dito po may mga malalaking strawberries." Sabi naman ng isang farmer. Agad ko naman itong pinuntahan at tiningnan ito mabuti. Malalaki nga at mukhang matamis.

Kinuha ko ang phone ko at saka pinicture-an ito. Ang cute! Parang gusto ko nang tikman!

Ngumiti naman si ate sa akin at saka pumitas na rin ng strawberries. Naramdaman kong nasa likod ko na si Steve kaya inaya ko na rin siyang pumitas ng mga ito.

"Enjoying, huh?" He teased. "Hanapan mo 'ko ng Kambal na Strawberry!" Sabi ko naman ng di ko pansinin ang sinabi nya. Narinig ko namang tumawa ng bahagya si Steve. "Alright." He responded.

After some minutes, Steve shouted. "I got it!"

Agad naman akong pumunta sa kanya, "Hala ang cute!" Sabi ko naman at kinuha agad ang phone ko para picture-an ito.

"Sabi nila kapag nakakuha ka ng Kambal na Strawberry, natagpuan mo na ang iyong "True Love." Sambit naman ng isa sa mga farmers.

"Kainin ninyo ang kalahati nito, at masusumpungan niyo ang tunay na pag-ibig." Dagdag pa nito. Napangiti ako sa sinabi ni ate. Gusto ko na agad kainin!

"Tara kainin na natin Steve." Pag aaya ko naman, excited na 'ko!

"Hugasan muna natin." Sabi niya naman. Nakita ko namang tumawa ng bahagya saamin si ate.

Kahit ako natawa sa reaksyon ni Steve. Parang ayaw mapasukan ng bacteria sa katawan e.

Pagkatapos namin sa Strawberry farm, naisipan naming kumain na ng Lunch. We decided to eat in Calajo Restaurant. Steve ordered a Steak and Chopseuy. Napatingin naman ako sa plastic ng mga strawberries. Nahugasan na ang mga ito at ready to eat na.

"Sa tingin mo, totoo kaya ‘yung sinasabi nila tungkol sa kambal na strawberry?" Pagtatanong ko naman kay Steve.

"I don't know." He said and shrugged.

Sana totoo, kahit myth lang 'yon paniniwalaan ko yun ng bonggang bongga. Lalo na kung si Steve ang kakain ng kalahati nito. Napangiti naman ako sa naisip ko.

I was about to eat my steak when Steve got a phone call. Napatingin ako sa cellphone niya ngunit agad niya itong kinuha.

"Phone call. Excuse me for a while." He said and stood up hurriedly.

What was that?

Is it confidential para sagutin ni Steve ang tawag ng malayo saakin?

It must be his parents? I don't know.

Then my phone suddenly got a message coming from Tyler.

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Tyler: Pst!

Kiara: Uh, yes?

Tyler: Uuwi ka pa ba? HAHAHAHA

Tyler: Kita ko post mo e, enjoy na enjoy ha. ;)

Kiara: Excuse me? Syempre uuwi ako.

Tyler: Sige makakadaan ka na

Tyler: joke!

Kiara: What do you want Tyler?

Tyler: Ay pikon naman mashado hahahaha

Kiara: ?

Tyler: Yung notes mo sana ipapaalala ko lang, sabi mo kasi “aBOT kO sAyo bUKAS.” assdffhjshahakl

Kiara: Oh shoot! I’m sorry. I forgot to message you that I’m not able to go home today. Maybe tomorrow in the afternoon, is that okay?

Tyler: Yes, don’t worry dear! Hahaha asahan ko yan bukas ha.

Kiara: Yes.

Nakalimutan ko na yung notes na hinihiram niya. Masyado akong naging busy sa outing namin ni Steve. Natawa nalang ako kay Tyler kasi alam ko naman na gusto niya lang talaga akong asarin and not my notes.

I sighed and saw Steve coming back.

"Is there any problem, Steve?" I asked curiously.

"Nothing. Just some business matters." He said while putting his phone in his pocket. "Kain ka lang." He said while smiling at me.

Bakit feeling ko may tinatago sakin si Steve?

Business matters? Maybe his parents are looking after his graduation. He will be the one to act as the new Managing Partner of their Law Firm, of course, it is business matters.

Hinayaan ko nalang at patuloy na lang na kumain.

After lunch, we decided to go at The Mansion, Wright Park at huling destination ay Session Road. We shopped there for a bit and then eats dinner sa Good Taste. Buong araw, wala kaming ginawa kundi mag libot libot sa Baguio hanggang sa mapagod kami. Sabi ni Steve, we need to go back in Manila tomorrow kaya naman bumalik na kami sa hotel for about 10 PM in the evening.

Tapos na rin akong mag freshen up, at umupo na sa sala. I opened the TV and watch some Netflix Series. Hindi pa ako inaantok kahit na napagod ako sa pag gagala.

I checked my phone and stumble thru my i********:. Nagcomment pala ang hinayupak kong kapatid at mga kaibigan kong bruha sa post ko.

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Kiarrablisslpz_ My man is still sleeping… I love you, Steve.

Kianblpz_ Hoy pinagod mo naman ata si master steven! Grabe ka kapatid!

Moriettoluiz_ Your boyfriend is hot, babe. ;)

Mayuaustinkb HOY GAGA UMUWI KA NA SA BAHAY NIYOOOOOO ASSFJSHAHAHA

Mga loko loko talaga!

Oh! Meron palang pinost si Steve. And I also looked at the comments. Wala akong napansin kundi yung may username na @jiminismine23, ang dry daw ng buhok ko? Hindi naman ah!

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Montemayorsb You’re so beautiful like these flowers, Love.

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Kianblpz_ Take care of my sister bro! ~

Mayuaustinkb ay mukang fresh na fresh! Dilig na dilig ka dyan frenship!!! :’))))

Jiminismine23 pangit naman ng buhok!!!! Parang dry!!!! Ew

I sighed.

And I looked back at the photo taken by Steve, eto siguro yung picture na kinuha niya kanina.

"What are you looking at?" Nagulat naman ako sa kanya. Nasa tabi ko na pala siya, tapos na din mag half-bath.

"Your post." I replied plainly then he chuckled.

"Are you happy?"