Drop in the Ocean (Upper East Side Three)

Chapter Twelve

12 – Safest

I celebrated my birthday with Reizo. He prepared food for us in his penthouse that day. Nakatanggap ako ng regalo sa kanya and it was the latest released iPhone. He also gave me the Dior Lady Bag.

I sat on Reizo's chair as I waited for him to be back from their conference meeting.

Natutuwa akong pagmasdan ang dalawang natatanging glass frames sa kanang bahagi dito sa mahabang lamesa niya.

The first photo was my solo picture. I was laughing in front of the camera. We were in New York that time, and he's the one who captured it.

The second photo was on the right side of my solo picture. It was Reizo and me. This is the photo that Zoey snapped. It was our first New Year together as a couple. Reizo's arm was around me, and I was smiling in front of the camera while Reizo seriously looking, though a slight upturn of his lips was still evident. It was perfectly photographed because of the firework display that was magically seen in our background.

"Did you get bored?" He asked me as soon as he went inside his office.

"No, love. I did some of my homework while waiting." I replied and stood up.

Sinalubong ko siya ng yakap bago niya ako inakay sa mahabang couch niya. He placed me on his lap sideways.

"You haven't finished everything?" I shook my head and placed my head on his chest.

I was playing with his fingers placed on top of my lap and Reizo giving tiny kisses on top of my head.

"I'll do your homework then." Agad akong nag-angat ng tingin sa kanya. "But..."

"But?" Sumimangot naman ako doon. I heard him chuckled and pinched my nose.

"Disappointed that I have a condition before doing your homework?" He asked, still amused with my expression.

I lifted my hand and gestured my two fingers. "A little." I almost whispered, but he heard it still, which made him chuckle.

"You won't be disappointed with it, I swear." He said like a promise.

"Hmm... what is then, love?"

"Kiss me then I'll do your homework." He said. Agad akong lumapit sa kanya at nagbigay nang mabilis na halik.

Kita ko ang pagsimangot niya na ikinatawa ko. "Why?" I giggled.

"That fast? It won't be enough." My eyes widened at his reply.

"'Yon lang pala, love. Arte mo!" I cupped his face and leaned forward again to give him a kiss that really lingered for a while.

After that, he really did help me with my homework. I still did most parts, and he just helped me to finish it quicker. Ayoko namang iasa lang kay Reizo ito at mas may pinagkakaabalahan siyang trabaho.

I peered at my phone, and my eyes widened when I saw series of messages and missed calls from Reizo.

Hindi ko napansin na kanina pa pala siya tumatawag dahil na rin hindi ko alam na naka-silent mode pala ang phone ko.

I bit my lip hard when I saw his name on my phone. He's calling me again. Kinakabahan akong pinindot ang green button doon.

"Hello, love." Pinababa ko ang boses ko. I am hoping that he won't get mad at me for answering his call late.

"Where are you?" Bungad niyang tanong. My heart pounds faster, knowing that I know I pissed him off now.

"School pa, love," I answered instantly.