The Secret CEO

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Primrose

Loey pulled away gently and met my gaze. My lips parted as I stared at him. I couldn't move my body. The beating of my heart became faster when the softest and gentleness of his lips registered on my mind. I looked away as I felt my cheeks heated. He chuckled before his hands found my wrist. He picked my bag and dragged me along with him.

Hindi ako nagsalita at hinayaan lang siya na tangayin ako palabas sa opisina. Pakiramdam ko ay aatakihin na ako sa puso sa bilis ng tibok nito. Napahawak ako sa aking pisngi gamit ang malaya kong kamay nang maramdaman kong umiinit na naman ito.

I just stood beside him silently, even when we're inside the elevator. I'm really glad that he was also quiet. My attention turned to his hand that's still holding mine. My hand looks really small in his.

"I'll bring you home. You should enjoy your rest day, Primrose."

I looked at him and nodded. He's still wearing that smile he had after the quick kiss.

Tahimik lang ang naging biyahe namin. Sinabihan lang ako ni Loey na pwede akong umidlip kung gusto ko habang nasa biyahe, pero hindi ko naman din magawa dahil bawat pagpikit ay nagwawala muli ang puso ko dahil naaalala ko ang nangyari kanina.

Nang makarating kami sa bahay ay mabilis akong pinaakyat ni Loey para makapagpahinga na. Sumunod din naman ako sa kanya. When I entered my room, I quickly sat on my bed and inhaled deeply to calm this heart of mine that couldn't stop from beating too fast. I couldn't erase how Loey's soft lips touched mine. I feel like I'm about to go crazy here.

I'm scared of expecting too much just because of what happened earlier. I can't trust my feelings.

I almost jumped when someone knocked. Inhaling, I stood and opened the door.

"Mango shake for you," he said, handing me the glass he was holding.

Much calmer now, I finally opened my lips and said, "Thank you."

"I'll give you some time now to rest. If you need anything just tell me, I'll just be in my room, okay?"

Isang tango ang ibinigay ko sa kanya at muli siya pinasalamatan sa shake bago siya nagpaalam sa akin para makapagpahinga na ako.

"Oh, gising ka na pala." Naglagay si Loey ng dalawang baso't plato sa lamesa habang nangingiti.

Even though I still feel awkward, I smiled at him. "You cooked?"

"Yep. I thought you'll get hungry once you wake up."

"Thank you."

He chuckled and gestured me to sit. "Don't mention it. Besides, I barely cook food for you. Alam mo naman ayaw ni Dred minsan na inaagawan siya ng role bilang chief dito sa bahay."

I laughed. True to what he said, Dred assigned himself as the chief of this house. He wanted to cook for everyone even though his schedules were tight, especially that he's not just an idol but also an actor. He'll always find time to cook for us.

Nakaramdam ako ng gutom nang maamoy kung ano ang niluto ni Loey para sa akin. Kaagad naman na sumilay ang ngiti sa aking labi.

I leaned on the table to smell the savory aroma coming from the bowl of sinigang that Loey put beside my plate.

"I know it's your favorite, that's why I chose to cook it," Loey said.

My heart thumped again. I really appreciate his gesture. I also appreciate that he didn't open up what he did earlier. I'm curious, but I know in myself that I'm still not ready for whatever the reason is.