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.