He is not the guy I would like. He belongs among the teenage dropouts. I saw him one-time smoking weeds among his friends. He is a total Trouble with a capital T, making so many bad decisions in his teenage life. Being in the same community, we still get to encounter each other often. We went to a house party one day, he was there. I didn't even look at him. He doesn't catch my interest. While looking around the house he grabbed me then brought me to his room, that's when he destroyed my fairytale perfect life.

My eyes are dry for crying over hours. I'm seated on the corner of of the bed, the man I hate is behind me.

"Don't tell anyone about this!" He said firmly looking straight at me on the reflection of the big mirror in front of us. "I won't let you leave until you promised me that no one will know about this."

"I promise I won't tell anyone!" I answered so I can finally leave that place. He drove me home and walk me to the gate. My parents were not at home. He grabbed me for the last time and threaten me.

"Don't forget your promise if not I will ruin you in all possible ways I know." He is looking directly on me. I answered softly "Yes!", but looks like he didn't hear me. He grabbed my hair so our eyes levelled. "Answer me." He said angrily. " I won't forget." He kissed me for the last time, he is like a maniac on my eyes. His face is of an evil man, like a demon with burning eyes threatening me by just his stare. He finally let me go. I run directly to my room. I locked the door so nobody can get in. I am finally home. I am safe now. I heard his engine revving, finally leaving the front gate. I will tell Mom about this. He has to pay for what he did. I went out of my room as I heard my parents coming home. I run towards Mom crying. She inquired right away why I'm crying? What is wrong? I told them what happened. Mom sat me down the couch and tried to calm me down. She covered me with her arms and comfort me. Dad is so mad about what he heard. He went directly to his phone and call somebody. He is so angry, he is yelling at the other person on the line. He walked to the study room so I can't hear the conversation. My Mom advised me not to shower for we need to go to the hospital to get a medical-legal... After hours, 2 cars came. It is probably Dad's lawyer and I was right it is Mr Romero indeed. He went inside and Dad told him our situation. After a while, more people entered the living room behind them is the monster. My father is so mad he talked so loud to the newcomers.

"What have you done to my daughter you druggy trash of a kid?" He is about to approach the monster to give him a punch but the adults inside the room managed to stop Dad. He burst out right away as he saw his face.

"We came here to talk." A man said who is probably the father of the monster. "If you are willing to listen." The man said calmly. I burrow my head to my Mom's chest, I don't wanna look at him or anybody.

"Tell me what you want to say?" Father said challenging the other party.

"We came to apologize. What my son did is wrong. But maybe we can talk it out."

"We can't just talk this thing out. Your son is going to jail. See you at court." My father answered with finality.

Mr Romero directed them outside. They talked outside for a while before calling father. They discussed something I don't know.

That day is finally over. This is a new day. We've been to the hospital to get the documents we need to file a case. I didn't dare to leave the house after that incident. My Mom kept me company. I don't want others to learn about what happened to me. I want everything to be the same just like before but it's not. I don't trust anybody anymore. Outside is full of monster. I am safe inside my room.

It will be dinner soon, I went out to join my parents for dinner. Dad asks me what sauce I want for the grilled meat he prepared. " I want soy sauce with lemon please," I answered. He is busy preparing the table so is Mom. They prepared extra plates, perhaps we will have guests tonight. Mr Romero and his family are the usual guests here. So they are coming tonight! It is just natural because he is busy with the case. Mom walked close and kissed me on the head. "Dinner is almost ready. Are you not cold with your clothes? Do you want to change before we eat?" She asked concernedly.

"I'm ok Mom. I'm hungry." I told her.

"Food is almost ready. I will check the kitchen to follow it up." She gave me a soft tap on the shoulder before going back to the kitchen. Mr Romero entered the room, father welcomed him and direct him to the table. They opened a bottle of wine, they seemed to be celebrating something. That's a sign of good news. We will surely win the case then. Father poured me an inch of wine on my glass. "Have a drink sweety". Dad offered. I gestured "No". But Dad's eyes are with Mr Romero so he didn't see my cue. He almost fills it over. My father is out of focus. They walked to the door waiting for more people. I heard more cars coming. More people keep on coming. Voices talking is on the background. Finally, Mom called, "Food is ready." Dad came back with the other guests. Mom is on my right side so I didn't see right away who came. She is filling my plate with some salad and grilled meat. She is overly accomodating tonight. She even chopped my meat into small pieces. I was hungry so I poke a lump of meat and gobble it right away even before Dad's cue that we can start eating already. Mom left my side to go to her chair divulging the faces of the guests. They are Veron's parents and the monster himself together with their lawyer. He is here, sharing the same table with me. He is seated on the far end of the table. I looked at him then to my parents, my eyes asking why.

