Chapter 152

"Then will you marry me?"

May kinuha siya sa bulsa niya na naging dahilan ng malakas kong paghikbi—isang itim na maliit na kahon. Napabangon ako dahil sa gulat. How can he do this to me? I am not prepared for this.

He stood up from the bed and knelt down on the floor. My breathing became shallow as my tears flowed hard on my cheeks. Hindi ako makapagsalita dahil sa pagkamangha. I am only looking at him but seeing him kneel before me brings my whole being to outer space. It was as if we weren't in a room but in a universe full of stars, like it was his backup and he commanded every one of them to write and form a 'will you marry me?' phrase and meteorites showering us with beautiful lights and wishful dreams as if they were the fireworks prepared.

He opened the box for me and what welcomed me was a diamond ring. "I would like to fully take responsibility for you, Jothea, and fulfill every promise I made. Would you do the honor and be my Mrs. Mondalla?"