Ruled by the Blaze (The Unwanted Marriage)

PATRICIA'S POV (Surprise)

"Which color do you prefer? Black or white?"

Kausap ko sa telepono si Jess. Humihingi ako ng opinyon sa kanya tungkol sa isusuot ko mamaya.

Mrs. Velasquez held a dinner again for our both families. I'm so excited because I was able to meet them again and also my family. I miss my parents especially Jordan. The last time I saw them is when I got hospitalized and when they visited me here.

"I'll go for black! You look good in black!" sagot ni Jess kaya kinuha ko ang black backless dress sa closet.

"Do you have sandals to wear? I have here-"

"Uh-yes! I already have, Jess. Thank you!"

"Okay, if you need something, just call me!"

I smiled before ending the call.

Lumabas ako ng kwarto para kumain nang lunch. Mga bodyguards at maids lang ulit ang kasama ko sa bahay dahil nasa trabaho si Callum kaya mag isa na naman ako kakain.

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Nagbasa ako nang libro sa gilid ng pool. Sakto at masarap ang hangin dito kaya maganda mag relax. After a minute, I decided to take a dip with only two piece on.

Lumangoy ako nang lumangoy at ng mapagod, umupo ako sa dulo ng pool. Hindi ko mapigilang hindi tumingin sa aking tiyan. I pouted while caressing it. It's slowly getting bigger. My baby is getting bigger. After relaxing there, I decided to go in my room. I changed into clothes and tried to take a nap. Ang boring naman kasi at nakaramdam na naman ako ng antok kaya itinulog ko na lang.

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"Patricia? Wake up,"

I saw Callum sitting beside me while tapping my shoulder. He smiled when he saw me awake.

"Hi" I smiled when he kissed me.

Tumingin ako sa bintana at nakitang palubog na ang araw.

"Why are you sleeping here?" Callum asked, frowning.

"Wala ka naman at kwarto ko naman 'to" ngumuso ako bago lumambitin sa batok niya.

I sniffed on his neck. Damn, he's always smells good!

"You should be sleeping in our room instead. It's bigger,"

Ngumiti ako. Tumayo siya at inalalayan din ako tumayo. "Okay po!"

Pumunta kami sa kwarto niya para makapagpalit siya nang damit. Bumaba naman muna ako para timplahan siya ng kape.

"Coffee..."

He smiled and accepted it. We're here in the balcony of his room. He tap his legs for me to sit there.

"How's your day here?" malambing niya'ng tanong.

He automatically hug his arm around my waist.

"I should the one asking you that. How's your work?"

Nilingon ko siya at hindi ko parin talaga maiwasan na hindi humanga sa itsura niya. He's too handsome and charming plus adding his soft type everytime he's talking to me.

"Still confusing but thank god you're here to remove my stress" he kissed my shoulder.

I giggled a little when his hug got tighter.

Nang pumatak ang 6:00 p. m, nag asikaso na kami ni Callum para sa dinner. Nauna siya maligo habang hinahanda ko na ang mga isusuot niya.

I also finished tooking a shower and I wore my preferred black backless dress while Callum is wearing a white polo shirt and a jeans.

I applied light make up and curl the tips of my hair. I even saw Callum's intent stare while I'm facing the mirror. He's just waiting for me to finish. Nilingon ko siya. "What?"

"You're already, pretty"

Napairap ako. "Nambobola ka na naman!"

Kinuha ko na ang bag ko at hinila siya palabas ng kwarto. Ramdam ko parin ang titig niya hanggang makasakay kami ng sasakyan.

"Stop staring at me, Callum!" kunwari'y irita kong sabi at inirapan siya.

What's wrong with my face? My dress is good and my make up is not that dark! What's his problem!

Narinig ko ang mahina niya'ng halakhak. "Ang pikon mo. I'm just admiring your beauty"

Nahigit ko ang hininga ng hawakan niya ang tiyan ko. Hinaplos niya ang kabuuan nito bago pumikit at ngumiti.

I can't help but to also smile. I can clearly see the excitement in him. Ipinahinga ko ang ulo ko sa balikat niya hanggang makarating kami sa restaurant.

Mrs. Velasquez preferred this big restaurant. Unlike others, it's not really open or vulgar. Kung titignan mo sa labas ay para lang itong malaking bahay pero nang makapasok kami ay marami ang kumakain. Everything looks so much expensive.