"Mom, Dad what is he doing here?" I asked my parents. I'm about to cry. His presence gives me chills.

"They are here to discuss your wedding honey!" Father answered my question."

No, Dad! I can't marry this monster! I want him in jail." I was waiting for a supportive answer from my parents but seems like they already came up with a decision.

"Sit down honey! Veron has something to tell you. Let's give him a second chance." I'm so disappointed with my parent's tone. I'm so angry, I felt betrayed. I pushed my plate forward making a loud crashing noise. I ran towards my room. I can't accept this. My father ordered me to come back and listen to him but I continued running inside my room. I am not interested in what he is about to say. He betrayed me, my father whom I thought is always on my side. My head is spinning right now. I locked the door then dropped myself to the bed to hide under my blanket. I didn't even open the lights. I want it dark. I want everything to vanish. I don't like the things happening to me. It's beyond my control and I hate it that way. It's happening as if my opinion doesn't matter. What I want and my emotions don't matter at all. I'm not a doll to be pushed around. I cried myself to sleep.

Mom opened the door using the extra key. "Honey, I'm sorry. But please listen to me. We love you. Don't forget that." She kissed me on the forehead. "We are on your side. Me and your Dad. If you don't want to get married, then you don't have to get married. Listen to me. You are a grown woman now. There will be men who want to own you who will desire you. It is normal. What Veron did is not right. So he came to apologise. He is outside, he wants to talk to you." Mom explained to me softly.

"Mom, No. I don't want to talk to him. Ask him to leave." I told Mom crying again. I'm so scared so I hugged Mom so she won't leave me with him.

"Honey, we can't put him in jail. He is just 18 he is just a kid like you. He is not legally responsible for a crime under the law. His lawyer presented a lot of alibis and statements that you went to that place on your own volition. And he has witnesses stating you were seen having fun in the party. Nobody saw or heard of the actual crime. If we pushed the case further, the maximum he will get is 6 months and probably and a fine. He is here to apologize. Talk to him maybe after that you will change your mind."

"Mom, please don't let him come in," I begged her.

"I will be here. Just call me. Give him a chance." Mom walked out the door even though I told her not to. Veron entered the room he turned the lights brighter so I can see him.

He looked at me. He took a deep breath, He doesn't look sorry at all. "I told you not to tell anyone. This is all your fault." He started talking. I get up and throw the lamp towards him. He dodged so quickly. He closed the door so nobody can hear us. "Stop it. You're making things worst." You're parents just gladly took my Dads money. You are now to be my wife." He said mocking me.

"I will never marry you. I hate you! I want you dead." I tried looking for any hard object to throw at him but he ran fast to immobilize me. I kicked him hard and elbowed his lips. I manage to get out and shout. "Mom...." Mom is just outside the door. She cried as she sees me so scared. She wrapped me on her arms. Veron followed me out. With bleeding lips, he passed by me. He walked downstairs to his parents. "There will be no marriage." Mom declared.

Father lead them outside. I heard them leaving one by one including the lawyers. That night my Mom never left my side.

Days passed, classes are about to resume. I love school. I'm looking forward to being with my friends again. They don't have any idea about the incident. Hope it will be just the same as before. It is Saturday, 2 more days I will be back to school. I decided to stay in the garden to read. I want to clear my mind of that horrifying memory. Just when I am already settled Veron came. He walked straight towards me. He brought some flowers. I went inside ignoring him. The next day he came again to bring some fruits.

I continuously ignore him.

Classes started. My friends are here with me. I am so happy to see them again. But things turn sour when I saw Veron on the campus he went back to school on the same university I'm attending. I am about to tell my parents about this but he is home when I arrive. "Why are you here? Why are you still keep on coming. I told you I don't want to see you, I don't like your gifts. I don't like anything from you!" I shouyed at him.

