THANK YOU, Be Careful With My Heart for the more than two years of inspiration, lessons about life and love, feel good episodes, kilig... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the cast, crew, production staff, management and all people involved,,, THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving us a great show...
Monday, December 1, 2014
Salamat, Be Careful With My Heart!
this may be a bit OA for some, but i really can't help but feel emptiness,,, i wanted to cry for some reason,,, i am surfing the net about them since morning,,, i took a leave from work because i really felt not so well,,, i am badly missing BCWMH,,, nothing prepared me for this,,, yes, they announced it months before,,, but i guess i really didn't have the courage to let go,,, as many says, BCWMH is not just like a tv show for me, it became a part of my life since it started,,, whenever things get tough, i comfort myself saying, "no worries, just watch the BCWMH episode later when you got home, things will be better",,, and now that they have ended,,, i really have difficulty moving on,,, well, of course in know, time will help me move on, but i guess it will really take a while...
THANK YOU, Be Careful With My Heart for the more than two years of inspiration, lessons about life and love, feel good episodes, kilig... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the cast, crew, production staff, management and all people involved,,, THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving us a great show...
Be Careful With My Heart will forever be part of my life! Salamat!
THANK YOU, Be Careful With My Heart for the more than two years of inspiration, lessons about life and love, feel good episodes, kilig... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the cast, crew, production staff, management and all people involved,,, THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving us a great show...
BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From the Start 11
BCWMH ends, but they will always be in my heart forever! Just what i have said, BCWMH fanfic will continue... i will try to let Richard-Maya love story flourish and continue forever! :)
Chapter 11
Maya? Maya! It's really you!
Maya and Emman are roaming the HKIA waiting for their flight back to Manila when someone called her. The two stopped walking and looked back to a lady all smiles approaching them.
Hi Maya! Great to see you here! Giving Maya a hug.
Alex! Hi. Maya returned the hug.
What are you doing here? Oh by the way, this is my co-FA and a very good friend, Emman. Emman, this is Alex.
Emman offered his hand for a handshake, and quickly gave a glance and a knowing smile to Maya.
Hi Emman, nice to meet you.
Same here! Emman answered on his falsetto voice.
Alex softly laughed at Emman's answer.
I am actually waiting for my connecting flight to London, my superior asked me to report back immediately. I supposed to ask Richard to set a dinner or lunch with you but we seemed not to find a common time.
Ladies, why don't you catch up for few minutes while I look around for something to give my mom.
Oh Emman, thank you. I will borrow Maya for a while, I just need to say something to her. Alex said winking to Maya.
Maya just sigh with the two agreeing just like that.
***
Richard is lucky to finally found you, he has been very different back then, but now I can see how he happy he is. He mentioned to me that he has already told you this but I just want to also say this myself, Richard and I are just good friends, nothing more. We dated before, well it is actually more of me convincing him to try dating me but there was really no spark, hahaha. Maya, you may not say it but I can feel that he is special to you, just promise me that you will not doubt Richard's love for you. Soon, things will be clearer, just hold on.
Girl! Maya! Ms Dela Rosa!!!!
Ha? O, Emman, may sinasabi ka ba?
Emman sighed. Ms dela Rosa, 5 minutes na lang briefing na natin, kanina pa ako tanong ng tanong dito which of which ang bibigay ko kay mommy, tulaley naman ang peg mo!!!
Sorry Emman, may iniisip lang.
Did that Alex said something kaya ka ganyan? I thought she's not part of the equation??
Hindi nga Emman, and just like what Richard told me before, she also said that they tried dating but that's it, nothing more.
Yun naman pala e. Emman answered rolling his eyes. Eh, what's the problem my dear, at ganyan ang aura mo?
She told me not to doubt Richard's love. I just find it weird, chill lang naman yung sa amin ni Richard, yes he said he likes me, we are together most of the time pero we are taking it slow pa lang naman. So parang out of line lang yung sinabi nya.
Emman just looked at her thinking what to say.
Di ba you will have dinner with Richard and Abby later? Why don't you tell Richard about you meeting Alex here and asked him why she said that.
What? Ayoko nga.. Nakakahiya! Maya frantically answered.
Emman laughed. Calm down, girl. I am just offering a solution para hindi ka na isip ng isip dyan.
Hay naku, puro ka kalokohan. Come on, let's go na nga. Maya said standing from her seat and pulling Emman with her.
Ano pa sinabi ni Alex, girl? Emman said teasing Maya.
Maya just answered him with a laugh. Tigilan mo na ako, we'll be late na.
***
Maya was back in Manila by around 3pm, she and Emman are in a hurry heading out of the arrival area. She planned to go home to the condo with Emman to freshen up, Richard and her agreed that he, with Abby, will fetch her at 6pm for their dinner. The two are waiting for their service van when Emman's phone rings.
Yes, Ms. Calandra, we are waiting po for the service van... Yes, she's with me po... Okay, I will ask her po... Okay, Maám.
Ano yun Emman? Ano sabi ni Ms Calandra?
Girl, I think you need to postpone your dinner with your prince charming. Emman dramatically said.
Huh? Why? Maya is puzzled.
Ms Calandra badly needs three FAs, she is still looking for another one. Peak season tayo ngayon and may delayed incoming flights... You can choose if you want to take the flight to Vancouver in an hour, they need one FA, or we can both take the Sydney flight leaving at 1815hr.
Sige, dun na lang sa Sydney para magkasama tayo, and we can still take a quick trip to the condo to change and get new set of uniform.
Okay, I will call Ms Calandra.
