Embracing the Troublemaker

Chapter Fifty Two

Jael's Point of View

Hanggang makarating kami nang sasakyan hindi pa rin tumitigil si Ross kakasabi saakin na ang ganda ko, hindi ko na mabilang sa sampung daliri ko sa kamay pati sa paa dahil maya't maya nya iyon sinasabi.

"Baka dumating yung araw na mag sawa ka na sabihin saakin 'yan." I said out of nowhere. Agad iyong kinontra ni Ross.

"No. Never. Never in my life, baby. I will never get tired of telling you how beautiful you are," he said firmly.

Ngumuso ako. "Eh, paano kapag naka hanap ka pa ng iba?" Tanong ko. Parang nanikip yung dibdib ko nang masabi ko iyon. "Mas maganda? Mas sexy? Mas better?"

The car came to a stop at a red light. Ross turned to look at me. The way he looked at me made it seem like I had just asked the dumbest question ever, with a hint of hurt in his eyes.

"I'm hurt that you said that, baby. But, damn. From the start, it's always been you. How could I look at anyone else? No one is more beautiful or better than you. No one," he said, his voice husky.

"I don't care about them, love. My heart is completely yours. No one can replace you. Your name is engraved in my heart," he added, his voice almost breaking. I felt a pang of guilt.

"Don't doubt my love for you, baby. It's endless..."

Ross took a deep breath, his eyes softening but still holding a trace of sadness. "I fell in love with you because of your personality, the way you smile, how your eyes look so stunning and soft. I fell in love with you because you are you, and I don't want anyone else except you."

"From the first day, I knew it was you. You're the only woman I see myself growing old with and building a happy family. So please, don't think about anyone else," he said gently, taking my hand and intertwining our fingers.

"I am so grateful because I found you, my missing rib."

I looked down, feeling that familiar flutter in my stomach. Ross' words were always so heartfelt, making me feel so cherished and loved.

"I'm sorry," I whispered, squeezing his hand. "I just can't help but worry sometimes."

Ross leaned in, his forehead touching mine. "You don't have to worry, baby. I'm not going anywhere. You're my everything."

The traffic light turned green, and Ross started driving again, but his hand never left mine. In that moment, I felt a renewed sense of security and love. No matter what fears I had, Ross's words and actions always reassured me that I was the one for him.

"Ross," kuha ko sa atensyon nya. Tinuro ko yung natatanaw kong nag titinda ng street food sa gilid ng kalsada. "Pwede tayo huminto doon saglit?"

"Of course, baby." Aniya. Napapalakpak naman ako sa tuwa kasabay nang pag ngisi ni Ross.

Inayos nya lang yung pag park sa may gilid ng kalsada bago ito nag suot ng itim na sumbrero at mask. Oo nga pala, sikat na pala ang isang 'to. Mandatory na sakanilang mag suot ng mga pantakip para hindi pag kaguluhan.

"Do you want me to just buy nalang or you want to come with me?" he asked.

"I'll go with you po."

Agad na lumabas si Ross nang sasakyan at umikot para buksan ako ng pinto. S'ya na rin yung nag tanggal ng seat belt ko at inalalayan akong bumaba.

"Ano sainyo boss-madam?" Tanong ng lalaking nag titinda habang nag hahalo sa mga naka salang na fishball, kikiam at kung anu-ano pa.

"Dalawang order ng fishball, kikiam atsaka kwek-kwek." Matikas na sabi ni Ross. Lumitaw ang pag kabigla sa mukha nung lalaki. Para naman kasing manlalapa yung boses ni Ross lalo na pag nag tatagalog.