"Andrea, me and your father agreed that Veron will visit you every day as part of his apology. You can shout and be angry all you want but he has to come here every day to take your anger. That's his punishment." Explained by my mother.

"That doesn't sound like a punishment Mom. I don't want him here. If you want me to be ok. Don't let him be here." I told my Mom. I walked straight to my room and lock the door. That became my situation almost every day now. Veron keeps on coming to bring me whatever. But why are my parents letting a rapist come close to their daughter? How could they treat him this way? For the sake of money, they threw their love for me. They betrayed me. By and by I get tired of explaining to my parents how I hate to see Veron. Then day by day I grew to hate my parents as well.

part 2.

At school, Veron managed to keep his distance. But at home, he can get closer as far as to my room or to the study room where I usually read. That's because he got my parent's permission. I continued to push him away. Months have passed I didn't get pregnant. Mom asked Veron to lessen his visits. It is not working anyway, so he did. The semester is almost over. I hated Veron for the longest time. He came to talk to me once more. I was in the study room reading a book. "I will let you be Andrea. I'm so sorry for what I did to you. Your parents asked me to stop coming." He looks so sad for that thought. He should be glad since his punishment is over.

"I admired you for a long time but you never noticed me. I am invisible to your eyes. That party we organized was just for you. So I can see you closer. I don't know how to talk to you. I had chances prior that day but you showed no interest in me. So I did what I did. I wanted you so bad. Even though you don't like me at all. These days were my happiest days when your parents agreed that we be married, but you're so tough. I can't get through you. You hate me so much. Which I understand because of what I did to you. But I love you even when we were young! So those days that I was close to you just like now. I am already happy with that. Please dont ask me to go." He cried sincerely. It was my first time seeing him like that but I don't care. I walked away not showing any emotion towards his confession. He grabbed my hand softly hoping that I would change my mind but I wagged his hand away. He hugged me from the back, "I'm sorry, please forgive me!" He told me wholeheartedly while sobbing behind me. I tried to get away. Then run towards my room. My heartbeat is running fast. I placed a table in front of the door so nobody can get in. I heard a car leaving so Veron probably left. Even so, I stayed inside my room until Mom knocks on my door. She's calling me for dinner. While eating the phone rang. My Mom stands to answer the phone. She looks shocked of what she learned from the other line. She answered softly so we can't hear the conversation. She went back to her chair as if nothing happened.

"What is that?" Father asked intrigued by the caller.

"Nobody, I will tell you about it later." My Mom answered. My cellphone beeps as well, messages are coming which is very unusual. I checked them while eating. The same shocked expression painted my face so my father asked again. "What is it, honey?"

"Nothing Dad. It's just a chain message." I answered.

"Can we please focus on the table? Nobody is answering no phone, that's an order!"

After dinner, I came to my room thinking about Veron. The message is about him. My classmate whose mother is working as an E.R. nurse told her about Veron overdosing himself with anti depressant drugs.

part 3

10 Years had passed. My life has been silent but smooth. Veron kept his promise he didn't bother me anymore. he went to US after his failed suicide attempt. He should have died that night, if he locked his door, nobody will discover his body until morning. but he is stupid as expected.

I finished college and built an Architectural Firm with my 2 friends. Talia and Zoren, they started as a couple. but after 3 years of being together they ended their relationship. Imagine how envious I am seeing them so sweetly together almost everyday.They were always happy and I was being left out. But now we are all just friends. I like this set up better. And the business is getting better. Zoren is incharge of monitoring the construction site and also the supplies so he is not always at the firm lately. He also have his own construction depot that supply the company, most of the time he is there. While Talia is incharge of bringing new projects. She is frequently at the office with me when she's not busy meeting some clients outside.. While me, I manage our inner function and the manpower and the main designs. I approved the best designs to be implemented and monitor the work of the designers at the firm.

Our office is stationed at my Father's building. He managed to keep me around even though I chose a different path than him. His company is into business financing, in replacement of me he is training my male cousins to handle our business in the future.

I like it this way, my life is just smooth doing what I love. The hallway is so noisy there will be a company party at my father's building. Talia asked me to come with her to grab some food and drinks upstair. I'm almost done with my work so I asked her to wait a little bit more.

