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The Perfect Crime
What is more rewarding than seeing that special person's smile on that one
special moment that is just so ordinary for him. It is worth it.
It was planned, but not that I expected it to be that big. It took me
less than two weeks to finalize the things, actually there were last minute
(literally) preppies that I didn't expect would come out so easily. At first,
it's a tough thing to do for I know that time, distance and budget constraints
were really part of it...but with love and determination, what could it not
reach? :)
I believe that the timing is just right, and having the right kind of people
whom i got by my side added to it. Having the right kind of friends who even
beyond health condition and heavy emotional baggage would still do the favor for
me is really something. And i just don't know how to thank them enough for
being so supportive -- Timmy and Ellen. I love them from the moment i met them
and be with them and somehow part of their love for me was once again proven
for what they just did. I owed them big time.
Really planning for a surprise is never that easy, especially if it's intended
to someone with whom you cannot hiding anything. But this time, he's
clueless. Unlike the past year, he had the idea of his birthday but this
one was really different.
Imagine the courage I have just to get through all of those for someone who
wasn't used to getting surprises in his entire life. I am breaking the rule for
him. Honestly, my head ached, and my heart lurched. I did not know what
to do. Days passed by so quickly that I am literally running out of time.
I have no means of making this easy. But when it's really the right time, it
will turn out perfectly.
First part is the Ultimate Card. I looked for people.
I thought of the contents of the card, who will write in it. It seemed so
easy but no, not really. The contents of the card were not that planned at all.
But was able to finally finish its content. Even the messages i put there was
such a rush but came out well.. I've got the dilemma of how it will be signed
by the people closest to our hearts because my two accomplices were having
schedule conflicts and all i can do is to hope and cross-finger that it will
eventually be signed by them. And they did.
Next is the cake. At first i preferred it to be something special, not the
common cakes that we can see. But after some research, special cakes are
a bit expensive. The next day I thought of trying 30 pieces of homemade
cupcakes with designs of his face or of cats. I have contacted two of my good
friends who could bake it for me, willing to even teach me and do some for me
but they suggested to buy the usual cake instead -- theirs are pricey too,
really. So I looked for 2 bakeshops that would deliver but only one of
them could possible do it. One of my good friends from Cabuyao suggested
that they would buy it for me, just asked me the instructions and the message
in the cake. The one who bought the cake haven't slept yet and is unwell but
really did it for me. She went and bought and followed what i had said and it
turned out well and perfect.
And then the day came. Good thing that it's Australian day and we have nothing
to do. I can really think things over and talk to them while it's idle.
The card was given. People were noisy on their bay/post because of the
card, more so when two of our bosses, who seemed to be my accomplices, Boss
Jing and Boss April presented the cake and the noise became cheers and
greetings. The plan for that morning was successful.
i just can’t contain my happiness that I wanted to shout upon knowing how he
reacted to that surprise. I may not be able to witness the moment, but my
heart jumps right here upon knowing it's a success. It's bliss. :)
He had called it "an organised crime". So,
then it's a "crime".
It didn't end there, though. The surprise moved on as I hired another
accomplice to do the job for me. It must not be as hard as I thought knowing
that that person is no other than the closest man in his life -- his brother.
I texted his brother the night before, asking him favors. I had him
prepared balloons and party hats. The day of the crime, the whole morning until
the execution, we did communicate. It almost didn't happen. It was
that morning that the “Victim” had to leave early from the office when his VTO
was approved, it was 11:00 am. My accomplice and I were talking over and told
him that his kuya is going home now. By 2:00 pm, Randy (his brother) texted me
that he will be home by 4:00 pm. After hours of waiting, he then texted me that
he was on his way and was able to buy party hats and balloons. I was relieved.
But then the “Victim” was already home, yet surprised upon seeing that Randy
had bought him the things we needed. It was a kiddie party for a 30-year-old
boy.
Flashback: Two days before the "Crime", I was talking to another
person closest to him as well – one of his best friends. It would be much
better if the other best friend was here, but since he’s overseas, I planned on
contacting him through Skype. But then that seemed impossble. Good
thing that I was able to speak to one of his best friend, Kuya John, my last
accomplice. We planned on the food we have to cook, of what we have to prepare.
Those two days and until the day itself, we were talking and texting until we
have decided that he will cook for him. And the setup was just in my end.
So that day, I went to Alabang to firstly meet his bestfriend, securing things
were okay. We will pretend that we don't know anything until i gave him
the go signal that it's time to "invite" the "victim" to
come over his house.. I left Kuya John's house and went to the “victim’s” house
where surprises awaits. I saw his brother outside and told me that his kuya had
no idea that I’ll be coming but had a bit of a hint that I will. So we bought
another 5 balloons and two party hats for me and Randy and off we go. I covered
myself with the balloons and when he opened the door, was surprised by my
presence.
Little did he know that before that actually occurred, here in the office I was
a bit frustrated for not inviting me to celebrate with him. It’s a secret,
though.
He gave me a 30-second hug. And words of gratitude. That was the best 30-second
hug yet I have received from him, and the happiest.
He thought that that was the end of it.
So I texted Kuya John and asked him to call the “victim” for us to proceed with
the finale. I acted that I didn't know anything. So when we went to Kuya
John's house, at first I let him talk with his bestfriend, then Kuya John
called me to then move on with the celebration. He cooked pasta and we have
cake for him too. We invited some K1x boys. To his surprise, that it was also
part of the celebration thing. He then teases me, smiling at me and spanking me
with his bandana. He was surprised all the same. Even told me that I have a lot
of explaining to do, really a lot. I just replied with a smile. So then we ate
and laugh and took pictures.
Then the finale was a gift I bought weeks before his birthday. I didn't really
think I could buy that. But during the time that we were at that mall, I said
to myself that I will give him something. So when I got the chance, i bought it
for him. Somehow, it reminded him that “Time, just like love, is important to
me.”
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The cost of loving someone isn't really something that I would put into
figures, nor can be calculated nor can be price tagged. The cost of loving
someone is beyond any amount..it is given without asking for a change. The cost
of loving someone is no cost at all. It is priceless. It is precious. It is
willing to give more when not asked. It is giving without expecting.
So on 27 January 2014, under the bright full moon of that
cold night, I have done the Perfect Crime I will never regret. No bail
needed. I would love to be imprisoned to that 30-year-old heart of a
willing victim by the name of Dubai Fornillos-Dol -- and I am Guilty.
