Chapter 5: Inspired

Afternoon weekend, she was at the terrace reading magazine when she suddenly saw Thyago from afar and enters the gate. He was walking towards her place so she immediately sits properly and fixed her hair making sure she'll look presentable to him. Trying to pretend she wasn't aware that he's coming, she acts to be surprised when he came near to her.

"Hi!" She heard him greeted so she slowly jerked her eyes from the magazine looking surprised as if he never noticed him. Seeing him smiling so cute, something jerked in her heart in a very unusual way.

Aww, his smile is really something...

"Hello!" She answered giving him her sweetest smile. Seeing him smiling at her, happiness filled her heart. She suddenly hopes those smiles are only hers to own.

"Is Elena inside?" He asked while his eyes were on the entrance door roaming inside. Her sweet smile suddenly vanished when she heard the name of Elena.

Of course, what will I expect? Why would he visit here, anyway? Elena, Elena, why is it always have to be Elena? Why not me? Come on Thyago... Why looking for someone not important when I'm the one at your front ready to serve and entertain you?

"Actually, she went out with her friends. I'm not sure but I heard her said to Aunt Meryl she'll make a project on her classmate's house." She reasoned out.

The truth is she had no idea where the hell Elena went. Although she knew she went out somewhere, she just doesn't know where she goes and she doesn't care about it. Well, Elena should be thankful because she covers up for her. Her friends pick her up this morning and she heard they will meet hot boys from Capital in one of her friend's house. She was glad anyway because she can monopolize Thyago this time. She saw in his face her turned sad and got disappointed when he heard that Elena wasn't around. Does he really want to be with Elena that bad? Lucky her for being that special. Doesn't he know that she was way more interesting than her cousin if he tried to get to know her?

"I guess, I'll go ahead..." He said looking so disappointed and was about to go.

Oh no! I have to stop him! I have to make him stay with me and make him choose to spend his time with me. Think Blessie, think...

Thyago was about to walk away and go when she finally thought of an idea to stop him.

"You can wait for her if you want. She might come home any moment, you know." She stated hoping he'll decide to stay. Although knowing her cousin might come home late at night, she was hoping she can make him agree. She doesn't want him to go and leave even if his reason for staying is to wait for Elena. It hurts yes, but to have him as a company, she wouldn't mind though. A little bit of his time and attention is a big accomplishment for her. She saw him thought for a moment before he decides and says:

"Would you mind if you'll join me while waiting for her?" He asked then seated beside her.

A triumphant smile secretly painted her lips. Who is she to decline when this is just exactly the way she wanted it to be? This was a lucky day for her she thought.

"Sure, why not." She replied then carelessly turned the next page on the magazine she was reading and pretended to divert her attention on it.

She saw him took a glimpse of the magazine she was reading from the corner of his eyes. When she looked at him and met his eyes, he gave her a breathtaking smile as a response.

Come on, Thyago! Will you stop smiling at me that way because my poor heart is throbbing like crazy...

"I didn't know you like reading write-ups about business. Considering your age, you must be smart enough to be fond of reading such stuff like that." He said looking so amazed.

Wait-- What? Damn! This is not the magazine I'm reading. It was POSH magazine I'm reading not this business write-up. Why the hell I'm holding this crap!!!

Stupid of her because she might have grabbed the wrong magazine when she immediately fixed herself while Thyago was coming towards her place a while ago. Now she has to think of a smart answer to why she is fond of reading business stuff. Now she has to impress him and made him think that she was an interesting person.

Come on Bea, think!!!

"W-Well, I was planning to put up my own business in the future. It was my dream actually." She answered.

Liar! Even business columns in newspapers make you bored!

"Really, that's nice to hear! I like reading business write-ups too. You know, it runs on our blood." He stated.

"Really? You came from a family of businessmen? Your Dad was into politics right?" She asked innocently pretending she didn't know that information already.

"Yes, my father and some relatives might into politics but my family also owns a real estate company and maybe five to six hotels and restaurants. Got no choice, I have to follow the footsteps of my parents and Granpa although I wanna take up law when I reach college." He explained and that actually impressed her.

"Don't you have plans in following your Dad's steps in politics?" She couldn't help to ask.

"I don't know. I like helping people just like my Dad but I don't think I have an interest in politics. I can help in my own ways without entering the complications and danger of politics. Besides, my Mom and Granpa are encouraging me in managing our businesses soon. They said I'm the only one they can rely on administering our businesses."

She knew that Thyago is not just a handsome face but also a responsible person that full of dreams, but hearing it from him was really impressive. She suddenly felt that her infatuation with him gets stronger. He was indeed an amazing and smart person with a huge heart for the needy.

"That's so nice of you. You're probably very rich..." She uttered looking so amazed.

"My parents, not me." He corrected with a frown on his face.

See how humble he is? He was not the typical rich boy son who brags about his parents' power and wealth. He's proud of his parent's achievement but he doesn't take that as credit.

"Come on, you were their son. That made you rich also. Why you're so humble, Mr. Thyago Williams?" She stated cocking one brow that made Thyago chuckle.

"You were funny and cute with your curiosity, Bea. They earned their success through hard work and pains of course." He said in between laughs. That complicated made a somersault in her heart.