While Emman's on the phone with Ms Calandra, Maya decided to call Richard but his phone is out of reach so she called Abby instead.
***
Hello Richard, sorry, i have to cancel the dinner, but I called Abby na kanina to explain. Babawi na lang ako pagbalik ko.
No worries Maya. Have a safe flight. Wait, can I still see you before you leave?
Emman and I are on our way back to the airport now, my flight is at around 6 o'clock.
Richard sighed on the other line. I guess I'll see you when you return, I am now here at the airport but I will have a meeting in few minutes. When are you coming back?
It depends, Emman and I may take the first flight back to Manila since this is not really our assigned flight, I am not so sure, I will just call you.
Meaning... I may not be seeing you until the day after tomorrow? Richard softly answered. He suddenly felt so sad, he sort of used to see her almost everyday, if not, they will be on the phone for hours. Knowing that she'll be out of the country for few days gave him a sullen feeling.
There was an awkward silence. Maya felt Richard's change of tone, she too felt a sudden longing. After sometime, Maya heard Richard speak on the other line.
I will miss you.
Same here. Maya let her heart speak.
Bye Richard, got to go.
Maya?
Yes?
Have a safe flight... I will see you as soon as you return. I love you.
Maya silently gasped hearing those three words, she slowly moved her phone down from her ear not sure what to do.
On the other hand, Liza who just entered Richard's office to call him for the meeting, has to cover her mouth in surprise, catching the last line that the man in front of her just said on the phone.
She doesn't have to ask who's on the other line.
Chapter 11
Maya? Maya! It's really you!
Maya and Emman are roaming the HKIA waiting for their flight back to Manila when someone called her. The two stopped walking and looked back to a lady all smiles approaching them.
Hi Maya! Great to see you here! Giving Maya a hug.
Alex! Hi. Maya returned the hug.
What are you doing here? Oh by the way, this is my co-FA and a very good friend, Emman. Emman, this is Alex.
Emman offered his hand for a handshake, and quickly gave a glance and a knowing smile to Maya.
Hi Emman, nice to meet you.
Same here! Emman answered on his falsetto voice.
Alex softly laughed at Emman's answer.
I am actually waiting for my connecting flight to London, my superior asked me to report back immediately. I supposed to ask Richard to set a dinner or lunch with you but we seemed not to find a common time.
Ladies, why don't you catch up for few minutes while I look around for something to give my mom.
Oh Emman, thank you. I will borrow Maya for a while, I just need to say something to her. Alex said winking to Maya.
Maya just sigh with the two agreeing just like that.
***
Richard is lucky to finally found you, he has been very different back then, but now I can see how he happy he is. He mentioned to me that he has already told you this but I just want to also say this myself, Richard and I are just good friends, nothing more. We dated before, well it is actually more of me convincing him to try dating me but there was really no spark, hahaha. Maya, you may not say it but I can feel that he is special to you, just promise me that you will not doubt Richard's love for you. Soon, things will be clearer, just hold on.
Girl! Maya! Ms Dela Rosa!!!!
Ha? O, Emman, may sinasabi ka ba?
Emman sighed. Ms dela Rosa, 5 minutes na lang briefing na natin, kanina pa ako tanong ng tanong dito which of which ang bibigay ko kay mommy, tulaley naman ang peg mo!!!
Sorry Emman, may iniisip lang.
Did that Alex said something kaya ka ganyan? I thought she's not part of the equation??
Hindi nga Emman, and just like what Richard told me before, she also said that they tried dating but that's it, nothing more.
Yun naman pala e. Emman answered rolling his eyes. Eh, what's the problem my dear, at ganyan ang aura mo?
She told me not to doubt Richard's love. I just find it weird, chill lang naman yung sa amin ni Richard, yes he said he likes me, we are together most of the time pero we are taking it slow pa lang naman. So parang out of line lang yung sinabi nya.
Emman just looked at her thinking what to say.
Di ba you will have dinner with Richard and Abby later? Why don't you tell Richard about you meeting Alex here and asked him why she said that.
What? Ayoko nga.. Nakakahiya! Maya frantically answered.
Emman laughed. Calm down, girl. I am just offering a solution para hindi ka na isip ng isip dyan.
Hay naku, puro ka kalokohan. Come on, let's go na nga. Maya said standing from her seat and pulling Emman with her.
Ano pa sinabi ni Alex, girl? Emman said teasing Maya.
Maya just answered him with a laugh. Tigilan mo na ako, we'll be late na.
***
Maya was back in Manila by around 3pm, she and Emman are in a hurry heading out of the arrival area. She planned to go home to the condo with Emman to freshen up, Richard and her agreed that he, with Abby, will fetch her at 6pm for their dinner. The two are waiting for their service van when Emman's phone rings.
Yes, Ms. Calandra, we are waiting po for the service van... Yes, she's with me po... Okay, I will ask her po... Okay, Maám.
Ano yun Emman? Ano sabi ni Ms Calandra?
Girl, I think you need to postpone your dinner with your prince charming. Emman dramatically said.
Huh? Why? Maya is puzzled.
Ms Calandra badly needs three FAs, she is still looking for another one. Peak season tayo ngayon and may delayed incoming flights... You can choose if you want to take the flight to Vancouver in an hour, they need one FA, or we can both take the Sydney flight leaving at 1815hr.
Sige, dun na lang sa Sydney para magkasama tayo, and we can still take a quick trip to the condo to change and get new set of uniform.
Okay, I will call Ms Calandra.
While Emman's on the phone with Ms Calandra, Maya decided to call Richard but his phone is out of reach so she called Abby instead.
