Vows of Love (Charlesand Claudia's Story)

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Sir Adviser's Pov

The day ends and everything was ready for the parade tomorrow. Th class manage to finish everything for everyone's costume after i checked the room. It was decorated well.

Aldrin's Pov

I was inside the car while reading thru the daily newspaper. I am on my way to our home after school. Hindi mawala ang ngiti ko dahil sa paghalik sa akin ni Anna kanina. Nakaramdam ako ng saya nung hinalikan niya ako bago siya umalis sa room kanina. Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at tinitigan ang file na sinend sa akin ng private investigator ng mga Dela Paz. Kita ko ang picture ng bahagyang nakangiti kong itinatangi.

Name: Anna Del Castillo

Family Business: Fashion Industry

Blood Type : AB Negative

Sports: Swimming and Basketball

Talent : Singing

At iba pang mga impormasyon tungkol sa kanya. Napangiti ako. She is clean as water. No boyfriend since birth and i dont want to keep it that way. Likes swimming ang trekking.Loves arts and fashion.I was really happy when she said we are going to try to have time for each other.

Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at nagtipa. Nasa file na natanggap ko ang address at ang cellphone number niya.

Me: Are you already at home?

Anna: Who are you?

Me: Woah. I can feel your eyebrowse are on flick again. This is your King.Just want to check on you.

Anna: My King? I am no Queen.

Me: Yes, you are my Queen. If you cannot recall i can come right away so i can refresh your memory.

Anna: No need to come. I think i know you.

Me: You know me now?

Anna: Yes. Adam? (emoticon with a smiley face)

Me: Errrrgggg. Who is that Adam? sisirain ko mukha nun. Pinopormahan ka ba nun? (emoticon with angry face)

Anna: Oh! so you are not Adam? Darren is that you? I am sorry about the other day if i am late.

Me: So. You are dating someone? My queen. I will make sure sisirain ko buhay ng mga lalaking yan.

Anna: Hahaha. You are funny Aldrin. Para kang bata. They are my friends. I'm just kidding, and being late on a meeting des not mean you are on a date.

Me: Well. Dont you ever joke with me like that. I want you Anna. And no one will be able to lay their hands on you.

Anna: Scary but i am not afraid. I am not a property Aldrin. I will choose who i want to go with. I'll save your number. And to ease your worries, i am already at home. (another smiley emoticon)

Me: Great. I'll call you later on. I miss you Anna.

Anna: smiley emoticon.

Anna's Pov

Natatawa pa din ako kay Aldrin. Ang sarap nyang asarin dahil ang bilis niyang mapikon. Medyo morbid nga lang siyang mag isip. Kinuha ko ang costume na binigay ng Adviser namin and try fitting it.

Hakab na hakab ito sa katawan ko and i think it is close to nude color kaya naman para akong nakahubad. The maple leaf was designed on a downward position from my neck. The whole leaf is covering my bumper exposing half of my body since it is a nude color cloth. The rest is a glittering red cloth making it a long gown covering my feet.

I can’t believe i will be able to do it. Medyo naasiwa akong isuot ito paikot sa buong campus but i need to do it.I just need to be careful as everyone will be watching me.

I took a picture in front of the mirror and sent it to C.

What do you think C? Sent

1 message received

From C

You look more beautiful. Bagay na bagay sayo A. See you tomorrow. (emoticon with a heart sign)

Nagtipa pa ako

Thanks! I need to tell you something. Can i go there?Papahatid nalang ako sa driver. Palit lang ako ng damit at punta na ako jan. ( smiley sign ) Sent

1 message received

From C

Papadilim na but you are safe here.If that cannot wait in the morning then you better come here now. Keep safe

Hindi na ako nagreply at binilisan ko nalang ang pagbibihis. The drive was fast. No traffic congestion. Pinauwi ko na din ang driver at ako nalang ang magdadrive pauwi. Dumiretso na ako sa kwarto ni C pagkapasok ko sa sala. Walang tao at walang maiingay.Marahil ay naglalaro na naman ng basketball ang mga mokong.

"C? " Tawag ko pa habang paakyat sa kwarto niya

"I'm here A. Just come in, and close the door please" sigaw pa niya habang nagtutuyo ng buhok sa blower

Naririnig ko pa ang makina nito habang ginagamit niya. Pinatay na niya iyon at naglakad papunta sa akin.

"Hi A" sabay halik sa akin sa noo

"Hello C" bati ko pabalik

"So, was it the costumer you want to talk about?" tanong pa niya habang binabrush ang buhok

"Not the dress, but promise me hindi ka magagalit." pauna ko pang sabi sa kanya.

Umiling siya. "Can't promise. Tell me first" sabi pa niya

"About me and Aldrin" maiksi kong sabi

"Oh, sa contest ba? Ayaw mo na siyang kapareho?" tanong pa niya ulit

"Hindi. I gave him a chance. " dagdag ko pa

"Chance? for what? na magsorry sayo sa mga pang aasar niya?" sabi pa niya na parang naguguluhan

"No. Para manligaw." sabay pikit ako at pinaglapat ko ang kamay ko "Sorry"

"AH para manligaw. What? Manligaw? " pagulat pa niyang inulit

"I think i like him." medyo nagblush pa yata ako ng sinabi ko kay C

"My God A. That is too early. Baka naman dahil lang yan sa contest? " pagsisiguro pa niya

"Well, he said that it was not for publicity. He was sincere when i was talking to him earlier at school. " paliwanag ko pa

"Well, everyman will say they are sincere though. " dagdag pa niya

"I know. That is why i am telling you cause i am not sure if it was real" sabi ko pa na medyo naguguluhan

"Gusto mo siya? " tanong pa niya

Tumango ako ng bahagya " Masaya ka ba pag nakikita mo siya? Tumango ako ulit " Then, wala tayong magagawa. Just be careful not to give everything. I dont want to see you crying A" Niyakap pa niya ako

"Thank you C. I just want to you to support me." palatak ko pa sa kanya habang yakap ko din siya

Gumaan na ang loob ko dahil parang hindi ko kaya na sarilin ang mga pangayari. I am too overwhelm with what Aldrin has just confessed.

"O siya! Baka gabihin ka sa daan.Kailangan mo mag beauty rest para sa parade tomorrow, and always remember I am here for you A. No secrets, No lies. Pinky promise." sabi pa ni C

"Pinky promise. I love you C" sabay abot ng hinliliit ko sa kanya

Bumaba na ako pagkatapos niyon. Pumunta na ako sa barangay kung saan nakaparada ang kotse ko. I was about to start the car when i saw my mobile phone. Nagulat ako dahil ang daming missed calls from King and i read the text messages.

10 missed call

5 message received

King: My Queen are you busy? Why are you not answering your phone?

King: Is there a problem Babe?

King: Are you okay Anna? Answer the God damn phone.

King: You are making me insane Anna. I'm driving myself out there.

King: Anna! answer your phone. I am waiting outside your house.

I started driving. He should not ring the bell. I should rush out there. Dad and Mom were not home. Sila Manang lang ang nasa bahay and it would be a big news to Dad and Mom if he will go there looking for me. I tried to dial his number but i kept being forwarded to his voicemail.

The drive was just fast since it was after dinner. I saw a red car just 3 meters away from the gate.