"Yes, Mommy... Okay, noted... Gusto ko na rin po pala bumalik sa trabaho... Really? Thankyou po... " My lips pursed. "I love you, take care po." She ended the call.
Sinundan ko ng tingin si Fabian na kanina pa paikot-ikot sa loob ng kuwarto naming dalawa. Yes, we're sleeping on the same bed. I don't have a problem with that dahil naalala ko 'yong sinabi ni Mommy noon, na nakaya ko ngang tumira sa condo niya, matulog katabi niya, ngayon pa kaya na kasal na kami?
Somehow, I managed not to tantrum like a fvcking child whenever he's near. I am slowly accepting it, and I am slowly accepting him in my life. Unti-unti ko nang pinapakawalan ang galit sa aking dibdib. It is not good for my health.
"What's that?" He asked when he caught me staring at him.
"I am going back to work," I said.
Tinalikuran ko siya at hindi inalintana ang kan'yang paninitig sa akin. Inayos ko ang mga kakailanganin ko mamaya para pagkatapos naming mag-breakfast, hindi na ako matataranta dahil aalis na ako papuntang work.
I am currently handling the Ocampo Motor Company. My Dad let me work under his own business because I told him that I want to build my own clothing company, and in a condition of working on him at doon ako mag-iipon.
And I think, my savings are already enough to build my own business. I really want to have a business na hindi ko gamit ang pangalan ng aking mga magulang. Kaya nga kahit gustong ipamana sa akin ni Mommy ang Valerine-C, tumanggi agad ako because I want to be a successful woman with my own hardworks, hindi dahil sa hirap at pagod ng magulang ko.
My thoughts didn't last long when I felt an arms on my waist. I bit my lower lip and pretended that it didn't affect me. My heart beats escalate and my stomach turned a somersault. Mas lalo pa niya akong inilapit sa kan'ya at mahigpit na hinawakan. He rested his head on my shoulder and whispered something.
"Don't work too much... I can work for us," he whispered.
Shivers sent down on my spine as I felt his lips against my skin. He became clingier after talking with him yesterday. Perhaps he knows that I would not push him away this time. Alam niyang hindi na ako magagalit kaya nagte-take-advantage siya.
"I have dreams, Fabian," I muttered.
"Then I will help you to reach that dream, Venus," he answered.
"What if you are my dream?" I smirked.
Sandali siyang natigilan dahil sa aking sinabi.
"Matagal mo na akong nakuha, Vena. The very first time we met, nakuha mo na agad ako."
"S'yempre, maganda ako," I boasted.
"Yes, baby, you are so beautiful," he whispered.
"But really, I want to help. I want you to reach that dream of yours, baby, by being a supportive husband. I will always be here, supporting you and watching you," dagdag niya.
"Bakit? Alam mo ba kung ano 'yong tinutukoy ko?"
"Yes, Venus. Would you believe me if I already have a sketch for your VA Ocampo? Believe me, your VA Ocampo can surpass that Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, or anything na famous na brand," he said, smiling.
I shook my head. Having him beside me is like a dream come true. Maaaring nagalit ako noon, but it is a part of living, right? It takes time. Hindi dapat minamadali ang lahat dahil lahat ng bagay, may tamang kalalagyan at may tamang panahon.
It didn't last long. Someone called him and told him that he need to visit the site, and me on the other hand, need to work, too. He prepared our food and eat silently. Tanging mga kubyertos lamang ang nag-iingay and I don't mind eating without a noise because I don't like talking when I am eating.
"I need to go, Fabian," I told him when I received a text from my secretary.
I wore my blazer before getting my bag. I breathe heavily as I putted my wrist watch on my wrist that I have removed a while ago. Nanatili siyang tahimik habang pinapanood ako, halatang tinitimbang ang aking reaksyon.
"Aalis na ako," wika ko nang matapos kong magpalit ng heels.
His lips pursed. Humilig siya sa upuan at tinitigan ako. I averted my gaze because I find it awkward. Hindi ba siya nahihiya na kitang-kita ko kung paano niya ako titigan?
"Wait a minute," wika niya at tumayo mula sa kan'yang kinauupuan.
I crossed my arms over my chest and raised an eyebrow. I heaved a sigh when I heard my phone rang again. Hinayaan ko ito at nagpatianod sa mga titig ni Fabian na kanina ko pa iniiwasan dahil alam kong sa oras na titigan ko siya pabalik, ako ang mawawala, maiwawala ako ng kan'yang mga mata.
"I love you," he smiled sweetly as he leant his elbows on the cabinet beside us. "I can't take care of you since we're both away from each other, but I promise to check on you every hour. I love you so much, Venus. Take good care," he said sweetly and leant me a three dutchmill.
"What the fuck? Where did you get that?"
"In your hidden mini-fridge," he smirked.
"Tapos ibibigay mo sa akin 'yong akin naman talaga? Akala ko naman binilhan mo ako," saad ko.
"You wish," he chuckled.
Ininom ko ang isang dutchmill at nilagay ang dalawa sa aking bag. I quickly bid my goodbye to him because I really need to leave but he gripped my arm and I saw him looking at me with his teary eyes while pouting his lower lip.
"What?" I asked calmly.
"You forgot my kisses," he baby talked.
"And?" I raised a brow.
"I want to kiss you," he didn't give a warning, instead he quickly gave me a peck on my forehead. He gave me a swift kisses on my both cheeks, tip of my nose, but a long kiss on my lips.
"No one can ruin my mood today," he stated and turned his back on me.
I was stunned for how many minutes until I heard my phone's ringtone again. I pressed the green button to answer Anya's call.
"Good morning, Ma'am. I just want to remind you that twenty minutes from now, magsisimula na ang meeting niyo with the representative of Toyota Corporation."
"Alright, be there in a minute. I am really sorry for inconvenience. Thankyou so much for reminding me, Anya. Did you eat your breakfast?"
"Y-yes, Ma'am. Welcome. It's my job."
I ended the call and faced Fabian that's looking intently at me. Nakaayos na rin siya at mukhang aalis na rin papuntang trabaho. Amoy na amoy ko mula sa aking kinatatayuan ang kan'yang pabango kahit na malayo naman siya sa akin. His eyebrows wiggled and his lips formed into an amused smiles when he caught me staring at him, too.
"Wanna ride on me?" He asked, smirking. "I mean, want to ride with me? I can escort you to your work before going to Batangas," he said.
"Ilang araw kang mawawala?" I asked, ramdam ko ang panghihinayang sa aking boses.
"Uhm... two days. Malapit nang matapos ang building that's why I need to check and see the outcome," he answered. "Why? Do you want to have a baby first before going to work?"
I laughed and quickly shook my head. My heart beats escalate as I stared intently at his lips. It is reddish and it is tempting me to kiss it. I averted my gaze and cleared my throat. He's waiting for my answers and smirk plasters on his lips.
"Uh... No... I mean... I'll miss you... " I answered, almost a whisper.
He swallowed hard and did his mannerism again. Bumilis ang kan'yang paghinga. He licked his lower lip and heaved a sigh. Mariin siyang napapikit at nang sandali niyang buksan itong muli, namungay ang kan'yang mga mata.
"Fuck... Tangina, isang gan'yan mo lang, uuwian agad kita. Sabihin mo lang na mami-miss mo ako, uuwi agad ako... " Nahihirapan niyang sambit.