Alluring Temptation (Familiá Altamirano #1)

CHAPTER 18

Raining Cats and Dogs

        THREE days passed, and I kept myself busy working. It's also three days since I heard his sudden confession to me.

To be honest, I was startled when he suddenly confessed that he loves me in front of my parents, and siblings. It was so sudden for me that my brain couldn't process it.

Hindi naman niya ako pinilit na magbigay ng sagot pabalik. He gave me time to process everything.

"Mon amour. . ."

The bubble thoughts in my head suddenly evaporated when a veiny hand, held and raised my chin. My eyes grew wider when I saw Reeve, wearing an apron.

Get a hold of yourself, Kelsea. I chastice myself before I looked back at him.

"Ano nga ulit 'yon?" I asked, trying to rekindle our conversation earlier before my intrusive thoughts prickled my head.

"What does my wife want to eat for dinner?" he asked, leaning his lower waist on the kitchen counter.

I cleared my throat. "Beef Kaldereta,"  I answered.

He nodded and snapped his fingers. "Beef Kaldereta for my beautiful Kelsea, coming up!" His tone perked up.

Mabilis siyang tumalikod at nagsimulang kumilos. I smiled as I watched him cook our food. My mouth fell open when his arms flexed and his veins protruding. Wow! Ang sarap niyang tusukan ng syringe!

Tumayo ako nang nauhaw ako at bumalik kaagad para panoorin siya. I was enjoying watching him cook secretly when suddenly he looked in my direction, making me startled. He chuckled upon seeing my reaction.

"Why are you staring at my arms, wife?" he asked, teasing because he caught me eyeing his strong arms.

Napalunok ako. "H-Hindi ah!" My cheeks ignited in embarrassment.

His eyes narrowed. "Really?" 

"Y-Yeah!" I almost stuttered.

Mas namungay ang mga mata niya at umiiling na nag-iwas ng paningin sa akin. I pouted when I caught a cocky smile forming on his lips when he looked away.

Nang matapos magluto si Reeve ay sakto ang pagdating ni Celine galing sa laundry area. She did our laundry kaya hindi na siya pinatulong ni Reeve magluto. She already got a lot on her plate to help with cooking.

"Ma'am, Sir, Magdala nga po pala kayo bukas ng payong o di kaya'y kapote dahil magiging maulan po bukas sabi sa balita."

I looked at Celine. "Really? Oh my!" I sipped on my water, still looking at her. "Is there a Typhoon or just a normal rain?" I asked.

"Bagyo raw po sabi sa balita,"

"I have an umbrella in my car compartment, wife. You can use that tomorrow," Reeve muttered, looking at me.

Napatango ako. "I will. Thanks," sabi ko at tumingin pabalik kay Celine. "Thank you for informing us," nakangiti sabi ko.

IT started to become dark and at the beginning of the night, the rain started to pour. The window and veranda were already locked, but I could still feel the air inside the bedroom, growing colder as night fell.