Chapter 6

Ronald gazed into my eyes, and his eyes wanted to tell me something. "I want you to know that you're the only one I can trust," he begins, his voice husky. "I am willing to take care of you and for the baby you're carrying," Ronald continues, his voice a whisper. "I am willing to keep you away from your father," dagdag niya, at inabot niya ang mga kamay ko habang unti-unting dumapo ang labi niya sa balat ko.

I was surprised by what he just said.

“I appreciate that,” a smile gracing across my lips. “But I want to ask something from you?”

His eyes held my gaze. “Just tell me and I will answer it,” sagot niya kaya huminga ako ng malalim.

I needed to lie so he wouldn’t notice that I secretly asked my mobsters to investigate him. “I-I feel so overwhelmed because it seems like we met before, we have known each other for a long time and sometimes there’s a vivid picture in my mind and I’m with this man in the past. Back then, he looks like you.” I told him, and I saw his shock expression. “Have we met before? I mean who are you in my past?” My tears began to well up, and he slowly pulled away his hands.

He cleared his throat. “I actually don’t want to tell you to protect you,” he responded.

Kumuha siya ng tissue at lumapit para punasan ang mga luha ko.“One day I will tell you but it isn’t the right time now that we should talked about that,” he explained.

“If lying will be the way to protect the person I loved and then I will do it because I want to take care of you, and our baby,” he stood up from his seat and walked towards me to give me a tight hug.

His words warmed my heart, but a little fear mixed in too. I looked up at him, drawn to his intense gaze. It felt like we were the only two people in this place as the music continued to play. He cleared his throat, and the silence between us was like an electric current, full of unspoken feelings. I couldn't help but glance into his eyes, mirroring myself glancing into his eyes.

Hanggang sa naramdaman kong dumampi ang labi niya sa labi ko, malambot na parang bulong at balahibo at mainit na parang tag-araw. Isang dampi na nagpapadala ng kuryente, na nagpabilis ng tibok ng aking puso sa loob ng ilang segundo sa aking katawan, na nagpapikit pa sa mga mata ko.

When our lips parted, I saw his lips curving into a smile that spread across his face until his mobster came and interrupted us.

"Boss—” he heard him so he turned his attention to him.

"What are you going to tell me?" he asked, his voice baritone. "It's getting late and we need to go home right now," he suggested and he glanced at me. I heard him murmuring, "His father was just near the restaurant and they were just in the second street. If we don't leave here, in minutes we are in trouble." I forced a smile and pretended that I did not overhear it.

"Okay, darling, let's go and I know you need a rest." He offered his hand, I reached for it and went out to the restaurant's secret place.

As we were heading out, when we reached the lobby there were no customers anymore. "I appreciate your help and next time, I'll double the cash I gave you," he stated before waving goodbye.

“Walang problema, boss,” nakangiting sambit ng lalaki. “Anytime, kapag may kailangan ka,” dagdag pa nito.

“Anyway, let me know if you find anything.” Bumukas ang salamin na pinto, tumambad ang tahimik at walang laman na kalye.

His grip on my hands tightened, a silent promise as he pulled me out. Behind us, the mobsters, dark figures in their suits, followed close.The cool air was shocking to me after the warm, smoky air inside.

All the city lights were blurry and bright as we walked out into the empty street.

Napakagandang gabi, ngunit tumunog ang mga sirena sa di kalayuan upang ipaalala na hindi palaging ligtas ang mga bagay.

His jaw was clenched, his eyes moving around the street, and his shoulders were tense. Our mobsters in suits stood close, their faces serious, starting to form a protective circle around us. Their hands were under their jackets, as if they were being alert so they could immediately get their guns.

Napatingin-tingin sila sa paligid bago kami sumakay sa itim na sasakyan. Dahan-dahan namang pinaandar ito ni Ronald at nanatiling alerto ang mga tauhan namin.

“Don't worry, we'll get home safe,” he said, holding my hand and give me assurance.

"Miss Airah, just relax, okay?" one of the mobsters urged.

"Yeah, he's right," he agreed in a deep, concerned voice. "Don't worry too much, because of the baby.”

A smile appeared on my lips. I smiled a little. I closed my eyes slowly, as the car's movement and the engine sounds made me feel sleepy. I drifted off to sleep. Time flew by, and we were getting closer to home. When we turned into the mansion,

As my eyes slowly opened, I noticed that we were finally home. I also felt that someone was carrying me. "Just close your eyes, and I will take you to bed," I heard his husky voice.

"Okay," I replied before I closed my eyes again.

I heard the sound of footsteps until I felt that my body slowly landed on a soft surface and was covered with a blanket. His lips gently landed on my forehead, and he slowly opened the door so I wouldn't wake up.