***
Hello Richard, sorry, i have to cancel the dinner, but I called Abby na kanina to explain. Babawi na lang ako pagbalik ko.
No worries Maya. Have a safe flight. Wait, can I still see you before you leave?
Emman and I are on our way back to the airport now, my flight is at around 6 o'clock.
Richard sighed on the other line. I guess I'll see you when you return, I am now here at the airport but I will have a meeting in few minutes. When are you coming back?
It depends, Emman and I may take the first flight back to Manila since this is not really our assigned flight, I am not so sure, I will just call you.
Meaning... I may not be seeing you until the day after tomorrow? Richard softly answered. He suddenly felt so sad, he sort of used to see her almost everyday, if not, they will be on the phone for hours. Knowing that she'll be out of the country for few days gave him a sullen feeling.
There was an awkward silence. Maya felt Richard's change of tone, she too felt a sudden longing. After sometime, Maya heard Richard speak on the other line.
I will miss you.
Same here. Maya let her heart speak.
Bye Richard, got to go.
Maya?
Yes?
Have a safe flight... I will see you as soon as you return. I love you.
Maya silently gasped hearing those three words, she slowly moved her phone down from her ear not sure what to do.
On the other hand, Liza who just entered Richard's office to call him for the meeting, has to cover her mouth in surprise, catching the last line that the man in front of her just said on the phone.
She doesn't have to ask who's on the other line.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From The Start 10
CHAPTER 10
Richard parked his car and quickly proceed to the arrival area to fetch Maya. Since their lovely date at the park, he has been a regular patron in the airport during Maya's flights. They have been getting along well, he's enjoying and taking his time with Maya slowly but surely, as he had planned. From time to time, Maya is also spending time at his house to be with Abby, which also favors Manang Fe. On the other hand, Liza will always bug him for a detailed story about their time together.
He is making his way towards the entrance, when he spotted her with her co-FA's pulling her luggage. He was about to call her, when he saw her turned to her side, left the group of FAs and met a guy who seemed to be a pilot. He stopped on his tracks when he saw her hugged the guy and with that distance, he can see the happiness and excitement on her face. The other FA just waved at them and left them. He took a deep breath and composed himself before approaching the two.
Maya saw him and disentangled herself from the man, unaware of the emotions boiling inside him.
She giddily approached him, "Richard!" and reached for his hand dragging him to the guy.
He recognized the guy as Capt. James Ventura, the heir of the Time Airways.
Richard! Richard... Lim, nice to see you here! James greeted him tentatively and offered his hand for a handshake.
James! Richard accepted the handshake.
Maya looked at the two confused. "You two know each other?"
Richard felt a little uncomfortable, James saw through it and saved him from answering.
"Of course! Ms dela Rosa, you forgot that LAS is the one..."
"Yes, Yes, sorry Captain! LAS is the one maintaining Time Airways' planes." Maya answered making a salute gesture to James.
James chuckled, "I thought I have to ask Ms Belmonte to give you a refresher course."
James felt Richard's uneasiness. She turned to Maya, "Hey Ms dela Rosa, care to fetch your inaanak and your friend from Tita Zenaida's office?"
"Gel and Luis are here?" Maya gushes, "I haven't seen them for a while."
"Yap, i doubt if they can leave Tita's office without someone fetching them!"
"Also, I just need to talk to Richard about something, it's a bit hard to have an appointment with this busy man here, I will take the opportunity."
Maya then turn to Richard, "Is it okay? I will just be quick."
Richard nods and smiled at her, "Sure, no problem. I will just wait for you here."
Maya offered a smile and passed on her luggage to Richard, which he instinctively hold brushing their hands for a moment.
It didn't escape James and it also didn't escape him that it seemed to be a normal routine to both of them. He glanced at the retreating back of Maya then turned to Richard who is looking on Maya with a smile.
Richard, have you told her?
Richard sadly smiled and shake his head, "I guess I am taking it slow and I am still thinking how to tell her."
James nods his head, "I am not surprised she's not making you being a LIM a big deal, Maya was able to suppress parts of what happened in the past. When the issue subsides then, and after your family went back to China. Tita Tessie and Maya went to start new life with her mom's relatives, it took us some years to finally find them. It's a good thing that Maya really wanted to be a flight attendant, although she insisted on getting through the process of application, it saves us from securing her from other people's scrutiny. She doesn't have to answer "tell me about yourself" things. We kinda avoided it with her; she also kinda refuse to talk about herself much."
"I understand. I am not sure if I got it right, but her mom is in Mindoro, right?"
"Yap, it's where Tita Tessie's relatives are."
"What's your plan?"
"I want to talk to her first, before really introducing myself to Maya, so I can ask for her help."
James pat his shoulder and gave him a smile, "You really loved her until now, I thought things will change over the years, but here you are before me... still head over heels on that lady."
Richard chuckled. "Well, the funny thing is I was not able to recognize her the first time we met again in the orphanage in Batangas for the TA event."
James can only shake his head and chuckled.
Richard parked his car and quickly proceed to the arrival area to fetch Maya. Since their lovely date at the park, he has been a regular patron in the airport during Maya's flights. They have been getting along well, he's enjoying and taking his time with Maya slowly but surely, as he had planned. From time to time, Maya is also spending time at his house to be with Abby, which also favors Manang Fe. On the other hand, Liza will always bug him for a detailed story about their time together.
He is making his way towards the entrance, when he spotted her with her co-FA's pulling her luggage. He was about to call her, when he saw her turned to her side, left the group of FAs and met a guy who seemed to be a pilot. He stopped on his tracks when he saw her hugged the guy and with that distance, he can see the happiness and excitement on her face. The other FA just waved at them and left them. He took a deep breath and composed himself before approaching the two.
