BCWMH Happy Ever After Glimpses: INSECURITIES AND ASSURANCES

BCWMH Happy Ever After Glimpses will be a one shot story (or stories).  this will be the world of my imagination on the continuation of our beloved daytime show.  i really can't get over them! really! hope those who are dropping by my blogsite will enjoy this as well. It's You From The Start will continue soon. i do understand that some have difficulty submitting comments, so you may air your grievances (hahaha) through my email, mykfilez@gmail.com  Thankie much! Kapit-Bisig! :)

INSECURITIES AND ASSURANCES

After the working lunch meeting with the engineers, Richard left the conference room and went back to his office, with Minerva behind.

Minerva, i don't have any meetings this afternoon, right?

None, sir.

Okay, no phone calls as much as possible, i'll read the proposal of the Shibuya Air.

Copy sir, may kaylangan pa po kayo?

Wala na. You may go. Thank you.

Richard proceed to his chair, checking his phone.  There's only one message from his wife, 'just landed' with her signature smiley.  He sighed, "well maybe he is now enjoying late lunch with James".

Maya told him the night before that James will be the pilot of the inaugural flight of the new batch of her 'anaks' to Davao.  Apparently, James seems to have decided to stay for good in Manila, that's why he applied as instructor in LAI.  He's totally fine with Maya and James working together.  After all, he's now married to Maya, and his wife has not given him any reason to doubt her love for him.  He is just cool about it last night, but a pinch of jealousy and insecurity kicked in when he received a message from James that morning asking permission to have few minutes with Maya after their flight to catch up and make up to her for his absence during her birthday party.  He sincerely replied, No problem with me.

But he just feel a bit uneasy now, his possessive side taking over.  After musing for few more minutes, he sighed and brushed off his silliness.  He picked the Shibuya Air folder and started going through it.  He is halfway through the third page when Minerva knocked and entered his office.

Sir, there's a lady outside who wants to see you.  Minerva said seriously.

His forehead creased.  I thought I don't have anything scheduled this afternoon?

Yes sir.  The lady actually admitted that she didn't give advise to come here, but she's persistent and she said....

Minerva took a deep breath while Richard is looking at her, starting to get impatient.

...she said, baka raw po pwede nyang madaan sa ganda.  Minerva continued holding her breath.

Richard momentarily absorbed the information, then he shook his head chuckling.  With the grin on Minerva's face as a give away hint, he has a pretty good idea who the lady is.  He instructed Minerva to open the door slightly then instructed her loud enough to be heard just outside his office.

Let her in Minerva, let's see if pwede nga ang ganda nya.

Minerva called the lady.

A very poised lady, in light blue dress that reached her knee and wedged sandals, entered the office.

Good afternoon, Mr Lim.

Richard just smirk, stood up from his seat and crossed his arms on his chest.  He ran through his eyes on the "lady", then turned to his secretary.

Minerva, what do you think?  Pwede na ba ang ganda nya? He asked with raised eyebrows.

His secretary answered, Sir, i know very well that you should know by now the answer to that question.  Then continued, slightly covering her mouth and lowering her voice but loud enough to be heard, kung ayaw mong ma-outside the kulambo!

The room erupted into laughter, then Minerva excused herself, locking the door behind her to give privacy to her boss and the "lady".

Richard approached the "lady" who is now with her hand on the waist standing like in a beauty contest.

So, Mrs Lim, since nadaan mo naman sa ganda and now you have the privilege to see your handsome husband, don't i deserve a kiss? Richard asked smirking.

Maya laughed engulfing her husband into a hug and then showered his face with kisses which ended with a light kiss on the lips.  Richard pulled his wife to his chair and settled her to his lap.  Maya automatically put rest her right arm around his nape.

So, how was your date with Captain James?

Date?!?  Sweetheart? anong date?

Well, he sent me message this morning asking for some time with you? So i thought you two went on a date.

Sweetheart naman! Nag-usap lang kami palabas ng airport and going here.  Nag-offer sya na ihatid ako e.

Maya felt her husband stiffened for a second.  She shifted on her seat and cupped his face with both hands, then kissed both cheeks. 

Mr Lim, nagseselos ka pa rin ba kay Captain James?  Maya asked with a teasing grin.

Richard averted her gaze and tried to explain in a low voice.  No Sweetheart, well I just felt uneasy, thinking that you deserve...

