Carisia
"If you get uncomfortable, you call me right away. Alright, missy?"
He wouldn't let go of my hand so I used the other to pinch his nose. "Yes po. Thank you for letting me do this."
He was just staring at me with that deadly smile pasted on his face. "Are you sure you don't want me there? Hindi ako mapakali."
I gave him a reassuring smile as I pulled myself closer to him for a hug. "I'll be fine. Mag-coffee ka muna, or whatever you want to do. See you later?"
He's so adorable, not wanting to let me go. Alam ko namang natatakot rin siyang pabayaan ako, I can see it in his expression.
Eventually, he rolled his eyes like saying 'as-if-I-have-a-choice'. But before I could walk away, he cupped my cheeks and pulled my face for a kiss which actually caught me off guard.
"My lipstick!" I hit his shoulder and as usual, he just gave me a casual look.
"Sige na, I'll see you later. I love you, gorgeous."
I smiled upon hearing his sweet sentiment. "I love you more!"
We both stood here for a moment because I was waiting for him to go, but he was also doing the same. In the end, we both laughed as I entered the restaurant, and just then did he leave.
To be honest, my nerves are shot. We all know from the start that I don't want to talk to this man. I can't even stand seeing him, for a particular reason.
Pagbibigyan ko lang siya para matahimik na kami pareho. Baka tuluyan akong mabaliw at hindi ko pa maalagaan ang anak at asawa ko ng maayos kapag patuloy niya akong ginulo.
He's actually causing me mental health issues everyday! This has to stop!
Upon entering the restaurant, the staff seemed like they knew me as they led me to a closed off section of the restaurant with a table for two in the center of it.
I don't even know if I'm ready to face him, but I'm just doing this for the sake of my sanity.
Seconds later, a staff began bringing out dishes that I didn't even order.
"Excuse me, I haven't ordered yet?" I told her while she's busy placing dishes on the table.
She politely smiled. "This was already ordered by Mr. Reverde, Ma'am."
I nodded my head and just let her do her thing.
And where did he get the idea that I'll be having lunch with him?
While waiting for him, I tried to mentally prepare myself for what we'll possibly be talking about. I need to maintain my composure.
Been waiting for a few minutes, when finally, I saw him enter the room.
I couldn't make eye contact until he sat down in front of me.
"How are you?" he asked. "Thank you for granting my request--"
I looked at him, coldly. "I came here to talk because that's what you want, 'di ba? Let's just get straight to the point. Ano bang gusto mo?"
He chuckled as if we're long time friends who haven't seen each other in a while. "Hindi ka man lang ba muna kakain? I had this feast spread because I know you need nutrients because you have a baby to feed."
I sat back on my chair, with arms crossed and an amused expression on my face after hearing what he just said. "Don't you mention my daughter, she's not involved here."
He scratched the back of his head, still with that annoying smile on his face. "Have you been this cranky since you married Enrico? Not a good influence, if you ask me--"