Maya saw him and disentangled herself from the man, unaware of the emotions boiling inside him.
She giddily approached him, "Richard!" and reached for his hand dragging him to the guy.
He recognized the guy as Capt. James Ventura, the heir of the Time Airways.
Richard! Richard... Lim, nice to see you here! James greeted him tentatively and offered his hand for a handshake.
James! Richard accepted the handshake.
Maya looked at the two confused. "You two know each other?"
Richard felt a little uncomfortable, James saw through it and saved him from answering.
"Of course! Ms dela Rosa, you forgot that LAS is the one..."
"Yes, Yes, sorry Captain! LAS is the one maintaining Time Airways' planes." Maya answered making a salute gesture to James.
James chuckled, "I thought I have to ask Ms Belmonte to give you a refresher course."
James felt Richard's uneasiness. She turned to Maya, "Hey Ms dela Rosa, care to fetch your inaanak and your friend from Tita Zenaida's office?"
"Gel and Luis are here?" Maya gushes, "I haven't seen them for a while."
"Yap, i doubt if they can leave Tita's office without someone fetching them!"
"Also, I just need to talk to Richard about something, it's a bit hard to have an appointment with this busy man here, I will take the opportunity."
Maya then turn to Richard, "Is it okay? I will just be quick."
Richard nods and smiled at her, "Sure, no problem. I will just wait for you here."
Maya offered a smile and passed on her luggage to Richard, which he instinctively hold brushing their hands for a moment.
It didn't escape James and it also didn't escape him that it seemed to be a normal routine to both of them. He glanced at the retreating back of Maya then turned to Richard who is looking on Maya with a smile.
Richard, have you told her?
Richard sadly smiled and shake his head, "I guess I am taking it slow and I am still thinking how to tell her."
James nods his head, "I am not surprised she's not making you being a LIM a big deal, Maya was able to suppress parts of what happened in the past. When the issue subsides then, and after your family went back to China. Tita Tessie and Maya went to start new life with her mom's relatives, it took us some years to finally find them. It's a good thing that Maya really wanted to be a flight attendant, although she insisted on getting through the process of application, it saves us from securing her from other people's scrutiny. She doesn't have to answer "tell me about yourself" things. We kinda avoided it with her; she also kinda refuse to talk about herself much."
"I understand. I am not sure if I got it right, but her mom is in Mindoro, right?"
"Yap, it's where Tita Tessie's relatives are."
"What's your plan?"
"I want to talk to her first, before really introducing myself to Maya, so I can ask for her help."
James pat his shoulder and gave him a smile, "You really loved her until now, I thought things will change over the years, but here you are before me... still head over heels on that lady."
Richard chuckled. "Well, the funny thing is I was not able to recognize her the first time we met again in the orphanage in Batangas for the TA event."
James can only shake his head and chuckled.
Monday, November 10, 2014
BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From the Start 9
Hello! I am back! :) Thankie for everyone who are sparing this blog few minutes of their day to read, may i single out RMR61 and lhaygarcia. Thankie so much!!! :)
CHAPTER 9
Wow! Ang ganda naman dito.
I knew it. You will like this place. Richard said smiling at her.
Yap, very relaxing.
This place is one of the reasons why i decided to buy house on this village. Over the years, this place is getting better. Not too crowded, and also very safe. Pwede ka pa matulog not worrying about anything.
Maya nods looking around.
Let's go? Richard said as he gets their basket from the backseat.
Let me help you.
No, it's okay. You choose our place.
Sayang, sinama sana natin si Abby. I am sure mag-enjoy sya dito.
Maya said as soon as they settled at the picnic table just beside a manmade pond.
It's just mid-afternoon but the big trees has given shade to the picnic tables and has also given cooling effect in the area.
Richard chuckled.
Didn't you hear my conversation with Abby kanina? It's now my turn to spend time with you.
Maya turned her attention on the basket, putting out its contents, to hide her blush.
Ikaw talaga, puro ka biro. Gutom lang yan. Maya replied, and started putting carbonara on Richard's plate.
Richard softly laughed, seeing her reaction, he feels so much happiness spending time with her, especially this kind of moment - her serving him food. I hope we can be like this forever, he silently prayed.
He was about to have his first bite on his bread handed to him by his lovely companion, when his attention was caught by few children laughing not too far from them. He turned on their direction. Maya, realizing that Richard haven't started with his food yet, followed his gaze. When she looked back at Richard again, he is intently looking at her with a teasing smile. Feeling conscious and confused, she asked why.
Richard chuckled again. Naalala ko lang yung TA event when a lovely lady snatched two kids under my care.
Maya burst into laughter shaking her head. You know what? I also went to that event, and i saw that lovely lady you are talking about, she just got concern on those kids abandoned by a certain gentleman busy with other things.
Maya said rolling her eyes and swiping a light slap on Richard's arm. It was Richard's turn to laugh.
They enjoyed their merienda, amidst their light bantering teasing from Richard's part, which earned light slaps on his arm from Maya, laughing ang giggling together.
M-M-Maya..
They were done with their food, and just quietly enjoying the place and the company of each other.
Yes? You're saying something?
Richard took a deep breath and looked at her eyes directly.
Maya, i... i just want to tell you about... Abby... and Alex.
She suddenly became aware of her heartbeat when she heard the name. He saw how her expression changed and how she tried to put a happy face. Richard reached out for her hand and wrapped it with both of his.
I like you Maya, and I want you to know more things about me.
