WHO'S THE BOSS?!

46. SHIFT

When they landed, Maymay and Edward were walking hand in hand to claim their luggages.

Edward took care of Maymay's luggages. Kahit pa ayaw ni Maymay ipadala ang gamit niya dito ay naging mapilit si Edward.

'I know you can take care of your things. That you can take care of yourself. May, allowing me to do these things doesn't make you weak, okay?! Just let me. Let me take care of you.' Ani to ng mainis si Maymay sa hindi pagpayag ni Edward na ibigay sa kanya ang mga gamit niya.

Having heard what Edward said made Maymay think that he can read through her. He knows exactly what she's thinking. So she let it go.

They walk hand in hand until around the exit and as if on cue, their hands immediately separated as soon as they stepped out of the building.

Edward's Dad texted that he asked their driver to pick up Edward.

The old Edward may just let Maymay took a cab or something but not the new him.

Edward asked the driver if they can also take Maymay home. The driver was a bit surprised.

Not just because Edward is taking Maymay to her home but because he asked permission if he can. Which is a first.

When Edward speaks to him, it's always in command. Not a request.

'What are you smiling about?' Tanong ni Edward sa driver.

'Wala naman po sir. Naninibago lang.' Sagot naman nito.

'Naninibago saan?' Tanong muli ni Edward.

'Wala lang po. Wag niyo na po pansinin. Ma'am Maymay, akin na po gamit niyo. Lagay natin sa likod.' Sabi nito.

'Ay ako na kuya.' Sabi naman ng dalaga.

'Si Ma'am talaga oh. Nahiya ka pa. Akin na po.'

Natatawa tawa namang ibinigay ni Maymay ang gamit sa driver nina Edward.

'Why are you even close to our family driver?' Tanong ni Edward. 'He even get to call you Maymay.'

'Edward, those are the perks of being kind to everyone. Something you are yet to experience.' Pang-aasar naman ng dalaga sa binata.

'Jeez. Am I really that bad before?' Tanong ni Edward sa sarili.

'I heard that. You want me to answer your question?' Pang-aasar muli ni Maymay.

'Shut up Miss Entrata. I know you have a lot to say and I don't wanna hear them.'

Napalakas naman ang tawa ni Maymay sa pagkapikon ni Edward.

Nang matapos ayusing ng driver ang mga gamit nilang dalawa ay sumakay na ito at nagsimulang magmaneho.

Dahil asar pa din si Edward tumahimik na lamang si Maymay at tumingin sa labas.

Edward then realized that in a few minutes, he'll be separated from Maymay and would not be able to see her as much as he wants to so he reached out for her hand.

Nagulat naman si Maymay sa ginawa ni Edward lalo na at baka makita ng driver iyon at magsumbong sa Mommy at Daddy nito.

'It's okay. Just this, please.' Edward's desperation to feel her made Maymay agree.

He just held her hand the entire time.

Nanibago naman lalo ang driver nina Edward sa pananahimik ng dalawa. He had been driving for Edward's family for as long as he can remember and he would also drive for the 2 when they have conferences sometimes.

And silence is not a norm between the 2 every time he drives for them. Laging nagbabangayan. Laging may pinagtatalunan. Yun ang nakasanayan niya. There was never an instance na hindi nag-away ang dalawa sa tuwing ipagmamaneho niya ang mga ito.