crazy love

Chapter 22

(Manuel's heart was beating so fast, it felt like it was going to explode but he could not stop smiling. Fedrick break the hug and place his hand on Manuel's chest he could feel the beating of his heart. Fedrick look at Manuel they stare at each other )

Manual: I missed you too. More than you could imagine. (Fedrick smiled )

FEDRICK: So is it normal to miss someone even if you don't like them? (Manuel felt a pang in his chest. Fedrick saw the disappointment flash through his eyes it's so fast that if he wasn't looking he could have missed it) hey, what's wrong?

Manual: I almost forgot that you don't like me. You are only here to fix your mistake. What was I expecting? ( he stood up and walk back to his desk. Fedrick stood up and followed him. )

FEDRICK: I was talking about you. You don't like me so I was wondering...(Manuel walks up to him and holds his hand)

MANUEL: I never said that. I could never hate you. ( he gently touch Fedrick face and smile )

FEDRICK: Even after all the crazy things I did?

MANUEL: Yes, your presence alone brings me so much happiness (Fedrick blushed ) you are so beautiful (Fedrick's heart almost leap out of his chest. His mouth felt dry as they stare at each other )

FEDRICK: I'm tasty, ( Manuel smiled )

MANUEL: Have a sit ill get you something to drink( Fedrick sat on the couch then Manuel brought a glass of water and gave it to him. Fedrick drank the water and put down the glass) are you close to Axel?

FEDRICK: No, he is a friend of my brother I've known him for a while that's all( Manuel nods ) are you, friends?

MANUEL: No. He is closer to my mom. My mother preferred him to me and I'm not comfortable around him and I'm not comfortable when he is around you as well.

FEDRICK: Ok. I guess you are not close to your mom then(Manuel nods)

MANUEL: She got married to my dad so she could save her family company. I was a mistake along the line so we've never been that close.

FEDRICK: I'm so sorry about that.

MANUEL: You don't have to apologize it's not you fulth anything. My parents don't love each other I only wish they had not dragged me into their mess. ( Fedrick hold his hand. Manual look at him and was shocked to see him crying ) hey, what's wrong? (he softly wipes off the tears from Fedrick face)

FEDRICK: Don't say that ever again. If...(he sniffed) if your mom and dad did not give birth to you then I would not have met you I don't want to unmet you( Manuel laughed)

MANUEL: You are never going to unmet me. Okay? ( Fedrick nods. Manuel hugged him) I'm so sorry for making you sad.

FEFRICK: it's fine. I want to know everything about you including the sad parts. ( Manuel smiled) every little thing I want to know them all.

MANUEL: I'm more than willing to tell you everything. But first, tell me what you brought for lunch.

FEDRICK: Sancocho. ( he opens the lunch box) with lemon cake for dessert. ( Manuel eats the food. It tasted amazing. He smiled and continue eating )
MANUEL: this taste amazing. ( Fedrick smiled shyly. Manuel look at him) you made this.

FEDRICK: How did you know?

MANUEL: your smile. This is good. Thank you, Fedrick.

FEDRICK: Anytime. Umm, do you like horses?

MANUEL: Yeah, I love horses. I use to ride before but work took over. Why do you ask?

FEDRICK: A friend of mine invited me to a party. She is opening a new horse ranch. I would love it if you could go with me. Will you be able to?

MANUEL: I would love to go with you Fedrick. What time and day? ( Fedrick smile )

FEDRICK: Tomorrow by noon. I'll pick you up from work. The venue is closed. Thanks. (they look at each other )

MANUEL: No thank you for inviting me. It's great that we would be able to spend more time together. ( they laugh. After eating Manuel arranged the lunch box they talked for a while before Fedrick left the office )