Together but Separate

Chapter 16: No Complications

Kate Rojas

I did not want to go back to Nicko's office yet, so I just followed Rocco. He was needed again in the showroom, so I went with him to go back there.

While he was taking care of something with an employee, I stayed in the area where the cars were. When I saw the white Capri car, I was drawn into it again. I ran my fingers on the hood and for some reason, I smiled. I did not know what's with this car why I could not stop looking at it. I knew I liked white cars because my own car back home was also white, but I knew that was not the reason behind my fascination.

"Parang gusto kitang iuwi pero ang mahal mo naman kasi," natatawang sabi ko.

I may find this car beautiful, but I would not waste my hard earned millions for a material thing like this one. One of the benefits about growing up poor, I learned to value whatever I had. I did not want to spend on something I did not really need.

"It is beautiful, isn't it?"

Agad akong napabitaw sa paghawak ng kotse nung narinig ko ang boses ni Nicko. I looked towards his direction.

"Kanina ka pa ba riyan?"

He did not answer my question. Instead, he went closer and touched the car, too. "Would you like to try it?"

I was about to refuse when Rocco came back and suddenly spoke, "I offered her to test drive it, but she refused. She said she cannot afford if something happens to it. I told her that you can pay in behalf of her if something happens."

Rocco laughed after he said those words. He came closer to us while his hands were inside his pocket.

"I cannot let someone be accountable of my own actions, so I would rather not risk. It's an expensive car," I replied.

"But I saw how fascinated you are with that car. You have your eyes on it since you saw it this morning." Rocco glanced at Nicko and gave him a knowing look then he looked back at me. "It's funny because of all the cars that are in here, you like the one that Nicko designed himself. Should I be... How do you say it in Tagalog? Kilig?" He said the last word in a teasing tone.

My face heated up and at the same time, I was surprised with what I found out.

"He designed this car??" I asked, amazed.

"Yep!" Rocco replied. "This is the only car in this room that he designed."

I looked at Nicko, and he just shrugged his shoulders. He made it look like it was not a big deal. I guessed he did not want to brag about his amazing work.

For me, it was such a big accomplishment. It was not a simple thing to create a masterpiece like this one.

"It is so far the best car I have ever seen. You did a really great job," I told him.

His lips formed a smile. "Thank you."

Here I go again with his captivating smile. Goodness! Seeing it triggered my heart to beat faster. My eyes could not look away.

I only looked away when I heard Rocco cleared his throat.

"You looked smitten," he whispered to my ear. I felt my cheeks blushed again. I should have tried not to look too obvious. I did not want him to get a hint that I was starting to like his cousin.

"I was not," I answered in defense, but Rocco just laughed.

"What are you both talking about?"

Napatingin kami kay Nicko nung nagsalita siya. His brows were furrowed. He probably wanted to know what Rocco had told me, but I would not let that happen.