Behind the Scenes

Author's note: As promised, here's chapter 2! Have fun reading! Kilig vibes! :)

Kath stood frozen on the ground, unable to reply to Albie. "Kath, tara na! Baka ma-traffic pa tayo." Albie said. "Okay, teka, iti-text ko pa si Mom na ikaw na ang maghahatid sa'kin!"

Albie winked in response to Kath's words as he finished loading Kathryn's stuffs at the back of his car.

"Hoy, Mr. Casino! Kung yang pakidat-kindat mo gumagana kay Mara del Valle, sa akin, hindi! Kaya please." Kathryn said in her hyperactive voice. "Oh, di nga? If I know, kinikilig ka rin naman pag kinikindatan kita, ayaw mo lang aminin!" Albie teased. "Ewan ko sa'yo! Feeling ka!" Kathryn retorted. "Tara na nga!" Albie opened the passenger's door for Kath, which Kath took with a smile.

The drive to Kathryn's house was a quiet yet a comforting one. Albie turned on the radio and it greeted them with the song "Love The Way You Lie" which reminded them of Aria and Albie's version of it. A smile managed to creep into their faces. Albie would occasionally sing along the song, which earned him some giggles from Kath.

As they arrived Kath's house, they were greeted by Kathryn's mom. "Albie, thanks for bringing Kath home, nagkaroon kasi ng konteng conflict sa business kanina eh kaya di ko siya naasikaso." Kathryn's mom explained to Albie. "Wala po 'yun, Tita. Your house is on my way naman po." Albie managed to reply. "You stay na lang for dinner. Let me cook for you." Kathryn's mom said. Just when Albie was about to decline her offer, she followed up, "Masasaktan ako if you turn my offer down, Albie." Albie was unable to reply, he just gave his notorious smile instead.

Albie and Kath stayed in the living room while waiting for dinner to be served. They were talking about random stuffs and teasing each other when Kathryn's dad entered the room. He caught Albie pinching Kathryn's nose, this earned Albie a death glare from Kath's dad. The two of them were surprised by the arrival of Kathryn's dad.

The two quickly stood up as Kath gave her Daddy a kiss on the cheek while Albie was glued on the floor, his face all flushed up, not knowing what to do. Albie was able to collect his wits back and managed to greet Kathryn's dad, "Good afternoon po, Sir." as he gave him a polite smile.

As if on cue, Kathryn's mom called them in for dinner. Albie felt relieved upon hearing the voice of Tita Iya, Kathryn's mom.

Albie, again, felt tensed as he sat beside Kathryn at the dining table. He was surrounded by Kathryn's family, all were very welcoming and warm towards him, except Kathryn's dad who has been giving him a death glare every now and then.

"Albie, kumain ka ng mabuti, baka sabihin ni Mareng Rina na di ka namin pinakain ng mabuti dito." Kathryn's mom told Albie. Albie smiled and said, "Tita naman, ang sarap kaya ng food na pinrepare mo." "Talaga? Sige, ipagbabalot kita ng food para madalhan mo na rin parents mo pati si Adam." Kathryn's mom said. "Thank you, Tita." Albie replied.

Albie began to relax and felt comfortable with the Bernardo family. He was again tensed when Kathryn's dad spoke. "Albie, calm down, Son. Kanina ka pa parang takot na takot sa akin. Don't worry, I don't bite." Albie then began to loosen his nerves and managed to smile upon hearing Kath's dad speak. "Ilang taon ka na ba, Ijo?" Kathryn's dad asked. "Seventeen po, Sir." Albie answered. "Drop the Sir. Tito Gab na lang." Gabriel insisted. "Yes, Si—Tito Gab."

Gabriel bombarded Albie with more questions. Questions that made Albie feel awkward. Kath became very embarrassed of her Daddy's behavior towards Albie.

"Ano ka ba, Hon. Pakainin mo nga muna nang maayos si Albie. Mamaya na yang interrogation mo. Ikaw talaga." Iya said to her husband who was very eager in throwing questions to Albie. Albie mentally thanked his Tita Iya for that.

After dinner, Albie said, "Tita, Tito, thanks po sa dinner and sa pabaon niyo pong food. Ang sarap po. As much as I want to stay longer and talk with you, I have to go home na po. Late na po kasi." "Sige Ijo, thank you again for bringing Kath home. Ikumusta mo na lang ako sa Mommy mo." Iya replied. "Yes, Tita, salamat po ulit dito." Albie replied, raising the food that Iya packed for him.

"Sige po, Tito and Tita, mauuna na po ako." Albie said. "Sige, Ijo. Ingat ka sa pagmamaneho." Gabriel stated. "Thank you po." Albie managed to reply. Albie also waved at Kath's siblings then turned to Kath and said, "Sige, Kath. Thanks. Kita na lang tayo sa taping on Thursday." "Uhhm, sige. Hatid na kita sa labas." Kathryn replied.

As Kath and Albie reached his car, Kath said, "Uhmmm, Albie? Sorry kanina, huh?" "For what?" Albie asked in pure confusion. "My dad really acted like a child kanina sa loob. I'm sorry for that." Kath stated. "Ano ka ba? Wala yun. I know how your dad would feel, you're his youngest child tapos malalaman niyang may naghatid sa'yong lalaki sa bahay niyo, tapos ka-love team mo pa on screen. Of course, he'd feel protective of you." Albie replied with a smile plastered on his face. Kath smiled on his very understanding statement. She never knew Albie could be very understanding as well. Her train of thoughts were cut off as Albie spoke. "But I have to admit, nakakatakot ang Dad mo, Kath." With that said, both of them laughed.

"O sige na, sumakay ka na sa car mo bago ka pa i-toast ng Daddy ko dito." Kath said. They both laughed as Albie made his way to his car. "Sige, Kath! Text and call na lang, if feel mo akong ka-text and kausap." Albie said. "Sira! Sige na, ingat sa pagda-drive! Text me when you reach home, okay?" Kath replied. "Yes, Bossing!" Albie said as he went inside his car.

Just when Kath turned her back around to go inside the gate of their house, Albie went off his car, went near Kath and quickly stole a kiss on Kath's cheek.

Chapter end note: Ha! Bitin? Hahaha. Wait for Kath's reaction on the third chapter! Hope you enjoyed reading the second chapter. :)