Twisted Story of My Life

Chapter Thirteen

Days passed, I haven't heard from Zeke. I so miss him. He went to China for a business trip. And here I am tied up with my reports and Dustin's never ending questions about my engagement.

"Is it not too early for you to be engaged? I mean, you just got back together... then after a few months you already said yes to his marriage proposal? Isn't that abrupt?"

"He continued loving me even after the breakup. I feel the same. Just the perfect timing I would say." I smiled at him and continued with my work.

"But..." Dustin did not finish what he was about to say.

"Hey, are you jealous?" I joked.

He smirked and then he kept quiet and started working again.

I shook my head. As if. Then I felt a sudden scare... what if Zeke is like Dustin? Does he also look at other girls in a different light even if he has me? Oh no! I can't! I just can't take that. But I trust that he wouldn't do such. He had his chance to meet other girls when we broke up but he chose to continue loving me despite the separation. And so I convince myself just that.

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Zeke made a surprise visit after his business trip. He also brought us plenty of Chinese New Year goodies.

I immediately run into his open arms.

"I missed you so bad, sweets!" He exclaimed tightening his hug.

"Missed you more..." I said just before he brushed his lips against mine.

What could be more wonderful than the reunion of two hearts beating strongly for each other after being apart for quite some time? Wonderful and fierce. We kept the fire of our emotions burning and our souls connected as one once again in a fierce yet sweet love making. He makes me nervous but wanting. I feel consumed yet safe and warm in his touch.

"I love you more each day," Zeke said as he kissed the top of my head. We were cuddling on my bed.

"I am so crazy about you. My world revolves around you," I confessed.

He held me tighter.

"If there will come a time that you would get tired being crazy about me, I would never know what to do. Perhaps, I'd rather die than witness that," Zeke said quite sincerely.

It gave me chills. What if accidentally I fall out of love? Would he really do that? But I know deep inside that it is never possible for me to fall out of love. He is my all. He is everything to me.

I hugged him. "Never," I whispered.

"Good," Zeke said in between kisses.

In reality, I love the idea of getting married to him as he has suggested; the impromptu style. I am as scared as him that he might change his mind. But with our strong feelings for each other I doubt that there will be anyone or anything that could separate us. I love him. I love him with all my heart and with all that I am. And I know... I just know that he feels the same way about me.

Zeke left in the morning. He has to go to Manila to check his expected delivery from China. Then he would go back to Baguio. My ever responsible babe. I am sure he would be a good father to our kids and a good husband to me. I could almost imagine us having our own family. What a lovely sight. He is carrying our baby in his arms rocking him softly as I go preparing his milk. Awwww... Happiness and excitement overload. Our eldest is a boy and the second a girl.

I was thinking after we get married if would he ask me to stop working in Makati and just help in his business. Then again, he gave me the freedom to do as I wanted before and even sacrificed his love for me to do things my way. Maybe I would be the one to suggest that to him so that this time I will be the one to sacrifice something important for him. He would love just that I am almost sure. We will work together to make his... our business bigger to ensure the bright future of our children. Perfect!

I made a scrapbook for our coming back together. I was browsing through it and all our pictures show how in love we are with each other. The way we smile beside each other... the twinkle in our eyes... the way we hold each other... how we look at one another. I see hearts all over really. Some pictures show him stealing kisses. I just love it. Could really not ask for more. I am thankful to my siblings and best friend for capturing great candid photos.

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"Alyssa, how are you and Tom?" I asked as we were having coffee one evening.

She smiled widely and said, "We are doing great. Our relationship is serious. I love him, Alex."

"Great!" I said beaming.

"Alex, I can't wait for your wedding day. What are your plans?"

"We are still deciding. Truth is we have not agreed in any detail yet; except for the fact that we are getting married."

She laughed almost boisterously.

I shook my head and just smiled.

We went home after our short bonding. We still have work tomorrow. I just realized that I miss my best friend... our shop till you drop spree... our girly sessions... I hugged and kissed her on the cheek before we went to our rooms.

Before going to sleep I made a reflection about my life. One thing is for sure, I love Zeke and I am marrying him. Then I have an option to give up my career and play the supportive wife. Perhaps we could already have a kid after a year of marriage. My parents would be delighted to have a grandchild. Oh our little boy will be everyone's apple of the eye. I will care for Zeke and our baby. Simple and happy living with my loves. But not my kind of thing. I am confused. Maybe I could put up my own business. But what business? Will consider something girly maybe or something babyish. So that I could manage my time in caring for my loved ones and also pursuing my dream of doing something worthwhile.

With my thoughts so deep, I fell asleep.