Cooper felt overjoyed. After they went out the room, he held Zyon’s hand and go with her in the parking lot.
“Are you sure you want to go home? Ayaw mo na bumalik sa loob?"
"Yeah. Gusto ko nang umuwi."
"Sabagay. Ayoko ko rin namang pinagtitinginan ka ng mga lalaki doon. For sure, hinahanap ka ni Terrence ngayon.” Madilim ang mukha na sabi niya sa babae.
Pero bago pa siya nakapagsalita ulit, they both saw Maggie leaning on her car as if waiting for them. She was excited when she saw them holding hands. She hurriedly went to them and hugged her tight.
“I’m so happy for you, for the both of you!” Nanlalaki ang mga mata na pahayag nito.
"Teka, akala ko ba nauna kang umuwi at sumama ang tiyan mo." Nagtatakang tanong ni Zyon.
Maggie looked at Cooper helplessly and then Zyon guiltily.
"Eh, ito kasing magaling kong pin
It was the best moment in Zyon’s life. She giggled while lying on her back on her bed. She rolled back and forth and can’t contain her happiness. She touched her lips and blushed, remembering the first kiss she shared with Cooper. Her face turned red like a cooked lobster. How naive! The next morning, Cooper went to fetch her from their house but the guard of the subdivision won’t allow him to enter. They reasoned out that he was not on the list of the allowed visitors of the Mercado family. He was waiting on the gate for 20 minutes already. “What kind of boyfriend am I? I don’t even have my girlfriend’s cellphone number!” He desperately sighed. He tried texting and calling Maggie but she is not responding and is not answering her phone too. So, he just went off and go directly to their house. He directly went upstairs and knocked on her door but no one answered. Pinihit
Her dad is in the library when Cooper arrived. She then guided him straight to the library. Abot-abot ang kaba ni Cooper. Ilang beses na niya nakita sa TV ang ama ni Zyon but not in person. When they entered, he saw a distinguished man behind the table, sitting on his swivel chair comfortably, holding a document. He saw how fit Zyon’s father is. He is not the typical politician with bulging belly and wrinkled forehead as he pictured out while driving a while ago. What he saw amazed him. He was physically fit with a handsome but stern face. He then stood up when Zyon introduced Cooper to him. He was stunned by his towering height. In fact, magkasing-taas yata sila, standing at 6’1. He now understands where Zyon got her height.“G-good evening po, Sir Mayor.” Magalang na bati niya dito sabay extend ng kamay na tinanggap naman nito. He pressed his hand firmly relaying a thousand messages about his daughter. H
Matapos ipakilala si Cooper sa mga katulong lalo na sa Yaya Marta niya, ay dumulog na sila sa mesa. Marami pa silang napag-usapan habang kumakain. Her dad asked Cooper about his family and he was delighted to know that Cooper’s father was in fact an acquaintance of his. Rafael Mercado was ranked no. 3 in this year’s Richest Man in the Country whereas Eduardo Ayala, Cooper’s Father, ranked no. 5. It was a fun night and Cooper was so happy that everything is okay with him and Zyon, even getting her dad’s approval. At 9:00 PM, Rafael excused himself to rest early so Cooper decided na umuwi na rin. Hinatid siya ni Zyon sa gate nila.“Thank you for standing up with Dad. I was so relieved that he finally met you and we have his approval too.”“Moo, thank you for coming into my life. Whatever promise I made to your dad, I swear to keep them.” He looked directly into her eyes and touched her
“Mandy, do you know that girl Zyon?” tanong ng isang kasamahan niya sa peep squad.“I saw her. And why?”“Aren’t you afraid that Cooper will like her? You remember during that ball that she beat you for the most popular student award and Cooper had drawn her? Maybe he likes her.”Mandy shot a fierce look to her friend.“Cooper doesn’t like her. If he indeed does, still, he has to keep it within himself. He knows that and I am confident that he won’t do something stupid as to court that girl.” Nakangiting sagot niya sa babae. Pero deep inside, it awakens her possessive instinct. After changing clothes, she hurriedly proceeded to her first class. She saw Cooper and Jason talking and laughing at the same time. His face is so bright. “Hi, fiance!” Masayang bati niya sabay halik sa pisngi ng lalaki. She saw how
Hindi na sumagot si Jane. Alam niya ang marriage arrangement ng pamangkin ky Mandy. Tutol man siya dito ay wala na siyang magawa sa hipag at kuya niya.“Gusto ko siyang makilala mamaya. Ang gandang bata.” Nakangiting sabi ng hipag.Matapos niyang kumanta ay masigabong palakpakan ang sumalubong sa kanya. Bumalik siya sa mesa nila Cooper at sinalubong siya nito.“I’m so proud of my girl.” Nakangiti nitong bulong sa kanya na ikinatawa niya. Nag-umpisa na ang sayawan at may mangilan-ngilang bisita ang nagtangkang isayaw siya pero mahinahon siyang tumanggi lalo at nakikita niya ang pag-asim ng mukha ng boyfriend na hindi umaalis sa tabi niya.“Moo, it’s getting late. I’ll take you home.”“It’s quite early, Moo. Nakakahiya naman kay Maggie.”“Maggie is very busy, Moo. Please. Those guys are eyeing
Monday. Nakaabang na si Cooper sa dalaga sa parking lot. When he saw her car, he got his bag from inside his car. Nang bumaba na ito ay dali-dali siyang lumapit.“Good morning my one and only.”“Morning my one and only.” nbati nito nang nakangiti.“Tara.”“Huh?!”“I told you I’ll prove to you na wala kaming ugnayan ni Mandy, di ba? From now on, hindi na tayo magtatago. I want everyone to know that I am the luckiest guy on earth.” Nakangiting sabi nito na ikinatawa niya.Kinuha ni Cooper ang dala niyang bag and books. He held it with his left hand while his right hand subconsciously reached out for her left hand. It seems normal na sa kanya na laging nakahawak sa kamay ng dalaga. The two most popular students of the campus, walking hand in hand
A day after their final exam, students started to relax after a strenuous battle with their scribbled notes, thesis and research deadlines. Cooper and Zyon decided to join Cooper’s friends for a day out at a beach resort in Batangas na pag-aari ng pamilya ng isa nilang ka-barkdada. Kasama din si Jason at ang current fling nito at yung iba ay ngayon lang nakilala ni Zyon, mga classmates at close friends nina Jason at Cooper noong high school nila.“Moo, go with the girls. Kami ng mga boys ang bahala sa mga dala natin and sa food.” Cooper said to Zyon.“Samahan na kita, Moo.”“No, Moo. Enjoy with them. Susunod kami pagkatapos ayusin ang dala-dala natin.” Pang-eengganyo niya sa babae at hinawakan ang kamay nito.“Come, Zyon. I’m so excited for a dip.” Pang-aaya ng kasamang babae ni Jason na si Cha.
Zyon heard the agonizing voice coming from Cooper. She knew that he is trying his best to control his desire for her. But in the end, she can only get swayed by his love for her and let him kiss her fully with all the desires in the world. It was a long and intimate kiss. She opened her mouth fully to welcome his tongue, ravaging inside. They were really engrossed with the intimacy when Cooper let out a groan and held Zyon away from his body.“Moo, I’m sorry. Nadala ako, I’m sorry.”“Why are you saying sorry? Aren’t we supposed to do that? I thought it’s natural for a couple to….”Natawa ang lalaki sa sagot niya.“You really are so innocent. But I love that.” He winked at her. “Moo, I respect you. I made a promise to your dad na iingatan kita. We’ll come to that someday.