We had a very romantic date. I must admit, I was moved. He was attentive to my needs. He made sure I am well taken cared off. And that made me realize, maybe he was actually sincere. Although, I am not 100% convinced, I know that he is doing everything just to win me.

After our dinner, we went to this park in BGC. We bought coffee to go and just settled in one of the benches in the park.

We talked, mostly he does the talking. I'm not yet at ease with him. Not because I don't believe him but because this is how I am. I'm a very naive and shy girl.

"Are you sure di ka nilalamig?" Tanong niya sa akin. It was the first week of September. I am but I tried to ignore it. Tutal kaya namang tiisin.

But he still draped his suit jacket around my shoulders to give me heat. I was touched.

"Thank you."

"Much better. I don't want you to catch flu." Sabi niya.

"Thank you." Then we kept quiet. Just looking around. Observing other people walking around the park.

Then he broke the silence.

"You know, hindi ako sanay ng ganito." Simula ni Richard.

"Why?"

"You knew my reputation. I was never used to this. I am not a guy who do romancing. I mean, di ako sanay ng date and all. Di ko rin naranasan manligaw. Women comes to me. Maybe because I am capable, or maybe it's the thought that I am one of the most sought after eligible bachelor in town. It was one of the things I'd rather forget. ThaT I should not have played around. Siguro, I would'nt be saying this now. And I would easily have convinced you that I am serious when it comes to you."

"It's okay. You don't have to tell me that. That's in the past now."

"I know but still I am sorry for that dark part of me."

Hindi ako sumagot. Tumingin na lang ako sa kanya while in return, he did the same. I can see the repentance in his eyes.

"You know, di na mababago ang nakaraan, nakaraan na yun. But you should do is to see to it na mabago yun ngayon at yun bukas. See to it that you make everything right. Anyway, you're not getting any younger." Sinabi ko sa kanya kung ano ang nasa isip ko.

"Yes. I will do that. And I'll make sure to show you, I'm willing to change my lifestyle for you. Will you let me?"

"Can you give a little more time? I mean, I know you're doing great now, but I want to be sure."

"Okay. I will still wait. Pero can I ask a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Pwede ba ako lang? Pwede ba na wala na yun Jake sa karera?" Nagulat ako. Nagseselos siya kay Jake kahit di naman nanliligaw yun tao. He was just a friend to me. I know may crush ako sa kanya, dati. Pero dahil may asawa ako, di ko siya pwedeng ientertain. Di tama sa paningin ng iba at ng Diyos.

"Magkaibigan lang kami. Hindi siya nanliligaw. I don't think that's right. May asawa na ako." Sagot ko. Nakita ko sa kanya yun ngiti na abot sa mata niya.

"Talaga?"

"Why? Sa tingin mo ba gagawin ko iyon?"

"I know hindi mo gagawin. Pero I'm just insecure. He was nice to you since day one. Pero ako mula simula salbahe na ako sayo. Kaya may edge siya."

"Diba bumabawi ka na?"

"Yes."

"Then don't be jealous." Di ko alam kung saan ko nakuha ang lakas ng loob na sabihin iyon. Pero alam ko ang pinatutungkulan niya. And I want to assure him na nothing is going on between Jake and me.

"I can't help it." I took his hand and held it. Then I looked into his eyes.

"It's okay. I am not attracted to him."

"So sa akin?"

"Can we not talk about it muna. Basta I am beginning to see you in a different light. I know, eventually, I will be where I am should be." Di ko masabi ng diretso kase I don't want him to expect. Ayoko rin magsalita ng tapos and then di ko mapapanindigan.

"Baby, I will wait for you. I will be loyal to you. Just remember that." He enveloped me with his arms and kissed my head. Di ko alam kung bakit bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko. Sa sobrang bilis, halos di ako makahinga. Am I on my way to this so called love? Or am I beginning to love him too? Di ko alam. Basta all I know, I feel secured while in his arms..

A/N No proofread.