Chapter 27: Nirvana
(Warning: SPG ahead! This chapter contains scenes that are too explicit for young readers. Please read at your own risk. J)
I don't know what I would feel after hearing what he just said. If I will be happy because it means he likes me too—he won't be jealous of me and Traise like that if he doesn't have feelings for me, or if I will be upset because some part of my brain says he is just toying with my feelings. It is hard to believe that he is acting like this towards me when he already has a girlfriend.
What does he want to accomplish? Does he want me to be a third party?
No! I am not that kind of woman and I am not selfish. I won't let myself be the reason for someone's heartache. I can’t take that. So instead of believing what he says it is better for me to s
Chapter 28: ConfessionThe sun was up outside but here I am, still lying in the bed. I feel like I am dreaming. I never imagined this moment would happen—to watch my boss in his deep sleep.Far from his usual form, I am seeing him right now. His forehead was not furrowed. And his face was gentle as if he were sleeping like an angel.I smiled sweetly when he moved slightly. His long hair was tangled so a few strands of it fell into her eyes. I raised my right hand then moved it aside gently and returned it to its original position.When I am done, instead of lowering my hand, it moved spontaneously as if it had a brain of its own and caressed his face—from his thick eyebrows, sharp nose, up to his thin red lips.I swallowed hard at the same time my heart pounded erratically as I focused my
Chapter 29: Wrath1 message received from Handsome TraiseI almost rolled my eyes when Trey's contact name appeared on my phone screen. I didn't notice that he had tampered with my phone while we were on the plane so his registered name in my contacts has changed.I shook my head as I read his text while grinning. We already sent him to his condo unit because he didn’t bring his car.From: Handsome TraiseSun - 2:40 pmWhere are you, Lu? Damn! I'm so tired. Fucking jet lag. I'll just take a nap. Beep me back once you got home. Take care. :*I was typing my reply to him when someone broke the silence inside the car I am in right now.
Chapter 30: Veracity "What are you, Elise? A plumb? Come here," he muttered in a serious tone as he gestured his hand in the vacant space beside him. We are now here inside his office. He is sitting at the couch while I choose to just stand near the door so that whatever happens I can easily run away. I am a bit hesitant to come closer to him because based on his serious aura right now, he doesn't seem to be in a good mood. Perhaps, he was really mad about what I had posted on I*******m. But I don’t understand why he would be. I don't see anything wrong with that. Traise just simply put his arms across my shoulder while I smiled at the camera. So, I really don't get it why would he be furious at that. I sighed and seriously looked at him. "No, I'm fine here,"
Chapter 31: Communiqué"Damn, sweetie. You cooked so devine! Let’s get married!"I suddenly swallowed a whole piece of marinated chicken when I heard what he just said.I coughed a lot of times while I am hitting my chest because of its tightness. He was then got alarmed and immediately attended to me. He picked up the prepared bottled water from the coffee table where we were eating and then gently gave it to me while caressing my back.After a while, he clicked his tongue. "Are you okay? I told you to eat slowly," he scolded me, his voice reflecting concern.I swallowed once again and then heaved a sigh of relief when I can already breathe properly. Then I put down the bottled water back at the coffee table before I faced him and awkwardly smiled at him."I'm fine," I assured him. He th
Chapter 32: FerventI covered my mouth as I couldn’t stop myself not to sob. My tears instantly flow the moment I let them fall. I am so overwhelmed right now that I could help not to be emotional.I never thought he would love me this much that he could shout that to the whole world. He just proclaimed me as the woman he loves to the whole company and for me, that was more than enough rather than having just a label in our relationship.Because of that, I realized that he really deserves to be loved even if he is not the man I dream of. I just hope he can stand it up until the end.The surroundings became even louder when everyone applauded. I just hugged him and buried my face in his chest. I don't want everyone to see how emotional I am in this matter because it is so damn embarrassing."Hush, Love.
Chapter 33: WorriesOthers indeed say that time runs too fast when you are happy.It is now June—my birth month. It's already been three months since Gavin announced to the entire company about the two of us. During those times, he made me feel how important I was in his life and showed me how much he loved me.Since that day—even if I didn't ask him to, he started courting me. He took care of me. Every day he would pick me up every morning and drive me home after work. He always accompanies me every lunch break. And sometimes, he invites me to eat out when his schedule is not hectic.Every day that we are together, I can see changes in him. His irritability has lessened. He is also learning to interact with the other employees. I also often see him smile not only when I am in front of him but a
Chapter 34: DismayThe next day was Saturday, so I woke up at noon because there was no work. When I got up, I went straight to the kitchen to grab something to eat. Then, I caught up with Aunt Beatriz there who was preparing the table and Maegan was helping her."Luli, your birthday will be next week, right?" Tita Bea suddenly muttered in the middle of our lunch.I just nodded at her because it is disrespectful to speak up when your mouth is full."Do you want to go home to Bohol? Let's just celebrate your birthday there," Tito Ronel then suggested."Yes, Luli. Your uncle's suggestion is good. Your cousins can go with us too because their classes have already ended," Tita Bea agreed.Maegan nodded as her two siblings quietly continued eating. All I know
Chapter 35: Hometown"Ate Luli, where will our room be?""The one next to your parents," I replied to Maegan while I am arranging some of the things we brought here."Okay. I'll go to sleep first, huh? You know, jet lag," she then giggled.I laughed at what she said. "All right, you go ahead. I will follow there once I finish this," I told her which she just nodded and then immediately went to our room.As I talked about last week with Aunt Beatriz and Uncle Ronel, we are now inCarmen—a small town situated in Bohol, where I exactly grew up in which I have memories here that I tried to escape and forget.