BELONG WITH ME | SB19 Justin ✓

Chapter 47

MIRA.

I'm back in Russia. Rona called and said that there's a problem with the deliveries of cloths kaya napabalik ako. I told Justin about it and he agreed. He said, he will be busy for the next days kaya ayos lang. Ang sabi niya, basta daw tawagan at i-text ko siya and he'll do the same.

The trip was cut short dahil sa biglaang tawag kaya todo hingi ako ng tawad pero, ang sabi nila ay ayos lang. Marami pa naman daw pagkakataon.

"Ma'am, do you want coffee po?" Rona asked. I lifted my head up and nodded at her. I massage my temple habang gumagawa ng letter to send to the client. Ang pagka-delay kasi ng supply ay malaking disadvantage. Lalo pa at may client ako na kailangan na ang pinagawang dress and the cloth I'll be using is the same cloth that got delayed. Personal niyang pinagawa iyon kaya ang gusto niyang design ang gawin ko.

My phone rings. Kinuha ko iyon nang hindi tinatanggal ang tingin ko sa laptop ko. I answered it without looking at the caller.

"Yes, hello?"

"Hey..."

The voice immediately made me jolt up. Parang nagising ang diwa ko. Tumingin pa ako sa caller para kumpirmahin and I almost cursed when I saw his name.

"Justin... ikaw pala."

I heard him cleared his throat and I even heard some voices in the background. Where is he?

"Are you okay there? Hindi ka ba napapagod dyan? Hmm? What are you doing?" Natawa ako sa sunod sunod niyang tanong. I leaned on my chair. I saw Rona peeking on my door. I nodded at her to let her know that she can come in.

"Coffee niyo po," sabi niya sa mahinang boses. I nodded and thanked her saka ko kinuha ang tasa ng kape at sumandal sa upuan ko.

"Mira? Hey..."

"Oh, right. I'm fine here. I'm still dealing with the clients and the supplier and making an apology letter to the client," I said and sip on my coffee.

"Hindi mo ba ako tatanungin kung anong ginagawa ko? Kung kamusta na ako?"

I choked on my coffee and cough. I heard him cussed pero mas nakatuon ang atensyon ko sa paghahanap ng tubig. I stood up and go to the water dispencer. May baso do'n kaya agad akong naglagay ng tubig at uminom.

"Shit, Mira! Sorry. Are you okay?" I heard him. I took a deep breath and went back to my seat.

"Grabe, near death experience 'yon ah," I heard him chuckled on the line.

2 days after Justin and I talked, everything is now alright. He fulfilled his promise. He is courting me and nothing can explain how happy I am. Para kaming bumalik sa dati. Naging close ulit, nakakapagbiruan at nakakapag-asaran. I expect to be awkward with him considering the feelings but I didn't. Casual kami at comfortable sa isa't isa.

"Hindi mo talaga ako tatanungin?" I rolled my eyes and laugh.

"Okay, anong ginagawa mo?"

I stared at my laptop while waiting for him to answer.

"I'm currently in the site kaya pasensya na kung maingay," he said making me nod. He's a licensed engineer nga pala.

"Ayos lang. Ingat ka d'yan, baka mabagsakan ka ng hollow blocks o bakal d'yan," I said while laughing and I heard him laugh too.

"Worried ka ba sa akin? Nakaka-touch naman!" I rolled my eyes again.

The call with Justin turned my stressful day to a happy day. Ginanahan akong magtrabaho uli matapos ang tawag na iyon. His voice and jokes fuels my energy and I thanked him for that.

I stayed in the office. Dito na din ako kumain ng lunch at habang kumakain, Justin texted.

From: Justin

Kumakain ka na?

I chewed my food and type a reply.

To: Justin

Yes, you should eat too. 'Yung kanin, ha? Baka puro semento na ang kinakain mo d'yan.

I laugh at my reply and continue eating. After a minute, he replied.

From: Justin

Bully, buti na lang mahal ko :(

My heart flutters and a smile immediately went to my lips. Napakasarap sa pakiramdam. He loves me and I never thought that we will be like this. I never thought that the one for me is beside me all this time. I didn't regret meeting Drake. Meeting Drake is a way for me to learn and realize what I really feel about Justin.

Xianne is right. I met Drake for a reason.

My phone suddenly rings and it's a video call kaya napaayos agad ako ng upo at inayos ang sarili ko before answering the call. Isinandal ko ang phone ko sa isang lalagyan na gawa sa bakal.

Justin's frowning face greets me as soon as I answered the call. Wala na siya sa site dahil base sa background niya, nasa office siya or something indoor. His hair is parted and brushed up, exposing his forehead and he is wearing a dark blue long sleeve.

"Done staring?" He asked cockily kaya napairap ako at pinagpatuloy ang pagkain. I also notice him holding a spoon and fork.

"You're eating?" I asked. He nodded and angled the phone downwards, making me see his lunch. A rice and sinigang. I suddenly miss Filipino food. Dito kasi puro pasta at karne ang kinakain ko.

"Mira, finish your food," he said habang ngumunguya. I immediately obliged and did what he said. Nagsabay kaming kumain habang magka-video call. It eels like we're two people in an LDR relationship.

"Kailan ka makakauwi? I'll fetch you, sabihan mo lang ako," sabi niya nang matapos kaming kumain. I thought for a second before shrugging.

"Hindi ko alam. Hangga't hindi pa naayos 'yung problem sa supplies, magsi-stay ako dito," sabi ko. He slightly pouted and looks straight at the screen.

"I miss you," he said while pouting kaya ramdam ko ang init ng pisngi ko. I cleared my throat and pretended to grab something to the side. Avoiding the camera lens.

Narinig ko naman ang pagtawa niya. "Hey, show me your face," tumatawang sabi nya.

I gulped and remained on my position.

"Wait lang, may kinukuha ako," palusot ko but I just heard him chuckle.

"Okay..." he said with a hint of playfulness in his voice. Kinalma ko ang sarili ko bago muling pinakita ang mukha sa kaniya. His brows is raised and an amuse smile is plastered on his lips.

"Ano 'yung kinuha mo? Let me see," he smirks. I suddenly panic and look around. I grab the nearest thing.

"Ito oh!" Sabi ko. His smile widened and he leaned forward. His palms is on his both cheeks.

"You have a pokemon ballpen on your desk, huh? How cute," he said and smile. I sigh and stare at him.

All I want now is to go back there and see him.

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