Love from afar (Montecarlo Heir #1)

Kabanata 30

"Tell me what's on your mind, please." ani Rico habang dinudungaw ako sa screen ng phone niya.

Ayaw ko na din maging unfair kay Rico. Kung talagang gusto kong maging matapang para sa relasyon namin, bukas dapat ako para sa mga ganitong pagkakataon. Dapat ay gumagawa ako ng hakbang paunti unti para malabanan ko ang multo ko, ang takot ko tungkol sa kung anong mayroon kami.

Si lola Flora na ang halos tumayong ina ko ng napadpad ako sa San Vicente. Maganda itong unang hakbang para sa kung anong meron kami at kung paano ang magiging lagay naming dalawa. Tatawagan ko nalang siya bukas ng umaga para makausap ko. Gusto ko na sakin din mismo manggaling, na pormal ko ding masabi.. ang kung anong mayroon kami.

"A-ayos lang sa akin Rico.. na malaman ni lola Flora. Tama ka dahil malaking parte na siya ng buhay ko dito sa San Vicente. Okay lang na malaman niya." I smiled to somehow assure him that I'm not upset about the good sister knowing about us. I think it's time.

With this, I think of telling Elisse too, if I am able to get enough courage.

He sighed but I know it's because of relief. "Alright. Thank you, baby. You wanted to take your time when letting the important people in your life to know about us, and I appreciate you doing that so I'll support you. I'll wait for you until you are ready to tell the world you are mine, and I'm yours." he sincerely said. Arms are crossed and resting on his coffee table.

He's right. I should start working with my confidence. The world we live in now, is slowly accepting these kinds of relationships, people are becoming more welcoming with the people from LGBTQ community.

I smiled at him and he smiled back. I hope the connection we have built the past months, will help me overcome my fear and insecurities.

"What are your plans tomorrow?" he asked changing the subject.

"Papasok ako. Hanggang ngayon lang ang naapprove na leave ko. Gusto ko nadin pormal na makausap si Ms. Kamile at Ms. Rebecca sa pagresign ko, at sa pagpofocus ko sa OJT ko."

"Mhmm. Alright. I'll remind Ben tomorrow. If you need any assistance, you can reach out to him." he replied. I simply nodded.

"Okay. Enrollment na din pala namin next week. Buong week naman ang nilaan para sa seniors, kaya pag naapprove ang resignation ko, saka ako mag eenroll. Kakausapin ko nalang si Ms. Rebecca para masabi ko sa admin kung ano ang hihinging documents para sa partnership." dagdag ko.

"Our company has been accommodating students from San Vicente University for their internships. Surely we have the agreement renewed this year for you to take your internship in MECS." ani Rico.

"Sige. Pero gusto ko padin sanang makasiguro kaya itatanong ko nadin kung sakali." I said as I am starting to be distracted with his strong arms flexing its muscles and are flashing on my screen. He is drinking his coffee while listening. He sometimes glanced at the window then stared back at me whenever I speak.

"Alright. Just make sure Matias is with you when you go outside." He smiled while leaning towards his phone. He is giving me a clear view of his broad shoulders and veiny forearms. He's topless and I can't help my malicious thoughts from clouding my mind. I stared at his hands that are intertwined. His long and thick fingers.

"Are you sleepy?" his voice became husky. I'm.. attracted. Jusko. Ano bang pagnanasa nanaman to.

"H-hindi pa naman. Ikaw ba?" sabi ko habang nakatitig sa katawan niya. Ibababa niya na ba ang tawag? Pwede bang mamaya na?

He chuckled sexily. Kahit ang pagtawa niya ay nakakaakit para sa akin. May nakakatawa ba sa sinabi ko?

"Baby." he tried to suppress his laughter "I just woke up. I'm drinking my morning coffee you see.." he raised a brow while smirking. He even raised his coffee cup to show me what he is drinking.