Ideal Men 1: Russo Mancini (On Hold)

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Those ocean like blue eyes were rare and mesmerizing but she won't be fooled by its beauty. She's sure he didn't show up just to say hi.

"It's been sixteen years when I saw you. I almost didn't recognize you. You hid well, princess. It's nice seeing you again."

Sarkasmo na tumawa si Icy.

"If you came here to take me back on that hellish life. Give up. And stop calling me a princess. I'm more like a slave on that big house, not royalty."

Heiyan eyed her from head to toe. Then he smirked before handing over the small envelope.

"If you say so. Anyway, we'll go there tonight, together." 

Nakatingin si Icy sa imbitasyon na inilahad ni Heiyan. It was the same invitation she got from her best friend, Jillian. She wickedly smiled while thinking of a great idea.

She'll stick to Russo. Whatever happens. There's no point in worrying now. She'll think about it afterwards.

Itinulak nito ang envelope pabalik kay Heiyan.

"No thanks. I want to have fun, not misery."

Heiyan's brows arched. Hindi maiwasan ni Heiyan na mabigla sa mga salita dalaga.

"Your father won't like that."

Walang-buhay ang mga mata ni Icy pagkalingon sa binata. Heiyan shoulders tensed after sensing her bloodlust.

"I don't have, never had, a father."

Heiyan realized that this woman wasn't the girl who used to beg and kneel for her freedom. This Icy have grown up, much scarier, and a fighter. Which makes her more attractive.

"You even approached me while being followed, impudent." Hindi makapaniwalang saad ni Icy habang pinanlilisikan ng mata si Heiyan.

Heiyan made sure that no one was following him. Luminga-linga ito at napatingin sa tapat nila. His blood boiled after seeing a familiar face sitting calmly and sipping coffee.

"See you next time." nagmamadaling paalam ni Heiyan.

Icy sighed after Heiyan left. As if she'll let it happen.

Nakasalubong ni Russo ang lalaking kausap kanina ni Icy. He clearly saw everything from the time he approached her until he left. Sinadya niya na huwag abalahin ang dalawa kanina. But he felt bad eavesdropping and knowing those things.

Indeed, his tesorina is mysterious. 

Kumaway siya kay Icy para mapansin siya ng dalaga. She became cheerful after seeing him. Kumaway pabalik si Icy saka hinintay itont makalapit. She tapped the chair next to her with a wide smile.

Russo doesn't want to take that smile from her. So he acted like he didn't know anything.

"What's inside that bag?"

"Lunch para sayo." She managed to smile even though she felt nervous.

Icy keeps biting her lips. She wanted to ask him to go shopping for their clothes, but she found it hilarious. She never encountered a woman asking a man first for a date, and now she wanted to take him to a boutique.

"Anyway, are we not going to buy clothes for tonight's party?"

Icy eyes widened. She wonders if he has read her mind or not.

"I'm planning too. Available ka ba?"

Tumayo si Russo saka binitbit ang eco bag na dala niya.

"I'm always available for you."

Ramdam ni Icy ang pagbilis ng tibok ng puso niya. His words can flutter her and make her heart insane.

"But we should eat these first." saad nito saka itinaas ang eco bag.

Tumango ang dalaga at nagpaubaya na igaya ng binata. They shared the home-cooked meals inside his car. Sharing the food happily.

"Your food are getting taste better, tesorina."

Russo gave her a thumbs up.

"Dummy, you can't fool me. I'm not a good cook." She said laughing.

Tinitigan ni Russo ang dalaga. On his eyes, she's enjoying his compliment but Icy words doesn't match her actions. Well, he finds it cute.

"Anyway tesorina I have a good friend who owns a boutique."

Huminto sa pagtawa si Icy. Naging malamig ang loob ng sasakyan nila bigla. Russo gulped after seeing her sharp eyes. Icy crossed her arms while her index finger keep tapping her skin. Hindi alam ni Russo kung bakit pero alam niya na hindi nagustuhan no Icy ang sinabi niya.

"Ginagawan ka niya ng suits?"

Russo halfly nodded.

"Kinukuhanan ka niya ng sukat?"

Russo felt like he needed to say no. Ngumiti ito sa dalaga saka ngumisi.

"Are you jealous?"

Icy doesn't like the idea of someone touching him. Para niya tuloy gustong pumatay ng tao. Kung pagseselos ang tawag doon, oo nagseselos siya.

"Oo, kahit na walang tayo." Basta nalang lumabas sa bibig ni Icy.

Russo smirked and smiled. While Icy was shocked by own words. Lumapit si Russo sa dalaga. He placed his hands on car seat edges, cornering her. Amoy na amoy ni Icy ang pabango nito at amoy menta na hininga ng binata.

"Then, do you want to be my girlfriend?" bulong nito sa kaniya.

Her heart skipped. His heart was beating fast. But, Icy also whispered.

"Syempre. But, not too easy honey."