"Do you have plans in making your own success without your parent's help? I'm sure you can do it knowing your goals and abilities? You are smart, efficient, and full of ambitions. I know you can do it." She heard him chuckled again as if he was pleased by that something she said.

She's glad she can make him laugh. His laughter is like a sweet harmony on her ears and she will never get tired of listening through it. Well, she just only told him the truth. He was indeed excellent in every way so there's no way he can't be the person he wants to be in the future.

"Wait, what do you mean you wanna take up law? You can take as many courses as you want in college. I mean, your family can surely afford it." She suggested.

Well if she was that rich like him, she'll study abroad at the most prestigious school and take courses she would love to. Travel beautiful places in different countries all over the world and learned about their cultures and traditions too.

"I wanna be a lawyer and practice that profession. I wanna be known and be successful in that decree. To work hard and be good at it but as I've said, I have no choice but to follow what my parents wanted me to do. I have to handle our business soon because I'm the only one they can rely upon."

"What do you mean you're the only one they can rely upon?" She couldn't help to ask.

"My Mom has no other siblings and she was handling my grandfather's wealth that she was about to inherit to her father. I'm the only child so meaning I'm the only one who can manage and administer my grandfather's businesses." He elaborated.

"What about your dream to become a lawyer?"

"Well I guess, I have to set aside that dream, you know." He sadly stated.

Her heart suddenly went on him. She could feel his sadness and that made her sad also. She can't imagine doing things she doesn't want to when it has something to do with her future. Knowing her Dad, of course, he won't force her to do something she doesn't want. He's always there to support her dreams and whatever she wants. But in Thyago's condition, she couldn't help to feel his sadness and frustrations.

Seeing Thyago now, he seemed responsible and matured enough to think that way. He was just in high school if she was not mistaken. He's probably fifteen or sixteen years old and considering his age, he's way too matured and responsible enough to think and make such decisions like that. A good and impressive trait in a boy towards becoming a good man, she thought.

"You are such a responsible person, Thyago." She smiled being impressed by him. With that, she admired him more.

She saw him stopped for a moment then suddenly gazed at her. She could feel him scanning her face and it kind of made her uncomfortable. When she jerked her head to meet his eyes. She saw him staring at her lips and that made her really nervous. Her eyes widened when he suddenly came closer to her almost like an inch away from him.

Gosh, what he's going to do? Is he gonna kiss me?!!

"There's a smudge on your face." It shocked her when his fingers gently wiped the side of her lips. Certain electricity hit her and her breathing literally stopped by that. Their faces are almost an inch away from each other and his warm breath fanned her face.

"There, I wiped it." She exhaled heavily for her breath suddenly hitch after that wonderful moment. Wherever she got that smudge on her face, she doesn't care anymore. It helps her anyway to get extra points to Thyago. Seems like destiny's on her side.

"Thanks..." She uttered while blushing.

She saw him smile and gaze at her again for a moment, then suddenly got stunned for a reason she doesn't know. Whatever that thing came through his mind but she noticed his face suddenly turned stiff and serious. He suddenly looked uncomfortable and uneasy afterwards.

"Anything wrong?" She asked worriedly.

He went silent and thought for a moment as he diverted his gaze to another direction and unintentionally looked at his watch. Whatever made him feel uneasy, she has no idea.

"Ummm... I guess I can't wait any longer, Bea. Please tell Elena that I dropped by, okay?" She suddenly felt disappointed when he said he wanna leave.

"Sure..." She answered. Deep inside, she got a bit disappointed.

What could possibly go wrong? What made him changed his mind? Did he get bored? Can't he stay a little bit longer?

When Thyago left, she felt puzzled and a bit worried she might be him. Why did he suddenly decide to go and leave? Did she upset him? She was talking with sense and he seemed enjoying her company so what made him think to leave? She wished he stayed more longer than he did because being with him was like on cloud nine.

That night, he wrote in her diary and burst all the emotions she feels inside.

Dear Thyago's Notes:

Your Master chatted with me today and I definitely enjoyed being with him. Just wish we talked more longer than that. He actually caressed my cheek and his thumb gently massaged the side of my lips. Okay, that was partly a lie. Actually, he didn't caress my cheek, I just wish he did. He said there's a smudge on my face so he wiped it, just wish he did it because he wants to. Strange, but when I'm near him, my heart always throb. When he touched the side of my lips, I felt a certain electricity and it sent me tingling inside. When his breath fanned my face, I shivered deliciously and when he gazed at me eye to eye, gosh it seems like I'm melting like an ice cream under the sunlight. He was such an amazing person. He was smart and full of ambitions and I was glad I got to know that part of him. I know he was excellent in so many ways so there's no way he can't be the person he wants to be in the future. I can only wish him all the best in life.

I never felt this way before towards a boy, probably because he was the first person who made me feel this way. But I love these feelings somehow. He actually inspired me and makes me think what I wanna be in the future. All these strange things I feel towards your Master, although it's new to me, I'm perfectly fine with it. Just so wish he'll feel the same way too in the future. I mean there is nothing wrong with dreaming since it was free anyway, right? I only wished he stayed more longer so he got the chance to know me more better...

~Miss Pretty

That night before she slept, he prayed solemnly to God. Her silly heart wished and prayed that Thyago will soon feel the same feelings she has towards him. That night, she slept dreaming of him, a very sweet dream with Thyago.