Tú Eres Mi Sol

XXXVI

"Patience is a tree, whose root is bitter, but its fruit is very sweet." - Unknown

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Dei woke up, wearing one of Richard's white shirts and she felt really comfortable. She looked at the man sleeping next to her and wondered how could a guy like this exist, he's looks like an angel sleeping. Dei wanted to etch his face to her memory to save it for the time when she's back in London studying in Uni. 

"Are you done gawking?"

She got startled and moved away immediately.

"Hey, hey. Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you."

"No, my fault too. I probably day dreaming while looking at you?"

"Dreaming of what?" Richard replied while he moved on top of her

"Kissing you"

"Why didn't you say so"

Richard was moving his face to hers when Dei placed her index finger on his lips. Richard raised his eyebrow.

"Morning breath. Let's gargle some mouthwash first."

"I don't care"

He leaned in. He nibbled her lips then it turned into a hungry kiss. They kissed each other with so much passion that she felt their bodies sizzling. He inserted her tongue into her half-opened mouth for which she met with equal passion. 

They continued kissing until he moved up to her ear lobes, and blowed it lightly which tickled her. He nibbled her ears playfully and moved down to her neck where he kissed and licked it. She then felt his tongue on her clavicle licking.

She felt sensations she had never felt before. Then he stopped. She looked at him and he was already staring. He gave her a light peck on the lips and sat down with his back on the bedrest. He pulled her to his lap and closed his arms around her. 

Richard noticed that Dei clearly feeling down from a high earlier but didn't show it. He knew. He felt it, too. 

"Dei, Love"

She didn't reply, clearly annoyed and was leaning on his chest.

"I didn't want to proceed until we've talked about things. I know that you would tell me if you didn't permit it, but I still want us to talk about it. Dei, Love, I know that there are certain expectations now that we are together. I want to be open with you. I want to ask if it's alright if we wait to do the deed until we're married?"

"Did you and...?"

"Camille and I? Almost but no."

Richard kissed Dei on her forehead.

"Aren't you going to ask?" Dei said

"No"

"Why?"

"Because it doesn't matter"

"RJ, Love"

"Hmm" Richard responded as he stroked her hair

"Still I want to tell you."

"You don't have to."

"Christian wanted to wait until I was ready, it was in our last three months that I told him that I think I am ready. Now, looking back, he kept saying something like, "I don't deserve you, you're too perfect. Let's save our first time for the future", maybe he already knew that we were going to break-up eventually."

"Love, you know Christian was an ass for breaking your heart like that but I've always liked him. He's a good guy"

"He is."

***

"Where are we going?"

"Brunch!"

"Where are you taking me?"

"Hmmm.. What do you fancy? Mexican or Mediterranean?

"Do they have really good poblano chicken and enchiladas or falafel?"

"Well, poblano chicken and enchiladas are good, but Love, this falafel is the best one in the Whole Bay Area!"

"Falafel, it is!"

"You must be salivating!"

"Tell me about it, British food is bland."

They were now walking hand and hand.

"RJ, Do you like it here?"

"Palo Alto, it's a good place, a lot of people to talk to, brilliant minds, but it isn't home."

"Where's home?"

"Where you are"

Dei laughed. 

"RJ!"

"It's true and I miss my family, too. I miss annoying Rob and Lia, Mom and Dad. And there's also the thought of bugging Sam and Jerald all the time!"

"I know what you mean with Sam and Jerald, they are hilarious! And their antics, my stomach hurts from laughing!"

"Hahaha. They are a funny bunch! Hey, we are here!"

Richard opens the door for Dei and they sit down and order.

They were seated facing the door, they could see people coming in and out of the store.

A lady walked in. Dei froze. Richard noticed and looked her way.

Richard excused himself and walked up to the lady.

"Camille" the lady was surprised when she heard a voice

"Richard"

Dei walked to where Camille and Richard were. Dei hugged Camille. 

Camille had dark circles in her eyes, her hair longer and lost a little weight. 

"Do you have time?" Richard asked Camille

Camille nodded.

"Join me and Richard for brunch." Dei said

Camille nodded again.

Richard asked if they could sit at a bigger table, one of the staff assisted them.

Richard and Dei asked Camille what she wanted and ordered it from the wait staff.

It was quiet. Dei felt awkwardness from Richard and Camille. How do you start a conversation with someone you haven't seen in almost 4 years.

Richard's and Dei's food came first. 

Dei looked at Richard and said,"I think you two need to talk, I'll have my food to go. RJ, can I please have the keys please?"

"Are you sure? Can you walk back alone?"

"RJ!" Dei laughed, "Silly! I've been living in London alone for sometime now! I'm sure I can walk a few blocks. Here's the thing, I'll send you an SMS once I reach the apartment, alright?"

"Okay." Richard replied

Dei gave Camille a hug and kissed her cheeks,"Camille, it's wonderful to see you again."

Dei gave Richard a buss. She then went to the counter to get her food packed, smiled and waved at Richard and Camille who were watching her and left.