Gone with the Wind (Upper East Side Two)

Chapter Twenty-Five

25 - Tempt

Ang bilis lumipas ng araw. Masasabi kong naging maganda naman ang pagsasama namin ni Zavi.

It was pure bliss and contentment. That night, I think, made us stronger.

My heartfelt happiness when he respected my opinion. It felt like I am important to him because of what he did. Dahil kung hindi, he will never let Ridge explain his side.

Ang alam ko ay nag-usap na sila ni Ridge sa mismong araw na iyon noon. I don't know what happened because I didn't want to ask.

It was okay for me that he did that and I am very much happy with that. Hindi ko na kailangan malaman pa kung anong pinag-usapan nila.

And if he wants to talk to me about it, I'll be here and I'll listen to him.

I was smiling from ear to ear as I walk towards his office. Hawak ang mahalagang bagay na ibibigay ko sa kanya.

"Happy birthday, Zavi!" I greeted him as his secretary opened the door.

Nakita ko ang gulat sa mata niya nang mag-angat ng tingin sa akin. And after that, I almost laughed when I saw him glared at me.

It was already afternoon, ilang oras na lang ay matatapos na siya sa trabaho at ngayon lang ako nagparamdam.

There were series of messages he sent me but I intentionally ignored them. I just wanted to surprise him and I don't want to reply because I might spill.

"You're late." He told me using his deep baritone voice. Kung dati ay kinakabahan ako kapag ginagamit niya iyan, iba ngayon.

He followed my movements with his eyes as he stood up from his chair and went towards me. Ibinaba ko ang gamit ko sa couch na malapit at dali-dali akong tumakbo sa kanya.

I gave him my tight embrace. I felt him wrapped his arms around me that made me smile because I felt that I've won.

Hindi na masungit yan, sure ako. I mentally laughed.

He sighed as I felt him gave a kiss on my head and the part below my eye as I looked up at him.

"Happy birthday, Zavi!" I greeted again, smiling.

"Thank you, baby." He leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"Wait," I told as I was about to break free from the hug but he tightened his hold. He rested his head on my neck even though we're standing.

"Let's stay this way, hmm." He murmured against my neck. Ramdam ko ang kiliti na dumaan sa leeg ko.

"Come on, I have something for you." Sabi ko at tinapik ang braso niya para pakawalan na ako.

He hissed and I laughed. I held his hand and led the way towards his couch. Umupo ako doon at ganoon din ang ginawa niya.

I felt him wrapped his arm around mine and moved me closer to him. "My gift." I handed him the painting I've been working on. Sana magustuhan niya ang regalo ko.

"You don't have to give me something. Your presence is enough, baby." He told me but I shook my head.

"No, it's not enough." Nakita kong bubuksan na sana niya pero pinigilan ko siya.

Questions visible in his eyes with what I did. Isa sa rason kung bakit ayaw kong buksan niya ay nahihiya ako.

I want him to open my gift when he's alone. I'm not yet ready to see his reaction regarding that painting. Maybe, next time, I'll ask him.

"Mamaya mo na 'yan buksan. Pag-uwi mo na. Date muna tayo." Sambit ko na ikinagulat niya.

Why? Ayaw ba niya? Agad ko namang binawi dahil baka ayaw niya.