"Zoren is coming over," I told Talia while she is dancing. She is already on a party mood. "Guys there is a party at the 2nd floor, maybe you all want to grab something to eat and drink before you go home" I announced to the designers who are already weary of their work for the day. They got excited of the idea of drinking for free. We all went upstairs together, including Zoren who is already waiting outside at the lobby. The employees dancing welcomed us. Maybe Dad closed a big deal for him to throw a party.

My employees are so happy for the free drinks and food. We know almost all other employees on this building too since I'm the daughter of my Dad (the CEO) so we blend in with them comfortably. I sat on the couch after dancing a little. I'm so famish so I stuff my mouth of the food on the table near me. So bad i didn't get plenty earlier. Even my drinks needs refilling. I'm chugging like a construction worker when I noticed a pair of eyes watching me. What a shame for me to eat and drink this way but I don't care I'm so hungry. Besides I'm the daughter of the CEO I technically own everything on this building by right. So a man standing on the wall close to the food and drinks supplies is watching me while I gooble my food and chug my beer doesn't he know me? How dare he to stare at me like that. Anyway I gestured cheers on him from where I'm seated by raising my drink. So I'm sure that I don't know this guy maybe he is new at the company since I know everybody here atleast by face. I continued eating and check my phone. I made selfies to post on my social media. #partytime #munchtime #drinking mode. Those were the hashtag I used. I look at the direction of the guy near the wall, confirmed he is still watching me. So before it get's even weirder I stood up to grab some more food and drinks at the same time talk to this guy.. The paper bag is so close to him, at this distance I can see his face clearly. He is good looking with big body built, he bears a face I haven't seen before on this building..

"Can I get some food Sir?" I started. "Don't you know it is rude to stare at people when they are eating." I told him with a smile so he will know that I'm just joking. He smiled back and showed his perfect set of teeth. Now he doesn't look bored anymore.

"Maam I'm sorry but I'm incharge of the supplies. Please don't take so much since we didn't prepare alot. The party just started but the food is running out. I actually caught alot of party crashers taking food and beers for take out. The party will be over soon this way." He explained. His smile looks like he is joking or maybe he is teasing me since he saw I took alot on my paper bag.

"Ow I am no party crasher here." I answered.

"Maam I saw you and your team coming, you don't bear our company uniform nor our nameplate." He replied with a strong stature. That challenge me bigtime. Doesn't this guy know me. He shouldn't be joking me like this. I can fire him instantly if I get irritated of him.

"Don't you know me? Everybody knows me here. We are invited on this party. Very very important person." I pointed at myself as I call me VVIP proudly.

"Then you can stay Ma'am but please don't take home some food." He looks like joking with his teasing smile but he seriously took my paper bag on my hand. I was caught off guard on what he did. I tried taking it back but he is taller than me so I can't manage to reach the bag on his hand. This guy tries to piss me off. He doesn't know who he is messing with.

"Are you joking me?" I asked now pissed since I can't reach my paper bag.

"Unfortunately I am not." He answered shorty while directing me back to my couch using his one hand. He is looking directly at my eyes. His smile is mocking me even his tall body built is mocking me. I wanna kick him on his leg but it's too much. I'd rather ignore this guy. Maybe I can still catch dinner at home if i leave now.

I took alot of food on my hand and gobble it in front of him as he watch. I walked away. I don't want to waste my time with this guy. If he is joking I don't get it. I told Talia and Zoren that I'm leaving already. They stayed to dance some more. I left the party, I heard the guy calling behind me. What is it this time?

"Ma'am I'm sorry I'm just kidding. I know who you are." He brought me the paper bag with food. He is handing it to me. Suddenly I lost interest on that food. This guy is catching his breath. Should I take that food or not? I asked myself.

"Now you know me? Your promotion will be postponed for 3 years because of what you did." I threaten him.

"Oh please don't take it seriously, Ms. Andrea. I was just joking. I want to see your reaction. And it's really funny seeing your face that way. But now I'm sorry. Please don't punish me. Sometimes we need a little fun you know."

"Ow I take things seriously all the time. Bad for you!" I took the bag with food and eat again. The food change my mind. Food is actually my weakness, it removes my irritated state so instantly. "What is your name again?" I asked.