"Ang laki naman dito" komento ko.

"Mom's friend was the owner. It's much safer here,"

Iginiya ako ni Callum sa pinakadulong parte. Naroon ang table namin at naaaninag ko na sila mommy.

"Patricia! Callum!"

Sinalubong kami ni mommy nang yakap. Sila pa lang ang narito. Lumapit ako kay daddy at Jordan para bumeso.

"I miss you," bulong ko kay Jordan habang yakap siya.

"We also miss you! How are you? Your baby, ate?"

"We're fine, Jordan" ngumiti ako bago inalalayan ni Callum paupo.

Mahaba ang table at si daddy ang sa kabilang dulo at magkakatabi kaming lahat sa isang side. Ilang minuto pa kaming nag usap nila mommy at kamustahan bago dumating ang parents ni Callum. "We're sorry for being late. We had an unexpected meeting," paumanhin ni Mrs. Velasquez.

"It's okay. You all just in time" ani mommy.

Malaki ang ngiti ni Mrs. Velasquez nang dumako ang tingin niya sa akin.

"Patricia, it's been a while!"

She hugged and kissed me.

"Good evening po,"

Bumeso rin ako kay Mr. Velasquez at tumango naman kila Ramon at Isaac na kapwa nakangisi na sa kuya nilang si Callum.

Dumating ang mga pagkain namin at napuno ng mga katanungan ang buong table.

I was smiling the whole time until their attention turned to me and Callum.

"Do you already have your check up, Patricia?" Mrs. Velasquez asked.

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I nodded. "Yes, just yesterday"

"Good. I know a very a good doctor! I suggest her to you, darling. She will take care good of you!"

I just smiled and nodded.

"What's your plan, Callum and Patricia?" biglang tanong ni Mr. Velasquez.

Nagkatinginan kami ni Callum bago siya tumango. He will talk first.

"I added more men for her safety, dad. She also had a personal doctor who will take care of her"

Tumango ang parents ni Callum.

"What about your studies, anak?" bumaling sa akin lahat sa tanong ni mommy.

"Oo nga, Patricia. Maybe it's a good idea if you will just stop for now?" segunda ni Mrs. Velasquez. "Your school works might stress you out,"

"It was actually my plan" I said, smiling. "Tatapusin ko lang po ang first year ko sa med school. Then I'll proceed on taking care of our child once I give birth"

Sa sobrang hirap sa med school, baka mabaliw lang ako pag nag patuloy pa. Mabuti at ilang buwan na lang ay matatapos na rin ang klase, sakto sa pag laki nang aking tiyan. Right now, my tummy is still not obvious, I think it's because I'm petite. Kaya kapag natapos ko ang isang taon ay titigil muna ako at kapag nanganak at nakapagpahinga, doon ko itutuloy ang pag-aaral.

I have thought of hiring personal taker for our child. Para kahit paano ay hindi maging mahirap sa amin ni Callum.

"Hmm, good. You and Callum should focused on your pregnancy! I'm so excited! Finally, magkakaroon na ako ng apo!" natutuwang saad ni Mrs. Velasquez. "I thought Callum will just grow old without having a girlfriend but now... he's soon to be dad!"

Naluluha pa si Mrs. Velasquez sa sobrang saya. She looks overwhelmed.

They continued asking questions about my pregnancy. Kung ano ba ang gusto kong kainin o ano ba ang nararamdaman ko. I answered them but Callum beside me seems annoyed because of his mom being so talkative. My heart feel so fulfill tonight.

Callum's family is indeed good persons. Magagaan sila lahat kausap kahit si Ramon at Isaac.

"Just continue your stories on our next dinner, mom" saad ni Callum sa mommy niya at hinawakan ang kamay ko bago tumayo. "We better go. Patricia needs to rest"

Natapos na kaming lahat kumain ay hindi parin natapos ang usapan nila mommy. They are talking about business now.

"Oh, right! Titignan ko kung makakapasyal ako sa inyo next week! Patricia? Take care of yourself, okay?"

I nodded to Mrs. Velasquez. She gave me a quick kiss on my cheeks and hug me tight.

"We were also going. Still had work tomorrow" sabi ni mommy, tumayo na rin sila Jordan at daddy.

