That Juan Time Stopped (Introduction - To the Dreams of my Youth a Series)

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"Juan Theodore Valcarcel... Miss?" he offered me his hand with a soft grin on his lips. Smile pressed on my lips trying to shake my head. "Or am I mistaken? Miss Higuera?" babawiin niya na sana ang kamay niya nang hulihin ko iyon at tinanggap.

"You sure know each other? He's the best advisor your Dad had." pumagitna sa usapan si Mr. Fernandez, isa sa mga stockholder ng Urbanscapes.

Urbanscapes held a celebration para sa sunod-sunod na pagdoble ng sales nitong nakaraang buwan. Tapos na rin ang construction ng swimming institution at sumakto nga iyon bago ang launching sa Urbanscapes.

I am very satisfied with the outcome. At mukhang ganoon rin ang pamilya ni Juan. Ngayon lang rin ang unang pag-attend ko ng kahit anong party nila. Kinakausap nga ako ng ibang mga stockholder nang biglang lumitaw sa harap namin si Juan Theodore.

"Yes. Miss Higuera here. Thank you for letting us use your institution to boost the sales," pagsakay ko sa kanya. Hindi niya pa binitawan ang kamay ko at wala ata siyang balak.

His grin went wider. "Of course, basta ikaw... Miss Higuera." he answered in a flirtatious tone.

I bit my lower lip and gave him a warning look. Doon niya lang binitawan ang kamay ko.

"I'm at work." I mouthed to him when I was called by another visitor again.

He pouted his lips and nodded. He pointed at his phone before I turned my back on him. I try to nod back before walking away. I spent another thirty minutes talking to investors, other business owners na gustong makipag-trabaho sa akin. Pero nawawala na rin ang atensyon ko doon dahil gusto ko na rin umalis.

Juan:

Go to my office when you're done.

'Yon ang sinesenyas niya sa akin kanina na i-check ko raw ang cellphone ko. Kaya nang maka-alis ako sa party ay dumiretso na ako sa floor kung nasaan ang office niya. Tsaka ko lang nalaman na may opisina siya rito kahit bihira naman siya. I think that's his Dad's solution to cage him whenever he wanders here and bothers other workers.

I held the door handle and turned it. Cold air welcomed me and the lights were already on. In my long emerald dress, I went inside and closed the door behind me. Nakaupo na ito sa swivel chair at abala sa cellphone. When he heard the door closing his eyes went immediately to me.

"You didn't reply." sambit niya agad habang papalapit ako.

"Kasi papunta na rin ako nang mabasa ko." mahinahon kong sagot. Nilampasan ko ang mesa at tuluyang lumapit sa kanya. I stood beside him and smiled, I placed my hand on the side of his face, he tilted his head and it's weight in my hand.

"Are you tired?" he asked gently.

I chuckled. "You looked more tired." pansin ko dahil siya ang nakaupo kanina pa.

Umiling ito at mabilis na tumayo, in a split second he's already towering over me. "I'm not. But I am hungry." bawi nito, natawa ako. "What about you?" he wrapped his arms around me and tilted his head to see my face clearly.

"Medyo. Hindi ka ba kumain kanina sa party?"

"Not that much." he muttered and kissed my temple. "I'll cook for us. Is your work here done?"

Tumango ako.

"Let's get out of here." he whispered and I laughed softly.

Ten pm na ata kami nakarating sa condominium ni Juan. His place was very opposite to mine, my condo was covered with white walls and woods, his house was filled with sleek and dark interior. Papasok pa lang kami ng living room nang mapahinto ako dahil sa napansin sa pader.