Sunday Morning (A SIMON MARCOS FANFICTION)

SIX

AVERY

I wiped my tears as I tried to call Vinny. I couldn't help it. I am in the verge of breaking down here in the pavement. It was already one in the afternoon. I am walking back to my apartment building after a heated meeting with my manager. 

They were blaming me for the issue reported in the main branch. I was only doing my job and the one who called that time was degrading me. I was already insulted and degraded a lot of times but last night was the last straw. I couldn't help it so I answered back and dropped the call. I thought my manager would understand because she's a woman too. But no, there are some people who would push you down because they have higher position than you. 

"Bakit?" Vinny finally answered. 

"Nasa Baguio pa ba si Simon?" I asked hopefully. 

"I think he is coming back home today." He answered. 

I sobbed. "Can you please tell him to come back? Please Vinny?" I begged. 

"Hey, hey, are you okay? Are you crying?" He asked on the other line. 

"No. I am not okay Vinny. Please tell Simon to come. Please Vinny." I said, almost begging.

He sighed on the other line. "Fine. Message me your address." 

I ended the call and messaged Vinny my address with the hope that Simon is still in town. I didn't get the chance to get his number last time. 

I entered my apartment and rummaged my stuff to look for my cigarettes.

I puffed my cigarette to calm myself. I did two but it didn't calm me down this time unlike before. Putangina.  I did another one until someone rang my door bell. I wiped my tears and placed my cigarette on the ash tray. I ran, hoping that it was Simon. 

But then I got the biggest surprise of my life. Liam. Before I could close the door, he used his strength to kick the door and enter my apartment. 

"It's really you." He breathed. 

"Please not now." I begged. 

His forehead knotted and stepped closer. I am now stuck in a corner. I gulped. Liam was a very good lover but he is also a bit bipolar and possessive. 

He touched my cheeks. I stiffened. "You are so pretty Avery. Why did you break up with me? No one can warm my bed better than you." His eyes were filled with lust and desire. 

"Please don't touch me." 

"I used to touch you with my lips in every part of your body before. You moan and beg for it. Why are you rejecting me now?" I kept my mouth shut. "Answer me. Have you found someone better?" He asked. I didn't answer. "Avery!" He shouted angrily

I jerked in fear. He raised his hands in the air to slap me but he was suddenly thrown aside. I widened my eyes as I saw Simon. My heart fluttered and ran to his embrace.

"Oh my gosh Simon." I cried. 

"I am here now." He whispered as he kissed  my forehead. 

I cried. "I know. I know."

A security guard took Liam and dragged him away. Apparently, the security guard saw Liam walking by the fire exit so he rushed as soon as he saw him kicking my door. 

I cried on Simon's chest as we lied on my bed. He was warm. I loved his warmth. 

"I'm here now Avery. Sorry for not coming too soon."

Umiling ako at tinignan siya. "You came at the right moment Simon."

He chuckled and kissed my forehead. "Glad to hear that."

I smiled. "Are you gonna be part of something permanent in my life Joseph Simon?" I asked. 

He looked at me and slowly smiled. "You know, after that kiss, I have been thinking what I would do next. My purpose of coming here backfired when I saw you again. There's no reason to hide it Avery. I like you. Maybe even before that Sunday morning in Oxford." He explained. My heart fluttered once again. 

"Can I be part of your life again Simon? I promise I won't leave." I asked. I just realized at that moment, I didn't want to be alone. Or rather, I'd prefer to be alone if it wasn't Simon. 

Simon chuckled wholeheartedly. "Should I be the one asking that Avery?"

I shook my head. "Nah."

"Then, sure Avery. Be part of my life once again. No leaving."

I smiled and snuck closer to him. "Did you know that Liam hurt me during our relationship and the R18 fanfiction I wrote about you was my escape from reality?" I told him. 

His eyes widened. "You should have reported him."

I shook my head. "There was no point. His father is a lawyer."

Simon sighed. "The system sucks sometimes."

I stared at him and touched his nose. "Sorry for the fanfiction Simon. I wrote it because I imagined it was you and it hurt less when I did that." I confessed. 

"Hush Avery."

"And I resigned from my job today. That was the reason why I called you in the first place." 

"What happened?"

"Like you said, the system sucks sometimes." I replied to cut my story short. 

He laughed. "What are you going to do next then?" He asked. 

"What do you want me to do?" I asked back.

Simon chuckled. "Would it bother you if I am thinking of bringing you to Ilocos Norte?"

I pressed my lips together to stop myself from smiling. 

"Ang landi mo."

He rolled his eyes. "Way to go Avery, ruining the moment."

I laughed. "Do you do that to other girls you meet Simon? Bring them to Ilocos and maybe fuck them somewhere in Ilocos?" I teased.

"Please don't say the word Fuck."

"Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." I teased him. 

"Do you want me to fuck you then?" He asked sternly. I blinked, my lips pressed together.

I gulped. In my head I was thinking if I should say yes to his offer. It was been years since we did it. I would be lying if I said I didn't miss his warmth, physically. But what the hell am I thinking. 

"Yes please Simon." I found myself saying as I stared into his beautiful eyes.