Nag paalam na kami sa isa't isa bago kami nauna ni Callum na pumunta sa sasakyan. Ang parents naman ni Callum ay naiwan pa sa restaurant dahil kinakausap pa nila ang friend na owner.

"You good?" Callum asked while fastening my seatbelt.

I blushed a bit because his face was so near. "Y-Yes"

I heard him chuckled before giving me a soft kiss on my lips.

"Oh my-Callum!" gulat kong sabi na ikinatawa niya.

Sinapak ko siya sa braso. Bakit bigla na lang siya nanghahalik!

"I want to kiss you so bad. I'm sorry," he's still laughing.

I rolled my eyes when he gets my hand and started driving.

Along with our way, I noticed that he was smiling the whole time. I heard his phone vibrated and he smiled more when he open it. I think someone send him a message?

I was kinda confused.

Lumingon siya sa akin ng mapansin ang titig ko. "Why?"

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Tumingin ako sa labas ng bintana. Medyo malapit na kami sa village. Hindi ko mapigilang humikab dahil sa antok. Malalim na rin kasi ang gabi kaya nang makarating kami sa bahay ay nauna na ako lumabas. "You better go first right in the pool area,"

Nilingon ko si Callum sa sinabi niya. "Bakit?"

"We have something to talk about" he said seriously before pressing on his phone.

Wala sa sariling tumango ako. Ano naman kaya ang pag-uusapan?

Habang abala siya sa telepono ay nauna na ako sa loob. Tahimik at wala ako'ng makita na kahit isang katulong sa paligid. Dumiretso ako sa back door papunta sa pool area pero nagulat ako ng sobrang dilim dito. I turned on the switch and my jaw almost dropped when I saw the whole set up of pool area. I covered my mouth because of shocked!

"What is this?" I whispered and started walking slowly.

May mga rose petals na nagkalat sa ibaba. Sa mismong pool naman ay nanibago ako dahil may nakapalibot na mga ilaw sa paligid nito. Kahit sa mga halaman.

Natutop ang mata ko sa gitna, malapit sa pool. Mayroong lamesa at dalawang upuan doon. It was surrounded by lights and rose petals. I looked up and saw beautiful decorations that was hanging up there. Naguguluhan ako'ng tumingin sa paligid pero nag patuloy parin ako sa pag lapit sa lamesa. Para saan ito?

"You liked it?"

I turned around and saw Callum holding a big bouquet of flowers. He was smiling and started walking towards me.

I started tearing up. What is this for?? Saan niya nakuha ang bulaklak na 'yon?

"For you..."

I accepted the flowers. He cupped my face and kissed me.

"Callum?" I asked curiously.

Para saan itong flowers at mga decorations sa paligid?

"You don't remember, hmm?" he said teasingly.

Iginiya niya ako paupo. Magkaharap na kami ngayon at hindi mawala ang pagtataka ko. It's not his bithday nor mine today, so what is it? What's the purpose of this surprise?

"Callum what's happening? What are we celebrating?"

Mas kumunot ang noo ko dahil nakatitig lang siya sa akin, nakangiti.

"It's been 8 months now since we got married. I just want to celebrate,"

Agad nanlaki ang mata ko. Inisip ko agad ang date ngayon at ang wedding date namin. I realized that he's right but I didn't expect him to pull out a surprise like this.

I don't know what to say. I really got surprised that he remembered those little things about us! I felt nothing but hapiness right now.

"Thank you. I didn't expect this..."

I looked at him with my teary eyes. He chuckled and reach my face to wipe my tears.

"I want you to experience all the good things as long as I can. I always count the days and months we've sharing and now I can finally celebrate those precious times with you," he gave me an assuring smile. Tumayo siya at lumapit sa akin.

I didn't waste my time. I also stood up and hug him tight. "Thank you so much. I didn't expect us to ended up like this,"

Hinaplos niya ang likod ko. "A precious woman like you deserves everything,"

Kumawala ako sa yakap at dinungaw ang mukha niya. All his words are melting me and I couldn't believe that I already experiencing those things I thought I won't.

I tiptoed and gave him a peck on his lips but he suddenly held my head to deepend our kiss. I smiled and slowly wrap my arms around his neck. We swayed our body a bit while kissing.

I can't deny that this is one of the best night that I've experienced. A romantic night that I won't forget because I'm with a man that full of surprises.