What About Love (My Everything Short Stories Series, Wattys2015)

What About Love

I'm back. And I'm here to fulfill the promise I made with Becky.

I made my way here to U.S. to do some business with my clients, actually. But that's just not my reason.

I need to see Becky. I will explained what really happened and I hope she will forgive. Well, I don't expect it to be like right away. But yeah...

While I'm on my penthouse in Escala Seattle that is formerly owned by my bestfriend, Eros Petrakis, relaxing and taking my time to rest because of the long trip from Brazil, I thought of Becky. I miss her so much. I want her in my arms again.

I remember the time when...

"Hey, Becky! What's up?" I said while planting small kisses on her cheeks. It amazes me how beautiful she is.

"Hi, babe. I'm doin' good. So, how 'bout ya?" She asked and smiled. I can see that she's getting excited by just looking at me.

"I'm gonna give something." I said while putting a small smile of my lips.

She rose an eyebrow with clear curiousity of her face. "Uhm. What's that?! Are you gonna marry me. The answer is yes to that, you know that." She teased. And suddenly she laughed her ass out, almost rolled herself on the floor.

"Uhm... I'm going to make a promise and put a seal on our love." I said. "Rebecca, I promise to love you, to cherish you, to make you happy. I will do anything to protect you even I'm on my way on sacrificing my own life. I love you and I promise to stay with you until the day I die. Rebecca, I love you and soon you will be my wife. This, I promise you."

Becky smiled and planted kisses on my lips and that's the time I realized that she's the one for me. The only girl I will love. The only one that can make me happy.

All of a sudden, a loud ringing on my phone disturbed my daydreaming.

"Good morning, Mr. Mahone. My apologies for distubing you. The American clients want to see you now, to settle all pending contracts with you, today. They are here in the main office in Seattle." My assistant, Lisa Montemayor, a filipino woman which happened to be my best friend when I was in Brazil. She's one of the most realiable people I met this world. I really trust her.

"Hahaha! Shut the fuck up Lisa! Stop with the formalities! We've talked about this, right? Stop calling me Mister or sir when I'm out of office." I laughed.

"Hahaha! Fuck you, Austin!" She said. "Seriously they need you here. I might get fucked here! They're furious now. Please be here the soonest. And I guess, you'll be shocked to see who's here. HAHAHA!" She said while giggling her ass out. I suddenly got curious. Who is she talking about?!

"Yup, I'll be right there. Tell them to wait, okay. Bye!" I put down my phone and rushed to the bathroom and take a shower.

I did my usual preparation rituals and grab clothes on two-storey wardrobe. It was an Armani black coat, a white button-up shirt and a black trouser. Also, I grabbed a black necktie.

I put the clothes on and saw myself on a huge mirror on my room. Everything has changed. From being an idiotic bad-ass boy to an intelligent businessman. I'm happy that I have something for Becky to be proud of. But this is not who I am.

I rushed to the private elevator where I'm the only one using it. Step in my black Maserati and drive to my office.

As I arrived, I can feel the tension of the people. They know who I am. I'm ruthless. I can all fire them in just a snap of a finger.

I saw Lisa's eyes brightened when she saw me. She pointed inside my office. Meaning the clients are inside.

I opened the door. I saw a group of guys and a gorgeous woman. I was shocked to see Becky. Yes, it was Becky. She looks stunning now. With her pencil-cut skirt and a button-up blouse. Her make-up was just light and very natural looking. My heart skipped a beat. Ugh!