Chapter 6

Our companions started barbecuing while the others went to their rooms. We will stay here for two days.

I went inside our room first to arrange my things. There are two beds in one room, two people can accommodate one bed. We rented four rooms. Audrey, Ate May, Ria, and I are together. Brent, Renzo, Kuya Lloyd, and Albert are also in the same room. My aunts and uncles are also in the same room together with the kids.

"Hey, Kiana! Help us prepare our foods." Audrey commanded.

I hurried out to help them. Brent walk towards me still holding his camera.

Renzo is grilling the barbecue, while I was looking at him I suddenly remembered what he said earlier.

'I'll take care of you...'

I was taken aback by my thoughts.

"Kiana, I told you to help not to stand and stare," Audrey shouted.

I helped her arrange the food on the table.

"Are you done barbecuing, Renzo?" Aunt Liza asked.

"I'm almost done, Aunt," Renzo replied.

We prayed and thank God first before eating. We chatted while eating. Renzo had been putting foods on my plate. He kept on asking me what I want and I almost said that I want him.

lol.

"Do you want to eat calamari?" Renzo asked.

I wasn't able to answer him cause he already put some calamari on my plates.

"I know you like that." He whispered.

"Do you have plans on going back to your town this Christmas, Renzo?" Uncle Rem asked.

"Maybe next summer, Uncle. I want to spend Christmas and New Year here." Renzo answered.

Brent nodded in agreement.

We rested for a while before trying the water activities.

I laughed as we boarded the banana boat. Audrey fell because Brent pushed her and she was so angry.

When the night comes my Aunts and Uncles went to their rooms to rest together with the kids.

We are sitting here in the sand while talking to each other.

"Kiana, sing a song!" Audrey said.

The heck? What do they want me to sing? Twinkle Twinkle little star?

"Just once, Kiana. I wanna hear you sing again." Kuya Lloyd said.

I don't have any choice but to sing.

"Hey, Albert can I borrow your guitar?" I asked my cousin.

My cousins are surprised. Maybe it's because my dad taught me how to play the guitar, and ever since my dad left us I don't play guitar anymore. My cousins weren't expecting me to do that.

As soon as I held the guitar my fingers positioned in their places.

I miss doing this.

I looked at Renzo and he was also looking at me as if he's looking forward to what I would do next.

I started singing while strumming the guitar.

"Lift your head, baby, don't be scared of the things that could go wrong along the way You'll get by with a smile You can win at everything but you can try"

I could feel Renzo's eyes staring intently at me.

"Baby, you don't have to worry cause there ain't no need to hurry No one ever said that there's an easy way"

I don't know why but my eyes darted at Renzo and I can see the amusement in his eyes.

"When they're closing all their doors they don't want you anymore these sounds funny but I'll say it anyway, boy, I'll stay through the bad times even if I have to fetch you every day we'll get by with a smile You can never be too happy in this life."

They clapped when I finished the song. Renzo is still staring at me.

"What now, men?! Can you still get up?" Brent teased Renzo.

"Do you want water, Renzo?" Audrey asked sarcastically.

"What water are you talking about? You dumb! Renzo wants Kiana, give Kiana to Renzo or else he might faint." Brent said.

Renzo just laughed at them, a good thing Renzo is in a good mood.

"Let's play a game!" Ate May said.

"Game!" We all shouted.

The game we will play is called 'What is the most' it's like the spin the bottle game when the bottle stops on you, you have to answer the question if the player won't answer the question the player will take a shot.

"Let's go!" Kuya Lloyd said as he spins the bottle.

The bottle pointed at Albert. Alberts's eyes widened.

"What is the lowest grade in your second quarter exam?" His older brother asked.

Albert didn't show us his report card this quarter, that's why Kuya Lloyd is wondering.

"Bro, the important thing is that we have a complete and loving family" Albert replied.

Kuya Lloyd's eyes widened at what his brother Albert said.

"Ok, fine! I only got 74! I didn't pass." Albert said.

"OMG! Your grades are so low!" Ate May said.

Kuya Lloyd gave Albert an 'I'll tell Mom about your grades' look.

Poor kid.

The game continued and the bottle pointed at Renzo.

"Fuck!" Renzo cursed.

"I'll be the one asking you a question," Brent said. "What is the best thing that happened to you here?" Brent asked

Renzo stared at me before answering the question.

"The most beautiful thing that happened to me here is... is that I created the most wonderful memories with the most beautiful girl I've ever seen..." Renzo said while looking at me. " And I'm looking forward to creating the most beautiful moments with her."

They all become quiet, I can almost hear the birds chirping.

"Damn! That's my boy!" Brent exclaimed.

Renzo just laughed at him. He signed the bottle and it landed exactly at me.

Beat.

"It's your turn, baby. What is your most memorable moment with me?" Renzo asked?

His question made me smile and I think he saw it 'cause he smirked.

"The very first time we talked to each other and that day when you asked me to be your date," I said without blinking.

I saw Renzo's eyes twinkling, his lips started forming into an "O" shape.

"Can you explain why?" Please, baby."

I rolled my eyes at him before answering.

"I don't know why but that scenario is still stuck on my head until now. Maybe because it's my first time having that kind of feels." I told him.

"And it sometimes disturbs me. You are the only one who can make me feel that way. You're always making me feel that way."

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