Chapter 4

I just wish to not see him today but here we are together at the elevator. Thankfully, three girls came in too so we are not alone. I am still embarrased from last night. I was at the other end because I went there for the three women to stay between us.

"Good morning, Engineer." They greet him. That he also greeted back. Tss.

My cellphone rang so I took it out of my Givenchy bag. It's a text message from Ramone.

From: Ramone

Where are you? Are you just late or you will not go to work today?

I already typed a reply.

To: Ramone

Yes, it's at the elevator. You wait.

Sean, who was talking to the women, gets my attention when I heard there question. "Engineer, do you already have a girlfriend?" He laughed.

"None." Because of his answer the women giggled with excitement. Tss!

"Why not, Engineer? We are sure lots of women wants to be with you." Of course. I agree, I don't believe that he doesn't have one.

"I'm waiting for someone." Its a simple answer yet powerful. He is waiting? She must be very special to wait for.

"Wow, good luck. How long have you been waiting, Engineer?" These women have so many questions.

"Uhm, about six years." Even I was surprised there. I saw him glance at me. Is she so special that he has to wait that long. It looks like Engineer really loves him. It turned out that the women had arrived on the 19th floor. We continued to the 25th floor.

"How's your feeling?"

"G-good. I took the medicine you left.. for uhm.. for the hang over." I stuttered in response because I was sudden nervous again. We are left alone. Can this elevator go up faster.

"I'm sorry about last night. I know you're busy-" He cut me off.

"It's okay, I'm not that busy. It's my pleasure to help you." I felt my cheeks heat. I just thanked him and the door opened signaling that we were on the right floor. I didn't say goodbye to him and went straight to my table.

There is nothing new there. "I'm sorry I was sick this morning. How are you? Did Architect Hernandez look for me?" They shook there head. "No. We're just making sure that our furniture suppliers aren't sloppy so that Architect won't be stress too much."

I have also joined them and helped. I have already received a response from two suppliers and said that our orders will be made for delivery at the right time. Fortunately, Martin was able to sign a contract with them so we are safe from being fooled.

"Why are you late?" Every lunch break Ramone, Allyssa and I were able to talk things since we usually eat together, so now they are roasting me.

"I went to the pub and ended up drunk. Yey." I said sarcastically for the yey.

Ramone's smile faded. "Why? Did you had sex with anyone? Do we know him?" I slapped him on the arm. "Crazy! It's not that and as if I will have sex with a stranger. I immediately went back to my condo as I was safe then.." I couldn't help but smile.

"Then what?" Ramone said with a smile as well.

"Come on! Don't leave us hanging." Allyssa sighed. "I'm so drunk to the point that I stumbled," the two laughed at me. "Then Engineer Rivera helped me get into my condo."

The two were shocked. "Oh my! What did you do inside your condo? Your sex life is improving." Ramone said softly because I slapped his arm again. "Stop! I fell asleep right away when I woke up he is no where to be wound. Looks like he left right away."

I don't know what's funny but Allyssa laughed and slap Ramone's arm. "Oh, you're over reacting!" At the same time, it was against Ramone who stared at us madly. "You two are over the line. You've been slapping my beautiful arm. How dare you." We were acting nauseous.

"Yuck! Beautiful my ass." I tease him.

"You mean you're muscular arm?" Followed by Allyssa.

We laugh at him. "He's an slow handsome ass."

Because of last night, I won't go to the pub alone again because I don't want that to happen again. I was still bothered from last night it was so embarrassing. Remembering what I told him and what I did makes me want to hide every time he's around.

Maybe when I'm with the two of them again. The days that followed became normal. A few more months passed and I didn't have any interaction with Sean again, maybe he's busy because I rarely see him in the office.

I also found out why he's rarely to stay here because they have their own company. We were especially busy when the condo building was finished and we needed the designs and furniture that we order. Thanfully, everything was good and on time delivery we don't have any problems yet.

"My foot hurts,"

I complained as I turned on my heels and I was with Architect Hernandez in the condo building where the furniture were already being placed. I don't know why I decided to wear heels today. We've been taking a long walk so my feet is already in pain.

The shoes I was wearing was just new and it was eating my back foot because it was painful. When I had a time I sat down and pulled a band aid out of the bag. I intentionally brought this at work since I knew before that my shoe might hurt my foot.

