The Most Beautiful Thing

Chapter 17

Chapter 17
Calm before the storm

Chapter 17

I rode with Max on the way home. Nasabi nga niya samin na mapapa-aga ang uwi namin because his Ama called for him. He assured us na we can stay naman at mauuna na siya umuwi, pero nagka-sundo ang lahat na umuwi nalang.

"Bakit uuwi ang Angkong mo? For the business?" I asked. Nasa car pa rin kami ngayon along the expressway and it's already 7PM. I looked at the back seat and saw Vee and Brian sleeping peacefully.

"Yeah... and we're going to have a family event for him when he comes home.. that's why Ama called for me to help in the preparations.." he said.

Max is the only heir to the throne since nag-iisa lang rin siyang anak who can handle their family business. His brother, Marco is only 10 years old and nasa china pa ito, kasama ng parents niya.

That's why ganon na rin ang importance niya sa family niya kaya alagang alaga sila sakanya. He is also his Ama's favorite, and for sure ganon rin siya sa Angkong niya.

"Really? So you're going to be busy..."

Mukhang engrande ang gagawin nilang party for his Angkong. Of course, the Limjuacos are all about that. Para sakanila, mga barya lang yun and they don't mind spending as long as it's for the family. Talagang importante sakanila ang family honor.

Tumingin siya sakin and he smiled. I know he's already tired from the trip plus siya rin ang nagd-drive. Good thing sinundo si Chantelle ng bodyguards niya that's why hindi na siya sumabay kay Max, although his Ama insisted it.

"What? I'm never too busy for you baby," he said habang naka-ngiti ng nakakaloko sakin!

Nag-iwas ako ng tingin dahil feeling ko I blushed again. Hindi ako sanay sa mga sweet talks niya and it's annoying because I feel like a 12-year old.

"I-I don't mind, Max. Just focus on the preparations!"

He chuckled. "Okay then, baby."

He was close to me so naamoy ko ang pabango nya. He leaned on my shoulder since nakahinto naman kami ngayon because we were waiting for sila Red na nag-stop over to use the comfort room

"Just make sure... to message me alright?" I could not even recognize myself anymore! I sound like a needy girlfriend, and I should stop! We're not even together.... yet.

Tumawa siya ulit pero this time it was a soft laugh, nilapit niya naman ako sakanya and hinayaan ko nalang ito. He pinched my cheeks.

"Of course baby since when did I not text you? Ikaw kaya ang hindi nag-rereply.." he said while smiling like an idiot agad ko naman siyang inirapan. "Never mind! You're so cute when you're clingy..."

I pinched his cheeks too, and he shouted because I kinda made it too far so nakurot ko na siya ng madiin. I laughed when I saw his reaction. His brows furrowed and inakbayan niya ako, pulling me closer to him. It was so sudden that hindi na ako nakapag-react. He hugged me and caressed my hair.

"I'm sorry for being too touchy, after this I'll stop.. I just really like hugging you.."

I did not answer, instead I let him hug me for a while, enjoying his warmth and also his scent. His broad shoulders makes me sleepy, and the way he caressed my hair makes me wanna fall asleep in his arms like a little baby being held and cared for.