When love is near

Chapter 14

Adriane! What are you doing?

Helping a limping lady out?

Blushing.

Thank you, but could you please put me down?

Why? nahihilo ka pa, I'll take you to your room.

No! I mean, kaya ko naman napo. Pwede po bang ibaba mo na ako?

There's no way I'm letting you go now Jamie

Blushed.

What? What are you talking about?

Kasi nga nahihilo kapa. After seeing you walk like that you wouldn't expect me to just watch you lalona it is because of my son kaya ka nagkaganito.

Adriane, kalmatayo okay? I'm alright. You are very, very welcome! Now, could you please put me down?

Jamie

Please Mr. ADRIANE, put me down. I can manage

Hesitant but carefully put her down.

Thank you

Starts to walk with confidence. Adriane sarcastically observes.

Are you sure you are okay?

Of course! Kaya ko (shit angsakit, bakit ngayon pa) sigena Adriane, kaya ko na to you can leave now.

Crossed his arms while smilingly watched her limping.

You sure I'm not needed here? You know it's not a sin to ask someone for help lalo na if you are alone.

Turned to him fiercely.

Pardon Mr. Adriane, I am alone, yes but I said I can manage. I don't need your help.

Sure?

Very much

Alright. I'll go ahead now. Oh, careful with your steps. 

Adriane vanished from her sight.

Umalisnga

Disappointed

Ugh! Why do I have to always pretend in front of him? So anxious when he's around. But no, like I said kaya ko to

Keeps walking. 

I don't need his help

Stepping forward

I don't need to be next to him anymore

Aching foot. Eyesight blurs. She's about to step down the stairs

I am tough. I can manage little things such as these. 

She slipped. Heart's raised and her vision almost darkened. Her dizziness is getting worst. Almost hit the steps, but her body fell into Adriane's arms again.

Ikawnanaman?

Smirking Adriane

Sabi na eh

Dizzy

What?

Sa akin ka din mahuhulog

Smiled at her defeat

It was accidental. I did not call for you

But you were about to

I'm not

Running out of energy but still wants to argue

Because I can

Jamie!

What?

Let me help you

Submissively nod yes

Now, can I assist you to your room, please don't be stubborn just say yes

Smiling at her weakness

Yes please

Closed her eyes while her head leans on his chest

Just sleep, Jamie, I'll take care of you

Adriane carries Jamie pass through the lobby and entered the elevator. Flock of foreigners entered too.

Oh! Beautiful couple.

Adriane giggled. Staring at childlike sleeping Jamie

The wife is so beautiful

Adriane can't stop his huge smile. His dimple deepened.

But the wife is sick? You kiss your wife often she'll be good!

Adriane laugh and looked at Jamie. Slowly reaching for Jamie's lips.

Do it or your dead

Jamie whispered.

Laughing

My wife is sick, she's moody no kiss for the husband for now.

Foreigners giggled. Took pictures.

Aw. You too young couple so sweet. 

Jamie can hear everything and is smiling simply while having Adriane's warmth for comfort.