Chapter 23: Couldn't Ask for More

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Colet's POV

I'm doing my project proposals and checking the progress of the sites. Back to busy schedules. Jhoanna has a photo shoot for a famous magazine and I wasn't able to accompany her. But I promised to take her to a dinner date with me.

After 30 minutes, I'm done with my first project proposal. I decided to take some rest first before continuing. While sipping on my coffee, I can't help it but to write Jhoanna's full name all over my extra sheet of paper.

'Jhoanna Christine Robles-Vergara'

"In all fairness, your last name suits her." Whispered by Mikha which made me shocked. I turned around and saw all my friends here.

"How did you get here? You guys surely doesn't know how to knock." I told them.
"I wonder if you can perfect a proposal with just writing Jhoanna's name no?" Sheena sarcastically told me, ignoring my question.
"Wait, aren't you guys busy? You can't just leave your works just to pester me." I asked again.
"Relax, grandma! We're just here to help you." Gwen gave me a knowing look and wiggled her eyebrows.

Oh, the plan!

I'm now driving on my way to fetch her. I left my house while my friends are still there. I told them about the things they needed to accomplish before our estimated time of arrival at the place where everything started.

I parked my car and waited for her. A few minutes later, I saw the love of my life walking towards me with a wide smile. I, then, felt my heart is hurting but in a good way.

This is a chance with her I am willing to risk.
And I will forever treasure her presence in my life. I thank God everyday for making me reach my dream. I will forever love her.

She will always be my number one priority.

"Hi there, cutie!" She greeted and gave me a peck on my cheek. I smiled and started the engine.
"Hey! How was your day?" I asked her.
"Tiring but I love what I'm doing. It's just that, there's this annoying artist who kept annoying me." She complained. I looked at her and reached her hand carefully.
"And that co-artist of yours is?" I gently asked her again.
"Taneo." she responded. "Come on babe! I don't wanna ruin this night just by talking about that annoying guy." she added.

I chuckled and continue to drive while holding her hand.

There are times when I suddenly forget that there are things that matters in the world other than Jhoanna. Where I stay late up night just by thinking that I love her so much. I admit that I was so scared with what I'm feeling about her. I love her so much and it scares me.

There are a lot of what ifs in my mind.
What if one day, she'll wake up and realize that loving me is just a huge mistake? Her biggest mistake, That her kisses and hugs doesn't actually mean anything.

What if one day she wakes up, and she smiles but it was because of another person? A He?

Like that dude Taneo.

A person who can make her totally complete. What if one day, she'll stop thinking about me? What if she forgets about me?

I was lost in a deep thought. "What are you thinking?" she asked.

I smiled. "I'm scared." I told her honestly.
"Of what?" she asked.
"That one day you'll stop needing me. That one day you'll realize that I'm not the person who will actually complete you." I sadly answered.

She didn't answer but she locked her gaze on my eyes. She asked me to stop the car so I obeyed. She reached for me and kissed me. We weren't moving, just feeling the love that kiss is trying to make me feel.

"I love you, Colet. Remember that." She smiled and sung along with the song on the car's stereo. 'With a Smile.' She rested her forehead on my forehead

"I Love you so much, Jhoanna."

And I felt secured.

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Jhoanna's POV

I didn't realize I fell asleep on our way to our dinner date. I just woke up when Colet gently tap my cheeks and kissed my forehead.

Once I adjusted my sight to the light of the car, I scanned the place. We were in front of our high school gate.

"What are we doing here?" I curiously asked her. She chuckled, "You'll know later. Let's go babe?". I nodded and we went out of the car.

As soon as we entered, I saw our friends waiting for us, all are holding tulips and roses. They came to me one by one.

"You deserve to be happy, Jho. I'm glad it's Colet who got your heart." Gwen said and kissed me.

"Take care of each other." Aiah said, smiled and gave me a hug.

"I can't believe my best friend found her soulmate. I love you so much!" Stacey hugged and kissed me.

Sheena, Maloi, and Mikha walk towards me with wide smiles.

"You know what Jho? You are her weakness and strength." Sheena smirked.

"Yeah, I remembered Colet cried to us because  she thought JL and you were a thing." Mikha laughed.

"Remember when you were in Thailand? We booked a flight just to see you. But we ended up hiding because she doesn't want to let you know how whipped she is about you." Maloi teased Colet. I looked at her, she covered her face because of embarrassment.

"Stop pestering us." She complained.

The three of them laughed. They gave me the tulips and roses, hugged me, and walked away.

"Let's go?" Colet asked me gently. Though I am confused of what's going on, I nodded my head and trusted Colet on this.

We reached the school grounds and saw the set up. Balloons and rose petals scattered everywhere, fairy lights and candle lights are the only source of light in this place. There's a table for two. My friends are on the corner, holding guitars and other instruments. They started playing 'Dito, Sa Ilalim ng Buwan'.

At sa gabi na ito, ikaw pa rin ang pangarap ko
Sabay hawak sa 'yong kamay
Ikaw lang ang aking mahal
Iibigin kita na parang tala at buwan
Hawak ang 'yong mga kamay
Sa liwanag ng buwan nagsimula ang lahat

"Are you asking me to marry you?" I joked. Colet let out a heavy sighed. She seems nervous.

"I will. Soon. But for now..." She held my hand and kissed it.

"Jhoanna, you're the only girl who can make this heart of mine beat for a reason I never know possible. You give me peace I didn't know exists. Everytime I look in your eyes, I feel like drowning but I don't mind. I will drown over and over again if it means being with you. You made my dreams come true. I started believing in the impossible when you offered your love back. You are the reason of these endless ideas. Jho, I have never looked forward for tomorrow until I met you. I never imagined how Christmas, New Year, Valentines would feel with someone very dear to me. You make me happy. Always. And Jhoanna, I think you deserve a proper proposal."

I was already crying like a kid. Hands on my mouth to stop the sobs.

"Jhoanna, if you let me, I would love to officially call you my girl. I would wrap you inside my arms and never let you go." I feel like I'm flying, above the skies. I'm complete. Colet completed me.

"Ms. Robles, will you be my girlfriend? Will you take me as your partner? Or everything you wanted me to be. Will you let me to be everything you need?" Nervousness written all over her face.

"You're already my everything, Colet. Yes! I will be your girl. I will also do everything to keep you. I Love you so much." I kissed her.

Nothing beats this kind of moment.

I think one of the greatest feelings in the world is when someone openly tells you how much you mean to them.

I couldn't ask for more.

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