Maya cut him by planting a lingering kiss on his lips.

Sweetheart, thank you and sorry.

Huh? Why are you thanking and saying sorry.  Hindi ba dapat ako ang mag-sorry?

Maya chuckled.  Sweetheart, nasabi ko na sa'yo dati di ba, masyado akong kinikilig kapag ganyan na nagseselos ka kahit hindi naman dapat, kaya thank you.  And sorry kasi baka nagiging insensitive na ako sa feelings mo, especially about my friendship with James.

No, Sweetheart, i don't have any issues naman with you and James... i just really can't help it to feel insecure sometimes.

Mr Lim?  Mr Richard Lim? Insecure?? 

Yes, Mrs Lim, i am an insecure person when it comes to you.

Awwww, sweetheart! Quota ka na ha.  Sobrang pagpapakilig na yan.  Maya said encircling both her arms on her husband's neck.

I love you.  Richard whispered.

I love you more.  Maya whispered back.

I love you more too.  Richard retorted.

Maya loosened her hug and kissed her husband, which Richard returned lovingly.

After few minutes of sharing sweet kisses, Maya stood up from her husband's lap.

Mr Lim, back to work now. She said grinning.

Are you leaving? Nagpasundo ka ba kay Joma?

Bakit sweetheart? Gusto mo na ako umalis? She playfully pouted with both hands on her waist.

Richard chuckled, reaching out both her hands on his.

Silly! I am just asking but it would be better if you'll stay here.  Richard said with a wink.

Well, Mr Lim, I really intend to stay here, sabay na lang tayo umuwi later.  Wala pa naman pasok ang mga bata so may kalaro ang kambal.  Maya answered pinching his nose.  At saka, naisip ko kasi na baka kaylangan mo ng inspiration so I will be honored to be one.

Maya gave Richard one last smack before walking away to pull one chair and get her laptop, then settled beside her husband, logging in on the forum of mothers-with-twins.  She has started reading few posts when she felt Richard just looking at her.

She amusedly looked at him.  Sweetheart, stop looking at me like that.  I am staying here as an inspiration no t a distraction so Mr Lim, go back to work now.

Richard chuckled, pulled Maya's chair closer to him, gave her a kiss on the cheek, then went back reading the proposal of the Shibuya Air.  Maya just smiled and focused on her laptop screen.  

:) :) :) 

BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From the Start 13

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year po!!!! As always, thankie much for those who are dropping by.   Please tell me if I used BLAG in exaggeration. hehehe. :) :) :)  I am very sorry if this update is a bit lame... babawi na lang po ako. :D

CHAPTER 13

BLAG!

Richard and Liza quickly turned their attention towards the sound.  Liza rushed towards the door with Richard just behind her.  The door is slightly open and they found on the floor by the door a box of cake from a popular bakeshop inside the airport.  The two looked at each other both thinking the same thing.  Richard got his phone and dial a number.

***
Feeling weak from too much crying, Maya sat silently at the last pew of the church.  She ended up stopping the taxi on the first church that she passed by.

Richard Lim. Roberto Lim. Dad...

He is the son of the person who caused the death of my father!

Tears started to run down her cheeks again.  She felt betrayed and heartbroken; she's angry and disappointed.  She's feeling too much emotions; the memory of the death of his father came flashing back on her mind.  The things that she has succeeded to lock out of her consciousness are like fresh wounds that will never heal.

***
Liza? What did Emman say?

Liza sighed before answering.  We guessed it right. Emman just arrived in their condo...alone.  Nagpaiwan si Maya to drop by a cake for Abby here.

Richard slumped his shoulder and weakly sat on his chair, massaging his temple in frustration and regret.  He has been trying to call her and has sent messages, but it seemed that she turned off her phone.

I guess, I should have listened to you, I should have explained to Maya everything from the start. I am just hoping that I can still fix this.  Richard said desperately.

***
Maya has been crying and wallowing on what have happened years ago, when Richard's voice from that morning reverbrated on her mind  ...Dad will be thrilled.  I found Atty. dela Rosa's family.  She quickly straightened up on her seat and dig for her phone from her bag.  She got so emotional when she left the LAS office that her mom's safety slipped her mind.  As her phone turns on, messages came - all came from Richard.  She just ignored them and press her mother's number.

***
For the nth time, Richard dialed her number again, he got a little hope when he heard a busy tone.  He waited for a few minutes, he was about to press the redial button of his phone when an incoming call flashed on the screen.