Maya widened her eyes in surprise, of course she half expected that he likes her but hearing him really say it is just indescribable, her heartbeat is celebrating.
So... how about them?
She asked, trying to be calm, pulling her hand to put under her chin.
Richard clasped his hands and leaned a little on the table towards her.
Alex is not Abby's biological mom... and for the record, and i especially wanted you to know, for my peace of mind.... that I am not Abby's biological dad.
Maya's face contorted in confusion, and he was not able to resist playfully pinching her cheeks, that made her blush. They both laughed and sighed in relief.
Then, who is Abby? Maya tentatively asked.
She's from an orphanage, just like what we had in Batangas, Alex was her mom-for-the-day. Alex fell for Abby and we arranged the adoption papers. But before it can be finalized, Alex left for a career opportunity in London so i ended up adopting Abby. Abby has already refused talking when she first came to the orphanage, and you know what Maya? It's only with you that she acted differently. She had fun with you during that TA event, she was so happy when she saw you in the airport, she started talking to you by whispering when we went to the zoo, and since then i can hear her little voice from time to time at home.
Maya nods teary eyed thinking about Abby.
Thank you Maya... thank you for the time and attention you are giving her, and for allowing her to call you Mommy.
You don't need to thank me, she's a very sweet child, it's not impossible to love her....
After hesitating, Maya continued...
Richard, why did you let Alex leave then?
He smiled. Well, the opportunity for her is really good to pass and also.... I don't have any right to stop her. Alex and I were very good friends, we tried dating but we did not get to pass that stage... For the record Ms dela Rosa, I never had any girlfriend... I was actually waiting for a particular someone and I am overly glad to finally found her.
Richard said gazing intently on Maya, who is staring back at him with a sweet smile on her lips.
There they are two people whose hearts are silently shouting how they have fallen in love with each other, amidst the large trees swaying sweetly around them enveloped by a soothing orange-like color of the setting sun.
CHAPTER 9
Wow! Ang ganda naman dito.
I knew it. You will like this place. Richard said smiling at her.
Yap, very relaxing.
This place is one of the reasons why i decided to buy house on this village. Over the years, this place is getting better. Not too crowded, and also very safe. Pwede ka pa matulog not worrying about anything.
Maya nods looking around.
Let's go? Richard said as he gets their basket from the backseat.
Let me help you.
No, it's okay. You choose our place.
Sayang, sinama sana natin si Abby. I am sure mag-enjoy sya dito.
Maya said as soon as they settled at the picnic table just beside a manmade pond.
It's just mid-afternoon but the big trees has given shade to the picnic tables and has also given cooling effect in the area.
Richard chuckled.
Didn't you hear my conversation with Abby kanina? It's now my turn to spend time with you.
Maya turned her attention on the basket, putting out its contents, to hide her blush.
Ikaw talaga, puro ka biro. Gutom lang yan. Maya replied, and started putting carbonara on Richard's plate.
Richard softly laughed, seeing her reaction, he feels so much happiness spending time with her, especially this kind of moment - her serving him food. I hope we can be like this forever, he silently prayed.
He was about to have his first bite on his bread handed to him by his lovely companion, when his attention was caught by few children laughing not too far from them. He turned on their direction. Maya, realizing that Richard haven't started with his food yet, followed his gaze. When she looked back at Richard again, he is intently looking at her with a teasing smile. Feeling conscious and confused, she asked why.
Richard chuckled again. Naalala ko lang yung TA event when a lovely lady snatched two kids under my care.
Maya burst into laughter shaking her head. You know what? I also went to that event, and i saw that lovely lady you are talking about, she just got concern on those kids abandoned by a certain gentleman busy with other things.
Maya said rolling her eyes and swiping a light slap on Richard's arm. It was Richard's turn to laugh.
They enjoyed their merienda, amidst their light bantering teasing from Richard's part, which earned light slaps on his arm from Maya, laughing ang giggling together.
M-M-Maya..
They were done with their food, and just quietly enjoying the place and the company of each other.
Yes? You're saying something?
Richard took a deep breath and looked at her eyes directly.
Maya, i... i just want to tell you about... Abby... and Alex.
She suddenly became aware of her heartbeat when she heard the name. He saw how her expression changed and how she tried to put a happy face. Richard reached out for her hand and wrapped it with both of his.
I like you Maya, and I want you to know more things about me.
Maya widened her eyes in surprise, of course she half expected that he likes her but hearing him really say it is just indescribable, her heartbeat is celebrating.
So... how about them?
She asked, trying to be calm, pulling her hand to put under her chin.
Richard clasped his hands and leaned a little on the table towards her.
Alex is not Abby's biological mom... and for the record, and i especially wanted you to know, for my peace of mind.... that I am not Abby's biological dad.
Maya's face contorted in confusion, and he was not able to resist playfully pinching her cheeks, that made her blush. They both laughed and sighed in relief.
Then, who is Abby? Maya tentatively asked.
She's from an orphanage, just like what we had in Batangas, Alex was her mom-for-the-day. Alex fell for Abby and we arranged the adoption papers. But before it can be finalized, Alex left for a career opportunity in London so i ended up adopting Abby. Abby has already refused talking when she first came to the orphanage, and you know what Maya? It's only with you that she acted differently. She had fun with you during that TA event, she was so happy when she saw you in the airport, she started talking to you by whispering when we went to the zoo, and since then i can hear her little voice from time to time at home.
Maya nods teary eyed thinking about Abby.
Thank you Maya... thank you for the time and attention you are giving her, and for allowing her to call you Mommy.
You don't need to thank me, she's a very sweet child, it's not impossible to love her....
After hesitating, Maya continued...
