Tú Eres Mi Sol

XXXIX

"I don't know how I will sleep in London na wala ka" Dei tells Richard while sitting on his lap.

"Ako din, Dei, Love. I'd probably be looking at the space next to me and feel so empty." Richard replies while burying his head in her neck

Dei checks her phone. 

"I just got an email and text from Sophie and Michel-Jan! They've just declared a bank holiday on Tuesday and I checked I don't have a class this wednesday! I can extend for a few more days, RJ!" 

"That's absolutely good news!" Richard sweeps Maine off her feet and they start waltzing! 

"But Dei, I have work tomorrow na"

"Don't worry, Love. I'll be okay. I can explore the town! Exciting to!"

"Are you sure?"

"Of course! You know I love exploring. Punta ako ng gym tomorrow afternoon."

"Maybe if I get home early, I'll join you. Wait, this means na kailangan ipagluto kita. When you're here you're not going to be on a cereal diet"

Dei looks at Richard with puppy eyes and nods. 

"Come, let's head to the kitchen and see what we have."

***

Richard opens the door of the fridge and looks, "So we have some sausages, ham, bacon, eggs, minced meat, provolone cheese, oh here's some prosciutto and some pre-cut melons, perfect appetizers. Do you like this for tomorrow?"

Dei props herself on one of the seats near the counter.

He hands the meat and the melon to Dei and looks back again to the inside of the fridge and cupboards, "We have some bread, lettuce and Oh, semolina! I can make you some fresh pasta or a sandwich? Love?"

"..."

Richard looked back at Dei. He could see clearly that she's chewing and she's now wrapping a prosciutto around a pre-cut melon. 

He moves to where Dei was and kisses her forehead. "I know how you love prosciutto. We can get more if you want."

Dei smiles. "Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Favourite ko to e"

***

Dei sent Richard a message an half an hour ago that she's in the gym, one of the building's amenities.  

Richard has just gotten home, after he opens the door, he notices a figure sitting in the living room, which alarms him.

The figure turns to him, "RICARDO, good that you're here. Lock the door and sit."

He sits down. His mother starts pacing in front of him, deep in thought.

She lets out an exasperated sigh. 

"Ricardo, Hijo. I haven't told your father yet what I found out. I DON'T KNOW IF I WILL BE DISAPPOINTED OR BE ANGRY AT YOU. Your father and I raised you and your siblings the best we can."

"Mom.. ano?"

"Ricardo, you're not supposed to butt-in when your mother is talking"

"..."

"I know you are a guy, .. and you have "activities" but Richard Edward James, we did not raise you to be like this"

"Mom?" Richard looking completely perplexed

"What did I say about butting in?"

"..."

"We got this apartment because we knew how much this project meant to you. We wanted wanted to support you but WHAT DID YOU DO, RICHARD, WHAT DID YOU DO?"