In love with you

Chapter 18

"Change is constant"

ERICA's POV

I turned the lights off on his bedroom and slowly settled myself beside him. He has been asleep since I came this evening to check on him. I haven't been in touch with him for a week now. His Dad is still in coma and he has been very busy looking after their company. I can see a lot of stress looking at his face. I wish I could do something to help him. I touched his face and planted a kiss on his forehead. I miss him already. We would only call each other once in the morning and go to work. I would leave my office at 5pm while he would still be in a meeting by 7pm. He has been through tough times and I do understand. He needs me right now and I need to support him behind. I am just so glad that he came here in is flat tonight so I got the chance to finally see him. Tomorrow is sunday and I am gonna make sure he'll have time to relax. I was able to fill his refrigerator and I'm gonna make his favorite adobo tomorrow. I felt his hands around my waist and it felt like I've been missin' him for long.

It's only 4am in the morning but I decided to get up and prepair his break fast. I might not be able to cook for him if I sleep a little more.

"Ans?"
I can't seem to smile seeing him in his towel and his hair still wet from shower.

"Hey babe"
He kissed me and I feel like wanting more but he stopped.
Oh dear..

"I prepaired breakfast for you."
He smiled and wrapped his hands on my waist.
"Okay I'll change"

"What will you do today?"
I manage to ask when he went out from his room since he's wearing his usual business suit.

"Babe, I have to go yo the office."
Whatelse would I expect?

"Aren't you gonna stay at home? It's sunday. Have a little time for yourself"
I prepaired his sandwich and milk. He's not gonna be drinking coffee today.

"Babe I want coffee. And yes I can't rest. Not now."
I don't know what's wrong, but he seems to be a different person in just a week. Maybe he's been stressed up so much. Too many responsibilities might have changed him a lot.

"Hey Mr. Businessman, I'm not you're secretary. Don't ask me for coffee and coffee is not gonna help you with your sleepless days"
He just smiled and that's what's more important to me now.

"Are you gonna be free for lunch?" Feels like I'm the one asking for a date now.

"I have a Lunch meeting babe. Unless you want to join me?"

Seriously?

"It's fine. I'll see you after work then."
I don't understand but it feels different. You know that feeling? When you really want to understand something but you can't?

"I might not be able to come home early. You can just go home at your house if you want. You might just get bored"

See? Even his tone is a monotone. Like he's just talking to his associates.

"Okay"
But well, I can't distract him now. He needs more understanding right now and I know it's not easy for him he had to look after their business.

"Babe. I hope you understand"
He held my hand and I was really about tell him I miss him so much.

"It's okay Ans. I understand"
But I can't tell him that. I don't want to add up to his burdens.

Another week passed and we had the same distance. Sometimes he would only accept my call once a day and sometimes his secretary would even accept it for him. I've been too lonely. I haven't seen him since we had a breakfast together. But what can I do? This is the real Ans, an heir to their business. This was the kind of man I have been expecting him to be. He has grown and matured enough to handle clients and thousands of employees. I should be the first to be happy for him.