AND I LOVE YOU SO

Chapter 28.1.2

Published:  October 15, 2013

CHAPTER 28.1.2

RICKY's POV

It's been six months that I've been working my ass here in NYC. I actually love my job, but I missed Katie so much. Pakiramdam ko nga ay mas hirap pa ko ngayon kaysa n'ung unang alis ko even I was broken that time.

Kakagaling ko lang sa Tiffany sa Fifth Avenue. I bought her the ring that I wanted to give her. It's quite expensive but she'll definitely love it. I can actually picture it on her finger. I just hope she won't dump me.

Madalas pa rin naman kaming mag-usap using video calls. Sabi niya, nagkaayos na daw ang papa namin at si uncle Jeremy niya. Hindi na rin daw itinuloy ng papa namin ang demanda. 'Yung mom naman niya ay  humiwalay na nang tuluyan d'un sa asawa. Oh well, hindi ko na rin masyadong naintindihan ang ibang detalye kasi naaaliw akong tingnan siya sa screen ng laptop ko. Sobrang miss na miss ko na talaga siya.

Medyo nagitla lang ako sa malalim kong pag-iisip nang may biglang kumatok at sumilip mula roon si Courtney, ang HR Assistant. Itinago ko agad ang singsing sa bulsa ko.

"Sir, I'm so sorry to disturb you but your new secretary is here."

"Excuse me?" Kumunot lang ako sa blonde HR namin. I think she's British. "Where's Leila?"

"Oh," parang nagitla pa siya sa tanong ko. "Were you not informed that she was transferred in Los Angeles?"

"I'm afraid I'm not." Jeez, panibagong pakisamahan na naman ba 'to? Kung kailan ko lang din nakagaangan katrabaho si Leila and, for heaven's sake! I have a position on this company and yet I am the last one to know!

"I'm sorry to hear that, sir." Bigla siyang nag-alangan at napangiwi.

"Fine, I would like to meet her." I took a deep sigh and gave her the sign to let my new secretary in. Itinuon ko muna ang atensyon ko sa laptop at nagbasa ng mga emails.

"Good morning, sir!" Pagkadinig ko pa lang sa boses niya ay napaangat na kaagad ako nang tingin.

"Katie?" Nalaglag ang panga ko at may kung ilang beses akong napakurap.  Am I dreaming or what?!

"Hello, sir..."  She smiled widely. "Surprise!"

"You must be kidding me!" Agad akong napatayo sa swivel chair at sinalubong ko na kaagad siya nang mahigpit kong yakap! God, I missed her! "What are you doing here?"

"I missed you too!" Sagot lang niya sa akin and she immediately kissed me.

"I love that better."  Ngumiti ako habang magkadikit pa rin ang mga labi namin.

We passionately exchanged kisses not knowing that the door is still open.

"Ehermmm..." Oh shit! Everyone is staring at us and gave us a naughty grinned. "I suspect that you like your new secretary, sir." Pabirong sabi pa ni Courtney and yes, she too was grinning from ear to ear.

"Yes, I love her." Proud ko pang sagot. "Please, I don't want to be disturbed for at least an hour and yes, lock the door behind you. Thank you." I smiled at her and she nodded.

"As you please, sir." Nakangiti niyang isinara na nga ang pinto.

Nang lumapat na iyon pasara ay inilapat ko rin ang labi ko sa kanya.  I missed her so much. We kissed each other like there's no tomorrow and when we stopped, we're both breathless and happy.

"I love your welcome, sir." She bit her lip.

"Come," hinila ko siya sa couch at tabi kaming naupo. "Kailan ka pa dito?" I must admit, hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na kaharap ko siya.