To Catch A Dream (Architect Series #1)

❛ thirty-four ❜

"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.