My body shivered and I didn’t know what to say to him. I just looked at him with my mouth open unable to decipher what was happening. He wants me to be his girlfriend? Is he trying to plot a prank on me? I never anticipated the question will be out from him sooner.
“Giii.. girlfriend? Me? Why? I mean, you barely know me,” I stammered asking him back and my heart started to pound harder. I knew that these past few months, I also have this feeling in me that grew for him. I'm always happy with his presence around me but I'm hesitant to admit it to myself.“I know you’re a good person and that’s enough for me to know," he explained. "We can get to know each other more along the way and I’m fine with it,” he reasoned, but still, everything hasn’t sunk into me yet. I was dumbfounded for a while when he talked again.“I guess, I surprised you with that question but it’s alright if you don’t want to,' he said carefully. "It’s okay if you want to be just friends with me - for now,” he put emphasis on the word for now and I know that my face was as red as a tomato.“Ahm, it’s not that," I refuted in a gentle manner. "I mean, I'm just surprised and wasn't prepared to hear such questions from you," I fake a cough. "But a lot of girls on the campus are crushing on you why choose me? I'm scared they will know and I’m sure they will hate me to the core," I informed him of my thoughts and worries.He chuckled and reached for my hand to hold. He said to don’t mind them because they’re not that important. But still, I don’t want trouble and issues in my life and those are not on my list.“You don’t get me," I rebutted. "I want to go to the campus in peace without people bothering me,” I explained to him because I really don't want any trouble. “Anything you want just for you to be my girlfriend, I will compromise," he negotiated with me and I find him apprehensive.“If you will be my boyfriend, I want it in secret," I spoke shyly. "We can act like we are not friends on campus and I don’t want anyone to see us together around the vicinity," I expounded and he nodded."It's not that I'm ashamed or anything but I just want to avoid issues that may arise," I told him for him to not get me wrong. “It’s not a problem with me," he smiled. "I can still see you at night at the shop and walk with you to your dorm," just like that he agreed easily.“Why me?" I furrowed. "I mean, there’s a lot of beautiful girls on the campus. I’m just a nobody," I reiterated the thought because I really couldn't believe him.“I don’t care about the other girls," he replied seriously. "I don’t want to play games in a relationship and I know in you, I can be truly happy and at peace," he looked like he was so sure. "You are you and that's all I need," he made it clear to me and my heart flattered from it.He cupped my face and I stared at him deeply. I saw him leaning towards me and our lips met each other. My eyes widened as I didn't know how to react or what to do since it was the first time someone kissed me intimately. My mind was in haywire as to respond to his kiss or not and my heartbeat was as fast as a horse in a race. He pulled out from the kiss and looked me in eyes intensely. He was waiting for me to say something but I’m not able to form a word.“I’m sorry, I was just carried away,” he said as he thought I got offended about it. “But I’m just hoping for you to say yes to be my girlfriend," he spoke carefully. "It will be the best reward I can get rather than any basketball fame could give me,” He was like begging as he said those words and I could see that he’s serious about it.“Okay, let’s give it a try," I breathed out. "I hope I won’t get any problem being your girlfriend," I reiterated. "You know I don’t want distractions in my studies because my scholarship is important to me," my clarification as I reminded him.I saw him grinned from ear to ear and he hugged me right away. He caressed my back up to my spine like he was feeling ecstatic about me agreeing to be his girlfriend. “You make me so happy tonight,” he whispered in my ear and I felt a tingling sensation from it.“I guess, we need to go back since it’s late already,” I whispered back and he chuckled softly. He gave me a quick kiss on my temple before he pulled out. I could tell that we really lose track of time.We sat up from the bench and walked hand in hand to the parking which is quite near the area. When we reached for his car, he opened the door but before I can sit inside he pulled me for a hug.“Let’s just stay like this for a minute, please?" he murmured. "I just want to feel you close to me,” I hugged him back as I held onto his waist.Our ride back took only 15 minutes from the park. When we were nearing the campus, I told him to just drop me two blocks away from my dorm. He understood why I said that and he halted his car when we’re there. I thanked him for the ride and before I could get out of the car, he pulled me close to him and gave me a chaste kiss."Is that a goodnight kiss?" I teased him to ease my tension. From that time he asked me to be his girlfriend, my heart is beating in an abnormal rhythm. He said he will follow me until I reach the gate of the dorm and make sure I have entered safely. He’s starting to act like a boyfriend and I couldn't believe the fact that he’s my boyfriend. Marco Matthews is my boyfriend! Whoa!When I entered our dorm, I saw Yvonne standing with both her arms crossed on her chest. She gave me a raising brow and twisted lips like telling me to tell her something and not opt to lie because she knows better than me. She pointed her finger for me to sit on the chair and I sighed about it but still moved and did.