Winter looked at the people in front of her.

Halos nasa early or late 30's na ang nasa event. Sila lang ata ni Karina ang nasa early 20's  

"Anak, sure ka ba na gusto mo sumayaw?" Nakangiwing tanong ni Winter. Darcy looked up at her and nodded her head.

"Why, Mommy? Okay lang po kung ayaw niyo. We can come next time. Si Mama na lang po isasama ko sa sayaw ko." 

Winter chuckled. She can't believe she found this family. Sobrang understanding ng future asawa at anak niya. 

Pero anong si Karina ang isasama? Hindi siya papayag. Baka ikalat ni Karina ang mga Tiktok videos niya. 

Pinatry lang naman sa kanya nila Yujin, naenjoy nya kaya gumawa pa siya ng bago. 

"Mama Rina will teach you po. Nasa likod pp siya ng judges." Nakangiting sabi ni Darcy. Her eyes had those same glints earlier. Mischief.

Winter nodded her head. Too scared for her dear life. 

"Ano nga ulit sasayawin natin, anak?" Tanong ni Winter. 

"We'll dance to Tiktok mashup po, Mom." Nakangising sabi ni Darcy. 

Winter rolled her eyes. Naisahan na naman siya ng mag-ina niya.

Idinamay pa ang mga bata niya sa Tennis. 

 "You sly fox," bulong ni Winter st kiniliti si Darcy. 

"Mom! Stop it! Mama said she'll give me an extra allowance!" Tumatawang sabi ni Darcy habang inilalayo ang katawan kay Winter. 

"Aba, kung kailangan mo ng extra, sabihan mo ako. Bigyan pa kita black card, baby." Nakangising sabi ni Winter. Nagyayabang na naman siya kay Darcy. 

"Pero Mama's offer is more tempting." Nakapout na sabi ni Darcy. 

"Kayo talaga. Ako na lang palagi, ha. Anyway, gusto mo ba practice?" Tanong ni Winter at kumembot kembot pa sa harap ng anak niya. She even danced to Nayeon's Pop. 

"Mom!! That is so weird, gosh!" Namumula na ang mukha ni Darcy sa kakatawa. 

Winter smiled to herself. Ah, she did something in her life. She makes her daughter happy, and hopefully, her future wife too. 

"I love you, baby." Sabi ni Winter.

Darcy stopped laughing and looked at her mother. She smiled and hugged the taller girl.

"I love you too, Mommy." Bulong ni Darcy. 

"Oh bakit kayo nagyayakapan ng wala ako? Nakakatampo naman," they looked beside them and saw Karina. 

"Come, love. Group hug!" Sabi ni Winter.

Karina joined their hug with a smile on her face. 

"We will have Darcy Kim-Yu and her mother, Winter Kim in a few minutes!" Announce ng host sa audience. 

"Good luck babies!" Sigaw ni Karina at hinalikan ang cheeks nila Darcy at Winter. 

"Darcy, do you want me to marry your Mama?" Bulong ni Winter sa anak niya. 

Darcy looked up at her with a smile. She nodded her head eagerly. 

"Yes! Pero if gusto niyo lang po, Mommy." Sagot niya. Winter winked at her daughter.

"Well, I have always hoped to marry your mother since we were sixteen." 

They went out onto the stage. Their smiles are happier than ever.

Nagsasayaw rin off stage si Karina. Pinagtitinginan na siya ng ibang mga audience, pero who cares? They love what they're doing. They're enjoying themselves. 

That's what matters the most.

They bow as soon as the music stops. Magsasalita na sana ang host pero hinigit ni Winter ang mic. 

She pointed at Karina with a sly smirk. Akala niya ba wala siyang magiging pakulo ngayon?

"I just want to ask Karina Yu, will you marry me?" She asked. Biglang tumayo sila Yujin at Wonyoung na may hawak na black shirt na may Yes at No na nakasulat. 

Karina facepalmed. Noon sigurong nagpasabog ng katarantaduhan, gumulong gulong pa sa labas si Winter.

"Mama! Answer her!" Excited na sigaw ni Darcy hababg pumapalakpak. 

The crowd went silent. 

"Miss An! Come here." 

The crowd cheered. Bigla namang ibinalik ni Winter ang microphone sa host at tumakbo. She even winked and posed before running to her daughter.

Hinila niya si Darcy papunta kay Karina na isinusuot ang shirt. 

Sinapian lang naman ni Ricci Rivero si Winter. 

Winter hugged Karina tightly. 

"I love you, crush. Nasurprise ba kita?" Bulong ni Winter. 

She didn't count, she didn't say anything about when to stop hugging.

She just hugged Karina tightly. Maybe it's because of the overwhelming emotions, or maybe, Winter chose to finally accept Karina fully in her life. 

"Tarantado ka talaga. I love you more, Winter." 

Si Winter ay may haphephobia, pero physical touch ang love language ng crush niya na si Karina. 

It was hard for Winter. She accepted the fact that she won't have anyone by her deathbed, but then came Karina.

Karina was so patient with her. She waited for something that was . But Winter gave her the love that she deserves. 

They don't need anyone to make themselves better.

They became better people for themselves. 

Nagsisimula pa lang ang bagong chapter ng mga buhay nila. Marriage is not easy. It might drive them apart, but they know they will always find their way back to each other.

Despite being different, they found a common ground and work their way to have something deeper and more meaningful. 

This is not the end of their story. They are just starting. 

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