After the call...

Liza, please cancel my flight.

Okay. I think it's a better idea, hanapin mo muna si Maya to explain things.

No Liza, i will still go to San Nicolas, but i can no longer wait for my flight.  Please call Captain Villanueva, i will take the chopper.

Ok. Great. I will arrange it now.  Liza  answered with a smile.

Thanks.  I hope Maya will give me a chance.  Richard sighed but hopeful.

***
Ms Maya! Kumusta po?  Ang tagal ko na po kayo hindi napasyal dito ah.

Medyo busy lang po, Manong Jerry.  Maya tried her best to answer cheerfully to one of the loyal guards in the university when he greeted her by the entrance.

Teka, bakit po pala kayo nandito?

Surprise ko po sana si Mommy.

Naku Ms Maya, nakaalis na po si Dean...  mga isang oras na po.  The kind guard said after checking his watch.

Maya furrowed her brows, puzzled.  Pero mag-alas tres pa lang po ah.

May bisita po yata kayo, may sumundo po kasi sa kanya na lalaki.  Magkasama po silang umalis.

Lalaki?  Maya suddenly felt nervous.  Professor po dito? She managed to ask.

Hindi po professor, hindi ko po kilala, baka po taga-Maynila, kanina ko lang po sya nakita dito e.

Ganun po ba? Sige, mauna na po ako... baka nasa bahay na si Mommy.

Sige po, Ms Maya. Ingat po.

Maya quickly left the university, scared and overly worried on her mother's safety.  She is holding back her tears, thinking of worst thing to happen.  She has lost his father and she is determined to do her best to save her mother.

Richard Lim! As much as she wanted to justify that Richard won't do such things, what she heard that morning are enough to doubt the Richard Lim that she met and had been with her in the past few weeks.

***
As soon as Maya stepped inside their gate, she saw Richard on the phone, walking back and forth in their garden.

Just as she was about to approach him, her mom with Sabel behind her emerged from their front door carrying tray of food.  From the looks of the situation, it seems that things are okay.

She stay rooted on her place, confused on what she is seeing.  Seeing her mom safe and seems happy, she started to relax a bit.  With all the emotional turmoil she has experienced since morning and the exhaustion from her flight, fatigue started to sink in and the last thing she remember is hearing Sabel screaming her name and strong arms encircling her body before everything turns black.

Until next chapter... :)

BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From The Start 12

CHAPTER 12


Mommy! We just landed po.

Anak, how was your flight? Did you enjoy?  Mommy Tessie said on the other line.

Yes! Emman and I did not waste po the opportunity, we roam around the city. Maya giddily answered.

Wow, that's great... so i am assuming you are doing great, hindi ka ba nagkasakit? because of change of weather or something?  How about the food?

Hindi naman po... Maya paused.  I missed you mommy. How was everything there?

I missed you too, Anak.  We are doing fine here.  We just had our foundation day yesterday in the university. It was fun.

Awww, hindi na naman po ako naka-attend ng foundation day.

Her mother chuckled on the other line.  Ikaw talaga, may next year pa naman, at saka next, next year pa.  or wait, why don't you go home for few days... and go with me sa university just like before.  Mommy Tessie tentatively suggested remembering the call she received the day before.

Hmmm, you really missed me Mom. But that's a great idea. I will just arrange my schedule and i will let you know.

As soon as Maya ended the call with her mom, her cp alerted her for an incoming message.

Good am, Mommy Maya.  Are you back na po? Daddy said you'll be back by now.  Yung dinner po, can we have it na later?

Maya smiled.

Ay sus, ang smile oh... si prince charming Richard na ba yan? Excited to see the love of his life again?

Emman who just also ended a call with her mom, approached and teased her seeing her smile.

Maya blushed remembering how Richard told her, "I love you" before she left, which she suddenly feels like a year ago.  She suddenly felt the longing again and at the same time excited that she's back and might see him again in few hours.

Ikaw talaga Emman, si Abby 'tong nagtext.  She's asking if we're back and asking about the dinner.

Emman chuckled.  Para-paraan din itong si Mr Lim, si Abby pa ang pinag-text? Emman continues teasing her.

Maya just rolled her eyes on her friend and decided to call the Lim residence, as Emman and her walked towards the arrival area.

Hello, Manang Fe?