“So how was the dinner," her first question but I knew there are lots to follow. “Good and I enjoyed it," I acted and answered wearily.“That’s all? I can sense you need to tell me something more interesting,” she was really digging for information. "The glow in your face didn't fit with your actions," she wasn't letting it go because she's an assertive person.“Fine, he’s my boyfriend now," I rolled my eyes at her as I informed her about the truth.I am surprised by her reaction when she screamed and jumped in excitement. I shushed her right away because we might disturb other students in the nearby rooms because of her loud voice. She really can't control her emotions that sometimes leads her to some trouble.I told her that I was hesitant at first to say yes to him. But eventually agreed because I know he’s a kind person and giving it a try won’t kill me in an instant. She said that I made the right decision because she could tell he’s different from the guys on campus.I told her my conditions and she understood without any long explanation. She assured me that whoever fights with me, she got my back. I’m not lucky on so many things in life but to have Yvonne as my friend makes me so thankful to God for blessing me with such a supporting and thoughtful person to be part of my life.When I’m about to go to sleep, my phone vibrated and the message came from Marco. “See you tomorrow at the campus…. I mean, see you from afar. Have a good sleep, baby".Damn! He was teasing me but never mind as I find it funny and calling me baby made me giggle before closing my eyes.Our relationship runs smoothly after a year and a half that we’re together. We are still getting to know each other more deeply and so far we are very happy. We managed to keep it secret and I haven’t got into any trouble or anything. Sometimes, we argue but not to the point of hurting each other to the core. It’s just a friendly argument between two people who are so in love with each other. I remember one time when he carried me along to his apartment that I was shocked to enter a luxury building.“Whoa! Is this what you call your apartment?” I asked in disbelief because it was a penthouse. I know that he’s rich but f*** he’s filthy rich to own such property.“It’s just a gift from my parents," he replied calmly. "Before I enter college, I asked a favor from them to let me live on my own. I want to have a personal space before getting ready to handle jobs at our family business," he explained.“Your family is super-rich," he just brushed wh
Maxine gestured me to stand up so that I could fit all the dresses lined up at the back. I'm awed because all of them were exquisite. When we're trying those, I noticed that all were from different famous designers. My body shivered at the thought that even if I work for a year in a cafe, my salary undoubtedly wouldn't be able to have at least one of the splendid stuff. “Perfect!" Cara motioned a thumbs up. "The black Ralph Lauren one-shoulder tulle evening gown suits you," Maxine supported. "Let’s try to match it with this Jimmy Choo crystal embellished high heels,” Cara was so excited for me to try the shoes. The high heels perfectly fit in me and even the gown in my slender figure. I’m scared to walk on the kind of heels because I might trip from them. When I checked myself in the mirror, my mouth parted because I couldn't believe my transformation. The woman in the mirror looked fabulous and sophisticated like a model on a runway. Jesus! “Okay, on
“Baby, let’s not talk about it tonight please?” he spoke wearily to avoid the topic. He told me that he missed me so much because we're away from each other for two days. He was busy with their business and I was occupied by my intern and reports. He wanted us to grab the opportunity to make time and just have each other closely for the night. I took a quick shower because I felt sticky with all the makeups I had in me. When I entered his room I saw him already in bed reading something on his phone. I went to the other side of the bed and as soon as I slumped he nuzzled on my neck. I could tell that he really missed me so much by the way he kissed me from my lips to my jaw down to my neck. "Baby, you are the only person who can calm me every time I'm unease," he whispered. "Having you close to me like this feels heaven," he caressed me tenderly as he said those words. He started to undress my shirt which was his shirt because I always love to wear his
He happily informed me that he got his first signed contract for a million-dollar project and his parents were so happy about it. He said, there will be a party for a successfully closed deal and he reminded me to clear my schedule on a Wednesday night to be his date. Of course! I felt so happy to know that he's doing good with their business. But there's a part in me that worries because it means, the more project the lesser the time he has for me. But it doesn't matter, as long as we are doing fine and happy together, then we can live with it.*** On a Wednesday afternoon, “Yvonne, I’m not staying at our dorm tonight because Marco invited me to his company event,” I informed as I prepped to leave the firm. “It’s alright, you should enjoy the party!" she exclaimed happily. "Don’t forget to send me your pictures,” she added excitedly because the last time I attended a party for the first time, I did send her my pictures and she couldn’t stop complimenting me.