"You better not know my name then Maam. I'm scared I'm already in trouble." He replied.That smile again popped on his face. He can lighten my mood with that beautiful face. He just have to know how to use it well.

"Yes you are." I warned him answering his smile. Am I flirting with this guy already? I suck at this. He is so good looking I can't seem to know what to say next. I'm running out of lines. I just end up looking at his face and expression.

"Wooh I'm scared." He is so cute while chuckling lightly. He is flirting with me. Should I go for this or should I just go home. I don't encounter this kind of guy everyday. The employees here know that I'm the daughter of the CEO so they are extra careful on how  they treat me. But this guy is confident enough to make fun of me.

"Do you want to go back inside to get a seat or anything?" He offered.

" Aahm maybe I will just go home. I'm already tired." I answered.

"In that case I willl take back this bag." This guy is teasing me. I tried to take my food again. But he lured me inside with it. We sit on another couch near the exit. I ate happily with him. He is a funny guy. I won't get bored with him.

'Don't you dance at all." I asked him.

"I am not a good dancer but for you I will." He get up and dance in front of me. He is indeed not graceful. But he looks funny woobling in the dance floor. I gestured him to come back at the couch. I like him more closer so I can smell him.

"So from what department are you from?"

"Im from marketing department. Please don't ask alot of information from me. I feel like I'm being interrogated. I'm scared I will be fired soon. I just started  last month I want to keep my job." He grabbed some food too from my bag and eat. Now he is getting more confident of himself. Where did he get this idea that he can share food with me now. I'm giggling inside. I want to pull away the bag to tease him but I chose not too. So we ended up telling stories about each others experience especially him, he talks a lot. I'm just asking him from time to time. He said he worked overseas before he work here. I didn't noticed the time passing so fast.

Part 4.....

I never felt this way before, I thought I will never will. Especially after that incident. But maybe its time to forget. Its been 10 years since that day. I'm already 28. I grew wiser and stronger. I can handle this already. And maybe I can gamble this time even if I lose. I just wanna try to be happy as well. We've been talking for hours. He is a funny guy. My heart feels so light while chatting with him.

"Are you bored?" He asked since he noticed me looking at my watch from time to time.

"NO." I answered.

"Why are you keep on checking the time?"

"Ow it's nothing. It is just a habit. I replied.

"Is someone waiting for you? Maybe a lover or your strict parents?" He wonders while teasing me with his looks and smile.

"Nobody is waiting for me! It's just we've been talking for so long already. And I thought you are sending me signals of some kind. And yet here we are....

"Here we are what?"

"Im just checking how much more time do you need before you kiss me." He burst out into laughter. He looked directly at me. We are both laughing at that thought. He is so confident since the beginning but now he is blushing so hard. I'm blushing too, Maybe from the beer or maybe because I can't believe I said that.

"So I'm on a timer..." He looks around. This place doesn't seem to be the right place for us to kiss. We will be definitely on the headline of the gossipers the next day but. Seeing us kissed on this bare spot will make their spicy tongue burn even more.

"Sort of." I answered. He hold my hand and drag me to a more private place.

"Come here. Follow me." We tried the smoking area but another couple were there ahead of us, making out. We then looked for another location. The storage room is the closest. We didn't even turn on the lights, It is better this way. Nobody will see us. We are finally alone. He felt my face in the dark, I can feel his warm skin and his warm breath at this distance. I'm nervous but more excited to be doing this with him. I don't even know his name but I don't care. At last his lips touches mine. I'm so thrilled. My brain and body are about to malfunction. My heart is beating so hard. My blood is boiling. I can't believe I can feel this way to someone.This is so electrifying. I can't see him but my memory reminds me of his sweet smile and striking eyes. His hands are so playful going anywhere it pleases from my chest then down my back.I'm letting myself lose. No rules for me tonight. We are on this situation when the lights turned on. Some employees came to take more alcohol. We said hi to them. They are laughing to find us inside the storage room. So we went out . I look at him while we walk holding each others hand.

"Please tell me your name." I begged him.

"You will know tomorrow. We will see each other again."

"I want to know it now." I said impatiently.

"Tomorrow, I don't want the thrill to fade when you learned my name.

"Nothing will change I will just know who you are.."