Good morning po.  Si Abby po, pwede ko po ba sya makausap?

Mommy Maya! Did you receive po my message? Abby's excited little voice was heard on the other line few seconds later.

Hi baby! Yes, kaya nga ako tumawag.  How are you?

I am fine po, I am just waiting for teacher Me-Ann for our class today.

Wow, that's good.  Your dad mentioned to me last week nga about your classes, how was it?

Okay naman po.  MommyMaya, yung dinner po natin, pwede na po later?

Ha? Well, it's just okay with me, but maybe you should ask your dad first.

Okay po, i will text him and then tell him to call you agad about our dinner.

Text him? Is your dad not home?

He left early daw po sabi ni Manang Fe.

Ha? Saan daw nagpunta?  Airport?

Maya glanced at Emman, who stopped walking and seemed to be overly kilig.  She just ignored him, trying to hide her own kilig.

O sige Abby, basta let's ask muna you daddy ha. See you soon.

Maya softly laughed seeing Emman trying to suppress shrieking sa sobrang kilig, he is trying to scream with poise since they are still in their uniform and might invite attention from the people around them.

Girl, baka susunduin ka?  Maya blushed hearing from Emman what she also thought when Abby said that Richard left early to go to the airport.  She felt giddy and excited on the thought of seeing Richard again after two days with no communication.

***
Chard, what is your plan?

Maya is flying back to Manila today, that is if she and Emman will take the earliest flight.  I am planning to see her first after my meeting, then I am flying to Mindoro to meet her mom.

Richard gets his phone from his pocket when it alerted a message tone, then he smiled.

Liza chuckled seeing him smile.  So, I guess she's back!

It's Richard's turn to chuckle.  It's Abby.

Hi baby?

Really she called you?

No baby, I haven't talked to her.  Daddy has a meeting but I promise to call her about our dinner. Tonight?

Richard glanced at Liza, who nods her head and mouthed 'late dinner'.

Okay, baby.  But we still need to ask her, maybe she's tired from her trip.

Bye Baby.

So? Liza eagerly prompted as soon as Richard put down the phone.

Richard shook his head. Do you really need to ask? You already heard all of it. Richard answered with a smirk.

Liza rolled her eyes.  Well, you'll be back here in Manila by 7pm, so you can just ask the driver to bring Maya and Abby in the restaurant here around the area so you'll save time.

Why don't you call Maya first, ask her about the dinner and well, I know that you're really dying to hear her voice now.  Liza said teasingly.

Abby said Maya is okay with the dinner later and just ask me if it's okay with me. Richard said full of smiles.

Yun naman pala eh.  I will look na for a restaurant and book a table for three.  Liza sighed giddily.  This is really exciting, this will be the first time you'll see each other after you said 'I love you' to her.  Then she continued pouting.  Isn't it possible to get Abby out of the scene muna later, para naman makapag-usap kayo ni Maya ng maayos?

Richard sighed and turned a bit serious.  I guess it's actually better if Abby will be with us, you know that I mean it when I said I love her, but I am so stupid to just blurted it out because of frustration kasi hindi ko sya makikita for days.  You know that I am avoiding for her to feel awkward around me, I want to maintain what we have, and maybe to have more than that especially now that I can talk to her mom na.

Liza smiled then said. Okay, so let's get going. I will just let you know the details of your dinner later.  Go call your Maya.  As Liza was about to get out the door, Richard's phone rang and she heard him called her.  She went back to the seat in front of his table as Richard stood up to answer the call.

Mrs dela Rosa?  Good morning po.  Liza gaped, and can hear through his voice the nervousness of his face.

Liza sighed in relief when she heard Richard loosened up and uttered, "Mommy Tessie".

After a while, Richard said goodbye to Maya's mom.

Things are turning better? Liza asked as she stood up.

Yap, she's still the same loving mom that I met before. Richard answered as he dreamily sat back on his chair.

That's great! Liza said happily leaning to Richard to give him a pat on his shoulder.  I am really happy, Chard.  After all these years, you have found Maya and her mom.  I am sure matutuwa si Tito Roberto kapag nalaman nya.

Yes Liza, I am sure Dad will be thrilled.  Finally, I found Atty. Arturo dela Rosa's family.  This calls for a celeb...

BLAG!

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!

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.

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.

BCWMH Fanfic: It's You From the Start 9

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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.