“Faith, what your parents do for a living?” her brows arched and she was looking at me intently. I could feel my heart panic for an answer not because of her question but because of the way she looked at me. I strongly sensed that she doesn’t want me for her son. “Ahm, I...I’m an orphan when I was seven but my foster parents moved back to West Virginia so I’m living alone, Mrs. Matthews,” I trailed off telling her the truth. I felt unease because she seemed discouraged just by the look on her face. I disclosed my background to Marco since the beginning of our relationship. I never hide from him the unfortunate things that happened to me before. He was in disbelief the moment I shared it with him but his reaction was different from her mother's. He didn't judge my past, instead, he complimented me for being a strong person. “What is your job?” the sour tone in her voice didn’t go unnoticed. I told her that currently I’m doing my internship program and will be
My shoulder sagged and I wanted to cry the moment they went away. I was thinking that it's only my second time attending Marco's event but there's always new information that triggers my sanity about him. I knew in myself that I love being at his side cheering for his success but I felt alarmed by everything that I learned. I wanted to go home, but it's not my attitude to be rude to him. I could see that he's busy talking to some of his business associates and I need to go beside him to let him know I'm back. When he saw me, he smiled and held my waist as he introduced me to them. For the rest of the night, I kept on being at his side just smiling at his guests because I couldn’t relate to their topics. Some people were taking pictures of us and I guess the company hired them to cover the event. I was really tired just by being there standing and feeling anxious facing people. If he invites me again the next time, I might refuse him but I see to it that m
In front of the manager's office, I took a moment to inhale a deep breath to ease my nervousness. When I felt like I'm ready to report to him, I knocked on his door and I heard him say for me to come in. "Good morning Mr. Johnson," I greeted in a lively manner. "Hi Faith," he motioned for me to sit down on the chair across his table. "Let me see the design as per the building information modeling I narrated to you last time," he sounded serious and that's his usual tone. He's a straightforward manager in the firm and everyone is aware of that. I handed him the plate to review and he has some added suggestions like on the walls and floor parts but overall I guess he was impressed. "You are good at sketching," he hummed. "Your work is flawless," he complimented still eyes focused on the plate. I could only respond "thank you" every time he commended my work. "I know that your internship will end soon and will be graduating in few months," he cle
When we arrived at his penthouse, I instantly took a shower to freshen up. After I dried my hair, I went to the balcony to breathe some fresh air because I could still feel that awful feeling caused by the presence of his mother. "Baby, you're here," I heard him from behind. I turned to see him and he was full smile. He kissed my cheek and handed me a box to open. "What's this?" I furrowed in curiosity. "It's a gift," he pinned some messed hair behind my ears. When I opened the box I saw a beautiful necklace from Cartier. As I read the certification, it's an 18k white gold, set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 carats. My eyes widened with all the pieces of information and I couldn't believe that he bought it for me. "Marco, it's not my birthday yet and even if it is, I won't accept such an expensive gift," I let him know because I was really hesitant to accept it. "Baby, please take that as my graduation gift for you," he cupped my fa