"Tomorrow." He whispered then started kissing me again near my left ear.

I pushed him away then say, " See you tomorrow then."

"'Please don't go." He tried to stopped me by holding my hand. "I want some more." He is coming close to me again so is his right hand but I managed to escape.

"I need to sleep now so tomorrow will come faster.." I told him with a playful smile. He is disappointed of my decision but he didn't insisted. He waved at me goodbye with a big smile.

continuation ...

part 5

I saw him again passing to the hallway. I want to call him but I don't know his name so i chise to chased him. One of employee behind me call his name.

"Ron!" He turned around. We saw each other and we both smile. His collegue approach him and discuss something about work but his stare didn't left me. I then wave at him and utter "Hi Ron!" without voice. I was so thrilled to see him on the hallway unfortunately I have to leave too, so we had no chance to actually talk. So I went back to my office, my business partners are there for audit. The whole day he's on my mind, his smile, his lips, his name. I wanted to wait for him at the exit since the day is over. But it's pathetic, I decided to leave and try my luck on seeing him the next day. In next days my eyes are searching for him, I'm checking the faces of every man passing, I spotted no Ron among them. I can't wait anymore. Why is he not coming to me. Is he not thinking of me the same way I think of him? I went up to visit my father's office, just to get an allibi to went inside and scan the whole building for him. Finally going far from my nest paid off. I spotted my target he is currently talking to the secretary. I stand there and waited for him to notice me like a kid waiting for her parent.

"Ms. Andrea, what are you doing here?" He pretended to be surprised to see me on the 2nd floor.

"I want so see you! Why else could I be here." I flirted with him hilariously.

"I'm sorry I have no time to visit you at your office we are so busy this week." He explained.

"It's fine that's why I'm here so you don't have to come to me." He chuckled so softly from the words I'm saying. He is speechless. I'm laughing at myself too. How could I say those words.

RON's POV

I was so busy this days. I did'nt catch Andrea on here office at the end of working hours maybe she's busy too. Maybe I should try visitting her at lunch. I don't want to destroy the magic of that night before I Finally see her again. I should try harder today. I missed her so much. I was talking to my workmate when I spotted an angel coming to my direction. It's Andrea I can't paint my face right now. I'm so happy at the same time I'm discussing something important to Carlos about a project. I dismissed him right away so I can finally talk to Andrea. She's smiling widely and her eyes are shining, the frequency of our heart beat is the same.

"Hello! I see you found me." I jokingly stated. Am I the reason she went up. Whatever reason it is I'm glad she is here.

"Are you hiding from me? You didn't even visit me after the party, I'm so disappointed in you, you know where to find me, right?

" I'm sorry I was so busy these past few days. How about we go for lunch?" I offered her. She seem thrilled about the idea. I can't really talk now that she's so close to me. I practiced so much what to say but now I'm speechless. I look like a fool just chuckling on what she is saying. I've noticed it's safer this way. I'm not good at leading the conversation but sometimes I get lucky to get some funny lines from this small brain of mine. Andrea likes a funny guy. Ow I love her laughing at my silly jokes. How I wish we've met this way before. I'm so stupid, I was impatient ten years ago. Now I have to do it right.

🍉🍉🍉part 6🍉🍉🍉

RON'S POV

We were horse playing on one corner when Andrea's Dad (Mr. Alex Ponti) pass by. He cleared his throat in front of us. He doesn't seem happy to see us together.

"Mr. Alejandro please pass by at my office when you're done here." He said coldly. He looks bad news. Andrea greeted her father. She followed her father with me while shes talking casually to him. But Mr Ponti dismissed her.

"Andrea I want to talk to Mr Alejandro alone." Andrea was surprised but she somehow understand the situation and leave.

"Alright, Im going back to my work then. Have a good one."

What Mr Ponti about to say scares me. He clearly shows disagreement of me talking to Andrea.

"You promised not to bother my daughter anymore. How come you're getting near her again? His face is disappointed. He wants to protect Andrea from me. It is just understandable based from our past.

"I tried not too Sir but I can't. She's like a magnet, she automatically attracts me." I explained.

"Then I will ask her directly. Looks like she didn't recognize you. If she learned your real identity she will be devastated again. You don't know how she suffered because of your unacceptable action from the past.

