Fall for You

Thirteen

13| Her Forgiveness

"Let me" I softly said and offer my hand to her.

She looks at me for a second before she handed the paper bag of her toiletries to me.

We're currently on a mall and she's buying stuffs for her newly acquired unit.

"Where do you want to have lunch?" I asked her.

"I have an appointment with Saskia Aragon" she said in her monotonic tone.

Every day is like this. I am following her like a dog. She's cold and distant towards me. But at least, she's letting me do things to woo her.

"Should I stay with you or you want me to deposit these at your unit?" I asked her. Like an obedient servant to his master.

She turned to face me. "We'll deposit those to my car then you're free to go" she sighed. "You don't have to follow me everywhere, Marcus. You have your own life to live"

I closed my eyes for a while. It really sucks that she's always rubbing it to my face that she doesn't want me around. But I insist to tag along with her.

"I'm done living a life without you, Tatiana. And just so you know, it's not life at all. I'm done living on the thoughts and distant memories with you. I just want to really be with you. Just let me. If you feel uncomfortable having me around, you can always pretend that I didn't exist. I'm not asking for your attention. I'm contended with just having you around" I seriously said. I am literally begging her. I could even kiss her shoes if that's what it takes for her not to get rid of me.

I saw her cheeks blushing.

I smile at her. If not for the things I'm carrying, I would have caress her crimson cheek.

She turn away then continue walking.

I can't get rid of the silly smile on my face. I am having hope here. I know there's a chance for us.

We get to the car park and I put her things on the backseat of her car.

After closing the door, I faced her. She's not looking on my direction.

I gathered all my courage to reach for her chin. I pulled her attention to me.

"I'll just wait for you. Call me after your meeting" I softly said.

I want to kiss her but I can't risk ruining everything.

She simple nodded.

I slid my hand on hers and pulled her to the entrance of the mall. I am happy that she's letting me hold her hands while we're walking towards their meeting place.

"Just call me" I told her. I give her hand a gentle squeeze. I lean in closer to kiss her forehead.

I closed my eyes at the warm feeling I had in my heart.

After few seconds, I pulled back. I look at her and found her staring at me. There's a gentle emotion in her eyes that made my heart swell. I smile at her and caress her cheek.

"See you later"

She just nodded then turn her back on me. She starts walking towards her reserved table. I saw a beautiful lady waiting for her. She threw me another look. I simple waved my hand at her before going.

I can throw every inch of my ego just to have her back. I know she's worth it.

I had my lunch in a Chinese restaurant. I'm on the middle of eating when I received a call.