Richard, why did you let Alex leave then?
He smiled. Well, the opportunity for her is really good to pass and also.... I don't have any right to stop her. Alex and I were very good friends, we tried dating but we did not get to pass that stage... For the record Ms dela Rosa, I never had any girlfriend... I was actually waiting for a particular someone and I am overly glad to finally found her.
Richard said gazing intently on Maya, who is staring back at him with a sweet smile on her lips.
There they are two people whose hearts are silently shouting how they have fallen in love with each other, amidst the large trees swaying sweetly around them enveloped by a soothing orange-like color of the setting sun.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
thankie...
my heartfelt thankie and appreciation to all those who are dropping by and spending time reading my posts... you are truly giving me more inspiration writing stories... kapit bisig until the end of the show on 28 November 2014 and beyond... what i am sure of is i will continue to write BCWMH stories... :) :)
...will post chapter 9 soon, just doing some edits here and there ^^
...will post chapter 9 soon, just doing some edits here and there ^^
Monday, October 27, 2014
BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From The Start 8
hi! i hope you are still enjoying reading the story.... please tell me if this is a bit dragging... feeling ko ang bagal ng story eh... :)
CHAPTER 8
Good mor... What's with the face?!
Natatandaan mo yung na-kwento ko sa iyo na tree in my dream?
Na naman? Hindi kaya environmentalist ka sa past life mo?
Maya laughed. But seriously, medyo bothered ako, few times na sya nangyari and it's all exactly the same then parang there's something that I can't remember.
The two of them fell into silence, they were distracted when Maya's phone rings.
Maya smiled as she put her phone near her ears, while Emman raised an eyebrow gave her a teasing smile.
Good morning Maya! Sorry, did i bother you too early?
Hi Richard! No, Emman and I are just having breakfast.
Uhmmm, you don't have flights today, right?
Maya creased her forehead, she don't remember telling him her schedule but she quickly recalls that he has his ways like the last time that he waited for her at the airport.
Yap. Why?
Well, Abby and I would like to invite you sana here sa house, that's if you and Emman have no other plans today. He sounds hopeful and Maya's heartbeat started to say a drumming yes.
Ha, e wala naman, actually Emman has flight later. So, no problem with me.
That's great! Richard said on the other line, at the background, Maya heard a tiny voice said "Yehey".
Is that Abby?
Yes, she's excited na to see you. So, can we pick you up in... 2 hours?
Okay.
***
Although Maya expected Richard's house to be big, she didn't expect its coziness and very inviting... the large glass windows are so receptive of the outside beauty of the trees that surrounds the house.
Richard assisted Maya get off the car, while Abby quickly get off from the backseat and hold onto Maya's hand.
They were greeted by an old lady.
Maya, this is Manang Fe. Manang, this is Maya.
Manang Fe engulf Maya in a hug. Naku, Maya natutuwa akong makita ka.
Richard who is standing at the back of Maya, nod knowingly to Manang Fe and lightly pat her arm.
Although a bit puzzled, Maya felt happy meeting Manang Fe and she easily felt the warm reception of the old lady.
Halina, pasok na kayo at naghanda ako ng meryenda habang hinahanda pa ang pananghalian.
Mommy.
Maya heard Abby said. After touring the house, they settled in the veranda, Abby got her books and art materials, the two of them are giddily coloring large drawings from the book and their own drawings. She is busy coloring something from Abby's book when she heard her utter "Mommy". She suddenly stopped on what she is doing, giddy smile fading and slowly lifted her head glancing at the direction of the door to her right. She let out her breath that she realized she's been holding when she did not see Alex or anyone. She then turned to Abby, she's directly looking at her.
Mommy. Abby repeated. Mommy Maya, which color should i use on this flower? Abby asked in her low little voice.
The whole scenario and Maya's reaction didn't escape Richard who is sitting across them at the table, pretending to be engrossed working on his laptop.
He smiled secretly and mentally note to successfully accomplish the plan for the day.
The morning activity wear out Abby and so after lunch, Richard and Maya accompany her to her room to take a nap. Before she settled, she hugged and thank Maya for the day.
Baby, it's now my turn?
Abby smiled to her dad and gave him a thumbs-up. Richard smiled and gave her daughter a hug.
Maya just watched the two amusedly, mukhang may secret ang dalawang ito. She silently chuckled.
****
Let's go?
Maya is a bit taken a back, they just left Abby's room and he's now leading her outside the house. It's barely mid-afternoon and he's already sending me home. I thought I can spend more time with him. She thought.
When she turned to Richard, she saw Manang Fe handing him a picnic basket. He put the basket at the backseat and then opened the passenger door for her. Before she get in the car, Manang Fe warmly hugged her again. Natutuwa talaga akong makita ka, sana madalas kang madalaw dito.
Maya hugged her back and gave her a nod and a smile. Magaan agad ang loob ni Maya kay Manang Fe, she can feel being at ease with her. Richard drape an arm to Manang Fe as he bid her good bye.
Matagal na si Manang Fe sa inyo? I can see that you are too close to her.
Maya started a conversation as they drove out the street.
Yap, she's been with us since i was born, she's like a second mother to me.
Talaga? Maya chuckled. How was it to have two moms?
Richard grinned. Now, masaya but while i was growing up, ang hirap kasi they are both strict. How about you? Is your mom strict?
He almost slapped himself as soon as he asked. He saw Maya shifted from her seat and seemed to be uncomfortable. She just answered, Okay naman. Then she quickly changed the topic, asking where they are going while looking outside the window.
CHAPTER 8
Good mor... What's with the face?!
