Not a Coincidence

Chapter 11: Promise

“Good morning, Ma’am. I just need you to sign here to certify that you already accepted the package. The bill was already set. Wala na pong ibang problema.”

It was 6 in the morning and I was preparing myself for school when someone knocked at my door. It was a delivery guy, and he had a box on his hand. I saw his uniform and it said ‘Book Lounge’.

Wait.

Book Lounge?!

It was like the most prestigious book shop in Italy! It has an outlet branch here in the Philippines but I didn’t dare to enter it even once because it mostly screamed luxury!

“Po?” that was all I managed to ask after taking the papers from him. “Ano po ito?” I felt like an idiot for asking but I didn’t understand what it really was for.

“Ah, Ma’am, Sir Juan ordered a set last week and when the books finally came from Italy last night, he asked us to deliver them to you first thing in the morning,” the guy answered politely.

I just quickly signed the papers and closed my door after thanking him. I went to the living room and opened the box.

My lips parted when I saw the limited edition of the ‘Flash Anatomy: The Organs of the Human Anatomy’ books series right before my eyes. I was blinking so hard, scared that they might disappear any moment.

I checked the other books and they were freaking complete!

Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Digestive, Nervous, Special Senses, Integumentary, Respiratory, Reproductive, Urogenital and Endocrine!

9 fucking books! In just one box!

“Oh my God,” I quickly sniffed the books because their scent was very therapeutic. “Juan...how and why did get me these?” I whispered as I try to unpack the rest of the box.

Then mind suddenly clicked in remembrance.

2 weeks ago, Juan asked me about the things I like, foods I usually eat, books I read and I need, and others. He insisted knowing those because he said he wanted to memorize and be informed of what makes me up.

That time, I fed his curiosity by answering all his questions and I knew I must have mentioned about these books. I told him that they were actually limited and they were just available in Italy.

I knew Juan was rich but I didn’t think he would go this far for me.

He has always surprised me.

I reached for my phone and dialed his number.

(Good morning, baby. You’re earlier…what’s up?) I heard him yawn from the other end. His class usually started at 9 am so he was probably extending his time sleeping.

“Why were you still in bed? You have training at 7 A.M. 6:10 na, you have to get up,” I reminded him carefully, trying to sound with authority.

Juan said he really liked it when I was acting all up with authority on him. Of course, I liked it too but in moderation. I knew that too much authority would either break 2 people apart, depending on the impact it has on the relationship.

Crazy, right? Crazy world of relationship.

(Alright, alright, my soon-to-be girlfriend and soon-to-be GDL.) He said, chuckling.

I pursed my lips, trying to hide a smile. But I knew better that I was already blushing. Juan had always this effect on me. Something I didn’t understand. But I was really happy.

I just can’t bring myself over to tell him all I was feeling. I just needed to be more sure that I wasn’t just being swayed off with the attention he was giving me.