Since we are one of the typical couples in the world, we celebrated our anniversary in a fine dining restaurant. And I wanted it to be overlooking where we will be surrounded by city lights. We settled for Sky Deck, Bayleaf Intramuros, Manila. Oh well, we met and fell in love in this city so why not celebrate here?
PLANNING BAYLEAF INTRAMUROS
I was really eyeing 71 Gramercy but when I made a reservation, they said that there’s an ongoing renovation. I’ve encountered others but its either they’re way too expensive or way too much bar aura than romantic. At first, I’m doubtful to Bayleaf Intramuros but since I’ve never been to Intramuros, I made a reservation.
I just made a reservation for 2 on their facebook page, requested a corner table and definite time. They are responsive and very accommodating. We were 30 minutes early and they accepted us with our promised corner table. The food is good and affordable, can’t believe we just spent P1000 for both of us. I should have not doubted this place in the first place!
THE NIGHT
I’ve been to a fine dining restaurant before but it’s my first time to dine it romantically. It felt surreal, with the Christmas lights, live band and romantic aura, that I felt shy with the situation (Weird, right?). But Paul knows how to make me laugh and comfortable so I learned to ease up and enjoy the beautiful view that I never imagined with the chaotic Manila I knew.
Through the night, we talked about things and secrets that were never opened up before. I asked him if he ever felt so tired of my dramas and pushing away before. He answered me with no, “na kahit sinasabi nila na itigil na kasi magulo na or kahit kontrabida na ako, wala eh di kaya.” And I returned with, “Tinamaan ka sa akin talaga eh no?” And he smiled with his yes. I know he did, I just wanted to hear it. Yeah, very girly of me.
When the food arrived, automatically I gave thanks. But this night is different for he prayed with me, leading and loud, thanking God for the wonderful year and blessings He has given us. He didn’t care that we were in a public place or that the couple in the next table is looking at us. So I say my prayer too, thanking God for He always give me more reasons to love you.
It was one of the nights that I wished time stopped. I don’t mind sitting in the rooftop with the wind blowing our hairs, city lights shining for us and a live band singing for us. I felt contentment followed by excitement for the future we can talk for hours. Happy Anniversary, my love. To many more.
P.S I need to buy a camera already! :'(
