Uncertainty

Chapter 9

~Lea~

Right after the "mini" tour we had in our mansion, we headed to the dining room again to eat some snacks. The tour was quite long and very tiring. Who wouldn't be? Our house is pretty huge and all we have is stairs.

While we were eating at peace, I was distracted by him when he stood up and searched for something. Panic is evident in his actions.

"What are you looking for?" I can't help myself but to ask.

"Uhm Lea, I think I left my phone in your mini theater. Excuse me, I'll just get it."

He was about to leave when I stopped him, "Ako na, just stay and eat here." I stood up then went upstairs.

I'm really tired, but here I am walking again. I really don't know what pushes me to volunteer in getting his phone, maybe I'm just too kind-hearted.

I reached our home theater room and looked for his phone. I don't have any intentions in turning it on but it just did. A message popped out and what surprises me is his lock screen wallpaper. It was my sister? Now, I know. Kaya pala ganoon ka maka-tingin sa ate ko. My heart ached at the thought of I'm willing to risk everything just to make this marriage thing work, but I guess, he isn't. This is a solo battle, Lea.

What if I tell him what I truly feel? Will it change anything? Syempre, wala. Nasa harapan mo na nga ang proof oh.

Aga, kung alam mo lang, I'm starting to fall for you. At sayo lang ata ako nagka-ganito.

I held my chest and took a deep breath before going down.

"Here's your phone." I handed it to him like nothing happened then I went back to my seat to continue eating.

"Thank you, Lea!" He jolted when he turned his phone on, he remembered something and I know what it is. "Lea, by any chance, have you seen my lock screen wallpaper?"

"Nope, I am not an intrusive type of person. I respect privacy, mister. Why? Mind telling me what's in your lock screen?"

"Ahh, N-nothing." He stuttered then looked down and went back on eating. Sinungaling.

"By the way, why are you here? If you don't mind me asking. I forgot to ask you a while ago due to crapulousness."

He chuckled softly, "No, I don't mind at all. I'm here because Tito Arthur invited me kaso may biglaang meeting so hindi rin kami nagkita. Uhm, by the way, I bought flowers for you, nasa may living room lang. Kunin ko ba?" he eyed me then smiled awkwardly.

"Is it really for me?" I mumbled then rolled my eyes.

"What did you say?" I answered in a low tone.

"Ah, I said, don't bother. Ako na ang bahala, but next time, wag ka nang mag-abala. Receiving flowers is great and making me kilig, but I'm really not into it. For me, it would be better if it was electronics. Okay, I talking too much, but thank you though." I smiled genuinely at him and a smile was formed in his lips too.

"It's okay, at least alam ko na. But, if ever na makakatanggap ka ng flowers, what type ang gusto mo?"

"Peonies, I like them."

"I'm sorry, I bought sunflowers." Then he scratched the back of his head.

"It's fine, my sister love sunflowers." I answered shortly then sipped on my juice.

"By the way, Tito Arthur texted me to come over again but I can't make it. I'll meet someone very important tomorrow, can you please let him know?" Wow, he just asked me a favor! Why don't you text him back?