Natatandaan mo yung na-kwento ko sa iyo na tree in my dream?
Na naman? Hindi kaya environmentalist ka sa past life mo?
Maya laughed. But seriously, medyo bothered ako, few times na sya nangyari and it's all exactly the same then parang there's something that I can't remember.
The two of them fell into silence, they were distracted when Maya's phone rings.
Maya smiled as she put her phone near her ears, while Emman raised an eyebrow gave her a teasing smile.
Good morning Maya! Sorry, did i bother you too early?
Hi Richard! No, Emman and I are just having breakfast.
Uhmmm, you don't have flights today, right?
Maya creased her forehead, she don't remember telling him her schedule but she quickly recalls that he has his ways like the last time that he waited for her at the airport.
Yap. Why?
Well, Abby and I would like to invite you sana here sa house, that's if you and Emman have no other plans today. He sounds hopeful and Maya's heartbeat started to say a drumming yes.
Ha, e wala naman, actually Emman has flight later. So, no problem with me.
That's great! Richard said on the other line, at the background, Maya heard a tiny voice said "Yehey".
Is that Abby?
Yes, she's excited na to see you. So, can we pick you up in... 2 hours?
Okay.
***
Although Maya expected Richard's house to be big, she didn't expect its coziness and very inviting... the large glass windows are so receptive of the outside beauty of the trees that surrounds the house.
Richard assisted Maya get off the car, while Abby quickly get off from the backseat and hold onto Maya's hand.
They were greeted by an old lady.
Maya, this is Manang Fe. Manang, this is Maya.
Manang Fe engulf Maya in a hug. Naku, Maya natutuwa akong makita ka.
Richard who is standing at the back of Maya, nod knowingly to Manang Fe and lightly pat her arm.
Although a bit puzzled, Maya felt happy meeting Manang Fe and she easily felt the warm reception of the old lady.
Halina, pasok na kayo at naghanda ako ng meryenda habang hinahanda pa ang pananghalian.
Mommy.
Maya heard Abby said. After touring the house, they settled in the veranda, Abby got her books and art materials, the two of them are giddily coloring large drawings from the book and their own drawings. She is busy coloring something from Abby's book when she heard her utter "Mommy". She suddenly stopped on what she is doing, giddy smile fading and slowly lifted her head glancing at the direction of the door to her right. She let out her breath that she realized she's been holding when she did not see Alex or anyone. She then turned to Abby, she's directly looking at her.
Mommy. Abby repeated. Mommy Maya, which color should i use on this flower? Abby asked in her low little voice.
The whole scenario and Maya's reaction didn't escape Richard who is sitting across them at the table, pretending to be engrossed working on his laptop.
He smiled secretly and mentally note to successfully accomplish the plan for the day.
The morning activity wear out Abby and so after lunch, Richard and Maya accompany her to her room to take a nap. Before she settled, she hugged and thank Maya for the day.
Baby, it's now my turn?
Abby smiled to her dad and gave him a thumbs-up. Richard smiled and gave her daughter a hug.
Maya just watched the two amusedly, mukhang may secret ang dalawang ito. She silently chuckled.
****
Let's go?
Maya is a bit taken a back, they just left Abby's room and he's now leading her outside the house. It's barely mid-afternoon and he's already sending me home. I thought I can spend more time with him. She thought.
When she turned to Richard, she saw Manang Fe handing him a picnic basket. He put the basket at the backseat and then opened the passenger door for her. Before she get in the car, Manang Fe warmly hugged her again. Natutuwa talaga akong makita ka, sana madalas kang madalaw dito.
Maya hugged her back and gave her a nod and a smile. Magaan agad ang loob ni Maya kay Manang Fe, she can feel being at ease with her. Richard drape an arm to Manang Fe as he bid her good bye.
Matagal na si Manang Fe sa inyo? I can see that you are too close to her.
Maya started a conversation as they drove out the street.
Yap, she's been with us since i was born, she's like a second mother to me.
Talaga? Maya chuckled. How was it to have two moms?
Richard grinned. Now, masaya but while i was growing up, ang hirap kasi they are both strict. How about you? Is your mom strict?
He almost slapped himself as soon as he asked. He saw Maya shifted from her seat and seemed to be uncomfortable. She just answered, Okay naman. Then she quickly changed the topic, asking where they are going while looking outside the window.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From the Start 7
Here’s the 7th
chapter. Enjoy reading! :)
Chapter 7
Maya’s been having double leg flights for few days. She has not yet seen Richard Lim since that
day they went to the zoo. She begged off
twice on their supposed date because of conflicting schedule with him.
She’s with her co-FA’s on their way out of
the arrival area, she is busy turning on her phone when she noticed her co-FA’s
suddenly giggled looking ahead. When she turned her head, she gape looking on a
guy standing few feet away from them, holding a bouquet of flowers and
handsomely checking his watch. Maya’s breath literally stopped when he
lifted his head and turned his gaze directly on her as if she is the only one
present in the world. Maya quickly
dismissed what she feels and gave him a nod and a smile to acknowledge him and
then looked away thinking he might be waiting for someone. She casually turned to the FA next to her to
ask something as they near his spot, with her heart beating like she’s in a
marathon.
They will be passing in front
of him in 10, 9, she momentarily hold
her breath,
8, 7,… She saw him moved from his spot from her peripheral view,
she tried to focus her attention ahead…
6, 5, 4, Hi Mr Lim, her co-FA’s
chorused. She had no choice but to
glance at his direction, he greeted back her co-FA’s, who all slow down a bit…
Hello. I hope you don’t mind if I hold Maya here.
The FA’s cheekily chorused a No.
