TO HAVE & TO HOLD-Sequel of Catch Me I'm In Love

Chapter 33 - Third Chance At Love

Roan was waiting for Kate to call her. She said she is picking her up.

It was 45minutes before the show starts. She didn’t want to be late. She took her phone out and called her phone but it wasn’t answered.

She told herself that if within 10 minutes she isn’t here yet, she will just take a cab to go to the Lincoln Center.

Suddenly… she heard a knock on her door. Thinking it was Kate, she had a ready smile and was about to tell her she was getting worried but when she opened the door, it was Erik.

She was surprised to see him. Standing in front of her was Erik, he has a bunch of red roses with him. He was formally dressed. She didn’t think about it, that he would be watching the show.

She suddenly felt self-conscious. Erik said “Hello,” and he handed her the flowers.

She said “Thank you,” and asked him to get inside while she gets her bag.

“Kate sent me here, she said she got stuck with another model and she is fixing something so she asked me to pick you up instead. I hope you don’t mind.” Erik explained.

“That’s quite alright. Thanks a lot. Shall we go?” Roan said trying to appear casual. She was about to head out the room, when Erik stopped her – holding her arms.

“Roan, I’m sorry again…for everything. I understand if you can’t or you still hasn’t forgotten everything. If you’re still mad at me, I understand, too. If we just stay as friends din panalo na rin ako. I don’t wanna lose you Roan, if you don’t have any feelings for me more than friendship I will take it. I just don’t want to lose you again.”

Roan didn’t want to look at Erik. His pleading eyes, his voice…his nearness – slowly her defenses are weakly fading away, she slowly looked at him…trying to find words to tell him off. But she can’t.

She can’t pretend anymore…Erik moved closer to her…his lips inches away from her lips…his arms wrapped around her waist. 

She stood there anticipating….he closed the gap between their lips. He claimed her lips as he gently caressed the curve of her back.

Roan was just wearing a sleeveless dress, a thin silky material that didn’t help in hiding the curves of her body.

She is beautiful, Erik thought. He missed her so much. Her scent, her soft lips, the feel of her skin against him. The man in him was awakened once again – a longing that he has always kept inside him. His kisses – gentle and loving. The burning passion between them is visibly seen- it was never lost. Roan shivered, Erik hugged her closer.

“I love you Roan….I love you so much.” and he kissed her once more, longer this time – both of them gasping for air.

Roan still flushed after the kiss looked away. Her actions gave her away. She can’t hide it anymore. She still loves the man – and it was more powerful, it scares her.

She smiled at him, “Let’s go, we can talk about it after the show. I don’t want to be late.”

For the first time after they met again, this was the first time Roan smiled again – at him. Erik smiled at her, too. 

His heart racing, his palms sweating. He held her hand and she didn’t budge or pull it back. They walked towards the elevator. Erik was excited for the show to be over.

He feels tonight they can finally talk longer.. Roan seems to be ready. He smiled, he was happy.