I put two band aids on the back of my foot and that reduced the pain I felt with each walk. "You okay, Venice?" Architect Hernandez asked.

"Yes, Architect. My foot is just arching because of my shoes."

"All right, sit down first. I'll just talk to the engineers."

I agree because it was in my favor to rest my foot. I take my shoes off and let my foot touch the floor. "Ahh," I whispered as I moved my feet. I feel so refresh because of that stretch.

"Avoid heels and wear something comfy." I jumped there because I only knew the voice.

"A-ay, Engineer. It's you." His eyes dropped to my feet. I was surprised when he kneel down in front of me and touched my foot. "Your foot is red." I was even more shocked when he touched me there as if he was going to be massage it.

I quickly removed the foot from his grip. "Don't... I'm fine, Engineer. No need to massage it." He didn't listen when I told him to not touch my foot. "I'm really fine." He shook his head.

"You'll feel better when I massage your foot." And he touch my foot again. Looks like I won't win if I fight with him. Every caress he made on my foot was tickling and relaxing so I couldn't help but lean back in the chair and close my eyes.

It's just tiring to walk. I didn't realize I fall asleep. I just woke up when I felt myself being put down. When I woke up, I immediately saw Engineer's close face. "Did I wake you up?" I shook and pushed him slightly because of the closeness of our faces. He smiled because of that.

I noticed we were in his car. "Why am I here?"

"I'll take you home, you look tired." I frowned especially when he come closer. I don't know what he was going to do but he just lock my seatbelt. "T-thank you... but what about Architect Hernandez?"

"Don't worry about your work. It's done, I've already talked to Allen." I nodded and let him go.

He stared at me first before closing the door to turn around in the driver's seat. "Thanks for driving me home," I said as we were already in front of my condo building.

I was confused when he also came out at the same time as I came out. He handed the valet the key to his car. "I'll cook you dinner. I know your too lazy to cook especial now that you're tired."

It feels like he already knew me so I agree. I don't know why I didn't complain, maybe because he is my crush? "All right, cook there. I'll just take a quick shower."

When I close my room door, I quickly face palm. "Is this right? He said he was waiting for someone. I'm really unlucky indeed!" I don't want to be a mistress. Mom might hit me.

I took a hot shower that made me more sleepy. I can't go straight to bed because Sean is waiting outside. I was wearing a pink silk pajama set. I just combed my hair and didn't even bother to blow to let my hair rest in the heat.

"Let's eat," He said when he saw me coming out from my room. I help him prepared the table. I took utensils and a plate to serve at my table with four seater.

He gets the rice and dish while I took juice and water from refrigerator. I sat down and he remained standing. He even scoop me some rice before he put some in his plate. He watched me as he drinks water. I ate the rice and chicken adobo that he cooked. I don't know if it's just a coincidence or what but this is one of my favorite dishes.

"Why do you cook so good?" I said it as a joke but it was really delicious.

"I will take that as a compliment." I giggled and continued eating.

I was even tired after maybe because I was already tired earlier then his cooking was delicious, I ate too much. When he finished, he offered to wash the dishes but I told him that since he was the one who cook then I will wash the dishes, he agreed.

I was wiping my hand when he entered the kitchen. "Do you need something?" Why is this feels like we're married and just enjoying our night. "I will go home now."

"Oh okay." I led him to the door.

"Take care. Thank you for cooking."

"I'll text you when I got home." Text me? I don't even have his number.

I just nodded even though I knew it was impossible and we weren't even exchanging numbers. When he was out of my sight I went back inside. I was there to realize everything. I always let him in, he cooks for me and he's like a mushroom from time to time.

I just laughed to myself before entering the room to sleep because I was tired from the day in the new condo building. I was just lying down when my cellphone rang.

From: Unknown

Hey, It's Sean. I'm home. Good night!

I just replied with a simple good night and went to sleep. I was no longer bothered to ask myself how he got my number due to sleepy eyes.

"Our work is done! Sir David and the board loves our design!" We applaud at Architect Hernandez's announcement. "And for that we need to celebrate!" We became was even louder because of that.

We also had no party life for a few months because of that project. I'm wearing an off shoulder fitted dress now. We had dinner together and as the night got darker we went to Revel Place.