Maya, we’ll go ahead. Bye! Edz waved grinning and winked at
her.
Hi. What are you doing here? Waiting for someone? Maya asked
as soon as she looked at him, and eyed the flowers.
Uhm… yes, parang ganon na nga. Richard sheepishly answered.
I am waiting for an FA named Maya… and I heard the FA a while ago called you
Maya… so I think you’re that FA I am waiting.
Maya was not able to control her laughter and amusedly
look at him, Richard on the other hand is grinning and seemed to be enjoying
looking at her laughing.
When Maya’s laugher died down, Richard handed her the
flowers.
The people around them eyed them with envy, some are smiling
and giddy. The two of them are a picture
of couple in love, walking next to each other, Maya hugging the flowers with
both hands, and Richard pulling her luggage on one hand, while the other is
lightly placed at her back. They are bantering
and laughing on their way to the parking area, both completely enjoying the
moment.
Let’s grab something to eat first before I send you home?
Richard offered as soon as they settled in the car.
Okay, medyo gutom na rin ako, delayed yung flight namin e.
Maya answered as Richard drive out of the airport premises.
Yap, I thought I overlooked your schedule when I didn’t see
many people in the arrival area when I came.
Schedule? Maya reacted looking at him.
Richard bit his lip before answering. Yap, uhmmm… I asked
some friends to know your schedule… sorry, I just want to know when can I see
you… He tentatively answered apologetically.
Maya’s heart skipped a beat with his answer and with the
worried face of the man beside her. She offered him a smile.
Sorry, Maya. Richard said shifting his gaze to Maya and the
road ahead. I didn’t intend to invade your privacy.
It’s okay. No harm done.
Kumusta nga pala si Abby? She decided to change the topic to ease his
worry.
She successfully did, when she saw him smiled as he
answered. Well, I have observed some
progress on her. She really seems to
like you. She’s always smiling when you
are talking to her on the phone. And although she is not yet talking aloud,
she’s communicating with me through whispers from time to time. She was with me in the office the other day
and Liza said, nag-improve na daw si Abby since our trip to the zoo.
That’s great! Nakakatuwa naman si Abby. She sincerely said and happy on the little
girl’s progress, but her chest slightly tighten with the last info.
Thank you Maya for that day and for everything, Abby is
really making some progress.
No, Richard. You
should not be thanking me. I think Abby
progressed because she was able to see her mom.
She tried to steady her voice, glanced at him and focus her attention on
the road.
Richard just decided not to say something and just planned
on when to talk to her about Alex. They
are silent until they stopped in a restaurant.
They had small talk while eating but they both feel the
heavy air around them. The ride from the
restaurant to Maya’s place is a deafening silence. Maya is lost on her thoughts, ‘Maya, Maya,
Maya, your happiness came and left again in a huff!!!’ , while Richard kept on
stealing glances on the lady beside her, thinking of his plans.
**********
Maya entered absent mindedly on the unit she’s sharing with
Emman, Richard gave her a hug and light kiss on the cheek when he dropped her
in the condo’s lobby a while ago, she was disturbed from her reverie when she
heard Emman shrieked.
Giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllllllllllllllllllllllll,,,,
oh my pink gosh! Saan galing ang flowers na yan ha???? Emman inquired poking
her side.
Emman quickly closed the door for her, and dragged her to
the couch.
Dali, dali, kwento… I only have 30 minutes at baka ma-late
ang beauty ko sa flight. Bilis, kwento na.
She realized that Emman is in his uniform na and his luggage
opened just beside the couch. She rolled her eyes and chuckled.
Naku, Emman, mahaba ang kwento ko kaya next time na lang…
late ka na… mapagalitan ka pa ni Ms Belmonte.
Emman pouted and rolled his eyes as well. Kaya nga simulan
mo na agad, while I am fixing my luggage here. Bilisan mo na, kahit telegram
style lang saka na ang details. Start with that oh-my-pink gosh flowers.
Maya slightly laughed and shook her head, ayaw talaga paawat
ni Emman. She took off her shoes and sit comfortably on the couch,
straightening her legs to the center table and silently smiled looking at the
flowers on her lap.
Girl! Sabi ko kwento na, hindi yang mapupunit na ang labi mo
sa pag-smile dyan. Emman said looking at
her while fixing his things.
Eto na, eto na nga. These flowers, bigay ni Richard…
Maya’s story started and ended with it, covering her ears,
because Emman shrieked and swooning and battling his eyelashes profusely. Maya can only laugh on his reaction.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. Girl!
Yun na! Nakakaloka ka!
Oh-my-pink walls. Emman suddenly dramatically sighed.
Makaka-concentrate kaya ako knowing that I still need to hear yung love story
nyo ni prince charming Richard mo?? Kainis ka, sana hindi ka na lang nag-kwento
muna.
Maya laughed at him. Ikaw yung pilit ng pilit. Sige na. Go
ahead and work. Ma-le-late ka na, traffic pa naman. She grinned at him.
Hay naku, sige na nga. Bye girl.
Bye Emman. Ingats!
Before Emman completely went out of the door, he turned to
Maya.
Ms dela Rosa, yung packaging tape pala andyan sa may cabinet
beside the TV ha.
Maya looked at him confused.
Para po sa labi nyo, Miss, baka kasi biglang mapunit sa
kaka-smile mo. Maya just laughed at him as he finally closed the door.
Maya was left alone smiling foolishly, hugging the flowers
giddily. But she suddenly straightened, smile on her lips vanished,
chest tightened… thinking about Alex.
…till next chapter po ulit. Thankie for reading, kindly leave comments! :)
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