"I'm sorry Sir please give me another chance with Andrea I promise I won't rush her this time. Our situation seems different now. I have a good feeling she would accept me this time." I proposed with confidence.

"I will give you 1 week to tell her. Next week I will assign you to a business trip to Cebu, you will be staying there for a month. If Andrea accepted you I won't oppose on this madness again." Mr Ponti is so clear on his view about me and Andrea.

"Yes Sir I will tell her soon." I left his office, my time is clicking. So much for my desire to keep Andrea from the dark about my real identity so she will stay happy and keep me close to her but I have to tell her soon. Mr Ponti will tell her anyway if that happens everything will be destroyed again. She might hate me forever.

As promised me and Andrea went to lunch together. She's kind of uneasy about what did her father told me.

" So what happened to you're conversation with Dad?" She asked.

"It's about work. I haven't submitted 1 document yet. So I have to work on it later." I answered trying to divert her thought.

" Don't worry about Dad he just look scary but he supports me which ever makes me happy. He doesn't look on your social status or whatever." She said with confidence.

"I think he does."

"Maybe, I don't really know. I never been in a relationship that he is aware of."

"Really?" I smiled. I am delighted to know that Andrea didn't get involved to other men when I left. Or maybe nothing serious.

"I am not scared of your father so don't worry about me. In worst case scenario I can look for another job." I reassured her. I am more worried of Andrea than his Dad.

"I think Dad will like you, so is Mom. You have a job that's enough i think. You seem smart as well." She flatters me with words I just wanna touch her cheeks and play with her hair as she talks.

"Let's not talk about your parents. It feels weird talking about parent's now, don't you think?" I tried to redirect our conversation. "How about we plan where to go after work?"

"Where do you want to go?"

"How about we walk around the park near our office building?" I suggested. I can actually go where ever as long as she's coming.

"That's fine with me." She answered shortly. I can see on her face she's thrilled with the idea.

"Now put some food on your mouth I didn't see you eat to much. You keep on staring at me."

"Whaat?. Your the one who is staring at me. Your food is coming out of your mouth, see." She wiped the little sauce on the corner of my mouth. For others, it will be disgusting but for me I'm tickled by her touch. I attempted to bite her finger so she put it away fast. I gave her a table napkin to clean her hand. Actually I cleaned it myself to get more chance to touch her. Her hand is so soft. I want to bite it for real and kiss her at this moment but I stopped myself she might find it gross since we are eating. We are both electrified with those touches. I forgot my promised of telling her who I really am. I want us to stay like this forever. I don't think 1 week is enough for me. I want this feeling she's giving me.

The week passed quickly. I didn't manage to tell Andrea what I need to tell her. I just can't destroy our moment when we are both happy over each other's company. I can't seem to find the right timing. Maybe I will just go away. I'm leaving for Cebu trip.

Maybe she will meet another man in a month. I will try not to call her. Perhaps that way she will be mad and ignore me again. Andrea... Andrea .... You are driving me crazy. I'm addicted of seeing you, thinking of you. I'm obsessed with you. I'm so sick I can't control myself from obsessing with you.

I told Andrea I'm leaving for Cebu a day before I left but I didn't told her how long. I'm leaving her in the dark so she will keep her distance on her own. I haven't message her yet, perhaps i won't i will just wait for her message. I want to give her time maybe her feelings will just fade. Coz i'm sure mine won't fade even in a decade nor a century. I need to make things set in order naturally. I tried to be busy talking to our business partners as ordered by Mr Ponti. I will be his representative here since 21% of shares is on my name. That's third to the highest stock holder in the company. They are building a branch here at Cebu same like the one in the capital maybe bigger. So far it's doing well. No corruption is happening and the construction is on time. I came back to my hotel. That staying away from Andrea definitely failed the mpment I saw my phone is full of messages. I spotted 7 messages from Andrea. One message says "I missed you!" I called her to show i received her messages. I asked her about her day. She gladly told me all she did during the days I wasn't around. I told her about my work here at Cebu. Days passed we get connected through the phone. I love seeing her face on the screen of my phone. It feels like I have a virtual pet on my phone, I check on her if she ate already, I check on her if she's fine or upset. So does she. It feels so good that she spends alot of time talking to me on the phone. Then suddenly she asked a question that made her so sad. " When are you coming back?" She asked curiously.