What I know is that others have come first and other engineers and architects will follow. Allyssa and Ramone were there first because they didn't join us at Architect Hernandez's dinner.

"GSM blue for me," I told the waiter.

"No! What are you a teenager?" Ramone's complain. "I'm don't want to get drunk tonight. Don't you remember what happened in the pub." He let me and just roll his eyes. "Whatever!" He said.

Our orders arrived as well as the other engineers and architects but I didn't saw the only person I was waiting for. The night deepened and everyone is getting drunk. I'm the only one who doesn't have anyone with me. I can see my friends making out with somewhere.

Architect Candava is already drunk. "Sean's taking so long!" She shouted as he look at Engineer Almanac. "Wait, Xen! I don't want to be involve in your trouble with Sean if you get drunk too much. Chill out!" Engineer shouted back.

So Sean is coming here. Is Architect Candava the one he is referring to that he has been waiting for six years. Looks like Architect is special.

I let them go and focused on the friends who are back pulling me to the dance floor. Ramone is stronger so I went with him. "Dance, Venice!" Allyssa yelled at me.

I imitated their movements. My other teammates also approached me and dance with us. Even Engineer Almanac, Architect Hernandez and Architect Mendiola is here dancing with us. I joined their dances, which made me laugh because of the sexy dances they taught me.

"Oh gosh!" I said when Ramone twerked and he wanted me to do it too. "Come on, Venice. Go!"

"Why am I always the one?" I complain.

"You don't have a sex life comapare to us so twerk that ass!" He slapped my ass at the same time. "Venice! Venice!" He cheered accompanied by others. I get a drink and shot it all to avoid embarrassment then I twerked.

I heard they yelled and continue cheering. "That's enough!" I sighed in embarrassment when I get too much attention. The dancing continued until my two friends had caught someone again.

Oh my! Leave me again. I'm just dancing now with Jen who's also drunk.

"Hey, cutie." The man behind me whispered.

I looked at it and he looks familiar. It's like I've seen him in television. "Hi," I greeted because I don't want to look rude. My eyes caught Allyssa who wink at me and I read in her mouth what she was saying.

"Go! He looks delicious." I just shook head.

He touched my waist while dancing. I'm just going to dance, I won't lose anything tonight so I've just danced with him. "What's your name, cutie?" Number one rule in this club, don't say your real name, Ramone told me.

"Suzi," The first name that entered my mind.

"I like it," I smiled at it.

I felt his hand go down to my hip but it was okay, it's just a hip but when I felt it on my butt I pushed him. "I'm sorry, Suzi. I didn't mean to shock you." I just nodded.

"I need to go. Nice meeting you." I said goodbye but he stopped me.

"Suzi," It happened quickly but I was surprised when someone punches him.

"He doesn't want to anymore!" Sean shouted to stop those people dancing around us. "Don't force it." He pull me out of the dance floor, approached the sofa to pick up the bag I had left before pulling me out.

I heard someone calling him but he just kept going. "Sean," I call but he didn't care.

He rang his car before he opened it. I saw the anger in his eyes. "A-are you mad?" I suddenly feel so scared.

There, his expression softened. "I'm sorry," I was confuse. Why is he sorry. I am already seating inside his car but he did not close the door. The alcohol inside my body feels like all gone.

"Did he touch you anywhere private?" I just shook my head because he might come back to that man who fell on the floor. "Are you okay?" I nodded.

"Why aren't you talking? Is there any pain?" He scan my body and I saw the concern in his eyes.

"No, I'm just okay." There, his face relaxed and he nodded. We both fell silent.

From his very beautiful eyes, my eyes dropped to hid red lips. That look away because I don't want to do something stupid that I will regret soon but I can't resist. I returned my eyes to his eyes when suddenly his soft lips touched mine.

He is kissing me passionately. His tongue pushes my mouth to open it further so that's what I did. The next thing I knew we are exchanging kisses. I can feel his hands on my chin. Shit! Especially when his hand dropped from my neck down to my chest. When his hand touched there I almost screamed.

"I miss you." He whispered.

His lip dropped to my neck so I tilted my head to give him more access. "Sean," I couldn't help but suck on my neck. He removed his hand from my chest and placed his forehead on my forehead.

I closed my eyes for a few seconds feeling ashamed of what just had happened. He smiled before closing the door and turning around so we could leave. I couldn't look at him out of shyness.