Monday, May, 04, 2020
Maan cheerfully woke up that day. Why not? Today is her twenty sixth birthday. Today is different because it will be the first time that she will celebrate her birthday without her family. Instead, it will be her first birthday celebration with Gil. She left him still sleeping and she doesn’t know if he’s aware that today is her birthday. Monday is usually the busiest day of the week but she plans to cook a special dish for a special day. She will just ask John and Angel to accompany her to go to the market later.
A few moments later, she saw Gil going down the stairs. He went to her while she was preparing his breakfast. He hugged her and kissed her passionately on the lips.” Happy birthday, love! Thank you for coming into my life. I just feel bad that we cannot go on a proper date to celebrate your birthday. Do you have plans for today?”Gil asked.
“Nothing special. I will just cook some pasta and some dishes that we, John and Ang
Maan did not think that Gil would propose to her on her birthday. She thought it will just be a simple celebration with Gil, Angel and John. The happiness that she is feeling is immeasurable for the efforts that Gil exerted for her. Inspite of the pandemic, he still was able to gather not just her family but also his family to celebrate her birthday with them. They were still hugging each and would seem like they would not want to separate.“Thank you for this! I am so overwhelmed with your efforts. Thank you! I love you so much!” Maan whispered to Gil full of sincerity.Gil chuckled with giddiness with Maan’s words. “You’re welcome, my love! You know that I would do anything to make you happy. So, are you happy, future Mrs. Velasco?”Maan felt giddy with Gil’s new term of endearment for her. “Very much! I am so lucky to have you!” Maan hugged Gil with so much passion.“That’s w
It was already dark when the visitors decided to leave. Angel and John helped them in cleaning up right after the guests left. Mark was the first one to take his leave but was teased to Joan before he left. Gil asked him if he was able to get Joan’s number to which he only answered with a mysterious smile. Soon after uncle Art and his family took their leave but not before reminding to inform him if they will push through with their plan of going to Batangas. The couple John and Angel were the last to leave after cleaning up.When Gil and Maan were left to themselves, they proceeded to their room. They lie beside each other and chat because they are not sleepy yet.“Are you happy spending your first birthday celebration with me?” Gil lovingly asked.Maan hugged him and looked at him.” I am so happy! This is my most memorable birthday celebration yet aside from the unique way of celebrating it during the pandemic it came with a surprising
Sunday, May 10, 2020A week has passed and it was time for Maan to go back to her province after being locked down in Manila for two months. In a span of a week, Maan and Gil took care of everything they needed to settle before leaving Manila. They left the management of GilYan’s Kitchen to John and Angel and even asked them to stay in Gil’s house while they are away. Maan and Gil fully trust John and Angel even though they have only known them for a short time, they do not treat them as employees but as a family. Maan left her notebook where she wrote her not so secret recipes to Angel, that’s how big they trust the couple. They reminded the couple not to hesitate to give them a call if they need anything.Maan and Gil left Pasay City at six in the morning to travel to Batangas. They were both excited to travel… for Maan because she was separated from her family for a long time while Gil was excited because it would be his first time to meet M
Excitement and happiness can be seen from the faces of Maan’s family. Her brother quickly opened the gates for them while Maan already shouted her greetings to them through the open car window. Gil maneuvered the car inside the vast yard of Maan’s home. He has not turned off the engine but Maan already opened the car door and immediately let herself out. Although any form of physical contact is discouraged like kissing, hugging, among others to avoid Covid infection, the family seem to not help themselves. Maan tightly hugged her parents because she missed them so much. They heard a sound from their back that got their attention. Maan looked at Gil and smiled. “Mother, Father, I’d like you to meet Gil. Gil, they are my parents.” Maan gladly made the introductions. “Mother, father, nice to finally meet you in person. How are you?” Gil greeted then kissed their hands. “My love, this is my older brother Marco and his wife Tina and their children Martin and Marti
It was six in the morning when Maan woke up to the familiar sound of chicken crowing and the early warmth of the sunrise seeping through the window. She glanced at Gil still deep asleep beside her. His arm was draped around her waist and his right thigh on her. Maan tried to move out from being entangled with him but he just tightened his hold on her waist. “Hmm…stop wriggling…it’s still early. Let’s sleep some more.” Gil whispered to her with eyes still closed. “”It’s already morning…” Maan protested. She felt Gil moved his body closer to her so she felt something hard poking at her back. Maan stiffened for a moment and tried to fight the weird feeling she had. “My love, I need to get up…” Maan said. “Hmmm…it’s already up…can’t you feel it hmm..” Gil whispered naughtily and moved his body closer still, which made Maan’s temperature rise. “My love…don’t be like this…” Maan said while holding her breath and trying to rem
During their first week, Gil and Maan visited Maan’s relatives. Gil met her Aunts and Uncles and cousins as well as Maan’s friends. They were all happy to know that Maan will be getting married soon and that her business is doing well which according to them they follow on social media. They also requested her to let them have a taste of GilYan’s Kitchen’s favorites. In the end, Maan could not do anything but to take their orders instead of taking her time off the kitchen. Meanwhile, Gil accompanied Maan’s father and helped him at the farm. Gil enjoyed his work at the farm even though he did not have any skills on farming, he felt satisfied just by helping his future father-in-law in carrying things, digging or cultivating the soil that will be used for planting new crops. He might be occupied in the farm but he did not forget to keep his parents updated on their upcoming talk about the wedding this Sunday. He has taken care of ordering the foods and he
It was Saturday at noon when Aunt Jean and her family arrived in Batangas. Of course Maan was the happiest upon seeing her cousin because they have more time to bond with each other. Mother Eva and Aunt Jean caught up with each other while brothers Father Manuel and Uncle Art had their talk. On the other hand, Maan, Gil and Joan bantered on the patio. “Finally,couz! This is really it! My cousin Gil really has one of a kind suave moves. As swift as a lightning!Who would have thought that after two months you’ll be marrying each other!” Joan said. Maan just smiled timidly while Gil had an amused grin. “I could not believe it myself but I think that’s how it really is. According to the oldies, getting married is like a thief in the night, it happens when you least expect it.” Maan said. “Just admit it that you have really fallen helplessly in love with my charms!” Gil said, teasingly. “Now, now…cousin Gil! I think you are the one who could not let go of
Maan and Gil woke up happily even though they were tired from yesterday’s event. Her sisters-in-law took videos and pictures of the event. In the afternoon, she decided to post it on her social media account and tagged Gil and Joan and her brothers. Many of her followers liked and commented on her post. Maan and Gil’s phone kept on ringing since she made her post, mostly their close friends and relatives who were surprised but congratulated them with their great news. Her sisters-in-law and brothers gave them ideas on the things that they need to prepare both for the civil and church wedding like wedding invitation, motif, designer, flowers, church, reception, souvenirs among others. Before they slept last night, they were discussing their wedding entourage, their primary and secondary sponsors for their church wedding and who will stand as their witness on their civil wedding.They slept without agreeing on their souvenir and entourage. They prepared early because they neede