"Next month, I still have plenty of things to do here. I told her just trying to keep my tone even. Her tears fell so fast over disappointment. "You didn't tell me you will stay there that long." I can see on her face she's upset hearing that news. "I'm sorry I didn't know It would take that much time. But 1 month is just a short period. You won't even realize I'm gone. And we talk on the phone. I can check on you everyday." I explained to her but it didn't stop her from crying. I'm laughing at the reaction of her face hearing that i will be gone for a month. "1 month seems a very long time. I missed you so much. I want to feel you right now. Hug you! Kiss you! But you're there. This is so frustrating." She said sincerely while I laugh at her on the other side. She has no idea how long I waited for her. " Please don't cry you look so funny crying on the phone. I don't want you to be sad coz I will be sad too. I will be home soon." Her tears continued flowing while she hugs her pillow. "Why would Daddy send you there. Is he picking on you? Does he hate you for being close to me?" She asked.

"I don't think so. This is just a normal thing on business I will get more business trip when I get promoted. Your father trust me with big responsibilities. That's just it."

"I don't want you going far like this." She's like a child talking now. Making her face even cuter. I want to press her cheeks.

"I know, so when I get home I will make it all up to you." She stopped from talking but her tears still flows. She's thinking... She's taking her time. Just stare each other on the screen. Counting the blinks of our eyes while laying down the bed.

"Ron I think I'm in love with you!" She said seriously. I was surprised of that. I never thought she would say that. It's like a vulcanic eruption coming from her. It's impact is so strong on me. I'm so happy. I look at her face observing her every expression. It is real. She is in love with me. Suddenly with out my control my eyes are tearing as well out of joy.

"You made me so happy. Suddenly I just want to go home and kiss you. Andrea, I love you too! You have no idea how I feel right now. I'm so happy to hear those words from you. I'm so restless on my bed I grabbed a pillow to hug imagining it was her.

Andrea's POV

I asked Daddy why he has to send Ron to a business trip when he can send somebody else. He didn't give me unussual answer. He just said Ron is the most capable of doing this job. Anyway I'm upset with him for doing so. Now I have no choise but to wait for a month until Ron comes back.

The day is over. It's time for me to check on Ron, he is probably at his hotel by now. Long distance relationship is so frustrating. I hate it. How I wish Ron is here beside me.

Just when I finally got a boyfriend but then Dad has to send him away for a business trip. He is not being so supportive to me right now.

I finally told Ron my feelings for him. It's so obvious already but it's still so different after telling him about it. I'm so excited for his call. Sometimes I can't wait so I call him ahead instead. Like now I called too early he just showered he is yet to put his shirt. It's a treat for me, I can see his topless body right now. He put on his shirt while talking to me then lay on his bed like his usual position while talking to me.

" I prefer you with out a shirt tonight." I proposed naughtily.

" The aircon is too cold. I can't stay without a shirt." He said.

"Please." I begged him. He played a soft music before he slowly removes his shirt. This made me laugh. I like it so much. He knows where is my tickle bone. This is our situation for almost a month. Us just fooling around the phone every night. One month is almost over. I'm about to see Ron. I'm getting excited thinking I can finally kiss him for real. Not the kisses on the screen phone but a real kiss.

RON's POV

I can finally see Andrea again. What should I bring her from this trip. I don't know what to get her. Maybe a couple shirt saying I ♥️Cebu. That's not bad. And maybe mango's the dried ones. It's automatic I think for all who goes to Cebu to buy dried mangos. I actually like it so maybe she will like it too.

My trip will be in the afternoon so by the evening I can get to see Andrea. I will be so tired by then, so is she but I want to see her right away the moment I get to the capital.

The trip is smooth. My car is waiting for me at the airport parking lot. It's 8 pm. if the traffic permits I will get to Andrea's house by 9:30. I'm so excited to see her and to hear personally that she loves me.

It's traffic at Edsa as always. It's already 10:30 when I get to the Ponti's mansion. The lights are off and the place is silent. I called Andrea to tell her I'm in front of their house.

"Hello!" She answered. Thanks God!

"I'm back! I'm in front of your house!"