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Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Inayos ko na ang mga gamit ko dahil out ko na sa aking trabaho. Nagtext na rin sa akin si Luca bago lang, na nandoon na siya sa lobby at naghihintay.

When I went out from the elevator, I saw him watching his phone at pag-angat ng kaniyang tingin ay agad niya akong nakita.

“Hi.” He greeted. Nilahad niya sa aking ang isang bouquet na may iba’t ibang klase ng bulaklak. “Thank you.”

I just smiled at him. “Tara na?”

“Hmm. Okay, let’s go.” Hinawakan niya ang siko ko at inalalayan tsaka pinagbuksan ng pintuan.

Nang makarating sa parking lot, dumeretso na ako sa aking kotse at ganoon din siya. Tama lang ang bilis ng takbo ko at nasa likod ko lang siya.When we are already at the restaurant’s parking lot, he waited for me until I get out and held my waist. He opened the door by himself.

Pumasok na kami at sumalubong sa amin ang isang receptionist. “Mr. Moretti? This way sir.” She smiled. Tumaas naman ang aking kilay at tiningnan si Luca. I was kinda surprised that we went in a private room. It has table for two and some candles are placed in a neat way. He pulled a seat and I seat there.

“Thank you.” I was overwhelmed by his chivalry. A waiter was assigned to us and he gave us the menu.

“All food in the menu are seafood.” I whispered.

“Do you have any problem with that? You don’t like the menu? We can go to another restaurant if you want.” He said while looking at me carefully.

“Uhmm. No it’s okay, I”m allergic to all sea foods except for fish. So, I’ll just order smoked salmon and a cup of rice.” He slightly chuckled.

“Shrimp pasta for me, please and an iced tea. What’s your drink?” He said.

“Oh! Iced tea too.” He smiled and looked at the waiter again. “Add another iced tea and 2 glasses of red wine. Then, a slice of chocolate cake for desert.” He look at me to ask permission again and I just nod at him since, I’m not picky with my food.

“How’s your work? You seemed pretty busy. I hope I’m not disturbing you.”

“No, it’s okay. I already finish my work for the day at puwede ko naman itong ipagpatuloy sa bahay. The blueprint’s already done and report ko na lang ang gagawin ko.” Maya-maya ay nakarating na ang aming pagkain and we started eating our food.

Tiningnan ko siya. “Why are you still here in the Philippines? When are planning to go back to Italy?” He raised his eyebrow at me and narrowed his eyes.

“Why? You don’t want me here?” Nanlaki naman ang aking mga mata at mabilis na umiling dahil hindi iyon ang ibig kong sabihin.

“No! I’m just curious and you have a company there, right?” He smirked. “My company can still run without me, Amore.” Kumunot ang noo ko dahil sa sinabi niya. What does he mean by that? Mamaya ay isesearch ko yan sa Google para malaman ko ang ibig sabihin. Should I start leaning Italian too?

“And I also plan to have a branch here. Can you be my engineer?” He smiled.

“So, what is this? Inaya mo lang ba akong kumain sa isang restaurant for a business proposal?” I scoffed. He was kinda shocked with what I said.

“NO! Of course not! How could you think like that? This is a date. And then, I saw some of your projects and I’m impressed with you work. Why not make you my engineer and date you at the same time? Hindi kita kinuha because I like you romantically. Kinuha kita dahil magaling ka sa field mo. That’s it. Hmm. I’m professional towards my work and I’m a strict boss. Ayokong may pumapalpak sa trabaho niya. And I separate work and my personal life.” He suddenly became serious and I can’t help but find him so hot and sexy by his deep voice.