THE ARRANGE MARRIAGE (COMPLETED)

(Chapter 27)

"I'm sorry Andrew... I didn't know that you are the Duke Andrew that they are talking about..." Sambit ni Zera nang naroon na sila sa receiving area ng Museum.

"Why are you sorry... I prefer you calling me by just my name and not any title given to me." Sambit ni Andrew na hanggang sa ngayon ay nakangiti pa rin.

"You should have told me when we were at the cruise." Sambit ni Zera.

"What for...? So you can keep your distance away from me...?" Tanong ni Andrew.

"No... It's just that I'm caught off guard..." Sambit ni Zera na nahihiya.

"Zera, Why are you here...? I mean why are you here in Paris.?" Tanong ni Andrew at naging seryoso.

"I'm here for a training Andrew. So that I can be certified to be a curator." Sambit ni Zera.

"What about... What about your husband...? Is he here as well...?" Tanong ni Andrew.

"He... He's not here... I don't want to talk about him Andrew... I hope you don't mind..." Sambit ni Zera na medyo nailang sa binuksang paksa.

"Sorry My lady... I didn't mean to intrude..." Sambit ni Andrew pero tila mo may makikita ka saya dulot na sinabi ni Zera.

"It's okay... I just don't want to talk about him for now..." Sambit ni Zera.

"As you wish my lady... So how long you been here...?" Tanong ni Andrew.

"About a month now..." Sambit ni Zera.

Napangiti naman si Andrew. Hindi nga siya pinaglaruan ng kanyang mga mata. Si Zera ang nakikita niya.

"What was that smile for... From what I've heard you're not really fond pf smiling and you're not very friendly?" Sambit ni Zera kay Andrew na inaasar na ito.

"Nothing... Well whoever told you that I have already proven them wrong..." Sambit ni Andrew na napatawa pa sabay kindat kay Zera.

Doon na napatawa si Zera. After so long umabot rin sa puso niya ang pagtawa.

"You should laugh more often my lady... You're more beautiful when you do..." Sambit ni Andrew na nakapag-panhiti ulit kay Zera.

"Stop that Andrew... You're teasing..." Sambit ni Zera na nakangiti pa ron at the same time blushing.

"Why would I stop...let the world know that I am having the best coffee with the most beautiful lady I have ever met." Sambit ni Andrew with his most handsome smile while looking at Zera straight in her eyes.

"Andrew!" Saway ni Zera kaya napatawa nalang si Andrew.

"You'll soon get used to it... I am telling you the truth my lady...you are the most beautiful woman I have ever met in my entire life..." Sambit ni Andrew ng seryoso.

"Nonsense... I should get back to work Andrew. You do your rounds. Duty calls." Sambit ni Zera na natatawa pa rin.

"Alright... Alright... I will but... Gibe me your number first. I eill be tour guide here in Paris my lady." Sambit ni Andrew. Na tila mo naglaho lahat ng kasungitan taglay niya. Mabuti na lang binigay ni Zera ang number niya.

Naninibago ang lahat sa kanya habang nag-iikot sa Museum. Tila mo nakapaskil na sa mukha niya ang mga ngiti na kahit kailan ay hindi nakita ng mga tao. Wala rin siyang napagalitan kahit isa sa Museum. Bago umalis ay hinanap pa niya si Zera para mag-paalam.

"My lady..." Tawag ni Andrew kay Zera.

"Andrew... Are you done...?" Tanong ni Zera.

"Yes and I have to leave... I still have some functions to attend to..." Sambit ni Andrew.