Drop in the Ocean (Upper East Side Three)

Chapter Four

04 - Happy

We just finished taking our lunch. Kasalukuyan ko ngayong pinagmamasdan ang kabuuan ng opisina ni Reizo.

The layout of his workspace is really expensive and magnificent, and you can readily realize that a bachelor owns this ample space.

Black and white is the chosen theme, and the expansive windows were giving off natural light inside his office. His wide desk was very organized despite being busy with tons of documents that need to be checked.

"Love, come here..." Reizo called my attention from looking outside his glass window. I saw him motioned his hand on his lap, and I know now what he wants.

I sat on his lap sideways as he held my arms wrapped around his nape.

Ramdam ko ang mainit na kamay ni Reizo na dumapo sa baywang ko. I can feel his bare hand since I wore a midriff tube.

"Tell me about your day." He asked while looking directly at me. I smiled.

"Wala naman masyado. Nanay Linda was there when I woke up so nag-usap lang kami about what she did after she left New York." Nagsimula na akong magkwento kay Reizo.

While telling him about my day, he's intently listening while busy caressing my hair every time.

"... kaso mag-isa ako sa bahay kung sakali. But Nanay told me that she'll see if her niece wants to stay in the house since her father's ill." I explained to Reizo about Nanay's short stay in the mansion.

"Hmm... did you talk to your Mom regarding this?" I shook my head.

"I know naman that Nanay's will be back in her province soon. But then, hindi ko alam na may balak ata silang iwan ako mag-isa doon." Napasimagot naman ako.

Though, Mommy told me someone would go there to clean the house once in a while. Pero ang problema ko ang magluto.

"Maybe they want you to be independent from now on." He murmured. Mas lalong kumunot ang noo ko.

"Huh? Why? Hindi naman ako dependent ah." Tanggi ko. I saw how Reizo's flashed a slight smirk on his lips pertaining that I am lying now.

"Really, love? You're independent?" He raised his brow while sporting his grin in front of me.

"Reizo naman eh! I am trying kaya. But then, andiyan ka kasi?" I tried to reason out.

"Of course, baby. I'll be here. Call me every time you need me, and I'll be on your service always." He uttered as I smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Hindi ko alam magluto..." I heard him chuckle at my statement.

"I already know that, baby." He stated.

"Ugh! Will I need to take out an order every day after Nanay goes home? It's not yet sure pa kasi if her niece will push through. " He snuggled closer to me as I felt his soft breaths against my cheek.

"It's not advisable, baby. You need to take home-cooked foods mostly. I will provide, then."

"Huh? No na! You're busy with work. I can ask Nanay to teach me some dishes na lang. And baka matutuloy din 'yong pamangkin niya 'pag umalis na si Nanay." Tanggi ko.

"Baby, I want to do it." Pilit niya. Bumuntong-hininga naman ako. "My place is not that far from your subdivision."

"Okay... pero I'll call you na lang ahead if I need to. Or I can ask Kuya Knoa to let me stay in his condo sometimes."

"You bet. I think Kainoa won't let you." Medyo natatawa niyang sabi na parang may naiisip. Until, I remembered the call I had with Kuya Knoa a while ago.