Chapter 19

"What's this for sir?" she asked curiously.
"For the beginning of my courtship with you," I said straight to the point, I don't want to go around anymore.
I saw her face and she was surprised because she suddenly became silent and just stared.
"I'm serious Andrea, I want to court you and be Axel's real daddy," he added, adding that she was even more surprised because she suddenly started drinking water.
"S-sir, tell me you're just kidding," she asked. She really can't believe I'm courting her.
"No, I'm serious Andrea. When I say it, I mean it. I'm sorry you're rushing through what's going on, but I'm sure. That's okay if you agree?" I asked a serious question here, at the same time when I looked into her eyes. I saw her avert gaze.
"I-I don't know what to answer sir to your question. I'm just a little quick with what's going on. Can you give me a week to think about it. Is it okay sir?" its question.
"Okay you can follow, as long as I'm just here if you need me, just one call and I'll be there," I said. Let's eat and the food will be cold. She just smiled at me and started taking food. While eating it still does not disappear without my attention to him.
"Why sir? Do I have dirt on my face?" conscious question of it.
"Ha? Nothing. I'm just happy to be with you," I replied.
"Sir, I didn't know you had a funny race" he said while eating steak.
"No, I'm serious about everything," I answered bluntly. I want her to feel or see that I am really serious with her.
Suddenly it became silent and did not speak. To continue with you though that was breaking something, my unfortunate heart.
"Sir I just have a question, do you still have a brother?" she asked curiously.
"Nothing and why did you ask?" I answered her. I also wonder why she suddenly asked my family.
"Nothing sir. Don't even think about it," she replied and suddenly recovered.
"I'm an only child. My parents are in the states," I said. She might ask.
"Is that so, eh! Why did you choose to stay in the Philippines?" she asked again.
"Because I have a business here and I still have a mission," I joked at the moment and I hoped she liked it too. But she remained silent and it didn't even laugh so I just kept quiet.
The night ended happily so I was happy too.
"Let's see, the night is getting a little darker. Maybe Axel is looking for you too," I invited her.
"All right, that's good," she replied. I held her hand to help her walk. We walked back to their room at the same time.
We caught up with the couple who were outside. They seemed to be talking deeply so we didn’t bother with it yet. I also said goodbye to Andrea and I didn't go in because I didn't want to spend the night on the road because I was already a little drunk.
ANDREA
I just watched sir's bulk go away. I still can't believe I dated sir earlier. What could he have eaten then and he thought, but I really couldn't stand him repeatedly letting me know that he was a lover.
With the number of singles being taken back to the hotel, I was really the one he thought of courting. Ms. was also there. Alhea, they're both from a good family.
Until I fell asleep thinking and I let fate do everything.
The next morning I could hear my son's voice forcing his grandmother to go to sea. Because of what happened, I forbade him to go to the sea first, his drowning was a big trauma to me.
I nodded because I knew my son had no one else to listen to but me.
"Axel son, don't be stubborn. I told you to behave right?" my language. He nodded and suddenly spoke.
"But mom. Can you call daddy Stevenson please," it pleaded.
"Ha? For what? He's busy son he has a lot of work," I replied. I saw it fall apart.
"Okay," she replied reluctantly. I just hugged him to get rid of his sadness until it suddenly appeared without warning. So Axel suddenly let go of my hug with him and ran to the newcomer.
"Daddy hey you're here again. Can you join me at sea please?" its question and makes it even more cute.
"Ahmm! It's okay if your mommy agrees," he said.
"No!" my answer. I'm not a villain in this situation. But I am the mother and this time I must be the one to follow.
"No, that's how it is. Attack," the two said together. And I just felt something tickle me. So I just laughed at the awkwardness of the two of them.
"Stop it," I said annoyed but still laughed because they didn't want me to stop until I agreed.
"Fine all right but I'm with you. I'll just change for a while," I said.
I heard the two of them whispering. "Mission accomplished," they chorus and give another high five.
STEVENSON
I can’t explain the pity I feel right now. I am with Axel and Andrea and I am currently chasing them. Until I reached Andrea and instead of holding her hand I meant to hug her.
"The trick," he muttered.
"You look good together mom and dad," Axel shouted.
Why is it that when Axel speaks I feel like we are a family.
In my mind, Andrea has already lost, she is the bet. We chased until I backed away and fell just in time. I pulled one of its hands so we fell together. She is on top of me now. And I could feel the force of the pounding of its chest, I was a little taken aback because I could feel its healthy papaya so suddenly my anaconda blinked. I suddenly woke up and I pushed her unintentionally.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to" I said. I was really embarrassed when I pushed her.
I saw her smirk at me and pull Axel away. "Let's go home," she said.
"But mom. I wanted to finish my sand castle," Axel growled.
"I'm sorry I didn't really mean to please," I pleaded. I really didn't mean what happened a while ago, because it was my anaconda's fault and that's why I suddenly pushed her.
"Fine, I'll just sit here first," she said.
"Thank you," I replied. Axel and I went back to the sand together to finish the sand castle we had built. Until I thought differently. While Axel was busy finishing his sand castle, I was busy writing I'am sorry. Please forgive me on the sand.
I could hear the murmur of several women passing in front of me. I can see the thrill in them and I hope Andrea will react the same way if she sees it." I whisper.
I motioned for Axel to approach her mommy and he immediately followed me. The two were in front of me for a while and Axel pointed out the sand letters I had made. I don’t know if she liked it but she finally smiled too. I guess she likes it too.
"Ok I forgive you. Just don't do it next time and there's nothing next," she said while raising his eyebrows.
"Yess madam," I joked.
Because it was so hot, we took shelter and ate at a restaurant there. Their menu is mostly seafoods so I can't.
"Do you have any vegetables here?" I will ask. Maybe Andrea was wondering why I was asking the waitress.
"Why sir. Aren't you avid fans of prawns?" its a curious question.
"No, I'm actually allergic to seafoods. Just enjoy your meal, I'm fine," I said so that she wouldn't be worry about me anymore.
"Are you sure sir. We can move where you are more comfortable," she asked and we were still planning to move.
"Not anymore. I'm really okay," I said and showed that I was really okay.
I'm glad Axel is happy so I'm okay too. When they finished eating, the boy went to the ice cream store, so that was our next destination.
"Maybe you're tired sir. You can go home now," she said. She thought I was getting tired. She didn't know I was stronger than the buffalo.
"No, all right, I don't have anything to do. My meeting with Mr. Chua is over. It's my last day here, are you?" I said the same question here.
"Ah I see. Three more days, in case Axel and I extend, mommy still doesn't want to send us home," she replied.
"How about Tanya? Aren't they going home yet?" I will ask.
"Maybe it's their last day. It looks like they'll miss Manila," she replied.
I just laughed at what she said because I have nothing more to answer her.