BABYSITTING HIS STUBBORN KIDS: CHAPTER 51 – 60
Written by ? Angel Louis ?
Chapter 56
ROSIANA
” Uhm I’m okay…” I told the waiter who stood before us with the menu on his hand.
“Pick something to eat please. Bills on me”
Mike urged.
“But I’m not hungry..” I retorted tiredly. I just want to be out of here to make lunch.
“Anything at all. Please” he pleaded more. Almost placing his hand on mine which was resting on top the table.
Slowly, I motioned my hand away from his reach.
“I’ll take french fries then” I said a bit low.
“You heard her. French fries and any cold juice. I’ll prefer chicken salad and water”
“Okay sir”
Without hesitation, the waiter walked out and was back within short minutes with what they requested for.
“Thank you” I muttered.
“It’s been long I heard from you* he started.
“Me too”
“The date at Marigold’s Resorte, you never showed up”
.
“About that, something came up I couldn’t make it”
“You should have called. I was waiting for hours. I was so hurt you know” he went on.
I didn’t see a need to tell him what Happened. I can’t go back in explanation. I don’t even want to recall the scenario.
“I’m sorry” I apologized instead.
My face was down, facing my plate of fries. But I could sense him staring at me.
That’s why I didn’t bother to look up. I don’t want any form of eye lock or contact
“Alright. That’s by-gone anyway” he shrugged his shoulders.
“I never really Expected to bump into you today. Infact I thought we’d never cross paths again till I leave town” he cracked a small laugh.
Leave town?
I raised my chin up.
“You’re leaving Town?”
“Yes. It’s impromptu. I got transferred from the place I work to the headquarters which is outskirt of town. It’s a good offer. Any time from now, I’ll relocate”
He stated plainly. Causing a smile from my lips.
.”T-That’s great news Mike”
“Yeah. It is” he nodded.
After a small pause, he continued.
“I’m going to miss you”
At the sound of that, I looked away. This time, trying more to avoid his eyes.
MIKE
“I’m going to Miss you” I just couldn’t help but say it out. I’m truly going to miss her.
Me missing her doesn’t guarantee she’ll miss me too. Feelings aren’t always mutual. It happens.
“It’s fine. I just wanted you to know that” I added.
I’m happy to see her today. And that’s why I decided to spend lunch with her at a close restaurant… Not far from the supermarket. Convincing her to come with me was not an easy task.
From the look of things, she isn’t happy to see me. Or maybe not as Happy as I am.
I don’t blame her for anything maybe she doesn’t feel Same way for me too.
Her eyes suddenly drifted to her wrist for a time watch… Letting out a small gasp from her lips.
“Uhm. Mike I have to get going. Alot to do at home” she began arranging her mini bag.
“You haven’t touched your food yet ” I stared blankly at her plate of French fries and her juice.
“I don’t really have appetite for anything. Please” she said in a hurry staring down at the food before her table.
“Ana…” I slowly called.
“Yes Mike?” She paused. Noticed the seriousness on my voice.
“Ana I … I still L-love you..” I finally swallowed the hard lump down my throat and stated my intention to her
She stared in surprise.
“Can we not talk about this Mike. I gotta go” she waved off.
“Ana please just hear me 0u—
“Quit calling me Ana. Call me rose.. Rosiana any thing except Ana. Only one person has the right to call me that”
She snapped.
I felt a deep cut within me. But tried as much to muster a small smile as a cover up.
“Okay.” I nodded.
“But you heard what I said right. Rose I still …
“I clearly heard you” she cut in.
“Okay. Just wanted to let you know that I still haven’t given up my feelings for you.”
She threw me a tired look.
“Mike. It’s not gonna work please I don’t feel anything for you. I’m inlove with someone else. .. please.”
I was expecting that. So when it came out from her lips.. I just nodded. I was actually expecting that.
But what is really the problem? Is it that I’m not classy enough? Or handsome? Or jovial? Rich??
Cause with careful measurement, I have everything. I have money.
I am on every lady’s most wanted list because I’m attractive. ..
But why is Her case just so different?
Many thoughts ran through my Head.
“I guess that’s a No from you”
“Yes. I’m sorry”
“It’s okay. I’ll be fine. Maybe it’s a good thing I’m leaving town after all. Maybe. Just maybe” I sighed out frustratedly.
“Maybe” she added. “Safe journey on your trip Mike. I’ll miss you. Really”
With that, she picked up her few things and walked out. Leaving me to wallow my self in baseless thoughts.
Maybe it’s truly a good reason I’m leaving town. Maybe she isn’t mine. Maybe we aren’t meant to be.
Just maybe.
ALICIA
” I’m happy for you. Truly I am” I smiled at the ring Nora displayed on her middle finger. An engagement ring precisely. Oscar proposed.
That’s a wow. A great News indeed.
It only made me remember the day he made a suprise proposal at my workplace.
But my foolishness made me reject and Embarass him publicly.
“I’m glad you are” she smiled staring amazingly at her finger which she displayed in the air.
“So when’s the wedding?” I asked further.
“Few weeks time. We need to get wedded in holy matrimony before the baby bump start showing”
“Baby bump?” I cocked my head
“You’re pregnant!?”
“Yes I am. I found out few days ago. And told Oscar about it. There and then, he asked me to marry him” she blushed.
“That’s… That’s… Wow!” I blinked my eyes nervously.. even if my heart was summersaulting in my chest.
“Double suprise right. I’m sorry you’re just getting to know about the baby”..
“It’s fine..” I used a small smile to cover the shock on my face.
She didn’t return home last night. She arrived this morning. I guess that’s why I’m just getting to know about it.
“Have you settled things with David?” She suddenly asked.
I don’t want to hear that name right now. I hate to hear his name. He’s part of the reason my life is this way.
If there was ever a way to pay him back what he did, I’ll find that way and do whatever it is. Then face the consequences myself.
My hope, my job. My love life all shattered.
“If you’ll excuse me..”
I excused myself from the sitting. And headed straight to my room.
“Hope my question didn’t upset you?” She said aloud.
I heard her clearly but decided not to reply. I walked into my room and shut the door.
I don’t even know where to start in picking the broken pieces of my life.
BABYSITTING HIS STUBBORN KIDS: CHAPTER 51 – 60
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