Fall In Love With Me

Chapter 14

***Edward's POV***

I finally saw Denise sitting outside the convenience store. She happily got up from her seat and kiss me on the cheeks.

We decided to jog around the place with other people. I suddenly feel lightened and my headache is gone.

I can feel my sporty sando is now soaked through with sweat.

Denise then pulled me to stop and wiped my face with her handy towel.

I was about to react when a couple halted in front of us.

I was stunned when I realized that it's Maya and Tristan.

Tristan noticed me first and then Maya took a glance focusing on Denise who is busy making me dry.

I couldn't read her eyes. She just kept on staring at Denise.

"Bro, love to see you and Denise here!

By the way, you know Maya, right?" Tristan uttered.

I just nodded and waved my hand to greet her. 

"Hi Tristan! Hi!" Denise greeted them casually.

Maya just managed to smile.

"Gotta keep going Bro! See yeah later!"
Tristan exclaimed and slightly dragged Maya by the hand and went away.

I just nodded again in response looking at Maya who looked away.

I feel dismay that I wasn't able to talk even for a bit. I then got contented staring at her from afar.

"Hey!" Denise called my attention.

Disappointment hits me and I asked Denise that we go home instead. I told her that I'm having a migraine and needed to rest. She sighed in frustration yet she agreed to take me home.

"Okay, we'll do it some other time then. Take a rest now." and she bids me goodbye.

***Maya's POV***

"Sila ba?" tanong ko sa sarili ko habang sinasabayan ko ang mahinang takbo ni Tristan.

Kailangan ko syang sabayan dahil hawak nya kamay ko. Kung hindi ay mahihila nya ako at posible kaming matumba.

My mind was occupied by that scene of Edward and Denise. They both look good together. Pareho may itsura, parehong galing sa mayamang pamilya. Di ko man aminin pero nakaramdam ako ng panliliit sa sarili ko. Ewan ko kung bakit. Dahil ba sa empleyado lang ako? Dahil ba sa hindi kami mayaman?

Bakit ko nga ba kailangang ikumpara ang sarili ko sa kanila?

Nawala ang focus ko sa pagtakbo at dagling napansin yun ni Tristan.

"Are you tired?" nag-aalalang tanong nya.

Napatango na lang ako dahil pagod na rin ang pakiradam ko.

"Let's go home then. Anyway, we already made several rounds. I think it's enough." sabi pa niya.

Dumaan muna kami ng 711 at bumili ng inumin at napagpasyahang maglakad na lang pabalik ng condo.

"I'll go now. Thanks for the time beautiful. Take care." paalam nya nang nasa tapat na kami ng condo.

"You're welcome. You take care as well. Til next time. Bye!" sagot ko.

Parang may nag-iba sa pakiramdam ko. Pinipilit kong alisin ang eksenang yun saking isipan pero nagsusumiksik ito. Bagay naman sila. Pero bakit ako malungkot? Dapat ba akong malungkot?

"Hayyzz, ano ba to? Nakakaloka."

Nagpahinga lang ako saglit at nagdesisyong linisin ang buong condo. Dito ko na lang ibubuhos ang aking nararamdaman.

Natapos ako ng magtatanghalian na. Nakaramdam ako ng gutom kaya nagsalang ako ng kanin sa rice cooker. Nagprito na din ako ng isda at gumawa ng ensaladang talong.

Nanlilimahid na ang pakiramdam ko kaya naligo muna ako bago kumain.

Naghuhugas nako ng pinagkainan nang biglang tumunog ang cell phone ko.

Unregistered number ang missed call. "Sino naman kaya to?" sabay tingin ng numero kung pamilyar ba o hindi.

Wala akong ideya kung sino ang tumawag kaya minabuti kong hintayin na lang na baka sakaling magtext at magpakilala.

Dumaan na ang oras pero di na ulit nagparamdam ang tumawag.

"Baka na-wrong number lang."

***Edward's POV***

I just called Tito Rick to ask for Maya's number. I can get it directly from my secretary but I preferred to get it from him because I want to avoid rumors.

Well maybe not since I'm still her boss anyway, and it still sounds necessary.

I was thinking of reasons that I could provide to Tito Rick in case he asks why I'm getting Maya's number. But luckily he gave it to me without hesitation.

I tried dialing her number but I don't know what to even say. I decided to end the call after several rings.

I keep on staring at my phone the whole time.

I can't believe myself now. As if I am a teener who's gone crazy over a girl.

"Come on Edward! It's not being you anymore!" I told myself.

That girl is driving me crazy. This isn't healthy anymore. This must stop. I know her kind but at the same time I don't want her life to be ruined by Tristan.

Really? Like I fu**** care for her? Nah-ah! It can't be!